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Melanie Achram, Paris FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110052512	COMPOSITION CONTAINING A HYDROXYLATED DIPHENYLMETHANE DERIVATIVE - The invention relates to a composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion containing an ester of fatty acid and of polyethylene glycol, an additional surfactant chosen from esters of C	03-03-2011

Melanie Albrecht, Erzhausen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090191157	USE OF RECOMBINANT MODIFIED VACCINIA VIRUS ANKARA (MVA) FOR THE TREATMENT OF TYPE 1 HYPERSENSITIVITY IN A LIVING ANIMAL INCLUDING HUMANS - The present invention relates to the use of a recombinant modified vaccinia virus Ankara (MVA) comprising a heterologous nucleic acid for the production of a medicament for the prevention and/or treatment of type I hypersensitivity in a living animal including humans. The invention further relates to a recombinant modified vaccinia virus Ankara (MVA) comprising a heterologous nucleic acid, wherein the heterologous nucleic acid is incorporated into a non-essential region of the genome of the MVA, the heterologous nucleic acid is under the control of, e.g. a vaccinia virus-specific promoter and, the heterologous nucleic acid is selected from the group of nucleic acids encoding an allergen selected from the group of weed pollens, grass pollens, tree pollens, mites, animals, fungi, insects, rubber, worms, human autoallergens, and foods.	07-30-2009

Melanie Andronicus, Sydney AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110075402	Bag Illuminating device - A transferable device for illuminating the interior of a bag. In an illustrative embodiment, the transferable device comprises: a core; a top moveable component that is adapted to engage with the core and that is retractably connected with the core; at least one light source, a circuit including a power component for driving said at least one light source and activating means for activating said at least one light source that are disposed in said core; a cover that encloses said at least one light source; and one or more fasteners arranged on said device that are adapted to attach the device to the interior of the bag in a detachable manner; whereby upon manual actuation of said activating means, said at least one light source illuminates the interior of the bag to enable an owner of the bag to locate items within the bag.	03-31-2011

Melanie Böbel, Aachen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100095827	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A SILK MONO-FILAMENT WITH A HIGH TENSILE STRENGTH - A method and an apparatus for the manufacture of a single silk mono-filament. The single silk mono filament has a tensile strength of above 40 Newtons. The single silk mono-filament has applications as a musical string or a medical device.	04-22-2010

Melanie Böbel, Aachen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100095827	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A SILK MONO-FILAMENT WITH A HIGH TENSILE STRENGTH - A method and an apparatus for the manufacture of a single silk mono-filament. The single silk mono filament has a tensile strength of above 40 Newtons. The single silk mono-filament has applications as a musical string or a medical device.	04-22-2010

Melanie Boze, Round Rock, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080255161	3-HYDROQUINAZOLIN-4-ONE DERIVATIVES FOR USE AS STEAROYL CoA DESATURASE INHIBITORS - The present invention discloses 3-hydroquinazolin-4-one derivatives for use as inhibitors of stearoyl-CoA desaturase. The compounds are useful in treating and/or preventing various human diseases, mediated by stearoyl-CoA desaturase (SCD) enzymes, especially diseases related to abnormal lipid levels, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome and the like.	10-16-2008
20090105283	3-HYDROQUINAZOLIN-4-ONE DERIVATIVES FOR USE AS STEAROYL CoA DESATURASE INHIBITORS - The present invention discloses 3-hydroquinazolin-4-one derivatives for use as inhibitors of stearoyl-CoA desaturase. The compounds are useful in treating and/or preventing various human diseases, mediated by stearoyl-CoA desaturase (SCD) enzymes, especially diseases related to abnormal lipid levels, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome and the like.	04-23-2009

Melanie Croessmann, Ober-Ramstadt DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090270287	OIL COMPOSITION FOR LUBRICATING AN EGR EQUIPPED DIESEL ENGINE AND AN EGR EQUIPPED DIESEL ENGINE COMPRISING SAME - The present invention is directed to a lubricating oil composition, a diesel engine comprising a lubricating oil composition, and a method of lubricating a diesel engine provided with an exhaust gas recirculation system, comprising lubricating said engine with a lubricating oil composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, and a polymeric N-dispersant booster comprising monomer units of:	10-29-2009

Melanie Douziech, St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090042233	NOVEL PROTEIN MEMBER OF THE RAS/MAPK PATHWAY, ANTIBODIES THEREOF AND METHODS AND KITS OF USING SAME - A polypeptide comprising a SAM domain, the sequence of said SAM domain being as set forth in SEQ ID NO: 33.	02-12-2009

Melanie Essrich, Frankfurt Am Main DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090069565	NEW INDOLE DERIVATIVES AS FACTOR XA INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to compounds of formula I,	03-12-2009

Melanie Fried-Oken, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100280403	RAPID SERIAL PRESENTATION COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments of the disclosed technology provide reliable and fast communication of a human through a direct brain interface which detects the intent of the user. An embodiment of the disclosed technology comprises a system and method in which least one sequence of a plurality of stimuli is presented to an individual (using appropriate sensory modalities), and the time course of at least one measurable response to the sequence(s) is used to select at least one stimulus from the sequence(s). In an embodiment, the sequence(s) may be dynamically altered based on previously selected stimuli and/or on estimated probability distributions over the stimuli. In an embodiment, such dynamic alteration may be based on predictive models of appropriate sequence generation mechanisms, such as an adaptive or static sequence model.	11-04-2010

Melanie Gebesmair, Nussbach AT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090277878	Insertion element, gas lens with such an insertion element, and welding torch with such a gas lens - The invention relates to an insertion element (	11-12-2009

Melanie Genau, Luebbecke DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100075543	SYMMETRICAL ELECTRIC CONTACT - For the transmission of high-frequency signals >2,5 GHz or 5 Gbps by means of a separable plug connection, the invention proposes a symmetrically shaped electric contact (	03-25-2010

Melanie Glomb, Ahlen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090298961	MULTI-COMPONENT SYSTEMS, METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF - Multicomponent systems comprising	12-03-2009
20110201720	SCRATCH- AND WEATHER-RESISTANT VARNISH CURABLE BY MEANS OF ACTINIC RADIATION OR CURABLE BY HEAT AND BY MEANS OF ACTINIC RADIATION - A coating composition curable with actinic radiation, or thermally and with actinic radiation, comprising (A) at least one unsaturated urethane (meth)acrylate and (B) at least one unsaturated melamine (meth)acrylate, wherein the ratio of the weight fractions of components (A) and (B) is between (A):(B)=1:1 and (A):(B)=1:5.	08-18-2011

Melanie Gornez, Cary, NC US

Melanie Gurda, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080243839	METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF AN INSTALLATION ON A DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM BASED ON THE RELATIVE STORAGE LOCATIONS OF ONE OR MORE FILES - The presence of an installation on a data processing system may be detected by providing a signature that includes m files having paths associated therewith, respectively. A number n files on the data processing system are determined that match files in the signature and a files found ratio given by n/m is determined. A transformation is applied to the signature by replacing at least a portion of at least one of the paths with a new path. Then, a distance is determined between the n files on the data processing system and the m signature files. The distance corresponds to a sum of a number of path segments associated with the m signature files that cannot be matched to a corresponding path segment associated with files on the data processing system. The presence of the installation on the data processing system is determined based on the files found ratio and the distance.	10-02-2008

Melanie Haigh-Hutchinson, Austin, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090181736	System and method for lock on target tracking with free targeting capability - An example video game includes a virtual game world including a video game character movable within the virtual game world and one or more targets. A first target in the virtual game world can be locked onto so that the first target remains substantially at the center of a field of view of the game character within the virtual game world. A reticle may be moved to target one or more second targets in the virtual game world while the first target remains locked onto.	07-16-2009

Melanie Hall, Plouarzel FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100035315	PROCESS FOR ENZYMATIC REDUCTION OF ALKENE DERIVATIVES - A method for enzymatic preparation of compounds of the general formula (2) from unsaturated alkene derivatives of the general formula (1) by reducing a compound of the formula (1) in the presence of a reductase, comprising at least one of the polypeptide sequences SEQ ID NO: 1, 2 or 3 or having a functionally equivalent polypeptide sequence which is at least 80% identical to SEQ ID NO: 1, 2 or 3.	02-11-2010
20100304448	METHOD FOR THE ENZYMATIC REDUCTION OF ALPHA- AND BETA-DEHYDROAMINO ACIDS USING ENOATE REDUCTASES - A method for the enzymatic preparation of amino acids of the general formula (3) or (4) from alpha-dehydroamino acids of the general formula (1) or (2)	12-02-2010

Melanie Hentsche, Dresden DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100199778	CAPACITIVE PRESSURE SENSOR - A pressure sensor includes a platform	08-12-2010

Melanie Ilich-Toay, Castaic, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100245545	Flagging of Z-Space for a Multi-Camera 3D Event - A method for selecting one from among a plurality of three-dimensional (3D) cameras comprising calculating, in a computer, a plurality of z-space cut zone flag values corresponding to the plurality of 3D cameras, then comparing the z-space cut zone flag corresponding to a reference monitor image to a plurality of candidate z-space cut zone flags corresponding to candidate monitor images. In response to the results of the calculations and comparisons, a safe/not-safe indication is prepared for displaying on any of a variety of visual displays, at least one aspect of the safe/not-safe indication, the at least one aspect determined in response to said comparing. The method uses 3D camera image data, 3D camera positional data and 3D camera stage data (e.g. interaxial data, convergence data, lens data) for encoding the 3D camera data into an encoded data frame which is then transmitted to a processor for producing a visual safe/not-safe indication.	09-30-2010

Melanie Kuberka, Essen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100307053	USE OF ALCOHOLS IN FUELS FOR SPARK IGNITION ENGINES - The use of at least one C	12-09-2010

Melanie Maas-Brunner, Mannheim DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080210222	RUTHENIUM CATALYSTS - Sugar alcohols are prepared by catalytically hydrogenating the corresponding monosaccharides and oligosaccharides in the liquid phase over a heterogeneous ruthenium catalyst, with the exception of the preparation of sorbitol, wherein the heterogeneous ruthenium catalyst is prepared by:	09-04-2008

Melanie Mencer-Parks, Pearland, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090240525	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SHARING MEDICAL INFORMATION - An apparatus and method is provided for treating a healthcare patient. The method includes the steps of establishing a audio/visual teleconference between a processor of the patient at a first location and a processor of a physician located at a second, remote location different from the first location and displaying a set of biometric parameters of the patient in real time to the physician at the remote location.	09-24-2009

Melanie Moran-Grover, Maplewood, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090266960	DISPLAY WITH ADJUSTABLE BRACKET - A display system includes a housing and a support bar. The housing has a front face and a rear face. The support bar includes an elongate body and a first bracket. The elongate body has a front face and a channel. The first bracket is secured within the channel of the elongate body and is adjustable relative to the housing in two substantially perpendicular directions. The rear face of the housing is secured to the front face of the support bar.	10-29-2009

Melanie Murmann, Braunshorn DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100133242	LASER PIGMENTS FOR CERAMICS - A coating containing metal phosphate-based compounds and mixtures, mixed compounds, mixed salts or adducts which contain such compounds as pigments for the production of single-coloured or multi-coloured markings, inscriptions and/or decorations by means of laser light in and/or on ceramic, stoneware, pottery, earthenware, porcelain, ceramic glazes, engobe, glass or glass paste (enamel). The method of marking by applying a laser to the coatings is also provided	06-03-2010

Melanie Muron, Istres FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090233091	Polymer Films - A method for the preparation of a polymer film containing 300-600 gels/m	09-17-2009
20110009576	POLYMERISATION PROCESS - The present invention relates to a polymerisation process and in particular to a process for the copolymerisation of ethylene and an α-olefin comonomer having 7 to 10 carbon atoms in a fluidised bed gas phase reactor in the presence of a multi-site Ziegler-Natta polymerisation catalyst characterised in that (i) said process is operated in condensed mode, (ii) the amount of said α-olefin is maintained below that at which substantial condensation in the reactor occurs and (iii) at least one of the following apply:	01-13-2011

Melanie Niemann, Nee Jung, Ossweil DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080277600	Irradiation Unit - The invention relates to an irradiation unit for the UV irradiation of particularly web-shaped substrates, comprising a housing (	11-13-2008

Melanie Palaoro, Leonding AT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090088584	PROCESS FOR PREPARING 3, 4-DISUBSTITUTED PHENYLACETIC ACIDS AND NOVEL INTERMEDIATES - A process for preparing 3,4-disubstituted phenylacetic acids of the formula (I) in which X is fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine and R is C	04-02-2009

Melanie Persson, Hamburg DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100116896	THERMOSTAT APPARATUS INCLUDING CALIBRATION DEVICE - A thermostat apparatus is provided for simultaneous thermostatting of at least one sample that is contained, e.g., in sample vessels, having receptacles for receiving the samples or sample vessels, the apparatus having at least one thermostat device for generation of a desired temperature or temperature profile, having a control device for regulating the heating and/or cooling power of the at least one thermostat device, and having at least one regulating temperature sensor that is provided to determine a parameter that is indicative of the temperature and is connected to the control device. In addition to the at least one regulating temperature sensor, at least one calibrating temperature sensor is provided that is arranged in spatial proximity to an allocated regulating temperature sensor to determine a parameter that is indicative of the temperature, and is connected to the control device.	05-13-2010

Melanie Petren, Stockholm SE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090270109	ESTIMATING AND LIMITING INTER-CELL INTERFERENCE - A cellular radio communication system includes a first serving cell and a second non-serving cell. A mobile radio is currently served by a first base station in the first cell. An uplink radio transmission from the mobile radio will cause or causes inter-cell interference in the second non-serving cell. Accordingly, an estimate is made of the inter-cell interference in the second non-serving cell associated with the mobile radio's uplink transmission. If the estimated inter-cell interference in the second non-serving cell exceeds a predetermined threshold, then control is performed so that the inter-cell interference in the second non-serving cell is limited, e.g., by managing radio resources so that the estimated inter-cell interference in the second non-serving cell is or becomes less than the predetermined threshold.	10-29-2009

Melanie Plainchault, Rennes FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110235754	METHOD AND A DEVICE FOR DETERMINING IF AN INFORMATION WORD TRANSFERRED BY AT LEAST A SOURCE HAS TO BE RELAYED - The present invention concerns a method for determining if an information word transferred by a source has to be relayed by a telecommunication device. The signals transferred by the source are composed of complex symbols obtained from the information word. The telecommunication device:	09-29-2011

Melanie Plainchault, Rennes Cedex FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110051704	METHOD AND A DEVICE FOR RELAYING SYMBOLS TRANSFERRED BY A SOURCE TO A DESTINATION - The present invention concerns a method for relaying symbols transferred by a source to a destination in a wireless cellular telecommunication network, the symbols being relayed by a relay, the relay receiving symbols. The relay:	03-03-2011
20110051821	METHOD AND A DEVICE FOR RELAYING SYMBOLS TRANSFERRED BY A SOURCE TO A DESTINATION - The present invention concerns a method for relaying symbols transferred by a source to a destination in a wireless cellular telecommunication network, the symbols being relayed by a relay, the relay receiving symbols, the symbols being representative of coded bits derived from information bits. The relay:	03-03-2011

Melanie Roessing, Oberhausen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120028022	Modified alkoxylation products having at least one non-terminal alkoxysilyl group and used thereof in hardenable compounds with increased storage stability and extensibility - Modified alkoxylation products of formula (I), application thereof and methods of production thereof	02-02-2012
20120029090	Modified alkoxylation products having at least one non-terminal alkoxysilyl group, with increased storage life and increased stretchability of the polymers prepared using them - Modified alkoxylation products of the formula (I), their use and processes for preparing them	02-02-2012

Melanie Roth, Berlin DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090009084	High-Pressure Discharge Lamp - The invention relates to a high-pressure discharge lamp having a discharge vessel (	01-08-2009

Melanie Royals, National City, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090053485	Surface Decoration System - A surface decoration system is described. The system includes materials and processes that enable detailed multiple color and hue patterns to be placed upon a surface without the need for abilities to paint fine detail. Successive coating layers are applied with a broad-brush applicator. The process may be used for colors, gray scale, stain and any other optical effect that may be effected through sequential application of coatings. An example shows application of the technique to a faux marquetry flooring design.	02-26-2009

Melanie Sabadotto, St Max FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110236330	Skin Whitening - Methods for reducing pigmentation or hyperpigmentation of skin comprising applying to the skin a substance of formula (I) in the D-form, L-form or racemic form (D,L) are disclosed:	09-29-2011

Melanie Sajitz, Plettenberg DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110152528	Method For Producing 3,7-Diaza-Bicyclo[3.3.1] Nonane Compounds - The invention relates to a one-pot reaction for the production of 3,7-diaza-bicyclo[3.3.1]nonane compounds, wherein in a first step a dicarboxylic acid ester is reacted with a pyridine aldehyde and a primary amine. The piperidone created in this manner is reacted with formaldehyde and a further primary amine in a second step. It is essential to the invention that both reaction steps are carried out in a one-pot variation in a C	06-23-2011

Melanie Sajitz, Plettenbeger DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110263857	Method For Producing 3,7-Diaza-Bicyclo[3.3.1]Nonane Metal Complexes - The invention relates to a method for producing 3,7-diaza-bicyclo[3.3.1]nonane metal complexes, wherein the ligand, a 3,7-diaza-bicyclo[3.3.1] nonane compound, is reacted with an aqueous metal(II)salt solution in one step. According to the invention, the reaction stage is carried out with water as solvent.	10-27-2011

Melanie Schmid, Attenweiler-Schammach DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100000533	Dental treatment apparatus - The present invention relates to a dental treatment apparatus comprising a source of gas, a generator for generating oxidizing gas from the gas of the source, an application device for application of the oxidizing gas to a selected application area and exposing the selected application area to the oxidizing gas, a destructor for the oxidizing gas and a vacuum pump to create a pressure sufficient to suck the oxidizing gas from the application device to the destructor, whereby an additional gas reservoir for the gas from the source is provided between the source and the generator.	01-07-2010

Melanie Schmidt, Krefeld DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090304616	TRANSPARENT ANTIPERSPIRANT GEL - The present application relates to clear antiperspirant gels in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion.	12-10-2009

Melanie Steigelmann, Edingen-Neckarhausen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100029824	STYRENE-CONTAINING POLYMERS CONTAINING A ZEOLITE OF THE MFI TYPE - Molding compositions comprising at least one styrene polymer and comprising at least one zeolitic material of MFI structure type, a process for removal of styrene monomer from styrene polymer, and the use of at least one zeoltic material of MFI structure type for removal of styrene monomer from a molding composition comprising styrene polymer.	02-04-2010

Melanie Stoob, Hamburg DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100264269	DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF AN ASSEMBLY WITHOUT THE USE OF TOOLS - The invention relates to a device comprising a base plate and a support for adjusting the height of an assembly, in particular of a galley module in an aircraft, without using tools.	10-21-2010

Melanie Sulzberger, Hamburg DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110044923	PIPERIDINIUM COMPOUNDS AND COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING THEM - Cosmetic or dermatological compositions which comprise at least one piperidinium salt, preferably a 4-[(2-cyclopentyl-2-hydroxyphenylacetyl)oxy]-1,1-dimethyl-piperidinium salt, and the use thereof, particularly as antiperspirants. This Abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.	02-24-2011

Melanie Tellers, Cranford, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110104116	HSA-FREE FORMULATIONS OF INTERFERON-BETA - Stabilized pharmaceutical compositions comprising substantially monomeric interferon-beta (IFN-β) and methods useful in their preparation are provided. The compositions comprise the IFN-β solubilized in a low-ionic-strength formulation that maintains the composition at a pH of about 3.0 to about 5.0. Methods for preparing these compositions, and for increasing solubility of IFN-β in pharmaceutical compositions, are provided.	05-05-2011

Melanie Vander Klok, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100030258	Controlled Exotherm of Cyanoacrylate Formulations - An adhesive composition includes one or more polymerizable cyanoacrylate monomers, a polymerization initiator and a polymerization accelerator for the one or more polymerizable cyanoacrylate monomers. A system for treating living tissue includes a first reservoir containing one or more polymerizable cyanoacrylate monomers, a second reservoir in a non-contacting relationship with the first reservoir containing a polymerization initiator and accelerator for the one or more polymerizable cyanoacrylate monomers, and an applicator capable of combining the polymerizable cyanoacrylate monomer and the polymerization initiator and accelerator to form an adhesive composition and then applying the adhesive composition to living tissue. The initiator may be a quaternary ammonium salt, and the accelerator may be a trihydroxy tertiary amine.	02-04-2010

Melanie Van Stry, Memphis, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110269125	METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PREDICTING DEVELOPMENT OF ATOPIC DISEASES - The present invention relates to methods of testing for allergic diseases and methods for screening candidate compounds as therapeutic agents for allergic diseases. In particular the present invention provides genetic markers useful for the prediction of an individual's susceptibility to and/or the molecular diagnosis of atopic diseases such as bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis.	11-03-2011

Melanie Vierbaum, Emmerich DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100286009	Lubricant Composition - The invention refers to lubricant compositions, said lubricant compositions being particularly preferred for conveyor systems, especially in the foodstuff industry, which are suitable for lubricating, cleaning and disinfecting of the transport chains. More specifically, the invention refers to lubricant compositions for conveyor systems comprising: a) one or more phosphoric acid esters; and b) one or more ether carboxylates; and e) water; and c) one or more C	11-11-2010

Melanie Woitaske, La Vernia, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110027851	COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND USES FOR BIOSYNTHETIC PLASMID INTEGRATED CAPTURE ELEMENTS - Embodiments herein report compositions, systems and methods for making and using plasmid vectors and nanotube complexes. In certain embodiments, compositions, systems and methods herein include making plasmid vectors having aptamer inserts. In some embodiments, methods disclosed herein may be used to rapidly generate large quantities of plasmid vectors having aptamer inserts directed to a particular target agent. Other aspects concern plasmid constructs associated with organic semiconductors. Yet other aspects concern complexes of nanotubes associated with dsDNA aptamers and tracking molecules.	02-03-2011

Mélanie Abonnenc, Valence FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090220974	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR THE SELECTION AND/OR PROCESSING OF PARTICLES, IN PARTICULAR FOR THE SELECTIVE AND/OR OPTIMISED LYSIS OF CELLS - Methods and apparatus for the selection or processing of particles sensitive to the application of an external stimulus, in which is produced, by applying the external stimulus, the rupture/lysis of at least one selected particle or the fusion of first and second selected particles, by means of the organisation of the particles using a first field of force by selectively energising electrodes of an array of selectable electrodes having dimensions comparable to or smaller than those of the particles, applying to the electrodes a first configuration of stresses; and by applying to the electrodes a second configuration of stresses, so as to create a second field of force, located substantially close to at least one selected particle to be lysated or to a pair of first and second particles to be fused and such as to produce the application of a stimulus suited to produce their lysis or fusion.	09-03-2009
20100068780	METHOD FOR THE SELECTION AND/OR THE PROCESSING OF PARTICLES, IN PARTICULAR CELLS - Method for the selection or the processing of first particles sensitive to the application of an external stimulus including the step of producing, through the application of the external stimulus, the permeabilization of at least a selected first particle, consisting in the organization of the first particles through a first force field, to generate a second force field substantially placed in proximity of at least a selected first particle to be permeabilized.	03-18-2010

Mélanie Cady, Villebon Sur Yvette FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100071893	Polymers and Nanoparticles Formulations With Shear-Thickening and Shear-Gelling Properties for Oilfield Applications - The invention provides a composition having shear-gelling and shear-thickening properties based on a amphiphilic polymer combined with hydrophilic particles and polyethyleneoxide.	03-25-2010

Mélanie Papilton, Carignan CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110048856	LUBRICATION SYSTEM WITH POROUS ELEMENT - A lubrication system for a gas turbine engine including at least one porous element located in a cavity containing at least one rotating component receiving a flow of the lubricant, the porous element being located across a path taken by a portion of the lubricant expelled from the at least one respective rotating component such that the portion of the lubricant circulates therethrough, the at least one porous element being made of a material resistant to a temperature of the lubricant, the at least one porous element reducing a velocity of the portion of the lubricant circulating therethrough.	03-03-2011