Janssens, BE
Benedict Janssens, Herentals BE
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20110042868 | Process and Apparatus for Recovery of Non-Ferrous Metals from Zinc Residues - The invention relates to a process for the separation and recovery of non-ferrous metals from zinc-bearing residues, in particular from residues produced by the zinc manufacturing industry. The process comprises the steps of: subjecting the residue to a flash or agitated bath fuming step, thereby producing an Fe bearing slag and Zn- and Pb-bearing fumes; and extracting the Zn- and Pb-bearing fumes and valorising Zn and Pb; characterised in that CaO, SiO | 02-24-2011 |
Carlo Janssens, Londerzeel BE
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20120138514 | Sorting apparatus - A sorting apparatus is described and which includes an inspection station; a multiplicity of electromagnetic radiation emitters and detectors; an optical filter which is positioned in front of the electromagnetic radiation detectors, and which passes electromagnetic radiation having a given polarization; an ejector assembly positioned downstream from the inspection station for removing defective objects of interest which are identified; and a computer/controller for selectively energizing the electromagnetic radiation emitter, and detector, and rendering the ejector assembly operational to remove defective objects of interest, from a stream of objects of interest which have passed through an inspection station. | 06-07-2012 |
Danny Janssens, Mortsel BE
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20150359494 | METHOD FOR ACCURATELY GENERATING A RADIATION IMAGE OF A REGION OF INTEREST - An offset of an actual positional relationship of a radiation source and an object from a reference positional relationship is determined and taken into account when positioning and/or tilting and/or collimating the radiation source so as to irradiate a region of interest of the object. | 12-17-2015 |
Dominique Janssens, Antwerpen BE
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20120262566 | APPARATUS FOR ILLUMINATING SUBSTRATES IN ORDER TO IMAGE MICRO CRACKS, PINHOLES AND INCLUSIONS IN MONOCRYSTALLINE AND POLYCRYSTALLINE SUBSTRATES AND METHOD THEREFORE - Apparatus for illuminating monocrystalline and polycrystalline substrates ( | 10-18-2012 |
Dominque Janssens, Antwerpen BE
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20110123091 | Detecting Semiconductor Substrate Anomalies - The present invention is directed to a method for detecting anomalies in a semiconductor substrate comprising the steps of providing a semiconductor substrate, making an inspection image I of the substrate, generating an image K from image I by image processing, generating image B by binarizing image K, and examining image I using image B, characterized in that generating image K comprises multiplying a high-pass convolution filtered image G(I) from image I and a first weight image W | 05-26-2011 |
Francine Janssens, Vilvoorde BE
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20090099394 | PROCESS FOR OBTAINING A PURIFIED HYDROFLUOROALKANE - Process for obtaining a hydrofluoroalkane which is purified of organic impurities, according to which the hydrofluoroalkane containing organic impurities is subjected to at least one purification treatment chosen from | 04-16-2009 |
20090247794 | Process for the preparation of halogenated hydrocarbons with at least 3 carbon atoms in the presence of iron and a phosphite - A telomerisation process is described whereby haloalkanes like tetrachloromethane are added to halogenated olefins like 2-chloroprop-1-ene in the presence of an iron catalyst and a phosphite. The reaction products, e.g. 1,1,1,3,3-pentachlorobutane, can be fluorinated. | 10-01-2009 |
20140154168 | Process to obtain hydrogen peroxide, and catalyst supports for the same process - A catalyst support comprising a material functionalized with at least one acid group and at least one halogen atom; and a supported catalyst comprising (i) a catalyst and (ii) the catalyst support comprising the functionalized material, as well as their uses in production of hydrogen peroxide. A process for producing hydrogen peroxide, comprising reacting hydrogen and oxygen in the presence of the supported catalyst comprising the functionalized material, optionally with the addition of an inert gas, in a reactor. | 06-05-2014 |
20140234202 | Process for producing hydrogen peroxide - A process for manufacturing hydrogen peroxide by an anthraquinone autoxidation process (AO-process) comprising two alternate essential steps of: (a) hydrogenation of a working solution in a hydrogenation unit in the presence of a catalyst, wherein the working solution contains at least one alkylanthraquinone dissolved in at least one organic solvent, to obtain at least one corresponding alkylanthrahydroquinone compound; and (b) oxidation of the at least one alkylanthrahydroquinone compound to obtain hydrogen peroxide in an oxidation unit; and further comprising step (c): extracting the hydrogen peroxide formed in the oxidation step in an extraction unit, wherein the hydrogenation, oxidation and extraction steps are performed in an reactor system which is designed as a compact modular system of a hydrogenation, an oxidation and an extraction unit, and wherein the reactor system is configured to operate without a reversion (regeneration) unit for continuous reversion of the working solution as a small to medium scale AO-process with a production capacity of hydrogen peroxide of up to 20 kilo tons per year, wherein the working solution and/or the catalyst are replaced and/or treated for regeneration or reactivation only intermittently or periodically, e.g., with a low frequency. | 08-21-2014 |
20140255294 | Process for producing hydrogen peroxide - A process for manufacturing hydrogen peroxide by an anthraquinone autoxidation process (AO-process) comprising two alternate (essential) steps of: (a) hydrogenation of a working solution in a hydrogenation unit in the presence of a catalyst, wherein such working solution contains at least one alkylanthraquinone dissolved in at least one organic solvent, to obtain at least one corresponding alkylanthrahydroquinone compound; and (b) oxidation of the at least one alkylanthrahydroquinone compound to obtain hydrogen peroxide in an oxidation unit; and further comprising the step of: (c) extracting the hydrogen peroxide formed in the oxidation step in an extraction unit, wherein the units of step (a) to (c), optionally together with further ancillary units as appropriate, constitute a hydrogen peroxide production site, wherein one or more of said units are equipped with one or more sensors for monitoring one or more AO-process parameters at the hydrogen peroxide production site, said sensors being interconnected with one or more first computers at the hydrogen peroxide production site, said first computers being linked via a communication network to one or more second computers in a control room being remote from the hydrogen peroxide production site, and said control room being remotely controlling such hydrogen peroxide production site. | 09-11-2014 |
20140286855 | Catalyst for direct synthesis of hydrogen peroxide comprising zirconium oxide - A catalyst comprising: a platinum group metal, silver, gold, or a mixture thereof, and a carrier containing an oxide other than zirconium oxide and a precipitate layer of zirconium oxide onto the oxide other than zirconium oxide, as well as their uses in production of hydrogen peroxide. A process for producing hydrogen peroxide, comprising reacting hydrogen and oxygen in the presence of such catalyst in a reactor, and a process for producing such catalyst. | 09-25-2014 |
Frans Janssens, Bonheiden BE
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20120094978 | Ocular Allergy Treatments - Compositions, kits and methods for the treatment or prevention of ocular allergies and inflammation and the symptoms thereof comprising alcaftadine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. | 04-19-2012 |
20140107102 | Ocular Allergy Treatments - Compositions, kits and methods for the treatment or prevention of ocular allergies and inflammation and the symptoms thereof comprising alcaftadine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. | 04-17-2014 |
Frans Eduard Janssens, Bonheiden BE
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20090036466 | AMINO-BENZIMIDAZOLES DERIVATIVES AS INHIBITORS OF RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS REPLICATION - The present invention concerns amino-benzimidazoles having inhibitory activity on the replication of the respiratory syncytial virus and having the formula | 02-05-2009 |
20090221641 | Diaza-spiro--nonane derivatives as neurokinin (nk1) antagonists - This invention concerns substituted diaza-spiro-[4.4]-nonane derivatives having neurokinin antagonistic activity, in particular NK1 antagonist ic activity, their preparation, compositions comprising them and their use as a medicine, in particular for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of schizophrenia, emesis, anxiety and depression, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), circadian rhythm disturbances, pre-eclampsia, nocicept ion, pain, in particular visceral and neuropathic pain, pancreatitis, neurogenic inflammation, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and micturition disorders such as urinary incontinence. The compounds according to the invention can be represented by general Formula (I) and comprises also the pharmaceutically acceptable acid or base addition salts thereof, the stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, the N-oxide form thereof and prodrugs thereof, wherein all substituents are defined as in Claim | 09-03-2009 |
Frans Eduard Janssens, Beerse BE
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20100004260 | 2-PIPERAZIN-1-YL-3H-IMIDAZO[4,5-B]PYRIDINE DERIVATIVES - The present invention is concerned with novel compounds of formula (I) having fundic relaxating activity. The invention further relates to methods for preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds as well as the use as a medicine of said compounds. | 01-07-2010 |
Frizo Janssens, Mortsel BE
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20100332465 | Method and system for monitoring online media and dynamically charting the results to facilitate human pattern detection - A time frame is specified. A search engine is queried for concepts within the time frame. The similarity and distances between concepts is calculated, and the graph coordinates of the concepts are computed. The search engine is queried for more time frames, and similarity, distances, and coordinates calculated for the concepts for each time frame. Consecutive time frames are mapped onto each other. A dynamic chart of the relationships between the concepts and how they evolve over the time frames is generated. | 12-30-2010 |
Geert Janssens, Nieuwkerken-Waas BE
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20120164425 | FOAM SHEET BASED ON STYRENE POLYMER-POLYOLEFIN MIXTURES - A thermoplastic extruded foam sheet having a thickness in the range from 15 mm to 200 mm and cells having an average cell size in the range from 20 to 2000 μm, wherein the cell membranes have a fibrous structure with fiber diameters below 1500 nm is useful for example as insulating material, especially in the building construction industry. | 06-28-2012 |
20120172467 | FLAME RETARDANT SYSTEM - The invention relates to a flame retardant comprising | 07-05-2012 |
Geert Janssens, Laarne BE
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20100183580 | TREATMENT OF PIGS FOR REDUCING THE FEED CONVERSION RATIO OR INCREASING THE GROWTH RATE - The invention relates to a method for the non-therapeutic treatment of pigs for the purpose of reducing the conversion ratio of the feed used to raise the pigs and/or for increasing the growth rate of the pigs. The treatment comprises orally administering at least one glycine compound to the pigs, which glycine compound corresponds to the following formula (I) or to a salt or an ester thereof: wherein R | 07-22-2010 |
20140316004 | TREATMENT OF POULTRY FOR REDUCING THE FEED CONVERSION RATE OR FOR REDUCING THE INCIDENCE OF ASCITES - The invention relates to a method for the non-therapeutic treatment of poultry for the purpose of reducing the conversion rate of the feed used to raise the poultry. The treatment includes orally administering at least one glycine compound to the poultry, which glycine compound corresponds to the following formula (I) or to a salt thereof: | 10-23-2014 |
Guillaume Janssens, Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve BE
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20150087882 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING THE RANGE OF A PARTICLE BEAM - The invention is related to a method for monitoring a range of a particle beam in a target. The method is using gamma detectors for detecting prompt gammas produced in the target. The time differences between the time of detecting a gamma quantum and a time of emission of a particle or a bunch of particles from the radiation device are determined. A statistical distribution of those time difference is used to deduce information related to the range of the beam. The invention is also related to an apparatus for monitoring a range based on measured time profiles of detected prompt gammas. | 03-26-2015 |
Heidi Janssens, Aarschot BE
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20100055610 | HEAT SENSITIVE POSITIVE-WORKING LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE PRECURSOR - A heat-sensitive positive-working lithographic printing plate precursor comprising | 03-04-2010 |
20130008331 | LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE PRECURSOR - A lithographic printing plate precursor comprising a support having a hydrophilic surface or which is provided with a hydrophilic layer, and a coating thereon, said coating comprising an IR absorbing agent and a polyvinylacetal binder, said polyvinylacetal comprising an acetal group having an acetal carbon atom substituted by a phenolic group, a naphtol group or an antracenol group, a second recurring unit comprising an acetal group having an acetal carbon atom substituted by an alkyl group having a hydrocarbon chain containing 1, 2 or 3 carbon atoms, and a third recurring unit comprising an acetal group having an acetal carbon atom substituted by an alkyl group having a hydrocarbon chain containing 1, 2 or 3 carbon atoms wherein the alkyl group of the acetal group of the third recurring unit is different from the alkyl group of the acetal group of the second recurring unit. The precursor exhibits an improved sensitivity on exposure and the stability against daylight exposure is further improved. | 01-10-2013 |
Heidi Janssens, Mortsel BE
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20120266768 | Lithographic Printing Plate Precursor - A positive-working lithographic printing plate precursor is disclosed which comprises on a support having a hydrophilic surface or which is provided with a hydrophilic layer a heat and/or light-sensitive coating including an infrared absorbing agent, said heat and/or light-sensitive coating comprising a first layer comprising a binder including a monomeric unit including a sulfonamide group; characterized in that the binder further comprises a monomeric unit including a phosphonic acid group or a salt thereof, and that the monomeric unit comprising the phosphonic acid group is present in an amount comprised between 2 mol % and 15 mol %. | 10-25-2012 |
Jaak Ph. Janssens, Hasselt BE
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20090018468 | Medical tool arrangement - A medical tool arrangement according to the present invention comprises a hand-held casing. The hand-held casing comprises a tool assembly having a plurality of tools. The hand-held casing further comprises a driving mechanism for moving the plurality of tools independently of each other. The medical tool arrangement is for use with a mechanical energy source remote from the hand-held casing. The mechanical energy source is couplable to the driving mechanism of the hand-held casing by means of at least a first and a second mechanical energy transferring means. At least one of the first, and second mechanical energy transferring means has a length and an axial direction and comprises an energy transferring medium suitable for transferring mechanical energy by making a translational movement longitudinally along its axial direction. | 01-15-2009 |
20090143698 | Biopsy Needle Assembly and a Device for Taking a Tissue Sample - A biopsy needle assembly as subject of the present invention for taking tissue sample comprises an outer cannula having a front with a cutting edge end and a back end; a hollow biopsy needle located inside and coaxially with the cannula, having an inner cavity. The front end if the needle is provided with a tissue receiving means cooperating with the cutting edge of cannula; an inner needle having located inside and coaxially with the hollow biopsy needle; a vacuum unit coupled to the hollow biopsy needle; the cannula and hollow biopsy needle being mutually axially moveable. The vacuum unit is adapted to create a lowered air pressure in the inner cavity when the front end of the hollow biopsy needle is axially moved away from the front end of the inner needle. The vacuum unit is located uniaxially with the cannula and hollow biopsy needle. The invention further relates to a device for taking a tissue sample by means of a biopsy needle assembly as subject of the present invention. | 06-04-2009 |
Jean-Paul Hubert Janssens, Leopoldsburg BE
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20140102667 | COMBINED HEAT EXCHANGING AND FLUID MIXING APPARATUS - A combined heat exchanging and fluid mixing apparatus including a first conduit ( | 04-17-2014 |
20140231048 | HEAT EXCHANGER - The heat exchanger comprises a cool conduit ( | 08-21-2014 |
20140338313 | UNIT FOR RECOVERING THERMAL ENERGY FROM EXHAUST GAS OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A unit for recovering thermal energy from exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine including an inlet, an outlet, a heat exchanger arranged downstream of the inlet and upstream of the outlet, and a valve capable of being switched between a recovery position. The exhaust gas flows from the inlet through the heat exchanger to the outlet, and a bypass position, in which the exhaust gas flows from the inlet through a bypass to the outlet. The valve includes separate first and second valve bodies and associated separate first and second valve seats arranged upstream and downstream of the heat exchanger, respectively. The first and second valve bodies are adapted to be switched only simultaneously from the recovery position to the bypass position and vice versa. | 11-20-2014 |
20150125770 | APPARATUS COMPRISING A FUEL CELL UNIT AND A COMPONENT, AND A STACK COMPONENT FOR USE IN SUCH AN APPARATUS - A fuel cell unit with a plurality of fuel cells defining a longitudinal axis and a main flow direction coaxial to the longitudinal axis. Fuel cell inlets and fuel cell outlets are arranged at opposite ends of the fuel cell unit and in line with the main flow direction. Also, a component comprising first fluid conduits arranged parallel to the main flow direction, the first fluid conduits comprising first fluid inlets and first fluid outlets arranged at opposite ends of the component and in line with the main flow direction. The component is arranged adjacent the fuel cell unit such that at least one of the first fluid inlets and the first fluid outlets of the component are arranged adjacent at least one of the fuel cell outlets and the fuel cell inlets such that a fluid flow may flow substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the apparatus in the first fluid conduits of the component and in the fuel cell unit and when passing from the component to the fuel cell unit or vice versa. | 05-07-2015 |
Johan Janssens, Antwerp BE
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20130012946 | COMBINATION OF A BONE DRILL AND A SLEEVE - Combination of a bone drill and a sleeve, whereby the combination comprises a receiving space for bone chips between the sleeve and the bone drill when the bone drill is inserted in the sleeve | 01-10-2013 |
Johan Janssens, Asse BE
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20140097828 | Current-Monitoring Apparatus - A local area networking apparatus comprises a power stage for connecting to a network cable for carrying power and data. The power stage comprises a main current flow path which includes a switch comprising at least one transistor positioned in the main current flow path and a current monitoring apparatus for monitoring current flow in the main current flow path, and wherein the current monitoring apparatus comprises a sensor which is not placed in series with the main current flow path. The current monitoring apparatus can comprise a current mirroring stage which is arranged to mirror current flowing in the main current flow path to a monitoring current flow path. The switch can be implemented as a set of switches. | 04-10-2014 |
Johan Janssens, Grobbendonk BE
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20150361199 | Olefin Polymerization Process With Continuous Discharging - A process for the preparation of a polyolefin in a slurry loop reactor provided with settling legs may include introducing olefin reactants, diluents, and polymerization catalyst into the reactor while circulating. The process may include polymerizing the olefin reactants to produce a slurry, continuously withdrawing the slurry, via the settling legs, and transferring withdrawn solid olefin polymer particles to a recovery section. Each settling leg may have an inlet connected to the reactor and an outlet connected to the recovery section. At least one settling leg is continuously open, allowing continuous withdrawal of slurry. Each outlet of the settling legs may be connected to the recovery section by a conduit provided with a pressure control device. The pressure in the reactor may be controlled by operating the pressure control device. | 12-17-2015 |
Johan Camiel Julia Janssens, Asse BE
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20160104781 | INTEGRATED FLOATING DIODE STRUCTURE AND METHOD THEREFOR - In one embodiment, a floating diode structure includes a p-type semiconductor substrate. An n-type doped region is disposed between the semiconductor substrate and a p-type doped region of the first conductivity type adjacent the first doped region. An n-type cathode region is disposed within the p-type doped region and a p-type anode region is disposed within the cathode region. An anode electrode is connected to the anode region and a cathode electrode is connected to the cathode region. In one embodiment, the cathode electrode is further connected to the p-type doped region. The n-type doped region is configured as a floating region that facilitates the diode operating in both a forward and reverse bias mode and both below ground and above ground with respect to the p-type semiconductor substrate. | 04-14-2016 |
Karl Hans Bert Janssens, Kessel-Lo BE
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20090193900 | ORDER TRACKING METHOD AND SYSTEM - The present invention describes an order tracking system ( | 08-06-2009 |
20100288051 | ORDER TRACKING METHOD AND SYSTEM - The present invention describes an order tracking system ( | 11-18-2010 |
Karl Hans Bert Janssens, Kessel-Io BE
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20090276197 | TRANSFER PATH ANALYSIS | 11-05-2009 |
Laurent Janssens, Dilbeek BE
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20140142982 | Apparatus for Securely Transferring, Sharing and Storing of Medical Images - The invention relates to an apparatus for receiving, storing, sharing and transmitting digital medical image data, comprising a processor, a hard drive, and connectivity means for communicating with a local or global network. The processor comprises means for hosting a server supporting receipt, compression, encryption and data integrity check of the medical image data received from medical modalities, storing of the medical image data on the hard drive of the apparatus, providing access to the apparatus' web based administration and management interface and supporting the query and retrieval of medical image data stored in the apparatus from any modality. | 05-22-2014 |
Luc Donné Marie-Louise Janssens, Malle BE
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20100204316 | PSEUDOPOLYMORPHIC FORMS OF A HIV PROTEASE INHIBITOR - New pseudopolymorphic forms of (3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yl (1S,2R)-3-[[(4-aminophenyl)sulfonyl](isobutyl)amino]-1-benzyl-2-hydroxypropylcarbamate and processes for producing them are disclosed. | 08-12-2010 |
20130303790 | Pseudopolymorphic Forms Of A HIV Protease Inhibitor - New pseudopolymorphic forms of (3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yl(1S,2R)-3-[[(4-aminophenyl)sulfonyl](isobutyl)amino]-1-benzyl-2-hydroxypropylcarbamate and processes for producing them are disclosed. | 11-14-2013 |
20140171499 | Pseudopolymorphic Forms Of A HIV Protease Inhibitor - New pseudopolymorphic forms of (3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yl(1S,2R)-3-[[(4-aminophenyl)sulfonyl](isobutyl)amino]-1-benzyl-2-hydroxypropylcarbamate and processes for producing them are disclosed. | 06-19-2014 |
20150336980 | Pseudopolymorphic Forms Of A HIV Protease Inhibitor - New pseudopolymorphic forms of (3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yl(1S,2R)-3-[[(4-aminophenyl)sulfonyl](isobutyl)amino]-1-benzyl-2-hydroxypropylcarbamate and processes for producing them are disclosed. | 11-26-2015 |
Luc Donné Marie-Louise Janssens, Malle BE
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20100204316 | PSEUDOPOLYMORPHIC FORMS OF A HIV PROTEASE INHIBITOR - New pseudopolymorphic forms of (3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yl (1S,2R)-3-[[(4-aminophenyl)sulfonyl](isobutyl)amino]-1-benzyl-2-hydroxypropylcarbamate and processes for producing them are disclosed. | 08-12-2010 |
Mark Janssens, Leuven BE
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20110158264 | LOW-JITTER END-TO-END LATENCY CONTROL SCHEME FOR ISOCHRONOUS COMMUNICATIONS BASED ON TRANSMITTER TIMESTAMP INFORMATION - A latency control mechanism for a communication system provides a known constant end-to-end delay between an audio source and one or more end node destinations, even in the case where different paths are used to reach the end nodes. A very low jitter time on the end-to-end latency is obtained, and the latency is controllable within a given range in dependence on the constraints imposed by the implementation. A block RX DPLL and latency control unit adjusts the reading moment and position from the RX buffer so that a delay between the time stamp taken at the source side by the transmitter time stamp unit, and the time stamp taken at the receiver side by receiver time stamp unit is constant and equal to a given value. | 06-30-2011 |
20120226873 | MULTIPROCESSOR ARRANGEMENT HAVING SHARED MEMORY, AND A METHOD OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PROCESSORS IN A MULTIPROCESSOR ARRANGEMENT - A multiprocessor arrangement is disclosed, in which a plurality of processors are able to communicate with each other by means of a plurality of time-sliced memory blocks. At least one, and up to all, of the processors may be able to access more than one time-sliced memories. A mesh arrangement of such processors and memories is disclosed, which may be a partial or complete mesh. The mesh may to two-dimensional, or higher dimensional. | 09-06-2012 |
20120271379 | INTER-CHIP COMMUNICATIONS FOR IMPLANTABLE STIMULATING DEVICES - A device including a first integrated circuit (IC), a second IC configured to provide instructions to the first IC based on received data, wherein the first IC is a high-voltage IC and the second IC is a low-voltage IC, and a communication interface between the first and second ICs including a data bus of parallel data lines. The second IC is configured to select, based on the received data, one of a plurality of different communication modes for providing the instructions to the first IC via the communication interface, wherein each mode is defined by a quantity of address data and a quantity of configuration data used to provide the instructions to the first IC. | 10-25-2012 |
20140047154 | INTER-CHIP COMMUNICATIONS FOR IMPLANTABLE STIMULATING DEVICES - A device including a first integrated circuit (IC), a second IC configured to provide instructions to the first IC based on received data, wherein the first IC is a high-voltage IC and the second IC is a low-voltage IC, and a communication interface between the first and second ICs including a data bus of parallel data lines. The second IC is configured to select, based on the received data, one of a plurality of different communication modes for providing the instructions to the first IC via the communication interface, wherein each mode is defined by a quantity of address data and a quantity of configuration data used to provide the instructions to the first IC. | 02-13-2014 |
Michel Janssens, Grez-Docieau BE
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20120317080 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ARCHIVING SUBJECT-SPECIFIC, THREE-DIMENSIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE GEOMETRY OF PART OF THE BODY - A method and system for archiving 3D geometry information for a plurality of subjects, and on a particular part of the body (which may also be the whole body) is described. The method and system allow an organizing and an analyzing step, resulting in scalable characteristic components for the particular part of the body, and an approximation of the geometry of that particular part of the body for a specific subject by a combination of a sub-set of those characteristic components with corresponding scale factors, which are then stored. The method comprises the steps of: *organizing for each of said plurality of subjects the 3D geometry information according to a pre-determined standard, thus obtaining organized 3D geometry information; analyzing the organized 3D geometry information of said plurality of subjects, resulting in averaged 3D geometry information of said particular part of the body; and—scalable characteristic components of said particular part of the body; such that for each of said plurality of subjects said organized 3D geometry information can be approximated by a combination of said scalable characteristic components relative to said averaged 3D geometry information; comparing, for at least one out of said plurality of subjects, said organized 3D geometry information with said averaged 3D geometry information and determining a subset of said scalable characteristic components and corresponding scale factors, for approximating to a given accuracy said organized 3D geometry information relative to said averaged 3D geometry information by a combination of said scalable characteristic components out of said subset, each characteristic component scaled with its corresponding scale factor; storing, for at least one specific subject out of said plurality of subjects, said approximated organized 3D geometry information by storing—said averaged 3D geometry information;—said subset of said scalable characteristic components and said corresponding scale factors for said specific subject. | 12-13-2012 |
Michel Janssens, Grez-Doiceau BE
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20120116203 | ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING FLOW FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PATIENT-SPECIFIC DEVICES COMPRISING UNIQUE PATIENT-SPECIFIC IDENTIFIERS - The invention relates to improved methods for the production of patient-specific medical devices such as patient-specific (surgical) guides, orthoses and prostheses based on unique patient-specific identifiers. | 05-10-2012 |
20140056495 | IMAGING CALIBRATION DEVICE - The present invention relates to calibration devices, the use thereof and methods for the in-line geometric and grey-value correction of data obtained from imaging | 02-27-2014 |
Nico Janssens, Overmere BE
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20090138615 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN IMPROVED HIGH AVAILABILITY COMPONENT IMPLEMENTATION - The invention relates to a computer system and method for high availability processing through a session on a transport connection, for use in a cluster with at least two nodes. The system comprises a protocol component; a cluster with at least two nodes, said cluster being arranged for running the protocol component; and a server arranged for maintaining a protocol session on a transport connection with a node of the cluster. The cluster is arranged for maintaining on each of said at least two nodes one instance of the protocol component, so that at least two instances are active; the server is arranged for simultaneously maintaining a protocol session with each instance. | 05-28-2009 |
Nico Janssens, Putte BE
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20140215031 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTERCONNECTING A USER AGENT TO A CLUSTER OF SERVERS - An apparatus (CEG) for interconnecting a user agent to a cluster of servers, the apparatus comprising a first protocol agent configured to exchange first messages with said user agent according to a SIP protocol, wherein said apparatus has the role of a User Agent Server; a second protocol agent configured to exchange second messages with a selected server from among said cluster of servers according to the SIP protocol, wherein said apparatus has the role of a User Agent Client; interconnection means for relaying messages from among said first messages and said second messages between said first protocol agent and said second protocol agent; wherein said second protocol agent is further configured to terminate elasticity control messages received from said cluster of servers. | 07-31-2014 |
20140258546 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DYNAMICALLY ASSIGNING RESOURCES OF A DISTRIBUTED SERVER INFRASTRUCTURE - A method for dynamically assigning resources of a distributed server infrastructure, the method comprising the steps of comparing an observed relative load of an assigned portion of said distributed server infrastructure with a desired relative load; if said observed relative load exceeds said desired relative load assigning additional resources, and redistributing tasks from said assigned portion to said additional resources; and if said desired relative load exceeds said desired relative load: selecting removable resources, redistributing tasks from said removable resources to other resources in said assigned portion, and removing said removable resources from said assigned portion; wherein said redistributing of tasks is performed in such a way that state information related to said tasks is preserved. | 09-11-2014 |
20140310406 | METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING STATE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO A PLURALITY OF SIP CONVERSATIONS - A method for transferring state information pertaining to a plurality of SIP conversations from a first SIP server to a second SIP server, said first SIP server and said second SIP server being operatively connected to one or more SIP gateways, the method comprising at a controlling node: monitoring said first SIP server until ongoing transactions are terminated; after termination of said ongoing transactions, obtaining dialog state information pertaining to conversations managed by said first SIP server from said first SIP server; and storing said obtained dialog state information at said second SIP server. | 10-16-2014 |
20150248461 | STREAMING QUERY DEPLOYMENT OPTIMIZATION - A streaming query control capability is presented herein. The streaming query control capability may support improvement or optimization of various aspects of streaming queries. The streaming query control capability may support improvements or optimization in streaming query performance within an environment. The streaming query control capability may support improvements in streaming query performance via improvements in deployment of a streaming query to an environment. The streaming query control capability may support improvements in streaming query performance via modification of a streaming query intended for execution in an environment based on measurement data collected from the environment. The streaming query control capability may support improvements in streaming query performance via integrated deployment and activation of multiple streaming queries sharing a common characteristic. Various combinations of such capabilities may be supported for improvement or optimization of various aspects of streaming queries. | 09-03-2015 |
20150248462 | DYNAMICALLY IMPROVING STREAMING QUERY PERFORMANCE BASED ON COLLECTED MEASUREMENT DATA - A streaming query control capability is presented herein. The streaming query control capability may support improvement or optimization of various aspects of streaming queries. The streaming query control capability may support improvements or optimization in streaming query performance within an environment. The streaming query control capability may support improvements in streaming query performance via improvements in deployment of a streaming query to an environment. The streaming query control capability may support improvements in streaming query performance via modification of a streaming query intended for execution in an environment based on measurement data collected from the environment. The streaming query control capability may support improvements in streaming query performance via integrated deployment and activation of multiple streaming queries sharing a common characteristic. Various combinations of such capabilities may be supported for improvement or optimization of various aspects of streaming queries. | 09-03-2015 |
Patrick Janssens, Bonheiden BE
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20120102868 | BUILDING BLOCKS WITH MATING COUPLING MEANS FOR CONSTRUCTING WALL AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - The invention relates to a set of building blocks ( | 05-03-2012 |
Paul Janssens, Hoboken BE
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20140027010 | FILLING SYSTEM AND FILLING METHOD - A filling system has a filling apparatus ( | 01-30-2014 |
Peter Janssens, Ghent BE
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20140036943 | PATTERNED RETARDER AND OPTICAL ENGINE FOR LASER PROJECTION APPARATUS - A patterned retarder is described that may be used with a laser source array to obtain a combined beam suitable for three-dimensional laser image projection using orthogonal polarization states and/or orthogonal color spaces. | 02-06-2014 |
Peter Janssens, Gent BE
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20140028985 | LASER PROJECTOR WITH REDUCED SPECKLE - The present invention provides a light source for a projector system, and method of operating the light source as well as a projector system that provides: | 01-30-2014 |
20140085609 | POLARIZATION PRESERVING DLP OPTICAL ARCHITECTURE - A DLP optical structure and corresponding method of controlling it are described including an optical integrator system having an optical integrator, a relay lens system, a TIR prism assembly, a digital imager, and a projection lens, said optical structure being adapted to accept a polarized light beam, said DLP optical structure comprising: at least one retarder positioned after said optical integrator for controlling the polarization state throughout said DLP optical structure, and achieving the desired polarization state after said projection lens; wherein said desired polarization state is substantially linear or circular. A DLP optical structure is also described including an optical integrator, a relay lens system, a TIR prism assembly, a digital imager and a projection lens, wherein the integrator is a fly-eye integrator for maintaining an input polarization of a light beam, and wherein said input polarization is linear or circular. DLP optical structures for use with a digital imager and a projection lens are also described, substantially as above but not including the features of the digital imager and projection lens. | 03-27-2014 |
20140092364 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COMBINING LASER BEAMS OF DIFFERENT POLARIZATION - The present invention provides a light source apparatus ( | 04-03-2014 |
Peter Eric Rita Janssens, Gent BE
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20130100974 | LIGHT EMITTING SYSTEMS - A laser diode grid element comprising laser diodes arranged along a corresponding substantially flat surface; and a collimator for each laser diode for generating collimated light beams substantially perpendicular on the respective substantially flat surface. The laser diodes are comprised in standard packages including a base plate serving as cooling surface of the laser diode, a metal housing arranged on the base plate to protect the laser diode, and at least two driving pins which extend from the laser diode through the base plate and which are used for driving the laser diode within the package. The laser diode grid element includes a heat sink arranged in contact with the base plates, and the at least two driving pins of each laser diode extend at least partially through the heat sink. Also provided are light emitting systems comprising such grid elements, and an optical component for use in such system. | 04-25-2013 |
Philippe Janssens, Wavre BE
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20080275223 | Method of Preparing a Liquid, Containing Proteins for Subsequent Separation, by Using One or More Protein-Complexing Agents - The invention relates to a method of preparing a liquid, which contains proteins (esp. haze sensitive proteins), for subsequent separation of at least haze-forming material, when predetermined filter aids are used. The method comprises the addition of protein-complexing agent to the liquid, which agent is capable of forming a complex with at least some sensitive proteins of the liquid, to result in a limitation of the residual haze of the liquid, obtained after the separation (e.g. filtration), step. | 11-06-2008 |
Phillibert Jacques Janssens, Hasselt BE
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20130197395 | Instrument for taking a tissue sample - An instrument for taking a tissue sample includes a tissue receiving element with a distal end and a proximal end and at least partly has a spiral or helix that has an outer surface and a central longitudinal axis (X-X′). The spiral or helix has at least has one zone where the distance (d | 08-01-2013 |
Pieter Janssens, Berchem BE
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20110051927 | DEVICE FOR GENERATING A MESSAGE AUTHENTICATION CODE FOR AUTHENTICATING A MESSAGE - Device for generating a message authentication code for authenticating a message, wherein the message is divided in blocks (M) with a specified block length, the device comprising a generating unit for generating the message authentication code based on a message by using a block cipher algorithm, and an encrypting unit for performing an exclusive disjunction on the last block with a first key (K | 03-03-2011 |
20150310234 | PROXIMITY CHECK FOR COMMUNICATION DEVICES - There is described a method of checking whether a transponder device ( | 10-29-2015 |
Pieter Janssens, Leuven BE
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20150100497 | ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR TRANSACTION IRREGULARITY DETECTION - Articles and methods for transaction irregularity detection are disclosed. In one example, the article discloses: a memory including a record of a last-reported security-device transaction with the security-device, and including a last-reported transaction counter value associated with the last-reported security-device transaction; a previous device identifier; a record of the previous security-device transaction with the security-device, and including the previous device identifier associated with the previous security-device transaction; a record of a current security-device transaction with the security-device, and including a currently-reported transaction counter value associated with the current security-device transaction; and a back-end device tagging the previous device with fraud if the current transaction counter value differs from the last-reported transaction counter value by other than an increment. In one example, the method discloses: a transaction irregularity detection process based on the article. | 04-09-2015 |
Pieter J. Janssens, Berchem BE
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20100325402 | DATA PROCESSING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR EXECUTING OBFUSCATED PROGRAMS - A program is obfuscated by reordering its instructions. Original instruction addresses are mapped to target addresses in an irregular way, with position dependent address steps between the addresses of logically successive instructions. Preferably pseudo-random address steps are used, for example with address steps that have mutually opposite sign with equal frequency. The data processing device has an instruction flow control unit that updates instruction addresses according the position dependent address steps. The instruction flow control unit may comprise a circuit that contains secret information, which is not normally accessible from the outside, to control the updates. A lookup table may be used for example, with address steps, successor addresses or mapped address values. In an embodiment the mapping of original instruction addresses to target addresses may be visualized by means of a path ( | 12-23-2010 |
Robert Janssens, Geel BE
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20080198189 | Image Printing Method and System For Improving Image Quality in Dot Matrix Printer - Ink coalescence in inkjet printing is reduced by printing mutually interstitial images using an arrangement of multiple curing stations in combination with multiple printing heads. | 08-21-2008 |
20080273063 | System and Method for Supplying an Ink to a Reciprocating Printhead in an Inkject Apparatus - An ink system for use in an inkjet printing apparatus includes an inkjet printhead, a supply subtank for containing a supply of an ink to the inkjet printhead, and a return subtank for containing a surplus of the ink not used by the inkjet printhead. A first fluid path couples the supply subtank with the inkjet printhead and with the return subtank, and provides a flow of ink from the supply subtank to the inkjet printhead and to the return subtank. A second fluid path couples the return subtank with the supply subtank and feeds the ink from the return subtank back to the supply subtank. The ink system is characterised by having the supply subtank, the return subtank and the first fluid path supported on a carriage for reciprocating together with the inkjet printhead across the printing medium. | 11-06-2008 |
20080297577 | Ink Rejuvenation System For Inkjet Printing - An ink circulation system for use in an inkjet printing apparatus includes an inkjet printhead, an ink supply path for supplying an ink to the inkjet printhead and an ink return path for returning ink not used for printing from the inkjet printhead. The ink return path is coupled to the ink supply path for replenishing the ink supply path with the ink returned from the printhead. The coupling establishes an ink circulation circuit. The ink circulation circuit can be replenished with fresh ink from a main tank, as ink is withdrawn by the printhead for printing. In the circulation system an active through-flow ink degassing unit is provided to control the dissolved gas level of the ink in the ink circulation system. | 12-04-2008 |
20090040249 | Ink Circulation System For Inkjet Printing - An ink circulation system for use in an inkjet printing apparatus includes an inkjet printhead, a supply subtank for containing a supply of ink for the inkjet printhead and a return subtank for containing a surplus of ink not used by the inkjet printhead. The supply subtank is coupled with the return subtank and with the inkjet printhead via a first fluid path. A second fluid path couples the return subtank with the supply subtank for circulating the ink from the return subtank back to the supply subtank. This way a closed ink circulation path is realized. The ink flow from the supply subtank to the inkjet printhead and to the return subtank is controlled by means of a pressure difference between the ink in the supply subtank and the ink in the return subtank. A back pressure at the nozzle of the inkjet printhead is established via active pressure control means. | 02-12-2009 |
Sandrien Janssens, Wilsele BE
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20090311325 | ENHANCING SOLUBILITY AND DISSOLUTION RATE OF POORLY SOLUBLE DRUGS - The present invention relates generally to use of a polyvinyl alcohol-polyethylene glycol graft copolymer (PVA-PEG graft co-polymer), such as Kollicoat IR, in the formulation of solid dispersions of low aqueous solubility and dissolution rate bioactive compound and, more particularly to a system and method for improving the solubility and dissolution rate of such low aqueous solubility and dissolution rate bioactive compound, in particular the drug of low aqueous solubility, such as a BCS Class II or Class IV drug compounds. | 12-17-2009 |
20110018154 | PREPARATION METHOD FOR SOLID DISPERSIONS - A method of preparation of a solid dispersion of a polyvinyl alcohol-polyethylene glycol graft copolymer (PVA-PEG graft co-polymer), such as Kollicoat IR with a BCS Class II drug or a BCS Class IV drug, whereby the method comprises: a) dissolving the polyvinyl alcohol-polyethylene glycol graft copolymer (PVA-PEG graft co-polymer) separately in a water/first alcohol mixture; and b) dissolving the BCS Class II drug or a BCS Class IV drug, in a mixture of a second alcohol with a non alcoholic organic solvent in which the compound has an high solubility; and c) mixing the both solutions to obtain a third solution with a total amount of solved solid of 1 to 15 g per 100 ml, and optionally having an acid, including inorganic acids including hydrohalic acids, e.g. hydrochloric or hydrobromic acid; sulfuric; nitric; phosphoric and the like acids; or organic acids including acetic, propanoic, hydroxyacetic, lactic, pyruvic, oxalic, malonic, succinic, maleic, fumaric, malic, tartaric, citric, methane-sulfonic, ethanesulfonic, benzenesulfonic, p-toluenesulfonic, cyclamic, salicylic, p-aminosalicylic, palmoic and the like acids in the mixture of both the solutions to achieve an acid pH; and d) spray drying the third solution. | 01-27-2011 |
20110059175 | ENHANCING SOLUBILITY AND DISSOLUTION RATE OF POORLY SOLUBLE DRUGS - The present invention relates generally to use of a polyvinyl alcohol-polyethylene glycol graft copolymer (PVA-PEG graft co-polymer), such as Kollicoat IR, in the formulation of solid dispersions of low aqueous solubility and dissolution rate bioactive compound and, more particularly to a system and method for improving the solubility and dissolution rate of such low aqueous solubility and dissolution rate bioactive compound, in particular the drug of low aqueous solubility, such as a BCS Class II or Class IV drug compounds. | 03-10-2011 |
Stefan Janssens, Heverlee BE
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20160082084 | HEART FAILURE TREATMENT - The present invention relates to treating and/or preventing heart failure or one or more individual heart failure phenotypes in mammals using placental growth factor 2 (PlGF-2). | 03-24-2016 |
Stijn Jozef Rita Johanna Janssens, Wilrijk BE
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20130039737 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A COMPRESSOR - A method for controlling a compressor that includes a compressor element, whereby during a transition from full load or partial load to zero load, a process A is followed that involves: (1) reducing the inlet pressure; and (2) reducing the speed and/or the drive torque. During a transition from zero load to part load or full load, a process B is followed that involves: (3) increasing of the speed or drive; and (4) increasing the inlet pressure. | 02-14-2013 |
Stijn Jozef Rita Johanna Janssens, Denderleeuw BE
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20080277106 | Heat Exchanger - Heat exchanger which mainly consists of a housing with a bottom, an upper wall and side walls, whereby onto two pairs of opposite side walls, the front wall and the back wall respectively, are connected a supply and a discharge for the gas to be cooled, and whereby channels are provided in the housing, according two cross directions, characterized in that, between the above-mentioned channels and the above-mentioned back wall, means are provided for separating condensate from the cooled gas. | 11-13-2008 |
20110110795 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A COMPRESSED AIR UNIT AND COMPRESSED AIR UNIT FOR APPLYING SUCH A METHOD - Method for controlling a compressed air unit which is provided with at least one controllable drain valve ( | 05-12-2011 |
20120125574 | HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger having a housing with a bottom, an upper wall and side walls. Additionally, onto two pairs of opposite side walls, a front wall and a back wall respectively, are connected a supply and a discharge for the gas to be cooled. A mechanism is provided in the housing for separating condensate from the cooled gas. The mechanism includes a series of corrugated vertical walls upon which are provided crosswise extending ribs forming vertical gutters extending only from the bottom up to the upper wall of the housing. Additionally, holes are provided in the bottom for the discharge of the separated condensate from the gutters via a collector. The collector extends from at least under the holes to under an opening which is provided in the bottom between the mechanism for separating condensate and the back wall. | 05-24-2012 |
20120291434 | METHOD FOR RECOVERING ENERGY - Method for recovering energy when compressing a gas using a compressor system with two or more compression stages, with each stage having a compressor element. Downstream from at least two compressor elements there is a heat exchanger having a primary and a secondary part. The coolant is guided successively in series through the secondary part of at least two heat exchangers, and the guiding sequence is chosen such that the temperature at the inlet of the primary part of at least one subsequent heat exchanger is higher than or equal to the temperature at the inlet of the primary part of a preceding heat exchanger, relative to the direction of flow of the coolant. At least one heat exchanger is provided with a tertiary part for a coolant. | 11-22-2012 |
Thierry Janssens, Meerbeek BE
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20120132018 | REMOTE CENTRE OF MOTION POSITIONER - Apparatus comprising a member ( | 05-31-2012 |
Tom Janssens, Zellik BE
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20100224215 | Method for Reducing the Damage Induced by a Physical Force Assisted Cleaning - Disclosed is a method for performing a physical force-assisted cleaning process on a patterned surface of a substrate, including providing a substrate having at least one patterned surface, supplying a cleaning liquid to the patterned surface, and applying a physical force to the cleaning liquid in contact with the patterned surface, whereby the physical force leads to bubble formation in the cleaning liquid. Furthermore, and prior to applying the physical force, an additive is supplied to the surface, and the additive is maintained in contact with the surface for a given time, the additive and the time being chosen so that a substantially complete wetting of the surface by the cleaning liquid is achieved. | 09-09-2010 |
20110303280 | FABRICATION METHOD FOR INTERDIGITATED BACK CONTACT PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS - A method for manufacturing interdigitated back contact photovoltaic cells is disclosed. In one aspect, the method includes providing on a rear surface of a substrate a first doped layer of a first dopant type, and providing a dielectric masking layer overlaying it. Grooves are formed through the dielectric masking layer and first doped layer, extending into the substrate in a direction substantially orthogonal to the rear surface and extending in a lateral direction underneath the first doped layer at sides of the grooves. Directional doping is performed in a direction substantially orthogonal to the rear surface, thereby providing doped regions with dopants of a second dopant type at a bottom of the grooves. Dopant diffusion is performed to form at the rear side of the substrate one of the emitter regions and back surface field regions between the grooves and the other at the bottom of the grooves. | 12-15-2011 |
Wim Janssens, Kessel-Lo BE
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20130165811 | APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY DIAGNOSING EMPHYSEMA - The present invention relates generally to diagnosing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and estimating of the severity thereof, in particularly the occurrence of emphysema. More particularly the present invention relates to a system and method for computerized quantification of airway collapse during forced expiration or total exhalation. Such airway collapse is correlated with the presence of emphysema that has been verified on computer tomography (CT) scan and that is due to the loss of alveolar attachments in emphysema. Moreover the present invention provides a computerized apparatus for detection of emphysema, a computerized system for detection of emphysema or a method of computer-aided detection of emphysema. This can also be used for quantifying the severity of emphysema in patients with COPD by an automated analysis of measurement of the amount (volume) and/or speed (flow) of a total or forced exhalation or the processing of the graphics of a pneumotachograph of a total or forced exhalation. Such measurements are obtainable by a spirometer. The apparatus, system or method of present invention correlates airway collapse during forced expiration in COPD with presence and severity of emphysema It was demonstrated that airway collapse during forced expiration could be quantified by measuring the angle between the two best fitting regression lines describing the cloud of point measurements obtained from peakflow to the end of forced expiration. Such angle in COPD correlates with presence and severity of emphysema, as assessed by computer tomography scan. | 06-27-2013 |