08th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 40 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140051520 | CONTINUAL LIMIT HOLD'EM QUASI-TOURNAMENT WITH ADAPTIVE GAMING MACHINE - A gaming system and method relate to game tournaments and in particular, to a quasi-tournament wherein a tournament between multiple human players playing casino type games against each other is simulated with a plurality of electronic game machines whereby winners of the quasi-tournament are determined based on the outcome of games played by individual players against the game machines. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051521 | SECURE, PARALLEL, AND INDEPENDENT SCRIPT EXECUTION - A game server and a client device may perform parallel execution of scripts for a computer-implemented virtual game. When the client device determines that a user of the computer-implemented game has performed an in-game action, the client device may send an update notification to the game server that indicates the in-game action and client-side game state information. Then, the client device may determine an event script to execute based on the user's in-game action, and may execute the event script to present an in-game effect to the user in near real-time. Similarly, the game server may determine a corresponding event script to execute based on the in-game action, and may maintain a secure game state by executing the corresponding script independent of the client device's script execution. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051522 | DEVICE IDENTIFICATION - The system provides the capability of identifying the presence and location of network devices. During start-up, a device sends its MAC address out on the network. A local switch collects MAC and IP addresses for the devices connected to it. Periodically, the switch transmits raw Ethernet frames, USB packets, or TCP packets containing tables of devices and associated MAC/IP addresses. When a device receives information about another device, the device may attempt communication with that device. First, a verification procedure is used to validate the devices. Subsequently, communication is possible between the devices. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051523 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURING GAME DATA ABOUT PLAYERS - Information is shared among users in a system by the use of a service. The service receives information from at least two different game applications that each have a configuration file (defined with a common schema) that defines information from the game application to share with a service. An intermediary program executing on a computer that is also executing one of said game applications receives information from the application as defined by said configuration files and stores at least a portion of the information received from the application. At least a portion of the information is sent to the service when the intermediary is in communication with the service over a network wherein the service provides information about a user of said at least two game applications based on information received by said service. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051524 | COMPOSITE TUBESHAFT TO METALLIC INTERFACE - A composite tubeshaft comprising a composite substrate defined by a first surface and a second surface; and a metallic substrate having at least two teeth. The teeth of the metallic substrate engage the composite substrate such that at least one tooth is positioned over the first surface and at least one tooth is positioned over the second surface. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051525 | SHAFT POSITIONING DEVICE - A shaft positioning device is provided. The shaft positioning device includes a first supporting part, a second supporting part, and a position-limiting structure. The first supporting part includes a first hole. The second supporting part includes a second hole. After two ends of a shaft are penetrated through the first hole and the second hole, respectively, the position-limiting structure is located beside the first supporting part to limit the axial position of the shaft. Consequently, the shaft positioning device of the present invention is capable of positioning various types of shafts without the need of reserving a large installation space. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051526 | FITTING SYSTEM FOR A GOLF CLUB - A method relating to an improved fitting system for a golf club shaft is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention utilizes specific data gathered from the golfer's golf swing itself to determine the best performing golf club shaft for this particular golf swing. Even more specifically, the present invention relates to the utilization of infrared motion capturing cameras to record the location data of a golf club shaft throughout a swing. Based on the location data captured, one or more dynamic behavioral characteristics can be calculated to determine one or more preferred shaft characteristics. Using the preferred shaft characteristics, a shaft can be recommended for the golfer having this particular golf swing. The current inventive fitting methodology is preferred to the archaic fitting method of using data gathered from the result orientated ball flight data together with a tedious process of having to try numerous different shafts. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051527 | GOLF CLUB, SHAFT INSERTION DEPTH CHANGING METHOD AND SHAFT REPLACING METHOD - A golf club includes: a shaft; a head mounted on the leading end of the shaft; and a shaft case having a substantially cylindrical shape and fixed to the leading end of the shaft and inserted into a hosel formed in the head, the shaft case being fixed to the head by a bolt inserted from the sole side of the head, wherein the shaft case includes a small-diameter cylindrical portion on the leading end side thereof and a key portion formed on the outer peripheral surface of the small-diameter cylindrical portion, and multiple slits having different depths and engageable with the key portion are formed in the deep portion of the inside of the hosel, whereby, by changing the slits engageable with the key portion, the insertion depth of the shaft case into the hosel can be changed. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051528 | STRIKING FACE OF A GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head with improved striking face performance is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses a golf club head having a thickened central region surrounded by an internal and an external transition region; wherein the thickened central region has an inner perimeter that takes on a shape that substantially resembles the shape of an outer perimeter of the striking face of the golf club head. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051529 | FAIRWAY WOOD GOLF CLUB HEAD - A fairway wood golf club characterized by a long blade length, a small club moment arm, and a large transfer distance thereby producing a relatively small CG angle and a relatively high face closing moment of inertia, and all the benefits afforded therefrom. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051530 | GOLF BALL WITH RADIALLY COMPRESSED INTERMEDIATE LAYER - A method of forming a golf ball includes molding a golf ball core through at least one of injection molding and compression molding, and subsequently volumetrically contracting the core. Once the core is contracted, an intermediate layer is formed about the core, and the core is subsequently allowed to expand to an intermediate state such that the core applies a contact pressure against an inner surface of the intermediate layer. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051531 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TEACHING SLIDING TECHNIQUES - Embodiments constructed in accordance with the principles herein relate to an apparatus and method for teaching and practicing sliding techniques. The sliding apparatus includes a sliding element have a sliding surface and opposing surface, the sliding element opposing surface adapted to movably contact a substantially flat surface; and a target element having a first surface and second surface, the target element second surface coupled to the sliding element sliding surface and providing a target for teaching and practicing sliding techniques. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051532 | PORTABLE COLLAPSIBLE SPORTS GOAL AND CARRYING CASE - The present invention discloses a device, comprising a collapsible sports goal that is housed and anchored by a backpack. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051533 | AUTO-TENSIONER - An auto-tensioner includes: a stationary member having a first cylindrical portion; a rotatable member having a second cylindrical portion at least partially overlapping the first cylindrical portion in a radial direction; and a drainage mechanism provided at a boundary part of the first and second cylindrical portions, including a water inlet configured by a gap between an outer peripheral surface of the first cylindrical portion and an outer peripheral surface of the second cylindrical portion and being open along a peripheral direction, a water passage which is configured by a gap between a water collecting groove formed along the peripheral direction in the outer peripheral surface of one of the two cylindrical portions and the other cylindrical portion, and communicates with the water inlet, and at least one drainage port formed in a peripheral wall on an outside in the radial direction of the water passage | 2014-02-20 |
20140051534 | Belt Tensioner for a Pump Jack - The belt of a pump jack connects an output pulley of a motor and an input drive pulley of the transmission and is tensioned by an idler roller with end flanges which is spring tensioned into engagement with the belt. The idler roller is carried on a base frame adjustable longitudinally and transversely to the belt on a concrete support base. An upstanding support is carried on the base frame including a platform carrying bearings for a pivotally mounted arm extending to the roller for supporting the roller axis transverse to the belt and a spring connects to the arm for applying a force to the arm to press the roller against the belt. The upstanding support and the pivotally mounted arm are all arranged one side of the idler roller so as to present the idler roller to the belt from one side of the belt. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051535 | CHAIN GUARD WITH UNITARY BRACKET EXTENSION - A guard for a chain and chain ring of a bicycle includes a bracket and a bracket extension. The bracket extension has a first end and a second end, and at least the second end is integrally formed. The second end includes a U-shaped configuration configured to house a chain retainer. The bracket and the bracket extension may be secured to one another using two fasteners. The bracket and the bracket extension may rotate relative to one another when only one of the fasteners is attached and may be fixed relative to one another when both of the fasteners are attached. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051536 | SINGLE-INPUT AND SINGLE-OUTPUT HYBRID SYSTEM - A hybrid assembly having a single input and a single output is provided. The hybrid assembly may be operated in electronically variable, fixed gear, direct gear, and locked modes. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051537 | SINGLE-INPUT AND SINGLE-OUTPUT HYBRID SYSTEM - A hybrid assembly for a vehicle is provided having a single input and a single output. The hybrid assembly is compactly packaged and achieves a wide range of gear ratios. The hybrid assembly may be used in a vehicle power train with or without an additional transmission. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051538 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSAXLE FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLE APPLICATION - An electric drive module for transferring torque to wheels of a motor vehicle a planetary gearset having a first member driven by the rotor and a second member. A synchronizer restricts a third member of the planetary gearset from rotation when the electric drive module operates at a first drive ratio. The synchronizer transfers energy from the rotating rotor to the third member during a shift between the first drive ratio and a second drive ratio to match the rotational speeds of the rotor and the second member. A reduction unit includes an input member being driven by the second member and also includes an output member driven at a reduced speed relative to the input member. A differential assembly includes an input driven by the output member, a first differential output driving a first output shaft, and a second differential output driving a second output shaft. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051539 | HANDHELD POWER TOOL HAVING A REDUCTION GEAR UNIT - In a handheld power tool having a reduction gear unit, drivable by a motor, for driving a drive shaft, the reduction gear unit being situated in a gear housing and being shiftable via a gearshift at least between a first gear having a comparatively high torque and a second gear having a comparatively low torque, the reduction gear unit is assigned a mechanical overload protection device which is designed to limit the reduction gear unit during operation of the handheld power tool, if a torque, transferred from the drive shaft to the reduction gear unit, exceeds a machine-specific limiting value. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051540 | PLANETARY FRICTION GEAR CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - Planetary friction gear continuously variable transmission including an input shaft; a carrier; a planetary friction gear having a tapered roller at an inclined rotating shaft; an input-side support section, formed by notching a portion of an outer periphery of a carrier bottom section, rotatably supports an input side of the shaft; a sun roller provided on a same line as the shaft; a ring roller which is rotated by contacting a roller of the gear; an output shaft spaced from the ring roller; a loading section having a rolling body which presses the ring roller and the output shaft in an axial direction when a torque differential arises; and a transmission ring which contacts the tapered roller and allows the gear to spin. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051541 | VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING A VEHICLE - Embodiments of the present invention provide a vehicle ( | 2014-02-20 |
20140051542 | PLANETARY GEAR TRAIN OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLES - A planetary gear train of an automatic transmission may include: an input shaft; an output shaft; a first planetary gear set including first, second, and third elements disposed on the input shaft with two elements selectively connected to the input shaft; a second planetary gear set including fourth, fifth, and sixth elements disposed on the output shaft with two elements selectively connected to the input shaft, two elements connected to two elements of the first planetary gear set, and one element directly connected to the output shaft; four transfer gears selectively meshing the fourth, fifth, and sixth elements with the input shaft and the first planetary gear set; and six friction members including four clutches variably connecting the first planetary gear set and the second planetary gear set to the input shaft and two brakes variably connecting selected elements to a transmission housing. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051543 | DOUBLE SWAP KICKDOWN SHIFT CONTROL - A method of performing a double swap kickdown shift in a transmission having a main box and a compounder. The compounder is shifted during the hold speed phase of the downshift. The target ratio for the downshift is overshot by an overshoot RPM. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051544 | DRIVE SYSTEM FOR A LAND CRAFT - A drive system (DS) for a land craft comprises a machine system (M | 2014-02-20 |
20140051545 | HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROL THEREOF - The invention relates to a hybrid electric vehicle ( | 2014-02-20 |
20140051546 | CONTROL APPARATUS FOR HYBRID VEHICLE - A control apparatus for a hybrid vehicle includes: engine starting means for starting an engine when a need for switching to a 4-wheel drive mode has been forecasted, the hybrid vehicle having a series HV drive mode in which the hybrid vehicle is run with a second electric motor, in the released state of a connecting/disconnecting device, while a first electric motor is operated with a drive force of said engine to generate an electric energy, the control apparatus further including, as said engine starting means, series HV drive controlling means for starting said engine and enlarging a series HV drive mode region for running the hybrid vehicle in said series HV drive mode, so as to cover a portion or an entirety of an original EV drive mode region for running the hybrid vehicle in said EV drive mode, when the need for switching to said 4-wheel drive mode has been forecasted. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051547 | METHOD OF OPERATING A HYBRID POWERTRAIN WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND OFF- LATCHING CLUTCH - A powertrain for a hybrid vehicle includes a clutch interconnecting an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. The electric motor is coupled to a manually operated gearbox operable in at least one electric only drive position and at least one hybrid drive position. A latch is coupled to the clutch and is moveable between a closed position inhibiting the clutch from interconnecting the internal combustion engine and the electric motor when the gearbox is disposed in the electric only drive position, and an open position allowing the clutch to interconnect the internal combustion engine and the electric motor when the gearbox is disposed in the hybrid drive position. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051548 | BICYCLE DRIVE UNIT - A bicycle drive unit basically includes a motor and a crank axle torsion sensor unit. The motor has a crank axle receiving hole that is arranged for installing a crank axle. The crank axle torsion sensor unit is at least partially disposed inside of the crank axle receiving hole in between the motor and the crank axle. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051549 | EXERCISE ASSEMBLY - An exercise assembly structured to be supported in depending relation from a door or other support structure and including at least one but in certain applications at least two elongated straps each including a plurality of strap segments formed of non-resilient material being longitudinally interconnected to one another by a plurality of rings. One or more connectors are structured for removable and concurrent attachment to any of said plurality of rings of each of said two straps. Each of a plurality of possible orientations of said two straps is defined by at least one connector interconnecting correspondingly disposed rings along the length of different ones of said two straps thereby enabling a variety of different sometimes suspended exercises being performed by an individual concurrently utilizing the two straps. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051550 | FLASH SPINNER TRAMPOLINE - A trampoline has a bed. The bed is made of a sheet of fabric having an exterior periphery. A frame includes legs supporting the frame from the ground. A plurality of springs attach the bed to the frame. A light sound module is suspended under the bed. The light sound module includes a light emitting element mounted on a rotation rod. The rotation rod is mounted on a rotation axis, and the rotation rod is driven to rotate by a motor. A plurality of elastic cords has a length, namely a first elastic cord, a second elastic cord, and a third elastic cord. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051551 | METHOD OF TAKING SLIDING EXERCISE - A method of taking a sliding exercise, which is taken on a training machine and the training machine has two pedals, includes the steps of: a) putting feet on the pedals; and b) reciprocating the feet in opposite directions or in the same direction. The feet respectively move in a curved path on a substantial horizontal plane. Therefore, the use's feet reciprocate forward/rearward and split to train user's muscles. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051552 | ELLIPTICAL MOTION EXERCISER - An exercise apparatus includes a frame, a crank with left and right crank arms rotatably coupled to the frame and left and right exercise assemblies. Each of the exercise assemblies includes a pedal link, a foot pedal coupled to a rearward portion of the pedal link, a rocker link having a lower portion pivotally coupled to the forward end of the pedal link and an upper portion pivotally coupled to the frame, and a driver link having a forward portion pivotally coupled to a respective crank arm and a rearward portion pivotally coupled to the pedal link. A flexible connecting member is coupled to the pedal links or the driver links and to a pivoting assembly mounted on the frame. The left and right foot pedals reciprocate forwardly and rearwardly in coordination with rotation of the crank and reciprocate upwardly and downwardly in coordination with rotation of the pivoting assembly. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051553 | MODULAR EXERCISE PLATFORM - The present invention sets out a static modular exercise device having several interchangeable configurations. Varying surface shapes are presented to a user. Shock absorbing elements cushion the reactive force experienced by a user. Elastic bands attach to the device for additional exercising movements. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051554 | Variable Weight Hammer Useful as Exercise Apparatus - An apparatus and methods of using the apparatus are included herein which apparatus includes a longitudinally extending bar body having an exterior surface and extending from a gripping end on a first bar section thereof to a second end comprising a hammer portion; wherein the hammer portion comprises a hammer head and the bar body comprises a second bar section extending from the hammer head at least partially along the bar body configured for receiving at least one weight positioned adjacent the hammer head. The apparatus is useful, for example, as a strength training fitness apparatus, a construction or demolition tool capable of supporting variable weight, and/or a strength training device for training workers. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051555 | ELONGATE MEMBER FOR FORMING AN EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device comprising at least one elastic tube, a connector engaged with the elastic tube, an enlarged element, a webbing interconnecting the enlarged element and the connector; and a handle comprising a yoke and a handgrip. The yoke defining at least one passage sized to receive the webbing and to prevent the passage therethrough of the enlarged element to releasably secure the handle to the elongate member. The elongate member may comprise a plurality of elastic tubes braided together. Each of the elastic tubes may have an enlarged end for engaging the connector. The exercise device further including a sheath disposed over the webbing extending between the connector and the enlarged element. Said one passage sized to receive the sheath and the webbing. Means for releasably securing the elongate member to the handle. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051556 | Exercise Device - A non-gravity type resistance exercise apparatus that includes a plurality of elastomeric cords which can be quickly and easily selectively coupled with a body engaging member to provide precise resistance to the performance of several different kinds of exercises. The apparatus includes a mechanism for selectively interconnecting the body engaging member with the selected resistance imparting cords of the apparatus. The elastomeric cords can be selected so that a wide range of effective resistance can readily be achieved. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051557 | Seated Posture Abdominal Exercise Device - The present invention is directed to a device for abdominal exercise in a seated position using a seat. The device comprises a first elastic band, a second elastic band, a pair of couplings, and a harness. The elastic bands are of a configured length and resistance and have a first end extending to a distal second end. The coupling is secured at the first end of the elastic bands and operable to secure the device to the seat. The harness has a first and second end and presents a partial perimeter. The second end of the first elastic band is joined to the first end of the harness, the second end of the second elastic band is joined to the second end of the harness, whereby the continuously joined first elastic band, harness, and second elastic band present a partial perimeter for user engagement. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051558 | EXERCISE DEVICE AND HANDLE FOR SAME - A handle for engaging a stretchable tube for use in exercise comprising a yoke and a handgrip. The yoke defining first and second passages and a channel. The first passage sized to permit the passage therethrough of the elongate member and a portion associated with the elongate member and the second passage and channel sized to permit the passage therethrough of the elongate member and to prevent the passage therethrough of the enlarged portion. The channel interconnecting the first and second passages for moving the elongate member from the first passage to the second passage for engagement within the second passage. An exercise device comprising one or more of the handles, the elongate member and one or more enlarged portions. A method of constructing the exercise device by securing the handle to the elongate member. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051559 | EXERCISE DEVICE AND HANDLE FOR SAME - An exercise device comprising an elongate member and a pair of handles associated with the end of the elongate member. Each handle includes a grip defining a channel having two ends and an endless strap forming a loop extending through the channel. The loop is engaged with the elongate member to secure the elongate member to the handle. The exercise device may include a connector engaged with the elongate member and the handle to secure the elongate member to the handle. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051560 | Method of Making a Plastic Film With Integrated Zipper Closure, and Plastic Bag Having an Integrated Zipper Closure - A method of manipulating thermoplastic film to create integrated features and particularly relates to an improved method of manufacturing a packaging bag that is reclosable after initial opening. Multiple sections of thermoplastic film are layered on top of themselves to form a multi-layer portion of the thermoplastic film. The multi-layer portion may then be conglomerated into a unitary thicker portion of the film that can then be shaped into a closure strip. In order to form a bag, a second such closure strip may be made. The two closure strips are then aligned and the remaining open portions of the bag are then sealed such that the closure strips form a reclosable opening that may be opened and closed repeatedly. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051561 | ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF FOLDING MATERIALS - A detachable assembly having multiple adjustable components is provided for folding various materials, such as a sheet of disposable wipes. In one embodiment, the assembly includes an attachment bracket configured to detachably connect the assembly to a structural member, a roller, a feeder plate having a return flange, and a folding bracket. In another embodiment, the assembly includes a mounting bracket having at least one hook configured to detachably receive the attachment bracket. In a further embodiment, the feeder plate is formed from two tapered halves which are slideably connected. In use, a material is a fed over the roller, down along the feeder plate, and then forward along the return flange where the folding bracket folds the material inward over the return flange. The user may adjust the position of the feeder plate and the folding bracket to achieve the desired fold width in the material. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051562 | CENTER-FED DUNNAGE SYSTEM - A dunnage system for processing material into dunnage is herein described. A converting station of the system can include a drum having a drum surface first and second axial sides and guides protruding adjacent the drum surface on the first and second axial sides associated with the drum to rotate with the drum surface. A supply gripping member can be provided to grip a supply roll, and can include a rotatable base. A pivotal blade can be used to cut the dunnage. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051563 | PHASE-SEPARATION METHOD FOR A PRODUCT, USING A CENTRIFUGE - A method for processing a product by phase separation into two liquid phases and a solids phase. The method step includes processing the product, the processing occurring in a continuously operating centrifuge arranged as a separator, the separator including a rotatable drum having a vertical rotational axis, a disk stack having risers arranged in the drum, a product feed tube, a first separation disk for discharging a lighter liquid phase, a second separator disk for discharging a heavier liquid phase, solids discharge openings for discharging a solids phase from the drum, and a separation zone formed between the lighter liquid phase and the heavier liquid phase in the separator. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051564 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CENTRIFUGATION AND FILTRATION - The invention provides a filtering and centrifugation device, comprising a barrel, a volume in the barrel for receiving a fluid sample to be processed, a filter medium, at least one piston movable in the barrel to force fluid in the volume through the filter medium to produce a filtrate, and a space for pelleting particulate material. The device is centrifugeable, and said space is located in or communicates with the volume and is located preferably away from the filter medium such that the particulate material does not or at least not completely clog the filter medium during such centrifugation of the device. The invention also provides a method for the sterile filtration of a sample, comprising the steps of introducing the sample into the volume of such a device, subjecting the device to centrifugation to pellet particulate material contained in the sample at the space away from the filter medium, and applying force to the piston(s) to force fluid of the sample in the volume through the filter medium to produce a filtrate. By providing the space for pelleting the particulate material under the influence of the centrifugation force, the clogging of the filter medium can be avoided or considerably delayed. Further, the entire process can be performed in the same device without having to remove the sample for any intermediate clarification steps. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051565 | FULLY JACKETED SCREW CENTRIFUGE HAVING AN OVERFLOW WEIR - A solid-wall screw centrifuge includes a discharge for discharging a clarified liquid from a drum of the centrifuge. The drum includes a passage in a drum cover associated with a weir plate. The passage, drum cover, and weir plate form an overflow weir on a radial inner edge. A deflecting device is arranged on an outside on the drum cover, the deflecting device is arranged such that an exiting fluid flow from the centrifuge is one of deflected in the circumferential direction and subjected to a twist in the circumferential direction. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051566 | CERAMIC SINTERED BODY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CERAMIC SINTERED BODY - A ceramic sintered body according to the present invention comprises: silicon carbide and aluminum nitride, wherein a weight ratio of the aluminum nitride relative to a total weight ratio of the silicon carbide and the aluminum nitride is greater than 10% and 97% or smaller, and a bulk density is greater than 3.18 g/cm | 2014-02-20 |
20140051567 | METHOD OF FORMING SUPPORTED DOPED PALLADIUM CONTAINING OXIDATION CATALYSTS - A method of forming a supported oxidation catalyst includes providing a support comprising a metal oxide or a metal salt, and depositing first palladium compound particles and second precious metal group (PMG) metal particles on the support while in a liquid phase including at least one solvent to form mixed metal comprising particles on the support. The PMG metal is not palladium. The mixed metal particles on the support are separated from the liquid phase to provide the supported oxidation catalyst. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051568 | Methods to Store Transition Metal Organophosphorous Ligand Based Catalysts - The catalyst solution used in a hydroformylation process is prepared for storage by first reducing its acid concentration and/or water content, and then storing the solution under a blanket of syngas and/or an inert gas. Alternatively, or in addition to, the catalyst solution can be stored with an aqueous buffer comprising materials that will neutralize and/or absorb the acid species within the catalyst solution. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051569 | CATALYSTS FOR THE PREPARATION OF METHYLPYRIDINE - Subject of the invention is a dehydrogenation catalyst for dehydrogenating methylpiperidine to methylpyridine. Subject of the invention are also methods for preparing the catalysts obtained thereby and methods, in which the catalysts are used. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051570 | PHOSPHATIC CLAY PRODUCTS FOR USE AS SOIL WETTING AGENTS, AND METHODS OF DELIVERY OF PHOSPHATIC CLAYS TO SOIL - Phosphatic clays, and the use of phosphatic clays as a soil wetting agent. Phosphatic clays as wetting agents aid in the retention of water in sandy soil, and/or for prevention or reduction of leaching of nutrients. Due to its unique particle size and shape, phosphatic clay exhibits high water absorbing and retaining qualities. Further, phosphatic clay is readily available as a by-product of mining of phosphatic ore. The phosphatic clay wetting agents increases the effectiveness of the water applied to the soil, thereby reducing the amount of run-off, and reducing the amount of water needed to accomplish sufficient irrigation. The phosphatic clay wetting agents can be delivered to the soil as a sprinkle-on product, spray-on product, soil amendment, fertilizer or seed coating, or fertilizer composition. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051571 | BACILLUS MEGATERIUM BIOACTIVE COMPOSITIONS AND METABOLITES - Provided are bioactive compositions and metabolites derived from | 2014-02-20 |
20140051572 | SYNERGISTIC INSECTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS - A synergistic pesticidal composition including a Spinosyn and thiamethoxam is used to control cutworms. A seed treatment composition including a Spinosyn and thiamethoxam is used to make coated seeds that exhibit synergy in the control of cutworms. In various aspects, the invention relates to pesticidal compositions, seed treatment compositions, methods of controlling cutworms, methods of treating seeds, and coated seeds produced thereby. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051573 | SEED TREATMENT METHOD AND COMPOSITION - A method of treating seeds, comprising: providing a batch of seeds; adding a first mixture comprising at least one insecticide, at least one fungicide, and at least one coating agent to the seeds over a period of about 6 to 15 seconds; homogenizing the seeds for 5 to 25 seconds; adding a second mixture comprising at least one inoculant and at least one protectant to seeds over a period of about 6 to 15 seconds; and homogenizing the seeds for about 5 to 25 seconds. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051574 | BIOFERTILIZERS AND BIOHERBICIDES - Biofertilizer compositions, methods for increasing nitrogen levels in soil and methods of inhibiting undesirable plant growth generally include contacting the soil with a composition comprising dried distillers solubles derived from a dry milling corn ethanol processing; and contacting the soil with the soil in amounts effective to produce the desired result, e.g., increase nitrogen levels, inhibit undesirable plant growth, and the like. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051575 | FUNGICIDE HYDROXIMOYL-TETRAZOLE DERIVATIVES - The present invention relates to hydroximoyl-tetrazole derivatives of formula (I), their process of preparation, their use as fungicide active agents, particularly in the form of fungicide compositions and methods for the control of phytopathogenic fungi, notably of plants, using these compounds or compositions. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051576 | ACTIVE COMPOUND COMBINATIONS COMPRISING A (THIO)CARBOXAMIDE DERIVATIVE AND AN INSECTICIDAL OR ACARICIDAL OR NEMATICIDAL ACTIVE COMPOUND - The present invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within an insecticide or fungicide composition, which comprises (A) a N-cyclopropyl-N-[substituted-benzyl]-3-(difluoromethyl)-5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide or thiocarboxamide derivative and a further insecticidally and/or acaricidally and/or nematicidal active compound (B). Moreover, the invention relates to a method for controlling animal pests such as insects and/or unwanted acarids and/or nematodes, to the use of a combination according to the invention for the treatment of seed, to a method for protecting a seed and not at least to the treated seed. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051577 | SUBSTITUTED 5-(BICYCLO[4.1.0]HEPT-3-EN-2-YL)PENTA-2,4-DIENES AND 5-(BICYCLO[4.1.0]HEPT-3-EN-2-YL)PENT-2-ENE-4-INES AS ACTIVE AGENTS AGAINST ABIOTIC STRESSES IN PLANTS - The invention relates to substituted 5-(bicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-en-2-yl)penta-2,4-dienes and 5-(bicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-en-2-yl)pent-2-ene-4-ines of the formula (I) and salts thereof, | 2014-02-20 |
20140051578 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CONIFEROUS PLANTS - A method for controlling coniferous plants, in particular naturally seeded coniferous plants (wildling conifers), wherein an effective amount of at least one herbicide selected from the group consisting of sulfentrazone, carfentrazone, their agriculturally acceptable salts and their agriculturally acceptable derivatives is applied to the coniferous plants to be controlled or to their parts, such as roots, leaves, seeds or germinants. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051579 | CARBAMOYL TRIAZOLINONE BASED HERBICIDE COMBINATIONS AND METHODS OF USE - The invention relates to herbicidal active compound combinations comprising, carbamoyltriazolinones, and herbicidally active compounds, which combinations are suitable for controlling weeds. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051580 | FORMULATION COMPONENT - The present invention relates to agrochemical compositions comprising certain benzamide compounds and to the use of those benzamide compounds as adjuvants, especially in formulations,in particular in agrochemical formulations and in environmentally friendly formulations. The invention further extends to certain novel benzamide compounds and a process to prepare such novel compounds. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051581 | SYSTEM WITH A THREE PHASE SUPERCONDUCTIVE ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION ELEMENT - A system with a three phase superconductive electrical transmission element is indicated, in which three superconductive electrical phase conductors are arranged insulated relative to each other and concentrically relative to each other, and in which a thermally insulated tubular cryostat is arranged which has a free space for conducting a cooling medium therethrough. The transmission element has at least two identically constructed cables (K | 2014-02-20 |
20140051582 | ARRANGEMENT WITH AT LEAST ONE SUPERCONDUCTIVE CABLE - An arrangement with at least one superconductive cable ( | 2014-02-20 |
20140051583 | Noninvasive Diagnosis of Fetal Aneuploidy by Sequencing - Disclosed is a method to achieve digital quantification of DNA (i.e., counting differences between identical sequences) using direct shotgun sequencing followed by mapping to the chromosome of origin and enumeration of fragments per chromosome. The preferred method uses massively parallel sequencing, which can produce tens of millions of short sequence tags in a single run and enabling a sampling that can be statistically evaluated. By counting the number of sequence tags mapped to a predefined window in each chromosome, the over- or under-representation of any chromosome in maternal plasma DNA contributed by an aneuploid fetus can be detected. This method does not require the differentiation of fetal versus maternal DNA. The median count of autosomal values is used as a normalization constant to account for differences in total number of sequence tags is used for comparison between samples and between chromosomes. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051584 | Methods and Apparatuses for Estimating Parameters in a Predictive Model for Use in Sequencing-by-Synthesis - A method of estimating a parameter related to sequencing of a sample nucleic acid template includes: receiving signal data relating to nucleotide incorporation events resulting from a series of flows of nucleotides onto an array of wells including (i) a first well containing the sample nucleic acid template and (ii) a plurality of other sample-containing wells; determining sequence information for the sample nucleic acid template using signal data from the first well; and constructing a phase-state model for a set of nucleotide flows that contributed at least in part to the sequence information, wherein the model includes a signal correction parameter that is determined using signal data from the plurality of other sample-containing wells. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051585 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR REDUCING GENETIC LIBRARY CONTAMINATION - Embodiments include methods, compositions, and kits for creating genetic libraries useful for massively parallel genetic sequencing. Some embodiments are directed to methods of preventing the contamination of genetic libraries with material generated during the formation of other genetic libraries. In some embodiments, the methods employ adapters comprising universal priming sites. The methods can employ non-ligatable primers to generate non-ligatable amplification products so as to prevent unwanted ligation to adapters. In some embodiments, the non-ligatable primers contain uracil. Genetic material can be treated with uracil N glycosylase to prevent the unwanted ligation of uracil containing amplicons to adapters used for creating a second genetic library. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051586 | HIGH-THROUGHPUT METHODS TO PRODUCE, VALIDATE AND CHARACTERIZE MMABS - Provided herein is a system and method for identifying a biomarker and producing a reagent for detecting the biomarker. The system and method comprises administering to an animal a biological sample and comparing the immune response of the animal to the immune response of another animal. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051587 | CANCER MARKERS - Hence, the invention relates to a method for diagnosis and/or prognosis of cancer, comprising the steps of analyzing in a sample of a subject the DNA methylation status of a genomic region of at least one member of the group of, (i) SFN according to SEQ ID NO. 1, (ii) SLIT2 according to SEQ ID NO. 2, (iii) SERPINB5 according to SEQ ID NO. 3; and (iv) TWIST 1 according to SEQ ID NO 4; wherein, if (i) SFN shows a methylation cut off value of above 80% and/or, (ii) SLIT2 shows a methylation cut-off value of above 45% and/or, (iii) SERPBINB5 shows a methylation cut-off value of above 70%, and/or (iv) TWIST 1 shows a methylation level below 15% the sample is categorized as a sample from a patient with cancer and/of a poor prognosis. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051588 | Sequencing Small Amounts of Complex Nucleic Acids - The present invention provides methods and compositions for sequencing small amounts of complex nucleic acids such as human genomes and for analyzing the resulting sequence information in order to reduce sequencing errors and perform haplotype phasing, for example. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051589 | PEPTIDE CONSTRUCTS AND ASSAY SYSTEMS - The present invention provides methods for constructing peptide construct sets and methods of use of these peptide construct sets in assay systems for peptide analysis, and in particular for use in high throughput peptide analysis. The methods allow for analysis of large sets of peptide constructs in a cost-effective manner, employing molecular biological techniques that are both robust and easily parallelized. Thus, the methods allow for the construction of peptide construct sets encompassing, e.g., the human proteome. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051590 | Compositions and Methods for Detection of Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 - Methods for the rapid detection of the presence or absence of Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) in a biological or non-biological sample are described. The methods can include performing an amplifying step, a hybridizing step, and a detecting step. Furthermore, primers, probes targeting the genes for HSV-1 viral DNA polymerase B (HSV-1 Pol) and HSV-1 thymidine kinase C(HSV-1 TK), and also target the genes for HSV-2 thymidine kinase C(HSV-2 TK) and HSV-2 glycoprotein B (HSV-2 gB), along with kits are provided that are designed for the detection of HSV-1 and/or HSV-2. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051591 | MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTIC TEST FOR CANCER - Methods and compositions are provided for the identification of a molecular diagnostic test for cancer. The test defines a novel DNA damage repair deficient molecular subtype and enables classification of a patient within this subtype. The present invention can be used to determine whether patients with cancer are clinically responsive or non-responsive to a therapeutic regimen prior to administration of any chemotherapy. This test may be used in different cancer types and with different drugs that directly or indirectly affect DNA damage or repair, such as many of the standard cytotoxic chemotherapeutic drugs currently in use. In particular, the present invention is directed to the use of certain combinations of predictive markers, wherein the expression of the predictive markers correlates with responsiveness or non-responsiveness to a therapeutic regimen. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051592 | PROTEIN SYNTHESIS MODULATORS - The invention provides a high resolution three-dimensional structure of a deacylated transfer RNA protein synthesis modulator in association with a large ribosomal subunit. The protein synthesis modulator binds at least a portion of the E-site of a large ribosomal subunit. The invention provides methods for designing and/or identifying analogs of candidate molecules, for example, analogs or derivatives of the protein synthesis modulator, that bind and/or modulate the protein biosynthetic activity of the ribosome. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051593 | Assay Methods and Systems - Assay methods and systems that detect and quantify target nucleic acid sequences in samples, employing amplification processes and real time amplification processes in the presence of target specific probe sequences and capture probe sequences for indication of the amplification of, and therefor the presence of the target sequence in the sample. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051594 | METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME - The present invention provides methods, systems, and code for accurately classifying whether a sample from an individual is associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). In particular, the present invention is useful for classifying a sample from an individual as an IBS sample using a statistical algorithm and/or empirical data. The present invention is also useful for ruling out one or more diseases or disorders that present with IBS-like symptoms and ruling in IBS using a combination of statistical algorithms and/or empirical data. Thus, the present invention provides an accurate diagnostic prediction of IBS and prognostic information useful for guiding treatment decisions. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051595 | Methods and Compositions for Determining Nucleic Acid Degradation - Described herein are methods, systems, compositions and kits to enable determination of a level of degradation of nucleic acids in a sample. For example, the determination of the amount of degradation of RNA in a sample can be accomplished by labeling one or both of the intact 5′- and/or 3′-ends of an mRNA molecule by taking advantage of the unique diol moiety present at these structures. Labeled nucleotides can then be partitioned into droplets and the amount of degradation can be determined by detecting label present in the partitions and making quantitative or qualitative comparisons with a reference sample. In some cases, the degree of degradation is also determined by factoring in the total concentration or quantity of RNA in the sample. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051596 | NUCLEIC ACID CLASSIFICATION - A method and system for classifying a target nucleic acid includes exposing, in a test system, one or more capture probes to the target nucleic acid. The one or more capture probes is attached to a surface. A first hybridization condition is established in the test system. A first degree of hybridization of the one or more capture probes with the target nucleic acid under the first hybridization condition is determined. A second hybridization condition in the test system is established. A second degree of hybridization of the one or more capture probes with the target nucleic acid under the second hybridization condition is determined and the target nucleic acid is classified by comparing the first and the second degrees of hybridization. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051597 | Antibody Biomarkers for Diabetes - Methods are provided for determining whether a subject has a diabetes phenotype. In practicing the subject methods, a sample, e.g., a blood sample, from a subject is analyzed for the presence of one or more autoantibodies to obtain an antibody signature. The obtained antibody signature is then employed to determine whether the subject has a diabetes phenotype. The subject methods may be used in diagnostic or prognostic applications, e.g., determining whether the subject has diabetes (e.g., T1D or T2D), or monitoring a subject with diabetes to determine whether the subject has or will develop ESRD. Also provided are compositions, systems and kits that find use in practicing the subject methods. The subject methods and compositions find use in a variety of applications, including the diagnosis and monitoring of diabetes in a subject. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051598 | DIAGNOSTIC BIOMARKER TO PREDICT WOMEN AT RISK FOR PRETERM DELIVERY - The invention relates to biomarkers associated with preterm delivery. More specifically, the invention provides methods of measuring biomarkers including but not limited to cytokines, cytokine receptors, cytokine receptor antagonists, chemokines, chemokine receptors, and/or chemokine receptor antagonists found in women that are at risk for preterm delivery. The diagnostic methods may be performed on whole blood. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051599 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING EXPOSURE TO MYCOBACTERIA - A method of determining the presence or absence in a sample of a biomarker indicative of exposure to mycobacteria, the method comprising: (a) providing a substrate carrying a mycolic acid derived antigen; (b) contacting the substrate with the sample; (c) contacting the substrate with a fluorophore species; (d) creating an evanescent wave at the boundary of the substrate and the sample; (e) detecting the presence or absence of fluorescence. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051600 | SUPERCENTENARIAN INDUCED PLURIPOTENT STEM (sciPS) CELLS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEREOF - Provided herein are cells and methods for reprogramming iPS cells from a supercentenarian and their differentiated, derivatives having differences from non-supercentenarian iPS derived cells that contribute to disease resistance and longevity. Additionally, provided herein are methods for treatment and prevention of age related diseases by administration of therapeutic sciPS derived cells or cell derived reagents. Also provided herein, are methods for identifying reagents for treatment of age related diseases using sciPS cell-based assays. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051601 | METABOLOMIC PROFILING OF CANCER - The present invention relates to cancer markers. In particular, the present invention provides metabolites that are differentially present in prostate cancer. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051602 | DETECTING ANALYTES USING LIPID MULTILAYER GRATINGS WITH ION CHANNELS - A method comprising the following step: determining that one or more analytes are present in a fluid to which an array of lipid multilayer gratings has been exposed based on scattered light detected by a detector, wherein each lipid multilayer grating of the array of lipid multilayer gratings comprises iridescent lipid multilayer nanostructures, wherein the scattered light is formed by scattering one or more incident lights by the array of lipid multilayer gratings, and wherein the one or more lipid multilayer gratings comprise ion channels that are activated by the one or more analytes. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051603 | COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR CHEMICAL AND CHEMO-ENZYMATIC SYNTHESIS OF COMPLEX GLYCANS - The present invention provides chemical and chemo-enzymatic methods for the synthesis of a wide array of complex asymmetric multi-antennary glycans. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051604 | MICROFLUIDIC DROPLET QUEUING NETWORK - A multi-port liquid bridge ( | 2014-02-20 |
20140051605 | DIARYLSULFIDE BACKBONE CONTAINING PHOTOLABILE PROTECTING GROUPS - The present disclosure relates to photoactivable protecting groups containing a diarylsulfide chromophore, a method for the synthesis thereof and their use as photoactivable protecting groups using maskless photolithography based array synthesis. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051606 | Solubilized Polymer Concentrates, Methods of Preparation Thereof, and Well Drilling and Servicing Fluids Containing the Same - The invention provides concentrates for reducing the fluid loss on an oil base well drilling or servicing fluid, the concentrates comprising an oleagineous liquid and (1) a polymer which is solublized in the oleagineous liquid, or (2) a polymer which is solublized in the oleaginous liquid together with an organophilic polyphenolic material which is solublized and/or dispersed in the oleagineous liquid. The method of preparing the concentrate and the method of reducing the fluid loss of an oil base well drilling or servicing fluid utilizing the concentrates is also disclosed. The preferred oil soluble polymer is a styrene-butadiene rubber crumb. The preferred oleagineous liquid is an aromatic-free hydrogenated oil essentially containing only saturated hydrocarbons. The preferred polyphenolic material is a source of humic acid, such as mined lignite. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051607 | Particles For Use In Wellbore Fluids - The invention provides a method of manufacturing a solid phase barite containing material for use in a wellbore. The method includes the steps of providing the barite containing material having relatively small particles with a particle size distribution of at least 50 vol % particles having a diameter in the range of 1 μm to 10 μm and at least 90 vol % particles having a diameter in the range of 4 μm to 20 μm; and contacting the barite containing material with a liquid in order to form relatively large particles having a particle size distribution with at least 90 vol % of the particles having a diameter of at least 30 μm. There is also described a method of treating a wellbore with a fluid including the barite containing material. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051608 | Wellbore Servicing Compositions and Methods of Making and Using Same - A method of servicing a wellbore, comprising placing a wellbore servicing fluid comprising a transiently functional additive into a wellbore, wherein the transiently functional additive is a Diels-Alder reaction product. A method of servicing a wellbore comprising placing into a wellbore a wellbore servicing fluid comprising the reaction product of furan and maleimide. A consolidation fluid comprising a resin and the reaction product of furan and maleimide. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051609 | COMPOSITION FOR PRODUCING OIL - A method, system, and composition for producing oil from a formation utilizing an oil recovery formulation comprising a surfactant, an alkali, a polymer, and a paraffin inhibitor are provided. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051610 | ENVIRONMENTALLY BENEFICIAL RECYCLING OF BRINES IN THE PROCESS OF REDUCING FRICTION RESULTING FROM TURBULENT FLOW - Processes are provided for reducing the hydrodynamic friction of a turbulent brine stream including, for example, the step of injecting a mixture of a finely divided free flowing friction reducing powder into the turbulent brine stream, wherein the particles of the powder have a primary particle size between 10 and 100 microns in average particle diameter, and the brine stream comprises water with at least 90,000 ppm total dissolved solids, wherein the total dissolved solids includes at least 30,000 ppm sodium cations, 10,000 ppm calcium cations, and 1,000 ppm magnesium cations, and wherein the brine has an electrical conductivity of greater than 100.0 mS/cm at 25° C. For use with a harsher brine, the particles preferably have a primary particle size between 10 and 53 microns in average particle diameter. The friction reducing powder may, for example, be a polyacrylamide polymer. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051611 | Crosslinking Composition for Hydrocarbon Gels - A crosslinking composition for hydrocarbon gels containing phosphate ester gelling agents comprising a modified imidazoline or pyrimidine including an alkyl group (or unsaturated carbon chain) or of 10 to 22 carbon atoms, a polyamine, and ferric sulfate. The method of making the crosslinking agent features adding the polyamine after reaction of the other ingredients; unique gels formed with the crosslinking agent are particularly effective for LNG at very cold temperatures. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051612 | SWELLABLE ARTICLE - A swellable article, including a matrix material and an exfoliatable graphene-based material disposed in the matrix material. The exfoliatable graphene-based material is operatively arranged to facilitate swelling of the swellable article upon exposure to a selected fluid by sorbing particles in the fluid. The swelling enables the swellable article to engage an adjacent structure. Methods of making and using a swellable article are also included. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051613 | Lubricant Coating for Laser Printer Wiper Blades - A lubricant coating for laser printer wiper blades is a solution applied to a laser printer wiper blade before install that reduces friction between the wiper blade and the photoconductor drum of a laser printer in order to reduce wear, prevent damage and increase life of the wiper blade and photoconductor drum. A leveling and wetting agent ensures uniform application and reduces coating defects. An anti-wear agent reduces friction and acts as an electrical insulator. A friction reducing agent also reduces friction and acts as an electrical insulator. An evaporation promoting agent aids in evaporation of unnecessary material after application to a wiper blade. A coating enhancing agent increases the hardness of the coating and provides assistance in adherence of the solution to the wiper blade. Deionized water acts as a carrier. The solution is mixed in a high shear mixture. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051614 | ON-SITE DRY SILICONE LUBRICANT PRODUCTION - A dry silicone lubricant concentrate is mixed with a liquid on-site to manufacture a RTU dry silicone conveyor lubricant. The dry silicone lubricant concentrate is composed of a silicone emulsion with 1-99% silicone oil. In some embodiments, other components are added to the mixture to modify selected qualities and characteristics of the resultant dry silicone lubricant. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051615 | Functionalized Copolymers and Lubricating Compositions Thereof - The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a dimercaptothiadiazole salt of a copolymer comprising units derived from monomers (i) an ?-olefin and (ii) an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or derivatives thereof (typically carboxylic acid groups or an anhydride), are partially esterified with an alcohol, or mixtures thereof, and wherein at least a portion of carboxylic acid groups not esterified are reacted with an amine. The invention further provides for a lubricating composition containing said copolymer. The invention further provides a method and use of lubricating composition in a mechanical device. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051616 | Friction Modifiers for Slideway Applications - A slideway lubricating oil composition, additive concentrate, method of lubricating sliding parts. The lubricating oil includes a base oil; a metal-free friction modifier; and a metal-free, sulfur-free, phosphorus containing anti-wear/extreme pressure agent. The lubricating oil provides a lower coefficient of friction for non-metal sliding surfaces than for metal sliding surfaces. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051617 | Motorcycle Engine Lubricant - A motorcycle having an engine and a clutch may be lubricated by supplying to the engine, but not to the clutch a lubricant of an oil of lubricating viscosity, an overbased detergent, a dispersant, a metal salt of a phosphorus acid, and a hydroxyalkyl-substituted imidazoline having a hydrocarbyl substituent of at least about 8 carbon atoms and a hydroxyalkyl substituent having 2 to 8 carbon atoms. | 2014-02-20 |
20140051618 | LUBRICATING OIL COMPOSITION - The lubricating oil composition contains a base oil; (A) an acidic alkyl phosphate ester having a C6 to C20 alkyl group; (B) a dialkylamine and/or a trialkylamine; and (C) (c-1) a sulfur compound in an amount of 0.2 to 0.6 mass % as reduced to S, the sulfur compound containing no poly-sulfur bond which is equal to or longer than —S—S—S— in a molecule thereof and having an S content of the molecule of 15 mass % or more and (c-2) an optional thiophosphoric acid trihydrocarbyl ester in an amount of 0.1 to 1.0 mass %, the ester being represented by formula (I): | 2014-02-20 |
20140051619 | CALCIUM NEUTRAL AND OVERBASED MANNICH AND ANHYDRIDE ADDUCTS AS DETERGENTS FOR ENGINE OIL LUBRICANTS - A sulfur-free metal or ammonium salt compound, a method of making the compound, and a lubricant additive concentrate, and lubricant composition containing the compound. The compound is made by reacting a phenolic compound reacted with an aldehyde and an amine, with a compound selected from the group consisting of an acylating agent and an electrophilic compound. | 2014-02-20 |