13th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 47 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120077631 | V-BELT TRANSMISSION SYSTEM COMBINING FRICTION TRANSMISSION WITH MESH TRANSMISSION - A V-shaped belt transmission system includes a small pulley ( | 2012-03-29 |
20120077632 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HYBRIDIZATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE USING HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS - A system for hydraulic hybridization of a motor vehicle according to embodiments of the present invention includes a planetary gear mechanism including a first, second, and third planetary member and planet gears, wherein one of the first, second, and third planetary members is a sun gear, one is a ring gear, and one is a carrier; an engine, the engine including a crank shaft; a transmission, the transmission including a transmission input shaft; and a hydraulic pump/motor, the pump/motor including a pump shaft; and wherein the first planetary member is mechanically coupled to the pump shaft, wherein the second planetary member is mechanically coupled to the crank shaft, wherein the third planetary member is mechanically coupled to the transmission input shaft, and wherein the hydraulic pump/motor is not part of a hydrostatic transmission system. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077633 | MULTI-MODE HYBRID ELECTRIC TRANSFER CASE FOR FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE - A hybrid transfer case can include first and second output shafts adapted for connection to respective rear and front drivelines, a first input shaft adapted for connection to a transmission and for selective connection to the first output shaft, and a second input shaft that can be rotatably supported on the first input shaft and selectively connected to the first output shaft. The transfer case can further include a planetary gearset, a transfer system and an electric motor/generator. The planetary gearset can include a first member fixed for rotation with the first input shaft, a second member fixed for rotation with the second input shaft, and a third member. The transfer system can couple the second input shaft to the second output shaft, and the electric motor can selectively drive the third member. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077634 | FULLY-GEARED CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A continuously variable transmission (CVT) responsive to a device for supplying a rotational force. The transmission comprises a planetary gear system that further comprises: a control element, an output element, and an input element caused to rotate responsive to the device for supplying rotational force. The output element is engaged with the control element and the input element. The CVT further comprises a control module comprising a controllable brake connected to the control element for allowing the control element to rotate freely, for stopping the control element and for slowing the control element to a speed between free rotation and stopped. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077635 | DIFFERENTIAL GEAR ASSEMBLY - A differential gear assembly is disclosed. In some embodiments, the differential gear assembly includes a first sun gear and a second sun gear coaxially aligned with each other; a first set of planetary gears in mating engagement with the first sun gear; and a second set of planetary gears in mating engagement with the second sun gear. The first and second sets of planetary gears can be in mating engagement with each other. In some embodiments, the differential gear assembly also includes a first set of friction members, each of which faces a respective one of axial ends of the first set of planetary gears; and a second set of friction members, each of which faces a respective one of axial ends of the second set of planetary gears. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077636 | VEHICLE LAUNCH DEVICE - A launch device includes a planetary gear set having a first member, a second member, and a third member. An input member and an output member are operatively connectable for rotation with different ones of the members of the planetary gear set. A centripetal clutch, referred to herein as a first centripetal clutch, operatively connects two of the members of the planetary gear set and is configured to transmit torque with a torque capacity that decreases as a difference between the speed of rotation of the output member and the speed of rotation of the input member decreases. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077637 | MANIPULATOR ARM MECHANISM - A manipulator arm mechanism includes a pedestal, a driving member, a speed reducer, and an output rocker arm. The driving member is mounted on the pedestal and has an output shaft. The speed reducer is assembled to the pedestal and connects with the output shaft of the driving member. The speed reducer includes a first transmission assembly, a second transmission assembly, and a third transmission assembly engaging each other in turn. The third transmission assembly is a planetary gear set and includes a sun gear rotated by the second transmission assembly, a ring gear, and a plurality of planetary gears. The ring gear is coaxially sleeved on the sun gear. The planetary gears are assembled between and rotatably mesh with the sun gear and the ring gear. The output rocker arm is fixed with the plurality of planetary gears. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077638 | SHIFTING CONTROL APPARATUS FOR VEHICULAR POWER TRANSMITTING SYSTEM - A shifting control apparatus for a power transmitting system of a vehicle provided with a vehicle drive electric motor, and a step-variable automatic transmission constituting a part of a power transmitting path between said vehicle drive electric motor and drive wheels, the shifting control apparatus controls said vehicle drive electric motor to perform a regenerative operation in a coasting state of the vehicle, and controls said automatic transmission to perform a shift-down operation at a predetermined coasting shift-down vehicle speed in the coasting state, the shifting control apparatus is configured: to change said coasting shift-down vehicle speed according to a regenerative power of said vehicle drive electric motor; to control said vehicle drive electric motor in the coasting state of the vehicle, so as to perform the regenerative operation at a vehicle speed higher than a predetermined drive/driven switching vehicle speed value, and so as to generate a vehicle drive torque at a vehicle speed lower than said predetermined drive/driven switching vehicle speed value; and to lower said coasting shift-down vehicle speed value at which the shift-down operation of said automatic transmission to a lowest shift position thereof is performed, and said drive/driven switching vehicle speed value, with an increase of said regenerative power of said vehicle drive electric motor. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077639 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICULAR DRIVE SYSTEM - A control device for a vehicular drive system is disclosed as including reverse drive for suppression means operative to preclude output member, such as an output shaft and drive wheels, of an automatic transmission portion from inputting a reverse drive force to a differential portion. This prevents a power transmitting member from rotating in a direction opposite to a rotational direction of the same with a running position being set. This suppresses a first electric-motor rotation speed, determined with an engine rotation speed and a power transmitting member rotation speed based on the relationship on mutually relative rotation speeds in the differential portion, from increasing to a high level. This results in improved durability of a first electric-motor. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077640 | ENGINE CONTROL APPARATUS - An engine control apparatus capable of performing engine automatic stop includes an engine automatic stop inhibition means configured to inhibit the engine automatic stop after engine restart conditions are satisfied and the engine is restarted until a vehicle speed exceeds a predetermined speed, a brake operation detection means configured to detect a presence of increase of the amount of a brake operation in a state of the brake operation being performed after the vehicle has been stopped, and an engine stop control means configured to release inhibition of the engine automatic stop to allow the engine to be automatically stopped, if the brake operation detection means detects presence of increase of the amount of the brake operation while the engine automatic stop is inhibited by the engine automatic stop inhibition means. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077641 | UNIVERSAL EXERCISE GUIDANCE SYSTEM - An exercise guidance system and method display either a workout option or different exercise options based on a person's exercise objectives. In one embodiment, the displayed option or options is additionally based at least partially upon a metabolic equivalent. In another embodiment, the displayed option or options is additionally based at least partially upon the time current available time for the workout. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077642 | BALLOON INFLATING TRAMPOLINE - A trampoline has a trampoline bed with a bounding surface, and a trampoline bed bounding surface. A trampoline frame holds the bounding surface substantially horizontally to provide an area for a user. A balloon coupler is attached to the trampoline. A bounce module is mounted underneath the trampoline bed bounding surface. The bounce module is placed to receive motion from a user. The user activates a mode of the bounce module during jumping. A conduit hose is attached to the balloon coupler. A one-way valve is configured to regulate flow only to the balloon, and blocking any flow away from the balloon. A pump may pump water or air to the balloon. A balloon is attached to the balloon coupler so that the balloon is in fluid communication with the conduit hose. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077643 | WRIST EXERCISER WITH HANDLE - A wrist exerciser with a handle and multiple hold positions includes a first exercise ball body and a handle. The first exercise ball body has a first opening, a rotor, and a first hold position for driving the rotor to rotate. The first opening is disposed at a side of the first exercise ball body. The rotor is disposed inside the first exercise ball body. The handle is connected to the other side of the first exercise ball body where the first opening is disposed. The handle is coaxially corresponding to the first opening, and has a second hold position for driving the rotor to rotate, so as to provide multiple hold modes for a user to carry out wrist exercise modes of different postures, thereby increasing interests and enhancing comprehensiveness of forearm muscle exercises. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077644 | Collapsible Athletic Training Ladder - A collapsible ladder for use primarily for athletic training and the like has a plurality of spaced-apart, substantially rigid rungs secured with collapsible connectors to a plurality of spaced-apart, substantially rigid spacers extending therebetween. In one disclosed embodiment, the collapsible connectors are strips of flexible material extending between the rungs and spacers. Another disclosed embodiment has a second set of rungs aligned substantially parallel to the plurality of spaced-apart rungs along a common central set of spacers. The collapsible connectors allow the ladder to be quickly and easily transitioned between an extended, operational position, and a collapsed, storage position. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077645 | EXERCISING DEVICE - An exercising device includes left and right linking units each having a swing link pivotally mounted on a front support of a frame, a crank link coupling a crank arm to the swing link, and a pedal link connected to a lower end of the swing link, and left and right foot engaging pedals each mounted on a rear linkage end of the pedal link to be movable along an elliptical path with rotation of the crank arms. A sloping ramp member has an inclined surface to guide the foot engaging pedals to simulate stair climbing during the elliptical movement of the foot engaging pedals through left and right rollable anti-friction members mounted under the foot engaging pedals and rollably engaged with the inclined surface. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077646 | EXERCISE DEVICE HAVING INELASTIC STRAPS AND INTERCHANGEABLE PARTS - An exercise device having an anchor with multiple components is described. In one embodiment, the anchor includes one or more interlocking components, such as rigid or flexible loops. Rigid loops such as gated rings may advantageously be used to connect the different components. Embodiments permit for replacing, interchanging, or adding components to an exercise device anchor. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077647 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - An apparatus for replicating swimming, rowing, cycling or other exercise modalities. An apparatus includes a base, a frame extending up from the base, and a support member coupled to a top portion of the frame. The apparatus further includes a forward-ascending bench. The bench includes a torso support section to support a user's torso, pivotally coupled to the support member, and configured for limited angular rotation about an axis parallel to at least a portion of the support member. The bench further includes left and right leg support sections, pivotally coupled to the torso support section, to support at least the user's thighs. The apparatus also includes a coupling member extending forward from the base, and configured to interchangeably couple with an exercise module. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077648 | Exercise Device - An exercise device having a longitudinal tensioner having a first and second end, a elastomeric member having a first and second end disposed around said longitudinal tensioner along a portion of the length of said tensioner, weighted members operably connected to said tensioner at said first and second ends and a handle circumferentially disposed about said longitudinal member substantially equidistantly spaced between said weighted members. The tensioner may be surrounded by an ribbed cylindrical portion and have weighted members covered in compressible material. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077649 | DESCENT APPARATUS - A descent apparatus ( | 2012-03-29 |
20120077650 | Friction-Based Exercise Apparatus - A friction-based exercise device is disclosed. Contemplated exercise devices comprise a segmented shaft having one or more longitudinal patterns running the length of the shafts or shaft segments. Cylindrical sliders can be slid onto the shaft where an interior surface of the slider comprises a complimentary pattern to and frictionally engages with the longitudinal pattern of the shaft. When under a gripping force of a user, the sliders flex inward toward the shaft and increases friction resistance as the user slides the sliders along the shaft. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077651 | Abdominal exercise device - An abdominal exercise device comprising a seat back pivotally attached to a base that includes a foot plate, wherein a spring or other resistive element is attached between the seat back and the base, which is capable of simultaneously exercising a plurality of muscle groups while standing, in a hands-free manner. While the user is standing on the foot plate, abdominal and other muscles are exercised when the user presses in a backward direction against the seat back, and then releases the pressure on the seat back such that the seat back returns to an upright or near upright position. The exercise device includes the capability of tension adjustment on the seat back, such that more or less force can be applied to cause the seat back to move in a backward direction. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077652 | NRG ADDATUBE - The NRG ADDATUBE was invented by Anthony Georgiades in order to allow the Athlete and fitness practitioner the ability to acquire additional resistance within the muscles and joints while allowing the practitioner the ability to continue with their cardio vascular workout. Additionally, it was developed in such a manner that it allows any sports enthusiast and professional athlete the ability to isolate specific muscle groups that are used in their specific sport or workout by changing the directional function of the resistance line. The article can also be maneuvered in such a manner that the level of resistance can be changed by simply moving the cuffs into different positions on the limbs and/or adding an additional level of resistance through stronger tubing. This article can be used to raise the intensity and resistance level of any workout or sport to include Cardio Kickboxing, Yoga, Pilates, Martial Arts, Swimming, Aqua Workouts, Aerobic training, etc. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077653 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - Exercise apparatus including a guide and a sliding member slidably mounted to the guide, the sliding member including an operating member for allowing a user to apply first and second operating forces to the sliding member to thereby selectively slide the sliding member in respective first and second directions and a resistance mechanism for generating respective first and second resistive forces when the sliding member is moved in the first and second directions. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077654 | Collapsible exercise chair - An exercise chair of the type wherein a user can sit on a seating platform and extend and retract his legs while his feet are resting on a spring-resisted foot rod includes a structure which permits the chairs to be stacked in nested relationship or a structure using foldable support legs for a seating platform allowing the seating platform to be folded into close relationship with a base frame for storage purposes. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077655 | Free-Standing Tap Barre Practice and Exercise Device - The present invention is a tap barre practice and exercise device that has a horizontally fixed barre with at two arms for gripping attached to a substantially straight vertical support, which is in turn attached to a base which sits on a flat surface and allows the device to be free-standing. The height of the barre can be raised or lowered vertically as needed, and the vertical support can have a seat, and optionally the seat can pivot around the vertical support and be locked in one of two positions. The barre substantially aligns vertically with the base, so that a user can support his torso by gripping or leaning on the barre and have his center of gravity located over the base, thereby providing a stable, free-standing device. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077656 | ROLLER ASSEMBLY FOR AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY - The invention relates to a roller assembly for agricultural machinery, comprising at least one tube ( | 2012-03-29 |
20120077657 | PROTECTIVE FILM AND ROLLER USING THE SAME - A protective film includes an adhesive layer, a metal nitride layer, and an anti-adhesive layer. The metal nitride layer is coated on the adhesive layer. The anti-adhesive layer is coated on the metal nitride layer. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077658 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSERTION OF CAPSULES INTO FILTER TOWS - An apparatus for insertion of capsules into cigarette filter tows is disclosed. The apparatus may include a tow processing unit, a capsule insertion unit and a filter rod making unit. The capsule insertion unit may include a hopper, a capsule presorter, an inlet pipe, a capsule feeder wheel, a capsule insertion wheel, and a tow gathering funnel. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077659 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLY OF MULTI-SEGMENT ROD-LIKE ARTICLES - An apparatus for assembly of multi-segment rod-like objects, such as, for example, components of a composite cigarette filter, is disclosed. The apparatus may include an intercalating unit and an assembly unit, linked by a transfer unit. Intercalating unit may include at least one rod supply unit and a conveyor. In one embodiment, intercalating unit may include a plurality of independent rod supply units. Each rod supply unit may include a hopper and a rod delivery mechanism comprising a rotary drum, a cutting device, a transfer wheel and a delivery wheel. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077660 | MANUFACTURING METHOD AND MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT OF COMPOSITE SHEET OF ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A method of manufacturing a composite sheet includes joining a continuous body of an elastic member in a predetermined meander pattern in respect to a continuous body of a sheet transported continuously in a transporting direction. The method further includes transporting the continuous body along the transporting direction; and joining the continuous body of the elastic member to a portion of the continuous body of the sheet by feeding the continuous body of the elastic member to the continuous body of the sheet. The continuous body of the elastic member supplied toward the spindle portion side roller through a supply route along a rotational central axis direction of the spindle portion is put around an outer circumferential face of the spindle portion side roller and an outer circumferential face of an oscillating end side roller successively and guided to the continuous body of the sheet. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077661 | PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND A METHOD FOR PROCESSING A SHEET MEMBER - A processing apparatus for processing a sheet member used in manufacturing of an absorbent article includes: a rotating roller that rotates with both ends thereof in an axial direction being supported; a sheet-placing portion having a sheet-placing surface on which the sheet member is placed; and a processing portion and a protuberance that are included on a peripheral surface of the rotating roller. The sheet member is processed by being pinched between the sheet-placing surface and the processing portion. The processing portion is located at a side where one end of the rotating roller is positioned with respect to a center of the rotating roller in the axial direction of the rotating roller. The protuberance is located at an other side where an other end of the rotating roller is positioned with respect to the center in the axial direction. The protuberance abuts the sheet-placing surface when the sheet member is pinched between the processing portion and the sheet-placing surface while the rotating roller is rotating. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077662 | Method And Apparatus For Continuous Removal Of Submicron Sized Particles In A Closed Loop Liquid Flow System - A method and apparatus for continuous removal of submicron sized artificial oxygen carriers (rAOC) and other materials such as cancer cells and bacteria from blood and other liquids. A centrifuge rotor having a curved shape is offset on a spinning rotor base and creates contiguous areas of low to high centrifugal force depending on the distances from the axis of the rotor base. This creates a density gradient field that separates materials of different densities input to the centrifuge that exit via different outputs. A monitor detects any red blood cells (RBC) with the rAOC before they exit the centrifuge. If there are any RBC detected logic circuitry changes the speed of rotation of the rotor, and the flow rate of pumps inputting and removing separated blood and rAOC to and from the centrifuge until there are no RBC in the rAOC exiting the centrifuge. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077663 | DISPOSABLE DEVICE FOR THE CONTINUOUS CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATION OF A PHYSIOLOGICAL FLUID - A disposable device for the continuous centrifugal separation of a physiological fluid includes: a fixed axial element; a centrifugation chamber that can rotate around the axis of the element; an inlet channel for the blood to be centrifuged, whose dispensing port is close to the base of the chamber; and an outlet passage for a separated constituent, whose inlet port is close to the other end of the chamber in a concentrated area of one of the separated constituents having the lowest mass density in order to remove it continuously. The chamber takes the form of a long tube. The fixed axial element includes a second outlet passage for a second separated constituent, whose inlet port is close to the end of the chamber opposite the base in a concentrated area of the second separated constituent having the highest mass density in order to remove it continuously. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077664 | Fibrous composite catalytic structures and their use in chemical reactors - Permeable composite fibrous catalytic sheets comprised of at least three distinct solid phases. A first solid phase is an electrically conductive phase comprised of randomly oriented electrically conductive carbon fibers. A second solid phase is a 3-dimensional porous network of a non-conductive porous ceramic material. A third phase is comprised of catalytic particles dispersed on said 3-dimensional porous network. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077665 | Novel Catalyst Systems and Polymer Resins Having Improved Barrier Properties - A catalyst system comprising a half-sandwich chromium complex, an activator support and an optional cocatalyst. A compound of formula Cp′Cr(Cl) | 2012-03-29 |
20120077666 | Catalyst, Catalyst Support And Process For Hydrogenation, Hydroisomerization, Hydrocracking And/Or Hydrodesulfurization - Described are catalysts for the hydrogenation, hydroisomerisation, hydrocracking and/or hydrodesulfurisation, of hydrocarbon feedstocks, the catalysts comprising a substantially binder free bead type support material comprising 5 to 60 wt. % of at least one crystalline molecular sieve material and 40 to 95 wt. % of non-crystalline, non-zeolitic silica-alumina and a catalytically active component comprising precious metals. Also described are methods for making catalyst supports by the dropwise addition of an aqueous sol of inorganic salts of aluminum and silicon, having dispersed therein the crystalline molecular sieve material, through an oil-phase to a water phase, thus providing homogeneous beads that are obtained without a separate shape-forming step. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077667 | NON-PLATINUM GROUP METAL ELECTROCATALYSTS USING METAL ORGANIC FRAMEWORK MATERIALS AND METHOD OF PREPARATION - A method of preparing a nitrogen containing electrode catalyst by converting a high surface area metal-organic framework (MOF) material free of platinum group metals that includes a transition metal, an organic ligand, and an organic solvent via a high temperature thermal treatment to form catalytic active sites in the MOF. At least a portion of the contained organic solvent may be replaced with a nitrogen containing organic solvent or an organometallic compound or a transition metal salt to enhance catalytic performance. The electrode catalysts may be used in various electrochemical systems, including a proton exchange membrane fuel cell. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077668 | PHOTOCATALYST-SUPPORTING SHEET AND PRIMER FOR PHOTOCATALYST-SUPPORTING SHEET - A photocatalyst-supporting sheet includes at least an active energy ray-curable resin layer and a photocatalyst layer which are provided in that order on a substrate. The active energy ray-curable resin layer contains a composite resin (A) in which a polysiloxane segment (a1) and a vinyl polymer segment (a2) are bonded through a bond represented by general formula (3), the polysiloxane segment (a1) having a structural unit represented by general formula (1) and/or general formula (2) and having a silanol group and/or a hydrolyzable silyl group. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077669 | Polymer-Assisted Synthesis Of A Supported Metal Catalyst - Described is a process for the preparation of a catalyst comprising the steps of:
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20120077670 | POROUS CARBON AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A porous carbon and a method of manufacturing the same are provided, which can inhibit metal particles from being oxidized and can keep the effect obtained by adding the metal particles for a long period of time by allowing the metal particles to disperse sufficiently. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077671 | NOBLE METAL NANOPARTICLES, A PROCESS FOR PREPARING THESE AND THEIR USE - Nanoparticles which contain noble metals alone or noble metals in combination with base metals. The nanoparticles are embedded in an aqueous solution of a temporary stabilizer based on a polysaccharide. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077672 | Porous Catalyst for a Fuel Cell and Method for Producing the Catalyst Thereof - A porous catalyst includes at least one noble nano-metal particle, an oxide for forming porous structures, and a carrier material for supporting the oxide and the at least one noble nano-metal particle. The porous catalyst shows a large electrochemical surface area and a highly conductive ability. Further, the noble nano-metal particles are separated on the oxides uniformly, and the oxide of the catalyst forms a porous structure to provide a large electrochemical surface area. The porous catalyst provides excellent proton/electron transfer ability and increases the reaction rate. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077673 | Fungicidal Compositions and Methods of Use - Compositions and methods for protecting plants from fungal, bacterial, and viral diseases are provided, which compositions comprise at least one compound that produces systemic acquired resistance and at least one antifungal compound. Compositions of the disclosure may be applied directly to seeds, seedlings, shoots, roots, and/or foliage of the plant to be protected, thereby protecting them from the fungal, bacterial, and viral diseases. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077674 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING JASMONATES OR RELATED COMPOUNDS FOR PROMOTING BIODEFENSE ACTIVITY IN PLANTS - This document relates to the use of jasmonate or related compounds in combination with crop input products (e.g., herbicides, pesticides, bioactives or biologicals, seed treatment components, semiochemicals, and the like) to induce biodefense activity in plants. Also provided are compositions comprising a jasmonate or related compound with one or more crop input product. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077675 | Active Ingredient Combinations Having Insecticidal and Acaricidal Properties - The present invention relates to novel active compound combinations comprising, firstly, at least one known compound of the formula (I) | 2012-03-29 |
20120077676 | Antifungal 1,2,4-Triazolyl Derivatives Having a 5-Sulfur Substituent - The present invention relates to novel triazole compounds of the formulae I and II as defined below which carry a sulfur substituent, to agricultural compositions containing them, to their use as fungicides and to intermediate compounds used in the method of producing them. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077677 | Use of 4-phenylbutyric acid and/or salts thereof for enhancing stress tolerance in plants - The invention relates to the use of 4-phenylbutyric acid and/or salts thereof, of the formula (I) | 2012-03-29 |
20120077678 | Substituted Pyrazine (Thio)Pyrans with a Herbicidal Action - Substituted pyrazines of the formula I | 2012-03-29 |
20120077679 | Compositions And Methods For Anti-Transpiration In Plants - Methods and compositions comprising design of enlarged pectins are provided. Elaborated pectins are useful for a multitude of functions including surface coating, penetrant, additive and gel. Methods according to the present invention comprise steps for treatments to one or more live pectic cells in one or more compositions that result in modified pectins. In specific embodiments, methods are provided for applying the nanotechnology to live cells for carriage and incorporation of polar compounds. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077680 | NANOWIRE-BASED DETECTOR - Systems, articles, and methods are provided related to nanowire-based detectors, which can be used for light detection in, for example, single-photon detectors. In one aspect, a variety of detectors are provided, for example one including an electrically superconductive nanowire or nanowires constructed and arranged to interact with photons to produce a detectable signal. In another aspect, fabrication methods are provided, including techniques to precisely reproduce patterns in subsequently formed layers of material using a relatively small number of fabrication steps. By precisely reproducing patterns in multiple material layers, one can form electrically insulating materials and electrically conductive materials in shapes such that incoming photons are redirected toward a nearby electrically superconductive materials (e.g., electrically superconductive nanowire(s)). For example, one or more resonance structures (e.g., comprising an electrically insulating material), which can trap electromagnetic radiation within its boundaries, can be positioned proximate the nanowire(s). The resonance structure can include, at its boundaries, electrically conductive material positioned proximate the electrically superconductive nanowire such that light that would otherwise be transmitted through the sensor is redirected toward the nanowire(s) and detected. In addition, electrically conductive material can be positioned proximate the electrically superconductive nanowire (e.g. at the aperture of the resonant structure), such that light is directed by scattering from this structure into the nanowire. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077681 | MIXED LIBRARY PARALLEL GENE MAPPING QUANTITATIVE MICRO-ARRAY TECHNIQUE FOR GENOME-WIDE IDENTIFICATION OF TRAIT CONFERRING GENES - The present disclosure concerns methods and compositions relating to mixed-library parallel gene trait mapping. In particular embodiments, the methods concern quantitative microarray hybridization techniques for genome-wide identification of trait conferring genes. In other embodiments, the compositions concern genetic elements that confer or are associated with a trait. In an exemplary embodiment, the trait is enhanced growth rate. In another exemplary embodiment, genetic elements that confer enhanced bacterial growth rate comprise part or all of the sequences of SEQ ID NO:1, SEQ ID NO:2, SEQ ID NO:3, SEQ ID NO:4 or SEQ ID NO:5. In other embodiments, the genetic elements that confer enhanced bacterial growth rate correspond to the YliF, adrA, yeaP, yddV or ydeH genes of | 2012-03-29 |
20120077682 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING CANCER METASTASIS - The present invention encompasses compositions and methods for detecting cancer metastasis. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077683 | KIT AND METHOD FOR PREDICTING CYTARABINE SENSITIVY OF PATIENT HAVING ACUTE MYELOID LEUKEMIA - A kit and method for predicting cytarabine sensitivity of patients having acute myeloid leukemia are disclosed. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077684 | Methods and Compositions Including Diagnostic Kits For The Detection In Samples Of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus - The present invention provides methods, compositions and diagnostic kits for the detection of | 2012-03-29 |
20120077685 | INTRATUMORAL GENE EXPRESSION LEVELS OF TP AND VEGF ARE ASSOCIATED WITH CLINICAL OUTCOMES IN RECTAL CANCER PATIENTS TREATED WITH 5-FLUOROURACIL AND PELVIC RADIATION - The disclosure provides compositions and methods for identifying a cancer patient suitable or not suitable for a therapy that includes administration of a pyrimidine antimetabolite such as 5-fluorouracil. After determining if a patient is likely to be successfully treated, the disclosure also provides methods for treating these patients. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077686 | DIAGNOSIS OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS - The present invention relates to methods and kits for diagnosing multiple sclerosis (MS) in a subject. Particularly, the present invention relates to methods and kits for diagnosing a subtype of MS in a subject, the subtype selected from relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS), secondary progressive MS (SPMS), primary progressive MS (PPMS) and a pathologic sub-type of MS lesions selected from Pattern I and Pattern II MS lesion. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077687 | PROGNOSTIC AND PREDICTIVE GENE SIGNATURE FOR NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER AND ADJUVANT CHEMOTHERAPY - The application provides methods of prognosing and classifying lung cancer patients into poor survival groups or good survival groups and for determining the benefit of adjuvant chemotherapy by way of a multigene signature. The application also includes kits and computer products for use in the methods of the application. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077688 | Global Proteomic Screening Of Random Bead Arrays Using Mass Spectrometry Imaging - Methods for proteomic screening on random protein-bead arrays by mass spec is described. Photocleavable mass tags are utilized to code a protein library (bait molecules) displayed on beads randomly arrayed in an array substrate. A library of probes (prey) can be mixed with the protein-bead array to query the array. Because mass spec can detect multiple mass tags, it is possible to rapidly identify all of the interactions resulting from this mixing. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077689 | Compartment-Specific Non-HLA Targets for Diagnosis and Prediction of Graft Outcome - Methods and composition are provided for diagnosing or predicting the status or the outcome of a graft transplant. In some embodiments, the presence or absence of one or more proteins recognizing a non-HLA/non ABO antigen is determined. The obtained result is then employed to diagnose or predict the status or outcome of the graft transplant. Also provided are compositions, systems and kits that find use in practicing the subject methods. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077690 | BIOMARKERS OF RENAL INJURY - This invention is related to the field of the prevention and treatment of kidney disease. The treatment of kidney disease may be tailored depending upon the need for, or expectation of, long-term dialysis. For example, prediction of long-term dialysis treatment can be determined by monitoring urine biomarkers related to the development of chronic kidney disease. For example, a normalized time course of approximately fourteen Days measuring hyaluronic acid, death receptor 5, and/or transforming growth factor β1 can be used to establish the risk of recovery versus non-recovery in patient's having suffered an acute kidney injury. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077691 | METHOD OF ANALYZING BINDING INTERACTIONS - The invention is directed to methods for obtaining statistically significant information about how structural elements of proteins, e.g. position and identity of amino acid residues in binding domains, relate to functional properties of interest, such as binding affinity, specificity, and the like. In some embodiments, such information is collected by reacting under binding conditions a focused library of candidate nucleic acid-encoded binding compounds with a ligand, so that complexes form between the ligand and a portion of the candidate binding compounds (“binders”). Samples of binders and non-binders arc then decoded by high throughput nucleic acid sequencing to give statistically significant data about the binding properties of substantially all of the candidate binding compounds, permitting them to be ranked by their respective affinities or dissociation constants. A reference compound, such as a pre-existing antibody, may be included in the reaction to identify candidates with similar or improved binding characteristics that have additional desirable characteristics, such as higher solubility, reduced immunogenicity, higher stability, or the like. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077692 | MULTIPLEX Q-PCR ARRAYS - This invention provides methods and systems for measuring the concentration of multiple nucleic acid sequences in a sample. The nucleic acid sequences in the sample are simultaneously amplified, for example, using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in the presence of an array of nucleic acid probes. The amount of amplicon corresponding to the multiple nucleic acid sequences can be measured in real-time during or after each cycle using a real-time microarray. The measured amount of amplicon produced can be used to determine the original amount of the nucleic acid sequences in the sample. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077693 | METHOD AND KIT FOR ESTABLISHING AN IN VITRO PROGNOSIS ON A PATIENT EXHIBITING SIRS - A method and a kit for establishing an in vitro prognosis on a patient exhibiting SIRS, the method comprising: (i) measuring the level of expression of the CX3CR1 gene in vitro from the biological material of a patient sample by bringing into contact said sample with a specific reagent of the CX3CR1 gene; and (ii) comparing the expression level of the CX3CR1 gene of the patient to a predetermined expression threshold; wherein (iii) if the expression level of the CX3CR1 gene of the patient is less than the predetermined expression threshold, the survival prognosis of the patient is poor, and if the expression level of the CX3CR1 gene of the patient is greater than the predetermined expression threshold, the survival prognosis of the patient is good. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077694 | TARGETS IN BREAST CANCER FOR PROGNOSIS OR THERAPY - Cancer markers are developed to detect diseases characterized by increased expression of apoptosis-suppressing genes, such as aggressive cancers. Genome wide analyses of genome copy number and gene expression in breast cancer revealed 66 genes in the human chromosomal regions, 8p11, 11q13, 17q12, and 20q13 that were amplified. Diagnosis and assessment of amplification levels of genes shown to be amplified are useful in prediction of patient outcome of a of patient's response and drug resistance in breast cancer. Certain genes were found to be high priority therapeutic targets by the identification of recurrent aberrations involving genome sequence, copy number and/or gene expression are associated with reduced survival duration in certain diseases and cancers, specifically breast cancer. Inhibitors of these genes will be useful therapies for treatment of these non-responsive cancers. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077695 | Mesothelioma Biomarkers and Uses Thereof - The present disclosure includes biomarkers, methods, devices, reagents, systems, and kits for the detection and diagnosis of cancer. In one aspect, methods are provided for diagnosing mesothelioma where the methods include detecting, in a biological sample, at least one biomarker value corresponding to at least one biomarker selected from the biomarkers provided in Table 1, wherein an individual is classified as having mesothelioma, or the likelihood of an individual having mesothelioma is determined, based on the at least one biomarker value. In another aspect, methods are provided for diagnosing cancer generally where the methods include detecting, in a biological sample at least one biomarker value corresponding to at least one biomarker selected from the biomarkers provided in Table 17, wherein an individual is classified as having cancer generally, or the likelihood of an individual having cancer is determined, based on the at least one biomarker value. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077696 | SOLUBLE HLA COMPLEXES FOR USE IN DISEASE DIAGNOSIS - The invention relates to diagnostic kits, methods of diagnosing, prognosing and staging diseases, and immunogenic compositions. The invention is based on the detection of peptides associated with circulating soluble HLA complexes in particular disease states, including malignant diseases. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077697 | Methods for Selecting Oocytes and Competent Embryos with High Potential for Pregnancy Outcome - The present invention relates to a method for selecting a competent oocyte or a competent embryo. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077698 | High Throughput Assay for Cancer Cell Growth Inhibition - A high-throughput, anchorage-independent assay is described, which screens compounds for inhibition of cancer cell growth. The assay utilizes a three-dimensional matrix or semi-solid media transfected with the subject compound, and enables live colony growth determination and imaging. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077699 | METHOD OF DIAGNOSING POOR SURVIVAL PROGNOSIS COLON CANCER USING miR-103-2 - The present invention provides novel methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of colon cancers. In particular, the present invention provides diagnostics and prognostics for colon (including colon adenocarcinoma) cancer patients, wherein the methods related to measuring miR levels can predict poor survival. The invention also provides methods of identifying inhibitors of tumorigenesis. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077700 | METHOD OF DIAGNOSING POOR SURVIVAL PROGNOSIS COLON CANCER USING miR-29a - The present invention provides novel methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of colon cancers. In particular, the present invention provides diagnostics and prognostics for colon (including colon adenocarcinoma) cancer patients, wherein the methods related to measuring miR levels can predict poor survival. The invention also provides methods of identifying inhibitors of tumorigenesis. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077701 | Identification of Molecular Sequence Signatures and Methods Involving the Same - Novel means and methods for analyzing hybridization data derived from hybridization assays between a target nucleic acid and differently sequenced polynucleotide probes involve selecting probe sets that define reference sequences for sequence signatures and deriving useful data about the nature of the target nucleic acid molecule based on its hybridization to the probes. The methods are useful for determining whether the target contains a nucleic acid or polypeptide sequence signature, whether the target encodes a member of a gene family, or whether the target is derived from one of any number of genes. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077702 | METHODS AND KITS FOR DETECTING PROSTATE CANCER BIOMARKERS - Provided herein are novel autoantibody biomarkers, and panels for detecting autoantibody biomarkers for prostate cancer, and methods and kits for detecting these biomarkers in the serum of individuals suspected of having prostate cancer. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077703 | Expression of MBNL2 and Other Genes Associated with Bladder Cancer Progression - Disclosed are methods for predicting the risk of bladder cancer progression, including death from bladder cancer by determining gene expression levels of FABP4 and MBNL2 or other markers where increased levels correlate with lack of progression of the subject's bladder cancer, and decreased levels correlate with progression or death from bladder cancer, and/or determining gene expression levels of COL4A1, UBE2C, BIRC5, COL18A1, KPNA2, MSN, ACTA2, and/or CDC25B or other markers where increased levels correlate with progression of the subject's bladder cancer or death from it, and decreased levels correlate with lack of progression of bladder cancer. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077704 | METHOD FOR SCREENING COMPOUNDS FOR THE TREATMENT OR PREVENTION OF COLON CANCER - The invention is in the field of molecular medicine, more in particular in the field of identifying new compounds for the treatment or prevention of colorectal cancer. The invention provides a method for the screening and/or identification of compounds that are capable of preventing or ameliorating the adverse effects of reactive oxygen species on eukaryotic cells. More in particular, the invention provides a method for the identification of an active therapeutic compound for preventing or ameliorating the adverse effects of reactive oxygen species on eukaryotic cells comprising the steps of: providing an assay wherein the expression of the WNT pathway in Caco cells can be determined under the influence of a reactive oxygen species, providing a candidate therapeutic compound, determining the ability of said therapeutic compound to normalize the expression of said WNT pathway in the presence or absence of said oxidant. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077705 | Methods for Identifying Autophagy Inducing Compounds - This invention pertains to screening methods for identifying autophagy inducing compounds. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077706 | METHOD FOR ASSAYING PROTEIN-PROTEIN INTERACTION - The invention relates to a method for determining if a test compound, or a mix of compounds, modulates the interaction between two proteins of interest. The determination is made possible via the use of two recombinant molecules, one of which contains the first protein a cleavage site for a proteolytic molecules, and an activator of a gene. The second recombinant molecule includes the second protein and the proteolytic molecule. If the test compound binds to the first protein, a reaction is initiated whereby the activator is cleaved, and activates a reporter gene. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077707 | MICROWELLS WITH MRI READABLE INDICIA - A microwell including a plurality of MRI-readable indicia. The indicia indicate the identification or location of at least one predefined well or a plurality of wells. The indicia are selected from a mark, figure, number, text, code, barcode, readable texture or indication thereof. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077708 | BETA-2 MICROGLOBULIN AS A BIOMARKER FOR PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE - The present invention provides β2 microglobulin as a biomarker for qualifying or assessing peripheral artery disease in a subject. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077709 | Biomarkers for Differentiating Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes - Biomarkers that are diagnostic of type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and/or diabetic disorder are identified. Detection of different biomarkers of the invention are also diagnostic of the degree of severity of type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and/or diabetic disorder. An analysis includes the parameters of matching for BMI and Tanner stage. Receiver-operator characteristic (ROC) curves were established to assess association of the biomarkers with a disease. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077710 | METHOD FOR AN IN VITRO MOLECULAR EVOLUTION OF ANTIBODY FUNCTION - The present invention relates to a method for in vivo molecular evolution of antibody function. According to the present invention, a nucleic acid encoding a CDR that is normally contained in a framework (the “original framework”), which differs from a selected master framework, is amplified from an immunoglobulin gene and is inserted into a nucleic acid encoding the selected master framework. The invention further provides an antibody library, such as a phage display library, and methods of making the same. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077711 | Novel Ligands and Libraries of Ligands - The present invention provides compounds and libraries of compounds having formula (I): | 2012-03-29 |
20120077712 | MICROARRAY SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED SEQUENCE SPECIFICITY - The invention provides a novel array method for nucleic acid sequence detection with improved specificity which allows for detection of genetic variation, from simple SNPs (where the variation occurs at a fixed position and is of limited allelic number) to more complex sequence variation patterns (such as with multigene families or multiple genetic strains of an organism where the sequence variation between the individual members is neither fixed nor consistent). The array is comprised of short, synthetic oligonucleotide probes attached to a solid surface which are hybridized to single-stranded targets. Single stranded targets can be produced using a method that employs primers modified on the 5′ end to prohibit degradation by a 5′-exonuclease that is introduced to degrade the unprotected strand. The invention further provides for printing buffers/solutions for the immobilization of oligonucleotide probes to an array surface. The invention also provides hybridization and wash buffers and conditions to maximize hybridization specificity and signal intensity, and reduce hybridization times. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077713 | Collection and Methods for its Use - The present disclosure enables methods of identifying the VH and VL class pairs in the human immune repertoire, determining the VH and VL class pairs that are most prevalent and those having favorable biophysical properties. More specifically, the collections of the present disclosure comprise the most prevalent and/or preferred VH and VL class pairings with highly diversified CDRs. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077714 | Mass Spectrometry Based Particle Separation - Certain embodiments provide a method of sample analysis that comprises: a) labeling a particle using a specific binding reagent that is cleavably linked to an elemental tag; b) flowing the labeled particle through a flow cell of a mass cytometer; c) cleaving the elemental tag from the labeled particle; d) performing elemental analysis of the cleaved elemental tag without destroying the particle, to produce data; e) matching data for the particle with the particle; and f) collecting the particle. Also provided is a specific binding reagent that is cleavably linked to an elemental tag, and a mass cytometer adapted to perform the method. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077715 | CARBON NANOTUBE ARRAY AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A carbon nanotube array is provided. The carbon nanotube array includes at least two isotope-doped carbon nanotube sub-arrays. Each isotope-doped carbon nanotube sub-array includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes in different isotope-doped carbon nanotube sub-array are composed of different kinds of carbon isotopes. The present disclosure also provides a method for making the carbon nanotube arrays. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077716 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING FUNCTIONALLY DISTINCT NUCLEIC ACID LIBRARY ENDS THROUGH USE OF DEOXYINOSINE - An embodiment of a nucleic acid adaptor is described that comprises a double stranded nucleic acid element that comprises a plurality of deoxyinosine species positionally located in a spaced relationship from each other on a first strand and base pair to an A, T, or G nucleotide species on a second strand, where a first end of the double stranded nucleic acid element is constructed and arranged to preferentially ligate to each end of a double stranded target nucleic acid molecule. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077717 | Polymers Having N-Vinyl Amide And Hydroxyl Moieties, Their Compositions And The Uses Thereof - The invention relates to polymers derived at least from one: (A) one N-vinyl amide unit, and (B) one hydroxyl-containing acrylate unit, and to polymers derived at least from: (A) N-vinyl-2-caprolactam, and (B) one non-acrylate unit having: (i) at least one hydroxyl group, and/or (ii) at least one functional group convertible to a hydroxyl group wherein at least one group is converted to hydroxyl functionality in the final polymer product. Such polymers may exhibit degradability, e.g., in seawater or soil environments. In preferred embodiments, these polymers and compositions thereof are used in oilfield applications, such as an inhibitor of gas hydrates and/or a kinetic inhibitor of gas hydrates. The polymer can assume alternating, block, and/or random configurations of the repeating units, with at least one ester group. The chemical structure subscripts m, and n may be any integer equal to or greater than 1. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077718 | COPOLYMER AND PREPARATION METHOD AND APPLICATION THEREOF - A copolymer and preparation method and application thereof are disclosed. The copolymer is random copolymer obtained from monomers consisting of acrylamide, acrylic acid, alkenyl sulfonate, 2-acrylamido-dodecyl sulfonate, p-styrene sulfonate or isoprene sulfonate and so on. The copolymer of present invention can be used as fluid loss additive and has good fluid loss properties, which would not make the drilling fluid thicken at high temperature of 200° C. and high salt conditions of saturated brine. It has a medium-pressure fluid loss after aging and rolling for 16 h at high temperature of 200° C., as measured in accordance with the American Petroleum Institute Standard Test at room temperature, and has good properties of high temperature-resisting and salt-resisting. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077719 | PREPARATION OF A MOLYBDENUM IMIDE ADDITIVE COMPOSITION AND LUBRICATING OIL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SAME - The invention is directed to oil soluble additive compositions, lubricating oil compositions, and additive concentrates. The oil soluble additive composition comprises a salt or complex of (i) a molybdenum component which comprises a molybdenum oxide, sulfide, or oxysulfide of the general formula MoO | 2012-03-29 |
20120077720 | Universal Synthetic Penetrating Lubricant, Method and Product-by-Process - A penetrating lubricant with the capacity to offer a both penetration into rust and corrosion. Further, this lubricant actively penetrates the crystalline surface of the metal while exhibiting extreme pressure lubrication, non-migrating with lasting protection. Further lubricant exhibits dielectric strength of over 8000 volts, at the same time cleaning electrical contacts, thereby reducing resistance and associated heat. The preferred embodiment may contain alpha-olefins, low-odor aromatic solvents, base oils, and high flash mineral spirits. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077721 | LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT (METH)ACRYLIC POLYMERS, FREE OF SULPHUR-CONTAINING, METALLIC AND HALOGENATED COMPOUNDS AND WITH LOW RESIDUAL MONOMER CONTENT, METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME AND USES THEREOF - The subject of the disclosure concerns C8 or higher, linear or branched fatty chain (meth)acrylic polymers possibly containing at least one ethylene unsaturation, having a weight average molecular weight | 2012-03-29 |
20120077722 | AMBERGRIS FRAGRANCE - The present invention relates primarily to the novel compound of the formula (II) and certain mixtures comprising the compound of the formula (II) and use thereof as perfume. In addition the invention relates to perfume mixtures and perfumed products comprising a (preferably sensorially effective) amount of the compound of the formula (II) or a mixture according to the invention. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077723 | FRAGRANCED SOAP COMPOSITIONS - A personal care composition is provided which includes a fragrance component selected from the group consisting of hexyl acetate, dihydromyrcenol, phenyl ethyl alcohol, benzyl acetate and mixtures thereof, and from 1 to 30% of a C | 2012-03-29 |
20120077724 | Universal Synthetic Golf Club Cleaner and Protectant, Method and Product-by-Process to Clean, Protect Golf Club Faces and Rejuvenate Golf Clubs Grips - The club cleaner, conditioner and protectant comprises alpha-olefins, low-odor aromatic solvents; and at least one base oil selected from the base oil group consisting of Hydroisomerized high base oils and HT Severe Hydro-cracked Base oils; as well as other (optional) ingredients. Also disclosed is a method for producing this product and related product-by-process. This product uses a formulated cleaning mixture to clean and restore the face of the club while rejuvenating the grips. The invention when sprayed on the clubface removes foreign materials and when wiped dry protects the face of the clubs from harsh stains, caused by soils, grass and chemicals related to fertilizers. In experimental testing, the invention increases drive distances by reducing sidespin and increasing backspin. The club is left with a factory-like finish making it easy to wipe clean of soiling. The invention when applied to the grips restores the surface to the new feel. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077725 | FABRIC CARE FORMULATIONS AND METHODS - Fabric care compositions for providing improved stain repellency are described. The fabric care composition includes a mixture including a hydrophobic fluid, a particulate material and an amphoteric or cationic oligomeric/polymeric deposition aid. Methods for providing improved stain repellency for a textile by treating the textile with the fabric care composition are also described. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077726 | GENTLE BLEACHING AGENT - The aim of the invention is to reduce the damage to cellulosic material during the bleaching treatment of cellulosic material by using catalysts with bleaching activity, without significantly impacting the bleaching performance in the process. This was achieved largely by way of a method for bleaching cellulosic material in the presence of a peroxygen-containing bleaching agent and a bleach-boosting transition metal complex, which is carried out in the presence of spherical polyelectrolyte brushes. The spherical polyelectrolyte brushes preferably contain the transition metal complex in a colloidally bound manner. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077727 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING GRANULES COMPRISING ONE OR MORE COMPLEXING AGENT SALTS - A process for producing granules containing one or more complexing agent salts of the general formula | 2012-03-29 |
20120077728 | FLUID RESERVOIR - Fluid reservoirs which are based on polymer substrates and are capable of storing large amounts of fluids. The storage is reliable and the reemergence from the liquid reservoir is readily controllable, for example, via the temperature or via mechanical actions, to achieve retardation of the fluid release. Also, processes for producing such fluid reservoirs and also their use, for example in washing or cleaning compositions. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077729 | Organopolysiloxane Compositions Containing An Active Material - This invention relates to organopolysiloxane (silicone) compositions containing an active material chosen to have a desired effect in the composition, such as a perfume, sunscreen, vitamin, drug, biocide, pest repellent, catalyst or cooling agent. The active material is generally an organic material which is not silicon-containing. In particular the invention relates to such composition in which the release of the active material from the composition is inhibited or controlled. The active material is incorporated in a blend of a wax with an organopolysiloxane which has been formed by polymerization in the presence of the wax. It was found that by polymerizing an organopolysiloxane in admixture with molten wax, a stable wax silicone dispersion is obtained which allows ready incorporation of an active material such as a perfume and which releases the perfume only slowly, and may be controlled to release the perfume or other active material in desired circumstances. | 2012-03-29 |
20120077730 | Method for in Vitro Molecular Evolution of Protein Function - The invention provides a method for generating a polynucleotide sequence or population of sequences from parent polynucleotide sequences, the method comprising the steps of (a) providing a population of parent polynucleotide molecules, which population comprises plus and minus strands, (b) treating the population of parent polynucleotide molecules to generate a population of polynucleotide fragments thereof, (c) incubating the population of polynucleotide fragments under conditions which permit the formation of overlapping fragment pairs and (d) amplifying the overlapping fragment pairs using a polymerase to generate one or more product polynucleotide molecules which differ in sequence from the parent polynucleotide molecules, wherein step (d) is performed, at least in part, under conditions which favor the introduction of mutations into the one or more product polynucleotide molecules. | 2012-03-29 |