01st week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 34 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100003305 | BIOCOMPATIBLE AND BIODEGRADABLE ELASTOMERIC POLYMERS - Disclosed herein are biocompatible and biodegradable polymers comprising one or more ECM-mimetic peptides and one or more biodegradable moieties, wherein the moieties do not comprise an amino acid or residue thereof. Further disclosed herein are methods for making and using the disclosed biocompatible polymers. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003306 | PRE-SHAPED USER-FORMABLE MICRO-MEMBRANE IMPLANTS - Precut, user-shapeable, resorbable polymer micro-membranes are disclosed. The micro-membranes are constructed of resorbable polymers, which are engineered to attenuate adhesions and to be absorbed into the body relatively slowly over time. The membranes can formed to have very thin thicknesses, for example, thicknesses between about 0.010 mm and about 0.300 mm, while maintaining adequate strength. The membranes can be extruded from polylactide polymers having a relatively high viscosity property, can be stored in sterile packages, and can be preshaped with relatively high reproducibility during implantation procedures. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003307 | COMPOSITION AND USE OF RAR ANTAGONISTS FOR PROMOTING CHONDROGENESIS - The invention provides compositions comprising a RAR antagonist for promoting chondrogenesis and to methods employing such compositions for treating cartilage and associated bone abnormalities resulting from injury or disease and for ex vivo tissue engineering. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003308 | PHARMACEUTICAL CARRIER DEVICE SUITABLE FOR DELIVERY OF PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOUNDS TO MUCOSAL SURFACES - The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical delivery device for application of a pharmaceutical to mucosal surfaces. The device comprises an adhesive layer and a non-adhesive backing layer, and the pharmaceutical may be provided in either or both layers. Upon application, the device adheres to the mucosal surface, providing localized drug delivery and protection to the treatment site. The kinetics of erodability are easily adjusted by varying the number of layers and/or the components. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003309 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FENTANYL-BASED ANESTHETICS FOR THEIR ORAL TRANSMUCOSAL ADMINISTRATION IN A CANDY-LIKE DOSAGE FORM - A method for the production fentanyl-based analgesics for their oral transmucosal administration in a candy-like dosage form, involving the dissolution of a pharmacologically accepted amount of Fentanyl citrate in purified water and the dissolution of a pharmacologically accepted dye in purified water. Mix polyalcohol sugar with purified water with a ratio polyalcohol/sugar between 17 and 19.5% by weight. Stir slowly over low heat until a liquid and smooth mass is obtained. Add sucrose to this liquid mass with a ratio liquid mass/sucrose between 65% and 67.5% by weight. Heat the mass and bring to a boil from an initial temperature of 128°-1320 C to a maximum temperature of 148°-152° C., until its water content evaporates and the weight of the mass obtained in this step reaches between 88% and 90% by weight with respect to the initial total weight of the liquid mass. Leave the mass to cool to a temperature of about 1280 C, and add the Fentanyl citrate solutions, the dye and flavouring agent, stirring firmly and maintaining the same temperature. Pour this hot mixture with a temperature of about 1300 C into a mould or matrix. Before the candy mass sets, a handle can be attached to each candy piece. When the mould is cold and the candy has solidified, remove from the mould and immediately wrap or bag the pieces. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003310 | CHEWING GUM AND CONFECTIONERY COMPOSITIONS WITH ENCAPSULATED STAIN REMOVING AGENT COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A composition in the form of a chewing gum composition or a confectionery composition containing an encapsulated stain removing agent selected from anionic and non-ionic surfactants and methods of preparing and using the same to remove stains from dental material including teeth. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003311 | Antimicrobial Composition - Use of a composition comprising hyaluronic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in the manufacture of a topical medicament for antimicrobial treatment of the skin or mucosa. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003312 | EXTERNAL SKIN PATCH - An object of the invention is to provide a hydrous external skin patch, which has adherence sufficient for adhering to an affected area for several times without using an auxiliary tape or the like and is excellent in utility so that the patch can be easily peeled off even if the paste adheres to itself before application to the affected area. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003313 | ADHESIVE SKIN PATCH - A plaster including a backing layer and a drug layer laminated on the backing layer, where the drug layer contains an adhesive base and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of citalopram and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, an abundance ratio of the S form being greater than an abundance ratio of the R form. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003314 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR THE TREATMENT OF SKIN CONDITIONS - The present invention relates to a method and composition for the treatment of skin conditions such as acne. Either natural or artificial sea water is enhanced by the addition of magnesium until it is at least about double the normal natural concentration of magnesium and then used as an application to the skin such as the face for treating acne and improving the appearance of the skin. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003315 | Method and Composition for the Treatment of Skin Conditions - The present invention relates to artificial seawater and its use to treat a variety of skin conditions, when that sea water has more magnesium in it than in naturally occurring seawater. The treatment of acne would healing and the like can be improved with the product of the present invention and with treatments thereof. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003316 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATING CELL PROLIFERATION DISORDERS USING PLASMONICS ENHANCED PHOTOSPECTRAL THERAPY (PEPST) AND EXCITON-PLASMON ENHANCED PHOTOTHERAPY (EPEP) - The use of plasmonics enhanced photospectral therapy (PEPST) and exiton-plasmon enhanced phototherapy (EPEP) in the treatment of various cell proliferation disorders, and the PEPST and EPEP agents and probes used therein. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003317 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MEDIATING RNAI IN VIVO - This invention relates to new formulated lipid particles (FLiPs) comprising at least one of a single or double stranded oligonucleotide, where the oligonucleotide has been conjugated to a lipophile and at least one of an emulsion or liposome to which the conjugated oligonucleotide has been aggregated, admixed or associated. These particles have surprisingly been shown to effectively deliver oligonucleotides to heart, lung and muscle where they effect gene silencing. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003318 | PROCESS FOR MAKING MULTIPARTICULATES USING A ROLLER COMPACTOR - A process for manufacturing multiparticulate pharmaceutical compositions using a roller compactor. The process is particularly useful for producing minitablets without the need of the use of a tablet press. The roller compactor features rolls having depressions or molds in the surface. Upon compaction of pharmaceutical blend, the minitablets are formed by the depressions in the roller surfaces. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003319 | RALOXIFENE IMMEDIATE RELEASE TABLETS - The present invention relates generally to formulations containing raloxifene or pharmaceutical salts thereof, as the active pharmaceutical ingredient and a process for preparing the same. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003320 | HYDROPHILIC/LIPOPHILIC POLYMERIC MATRIX DOSAGE FORMULATION - An oral dosage form comprising a pharmaceutical tablet of one or more layers, one of which carries a biologically active substance; the formulation of said tablet includes different percentages of hydrophilic and lipophilic polymeric materials, and adjuvant substances. The tablets of the present invention show a release rate which is independent from the amounts of active substance present in the tablet. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003321 | SOLID DOSAGE FORMS OF VALSARTAN, AMLODIPINE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - Monolayer, bilayer and trilayer solid dosage forms of a combination of valsartan, amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide are made. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003322 | ENTERIC COATED HYDROPHOBIC MATRIX FORMULATION - An enteric coated hydrophobic matrix tablet for soluble, freely soluble and very soluble drugs. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003323 | HYDROPHILIC MATRIX CONTAINING POORLY WATER-SOLUBLE COMPOUND AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - It is an object of the present invention to solve the problem of precipitation of a poorly water-soluble compound in a hydrophilic matrix upon inclusion of the poorly water-soluble compound in the hydrophilic matrix. The present invention provides a composition wherein a poorly water-soluble compound is contained in a hydrophilic matrix in a finely-dispersed state. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003324 | VINPOCETINE AND EBURN AMONINE DERIVATIVES FOR PROMOTING BONE GROWTH - The present invention provides a method of promoting bone growth in a subject in need thereof, by administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula I. The compounds include the salts, hydrates and isomers thereof. The present invention also provides methods for the treatment of renal disease and cancer. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003325 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF WARTS - Provided is a composition comprising 5-FU and salicylic acid. This composition is useful as a treatment for warts. As opposed to conventional compositions and methods, this composition need only be applied once a day. Also provided are methods for the preparation and use of the composition for treatment of warts. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003326 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE COMPRISING A PHARMACEUTICALLY OR BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE COMPONENT AND AN INFRARED ABSORBING COMPOUND - The present invention relates to a drug delivery device for implantation in a mammalian body comprising a thermo-sensitive polymeric material, a pharmaceutically or biologically active component and an infrared absorbing compound. The present invention also relates to a method for releasing an active compound from a drug delivery device, the drug delivery device comprising a thermo-sensitive polymeric material, a pharmaceutically or biologically active component and an infrared absorbing compound, wherein the drug delivery device is exposed to infrared irradiation thereby crossing a phase transition. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003327 | Bioabsorbable Polymeric Composition for a Medical Device - A biodegradable and biocompatible nontoxic polymeric composition is provided which includes a base material such as a crystallizable polymer, copolymer, or terpolymer, and a copolymer or terpolymer additive. Medical devices manufactured from the composition are also provided. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003328 | BONE FILLER FOR CARTILAGE TISSUE REGENERATION TREATMENT - It is intended to provide a medical material which enables a new method for cartilage tissue regeneration treatment based on an entirely new concept unlike a treatment method by transplantation of autologous cartilage tissue, a cartilage alternative or undifferentiated cells. The invention provides a bone filler for cartilage tissue regeneration comprising hydrogel having an interpenetrating network structure formed by two or more crosslinked network polymers or a semi-interpenetrating network structure formed by a crosslinked network polymer and a linear polymer. By filling the bone filler of the invention in a hole or a groove provided in subchondral bone just under damaged cartilage tissue, regeneration of the cartilage tissue or both the cartilage tissue and the subchondral bone can be promoted. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003329 | BIOLOGICAL ADHESIVE - Biologically compatible polymers carry at least two different kinds of functional groups. Adhesive formulations include a biologically compatible adhesive, which can be used with a bridging molecule. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003330 | ANTIMICROBIAL NANOEMULSION COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for decreasing the infectivity, morbidity, and rate of mortality associated with a variety of pathogenic organisms and viruses. The present invention also relates to methods and compositions for decontaminating areas colonized or otherwise infected by pathogenic organisms and viruses. Moreover, the present invention relates to methods and compositions for decreasing the infectivity of pathogenic organisms in foodstuffs. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003331 | SUSTAINED RELEASE DOSAGE FORMS OF ZIPRASIDONE - A sustained release solid oral dosage form for treatment of a psychotic disorder, for example schizophrenia, in a mammal is provided, which oral dosage form comprises ziprasidone in an amount effective in treating said psychotic disorder and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003332 | Process For Preparing Powder Comprising Nanoparticles of Sparingly Soluble Drug - A powder comprising nanoparticles of a sparingly water-soluble drug prepared in accordance with the present invention exhibits enhanced bioavailability without generating adverse side effects caused by impurities, while the nano-particle size of the drug remains unchanged when administered. Accordingly, the powder can be useful for the development of a formulation of a sparingly water-soluble drug for oral and parenteral administration. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003333 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING DIGESTIVE DISORDERS - Provided are electrokinetically-altered fluids (e.g., gas-enriched (e.g., oxygen-enriched) electrokinetic fluids) comprising an ionic aqueous solution of charge-stabilized oxygen-containing nanostructures in an amount sufficient to provide, upon contact with a cell, modulation of at least one of cellular membrane potential and cellular membrane conductivity, and therapeutic compositions and methods for using same in treating digestive disorders or at least one symptom thereof. The electrokinetically-altered fluid compositions and methods include electrokinetically-altered ioinic aqueous fluids optionally in combination with other therapeutic agents. Particular aspects provide for regulating or modulating intracellular signal transduction associated with said digestive disorders by modulation of at least one of cellular membranes, membrane potential, membrane proteins such as membrane receptors, including but not limited to G-Protein Coupled Receptors (GPCR), and intercellular junctions (e.g., tight junctions, gap junctions, zona adherins and desmasomes). Other embodiments include particular routes of administration or formulations for the electrokinetically-altered fluids and therapeutic compositions. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003334 | Combination of loteprednol etabonate and tobramycin for topical ophthalmic use - This invention relates to formulations for topical use comprising antibiotics in combination with anti-inflammatory steroids for treating ophthalmic infections and attendant inflammation. More specifically, this invention relates to pharmaceutical ophthalmic formulations comprising a pH stabilizing amount of tobramycin and the soft steroid loteprednol etabonate. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003335 | MICROPARTICLES FOR DELIVERY TO CELLS AND/OR TISSUE - Delivery of bioactive molecules (BAMs) to organelles, cells, tissues, or animals with high efficiency is desirable. Novel compositions for highly efficient delivery of bioactive molecules by biolistic methods are described. The novel compositions include novel microparticle cores, microparticle core/BAM complexes, microparticle core/nanoparticle complexes and multilayer-microparticle core/BAM complexes. Any one of these may be further modified to include targeting agents. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003336 | VESICLES OF SELF-ASSEMBLING BLOCK COPOLYMERS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Vesicles of self-assembling block copolymers, e.g., diblock copolypeptides, as well as methods of making and using the same. Vesicles of the invention have a shell made up of block copolymers that include an intracellular transduction hydrophilic domain and a hydrophobic domain. In certain embodiments, the vesicles include an encapsulated active agent, e.g., a diagnostic or therapeutic agent. The vesicles find use in a variety of different application, including the intracellular delivery of active agents, e.g., diagnostic and therapeutic agents. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003337 | FUNCTIONALIZED POLY(ETHER-ANHYDRIDE) BLOCK COPOLYMERS - The present application is directed to biodegradable polymers, compositions, including microspheres and nanospheres, formed of such polymers, and methods of using such polymers and compositions. In certain embodiments, the subject polymer compositions include therapeutic agents, optionally providing sustained release of the encapsulated agent after administration to a patient. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003338 | Micelles for delivery of nitric oxide - Embodiments include a vehicle for delivery of nitric oxide comprising: a collection of micelles having an internal micelle core that comprises a polymer with N-diazeniumdiolate comprising NO complexed with secondary amines of the polymer. Embodiments include a method of making a nitric oxide vehicle comprising dissolving a polymer that comprises secondary amines in an aqueous solution and combining the polymer with nitric oxide in the solution to form a N-diazeniumdiolate comprising the nitric oxide complexed with the secondary amines, with the formation of the N-diazeniumdiolate causing the polymer to be at least partially insoluble in the solution and to form a collection of micelles that have an internal core that comprises N-diazeniumdiolate. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003339 | FERTILITY AGENT - Means for improving the success rate of pregnancy on the basis of blastocyst transfer is disclosed. The means comprises an agent for promoting pregnancy in blastocyst transfer comprising the supernatant of the culture which is obtained by culturing a human embryo in a medium until the embryo develops into a blastocyst. Also disclosed are a method for production of the agent, as well as a method for promoting pregnancy comprising: culturing a human embryo in a medium until the human embryo develops into a blastocyst, injecting a composition comprising the supernatant of the culture into the uterine cavity of a patient who is to undergo blastocyst transfer, and then transferring the blastocyst to the recipient. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003340 | COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF SKIN AND METHODS THEREOF - A cosmetic composition comprising at least one compound selected from bioactive/biocompatible microparticulates such as bioactive glass or bioactive ceramics, and an intradermal delivery vehicle selected from the group consisting of hyaluronans, hyaluronic acid and/or salts thereof and/or homologues, analogues, derivatives, complexes, esters, fragments and subunits of hyaluronic acid in an amount sufficient to facilitate deposition and penetration of said bioactive microparticulates through tissue at a site to be treated | 2010-01-07 |
20100003341 | COMPOSITION WITH A BACTERICIDAL, FUNGICIDAL, VIRICIDAL AND INSECTICIDAL ACTION AND COMPOSITION ACTING AS A REPELLENT - A composition is disclosed which is characterized by a special combination of one or more disinfecting substances and one or more stabilizing substances. The composition is useful as a disinfectant. The composition may additionally include one or more insecticidal substances for use as an insecticide. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003342 | Aqueous solution and method of prolonging life of residual chlorine in aqueous solution - An aqueous solution which retains a high residual chlorine concentration over a long life and has excellent disinfectant (bactericidal) ability. The aqueous solution contains at least one member selected from the group consisting of halogen acids and salts thereof and further contains active oxygen, wherein the halogen acids are at least one member selected from the group consisting of hypochlorous acid, chlorous acid, chloric acid, and perchloric acid, the total amount of the at least one member selected from the group consisting of the halogen acids and salts thereof and contained in the aqueous solution is 10-50,000 ppm, and the total amount of the active oxygen contained in the aqueous solution is 0.1-1,000 ppm. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003343 | ENHANCED ACTIVITY HYDROGEN PEROXIDE DISINFECTANT - An enhanced activity aqueous disinfecting solution having a pH of from about 0.5 to about 6 and consisting essentially of (i) hydrogen peroxide in a concentration of from about 0.05 to about 8 w/w % of the solution; (ii) at least one anionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of C8 to C16 alkyl aryl sulfonic acids and alkali metal, ammonium, ethanolamine, calcium and magnesium salts thereof, sulfonated C12 to C22 carboxylic acids and alkali metal, ammonium, calcium and magnesium salts thereof, C6 to C22 alkyl diphenyl oxide sulfonic acids and alkali metal, ammonium, ethanolamine, calcium and magnesium salts thereof, naphthalene sulfonic acids and alkali metal, ammonium, calcium and magnesium salts thereof, C8 to C22 alkyl sulfonic acids and alkali metal, ammonium, calcium and magnesium salts thereof, alkali metal, ammonium, calcium and magnesium C8 to C18 alkyl sulfates, alkyl or alkenyl esters or diesters of sulfosuccinic acid in which the alkyl or alkenyl groups independently contain from six to eighteen carbon atoms and alkali metal, ammonium, calcium and magnesium salts thereof, and mixtures thereof, in a concentration range of from about 0.02 to about 8 w/w % of the solution. Optionally, the solution may contain (iii) at least one additional ingredient chosen from a monocarboxylic acid, a polycarboxylic acid, and mixtures thereof, in a concentration of from about 0.05 to about 4 w/w % of the solution; and (iv) at least one further additional ingredient chosen from benzyl alcohol, an alcohol comprising one to six carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof, in a concentration of from about 0.1 to about 10 w/w % of the solution. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003344 | Cosmetic Skincare Method Employing Mechanical Stresses - The present invention concerns in particular a cosmetic skincare method comprising the simultaneous or sequential application: (i) of a composition comprising at least one agent increasing the expression of mechano-receptors in the cells of the skin; (ii) of a device intended to apply and/or maintain, controlledly, mechanical stresses to/on the skin. It also relates to a cosmetic kit comprising at least a composition comprising at least one agent increasing the expression of mechanoreceptors in the cells of the skin; and a device intended to apply and/or maintain, controlledly, mechanical stresses to/on the skin. The joint use of said composition and said device makes it possible to potentiate and/or prolong the effect of mechanical stresses induced by the application of said device on the improvement in the thickness of the skin, the improvement in the radiance of the complexion, the improvement in the density of the skin and/or the improvement in the mechanical properties of the skin (firmness, elasticity, tonicity) and/or to promote regeneration of the skin and/or its cicatrization. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003345 | Synergistic antimicrobial mixtures - A broad spectrum antimicrobial composition comprising a mixture of an iodopropynyl compound in combination with a benzimidazole and a metal borate is disclosed. The composition can be used to protect industrial systems against microbial growth and, more particularly, to protect substrates such as paints, coatings, stucco, concrete, stone, cementaceous surfaces, wood, wood-plastic composites, caulking, sealants, textiles, leather, wood, preservatives, metal working fluids, drilling muds, clay slurries, glazes, optical brighteners, carpet backing, and pigments against microbial growth. The composition can be used as a preservative for aqueous products. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003346 | COMBINATION METHODS OF TREATING CANCER - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating cancer, by administering a combination comprising a jasmonate derivative (e.g., methyl jasmonate or a compound of any of formulae I through VII or any of the jasmonate derivatives exemplified by such formulae) and at least one other agent selected from a chemotherapeutic agent (e.g., a nitroso-urea, a platinum compound, a taxane derivative, an antitumor antibiotic) and an inhibitor of glycolysis (e.g., 2-deoxy-D-glucose). The jasmonate derivative and the at least one other agent together provide a therapeutic effect, which is preferably synergistic (cooperative). | 2010-01-07 |
20100003347 | Composition for preventing and treating fatty liver - A composition for preventing and treating fatty liver is disclosed. The composition includes a lactoferrin and a trivalent chromium compound. The trivalent chromium compound of the present invention is selected from the group consisting of chromium (III) chloride hexahydrate, chromium (III) chloride, chromium (III) acetate, chromium (III) sulfate, chromium picolinate, chromium nicotinate, chromium GTF, chromium yeast extract, other inorganic salts of trivalent chromium, other organic salts of trivalent chromium, and combinations thereof. The composition of the present invention can provide a beneficial effect in preventing and treating fatty liver by effectively reducing multiple risk factors of fatty liver disease. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003348 | USE OF CLAYS FOR TREATING COELIAC DISEASE - The invention relates to the use of a clay for the preparation of a medicament for treating coeliac disease. Preferably, the clay used is of smectite type. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003349 | PORTABLE, NITRIC OXIDE GENERATOR - An apparatus for portable delivery of nitric oxide without the need for pressurized tanks, power supplies, or other devices provides a single therapy session by triggering a heater to heat a reaction chamber. A piercing assembly may trigger to open sealed containers, such as bags, of liquid water or salt water in order to activate the heaters. Upon addition of liquid such as water or salt water to a chemically reactive heating element, heat is generated to activate the chemicals generating nitric oxide within a sealed reactor. Upon triggering, liquid containers are unsealed, the liquid drains down to initiate reaction of the heating chemicals, and the heat begins to penetrate the reactor. The reactor, in turn, heats its contents, which react to form nitric oxide expelled by the reactor to a line feeding a cannula for therapy. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003350 | COMPOSITION POSSESSING ANTIOXIDANT, IMMONOMODULATED, AND ANTITUMOROUS ACTION AND METHOD OF TREATING NEOPLASMS - A process retains target proteins, anti-bodies, and macromolecules (hereafter simply called “proteins”) in a hydrogel. The method employs a non-binding mechanism to trap the target proteins, yet leave them accessible to subsequent biochemical reactions. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003351 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING RHODIOLA ROSEA AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to compositions and kits comprising an extract of | 2010-01-07 |
20100003352 | Mucosal Membrane Healant and Moisturizer - A pharmaceutical composition for treatment and prevention of severely dehydrated soft tissue is disclosed. The pharmaceutical composition has ingredients that prevent the onset of dehydration and ingredients that increase the healing rate of dehydrated tissue that has become cracked. In particular, the present invention treats and prevents the dry-nose condition caused in oxygen respiratory therapy. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003353 | Control of Blood Vessel Physiology to Treat Skin Disorders - In a method for treating an affected skin region of a patient having a skin disorder, a vasodilation composition is applied to an affected skin region of a patient, the affected skin region exhibiting a skin disorder characterized by at least one abnormal blood vessel, and the affected skin region is then treated so as to non-invasively disrupt tissue architecture, e.g., by inducing ischemia, of the at least one abnormal blood vessel. A vasoconstriction composition can then be applied to the skin region to cause vasoconstriction of the at least one blood vessel in order to promote healing. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003354 | Linseed Extract Medicament for Application to the Eye - The present invention relates to the application of linseed extract to the eye. Linseed extract is useful in the manufacture of a medicament of the treatment of Dry Eye, and for delivering a drug to the eye. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003355 | JUCARA AND ACAI FRUIT-BASED COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to stable, palatable, freeze-dried, fruit-based compositions. Specifically, the inventions relates to compositions of Açai fruit and Jucara fruit with high antioxidant capability and cyclooxygenase-inhibitory activity, and their uses. The invention further provides for methods of making stable, palatable, freeze-dried, fruit-based compositions from Açai fruit and Jucara fruit. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003356 | APPARATUS FOR SCATTERING FIBROUS MATERIAL, E.G. CHIPS - An apparatus for scattering fibrous material, e.g., chips, said apparatus serving to spread chips using either a throw or air-jet spreading method to form a mat ( | 2010-01-07 |
20100003357 | GOLF BALL MOLD - An improved mold for making a golf ball comprises a pair of mold cups which are assembled together along mating surfaces that form a parting line. The mold cups are completely without sprues (vents). A lower mold cup has an undercut section of p to 360° in the rim area of the mating surface that allows for a very restricted but controlled flow at the parting line. The undercut section is of a depth of about 0.002 inch or less. This provides for a significant increase in the shear strength that results in a golf ball having less delamination, smaller voids, and a significant increase in impact cover durability. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003358 | ELECTRIC HEATING DEVICE FOR HOT RUNNER SYSTEMS - The invention relates to an electric heating unit for hot runner systems, in particular for hot runner nozzles and/or hot runner manifolds, comprising at least one tubular or muff-like support made of a sintered substance and comprising at least one heating layer fitted with heating conductor tracks, where said heating layer is a fired foil or a fired thick-film paste. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003359 | MOLD MULTIPLE HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM - The present invention provides a mold multiple heating and cooling system which, for a plurality of molding machines, allows a single temperature control apparatus to be used to selectively supply steam or warm water, or cooling water for carrying out molding, and eliminates the need for separately installing a venting apparatus. The mold heating and cooling system pertaining to the present embodiment 1 includes a steam heating unit | 2010-01-07 |
20100003360 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE EXTRUSION OF VISCOELASTIC MATERIALS - The invention is directed to a device for extruding viscoelastic matter, in particular pastas. This device has a filling area for introducing matter or constituents of the matter into the device, a conveying area for conveying and processing the flow of matter conveyed through the device, a distributor area for deforming and distributing the flow of matter to a plurality of partial flows of matter, and a die area with a plurality of dies for forming a strand or sheet from the respective partial flows of matter. According to the invention, the inner walls of the distributor area are formed from a viscoelastic material at least in some areas or have a viscoelastic material in these areas. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003361 | ROTARY TABLET PRESS WITH WASHING DEVICE AND ROTOR FOR IT - The invention relates to a rotary table press with washing device and to a rotor for it, said rotor being provided at least with a bottom-punch guide ring ( | 2010-01-07 |
20100003362 | DIE FOR MOLDING HONEYCOMB STRUCTURE, AND ITS PRODUCTION METHOD - A die having large numbers of grooves for molding a material to a honeycomb structure, wherein a surface having the grooves has an outer periphery in a polygonal shape having 6 or more corners, and wherein the grooves are crossing the outer periphery at an angle of 30° or more. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003363 | Method of improving poultry production - A method of improving a feed conversion ratio in poultry includes feeding to the poultry a poultry feed including an amount of an inorganic acid which is effective to improve the feed conversion ratio. A method of controlling microorganisms in poultry includes feeding to the poultry a poultry feed including an amount of an inorganic acid which is effective to control microorganisms in the poultry. A method of decreasing ammonia released from poultry manure includes feeding to the poultry a poultry feed including an amount of an inorganic acid which is effective to decrease the amount of ammonia released from the poultry manure. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003364 | REDUCED-HANGOVER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMPRISING TURMERIC - The present invention relates to a reduced-hangover alcoholic beverage including alcohol and turmeric. The invention also relates to the use of turmeric in the manufacture of a reduced-hangover alcoholic beverage. Also, the present invention relates to a method of reducing hangover due to consumption of an alcoholic beverage. The method includes adding turmeric to the alcoholic beverage prior to consumption of the alcoholic beverage. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003365 | Cloning, expression and use of acid phospholipases - The invention relates to a DNA sequence that encodes a polypeptide with phospholipase activity and was isolated from Aspergillus and sequences derived therefrom, polypeptides with phospholipase activity encoded by these sequences as well as the use of these polypeptides for degumming of vegetable oil, for the preparation of dough and/or bakery products, for the preparation of dairy products, for processing steps in the textile industry and for related applications. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003366 | Variant Alpha-Amylases from Bacillus Subtilis and Methods of Use, Thereof - Alpha-amylases from | 2010-01-07 |
20100003367 | ABFB-2 Gene From Penicillium Funiculosum - The invention relates to the abfB-2 gene of | 2010-01-07 |
20100003368 | PROBIOTIC SUPPLEMENT, PROCESS FOR MAKING, AND PACKAGING - A pet food composition comprising a supplement is provided. The supplement can comprise a Probiotic component, a cocoa butter component, and a sweetener component. A process for making the supplement can comprise providing a sweetener component, a cocoa butter component, and a Probiotic component, mixing the cocoa butter component and Probiotic component to form a mixture in a temperature and humidity controlled chamber; mixing the mixture with the sweetener component in the temperature and humidity controlled chamber to form a final mixture; optionally mixing in a colorant with the final mixture; and cooling the final mixture. A package for the supplement can comprise a secondary container housing a primary container, which houses a supplement. An array of packages is also provided. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003369 | PROBIOTIC SUPPLEMENT, PROCESS FOR MAKING, AND PACKAGING - A pet food composition comprising a supplement is provided. The supplement can comprise a Probiotic component, a cocoa butter component, and a sweetener component. A process for making the supplement can comprise providing a sweetener component, a cocoa butter component, and a Probiotic component, mixing the cocoa butter component and Probiotic component to form a mixture in a temperature and humidity controlled chamber; mixing the mixture with the sweetener component in the temperature and humidity controlled chamber to form a final mixture; optionally mixing in a colorant with the final mixture; and cooling the final mixture. A package for the supplement can comprise a secondary container housing a primary container, which houses a supplement. An array of packages is also provided. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003370 | FUNCTIONAL SUGAR REPLACEMENT - The present invention is related to a functional food ingredient, which replaces sugar on a 1/1 weight and/or volume basis in food recipes containing sucrose, with a substantial caloric reduction in view. More than an ingredient, it has to be seen as a functional ingredient, since it possesses some health promoting effects. The functional food replacement for sucrose according to the present invention comprises prebiotic fibres and sweeteners, and possibly other non selective fibres, minerals, vitamins and probiotic strains. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003371 | CAPSULE FOR THE PREPARATION OF A BEVERAGE - Capsule for the preparation of a beverage in a beverage machine comprising an enclosure ( | 2010-01-07 |
20100003372 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR NESTING FOOD PRODUCTS - A tool for nesting food products, a food product prepared by a process and a method for nesting food products. The tool includes a body defining a passageway between a plunger opening and an insertion outlet. The body includes a pointed member extending from the insertion outlet. A plunger may be provided that is dimensioned to be received within the passageway. At least a portion of the plunger is movable between the plunger opening and the insertion outlet. The passageway is dimensioned to receive a shrimp-like product. Typically, movement of the plunger to the insertion outlet moves the shrimp-like product along the passageway and out through the insertion outlet. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003373 | Rapidly soluble granules and method for producing the same - It is an objective of the present invention to provide a means for producing rapidly soluble granules with the use of any powdery raw material that is poorly sedimented in water and thus is dispersed or dissolved with difficulty in water. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003374 | Edible maze - The invention describes an edible confectionary item molded in the form of a maze. One planar surface of the confectionary item is formed with indented grooves to create a maze, or labyrinth pattern. The perimeter of the planar surface of the confectionary item is raised to form an outside ridge. There also exists a movable piece, such as a ball, which can be navigated through the maze pattern by tilting and tapping the confectionary item. A further indentation within the maze forms a starting point for the movable piece. There also exists a destination point of the maze, which may be demarcated in any number of ways. The destination may include an image such as a corporate logo, letters, a geographical representation such as a city, or other suitable promotional identifiers. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003375 | Candy dispenser with hard candy dipping pop - A candy food product comprises a candy pop having a hard candy rod formed and supported at a support base, and a dispenser shaped as a personal electronic device for storing a plurality of confectionary powders. The dispenser includes a plurality of confectionary compartments for holding the confectionary powders. A lid selectively movable between an open and closed position sealingly engages the dispenser. A receptacle is formed in the dispenser proximate to the confectionary compartments and receives the candy pop therein. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003376 | SAUSAGE CASING HAVING IMPROVED SAUSAGE EMULSION ADHESION - The present invention relates to a food casing for sausage products, in particular to a tubular sausage casing based on cellulose having an internally applied coating composition and adhesion between filling and sausage casing improved thereby. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003377 | POLYESTER FILM - A heat-sealable, peelable, coextruded composite polymeric film comprising a substrate layer of polymeric material having on a surface thereof a heat-sealable layer, wherein said heat-sealable layer comprises a copolyester of least one aromatic dicarboxylic acid, at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid and one or more glycol(s); the thickness of said heat-sealable layer is in the range of from about 0.3 to about 3 μm; and the heat-sealable layer comprises one or more wax(es) is described. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003378 | Heat-Resistant Foamed Polyester Articles and Process for Their Manufacture - The present invention relates to a process for thermoforming a foamed polyester sheet of low crystallinity to produce a heat-resistant molded foam article ( | 2010-01-07 |
20100003379 | Packages for dispensing liquid and dry food - Describe are food packages having features such as multiple containers in a single package and multiple pieces for a package; the packages can contain multiple food products including (for example) cereal and milk, for consumption together in a convenient manner. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003380 | STABILIZED LONGLIFE NON-EDIBLE COLLAGEN CASING READY-TO-STUFF - The present invention relates to non-edible collagen casings for food products which do not have to be soaked in water or brine just before stuffing (ready-to-stuff casings), and the method for preparing them. More specifically, the invention refers to a preparation of a stabilized longlife non-edible collagen casing ready-to-stuff comprising a moisture amount between 27% and 50% by weight based on total casing weight and a salt amount between 2,5% and 30% by weight based on dry casing weight, wherein the salt comprises a salt from an organic acid and wherein the casing is packed. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003381 | MOBILE CONCENTRATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MILK - A mobile concentration system (MCS) for milk comprising: a vehicle having a holding tank for receiving and holding milk; and a concentration system mounted to the vehicle and coupled in fluid communication with the holding tank. The concentration system adapted to remove milk from the holding tank and process the milk while the vehicle is stationary and/or uploading or unloading of milk, or underway. The concentration system including a reverse osmosis filtration system adapted receive the milk from the holding tank and process the milk to generate a stream of substantially water and a product stream of concentrated milk. A feed section comprises product/water/CIP (clean in place) valving systems, high pressure pumping equipment operating to receive and pressurize the milk through-out the system. A concentration level control system includes a control valve regulating the concentrate flow to achieve a fixed system operating pressure to control the system. A method of collecting and concentrating milk from the concentration system comprising: under pressure, depositing milk into a holding tank; drawing milk from the holding tank while the vehicle is stationary and/or uploading or unloading of milk, or underway and directing the milk to the concentration system carried by the vehicle; and operating the concentration system while the vehicle is stationary and/or uploading or unloading of milk, or underway to remove water from the milk by reverse osmosis filtration system in combination with the concentration level control system. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003382 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR STORING MATERIALS - An apparatus and method for storing materials includes an electrode unit comprising at least one electrode which applies an electric current to materials including microorganisms; and a power generating unit which applies an alternating current power to the electrode unit, wherein the magnitude of the electric current, which flows through the materials per cross-sectional area perpendicular to the flow of the electric current is at least about 10 μA/cm | 2010-01-07 |
20100003383 | METHOD OF PREPARING ACID STABLE CARAMEL - Class IV caramel color with reduced 4-MeI content is formed by combining carbohydrate with ammonium bisulfite and acid in an amount effective to establish a pH of less than 5. This is heated in a closed reactor vessel and heated to a temperature and for a time effective to provide the desired intensity caramel color. A base is injected into the closed reaction vessel during heating to control the caramelization reaction. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003384 | EFFERVESCENT POWDER FORMULATION FOR BEVERAGES AND ITS USE - Effervescent powder formulation having self-refrigerant power that consists of a mixture of sodium bicarbonate, citric acid, and tartaric acid, useful for obtaining an instant sparkling beverage | 2010-01-07 |
20100003385 | Process of Precooking Grains and an Equipment for Precooking Grains - A process of precooking grains which comprises the steps of: a) Charging the grains into a reactor in a controlled manner; b) Applying a first negative pressure to the reactor; c) Heating the grains contained in the reactor; d) Applying a second negative pressure to the reactor; and e) Cooling the grains. Equipment for precooking grains comprises at least one reactor, which is associable with means for applying negative pressure. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003386 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DISPENSING A LIQUID BEVERAGE CONCENTRATE - A beverage system for providing a beverage, methods of making the beverage and the resulting beverage are disclosed herein. The system includes a beverage-forming concentrate and an aroma or aroma-providing component separated from the concentrate; wherein the concentrate and aroma are combinable upon reconstitution for providing the beverage. One method includes delivering a fresh beverage taste to an on-premise beverage at a point of dispensation, by delivering at least one aroma or aroma-providing component in an amount sufficient to enhance the organoleptic properties of a beverage separately from a beverage concentrate prior to when the beverage is dispensed, and mixing the aroma or aroma-providing compound with a liquid and the beverage concentrate or with a mixture of a beverage concentrate and a liquid when the beverage is being dispensed. The resulting beverage may be coffee, tea, carbonation, a juice, milk, or a non-dairy creamer-based component; or a combination thereof, while the aroma or aroma-providing component is coffee aroma, tea aroma, chocolate or cocoa aroma, malt, Maillard reaction flavor, or a combination thereof. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003387 | AIR CIRCULATOR FOR AN OVEN - An air circulator and an oven including such an air circulator. Ducting has an inlet located toward an upper end of a cooking chamber of the oven and an outlet proximate the lower portion of the chamber. An air mover can move air in the chamber though a fluid passage defined in the ducting from the upper portion of the chamber to the lower portion. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003388 | SEASONING - An object of the present invention is to provide a method for improving flavor of a food or drink, a flavor improving agent for a food or drink, a seasoning, and a food or drink having improved flavor. To attain the object, the present invention provides a method for improving flavor of a food or drink, which comprises adding an amino-carbonyl reactant of a peptide having a molecular weight of 1000-5000 with a carbonyl compound, a flavor improving agent comprising said amino-carbonyl reactant as an active ingredient, a seasoning comprising said amino-carbonyl reactant and umami as active ingredients, and a food or drink comprising said flavor improving agent or seasoning added thereto. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003389 | Coffee Drink Packed In Container And Method Of Producing The Same - The present invention provides a coffee drink packed in container with improved taste and flavor, a coffee drink packed in container in which deterioration of taste and flavor has been suppressed and which is appropriate for long term conservation, and producing methods thereof. In addition the present invention can provide a coffee drink packed in container containing 2-methylfuran, 2-methylbutanal and 3-methylbutanal, which are aroma components, and having improved taste and flavor, a coffee drink packed in container in which diminution of 2-methylfuran, 2-methylbutanal and 3-methylbutanal is prevented, and thus deterioration taste and flavor is suppressed, and producing methods thereof. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003390 | METHOD FOR ADDING FUNCTIONAL COMPONENTS TO HYDROCOLLOID BASES THAT REQUIRE COOKING - Functional components are often cooked with hydrocolloid bases to create a more palatable and nutritional product. Mixing the functional components and hydrocolloid base together and cooking the mixture often results in damage to the functional components. The damage caused to the functional components result in a reduction in the potency of the functional components or may otherwise adversely affect the functional components. Conversely, adding the functional components to the hydrocolloid base after the base has been cooked and cooled minimizes the damage caused to the functional components. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003391 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A RECONSTITUTED FOOD PRODUCT - A method and apparatus are provided for producing a reconstituted food product. The apparatus includes a co-extruder | 2010-01-07 |
20100003392 | Packaged concentrate for preparing a bouillon, soup, sauce, gravy or for use as a seasoning, the concentrate comprising gelatin and starch - Packaged concentrates in jelly form for preparing a bouillon, broth, soup, sauce, gravy or for use as a seasoning, which concentrates comprises 20-80% water, 0.5-60% taste imparting components, 30-30% salt, and a gelling agent comprising starch and gelatin, in the absence of 0.5-60% by weight of herbs, vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, crustaceans, or particulates thereof. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003393 | EDIBLE PET CHEW AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - An edible pet chew is disclosed that is comprised of fibrous protein, water absorbing polymer, plasticizer and water. The pet chew provides excellent textural properties and improved solubility in the stomach and intestinal environment for improved pet safety. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003394 | PROTEIN GEL FORMATION - The invention is directed to a method of forming a gel, to a gel obtainable by said method, to a heat treated native potato protease inhibitor, to the use of said protease inhibitor, and to a foodstuff comprising said gel or said protease inhibitor. The method comprises the subsequent steps of: providing a solution of native potato protease inhibitor isolate having an isoelectric point of more than 6.0 and a molecular weight of less than 35 kDa; subjecting the native potato protease inhibitor solution to a heat treatment to a temperature of 65-121° C. for at least 10 minutes, or an UHT treatment at temperatures above 121° C., at an ionic strength of less than 60 mM and a pH of less than 4.5 yielding a heat treated native potato protease inhibitor solution; and setting the ionic strength of the native potato protease inhibitor solution to more than 60 mM. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003395 | DAIRY PRODUCT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - The present invention provides a dairy product which endures cryopreservation for a long period, and also has viscosity suited for use in a dispenser for beverage. An emulsified composition containing a milk fat content, a milk protein content, a disaccharide alcohol and an emulsifier in a certain ratio is prepared. A ratio of each component of the emulsified composition can be obtained by accurately adjusting the amounts of raw materials such as milk, whole milk powders, butter, cheese, cream, condensed milk, butter oil, butter milk and butter milk powders serving as a milk fat source and a milk protein source; a disaccharide alcohol; an emulsifier; and moisture. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003396 | System and Method of Loading and Detecting Beneficial Agent on a Prosthesis - An interventional device for delivery of beneficial agent to a lumen and methods of loading and manufacture of the same, which include a prosthesis loaded with beneficial agent to provide a controlled dosage concentration of beneficial agent to the lumen. The beneficial agent is loaded onto the prosthesis by a fluid-dispenser having a dispensing element capable of dispensing the beneficial agent in discrete droplets, each droplet having a controlled trajectory. The method of loading beneficial agent includes dispensing beneficial agent in a raster format and/or an off-axis format along a dispensing path. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003397 | PRODUCTION METHOD FOR LAMINATED ELECTRONIC COMPONENT - In a production method for a laminated electronic component, a ceramic base body is formed by stacking a plurality of ceramic layers, and internal electrodes are formed in the ceramic base body. Lead-out portions of the internal electrodes are exposed from side surfaces of the ceramic base body. Belt-shaped external terminal electrodes are formed on the side surfaces by plating so as to be electrically connected to the exposed portions of the internal electrodes. The distance from an end surface to an external terminal electrode closest to the end surface in the ceramic base body is measured. When the measured distance does not correspond to a predetermined reference value, the ceramic base body is removed as being defective. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003398 | ABRASIVE POWDER COATINGS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING TIN WHISKER GROWTH - An electrical component includes a conductive substrate, a tin layer formed on the substrate, and a barrier coating formed on the tin layer to impede tin whisker growth. The barrier coating includes a polymer matrix, and abrasive particles that are dispersed about the matrix. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003399 | ELECTROLESS PLATING SOLUTION, METHOD FOR ELECTROLESS PLATING USING THE SAME AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CIRCUIT BOARD - Disclosed is an electroless plating solution exhibiting a good plating metal filling performance even for larger trenches or vias of several to one hundred and tens of μm, in a manner free from voids or seams, and allowing maintenance of stabilized performance for prolonged time. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003400 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING MEMBRANE/ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR POLYMER ELECTROLYTE FUEL CELL AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING POLYMER ELECTROLYTE FUEL CELL - Provided are a process for producing a membrane/electrode assembly for a polymer electrolyte fuel cell and a process for producing a polymer electrolyte fuel cell, capable of achieving a high output voltage in a wide current density range. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003401 | INORGANIC SEPARATOR-ELECTRODE-UNIT FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES, METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF AND USE THEREOF IN LITHIUM BATTERIES - The present invention concerns separator-electrode assemblies for lithium batteries and also a process for their production. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003402 | Method for manufacturing ceramic matrix composite structures - Methods are disclosed herein to fabricate high-strength ceramic matrix composite (CMC) structures by combining, in one example, pre-impregnated (prepreg) material with a pre-ceramic polymer. The prepreg is processed to a first density, and the densification is completed with repeated polymer infiltration and pyrolysis (PIP) cycles of the pre-ceramic polymer to fabricate a CMC structure. Advantageously, the present invention allows for fabrication of ceramic matrix composites more efficiently and to a larger scale than previously available. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003403 | PHOTORESIST COATING PROCESS - A photoresist coating process including a first step and a second step is provided. In the first step, a wafer is accelerated by a first average acceleration. In the second step, the wafer is accelerated by a second average acceleration. The first acceleration and the second acceleration are both larger than zero, and photoresist material is provided to the wafer only in the second step. | 2010-01-07 |
20100003404 | ALD METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method and an apparatus for executing efficient and cost-effective Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) at low temperatures are presented. ALD films such as oxides and nitrides are produced at low temperatures under controllable and mild oxidizing conditions over substrates and devices that are moisture- and oxygen-sensitive. ALD films, such as oxides, nitrides, semiconductors and metals, are efficiently and cost-effectively deposited from conventional metal precursors and activated nonmetal sources. Additionally, substrate preparation methods for optimized ALD are disclosed. | 2010-01-07 |