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Aharon Blank, Kfar-Vradim IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080234569Mri Probe for Prostate Imaging - A rectal probe adapted for ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging of the prostate, comprising: a) an ultrasound imaging probe; b) an MRI probe comprising a first magnetic field source for creating a static magnetic field in an MRI imaging region outside the rectal probe, a second magnetic field source for creating a time-varying magnetic field which excites nuclei in the MRI imaging region, and a receiver for receiving NMR signals from the excited nuclei and generating MRI imaging data indicative thereof; and c) a link joining the ultrasound probe and the MRI probe.09-25-2008
20100001728PROBE AND SYSTEM FOR ELECTRON SPIN RESONANCE IMAGING - ESR imaging probe, system, and method are described. The probe is an ex-situ probe, the system comprises the probe and configured for operating the probe, and the method comprises detecting ESR from outside a resonator of the probe. An exemplary embodiment of a probe according to the invention comprises a cooled dielectric resonator, and one sided gradient coils. An exemplary embodiment of the system comprises source current that is configured to supply to the gradient coils currents of up to 100 A in pulses shorter than 1 μsec.01-07-2010
20100308820EX-SITU NMR SPECTROSCOPY - A device for ex situ magnetic resonance analysis is disclosed. The device comprises a static magnetic field unit (12-09-2010
20120025828METHOD AND DEVICE OF ESTIMATING A DOSE OF IONIZING RADIATION - A device of estimating a dose of ionizing radiation absorbed in an intra bone volume. The device comprises a static magnetic field source adapted to generate a substantially static magnetic field in a probing space having a volume of less than 2 cubic millimeter (mm02-02-2012

Patent applications by Aharon Blank, Kfar-Vradim IL

David Blank, Modi'In IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120119933ELECTRONIC COUNTER MEASURE SYSTEM - A tactical electronic counter measure system comprising a first retro-directional transceiver sub system, receiving signals at a first frequency band, and first retro-directional transceiver re transmitting a signal at least substantially toward the direction from which the sources signal was received, and first retro directional transceiver sub system including a plurality of blade antennas and a controller, coupled with and first retro-directional transceiver, and controller controlling the activity of and first retro directional transceiver sub system, and controller further managing the missions of and first retro directional transceiver sub system.05-17-2012

David Hermanus Adrianus Blank, Enschede NL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090246114MICROPOROUS MOLECULAR SEPARATION MEMBRANE WITH HIGH HYDROTHERMAL STABILITY - A hydrothermally stable, microporous organic-inorganic hybrid membrane based on silica, having an mean pore diameter of between 0.2 and 1.5 nm, is characterised in that between 5 and 40 mole % of the Si—O—Si bonds have been replaced by moieties having the one of the formulas: Si—{[C10-01-2009
20100242142SCANNING PROBE MICROSCOPE - The invention relates to a scanning probe microscope comprising: a specimen holder holding a specimen; and a probe for scanning the relief of the upper surface of the specimen, which probe is movable in a vertical direction and two orthogonal horizontal directions, wherein the upper surface of the specimen is tilted relative to at least one of the two orthogonal horizontal directions.09-23-2010

Emanuil Ihilovich Blank, Moscow RU

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20110302040VENDING SYSTEM - The invention relates to systems for selling goods and services using a telecommunications network of information and computer resources, in which means for the pneumatic delivery and distribution of goods are used. The technical result is an increase in the functional possibilities of the system. The vending system comprises points of sale of goods and services, which are geographically dispersed and are connected to each other and to a center that collects information about orders for goods and services and manages the delivery thereof. Each point of sale is provided with a terminal for determining which goods and services are available in the system, a goods warehouse and a goods distribution station, which station is provided with pneumatic delivery means that are connected by pneumatic tubes to the pneumatic delivery means of the goods distribution stations of other points of sale and are also connected to the pneumatic delivery means of the goods warehouse of its own point of sale. All of the terminals are connected via a telecommunications network of information and computer resources to each other and to the aforementioned information collection center.12-08-2011

Imre Blank, Savigny CH

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20100040733AROMA STABILIZING METHOD - The present invention provides a method for stabilising the aroma of aroma-rich foodstuffs and their products by reducing the amount of phenols derived from decomposition of polyphenols contained therein. The invention also describes aroma-stabilized foodstuffs as well as their products having a desirable flavour.02-18-2010
20110027436USE OF THIOESTER FLAVORS TO IMPROVE THE FLAVOR QUALITY OF READY-TO-DRINK COFFEE UPON RETORTING AND STORAGE - The invention relates to a thermally processed ready to drink liquid coffee product having an improved flavor quality after thermal processing and storage due to the incorporation of a thioester flavor precursor at a concentration of 0.005 to 7 mg/kg. Preferably, the flavor precursor is furfurylthioacetate, methylthioacetate or prenylthioacetate or combinations thereof and not limited to the above. The invention also relates to a process for preparing the improved flavor quality of a thermally processed coffee product.02-03-2011

Patent applications by Imre Blank, Savigny CH

Jacob Blank, Ramat Hasharon IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090306547STEPWISE ADVANCEMENT OF A MEDICAL TOOL - Apparatus is provided, including a sensor for sensing a phase of cyclic activity of a subject's body system. A tool modulator includes a gate configured: 12-10-2009
20100228076CONTROLLED ACTUATION AND DEPLOYMENT OF A MEDICAL DEVICE - Apparatus is described including a sensor that senses a phase of cyclic motion of a portion of a subject's body. During a first phase of a first cycle of the cyclic motion, a tool modulator does not to facilitate movement of a tool with respect to the portion. Subsequent to the first phase, in response to the sensor sensing that the first cycle is at a second phase thereof, the modulator facilitates movement of the tool. In a cycle subsequent to the first cycle, the modulator facilitates movement of the tool, during the entire subsequent cycle. During the first phase of the first cycle, an accumulation-facilitator facilitates an accumulation of energy in the accumulation-facilitator. An accumulation-inhibitor inhibits accumulation of energy in the accumulation-facilitator during the subsequent cycle, by actively inhibiting movement of at least a portion of the accumulation-facilitator. Other embodiments are also described.09-09-2010

Jonathan Blank, Victoria CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110306023ONLINE LITERACY SYSTEM - In some embodiments, an online literacy system teaches one or all of the skills associated with competence in literacy, including total competence in reading, writing, and punctuation. The system may include a section where the parent or teacher signs up and creates a user account. The system may also include an adult-mediated keyboard and mouse section that is designed to help children learn how to use the keyboard and mouse. The system may also include a skills survey section to continually assess a child's reading and writing skills. The system may also include a pre-reading section that includes exercises selected from a group consisting of sequencing exercises and letter writing exercises using a keyboard. The system may also include a reading/writing skills section that includes reading/writing exercises viewable on a display apparatus to collectively teach all four of the language skills of phonology, semantics, syntax, and text.12-15-2011

Kerstin Godelinde Blank, Leuven BE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100304378Method for Detecting or Quantifying a Truncating Mutation - The present invention discloses a new method for detecting or quantifying a truncating mutation of a target gene in a subject, said method relying on the in vitro compartmentalization of single genetic constructs in aqueous droplets of a water-in-oil emulsion.12-02-2010
20120121480MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES FOR RELIABLE ON-CHIP INCUBATION OF DROPLETS IN DELAY LINES - The present invention relates generally to droplet creation, fusion and sorting, and incubation for droplet-based microfluidic assays. More particularly, the present invention relates to delay-lines, which allow incubation of reactions for precise time periods. More particularly, the present invention relates to delay lines for incubations up to three hours, while reducing back-pressure and dispersion in the incubation time due to the unequal speeds with which droplets pass through the delay line.05-17-2012

Marion S. Blank, Victoria CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110306023ONLINE LITERACY SYSTEM - In some embodiments, an online literacy system teaches one or all of the skills associated with competence in literacy, including total competence in reading, writing, and punctuation. The system may include a section where the parent or teacher signs up and creates a user account. The system may also include an adult-mediated keyboard and mouse section that is designed to help children learn how to use the keyboard and mouse. The system may also include a skills survey section to continually assess a child's reading and writing skills. The system may also include a pre-reading section that includes exercises selected from a group consisting of sequencing exercises and letter writing exercises using a keyboard. The system may also include a reading/writing skills section that includes reading/writing exercises viewable on a display apparatus to collectively teach all four of the language skills of phonology, semantics, syntax, and text.12-15-2011
20120082966LITERACY SYSTEM - A literacy system provides teaching for reading and writing skills. In one embodiment, the literacy system may include exercises for teaching visual sequencing, motor skills, phonology, semantics, syntax, and text. The literacy system may have a pre-reading section, which includes exercises for developing visual sequencing skills and motor skills prior to teaching the skills of reading and writing words.04-05-2012

Miri Blank, Tel-Aviv IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090053217Human anti-VEGF polyclonal antibodies and uses thereof - This invention relates to IVIG and fragments thereof and their use, specifically, provided herein are compositions and methods of inhibiting VEGF or VEGF receptor using polyclonal antibodies (pAb), or fragments thereof derived from human immunoglobulins.02-26-2009
20110064738HUMAN ANTI-VEGF POLYCLONAL ANTIBODIES AND USES THEREOF - This invention relates to IVIG and fragments thereof and their use, specifically, provided herein are compositions and methods of inhibiting VEGF or VEGF receptor using polyclonal antibodies (pAb), or fragments thereof derived from human immunoglobulins.03-17-2011

Patent applications by Miri Blank, Tel-Aviv IL

Norman Blank, Ruschilkon CH

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120009400WINDABLE TILE DESIGN, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AND USE - The invention relates to a rollable tile structure, to a process for the production of the tile structure, and to the use of the tile structure in the production of a tiled covering. The invention relates further to the use of organic polysilazanes in the production of a rollable tile structure. The tile structure has a first carrier layer (01-12-2012

Norman Blank, Uster CH

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110168321POLYURETHANE ADHESIVE FOR WINDSHIELD APPLICATIONS - A polyurethane adhesive which is useful in bonding porous and non-porous surfaces is provided. The adhesive is especially useful in bonding windshield glass into automotive frames under a variety of environmental conditions, particularly in after market windshield replacement applications. The polyurethane includes at least one urethane prepolymer which is based on at least one thermoplastic polyol. In one embodiment, the urethane prepolymer may be formed from one or more polyisocyanates, one or more polyetherpolyols and one or more thermoplastic polyesterpolyols, wherein the prepolymer has a free isocyanate content of from about 0.6 to about 3.5% by weight, based on the weight of the polyurethane. In another embodiment, a one-part adhesive composition is provided which includes an isocyanate-functional and thermoplastic polyurethane prepolymer having a free isocyanate content of from about 0.6 to about 3.5% by weight, based on the weight of the polyurethane, and a combination of several catalysts which are capable of catalyzing the reaction of isocyanate moieties with isocyanate-reactive moieties while providing less temperature dependent catalyzing of the reaction between isocyanate moieties and water. Also provided is a process for bonding two or more substrates together utilizing the polyurethane adhesive. In automotive windshield replacement applications, the polyurethane adhesive allows for a sufficient working time and development of green strength to provide a safe drive-away time within 1 hour at a temperature from about 0 to about 100° C.07-14-2011
20110207895POLYURETHANE ADHESIVE FOR WINDSHIELD APPLICATIONS - A polyurethane adhesive which is useful in bonding porous and non-porous surfaces is provided. The adhesive is especially useful in bonding windshield glass into automotive frames under a variety of environmental conditions, particularly in after market windshield replacement applications. The polyurethane includes at least one urethane prepolymer which is based on at least one thermoplastic polyol. In one embodiment, the urethane prepolymer may be formed from one or more polyisocyanates, one or more polyetherpolyols and one or more thermoplastic polyesterpolyols, wherein the prepolymer has a free isocyanate content of from about 0.6 to about 3.5% by weight, based on the weight of the polyurethane. In another embodiment, a one-part adhesive composition is provided which includes an isocyanate-functional and thermoplastic polyurethane prepolymer having a free isocyanate content of from about 0.6 to about 3.5% by weight, based on the weight of the polyurethane, and a combination of several catalysts which are capable of catalyzing the reaction of isocyanate moieties with isocyanate-reactive moieties while providing less temperature dependent catalyzing of the reaction between isocyanate moieties and water. Also provided is a process for bonding two or more substrates together utilizing the polyurethane adhesive. In automotive windshield replacement applications, the polyurethane adhesive allows for a sufficient working time and development of green strength to provide a safe drive-away time within 1 hour at a temperature from about 0 to about 100° C.08-25-2011

Norman Blank, Rueschlikon CH

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100015427STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT MATERIAL, INSERT, AND REINFORCED CAVITY COMPRISING SAME - A structural reinforcement material (01-21-2010

Oliver Blank, Villach AT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120025304Trench Semiconductor Device and Method of Manufacturing - A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor body including a trench with first and second opposing sidewalls. A first electrode is arranged in a lower portion of the trench and a second electrode in an upper portion of the trench. A dielectric structure is arranged in the trench, including a first portion between the electrodes. The first portion includes, in sequence along a lateral direction from the first sidewall to the second sidewall, a first part including a first dielectric material, a second part including a second dielectric material selectively etchable to the first dielectric material, a third part including the first dielectric material, the first dielectric material of the third part being continuously arranged along a vertical direction from a top side of the first electrode to a bottom side of the second electrode, a fourth part including the second dielectric material and a fifth part including the first dielectric material.02-02-2012

Paulo Ricardo Fonseca Blank, Santa Catarina BR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090219375THERMAL PRINTER - THERMAL PRINTER comprised by two chassis, first chassis (09-03-2009

Pol' Emanuilovich Blank, Moscow RU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110302040VENDING SYSTEM - The invention relates to systems for selling goods and services using a telecommunications network of information and computer resources, in which means for the pneumatic delivery and distribution of goods are used. The technical result is an increase in the functional possibilities of the system. The vending system comprises points of sale of goods and services, which are geographically dispersed and are connected to each other and to a center that collects information about orders for goods and services and manages the delivery thereof. Each point of sale is provided with a terminal for determining which goods and services are available in the system, a goods warehouse and a goods distribution station, which station is provided with pneumatic delivery means that are connected by pneumatic tubes to the pneumatic delivery means of the goods distribution stations of other points of sale and are also connected to the pneumatic delivery means of the goods warehouse of its own point of sale. All of the terminals are connected via a telecommunications network of information and computer resources to each other and to the aforementioned information collection center.12-08-2011

Rudolf Blank, Sulz AT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080224713Device for measuring the loss factor - Disclosed is a device for measuring the loss factor and/or measuring the phase angle between a voltage and a current and/or recording a voltage decay and/or current decay and/or recording partial discharge processes and/or measuring the propagation time on test objects that are to be tested. Said device comprises a housing in which at least one measuring circuit is arranged for measuring and/or recording purposes. A terminal adapter (09-18-2008
20080247140Arrangement having at least one electronic component - The invention relates to an arrangement comprising at least one electronic component (10-09-2008
20100118491PORTABLE HIGH-VOLTAGE TEST INSTRUMENT WITH HOUSING - A portable high-voltage test instrument comprises an electronic unit having means for producing a test voltage located in the kV range, a control area cooperating with the electronic unit, at least one terminal for the component or cable to be tested and for an external voltage supply, a housing for permanently accommodating the electronic unit and a cooling system, disposed inside the housing, for cooling the electronic unit, the cooling system comprising an air-cooled assembly having an air inlet and an air outlet. This housing is provided with a lid part that can be moved between an open and a closed position, such that all terminals, the control area and the air inlet and air outlet are covered in closed position thereof, whereas all terminals, the control area and the air inlet and air outlet are unobstructed in open position thereof.05-13-2010
20110148433HIGH-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER - A high-voltage transformer for providing an alternating voltage in the kV range, comprising at least one secondary winding wound on a coil carrying body surrounding a transformer core, and an insulation housing encapsulating the secondary winding is provided to electrically insulate the secondary winding. Said insulation housing is walled by the coil carrying body carrying the secondary winding and by an enveloping body made of plastic and enveloping the secondary winding so that an annular gap is formed, wherein the annular gap between the secondary winding and the enveloping body is filled with an insulating fluid. The annular gap has a gap width of less than or equal to 20 mm viewed in the cross-section, and the enveloping body has a wall thickness of less than or equal to 20 mm, wherein the plastic is polypropylene, and a separate expansion volume is not provided for the insulating fluid.06-23-2011
20120013344DEVICE FOR DIAGNOSING MEASUREMENT OBJECTS USING A MEASUREMENT VOLTAGE - A device for diagnosing measurement objects using a measurement voltage comprises a housing, in which at least one electric measurement circuit is arranged for carrying out the diagnosis. To this end, the device is designed for the simultaneous diagnosis of a plurality of measurement objects using the same measurement voltage and comprises at least two separate connecting elements for connecting one measurement object each to the measurement voltage. The measurement circuit in turn comprises at least two current detection units and a voltage detection unit, by means of which the current flowing through each measurement object and the measurement voltages present at all measurement objects can be measured at the same time.01-19-2012

Patent applications by Rudolf Blank, Sulz AT

Vladimir Davidovich Blank, Troitsk Moscow RU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110108774THERMOELECTRIC NANOCOMPOSITE, METHOD FOR MAKING THE NANOCOMPOSITE AND APPLICATION OF THE NANOCOMPOSITE - A thermoelectric nanocomposite is formed from homogeneous ceramic nanoparticles formed from at least one kind of tellurium compound. The ceramic nanoparticles have an average particle size from about 5 nm to about 30 nm and particularly to about 10 nm. The ceramic nanoparticles are coated with a particle coating in each case. The particle coating is formed from at least one layer of nanostructured, substantially intact carbon material. The nanocomposite may be formed by providing a precursor powder of homogeneous ceramic nanoparticles with at least one kind of a tellurium compound. A precursor coating of nanostructured, substantially intact carbon material is provided for the precursor nanoparticles. Heat treatment of the precursor powder generates the nanocomposite by conversion of the precursor coating into the particle coating.05-12-2011

Vladimir Davidovich Blank, Moscow RU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110114880METHOD OF SYNTHESIS OF A FULLERIDE OF METAL NANO-CLUSTER AND MATERIAL COMPRISING A FULLERIDE OF METAL NANO-CLUSTER - A method of synthesis of a fulleride of metal nano-cluster is provided. The method is characterised in mechanically alloying metal nano-clusters with fullerene-type clusters. Fullerene molecules in the fulleride of metal nano-cluster are preserved. The alloying is done by milling in a planetary mill. A material including a fulleride of a metal nano-cluster is also provided.05-19-2011