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1.

CATIONIC POLYMERS FOR ANION EXCHANGE MEMBRANES

      
Application Number EP2025087514
Publication Number 2026/131917
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-12-17
Publication Date 2026-06-25
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Van Dingenen, Wim

Abstract

An ethylene-vinyl alcohol (EVOH) copolymer comprising a. repeating units derived from ethylene, b. repeating units derived from vinyl alcohol, and c. repeating units represented by General Formula (I) and/or General Formula (II), wherein - L is a divalent linking group comprising not more than 20 carbon atoms; - L1 and L2 are divalent linking groups comprising the necessary carbon atoms to form a five or six membered cationic ring with A+; - A+ is a cationic group selected from the group consisting of ammonium, phosphonium and sulfonium; - R is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, an aralkyl group, an alkaryl group, an aryl or heteroaryl group, and a five- to eight-membered cyclic group; - X- is an anion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 8/28 - Condensation with aldehydes or ketones
  • C08F 8/44 - Preparation of metal salts or ammonium salts
  • C08F 216/38 - Copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by an alcohol, ether, aldehydo, ketonic, acetal, or ketal radical by an acetal or ketal radical

2.

Mammography Deep Learning Model

      
Application Number 18706948
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-19
First Publication Date 2026-06-11
Owner
  • Agfa Healthcare NV (Belgium)
  • VRVIS Zentrum für Virtual Reality und Visualisierung Forschungs-GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Wimmer, Maria
  • Major, David
  • Lenis, Dimitrios
  • Berg, Astrid
  • Buehler, Katja

Abstract

A computer-implemented method for developing a mammography deep learning model wherein a set of task-specific mammography deep learning models is developed, each trained for performing a different task on a mammography dataset and each generating one or more feature vectors and wherein the task-specific models are combined to a patient model to obtain a patient prediction by fusing said feature vectors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
  • G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing

3.

A Separator for Alkaline Water Electrolysis

      
Application Number 19126483
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-23
First Publication Date 2026-06-04
Owner Agfa-Gevaert NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Verwaest, Hanne
  • Turner, Stuart

Abstract

A separator for alkaline hydrolysis comprising a porous layer, the porous layer comprising inorganic particles, characterized in that the inorganic particles have a fraction of primary particles having a diameter above 100 nm of lower than 3% by number, as measured by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 13/05 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on inorganic materials
  • C25B 13/02 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by shape or form

4.

Recording Material Containing a Coated Polyester Film

      
Application Number 19121870
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-02
First Publication Date 2026-05-21
Owner Agfa-Gevaert NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Van Aert, Hubertus
  • Jung, Jurgen
  • Quintens, Dirk
  • Smet, Stefaan

Abstract

A recording material comprising a bi-axially stretched polyester containing film and a printable subbing layer formed on at least one surface of the film, the layer having a total coverage of 0.4 g/m2 or more and the layer comprising a water insoluble Cl-containing polymer, a water insoluble non-Cl containing polymer and a water soluble polymer containing an anionic group. A method of producing the recording material is also provided. The recording material is suitable as printable synthetic paper.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41M 5/50 - Recording sheets characterised by the coating used to improve ink, dye or pigment receptivity, e.g. for ink-jet or thermal dye transfer recording
  • B29C 55/14 - Shaping by stretching, e.g. drawing through a dieApparatus therefor of plates or sheets multiaxial biaxial successively
  • C08J 5/18 - Manufacture of films or sheets
  • C08J 7/04 - Coating
  • C08J 7/043 - Improving the adhesiveness of the coatings per se, e.g. forming primers
  • C08J 7/044 - Forming conductive coatingsForming coatings having anti-static properties
  • C09D 7/42 - Gloss-reducing agents

5.

METHOD OF PREPARING A POLYMER CAPACITOR, A CONDUCTIVE POLYMER COMPOSITION, AND ITS USE AS A CONDUCTIVE LAYER IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

      
Application Number 19111165
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-28
First Publication Date 2026-04-16
Owner Agfa-Gevaert NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Herckens, Roald
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A method of preparing a polymer capacitor comprising a porous anode body including the step of introducing a conductive polymer formulation into at least part of the porous anode body, the conductive polymer dispersion including at least one oligo- or polythiophene and a polymeric polyanion characterised in that the polymeric polyanion has a polydispersity of 3 or less and a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 25 to 175 kDa. A method of preparing a polymer capacitor comprising a porous anode body including the step of introducing a conductive polymer formulation into at least part of the porous anode body, the conductive polymer dispersion including at least one oligo- or polythiophene and a polymeric polyanion characterised in that the polymeric polyanion has a polydispersity of 3 or less and a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 25 to 175 kDa.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 5/24 - Electrically-conducting paints
  • C09D 7/63 - Additives non-macromolecular organic
  • C09D 125/18 - Homopolymers or copolymers of aromatic monomers containing elements other than carbon and hydrogen
  • C09D 165/00 - Coating compositions based on macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming a carbon-to-carbon link in the main chainCoating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
  • H01G 9/00 - Electrolytic capacitors, rectifiers, detectors, switching devices, light-sensitive or temperature-sensitive devicesProcesses of their manufacture
  • H01G 9/025 - Solid electrolytes
  • H01G 9/048 - Electrodes characterised by their structure

6.

NEAR INFRARED AND RED LIGHT ABSORBING COMPOSITE RESIN PARTICLES

      
Application Number 19105238
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-18
First Publication Date 2026-03-12
Owner Agfa-Gevaert NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Merz, Viktor
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A composite resin particle comprising a dye and a resin selected from the group consisting of poly(amino acids), polyphosphazenes, polysaccharide derivatives, poly(esters), poly(ortho esters), poly(cyano-acrylates) and copolymers thereof, characterized in that the composite resin particle has an absorption maximum in a range from 600 nm to 750 nm and that the average particle size of the particles is between 0.03 μm and 3 μm. The composite resin particles are suitable for opto-medical applications such as phototherapies including photothermal therapy (PTT), photodynamic therapy (PDT), chemo-photodynamic nanotherapeutics and fluorescence medical imaging.

IPC Classes  ?

7.

A Curable Inkjet Composition for the Manufacturing of Printed Circuit Boards

      
Application Number 18996170
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-18
First Publication Date 2026-02-05
Owner Agfa-Gevaert NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Sauvageot, Marion
  • Munyeshyaka, Jeannette
  • Matthys, Mitch

Abstract

A curable inkjet composition for a printed circuit board, comprising (a) one or more thermal cross-linking agent selected from the group consisting of an unblocked isocyanate, a blocked isocyanate and a triazine compound; and (b) at least two photopolymerizable compounds, characterized in that at least one polymerizable compound has a chemical structure according to General Formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 independently from each other represent hydrogen or a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C10 alkyl group. A curable inkjet composition for a printed circuit board, comprising (a) one or more thermal cross-linking agent selected from the group consisting of an unblocked isocyanate, a blocked isocyanate and a triazine compound; and (b) at least two photopolymerizable compounds, characterized in that at least one polymerizable compound has a chemical structure according to General Formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 independently from each other represent hydrogen or a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C10 alkyl group.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • H05K 3/28 - Applying non-metallic protective coatings

8.

A Curable Inkjet Composition for the Manufacturing of Printed Circuit Boards

      
Application Number 18996135
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-18
First Publication Date 2026-01-29
Owner Agfa-Gevaert NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Sauvageot, Marion
  • Munyeshyaka, Jeannette

Abstract

A curable inkjet composition for a printed circuit board, comprising more than one polymerizable compound and one or more a thermal cross-linking agent; characterized in that at least one polymerizable compound is a methacrylate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/30 - Inkjet printing inks
  • B23K 1/20 - Preliminary treatment of work or areas to be soldered, e.g. in respect of a galvanic coating
  • B23K 101/42 - Printed circuits
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methodsSheet materials for use therein
  • B41M 7/00 - After-treatment of printed works, e.g. heating, irradiating
  • C09D 11/102 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
  • H05K 3/34 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits by soldering

9.

POLY(AMINO ACID) BASED CAPSULES

      
Application Number 19099961
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-31
First Publication Date 2026-01-22
Owner Agfa-Gevaert NV (Belgium)
Inventor Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A capsule consisting of a polymeric shell surrounding a core, the core comprises an organic compound, the polymeric shell comprises a polypeptide comprising a moiety according to general formula I and a moiety according to general formula II General formula I General formula II The organic compound can be a marine oil, a vegetable oil, an essential oil, a fragrance, a flavour, an insect repellent, a flame retardant, an active pharmaceutical ingredient or an agrochemical. A capsule consisting of a polymeric shell surrounding a core, the core comprises an organic compound, the polymeric shell comprises a polypeptide comprising a moiety according to general formula I and a moiety according to general formula II General formula I General formula II The organic compound can be a marine oil, a vegetable oil, an essential oil, a fragrance, a flavour, an insect repellent, a flame retardant, an active pharmaceutical ingredient or an agrochemical.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 9/48 - Preparations in capsules, e.g. of gelatin, of chocolate
  • B01J 13/18 - In situ polymerisation with all reactants being present in the same phase

10.

A SEPARATOR FOR WATER ELECTROLYSIS

      
Application Number EP2025068024
Publication Number 2026/003147
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-06-26
Publication Date 2026-01-02
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A separator for water electrolysis comprising a cathode facing side (101) and an anode facing side (201), characterized in that the cathode- and anode facing sides are visually distinct.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 13/00 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements
  • C25B 9/19 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms
  • C25B 9/73 - Assemblies comprising two or more cells of the filter-press type

11.

NIR ABSORBING CAPSULES

      
Application Number 18284749
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-28
First Publication Date 2025-12-18
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Louwet, Jos

Abstract

A capsule comprising a polymeric shell surrounding a NIR absorber, the polymeric shell comprises a poly(amino acid) and is obtainable by interfacial polymerization of a N-carboxy-anhydride monomer according to general structure (I). The capsule is suitable for opto-medical applications such as phototherapies including photothermal therapy (PTT), photodynamic therapy (PDT), photo stimulated drug release and fluorescence medical imaging. A capsule comprising a polymeric shell surrounding a NIR absorber, the polymeric shell comprises a poly(amino acid) and is obtainable by interfacial polymerization of a N-carboxy-anhydride monomer according to general structure (I). The capsule is suitable for opto-medical applications such as phototherapies including photothermal therapy (PTT), photodynamic therapy (PDT), photo stimulated drug release and fluorescence medical imaging.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 49/00 - Preparations for testing in vivo
  • A61K 41/00 - Medicinal preparations obtained by treating materials with wave energy or particle radiation
  • A61K 47/34 - Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds, e.g. polyesters, polyamino acids, polysiloxanes, polyphosphazines, copolymers of polyalkylene glycol or poloxamers

12.

CONTINUAL CARE

      
Serial Number 99496919
Status Registered
Filing Date 2025-11-14
Registration Date 2026-06-23
Owner Agfa Healthcare NV (Belgium)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Providing training in the field of medical imaging apparatus and hospital workflow systems Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for clinical system configuration and workflow analyzation, providing support for hanging protocols, and clinical systems performance monitoring

13.

Separator for Water Electrolysis

      
Application Number 18869979
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-23
First Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner Agfa-Gevaert NV (Belgium)
Inventor Mues, Willem

Abstract

A separator (1) for water electrolysis comprising on at least one side thereof:—a surface area Smax,—a surface area Sc for contacting a surface of an electrode, and—a channel (10) for evacuating gas bubbles having a cross section Φc, characterized in that:—a ratio Sc/Smax is from 0.025 to 0.50, and—the cross section Φc is large enough for evacuating gas bubbles having a diameter from 5 to 50 μm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 13/04 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material
  • C25B 13/02 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by shape or form

14.

A CURABLE INKJET COMPOSITION FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

      
Application Number EP2025061016
Publication Number 2025/224147
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-23
Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Van Aert, Hubertus
  • Matthys, Mitch

Abstract

A curable inkjet composition for a printed circuit board comprising one or more photopolymerizable compounds, a photoinitiator, and a polyester comprising dimerized fatty acids, wherein the amount of polyester is more than 2.5 wt% relative to the total weight of the inkjet ink composition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing
  • C09D 11/104 - Polyesters
  • C09D 11/30 - Inkjet printing inks
  • H05K 1/00 - Printed circuits
  • H05K 3/28 - Applying non-metallic protective coatings

15.

ZIRFON

      
Application Number 019264513
Status Registered
Filing Date 2025-10-22
Registration Date 2026-03-12
Owner Agfa-Gevaert (Belgium)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials

Goods & Services

Filtration membranes for use as parts of machines; Gas separation membrane; Membranes being parts of chemical processing machines and apparatus for use in the separation and processing of gases; Gas separation equipment; Gas-separation membranes for chemical use; Membranes, namely, Components of electrolysers; Membranes being components of water electrolysers; Gas-separation membranes for hydrogen production. Polymeric porous membranes in panel form; Polymeric ion-exchange membranes and polymeric membranes in roll or panel form.

16.

A CURABLE INKJET COMPOSITION FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

      
Application Number EP2025050497
Publication Number 2025/149599
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-10
Publication Date 2025-07-17
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Matthys, Mitch
  • Van Aert, Hubertus
  • Sauvageot, Marion

Abstract

A curable inkjet composition for a printed circuit board comprising a photoinitiator and two or more (meth)acrylates, of which at least one (meth)acrylate comprises a tricyclic aliphatic group, characterized in that: - the total amount of (meth)acrylates comprising a tricyclic aliphatic group is at least 40 wt% relative to the total weight of the curable inkjet composition; and - the total amount of multi-functional acrylates is from 0 to 30 wt% relative to the total weight of the curable inkjet composition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks

17.

Method of Plating a Printed Circuit Board

      
Application Number 18704522
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-11
First Publication Date 2025-07-17
Owner Agfa-Gevaert NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Wang, Kevin
  • Cortes Salazar, Fernando

Abstract

A method of plating a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) including the steps of: —providing a PCB including a solder mask; —exposing at least part of the solder mask with UV radiation having an energy density of at least 2000 mJ/cm2; —forming a protected area on the exposed solder mask by printing and curing a radiation curable composition, the radiation curable composition comprising at least one polymerizable compound and at least one photoinitiator; —plating an unprotected area of the exposed solder mask; —removing at least partially the protected area from the solder mask.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 3/34 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits by soldering
  • C23C 18/16 - Chemical coating by decomposition of either liquid compounds or solutions of the coating forming compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coatingContact plating by reduction or substitution, i.e. electroless plating
  • C23C 18/42 - Coating with noble metals
  • H05K 3/18 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using precipitation techniques to apply the conductive material

18.

Novel Polythiophene/Polyanion Compositions

      
Application Number 18867198
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-15
First Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner Agfa-Gevaert NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Herckens, Roald
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A conductive polymer dispersion including: (a) at least one oligo- or polythiophene obtained by copolymerization of at least one monomer according to Formula (I) and at least one monomer according to Formula (II) wherein A represents a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C5 alkylene bridge; R is selected from the group consisting of a linear or branched substituted or unsubstituted C1-C18-alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted C5-C12-cycloalkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted C6-C14-aryl group, a substituted or unsubstituted C7-C18-aralkyl group and a hydroxyl group; s represents an integer from 0 to 8; Ra and Rb are independently from each other selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkaryl group and a substituted or unsubstituted aryl or heteroaryl group; (b) a polymeric polyanion wherein at least 75 mol % of the monomeric units of the polymeric polyanion are functionalized with a functional group selected from the group consisting of a sulfonic acid or salt thereof, a phosphonic acid or salt thereof, a phosphate ester or salt thereof, a sulfate ester or salt thereof and a carboxylic acid or salt thereof, characterized in that a weight ratio of the monomer according to Formula (I) to the monomer according to Formula (II) is from 75/25 to 25/75. A conductive polymer dispersion including: (a) at least one oligo- or polythiophene obtained by copolymerization of at least one monomer according to Formula (I) and at least one monomer according to Formula (II) wherein A represents a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C5 alkylene bridge; R is selected from the group consisting of a linear or branched substituted or unsubstituted C1-C18-alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted C5-C12-cycloalkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted C6-C14-aryl group, a substituted or unsubstituted C7-C18-aralkyl group and a hydroxyl group; s represents an integer from 0 to 8; Ra and Rb are independently from each other selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkaryl group and a substituted or unsubstituted aryl or heteroaryl group; (b) a polymeric polyanion wherein at least 75 mol % of the monomeric units of the polymeric polyanion are functionalized with a functional group selected from the group consisting of a sulfonic acid or salt thereof, a phosphonic acid or salt thereof, a phosphate ester or salt thereof, a sulfate ester or salt thereof and a carboxylic acid or salt thereof, characterized in that a weight ratio of the monomer according to Formula (I) to the monomer according to Formula (II) is from 75/25 to 25/75.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 5/24 - Electrically-conducting paints
  • C09D 7/20 - Diluents or solvents
  • C09D 125/18 - Homopolymers or copolymers of aromatic monomers containing elements other than carbon and hydrogen
  • C09D 165/00 - Coating compositions based on macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming a carbon-to-carbon link in the main chainCoating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
  • H01B 1/12 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of other non-metallic substances organic substances
  • H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields

19.

A SEPARATOR FOR ALKALINE WATER ELECTROLYSIS

      
Application Number EP2024087430
Publication Number 2025/132806
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-19
Publication Date 2025-06-26
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Thuer, Raymond
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Van Aert, Hubertus

Abstract

A catalyst coated separator for alkaline water electrolysis (1) comprising a porous support (100) and on at least side of the support, in order: - an optional porous polymer layer (200), - a non-porous alkali-stable polymer layer (300), and - a catalyst layer (400).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 9/23 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms comprising ion-exchange membranes in or on which electrode material is embedded
  • C25B 13/02 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by shape or form
  • C25B 13/08 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on organic materials

20.

A SEPARATOR FOR ALKALINE WATER ELECTROLYSIS

      
Application Number EP2024087497
Publication Number 2025/132855
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-19
Publication Date 2025-06-26
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Thuer, Raymond
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Van Aert, Hubertus

Abstract

A separator for alkaline water electrolysis comprising: - a porous support (100) and on at least one side of the support, in order: - an optional porous layer including a Polymer A (200), and - a non-porous layer including a Polymer B (300), characterized in that the separator is obtainable by coating on the porous support (100) or the optional porous layer (200) a Polymer B solution having a viscosity of at least 400 mPa.s, measured at 20°C and a shear rate of 100 s-1, and wherein the separator has a Bubble Point, measured according to ASTM F316, of at least 5 bar.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 9/23 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms comprising ion-exchange membranes in or on which electrode material is embedded
  • C25B 13/02 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by shape or form
  • C25B 13/08 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on organic materials

21.

NOVEL POLYTHIOPHENE/POLYANION COMPLEXES

      
Application Number EP2024083419
Publication Number 2025/124871
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-25
Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Herckens, Roald
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

11 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkaryl group and a substituted or unsubstituted aryl or heteroaryl group; K is selected from the group consisting of a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene group, an ether group, an ester group, a substituted or unsubstituted amide group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenylene group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynylene group, a substituted or unsubstituted aralkylene group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkarylene group and a substituted or unsubstituted arylene or heteroarylene group; L is selected from the group consisting of a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenylene group, an ether group, a thioether group, an amine group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynylene group, a substituted or unsubstituted aralkylene group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkarylene group and a substituted or unsubstituted arylene or heteroarylene group; B is a metal ligand, n represents 0 or 1.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08G 61/12 - Macromolecular compounds containing atoms other than carbon in the main chain of the macromolecule
  • C07D 519/00 - Heterocyclic compounds containing more than one system of two or more relevant hetero rings condensed among themselves or condensed with a common carbocyclic ring system not provided for in groups or
  • C08L 65/00 - Compositions of macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming a carbon-to-carbon link in the main chainCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
  • C09D 165/00 - Coating compositions based on macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming a carbon-to-carbon link in the main chainCoating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
  • C09K 11/06 - Luminescent, e.g. electroluminescent, chemiluminescent, materials containing organic luminescent materials
  • H10K 30/00 - Organic devices sensitive to infrared radiation, light, electromagnetic radiation of shorter wavelength or corpuscular radiation

22.

NOVEL POLYTHIOPHENE/POLYANION COMPOSITIONS

      
Application Number EP2024085593
Publication Number 2025/125281
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-11
Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Herckens, Roald
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

1233 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group; m represents 0 or 1; n is an integer from 1 to 10 000; and wherein the amount of monomer according to Formula (II) in the polyanion is from 0.1 to 20 mol %, relative to the total amount of monomers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08G 61/12 - Macromolecular compounds containing atoms other than carbon in the main chain of the macromolecule
  • C07D 519/00 - Heterocyclic compounds containing more than one system of two or more relevant hetero rings condensed among themselves or condensed with a common carbocyclic ring system not provided for in groups or
  • C08L 65/00 - Compositions of macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming a carbon-to-carbon link in the main chainCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
  • C09D 165/00 - Coating compositions based on macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming a carbon-to-carbon link in the main chainCoating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
  • C09K 11/06 - Luminescent, e.g. electroluminescent, chemiluminescent, materials containing organic luminescent materials
  • H10K 30/00 - Organic devices sensitive to infrared radiation, light, electromagnetic radiation of shorter wavelength or corpuscular radiation

23.

A Separator for Alkaline Water Electrolysis

      
Application Number 18859608
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-21
First Publication Date 2025-05-29
Owner Agfa-Gevaert NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Verlinden, Bart
  • Brams, Luc
  • Verwaest, Hanne
  • Mues, Willem

Abstract

A separator for alkaline electrolysis (1) comprising a porous support (10), a first porous layer (20b) provided on one side of the porous support and a second porous layer (30b) provided on the other side of the porous support, wherein the first and the second porous layer are partially impregnated into the porous support and each have an overlay thickness d1 and d2 respectively, said overlay thickness being defined as the part of each porous layer which is not impregnated into the porous support, characterized in that a) d1 is smaller than the overlay thickness of the second porous layer (d2), and b) d1 is at least 20 μm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 13/08 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on organic materials
  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 9/19 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms
  • C25B 13/02 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by shape or form
  • C25B 13/05 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on inorganic materials

24.

AN ETCH RESIST INKJET INK

      
Application Number EP2024082292
Publication Number 2025/104145
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-14
Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Cortes Salazar, Fernando
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

3121233; L is an optionally substituted one to five atomic group divalent linking group; n is 0 or 1; and A is an optionally substituted aromatic group; - one or more polyfunctional (meth)acrylates.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing
  • C03C 15/00 - Surface treatment of glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by etching
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • C23F 1/02 - Local etching
  • C03C 17/32 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with organic material with synthetic or natural resins

25.

POLY(AMINO ACID) BASED CAPSULES

      
Application Number 18368373
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-14
First Publication Date 2025-03-06
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Louwet, Jos

Abstract

A capsule consisting of a polymeric shell surrounding a core, the core comprises an organic compound, the polymeric shell comprises a poly(amino acid) and is obtainable by interfacial polymerization of a N-carboxy-anhydride monomer according to general structure (I). The organic compound is a marine oil, a vegetable oil, an essential oil, a fragrance, a flavour, an insect repellent, a flame retardant, an active pharmaceutical ingredient or an agrochemical.

IPC Classes  ?

26.

A Separator for an Electrolytic Cell

      
Application Number 18721268
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-20
First Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner Agfa-Gevaert NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Verwaest, Hanne
  • Mues, Willem

Abstract

A separator for an electrolytic cell alkaline electrolysis (1) characterized in that the separator has a residual non-aqueous solvent amount of less than 5 wt %, relative to the total dry weight of the separator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 13/02 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by shape or form
  • C08J 7/04 - Coating
  • C25B 13/08 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on organic materials

27.

A Printing Method for Time Temperature Indicators

      
Application Number 18714619
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-15
First Publication Date 2025-01-30
Owner Agfa-Gevaert NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Van Dingenen, Wim

Abstract

The present invention is a method of preparing a Time Temperature Indicator using inkjet printing. The aqueous inkjet printing liquid includes encapsulated diacetylene compounds.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 31/22 - Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroupsApparatus specially adapted for such methods using chemical indicators
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • C09D 11/50 - Sympathetic, colour-changing or similar inks

28.

A Separator for Alkaline Water Electrolysis

      
Application Number 18576447
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-24
First Publication Date 2025-01-02
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Verwaest, Hanne
  • Mues, Willem
  • Tudisco, Cristina

Abstract

A separator for alkaline electrolysis (1) comprising a porous support (100) and a porous layer (200) provided the porous support, characterized in that at least (25) volume percent of the pores of the separator are filled with water.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 13/02 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by shape or form
  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 13/08 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on organic materials

29.

A Separator for Alkaline Water Electrolysis

      
Application Number 18576450
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-04
First Publication Date 2025-01-02
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Mues, Willem
  • Tudisco, Cristina
  • Verwaest, Hanne

Abstract

A separator for alkaline electrolysis (1) comprising a porous support (100) and a porous layer (200) provided on the porous support, characterized in that a lateral Bubble Point of the separator, measured according to the method described in the description, is at least 0.2 bar.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 13/02 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by shape or form
  • C25B 13/08 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on organic materials

30.

NEAR INFRARED ABSORBING COMPOSITE RESIN PARTICLES

      
Application Number 18284807
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-30
First Publication Date 2024-11-14
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Louwet, Jos

Abstract

A composite resin particle comprising a near infrared absorber according to general formula I and a resin selected from the group consisting of (poly(amino acids), polyphosphazenes, poly saccahride derivatives, poly(esters), poly(ortho esters), poly(cyano-acry lates) and copolymers thereof (General formula (I)). The composite resin particles are suitable for opto-medical applications such as phototherapies including photothermal therapy (PTT), photodynamic therapy (PDT), chemo-photodynamic nanotherapeutics and fluorescence medical imaging.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 49/00 - Preparations for testing in vivo
  • A61K 9/51 - Nanocapsules
  • A61K 41/00 - Medicinal preparations obtained by treating materials with wave energy or particle radiation
  • C08K 5/3462 - Six-membered rings
  • C09B 23/01 - Methine or polymethine dyes, e.g. cyanine dyes characterised by the methine chain

31.

CONDUCTIVE POLYMER DISPERSION

      
Application Number EP2024057140
Publication Number 2024/194252
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-18
Publication Date 2024-09-26
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Van Aert, Hubertus
  • Herckens, Roald
  • Muys, Bavo

Abstract

A conductive polymer composition comprising: - a conductive polymer, and - a polymer binder, characterized in that the polymer binder includes an aqueous dispersion of a Polymer Mixture comprising a First Polymer that is aqueous dispersible and a Second Polymer that is aqueous insoluble.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/102 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
  • C09D 11/104 - Polyesters
  • C09D 11/107 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof
  • C09D 11/52 - Electrically conductive inks

32.

NIR absorbing inkjet ink, method of recording

      
Application Number 18258344
Grant Number 12460097
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-20
First Publication Date 2024-09-12
Grant Date 2025-11-04
Owner Agfa-Gevaert NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Lingier, Sophie
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Wynants, Sonny

Abstract

A non-aqueous inkjet ink comprising a near infrared absorbing particle, a dispersant, a solvent, the dispersant is a polymer comprising an amine group or an acidic group and the solvent is selected from the group consisting of ketones, esters, ethers and alcohols. The non-aqueous inkjet ink can act as a fusing agent in a high speed sintering process. The non-aqueous inkjet ink is suitable for printing transparent or coloured 3D-objects.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • B29B 7/80 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
  • B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
  • C09D 7/80 - Processes for incorporating ingredients
  • C09D 11/033 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the solvent
  • C09D 11/037 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the pigment
  • C09D 11/36 - Inkjet printing inks based on non-aqueous solvents
  • C09D 11/40 - Ink-sets specially adapted for multi-colour inkjet printing
  • B29C 64/165 - Processes of additive manufacturing using a combination of solid and fluid materials, e.g. a powder selectively bound by a liquid binder, catalyst, inhibitor or energy absorber
  • B29K 25/00 - Use of polymers of vinyl-aromatic compounds as moulding material
  • B29K 33/00 - Use of polymers of unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof, as moulding material
  • B29K 67/00 - Use of polyesters as moulding material
  • B29K 71/00 - Use of polyethers as moulding material
  • B29K 75/00 - Use of polyureas or polyurethanes as moulding material
  • B29K 77/00 - Use of polyamides, e.g. polyesteramides, as moulding material
  • B29K 105/00 - Condition, form or state of moulded material
  • B29K 105/16 - Fillers
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing

33.

CATIONIC COMPOUNDS FOR ANION EXCHANGE MEMBRANES

      
Application Number EP2024055205
Publication Number 2024/184177
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-29
Publication Date 2024-09-12
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Van Dingenen, Wim

Abstract

59141314123423246856677889199 comprises a polymerizable group or comprises the necessary atoms to link the amidinium group to a polymer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07C 257/18 - Compounds containing carboxyl groups, the doubly-bound oxygen atom of a carboxyl group being replaced by a doubly-bound nitrogen atom, this nitrogen atom not being further bound to an oxygen atom, e.g. imino-ethers, amidines with replacement of the other oxygen atom of the carboxyl group by nitrogen atoms, e.g. amidines having carbon atoms of amidino groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings
  • C07D 233/58 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,3-diazole or hydrogenated 1,3-diazole rings, not condensed with other rings having two double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members with only hydrogen atoms or radicals containing only hydrogen and carbon atoms, attached to ring carbon atoms with only hydrogen atoms or radicals containing only hydrogen and carbon atoms, attached to ring nitrogen atoms
  • B01D 67/00 - Processes specially adapted for manufacturing semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus
  • C08F 10/00 - Homopolymers or copolymers of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond

34.

Polythiophene/Polyanion Compositions

      
Application Number 18566238
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-03
First Publication Date 2024-08-22
Owner Agfa-Gevaert NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Herckens, Roald
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A conductive polymer dispersion comprising a polythiophene and a polyanion, characterized in that the polyanion is a homo- or copolymer of amonomer unit according to Formula (I), wherein any of R1 to R5 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a halogen, an ether and a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group with the proviso that at least one of R1 to R5 is a substituent according to Formula (II), wherein L represents a divalent linking group having less than (20) carbon atoms; n represents 0 or 1; R6 and R7 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkaryl group and a substituted or unsubstituted aryl or heteroaryl group; any of L, R6 and R7 may represent the necessary atoms to form a 5 to 8 membered ring; M represents hydrogen or a counterion to compensate the negative charge of the sulfonate group; the dashed line represents a covalent bond to the phenyl ring of Formula (I). A conductive polymer dispersion comprising a polythiophene and a polyanion, characterized in that the polyanion is a homo- or copolymer of amonomer unit according to Formula (I), wherein any of R1 to R5 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a halogen, an ether and a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group with the proviso that at least one of R1 to R5 is a substituent according to Formula (II), wherein L represents a divalent linking group having less than (20) carbon atoms; n represents 0 or 1; R6 and R7 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkaryl group and a substituted or unsubstituted aryl or heteroaryl group; any of L, R6 and R7 may represent the necessary atoms to form a 5 to 8 membered ring; M represents hydrogen or a counterion to compensate the negative charge of the sulfonate group; the dashed line represents a covalent bond to the phenyl ring of Formula (I). A conductive polymer dispersion comprising a polythiophene and a polyanion, characterized in that the polyanion is a homo- or copolymer of amonomer unit according to Formula (I), wherein any of R1 to R5 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a halogen, an ether and a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group with the proviso that at least one of R1 to R5 is a substituent according to Formula (II), wherein L represents a divalent linking group having less than (20) carbon atoms; n represents 0 or 1; R6 and R7 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkaryl group and a substituted or unsubstituted aryl or heteroaryl group; any of L, R6 and R7 may represent the necessary atoms to form a 5 to 8 membered ring; M represents hydrogen or a counterion to compensate the negative charge of the sulfonate group; the dashed line represents a covalent bond to the phenyl ring of Formula (I).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 5/24 - Electrically-conducting paints
  • C08K 5/053 - Polyhydroxylic alcohols
  • C08L 25/18 - Homopolymers or copolymers of aromatic monomers containing elements other than carbon and hydrogen
  • C08L 65/00 - Compositions of macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming a carbon-to-carbon link in the main chainCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
  • C09D 125/18 - Homopolymers or copolymers of aromatic monomers containing elements other than carbon and hydrogen
  • C09D 165/00 - Coating compositions based on macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming a carbon-to-carbon link in the main chainCoating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
  • H01G 11/26 - Electrodes characterised by their structure, e.g. multi-layered, porosity or surface features
  • H01G 11/48 - Conductive polymers
  • H01G 11/86 - Processes for the manufacture of hybrid or EDL capacitors, or components thereof specially adapted for electrodes

35.

Polythiophene/polyanion compositions

      
Application Number 18567187
Grant Number 12492303
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-03
First Publication Date 2024-08-22
Grant Date 2025-12-09
Owner Agfa-Gevaert NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Herckens, Roald
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

5 alkylene bridge with the proviso that B is not further functionalized with a pH responsive group; and a molar ratio of the first monomer to the second monomer is from 1/4 to 4/1, (b) a polymeric polyanion wherein at least 75 mol % of the monomeric units of the polymeric polyanion are functionalized with a functional group selected from the group consisting of a sulfonic acid or salt thereof, a phosphonic acid or salt thereof, a phosphate ester or salt thereof, a sulfate ester or salt thereof and a carboxylic acid or salt thereof, characterized in that a molar ratio of the functional groups of the polyanion to the sum of the first and second monomers of the polythiophene copolymer is from 1.1 to 1.75.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08L 25/18 - Homopolymers or copolymers of aromatic monomers containing elements other than carbon and hydrogen
  • C08F 212/32 - Monomers containing only one unsaturated aliphatic radical containing two or more rings
  • H01G 9/00 - Electrolytic capacitors, rectifiers, detectors, switching devices, light-sensitive or temperature-sensitive devicesProcesses of their manufacture
  • H01G 9/028 - Organic semiconducting electrolytes, e.g. TCNQ

36.

IMAGING HEALTH NETWORK

      
Serial Number 98636960
Status Registered
Filing Date 2024-07-08
Registration Date 2025-04-01
Owner Agfa HealthCare NV (Belgium)
NICE Classes  ? 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Platform services, namely, providing non-downloadable software for use in the medical field to manage resource allocation, improve productivity, optimize resources and provide clinical confidence with patient-centric contextual intelligence to speed up medical diagnosis; platform services, namely, providing non-downloadable software for use in the medical field for enabling collaboration between departments and across geographies and to access a single and comprehensive patient record enabling viewing and sharing medical images and data across departments and locations

37.

A SEPARATOR FOR ALKALINE WATER ELECTROLYSIS

      
Application Number EP2023079426
Publication Number 2024/094453
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-23
Publication Date 2024-05-10
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Verwaest, Hanne
  • Turner, Stuart

Abstract

A separator for alkaline hydrolysis comprising a porous layer, the porous layer comprising zirconium oxide particles, characterized in that the zirconium oxide particles have a particle size of 70 nm or less, measured using the Debye-Scherrer equation on the (-111) reflection of a powder X-ray diffraction pattern of the zirconium oxide particles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 13/05 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on inorganic materials
  • B01D 71/02 - Inorganic material
  • B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or propertiesManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
  • C25B 9/73 - Assemblies comprising two or more cells of the filter-press type

38.

A SEPARATOR FOR ALKALINE WATER ELECTROLYSIS

      
Application Number EP2023079439
Publication Number 2024/094454
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-23
Publication Date 2024-05-10
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Verwaest, Hanne
  • Turner, Stuart

Abstract

A separator for alkaline hydrolysis comprising a porous layer, the porous layer comprising inorganic particles, characterized in that the inorganic particles have a fraction of primary particles having a diameter above 100 nm of lower than 3 % by number, as measured by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • B01D 71/02 - Inorganic material
  • B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or propertiesManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
  • C25B 9/73 - Assemblies comprising two or more cells of the filter-press type
  • C25B 13/05 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on inorganic materials

39.

RECORDING MATERIAL CONTAINING A COATED POLYESTER FILM

      
Application Number EP2023077206
Publication Number 2024/083485
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-02
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Van Aert, Hubertus
  • Jung, Jurgen
  • Quintens, Dirk
  • Smet, Stefaan

Abstract

A recording material comprising a bi-axially stretched polyester containing film and a printable subbing layer formed on at least one surface of the film, the layer having a total coverage of 0.4 g/m² or more and the layer comprising a water insoluble Cl-containing polymer, a water insoluble non-Cl containing polymer and a water soluble polymer containing an anionic group. A method of producing the recording material is also provided. The recording material is suitable as printable synthetic paper.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08J 7/04 - Coating
  • B41C 1/10 - Forme preparation for lithographic printingMaster sheets for transferring a lithographic image to the forme
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methodsSheet materials for use therein
  • C08J 7/043 - Improving the adhesiveness of the coatings per se, e.g. forming primers
  • C08J 7/044 - Forming conductive coatingsForming coatings having anti-static properties
  • D21H 19/36 - Coatings with pigments
  • B29C 55/00 - Shaping by stretching, e.g. drawing through a dieApparatus therefor
  • B29C 55/14 - Shaping by stretching, e.g. drawing through a dieApparatus therefor of plates or sheets multiaxial biaxial successively

40.

Radiation curable inkjet inks

      
Application Number 18262623
Grant Number 12528955
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-21
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Grant Date 2026-01-20
Owner Agfa-Gevaert NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Sauvageot, Marion
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Matthys, Mitch

Abstract

A radiation curable inkjet ink comprising a polymerizable compound, a phenolic resin and a thermal cross-linking agent, characterized in that the phenolic resin includes at least one structural moiety according to Formula I, Formula I wherein L represents a divalent linking group having no more than 10 carbon atoms; n represents 0 or 1; R1 and R2 independently from each other represent a group selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkaryl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted (hetero)aryl group and a substituted or unsubstituted alkoxy group.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing
  • B41J 2/01 - Ink jet
  • B41J 2/21 - Ink jet for multi-colour printing
  • B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
  • C09D 11/103 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds of aldehydes, e.g. phenol-formaldehyde resins
  • C09D 11/106 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • C09D 11/107 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes

41.

METHOD OF PREPARING A POLYMER CAPACITOR, A CONDUCTIVE POLYMER COMPOSITION, AND IT'S USE AS A CONDUCTIVE LAYER IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023073508
Publication Number 2024/046965
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-28
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Herckens, Roald
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A method of preparing a polymer capacitor comprising a porous anode body including the step of introducing a conductive polymer formulation into at least part of the porous anode body, the conductive polymer dispersion including at least one oligo- or polythiophene and a polymeric polyanion characterised in that the polymeric polyanion has a polydispersity of 3 or less and a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 25 to 175 kDa.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 9/00 - Electrolytic capacitors, rectifiers, detectors, switching devices, light-sensitive or temperature-sensitive devicesProcesses of their manufacture
  • H01G 9/025 - Solid electrolytes
  • H01G 9/055 - Etched foil electrodes
  • H01G 9/15 - Solid electrolytic capacitors
  • H01G 11/48 - Conductive polymers
  • H01M 4/137 - Electrodes based on electro-active polymers

42.

NEAR INFRARED AND RED LIGHT ABSORBING COMPOSITE RESIN PARTICLES

      
Application Number EP2023072759
Publication Number 2024/041984
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-18
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Merz, Viktor
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A composite resin particle comprising a dye and a resin selected from the group consisting of poly(amino acids), polyphosphazenes, polysaccharide derivatives, poly(esters), poly(ortho esters), poly(cyano-acrylates) and copolymers thereof, characterized in that the composite resin particle has an absorption maximum in a range from 600 nm to 750 nm and that the average particle size of the particles is between 0.03 µm and 3 µm. The composite resin particles are suitable for opto-medical applications such as phototherapies including photothermal therapy (PTT), photodynamic therapy (PDT), chemo-photodynamic nanotherapeutics and fluorescence medical imaging.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08K 5/3417 - Five-membered rings condensed with carbocyclic rings
  • A61K 41/00 - Medicinal preparations obtained by treating materials with wave energy or particle radiation
  • A61K 49/00 - Preparations for testing in vivo
  • C08K 5/00 - Use of organic ingredients
  • C08K 5/18 - AminesQuaternary ammonium compounds with aromatically bound amino groups
  • C08K 5/30 - HydrazonesSemicarbazones
  • C08K 5/34 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen in the ring
  • C08K 5/353 - Five-membered rings
  • C08K 5/3447 - Five-membered rings condensed with carbocyclic rings
  • C08K 5/46 - Heterocyclic compounds having sulfur in the ring with oxygen or nitrogen in the ring

43.

POLY(AMINO ACID) BASED CAPSULES

      
Application Number EP2023071133
Publication Number 2024/028255
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-31
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A capsule consisting of a polymeric shell surrounding a core, the core comprises an organic compound, the polymeric shell comprises a polypeptide comprising a moiety according to general formula I and a moiety according to general formula II General formula I General formula II The organic compound can be a marine oil, a vegetable oil, an essential oil, a fragrance, a flavour, an insect repellent, a flame retardant, an active pharmaceutical ingredient or an agrochemical.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 13/16 - Interfacial polymerisation
  • B01J 13/12 - Making microcapsules or microballoons by phase separation removing solvent from the wall-forming material solution
  • A01N 25/28 - Microcapsules
  • A23P 10/30 - Encapsulation of particles, e.g. foodstuff additives
  • A61K 9/48 - Preparations in capsules, e.g. of gelatin, of chocolate
  • A62D 1/00 - Fire-extinguishing compositionsUse of chemical substances in extinguishing fires
  • C11D 3/50 - Perfumes

44.

A CURABLE INKJET COMPOSITION FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

      
Application Number EP2023069978
Publication Number 2024/017925
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-19
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Sauvageot, Marion
  • Munyeshyaka, Jeannette

Abstract

A curable inkjet composition for a printed circuit board, comprising: (a) one or more thermal cross-linking agent selected from the group consisting of an unblocked isocyanate, a blocked isocyanate and a triazine compound; (b) a polymerizable compound containing a vinyl group selected from the group consisting of a vinylether, an N-vinyl amide and an N-vinyl carbamate group; and (c) a monofunctional (meth)acryloyl containing compound, characterized in that a homopolymer of the monofunctional (meth)acryloyl containing compound has a Tg below 0 °C.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes

45.

A CURABLE INKJET COMPOSITION FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

      
Application Number EP2023069862
Publication Number 2024/017864
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-18
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Sauvageot, Marion
  • Munyeshyaka, Jeannette

Abstract

A curable inkjet composition for a printed circuit board, comprising more than one polymerizable compound and one or more a thermal cross-linking agent; characterized in that at least one polymerizable compound is a methacrylate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing

46.

A CURABLE INKJET COMPOSITION FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

      
Application Number EP2023069899
Publication Number 2024/017881
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-18
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Sauvageot, Marion
  • Munyeshyaka, Jeannette
  • Matthys, Mitch

Abstract

11010 alkyl group.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes

47.

A CURABLE INKJET COMPOSITION FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

      
Application Number EP2023069979
Publication Number 2024/017926
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-19
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Sauvageot, Marion
  • Munyeshyaka, Jeannette
  • Matthys, Mitch

Abstract

A curable inkjet composition for a printed circuit board, comprising at least one photopolymerizable compound, at least one blocked isocyanate compound and at least one triazine compound, characterized in that a. the total amount of blocked isocyanate compounds and triazine compounds is at least 3 wt% relative to the total weight of the inkjet composition; and b. the amount of triazine compounds is at least 0.6 wt% relative to the total weight of the inkjet composition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing

48.

SEPARATOR FOR WATER ELECTROLYSIS

      
Application Number EP2023063760
Publication Number 2023/232551
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-23
Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor Mues, Willem

Abstract

maxCcmaxCC is large enough for evacuating gas bubbles having a diameter from 5 to 50 µm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 9/19 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms
  • C25B 13/02 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by shape or form
  • C25B 13/07 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on inorganic materials based on ceramics
  • C25B 13/08 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on organic materials

49.

NOVEL POLYTHIOPHENE/POLYANION COMPOSITIONS

      
Application Number EP2023062897
Publication Number 2023/222569
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-15
Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Herckens, Roald
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

1511851261471818-aralkyl group and a hydroxyl group; s represents an integer from 0 to 8; Ra and Rb are independently from each other selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkaryl group and a substituted or unsubstituted aryl or heteroaryl group; (b) a polymeric polyanion wherein at least 75 mol% of the monomeric units of the polymeric polyanion are functionalized with a functional group selected from the group consisting of a sulfonic acid or salt thereof, a phosphonic acid or salt thereof, a phosphate ester or salt thereof, a sulfate ester or salt thereof and a carboxylic acid or salt thereof, characterized in that a weight ratio of the monomer according to Formula (I) to the monomer according to Formula (II) is from 75/25 to 25/75.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08G 61/12 - Macromolecular compounds containing atoms other than carbon in the main chain of the macromolecule
  • C09D 165/00 - Coating compositions based on macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming a carbon-to-carbon link in the main chainCoating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
  • C08L 65/00 - Compositions of macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming a carbon-to-carbon link in the main chainCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
  • H10K 85/10 - Organic polymers or oligomers

50.

Manufacturing method for a reinforced separator

      
Application Number 18246245
Grant Number 12466114
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-09
First Publication Date 2023-11-09
Grant Date 2025-11-11
Owner Agfa-Gevaert NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Mues, Willem
  • Verwaest, Hanne
  • Tudisco, Cristina

Abstract

A method of preparing a reinforced separator comprising the steps of:—providing a porous support (6) on a pre-wetted casting drum (23);—applying a dope solution (3) including a polymer resin and hydrophilic inorganic particles on a side of the porous support other than the side of the porous support in contact with the pre-wetted casting drum;—performing phase inversion (9, 1) of the applied polymer solution thereby obtaining a reinforced separator; and—removing the reinforced separator (7) from the casting drum; wherein the casting drum is pre-wetted with a non-solvent for the polymer resin.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 41/26 - Shaping by coating a mould, core or other substrate, i.e. by depositing material and stripping-off the shaped articleApparatus therefor for making articles of indefinite length by depositing flowable material on a rotating drum
  • B29K 81/00 - Use of polymers having sulfur, with or without nitrogen, oxygen or carbon only, in the main chain, as moulding material
  • B29K 509/00 - Use of inorganic materials not provided for in groups , as filler
  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 9/19 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms
  • C25B 13/05 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on inorganic materials

51.

A SEPARATOR FOR ALKALINE WATER ELECTROLYSIS

      
Application Number EP2023060464
Publication Number 2023/208776
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-21
Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Verlinden, Bart
  • Brams, Luc
  • Verwaest, Hanne
  • Mues, Willem

Abstract

A separator for alkaline electrolysis (1) comprising a porous support (10), a first porous layer (20b) provided on one side of the porous support and a second porous layer (30b) provided on the other side of the porous support, wherein the first and the second porous layer are partially impregnated into the porous support and each have an overlay thickness d1 and d2 respectively, said overlay thickness being defined as the part of each porous layer which is not impregnated into the porous support, characterized in that a) d1 is smaller than the overlay thickness of the second porous layer (d2), and b) d1 is at least 20 µm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 13/02 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by shape or form
  • C25B 13/05 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on inorganic materials
  • C25B 13/08 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on organic materials
  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water

52.

A Separator for Water Electrolysis

      
Application Number 18013592
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-30
First Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner AGFA-Gevaert NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Mues, Willem
  • Tudisco, Cristina
  • Verwaest, Hanne

Abstract

A separator for alkaline electrolysis comprising a support (10) and a porous layer (20) provided on the support, characterized in that the support is capable of being substantially removed from the separator. The support is preferably removed by the electrolyte of an alkaline electrolyser.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 13/07 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on inorganic materials based on ceramics
  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 13/02 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by shape or form
  • C25B 9/19 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms
  • C25B 13/08 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on organic materials

53.

A Separator for Alkaline Water Electrolysis

      
Application Number 18013597
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-29
First Publication Date 2023-08-03
Owner AGFA-Gevaert NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Mues, Willem
  • Verwaest, Hanne
  • Tudisco, Cristina

Abstract

A separator for alkaline electrolysis comprising a porous support (10) and a first (20b) and second (30b) porous layer provided on respectively one side and the other side of the porous support, characterized in that the porous support has a thickness (d1) of 150 μm or less and the total thickness (d2) of the separator is less than 250 μm. Also a method is disclosed wherewith such a separator may be prepared.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 13/02 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by shape or form
  • C08J 5/22 - Films, membranes or diaphragms
  • C25B 13/08 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on organic materials
  • C25B 13/07 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on inorganic materials based on ceramics
  • C25B 9/19 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms
  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water

54.

A SEPARATOR FOR AN ELECTROLYTIC CELL

      
Application Number EP2022086917
Publication Number 2023/118088
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-20
Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Verwaest, Hanne
  • Mues, Willem

Abstract

A separator for an electrolytic cell alkaline electrolysis (1) characterized in that the separator has a residual non-aqueous solvent amount of less than 5 wt%, relative to the total dry weight of the separator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 9/19 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms
  • C25B 13/02 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by shape or form
  • C25B 13/08 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on organic materials
  • B01D 67/00 - Processes specially adapted for manufacturing semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus
  • B01D 71/68 - PolysulfonesPolyethersulfones
  • C08J 5/22 - Films, membranes or diaphragms

55.

Inkjet ink for printed circuit boards

      
Application Number 17924520
Grant Number 12421408
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-27
First Publication Date 2023-06-08
Grant Date 2025-09-23
Owner Agfa-Gevaert NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Sauvageot, Marion
  • Willems, Ann
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A radiation curable inkjet ink comprising a polymerizable compound, a photoinitiator characterized in that the inkjet ink further comprises a di- or multifunctional alkoxysilane and a monofunctional alkoxysilane functionalized with a group selected from the group consisting of an epoxide and an oxetane.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • B41J 2/01 - Ink jet
  • B41J 2/21 - Ink jet for multi-colour printing
  • C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing
  • H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits Details
  • H05K 3/28 - Applying non-metallic protective coatings

56.

Domain aware medical image classifier interpretation by counterfactual impact analysis

      
Application Number 18011920
Grant Number 12620086
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-02
First Publication Date 2023-06-08
Grant Date 2026-05-05
Owner
  • AGFA Healthcare NV (Belgium)
  • VRVIS Zentrum für Virtual Reality und Visualisierung Forschungs-GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Lenis, Dimitrios
  • Major, David
  • Wimmer, Maria
  • Sluiter, Gert
  • Berg, Astrid
  • Buehler, Katja

Abstract

A neural network, trained for the task of deriving the attribution of image regions that significantly influence classification in a tool for pathology classification, comprising (i) a contracting branch, (ii) an attenuation module, (iii) an interconnected upsampling branch, and (iv) a final mapping module.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06V 10/75 - Organisation of the matching processes, e.g. simultaneous or sequential comparisons of image or video featuresCoarse-fine approaches, e.g. multi-scale approachesImage or video pattern matchingProximity measures in feature spaces using context analysisSelection of dictionaries
  • G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks

57.

RADIATION CURABLE INKJET INKS

      
Application Number EP2022083477
Publication Number 2023/099400
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-28
Publication Date 2023-06-08
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Sauvageot, Marion
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A radiation curable inkjet ink comprising: - a vinylether (meth)acrylate, - a polyfunctional (meth)acrylate, and - a thermal cross-linking agent, characterized in that a weight ratio vinylether (meth)acrylate/polyfunctional (meth)acrylate is at least 0.5.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing

58.

Inkjet ink for printed circuit boards

      
Application Number 17927459
Grant Number 12534633
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-17
First Publication Date 2023-06-08
Grant Date 2026-01-27
Owner Agfa-Gevaert NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Sauvageot, Marion
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A radiation curable composition comprising at least one polymerizable compound and an adhesion promoter, characterized in that the adhesion promoter includes: —a polymerizable group selected from the group consisting of an acrylate, a methacrylate, an acrylamide, a methacrylamide, a styrene, a maleimide, a vinyl ether and a vinyl ester; and—an adhesion promoting group containing at least one nitrogen containing five or six membered heteroaromatic ring.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/326 - Pigment inks characterised by the pigment dispersant
  • C09D 11/037 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the pigment
  • C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing
  • C09D 11/107 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof
  • H05K 3/34 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits by soldering

59.

A PRINTING METHOD FOR TIME TEMPERATURE INDICATORS

      
Application Number EP2022081916
Publication Number 2023/099201
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-15
Publication Date 2023-06-08
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Van Dingenen, Wim

Abstract

The present invention is a method of preparing a Time Temperature Indicator using inkjet printing. The aqueous inkjet printing liquid includes encapsulated diacetylene compounds.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • C09D 11/50 - Sympathetic, colour-changing or similar inks
  • G01N 31/22 - Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroupsApparatus specially adapted for such methods using chemical indicators

60.

Method of Manufacturing Printed Circuit Boards

      
Application Number 17920082
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-04-20
First Publication Date 2023-05-25
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Uyttendaele, Carlo
  • Sauvageot, Marion
  • Masquelet, Lucie
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) including an inkjet printing step wherein a radiation curable inkjet ink comprising at least one polymerizable compound and at least one photoinitiator is jetted and cured on a substrate, characterized in that the at least one photoinitiator has a chemical structure according to Formula I, wherein X represents a halogen; R1 is selected from the group consisting of a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted and unsubstituted alkenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group and a substituted or unsubstituted aryl or heteroaryl group; R2 and R3 are independently from each other selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstitited alkoxy group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryloxy group and a halogen; R1 together with R2 and R2 together with R3 may represent the necessary atoms to form a five to eight membered ring.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • C09D 11/32 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by colouring agents
  • H05K 3/00 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits

61.

AGFA EI

      
Application Number 018874126
Status Registered
Filing Date 2023-05-12
Registration Date 2023-09-20
Owner Agfa-Gevaert (Belgium)
NICE Classes  ? 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Platform as a service [PaaS] featuring computer software platforms that accelerate image collection, sharing and retrieval while optimising system efficiency and performance; Platform as a service [PaaS] featuring computer software platforms enabling image management and collaboration between a variety of medical specialisms, departments, hospitals and regions.

62.

Method for finding image regions that significantly influence classification in a tool for pathology classification in a medical image

      
Application Number 17915570
Grant Number 12450706
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-30
First Publication Date 2023-05-11
Grant Date 2025-10-21
Owner
  • AGFA HEALTHCARE NV (Belgium)
  • VRVIS ZENTRUM FÜR VIRTUAL REALITY UND VISUALISIERUNG FORSCHUNGS—GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Major, David
  • Lenis, Dimitrios
  • Wimmer, Maria
  • Sluiter, Gert
  • Berg, Astrid
  • Buehler, Katja

Abstract

A method for finding image regions that significantly influence classification in a tool for pathology classification in a medical image wherein image regions that influence classification are inpainted, by replacing the pixels in these regions by representations of heathy tissue, resulting in an image with a healthy classification-score in the classification tool.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 5/00 - Image enhancement or restoration
  • G06T 5/77 - RetouchingInpaintingScratch removal
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects

63.

MAMMOGRAPHY DEEP LEARNING MODEL

      
Application Number EP2022079005
Publication Number 2023/078676
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-19
Publication Date 2023-05-11
Owner
  • AGFA HEALTHCARE NV (Belgium)
  • VRVIS ZENTRUM FÜR VIRTUAL REALITY UND VISUALISIERUNG FORSCHUNGS-GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Wimmer, Maria
  • Major, David
  • Lenis, Dimitrios
  • Berg, Astrid
  • Buehler, Katja

Abstract

A computer-implemented method for developing a mammography deep learning model wherein a set of task-specific mammography deep learning models is developed, each trained for performing a different task on a mammography dataset and each generating one or more feature vectors and wherein the task-specific models are combined to a patient model to obtain a patient prediction by fusing said feature vectors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
  • G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing

64.

METHOD OF PLATING A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD

      
Application Number EP2022078188
Publication Number 2023/072577
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-11
Publication Date 2023-05-04
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Wang, Kevin
  • Cortes Salazar, Fernando

Abstract

A method of plating a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) including the steps of: - providing a PCB including a solder mask; - exposing at least part of the solder mask with UV radiation having an energy density of at least 2000 mJ/cm2; - forming a protected area on the exposed solder mask by printing and curing a radiation curable composition, the radiation curable composition comprising at least one polymerizable compound and at least one photoinitiator; - plating an unprotected area of the exposed solder mask; - removing at least partially the protected area from the solder mask.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 3/24 - Reinforcing of the conductive pattern
  • H05K 3/18 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using precipitation techniques to apply the conductive material

65.

CONDUCTIVE INKS

      
Application Number EP2022077516
Publication Number 2023/057419
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-04
Publication Date 2023-04-13
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor Bollen, Dirk

Abstract

A conductive ink comprising metallic nanoparticles, a liquid carrier and an optional binder, characterized in that the conductive ink further includes a compound R selected from the group consisting of vinyl phosphonic acid, an ester of vinyl phosphonic acid and a homo- or copolymer thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/52 - Electrically conductive inks
  • C09D 11/106 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 11/037 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the pigment
  • C09D 11/36 - Inkjet printing inks based on non-aqueous solvents
  • C09D 11/033 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the solvent

66.

THAT'S LIFE IN FLOW

      
Serial Number 97771037
Status Registered
Filing Date 2023-01-27
Registration Date 2024-06-18
Owner Agfa HealthCare NV (Belgium)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Design, development, programming and maintenance of a communication software platform for medical use on the internet; software as a service featuring software for delivering multimedia patient records in a healthcare facility; software-as-a-Service (SaaS) featuring software to simplify enterprise-wide multi-specialty imaging with workflows for notification of critical results and tools to enhance mobile collaboration within a medical environment; software-as-a-Service (SaaS) featuring software allowing for searching for correlations between data and to perform previsions; software as a service solution featuring software for transmission of medical patient records in a healthcare facility in the form of digital images, text, audio and video recordings; software-as-a-Service (SaaS) featuring software for access to medical images and related information across multiple distributed sources; software-as-a-Service (SaaS) featuring software for search analysis of medical images, records and related information; software-as-a-Service (SaaS) featuring software for setting up, performing, monitoring and integrating a variety of artificial intelligence algorithms for boosting productivity, efficiency and precision diagnostics in a medical environment; software-as-a-Service featuring software for connecting to a server containing client data units; Computer services, namely, integration between in-house developed software and 3rd party software used at the customer; software as a Service (SaaS) featuring software for a workflow centric platform that enhances and speeds up medical-diagnostic image and data acquisition and retrieval, optimizes system efficiency and performance and allows collaboration across departments, hospitals or regions; software as a Service (SaaS) featuring software with a unified imaging platform providing picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), reporting, advanced medical-diagnostic image processing, integration of clinical information, results distribution and analytics of medical-diagnostic images and data Downloadable computer software for recording, working-up, managing and transferring medical data in a web browser; downloadable computer software for simplifying enterprise wide multispecialty imaging, with critical results notification workflows and tools to enhance mobile collaboration within a medical environment; downloadable computer programs and computer software for supporting workflows and processes in a medical environment or in a specific department of such institutions such as hospital information systems, clinical information systems, laboratory information systems, image archiving and communication systems, radiological information systems, cardiologic information systems; downloadable computer software for document management; downloadable computer software for quality management, namely, software for improving the consistency of patient information; downloadable computer software for protocol management, namely, software for tracking documents to ensure that all audit and certification standards for information systems are met; downloadable computer software for providing an image and information management platform for medical radiology delivering of integrated solutions for improving the workflow across the multiple stages of patient care; downloadable database management computer software for use in a medical environment; downloadable computer software with data warehousing capable of combining and harmonizing different heterogeneous sources and to deduct and export new derived data and indicators; downloadable computer software for managing resource allocation, improving productivity, optimizing resources and providing clinical confidence with patient-centric contextual intelligence speeding up of medical diagnosis; downloadable computer software for workflow management that is empowered by artificial intelligence enabling collaboration between departments and across geographies; workflow centric downloadable computer software platform for reducing complexity, increasing agility and scale on demand that offers fast, simplified access to a single and comprehensive patient imaging record enabling viewing and sharing medical images and medical imaging data across departments and sites; downloadable business intelligence computer software for the analysis of medical imaging records and related information; downloadable computer software for workflow management for setting up, performing, monitoring and integrating a variety of artificial intelligence algorithms for boosting productivity, efficiency and precision diagnostics in a medical environment; recorded and downloadable computer software for connecting to a server containing client data units; downloadable integration computer software for sharing medical imaging with third parties; downloadable unified imaging software platform providing picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), reporting, advanced medical-diagnostic image processing, integration of clinical information, results distribution and analytics of medical-diagnostic images and data

67.

A SEPARATOR FOR ALKALINE WATER ELECTROLYSIS

      
Application Number EP2022067352
Publication Number 2023/280598
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-24
Publication Date 2023-01-12
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Verwaest, Hanne
  • Mues, Willem
  • Tudisco, Cristina

Abstract

A separator for alkaline electrolysis (1) comprising a porous support (100) and a porous layer (200) provided the porous support, characterized in that at least (25) volume percent of the pores of the separator are filled with water.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 13/02 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by shape or form
  • C25B 13/08 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on organic materials
  • H01M 8/1016 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes characterised by the electrolyte material
  • C25B 15/00 - Operating or servicing cells

68.

A SEPARATOR FOR ALKALINE WATER ELECTROLYSIS

      
Application Number EP2022067372
Publication Number 2023/280600
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-24
Publication Date 2023-01-12
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Tudisco, Cristina
  • Verwaest, Hanne
  • Mues, Willem

Abstract

A separator for alkaline electrolysis (1) comprising a porous support (100) and a porous layer (200) provided on a side of the porous support, characterized in that the separator has a water permeability of 250 to 800 l/bar/h/m2.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 13/02 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by shape or form
  • C25B 13/08 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on organic materials

69.

A SEPARATOR FOR ALKALINE WATER ELECTROLYSIS

      
Application Number EP2022068410
Publication Number 2023/280760
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-04
Publication Date 2023-01-12
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Mues, Willem
  • Tudisco, Cristina
  • Verwaest, Hanne

Abstract

A separator for alkaline electrolysis (1) comprising a porous support (100) and a porous layer (200) provided on the porous support, characterized in that a lateral Bubble Point of the separator, measured according to the method described in the description, is at least 0.2 bar.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 13/02 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by shape or form
  • C25B 13/08 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on organic materials

70.

Radiation Curable Inkjet Ink for Manufacturing Printed Circuit Boards

      
Application Number 17774674
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-10-26
First Publication Date 2022-12-29
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Sauvageot, Marion
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

The radiation curable inkjet ink comprises a polymerizable compound and at least one thioether functionalized adhesion promoter, at least one alkoxysilane adhesion promoter and at least one acid funtionalized adhesion promoter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • C09D 11/32 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by colouring agents

71.

NOVEL POLYTHIOPHENE/POLYANION COMPOSITIONS

      
Application Number EP2022065147
Publication Number 2022/258501
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-03
Publication Date 2022-12-15
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Herckens, Roald
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

15155 alkylene bridge with the proviso that B is not further functionalized with a pH responsive group; and a molar ratio of the first monomer to the second monomer is from 1/4 to 4/1, (b) a polymeric polyanion wherein at least 75 mol% of the monomeric units of the polymeric polyanion are functionalized with a functional group selected from the group consisting of a sulfonic acid or salt thereof, a phosphonic acid or salt thereof, a phosphate ester or salt thereof, a sulfate ester or salt thereof and a carboxylic acid or salt thereof, characterized in that a molar ratio of the functional groups of the polyanion to the sum of the first and second monomers of the polythiophene copolymer is from 1.1 to 1.75.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08G 61/12 - Macromolecular compounds containing atoms other than carbon in the main chain of the macromolecule
  • C09K 11/06 - Luminescent, e.g. electroluminescent, chemiluminescent, materials containing organic luminescent materials
  • H01L 51/00 - Solid state devices using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of such devices, or of parts thereof

72.

POLYTHIOPHENE/POLYANION COMPOSITIONS

      
Application Number EP2022065198
Publication Number 2022/254012
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-03
Publication Date 2022-12-08
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Herckens, Roald
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

151567677 may represent the necessary atoms to form a 5 to 8 membered ring; M represents hydrogen or a counterion to compensate the negative charge of the sulfonate group;the dashed line represents a covalent bond to the phenyl ring of Formula (I).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08L 25/18 - Homopolymers or copolymers of aromatic monomers containing elements other than carbon and hydrogen
  • C08L 65/00 - Compositions of macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming a carbon-to-carbon link in the main chainCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
  • C08J 3/03 - Making solutions, dispersions, lattices or gels by other methods than by solution, emulsion or suspension polymerisation techniques in aqueous media
  • H01G 9/028 - Organic semiconducting electrolytes, e.g. TCNQ
  • C09D 125/18 - Homopolymers or copolymers of aromatic monomers containing elements other than carbon and hydrogen
  • C08F 12/30 - Sulfur

73.

Flame retardant film

      
Application Number 17767308
Grant Number 12071527
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-30
First Publication Date 2022-11-17
Grant Date 2024-08-27
Owner Agfa-Gevaert NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Vercruysse, Geert
  • Van Aert, Hubertus
  • Quintens, Dirk
  • Richardson, Sarah
  • Smet, Stefaan

Abstract

2 or more.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08J 5/18 - Manufacture of films or sheets
  • C08J 7/05 - Forming flame retardant coatings or fire resistant coatings
  • C09D 1/00 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, based on inorganic substances
  • C09D 5/18 - Fireproof paints

74.

That's life in flow.

      
Application Number 018791433
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-11-08
Registration Date 2023-04-25
Owner Agfa HealthCare NV (Belgium)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Software for recording, working-up, managing and transferring medical data in a web browser; software for simplifying enterprise wide multispecialty imaging, with critical results notification workflows and tools to enhance mobile collaboration within a medical environment; computer programs and software for supporting workflows and processes in a medical environment or in a specific department of such institutions such as hospital information systems, clinical information systems, laboratory information systems, image archiving and communication systems, radiological information systems, cardiologic information systems; software for quality management, document management and protocol management; software providing an image and information management platform for medical radiology delivering integrated solutions improving the workflow across the multiple stages of patient care; database management software in a medical environment; data warehouse capable of combining and harmonizing different heterogeneous sources and to deduct and export new derived data and indicators; software managing resource allocation, improving productivity, optimizing resources and providing clinical confidence with patient-centric contextual intelligence speeding up medical diagnosis; software that enables collaboration between different national and international medical departments and healthcare institutions through artificial intelligence; workflow centric platform reducing complexity, increasing agility and scale on demand offering fast, simplified access to a single and comprehensive patient imaging record enabling viewing and sharing medical images and medical imaging data across departments and sites; business intelligence software for the analysis of medical imaging records and related information; a workflow management system for setting up, performing, monitoring and integrating a variety of artificial intelligence algorithms for boosting productivity, efficiency and precision diagnostics in a medical environment; on-premise or cloud-based software consisting of a server and client units; integration software with 3rd parties in the area of medical imaging; unified imaging platform providing picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), reporting, advanced medical-diagnostic image processing, integration of clinical information, results distribution and analytics of medical-diagnostic images and data. Services in connection with the design, development, programming and maintenance of a communication platform for medical use on the internet; software as a service solution for providing a platform for delivering multimedia patient records in a healthcare facility; software-as-a-Service solution to simplify enterprise-wide multi-specialty imaging with workflows for notification of critical results and tools to enhance mobile collaboration within a medical environment; software-as-a-service allowing to search for correlations between data and to perform previsions; software-as-a- service solution for transmission of medical patient records in a healthcare facility in the form of digital images, text, audio and video recordings; software-as-a-service solution for access to medical images and related information across multiple distributed sources; software-as-a-service for search analysis of medical images, records and related information; software-as-a-service solution for setting up, performing, monitoring and integrating a variety of artificial intelligence algorithms for boosting productivity, efficiency and precision diagnostics in a medical environment; software-as-a-service consisting of a server and client units, either on-premise or cloud-based; integration between in-house developed software and 3rd party software used at the customer; software-as-a-service, namely a workflow centric platform that enhances and speeds up medical-diagnostic image and data acquisition and retrieval, optimizes system efficiency and performance and allows collaboration across departments, hospitals or regions; software-as-a-service, a unified imaging platform providing picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), reporting, advanced medical-diagnostic image processing, integration of clinical information, results distribution and analytics of medical-diagnostic images and data.

75.

NEAR INFRARED ABSORBING COMPOSITE RESIN PARTICLES

      
Application Number EP2022058411
Publication Number 2022/207705
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-30
Publication Date 2022-10-06
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Louwet, Jos

Abstract

A composite resin particle comprising a near infrared absorber according to general formula I and a resin selected from the group consisting of (poly(amino acids), polyphosphazenes, polysaccahride derivatives, poly(esters), poly(ortho esters), poly(cyano-acrylates) and copolymers thereof (General formula (I)). The composite resin particles are suitable for opto-medical applications such as phototherapies including photothermal therapy (PTT), photodynamic therapy (PDT), chemo-photodynamic nanotherapeutics and fluorescence medical imaging.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 9/10 - DispersionsEmulsions
  • A61K 9/16 - AgglomeratesGranulatesMicrobeadlets
  • A61K 9/51 - Nanocapsules
  • C08K 5/3462 - Six-membered rings
  • A61K 41/00 - Medicinal preparations obtained by treating materials with wave energy or particle radiation
  • A61K 49/00 - Preparations for testing in vivo

76.

NIR ABSORBING CAPSULES

      
Application Number EP2022058063
Publication Number 2022/207534
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-28
Publication Date 2022-10-06
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Louwet, Jos

Abstract

A capsule comprising a polymeric shell surrounding a NIR absorber, the polymeric shell comprises a poly(amino acid) and is obtainable by interfacial polymerization of a N-carboxy-anhydride monomer according to general structure (I). The capsule is suitable for opto-medical applications such as phototherapies including photothermal therapy (PTT), photodynamic therapy (PDT), photo stimulated drug release and fluorescence medical imaging.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 13/18 - In situ polymerisation with all reactants being present in the same phase

77.

POLY(AMINO ACID) BASED CAPSULES

      
Application Number EP2022056500
Publication Number 2022/194759
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-14
Publication Date 2022-09-22
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Louwet, Jos

Abstract

A capsule consisting of a polymeric shell surrounding a core, the core comprises an organic compound, the polymeric shell comprises a poly(amino acid) and is obtainable by interfacial polymerization of a N-carboxy-anhydride monomer according to general structure (I).The organic compound is a marine oil, a vegetable oil, an essential oil, a fragrance, a flavour, an insect repellent, a flame retardant, an active pharmaceutical ingredient or an agrochemical.

IPC Classes  ?

78.

Radiation curable composition for plating applications

      
Application Number 17637882
Grant Number 12421405
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-06
First Publication Date 2022-09-15
Grant Date 2025-09-23
Owner Agfa-Gevaert NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Andre, Romane
  • Cortes Salazar, Fernando
  • Lens, Mark
  • Van Aert, Hubertus
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A radiation curable composition comprising: a) at least one monofunctional (meth)acrylate containing a carboxylic acid group, a phosphoric acid group or a phosphonic acid group; b) an acrylamide; c) at least one polyfunctional (meth)acrylate; characterized in that the radiation curable composition further comprises at least 0.1 wt % of a liquid penetrating controlling monomer selected from the group consisting of a C6-C20 alkyl (meth)acrylate, a fluorinated (meth)acrylate and a silicone (meth)acrylate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing
  • B41M 3/00 - Printing processes to produce particular kinds of printed work, e.g. patterns
  • C09D 11/107 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof
  • C09D 11/30 - Inkjet printing inks
  • C23C 18/16 - Chemical coating by decomposition of either liquid compounds or solutions of the coating forming compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coatingContact plating by reduction or substitution, i.e. electroless plating
  • C23C 18/32 - Coating with one of iron, cobalt or nickelCoating with mixtures of phosphorus or boron with one of these metals

79.

A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A CONDUCTIVE PATTERN

      
Application Number 17604746
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-04-14
First Publication Date 2022-08-18
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Cortes Salazar, Fernando
  • Van Den Bossche, Karl

Abstract

A method of preparing a conductive silver pattern on a substrate comprising the step of: —applying a silver ink on the substrate to form a silver pattern, and —sintering the applied silver pattern, characterized in that the silver ink comprises a compound which decomposes exothermally during sintering.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41M 7/00 - After-treatment of printed works, e.g. heating, irradiating
  • C09D 11/52 - Electrically conductive inks
  • C09D 11/037 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the pigment
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks

80.

A Separator for Alkaline Water Electrolysis

      
Application Number 17624628
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-06-26
First Publication Date 2022-08-18
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor Mues, Willem

Abstract

A separator for alkaline water electrolysis (1) comprising a porous hydrophilic polymer layer (20), the porous hydrophilic polymer layer comprising a polymer resin and hydrophilic inorganic particles, characterized in that the inorganic particles are barium-sulfate particles having a particle size D50 of 0.7 pm or less.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 13/02 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by shape or form
  • C25B 9/19 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms
  • C25B 13/08 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on organic materials
  • C25B 13/05 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on inorganic materials

81.

A Method of Manufacturing a Transparent Conductive Film

      
Application Number 17626570
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-06-25
First Publication Date 2022-08-04
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Friskey, Matthew
  • Van Den Bossche, Karl
  • Willaert, Peter
  • Cortes Salazar, Fernando

Abstract

A method of preparing a transparent conductive film (100) comprising the steps of: —applying a nano-silver composition on a substrate thereby forming a nano-silver coating (20) on the substrate (10), —imagewise exposing the nano-silver coating with Near Infrared (NIR) radiation (40) thereby forming exposed and non-exposed areas, and —removing (70) the non-exposed areas of the nano-silver coating.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03F 7/06 - Silver salts
  • H01B 5/14 - Non-insulated conductors or conductive bodies characterised by their form comprising conductive layers or films on insulating-supports
  • H01B 1/22 - Conductive material dispersed in non-conductive organic material the conductive material comprising metals or alloys

82.

Method of Automatically Matching Procedure Definitions in Different Radiology Information Systems

      
Application Number 17582078
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-24
First Publication Date 2022-07-28
Owner Agfa Healthcare NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Adriaensens, Roel
  • De Witte, Yoni

Abstract

A computer-implemented method which, given a set of procedure definitions in a first radiology information system generates the best match for a procedure definition defined in a second system on the basis of a multidimensional vector representation of procedure definitions and a matching algorithm based on vector cosine similarity.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 70/20 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical references relating to practices or guidelines
  • G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
  • G06F 40/284 - Lexical analysis, e.g. tokenisation or collocates

83.

RADIATION CURABLE INKJET INKS

      
Application Number EP2022051317
Publication Number 2022/157293
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-21
Publication Date 2022-07-28
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Sauvageot, Marion
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Matthys, Mitch

Abstract

A radiation curable inkjet ink comprising a polymerizable compound, a phenolic resin and a thermal cross-linking agent, characterized in that the phenolic resin includes at least one structural moiety according to Formula I,Formula Iwherein L represents a divalent linking group having no more than 10 carbon atoms;n represents 0 or 1;R1 and R2 independently from each other represent a group selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkaryl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted (hetero)aryl group and a substituted or unsubstituted alkoxy group.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing
  • C09D 11/106 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • C09D 11/107 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes

84.

NIR ABSORBING INKJET INK, METHOD OF RECORDING

      
Application Number EP2021086693
Publication Number 2022/136211
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-20
Publication Date 2022-06-30
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Lingier, Sophie
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Wynants, Sonny

Abstract

A non-aqueous inkjet ink comprising a near infrared absorbing particle, a dispersant, a solvent, the dispersant is a polymer comprising an amine group or an acidic group and the solvent is selected from the group consisting of ketones, esters, ethers and alcohols. The non-aqueous inkjet ink can act as a fusing agent in a high speed sintering process. The non-aqueous inkjet ink is suitable for printing transparent or coloured 3D-objects.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/36 - Inkjet printing inks based on non-aqueous solvents
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 11/10 - Printing inks based on artificial resins
  • C09D 11/40 - Ink-sets specially adapted for multi-colour inkjet printing
  • B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
  • B29C 64/112 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material using individual droplets, e.g. from jetting heads

85.

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A CONDUCTIVE PATTERN

      
Application Number 17607266
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-04-23
First Publication Date 2022-06-16
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Muys, Bavo
  • Willaert, Peter
  • Van Den Bossche, Karl
  • Cortes Salazar, Fernando

Abstract

A method of preparing a conductive silver pattern on a substrate comprising the steps of: applying a silver ink on the substrate to form a silver pattern, and sintering the applied silver pattern in one step at a temperature of at least 50° C. and a relative humidity (RH) of at least 50%.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 1/09 - Use of materials for the metallic pattern
  • H05K 3/12 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using printing techniques to apply the conductive material
  • C09D 11/52 - Electrically conductive inks
  • C09D 11/03 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes

86.

RADIATION CURABLE INKJET INK FOR MANUFACTURING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

      
Application Number 17425127
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-01-20
First Publication Date 2022-04-14
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Torfs, Rita
  • Sauvageot, Marion

Abstract

A radiation curable inkjet ink comprising a polymerizable compound, a photoinitiator and a co-initiator, wherein the co-initiator is an aliphatic tertiary amine co-initiator or an aromatic co-initiator, the aromatic co-initiator selected from the group consisting of an amino substituted benzoic acid derivative, an amino substituted aromatic aldehyde and an amino substituted aromatic ketone, characterized in that the co-initiator comprises at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic thioether and an aliphatic disulfide.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/102 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 11/108 - Hydrocarbon resins
  • H05K 3/12 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using printing techniques to apply the conductive material
  • H05K 3/34 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits by soldering
  • H05K 1/09 - Use of materials for the metallic pattern
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methodsSheet materials for use therein
  • B41M 7/00 - After-treatment of printed works, e.g. heating, irradiating

87.

A MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR A REINFORCED SEPARATOR

      
Application Number EP2021074757
Publication Number 2022/063584
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-09
Publication Date 2022-03-31
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Mues, Willem
  • Verwaest, Hanne
  • Tudisco, Cristina

Abstract

A method of preparing a reinforced separator comprising the steps of: - providing a porous support (6) on a pre-wetted casting drum (23); - applying a dope solution (3) including a polymer resin and hydrophilic inorganic particles on a side of the porous support other than the side of the porous support in contact with the pre-wetted casting drum; - performing phase inversion (9, 1) of the applied polymer solution thereby obtaining a reinforced separator; and - removing the reinforced separator (7) from the casting drum; wherein the casting drum is pre-wetted with a non-solvent for the polymer resin.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 9/77 - Assemblies comprising two or more cells of the filter-press type having diaphragms
  • C25B 13/05 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on inorganic materials
  • C25B 13/07 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on inorganic materials based on ceramics
  • C08J 5/04 - Reinforcing macromolecular compounds with loose or coherent fibrous material

88.

Aqueous dispersion of resin particles

      
Application Number 17298699
Grant Number 12195631
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-25
First Publication Date 2022-02-17
Grant Date 2025-01-14
Owner Agfa-Gevaert NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Bertels, Ellen
  • Louwet, Jos

Abstract

+ or —N═C═O, with a crosslinking agent C. The invention also includes a method of producing the aqueous dispersion and further relates to an aqueous ink jet ink comprising the resin particles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/30 - Inkjet printing inks
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methodsSheet materials for use therein
  • C09D 11/033 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the solvent
  • C09D 11/102 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds

89.

Aqueous dispersion of capsules

      
Application Number 17298687
Grant Number 12359080
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-26
First Publication Date 2022-02-10
Grant Date 2025-07-15
Owner Agfa-Gevaert NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Van Aert, Hubertus
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Louwet, Jos

Abstract

+ or —N═C═O, wherein X, R1, R2, R3, R11 and R12 have the same meaning as that defined in the claims and w. The invention also includes a method of producing the aqueous dispersion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/328 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by colouring agents characterised by dyes
  • A01N 25/04 - Dispersions or gels
  • A01P 15/00 - Biocides for specific purposes not provided for in groups
  • B01J 13/16 - Interfacial polymerisation
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methodsSheet materials for use therein
  • C09D 11/033 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the solvent
  • C09D 11/037 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the pigment
  • C09D 11/102 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks

90.

RADIATION CURABLE INKJET INK FOR MANUFACTURING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

      
Application Number 17295288
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-11-15
First Publication Date 2022-01-13
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Torfs, Rita
  • Sauvageot, Marion

Abstract

A radiation curable inkjet ink comprising a polymerizable compound and an adhesion promoter characterized in that the adhesion promoter has a chemical structure according to Formula I, A radiation curable inkjet ink comprising a polymerizable compound and an adhesion promoter characterized in that the adhesion promoter has a chemical structure according to Formula I, A radiation curable inkjet ink comprising a polymerizable compound and an adhesion promoter characterized in that the adhesion promoter has a chemical structure according to Formula I, wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkaryl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group and a substituted or unsubstituted aryl or heteroaryl group, R2 and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen and a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, L represents an n+m+o valent linking group, n represents an integer ranging from 1 to 9, m represents an integer ranging from 1 to 9, o represents an integer ranging from 0 to 8, with the proviso that n+m+o is less than or equal to 10, X represents an oxygen or NR4, R4 is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkaryl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group and a substituted or unsubstituted aryl or heteroaryl group.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • H05K 3/12 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using printing techniques to apply the conductive material
  • H05K 3/06 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which the conductive material is applied to the surface of the insulating support and is thereafter removed from such areas of the surface which are not intended for current conducting or shielding the conductive material being removed chemically or electrolytically, e.g. by photo-etch process
  • C09D 11/52 - Electrically conductive inks

91.

A SEPARATOR FOR ALKALINE WATER ELECTROLYSIS

      
Application Number EP2021067795
Publication Number 2022/002904
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-29
Publication Date 2022-01-06
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Mues, Willem
  • Verwaest, Hanne
  • Tudisco, Cristina

Abstract

A separator for alkaline electrolysis comprising a porous support (10) and a first (20b) and second (30b) porous layer provided on respectively one side and the other side of the porous support, characterized in that the porous support has a thickness (d1) of 150 µm or less and the total thickness (d2) of the separator is less than 250 µm. Also a method is disclosed wherewith such a separator may be prepared.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 13/08 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on organic materials
  • C25B 13/02 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by shape or form
  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 9/19 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms
  • C08J 5/22 - Films, membranes or diaphragms

92.

A SEPARATOR FOR WATER ELECTROLYSIS

      
Application Number EP2021067951
Publication Number 2022/002999
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-30
Publication Date 2022-01-06
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Mues, Willem
  • Tudisco, Cristina
  • Verwaest, Hanne

Abstract

A separator for alkaline electrolysis comprising a support (10) and a porous layer (20) provided on the support, characterized in that the support is capable of being substantially removed from the separator. The support is preferably removed by the electrolyte of an alkaline electrolyser.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 9/23 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms comprising ion-exchange membranes in or on which electrode material is embedded
  • C25B 13/02 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by shape or form
  • C25B 13/08 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on organic materials
  • C08J 5/22 - Films, membranes or diaphragms

93.

DOMAIN AWARE MEDICAL IMAGE CLASSIFIER INTERPRETATION BY COUNTERFACTUAL IMPACT ANALYSIS

      
Application Number EP2021064763
Publication Number 2021/259604
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-02
Publication Date 2021-12-30
Owner
  • AGFA HEALTHCARE NV (Belgium)
  • VRVIS ZENTRUM FÜR VIRTUAL REALITY UND VISUALISIERUNG FORSCHUNGS-GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Lenis, Dimitrios
  • Major, David
  • Wimmer, Maria
  • Sluiter, Gert
  • Berg, Astrid
  • Buehler, Katja

Abstract

A neural network, trained for the task of deriving the attribution of image regions that significantly influence classification in a tool for pathology classification, comprising (i) a contracting branch, (ii) an attenuation module, (iii) an interconnected upsampling branch, and (iv) a final mapping module.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means

94.

Aqueous dispersion of resin particles

      
Application Number 17281194
Grant Number 12252622
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-23
First Publication Date 2021-12-23
Grant Date 2025-03-18
Owner Agfa-Gevaert NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Desmet, Tim
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Van Aert, Hubertus
  • Bertels, Ellen

Abstract

+ or —N═C═O, wherein X, R1, R2, R3, R11 and R12 have the same meaning as that defined in the claims and wherein compound A and/or B comprise a dispersing group. The invention also includes a method of producing the aqueous dispersion and further relates to an aqueous inkjet ink comprising the resin particles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/326 - Pigment inks characterised by the pigment dispersant
  • B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
  • C08G 73/02 - Polyamines
  • C08K 5/17 - AminesQuaternary ammonium compounds
  • C08L 61/00 - Compositions of condensation polymers of aldehydes or ketonesCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
  • C09D 11/102 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
  • D06P 5/30 - Ink jet printing

95.

INKJET INK FOR PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

      
Application Number EP2021062969
Publication Number 2021/239488
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-17
Publication Date 2021-12-02
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Sauvageot, Marion
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A radiation curable composition comprising at least one polymerizable compound and an adhesion promoter, characterized in that the adhesion promoter includes: - a polymerizable group selected from the group consisting of an acrylate, a methacrylate, an acrylamide, a methacrylamide, a styrene, a maleimide, a vinyl ether and a vinyl ester; and - an adhesion promoting group containing at least one nitrogen containing five or six membered heteroaromatic ring.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing

96.

INKJET INK FOR PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

      
Application Number EP2021060901
Publication Number 2021/228543
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-27
Publication Date 2021-11-18
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Sauvageot, Marion
  • Willems, Ann
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A radiation curable inkjet ink comprising a polymerizable compound, a photoinitiator characterized in that the inkjet ink further comprises a di- or multifunctional alkoxysilane and a monofunctional alkoxysilane functionalized with a group selected from the group consisting of an epoxide and an oxetane.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing
  • C09D 11/30 - Inkjet printing inks
  • H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits Details
  • H05K 3/28 - Applying non-metallic protective coatings
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes

97.

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

      
Application Number EP2021060254
Publication Number 2021/214067
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-20
Publication Date 2021-10-28
Owner AGFA-GEVAERT NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Uyttendaele, Carlo
  • Sauvageot, Marion
  • Masquelet, Lucie
  • Loccufier, Johan

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) including an inkjet printing step wherein a radiation curable inkjet ink comprising at least one polymerizable compound and at least one photoinitiator is jetted and cured on a substrate, characterized in that the at least one photoinitiator has a chemical structure according to Formula I, wherein X represents a halogen; R1 is selected from the group consisting of a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted and unsubstituted alkenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkaryl group and a substituted or unsubstituted aryl or heteroaryl group; R2 and R3 are independently from each other selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstitited alkoxy group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryloxy group and a halogen; R1 together with R2 and R2 together with R3 may represent the necessary atoms to form a five to eight membered ring.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing
  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • H05K 1/00 - Printed circuits

98.

METHOD FOR FINDING IMAGE REGIONS THAT SIGNIFICANTLY INFLUENCE CLASSIFICATION IN A TOOL FOR PATHOLOGY CLASSIFICATION IN A MEDICAL IMAGE

      
Application Number EP2021058267
Publication Number 2021/198238
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-30
Publication Date 2021-10-07
Owner
  • AGFA HEALTHCARE NV (Belgium)
  • VRVIS ZENTRUM FÜR VIRTUAL REALITY UND VISUALISIERUNG FORSCHUNGS-GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Major, David
  • Lenis, Dimitrios
  • Wimmer, Maria
  • Sluiter, Gert
  • Berg, Astrid
  • Buehler, Katja

Abstract

A method for finding image regions that significantly influence classification in a tool for pathology classification in a medical image wherein image regions that influence classification are inpainted, by replacing the pixels in these regions by representations of heathy tissue, resulting in an image with a healthy classification-score in the classification tool.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G06T 5/00 - Image enhancement or restoration
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis

99.

Etch-resistant inkjet inks for manufacturing printed circuit boards

      
Application Number 16332383
Grant Number 11466166
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-09-01
First Publication Date 2021-09-09
Grant Date 2022-10-11
Owner AGFA-Gevaert NV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Loccufier, Johan
  • Torfs, Rita

Abstract

A radiation curable inkjet ink including an adhesion promoter including (1) at least one a free radical polymerizable group selected from the group consisting of an acrylate, a methacrylate, an acryl amide and a methacryl amide; (2) at least one aliphatic tertiary amine; and (3) at least one carboxylic acid or salt thereof with the proviso that the carboxylic acid is linked to an aliphatic tertiary amine via a divalent linking group selected from the group consisting of an optionally substituted methylene group and an optionally substituted ethylene group.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/38 - Inkjet printing inks characterised by non-macromolecular additives other than solvents, pigments or dyes
  • H05K 3/06 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which the conductive material is applied to the surface of the insulating support and is thereafter removed from such areas of the surface which are not intended for current conducting or shielding the conductive material being removed chemically or electrolytically, e.g. by photo-etch process
  • C08K 5/17 - AminesQuaternary ammonium compounds
  • H05K 3/12 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using printing techniques to apply the conductive material
  • C08K 5/20 - Carboxylic acid amides
  • C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing
  • C09D 11/103 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds of aldehydes, e.g. phenol-formaldehyde resins
  • C09D 11/105 - Alkyd resins
  • C09D 11/102 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
  • C09D 11/106 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • C09D 11/107 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof
  • C09D 11/104 - Polyesters

100.

CONDUCTIVE INKS

      
Application Number 17053887
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-05-06
First Publication Date 2021-08-19
Owner Agfa-Gevaert NV (Belgium)
Inventor Bollen, Dirk

Abstract

A conductive ink comprising metallic nanoparticles, a liquid carrier and an optional binder, characterized in that liquid carrier includes between 0.5 and 7.5 wt % of a solvent selected from water and a compound comprising at least two hydroxyl groups.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/52 - Electrically conductive inks
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • C09D 11/033 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the solvent
  • C09D 11/037 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the pigment
  • C09D 11/106 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methodsSheet materials for use therein
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