03rd week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 38 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090017141 | TOPICAL COMPOSITION FOR THE TREATMENT OF HYPERPIGMENTED SKIN - The present invention relates to novel, topically applied, cosmetic/dermatological compositions for the treatment of hyperpigmentation disorders and photodamaged human skin. The subject compositions combat hyperpigmented skin. In addition, the compounds described can be used in the treatment of many other pathologies. Due to a high degree of gentleness, along with potent antioxidant and moisturizing effects, the present invention can be used safely in the treatment of many conditions, such as the prevention and/or treatment of melasma, freckles, age spots (lentigo senilis) and photodamaged skin. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017142 | Essential Oils Inhibit Mold on Wood - Methods of treating wood lumber to inhibit growth of mold fungi by surface treating the wood lumber with an essential oil, diluted or undiluted, being geranium Egyptian, thyme, dill weed or rosemary. Various surface treatments include dipping, spraying, brushing and vapor exposure. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017143 | Composition for treatment of alcoholism - A composition effective in the treatment of alcoholism comprising one or more alcohol craving blocker components such as Kudzu and Rhodiola Rosea, one or more antidepressant components such as St. John's Wort (Hypericin), 5-Hydroxytryptophanm SAMe, Melatonin and Taurine, and/or one or more anti-anxiety components such as Vitamin B complex, Glutamine, Niacin, SAMe, Hops, Melatonin and Rhodiola Rosea, the components chosen such that in combination they beneficially affect the nutritional, physiological and psychological deficiencies that combine to cause alcohol dependency. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017144 | BIOACTIVE BOTANICAL COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR PRODUCTION - The present invention is directed to bioactive botanical cosmetic compositions derived from membrane and cell serum fractions of plant cell juice. The present invention also relates to the methods for preparing these bioactive botanical cosmetic compositions and the uses of these compositions in various cosmetic formulations and as topical skin cosmetic applications. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017145 | Tri ascorbate formulation - An oral formulation that is a combination of three mineral ascorbates and metabolites for antioxidant protection against free radical damage, healthy skin maintenance, support for vision health, healthy joint support, cardiovascular support, and maintenance of the immune system. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017146 | Beta Vulgaris-Based Products - Products based on | 2009-01-15 |
20090017147 | Cosmetic or Dermopharmaceutical Composition Comprising an Euglena Extract - The invention provides a cosmetic or dermopharmaceutic composition containing an | 2009-01-15 |
20090017148 | EXTRUSION HEAD - An extrusion head for at least one extruder including a first head part having a first joint and a second head having a second joint wherein the first head part and the second head part are pivotable with respect to each other using the respective first joint and second joint. When the extrusion head is in an operative position, the first head part rests against a first sealing face and the second head part rests against a second sealing face. A drive element is connected to the first head part and the second head part using a connecting element. The first head part and the second head part are movable using the drive element from a fixed operative position into an open rest position. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017149 | AUTOMATIC ICE CREAM SCOOPER - An automatic ice cream scooper. A cylinder of ice cream is placed vertically within a refrigerated container on a slicer having a disc shape. The slicer includes an angled slicing blade for removing ice cream. The slicer is rotated by a motor to remove the ice cream. The slicer has an upstanding edge with the screw thread formed thereon for removing the sidewall of the ice cream container. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017150 | Device for Manufacturing Feedstuff Molded Into Shells - The invention relates to a device for producing goods for consumption, consisting of a fat mass, in particular a fat mass containing cocoa or a chocolate-type fat mass, said goods contains a large number of hollow moulds ( | 2009-01-15 |
20090017151 | Drive apparatus for injection molding machine, injection apparatus, and mold clamping apparatus - An object is to provide a drive apparatus for an injection molding machine which can generate a large thrust force and can provide short-cycled continuous drive. The drive apparatus includes a housing ( | 2009-01-15 |
20090017152 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MEASUREMENT IN INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE, AND INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE - A method for controlling measurement in a motor-driven in-line screw type injection molding machine using servo-motors as a measurement driving source and an injection driving source. Control is made so that all of a measured value of back pressure controlled by the measurement servo-motor, a measured value of an astern speed of a screw controlled by the injection servo-motor, and a measured rotational speed of the screw turn zero concurrently at timing when the screw reaches a measurement completion position. Thus, suck-back can be made dispensable. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017153 | Rotary Valve Assembly for an Injection Nozzle - A rotary valve assembly for an injection unit is provided, having a valve body, defining a melt channel for a working fluid. At least one end cap is mounted to the valve body, the valve body and the at least one end cap cooperatively defining a valve seat intersecting the melt channel in a generally traverse direction, the valve seat having a wider portion and a narrower portion. A spool defines an orifice, the spool being rotatably mounted within the valve seat, and is movable between an open position where the orifice is aligned with the melt channel and a closed position where the orifice is misaligned with the melt channel. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017154 | Actuating Device for Shut-Off Needles in Injection Moulding Devices Comprising Needle Shut-Off Nozzles - A drive system ( | 2009-01-15 |
20090017155 | APPARATUS FOR INJECTION MOLDING - An apparatus for injection molding is provided. The apparatus includes an injection unit and a mold unit. The injection unit includes a nozzle having a first flat end surface. The mold unit includes a sprue bushing for communicating with the nozzle. The sprue busing has a second flat end surface. The sprue bushing is in contact with the first flat end surface of the nozzle. Wherein a protrusion is formed on one of the first flat end surface of the nozzle and the second flat end surface of the sprue bushing, and a corresponding recess is defined on the other of the first flat end surface of the nozzle and the second flat end surface of the sprue bushing. The protrusion is engaged in the recess. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017156 | CHOLESTROL REDUCING FOOD COMPOSITIONS FOR ANIMALS - Compositions and methods for reducing serum cholesterol levels in companion animals, such as cats and dogs, wherein the food compositions contain about 20% or more oat, and the methods comprise administering the food compositions effective to reduce serum cholesterol levels in the animals. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017157 | POPULATION OF DAIRY COWS PRODUCING MILK WITH DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - The invention relates to cows capable of producing milk low in total saturated fatty acids and high in mono- and poly-unsaturated fatty acids. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017158 | Nutritional Composition for Increasing Milk Protein in Mammals - A process for obtaining an increase in the concentration and/or production of milk protein and/or improving reproductive performance. The process includes administering to a mammal a composition including at least one unsaturated fatty acid, or a derivative thereof, and at least one feed supplement, wherein the combination is administered in an amount such that the mammal absorbs 1 g to 95 g of the at least one unsaturated fatty acid, or the derivative thereof, per day. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017159 | CHEWING GUM COMPRISING NUT PIECES - The present invention relates to a chewing gum comprising nut pieces originating from different kinds of nuts and methods for preparing such chewing gum. The chewing gum is provided with a new flavour profile, superior mouth feel, and with nutritional, therapeutic and pharmacological properties. The invention further relates to different uses of nut pieces in chewing gum. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017160 | CHEWING GUM AND GUM BASES CONTAINING POLYOLEFIN THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER - A chewing gum contains a water-insoluble gum base portion containing a polyolefin thermoplastic elastomer; a water-soluble bulk portion; and at least one flavor component, which is cud-forming and chewable at mouth temperature. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017161 | GENE ENCODING PROTEIN HAVING TREHALOSE SYNTHESIS-PROMOTING ACTIVITY AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a gene encoding a protein having a trehalose synthesis-promoting activity and use thereof, in particular, a yeast for practical use with superior resistance property to dryness and/or low-temperature storage, alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast, and a method for producing said beverages. More particularly, the present invention relates to a yeast, whose resistance property to dryness and/or resistance property to low-temperature storage is enhanced by amplifying expression level of TSL1 gene encoding a protein Ts11p having a trehalose synthesis-promoting activity in brewer's yeast, especially non-ScTSL1 gene specific to a lager brewing yeast and to a method for producing alcoholic beverages with said yeast, etc. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017162 | Neutral cellulase catalytic core and method of producing same - The present invention relates to the cloning and high level expression of novel cellulase proteins or derivatives thereof in the in a host cell. Further aspects of the present invention relate to transformants that express the novel cellulases, and expression vectors comprising the DNA gene fragments or variants thereof that code for the novel cellulases derived from | 2009-01-15 |
20090017163 | Composition comprising bacteria and lecithin - The present invention relates to a composition comprising live food grade bacterium and lecithin wherein the water activity of the composition is at least 0.5 and the amount of fat is between 10 and 80 wt %. It was surprisingly found that lecithin enhances the viability of bacteria in compositions. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017164 | FERMENTATION PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF ETHANOL FROM A CORN FRACTION HAVING LOW OIL CONTENT - An improved fermentation process for the preparation of ethanol and distillers dried grain from a corn fraction having low oil, high starch and low germ content is provided. The process provides reduced fermentation time, increased ethanol yield and reduced fusel oil concentration. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017165 | Natural Honey-Containing Compositions And Method Of Preparation - Compositions comprising cellulosic polymers and natural honey that display reduced instability due to the presence of a chelant that inhibits the activity of naturally occurring cellulases are described. Methods of treating natural honey to inhibit cellulase activity comprising mixing the natural honey with a chelant and optionally heating the mixture are provided. Flavour compositions consisting of natural honey and a chelant, optionally in a carrier are further described. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017166 | Process for Manufacture of Feed for Aquaculture Species - The present invention comprises a process for producing a feed and a feed product from proteins like fish meal, soybean meal, rape meal, feather meal etc, binders like wheat, starch containing sources etc, lipids being of marine and/or vegetable origin and containing at least one of the conventional additives like minerals, vitamins, enzymes and pigments like astaxanthin. A storage stable intermediate product is manufactured by mixing the protein material with binders and possibly also the minerals which then are extruded, pelletized, granulated and formed into porous pellets suitable for transport or storage. The intermediate product is further processed by introducing a gel containing water and lipids or an emulsion containing water and lipids into the pores in a vacuum chamber, and where vitamins and possibly pigments and enzymes have been mixed with the gel or emulsion prior to introduction to the vacuum chamber, and that the vacuum is released from said chamber and the thus produced feed is transferred to storage or directly to the consumption site, like a fish farm. The new feature of the feed product is that the major part of the water and lipids are present in the form of a gel or emulsion in the pores of an intermediate product containing the proteins, minerals and minor amounts of water and lipids. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017167 | MIXTURE AND BEVERAGE MADE THEREFROM FOR PROTECTING CELLULAR HYDRATION - A beverage or tablet or mixture for preparing a beverage, the beverage with rehydration characteristics having an osmolality between approximately 150 to approximately 350 mOsm/liter. Embodiments of the beverage include a weight:weight ratio of sodium and potassium. Embodiments of the beverage include one or more rapidly releasing sugar and one or more delayed releasing sugar. Some embodiments include trehalose, citric acid, tocopherols, sodium chloride, calcium lactate pentahydrate, sodium citrate, potassium chloride, potassium citrate, ascorbic acid, magnesium oxide, sucralose, beta carotene and/or folic acid. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017168 | FOOD COMPOSITIONS WITH DOUGH BINDERS AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - The present invention provides food compositions useful as ready-to-eat cereals, snacks, and toppings, and processes for making them. Particularly, the present invention provides food compositions with crisp texture, reduced fat, and surprising bowl life when used as a ready-to-eat cereal. The present food compositions are also an improvement over previous toppings or snacks, in that the present compositions comprise fewer “fines” or individual grains. Moreover, since the present compositions comprise a dough binder rather than a sugar binder, nutritional supplementation is possible, such as the addition of fiber. Efficient processes are also provided for making the present food compositions. Superior intermediates and end products are therefore also provided. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017169 | METHOD FOR MAKING HARD PRETZELS THAT EFFECTIVELY ABSORB SEASONING SLURRY - A method for making a hard pretzel product that effectively absorbs a seasoning slurry, such as an oil-based seasoning added after baking. In a preferred embodiment, three dough strands extruded simultaneously are cut and formed into a triad arrangement of three dough rods. Several process steps are used singly or in combination to promote the formation of a stress cracking at the intersection between these three rods in the triad formation. During the final drying stage and a seasoning stage in a seasoning tumbler, this stress cracking is sufficient to allow separation of the three rods into individual pretzel sticks. Each of these pretzel sticks has a longitudinal surface area in the proximity of the original stress fracturing which effectively absorbs a seasoning slurry. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017170 | CRACKER-PRETZEL FOOD ITEMS AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - The present invention provides snack-sized or accompaniment food items with cracker texture, appearance and flavor on one side, and pretzel texture, appearance and flavor on the other side. Efficient processes are also provided for making such food items, wherein a dough is treated so as to create a dual texture. Superior intermediates and end products are therefore also provided. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017171 | PROOF AND PAN DOUGH TEMPLATE SYSTEM - A proof and pan template system and related methods of use for consistently preparing proofed, baked products from unproofed dough units. The proof and pan template system can comprise at least one positioning template and a proofing template for verifying the arrangement and positioning of unproofed dough units on a baking pan prior to proofing. The positioning template can interface with the baking pan such that unproofed dough units can be placed and stretched appropriately prior to proofing. The measuring template can include a plurality of sides, wherein each side performs an independent measurement verifying the placement of the unproofed dough units. Following proofing, a proof height of the now proofed dough units can be confined with a proof area defined on the measuring template. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017172 | Reclosable animal feed container - A reclosable animal feed container is disclosed. The reclosable animal feed container comprises a flexible body defining a cavity to contain animal feed and having a closed bottom portion and a top portion; a removable portion coupled to the top portion removable to define an opening that provides access to animal feed contained within the body; and a closure device coupled to the body proximate the top portion and comprising a first deformable member extending from a first side of the body. The opening is reclosable by providing one or more folds to the top portion of the body and bending the first deformable member to engage the first side of the body. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017173 | AUTOMATIC PROCESS CONTROL OF CONVEYORIZED OVENS FOR IMPROVED BAKING EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCT UNIFORMITY - An automated process control system for conveyorized bakery ovens comprises measuring the moisture level within the oven; measuring the rate of flow of fuel into the oven; measuring the moisture level of bakery products exiting the oven; measuring the color and geometry of bakery products exiting the oven; and regulating the volumetric flow of exhaust gases through the exhaust ductwork of the oven in accordance with the foregoing measurements. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017174 | Food product treatment using alkaline electrolyzed water - Treatment of food and agricultural products involves contacting the product by washing or otherwise with alkaline electrolyzed oxidizing water. Treatments include using brine solutions or marinades that include the alkaline electrolyzed oxidizing water therein. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017175 | Food packaging process - A reheatable container for food items includes an annular body portion having a large, centrally positioned, opening surrounded by a generally planar flange. A generally circular disk covers the opening and is supported by the planar flange. The upper edge structure of the body portion includes a generally planar sealing surface to which a transparent quadrilateral cover film is sealed. The body portion is preferably fabricated from CPET. The food item may be heated in the container at the time of preparation, shipped in the container, stored in the container, and reheated in the container. Removal of the circular disk simultaneously removes the food item from the body portion. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017176 | MILK MATERIAL WITH GOOD FLAVOR AND PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND PROCESS OF PRODUCING THE SAME - The invention relates to a process of producing fermented milk or milk powder, including removing ions from milk, and reducing the dissolved oxygen concentration in the milk, followed by subjecting the milk to a heat treatment, as well as concentrated milk and milk powder with good flavor and an effect of improving physico-chemical properties as a raw food material, which have never been found in conventional concentrated milk and milk powder. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017177 | CAPSULE WITH OUTER SEALING MATERIAL PRESSURIZED BY A FLUID - A method for producing a beverage from an ingredient-containing capsule by inserting a sealed capsule into a capsule enclosure space of a beverage production device, enclosing the capsule by a relative displacement of at least two enclosing members which define the capsule enclosure space, and opening an inlet face of the capsule and injecting a fluid under pressure into the capsule in order to open an outlet face of the capsule. The capsule is provided at its outer surface with sealing material which is exposed to the fluid pressure in the capsule enclosure space. After enclosing the capsule, the fluid pressure in the capsule at least partially acts on the sealing material, such that in turn the sealing material is pressed against one of the enclosing members thus constituting a flow resistance that is sufficient to guarantee a pressure build-up inside the capsule sufficient for the pressure-assisted opening of the outlet face of the capsule. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017178 | Method for Reducing the Oil Content of Potato Chips - A method is disclosed which reduces the oil content of a potato chip. The method teaches that a steeper, faster temperature drop upon initial introduction of the potato slice to the fryer, followed by a longer period of exposure to lower temperatures before increasing to standard frying temperatures, reduces oil content of a potato chip. The invention further discloses a pre-treatment method which involves submerging the potatoes in a hot water bath which results in decreased oil content. Additionally, the invention discloses a post-treatment method involving subjecting the potato chip to superheated steam that further reduces oil content. The two pre and post-treatment methods, combined with the primary temperature scheme method for reducing oil content, yield a potato chip with significantly reduced oil content. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017179 | Tofu prepper - An apparatus for easily removing excess moisture from blocks of tofu. The apparatus comprises a container which holds the tofu. A first substantially flat plate member is disposed within such container and placed on top of the tofu. A second substantially flat plate member which has a spring attached thereon engages a pair of arm like projections disposed on upper surfaces and on opposite sides of the container member. The other end of the spring engages the upper surface of the first flat plate member that sits on the top of the tofu so that as the spring exerts pressure on the first flat plate member water is removed from the tofu. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017180 | METHOD FOR VOLUME DIVISION OF DOUGH AND IMPLEMENTING DEVICE - The invention concerns a method for volume division of bread-making, bakery, and pastry dough and the like, contained in a hopper. The method includes allowing the dough to flow by gravity into a chamber capable of measuring an amount of dough to be divided and extending beneath an opening located at the base of the hopper. The chamber is at least partly closed. The volume division of the dough into dough pieces of the amount of dough contained in the chamber is started. The divided dough pieces from the chamber are removed to be set on a discharge carrier. The invention also concerns a device for implementing the method. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017181 | Shortening system - A shortening system, such as a spray shortening system; for instance, a shortening system containing unhydrogenated or non-hydrogenated vegetable oil, such as a highly unsaturated, non-hydrogenated or unhydrogenated vegetable oil, e.g., soybean oil or canola oil and a minimum or minor amount (e.g., by weight about 3-10%, advantageously about 3-7%, more advantageously about 3-6% or about 3-5% or less than about 6% or less than about 8%) of conserved trans monoglyceride and/or diglyceride, advantageously a monoglyceride or a mono- and diglyceride that is mostly monoglyceride, based on a highly unsaturated oil, such as a highly unsaturated vegetable oil, e.g., canola or soybean oil, which has been selectively and partially hydrogenated so as to result in conservation of the geometric isomer of the C18:1 ester, namely the C18:1t or elaidic ester, as well as to methods for making and using such a shortening system, products from the use of such a shortening system, and the monoglyceride and/or diglyceride constituent of the shortening system, and methods for making and uses thereof. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017182 | METHOD OF IMPROVING FLAVOR OF SOYBEAN PROTEIN-GLUCOMANNAN JELLY - 2 g of calcium hydroxide are dissolved in 80 cc of hot water having a temperature of 60° C. to prepare a water solution of calcium. 50 g of fibrous soybean protein are added into 150 cc of hot water having a temperature of at 60° C. to prepare a water solution of soybean protein. The water solution of soybean protein is stirred and added 10 g of dried egg, and stirred, then added the water solution of calcium and stirred. 30 g of glucomannan are added into 678 cc of hot water having a temperature of 60° C. to prepare a water solution of glucomannan and stirred to form a jelly-like product. A water solution comprising soybean protein, dried egg and calcium hydroxide is added to the jelly-like product, kneaded and coagulated to form a plate-shaped “Soybean Protein-Glucomannan Jelly”. The plate-shaped “Soybean Protein-Glucomannan Jelly” is minced into small pieces, 3 to 9 mm wide and 3 to 9 mm length, heated at a temperature of 110° C. for 40 minutes to denature them. The small pieces are packed in a retort pouch made from a laminated film comprising a polyester film, an adhesive, an aluminum foil, an adhesive and a high density polyethylene film in this order, degassed, sealed by heat-sealing, and put the heat-sealed retort pouch into an autoclave. Then, sterilization is carried out by increasing the temperature of the center of the heat-sealed retort pouch to 120° C. for 4 minutes. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017183 | STABLE AND CONSUMABLE COMPOSITIONS - Stable and consumable compositions are described. The stable and consumable compositions can be green tea beverages that have added acidic stabilizer, like gallic acid, to stabilize elevated levels of antioxidants such as catechins formulated in the beverage. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017184 | CONFECTIONERY COMPOSITIONS - A chocolate composition wherein at least 30% by weight, e.g. 33 to 40% or more, of the sucrose content of regular chocolate is replaced by a combination of dietary fibres and wherein the fibre combination comprises, consists of or consists essentially of a dextrin, an inulin and an oligofructose. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017185 | STEVIA-CONTAINING TABLETOP SWEETENERS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING SAME - A reduced calorie sweetening composition having stevia extract and a simple sugar, wherein the stevia has a rebaudioside A level of from about 80 wt % to about 99 wt % relative to all steviol glycosides. The sweetener composition can be formulated as non-free flowing solids, powders, granules, or as liquids. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017186 | Hydrocolloid Blend For Innovative Texture - The present invention relates to a hydrocolloid blend which exhibits an innovative texture in compositions. The blend consists essentially of a waxy starch which has been enzymatically debranched and a non-high amylose starch which has been stabilized and inhibited in a ratio of 0.8:1 to 8:1. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017187 | COATED CLOTHS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed are coated cloths and methods for manufacturing the same. The coated cloth can be used to manufacture medical gowns or drapes to prevent cross-infection between the patient and other people in an operation room. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017188 | METHODS FOR MAKING DRUG-ELUTING MEDICAL DEVICES - The present invention is directed to medical implants that are configured to controllably release therapeutic agent to a target site of a patient and methods of making these implants. Embodiments of the present invention may include a method comprising the steps of providing a tube having a wall with inner and outer surfaces and defining a passageway, forming an opening through the wall of the tube, applying a porous coating layer to at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of the tube, and loading a therapeutic agent solution into the passageway so that therapeutic agent passes through the opening and into the porous coating layer. The method may also include removing portions of the tube to form the implantable medical device, which may be a stent. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017189 | Method and apparatus for forming protective layer - An apparatus for forming a protective layer of magnesium oxide on a front glass substrate ( | 2009-01-15 |
20090017190 | Movable injectors in rotating disc gas reactors - A system and method for uniform deposition of material layers on wafers in a rotating disk chemical vapor deposition reaction system is provided, wherein one or more substrates are rotated on a carrier about an axis while maintaining surfaces of the one or more substrates substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation and facing in an upstream direction along the axis of rotation. During rotating a first gas is discharged in the downstream direction towards the one or more substrates from a first set of gas inlets. A second gas is discharged in the downstream direction towards the one or more substrates from at least one movable gas injector, and the at least one movable gas inlet is moved with a component of motion in a radial direction towards or away from the axis of rotation. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017191 | ELECTROLUMINESCENT DEVICES WITH ELECTRODE PROTECTION - A method of manufacturing an electroluminescent device which has an anode and a cathode and arranged between the anode and the cathode a light emissive layer, also includes an anode protection layer which protects the anode against the effects of converting a precursor polymer to a semiconductive conjugated polymer which constitutes the light emissive layer. This has been found to increase the brightness and half-life of devices. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017192 | Vapor deposition method and apparatus - Provided is a method for moving, in a vacuum chamber carrying therein a fixedly-provided evaporation source, a substrate toward the evaporation source together with a mask closely attached to the substrate surface, and onto the surface substrate, evaporating a material vaporized in the evaporation source through an aperture formed to the mask. In this method of the invention, means for moving the substrate toward the evaporation source is provided with cooling means not to come in contact with but to be in proximity to a surface of the mask on the evaporation source side, and a cooling plate formed with an aperture proximal to the evaporation source is disposed. With such a configuration, the steam of the material coming from the evaporation source is directed to the mask and the substrate through the aperture of the cooling plate. As such, the material film evaporated on the substrate surface shows a satisfactory distribution of film thickness, and any possible misalignment from desired positions of evaporation can be accordingly suppressed. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017193 | Method for Producing Series-Connected Solar Cells and Apparatus for Carrying Out the Method - The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for producing series-connected solar cells, wherein the method comprises the following steps: a substrate is introduced into at least one deposition chamber, at least one material layer is deposited on the substrate or a material layer which has already been applied in the deposition chamber, where in the substrate is applied to a bearing surface, which is curved in the direction of a depositing device, in the deposition chamber, wherein the substrate is flexible and is mechanically prestressed or is curved in a manner corresponding to the bearing surface and the applied layer is patterned using at least one tensioned wire which rests against the substrate, which has been applied to the curved bearing surface, with a defined force and shades the applied material layer or the substrate from the depositing device and thus patterns the material layer to be applied. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017194 | Process of Making Carbon-Coated Lithium Metal Polyanionic Powders - The present invention provides a process for making a battery cathode material with improved properties in lithium ion batteries. In one embodiment, the process comprises synthesizing a lithium metal polyanionic (LMP) powder. The process further comprises precipitating a carbonaceous coating on to the LMP powder to form a coated LMP powder. Additionally, the process comprises stabilizing and then carbonizing the coated LMP powder to produce the battery cathode material. The charge capacity, coulombic efficiency, and cycle life of the battery cathode material is better than those of the uncoated LMP powder. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017195 | CURABLE ENCAPSULANT COMPOSITION AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - An encapsulant for encapsulating electronic components and a method of making and/or using the encapsulant may be provided. An electronic device that includes the encapsulant may be provided. The curable encapsulant composition may include a mixture of a functionalized polymer and at least one reactive monomer composition. The reactive monomer composition may include a reactive monomer component that may be a low temperature solid and may be present in an amount in the reactive monomer composition a range of greater than about 20 weight percent based on the total weight of reactive monomer composition. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017196 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING ELECTRODE-FORMED GLASS SUBSTRATE - To provide a process for producing an electrode-formed glass substrate, which increases the strength of a front substrate of a plasma display device. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017197 | IrOx nanowire protein sensor - An iridium oxide (IrOx) nanowire protein sensor and associated fabrication method are presented. The method provides a substrate and forms overlying working and counter electrodes. A dielectric layer is deposited over the working and counter electrodes and contact holes are formed in the dielectric layer, exposing regions of the working and counter electrodes. IrOx nanowires (where 0≦X≦2) are grown from exposed regions of the working electrode. In one aspect, the IrOx nanowires are additionally grown on the dielectric, and subsequently etched from the dielectric. In another aspect, IrOx nanowires are grown from exposed regions of the counter electrode. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017198 | Thin-film magnetic head, method of manufacturing the same, head Gimbal assembly, and hard disk drive - A thin-film magnetic head has a laminated construction comprising a main pole layer having a magnetic pole tip on a side of the medium-opposing surface opposing a recording medium, a write shield layer opposing the magnetic pole tip forming a recording gap layer, on the side of the medium-opposing surface, and a thin-film coil wound around at least a portion of the write shield layer. The thin-film magnetic head has an upper yoke pole layer having a larger size than the portion of the main pole layer which is more distant from the medium-opposing surface than the recording gap layer, wherein the upper yoke pole layer is joined to the side of the main pole layer which is near the thin-film coil. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017199 | Clear-coat scratch repair composition and refinishing process - The present invention discloses a composition and method for repairing scratches to vehicles and other products which have clear-coat finishes. The composition contains a clear-coat combined with a reducer, to which a hardener is added before application. The threshold proportions of the composition are critical to the composition's effectiveness as they produce a long drying time and a fast cure time. This enables the composition to be worked-into the clear-coat surface for sufficient time to obtain excellent coverage, and to cure quickly after it is applied. The composition can be reapplied as often as desired. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017200 | CERAMIC COATING FOR COMBUSTION BOILERS - A method for producing a ceramic coating of metallic and/or ceramic surfaces and products in reactors, process plants and combustion plants includes applying a mixture of fine-particle boron nitride, at least one inorganic binding agent of medium particle size in the nanometer range, containing substantially Al | 2009-01-15 |
20090017201 | METHOD FOR COATING OR DECOATING A COMPONENT - The invention relates to a method for coating or decoating a component, in particular a gas turbine component, wherein, in order to regionally or partially coat or decoat a component, the component is preferably completely covered with a covering medium, and wherein the covering medium is removed from only those surface regions of the component in which the coating or decoating of the component is supposed to take place, so that a surface region of the component which is not to be coated or decoated is covered by the covering medium. According to the invention, the covering medium is removed by means of water jet machining. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017202 | Methods of Applying Coating Compositions - Coating compositions and methods of applying them. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017203 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING OPTICAL FILM - This invention provides a method for producing an optical film, the method comprising a rubbing treatment step of rubbing the surface of a lengthy plastic film F with a rubbing roll | 2009-01-15 |
20090017204 | DIE COATER AND DIE COATER ADJUSTMENT METHOD, AS WELL AS METHOD OF MANUFACTURING OPTICAL FILM - An object of the present invention is to provide a die coater that is capable of applying a coating liquid to a uniform thickness, while employing a relatively simple structure and reducing the frequency of readjustment necessitated due to the change over time. A die coater includes a first block and a second block disposed opposite to each other with a slit formed in a leading end thereof acting as an ejecting port for ejecting a coating liquid, and a shim held between the first block and the second block, in which the width of the slit is adjustable according to the thickness of the shim, and the shim has surfaces in which recessed portions are formed partially in a longitudinal direction of the slit. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017205 | Apparatus and method for coating internal surfaces of a turbine engine component - A coating apparatus for coating interior surfaces of internal passages of a workpiece, such as a turbine engine component is provided. The coating apparatus comprises a vessel defining an internal space, a plate dividing the internal space into a first chamber and a second chamber, a divider supporting the plate, and the plate having at least one cut-out for receiving a portion of the workpiece having the internal passages to be coated. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017206 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING THE CONSUMPTION OF REAGENTS IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE MANUFACTURING PROCESSES - A substrate coating system is provided which includes a substrate coating chamber; a gas box connected to the coating chamber and adapted to provide reagent gases to the coating chamber; and a reagent reclaim system connected to the substrate coating chamber and the gas box, wherein the reagent reclaim system includes a wet scrubber connected to the coating chamber; a polisher connected to the wet scrubber; and a dryer connected to the polisher and the gas box. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017207 | Formation of Selenide, Sulfide or Mixed Selenide-Sulfide Films on Metal or Metal Coated Substrates - A process and composition for preventing cracking in composite structures comprising a metal coated substrate and a selenide, sulfide or mixed selenide sulfide film. Specifically, cracking is prevented in the coating of molybdenum coated substrates upon which a copper, indium-gallium diselenide (CIGS) film is deposited. Cracking is inhibited by adding a Se passivating amount of oxygen to the Mo and limiting the amount of Se deposited on the Mo coating. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017208 | Precursor compositions and methods - Compositions including an amido-group-containing vapor deposition precursor and a stabilizing additive are provided. Such compositions have improved thermal stability and increased volatility as compared to the amido-group-containing vapor deposition precursor itself. These compositions are useful in the deposition of thin films, such as by atomic layer deposition. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017209 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING A POWDER COATING COMPOSITION - The present invention pertains to a process for preparing a powder coating composition, the process comprising the steps of:
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20090017210 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COATING A MICRONEEDLE WITH A DOSAGE OF A BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE COMPOUND - Methodologies and systems are disclosed for coating one or more microneedles, particularly in a microneedle array, for administering a predetermined dosage of biologically active compound through the skin to a recipient. The microneedles of the array are each immersed into at least one reservoir of a fluid liquid formulation of the biologically active compound wherein the at least one reservoir receives a metered predetermined amount of the formulation that corresponds to the dosage to be coated on each microneedle. The microneedles are immersed into the at least one reservoir one or more times to consume the entire amount of formulation in the at least one reservoir such the consumed amount forms the coating comprising one or more layers comprising the predetermined dose on each microneedle. Various embodiments are disclosed for immersing the microneedles one needle at a time, one or more times into the reservoir, or in an array into corresponding reservoirs in one or more repetitive immersions. The reservoirs may be repetitively filled to the predetermined amount to produce the desired single dosage on a microneedle. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017211 | GRAPHENE FILM AS TRANSPARENT AND ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING MATERIAL - A transparent and conductive film comprising at least one network of graphene flakes is described herein. This film may further comprise an interpenetrating network of other nanostructures, a polymer and/or a functionalization agent(s). A method of fabricating the above device is also described, and may comprise depositing graphene flakes in solution and evaporating solvent therefrom. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017212 | ROBOTIC APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PAINTING - A robotic painting system includes a device for generating a vacuum and a dump line disposed upstream from a connection between an isolation line and a canister, wherein the device for generating a vacuum and the dump line are employed for filling and cleaning the robotic painting system. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017213 | METHOD FOR SPREADING A CONTINUOUS COATING FILM ONTO A SUBSTRATE TO BE PRINTED AND AN APPARATUS FOR IMPLEMENTING THIS METHOD - Method and apparatus for spreading a continuous coating film on a substrate to be printed, by supplying piezoelectric heads with components of a fluid product chosen from within the category comprising: a varnish, an enamel, a lacquer, a primer, a coating, a glue or similar products. Each component has a viscosity preferably in the region of 20 cP and density of about 0.6-1.3 g/cm | 2009-01-15 |
20090017214 | METHOD FOR DIRECTLY FORMING PATTERNS ON FACE MEMBRANE BY VACUUM ABSORPTION - A method for directly forming patterns on face membrane by vacuum absorption is to have foamed polyurethane (PU) injected on the surface of substratum cloth to form a face membrane. Then, the face membrane is heated at a preset temperature by a preheating box to be continuously kept in a softened condition before it is not thoroughly hardened. Subsequently, a roller having functions of vacuum absorption and cooling has its superficial patterns quickly pressed and absorbed on the heated face membrane by vacuum absorbing force, and simultaneously the patterns on the face membrane is quickly cooled off and fixed in shape by the roller, thus shortening a producing process, saving factory equipment, conforming to environmental conservation and economizing energy source. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017215 | Coating composition with accelerated low temperature cure - A coating composition including an unsaturated resin selected from polyesters, alkyds or combinations thereof; an alkoxy(meth)acrylic functional monomer, and a thermoplastic compound containing active hydrogen groups; a curing agent; and a curing promoter such as at least one metal drier. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017216 | RESIN BLENDS WITH WIDE TEMPERATURE RANGE DAMPING - Compositions for damping the vibration of mechanical components, such as those used in vehicles, are disclosed and described. The compositions comprise resin blends that are semi-compatible and which are blended to form a micro-phase separation. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017217 | Apparatus and method for applying coatings onto the interior surfaces of components and related structures produced therefrom - Provided is a methodology and system for applying coatings onto the interior surfaces of components. The approach comprises a vapor creation device (for example an electron beam or laser that evaporates a single or multiplicity of solid or liquid sources), a vacuum chamber having a moderate gas pressure (between about 10 | 2009-01-15 |
20090017218 | Manufacturing Method for Producing Wick Structures of a Vapor Chamber by Using a Powder Thermal Spray Gun - Simplifying a manufacturing method for producing wick structures of a vapor chamber includes providing a metal lid, providing a powder thermal spray gun to generate a high temperature blaze to melt a sprayed first powder into a melting surface status, and directly spraying the first powder with the melting surface status on an inner surface of the metal lid to form a first wick structure with a porous status over the inner surface of the metal lid. The manufacturing method further includes putting a cooling system outside the metal lid to keep the metal lid low temperature. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017219 | Layer application device for an electrostatic layer application of a building material in powder form and device and method for manufacturing a three-dimensional object - A device for applying powder onto an application surface has a powder container ( | 2009-01-15 |
20090017220 | Method for a layer-wise manufacturing of a three-dimensional object - A method for a layer-wise manufacturing of a three-dimensional object has a first step of providing a layer of a material in powder form or a liquid material on a support or a layer that has already been solidified at selected positions previously and a second step of directing a focussed photon or particle beam ( | 2009-01-15 |
20090017221 | Photosensitive dispersion with adjustable viscosity for the deposition of metal on an insulating substrate and use thereof - The invention relates to a photosensitive dispersion with adjustable viscosity for metal deposition on an insulating substrate, which combines the following: a pigment providing oxidation-reduction properties under light irradiation, a metallic salt, a complex-forming agent for the metallic salt, a liquid film-forming polymer formulation, a basic compound, an organic solvent and water. The invention also relates to the use of said dispersion. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017222 | Plasma enhanced bonding for improving adhesion and corrosion resistance of deposited films - Plasma Enhanced Bonding (PEB) during a coating process is used to improve both adhesion and corrosion resistance of the resulting coating. New interfacial compounds may be formed, offering the increased resistance to corrosion, as well as enhanced bonding to the workpiece being coated and any subsequently formed layer, such as diamond-like carbon. In one embodiment, the PEB processing is employed during coating of at least one interior surface of the workpiece, which may be a pipe. In a first step, a thin film is deposited. Then, the film is exposed to a high energy etch-back plasma. This two-step cycle of depositing a film and then providing bombardment of the film may be repeated a number of times. Typically, the deposition step of the cycle is much shorter than the bombardment step. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017223 | PRE-PREG AND LAMINATE MANUFACTURE - A method and apparatus for manufacturing a b-stage pre-preg of resin impregnated paper or non-woven. The method includes irradiating a resin impregnated paper or non-woven with near infra-red (NIR) radiation to at least partially remove solvent by evaporation of the solvent, and to advance cure of the resin, whereby to produce an at least partially dried and at least partially cured b-stage pre-preg. The apparatus includes a resin impregnation station ( | 2009-01-15 |
20090017224 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COATING SMALL PARTS - The present invention relates to a coating device for small parts, in particular for lacquering mass produced small parts, like e.g. bolts, small plastic parts and similar, and it relates to a method for this purpose with a movable receiver element for receiving and moving the small parts, and a dispenser device, located at the receiver element for continuous or portioned dispensing the coating material into the receiver element, wherein a radiation emitter device is provided in the receiver element for emitting radiation for drying and/or hardening the coating material. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017225 | DELIVERY SYSTEMS FOR DELIVERING FUNCTIONAL COMPOUNDS TO SUBSTRATES AND PROCESSES OF USING THE SAME - Delivery systems for incorporating functional compounds into substrates for use in various consumer products are disclosed. Specifically, the delivery system includes a carrier component comprising an ultrasonically energized and electrically charged adsorbent and one or more functional compounds. The ultrasonically energized and electrically charged adsorbent can adsorb the desired functional compounds and bind the functional compounds to the surface of the substrate. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017226 | Use of infrared technology to install and/or repair construction membranes - An apparatus is provided for applying a construction material, the apparatus having construction and an infrared heat emitter for providing infrared heat on the construction material. The construction material can be a roll of roofing material, which can be a roll of modified asphalt/bitumen roofing membrane material. The infrared emitter can be gas powered or electric powered. A method of applying a roofing membrane is also provided, where construction material is heated using infrared heat and applied onto a rooftop or other suitable surface. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017227 | Remote Plasma Source for Pre-Treatment of Substrates Prior to Deposition - A plasma processing chamber particularly useful for pre-treating low-k dielectric films and refractory metal films subject to oxidation prior to deposition of other layers. A remote plasma source (RPS) excites a processing gas into a plasma and delivers it through a supply tube to a manifold in back of a showerhead faceplate. The chamber is configured for oxidizing and reducing plasmas in the same or different processes when oxygen and hydrogen are selectively supplied to the RPS. The supply tube and showerhead may be formed of dielectric oxides which may be passivated by a water vapor plasma from the remote plasma source. In one novel process, a protective hydroxide coating is formed on refractory metals by alternating neutral plasmas of hydrogen and oxygen. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017228 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CENTERING A SUBSTRATE IN A PROCESS CHAMBER - The present invention comprises an apparatus and method for centering a substrate in a process chamber. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a substrate support having a support surface adapted to receive the placement of a substrate and a reference axis substantially perpendicular to the support surface, and a plurality of centering members extending above the support surface. Each centering member is biased into a first position and is movable to a second position by interacting with an opposing member. A movement between the first position and the second position thereby causes each centering member to releasably engage with a peripheral edge of the substrate to push the substrate in a direction toward the reference axis. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017229 | Processing System Platen having a Variable Thermal Conductivity Profile - A platen for a processing system includes a first and a second thermal region that are separated by at least one boundary. A first fluid conduit is positioned in the first thermal region. A second fluid conduit is positioned in the second thermal region. A fluid reservoir having a first output is coupled to the first fluid conduit and a second output that is coupled to the second fluid conduit. The fluid reservoir provides fluid to the first fluid conduit with first fluid conditions that provides a first thermal conductivity to the first thermal region and provides fluid to the second fluid conduit with second fluid conditions that provides a second thermal conductivity to the second thermal region so that a predetermined thermal conductivity profile is achieved in the platen. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017230 | Corrosion-resistant internal coating method using a germanium-containing precursor and hollow cathode techniques - Enhanced corrosion resistance is achieved in a coating by using a germanium-containing precursor and hollow cathode techniques to form a first layer directly on the surface of a workpiece, prior to forming an outer layer, such as a layer of diamond-like carbon (DLC). The use of a germanium or germanium-carbide precursor reduces film stress and enables an increase in the thickness of the subsequently formed DLC. Germanium incorporation also reduces the porosity of the layer. In one embodiment, a cap layer containing germanium is added after the DLC in order to further reduce the susceptibility of the coating to chemical penetration from the top. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017231 | NOVEL SILICON PRECURSORS TO MAKE ULTRA LOW-K FILMS WITH HIGH MECHANICAL PROPERTIES BY PLASMA ENHANCED CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION - A method for depositing a low dielectric constant film on a substrate is provided. The low dielectric constant film is deposited by a process comprising reacting one or more organosilicon compounds and a porogen and then post-treating the film to create pores in the film. The one or more organosilicon compounds include compounds that have the general structure Si—C | 2009-01-15 |
20090017232 | MAGNETIC LATENT IMAGE HOLDING BODY, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - The present invention provides a magnetic latent image holding body in which the surface thereof has water repellency and a magnetic latent image is visualized by a liquid developer that contains a magnetic toner and an aqueous medium. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017233 | Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Pigment, Especially for Use in Inkjet Printing Paper Coatings - Novel and innovative PCC pigments, having a reduced production cost, able to be used in a paper coating formulations to manufacture coated high-quality matt papers, in particular for inkjet applications. Process for the preparation of same, using a reduced flow rate of a carbon dioxide-containing gas in the PCC carbonation step, which produces stable, porous, agglomerates of PCC featuring unique properties and structure, this step being followed by an upconcentration step to increase the solids content. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017234 | Gloss coated multifunctional printing paper - The invention relates to a gloss coated multifunctional printing paper that can be used with a variety of office printing equipment including inkjet and electrophotographic and to processes of making and using the paper. a paper substrate; and a pigmented composition coated on at least one surface of the substrate, said pigmented coating composition comprising (1) a first pigment having a BET surface area in the range of from about 50 to about 750 m | 2009-01-15 |
20090017235 | Dual Mode Ink Jet Paper - In web/ink-jet operations in which ink jet data is over-printed on forms prepared by offset litho, undesirable interactions between the surface size and litho-fountain are controlled by use of a PCC basesheet having a size press coating of starch and alum, the alum amount being at least 0.75% by weight. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017236 | TWO-SIDED THERMAL MEDIA - Two-sided thermal media comprising thermal transfer receptive and/or direct thermal thermally sensitive coatings on one or both of a first and a second side thereof are provided. In one embodiment, two-sided thermal media comprising a substrate having a first side and a second side, opposite the first side, and a first and a second thermal transfer receptive coating supported on the respective first and second substrate sides is provided. In another embodiment, two-sided thermal media comprising a substrate having a thermal transfer receptive coating on a first side thereof, and a direct thermal thermally sensitive coating on a second side thereof, is provided. In some embodiments, a direct thermal thermally sensitive coating provided on one or both sides of two-sided thermal media is adapted to image at a temperature different than a temperature at which thermal transfer printing has or can occur. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017237 | TWO-SIDED THERMAL TRANSFER RIBBON - In one embodiment, a two-sided thermal transfer ribbon comprising a substrate having a first side and a second side, opposite the first side, and respective first and second thermal transfer coatings supported on the respective first and second sides is provided. In further embodiments, the first thermal transfer coating is adapted to transfer to print media when heated to a first temperature, and the second thermal transfer coating is adapted to transfer to print media when heated to a second temperature different from the first temperature. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017238 | Martensitic stainless steel pipe - A martensitic stainless steel pipe having a heat-affected zone with high resistance to intergranular stress corrosion cracking is provided. In particular, the martensitic stainless steel pipe contains less than 0.0100% of C; less than 0.0100% of N; 10% to 14% of Cr; and 3% to 8% of Ni on a mass basis. Alternatively, the martensitic stainless steel pipe may further contain Si, Mn, P, S, and Al within an appropriate content range. The martensitic stainless steel pipe may further contain one or more selected from the group consisting of 4% or less of Cu, 4% or less of Co, 4% or less of Mo, and 4% or less of W and one or more selected from the group consisting of 0.15% or less of Ti, 0.10% or less of Nb, 0.10% or less of V, 0.10% or less of Zr, 0.20% or less of Hf, and 0.20% or less of Ta on a mass basis. The content C | 2009-01-15 |
20090017239 | Hermetically Sealable, Easy-Opeanable, Flexible Container of Heat-Shrinklable Thermoplastic Material - A plastic bag for the manufacture of an easy-openable, hermetically sealed package, comprises a multi-layer heat-shrinkable film folded and/or heat-sealed to itself to form a flexible container with two closed side edges, a closed bottom side edge and an open top side, wherein said multi-layer heat-shrinkable film comprises a first outer heat-sealing layer (a), a second outer layer (b) and directly adhered to the heat-sealing layer (a) an internal layer (c) of a blend of at least two resin components that are only partially compatible so that said layer (c) will fail when a transversal force of from about 4 to about 9.5 N/25.4 mm is applied thereto. Preferably the bag is an ES bag and comprises an unsealed area extending beyond the factory bottom seal where the front and rear panels of the bag are separately graspable and usable as tabs to be pulled apart to initiate opening of the package. | 2009-01-15 |
20090017240 | MULTILAYER FILM STRUCTURES COMPRISING BIO-BASED MATERIALS - A multilayer film structure is disclosed which comprises at least a first layer made of a bio-based polymer composition; a tie layer comprising one or more ethylene copolymers and one or more inorganic fillers; and optionally at least one additional layer. | 2009-01-15 |