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Francois Meers, Bruxelles BE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090222776Device for and a Method of Designing a Sensor Arrangement for a Safe Automated System, an Automated System, a Program Element and a Computer-Readable Medium - A device for designing a sensor arrangement for an automated system, the device comprising a first input unit for receiving a specification of a plurality of sensor measurements to be carried out by the sensor arrangement, a second input unit for receiving a specification of a confidence region together with an associated confidence level for each of the specified sensor measurements, a third input unit for receiving a specification of a target confidence level for the automated system, and a configuration unit for configuring the plurality of sensor measurements and for configuring the combination of the sensor measurements in a manner to guarantee the target confidence level for the automated system.09-03-2009

Grant L. Meers, Boulder, CO US

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20100308548SKATE SHOES WITH SELECTIVELY FLEXIBLE SOLE - Disclosed herein are skate shoes having rollers in their soles that allow a wearer to assume the stance of a skate boarder or snow boarder. These rollers are specifically adapted to roll in a direction other than the heal-toe axis direction. As illustrated herein, only the mechanism that allows for extending and retracting the rollers from the sole of a shoe is illustrated. That is, while the upper and sole of the shoe is not illustrated, it will be appreciated that components discussed herein may be incorporated into such a shoe.12-09-2010

Paul Meers, Princeton Junction, NJ US

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20090068256Encapsulation of Bioactive Complexes in Liposomes - This invention provides a method to prepare liposome-encapsulated bioactive agents, such as nucleic acids, comprising complexation of the bioactive agents to reverse micelles prior to forming liposomes, as well as methods of using the liposomes so formed and formulations to deliver nucleic acids to cells.03-12-2009

Paul R. Meers, Princeton, NJ US

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20090191259Efficient liposomal encapsulation - The present invention concerns a method for preparing liposomes, said method comprising the following steps: (I) mixing at least one liposome-forming lipid, a water-miscible organic solvent and aqueous medium Y to form a gel or liquid containing gel particles without sonication; and thereafter (II) (a) mixing the gel or liquid containing gel particles with aqueous medium Z1 to directly form the liposomes; (b) (i) mixing the gel or liquid containing gel particles with aqueous medium Z1 to form a curd or curdy substance; and (ii) mixing the curd or curdy substance with aqueous medium Z2 to directly form the liposomes; or (c) (i) cooling the gel or liquid containing gel particles to form a waxy substance; and (ii) mixing the waxy substance with aqueous medium Z1 to directly form the liposomes; wherein aqueous media Y, Z1 and Z2 are the same or different.07-30-2009

Ryan C. Meers, West Chester, PA US

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20090315357TIRE COVER WITH ADJUSTING MEANS - The present invention relates to a tire cover or casing that includes two flexible sides and a central member. The flexible sides have a width sufficient to essentially cover a sidewall of a tire, while allowing, when mounted on the tire, access to the inner opening of the tire; and a securing device for securing the side over the sidewall of the tire. The central member has sufficient length to essentially cover a tire tread; and an adjusting device for adjusting the size of the tire cover or casing to fit the tire. The present invention further includes methods for changing a flat tire, for storing a seasonal tire, and for covering tires for use in a show room or the ground. Additionally, the present invention relates to wheel assemblies and emergency roadside kits, both including the tire cover.12-24-2009

Ryan C. Meers, Santa Monica, CA US

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20100090428ROLL-OUT CART - A roll-out cart includes a lid and a cart body supported on wheels. The cart body is comprised of a base wall, a front wall, a rear wall, and a pair of side walls that cooperate with each other to define a cart interior. The lid is attached to the cart body with a hinge connection and is moveable between an open position to provide access to the cart interior and a closed position to prevent access to the cart interior. A latch is pivotally mounted to the lid to lock the lid in the closed position.04-15-2010
20100108625MERCHANDISING SYSTEM - A scoop includes a side member and lower blade that cooperate with each other to secure and hold a row of packages at one time. The packages are stored within a container that has a pivotable front wall to allow access to divided rows of packages within an interior of the container. During transport, the containers are supported on a rack structure that allows access to the pivotable front wall. During delivery, the front wall is pivoted into an open position and the scoop is inserted into the container to remove a row of packages for placement on a display.05-06-2010

Samuel A. Meers, Kansas City, MO US

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20110060609System For Marketing Using Text Messaging - Disclosed is a system and method for marketing using text messaging. Different keywords are provided for different media persons and/or outlets, and announcements are broadcast instructing listeners to send a text message to a particular number. In the text, the listener is asked to include a keyword with the text in order to receive a rate quote. When an interested listener texts in the key word to the number provided, he or she is presented with a URL, which when selected, enables them to submit information, e.g., age, sex, and zip code. After submitting the information, they receive a quote on the browser of their mobile phone.03-10-2011

Stef Meers, Berchem BE

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20100316632MEANS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING DIFFERENTIATION OF HAEMATOPOIETIC PROGENITOR CELLS - The invention provides means and method for stimulating the production of differentiated haematopoietic cells in a culture comprising haematopoietic progenitor cells, lymphocytes (preferably T-cells) and monocytes/macrophages and/or dendritic cells. The methods involve among others culturing said cells or precursors thereof in the presence of a binding molecule specific for a co-stimulatory molecule expressed on said monocytes/macrophages and/or dendritic cells or said lymphocytes (preferably T-cells).12-16-2010