18th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 57 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110105281 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AND/OR REGULATING A TRAINING AND/OR REHABILITATION UNIT - The invention relates to a device for controlling and/or regulating a training and/or rehabilitation unit, the device comprising at least one training and/or rehabilitation unit, a sensor unit having a sensor for determining oxygen concentration and for determining carbon dioxide concentration, a control unit for the sensors, a microcontroller in the control unit for controlling the heating power of heating elements of the sensors, depending on breath flow volume, for maintaining constant sensor temperatures, and a resistance and/or braking arrangement of the training and/or rehabilitation unit that can be controlled and/or regulated based on the breath gas composition determined by the sensor unit. Said device can be used to increase endurance, preferably by means of altitude training. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105282 | STATIONARY ARTICULATED BICYCLE - The present invention relates to a stationary articulated bicycle for physical exercise, especially for interiors (indoor), such as sports centers and fitness centers. In essence, it is aimed with the invention, the characterization of a new conception of stationary bike which has a hinge between two elements of a structure, to allow their relative angular displacement, which is intended to provide both a combination of balance and freedom, sensitive to forces applied to remove all and any impact that occurs in bone and nerve structure of the human body, providing comfort to the practitioner. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105283 | SKI EXERCISING APPARATUS - A ski exercising apparatus includes a ski unit including two ski members each having a wavy slide rail extending in a front-to-rear direction, two pedal units mounted slidably and respectively on the slide rails of the ski members, at least one pull rope mounted movably to the ski members and having two opposite ends connected respectively to the pedal units, two handle units connected pivotally and respectively to the ski members, and at least one connection unit disposed between and interconnecting the ski members and adjustable to change the position and orientation of one of the ski members relative to that of the other ski member. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105284 | TRAINING MAHCINE FOR STRENGTH TRAINING AND REHABILITATION - The invention relates to a training machine for strength training and rehabilitation comprising pull or press means ( | 2011-05-05 |
20110105285 | ABDOMINAL EXERCISING DEVICE - An abdominal exercising device is disclosed that includes a base. At least one pivotable member is pivotably coupled to the base to provide at least a first position substantially parallel to the base and a second position substantially perpendicular to the base. At least one resistive member is coupled to a portion of the at least one pivotable member to provide a restorative force to urge the pivotable member from the first position to the second position. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105286 | Therapeutic, fitness, and sports enhancement device - A therapeutic, fitness, and sports enhancement device including a cylindrically shaped core, and an overlay about the core including a plurality of shaped projections configured to enhance mobilization of soft tissue and optimize body core strength and balance training. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105287 | Easy exercise chair - The “Easy Exercise Chair” is a light weight, compact fold-up chair that makes possible the exercising of different muscle groups without leaving home. The chair includes assorted exercise bands, a handle, ankle straps and hooks for the performance of different exercise. This chair is convenient for travel, vacations, hospitals, home or the work place. It comes with a carrying case to add to the convenience. Because of the intelligent construction of the chair, there is no wasted material in the design, making the “Easy Exercise Chair” user friendly, easy designable, and affordable. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105288 | EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device for exercising the human body; said exercise device including a single platform and at least five omnidirectional rolling elements supporting said single platform; said at least five rolling elements permitting omnidirectional movement of said device over a supporting surface. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105289 | METHOD OF DETERMINING THE REFERENCE LATERAL POSITION OF A COPY IN A FOLDING MACHINE, CORRESPONDING METHOD OF USING A FOLDING MACHINE AND CORRESPONDING FOLDING MACHINE - A method is provided for determining a reference lateral position of a copy in a folding machine, the copy having a given width and being defined by first and second lateral edges, the folding machine being designed to convey the copy in a path and having at least two conveying members that convey the copy over a first portion of the path, each first conveying member defining, for each of the first and second lateral edges, a first preferred lateral zone. At least one of the first preferred lateral zones extends laterally outside the first connected conveying member and laterally overlaps said first conveying member. The reference lateral position is determined such that at least the first lateral edge is situated inside a first preferred lateral zone associated with said first lateral edge. The method may be applied to offset rotary presses. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105290 | METHODS AND A MACHINE FOR FORMING A CONTAINER FROM A BLANK - A machine a mandrel assembly includes a mandrel having an external shape complimentary to an internal shape of at least a portion of a container, a first lift mechanism operatively coupled to a first servomechanism to wrap a first portion of a blank about the mandrel, a second lift mechanism operatively coupled to a second servomechanism to wrap a second portion of the blank about the mandrel, and a folding arm coupled to the first lift mechanism and operatively coupled to a third servomechanism. A control system is in communication with the first servomechanism, the second servomechanism, and the third servomechanism and is configured to transmit a signal to each of the servomechanisms to independently control movement of the first lift mechanism, the second lift mechanism, and the folding arm to wrap at least the first and second portions of the blank about the mandrel to form the container. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105291 | SHEET FOLDING APPARATUS, SHEET FOLDING UNIT AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A sheet folding unit, including: a first folding roller configured to rotate around a first axis; a second folding roller configured to rotate around a second axis which is in parallel with the first axis and biased to the first folding roller separably to a separating direction to make a nip together with the first folding roller therebetween; a blade configured to push a surface of a sheet into the nip; and a roller cover configured to move together with the second folding roller in the separating direction to prevent the second folding roller contacting the sheet when the blade unit starts contacting the sheet. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105292 | DUAL FEED CENTRIFUGE - A dual feed centrifuge system for separating solids from fluids in a drilling mud, the centrifuge system including: a bowl; a screw conveyor rotatably mounted within the bowl; a first feed pipe mounted within the screw conveyor for feeding a drilling mud through a first feed port in a wall of the screw conveyor to a first annular space between the bowl and the wall of the screw conveyor; and a second feed pipe mounted within the screw conveyor for feeding a drilling mud through a second feed port in the wall of the screw conveyor to a second annular space between the bowl and the wall of the screw conveyor. The multiple feed ports may allow the centrifuge to operate more efficiently with both weighted and unweighted drilling fluids. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105293 | Negative Dielectric Constant Material Based on Ion Conducting Materials - Metamaterials or artificial negative index materials (NIMs) have generated great attention due to their unique and exotic electromagnetic properties. One exemplary negative dielectric constant material, which is an essential key for creating the NIMs, was developed by doping ions into a polymer, a protonated poly(benzimidazole) (PBI). The doped PBI showed a negative dielectric constant at megahertz (MHz) frequencies due to its reduced plasma frequency and an induction effect. The magnitude of the negative dielectric constant and the resonance frequency were tunable by doping concentration. The highly doped FBI showed larger absolute magnitude of negative dielectric constant at just above its resonance frequency than the less doped PBI. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105294 | OPTICAL GLASS, PRECISION PRESS-MOLDING PREFORM, OPTICAL ELEMENT AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - [Problems to be Solved] | 2011-05-05 |
20110105295 | Zirconium dioxide-based material - The invention relates to the field of synthetic materials and is industrially applicable in the manufacture of wear-resistant construction parts for use under conditions of elevated temperatures, loads, and aggressive media, for cutting and machining tools, and in medical equipment. The technical problem of optimization of the performance parameters of the material, including crack resistance, hardness, and wear resistance, is solved. The objective is achieved by the fact that a material based on zirconium dioxide, containing yttrium and obtained by directed crystallization from batch mixture melted in a cold container, contains at least two tetragonal phases whose axes of tetragonality are 80-90°. The components of the batch mixture for obtaining the material are contained in the following ratio (in mol %): yttrium oxide, 2.8-3.7; zirconium dioxide, the remainder. To obtain the material, a thermal insulating layer | 2011-05-05 |
20110105296 | FUSED CERAMIC PARTICLE - The present invention provides a fused ceramic particle, having the following chemical composition, in percentages by weight based on the oxides and for a total of 100%: | 2011-05-05 |
20110105297 | DUPLEX EUTECTIC SILICON ALLOY, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF SINTERED COMPACT USING SILICON ALLOY POWDER - A duplex eutectic silicon alloy including 30-70 weight % silicon, 10-45 weight % nitrogen, 1-40 weight % aluminum, and 1-40 weight % oxygen has a eutectic structure comprising a β′-sialon phase and an ο′-sialon phase. The alloy is produced by controlling cooling at a rate of 50° C. or less per minute in combustion synthesis. A ductile sintered product capable of replacing steel in various applications can be produced by placing a compact composed of a powder of the alloy in a sintering furnace which can supply a heat quantity at least ten times the heat capacity of the compact; and sintering the compact at a pressure at least as great as atmospheric pressure, within a nitrogen atmosphere in which the silicon gas mole fraction is 10% or more, and at a temperature within the range from 1400° C. to 1700° C. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105298 | Method of Manufacturing Nano-Platinum Catalyst on Nano-Size Silicon Dioxide - The present disclosure uses a nano-SiO | 2011-05-05 |
20110105299 | METHODS & COMPOSITIONS FOR STABILIZING CATALYTIC PROCESSES - Methods and compositions for stabilizing the activity of catalytic compositions during catalytic processes, such as alkylation. A catalytic composition comprising a partially deactivated ionic liquid catalyst may be regenerated by reaction with a metal to form reactivated catalyst and an inorganic catalyst precursor; and the catalytic composition may be amended in-process by addition of an organic catalyst precursor for reaction with the inorganic catalyst precursor to form fresh ionic liquid catalyst. The organic catalyst precursor may be protected from water, e.g., during handling, by hydrophobic material(s). | 2011-05-05 |
20110105300 | MESOSTRUCTURED ALUMINOSILICATE MATERIAL MADE OF SPHERICAL PARTICLES OF SPECIFIC SIZE - A mesostructured aluminosilicate material is described, which consists of at least two elementary spherical particles, each one of said spherical particles consisting of a matrix based on silicon oxide and aluminium oxide, said matrix having a pore diameter ranging between 1.5 and 30 nm, a Si/Al molar ratio at least equal to 1 and amorphous walls of thickness ranging between 1 and 30 nm, said elementary spherical particles having a diameter D such that 102011-05-05 | |
20110105301 | AGGLOMERATED ZEOLITE ADSORBENTS AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - An agglomerated zeolite adsorbent which comprises 95-99.5 mass % of X zeolite and 0.5-5.0 mass % of binder, wherein the exchangeable cationic sites of said X zeolite are occupied by Group IIA metal and/or K, the total pore volume of said adsorbent is no less than 0.26 mL/g as measured by mercury porosimetry, the volume of pores with pore diameters from 100 to 500 nm is at least 60% based on the total pore volume. During shaping, a pore-forming agent is added to this adsorbent, and then the adsorbent is alkali treated for in-situ crystallization, followed by ion exchange. Said adsorbent has high adsorption capacity, fast mass transfer rate and good mechanical strength. Said adsorbent is suitable for liquid phase adsorptive separation of para-xylene from C | 2011-05-05 |
20110105302 | METHOD FOR MAKING BOROSILICATE ZSM-48 MOLECULAR SIEVES - The present invention is directed to a borosilicate ZSM-48 molecular sieve having a mole ratio of between 40 and 400 of silicon oxide to boron oxide, synthesized using novel structure directing agents. Also disclosed are processes using a borosilicate ZSM-48 as a catalyst for the selective hydroconversion of heavy normal paraffins into lighter normal paraffin products, with minimal formation of isoparaffins. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105303 | ZEOLITE STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A zeolite structure which has partition walls composed of a zeolite ion-exchanged with a metal ion and forming a plurality of cells extending from one end face of the zeolite structure to its other end face and functioning as a passage of fluid and which has a honeycomb shape, wherein the content per unit zeolite amount of the metal ion in the surface portion of the partition wall is larger than the content per unit zeolite amount of the metal ion in the inner portion of the partition wall and is preferably 1.1 to 5.0 times the content per unit zeolite amount of the metal ion in the inner portion of the partition wall. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105304 | Ceramic Foams with Gradients of Composition in Heterogeneous Catalytic - Architecture comprising ceramic or metallic foam, characterized in that the foam has a constant axial and radial porosity between 10 to 90% with a pore size between 2 to 60 ppi, and at least one continuous and/or discontinuous, axial and/or radial concentration of catalytic active(s) phase(s) from 0.01 wt % to 100 wt %, preferentially from 0.1 to 20 wt. %, and in that the architecture has a microstructure comprising specific area ranging between 0.1 to 30 m | 2011-05-05 |
20110105305 | Ceramic Foams with Gradient of Porosity and Gradient of Catalytic Active(s) Phase(s) - An architecture made of a ceramic or a metallic foam has at least one continuous and/or discontinuous, axial and/or radial porosity gradient ranging from 10 to 90% associated to a pore size range from 2 to 60 ppi, at least one continuous and/or discontinuous, axial and/or radial concentration gradient of catalytic active(s) phase(s) from 0.01 wt % to 100 wt % preferentially from 0.1 wt % to 20 wt %, and a microstructure with a specific area ranging between 0.1 to 30 m | 2011-05-05 |
20110105306 | Method of Fabricating Cu-Zn-Al Catalyst for Producing Methanol and Dimethyl Ether - A Cu—Zn—Al catalyst is fabricated for producing methanol and dimethyl ether (DME). A sol-gel method is used to obtain an organic phase with gel clusters rapidly transferred in. The catalyst thus fabricated can be adjusted in crystal grain size, crystal type, surface structure and active sites distribution. Thus, performance of the catalyst is improved. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105307 | Ultradispersed Catalyst Compositions And Methods Of Preparation - The present invention relates generally to ultradispersed catalyst compositions and methods for preparing such catalysts. In particular, the invention provides catalyst composition of the general formula: | 2011-05-05 |
20110105308 | Ultradispersed Catalyst Compositions And Methods Of Preparation - The present invention relates generally to ultradispersed catalyst compositions and methods for preparing such catalysts. In particular, the invention provides catalyst composition of the general formula: | 2011-05-05 |
20110105309 | METHODS & COMPOSITIONS FOR STABILIZING CATALYTIC PROCESSES - Methods and compositions for stabilizing the activity of catalytic compositions during catalytic processes, such as alkylation. A catalytic composition comprising a partially deactivated ionic liquid catalyst may be regenerated by reaction with a metal to form reactivated catalyst and an inorganic catalyst precursor; and the catalytic composition may be amended in-process by addition of an organic catalyst precursor for reaction with the inorganic catalyst precursor to form fresh ionic liquid catalyst. The organic catalyst precursor may be protected from water, e.g., during handling, by hydrophobic material(s). | 2011-05-05 |
20110105310 | MESOPOROUS OXIDE-CATALYST COMPLEX AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE MESOPOROUS OXIDE-CATALYST COMPLEX - A mesoporous oxide-catalyst complex including: a mesoporous metal oxide; and a catalyst metal supported on the mesoporous metal oxide, wherein the catalyst on the mesoporous metal oxide has a degree of dispersion of about 30 to about 90 percent. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105311 | FUEL CELL ELECTRODE CATALYST, METHOD FOR EVALUATING PERFORMANCE OF OXYGEN-REDUCING CATALYST, AND SOLID POLYMER FUEL CELL COMPRISING THE FUEL CELL ELECTRODE CATALYST - According to the present invention, a fuel cell electrode catalyst comprising a transition metal element and a chalcogen element and having high activity is provided with an index for performance evaluation that is useful for good catalyst design. Also, a fuel cell electrode catalyst is provided, such catalyst comprising at least one transition metal element and at least one chalcogen element, wherein the value of (transition metal element-chalcogen element coordination number)/(transition metal element-chalcogen element-oxygen coordination number) is 0.27 to 0.71. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105312 | SYNTHESIS OF CARBON SUPPORTED PLATINUM-TUNGSTEN ELECTROCATALYSTS - The present teachings are directed toward methods of producing electrocatalyst compositions of platinum and tungsten through the thermal decomposition of carbonyl-containing complexes of the two metals. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105313 | USE OF SULPHUR-CONTAINING SUPPORTS FOR CATALYTIC REFORMING - The invention concerns a process for preparing a catalyst comprising at least one metal from group VIII, rhenium or iridium and a sulphur-containing support, said catalyst having a sodium content which is strictly less than 50 ppm by weight and a sulphur content in the range 1500 to 3000 ppm by weight. The invention also concerns the use of said catalyst in a catalytic reforming reaction. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105314 | Process of Activation of a Palladium Catalyst System - Improved processes for activating a catalyst system used for the reduction of nitrogen oxides are provided. In one embodiment, the catalyst system is activated by passing an activation gas stream having an amount of each of oxygen, water vapor, nitrogen oxides, and hydrogen over the catalyst system and increasing a temperature of the catalyst system to a temperature of at least 180° C. at a heating rate of from 1-20°/min. Use of activation processes described herein leads to a catalyst system with superior NOx reduction capabilities. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105315 | Ultradispersed Catalyst Compositions And Methods of Preparation - The present invention relates generally to ultradispersed catalyst compositions and methods for preparing such catalysts. In particular, the invention provides catalyst composition of the general formula: | 2011-05-05 |
20110105316 | Mixed Metal Oxide Ingredients for Bulk Metal Oxide Catalysts - A bulk metal oxide catalyst can be prepared by combining metal oxide powders or oxide-producing species and reacting selected ingredients prior to their inclusion in the formulation of the catalyst. Mixed metal oxide phases can be designed and prepared for use as an ingredient for a bulk metal oxide catalyst to alter properties for catalytic performance or physical properties that would not be obtained using mixtures of singular metal oxide ingredients. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105317 | HONEYCOMB BODY HAVING RADIALLY DIFFERENTLY CONFIGURED CONNECTING POINTS - A honeycomb body includes a housing and a honeycomb structure with a plurality of channels. The honeycomb structure is formed by at least one at least partially structured metallic layer which forms connecting points that fix the honeycomb structure in place. A cross section of the honeycomb structure has radial zones with the connecting points. At least 1% and no more than 20% of inner contact points of the at least one at least partially structured metallic layer in the cross section form a connecting point in at least one zone. The connecting points have lengths in a structure direction being different in at least two radial zones. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105318 | MELTED OXIDE GRAINS INCLUDING AL, TI, MG, AND ZR, AND CERAMIC MATERIALS COMPRISING SUCH GRAINS - The invention relates to a mixture of fused grains having the following chemical composition, in weight percentages on the basis of the oxides: less than 55% of Al | 2011-05-05 |
20110105319 | THERMOSENSITIVE RECORDING MEDIUM - The present invention presents a thermosensitive recording medium having an excellent color developing property, water resistance and preservation properties (such as anti-self-color-development) and is harmless to the environment. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105320 | Fungicidal mixtures - Fungicidal mixtures comprising as active components: | 2011-05-05 |
20110105321 | Pesticidal Mixtures Comprising Cyanosulfoximine Compounds - The present invention relates to pesticidal mixtures comprising as active components
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20110105322 | Active Compound Combinations - The invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular a fungicidal composition, comprising Iprovalicarb (1-methylethyl-[2-methyl-1-[[[(1S)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethyl]amino]carbonyl]propyl]-carbamate, CAS No 140923-17-7) and Fosethyl Aluminium (aluminiumethylhydrogenphosphonate, CAS No 39148-24-8 (known from FR-A-2254276) and Propineb [[(1-methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)bis[carbamodithioato]](2-)]zinc homopolymer, CAS No. 12071-83-9 (known from BE 611960). | 2011-05-05 |
20110105323 | Calcium Salts of Phosphorous Acid for Increasing the Effect of Fungicides - The present invention relates to the use of calcium salts of phosphorous acid for increasing the efficacy of fungicides in agriculture. Moreover, the invention relates to solid formulations, to processes for preparing the solid formulations and to their use for controlling harmful fungi. Furthermore, the invention relates to a process for preparing a calcium salt of phosphorous acid. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105324 | Herbicidal Compounds Based on N-Azinyl-N-Phenylsulfonylureas - What is described are compounds of the formula (I) | 2011-05-05 |
20110105325 | SAFENING 6-AMINO-2-(SUBSTITUTED PHENYL)-5-SUBSTITUTED-4-PYRIMIDINECARBOXYLATE HERBICIDE INJURY ON CEREAL CROPS - Herbicidal injury caused by 6-amino-2-(substituted phenyl)-5-substituted-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates in wheat and barley is reduced with the use of a safener selected from the group consisting of cloquintocet, fenchlorazole, mefenpyr and mixtures thereof. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105326 | Method for Enhancing the Rainfastness of Glyphosate - A method to enhance the rainfastness of glyphosate by applying a composition comprising
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20110105327 | HERBICIDE FORMULATION - The present invention relates, inter alia, to a novel herbicide formulation comprising: (a) an aqueous phase; (b) an HPPD inhibitor in suspension in the aqueous phase; (c) an encapsulated chloroacetamide and/or an isoxazoline herbicide in suspension in the aqueous phase; (d) glyphosate and/or glufosinate or an agrochemically acceptable salt thereof, in solution in the aqueous phase. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of an herbicide formulation of the invention and to a process for the control of unwanted vegetation. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105328 | HERBICIDAL FORMULATION - A herbicidal aqueous concentrate comprises from 0.05 to 8% w/v of an ALS inhibitor (especially an sulfonylurea and in particular trifloxysulfuron) and from 35 to 70% w/v expressed as glyphosate acid equivalent of a salt of glyphosate wherein the ratio of the cation to the N-phosphonomethylglycine anion in the salt of glyphosate is from 1.5 to 3.0. The concentrate shows improved storage stability. Optionally there may be added an agriculturally acceptable salt. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105329 | Substituted Quinolinones Having Herbicidal Action - Substituted quinolinones of the formula I | 2011-05-05 |
20110105330 | COMPOSITION CONTAINING GLYPHOSATE - A new and innovative formulation used as herbicide which contains n-(phosphonomethyl) glycine [glyphosate], in acid form, along with carbonates and/or bicarbonates (of ammonium, potassium, sodium, magnesium) and surfactant products, produced through the simple mixture in mixers for solid materials, such as powder, granulate and flocculate, and subsequently be extruded, palletized or submitted to any process to provide the desired physical form. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105331 | Method of Plant Growth Promotion Using Amide Compounds - The present invention relates to a new method of plant treatment that is able to induce positive growth regulating responses by applying a non-phytotoxic, effective plant growth promoting amount of an amide compound having the formula (I). | 2011-05-05 |
20110105332 | SURFACTANT COMPOSITIONS - The present application relates to surfactant compositions comprising a) at least one phosphated arylphenol alkoxylate surfactant having an average degree of alkoxylation of from 4-8; and b) at least one alkylamine alkoxylate surfactant having an average degree of alkoxylation of from 2-12 and to the use of these compositions in pesticide formulations comprising solid or encapsulated pesticidally active ingredients or formulation aids and methods for improving the re-suspension properties of pesticide suspensions. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105333 | Seed Treatment Compositions and Methods - The present invention relates to seed treatment compositions comprising active ingredient and hyperbranched polymer. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105334 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING COOLING TUBES ON A COOLED FORMER - A superconducting magnet structure has a thermally conductive former with a former body having a former surface and a channel in said former surface that is open at said former surface, a thermally conductive tube disposed in the channel and configured to receive a circulating coolant therethrough, and the former body has at least one deformable retaining element integrally formed as a part of said former body and projecting from said surface of the former body next to the channel and being deformed over said tube in the channel to cover the tube in said channel and retain the tube in the channel. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105335 | SYSTEM HAVING AT LEAST ONE SUPERCONDUCTING CABLE - A system is specified having at least one superconducting cable (SK) which has at least one superconducting conductor ( | 2011-05-05 |
20110105336 | RARE EARTH ELEMENT OXIDE SUPERCONDUCTIVE WIRE MATERIAL AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a rare earth element oxide superconductive wire material improved in orientation by forming the bed layer by the MOD method. In the superconductive wire material ( | 2011-05-05 |
20110105337 | METHOD OF DISCOVERING AND ANALYZING SECRETED BIOMARKERS OF DISEASE FROM SOLID TISSUE - The current invention provides a method for discovering protein biomarkers of disease for use in diagnostic assays of bodily fluids by determining differential expression patterns of proteins secreted or released directly by normal and diseased epithelial cells into glandular lumens. Determining those secreted or released proteins directly from the glandular lumen of diseased and normal solid tissue would lead to a catalogue of proteins that have a high degree of probability to be present in various bodily fluids in persons with specific diseases. This would prove useful as a means to diagnose specific conditions and diseases by simply assaying easily acquired bodily fluids. Past efforts to discover such diagnostic/screening markers in bodily fluids have proven difficult at best due to overriding complexity of the proteins within bodily fluids. This invention is a method of discovering those biomarkers in a more focused and less complex protein subpopulation, namely the secreted or released proteins present in glandular lumens. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105338 | EXPRESSION-LINKED GENE DISCOVERY - The invention relates to a method for analyzing a genomic region of an organism, comprising four major parts. The first part involves the isolation of mRNA from a selected organism that is used for the preparation of small single stranded DNA fragments with one adaptor containing an affinity label. These DNA fragments are used in part three. In the second part, genomic DNA from the same or a related organism is isolated. This genomic DNA is fragmented and ligated to adaptor molecules. In the third part, these genomic fragments are hybridized with single stranded DNA fragments from part one, and the hybrids formed in this process are used for synthesis of DNA fragments. These fragments will be used in part four which involves sequencing of these fragments using one of the available high throughput sequencing methods. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105339 | PORTABLE PLASMA BASED DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND DIAGNOSTIC METHOD - A portable plasma based diagnostic apparatus comprising a plasma source for producing energy projectiles atmospheric pressure, a mass analyzer, a sampling interface for receiving direct sample to be analyzed, the sampling interface being positioned between the plasma source and the mass analyzer, a database containing a library of biomarkers with their associated mass spectra, a processor operatively connected to the plasma source, the mass analyzer and the database. The processor is so configured so as to obtain from the mass analyzer a sample mass spectrum of parent and fragment ions resulting form the collision between the energetic projectiles and the sample, compare the sample mass spectrum with mass spectra in the reference library in order to identify at least one indicator and provide a report based on the at least one identified indicator. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105340 | USE OF GENE EXPRESSION SIGNATURES TO DETERMINE CANCER GRADE - Signatures indicative of cancer grades are based on over- and under-expression of 214 genes that characterize expression patterns in CD133 | 2011-05-05 |
20110105341 | Diagnostic Methods For Determining Prognosis Of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - The present disclosure provides methods for identifying early stage non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients who will have an unfavorable prognosis for the recurrence of lung cancer after surgical resection. The methods are based in part on the discovery of chromosomal copy number abnormalities that can be used for prognostic classification. The methods preferably use fluorescence in situ hybridization with fluorescently labeled nucleic acid probes to hybridize to patient samples to quantify the chromosomal copy number of these genetic loci. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105342 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING REDUCED PREDISPOSITION TO CANCER BASED ON GENETIC PROFILE - The invention provide methods for early detection of a reduced risk of developing cancer, which comprises detecting the absence of a series of genetic polymorphisms associated with a predisposition of developing cancer, including the polymorphisms of the genes BRCA1, BRCA2, CARD15 (NOD2), CHEK2, CDKN2A (P16), CYP1B1, FGFR2 (KGFR2), MAP3K1 (MEKK1), p53 (TP53), TNRC9, XPD (ERCC2) and the genetic marker Rs6983267, in a biological sample from the analyzed subject, wherein the absence of the genetic polymorphisms is indicative of significantly decreased risk of developing, at least, breast cancer. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105343 | Systems Biology Approach Predicts Immunogenicity of Vaccines - A major challenge in vaccinology is to prospectively determine vaccine efficacy. Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for identifying early expression “signatures” that predicted immune responses in humans vaccinated with a vaccine. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105344 | Apparatuses for Detecting and Recognizing Analytes Based on Their Crystallization Patterns - The invention contemplates apparatuses for recognition of proteins and other biological molecules by imaging morphology, size and distribution of crystalline and amorphous dry residues in droplets (further referred to as “crystallization patterns”) containing predetermined amount of certain crystal-forming organic compounds (reporters) to which protein to be analyzed is added. Changes in the crystallization patterns of a number of amino-acids can be used as a “signature” of a protein added. Also, changes in the crystallization patterns, as well as the character of such changes, can be used as recognition elements in analysis of protein molecules. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105345 | Methods for the Analysis of High Resolution Melt Curve Data - The present application provides for various embodiments of methods for the analysis of high resolution melt (HRM) curve data; where statistical assay variations in melt curve data may result from system noise in an analysis system. Such system noise may arise from various sources, such as the thermal non-uniformity of a thermocycler block in a thermal cycler apparatus, a detection system, etc. Additionally, various methods for the analysis of HRM curve data may provide an identification of a sample without the need for a user inputted information. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105346 | Universal fingerprinting chips and uses thereof - The present invention discloses a designing strategy for constructing a set of probes useful for analyzing all or most prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes. A set of capture probes with optimal fingerprinting properties and highly representative of all possible sequences of an organism can be selected by six sequential steps. Fingerprinting potential of such probes is validated by phylogenetic analysis, which generates results that strongly correlate with phylogenetic trees produced by sequence alignment. The probes generated by the instant methods can be used for detecting an organism, for establishing phylogenetic relationships between different organisms, for detection of single nucleotide polymorphisms and a wide variety of other applications that require genetic analysis. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105347 | CORN POLYMORPHISMS AND METHODS OF GENOTYPING - Polymorphic corn DNA loci useful for genotyping between at least two varieties of corn. Sequences of the loci are useful for providing the basis for designing primers and probe oligonucleotides for detecting polymorphisms in maize DNA. Polymorphisms are useful for genotyping applications in corn. The polymorphic markers are useful to establish marker/trait associations, e.g. in linkage disequilibrium mapping and association studies, positional cloning and transgenic applications, marker-aided breeding and marker-assisted selection, hybrid prediction and identity by descent studies. The polymorphic markers are also useful in mapping libraries of DNA clones, e.g. for corn QTLs and genes linked to polymorphisms. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105348 | Method for detecting an analyte in a sample - The present invention relates to a method for detecting an analyte in a sample comprising the steps of
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20110105349 | USE OF A MONOPHOSPHATE ESTER OF A PHTHALEIN COMPOUND AS A SUBSTRATE FOR TARTRATE-RESISTANT ACID PHOSPHATASE B5 (TRAP 5B) - The present invention relates to the use of a monophosphate ester of a phthalein compound as a substrate for Tartrate-Resistant Acid Phosphotase (TRAP). The substrate is used in assays for obtaining a measure of the amount of TRAP 5 | 2011-05-05 |
20110105350 | DIAGNOSIS OF SEPSIS - Methods for predicting the development of sepsis in a subject at risk for developing sepsis are provided. In one method, features in a biomarker profile of the subject are evaluated. The subject is likely to develop sepsis if these features satisfy a particular value set. Methods for predicting the development of a stage of sepsis in a subject at risk for developing a stage of sepsis are provided. In one method, a plurality of features in a biomarker profile of the subject is evaluated. The subject is likely to have the stage of sepsis if these feature values satisfy a particular value set. Methods of diagnosing sepsis in a subject are provided. In one such method, a plurality of features in a biomarker profile of the subject is evaluated. The subject is likely to develop sepsis when the plurality of features satisfies a particular value set. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105351 | Multiplex branched-chain DNA assays - Methods of detecting two or more nucleic acids in a multiplex branched-chain DNA assay are provided. Different nucleic acids are captured through cooperative hybridization events on different, identifiable subsets of particles or at different selected positions on a spatially addressable solid support. Compositions, kits, and systems related to the methods are also described. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105352 | METHOD FOR MEASURING CHROMOSOME, GENE OR SPECIFIC NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCE COPY NUMBERS USING SNP ARRAY - The present invention relates to a method for measuring the copy number of a chromosome, gene or specific nucleotide sequence, comprising the steps of: (a) mixing a homozygous DNA with a test sample DNA; (b) analyzing the DNA mixture by means of SNP array; and (c) determining the copy number of a chromosome, gene, or specific nucleotide sequence by measuring the difference in signal output from the homozygous DNA and the test sample DNA. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105353 | Fetal Genomic Analysis From A Maternal Biological Sample - Systems, methods, and apparatus for determining at least a portion of fetal genome are provided. DNA fragments from a maternal sample (maternal and fetal DNA) can be analyzed to identify alleles at certain loci. The amounts of DNA fragments of the respective alleles at these loci can be analyzed together to determine relative amounts of the haplotypes for these loci and determine which haplotypes have been inherited from the parental genomes. Loci where the parents are a specific combination of homozygous and heterozygous can be analyzed to determine regions of the fetal genome. Reference haplotypes common in the population can be used along with the analysis of the DNA fragments of the maternal sample to determine the maternal and paternal genomes. Determination of mutations, a fractional fetal DNA concentration in a maternal sample, and a proportion of coverage of a sequencing of the maternal sample can also be provided. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105354 | Methods and Apparatus for Conducting Multiple Measurements on a Sample - Multiplexed test measurements are conducted using an assay module having a plurality of assay domains. In preferred embodiments, these measurements are conducted in assay modules having integrated electrodes with a reader apparatus adapted to receive assay modules, induce luminescence, preferably electrode induced luminescence, in the wells or assay regions of the assay modules and measure the induced luminescence. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105355 | BORRELIA BURGDORFERI CELL ENVELOPE PROTEIN ARRAY - Methods of assessing a sample for the presence of antibodies to cell envelope proteins of | 2011-05-05 |
20110105356 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SUBSTANCES TO AND FROM AN ARRAY - Methods, kits, systems, and multilayer transfer media for transferring a substance to and from an array are disclosed herein. Also disclosed herein are methods of detecting a substance that has been transferred to an array. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105357 | METHOD FOR ANALYSIS USING NUCLEIC ACID MICROARRAY - An analytical method aided with a nucleic acid microarray, the nucleic acid microarray having a spot (X 1) onto which a first probe nucleic acid is immobilized, the method includes: allowing a labeled sample nucleic acid (A 1) of a sample to be tested to hybridize with the first probe nucleic acid; providing the spot (X 1) with a labeled verification nucleic acid (B) that has a sequence capable of hybridizing with at least a part of the first probe nucleic acid and is labeled with a label different from the labeled sample nucleic acid (A 1), and allowing the labeled verification nucleic acid (B) to hybridize with at least the first probe nucleic acid at all spots; measuring a labeled quantity value (F 1) of the labeled sample nucleic acid (A 1); and measuring a labeled quantity value (Fc 1) of the labeled verification nucleic acid (B). | 2011-05-05 |
20110105358 | SINGLE MOLECULE REAL TIME SEQUENCER, NUCLEIC ACID ANALYZER AND SINGLE MOLECULE REAL TIME SEQUENCING METHOD - An object of the present invention relates to selectively control an extension reaction within a desired area in a substrate. In the present invention, an oligo probe arranged with a caged compound at the terminal thereof is immobilized to a reaction field area in the substrate. After pouring a reaction solution into a flow cell including the reaction field area, the reaction field area alone is irradiated with light to associate the photodegradation-active protecting group at the terminal of the oligo probe that has been immobilized in the reaction field area and thus to selectively control initiation of a polymerase extension reaction. In the flow cell, a plural number of the reaction field areas are arranged at constant interval on the substrate. The flow cell immobilized to a moving stage is moved by a distance equal to the interval between the adjacent reaction field areas and then light irradiation is carried out to measure the extension reaction continuously. By repeating these operations, the base extension reaction is stably measured in the flow cell without using complicated channels or without replacing the reaction solution. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105359 | CRYOPRESERVATION OF CELLS AND SUBCELLULAR FRACTIONS - The invention provides cryopreserved compositions of cells, wherein the compositions are advantageously in the form of self-sustaining bodies that can be individually handled and combined independently of a container, allowing for easy customization of the eventual pooled preparation. The invention also provides pre-pooled stacks of the self-sustaining cryopreserved compositions for eventual thawing to produce pooled preparations of cells. A mold and methods for forming the self-sustaining bodies are also provided. The invention is also concerned with methods of forming pooled preparations of cells using single-cryopreserved compositions of cells. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105360 | PAPER-BASED CELLULAR ARRAYS - Three-dimensional cellular arrays, methods of making three-dimensional cellular arrays, and methods of identifying agents using the arrays are disclosed. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105361 | MICROVESSELS, MICROPARTICLES, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND USING THE SAME - A method of reading a plurality of encoded microvessels used in an assay for biological or chemical analysis. The method can include providing a plurality of encoded microvessels. The microvessels can include a respective microbody and a reservoir core configured to hold a substance in the reservoir core. The microbody can include a material that surrounds the reservoir core and facilitates detection of a characteristic of the substance within the reservoir core. Optionally, the material can be transparent so as to facilitate detection of an optical characteristic of a substance within the reservoir core. The microbody can include an identifiable code associated with the substance. The method can also include determining the corresponding codes of the microvessels. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105362 | CYANINE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR APPLICATION AS QUENCHING COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides methods and non-fluorescent carbocyanine quencher compounds having the general formula: | 2011-05-05 |
20110105363 | siRNA targeting TNFa - Efficient sequence specific gene silencing is possible through the use of siRNA technology. By selecting particular siRNAs by rational design, one can maximize the generation of an effective gene silencing reagent, as well as methods for silencing genes. Methods, compositions, and kits generated through rational design of siRNAs are disclosed including those directed to TNFα. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105364 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TARGETED NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCE SELECTION AND AMPLIFICATION - The present invention provides novel methods, compositions, and kits for the production of amplification-ready, sequence-specific, target region-specific, and strand-specific regions of interest directly from samples containing complex DNA. The methods, composition, and kits provided herein are useful for selective target generation, genome partitioning, or user-selected enrichment of desired regions of interest. The invention described herein will enable multiplexing for genome-wide analysis with increased efficiency and is amenable to automation. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105365 | PRO-EPIL EXPRESSION LEVEL IN A BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE AS TESTICULAR CANCER BIOMARKER, PARTICULARLY IN COMBINATION WITH THE HCBETA AND AFP BIOMARKERS - The present invention is directed to the use of the expression level of the pro-EPIL gene as a biomarker for the diagnosing of testicular cancer, particularly a testicular germ cell tumor. The invention also relates to an in vitro method for detecting and/or classifying a testicular cancer in a subject comprising a step of determining the expression level of the gene encoding the pro-EPIL peptide in a biological, particularly in combination with the determination of the beta subunit HCGβ and the human alpha-fetoprotein AFP. The invention is also directed to a kit or solid support comprising nucleic acids or antibodies capable of determining the presence or the expression level of these three biological markers. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105366 | MICROFABRICATION METHODS FOR THE OPTIMAL PATTERNING OF SUBSTRATES - The invention is directed to a method of fabricating a microarray. The method includes: (a) providing a substrate having at least two layers of different chemical reactivity, wherein a well in an outer layer exposes an inner layer; (b) contacting the substrate with a first reagent specifically reactive with the outer layer to produce a first modified layer; (c) contacting the substrate with a second reagent specifically reactive with the inner layer of the substrate to produce a modified inner layer, wherein the modified inner layer has a higher affinity for a biopolymer than the modified outer layer, and (d) depositing the biopolymer onto the modified inner layer within the well, wherein the higher affinity of the modified inner layer facilitates localization of the biopolymer onto the well. Methods of fabricating a microarray which include polishing a substrate or functionalizing a plurality of features with a reactive reagent also are provided. A method of fabricating a microarray which includes loading a plurality of discrete nanochannels is additionally provided. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105367 | THERMOSET NANOCOMPOSITE PARTICLES, PROCESSING FOR THEIR PRODUCTION, AND THEIR USE IN OIL AND NATURAL GAS DRILLING APPLICATIONS - Thermoset polymer particles are used in many applications requiring lightweight particles possessing high stiffness, strength, temperature resistance, and/or resistance to aggressive environments. The present invention relates to the use of two different methods, either each by itself or in combination, to enhance the stiffness, strength, maximum possible use temperature, and environmental resistance of such particles. One method is the application of post-polymerization process steps (and especially heat treatment) to advance the curing reaction and to thus obtain a more densely crosslinked polymer network. In general, its main benefits are the enhancement of the maximum possible use temperature and the environmental resistance. The other method is the incorporation of nanofillers, resulting in a heterogeneous “nanocomposite” morphology. In general, its main benefits are increased stiffness and strength. Nanofiller incorporation and post-polymerization heat treatment can also be combined to obtain the benefits of both methods simultaneously. The present invention relates to the development of thermoset nanocomposite particles. It also relates to the optional further improvement of the heat resistance and environmental resistance of said particles via post-polymerization heat treatment. Furthermore, it also relates to processes for the manufacture of said particles. Finally, it also relates to the use of said particles in the construction, drilling, completion and/or fracture stimulation of oil and natural gas wells; for example, as a proppant partial monolayer, a proppant pack, an integral component of a gravel pack completion, a ball bearing, a solid lubricant, a drilling mud constituent, and/or a cement additive. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105368 | Scale Inhibiting Particulates and Methods of Using Scale Inhibiting Particulates - Scale-inhibiting particulates formed from a mixture of fly ash and a phosphonic acid curing agent wherein the fly ash is cured into a solid material by the contact with the phosphonic acid curing agent. Methods of using scale-inhibiting particulates to inhibit scale formation in a subterranean formation. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105369 | WELL TREATMENT FLUIDS CONTAINING A VISCOELASTIC SURFACTANT AND A CROSS-LINKING AGENT COMPRISING A WATER-SOLUBLE TRANSITION METAL COMPLEX - The invention is directed to methods for treating a portion of a well. The methods include the steps of: (A) forming a viscoelastic treatment fluid, wherein the treatment fluid comprises: (i) water; (ii) a viscoelastic surfactant (“VES”), wherein the VES is soluble in the water and wherein the VES is in the form of micelles; and (iii) a cross-linking agent for the VES molecules, wherein: (a) the cross-linking agent comprises cross-linking agent molecules having at least one complexed transition metal, wherein the transition metal has a valence state of at least three; and (b) the cross-linking agent is soluble in the water; and (B) introducing the treatment fluid into a portion of the well. According to a first aspect of the invention, (a) the VES comprises VES molecules having an alkyl group of greater than 14 carbon atoms and (b) the VES comprises VES molecules having at least one functional group selected from a carboxylate group, an amino group, an alcohol group, and an ether group. According to a second aspect of the invention, the VES comprises VES molecules having both an alkyl group of greater than 14 carbon atoms and at least one functional group selected from a carboxylate group, an amino group, an alcohol group, and an ether group. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105370 | BREAKERS FOR GELLED FRACTURING FLUIDS - A fracturing fluid for a downhole environment is disclosed, comprising a water-sensitive gel; and a hydrated breaker. A fracturing fluid for a downhole environment is also disclosed, the fracturing fluid comprising a water-sensitive carrier and a breaker, the breaker comprising one or more hydrates, and wherein water of the one or more hydrates is releasable so as to act with the water-sensitive carrier to reduce the viscosity of the fluid. A method of treating a downhole environment with a fracturing fluid is also disclosed, the method comprising: providing to the downhole environment a fluid comprising a water-sensitive carrier and a breaker, the breaker comprising one or more hydrates; and allowing water from the one or more hydrates to release so as to act with the carrier to reduce the viscosity of the fluid. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105371 | OLEFIN COPOLYMER VI IMPROVERS AND LUBRICANT COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - A lubricating oil composition and methods of operating an internal combustion engine to provide improved engine operation. The lubricating composition includes a major amount of oil of lubricating viscosity and a minor amount of at least one olefin copolymer having a number average molecular weight greater than about 10,000 up to about 300,000. The olefin copolymer is grafted with (A) a vinyl-substituted aromatic compound, and (B) a compound selected from the group consisting of a C | 2011-05-05 |
20110105372 | Lubrication and Lubricating Oil Compositions - Tetra-alkylated phenylenediamine compounds useful as ashless TBN sources for lubricating oil compositions that are compatible with fluoroelastomeric engine seal materials and meet copper corrosion requirements, and lubricating oil compositions containing such phenylenediamine compounds. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105373 | PRESSURE TRANSMISSION MEDIUM AND HYDRAULIC DEVICE - A pressure transmission medium contains an ester or an ether having two or more ring structures of an aromatic ring or a saturated naphthenic ring as a pressure transmission medium base oil. The pressure transmission medium that exhibits low energy loss due to compression, excellent response in a hydraulic circuit, energy-saving, high-speed operation and high precision of control in a hydraulic circuit, a low viscosity and a low churning resistance, and a hydraulic device can be provided. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105374 | Lubrication and lubricating oil compositions - Monoaryltrialkyl phenylenediamine compounds useful as ashless TBN sources for lubricating oil compositions that are compatible with fluoroelastomeric engine seal materials and meet copper corrosion requirements, and lubricating oil compositions containing such phenylenediamine compounds. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105375 | HEAVY DUTY HAND CLEANER - A liquid hand cleansing composition which has the ability to remove stubborn soils such as ink, grease, paint and the like. The composition is also able to hold water insoluble particles in suspension without separation or sedimentation because of cooperation between a special suspension system and a surfactant system. Additionally, the composition remains homogenous and viscosity stabilized even in the presence of relatively large quantities of solvent such as d-limonene. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105376 | Enhanced Amylase Production by N-Terminal Addition to Mature Amylase Protein - A method of making a | 2011-05-05 |
20110105377 | DEGREASING ALL PURPOSE CLEANING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - This invention encompasses compositions of surfactant-based products containing anionic and nonionic sufactants, one or more sequestering agents, a glycol solvent for the preparation of liquid cleaning compositions. The surfactant-based product may be any type of cleaning product based on surfactants, which include a sequestering agent. Specifically, the invention relates to a cleaning composition with desirable cleansing properties possessing increased grease cutting. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105378 | ENCAPSULATES - Encapsulates, compositions, packaged products and displays comprising such encapsulates, and processes for making and using such encapsulates, compositions, packaged products and displays. Such compositions have improved deposition and retention properties that may impart improved benefit characteristics to a composition and/or situs. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105379 | SACCHARIDE-CONTAINING PROTEIN CONJUGATES AND USES THEREOF - Conjugates of a saccharide and a biomolecule, covalently linked therebetween via a non-hydrophobic linker and methods of preparing same are disclosed. Also disclosed are medical uses utilizing such conjugates. Glycosylation reagents for use in preparing these conjugates are also disclosed. Glycosylated proteins, characterized by improved performance, are also disclosed. | 2011-05-05 |
20110105380 | Protection of Nano-Scale Particles from Immune Cell Uptake - The present invention relates to a particle. The particle has a radius of less than about 1 μm, and includes at least one peptide comprising at least a biologically active portion of CD47. The present invention also includes a method of increasing the life of a particle in vivo in a mammal, the method comprising attaching at least one peptide comprising at least a biologically active portion of CD47 to a particle and administering the particle having CD47 so attached to a mammal, wherein the administered particle has a longer half life in the mammal than an otherwise identical particle that does not have CD47 attached thereto. | 2011-05-05 |