21st week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 42 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120128812 | INJECTION BLOW MOLDING SYSTEM WITH ENHANCED HEAT TRANSFER CHANNEL CONFIGURATION - An injection blow molding (IBM) system and method for controlling the surface temperature of the parison molds by passing heat transfer fluid through a plurality of fluidly-coupled heat transfer channels. The heat transfer channels can be formed primarily in die sets to which the parison molds are attached. The placement and distribution of the heat transfer channels relative to the parison-forming surfaces helps control the temperatures of the bodies and necks of the parisons being formed, instead of relying on various adjustments by an IBM operator. This system/method reduces the discretion required by the IBM operator and shifts the burden of consistently making high-quality parisons and molded articles onto the designer of the IBM tooling. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128813 | INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE - An injection molding machine that can prevent a stationary platen and a mold attached thereto from being tilted by applying a nozzle touch force. A connection part is mounted on a stationary platen via a connection pipe. The connection part is mounted on a connection mechanism via a block. A ball screw shaft as a nozzle touch drive mechanism is rotatably mounted on the connection mechanism. The block is adjusted for a mounting position thereof such that tilt in the stationary platen and a mold attached thereto is eliminated when the mold is attached to the stationary platen and a nozzle touch force is applied to the mold. The nozzle touch force prevents the stationary platen and the mold from being tilted. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128814 | KIT FOR A MACHINE FOR INJECTION-MOULDING MOULDED PARTS - The invention concerns a kit for a machine for the injection moulding of moulded parts, the moulding machine comprising a first platen and a second platen, the kit comprising: a first support plate intended to be fixed to the said first platen; a second support plate intended to be fixed to the said second platen, the two platens being designed to be able to move with respect to each other by sliding so as to adopt successively an open position and a closed position; for the first support plate, at least one barrel of a first type, mounted so as to able to move in rotation on the said first support plate about an axis perpendicular to the plane of the said first support plate, and carrying at least two cavities; for the second support plate, at least one barrel of a second type, mounted so as to be able to move in rotation on said second support plate about an axis perpendicular to the plane of the said second support plate, and carrying at least two cavities. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128815 | PERFORMANCE ENHANCING SPORTS BEVERAGE AND METHODS OF USE - A performance enhancing sports drink is described. The drink, which is useful before, during, and after exercise, is specially developed to reduce lactate production, reduce perceived exhaustion, reduce muscle soreness (both actual muscle damage and perceived soreness), and reduce net fluid loss observed with exercise. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128816 | METHOD OF PROCESSING CEREAL GRAIN WITH LACTIC ACID FOR USE IN RUMINANT FEED - A method of producing a ruminant feed includes cereal grain treated with a weak organic acid such as lactic acid, and optionally heated. The ruminant feed is suitable feed for dairy cows which may benefit from increased ruminal pH and increased milk fat production. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128817 | COATED FORMULATION - An object of the present invention is to formulate cashew nut shell liquid into a coated formulation which is easy to handle. Another object of the present invention is to prevent irritations caused by the cashew nut shell liquid. Still another object of the present invention is to provide a preparation which is suitable for release of the cashew nut shell liquid in the rumen. To solve the problems, provided is a coated formulation, which is produced by adsorbing cashew nut shell liquid, anacardic acid, or cardanol to an oil adsorbent, granulating the resultant product, and by coating the particle surfaces with a hardened oil or a coating agent. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128818 | POLYMER COMPOSITIONS BASED ON POLYVINYL ALCOHOL FOR CHEWING GUM FORMULATIONS WITH A LOW ADHESIVE IMPACT - Disclosed are polymers derived from vinyl acetate, vinyl alcohol and other monomers with elastic and plastic characteristics, which are useful to prepare gum base for chewing gum with a low environmental impact and reduced adherence. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128819 | Method of Improving Pre-Baked Dough Products - A method of making a prebaked biscuit product is described. This method includes preparing a dough containing pectin, baking the dough to make a biscuit product, freezing or refrigerating the biscuit product to make a refrigerated or frozen biscuit product, and heating the refrigerated or frozen biscuit product to make a prebaked biscuit product having an improved texture in comparison to a corresponding prebaked biscuit product made without pectin. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128820 | Freezer-to-Oven Dough Products and Methods of Preparation - A frozen or refrigerated dough product suitable for making a biscuit product is described. The dough product includes pectin, and the biscuit product has an improved texture in comparison to a corresponding biscuit product made without pectin. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128821 | PROBIOTIC MICROORGANISMS ISOLATED FROM DONKEY MILK - Probiotic lactic bacteria of the | 2012-05-24 |
20120128822 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A YOGHURT-BASED PRODUCT - A method of producing a yoghurt-based product involves pre-treating milk raw material normally by pasteurization, de-aeration, homogenization and possible dry matter adjustment. A stabilizer and possible flavourings are also added. A first bacteria culture is added to the milk raw material and the milk raw material is held at a temperature of 37-45° C. during an incubation period. Thereafter, the product is heat treated at a temperature of 75-110° C. during a predetermined period of time. Thereafter, a second bacteria culture is added to the heat treated, yoghurt-based product. The second bacteria culture must be of the type which is not active below a given pH. The finished product is packed aseptically. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128823 | MICROBIAL COMPOSITION FOR THE FERMENTATION OF COCOA MATERIAL - The invention relates to the use of a microbial composition for regulating the fermentation of such materials, in particular using compositions comprising specific combinations of microorganisms including at least three | 2012-05-24 |
20120128824 | Enzyme-Modified Soybean Product - The present invention relates to a method of producing a modified soybean product, such as a modified soybean meal, comprising use of a proteolytic enzyme. The invention further relates to use of a proteolytic enzyme in the production of a feed or feed additive product. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128825 | RECOMBINANT APASES NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCES - The various embodiments herein provide nucleic acid sequences isolated from | 2012-05-24 |
20120128826 | NOVEL LOW SODIUM SALT COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to novel and unique low sodium salt compositions and the methods used to make them. The low sodium salt compositions include a combination of sodium chloride and non-sodium chloride without modifiers, flavorants, or masking-agents. The unique low salt compositions of the invention are prepared by superheating the components to or beyond their melting points. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of the salt composition in the food industry. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128827 | FUNCTIONAL FEEDS WITH HIGH SOY FLOUR, STARCH AND Bacillus SPP CONTENT - The present product (“invention”) corresponds to a new strain of | 2012-05-24 |
20120128828 | NOVEL PROCESS FOR ENZYMATIC ACRYLAMIDE REDUCTION IN FOOD PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to a novel enzyme composition comprising asparaginase and at least one hydrolysing enzyme, the use of such composition to reduce acrylamide levels in food products and a method to produce food products involving at least one heating step, comprising adding: a) asparaginase and b) at least one hydrolyzing enzyme to an intermediate form of said food product in said production process whereby the asparaginase and at least one hydrolyzing enzyme are added prior to said heating step in an amount that is effective in reducing the level of acrylamide of the food product in comparison to a food product whereto no asparaginase and hydrolyzing enzyme were added. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128829 | FREEZE-DRIED, AERATED DAIRY OR DAIRY-SUBSTITUTE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING THEREOF - The present invention comprises a freeze-dried, aerated dairy or dairy-substitute composition comprising a dairy or dairy-substitute ingredient and an emulsifier and methods of making thereof. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128830 | NOVEL LOW SODIUM SALT COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to novel and unique low sodium salt compositions and the methods used to make them. The low sodium salt compositions include a combination of sodium chloride and non-sodium chloride without modifiers, flavorants, or masking-agents. The unique low salt compositions of the invention are prepared by superheating the components to or beyond their melting points. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of the salt composition in the food industry. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128831 | METHOD FOR ENCAPSULATION OF AN EDIBLE OIL, COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING EDIBLE OIL AND THE USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a method for encapsulation of an edible oil using whey protein and a reducing sugar. The edible oil comprises long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Also compositions comprising an edible oil obtainable by the method of the invention are provided. The compositions of the invention have good stability to oxidation, good taste and/or odour, and limited diffusion from and into the continuous phase when applied in liquids. The compositions of the invention are particularly suitable for food and pharma applications. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128832 | Organic vegan protein shakes - The present invention relates to Organic Vegan Protein sports drinks and shakes formulated from 100% organic and natural plant-based ingredients with the highest grade of protein, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. The Organic plant proteins used in the drinks and shakes are predominantly, Organic Hemp Powder, Organic Pea Powder and Organic Vegan powder (made from a mixture of Organic seed sprouts). Organic Soy milk and Organic Almond milk provide additional sources of proteins in the shakes. The shakes are packaged in ready to drink (R-T-D) tetra pack containers. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128833 | Low Application Temperature Hot Melt Adhesive - High temperature performance hot melt adhesives are formulated for application at low temperatures below, i.e., below 300° F. Hot melt adhesives containing low levels of metallocene polymer together with a maleated polyethylene wax show an excellent balance of high and low temperature performance and are particularly useful as packaging case and carton adhesives. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128834 | Product And Apparatus For The Preparation Of A Milkshake - Product for the preparation of a milkshake, covering a substantially liquid tight closable container for the containment of a to be prepared milkshake, a multiplicity of units of ice put into the tool, and in the container present fractionating mean for the division of units of ice into small parts, whereby the fractionating means are arranged in the container in such a way that the units of ice can be divided into small parts by shaking the container with the present units of ice and a by the consumer added liquid. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128835 | RECLOSABLE FLEXIBLE PACKAGING AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - Flexible film packages having a partial, initial seal against ambient atmosphere and are easily openable and reclosable. The flexible film packages are generally resealable to extend the shelf-life or freshness of products contained therein once the package is initially opened. By one approach, the flexible film has two opposing edge portions that meet to form a longitudinal seal extending from a first end seal to a second end seal. The flexible film may have a score that defines a package opening. An elongated closure layer may extend over the score and may extend from a first end seal to a second end seal and within the opposing edge portions that form the longitudinal seal. The elongated closure layer may have a tack-free gripping portion used to release at least a portion of the elongated closure from the flexible film to form the package opening. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128836 | PRE-COATED SEASONING BAGS - A seasoning bag for seasoning a foodstuff that includes an edible adhesive adhered to an interior of the seasoning bag and a seasoning adhered to the interior of the seasoning bag via the edible adhesive. The seasoning bag may be used in connection the preparation and/or cooking of foodstuffs. The bag may be used to season, marinade, and store a foodstuff. The bag may also be a cook-in bag, suitable for roasting, microwaving, slow cooking, and/or boiling. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128837 | SOLVENT EXTRACTED HIGH LYSINE CORN - An improved extracted corn comprising from about 0.6 to about 2.8 percent by weight (on an anhydrous basis). The composition has a nutritional profile advantageous for use as an animal feed ingredient. Also provided are processes for the preparation of the extracted corn composition; feed rations incorporating the extracted corn composition; and methods for the preparation of such feed rations. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128838 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LEAN RECOVERY USING NON INVASIVE SENSORS - An apparatus and method for non-invasive lean recovery from a sparse lean product, where the method can include conveying ground sparse lean product through a conveyance channel where the conveyance channel extends along a path that extends through a scanning position adjacent a scanner. The process includes scanning along a predetermined length with the scanner the ground sparse lean product traveling through the conveyance channel and further analyzing the scan and determining the percent fat content for each ground sparse lean product segment which is defined by the predetermined length of the ground sparse lean product within the volume of the conveyance channel and the cross section areas of the conveyance channel. The process can further include directing each ground sparse lean product segment down one of a plurality of processing paths corresponding to the one defined fat content range in which the corresponding percent fat content falls. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128839 | METHOD OF PROCESSING MEAT - A method of processing meat is described. Embodiments of the method include treating a surface of intact meat while leaving a portion of an interior of the piece of intact meat uncooked. Surface treatment can reduce microorganism abundance on the surface. The surface-treated intact meat is subsequently ground. Surface-treatment includes, but is not limited to, heating the surface, irradiating the surface with ionizing or non-ionizing radiation, or treating the surface with an antimicrobial chemical. The surface-treatment prevents or reduces infusing microorganisms throughout the ground meat during grinding, resulting in ground meat that is safe for human consumption without being thoroughly cooked. Accordingly, hamburger or other ground meat can be served rare or otherwise undercooked and be safe for human consumption. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128840 | METHOD OF PREPARING AN EDIBLE OIL, CHARACTERIZED BY AN INCREASED SHELF-LIFE, AND EDIBLE OIL OBTAINABLE BY SUCH METHOD - Method of preparing an edible oil, characterized by an increased shelf-life, and edible oil obtainable by such method is provided. A method of preparing an edible oil, particularly extra virgin olive oil, is described, including the operation of introducing a predetermined number of olives having a polyphenolic content ranging between 1000-3000 mg of polyphenols/kg of olives in a predetermined volume of oil. In a preferred embodiment, the olives are preventively treated with an anti-mould agent, and are dehydrated, preferably by thermal treatment in an oven at a temperature ranging between 80° C. and 160° C., so as to achieve the elimination of a water amount ranging between 1% and 30%, preferably between 7% and 15%, more preferably of about 10%. The method of the invention allows obtaining an edible oil, particularly extra virgin olive oil, having an increased polyphenolic content, thereby an increased shelf-life, while maintaining the organoleptic characteristics unaltered. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128841 | Composition - There is described a method for the prevention, mitigation or slowing of the discoloration of produce (fruit) the method comprising: (i) an optional first step of pre-dipping the produce in a chelating agent; and (ii) treating the optionally pre-dipped produce with an enzyme inhibitor. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128842 | POROUS POLYMERIC SEPARATION MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a mesoporous polymeric separation material comprising one or more functional groups bound to metal ions from Cu, Zn, Ag, or Pd. Methods of producing the material, as well as methods for its preparation, and use of said material in separation of pesticides from food or feed products is disclosed. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128843 | WATER AND FEED PRESERVATIVE - Antimicrobial compositions containing buffered propionic or acetic acid mixed with pelargonic acid. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128844 | Food Safe Vinyl Fondant Mat - A Fondant Mat that provides for application without the use of confectioner's sugar or cornstarch while rolling out their fondant, which alters the recipe and dries out the fondant. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128845 | Ice, toxicity, thermal-stress and cold-fracture management during cryopreserving encapsulation of specimens using controlled ice nucleation - A system for cryoencapsulating a natural or manmade biological specimen which is capable of enabling the nucleation of at least one of benign polycrystalline or vitreous ice in the specimen via the introduction of particulate nuclei and cryoprotectant into the specimen including: (a) one or more specimen cooling modules or stations; (b) one or more specimen particulate or particulate-former introduction modules or stations; (c) one or more specimen cryoprotectant-introduction modules or stations; and (d) a system control unit and necessary system utilities, wherein the system is to implement a combined process of specimen cooling, specimen particulate introduction or formation, and specimen cryoprotectant introduction, and wherein the introduced particulate is to favorably enable the nucleation of one or both of encapsulating polycrystalline or vitreous ice resulting in ice formation with at least one of reduced ice damage or cryoprotectant toxic damage to the specimen during cryoencapsulation or during eventual thawing relative to a particle-free process. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128846 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ORGANIC FERTILIZER AND ORGANIC FEED - An organic fertilizer and an organic feed are produced by removing cadmium from processing residues of scallop ( | 2012-05-24 |
20120128847 | LIQUID FLOW CONTROL AND BEVERAGE PREPARATION APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Apparatuses, methods and systems for liquid flow control and beverage preparation are disclosed. The apparatuses, methods and systems of the present invention include liquid flow control and beverage preparation capsules, pods, cartridges, pouches, systems, and modules for controlling and directing flow streams of liquid through a beverage preparation process. The apparatuses, methods and systems of the present invention may be used in combination with or included as an integral assembly of any apparatus, method or system for liquid dispension. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128848 | THIN FILM WITH NON-SELF-AGGREGATING UNIFORM HETEROGENEITY AND DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS MADE THEREFROM - The invention relates to film products containing desired levels of active components and methods of their preparation. Desirably, the films disintegrate in water and may be formed by a controlled drying process, or other process that maintains the required uniformity of the film. Desirably, the films may be exposed to temperatures above that at which the active components typically degrade without concern for loss of the desired activity. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128849 | PROCESS FOR DEFROSTING OF FROZEN CRUSHED MEAT - The present invention relates to a process and an apparatus for defrosting of frozen crushed meat. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128850 | FORTIFYING NON-FAT FOOD PRODUCTS WITH POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS - According to one embodiment, a food product comprises a non-fat base, one or more polyunsaturated fatty acids, and one or more stabilizing ingredients. The stabilizing ingredients are selected to reduce the rate at which the polyunsaturated fatty acids oxidize in the non-fat base. At least one of the one or more stabilizing ingredients comprises a protein, a lipid, or a protein-and-lipid combination. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128851 | NOVEL MICROALGAL FOOD COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides novel microalgal food compositions comprising microalgal biomass that have been processed into flakes, powders and flours. The microalgal biomass of the invention is low in saturated fats, high in monounsaturated triglyceride oil and can be a good source of fiber. The invention also comprises microalgal biomass that is suitable as a vegetarian protein source and also as a good source of fiber. Novel methods of formulating food compositions with the microalgal biomass of the invention are also disclosed herein including beverages, baked goods, egg products, reduced fat foods and gluten-free foods. The provision of food compositions incorporating the microalgal biomass of the invention to ahuman have the further benefit of providing healthful ingredients while achieving levels of satiety sufficient to reduce further caloric intake. The invention also provides novel strains of microalgae that have been subject to non-transgenic methods of mutation sufficient to reduce the coloration of the biomass produced by the strains. Oil from the microalgal biomass can be extracted and is an edible oil that is heart-healthy. The novel microalgal biomass and oil therefrom can be manufactured from edible and inedible heterotrophic fermentation feedstocks, including corn starch, sugar cane, glycerol, and depolymerized cellulose that are purpose-grown or byproducts of existing agricultural processes from an extremely broad diversity of geographic regions. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128852 | Use Of Erythritol, D-Tagatose And A Bulking Agent In Low Calorie Frozen Beverages - A reduced calorie frozen beverage comprising: (a) at least one non-nutritive sweetener, (b) erythritol, (c) D-tagatose, (d) maltodextrin, and (e) a nutritive sweetener. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128853 | METHOD OF PRODUCING BAKER'S YEAST - The method of producing baker's yeast involves producing yeast from a substrate composed of date syrup (Dips) diluted by molasses in sufficient quantity to lower the concentration of organic acids present in the date syrup that are toxic to yeast to safe levels, preferably a 1:1 mixture (w/w) of date syrup (Dips) and molasses. The substrate is inoculated with viable cells of | 2012-05-24 |
20120128854 | Alcohol containing frozen dessert product - The present invention is directed to an alcohol containing bulk frozen dessert product that is formed by adding an alcohol containing composition to a frozen dessert product premix after the premix has been pasteurized. The alcohol containing composition is comprised of an alcohol, a water based mixer, and a stabilizer and/or emulsifier. The alcohol containing bulk frozen dessert product may have an alcohol content from about 2% to about 10% and will be able to be stored and consumed at temperatures for traditional bulk frozen dessert products. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128855 | LIQUID FLOW CONTROL AND BEVERAGE PREPARATION APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Apparatuses, methods and systems for liquid flow control and beverage preparation are disclosed. The apparatuses, methods and systems of the present invention include liquid flow control and beverage preparation capsules, pods, cartridges, pouches, systems, and modules for controlling and directing flow streams of liquid through a beverage preparation process. The apparatuses, methods and systems of the present invention may be used in combination with or included as an integral assembly of any apparatus, method or system for liquid dispension. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128856 | MAITAKE MUSHROOM COFFEE - A method of producing a beverage including: combining roasted, ground maitake mushroom with roasted, ground coffee beans to provide a maitake-coffee mixture, and brewing the maitake-coffee mixture; and a maitake-coffee beverage produced thereby. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128857 | CARBONATED DRINK COMPRISING SOYBEAN FLOUR OR SOYBEAN MILK - An object of the present invention is to provide a carbonated beverage containing soybean powder or soymilk, wherein the carbonated beverage is provided with a refreshing carbonic acid flavor as well as nutrients and good flavor derived from soybeans, and the soybean-derived ingredient is stably maintained without becoming coagulated even when the content of the soybean-derived ingredient is high. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128858 | WATER-IN-OIL EMULSION WITH IMPROVED SPATTERING BEHAVIOUR - Water-in-oil emulsion food product with improved spattering behaviour containing 0.01 to 1% w/w hydrophobin. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128859 | METHOD OF MAKING OIL-AND-FAT - A method of making an oil-and-fat capable of being used as a non-tempering hard butter of a non-lauric acid type, having a sharp melting property (meltability in the mouth), good compatibility with a cacao butter and a low trans-fatty acid content, includes fractionating an oil-and-fat A comprising a first non-laurin-based oil-and-fat containing 50 to 100 mass % of SUS type triglyceride and a non-laurin-based transesterification oil containing 12 to 38 mass % of SSU type triglyceride or an oil-and-fat B obtained by partially hydrogenating the oil-and-fat A so as to obtain a soft portion. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128860 | PREPARATION OF VEGETABLE MATERIAL AND FOOD PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to a method for preparation of a vegetable material, wherein a living plant is treated with a cytokinin prior to harvest. The invention also relates to a method for preparation of food products, as well as food products comprising the vegetable material. The advantage of the method is that the vegetable material remains green longer during storage of the food product. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128861 | SUBSTANCE-RETAINING CEREAL - Provided are rice grains where various water-soluble high molecular substances are retained without applying pressure to the rice grains. Grains of mutant rice (wx/ae rice), which is deficient in both amylopectin branching enzyme (BEIIb) and amylose synthetase I (GBSSI), are immersed in an aqueous solution of a water-soluble high molecular substance such as digestion resistant dextrin, arabinogalactan, or polyphenol under ordinary pressure at room temperature and are then dried at 60° C. or less, preferably about 50° C., thereby producing rice grains impregnated with and retaining the high molecular substance. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128862 | METHOD FOR SUPPRESSING THE ACRID TASTE AND/OR METALLIC TASTE DERIVED FROM POTASSIUM CHLORIDE - There are provided a method by which the acrid taste and/or metallic taste of potassium chloride which is added to food compositions for the purpose of manufacturing low- or reduced-salt products is suppressed in a safe and economical manner without compromising the palatability of the food compositions, as well as an agent for use in this method to suppress the acrid taste and/or metallic taste derived from potassium chloride. The agent contains a yeast-derived peptide containing composition as the active ingredient. The invention is also useful for salt reduction and for the treatment of diseases or conditions that are associated with excessive salt intake, as well as diseases or conditions that can be improved by reducing salt intake. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128863 | TENSIONING PROCESS FOR COATING BALLOON - Method of coating an expandable member includes providing an expandable member having a proximal and a distal end with a guidewire lumen extending therebetween, the expandable member having a deflated and fully expanded configurations, and inflating the expandable member to an initial inflation pressure; positioning a mandrel within the guidewire lumen; tensioning the mandrel to straighten the guidewire lumen within the expandable member; and disposing a therapeutic agent on at least a portion of the expandable member. Method further includes partially deflating the expandable member to an intermediate pressure, and drying the therapeutic agent on the expandable member, and, if a folded expandable member is used, at least partially refolding the expandable member. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128864 | SURFACE COATING METHOD FOR AN ORTHODONTIC CORRECTIVE BRACKET - A surface coating method for an orthodontic corrective bracket is provided, in which each orthodontic bracket formed of ceramic is covered with a titanium coating layer having a predetermined thickness so as to be able to minimize a frictional force and to increase surface hardness and durability while a wire fitted into slots of the brackets applies orthodontic tension to teeth. Accordingly, when the teeth are corrected using the ceramic orthodontic brackets on whose surfaces the titanium coating layer having a predetermined thickness is formed, the frictional force can be minimized while the wire fitted into the slots of the brackets is applying the orthodontic tension to the teeth, and thus it is possible to realize a tooth movement path desired by an orthodontist and to shorten a treatment period. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128865 | APPARATUS FOR FORMING ELECTRODE AND METHOD FOR FORMING ELECTRODE USING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is an apparatus for forming an electrode on a surface of a ceramic laminate. The apparatus for forming an electrode includes: a blast surface plate having ruggedness to which an electrode material paste is applied; and a moving device moving a ceramic laminate so that the ceramic laminate contacts the blast surface plate. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128866 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING PLASTIC MOLDED PARTS HAVING AN INTEGRATED CONDUCTIVE TRACK - The invention relates to a method for producing a plastic molded part ( | 2012-05-24 |
20120128867 | METHOD OF FORMING CONFORMAL BARRIER LAYERS FOR PROTECTION OF THERMOELECTRIC MATERIALS - An atomic layer deposition method for forming a barrier layer over a thermoelectric device comprises providing a thermoelectric device in a reactor, introducing a pulse of a first precursor into the reactor, introducing a pulse of a second precursor into the reactor, introducing an inert gas into the reactor after introducing the first precursor and after introducing the second precursor, wherein the acts of introducing the first precursor and introducing the second precursor are repeated to form a barrier layer over exposed surfaces of the thermoelectric device. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128868 | COMPOSITE IONOMERIC MEMBRANE - A composite ionomeric membrane comprising a layer or film of a porous inert material on which a (per) fluorinated sulphonic ionomer is deposited wherein the sulphonic groups are at the end of short side chains (SSC), said ionomer having:
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20120128869 | PHASE CHANGE ENERGY STORAGE IN CERAMIC NANOTUBE COMPOSITES - The present disclosure generally relates to methods and systems for forming phase change material composites and to the thus formed phase change material composites. In some examples, a method for forming a phase change material (PCM) composite may include dispersing nanowire material in a nonpolar solvent to form a nanowire-solvent dispersion, adding a PCM to the nanowire-solvent dispersion to form a nanowire-solvent-PCM dispersion, heating the nanowire-solvent-PCM dispersion, and removing the solvent. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128870 | TMR DEVICE WITH IMPROVED MGO BARRIER - A method of forming a high performance magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) is disclosed wherein the tunnel barrier includes at least three metal oxide layers. The tunnel barrier stack is partially built by depositing a first metal layer, performing a natural oxidation (NOX) process, depositing a second metal layer, and performing a second NOX process to give a M | 2012-05-24 |
20120128871 | METHOD FOR PATTERNED MEDIA WITH REDUCED MAGNETIC TRENCH MATERIAL - A bit patterned magnetic media design for reducing the amount of magnetic material located in the trenches between topographic features is disclosed. An intermediate non-magnetic layer is deposited on the topography prior to depositing the functional magnetic layer on the topographic substrate features. The non-magnetic layer increases the width of the land regions that will ultimately support the functional magnetic layer. The non-magnetic layer also reduces the amount of trench deposition that can occur in the subsequent deposition of the magnetic recording layer. By eliminating most of the magnetic trench material, the amount of magnetic flux and readback interference produced by the trench material is reduced to an acceptable level. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128872 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING A LAYER WITH ABSORBING PARTICLES FOR AN ENERGY RADIATION - A ceramic layer is fabricated on a substrate by coating the substrate with a material containing chemical precursors of a ceramic. The precursors are transformed by a heat treatment into the ceramic to be fabricated. Different methods for heat insertion may be used for individual layers by absorbing particles, which are utilized in different concentrations or different chemical compositions. A targeted heat insertion even in lower layer regions, for example, by microwave animation, or ultraviolet or infrared light insertion is therefore possible. Beneficially, as a result, comparatively thick layers in particular can be fabricated by a single heat treatment layer. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128873 | Hot-Pressed Transparent Ceramics and Ceramic Lasers - A transparent polycrystalline ceramic having scattering and absorption loss less than 0.2/cm over a region comprising more than 95% of the originally densified shape and a process for fabricating the same by hot pressing. The ceramic can be any suitable ceramic such as yttria (Y | 2012-05-24 |
20120128874 | LUBRICIOUS COATINGS - The present disclosure provides substrates having a lubricious coating thereon. The substrate may be flexible and include, in embodiments, a medical device. The lubricious coating, in embodiments, is applied in a pattern so that the coating avoids delamination and/or fracturing which might otherwise occur as the substrate flexes and/or stretches. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128875 | Method for Producing an Inlet Lining - The invention relates to a method for producing an inlet lining on a stator-sided component of a turbine engine, in particular, a gas turbine, with at least the following steps: providing a stator-sided component of a turbine engine with an inlet lining; providing a mixture consisting of a solvent, particles of a metallic parent material for the inlet lining, the particles being insoluble in the solvent, and a filler having at least one constituent soluble in the solvent; applying the mixture to the stator-sided component; drying the stator-sided component and the mixture applied to the component while at least partially expelling the solvent to provide a porous green body in the area of the applied and dried mixture; and diffusion heat treating the component for inwardly diffusing aluminum and/or chromium and for forming the intermetallic phases in the resulting inlet lining. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128876 | MULTILAYER SURFACE COVERING WITH EXPANDED SUPPORTING LAYER - The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a multilayer surface coating including a PVC expanded surface layer, said method including the step of applying an aqueous composition including polyvinyl alcohol to the bottom portion of said supporting layer prior to the step of expanding said supporting layer. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128877 | Polyamides with Nanoparticles on the Surface - Process for producing polymer mixtures comprising at least one polymer (A) and comprising at least one component (B), comprising the following steps:
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20120128878 | Nano-Filler for Composites - A hybrid carbon nanotube and clay nanofiller is produced by a freeze-drying process performed on clay platelets, and carbon nanotubes grown on the clay platelets using a chemical vapor deposition process. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128879 | ABRADABLE LAYER INCLUDING A RARE EARTH SILICATE - An abradable coating may include a rare earth silicate. The abradable coating may be deposited over a substrate, an environmental barrier coating, or a thermal barrier coating. The abradable coating may be deposited on a gas turbine blade track or a gas turbine blade shroud to form a seal between the gas turbine blade track or gas turbine blade shroud and a gas turbine blade. The abradable coating may also include a plurality of layers, such as alternating first and second layers including, respectively, a rare earth silicate and stabilized zirconia or stabilized hafnia. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128880 | CARBON NANOTUBE GROWTH ON METALLIC SUBSTRATE USING VAPOR PHASE CATALYST DELIVERY - A chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method using a vapor phase catalyst of directly growing aligned carbon nanotubes on a metal surfaces. The method allows for fabrication of carbon nanotube containing structures that exhibit a robust carbon nanotube metal junction without a pre-growth application of solid catalytic materials to the metal surface or the use of solder or adhesives in a multi-step fabrication process. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128881 | PHASE CHANGE COMPOSITION FOR PRINTING - A phase change composition including at least one crystalline polyester and at least one acrylate monomer. Examples of suitable crystalline polyesters include aliphatic crystalline polyesters and polylactones. A method of making the phase change composition, and a method for applying the phase change composition to a substrate. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128882 | GEL POLYMER PEN LITHOGRAPHY - The disclosure relates to methods of printing indicia on a substrate using a tip array comprised of elastomeric, compressible gel polymers. The tip array can be prepared using conventional photolithographic methods and can be tailored to have any desired number and/or arrangement of tips. Numerous copies (e.g., greater than 15,000, or greater than 11 million) of a pattern can be made in a parallel fashion in as little as 40 minutes. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128883 | COMPRESSION DEVICE WITH WEAR AREA - A method of making a compression device having a pressure applicator for applying a compression to a wearer's body part when the device is placed on the wearer's body includes applying a colorant having a first color to at least a portion of a loop material having a second color that is different than the first color. The step of applying colorant includes applying colorant to loops of the loop material so that repeated connection and disconnection of hook material attached to the device with the loop material causes loops having the first color of the colorant thereon to break so that the second color of the loop material is revealed by breakage of loops of the loop material having the colorant applied thereto. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128884 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL ART AND TOOL FOR CREATION OF THE SAME - A trowel for use in painting or sculpturing and having a handle enabling a user to hold the trowel, a rotating mechanism supported by the handle and an application member removably attached to and in rotary union with the rotating mechanism. The invention relates to a method for creating a three-dimensional artistic creation on a support member, with the method including distributing an image creating material on a palette, removing first portions of the image creating material and applying the image creating material with pressure across a path along and onto the support member with a twisting movement. Such application results in the first portions forming deposited panels that protrude from the support member at a thickness that is greater than that of the material on the palette. The invention also relates to a kit that includes a plurality of trowels with various size blades and image creating material. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128885 | CORROSION-RESISTANT MULTILAYER VARNISH AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - An electroless deposition coating is applied in a first stage with an aqueous corrosion preventative (K1), comprising at least one compound (A1) having a lanthanide metal cation and/or a d-element metal cation and/or a d-element metallate as anion, and at least one acid (A2) capable of oxidation; a further electroless deposition coating is applied in a second stage with an aqueous corrosion preventative (K2) which comprises at least one preferably water-dispersible and/or water-soluble polymer (P) having covalently bonded ligands (L) which form chelates with the metal ions released on corrosion of the substrate, and/or with the substrate surface, and having functional groups (B), and at least one water-dispersible and/or water-soluble crosslinker (V) having functional groups (B′) which react with the functional groups (B) of the polymer, and having covalently bonded ligands (L′) which form chelates with the metal ions released on corrosion of the substrate, and/or with the substrate surface. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128886 | NUCLEAR POWER PLANT, METHOD OF FORMING CORROSION-RESISTANT COATING THEREFOR, AND METHOD OF OPERATING NUCLEAR POWER PLANT - In a nuclear power plant, a corrosion-resistant oxide film on a surface of the metal component of a reactor structure is exposed to a high-temperature water, the corrosion-resistant oxide film containing an oxide having a property of a P-type semiconductor, and a catalytic substance having a property of an N-type semiconductor is deposited on the oxide film. The oxide film maintains the property of the P-type semiconductor. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128887 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ULTRA-THIN AND ELASTIC KEYPAD - The present invention pertains to a method of manufacturing ultra-thin and elastic keypad, especially comprising the processing of the elastic film, silicone adhesive, and plastic film. Wherein, the present method simply takes advantage of the steps of printing, oil pressing, and trimming to easily finish the keypad, which favorably avoids the complex process of spraying P+R, deviation from the forming of IMD products, and defectiveness of spraying and cutting applied on silicone products. Manifestly, the present invention simplifies the intricate processes, and only oil-pressing die and punching die are involved, namely less equipment and fewer personnel as well as places are required. Therefore, the present invention is uncomplicated and low-cost. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128888 | COMPOSITION FOR METAL PLATING COMPRISING SUPPRESSING AGENT FOR VOID FREE SUBMICRON FEATURE FILLING - According to the present invention a composition is provided comprising at least one source of metal ions and at least one additive obtainable by reacting a) a polyhydric alcohol condensate compound derived from at least one polyalcohol of formula (I) X(OH) | 2012-05-24 |
20120128889 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING COATED PARTICLES - The invention is directed to a process and apparatus for preparing coated particles, in particular a process for preparing particles that are coated with small particles using electrospraying. The coated particles produced according to the present invention find use for instance as catalysts or as pharmaceuticals. According to the invention a host particle is contacted in a gas stream where it is allowed to contact with one or more moving tribocharging particles, thus providing a charged host particle, which is subsequently contacted with charged guest particles in an electrospraying step. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128890 | METHOD FOR CURING SUBSTANCES BY UV RADIATION, DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD AND INK CURED BY UV RADIATION - The proposed method of substance curing by radiation, received from the UV LEDs, the device designed to implement this method, and ink cured by radiation from UV LEDs. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128891 | COMPOSITION FOR FORMING RESIST UNDERLAYER FILM FOR NANOIMPRINT - There is provided a composition for curing a resist underlayer film used as an underlayer of a resist for nanoimprint in nanoimprint lithography of a pattern forming process by heat-baking, light-irradiation or both of them to form the resist underlayer film. A composition for forming a resist underlayer film used for nanoimprint in a pattern forming process using nanoimprint by performing heat-baking, light-irradiation, or both of them, the composition comprising a silicon atom-containing polymerizable compound (A), a polymerization initiator (B) and a solvent (C). The polymerizable compound (A) may contain silicon atoms in a content of 5 to 45% by mass. The polymerizable compound (A) may be a polymerizable compound having at least one cation polymerizable reactive group, a polymerizable compound having at least one radical polymerizable reactive group, or a combination of them, and the polymerization initiator (B) may be a photopolymerization initiator. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128892 | SURFACE PROCESSING METHOD AND SURFACE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A disclosed surface processing method includes a first processing step, wherein a gas cluster beam is generated from a source material that does not contain nitrogen, and irradiated to a member to be processed, and a second processing step, wherein a nitrogen gas cluster beam is generated and irradiated to the member to be processed. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128893 | METHOD FOR CLOSING HOLES - A method for closing a hole with a coating is provided. The method comprises attaching the subject body to an electric spark machine as a workpiece; bringing an electrode of a powder including an electrically conductive substance close to the subject body so as to lap the electrode over the hole; applying a voltage between the electrode and the subject body so as to generate electric discharge repetitiously to cause a coating closing the hole to grow from a periphery of the hole; and machining an edge of the hole before applying the voltage, or the coating along the edge of the hole during repetition of applying the voltage, to give a bevel. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128894 | Crucible for Electron Gun Evaporation - A lower crucible component | 2012-05-24 |
20120128895 | CARBON FILM FORMING METHOD, MAGNETIC-RECORDING-MEDIUM MANUFACTURING METHOD, AND CARBON FILM FORMING APPARATUS - A carbon film forming method including a step in which, inside a film formation chamber provided with a filamentous cathode electrode, an anode electrode disposed around the perimeter of the cathode electrode, and a substrate holder disposed at a position that is separated from the cathode electrode, a disk-like substrate that has a central aperture is disposed in the substrate holder so that one surface of the substrate is opposite the cathode electrode, and a columnar member that has a diameter equal to or greater than a diameter of the central aperture and that has a height equal to or greater than the diameter is disposed with clearance from the cathode electrode and the substrate so that its central axis is coaxial with a central axis of the substrate, one of its circular surfaces is oriented toward the cathode electrode, and its other circular surface is parallel to the one surface of the substrate; and a step in which carbon film is formed on the one surface of the substrate by causing emission of carbon ions from the cathode electrode side toward the substrate side after the interior of the film formation chamber has been evacuated. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128896 | STAIN-RESISTANT CONTAINER AND METHOD - Stain resistant containers can be prepared in a three step process involving treatment with a nitrogen gas plasma, depositing a plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) organosilicon thin film onto the interior surface of the container, followed by treatment with an oxygen gas plasma. An apparatus for the process is described, including an automated apparatus for treating multiple containers and multiple chambers of containers. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128897 | Organoaminosilane Precursors and Methods for Depositing Films Comprising Same - Described herein are precursors and methods of forming dielectric films. In one aspect, there is provided a silicon precursor having the following formula I: | 2012-05-24 |
20120128898 | BLACK COMPOSITE PARTICLE, BLACK RESIN COMPOSITION, COLOR FILTER SUBSTRATE AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY - Disclosed are black composite particles having a high light-shielding performance suitable as a black component such as a black matrix in a color filter. Further disclosed is a black resin composition from which a black matrix having a high light-shielding performance can be formed. The black composite particles are represented by the composition formula: TiNxOy.zX (wherein X is a metal atom such as silver; x is a number greater than 0 and less than 2; y is a number not less than 0 and less than 2; and z is a number greater than 0 and less than 10). The black resin composition comprises at least a light shielding agent, a resin, and a solvent and comprises the black composite particles as the light shielding agent. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128899 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A liquid crystal display (LCD) device includes at least one substrate; and an alignment layer over the substrate, wherein the alignment layer includes material having a main chain adapted to be aligned by a rubbing process and a photo-reactive side chain adapted to be aligned by irradiation. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128900 | LATENT IMAGE PATTERN FORMED BODY - This invention provides a latent image pattern formed body that allows to observe a latent image having excellent visibility and authenticity discrimination and design properties than those of related arts when observed from the oblique direction. The latent image pattern formed body includes, in at least part of one surface of a substrate, a latent image region, an outline region arranged on an outline of at least part of the latent image region, and a background region arranged on a background of the latent image region and the outline region. In the latent image region, a plurality of first elements having a concave or convex shape are arranged at a first pitch in a first direction. In the background region, the plurality of first elements are arranged at the first pitch in the first direction in a phase different from that of the first elements in the latent image region. In the outline region, the plurality of first elements are arranged at the first pitch in the first direction in a phase different from that of the first elements in the latent image region or background region adjacent to the outline region. In the latent image region, the background region, and the outline region, a plurality of second elements having a color different from that of the substrate are arranged at a second pitch in a second direction. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128901 | TRANSPARENT INK-JET RECORDING FILMS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS - Transparent ink-jet recording films, compositions, and methods are disclosed. The compositions and methods of the present application can provide films exhibiting high maximum optical densities that are useful for medical imaging. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128902 | Coated Printing Substrate - A coated printing substrate, preferably for offset or inkjet printing, comprises a coating composed of a water eraulsifiable binder, calcium carbonate or sulphate, a granular material of the grain size of a flour or a fine sand, and water. BGy a proper production method can be obtained a product which can be produced at industrial level with low costs and it is particularly suitable for the reproduction of photos or art pieces such as paintings or frescos as it gives the visual and tactile sensations of such kinds of art pieces, allowing, at the same time, high quality printing. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128903 | Cyanoacrylate Adhesive Compositions, Methods of Sterilization of the Compositions, and Articles of Manufacture Containing Such Compositions - Adhesive 2-cyanoacrylate compositions are adjusted to a preferred initial viscosity of 400 to 600 centipoises by the addition of polycyanoacrylate thickeners, and are sterilized in a preferred method by heating them at a temperature of no greater than about 110° C. for no more than about 120 minutes. Articles of manufacture are vials or squeezable tubes made of compatible glass, aluminum, or plastic. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128904 | TABLET AND EXHAUST PIPE INTEGRATED WITH TABLET - A tablet comprises a bismuth-based glass and a refractory filler, wherein: (1) the bismuth-based glass comprises, as a glass composition, in terms of mass %, 70 to 90% of Bi | 2012-05-24 |
20120128905 | STRUCTURAL ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The invention relates to a method for producing a structural element comprising a fiber-reinforced plastic. According to the invention, a flexible hose is provided with a tubular woven fabric and shaped into the desired form. A plastic that is preferably in liquid form is applied to the tubular woven fabric and is subsequently cured. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128906 | CROSSLINKED CHLORINATED POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITIONS - A chlorinated polyolefin composition suitable for use in the manufacture of crosslinked, thermoset, flame-retardant articles such as jackets for electrical or fiber optic cables, insulating coatings or layers for electrical conductors, and heat-shrinkable tubing, sheets or other shapes for protection of cable connectors and splices. The composition is thermosetting and moisture curable and comprises a chlorinated polyolefin such as chlorinated polyethylene or chlorosulfonated polyethylene and a non-chlorinated polyolefin which contains moisture crosslinkable silane groups. The non-chlorinated polyolefin preferably comprises polyethylene or a copolymer thereof. Exposure of the composition to moisture causes the formation of intermolecular crosslinks between molecules of the non-chlorinated polyolefin. The compositions can be formed by blending the non-chlorinated polyolefin with a silanated non-chlorinated polyolefin or by silane-grafting a blend of the chlorinated polyolefin and the non-chlorinated polyolefin. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128907 | RADIO FREQUENCY SEALABLE FILM, SEALED FILM STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - Radio frequency sealable films and sealed film structures are disclosed where the film comprises an outer seal layer and a substantially adjacent radio frequency receptive layer, wherein the outer seal layer consists essentially of a substantially isotactic polypropylene composition and the radio frequency receptive layer comprises a radio frequency receptive material. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128908 | Rotomoulded Articles Prepared With Polyethylene - The present invention is concerned with rotomoulded articles having very low warpage and shrinkage and consisting essentially of polyethylene prepared with a catalyst system based on a bis-indenyl or on a bis(n-butyl-cyclopentadienyl)metallocene component. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128909 | MOLDED INSERT FOR A MOLDED PART MOLD, METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MOLDED PART AND MOLDED PART - In order to produce molded foam parts from foam systems, such as soft, semi-hard and integral foam, foaming molds are typically used, which are produced from different base materials, depending on the intended purpose and required output or service life. Molds for producing molded foam parts are produced from steel or aluminum. A negative or undesirable property during the production of molded foam parts is that the foam adheres to the foaming molds and can often only be removed mechanically. In order to prevent this, the invention proposes a mold insert for a molded part mold, comprising a cavity, wherein the mold insert can be arranged on the molded part mold such that a volume-reduced cavity is formed in the arranged state and the mold insert contributes to creating the shape of the material. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128910 | SILANE GRAFTED POLYETHYLENE WITH A REDUCED LEVEL OF EXTRACTABLE METHANOL - A hydrophobic molecular sieve having a pore size of about 5 Å can be blended into a silane grafted crosslinkable polyethylene to reduce the level of extractable methanol present in articles made with such polymeric compositions after crosslinking. The molecular sieve apparently acts to “lock-up” the methanol generated as a by-product of the crosslinking reaction without compromising the desirable chemical or physical properties of articles that are manufactured with the crosslinked polyethylene. | 2012-05-24 |
20120128911 | SOLID STATE POLYMERIZATIONS OF POLYESTER - Disclosed is an improved process for solid state polymerization of copolyester thermoplastic elastomers that results in a reduction of solid state polymerization reaction time while producing a high molecular weight product. The addition of 10 wt % or less of polar polymers i) having melting points at least 40° C. below the melting temperature or melting point of a copolyester thermoplastic elastomer and ii) having a solubility parameter greater than 18.4 (J/cm | 2012-05-24 |