20th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 28 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100125100 | GOLD NANOROD-siRNA COMPLEXES AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Provided are methods and compositions for inhibiting expression of one or more target genes. The compositions contain RNA polynucleotides that can inhibit expression of a target gene via RNA interference (RNAi) electrostatically complexed with surface functionalized gold nanorods (GNRs). The RNA polynucleotides are not covalently bound to the surface functionalized GNRs. The method involves inhibiting expression of a target gene in an individual. The method is performed by administering to the individual an effective amount of a composition containing surface functionalized GNRs electrostatically complexed with RNA polynucleotides, such as siRNA, that can inhibit expression of the target gene via RNAi. The siRNA is not covalently bound to the surface functionalized GNRs. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125101 | Immunostimulatory nucleic acid molecules - Nucleic acids containing unmethylated CpG dinucleotides and therapeutic utilities based on their ability to stimulate an immune response and to redirect a Th2 response to a Th1 response in a subject are disclosed. Methods for treating atopic diseases, including atopic dermatitis, are disclosed. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125102 | ESTROGENIC-ACTIVE COMPOUNDS AND APPLICATION THEREOF - The present invention relates to compounds having estrogenic activity selected from the group consisting of Loliolide, (4S,6S)-4-Hydroxy-6-nonadecyl-tetrahydro-pyran-2-one, (4R,6S)-4-Hydroxy-6-nonadecyl-tetrahydro-pyran-2-one and analogues thereof. The compounds of the present invention are selective estrogen receptor modulator, which can selectively activate ERβ and simultaneously express high estrogenic activity, and also can be applied as medical or food compositions to improve estrogen deficiency-related symptoms. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125103 | COMPOSITION FOR THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES AND METABOLIC SYNDROME CONTAINING OBOVATOL AND ITS SYNTHESIZED DERIVATIVES - Disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition containing obovatol represented by Formula 1 and its derivatives. The obovatol and its derivatives effectively increase the activity of AMPK (AMP-activated protein kinase) that plays an important role in diabetes and metabolic syndrome, and thus may be variously used in treating diabetes and metabolic syndrome. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125104 | Alpha-Keto Peracids and Methods For Producing and Using the Same - The present invention provides α-keto peracids and methods for producing and using the same. In particular, α-keto peracids are useful as antimicrobial agents. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125105 | ANTIMICROBIAL DEVICE AND MATERIALS FOR FLUID TREATMENT - Compositions comprising miscible blends of antimicrobial bisguanide compounds with certain thermoplastic polymers are provided. These antimicrobial polymeric materials may be further processed into particulate or fiber form for use in fluid treatment devices and processes. The antimicrobial bisguanide compound, such as chlorhexidine, is distributed at the molecular level within at least one thermoplastic polymer, such as a polyolefin, in which the antimicrobial bisguanide compound is soluble to form a miscible blend, which may be from about 1% to about 25% by weight antimicrobial bisguanide compound. The antimicrobial polymeric materials may be secured in a device for antimicrobial treatment of a fluid. The devices may comprise a housing having at least one inlet orifice and at least one outlet orifice, the antimicrobial polymeric material being secured within the house and configured to contact a fluid flowing through the housing between the inlet orifice and the outlet orifice. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125106 | BLENDING APPARATUS, BLENDING METHOD, PHASE INVERSION EMULSIFYING METHOD, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING RESIN PARTICLE DISPERSION - A blending apparatus is provided, the blending apparatus including: an outer tube; and at least one inner tube disposed inside the outer tube, wherein a distal end, in a lengthwise direction, of the inner tube is located at an intermediate position, in a lengthwise direction, of the outer tube, and the inner tube has plural of through holes in a vicinity of the distal end thereof. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125107 | MULTIPLE GASIFIERS MANIFOLDED TO MULTIPLE FISCHER-TROPSCH REACTORS WITH OPTIONAL RECYCLE TO THE REACTORS - A method of producing synthesis gas via gasification in a Fischer-Tropsch plant, the method including providing a number of gasifiers, the number of gasifiers provided being at least one more than the base number required to provide 100% plant capacity of synthesis gas when each gasifier is operated at 100% gasifier capacity. A method of continually producing synthesis gas via gasification of a carbonaceous feed in a Fischer-Tropsch plant by providing a number of gasifiers, the number of gasifiers provided being at least one more than the base number required to provide 100% plant capacity of synthesis gas when each gasifier is operated at 100% gasifier capacity; and adjusting the amount of synthesis gas produced by adjusting the number of online gasifiers, the flow rate of carbonaceous feed to each gasifier, or a combination thereof. A system for carrying out the method is also provided. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125108 | Process for making polymer composites having thermoplastic properties - The present invention provides methods of making composite materials comprising combining particles of crosslinked rubber with one or more aqueous polymer dispersion of a suspension polymer to form a mixture in aqueous dispersion, and, optionally, subjecting the aqueous dispersion mixture to solid state shear pulverization to form materials that can be processed as thermoplastics at crosslinked rubber concentrations of from 10 to as high as 95 wt. %, based on the total solids of the material. The method may further comprise kneading and/or compression molding the pulverized product to form useful articles, such as roofing membranes and shoe soles. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125109 | Use of Nanoporous Polymer Foams as Filter Materials - By reaction of one or more epoxy resins with an amphiphilic epoxy resin hardener in water in a phase inversion polymerization, nanoporous polymer foams are obtained. These foams are suitable as filter materials. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125110 | LACTIC ACID OLIGOMER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - In a method for producing a lactic acid oligomer by subjecting an aqueous lactic acid solution to a polycondensation reaction under microwave irradiation, the polycondensation reaction is carried out under reduced pressure in the absence of a polymerization catalyst and an organic solvent. An initial polycondensation reaction is carried out under normal pressure, and thereafter, a reaction is carried out under reduced pressure. The pressure is reduced stepwise to give a final pressure of 2000 Pa or less. A lactic acid oligomer which has a high purity and is safe from hygiene point of view can be obtained at a low cost in a short time. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125111 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR RESISTING SOIL EROSION AND FIRE RETARDATION - Compositions and methods for resisting soil erosion. The compositions comprise a polymer mixed with an organic material. The polymer preferably comprises polyacrylamide or an acrylamide copolymer having anionic functional groups. A second polymer to promote the formation of a film may also be utilized. The organic material comprises natural and synthetic fiber material. The methods of the present invention comprises applying the compositions of the present invention to an area of land sought to be provided with soil erosion resistant properties and thereafter allowing water to mix therewith, as may be supplied or provided naturally by precipitation. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125112 | Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polylactic Acid Resin Composition and Molded Product Made Using the Same - Disclosed is a natural fiber-reinforced polylactic acid resin composition that includes (A) a first polylactic acid resin; and (B) a natural fiber surface-treated with a second polylactic acid resin. The second polylactic acid resin can include a different isomer from the first polylactic acid resin, or alternatively, when measured under isothermal conditions after quenching from about 240° C. to a crystallization temperature, a spherulite crystal is first formed at a surface of the natural fiber and the growth rate at the surface is faster than at other positions. A molded product made using the natural fiber-reinforced polylactic acid resin composition is also disclosed. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125113 | SELF-HEALING AND SCRATCH RESISTANT SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER SYSTEM - An exemplary embodiment discloses a polymer system including a shape memory polymer material and a graphene material. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125114 | Propylene-Based Film Compositions - A film comprising at least one layer which comprises a propylene-alpha-olefin copolymer, greater than or equal to 0.10 wt % of a first modifier, and greater than or equal to 0.50 wt % of a second modifier, based on the weight of the layer. The propylene-alpha-olefin copolymer comprises propylene-derived units and from 5 to 35 wt %, based on the weight of the copolymer, of units derived from ethylene and/or C4 to C10 alpha-olefins. The first modifier comprises a first unsaturated amide-containing slip agent. The second modifier is selected from: i) a second unsaturated amide-containing slip-agent, which may be the same or different than the first unsaturated amide-containing slip-agent; ii) a saturated amide-containing slip agent; iii) an antiblock; and iv) a mixture of any two or more of i, ii, and iii. The film exhibits reduced tackiness and reduced roll blocking. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125115 | POLYURETHANE COMPOSITIONS FOR GOLF BALLS - A method of forming golf balls with at least a portion formed from polyurethane and polyurea compositions employing a curative blend that includes a pigment, a curing agent, and a compatible freezing point depressing agent so that the curative blend has a lower freezing point than the curing agent by itself and the blend does not lose pigment dispersion upon solidification and subsequent thawing. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125116 | HEAT-CURABLE RESIN COMPOSITION - A heat-curable resin composition that yields a cured product having excellent heat resistance and light resistance, and a premolded package molded using the composition. The heat-curable resin composition comprises components (A) to (E) listed below: (A) an isocyanuric acid derivative containing at least one epoxy group within each molecule, in an amount of 100 parts by mass, (B) a silicone resin containing at least one epoxy group within each molecule, in an amount of 10 to 1,000 parts by mass, (C) an acid anhydride curing agent, in an amount such that the ratio of [total epoxy group equivalents within component (A) and component (B)/carboxyl group equivalents within component (C)] is within a range from 0.6 to 2.2, (D) a curing accelerator, in an amount within a range from 0.05 to 5 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the combined mass of components (A), (B) and (C), and (E) an inorganic filler, in an amount of 200 to 1,000 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the combined mass of components (A), (B) and (C). | 2010-05-20 |
20100125117 | Surface-Treated Titanium Dioxide Pigments for Plastics and Method for Production - A weather-resistant titanium dioxide pigment particularly suitable for use in engineering plastics, as well as to a method for its manufacture and to polymers containing the pigment. The titanium dioxide is provided with a surface coating that, from the inside to the outside, displays a SiO | 2010-05-20 |
20100125118 | Plastic toughened plastics - Plastic toughened plastics include a polymer composition having a polypropylene component and a second polymer component. The polypropylene component is present in an amount from about 50 to about 95 weight percent based on the total weight of the blend. The second polymer component is present in an amount from about 5 to about 50 weight percent based on the total weight of the blend, is a BOCD or BCD blend of at least two ssPE components, and has an overall density greater than about 0.90 g/cm | 2010-05-20 |
20100125119 | Polyamide molding material, molded articles that can be produced therefrom and the use thereof - A novel polyamide molding material for highly lustrous and rigid polyamide molded articles contains a polyamide mixture consisting of a semicrystalline linear polyamide, a special branched graft polyamide, an amorphous polyamide, reinforcing substances as well as conventional additives. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125120 | POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD OF MAKING AND ARTICLES THEREOF - Described herein are substantially linear copolymeric compositions having at least two azide groups and at least two non-activated acetylene groups. The azide groups and the non-activated acetylene groups are reacted to cure the substantially linear copolymer composition. Also, described are methods of making and using such substantially linear copolymeric compositions. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125121 | ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY WET PROCESS TYPE HARD FIBERBOARD - A wet process type hard fiberboard is provided that is environmentally-friendly by finding a reinforcing agent that does not result in environmental contamination as the agent takes the place of phenol resin having a significant effect on environmental contamination. This environmentally-friendly wet process type hard fiberboard uses acrylic resin and epoxy resin not containing bisphenol A as reinforcing agents in place of conventional phenol resin. Both reinforcing agents are thermosetting resins, hardly reacting at all at temperatures of 100° C. or lower, and reacting rapidly at temperatures above 140° C. which results in curing, while in terms of environmental protection, these reinforcing agents are optimally suited for use in wet process type hard fiber boards in which water is used by recycling numerous times, with any of the water used being hardly discharged to the outside. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125122 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A (CO)POLYMER COMPOSITION BY MEDIATED FREE RADICAL CHAIN GROWTH POLYMERIZATION - The present invention is a multistage process for the preparation of a co)polymer composition. Said process comprises the steps of: i) polymerizing in a first stage a reaction mixture comprising one or more monomer with optionally a rubber, a comonomer, a polymerization initiator, a chain transfer agent, a decomposition catalyst and/or a solvent, in the presence of one or more stable free radical precursor which provides a stable free radical during the polymerization process and/or one or more stable free radical such that the polymerization proceeds via a mediated free radical polymerization mechanism until a partial conversion of monomer(s) to (co)polymer is obtained and ii) polymerizing in a second stage the partially converted reaction mixture under reaction conditions that proceed via a free radical polymerization mechanism to obtain a further degree of conversion of monomer(s) to (co)polymer. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125123 | METALLIZED NANOSTRUCTURED CHEMICALS AS CURE PROMOTERS - Metallized polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes and metallized polyhedral oligomeric silicates are used as cure promoters, catalysts, and alloying agents for the reinforcement of polymer microstructures, including polymer coils, domains, chains, and segments, at the molecular level. Because of their tailorable compatibility with polymers, polyhedral oligomeric metallosesquioxanes (POMS) can be readily and selectively incorporated into polymers by common mixing processes. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125124 | Methods of catalyst activation - A method comprising preparing a multi-component catalyst system comprising a catalyst and a cocatalyst, and adjusting the level of at least one component of the catalyst system to maintain a user-desired level of catalyst activity throughout a process, wherein the component comprises a catalyst activator and wherein the catalyst activator comprises the catalyst or the cocatalyst. A method comprising contacting a polymerization catalyst system comprising a Ziegler-Natta catalyst and a cocatalyst with a catalyst activator at least twice during a polymerization process, wherein the polymerization process is carried out in a reactor system comprising multiple reactor types. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125125 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SOLID CATALYST COMPONENT PRECURSOR FOR OLEFIN POLYMERIZATION - A production process is provided for an olefin polymerization catalyst component precursor, including the steps of (I) adding an organomagnesium compound to a solution containing a solvent, a Si—O bond-containing silicon compound, and a defined titanium compound, under agitation, and continuing the agitation until a magnesium concentration in a liquid phase of a reaction mixture decreases to 9 ppm by weight or lower, and (II) solid-liquid separating the reaction mixture. A production process is also provided for an olefin polymerization catalyst component using the above precursor. Further, producing process is provided for an olefin polymerization catalyst using the above catalyst component. Still further, a production process is provided for an olefin polymer using the above catalyst. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125126 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF POLYETHER POLYOLS - The present invention provides a process for conditioning double metal cyanide (DMC) catalysts, which are employed in the preparation of polyether polyols based on starter compounds having active hydrogen atoms, the preparation of polyether polyols using the conditioned catalysts and the use of the polyether polyols prepared in this way for the preparation of polyurethane materials. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125127 | B7-related nucleic acids and polypeptides useful for immunomodulation - The present invention provides nucleic acids encoding B7-related factors that modulate the activation of immune or inflammatory response cells, such as T-cells. Also provided are expression vectors and fusion constructs comprising nucleic acids encoding B7-related polypeptides, including BSL1, BSL2, and BSL3. The present invention further provides isolated B7-related polypeptides, isolated fusion proteins comprising B7-related polypeptides, and antibodies that are specifically reactive with B7-related polypeptides, or portions thereof. In addition, the present invention provides assays utilizing B7-related nucleic acids, polypeptides, or peptides. The present invention further provides compositions of B7-related nucleic acids, polypeptides, fusion proteins, or antibodies that are useful for the immunomodulation of a human or animal subject. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125128 | PHOSPHOPEPTIDE ENRICHMENT OF COMPOSITIONS BY FRACTIONATION ON CERAMIC HYDROXYAPATITE - Phosphorylated peptides are extracted from digests of biological liquids and other peptide mixtures by fractionation on ceramic hydroxyapatite. The ceramic hydroxyapatite is readily usable in a centrifuge, allowing for rapid fractionations of a large number of small volume samples, and accordingly high throughput. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125129 | Thermostable Fusion Proteins and Thermostable Adjuvant - Fusion proteins including maltodextrin-binding protein (MBP) domains that are thermally stable and soluble are provided. Methods for forming and using the fusion proteins are also provided. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125130 | TUMOUR NECROSIS FACTOR BINDING LIGANDS - The present invention relates to ligands which bind to human tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF) in a manner such that upon binding of these ligands to TNF the biological activity of TNF is modified. In preferred forms the ligand binds to TNF in a manner such that the induction of fibrin deposition in the tumour and induction of endothelial procoagulant activity of the TNF is inhibited; the binding of TNF to receptors on endothelial cells, tumour regression, cytotoxicity and receptor binding activities of the TNF on tumour cells are unaffected. The ligand is preferably an antibody, F(ab) fragment, single domain antibody (dABs), single chain antibody or a serum binding protein. It is preferred, however, that the ligand is a monoclonal antibody or F(ab) fragment thereof. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125131 | Gene Encoding A Guanine Nucleotide Exchange Factor And The Gene Product Thereof - A gene encoding a novel protein that works as a guanine nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) for a Rho family protein being one group of small GTP-binding proteins, namely, a polynucleotide shown by the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 3, or SEQ ID NO: 5, or the complementary strand, the equivalents of the polynucleotide, a protein encoded by the polynucleotide, a vector containing the polynucleotide, a transformant containing the vector, an antibody against the protein encoded by the polynucleotide, a method of identifying a compound that inhibits the function of the protein encoded by the polynucleotide and/or the expression of the polynucleotide, a method of determining a disease, a pharmaceutical composition, and a reagent kit are provided. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125132 | PREPARATION OF DIAZO AND DIAZONIUM COMPOUNDS - A method for making diazo-compounds, diazonium salts thereof and other protected forms of these compounds. Diaz-compounds are prepared by reaction of a tertiary phosphine reagent carrying a reactive carbonyl group with an azide. The reaction can also generate an acyl triazene which can be converted thermally or by addition of base to form the diazo-compound or the acyl triazene can be isolated. The method is particularly useful for conversion of azides carrying one or more electron withdrawing groups to diazo-compounds. The method can be carried out in aqueous medium under mild conditions and is particularly useful for conversion of azido sugars to diazo-compound and diazonium salts thereof under physiological conditions. Tertiary phosphine reagents, particularly those that are water-soluble, and precursors for preparation of the reagents are provided. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125133 | Laundry Care Compositions With Thiazolium Dye - The present invention relates to thiazolium dyes, laundry care compositions comprising one or more thiazolium dyes, processes of making such dyes and laundry care compositions and methods of using same. The dyes, compositions and methods of the present invention are advantageous in providing improved hueing of fabric, including whitening of white fabric, while avoiding significant build up of bluing dyes on the fabric. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125134 | METHOD OF SEPARATING GENOMIC DNA AND PLASMID DNA FROM EACH OTHER AND KIT THEREFOR - Provided are a method of separating genome DNA and plasmid DNA from each other from a sample using a binding buffer containing a high concentration kosmotropic salt and chaotropic salt, and a kit therefor. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125135 | SUGAR PRODUCTION BY DECRYSTALLIZATION AND HYDROLYSIS OF POLYSACCHARIDE ENRICHED BIOMASS - Sugar solutions are obtained from polysaccharide enriched biomass by contacting biomass with water and at least one nucleophilic base to produce a polysaccharide enriched biomass comprising a solid fraction and a liquid fraction. The solid fraction is separated from the lignin-containing liquid fraction and contacted with an acid solution, the acid solution comprising about 70 weight percent to about 100 weight percent sulfuric acid or an acid mixture comprising phosphoric acid and sulfuric acid, at a temperature and for a reaction time sufficient to produce a decrystallized biomass mixture. Water is added and the diluted biomass mixture is then hydrolyzed to produce a saccharification product comprising sugars. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125136 | PORPHYRIN-BASED PHOTOSENSITIZER DYES FOR DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELLS - This invention relates to photosensitizer dyes for dye-sensitized solar cells. The photosensitizer dyes are porphyrin-based zinc complexes represented by the following general formulae (100) and (200). | 2010-05-20 |
20100125137 | Process for preparing Nevirapine - An improved process for preparing 11-cyclopropyl-5,11-dihydro-4-methyl-6H-dipyrido[3,2-b:2′,3′-e][1,4]diazepin-6-one of Formula (I). | 2010-05-20 |
20100125138 | PROCESS FOR MAKING (R)-3-(2,3-DIHYDROXYPROPYL)-6-FLUORO-5-(2-FLOURO-4-IODOPHENYLAMINO)-8-MET- HYLPYRIDO[2,3-d]PYRIMIDINE-4,7(3H,8H)-DIONE AND INTERMEDIATES THEREOF - The present invention relates generally to processes of making (R)-3-(2,3-Dihydroxypropyl)-6-fluoro-5-(2-fluoro-4-iodophenylamino)-8-methylpyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine-4,7(3H,8H)-dione, intermediates thereof, and a process for making a particular polymorph of (R)-3-(2,3-Dihydroxypropyl)-6-fluoro-5-(2-fluoro-4-iodophenylamino)-8-methylpyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine-4,7(3H,8H)-dione. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125139 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING QUINAZOLINE RHO-KINASE INHIBITORS AND INTERMEDIATES THEREOF - A process for the preparation of various quinazoline compounds which are useful as Rho-Kinase inhibitors, and thus having utility in the treatment of hypertension and other indications. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125140 | AMINOTETRALIN-DERIVED UREA MODULATORS OF VANILLOID VR1 RECEPTOR - This invention is directed to vanilloid receptor VR1 ligands. More particularly, this invention relates to β-aminotetralin-derived ureas that are potent antagonists or agonists of VR1 which are useful for the treatment and prevention of inflammatory and other pain conditions in mammals. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125141 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING 4-[2-(2-FLUOROPHENOXYMETHYL)PHENYL]PIPERIDINE COMPOUNDS - The invention relates to processes and intermediates for preparing compounds of formula I: | 2010-05-20 |
20100125142 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING AN OPTICALLY ACTIVE PROTON PUMP INHIBITOR - An improved process for the preparation of (S)-5-methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)methyl]sulfinyl]-1H-benzimidazole of Formula I, (I) with high enantiomeric excess from racemic mixture. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125143 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF DEXLANSOPRAZOLE - Process for the preparation of (R)-2-[[[3-methyl-4(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-2-piridyl]methyl]sulfinyl]benzimidazole (Dexlansoprazole) and new intermediates useful in its preparation. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125144 | HYDROGENATION OF ESTERS WITH RU/TETRADENTATE LIGANDS COMPLEXES - The present invention relates to the field of catalytic hydrogenation and, more particularly, to the use of Ru complexes with tetradentate ligands having at least one amino or imino coordinating group and at least one phosphino coordinating group in hydrogenation processes for the reduction of esters or lactones into the corresponding alcohol or diol respectively. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125145 | Trans-Esterification Reaction System And Method Thereof - The trans-esterification system for trans-esterifying a triglyceride includes a reaction tank, a separation tank, a first pipe and a second pipe. The reaction tank is inputted with the triglyceride and a monohydric alcohol for undergoing a trans-esterification reaction to produce a mixture. The separation tank is inputted with the mixture for a phase separation to generate an ester phase solution and a glycerol phase solution having a first part and a second part. The first pipe connects the reaction tank and the separation tank, and transports the mixture from the reaction tank to the separation tank. The second pipe connects the reaction tank and the separation tank, and transports the first part of the glycerol phase solution from the separation tank to the reaction tank for undergoing the trans-esterification reaction. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125146 | METHOD FOR MAKING PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOUNDS - A method of making a phenylethylamine of formula B: | 2010-05-20 |
20100125147 | DISPERSANT ANTIFOULANT FOR ACRYLONITRILE - A styrene sulfonate polymer which is highly effective at preventing fouling of equipment used in the manufacturing process of acrylonitrile. The styrene sulfonate polymer is particularly effective when introduced into the quench column, the recovery stage and the wastewater processing section of the acrylonitrile manufacturing process. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125148 | Integrated process for the production of vinyl acetate from acetic acid via ethylene - This invention provides an integrated two stage economical process for the production of vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) from acetic acid in the vapor phase. First, acetic acid is selectively hydrogenated over a hydrogenating catalyst composition to form ethylene either in a single reactor zone or in a dual rector zone wherein the intermediate hydrogenated products are either dehydrated and/or cracked to form ethylene. In a subsequent second stage so formed ethylene is reacted with molecular oxygen and acetic acid over a suitable catalyst to form VAM. In an embodiment of this invention reaction of acetic acid and hydrogen over a hydrogenation catalyst and subsequent reaction over a dehydration catalyst selectively produces ethylene, which is further mixed with acetic acid and molecular oxygen and reacted over a supported palladium/gold/potassium catalyst | 2010-05-20 |
20100125149 | IBANDRONATE SODIUM POLYMORPHS - There are provided crystalline forms of Ibandronate sodium and process for preparing thereof. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125150 | CRYSTALLINE FORM OF A BETA2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTOR AGONIST - The invention provides a novel β | 2010-05-20 |
20100125151 | 1,2-DIAMINOCYCLOHEXANE AND CHEMICAL PROCESS - Disclosed is a process for the preparation of 1,2-cycloaliphatic diamines from 1,2-aromatic diamines. In one embodiment, the process provides a method for making 1,2-diaminocyclohexane by the reaction of 1,2-phenylenediamine contained in a polar, protic solvent with hydrogen in the presence of a supported rhodium catalyst, ammonia, and an inorganic borohydride, and having enhanced overall conversion and selectivity. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125152 | 1,2-DIAMINOCYCLOHEXANE AND CHEMICAL PROCESS - Disclosed is a process for the preparation of 1,2-cycloaliphatic diamines from 1,2-aromatic diamines. In one embodiment, the process provides a method for making 1,2-diaminocyclohexane by the reaction of 1,2-phenylenediamine contained in a polar, protic solvent with hydrogen in the presence of a supported rhodium catalyst, ammonia, and a trialkylamine, and having enhanced overall conversion and selectivity. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125153 | PROCESS FOR PREPARATION OF DIPHOSPHINE COMPOUNDS AND INTERMEDIATES FOR THE PROCESS - A production method of a compound represented by the formula | 2010-05-20 |
20100125154 | PHOSPHORUS COMPOUND AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - The present invention provides a phosphorus compound of formula (I). | 2010-05-20 |
20100125155 | ALDEHYDE-FUNCTIONALIZED POLYETHERS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - Aldehyde-functionalized polyethers containing thiomethylaldehyde groups are described. Also described is a method of preparing the aldehyde-functionalized polyethers. These functionalized polyethers may be useful for protein conjugation, surface modification, and for the formation of hydrogel adhesives and sealants which are useful for medical applications. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125156 | Condensation reactions for polyols - Polyols having three or more OH groups (especially glycerol) are condensed to form higher molecular weight polyols by heating them in a cavitation or other heating device and separating, by evaporation, the water formed in the reaction, the separation being preferably assisted by the application of a subatmospheric pressure. An appropriate balance between the reactants and the water formed is maintained by recycling and the introduction of additional lower molecular weight reactants in a continuous process. The polyalcohols, particularly the polyglycerine, are useful in shale stabilization in the treatment of wells for hydrocarbon recovery. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125157 | HIGH SHEAR PROCESS FOR PRODUCING MICRONIZED WAXES - A method and system for producing dispersed waxes, including a high shear mechanical device. In one embodiment, the method comprises forming a dispersion of wax globules in a carrier liquid in a high shear device prior to implementation in a waxy product. In another instance the system for producing waxy products comprises a high shear device for dispersing wax in a carrier liquid. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125158 | Methods for Selective Hydrogenation Performance Using a Layered Sphere Catalyst With New Formulations - A process for selective hydrogenation of hydrocarbons is presented. The process uses a catalyst to selectively hydrogenate acetylenes and diolefins to increase the monoolefins in a product stream. The catalyst in the process includes a layered structure with an inert inner core and an outer layer bonded to the inner core, where the outer layer is a metal oxide and has at least two metals deposited on the outer layer. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125159 | Moving Bed Hydrocarbon Conversion Process - Moving bed hydrocarbon conversion processes are provided for contacting a catalyst moving downward through a reaction zone with a hydrocarbon feed, withdrawing the catalyst from the reaction zone and conveying the catalyst to a regeneration zone wherein the catalyst moves downward. The catalyst is withdrawn from the regeneration zone and passed downward to an upper zone of a particle transfer apparatus wherein the transfer of catalyst from the upper zone through an intermediate zone to a lower zone is regulated by varying the pressure of the intermediate zone and the flow rate of gas passing through the valveless conduits. A container within the second zone is in catalyst communication with a valveless conduit and provides more consistent catalyst flows. The catalyst from the lower zone of the particle transfer apparatus is conveyed to the reactions zone. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125160 | Selective Aromatics Isomerization Process - This invention is drawn to a process for isomerizing a non-equilibrium mixture of xylenes and ethylbenzene using a catalyst comprising a zeolite having specific particle-size characteristics, a platinum-group metal and a silica binder. A relatively minimal amount of hydrogen is supplied to the process on a once-through basis, resulting in low saturation of aromatics while achieving effective xylene isomerization with reduced processing costs. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125161 | METHOD OF PREPARING MULTICOMPONENT BISMUTH MOLYBRDATE CATALYSTS WITH CONTROLLING PH AND A METHOD OF PREPARING 1,3-BUTADIENE USING THEREOF - This invention relates to a method of preparing a multicomponent bismuth molybdate catalyst by changing the pH of a coprecipitation solution upon coprecipitation and a method of preparing 1,3-butadiene using the catalyst. The multicomponent bismuth molybdate catalyst, coprecipitated using a solution having an adjusted pH, the preparation method thereof, and the method of preparing 1,3-butadiene through oxidative dehydrogenation using a C4 mixture including n-butene and n-butane as a reactant are provided. The C4 raffinate, containing many impurities, is directly used as a reactant without an additional process for separating n-butane or extracting n-butene, thus obtaining 1,3-butadiene at high yield. The activity of the multicomponent bismuth molybdate catalyst can be simply increased through precise pH adjustment upon coprecipitation, which is not disclosed in the conventional techniques. This method can be applied to the increase in the activity of multicomponent bismuth molybdate catalysts reported in the art. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125162 | Heavy Paraffin Adsorption Separation Process - A process is presented for the selective separation and recovery of large normal paraffins from a heavy kerosene boiling point fraction. The process includes passing the heavy kerosene fraction through an adsorption separation system for separating the normal paraffins from the paraffin mixture. The recovered extract and raffinate streams are mixed with a diluent made up of a lighter hydrocarbon. The subsequent diluted extract and raffinate streams are passed through first fractionation columns to separate the desorbent from the diluent and the heavier paraffins. The mixture of the diluent and heavier paraffins is passed through a second set of fractionation columns to separate the diluent and the heavier paraffins. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125163 | Separation Process - The invention relates to an improved absorption-type separation and/or purification processes having dual rotary valves. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125164 | Adapter for attaching devices to endoscopes - An improved system for attaching devices to the distal end of endoscopic instruments is described. An attachment adapter comprises a distal stop, such as a complete or partial loop or cylinder, which limits the penetration of an endoscope into the adapter. The adapter has at least one flange protruding proximally along the endoscope. The adapter is secured on the endoscope by a securing means, which compresses the flange or flanges sufficiently to provide a friction fit. The flexibility of the inventive adapter system allows the adapter to work reliably with endoscopes that are used, damaged or repaired. The adapter may further provide a slit or window allowing viewing of the vessel wall by a lens on an endoscope, thereby improving the operator's ability to understand the location of the endoscope during operation. The adapter may carry any of a variety of devices, including devices for closing a surgical incision, or treating or manipulating tissue. Improvements are described in a number of areas to allow more flexible pairing of particular endoscopes or endoscopic instruments with devices to be carried on their exteriors, while maintaining a tightly locked position of the external device on the carrier. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125165 | ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM AND ASSIST DEVICE - In an endoscope system, a nasal endoscope for entry in a first external nostril of a patient includes a first elongated tube, a first distal portion thereof, an imaging window, an instrument channel, a handle section, and a steering section. An assist device for entry in a second nostril includes a second elongated tube, a second distal portion thereof, and a working channel with a greater inner diameter than the instrument channel. A retaining device retains the second distal portion on the first distal portion removably and equidirectionally, to cause a second distal end surface to contact a lower peripheral part outside a first distal end surface lower than a horizontal line passing a center point of the imaging window when the first distal end surface is viewed in a state of orienting an upper side of steering of the steering section in an upward direction. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125166 | VIDEO ENDOSCOPE - The invention is a sideways looking video endoscope which offers a rigid endoscope tube. The optical system has one prism, and an image sensor located behind the optical system, provided on the distal end of the endoscope shaft. On the proximal end of the shaft, a knurled wheel is arranged so as to rotate freely. This wheel is provided with permanent magnets that are arranged at identical angular separations, and associated with Hall sensors located on the front face of the tool holder. The angular position of the rotatable wheel can thus be detected by means of the Hall sensors together with an electronic system that evaluates the signals, and displayed on a monitor. By turning the rotating wheel, the image can be rotated, thus correcting the image position when the endoscope is rotated, such that the viewing direction corresponds to the actual position of the object. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125167 | SCANNING ENDOSCOPE, SCANNING ENDOSCOPE PROCESSOR, AND SCANNING ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS - A scanning endoscope, comprising a first transmitter, an actuator, and a mirror, is provided. The first transmitter emits a beam of radiant light from an emission end. The actuator moves the emission end in a direction perpendicular to an emission direction. The mirror is arranged from the emission end in the emission direction when the emission end is on a predetermined standard point. The mirror comprises a reflection surface around a first straight line. The distance between a first position on the first straight line to any second position on the reflection surface increases as the first position is moved in the first direction. The reflection surface reflects the radiant light emitted from the first transmitter toward the observation area around the first straight line. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125168 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR ENDOSCOPE CONTROL IN A BODY CAVITY - Methods and devices are provided for controlling an endoscope in a body cavity. In one exemplary embodiment an endoscopic surgical system is provided that includes an endoscope and a steering tether coupled to at least a portion of the endoscope. The steering tether is configured to be manipulatable to effect directional movement of a distal end of the endoscope. The steering tether can include a loop formed on a distal end thereof such that a proximal portion of the steering tether can control the loop, which in turn controls the movement of the distal end of the endoscope. An overtube can optionally be included in the system. The overtube can be coupled to endoscope and adapted to receive at least a portion of the endoscope and the steering tether. In one embodiment, the endoscope includes an accessory mount extending over at least a portion of a length of the endoscope and the steering tether can be disposed on the accessory mount. Various methods for controlling movement of an endoscope in a body cavity are also provided. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125169 | DE-LOOPING TOOL FOR AN ENDOSCOPE - A method and apparatus for removing loops formed during endoscopic procedures including colonoscopy and small bowel enteroscopy. The device inserted through the biopsy channel of an endoscope reversibly engages the distal portion of the biopsy channel of the endoscope. When pressure is applied to the device handle external to the endoscope, the force is transmitted to the distal end of the endoscope advances and straightens out the loop. When the device is torqued, the distal end of the engaged endoscope torques which can remove a twist in the endoscope as well. Neither procedure requires removal of a portion of the scope or loss of position which occurs with conventional methods. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125170 | SCANNING ENDOSCOPE, SCANNING ENDOSCOPE PROCESSOR, AND SCANNING ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS - A scanning endoscope, comprising a first transmitter, an actuator, and a mirror, is provided. The first transmitter emits a beam of radiant light from the first emission end. The actuator moves the first emission end in a direction perpendicular to an emission direction. The mirror is arranged from the first emission end to the first direction. The mirror comprises a through-part and a reflection surface. The radiant light emitted from the first emission end passes through the through-part when the first emission end is within a first circumference. The reflection surface reflects the radiant light emitted from the first emission end toward the observation area around the first straight line when the first emission end is outside of the first circumference. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125171 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS OF USE - The invention generally relates to novel surgical instruments, including ergonomically designed hand held surgical tissue retractors and a pouch for breast implants. The invention also relates to novel methods of performing surgical operations, in particular, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery using inflatable and pre-filled breast enlargement implants. The retractors and methods of the invention may also be applicable for general, orthopedic, cardio, vascular, microsurgeries, obstetrics/gynecology applications, and veterinary practices. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125172 | SURGICAL PENCIL PROVIDING AN ILLUMINATED SURGICAL SITE - Described herein generally are surgical pencils which provide a physician with illumination of a surgical site. The surgical pencils described herein can be retrofitted with a lighting device, can be manufactured incorporating a lighting device or can be fitted with a preformed lighting device. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125173 | Systems and Methods for Determining a Probability of Pulmonary Embolism in an Individual - In one embodiment, a method for determining a probability of pulmonary embolism in an individual is provided. The method includes collecting data about the individual that relates to a plurality of predefined variables, wherein each of the predefined variables has a predefined regression coefficient. A risk of the individual having a pulmonary embolism is predicted by applying a regression model to the data, the regression model being calculated by utilizing the predefined regression coefficients of the predefined variables. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125174 | Remote Support of Implantable Medical Devices - Exemplary medical devices and systems for providing remote support relating to implantable medical devices (IMDS) are described. One method generates a graphical user-interface (GUI) relating to an IMD on a local medical device configured to interrogate the IMD. The method also recreates the GUI on a remote medical device effective that a cursor of the GUI can be manipulated from both the local medical device and the remote medical device while selection of IMD parameter values is available only at the local medical device. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125175 | ICON-BASED HEALTHCARE INTERFACES BASED ON HEALTH CONDITION EVENTS - A health condition record of an individual is often organized in a data-centric manner, such as various forms of medical data, medical images, and text-based anecdotal information provided by caregivers and the individual. However, it may be difficult to identify significant health condition events from such representations. A health condition record organized in an event-oriented manner may facilitate assessments of the diagnosis and prognosis of the individual, the efficacy of caregivers, and the allocation of healthcare resources. The event-oriented health condition record may also be presented to caregivers and the individual by displaying health-related icons, which may facilitate the communication of health information in a language-independent manner. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125176 | Food content detector - A system may include utensil means for portioning a foodstuff into a first portion and a second portion, a means for detecting a first portion size for the first portion with the utensil means, a means for detecting a second portion size for the second portion with the utensil means, and a means for determining a cumulative amount of portioned foodstuff based upon the first portion size and the second portion size. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125177 | Food content detector - A system may include utensil means for portioning a foodstuff into a first portion and a second portion, a means for detecting a first portion size for the first portion with the utensil means, a means for detecting a second portion size for the second portion with the utensil means, and a means for determining a cumulative amount of portioned foodstuff based upon the first portion size and the second portion size. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125178 | Food content detector - A system may include utensil means for portioning a foodstuff into a first portion and a second portion, a means for detecting a first portion size for the first portion with the utensil means, a means for detecting a second portion size for the second portion with the utensil means, and a means for determining a cumulative amount of portioned foodstuff based upon the first portion size and the second portion size. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125179 | Food content detector - A system may include utensil means for portioning a foodstuff into a first portion and a second portion, a means for detecting a first portion size for the first portion with the utensil means, a means for detecting a second portion size for the second portion with the utensil means, and a means for determining a cumulative amount of portioned foodstuff based upon the first portion size and the second portion size. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125180 | Food content detector - A system may include utensil means for portioning a foodstuff into a first portion and a second portion, a means for detecting a first portion size for the first portion with the utensil means, a means for detecting a second portion size for the second portion with the utensil means, and a means for determining a cumulative amount of portioned foodstuff based upon the first portion size and the second portion size. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125181 | Food content detector - A system may include utensil means for portioning a foodstuff into a first portion and a second portion, a means for detecting a first portion size for the first portion with the utensil means, a means for detecting a second portion size for the second portion with the utensil means, and a means for determining a cumulative amount of portioned foodstuff based upon the first portion size and the second portion size. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125182 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING A DIAGNOSTIC ANALYSIS OF PHYSIOLOGICAL INFORMATION - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, an avatar engine having a controller to retrieve a user profile of a user, present the user an avatar having characteristics that correlate to the user profile, detect one or more responses of the user during a communication exchange between the user and the avatar, identify from the one or more responses a need to determine a medical status of the user, establish communications with a medical diagnostic system, receive physiological information associated with the user, submit the physiological information to the medical diagnostic system, receive from the medical diagnostic system a diagnostic analysis of the physiological information, and present the diagnostic analysis to at least one of the user and a medical agent of the user, wherein the user is presented the diagnostic analysis by way of the avatar. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125183 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY CONFIGURING FUNCTIONALITY OF REMOTE HEALTH MONITORING DEVICE - A system for monitoring vital signs of an individual functions in accordance with a predetermined monitoring profile. The profile can be automatically revised by a management system in accordance with vital signs data, monitor operational information and manual inputs from a care provider to form a revised profile. The revised profile can be can be approved and then transferred to the monitoring system. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125184 | CHIP FOR SENSING A PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNAL AND METHOD FOR SENSING THE SAME - A chip for sensing a physiological signal comprises: an input unit for receiving a first electrocardiogram (ECG) signal; a filter for generating a second ECG signal by filtering the first ECG signal; an amplifying unit for generating a third ECG signal by amplifying the second ECG signal; an Analog-to-Digital converting unit for converting the third ECG signal into a digital signal; an operating unit for generating a plurality of analysis data by operational analyzing the digital signal; and an output unit for outputting the plurality of analysis data. Therefore, the manufacturing cost of the chip is decreased and the chip is suitable for use in small-scale devices. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125185 | DEVICE FOR SENSING PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNAL AND METHOD FOR SENSING THE SAME - A device for sensing a physiological signal comprises: two sensing units connected to the palms a subject respectively to receive a first electrocardiogram (ECG) signal; a filter for generating a second ECG signal by filtering the first ECG signal; an amplifying unit for generating a third ECG signal by amplifying the second ECG signal; an analog to digital converting unit for converting the third ECG signal into a digital signal; an operating unit for generating a plurality of analysis data by operationally analyzing the digital signal; and a display unit for displaying the plurality of analysis data. Therefore, the accuracy of the ECG is improved and the operation is simplified. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125186 | MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - Systems and methods for medical diagnosis are described by the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the systems include an input device operable for a patient to enter primary symptoms being experienced, a processing device operable for processing the primary symptoms to form a provisional diagnosis, and an output device operable for providing the provisional diagnosis to the patient. In other embodiments, the systems include an input device operable for a patient to enter medical history and primary symptoms being experienced, a processing device operable for interactively querying the patient based on the medical history and the primary symptoms to determine if additional symptoms are being experienced, a communication device operable for communicating with a physician's office and an output device operable for providing medical advice to the patient. The medical advice is given by the physician's office when the physician's office is open and by the system when the physician's office is closed. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125187 | Blood constituent concentration detector and starter for transporter - A blood constituent concentration detector includes: a detection portion having an optical window for measuring a blood constituent concentration of a part, of a living body in an optical manner when the part of the living body is pressed on the detection portion; a load determination element for determining whether a load to the detection portion is equal to or larger than a first threshold, and smaller than a second threshold, wherein the second threshold is larger than the first threshold; and a measurement element for measuring the blood constituent concentration when the load determination element determines that the load to the detection portion is equal to or larger than the first threshold, and smaller than the second threshold. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125188 | MOTION CORRELATED PULSE OXIMETRY - A device includes a first sensor, a motion sensor, and a processor. The first sensor has an optical detector and an optical emitter. The optical detector generates a first output using the optical emitter. The first output corresponds to a physiological parameter of a user. The motion sensor generates a motion output corresponding to a detected motion of the user. The motion sensor is configured for attachment to the user. The processor is coupled to the first sensor by a first link and coupled to the motion sensor by a second link. At least one of the first link and the second link includes a wireless communication channel. The processor generates a processor output using the first output and the motion output. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125189 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CATHETER STABILITY - The present invention provides systems and methods for stabilizing catheters, such as decapolar coronary sinus catheters in veins. In particular, the present invention provides fixation elements for improved tissue contact and stability. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125190 | Electrode System - An electrode system comprises electrode modules, flexible connectors, and sensors. Each electrode module defines a substantially central opening and has circuitry that includes an amplifier. A conductive ring is exposed in the opening of each electrode module. The flexible connectors include flexible circuitry coupled with the circuitry of the electrode modules. Each sensor includes an electrolytic hydrogel portion that is configured to contact a test subject and outwardly extending tabs that are in communication with the hydrogel portion. The tabs are configured to contact the conductive ring of an electrode module with the sensor is inserted in the opening of the electrode module. The system may thus sense evoked response potentials (ERPs) from the test subject through the electrolytic hydrogel portions, amplify those potentials, and communicate the amplified potentials through the circuitry of the flexible connectors. A control box may initiate ERP testing and store the test results. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125191 | MRI AS A THERAPEUTIC DEVICE - A method and device comprises a system alike a magnetic resonance imaging system ( | 2010-05-20 |
20100125192 | FOCUSED ULTRASOUND SYSTEM - A focused ultrasound system includes an ultrasound transducer configured to emit focused ultrasound energy toward a subject and a positioning system configured to position the ultrasound transducer to localize the focused ultrasound energy within a target location. The positioning system includes a drive apparatus to translate the ultrasound transducer along at least one axis of motion and a motor controller to control the drive apparatus. The focused ultrasound system also includes a control system connected to the motor controller that is programmed to receive imaging/location data from an imaging system, determine positional coordinates of the target location based on the imaging/location data, and register the positional coordinates of the target location with the positioning system. The positional coordinates are sent to the motor controller via an input signal to cause the motor controller to control the drive apparatus so as to translate the ultrasound transducer. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125193 | Closed-Loop Clot Lysis - The present invention provides procedures and systems that use a closed-loop approach for directing ultrasound energy at a clot while monitoring blood flow and/or liquification of the clot tissue so as to allow automated and/or manual adjustments to various treatment parameters. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125194 | SUBCUTANEOUS LEAD GUIDANCE - An apparatus for subcutaneous lead guidance includes a flexible guide strap, a navigation catheter and a tunneling tool. The guide strap includes an upper layer having a plurality of retainer formations and a substrate attachable on a patient's skin extending between an incision and a target site. The navigation catheter is coupled to the upper layer via the retainer formations from a first end to a second end of the guide strap. The navigation catheter includes a plurality of position sensors for generating a subcutaneous navigation volume between the incision and the target site when the navigation catheter is coupled to a navigation system. The tunneling tool has a distal portion with a leading end and at least one position sensor on the distal portion for viewing digital representation of the distal portion in relation to the navigation volume on a display coupled to the navigation system. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125195 | DETERMINATION OF REGIONS OF AN ANALYTICAL IMAGE THAT ARE SUBJECT TO VITAL MOVEMENT - The present invention relates to a determination method for making it possible to determine the position of a body part subject to vital movement that is to be irradiated, by means of determining a region of an analytical image, | 2010-05-20 |
20100125196 | Ultrasonic Diagnostic Apparatus And Method For Generating Commands In Ultrasonic Diagnostic Apparatus - An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus including: a touch panel unit to sense a contact; a pattern identification unit to identify a pattern of the sensed contact; and a command generation unit to generate a command signal corresponding to the identified pattern, as a response to the contact is provided. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125197 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADDRESSING VASCULAR STENOTIC LESIONS - A method and apparatus are provided for addressing vascular stenotic lesions. The geometry of a stenotic lesion zone is determined and is used to determine pressure drop of blood flow across the lesion zone or a portion thereof. The pressure drop value is used to determine a treatment regimen for the stenotic lesion zone. The geometry if preferably a three dimensional geometry. The apparatus provides pressure drop values to a physician so the physician can treat the patient if treatment is needed and provides direction for treatment options as to type and degree. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125198 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ABLATING BODY TISSUE - A transducer subassembly with combined imaging and therapeutic capabilities is disclosed. The subassembly includes heat sinks that are configured to maintain the transducer at a low operating temperature so that the transducer operates at high efficiency and also can handle a wider range of frequencies. The subassembly is also configured to allow cooling fluid to flow past the transducer element. One heat sink in the subassembly also acts as an acoustic matching layer and another heat sink acts as a backing. Alternatively, the second heat sink which acts as a backing is optional. The transducer is configured to transmit at one power level for imaging, and at a second power level for ablating. The transducer may comprise sub-elements transmitting at different power levels. The subassembly may be operated at one power level for imaging and a second power level for ablating. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125199 | ULTRASOUND SYSTEM AND METHOD PROVIDING ACOUSTIC RADIATION FORCE IMPULSE IMAGING WITH HIGH FRAME RATE - An ultrasound method and system are provided. The ultrasound system may transmit, to a target tissue, a pushing ultrasound signal for generating of a displacement, using a probe, receive a response signal from the target tissue in correspondence to a tracking ultrasound signal transmitted via the probe, detect displacement information associated with the target tissue using the response signal, and generate the acoustic radiation force impulse image based on the displacement information. | 2010-05-20 |