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Anne Smid, Wolvega NE
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20110015607 | (BATMAN) DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING LEG WRAPS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A leg wrap structure is provided in a disposable absorbent garment such as a diaper or training pants. The leg wrap structure has a base layer, a top layer, and an elastic construction disposed therebetween. The elastic construction includes a plurality of spaced apart (e.g. generally equally spaced apart) elastic elements (e.g. strands or threads) that are aligned in a generally in generally parallel relation. Further, the top and base layers define a region of inelasticity. The leg wrap structure provides for the efficient formation of a reservoir and a plurality of fluid dams each capable of capturing a quantity of fluid to minimize the occurrence of fluid leaks from the absorbent article. Methods of forming such absorbent articles are disclosed. | 01-20-2011 |
Anne Smid, Wolvega NL
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20090124992 | Elastic composite for a disposable absorbent garment - An elastic composite is provided in a disposable absorbent garment such as a diaper or training pants. The elastic composite has a base layer, a top layer, and an elastic construction disposed therebetween. The elastic construction includes a plurality of spaced apart (e.g. generally equally spaced apart) elastic elements (e.g. strands or threads) that are aligned in a generally cross machine direction and in generally parallel relation. Further, the top and base layers define a first longitudinally extending side edge and a second longitudinally extending side edge between which, the elastic construction is disposed. The elastic composite further includes an elasticized region, wherein the elastic construction is disposed, a first non-elasticized region disposed between the first side edge and the elasticized region, and a second non-elasticized region disposed between the second side edge and the elasticized region. | 05-14-2009 |
20090306617 | Elastic composite having cross-directional elasticity and a system and method for making the elastic composite - A method of making an elastic composite entails conveying a first sheet on a conveyor, and wrapping a section of elastic about the first sheet and the conveyor, thereby applying elastics cross directionally across the sheet. A second sheet is then applied onto the first sheet thereby creating a subcomposite including the two sheets and elastics sandwiched therebetween, wherein two elastics extend outward from one side of the subcomposite, about the conveyor, and return into an opposite side of the subcomposite. The subcomposite is cut through the first and second sheets and the elastics, thereby separating the subcomposite into a first carrier and a second carrier, each carrier including a material layer, whereby spaced apart elastics extend from the first carrier to the second carrier, the first and second carriers defining an exposed elastic region therebetween formed by the elastics. | 12-10-2009 |
20110130736 | Disposable absorbent article with profiled absorbent core - A disposable absorbent article has a central body defining a first waist end region including a first end edge, a second waist end region spaced longitudinally from the first waist end region and including a second end edge, and a crotch region positioned therebetween. An absorbent core is situated between the end edges, and includes a plurality of elastics incorporated therewith such that the core is substantially laterally contracted in a narrowed region about the elastics. The absorbent core includes at least one end region that is substantially non-elasticized and has a lateral width substantially wider than that of the narrowed region. | 06-02-2011 |
20110314787 | Elastic composite for a disposable absorbent garment, and a system and process for making the elastic composite and a garment having the elastic composite - A method is provided for making an elastic composite for incorporation into a disposable absorbent garment. An elastic element applicator is provided that is configured to move a section of a continuous strand of elastic element generally about a plane. A first web of material is conveyed in a first web moving direction such that the first web intersects the plane. Then, the applicator is operated to move the elastic element about the plane, thereby applying the section of elastic element onto the first web along a direction generally transverse to the web moving direction and such that the first web draws the continuous elastic strand from the elastic element applicator as the first web is conveyed away from the plane. The elastic element applicator may be in the form of a spin cylinder or bracket that is operated to spin the elastic element about the moving first web, thereby applying the elastic element on the first web. | 12-29-2011 |
20120071852 | Article with elastic distribution and system and method for making same - A method is described for making an elasticized absorbent article having a waist opening and a pair of leg openings. First, multiple distributions of elastics are applied on a moving material sheet to form a moving web of an elastic composite. Then, each of a core section and a second material sheet is periodically applied onto the moving web to define a finished web of discrete elastic composite bodies. In subsequent steps, discrete absorbent pants articles are shaped from the finished web. | 03-22-2012 |
20120238988 | ELASTIC COMPOSITE FOR A DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT GARMENT, AND A SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR MAKING THE ELASTIC COMPOSITE AND A GARMENT HAVING THE ELASTIC COMPOSITE - A method is provided for making an elastic composite for incorporation into a disposable absorbent garment. An elastic element applicator is provided that is configured to move a section of a continuous strand of elastic element generally about a plane. A first web of material is conveyed in a first web moving direction such that the first web intersects the plane. Then, the applicator is operated to move the elastic element about the plane, thereby applying the section of elastic element onto the first web along a direction generally transverse to the web moving direction and such that the first web draws the continuous elastic strand from the elastic element applicator as the first web is conveyed away from the plane. The elastic element applicator may be in the form of a spin cylinder or bracket that is operated to spin the elastic element about the moving first web, thereby applying the elastic element on the first web. | 09-20-2012 |
20130090622 | ELASTIC COMPOSITE FOR A DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT GARMENT - An elastic composite is provided in a disposable absorbent garment such as a diaper or training pants. The elastic composite has a base layer, a top layer, and an elastic construction disposed therebetween. The elastic construction includes a plurality of spaced apart (e.g. generally equally spaced apart) elastic elements (e.g. strands or threads) that are aligned in a generally cross machine direction and in generally parallel relation. Further, the top and base layers define a first longitudinally extending side edge and a second longitudinally extending side edge between which, the elastic construction is disposed. The elastic composite further includes an elasticized region, wherein the elastic construction is disposed, a first non-elasticized region disposed between the first side edge and the elasticized region, and a second non-elasticized region disposed between the second side edge and the elasticized region. | 04-11-2013 |
20130310790 | Elastic Composite Having Cross-Directional Elasticity and a System and Method for Making the Elastic Composite - A method of making an elastic composite is described that entails conveying a first sheet of material on a conveyor, and wrapping a section of elastic about the first sheet and the conveyor, thereby applying elastics cross directionally across the first sheets. A second sheet of material is applied onto the first sheet having elastics applied thereon, thereby creating a subcomposite including the first sheet, the second sheet, and elastics sandwiched therebetween, wherein a plurality of elastics extend outward from the one side of the subcomposite, about the conveyor, and return into an opposite side of the subcomposite. The sub-composite is cut through the first and second sheets and the elastics, thereby separating the sub-composite into a first carrier and a second carrier, each carrier including a first material layer and a second material layer, whereby a plurality of spaced apart elastic elements extend from the first carrier to the second carrier, the first and second carriers defining an exposed elastic region therebetween formed by the plurality of spaced apart elastic elements. | 11-21-2013 |
20140018765 | Elastic Composite for a Disposable Absorbent Garment, and a System and Process for Making the Elastic Composite and a Garment Having the Elastic Composite - A method is provided for making an elastic composite for incorporation into a disposable absorbent garment. An elastic element applicator is provided that is configured to move a section of a continuous strand of elastic element generally about a plane. A first web of material is conveyed in a first web moving direction such that the first web intersects the plane. Then, the applicator is operated to move the elastic element about the plane, thereby applying the section of elastic element onto the first web along a direction generally transverse to the web moving direction and such that the first web draws the continuous elastic strand from the elastic element applicator as the first web is conveyed away from the plane. The elastic element applicator may be in the form of a spin cylinder or bracket that is operated to spin the elastic element about the moving first web, thereby applying the elastic element on the first web. | 01-16-2014 |
20140128831 | Elastic Composite for a Disposable Absorbent Garment - An elastic composite is provided in a disposable absorbent garment such as a diaper or training pants. The elastic composite has a base layer, a top layer, and an elastic construction disposed therebetween. The elastic construction includes a plurality of spaced apart (e.g. generally equally spaced apart) elastic elements (e.g. strands or threads) that are aligned in a generally cross machine direction and in generally parallel relation. Further, the top and base layers define a first longitudinally extending side edge and a second longitudinally extending side edge between which, the elastic construction is disposed. The elastic composite further includes an elasticized region, wherein the elastic construction is disposed, a first non-elasticized region disposed between the first side edge and the elasticized region, and a second non-elasticized region disposed between the second side edge and the elasticized region. | 05-08-2014 |
20140171896 | Disposable Absorbent Article With Elasticized Side Panels, and Method of Making the Same - A disposable absorbent article has a central body that includes an absorbent core, a front longitudinal edge, and a rear longitudinal edge opposite the front longitudinal edge. The disposable absorbent article also has a pair of elasticized side panels that extend longitudinally adjacent opposite lateral sides of the central body. Each side panel has a front longitudinal edge and a rear longitudinal edge opposite the front longitudinal edge, and a front or rear fastening element positioned adjacent the front or rear edge. The front edge of the side panel is positioned closer to the front waist portion than the rear edge. The fastening element is constructed for fastening the front and rear waist portions of the central body when the disposable absorbent article is worn by a user. | 06-19-2014 |
20140213997 | DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH PROFILED ABSORBENT CORE - A disposable absorbent article has a central body defining a first waist end region including a first end edge, a second waist end region spaced longitudinally from the first waist end region and including a second end edge, and a crotch region positioned therebetween. An absorbent core is situated between the end edges, and includes a plurality of elastics incorporated therewith such that the core is substantially laterally contracted in a narrowed region about the elastics. The absorbent core includes at least one end region that is substantially non-elasticized and has a lateral width substantially wider than that of the narrowed region. | 07-31-2014 |
20140303582 | METHOD OF MAKING AN ABSORBENT COMPOSITE AND ABSORBENT ARTICLES EMPLOYING THE SAME - Disclosed is an absorbent core composite for a disposable absorbent article. The absorbent composite has a first fabric, a body side second fabric, and a plurality of aggregates of superabsorbent particles (SAP) situated between the first fabric second fabric. About each of a plurality of the SAP aggregates, an arrangement of spaced apart bond sites secure the second fabric to the first fabric and form a pocket in which the SAP aggregate is secured between the first fabric and the second fabric. The body side second fabric is a bulky nonwoven including fibers that entangle at least some particles in the SAP aggregate. | 10-09-2014 |
20150045756 | Absorbent Composite, an Absorbent Article Employing the Same, and Methods, Systems, and Apparatus for Making the Absorbent Composite and/or Article - An absorbent core composite is disclosed for incorporation into a disposable absorbent article. The composite includes a first material layer and a second material layer (preferably nonwoven) partially secured to the first material layer to define at least one pocket therebetween. Preferably, multiple pockets are defined, except in the case of where a generally uniform layer or bed of absorbent is preferred or better suited fro the application. The pocket is said have a fixed initial volume. Further, an aggregate of absorbent particles is provided in the pocket(s) to occupy a portion of the fixed initial volume. The absorbent particles are preferably SAP particles and is characterized by a dry volume associated with a dry state and a swell volume associated with a liquid saturation state. In respect to or for the pocket, the aggregate is characterized by a collective dry volume and a collective swell volume, wherein the pocket has an initial configuration that retains the aggregate therein. | 02-12-2015 |
20150216737 | ELASTIC COMPOSITE HAVING CROSS-DIRECTIONAL ELASTICITY AND A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE ELASTIC COMPOSITE - A method of making an elastic composite is described that entails conveying a first sheet of material on a conveyor, and wrapping a section of elastic about the first sheet and the conveyor, thereby applying elastics cross directionally across the first sheets. A second sheet of material is applied onto the first sheet having elastics applied thereon, thereby creating a subcomposite including the first sheet, the second sheet, and elastics sandwiched therebetween, wherein a plurality of elastics extend outward from the one side of the subcomposite, about the conveyor, and return into an opposite side of the subcomposite. The sub-composite is cut through the first and second sheets and the elastics, thereby separating the sub-composite into a first carrier and a second carrier, each carrier including a first material layer and a second material layer, whereby a plurality of spaced apart elastic elements extend from the first carrier to the second carrier, the first and second carriers defining an exposed elastic region therebetween formed by the plurality of spaced apart elastic elements. | 08-06-2015 |
Christine Smid, Houston, TX US
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20130184835 | BIODEGRADABLE SCAFFOLDS - In some embodiments, the present invention provides compositions that comprise: (1) a biodegradable polymer matrix; and (2) at least one biodegradable reinforcing particle that is dispersed in the matrix. In some embodiments, the biodegradable reinforcing particle is selected from the group consisting of porous oxide particles and porous semiconductor particles. In additional embodiments, the compositions of the present invention further comprise a (3) porogen particle that is also dispersed in the matrix. In further embodiments, the compositions of the present invention are also associated with one or more active agents. In various embodiments, the active agents are associated with the biodegradable polymer matrix, the biodegradable reinforcing particle, and/or the porogen particle. In various embodiments, the compositions of the present invention may be utilized as scaffolds, such as scaffolds for treating bone defects. Further embodiments of the present invention pertain to methods of making the compositions of the present invention. | 07-18-2013 |
David Lee Smid, Marshalltown, IA US
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20140092083 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO IMPLEMENT A REMOTE TERMINAL UNIT NETWORK - Methods and apparatus to implement a remote terminal unit network are disclosed. An example method involves allocating, via a processor of a first remote terminal unit, a first time slot of a first frame of a first transmission schedule to the first remote terminal unit, the first remote terminal unit to be in communication with a second remote terminal unit in a network associated with a process control system and to be in communication with a host of the process control system, the first remote terminal unit to communicate first data over the network during the first time slot, and allocating, via the processor, a second time slot of the first frame to the second remote terminal unit, the second remote terminal unit to communicate second data over the network during the second time slot. | 04-03-2014 |
Dennis Smid, Wolvega NL
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20140303582 | METHOD OF MAKING AN ABSORBENT COMPOSITE AND ABSORBENT ARTICLES EMPLOYING THE SAME - Disclosed is an absorbent core composite for a disposable absorbent article. The absorbent composite has a first fabric, a body side second fabric, and a plurality of aggregates of superabsorbent particles (SAP) situated between the first fabric second fabric. About each of a plurality of the SAP aggregates, an arrangement of spaced apart bond sites secure the second fabric to the first fabric and form a pocket in which the SAP aggregate is secured between the first fabric and the second fabric. The body side second fabric is a bulky nonwoven including fibers that entangle at least some particles in the SAP aggregate. | 10-09-2014 |
20150045756 | Absorbent Composite, an Absorbent Article Employing the Same, and Methods, Systems, and Apparatus for Making the Absorbent Composite and/or Article - An absorbent core composite is disclosed for incorporation into a disposable absorbent article. The composite includes a first material layer and a second material layer (preferably nonwoven) partially secured to the first material layer to define at least one pocket therebetween. Preferably, multiple pockets are defined, except in the case of where a generally uniform layer or bed of absorbent is preferred or better suited fro the application. The pocket is said have a fixed initial volume. Further, an aggregate of absorbent particles is provided in the pocket(s) to occupy a portion of the fixed initial volume. The absorbent particles are preferably SAP particles and is characterized by a dry volume associated with a dry state and a swell volume associated with a liquid saturation state. In respect to or for the pocket, the aggregate is characterized by a collective dry volume and a collective swell volume, wherein the pocket has an initial configuration that retains the aggregate therein. | 02-12-2015 |
Derk Smid, Georgetown, MA US
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20130139605 | Means to Track the Cumulative Compressions Imparted to a Shoe - A device, inserted in a running shoe is used to track the accumulation of destructive compression cycles within the shoe and to indicate this information to the user through a series of integrated indicators. The device has an advantage of being able to be placed in any shoe without compromising the construction or performance of the shoe. An additional advantage of the invention is the improved accuracy of the information by improving both the stability and longevity of the sensor system and the ability to distinguish destructive, partially destructive and nondestructive compressions. Another advantage of the invention is the reduction of the cost of construction while achieving a lifetime in excess of the shoe. Yet another advantage of the invention is the user interface, which is contained completely within the device allowing the user to view the information within the shoe. | 06-06-2013 |
Edzko Smid, Oxford, MI US
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20090138151 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LOCATING AND NAVIGATING A TARGET - Techniques and methodologies are disclosed for minimizing inaccuracies in distance measurements and location determinations for autonomous vehicles or targets ranging to subsets of beacons. Such techniques and methodologies can be used to better control (e.g., navigate) an autonomous vehicle in an area and/or along a pathway, or trajectory. | 05-28-2009 |
20150022400 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LOCATING AND NAVIGATING A TARGET - Techniques and methodologies are disclosed for minimizing inaccuracies in distance measurements and location determinations for autonomous vehicles or targets ranging to subsets of beacons. Such techniques and methodologies can be used to better control (e.g., navigate) an autonomous vehicle in an area and/or along a pathway, or trajectory. | 01-22-2015 |
Edzko Smid, Oakland Township, MI US
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20150063960 | POSITIONING OF A MOBILE PLATFORM USING A BUMPER - A method for positioning a mobile platform at a station that includes moving the mobile platform near a bumper by applying torque to a drive shaft. The mobile platform is maneuvered until a contact stop of the platform is touching the bumper. A locking mechanism is engaged to the mobile platform before the torque to the drive shaft is released to assure position retention at the station. A system for precise positioning of a mobile platform at a station is provided that includes a stationary bumper at said station. A mobile platform has stop contacts, a drive shaft, and sensors for measuring contact with said stationary bumper. The mobile platform having a locking mechanism for preventing movement of the drive shaft in response to input from at least one of the sensors in response to contact with the stationary bumper to provide the precise positioning of said mobile platform. | 03-05-2015 |
Edzko Smid, Troy, MI US
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20080262669 | AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE CONTROLLER - The present invention relates to a controller for providing a vehicle with autonomous control. The controller preferably provides path planning to an autonomous vehicle. | 10-23-2008 |
Eilt Johannes Smid, Wageningen NL
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20110159148 | INCREASED FOLATE PRODUCTION LEVELS IN LACTOBACILLUS FERMENTING MELON JUICE - The invention relates to the field of food, feed and food supplements comprising high folate levels, whereby the folate is produced by fermentation of | 06-30-2011 |
20120177782 | SOY MILK FERMENTATION - The present invention relates to a method for preparing a soy-based fermented food product using | 07-12-2012 |
G. Edzko Smid, Oakland Township, MI US
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20120089323 | OPTICAL NAVIGATION AID WITHIN A BEACON FIELD - A secondary optical system for object navigation in an array of beacons is provided that includes an optical source having at least one optical emitter emitting an optical signal and that is mounted to either the moving object or a beacon of the array of beacons. The moving object in simultaneous radio frequency communication the array of beacons to determine dynamic position of the object. An optical detector is mounted to the other of a moving object or the beacon of the array of beacons and the optical detector receives the optical signal when line of sight exists between the moving object and a beacon of the array of beacons. Electronics are provided for determining the dynamic position of the moving object uses weighting factor that favors the communication and at least two beacons of the array of beacons for which a moving object-beacon optical line of sight exists. | 04-12-2012 |
20130082876 | POSITION MARKING AND REFERENCE METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE PRACTICE - A method and system are provided for position marking to register precise locations on a stationary objects in space, and to refer back to the locations that same precise location at a later time, while establishing a local coordinate system without consideration for the global location or orientation of the object, thereby ensuring the object does not need to be re-positioned or re-orientated before marking and referring to any object's locations. The problem that a local coordinate reference system based on reference beacons is not correlated to the object's reference frame is addressed through a novel calibration method. By eliminating consideration for coordinate setup and the need to physically move the object in the operating space, a more robust measurement is achieved that replaces such conventional steps with an easy to conduct calibration process that reduces the chance for human error. | 04-04-2013 |
20130214975 | TARGET LOCATION POSITIONING METHOD AND DEVICE - An inventive precision pinpoint tracking method and system is provided for devices that provide spot location measurements of objects. Embodiments of the location measuring device have a RF antenna, a tracking module in electrical communication with the RF antenna, and a tilt-compensated (TC) compass. In embodiments of the location measuring device, a measuring tip is offset at a distal end from the tracking module and the RF antenna is located at the proximal end of the tracking module. In embodiments, the TC compass provides data to calculate a translation of the position of the measuring tip with respect to the RF antenna to enable spot measurements of locations of a target object. | 08-22-2013 |
G. Edzko Smid, Oxford, MI US
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20110148710 | DISTANCE SEPARATION TRACKING SYSTEM - A distance separation tracking process is provided that includes the transmission of a periodic radio frequency original signal from a beacon transceiver. The original periodic signal from the beacon transceiver is received at a remote target transceiver as a target received periodic signal. The target retransmits the received periodic signal to the beacon transceiver as a return periodic signal. Data points of the return periodic signal are sampled and used to calculate a phase differential between the original periodic signal and the return periodic signal that correlates to the distance separation range between the beacon transceiver and the target transceiver. | 06-23-2011 |
20110313716 | INTERTIAL TRACKING SYSTEM WITH PROVISION FOR POSITION CORRECTION - A subject location tracking process is provided that includes the attachment of a system to a subject where the system includes a radiofrequency sensor integration module, an inertial tracking module, and a microprocessor. Radiofrequency signals are communicated from the radiofrequency sensor integration module to a remote radiofrequency transceiver beacon. A measured range is determined between the radiofrequency sensory integration module and the beacon. An error value E is then computed between the measured range and a predicted range. The predicted range is computed from the inertial tracking module alone based on positional data as to location and orientation of the system. The location data of the subject is determined with a microprocessor and displayed at the location. The present invention operates to provide a high degree of accuracy as to the position of a subject in spite of intermediate obstructions and without reliance on global position satellite systems, fixed reference signals, or line of sight. | 12-22-2011 |
Gert Edzko Smid, Oxford, MI US
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20080234930 | NAVIGATION UNIT AND BASE STATION - The present invention relates to a navigation unit and base station used for determining location. A plurality of base stations are initialized to determine their location relative to each other. At the navigation unit, the time of arrival of at least one signal from each of the plurality of base stations is measured. From this, the location of the navigation unit relative to the plurality of base stations may be directly calculated using a closed solution. In one embodiment, a time of arrival technique is used and in another embodiment a time difference of arrival technique is used. Preferably an ultra-wide band frequency is utilized. | 09-25-2008 |
Jacob Smid, Drachten NL
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20090320297 | GRIP | 12-31-2009 |
20100059548 | BEVERAGE DISPENSING APPARATUS WHEREBY OXYGEN-DEPLETED AIR IS PUMPED INTO A KEG - A beverage dispensing apparatus for enclosing a keg ( | 03-11-2010 |
Jason Smid, Melbourne, FL US
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20100175658 | ENGINE OIL SPRAY COLLECTOR - An engine including an oil spray collector is provided. The collector is located on an underside surface of the valve cover to accept a previously identified oil spray from at least one engine component. | 07-15-2010 |
Jason Adam Smid, Melbourne, FL US
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20090299712 | Systems and methods for simulating an engine environment - A system for simulating an engine environment during engine operation is disclosed. The system includes a surface. The system also includes a liquid delivery device configured to deliver a liquid to the surface. The system further includes a temperature controller operably coupled to the surface, and the system is configured to cause condensation of a fluid on the surface. | 12-03-2009 |
Jiri Smid, Jhongli City TW
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20080196365 | Adjustable dual-blade dust filter using granular bed flow - A dust filter has adjustable sub-blades between blades. By adjusting the blades' distanced and the sub-blades positions and angles, stagnation area of filtration material on the blades are removed. Furthermore, space in the dust filter is fully used. Thus, a filtering efficiency is improved. | 08-21-2008 |
Jiri Smid, Prague CZ
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20100104487 | TWO-STAGE GRANULAR MOVING-BED APPARATUS - A two-stage granular moving-bed filter includes a gas inlet part, a gas outlet part, and a plurality of flow-corrective elements. The gas outlet part is disposed opposite to the gas inlet part, and the plurality of flow-corrective elements is disposed in a channel formed between the gas inlet part and gas outlet part. Meanwhile, a first granular material is provided to flow through a channel formed between the gas inlet part and the flow-corrective element in a state of mass flow, and a second granular material is provided to flow through a channel formed between the flow-corrective element and the gas outlet part. By means of having two different kinds of filter media moving through the channels between the gas inlet and outlet part, it is capable of performing two-stage filtering process after the raw gas flows therethrough, so as to improve the filtering effect of the gas. | 04-29-2010 |
20100247393 | MULTIPLE-STAGE GRANULAR MOVING BED APPARATUS - A multiple-stage granular moving bed apparatus comprises a first integrated moving bed unit, a second integrated moving bed unit and at least one granular material. The first integrated moving bed unit, having a first inlet part for providing a raw gas flowing therein, a first outlet part for providing a partially cleaned gas flowing thereout, and a plurality of first flow-corrective elements disposed therebetween for defining two channels. The second integrated moving bed unit, coupled to the first integrated moving bed unit, having a second inlet part for providing the partially cleaned gas flowing therein, a second outlet part for providing a completely cleaned gas flowing thereout, and a plurality of second flow-corrective elements disposed therebetween for defining two channels. The at least one granular material flows through the two channels respectively and then passes through the two channels respectively. | 09-30-2010 |
20100326892 | DYNAMICALLY ADAPTIVE TROMMEL SCREEN SYSTEM - A dynamically real-time adaptive trommel screen system is revealed. The dynamically adaptive trommel screen system includes a fixture, a trommel screen disposed on the fixture for screening a mixture into regenerated filter granules and screened residues, a structured duct for transporting the regenerated filter granules and an enclosure for collecting the screened residues, a tilt control member arranged on the fixture for adjusting the tilt angle of the trommel screen, and a feedback controller that controls the tilt control member according to the mass flow rate of the screened residues when the trommel screen operates so as to adjust the tilt angle of the trommel screen instantly and dynamically. By the feedback controller and the tilt control member, the tilt angle of the trommel screen is adjusted in a real-time and dynamic way so as to increase the screening efficiency. Moreover, the state of fractured filter granules is acquired from the feedback controller so that a certain amount of fresh filter granules can be refilled into the filter system for improving the filtration efficiency. | 12-30-2010 |
20120213675 | COMPACT TWO-STAGE GRANULAR MOVING-BED APPARATUS - A compact two-stage granular moving-bed apparatus comprises a vessel, a flow-corrective element, and a filter material supplying part. The vessel comprises a hollow interior, a gas outlet, a first media outlet and a second media outlet. The flow-corrective element divides the hollow interior into a first channel and a second channel. The filter material supplying part has a first provider for providing a first granular material flowing through the first channel and a second provider for providing a second granular material flowing through the second channel, wherein a vertical level of each first and second provider is adjustable so that a first flow path that an exhaust gas flows through the first granular material and a second flow path that the exhaust gas flow through the second granular material is respectively capable of being controlled. | 08-23-2012 |
20130098480 | GAS DISTRIBUTOR FOR GRANULAR MOVING-BED FILTER - A gas distributor for a granular moving-bed filter comprises a distribution module, arranged inside a granular moving-bed filter. The distribution module comprises at least one flow-distributing curtain to be used for allowing a turbulent gas flow with dust mixed therein to flow therethrough, resulting that before the turbulent gas flow enters the granular moving-bed filter, the turbulent gas flow is transformed into a more uniformly distributed gas flow and the dust contained therein are partially filtered out. | 04-25-2013 |
John A. Smid, Toronto CA
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20150311992 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME VIEWER FEEDBACK TO BROADCAST MEDIA - A system and method for real-time viewer feedback during a live broadcast for a large number of users communicating through smart phones, tablets, laptop computers or desktop computers. In response to a solicitation by the broadcast, the users provide information through an internet connection to a data-collecting server. A rendering software solution on a media server converts the information into synchronized fill and key channels resulting in an intelligent graphics file. The synchronized fill and key channels are communicated to a media mixer that also controls the live broadcast. The accumulated viewer information is presented as a graphic and integrated into the live broadcast in real time. Alternatively, the live broadcast is altered is some other way based on the accumulated information provided by the viewers. | 10-29-2015 |
Johnathan Smid, Gloucester CA
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20110172148 | PERIOSTIN-INDUCED PANCREATIC REGENERATION - A method for regenerating pancreatic tissue using recombinant periostin protein, a nucleic acid encoding said periostin and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said periostin are disclosed. Isolation of a nucleic acid encoding a periostin isoform, panc, is also taught. | 07-14-2011 |
Johnathan Smid, Ottawa CA
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20140051630 | PERIOSTIN-INDUCED PANCREATIC REGENERATION - A method for regenerating pancreatic tissue using recombinant periostin protein, a nucleic acid encoding said periostin and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said periostin are disclosed. Isolation of a nucleic acid encoding a periostin isoform, panc, is also taught. | 02-20-2014 |
John P. Smid, Cypress, TX US
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20160053567 | ELEVATED TEMPERATURE RISER BEARING - This invention relates to an undersca riser bearing designed to operate at higher temperatures over an extended time frame while maintaining performance advantages of high capacity laminate (HCL) elastomeric composite bearings. | 02-25-2016 |
John P. Smid, Fairview, PA US
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20150159719 | ISOLATOR - An isolator has a force input component, a force output component, a first shear unit connected between the force input component, and a second shear unit connected between the force output component, wherein the first shear unit and the second shear unit are connected in series with each other along a force path between the force input component and the force output component. | 06-11-2015 |
Maschhur Smid, Walldorf DE
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20140201135 | Access Control List (ACL) Generation for Replicated Data - In one embodiment, a method replicates data from a first database system to a second database system. A trigger table associated with the first database system is determined. The trigger table includes information for rows in tables of the first database system relevant to authorizations in the first database system. The method generates an access control list (ACL) report from the trigger table. The ACL report includes information for setting ACL rules for the second database system. An access context is determined for an entity from the ACL report. The method then generates an ACL rule based on the access context to restrict access to the replicated data in the second database system to users associated with the access context. | 07-17-2014 |
20140201136 | Process-Oriented Modeling and Flow to Restrict Access to Objects - In one embodiment, a method replicates data from a first database system to a second database system and determines a modeling of a first access context for a table in the replicated data. An ACL rule based on the first access context is generated to restrict access to the replicated data in the second database system to users associated with the first access context. The method receives a request to access the replicated data from a user and determines a second access context for the user. The first access context for the ACL rule and the second access context for the user are compared to determine whether the user is allowed to access the replicated data. Access to the replicated data is allowed when the second access context and the first access context indicate the user is allowed to access the replicated data. | 07-17-2014 |
Miroslav Smid, Prague CZ
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20150191255 | ROTORCRAFT TIE-DOWN DETECTOR SYSTEM - A system and method is provided for alerting a crew member of a rotorcraft that at least one tie-down device is still attached to the rotorcraft is provided. The system includes or cooperates with at least one source of tie-down sensor data. A processor is operationally coupled to the source of tie-down sensor data and to a source of rotorcraft data and causes a warning to be generated if at least one attached tie-down device is sensed. | 07-09-2015 |
Pavel Smid, Pribyslav CZ
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20100319793 | SUCTION JET PUMP - Suction jet pumps are already known with a driving line which leads via a jet outlet into a suction chamber, where the suction chamber has a suction opening which interacts with a valve element and through which fluid can be sucked into the suction chamber. The valve element together with the suction opening forms a suction valve. The suction jet pump is driven by a driving stream flowing via the driving line. The suction jet pump is arranged in a storage tank and sucks fuel out of a fuel tank into the storage tank. At low levels in the fuel tank, air may sometimes be sucked up and conducted into the storage tank, as a result of which foaming occurs in the storage tank. However, the large volume of the foam causes fuel to be displaced, which may result in partial emptying of the storage tank. This effect is also referred to as dynamic leakage. A characteristic curve of the suction jet pump that represents the suction power as a function of the driving stream has a comparatively steep gradient. Severe foaming occurs only above a critical suction power of the suction jet pump, referred to below as the foam limit. In the case of the suction jet pump according to the invention, foaming is avoided or at least reduced. According to the invention, it is provided that the driving line has a bypass opening which leads into the suction chamber and is arranged in such a manner that the bypass stream thereof acts on the valve element. | 12-23-2010 |
Petr Smid, Bmo CZ
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20120011134 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DATABASE QUERY TRANSLATION - In at least some embodiments, a system includes a client layer having a client computer with a database query interface. The system also includes a database layer having a relational database and an object model database. The system also includes an application layer in communication with the client layer and the database layer. The application layer is configured to receive an object form query from the database query interface, translate the object form query to a structured query language (SQL) query, and forward the SQL query to the relational database. The object form query comprises an object, object property criteria, and object history criteria. | 01-12-2012 |
Philip E. Smid, Tempe, AZ US
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20120227636 | TRIPOD STAND - One aspect provides a stand for use with a tripod. The stand, in one embodiment, includes a first surface, and a second surface coupleable to the first surface at an angle (θ) of greater than ninety degrees. The second surface, in this embodiment, includes an opening therein configured to accept a neck of a tripod. | 09-13-2012 |
20120227637 | LUGGAGE STAND - One aspect provides a stand for use with a piece of luggage. The stand, in one embodiment, includes a first surface configured to engage a telescoping handle of a piece of luggage, and a second surface slidably coupleable to the first surface. In this embodiment, the first and second surfaces coordinate to provide a work surface of adjustable size. | 09-13-2012 |
Pieter Smid, Hoofddorp NL
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20130203737 | FUSED HETEROCYCLIC DERIVATIVES AS S1P MODULATORS - The present invention relates to a fused heterocyclic derivative of the formula (I) | 08-08-2013 |
20140066433 | FUSED HETEROCYCLIC DERIVATIVES AS S1P MODULATORS - The present invention relates to a fused heterocyclic derivative of the formula (I) The variables R1-R4, z, A, Q, X and Y are as defined in the claims. The following heterocycles are exemplified sub-structures of formula (I): The compounds of formula (I) are modulators of the S1P receptor (Sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor), More specifically, they are agonists of S1P5. The compounds have therapeutic use in treatment of cognitive disorders, age-relate cognitive decline and dementia. | 03-06-2014 |
20150284403 | FUSED HETEROCYCLIC DERIVATIVES AS S1P MODULATORS - The present invention relates to a fused heterocyclic derivative of the formula (I) The variables R1-R4, z, A, Q, X and Y are as defined in the claims. The following heterocycles are exemplified sub-structures of formula (I): The compounds of formula (I) are modulators of the S1P receptor (Sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor), More specifically, they are agonists of S1P5. The compounds have therapeutic use in treatment of cognitive disorders, age-relate cognitive decline and dementia. | 10-08-2015 |
Pieter Smid, Weesp NL
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20110237569 | SPIRO AZEPANE-OXAZOLIDINONES AS Kv1.3 POTASSIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS - This invention concerns Spiro azepane-ox-azolidinones as voltage gated Kv1.3 potassium channel blockers, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, methods for preparing the compounds, methods for preparing novel intermediates useful for their synthesis, and methods for preparing compositions. The invention also relates to the uses of such compounds and compositions, particularly their use in administering them to patients to achieve a therapeutic effect in the treatment of diabetes, psoriasis, obesity, transplant rejection and inflammatory neuropathies, including T-cell mediated autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis. The compounds have formula (1): | 09-29-2011 |
Robert Smid, Darien, IL US
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20150118902 | HIGH POWER ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - A high power electrical connector is provided for transmitting electrical signals from a pair of cables, such as high current capable cables, to an associated member, such as a dash panel. The high power electrical connector includes an insulative housing and a pair of contact path assemblies therethrough for transmission of the electrical signals. The cables can be rotated relative to the housing and rotated relative to each other via the contact path assemblies. Ground path assemblies are also provided for grounding the cables. The cables can each be rotatable relative to a portion of the respective ground path assembly. | 04-30-2015 |
Roman Smid, Tabor CZ
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20090183550 | Method and apparatus for measurement and/or calibration of position of an object in space - The invention concerns a method of and apparatus for measurement and/or calibration of the position of an object in space in such embodiment where the apparatus contains at least one moving arm fitted to the frame on one end and on the other end fitted to a platform, where the platform can be attached to the object to be measured or calibrated; during the motion of the object with the platform attached the relative positions of individual members of at least one moving arm, frame and platform are read and the measured data is used for determination of the position of the object or for its calibration. Upon attaching the platform of the measurement and/or calibration apparatus to the measured or calibrated object, these joined parts perform an arbitrary motion within object's operating space actuated by the drives of the object, while the quantities corresponding to relative positions of individual members of the apparatus are collected and used for determination or calibration of position of the object in space. The number of measured quantities during the motion of the platform with the measured or calibrated object is higher than the number of degrees of freedom of the apparatus by at least one | 07-23-2009 |
Roman Smid, Olomouc CZ
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20140352257 | ADVANCING DEVICE FOR ADVANCING A FILM WEB IN A BAG FILLING INSTALLATION - The invention relates to an advancing device ( | 12-04-2014 |