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Alanna Julia June Fernandes, Kings Langley AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090020768BURIED CONTACT DEVICES FOR NITRIDE-BASED FILMS AND MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A semiconductor device comprising: a substrate; a first contact; a first layer of doped semiconductor material deposited on the substrate; a semiconductor junction region deposited on the first layer; a second layer of doped semiconductor material deposited on the junction region, the second layer having opposite semiconductor doping polarity to that of the first layer; and a second contact; wherein the second contact is in electrical communication with the second layer and the first contact is embedded within the semiconductor device between the substrate and the junction region and is in electrical communication with the first layer; and processes for manufacture of an embedded contact semiconductor device.01-22-2009

Alvito Fernandes, Burscheid DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100163007VIBRATION- AND PULSATION-ATTENUATED ELECTROPNEUMATIC CONVERTER - An electropneumatic converter for connection with an exhaust recirculation valve in a motor vehicle. The electropneumatic converter includes a vacuum port and an atmospheric pressure port configured to connect with a valve chamber using a valve device, wherein a mixed pressure is formed in the valve chamber and supplied to a mixed pressure port. An armature is affixed to a valve body of the valve device movable in an axial direction, the valve body being connected to a suspension device, wherein the armature is displaceable in the axial direction using a solenoid. The electropneumatic converter also includes a damping element configured to dampen the axial movement of the armature and the valve device affixed thereto. The damping element includes at least one of an elastomer or a foamed material.07-01-2010

Alvito Fernandes, Leverkusen DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120097876ELECTROMAGNETIC VALVE HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE MAGNETIC FLUX - An electromagnetic drive for a valve includes a housing and at least one electromagnetic circuit comprising a coil wound onto a coil carrier, a valve closing member, an armature movably supported between a first and a second end position which acts on the valve closing member. A device fixes the armature in a currentless state. A core is disposed at an end of the electromagnetic drive directed toward the valve closing member. A magnetizable reflux device has an adjusting bore and a circumferential recess in an area of the adjusting bore on a side facing the coil. An adjustment device has an adjusting screw and adjusts a magnetic force. The adjusting screw influences a course of magnetic field lines and is insertable into the adjusting bore in a direction of the armature. Supplying the coil with a current moves the armature into the first or the second end position.04-26-2012
20120103441PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE - A pressure control valve includes a housing comprising a reference pressure connection, a reference pressure chamber, a preliminary pressure connection, a preliminary pressure chamber, a control pressure connection and a control pressure chamber which are configured to cooperate with a control member moveable in an axial direction within the housing so as to adjust a desired control pressure between a preliminary pressure at the preliminary pressure connection and a reference pressure at the reference pressure connection. A driving device is configured to act on the control member. At least one first sealing device is configured to seal the reference pressure chamber against the control member. At least one second sealing device comprising a second sealing element is configured to seal the preliminary pressure chamber against the reference pressure chamber. At least one third sealing device is configured to seal the control pressure chamber against the preliminary pressure chamber.05-03-2012
20120104298ELECTROMAGNETIC DRIVE FOR A VALVE - An electromagnetic drive for a valve includes a housing comprising at least one electromagnetic circuit comprising a coil wound onto a coil support, a valve closing member, at least one core, at least one magnetizable reflux member, an armature having an annular shape at least on a side facing away from the valve closing member, an adjustment device having an adjustment screw, and a device to fix the armature in a non-energized state. The armature moves between a first end position and a second end position so as to act at least indirectly on the valve closing member. The adjustment device adjusts a magnetic force. The adjustment screw is insertable through the at least the magnetizable reflux member or through the core into the armature. Supplying the coil with an electric current causes the armature to move into the first end position or into the second end position.05-03-2012

Ana C. Fernandes, Amadora PT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110237546METHOD FOR TREATING A MAMMAL BY ADMINISTRATION OF A COMPOUND HAVING THE ABILITY TO RELEASE CO - Several classes of in vivo carbon monoxide-releasing compounds are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, such as chronic inflammatory, e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, and of diseases with a strong inflammatory component, such as atherosclerosis, stroke, coronary disease, and Alzheimers disease. The in vivo carbon monoxide-releasing compounds can be attached to known drug vectors and/or known anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin.09-29-2011

Ana Paula Salles Moura Fernandes, Belo Horizonte BR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110008391VACCINE COMPOSITION AND IMMUNIZATION METHOD - The present invention refers to the recombinant vaccine against canine visceral leishmaniasis containing the recombinant A2 protein and saponin, as an adjuvant, allowing the distinction between vaccinated and infected animals through conventional ELISA or immunofluorescence tests that employ antigens of promastigote forms of 01-13-2011

Antonio Celestino Fernandes, Pretoria ZA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110207687FULVIC ACID AND ANTIBIOTIC COMBINATION - This invention relates to a fulvic acid and antibiotic combination for use in the treatment of various diseases and conditions. The invention further relates to the use of the combination for the treatment of various diseases and conditions, including bacterial infection. In particular, the bacteria are antibiotic resistant bacteria.08-25-2011

Carlos Nicholas Fernandes, Singapore SG

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090187455System and method for prioritization of website visitors to provide proactive and selective sales and customer service online - A system that (a) monitors and analyzes a website visitor's (or ‘user's’) behavioral patterns in real-time; (b) identifies key users by comparing the user's actions and information derived thereof to a set of pre-defined, merchant-specific business rules; (c) makes a sales and customer service offer to the user only if (07-23-2009

Celia Ivete Fernandes, Sao Paulo-Sp BR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080254156PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING PLANT MATERIAL OR TRICHILIA SP. ALONE OR IN ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER PLANT EXTRACTS FOR THE REVERSION/COMBAT AND/OR PREVENTION OF VENTRICULAR FIBRILLATION - The present invention relates to the use of a plant material of the species 10-16-2008

Dennis Robert Mario Fernandes, New Plymouth NZ

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080303266COUPLING APPARATUS - An apparatus configured to a downhole tubular to a pump. The apparatus comprises: a body portion having a bore; a locking assembly comprising at least one locking member pivotally mounted to the body portion so as to permit the locking member to be pivoted between an open position in which the downhole tubular can be inserted into the bore of the body portion, and a closed position in which the locking member engages the downhole tubular so as to lock the downhole tubular in the bore of the body portion. Fixing means is provided for fixing the looking member in the closed position. A method of drilling a wellbore using a borehole casing.12-11-2008

Edgar Fernandes, Winchester GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090046693METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMIT POWER CALIBRATION IN A FREQUENCY DIVISION MULTIPLEXED WIRELESS SYSTEM - The present disclosure describes a method and apparatus for transmit power calibration in a frequency division multiplexed wireless system (02-19-2009
20090047902METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMIT POWER CALIBRATION IN A FREQUENCY DIVISION MULTIPLEXED WIRELESS SYSTEM - The present disclosure describes a method and apparatus for transmit power calibration in a frequency division multiplexed wireless system (02-19-2009

Edgar P. Fernandes, Winchester GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100029289INTERFERENCE REDUCTION FOR TERMINALS OPERATING ON NEIGHBORING BANDS IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - A wireless communication infrastructure entity in a wireless communication system implementing an uplink control channel using a narrowband frequency resource within a wideband frequency resource. The entity includes a controller communicably coupled to the transceiver wherein the controller is configured to cause the transceiver to signal a change of location for an uplink control channel within the wideband frequency resource. The uplink control channel includes at least a pair of uplink control channels separated within the wideband frequency resource and accommodates simultaneous uplink transmissions by multiple user equipment communicating in the wireless communication system.02-04-2010

Edison Carlos Fernandes, Sao Paulo BR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120078666SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INSURING CONTINGENT LIABILITIES - Disclosed herein are insurance systems and methods to provide insurance for contingent liabilities. An insurance system can customize an insurance product for a company to cover a contingent liability, wherein the cost of the insurance product considers various factors, including, for example, likelihood of the contingency associated with the contingent liability, the estimated value of the obligation potentially arising from the contingent liability, and the estimated timeframe until the contingency is resolved. Purchasing the insurance product can enable the company to more accurately reflect its financial position in a balance statement and, thus, to more appropriately disburse funds to shareholders. Other embodiments of the insurance systems and methods are also disclosed.03-29-2012

Edson Rosa Fernandes, Parana BR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110117816Toy with Built-in School Pencil Case - “TOY WITH BUILT-IN SCHOOL PENCIL CASE” refers to the technical field of toys and school supplies, more specifically to a toy with built-in school pencil case (05-19-2011

Fernando César Fernandes, Sao Paulo BR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120031304LIPID-COATED METALLIC SULFATES COMPOSITIONS FOR REDUCING CATIONS IN CEMENT BASED COMPOSITIONS, AND RELATED METHODS - A cement-based composition which comprises a mixture of a hyrdratable, cement-based composition and a compound comprising a metallic cationic species, the compound being in particulate form, the particles of the particulate compound having a lipid coating.02-09-2012

Fernando Manuel Martins Fernandes, Entroncamento PT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110210124SUBSURFACE SYSTEM FOR THE COLLECTION OF REFUSE - The present invention relates to a subsurface refuse collection system comprising an underground bunker (09-01-2011

Joana Fernandes, Santo Antonio Dos Cavaleir PT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120125814PROCESS FOR REFORMING HYDROCARBON CUTS - A process for reforming a feed composed of one or more hydrocarbon cuts containing 9 to 22 carbon atoms comprises: 05-24-2012

Jose Fernandes, Jumet BE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100092771BENDING OF GLASS SHEETS - The present invention relates to a glazing comprising an assembly of thin layers having at least one conductive metal layer and dielectric layers, in which at least one dielectric layer located under a metal layer is deposited by a high-power pulsed magnetron sputtering process (HPPMS).04-15-2010

Kenneth Fernandes, Dundee GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120115151METHOD FOR TESTING A SUBJECT THOUGHT TO BE PREDISPOSED TO HAVING METASTATIC CANCER USING DELTA133P53BETA - The present invention concerns a method of testing a subject thought to be predisposed to having a metastatic cancer which comprises: analyzing a biological sample from said subject for detecting the presence of a p53 isoform selected from the group consisting of Δ133p53, Δ133p53γ and Δ133p53β, the presence of said p53 isoform being indicative of a metastatic cancer.05-10-2012

Lionel Fernandes, Paris FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090047892Ventilation means with orientation and flow rate adjustment obtained by rotating a profiled body - The invention concerns a swivel joint ventilation flap comprising an air stream duct (02-19-2009

Lippi A. Fernandes, Brummen NL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100032120PRESS BELT - The invention is an endless belt for a machine for the production of a fibrous material web, the belt being formed by a flat woven structure and a connecting region. The flat woven structure has longitudinal threads extending in the MD direction and transverse threads extending in the CMD direction. Every longitudinal thread, has a first thread end section, which protrudes beyond the first end of the woven structure, and a second thread end section, which protrudes beyond the second end of the woven structure. The two ends of the flat woven structure are connected to each other by the connecting region, which is formed by weaving the first and second end sections of the longitudinal threads to the second transverse threads, thereby forming a plurality of pairs of a first and a second thread end section, wherein the two thread end sections are disposed directly adjacent to each other and the two thread end sections form a common overlapping region in that the first and second end sections of the pair are woven with the at least consecutive second transverse threads, and the two end sections of the pair follow the same weaving path in the overlapping region.02-11-2010
20100137089BELT FOR A MACHINE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A FIBROUS WEB, PARTICULARLY PAPER OR CARDBOARD, AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SUCH A BELT - A belt for a machine for the production of a fibrous web, in particular paper or cardboard, the belt including a carrier structure, a first material which forms a first pattern on at least one side of the carrier structure such that a portion of the carrier structure remaining exposed, and a second material which forms a second pattern, the second pattern being applied onto the first pattern, wherein the second pattern is completely disposed within the first pattern and a method for producing same.06-03-2010
20100252217PAPER MACHINE CLOTHING WITH EDGE REINFORCEMENT - The invention relates to a clothing for a web-processing machine, in particular a tissue machine, including a flat basic structure with an upper side and a lower side, and with a coating which is applied to the upper side and/or lower side and includes at least one polymer material. At least one polymer material is a polyurea, in particular an elastomer polyurea.10-07-2010

Lippi A. Fernandes, Overijssel NL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090205797FORMING FABRIC WITH EXTENDED SURFACE - A fabric for an advanced dewatering system having a woven fabric, the woven fabric having a paper side and a roll side, the paper side having a paper side surface and the roll side having a roll side surface and a polymer material. The polymer material is deposited onto the fabric and extends above the paper side surface. The polymer material has at least one of a random pattern, a random motif, a pseudo-random pattern, a pseudo-random motif, a predetermined pattern, and a predetermined motif.08-20-2009
20110174456FORMING FABRIC WITH EXTENDED SURFACE - A method of forming a structured fibrous web including the steps of supplying a fiber slurry to a nip, the nip being formed by a structured fabric and a forming fabric; dewatering the fiber slurry through the forming fabric to create a web; retaining the web with the structured fabric through at least one dewatering process, the forming fabric including a woven fabric having a paper side and a roll side, the paper side having a paper side surface and said roll side having a roll side surface; and providing a polymer material deposit extending above the paper side surface, the polymer material deposit having at least one of a random pattern, a random motif, a pseudo-random pattern, a pseudo-random motif, a predetermined pattern and a predetermined motif.07-21-2011

Patent applications by Lippi A. Fernandes, Overijssel NL

Manuel Antonio Fernandes, Johannesburg ZA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110046335Supramolecular Functional Materials - The field of this invention relates to supramolecular functional materials, particularly to coordination networks, more particularly to coordination polymers, more particularly to metal based one-dimensional coordination polymers. The metal based one-dimensional coordination polymers comprises a repeat unit [L02-24-2011

Marcio Merino Fernandes, Campinas BR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100251229PROCESSORS AND COMPILING METHODS FOR PROCESSORS - A compiling method compiles an object program to be executed by a processor having a plurality of execution units operable in parallel. In the method a first availability chain is created from a producer instruction (p09-30-2010

Mark A.j. Fernandes, Warwickshire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100108067RESPIRATOR FLOW CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD - A respirator has a shell that defines a breathable air zone for a user wearing the respirator. An air flow control system for the respirator has an air delivery conduit within the shell of the respirator, a valve member moveable relative to the air delivery conduit and within the shell to vary the amount of air flow through the air delivery conduit, and a valve actuator outside of the shell of the respirator. The valve actuator is manipulatable by a user of the respirator while wearing the respirator to control movement of the valve member.05-06-2010
20100224194Respirator Flow Control Apparatus and Method - An air flow control system for a respirator (09-09-2010
20100263671Respirator System Including Removable Head Suspension - A respirator system is disclosed that includes a foldable head cover assembly including a face seal portion. The respirator assembly further includes a visor assembly attached to the head cover assembly and a head suspension system removably attached to the visor assembly. The visor assembly and the head cover assembly on one hand, and the suspension system on the other, are separable and foldable to enable storing and/or shipping the same separately. A head suspension system is also disclosed.10-21-2010
20110265790Respirator Hose and Attachment Apparatus and Method - A respirator assembly is described, which includes a respirator shell defining an air inlet opening, an air inlet conduit positionable within the air inlet opening, and an outer device configured to fit over the air inlet conduit and sandwich a portion of the respirator shell between the air inlet conduit and outer device. The air inlet conduit is configured to be removable from the air inlet opening when not attached to the outer device.11-03-2011

Mark Anthony John Fernandes, Warwickshire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100314855 Pushchair Frame - An improved pushchair frame (12-16-2010

Milton Rodrigues Fernandes, Goiania BR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080254949Equipment For Ergometric Body Exercises in Aerial Position - It is referred the present invention to an Equipment that makes possible exercises in dual ergometric cycle, simulating ascending stairs exercises for the inferior members and rotational exercises for the superior members, joint or separately, being constituted by a reinforced metallic Chassis (10-16-2008

Nicole Fernandes, Hamburg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110268684HAIR CONDITIONERS COMPRISING IMIDAZOLINES AND ESTER OILS - Cosmetic preparations, in particular hair conditioners, contain at least one imidazoline derivative including at least two long fat groups, and at least two ester oils.11-03-2011

Patrick Fernandes, St. Aubin FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090133885Propulsion device for an agent contained in a cavity - A propulsion device for an agent, such as an extinguishing or cooling agent, contained in a cavity has at least a cap and a port configured to open above a calibrated pressure inside the cavity. A pressure generator is fastened to the cap and triggers the propulsion of the agent. The pressure generator has at least two containers, each having an exit ending inside the cavity and releasing a propulsion gas. At least one container is pressurized with an inert-type gas, such as helium, suited for minimal temperature fluctuations induced inside the cavity during a relief of pressure of the gas from at least one of the containers. When the gas expands it is the direct mechanical propellant of the agent.05-28-2009
20100006670DEVICE FOR EJECTING A DIPHASIC MIXTURE - A device for ejecting an at least diphasic mixture includes an injection inlet for a liquid and a gas, a distribution chamber for producing a first liquid-gas mixture, an ejection nozzle of the first liquid-gas mixture in a main direction defined by an axis-vector. The ejection nozzle has a geometry comprising, on its length at least, a minimal section or neck at a location of the axis-vector. Among others things, due to the nozzle geometry, the expansion obtained inside the ejection nozzle allows the first liquid-gas mixture from the distribution chamber to be converted into a second mixture, according to the flow configuration, consisting for instance of a diphasic mist jet having an ejection range and liquid particle size that can be controlled according to the liquid and gas mass flow and to the absolute pressure at the injection inlet.01-14-2010

Paulo Fernandes, Amiiens FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120034336CHUNKS IN GRAVY FOOD COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides chunks in gravy food compositions comprising chunks in gravy in a chunks to gravy ratio of from about 25:75 to about 60:40, wherein the gravy comprises from about 0.01 to about 1% guar and from about 0.01 to about 1% deacetylated xanthan. The gravy maintains its viscosity during the manufacturing process and ensures an even distribution of the chunks in the chunks in gravy food composition.02-09-2012

Rafael P. Fernandes, Campinas BR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110225705HEARING PROTECTIVE DEVICE WITH MOISTURE RESISTANT EARMUFF SOUND ABSORBERS - An earmuff hearing protective device whose earmuffs each include a generally cup-shaped, substantially rigid shell having a head-facing rim; a head-engaging, ear-encircling cushion affixed to the rim; and a sound absorber inside the shell. The sound absorber has a moisture-resistant integral skin substantially surrounding an open cell foam interior having lower density and greater porosity than that of the skin. The skin helps discourage moisture pickup and microbial growth.09-22-2011

Theo Rangel Correia Da Silva Fernandes, Lisboa PT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090037354DOMESTIC INFORMATION SYSTEM BASED ON TIME, SPACE AND RELEVANCE - A domestic system that gathers extensible markup language (XML) feeds from the Internet, presents them in a unified, structured format, and utilizes usage data to make suggestions to the user.02-05-2009