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Aurelien Stalder, Erlangen DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150282764DYNAMIC MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING WITH VARIABLE CONTRAST - In a method for computing MR images of an examination object that performs a cyclic movement, MR signals are detected over at least two cycles of the cyclic movement. In each of these cycles, data for multiple MR images are recorded. Over these cycles, a magnetization of the examination object that influences the MR images approaches a state of equilibrium in a second of these cycles is closer to the state of equilibrium than in a first of these cycles. Movement information for various movement phases of the cyclic movement of the examination object is determined using the MR images from the second cycle, with movement information of the examination object determined for each of the various movement phases. Movement correction of the examination object is carried out in the MR images of the first cycle using the movement information determined in the second cycle.10-08-2015
20150324977Image-Based Waveform Parameter Estimation - Disclosed herein is a framework for facilitating waveform parameter estimation. In accordance with one aspect, time-based waveforms are generated based on analysis planes positioned along a centerline of the vessel. A surface may be fitted to upslope regions of the waveforms to determine one or more waveform parameters based on intersection of the surface with the upslope regions.11-12-2015
20150342496METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING MEDICAL IMAGE DATA RECORDS - In a method and medical imaging apparatus, for generating medical image data records, raw data of the examination object are acquired by operation of a medical imaging scanner, a reconstruction algorithm issued for reconstructing a medical image data record on the basis of raw data and of a value of a physiological parameter. At least two medical image data records are created by applying the reconstruction algorithm at least twice to the acquired raw data using a different virtual value of the physiological parameter each time. The at least two medical image data records are provided from the reconstruction computer.12-03-2015

Aurelien Stalder, Nuernberg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140062481METHOD AND MAGNETIC RESONANCE SYSTEM FOR MR IMAGING OF A PREDETERMINED VOLUME SEGMENT OF A LIVING EXAMINATION SUBJECT BY STIMULATION OF THE EXAMINATION SUBJECT - In MR imaging of a predetermined volume segment of a living examination subject, the examination subject is stimulated with a defined stimulation pattern, MR data of the predetermined volume segment, are acquired, and MR images based on the MR data are generated that depend on the stimulation pattern. The predetermined volume segment is an internal organ or muscle tissue of the examination subject.03-06-2014

Aurélien Stalder, Nurnberg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130200893Determination of a Measuring Sequence for a Magnetic Resonance System - A method and a measuring-sequence-determining device for determining a measuring sequence for a magnetic resonance system based on at least one intra-repetition-interval time parameter are provided. During the determination of the measuring sequence in a gradient-optimization method, gradient-pulse parameters of the measuring sequence are automatically optimized to reduce at least one gradient-pulse-parameter maximum value. As a boundary condition in the gradient-optimization method, the intra-repetition-interval time parameter is kept constant at least within a specified tolerance value.08-08-2013

Aurélien Stalder, Nurnberg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130200893Determination of a Measuring Sequence for a Magnetic Resonance System - A method and a measuring-sequence-determining device for determining a measuring sequence for a magnetic resonance system based on at least one intra-repetition-interval time parameter are provided. During the determination of the measuring sequence in a gradient-optimization method, gradient-pulse parameters of the measuring sequence are automatically optimized to reduce at least one gradient-pulse-parameter maximum value. As a boundary condition in the gradient-optimization method, the intra-repetition-interval time parameter is kept constant at least within a specified tolerance value.08-08-2013

Benjamin Stalder, Lyon FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150308443COMPRESSOR WITH THRUST BALANCING AND METHOD THEREOF - A compressor for a motor-compressor set, comprising, on a rotating shaft, a balancing piston, a set of bladed wheels, a rear cavity of the piston adjacent to the balancing piston on a side opposite to the set of bladed wheels, a regulation valve suitable for coupling the rear cavity to the input of the set of bladed wheels, a suction pressure chamber coupled to the input of the set of bladed wheels, the rear cavity being arranged between the balancing piston and the suction pressure chamber. The compressor comprises a discharge pressure chamber arranged between the rear cavity of the piston and the suction pressure chamber, the discharge pressure chamber being coupled via a discharge line to a discharge area between the set of bladed wheels and the balancing piston.10-29-2015

Blake R. Stalder, Midland, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140326229METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREPARING CERAMIC BODY SEGMENTS - A method including providing a ceramic log (11-06-2014

James William Stalder, Dallas, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110256293Method for Making Legume-Based Dough and Nutritional Products Therefrom - Legumes having a raw moisture content of between about 19% to about 45% are pressure cooked to a moisture content of between about 42% to about 49%. The legumes may also be subjected to a low thermal stress dewatering at less than about 160° F. After grinding, additional ingredients such as starches, fibers, protein, and/or vitamin and mineral fortification can be added prior to forming a legume-based dough. Kneaded or shaped dough can be cooked and seasoned to make a nutritious snack food comprising between about 5 and about 6 grams of protein per one ounce serving, or between about 10%-30% protein.10-20-2011
20120064209Protein Ingredient Selection and Manipulation for the Manufacture of Snack Foods - Methods for the incorporation of dairy proteins into extruded snack products to provide a good source of protein are presented. In a first aspect, direct expanded, puffed products are obtained by selecting at least one filtered protein derived from milk and controlling unwanted reactions with one or more expansion controlling agents. Through the addition of expansion controlling agents such as a calcium carbonate, the thermally-treated, dairy protein-containing dough surprisingly results in a crunchier puffed snack food product. In a second aspect, the present invention provides for the manipulation of whey protein by ensuring the protein is denatured prior to combining with additional dry ingredients to form a sheetable whey-based dough suitable for cold extrusion-type processes.03-15-2012

James Williams Stalder, Dallas, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20160029676Sodium Contrast for Reducing Sodium Content - The invention allows for the production of a savory food product with reduced sodium content. The savory food product is formed from a mixture of cooked food pieces selected from a first portion and a second portion at a predetermined application ratio. The first portion of food pieces is salted a first salt intensity and the second portion of food pieces is salted at a second salt intensity. Preferably, the first and the second salt intensities have an application amplitude of at least 20% so that sodium content can be reduced without sacrificing the perceived saltiness of the savory food product.02-04-2016

Jim Stalder, Dallas, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080241344FREE FLOWING VEGETABLE POWDER AND METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - A free flowing vegetable powder includes an intimate mixture of at least three different dehydrated vegetables including: 10-02-2008
20130344228FREE FLOWING VEGETABLE POWDER AND METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - A free flowing vegetable powder includes an intimate mixture of at least three different dehydrated vegetables including: 12-26-2013

John L. Stalder, Calgary CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100206555DRAINING A RESERVOIR WITH AN INTERBEDDED LAYER - Methods and systems relate to recovering hydrocarbons from within formations in which hydrocarbon bearing reservoirs are separated from one another by a fluid flow obstructing natural stratum. Relative to the reservoirs, the stratum inhibits or blocks vertical fluid flow within the formation. Drilled bores arranged to intersect the stratum provide an array of fluid flow paths through the stratum. Fluid communication established by the drilled bores enables production utilizing a producer borehole deviated from vertical and processes that rely on techniques such as gravity drainage through the fluid flow paths and/or injection through the fluid flow paths.08-19-2010
20110253368PROCESS FOR ENHANCED PRODUCTION OF HEAVY OIL USING MICROWAVES - A process for utilizing microwaves to heat solvent within a subterranean region wherein the heated solvent, vapor, contacts heavy oil in the subterranean region to lower the viscosity of the heavy oil and improve production of the heavy oil.10-20-2011
20110253370PROCESS FOR ENHANCED PRODUCTION OF HEAVY OIL USING MICROWAVES - A process for utilizing microwaves to heat H10-20-2011
20130213652SAGD STEAM TRAP CONTROL - This present disclosure describes methods and systems related to SAGD injection and/or production wells that utilize flow distribution control devices. Additionally, methods and systems using limited vertical spacing separating the wells are described. These methods and systems improve steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) oil production, reduce SAGD start-up time and costs, and improve overall SAGD performance.08-22-2013
20130213653PRODUCER SNORKEL OR INJECTOR TOE-DIP TO ACCELERATE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SAGD PRODUCER AND INJECTOR - Methods and systems relate to steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) utilizing well pairs that are at least initially in fluid communication through drilled bores toward their toe ends. At least one of a horizontal injection well and horizontal production well of such a well pair includes a hooked length toward toe ends of each other connecting said injection well and said production well. The methods and systems improve SAGD oil production, reduce SAGD start-up time and costs, and improve overall SAGD performance.08-22-2013

Patent applications by John L. Stalder, Calgary CA

John L. Stalder US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100078163PROCESS FOR ENHANCED PRODUCTION OF HEAVY OIL USING MICROWAVES - A process for utilizing microwaves to heat H04-01-2010
20110253362PROCESS FOR ENHANCED PRODUCTION OF HEAVY OIL USING MICROWAVES - A process for utilizing microwaves to heat H10-20-2011
20110253363PROCESS FOR ENHANCED PRODUCTION OF HEAVY OIL USING MICROWAVES - A process for utilizing microwaves to heat H10-20-2011
20110253367PROCESS FOR ENHANCED PRODUCTION OF HEAVY OIL USING MICROWAVES - A process for utilizing microwaves to heat H10-20-2011
20110253369PROCESS FOR ENHANCED PRODUCTION OF HEAVY OIL USING MICROWAVES - A process for utilizing microwaves to heat H10-20-2011
20110259585PROCESS FOR ENHANCED PRODUCTION OF HEAVY OIL USING MICROWAVES - A process for utilizing microwaves to heat H10-27-2011

John L. Stalder, Cypress, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130333884SIDE-WELL INJECTION AND GRAVITY THERMAL RECOVERY PROCESSES - Methods and systems relate to recovering hydrocarbons with an injection well placed at a bottom of a reservoir some horizontal distance from a producer, such that the injection well and producer may both be in a common horizontal plane. For some embodiments, the process includes co-injection of steam with a non-condensable gas, such as methane, ethane, propane, carbon dioxide, combustion products and combinations thereof. The non-condensable gas provides additional solution gas drive while the location of the injection well beside, instead of above, the producer increases production time before a steam chamber reaches a top of the reservoir, increasing thermal and recovery efficiency of the process.12-19-2013

John L. Stalder, Houston, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140345855RADIAL FISHBONE SAGD - The present disclosure relates to a particularly effective well configuration that can be used for SAGD and other steam based oil recovery methods. A central wellpad originates injector and/or producer wells, arranged in a radial pattern, and either or both provided with multilateral wells, thus effectively expanding the coverage.11-27-2014
20140345861FISHBONE SAGD - The present disclosure relates to a particularly effective well configuration that can be used for SAGD and other steam based oil recovery methods. Fishbone multilateral wells are combined with SAGD, effectively expanding steam coverage. Preferably, an array of overlapping fishbone wells cover the pay, reducing water use and allowing more complete production of the pay.11-27-2014

Kenneth R. Stalder, Redwood City, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120083782ELECTROSURGICAL APPARATUS WITH LOW WORK FUNCTION ELECTRODE - An electrosurgical apparatus includes an active electrode with a low-work function coating to improve ablation performance. Low-work function coatings include compounds of alkali metals and alkali earth metals. Additionally, the active electrode may include various micro-structures or asperities or nano-structures or asperities. An array of carbon nanotubes may be aligned and secured on the active electrode. A return electrode comprises a high-work function coating to suppress electrical discharge activity on the return electrode.04-05-2012
20120109123HARD TISSUE ABLATION SYSTEM - An electrosurgical system and method for treating hard and soft tissues in the body comprises a shaft, a distal end section, an active electrode associated with the distal end section, a first fluid supply adapted to deliver a first electrically conductive fluid to the target site, and a second fluid supply adapted to deliver a second electrically conductive fluid to the active electrode. The system is adapted to treat a wide variety of hard tissues such as, for example, bones, calcified structures, calcified deposits, teeth, plaque, kidney-stones, gall-stones and other types of tissue by generating plasma in the vicinity of the active electrode, and applying the plasma to the tissue or structures.05-03-2012
20140257279METHODS AND SYSTEMS RELATED TO ELECTROSURGICAL WANDS - Electrosurgical wands. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are electrosurgical wands having features that reduce contact of tissue with an active electrode of a wand, decrease the likelihood of clogging, and/or increase the visibility within surgical field. For example, wands in accordance with at least some embodiments may comprise standoffs, either along the outer perimeter of the active electrode, or through the main aperture in the active electrode, to reduce tissue contact. Wands in accordance with at least some embodiments may implement slots on the active electrodes to increase bubble aspiration to help keep the visual field at the surgical site clear. Wands in accordance with at least some embodiments may implement aspiration flow pathways within the wand that increase in cross-sectional area to reduce the likelihood of clogging.09-11-2014
20140276201SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING TISSUE STATE AND INFECTION DURING ELECTROSURGICAL TREATMENT OF WOUND TISSUE - A method exposes a wound bed to electrosurgical treatment to generate fragmented wound tissue, gathers a molecular gaseous by-product sample of the fragmented wound tissue, and analyzes the molecular gaseous by-product sample of the fragmented wound tissue to generate a fragmented wound tissue compound analysis profile. The method further compares the fragmented wound tissue compound analysis profile with a database of known compound analysis profiles and provides a diagnosis of the wound tissue based on the comparison of compound analysis profiles.09-18-2014

Michael Stalder, Neuss DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20160005511SLEEVE FOR A POWER CABLE01-07-2016

Michael H. Stalder, Neuss DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140368221SENSORED CABLE FOR A POWER NETWORK - Sensored cable (12-18-2014
20140370741TERMINAL CONNECTION DEVICE FOR A POWER CABLE - Terminal connection device (12-18-2014

Michael H. Stalder, Uedem DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20160124035CONDUCTOR ASSEMBLY - Conductor assembly (05-05-2016
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