05th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 43 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120027839 | PHARMACEUTICAL CARRIER DEVICE SUITABLE FOR DELIVERY OF PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOUNDS TO MUCOSAL SURFACES - The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical delivery device for application of a pharmaceutical to mucosal surfaces. The device comprises an adhesive layer and a non-adhesive backing layer, and the pharmaceutical may be provided in either or both layers. Upon application, the device adheres to the mucosal surface, providing localized drug delivery and protection to the treatment site. The kinetics of erodability are easily adjusted by varying the number of layers and/or the components. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027840 | ADHESIVE PATCH AND PATCH PREPARATION - The present invention provides an adhesive patch including a backing and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer formed on at least one surface of the backing, in which (a) a surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer has a logarithmic decrement, as determined by the rigid-pendulum free-damped oscillation method, in the range of 0.03 to 0.35, and (b) the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer has a maximum shear displacement in the range of 18 μm to 1,000 μm. The present invention further provides a patch preparation containing a drug. The adhesive patch and the patch preparation according to the present invention are reduced in skin irritation during wear. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027841 | NOVEL MUCOSAL VACCINATION APPROACH FOR HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS TYPE-2 - The invention provides methods and kits for immunizing animals (e.g. mammals) against viral antigens, including herpes-simplex virus type 2. The protective immune response elicited by the methods and kits of the invention is characterized by robust humoral, cellular, and mucosal immunity. In particular, the invention provides a heterologous immunization method comprising a priming DNA vaccine encoding an antigen and a boosting protein vaccine, in which the protein form of the antigen is encapsulated in liposomes. Methods of preventing primary acute, latent and recurrent viral infections, such as that caused by HSV-2 virus, and methods of providing passive protective immunity against a viral pathogen such as HSV-2 virus to a mammal are also disclosed. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027842 | TOPICAL FORMULATIONS OF FLAP INHIBITORS FOR ADMINISTRATION TO AN EYE - Described herein are topical formulations for administration to an eye, wherein the formulation is administered to treat ophthalmic diseases, disorders, or conditions. A topical formulation for administration to an eye disclosed herein comprises a therapeutically-effective amount of a FLAP inhibitor compound formulated for topical administration to the eye. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027843 | HB-EGF BOUND PROTEIN COMPLEX - A complex essentially comprising a protein having an action of binding to a membrane-bound HB-EGF to promote the uptake of the membrane-bound HB-EGF by cells, and a carrier. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027844 | COMPOUNDS, THEIR SYNTHESES, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS TO TREAT CANCER - Compounds and their syntheses are disclosed herein. Compositions and pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound are also described, and include compositions also comprising liposomes. Methods for the treatment of cancer in animals comprising administering a compound or a composition comprising a compound are also described. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027845 | Adenovirus AD36 E4 ORF1 Protein For Prevention and Treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease - This invention generally relates to methods for treating or preventing the symptoms of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, methods for reducing excessive fat from the liver, methods of improving glycemic control, and methods for treating or preventing liver dysfunction, that comprise administering a therapeutically effective amount of Adenovirus 36 E4orf1 protein or functional variant thereof. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027846 | ANTI-VIRAL AZIDE CONTAINING COMPOUNDS - Methods of using azide-modified biomolecules, such as fatty acids, carbohydrates and lipids, to treat a plant, an insect or an animal infected with a virus or to inhibit infectivity of a virus, such as the human immunodeficiency virus, are provided. Also provided are methods of labeling a virus, such as human immunodeficiency virus, with an azide-modified biomolecule, such as a fatty acid, a carbohydrate, or an isoprenoid lipid. Also, provided are methods of tracking a virus in vivo, with an azide-modified biomolecule, such as a fatty acid, a carbohydrate, or an isoprenoid lipid. The azide-modified biomolecules may be combined with a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient to produce a pharmaceutical composition, optionally containing another anti-viral agent and/or a delivery agent, such as a liposome. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027847 | CELL LINES AND THEIR USE IN ENCAPSULATED CELL BIODELIVERY - The present invention relates to generation of cell lines expressing recombinant proteins for use in naked and encapsulated cell biodelivery of secreted therapeutic molecules. In one embodiment the cell line is human. In another aspect of the invention the transposon system is used for generating a cell line for secretion of a biologically active polypeptide. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027848 | Enzyme Delivery Systems and Methods of Preparation and Use - This invention relates to coated digestive enzyme preparations and enzyme delivery systems and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the preparations. This invention further relates to methods of preparation and use of the systems, pharmaceutical compositions and preparations to treat persons having ADD, ADHD, autism, cystic fibrosis and other behavioral and neurological disorders. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027849 | STABLE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR ATHEROSCLEROSIS - The present invention relates to a stable solid oral pharmaceutical multi-component composition comprising combination of blood pressure lowering drugs with lipid lowering agent/s and optionally a platelet aggregation inhibitor in a single dosage form. The blood pressure lowering agents are selected from β-adrenergic receptor blocking agent, ACE inhibitor and diuretic. The lipid lowering agent is selected from HMG Co-enzyme-A reductase inhibitor. The pharmaceutical composition made as per present invention a) overcomes any drug-drug interactions, b) exhibits pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profile of individual therapeutic agent, c) has minimal side effects. The invention provides multi-component composition (MCC) to increase adherences to therapy. The MCC as per present invention provides compositions that maintain activity of all active ingredients without significant increase in adverse event profile. The present invention further relates to a method of preparing the said pharmaceutical composition. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027850 | Compositions and Methods for Treatment of Aortic Fibrosis - The invention relates to compositions comprising vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) or fragments thereof, and the use of such compositions in the treatment of aortic fibrosis and other associated conditions. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027851 | METHOD OF REDUCING SOMNOLENCE IN PATIENTS TREATED WITH TIZANIDINE - An article and method for reducing somnolence in a patient receiving tizanidine therapy. Tizanidine may be administered in the form of an immediate release multiparticulate composition at or around the time food is consumed. The composition may be packaged in a container for distribution. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027852 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION CONTAINING A "LIMUS" FAMILY IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE MACROLIDE - A pharmaceutical formulation includes a Limus family immunosuppressive macrolide on a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, which may be compounded as suitable for oral administration. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027853 | PROCESS FOR PREPARATION OF ANTI-TUBERCULAR COMBINATION AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION PREPARED THEREFROM - This invention relates to a process for preparing a pharmaceutical composition comprising four antitubercular drugs: rifampin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, isoniazid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, pyrazinamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and ethambutol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein rifampin and isoniazid are in separate layers. The invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition prepared therefrom having advantageous stability and bioavailability. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027854 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING EZETIMIBE AND SIMVASTATIN - The present invention belongs to the field of pharmaceutical industry and relates to a process for preparing dosage forms containing simvastatin and ezetimibe, comprising the steps of providing a first composition containing simvastatin, providing a second composition containing ezetimibe, and forming a dosage form comprising at least two separate compartments, wherein one compartment is formed using either the first or the second composition and another compartment is formed using the other composition. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing dosage forms containing simvastatin and ezetimibe, wherein the process involves a direct compression step. Furthermore, the present invention belongs to a dosage form obtained by this process, comprising at least two separate compartments, wherein one compartment contains simvastatin and one compartment contains ezetimibe. Finally, the present invention relates to a combination dosage form comprising a combination of simvastatin and ezetimibe present in two separate compartments of the dosage form. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027855 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR GASTROINTESTINAL DRUG DELIVERY - The present invention relates to controlled release pharmaceutical formulations of active principle(s) like tetracycline-class antibiotics for providing increased residence time in the gastrointestinal tract and the process of preparing them. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027856 | PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT COMPRISING YEAST - A pharmaceutical product containing an active pharmaceutical ingredient and having a controllable release of the active pharmaceutical ingredient. The pharmaceutical product comprises yeast that is capable of fermentation. The carbon dioxide production of the fermentation releases the active pharmaceutical ingredient from the pharmaceutical product. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027857 | CONTROLLED RELEASE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING O-DESMETHYL-VENLAFAXINE - This invention relates to sustained release pharmaceutical compositions comprising O-desmethyl-venlafaxine, in particular to sustained pharmaceutical compositions comprising O-desmethyl-venlafaxine orotate and/or O-desmethyl-venlafaxine glucuronate. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027858 | Methods and Compositions for Managing Cancer Cell Growth - The invention relates to composition and a method of using the composition for modulating proliferation, invasiveness, the expression of a biomarker of an abnormal cell, of reducing the risk of a patient cell becoming abnormal, or of modulating proliferation of a carcinoma-associated fibroblast or of a tumor-associated macrophage. The invention also relates to a method of culturing the composition to produce molecules that modulate abnormal cell proliferation, invasiveness, or metastasis. The composition comprises a biocompatible matrix and cells engrafted thereon. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027859 | Biodegradable Proline-Based Polymers - The invention provides sequential poly(ester amide)s derived from Proline and that are synthesized by a two-step method, involving a final thermal polyesterification reaction. Molecular weights of polymers prepared by this method are from 14,000 Da to about 77,000 Da.1 When invention proline-based PEAs were thermally characterized, their glass transition temperatures were lower than other alpha-amino acid based poly(ester amides) due to lack of internal hydrogen bonding. These Proline-based PEAs assemble as nano-particles in aqueous solutions and form complexes with various cations and biologies, including hydrophobic small molecule drugs and biologies. Therefore the invention Proline-based PEAs are useful for drug delivery applications requiring a polymer with a molecular weight in the range from 14,000 Da to about 77,000 Da and for fabrication of nanoparticles for delivery of hydrophobic drugs. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027860 | ENCAPSULATED ADIPOSE-DERIVED STEM CELLS, METHODS FOR PREPARATION AND THERAPUTIC USE - A therapeutic composition comprising a purified fraction of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells encapsulated in a three-dimensional biocompatible gel matrix, and methods, and systems for preparing and using encapsulated adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells. Hydrogel microbeads encapsulating stem cells maintain the viability and location of the stem cells for an extended period as compared to stem cells in suspension. The gel matrix allows the release of cellular factors from the encapsulated stem cells to surrounding tissues to achieve desired therapeutic results. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027861 | Nano-carrier, complex of anticancer drug and nano-carrier, pharmaceutical composition thereof, method for manufacturing the complex, and method for treating cancer by using the pharmaceutical composition - The present invention relates to a nano-carrier for an anticancer drug, which comprises: a metal nanoparticle; and a polynucleotide for connecting with an anticancer drug having a pyrimidine group or a purine group, wherein the polynucleotide connects to a surface of the metal nanoparticle, and the anticancer drug binds to the polynucleotide through the pyrimidine group or the purine group. In addition, the present invention also provides a complex of an anticancer drug and a nano-carrier, a pharmaceutical composition thereof, a method for manufacturing the complex, and a method for treating a cancer by using the pharmaceutical composition. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027862 | Azelaic acid-comprising formulation with added pigment - The present patent application relates to an azelaic acid-comprising pharmaceutical composition, preferably an azelaic acid-comprising gel, with added pigment, which composition can be used, inter alia, for treating rosacea and acne, and also to a process for its preparation. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027863 | Pharmaceutical Compositions for Inhalation - The invention provides microparticles for use in a pharmaceutical composition for Pulmonary administration, each microparticle comprising a particle of an active substance having, on its surface, particles of a hydrophobic material suitable for delaying the dissolution of the active substance. The invention also provides a method for making the microparticles. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027864 | COATED DRUG DELIVERY FORMULATIONS - The invention relates generally to methods of making formulations for delivering biological agents to a patient. In one aspect, proliposomal drug-delivery systems for medicaments are provided. In another aspect, coated proliposomal formulations for poorly water soluble drugs, and methods for making the same, are provided. Certain embodiments of the present invention provide enhanced stability and bioavailability for pharmaceutical formulations. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027865 | Water Dispersible Glyceryl Monooleate Magnetic Nanoparticle Formulation - The present invention is an aqueous dispersible magnetic nanoparticle formulation with a high drug loading capacity used for sustained drug delivery. The formulated magnetic nanoparticles are composed of an iron oxide core coated with a long chain polymer, which provides aqueous dispersibility without the use of surfactant. A method is developed for the functionalization of magnetic nanoparticles for use in biomedical field. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027866 | METHOD OF PREPARING A GRANULAR DELIVERY SYSTEM - A method of preparing a granular delivery system by creating a melt emulsion having a continuous phase and a dispersed active, wherein the continuous phase includes trehalose and a low dextrose equivalent carbohydrate that is not a hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, forcing the melt emulsion through an die or orifice to form an extrudate, cooling and granulating the extrudate to form granules of the delivery system and optionally drying the granules. The melt extrusion provides excellent viscosity and Tg characteristics for the extrusion process. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027867 | Spray-Dried Blood Products and Methods of Making Same - The present invention is directed to a method of preparing dehydrated blood products, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a hydrated blood product; (b) spray-drying the hydrated blood product to produce a dehydrated blood product, as well as dehydrated blood products made by the method. The present invention is directed to a method of treating a patient suffering from a blood-related disorder, comprising the steps of: (a) rehydrating a therapeutic amount of the dehydrated blood products to produce a rehydrated therapeutic composition; and (b) administering the rehydrated therapeutic composition to the patient. The present invention is directed to a bandage or surgical aid comprising the dehydrated blood products described above. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027868 | SKIN CARE OINTMENT - An improved topical cosmetic skin formulation is provided. The inventive formulation includes leaf lard as a base, zinc oxide and beeswax. In addition, slippery elm bark may be added to the formulation. Further, benzoin styrax may be added to the inventive formulation. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027869 | ANTI-MICROBIAL APPLICATIONS FOR ACIDIC COMPOSITION OF MATTER - Methods of using a non-irritant, low pH acidic composition to destroy undesirable microorganisms are described. The methods may be used on food products, food processing equipment, and in aqueous solutions. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027870 | Novel Markers for Bladder Cancer Detection - A method of detecting a predisposition to, or the incidence of, bladder cancer in a sample comprises detecting an epigenetic change in at least one gene selected from FOXE1 and GATA4. Detection of the epigenetic change is indicative of a predisposition to, or the incidence of, bladder cancer. The sample comprises nucleic acid molecules from bladder cells. The methods may be used to select treatments and patients for treatment. Related kits include primers allowing the methylation status of the genes to be determined. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027871 | METHOD OF TREATMENT BASED ON POLYMORPHISMS OF THE KCNQ1 GENE - The invention provides methods for the administration of compounds capable of prolonging a QTc interval and methods for predicting whether an individual is predisposed to such QTc prolongation. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027872 | APPARATUS FOR SEALING A PUNCTURE BY CAUSING A REDUCTION IN THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE PUNCTURE - Apparatus is provided for sealing a vascular puncture by causing a reduction in the circumference of the puncture tract through delivery of a closure agent into tissue surrounding the puncture tract. A resultant inflammatory response and volumetric increase cause the tissue to swell into the puncture tract, thereby sealing it. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027873 | COMBINATION OF A CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC AGENT AND AN INHIBITOR OF THE TGF-BETA SYSTEM - Pharmaceutical composition comprising a chemotherapeutic agent and a TGF-beta antisense oligonucleotide, wherein the antisense oligonucleotide reduces the sensitivity and IC | 2012-02-02 |
20120027874 | COMPOUNDS USEFUL AS INHIBITORS OF ATR KINASE - The present invention relates to pyrazine and pyridine compounds useful as inhibitors of ATR protein kinase. The invention also relates to pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of this invention; methods of treating various diseases, disorders, and conditions using the compounds of this invention; processes for preparing the compounds of this invention; intermediates for the preparation of the compounds of this invention; and methods of using the compounds in in vitro applications, such as the study of kinases in biological and pathological phenomena; the study of intracellular signal transduction pathways mediated by such kinases; and the comparative evaluation of new kinase inhibitors. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027875 | Compositions for Treatment of Skin and Ear Infections - The present invention relates to a composition for the treatment of skin and ear infections in humans and animals such as dogs, cats and horses. In particular, the present invention relates to a topical composition comprising acetic acid, an antibacterial and/or an anti-fungal, and preferably also an anti-inflammatory. More specifically, the composition of the present invention is a bandage, bedding, clothing, conditioner, cream, drape, dressing, film, foam, gauze, gel, lotion, mousse, otic solution, pad, patch, serum, shampoo, solution, spray, or wipe for treatment or prevention of skin infections, wherein the composition comprises about 0.1-10% acetic acid, about 0.1-10% boric acid, about 0.01-20% azole, and optionally about 0.01-20% corticosteroid. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027876 | Composition and Method for the Topical Treatment of Dermatitis - A composition for topical treatment of dermatitis is provided. The composition includes one or more anti-histamines or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; one or more polysaccharides; and one or more Group 1, 2, or 13 metal hydroxides. The dermatitis may be a poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, diaper rash, eczema, lichen simplex chronicus, rashes, dermatoses, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, or the combination thereof. A method of treatment of dermatitis is also provided. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027877 | NITRIC OXIDE GENERATOR AND NON-DELIQUESCENT TABLET FOR USE IN SAME - An apparatus to generate nitric oxide is disclosed in one embodiment in accordance with the invention as including a heat source and a vessel containing the heat source. A tablet may be placed within the vessel such that it is in thermal communication with the heat source to receive heat therefrom. The tablet may contain reactants that are substantially non-deliquescent and form nitric oxide in response to heat from the heat source. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027878 | NATURAL LYCOPENE CONCENTRATE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - Natural lycopene concentrate obtained from a plant structure after alkalinization, solid-liquid separation, acidification and a second solid-liquid separation. The concentrate obtained is highly bioavailable and water-soluble at room temperature. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027879 | BUCCAL, POLAR AND NON-POLAR SPRAY OR CAPSULE CONTAINING DRUGS FOR TREATING METABOLIC DISORDERS - Buccal aerosol sprays or capsules using polar and non-polar solvent have now been developed which provide biologically active compounds for rapid absorption through the oral mucosa, resulting in fast onset of effect. The buccal polar compositions of the invention comprise formulation I: aqueous polar solvent, active compound, and optional flavoring agent; formulation II: aqueous polar solvent, active compound, optionally flavoring agent, and propellant; formulation III: non-polar solvent, active compound, and optional flavoring agent; and formulation IV: non-polar solvent, active compound, optional flavoring agent, and propellant. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027880 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING TYRES FOR VEHICLE WHEELS - In a method for manufacturing tyres for vehicle wheels, a green tyre, once formed, is transferred into a vulcanisation mould and pressed against the holding walls of a moulding cavity. Concurrently with the pressing step, a fluid present between the green tyre and the holding walls is evacuated through vent valves. The tyre is brought into contact with the closing head of each valve so as to push it toward a closed position of the valve itself. The closing head has a distal portion facing the moulding cavity and includes at least one grip element for the tyre blend, so that the closure member is pulled toward the open position while the moulded and cured tyre is moved away from the inner surface of said moulding cavity. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027881 | MOLD - A mold includes upper and lower mold members and a machine control unit. The lower mold member includes a support board, a molding mechanism mounted on the support board, and an ejection mechanism. The support board forms a receiving compartment. The molding mechanism includes a mold cavity. The machine control unit is mounted in the receiving compartment of the support board and includes an optic sensor. With the arrangement of the optic sensor of the machine control unit, the mold can detect the returned and non-returned statuses of the ejection mechanism and transmits the result of detection to the molding machine of the mold, whereby the molding machine can be timely and correctly informed of the status of the ejection mechanism for correctly issuing a subsequent operation instruction. In this way, the potential risk that the mold is damaged by improper operation of the molding machine can be eliminated. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027882 | BELT MONITORING DEVICE FOR INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE - There are provided with rotary encoders | 2012-02-02 |
20120027883 | High Density Powdered Material Liner - A die set for forming explosive charge liners from powdered material is provided. The die set comprises a die block defining a basin and a punch shaped to interact with the basin. The die block and the punch are configured to exclude powdered material from a center axis of the basin. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027884 | NANO-IMPRINTING RESIN STAMPER AND NANO-IMPRINTING APPARATUS USING THE SAME - The present invention provides a nano-imprinting resin stamper including a micro structure layer on a transmissive support basal material, the micro structure layer being formed of a polymer of a resin composition that contains a silsesquioxane derivative as a major constituent having a plurality of polymerizable functional groups, another polymerizable resin component having a plurality of polymerizable functional groups and different from the silsesquioxane derivative, and a photopolymerizable initiator, in which the content percentage of the photopolymerizable initiator is equal to or more than 0.3 mass % and equal to or less than 3 mass % relative to a total mass of the silsesquioxane derivative and the polymerizable resin component, and the micro structure layer permits equal to or more than 80% of light to pass therethrough at a wavelength of 365 nm. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027885 | NUTRITION CONTAINING FAT BLEND - The invention relates to the use of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids for the manufacture of a nutritional composition for feeding infants of a mother who suffered from a metabolic disorder during pregnancy and to a corresponding composition. Said composition comprises a n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid fraction containing at least 0.1 wt % docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) based on total weight of the lipid, at least 0.01 wt % n-3 docosapentaenoic acid (DPAn-3) based on total weight of the lipid, and at least 0.01 wt. % eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) based on total weight of the lipid, wherein the sum of DHA, DPAn-3 and EPA is below 1 wt. % of total lipid. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027886 | STEAMED CAKE DONUT - The present invention relates to a steamed cake donut with a total fat content comprised between 7% and 18%, in particular comprised between 7% and 15%, more in particular comprised between 7% and 12%. The present invention further relates to methods and means (e.g. dry mix, batter) for preparing such donut. A donut of the invention can be stored in frozen state prior to or after steaming. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027887 | DAIRY PRODUCT AND PROCESS - The invention process provides a novel process of making cheese comprising the production of a coagulum which is caused to disaggregate into small curd particles in an in-line continuous flow process, separation of the curd particles from the whey and subsequent heating and mechanical working of the curd particles into a cheese mass. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027888 | Method for Culturing Lactic Acid Bacterium and Method for Producing Fermented Milk - Protein in an aqueous whey solution is degraded by adding a protease to the aqueous whey solution. After that, a whey degradation medium is prepared by adding yeast extract or the like to the aqueous whey solution. The whey degradation medium is inoculated with bacteriocin-producing lactic acid bacterium and the lactic acid bacterium is cultured while the whey degradation medium is maintained at pH of not lower than 5 and not higher than 6. After the completion of the culture, the whey degradation medium (culture solution) is centrifuged to thereby separate a concentrated cell suspension containing the lactic acid bacterium in a concentrated form. The concentrated cell suspension has extremely high antibacterial activity (several tens of thousands AU) and is usable as a food preservative. Further, yogurt is produced by fermenting a yogurt mix to which 0.01% to 0.1% by weight of the concentrated cell suspension is added. With this process, it is possible to suppress an increase in the acidity of the yogurt. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027889 | PROCESS FOR MAKING A COCOA PRODUCT - Processes for treating cocoa products enzymatically to improve color are disclosed. Aspects of the disclosure are particularly directed to such treatment without changing the pH of the cocoa product. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027890 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF MAIZE PROTEINS AND USE OF SAID PROTEINS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF GLUTEN-FREE BAKERY PRODUCTS AND PASTA - A method for the production of maize proteins comprises a step of extracting protein fractions comprising zeins and rich in glutelins from white maize and/or its sub-derivatives, such as for example flour, CGM (Corn Gluten Meal) or other, using an aqueous solution of alcohol in the absence of a reducing and purification agent. The present invention also concerns the formulation of recipes for the preparation of bakery gluten-free products and pasta with said proteins extracted | 2012-02-02 |
20120027891 | CONSUMABLE DISSOLVING FILM COMPRISING ACTIVE INGREDIENTS DERIVED FROM BACTERIA AND FUNGI - A consumable film composition comprising a film base, an active ingredient and optionally a flavor agent, wherein the active ingredient is derived from bacteria or fungi or a combination thereof, is described. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027892 | JUICE BEVERAGE - A low-calorie beverage includes a base component derived from one or more vegetables. The base component is at least approximately 20% by weight of the low-calorie beverage on a single strength basis. The base component has a first sugar content per unit of the one or more vegetables. The low-calorie beverage also includes at least one fruit juice mixed with the base component. The at least one fruit juice is derived from a flavoring fruit and provides a fruit flavor to the beverage. The flavoring fruit provided the fruit juice with a second sugar content per unit of the flavoring fruit. The second sugar content is substantially unmodified after the at least one fruit juice is derived from the flavoring fruit. The second sugar content is greater than the first sugar content. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027893 | VISCOUS LIQUID DIETARY SUPPLEMENT FOR ANIMALS | 2012-02-02 |
20120027894 | LIGNAN FLAX SEED CAKES - Lignan Flax Seed Cakes offers consumers a delicious and simple way to consume ground flax seed. This product combines multiple healthy ingredients, such as fruit, oats, and walnuts, with ground flax seed to produce a well-textured and desirable food item. This comestible food product enables individuals to receive a known (controlled) quantity of flax seed, while simultaneously consuming other beneficial ingredients. The enjoyable taste makes it easy to obtain the health benefits provided by flax seed within a consumer's diet. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027895 | DESSERT AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A dessert and method of making same is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the method includes stuffing a first layer of dessert material into a bottom of a container, adding a first layer of filling or icing on top of the first layer of dessert material, stuffing a second layer of dessert material on top of the first layer of filling or icing, and adding a second layer of filing or icing on top of the second layer of dessert material, where the container is adapted to push the dessert out of a top end of the container to sequentially reveal each layer of dessert material and layer of filling or icing for consumption. Each layer of dessert material may be formed to approximately a same width as the container before stuffing into the container. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027896 | Fresh Meat Color in Vacuum Packaged or Modified Atmosphere Packaged Fresh Meat Products - A packaged treated fresh meat product comprises a fresh meat product, a solution, and a low to no oxygen packaging. The solution includes a source of sodium nitrite or sodium nitrate infused into the fresh meat product to create a treated fresh meat product. The low to no oxygen packaging contains the treated fresh meat product, wherein the treated fresh meat product has a fresh meat color before cooking and a uniform, uncured cooked color after cooking to done. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027897 | Methods For Quantifying The Complete Nutritional Value Of A Standard Equivalent Unit Of The Nutritional Value Of One Serving Of Fruits & Vegetables (SFV)And For Fortifying A Base Food To Contain Same For Human Consumption - The described invention provides a method to determine a standard equivalent unit of nutrition in one serving of a weighted composition comprising a basket of fruits and vegetables representing at least 85% of all fruits and vegetables consumed in a defined geographical area; a method to fortify a base food so that the base food contains a standard equivalent unit of nutrition present in at least one serving comprising (i) at least one fruit; (ii) at least one vegetable; or (iii) at least one fruit and at least one vegetable; and a nutritional supplement or food additive comprising a set of nutrititive components wherein the set of nutritive components provides at least one standard equivalent unit of nutrition present in one serving of a composition comprising at least one fruit and at least one vegetable. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027898 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING MICROORGANISMS IN FOOD MATERIALS BY VACUUM AND RESONANT ULTRASONICATION - An object of the present invention is to provide a method for controlling microorganisms in food materials, by which bacterial groups that cause deterioration of the quality of food materials such as poultry and pathogenic microorganisms that cause food poisoning can be efficiently controlled. Specifically, the present invention relates to a method for controlling microorganisms in food materials, comprising a step of subjecting a food material immersed in a sterilizing solution to repeated treatment with negative pressure and ordinary pressure and/or a step of subjecting the food material immersed in the sterilizing solution to resonant ultrasonication. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027899 | Methods for Processing Meat Using Phosphate Free High pH Compositions Containing Salt and Sodium Carbonate - The present invention is in the field of processing meat. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of processing meat to enhance moisture retention and flavor during storage and cooking by infusing the meat with an aqueous composition containing salt and sodium carbonate at a pH in the range of from 10.1 to 11.3. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027900 | COFFEE PROCESS - Methods and/or processes for obtaining coffee extracts and/or processing coffee beans. In certain embodiments, improved methods and/or processes for producing desirable and usable extracts from coffee beans which can be used for instant coffee type powders or liquids, for example. In certain other embodiments, improved coffee extraction techniques which permit or allow retainment or capture of desirable levels of aroma products and/or bio-actives from coffee beans. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027901 | Infusion System for a Liquid Food Product and Method for Directly Heating a Liquid Food Product in an Infusion System - Infusion system for a liquid food product to be heated, including an infusion chamber limited by an infusion tank with a downward tapering bottom, said infusion chamber having a product inlet and a product outlet, said infusion system having a steam inlet, wherein
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20120027902 | FOOD PROCESSOR - A food processor is provided which includes a container, a blade assembly, a lid configured to cover the top of the container, and a handle attached to the lid. The handle may be movable between at least a first position and a second position with respect to the lid, where when the handle is in the first position, the lid is capable of being coupled to the container, and when the handle is in the second position, the lid is locked to the container. When the handle is in the first position, the motor may be prevented from being activated, and when the handle is in the second position activation of the motor may be permitted. A release button on the lid may be configured to move the handle out of the second position. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027903 | HEAT EXCHANGE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A heat exchange apparatus includes an outer shell defining a cavity and a volume-occupying member received within the cavity. The outer shell and the volume-occupying member cooperate to define a fluid-receiving volume therebetween. An opening in the outer shell defines a passageway for receiving a liquid to be heated therethrough. The opening includes a fastener for removably attaching to an open top of a container containing a liquid to be heated, wherein the liquid to be heated will flow from the container into the fluid-receiving volume when the apparatus is inverted and the liquid will flow back into the container when the bottle is returned to the upright position. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027904 | COOKING APPLIANCE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A cooking appliance includes a main body having an inner space, the main body defining an outer appearance, a cooktop part disposed on an upper end of the main body to heat a food or a container containing the food disposed on a top surface thereof, an oven part disposed under the cooktop part to cook the food received in the inner space, a manipulation panel including a manipulation part for manipulating operations of the cooktop part and the oven part, and a display part in which cooking by category according to a signal of the manipulation panel is displayed on an upper menu, a lower menu of the upper menu in which a first input signal of a user is inputted is displayed, and an operation of the lower menu in which a second input signal of the user is displayed. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027905 | POLYENE ANTIFUNGAL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to polyene antifungal compositions and methods for preparing them. In addition, the invention pertains to the use of the compositions to prevent products from fungal growth. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027906 | Method for producing a freeze-dried instant meat product from at least one piece of meat and other optional ingredients - A method for producing a freeze-dried instant meat product from at least one piece of meat and other optional ingredients. The meat is cooked, blanched, boiled, roasted, or baked during a precooking process before being freeze-dried. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027907 | HIGHLY AERATED CONFECTION - This invention concerns a fat continuous phase confectionery material which is highly aerated and the method for producing it. The material has a very low density below 0.2 g/cm | 2012-02-02 |
20120027908 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING CHOCOLATE CRUMB - A process for the manufacture of chocolate crumb and chocolate crumb and confectionery products made using the process. The process comprises: a) providing a milk and sugar mixture or mixing together, milk and sugar so as to form a mixture; b) evaporating liquid from the mixture so as to form sweetened condensed milk; c) adding and mixing cocoa mass/liquor to the sweetened condensed; d) subjecting the sweetened condensed milk and cocoa mass/liquor mixture to conditions effective to bring about sugar crystallisation in the mixture; e) drying the mixture so as to form chocolate crumb; and f) seeding the mixture with sugar during and/or between one or more of steps (c) to (e). The mixture is seeded with sugar so as to promote crystallisation prior to and/or during and/or after sugar crystallisation. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027909 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING CHOCOLATE CRUMB - The present invention relates to a process for chocolate crumb manufacture and to chocolate crumb and confectionery products made using the process. The process comprises: a) providing a milk and sugar mixture, or mixing together, milk and sugar so as to form a mixture; b) evaporating liquid from the mixture; c) adding cocoa mass/liquor to the mixture during and/or after steps (a) and/or (b); d) effecting sugar crystallisation in the mixture by subjecting the mixture to a temperature in the range of 55 to 1100C, under a lowered pressure in the range of 3.5 to 18 kPa for 10 to 20 minutes; and e) drying the mixture so as to form chocolate crumb. The sugar crystallisation parameters employed in the process result in reduced fouling of equipment and chocolate crumb having superior flavour and texture development. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027910 | KOJI MOLD HAVING LARGE-SCALE GENOMIC DUPLICATION - The purpose of the present invention is to breed a koji mold, which has improved capability of producing a variety of industrially applicable enzymes, without using the genetic recombination technology. By mutagenizing a strain belonging to the genus | 2012-02-02 |
20120027911 | PREPARATION OF SOY PROTEIN PRODUCT USING WATER EXTRACTION ("S803") - A soy protein product which is completely soluble and is capable of providing transparent and heat stable solutions at low and neutral pH values is produced by extracting a soy protein source material with water at low pH, subjecting the resulting aqueous soy protein solution to ultrafiltration and optional diafiltration to provide a concentrated and optionally diafiltered soy protein solution, which may be dried to provide the soy protein product. The soy protein product may be used for protein fortification of in particular, soft drinks and sports drinks, without precipitation of protein. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027912 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING HARD BUTTER COMPOSITION - Disclosed is a method whereby, in producing a hard butter composition being rich in SUS (2-unsaturated-1,3-disaturated triglyceride) via ester exchange by a 1,3-specific lipase, the production can be more conveniently or more efficiently carried out. In producing a hard butter composition being rich in SUS (2-unsaturated-1,3-disaturated triglyceride) via ester exchange by a 1,3-specific lipase, a low-melting point fraction of allanblackia fat is used as the main starting material, saturated fatty acids are selectively introduced into the 1- and 3-positions of the fat, and then fractionation is optionally conducted to thereby give an SUS-rich fraction. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027913 | BIOSOLIDS-BASED FOOD ADDITIVE FOR ANIMAL FEED, METHODS OF PRODUCTION, AND BUSINESS APPLICATION THEREOF - The present invention is directed to processes and business methods and wastewater treatment units for converting the waterborne residuals from wastewater generated by food processing plants into an ingredient suitable for use in animal feeds. The ingredient produced by the processes of the present invention has a high protein content and can be used as a replacement for conventional sources of animal feed protein such as fish meal. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027914 | IMMUNOPOTENTIATING FERMENTED FOOD OBTAINED FROM FRUCTAN-CONTAINING FOOD - A fermentation product (fermented food) that has high functionality by subjecting a fructan-containing material (in particular, a material including garlic or rakkyo containing fructan at a high concentration) directly to lactic acid fermentation without performing a heat treatment or an enzymatic treatment. More specifically, provided are: a fermentation product having an immunopotentiating effect, which is obtained by lactic acid fermentation of a fructan-containing material using a lactic acid bacterium | 2012-02-02 |
20120027915 | PROCESS FOR DRYING URONIC ACID OLIGOSACCHARIDES - The present invention relates to a process for spray drying uronic acid oligosaccharides and to a powder compositions thus obtained. Typically the powder composition comprises between 25 and 100 wt. % uronic acid oligosaccharide with a DP between 2 and 50 based on total weight of uronic acid, with and an average particle size between 20 μm and 100 μm. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027916 | ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR MEASUREMENT OF THE TEMPERATURE AND OF THE THICKNESS GROWTH OF SILICON RODS IN A SILICON DEPOSITION REACTOR - An arrangement for measurement of temperature and thickness growth of silicon rods in a silicon deposition reactor employs a temperature measurement device located outside the reactor. Continuous temperature measurement and measurement of the thickness growth throughout the entire deposition process is achieved with a contactlessly operating temperature measurement device arranged outside the silicon deposition reactor in front of a viewing window. The temperature measurement device can be pivoted horizontally about a rotation axis by a rotating drive. The pivoting axis runs parallel to a longitudinal axis of the silicon rod, and the central axis of the temperature measurement device runs through the pivoting axis. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027917 | Silsesquioxane Resins - Silsesquioxane resins useful in antireflective coatings wherein the silsesquioxane resin has the formula: (PhSiO( | 2012-02-02 |
20120027918 | SHOWERHEAD SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR IMPROVED GAS FLOW - Embodiments of the present invention generally provide apparatus and methods for supporting a gas distribution showerhead in a processing chamber. In one embodiment, a gas distribution showerhead for a vacuum chamber is provided. The gas distribution showerhead comprises a body having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, and a plurality of gas passages formed through the body, the gas passages comprising a first bore formed in the first side that is fluidly coupled to a second bore formed in the second side by a restricting orifice, and a suspension feature formed in the first bore of at least one of the gas passages. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027919 | ELECTRODE FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY, LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - An electrode for a lithium secondary battery including a sheet-like current collector and an active material layer carried on the current collector. The active material layer is capable of absorbing and desorbing lithium, and the active material layer includes a plurality of columnar particles having at least one bend. An angle θ | 2012-02-02 |
20120027920 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE AND SOLUTION FOR ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE - According to one embodiment, a method is disclosed for manufacturing an organic light emitting device. The organic light emitting device includes an anode layer, a cathode layer, an emission layer provided between the anode layer and the cathode layer, and an intermediate layer provided between the emission layer and the cathode layer. The method can include applying a first solution containing a first organic material and a first solvent on the anode layer to form the emission layer. The method can include applying a second solution on the emission layer to form the intermediate layer, the second solution containing a second organic material with low molecular weight and a second solvent. The second solvent contains an acetylene alcohol-based surfactant and has a solubility parameter smaller than a solubility parameter of the first solvent. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027921 | VAPOR DEPOSITION APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR CONTINUOUS DEPOSITION OF A THIN FILM LAYER ON A SUBSTRATE - An apparatus and process for vapor deposition of a sublimated source material as a thin film on a photovoltaic module substrate are provided. The apparatus includes at least one receptacle disposed in a deposition head. Each receptacle is configured for receipt of a granular source material. A heating system is configured to heat the receptacle(s) to sublimate the source material. A substantially vertical distribution plate is disposed between the receptacle(s) and a substrate conveyed through the apparatus. The distribution plate is positioned at a defined distance from a vertical conveyance plane of a deposition surface of the substrate. The distribution plate comprises a pattern of passages therethrough that distribute the sublimated source material for deposition onto the deposition surface of the substrate. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027922 | TEMPORALLY VARIABLE DEPOSITION RATE OF CdTe IN APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR CONTINUOUS DEPOSITION - Apparatus is generally provided for vapor deposition of a sublimated source material as a thin film on a photovoltaic module substrate. The apparatus includes a distribution plate disposed below the distribution manifold and at a defined distance above a horizontal conveyance plane of an upper surface of a substrate conveyed through the apparatus. The distribution plate defines a pattern of passages therethrough configured to provide greater resistance to the flow of sublimated source vapors at a first longitudinal end than a second longitudinal end. A process for vapor deposition of a sublimated source material to form thin film on a photovoltaic module substrate is also provided via distributing the sublimated source material onto an upper surface of the substrates through a distribution plate positioned between the upper surface of the substrate and the receptacle. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027923 | SEAL FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - A seal can be included in a photovoltaic module to improve reliability and durability. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027924 | Nanodiamond Coatings for Solar Cells - A nanodiamond coating for use on a solar cell, the coating including a nanodiamond material suspended in a liquid, wherein the nanodiamond material has a size range from about | 2012-02-02 |
20120027925 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING SERIALLY CONNECTED SOLAR CELLS - The invention discloses a method and an apparatus for production of series-connected thin-film solar cells on rigid substrates. A semi-finished product having a rigid mount substrate is arranged on a receptacle, and is introduced into a deposition chamber having a deposition device. Furthermore, a masking device having at least one masking means, which is in the form of a strand and is prestressed in the longitudinal direction, is applied to a surface of the semi-finished product facing the deposition device, wherein the masking means which is in the form of a strand preferably has a plurality of filaments which rest on one another. In order to structure a material layer to be deposited, the surface of the semi-finished product is partially shadowed by means of the masking device with respect to the deposition device. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027926 | REFERENCE ELECTRODE, ITS MANUFACTURING METHOD, AND AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL - [PROBLEM] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a reference electrode which is easy to manufacture and handle, its manufacturing method, and an electrochemical cell using this. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027927 | TWISTED LEAK DETECTION CABLE - Disclosed is a leak detection cable that has an outer jacket layer and a four wire construction in a flat wire configuration that is twisted in a helix. Detection cables are disposed on the exterior surface adjacent openings of the jacket to allow for detection of aqueous fluids. The wire is twisted in a helix to allow adjacent detector wires to easily detect aqueous fluids. Disparate materials are used for the jacket and the coatings of the wires, to allow the jacket to be easily removed from the wires without affecting the integrity of the coatings of the wires. The four flat wire configuration is sized and spaced for easy connection to an insulation displacement connector. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027928 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device is disclosed. One embodiment provides a metallic body. A first electrically insulating layer is applied over the metallic body and having a thickness of less than 100 μm. A first thermally conductive layer is applied over the first electrically insulating layer and having a thermal conductivity of more than 50 W/(m·K). A second electrically insulating layer is applied over the first thermally conductive layer and having a thickness of less than 100 μm. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027929 | ELECTRODE COMPOSITE MATERIAL, METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME, AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY USING THE SAME - A method for preparing a electrode composite material includes providing an aluminum nitrate solution and introducing a number of electrode active material particles into the aluminum nitrate solution, mixing the plurality of electrode active material particles with the aluminum nitrate solution to form a mixture, and adding a phosphate solution into the mixture to react with the aluminum nitrate solution and form an aluminum phosphate layer on surfaces of the electrode active material particles. Lastly, the electrode active material particles with the aluminum phosphate layer formed on the surfaces thereof are heat treated. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027930 | HIGH-INTENSITY, PERSISTENT PHOTOLUMINESCENT FORMULATIONS AND OBJECTS, AND METHODS FOR CREATING THE SAME - Disclosed are photoluminescent formulations, comprising an effective amount of photoluminescent phosphorescent materials, which exhibit high luminous intensity and persistence. Also disclosed are photoluminescent objects formed by applying at least one photoluminescent layer, formed from photoluminescent formulations, to preformed articles. Further disclosed are methods for creating photoluminescent objects. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027931 | Coating Having Thermal and Non-Thermal Coating Method - A method for coating a substrate of a component is provided. Using the previous coating method, localized coating that can occur unexpectedly at one spot is often more difficult because the coating sequence must be reprogrammed here. This irregularity is resolved in a short period of time by a simple, manual coating. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027932 | SLIDE COATING DEVICE, COATING METHOD USING THE DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING OPTICAL FILM USING THE METHOD - The present invention provides a method for manufacturing an optical film which is superior in transportability and lamination suitability in a lamination step in a polarizing plate processing. A slide coating device includes applying one or more coating liquids flowing down on a slide face to the surface of a continuously traveling strip-shaped support through the bead of the coating liquids, which is formed by the coating liquids in a lip clearance formed between a lip tip in the lower end of the slide face and the surface of the support, and also having guide plates on both ends of the slide face, which guide the downflow of the coating liquids, wherein the guide plates are provided so that the lower ends of the guide plates are retracted from the lip tip by the range of more than 0 mm and less than 4 mm. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027933 | Process for Preparing Articles Having Anti-Fog Layer by Layer Coating and Coated Articles Having Enhanced Anti-Fog and Durability Properties - A process for making an article having anti-fog properties. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027934 | METHOD FOR PREPARING CARBON-BASED PARTICLE/COOPER COMPOSITE MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a method for preparing a carbon-based particle/copper composite material in which carbon-based particles such as graphite and copper are mixed, the method including mixing a solution of a polymer organic compound having a main chain of carbon and a copper precursor in a solvent, with a dispersion solution of carbon-based particles in a first dispersion medium to produce a mixture, adding a first reducing agent to the mixture to form composite particles in which copper (I) oxide particles are attached to the surface of the carbon-based particles, and sintering the composite particles under a non-oxidizing atmosphere. According to the preparing method, a composition material is obtained, in which carbon-based particles and copper are well mixed. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027935 | EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURE WEARING COMPOUND - A wearing compound slurry comprising an inorganic binder, ceramic particles, ceramic powder, diluent and optionally filler and discontinuous fibers. The slurry is applied to a wearable surface and exposed to heat to remove diluent and cure the wearing compound into a hard layer. The cured wearing compound layer remains intact after exposure to extremely high temperatures. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027936 | EXHAUST FOR CVD REACTOR - A chemical vapor deposition reactor and a method of wafer processing are provided. The reactor includes a reaction chamber having an interior, a gas inlet manifold communicating with the interior of the chamber, an exhaust system including an exhaust manifold having a passage and one or more ports, and one or more cleaning elements mounted within the chamber. The gas inlet manifold can admit process gasses to form a deposit on substrates held within the interior. The passage can communicate with the interior of the chamber through the one or more ports. The one or more cleaning elements are movable between (i) a run position in which the cleaning elements are remote from the one or more ports and (ii) a cleaning position in which the one or more cleaning elements are engaged in the one or more ports. | 2012-02-02 |
20120027937 | Cyclic Metal Amides and Vapor Deposition Using Them - Novel cyclic amides containing tin or lead are disclosed. These cyclic amides can be used for atomic layer deposition or chemical vapor deposition of tin or lead as well as their oxides, sulfides, selenides, nitrides, phosphides, carbides, silicides or borides or other compounds. Tin(IV) oxide, SnO | 2012-02-02 |
20120027938 | CURED ELECTRODEPOSITION COATING FILM AND PROCESS FOR FORMING A MULTI LAYERED COATING FILM - The present invention relates to a cured electrodeposition coating film which can be applied on a substrate such as an automobile body. | 2012-02-02 |