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Manuela Averdick, Krefeld DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090150315Neoplastic Disease-Related Methods, Kits, Systems and Databases - In one embodiment, the invention provides methods for predicting a clinical outcome of a patient's neoplastic disease comprising: (a) determining a predictor value algorithmically using patient sample values for (1) at least one tumor marker or at least one immune marker, and (2) at least one marker that is (i) an extracellular matrix (ECM) marker (ii) a marker that is indicative of extracellular matrix synthesis (fibrogenesis), or (iii) a marker that is indicative of extracellular matrix degradation (fibrolysis); and (b) predicting the clinical outcome of the neoplastic disease by evaluating the predictor value.06-11-2009

Manuela Castilla Barba, Madrid ES

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110165264USE OF CILASTATIN TO REDUCE NEPHROTATOXICITY OF VARIOUS COMPOUNDS - Use of cilastatin to reduce the nephrotoxicity of different compounds. The invention refers to use of cilastatin to prepare a medicinal product to reduce the nephrotoxicity of a nephrotoxic compound that enters the cells of the proximal tubule through cholesterol rafts. The invention is based on the discovery that a great number of nephrotoxic compounds, including drugs, enter the cells of the proximal tubule through the cholesterol rafts, and that cilastatin is able to interfere with this transport mechanism, decreasing the nephrotoxicity of such compounds to a variable extent. The nephroprotective effect is common to compounds of different chemical nature and solubility and is specific for the kidney, causing no interference with the effects of nephrotoxic drugs having their targets in other organs. Therefore, administration of cilastatin allows for decreasing the nephrotoxic effects of different drugs without reducing their therapeutic effects.07-07-2011

Manuela Catenaccio, Siena IT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100173010Polymetaphosphate based formulations for therapy of microcrystalline arthropathies - Soluble pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of articular pathologies comprising an effective amount of a least one linear or cyclic polymetaphosphate or a soluble and pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and appropriate diluents.07-08-2010

Manuela Dalluege, Rheinfelden DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090215135Novel Gene STS 22 - The present invention relates to newly identified genes that encode proteins that are involved in the synthesis of L-ascorbic acid (hereinafter also referred to as Vitamin C). The invention also features polynucleotides comprising the full-length polynucleotide sequences of the novel genes and fragments thereof, the novel polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotides and fragments thereof, as well as their functional equivalents. The present invention also relates to the use of said polynucleotides and polypeptides as biotechnological tools in the production of Vitamin C from microorganisms, whereby a modification of said polynucleotides and/or encoded polypeptides has a direct or indirect impact on yield, production, and/or efficiency of production of the fermentation product in said microorganism. Also included are methods/processes of using the polynucleotides and modified polynucleotide sequences to transform host microorganisms. The invention also relates to genetically engineered microorganisms and their use for the direct production of Vitamin C.08-27-2009

Manuela Dalluegge, Rheinfelden DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100248315Fermentative vitamin C production - The present invention relates to newly identified microorganisms capable of direct production of L-ascorbic acid (hereinafter also referred to as Vitamin C). The invention also relates to polynucleotide sequences comprising genes that encode proteins which are involved in the synthesis of Vitamin C. The invention also features polynucleotides comprising the full length polynucleotide sequences of the novel genes and fragments thereof, the novel polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotides and fragments thereof, as well as their functional equivalents. The present invention also relates to the use of said polynucleotides and polypeptides as biotechnological tools in the production of Vitamin C from microorganisms, whereby a modification of said polynucleotides and/or encoded polypeptides has a direct or indirect impact on yield, production, and/or efficiency of production of the fermentation product in said microorganism. Also included are methods/processes of using the polynucleotides and modified polynucleotide sequences to transform host microorganisms. The invention also relates to genetically engineered microorganisms and their use for the direct production of Vitamin C.09-30-2010

Manuela Ehreiser, Baden-Baden DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100174016NANOFILLER-CONTAINING EPOXY RESINS AND STABLE AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS THEREOF - A water-dispersible composition including a nanofiller-containing epoxy resin and a low temperature nonionic surfactant having a molecular weight of less than about 7,000 Daltons; and optionally an anionic surfactant or optionally a high temperature nonionic surfactant. The water-dispersible composition can be used to prepare an aqueous dispersion of the nanofiller-containing epoxy resin. The aqueous dispersion advantageously has a long shelf- stability. One method for preparing the aqueous dispersion includes using a high internal phase ratio emulsion process.07-08-2010
20110020555EPOXY RESIN COMPOSITIONS HAVING IMPROVED LOW TEMPERATURE CURE PROPERTIES AND PROCESSES AND INTERMEDIATES FOR MAKING THE SAME - Two-component epoxy resin compositions are disclosed. The polyepoxide component comprises one or more oligomers having at least one aromatic ring substituent R4X1—in which R4 represents a substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic group having at least 4 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloaliphatic group having at least 5 carbon atoms, a poly(oxyalkylene) group wherein the average number of carbon atoms per oxyalkylene unit is at least 3, or a aryl group having one or more of the foregoing substituents, bonded directly to the aryl group via a covalent bond or bonded to the aryl group via an oxy, a thio, or a carbonyloxy divalent linking group, or a combination thereof, and X1 represents a covalent bond or a divalent moiety selected from oxy, thio, carbonyloxy, and —X2C(R2)2C(R1)(OH)C(R2)2O—, in which X2 represents a covalent bond or a divalent moiety selected from oxy, thio, and carbonyloxy, R1 represents —H or —C1-14 alkyl, and each R independently represents —H or —CH3. The curing agent component comprises one or more compounds of Formula (VI): in which each Z independently represents a divalent hydrocarbylene group having from 2 to 20 carbon atoms; R5 represents a Cg-2O saturated or unsaturated aliphatic ring substituent; each R6 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbyl group having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms and optionally at least one hetero atom; each m independently is an integer in the range from 1 to 4; k represents an integer in the range from 1 to 3; and j represents 1 or 2, and/or one or more adducts of one or more Formula (VI) compounds. The two-component epoxy resin compositions are capable of faster cure at low ambient temperatures, such as at temperatures below 1O0C, such as below 50C or even below O0C, to quickly form nonsticky coatings and seals having a good appearance.01-27-2011

Manuela Fuhrich, Tittmoning DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100105234COAXIAL PLUG FOR CONNECTING TO A BNC COAXIAL SOCKET - The invention relates to a coaxial plug for connecting to a high-frequency transmission line. The housing of the coaxial plug has two slits arranged opposite each other, extending from the plug-side end in the axial direction, and both arranged and designed to form an axial abutment for receiving a BNC pin. A latching fork is arranged on the housing with two latching prongs tangentially overlapping an axial slit of the housing. between the abutment and the plug-side end Each BNC pin is held between a latching prong and an abutment of the axial slit, creating a locked connection between the coaxial plug and the BNC coaxial socket. The latching fork is pivotably arranged between a locking position in which the latching prongs tangentially overlap the axial slits, and a clearing position in which the latching prongs clear the axial slits over the entire length thereof.04-29-2010

Manuela García López, Madrid ES

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100305157 DERIVATIVES OF DICARBOXYLIC AMINO ACIDS AND THEIR APPLICATION IN THE TREATMENT OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES - Products of a general formula (I) and their use in the manufacture of medicines useful for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease or, in general, any disease or pathology produced by alterations of biological functions that can be treated or therapeutically modified by these products.12-02-2010

Manuela García López, Madrid ES

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100305157 DERIVATIVES OF DICARBOXYLIC AMINO ACIDS AND THEIR APPLICATION IN THE TREATMENT OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES - Products of a general formula (I) and their use in the manufacture of medicines useful for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease or, in general, any disease or pathology produced by alterations of biological functions that can be treated or therapeutically modified by these products.12-02-2010

Manuela Geuther, Ansbach DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110005546Hair Coloring Agent Applicator - The present invention relates to an applicator (01-13-2011
20120006350APPLICATOR FOR HAIR DYES - The invention relates to an applicator comprising an applicator device for applying a product fed from a separate supply to the application zone onto a strand of hair or fiber, and a strand gripper that can be moved back and forth between a closed position and a released position, which at least serves for guiding a strand in the region of the application zone by means of a guiding surface provided for this purpose, wherein the applicator device comprises an application body mounted on the applicator device such that it rotates when a hair or fiber strand is pulled through the intermediate space formed between it and the guiding surface of the strand gripper.01-12-2012
20120045268APPLICATOR AND COSMETIC DEVICE HAVING THE APPLICATOR - The invention relates to an applicator for cosmetics, in particular a mascara applicator, having an applicator device embodied in the form of a fan, and applicator elements constituting the fan are movable from a first fan position into a second fan position and/or vice versa, with the applicator elements being folded-in closer to one another or fanned-out farther from one another in the second fan position than they are in the first fan position.02-23-2012

Manuela Gilea, Belfast GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110144079ANTIMICROBIAL SYSTEM - The present invention relates to the use of ionic liquids as antimicrobial agents, and to the use of antimicrobial compositions comprising an ionic liquid, a film-enhancing composition and a viscosity controlling agent. The invention further relates to methods of disinfecting substrate surfaces, to substrates produced by such methods, and to novel ionic liquid compositions.06-16-2011

Manuela Gilea, Belfast Antrim GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110319309COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE REMOVAL OF CHEWING GUM RESIDUES FROM SUBSTRATES - This invention relates to methods for removing chewing gum and residues thereof from substrates using chewing gum modifying compositions comprising ionic liquids. In one embodiment, the chewing gum modifying composition may be used together with one or more oxidising reagents. In another embodiment, the chewing gum removal compositions further comprise one or more enzymes and one or more enzyme mediator compounds. The invention further relates to novel ionic liquid and enzyme compositions that are suitable for use in removing chewing gum residues.12-29-2011

Manuela González Aparicio, Pamplona-Navarra ES

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110070623SELF-INACTIVATING HELPER ADENOVIRUSES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HIGH-CAPACTIY RECOMBINANT ADENOVIRUSES - The invention relates to reagents and methods for the generation of auto-inactivating helper adenoviruses that allow the development of cell systems for the generation of high-capacity recombinant adenovirus showing a reduced contamination by auxiliary adenoviruses.03-24-2011

Manuela González Aparicio, Pamplona-Navarra ES

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110070623SELF-INACTIVATING HELPER ADENOVIRUSES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HIGH-CAPACTIY RECOMBINANT ADENOVIRUSES - The invention relates to reagents and methods for the generation of auto-inactivating helper adenoviruses that allow the development of cell systems for the generation of high-capacity recombinant adenovirus showing a reduced contamination by auxiliary adenoviruses.03-24-2011

Manuela Göske-Krajnc, Hilden DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090324938CONDUCTIVE, ORGANIC COATINGS WITH LOW LAYER THICKNESS AND GOOD PLASTICITY - The invention relates to a metal sheet, or a component made of a metallic material, comprising a layer system on the surface with at least the following layers: a) a conversion layer, comprising no more than 1 mg chromium per m12-31-2009
20090324957CONDUCTIVE, ORGANIC COATINGS HAVING AN OPTIMIZED POLYMER SYSTEM - A substance for coating metal surfaces, comprising organic resin components that are dissolved or dispersed in an organic solvent, or solvent mixture, having at least the following organic resin components: a) epoxy resin, present as polyether comprising hydroxyl groups, based on a bisphenol epichlorohydrin polycondensation product, b) blocked aliphatic polyisocyanate, c) unblocked aliphatic polyisocyanate, d) at least one reaction component, selected from polyesters comprising hydroxyl groups and poly(meth)acrylates comprising hydroxyl groups. The substance may also comprise at least one conductivity pigment. The invention further provides a method for coating a sheet metal with this substance, the respectively coated sheet metal, and the use thereof.12-31-2009
20090324983COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR COATING METAL SURFACES - A composition for coating metal surfaces based on crosslinking polyester resins as an organic constituent, which, based on its total mass, contains from 4 to 20% by weight of aluminum flakes and not more than 0.1% by weight of compounds containing isocyanate groups. The composition preferably comprises, as an organic binder, at least one hydroxylated polyester resin, preferably having a mean molar mass in the range from 2000 to 15,000, a crosslinking component for the hydroxylated polyester resin and an acidic crosslinking catalyst. A process for applying the composition to metal strip in a belt process is likewise disclosed. The layer application is adjusted within the range from 3 to 30 μm according to the end use, for which double coating may be advantageous. For example, the composition may serve as a “galvanization replacement”.12-31-2009

Manuela Göske-Krajnc, Hilden DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090324938CONDUCTIVE, ORGANIC COATINGS WITH LOW LAYER THICKNESS AND GOOD PLASTICITY - The invention relates to a metal sheet, or a component made of a metallic material, comprising a layer system on the surface with at least the following layers: a) a conversion layer, comprising no more than 1 mg chromium per m12-31-2009
20090324957CONDUCTIVE, ORGANIC COATINGS HAVING AN OPTIMIZED POLYMER SYSTEM - A substance for coating metal surfaces, comprising organic resin components that are dissolved or dispersed in an organic solvent, or solvent mixture, having at least the following organic resin components: a) epoxy resin, present as polyether comprising hydroxyl groups, based on a bisphenol epichlorohydrin polycondensation product, b) blocked aliphatic polyisocyanate, c) unblocked aliphatic polyisocyanate, d) at least one reaction component, selected from polyesters comprising hydroxyl groups and poly(meth)acrylates comprising hydroxyl groups. The substance may also comprise at least one conductivity pigment. The invention further provides a method for coating a sheet metal with this substance, the respectively coated sheet metal, and the use thereof.12-31-2009
20090324983COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR COATING METAL SURFACES - A composition for coating metal surfaces based on crosslinking polyester resins as an organic constituent, which, based on its total mass, contains from 4 to 20% by weight of aluminum flakes and not more than 0.1% by weight of compounds containing isocyanate groups. The composition preferably comprises, as an organic binder, at least one hydroxylated polyester resin, preferably having a mean molar mass in the range from 2000 to 15,000, a crosslinking component for the hydroxylated polyester resin and an acidic crosslinking catalyst. A process for applying the composition to metal strip in a belt process is likewise disclosed. The layer application is adjusted within the range from 3 to 30 μm according to the end use, for which double coating may be advantageous. For example, the composition may serve as a “galvanization replacement”.12-31-2009

Manuela Gutsch, Dresden DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080261395Semiconductor Device, Method for Manufacturing Semiconductor Devices and Mask Systems Used in the Manufacturing of Semiconductor Devices - Semiconductor device with a first structure comprising a plurality of at least in part parallel linear structures, a second structure comprising a plurality of pad structures, forming at least in part one of the group of linear structure, curved structure, piecewise linear structure and piecewise curved structure which is positioned at an angle to the first structure, and the plurality of pad structures are intersecting at least one of the linear structures in the first structure. An electronic device with at least one semiconductor device, methods for manufacturing a semiconductor device and a mask system are also covered.10-23-2008

Manuela Horl, Glinde DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100273410Device And Method For Distributing Air In A Cargo Aircraft - The invention relates to a device and a method for distributing air in a cargo aircraft. The cargo aircraft has an air distribution system (10-28-2010

Manuela Igartua Olaechea, Vitoria ES

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100297192USE OF MICROPARTICLES FOR VACCINES AND THE RELEASE OF BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE MOLECULES - The invention relates to microparticles based on a PLGA biodegradable polymer and an alginate polymer which encapsulate immunologically active peptides or proteins. Said microparticles, and the pharmaceutical compositions developed from them and the uses thereof, are applicable to the field of human and animal health as a vaccine and system for releasing biologically active molecules.11-25-2010

Manuela Javet, Marly CH

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080229520Hair Colorants with Indigoid Vat Dyes - The agent for coloring hair contains at least one indigoid vat dye, at least one cationic compound, and as reducing agent at least one compound which in a strongly alkaline medium forms an enediol. In the method of coloring hair the pre-reduced indigoid vat dye and the cationic compound are applied to the hair and allowed to act on the hair at a pH of 4 to 11, preferably under protection from atmospheric oxygen. Then the vat dye is re-oxidized with atmospheric oxygen or an oxidant, such as hydrogen peroxide.09-25-2008
20090320218LAUNDRY CARE COMPOSITIONS WITH THIAZOLIUM DYE - The present invention relates to thiazolium dyes, laundry care compositions comprising one or more thiazolium dyes, processes of making such dyes and laundry care compositions and methods of using same. The dyes, compositions and methods of the present invention are advantageous in providing improved hueing of fabric, including whitening of white fabric, while avoiding significant build up of bluing dyes on the fabric.12-31-2009
20100125133Laundry Care Compositions With Thiazolium Dye - The present invention relates to thiazolium dyes, laundry care compositions comprising one or more thiazolium dyes, processes of making such dyes and laundry care compositions and methods of using same. The dyes, compositions and methods of the present invention are advantageous in providing improved hueing of fabric, including whitening of white fabric, while avoiding significant build up of bluing dyes on the fabric.05-20-2010
20100325814LAUNDRY CARE COMPOSITIONS WITH THIAZOLIUM DYE - The present invention relates to thiazolium dyes, laundry care compositions comprising one or more thiazolium dyes, processes of making such dyes and laundry care compositions and methods of using same. The dyes, compositions and methods of the present invention are advantageous in providing improved hueing of fabric, including whitening of white fabric, while avoiding significant build up of bluing dyes on the fabric.12-30-2010
20110196137Laundry Care Compositions With Thiazolium Dye - The present invention relates to thiazolium dyes, laundry care compositions comprising one or more thiazolium dyes, processes of making such dyes and laundry care compositions and methods of using same. The dyes, compositions and methods of the present invention are advantageous in providing improved hueing of fabric, including whitening of white fabric, while avoiding significant build up of bluing dyes on the fabric.08-11-2011

Patent applications by Manuela Javet, Marly CH

Manuela Leidl, Braunau AT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090054616Novel Melamine-Formaldehyde Condensates with Thermoplastic Properties - The invention relates to melamine-formaldehyde condensates with thermoplastic properties that can be produced from formaldehyde and melamine derivatives, wherein at least one of the melamine derivatives organic radicals R have been used to substitute at least four of the total of six hydrogen atoms of the three melamine amino groups, and wherein the organic radicals R are mutually identical or different. The invention also relates to a process for production of the melamine-formaldehyde condensates, use thereof, and an analytical method for determining the constitution of the melamine-formaldehyde condensates.02-26-2009

Manuela Luftl, Ruhstorf A.d. Rott DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090247019Expansion connection module for connecting to at least two coil connectors of an electromagnetic switching device, in particular a contactor - An expansion connection module is disclosed for connecting to at least two coil connectors of an electromagnetic switching device, in particular a contactor. In at least one embodiment, the expansion connection module includes a housing; at least one fastening device for fixing the expansion connection module to the electromagnetic switching device or to a switchgear unit positioned adjacent to the electromagnetic switching device; at least two connection openings and at least two terminal blocks associated with the at least two connection openings for the purpose of connecting voltage supply lines; and at least two flexible leads for electrically connecting the terminal blocks of the expansion connection module to the at least two coil connectors of the electromagnetic switching device.10-01-2009

Manuela Magugliani, Cornaredo IT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080315333SUBSTRATE-LEVEL ASSEMBLY FOR AN INTEGRATED DEVICE, MANUFACTURING PROCESS THEREOF AND RELATED INTEGRATED DEVICE - A substrate-level assembly having a device substrate of semiconductor material with a top face and housing a first integrated device, including a buried cavity formed within the device substrate, and with a membrane suspended over the buried cavity in the proximity of the top face. A capping substrate is coupled to the device substrate above the top face so as to cover the first integrated device in such a manner that a first empty space is provided above the membrane. Electrical-contact elements electrically connect the integrated device with the outside of the substrate-level assembly. In one embodiment, the device substrate integrates at least a further integrated device provided with a respective membrane, and a further empty space, fluidically isolated from the first empty space, is provided over the respective membrane of the further integrated device.12-25-2008

Manuela Marrano, Viagrande IT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110142923OPHTHALMIC PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF NEOANGIOGENIC PATHOLOGIES OF THE EYE - The present invention relates to ophthalmic pharmaceutical compositions comprising Sorafenib, its derivatives or active metabolites, for the treatment and prevention of ocular neoangiogenic pathologies.06-16-2011

Manuela Mateos-Bugatti, Osny FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100294221SET CONTAINING AN ELECTROMAGNET AND AN ELECTROMAGNETIC PALETTE, AND VALVE ACTUATOR COMPRISING SUCH A SET - The invention relates to a set containing an electromagnet (11-25-2010

Manuela Miuzzo, Feltre IT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080202934Method and Apparatus for the Simultaneous Separation of Biological Molecules by Two Dimensional Electrophoresis - The patent describes a method for the simultaneous and repeatable separation of biological molecules by bidimensional electrophoresis and the apparatus usable to carry out thereof. And in particular, the present invention refers to a method and to an apparatus as defined above, capable to transfer and separate, on a matrix, of protein and/or polypeptide and/or peptide components that were previously ordered on another matrix according to specific chemical and/or physical characteristics.08-28-2008

Manuela Muhr-Schenk, Deutschland DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110245837INSERTION INSTRUMENT FOR INSERTING SOCKET INSERTS INTO THE SPHERICAL RECESSES OF HIP SOCKETS - An insertion instrument for hip endoprosthetics for inserting socket inserts into endoprosthetic hip sockets having holding claws which are connected to a substantially ring-shaped support element through spring elements, wherein the insertion instrument can be placed on the socket insert and can be connected to said socket insert through the holding claws. In order for the user to receive direct palpatory information about the events in the operation areas and to not suffer a perceived loss of control, it is proposed that the support element surround a freely accessible, substantially circular effective insertion area, the center point of which is located on the longitudinal axis of the insertion instrument.10-06-2011

Manuela Muller-Maissen, Zurich CH

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090169539PDGF FUSION PROTEINS INCORPORATED INTO FIBRIN FOAMS - Compositions for wound healing, use of the compositions, and kits and methods of using thereof are described herein. In a preferred aspect, the compositions are suitable for use in a method for forming a fibrin matrix or foam that can be applied or injected at the site of need. In another preferred aspect, the compositions are also suitable for use in methods for forming enhanced controlled delivery fibrin matrices that can be administered as gels or foams.07-02-2009

Manuela Oberhofer, Innsbruck AT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100131032Audio Prostheses Product Selection - Selection of a prosthetic hearing product is described. A patient testing module tests hearing characteristics of a potential patient to determine a patient audiogram representing patient hearing impairment. A product comparison module compares the patient audiogram to a plurality of product audiograms, where each product audiogram represents a region of hearing impairment treatable by a specific prosthetic hearing product. A product selection module selects a specific prosthetic hearing product for the potential patient based on the audiogram comparison.05-27-2010

Manuela Papadopol, Seattle, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110093545VOICE-ACTIVATED ACQUISITION OF NON-LOCAL CONTENT - Embodiments are disclosed herein that relate to enabling a vehicle user to obtain, via a voice-activated system, content that the user requests and that is not to be locally stored. For example, one disclosed embodiment comprises, in a vehicle, a voice-activated computing device including a processor, and memory comprising instructions stored thereon that are executable by the processor to receive from a user an input of a voice command requesting an item of content, determine whether the item of content is stored locally, and if the item of content is not stored locally, then send via a network the voice command to a remote service for analysis. The computing device is further configured to receive a response from the remote service comprising information regarding the item of content for presentation to the user, and present the information via an output to the user.04-21-2011

Manuela Poignee-Heger, Bad Toelz DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110137020Method and Device for Purifying Nucleic Acids - The invention concerns a method for isolating and purifying nucleic acids from a sample and a device that is suitable therefore.06-09-2011

Manuela Rick, Buckenhof DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120087561INTERACTION METHOD FOR REGIONS OF-INTEREST IN TIME SERIES IMAGES - A method for identifying a region of interest within a time sequence of images includes acquiring a time sequence of images comprising a plurality of image frames. Image segmentation is performed to segment a region of interest (ROI) from within each of the plurality of image frames of the time sequence of images. Manual edits are received for the ROI within one or more of the plurality of image frames. The manual edits are propagated to other image frames of the plurality of images. An extent to which each of the manual edits are propagated to other image frames is dependent upon a transformation function or deformation field used to propagate the manual edits and a weighing factor that is influenced by a distance in time between the other image frames and the frames that have been manually edited.04-12-2012

Manuela Ruthenberg, Dortmund DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110056594PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A COMPONENT FROM A STEEL PRODUCT PROVIDED WITH AN AL-SI COATING AND INTERMEDIATE PRODUCT OF SUCH A PROCESS - A process for producing a component from a steel product coated with a protective Al—Si coating, and an intermediate product that arises during the course of such a process and that can be used to produce components of the type concerned here. The steel product coated with the Al—Si coating, undergoes a first heating stage in which the temperature and the duration of the heat treatment are set such that the Al—Si coating is only partially pre-alloyed with Fe from the steel product. Then, the steel product, in a second heating stage, is heated to a heating temperature, above the Ac1 temperature, at which the steel product has an at least partially austenitic structure, wherein the temperature and the duration of the second heating stage are set such that the Al—Si coating is fully alloyed with Fe from the steel product. After the steel product is heated to the heating temperature, it is shaped to form the component and the component obtained is cooled in a controlled manner, in order to obtain a martensitic structure.03-10-2011

Manuela Salmina-Petersen, Hamburg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090257972COSMETIC AND DERMATOLOGICAL COMPOSITIONS IN PARTICULAR FOR THE TREATMENT OF KERATIN CONTAINING SUBSTRATES - The present invention relates to cosmetic and/or dermatological compositions for the treatment of keratin containing substrates, comprising synergistic mixtures of modified starch polymers with defined molecular weights and cationic charges in a cosmetically acceptable medium. The synergistic mixtures of modified starches employed to manufacture compositions according to the present invention exhibit significant benefits over the existing modified starches employed according to the state-of-the-art in the treatment of keratin-containing substrates like human or animal hair, skin and nails. Another aspect of the present invention is the stabilization of the modified starch solutions used to manufacture the cosmetic and/or dermatological compositions according to the present invention against the growth of micro-organisms without traditional preservatives.10-15-2009

Manuela Schmidt, Esslingen DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100232119Method for producing an electronic module - A method for producing an electronic module, in that at least one first microelectronic component is provided and is electrically connected to a second microelectronic component by a first flip-chip method step; at least one dielectric component is provided which has at least one printed circuit trace, and at least one printed circuit trace of the dielectric component is electrically connected to the second microelectronic component; and the second microelectronic component is electrically connected by a second flip-chip method step to a printed circuit board by way of the printed circuit trace(s) of the dielectric component, in order to avoid vias through a microelectronic component; the invention also relates to a corresponding electronic module.09-16-2010
20110076204PINCH VALVE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A pinch valve, a chip including a pinch valve of this type, a peristaltic pump including a pinch valve of this type and a method for manufacturing same. The pinch valve includes a first substrate, a second substrate, and a third substrate, the third substrate being farmed from an elastic material and situated between the first and second substrates, the first substrate adjoining the third substrate and having at least one first recess on the side adjacent to the third substrate, the second substrate adjoining the third substrate and having at least one second recess on the side adjacent to the third substrate, the first recess and the second recess being situated at least partially opposite each other.03-31-2011

Manuela Schmidt, Filderstadt-Sielmingen DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120009006Method for Producing a Multilayer System and Corresponding Multilayer System - A method for producing a multilayer system with at least two joining elements, these being produced in particular from plastic, is disclosed. The method includes applying a compensating means, for at least partially compensating for mechanical stresses, to a first joining element, applying a second joining element to the compensating means, for joining together the first and second joining elements, firstly connecting the first joining element to the compensating means and secondly connecting the second joining element to the compensating means. A corresponding multilayer system and a corresponding use is also disclosed.01-12-2012

Manuela Schneider, Frankfurt DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100298795DIAPER PROVIDING TEMPERATURE INSENSITIVE LIQUID HANDLING - An acquisition member for use in disposable absorbent articles. The acquisition member including a multitude of fibers and a latex binder and having a void volume of at least 7 cubic centimeter per gram in the temperature range from 20° C. to 40° C. The latex binder may be a dispersion of a polymer in an essentially aqueous medium. The polymer is capable of forming a film having a tan δ value at 40° C. that is not greater than its tan δ value at 20° C.11-25-2010

Patent applications by Manuela Schneider, Frankfurt DE

Manuela Schneider, Bensheim DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110319846Disposable Diapers - A disposable diaper is disclosed. The diaper includes a colored topsheet. The topsheet has a basis weight of from 12 to 18 gsm and comprises a plurality of bonded points. Each of the bonded points has a surface area of from 2 mm12-29-2011

Manuela Schröpf, Munchen DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100196608METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A PORTABLE DATA CARRIER WITH A BUILT-IN ELEMENT - A method for producing a data carrier which has a built-in element. A recess for receiving the built-in element and a collecting groove for receiving displaced filling material are formed in a core layer. An excess of filling material is specifically provided in the free spaces remaining between the wall of the recess and the built-in element and on the surface. With a covering film interposed, the filling material is then rolled or spread out over the surface by means of a doctor blade.08-05-2010
20100252639DISPLAY MODULE AND DATA STORAGE MEDIUM WITH AN INSERTED DISPLAY MODULE - The invention relates to a module (10-07-2010

Manuela Schröpf, Munchen DE

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20100196608METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A PORTABLE DATA CARRIER WITH A BUILT-IN ELEMENT - A method for producing a data carrier which has a built-in element. A recess for receiving the built-in element and a collecting groove for receiving displaced filling material are formed in a core layer. An excess of filling material is specifically provided in the free spaces remaining between the wall of the recess and the built-in element and on the surface. With a covering film interposed, the filling material is then rolled or spread out over the surface by means of a doctor blade.08-05-2010
20100252639DISPLAY MODULE AND DATA STORAGE MEDIUM WITH AN INSERTED DISPLAY MODULE - The invention relates to a module (10-07-2010
20110297750METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FINISHING LAYER CONTAINING A WINDOW FOR A PORTABLE DATA STORAGE MEDIUM AND SAID FINISHING LAYER - A method for producing a finishing layer containing a window (12-08-2011

Manuela (schropf) Grundwurmer, Muenchen DE

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20110101105CARD-SHAPED DATA CARRIER - There are proposed different methods for producing a card-shaped data carrier directly in the ID-000 format (plug-in), and for combining the production method with the incorporation of security features, individualization data and personalization data. In so doing, a card body (05-05-2011

Manuela Scognamiglio, Milano IT

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20100293317PCM MEMORIES FOR STORAGE BUS INTERFACES - A memory controller for a phase change memory (PCM) that can be used on a storage bus interface is described. In one example, the memory controller includes an external bus interface coupled to an external bus to communicate read and write instructions with an external device, a memory array interface coupled to a memory array to perform reads and writes on a memory array, and an overwrite module to write a desired value to a desired address of the memory array.11-18-2010

Manuela Scognamiglio, Burago Molgora (mi) IT

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20110307762VIRTUALIZED ECC NAND - A single virtualized ECC NAND controller executes an ECC algorithm and manages a stack of NAND flash memories. The virtualized ECC NAND controller allows the host processor to drive the stack of flash memory devices as a single NAND chip while the controller redirects the data to the selected NAND memory device in the stack.12-15-2011

Manuela Stentrup, Ascheberg DE

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20110020659COATING COMPOSITION, METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF, USE THEREOF, AND SUBSTRATES COATED THEREWITH - The present invention relates to coating compositions comprising at least one isocyanate compound, at least one hydroxyl-containing compound, at least one aldimine and/or ketimine, one or more fillers, one or more pigments, at least one solvent, and, optionally, one or more additives. The invention also relates to processes for preparing these coating compositions, and to their use as coating material in the automotive refinish segment, in the vehicle, utility vehicle (including skips, chassis), and agricultural-machinery and rail segments, and in machines. Preferably, the coating compositions of the invention are used as primers with and without chemical pretreatment such as iron or zinc phosphating, with and without mechanical pretreatment such as sandblasting, abrading or the like.01-27-2011

Manuela Tesmar, Rosbach V. D. Hohe DE

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20110176207SIGHTING TELESCOPE - The invention relates to a sighting telescope comprising a beam splitter which is slanted relative to an optic axis and is configured between an objective and an ocular, further a projection element to generate onto the beam splitter a target mark visible from the ocular, said projection element being fitted with a light source, further two image planes between the objective and the ocular, of which a first image plane is nearer the objective and a second image plane is nearer the ocular, and a reversal system configured between the image planes, a reticle being situated in the first image plane and the target mark in the second image plane.07-21-2011

Manuela Vidal Dasilva, Madrid ES

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20100271693NARROWBAND FILTERS FOR THE EXTREME ULTRAVIOLET - A filter for extreme ultraviolet is disclosed. The filter may be formed by a multilayer structure comprising several layers of Yb and Al deposited on a substrate using thermal evaporation. The layers of Yb and Al may be separated by SiO layers, which may act as barriers avoiding interaction between the layers. The multilayer structure may be covered by a SiO protective layer.10-28-2010