11th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 40 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090068291 | Plant extracts and compositions comprising extracellular protease inhibitors - The present invention provides a plant derived extract comprising inhibitory activity against one or more extracellular proteases which degrade human tissue matrix. Moreover, the amount of inhibitory activity in an extract can be increased by stressing the plant prior to forming an extract. These extracts are each prepared by a standard process and demonstrate the ability to inhibit one or more extracellular proteases which degrade human tissue matrix. Libraries of extracts can be prepared from stressed and non-stressed plants, wherein each of the extracts demonstrate inhibitory activity against one or more extracellular protease inhibitors. Alternatively, semi-purified and purified inhibitory compounds can be isolated from the extracts following standard procedures. In one aspect, these extracts with inhibitory activity can be used during protein purification to minimize the degradation due to extracellular proteases. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068292 | Therapeutic herb cosmetic composition - The current invention discloses an herb composition to treat burn, sun burn, physical injury, dermatitis, or to promote skin stem cell proliferation, increase collagen synthesis, increase epidermal thickness, and increase desquamation of normal skin resulting in smoother, younger looking skin. The composition comprises of herb extract from | 2009-03-12 |
20090068293 | ESTROGENIC EXTRACTS OF Asparagus conchinchinensis (Lour.) Merr of the Liliaceae Family AND USES THEREOF - Estrogenic extracts of | 2009-03-12 |
20090068294 | ESTROGENIC EXTRACTS OF Rheum palmatum L of the Polygonaceae family AND USES THEREOF - Extracts of various species of the Polygonaceae family have estrogenic properties. For example, aqueous and ethanolic extracts of | 2009-03-12 |
20090068295 | Composition for treating cancer and method of using the same - The present invention provides a composition, which includes an effective amount of DNA damaging agent and an effective amount of tea polyphenols. Particularly, the preferred DNA damaging agent is 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU), and the preferred tea polyphenols is Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). | 2009-03-12 |
20090068296 | COMPOSITION FOR IMPROVED PRODUCTION, HEALTH AND FERTILITY TRAITS - This invention relates to products and methods for improving sensory qualities of meat obtained from livestock. In particular, this invention relates to products and methods for reducing off-odors and off-tastes in meat from uncastrated male pigs (boar taint) or from other livestock fed on pasture. According to the invention, this is obtained by administering a product that contains an inducer of the constitutive androstane receptor (CAR). These include plant products derived from | 2009-03-12 |
20090068297 | ESTROGENIC EXTRACTS OF Scuttelaria barbata D. Don of the Labiatae Family AND USES THEREOF - Extracts of various species of the Moraceae family have estrogenic properties. For example, aqueous and ethanolic extracts of | 2009-03-12 |
20090068298 | ESTROGENIC EXTRACTS OF Astragalus membranaceus Fisch. Bge. Var. mongolicus Bge. of the Leguminosae Family AND USES THEREOF - Estrogenic extracts of | 2009-03-12 |
20090068299 | ESTROGENIC EXTRACTS OF Pueraria lobata Willd. Ohwi of the Leguminosae Family AND USES THEREOF - Extracts of various species of the Leguminosae family have estrogenic properties. For example, aqueous and ethanolic extracts of | 2009-03-12 |
20090068300 | PRE- AND POST-WORKOUT FORMULATIONS PROCESSES AND SUPPLEMENT PRODUCTS THEREBY - An improved process for manufacturing, using, and optimizing performance of a mammal using a pre- and post-workout supplement discloses important ingredients, formulations, and dosage protocols. Elite athletes, average consumers, and select groups of those challenged can be benefited by products by the disclosed processes, as evinced by the performance of UFC once and future light-heavyweight Champion of the World, Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell at UFC 88 in Atlanta, Ga. on 6 Sep. 2008. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068301 | Protection Structure for an Optical Lens Module - A protection structure for an optical lens module includes a female die, a male die, and an ejector plate. The male die includes a plurality of cores and second cavities. Locating rings are provided on the cores or in the second cavities to protect the cores from tearing and wearing so as to extend their lifespan. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068302 | Resin Sealing and Molding Apparatus for Electronic Component - An apparatus includes a resin supplying mechanism supplying a resin material to a molding assembly. A supplying portion of the resin supplying mechanism is provided with a resin tray. The resin tray includes a tray slit member having a plurality of openings extending in a direction perpendicular to the opening direction of a shutter. The resin material in a required amount is guided into the plurality of openings of the slit member, and thereafter, substantially simultaneously with the shutter being opened, supplied to a cavity space portion. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068303 | "Mandrel for providing a tubular article" - A mandrel for providing a tubular article, comprising a supporting structure for the sliding guiding of a side wall constituted by a plurality of plate-shaped elements which can move according to a rule of motion which provides for a forward stroke and a return stroke. The elements are guided in a translational motion by members for the coupling and guiding of the elements with respect to the supporting structure. The mandrel comprises a plurality of actuators which are functionally associated with the plate-shaped elements for the controlled translational motion, along the guided path, of the plate-shaped elements according to presettable rules of motion. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068304 | Device for making a rubber stamp by oneself - A device for making a rubber stamp by oneself is composed of a graving tool which is emplaced flat on a soap bar, with a pointed cone which is protruded downward at an end of the graving tool being inserted into the soap bar for engraving into notches of texts or a pattern in equal depth, according to one's preference. Next, flexible polymer clap is rubbed and squeezed and is then pressed on the notches of the soap bar, to copy into a block of flexible polymer clay having a protruded pattern. Finally, the flexible polymer clap is put into Ian oven for baking and curing, and is then attached on a block object in a cubical shape by a double-sided adhesive tape, so as to form a self-created rubber stamp. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068305 | Blow Air Supply Unit for Blow Molding Machine - Inner surface strain of a container is reduced by suppressing a temperature drop of blow air, and heat resistance of the container is increased by enhancing the degree of crystallization. A blow air supply unit for a blow molding machine for molding a hollow bottle container | 2009-03-12 |
20090068306 | Moulding Device and Method - An injection-moulding device is disclosed, comprising at least first and second mould parts, defining a mould cavity, wherein at least one of the mould parts comprises heating means, for heating the mould part in the vicinity of a mould cavity surface, said heating means comprising an inductive coil having a plurality of windings and being powered by an oscillator. The mould part comprises a top member, at the mould cavity surface, and, beneath the top member, a carrier member comprising grooves for taking up said coil windings, wherein the top member resistivity is lower than 1.5*10 | 2009-03-12 |
20090068307 | Mold Insert and Mold Stack for Use with Molding Machine - Disclosed are a mold stack of a molding machine. A cavity insert is provided. The cavity insert comprises a body having: an internal surface defining, in use, at least a body portion of a molding cavity; an external surface defining, in use, at least a first portion of a cooling channel configured, in use, to direct a flow of coolant; and a mounting flange configured to support, in use, the body relative to a front face of a cavity plate, the mounting flange including a member configured to define, in use, a second portion of the cooling channel. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068308 | METHOD FOR CREATING ETHANOL-CONTAINING BEVERAGES - A method of creating an aged, collectable ethanol-containing beverage comprising the steps of: selecting at least one wood piece useful in imparting at least one flavor component to an ethanol-containing beverage; inserting the at least one wood piece in a container holding the ethanol-containing beverage; permitting the ethanol-containing beverage to age in the container with the at least one wood piece; and retaining the at least one wood piece in the container with the ethanol-containing beverage, forming a continuously aging, collectable ethanol-containing beverage with improved flavor. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068309 | GLUTEN-FREE BEER AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A gluten-free beer derived from fermentable sugars obtained from an enzymatic reaction with gluten-free cereals and grains, and a method of making a gluten-free beer that includes dissolving enzyme-produced fermentable sugars derived from gluten-free cereals and grains in water to produce an aqueous solution, adding a yeast nutrient, a protein coagulant and hops to the aqueous solution to form an aqueous brew, and fermenting the aqueous brew by the addition of yeast to produce a gluten-free beer. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068310 | Dairy products and dairy product analogues and method of preparing same - A method of preparing a dairy product or a dairy product analogue, the dairy product or dairy product analogue comprising a sterol, wherein the method comprises acid coagulating a cheese milk, cream or combination thereof in the presence of a suitable culture and subsequently subjecting to a heat treatment, the culture comprising an exopolysaccharide producing lactic acid bacterium. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068311 | LOW-FAT AND FAT-FREE CHEESE WITH IMPROVED PROPERTIES - The present invention provides compositions and methods for preparing cheese with low fat content and with improved texture, color and baking properties. The compositions and methods of the invention include acidification of the cheese base and the addition of glycerides to manufacture processed or heated curd cheese with improved properties such as texture, stickiness, color and baking properties. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068312 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING WHEY PROTEIN-ENRICHED FERMENTED MILK OF AGITATED TYPE - Mixing milk with a reaction product, which is prepared by dissolving at a high concentration highly pure milk whey protein having been separated from cow's milk, etc. and concentrated and then treating with transglutaminase, then inoculating with a lactic acid bacterium and fermenting economically affords a yogurt of agitated type, which is enriched in whey protein, shows little water release and has a rich feeling and a highly smooth texture. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068313 | Oxygen-Containing Reducing Aqueous Beverages and Method of Producing Same - To produce oxygen-containing reducing aqueous beverages with substantial hydrogen content and very low oxidation-reduction potential in spite of their substantial oxygen content, such as water, mineral water, tea, coffee and juice beverages, the oxygen is dissolved under pressure of 1-1000 atmospheres using a gas-liquid contactor, and then the hydrogen therein is dissolved under pressure of 1-1000 atmospheres. These oxygen-containing reducing aqueous beverages can be consumed as reducing aqueous beverages for daily use, without giving rise to any health problems. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068314 | Granulation Method And Additives With Narrow Particle Size Distribution Produced From Granulation Method - A grain-based food product is provided which is formed from a premix compacted granules having a narrow particle size distribution. The premix flows easily, does not clump, and reduces dust. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068315 | Composite nutritional products - The present invention relates to composite nutritional products that have been reinforced with one or more pro-oxidative minerals selected from the group consisting of iron and copper, and that contain an appreciable amount of unsaturated fatty acids. More particularly, the invention provides a composite nutritional product comprising: •10-80 wt. % of a cereal-based cover containing at least 20 mg per kg of cover of pro-oxidative mineral selected from the group consisting of iron, copper and combinations thereof; and •20-90 wt. % of a lipids-based filling containing at least 5% of unsaturated fatty acids by weight of the filling. The composite nutritional products of the present invention exhibit good oxidation stability. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068316 | PET FOOD MIXTURE, PET FOOD PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND PROCESS FOR MAKING THE PET FOOD - A pet food mixture, pet food processing system, and process for making the pet food are disclosed. The pet food includes meat pieces formed from a mixture of meat and at least one vegetable, wherein the meat pieces are cooked and coated with a first liquid and color changed to obtain color coated meat pieces, the coated meat pieces providing a balanced nutrition for a pet. The process for making pet food includes forming slugs of a meat mixture, cooking the slugs of meat mixture to form cooked meat pieces, cooling the cooked meat pieces, packaging the meat pieces, and maintaining the meat pieces refrigerated to achive a refrigerated shelf life between approximately 8 weeks and approximately 30 weeks. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068317 | Ice Cream toppers - A clear description of the Invention would be that it is a ready to eat, blend of edible food products to be dispensed on Ice Cream. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068318 | EDIBLE PRODUCTS WITH LOW CONTENT OF SATURATED AND TRANS UNSATURATED FATS - The present invention relates to a structured, fat continuous edible product, wherein the edible product contains, expressed on total product basis, a) less than 30 wt. % of saturated fatty acids, b) between 20 and 100 wt. % of a triglyceride composition c) between 0 and 80 wt % of a filler material d) less than 15 wt. % of water wherein the triglyceride composition contains with respect to the weight of the triglyceride composition e) less than 45 wt. % of saturated fatty acids, f) less than 10 wt. % of trans unsaturated fatty acids g) at least 8 wt. % of SUS triglycerides, wherein S is a C16-18 saturated fatty acid, U is unsaturated fatty acid having at least 18 C atoms, h) less than 15 wt. % of S3, i) at least 90 wt. % of C8-18 fatty acids, j) at least 75 wt. % of C18 fatty acids including saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, k) has an SFC at 20° C. of between 5 and 50%. The present invention also relates to the use of this structured product in the preparation of fat continuous as well as non-fat continuous products. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068319 | UNBAKED CHINESE DUMPLINGS, BAKED CHINESE DUMPLINGS AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - The present invention provides fried Chinese dumplings, such as fried jiao-zi, shao-mai, won-ton, and steamed bread, unfried Chinese dumplings, and methods for producing the same, wherein deterioration of the crispness of their browned skin is sufficiently inhibited after the dumplings are fried, even when a certain period of time is passed after frying, or even when the dumplings are stored in a frozen state. The unfried Chinese dumpling of the present invention has a crispness deterioration inhibitor provided on the external surface of the dough sheet for inhibiting deterioration with time of crispness of the dough sheet after the dumpling is fried. The inhibitor comprising grain powders and a starch hydrolysate (A-1) in powder form having a bulk density of not lower than 3.0 ml/g. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068320 | HIGH BULK DENSITY COMPOSITIONS OF BETA-GLUCAN AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Methods for processing beta-glucan sources to obtain compositions comprising a high bulk density of beta-glucan are provided. High-bulk density compositions comprising particles of beta-glucan and products comprising the high bulk density beta-glucan compositions are also disclosed. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068321 | Ice cream cone end pastry - A frozen ice cream pastry that includes the tip or closed end section of a conical or cylindrical-shaped ice cream cone, respectively, that is filled with ice cream. In the preferred embodiment, the top surface of the ice cream is flat with the top edge of the cone. The cone can be made of cake or waffle ingredients. The pastry may or may not be covered with a chocolate layer. In one embodiment, the pastry is sold in a protective cardboard container that includes an inner protective carrier with a plurality of cone-shaped cutouts formed therein. The pastry is then placed into a cutout and individually removed from the carrier when desired. In another embodiment, a small serving of pastries are sold in an air filled bag which when removed from the freezer are consumed. In still another embodiment, a plurality of air filled bags each filled with one serving of pastries are sold and distributed in a large container which may be stored in the freezer. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068322 | COLD-GELLING THIXOTROPIC GLAZE COMPOSITION - A cold-gelling thixotropic glaze composition has a Brix value in the range of 20-65; containing at least 0.1 wt. % and less than 2.5 wt. % of low methoxylated-amidated (LMA) pectin; and containing at least 34 wt. % of water, the composition being characterised in that after it has been sheared sufficiently to become pourable, it forms a firm gel under quiescent conditions. The glaze composition according to the present invention exhibits significant shear thinning and subsequently forms a firm, non-sticky gel on standing. Thus, the present glaze composition can be made pourable by applying sufficient shear, e.g. by shaking and/or stirring it. The shear-thinned pourable glaze composition can be applied directly onto the surface of a food product, following which it will rapidly gel to produce a firm glaze. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068323 | LIQUID EDIBLE PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF STABILISING LIQUID EDIBLE PRODUCTS - The invention provides a liquid edible product comprising a first liquid component, a second liquid component dispersed in the first liquid component to form an emulsion, and an emulsifier comprising a sucrose ester or a functionally equivalent derivative of a sucrose ester. The liquid edible product is of sprayable viscosity and may include edible oil and have use as a non stick cooking composition or a shallow frying oil. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068324 | Confection holder - A frozen confection holding apparatus for use with frozen confections having either flat sticks or cylindrical sticks. The frozen confection holding apparatus includes an aperture assembly adapted and constructed to alternatively receive a flat stick of a frozen confection and a cylindrical stick of a frozen confection. A cylindrical gripping surface has an outer diameter slightly less than an inner diameter of a standard push-pop tube. In an embodiment, the frozen confection holding apparatus includes a first aperture having an inner volume conforming to the shape of a flat stick of a frozen confection, and a second aperture having an inner volume conforming to the shape of a cylindrical stick of a frozen confection. The frozen confection holder is movable between a first orientation in which the first aperture receives a flat stick of a frozen confection, and a second orientation in which the second aperture receives a cylindrical stick of a frozen confection. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068325 | METHOD OF TREATMENT OF FRESH PRODUCE - A method of treatment of fresh produce including blanching fresh produce, rapid cooling of the fresh produce following the blanching, and packaging the fresh produce following the rapid cooling. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068326 | Methods and Compositions Involving Whey Protein Isolates - The present invention concerns methods and compositions that involve whey protein isolates. Methods of the invention include purification processes for preparing whey proteins that are substantially nondenatured across a range of pH, including their isoelectric points. As such, they have low turbidity in solution across a wide range of pH values. Whey protein isolates can be integrated into compositions and solutions that have nutritional, pharmaceutical, and other applications. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068327 | Food stuffing insertion tool and method of use - An insertion tool for food preparation includes an elongated substantially planar cover having arcuate lateral edges, a gripping means fixedly attached at one end of this cover member for the purposes of holding, inserting, and removing the insertion tool, and a rigid trough member having one beveled end and flared lateral edge flanges slidingly engageable with the arcuate lateral edges of the cover member. An optional part of the tool is an end cap having at least one sharp edge and removably disposed on the beveled end of the trough member. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068328 | Methods of Providing Consumers with a Recognizable Nutritional Identifier - Methods for providing consumers with nutritional value information of a food product include developing threshold criteria related to nutritional value information, selecting food products satisfying all of the threshold criteria, applying a distinctive logo to the selected food products, and distributing and displaying the food products with the distinctive logo. Other methods of developing threshold criteria include developing criteria for food products with at least one ingredient having an efficacious effect and developing criteria for food products having a minimum reduction of nutritionally negative food components. Analysis of whether food products satisfy all applicable criteria may be automated in a data processing system. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068329 | DEPANNING DEVICES AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Depanning devices and methods of using the depanning devices are provided. In an embodiment, the present disclosure provides a device comprising a rotatable support and a grid attached to the support. The grid comprises one or more movable gates and defines one or more passages. The device can further comprise a tray defining one or more recessed portions. The tray is removably attachable to the rotatable support. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068330 | Method for cooling - A method is described for lowering the temperature of products in a manner that results in relatively low adherence of coolant to the processed packages. The method includes establishing a source of aqueous potassium acetate solution having a pre-determined temperature, and contacting the products with at least a portion of that solution for an appropriate time so as to lower the temperature of the products to a desired temperature. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068331 | Milk frother - Proposed is a milk frother including a milk feed conduit ( | 2009-03-12 |
20090068332 | Appliance for shucking seed coverings from their kernals - A seed shucking appliance for separating seed coverings from their kernels comprises a vertical cylinder within which is rotated an upward pointing and rotating cone. The top surfaces of the cone and the inside surfaces of the cylinder are roughened to catch and grate the skins or hulls off water-softened beans or grains poured in from above. The clearances and textures between the roughened cone and inside cylinder are such that most of the skins or shells stay above the cone after being knocked loose, and the bared seed kernels drop down through without necessarily being ground up or smashed. What drops through is sent to a water bath where any remaining skins or shells are floated away. The bared seed kernels are drained and ready to be used as whole seed kernels in various kinds of foods. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068333 | LOW TEMPERATURE MOGUL METHOD - The invention relates to a novel Mogul procedure for manufacturing sweets, in particular starch-based gummi candies, which have a comparable texture to gelatin-based gummi candies, with at least one portion of the starch not being completely dissolved until after the pouring into the form of the confection article. In comparison to previous Mogul technology, the casting mass is poured at a comparatively low temperature, and the gelling and/or settling occurs at a comparatively high temperature. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068334 | Pourable Dessert Liquid Product - A pourable dessert liquid product comprising a protein source; fat; sweetener; stabilizer; flavoring agent; and emulsifier. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068335 | CRACKER AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A homogenously mixed dough composition for the preparation of baked crackers comprises a primary seafood flavoring ingredient, a secondary butter flavoring ingredient, and optionally a tertiary flavoring ingredient. A method of manufacturing an edible cracker product is also disclosed. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068336 | LOW SHEAR MEAT ANALOG - Methods for producing meat analog as well as formulations are disclosed. The novel production method uses a device designed to texturize the product while providing superior heat transfer for cooking. The device includes a helical compression conveyer with internal and external heating sources that delivers a high ratio of surface area for heat transfer to product volume. This results in the device being capable of heating of the emulsion volume as it is moved from the inlet to the outlet of the device to form a meat analog within the device in which the meat analog is formed in multiple segments to result in the meat analog having a defined surface texture. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068337 | INCREASED ALPHA-PRIME BETA-CONGLYCININ SOYBEANS - The invention overcomes the deficiencies of the art by providing a soybean plant with non-transgenic mutations conferring decreased α-subunit of β-conglycinin content and increased α′-subunit content of β-conglycinin in seed. Moreover, the invention provides an agronomically elite soybean plant with non-transgenic mutations conferring a gyclinin null phenotype, increased β-conglycinin content, and increased α′-subunit content of β-conglycinin in the seed. The invention also provides derivatives, and plant parts of these plants and uses thereof. Methods for producing such plants are also provided. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068338 | ROASTING DEVICE FOR VEGETABLE BULK MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A ROASTING DEVICE FOR VEGETABLE BULK MATERIAL - A roasting device for vegetable bulk material, in particular coffee beans, comprises a roasting container for roasting said vegetable bulk material. The roasting container has connected therewith a gas heating furnace for supplying heated gases to the roasting container. Further, the roasting device comprises an exhaust gas purifier connected via a gas line with the roasting container. For purifying the exhaust gas, the exhaust gas purifier comprises an oxidation bed made up of porous heat-accumulating and heat-exchanging material. Further, a heating element for heating a middle region of the oxidation bed to an oxidation and/or self-decomposition temperature, and a flow reverser for reversing the direction of flow through the oxidation bed are provided in the exhaust gas purifier. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068339 | ENDOPROSTHESES HAVING POROUS CLADDINGS PREPARED USING METAL HYDRIDES - A process for making an endoprosthesis comprising: (a) applying a powder that includes a metal hydride to a surface of a metal endoprosthesis, or precursor tubing thereof; and (b) exposing the powder to a heat source to melt the powder and liberate hydrogen gas, thereby forming a porous coating on the surface of the endoprosthesis, or precursor tubing thereof. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068340 | Machine for Processing Printing Material and Method for Structuring the Printing Material - A machine for processing printing material has at least one processing unit in which a printing material is modified in terms of shape or by application of a printing ink onto its surface. The printing material includes a surface area which either carries an electrically conductive substance or to which an electrically conductive substance is applied by an application unit of the machine for processing printing material. The machine further has a laser treatment unit for structuring the electrically conductive substance located on the printing material by partial modification or removal of the electrically conductive substance by a focused laser beam. In a corresponding method of operating the machine, at least one focused laser beam structures the electrically conductive substance located on the printing material by partial modification or removal of the electrically conductive substance. Structures of less than 10 micrometers in size can be achieved. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068341 | POSITIVE PHOTORESIST COMPOSITION, THICK FILM PHOTORESIST LAMINATE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THICK FILM RESIST PATTERN, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING CONNECTING TERMINAL - This positive photoresist composition is a positive photoresist composition for exposing to light having one or more wavelengths selected from g-rays, h-rays and i-rays, comprising: (A) a compound which generates an acid under irradiation with active rays or radiation, and (B) a resin whose solubility in an alkali is enhanced by an action of an acid, wherein the component (A) contains an onium salt (A1) having a naphthalene ring in the cation moiety. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068342 | POSITIVE PHOTORESIST COMPOSITION, THICK FILM PHOTORESIST LAMINATE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THICK FILM RESIST PATTERN, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING CONNECTING TERMINAL - The present invention provides a positive photoresist composition used to form a thick film resist pattern on a support which includes (A) a compound that generates acid on irradiation with active light or radiation, and (B) a resin that displays increased alkali solubility under the action of acid, wherein the component (B) includes a resin (B1) which has a structural unit (b1) derived from an acrylate ester, in which a hydrogen atom of a carboxyl group has been substituted with an acid dissociable, dissolution inhibiting group represented by represented by a general formula (I) shown below: | 2009-03-12 |
20090068343 | COMPOSITION FOR FORMING ALIGNMENT FILM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LIQUID CRYSTAL DEVICE - A composition for forming an alignment film used during formation of an alignment film with a droplet discharge method includes a solute, a first organic solvent and a second organic solvent. The solute includes an alignment film formation material. The first organic solvent dissolves the solute. The second organic solvent is for controlling surface tension. The second organic solvent has an alkyl end group. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068344 | System and method for manufacturing thin film electrical devices - A system for manufacturing a thin film electrical device is provided in accordance with an exemplary embodiment. The system includes a chamber and a gas gate. The chamber includes accumulating apparatus therein configured for gathering a portion of the substrate within the chamber. The gas gate provides fluid communication between a pressure region of the chamber and a second pressure region. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068345 | COMPOSITION FOR FORMING ALIGNMENT FILM, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LIQUID CRYSTAL DEVICE - A composition for forming an alignment film used during formation of an alignment film with a droplet discharge method includes a solute, a first organic solvent and a second organic solvent. The solute includes an alignment film formation material. The first organic solvent dissolves the solute. The second organic solvent is for controlling surface tension. The first organic solvent includes a solvent having a lowest vapor pressure among all of solvent components in the composition. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068346 | Method for applying electrode mixture paste and application apparatus - A method for applying an electrode mixture paste includes: a first step of unwinding a core material ( | 2009-03-12 |
20090068347 | Method of Forming a Micromagnetic Device - A method of forming a micromagnetic device including providing a substrate and forming a magnetic core layer over the substrate from a magnetic alloy. The magnetic alloy includes iron, cobalt and phosphorous. A content of the cobalt is in a range of 1.8 to 4.5 atomic percent. A content of the phosphorus is in a range of 20.1 to 30 atomic percent. A content of the iron is substantially a remaining proportion of the magnetic alloy. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068348 | WARM ASPHALT BINDER COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING LUBRICATING AGENTS - The present invention provides a functionally dry warm mix asphalt binder composition modified with lubricating agents or additives that can be mixed with aggregate and compacted at temperatures substantially below asphalt binder compositions that do not contain the disclosed lubricating additives. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068349 | METHOD OF REPAIRING A TURBINE ENGINE COMPONENT - A method of repairing a turbine engine component involves offering two repair options to a customer. A first repair option is based on an operating environment of the turbine engine component and the second repair option is based on cost. The first repair option is priced higher than the second repair option. The turbine engine component is examined. The turbine engine component is then repaired according to the selected repair option. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068350 | Method of making coated glass article using a monomeric material, and intermediate product used in same - A temporary protective coating is provided over a coated glass substrate. The temporary protective coating is preferably applied in liquid form then solidified on the substrate. In some instances, the temporary protective coating may be easily removed by simply peeling it off. In certain example embodiments, the temporary protective coating is applied after heat treatment and is removed by peeling it off before the coated substrate is coupled to another substrate to form a window unit such as an IG window unit or a laminated vehicle windshield. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068351 | Method for disposing material by droplet ejection, display device, method for manufacturing display device, and electronic apparatus - The invention provides a method for suppressing insufficient spread of droplets or mixing of the droplets in neighboring regions when a liquid material is disposed in the regions on a substrate by ejecting the droplets composed of the liquid material. In addition, for a display device, the structure in which insufficient spread of droplets or mixing of the droplets in neighboring regions can be suppressed and the manufacturing method therefor are provided. To accomplish the above, substantially square regions can be formed by a partition provided on a substrate. In each region, among internal surfaces and of the partition surrounding this region, the internal surfaces forming the long sides of the region have irregularities. In addition, the distance between parts of the partition opposing each other with one of regions provided therebetween is increased and decreased along the long side of the region. Furthermore, along the long side of the region, the width of the partition will be increased and decreased. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068352 | Flood Temporary Relief System and Method - A temporary flood relief system for use in the presence of water and impending flooding includes a first container for a prepolymer, a second container for a catalyst, a third container for mixing the prepolymer and catalyst, and a water source connected to the third container. The water source applies the prepolymer and catalyst of the third container to a wall and slab of a building or similar surface that is porous to flood water in absence of restrictive barrier. The system also includes an applicator connected to the third container, and a pressure source connected to the applicator for dispersing the prepolymer and catalyst, as mixed, together with water, using the applicator. The prepolymer and catalyst, on application to the surface in presence of water, foams, expands, and hardens to a pliable solid polymer impermeable to water. The polymer adheres to the surface of application. The flood relief system is unitized as a consumer useable article, containing the prepolymer and catalyst, and application to the surface is possible without human contact of the prepolymer and catalyst. The polymer is easily removed from adherence to the surface after flooding subsides, such as by pressure wash with water. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068353 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ORGANIC RESIN-COATED METAL SHEET AND APPARATUS OF MANUFACTURING ORGANIC RESIN-COATED METAL SHEET - The present invention provides particularly, in a method of manufacturing an organic resin-coated metal sheet by an extrusion lamination method, a method of removing an oligomer adhered to a roll with which a heat molten resin comes into contact while removing an oligomer and an apparatus of manufacturing an organic resin-coated metal sheet. In a manufacturing method of an organic-resin coated metal sheet which includes the steps of: continuously extruding an organic resin in a molten state by heating from a T-die in a film shape onto an elongated strip-shaped metal sheet; dropping a molten resin on pre-rolls arranged between the T-die and lamination rolls and bringing the molten resin into contact with the pre-rolls; and pressing the molten resin and the metal sheet by lamination rolls thus manufacturing the organic-resin coated metal sheet, an oligomer removing method is characterized in that electric conductive bodies are arranged parallel to the widthwise direction of the pre-rolls, and the molten resin is dropped onto the pre-rolls in a state that an electric current is supplied to the electric conductive bodies at predetermined intervals thus bringing the molten resin into contact with surfaces of the pre-rolls by electrostatic pinning whereby an oligomer adhered to the pre-rolls is transferred to a surface of the molten resin and is removed. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068354 | Process for Improving the Insulating Capacity of Expanded Vinyl Aromatic Polymers and the Products thus Obtained - Process for improving the insulating capacity of expanded vinyl aromatic which comprises: | 2009-03-12 |
20090068355 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THIN FILMS BY REACTIVE EVAPORATION - A device for fabricating thin films on a substrate includes a vacuum chamber, a rotatable platen configured to hold one or more substrates within the vacuum chamber, and a housing disposed within the vacuum chamber. The housing contains a heating element and is configured to enclose an upper surface of the platen and a lower portion configured to partially enclose an underside surface of the platen which forms a reaction zone. A heated evaporation cell is operatively coupled to the lower portion of the housing and configured to deliver a pressurized metallic reactant to the reaction zone. The device includes a deposition zone disposed in the vacuum chamber and isolated from the reaction zone and is configured to deposit a deposition species to the exposed underside of the substrates when the substrates are not contained in the reaction zone. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068356 | HIGH PRODUCTIVITY PLASMA PROCESSING CHAMBER - Embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to apparatus and methods for a plasma-processing chamber requiring less maintenance and downtime and possessing improved reliability over the prior art. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a substrate support resting on a ceramic shaft, an inner shaft allowing for electrical connections to the substrate support at atmospheric pressure, an aluminum substrate support resting on but not fixed to a ceramic support structure, sapphire rest points swaged into the substrate support, and a heating element inside the substrate support arranged in an Archimedes spiral to reduce warping of the substrate support and to increase its lifetime. Methods include increasing time between in-situ cleans of the chamber by reducing particle generation from chamber surfaces. Reduced particle generation occurs via temperature control of chamber components and pressurization of non-processing regions of the chamber relative to the processing region with a purge gas. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068357 | MAGNESIUM-TITANIUM SOLID SOLUTION ALLOYS - Films of magnesium mixed with titanium are produced by non-equilibrium alloying processes such as electron beam evaporation of magnesium and titanium ingots in a very low pressure chamber. Such magnesium-titanium films form as single phase solid solutions. Titanium is inherently resistant to corrosion and its admixture with magnesium in solid solution provides a new composition that is less subject to intra-film galvanic corrosion. The magnesium-titanium films also provide relatively hard and strong coatings. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068358 | PLASTIC CODE WHEEL/STRIP FABRICATION METHOD - A method of making a plastic code wheel/code strip by: depositing a chrome-aluminum film on a plastic substrate having a transmittance greater than 90%, a transmittance greater than 90%, a heat resistance to at least 120° C. and a thickness smaller than 0.5 mm; forming a photoresist layer on the chrome-aluminum film; covering a patterned film strip on the photoresist layer; radiating the patterned film strip with a collimated light source to expose the optical grating pattern into the photoresist layer; removing the patterned film strip and the non-exposed photoresist from the chrome-aluminum film; etching the chrome-aluminum film; removing the photoimaged photoresist so as to obtain a semi-finished product having an optical grating pattern; and then stamping the semi-finished product into a finished product according to a predetermined shape. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068359 | WATER-BASED INKS FOR INK-JET PRINTING - The present invention relates to a water-based ink for ink-jet printing which not only satisfies a high optical density but also exhibits excellent high lighter-fastness and gloss; and a water dispersion used for the water-based ink. There are provided a water dispersion for ink-jet printing containing (A) a self-dispersible pigment, (B) self-emulsifiable polymer particles containing a constitutional unit derived from a salt-forming group-containing monomer, and (C) emulsion polymer particles; and a water-based ink containing the water dispersion. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068360 | INKJET RECORDING MEDIUM AND INKJET RECORDING METHOD - An inkjet recording medium comprising a support, an ink receiving layer containing fine particles and a water-soluble resin, and a back coat layer containing a specific resin, and satisfying the equation B>−30A+4C+37, wherein A is a static friction coefficient between the uppermost surface at the back coat layer side of the support and a metal roller onto which wear-resistant particles are adhered, B is an amount of deformation of the overall layer(s) on the back coat layer side of the support B (μm), and C is an overall rigidity of the layers including the support, the ink receiving layer and the back coat layer (mN·m), and A, B and C are within the ranges of 0.84>A>0.44, 32>B>20 and 5>C>2, respectively. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068361 | WATER-BASED INKS FOR INK-JET PRINTING - The present invention relates to a water-based ink for ink-jet printing which not only satisfies a high optical density but also exhibits an excellent gloss upon printing on a coated paper; a water dispersion used for the water-based ink; and a method for producing a print using the water-based ink. There are provided a water dispersion for ink-jet printing containing (A) a self-dispersible pigment and (B) self-emulsifiable polymer particles containing a constitutional unit derived from an aromatic group-containing macromer (b) and/or a constitutional unit derived from an aromatic group-containing monomer (c) in a total amount of 45 to 80% by weight; a water-based ink containing the water dispersion; and a method for producing a print using the water-based ink. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068362 | Adhesion promoter - The present invention refers to a method of making an copper-free article having a metal coating deposited on a substrate comprising: providing a substrate; contacting a surface of said substrate with a solution comprising: at least one metal ion selected from the group consisting of Ce, Pr, Nd, Eu, Er, Ga, W, Al, Mn, Mo, Sb, Te, La, Sm or their mixtures; and applying a metal coating on said surface of said substrate. In another embodiment the present invention refers to a method of making a metal coated article: providing a substrate; contacting a surface of said substrate with a solution comprising a mixture of more than one metal ion selected from the same group as listed above; or contacting said surface of said substrate with more than one solution comprising in each solution at least one metal ion selected from the same group; and applying a metal coating on said surface of said substrate. Moreover, the present invention refers to a method of making a metal coated article comprising: providing a substrate; contacting a surface of said substrate with a solution comprising a Bi metal ion, and applying a metal coating on said activated surface of said substrate. Furthermore an article obtainable by any of said methods, is claimed. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068363 | POLYMERIC COMPOSITION - The invention relates to a polymeric composition, comprising: at least one thermoplastic resin having a glass transition temperature of at least about 220° C.; inorganic particulates having an average particle size in the range up to about 100 nanometers dispersed in the thermoplastic resin, the inorganic particulates having an index of refraction in the range from about 1.4 to about 3; and an effective amount of at least one dispersant to disperse the inorganic particulates in the thermoplastic resin. The polymer composition may be a high temperature thermoplastic suitable for forming, such as by molding, optical articles such as lenses. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068364 | Method of surface treatment using imidazole compound - It is an object of the present invention to provide a novel imidazole alcohol compound that adheres strongly to metal surfaces in metal products, especially copper, aluminum and steel products, and that has a superior rust-preventive effect even in a thin film, and a surface-treating agent using the same. The novel imidazole alcohol compound is expressed by the following general formula (1) show a rust-preventive effect. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068365 | High Strength Joining System for Fiber Reinforced Composites - The invention relates to join fiber reinforced composite structures with continuity of fiber reinforcement across adhesive-to-substrate boundaries. Thermal gradient control of the extent of infusion of resins or resin blocking substances, during manufacture of components to be subsequently bonded, provides partially exposed reinforcing fibers which serve to reinforce a subsequently formed joint or boundary. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068366 | POLYURETHANE COATINGS WITH IMPROVED INTERLAYER ADHESION - Polyurethane coating compositions comprising a mixture of aromatic and aliphatic isocyanate, and a mixture of polyol resin are disclosed. Methods for treating an aged substrate are also disclosed. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068367 | Aqueous Vinyl Coating Compositions - Aqueous coating composition comprising a blend of 20 to 60 wt % of a multistage vinyl polymer (A) comprising 5 to 40 wt % of at least one hard polymer stage (i) having a Tg≧ | 2009-03-12 |
20090068368 | Non-Aqueous, Liquid Coating Compositions - Non-aqueous, liquid coating compositions which contain at least one epoxy-functional polyurethane resin A and at least one carboxyl-functional cross-linking component B, wherein the at least one epoxy-functional polyurethane resin A is present as particles having a melting temperature of 40 to 180° C. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068369 | PROCESS FOR THE FLAME-RETARDANT TREATMENT OF FIBER MATERIALS - In the case of fiber materials in the form of sheet-like textile structures or yarns, flame-retardant properties can be achieved by applying a polyethylenimine and a phosphonic acid to the fiber materials. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068370 | Coating method of building board - A coating method of building board having convexoconcave in surface comprises the first process that coating is supplied and stocked in a tank installed above on a transportation line which transports the building board with making surface of the building board into the upper position, the second process which the building board is passed under the tank, and coating is flowed down like waterfall by weight of the coating from a drain hole which is installed in the lower end of the tank, and it coats the whole surface and the whole edge of building board with coating enough, wherein width of the drain hole in vertical direction to travelling direction of the building board is wider than width of the building board in vertical direction to travelling direction, and amount of coating to the surface of the building board is 1200-1800 g/m | 2009-03-12 |
20090068371 | Method of producing metal cutting tools - The present invention relates to a method of producing metal cutting tools with outstanding performance in terms of toughness, wear resistance and resistance to coating delamination. According to the method the inserts are subjected to a stream of water mixed with blasting media under method conditions that result in an Almén value between 0.5 and 1. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068372 | DIPPING TANK FOR SEALING ARTICLES WITH WAX - An apparatus for applying a wax seal to an article such as a wine bottle including a bottom tank formed of at least one upstanding wall and a bottom wall and having an open top end, the bottom tank being fitted with electrical heating means; an upper tank formed of at least one upstanding wall and having an open top end and a closed bottom wall, the upper tank being fitted with electrical heating means, the upper tank being connected at its closed bottom wall with the open top end of said bottom tank, a screen adjustably located inside the upper tank, a pump located in the bottom tank and extending into the upper tank for conveying molten wax from the bottom tank to the upper tank and an overflow opening in the upper tank. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068373 | Novel synergistic process and recipe for fabrication of a high integrity membrane electrode assembly of solid oxide fuel cell - A recipe and two sequential processes for fabrication of electrode substrates of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are described in this invention. The typical recipe consists of 50˜86 wt % electrolyte (8YSZ) or 50˜80 wt % anode electrode (NiO/8YSZ), 12˜22 wt % MEK (solvent 1), 5˜9 wt % EtOH (solvent 2), 1˜2 wt % TEA (dispersant), 0.5˜2 wt % DBP (plasticizer 1), 0.5˜2 wt % PEG (plasticizer 2), 3˜6 wt % PVB (binder), and 0.1˜10 wt % graphite (pore former). Two sequential processes include: 1. The process for preparation of the green tape slurry from materials of the recipe, 2. The synergistic process for fabrication of a high integrity membrane electrode assembly (MEA) of SOFC from the prepared electrode substrates. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068374 | METHOD OF FABRICATING LIQUID FILM, METHOD OF ARRANGING NANO PARTICLES AND SUBSTRATE HAVING LIQUID THIN FILM FABRICATED USING THE SAME - A method of fabricating a liquid film is provided. The method comprises the steps of applying hydrophilic liquid onto a substrate with an electrode formed thereunder, covering the hydrophilic liquid with a protection film comprising hydrophobic liquid, dispersing surfactant for reducing the surface tension between the hydrophilic liquid and the protection film, and applying voltage to the hydrophilic liquid and the electrode to wet the substrate with the hydrophilic liquid. With the surfactant and the electro-wetting principle, a contact angle between the hydrophilic liquid and the substrate is controlled. The liquid film having a uniform thickness in nano size is thus formed on the substrate. The protection film prevents the evaporation of the liquid film in the air to thereby secure the stability of the liquid film. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068375 | Atmospheric Pressure Plasma - A process for plasma coating a surface in which an atomized surface treatment agent is incorporated in a non-equilibrium atmospheric pressure plasma generated in a noble process gas and the surface to be treated is placed in contact with the atmospheric pressure plasma containing the atomized surface treatment agent, characterized in that particle content of the coating formed on the surface is reduced by incorporating a minor proportion of nitrogen in the process gas. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068376 | Device and Method for Manufacturing a Three-Dimensional Object with a Heated Recoater for a Building Material in Powder Form - A device and a method for the manufacturing of a three-dimensional object ( | 2009-03-12 |
20090068377 | OPTICAL FILM, POLARIZING PLATE AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY APPARATUS - Disclosed is an optical film having a hard coat layer on a cellulose ester film, which contains an ester compound composed of a furanose structure or a pyranose structures and a sum of a number of the furanose structures or the pyranose structure is 1 to 12, provided that a part of hydroxy groups of the furanose structure or the pyranose structure has been esterified and a part of hydroxy groups of the furanose structure or the pyranose structure remains. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068378 | DISCOTIC NEMATIC MATERIAL, COMPOSITION, RETARDATION PLATE, ELLIPTICALLY-POLARIZING PLATE AND COMPOUND - A discotic nematic material comprising a compound of R | 2009-03-12 |
20090068379 | DIOXETANE COMPOUND, CATIONICALLY POLYMERIZABLE COMPOSITION, OPTICAL FILM, AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE - A novel dioxetane compound is provided having a cationically polymerizable oxetane group, which compound is excellent in compatibility with a liquid crystalline compound and a non-liquid crystalline compound. An optical film is also provided with excellent liquid crystal orientation retention properties and mechanical strength, produced by aligning a composition of the dioxetane compound and a cationically polymerizable compound in a liquid crystal orientation and fixing the liquid crystal orientation by polymerization. Further, a liquid crystal display device is provided with the optical film. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068380 | Optical compensation films based on stretched polymer films - The present invention provides uniaxially stretched polymer films that have a refractive index profile suitable for use as negative A-plates or biaxial birefringent plates in a liquid crystal display (LCD) device. These wave plates can be used to compensate for the phase retardations existing in various modes of LCDs including TN (twisted nematic), VA (vertically aligned), IPS (in-plane switching), and OCB (optically compensated bend), and therefore improving the viewing quality of the displays. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068381 | POLARIZING SHEET - The polarizing sheet has a polarizer, a first protection layer disposed on a side of the polarizer, a first adhesive layer disposed between the polarizer and the first protection layer, a second protection layer disposed on the other side of the polarizer, and a second adhesive layer disposed between the polarizer and the second protection layer, wherein both the first adhesive layer and the second adhesive layer have an antistatic material. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068382 | Happy shell - The invention portrays a smiley face on clam shells created by applying colored glittery sparkles instead of paint or drawing. The invention has unique depth considering the two clam shell design for easier identification. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068383 | Thermal Transfer Printing - A retransfer intermediate sheet for receiving an image to be printed onto an article by thermal retrasfer comprises a substrate which is preferably heat-deformable; and an image-receiving coating on one side of the substrate, comprising an image-receiving layer for receiving an image by printing, preferably inkjet printing, of dye-containing ink, the image-receiving layer comprising amorphous porous silica, a first, non-dye absorbing polymeric binder and a second, flexible polymeric binder. The sheet is particularly useful for printing on three dimensional articles, e.g. being heated and vacuum formed to conform to an article. The invention also coven a method of printing and an article bearing a printed image. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068384 | INFRARED RADIATION REFLECTING INSULATED GLAZING UNIT - An insulated glazing unit is described and includes a first transparent substrate spaced apart from a parallel second transparent substrate, a sealed void space defined between the first transparent substrate, second transparent substrate, and the window mounting member, and an infrared radiation reflecting multilayer polymeric film disposed between the first transparent substrate and the second transparent substrate. The infrared radiation reflecting multilayer polymeric film includes a plurality of alternating polymeric layers of a first polymer material and a second polymer material. At least one of the alternating polymer layers is birefringent and oriented. The alternating, polymeric layers cooperate to reflect infrared radiation. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068385 | Device for labeling, tracking, and increasing the safety and security of industrial cylindrical containers within the chemical and petroleum industry - The invention relates to the labeling of industrial cylindrical containers containing acids, alkalis, solvents and other corrosive and non-corrosive chemicals. The label is printed, using a dye sublimation process, onto a plastic sleeve which is placed around the container. A portion of the plastic sleeve is biaxially oriented allowing the label to be affixed to the drum by heat activation. The device may also include a pouch for printed material related to the contents of the container and electronic circuits for tracking the container. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068386 | ALLOY COMPOSITION USEFUL FOR FLUID TRANSPORT OBJECTS - The present invention relates to a novel polyamide alloy composition that is useful for forming objects that may be used for the storage and transport of fluids. The polyamide alloy is a blend of at least one polyamide and at least one modified polyolefin having both medium to hard and soft domains. The polyamide forms the continuous phase of the alloy. The alloy may also contain, and preferably does contain, a thermal and light stabilization compound, at least one unmodified polyolefin, and at least one plasticizer. The polyamide alloy composition is useful in forming tanks, hoses and tubes used in the transport of liquid or gaseous fluids, including fluids under pressure. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068387 | Composite thermal interface material including aligned nanofiber with low melting temperature binder - A thermal interface material includes a mechanically compliant vertically aligned nanofiber film and a binder material for joining the nanofibers of the film to the surfaces of two substrates. Preferably, the binder material comprises a non-hydrocarbon-based material such as a metallic eutectic with a melting temperature below a nanofiber thermal damage threshold temperature of the film. The film is grown on a substrate which is then bonded to another substrate by the binder material in an adhesion process that may include pressure and heat. Alternatively, the film may be released from the substrate to produce a stand-alone thermal tape which may later be placed between two substrates and bonded. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068388 | High-Strength Adhesive Polymer Gel And Adhesive Tape - A high-strength adhesive polymer gel comprising a polymer and polyhydric alcohol, wherein the polymer comprises a monopolymer of an acrylic monomer having an alkoxyalkyl group, or a copolymer of the acrylic monomer having an alkoxyalkyl group and another acrylic monomer which can be copolymerized with the acrylic monomer having an alkoxyalkyl group, and wherein the acrylic monomer having an alkoxyalkyl group makes up 50% by weight or more of a total amount of a polymerizable monomer. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068389 | BLOCK OUT LABEL, LABEL SHEET, AND RELATED METHOD - The present invention includes a label, a label sheet and a method for manufacturing the label. The label includes a paper facestock having first and second surfaces and a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive proximal to the second surface. The label can be adhered to a substrate having pre-applied indicia to cover the indicia and the label is opaque enough to prevent the viewing of the covered indicia while matching the color of the substrate. | 2009-03-12 |
20090068390 | FILMS COMPRISING DYNAMICALLY VULCANISED THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS - The present invention relates to a film comprising a vulcanised thermoplastic elastomer, a polypropylene based polyolefine composition and optionally an ethylene polymer. The film for example comprises from 30-90 parts by weight of vulcanised thermoplastic elastomer, 5-65 parts by weight of the polypropylene based polyolefin composition and optionally from 0-50 parts by weight of the ethylene polymer wherein said parts by weight are based upon 100 parts by weight of the vulcanised thermoplastic elastomer, the polypropylene based polyolefin composition and the ethylene polymer. The films are used in soft touch applications, consumer applications, medical applications, hygienic applications, packaging, and automotive or clothing applications. The films are for example useful in baby diapers, surgical drapes, surgical pouches, hospital linens, diaper waist bands and side tabs, adult incontinence products, feminine hygiene products and wound care products. | 2009-03-12 |