| 08th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 48 |
| Patent application number | Title | Published |
| 20110045927 | Preformed Lacrosse Pocket and Packaging for Same - A lacrosse product including a pocket for a lacrosse head. The lacrosse head includes a scoop, a throat, first and second sides, a front and a back. The pocket comprises a mesh material preformed to a desired shape so that when the pocket is placed on a stick, the location of the deepest or bulbous portion will be at an optimal location and a channel may also be formed. The mesh material is preformed using a mold and/or a heat source. A package is provided to maintain the shape of the pocket during shipment and inventory. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045928 | SYNCHRONIZED SEGMENTALLY INTERCHANGING PULLEY TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - A segmented pulley transmission is provided. A pulley assembly is rotationally mounted on an axle. The pulley assembly includes a core pulley having a first set of mating features on a peripheral surface thereof. A pulley segment set comprises a number of pulley segments slidably mounted in the pulley assembly and arranged in a ring concentric with the core pulley. The pulley segments are individually actuatable out of the pulley assembly into an engaging position and into the pulley assembly into a non-engaging position. The pulley segments have a second set of mating features on an peripheral surface matching the first set of mating features. An endless drive member has corresponding mating features on an inside surface for engaging the first and second sets of mating features of the core pulley and the pulley segments in an engaging position. Contact between the endless drive member and a core pulley defines a contact zone. An actuator actuates the pulley segments between the engaging and non-engaging positions when the pulley segments are outside of the contact zone. One of the key pulley segments in the pulley segment set is a key pulley segment that is positioned relative to the core pulley such that when the key pulley segment is actuated to the engaging position and rotated into the contact zone, the corresponding mating features of the endless drive member engage the first set of mating features of the core pulley and the second set of mating features of the key pulley segment without the introduction of significant slack or tension. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045929 | PULLEY TENSIONER FOR A BELT DRIVE FOR USE IN CONTACT WITH OIL - A tensioner for a belt drive comprises a pivot defining an axis, a support hinged to the axis and defining a guiding surface preferably having a circular profile, an elastic element for actuating the support and a crown pulley eccentric with respect to the axis and surrounding the guiding surface. The tensioner further comprises a journal bearing to support the pulley on the guiding surface. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045930 | VEHICLE TRANSMISSION - A transmission includes a bevel gear configured to provide power to a shaft of a vehicle and that is rotatably engaged with a collar assembly. The transmission also includes a planetary gear set selectively engageable with the collar assembly. The collar assembly includes a first collar and a second collar. The first collar and the second collar are axially coupled together and independently rotatable relative to one another. The collar assembly is slidable between a first position to engage the planetary gear set and rotate the shaft at a first speed, and a second position to disengage the planetary gear set and rotate the shaft at a second speed. Both the first collar and the second collar disengage the planetary gear set in the second position | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045931 | HYBRID TRANSMISSION - A hybrid transmission is configured to transfer mechanical power to an output member and includes an input member, an output member, and a transmission case circumscribing first and second differential gear sets, each differential gear set including a plurality of meshingly engaged rotatable elements. The first differential gear set is configured with four nodes for transferring mechanical power, and the second differential gear set is configured with three nodes for transferring mechanical power. Two of the four nodes of the first differential gear set are continuously interconnected to two of the three nodes of the second differential gear set. A first torque transfer clutch is configured to selectively connect the input member to an internal combustion engine. First and second brake devices are configured to selectively interconnect elements of the first and second differential gear sets, the transmission case, the input member, and the output member. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045932 | DUAL DIFFERENTIAL SEMI-ACTIVE ACTUATOR FIT FOR INTERACTION TASKS AND FAST MOTION - The present invention relates a mechanical differential actuator for interacting with a mechanical load. The mechanical differential actuator comprises first and second semi-active sub-actuators, a velocity source and first and second mechanical differentials having three interaction ports each. The first mechanical differential includes a first interaction port coupled to the velocity source, a second interaction port and a third interaction port coupled to the first semi-active sub-actuator. The second mechanical differential includes a first interaction port coupled to the velocity source, a second interaction port and a third interaction port coupled to the second semi-active sub-actuator. Finally, the second interaction ports of the first and second mechanical differentials are coupled together to form an output which is configured so as to be coupled to the load. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045933 | HIGH TORQUE CAPACITY THREE OUTPUT DIFFERENTIAL - A differential for interconnecting an input member to a first, second, and third output member includes a housing interconnected with the input member and with the first output member, the housing having a first portion connected to a second portion, the first portion defining a first recess and the second portion defining a second recess, wherein the first recess and the second recess are aligned and cooperate to define a slot. A key member is disposed within the slot between the first portion and the second portion. A cross member is attached to the housing. A set of pinion gears is rotatable about the cross member. A set of side gears is intermeshed with the set of pinion gears, wherein one of the set of side gears is interconnected with the second output member and another of the set of side gears is interconnected with the third output member. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045934 | SPUR GEAR DIFFERENTIAL - The invention relates to a spur gear differential ( | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045935 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION HAVING THREE PLANETARY GEAR SETS - A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, a planetary gear set and a planetary gear set assembly, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045936 | MULTI STEP TRANSMISSION - A multi step transmission with comprising gear sets (P | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045937 | MULTI STEP TRANSMISSION - A multi step transmission comprises planetary gearsets (P | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045938 | MULTI STEP TRANSMISSION - A multi step transmission comprising planetary gearsets (P | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045939 | MULTI STEP TRANSMISSION - A multi-stage transmission comprising planetary gear sets (P | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045940 | MULTI STEP TRANSMISSION - A multi step transmission comprising gear sets, shafts and shift elements. The sun gear of set (P | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045941 | MULTI STEP TRANSMISSION - A multi step transmission comprising planetary gearsets (P | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045942 | MULTI STEP TRANSMISSION - The multi step transmission comprising gear sets (P | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045943 | MULTI STEP TRANSMISSION - A multi step transmission comprises planetary gear sets (P | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045944 | ONE WAY TRANSMISSION FOR MOTOR - Disclosed is a one way transmission for a motor, which has a structure for changing speed in the same direction as a motor normally rotate even when the motor rotates reversely. A one way transmission for a motor according to the present invention comprises a hub shell rotatably coupled to fixing shafts extending from both sides thereof; a built-in motor arranged in the hub shell and provided with a driving shaft; and a changing speed means mounted between the driving shaft and the hub shell to output driving rotation of the built-in motor to the hub shell in a one way with speed changed. The changing speed means comprises first and second sun gears coupled to an outer peripheral surface of the driving shaft to be spaced apart from each other, the first and second sun gears being constrained by one way clutches to have opposite directions, respectively, a first planetary gear engaged with the first sun gear, and a second planetary gear engaged with the second sun gear, the first planetary gear and the hub shell. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045945 | COMPONENT WITH INNER AND OUTER TEETH AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE COMPONENT - A component with inner teeth ( | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045946 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE GEARBOX - The invention relates to a continuously variation gearbox formed by a casing ( | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045947 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A CREEP MODE OF A VEHICLE COMPRISING A HYBRID DRIVE - The invention relates to a method for controlling a creep mode of a vehicle comprising a hybrid drive ( | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045948 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TURBOCHARGER CONTROL - Methods and systems are provided for controlling a vehicle engine, the engine including a turbocharger and a transmission. One example method comprises, operating the transmission at a first lower gear with a first boost level, increasing the boost from the first boost level before completing a shift from the first lower gear to a second higher gear, and after completing the shift, operating the transmission at the second higher gear with the increased boost. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045949 | Method and Device for Controlling an Output Torque of an Automated Transmission Coupled to an Internal Combustion Engine - A method is provided for controlling an output torque of an automated transmission coupled to an internal combustion engine and having a transmission controller. The internal combustion engine includes an exhaust gas turbocharger and an injection air device for injecting air into an intake line. The method receives a torque requirement by the transmission controller, generates an injection air signal by the transmission controller based on the torque requirement and current operating parameters of the internal combustion engine and the automated transmission, and controls the output torque by activating the injection air device based on the injection air signal for injecting air into the intake line of the internal combustion engine for a duration to be determined. A corresponding device is provided for carrying out the method. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045950 | Exercising Device Operated By A Motor To Perform A Passive Reciprocating Motion - An exercising device includes a base, a driving unit and a limit cap. The base has an upper surface provided with two toothed racks, a first stop post and a second stop post and a lower surface provided with an antiskid member. The limit cap has a slideway. The driving unit includes a housing, a rotation shaft, a motor, two driven gears, two handgrips, and a control switch. When the control switch is moved to touch the first stop post or the second stop post, the control switch is driven to change the rotation direction of the motor. Thus, the slideway limits the moving direction of the driving unit to prevent the driving unit from being deflected sideward during movement. In addition, the base will not slip from the ground by provision of the antiskid member. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045951 | EXERCISING DEVICE OPERATED BY A MOTOR TO PERFORM A PASSIVE RECIPROCATING MOTION - An exercising device includes a base, a driving unit and a limit cap. The base has an upper surface provided with two toothed racks, a first contact switch and a second contact switch and a lower surface provided with an antiskid member. The limit cap has an elongate slideway. The driving unit includes a housing, a rotation shaft, a motor, two driven gears, two handgrips, and a control switch. When the driving unit touches the first contact switch or the second contact switch, the motor is controlled to change the rotation direction of the rotation shaft. Thus, the slideway limits the moving direction of the driving unit to prevent the driving unit from being deflected sideward during movement. In addition, the base will not slip from the ground by provision of the antiskid member. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045952 | Systems and Methods For Determining Muscle Force Through Dynamic Gain Optimization of a Muscle PID Controller - Systems and methods for determining muscle force are presented. Proportional, integral, and derivative control is used to simulate muscle forces for multiple muscles contributing to a kinematic profile. The simulated muscle forces arc modified by dynamic gains that are calculated in order to achieve a muscle recruitment objective such as minimizing collective muscle effort while still achieving the kinematic motion. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045953 | DEVICE FOR STRESSING AND TRAINING THE JOINTS AND MUSCLES OF THE HAND, WRIST AND FOREARM | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045954 | MULTI-SPORT ATHLETIC TRAINING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An athletic training apparatus to assist a coach training muscle coordination of a player. An adjustable, delayed resistance, burst release, extension coil operatively couples to a first cable harness and a second cable harness. The first cable harness detachably couples to a coach and feedbacks real-time physical movements of the coach to the player. The second cable harness detachably couples to a training muscle group of the player. The training muscle group receives feedback from the real-time physical movements of the coach including a first resistance level during one portion of the exercise routine and a second resistance level during a second portion of an exercise routine. During an exercise routine, movements of the player are substantially unaffected and unstrained by the athletic training apparatus. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045955 | Colliapsible Step Exercising Machine - A portable stair-stepping exercise machine having independent movable stepping pedals for each foot along with an independent pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder is herein disclosed. A support arm and bracket either collapses or comes apart for storage and transportation. The machine is generally of a smaller size and profile than its conventional counterparts and as such, its size and weight make it ideal to be transported while traveling, or for use in an area with restricted space in which the machine must be stored away after use. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045956 | WEIGHTLIFTING DEVICE WITH MECHANISM FOR DISENGAGING WEIGHT PLATES - Exercise weight bars are disclosed that provide an easy and efficient way for a user to quickly remove, add, and secure weight plates to the exercise weight bars. The exercise weight bars provide weight locks that may remain attached to the exercise weight bar during the interchange of weight plates. The exercise weight bars can accept one or more weight plates on the ends thereof. The weight locks includes extension members that engage the weight plates when the weight locks are rotated to a locked position, thereby securing the weight plates to the exercise weight bar. When the weight locks are rotated to an unlocked position, the extension members are retracted to disengage the weight plates, thereby allowing the weight plates to be removed from the exercise weight bar. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045957 | Ventilation Board, Ventilation Box, Ventilation System, Insulating Board and Method for Manufacturing Ventilation Board and Box - The present invention relates to a ventilation board, an insulating board, a ventilation system, and articles and architectural applications comprising said ventilation board and a method of manufacturing the ventilation board. The said ventilation board comprises a layer ( | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045958 | CENTRIFUGATION APPARATUS FOR CONTAINERS OF BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL - There is described an apparatus for automatically centrifuging test tubes containing biological material comprising a plurality of centrifuges ( | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045959 | CELL PROCESSING DEVICE - The count of cells that are to be concentrated in a centrifugal container and transplanted can be measured without damaging these cells. Disclosed is a cell processing device comprising: a centrifugal separator which concentrates cells by rotating a centrifugal container that contains a cell suspension yielded by digestion of a biological tissue; a property detection unit which detects a property of the cell suspension contained in the centrifugal container of the centrifugal separator; and a cell count enumeration unit which calculates the cell count on the basis of the property of the cell suspension detected by the property detection unit. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045960 | GLASS AND USE OF A GLASS FOR GLASS-METAL BONDS - The glass of the glass-metal bond contains the following ingredients in the following amounts: SiO | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045961 | ZIRCON COMPATIBLE GLASSES FOR DOWN DRAW - A glass that is down-drawable and ion exchangeable. The glass has a temperature T | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045962 | PROCESS FOR RECYCLING SPENT POT LININGS (SPL) FROM PRIMARY ALUMINIUM PRODUCTION - The present invention relates to a process for recycling SPL from primary aluminium production, comprising the steps of grinding the separated fractions or cuts, separating materials by means of mechanical treatment, mixing salt slags with SPL, dissolving in water the product obtained in the previous step, carrying out a chemical reaction between water and the materials to be made inert, sedimenting, removing cyanides, filtering to obtain a soluble fraction and another insoluble fraction, washing the insoluble fraction, crystallizing salts of the soluble fraction and aging or conditioning the insoluble fraction. The present invention further relates to the product obtained by means of said process and the use thereof in different fields of the art. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045963 | Silicon-Containing Particles, Method For Manufacturing Thereof, Oil Composition, Ceramic Material, And Method For Manufacturing Thereof - This invention relates to a method for manufacturing silicon-containing particles characterized by preparing a uniform phase comprising a curable composition that includes a silicon-containing compound having in one molecule one or more reactive functional groups per 50 silicon atoms and an oil that does not participate in curing of the composition, then curing the composition, and causing phase separation from the oil for obtaining the silicon-containing particles; and to silicon-containing particles obtained by the above method. The method provides silicon-containing particles of an extremely small diameter in a simple process without the use of surfactants. And the silicon-containing particles possess excellent dispersibility in oil and a high degree of ceramification by baking. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045964 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING NOBLE METAL-SUPPORTED PHOTOCATALYST PARTICLES - A method for producing a photocatalytic, which can produce a photocatalyst showing high photocatalytic activity, is provided. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045965 | PROCESS FOR CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION OF ORGANIC CARBONATES OR ORGANIC CARBAMATES AND SOLID CATALYSTS THEREFORE - Processes for the alcoholysis, inclusive of transesterification and/or disproportionation, of reactants are disclosed. The alcoholysis process may include feeding reactants and a trace amount of soluble organometallic compound to a reactor comprising a solid alcoholysis catalyst, wherein the soluble organometallic compound and the solid alcoholysis catalyst each independently comprise a Group II to Group VI element, which may be the same element in various embodiments. As an example, diphenyl carbonate may be continuously produced by performing transesterification over a solid catalyst followed by disproportionation, where a trace amount of soluble organometallic compound is fed to the transesterification reactor. Also disclosed is a process for reactivating a spent solid alcoholysis catalyst, such as a catalyst useful for transesterifications and/or disproportionations, the process including removing polymeric materials deposited on the catalyst and re-depositing catalytically active metals on the solid catalyst. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045966 | CELLULOSIC COMPOSITE - Provided is a cellulosic composite comprised of cellulosic material and a binder. The binder comprises a reaction product of an amine and a reactant in the form of an amino-amide intermediate. To the amino-amide is added an aldehyde or ketone to form a curable binder composition. The composition when mixed with cellulosic material and cured forms a cellulosic composite. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045967 | CATALYST COMPOSITIONS BASED ON NANOPARTICLES OF A ZIRCONIUM OXIDE, A TITANIUM OXIDE OR A MIXED ZIRCONIUM/TITANIUM OXIDE DEPOSITED ONTO A SILICA SUPPORT THEREFOR - Catalyst compositions include finely divided nanoscale particles of at least one supported oxide, based on a zirconium oxide, a titanium oxide or a mixed zirconium/titanium oxide deposited onto a silica based support, wherein, after calcination for 4 hours at 900° C., the at least one supported oxide is in the form of nanoscale particles deposited onto the support, the size of the particles being at most 5 nm when the at least one supported oxide is based on a zirconium oxide, being at most 10 nm when the at least one supported oxide is based on a titanium oxide and being at most 8 nm when the at least one supported oxide is based on a mixed zirconium/titanium oxide; such catalyst compositions are especially useful for the selective reduction of NOx. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045968 | EXHAUST GAS PURIFICATION CATALYST - A catalyst layer includes: a first mixed oxide particle component | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045969 | SUBNANOMETER AND NANOMETER CATALYSTS, METHOD FOR PREPARING SIZE-SELECTED CATALYSTS - Highly uniform cluster based nanocatalysts supported on technologically relevant supports were synthesized for reactions of top industrial relevance. The Pt-cluster based catalysts outperformed the very best reported ODHP catalyst in both activity (by up to two orders of magnitude higher turn-over frequencies) and in selectivity. The results clearly demonstrate that highly dispersed ultra-small Pt clusters precisely localized on high-surface area supports can lead to affordable new catalysts for highly efficient and economic propene production, including considerably simplified separation of the final product. The combined GISAXS-mass spectrometry provides an excellent tool to monitor the evolution of size and shape of nanocatalyst at action under realistic conditions. Also provided are sub-nanometer gold and sub-nanometer to few nm size-selected silver catalysts which possess size dependent tunable catalytic properties in the epoxidation of alkenes. Invented size-selected cluster deposition provides a unique tool to tune material properties by atom-by-atom fashion, which can be stabilized by protective overcoats. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045970 | POROUS TITANIUM DIOXIDE COATINGS AND METHODS OF FORMING POROUS TITANIUM DIOXIDE COATINGS HAVING IMPROVED PHOTOCATALYTIC ACTIVITY - Methods for forming porous anatase titanium dioxide coatings are disclosed. Sol-gel compositions are prepared having at least one porosity agent, are applied to a substrate, and at least one porosity agent is removed. Porous anatase titanium dioxide coatings having at least one of improved antimicrobial properties, self-cleaning properties, hydrophilicity, and/or temperability are also disclosed. Substrates comprising such coatings are also disclosed. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045971 | ALPHA-ALUMINA INORGANIC MEMBRANE SUPPORT AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - Compositions for making alpha-alumina supports for, for example, inorganic membranes are described. Methods for controlling the alumina and pore former particle sizes and other process variables are described which facilitate desirable porosity, pore distribution and strength characteristics of the resulting alpha-alumina inorganic membrane supports. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045972 | THERMAL IMAGING MEMBERS AND METHODS - There are described thermal imaging members and thermal imaging methods utilizing unsymmetrical rhodamine compounds. The rhodamine color-forming compounds exhibit a first color when in a crystalline form and a second color, different from the first color, when in an amorphous form. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045973 | COLOR-DEVELOPING COMPOSITIONS AND RECORDING MATERIAL CONTAINING SAME - Provided is a color-developing composition for recording materials having a superior heat resistance. The color-developing composition is a reaction composition containing a mixture of compounds represented by formula (III) obtained by reacting a dihydroxydiphenylsulfone derivative represented by formula (I) with a dihalide represented by formula (II) X-Y-X (II), wherein, in a composition where the content of a compound with n=1 in said reaction composition is from 5 to 80% by mass of the total solid content of the composition, at least 10% by mass of the compound with n=1 is a crystalline material. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045974 | Substituted Triazinylmethyl Sulfonamides - The present invention relates to triazinylmethyl sulfonamides of formula I | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045975 | MESO-SIZED CAPSULES USEFUL FOR THE DELIVERY OF AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS - Various aspects disclosed herein disclose mesocapsules that include active ingredients such as agriculturally active ingredients including various fungicides, insecticides, miticides, herbicides, safeners and modifiers of plant physiology or structure. These mesocapsules are comprised of a polyurea shell and include hydrophilic groups on their surfaces. These mesocapsules have a volume-average diameter of about 500 nm or less and some of them have a volume-average diameter on the order of about 300 nm or less. These mesocapsules are especially well suited for delivering active ingredients that are not very soluble in water, many of these compounds have solubility values in the range of 1,000 ppm or less. Methods for making these mesocapsules include interfacial polycondensation reactions carried out in the presence of surfactants such as sodium dodecyl sulfate and another method in which all or most of the surfactant is replaced by adding amino acids to the aqueous phase of the interfacial reaction mixture before forming the final emulsion. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045976 | BIOLOGICAL FERTILIZER, METHOD FOR OBTAINING SAME AND USE THEREOF AS A PLANT GROWTH STIMULATOR - The invention relates to a novel biological fertiliser, a method for obtaining same and the use thereof as a plant growth stimulator, said fertiliser comprising a pure culture of strain C3 of Pantie dispersal, a pure culture of strain M3 of | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045977 | Compositions for treating water systems - The present invention relates to treatment of water, and more specifically to treatment of water using a stable formulation of polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) and a liquid or solid zinc salt for the application and prevention algae in recirculated and stagnant water systems. The invention also encompasses methods of treating water that already contains PHMB. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045978 | HERBICIDAL FORMULATION - This invention relates to an improved granular formulation of herbicide glyphosate in form of ammonium salt using environmentally friendly adjuvants, and a process for preparation thereof. The formulation minimizes the use of some inactive ingredients without compromising the effectiveness of the product. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045979 | AGRICULTURALLY ACTIVE COMPOSITION COMPRISING A POLYCARBOXYLATE - The present invention relates to agriculturally active compositions, such as herbicidal compositions, comprising an agriculturally active compound, such as a herbicide compound, for example an aminophosphate or aminophosphonate salt. The compositions of the invention comprise a polycarboxylate compound. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045980 | 4-(3-ALKYLTHIOBENZOYL)PYRAZOLES AND THEIR USE AS HERBICIDES - 4-(3-Alkylthiobenzoyl)pyrazoles of the formula (I) are described as herbicides. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045981 | AGENT FOR PREVENTING POLLEN DISPERSAL - An agent for suppressing pollen dispersal, containing an oleic acid derivative or a linoleic acid derivative as an active ingredient, which does not influence the trunk, branches and leaves of trees, shows a sharp efficacy on the male organ and is in the form of a solution or emulsion having solution stability by diluting with water. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045982 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION - The invention provides a herbicidal composition containing, as an active ingredient, glycerol fatty acid ester obtained from fatty acid having an even-numbered carbon number of 6-12 and glycerol. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045983 | Gel composition - A gel, comprising: an ester and a polymer having at least one of the following rigid block groups; polystyrene, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, and phenolics as well as one elastic block that is a member of the group consisting of ethylene/butadiene copolymers, polyisoprene, polybutadiene, ethylene/propylene copolymers, or ethylene-propylene/diene copolymers, wherein the polymer is either triblock copolymers, star polymers, radial polymers, multi-block copolymers, or combinations thereof, wherein the composition is substantially free of mineral oils; wherein the ester's chemical formula is: | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045984 | Superconductive Compositions with Enhanced Flux Pinning - A composition of matter including a thin film of a high temperature superconductive oxide having particles randomly dispersed therein, the particles of an yttrium-barium-ruthenium oxide or of an yttrium-barium-niobium oxide is provided. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045985 | SUPERCONDUCTOR COMPRISING LAMELLAR COMPOUND AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A superconductor which comprises a new compound composition substituting for perovskite copper oxides. The superconductor is characterized by comprising a compound which is represented by the chemical formula A(TM) | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045986 | MESH-TYPE STABILIZER FOR FILAMENTARY COATED SUPERCONDUCTORS - A superconductor for mitigating the effects of local current disruptions in a superconducting filament. The superconductor comprises superconducting filaments covered by a medium in electrical communication with the filaments. The covering medium has anisotropic conductivity, the conductivity in a direction substantially aligned with the filaments being selected to stabilize the superconductor near the critical temperature, and the conductivity of the covering in a direction substantially perpendicular to the filaments being selected to permit controlled current sharing between the filaments, especially when a filament is compromised, while simultaneously limiting alternating current (ac) losses. In various embodiments, the covering comprises a wire mesh having longitudinal wires made of a first material having a first conductivity, and transverse wires made of a second material having a second conductivity, different from the first conductivity. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045987 | TERMINAL APPARATUS WITH BUILT-IN FAULT CURRENT LIMITER FOR SUPERCONDUCTING CABLE SYSTEM - A terminal apparatus for a superconducting cable system connects an overhead transmission cable or power appliance such as a breaker in an ambient temperature state to a superconducting cable through which power is transmitted at a cryogenic temperature. The terminal apparatus has: a refrigerant tub which is connected to the end of a superconducting cable and is filled with a refrigerant; a vacuum heat insulating container that surrounds the exterior of the refrigerant tub; a current lead having one end connected to the end portion of the superconducting cable and the other end connected to the overhead transmission cable or power appliance through the refrigerant tub and the vacuum heat insulating container; and a superconducting fault current limiter installed at a center portion of the current lead in the interior of the refrigerant tub to limit fault current. As the superconducting fault current limiter is built in the terminal apparatus, the terminal apparatus itself can play the role of a fault current limiter too. Hence, the terminal apparatus can protect a superconducting cable from a fault current directly by limiting the fault current flowed into the superconducting cable when a power transmission fault occurs. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045988 | HIGH-TEMPERATURE SUPERCONDUCTING RIBBON CONDUCTOR COMPOSITE PROVIDED WITH A COOLING LAYER - A high-temperature superconducting ribbon conductor composite device includes a high-temperature superconducting ribbon conducing composite including a substrate ribbon, at least one buffer layer disposed above the substrate ribbon, an HTSL layer disposed above the at least one buffer layer, and a cover. A cooling layer is disposed on the high-temperature superconducting ribbon conductor composite and includes at least one of a metal and a partly conductive or non-conductive oxide layer of at least one of an alkali, an alkaline earth and a rare earth element. The cooling layer has a thickness of 20 μm to 200 μm. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045989 | SELECTIVE ENRICHMENT OF N-TERMINALLY MODIFIED PEPTIDES FROM COMPLEX SAMPLES - The present invention relates to methods allowing the selective enrichment of N-terminal fragments of polypeptides and/or peptides from complex samples by combining a particular polypeptide/peptide labeling and fractionation strategy with specific chemical and/or enzymatic reactions targeting the N-terminal fragments to be analyzed. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045990 | STRUCTURAL NUCLEIC ACID GUIDED CHEMICAL SYNTHESIS - Disclosed is a composition comprising a nucleic acid and a chemical compound, said composition forming a star structure defining 3 or more stems extending from a reaction center. The stems are formed by a nucleic acid duplex and the chemical compound has been formed in the reaction center as the reaction product of 3 or more chemical groups. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045991 | Methods for the Detection of Colorectal Cancer - This invention relates to an approach for detection of chain truncating mutations based on the utilization of existing sample collection methods such as FOBT platforms, together with advanced methods for cell-free protein expression. “When further combined with mass spectrometry, the invention provides the ability to simultaneously detect changes in the amino acid sequence of multiple peptides. In some embodiments, DNA is isolated from a patient fecal sample and specific regions of a gene (i.e., for example, a K-ras gene or an APC gene) are PCR amplified using specifically designed primers that allow translation of encoded peptide fragments in a cell-free protein synthesis system. Nascent proteins are affinity purified and their mass is detected by MALDI-TOF which allows identifying low levels of mutations. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045992 | DNA SEQUENCING METHOD AND SYSTEM - The present invention relates to the field of gene engineering, provides a DNA sequencing method and system. Said DNA sequencing method includes following steps: A. said DNA is processed into multiple DNA segments, and then constructed into multiple DNA tags; B. amplification of every single DNA tag, and then processed into single stranded DNA; C. Utilize the anchor which can ligate to DNA tags and possesses at least one degenerated base to sequence every single DNA tag and thus produce sequencing signal; D. Obtain sequences of every single DNA segment by sequencing signal. Said DNA sequencing system, includes: unit of short tags construction, unit of amplification, unit of sequencing reaction and unit of signal processing. In this invention, since DNA tags are sequenced by using sequencing anchor with at least one degenerative abase, length of DNA tags that can be directly sequenced is extended. Both short and long DNA tags can be sequenced. Thus application of DNA sequencing is expanded. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045993 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE FOR ASSESSING OBJECT/TEST MATERIAL INTERACTIONS - An object/test material interaction microti iridic device comprising a sample inlet adapted to receive a fluid sample comprising a plurality of objects, an outlet adapted to output the fluid sample from the device, at least one internal surface defining a flow cavity within the device, wherein the flow cavity extends between and is connected to the sample inlet and the outlet for flow of the fluid sample through the flow cavity, the flow cavity comprises a test area to which at least one test material is attached and which is situated in the flow cavity for flow of the fluid sample over the test area, and the flow cavity has an aspect ratio which, when the flow cavity is substantially filled by the fluid sample, provides a substantially constant shear force between the test area and the fluid sample flowing over the test area. The invention further comprises a system incorporating the device, methods of use of the device and system, and methods of analysing interactions. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045994 | PARTICLE CAPTURE DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention provides a device and methods of use thereof in microscale particle capturing and particle pairing. This invention provides particle patterning device, which mechanically traps individual particles within first chambers of capture units, transfer the particles to second chambers of opposing capture units, and traps a second type of particle in the same second chamber. The device and methods allow for high yield assaying of trapped cells, high yield fusion of trapped, paired cells, for controlled binding of particles to cells and for specific chemical reactions between particle interfaces and particle contents. The device and method provide means of identification of the particle population and a facile route to particle collection. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045995 | Flow cytometry for high thorughput screening - The present invention, provides a flow cytometry apparatus for the detection of particles from a plurality of samples comprising: means for moving a plurality of samples comprising particles from a plurality of respective source wells into a fluid flow stream; means for introducing a separation gas between each of the plurality of samples in the fluid flow stream; and means for selectively analyzing each of the plurality of samples for the particles. The present invention also provides a flow cytometry method employing such an apparatus. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045996 | ROBUST REGRESSION BASED EXON ARRAY PROTOCOL SYSTEM AND APPLICATIONS - An analysis technique for genetic data to detect alternative spliced exons. Exon expression of similar data is analyzed using a robust regression technique to find outliers to the main regression. False outliers are detected and removed. The remaining outliers are identified as potential alternative splicing events. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045997 | METHOD AND PRODUCT FOR "IN VITRO" GENOTYPING WITH APPLICATIONS IN ANTI-AGEING MEDICINE - The invention relates to an “in vitro” method for determining the global genetic risk a subject has of developing a pathology associated with aging. Said method is based on the combination of particular genetic risks of developing common pathologies associated with aging. Said particular genetic risks are determined from the results obtained from the simultaneous genotyping of certain genetic variations associated with said pathologies associated with aging and the main objective of which is the use thereof in anti-aging medicine. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045998 | CANDIDATE GENES AND BLOOD BIOMARKERS FOR BIPOLAR MOOD DISORDER, ALCOHOLISM AND STRESS DISORDER - Analysis of the gene expression changes identified a series of novel candidate genes and blood biomarkers for bipolar disorder, alcoholism and stress disorder. These are used for diagnosing the disorders, predicting and monitoring response to treatment. A novel treatment for these co-morbid disorders, DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid—an omega-3 fatty acid) was identified, using these genes and biomarkers, as well as the transgenic animal model. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110045999 | IDENTIFICATION OF NOVEL SUBGROUPS OF HIGH-RISK PEDIATRIC PRECURSOR B ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA, OUTCOME CORRELATIONS AND DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC METHODS RELATED TO SAME - The present invention relates to the identification of genetic markers patients with high risk B-precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) and associated methods and their relationship to therapeutic outcome. The present invention also relates to diagnostic, prognostic and related methods using these genetic markers, as well as kits which provide microchips and/or immunoreagents for performing analysis on leukemia patients. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110046000 | METHODS TO INCREASE THE PHOTOSTABILITY OF DYES - The presently disclosed subject matter provides dyes having an improved photostability, biosensors comprising such dyes, and methods of use thereof, including methods for detecting target molecules in a sample under test and for live-cell imaging. The dyes can include a binding member, including a biomolecule or fragments thereof, which can interact with target molecules of interest and can be specific to a given conformational state or covalent modification, e.g., phosphorylation, of the target molecule. The presently disclosed dyes can be used for detecting changes in the binding, conformational change, or posttranslational modification of the target molecule. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110046001 | Multiplex Assay for Respiratory Viruses - A method of detecting the presence of a plurality of respiratory viruses using a multiplexed diagnostic assay is disclosed. The method provides a plurality of oligonucleotides that each is specific for a specific respiratory virus. A multiplex PCR is run using the oligonucleotides, which produces double-stranded products. The method also provides a plurality of extension oligonucleotides that each is specific for a specific double-stranded product. Each extension oligonucleotide also has a distinct second portion having a unique sequence. A primer extension reaction is run using the extension oligonucleotides, which produces single-stranded products. The single-stranded products are hybridized to a solid carrier. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110046002 | Seven Gene Breast Cancer Predictor - The invention provides a molecular marker set that can be used for prognosis of breast cancer in a patient using histologically normal tissue. The invention also provides methods for evaluating prognosis of breast cancer in a patient based on a molecular molecular signature. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110046003 | ALPHA-SELECTIVE SIALYL PHOSPHATE DONORS FOR PREPARATION OF SIALOSIDES AND SIALOSIDE ARRAYS FOR INFLUENZA VIRUS DETECTION - A novel N-acetyl-5-N,4-O-carbonyl-protected dibutyl sialyl phosphate donor for sialylation of both primary and sterically hindered secondary acceptors to prepare sialosides with high yield and α-selectivity is disclosed. Methods for making disaccharide building blocks comprising α(2→3), α(2→6), α(2→8), α(2→8)/α(2→9) alternate, and α(2→9) sialosides are provided. methods for one-pot synthesis of complex sialosides are disclosed. Libraries of sialosides and methods for using the libraries for detection and receptor binding analysis of surface glycoproteins or pathogens and cancer cells are disclosed. Methods for distinguishing between hemagglutinin (HA) from various strains of influenza are provided. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110046004 | Magnetic-nanoparticle conjugates and methods of use - The present invention provides novel compositions of binding moiety-nanoparticle conjugates, aggregates of these conjugates, and novel methods of using these conjugates, and aggregates. The nanoparticles in these conjugates can be magnetic metal oxides, either monodisperse or polydisperse. Binding moieties can be, e.g., oligonucleotides, polypeptides, or polysaccharides. Oligonucleotide sequences are linked to either non-polymer surface functionalized metal oxides or with functionalized polymers associated with the metal oxides. The novel compositions can be used in assays for detecting target molecules, such as nucleic acids and proteins, in vitro or as magnetic resonance (MR) contrast agents to detect target molecules in living organisms. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110046005 | METHOD AND NUCLEIC ACIDS FOR THE ANALYSIS OF COLON CELL PROLIFERATIVE DISORDERS - Provided are methods and nucleic acids for detecting, differentiating or distinguishing between colon cell proliferative disorders by analysis of one or more of the genes Versican, TPEF, H-Cadherin, Calcitonin, and EYA4. Further provided are novel nucleic acid sequences useful for the cell proliferative disorder specific analysis of said genes as well as methods, assays and kits thereof. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110046006 | MEANS AND METHODS FOR TYPING A CELL ISOLATE OF AN INDIVIDUAL SUFFERING FROM A PSYCHIATRIC DISORDER OR AT RISK OF SUFFERING THERE FROM - The present invention relates to a method for typing a cell isolate of an individual suffering from a pychiatric disorder, or at risk for suffering there from, the method comprising providing an RNA sample from a cell isolate from said individual; determining RNA levels for a set of genes in said RNA sample, wherein said set of genes comprises at least two of the genes listed in Table 9; and typing said isolate on the basis of the levels of RNA determined for said set of genes. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110046007 | PROBE, PROBE SET, PROBE CARRIER, AND TESTING METHOD - A probe, a set of probes, and a probe carrier on which the probe or the set of probes is immobilized, are provided for classification of fungus species. The probe or the set of probes is capable of collectively detecting fungus of the same species and distinguishingly detecting those fungus from fungus of other species. The probe is an oligonucleotide probe for detecting a pathogenic fungus DNA and includes at least one of base sequences of SEQ ID NOS. 1 to 2 and mutated sequences thereof. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110046008 | SCREENING ASSAYS AND METHODS - Screening assays and methods of performing such assays are provided. In certain examples, the assays and methods may be designed to determine whether or not two or more species can associate with each other. In some examples, the assays and methods may be used to determine if a known antigen binds to an unknown monoclonal antibody. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110046009 | METHODS FOR DETECTING DNA METHYLATION USING ENCODED PARTICLES - Methods for detecting the methylation status of a target genomic locus are provided. Methods described allow for simultaneous assay of multiple cytosines in a target genomic locus. Assays of multiple cytosines in a target genomic locus provide detection of an aggregate cytosine methylation state of the target genomic locus. Methods to detect methylation of a genomic locus associated with a disease or disorder characterized by aberrant methylation of the genomic locus, such as, but not limited to, Fragile X mental retardation syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, Angelman sydrome, Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, and Russell-Silverman syndrome, diabetes, cancer, multiple sclerosis or schizophrenia are described herein. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110046010 | POLYNUCLEOTIDES FOR USE AS TAGS AND TAG COMPLEMENTS, MANUFACTURE AND USE THEREOF - A family of minimally cross-hybridizing nucleotide sequences, methods of use, etc. A specific family of 210 24 mers is described. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110046011 | SECRETION OF PROTEINS WITH MULTIPLE DISULFIDE BONDS IN BACTERIA AND USES THEREOF - The invention provides methods for using the Twin Arginine Translocation pathway in bacteria to produce heterologous polypeptides that have multiple disulfide bonds. Methods of screening polypeptide libraries produced by secretion through the TAT pathway are also provided. The invention provides improved methods for production of heterologous polypeptides having at least one disulfide bond. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110046012 | METHOD OF ENHANCING ENZYME ACTIVITY - Described are methods and means for enhancing enzyme activity toward insoluble substrates. This is achieved by means of in vitro compartmentalization in which an insoluble microparticle functions both as the enzyme substrate and as a structure for negative selection. Enhanced enzymes expressed from a microparticle-linked polynucleotide library preferentially degrade the microparticle releasing specific gene variants into solution. Gene variants encoding less active enzyme variants remain linked to the microparticle and may be removed through centrifugation, thus enriching the polynucleotide library for more active enzyme variants. These methods may be used to enhance cellulase and ligninase activity toward insoluble cellulosic biomass. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110046013 | METHOD TO GENERATE BIOMOLECULAR MICRO- AND NANO-PATTERNS BY PARTICLE PRINTING LITHOGRAPHY - Methods for preparing useful patterns of biomolecules on solid supports employ particle printing lithography techniques whereby suspensions of different bioconjugates are loaded onto portions of a master pattern formed by a series of portions in a support that are compatible with an attractive force to which the bioconjugates respond. The master pattern of the bioconjugates can then be transferred to a biocompatible matrix for biological and medical applications. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110046014 | PROMOTER AND PLASMID SYSTEM FOR GENETIC ENGINEERING - This invention provides a series of low-copy number plasmids comprising restriction endonuclease recognition sites useful for cloning at least three different genes or operons, each flanked by a terminator sequence, the plasmids containing variants of glucose isomerase promoters for varying levels of protein expression. The materials and methods are useful for genetic engineering in microorganisms, especially where multiple genetic insertions are sought. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110046015 | PEPTIDE IMMOBILIZATION SOLUTION AND USE THEREOF - Disclosed is a peptide immobilization technique which can achieve the immobilization of a satisfactory quantity of a peptide on a solid support. In the immobilization of a peptide on a solid support, a surfactant is allowed to coexist on the solid support together with the peptide. In this manner, the quantity of the peptide immobilized on the solid support can be increased. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110046016 | DISPOSABLE REACTION VESSEL WITH INTEGRATED OPTICAL ELEMENTS - The present invention provides disposable, semi-reusable, or single use reaction vessels with integrated optical elements for use with diffraction based assay systems. The vessel for assaying liquids for analytes includes a housing having at least one chamber or well for receiving a liquid therein and an optical element integrally formed with the housing for directing an incident light beam towards the well or chamber and directing a light beam away from the chamber after the light beam has interacted with analytes present in the liquid. The vessel may be test tube such as a blood collection tube, with or without, an optical element but having a pattern of analyte-specific receptors located on an inner surface of the tube wall so that when a liquid is introduced into the interior of the test tube analytes present in the liquid can bind with the pattern of analyte-specific receptors. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110046017 | MOLD OF RECIPIENT BLOCK AND USAGE THEREOF - Disclosed are a mold for the preparation of recipient blocks, having a certain space at the top and containing multiple sample-receiving holes in the bottom thereof and a method for preparing a tissue microarray block, comprising: (1) arraying samples in the sample-receiving holes in the mold for the preparation of recipient blocks; (2) placing the mold for the preparation of recipient blocks in a base mold and pushing the samples toward the bottom of the base mold; (3) filling the base mold with a liquid base material for the recipient block and incubating the liquid base material at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time period; and (4) separating the tissue microarray block from the mold for the preparation of recipient blocks, said tissue microarray block being formed as the liquid base material is solidified so that the samples are embedded in a microarray pattern within the solidified material. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110046018 | SERS-BASED, SINGLE STEP, REAL-TIME DETECTION OF PROTEIN KINASE AND/OR PHOSPHATASE ACTIVITY - This invention provides novel compositions and methods for the detection, and/or quantification, of the presence and/or activity of one or more kinases and/or phosphatases. In certain embodiments this invention a device for the detection of kinase and/or phosphatase activity where the device comprises a Raman active surface comprising features that enhance Raman scattering having attached thereto a plurality of kinase and/or phosphatase substrate molecules. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110046019 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMMOBILIZING TARGET MATERIAL ON SUBSTRATE - A method for immobilizing a target material on a substrate includes applying a voltage across a first solution including the target material in contact with a surface of a film including a pore disposed therein, a second solution in contact with an opposite surface of the film, and a substrate disposed facing the opposite surface of the film, moving the target material from the first solution, through the pore of the film into the second solution, and immobilizing the target material on the substrate. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110046020 | NOVEL ION CHANNEL-FORMING PEPTIDES - The invention pertains generally to novel compositions and methods for constructing chemically sensitive ion channels. The compositions and methods include, for example, novel gramicidin A derivatives and their use in constructing novel ion channels for use as biosensors. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110046021 | TAG FREE BIO SENSING MICRO STRIP - In one embodiment, a system for determining information about an assay incorporates a filter assembly that includes an optical structure configured to be removably attachable to a laser resonating cavity of the system, the optical structure being configured to form a portion of the laser resonating cavity such that it reflects light propagating through a gain medium in the laser resonating cavity when attached thereto. The optical structure can include a first surface having an array of one or more sites, each site containing an assay, and a second surface configured such that the second surface is disposed within the laser resonating cavity forming a portion of the laser resonating cavity. The optical structure is configured to optically interact with the assay to change one or more characteristics of light in the laser resonating cavity based on a reaction that occurs in an assay on said first surface. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110046022 | CRYSTALLIZATION DEVICE FOR HIGH-THROUGHPUT VISUAL INSPECTION AND X-RAY DIFFRACTION ANALYSIS - A crystallization chip has a two-dimensional substrate surface with modified wetting properties convenient for the evaluation of the crystallization experiment results by optical microscope and by X-ray diffraction. A crystallization chip mount comprises a base and a support structure that is connected to the base. The support structure provides a first channel that receives a portion of the crystallization chip. A crystallization chip holder comprises a body defining at least one slot to slidably receive the crystallization chip described herein. The at least one slot extends from an upper surface to a lower surface of the body. The crystallization chip holder further includes at least one support surface for each slot. For a given slot the at least one support surface is disposed on an edge of at least two surfaces of portions of the body that define the given slot. During use, the at least one support surface supports the crystallization chip prior to, during or after the formation of crystals. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110046023 | Scale and corrosion inhibitors for high temperature and pressure conditions - The present invention relates to a method for inhibiting scale and corrosion in aqueous systems, for example, under high temperature and pressure conditions such as temperatures up to 250° C. and/or pressures up to 10000 psi (i.e., about 68.9 MPa). The method involves providing polymer compositions comprising 1% to 100% by weight of a phosphorus-containing amide monomer to such aqueous systems, which arise, for example, in connection with oilfield operations and some water treatment applications. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110046024 | ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY SURFACTANT COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - The present invention is directed to an enhanced oil recovery composition comprising (a) a surfactant comprising an alkylated hydroxyaromatic sulfonate having the general formula: | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110046025 | Low Molecular Weight Graft Copolymers - Low molecular weight graft copolymer comprising a synthetic component formed from at least one or more olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acid monomers or salts thereof, and a natural component formed from a hydroxyl-containing natural moiety. The number average molecular weight of the graft copolymer is about 100,000 or less, and the weight percent of the natural component in the graft copolymer is about 50 wt % or greater based on total weight of the graft copolymer. Processes for preparing such graft copolymers are also disclosed. | 2011-02-24 |
| 20110046026 | NANOGRAPHENE LAYERS AND PARTICLES AND LUBRICANTS INCORPORATING THE SAME - A method of making at least one nanographene layer is disclosed herein. The method includes selecting X hydrocarbon precursor and Y hydrogen gas (H | 2011-02-24 |