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Multilevel Resonant DC-DC Converter
11 Nov 21
Resonant DC-DC converters use a switching network to step a single DC voltage up to a working DC level using a resonant tank.
ALBERT GARCIA I TORMO, BERNHARD WAGNER, PETER LURKENS
Filed: 31 Jul 17
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Data Transmission Protocol
11 Nov 21
A method of transmitting data between a first computer and a second computer, the method comprises obtaining, by the first computer, data for transmission to the second computer, the data comprising at least first data and second data, the first data being of a first type of data and the second data being of a second type of data, each type of data having an associated transmission priority, and the first type of data having a receipt requirement whereby the data is required to be received by the second computer and the second type of data not having a receipt requirement.
NIGEL PRITCHARD
Filed: 28 Oct 19
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System and Method for Performing Conversation-driven Management of a Call
11 Nov 21
A system for managing a call includes a virtual caregiver that assists callers of a monitoring service in response to data received from a monitoring device.
Wilhelmus Andreas Marinus Arnoldus Maria VAN DEN DUNGEN, Warner Rudolph Theophile TEN KATE, Aki Sakari HÄRMÄ
Filed: 1 Apr 21
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Cooking Appliance and Method for Starch-based Foodstuffs
4 Nov 21
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a device for cooking a starch-based food item.
Guangming SU, Weihua LU, Xiao Yun KUI
Filed: 8 Nov 19
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Apparatus for Use with a Wearable Cuff
4 Nov 21
There is provided an apparatus (12) for use with a wearable cuff (14) in measuring blood pressure.
Maarten Petrus Joseph KUENEN
Filed: 23 Sep 19
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Method and System for Assessing Emergency Risk for Patients
4 Nov 21
A system for assessing emergency risk of patients in an emergency department is provided.
MIRELA ALINA WEFFERS-ALBU, PARASKEVAS DUNIAS
Filed: 2 Aug 19
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System for Providing a Spectral Image
4 Nov 21
The invention refers to a system for providing a spectral image using a conventional CT system.
MICHAEL GRASS, ROLAND PROKSA
Filed: 27 Sep 19
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Adaptive Anti-scatter Device
4 Nov 21
An adaptive X-ray anti-scatter device (20) for placement in the source-detector axis (22) of an X-ray imager (8) comprising:—an anti-scatter filter having a source orientable surface and a detector orientable surface, wherein the anti-scatter filter comprises a plurality of realignable slats (24) for absorbing incident X-rays, wherein the slats are separated by a plurality of interstitial portions (26); and—a first actively deformable member (26a) comprising a first set of one or more actively deformable actuators (28a, 28b) disposed across a first region of the first actively deformable member (26a), wherein one or more actively deformable actuators of the first set of one or more actively deformable actuators are configured to change the alignment of a corresponding of slat of the anti-scatter filter in relation to the source-detector axis, wherein at least a portion of each actuator of the first set of one or more actively deformable actuators is partially or fully recessed within the interstitial portions of the anti-scatter filter, and at least one actuator of the first set of one or more actively deformable actuators is in contact with at least one realignable slat of the plurality of slats, so that a deformation of the at least one actuator of the first set of one or more actively deformable actuators of the one or more actively deformable actuators causes a corresponding change to the alignment of the at least one corresponding slat from a first alignment to a second alignment relative to the source-detector axis.
Thijs ELENBAAS, Markus Johannes Harmen DEN HARTOG, Javier OLIVAN BESCOS, Gereon VOGTMEIER, William Edward Peter VAN DER STERREN, Daniël Simon Anna RUIJTERS
Filed: 26 Sep 19
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Medical Image Device and Operating Method
4 Nov 21
This application proposes an improved medical imaging device enabling a timely communication of critical findings.
AXEL SAALBACH, TOM BROSCH, TIM Philipp HARDER, HRISHIKESH NARAYANRAO DESHPANDE, EVAN SCHWAB, IVO MATTEO BALTRUSCHAT, RAFAEL WIEMKER
Filed: 18 Oct 19
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Systems and Method for Performing Pulse Wave Velocity Measurements
4 Nov 21
The invention provides a system and a method for calculating a pulse wave velocity based on a plurality of intravascular ultrasonic pulses directed along a vessel.
Maarten Petrus Joseph KUENEN, Arjen VAN DER HORST
Filed: 13 Aug 19
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Guide Member for Electrical Cable Alignment and Attachment and Associated Intraluminal Devices, Systems, and Methods
4 Nov 21
An intraluminal imaging device (102) includes a flexible elongate member sized and shaped for positioning within a vessel of a patient, the flexible elongate member including a proximal portion and a distal portion; an imaging assembly (110) disposed at the distal portion of the flexible elongate member, the imaging assembly including a conductor interface (320); a plurality of wires (330) extending along a length of the flexible elongate member and in communication with the imaging assembly, wherein the plurality of wires are coupled to the imaging assembly at the conductor interface; and a guide member (350) disposed adjacent to the conductor interface, wherein the plurality of wires extend through the guide member.
David Kenneth Wrolstad
Filed: 22 Sep 17
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Systems and Methods for Guiding the Acquisition of an Ultraound Image
4 Nov 21
The invention provides a method for guiding the acquisition of an ultrasound image.
Laurence ROUET, Cybèle CIOFOLO-VEIT, Thierry LEFEVRE, Caroline Denise Francoise RAYNAUD, Cristian LORENZ, Tobias KLINDER, Nicole SCHADEWALDT, Alexander SCHMIDT-RICHBERG
Filed: 14 Oct 19
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Ultrasound System and Methods for Smart Shear Wave Elastography
4 Nov 21
The present disclosure includes ultrasound systems and methods for smart shear wave elastography in anisotropic tissue.
MAN NGUYEN, CLAUDIA ERRICO, MARCIN ARKADIUSZ BALICKI, GRZEGORZ ANDRZEJ TOPOREK, HUA XIE
Filed: 21 Aug 19
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3D Ultrasound Imaging with Broadly Focused Transmit Beams at a High Frame Rate of Display
4 Nov 21
An ultrasound system produces 3D images at a high framerate of display.
MAN NGUYEN, JEAN-LUC FRANCOIS-MARIE ROBERT
Filed: 4 Sep 19
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High Quality High Frame Rate Ultrasound Imaging with Diverging Transmit Beams
4 Nov 21
An ultrasound system produces high quality images at a high framerate of display.
Jean-Luc Francois-Marie ROBERT, Francois Guy Gerard Marie VIGNON, Shiying WANG, Jun Seob SHIN, Man NGUYEN, Faik Can MERAL
Filed: 5 Sep 19
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Exfoliating head with rolling elements
4 Nov 21
The invention provides a body care device (1) for treating a skin, the body care device (1) comprising a housing (100) and a skin treatment head (200) associated with the housing (100), wherein the housing (100) further comprises an actuator (110) configured to at least partly rotate the skin treatment head (200) about an axis (A), wherein the skin treatment head (200) comprises a plurality of bristles (211) defining a virtual edge face (231) circumferentially surrounding the plurality of bristles (211) and defining a virtual top face (232) defining a first height (h1) of the bristles (211) relative to a skin treatment head surface (201) of the skin treatment head (200), wherein the skin treatment head (200) further comprises a plurality of rotatable elements (240), wherein each rotatable element (240) is configured to rotate when a force in a tangential direction is applied to a rotatable element surface (241) of the rotatable element (240), wherein the rotatable element surfaces (241) are configured lower than the top face (232) and wherein in embodiments the rotatable element surfaces (241) at least partly extend beyond the edge face (231).
Rogier Enrico DE HAAS, Maurits KOENEN
Filed: 19 Jul 21
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Inhaler with Orientation Sensor
4 Nov 21
A method of oral delivery of a medication to a user's lungs with an inhaler that includes the steps of (a) receiving an actuation signal in response to release of the medication from the inhaler, (b) receiving a first accelerometer measurement indicating an orientation of the inhaler, (c) storing the actuation signal and the first accelerometer measurement in a memory, (d) determining whether the orientation of the inhaler exceeds a predetermined proper orientation threshold, and (d) determining a quality of use of the inhaler based on the actuation signal and the first accelerometer measurement.
Robert Scott Ballam, Robert Bruce Ganton
Filed: 18 May 21
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Hair Collector for a Hair Cutting Appliance Having a Cutting Element
4 Nov 21
The present invention relates to a hair collector (10) for a hair cutting appliance (100) having a cutting element (110).
Gijsbert Hendrik VAN VELDHUIZEN, Albert AL-SHORACHI, Noemie Claire Mathilde LEVE
Filed: 12 Dec 19
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Method and Device for Processing Flour
28 Oct 21
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method and a device for processing flour.
Xiaoyun KUI, Ming LI, Guangming SU
Filed: 19 Dec 19
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Hair Dryer with Sensor and Removable Attachment
28 Oct 21
A hair dryer (H) comprises a sensor (S) mounted on the hair dryer (H) to sense a hair property, and a removable attachment (A) provided with a first channel (C1) for passing air from the hair dryer (H) to hair, and a second channel (C2) for allowing the sensor (S) to sense the hair property through the second channel (C2), the second channel (C2) being distinct from the first channel (C1).
Mark Johannes LELIEVELD
Filed: 16 Jul 19