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Claire Andersen, Bogliasco IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100310585	THE USE OF MONOMYCOLYL GLYCEROL (MMG) AS AN ADJUVANT - Here we identify MMG and its alpha- and ketomycolic acid derivatives as highly bioactive lipids derived from	12-09-2010

Claire Auer (wurm), Strasbourg FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100272213	RADIOFREQUENCY TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - The invention relates to a radiofrequency transmission system comprising: means of producing at least one digital signal quantised on N bits; for each of said at least one digital signal, digital processing means including: Sigma-delta filters capable of producing, on the basis of a digital input signal quantised on N bits, a digital output signal quantised on M bits, where M is less than N; downstream from sigma-delta filters, means of repetition over-sampling; and downstream from over-sampling means, convolution means; digital-to-analogue conversion means capable of converting a digital output signal into an analogue signal; and analogue filtering means capable of filtering said analogue signal so as to select a narrow frequency band which includes the second frequency.	10-28-2010
20100301968	POWER AMPLIFIER FILTER FOR RADIO-FREQUENCY SIGNALS - A power amplifier filter for radio-frequency signals having an outphasing type architecture comprising a first stage (	12-02-2010

Claire Auer(wurm), Strasbourg FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100272214	RADIOFREQUENCY TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - The invention relates to a radiofrequency transmission system comprising: means of producing a complex digital signal quantised on N bits; means of transforming the complex digital signal into two complex digital signals with an identical and constant envelope that are phase-shifted with respect to one another; a digital processing pathway associated with each of the two complex digital signals with a constant envelope and comprising at least some filtering means of the sigma-delta type for quantising on M bits signals travelling in the processing pathway, M being less than N; digital-to-analogue conversion means for converting the outputs of the digital processing pathways into analogue signals; means of selectively filtering (of the bandpass type) the analogue signals in a predetermined transmission frequency band; means of amplifying the filtered analogue signals; and means of recombining the amplified analogue signals.	10-28-2010

Claire Baraduc, Chirens FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090015972	LOW NOISE MAGNETIC FIELD SENSOR - The present invention relates to a magnetoresistive sensor comprising a first pinned-magnetization magnetic layer (	01-15-2009

Claire Basquin, Muenchen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090023146	DEVICE FOR PROCESSING AN ANALYTE AND A METHOD OF PROCESSING AND/OR DETECTING AN ANALYTE USING SAID DEVICE - The present invention relates to a device for processing an analyte and to a method of processing and/or detecting an analyte using said device.	01-22-2009

Claire Billotey, Lyon FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110027375	USE OF LANTHANIDE-BASED NANOPARTICLES AS RADIOSENSITIZING AGENTS - The invention relates to the use of nanoparticles with dimensions comprised between 1 and 50 nm, at least one portion of which consists of at least one oxide and/or one oxohydroxide of at least one lanthanide, said nanoparticles:	02-03-2011

Claire Boisset, Roscoff FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080292645	Antibody or Antibody Fragment Coupled with an Immunogenic Agent - An immunogenic conjugate includes a target cell-specific circulating molecule and at least one immunogenic agent, the immunogenic agent being coupled by any appropriate means with the circulating molecule. Also described is a method for preparing the immunogenic conjugate and its use for treating cancers or autoimmune diseases.	11-27-2008

Claire Bouix-Peter, Vallauris FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090062340	NOVEL BIAROMATIC COMPOUNDS WHICH ACTIVATE PPARY TYPE RECEPTORS AND COSMETIC/PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISED THEREOF - Novel biaromatic compounds having the structural formula (I) below:	03-05-2009

Claire Bovyn, Meru FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080209955	Method for Shaping a Leather - Method for setting a leather skin (	09-04-2008

Claire Bygott, North East Lincolnshire GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090061246	Photocatalytic Coating - De-polluting, self-cleaning coating compositions are disclosed which comprise an organic binder having dispersed therein photocatalytic titanium dioxide particles substantially in anatase form which have an average crystallite size between about 1 nm and about 150 nm and which preferably have photocatalytic activity in the presence of visible light. Advantageously, the coatings of the invention do not require pre-activation to achieve high initial photocatalytic activity against pollutants in the air, such as NO	03-05-2009

Claire Cajacob, Chesterfield, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100197499	GLYPHOSATE RESISTANT CLASS I 5-ENDOLPYRUVYLSHIKIMATE-3-PHOSPHATE SYNTHASE (EPSPS) - The compositions and methods disclosed herein provide novel DNA molecules that encode glyphosate resistant EPSPS proteins and plants containing these new proteins. The plants that express the new EPSPS proteins are themselves tolerant to the herbicidal effects of glyphosate.	08-05-2010

Claire Cardie, Ithaca, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090112892	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY SUMMARIZING FINE-GRAINED OPINIONS IN DIGITAL TEXT - A method and system for automatically summarizing fine-grained opinions in digital text are disclosed. Accordingly, a digital text is analyzed for the purpose of extracting all opinion expressions found in the text. Next, the extracted opinion expressions (referred to herein as opinion frames) are analyzed to generate opinion summaries. In forming an opinion summary, those opinion frames sharing in common an opinion source and/or opinion topic may be combined, such that an overall opinion summary indicates an aggregate opinion held by the common source toward the common topic	04-30-2009

Claire Ceugniet, F-Saint-Ours FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080213560	Electrically Conductive Glass Yarn and Constructions Including Same - The invention relates to glass strands and glass strand structures coated with an electrically conducting coating composition which comprises (as % by weight of solid matter):	09-04-2008

Claire Ceugniet, Saint Ours FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090239056	LUBRICATED ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE GLASS FIBERS - The present invention relates to glass strands coated with a sizing composition capable of conducting an electric current, which comprises at least one film-forming agent, at least one compound chosen from plasticizers, surfactants and dispersants, at least one coupling agent for coupling to the glass, and electrically conductive particles.	09-24-2009
20100180512	GLASS FIBER STRUCTURE DESIGNED TO REINFORCE BONDED ABRASIVE ARTICLES - The invention relates to a structure based on glass fiber coated with a resin composition designed to reinforce bonded abrasive articles, the resin composition being characterized in that it comprises the following constituents in the proportions indicated, expressed in percentage by weight of solid matter:	07-22-2010

Claire Chairat, Salon De Provence FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110115131	METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTRICALLY NON-CONDUCTIVE PAINTED SUBSTRATE - The present invention relates to a method of fabricating a painted substrate (	05-19-2011
20110151133	METHOD OF FABRICATING A PAINTED SUBSTRATE THAT IS ELECTRICALLY NON-CONDUCTIVE - The present invention relates to a method of fabricating a painted substrate (	06-23-2011

Claire Corot, Lyon FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090208421	Process for preparing a pharmaceutical formulation of contrast agents - The invention relates to a process for preparing a liquid pharmaceutical formulation containing a complex of macrocyclic chelate with a lanthanide and a mol/mol amount of free macrocyclic chelate of between 0.002% and 0.4%, advantageously between 0.02% and 0.3% and very advantageously between 0.025% and 0.25%, the macrocyclic chelate advantageously being chosen from DOTA, NOTA, DOTAGA, DO3A, BT-DO3A, HP-DO3A and PCTA, and is preferably DOTA, the said process comprising the following successive steps:	08-20-2009
20090299172	Water Diffusion imaging and Uspio - The invention relates to a method of water diffusion imaging in magnetic resonance imaging in an area of diagnostic interest, characterized in that it comprises, in combination, the administration of a contrast product capable of generating a signal specifically in its specific location area, said location area being included in said area of interest, the application of a water diffusion imaging sequence to the whole area of interest, and the reading of the images in the area of interest, the specific signal due to the contrast product significantly and specifically modifying the signal in the specific location area relative to the signal of the whole area of interest.	12-03-2009
20100111876	USE OF METAL NANOPARTICLES IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE - The invention relates to the use of metal nanoparticles for the preparation of a composition for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease by MRI.	05-06-2010
20100297025	Novel compositions magnetic particles covered with gem-bisphosphonate derivatives - The invention relates to a composition comprising acid magnetic particles (p) based on an iron compound, the acid magnetic particles (p) being complexed by one or more gem-bisphosphonate compounds, of formula I:	11-25-2010
20110092806	Compounds Comprising a Biological Target Recognizing Part, Coupled to a Signal Part Capable of Complexing Gallium - The invention concerns compounds comprising a biological target recognizing part, coupled to a signal part capable of complexing gallium. The invention also concerns methods for obtaining said compounds, screening methods capable of selecting such compounds for chemical synthesis thereof and their diagnostic applications, in particular in PET, PET/IRM, PET CT imaging.	04-21-2011
20110129425	PROCESS FOR PREPARING A PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION OF CONTRAST AGENTS - The invention relates to a process for preparing a liquid pharmaceutical formulation containing a complex of macrocyclic chelate with a lanthanide and a mol/mol amount of free macrocyclic chelate of between 0.002% and 0.4%, advantageously between 0.02% and 0.3% and very advantageously between 0.025% and 0.25%, the macrocyclic chelate advantageously being chosen from DOTA, NOTA, DOTAGA, DO3A, BT-DO3A, HP-DO3A and PCTA, and is preferably DOTA, the said process comprising the following successive steps: b) preparation of a liquid pharmaceutical composition containing, firstly, the complex of macrocyclic chelate with a lanthanide, and, secondly, free macrocyclic chelate and/or free lanthanide; c) measurement in the pharmaceutical formulation obtained in step b) of the concentration of free macrocyclic chelate C ch1 and/or of free lanthanide C lan1; d) adjustment of C ch1 and/or of C lan1 so as to obtain C ch1=C tch1 and C lan1=0, wherein C t ch1 is the target concentration of free macrocyclic chelate in the final liquid pharmaceutical formulation.	06-02-2011

Claire Deglise-Favre, Chanbery FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110149468	THREE-DIMENSIONAL CAPACITOR AND TOPOLOGICAL DESIGN METHOD FOR SUCH A CAPACITOR - A three-dimensional capacitor is formed from a multilayer of superposed electrodes. The electrodes are formed within respective metallization levels of an integrated circuit. At least two additional superposed electrodes are formed on top of the multilayer. Each additional electrode is formed from a branched rectilinear structure including at least one bar aligned in a first direction and a plurality of branches extending from that at least one bar in a second direction.	06-23-2011

Claire Delgorge, Toulouse FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100130554	USE OF 4-CYCLOPROPYLMETHOXY-N-(3,5-DICHLORO-1-OXIDOPYRIDIN-4-YL)-5-(METHOX- Y)PYRIDINE-2-CARBOXAMIDE FOR THE TREATMENT OF MOTOR DISORDERS RELATED TO PARKINSON'S DISEASE - The present invention relates to the use of 4-cyclopropylmethoxy-N-(3,5-dichloro-1-oxidopyridin-4-yl)-5-(methoxy)pyridine-2-carboxamide in the form of a hydrate, of a solvate, of a base or of an addition salt with an acid, for preparing a medicament for use in the treatment of motor disorders related to Parkinson's disease.	05-27-2010

Claire Deloche, Paris FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090208958	METHODS AND KITS FOR DETECTING SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISMS OF CHROMOSOME IMPLICATED IN PREMATURE CANITIES - Methods and kits for diagnosing a predisposition to premature canities in an individual are disclosed. A method for diagnosing a predisposition to premature canities in an individual comprises detecting at least one SNP marker of the human chromosome 9, selected from the group consisting of rs306534, rs3739902, rs575916, and rs365297. A kit for diagnosing a predisposition to premature canities comprises a means for detecting in a sample of human genetic material, the allele of a SNP marker of the human chromosome 9 selected from the markers rs306534, rs3739902, rs575916 and rs365297; and a positive or negative control.	08-20-2009
20090239312	Chromosome 6 and 9 Genes Involved in Premature Canities - The invention provides a cosmetic or therapeutic method for combating canities and/or stimulating natural pigmentation and/or treating a pigmentation disorder comprising administering at least one polynucleotide fragment comprising 18 consecutive nucleotides, the sequence of which corresponds to all or part of a gene on human chromosome 9 selected from the group consisting of the FREQ, NT_030046.18, NT_030046.17, GTF3C5, CEL, CELL, FS, ABO, BARBLI, DDX31, GTF3C4 and Q96MA6 genes, or the sequence of which corresponds to all or part of a gene on human chromosome 6 selected from the HLAG, NT_007592.445, NT_007592.446, NT_007592.506, NT_007592.507, NT_007592.508, HSPA1 B, G8, NEU1, NG22, BAT8, HLA-DMB, HLA-DMA, BRD2, HLA-DQA1, HLA-DQA2, NT_007592.588, GRM4, RNF23, FLJ22638, NT_007592.459 and NT_007592.457 genes, and diagnostic methods employing same.	09-24-2009

Claire Ducrot-Boisgontier, Selestat FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110005392	PROCESS FOR SEPARATION OF CO2 BY PRESSURE-MODULATED ADSORPTION ON A POROUS CARBON SOLID - A process for separation of carbon dioxide that is present in a gas mixture by pressure-modulated adsorption (PSA) that comprises at least the following stages is described:	01-13-2011

Claire Dulieu, Sucy En Brie FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100080829	LYOPHILIZED PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - The present invention relates to a new lyophilized pharmaceutical composition capable of adhering to oral mucosal tissue for an extended period of time for delivering active pharmaceutical ingredient through the oral mucosal tissue using transmucosal absorption.	04-01-2010

Claire Fenouillet-Beranger, Grenoble FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090311834	SOI TRANSISTOR WITH SELF-ALIGNED GROUND PLANE AND GATE AND BURIED OXIDE OF VARIABLE THICKNESS - Method for making a transistor with self-aligned gate and ground plane, comprising the steps of:	12-17-2009
20100230755	PROCESS FOR PRODUCING AN MOS TRANSISTOR AND CORRESPONDING INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - A silicon substrate (SOI) is placed on a buried oxide layer (BOX). An MOS transistor is produced in an active zone of the substrate which is defined by an isolating region. A gate region and source and drain regions, which between them define a channel, are produced so that the gate region extends above the channel. The isolating region is produced by localized formation of a zone of material that can be selectively etched with respect to silicon. That material is selectively etched, and a dielectric material is deposited in the etched feature. The etching is carried out after the gate region has been produced. An upper surface of the substrate and an upper surface of the isolating region are flush with each other so as to define a planar surface on which the transistor gate region is formed.	09-16-2010

Claire Fenouillet-BÉranger, Saint Martin D'Heres FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110059589	METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FIELD EFFECT DEVICE HAVING SELF-ALIGNED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE GATE ELECTRODE - A gate dielectric, an insulating layer and and an etching mask are formed on a substrate. The etching mask delineates at least the gate electrode and the source and drain contacts and the source, drain and gate output lines of the first metal level of a field effect device. The gate electrode and the future source and drain contacts are formed simultaneously by etching of the insulating layer. A gate material is deposited to form the gate electrode. The source and drain contacts are formed at least in the insulating layer. The source, drain and gate output lines of the first metal level are formed in the etching mask.	03-10-2011
20110147881	HYBRID SUBSTRATE WITH IMPROVED ISOLATION AND SIMPLIFIED METHOD FOR PRODUCING A HYBRID SUBSTRATE - A hybrid substrate comprises first and second active areas made from semiconductor materials laterally offset from one another and separated by an isolation area. The main surfaces of the isolation area and of the first active area form a plane. The hybrid substrate is obtained from a source substrate successively comprising layers made from a first and second semiconductor materials separated by an isolation layer. A single etching mask is used to pattern the isolation area, first active area and second active area. The main surface of the first active area is released thereby forming voids in the source substrate. The etching mask is eliminated above the first active area. A first isolation material is deposited, planarized and etched until the main surface of the first active area is released.	06-23-2011

Claire Fenouillet-BÉranger, Saint Martin D'Heres FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110059589	METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FIELD EFFECT DEVICE HAVING SELF-ALIGNED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE GATE ELECTRODE - A gate dielectric, an insulating layer and and an etching mask are formed on a substrate. The etching mask delineates at least the gate electrode and the source and drain contacts and the source, drain and gate output lines of the first metal level of a field effect device. The gate electrode and the future source and drain contacts are formed simultaneously by etching of the insulating layer. A gate material is deposited to form the gate electrode. The source and drain contacts are formed at least in the insulating layer. The source, drain and gate output lines of the first metal level are formed in the etching mask.	03-10-2011
20110108942	METHOD FOR PRODUCING FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTORS WITH A BACK GATE AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - The method for producing a field effect transistor on a substrate comprising a support layer, a sacrificial layer and a semi-conducting layer comprises forming an active area in the semi-conducting layer. The active area is delineated by a closed peripheral insulation pattern and comprises an additional pattern made from insulating material. The method also comprises etching the insulating material of the additional pattern to access the sacrificial layer, etching the sacrificial layer resulting in formation of a first cavity, forming a dielectric layer on a top wall of the first cavity, and depositing an electrically conducting layer in the first cavity. The closed peripheral insulation pattern is formed through the semi-conducting layer and the sacrificial layer.	05-12-2011

Claire Frezal-Hugonet, Paris FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100192175	System And Method Of Providing Media Content - A system for providing content to a user, comprising a transmitter	07-29-2010

Claire Fritz-Humblot, Saint Cloud FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110264412	Part Design Using a Context-Free Grammar - The invention relates to a computer implemented method for designing a part modeled by using a seed structure of a context-free grammar, a set of rules of the grammar, at least two design features, each design feature being defined by at least one rule of the set, a priority order between the design features determined by the seed structure and the set of rules. The method comprises the steps of displaying a representation of the part in a graphical user interface according to the priority order, modifying the priority order between said two design features by modifying the set of rules, displaying a representation of the part according to the modified priority order.	10-27-2011

Claire Geekie, Dundee GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100047767	PATHOGEN BINDING - Provided is a method for determining the presence or absence of a pathogen in a sample, which method comprises: a) contacting the sample with a whole or a part of a cell surface receptor protein capable of binding the pathogen; b) allowing the cell surface receptor protein or part thereof to bind the pathogen; c) determining the presence or absence of the pathogen bound to the receptor protein or part thereof.	02-25-2010
20100159442	MAGNETIC RECOGNITION SYSTEM - Provided is a label for an analyte, which label is attached to a magnetic or magnetizable substance, the label comprising: (a) a recognition moiety for attaching the label to the analyte; and (b) a moiety for binding or encapsulating the magnetic or magnetizable substance; wherein the moiety for binding or encapsulating the magnetic or magnetizable substance comprises a metal-binding protein, polypeptide, or peptide.	06-24-2010
20110059547	USES OF REAGENTS IN SAMPLE COLLECTION AND CARTRIDGE SYSTEMS - Provided is a sample collection container comprising one or more reagent bodies, wherein each body comprises one or more reagents confined by a restraining agent, wherein the restraining agent is capable of being broken down to release the one or more reagents, and wherein the one or more reagents are dispersed through the restraining agent.	03-10-2011
20110200524	VECTOR FOR USE IN MEDICINE - Provided is a vector for use in delivering a therapy to or removing a therapy from a site within a patient, wherein the vector comprises: a) a binding moiety; and b) a therapeutic agent, wherein the binding moiety comprises a metal-binding protein, polypeptide or peptide which is bound to or encapsulates a magnetic or magnetisable substance, and wherein the vector is to be administered using a device comprising an electromagnet and an element suitable for bringing the therapeutic agent into proximity with the site.	08-18-2011
20110212432	SEPARATION OF BLOOD CELLS FROM A BLOOD SAMPLE - Provided is a method for the separation of blood cells from a blood sample, which method comprises:	09-01-2011

Claire Gilbertas, Issy Les Moulineaux FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090103534	Method and System for Transmitting a Multicast Stream Over a Data Exchange Network - The invention concerns a method for transmitting a multicast stream in a data exchange network, at an access point (AP). It consists in analyzing (A) the multicast stream by data frames to detect the multicast address at the link (MUA	04-23-2009

Claire Gilbertas, Issy Les Moulineaux Cedex FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100024003	Method for controlling connection of a peripheral to an access point, corresponding access point and peripheral - The invention concerns a method for controlling connection of a peripheral (T) to an access point (AP) in shared network. It consists in pre-initializing (A) the access point through a local command of that access point, the pre-initializing step enabling at least the access point to be configured to provisionally match the peripheral, simultaneously initializing (B) the access point (AP) and the peripheral (T) through a substantially concurrent local command of the access point respectively of the peripheral, locally measuring and storing the initializing duration (T	01-28-2010

Claire Hartmann-Thompson, Midland, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090239049	COMPOSITE MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES - The invention provides composite components, structures and method for producing composite components. A composite component has a negative effect Poisson's ratio and comprises a first component and a second component. The first component and the second component extend longitudinally relative to an axis, the first component being provided around the second component through one or more turns which are spaced longitudinally relative to the axis. A variation in the tensile load on the first component causes the radial position of the second component relative to the axis to vary.	09-24-2009
20090263287	FUNCTIONALIZED PARTICLES FOR COMPOSITE SENSORS - A chemical sensor having a transducer element and a layer of composite material including a polymer matrix and a solid particulate filler disposed in the polymer matrix provides chemical sensors exhibiting improved properties. In particular, the device allows polymer matrix materials to be selected based primarily on diffusion properties, strength, stability and other physical characteristics substantially independent of limitations and compromises that arise when attempting to synthesize polymers having specific types of sensory groups chemically bound to the polymer. The invention also allows greater ability to modify sensor response characteristics by appropriate modification of the particulate filler, whereby a diverse sensor array may be fabricated more easily and at a lower cost.	10-22-2009
20100019169	REMOTE LASER INTERROGATION OF THREAT CLOUDS AND SURFACES - This invention concerns the remote detection of threat clouds and evaluation of their components. Also included is the remote detection and evaluation of contamination on surfaces or in air streams. To enable this detection, fluorophores that are attached to POSS are used with two-photon LIF imaging that provides enhanced background-free imaging even in the presence of scattering particles such as dust, sand and water droplets.	01-28-2010
20100104918	IMPROVED FUEL CELL PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANES - This invention concerns an improved PEM for fuel cell applications such that the membrane is more robust. Specifically, this invention provides PEM in MEA systems that have nano-particles carrying proton conducting groups, and improved dimensional stability relative to conductivity. This invention provides a composition of matter for a high proton conductance, solid polymer electrolyte membrane, said membrane comprising: A) a nano-additive carrying proton conducting groups having a size from about 1 nm to about 1,000 run; B) a carrier polymer for the nano-additive of Part A; and C) a proton exchange membrane (PEM) or membrane electrode assembly (MEA) formed by mixing the components of Part A and Part B above. These proton conducting groups are contributed by POSS-based nano-additives or cyclic phosphazene-based nano-additives or small molecules carrying sulfonic acid groups in fuel cells or batteries.	04-29-2010
20100209301	FUNCTIONALIZED PARTICLES FOR COMPOSITE SENSORS - A chemical sensor having a transducer element and a layer of composite material including a polymer matrix and a solid particulate filler disposed in the polymer matrix provides chemical sensors exhibiting improved properties. In particular, the device allows polymer matrix materials to be selected based primarily on diffusion properties, strength, stability and other physical characteristics substantially independent of limitations and compromises that arise when attempting to synthesize polymers having specific types of sensory groups chemically bound to the polymer. The invention also allows greater ability to modify sensor response characteristics by appropriate modification of the particulate filler, whereby a diverse sensor array may be fabricated more easily and at a lower cost.	08-19-2010

Claire Hollingshurst, Derbyshire GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090203563	Method of Preparing an Overbased or Neutral Detergent - The invention provides a process for preparing a neutral or an overbased detergent, the process by: reacting (a) a pre-prepared suspension comprising (i) a metal base with a mean particle size of 10 micrometres or less; (ii) a surfactant; and (iii) an organic medium in which the metal base is suspended typically by a physical process. An overbased detergent may be formed with a further reaction with acidifying overbasing agent. The invention further provides a lubricant composition containing said neutral and overbased detergent.	08-13-2009
20100152080	Highly Branched Sulfonates for Drive-Line Applications - A lubricant composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and an oil-soluble branched-chain hydrocarbyl-substituted arenesulfonic acid salt, wherein the arenesulfonic moiety has at least one hydrocarbyl substituent which is a highly branched group as defined by having a Chi(0)/Shadow XY ratio greater than about 0.180, exhibits good dynamic frictional performance.	06-17-2010

Claire Jean-Mistral, Grenoble FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100079037	ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER TRANSDUCER - An electroactive polymer transducer comprising a membrane formed of an approximately rectangular electroactive polymer portion surrounded by two electrodes, at least two points of the membrane being connected to rigid supports, and comprising at least one deformable element for limiting the deformations that the membrane may undergo, the limiting element having a meandering form and being connected to the membrane in several approximately distributed points.	04-01-2010

Claire Jonchery, Paris FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110049290	METHOD OF PILOTING A ROTARY-WING DRONE WITH AUTOMATIC STABILIZATION OF HOVERING FLIGHT - This method, applicable in particular to radio-controlled toys comprises the operations consisting in: fitting the drone with a telemeter and a video camera; acquiring the altitude of the drone relative to the ground by means of a telemeter; acquiring the horizontal speed of the drone; and automatically stabilizing the drone in hovering by: servo-controlling the vertical thrust force of the drone so as to stabilize the altitude acquired by the telemeter; and servo-controlling the horizontal thrust force of the drone so as to obtain zero horizontal speed. The video camera is a front-sight camera pointing towards the front of the drone; and the horizontal speed of the drone is acquired from a plurality of video images captured by said front-sight camera.	03-03-2011

Claire Jonchiere, Ingre FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090130040	COSMETIC RINSABLE MASK TYPE COMPOSITION FOR SKIN CARE - The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition of rinse-off mask type for the care of the skin, for example of the face.	05-21-2009

Claire Leddet, Rouen FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080286570	Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Tape and Method for Production Thereof - The invention relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive film obtained by coating a polyolefin-based support layer with an aqueous acrylic dispersion-based adhesive layer. It also relates to the coating process for obtaining this film.	11-20-2008
20100255300	PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE TAPE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - The invention relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive film obtained by coating a polyolefin-based support layer with an aqueous acrylic dispersion-based adhesive layer. It also relates to the coating process for obtaining this film, and to methods of using the film.	10-07-2010

Claire Léveillé, Ste-Foy CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100150931	NOVEL RECEPTOR FOR CD40L AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to a novel CD40L receptor and its related activities. Methods, uses, reagents and kits for the modulation of CD40L activities related to its interaction with the novel receptor are disclosed. Also disclosed are therapeutic uses of reagents in treating CD40L-related disorders.	06-17-2010

Claire Léveillé, Ste-Foy CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100150931	NOVEL RECEPTOR FOR CD40L AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to a novel CD40L receptor and its related activities. Methods, uses, reagents and kits for the modulation of CD40L activities related to its interaction with the novel receptor are disclosed. Also disclosed are therapeutic uses of reagents in treating CD40L-related disorders.	06-17-2010

Claire Levrier, Rueil-Malmaison FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090268952	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY DEVELOPING A HIGH PERFORMANCE CLASSIFIER FOR PRODUCING MEDICALLY MEANINGFUL DESCRIPTORS IN MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS IMAGING - A method for determining the presence or absence of malignant features in medical images, wherein a plurality of base comparison or training images of various types of lesions taken of actual patient is examined by one or more image reading experts to create a first database array. Low-level features of each of the lesions in the same plurality of base comparisons or training images arc determined using one or more image processing algorithms to obtain a second database array set. The first and second database array set are combined to create a training database array set which is input to a learning system that discovers/learns a classifier that maps from a subset of the low-level features to the expert's evaluation in the first database array set. The classifier is used to determine the presence of a particular mid-level feature in an image of lesion in a patient based solely on the image.	10-29-2009

Claire Lugnier, Strasbourg FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090270495	Inhibitors of Phosphodiesterase Types 1 To 5 Based on Dioclein, Floranol, and Analogs Thereof - We disclose substances and a process of developing such substances as potent and selective inhibitors of isoforms of phosphodiesterases of types 1 to 5 (PDE1, PDE2, PDE3, PDE4, PDE5) based on two flavonoids: dioclein, floranol and natural or synthetic analogs thereof. They may be associated with cyclodextrins in inclusion complexes or using a biodegradable or non-biodegradable polymer, such as PLGA, PLA, PGA or mixtures thereof in controlled release devices. Their respective pharmaceutical compositions as well as pharmaceutical and pharmacologically acceptable excipients may be used for the study and treatment of cardiovascular diseases and associated products.	10-29-2009

Claire Marionnet, Ville-D'Avray FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100055694	Molecular signature representative of dysfunctions in epidermal homeostasis - The present invention concerns a method for evaluating the epidermal homeostasis of the skin of a subject, comprising differential analysis of the expression of a gene, preferably of two genes, selected from the group of genes consisting of KRT6B, KRT16, ESRRA, CBX3, MAP3K5, TRIO, PIK3CD, TCRB, PRRG2, ICP22BP, GPX3, GBA, BPGM, NID1, SMT3H2, LGALS2, DOC1, PRKCG, S100A8, S100A9, S100A2, S100A7, K15, SPRR1B and GSN in response to a physical or chemical challenge of the stratum corneum. It also concerns various methods for diagnosing the state of the epidermis of an individual and methods for detecting and screening products or procedures which can improve epidermal homeostasis. The invention also pertains to kits and arrays which can be used in these various methods and processes.	03-04-2010

Claire Marschak, North Kingstown, RI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110094036	ROTATABLE DEVICE FOR A CHILD AND METHOD OF USE - A rotatable device configured to support an infant in a prone position and to rotate upon a force applied by the infant. The device includes a pedestal and a support assembly. The pedestal includes a cradle and a header coupled to the support assembly. The support assembly includes a base, a plate, a bearing ring, a plurality of ball bearings, and a coupler ring. The plate and the coupler ring are coupled together sandwiching the bearing ring, the ball bearings, and the base between them. The pedestal is also coupled to the coupler ring. The pedestal, coupler ring, and plate rotate with respect to the base. The rotatable device is position on an exploration mat enabling a child placed in the pedestal to rotate herself to explore different areas of the exploration mat.	04-28-2011

Claire Maschamberlin, Chevreuse FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110201562	FORMULATIONS AND METHOD FOR TREATING BALDNESS - The present invention includes 1) a novel formulation for the treatment of hair loss comprising oleanolic acid (a 5α-reductase inhibitor), apigenin (a vasodilator), and biotinyl-GHK (a cell metabolism stimulant), 2) a novel additive for the treatment of hair loss comprising oleanolic acid, apigenin, biotinyl-GHK and a delivery agent, 3) a personal care, cosmetic, and/or dermopharmaceutical composition comprising oleanolic acid, apigenin, biotinyl-GHK, and at least one additional ingredient, and 4) a method for treating hair loss comprising the administration of oleanolic acid, apigenin, and biotinyl-GHK.	08-18-2011

Claire Metra, Challes Les Eaux FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090239056	LUBRICATED ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE GLASS FIBERS - The present invention relates to glass strands coated with a sizing composition capable of conducting an electric current, which comprises at least one film-forming agent, at least one compound chosen from plasticizers, surfactants and dispersants, at least one coupling agent for coupling to the glass, and electrically conductive particles.	09-24-2009
20100022698	SIZED GLASS STRANDS INTENDED FOR REINFORCEMENT OF POLYMER MATERIALS, PARTICULARLY IN MOLDING - The invention relates to glass strands intended for the reinforcement of polymer materials which are coated with a sizing composition comprising, as adhesive film-forming agents, the blend of at least one polyvinyl acetate and at least one polyvinylpyrrolidone, said at least polyvinyl acetate representing 70 to 90% by weight of the solid matter of the size.	01-28-2010

Claire Michalowicz, Evreux FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100203346	TRANSPARENT OR TRANSLUCENT EXTRUDED POLYAMIDE - The invention relates to extruded transparent or translucent article that have been melt calendered to improve the physical properties and optical clarity. The polyamide article is a sheet, film, or profile.	08-12-2010
20110171408	Copolyamide, composition comprising such a copolyamide and their uses - The present invention relates to a copolyamide comprising at least two units and corresponding to the following general formula:	07-14-2011

Claire Mormiche, Southampton GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080199762	Platinum Alloy Catalyst - A platinum alloy catalyst can be used as a fuel cell catalyst. The platinum alloy is a PtAuX alloy wherein X is one or more metals chosen from the group consisting of transition metals, and wherein the alloy contains 40-97% Pt, 1-40% Au and 2-20% X. Electrodes, catalysed membranes and membrane electrode assemblies comprising the catalyst are also disclosed.	08-21-2008

Claire Moulis, Garidech FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090258389	Construction of New Variants of Dextransucrase DSR-S by Genetic Engineering - The present invention relates to a recombinant process for the production of truncated and/or mutated dextransucrases while conserving their enzymatic activity and/or their specificity in the synthesis of the α-1,6 bonds. More precisely, the present invention relates to nucleic acid sequences of truncated and/or mutated dextransucrases, vectors containing said nucleic acid sequences and host cells transformed by sequences encoding truncated and/or mutated dextransucrases. In a further aspect, the invention concerns a method for producing, in a recombinant manner, truncated and/or mutated dextransucrases which conserve their enzymatic activity and/or which conserve their specificity in the synthsis of α-1,6 bonds and however can produce, from saccharose, dextrans with high molar mass and with modified rheological properties, compared with the properties of dextran obtained with the native enzyme in the same conditions and isomalto-oligosaccharides with a controlled molar mass and dextrans. The dextrans and IMO of the invention can be used namely as texturing agents or as prebiotics.	10-15-2009
20110086767	MUTANTS OF GLYCOSIDE HYDROLASES AND USES THEREOF FOR SYNTHESIZING COMPLEX OLIGOSACCHARIDES AND DISACCHARIDE INTERMEDIATES - Method for preparing the disaccharide α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-2-N-acetyl-2-deoxy-α-D-glucopyranoside, comprising the step of using a mutant of a wild type glycoside hydrolase.	04-14-2011
20110144317	MUTANTS OF GLYCOSIDE HYDROLASES AND USES THEREOF FOR SYNTHESIZING COMPLEX OLIGOSACCHARIDES AND DISACCHARIDE INTERMEDIATES - Method for preparing the disaccharide [α-D-Gldp(1→3)]-α-L-Rhap-YR wherein Y is selected from —O— and —S— and R is selected from the group consisting of: C	06-16-2011
20110178289	Construction of new variants of dextransucrase DSR-S by genetic engineering - The present invention relates to a recombinant process for the production of truncated or mutated dextransucrases while conserving the enzymatic activity or their specificity in the synthesis of the α-1,6 bonds. The present invention relates to nucleic acid sequences of truncated or mutated dextransucrases, vectors containing the nucleic acid sequences and host cells transformed by sequences encoding truncated or mutated dextransucrases. In another aspect, the invention concerns a method for producing, in a recombinant manner, truncated or mutated dextransucrases which conserve their enzymatic activity or which conserve their specificity in the synthesis of α-1,6 bonds and can produce, from saccharose, dextrans with high molar mass and modified rheological properties compared with the properties of dextran obtained with the native enzyme and isomalto-oligosaccharides with a controlled molar mass and dextrans. The dextrans and isomalto-oligosaccharides of the invention can be used namely as texturing agents or as prebiotics.	07-21-2011

Claire Nauts, Grasse FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100115478	METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODCUT FOR PARALLELIZING TASKS IN PROCESSING AN ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT DESIGN - Disclosed are a method, a system, and a computer program product for implementing compact manufacturing model during various stages of electronic circuit designs. In some embodiments, the method loads the full design database information on the master; distributes the tasks to be processed in parallel; loads a full design on a master; spawns a plurality of slave sessions; sends to at least one slave a nutshell representation of the electronic circuit design; identifies a task to perform in parallel and sends the task to be performed in parallel; and receives execution results or processing results from some of the plurality of slaves and updates one or more databases to incorporate the execution or processing results. In some embodiments, the method allows speeding up the applications without major rewrite without a need for design partition, and without memory penalty.	05-06-2010

Claire Poulain, Brussels BE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110021786	Pharmaceutical Solutions, Process of Preparation and Therapeutic Uses - The present invention concerns a stable pharmaceutical solution, a process of the preparation thereof and therapeutic uses thereof.	01-27-2011

Claire Poyart, Fontenay Aux- Roses FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090162847	RAPID DETECTION OF THE "HIGH-VIRULENT" ST-17 CLONE OF GROUP B STREPTOCOCCUS - The present invention relates to polynucleotides enabling the rapid, simple and specific detection of Group B	06-25-2009

Claire Queguiner, Fontenay Aux Roses FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090088391	Strains of Lactobacillus Helveticus which do not Ferment Lactose - The invention relates to novel strains of	04-02-2009

Claire Ravit, Louvain BE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100230673	Semiconductor Fuse Structure and a Method of Manufacturing a Semiconductor Fuse Structure - The invention relates to a semiconductor fuse structure comprising a substrate (	09-16-2010

Claire Richtarch, Grenoble FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080268615	Treatment of a Germanium Layer Bonded with a Substrate - The invention relates to a treatment method of a structure comprising a thin Ge layer on a substrate, said layer having been previously bonded with the substrate, the method comprising a treatment to improve the electrical properties of the layer and/or the interface of the Ge layer with the underlying layer, characterised in that said treatment is a heat treatment applied at a temperature between 500° C. and 600° C. for not more than 3 hours.	10-30-2008

Claire Rodriguez-Lafrasse, Venissieux FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100324115	Treatment of Squamous Cell Carcinoma with HSP27 Antisense Oligonucleotides and Radiotherapy - Squamous cell carcinomas, such as squamous head and neck cancer, are treated with a combination of radio-therapy and a therapeutic agent that reduces the amount of hsp27 in the squamous cancer cells. In specific embodiments, the therapeutic agent that reduces the amount of hsp27 is an antisense oligonucleotide therapeutic agent.	12-23-2010

Claire Rouger, Evanston, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080223898	Nose assembly for a fastener driving tool - In a fastener-driving tool equipped with a fastener magazine, and a power source including a reciprocating driver blade for driving fasteners obtained from the magazine into a workpiece, and a reciprocating valve sleeve actuated by a cage, a nosepiece is provided, including a nosepiece body configured for attachment at one end to the fastener tool and defining a fastener channel constructed and arranged for receiving the driver blade and the fasteners sequentially fed by the magazine, the fastener channel having a fastener outlet. A tubular pin guide is disposed for reciprocal movement in the fastener channel for receiving fasteners traveling toward the outlet. A unitary actuator has a first end engaging the pin guide for common reciprocation relative to the nosepiece body and a second end engaging the cage.	09-18-2008

Claire Segoufin, Grenoble FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110008150	WHEEL FOR A HYDRAULIC MACHINE, A HYDRAULIC MACHINE INCLUDING SUCH A WHEEL, AND AN ENERGY CONVERSION INSTALLATION EQUIPPED WITH SUCH A HYDRAULIC MACHINE - The invention relates to a wheel (R) of the Francis type that comprises a ring (	01-13-2011

Claire Simonnet, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080206870	Pneumatic Capillary Gun for Ballistic Delivery of Microscopic Particles into Tissue - The capillary gun for delivery of ballistic particles to a target includes an inner capillary tube disposed concentrically within an outer capillary tube with the input end of the inner tube connected to a channel through which a continuous flow of high speed helium gas carrying ballistic particles is introduced. The outer capillary tube, which is connected to a vacuum source, has an outlet end that extends slightly beyond the end of the inner tube. A cap placed over the output end of the outer tube has an opening at its center through which the particles exit the device. The vacuum source applies continuous suction to the space between the outer tube and the inner tube, drawing the gas from the output end of the inner tube while the inertia of the accelerated particles causes them to continue in the axial direction through the exit opening for delivery to the target. Multiple particle injectors provide for the concurrent injection of different materials without disruption of the gas flow.	08-28-2008

Claire Smith, Royaume GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090220924	Device for visually associating categorized product features, and associated method - A device for visually associating categorized product features, comprising:	09-03-2009

Claire Temple-Oberle, London CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080223066	FREEZING RECEPTACLE AND APPARATUS - Various embodiments for a freezing receptacle and apparatus are described. The freezing receptacle includes a freezing box with a thermal agent that serves to freeze or cool an object or maintain the temperature of the object. The freezing receptacle includes at least one side wall having a sloped inner face that slopes inwards to ensure that the thermal agent remains in thermal contact with the object continuously as the thermal agent changes size and at least one side wall with a vertical face or an outer face that slopes outwards.	09-18-2008
20090019865	EMBEDDING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE PREPARATION OF FROZEN SECTION TISSUE - Various embodiments for an apparatus and method for preparing frozen tissue specimens are described. In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a sample container for receiving an excised tissue sample and embedding material. The sample container includes a flat base along which the tissue sample is flattened. The apparatus further includes a freezing box with a freezing platform and a freezing agent. The sample container is placed on the freezing platform to begin the freezing process. A chuck with a generally planar surface can be placed on the sample container during the freezing process joining the chuck, tissue specimen, and sample container base in generally parallel planes. In some cases, the sample container can be made from a suitable material, such as plastic, that is at least semi-transparent to allow visual confirmation of tissue flatness and freezing.	01-22-2009

Claire Thuning-Roberson, Plantation, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090258010	METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND KITS FOR TREATING SHIGA TOXIN ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS - The invention features methods, compositions, and kits for treating a subject having a Shiga toxin associated disease with chimeric anti-Shiga Toxin 1 (cαStx1) and anti-Shiga Toxin 2 (cαStx2) antibodies.	10-15-2009

Claire Thurbush, Minneapolis, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080286420	LOW PRESSURE DOUGH PACKAGING - Described are dough packages that include one or more of a container and an opening, optionally including an open end and an endcap, wherein the package may be vented or non-vented, and may contain dough for storage at refrigerated conditions.	11-20-2008
20100021591	DOUGH PRODUCT AND VENTED PACKAGE - Described are dough packages and packaged dough products, wherein the package includes microvents.	01-28-2010
20100098815	CANNED DOUGH PRODUCT HAVING INGREDIENT POUCH - A canned dough product includes an ingredient pouch in physical contact with the dough such that a conventional can format including a cylindrical body and end caps can be used to package and store the canned dough product. The ingredient pouch can be configured for placement proximate an end cap or between adjacent dough units or alternatively, for placement between adjacent layers of a rolled dough unit. The ingredient pouch is constructed to survive long-term exposure to positive pressures up to about 60 psig without imparting negative characteristics to the dough.	04-22-2010
20110177214	LOW PRESSURE DOUGH PACKAGING - Described are dough packages that include one or more of a container and an opening, optionally including an open end and an endcap, wherein the package may be vented or non-vented, and may contain dough for storage at refrigerated conditions.	07-21-2011

Claire Tremblaye, Cormeilles En Parisis FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100234243	PTU COMPOUNDS FOR PROMOTING THE IN VITRO CULTURE OF (HIGHLY PIGMENTED) MELANOCYTES - A method for promoting the in vitro multiplication of human melanocytes and/or the freezing thereof, notably human melanocytes obtained from individuals of phototype IV, V or VI or from hyperpigmentary lesions, entails introducing into a culture of same, a thus effective amount of at least one 1-phenyl-3-(2-thiazolyl)-2-thiourea (PTU) compound or PTU analogue or PTU mimetic selected from the group consisting of vitamin C, arbutin, hydroquinone, kojic acid or acid or ester derivative thereof, ellagic acid, aminophenol derivative, procysteine or derivative thereof, niacinamide, isothiocyanate, thiocyanate, lucinol and mixtures thereof; also provided thereby can be melanocyte libraries, co-cultures and reconstructed epidermides and/or reconstructed skin that are highly pigmented which are useful for the study of pigmentation disorders, for the screening of cosmetic or dermatological active agents, or for the treatment of skin lesions, in particular in individuals with a high phototype.	09-16-2010

Claire Turgis-Szulman, Meudon FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080230212	Fin for Heat Exchanger and Heat Exchanger Equipped with Such Fins - The invention concerns a fin defining a general corrugated direction (D	09-25-2008
20100313599	Fin For Heat Exchanger And Heat Exchange Equipped With Such Fins - The invention concerns a fin defining a general corrugated direction (D	12-16-2010

Claire Vieille, Lansing, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080220487	Molecular design of thermostable alcohol dehydrogenase for synthesis for chiral aromatic alcohols - The present invention relates to compositions and methods utilizing thermostable and novel alcohol dehydrogenase enzymes for biosynthesizing chiral specific molecules for use as precursor molecules in synthesizing pharmaceutical compounds. Particularly, in preferred embodiments, the invention relates to directed engineering of an enzymatic catalytic site of an alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme gene for enhancing enantioselectivity for (S)-enantiomer substrate catalytic activity for providing aryl (S)-enantiomer products in stereomeric excess.	09-11-2008

Claire Villevieille, Marguerittes FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110042628	Negative Electrode Material for Li-Ion Batteries - The present invention relates to lithium cells, accumulators and batteries, and more particularly an active material for the negative electrode of rechargeable batteries.	02-24-2011

Claire Vinatier, Nantes FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100297764	USE OF A HYDROGEL FOR THE CULTURE OF CHONDROCYTES - The invention relates to the use of a silanised hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC) or silanised hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) hydrogel, self-crosslinking as a function of pH, for the three-dimensional ex vivo culture of chondrocytes.	11-25-2010

Claire Vurpillot, Villeurbanne FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110166450	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOCATING AND VISUALIZING A TARGET IN RELATION TO A FOCAL POINT OF A TREATMENT SYSTEM - A method for locating and visualizing a target (C) in relation to a focal point (F	07-07-2011