| 3M Innovative Properties Company Patent applications |
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| 20120129127 | DEVICE FOR STORING AND DISPENSING A MATERIAL AND METHOD OF MAKING SUCH A DEVICE - A device for dispensing a dental material comprises a container for containing the material and an outlet which is closed by a closure. A breakable seal is arranged between the closure and the container. The device further is operable between a storage position in which the outlet is closed and an operational position in which the outlet is open. An initial operation toward the operational position causes the seal to break, whereby the closure is captured in the device. The device may provide a relatively long shelf life for the material, and may facilitate preparation of the material for use. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120128715 | METHOD FOR STIMULATING THE IMMUNE RESPONSE OF NEWBORNS - The present invention is based on the surprising discovery that agonists of TLR8 are uniquely efficacious in enhancing (e.g. inducing) the immune response of newborns. Thus, agonists of TLR8 serve as both vaccine adjuvants and as adjunctive therapies for acute infection in newborns, preferably the agonist is a TLR8-selective agonist. The immune response induced, or enhanced, in the neonatal host can be, for example, a cytokine immune response and/or a humoral immune response (e.g., antigen-specific). | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120123387 | HOLLOW MICRONEEDLE ARRAYS - The present disclosure relates to apparatus, assemblies, combinations, and methods for infusing fluids by hollow microneedles. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120122353 | TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONNECTOR - A telecommunications connector ( | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120119237 | PIXELATED LED - A pixelated light emitting diode (LED) and a method for pixelating an LED are described. The pixelated LED includes two or more monolithically integrated electroluminescent elements disposed adjacent each other on a substrate, wherein at least a portion of each electroluminescent element immediately adjacent the substrate includes an inverted truncated pyramidal shape. The method for pixelating an LED includes selectively removing material from the major surface of an LED to a depth below the emissive region, thereby forming an array of inverted truncated pyramid shapes. The efficiency of the pixelated LEDs can be improved by incorporating the truncated pyramidal shape. Additionally, the crosstalk between adjacent LED pixels can be reduced by incorporating the truncated pyramidal shape. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120100531 | COATED SUBSTRATES COMPRISING A CELL EXTRACTANT AND BIODETECTION METHODS THEREOF - Articles are provided for the detection of cells in a sample. The articles include a release element. The release element comprises a coated substrate that includes a cell extractant. The release element controls the release of the cell extractant into a liquid mixture containing the sample. Methods of use are also disclosed. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120099343 | LIGHTGUIDE AND LIGHT SOURCE INCORPORATING SAME - A lightguide ( | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120097983 | RE-EMITTING SEMICONDUCTOR CARRIER DEVICES FOR USE WITH LEDS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Re-emitting semiconductor constructions (RSCs) for use with LEDs, and related devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. A method of fabrication includes providing a semiconductor substrate, forming on a first side of the substrate a semiconductor layer stack, attaching a carrier window to the stack, and removing the substrate after the attaching step. The stack includes an active region adapted to convert light at a first wavelength λ | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120097921 | Cadmium-free Re-Emitting Semiconductor Construction - Disclosed re-emitting semiconductor constructions (RSCs) may provide full-color RGB or white-light emitting devices that are free of cadmium. Some embodiments may include a potential well that comprises a III-V semiconductor and that converts light of a first photon energy to light of a smaller photon energy, and a window that comprises a II-VI semiconductor having a band gap energy greater than the first photon energy. Some embodiments may include a potential well that converts light having a first photon energy to light having a smaller photon energy and that comprises a II-VI semiconductor that is substantially Cd-free. Some embodiments may include a potential well that comprises a first III-V semiconductor and that converts light having a first photon energy to light having a smaller photon energy, and a window that comprises a second III-V semiconductor and that has a band gap energy greater than the first photon energy. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120077385 | CONNECTOR - An electrical connector includes a housing having a base portion with first and second mating ends. The first mating end can couple with a first complementary connector with a plurality of slots in an extension from the base, the second mating end can couple with a second complementary connector with a tongue portion extending from the base portion and having a first and a second tongue section. The connector has a plurality of contacts extending from the extension to the tongue portion, each contact having a first and a second contact section and a bridging section connecting these sections. The contacts are grouped forming a first and second contact set wherein the first and second contact section of each contact in the first contact set are aligned substantially along an axis while the first and second contact sections in the second contact set are aligned along different axes. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120067641 | GLASS WITH TERMINAL - A glass-with-terminal, in which a terminal is bonded to a glass without using solder, is disclosed. The glass-with-terminal has a configuration wherein a terminal ( | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120064809 | TUFTED BUFFING PAD - A buffing pad is comprised of a hub with a central opening for attaching the same to a power buffer. The pad includes a layer of tufted wool or other fibrous buffing medium spaced from but surrounding the hub and a block of material such as a cylindrical block of foam positioned between the fibrous buffing medium and the hub. The block of material includes an aperture therethrough that is in alignment with the central opening in the hub. The dimensions of the block of material are such as to prevent tufts of the fibrous buffing medium from entering the central opening of the hub and interfering with the ability of the buffing pad to be attached to the power buffer. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120064753 | SECURING DEVICE - A securing device comprises a frame having a first extension, a second extension and a body connecting the first and the second extensions, a retainer device having a first retainer arm, a second retainer arm and a bridging arm connecting both first ends of the first to the second retainer arms, a plurality of coupling devices extending from the body of the frame, coupling both second ends of the first and the second retainer arms of the retainer device to the frame; and a plurality of locking devices incorporated in the frame, locking the frame to an electrical connector to which the frame is to be attached. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120064304 | STRETCH RELEASABLE PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVES - An adhesive tape that is stretch releasable, articles that contain the adhesive tape, and uses of the adhesive tape are disclosed. The adhesive tape includes a backing layer that is adjacent to at least one pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. The backing layer includes a poly(alkylene)copolymer. Each pressure-sensitive adhesive layer includes a polyisobutylene material. The adhesive tapes can be optically clear. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120039089 | OPTICAL CONSTRUCTION AND DISPLAY SYSTEM INCORPORATING SAME - Optical constructions are disclosed. A disclosed optical construction includes a reflective polarizer layer, and an optical film that is disposed on the reflective polarizer layer. The optical film has an optical haze that is not less than about 50%. Substantial portions of each two neighboring major surfaces in the optical construction are in physical contact with each other. The optical construction has an axial luminance gain that is not less than about 1.2. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120038850 | OPTICAL FILM FOR PREVENTING OPTICAL COUPLING - Optical constructions are disclosed. A disclosed optical construction includes first and second major surfaces ( | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120037885 | NON-RADIATIVELY PUMPED WAVELENGTH CONVERTER - A light source has an active layer ( | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120036790 | Abrasive Material Comprising Reactive Inorganic Endothermic Compound - The invention provides a nonwoven fabric abrasive material, which comprises a reactive inorganic endothermic compound. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120029141 | AQUEOUS COATING COMPOSITION COMPRISING SPHERICAL SILICA PARTICLES AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Compositions include a polymer and silica nanoparticles dispersed in an aqueous continuous liquid phase. The polymer is a water-soluble copolymer of acrylic acid and an acrylamide, or a salt of the same. Methods of making and using the compositions to coat a substrate are also disclosed. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120028297 | ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING ARTICLES AND METHODS - The present invention refers to articles for collecting samples from a surface, articles for microbiological analyses of said samples, and methods of use of said articles. The articles include sample collectors, sample housings with optional barrier layers, and sample-ready reagent strips comprising hydrophilic agents to grow and detect microorganisms. The disclosure includes methods to collect, detect, and quantify microorganisms in a surface sample. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120022185 | EPOXY RESIN BASED CORE FILLER MATERIAL DEVELOPING LOW EXOTHERMIC HEAT - Curable compositions comprising (i) at least one epoxy resin comprising at least one aromatic moiety or a moiety derivable by hydrogenating an aromatic moiety and wherein the epoxy resin does not contain an aromatic amine moiety, (ii) an epoxide hardener system comprising (a) a carboxylic acid anhydride, (b) a first amine having a melting point from about 30° C. to about 100° C. and containing at least one primary amine group; and (c) a second amine having a melting point of from about 50° C. to about 180° C. and having at least one primary amine group, wherein the first and second amines are selected such that they have a difference in melting points of at least 10° C. and wherein the first and second amines are contained in minor amounts by weight as compared to the carboxylic acid anhydride; (iii) a filler capable of reducing the density of the curable composition and, optionally, (iv) a fire-retardant system that includes a mixture of: (a) at least one compound selected from the group comprising alkaline earth metal hydroxides and aluminium group hydroxides, and (b) at least one phosphorous-containing material, furthermore, cured compositions obtainable by curing the above curable composition, the use of the curable composition for filling of voids in honeycomb structures and processes for filing voids in honeycomb structures. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120021134 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR COATING WITH REDUCED DEFECTS - A process and apparatus for producing a polymer coating with reduced defects is described. The process includes coating a solution of a polymerizable material and a solvent on a substrate, polymerizing a portion of the polymerizable material, and removing a major portion of the solvent after polymerization of the portion of polymerizable material. A further polymerization of any remaining polymerizable material can occur after removal of the solvent. The apparatus includes a webline for conveying a substrate from an unwind roll to a windup roll, a coating section proximate the unwind roll for coating a solution of a polymerizable material and a solvent on the substrate, a polymerization section downweb from the coating section for polymerizing a portion of the polymerizable material, and a solvent removal section downweb from the polymerization section for removing the solvent after polymerization of the portion of the polymerizable material. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20110315316 | ADHESIVE ARTICLE COMPRISING AN ACRYLIC FOAM LAYER - The present disclosure provides an adhesive article comprising a foam layer having first and second major sides and a pressure sensitive adhesive layer associated with at least one of the major sides for the foam layer, said pressure sensitive adhesive layer comprising a cross-linked rubber and wherein the foam layer comprises an acrylic polymer obtainable by polymerization a polymerizable composition comprising one or more alkyl acrylates having an average of 3 to 14 carbon atoms in the alkyl groups, one or more polar monomers and one or more multi-functional monomers having at least two free radical polymerizable groups. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110312249 | OPTICAL FIBER POLISHING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A hand-held polishing apparatus is provided for polishing an optical fiber connector. The optical fiber connector mounted on the end of an optical fiber includes a connector housing and a ferrule. The polishing apparatus includes a connector mount to receive and hold the optical connector to position the end face of the ferrule adjacent to a polishing media. The polishing apparatus includes a housing having an upper portion and a base portion, a drive assembly and a lubricant dispensing system. The drive assembly controls orbital movement of the optical connector and linear movement of the polishing media through the polishing device, and the lubricant dispensing system supplies a lubricant from an internal reservoir disposed with in the housing to the polishing media near the end face of the ferrule of the optical connector. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110306379 | REMOTELY CONFIGURABLE WIRELESS INTERCOM SYSTEM FOR AN ESTABLISHMENT - Systems and methods associated with an intercom system for a drive-through, quick service restaurant facility is disclosed. Generally, a plurality of headsets is configured for communication with a base station. A speaker is associated with the drive-through facility is configured to be located near a menu board, and is configured for communication with the base station. A microphone is also configured to be located near the menu board and configured for communication with the base station. A plurality of parameters control the configuration of the intercom system, and the base station is connectable to a wide area communication network to enable remote adjustment of the plurality of parameters. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110305006 | GARMENT WITH A RETROREFLECTIVE AND ELECTROLUMINESCENT ARTICLE - A garment ( | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110294921 | FUSION BONDED EPOXY COATING COMPOSITIONS THAT INCLUDE MAGNESIUM OXIDE - A powdered epoxy coating composition for coating a substrate. The coating composition comprises: (a) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of at least one epoxy resin; (b) from about 1 wt % to about 30 wt % of at least one catechol novolak-type adhesion promoter; and (c) from about 0.1 wt % to about 5 wt % of magnesium oxide. The coating may also include from about 10 wt % to about 48 wt % of an inorganic filler. The coating composition provides improved adhesion at high temperature operating conditions and improved resistance to damage by cathodic disbondment for pipe, rebar, and other substrates. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110293944 | LEATHER ARTICLE HAVING IMPROVED SOIL RESISTANCE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - The present invention provides a leather article comprising a leather substrate having thereon at least one primer layer and a top layer, said top layer comprising a cross-linked composition obtainable by cross-linking a composition comprising one or more multi-functional monomers having two or more ethylenically unsaturated groups and optionally one or more mono-functional monomers having only one ethylenically unsaturated group and at least one of the multi-functional monomers and/or one of the monofunctional monomers when present, has a fluorinated segment. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110290119 | ANTIMICROBIAL ELECTRET WEB - Antimicrobial electret material are described. In some embodiments, the materials comprise a unitary web comprising an antimicrobial surface treatment and having certain properties. In other embodiments, an antimicrobial electret material is described comprising an electret web comprising an antimicrobial surface treatment wherein the surface treatment comprises a sparingly soluble silver-containing compound, a photosensitive antimicrobial agent that forms reactive oxygen species, a biguanide compound, or a combination thereof. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110287206 | Polylactic Acid-Containing Resin Composition, Polylactic Acid-Containing Resin Film and Methods Thereof - Polylactic acid-containing resin composition that includes a polylactic acid; and a (meth)acryl-silicone copolymer that includes a methyl (meth)acrylate; and a reactive silicone, wherein the (meth)acryl-silicone copolymer has a weight average molecular weight of 25,000 or more. Methods for producing a polylactic acid-containing resin composition, polylactic acid-containing resin films, polylactic acid-containing resin release films, polylactic acid-containing resin release films, and methods for producing polylactic acid-containing resin films are also disclosed. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110282010 | EPOXY RESIN COMPOSITION - An epoxy resin composition having low moisture permeability, transparency and a high refractive index. The epoxy resin composition includes an epoxy compound, and a compound having two or more crosslinking groups that are reactive with the epoxy compound. The weight ratio of (a) to (b) is from 0.3 to 3, and the epoxy resin composition has a refractive index of 1.6 or higher. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110275159 | CHEMICAL INDICATOR COMPOSITION, INDICATORS AND METHODS - A chemical indicator composition comprising a bismuth (III) compound selected from the group consisting of bismuth (III) oxide and a bismuth (III) compound comprising at least one organic group which includes 2 to 20 carbon atoms; elemental sulfur; and a compound which makes the composition alkaline when exposed to water vapor at an elevated temperature; a chemical indicator composition comprising a bismuth (III) compound; elemental sulfur; a compound which makes the composition alkaline when exposed to water vapor at an elevated temperature; and at least one acid other than any acid present in the bismuth (III) compound; a chemical indicator comprising a substrate and the composition coated on at least a portion of a major surface of the substrate; methods of making the chemical indicator; and methods of using the chemical indicator are disclosed. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110274920 | TAPE COMPRISING RECYCLED PAPER - A masking tape having a crepe paper backing comprising recycled post-consumer waste (PCW) paper. The paper backing comprises at least about 30 wt % PCW paper and retains the desirable resistance to slivering of non-PCW containing masking tapes through selection of an increased dry saturant loading rate of at least 40 wt %. This results in cross-directional (CD) tear values of at least 40 grams-force (gf). | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110268950 | Electromagnetic Wave Shielding Gel-Like Composition - A gel-like composition that includes a gel, wherein the gel includes a polymer and an ionic liquid contained in the network of the polymer; and an electromagnetic wave suppressor, wherein the electromagnetic wave suppressor is dispersed in the gel and wherein the thermal conductivity of the gel-like composition is at least 0.8 W/mK. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110259812 | FILTER ELEMENT AND SEAL THEREFOR - A filter cell element for use in a housing to form a filtering assembly. The filter element has a media pack having an interior and a separator element having a passage therein for radial fluid communication between the media pack interior and an edge of the media pack. An overmold seal at the media pack edge seals the media pack to the separator element. Methods of making the filter element and methods of using are also disclosed. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110256648 | Method of Making Double-sided Wavelength Converter and Light Generating Device Using Same - A method of forming a light conversion element includes providing a semiconductor construction having a first photoluminescent element epitaxially grown together with a second photoluminescent element. A first region is etched in the first photoluminescent element from a first side of the semiconductor construction and a second region is etched in the second photoluminescent element from a second side of the semiconductor construction. In some embodiments the wavelength converter is attached to an electroluminescent element, such as a light emitting diode (LED). | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110256531 | BIODETECTION ARTICLES | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110255167 | MULTILAYER OPTICAL FILMS SUITABLE FOR BI-LEVEL INTERNAL PATTERNING - A reflective film includes a first optical stack that provides a first reflective characteristic and a second optical stack that provides a second reflective characteristic. The optical stacks also have first and second absorptive characteristics that are suitable to absorptively heat the respective stacks upon exposure to light including a write wavelength while maintaining the structural integrity of the stacks. The absorptive heating can change the first and second reflective characteristics to third and fourth reflective characteristics, respectively. A blocking layer that at least partially blocks light of the write wavelength may also be provided between the optical stacks to permit absorptive heating of any selected one of the optical stacks. The reflective characteristics of the optical stacks can thus be independently modified in any desired patterns by appropriate delivery of light beams that include the write wavelength. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110254568 | ORGANIC CHEMICAL SENSOR WITH MICROPOROUS ORGANISILICATE MATERIAL - Sensing elements for sensing organic chemical analytes are disclosed. The sensing elements include a first electrode and a second electrode, and a substantially microporous, amorphous, hydrophobic, analyte-responsive organosilicate material in proximity to the first and second electrodes. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110253301 | Stretch Releasable Adhesive Tape - Adhesive tapes, articles containing the adhesive tapes, methods of making the adhesive tapes, and uses of the adhesive tapes are described. The adhesive tape is stretch releasable and can be used to couple two substrates together. The adhesive tape can be removed easily to separate the two substrates for any reason. The adhesive tape includes a backing layer and at least one pressure-sensitive adhesive layer adjacent to the backing layer. The backing layer contains a first acrylic copolymer. Each pressure-sensitive adhesive layer contains a second acrylic copolymer plus inorganic particles that are dispersed or suspended in the second acrylic copolymer. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110250401 | Method of Producing a Component of a Device, and the Resulting Components and Devices - The present method comprises providing a flexible web substrate (e.g., polymeric flexible web substrates) that forms at least part of a component of a device, coating so as to wet-out on and cover all or a substantial portion of a major surface on one side or both sides of the flexible web substrate with flowable polymeric material, while the flexible web substrate is moving in a down-web direction, and solidifying the polymeric material so as to form one cleaning layer on the major surface of one side or both sides of the flexible web substrate. The present invention can be utilized in a continuous in-line manufacturing process. In applications of the present invention where the flexible web substrate will not form a component of a device, the present invention broadly provides a method for cleaning particles from a flexible web of indefinite length. Each cleaning layer forms a substantially adhesive bond to the major surface that is readily removable without damaging or leaving a substantial residue of cleaning layer material on the major surface. A substantial number of the particles that were on this major surface are captured by and removable with the cleaning layer. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110247974 | FILTRATION SYSTEM - A filtration system is disclosed comprising a filter manifold and a filter cartridge. The filter manifold comprises a bracket, a valve, a manifold feed port, a manifold filtrate port, and a handle. The valve is held by the bracket and comprises a fixed portion attached to the bracket and a rotary portion. The handle is operatively connected to the rotary portion and comprises a cartridge lifter having one of a camming ramp or a camming lug lifter engagement feature. The handle is rotatable to a service position and a disengaged position, wherein the manifold feed port is blocked by the valve when the handle is in the disengaged position. The filter cartridge comprises a cartridge feed port, a cartridge filtrate port, and an external cartridge surface having one of a camming lug or a camming ramp for engaging the lifter engagement feature. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110247511 | Apparatus and Method for Making Fiducials on a Substrate - Fiducials having substantially continuous portions made on a substrate allow the position of the substrate to be determined. An approach for making fiducials involves moving first and second fiducial devices together back and forth across the substrate along a trajectory having a component along the lateral axis of the substrate while the substrate and the first and second fiducial devices are in relative motion along the longitudinal axis of the substrate. The first fiducial device operates to make one fiducial on the substrate during the movement along the trajectory and the relative motion. The second fiducial device operates to make another fiducial on the substrate during the movement along the trajectory and the relative motion. The fiducials may be formed so that they have a constant spatial frequency with the first fiducial being out of phase with respect to the second fiducial. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110245373 | ACRYLIC THERMAL CONDUCTIVE SHEET AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - To provide a thermal conductive sheet having improved thermal conductivity while maintaining flexibility and flame retardancy, and a method for producing the same. The above sheet can be obtained from hardened material comprising: a binder component (A) containing at least one alkyl(meth)acrylate monomer having an alkyl group of 12 to 18 carbon atoms and/or a partial polymer thereof; aluminum hydroxide particles (B) having an average particle diameter of 0.3 m or more and less than 4.0 m which are obtained by a crystallization method and are not subjected to a pulverization treatment; aluminum hydroxide particles (C) having an average particle diameter of 4.0 m or more and 15.0 m or less which are obtained by a crystallization method and are not subjected to a pulverization treatment, and also satisfy the relation: average particle diameter of the particles (C)/average particle diameter of the particles (B)=3 to 15; and a reaction initiator (D); wherein the content of the component (A) is 100 parts by mass, the content of the component (B) is from 50 to 400 parts by mass, the content of the component (C) is from 50 to 1,000 parts by mass, and the content of the component (D) is from 0.01 to 5 parts by mass. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110244511 | METHODS AND ARTICLES FOR DETECTING HEMOLYTIC MICROORGANISMS - A thin film culture plate device useful for detecting hemolysin-producing microorganisms is included. The device can further include selective agents and/or indicators to differentiate groups or species microorganisms. Methods of use include detecting or enumerating hemolysin-producing microorganisms. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110244159 | THERMOPLASTIC SILICONE-BASED POLYMER PROCESS ADDITIVES FOR INJECTION MOLDING APPLICATIONS - There is provided a thermoplastic silicone-based polymer process additive component for use in injection molding applications, articles made using the silicone-based polymer process additive component, and methods for making these articles. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110232243 | MOUNTING MAT AND POLLUTION CONTROL DEVICE WITH THE SAME - Non-woven mat including magnesium aluminum silicate glass fibers and amorphous refractory ceramic fibers, bio-soluble ceramic fibers, and/or heat-treated silica fibers. Embodiments of the nonwoven mat surprisingly have a Resiliency Value after three thermal cycles from 25° C. to 700° C./400° C. of the Real Condition Fixture Test at least 1.1 times greater than the Resiliency Value of a comparable non-woven mat consisting of any individual type of fibers of the non-woven mat. The non-woven mats are useful, for example, in pollution control devices and other thermal insulation applications. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110229421 | SURFACE-TREATED CALCIUM PHOSPHATE PARTICLES SUITABLE FOR ORAL CARE AND DENTAL COMPOSITIONS - Calcium phosphate particles are described comprising a surface treatment wherein the surface treatment comprises at least one sugar alcohol, at least one glycerophosphoric acid compound, or mixture thereof. Also described are various oral care compositions comprising surface treated calcium phosphate particles and methods of surface treating calcium phosphate particles. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110211326 | MECHANICAL CABLE ENTRY PORT - A port entry device ( | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110201531 | Method for Treating Hydrocarbon-Bearing Formations with Fluorinated Epoxides - A method of treating a hydrocarbon-bearing formation with a fluorinated epoxide and a treated hydrocarbon-bearing formation. A method of making proppants is also disclosed, which includes combining a plurality of particles with a fluorinated epoxide. The particles comprise at least one of sand, resin-coated sand, ceramic, thermoplastic, clay, bauxite, nut or seed shells, fruit pits, or wood. A particle treated with a ring-opened product of a fluorinated epoxide is also disclosed, wherein the particle comprises one of sand, resin-coated sand, ceramic, thermoplastic, clay, bauxite, nut or seed shells, fruit pits, or wood. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110199697 | LIGHT DIRECTING FILM AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A light directing film includes a structured major surface with a plurality of microstructures extending along a first direction. Each microstructure has a first region and a second region different from the first region, a substantially constant height in the first region and a non-constant maximum height in the second region greater than the substantially constant height in the first region, and a same lateral cross sectional shape in the first region and the second region. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110179631 | Processes for Producing Optical Elements Showing Virtual Images - A virtual image (VI) device displays an image that appears to lie above or below the plane of the device. A method of manufacturing a VI display device includes calculating an initial VI flux pattern based on an object and then fabricating a substrate having a VI array pattern based on the initial VI flux pattern. A plurality of lenses may then be applied over the VI array pattern. The VI substrate may be static or dynamic, and may show grey scale information. A photomask may be used as an intermediate element in the manufacture of the VI substrate, or may act as the VI substrate itself. A method of producing the initial VI flux pattern includes virtually tracing rays generated by different points of the object to an image plane and ii) summing the rays from the different points. The rays may be traced through a lens array. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110177492 | METHOD OF CLASSIFYING CHEMICALLY CROSSLINKED CELLULAR SAMPLES USING MASS SPECTRA - A method of analyzing cellular samples that include a chemically crosslinked analyte is provided. The analysis typically involves the use of mass spectrometry. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110176325 | VISCOELASTIC LIGHTGUIDE - Disclosed herein is an optical device having a light source and a viscoelastic lightguide. Light from the light source enters the viscoelastic lightguide and is transported within the lightguide by total internal reflection. The viscoelastic lightguide may comprise a pressure sensitive adhesive. The optical device may be used in a variety of constructions wherein the device emits light being transported within the viscoelastic lightguide. Constructions include those used for signs, markings, illumination devices, display devices, keypad assemblies and tail light assemblies for vehicles. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110159786 | Polishing Pad with Porous Elements and Method of Making and Using the Same - The disclosure is directed to polishing pads with porous polishing elements, and to methods of making and using such pads in a polishing process. In one exemplary embodiment, the polishing pad includes a multiplicity of polishing elements, at least some of which are porous, each polishing element affixed to a support layer so as to restrict lateral movement of the polishing elements with respect to one or more of the other polishing elements, but remaining moveable in an axis normal to a polishing surface of the polishing elements. In certain embodiments, the polishing pad may include a guide plate positioned to arrange and optionally affix the plurality of polishing elements on the support layer, and additionally, a polishing composition distribution layer. In some embodiments, the pores are distributed throughout substantially the entire porous polishing element. In other embodiments, the pores are distributed substantially at the polishing surface of the elements. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110146199 | ROOF TILE ATTACHMENT METHOD - Methods of attaching roof tiles are disclosed. The methods may be used to attach a new roof or to upgrade an existing roof. The methods include the use of mechanical fasteners and polymer adhesives, including foamable adhesives. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110143334 | MICROBIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF FLUID SAMPLE ANALYSIS - Methods and systems for detecting the presence of a target microorganism in a liquid sample are provided. Methods comprise the steps of passing the liquid sample through a surface filter, placing the surface filter into contact with a culture device, incubating the culture device for a period of time and detecting the presence of a target microorganism. Methods may be used with an automated detection system. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110143134 | RELEASE MATERIALS - The present application is directed to an adhesive article comprising a pressure sensitive adhesive layer and a release layer in contact with the pressure sensitive adhesive layer. The release layer comprises a polyolefin block copolymer. Generally, the polyolefin block copolymer has a density of no greater than 0.9 g/cc. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110136704 | Methods of Treating a Hydrocarbon-Bearing Formation, a Well Bore, and Particles - Methods of treating articles using a compound represented by formula: (I) wherein each of X and Y is independently a thiol, a halogen, a hydrogen, a hydroxyl, a hydroalkyl, a carboxylic acid, an aldehyde, a carboxylic ester, or a carboxamide; R′ is hydrogen, alkyl, or aryl; and x and y are each independently 0 to 10, wherein x+y is at least 1 and articles treated by such methods. In some embodiments, the article is a hydrocarbon-bearing formation. In some embodiments, the article is a particle, and the method further comprises treating the article with a fluorochemical comprising at least one fluoroaliphatic segment and at least one hydrophilic segment. In some embodiments, the method is used to treat a well bore. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110100916 | SOLID SUPPORT WITH A GRAFTED CHAIN - Articles that contain a solid support with a grafted chain extending from the solid support, methods of making these articles, and various uses of the articles are described. More specifically, the grafted chain has a functional group that can react with or interact with target compound. Alternatively, the functional group on the grafted chain can react with a modifying agent to provide another group that can react with or interact with the target compound. The grafted chains are attached to the solid support through a ring-opened azlactone group. The articles can be used to purify the target compound or to separate the target compound from other molecules in a sample. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110100746 | VISCOELASTIC PHONONIC CRYSTAL - A sound barrier and method of sound insulation are disclosed. In one aspect of the disclosure, a sound barrier comprises a first, solid medium, such as a viscoelastic solid and a second medium, such as air. At least one of the two media forms a periodic array disposed in the other medium. The solid medium has a speed of propagation of longitudinal sound wave and a speed of propagation of transverse sound wave, the speed of propagation of longitudinal sound wave being at least about 30 times the speed of propagation of transverse sound wave. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110086972 | OPTICAL FILMS COMPRISING PHENYL ETHYLENE (METH)ACRYLATE MONOMERS - Presently described are (e.g. microstructured) optical films and polymerizable resin compositions comprising at least one (meth)acrylate monomer comprising an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl ethylene group referred to as phenyl ethylene (meth)acrylate monomers. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110059249 | METHODS OF SLIDE COATING TWO OR MORE FLUIDS - A method of slide coating that includes providing a first fluid including at least one solvent and at least one polymer; providing a second fluid, including multi unit polymeric precursors; flowing the first fluid down a first slide surface, to create a first fluid layer on the first slide surface; flowing the second fluid down a second slide surface; coating the substrate with the first and second fluid by flowing the first fluid layer and the second fluid layer from the first slide surface to the substrate; moving the substrate; and curing the first fluid, the second fluid, or some combination thereof. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110043727 | ADHESIVE LAYER FOR MULTILAYER OPTICAL FILM - Disclosed herein is an optical article including a multilayer optical film, a light transmissive support layer, and an adhesive layer disposed between the multilayer optical film and the light transmissive support layer. The adhesive layer includes an aromatic polyester (meth)acrylate oligomer and an aromatic ethylenically unsaturated monomer, wherein the total amount of the aromatic polyester (meth)acrylate oligomer and the aromatic ethylenically unsaturated monomer is at least about 90 wt. % of the adhesive layer. Also disclosed herein is a method of making the optical article and display devices including the optical article. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110004331 | METHODS OF PREPARING A VIRTUAL DENTITION MODEL AND FABRICATING A DENTAL RETAINER THEREFROM - A virtual model of a dental patient's dentition is provided by obtaining a digital data file of the patient's teeth and orthodontic appliances connected to the teeth, and then combining data from the data file with other data that represents surfaces of the teeth underlying the appliances. The virtual model is useful in preparing a physical model of the patient's current dentition that can be used, for example, to make a dental retainer. Advantageously, the retainer can be fabricated before the orthodontic appliances are disconnected from the patient's teeth and ready for use as soon as the patient's teeth have reached their desired positions in the oral cavity | 01-06-2011 |
| 20100319920 | METHODS FOR IMPROVING THE PRODUCTIVITY OF OIL PRODUCING WELLS - Methods for treating formations bearing brine and at least one of black oil or volatile oil using a composition containing a nonionic polymer and solvent. The solvent at least one of solubilizes or displaces at least one of brine or oil in the formation. Methods for making a composition for treating a formation bearing brine an at least one of black oil or volatile oil are also disclosed. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100317021 | FLUIDIC ANTIBODY-CONTAINING DEVICES AND METHODS - The invention relates to devices and methods for analyzing a sample (and preferably preparing a sample), which is particularly used in analysis, such as analysis of a sample for a bacterium of interest. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100297888 | CONNECTOR - A connector comprising an insulative housing that has a top, a bottom, a first side, a second side, all four sides connected to form a mating face and a board-mounting end; a plurality of terminals supported in the housing and terminating at the board-mounting end wherein each terminal further comprises a contact portion configured to establish electrical contact with a complementary mating connector, a solder tail that extends out of the housing at the board-mounting end, a body portion that is disposed intermediate the contact portion and the solder tail and which interconnect them together; a plurality of solder tabs engaged with the housing; and a plurality of engagement portions coupled to the housing to confine the solder tabs to a predetermined position with respect to the housing. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100297588 | DENTAL COMPOSITIONS WITH NATURAL TOOTH FLUORESCENCE AND METHODS - Hardenable dental compositions which include a fluorescent diether terephthalate and a resin system, such that when hardened, the compositions have a natural tooth fluorescence, methods of making the compositions, and dental articles made from the compositions are disclosed. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100293732 | CLEANING DEVICE HAVING MULTIPLE CLEANING SURFACES - The cleaning device of the present invention comprises: a cleaning portion, the cleaning portion is provided with a cleaning surface and an opposite surface opposed to said cleaning surface; a supporting arm ( | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100292362 | Dental Composition Containing a Surfactant and an F-Containing Compound, Process of Production and Use Thereof - The invention relates to a curable dental composition comprising a) a curable organopolysiloxane polymer, b) a crosslinker compound capable of crosslinking said organopolysiloxane polymer, c) a catalyst capable of catalyzing a crosslinking reaction of component (A) and component (B), d) a surfactant, e) a F-containing compound, wherein the F-containing compound has the following formula: (G1-L1-O)s-Rfa-O-L2-G2 wherein: G1 and G2 each independently represents a non-ionic endgroup that is free of polyoxyalkylene groups or contains polyoxyalkylene such that the total amount thereof in the F-containing compound is not more than 10% by weight based on the molecular weight of the F-containing compound; L1 and L2 each independently represents an aliphatic hydrocarbon group or a partially or fully fluorinated aliphatic hydrocarbon group; Rfa represents a mono-valent or divalent partially or fully fluorinated aliphatic group or a partially or fully fluorinated aliphatic group interrupted by one or more oxygen atoms; with the proviso that at least one of the following conditions is fulfilled: (i) at least one of the moieties L1-G1 and L2-G2 is partially or fully fluorinated or (ii) Rf is a partially or fully fluorinated aliphatic group interrupted by one or more oxygen atoms. The invention also relates to a kit of parts and a method of producing a dental composition as well as the use of the dental composition for the preparation of or as impression material or for the preparation of crowns and bridges. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100292110 | USE OF FLUOROCARBON SURFACTANTS TO IMPROVE THE PRODUCTIVITY OF GAS AND GAS CONDENSATE WELLS - The present invention includes composition having a nonionic, fluorinated polymeric surfactant, water and solvent. Embodiments of compositions according to the present invention are useful, for example, for recovering hydrocarbons from subterranean clastic formations. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100288580 | SOUND BARRIER FOR AUDIBLE ACOUSTIC FREQUENCY MANAGEMENT - A sound barrier comprises a substantially periodic array of structures disposed in a first medium having a first density, the structures being made of a second medium having a second density different from the first density, wherein one of the first and second media is a viscoelastic medium having a speed of propagation of longitudinal sound wave and a speed of propagation of transverse sound wave, the speed of propagation of longitudinal sound wave being at least about 30 times the speed of propagation of transverse sound wave, and wherein the other of the first and second media is a viscoelastic or elastic medium. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100288500 | FIBER AGGREGATE - Fiber aggregate comprising organic polymeric fibers, wherein the organic polymeric fibers have an average length in a range from 2 to 20 millimeters, an average diameter up to 100 micrometer, and comprise at least 75 percent by solid volume of the fiber aggregate, wherein the fiber aggregate has an unrestrained bulk density of at least 0.05 g/cm | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100288495 | METHODS OF TREATING SUBTERRANEAN WELLS USING CHANGEABLE ADDITIVES - Fluid compositions and methods of making and using same are described, one composition comprising a well treatment fluid and an additive combined with the well treatment fluid, wherein the additive is selected from solids, liquids and combinations thereof, the additive having a surface shape, at least one property of the surface shape enabling it to change under influence of a controllable parameter after the composition is deployed into a hydraulic fracture or gravel pack. In methods of the disclosure, the additive exists initially in a first state, and then is changed to a second state. The first state may increase proppant flowback efficiency, while the second state may increase hydraulic conductivity. In certain embodiments, the additive may change back to its first state. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100285398 | TAMPER INDICATING ARTICLE - Tamper indicating articles that include a surface-feature image-generating layer and an adhesive layer are described. The surface-feature image-generating layer generates a visible, surface-feature-generated image upon exposure to light. The intensity of the surface-feature-generated image is reduced when taped-over. Single-image and dual-image tamper indicating articles are also described, including buried dual-image and adjacent dual-image tamper indicating articles. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100282409 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS - Antimicrobial compositions are provided that include a hydroalcoholic solvent system comprising a lower C | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100276193 | MAGNETIC SHIELDING GASKET AND METHOD OF FILLING A GAP IN AN EMI SHIELDED SYSTEM - Disclosed is a magnetic shielding gasket, comprising a conductive foam substrate exhibiting resilience and recoverability and having a first surface, a magnetic layer attached to said first surface of the conductive foam substrate and wherein the magnetic layer exhibits magnetic permeability, wherein the initial magnetic permeability of the magnetic layer is greater than 1000 @ 0.1 A/m and the maximum magnetic permeability of the magnetic layer is greater than 5000 @ 0.1 A/m. Also disclosed is a method of filling a gap in an EMI shielded system. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100270327 | LIQUID STORAGE TANK WITH INTERNAL FLOW CONTROL BAFFLE AND METHODS - A liquid storage tank assembly includes a baffle member and a tank assembly. The baffle member includes a generally helical or spiral shaped portion. The baffle member defines a spiral flow path between inlet and outlet openings of the tank assembly. When the baffle member is positioned within the tank and the tank assembly holds a volume of a first liquid, input of a supply of a second liquid at the inlet to the tank assembly forces the first liquid along the spiral flow path and out of the tank assembly exit without substantial mixing of the first and second liquids before substantially all of the first liquid has been dispensed. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100270019 | METHOD OF OBTAINING A TREATMENT COMPOSITION FOR IMPROVING THE PRODUCTIVITY OF HYDROCARBON PRODUCING WELLS - A method of obtaining a treatment composition for treating a hydrocarbon-bearing clastic formation having brine therein to enhance recovery of hydrocarbon from the formation. The method comprises: obtaining a formation information set comprising a temperature value, brine content value, and brine composition data obtained from a geological zone of the hydrocarbon-bearing clastic formation; comparing the formation information set to a compatibility information set to generate a comparison information set, the compatibility information set comprising compatibility information for at least at least one model brine and at least one model composition at least one model temperature; selecting a treatment composition based, at least in part, on the at least one comparison information set, wherein the treatment composition comprises a second surfactant dissolved in a second solvent; and obtaining the treatment composition for treating the hydrocarbon-bearing clastic formation to enhance recovery of hydrocarbon from the formation. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100263865 | PROPPANTS AND USES THEREOF - Compositions comprising a proppant core having an outer surface and polymeric microspheres attached to at least a portion of the outer surface are described. The compositions are useful, for example, to increase the productivity of a hydrocarbon oil or gas bearing well. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100261801 | METHOD FOR MAKING A FUNCTIONALIZED MEMBRANE - The present disclosure describes functional membranes and a method for making a functional membrane. The method includes providing a porous substrate, applying the at least one graftable species to the porous substrate, and treating the coated porous substrate with electron beam radiation to provide a functionalized membrane. The method includes forming a functionalized membrane comprising a gradient of grafted species attached to the porous substrate. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100258977 | Methods for Forming Microporous and Antimicrobial Articles - The present disclosure describes a method for forming microporous and antimicrobial articles. The method comprises preparing an initial composition containing a semicrystalline polylactic acid material, a nonpolymeric aliphatic ester diluent, and a nucleating agent. The initial composition is heated to form a melt blended composition. Upon cooling, the melt blended composition phase separates into a composition having two continuous phases. A network of interconnected micropores may be formed by stretching the composition, by removing at least a portion of the nonpolymeric aliphatic ester diluent from the composition, or a combination thereof. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100248216 | SAMPLE PREPARATION CONTAINER AND METHOD - A system and method for preparing and analyzing samples. The system can include a sample preparation system and a sample detection system coupled to the sample preparation system. The sample preparation system can include a deformable self-supporting receptacle comprising a reservoir adapted to contain a liquid composition comprising a source and a diluent. The sample detection system can be positioned in fluid communication with the reservoir, and can be adapted to analyze a sample of the liquid composition for an analyte of interest. The system can further include a fluid path defined at least partially by the reservoir and the sample detection system. The method can include applying pressure to the deformable self-supporting receptacle to move a sample of the liquid composition in the fluid path to the sample detection system, and analyzing the sample for the analyte of interest with the sample detection system. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100245995 | PROJECTION SCREEN - A projection screen for use in a projection system that includes an image source, such as a projector, is substantially flexible. In one embodiment, the projection screen includes a film to provide stiffness to the projection screen. In some embodiments, the film may be substantially self-supporting, thereby allowing for easier manipulating of the projection screen, such as when the projection screen is coupled to an application surface. In other embodiments, the projection screen includes a repositionable adhesive. The repositionable adhesive aids the coupling of the projection screen to a desired position on the application surface. For example, a user may couple the projection screen to the application surface in a first position, and, while the projection screen is still coupled to the application surface, adjust the position of the projection screen to a second position, such as by sliding the projection screen between the first and second positions. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100243471 | COMPOSITION, METHOD AND PROCESS FOR POLISHING A WAFER - A composition for use in polishing a wafer is disclosed. The composition includes an aqueous solution of initial components substantially free of loose abrasive particles and having a pH in the range of about 2 to 7, the aqueous solution including at least one polyelectrolyte and a surfactant. In certain embodiments, the wafer polishing composition can be adjusted to control cut rate and selectivity for modifying semiconductor wafers using a fixed abrasive Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) process. Also disclosed is a CMP method and a process for polishing a wafer using the polishing composition. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100242958 | MEDICINAL INHALATION DEVICES AND COMPONENTS THEREOF - A medicinal inhalation device having a non-metal coating coated on at least a portion thereof, and onto which non-metal coating an at least partially fluorinated compound is then covalently bonded. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100240833 | POLYLACTIC ACID-CONTAINING RESIN COMPOSITIONS - A polylactic acid-containing resin composition that include (a) a polylactic acid and (b) a (meth)acrylic copolymer having a molecular weight in excess of 30,000 and that is the reaction product of a monomer mixture including a methyl (meth)acrylate (i) and a (meth)acrylic acid ester (ii) that is different than the methyl (meth)acrylate (i). The (meth)acrylic acid ester (ii) is represented by any one of formula (I): CH | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100240799 | ANTIMICROBIAL FILM-FORMING COMPOSITION, ANTIMICROBIAL FILM, AND METHOD OF VERIFYING THE PRESENCE OF AN ANTIMICROBIAL FILM - An antimicrobial film-forming composition, an antimicrobial film, and a method of verifying the presence of an antimicrobial film. The film-forming composition can include no greater than 10 weight percent of polyvinyl alcohol, from 0.05 to 15 weight percent of polyhexamethylene biguanide, from 0.001 to 10 weight percent of a quaternary ammonium compound, and water or a water-based solvent. The film-forming composition can form a water-soluble, biocidal antimicrobial film that includes no greater than 98 weight percent of polyvinyl alcohol, and from 1 to 15 weight percent of each of polyhexamethylene biguanide and the quaternary ammonium compound. The method can include applying a film-forming composition comprising an indicator dye to a surface, drying the film-forming composition to form an antimicrobial film, and triggering the antimicrobial film to trigger the indicator dye to verify the presence of the film. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100229859 | POWDER FILLING PROCESSES - A method for filling a plurality of microdepressions in a major surface of a web with finely divided powder in which the web is fed continuously to and through a powder filling stage including a driven roller. At the powder filling stage, the powder, which is fed either onto the web upstream of the roller or to the roller of the powder filling stage, is filled into the microdepressions of the web using the driven roller, wherein said roller is rotating about an axis generally transverse to the direction of web, while the surface speed of the roller and the web speed are different and wherein the roller and web are positioned relative to one another, such that between the upper surface of the web and the outer surface of the roller there is a gap. A method of manufacturing an elongate carrier with microdepressions containing finely divided powder comprising steps filling a plurality of microdepressions in a major surface of a web as described, removing from upper surface of the web excess powder not filled within the microdepressions and remaining on areas of the surface between the depressions, and optionally slitting and/or cutting the web in width and/or length. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100227225 | SOLVENT COMPOSITION AND ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE - To provide a solvent composition that exhibits non-volatility, non-flammability, thermal stability, chemical stability and high ion conductivity, is excellent in high rate charge/discharge characteristics, is free from the drop of performance at low temperatures and can function as a non-aqueous electrolyte in electrochemical devices. Solvent composition comprising an ionic liquid and a halogenated solvent, which has a halogenation degree of 87% or below and contains at least one partially halogenated alkyl group and/or at least one partially halogenated alkylene group, and in which the solvent composition is under a single phase and in an uniform condition at 25° C. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100224361 | Compositions and Methods for Treating a Water Blocked Well - The present invention includes a method of treating a hydrocarbon-bearing clastic formation having non-connate water, the method includes contacting the hydrocarbon-bearing clastic formation with a composition that includes a solvent and a surfactant wherein the solvent at least partially displaces or solubilizes the water in the formation. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100221159 | LOW PRESSURE DROP, HIGHLY ACTIVE CATALYST SYSTEMS USING CATALYTICALLY ACTIVE GOLD - Highly active, low pressure drop catalyst systems. Catalytically active material is provided on at least a portion of the channel sidewalls of a body comprising one or more flow-through channels. The channel sidewalls preferably bear a charge, e.g., an electrostatic or electret charge, to help adhere the catalytically active material to the sidewall. The catalytically active material preferably includes gold provided on a particulate support, and PVD techniques are used to deposit catalytically active gold onto the support. Optionally, the gold-bearing particulates may be charged as well in a manner to facilitate attraction between the particulates and the sidewalls. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100219546 | DIGITALLY FORMING A DENTAL MODEL FOR FABRICATING ORTHODONTIC LABORATORY APPLIANCES - The present invention provides a method that uses digital data, such as that obtained from an intraoral scanner, to fabricate a wide range of customized laboratory appliances. The digital data is used to form a negative mold, which is in turn used to make a physical dental model. The negative mold is configured such that it can be flexed, stretched, fractured or disassembled to release the physical dental model. The physical dental model is then used for fabricating an orthodontic laboratory appliance. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100218761 | UNITARY RESPIRATOR WITH MOLDED THERMOSET ELASTOMERIC ELEMENTS - A respiratory protection composite facepiece is disclosed and includes a polymeric rigid facepiece body portion having a first surface and a second surface and a silicone sealing facepiece element chemically bonded at least one of the first surface or the second surface. The first and second surfaces can be opposing major surfaces. A second silicone element is chemically bonded to at least one of the first surface or the second surface. Methods of making the same are also disclosed. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100215918 | METHOD FOR FORMING AN ARTICLE HAVING A DECORATIVE SURFACE - The invention refers to a method for forming an article having a decorative surface comprising: a) screen printing an ink composition comprising a curable composition onto at least one major surface of a thermoformable polymeric sheet; b) curing said curable composition to obtain a printed sheet having on at least one major surface an ink comprising a cured composition; and c) thermoforming the printed sheet to obtain a decorated article, wherein said curable composition comprises a polyisocyanate and a component comprising isocyanate reactive groups and wherein said ink composition contains a solvent or solvent blend in which said curable composition is soluble or miscible. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100203537 | DUAL OLIGONUCLEOTIDE METHOD OF NUCLEIC ACID DETECTION - Methods for amplifying and detecting nucleic acids are described, as well as sets of 5′ labeled oligonucleotides. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100197963 | FLUORINATED OXY-CARBOXYLIC ACIDS, DERIVATIVES, AND METHODS OF PREPARATION - Provided are fluorinated oxy-carboxylic acids, derivatives of oxy-carboxylic acids, and methods of preparing oxy-carboxylic acids and derivatives thereof. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100197533 | THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE GREASE - The invention relates to thermally conductive greases that may contain carrier oil(s), dispersant(s), and thermally conductive particles, wherein the thermally conductive particles are a mixture of at least three distributions of thermally conductive particles, each of the at least three distributions of thermally conductive particles having an average (D | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100197368 | CABLE HARNESS BODY - To provide a connecting means that can facilitate electrical connection between the circuit boards mounted in an electronic apparatus and can attain the miniaturization of connecting parts. A cable harness body comprising a plurality of cables for electrically connecting circuit boards mounted in an electronic apparatus and the terminal members disposed on both ends of said cables, wherein at least one of said terminal members is comprised of a flexible circuit board and an adhesive layer on the surface of the electric connecting part of said flexible circuit board. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100196607 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING DISPLACEMENT SCALES - Methods and systems for forming a displacement scale comprising TIR prisms on a substrate are described. A system for forming the displacement scale includes one or more rollers having a pattern of total internal reflection (TIR) prism features in negative relief. As the rollers are rotated, the scale is formed on the substrate. The rollers may also include pattern features in negative relief. Rotation of the rollers simultaneously forms the displacement scale and the pattern features on the substrate. The TIR prism features of the displacement scale may be oriented to provide measurement of one or more of lateral displacement, longitudinal displacement and angular displacement. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100190420 | ABRASIVE DISC - To provide an abrasive disc which has a small size in the thickness direction and, therefore, can grind objects easily even if they are narrow portions or side walls of grooves and which has a strength enough for resisting the force applied during grinding. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100188668 | TOTAL INTERNAL REFLECTION DISPLACEMENT SCALE - Methods and systems for determining the displacement of a substrate using a scale comprising TIR scale features are described. A scale that includes a number of total internal reflection (TIR) prisms as scale elements is disposed on the substrate. Light directed towards the scale is modulated by the TIR prisms. A signal indicating a displacement of the substrate is generated based on the modulated light. The signal | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100184881 | HYDROPHILIZED CURABLE SILICONE IMPRESSION MATERIALS WITH IMPROVED STORAGE BEHAVIOR - The invention relates to hydrophilized curable silicone compositions which contain organopolysiloxanes, hydrophilizers and at least one stabilizing phosphorous compound. The compositions are particularly suitable as curable impression materials in dental applications, especially as wash impression materials. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100168300 | AQUEOUS COMPOSITIONS OF FLUORINATED SURFACTANTS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Aqueous compositions comprising surfactant represented by a formula selected from the group consisting of: [R | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100167964 | Compositions and Methods for Treating a Water Blocked Well - The present invention includes a method of treating a hydrocarbon-bearing clastic formation having non-connate water by contacting the hydrocarbon-bearing clastic formation with a composition that includes a solvent and a nonionic fluorinated polymeric surfactant wherein the solvent at least partially displaces or solubilizes the water in the formation. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100152071 | Method for Treating a Formation with a Solvent - The present invention includes compositions and methods for treating a hydrocarbon-bearing formation by contacting the hydrocarbon-bearing formation with a fluid that includes at least one of a polyol or polyol ether, wherein the polyol and polyol ether independently have from 2 to 25 carbon atoms; and at least one of a monohydroxy alcohol, ether, or ketone, wherein the monohydroxy alcohol, ether, and ketone independently have from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and wherein the at least one of a polyol or polyol ether is present in the fluid at at least 50 weight percent, based on the total weight of the fluid. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100151778 | ABRASIVE ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - An abrasive article and method of making same wherein the abrasive article comprises a mounting assembly and an abrasive attachment assembly wherein the first interlock member of the mounting assembly and the second interlock member of the abrasive attachment assembly are configured to align the central axis of the abrasive attachment assembly and the central axis of the mounting assembly, and the first interlock member releasably engages the second interlock member. The abrasive article is adapted to clean a work surface area around studs using a rotary tool, including, for example, a drills or die grinder. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100150847 | THERAPEUTIC DENTAL COMPOSITION AND RELATED METHODS - Dental compositions are provided comprising a compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein n is an integer from about 2 to about 5. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100142226 | LIGHT GUIDE FOR A LIGHTING DEVICE - A lighting device comprises a side-light light guide ( | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100140600 | THIN FILM TRANSISTORS INCORPORATING INTERFACIAL CONDUCTIVE CLUSTERS - A field effect transistor includes a thin layer of discontinuous conductive clusters between the gate dielectric and the active layer. The active layer can include an organic semiconductor or a blend of organic semiconductor and polymer. Metals, metal oxides, predominantly non-carbon metallic materials, and/or carbon nanotubes may be used to form the layer of conductive clusters. The conductive clusters improve transistor performance and also facilitate transistor fabrication. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100139858 | MASKING ARTICLE COMPRISING SKINNED FOAM - An elongate masking article ( | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100137169 | Method for Treating a Fractured Formation - The present invention includes compositions and methods of treating a hydrocarbon-bearing formation, the formation having at least one fracture, by contacting the fracture with a composition that includes a solvent and a nonionic fluorinated polymeric surfactant, wherein the composition interacts with at least a portion of the proppants in the fracture. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100130536 | METHODS FOR CONTROLLING FORMATION OF IMIQUIMOD IMPURITIES FOR TWO MONTHS, FOUR MONTHS, AND SIX MONTHS - Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100130535 | METHODS FOR STABILIZING IMIQUIMOD FOR TWO MONTHS, FOUR MONTHS, AND SIX MONTHS - Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100130534 | METHODS FOR REDUCING IMIQUIMOD IMPURITIES FOR TWO MONTHS, FOUR MONTHS, AND SIX MONTHS - Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100130533 | PHARMACEUTICAL CREAMS WITH REFINED OLEIC ACID - Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100130532 | REDUCTION OF IMIQUIMOD IMPURITIES IN PHARMACEUTICAL CREAMS - Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100130531 | PHARMACEUTICAL CREAMS WITH REDUCED IMIQUIMOD IMPURITIES - Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100130530 | REDUCTION OF IMIQUIMOD IMPURITIES USING REFINED OLEIC ACID - Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100130529 | METHOD OF STABILIZING IMIQUIMOD - Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100120837 | METHOD OF TREATING A MUCOSAL AND/OR DERMAL ASSOCIATED CONDITION - Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100120836 | METHOD OF TREATING A DERMAL AND/OR MUCOSAL ASSOCIATED CONDITION - Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100120835 | PHARMACEUTICAL CREAM WITH REDUCED IMIQUIMOD IMPURITIES AT FOUR MONTHS USING REFINED OLEIC ACID - Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100120834 | REDUCTION OF IMIQUIMOD IMPURITIES AT FOUR MONTHS USING REFINED OLEIC ACID - Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100120833 | METHOD OF PREPARING A PHARMACEUTICAL CREAM AND MINIMIZING IMIQUIMOD IMPURITY FORMATION (AT LEAST SIX MONTHS STORAGE) - Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100120832 | METHOD OF PREPARING A PHARMACEUTICAL CREAM AND MINIMIZING IMIQUIMOD IMPURITY FORMATION (AT LEAST FOUR MONTHS STORAGE) - Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100120831 | METHODS FOR IMPROVING IMIQUIMOD AVAILABILITY AT TWO MONTHS, FOUR MONTHS AND SIX MONTHS BETWEEN REFINED AND COMPENDIAL - Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100120830 | PHARMACEUTICAL CREAM HAVING SIMILAR OR LESS LEVELS OF IMIQUIMOD IMPURITY FORMATION AS CREAM WITH BHA (COMPARATOR) - Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100120829 | X-FOLD LESS IMIQUIMOD IMPURITIES AT SIX MONTHS BETWEEN REFINED AND COMPENDIAL - Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100120828 | METHOD OF INDUCING INTERFERON BIOSYNTHESIS - Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100120827 | X-FOLD LESS IMIQUIMOD IMPURITIES AT TWO MONTHS BETWEEN REFINED AND COMPENDIAL - Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100120826 | METHOD OF INDUCING CYTOKINE BIOSYNTHESIS - Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100120825 | METHOD OF TREATING MOLLESCUM CONTAGIOSUM - Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100120824 | METHOD OF PREPARING A PHARMACEUTICAL CREAM AND MINIMIZING IMIQUIMOD IMPURITY FORMATION - Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100120823 | METHOD OF TREATING BASAL CELL CARCINOMA - Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100120822 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING FORMATION OF IMIQUIMOD IMPURITIES (BHA COMPARATOR) - Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100120821 | METHOD OF TREATING GENITAL OR PERI-ANAL WARTS - Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100120820 | METHOD OF TREATING ACTINIC KERATOSIS - Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100120819 | METHOD OF REDUCING IMIQUIMOD IMPURITY FORMATION - Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100105819 | PERFLUOROELASTOMER COMPOSITION AND SEALING MATERIAL - To provide an elastomer composition that can be easily prevented from being blocking to a substrate. A perfluoroelastomer composition comprising (A) a perfluoroelastomer and (B) a fluorosilane compound. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100089949 | DISPENSING DEVICE WITH LOCKING MEMBER - A dispensing device ( | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100089286 | DENTAL FILLER AND METHODS - A dental filler is disclosed. The filler is produced by admixing a metal oxide sol and a water-soluble organic binder; drying said mixed sol into a dried product; and calcining said dried product; wherein said filler is a substantially amorphous cluster. The filler can be mixed into a hardenable resin to provide radiopaque dental materials having desirable strength and aesthetic character. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100082148 | COMPUTER-AIDED IMPLANTING OF ORTHODONTIC ANCHORAGE DEVICES USING SURGICAL GUIDES - A system for implanting a temporary anchorage device in a jaw bone of a patient makes use of a digital representation of at least a portion of the patient's dental arch, including teeth and corresponding roots, in order to select a temporary anchorage device (TAD) implant site that does not interfere with a tooth root. A surgical guide relates the information from the digital representation to an actual location in the patient's jaw bone. The surgical guide is formed to fit over at least a portion of the occlusal, buccal, labial, and/or lingual surfaces of the dental arch proximate to the selected TAD implant site and includes a physical and/or visual marker that indicates the selected TAD implant site. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100077932 | SOLVENT REMOVAL ASSISTED MATERIAL TRANSFER FOR FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING - Methods and systems for flexographic printing are discussed. The methods include removing solvent from a material to be transferred from a donor substrate to a feature of a flexographic printing plate. Solvent is removed from the material prior to transfer to the feature, resulting in improved transfer of the material to the feature. The systems include solvent removal apparatuses for facilitating removal of solvent from the material. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100075132 | BLENDS OF BLOCK COPOLYMER AND ACRYLIC ADHESIVES - Pressure sensitive adhesive compositions containing 92 to 99.9 parts of a block copolymer adhesive composition and 0.1 to less than 10 parts of an acrylic adhesive composition are described. Tapes including such adhesives, and methods of making such tapes are also described. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100068542 | METHOD OF MAKING INORGANIC OR INORGANIC/ORGANIC HYBRID FILMS - A method for forming an inorganic or hybrid organic/inorganic layer on a substrate, which method comprises vaporizing a metal alkoxide, condensing the metal alkoxide to form a layer atop the substrate, and contacting the condensed metal alkoxide layer with water to cure the layer is disclosed. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100063847 | RULE-DRIVEN SPECIMEN TRACKING AND MANAGEMENT - Techniques are described for using radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags to track patient specimens throughout the collection and analysis of patient specimens. A series of RFID tags may be used to track the specimens starting with the collection of a patient's tissue specimen at a surgery or examination room, through the process of preparing the specimens at a laboratory, to a specialist's office where the specimens are analyzed, and eventually into storage where the left-over specimen materials may be archived. A database may be used to capture unique identifiers for the RFID tags and other information throughout the process. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100048105 | Lapping Carrier and Method - Provided is a double-sided lapping carrier comprising a base carrier having a first major surface, a second major surface and at least one aperture for holding a workpiece, said aperture extending from the first major surface through the base carrier to the second major surface, wherein the base carrier comprises a first metal, the circumference of said aperture is defined by a third surface of the base carrier consisting of the first metal and, at least a portion of the first major surface or at least a portion of each of the first and the second major surfaces comprises a polymeric region, said polymeric region comprising a polymer having a work to failure of at least 10 Joules. Also provide are methods of lapping. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100042333 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER NETWORK FOR TESTING GAS MONITORS - System and method are utilized for testing the performance of a gas monitor against predetermined monitor characteristics to determine if performance of a gas monitor is validated following testing gas being directly delivered to a gas sensor of the gas monitor. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100033816 | ADHESIVES INHIBITING FORMATION OF ARTIFACTS IN POLYMER BASED OPTICAL ELEMENTS - Inhibiting formation of optical artifacts in a multi-layer film polarizer of an optical imaging assembly that includes a polarizing beam splitter. The beam splitter may include a multilayer reflective polarizing film having at least two materials, one of which may exhibit birefringence after uniaxial orientation; an adhesive disposed on the multilayer reflective polarizing film; and at least a first prism disposed on the adhesive. The adhesive may include a plasticizer for inhibiting formation of optical artifacts in the polarizing film. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100028420 | CONTROLLED RELEASE COMPOSITION AND PROCESS - A composition for encapsulation and controlled release comprises a water-insoluble matrix comprising a host molecule that is non-covalently crosslinked by multi-valent cations, that is non-polymeric, that has more than one carboxy functional group, that has at least partial aromatic or heteroaromatic character, and that comprises at least one pterin or 5-substituted pterin moiety. The composition can further comprise a guest molecule (for example, a drug) that can be encapsulated within the matrix and subsequently released. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100028381 | FORMULATION FOR DELIVERY OF IMMUNE RESPONSE MODIFIERS - The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions that include an IRM-PEG complex and an antigen, formulated together in a thermoresponsive gel. In another aspect, the present invention also provides a method of eliciting an antigen-specific immune response in a subject. Generally, the method includes administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising an IRM-PEG complex and an antigen, formulated together in a thermoresponsive gel, in an amount effective to generate an immune response in the subject against the antigen. In yet another aspect, the present invention also provides a method of treating a condition in a subject. Generally, the method includes administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising an IRM-PEG complex and an antigen, formulated together in a thermoresponsive gel, in an amount effective to ameliorate at least one symptom or clinical sign of the condition. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100025879 | Highly Filled Composite Containing Resin and Filler - A highly filled composite is formed by extruding through a multiple screw extruder a thermoplastic resin and sufficient filler so that an autogranulating extrudate exits the extruder barrel. The extruder is operated without an exit manifold, strand die or breaker plate. The extrudate forms irregularly shaped granules. The granules provide a molding composition that can be used to form highly filled molded articles such as fuel cell separator plates and end plates by compression, injection or compression-injection molding. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100016464 | DENTAL COMPOSITIONS WITH NATURAL TOOTH FLUORESCENCE - The invention features a dental composition containing a polycyclic aromatic compound, such as 2-ethyl 9,10-dimethoxy anthracene (EDMOA), in an amount that provides the composition with fluorescence mimicking that of natural teeth. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100009197 | POWDER COATING FLUOROPOLYMER COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING MONO-HYDROXY AROMATIC MATERIALS - Provided are compositions comprising a) a fluoroplastic; b) an aromatic material having exactly one hydroxyl group, wherein the aromatic material is free of thiol groups, and wherein the hydroxyl group is bonded to an aromatic carbon; c) a salt former compound capable of forming a salt with the aromatic material; and d) optionally a phase transfer catalyst. Also provided are reaction products of the described compositions, multi-layer articles comprising the compositions and reaction products, and methods for making the compositions, reaction products, and articles. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100004616 | FASTENING TAB AND SIDE PANEL OF DISPOSABLE DIAPER AND DISPOSABLE DIAPER - There is provided a fastening tab or side panel for a disposable diaper (herein below sometimes referred to simply as a “fastening tab”) with an opening formed in the fastening tab or side panel base member or a notch on the terminal end of the fastening tab or side panel base member. When an invention fastening tab or side panel of an adult or baby disposable diaper (herein below sometimes referred to simply as a “diaper”) is pulled outward, the fastening tab or side panel in some embodiments can be pulled out by hooking the fastening tab or side panel at an opening (the “opening” formed by a discrete opening or a notch) with a finger. The opening helps the fastening tab to have good handleability on the diaper when the diaper is fixed to a user. A fastening tab having openings or notches, with the side having the notches being attached to the diaper such that the notch forms an “opening”, also distributes forces at the side of the diaper. When the fastening tab is pulled the resulting forces are distributed in at least two directions around the sides of the openings or notches. This improves the fit of the diaper around the waist and/or around the thighs. The opening(s) also improves the visibility of the location of the fastener attachment and increases comfort of the fastening tab. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20090317772 | DENTAL COMPOSITIONS WITH CALCIUM PHOSPHORUS RELEASING GLASS - The present application provides dental compositions, and methods of making and using dental compositions that include a calcium and phosphorus releasing glass. Such dental compositions can be useful for delivering ions to the oral environment. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090317572 | IMAGE RECEIVING MATERIAL AND IMAGE RECEIVING SHEET - To provide an image receiving sheet having an image receiving material and image receiving layer with satisfactory characteristics. An image receiving material is provided, that comprises a crosslinked (meth)acrylic polymer in which a (meth)acrylic polymer or polymer blend containing both a unit derived from a carboxyl group-containing monomer and a unit derived from an amino group-containing monomer is crosslinked by a crosslinking agent having a functional group that reacts with the carboxyl group or the amino group; wherein the total weight of the carboxyl group-containing monomer and the amino group-containing monomer is 0.5 to 10% by weight based on the total weight of the monomers, the crosslinked density of the crosslinked (meth)acrylate is the crosslinked density formed by 0.01 to 0.5 equivalents of the crosslinking agent with respect to the carboxyl group or amino group, and wherein the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the crosslinked (meth)acrylate polymer is 35 to 90° C. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090313071 | INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND MATERIAL FOR STERILIZATION FACILITIES - An automated system for management of information and distribution of materials associated with sterilization procedures includes a network server and client computers that communicate via a computer network. The client computers are distributed among sterilization facilities that require sterilization services. The network server exchanges a variety of information with the sterilization facilities. In response to information from client computers, the network server may trigger distribution of materials to sterilization facilities, and generates reports for record-keeping or cost-accounting purposes. The information distributed by the network server may pertain to the operation, maintenance and control of sterilization equipment, characteristics and capabilities of sterilization materials, and expert technical advice. The information received from sterilization facilities includes requests for information, orders for purchase and delivery of materials, and sterilization process information documenting sterilization procedures performed within a sterilization facility. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090310902 | Optical Sensing Devices and Methods - An optical sensing system and method of using it includes a light source and a first bus waveguide having an input port that is in optical communication with the light source. The system further includes a microresonator configured so that the light source excites at least first and second resonant guided optical modes of the microresonator. The microresonator includes a first location on a surface of a core of the microresonator where a field intensity of the first mode is greater than a field intensity of the second mode. The microresonator core has a first cladding at the first location. The microresonator also has a second location on a surface of the core of the microresonator where a field intensity of the first mode is less than or equal to a field intensity of the second mode, the microresonator core having a second cladding at the second location. The first cladding is different than the second cladding. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090310140 | Optical Sensing Devices and Methods - A method and system are disclosed for detecting the presence of a perturbation of a microresonator including the step of exciting at least first and second resonant guided optical modes of a microresonator with a light source that is in optical communication with the microresonator. The method further includes inducing a first frequency shift in the first resonant guided optical mode and a second frequency shift in the second resonant guided optical mode, wherein the second frequency shift can be zero. Another step of the method is comparing the first frequency shift and the second frequency shift. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090304560 | MULTILAYER MOUNTING MAT - A multilayer mounting mat operatively adapted for use in mounting a pollution control element in a pollution control device comprises a first layer, a second layer, and an adhesive sandwiched therebetween so as to bond together a major surface of the first layer to a major surface of the second layer, the adhesive comprising at least one of inorganic colloidal particles having an average diameter less than about 300 nm and an inorganic water-soluble salt. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090255724 | SEALED HOUSING, A KIT OF PARTS INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE HOUSING, A COMBINATION INCLUDING THE HOUSING OR A KIT OF PARTS AND A USE OF A FRICTION ENHANCING ELEMENT - A sealed housing ( | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090208809 | POLYMER ELECTROLYTES INCLUDING HETEROPOLYACIDS - This disclosure provides polymer electrolytes, polymer electrolyte membranes (PEM's) and membrane electrode assemblies (MEA's) such as may be useful in fuel cells which contain or comprise polyoxometalates (POM's) or heteropolyacids (HPA's). In some embodiments the polyoxometalate, it's counterions or both may comprise Mn and/or Ce. In some embodiments the polymer electrolyte is fluorinated. In some embodiments the polymer electrolyte comprises a second acidic functional group other than a polyoxometalate. In another aspect, the present disclosure provides methods of making polymer electrolytes including methods which comprising a step of copolymerizing monomers comprising a covalently bound polyoxometalates and methods which comprise a step of covalently attaching a polyoxometalate to the polymer. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090199868 | HEATED FOOD PREPARATION SURFACE CLEANING PAD - A heated surface cleaning pad that can be attached to a bottom portion of a hand tool configured to be used to scrub a heated food preparation surface. According to an embodiment, the cleaning pad is configured to clean a hot griddle surface that has a number of parallel raised ridges. According to another embodiment, the cleaning pad includes a non-woven construction that is impregnated with abrasive particles and/or a liquid cleaner or a dissolvable solid cleaner. In addition, a method of cleaning a hot food preparation surface is provided. According to one embodiment, the method includes the steps of attaching a scrubbing pad to a cleaning tool, contacting the openings in the cleaning surface of the scrubbing pad with the raised ridges of a griddle surface, and scrubbing the griddle surface with the pad until the surface is clean. Moreover, a method of constructing a cleaning pad for cleaning a hot griddle surface is also provided. According to one embodiment, the method includes binding pad elements together such that a cleaning end of the cleaning pad is comprised of end portions of adjacently arranged scrubbing elements. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090198189 | DEVICE FOR APPLYING A MICRONEEDLE ARRAY | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090173346 | DOSE COUNTER - This application discloses a dose counter for use in connection with a device adapted for metered dispensing of a medication. The dose counter has a first count indicator that has a first indicia bearing surface, with the first count indicator being rotatable about a first axis. The dose counter also has a second count indicator that has a second indicia bearing surface, with the second count indicator being rotatable about a second axis. The second axis is disposed at an obtuse angle with respect to the first axis, and the first and second indicia bearing surfaces align at a common viewing area to collectively present at least a portion of a medication dosage count. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090130567 | NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTIC SOLUTION FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY DEVICES - A non-aqueous mixed solvent for use in a non-aqueous electrolytic solution for electrochemical energy devices which can enhance the high current charging and discharging capacity and low-temperature charging and discharging capacity of an electrochemical energy device, and prevent the device from damage at high temperatures. The solvent comprises an aprotic solvent and at least one fluorinated ether having a boiling point of 80° C. or more and being represented by R | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090123460 | IMMUNOSTIMULATORY COMBINATIONS - The present invention provides immunostimulatory combinations. Generally, the immunostimulatory combinations include a TLR agonist and a TNF/R agonist. Certain immunostimulatory combinations also may include an antigen. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090123391 | Novel Formulations - A pharmaceutical aerosol formulation includes a therapeutically effective amount of particulate medicament of formula (I) or a solvate thereof, a propellant selected from the group consisting of 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoro-n-propane or mixtures thereof, and a biocompatible polymer comprising one or more compounds of formula (II) | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090121722 | Method for Assessing the Suitability of Metered Dose Inhaler Actuators - A method of assessing the suitability of a metered dose inhaler actuator A test canister equipped with a valve and containing a pressurized propellant is provided. One or more actuators manufactured for use in a metered dose inhaler is provided and tested, wherein each actuator is tested by coupling the canister to the actuator, positioning the actuator with respect to an electrostatic measurement device and firing the canister such that electrostatic charge from an aerosol emitted by the canister is measured by the electrostatic measurement device. The measured electrostatic charge is compared to a predetermined specification range to make a determination whether the measured electrostatic charge is within or outside the predetermined specification range and accordingly whether the actuator is or is not acceptable. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090115004 | SURFACE ACOUSTIC WAVE SENSOR ASSEMBLIES - The invention is directed to a surface acoustic wave sensor assembly that makes use of a Z-axis conductive layer, such as a Z-axis conductive elastomer, or the like. In particular, a Z-axis conductive elastomer couples a circuit layer to a surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensor in order to form a SAW sensor assembly. For example, a plurality of electrical contacts of the circuit layer can be coupled to a plurality of electrodes of the SAW sensor via the Z-axis conductive elastomer. The Z-axis conductive elastomer provides electrical coupling between the electrical contacts and the electrodes, and also forms a hermetic barrier between the circuit layer and the SAW sensor. In addition, elastic properties of the Z-axis conductive elastomer may reduce pressure exerted on the SAW sensor during use. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090090134 | PRODUCTION OF SELF-SUPPORTING GLASS FILM - A process is described for production of a self-supporting glass film that includes the steps of preparing a boron-containing aqueous solution containing boric acid and an alkanolamine; producing a mixture that includes the boron-containing aqueous solution, a colloidal silica sol and an organic binder; applying the mixture onto a base material to form a coating; drying the coating to form a precursor film on the base material; releasing the precursor film from the base material; and firing the released precursor film. A self-supporting glass film prepared using this process is also described. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090085750 | Extended RFID tag - The invention is directed to an extended radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag. The extended RFID tag includes an ultra-high frequency (UHF) RFID tag having a dipole antenna attached to a first surface of a substrate. The extended RFID tag further includes an antenna extension attached to the UHF RFID tag and overlapping at least a portion of the dipole antenna for electromagnetically coupling the antenna extension and the dipole antenna in operation. The extended RFID tag further includes an insulator positioned between the dipole antenna and the antenna extension to electrically isolate the dipole antenna from the antenna extension. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090068619 | COMPOSITION CONTAINING AZIRIDINO GROUPS AND USE THEREOF - The invention relates to a composition comprising a prepolymer as component (A), wherein the prepolymer comprises aziridino groups and is characterized by an equivalent weight EW1, a crosslinker as component (B), wherein the crosslinker has a structure being different from the structure of the prepolymer and comprises aziridino groups and is characterized by an equivalent weight EW2, an initiator as component (C) being able to start curing of the composition, optionally filler(s) as component (D) and optionally additive(s) as component (E), wherein equivalent weight is defined as (molecular mass of the molecule)/(number of aziridino groups present in the molecule) and wherein EW1>EW2. The invention also relates to the use of the composition for coating, sealing, moulding, adhering, making impressions, producing a dental material. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090062155 | USE OF FLUOROCARBON SURFACTANTS TO IMPROVE THE PRODUCTIVITY OF GAS AND GAS CONDENSATE WELLS - The present invention includes composition having a nonionic, fluorinated polymeric surfactant, water and solvent. Embodiments of compositions according to the present invention are useful, for example, for recovering hydrocarbons from subterranean elastic formations. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090053448 | Protective Films and Related Methods - The invention features protective film constructions that may be used, for example, as a protective floor finish. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090035728 | SELF-ETCHING EMULSION DENTAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - The present invention is directed to dental compositions that can be used as adhesives for bonding a dental material to a dental structure surface and/or as a dental restorative material. The dental composition is preferably applied to a dental structure surface under conditions effective to etch the dental structure surface. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090025377 | Holding Material For Pollution Control Element And Pollution Control Apparatus - A holding material ( | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090018268 | Polylactide Acid-Containing Resin Composition, Resin Film and Resin Fiber - A polylactic acid-containing resin composition including a polylactic acid (A), and a (meth)acrylic resin (B) having an alkyl (meth)acrylate constituent unit as a main component, wherein the (meth)acrylic resin (B) having a weight average molecular weight of more than 30,000 g/mole and a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 10° C. or lower, and wherein the polylactic acid (A) and the (meth)acrylic resin (B) form a fine phase separation structure. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090011293 | Selective Oxidation of Carbon Monoxide Relative to Hydrogen Using Catalytically Active Gold - The present invention provides technology for controlling, or tuning, the catalytic activity of gold provided upon nanoporous supports such as those derived from nanoparticulate, crystalline titania. In some aspects of practice, the surface of nanoparticulate media incorporated into a catalyst system of the present invention is provided with chemical modifications of the surface that dramatically suppress the ability of the resultant catalyst system to oxidize hydrogen. Yet, the system still readily oxidizes CO. In other words, by selecting and/or altering the nanoparticulate surface via the principles of the present invention, PROX catalysts are readily made from materials including catalytically active gold and nanoparticulate media. Additionally, the nanoparticulate support also may be optionally thermally treated to further enhance selectivity for CO oxidation with respect to hydrogen. Such thermal treatments may occur before or after chemical modification, but desirably occur prior to depositing catalytically active gold onto the support incorporating the nanoparticles. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090010304 | MICROSTRUCTURED TIME DEPENDENT INDICATORS - The invention provides an article ( | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090008529 | Flexible Mold and Methods - Presently described are (e.g. flexible) molds, methods of making such molds, as well as methods of making microstructured articles. In particular, the present invention is directed to molds suitable for making ceramic microstructures on a substrate using a mold. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090004423 | Thermosettable Adhesive Tape, Articles And Methods - A thermosettable pressure sensitive adhesive tape comprising at least first and second adhesive layers bonded together. Each of the adhesive layers comprises a thermosettable pressure sensitive adhesive, which is the photo-polymerization reaction product of starting materials. The starting materials for each adhesive layer comprises at least a photo-polymerizable acrylic component and a thermosettable epoxy component. The thermosettable pressure sensitive adhesive, used for either of the two adhesive layers, is not black when fully cured without the presence of a black coloring pigment. The first adhesive layer is made from a layer of starting materials that is thin enough to allow substantial photo-polymerization of the starting materials, even with the starting materials containing a sufficient amount of a black coloring pigment to cause the first adhesive to have a black color after the first adhesive is substantially cured. The second adhesive layer is made from a layer of starting materials which has a thickness that would be sufficiently thick to prevent substantial photo-polymerization (e.g., with UV light) of the starting materials, if the starting materials contained enough of a black coloring pigment to cause the second adhesive to have a black color after the second adhesive is cured. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20080311338 | Extensible Side Panel - An extensible side panel ( | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080291664 | Carriageway-Marking Device and System - A carriageway-marking device ( | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080261457 | Socket for Electronic Devices | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080258331 | Method for Making an Injection-Moulded Abrasive Article - A method for making an abrasive article is disclosed. An exemplary embodiment comprises positioning particles of abrasive agglomerate ( | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080251201 | Adhesive Tape For Structural Bonding - An adhesive tape for bonding components such as, for example, in a motor vehicle. The adhesive tape comprises a non-perforated or perforated metal layer having opposite first and second major sides, each of the first and second major sides having an adhesive layer defining an adhesive surface on the first and second major sides. The adhesive layer on the first and second major sides comprises domains of pressure sensitive adhesive and domains of an activatable adhesive composition. Each of the domains define a part of the surface of the adhesive layer. A method of adhering components of motor vehicles together. The method comprises (i) providing an adhesive tape between the components to be adhered together, the adhesive tape comprising opposite first and second major adhesive surface, each of the first and second major adhesive surface being defined by an adhesive layer that comprises domains of pressure sensitive adhesive and domains of an activatable adhesive composition, each of the domains defining a part of the surface of the adhesive layer; and (ii) cross-linking the domains of activatable adhesive composition. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080240162 | Assembly and a Telecommunications Module for Use Therein - An assembly ( | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080216715 | LOW DUST WALL REPAIR COMPOUND - A wall repair compound useful for filling and repairing cracks, holes, and other imperfections in a wall surface includes a conventional filler material, a conventional binder material, and a dust reducing additive which reduces the quantity of airborne dust particles generated when sanding the hardened joint compound. Airborne dust reducing additives include oils, surfactants, solvents, waxes, and other petroleum derivatives. The additive can be added to conventional ready-mixed joint compounds and to setting type joint compounds. A method of reducing the quantity of airborne dust generated when sanding a fully hardened joint compound includes mixing a sufficient quantity of the dust reducing additive with the joint compound prior to when the joint compound has been applied to the wall. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080214698 | Polymer Blends Including Surface-Modified Nanoparticles and Methods of Making the Same - The present invention relates to the use of surface-modified nanoparticles to alter the morphology and microstructure of polymer blends. The addition of surface modified nanoparticles to polymer blends comprised of immiscible polymers facilitates the uniform distribution of the dispersed phase of the polymer blend. In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a polymer blend comprising (1) a continuous phase comprising at least one polymer, monomer or oligomer, and a plurality of surface-modified nanoparticles, having a particle diameter of less than about 100 nanometers, distributed in the continuous polymer phase; and (2) a dispersed phase comprising at least one polymer, monomer or oligomer, wherein the continuous polymer phase and the dispersed polymer phase are immiscible. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080202515 | Inhalation Device - An inhalation device ( | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080199683 | Ornamental Films - An ornamental film comprising a base member, a coloring layer formed at least partly on the surface of the base member, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer formed on the back surface of the base member, wherein said base member is blended, as a filler, with inorganic or organic non-spherical fine particles selected from the group consisting of aluminum borate, zinc oxide, potassium titanate, carbon, alumina, silica-calcia-magnesia and nylon. | 08-21-2008 |
