| 04th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 34 |
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| 20130022665 | CATIONIC LIPIDS FOR THERAPEUTIC AGENT DELIVERY FORMULATIONS - Here described are compounds of formula I: | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022666 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TRANSFER OF MITOCHONDRIA INTO MAMMALIAN CELLS - Disclosed are compositions comprising a lipid carrier and a mitochondria. Also disclosed are methods of delivering exogenous mitochondria to a cell and methods of treating or reversing progression of a disorder associated mitochondrial dysfunction in a mammalian subject in need thereof | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022667 | FIDGETIN-LIKE 2 AS A TARGET TO ENHANCE WOUND HEALING - Methods of treating a wound in a subject are provided comprising administering to the subject an amount of an inhibitor of Fidgetin-like 2. Compositions and pharmaceutical compositions comprising an amount of an inhibitor of Fidgetin-like 2 are also provided. Methods are also provided for identifying an inhibitor of Fidgetin-like 2. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022668 | Biologically Active Taxane Analogs And Methods Of Treatment By Oral Administration - The present invention relates to a novel chemical compound of formula S-(1): | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022669 | BRANCHED, COMPACT POLYETHYLENEGLYCOL DERIVATIVES - The present invention relates to branched polyethyleneglycol (PEG) derivatives consisting of a molecule with a quaternary carbon connected to three PEG chains, wherein all three PEG chains are of equal length and each comprises 1-30 —OCH | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022670 | Aqueous Pharmaceutical Formulation of Tapentadol for Oral Administration - An aqueous pharmaceutical composition containing tapentadol or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof and being adapted for oral administration. The composition has excellent storage stability without relying on the presence of high amounts of preservatives. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022671 | CONTROLLED RELEASE COMPOSITIONS OF AGENTS THAT REDUCE CIRCULATING LEVELS OF PLATELETS AND METHODS THEREFOR - Provided are prophylactic and therapeutic methods of treatment of subjects for the purpose of inhibiting vaso-occlusive events, including embolism, by administering agents, including anagrelide and anagrelide derivatives, which reduce the number of circulating platelets to low normal or to below normal levels. Methods and pharmaceutical preparations comprising such agents are provided. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022672 | Stabilized Amorphous Forms of Imatinib Mesylate - The invention relates to the stabilized amorphous form of the methanesulfonic acid addition salt of 4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-ylmethyl)-N-[4-methyl-3-(4-(pyridin-3-yl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamino)-phenyl]-benzamide, pharmaceutical compositions such as capsules or tablets containing this form, the use of such form in diagnostic methods or, preferably, for the therapeutic treatment of warm-blooded animals, especially humans, and the use of formulation principles stabilizing the amorphous form of lmatinib mesylate as an intermediate for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022673 | ENHANCEMENT OF MAGNESIUM UPTAKE IN MAMMALS - Disclosed are methods and complexes for increasing magnesium uptake in mammals. Increasing magnesium uptake in mammals is accomplished by concurrently administering one or more magnesium salts with one or more quaternary amines and/or phosphatides and one or more di- or tri-carboxylic acids, in a one part dosage system or a multi-part dosage system. Increasing magnesium uptake in mammals may also be accomplished by concurrently administering one or more magnesium salts with an organic acid. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022674 | PHARMACEUTICAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS FOR HYDROPHOBIC DRUGS AND COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SAME - A drug delivery system for oral administration of hydrophobic drugs with enhanced and extended absorption and improved pharmacokinetics is provided. In one embodiment, formulations comprising testosterone and testosterone esters, e.g., testosterone palmitate, are disclosed. Methods of treating a hormone deficiency or effecting male contraception with the inventive formulations are also provided. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022675 | DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM - A novel encapsulated product is provided and includes: at least one pharmaceutical; at least one compressible material; and at least one tableting material; wherein the encapsulated product is in the form of a caplet having a diameter of from about 1 millimeter to about 7 millimeters and a length from about 1 millimeter to about 7 millimeters. A method for preparing the encapsulated product is also provided. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022676 | PULSATILE DRUG RELEASE - In one aspect, the present invention is concerned with a treatment where it is desired that an active agent is designed to be released in a pulse at a time point some time after administration of the active agent. The present invention is particularly suited to administering an agent which may be released whilst a subject is sleeping. As well as treating certain conditions by a particular regime, the invention also provides novel formulations for a delayed, followed by a pulsed release of drug. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022677 | DELAYED PROLONGED DRUG DELIVERY - In one aspect, the present invention is concerned with a treatment where it is desired that an active agent is designed to be released in a prolonged manner at a time point some time after administration of the active agent. The present invention is particularly suited to administering an agent which may be released whilst a subject is sleeping, shortly before waking and continues to administer the drug during the early waking hours. As well as treating certain conditions by a particular regime, the invention also provides novel formulations for a delayed, followed by a prolonged release of drug. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022678 | ORAL CONTROLLED RELEASE DOSAGE FORM - A dosage form that provides a controlled release solid dosage form for the oral administration of a central nervous system stimulant, preferably methylphenidate hydrochloride. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022679 | Controlled Release and Taste Masking Oral Pharmaceutical Composition - Controlled release and taste masking compositions containing one or more active principles inglobated in a three-component matrix structure, i.e. a structure formed by successive amphiphilic, lipophilic or inert matrices and finally inglobated or dispersed in hydrophilic matrices. The use of a plurality of systems for the control of the dissolution of the active ingredient modulates the dissolution rate of the active ingredient in aqueous and/or biological fluids, thereby controlling the release kinetics in the gastrointestinal tract. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022680 | Modalities for the treatment of degenerative diseases of the retina - This invention relates to methods for improved cell-based therapies for retinal degeneration and for differentiating human embryonic stem cells and human embryo-derived into retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells and other retinal progenitor cells. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022681 | GRANULES FOR PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR THEIR PRODUCTION - Disclosed are improved granular pharmaceutical preparations, together with improved methods and apparatus for preparation of granules for use in such preparations. Such methods are especially useful for making granules for solid oral dose pharmaceutical preparations, and are particularly suited to the production of granules comprising 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. The granules exhibit a more sharply peaked length distribution, and hence aspect ratio distribution, and have a consequently much sharper dissolution profile after further processing. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022682 | Ultra-Stable Oligonucleotide-Gold And-Silver Nanoparticle Conjugates And Method Of Their Preparation - A method for stabilizing conjugates between macromolecule and nanoparticle by forming a thin reinforcement layer over the surface of a nanoparticle after macromolecule chains have attached to the surface of the nanoparticle. The stabilized conjugates can be used in a wide range of applications such as in vitro diagnostics, in vivo imaging and therapeutics, which need to be conducted under various severe or harsh conditions. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022683 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING DISSOLUTION OF ANTICOAGULANT AGENT - It is desired to provide a pharmaceutical composition containing a compound represented by formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate thereof, which exhibits an inhibitory effect on activated blood coagulation factor X, and is useful as an agent for preventing and/or treating thrombosis, wherein the pharmaceutical composition exhibits favorable dissolution properties. The present invention provides a method for producing a pharmaceutical composition containing a compound represented by formula (I), comprising the step of mixing a compound represented by formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate thereof, one or more excipients selected from the group consisting of a sugar alcohol and a water-swelling additive, a disintegrant, and a binder under conditions for keeping the maximum water content of the granules during granulation at 10% or less. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022684 | ORAL PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING FENOFIBRIC ACID AND AN ALKALIFYING AGENT - An oral pharmaceutical composition of the present invention comprising fenofibric acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and 0.22 to 1 part by weight of an alkalifying agent based on 1 part by weight of fenofibric acid has improved bioavailability and a minimized absorption deviation in the gastrointestinal tract, which is useful in treating hyperlipidemia and hypertriglyceridemia. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022685 | Topical Compositions and Methods of Detection and Treatment - A topical composition includes a nanoemulsion of a plurality of hydrophobic particles having a hydrophilic coating therein. The hydrophobic particles are derived from the same or different hydrophobic material and each hydrophobic particle has a melting point below the melting point of the respective hydrophobic material. The hydrophobic particles comprise a mean particle size of less than about 10 nm, and the nanoemulsion further includes one or more pharmaceutically active agents. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022686 | COMBINATIONS OF LIQUID FILTRATION MEDIA AND METHODS FOR ENHANCED FILTRATION OF SELECTED WATER CONTAMINANTS - By sequentially aligning various filtration media and delivery systems, enhanced synergistic reduction of water contaminants is obtained compared to the prior art or separate use of the individual media/filters. Specific filtration media are formulated with proper proportioning and sequencing to enhance the ability to reduce metals that cause staining, odors and bad taste such as iron, copper and manganese. Also disclosed is the reduction of potentially hazardous metal radionuclides metals such as uranium, iodine, cesium, plutonium and radium. Also disclosed is improved removal of heavy metals such as arsenic, lead, chromium, and mercury as well as organic compounds such as halogenated carcinogenic compounds. The present devices and methods remove specific bacteria and their toxins from water to reduce the risk of dermatitis. Thus, the present invention enhances our ability to achieving cleaner and safer water for drinking, swimming, washing, bathing and cooking. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022687 | TOPICAL TRANSDERMAL METHOD FOR DELIVERING NUTRIENTS THROUGH THE SKIN FOR EXPEDITED WOUND HEALING - The present invention proposes a cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparation that comprises a mixture of nutritional related co-factors synergistically combined and applied as a topical/transdermal surfactant. Said surfactant formula invokes a precise ordered and sequential synchrony within the treated area initiating the bodies' own natural biological and healing circadia. Said surfactant formula has the ability to regulate an inflammation response and infuse required nutrients for cellular repair at the treated area. The specific ingredients serve as a co-synergist for a clearly defined series of cascading biochemical loops that substantiate the use of each individual ingredient. The concert of regulation of an inflammation response coupled with infused nutritional co-factors and cascading biochemical loops yields a modulation of both chronic and acute inflammation or repair of injured tissue and joints as a result of injury, stress or disease. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022688 | Use of Amisulpride as an Anti-Emetic - Amisulpride is used in the therapy of nausea, vomiting or retches. The therapy may utilize a novel injectable formulation, in unit dosage form, comprising less than 50 mg amisulpride. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022689 | Use of Amisulpride as an Anti-Emetic - Amisulpride is used in the therapy of nausea, vomiting or retches. The therapy may utilize a novel injectable formulation, in unit dosage form, comprising less than 50 mg amisulpride. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022690 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR REDUCING WEIGHT - The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition, particularly homeopathic medicines for weight reduction, comprising the following components | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022691 | Nitric Oxide Generation, Dilution, and Topical Application Apparatus and Method - An apparatus for controlled delivery of nitric oxide. A pump draws air through an activated carbon filter and into a reaction chamber. The generation of nitric oxide occurs in the reaction chamber. A second pump draws the gas in the reaction chamber through a calcium hydroxide filter and delivers the nitric oxide through an orifice, or aperture, that controls the flow of nitric oxide delivered. The nitric oxide is filtered through a calcium hydroxide filter just prior to being made available for various nitric oxide therapies. Topical applications that provide a nitric oxide therapy to a surface are also provided. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022692 | Expression Modulator For Clock Gene Period - The present invention provides a substance which can modulate expression of a Period gene effectively and with a wide range of application. Provided is an expression modulator for the Period gene comprising, as an active ingredient, one or more selected from the group consisting of arnica extract, nuphar extract, black tea extract, Zanthoxylum extract, juniper oil, cedar oil, lavender oil, clove bud oil, cypress oil, rose oil, ylang-ylang oil, galbanum oil, petitgrain oil, pepper oil, thyme oil, basil oil, and beta-caryophyllene. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022693 | PLANT EXTRACTS FOR TREATING NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES - The invention relates to the use of bedstraw extracts that can be obtained by means of extracting using water or water-alcohol solvents or mixtures thereof, for producing a formulation, and for treating or preventing neurodegenerative diseases. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022694 | METHOD FOR TREATING OR RELIEVING INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE - A method for treating or relieving inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is provided, including administering an extract of | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022695 | BACTERIAL EXTRACT FOR DIGESTIVE OR URINARY TRACT DISORDERS AND PROCESS FOR ITS PREPARATION - The present invention relates to an extract from bacterial strains useful as a treatment for disorders such as digestive or urinary tract disorders, compositions comprising the extract, and processes of making the extract from media that do not pose a risk of prion diseases. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022696 | Double Tread - Embodiments of the invention are used to provide ways of tire tread molding and retreading with a double tread rubber body having a unitary structure that comprises two treads in order to remove the need for buffing an oxide layer typically associated with tread molding and curing. Embodiments of the double tread molding and retreading methods also remove the need for cementing the cured tread to prevent future oxidation buildup. Once the double tread is cured and cooled, it is cut along the centerline with a double tread separation apparatus to expose a soft non-oxidized inner rubber. The cutting is much less energy intensive when compared to buffing with an expendable wire brush. There is no risk of spots of oxidized rubber being missed as is the case with buffing. There is little or no dust created. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022697 | SEALING DEVICE - A plugging device | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022698 | WAVEFORM MONITOR APPARATUS OF INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE - When a waveform monitor apparatus | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022699 | SHEET FORMING APPARATUS FOR USE WITH DOCTOR BLADE - A sheet forming apparatus includes a supply port for supplying a slurry, a discharge port for discharging a green sheet, a first slurry spreading chamber, a second slurry spreading chamber, and a third slurry spreading chamber that are disposed between the supply port and the discharge port, and joining holes through which the first, second, and third slurry spreading chambers are joined to each other. At least two of the joining holes are disposed one on each side of the supply port along a transverse direction of the green sheet. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022700 | CELLULAR ROLLER WITH REINFORCED CUTTING EDGE - A cellular roller for portioning dough, is provided. The cellular roller comprises a plurality of impeller blades radially extending from a central axis of rotation and having a blade surface made of dough-repellent plastic, which impeller blades between one another define portioning chambers that are open on the outside, wherein each impeller blade at the open blade end thereof is provided with a reinforcement strip made of an abrasion-resistant material. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022701 | Mold for a Substantially Frozen Edible Product - A molding apparatus for forming a substantially frozen edible product, comprising a mold strip comprising a substantially planar flight having a front edge, a rear edge, and right and left side edges, and a plurality of mold cups fixedly secured along at least a portion of the first planar flight, wherein the front and rear edges each comprise a lip, the lip having a chevron shape. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022702 | Collapsable Mandrel and Method for Producing Composite Laminates Using The Same - A collapsible bladder has flexible outer walls and at least one strut inside the enclosure. The strut is connected to the outer walls and controls the shape into which the enclosure may be collapsed. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022703 | TRANSLATING FORMING DIES - A translating die apparatus and method for forming a piece of material into a part having complex contours. The translating die apparatus may comprise upper and lower mounts, fixed upper and lower dies fixed to the upper and lower mounts, respectively, and movable upper and lower dies translatably coupled with the mounts and configured to translate laterally toward and away from the fixed upper and lower dies. The piece of material may be placed between the upper and lower dies and one of the mounts may be actuated toward another of the mounts to sandwich the piece of material between the upper and lower dies. Simultaneously, the movable upper and lower dies may translate toward the fixed upper and lower dies, until the movable and fixed dies abut each other when the upper and lower dies are fully pressing the piece of material therebetween. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022704 | Mold-Tool Assembly Including Resin-Retaining Device Located Relative To Stem-Tip Portion - A mold-tool assembly ( | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022705 | Nozzle-Tip Insulator having Body Defining Void Formation Coaxially Concentrically Positioned Relative to Each Other - A nozzle-tip insulator ( | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022706 | Animal Feed Additive - The invention provides feed additive compositions for supplementing the diet of an animal that can reduce the odor of manure produced by animals consuming the compositions. The invention also relates to methods for manufacturing the compositions and methods of using the compositions as animal feed additives. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022707 | GRAIN QUALITY THROUGH ALTERED EXPRESSION OF SEED PROTEINS - The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for altering the levels of seed proteins in cereal grain. The invention is directed to the alteration of seed protein levels in plant grain, resulting in grain with increased digestibility/nutrient availability, improved amino acid composition/nutritional value, increased response to feed processing, improved silage quality, and increased efficiency of wet milling. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022708 | GUM BASES HAVING REDUCED POLARITY AND CHEWING GUMS BASED THEREUPON - A gum base, which when formulated into a chewing gum provides a gum cud removable from concrete and cement surfaces, contains 3 to 30 wt. % elastomer, 0 to 32 wt. % elastomer solvent and 0 to 8% paraffin wax and has a polarity index of less than 2.00 MPa½ and chewing gums containing the gum base. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022709 | GLUTAMIC ACID CONTAINING SEASONING AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - Provided are a seasoning that contains deep and rich flavor of ingredients mainly composed of a large amount of glutamic acid, and a method for producing the seasoning. The glutamic acid content in a glutamic acid containing seasoning liquid thus produced is not lowered even after long-term storage thereof. Herein, a protein raw material such as wheat gluten, defatted soybeans, and an extracted residue of dried and fermented fish shavings is enzymatically decomposed by the liquid koji. In that step, a zinc containing compound or zinc yeast is added to the mixture of the raw materials such that the zinc concentration is set in the range from 5 ppm or more to 700 ppm or less as a conversion amount of pure zinc. This procedure facilitates the enzymatic decomposition to produce an excellently flavored seasoning liquid or powder including a large amount of glutamic acid. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022710 | ICE CREAM OR ICE CREAM-LIKE PRODUCT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - Provided is an ice cream or ice cream-like product, to which a good body, flavor and a smooth texture have been imparted, and a method for producing the same. In a process of producing an ice cream or ice cream-like product, a step, wherein a protein deamidating enzyme is added to a milk material or a liquid ice cream mix for treating the same to thereby deamidate milk proteins in the milk material, is employed. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022711 | FOOD PRODUCT CONTAINING STARCH GEL, STARCH GRANULE, PRODUCTION METHOD AND USE THEREOF - Here is provided a method of producing a starch gel-containing food, the method comprising the steps of: treating starch granules with an enzyme at a temperature of about 10° C. or higher and about 70° C. or lower to obtain an enzyme-treated starch; mixing a food material, the enzyme-treated starch and water to obtain a mixture; heating the mixture thereby gelatinizing the enzyme-treated starch in the mixture; and cooling the mixture containing the gelatinized enzyme-treated starch thereby gelling the starch to obtain a starch gel-containing food, wherein the enzyme is selected from the group consisting of amyloglucosidase, isoamylase, α-glucosidase, α-amylase having a characteristic capable of improving a gel forming ability of a starch, and cyclodextrin glucanotransferase. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022712 | FADING PROTECTION OF COLORS DERIVED FROM NATURAL SOURCES USED IN BEVERAGE PRODUCTS - A beverage product is disclosed that includes water, a color derived from natural sources or its synthetic equivalent, and a color fading inhibitor including a compound selected from the group consisting of enzymatically modified isoquercitrin (EMIQ), rutin and myricitrin, and optionally fumaric acid. The incorporation of EMIQ can be particularly useful for inhibiting color fading of the beverage product exposed to UV light radiation. The colors derived from natural sources may be beta-carotene, black carrot and/or natural apple extract. The EMIQ can be effective to prevent color fading even in the presence of ascorbic acid, which promotes the fading of colors derived from natural sources. In addition, a method is provided for inhibiting fading of colors derived from natural sources in a beverage composition. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022713 | SHAPED COOKIE INTERMEDIATES USING BAKE STABLE FILLINGS TO FORM VISUAL FEATURES - A cookie intermediate and a process for forming a cookie intermediate having a visual feature depicted on both a top surface and a bottom surface of the cookie intermediate. A cookie dough and an edible filling are substantially simultaneously extruded such that the edible filling is encased within the cookie dough to form a cookie rope. The cookie rope is sliced such that the edible filling is exposed on both a top and bottom surface of the individually sliced cookie intermediates. The extruder includes a die assembly that extrudes the edible filling in a desired shape or configuration such that after slicing, the edible filling displays a visual feature on the top and bottom surfaces of the cookie intermediate. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022714 | Takeout food bag - A method for packaging hot food and a bag container which has a base, a front wall, and a rear wall, and first and second side walls, the bag container being formed of a laminate having an inner layer of a biodegradable plastic material and an outer layer formed of a paper material. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022715 | Devices and Methods for the Rapid, Reliable Detection and Determination of Acrylamide Concentration in Food Substances and Prevention of Acrylamide Formation in the Same - A device and associated analytical method to use for the sensitive detection and accurate, rapid determination of acrylamide in food substances is presented. Also described is the use of a kit device and associated analytical method in which a user can quickly and easily ascertain the amount of acrylamide in food substances with ease and in any location, including a non-laboratory environment. Such detection device and method may be comprised of a sample collection area on which a sample of food, after being mixed in a solution, is placed for example on the substrate of a biochip that includes an enzyme that along with a co-enzyme or catalyst, facilitates the conversion of either acrylamide to acrylonitrile or the conversion of acrylamide to ammonia. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022716 | PROCESS AND DOUBLE PISTON APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING THE PREPARATION OF BEVERAGES - A dispensing apparatus for hot beverages is provided with a device ( | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022717 | Apparatus and method for preparing beverages by electromagnetic radiation - The invention is an improvement of the filter unit in beverage makers. Said filter unit comprises a filter insert and a filter lock, can be placed as a whole onto and removed from the brewing container, and at the same time ensures good sealing of all components. For improved handling, the brewing chamber can be filled and closed outside of the beverage-maker, wherein the particularly large depth of the filter insert offers significant assistance. Closing the brewing chamber by means of the filter closure prevents the beverage base material from oozing out due to a ring engaging in the filter insert and additionally ensures its adequate sealing. By widening the brewing chamber, the beverage-making machine provides a consistent quality of the beverages with of different fill levels. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022718 | Method for Producing Hypoallergenic Peanut Products - A peanut food product with reduced levels of allergenic protein Ala h1 is produced by initiating the germination process in raw peanuts, holding the peanuts in moist conditions for a period of time, typically something like 48 hours, roasting the peanuts, and then performing an assay for Ala h1 to verify that a reduced level has been achieved. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022719 | LOW PRESSURE DEOILING OF FRIED FOOD PRODUCT - Disclosed is an improved process and system for producing low oil fried food products. The process discloses frying food products at atmospheric pressure, and deoiling the fried food products using a centrifuge under vacuum pressure. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022720 | Methods of Treating a Water Sample or a Substrate to Remove Organic Compounds - Methods for treating fruits and/or vegetables to oxide any organic contaminates thereon are provided, using an aqueous solution. The aqueous solution can include a ferrous salt and an acid, and can be exposed to oxygen gas, allowing the organic contaminates to be oxidized via exposure to the aqueous solution and oxygen gas. Then, the outer surface of the fruits and/or vegetables can be washed to remove the aqueous solution. The aqueous solution can have a pH of about 4 to about 9, and can also be adjusted during the method. Methods are also disclosed for oxidizing organic compounds in an aqueous sample via measuring the pH of the aqueous sample; determining an appropriate chemical equation for oxidation based upon the pH measured; and thereafter, adjusting the pH of the aqueous sample. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022721 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR INHIBITING LEAKAGE BETWEEN A SURFACE AND A SHAPING OBJECT - In some embodiments of the invention, systems and methods relate to a container formed by a compressible mat and flexible strip. The strip can be formed into a closed shape, positioned on top of the compressible mat and pressed into the mat. A crevice can thereby formed along a bottom edge of the strip. The crevice can prevent material poured into the formed closed area from leaking underneath the strip. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022722 | METHOD OF TREATING HOT COOKING OIL - A method of treating used cooking oil provides for exposing agitated oil for up to five minutes to a mixture of sodium silicate and silica xerogel in powder form, and filtering resulting oil powder mixture to remove the powder. The ratio of sodium silicate to silica xerogel is 30-70% to 70-30%, preferably 50-50%. The sodium silicate comprises 26-28% of Na | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022723 | COFFEE MAKING SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Systems and methods for providing coffee in varying amounts are disclosed herein. A coffee machine configured in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure includes a coffee brewing unit that can brew a predetermined volume of coffee during a brewing cycle. A holding container can be configured to receive coffee from the brewing unit and a delivery valve can be positioned on a delivery tube extending from the holding container. The delivery valve can be operable from a closed position to an open position to dispense coffee, and one or more brewing cycles can be completed and delivered to the holding container prior to the coffee being dispensed. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022724 | LETTUCE SISTER LINES PX06514083, PX06514153, PX06514201 AND PX06514204 - The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce sister lines designated PX06514083, PX06514153, PX06514201 and PX06514204. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of these sister lines, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of sister line PX06514083, PX06514153, PX06514201 or PX06514204 with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such a sister line, including the gametes of such plants. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022725 | DETACHABLE FROZEN POP MOLDS - Provided is a detachable frozen pop mold for freezing edible fluids. The molds have vessels with cavities for holding the fluid. The mold vessels have connectors on their exterior sides for connecting a number of molds together. Molds can be detached and removed from the freezer either individually or in bunches as desired so that there are never empty frozen pop molds taking up space in the freezer. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022726 | Methods and Apparatus for Producing Multiple Food Extrudates - An apparatus for forming a single extrudable food stream such as a cooked cereal dough into a plurality of differently colored and/or flavored dough streams is disclosed including an extruder having screw augers for advancing a plastic food mass, a head or manifold for dividing the plastic food mass into a plurality of substreams each in turn in fluid communication with a plurality of sub-divided dough passageways, and a die head having a plurality of die ports. Each subpassage is separately supplied an additive and has disposed therein a multiplicity of in-line static mixer elements to admix the additive into the substreams of the plastic food mass before passage through the die ports. In a preferred form, first and second substreams are intermixed in a non-homogenous manner before reaching the exit ports. The extrudates are severed into individual pieces by a rotary cutter. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022727 | Solar Cooking Apparatus - The present invention relates to a solar cooking apparatus, comprising: a first solar reflector; a second solar reflector; a solar collection element; and a solar collection element holder, wherein the first solar reflector and the second solar reflector are concave, and opposably arranged and aligned with a solar collection element axis, each reflector having a range of motion on a plane perpendicular to the solar collection element axis, and focusing, radiation at the solar collection element, which rapidly heats when the first and/or second solar reflectors are in an opened position, the first and second solar reflectors protectably encase the solar collector when in a closed position. The solar cooking apparatus is adjustable and, in some embodiments, portable. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022728 | Spray-Dried Compositions Capable of Retaining Volatile Compounds and Methods of Producing the Same - The present invention relates to spray-dried compositions capable of retaining volatile compounds and methods relating to the same. The present invention also relates to the powders produced by such methods. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022729 | Methods For Reducing Viscosity And Delaying Onset Of Cold Gelation Of High Solids Concentrated Milk Products - Methods are provided for treating high solids concentrated milk products to delay gelation of the concentrated milk products by minimizing the rate at which the viscosity of the concentrates increases during cold storage. By another approach, the methods described herein are effective to substantially reduce the viscosity of the concentrated milk products. The methods described herein advantageously increase the length of time the high solids milk concentrates remain fluid and pumpable during refrigerated shelf-life. The high solids concentrated milk products treated with the methods provided herein include about 33 to about 43 percent total solids. By one approach, the high solids concentrated milk products have a pH of about 4.6 to about 6.7, and include salt at about 0.25 to about 6 percent by weight of the concentrate. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022730 | CELLULOSE COMPOSITE - Disclosed is a cellulose composite which comprises cellulose and a hydrophilic gum, the cellulose composite giving a 1-mass % aqueous dispersion thereof which has a storage modulus (G′) of 0.06 Pa or more when the pH thereof is 4. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022731 | HIGH PROTEIN, LOW CARBOHYDRATE MEAL REPLACEMENTS AND FOOD - Protein-based meal replacements and foods, methods of manufacturing the protein-based meal replacements and foods, and different forms of the protein-based meal replacements and foods are disclosed. Implementations of the invention include combinations of egg based materials and value-added ingredients processed to form desired end products. Examples of end products include, but are not limited to, snack chips, crisps, croutons, French fries, cookies, donuts, breads, taco shells, tortillas, cereal, coatings, and other types of fried, baked, puffed, and/or otherwise cooked products. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022732 | Method for Preparing Extruded Legume Micro Pellets - A process for making a highly dense legume micro pellet by preconditioning, extruding, cutting and cooling a legume flour-based mixture. The legume micro pellets made in accordance with the invention contain 70 to 90% legume, have a moisture content of 8 to 12% and a density of 700 to 850 g/L. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022733 | CALCIUM PREPARATION AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION THEREOF - A stable Ca preparation in solution form even at high concentration is provided. The aqueous preparation of Ca includes water, Ca, compounds of Formula I and Formula II. Most of Ca is in non-ionic form and forms a complex. In the complex, Ca binds to the compound(s) of Formula I and/or Formula II in a state that basic structures of them are kept. At least partially, the complex forms colloidal particles. The aqueous preparation is transparent. pH is equal to or higher than that of slightly acid; | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022734 | PRODUCTION METHOD FOR MEDICAL PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE TAPE OR SHEET - In the method for producing a medical pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet of the invention, a water dispersion-type copolymer solution having a specific composition is used. Therefore, the problem caused by high thixotropy can be eliminated and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer can be relatively easily formed on a porous substrate by a direct method. In addition, when the medical pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet obtained by the method of the invention is attached to the skin surface, skin adhesion and tube fixing are excellent and at the same time, irritation to skin is low. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022735 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BAND-SHAPED PLASTIC FILM - The invention relates to a method for applying an adhesive ( | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022736 | FERROELECTRIC OXIDE STRUCTURE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE STRUCTURE, AND LIQUID-DISCHARGE APPARATUS - A ferroelectric oxide structure includes a substrate and a ferroelectric thin-film deposited on the substrate. The ferroelectric thin-film has a thickness of greater than or equal to 200 nm and a tetragonal crystal system. The ferroelectric thin-film has (100) single-orientation crystal orientation. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022737 | HIGH-PERFORMANCE COATED MATERIAL FOR PAVEMENT AND A ROAD SURFACE - The invention relates to coated material for the base layer of road pavement, made up of aggregate coated with a hydrocarbon binder, wherein the aggregate is more than 95 wt % of the coated material; wherein the aggregate includes a granular structure, which includes a plurality of granular fractions d/D; one intermediate fraction of which is less than 15% of the granules; wherein the hydrocarbon binder is less than 5 wt % of the coated material; wherein the coated material includes, after compacting, a void fraction of less than 8%; wherein the hydrocarbon binder is a hydrocarbon binder modified by adding polymers or oil, or modified by foaming or by emulsion, by means of which the modulus of rigidity of the coated material, once compacted, is higher than 9000 MPa. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022738 | LIQUID CRYSTAL COATING APPARATUS AND METHOD, AND SUPPORTING STAGE - A liquid crystal coating apparatus includes a liquid crystal spraying head for coating a liquid crystal material on a color filter (CF) substrate with a sealant to allow the liquid crystal material to be coated within an area surrounded by the sealant; and a supporting stage for accommodating and fixing the CF substrate. The supporting stage is provided with a vibrating mechanism for driving the CF substrate to mechanically vibrate continuously so that the liquid crystal material can become uniformly diffused quickly. In the present disclosure, the vibrating mechanism is activated after coating of the liquid crystal material is completed to drive the CF substrate to mechanically vibrate continuously; and is deactivated once the liquid crystal material is diffused uniformly. Therefore, the liquid crystal material can become uniformly diffused quickly, which guarantees the displaying performance of the final products and improves the production efficiency. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022739 | METHOD OF DIP-COATING A LENS - A method of dip-coating a lens includes the steps of: immersing the lens ( | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022740 | FLUOROPOLYMER COATING COMPOSITIONS - Blended fluoropolymer compositions that, in one exemplary application, may be applied as a coating to a substrate and, optionally, may be applied to a substrate that has been previously coated with a primer or basecoat and/or a midcoat. In one embodiment, the composition is a blend of at least one high molecular weight trace modified polytetrafluoroethyelene (TMHPTFE) and at least one melt-processible fluoropolymer (MPF). After being applied to the substrate, optionally over a primer or basecoat and/or midcoat, and then cured, the present compositions form coatings that demonstrate improved abrasion resistance and/or improved release characteristics and/or increased translucency/transparency and/or improved impermeability. The present compositions may also be used to produce films having a high degree of clarity and impermeability. The present compositions in powder form may be melt or paste extruded to form articles with improved impermeability. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022741 | INORGANIC DECORATIVE BUILDING BOARD AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR THE SAME - An unhardened inorganic board is shaped by press clamping the surface of an unhardened inorganic mat having a colored surface layer using an embossing template. A semi-hardened inorganic board is obtained by performing primary curing of the unhardened inorganic board, and coating the surface of the semi-hardened inorganic board with a primary sealer. The semi-hardened inorganic board coated with the primary sealer is autoclave cured to obtain a hardened inorganic board. The surface of the hardened inorganic board is coated with a powdery or granular material fixing sealer and, thereafter, an ornamental powdery or granular material is dispersed onto the surface of the hardened inorganic board. The surface of the hardened inorganic board on which the ornamental powdery or granular material has been dispersed is coated with a finishing transparent paint. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022742 | Method for Producing Polymer-Encapsulated Nanoparticles - The present invention relates to a method for producing polymer-encapsulated nanoparticles comprising the steps of: pumping supercritical fluid into a pressurised vessel, at a predetermined pressure; spraying a solution comprising a compound to be encapsulated, a polymer and an organic solvent into the vessel; collecting precipitated particles on a filter; and washing the particles with the supercritical fluid to remove residual solvent; characterised in that: the difference between the melting point of the polymer and the melting point of the compound to be encapsulated is not more than 10° C. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022743 | VAPOR GROWTH APPARATUS AND VAPOR GROWTH METHOD - A vapor growth apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention includes a reaction chamber into which a wafer is loaded, a first valve which is connected to the reaction chamber and controls a flow rate of a first exhaust gas discharged from the reaction chamber, a first pump which is provided on a downstream side of the first valve and discharges the first exhaust gas, a first pressure gauge which detects a first pressure that is a pressure of the reaction chamber, a first pressure control unit which controls the first valve based on the first pressure, a second pressure gauge which detects a second pressure that is a pressure between the first valve and the first pump, and a second pressure control unit which controls an operation volume of the first pump based on the first pressure and the second pressure. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022744 | METHOD OF FORMING NOBLE METAL LAYER USING OZONE REACTION GAS - A noble metal layer is formed using ozone (O | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022745 | SILANE BLEND FOR THIN FILM VAPOR DEPOSITION - Disclosed are non-pyrophoric mixtures of silicon compounds and solvents. Also disclosed are methods of stabilizing the pyrophoric silicon compounds (precursors). The non-pyrophoric mixtures may be used to deposit silicon-containing layers using vapor deposition methods such as chemical vapor deposition or atomic layer deposition. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022746 | AQUEOUS INKJET INKS WITH IONICALLY STABILIZED DISPERSIONS AND POLYURETHANE INK ADDITIVES - Inks that contain ionically stabilized dispersions and selected polyurethane ink additives are described. These ionically stabilized dispersions are obtained from polymeric dispersants where the hydrophilic components are minimized. These stabilized dispersions can be utilized to prepare ink jet inks which when printed result in improved optical density, chroma, gloss and especially distinctness of image. The stability of the ionically stabilized dispersions are sufficient for ink jet inks. The polyurethane ink additives are chosen from polyurethanes which are urea terminated or crosslinked. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022747 | Tube With Resilient Applicator for Dispensing Texture Material - The present invention may be embodied as an apparatus for applying texture material to a destination surface defining a pre-textured portion formed by a spray system and an untextured portion, where the pre-textured portion comprises visually perceptible particles. The apparatus comprises a flexible container defining a container chamber, texture material arranged within the container chamber, a sponge base, and a sponge member. The application of deliberate manual force to the container forces the texture material in the container chamber out of the container member. The sponge member is angled with respect to the dispensing axis such that a visually perceptible exposed portion of the particulate material transferred to the untextured portion of the destination surface is allowed to project from the destination surface after the texture material is deposited on the destination surface. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022748 | ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY WATER-BASED EPOXY RESIN COMPOSITION AND A USE THEREFOR - The present invention relates to am aqueous epoxy resin composition, and to an aqueous epoxy resin composition which is able to contain a large amount of water because it uses an epoxy resin and a coagulant and thereby allows an emulsifier and water to be stably adsorbed and captured on tangled particle surfaces of the coagulant. The aqueous epoxy resin composition according to the present invention comprises a highly compatible formulation producing a good cross-linking bond in a curing reaction with a curing agent and hence it can effect functions including those of a coating agent, a primer agent, a mortar agent and an adhesive agent in a two-part formulation, and it entails a formulation using absolutely no volatile organic compounds in large amounts as is the case with prior-art epoxy resin composition and hence it is environment-friendly and can also markedly reduce production costs. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022749 | LIQUID COATING COMPOSITION - A liquid coating composition which contains (i) a resin system crosslinkable under catalysis of a catalyst D and comprising a binder A and, as an optional component, a crosslinker B for the binder A, and (ii) solid particles CD consisting of a physical mixture of 70 to 99 wt.-% of a polyurethane resin C and 1 to 30 wt.-% of a catalyst D immobilized in said polyurethane resin C, wherein the sum of the wt.-% totals 100 wt.-%, and wherein the polyurethane resin C has a melting temperature of 40 to 180° C., measured by DSC at a heating rate of 10 K/min. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022750 | METHOD FOR TREATING THE SURFACE OF A DEVICE FOR DISPENSING A FLUID PRODUCT - A treatment method for treating the surface of a fluid dispenser device, said method being characterized in that it comprises a step of using chemical grafting to form a thin film on at least one support surface of at least one portion of said device that is in contact with the fluid while said device is being actuated, said thin film having non-stick properties relative to said fluid. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022751 | DISPENSING DEVICE FOR BOTH FROTH AND NON-FROTH COATINGS - A dispensing device ( | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022752 | METHODS FOR TREATING A SURFACE OF A SUBSTRATE BY ATMOSPHERIC PLASMA PROCESSING - Methods for treating a surface of a substrate are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a method includes forming reactive sites on the surface of the substrate by exposing the surface of the substrate to a first atmospheric plasma formed from a first process gas comprising an inert gas; and functionalizing the reactive sites by exposing the surface of the substrate to a second atmospheric plasma formed from a second process gas comprising the inert gas and water vapor (H | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022753 | SIMULATED PAPER TEXTURE USING CLEAR TONER AND GLOSSMARK ON TEXTURE-LESS STOCK - A method includes receiving a primary image as input data and receiving textured image data for rendering a perceived non-uniform texture on a printed output of the primary image. The primary image input data is used for determining a low coverage portion and a high coverage portion. The method then includes applying clear toner to the low coverage portion and applying colored toner at variable anisotropic orientations to the high coverage portion. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022754 | PRINTING - A printing form precursor comprises a printing surface which comprises an anodic layer which is hydrophobic and capable of being made hydrophilic by fast laser pulses but capable of becoming hydrophobic again, preferably for re-use, if desired. These changes are influenced by thickness of the anodic layer, and by alloying elements in the anodic layer. Benefit is gained also from using a darkly coloured anodic layer and by permitting the change from hydrophilic to hydrophobic to take place in a carbonaceous or siliceous atmosphere. By such means the invention achieves the goal of providing a printing form precursor which does not need a chemical developer, and which can be used multiple times, to print different images. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022755 | UNIVERSAL SOLUTION FOR GROWING THIN FILMS OF ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE NANOSTRUCTURES - A method is described for depositing nanostructures of conducting polymers, nanostructures, particularly carbon nanostructures and combinations thereof. The process comprises placing the nanostructures in a liquid composition comprising an immiscible combination of aqueous phase and an organic phase. The mixture is mixed for a period of time sufficient to form an emulsion and then allowed to stand undisturbed so that the phases are allowed to separate. As a result the nanostructure materials locate at the interface of the forming phases and are uniformly dispersed along that interface. A film of the nanostructure materials will then form on a substrate intersecting the interface, said substrate having been placed in the mixture before the phases are allowed to settle and separate. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022756 | ADHESION OF METAL THIN FILMS TO POLYMERIC SUBSTRATRES - The adhesion of metal thin films onto polymeric substrates can be significantly enhanced by contacting the surface of the polymeric substrate with a non-complexing solvent before or after depositing the metal film. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022757 | Film Forming Method and Method for Manufacturing Film-Formation Substrate - One embodiment of the present invention is a film forming method including the steps of forming an absorption layer | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022758 | Method and Resulting Device for Processing Phosphor Materials in Light Emitting Diode Applications - A method for processing phosphors for use in optical applications includes providing a luminescent material in particulate form. The luminescent material has particles within a size range. A filter process removes particulates having a size greater than two times an upper limit of the size range to separate the particles by the desired particle size range. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022759 | PLASMA PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS - With the evacuation of an interior of a vacuum chamber halted and with gas supply into the vacuum chamber halted, in a state that a mixed gas of helium gas and diborane gas is sealed in the vacuum chamber, a plasma is generated in a vacuum vessel and simultaneously a high-frequency power is supplied to a sample electrode. By the high-frequency power supplied to the sample electrode, boron is introduced to a proximity to a substrate surface. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022760 | PLASMA NITRIDING METHOD - A plasma nitriding method includes performing a high nitrogen-dose plasma nitriding process on an object having an oxide film by introducing a processing gas containing a nitrogen gas into a processing chamber of a plasma processing apparatus and generating a plasma containing a high nitrogen dose; and performing a low nitrogen-dose plasma nitriding process on the object by generating a plasma containing a low nitrogen dose. After the performing the high nitrogen-dose plasma nitriding process is completed, a plasma seasoning process is performed in the chamber by generating a nitrogen plasma containing a trace amount of oxygen by introducing a rare gas, a nitrogen gas and an oxygen gas into the chamber and setting a pressure in the chamber in a range from about 532 Pa to 833 Pa and a volume flow rate ratio of the oxygen gas in all the gases in a range from about 1.5% to 5%. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022761 | Organic Silver Complexes, Their Preparation Methods and Their Methods for Forming Thin Layers - The present invention relates to a silver complex obtained by reacting at least one silver compound represented by the formula 2 below with at least one ammonium carbamate compound or ammonium carbonate compound represented by the formula 3, 4 or 5 below: | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022762 | Foldable Cross - A cross device may include a bottom wall, a first sidewall being pivotably connected to the bottom wall, a second sidewall being pivotably connected to the bottom wall, a third sidewall being pivotably connected to the bottom wall, a fourth sidewall being pivotably connected to the bottom wall, and a top wall being pivotably connected to the first sidewall. The cross device may be movable between a first position in the form of a cross and a second position in the form of a rectangle. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022763 | ADHESIVELY SECURED ARTIFICIAL TURFS FOR AIRPORTS AND METHODS OF INSTALLING SUCH ARTIFICIAL TURFS - A method for installing artificial turf at an airport or airfield includes removing or milling a portion of an airport runway or taxiway to create a new surface of the runway or taxiway, adhering a section of artificial turf to the new surface of the runway or taxiway and applying an infill to at least a portion of the artificial turf. An artificial turf system for an airport includes an airport runway or taxiway having a removed or milled surface, an artificial turf is adhesively secured to the new, milled surface of the airport runway or taxiway and an infill layer installed on at least a portion of the artificial turf. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130022764 | HOUSING WITH PATTERNS AND METHOD FOR FORMING PATTERNS ON THE HOUSING - A method for forming patterns on a curved surface of an article includes of the following steps: a photo-resist layer is coated on the curved surface, in which a material of the photo-resist layer is, for example, a negative photo-resist; a photo-mask is provided, and the photo-mask is placed above the curved surface, in which at least one light hole is defined in the photo-mask; in addition, a shape of the at least one light hole corresponds to a shape of the pattern; a light source is provided, and the photo-resist layer is exposed; and the photo-resist layer is developed after being exposed to form the pattern on the curved surface. | 2013-01-24 |
