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20150068976 | PROCESS FOR TREATING AN EFFLUENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF BRINGING DOWN THE PHOSPHATE CONTENT THEREOF, COMPRISING A STEP OF OPTIMIZED WET HEAT TREATMENT, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT - The invention pertains to a method for treating an effluent to be treated in order to reduce its phosphates content, said method comprising a step of anoxic biological treatment of said effluent to be treated, producing a first effluent, a step of aerobic biological treatment of said first effluent, producing a second effluent, a step of recirculating at least a part of said second effluent to the inlet of said anoxic biological treatment step, a step of liquid/solid separation of at least a part of said second effluent, producing a treated effluent and a first denser effluent, a step for producing volatile fatty acids including a wet heat treatment, at a temperature of 100° C. to 350° C., for a residence time of between 10 and 180 minutes, of at least a part of said first denser effluent, a step of anaerobic biological treatment of at least a part of the effluent coming from said wet heat treatment step, and a step of recirculating at least a part of the effluent coming from said anaerobic biological treatment step to the inlet of said anoxic biological treatment step. | 03-12-2015 |
20150122746 | METHOD AND INSTALLATION FOR THE THERMAL HYDROLYSIS OF SLUDGE - Provided is a method for performing thermal hydrolysis of sludge in a cyclic manner. A sludge stream is directed into one reactor during a first cycle and in a second cycle sludge is directed into another reactor. Each reactor has a sludge recirculation loop associated therewith. Flash steam from one reactor is transferred to the other reactor to pre-heat the sludge. The sludge in each reactor is recirculated through the circulation loop during each cycle of thermal hydrolysis. Live steam is directed into each reactor to raise the pressure and temperature within the reactor in order to enable the thermal hydrolysis process to take place. | 05-07-2015 |
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20140041776 | TREAD MADE FROM MULTI CAP COMPOUNDS - A pneumatic tire having a tire tread is disclosed, wherein the tread comprises one or more tread elements and one or more grooves, the tread having a radially outer surface and a non-skid tread depth as measured from the radially outer surface of the tread and a radially innermost surface of the grooves. The tread has a radially innermost layer comprised of a base tread compound, a radially outer tread cap layer and a middle tread cap layer located between the base layer and the outer tread cap layer. Wherein the radially outer tread cap layer has a defined depth D, except that there is at least one notched areas wherein the tread cap layer extends radially inward of the defined depth D. | 02-13-2014 |
20140041777 | TREAD MADE FROM MULTI CAP COMPOUNDS - A pneumatic tire having a tire tread is disclosed, wherein the tread comprises one or more tread elements and one or more grooves, the tread having a radially outer surface and a non-skid tread depth as measured from the radially outer surface of the tread and a radially innermost surface of the grooves. The tread has a radially innermost layer comprised of a base tread compound, a radially outer tread cap layer and a middle tread caplayer located between the base layer and the outer tread cap layer. Wherein the radially outer tread cap layer has a defined depth D, except that there is at least one notched areas wherein the tread cap layer extends radially inward of the defined depth D. | 02-13-2014 |
20150107735 | PNEUMATIC TIRE WITH MULTI-TREAD CAP - A tread for a pneumatic tire in accordance with the present invention includes a tread base layer, a first tread cap layer radially outside of the tread base layer, a second tread cap layer radially outside of the tread base layer and both radially outside and axially adjacent the first tread cap layer, a third intermediate layer radially between the tread base layer and the first and second tread cap layers. The first tread cap layer has a protrusion extending radially inward and into the third intermediate layer more than a main body of the first tread cap layer and the second tread cap layer thereby allowing the first tread cap layer to provide the overall tread with enhanced performance characteristics after the main body of the first tread cap layer and the second tread cap layer have worn away. | 04-23-2015 |
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20120116504 | Reliably Retained Shape Memory Ophthalmological Implants - An implantable ophthalmological device ( | 05-10-2012 |
20130149734 | Multi-photon Tissue Imaging - A multimodal method for imaging tissue comprising: aligning an excitation light source with at least a portion of the tissue; selecting at least two modalities of image acquisition; imaging the tissue portion with each of the modalities of image acquisition; and constructing a dual mode image using images from each of the modalities of image acquisition. A multimodal system for imaging tissue comprising: an excitation light source or light sources; an optical and alignment system for directing the excitation beam or beams to a sample and receiving an emission beam from the sample; at least one detector for receiving the emission beam from the sample; and a spectral filtering or dispersing device for providing at least two imaging modalities at the at least one detector; and a processor for analyzing the detected emission beam and constructing a dual mode image using images from each of the modalities of image acquisition. | 06-13-2013 |
20130218178 | MEDICAL FABRIC WITH INTEGRATED SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER - Formulations of shape memory polymer (SMP) are integrated with several existing clinically available medical fabrics. The SMP portion of a SMP-integrated fabric can be fabricated in varying thicknesses with the minimum thickness determined by the thickness of the underlying fabric and up to almost any thickness. A large variety of patterns may be formed in SMP-integrated fabrics based upon how the shape memory polymer is integrated into the base fabric. Integration of the SMP with the base fabrics does not alter the shape memory functionality of the SMP. The design tools for controlling activation rate for traditional SMP materials thus apply to SMP-integrated fabrics. SMP-integrated fabrics may also be steam sterilized without loss of shape memory functionality. By using multiple formulations of SMP on a single piece of fabric, a large combination of material properties may be provided within a single SMP-integrated fabric device. | 08-22-2013 |
20130267887 | AQUEOUS HUMOR MICRO-BYPASS SHUNTS - A small shunt can be placed within the eye to aid in drainage of aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of the eye to a pocket between the conjunctiva and the sclera to be absorbed, or to secrete through the cornea or the sclera external to the eye for glaucoma or ocular hypertension treatment. This drainage can decrease the pressure of the eye and potentially modify the course of advancing glaucomatous optic neuropathy as it relates to eye pressure. The shunt is formed of a shape memory polymer material and deformed into a smaller form factor to reduce trauma to the eye resulting from the insertion of the shunt through the sclera to the anterior chamber. Once in situ, the shunt deploys in response to body heat or other external stimulus and expands to its original, larger form factor to provide a secure friction fit of the shunt within the scleral tissue and to enlarge the lumen of the shunt to allow for aqueous flow. | 10-10-2013 |
20140364780 | NON-INVASIVE DEVICE FOR LOWERING INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE - The present invention provides devices and methods for non-invasively lowering intraocular pressure. In particular, some non-invasive intraocular pressure lowering devices of the invention comprise an oscillating element having a proximal end and a terminal probe. Typically, the terminal probe of said oscillating element comprises a substantially non-abrasive material that is adapted to be in contact with an ocular surface without causing any significant damage to the tissue and is shaped to conform to ocular surface at the limbal region. Devices also include an oscillating mechanism that is operatively connected to the proximal end of said oscillating tip such that when oscillating mechanism is in operation said oscillating tip moves axially without damaging ocular cells. Intraocular pressure lowering devices of the present invention are capable of non-invasively transmitting mechanical force to the tissue proximate to the limbal tissue. | 12-11-2014 |
20150351961 | LACRIMAL SYSTEM DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - This invention is in the field of medical intervention related to the lacrimal system. The invention relates to a lacrimal system device and methods of using the device for drug delivery to the eye, sinuses and/or periocular tissues. | 12-10-2015 |
20160051469 | BIODEGRADABLE COPOLYMERS, SYSTEMS INCLUDING THE COPOLYMERS, AND METHODS OF FORMING AND USING SAME - Therapeutic agent delivery systems, which include a thermally-sensitive copolymer and optionally a therapeutic agent, are disclosed. The copolymer is water soluble and biodegradable and, in accordance with exemplary embodiments, includes hydrophobic and hydrophilic portions. The systems may include supplemental compounds, such as polymeric nanoparticles, micelle compounds, or a combination thereof, to further provide sustained release of the therapeutic agent. | 02-25-2016 |
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20080201251 | WEBSITE EXCHANGE BASED ON TRADERS BUYING AND SELLING FICTITIOUS SHARES OF WEBSITES BASED UPON ANTICIPATED RETURNS OF WEBSITES - A method for generating data related to a plurality of websites by facilitating the exchange of fictitious shares of the plurality of websites, the method comprising the steps of: correlating a predetermined number of fictitious shares to each website; setting a market price for the fictitious shares of each website; generating an electronic currency; receiving requests to execute orders related to the fictitious shares of the websites in connection with the electronic currency; adjusting the market price of the fictitious shares of the respective websites to reflect a current market price based on the requests to execute orders; generating market data related to the market price of the fictitious shares of the respective websites and ranking the plurality of websites based on the market data. There is also provided a system for generating website-related data in connection with an exchange of fictitious shares of a plurality of websites. | 08-21-2008 |
20090055270 | Method and System for Delivering Targeted Advertising To Online Users During The Download of Electronic Objects. - A good time to present an online advertisement to an online User is when he or she is not distracted and can or would like to pay attention to an advertisement. An instance of such time, the “period of inactivity”, may occur, for example, after a User initiates a download of content and before that User begins to view the content being downloaded. The present method and system provides online advertisements to Users during periods of inactivity as well as incentivising website owners with downloadable content to participate in presenting such advertisements to their audiences. | 02-26-2009 |
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20130031175 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF GENERATING CONSUMER DATA BY FACILITATING THE COMMUNICATION OF FEEDBACK IN A GROUP SETTING - A method of generating consumer data by facilitating the communication of feedback in a group setting over a global data communications network is shown. After creating or joining a group, members of the group may send or receive polls, consisting of photos, videos, group texts and event messages to other group members and/or the poll creators' social networks. Other group members and social network friends are notified instantly or almost instantly and respond back promptly. The results are organized and presented in an engaging visual manner and the consumer data collected from such interactions are stored in a database. | 01-31-2013 |
20150193792 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF GENERATING RELEVANT MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES BY FACILITATING THE COMMUNICATION OF FEEDBACK IN SMALL AND LARGE GROUP SETTINGS - A Method And System Of Generating Relevant Marketing Opportunities By Facilitating The Communication Of Feedback In Small And Large Group Settings is provided. With mobile and social networking technologies evolving and the growing need to receive virtually instant feedback from one's social and networking colleagues, the invention provides the ability for a user to send a photograph, video, event information or other form of group message to one or more pre-selected groups, each consisting of two or more members. These groups may be large (e.g. a stadium filled with people) or small (a small classroom). Each member may receive the message through almost instant communications technology and provide a response, which one or more members of the one or more pre-selected groups may view in an engaging results format and continue a group discussion, if desired. In addition, members are presented with native advertisements as part of the user experience and may engage the services of virtual artificial intelligence members in ways beneficial to the group interactions. | 07-09-2015 |
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20110202419 | Method and system for facilitation of wireless e-commerce transactions - A method for facilitating a wireless transaction includes receiving, by a transaction fulfillment system, a transaction request from a transaction requester and verifying an identity of the transaction requester. After verifying the identity of the transaction requester, a transaction code is communicated from the transaction fulfillment system to a wireless communication device. After receiving the transaction code, the transaction code is optically scanned from a visual display of the wireless communication device by the transaction fulfillment system. | 08-18-2011 |
20120253820 | Mixed-mode interaction - A user of a wireless device, such as a mobile phone, can make purchases or obtain information via a network, such as the Internet, using both voice and non-verbal methods. Users can submit voice queries and receive non-verbal replies, submit non-verbal queries and receive voice replies, or perform similar operations that many the voice and data capabilities of modern mobile communication devices. The user may provide notification criteria indicating under what conditions a notification should be sent to the user's wireless device. When purchasing opportunities matching the selected notification criteria become available, the user is notified. The user can respond to the notification, and immediately take advantage of the purchasing opportunity if he so desires. Mixed-mode interactions can also be used by sellers to more advantageously control the marketing of distressed, time sensitive, or other merchandise/services. | 10-04-2012 |
20140244394 | Mixed-mode interaction - A user of a wireless device, such as a mobile phone, can make purchases or obtain information via a network, such as the Internet, using both voice and non-verbal methods. Users can submit voice queries and receive non-verbal replies, submit non-verbal queries and receive voice replies, or perform similar operations that many the voice and data capabilities of modern mobile communication devices. The user may provide notification criteria indicating under what conditions a notification should be sent to the user's wireless device. When purchasing opportunities matching the selected notification criteria become available, the user is notified. The user can respond to the notification, and immediately take advantage of the purchasing opportunity if he so desires. Mixed-mode interactions can also be used by sellers to more advantageously control the marketing of distressed, time sensitive, or other merchandise/services. | 08-28-2014 |