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20100041465 | SHAKE RESPONSIVE HANDHELD DEVICE - A shake responsive handheld device is provided. The shake responsive handheld device comprises a vibration switch. The vibration switch changes its state between an electrically open state and an electrically closed state during a shaking of the housing. The handheld device also includes a storage unit and a processor. The storage unit stores plurality of first type media files and a table. The first type media files are configured for reproducing sounds of tumbling dice in a dice shaker and the table is configured for defining a plurality of shaking levels, each of which corresponds to one of the first type media files. The processor, in response to signals from the vibration switch, is capable of monitoring the shaking level of the shaking of the housing, determining one of the first type media files corresponding to the shaking level according to the table, and playing the one of the first type media files until the shaking level changes. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041466 | SHAKE RESPONSIVE HANDHELD DEVICE - A shake responsive handheld device is provided. The handheld device comprises a storage unit, a sound output, a motion sensing unit, a motions state determining unit, and a processing unit. The storage unit stores at least one media file configured for reproducing sound of tumbling dice in a dice shaker. The sound output is used for outputting sound. The motion sensing unit is used for detecting a shaking motion imparted to the housing by a user. The motions state determining unit is used for monitoring a shake level of the shaking motion according to signals from the motion sensing unit. When the at least one media file is playing, the processing unit adjusts the sound volume of the sound output unit according to the shake level determined by the motion state determining unit. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041467 | WAGERING GAME DEVICE HAVING UBIQUITOUS CHARACTER SET - A wagering game machine uses a single character set for displaying text in multiple languages. The character set may also be used for printing materials, such as ticket printing. In one embodiment, the character set comprises Unicode standard characters, where each character in the font is represented by a unique number, which maps to the Unicode standard, regardless of platform. This allows programs that conform to the Unicode standard to deal with text in multiple languages. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041468 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD PROVIDING AN AWARD FOR DESIGNATED LOSING CONDITIONS - The gaming system and method disclosed herein provides an award to one or more players for a non-occurrence of a designated event. The gaming system monitors a plurality of games played at a plurality of gaming devices. If the designated event occurs, the gaming system resets an event counter associated with tracking the non-occurrence of the designated event. If the designated event does not occur, the gaming system: (i) increments the event counter to account for the non-occurrence of the designated event, and (ii) determines if the quantity of games played since the last event occurred at least equals a predetermined quantity of games played. If the quantity of games played since the last event occurred at least equals the predetermined quantity, the gaming system provides one or more of the players an award for the non-occurrence of the designated event. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041469 | Electronic Banking Management For Betting Games - Electronic banking management for betting games is described. In one implementation, a multiparticipant electronic gaming table has a banking engine that dynamically determines current participants and authenticates qualified participants as banker candidates. The banking engine tracks game flow in order to determine when to offer the banking role to other participants. In one implementation, the system has an accounts manager that tracks wagers during the game, updates participant account balances, tracks transactions of each participant holding the banking role, and balances the bank of each participant in the banking role. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041471 | MULTIPLE KEY FAILOVER VALIDATION IN A WAGERING GAME MACHINE - A computerized wagering game system includes a gaming module comprising gaming code which is operable when executed on to conduct a wagering game on which monetary value can be wagered, and a security module operable to check the authenticity of a wagering game component using at least one of two or more available encryption keys. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041472 | WAGERING GAME AWARD SYSTEM - A wagering game award system is described herein. In some embodiments, the wagering game award system detects a player identifier associated with a wagering game award system, where the wagering game award system supports a plurality of award types. The system can also determine a number of awards of a first type, wherein the number of awards are associated with the player identifier, and wherein the first type is one of the award types. The system can also detect a request to exchange some of the number of awards for awards of a second type, wherein the second type is one of the award types. The system can also submit the request. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041473 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF GAMING - A method of awarding a jackpot prize to a gaming device which contributes a percentage of turn-over to a jackpot prize pool comprises setting an accumulated turn-over trigger value for the gaming device, the accumulated turn-over trigger value set based on a jackpot prize pool trigger value which is, at least in part, randomly selected. Responsive to determining that the accumulated turn-over trigger value has been reached, the method further comprises awarding a prize to the gaming device. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041474 | Game apparatus and storage medium storing game program - A game apparatus includes two LCDs, and a touch panel is provided in relation to the one LCD. When an action game is started, a game screen is displayed on the other LCD, and a still image (capture screen) obtained by copying the game screen according to a capture operation by a player is displayed on the one LCD. When an enemy object on the capture screen is directed, stroked, and so forth by use of the touch panel, the enemy object on the game screen is frozen or erased. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041475 | Real-Time, Contextual Display of Ranked, User-Generated Game Play Advice - Management of user-generated and context appropriate game play advice is disclosed. The present invention allows for management of context appropriate game play advice that is complete and up-to-date regardless of when a particular interactive gaming title is released. Game play advice is pervasive and easily accessible to game players in addition to being accurate and credible such that game players can trust or rely upon the rendered advice. The game play advice is displayed in environmental contexts that are appropriate to the advice being displayed. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041476 | Interactive Entertainment and Competition System with Caused-Based Reward System - Disclosed is a method for creating a motion picture using a real-time game system that includes receiving a plurality of inputs from participants in the real-time game system; storing the plurality of inputs in a time-based manner; and generating a plurality of video frames based on the time-based storage of the plurality of inputs. An apparatus for performing the method is also disclosed. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041477 | Systems and Methods for Indicating Input Actions in a Rhythm-Action Game - Systems and methods for displaying cues indicating input actions in a rhythm-action game may include: displaying, to a player of a rhythm-action game, a lane divided into at least two sub-lanes, each sub-lane containing cues indicating a drum input element; and displaying, to the player, an additional cue spanning a plurality of the sub-lanes, the additional cue indicating a foot pedal action. In some embodiments, the additional cue may span all the sub-lanes. In some embodiments, each sub-lane may contain cues indicating a drum input element of a set of linearly arranged drum input elements. In other embodiments, each sub-lanes may correspond to a fret button of a simulated guitar and the additional cue may correspond to an open strum. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041478 | Game program - A CPU core determines whether a stick is in contact with a touch panel based on an output signal from the touch panel; if not in contact, a gazing point of a virtual camera is moved to a collective center of masses for objects; on the other hand, if the stick is in contact with the touch panel, setting values for the camera are fixed, an operation target object is caused to appear at a position, in a game space, corresponding to touch coordinates, and, then, the operation target object is moved in accordance with a dragging operation from a player; the setting values for the camera are fixed until the stick detaches from the touch panel; and, accordingly, when the player moves an arbitrary object in the three dimensional game space by operating the touch panel, the player can accurately move the object to an intended point. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041479 | VOICE COMMAND GAME CONTROLLING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF THE SAME - The present invention discloses a voice command game controlling apparatus and method which can activate the game commands user predetermine by voice command. The device in present invention also allows user to create and configure their user-customized hot keys for video game playing. The voice command game controlling apparatus in present invention may allow users to edit and save their hot key list therein by using corresponding game controller or keyboard and output the game command signals to the game console connected therewith. The editable hot key content includes the designated hot key, controller used, command order, corresponding game title and game consoles. It is compatible with all kind of game platform including game consoles, PCs and their peripherals, thus it can accommodate to all existing video games. The apparatus also supports voice recognition function to allow user rapidly inputting their desire sentence for player interaction and communication. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041480 | UNIVERSAL GAME CONSOLE CONTROLLER - A universal game console controller that has an LCD presenting, depending on what type of game console a user has input, a controller key layout for a first type of game console or a controller key layout for a second type of game console. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041481 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATING ANCILLARY CONTENT INTO APPLICATIONS - Systems and methods are provided to integrate, within a first application, a second application. In this way, multiple client systems, each running a first application, can access other players and mutually consume a second application. A lobby facility is provided to which client systems may access. First and second client systems may then be associated so that the same are configured to mutually consume a second application. The systems and methods also provide for cross-platform consumption of a second application by a plurality of client systems, each running respective first applications. The system includes a lobby facility module situated on a network-accessible server, the lobby facility module configured to allow communications between the network-accessible server and each of a first client system and a second client system. The system also includes a second application module, including a database module for storing information about the second application, first and second content translator modules enabling the second application module to provide and to receive content relevant to second applications running on the first and second client systems, and a rules module to determine an effect of content received from the first client system on content received from the second client system, and vice-versa. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041482 | RECOMMENDATION GENERATOR AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AFFINITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN A VENTURE EXCHANGE - Embodiments of the invention relate generally to computer-implemented venture exchange technology, and more particularly, to systems, computer-readable media, and methods for predicting an affinity to engage in a particular venture, such as a bet, and recommending participation in a networked exchange, which can be a computer-implemented betting exchange. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041483 | GAME DEVICE, GAME PROCESSING METHOD, INFORMATION RECORDING MEDIUM, AND PROGRAM - In a game device ( | 2010-02-18 |
20100041484 | COUPLING FOR A MOVABLE PART OF A PIECE OF FURNITURE - The invention relates to a coupling for detachably connecting a mobile part of a piece of furniture to a drive. Said coupling comprises a coupling element that can be moved between the mobile part of the piece of furniture and the drive in a limited manner in at least one direction, in order to compensate position tolerances in relation to the at least one direction. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041485 | COMPOSITE TORQUE TRANSFER BODY AND SPLINE ASSEMBLY TO REDUCE JITTER IN AN IMAGE FORMING DEVICE - A composite torque transfer body and spline assembly includes a torque transfer component made of a first material and having a central body portion and a peripheral torque transfer portion integrally attached to and extending about the central body portion, a spline component made of a second material different from and having stiffness greater than that of the first material of the torque transfer component and also having an elongated tubular spline portion and a collar portion integrally attached to and extending about and radially outward from an end of the spline portion, and a plurality of elements on the central body portion of the torque transfer component and the collar portion of the spline component providing separate press-fitting and securing of the components to one another such that the components are mated and rotatable together about a central axis. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041486 | SEALED END T-NUT - A fastener includes a t-nut having a barrel and a flange. The flange includes an opening which leads to a threaded barrel. The threaded barrel extends from the opening in the flange to a distal end portion thereof. An end cap has an annular recess on a first side thereof and has a raised annular ridge on a second side thereof. The raised annular ridge of the end cap is affixed to the flange of the t-nut by welding the end cap to the flange. Dirt, water and moisture cannot enter the barrel because the end cap is sealed to the flange. Additionally, the barrel may be relatively short as it is fully threaded prior to the affixation of the end cap to the flange. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041487 | Miniature spool - A miniature spooling apparatus is described. The miniature spooling apparatus includes a housing having a miniature motor attached within the housing. The miniature motor has an axle extending therefrom, with a mechanically powered miniature spool attached with the axle. The miniature spool includes a top portion having a tapered indentation formed circumferentially around the top portion, and a bottom portion having slits formed therein. The slits intersect one another at a point of intersection to form an axle receptacle for receiving the axle from the miniature motor. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041488 | Playing Surface and Method of Manufacturing a Playing Surface - A playing surface comprising a foam layer ( | 2010-02-18 |
20100041489 | Golf club - An iron type golf head | 2010-02-18 |
20100041490 | GOLF CLUB HEAD AND SYSTEM - A golf club head system and a golf club head for inclusion into a golf club are provided. The golf club head includes a main body member and a secondary body member. The main body member has a striking surface, a sole portion, a crown portion, and a rear face substantially opposed to the striking surface. The main body member defines an at least substantially enclosed main body cavity. The secondary body member is attached to the main body member and extends at least substantially over the entire rear face of the main body member. The golf club head system includes two or more secondary body members, each configured for interchangeable attachment to a main body member. Each secondary body member defines an internal concavity, has a different external shape, and has a different combination of center-of-gravity and moment-of-inertia characteristics. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041491 | Orientation Marker for Golf Club Having Releasable and Interchangeable Head and Shaft Connections - A golf club may have an orientation marker located on the golf club that indicates at least a relative orientation between the golf club head and shaft. The orientation marker may be located, for example, on the golf club head or shaft. A key member provides additional information with respect to the relative orientation between the golf club head and the shaft. The key member may be located, for example, on the golf club head, shaft, or grip portion, or on a head cover for the golf club head. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041492 | GOLF CLUB SHAFT WITH HIGH BALANCE POINT AND GOLF CLUB INCLUDING SAME - A golf club shaft having a weight distribution such that the balance point percentage is less than or equal to 44.50%. The weight distribution of the shaft allows for an increase in length and/or club head weight of a golf club while having a reduced impact on the swing weight. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041493 | IRON-TYPE GOLF CLUBS - The present invention is directed to an iron-type golf club that may be included in a set. In particular, the inventive golf club includes an adjustable hosel coupling and a mechanism for altering the sole configuration. The golf club may be included in a set having a progressive sole configuration that provides desired bounce for each club within the set. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041494 | GOLF CLUB HEAD AND SYSTEM - A golf club head system and a golf club head for inclusion into a golf club are provided. The golf club head system includes two or more rear or secondary body members, each configured for interchangeable attachment to a front or main body member. Each rear body member may have a different external shape, and each rear body member may have a different combination of center-of-gravity and moment-of-inertia characteristics. The system further includes a detachable attachment element for interchangeably and detachably attaching the rear body members to the front body member. The system may further include the front body member, wherein the front body member has a striking surface. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041495 | GOLF DRIVER HEAD WITH EXCHANGEABLE REAR SECTIONS - A golf driver kit includes a front portion and a plurality of rear portions exchangeably connectable to the front portion and being of different respective shapes for imparting different flight characteristics to a struck golf ball. The front portion includes a front face plate and a hosel for receiving a shaft, plus a rearwardly projecting base on which the rear portion is seated. The rear portion is removably attached to the front portion by screws. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041496 | HIGHLY-NEUTRALIZED ACID POLYMER COMPOSITIONS HAVING A LOW MOISTURE VAPOR TRANSMISSION RATE AND THEIR USE IN GOLF BALLS - The present invention provides golf balls comprising a low specific gravity intermediate layer formed from a moisture resistant composition and disposed between a core and a cover. Depending on the thickness and specific gravity of the various layers, among other factors, the moment of inertia of the golf balls can be high or low. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041497 | Training device and method for guiding a ball throwing movement - A training device guides the throwing arm of a person in a ball throwing movement in a forward throwing direction. The training device comprises a base arranged to be supported on the ground, an upright support member extending upwardly from the base and a guide member on the upright support member which has a generally concave inner surface extending upwardly and forwardly from a generally vertical starting end to a generally horizontal releasing end. The user grasps a ball in the hand of their throwing arm and displaces the ball alongside the guide member from the starting end to the releasing end in a ball throwing movement to throw the ball in the forward throwing direction of the training device. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041498 | Method And System For Training A Baseball Player - A method of training a baseball pitcher comprising the steps of providing a data processor, providing data capture devices which function to capture pitching data relating to the pitcher's pitching motion at a first location and which function to capture ball arrival data relating to the arrival of the pitched ball at a second location. The method further comprises providing a database storage device for storing predetermined pitching data and inputting personal data into said data processor. The method also includes capturing pitching data by said data capture devices relating to said pitcher's pitching motion at the first location, capturing ball arrival data by said data capture devices as the ball arrives at the second location, and inputting said pitching data, ball arrival data and predetermined pitching data into said data processor. The pitching data, ball arrival data and predetermined pitching data are processed in the data processor to generate output data. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041499 | BATTER TRAINING DEVICE WITH IMPROVED VISUAL INDICATOR - A device for training in swinging and batting in which a device is provided and attached to a batter's trailing back forearm with an arm attachment section and trailing back calf with a leg attachment section. A stretchable band is connected the two sections covered by a sectional sleeve having a pair of sleeve members. The sleeve members separate to display a visual indicator comprising a section of the stretchable band. The sleeve members have flared opposing ends that are reinforced and attached to each leg and arm attachment section. The attachment sections include straps and cuffs for adjustably attaching each section to the leg and arm. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041500 | BAT SWING TRAINING DEVICE - A bat swing training device for enabling the diagnosis and correction of an individual batter's swing. The training device includes a conventional bat modified to receive a training aid at its distal end in either an exposed extended assembly or an embedded assembly. The training aid provides a snapping sound if an individual swings the bat at greater than a predetermined speed. The position of the batter's hands at the time of the snap indicates whether the batter's swing is correct. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041501 | NON-POSITIVE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION WITH OUT-OF-ROUND ROTARY DISK - A continuously variable transmission for transmitting torque with at least one input shaft introducing torque into the continuously variable transmission, with at least one further shaft, to which the torque is to be transmitted, and a force-transmitting endless element, which has a non-positive connection to the at least one input shaft and the at least one further shaft. A connection between either the at least one input shaft or the at least one further shaft and the force-transmitting endless element is provided by a rotary disk ( | 2010-02-18 |
20100041502 | Power transmission apparatus of hybrid vehicle - A drive unit includes an input shaft connected to an engine, a power conversion unit including rotating electric machines and planetary gears to convert power applied from the input shaft, and gears as the power output unit transmitting power output from the power conversion unit to a drive shaft of the vehicle. Planetary gears of the power conversion unit are formed separately from the gears. The rotating electric machines of the power conversion unit are stored in a unitary case. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041503 | MULTI-SPEED PLANETARY COUPLING GEAR - A multi-speed planetary coupling transmission ( | 2010-02-18 |
20100041504 | Apparatus, System, and Method for a Variable Ratio Transmission - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed to adjust input to output ratios with a planetary gear system. The apparatus comprises a sun gear that receives rotational force from a first input. A plurality of planet gears encircle the sun gear and operably connect with the sun gear. A planet gear carrier connects to the planet gears and transfers rotational energy to an output. A ring gear encircles the planet gears. The ring gear is a stator of an electric motor and rotational motion of the stator is a second input. The ring gear contains permanent magnets that align with the coils of the stator. The interaction of the permanent magnets and the coils provide the second input which adjusts rotational input to output torque and speed ratios. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041505 | AUXILIARY LUBRICATION PUMP FOR CARRIERS - A carrier assembly includes an auxiliary lubrication pump that lubricates gear components positioned within an internal cavity of a carrier housing. A differential gear assembly is positioned within the internal cavity to rotate about an axis. The auxiliary lubrication pump includes a first gear that is driven by the differential gear assembly about the axis and a second gear that is driven by the first gear. The first and second gears of the auxiliary lubrication pump cooperate to direct and control lubrication with the carrier housing. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041506 | AXLE SHAFT DISCONNECT ASSEMBLY - A drive axle assembly comprises a carrier member having a trunnion outwardly extending from the carrier member, an output shaft axially outwardly extending from the carrier member, a differential assembly including a differential case supported for rotation within the carrier member and a side gear rotatably mounted about the output shaft, a clutch collar non-rotatably coupled thereto and configured to selectively drivingly engage the side gear, and an annular clutch actuator for axially moving the clutch collar between a first position and a second position. The clutch collar drivingly engages the side gear in power transmitting relationship in the first position, while the clutch collar is disengaged from the side gear in the second position. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041507 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A multi-speed transmission having four gearsets, eight shafts and six shifting elements. The sun gear of gearset (P | 2010-02-18 |
20100041508 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - The multi-step transmission with nine forward gears and one reverse gear comprises four planetary gear sets (P | 2010-02-18 |
20100041509 | MULTI-STEP-TRANSMISSION - A multi-step transmission including four gear sets, shafts, and shifting elements. The sun gear of gearset (P | 2010-02-18 |
20100041510 | Connector engage mechanism - An electrical assembly comprises an upper electrical center assembly and a lower mounting bracket lift assembly that is adapted for being secured to a support panel such as a support panel in an automobile. After the lower mounting bracket lift assembly is secured to the support panel, the upper electrical center assembly is attached to the lower mounting bracket lift assembly. The lower mounting bracket lift assembly is then operated to plug wiring harness end connectors in the lower mounting bracket lift assembly into lower sockets of the upper electrical center assembly. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041511 | CONTROL DEVICE OF VEHICLE-USE DRIVE DEVICE - A transmission mechanism including a switching clutch or brake is switchable between a continuously-variable shifting state and a step-variable shifting state, and provides improved fuel economy by a transmission with an electrically variable speed ratio and high power transmitting efficiency by a gear type power transmitting device constructed for mechanical transmission of power. During four-wheel drive vehicle running with second drive wheels driven by a third electric motor, a switching control switches a differential portion to a continuously-variable shifting state, so that an operating speed of a first electric motor operated by an output of an engine as an electric generator is controlled to assure a higher degree of electricity generating efficiency, owing to the differential function of the differential portion, than when the differential portion is placed in a non-continuously-variable shifting state in which first electric motor speed and engine speed are determined by vehicle running speed. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041512 | Preventing Gear Shift Cycling of a Hybrid Electric Vehicle - In a powertrain for a motor vehicle that includes a power source, a transmission driveably connected to the power source and wheels of the vehicle, an electric machine able to operate as an electric motor for transmitting power to at least some of the vehicle wheels, a method for controlling the powertrain includes operating the power source and the transmission in a desired gear to produce a first wheel torque in response to a demanded wheel torque, increasing the demanded wheel torque while turning the vehicle along a curved path, and using the electric motor to provide a second wheel torque, such that a combined magnitude of the first wheel torque produced in the desired gear and the second wheel torque is equal to or greater than the increased demanded wheel torque. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041513 | METHOD FOR OVERCOMING TOOTH BUTT CONDITIONS WHEN ENGAGING GEARS IN TRANSMISSIONS - The present invention relates to a method for overcoming tooth butt conditions (ZaZ) when engaging gears in transmissions. A sensitive adjustment of the clutch to apply torque for rotating the drive shaft of the transmission in order to overcome tooth butt conditions has certain limits because of the proportion of the power required and desired for making said sensitive adjustment. This may cause unpleasant jerking of the vehicle or a clearly audible locking noise of the involved positively connected elements and undesired mechanical stress to said elements. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041514 | Control Apparatus for an Automatic Transmission - A transmission system in a vehicle using a motor to transmit power assists acceleration by generating auxiliary engine power during acceleration in addition to gear changing by the motor. Where acceleration assistance is added, torque transition is conducted along a torque transmission route of dog clutch, second intermediate shaft, motor, first intermediate shaft, and gear position of first intermediate shaft before shifting so as to avoid the torque reduction in uncomfortable shocks and feelings to the driver due to torque reduction when shifting. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041515 | AUTOMATIC CLUTCH CONTROL APPARATUS - In an automatic clutch control apparatus according to one embodiment of the invention, with respect to a pressure-disengaged type of automatic clutch ( | 2010-02-18 |
20100041516 | EXERCISE DETECTION APPARATUS - An exercise detection apparatus including: a load stage comprising a load surface onto which a load of parts or all of a human subject is applied; a load measurer for repeatedly or continuously measuring the load on the load surface; a calculator for calculating a difference between adjacent local maximum and minimum in the load varying over time measured by the load measurer repeatedly or continuously; and a detector for detecting a motion of the human subject when the difference calculated by the calculator is within a range. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041517 | Adaptive Training System With Aerial Mobility System - A mobile unit configured to train an athlete is disclosed. The mobile unit includes multiple sensors, communication devices and a mobility system. The mobile unit executes one or more training paths to simulate chasing associated with various sports. The mobile unit is capable of determining its own location and the location of the athlete throughout a training session, as well as other information. The mobile unit is configured to adapt the training path to stress weaknesses of the athlete with respect to various types of athletic skills. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041518 | PORTABLE ISOMETRIC EXERCISE DEVICE - The present invention is a portable isometric exercise device with resistance generated by a spring force including an electronic light or sound indicator to signal that a constant force level is being maintained. When a force is applied to the spring and a desired level of resistance is achieved, a continuous signal will be generated to advise the user that the isometric force exercise is being maintained. If the force is reduced, the signal will terminate to advise the user that the user has not maintained the required level of resistance. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041519 | WHEEL ASSEMBLY FOR TRAMPOLINES - A wheel assembly for attachment to the leg of a trampoline has means for moving the wheel from a first raised position where the wheel is not supporting the trampoline leg above the ground, to a second position where the wheel is supporting the trampoline leg above the ground. In that way the trampoline can be rolled on wheels without having to subsequently remove the wheel assemblies for storage. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041520 | Continuous Rope Pulling Exercise Apparatus - A unique rope-pulling exercise apparatus that includes a support structure, a continuous rope, and a means for applying resistance to the force applied on the rope by the user, as the rope is pulled in either direction. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041521 | STRENGTHENING GLOVE - A finger glove for use in gripping movements with one or more fingers of a human hand enclosed in the glove. The glove includes glove fingers and a palm. At least one glove finger is adapted to include on each side an artificial tendon that extends along an inside of the glove. A yoke is fitted in a tip of the at least one glove finger and intended to surround a tip of an enclosed finger. At each side of the glove finger artificial tendons are connected to the yoke. A system including the finger glove having a force detecting sensor is situated on the inside of the at least one glove finger and is adapted to detect a force between a finger enclosed in the glove finger and a contact surface applied to the finger. The artificial tendons for a glove finger are connected to at least one actuator and a control unit adapted to cause the at least one actuator to exert a pulling force on the artificial tendons of the glove finger based on a force detected in the force detecting sensor, whereby the finger enclosed in the glove finger is caused to bend. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041522 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VARYING STRIDE IN AN ELLIPTICAL EXERCISE MACHINE - Disclosed is an exercise machine, and particularly a front or rear mount elliptical or elliptical-type machine, comprising: (a) a support structure; (b) a drive component pivotally coupled to the support structure and configured to rotate about a first pivot axis; (c) a reciprocating foot support configured to travel about a closed path having a stride length upon rotation of the drive component; (d) a coupling configuration configured to support the reciprocating foot support about the drive component at a position radially offset from the first pivot axis, the coupling configuration pivotally coupled to the drive component about a second pivot axis; and (e) an adjustment mechanism configured to enable the coupling configuration to pivot about the second pivot axis between at least two adjustment positions to vary the radial offset of the reciprocating foot support with respect to the first pivot axis. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041523 | APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING A COMPONENT OF AN EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device including at least one positionable component configured to be positioned by a user. The exercise device includes a frame to which a collar is mounted. The positionable component includes a member slidably received within the collar that may be positioned therein by sliding. A locking assembly is coupled to the collar and operable to lock the member in a selected position within the collar, release the member from the locked position, and when released, allow the member to slide within the collar. The locking assembly includes a cam pivotably mounted to the collar and a cam follower assembly selectively biased by the cam against a portion of the member disposed inside the collar. The locking assembly also includes a pair of engagement members disposed inside the collar opposite the cam. The engagement members are moveable relative to one another and biased by the cam against member. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041524 | Exercise grip for exercising pectoral muscles - An exercise grip and method for performing a low cable pectoral muscle development exercise is disclosed wherein the exercise grip is attachable to a cable weight system. The exercise grip includes a body substantially formed to receive thereon the palmer side of a human hand. The body has an upturned flange formed at an outer edge of the body to bear against the ulnar border of a human hand. An elongate finger grip extends from and is oriented substantially perpendicular to the upturned flange and is formed to accommodate the curled fingers of a human hand therearound. A thumb recess is adjacent to the finger grip opposite from the upturned flange for allowing a human thumb to bear thereagainst. A hook is affixed to the body proximate to the thumb recess to facilitate attachment to the cable of the cable weight system. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041525 | Pivotal Axis Exercise Device - A pivotal axis exercise device which creates opposing forces to provide muscle resistance to selected muscle groups based on a personally selected exercise regime. The device is comprised of metal housing components attached with metal loops and cable loops to provide a pivotal axis point which may be gripped and pulled to provide resistance leveraging the pivotal axis point of the device, or which may be gripped along the metal housing components to vary the exercise regimen and to provide resistance to different muscle groups. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041526 | EXERCISE SYSTEM USING EXERCISE RESISTANCE CABLES - An exercise chair for an exercise system. The exercise system is of a type that utilizes an exercise resistance cable apparatus of a type that includes an exercise resistance cable having a first end being connectable to an exercise chair, and; a handgrip connected to a second end of the exercise resistance cable. The exercise chair includes: a) a chair frame; b) a first force directing means securely attached to the chair frame at a first selected location at approximately shoulder height level at the left side of the chair frame; c) a second force directing means securely attached to the chair frame at a second selected location at approximately shoulder height level at the right side of the chair frame; d) a third force directing means securely attached to the chair frame at a third selected location at approximately ankle height level at the right side of the chair frame; e) a fourth force directing means securely attached to the chair frame at a fourth selected location at approximately ankle height level at the left side of the chair frame; and, f) means for connecting the first end of a resistance cable to a selected position on the chair frame. The first, second, third and fourth force directing means provide a redirection of force applied by a user at the shoulder and ankle height levels for a selectable exercise using resistance cables. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041527 | Exercise apparatus, method of using, and kit therefor - An exercise apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may include a belt to be worn proximate a waist of a user. The apparatus may include a right lower leg attachment device to be worn on a right lower leg of the user. The apparatus may include a left lower leg attachment device to be worn on a left lower leg of the user. The apparatus may include a right elastic connector coupled between the belt and the right lower leg attachment device. The apparatus may include a left elastic connector that is coupled between the belt and the left lower leg attachment device. Other apparatus, methods, and kits are also disclosed. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041528 | EXERCISE DEVICE AND METHOD OF EXERCISING - An exercise device includes a belt configured to be secured around the waist, hips or torso of a person, or to a fixed object adjacent a person. The belt has a front portion configured to be disposed at the front of the person and a back portion configured to be disposed at the back of a person. A pair of spaced apart elastomeric cords are mounted from a proximal cord end to the front portion of the belt and a grip mounted to a distal end of the elastomeric cord. A method of using the device and exercises that can be used therewith are also disclosed. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041529 | VARIABLE RESISTANCE HAND REHABILITATION DEVICE WITH LINEAR SMART FLUID DAMPER AND DYNOMETER CAPABILITIES - A variable resistance hand rehabilitation device and corresponding system. Improvements over the prior art include: a new damping system or damper design, to reduce friction and increase maximum force output; a dynometer feature that enables converting the dynamic device to a static grip force measuring device; a closed-loop controller; and a new graphic user interface for the medical practitioner and new virtual reality game software that allow accurate and smooth operation of the device and increased patient motivation. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041530 | AB/BACK BENCH SYSTEM - A platform has upper and lower surfaces with upper, lower and side edges. A primary support bar has upper and lower ends. The primary support has a linear major extent and an arcuate minor extent. A cylindrical rear cross bar is coupled to the minor extent. A secondary support bar has upper and lower ends. A cylindrical front cross bar is coupled to the secondary support bar adjacent to the platform. A hinge has an axis of rotation coupling the secondary support bar to the primary support bar. A supplemental support bar has upper and lower ends. The lower end is slidably received in the secondary support bar. Knee cylinders extends laterally with respect to the supplemental support bar adjacent to its upper end. A pair of instep cylinders is provided. A bar rotatably receives the instep cylinders. A foot hinge pivotably couples the small bar to the secondary support bar. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041531 | METHOD FOR PERFORMING BODY EXERCISES - A method of using a self-contained portable exercise apparatus for performing upper and/or lower body exercises. The method includes performing a body exercise without weights using an elastic cord, a stability ball, and/or a stretch cord with an apparatus having a ground-engaging base plate which rigidly supports first and second vertical members, where each vertical member has aligned clearance openings. Holding members are attached to the base plate for removably holding stretch cords and a support bar is removably received by two aligned clearance openings in the first and second vertical members. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041532 | SYSTEM OF ACTUATION OF DRIVE COUPLING TO ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE THE DRIVE TO ROTARY TOOL HOLDERS - The present invention proposes a system of actuation of drive coupling to engage and disengage the drive to rotary tool holders in turrets, which are commonly used in turning centers, machining centers and lathes. The system of the present invention includes a driving means, a coupling means and an actuation means to enable smooth transmission of actuation force and modular design of the system. By using a standard off-the-shelf motor in conjunction with a cam, capable of delivering smooth movement to a linkage, the system allows for the engagement and disengagement of the coupling mechanism from the drive-end of the tools. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041533 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BALANCING A CYLINDER ROLL - An apparatus for balancing a tubular cylinder roll having an inner annular face comprises an annular body defining inner and outer faces. These annular body is outwardly biased so as to provide the outer face thereof to sufficiently engage the inner annular face of the tubular cylinder roll so as to stay in position. Weight receiving elements are disposed on the inner face of the annular body for removably receiving balance weights. When the apparatus is mounted to the cylinder roll, the balance weights can be selectively and removably mounted thereto thereby balancing the cylinder roll. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041534 | DUNNAGE CONVERTER SYSTEM - An easy load packaging system, and a stand and a dunnage conversion machine therefor are disclosed. The stand includes a base and a pair of upright guide members mounted to the base and supporting at the upper ends thereof a dunnage conversion machine. The guide members define there between a channel for guiding sheet stock material to the dunnage conversion machine. The dunnage conversion machine is pivotable relative to the stand between an operating position and a servicing/loading position whereat access to internal components of the machine is simplified. A stack of sheet stock material is jacketed and/or baled for simplified loading into a packaging system or stand. An adhesive layer on the bottom or top of the stack enables the stack to be easily spliced to another stack. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041535 | SOLID-BOWL SCREW CENTRIFUGE AND PROCESS FOR ITS OPERATION - A solid-bowl screw centrifuge includes a rotatable drum having a horizontal axis of rotation, which drum surrounds a centrifuging space. Further included is a screw which is arranged within the drum, the screw being rotatable at a different speed relative to the drum. Further included is at least one liquid discharge sealed from its surroundings and at least one solid discharge in a tapering region of the drum. Also included is an immersion disk on the screw which disk lies between a liquid feed and the solid discharge and divides the centrifuging space into a discharge space between the immersion disk and the solid discharge, and a separation space between the immersion disk and the liquid discharge. The centrifuge includes a device for charging the separation space with a gas. A process for operating for the solid-bowl centrifuge is also disclosed. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041536 | Centrifuge with removable core for scalable centrifugation - The present invention relates to a centrifuge apparatus. The centrifuge apparatus is operable at certain predetermined parameters depending upon a product to be separated and is useable with a plurality of rotor assemblies. For example, a first rotor assembly of said plurality of rotor assemblies includes a first core having a first core configuration which is contained within a rotor housing of the first rotor assembly to define a first volume capacity such that the product passing through the first rotor assembly having the first volume capacity during rotation of the first rotor assembly in the centrifuge apparatus achieves a first particle separation of the product. A second rotor assembly of said plurality of rotor assemblies includes a second core having a second core configuration which is contained with a rotor housing of the second rotor assembly to define a second volume capacity of such that product passing through the second rotor assembly having the second volume capacity during rotation of the second rotor assembly in the centrifuge apparatus achieves a second particle separation of the product. It is observed that the second particle separation is a linear change with respect to the first particle separation. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041537 | COMPOSITIONS OF PARTICLES - Method of making particle compositions exhibiting improved floodability and/or flowability properties. The compositions generally contain particles and non-surface modified nanoparticles. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041538 | FUSED SILICA GLASS AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - Fused silica glass having an internal transmittance of UV with 245 nm wavelength, being at least 95% at 10 mm thickness, a OH content of not larger than 5 ppm, and a content of Li, Na, K, Mg, Ca and Cu each being smaller than 0.1 ppm. Preferably the glass has a viscosity coefficient at 1215° C. of at least 10 | 2010-02-18 |
20100041539 | OPTICAL GLASS - An optical glass is provided that includes a refractive index (n | 2010-02-18 |
20100041540 | GLASS COMPOSITION FOR A LAMP, GLASS PART FOR A LAMP, LAMP, AND ILLUMINATION DEVICE - A glass composition contains the following constituents expressed in terms of oxides: 65 wt % to 75 wt % of SiO | 2010-02-18 |
20100041541 | SiC FIBER-BONDED CERAMIC AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF THE SAME - An SiC fiber bonded ceramic constituted of both a base material which comprises both inorganic fibers made mainly of a sintered SiC structure containing 0.01 to 1 wt % of oxygen (O) and at least one of Groups 2A, 3A and 3B metals and a 1 to 100-nm and carbon (C)-base boundary layer formed among the fibers and a surface part which is made mainly of an SiC-base ceramic structure and formed on at least part of the surface of the base material, characterized in that the boundary portion between the surface part and the base material takes such a gradient structure that the structure of the base material changes into the structure of the surface part gradually and continuously. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041542 | ZIRCONIA BODY AND METHODS - A translucent zirconia sintered body, a dental article comprising a shaped, translucent zirconia body, a zirconia green body, and methods of making a translucent zirconia sintered body, methods of making a dental article comprising a shaped, translucent zirconia body, and methods of making a zirconia green body are described. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041543 | Method and Device for the Regeneration of a Particle Filter Arranged in the Exhaust Gas Train of an Internal Combustion Engine - A method and a device for the regeneration of a particle filter, especially a diesel particle filter, arranged in the exhaust gas train of an internal combustion engine, wherein an exhaust gas stream to be cleaned is supplied to the at least one particle filter. The exhaust gas stream supplied to the at least one particle filter is a raw exhaust gas stream of the internal combustion engine, into which, during regeneration mode, a heated exhaust gas stream at a higher temperature than the raw exhaust gas stream is mixed at a point upstream of the particle filter under the control of at least one open-loop and/or closed-loop control device, which actuates a throttle device and/or shut-off device in accordance with predetermined regeneration parameters. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041544 | Electrode Catalyst of Carbon Nitride Nanotubes Supported by Platinum and Ruthenium Nanoparticles and Preparation Method Thereof - Electrode catalyst of carbon nitride nanotubes supported by platinum and ruthenium nanoparticles have been produced by a simple, rapid, effective and green process: taking use of the affinity of carbon nitride nanotubes to platinum and ruthenium atoms, Pt and Ru nanoparticles could be directly deposited on carbon nitride nanotubes by the reduction reaction, hereby avoiding the pre-activation or modification process needed by carbon nanotubes. The electrode catalysts produced in this way are suitable for proton exchange membrane fuel cells or direct methanol fuel cells, as well as other chemical reactions catalyzed by Pt and Ru. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041545 | CATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR CATALYTIC OXIDATION - Catalytic systems and methods for oxidizing materials in the presence of metal catalysts (preferably manganese-containing catalysts) complexed with selected macropolycyclic rigid ligands, preferably cross-bridged macropolycyclic ligands. Included are using these metal catalysts in such processes as: synthetic organic oxidation reactions such as oxidation of organic functional groups, hydrocarbons, and heteroatoms, including enantiomeric epoxidation of alkenes, enynes, sulfides to sulfones and the like; oxidation of oxidizable compounds (e.g., stains) on surfaces such as fabrics, dishes, countertops, dentures and the like; oxidation of oxidizable compounds in solution, dye transfer inhibition in the laundering of fabrics; and further in the bleaching of pulp and paper products. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041546 | OXIDATION CATALYST AND PROCESS - An oxidation catalyst is prepared by pyrolyzing a source of iron and a source of nitrogen on a carbon support. Preferably, a noble metal is deposited over the modified support which comprises iron and nitrogen bound to the carbon support. The catalyst is effective for oxidation reactions such as the oxidative cleavage of tertiary amines to produce secondary amines, especially the oxidation of N-(phosphonomethyl)iminodiacetic acid to N-(phosphonomethyl)-glycine. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041547 | METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF CATALYST AND CATALYST PRODUCED BY THE METHOD - A method for producing a catalyst of the present invention is characterized by sequentially performing the steps of: (i) dipping an end face portion of a carrier structure having a catalytic component carried thereon in an aqueous metal salt solution at a concentration of 2.7 to 3.88 mol/L in terms of mole of the metal; (ii) drying the dipped end face portion; (iii) dipping the dried end face portion again in an aqueous metal salt solution whose metal species is the same as that in the aqueous metal salt solution at a concentration of 2.7 to 3.88 mol/L in terms of mole of the metal; and (iv) performing a calcination treatment to harden the catalytic end face. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041548 | PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF METHYLMERCAPTAN - The present invention refers to a continuous process for the manufacture of methyl mercaptan using Mo—O—K-based catalysts. It is further described that the total selectivity of methylmercaptan can be increased by at least 1% by lowering the total gas hourly space velocity. The invention further refers to a process for the preparation of a solid, preformed catalyst system. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041549 | Production of Superabsorbent Polymers - The invention relates to the production of superabsorbent polymers comprising conveying a polymer gel having acid groups on an oscillating conveyor belt to a continuous through-circulation belt dryer, wherein the belt speed of the conveyor belt is at least 0.4 m/s. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041550 | Method for Producing White and Color-Stable Water-Absorbing Polymer Particles Having High Absorbency and High Saline Flow Conductivity - Water-absorbing polymeric particles are produced by polymerizing a monomer solution or suspension comprising at least one unsaturated carboxylic acid and at least one hydroquinone monoether, and coating the polymeric particles with at least one salt of a tervalent metal cation of a carboxylic acid and/or at least one basic salt of a tervalent metal cation. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041551 | THERMALLY GATED PHOTOCHROMIC MEDIUM - The presently disclosed embodiments are directed to image forming mediums useful for reimageable and transient documents. More particularly, the embodiments pertain to an image forming medium comprising thermally gated photochromic materials comprising diarylethene (DAE) photochromes which avoid problems with unwanted reduction in color contrast due to background coloration. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041552 | Crystalline Modification of Fipronil - The present invention relates to a crystalline modification of fipronil, to a process for the preparation of the same, to pesticidal and parasiticidal mixtures and compositions comprising said crystalline modification and to their use for combating pests and parasites. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041553 | HERBICIDE COMBINATIONS WITH PARTICULAR SULPHONYL UREAS - Herbicide combinations comprising components (A) and (B) show improved herbicidal effects: | 2010-02-18 |
20100041554 | CONTROL OF PATHOGENS IN PLANTS, AND AN EFFICIENT MEANS TO ADD NUTRIENTS AND MICRONUTRIENTS TO PLANTS - This invention consists of a new and novel chemical composition and application method for the control of a number of different types of plant pathogens. A homogeneous aqueous solution is prepared consisting of one or more metallic compounds, a natural product adjuvant for acidifying and forming the complex ions of these metals, and a surfactant. This resulting solution is applied to all plant surfaces down to the soil line until obvious runoff. This application is repeated periodically to totally and completely halt and interrupt the plant pathogen's life cycle in 1-8 weeks during the growing season with more restricted application during the dormant period for prophylactic purposes. This new composition of matter and method of application also serves as a very efficient method to add nutrients and micronutrients to the plant, and to control animal and plant pathogens that reside on a plant host. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041555 | 3-Phenoxy-4-pyridazinol derivatives and herbicidal composition containing the same - A compound represented by the formula: | 2010-02-18 |
20100041556 | 2-SUBSTITUTED-6-AMINO-5-ALKYL, ALKENYL OR ALKYNYL-4-PYRIMIDINECARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND 6-SUBSTITUTED-4-AMINO-3-ALKYL, ALKENYL OR ALKYNYL PICOLINIC ACIDS AND THEIR USE AS HERBICIDES - 6-Amino-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acids having alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl substituents in the 5-position and 4-aminopicolinic acids having alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl substituents in the 3-position, and their amine and acid derivatives, are potent herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041557 | Crystalline forms of 2-[2-chloro-4-methylsulfonyl-3-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxymethyl)benzoyl]cyclo- hexan-1,3-dione - The present invention relates to two crystalline forms of 2-[2-chloro-4-methylsulfonyl-3-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethoxymethyl)benzoyl]cyclohexan-1,3-dione, which is also known under the common name tembotrione. The invention also relates to a process for the production of these crystalline forms and formulations for plant protection which contain one of these crystalline forms of tembotrione. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041558 | Electromagnetic radiation detection device and manufacturing process thereof - The electromagnetic radiation detection device comprises at least one absorption membrane for absorbing said radiation. The absorption membrane is formed by an absorption layer made of tungsten nitride (W | 2010-02-18 |
20100041559 | TUNABLE, SUPERCONDUCTING, SURFACE-EMITTING TERAHERZ SOURCE - A compact, solid-state THz source based on the driven Josephson vortex lattice in a highly anisotropic superconductor such as Bi | 2010-02-18 |
20100041560 | Metal-ceramic high temperature superconductor composite and process for bonding a ceramic high temperature superconductor to a metal - A method is provided for bonding a ceramic ht superconductor to metal support that includes bonding the ceramic ht superconductor to a metal support by a heat conductive bonding agent. The heat conductive bonding agent is filled into at least one through hole provided in the ceramic ht superconductor, where the bonding agent, at the interface between the metal support and the ceramic ht superconductor and the bonding agent within the at least one through hole, is in contact with each other. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041561 | Preparation of Nucleic Acid Templates for Solid Phase Amplification - The invention relates to a method of preparing template constructs for solid-phase nucleic acid amplification and to use of the templates in methods of solid-phase nucleic acid amplification. The method involves carrying out two ligation reactions: (a) a ligation reaction in which the first end of one or more target polynucleotide molecules are ligated to surface-bound adaptor polynucleotide molecules, and (b) a ligation reaction in which solution-phase adaptor polynucleotide molecules are ligated to the second end of said target polynucleotide molecules, in order to produce one or more template constructs attached to a solid support. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041562 | MICROFLUIDIC MICROARRAY ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND USING - Microarray devices fabricated using microfluidic reagent distribution techniques are provided. As described herein, the invention encompasses microfluidic microarray assemblies (MMA) and subassemblies and methods for their manufacture and use. In one embodiment first and second channel plates are provided which may be sealed to a test chip in consecutive steps. Each channel plate includes microfluidic channels configured in a predetermined reagent distribution pattern. For example, the first channel plate may have a radial (linear) reagent distribution pattern and the second channel plate may have a spiral (curved) reagent distribution pattern, or vice versa. In one embodiment the first channel plate is connected to the test chip and at least one first reagent is distributed on the test chip in a first predetermined reagent pattern. The first reagent is then immobilized on the test chip. Next, the first channel plate is removed, the second channel plate is connected to the test chip and at least one second reagent is distributed on the test chip in a second predetermined reagent pattern. The first and second reagent patterns intersect to define a plurality of microarray test positions on the test chip. In one embodiment, the first reagent may comprise a plurality of separate probes each distributed to selected test position(s) of the microarray and the second reagent may comprise a plurality of test samples each distributed to selected test position(s) of the microarray. Positive or negative reactions between the probes (or other first reagent) and test samples (or other second reagent) may then be detected at the microarray test positions. For example, hybridization between selected nucleic acid probes and selected nucleic acid samples may be detected at particular test positions. The invention thus provides an efficient means to fabricate high density multi-probe, multi-sample microarrays. Preferably the test chips and channel plates are circular and centrifugal force is used to achieve fluid flow through the microfluidic channels, such as by rotating the MMA in a disc spinner. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041563 | METHODS FOR IDENTIFICATION OF ALLELES - The invention provides a method for identification of alleles. In this method, genomic DNA is used as target. Multiple allele-specific PCR amplification are carried out with a group of primers comprising one or more allele-specific primers for a target gene, a universal primer, and a common primer; and a DNA polymerase without 5′ to 3′ exonuclease activity. The PCR products are hybridized with tag probes immobilized on a DNA chip. Results are determined based on the signal intensity and the position of the probe immobilized on the array. Each allele-specific primer comprises a unique tag sequence at the 5′ end. Each tag probe immobilized on the DNA chip comprises a sequence identical to its corresponding tag sequence; and each tag probe hybridizes only with the complementary sequence in the PCR amplification product. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041564 | METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING THE SOURCE OF INFECTION IN A CASE OF FEVER OF UNCLEAR AETIOLOGY - Use of gene expression profiles obtained in vitro from a patient's sample for establishing the local infection of a “fever of unknown origin”, wherein the gene expression profiles are specific for local inflammations of a “fever of unknown origin”, such as peritonitis, pneumonia, endocarditis or infections of the urea tract. | 2010-02-18 |
20100041565 | BLOOD TYPING - A blood testing method for use in the detection of a disease, wherein at least one characteristic antibody or complement factor is bound to a subject's red blood cells, comprises providing a microarray wherein a plurality of binding agents therefor are immobilised on a substrate at discrete pre-defined positions; and contacting a blood sample therewith. The presence of bound red blood cells is then detected. | 2010-02-18 |