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Anton Forte, County Down GB
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20080203332 | Fluorometer - A fluorometer comprising an excitation system including an excitation source for producing excitation light capable of causing fluorescence in fluorescent material; and a detection system for detecting said fluorescence. The excitation source comprises one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) associated with means for causing said excitation light to form a beam that projects, during use, from the fluorometer. In one embodiment, the excitation system and the detection system are located in respective separate housings, the angular disposition between the housings being adjustable. In other embodiments, the excitation system and the detection system are located in the same housing. The fluorometer is particularly suited for use in detecting leaks in aqueous environments, especially when mounted on an underwater vehicle. | 08-28-2008 |
Dennis Forte, Wodonga AU
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20090246320 | LOW TEMPERATURE FORMING OF FEEDS - The invention relates to a method and composition for low temperature forming of starch based and/or protein based feeds. It is particularly related to human or animal feeds containing inactivated probiotics, prebiotics, enzymes, inactivated yeasts, botanical extracts and dairy components. The low temperature extrusion process provides a means for the formation of a suitable starch and/or protein-based structure, as a carrier for temperature and/or pressure sensitive ingredients. | 10-01-2009 |
20090297664 | LOW TEMPERATURE FORMING OF FEEDS - This application relates to a method and composition for low temperature forming of starch based and/or protein based feeds. It is particularly related to human or animal feeds containing inactivated probiotics, prebiotics, enzymes, inactivated yeasts, botanical extracts and dairy components. The low temperature extrusion process provides a means for the formation of a suitable starch and/or protein-based structure, as a carrier for temperature and/or pressure sensitive ingredients. | 12-03-2009 |
20130129865 | VACUUM INFUSION FOR THE INCLUSION OF A SUPPLEMENT INTO FOOD PRODUCTS - An improved method of vacuum infusion of a supplement in a porous food product comprising treating a porous food product having a majority pores of within a certain diameter size range with a supplement dispersed in a carrier wherein the supplement comprises particles the majority of which have a size range which is less than the pore diameter size range, said method performed under suitable conditions and for a suitable tone to achieve infusion of the supplement into the food product, the improvement comprising higher levels of supplement incorporation than with other supplement particle sizes. | 05-23-2013 |
Francesco Forte, Maple CA
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20140012676 | PROVIDING MOBILE ADVERTISING TO CONSUMERS OVER A NETWORK - Data is received from an advertiser regarding a mobile advertising campaign. At least one content item is created based on the data. The content item is made accessible over a network. A mobile tag having a link is generated for the content item, the mobile advertising campaign, and/or the advertiser. The mobile tag is made available to the advertiser, who may then distribute the mobile tag. A consumer scanning the mobile tag with an electronic communication device makes a request for the content item by accessing the link. In response, access to the content item is provided over the network. The advertiser may be charged based on the consumer accessing the content item. More than one of the content items may be created for the mobile advertising campaign, and the advertiser may be charged differently based on which of the content items is provided to the consumer. | 01-09-2014 |
Giovanna F. L. Forte, London, Greater London GB
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20160022249 | URINE COLLECTION DEVICE - A urine collection device | 01-28-2016 |
Giuseppe Forte, Loughborough GB
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20130260624 | HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE - The present invention pertains to a polyethylene polymer characterised by the following properties: A number average molecular weight Mn of at least 2.0*10 | 10-03-2013 |
Giuseppe Forte, Leicestershire GB
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20120095168 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SYNTHESIS OF AN ULTRA HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYMER - A method for controlling the physical state of an ultra-high molecular weight polymer to make the ultra-high molecular weight polymer suitable for further processing, and related polymers compositions methods and systems, wherein the method comprises combining a catalyst, monomers, and an additive, for a time and under condition to allow synthesis of a nascent polymer and co-crystallization of the nascent polymer with the additive. | 04-19-2012 |
20160040002 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SYNTHESIS OF AN ULTRA HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYMER - A method for controlling the physical state of an ultra-high molecular weight polymer to make the ultra-high molecular weight polymer suitable for further processing, and related polymers compositions methods and systems, wherein the method comprises combining a catalyst, monomers, and an additive, for a time and under condition to allow synthesis of a nascent polymer and co-crystallization of the nascent polymer with the additive. | 02-11-2016 |
Guy Forte, Jonquiere CA
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20110158868 | IMPROVEMENT TO THE BAYER PROCESS FOR PRODUCING ALUMINA TRIHYDRATE, SAID PROCESS COMPRISING A STEP IN WHICH THE SUPERSATURATED LIQUOR IS FILTERED AT HIGH TEMPERATURE BEFORE DECOMPOSITION - Process for manufacturing alumina trihydrate by alkaline attack of bauxite, following the general steps of the Bayer process, and during which, after settling and before decomposition, the aluminate liquor undergoes a filtration, known as security filtration, so that at the end of the filtration it contains less than 10 mg/l of insoluble particles, characterized in that, during said security filtration, a filtration device is used that comprises a zone in which the liquor is subjected, after passing through said filtration media, to a pressure greater than 2 bar, preferably greater than 3 bar. Preferably, this device also comprises a zone in which the liquor is subjected, before passing through the filtration media, to a pressure greater than 5 bar, preferably greater than 6, typically in the vicinity of 7 bar. In this way, the aluminate liquor can be kept at a high temperature during the security filtration, typically greater than 130° C., preferably greater than 140° C., and be brought to a high degree of supersaturation Rp, typically greater than 1.25, without risk of reversion. | 06-30-2011 |
Jean-Pierre Forte, Longueuil CA
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20090176869 | Halogenated Rhodamine Derivatives and Applications Thereof - Compounds of formula I: | 07-09-2009 |
Maxime Forte, Limoges FR
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20110054811 | MONITORING A FILTER USED FOR FILTERING A FLUID IN AN AIRCRAFT ENGINE - The invention relates to a system for monitoring a filter ( | 03-03-2011 |
Michel Forte, Montreal CA
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20120302155 | MULTI-MODE COMMUNICATION UNIT - There is described a method of operating a multi-mode communication unit. For each frame of a data structure, the unit selectively sets a mode of operation for one of transmission and reception for a given duration, for operation in a radio communication mode of operation or in a sensing mode of operation. The unit interrupts a task within a given frame at a time selected in accordance with a set of priorities, and performs a different task for a given duration. | 11-29-2012 |
Miguel Forte, Rixensart BE
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20140044687 | METHOD FOR USING REGULATORY T CELLS IN THERAPY - A method of regulatory cell therapy for a treating a patient in need thereof, wherein 10 | 02-13-2014 |
Paolo Forte, Maple CA
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20130295475 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FUEL CELL MODULE - A fuel cell module has a hydrogen recirculation pump and a controller. The controller receives a signal indicating the response of the pump to changes in the density or humidity of gasses in the hydrogen recirculation loop. The controller is programmed to consider the signal in controlling one or more balance of plant elements that effect the removal of water from the stack. In a process for operating the fuel cell module, the signal is considered when controlling one or more balance of plant elements that effect the removal of water from the stack. For example, an increase in current drawn from a constant speed or voltage recirculation pump indicates an increase in humidity and suggests that water should be removed from the stack, for example by increasing a coolant temperature set point. | 11-07-2013 |
20150125766 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FUEL CELL MODULE - A fuel cell module has a hydrogen recirculation pump and a controller. The controller receives a signal indicating the response of the pump to changes in the density or humidity of gassess in the hydrogen recirculation loop. The controller is programmed to consider the signal in controlling one or more balance of plant elements that effect the removal of water from the stack. In a process for operating the fuel cell module, the signal is considered when controlling one or more balance of plant elements that effect the removal of water from the stack. For example, an increase in current drawn from a constant speed or voltage recirculation pump indicates an increase in humidity and suggests that water should be removed from the stack, for example by increasing a coolant temperature set point. | 05-07-2015 |
20150288041 | FAST STARTING FUEL CELL - An electrical power supply system has a fuel cell module and a battery. The fuel cell can be selectively connected to the battery system through a diode. The system preferably also has a current sensor and a controller adapted to close a contactor in a by-pass circuit around the diode after sensing a current flowing from the fuel cell through the diode. The system may also have a resistor and a contactor in another by-pass circuit around the diode. In a start-up method, a first contactor is closed to connect the fuel cell in parallel with the battery through the diode and one or more reactant pumps for the fuel cell are turned on. A current sensor is monitored for a signal indicating current flow through the diode. After a current is indicated, a by-pass circuit is provided around the diode. | 10-08-2015 |
20160111741 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VOLTAGE OF FUEL CELL - This specification describes a system and method for controlling the voltage produced by a fuel cell. The system involves providing a bypass line between an air exhaust from the fuel cell and an air inlet of the fuel cell. At least one controllable device is configured to allow the flow rate through the bypass line to be altered. A controller is provided to control the controllable device. The method involves varying the rate of recirculation of air exhaust to air inlet so as to provide a desired change in fuel cell voltage. | 04-21-2016 |
20160118679 | NITROGEN ENRICHED AIR GENERATION AND FUEL TANK INERTING SYSTEM - A fuel cell power module is used to provide nitrogen enriched air for, in one application, fuel tank inerting in an aircraft. The fuel cell power module has a recirculation line between its cathode side outlet and cathode side inlet. At least one control-lable device is provided to allow the flow rate in the recirculation line to be controlled. The recirculation flow rate is adjusted such Cthat the cathode exhaust has an oxygen concentration useful for inerting a fuel tank or suppressing fire. | 04-28-2016 |
Paolo Forte, Toronto CA
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20090148732 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WATER REMOVAL FROM A FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A method for removal of excess process water from a fuel cell system comprises: collecting excess process water in a container; applying vibrations, e.g. ultrasonic vibrations, to at least a portion of the water to create a mist of water; and removing the mist of water from the container and expelling the mist into the ambient atmosphere. The mist may be directed to a radiator to promote evaporation. A corresponding system for removal of excess process water from a fuel cell system comprises is also provided. | 06-11-2009 |
Pierre Forte, Bayonne FR
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20140065511 | STRIPS FOR LINKING AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CONVERTER'S ANODES AND CATHODES AND CONVERTER COMPRISING SAME - A strip for linking anodes and cathodes of an electrochemical converter is made from a metallized porous substrate including a hydrophobic coating, at least in areas in contact with the anodes or cathodes. | 03-06-2014 |
20140134512 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CONVERTER - An electrochemical converter with proton membrane includes a plurality of electrochemical unitary cells connected in series and arranged on a carrier tape elongated along a longitudinal axis, a first face of which has anodes that receive hydrogen and a second face has cathodes that receive air, wherein the hydrogen circulates in a flow parallel to the longitudinal axis of the aforementioned tape and the air circulates in a flow transverse to the longitudinal axis of the aforementioned tape, and separation means dividing the air flow into a cooling flow having no contact with the cathodes and a cathodic reaction flow in contact with the cathodes. | 05-15-2014 |
Rui Miguel Forte, Athens GR
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20130311269 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECOMMENDING A GRAMMAR FOR A MESSAGE CAMPAIGN USED BY A MESSAGE OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM - A system and method is provided for recommending a grammar for a message campaign used by a message optimization system. A user specifies parameters for a new campaign, from which a set of statistical design budgets is calculated. The user selects a grammar structure, recommended based on the statistical design budgets, for the campaign. The n-most relevant past campaigns are identified. Semantic tags, associated with each previously used value from the n-most relevant past campaigns and each of a plurality of untested values, are identified and ranked based on past performance. The previously used values are ordered by ranked tag group and then within each tag group, while the untested values are ordered by ranked tag group and then randomly within the tag group. Recommended values are selected from the ranked list of previously used values and untested values depending on the degree of exploration/conservatism indicated by the user. | 11-21-2013 |
Sebastian Forte, Mauren LI
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20160121920 | ENERGY ABSORPTION DEVICE FOR A STEERING COLUMN - An energy absorption device for a steering column for a motor vehicle may include a bending bracket for energy absorption in a crash event. The bending bracket may comprise a first fastening element and a second fastening element, with the first fastening element being displaceable relative to the second fastening element if, in a crash event, the bending bracket is deformed along a guide track delimited by a start and an end. The energy absorption device may further include one or more collision elements arranged on the guide track. An example collision element may interact with the first fastening element or an element on a retaining part that is secured to the first fastening element such that the collision element, the first fastening element, and/or the element on the retaining part are deformed and absorb additional energy. | 05-05-2016 |
Vincent John Charles Forte, Suffolk GB
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20080228106 | URINE COLLECTION DEVICE - A urine collection device comprises a collector to collect urine voided by a user; first and second outlets adapted to allow urine collected by the collector to drain from the device and a transfer passage adapted to transfer urine collected by the collector to a receptacle. The first outlet includes a flow rate variation device so constructed and arranged that an initial drain flow rate through the variation device is greater than a second drain flow rate through the variation device; and the second outlet comprises an overflow outlet adapted to allow urine collected by the collector to drain from the urine collection device at a third drain flow rate equal to or higher than the initial drain flow rate through the variation device. | 09-18-2008 |
20110040272 | URINE COLLECTION DEVICE - A urine collection device comprises a collector to collect urine voided by a user; first and second outlets adapted to allow urine collected by the collector to drain from the device and a transfer passage adapted to transfer urine collected by the collector to a receptacle. The first outlet includes a flow rate variation device so constructed and arranged that an initial drain flow rate through the variation device is greater than a second drain flow rate through the variation device; and the second outlet comprises an overflow outlet adapted to allow urine collected by the collector to drain from the urine collection device at a third drain flow rate equal to or higher than the initial drain flow rate through the variation device. | 02-17-2011 |
Vito Forte, Toronto CA
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20130098363 | ENDOTRACHEAL CUFF PRESSURE REGULATION CIRCUIT AND METHOD - Cuff pressure modulation results in decreased severity of injury to the subglottic region and upper trachea. A simple device is capable of modulating the pressure in the cuff of a regular endotracheal tube, by coordinating the pressure level to be maximal during the inspiratory phase and minimal during the expiratory phase. This allowed for regular positive airway pressure ventilation as during inspiration the seal was maintained between the ETT and the tracheal mucosa by the inflated cuff, but during expiration cuff deflation allowed the cuff pressure to drop in the subglottic and tracheal area. | 04-25-2013 |
20140134587 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR TRAINING FOR MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS INVOLVING BODY PARTS WITH CONCEALED ANATOMY - The present invention is a medical training simulation apparatus for training of medical professionals in medical examinations involving body parts with concealed geometry. The apparatus may comprise a physical model of a body part having an opening and structure that simulates the concealed geometry of a body part and may receive an inserted medical tool. A video display may be disposed within the structure of the apparatus to display at least one image of a physical defect or medical condition for the body part. The at least one image may e be alterable such that its appearance simulates the appearance of the defect or medical condition within the concealed geometry when viewed using the medical tool in relation to an applicable human or animal subject patient. The training apparatus is operable for one or more simulations for training a trainee in a medical examination or procedure for a body part in accordance with a training method. | 05-15-2014 |
20150221236 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR TRAINING FOR MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS INVOLVING MANIPULATION OF MEDICAL TOOLS - The present invention is a medical training simulation apparatus and computer-implemented training method for training of medical professionals in medical examinations involving body parts with concealed geometry, such as in pneumatic otoscopy of the ear. A video adaptation tool is provided whereby one or more displayed images are adapted based on movements or sensor readings related to manipulation of a medical tool within a physical model of a body part. A computer system is also provided that includes at least one medical training simulation apparatus. | 08-06-2015 |
20150279238 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR TRAINING FOR OPHTHALMIC EXAMINATIONS - The present invention is a medical training apparatus and system is provided for training of medical professionals in ophthalmic examinations based on manipulation of a medical tool. The apparatus may comprise a physical model of an eye having an opening through which an image display is visible that simulates the appearance of an eye during ophthalmoscopy. A modified ophthalmoscope includes movement sensors and captures movement information, which is processed by the system to selectively display corresponding sections of images of an eye. The training apparatus is operable for one or more simulations for training a trainee in a medical examination or procedure for a body part in accordance with a training method. | 10-01-2015 |
Yehuda Forte, Yavne IL
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20120193375 | WATER DISPENSER WITH BAG IN A BOX UNIT - The subject matter discloses an apparatus, comprising a housing; a mineral water container positioned within the housing and formed as a bag and box package unit; a chilled water faucet and a hot water faucet configured to dispense chilled mineral water and hot mineral water from the apparatus. In some cases, the apparatus further comprises a cold water tank for receiving water at room temperature from the mineral water container and supply cold water to the cold water faucet and a hot water tank for receiving water at room temperature from the mineral water container and supply hot water to the hot water faucet. The apparatus may comprise a pump for pumping water from the mineral water container to the cold water tank and the hot water tank. | 08-02-2012 |
20140263449 | WATER DISPENSER WITH BAG IN A BOX UNIT - The subject matter discloses an apparatus, comprising a housing; a mineral water container positioned within the housing and formed as a bag and box package unit; a chilled water faucet and a hot water faucet configured to dispense chilled mineral water and hot mineral water from the apparatus. In some cases, the apparatus further comprises a cold water tank for receiving water at room temperature from the mineral water container and supply cold water to the cold water faucet and a hot water tank for receiving water at room temperature from the mineral water container and supply hot water to the hot water faucet. The apparatus may comprise a pump for pumping water from the mineral water container to the cold water tank and the hot water tank. | 09-18-2014 |
20140374444 | WATER DISPENSER WITH A CLEANING MECHANISM - The subject matter discloses a water dispenser apparatus, comprising with a single suction unit for pumping water from a water container to a cold water tank and a hot water tank. The single suction unit also pumps water from a suction tube connected to either the cold water tank or the hot water tank. The water sucked by the suction unit from the suction tube is circulated between the cold water tank and the hot water tank and when heated is used to clean tubes and tanks at the water dispenser apparatus and is transferred at tubes within the water dispenser apparatus. The subject matter also provides for cleaning a connector connecting the water container to the tubes of the water dispenser apparatus using the single pump, which pumps water from the hot water tank towards the water container. | 12-25-2014 |
20160023880 | BEVERAGE DISPENSER AND METHOD FOR SANITATION THEREOF - A method for sanitizing a beverage dispenser apparatus includes filling fluid in at least a hot beverage tank of a beverage dispensing apparatus, heating the fluid in the hot beverage tank to a predetermined temperature range, configuring the drain valve to a closed state, activating a primary sanitation cycle by causing the heated fluid from the hot beverage tank to flow through at least a first subset of components of the beverage dispenser apparatus and terminating the primary sanitation cycle when at least one predetermined condition is satisfied. A secondary sanitation cycle is activated by causing the heated fluid from the hot beverage tank to flow through at least a second subset of components of the beverage dispenser apparatus. | 01-28-2016 |
20160101447 | WATER DISPENSER WITH A CLEANING MECHANISM - The subject matter discloses a water dispenser, comprising a water container, a water supply system, a fluid pump and a control unit. The water supply system is configured to supply water from the water container to a hot water reservoir and to a cold water reservoir and is further configured to provide hot water from said hot water reservoir and cold water from said cold water reservoir to a user of said water dispenser. The fluid pump is fluidly coupled to a fluid flow system and the water supply system and is configured to pump a quantity of hot water from the hot water reservoir to the water container via a fluid flow conduit of the fluid flow system for a cleansing operation of at least the fluid flow system. The control unit is in communication with the fluid pump for controlling the cleansing operation. | 04-14-2016 |