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Francesc Ayats, Barcelona ES

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20090196891PROCESS FOR PREPARING WATER SOLUBLE ARTICLES - A process for preparing a water-soluble article comprising a water-soluble primary thermoformed component and a water-soluble secondary component arranged therein comprises: 08-06-2009
20090196892PROCESS FOR PREPARING WATER SOLUBLE ARTICLES - A process for preparing a water-soluble article comprising a water-soluble primary thermoformed component and a water-soluble secondary component arranged therein comprises:— 08-06-2009
20100180549PROCESS FOR PREPARING A WATER-SOLUBLE CONTAINER WITH TWO COMPARTMENTS - A process for preparing a water-soluble container comprising at least two compartments which comprises: 07-22-2010
20110062620Process for Making a Pellet - The invention comprises a shaping process for making pellets of a thermoplastic extrudable resin composition. The resin composition comprises a thermoplastic polymer, plasticiser and optionally further additives. The plasticiser comprises a component which is solid at room temperature. The process is run at a temperature above the melting point of the plasticiser and below the melting/plastification temperature of the thermoplastic polymer.03-17-2011

Patent applications by Francesc Ayats, Barcelona ES

Francesc Ayats Ardite, Barcelona ES

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080223912Packaging - Packaging for moisture-sensitive material or material containing volatile contents comprises an inner water-impermeable means for enclosing such material, and an outer container (09-18-2008

Francesc Balaguer, Dallas, TX US

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20110086353Identification of MicroRNAs (miRNAs) in Fecal Samples as Biomarkers for Gastroenterological Cancers - A simple, rapid, inexpensive, and promising commercial biomarker assay method for multiple diseases is described herein. The present invention detects miRNA-based biomarkers in human stool specimens. The method of the present invention amplifies miRNA directly from stool specimens without any prior miRNA extraction. Differential expression of specific microRNAs in stool of colorectal cancer CRC and adenoma patients suggest fecal microRNAs as a novel potential biomarker for colorectal neoplasia detection. The method of the present invention has diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic relevance for gastroenterological cancers/colorectal cancer and as well as further acquired or hereditary GI diseases.04-14-2011

Francesc Blanch Martell, Barcelona ES

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20100266550MAMMALIAN MILK MICROORGANISMS, COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING THEM AND THEIR USE FOR THE TREATMENT OF MASTITIS - The present invention relates to a novel approach to prevent or treat mastitis both in humans and animals through the use of mammal milk-derived microorganisms obtained from healthy hosts of the homologous species; to those new probiotic microorganisms obtained from milk able to reduce infectious mastitis and the method of screening used for their obtaining; to the use of these probiotic bacteria for the prophylaxis or treatment against mastitis and other diseases; and finally, to compositions comprising these compounds.10-21-2010

Francesc Boixadera, Cambridge GB

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20090168914Method and System for Utilizing Transmit Local Oscillator for Improved Cell Search and Multi-Link Communication in Multi-Mode Device - A multi-receiver wireless communication device includes a transmitter, a transmit oscillator communicatively coupled to the transmitter, a receive oscillator communicatively coupled to a first receiver and second receiver, and a switching assembly having a first state in which the receive oscillator is coupled to the first and second receivers and a second state in which the receive oscillator is de-coupled from the second receiver and the transmit oscillator is coupled to the second receiver. The first receiver and the second receiver of the wireless communication device are able to operate independent of one another when the switching assembly is in the second state.07-02-2009
20120003972Low-Cost Multimode GSM Monitoring from TD-SCDMA - Embodiments of techniques for low-cost multimode operation in wireless communications involving the Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access (TD-SCDMA) standard and the Global System for Mobile telecommunications (GSM) standard are described. In one aspect, a method of multimode operation in a mobile telecommunication device renders wireless communications based on the TD-SCDMA standard using either or both of first and second frequency synthesizers of the mobile telecommunication device. The method also receives signals based on the GSM standard using either or both of the first and second frequency synthesizers of the mobile telecommunication device. Techniques for performing baton handover as well as signal reception for multimedia broadcast and multicast services (MBMS) using two frequency synthesizers are also provided.01-05-2012

Francesc Bravo Montero, Manresa ES

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20100202148Laser apparatus - A laser apparatus includes a base frame extruded in one single piece of light alloy metal which determines a chamber intended to receive the laser generator cavity, incorporated within the chamber. The plane of the lower base of the chamber coincides with the base plane of the extruded base, and the lateral faces of the chamber are directed towards opposed lateral faces of partition walls of the extruded base, with controlled clearance to permit the expansion of the laser generator cavity without mechanical stresses being produced on same, capable of deforming it.08-12-2010

Francesc Carrera Carrera, Barcelona ES

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20110251234MESYLATE SALT OF 5-(2--1-HYDROXYETHYL)-8-HYDROXYQUINOLIN-2(1H)-ONE AS AGONIST OF THE BETA2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTOR - The present disclosure relates to a mesylate salt of 5-(2-{[6-(2,2-difluoro-2-phenylethoxy)hexyl]amino}-1-hydroxyethyl)-8-hydroxyquinolin-2(1H)-one as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and their use in therapy as agonists of the β2 receptor.10-13-2011
20120003183ADDITION SALTS OF TROMETHAMINE WITH AZABIPHENYLAMINOBENZOIC ACID DERIVATIVES AS DHODH INHIBITORS - The present disclosure is directed to novel crystalline addition salts of (i) tromethamine with (ii) an azabiphenylaminobenzoic acid derivatives of formula (I), pharmaceutically acceptable solvates thereof, pharmaceutical combinations thereof, and methods of treatment.01-05-2012
20120003184SODIUM SALT OF 5-CYCLOPROPYL-2-BENZOIC ACID AS DHODH INHIBITOR - The present disclosure is directed to the sodium salt of 5-cyclopropyl-2-{[2-(2,6-difluorophenyl)pyrimidin-5-yl]amino}benzoic acid, pharmaceutically acceptable solvates thereof, pharmaceutical combinations thereof, and methods of treatment.01-05-2012
20120014918ADDITION SALTS OF AMINES CONTAINING HYDROXYL AND/OR CARBOXYLIC GROUPS WITH AMINO NICOTINIC ACID DERIVATIVES AS DHODH INHIBITORS - The present disclosure is directed to novel water-soluble pharmaceutically acceptable, crystalline addition salts of (i) an amine containing one or more hydroxyl and/or carboxylic groups with (ii) amino nicotinic acid derivatives of formula (I)01-19-2012

Francesc Coromina, Katwijk NL

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20100291866Multi-Beam Communication Satellite Antenna with Failure Compensation - A radio frequency radiation module includes a beam forming network capable of applying a signal including contributions to several beams, to several channels. Each channel has a high power amplifier without redundant units, and an antenna radiating feed connected to the output of the amplifier. The beam forming network has a device for selective compensation for failure of one of the channels, increasing the power of the contribution of at least one of the signals to a beam for which the radiation is affected by the failure.11-18-2010

Francesc Dalmases, Bellaterra - Barcelona ES

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080273549Method of Operating a Network Node of a Network, a Network Node, a Network System, a Computer-Readable Medium, and a Program Element - A method of operating a network node of a network, a network node, a network system, a computer-readable medium, and a program element A method (11-06-2008
20080273606Method For Signaling the Status of a Subcarrier in a Mc Network and a Method For Adaptively Allocating the Subcarrieres in a Mc Network - A fast method for allocating those channels or subcarriers of a multicarrier network to an ahead lying transmission is to let a transmitting terminal and a receiving terminal which intend to access the medium determine the status of the channels or subcarriers that are within their reception range and send a signal indicating the determined status to the corresponding terminal which will select those channels or subcarriers for the eventual transmission which fit best. Other terminals within the transmission range of the transmitting or the receiving terminal respect the reservation and wait for the current transmission to find out which channels or subcarriers are actually used.11-06-2008
20090010210 Method Of Distributive Reservation Of A Medium In A Radio Communications Network - Method for reservation of a medium in a radio communication network for data transmission between stations (A-E) of the network comprising at least one station (A, B, E) operating according to a first protocol (DRP) and a second station (C, D) operating according to a second protocol (802.11), the method comprises the steps of: providing a contention free period (01-08-2009
20090248829INTERCONNECTION OF WIRELESS NETWORKS USING A MASTER/SLAVE NODE - A network array (10-01-2009

Patent applications by Francesc Dalmases, Bellaterra - Barcelona ES

Francesc Dalmases, Barcelona ES

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080232345Time-Based Coexistence Method For Wireless Communication - A method for facilitating coexistence of wireless technologies competing for the same bandwidth includes, with a first component (09-25-2008

Francesc Daura Luna, Barcelona ES

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20090027185Method and System for Improving the Monitoring of the External Environment of a Motor Vehicle - The invention relates to a method and system for improving the monitoring of the external environment of a motor vehicle. According to the invention, the vehicle comprises a built-in system for detecting objects with which it is likely to collide, within a monitored area covering a blind spot, comprising a capturing device for acquiring images that are representative of one or more objects located within said area and an electronic system for processing and analysing input signals. The inventive method comprises the automatic activation of an infrared light source in the direction of the monitored area when the images acquired cannot be processed and analysed in order to provide a result that would reliably detect a determined object and the automatic deactivation of said infrared light source when the acquired images produce the correct result without the need for infrared light. In addition, the system comprises a model with an infrared light source.01-29-2009

Patent applications by Francesc Daura Luna, Barcelona ES

Francesc Godia Casablancas, Barcelona ES

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20110201111METHOD FOR OBTAINING CONNECTIVE MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS FROM THE MONONUCLEAR FRACTION OF HUMAN BONE MARROW - The present invention relates to a method for obtaining connective mesenchymal stem cells from the mononuclear fraction of human bone marrow cells using type AB human serum as a supplement. Said method includes the steps of obtaining said mononuclear fraction of bone marrow, the step of recovering and pre-expanding the connective stem cells and the step of expanding the connective stem cells until obtaining the clinical dose required for the therapeutic use thereof.08-18-2011

Francesc Gusi, Barcelona ES

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20100130718Diols and Polyols - The invention relates to new diols and polyols which are hydroxypropyl esters of hydroxycarboxylic or polycarboxylic acids. The new diols and polyols are useful as monomer compounds and reactive solvents.05-27-2010

Francesc Llabres Ximena, San Cugat Del Valles ES

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20110294659PHOTOCATALYTIC MIXTURE FOR THE DEGRADATION OF NITROGEN OXIDES - A first aspect of the invention consists of a photocatalytic mixture designed to obtain degradation of nitrogen oxides through synergic combination of the two compounds: TiO12-01-2011

Francesc Mitjans, Igualada ES

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20100254977ENGINEERED ANTI-ALPHA V-INTEGRIN HYBRID ANTIBODIES - The invention relates to engineered antibodies which specifically bind to integrin receptors, especially the alpha V integrin receptor subunit. The antibodies comprise the antigen binding sites (CDRs) of a known mouse anti-integrin antibody, as well as hybrid light chain variable sequences, mutated heavy chain variable sequences (Frs) and modified heavy chain constant sequences. The novel antibodies have improved immunogenic and expression properties and elicit excellent anti-angiogenic as well as anti-tumor activities in humans in monotherapy but also and above all in combination with other angiogenesis and tumor inhibiting agents.10-07-2010

Patent applications by Francesc Mitjans, Igualada ES

Francesc Perez Lado, Palamos ES

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20100170119REMOVABLE DEVICE FOR ATTACHING TWO MECHANICAL PARTS - A removable device for attaching two mechanical parts includes a pin removably locking a first part with respect to a second part, a retainer member on the pin and a resiliently loaded tension member which collaborate to prevent the pin from coming out of its locked position; the removable device further includes at least two inclined surfaces, the general shape of which is that of a projection oriented in the axial direction of the pin, such that when the pin rotates, the retainer member runs along the inclined surfaces and the pin moves between the locked position and unlocked position against a force exerted on the pin along a longitudinal axial direction of the pin exerted by the tension member.07-08-2010

Francesc Puig-Basagoiti, Allston, MA US

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20110212986ANTI-FLAVIVIRUS THERAPEUTIC - The present invention relates to anti-flavivirus compounds, including lycorine and derivatives thereof, and their use in treating a subject infected by a flavivirus. The present invention also relates to the use of the anti-flavivirus compounds for the prophylaxis of flavivirus infection. The present invention further relates to a method of suppressing viral RNA synthesis of a flavivirus. Also described is a method of preparing an anti-flavivirus compound for use in the treatment or prophylaxis of flavivirus infection.09-01-2011

Francesc Ribas Arino, Girona ES

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20120067894Device with an Electromechanical Lock for the Safe Distribution of Blood or Hemocomponents - A transparent rigid-material container (03-22-2012

Francesc Ribas-Ariño, Girona ES

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20120062368Hospital Identification Bracelet - A hospital identification bracelet includes a flexible strip (03-15-2012

Francesc Sureda Alsina, Girona ES

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20090084429STAND-ALONE, INTERACTIVE MODULAR ENERGY-PRODUCTION SYSTEM - Stand-alone, interactive modular solar-energy-production system. This system consists of an oblong frame that supports the photovoltaic field that receives the solar energy, an azimuth/zenith tracker, an actuating means generator and computerized control means. The base of the frame is supported in a rotary fashion on a shaft fixed securely in the ground and is supported by rolling means that can move in a rotary fashion over the ground with respect to said fixed shaft. During rotation, the rolling means adapt to the ground via tilting means associated with the fixed shaft that enable the frame to maintain balance. The base is coupled to said fixed shaft in an off-centre position and the rolling means, also, are off-centre with respect to said fixed shaft, which enables the frame to be oriented with respect to the wind in the manner of a wind vane.04-02-2009

Francesc Tanarro Marquez, Barcelona ES

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20120013743Device for Monitoring Condition of a Railway Supply Line - The present invention provides a monitor for monitoring a condition of a railway supply line when the supply line is in contact with a head of a pantograph of a vehicle in order to power the vehicle. The monitor includes a camera for monitoring parameters indicative of operating capability of the railway supply line and a reflective element including a pattern arranged on the pantograph head. The camera is arranged on the vehicle so as to register the pattern position with respect to a vertical direction. A pantograph and a vehicle are also provided.01-19-2012

Francesc Teixidor, Barcelona ES

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20110247945POTENTIOMETRIC SENSORS BASED ON ANIONIC BORON CLUSTERS - Potentiometric sensor comprising an ion selective electrode and the latter, on its part, containing a membrane characterized in that it comprises: a thermoplastic material; an electroactive substance based on a salt wherein the cation is the protonated form of the analyte to be determined and the anion is a cluster which comprises boron atoms; and a plasticizing agent. In addition, the invention further relates to the use of said sensor for the detection and/or quantification of a compound containing at least one nitrogen atom.10-13-2011

Francesc Yraola Font, Barcelona ES

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080227809Arylalkylamine Vanadium (V) Salts for the Treatment and/or Prevention of Diabetes Mellitus - This invention provides compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof for treating human type 1 and type 2 diabetes, particularly insulin-resistant diabetes.09-18-2008
20080269282Compounds for Inhibiting Copper-Containing Amine Oxidases and Uses Thereof - This invention is directed to inhibitors of copper-containing amine oxidases (E.C.1.4.3.6) including semicarbazide-sensitive amine oxidase (SSAO; also known as vascular adhesion protein-1, VAP-I), and their therapeutic use in inflammatory diseases, diabetes and its associated complications, atherosclerosis, neurodegenerative diseases, obesity, hypertension and cancer.10-30-2008