09th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 63 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100055081 | LONG-LASTING ABSORPTION OF FLAVONOIDS - The present invention relates to methods for a long-term and sustained release of flavonoids, in particular rhamnose-containing flavonoids, and for prolonging the uptake of said flavonoids in the gastro-intestinal tract. It further relates to compositions comprising said flavonoid and α-rhamnosidase. It also encompasses compositions comprising hesperidin and hesperetin-7-glucoside. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055084 | LIQUID FORMULATIONS OF CARBOXAMIDE ARTHROPODICIDES - Disclosed are suspension concentrate compositions comprising by weight based on the total weight of the composition, (a) from about 0.1 to about 50% of one or more carboxamide arthropodicides that are solid at room temperature; (b) from 0 to about 50% of one or more biologically active agents other than the carboxamide arthropodicides; (c) from about 20 to about 70% of water; (d) from about 10 to about 70% of one or more water-immiscible liquid compounds; and (e) from about 1 to about 55% of a surfactant component having a dispersing property. This invention also relates to a method for controlling an arthropod pest comprising diluting said suspension concentrate composition with water, optionally adding an adjuvant to form a diluted composition, and contacting the arthropod pest or its environment with an effective amount of said diluted composition. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055085 | HYDROLASES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - Provided are hydrolases, including lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases, and polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. Further provided are polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases and methods for preparing low saturate or low trans fat oils, such as low saturate or low trans fat animal or vegetable oils, e.g., soy or canola oils. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055088 | CXCR4 Antagonists for Wound Healing and Re-Epithelialization - The present invention provides novel uses for CXCR4 antagonists, including specifically peptides of the T-140 family, in the treatment of skin burns and other injuries. The invention further provides methods for increasing epithelialisation in a subject in need thereof, and for preventing or inhibiting fibrosis and excessive scar formation, using peptide inhibitors of the T-140 family as well as other CXCR4 antagonists. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055090 | 2-AMINOTHIAZOLE-4-CARBOXYLIC AMIDES AS PROTEIN KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to novel Anilinopiperazine Derivatives of formula (I), compositions comprising the Anilinopiperazine Derivatives, and methods for using the Anilinopiperazine Derivatives for treating or preventing a proliferative disorder, an anti-proliferative disorder, inflammation, arthritis, a central nervous system disorder, a cardiovascular disease, alopecia, a neuronal disease, an ischemic injury, a viral disease, a fungal infection, or a disorder related to the activity of a protein kinase. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055091 | Novel GL-50 Molecules and Uses Therefor - The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated GL50 nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel GL50 polypeptides. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing GL50 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a GL50 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated GL50 polypeptides, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-GL50 antibodies. Diagnostic, screening, and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055093 | PAN-CELL SURFACE RECEPTOR-SPECIFIC THERAPEUTICS - Provided are pan-cell surface receptor-specific therapeutics, methods for preparing them and methods of treatment using them. Among the pan-cell surface receptor-specific therapeutics are pan-HER-specific therapeutics that interact with at least two different HER receptor ligands and/or dimerize with or interact with two or more HER cell surface receptors. By virtue of these properties, the therapeutics modulate the activity of at least two cell surface receptors and are useful for therapeutic purposes. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055096 | METHODS AND REAGENTS FOR THE ANALYSIS AND PURIFICATION OF POLYSACCHARIDES - The disclosure provides fusion proteins comprising a carbohydrate recognition domain of an innate immunity receptor and a heterologous polypeptide. The fusion proteins of the disclosure may be used, for example, to fingerprint polysaccharide compositions and to purify polysaccharide compositions. Polysaccharide compositions include those isolated from | 2010-03-04 |
20100055097 | STABLE LYOPHILIZED PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION OF IGG ANTIBODIES - This invention is directed to a stable lyophilized pharmaceutical formulation prepared by lyophilizing an aqueous formulation comprising a high concentration, e.g. 50 mg/ml or more, of an IgG antibody in about 5-25 mM histidine buffer having pH from about 5.5 to about 6.5, about 0.005%-0.03% polysorbate, sucrose, and optionally serine, and/or mannitol. This lyophilized formulation is stable at room temperature for at least 6 months, and preferably 1 year. This lyophilized formulation has a short reconstitution time of less than 2 minutes, and is suitable for parenteral administration such as intravenous, intramuscular, intraperitoneal, or subcutaneous injection. This invention is exemplified by the anti-IL2 receptor antibody. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055118 | Peptidic Growth Hormone Secretagogues Analog Compounds and Preparations Thereof - Peptidic chemical compounds obtained by in silico molecular modelling, having a structure that enables them to perform the same functions of peptidic growth hormone secretagogues. The invention also comprises the preparations containing such compounds and the use in medicines, food additives, nutritional supplements or other formulations of human or animal use. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055120 | PROSTATE STEM CELL ANTIGEN (PSCA) VARIANTS AND SUBSEQUENCES THEREOF - PSCA and its encoded protein, and variants thereof, are described wherein PSCA exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, PSCA provides a diagnostic, prognostic, propylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The PSCA gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with PSCA can be used in active or passive immunization. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055124 | BRACHYSPIRA PILOSICOLI 72kDa OUTER-MEMBRANE PROTEIN AND DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - The invention relates to | 2010-03-04 |
20100055127 | Procedure For Expressing A Tbpb Protein On The Bacterial Surface Of An Attenuated Oral Live Vaccine As Prototype Of A Meningitis B Vaccine - A procedure for obtaining the expression of a membrane antigen of a pathogen against which an live oral vaccine development is desirable on the surface of a negative Gram bacteria to which virulence is attenuated, or another bacteria or other Gram negative or positive bacteria with probiotic features which are compatible with the proposed expression system and that can be used as a live oral vaccine, wherein a plasmid is constructed and obtained based on the structure of pET family plasmids, with tbpB gene incorporated under the control of T7 promoter or another equivalent one, with the addition of a metabolic marker in the plasmid vector, previously cloned with its own promoter, inactivating, at the same time, the antibiotic resistance. In addition, recombinant microorganism such as an attenuated vaccine strain against group B meningitis with immunizing and protective properties against infection by | 2010-03-04 |
20100055128 | METHOD FOR THE PURIFICATION OF ALPHAVIRUS REPLICON PARTICLES - Methods of production and purification for viruses and virus-derived vectors, including those related to alphaviruses, are disclosed. in one aspect, methods of purification that subject alphavirus replicon particle preparations to one or more steps of chromatographic purification, such as using an ion exchange resin, are provided. Also disclosed are methods of characterizing alphavirus replicon particles and utilizing these materials for vaccines and gene-based therapeutics. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055129 | MODULATORS OF MYC, METHODS OF USING THE SAME, AND METHODS OF INDENTIFIYING AGENTS THAT MODULATE MYC - Disclosed herein are methods of modulation of the viability of a cell. Further disclosed herein are methods of modulating an immune response. Further disclosed herein are methods of identifying agents capable of modulation of the viability of a cell or an immune response. Further disclosed herein are agents and compositions capable of modulation of the viability of a cell or an immune response. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055130 | STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS PROTEINS AND NUCLEIC ACIDS - The invention provides proteins from | 2010-03-04 |
20100055133 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides for a pharmaceutical composition that includes tetrabenazine and a release-retarding agent; and a method of treating a hyperkinetic movement disorder (e.g., Huntington's disease, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, hemiballismus, senile chorea, tic disorders, tardive dyskinesia, myoclonlus, dystoniia and/or Tourette's syndrome). The method includes administering an effective amount of the pharmaceutical composition, for a period of time effective to treat the hyperkinetic movement disorder. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055135 | ENHANCIN OF HEPATITIS B VIRUS VACCINE AND ITS GENE - This invention relates to a HB vaccine enhancing protein, its gene, gene engineering method for expressing this protein, and the application of this method. The cDNA of this protein, which is screened out from human liver cDNA library, is sequenced and then cloned into prokaryotic or eukaryotic (animal or plant) cell for expression of protein coded by the cDNA (for example, cloning into prokaryotic expression carrier and expression in | 2010-03-04 |
20100055137 | Microemulsion & sub-micron emulsion process & compositions - An oil in water microemulsion or sub-micron emulsion composition for dermal delivery of at least one pharmaceutically active ingredient, is provided. The composition includes an oil phase dispersed throughout a water phase, the oil phase including at least one member selected from the group consisting of an animal oil, a mineral oil, a vegetable oil, a silane member, a siloxane, an ester, a fatty acid, a fat, a halogen compound, and an alkoxylated alcohol; and at least one lipophilic surfactant, the water phase including at least one hydrophilic surfactant, water and optionally a non-surfactant amphiphilic compound, the weight ratio of the at least one hydrophilic surfactant to the at least one lipophilic surfactant being approximately 9.0:1.0 to 2.0:3.0. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055168 | CATIONIC LIPIDS AND USES THEREOF - Cationic lipids, cationic lipid based drug delivery systems, ways to make them and methods of treating diseases using them are disclosed. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055171 | Pharmaceutical Formulation Comprising Donepezil - The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising 2,3-dihydro-5,6-dimethoxy-2-[[1-(phenylmethyl)-4-piperidinyl]methyl]-1H-inden-1-one, herein after referred to as Donepezil, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for treating of Alzheimer's disease and senile dementia. The present invention also relates to a manufacturing process for the preparation of Donepezil tablets containing and retaining polymorphic Form I of Donepezil hydrochloride. This composition also discloses the use of the excipients that ensure adequate flowability of a dry blend as well as required content uniformity and drug release rate of the final product. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055173 | RELEASE OF STATINS IN THE INTESTINE - The present invention provides a controlled absorption formulation in which modified release of the active ingredient preferentially occurs in the lower gastrointestinal tract, including the colon. The formulation supports a significantly higher bioavailability of the active ingredient in the body of the subject than that can be achieved from the currently used conventional formulation, such that therapeutically significant plasma levels of statin are maintained for an extended period after administration. The formulation preferably features a core, a subcoat surrounding the core comprising at least one water soluble hydrophilic carrier and an outer coating. The core is optionally and preferably in the form of a tablet. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055175 | SOFT GELATIN CAPSULE SHELLS CONTAINING OIL SOLUBLE FLAVORING AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - A novel gelatin capsule shell having reduced hardness and enhanced chewability has now been discovered. The present invention is based, at least in part, on the finding that soft gelatin capsule shells can be produced, for example, by the incorporation of oil soluble flavoring and increased levels of plasticizer such as glycerin. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055177 | MODIFIED RELEASE COMPOSITION OF LEVETIRACETAM AND PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF - Provided are modified release levetiracetam compositions, and processes for preparing them. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055200 | Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Composition - The present invention discloses a composition that contains (1) an effective amount of an analgesically and/or anti-inflammatory active fraction separated from a mixture of plasma and/or serum, and (2) at least one metal, metal ion or metal salt, in which the mixture has been denatured. Also disclosed are methods of producing the composition for treating a subject afflicted with inflammation and/or pain. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055201 | ANTI-PARASITIC METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS UTILIZING DIINDOLYLMETHANE-RELATED INDOLES - The present invention includes methods and compositions for the treatment and prevention of protozoal parasitic infections utilizing Diindolylmethane-related indoles. Additive and synergistic interaction of Diindolylmethane-related indoles with other known anti-parasitic and pro-apoptotic agents is believed to permit more effective therapy and prevention of protozoal parasitic infections. The methods and compositions described provide new treatment of protozoal parasitic diseases of mammals and birds including malaria, leishmaniasis, trypanosomiasis, trichomoniasis, neosporosis and coccidiosis. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055203 | SOLID COMPOSITION FOR TREATING WATER - Solid water treatment compositions are provided comprising (a) a halogen-containing source; (b) a boron-containing source; and (c) a polyphosphate-containing source. Methods for their use are also provided. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055205 | FUNCTIONAL CONSUMABLE COMPOSITIONS FOR PROMOTING SKIN HEALTH AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - A functional consumable composition for promoting skin health may comprise, for each 100% by dry weight, no more than about 0.2% by dry weight catechin and no more than about 2% by dry weight amino acid. The amino acid may comprise at least one of 1-proline and 1-arginine, and the weight % 1-proline to weight % 1-arginine may be greater than about 2. Another functional consumable composition may comprise no more than about 0.2% by dry weight catechin and at least one of lipoic acid, selenium, vitamin E, vitamin B, and vitamin C. A source of the catechin may comprise at least one of white tea solids and epigallocatechin gallate extract. Methods for using such functional consumable compositions are also described. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055206 | Use of ribose in first response to acute myocardial infarction - D-ribose is administered to patients suffering an acute myocardial infarction during first response care, in order to prevent cardiac compromise. In those patients able to ingest fluids, two to five grams of D-ribose is administered orally. In a patients unable to ingest fluids, or in a patient with and intravenous line, pyrogen-free D-ribose is administered intravenously at a rate of 50-300 mg/kg/hour. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055207 | METHODS OF MAKING AND USING A LIQUID CONCENTRATE THICKENER - A process for thickening a liquid food comprises admixing an effective amount of an aqueous concentrate thickener composition with a liquid food which is capable of being thickened by a concentrate thickener composition. Preferably, the aqueous thickener concentrate is contained in a package and consists essentially of fully hydrated xanthan gum and water in a concentration suitable for thickening a portion of liquid food to facilitate its consumption by a person with dysphagia. A method of preparing the packaged aqueous concentrate thickener comprises preparing the aqueous concentrate thickener composition and packaging the aqueous concentrate thickener in packages suitable for sending the packaged aqueous concentrate thickener to a locale of a person with dysphagia. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055218 | NOVEL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to novel compositions comprising rosehip and at least one additional component e.g. selected from ligustilide, oleuropein (I), oleuropein aglycone (II), hydroxytyrosol, genistein, magnolol, honokiol, magnolia bark extract, cashew fruit extract and | 2010-03-04 |
20100055220 | SKIN EXTERNAL PREPARATION IN THE FORM OF WATER-IN-OIL EMULSION COMPRISING CERAMIDE - A technology for delivering a ceramide across the horny layer of skin to sufficiently exert the effects of the ceramide is disclosed. Specifically, an external preparation for skin containing a ceramide delivers the ceramide across the horny layer to near the dermis when the skin preparation is applied on the skin surface. The described skin external preparation contains a ceramide, an organically modified clay mineral, a diester of N-acylglutamic acid, and a phytosterol as components in the form of water-in-oil emulsion. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055223 | ICE CAKE MAKING APPARATUS AND METHOD - The ice cake maker includes a pair of molds (A and B) formed from a material having a relatively high heat conductivity such as aluminum and guide rods ( | 2010-03-04 |
20100055224 | Suction Structure for a Mold - A suction structure for a mold includes a mold base, two airtight units, a plurality of air holes, and a plurality of air channels. The two airtight units are disposed in the mold base at interval and a suction zone is defined between the two airtight units. The plurality of air holes is located in the suction zone. The plurality of air channels is located in the suction zone and connected with the plurality of air holes. Based on the engagement of the suction zone, the plurality of air holes, and the plurality of air channels, a thin film can adhere to a mold via vacuum as air within the suction zone is extracted through the plurality of air holes. Thus, the thin film adheres to the mold fast and in a level manner, and thereby improving the yield rate of In-Mold Decoration process. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055228 | EJECTOR FOR INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE AND MOVING PLATE INCLUDING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is an ejector for an injection molding machine used to extract a molded product formed inside a die, the ejector including: a first ejector plate which is movably installed in a moving plate for fixing the die; a second ejector plate which is separably connected to the first ejector plate; and an ejector pin which is installed in at least one of the first and second ejector plates so as to push outward the molded product. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055230 | PRODUCT AND PROCESS FOR ELEVATING LIPID BLOOD LEVELS IN LIVESTOCK - The present invention provides feed or food products for consumption by animals or humans which include respective quantities of flax oil and non-flax carbohydrate. The flax oil and carbohydrate are mixed together and simultaneously subjected to an elevated temperature of at least about 120° F. and subsequently cooled; the flax oil is used at a level so that the final product contains at least about 5% by weight flax oil. It has been found that the products of the invention, when fed at effective levels, induce increased in vivo synthesis of desirable eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). | 2010-03-04 |
20100055231 | FLAVOR RELEASING CORES AND THEIR USE IN CHEWING GUM - Flavor releasing structures for chewing gum have about 30% to about 60% thermoplastic cellulose material, about 5% to about 50% non-cellulosic thermoplastic polymer, and about 10% to about 40% porous flavor reservoir material. Optionally the flavor releasing structure may comprise about 5% to about 25% plasticizer. The cores may be coated with a flavor barrier coating. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055233 | Optimized Flavored Polymeric Compositions - The present invention relates to optimization of flavored polymeric compositions and methods of producing optimized flavored polymeric compositions. More specifically, the invention relates to flavored polymeric compositions comprising “flavor enhancing agents” alone or in combination with other flavorants as well as polymeric articles made from the same, wherein articles made from such polymeric compositions are not intended to be consumed, significantly destructed, masticated or fully or partially dissolved to release flavor. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055234 | HYDROLASES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - Provided are hydrolases, including lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases, and polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. Further provided are polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases and methods for preparing low saturate or low trans fat oils, such as low saturate or low trans fat animal or vegetable oils, e.g., soy or canola oils. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055248 | PRODUCTS CONTAINING POLYPHENOLS - Shelf-stable products, particularly beverages, containing polyphenols and optionally sterol and/or stanol esters are disclosed. Loss of polyphenols during the heat processing of the products is prevented by reducing the pH of the product by at least 0.2 after mixing and prior to heat processing. The pH of the final beverage should be about pH 4.6 to about pH 6.8. The preferred products are low fat cocoa beverages containing at least 0.2-5 micrograms of cocoa polyphenols per gram of the beverage. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055250 | NATURALLY SWEETENED JUICE BEVERAGE PRODUCTS - Naturally sweetened reduced calorie, light, or low-calorie beverage products and methods for making the same are disclosed. The beverage products comprise at least one fruit juice, at least one natural non-nutritive sweetener, and homogenized pulp. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055251 | FAT SOLUBLE FOOD BAR - The present invention provides a food bar having a core section that is laden with calcium and fat soluble vitamins. Preferably the core section comprises chocolate and may include crisp rice cereal, marshmallow or other material. The fat soluble vitamins provided in the present invention are vitamins A, D, E and K. The present invention may include vitamin C. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055253 | MICRO-ENCAPSULATED CAPSICUM, METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME AND USE THEREOF - A food additive or feed ration for an animal contains an active agent including at least one capsaicinoid. The additive or ration is prepared by a method which includes the step of cold-state atomizing of granulating a liquid mixture containing an encapsulation fat, the active agent including at least one capsaicinoid. Solid particles of the mixture are thus produced. The cold-state atomization or the granulation act on the nature of the encapsulating fat, on the particle size, and on the temperature of the atomization step in order to control the capsaicinoid release kinetics in the digestive tract of animals. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055255 | Sweetener Compositions and Methods for Their Manufacture - Disclosed are sweetener compositions that comprise rebaudioside A and have a taste profile, mouthfeel, texture, and other physical properties comparable to that of caloric sweeteners. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055258 | Bread Product - A bread product having a length greater than a width thereof and a longitudinal slice along a length thereof. The slice defines two halves of the bread product. The bread product includes a groove extending along at least a portion of a longitudinal length of at least one of the halves, and is for receiving a food product therein. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055260 | PACKAGE FOR HEATING A FOOD PRODUCT - A package for heating a food product. The package has a base for supporting the package on a surface, a support flap foldably connected to the base, and an end panel foldably connected to the base, and a tray for supporting a food product. The tray is foldably connected to the end panel and is for being supported above the base by the end panel and the support flap. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055262 | PROCESS FOR THICKENING HUMAN BREAST MILK - A process for thickening human breast milk, the process comprising admixing the human breast milk with an effective amount of an aqueous thickener concentrate. Preferably, the aqueous thickener concentrate is contained in a package and consists essentially of fully hydrated xanthan gum and water. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055263 | PRESERVED SLICES OF VEGETABLES AND FRUITS AND PROCESSING METHODS - A dehydrated slice of a vegetable or a fruit is provided, which is adapted to be rehydrated by a rehydration process, having a circumference which is substantially the same as the circumference of the respective slice of the raw vegetable, and having a thickness which is reduced about 20 to 90% in comparison to the thickness of the respective slice of the raw vegetable or fruit. The dehydrated slice has a planar surface. Furthermore, a method is provided to produce said dehydrated slices. Said dehydrated slices are adapted to be rehydrated by a rehydration process herein provided, whereby performance of said process leads to a rehydrated slice with a thickness of the respective raw vegetable or fruit. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055265 | COMPOUND CONSISTING OF PRECIPITATED SILICA AND PHOSPHATE AND USE THEREOF AS NUTRIENT INTAKE LIQUID SUPPORT AND AS ANTICAKING AGENT WITH NUTRIENT INTAKE - The invention concerns compounds, for use as liquid support and as anticaking agent, and, simultaneously, as nutrient additive in particular for animals, including of precipitated silica and phosphate selected among phosphates of elements of groups Ia or IIa of the periodic table of the elements and rare-earth phosphates, the compounds being in the form of substantially spherical pellets. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055266 | STABLE FOAM AND PROCESS FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - A stable foam of a liquid matrix, gas bubbles and a structuring agent that forms a lamellar or vesicular cage structure without generating a gel imparting a rubbery texture to the foam. The lamellar cage structure entraps at least a substantial portion of the gas bubbles and liquid matrix therein to retain and stabilize the gas bubbles and liquid in a sufficiently compact structure that substantially prevents drainage of the liquid matrix as well as coalescence and creaming of the gas bubbles to maintain stability of the foam even when the foam is subjected to multiple heat shocks. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055281 | Emulsions and Microcapsules With Substances Having Low Interfacial Tension, Methods of Making and Using Thereof - Disclosed are emulsions and microcapsules that comprise one or more substances with a low interfacial tension. Methods of making the emulsions and microcapsules as well as methods of using them are also disclosed. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055282 | EXTRUSION DIE AND PROCESS FOR FORMING CEREAL FLAKES - An extrusion die for extruding cooked dough includes at least one slot having an inlet, an outlet and a land. The land has a length and a depth, with the depth extending between the inlet and the outlet and the length extending between a first side and a second side of the land. The depth of the land varies along at least a portion of the length. A process for forming cereal flakes using the extrusion die includes the steps of extruding and cutting. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055283 | CEREAL FLOUR COMPOSITION CONTAINING WHEAT FLOUR FROM SWEET WHEAT AND FOOD PRODUCT USING THE SAME - An object of the present invention is to provide a cereal flour raw material that can provide products having superb texture. A further object of the present invention is to provide a food product manufactured using such a cereal flour raw material. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055286 | LOW-LACTOSE AND LACTOSE-FREE MILK PRODUCT AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - The invention relates to a low-lactose and a lactose-free milk product and to a process for the production thereof. The lactose in the milk raw material is hydrolyzed, proteins, minerals and sugars are separated into different fractions by the membrane technique, and a low-lactose or a lactose-free milk product is composed from the fractions. The invention provides a milk product, the water therein originating from the original milk raw material. In addition, useful by-products are produced in the process. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055289 | LOW-LACTOSE AND LACTOSE-FREE MILK PRODUCT AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - The invention relates to a process for separating milk components, wherein proteins, sugars and minerals are separated into different fractions. The lactose of milk is first hydrolyzed completely or partially, after which proteins, minerals and sugars are separated into fractions in a phased nanofiltration. The obtained fractions may also be further processed by chromatography, membrane techniques, and/or evaporation to further improve the separation of said components. The invention also relates to a low-lactose or lactose-free milk composed of these fractions. By means of the invention, calcium and protein losses can be minimized. Also, the energy content of the product can be reduced. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055292 | Black Pepper Substitute - I propose to make a black pepper substitute. A product that will shake like ground black pepper and taste like black pepper without the peppercorn shell. Product ingredients will be free of the contaminants inherent to black pepper. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055293 | METHOD FOR REDUCING THE OIL UPTAKE IN FRIED FOODSTUFFS - The invention relates to a method for reducing the oil uptake of extruded and fried food products. The method of the invention comprises partially replacing said cook-up starch and/or instant starch in the ingredients of said food product by, or adding a hydrophobic starch. It has been found that the resulting food products have a remarkable lower tendency to take up oil when being fried. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055294 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR COATING BALLOON CATHETERS - Embodiments of the invention relate to a method and apparatus for coating a medical device. In one embodiment, the method for preparing a substantially uniform coated medical device includes (1) preparing a coating solution comprising a solvent, a therapeutic agent, and an additive; (2) loading a metering dispenser with the coating solution; (3) rotating the medical device about the longitudinal axis of the device and/or moving the medical device along the longitudinal or transverse axis of the device; (4) dispensing the coating solution from the metering dispenser onto a surface of the medical device and flowing the coating solution on the surface of the medical device while the medical device is rotating and/or linearly moving; and (5) evaporating the solvent, forming a substantially uniform coating layer on the medical device. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055297 | FILM DEPOSITION APPARATUS, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS, FILM DEPOSITION METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM FOR FILM DEPOSITION METHOD - There is disclosed a film deposition apparatus and a film deposition method for depositing a film on a substrate by carrying out cycles of supplying in turn at least two source gases to the substrate in order to form a layer of a reaction product, and a computer readable storage medium storing a computer program for causing the film deposition apparatus to carry out the film deposition method. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055309 | INTERNAL WELD SEAM PROTECTION FOR CANS - According to the invention, a continuous protective film ( | 2010-03-04 |
20100055310 | GROUP V METAL CONTAINING PRECURSORS AND THEIR USE FOR METAL CONTAINING FILM DEPOSITION - Compound of the formula (Ia), or of the formula (Ib). These new precursors are useful for pure metal, metallic oxide, oxynitride, nitride and/or silicide film deposition to make electrodes and/or high k layers, and/or copper diffusion barrier layers, etc. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055313 | ORGANORUTHENIUM COMPLEX, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF RUTHENIUM THIN FILM USING THE RUTHENIUM COMPLEX - An organoruthenium complex represented by the general formula (1-1), bis(acetylacetonato)(1,5-hexadiene)ruthenium and bis(acetylacetonato)(1,3-pentadiene)ruthenium have low melting points, show excellent stability against moisture, air and heat, and are suitable for the film formation by a CVD method. (1-1) wherein X represents a group represented by the general formula (1-2); Y represent a group represented by the general formula (1-2) or a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms; Z represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and L represents an unsaturated hydrocarbon compound having at least two double bonds: (1-2) wherein R | 2010-03-04 |
20100055314 | FILM DEPOSITION APPARATUS, FILM DEPOSITION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A disclosed film deposition apparatus includes a turntable including a substrate receiving area; a first reaction gas supplier for supplying a first reaction gas to a surface of the turntable having the substrate receiving area; a second reaction gas supplier, arranged away from the first reaction gas supplier along a circumferential direction of the turntable, for supplying a second reaction gas to the surface; a separation area located along the circumferential direction between a first process area of the first reaction gas and a second process area of the second reaction gas; a separation gas supplier for supplying a first separation gas to both sides of the separation area; a first heating unit for heating the first separation gas to the separation gas supplier; an evacuation opening for evacuating the gases supplied to the turntable; and a driver for rotating the turntable in the circumferential direction. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055315 | FILM DEPOSITION APPARATUS, SUBSTRATE PROCESS APPARATUS, FILM DEPOSITION METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - A film deposition apparatus is configured to deposit a film on a substrate by carrying out a cycle of alternately supplying at least two kinds of reaction gases that react with each other to the substrate to stack multiple layers of a reaction product in a vacuum chamber so that a thin film is formed. The film deposition apparatus includes a rotation table, a substrate providing area, a first reaction gas supplying part, a second reaction gas supplying part, a separation area, a center part area, an evacuation opening, and a substrate cooling part. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055316 | FILM DEPOSITION APPARATUS, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS, FILM DEPOSITION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A film deposition apparatus to form a thin film by supplying first and second reaction gases within a vacuum chamber includes a turntable, a protection top plate, first and second reaction gas supply parts extending from a circumferential edge towards a rotation center of the turntable, and a separation gas supply part provided therebetween. First and second spaces respectively include the first and second reaction gas supply parts and have heights H | 2010-03-04 |
20100055317 | FILM DEPOSITION APPARATUS EXPOSING SUBSTRATE TO PLURAL GASES IN SEQUENCE - A film deposition apparatus for forming a thin film by supplying a first reactant gas and a second reactant gas in a vacuum container includes a rotation table, a first reactant gas supply unit and a second reactant gas supply unit extending radially at a first angular position and at a second angular position with respect to a rotation center, respectively, a first purge gas supply unit disposed at a third angular position between the first angular position and the second angular position, a first space having a first height in an area including the first angular position, a second space having a second height in an area including the second angular position, a third space disposed in an area including the third angular position having a height lower than the first height and the second height, and a heating unit configured to heat the first purge gas. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055332 | Methods of applying a layer to a honeycomb body - Methods are provided for applying a layer to a honeycomb body. The methods include the steps of applying a cement mixture to a cylindrical surface of the honeycomb body and rotating the honeycomb body and a blade relative to one another about a longitudinal axis of the honeycomb body. The methods further include the steps of holding the blade at a first interior angle during a relative rotation of the honeycomb body and the blade about the longitudinal axis. The methods then include the step of moving the blade from the first interior angle to a second interior angle greater than the first interior angle. The methods still further include the step of rotating of the honeycomb body and the blade relative to one another about the longitudinal axis after the blade begins to move from the first interior angle toward the second interior angle. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055335 | Method of Forming a Vibration Damping Paint Layer - This invention provides a method of forming a vibration damping paint layer thick enough for reduction of the vibration. Applying an acrylic emulsion paint with 1˜5 mm thick, which comprises greater than 77.0 wt % of solid portion, 40˜50 vol % of pigment, 2-14 vol % of large sized pigment having diameter of 40-100 μm, on a surface where the vibration damping layer is desired, and heating the vibration damping paint layer at temperature lower than 140° C. for less than 25 minutes, which saves energy and saves production time. The invention saves energy necessary for heating and production time. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055336 | METHOD OF MAKING POLYMER PARTICLES MIXED WITH FIBERS, AND PRODUCTS SUCH AS PRESS FABRICS MADE THEREFROM - A mixture contains polymer particles along with solids or fibers that can be utilized in press felts (or fabrics) for the press section of a papermaking machine and a method of making the mixtures are described. Methods of making the mixture, press felts or press fabrics are also provided. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055358 | Polyurethane Compositions and Articles Prepared Therefrom, and Methods for Making the Same - The invention provides a composition comprising the following: at least one olefin multi-block interpolymer, at least one thermoplastic polyurethane, and at least one polydiene-based and/or polydiol-based polyurethane. These compositions are well-suited for promoting the adhesion between polar (for example, polyester, polycarbonate and polylactic acid) and non-polar materials and for the manufacture of, among other things, films, fibers, sheets and tie layers, tubes, adhesives, dispersions, protective apparel, footwear, coatings, laminates and foams. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055360 | Surface Covering For Melting Ice And Snow - A surface covering for melting ice and/or snow comprises at least one elongate element arranged to form a generally flexible mat structure, and a melting composition integrated with the elongate element. The elongate element may comprise a tube defining a cavity therein, and the melting composition may be disposed within the cavity. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055361 | HEAT SHRINKABLE MULTILAYER FILM - Disclosed is a heat shrinkable multilayer film obtained by at least uniaxially stretching a multilayer film which comprises outer layers mainly composed of a block copolymer resin (a) composed of a vinyl aromatic monomer and a conjugated diene monomer, and an intermediate layer mainly composed of a resin (c) wherein a component made from a rubber elastic body (b) is contained in the form of dispersed particles in a continuous phase of a styrene polymer which is composed of a vinyl aromatic monomer and an n-butyl acrylate. The rubber elastic body (b) is a block copolymer composed of 20-45% by weight of a vinyl aromatic monomer and 80-55% by weight of a conjugated diene monomer, and the rubber elastic body (b) content in the resin (c) is 3-20% by weight. The resin composition of the continuous phase of the resin (c) is composed of 78-93% by weight of a vinyl aromatic monomer and 22-7% by weight of an n-butyl acrylate, and the resin (c) has a Vicat softening temperature of 60-85° C. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055364 | OXYGEN ABSORBING COMPOSITION AND CONTAINERS MADE BY USING THE SAME - An oxygen absorbing composition of the present invention comprises a compound with a molecular weight of less than 10000 and an oxygen absorption accelerator. The compound includes two or more ring structures that are of at least one type, each of which has an ether bond. The oxygen absorbing composition further may contain a gas barrier resin. A laminate of the present invention comprises a layer formed of an oxygen absorbing composition of the present invention. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055367 | Multilayer Tube for Medical Use - A multi-layer tube for medical purposes formed by simultaneous extrusion moulding at least a moulding material mixture comprising styrene/ethylene/butylene/styrene block copolymer, polypropylene, polyurethane and mineral oil, and a moulding material comprising polyurethane. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055388 | SIDEWALL GRAPHENE DEVICES FOR 3-D ELECTRONICS - A device is provided that includes a structure having a sidewall surface, a layer of material provided on the sidewall surface, and a device structure provided in contact with the layer of material. Fabrication techniques includes a process that includes forming a structure having a sidewall surface, forming a layer of material on the sidewall surface, and forming a device structure in contact with the layer of material, where the device structure and the layer of material are components of a device. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055389 | Housing for Hand-Held Device with a Pair of Extruded Elements having Complementary Sections Removed and Corresponding Method - A housing for a hand-held electronic device and a corresponding method for forming the same are provided. The housing includes a first extruded element having a profile corresponding to a cross-section of the element, which is perpendicular to the direction of extrusion. The housing additionally includes a second extruded element, separate from the first extruded element, having a profile corresponding to a cross-section of the element, which is perpendicular to the direction of extrusion. At least complementary sections of the first extruded element and the second extruded element are respectively removed, such that when the first extruded element and the second extruded element are coupled together at least a portion of the originally extruded profiles, after the removal of the complementary sections of each of the first extruded element and the second extruded element, intersect without interfering. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055390 | MICROPHASE-SEPARATED STRUCTURE ON FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATE, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A structure includes a flexible substrate and, in order thereon, a metal layer, a metal adsorbing compound layer, and a block copolymer layer which has a microphase-separated morphology and is formed of a block copolymer obtained by bonding two or more mutually incompatible polymer chains. The microphase-separated morphology has one phase which is lamellar or cylindrical, and is oriented perpendicularly to the substrate. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055392 | METHOD OF FABRICATING MULTI-LAYERED SUBSTRATE AND THE SUBSTRATE THEREOF - The present invention directs to fabrication methods of single-sided or double-sided multi-layered substrate by providing a lamination structure having at least a core structure and first and second laminate structures stacked over both surfaces of the core structure. The core structure functions as the temporary carrier for carrying the first and second laminate structures through the double-sided processing procedures. By way of the fabrication methods, the production yield can be greatly improved without increasing the production costs. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055395 | Method of Making Shaped Glass Articles - A method of making a shaped glass article includes applying a compression load to a surface of a glass sheet such that the compression load is distributed along a non-quality area of the glass sheet, wherein said non-quality area of the glass sheet circumscribes and adjoins one or more quality areas of the glass sheet. The method further includes holding the compression load against the surface of the glass sheet for a predetermined time during which a thickness of the glass sheet beneath the non-quality area decreases and the quality area protrudes outwardly relative to the surface of the glass sheet to form the shaped glass article. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055397 | MOLD FOR OPTICAL DEVICE WITH ANTI-REFLECTION STRUCTURE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND OPTICAL DEVICE - A process for producing through simple operations a molding die for optical device having an antireflective structure of nano-order microscopic uneven plane on a substratum surface. The molding die for optical device having microscopic uneven plane (antireflective structure die plane) on a surface of substratum is produced by a process comprising forming one or more etching transfer layers on substratum; forming thin film for formation of semispherical microparticles on the etching transfer layers; causing the thin film to undergo aggregation, or decomposition, or nucleation of the material by the use of any of thermal reaction, photoreaction and gas reaction or a combination of these reactions so as to form multiple semispherical island-like microparticles; and using the multiple islandlike microparticles as a protective mask, carrying out sequential etching of the etching transfer layers and substratum by reactive gas to thereby form a conical pattern on the microscopic surface of the substratum. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055399 | Distortion Resistant Roofing Material - A roofing material, such as laminated shingles, comprising fines deposited on an upper surface of the roofing material, particularly on one or more non-weathering regions, such as on the headlap region, and/or shim layer. The fines may be deposited, for example, as a strip from about 0.5 inches to about 2.5 inches in width and extend the length of the roofing material at a fixed position from one edge of the roofing material to the opposite edge of the roofing material. The fines may comprise mica flakes, copper slag, coal slag, sand, talc, expanded clay, slate flour, powdered limestone or silica dust. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055400 | Post etch reactive plasma milling to smooth through substrate via sidewalls and other deeply etched features - A method of smoothing the sidewalls of an etched feature using reactive plasma milling. The method of smoothing reduces the depth of sidewall notching, which causes the roughness on the feature wall surface. The method comprises removing residual polymeric materials from the interior and exterior surfaces of said silicon-comprising feature and treating the interior surface of the silicon-comprising feature with a reactive plasma generated from a source gas while the silicon-comprising feature is biased with a pulsed RF power. The source gas includes a reagent which reacts with the silicon and an inert gas. The method provides a depth of a notch on the interior surface of about 500 nm or less. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055403 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A HOUSING ELEMENT HAVING A DECORATIVE COVERING AND A GRIP LAYER - A housing element ( | 2010-03-04 |
20100055407 | Ultra-Violet Curable Gellant Inks For Creating Tactile Text And Images For Packaging Applications - A method for forming tactile images or a combination of tactile images and regular images, on a flexible packaging substrate comprising depositing an ultraviolet curable phase change ink composition comprising an optional colorant and a phase change ink vehicle comprising a radiation curable monomer or prepolymer; a photoinitiator; a reactive wax; and a gellant directly onto a flexible packaging substrate or depositing the ink onto an intermediate transfer member, in an image area to form a tactile image area or a combination of tactile image area and regular image; forming the tactile image by depositing multiple layers of the ink in locations of the tactile image or portion thereof; when an intermediate transfer member is used, transferring the deposited ink from the intermediate transfer member to the flexible packaging substrate; and curing the ink. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055409 | OPTICAL COMPOSITE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed is an optical composite for use in a backlight unit of a liquid crystal display or an illumination apparatus, which is able to sufficiently increase luminance and in which adhesion portions are regularly arranged to thus induce an optical illusion effect so that scratches or stains cannot be seen clearly. A method of manufacturing such an optical composite is also provided. There is no need to additionally use optical films or prism sheets, thus making it possible to inexpensively manufacture optical devices, such as backlight units. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055410 | MOLDING ARTICLE WITH REINFORCED PASSAGES - An article ( | 2010-03-04 |
20100055411 | Vehicle Floor Tray - A vehicle floor tray has a base, upstanding side walls, a forward panel, and an aft wall that define a basin for confining liquid such as water, mud, and slush. An array of spaced apart chevron-shaped treads project upwardly from the base. The chevron-shaped treads are arranged in adjacent rows and the treads in each row are oriented in a direction opposite from the direction of orientation of the treads in adjacent rows. Further, each row of treads is shifted or staggered with respect to adjacent rows by a distance substantially equal to half the length of a tread plus half the distance between adjacent treads in a row. This configuration forms a convolutedly shaped network contiguous channels within which liquid may collect and spread out. The shape of the channel network and the shapes and orientations of the chevron-shaped treads inhibits the mass flow of liquid to the front, back, or sides of the floor tray during acceleration, deceleration, and up or down hill traverses. This, in turn, inhibits puddeling of liquid during off-road operation of a vehicle and the problems attendant thereto. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055413 | ARTICLE, AND A METHOD FOR CREATING THE ARTICLE, WITH A CHEMICALLY PATTERNED SURFACE - The invention relates to the provision of an article and a method of forming an article with a surface which can have at least one sub-layer and a top layer of material. At least one part of the top layer is selectively removed to expose at least one sub-layer and/or the surface of the substrate and allow the functionality of the sub-layer and/or surface to be utilised in the area(s) where it is exposed. The top layer, where it remains, acts as a barrier to the sub-layer and/or surface being exposed to the surrounding environment. Typically parts of the top layer are removed in a patterned manner to provide a series of predefined areas at which the sub-layer or sub-layers are selectively exposed. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055414 | NEGATIVE-WORKING IMAGEABLE ELEMENT AND METHOD OF USE - Negative-working imageable elements can be imaged and processed to provide lithographic printing plates, especially with sulfuric acid-anodized aluminum substrates. These elements have an imageable outermost layer that contains two different polymeric binders, a primary polymeric binder is optionally present a discrete particles, and a secondary polymeric binder comprising a poly(vinyl acetate) that has a degree of hydrolysis of less than 60 mol %. These imageable elements can be designed for either off-press or on-press development. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055417 | DECORATIVE FILM AND DEVICE HOUSING USING THE SAME - A decorative film comprises a first film layer, a second film layer and a soft layer. The soft layer is laminated between the first film layer and the second film layer, providing a tactile sensation during use. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055429 | HEAT SEALABLE MONOAXIALLY ORIENTED PROPYLENE-BASED FILM WITH DIRECTIONAL TEAR - A monoaxially oriented film including heat sealable layer including an ethylene-propylene impact copolymer and a metallocene-catalyzed propylene-butene elastomer. The heat sealable layer may include a metallocene-catalyzed ethylene-butene elastomer. The film is oriented at least 4 times in the machine direction and exhibits excellent linear directional tear properties in the machine direction and excellent heat seal performance. This film formulation and orientation is suitable for pouch applications requiring an “easy-tear” linear tear feature and excellent hermetic seal properties, particularly for retort pouches. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055430 | Planar sheet vapor barrier - The disclosed planar vapor barrier is comprised of three thin planar sheets sandwiched fixedly together. One outer sheet is of aluminum foil, with a very thin reinforcing film of polyethylene on its outer face. The other outer sheet is of plastic, preferably with embedded reinforcing filaments. The middle sheet is of a foamed plastic. The outer sheets can have generally similar thicknesses, while the middle sheet can be significantly thicker. The entire planar vapor barrier can between 0.01″-0.05″ thick. The planar vapor barrier is durable and tough, and most effective when spread over a dirt crawl space floor for blocking ground vapors from entering the building. To cover larger areas, several different planar barriers can be laid out to overlap at adjacent edges, whereby tape can secure the adjacent edges together. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055433 | ATOMIC COMPOSITION CONTROLLED RUTHENIUM ALLOY FILM FORMED BY PLASMA-ENHANCED ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION - A metal film composed of multiple atomic layers continuously formed by atomic layer deposition of Ru and Ta or Ti includes at least a top section and a bottom section, wherein an atomic composition of Ru, Ta or Ti, and N varies in a thickness direction of the metal film. The atomic composition of Ru, Ta or Ti, and N in the top section is represented as Ru | 2010-03-04 |
20100055437 | ANTI-MICROBIAL FIBERS AND RELATED ARTICLES AND METHODS - An antimicrobial fiber is described including: an inner layer and an outer layer; wherein the inner layer and the outer layer comprise at least one of the following characteristics: (I) the inner layer and the outer layer comprise of different concentrations, or different release rates, of at least one antimicrobial agent; and (II) the inner layer and the outer layer comprise different antimicrobial agents. An alternative antimicrobial fiber includes an antimicrobial agent compounded or combined with a dissolvable substance to promote release or binding of the antimicrobial agent. Related articles are also described. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055448 | MULTIPHOTON ABSORPTION FUNCTIONAL MATERIAL, COMPOSITE LAYER HAVING MULTIPHOTON ABSORPTION FUNCTION AND MIXTURE, AND OPTICAL RECORDING MEDIUM, PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT, OPTICAL CONTROL ELEMENT, AND OPTICAL MODELING SYSTEM USING THE SAME - A multiphoton absorption functional material including one of: fine particles of metal, and fine particles partly coated with the metal, the metal generating enhanced surface plasmon field on a metal surface, wherein the fine particles or the fine particles partly coated with the metal are dispersed in a multiphoton absorption material, and wherein the multiphoton absorption functional material is a bulk body. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055450 | CNT/FLUOROPOLYMER COATING COMPOSITION - Exemplary embodiments provide nanotube-containing coating compositions and methods for making and using the coating compositions. In an exemplary embodiment, the coating composition can include a plurality of nanotubes (e.g., carbon nanotubes (CNTs)) dispersed stably and uniformly in a polymer matrix containing fluoropolymers. The coating composition can further include stabilizers to allow a stable and/or uniform dispersion of the plurality of nanotubes in the fluoropolymers. The nanotube coating composition can be coated on an article surface to improve mechanical robustness, and electrical and thermal conductivity of the coated article. The coated article can be used as, for example, a fuser member, a fixing member, a pressure roller, or a release agent donor member in an electrostatographic printing machine or process. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055452 | TUNNELING MAGNETIC SENSING ELEMENT INCLUDING MGO FILM AS INSULATING BARRIER LAYER - A tunneling magnetic sensing element includes a laminate in which an underlayer, a seed layer, an antiferromagnetic layer, a pinned magnetic layer, an insulating barrier layer, and a free magnetic layer are laminated in order from below. The insulating barrier layer is made of Mg—O. The underlayer is made of Ti, and the seed layer is made of one selected from a group consisting of Ni—Fe—Cr and Ru. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055453 | COLLOIDAL SILICA FINISHING OF METAL FLUORIDE OPTICAL COMPONENTS - The invention is directed to a method for finishing alkaline earth metal fluoride optical components and to the alkaline earth optical elements produced using the method. In particular, in the last polishing step, the method of the invention uses a colloidal silica polishing slurry having containing silica particles having a particle size of <500 nm. Additionally, after colloidal silica polishing, the method using a megasonic cleaning step with a high pH detergent cleaning solution to remove any silica residue on the polished optical component. The optic resulting from use of the method has a polished and unetched surface roughness of less than 0.5 nm; a surface roughness of less then 0.6 nm after polishing and etching; and a step height of less than 6 nm. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055455 | COMPOSITE PARTS FOR AIRPLANE ENGINES - Disclosed herein is a composite part for an airplane engine comprising polymer selected from polyimide, polyamide-imide, polyether imides, polybenzimidazole, or blends thereof, and carbonaceous filler, which in combination provides thermal stability and wear resistance. Optionally, the composite may comprise particulate. | 2010-03-04 |
20100055457 | INORGANIC FIBRE COMPOSITIONS - Melt formed inorganic fibres are disclosed having the composition:— | 2010-03-04 |