19th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 41 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120114719 | Topical Macqui Berry Formulation - The present invention provides a topical formulation and method of use where the formulation comprises macqui berry or a macqui berry extract containing anthocyanins having a very high oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC). The formulation provides the macqui berry in a stabilized form which includes a glucuronide or glycuronide, a photostabilizing agent, encapsulation, or light- and/or air-blocking packaging. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114720 | SOLID, FRAGRANCE-TRANSMITTING COMPOSITION HAVING GOOD COLD-WATER SOLUBILITY - The invention relates to a solid fragrance-transmitting composition, comprising a particulate, water-soluble carrier, a perfume, and at least partial shell made of a saccharide. The solid fragrance-transmitting composition is very soluble in cold water and is thus suitable for use in the rinse cycle of a washing machine. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114721 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A VESICLE COMPOSITION - The present invention is a method for producing a vesicle composition having an aqueous phase as a continuous phase, the method including a step of dissolving an oil phase containing component (A) a branched fatty acid having a predetermined structure; component (B) a tertiary amine having a predetermined structure; and component (C) an organic acid having 1 to 10 carbon atoms at a temperature that is equal to or higher than a melting point of the oil phase, and a step of carrying out mixing while adding the aqueous phase to the oil phase which is dissolved. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114722 | ANTIMICROBIAL SUBSTRATE - A method of preparing antimicrobial-containing polymeric products is provided, the method involving electrospinning a dispersion comprising a dispersible polymer, a fiberizing polymer, and one or more antimicrobial agents. The electrospun material is heated to remove solvent and the fiberizing polymer, giving a nonwoven polymeric material having antimicrobial agent incorporated therein. The material can be in the form of, for example, a non-woven sheet, tube, or covering. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114723 | ONE STEP FIRE ANT CONTROL - The present invention relates to a method for controlling fire ants with a single step application of a combination of a bait and a controlled release treatment composition, and to the novel bait/controlled release treatment composition combination used in the method of the present invention. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114724 | ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT, METHOD OF PREPARING AN ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT AND ARTICLES COMPRISING THE SAME - The present disclosure is directed to method of preparing an antimicrobial agent comprising heating a dialdehyde polysaccharide. The method comprises subjecting a dialdehyde polysaccharide, such as a dialdehyde starch or a dialdehyde cellulose, to heating and/or sonication for a period of time. Also provided herein is an antimicrobial composition comprising the prepared dialdehyde polysaccharide. The antimicrobial composition is effective at killing microbial agents such as viruses and bacteria within a short period of time. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114725 | INFORMATION MEDIUM HAVING ANTIVIRAL PROPERTIES, AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - The present invention relates to an information medium to be handled by a large number of users, such as a banknote, and having antiviral properties, and to a method for making same. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114726 | INSECTICIDE-COATED SUBSTRATE FOR PROTECTING HUMANS AND PETS - A substrate treated with a composition comprising a pyrethroid, chlorfenapyr and a special acrylate binder is suitable for controlling harmful insects in buildings, for protecting humans and domestic animals from such harmful insects and for protecting humans and domestic animals from vector-transmitted diseases which are transmitted by the harmful insects. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114727 | INSECTICIDAL SHEET-LIKE STRUCTURE FOR PROTECTING HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS - A sheet-like structure, in particular a net, finished with an insecticidal mixture comprising
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20120114728 | BIODELIVERY SYSTEMS - A biodelivery system has been found which increases the efficiency and effectiveness of introducing antimicrobial compounds into complex biofilm matrices through the use of liposome carriers, thereby removing the biofouling in industrial water bearing systems, including piping, heat exchanges, condensers, filtration systems and fluid storage tanks. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114729 | SILICONE-PEROXIDE COMPOSITIONS FOR LONG-TERM, CONTROLLED OXYGEN RELEASE - A composite for delivering extended-release of oxygen is disclosed. The composite can include a biocompatible polymeric support having a plurality of solid peroxide particles suspended therein. The polymer support can exhibit an oxygen tension value of at least 40 mmHg for a period of 14 days. The weight ratio of biocompatible polymeric support to solid peroxide particles can range from 1:1 to 99:1. Also disclosed is a method of using the composite to deliver oxygen to cells in both in vivo and in vitro environments. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114730 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING PRECOCIOUS PUBERTY - The present invention is directed to the controlled delivery of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, preferably from a polymeric material that is implanted in the body. More specifically, the present invention relates to compositions comprised of a GnRH agonist, preferably histrelin, in a polymeric material that results in a desired and controlled delivery of a therapeutically effective amount of GnRH agonist over an extended period of time in order to treat central precocious puberty (CPP). | 2012-05-10 |
20120114731 | MULTILAYER PROTEIN FILMS, METHODS OF MAKING, AND DRUG DELIVERY DEVICES AND BIOMEDICAL IMPLANTS EMPLOYING THE FILMS - A multilayer protein film has a mass of greater than 0.5 μg/cm | 2012-05-10 |
20120114732 | ELASTIN STABILIZATION OF CONNECTIVE TISSUE - A method and product are provided for the treatment of connective tissue weakened due to destruction of tissue architecture, and in particular due to elastin degradation. The treatment agents employ certain unique properties of phenolic compounds to develop a protocol for reducing elastin degradation, such as that occurring during aneurysm formation in vasculature. According to the invention, elastin can be stabilized in vivo and destruction of connective tissue, such as that leading to life-threatening aneurysms in vasculature, can be tempered or halted all together. The treatment agents can be delivered or administered acutely or chronically according to various delivery methods, including sustained release methods incorporating perivascular or endovascular patches, use of microsphere carriers, hydrogels, or osmotic pumps. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114733 | IMPLANT MATERIAL AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides an implant material comprising an organic-inorganic complex porous article and a production method thereof. The organic-inorganic complex porous article is a biodegradable and bioabsorbable bioactive porous article in which a bioactive bioceramics powder is uniformly dispersed in a biodegradable and bioabsorbable polymer, wherein it has continuous pores and the bioceramics powder is partly exposed to the pore inner surface or the pore inner surface and the porous article surface. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114734 | NANOSTRUCTURE SURFACE COATED MEDICAL IMPLANTS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Compositions including a surface or film comprising nanofibers, nanotubes or microwells comprising a bioactive agent for elution to the surrounding tissue upon placement of the composition in a subject are disclosed The compositions are useful in medical implants and methods of treating a patient in need of an implant, including orthopedic implants, dental implants, cardiovascular implants, neurological implants, neurovascular implants, gastrointestinal implants, muscular implants, and ocular implants. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114735 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF THROAT DISCOMFORT - The physiological cooling agent N-ethyl-2,2-diisopropylbutanamide exhibits a surprising selectivity for throat cooling over mouth cooling, especially when consumed in the form of a confection. Methods of treating throat discomfort using N-ethyl-2,2-diisopropylbutanamide are described. Also described are various confections that incorporate N-ethyl-2,2-diisopropylbutanamide, including hard candy confections, soft candy confections, and center-filled confections. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114736 | ZEOLITE COMPOSITE MATERIALS FOR WASTE ODOR CONTROL - A composite material for environmental odor control is useful in controlling odors from waste, for example, as an alternative daily cover for landfills and in composting applications. The composite material includes a fiber web and a zeolite containing metals to promote absorption of odorous gas. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114737 | SILICONE ACRYLATE HYBRID COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A silicone acrylate hybrid composition includes the reaction product of a silicon-containing pressure sensitive adhesive composition, an ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and an initiator. The silicon-containing pressure sensitive adhesive composition includes acrylate or methacrylate functionality. A method of making the hybrid composition includes polymerizing the ethylenically unsaturated monomer and the silicon-containing pressure sensitive adhesive composition in the presence of the initiator. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114738 | TRANSDERMAL PATCH - The present invention provides a transdermal patch having excellent preservation stability and transdermal absorbency of DMAE or its pharmacologically acceptable salt. The patch has a support and a plaster layer integrally laminated on one surface of the support, and the plaster layer includes: 2-amino-1-(2′,5′-dimethoxyphenyl)ethanol or its pharmacologically acceptable salt; 40 to 98% by weight of acrylic adhesive prepared by copolymerizing monomers respectively containing 30 to 99% by weight of alkyl methacrylate having an alkyl group with a carbon number of 6 to 22 and 1 to 70% by weight of alkyl acrylate having an alkyl group with a carbon number of 2 to 20; and 1 to 30% by weight of saturated aliphatic monohydric alcohol having an alkyl group with a carbon number of 10 to 30. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114739 | PYRAZOLO[1,5-a]PYRIMIDINE DERIVATIVES AS mTOR INHIBITORS - The present invention provides methods for inhibiting mTOR using pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine compounds and methods of treatment, prevention, inhibition, or amelioration of one or more diseases associated with mTOR using such compounds. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114740 | SUSTAINED RELEASE FORMULATION OF A NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUG - Disclosed are formulations comprising multivesicular liposomes and one or more non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs which minimize the side effects of unencapsulated non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs while maintaining or improving efficacy. Methods of making and administering the formulations comprising multivesicular liposomes and one or more non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and their use as medicaments are also provided. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114741 | TOPICAL THERAPY FOR THE TREATMENT OF MIGRANES, MUSCLE SPRAINS, MUSCLE SPASMS, SPASTICITY AND RELATED CONDITIONS - The invention is directed to topical formulations and methods of treating a migraines and/or cluster headaches, muscle sprains, muscle spasms, spasticity, tension headaches, tension related migraines and related conditions associated with muscle tension and pain with a therapeutically effective amount of an ergot alkaloid, skeletal muscle relaxant, serotonin agonist, combinations thereof, pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, prodrugs thereof or derivative thereof. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114742 | Polymer Conjugates with Decreased Antigenicity, Methods of Preparation and Uses Thereof - Methods are provided for the preparation of conjugates of a variety of bioactive components, especially proteins, with water-soluble polymers (e.g., poly(ethylene glycol) and derivatives thereof), which conjugates have reduced antigenicity and immunogenicity compared to similar conjugates prepared using poly(ethylene glycol) containing a methoxyl or another alkoxyl group. The invention also provides conjugates prepared by such methods, compositions comprising such conjugates, kits containing such conjugates or compositions and methods of use of the conjugates and compositions in diagnostic and therapeutic protocols. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114743 | TRANSDERMAL RICINOLEIC ACID COMPOSITIONS - Transdermal compositions containing castor oil are described. The compositions comprise ricinoleic acid and a transdermal vehicle with optional additional agents. One optional additional agent is an adrenergic drug which may cause the ricinoleic acid to penetrate the skin more deeply and have a longer lasting effect. The compositions can be used for treating a variety of ailments traditionally treated with castor oil or castor oil packs, without the mess and inconvenience of using castor oil packs. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114744 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS TO TREAT MUSCULAR & CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS - The present invention relates to a novel microRNA, mir-208-2, implicated in muscular and cardiovascular disorders. The present invention also relates to oligonucleotide therapeutic agents (antisense oligonucleotides and/or double stranded oligonucleotides such as dsRNA) and their use in the treatment of muscular and cardiovascular disorders resulting from dysregulation of mir-208-2. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114745 | METHOD FOR TREATING OR AMELIORATING MUCOCUTANEOUS OR OCULAR TOXICITIES - A method for treating or ameliorating mucocutaneous, ocular toxicities, or side effects induced by blocking cellular growth and survival signal transduction pathways. The method comprises administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a histone deacetylase inhibitor and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, salt or solvate thereof, wherein the cell growth and survival signal transduction pathways are blocked by an antibody targeted therapy agent, antibody fragment, targeted small-molecule chemical compound, low-molecular-weight tyrosine kinase inhibitor, peptide mimetic, anti-sense oligonucleotide (DNA and/or RNA), or ribozyme. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114746 | Immunostimulatory Compositions Comprising Liposome-Encapsulated Oligonucleotides and Epitopes - The present invention relates to a composition for enhancing an immune response, an epitope having immunogenicity, screening and preparing method thereof, a antibody to peptide antigen and screening and preparing method thereof. The composition of the present invention may be effectively used for preventing or treating diverse immune-deficiency diseases such as cancer, influenza virus, hepatitis C virus and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) by enhancing immune responses. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114747 | PHARMACEUTICAL-GRADE FERRIC ORGANIC COMPOUNDS, USES THEREOF AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - The present invention discloses pharmaceutical-grade ferric organic compounds, including ferric citrate, which are soluble over a wider range of pH, and which have a large active surface area. A manufacturing and quality control process for making a pharmaceutical-grade ferric citrate that consistently complies with the established Manufacture Release Specification is also disclosed. The pharmaceutical-grade ferric organic compounds are suitable for treating disorders characterized by elevated serum phosphate levels. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114748 | Tanaproget Compositions Containing Ethinyl Estradiol - Compositions containing micronized tanaproget, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and ethinyl estradiol and methods of preparing the same are provided. Also provided are kits containing the compositions, methods of contraception and hormone replacement therapy including administering a composition containing micronized tanaproget and ethinyl estradiol. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114749 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY OF EMBOLICS - Described herein are compositions comprising one or more embolics attached to an inert, dissolvable matrix as well as kits comprising these novel embolic formulations. Also described are methods of making and using these embolic formulations. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114750 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION 271 - The invention concerns pharmaceutical compositions containing a hydrogen sulphate salt of 6-(4-bromo-2-chloro-phenylamino)-7-fluoro-3-methyl-3H-benzoimidazole-5-carboxylic acid (2-hydroxy-ethoxy)-amide and solvates, crystalline forms and amorphous forms thereof, to the use of said compositions as a medicament; and to processes for the preparation of said compositions. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114751 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR TREATING HCV INFECTIONS - The present invention relates to a granular pharmaceutical composition comprising an HCV protease inhibitor and at least one poloxamer. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114752 | STABLE TABLET CONTAINING 4,5-EPOXYMORPHINAN DERIVATIVE - The present invention relates to a stable tablet comprising a 4,5-epoxymorphinan derivative or a pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salt thereof as an effective ingredient. That is, the tablet according to the present invention comprises: (1) as the effective ingredient, a specific 4,5-epoxymorphinan derivative or a pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salt; (2) sodium thiosulfate; (3) at least one selected from the group consisting of saccharides and sugar alcohols; and (4) crospovidone, sodium carboxymethyl starch or a mixture thereof, in which tablet the content of the aforementioned (4) is 1 to 20% by weight per unit weight containing the aforementioned effective ingredient. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114753 | MULTI-LAYER TABLET COMPRISING EFFERVESCENT LAYER - The present invention provides a multi-layer tablet comprising: an effervescent layer comprising hydrochlorothiazide or amlodipine or its salt as an active ingredient, a carbonate salt, and an organic acid; and a telmisartan-containing layer. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114754 | RAPIDLY DISINTEGRATING SOLID ORAL DOSAGE FORM - Disclosed is a rapidly disintegrating solid oral dosage form of a poorly soluble active ingredient and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble or water-dispersible excipient, wherein the poorly soluble active ingredient particles have an average diameter, prior to inclusion in the dosage form, of less than about 2000 nm. The dosage form of the invention has the advantage of combining rapid presentation and rapid dissolution of the active ingredient in the oral cavity. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114755 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR TISSUE REPAIR - This document relates to methods and materials for treating tendon injury. Specifically, methods and materials for preventing adhesion formation and promoting tissue healing following tendon injury and surgical repair are provided. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114756 | SUSTAINED-RELEASE DRUG CARRIER COMPOSITION - The present invention provides compositions for extended release of one or more active ingredients, comprising a lipid-saturated matrix formed from a non-biodegradable polymer or a block-co-polymers comprising a non-biodegradable polymer and a biodegradable polymer. The present invention also provides methods of producing the matrix compositions and methods for using the matrix compositions to provide controlled release of an active ingredient in the body of a subject in need thereof. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114757 | PARTICLES COMPRISING DROSPIRENONE ENCAPSULATED IN A POLYMER - The present invention relates to particles comprising Drospirenone encapsulated in a polymer selected from the group consisting of glycolic acid polymer, lactic acid polymer, poly caprolactones, poly anhydrides and any copolymer of these, e.g., poly(lactic acid-co-glycolic acid) polymer and any combination of these. Furthermore, the present invention also relates to compositions comprising such particles. The present invention also relates to the use of such particles or compositions as contraceptives and for treatment of diseases, disorders and symptoms associated with deficient endogenous levels of estrogen in women. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114758 | BEVERAGE FOR PREGNANCY & LACTATION - The invention generally relates to nutrient enhanced beverages which include certain levels of the most current Daily Recommended Intakes of macronutrients and Micronutrients, and the rationale for increased allowances during pregnancy. The beverages of the invention generally comprise one or more macronutrients, vitamins and minerals recommended for consumption by pregnant or lactating women in an amount that is effective for enhancing the nutrition of pregnant and lactating women, and that is not harmful to developing fetuses or breast-feeding babies. In particular, the invention provides high doses of more easily absorbable iron to increase bioavailability of both iron and calcium which normally are not ingested in the needed doses, or are usually ingested via hard to swallow and digest prenatal, iron and calcium pills that can cause stomach cramps, diarrhea, constipation and other gastro-intestinal effects, that often lead to women not getting enough necessary nutrients. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114759 | PEPTIDE/PARTICLE DELIVERY SYSTEMS - Polymeric nanoparticles, microparticles, and gels for delivering cargo, e.g., a therapeutic agent, such as a peptide, to a target, e.g., a cell, and their use for treating diseases, including angiogenesis-dependent diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration and cancer, are disclosed. Methods for formulating, stabilizing, and administering single peptides or combinations of peptides via polymeric particle and gel delivery systems also are disclosed. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114760 | COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING WOUNDS AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR PREPARATION - Embodiments of the invention are directed to methods of treating a wound by administering a wound-healing composition and the wound-healing composition. The wound-healing composition has a purified platelet-removed platelet-rich plasma and a wound-healing component. The wound-healing component is a protein, a peptide, or combinations thereof. The methods of treatment utilize an amount of the wound-healing composition sufficient to treat a patient with a wound, which may occur by promoting an activity of cell migration, cell proliferation, and/or angiogenesis. Also disclosed are processes for preparing the wound-healing composition. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114761 | SKINCARE STIMULANT HAVING A PLATELET DRY POWDER - A skincare stimulant having an effective dose of platelets and pharmaceutically acceptable solvents and/or excipients, wherein the effective dose refers to the presence of at least 1000 platelets in every milligram of skincare stimulant. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114762 | Physico-Chemical-Managed Killing of Penicillin-Resistant Static and Growing Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Vegetative Bacteria - Systems and methods for the use of compounds from the Hofmeister series coupled with specific pH and temperature to provide rapid physico-chemical-managed killing of penicillin-resistant static and growing Gram-positive and Gram-negative vegetative bacteria. The systems and methods represent the more general physico-chemical enhancement of susceptibility for a wide range of pathological macromolecular targets to clinical management by establishing the reactivity of those targets to topically applied drugs or anti-toxins. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114763 | Method for Producing Collagen/Apatite Composite Membrane for Guided Bone Regeneration - Disclosed is a method for producing a collagen/apatite composite membrane useful as a barrier to protect fibrous connective tissues from infiltrating into a site of defective tissue or bone in guided tissue regeneration (GTR) or guided bone regeneration (GBR) procedures. Such composite membrane can be obtained by the steps of co-precipitating collagen and apatite in aqueous basic solution in a very well controlled manner, followed by casting the precipitation onto a filter paper, lyophilization and cross-linking. The method according to the present invention can allow forming a collagen/apatite composite membrane in which the crystals of apatite, in particular, hydroxyapatite are coated on and along with the collagen fiber direction without aggregation of self-assembled collagen fibers. Such composite membrane has excellent biological and mechanical properties such as biocompatibility, cell affinity, biodegradability and form stability, and therefore it can be used as a barrier for GTR. The method of the present invention can also allow the composite membrane to have microstructure enabling osteoblasts to be attached and proliferated well on the membrane, and can allow the properties of membrane to be controlled by adjusting its thickness in the formation of membrane, thereby providing a collagen/apatite composite membrane suitable to a needed use. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114764 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL PRODUCE WASH - A produce wash is provided that significantly reduces the amount of chlorine used in treating produce and inhibits the growth of micro-organisms on pre-harvest and post-harvest produce. A method of using the produce wash extends the shelf life of harvested produce. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114765 | ANTI-NEOPLASTIC COMPOUNDS, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Disclosed are novel compounds which are useful as therapeutics, especially in anti-neoplastic therapy and in other therapeutic regimes where cysteine protease inhibition is implicated. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114766 | SUBSTITUTED CHROMAN DERIVATIVES, MEDICAMENTS AND USE IN THERAPY - Novel substituted chroman derivatives and intermediate compounds, compositions containing same, methods for their preparation and uses thereof as therapeutic agents particularly as anti-cancer and chemotherapeutic selective agents are described. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114767 | System and Method for Diagnosis and Treatment of Neuropsychiatric Disorders - An assay for a GCH1 allele and associated genotype for the screening, prediction, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and treatment response of psychiatric, neuropsychiatric, and neurological disorders, such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder and bipolar disorder, and for defining treatments of such disorders. The presence of a variant in the GCH1 gene, alone or in conjunction with a measurement of low or altered biopterin, or altered BH4 system measures, is used to screen or diagnose subjects at risk for developing a psychiatric, neuropsychiatric, or neurological disorder. The genetic assay, with or without a biopterin or BH4 system assay, may also be used to determine treatment regimens. For subjects with an impaired BH4 system, treatments to increase or normalize biopterin, BH4, or the BH4 system can also be used, such as BH4 supplementation, lithium treatment, phenylalanine treatment, or other treatments and therapies. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114768 | ANGIOGENESIS REGULATING COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR REGULATING ANGIOGENESIS - An angiogenesis regulating composition used to treat/prevent an angiogenic disease in a subject, that contains in an effective amount at least one of nitrate, nitrite, and a compound convertible into nitrate or nitrite after the compound is absorbed into the subject, and an angiogenesis regulation method administering to a subject a composition containing as an active ingredient at least one of nitrate. nitrite, and a compound convertible into nitrate or nitrite after the compound is absorbed into the subject, provide a composition effective in treating and preventing angiogenic diseases, that can medically control angiogenic diseases, and medically regulate angiogenesis in ophthalmologic diseases in particular, and allows treatment without inhibiting physiological neovascularization, with a limited side effect and significantly safely, and an angiogenesis regulation method using the same. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114769 | INSECT AND DISEASE CONTROL - The invention provides a method for controlling pests or pathogenic organisms in an agricultural structure, the method comprising applying a pesticidal composition to surfaces susceptible to infestation or colonization by the pest or pathogenic organism, wherein the composition includes terpenoids, essential oils, plant extracts, or combinations thereof. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114770 | HIGH AMYLOSE WHEAT - Provided is a Wheat grain ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120114771 | Oxidized Protein Hydrolase Activity Enhancer - The present invention provides an enhancer for enhancing the activity of oxidized protein hydrolase. The oxidized protein hydrolase activity enhancer according to the present invention contains an extract of at least one plant selected from the group consisting of | 2012-05-10 |
20120114772 | Process For Obtaining Insoluble Substances From Genipap-Extract Precipitates, Substances From Genipap-Extract Precipitates And Their Uses - The present invention relates to the precipitation of genipap extract ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120114773 | ESTROGENIC EXTRACTS OF Ligustrum lucidum Ait. of the Oleaceae Family AND USES THEREOF - Extracts of various species of the Moraceae family have estrogenic properties. For example, aqueous and ethanolic extracts of | 2012-05-10 |
20120114774 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING AND PREVENTING LAMINITIS, FOUNDER AND OVEREATING IN AN UNGULATE - The present invention relates to the production and use of feed compositions useful in the treatment and prevention of laminitis, founder and overeating, particularly in horses and ponies. The feed composition may reduce the effects of carbohydrate overload whilst providing a controlled release of metabolizable energy to avoid excessive fermentation and lactic acid production in the hind gut. At the same time the feed composition can provide nutrition to the animal whilst avoiding overeating. The combination of controlled bulk and energy provides for a feed composition that can control the symptoms of excess energy sources in the gut which may manifest as laminitis and founder. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114775 | Methods for the treatment or prevention of diabetes mellitus and other metabolic imbalances - The invention relates to methods for treatment and prevention of a metabolic imbalance, including diabetes mellitus and other related diseases or disorders, using an extract from a fruit of genus | 2012-05-10 |
20120114776 | METHODS FOR PREPARING PROBIOTIC NANOPARTICLES - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed toward a method for preparing probiotic nanoparticles from natural sources, comprising performing a biological preparation phase such as isolating any cells derived from either prokaryote or eukaryote cells, performing a chemical preparation phase such as performing an enzymatic procedure (or heating, or chemicals) for killing or obtaining cell derived ingredients, performing a physical preparation phase such as performing ultrasonication, and performing a formulation preparation phase such as powderized drying. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114777 | REMOVABLE DEVICE FOR MOULDING A FLEXIBLE WALL IN THE GROOVE OF A TIRE PATTERN - The invention relates to a tire curing mold comprising at least one lining element for molding the tread of said tire, said lining element comprising at least one bead for molding a groove in the tread. The curing mold comprises at least one insert forming a portion of the bead, said insert partially or completely delimiting a slot extending into the depth of the bead. The slot is oriented substantially perpendicularly to the bead. The slot is configured in order to mold a flexible wall of reduced thickness made as one piece with at least one wall of the groove molded by the bead. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114778 | SURFACE TEXTURING USING FOLDABLE STRUCTURES AND ACTIVE MATERIAL ACTUATION - Active texturing systems adapted for selectively and reversibly modifying the texture of a surface utilizing a variably foldable structure in communication with the surface, and active material actuation to enable and/or cause folding. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114779 | MANUFACTURING APPARATUS FOR NONWOVEN FABRIC - A nonwoven fabric manufacturing apparatus has a spinning portion that spins fiber and an air delivery portion that blows air toward fiber spun out of the spinning portion. A roller is provided below the spinning portion. Fiber spun out of the spinning portion is blown onto the circumferential surface of the roller by the air blown out of the air delivery portion, so that nonwoven fabric is formed on the roller. A pair of guide plates is located below the roller. Entrained air flow is generated when the air blown out of the air delivery portion flows along the circumferential surface of the roller. Each guide plate interrupts and separates the entrained air flow from the circumferential surface of the roller. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114780 | FABRICATION OF PHOTOPOLYMER DIES - A photopolymer die for foil stamping, foil printing, embossing, debossing, or a combination thereof is disclosed. The die has a metal backing plate on which is mounted a photopolymer layer which has a number of micro-grooves therein. Preferably the micro-grooves are arranged in a swatch like pattern. Preferably images have adjacent regions each with a different pattern of micro-grooves. The spacing between adjacent micro-grooves can be resolvable by the human eye, or cannot. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114781 | Method and arrangement to manufacture a blade - A method to manufacture a blade, especially to manufacture a blade of a wind turbine is provided. An arrangement including a mould is provided and used to carry layers of blade-components. A dry-powder is applied at least to an inner surface of the mould, before the layers are arranged onto the inner surface of the mould. Thus the mould includes a dry powder-coat as a bottom layer. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114782 | Systems And Methods Of Feeding Hook Fastening Elements Into A Mold Assembly Line - Systems and methods for introducing hook fastening elements into a mold traveling along a mold assembly line is disclosed. The system can be configured to cut hook fastening tape into strips having a predetermined length based on information received from the mold assembly line, and to drop the cut strips directly into the mold at the appropriate intervals as the mold travels along the mold assembly line. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114783 | NOZZLE FOR A MACHINE FOR MANUFACTURING CONTAINERS - Pressurized gas injecting device ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120114784 | MOULD FOR THE INJECTION MOULDING OF ELEMENTS WITH UNDERCUTS MADE OF PLASTIC MATERIAL, WITH AN INTEGRATED EJECTION SYSTEM - The present invention refers to a mould ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120114785 | DEVICE FOR PRODUCING PLASTIC MOLDED PARTS AND THE USE THEREOF - A device for producing plastic moldings has an extruder and a molding tool arranged downstream of an extruder discharge opening. A screw is rotatably guided in the extruder and is axially displaceable to transfer liquid polymers, prepolymers or monomers present in the extruder into the molding tool. A nonreturn valve adjacent to a free end of the screw has a locking ring in contact with the inner circumferential wall of the extruder that includes a seal, which is applied to at least part of its outer circumference and which seals the locking ring against the circumferential wall of the extruder. The sealing material of the seal is selected from the group of the polymers, copolymers and polymer blends with a hardness lower than that of the circumferential wall of the extruder. A nonreturn valve and method of processing liquid prepolymers or monomers into plastic moldings is provided. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114786 | LIVE BACTERIA PRODUCT - A live bacteria product including dormant viable bacteria suspended in a liquid carrier. The carrier contains mineral oil and polymers and may also include an adsorbent. The product is stored and shipped in a plastic bag and is sprayed onto livestock feed or the like. The treated livestock feed is then fed to the livestock with the ambient moisture in the digestive system of livestock causing the hydration of the bacteria to begin the bacteria's life cycle. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114787 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ELECTROLYZED WATER - An apparatus and method for the production of alkaline water is provided, wherein the water, when administered to cattle, is effective for the treatment and prevention of rumen acidosis. Additionally, the alkaline water is effective for increased production of milk and increased quality of milk produced. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114788 | PARTICULATE FLAVOR DELIVERY SYSTEM, A METHOD OF MAKING IT AND USE THEREOF - A particulate flavour delivery system comprising a starch carrier and a blend of a first flavouring agent and a plasticizer, said first flavouring agent being non-liquid at a temperature of 20° C. to 25° C., and said plasticizer being liquid at a temperature of 20° C. to 25° C., said blend being encapsulated in said starch carrier, said encapsulated blend comprising at least 40% by weight of said blend, a portion of which is solid or semi-solid, said portion having a melting point or a glass transition temperature of from 25″C to 250° C., a method of making it, and use thereof. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114789 | Compressed Resin Moderated Chewing Gum - A compressed chewing gum tablet and gum base granule for such tablet including at least one elastomer in an amount of about 0% to about 35% by weight of the gum base, at least two resins in an amount of about 15% to about 60% by weight of the gum base, gum base ingredients and where the at least two resins include natural resin in an amount of about of about 5% to about 40% by weight of the gum base, and synthetic resin in an amount of about 10% to about 40% by weight of the gum base. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114790 | METHOD FOR REDUCING THE CONTENT OF PATHOGENIC ORGANISMS PRESENT IN FOOD MATERIALS - The present invention relates to a method for reducing the concentration of pathogenic organisms such as | 2012-05-10 |
20120114791 | METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE WITH REDUCED CONTENT OF ALCOHOL - A method for production of an alcoholic beverage with reduced content of alcohol involving treating unfermented beverage starting solution with glucose oxidase and glucose isomerase. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114792 | REDUCED STUCK ALCOHOLIC FERMENTATIONS IN PRODUCTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - A method for production of an alcoholic beverage wherein the method significantly decreases the risk of unwanted stuck alcoholic fermentations. The method involves addition of glucose isomerase to the beverage starting solution. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114793 | Method of Preparing A Heat-Treated Product - The formation of acrylamide during heat treatment in the production of a food product is reduced by treating the raw material with an enzyme before the heat treatment. The enzyme is capable of reacting on asparagine or glutamine (optionally substituted) as a substrate or is a laccase or a peroxidase. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114794 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING ORGANIC COTTAGE CHEESE - A process is disclosed for the manufacture of cottage cheese from milk using citric acid to precipitate the curd. The citric acid is supplied by fermentation of the lactose contained in the byproduct whey. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114795 | DAIRY PRODUCT AND PROCESS - A method for preparing a modified whey protein concentrate (WPC) or whey protein isolate (WPI) is described. It involves (a) providing an aqueous WPC or WPI solution having a protein concentration of 15-50% (w/v), at a pH of 4.7-8.5; (b) heat treating the solution to more than 50° C., for a time that allows protein denaturation to occur; the heat treating comprising heating the solution while under conditions of turbulent flow. At the end of the heat treatment, the heat treated material may be promptly transferred to a drier or to be mixed with other ingredients. The heat-treated WPC or WPI is not subjected to a mechanical shear process prior to the transfer other than where liquid is converted into droplets to facilitate drying. The modified WPC is useful in the manufacture of food and drinks where a high protein content is desired without undesirable changes in texture. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114796 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING POROUS VEGETABLE FILLER FOR USE IN FOAMING PROCESS - A method of manufacturing a porous vegetable filler for use in a foaming process mainly comprises exposing discarded coffee grounds to sunlight to a moisture content of 5%-15%; then baking the coffee grounds after solarization using a dryer at 120° C.-350° C. for 1 to 4 hours; finally grinding the baked coffee grounds to a size of less than 1000 mesh to obtain a porous vegetable filler for use in a foaming process. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114797 | TALAROMYCES STRAINS AND ENZYME COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to | 2012-05-10 |
20120114798 | AERATED FOOD PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - A method of producing a aerated food product which may be frozen, freeze dried, or dried. The method includes providing a raw ingredient composition having a desired first viscosity, aerating the composition to a desired second viscosity with a desired amount of aeration, shaping the aerated composition, and depending on the food product, freezing the shaped aerated composition, freeze-drying the shaped aerated composition or drying the shaped aerated composition. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114799 | Polypeptides Having Phytase Activity and Polynucleotides Encoding Same - The invention relates to | 2012-05-10 |
20120114800 | Drink Enhancer System - A drink enhancer system. A squeezable housing has two curved opposing sides and contains a drink enhancer configured to be mixed with a drink to create an enhanced drink. A dispensing cap removably couples to the squeezable housing and includes a valve which includes two intersecting linear slits in a flexible polymer member. The valve is exposed when the dispensing cap is in an open position and concealed when the dispensing cap is in a closed position. A flip-top portion of the dispensing cap is coupled to a base of the dispensing cap through a living hinge. The drink enhancer system dispenses a predetermined quantity of drink enhancer into a quantity of drink, in response to a squeeze of the squeezable housing, with sufficient velocity to agitate the quantity of drink sufficiently that the predetermined quantity of drink enhancer and quantity of drink sufficiently mix for drinking without further mixing. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114801 | TEA LEAVES FOR EXTRACTION OF GREEN TEA BEVERAGE - Provided are tea leaves for green tea beverage extraction. A green tea beverage that can be stored without sediments precipitating and without turning brown, and also tastes good chilled, can be extracted from said leaves. Said leaves are characterized in that the relationship between X and Y fulfills condition (1), where X is the weight fraction of theanine content with respect to the total weight of dried tea leaves, and Y is the weight fraction of monosaccharide content with respect to caffeine content. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114802 | PROCESS FOR ADHERING AN EDIBLE PRINTED IMAGE TO A CHOCOLATE CONFECTION - A process is disclosed for adhering an edible printed image to a chocolate confectionery product. The process includes providing a transfer sheet having a transparent edible film applied thereon, printing a mirrored image on the transparent edible film using edible ink, applying a layer of a colloidal solution consisting essentially of titanium dioxide and a chocolate-compatible fat overlying the mirrored image. The colloidal solution forms an edible opaque layer with the mirrored image intermediate the transparent edible film and the edible opaque layer. The edible opaque layer is then adhered to a chocolate substrate, thereby affixing the image to the chocolate confectionery product. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114803 | COMESTIBLE FISH PRODUCT AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME - The present invention is generally directed to a method for producing a frozen fish product from a whole fish fillet. The frozen fish product has many of the characteristics of a loin portion, including enhanced resistivity to partial thawing during the application of heat. The invention relates to a method for processing a fish and a comestible fish product produced thereby, wherein the method includes the steps of folding a whole fish fillet approximately in half and freezing the folded fish fillet, prior to subsequent external surface processing. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114804 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING CONFECTIONERY HAVING AN INCLUSION THEREIN USING FORMING ROLLS AND A FORMING PIN - The present invention is directed to a forming apparatus comprising (a) first and second forming rolls with forming pockets in corresponding alignment, wherein at least one roll has one or more continuous grooves extending around the circumference of the roll in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the roll and which intersects the forming pockets in the plane, wherein the first and second forming rolls rotate in directions counter to one another, and (b) one or more forming pins positioned between the counter rotating rolls and within the continuous groove of the roll. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114805 | SALTED FOOD PRODUCT - The invention allows for a reduction in the amount of salt topically applied to a food product with an oil layer on its outer surface, without adversely affecting the taste of the food product. Salt particles with a particle size greater than the thickness of the oil layer are topically applied to the food product. Because substantially all of the salt particles protrude from the oil layer, they provide a saltiness perception having no meaningful difference from the saltiness perception provided by a control salt applied at higher levels. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114806 | EDIBLE COMPOSITION - A barrier composition for use in foodstuffs comprises from 1% to 40% by weight of a starch having a degree of polymerisation of no more than 90 and from 40% to 90% by weight of a plasticizer, preferably glycerol, for the starch, the ratio of starch content to plasticizer content by weight being no more than 1:1.5. The composition may include up to 40% by weight of a bulking agent, preferably fructose. A foodstuff incorporating the barrier is disclosed as is a method of making it. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114807 | Casings for Foodstuffs - A collagen/polysaccharide casing, and method of manufacturing the casings, are disclosed. The casings maintain their structural integrity over time and do not adversely affect the quality and taste of the encased foodstuff. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114808 | PACKAGING FOR FOOD PRODUCT - A packaged food product includes a food product; a packaging having an interior containing the food product, the packaging including a first film defining a recess to receive the food product, the first film having an anti-fog treatment applied to at least a portion of the recess, the first film configured to define a space between the food product and the first film and receive heated water vapor released from the food product during heating of the food product; and a second film releasably sealed to the first film, the second film comprising an absorbent layer configured to absorb moisture released from the food product; and at least one vent portion configured to relieve steam pressure from the interior during heating of the food product. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114809 | DELIVERING AEROSOLIZABLE FOOD PRODUCTS - Aerosolized food products in a determined particle size range are suspended in the air and deposited in the mouth without easily entering into the respiratory tract. An apparatus incorporating an aerosol generating device and food products can allow for the aerosolization of the food products and the delivery thereof in a manner suitable for inhalation or deposition and subsequent ingestion. The food delivery apparatus represents a novel means for delivering food to the mouths of humans and animals. Indeed, the apparatus of the invention is designed to produce, transport, and direct aerosolized food particles in a determined size range, suspended in air, to be deposited in the mouth without substantial exposure or entry into the respiratory tract. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114810 | FLEXIBLE SACHET AND MANUFACTURING METHOD - The present invention relates to triangular closed flexible sachets ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120114811 | Citrus paper application sheet for applying to freshly exposed or cut surfaces of fruit to prevent browning - A citrus paper application sheet treated with natural preservatives for application to exposed or cut surfaces of fruit to prevent oxidation and browning. The sheet is designed to adhere and conform to the shape of the exposed portion of the fruit once dampened and dry retaining the conformed shape. The sheet is further designed to enable it to be dispensed in selected lengths and widths or particular dimensions depending upon the fruit application further enabling the sheets to be moistened and sculpted to a desirable shape to conform to that of the exposed fruit. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114812 | Dough Forming Pressing Plate With Spacers - In some embodiments, a dough pressing system includes means for coupling a cover to a pressing platen, wherein the cover can reduce the wear caused to the pressing platen by the heat and pressure used to process one or more products. The cover optionally can be configured to be removably attached to the pressing platen with vacuum pressure. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114813 | Method of juice production, apparatus and system - There is provided a method of regulating the formulation of a multi-component juice comprising a juice attribute profile, the method comprising providing a first and second component of the juice, each component having a component attribute profile; supplying to a juice formulation zone the first component and the second component in a desired ratio and mixing the first and second components together to provide the juice or a precursor thereof to yield a target juice attribute profile; responsive to a change or predicted change in at least one component attribute profile, supplying information concerning the attribute change to a data processing apparatus and calculating with respect to that change an adjustment in the ratio to reduce the deviation of one or more attributes of the juice attribute profile from the target juice attribute profile. A production system is also provided. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114814 | METHOD OF BEVERAGE PRODUCTION, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - There is provided a method of regulating the formulation of a multi-component beverage comprising a beverage attribute profile, the method comprising providing a first and second component of the beverage, each component having a component attribute profile; supplying to a beverage formulation zone the first component and the second component in a desired ratio and mixing the first and second components together to provide the beverage or a precursor thereof to yield a target beverage attribute profile; responsive to a change or predicted change in at least one component attribute profile, supplying information concerning the attribute change to a data processing apparatus and calculating with respect to that change an adjustment in the ratio to reduce the deviation of one or more attributes of the beverage attribute profile from the target beverage attribute profile. A production system is also provided. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114815 | Device for stirring and cooking food - A cooking device and method heats a removable vessel with heaters of a cooking capsule, which includes a separator wall between the heaters and vessel. The heaters mount to the separator wall. The capsule is fixed in a housing, which also mounts a motor that rotates the vessel. The housing tiltably mounts on a base. Accessories can be fixed to the vessel or a lid secured to the housing, so the accessories can rotate with the vessel or remain stationary with respect to the vessel as it rotates. A locking mechanism that secures the lid to the housing prevents lid detachment when the vessel counter-rotates and an accessory is fixed to the lid. A heat sink wall reflects heat toward the vessel and fins draw heat from the heat sink wall away from the housing and out vent holes. Computer hardware and software control power to the motor and heaters. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114816 | AUTOMATED METHODS OF PACKAGING OBJECTS USING A CLIPPER - Methods of automatically package an object in a covering material such as casing and/or netting include: (a) automatically pushing at least one object through a product chute; (b) pulling a covering material upstream of the product chute off an exterior surface of the product chute to automatically enclose the object in the covering material as the object exits the product chute; and (c) applying a clip to the covering material to secure the object in the packing material. | 2012-05-10 |
20120114817 | Method and plant for pasteurizing an egg-containing food product - A plant for pasteurizing an egg-containing food product comprises a heating section ( | 2012-05-10 |
20120114818 | METHOD OF TOASTING A BREAD PRODUCT USING AN EDGE TOASTING SHIELD - Edges of English muffins and certain other types of bread products known to burn during toasting are protected from burning by a bread product edge toasting shield. One embodiment of the bread product edge shield is a baffle formed of orthogonal or substantially orthogonal metal strips. A second embodiment is a cylindrical tube. The edge toasting shield blocks infrared energy waves that would otherwise be incident upon the bread product edges at angles of incidence less than about eighty degrees relative to horizontal. | 2012-05-10 |