15th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 53 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100094004 | Process for Preparation of Erlotinib and its Pharmaceutically Acceptable Salts - A process for the preparation of a salt of N-(3-ethynylphenyl)-6,7-bis(2-methoxyethoxy)quinazolin-4-amine comprising reacting a 4˜halo-6,7-bis(2-methoxyethoxy) quinazoline with 3-aminophenyl acetylene or an acid salt thereof under acidic conditions to form the corresponding acid salt of N-(3-ethynylphenyl)-6,7-bis(2-methoxyethoxy)quinazolin-4-amine, the process optionally further comprising converting the acid salt of N-(3-ethynylphenyl)-6,7-bis(2-methoxyethoxy)quinazolin-4-amine to N-(3-ethynylphenyl)-6,7-bis(2-methoxyethoxy)quinazolin-4-amine. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094005 | FLUORINATED DERIVATIVE OF QUINOLIN-2(1H)-ONE, METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME AND USE THEREOF AS A SYNTHESIS INTERMEDIATE - The invention relates to a fluorinated derivate of quinolin-2(1H)-one (I), to a method for preparing the same, and to the use thereof as an intermediate in the synthesis of 7-fluoro-2-oxo-4-[2-[4-[thieno[3,2-c]pyridine-4-yl)piperazin-1-yl]ethyl]-1,2-dihydro-quinolin-1-acetamide. The invention also relates to the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094006 | NOVEL PYRAZOLYLMETHYLAMINE COMPOUNDS AS CALCIUM CHANNEL MODULATORS AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to pyrazolylmethylamine-piperazine derivatives and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts effective as calcium channel modulators and a method of manufacturing the same. The present invention also relates to the medicinal use of the above compounds as therapeutic treatment of diseases due to their effect as calcium channel modulators. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094007 | Methods of making cyclic, N-amino functional triamines - The present invention provides strategies for making cyclic triamines. Reactant media including certain precursors and/or certain types of catalysts can be converted into cyclic triamines with improved conversion and selectivity. The strategies can be incorporated into reactions that involve transamination schemes and/or reductive amination schemes. In the case of transamination, for instance, using transamination to cause ring closure of higher amines in the presence of a suitable catalyst leads to desired cyclic triamines with notable conversion and yield. In the case of reductive amination, reacting suitable polyfunctional precursors in the presence of a suitable catalyst also yields cyclic triamines via ring closure with notable selectivity and conversion. Both transamination and reductive amination methodologies can be practiced under much milder temperatures than are used when solely acid catalysts are used. Preferred embodiments can produce reaction mixtures that are generally free of salt by-products. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094008 | Methods of making cyclic, n-amino functional triamines - The present invention provides strategies for making cyclic triamines. Reactant media including certain precursors and/or certain types of catalysts can be converted into cyclic triamines with improved conversion and selectivity. The strategies can be incorporated into reactions that involve transamination schemes and/or reductive amination schemes. In the case of transamination, for instance, using transamination to cause ring closure of higher amines in the presence of a suitable catalyst leads to desired cyclic triamines with notable conversion and yield. In the case of reductive amination, reacting suitable polyfunctional precursors in the presence of a suitable catalyst also yields cyclic triamines via ring closure with notable selectivity and conversion. Both transamination and reductive amination methodologies can be practiced under much milder temperatures than are used when solely acid catalysts are used. Preferred embodiments can produce reaction mixtures that are generally free of salt by-products. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094009 | NOVEL CRYSTALLINE COMPOUND USEFUL AS GLK ACTIVATOR - A novel crystalline form of 3-{[5-(azetidin-1-ylcarbonyl)pyrazin-2-yl]oxy}-5-[(1-methylethyl)oxy]-N-1H-pyrazol-3-ylbenzamide is described in the specification. This compound is a glucokinase (GLK or GK) activator and useful as a pharmaceutical agent in the treatment or prevention of a disease or medical condition mediated through GLK, leading to a decreased glucose threshold for insulin secretion. Processes for the manufacture of the crystalline form, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the crystalline form and the use of the crystalline form in medical treatment are also described. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094010 | CHEMICAL PROCESS - Processes for preparing compounds of Formula I and IV | 2010-04-15 |
20100094011 | DIAZONIUM-FREE METHOD TO MAKE AN INDAZOLE INTERMEDIATE IN THE SYNTHESIS OF BICYCLIC 5-(TRIFLUORMETHOXY)-1H-3-INDAZOLECARBOXYLIC ACID AMIDES - The present invention provides novel methods for preparing 5-(trifluoromethoxy)-1H-3-indazolecarboxylic acid (3), which is a useful precursor for the preparation of bicyclic-5-trifluoromethoxy-1H-indazole-3-carboxylic acid amides of Formula (1). Compounds of Formula (1) are active as agonists and partial agonists of the nicotinic α-7 receptor and are being studied for their use in the treatment of disease conditions associated with defective or malfunctioning nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, especially of the brain, such as for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia, as well as other psychiatric and neurological disorders. The present methods are useful for preparing compound (3) on scale up levels. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094012 | Heterodiamondoids - This invention is related to heteroatom containing diamondoids (i.e., “heterodiamondoids”) which are compounds having a diamondoid nucleus in which one or more of the diamondoid nucleus carbons has been substitutionally replaced with a noncarbon atom. These heteroatom substituents impart desirable properties to the diamondoid. In addition, the heterodiamondoids are functionalized affording compounds carrying one or more functional groups covalently pendant therefrom. This invention is further related to polymerizable functionalized heterodiamondoids. In a preferred aspect of this invention the diamondoid nuclei are triamantane and higher diamondoid nuclei. In another preferred aspect, the heteroatoms are selected to give rise to diamondoid materials which can serve as n- and p-type materials in electronic devices can serve as optically active materials. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094013 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF PRASUGREL HYDROCHLORIDE HAVING HIGH PURITY - An object of the present invention is to provide prasugrel hydrochloride with a reduced content of CATP, and the like. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094014 | EXCITATORY AMINO ACID RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS - The present invention provides novel compounds of Formula (I) and Formula (I(a)), or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; methods for treating neurological disorders and neurodegenerative diseases, particularly pain and migraine, comprising administering a compound of Formula (I) or Formula (I(a)); and processes for preparing compounds of Formula (I) or Formula (I(a)). | 2010-04-15 |
20100094015 | INDAZOLE HAVING ANALGESIC ACTIVITY - An intermediate of formula (II) | 2010-04-15 |
20100094016 | Thiazoline acid derivatives - The present invention relates to novel thiazoline acids and derivatives thereof useful as chelators of trivalent metals in therapeutic applications. For example, the thiazoline acid derivatives are useful in diagnosing and treating pathological conditions associated with an excess of trivalent metals in humans and animals. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094017 | USING ALKYLMETAL REAGENTS FOR DIRECTED METALATION OF AZAAROMATICS - Substituted alkylmetal reagents such as (trimethylsilylmethyl)lithium are reacted with pyridinic compounds to produce functionalized pyridinic compounds. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094018 | CATALYST COMPOSITION, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF CROSS-COUPLING COMPOUND USING THE SAME - The invention provides a catalyst composition for use in a cross-coupling reaction containing an iron or cobalt fluoride and a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring compound represented by General Formula (1A) or (1B), | 2010-04-15 |
20100094019 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A RUTHENIUM COMPLEX - A method of making an alkali metal salt of trans-[tetrachlorobis(1H-indazole)ruthenate (III)] is disclosed. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094020 | POLYCATIONIZED PHOSPHOLIPID DERIVATIVES - The present invention provides novel phospholipid derivatives. Furthermore, the present invention provides lipid membrane structures excellent in gene/nucleic acid introduction efficiency into a cell. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094021 | NOVEL METHOD OF PREPARATION OF 5-CHLORO-3-IMIDAZOL-1-YL-[1,2,4]THIADIAZOLE AND (3-IMIDAZOL-1-YL-[1,2,4]THIADIAZOL-5YL)-DIALKYL-AMINES - The present invention discloses a novel method for preparing 3-imidazol-1-yl-[1,2,4]thiadiazole derivatives, particularly to a method of preparing 5-halo-3-imidazol-1-yl-[1,2,4]thiadiazole, more particularly (3-imidazol-1-yl-[1,2,4]thiadiazol-5-yl)-dialkyl-amines, that afford a high yield of pure product. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094022 | Method for Producing Thiazole Compound - Disclosed is a simple and advantageous method for producing a thiazole compound, which method is suitable for commercial-scale implementation. In this method, a thiazole compound is produced by a reaction between 2-halogeno-allylisothiocyanate and sulfuryl chloride generating a large amount of heat, while suppressing decrease in the yield of the thiazole compound. Specifically disclosed is a method for producing 2-chloro-5-chloromethylthiazole represented by the formula (1): | 2010-04-15 |
20100094023 | BENZOYLPYRAZOLES AND HERBICIDE - Benzoylpyrazoles represented by the following formula (I), and use thereof as herbicides. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094024 | ACTIVE ENERGY RAY CURABLE LIQUID COMPOSITION AND LIQUID CARTRIDGE - The invention provides an active energy ray curable liquid composition containing a compound represented by a general formula (I): | 2010-04-15 |
20100094025 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING C-GLYCOSIDE DERIVATIVE AND INTERMEDIATE FOR SYNTHESIS THEREOF - The present invention provides a method for producing a C-glycoside derivative, which can produce the C-glycoside derivative at a high yield and at a low cost, which conforms to environmental protection, and which is applicable industrially. The C-glycoside derivative is useful for treating and preventing diabetes such as insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1 diabetes), non-insulin-dependent diabetes (type 2 diabetes) and the like and various diabetes-related diseases including insulin-resistant diseases and obesity. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094026 | METHOD OF SCREENING COMPOUND USEFUL IN TREATING ALLERGIC DISEASE - The present invention provides a method of screening for a compound useful for treatment of an allergic disease by identifying a molecule targeted by Intal upon exertion of its efficacy as an anti-allergic agent (hereinafter referred as a target) and using the target, as well as a new type of anti-allergic agent comprising a compound obtainable by the screening as an active ingredient for treatment of an allergic disease. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094027 | Process for the Preparation of Glycerol Formal - A process for the preparation of glycerol formal, from a paraformaldehyde and crude glycerin in a condensation reaction without the use of a secondary distilling agent for the removal of the water. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094028 | METHODS FOR THE PREPARATION OF HEXAHYDROFURO[2,3-b]FURAN-3-OL - Methods for the preparation of hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-ol and especially its enantiomer (3R,3aS,6aR) hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-ol, as well as certain novel intermediates for use in such methods. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094029 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING PROPYLENE OXIDE - A process for producing propylene oxide, which comprises:
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20100094030 | Preparation Of Alicyclic Diepoxides - Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide alicyclic diepoxide compounds and methods for forming such compounds. Such methods encompass charging a reaction vessel with an appropriate diene and an appropriate dienophile and causing such to react to form and recover a desired alicyclic diepoxide precursor where such precursor is subsequently epoxidized. Such compounds encompass alicyclic diepoxides having purities of at least 95 percent or at least 98 percent with respect non-isomeric residues and are essentially free of any isomeric alicyclic diepoxide residues. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094031 | INTEGRATED HYDRO-OXIDATION PROCESS WITH SEPARATION OF AN OLEFIN OXIDE PRODUCT STREAM - An integrated process providing for a gas phase hydro-oxidation of an olefin, preferably, propylene, with oxygen in the presence of hydrogen and a catalyst under reaction conditions such as to form a gaseous hydro-oxidation effluent stream containing an olefin oxide product, preferably, propylene oxide, water, unconverted olefin, oxygen, and hydrogen; and further providing for separation and recovery of the olefin oxide product from the effluent stream. The separation involves feeding the hydro-oxidation effluent stream into a first distillation column employing a liquid reflux rectification agent to obtain a first overhead stream containing unconverted olefin, oxygen, and hydrogen, which is recycled to the hydro-oxidation reactor, and a first bottoms stream containing water and the olefin oxide, from which upon further separation a purified olefin oxide product is recovered. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094032 | PRODUCTION OF ETHYLENE OXIDE - Process for the recovery of ethylene oxide (EO) from fat absorbent (FA) which comprises providing a feed of elevated temperature FA to an EO Stripper, providing a stripping gas feed and contacting the stripping gas feed at elevated temperature with the elevated temperature FA feed, obtaining stripped lean absorbent (LA) and an EO-containing gas, and providing one or more external process stream feeds to the EO Stripper at a location above the elevated temperature FA feed and at a lower temperature with respect to the elevated temperature FA feed thereby concentrating EO in the EO-containing gas. The process can also include one or more impurity removal stages in the form of one or more side draws from the EO Stripper or an EO Stripper Concentrator. The invention also includes an apparatus for performing the process. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094033 | IDENTIFICATION AND PROCESSING OF SECONDARY MATERIALS FOR THE COSMETICS-, PHARMACEUTICAL-, AND FUEL-PRODUCING INDUSTRIES AND ALSO FURTHER INDUSTRIAL FIELDS OF APPLICATION - A method for producing starting materials or additives for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and/or hydrocarbon-based fuels, especially for heating systems or internal combustion engines, takes organic residues or waste materials and decontaminates or sterilizes them with a hydrogenation process. In particular, the materials classified as K1, K2 or K3 according to EU Directive 1774/2002 are used for generating or producing the cited starting materials or additives, whereby an adequate decontamination of the residues or waste materials that are classified as being hazardous to health is ensured. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094034 | Metathesis Methods Involving Hydrogenation and Compositions Relating to Same - Disclosed are improved methods for conducting metathesis utilizing polyunsaturated fatty acid compositions (e.g., polyunsaturated fatty acid polyol esters, polyunsaturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty esters, and mixtures), such as those found in naturally occurring oils and fats, as the starting material. The inventive methods involve hydrogenation of polyunsaturated fatty acid compositions prior to metathesis, thereby providing partially-hydrogenation compositions having a relatively higher amount of monounsaturated fatty acid species. The partially hydrogenated composition can then be subjected to metathesis to provide a metathesis product composition containing industrially useful compounds. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094035 | AMORPHOUS ADSORBENT, METHOD OF OBTAINING THE SAME AND ITS USE IN THE BLEACHING OF FATS AND/OR OILS - The invention relates to a method for producing an adsorbent, in particular a bleaching earth, wherein a clay material having: a surface area of 180 to 300 m2/g; a total pore volume of 0.5 to 0.7 ml/l; wherein at least 60% of the total pore volume are provided by pores having a pore diameter of at least 140 A, at least 40% of the total pore volume is provided by pores having a pore diameter of less than 250 A and at least 15% of the total pore volume are provided by pores having a pore diameter of 140 to 250 A; and said clay material having an amorphous structure according to XRD data; is activated by an activation procedure. Further, the invention relates to an adsorbent as obtained by the method and a method for purification of oils, fats and biofuels. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094036 | PRODUCTION METHOD OF ASYMMETRIC COPPER COMPLEX CRYSTAL - A method of producing an asymmetric copper complex crystal comprising reacting an optically active salicylidene amino alcohol compound with a copper compound, then, performing a crystallization treatment in the presence of an alcohol solvent. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094037 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF OPTICALLY ACTIVE SULFOXIDE COMPOUND USING IRON-SALAN COMPLEX CATALYST - An optically active sulfoxide compound that is useful as an intermediate for synthesis or an active ingredient of a physiologically active substance such as a pharmaceutical agent is produced at a high optical purity. A process for producing an optically active sulfoxide compound of formula (4) comprises oxidizing a sulfide compound of formula (3) in the presence of an optically active metal complex of formula (1), (1′), (2) or (2′) by using an oxidizing agent. The present invention is also directed to the optically active metal complex. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094038 | SYNTHESIS - The present invention provides a method of preparing a sulfonyl ether comprising the steps of: v) reacting a sulfonic acid with an anhydride, under continuous vacuum distillation conditions, to form a carboxysulfonate; vi) reacting the carboxysulfonate with an optionally substituted cycloalkane ring containing at least 3 heteroatoms to form a sulfonyl ether pre-mix comprising a sulfonyl ether and at least two additional reaction products each containing at least one ether linkage; vii) subjecting the pre-mix to continuous vacuum distillation conditions to remove at least some of the additional reaction products from the sulfonyl ether pre-mix to provide a crude sulfonyl ether product; and viii) purifying the crude sulfonyl ether product. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094039 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING DIARYL CARBONATES - The invention relates to a process for preparing diaryl carbonates by reacting monophenols with phosgene or aryl chlorocarbonates with elimination of hydrogen chloride in the presence of mixed hydroxides of elements from groups 2-14 of the periodic table (IUPAC, new) as heterogeneous catalysts. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094040 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING ALKALI METAL OR ALKALINE EARTH METAL TRICYANOMETHANIDES - The present invention relates to a process for preparing highly pure alkali metal or alkaline earth metal tricyanomethanides. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094041 | ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND PSORIASIS TREATMENT AND PROTEIN KINASE INHIBITION BY HYDROXY STILBENES AND NOVEL STILBENE DERIVATIVES AND ANALOGUES - The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions containing hydroxystilbenes or their derivatives or analogues. The pharmaceutical compositions are useful for protein kinase inhibition, and for treatment of psoriasis, eczema and inflammation. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094042 | METHOD FOR FORMING AN EXTRACTION AGENT FOR THE SEPARATION OF ACTINIDES FROM LANTHANIDES - An extraction agent for the separation of trivalent actinides from lanthanides in an acidic media and a method for forming same are described, and wherein the methodology produces a stable regiospecific and/or stereospecific dithiophosphinic acid that can operate in an acidic media having a pH of less than about 7. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094043 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING 2-HYDROXY-4-METHYLTHIOBUTANOIC ACID - A highly impact-resistant and corrosion-resistant material is used for an apparatus for use in hydrolysis of 2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutanamide to obtain 2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutanoic acid, said material being readily fabricated for an apparatus with a complicated structure and being an alloy which contains 16.0 to 22.0% by weight of a Cr element, 16.0 to 22.0% by weight of a Mo element, 1.0 to 2.5% by weight of a Ta element and a Ni element as the rest, an alloy which contains 26.0 to 32.0% by weight of a Mo element and a Ni element as the rest, or an alloy which contains 0.12 to 0.25% by weight of a Pd element and a Ti element as the rest. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094044 | PROCESS FOR PREPARATION OF ISOSULFAN BLUE - A process for the preparation of isosulfan blue (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) is provided. A process is also provided for preparation of the intermediate, 2-chlorobenzaldehyde-5-sulfonic acid, sodium salt of formula (2), used in the preparation thereof and a procedure for the isolation of benzaldehyde-2,5-disulfonic acid, di-sodium salt of the formula (3). Also provided is a process for the preparation of an isoleuco acid of formula (4), which upon mild oxidation gives rise to isosulfan blue of pharmaceutical grade which can be used for preparation of pharmaceutical formulations. The isolation and purification procedures provided in the process provide substantially pure isosulfan blue with HPLC purity 99.5% or greater. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094045 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AT LEAST ONE OF ALPHA, BETA-UNSATURATED ALDEHYDE AND ALPHA, BETA-UNSATURATED CARBOXYLIC ACID - Disclosed is a method for producing at least one of an α,β-unsaturated aldehyde and an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid from an alcohol in a liquid phase through a simple process. Namely, at least one of an α,β-unsaturated aldehyde and an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid is produced by dehydrating and oxidizing an alcohol in a liquid phase at 110 to 250° C. in the presence of molecular oxygen and a noble metal-containing catalyst. Alternatively, at least one of an α,β-unsaturated aldehyde and an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid is produced by dehydrating and oxidizing an alcohol in a liquid phase in the presence of molecular oxygen, a noble metal-containing catalyst, and an acidic substance. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094046 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING AMINONITROBENZOIC ACIDS - Methods of producing aminonitrobenzoic acids are disclosed. A dinitrobenzoic acid may be reduced to an aminonitrobenzoic acid. In some specific embodiments, 2,6-dinitrobenzoic acid may be converted to 2-amino-6-nitrobenzoic acid. An end product may be used as an intermediate in the manufacture of various compounds including agricultural chemicals and pharmaceuticals. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094047 | Catalyst composition and process for the selective oxidation of ethane and/or ethylene to acetic acid - An oxide catalyst composition comprising the elements molybdenum, vanadium, niobium and titanium and a process for making the catalyst composition. A process for the selective oxidation of ethane and/or ethylene to acetic acid using the catalyst composition. The catalyst composition provides high selectivity to acetic acid with reduced selectivity to ethylene. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094048 | METHOD OF PRODUCING ALPHA-FORM GLUTAMIC ACID CRYSTALS - This present invention provides crystallization of α-form crystals preferentially which are metastable crystals without precipitating β-form crystals. This method allows for the precipitation of α-form crystals which are metastable crystals by combining (a) the process of achieving supersaturation by mixing an acidic solution with an aqueous solution containing glutamic acid to attain a pH at the isoelectric point of glutamic acid or lower, and (b) after a certain elapsed time, adding more of the aqueous glutamic acid solution to achieve a second supersaturation. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094049 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING 2-HYDROXY-4-METHYLTHIOBUTANOIC ACID - A method is provided of using a suitable material for an apparatus used in solid-liquid separation of a residue containing an inorganic salt, left to remain in an organic phase containing 2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutanoic acid, the material being an alloy containing 21.0 to 30.0% by weight of a Cr element, 2.5 to 11.0% by weight of a Ni element, 1.0 to 5.0% by weight of a Mo element and a Fe element as the rest. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094050 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING 2-HYDROXY-4-METHYLTHIOBUTANOIC ACID - A method is provided of using a highly impact-resistant and corrosion-resistant alloy material for an apparatus for use in hydration of 2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutanenitrile to obtain 2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutanamide, the material being readily fabricated for an apparatus with a complicated structure and being composed of an alloy which contains 16.0 to 22.0% by weight of a Cr element, 16.0 to 22.0% by weight of a Mo element, 1.0 to 2.5% by weight of a Ta element and a Ni element as the rest, or an alloy which contains 26.0 to 32.0% by weight of a Mo element and a Ni element as the rest. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094051 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUCCINIC ACID AND AMMONIUM SUCCINATE SOLUTIONS - The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a highly pure ammonium succinate solution including the steps of (A) producing calcium succinate trihydrate by crystallization fermentation of a microorganism; (B) converting calcium succinate trihydrate to calcium succinate monohydrate by transition crystallization; (C) separating the calcium succinate monohydrate crystals; (D) substituting the calcium salt in the calcium succinate monohydrate with ammonium salt resulting in an ammonium succinate solution; and (E) removing the solid calcium carbonate from the ammonium succinate solution. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094052 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING ACYLSULFAMOYLBENZAMIDES - The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I): | 2010-04-15 |
20100094053 | USE OF PERSONAL CARE COMPOSITION - Use of an alkyl monoethanolamide having an alky chain length from 10 to 14 for the manufacture of a composition for the treatment of scalp itch. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094054 | COMPOSITION FOR EXTERNAL APPLICATION TO SKIN - The present invention provides a composition for external application to skin containing one type or two or more types of compounds selected from the group consisting of aminoacetoamide compounds represented by the following general formula (1) and salts thereof. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094055 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF PHENETHYLAMINE DERIVATIVES - The present invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of essentially pure Venlafaxine Hydrochloride. Particularly, the process for the preparation of Venlafaxine Hydrochloride comprises the following steps: i) Preparation of 1-[Cyano-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]cyclohexanol, ii) Preparation of crude Venlafaxine Hydrochloride by reduction of 1-[Cyano-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]cyclohexanol with Alkali metal borohydride and Lewis acid and subsequent conversion to Venalfaxine hydrochloride with formic acid and paraformaldehyde and finally iii) Purification of crude Venlafaxine Hydrochloride. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094056 | ARYLAMINE-SUBSTITUTED DIVINYL FLUORENES AND THEIR USE FOR ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC APPLICATIONS, AND FOR OLEDS (ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES) - The invention relates to arylamine-substituted divinyl fluorenes. The invention is based on the object of providing photoconductors having good durability, high sensitivity, and low residual potential. The task is to detect new perforated conductors, which can be used in electrophotography, for copying, and in the OLED field. The task is solved by the production of the title compounds, particularly of the formula (11). | 2010-04-15 |
20100094057 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ETHYLENEDIAMINE - The invention relates to a process for preparing ethylenediamine by hydrogenation of aminoacetonitrile over a catalyst, wherein the hydrogenation is carried out in a solution comprising aminoacetonitrile, water in a proportion of from 0 to 60% by weight and a solvent and the aminoacetonitrile comprised in the solution is fed into the reaction vessel at a rate which is not greater than the rate at which the aminoacetonitrile reacts with hydrogen in the hydrogenation. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094058 | METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF TRIMETHYLHEXAMETHYLENEDIAMINE - Process for preparing trimethylhexamethylenediamine | 2010-04-15 |
20100094059 | MO CONTAINING CATALYST, A PREPARATION METHOD AND A METHOD FOR PREPARING METHYL MERCAPTAN - A method is described to prepare a Mo containing supported catalyst comprising TeO | 2010-04-15 |
20100094060 | NITROXYL ION SOURCE WITH SECOND ORDER REACTION NITROXYL RELEASE - C-nitroso compound releases nitroxyl ion in blood in a second order reaction. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094061 | Stat3 phosphorylation inhibitor and notch1 expression inhibitor - The present invention relates to an agent for suppressing STATS phosphorylation and for suppressing Notch1 expression comprising as an active ingredient a compound represented by the following formula (1): | 2010-04-15 |
20100094062 | CETANE NUMBER INCREASING PROCESS AND ADDITIVE FOR DIESEL FUEL - A cetane number increasing process and additive for diesel fuel, this additive being obtained by means of a less complex and more economic process which seeks to use by products in excess of supply on the market and to optimize the installed capacity of existing plants, the process producing a mixture of nitrated glycerol diethers is represented by the following general formula (I) where R can be: a hydrogen atom; or an R′—O group; and where R′ can be an alkene or alkyne or an unsaturated hydrocarbon formed by a number of carbon atoms ranging from 4 to 10 carbons. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094063 | MICRONIZED COMPOSITION OF A 2,4-DISUBSTITUTED PHENOL DERIVATIVE - A composition comprising a 2,4,-disubstituted phenol derivative in its micronized form and its use in the treatment of leukotriene-mediated diseases, gastrointestinal-inflammatory diseases or pulmonary fibrosis. More particularly, 2,4,6-triiodophenol can be used for the treatment of pulmonary fibrosis and arthritis. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094064 | Method For Preparing 1,2-Propanediol By Hydrogenolysis Of Glycerol - The invention relates to a method for preparing 1,2-propanediol by reacting glycerol, which has a purity of at least 95 wt %, with hydrogen at a hydrogen pressure from 20 to 100 bar and a temperature from 180 to 240° C. in the presence of a catalyst, which comprises 20 to 60 wt % of copper oxide, 30 to 70 wt % of zinc oxide and 1 to 10 wt % manganese oxide in an autoclave. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094065 | PROCESS FOR THE RECOVERY OF MONOETHYLENE GLYCOL - A process for recovering monoethylene glycol from a catalyst bleed stream is disclosed. The process comprises combining the catalyst bleed stream with a heavies stream comprising at least 40 wt % diethylene glycol, to provide a combined stream and distilling the combined stream to provide a first stream comprising monoethylene glycol and a second stream comprising diethylene glycol. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094066 | GAS PHASE REACTION PROCESS FOR POLYHYDRIC COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides processes for the gas phase conversion of a polyhydric feedstock into an oxygen-containing product. The polyhydric feedstock comprises water and at least one polyhydric compound having from about four to about twelve carbon atoms and more than three hydroxyl groups. Also provided are processes for the separation of the oxygen-containing product from the reaction product mixture. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094067 | METHOD OF PREPARING MONO-IODO BENZENE THROUGH TRANSIODINATION - The present invention relates to a method of preparing mono-iodo benzene with a transiodination reaction, and more preferably a method of preparing mono-iodo benzene including a step of performing transiodination of a reactant including benzene and at least a multi-iodo benzene selected from the group consisting of di-iodo benzene and tri-iodo benzene with an HY or HBeta type of zeolite having a Si/Al molar ratio of 10 to 100 as a catalyst. The method of the present invention has an advantage that iodine is recovered from by-products including m-di-iodo benzene, o-di-iodo benzene, and tri-iodo benzene obtained in the process of preparing p-di-iodo benzene, thereby resulting in minimizing the loss of iodine. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094068 | Heavy Aromatics Processing Catalyst and Process of Using the Same - This disclosure relates to a catalyst system adapted for transalkylation a C | 2010-04-15 |
20100094069 | Dehydrogenation Processes Using Functional Surface Catalyst Composition - Dehydrogenation processes using a catalyst composition which, preferably comprises a glass substrate, with one or more functional surface active constituents integrated on and/or in the substrate surface. A substantially nonporous substrate has (i) a total surface area between about 0.01 m | 2010-04-15 |
20100094070 | ETHYLENE TRIMERIZATION USING A SUPPORTED CHROMIUM-TANTALUM CATALYST - Bimetallic, supported catalysts for production of 1-hexene from ethylene are manufactured by impregnating a porous, solid support material with at least one catalytic chromium compound and at least one catalytic tantalum compound. The bimetallic, supported catalysts have high catalytic turnover, high selectivity for 1-hexene production, a low tendency for metals to leach from the catalysts during manufacturing and use compared to catalysts manufactured using known techniques. Moreover, the catalysts can be reused in multiple synthesis runs. High turnover, high selectivity, and reusability improve yields and reduce the costs associated with producing 1-hexene from ethylene, while the absence of metal leaching reduces the potential environmental impacts of using toxic metal catalysts (e.g., chromium). | 2010-04-15 |
20100094071 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN OXYGEN-CONTAINING GAS STREAM FOR THE ENDOTHERMIC REACTION OF AN INITIAL STREAM COMPRISING ONE OR MORE HYDROCARBONS - A method is proposed for providing an oxygen-containing gas stream for the endothermic reaction of an initial stream comprising one or more hydrocarbons, having a predetermined oxygen concentration and a predetermined temperature, wherein a fluid fuel stream
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20100094072 | Isoparaffin-Olefin Alkylation - A composition comprising a base component and a polymer, and a method of making said composition, are disclosed. The composition thereby obtained is then used as a catalyst for isoparaffin-olefin alkylation. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094073 | METHOD FOR TREATING WASTE PETROLEUM - The present invention relates to a method for treating various waste petroleum into eco-friendly solid that leaching of oil would not occur. The method of the present invention can treat radioactive waste petroleum used in a nuclear power station as well as various waste petroleum, thereby stabilizing waste petroleum chemically and physically, wherein the method comprises mixing waste petroleum with a concentrated sulfuric acid and a concentrated nitric acid; adding sodium hydroxide, thereby carrying out a second polymerization reaction to produce solid particles; colloidizing a mixture obtained by uniformly stirring the solid particles; adding a diisocyanate compound in reactor, thereby carrying out a third polymerization reaction to obtain a new compound in the form of powder; discharging a generated gas into the atmosphere; and filling the compound into a resin as a filling material and compression molding and reclaiming the filled compound. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094074 | Brachytherapy apparatus and methods employing expandable medical devices comprising fixation elements - Brachytherapy apparatus and methods for performing brachytherapy employing expandable members with at least one external fixation element, offering precise therapy due to rotational and/or longitudinal stability of the expandable member. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094075 | Expandable medical devices with reinforced elastomeric members and methods employing the same - Expandable devices for placement within a patient comprising an elastomeric member in contact with at least one fiber that provide non-differential expansion. Brachytherapy apparatus and methods for performing brachytherapy employing expandable devices comprising an elastomeric member in contact with at least one fiber that provide non-differential expansion. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094076 | Connector for a cooling system for a magnetic stimulator - A magnetic neuro-muscular stimulator system, a stimulator coil of elongate conductor; a coolant system configured to cool the stimulated coil including a coolant jacket about at least a portion of the conductor; a connector for connecting the coolant system to the elongate conductor, the connector having a first port communicating with a first portion of the coolant system; a second port communicating with a second portion of the coolant system, the first and second ports being in fluid communication; and the connector further including a through bore such that a portion of the elongate conductor extends from externally of the connector through the bore and through the first port, wherein the elongate conductor is in sealed contact with a portion of the bore such that the coolant is prevented from flowing through the bore. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094077 | Method for substantially non-delaminable smooth ventricular assist device conduit and product from same - A method of non-delaminably bonding a non-porous thermoplastic elastomer to a substrate by heating a bilayer of the elastomer and the substrate for a predetermined time and a product obtained by the method. Methods for producing non-delaminable conduits and non-delaminable kink-resistant conduits constructed of biocompatible elastomers and substrates, and products produced by these methods are taught. Methods, products, and articles of manufacture relating to non-delaminable monofilament supported kink-resistive conduits that may be used as inflow conduits in left ventricular assist devices for treatment of heart failure are also provided. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094078 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING MILK LET-DOWN WITH A BREAST PUMP - A breast pump assembly includes a vacuum pump for creating suction within one or two breast shields to the vacuum pump, and electronic recording device comprising a microphone, a memory for storing the sound received via the microphone, and a playback activator. The sound module or sound chip can be used to record and playback sounds made by a woman's baby to enhance the let-down reflex during pumping to facilitate collection of milk. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094079 | Method and Apparatus for Securing a Urethral Sling to Pubic Bone - Surgical procedures, kits and implants for alleviating human incontinence, and particularly providing improved methods and apparatus to secure a urethral sling to pubic bone to support the urethra and alleviate incontinence are disclosed. Bone anchors are driven into pubic bones with elongated bone anchor sutures configured to be passed through openings of a urethral sling. Suture retainers are applied to the sutures to apply retentive force to the urethral sling to maintain the fixation of the urethral sling proximate to the pubic bone. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094080 | CARDIAC SUPPORT DEVICE DELIVERY TOOL WITH RELEASE MECHANISM - An apparatus for placing a cardiac support device (CSD) on a heart. The apparatus includes a body, a deployment mechanism on the body for supporting the CSD in an open position for placement on the heart, and a release mechanism coupled to the deployment mechanism for releasably mounting the CSD to the deployment mechanism. The release mechanism includes a release element for releasably engaging the CSD, and a release actuator coupled to the release element for actuating the release element to release the CSD. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094081 | ELECTRODE PLACEMENT AND CONNECTION SYSTEMS - Electrode placement and connection systems are described which allow for the electrical connection and maintenance of one or more electrodes positioned on a substrate which is subjected to a variety of mechanical stresses. Such a system may include an imaging hood having an aperture through which transparent fluid is flowed and one or more electrodes positioned along or about the hood. As the hood is configured between a low-profile and opened configuration, these electrodes may remain electrically coupled despite the mechanical stresses subjected to the electrodes and the connections thereto. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094082 | MEDICAL EXAMINING DEVICE WITH AN ANGULARLY OFFSET FIBER OPTIC CHANNEL - There is provided a medical examining device including an hollow sample tube defining a tube first end and an opposing tube second end. The sample tube includes a tube wall extending between the tube first and second ends. The tube wall includes tube inner and outer surfaces extending between the tube first and second ends. The tube inner surface defines a central sampling channel configured to longitudinally receive a sampling tool. A longitudinal channel partially extends through the tube wall between the tube first end towards the tube second end along an optical axis. The optical axis is angularly offset and extends toward the sampling channel axis adjacent the tube second end. A translucent lens is positioned in optical communication with the longitudinal channel adjacent the tube second end. A fiber optic viewing device is disposed within the longitudinal channel and is in optical communication with the translucent lens. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094083 | FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPIC STITCHING DEVICES - An endoscopic stitching device is provided including a handle assembly supporting a manually operated suture needle loading assembly; a tool assembly operatively supported on and connected to the handle assembly; a suture needle operatively associated with the tool assembly, wherein the tool assembly includes a pair of juxtaposed jaws pivotally associated with one another; and an actuation cable extending between the handle assembly and the tool assembly, wherein axial displacement of the actuation shaft results in opening and closing of the jaws and rotation of the actuation cable results in selective retention of the suture needle in the jaws. A proximal end of the actuation cable is connected to the suture needle loading assembly such that actuation of the suture needle loading assembly imparts rotation to the actuation cable to selectively engage the suture needle in one of the jaws. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094084 | CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE - A capsule endoscope includes a housing, a lens module, a light source, an imaging module, a memory, a radio frequency transmitter, a power source, and a chamber. The lens module is received in the housing. The light source is configured for illuminating an interior of a body. The imaging module is configured for capturing images of the interior of the body. The memory is configured for storing the captured images. The radio frequency transmitter is configured for wirelessly transmitting the stored images. The power source is electrically connected to the imaging module, the memory and the radio frequency transmitter. The chamber is received in the housing. The lens module and the housing are made of a biodegradable material, and the chamber, the light sources, the imaging module, the memory, the power source, and the radio frequency transmitter are made of a non-biodegradable material. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094085 | Device for Displaying Assistance Information for Surgical Operation, Method for Displaying Assistance Information for Surgical Operation, and Program for Displaying Assistance Information for Surgical Operation - An object of the present invention is to accurately display to which region of a patient, a part the image of which is being picked up by an endoscope corresponds without the need to newly use a special endoscope. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094086 | MEDICO-TECHNICAL FLEXIBLE POLYMER TUBE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A medico-technical flexible polymer tube of thermoplastic or of thermoplastics, a method of manufacturing a medico-technical flexible polymer tube of thermoplastic or of thermoplastics as well as an endoscope comprising a medico-technical flexible polymer tube of thermoplastic or of thermoplastics is provided. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094087 | Method of and Apparatus for Positioning and Maintaining the Position of Endoscopic Instruments - The present invention provides an apparatus for, and a method of, accurate positioning of endoscopic instruments. Accurate positioning of the instruments is accomplished through the inclusion of a steering ability within the device. After the endoscopic instrument is properly positioned, the present invention may use rapid exchange technology, soft locks, and mechanical locks to maintain the position of the endoscopic instrument. Rapid exchange technology is used to minimize displacement forces present on the guidewire or catheters. Soft locks and mechanical locks resist movements caused by displacement forces. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094088 | TENDON-DRIVEN ENDOSCOPE AND METHODS OF USE - A steerable, tendon-driven endoscope is described herein. The endoscope has an elongated body with a manually or selectively steerable distal portion and an automatically controlled, segmented proximal portion. The steerable distal portion and the segment of the controllable portion are actuated by at least two tendons. As the endoscope is advanced, the user maneuvers the distal portion, and a motion controller actuates tendons in the segmented proximal portion so that the proximal portion assumes the selected curve of the selectively steerable distal portion. By this method the selected curves are propagated along the endoscope body so that the endoscope largely conforms to the pathway selected. When the endoscope is withdrawn proximally, the selected curves can propagate distally along the endoscope body. This allows the endoscope to negotiate tortuous curves along a desired path through or around and between organs within the body. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094089 | MULTI-FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM - A proximal connector of an endoscope shaft can be manually attached to and detached from a console, such that the connector and endoscope shaft can be provided as a single use device. An interface between the proximal connector and console can include a sliding plate moveable to operably make and break at least some of the connections between the console and endoscope shaft. A fluid reservoir may be separately connected to the proximal connector and hang from a mount on the interface. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094090 | SELF-CLEANING WIRELESS VIDEO STYLET WITH DISPLAY MOUNTED TO LARYNGOSCOPE BLADE AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - A scope adapted for insertion and manipulation in a difficult pathway is disclosed. The scope comprises at least one module for manipulating the scope. The scope may further comprise an illumination source, an image sensor, a power source, and a viewing member for viewing images of a cavity or other anatomical member of a patient. In one embodiment the scope is intended to facilitate insertion of an intubating device, which comprises an elongated semi-rigid stylet including first and second ends and at least one inner lumen connected to a module. Additionally, a flexible tip is provided for manipulating one end of the scope and allowing greater flexibility when maneuvering a difficult pathway. In another embodiment, fluids are provided through an interior portion of the scope, allowed to at least partially contact the lens located at the distal end of the scope, and subsequently cleanse or defog the lens for improving vision via the scope. A method for navigating a difficult pathway and for using the apparatus described herein is also disclosed. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094091 | Surgical Instrument - A surgical instrument comprising a handle assembly, a body, a tool assembly and an articulation assembly is disclosed. The articulation mechanism includes a receptacle, and a main shaft. A lower clutch is fixedly positioned within the receptacle and has a serrated portion including a plurality of serrations. An upper clutch includes at least one projection positioned to engage the serrations of the lower clutch to releasably retain the main shaft at a rotatably fixed position. An angle between a first pair of adjacent serrations is defined as a first angle, an angle between a second pair of adjacent serrations is defined as a second angle, and an angle between a third pair of adjacent serrations is defined as a third angle. The first angle, the second angle, and the third angle are each different from one another. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094092 | Medical Instruments - An illuminated medical instrument comprises an insertion portion ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100094093 | Surgical Access System and Related Methods - A system for accessing a surgical target site and related methods, involving an initial distraction system for creating an initial distraction corridor, and an assembly capable of distracting from the initial distraction corridor to a secondary distraction corridor and thereafter sequentially receiving a plurality of retractor blades for retracting from the secondary distraction corridor to thereby create an operative corridor to the surgical target site, both of which may be equipped with one or more electrodes for use in detecting the existence of (and optionally the distance and/or direction to) neural structures before, during, and after the establishment of an operative corridor to a surgical target site. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094094 | Tissue Retractor And Method Of Use - A method of retracting and/or manipulating tissue is provided. The method includes providing access to a body cavity, providing a retractor including a elongated body portion, a needle formed on a proximal end of the elongated body portion and an anchor means formed on a distal end of the elongated body portion, directing the needle of the retractor through a section of tissue to be retracted, drawing the retractor though the tissue until the anchor means engages the tissue, and pulling the body portion of the retractor to manipulate the tissue. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094095 | VAGINAL SPECULUM - A speculum for internal examination of a body cavity such as a vagina, comprising at least two spoons, each comprising a spoon blade that can be inserted in the body cavity, which spoons are attached to one another via a hinge pin and are hingeable between a closed position in which the spoon blades are essentially in contact with one another and a spread position in which the spoon blades are some distance apart, and at least one operating handle which is located outside the body cavity during use, a body rest being provided which, in conjunction with the operating handle, effects spreading of the spoon blades. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094096 | PATIENT MONITOR WITH VISUAL RELIABILITY INDICATOR - A patient monitor configured to display patient information in a display area. The patient information is indicative of at least one physiological parameter of a patient and includes at least one unitary display element in the display area that indicates simultaneously both a quantitative value and a reliability indication of the physiological parameter. An appearance of the display element transitions so as to represent a plurality of different reliability levels, including at least a first reliability level, a second reliability level, and at least one intermediary reliability level between the first and second reliability levels. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094097 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TAKING RESPONSIVE ACTION TO HUMAN BIOSIGNALS - To enhance interaction and use with electronic devices, the present disclosure describes several improved systems and methods of taking responsive action to a detected human mental state. A training signal containing biosignal data corresponding to a mental state of the user while the user concentrates on a perceptual cue may be established. In some embodiments, user input or other information may be stored in association with the training signal. Biosignal data from the user may be monitored at an appropriate time and, if a match between the monitored biosignal data and the training signal is determined, a predetermined response is taken by an electronic device. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094098 | Wireless telecommunications system adaptable for patient monitoring - A wireless network having an architecture that resembles a peer-to-peer network has two types of nodes, a first sender type node and a second receiver/relay type node. The network may be used in a medical instrumentation environment whereby the first type node may be wireless devices that could monitor physical parameters of a patient such as for example wireless oximeters. The second type node are mobile wireless communicators that are adapted to receive the data from the wireless devices if they are within the transmission range of the wireless devices. After an aggregation process involving the received data, each of the node communicators broadcasts or disseminates its most up to date data onto the network. Any other relay communicator node in the network that is within the broadcast range of a broadcasting communicator node would receive the up to date data. This makes it possible for communicators that are out of the transmitting range of a wireless device to be apprized of the condition of the patient being monitored by the wireless device. Each communicator in the network is capable of receiving and displaying data from a plurality of wireless devices. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094099 | Instrumented Metered-Dose Inhaler and Methods for Predicting Disease Exacerbations - The present invention is directed to devices, systems, and methods for monitoring inhaled drug usage to predict when an acute attack or exacerbation of a disease, such as a respiratory disease, is imminent. Instrumented inhalers that use modular designs with standard components are disclosed, as are systems for monitoring the instrumented inhalers. Also disclosed are methods for determining whether or not a patient's inhaled drug usage pattern indicates that an acute attack or disease exacerbation is imminent, and notifying appropriate medical personnel of any usage patterns indicative of an attack or disease exacerbation. If such an attack or exacerbation is imminent, additional therapeutic agents may be dispensed to the patient or other interventions made. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094100 | IMAGE DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM RECORDING PROGRAM - An operating image storage unit stores a plurality of codes and a plurality of operation image data sets in association with each other. The plurality of codes is concerned with a plurality of standard user operations. The plurality of operation image data sets is displayed for assisting the plurality of user operations. An operation unit accepts a current user operation by a user. A procedure display engine specifies a specific code concerning a user operation next to the current user operation among the plurality of codes in accordance with an examination procedure for current medical examination. And the procedure display engine specifies a specific operation image data set among the plurality of operation image data sets. The specific operation image data set is concerned with the specific code. A display unit displays the specific operation image and the medical image on the same screen. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094101 | Medical Inspection Aid System, Medical Inspection Aid Method and Computer Readable Medium - Adequate use item information and subject's condition criterion information are determined in advance. Actual use item information and actual subject's condition information are inputted. The actual use item information includes information of at least one used medical device and information of at least one used medicine. The actual subject's condition information indicates biological conditions of the subject after conduction of the inspection. The actual use item information is compared with the adequate use item information and the actual subject's condition information is compared with the subject's condition criterion information so that pieces of information with difference therebetween are extracted as difference information. Whether the conducted specific medical inspection was carried out adequately or not is determined based on the difference information. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094102 | MULTI-SENSOR STRATEGY FOR HEART FAILURE PATIENT MANAGEMENT - An apparatus comprises plurality of sensors and a processor. Each sensor provides a sensor signal that includes physiological information and at least one sensor is implantable. The processor includes a physiological change event detection module that detects a physiological change event from a sensor signal and produces an indication of occurrence of one or more detected physiological change events, and a heart failure (HF) detection module. The HF detection module determines, using a first rule, whether the detected physiological change event is indicative of a change in HF status of a subject, determines whether to override the first rule HF determination using a second rules, and declares whether the change in HF status occurred according to the first and second rules. | 2010-04-15 |
20100094103 | AUTOMATED TREATMENT SYSTEM FOR SLEEP - Automated behavioral methods and systems for treating Insomnia that use passive means for determining wake/sleep states. | 2010-04-15 |