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Barnard L. Kroon, Longford IE
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20130100814 | NETWORK CONTROL - A method and network node for controlling operation of first and second wireless communication networks both operating in a predetermined frequency band. The first communication network is operable to communicate within a plurality of first network channels within the predetermined frequency band. The second communication network is operable to communicate within at least one second network channel within the predetermined frequency band. Each of the second network channels co-exist in a frequency range occupied by a plurality of the first network channels. The method comprises the steps of: determining that there may be data to be communicated within a network channel of one of the first and second wireless communication networks, transmitting a channel restriction message to another of the first and second wireless communications networks, the channel restriction message instructing prevention of communication within the another of the first and second wireless communications networks on at least one network channel in the another of the first and second wireless communications networks coexisting in a frequency range occupied by the network channel; and instructing communication within the one of said first and second wireless communication networks on said channel. Receiving an indication of quality of service of data traffic in said first and second wireless communication networks and scheduling transmission of said channel restriction message to minimize disruption to said data traffic in said first and second wireless communication networks. | 04-25-2013 |
Bernd Kroon, Jeddah SA
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20090305330 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE DETECTION OF LIVING PHYTOPLANKTON CELLS IN WATER - The invention related to a method and an apparatus for detecting living phytoplankton cells and/or microorganisms in or out of water, particularly ballast water, bodies of water, sewage, or water in swimming and bathing devices. Said method is characterized by the following steps:—the variable fluorescence (Fv) is calculated by forming the difference between the maximum fluorescence (Fm) and the minimum fluorescence (Fo) in a measuring space or detecting part or all of the dynamic shape of a fluorescence induction curve in a measuring space, particularly measuring; and—calculating the number of living phytoplankton cells and/or microorganisms of a reference species in the measuring space in accordance with the variable fluorescence (Fv). | 12-10-2009 |
Bert Kroon, Erlangen DE
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20080280710 | Guiding Unit for a Traction Mechanism Drive - The invention relates to a guide unit ( | 11-13-2008 |
Evert Kroon, San Diego, CA US
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20080267926 | METHODS OF PRODUCING PANCREATIC HORMONES - Disclosed herein are methods of producing pancreatic hormone-expressing cells by first differentiating pluripotent cells in cell culture so as to produce endodermal cells, the endodermal cells being competent to further differentiate into hormone-expressing cells capable of secreting at least one pancreatic hormone in response to a physiological signal, and then, transplanting the cultured endodermal cells into an organism, such as an organism in need of an endocrine cell therapy. | 10-30-2008 |
20090004152 | METHODS OF PRODUCING PANCREATIC HORMONES - Disclosed herein are methods of producing pancreatic hormone-expressing cells by first differentiating pluripotent cells in cell culture so as to produce endodermal cells, the endodermal cells being competent to further differentiate into hormone-expressing cells capable of secreting at least one pancreatic hormone in response to a physiological signal, and then, transplanting the cultured endodermal cells into an organism, such as an organism in need of an endocrine cell therapy. | 01-01-2009 |
20100124564 | ENCAPSULATION OF PANCREATIC CELLS DERIVED FROM HUMAN PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS - The present invention relates to methods for encapsulating pancreatic progenitors in a biocompatible semi-permeable encapsulating device. The present invention also relates to production of human insulin in a mammal in response to glucose stimulation. | 05-20-2010 |
20100260728 | METHODS OF PRODUCING PANCREATIC HORMONES - Disclosed herein are methods of producing pancreatic hormone-expressing cells by first differentiating pluripotent cells in cell culture so as to produce endodermal cells, the endodermal cells being competent to further differentiate into hormone-expressing cells capable of secreting at least one pancreatic hormone in response to a physiological signal, and then, transplanting the cultured endodermal cells into an organism, such as an organism in need of an endocrine cell therapy. | 10-14-2010 |
20110280915 | ENCAPSULATION OF PANCREATIC CELLS DERIVED FROM HUMAN PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS - The present invention relates to methods for encapsulating pancreatic progenitors in a biocompatible semi-permeable encapsulating device. The present invention also relates to production of human insulin in a mammal in response to glucose stimulation. | 11-17-2011 |
20120009675 | METHODS OF PRODUCING PANCREATIC HORMONES - Disclosed herein are methods of producing pancreatic hormone-expressing cells by first differentiating pluripotent cells in cell culture so as to produce endodermal cells, the endodermal cells being competent to further differentiate into hormone-expressing cells capable of secreting at least one pancreatic hormone in response to a physiological signal, and then, transplanting the cultured endodermal cells into an organism, such as an organism in need of an endocrine cell therapy. | 01-12-2012 |
20120021511 | PREPRIMITIVE STREAK AND MESENDODERM CELLS - This disclosure relates to compositions comprising human preprimitive streak cells and/or human mesendoderm cells as well as methods for their production. Additionally, disclosed herein are methods of identifying factors useful in the further differentiation of preprimitive streak and mesendoderm cell types. | 01-26-2012 |
20130209425 | ENCAPSULATION OF PANCREATIC CELLS DERIVED FROM HUMAN PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS - The present invention relates to methods for encapsulating pancreatic progenitors in a biocompatible semi-permeable encapsulating device. The present invention also relates to production of human insulin in a mammal in response to glucose stimulation. | 08-15-2013 |
20130261568 | ENCAPSULATION OF PANCREATIC CELLS DERIVED FROM HUMAN PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS - The present invention relates to methods for encapsulating pancreatic progenitors in a biocompatible semi-permeable encapsulating device. The present invention also relates to production of human insulin in a mammal in response to glucose stimulation. | 10-03-2013 |
20140014226 | LOADING SYSTEM FOR AN ENCAPSULATION DEVICE - The present invention provides, in at least one embodiment, a loading device, system and method that loads aggregate cells into an encapsulation device for implanting into a patient. The loading system uses negative pressure from a low pressure pump in a closed system to improve safety and cell viability while allowing for even loading of the encapsulation device. | 01-16-2014 |
20150265657 | METHODS OF PRODUCING PANCREATIC HORMONES - Disclosed herein are methods of producing pancreatic hormone-expressing cells by first differentiating pluripotent cells in cell culture so as to produce endodermal cells, the endodermal cells being competent to further differentiate into hormone-expressing cells capable of secreting at least one pancreatic hormone in response to a physiological signal, and then, transplanting the cultured endodermal cells into an organism, such as an organism in need of an endocrine cell therapy. | 09-24-2015 |
20160038640 | ENCAPSULATION OF PANCREATIC CELLS DERIVED FROM HUMAN PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS - The present invention relates to methods for encapsulating pancreatic progenitors in a biocompatible semi-permeable encapsulating device. The present invention also relates to production of human insulin in a mammal in response to glucose stimulation. | 02-11-2016 |
20160067380 | ENCAPSULATION OF PANCREATIC CELLS DERIVED FROM HUMAN PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS - The present invention relates to methods for encapsulating pancreatic progenitors in a biocompatible semi-permeable encapsulating device. The present invention also relates to production of human insulin in a mammal in response to glucose stimulation. | 03-10-2016 |
Frederik W. Kroon, Auburn, NY US
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20140275823 | ELECTRODE WITH CHARGE-OPERATED INDICATOR - An electrode includes separate first and second electrical contacts to contact the skin of a subject. A charge-holding structure is electrically connected between the first and second contacts. An indicator is operatively coupled to the charge-holding structure so that the indicator changes visibly in response to a change in the charge stored in the charge-holding structure. The electrode can include a rectifier across the contacts. A container for electrodes includes an electrical supply and a plurality of receptacles for electrodes so that a voltage difference is maintained across conductors of each receptacle (and contacts of an electrode therein) for at least one week. A method of making electrodes includes arranging the contacts over a support, connecting the charge-holding structure between them, arranging the indicator over the support, and charging the charge-holding structure so that the indicator has a first visual appearance. | 09-18-2014 |
Frederik W.e. Kroon, Auburn, NY US
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20110246222 | REVIEWING TESTS ON CLIENT DEVICES - A client device facilitates review of electrocardiogram (ECG) tests. The client device performs the ECG tests on one or more patients and sends results of the ECG tests to an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system for storage. In addition, the client device displays a test history interface on a display screen. A user of the client device can select one of the ECG tests. In response, the client device communicates with one or more devices to retrieve results of the selected ECG test. The client device displays information about the selected ECG test on the display screen. | 10-06-2011 |
Henk-Andre Kroon, Westport, CT US
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20100197621 | METHODS OF REDUCING THE PROLIFERATION AND VIABILITY OF MICROBIAL AGENTS - The invention relates to formulations of an antimicrobial agent, a lipid, and optionally a surfactant, and uses thereof for reducing the proliferation and viability of microbial agents. | 08-05-2010 |
20120232034 | VESICULAR FORMULATIONS - Disclosed herein are vesicular formulations that include one or more phospholipids and one or more surfactants and in certain embodiments the use of such formulations for the delivery of fatty acids for the treatment of disorders such as, fatty acid metabolic disorders, including essential fatty acid deficiency; pain or inflammation or osteoarthritis, more specifically for the treatment of deep tissue pain; asthma, bronchospasm, atherothrombatic cardiovascular disorders, avenous thrombatic disorders, inflammatory dermatoses disorders (e.g., atopic eczema, dishydrotic hand eczema, plaque type psoriasis, seborrheic eczema, and acne vulgaris), and dysmenorrhea. | 09-13-2012 |
20120245107 | METHODS OF REDUCING THE PROLIFERATION AND VIABLILITY OF MICROBIAL AGENTS - The invention relates to formulations of an antimicrobial agent, a lipid, and optionally a surfactant, and uses thereof for reducing the proliferation and viability of microbial agents. | 09-27-2012 |
20140100191 | Vesicular Formulations - Disclosed herein are vesicular formulations that include one or more phospholipids and one or more surfactants and in certain embodiments the use of such formulations for the delivery of fatty acids for the treatment of disorders such as, fatty acid metabolic disorders, including essential fatty acid deficiency; pain or inflammation or osteoarthritis, more specifically for the treatment of deep tissue pain; asthma, bronchospasm, atherothrombatic cardiovascular disorders, avenous thrombatic disorders, inflammatory dermatoses disorders (e.g., atopic eczema, dishydrotic hand eczema, plaque type psoriasis, seborrheic eczema, and acne vulgaris), and dysmenorrhea. | 04-10-2014 |
Henk-Andre Kroon, Emeryville, CA US
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20150196541 | PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS COMPRISING A PYRIDYLAMINOACETIC ACID COMPOUND - Provided is a pharmaceutical preparation for treatment or prevention of glaucoma or ocular hypertension, comprising 0.0003 to 0.01% (w/v) of isopropyl(6-{[4-(pyrazol-1-yl)benzyl](pyridin-3-ylsulfonyl)aminomethyl}pyridin-2-ylamino)acetate, or a salt thereof. | 07-16-2015 |
Jacob Kroon, Malmo SE
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20140115101 | METHOD, CONTROL MODULE, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSFERRING DATA - A method, control module and extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus are provided for transferring data from said extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus. Data is retrieved pertaining to an operation of the apparatus, the data is encoded into a machine readable graphical representation for decoding at a remote server to recover the retrieved data and displaying the machine readable graphical representation as an image on the display to allow capture of the displayed image with an image capturing device and transmission of the image from the image capturing device to a remote server over a communication channel. | 04-24-2014 |
James Kroon, Macquarie Park Nsw AU
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20160049037 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A FEATURE GAME - A gaming machine configured to provide a play of a game, the gaming machine comprising a symbol selector for selecting a) a plurality of backgrounds from a set of backgrounds for display at respective ones of a plurality of display positions, the set of backgrounds including winning backgrounds and non-winning backgrounds, and b) a plurality of symbols from a set of symbols for display at respective ones of said plurality of display positions, the selected symbols being displayed at each display position overlaid upon a selected background. The gaming machine also comprises an outcome evaluator for determining when a trigger event occurs, said trigger event being defined when at least two winning backgrounds of said plurality of backgrounds are selected for display adjacent to each other. The plurality of symbols and said plurality of backgrounds are selected independently of each other and wherein the set of backgrounds is such that at least one outcome of the game includes a display position at which a symbol is overlaid upon a non-winning background. | 02-18-2016 |
James Kroon, Macquarie Park AU
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20110081962 | TIME BOMB JACKPOT - A method for use with a plurality of linked gaming machines, the plurality of linked gaming machines each having a game controller. The method comprises initiating a feature at the end of the play of a game on at least one of the plurality of gaming machines, enabling a bidding sequence during the feature, the bidding sequence ending at a time that is unknown to the players playing at the plurality of the linked gaming machines, enabling at least one of the players playing at the plurality of linked gaming machines to place at least one bid during the bidding sequence, and awarding a feature award to the player who places a highest bid during the bidding sequence. | 04-07-2011 |
20110151968 | METHOD OF GAMING, A GAME CONTROLLER AND A GAMING SYSTEM - A method of gaming in a gaming system comprising a) conducting a plurality of games, each game including determining whether to award an entitlement, and, upon awarding the entitlement, controlling a size of the entitlement based on a size of at least part of a wager made in the game and adding the entitlement to a current total entitlement, b) determining to apply the total entitlement, and c) applying the total entitlement to subsequent game play independently of the most recent wager size. | 06-23-2011 |
20130296037 | TIME BOMB JACKPOT - A method for use with a plurality of linked gaming machines, the plurality of linked gaming machines each having a game controller. The method comprises initiating a feature at the end of the play of a game on at least one of the plurality of gaming machines, enabling a bidding sequence during the feature, the bidding sequence ending at a time that is unknown to the players playing at the plurality of the linked gaming machines, enabling at least one of the players playing at the plurality of linked gaming machines to place at least one bid during the bidding sequence, and awarding a feature award to the player who places a highest bid during the bidding sequence. | 11-07-2013 |
20140248939 | Method of Gaming, a Gaming System and a Game Controller - A gaming system comprises at least one display for displaying a main window and a plurality of activatable additional windows and a game controller. The game controller is arranged to activate one or more of the activatable additional windows in response to one or more activation conditions being met and conduct at least one game round. In each game round game outcomes are independently generated by the game controller for each of the main window and each active additional window, wherein for each window generation of a game outcome comprises selection of a plurality of symbols from a symbol set associated with the respective window for display at respective ones of a plurality of symbol display positions within the respective window, and upon a contributing symbol occurring in at least one active additional window, the game controller applies the contributing symbol to the game outcome displayed in the main window to form a modified game outcome and evaluates the modified game outcome to determine whether to make an award. | 09-04-2014 |
Mats Gunnar Henrik Kroon, Anderstorp SE
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20090064553 | Display Arrangement - The present invention relates to a display arrangement that includes a stand intended for securing a screen, where the stand includes a first part which supports against an underlying supportive surface, and a second part which extends up from the first part and whose upwardly extending end portion includes a first coupling device of a two-part coupling arrangement whose second coupling device co-acts with the screen, either directly or indirectly. The screen can be wounded up onto and unwounded from a bobbin located in a cavity in the first stand part, whereto with the bobbin can be actuated by a spring arrangement which is adapted to act on the screen in its fully wounded state around the bobbin with a chosen torque and/or chosen initial power or force (Fa-min). The active initial power generated by the spring arrangement can be generated by means of an elastic band that is twisted or rotated solely in one direction between its end portions, wherein said chosen initial power or force (Fa-min) relates to a large number of turns of the band, such as 100 turns. | 03-12-2009 |
20110219652 | DISPLAY MEANS - The present invention relates to a display means comprising a stand adapted to display a screen. The stand comprises a holding means with a first side adapted to support against an underlying supportive surface. The display means also comprises a cassette comprising a bobbin enclosed in a cavity in the cassette, wherein the screen can be wound onto and withdrawn from the bobbin. The cassette is being adapted to be inserted into and removed from the holding means via an aperture in the first side. The holding means also comprises at least one fastening means adapted to fasten the cassette in the holding means when inserted into the holding means. | 09-15-2011 |
20110219654 | DISPLAY MEANS - The present invention relates to a display means comprising a stand adapted to secure a screen. The stand comprises a first part which supports against an underlying supportive surface and comprises a bobbin enclosed in a cavity in the first part, wherein the screen can be wounded onto and withdrawn from the bobbin. The stand also comprises a pole means, and a coupling means arranged at a first end of the pole means, and operable to secure the screen when it is at least partly withdrawn from the bobbin. The first part is provided with a recess operable to receive a part of the pole means. The stand also comprises an adjustment means arranged at the first part, and operable to adjust the pole means, and consequently the screen in relation to the first part. | 09-15-2011 |
Mattias Kroon, Torslanda SE
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20090088944 | Electrical Assist for Reducing Emissions and Torsion Response Delay in a Hybrid Electric Vehicle - In a hybrid electric vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine that produces torque and an electric machine that produces torque, a method for operating the electric machine to produce electric assist to the engine includes determining a magnitude of power requested by the vehicle operator, determining a minimum power limit and a maximum power limit of the engine that will produce a response to a torque request within a desired period following the torque request, using the magnitude of power requested, the minimum and maximum power limits of the engine to determine the upper and lower limits of the electric power assist such that the requested torque will be provided within the desired period, and operating the electric machine to provide electric power assist within said upper and lower limits. | 04-02-2009 |
Paul Kroon, Colney GB
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20130281527 | Polyphenol Extraction Process - The invention relates to a process for extracting one or more polyphenols from fruits such as apples and to uses of said extracts in the treatment or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disease, colon cancer and digestive health. | 10-24-2013 |
Paul Kroon, Norwich GB
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20100331399 | POLYPHENOL EXTRACTION PROCESS - The invention relates to a process for extracting one or more polyphenols from fruits such as apples and to uses of said extracts in the treatment or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disease, colon cancer and digestive health. | 12-30-2010 |
Peter Kroon, Green Brook, NJ US
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20100245111 | END USER CONTROL OF MUSIC ON HOLD - In an exemplary embodiment, a wireless handset allows a user having a connection in an “on-hold” state to select one or more sources for play-out of media at a handset receiver while in the on-hold state, and then be signaled when the on-hold state is terminated. Such on-hold state might be indirectly detected, such as by detection of music-on-hold, or directly detected through on-hold notification. User selected media for play-out might be locally generated at the user's handset, or provided through a separate connection established between the wireless handset and the network. | 09-30-2010 |
Petrus Hubertus Kroon, Furth DE
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20110251000 | ENDLESS TRACTION MECHANISM TENSIONER - A tensioning device for an endless traction mechanism for a motor is provided and includes a housing ( | 10-13-2011 |
20150226345 | OVERPRESSURE VALVE IN THE FORM OF A CHECK VALVE - The invention relates to an overpressure valve ( | 08-13-2015 |
Petrus Hubertus Kroon, Fuerth DE
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20120108376 | TENSIONING DEVICE WITH A CYLINDRICAL LATCHING SYSTEM - A tensioning device for an endless traction element in an engine. The tensioning device has a housing, a plunger, which can he moved in the housing, a compression spring arranged in the plunger, a nonreturn valve arranged between the plunger and the housing, a cylinder arranged in the plunger, and an engagement element. The plunger and the cylinder are connected to one another by a latching system via engagement of the engagement element, and the cylinder is connected materially to the nonreturn valve. | 05-03-2012 |
Petrus Hubertus Kroon, Erlangen DE
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20100248876 | MOUNTING UNIT OF A TRACTION ENGINE DRIVE - A traction engine drive ( | 09-30-2010 |
20110015014 | MODULE FOR A TENSIONING ELEMENT MEANS DRIVE CONCEPT - A tensioning system ( | 01-20-2011 |
Richard W. Kroon, Lake Balboa, CA US
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20140307066 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THREE DIMENSIONAL VISUALIZATION OF DISPARITY MAPS - The present invention relates to a three dimensional video processing system. In particular, the present invention is directed towards a method and system for the three dimensional (3D) visualization of a disparity map. The 3D visualization system selectably provides 3D surface visualization for disparity map, 3D bar visualization for the disparity map and the 3D line meshing visualization for the disparity map. Based on the 3D visualization system, a user can analyze the disparity map of a stereo content, and then adjusting for different viewing environments to promote comfortable viewing standards. | 10-16-2014 |
20150294470 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISPARITY VISUALIZATION - A method and system to generate and visualize the distribution of disparities in a stereo sequence and the way they change through time. The data representing the disparities are generated using the disparity and confidence maps of the stereo sequence. For each frame, a histogram of disparity-confidence pairs is generated. These data are later visualized on the screen, presenting the disparity for the full sequence in one graph. | 10-15-2015 |
Ron Kroon, Eindhoven CN
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20110264002 | ELECTRICAL STIMULATION DEVICE FOR LOCATING AN ELECTRICAL STIMULATION POINT AND METHOD - The invention relates to an electrical stimulation device ( | 10-27-2011 |
Stephen M. Kroon, Sherwood, OR US
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20140354723 | System And Method For Compensating For Defective Inkjets Ejecting Black Ink In Solid Fill Areas - A method of solid ink printer operation compensates for missing black ink in solid fill areas. The method includes ejecting at least one other color of ink into a black solid fill area at a predetermined distance to the area missing the black ink. The additional non-black ink urges black ink between the non-black ink and the area missing the black ink to migrate into the area in which the black ink is missing. | 12-04-2014 |
Stephen Michael Kroon, Sherwood, OR US
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20090315939 | System And Method For Defective Inkjet Correction Using Edge Information In An Image - A method for image correction compensates for a defective inkjet in a printhead by distributing compensation values to other image data locations in an image data memory. The method includes searching image data stored in an image data array to detect one or more edges in the image data, modifying an ordered sequence search to search for compensation candidate positions in image data array positions proximate a defective inkjet image data array position in response to an edge being detected proximate to the defective inkjet image data array position, searching the image data array positions proximate the defective inkjet image data array position in accordance with the modified ordered sequence, identifying a compensation candidate image data array position to which a compensation image value can be moved, and moving the compensation image value to the identified compensation candidate image data array position. | 12-24-2009 |
Thomas J. Kroon, Franklin, MA US
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20140282456 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIA FOR CODE PROFILING AND MIGRATION EFFORT ESTIMATION - Systems, methods and computer-readable storage media for profiling software and providing migration effort estimations are described. A software profiling system may be configured to receive code for an application that executes in a first computing environment and analyze the code to determine efforts associated with migrating the application to execute in one or more second computing environments. For instance, the software profiling system may be configured to determine the migration efforts for migrating a software application that operates in a non-cloud computing environment to a cloud computing environment. The software profiling system may generate transformation points that serve as estimation units for solving anomalies identified to bring various aspects of the application into conformance with one or more of the second computing environments. The transformation points may be used to determine an overall migration effort for migrating the application to one or more of the second computing environments. | 09-18-2014 |
Tord Kroon, Vasteras SE
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20100236362 | DEVICE FOR SUBMERGING MATERIAL INTO LIQUID METAL BY AN ELECTROMAGNETIC STIRRER - A furnace plant including at least one furnace vessel comprising side walls, a bottom and a roof. At least one heater is configured to heat metal in the furnace vessel. A compartment includes sidewalls lined with refractory material. The compartment forms an extension of the furnace vessel. At least one electromagnetic stirrer is arranged outside and adjacent to the compartment. A refractory plate is arranged inside the compartment. The refractory plate includes an upper edge configured to be positioned below a meniscus of molten metal and includes a lower edge positioned spaced apart from a bottom of the compartment. The plate is arranged such that a gap between the plate and a wall of the compartment increases toward the bottom of the compartment. | 09-23-2010 |
20130269483 | Apparatus And Method For Electromagnetic Stirring In An Electrical Arc Furnace - An apparatus for electromagnetic stirring of the steel melt in an electrical arc furnace includes two electromagnetic stirrer units, a current supply, and a control unit. The two stirrers are mounted on an outer bottom surface of the electrical arc furnace at opposites sides of a central position of the bottom surface, the current supply is operatively connected to the two electromagnetic stirrer units, and the control unit is operatively connected to the current supply to control the operation of the two electromagnetic stirrer units. | 10-17-2013 |
20140175715 | Method And Arrangement For Vortex Reduction In A Metal Making Process - A method for reducing vortex formation in molten metal when bottom tapping the molten metal from a metallurgical vessel in a metal making process. The method includes the steps of tapping the molten metal via a tapping hole in the metallurgical vessel, and providing a flow of the molten metal in the metallurgical vessel while tapping via a time-varying electromagnetic field applied to the metallurgical vessel, the flow of the molten metal being such that it constantly moves vortices in the molten metal away from a tapping hole region during the tapping to thereby prevent accumulation of the vortices for vortex formation over the tapping hole. It is also presented an arrangement for carrying out the method. | 06-26-2014 |