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Charles Jans, Surrey GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110178850FUTURE COST ESTIMATE FORECASTING FOR TECHNOLOGIES - A system for forecasting a future cost estimate for a technology includes a cost receipt unit configured to receive a first cost point and a second cost point identifying a starting cost at a first time period and a midpoint cost at a second time period, and calculate a third cost point to express the first cost point and the second cost point in a range of zero to one. The system also includes a base curve unit configured to determine a base S-curve from the first cost point, the second cost point and the third cost point. The system includes a weighting unit configured to receive weightings of cost-reduction drivers. The system includes a base curve adjustment unit configured to adjust the base S-curve based on the weightings of the cost-reduction drivers to create an adjusted S-curve.07-21-2011

Christiaan Gerardus Johannes Maria Jans, Oss NL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090062262NON STEROIDAL GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR MODULATORS - The present invention relates to compounds having general Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In this formula R03-05-2009

Earl Jans, Diamond Bar, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080295300Locking zipper - A locking zipper includes a zip retainer and a zip fastener for zipping two elongated engaging tracks locating alongside of each other. The zip retainer includes a retention base, and a locking head integrally extended from the retention base. The zip fastener includes a sliding base and a key-free locker which is integrally provided at the sliding base and is releasably engaged with the locking head. At a zipped position, the sliding base is slid to the retention base for zipping the engaging tracks with each other that the key-free locker is locked with the locking head to securely lock up the zip fastener with the zip retainer. At an unzipped position, the key-free locker is released from the locking head such that the sliding base is slid away from the retention base for unzipping the engaging tracks from each other.12-04-2008

Erich Jans, Orsenhausen DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090260321FEEDER FOR A THERMOFORMING MACHINE - The feeder for tablets, capsules or dragées has a stationary base unit and an exchangeable format unit with a sorting plate for evenly distributing the products and with a filling unit including a number of vertically extending filling tubes having a guiding channel for receiving the tablets, capsules or dragées from the sorting plate, and a blocking slide unit for temporarily blocking the guiding channels of the filling tubes. The base unit has a first hanger device for the sorting plate, a second hanger device for the filling unit, and at least one adjusting device for adjusting the first hanger device relative to the second hanger device.10-22-2009

Eugeen Maria Jozef Jans, Meerhout BE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100189783RELATING TO ANTI-HIV TABLET FORMULATIONS - An anti-HIV tablet formulation comprising a core containing 0.1 to 1.5% by weight (w/w) of colloidal silicon dioxide and 0.4 to 0.9% by weight (w/w) of a lubricant, the balance of the core comprising darunavir, a disintegrant and a filler comprising a spray-dried mixture of microcrystalline cellulose and colloidal silicon dioxide, the core being optionally coated with a film coating.07-29-2010
20100190809COMBINATION FORMULATIONS - This invention relates to solid oral dosage forms of the HIV inhibitors containing a combination of TMC114 and TMC125.07-29-2010
20120009259FORMULATION FOR CO-THERAPY TREATMENT OF DIABETES - The present invention is directed a pharmaceutical compositions for co-therapy treatment and prevention of glucose-related disorders such as Type 2 diabetes mellitus and Syndrome X.01-12-2012

Eugeen Marie Jozef Jans, Meerhout BE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090202634PHARMACEUTICAL DOSAGE FORM - The invention relates to a pharmaceutical dosage form, preferably with controlled release of a pharmacologically active compound (A) contained therein, the pharmaceutical dosage form very preferably being tamper-resistant and most preferably having a breaking strength B08-13-2009

Eugene Marie Jozef Jans, Beerse BE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090191266Pregelatinized Starch In A Controlled Release Formulation - The present invention concerns the use of pregelatinized starch to prevent dose-dumping from a hydrophilic controlled release formulation. It also concerns a hydrophilic controlled release formulation, more in particular a hydrophilic controlled release matrix formulation, and solid dosage forms prepared therefrom, preferably for once daily oral administration. The hydrophilic controlled release formulation comprises pregelatinized starch, one or more active ingredients, one or more viscous hydrophilic polymers and optionally pharmaceutically acceptable formulating agents. Preferred hydrophilic polymers include hydroxypropyl cellulose and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose.07-30-2009

Gerold Jans, Waldburg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110016968Metering device - A metering device (01-27-2011
20110132411ADAPTER FOR COUPLING A DOSING SYSTEM TO A WATER SUPPLY LINE - Adapter for coupling a dosing system to a water supply line, comprising a water inlet and a water outlet, which may be coupled to a water supply line, such that water can flow through the adapter and means for fixing a dosing device on or in the adapter, wherein the dosing device comprises a controller, a sensor unit, at least one actuator, connected to a power source and the controller such that a control signal from the controller brings about a movement of the actuator whereupon a product release is carried out or stopped. The means for foxing the dosing device on or in the adapter and the dosing device are designed such that in the coupled state a fluid-tight connection is formed between the adapter and the dosing device which prevents inflow of water into the adapter and an outflow of flowing water from the adapter.06-09-2011
20110139816DOSING SYSTEM WITH CONTROLLED PRODUCT RELEASE IN THE INCLINED POSITION - The invention relates to a dosing system configured for positioning inside a dishwashing machine, and in particular between the tines of the dish rack as per a dinner plate, comprising a detachable cartridge comprising a number of chambers used to physically separate and contain various washing or cleaning agents, wherein the outlet openings of the dosing system are positioned downward in the direction of gravity when the system is in operation in the dishwasher. The chambers of the cartridge and the various outlets are of such size and arrangement that complete emptying of the cartridge chambers is possible by gravity even if the dosing system is tilted from vertical by 2°-20° degrees during use.06-16-2011
20110139818CARTRIDGE FOR A DOSING SYSTEM - A cartridge for flowable washing or cleaning agents for use in a dispenser includes at least two elements, each having a connecting edge by which the at least two elements are connected and bonded together to define an interior space; a plurality of chambers within the interior space for spatially separate accommodation of different preparations of a flowable washing or cleaning agent; a cartridge bottom surface which in a service position is directed downwards in the direction of gravity; and at least two chambers, each of which comprises at least one outlet orifice arranged on the cartridge bottom, wherein the connecting edge of the elements extends across the cartridge bottom surface at a distance from the outlet orifices such that the connecting edge does not intersect with or come into contact with the outlet orifices.06-16-2011
20110139820METERING SYSTEM WITH COMPONENT SUPPORT - A dispensing system for the interior of a dishwashing machine includes a component carrier on which components are detachably or nondetachably arranged, including at least a dispensing chamber, an actuator, and a closing element as well as an energy source and/or a control unit and/or a sensor unit. The closing element is coupled with the actuator such that movement of the actuator displaces the closing element into a closure or a release position. The at least one dispensing chamber is connected in communicating manner with at least one cartridge chamber and includes an inlet for inflow of washing or cleaning agent from a cartridge chamber and an outlet for outflow of washing or cleaning agent from the dispensing chamber into its surrounding environment. The outlet of the dispensing chamber is closable or openable by the closing element.06-16-2011
20110174341CONNECTABLE DOSING DEVICE - A dosing system, in particular for positioning on or within a dishwasher, comprising at least one cartridge for free-flowing washing or cleaning agents with a number of chambers for physically separate housing of different preparations of a washing or cleaning agent and a dosing device which may be connected to the cartridge, comprising at least one power source, a controller, a sensor unit, at least one actuator, connected to the power source and the controller such that a control signal from the controller brings about a movement of the actuator, a sealing element, coupled to the actuator such that a movement of the actuator puts the sealing element in a sealing or an open position, at least one dosing chamber, in communication with at least one of the cartridge chambers when the cartridge and dosing device are assembled, wherein the dosing chamber has an inlet for the inflow of washing or cleaning agent from a cartridge chamber and an outlet for the outflow of washing or cleaning agent from the dosing chamber into the surroundings, wherein at least the outlet of the dosing chamber may be sealed or opened by the sealing element, wherein the dosing device has a least one first interface which interacts with a corresponding interface on a water-using device such as in particular a domestic water-using device, preferably a dishwasher or washing machine such that a transmission of signals and/or electric power from the water-using device to the dosing device is possible.07-21-2011
20110174346DOSING SYSTEM FOR A DISHWASHER - A dispensing system, in particular for a user to position in the interior of a dishwashing machine, comprising at least one cartridge for flowable washing or cleaning agents with a plurality of chambers for spatially separate accommodation of in each case different preparations of a washing or cleaning agent, and a dispenser couplable with the cartridge and comprising an energy source, a control unit, a sensor unit, at least one actuator, which is connected with the energy source and the control unit in such a manner that a control signal from the control unit brings about movement of the actuator, a closing element, which is coupled with the actuator such that movement of the actuator displaces the closing element into a closure or a release position, at least one dispensing chamber which, when cartridge and dispenser are assembled, is connected in communicating manner with at least one of the cartridge chambers, wherein the dispensing chamber comprises an inlet for inflow of washing or cleaning agent from a cartridge chamber and an outlet for outflow of washing or cleaning agent from the dispensing chamber into the surrounding environment, wherein at least the outlet of the dispensing chamber is closable or openable by the closing element.07-21-2011
20120031930CARTRIDGE - The invention relates to a cartridge for coupling to a dosing device which may be positioned within a domestic device for dispensing at least one washing or cleaning agent preparation, the cartridge having at least one chamber for storing at least one free-flowing liquid or powder washing or cleaning agent preparation and the cartridge is protected against ingress of rinsing water into the chamber(s) when coupled to the dosing device. The cartridge is provided with at least one outlet opening on the lower side in gravity direction, in particular for gravity fed dispensing of preparation from at least one chamber and at least one ventilation opening on the underside in the direction of gravity for ventilation of at least one chamber, wherein the ventilation opening is separate from the outlet opening and the ventilation opening has a communicating connection with at least one chamber of the cartridge.02-09-2012

Hermans Jans, Landgraaf NL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100144073Light-Emitting Diode Arrays and Methods of Manufacture - A representative LED array includes: a base substrate (BS) and a plurality of light emitting diodes, each of the light emitting diodes comprising a stack of a first contact layer, a semiconductor stack and a second contact layer, the semiconductor stack being on top of the first contact layer, the second contact layer being on top of the semiconductor stack; the plurality of light emitting diodes being arranged in pixel matrix on the base substrate as LEDs of at least three types (R, G, B); the LEDs according to their type (R, G, B) being arranged as at least a first, second and third sub-pixel in the pixel matrix for emission of radiation of a respective specific at least first, second and third color; and interconnection circuitry on the substrate, operative to connect to the light emitting diodes of the array for addressing each of the light emitting diodes.06-10-2010

Jan Jans, Maasbracht NL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090016494ANTI-SCATTER DEVICE, METHOD AND SYSTEM - An anti-scatter device for suppressing scattered radiation is disclosed. The anti-scatter device comprises a plurality of x-ray absorbing layers. The anti-scatter device further comprises a plurality of spacer layers, such that each spacer layer is arranged between any two of the plurality of x-ray absorbing layers in order to hold each of the plurality of x-ray absorbing layers in a pre-defined orientation. Furthermore, each of the plurality of spacer layers comprises a plurality of unsealed voids to reduce the absorption of x-rays incident on at least a portion on each of the spacer layers.01-15-2009

Jeroen Gerard Theodor Jans, Nijmegen NL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120124811Method for Manufacturing a Sitting Orthosis from a Representation of the Contact Surface of the Sitting Orthosis, and a Sitting Orthosis Manufactured in Such a Manner - The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a sitting orthosis, which is provided with a contact surface where the user of the sitting orthosis makes contact with the sitting orthosis, from a representation of the contact surface of the sitting orthosis. The method comprises of manufacturing a shell part on the basis of the representation of the contact surface by machining processable material under the control of the representation of the contact surface of the sitting orthosis; and arranging a covering layer on the thus obtained shell part. The invention also relates to a sitting orthosis. The sitting orthosis comprises a contact surface where the user of the sitting orthosis makes contact with the sitting orthosis, wherein the sitting orthosis is assembled from a shell part of a material processable by machining and wherein at least the contact surface is provided with a covering layer.05-24-2012

John Jans, Grass Valley, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100127474Pivoting motorcycle footpeg - A tortion bar powered partially rotatable footpeg for a motorcycle.05-27-2010

John Jans, Hillsborough, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090043365METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND SYSTEMS FOR REDUCING INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING OR TREATING OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA - Embodiments include methods, apparatuses, and systems for reducing elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in a patient to either prevent or treat open-angle glaucoma. Heat is applied to the trabecular meshwork in the patient's eye without damaging proteins in the trabecular meshwork. The application of heat to the trabecular meshwork has the effect of relaxing or loosening protein clogs or other inhibitors in the trabecular meshwork, which are either reducing or obstructing of the outflow of aqueous humor, thereby increasing the patient's IOP and causing ocular hypertension (OHT). By loosening or relaxing clogs or other inhibitors in the trabecular meshwork, the outflow path for aqueous humor is increased or restored, which can lower IOP and either prevent or treat glaucoma. Force may also be applied to the patient's eye to apply pressure to the trabecular meshwork to further assist in the loosening or relaxing of clogs or other inhibitors in the trabecular meshwork.02-12-2009

John M. Jans, Hillsborough, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120088980MEIBOMIAN GLAND ILLUMINATING AND IMAGING - In an illustrative embodiment, an apparatus for imaging a portion of a mammalian eyelid has an eye contact lenspiece configured to direct the light through an eyelid from posterior to anterior surface to thereby trans-illuminate the eyelid, when the light source illuminates the contact lens. An imaging device receives an image of the eyelid as it is trans-illuminated. Other methods and apparatus are presented in various embodiments, hence this abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.04-12-2012

Karolien Jans, Hasselt BE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100284860MOLECULES SUITABLE FOR BINDING TO A METAL LAYER FOR COVALENTLY IMMOBILIZING BIOMOLECULES - An article is provided for immobilizing functional organic biomolecules (e.g. proteins, DNA, and the like) through a covalent bond to a thiolate or disulfide monolayer to a metal surface wherein an extra activation step of the surface layer or an activation step of the functional biomolecules or bioreceptors could be avoided. The monolayer can contain, but is not limited to, two moieties. One has a group that resists nonspecific adsorption and another has a group that directly (without activation) reacts with functional groups on the biomolecules. In addition, poly(ethylene oxide) groups are incorporated in the monolayer surfaces to resist the nonspecific adsorption and to enhance the specific affinity interactions. A sensor device including these monolayers is also provided to perform reproducible, sensitive, specific and stable bioanalysis.11-11-2010

Patent applications by Karolien Jans, Hasselt BE

Kris Cyriel Johan Jans, Westerlo BE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120077412HIVE-MOUNTED DISSEMINATOR DEVICE - The present invention relates to the dissemination of biological control agents or other substances through the use of bees, in particular bumblebees. It relates to a disseminator device, installable in or in connection to the hive, and which contains biological control agents or other substances which are picked up, carried and disseminated by the bees when leaving the hive.03-29-2012

Lucas A. Jans, Bend, OR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110264751SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A VIDEO EMAILING SERVICE - Systems and methods for creating, transmitting and receiving a video email. A user records a video for incorporation into a video email. The user logs into a video server and uses a video creation interface to record a video and define an email message in which to embed the video. The video may be stored on the video server and the message contents are passed to a messaging server. The messaging server downloads one or more frames of the recorded video and creates a still image using the one or more frames. The messaging server embeds the image into an email and includes the message contents to create a video email. The messaging server sends the video email to a recipient. The recipient receives the email and clicks on the one or more images. The recipient's computer launches a web browser that automatically plays the video from the video server.10-27-2011

Philippe Jans, Lier BE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090301220DEVICE FOR MEASURING A MASS FLOW - The present invention relates to a mass flow meter (12-10-2009

Rene Jans, Eindhoven NL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090039592Product orienting apparatus - A product orienting apparatus for orienting a product according to the present invention comprises a table comprising a rotatable device. The table has a table surface comprising at least a first surface area being provided by the rotatable device. The device is rotatable about an axis substantially perpendicular to the table surface. The table also has an array of substantially identical spherical rollers, each spherical roller being suitable for contacting the product at a first contacting point of the spherical roller and for contacting the table surface with a second contacting point of the spherical roller. The array of spherical rollers comprises a first group of spherical rollers contacting the surface area of the device with their second contacting point thereby enabling to convert a rotation of the device into rotation of a product contacting the spherical rollers of the first group of spherical rollers. The table furthermore has a plate having an aperture encompassing the rotatable device. The table surface comprises a second surface area provided by the plate. The second surface area is substantially coplanar with the first surface area.02-12-2009

Rene Jans, Kp Eindhoven NL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090071994Apparatus and method for separating a stack of sheets from a pile of sheets - Apparatus for separating a stack of sheets from a pile of sheet material that is arranged so that tear paths of a plurality of sheets form a tear surface includes a first clamp for clamping the pile at a first side of the tear surface and a second clamp for clamping the pile at a second side of the tear surface. At least the first clamp includes a sustaining member having at least one sustaining point for supporting the pile, and an upper member having at least one contact point for contacting the pile. Rotation of the first clamp relative to the second clamp brings about the separation of a stack of sheets from the pile of sheet material by breaking the tear paths present in the tear surface.03-19-2009

Robertus Jozef Franciscus Jans, Zwanenburg NL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120004362COATING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING COLOURED POLYMERS - A hiding coating composition containing a coloured polymer as colourant. The polymer is made by reacting a dye with a polymer having reactive groups.01-05-2012

Roland Jans, Ulm DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090029014System and Method For Monitoring Manufactured Pre-Prepared Meals - Described are a system and method for monitoring pre-prepared meals which can be assembled as a plurality of portions. Assembled pre-prepared meals can be monitored starting from their assembly up to the ultimate consumption. Pre-prepared meals are arranged on tray-like containers and a data carrier is fastened which contains meal-specific data. These meal-specific data can be read out at at least two reading stations to be able to keep a record of the conditions of manufacture, storage and/or cooling.01-29-2009
20090040045System and Method for Monitoring Manufactured Pre-Prepared Meals - Described are a system and a method for monitoring pre-prepared meals which can be assembled as a plurality of portions. Assembled pre-prepared meals can be monitored starting from their assembly up to the ultimate consumption. Pre-prepared meals are arranged on tray-like containers and a data carrier is fastened which contains meal-specific data. These meal-specific data can be read out at least two reading stations to be able to keep a record of the conditions of manufacture, storage and/or cooling.02-12-2009
20100078427DEVICE FOR CONVERTING INDUCTIVELY TRANSMITTED ELECTRIC POWER, AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SUCH A DEVICE - A consumer unit (04-01-2010

Stephan Jans, Kriens CH

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110220438LOAD SUPPORTING BELT - A supporting belt for a transport device, such as an elevator system, includes at least one stranded wire made of an electrically conducting material for absorbing the forces absorbed by the supporting belt and an electrically insulating jacket that encloses the wire. In order to determine the state of the wire, the wire can be contacted by a contact element securely and reliably and in an exact manner. To achieve this, the jacket is at least partially removed in the area of an opening of the supporting belt and the wire is at least partially exposed in the area of the opening. The wire thus does not include a jacket substantially perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis formed by a center point of a cross-section of the wire. The wire can be contacted by a contact element without the jacket being pierced.09-15-2011
20110240234SLIDING DOOR WITH STACKABLE PANELS - A sliding door comprises a plurality of guide panels guided in a straight guide rail track of a guide rail. During an opening movement along a slide axis, the door panels are deflectable by an abutment into an angled guide rail track of the guide rail along a stacking axis so that the door panels can be stacked approximately in the direction of the slide axis and during a closing movement can be unstacked by deflection into the straight guide rail track.10-06-2011

Stijn Jans, Hong Kong CN

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090254932INSERTING ADVERTISEMENTS IN A TELEVISION PROGRAM - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for broadcasting television programs, in particular to a method and apparatus for inserting an advertisement into a broadcast television program. An object of the invention is to provide a method for inserting an advertisement segment into a television program of an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) channel, the method comprises the steps of: receiving a request from a user that asks for viewing the television program; monitoring the viewing behavior of the user toward the IPTV channel according to an advertisement policy of the IPTV channel, the advertisement policy comprising providing an advertisement segment based on the user's viewing behavior on the IPTV channel; determining whether the monitored viewing behavior matches the advertisement policy; if the monitored viewing behavior matches the advertisement policy, inserting the advertisement segment into the television program. According to the invention, during the process of viewing a program, a user will have to view a certain amount of advertisements according to a predefined advertisement policy even though the user relocates the television program.10-08-2009

Thierry Jans, Uden NL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090009217TRANSFORMATION OF AN INPUT SIGNAL INTO A LOGICAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE LEVEL WITH A HYSTERESIS BEHAVIOR - It is described a circuit and a method for transforming an input signal into a logical output. The circuit (01-08-2009

William Peter Mechtildis Marie Jans, Eindhoven NL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120134148LED LIGHTING WITH INCANDESCENT LAMP COLOR TEMPERATURE BEHAVIOR - In a lighting device, sets of LEDs are employed using the natural characteristics of the LEDs to resemble incandescent lamp behavior when dimmed, thereby obviating the need for sophisticated controls. A first set of at least one LED produces light with a first color temperature, and a second set of at least one LED produces light with a second color temperature. The first set and the second set are connected in series, or the first set and the second set are connected in parallel, possibly with a resistive element in series with the first or the second set. The first set and the second set differ in temperature behavior, or have different dynamic electrical resistance. The light device produces light with a color point parallel and close to a blackbody curve.05-31-2012