01st week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 56 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130005508 | GOLF BALL - A golf ball | 2013-01-03 |
20130005509 | GOLF BALL - A golf ball | 2013-01-03 |
20130005510 | PROCESS FOR DESIGNING RUGGED PATTERN ON GOLF BALL SURFACE - A golf ball | 2013-01-03 |
20130005511 | GOLF TEE REWINDING DEVICE - Rewindable golf tee. This includes a small rewinding device encased in a smooth edged multifarious holder with dampened press control element or pull to stop, pull to rewind system to safely rewind a golf tee via a strong flexible quality link. The aid can have two tees of varied lengths to suit golf club selection, two rewinding devices and two flexible connections. It can be cheap or expensive. The invention can support other golf gadgets such as pitch-mark repairer, ball marker, groove cleaner and/or score keeper. The invention can hold personal ID or corporate logo or advertisement. The invention is environmentally friendly. The tees can be made of more durable materials, with new special integrated finishes such as soft grip patterns. They can be easily replaced via connecting links. The rewindable tee device will sensibly save time on the tee box and avoid clutter in bags, pockets and/or greens. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005512 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING A BASKETBALL PLAYER'S SHOOTING INCLUDING A DETECTION AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - A system and method for improving a player's efficiency in shooting by providing a player with various shooting challenge routines at which a player makes either a total number of shots or a total number shots in a row. Statistics regarding the player's performance are stored, printed and/or evaluated and the player can use the information to improve his or her efficiency at one or more of the plurality of different locations where the player shoots the basketball. In another embodiment, a measuring or detection system is used in combination with or separate from a ball launcher. The system is adapted to measure at least one of a distance of a player from the a launcher, height of a shot made by the player after catching a basketball, release angle, release time, or arc of a shot; entry angle of the basketball into a goal; hold or release time; or shot arc. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005513 | TRAINING BASKETBALL - A training game ball is described having cues for visually indicating the rotational alignment of the ball when it is thrown. If the ball is improperly thrown so that the axis of rotation does not stay perpendicular to the direction of flight, then the rotational alignment cue line will appear to wobble as the ball travels. The ball also has a rotational speed cue formed from a plurality of spaced panels arranged parallel with the alignment cue. If the ball is thrown with a high rotational speed, the panels will appear to the player as a solid line. Still further, the ball also includes hand alignment cues for assisting a player in properly positioning his or her hands for throwing the ball. Each of the cues may have a different appearance, so that they may be visually distinguished. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005514 | TRIGGERLESS HANDLE MECHANISM AND SHOCK ABSORBING ELEMENTS FOR BASKETBALL SYSTEM - In one example, a basketball system includes a backboard to which a goal is configured to be attached, a support structure, a connecting structure configured to connect the backboard to the support structure, a lockable height adjustment mechanism operably disposed with respect to the backboard, and a means for absorbing shock. When the height adjustment mechanism is locked, the means for absorbing shock enables temporary displacement of the backboard in response to imposition of a load or force on the backboard if the imposed load or force exceeds a threshold load or force, respectively. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005515 | GAME APPARATUS AND METHOD OF PLAYING THE SAME - Provided are various embodiments of a net system which includes a perpendicularly intersecting net apparatus which allows individuals to play a game combining features of conventional volleyball and conventional four square. The net system includes a first net portion, a second net portion, a third net portion, and a fourth net portion which intersect at a midpoint to form a cross or “+” shape. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005516 | Reinforced Bamboo Lacrosse Shaft - Bamboo lacrosse shafts and methods for manufacturing bamboo lacrosse shafts are disclosed. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005517 | LACROSSE HEAD - A lacrosse head including a spine element that is at least partially embedded or encapsulated in a base and sidewalls of the lacrosse head. The spine element can terminate short of a scoop of the lacrosse head. Where the lacrosse sidewalls are of an open frame construction and include a non-string hole, the spine element can define a spine element hole that is aligned with the non-string hole. The spine element can also include a transverse element that spans from an upper rail to a lower rail of the sidewalls adjacent a cross member of the sidewalls. The base and sidewalls can include viewing apertures through which some of the spine element can be viewed, while other parts of the spine element remain concealed. The spine element can be constructed from one plastic, while the remainder of the head can be constructed from a different plastic. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005518 | HOCKEY STICK - A hockey stick shaft includes an elongate, rectangular tube having a length and a plurality of side walls. The plurality of side walls define an elongate inner chamber of the tube. The chamber extends along the length of the tube. The plurality of side walls includes a first side wall, a second side wall opposite the first side wall, and a pair of opposite third and fourth side walls separating the first side wall from the second side wall. A support member is positioned within the chamber and extends along the length of the tube. The support member divides the chamber, and connects the first and second side wall walls to one another. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005519 | Personalized Sports Equipment - A personalized sports equipment includes at least one zodiac based design element being joined to a surface of the sports equipment. The at least one zodiac based design element comprises an element chosen from a group of zodiac symbols corresponding to a birth date of an intended user of the sports equipment. A birth stone is joined to the sports equipment. The birth stone is corresponding to the birth date of the intended user where the sports equipment is personalized for the intended user to motivate the intended user's well being and sports performance. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005520 | Sport Ball Casing With Thermoplastic Reinforcing Material - A sport ball may have a plurality of panels that are joined at seams to form a casing. The panels may include a thermoplastic polymer material applied to an interior side of the panels, and the thermoplastic polymer material may be heat-activated to extend across the seams. The ball may further include a bladder within the casing and an intermediate layer located between the casing and the bladder. The thermoplastic polymer material may also be heat-activated to bond with the intermediate layer or casing. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005521 | Sport Ball Casing With Integrated Bladder Material - A sport ball may include a plurality of panels having a first surface and an opposite second surface, the first surface forming a majority of an exterior surface of the ball. In addition, the sport ball may include an interior layer secured to the second surface of the panels and forming substantially all of an interior surface of the ball to retain a fluid within the ball, the interior layer extending between the panels to join the panels together. Further the sport ball may include a valve secured to the interior layer. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005522 | GENERATOR SET - A generator system includes a prime mover having a drive shaft and a throttle, a driven member having a rotor disposed on a rotor shaft, and a continuously variable transmission pulley system. The transmission pulley system includes a drive pulley coupled to the drive shaft and having a variable drive pulley effective diameter. A driven pulley coupled to the rotor shaft has a variable driven pulley effective diameter responsive to varying torque on the rotor shaft. A belt configured to engage the drive pulley and the driven pulley has a belt tension, wherein the drive pulley effective diameter varies in response to the belt tension. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005523 | ENGINE DRIVE SYSTEM - Systems and methods for an engine drive system are described herein. In one example, the system includes a camshaft, a crankshaft, and an accessory drive. The system may include a first chain coupling the camshaft and crankshaft in a first plane, and a second chain coupling the accessory drive and crankshaft in a second plane non-planer to the first plane. The system may further include a chain guide including a first surface guidingly contacting the first chain and a second surface guidingly contacting the second chain. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005524 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - The present invention is directed to a continuously variable transmission that includes an input shaft, an output shaft, multiple planetary gear assemblies and a hydraulic system including a pump, a motor and a valve. Two of the planetary gear assemblies, in conjunction with the hydraulic system, work as a speed variation mechanism and as a braking device. A third planetary gear assembly multiplies torque. A sub-transmission serves as the range device, providing for forward or reverse rotation of a final drive shaft or alternately a neutral position wherein there is no rotation of the final drive shaft. In one embodiment, first, second and third planetary gear assemblies, the output shaft, a one-way clutch, the final drive shaft, the hydraulic pump and the hydraulic motor all have an axis of rotation that lies coaxially with a primary axis of rotation of the input shaft. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005525 | POWERSHIFT TRANSMISSION IN A MOTOR VEHICLE - A powershift transmission in a motor vehicle is arranged between a prime mover and driven wheels of the motor vehicle for transmission of propulsive power and selection of different gear speed ratios. The powershift transmission includes at least two factional clutches for alternatively engaging at least two input shafts, a main transmission, a range section and an output shaft. A countershaft in the powershift transmission is rotationally connectable to the output shaft in order to establish a by-pass torque path, passing by the range section, and in which propulsive power can be transferred when the range section is gear shifted between different range speed ratios. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005526 | VEHICULAR REDUCTION UNIT - A vehicular reduction unit is provided with a planetary gear mechanism including a sun gear, a stepped pinion in which a first gear engaged with the sun gear and a second gear having fewer teeth than the first gear are connected on the same shaft, a first ring gear engaged with the first gear, a second ring gear engaged with the second gear and a carrier for outputting orbital motion of the stepped pinion, a case for housing the planetary gear mechanism, a first brake and a second brake. Rotation of the carrier is output when either one of the first brake and the second brake is in an engaged state. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005527 | DRIVE SWITCHING MECHANISM AND FEEDING DEVICE - A drive switching mechanism includes a transmission gear and a planetary gear configured to transmit a drive from an input gear to an output gear. The drive switching mechanism further includes a swinging member configured to hold the planetary gear such that the planetary gear can swing around the input gear, a retaining unit configured to retain the swinging member in a swing enabled or disabled state, and a releasing unit configured to disengage the planetary gear from the output gear and cause them to be spaced apart. The output gear includes a toothless part that does not engage with a gear section engaging with the transmission gear. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005528 | GEAR TRANSMISSION LOAD SHARING MECHANISM - A method for use with a transmission system (A, A | 2013-01-03 |
20130005529 | HYBRID ELECTRIC DRIVE UNIT, HYBRID DRIVE SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A series/parallel hybrid electric drive unit for vehicle comprises an engine ( | 2013-01-03 |
20130005530 | VEHICULAR HYBRID DRIVE SYSTEM - A motor drive mode for driving a vehicle with only a second motor/generator is available in a selected one of two motor drive sub-modes consisting of a response-oriented motor drive sub-mode established by placing a forward drive clutch in a released state and placing a starting clutch in an engaged state, and a fuel-economy-oriented motor drive sub-mode established by placing the forward drive clutch in an engaged state and placing the starting clutch in a released state. In the response-oriented motor drive sub-mode in which an engine and a transmission are disconnected from each other, the engine can be efficiently started to change the vehicle drive mode to an engine drive mode, and an engaging action of only the forward drive clutch is required after starting of the engine, so that the engine drive mode can be established with a high response. In the fuel-economy-oriented motor drive sub-mode, the starting clutch is released to disconnect the transmission from the motor/generator, for reducing a power loss and improving fuel economy. After starting of the engine to establish the engine drive mode, an engaging action of only the starting clutch is required. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005531 | SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED MANUAL TRANSMISSION - A shift control system and method for a vehicle equipped with an automated manual transmission is disclosed herein. In the shift control system, upon determining that shifting has started and a clutch has been released, an engine speed is reduced by fully opening a valve of a hydraulic cooling unit when. The engine speed is then synchronized with an input shaft speed and the clutch is rejoined once the engine speed is synchronized with the input shaft speed. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005532 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENGINE CONTROL - Methods and systems are provided for restarting an engine in response to a driver's change-of-mind. In one embodiment, the engine is shutdown during an idle stop with the transmission in a higher gear or with the transmission tied-up to a transmission case. In response to a driver change-of-mind restart request, the transmission is downshifted, or released from the tie-up, to return driveline torque. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005533 | SPORTING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A sporting apparatus comprises a structure body, an endless belt, an electricity generating unit and a position sensing unit. The endless belt is disposed on the structure body. The electricity generating unit is disposed in the structure body and transforms kinetic energy, which is transmitted from the endless belt, into electric power. The position sensing unit is disposed in the structure body and senses a position of a user on the endless belt so as to generate a sensing signal. An armature current of the electricity generating unit is adjusted according to the sensing signal for controlling a rotation speed of the endless belt. A control method of the sporting apparatus is also disclosed. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005534 | Instrumented Article of Fitness and Method of Determining Caloric Requirements - Disclosed is a force measuring article of athletic equipment and method of monitoring caloric output during a physical exercise. Force transducers are positioned within the palm region of a lifting glove or sole portion of an athletic shoe for measuring force versus time data and storing the data for later retrieval and analysis. The force output for a given exercise is analyzed such that the user is able to monitor and gauge energy output during an activity without the use of a heart rate monitor or larger, external equipment. The data can be used to determine caloric output, from which the user can directly measure the energy required for a specific exercise and the necessary calories required to complete the exercise. The method involves gather this information and using it as means to further understand caloric output, and thus meter caloric intake and maintain a proper daily caloric balance. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005535 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AN EXERCISE UNIT - It is provided an exercise unit incorporating a module for exerting torque countering torque exerted by a user. The exercise unit includes a torque sensor and a processor. The torque sensor includes a first arm connected to a first axis rotatable by the user, and a beam load cell connected to the first arm and associated with a second arm. The second arm is connected to a second axis rotationally associated with the module, and is coaxially coupled to the first axis. Exerting torque on the first axis loads the beam load cell, providing a measured load, which the processor uses to provide a measured exerted torque. The processor is embedded within a motor driver, and its method of operation includes acquiring desired exercising parameters, receiving measurements of motion variable and driving the motor accordingly. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005536 | TRAINING METHOD AND DEVICE - A training method and device. Signals are received from a training transducer. Training schedule data of exercises for a user is received from a remote correspondent. The training schedule data is stored in a first memory. A human perceptible signal, which is outputted in accordance with a feedback template, includes data content relating to performance of exercise by the user, said feedback template specifying a manner in which the data content is to be conveyed to the user. Output status data from which the human perceptible signal is generated is stored in a second memory. A determination of whether the received signals satisfy criteria of conforming to the training schedule data is continuously carried out in real time as the user is performing the exercises. The training schedule data is updated as a function of a result of the determination. The training device includes the first and second memory. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005537 | TRAMPOLINE EQUIPPED WITH A PROTECTIVE CIRCULAR NET - A trampoline includes a frame, a protective circular net and a jumping portion. The frame has a circular base rack, a plurality of legs and circular net support racks respectively at two sides of the circular base rack. The jumping portion is located in the circular base rack and includes a flexible mat and a plurality of elastic support members having one end coupled on the flexible mat and another end fastened to the circular base rack. The protective circular net is hung on the circular net support racks. The protective circular net is held by a reinforced coupling portion which includes a holding section fastened to the flexible mat and a retaining section threaded through by at least one tightening member. The protective circular net has a lower edge with a plurality of apertures formed thereon threaded through by the tightening member to couple with the retaining section. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005538 | COUPLING DEVICE - A coupling device releasably couples tubes of a pole dancing pole. The coupling device includes a body, and a mechanism comprising a first threaded element and a screw member mating with each other, the mechanism being arranged to apply a force to an interior surface of at least one of the tubes by turning the screw member with respect to the first threaded element. The mechanism is further arranged such that, during operation of the mechanism to increase the force applied to the interior surface of at least one of the tubes, a screw axis of the first threaded element and a screw axis of the screw member remain substantially aligned with each other. Also disclosed is a pole dancing pole and a pole dancing pole kit including the coupling device. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005539 | Rehabilitation Exercising Equipment that can Extend a User's Arms - A rehabilitation exercising equipment includes a main frame, a first geared member rotatably mounted on the main frame, a second geared member rotatably mounted on the main frame, a connecting mechanism mounted between the first geared member and the second geared member, a first idle geared member rotatably mounted on the main frame and connected with the connecting mechanism, a second idle geared member rotatably mounted on the main frame and connected with the connecting mechanism, and two handlebars secured on the first geared member and the second geared member respectively. Thus, a user's two hands can hold the handlebars to pivot the handlebars in two opposite directions by connection of the connecting mechanism so as to achieve an exercising or rehabilitating function. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005540 | COMPONENT FOR WEIGHT-BEARING HEALTH EQUIPMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - In at least one embodiment, a component for use with a weight-bearing health equipment system having a user, the user being within the middle 90th percentile of dimensions of a user class includes a fitness equipment base having a back end and a plate having a periphery. The component includes a framework connected to the plate including a first pair of elongated members, a second pair of elongated members, and a third pair of elongated members connected to the first and second pair. The pair of first elongated members are configured such that the second ends are disposed closer to one another than the first ends. The first elongated member is adapted to prevent contact with the user when the user enters, exits, or engages the system. The longitudinal axis of the third elongated member is adapted to be outside the ergonomic sweep of the user's arms. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005541 | EXERCISE APPARATUS AND TRAINING METHOD - A high-intensity interval training method comprises supporting an individual upon an upper body engaging element in a forwardly inclined position while the individual is propelling himself in a forward motion on a non-motorized rotatable endless belt; obtaining a performance feedback by sensing at least one of a rotation of the belt and an impact force exerted upon the upper body engaging element by the individual during the exercise cycles; and using the performance feedback to measure performance of the individual and control the exercise cycles to create an exercise regimen that requires the user to operate at at least about 85% of the individual maximum capacity during the high intensity anaerobic intervals. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005542 | MULTIPLE FUNCTION EXERCISER - An exerciser includes a leg positioning member which is slidably mounted to a slide rod and a damping device is located between the leg positioning member and the slide rod. Two handles are connected to the top of the slide rod. The user sits in a chair and the two thighs clamps the leg positioning member, the hands hold the handles to lift the slide rod to resist the damping device. The handles can also be adjusted to be operated by pivoting them. The handles can be installed to the lower end of the slide rod and the exerciser is arranged in up-side-down, the user can pushes the handles downward. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005543 | DEVICE FOR EXERCISING OR SUPPORTING THE PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLES | 2013-01-03 |
20130005544 | INELASTIC STRAP BASED EXERCISE APPARATUS - An inelastic exercise apparatus includes an elongated member having a pair of ends. The elongated member is an inelastic strap. The apparatus also includes an anchor having a first portion for mounting to a structure and a second coupling portion. The exercise apparatus further includes a rigid yoke including a yoke housing having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the yoke housing is coupled to the second coupling portion of the anchor and the second end of the yoke housing defines a translation channel configured to receive the elongated member. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005545 | Rehabilitation Exercising Equipment that can Extend a User's Waist and Back - A rehabilitation exercising equipment includes a main frame, a seat mounted on the main frame, and a pivot mechanism pivotally mounted on the main frame and pivotable relative to the seat. Thus, when a user is seated on the seat, he/she can apply a force on the pivot mechanism to pivot the pivot mechanism backward and forward so as to extend and contract the user's waist and back, thereby achieving an exercising or rehabilitating function. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005546 | Rehabilitation Exercising Equipment that can Extend a User's Waist, Arms and Legs - A rehabilitation exercising equipment includes a frame unit, a seat unit mounted on the frame unit, a first geared member rotatably mounted on the frame unit, a second geared member rotatably mounted on the frame unit, a connecting member mounted between the first geared member and the second geared member to connect the first geared member and the second geared member, and a control handle connected with the first geared member. Thus, a user' hands can hold the control handle to move the control handle forward and backward so as to exercise or rehabilitate the user's waist, arms and legs. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005547 | Rehabilitation Exercising Equipment Having Balance and Rotation Functions - A rehabilitation exercising equipment includes a main frame, a pivot mechanism pivotally mounted on the main frame, and a seat unit mounted on the pivot mechanism to move in concert with the pivot mechanism. The pivot mechanism includes a rotation shaft rotatably mounted on the main frame, and two first bearings each pivotally mounted on the rotation shaft and each connected with the seat unit so that the seat unit is movable in concert with the two first bearings relative to the rotation shaft. Thus, the seat unit is pivoted leftward and rightward relative to the main frame and is swiveled horizontally relative to the main frame to achieve an exercising, balance or rehabilitating function. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005548 | Rehabilitation Exercising Equipment that can Extend a User's Arms and Legs - A rehabilitation exercising equipment includes a main frame, a first geared member rotatably mounted on the main frame, a second geared member rotatably mounted on the main frame, a connecting mechanism mounted between the first geared member and the second geared member so that the first geared member and the second geared member are movable in concert with each other, a first idle geared member rotatably mounted on the main frame and connected with the connecting mechanism, a second idle geared member rotatably mounted on the main frame and connected with the connecting mechanism, and two handlebars secured on the first geared member and the second geared member respectively. Thus, a user's hands can hold the handlebars to pivot the handlebars in two opposite directions by connection of the connecting mechanism so as to achieve an exercising or rehabilitating function. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005549 | Rehabilitation Exercising Equipment that can Extend a User's Legs - A rehabilitation exercising equipment includes a main frame, a seat unit mounted on the main frame, a first geared member rotatably mounted on the main frame, a second geared member rotatably mounted on the main frame, a connecting mechanism mounted between the first geared member and the second geared member to connect the first geared member and the second geared member, and two pivot mechanisms connected with the first geared member and the second geared member. Thus, when the two pivot mechanisms are driven by the user's feet, the two pivot mechanisms are pivoted forward and backward relative to the main frame in two opposite directions by connection of the connecting mechanism so as to exercise or rehabilitate the user's legs, thereby achieving an exercising or rehabilitating function. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005550 | EXERCISE CHAIR - The invention relates to an exercise chair comprising a foot, a seat and an upper body support member, wherein a ball and socket joint is provided between the foot ( | 2013-01-03 |
20130005551 | Methods of Erecting Carrier Packages - A carrier package is constructed to tightly secure articles within the package. During loading, pushing the containers into the package causes the side panels of the package to deform so that the height of the package decreases and the width of the package increases. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005552 | Method and apparatus for diverting sweat, liquid, moisture, or the likefrom an eye - Moisture diverters attachable to a region above the eye and below the eyebrow that prevents sweat, liquid, moisture, or the like from entering the eyes of a wearer is described. A moisture diverter may include a substrate having an inner surface facing the wearer and an outer surface facing away from the wearer. The inner surface comprises a lower adhesive section and an upper adhesive-free section, the adhesive section releasably attaches the diverter to the wearer at a point above the eye and below the eyebrow, the adhesive-free section shaped or shapeable to abut or protrude from eyebrow region of a wearer and to divert moisture away from the eye. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005553 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BOW MAKING - Embodiments of the present invention provide a template for making decorative items out of ribbon or similar material. Moreover, other embodiments of the present invention include methods for using the template for making decorative items out of ribbon or similar material. In an embodiment of the invention, the decorative items are decorative flowers made of ribbon material. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005554 | FLORAL PACKAGING MATERIAL HAVING GREAT MASTERS PRINTS THEREON - A preformed flower pot cover is provided with a graphic image that is prominently displayed on a selected portion thereof. The graphic image may be a masterpiece of art produced by one of the Great Masters of the Renaissance, at least a portion of a musical score, or combinations thereof. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005555 | METHOD OF CREATING A CROSS-MACHINE DIRECTION FOLD LINE BOUNDARY - Apparatus and methods are provided to allow for creation of a cross-machine direction fold boundary, so that a laminate with a defined foldover can be created. A laid open two-ply material can then undergo processing operations such as addition of discrete disposable product components, or printing, and then be laid closed and sealed to form disposable products. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005556 | Device and Method for Placing Immiscible Fluid Phases in Contact with Each Other by Means of Centrifugal Force - The present invention relates to a device and a method for placing immiscible fluid phases in contact with each other by means of centrifugal force, in particular in order to extract compounds from one of said phases by another phase. Said device comprises at least one contacting unit ( | 2013-01-03 |
20130005557 | CHEMICAL LIQUID ADDITION SYSTEM AND CHEMICAL LIQUID ADDITION METHOD - The preservation liquid addition system of the present invention enables a chemical liquid to be added to a blood cell component both easily and in a short period of time. The preservation liquid addition system is able to be placed on a centrifugal separator. The preservation liquid addition system has a blood bag, a preservation liquid bag, a mixed liquid bag, a first flow path and a static mixer. A blood component in the blood bag and a preservation liquid in the preservation liquid bag are sent to the static mixer through the first flow path, and a mixed liquid mixed by the static mixer is sent to the mixed liquid bag by centrifugal force of the centrifugal separator. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005558 | CELL REMOVAL METHOD, CELL REMOVAL SYSTEM, AND WHITE BLOOD CELL REMOVAL METHOD - In the removal of white blood cells from blood, the efficiency of white blood cell removal by a filter is improved. Centrifugal force is applied to blood placed in a blood bag by centrifugal separation to form a plurality of separation layers having a concentration gradient of white blood cells. The separation layers are passed through a filter in ascending order of white blood cell concentration to remove the white blood cells from the separation layers. The separation layers from which the white blood cells have been removed are received in a first blood component bag. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005559 | CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATOR WITH PROTECTED BEARING - To enable centrifugal filtration of fluids which contain abrasive contaminant particles the rotor bearings ( | 2013-01-03 |
20130005560 | NOVEL GLASS COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A GLASS/METAL JOIN - Novel glass compositions and method for producing a glass/metal join, in which the novel glass comprises: | 2013-01-03 |
20130005561 | COMPOSITE MEMBRANE WITH INTEGRAL RIM - Composite membranes that are adapted for separation, purification, filtration, analysis, reaction and sensing. The composite membranes can include a porous support structure having elongate pore channels extending through the support structure. The composite membrane also includes an active layer comprising an active layer material, where the active layer material is completely disposed within the pore channels between the surfaces of the support structure. The active layer is intimately integrated within the support structure, thus enabling great robustness, reliability, resistance to mechanical stress and thermal cycling, and high selectivity. Methods for the fabrication of composite membranes are also provided. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005562 | PROCESS TO REDUCE CATALYST FLUIDIZATION IN REGENERATION UNITS - The invention involves a process that reduces the potential for catalyst fluidization in a reduction vessel of a continuous catalyst regeneration system. The gas exit area from the catalyst reduction zone is increased by ventilating the cylindrical baffle of the upper reduction zone. This provides an increased exit cross-sectional area for the upper reduction gas to escape and reduce the overall exit velocity of the combined upper and lower reduction gases and reduces the potential for catalyst fluidization. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005563 | CATALYST FOR REDUCING NITROGEN OXIDES AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - The object is to provide a nitrogen oxide reduction catalyst, which comprises zeolite containing at least a silicon atom, a phosphorus atom and an aluminium atom, and has an adsorption retention rate of at least 80%, when tested in a water vapor cyclic adsorption/desorption test at 90° C. It is also an object to provide a nitrogen oxide reduction device containing the foregoing catalyst on a honeycomb-structure formed article. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005564 | SYNTHESIS OF CRYSTALLINE LONG-RANGED ORDERED MATERIALS FROM PREFORMED AMORPHOUS SOLIDS - Composites of a crystalline or long-ranged ordered material (CLROM), for example zeolites and non-zeolitic molecular sieves, are disclosed. The composites have both a macroscopic particle size (e.g., an average particle size of greater than about 0.1 mm), as desired in commercial applications, as well as improved functionality. Such composites result from the conversion of a conventional amorphous material, for example a solid amorphous silica alumina of this particle size, into the CLROM. According to particular embodiments, all or substantially all (e.g., at least about 99%) of the amorphous material is converted to the CLROM, such that essentially the entire macroscopic material may have the desired functionality of the CLROM as a catalyst or adsorbent. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005565 | PROCESS FOR MAKING IMPROVED ZEOLITE CATALYSTS FROM PEPTIZED ALUMINAS - This invention relates to a process of preparing a catalyst from zeolite and peptized alumina. The invention comprises adding a yttrium compound to the zeolite, either prior to, during, or after its combination with the peptized alumina. The yttrium compound can be added to the zeolite via exchange of yttrium onto the zeolite prior to addition of peptized alumina, or the yttrium can be added as a soluble salt during the combination of the zeolite and peptized alumina. In either embodiment, the zeolite catalyst is then formed from the zeolite, yttrium and peptized alumina, optionally containing other inorganic oxide. This invention is suitable for preparing fluid cracking catalysts. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005566 | ADDITIVE IMPREGNATED COMPOSITION USEFUL IN THE CATALYTIC HYDROPROCESSING OF HYDROCARBONS, A METHOD OF MAKING SUCH CATALYST, AND A PROCESS OF USING SUCH CATALYST - A composition that comprises a support material that is loaded with an active metal or metal precursor and an additive that comprises an ether amine compound and, preferably, a morpholine compound as an additional component of the ether amine containing additive. The ether amine containing additive impregnated composition is useful in the hydroprocessing of hydrocarbon feedstocks. The ether amine containing additive impregnated composition is prepared by incorporating a metal solution into a support material followed by incorporating therein the ether amine containing additive. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005567 | DURABLE PLATINUM / MULTI-WALLED CARBON NANOTUBE CATALYSTS - Platinum nanocatalysts on multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) functionalized with citric acid (CA) are disclosed, along with methods for the synthesis thereof. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005568 | SAFENED HERBICIDAL MIXTURES - Disclosed are herbicidal mixtures comprising at least one compound selected from N-(aminocarbonyl)-2-methylbenzenesulfonamide and salts thereof, and at least one herbicide compound selected from acetohydroxy acid synthase inhibitors, auxin mimics, 4-hydroxyphenyl-pyruvate dioxygenase inhibitors, and salts thereof, and methods for controlling undesired vegetation comprising contacting the locus of the vegetation with a herbicidally effective amount of the mixtures. Also disclosed are compositions containing at least one compound selected from N-(aminocarbonyl)-2-methylbenzenesulfonamide and salts thereof, and propagules treated with an antidotally effective amount of at least one compound selected from N-(aminocarbonyl)-2-methylbenzenesulfonamide. Further disclosed are methods for protecting a propagule or plant from herbicide injury comprising applying to the propagule or plant an antidotally effective amount of at least one compound selected from N-(aminocarbonyl)-2-methylbenzenesulfonamide and salts thereof. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005569 | SEED-DELIVERED, SOIL-AMENDMENT METHOD AND COMPOSITION - A material for assisting in at least one of germination, protection, hydration, and thriving of seeds and the plants originating therefrom treats a seed with a tackifier or binder, such as corn syrup or the like, which secures a layer of hydrating polymer particles thereto. Nutrients, protectants, and the like may be absorbed in the polymer before or after coating of a seed thereby. Weighting materials, extenders, flowing agents, and the like may assist in the functioning or handling of the coated seeds. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005570 | SEED TREATMENT COMPOSITIONS & METHODS - A seed composition comprising a seed and a first component comprising an agriculturally acceptable complex mixture of dissolved organic material characterized by natural organic matter that is partially humified and methods of seed treating. A method comprising contacting a seed with a first component comprising an agriculturally acceptable complex mixture of dissolved organic material characterized by natural organic matter that is partially humified, where the first component enhances at least one of germination, emergence, root development, seedling vigor, seedling growth, mortality resistance, chlorophyll production, cold resistance, water log resistance, and nutrient uptake compared to similar seed not contacted with the first component. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005571 | METHOD OF MINIMIZING HERBICIDAL INJURY - The present invention provides a method of reducing phytotoxicity or plant injury at a crop plant locus caused by a herbicide application at the locus which method includes applying to the crop plant locus a chloronicotinyl insecticide before the herbicide application. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005572 | NOVEL FLUORESCENT PSEUDOMONAD OF THE SPECIES PSEUDOMONAS AZOTOFORMANS FOR ENHANCEMENT OF PLANT EMERGENCE AND GROWTH - The invention describes an isolate of a fluorescent pseudomonad of the species | 2013-01-03 |
20130005573 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE FOR KETONES AND ALDEHYDES AS HERBICIDES - Compositions and methods of use for ketones and aldehydes as herbicides are disclosed herein. According to an aspect, a method includes applying an effective amount of an herbicide composition comprising an acyclic, chemically-synthesized or plant-derived ketone or aldehyde of the invention to a locus where undesirable vegetation is to be controlled. The plant-derived or synthesized ketone may be a 2-undecanone. Further, various other acyclic ketones and aldehydes and their derivatives may be used. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005574 | 3-ALKOXY, THIOALKYL AND AMINO-4-AMINO-6-(SUBSTITUTED)PICOLINATES AND THEIR USE AS HERBICIDES - 3-alkoxy, thioalkyl and amino-4-amino-6-(substituted)picolinic acids having a halogen, alkyl or mono-, di- tri- and tetra-substituted aryl substituents in the 6-position, and their acid derivatives, are herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005575 | Pyridothiazines Having Herbicidal Action - Substituted pyridines of the formula I | 2013-01-03 |
20130005576 | Substituted Pyridazines Having Herbicidal Action - Substituted pyridazines of the formula I | 2013-01-03 |
20130005577 | 2-(POLY-SUBSTITUTED ARYL)-6-AMINO-5-HALO-4-PYRIMIDINECARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND THEIR USE AS HERBICIDES - 6-Amino-5-halo-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acids having poly-substituted aryl substituents in the 2-position, and their amine and acid derivatives, are potent herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005578 | AGROCHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING NAPHTHALENE SULFONATE DERIVATIVES AND NITROGEN-CONTAINING SURFACTANTS - The present invention relates to a composition comprising
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20130005579 | SUPERCONDUCTING RADIAL MOTOR - A motor and method of operating the motor are provided. The motor includes a plurality of cylinders arranged in a ring relative to one another and positioned at a non-zero angle relative to one another. Each cylinder includes a piston configured to move within the cylinder. Each cylinder further includes a high-temperature superconductor material in a superconducting state in the presence of an external magnetic field below a critical field strength, wherein the critical field strength is a function of the temperature of the superconductor material. Each cylinder further includes a permanent magnet mechanically coupled to the piston and configured to move within the cylinder and to have a magnetic field that interacts with the superconductor material. A sum of a non-zero time-invariant magnetic field strength and a time-varying magnetic field strength cycles between at least a first field strength below the critical field strength for the superconductor material and at least a second field strength above the critical field strength for the superconductor material, such that the superconductor material cycles between a superconducting state and a non-superconducting state. A time-varying force is applied to the magnet by an interaction of the magnet's magnetic field with the superconductor material. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005580 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR ANALOG PROCESSING - A system may include first and second qubits that cross one another and a first coupler having a perimeter that encompasses at least a part of the portions of the first and second qubits, the first coupler being operable to ferromagnetically or anti-ferromagnetically couple the first and the second qubits together. A multi-layered computer chip may include a first plurality N of qubits laid out in a first metal layer, a second plurality M of qubits laid out at least partially in a second metal layer that cross each of the qubits of the first plurality of qubits, and a first plurality N times M of coupling devices that at least partially encompasses an area where a respective pair of the qubits from the first and the second plurality of qubits cross each other. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005581 | STRUCTURAL NUCLEIC ACID GUIDED CHEMICAL SYNTHESIS - Disclosed is a composition comprising the nucleic acid and a chemical compound, said composition forming a star structure defining 3 or more stems extending from a reaction center. The stems are formed by a nucleic acid duplex and the chemical compound has been formed in the reaction center as the reaction product of 3 or more chemical groups. The advantage of the composition is that a close proximity is provided between the chemical groups in the reaction center, thereby promoting a reaction. The invention also relates to a method for preparation of the composition. The advantage of the method is that it does not require the pre-synthesis of a large number of templates and that it is not dependent upon codon/anti-codon recognition for an encoded molecule to be formed. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005582 | PREPARATION OF RESTRICTION ENDONUCLEASES IN IVCS USING FRET AND FACS SELECTION - Method of preparation of restriction endonucleases, particularly those exhibiting the desired sequential specificity consists in that a fluorescence-marked DNA probe is used for screening a library of mutants, preferably in IVC format, and/or using other high-performance screening (HTS) technique, which is attained through expression of proteins included in the library of mutants in a cell-free system in the presence and by means of the DNA probe, and proteins thus obtained, resulting from expression of clones from the library, degrade the DNA probe, if their substrate specificity matches the searched one, the degradation of the DNA probe being detected as a disappearance of the FRET phenomenon between fluorescence markers included in the probe, and then microcompartments in which the FRET phenomenon ceases to occur, are separated from the remaining ones using Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter (FACS) and/or other equipment for HTS analysis, and then DNA coding clones capable of degrading the probe are amplified using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique and are used as a basis for construction of the subsequent library of mutants, which is searched during the subsequent round of screening, according to the scheme mentioned above, and the subsequent rounds of screening are carried out until the enzyme having the desired properties is obtained. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005583 | NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCING TECHNIQUE USING A PH-SENSING AGENT - The invention relates to a composition, method and apparatus for determining the sequence of a nucleic acid strand utilizing a pH-sensing agent. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005584 | METHODS OF MONITORING CONDITIONS BY SEQUENCE ANALYSIS - There is a need for improved methods for determining the diagnosis and prognosis of patients with conditions, including autoimmune disease and cancer. Provided herein are methods for using DNA sequencing to identify personalized biomarkers in patients with autoimmune disease and other conditions. Identified biomarkers can be used to determine the disease state for a subject with an autoimmune disease or other condition. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005585 | NUCLEIC ACID ENCODING REACTIONS - Described herein are methods useful for incorporating one or more adaptors and/or nucleotide tag(s) and/or barcode nucleotide sequence(s) one, or typically more, target nucleotide sequences. In particular embodiments, nucleic acid fragments having adaptors, e.g., suitable for use in high-throughput DNA sequencing are generated. In other embodiments, information about a reaction mixture is encoded into a reaction product. Also described herein are methods and kits useful for amplifying one or more target nucleic acids in preparation for applications such as bidirectional nucleic acid sequencing. In particular embodiments, methods of the invention entail additionally carrying out bidirectional DNA sequencing. Also described herein are methods for encoding and detecting and/or quantifying alleles by primer extension. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005586 | METHOD OF DIAGNOSTIC OF OBESITY - A new method for diagnosing obesity is herein described, based on the determination of the absence of at least one gene from the human' gut microbiome. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005587 | AUTOMATED HIGH-THROUGHPUT FLOW-THROUGH REAL-TIME DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - An automated real-time flow-through system capable of processing multiple samples in an asynchronous, simultaneous, and parallel fashion for nucleic acid extraction and purification, followed by assay assembly, genetic amplification, multiplex detection, analysis, and decontamination. The system is able to hold and access an unlimited number of fluorescent reagents that may be used to screen samples for the presence of specific sequences. The apparatus works by associating extracted and purified sample with a series of reagent plugs that have been formed in a flow channel and delivered to a flow-through real-time amplification detector that has a multiplicity of optical windows, to which the sample-reagent plugs are placed in an operative position. The diagnostic apparatus includes sample multi-position valves, a master sample multi-position valve, a master reagent multi-position valve, reagent multi-position valves, and an optical amplification/detection system. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005588 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING SUBSTANCE NON-TOXICITY - Described herein are methods for establishing the non-toxicity of a substance. For example, described herein are methods for the construction of a comprehensive database of toxicity associated pathways and methods of using such a database. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005589 | HIGHLY SENSITIVE METHOD FOR DETECTING MUTATED GENE - Various highly sensitive detection methods, particularly improved PNA-LNA-PCR clamp methods, are provided as methods for detecting the presence or absence of a mutated gene contained in a gene pool rapidly, in a simple manner, with high accuracy, and with high sensitivity. As a step before the main step for detection, a pre-amplification step comprising allowing (1) a clamp primer consisting of PNA which hybridizes with all or part of a target site having a sequence of a wild-type gene or a sequence complementary to the wild-type gene, (2) a primer capable of amplifying a region comprising a target site having a sequence of the mutated gene, and (3) the gene pool to coexist in a reaction solution for gene amplification, and selectively amplifying the region comprising a target site of the mutated gene by a gene amplification method. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005590 | SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY TOOLS - Methods for design of genetic circuits are provided. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005591 | METHOD FOR PARALLEL AMPLIFICATION OF NUCLEIC ACIDS - A new method that enables parallel amplification of nucleic sequences from a complex source is disclosed. The amplification is compartmentized into microdroplets by porous-walled hollow glass microspheres and subjected to PCR thermal cycling or isothermal amplification. The rigid wall of the glass microspheres allows very simple and conventional manipulation of the amplification products for downstream application such as sequencing or detection of copy number of specific sequences in a complex sample. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005592 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PREDICTING CANCER THERAPY RESPONSE - The invention generally relates to molecular diagnostics, and particularly to molecular markers for cancer therapy response and methods of use thereof. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005593 | RNA-Oligonucleotide Quantification Technique for the Enumeration of Uncultivated Bacterial Species - Methods for RNA-Oligonucleotide Quantification Technique for the Enumeration of Uncultivated Bacterial Species are disclosed. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005594 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTING TARGET NUCLEIC ACIDS - The present invention provides compositions, apparatuses and methods for detecting one or more nucleic acid targets present in a sample. Methods of the invention include utilizing two or more ligation probes that reversibly bind a target nucleic acid in close proximity to each other and possess complementary reactive ligation moieties. When such probes have bound to the target in the proper orientation, they are able to undergo a spontaneous chemical ligation reaction that yields a ligation product that is directly detected or that is amplified to produce amplicons that are then detected. The present invention also provides methods to stabilize sample RNA so that degradation does not significantly affect the results of the analysis. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005595 | Primer And Probe For Detection Of Mycobacterium Intracellulare, And Method For Detection Of Mycobacterium Intracellulare Using The Same - The present invention discloses an oligonucleotide which comprises a part or the entire sequence of the nucleotide sequence shown in SEQ ID NOS: 1-8, or a part or the entire sequence of a sequence complementary to the nucleotide sequence shown in SEQ ID NOS: 1-8, wherein the oligonucleotide is capable of hybridizing with a nucleotide sequence of | 2013-01-03 |
20130005596 | NOVEL GENOMIC BIOMARKERS FOR IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME DIAGNOSIS - The invention provides novel biomarkers, kits, and methods of diagnosing, prognosing, and subtyping IBS. In one aspect, the invention provides novel genomic biomarkers for diagnosing, classifying, providing a prognosis for, and assigning therapy for IBS in a subject in need thereof. In another aspect, the present invention provides novel algorithms for the diagnosis and prognosis of IBS. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005597 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ANALYSIS OF CLEAR CELL RENAL CELL CARCINOMA (CCRCC) - Methods for generating a prognostic signature for a subject with clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) are disclosed. The methods include determining expression levels for three or more genes disclosed in ccRCC cells obtained from the subject, wherein the determining provides a prognostic signature for the subject. Also provided are methods for assessing risk of an adverse outcome of a subject clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), method for predicting a clinical outcome of a treatment in a subject diagnosed with clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), and arrays that include polynucleotides that hybridize to at least three genes disclosed or that include specific peptide or polypeptide gene products of at least three of the genes disclosed. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005598 | Methods for Diagnosing The Malignant Potential of Pancreatic Cystic Lesions - A method of diagnosing the malignant potential of a pancreatic cystic lesion in a subject including: detecting a glycan alteration in MUC5AC in a sample of pancreatic cystic lesion fluid from a subject, determining whether the glycan alteration is differentially present in the sample, and diagnosing the malignant potential of the pancreatic cystic lesion. A method of diagnosing the malignant potential of a pancreatic cystic lesion in a subject including: (a) detecting a glycan alteration in MUC5AC in a sample of pancreatic cystic lesion fluid from a subject, (b) detecting CA 19-9 in the sample, (c) determining whether the glycan alteration and CA 19-9 are differentially present in the sample, and (d) diagnosing the malignant potential of the pancreatic cystic lesion. Related methods of treatment and kits also are included. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005599 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF USING EXOSOMES FOR DETERMINING PHENOTYPES - Exosomes can be used for detecting biomarkers for diagnostic, therapy-related or prognostic methods to identify phenotypes, such as a condition or disease, for example, the stage or progression of a disease. Cell-of-origin exosomes can be used in profiling of physiological states or determining phenotypes. Biomarkers or markers from cell-of-origin specific exosomes can be used to determine treatment regimens for diseases, conditions, disease stages, and stages of a condition, and can also be used to determine treatment efficacy. Markers from cell-of-origin specific exosomes can also be used to identify conditions of diseases of unknown origin. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005600 | Assay for Determining the Type and/or Status of a Cell Based on the Epigenetic Pattern and the Chromatin Structure - The present invention relates to a method for identifying a specific type and/or state of a mammalian cell in a sample obtained from a mammal, comprising a) analyzing the relative amount of accessible chromatin in regions that are specific for a cell-type and/or cellular state in the genome of said cell, b) comparing said relative amount of accessible chromatin said in regions with the relative amount of accessible chromatin in regions in the genome of said cell that are unspecific for a cell-type and/or cellular state, and c) deducing the specific type and/or state of said mammalian cell in said sample based on said comparison. Preferably, said identifying further comprises a relative quantification of said specific cell type and/or state based on said comparison. The method can further comprise a diagnosis of a predisposition to a disease or a disease based on said identification. Kits and certain markers in regions of accessible chromatin in the genome are described, too. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005601 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND PROGNOSIS OF RENAL INJURY AND RENAL FAILURE - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for monitoring, diagnosis, prognosis, and determination of treatment regimens in subjects suffering from or suspected of having a renal injury. In particular, the invention relates to using a one or more assays configured to detect a kidney injury marker selected from the group consisting of Endothelin-1, Somatotropin, and Interleukin-13 as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers in renal injuries. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005602 | METHOD FOR EVALUATING THE SENSITIZING POTENTIAL OF A TEST COMPOUND - The invention relates to a method for evaluating the sensitizing potential of a test compound, and to a kit for implementing said method. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005603 | DETECTING NUCLEIC ACID - This document provides methods and materials for detecting target nucleic acid. For example, methods and materials for detecting the presence or absence of target nucleic acid, methods and materials for detecting the amount of target nucleic acid present within a sample, kits for detecting the presence or absence of target nucleic acid, kits for detecting the amount of target nucleic acid present within a sample, and methods for making such kits are provided. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005604 | Method for Label-Free Multiple Analyte Sensing, Biosensing and Diagnostic Assay - Methods and systems for label-free multiple analyte sensing, biosensing and diagnostic assay chips consisting of an array of photonic crystal microcavities along a single photonic crystal waveguide are disclosed. The invention comprises an on-chip integrated microarray device that enables detection and identification of multiple species to be performed simultaneously using optical techniques leading to a high throughput device for chemical sensing, biosensing and medical diagnostics. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005605 | Photonic Crystal MicroArray Layouts for Enhanced Sensitivity and Specificity of Label-Free Multiple Analyte Sensing, Biosensing and Diagnostic Assay - Methods and systems for label-free multiple analyte sensing, biosensing and diagnostic assay chips consisting of an array of photonic crystal microcavities along a single photonic crystal waveguide are disclosed. The invention comprises an on-chip integrated microarray device that enables detection and identification of multiple species to be performed simultaneously using optical techniques leading to a high throughput device for chemical sensing, biosensing and medical diagnostics. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005606 | Packaged chip for multiplexing photonic crystal waveguide and photonic crystal slot waveguide devices for chip-integrated label-free detection and absorption spectroscopy with high throughput, sensitivity, and specificity - Systems and methods for chip-integrated label-free detection and absorption spectroscopy with high throughput, sensitivity, and specificity are disclosed. The invention comprises packaged chips for multiplexing photonic crystal waveguide and photonic crystal slot waveguide devices. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 2013-01-03 |
20130005607 | QUALITY CONTROL OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS BASED ON GENE EXPRESSION - The invention relates to the field of quality testing of fresh plant-based and mushroom based products. Methods, carriers and kits for determining the quality stage are provided. | 2013-01-03 |