20th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 22 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100124493 | MULTI-VANE SEGMENT DESIGN AND CASTING METHOD - Provided is an industrial gas turbine multi vane segment, which can be cast in one piece using a wax pattern method. The multi vane segment includes a platform; at least three airfoils, extending radially from the platform, having a combined airfoil volume, a chord length and an airfoil thickness; and a shroud with a shroud volume, disposed on an end of said airfoils radially distant from the platform. The ratio of the shroud volume to the combined airfoil volume defines a first ratio, while the multi vane segment has a first ratio greater or equal to 1.4:1. This ratio enables preferential solidification, during casting, of the airfoils before the shroud. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124494 | INTEGRATED INLET DESIGN - A nacelle assembly and a method for assembling the same is provided. The nacelle assembly includes an inner barrel and an outer structure comprising a highlight and an outer aft section, wherein the highlight is defined by a forward end of the outer structure, wherein the outer aft section includes a point defined by a maximum diameter of the nacelle assembly, wherein the nacelle assembly extends at least between the highlight and the point. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124495 | Turbine Engine Rotor Hub - A rotor has a central shaft having a central longitudinal axis. The rotor has a longitudinal stack of a plurality of disks surrounding the shaft. An aft hub couples the stack to the shaft. The aft hub has a proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion tapers at a lower characteristic half angle than does the proximal portion. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124496 | TURBOMACHINE - A turbomachine such as a turbocharger comprises a housing | 2010-05-20 |
20100124497 | METHOD FOR MOUNTING COMPONENTS AT A WIND TURBINE - A method for mounting components at a wind turbine support unit of a wind turbine is provided. The method includes the steps of providing a captive bolt gun, providing a fastening means, inserting a captive bolt into the fastening means, and shooting the captive bolt into the wind turbine support unit by means of the captive bolt gun such that the fastening means is fixed at the wind turbine support unit. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124498 | WIND ENERGY PLANT WITH A CENTRAL CONTROL DEVICE AND A CONTROL UNIT IN THE ROTOR AND METHOD FOR THE OPERATION OF SUCH A WIND ENERGY PLANT - A wind energy plant with a nacelle, a rotor, which features at least one rotor blade adjustable in its blade pitch angle, a central control device for controlling the wind energy plant and a control unit disposed in the rotor for controlling the blade pitch angle of the at least one rotor blade, wherein the central control device and the control unit in the rotor can exchange data with each other via a data link, which comprises at least one first sending and receiving device at the nacelle side and at least one second sending and receiving device at the rotor side, wherein a wireless network connection with a safety-oriented communication protocol is provided between the at least one first sending and receiving device and the at least one second sending and receiving device, and that one monitoring- and communication device at a time is associated to the first and/or the second sending and receiving device, which can monitor the function of the sending and receiving device and initiate a predetermined action in the case of an error. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124499 | METHODS AND APPARATUS RELATING TO TURBINE AIRFOIL COOLING APERTURES - An airfoil assembly for a turbine engine, that may comprise: an airfoil that includes at least one panel opening formed therein; and an aperture panel that includes at least one cooling aperture; wherein the panel opening and the aperture panel are configured such that, upon installation of the aperture panel within the panel opening, a substantially smooth outer surface of the airfoil is formed and at least one of the cooling apertures of the aperture panel forms an exit passageway from at least one hollow internal cavity within the airfoil. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124500 | TURBOMACHINE HAVING AN UNDUCTED FAN PROVIDED WITH AIR GUIDE MEANS - A turbomachine having two unducted external fans mounted to contrarotate about a common axis, the fans constituting respectively an upstream fan and a downstream fan, wherein at least some of the blades of the upstream fan carry air guide means on their radially outer end portions, the air guide means being outwardly oriented on going from upstream to downstream and serving to deflect the vortices that are formed in the vicinity of the blade tips of the upstream fan radially to outside the blades of the downstream fan. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124501 | MULTIPLE FUNCTION INTERFACE FITTING - An apparatus may comprise a housing, a first member, and a second member. The housing may have a first end, a second end, a first side, a second side, an opening located in the first end, and a passage extending from the opening. The first member may extend from the first side. The first member may have a first channel in communication with the passage and the channel has a first center axis. The second member may extend from the first side. The second member may have a second channel in communication with the passage and the second channel has a second center axis substantially aligned with the center axis of the channel in the first member. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124502 | ROTOR BLADE ARRANGEMENT AND GAS TURBINE - A rotor blade arrangement ( | 2010-05-20 |
20100124503 | Method for producing a turbine blade holder for an internal flow rate determination device - A method for producing a turbine blade holder for an internal flow rate determination device is provided. A base body of the turbine blade holder with an influx channel formed in the base bode and a three-dimensional model of a turbine blade with a recess including the negative geometry of a sealing element to be produced, are made. The three-dimensional model is placed on the base body and the sealing element is applied on the base body in a cavity delimited by the contour of the recess and the base body around the influx channel In another aspect, a turbine blade holder produced by the method is provided. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124504 | Structure of ceiling fan blades their frames - A structure of blade and blade frame for a ceiling fan is disclosed. The inserting parts of a blade frame go through the through holes on a blade. Each inserting part has a stopping part exposed from the blade. An elastic positioning element connects several limiting parts using linear linking parts. The limiting parts urge against the stopping parts in opposite directions, providing constraints between the stopping parts and the blade and, thereby, combining the blade and the blade frame. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124505 | Fan and Fan Wheel Thereof - A fan and a fan wheel thereof are provided. The fan comprises the fan wheel and a fan cowl. The fan wheel comprises a hub and a plurality of blades. The hub can define an axial direction and a radial direction, and each of the blades has an axial length and a radial length. The portion of each of the blades that extends along the axial direction over a top edge of a side wall of the hub accounts for the axial length in a ratio between one third and two thirds. A connection portion connecting a central portion to the side wall of the hub, and a tip and a tail of each of the blades, as well as a flow conducting portion connecting a top wall to a central hole of the fan cowl, are all rounded. Thereby, the fan and the fan wheel thereof can strengthen the flow rate and reduce the noise generated by the fan. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124506 | VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINE BLADE - A blade for a wind turbine, such as vertical axis wind turbine, is disclosed. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124507 | FLUID CATCHMENT SYSTEM FOR A WIND TURBINE - A fluid catchment system for a wind turbine is provided. The wind turbine has a nacelle mounted to a tower. The fluid catchment system includes at least one fluid accumulator in fluid communication with the interior of the nacelle and configured to receive fluid exiting from the nacelle. The fluid accumulator is configured to be positioned at least partially beneath the nacelle and to be attached to at least one of the tower and the nacelle. An oil absorbent material may be retained by the fluid accumulator. A fluid collector may be provided to collect fluid from the fluid accumulator. A fluid catchment system having a fluid accumulator located on a wind turbine blade is also provided. Further, a wind turbine including a fluid catchment system is provided. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124508 | TURBINE AIRFOIL COOLING SYSTEM WITH PLATFORM EDGE COOLING CHANNELS - A turbine airfoil of a turbine engine having cooling channels positioned on side surface edges of a platform of the airfoil. The platform may include at least one angled side surface that may be aligned with a side surface of a platform of an adjacent turbine blade. The airfoil may include a suction side edge formed from a first surface at an obtuse angle relative to an upper surface of the platform and a second surface at an obtuse angle relative to a bottom surface of the platform. One or more film cooling slots may be positioned in the first surface and may include a diffusion portion. A damper may also be positioned in a groove between the second surface and an adjacent platform. The damper may include cooling slots on a side surface proximate to the second surface of the suction side edge. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124509 | RECIPROCATING GAS COMPRESSOR WITH SPEED MODULATION OF COMPRESSOR DRIVER FOR PULSATION AVOIDANCE - A method for reducing pulsation in a gas compressor system. The compressor driver (engine or motor) is operated at a modulated engine speed. The average of the modulated speed is selected to achieve a desired pipeline flow. The modulation characteristics are determined to optimally reduce the pulsation response of the compressor system. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124510 | FAN, MOTOR AND BUSHING THEREOF - A fan includes a frame, a motor, a hub and several blades surrounding around the hub. The frame includes a motor base, and the motor is disposed on the motor base and inside of the frame. The motor includes a bushing, a bearing, a shaft and at least one silicon steel sheet. The bushing has an internal wall, an external wall, and a hollow portion disposed between the internal wall and the external wall. The bushing is molded as a single piece and is unitary in construction. The bearing is disposed within the bushing, the shaft passes through the bearing, and the hub is connected with the shaft. The silicon steel sheet is disposed around the bushing. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124511 | Wear-resistant plunger rod - A wear-resistant plunger rod incorporated in a pump of a paint spraying units comprises: a rod ( | 2010-05-20 |
20100124512 | Method for timing a polymer pump containing polymer - A method for restoring the registry of opposed shafts that carry meshing pump teeth inside a polymer pump that contains polymer without removing polymer from within the pump, the method using an asymmetric pattern of apertures in the shaft ends and a template having a pattern of holes that matches the pattern of apertures, and dowels that closely fit the holes and apertures. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124513 | Gear Pump - A gear pump includes a gear to be driven by a drive shaft, a pair of side plate members adjoining side surfaces of the gear, respectively, to restrain leakage of an operating fluid, and a tip seal member or seal block for sealing the gear tip or circumference of the gear. At least one of the side plate members and the tip seal member are integral parts of a sealing member. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124514 | METHOD OF PRODUCING UNIFORM BLENDS OF NANO AND MICRON POWDERS - A method of uniformly dispersing a nano powder throughout a micron powder. Ordinary mixing or agitation does not succeed in attaining uniform dispersal: the nano powder agglomerates into microscopic masses. In one form of the invention, a charge of a micron powder, with fifty weight percent of charge of nanopowder is loaded into a ball mill. The mixture is ball milled for less than two hours, at room temperature in a dry condition, and produces a highly uniform distribution of the nano powder throughout the micron powder. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124515 | Machine structural steel excellent in machinability and strength properties - The invention provides a machine structural steel excellent in machinability and strength properties that has good machinability over a broad range of machining speeds and also has high impact properties and high yield ratio, which machine structural steel comprises, in mass %, C: 0.1 to 0.85%, Si: 0.01 to 1.5%, Mn: 0.05 to 2.0%, P: 0.005 to 0.2%, S: 0.001 to 0.15%, total Al: greater than 0.05% and not greater than 0.3%, Sb: less than 0.0150% (including 0%), and total N: 0.0035 to 0.020%, solute N being limited to 0.0020% or less, and a balance of Fe and unavoidable impurities. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124516 | APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING TOTAL CHLORINE IN LIQUIDS - The present invention relates to an apparatus for determining total chlorine in liquids, the apparatus comprising an indicator carrier that is impregnated with a color indicator that contains Michler's thioketone, the indicator carrier additionally containing as a color indicator at least one azine as well as an iodide, in particular potassium iodide and/or sodium iodide. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124517 | Device for performing rapid 'on-site' tests of biological fluids - A device for performing rapid ‘on-site’ tests of biological fluids, comprising a box-like body adapted for accommodating and sealingly closing a holder of a stick of a rapid anti-doping test kit, the holder having an input hole for providing biological fluid towards the stick, the box-like body having externally at the input hole, a supporting collar adapted to accommodate and support an end of a cup-shaped tab of a container for biological fluids having a plurality of cup-shaped tabs, inside the collar elements for penetration of a bottom of the cup-shaped tab and elements for the passage of the biological fluid collected in the cup-shaped tab into the input hole of the holder of a stick being provided. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124518 | TRANSPORTING APPARATUS AND SPECIMEN ANALYZING APPARATUS - A transporting apparatus for transporting a specimen rack holding a specimen container containing a specimen, comprising: an engage unit capable of engaging with the specimen rack; and a moving mechanism for moving the engage unit in a transport direction of the specimen rack, the transport direction including a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction, wherein the engage unit comprises: a pair of engage members, capable of mutually approaching and separating relative to the transport direction, and engaging with the specimen rack gaplessly relative to the transport direction by the approaching operation or the separating operation; and a driver for driving the pair of engage members so as to perform the approaching operation and the separating operation. A specimen analyzing apparatus is also disclosed. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124519 | Particulate Filter and Method of Making - A particulate filter includes first and second honeycomb substrates. An outlet face of a first substrate is positioned against an inlet face of a second substrate such that channels extending longitudinally through the substrates are aligned to form continuous channels. A continuous skin is joined to each of the substrates to form a unified substrate. A portion of the continuous channels are selectively plugged to form a wall flow filter. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124520 | APPARATUS FOR SANITIZING WRITING UTENSILS - A sanitizing apparatus is provided for automatically sanitizing writing utensils. The sanitizing apparatus transfers disinfectant solution to the writing utensil as the writing utensil is conveyed through a sanitizing chamber on a conveyor belt. The conveyor belt absorbs disinfectant solution when it passes through a basin containing the disinfectant solution and then transfers it to the writing utensil. Once sanitized, the writing utensil is discharged into a retrieval basin where it can be removed by a person wanting to use the writing utensil. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124521 | Full-Automatic Water-Bath Rotary Recuperated Autoclave with High Temperature & High Pressure - A full-automatic water-bath rotary recuperated autoclave with high temperature & high pressure comprising a hot water tank, a process tank and its transmission system, characterized in that: Through bolt connection, said hot water tank is fixed on said process tank at the end of which a straight round end cover is provided; a holder for transmission system is mounted on the side of said straight round end cover; there is a bearing seat on the said holder; the main shaft is connected with the said bearing seat via the said bearing; the gears are fixed on the said main shaft and connected with the motor output wheels; the said motor is mounted on the said holder. Through above configuration, the present invention uses simple structural connection to solve effectively conveniently disadvantages of transmission system and improve operating life of the whole autoclave at the same time. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124522 | Process for the extraction of technetium from uranium - A spent fuel reprocessing method contacts an aqueous solution containing Technetium(V) and uranyl with an acidic solution comprising hydroxylamine hydrochloride or acetohydroxamic acid to reduce Tc(V) to Tc(II, and then extracts the uranyl with an organic phase, leaving technetium(II) in aqueous solution. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124523 | Emissions Treatment Catalysts - An emissions treatment catalyst formed using pH-compatible ingredients is disclosed. Engine exhaust treatment systems including such catalysts are also provided. Methods of making and using these catalysts are also provided. Methods include creating precious metal-support composites where the precious metal precursor has a solution pH that is compatible an aqueous slurry pH of the support. In one example, a basic precious metal solution having a pH of 7 or greater is mixed with a promoted refractory metal oxide support having an aqueous slurry pH of 7 or greater. On the other hand, an acidic precious metal solution having a pH of less than 7 is mixed with a promoted refractory metal oxide support having an aqueous slurry pH of less than 7. The mixture of the salt and the promoted refractory metal oxide support can be thermally treated at a temperature of at least 180° C. to thermally fix the well-dispersed precious metal on the support. Complex ions of basic solutions and include tetraamine nitrate, tetraamine hydroxide, tetraamine acetate, a primary amine nitrate, a primary amine hydroxide, a primary amine acetate, or combinations thereof. The refractory metal oxide support can be promoted by oxides of lanthanum, barium, zirconium, neodymium, yttrium, praseodymium, somarium, ceria, or combinations thereof. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124524 | METHODS FOR REDUCING AIRBORNE FORMALDEHYDE - Provided is a method for scavenging airborne formaldehyde. The method comprises contacting the airborne formaldehyde with a formaldehyde scavenger of the formula I: | 2010-05-20 |
20100124525 | ZERO-HEAT-BURDEN FLUIDIZED BED REACTOR FOR HYDRO-CHLORINATION OF SiCl4 and M.G.-Si - The present invention is a process of producing chlorosilanes from a reaction of silicon tetrachloride in the presence of metallurgical grade silicon in a fluidized bed reactor, such that the fluidized bed reactor does not have an internal heat exchanger. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124526 | Method of and apparatus for synthesizing highly oriented, aligned carbon nanotubes from an organic liquid - A method capable of synthesizing carbon nanotubes at low cost and large quantities, an apparatus usable for carrying out the method, and carbon nanotubes densely aligned on and firmly bonded to a Si substrate over, and oriented perpendicular to, an entire surface thereof are provided. Highly oriented, aligned carbon nanotubes are synthesized from an organic liquid by forming a substrate with a buildup thereon of a thin film or fine insular particles composed of at least one metallic element; exposing the substrate ( | 2010-05-20 |
20100124527 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF HIGH PURITY SILICON SOLIDS AND SOLIDS THEREFROM - Systems and methods and resulting compositions of matter including silicon solids from a mixture of silicon and water. The mixture is collected at a collection stage from at least one wafer abrasion process performed on a silicon surface having an impurity concentration ≦0.1 ppb and extracting one portion of the water from the mixture using at least one dryer stage to form a dry cake. The dry cake includes at least 99.99% silicon by weight excluding water and non-silicon species, where a concentration of water in the dry cake is between 0.05% and 1% by weight, and where a concentration of non-silicon species in the dry cake is between 0.05% and 1% by weight. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124528 | HIGH-STRENGTH COLUMNAR CRYSTAL SILICON PART OF PLASMA ETCHING DEVICE CONSISTING THEREOF - The present invention relates to a columnar crystal silicon having a high strength. In the case where plasma etching device parts such as a focus ring, an upper electrode plate, and a shield ring which are formed from a high-strength columnar crystal silicon ingot having an interstitial oxygen concentration within a range of 1×10 | 2010-05-20 |
20100124529 | Method of manufacturing carbon cylindrical structures and biopolymer detection device - A method of manufacturing carbon cylindrical structures, as represented by carbon nanotubes, by growing them on a substrate using a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method, comprising the steps of implanting metal ions to the substrate surface and then growing the carbon cylindrical structures using the metal ions as a catalyst. A method of manufacturing carbon nanotubes comprising a step of using nano-carbon material as seed material for growing carbon nanotubes is also disclosed. A biopolymer detection device comprising vibration inducing part for inducing vibration, binding part capable of resonating with the vibration induced by the vibration inducing part and capable of binding or interacting with a target biopolymer, and detection part for detecting whether or not the binding part have bound or interacted with the target biopolymer, is also disclosed. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124530 | MEMBRANE SEPARATION OF FEED AND GROWTH ENVIRONMENTS IN CARBON NANOSTRUCTURE GROWTH - The invention provides CVD-based methods for growing single-walled or multi-walled carbon nanotubes. In the methods of the invention, the nanotube growth environment is separated from the carbon-containing gas feed environment using a membrane which is substantially impermeable to gas flow but permits diffusion of carbon through the membrane. A catalyst for carbon nanotube growth is located on the growth side of the membrane while a catalyst for decomposition of carbon-containing gas is located on the feed side of the membrane. A path for diffusion of carbon through the membrane is provided between the growth and decomposition catalysts. Control of the size and shape of the carbon nanotube growth catalyst enables control over the nanotube structure formed. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124531 | NICKEL-MANGANESE BINARY COMPOUND ELECTRODE MATERIALS FOR AN ELECTROCHEMICAL SUPERCAPACITOR AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - The present invention relates to nickel-manganese (Ni—Mn) binary compounds useful as an electrode material for electrochemical supercapacitors, which is one of nickel-manganese coprecipitated hydroxides having a spinel-like structure, nickel-manganese coprecipitated hydroxocarbonates having a calcite-like structure and nickel-manganese oxides having an ilmenite-like structure. The present invention also relates to a method of preparing the above nickel-manganese (Ni—Mn) binary compounds by chemical coprecipitation and freeze-drying. Since the nickel-manganese binary compounds according to the present invention show high electrochemical efficiency, good reversibility, excellent specific capacity per unit area, a low capacity fade rate and improved cycle life, they can be effectively used as an electrode material for electrochemical supercapacitors. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124532 | Method For Preparing Copper Oxide Nano-Particles - A method for manufacturing the copper oxide nano-particles is provided. The method includes the steps of providing a copper-contained salt solution, providing a alkaline solution, mixing the copper-contained salt solution and the alkaline solution by using a high-gravity force provided by a high-gravity device to generate a slurry, removing the solvent in the slurry to obtain a precursor of the copper oxide nano-particles, and calcining the precursor to produce the copper oxide nano-particles. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124533 | Large Animal Model for Human-Like Advanced Atherosclerotic Plaque - An animal model for cardiovascular disease comprising one or more vascular plaque lesions formed at selected sites within a vascular segment of a nonhuman mammal. The vascular plaque lesion is formed by administering a hypercholesterolemic diet to the nonhuman mammal, inflicting an injury to the vascular wall at the selected site after a predetermined exposure to the hypercholesterolemic diet, and applying a hydrogel to the injured vascular wall. Another aspect of the invention provides a method for evaluating a test compound for an effect on atherosclerotic lesion formation comprising administering to a nonhuman mammal a hypercholesterolemic diet, and, after a defined period of time, isolating a segment of a blood vessel using a balloon catheter, inflicting an injury to the vascular wall within the isolated segment, and applying a hydrogel within the vascular segment. The method further comprises forming a vascular plaque lesion on the vascular wall at the site of the injury, delivering the test compound to the nonhuman mammal, and monitoring atherosclerotic lesion size and composition at the injured site after a defined period of exposure to the test compound. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124534 | IMMUNOTHERAPEUTIC METHOD - The present invention provides a method of monitoring the efficacy of an immunotherapy in a mammalian subject, wherein the subject has been administered an immunotherapy, wherein the immunotherapy comprises a viral vector containing a polynucleotide encoding an antigen, wherein the viral vector is capable of transducing cells in the mammalian subject to cause the cells to express the antigen; the method comprising:
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20100124535 | Aerosol Dispersions of Particles with Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients - Aerosols containing a plurality of aqueous droplets, each droplet containing on average at least one essentially-neutral particle sized to fit within the droplet are provided. Aerosols wherein an active pharmaceutical ingredient is attached to, or otherwise incorporated in the essentially neutral particles are also provided. Methods for administering an active pharmaceutical ingredient to a subject in need thereof via inhalation of these aerosols, preferably via nebulizer, are also provided. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124536 | Hemophilia Treatment by Inhalation of Coagulation Factors - Hemophilia treatment by the inhalation of coagulation factors. Dry powder Factor IX is aerosolized to a mass median aerodynamic diameter of 4 μm or less, with at least 90% monomer content, at least 80% activity level, and 10% water or less. The aerosol is slowly, and deeply inhaled into the lung, and followed by a maximal exhale. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124537 | MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF ALPHA-KETOGLUTARATE - The invention relates to a new use of alpha-ketoglutarate for manufacturing of medical preparation for prophylaxis or treatment of undesired medical conditions associated with the presence and/or activity of ureolytic bacteria in living organisms, except plants, including a human being, pet and farm animal, such as mammal, bird, amphibian, fish, molluse or arthropod, whereas the undesired medical conditions is a condition associated with the presence and/or activity in the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory and/or urogenital system of ureolytic bacteria from the group including | 2010-05-20 |
20100124538 | TOPICAL APPLICATION OF FLUOCINOLONE ACETONIDE FOR DEPIGMENTATION OF THE SKIN - Topically applicable compositions useful for the depigmentation of the skin contain a fluocinolone acetonide depigmenting agent, at a concentration of from 0.0001% to 0.02% by weight, of the total weight of the composition, formulated into physiologically acceptable carrier therefor. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124539 | COSMETIC PREPARATIONS - According to an aspect of the invention, a cosmetic preparation comprises about 1% to about 80% by weight of the finished preparation a first silicone fluid having a kinematic viscosity in the range of about 10,000 centistokes (cs) to about 15,000 cs, about 1% to about 80% by weight of the finished preparation a second silicone fluid having a kinematic viscosity in the range of about 25 cs to about 75 cs, about 1% to about 80% by weight of the finished preparation a third silicone fluid having a kinematic viscosity in the range of about 1 cs to about 10 cs, about 0.25% to about 80% by weight of the finished preparation an ascorbic acid ester, about 0.1% to about 1.0% by weight of the finished preparation hexylresorcinol, optionally about 1% to about 80% by weight of the finished preparation vinyl silicone crosspolymer, optionally about 0.25% to about 10% by weight of the finished preparation a fragrance-providing composition, and optionally about 0.1% to about 1.0% by weight of the finished preparation other skin lightening ingredients. Also provided are uses of the preparations. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124540 | SKIN COMPOSITIONS - A skin composition for use with or without a device such as a razor or a light based device (e.g., a laser) is provided in the present invention. The composition when exposed to light having a red wavelength is capable of substantially transmitting or not substantially absorbing or reflecting the red wavelength of light to protect the skin. Ingredients in the composition may be segmented into functional groups: a drying group, a skin benefits group, a performance group and a carrier group where each group has respective functional agents or ingredients. A container encompassing the composition may be integrated with a razor or light based device for ease of dispensing. The composition is quick-drying. After evaporation, there may be one or more non-volatile components of the composition remaining on the skin providing skin benefits. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124541 | HYDROXYADAMANTYL INHIBITORS OF DIPEPTIDYLPEPTIDASE IV - The present invention relates to new hydroxyadamantyl inhibitors of dipeptidylpeptidase IV activity, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124542 | AMINE DENDRIMERS - Ion binding compounds and compositions may include compounds, polymers and compositions that include amine moieties. Ion binding polymers may be crosslinked amine polymers and may be used to remove ions, such as phosphate ions, from the gastrointestinal tract of animals, such as humans. Such compounds, polymers and compositions may be used therapeutically to treat a variety of medical conditions, such as hyperphosphatemia. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124543 | SULPHONAMIDE DERIVATIVES AS PRODRUGS OF ASPARTYL PROTEASE INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to prodrugs of a class of sulfonamides which are aspartyl protease inhibitors. In one embodiment, this invention relates to a novel class of prodrugs of HIV aspartyl protease inhibitors characterized by favorable aqueous solubility, high oral bioavailability and facile in vivo generation of the active ingredient. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these prodrugs. The prodrugs and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for decreasing the pill burden and increasing patient compliance. This invention also relates to methods of treating mammals with these prodrugs and pharmaceutical compositions. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124544 | CRYSTALLINE FORMS OF DIHYDROPYRAZOLOPYRIMIDINONE - The present invention relates to the crystalline forms of 2-allyl-1-[6-(I-hydroxy-1 methylethyl)pyridin-2-yl]-6-{[4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl]amino}-1,2-dihydro-3H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-3-one or a salt thereof, which are useful in the field of treatment of various cancers as a kinase inhibitor, especially as a Weel kinase inhibitor. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124545 | CYCLIC CARBOXAMIDE COMPOUNDS AND ANALOGUES THEREOF AS OF HEPATITIS C VIRUS - The invention provides cyclic carboxamide compounds and analogues thereof of Formula I | 2010-05-20 |
20100124546 | Adenovirus With Mutations in the Endoplasmic Reticulum Retention Domain of the E3-19K Protein and Their Use in Cancer Treatment - The present invention relates to an adenovirus wherein said adenovirus replicates and it contains a mutation in the endoplasmic reticulum retention domain of E3-19K, and to the use of said mutant in treating cancer. Said mutant virus may also contain other mutations and insertions of DNA sequences used to confer selectivity and antitumor potency. The invention has application in the field of cancer therapy. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124547 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING EXPRESSION OF FACTOR VII GENES - The invention relates to a double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) for inhibiting the expression of a Factor VII gene. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the dsRNA or nucleic acid molecules or vectors encoding the same together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; methods for treating diseases caused by the expression of a Factor VII gene using said pharmaceutical composition; and methods for inhibiting the expression of Factor VII in a cell. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124548 | Pharmaceutical product - The present invention relates to methods and products for the treatment of any disorder or condition, which is associated with abnormal amount of non-collagenous protein, or abnormal oligomerization or dysfunction of non-collagenous protein, such as adiponectin in the blood circulation and/or tissue of a patient. The treatment comprises that functional form of the non-collagenous protein is adjusted in the blood circulation and/or tissue of the patient substantially to the level it is in the blood circulation and/or tissue of a healthy person, by using lysyl hydroxylase and/or glycosyl-transferase activities of LH3 or other lysyl hydroxylase to modify the non-collagenous protein to HMW or other functional form. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124549 | Composition and Method for Treatment of Bruising - There is provided a skin treatment composition for oral or topical administration and a method for skin treatment. The composition comprises a chelating agent and at least one protease. The composition helps to remove hemosiderin that causes staining of skin on a bruised area and reduces inflammation and pain. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124550 | AMIDE INHIBITORS OF RENIN - The present invention relates to new amide inhibitors of renin, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof | 2010-05-20 |
20100124551 | ANTIBODIES RECOGNIZING A CARBOHYDRATE CONTAINING EPITOPE ON CD-43 AND CEA EXPRESSED ON CANCER CELLS AND METHODS USING SAME - The present invention provides novel antibodies specifically bind to an epitope on CD43 and CEA expressed on nonhematopoietic cancer cells, but do not specifically bind to a CD43 expressed by a leukocyte or by a Jurkat cell, and is capable of inducing apoptosis of the nonhematopoietic cancer cell after binding to the epitope on cell surface of the nonhematopoietic cancer cell in the absence of cytotoxin conjugation and immune effector function, wherein the epitope comprises a carbohydrate structure and the binding of the antibody to the epitope is inhibited by a carbohydrate comprising a Le | 2010-05-20 |
20100124552 | PEPTIDE BIOMARKERS OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE - The presently-disclosed subject matter provides methods for diagnosing a cardiovascular disease in a subject by determining an amount of one or more peptide biomarkers disclosed herein in a biological sample from the subject. The presently-disclosed subject matter further provides methods for determining treatment efficacy and/or progression of a cardiovascular disease in a subject by measuring amounts of one or more of the biomarkers in a biological sample from the subject. The presently-disclosed subject matter also provides antibodies and kits for measuring the biomarkers. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124553 | Methods for Treatment of HIV and Other Infections Using A T Cell or Viral Activator and Anti-Retroviral Combination Therapy - Disclosed is a method for treating infection with a pathogen. The method involves administration of: (1) a substance which induces active pathogen replication in a cell latently infected with HIV and (2) an anti-pathogen drug. Also disclosed are methods for expanding CD4+ T cells from peripheral blood mononuclear cells isolated from human subjects in the presence of an antiretroviral drug and for treating HIV infection by infusing the expanded CD4+ cells into HIV-infected patients. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124554 | REDOX-ACTIVE COMPOUNDS AND RELATED COMPOUNDS, COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Compounds able to affect production and/or activity of a redox active compound, which include candidate therapeutic compounds and candidate compounds for enhancing power output of a microbial fuel cell, and related compositions, methods and systems. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124555 | Compositions and Methods for Treating Pancreatic Tumors - The present invention relates to a method for producing an antigen-binding compound suitable for use in the treatment of cancer, the antigen-binding compounds and their uses. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124556 | NOVEL SHIGELLA PROTEIN ANTIGENS AND METHODS - The present invention relates to protein antigens IcsP2 and SigA2 from | 2010-05-20 |
20100124557 | VACCINE FORMULATIONS AND USES THEREOF - A liquid or liquid-frozen composition comprising: a modified vaccinia Ankara (MVA) virus or variant or derivative thereof and mannitol, wherein mannitol is the sole stabilization agent of the composition. The mannitol may provide a stabilizing effect at 0 to +10° C. or in a liquid-frozen composition, for example between −10° C. and −30° C. or between −20° C. and −23.5° C. The MVA may be used as a vaccine or for use in gene therapy, virotherapy, immunotherapy, or cancer therapy in a mammal, preferably a human. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124558 | REGULATED EXPRESSION OF ANTIGEN AND/OR REGULATED ATTENTUATION TO ENHANCE VACCINE IMMUNOGENICITY AND/OR SAFETY - The invention relates to compositions and methods for making and using recombinant bacteria that are capable of regulated attenuation and/or regulated expression of one or more antigens of interest. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124559 | Early Treatment and Prevention of Increased Muscle Tonicity - Described herein are methods of preventing, modulating and treating spasticity and maladaptive neuronal plasticity in patients having upper motor neuron lesions or have had a traumatic central nervous system event by early intervention methods. The methods comprise the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of a botulinum toxin or derivative thereof to least a portion of a 1A sensory afferent of at least one muscle prior to development of spasticity or maladaptive neuronal plasticity becomes clinically apparent. The therapeutically effective amount of botulinum toxin administered to the 1A afferent of the muscle does not substantially affect the Golgi tendons therein. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124560 | MULTI PORTION INTRA-ORAL DOSAGE FORM AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a multi portion intra-oral dosage form where at least one portion is rapidly disintegrating and at least one portion is slowly disintegrating, whereby the disintegration time for the slowest disintegrating portion is at least two times longer than for the most rapidly disintegrating portion. Of certain interest is use of sensory markers/signals as conceptual aids for the subject. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124561 | Anti-Aging Product - The present invention is directed to an anti-aging product, a single use multi-chamber packaging and a method of using the anti-aging product for reducing and/or preventing age-related skin symptoms. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a single use multi-chamber packet that has at least two chambers or compartments each containing at least one portion of an anti-aging composition, wherein said portions can be combined prior to application to the skin for reducing and/or preventing age-related skin symptoms. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124562 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITION, PROCESS FOR PREPARING THE SAME, AND UTILIZATION THEREOF - A highly antimicrobial composition having characteristics of a lactic acid polymer such as biodegradability is prepared by combining a lactic acid oligomer with a metal salt thereof. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124563 | Biomatrix Composition and Methods of Biomatrix Seeding - Apparatus and methods are described for generating autologous tissue grafts, the apparatus including a point of care SVF isolation unit that includes a tissue digestion chamber in fluid communication with a lipid separating chamber, whereby SVF cells are isolated without centrifugation; and a cell seeding chamber in fluid communication with the SVF isolation unit, said cell seeding chamber adapted to support a cell scaffold. Methods and materials for cell seeding, including through the provision of micro rough scaffold surfaces, are also provided. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124564 | ENCAPSULATION OF PANCREATIC CELLS DERIVED FROM HUMAN PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS - The present invention relates to methods for encapsulating pancreatic progenitors in a biocompatible semi-permeable encapsulating device. The present invention also relates to production of human insulin in a mammal in response to glucose stimulation. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124565 | BIODEGRADABLE ALPHA-2 AGONIST POLYMERIC IMPLANTS AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - Biocompatible intraocular implants include an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist and a polymer associated with the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist to facilitate release of the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist into an eye for an extended period of time. The alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. The implants can be placed in an eye to treat one or more ocular conditions, such as an ocular vasculopathy or glaucoma, including reduction of an elevated intraocular pressure. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124566 | Protection against and treatment of ionizing radiation - Methods of preparing a proteoliposome comprise the step of contacting a liposome with an effective portion of RalBP1 to create a proteoliposome. RalBP1 is effective for the protection and treatment of mammals and the environment against the accumulation of toxic compounds, and prevents accumulation of one or more toxic compounds, reduces the concentration of toxic compounds, and protects against further contamination with one or more toxic compounds. In addition, RalBP1 is effective for the protection and treatment of mammals against the effects of ionizing radiation. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124567 | STABILIZING ALKYLGLYCOSIDE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS THEREOF - The present invention relates to alkylglycoside-containing compositions and methods for increasing the stability, reducing the aggregation and immunogenicity, increasing the biological activity, and reducing or preventing fibrillar formation of a peptide, polypeptide, or variant thereof, for example parathyroid hormone (PTH) or PTH analogs, amylin, a monoclonal antibody, insulin, Peptide T or analog thereof, gastrin, gastrin releasing peptides, gastrin releasing peptide-like (GRP) proteins, epidermal growth factor or analog thereof. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124568 | PHARMACEUTICAL ARTICLES COATED WITH LUBRICIOUS COATINGS - The invention provides pills and tablets having lubricious coating deposited over the outer surface of the pills and the tablets. The coating comprises at least one hydrophilic polymer and at least one natural product, such as a natural polymer, a natural resin and/or a natural gum. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124569 | AMNION DERIVED ADHERENT CELLS - Provided herein are novel angiogenic cells from amnion, referred to as amnion derived adherent cells, and populations of, and compositions comprising, such cells. Further provided herein are methods of obtaining such cells and methods of using the cells in the treatment of individuals. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124570 | HIGHLY RESILIENT COPOLYMER WITH SHAPE RECOVERY FORCE AND FLEXIBILITY AND THE USE THEREOF FOR THE REPAIR OF ARTICULAR CARTILAGE DEFECTS - The present invention relates to a highly resilient (lactide/glycolide)/ε-caprolactone copolymer with good shape recovery force, flexibility, and biodegradability and a use of such copolymer for the repair of articular cartilage defects. The highly resilient (lactide/glycolide)/ε-caprolactone copolymer of the present invention is capable of rapidly and efficiently inducing cartilage regeneration, can be easily deformed and almost completely restored to its original form after deformation. Further, the highly resilient copolymer of the present invention can be safely and conveniently transplanted to a patient by using an arthroscope without causing economic, physical, and mental burden. Thus, the highly resilient copolymer of the present invention can be effectively used as a polymer scaffold for the repair of cartilage defects. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124571 | Use of pH-sensitive, Acid-Stable Metal-Binding Nanoparticles - Methods of preventing and/or treating cancer are disclosed. The methods comprise administering to the patient a pharmaceutically effective amount of a water-soluble, acid-stable organometallic nanoparticles, optionally in combination with another therapeutic agent. In particular, nanoparticles that consist of polymerized citric acid and various different types of metals including, but not limited to, iron, calcium, zinc, silver and magnesium. These nanoparticles are acid-stability and self-degradation leading to constituent metal release when pH rises closer to the neutral pH of 7 or higher. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124572 | MAGNETIC MICROSPHERE AND METHOD OF FORMING A MICROSPHERE - The microspheres have many possible applications including smart drug delivery, breaking and damper devices. In one arrangement, a microsphere comprises a shell | 2010-05-20 |
20100124573 | EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER - The present invention is directed to methods of inhibiting cancer cell growth or proliferation by contacting the cancer cell with an extracellular matrix (ECM) composition. Also provided are methods of delivering a chemotherapeutic agent to a cancer cell by contacting a cancer cell with an extracellular matrix composition containing a chemotherapeutic agent. Also provided are compositions containing ECM and a chemotherapeutic agent. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124574 | Composition Comprising Parasite Eggs And Methods For Isolation And Storage Of Parasite Eggs - The invention relates to a composition for storage and development of eggs from helminthic parasites, where the composition further comprises a liquid carrier having a pH value of below 7 at a temperature of from 10 C to ambient temperature. The liquid carrier can be sulphuric acid, H | 2010-05-20 |
20100124575 | METHOD FOR PAIN CONTROL - Methods for providing post-operative pain control or relief to a patient are disclosed. Methods include, for example, administering bicarbonate to an area of a patient during a surgical or dental procedure, near completion of a surgical or dental procedure or immediately following a surgical or dental procedure, in an area previously administered or containing a regional or local anesthetic in an amount sufficient to provide the patient with pain control or relief for a period of time after the surgical or dental procedure. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124577 | COMPOSITION FOR THE TREATMENT OF THE HAIR ROOTS - The present invention is directed to a composition for the treatment of the hair roots in order
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20100124578 | Appetite-suppressing weight management composition - Compositions and related methods directed at supporting weight loss. Compositions combining at least one appetite suppressing ingredient with at least one other ingredient for maintaining or reducing body weight are provided. Additional embodiments provide for more than one ingredient with appetite suppressing activity combined with at least one other ingredient for maintaining or reducing body weight. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124579 | Injection Molding Apparatus Having A Valve Pin Coupling - An injection molding apparatus is disclosed having an actuated part that is movable in forward and rearward directions with a coupling part attached thereto having a spring coupling and a magnetic coupling. A valve pin for opening and closing a mold gate is coupled to the coupling part to be movable with the actuated part. When the actuated part is moved and the valve pin experiences a stopping force, either a spring of the spring coupling is positioned for dampening the stopping force encountered by the valve pin or the magnetic coupling, which is magnetically coupled to the actuated part and/or the valve pin, decouples from the actuated part or the valve pin to limit or prevent continued movement of the valve pin with the actuated part. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124580 | REINFORCED THIN-SHELL MOLDS - A method and a system for forming a polymeric resin mold for molding plastic items, wherein the method includes: (a) using a rapid-prototyping process to create a polymeric resin shell having a configuration in the form of the mold; (b) introducing a reinforcing material into the shell; and (c) curing the shell. The system includes a rapid-prototyping apparatus that creates a plurality of the polymeric resin shells on a platform; a reinforcing material introduction apparatus that introduces a reinforcing material into each of the shells while the shells are on the platform to form a plurality of uncured molds on the platform; and a curing apparatus that cures the shells while they are on the platform. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124581 | INJECTION MOLD WITH WORKPIECE TRIMMING EDGE - An injection mold includes a movable half. The movable half includes a gate, a first cavity surface communicating with the gate and a knockout pin. The gate is a channel having an opening. The first cavity surface is adjoining the gate at the opening. The knockout pin is oblique to a moving direction of the movable half. The knockout pin extends towards the first cavity surface and adjacent to the opening of the gate. The knockout pin includes a trimming edge coplanar with the opening of the gate and the first cavity surface. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124582 | Soft moist extruded animal feed - The animal feed of the present invention is a soft extruded nugget with a chewy, moist interior. These nuggets have a high moisture content and preservatives. The animal feed also has a long shelf life given the high moisture content. The animal feed of this invention is provided to young animals after weaning from a liquid diet. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124583 | PROCESSING BIOMASS - Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, microbial, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful products, such as food products and amino acids. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124584 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTINUOUS FERMENTATION - A hybrid continuous fermentation system and related process for fermenting sugars to produce alcohol containing liquors. The system includes a fermentor arranged with a packed bed region and a fluidized bed region. A yeast bed is retained in the packed bed region using a retention matrix and flocculation. A sugar supply is directed through the yeast bed with sufficient dwell time for satisfactory sugar conversion. The fluidized bed region is arranged to allow fermented product to pass through the fermentor while allowing yeast cell growth and retention. A nutrient may be added to the fermentor to aid in yeast flocculation. The fermentor is sized and shaped to allow sufficient dwell time of the sugar supply in the packed bed region and in the fluidized bed region to maximize sugar conversion to ethanol by fermentation. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124585 | METHOD OF PRODUCING KOJI PELLETS - A method of producing Koji pellets comprises: mixing soybeans and grain powders; grinding the mixed soybeans and powders; and extruding the ground admixture into pellets using an extruder, wherein the soybean protein of the ground admixture is heat-denaturized. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124586 | STABLE, DURABLE GRANULES WITH ACTIVE AGENTS - A stable, durable granule for feed compositions has a core, at least one active agent; and at least one coating. The active agent of the granule retains at least 50% activity, at least 60% activity, at least 70% activity, at least 80% activity after conditions selected from one or more of a) a feed pelleting process, b) a steam-heated feed pretreatment process, c) storage, d) storage as an ingredient in an unpelleted mixture, and e) storage as an ingredient in a feed base mix or a feed premix comprising at least one compound selected from trace minerals, organic acids, reducing sugars, vitamins, choline chloride, and compounds which result in an acidic or a basic feed base mix or feed premix. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124587 | Creatine-containing vitamin and mineral composition - A composition and method is provided for supporting multiple aspects of mammalian energy producing systems. Creatine, a key substance for energy production, is provided along with a substance to enhance the uptake of creatine and vitamins and minerals involved in energy metabolism. The compositions may further comprise additional components with anabolic and antioxidant activity. The compositions are suitable for supplementing the diet of individuals engaging in physical activity, particularly intense physical activity. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124588 | Pre-Formed One-Piece Filling For A Meatball Sandwich - Disclosed is a one-piece edible filling for a meatball sandwich, formed from ground meat or other foodstuff which can be readily molded or shaped. The filling includes a generally flat base with an array of projections protruding from the base, such that the projections are connected together through the base. Each projection generally has the configuration of a meatball or portion thereof. The filling can be configured to form a filling for bun, roll or other sandwich casing to form a meatball sandwich when combined with said sandwich casing. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124589 | Food Package for Segregating Ingredients of a Multi-Component Food Product - A food package for segregating ingredients of a multi-component food product, such as the multiple components of a sandwich, the package comprising an outer container to house a first food component and at least one flexible envelope or barrier film layer that encloses at least one intermediate food component allowing for separation of the intermediate food component during extended periods of storage and prior to opening the product. A method for opening the package comprises applying a pulling force to an externally located protruding end portion of the envelope, such that the envelope peels apart and separates into ruptured layers that are pulled out of the food product and out of the outer container by the continual pulling force from the protruding end portion. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124590 | Food Package for Segregating Ingredients of a Multi-Component Food Product - A food package for segregating ingredients of a multi-component food product, such as the multiple components of a sandwich, the package comprising an outer container to house a first food component and at least one flexible envelope or barrier film layer that encloses at least one intermediate food component allowing for separation of the intermediate food component during extended periods of storage and prior to opening the product. A method for opening the package comprises applying a pulling force to an externally located protruding end portion of the envelope, such that the envelope peels apart and separates into ruptured layers that are pulled out of the food product and out of the outer container by the continual pulling force from the protruding end portion. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124591 | Food Package for Segregating Ingredients of a Multi-Component Food Product - A food package for segregating ingredients of a multi-component food product, such as the multiple components of a sandwich, the package comprising an outer container to house a first food component and at least one flexible envelope or barrier film layer that encloses at least one intermediate food component allowing for separation of the intermediate food component during extended periods of storage and prior to opening the product. A method for opening the package comprises applying a pulling force to an externally located protruding end portion of the envelope, such that the envelope peels apart and separates into ruptured layers that are pulled out of the food product and out of the outer container by the continual pulling force from the protruding end portion. Another method for opening comprises heating the container such that the barrier film layer ruptures upon heating, thus providing for components of the food product to combine. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124592 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FOOD PRODUCTS - A food development method to enrich a target food product recipe by the addition of ingredients made into dehydrated vegetable powders that when incorporated into a target food recipe replicates the taste, color, and texture of the target food product. The dehydrated vegetable powders are designed to minimize impact on color, taste, and texture when added to a target food product recipe. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124593 | RIBBON CUTTER APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAKING SANDWICH BAKED GOODS - A method for the continuous production of sandwich baked goods having a high volume of filler includes conveying a bottom base cake, detecting the position of the base cake, and extruding a filler through a die aperture to form a ribbon in response to the detection of the position of the bottom base cake. In response to detection of the base cake, a signal or timing mechanism may activate a guillotine knife or blade to open the die aperture to allow filler to be deposited on the bottom base cake and to close the die aperture to sever or cut the ribbon to a predetermined dimension. The severing prevents further flow of the filler through the die aperture until the next bottom base cake is detected and the die aperture is again opened to allow filler to be deposited on the next bottom base cake. | 2010-05-20 |