24th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 43 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130149718 | METHODS OF DETERMINING CELLULAR CHEMOSENSITIVITY - The present invention provides methods of determining cell sensitivity to a therapeutic agent. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149719 | Proteins Expressed by Mycobacterium Tuberculosis and not by BCG and Their Use as Diagnostic Reagents - The present invention is directed to proteins expressed by | 2013-06-13 |
20130149720 | DETECTION OF SOLUBLE ADIPONECTIN RECEPTOR PEPTIDES AND USE IN DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPEUTICS - The present invention relates to soluble C-terminal fragments of the adiponectin receptor and their use in the diagnosis and management of disorders. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149721 | Methods for Inhibiting Amyloid Precursor Protein and Beta-Amyloid Production and Accumulation - Compositions and uses of mGluR | 2013-06-13 |
20130149722 | System and Method for Quantifying Fragile X Mental Retardiation 1 Protein in Tissue and Blood Samples - A system and method for the detection and quantification of fragile X mental retardation protein (FMRP) in human tissue and blood samples. The system includes several high avidity monoclonal antibodies that may be provided on Xmap microspheres to capture FMRP from a tissue or blood specimen. The resulting complex is reacted with a polyclonal anti-FMRP rabbit antibody and then mixed with an anti-rabbit IgG antibody conjugated to phycoerythrin. Fluorescence emitted from the resulting complex is a function of the amount of FMRP present in the specimen. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149723 | Method of controlling insect pests in cotton - An assay system is provided in which gossypol is used as a biological marker to detect evolved resistance of insects to Bt cotton. Detection of gossypol using a monoclonal antibody ELISA-based protocol enables at risk populations of insects to be evaluated for evolved resistance to Bt present in a genetically modified cotton. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149724 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MICROFLUIDIC CULTURING, MANIPULATION AND ANALYSIS OF TISSUES AND CELLS - Microfluidic devices for dissociating tissue, culturing, separating, manipulating, and assaying cells and methods for using the device are disclosed. Individual modules for tissue dissociation, cell, protein and particle separation, cell adhesion to functionalized, permissive micro- and nano-substrates, cell culturing, cell manipulation, cell and extracellular component assaying via metabolic and therapeutic compounds, compound titration, cell transfection, and micro-ELISA are described. Specialized micro- and nano-substrates and their methods of fabrication are also described. An integrated device is also disclosed. The devices and methods can be used for diagnostic applications, monitoring of disease progression, analysis of disease recurrence, compound discovery, compound validation, drug efficacy screening, and cell-based assays. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149726 | POTENCY TEST FOR VACCINE FORMULATIONS - The invention relates to certain methods for the determination of an antigen content of a first antigen in a mixture comprising two or more antigens. The invention also relates to a potency test for an antigen in a combination vaccine. The method allows the determination of the antigen content in a mixture additionally comprising antibodies that are capable of binding with the antigen. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149727 | METHOD FOR ISOLATING UREA WHILE REMOVING OBJECTIONABLE CO2 - A method for isolating urea and removing CO | 2013-06-13 |
20130149728 | Oral Fluid Sample Collection Device With Indicator and Method - Provided are methods and devices used for determining the presence or absence of a contaminant in the sample of oral fluid. The method involves contacting a substrate having a detectable reporter with a sample of oral fluid and, based on determining a signal from the detectable reporter determining the presence or absence of a contaminant in the sample of oral fluid. The invention is useful for detecting lactose, milk, colostrum, blood, hemoglobin, whole cells, and combinations thereof. The method can be used for detecting oral contaminants in oral fluid samples obtained from any mammal, including neonatal ungulates. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149729 | QUANTIFICATION OF NON-REDUCING END GLYCAN RESIDUAL COMPOUNDS - Provided herein are methods of diagnosing or monitoring the treatment of abnormal glycan accumulation or a disorder associated with abnormal glycan accumulation. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149730 | EMULSION-DERIVED PARTICLES - An emulsion-derived particle comprises a lattice of polymeric strands cross-linked by means of a cross-linking agent, and interstitial openings adjacent and around the strands. Functional groups are provided on the lattice and proteins and/or modified proteins can react with these, thereby to be bonded to the lattice and hence immobilised. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149731 | APPARATUS FOR CULTURING CELL AND ANALYZING CELL REACTION, AND METHOD OF ANALYZING CELL REACTION USING THE SAME - Provided is an apparatus for culturing a cell and analyzing a cell reaction. The apparatus may include a plurality of cell culturing rooms, cell injection ports connected to the cell culturing rooms through cell injection channels, respectively, and used for injecting different cells from each other into the cell culturing rooms, the number of the cell injection ports being the same as that of the cell culturing rooms, and a reagent injection port to inject a reagent into the cell culturing rooms. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149732 | METHOD OF LABELING SULFENIC ACID-CONTAINING PROTEINS AND PEPTIDES - A method of labeling a sulfenic acid (—SOH) group of a cysteine residue in a protein; or peptide, comprises contacting said protein or peptide with a beta-ketoester to covalently couple said beta-ketoester to said cysteine residue and form a beta-ketoester-labeled cysteine residue in said protein or peptide. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149733 | ESTABLISHMENT OF RHESUS MONKEY MODEL OF AUTOIMMUNITY TYPE 1 DIABETES - Use of low dose streptozocin in the preparation of an animal model for screening drugs for treatment of antoimmune type 1 diabetes is disclosed, in which streptozocin is administrated intravenously at a dose of 15-30 mg/kg per time for 5 days and administrated again on the 7 | 2013-06-13 |
20130149734 | Multi-photon Tissue Imaging - A multimodal method for imaging tissue comprising: aligning an excitation light source with at least a portion of the tissue; selecting at least two modalities of image acquisition; imaging the tissue portion with each of the modalities of image acquisition; and constructing a dual mode image using images from each of the modalities of image acquisition. A multimodal system for imaging tissue comprising: an excitation light source or light sources; an optical and alignment system for directing the excitation beam or beams to a sample and receiving an emission beam from the sample; at least one detector for receiving the emission beam from the sample; and a spectral filtering or dispersing device for providing at least two imaging modalities at the at least one detector; and a processor for analyzing the detected emission beam and constructing a dual mode image using images from each of the modalities of image acquisition. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149735 | MICROFLUIDIC ASSAY IN IDEALIZED MICROVASCULAR NETWORK FOR CHARACTERIZATION OF LEUKOCYTE ADHESION CASCADE - Methods of assaying the leukocyte adhesion cascade (LAC) and monitoring leukocyte rolling, adhesion, and/or migration can be implemented with an apparatus that includes an idealized microvascular network (IMN) of one or more interconnected idealized flow channels in fluid communication through a porous wall with a tissue space (e.g., idealized tissue space). The methods of assaying the LAC can be implemented with means for quantifying modulation of the leukocyte adhesion cascade. Methods of assaying the LAC can be implemented with the device and one or more active agents to monitor leukocyte rolling, adhesion, and/or migration in the presence of absence of the active agent. Migration can be through the idealized flow channels, through the porous wall, and/or into the tissue space. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149736 | METHODS FOR SORTING PARTICLES - A multi-channel apparatus for classifying particles according to one or more particle characteristics. The apparatus comprises a plurality of flow cytometry units, each of which is operable to classify particles in a mixture of particles by interrogating a stream of fluid containing the particles with a beam of electromagnetic radiation. The flow cytometry units share an integrated platform comprising at least one of the following: (1) a common supply of particles; (2) a common housing; (3) a common processor for controlling operation of the units; (4) a common processor for receiving and processing information from the units; and (5) a common fluid delivery system. The integrated platform can include a common source of electromagnetic radiation. A method of the invention comprises using a plurality of flow cytometry units sharing the integrated platform to perform a flow kilometric operation, such as analyzing or sorting particles. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149738 | MICROBIAL DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHODS - The disclosure provides culture devices and methods for a microorganism in a sample. The devices include a base member, a cover sheet, an adhesive layer coupled to the base member or the cover sheet, and a cold water-soluble gelling agent disposed on the base member; wherein the devices are substantially optically transmissive when the gelling agent is hydrated with a clear liquid. Methods of use include detecting or enumerating microorganisms. The methods further provide for detecting a microorganism by detecting the presence or size of an abiogenic gas bubble ( | 2013-06-13 |
20130149739 | DETECTION AND ENUMERATION OF MICROORGANISMS - A method for detecting and enumerating viable microorganisms in a sample suspected of containing said microorganisms: (1) contacting said microorganisms of said sample with repair compounds and a growth medium, and (2) incubating the product of step (1), and (3) detecting and enumerating said microorganisms, in which the microorganisms are of the species | 2013-06-13 |
20130149740 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A POLYMERIZED PRODUCT - The invention discloses a method for the production of a polymerized product comprising the following steps:
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20130149741 | METHODS FOR IMPROVED PRODUCTION OF BIOACTIVE WNT PROTEINS - Methods and compositions for protein expression are provided. In particular, cells producing efficient and reliable amounts of functional Wnt protein are provided. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149742 | FILAMENTOUS FUNGAL HOST STRAINS AND DNA CONSTRUCTS, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to filamentous fungal host strains and recombinant DNA constructs for creation and use thereof. The filamentous fungal host strains are particularly useful for achieving reliable expression of recombinant enzymes and variants. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149743 | METHOD FOR ENHANCING LUMINESCENCE INTENSITY OF CLYTIN-II - A method for enhancing a luminescence activity of clytin-II is provided. A codon-optimized nucleic acid is used for coding the apo-clytin-II protein, and the luminescent activity of the clytin-II is remarkably enhanced when comparing with the conventional use of the wild-type clytin-II. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149744 | Methods for Producing a Fusion Protein Capable of Binding VEGF - The present invention provides methods for producing a fusion protein capable of binding vascular endothelial cell growth factor (VEGF). The methods of the invention comprise growing recombinant cells in suspension culture, wherein the recombinant cells contain an expression vector comprising a nucleic acid molecule encoding a fusion protein that binds VEGF, and isolating the fusion protein from the suspension culture. The fusion protein may comprise a VEGF receptor component having an immunoglobulin-like (Ig) domain 2 of a first VEGF receptor, an Ig domain 3 of a second VEGF receptor, and a multimerizing component. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149745 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING CHEMICALS BY CONTINUOUS FERMENTATION - A method produces a chemical by fermentation including: filtering a liquid containing a feedstock, the chemical, and bacterial, microbial or cultured cells through a membrane to recover the chemical from the filtrate; retaining or refluxing unfiltered liquid in the liquid; and adding the feedstock to the liquid, wherein the membrane is a porous hollow-fiber membrane including a polyvinylidene fluoride resin, the porous hollow-fiber membrane having an average pore size of 0.001 μm to 10.0 μm, pure water permeability coefficient at 50 kPa at 25° C. of 0.5 m | 2013-06-13 |
20130149746 | DEVICE AND METHOD OF AMPLIFYING NUCLEIC ACIDS BY USING OIL LAYER COMPRISING EXOTHERMAL PARTICLES - The disclosure describes example devices and methods for amplifying nucleic acids by using an oil layer including exothermal particles, forming an emulsion using the oil layer including exothermal particles, and performing a nucleic acids amplification reaction in the emulsion. The nucleic acids amplification reaction may be effectively performed even with a small amount of a sample by maximizing nucleic acids amplification efficiency, reducing reaction time, and improving controls to be convenient. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149747 | DNA POLYMERASES WITH IMPROVED ACTIVITY - Disclosed are DNA polymerases having increased reverse transcriptase efficiency relative to a corresponding, unmodified polymerase. The polymerases are useful in a variety of disclosed primer extension methods. Also disclosed are related compositions, including recombinant nucleic acids, vectors, and host cells, which are useful, e.g., for production of the DNA polymerases. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149748 | DNA POLYMERASES WITH IMPROVED ACTIVITY - Disclosed are DNA polymerases having increased reverse transcriptase efficiency relative to a corresponding, unmodified polymerase. The polymerases are useful in a variety of disclosed primer extension methods. Also disclosed are related compositions, including recombinant nucleic acids, vectors, and host cells, which are useful, e.g., for production of the DNA polymerases. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149749 | POLYMERASE - An engineered DNA polymerase characterised in that the polymerase exhibits an enhanced ability to process nucleic acid in the presence of environmental and biological inhibitors compared to wild type DNA polymerase. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149750 | METHOD FOR PRETREATMENT OF CELLULOSE FOR FERMENTATION IN AN AQUEOUS ENVIRONMENT - A method for pretreating cellulose for fermentation in an aqueous environment comprises the steps of: grinding a biomass to reduce its particle size, adding water to the ground biomass to create a slurry, soaking the slurry, heating the slurry at a first pressure greater than atmospheric pressure, reducing the pressure of the slurry, reducing the temperature of the slurry, determining whether the enzymes used require preliminary enzymatic hydrolysis, and performing preliminary enzymatic hydrolysis on the slurry if the enzymes used require preliminary enzymatic hydrolysis. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149751 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING AMINOCYCLOHEXYL ETHER COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to a process for preparing aminocyclohexyl ether compounds of Formula I: or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. In particular, the instant invention is directed towards a process for preparing (1R,2R)-2-[(3R)-Hydroxypyrrolidinyl]-1-(3,4-dimethoxyphenethoxy)-cyclohexane as well as various intermediates. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149752 | (R)-HYDROXYNITRILE LYASE FROM BRASSICACEAE - The invention concerns a polypeptide which can be isolated from the Brassicaceae family and which has at least the activity of a hydroxynitrile lyase (HNL). The hydroxynitrile lyase of the invention is the first HNL from the Brassicaceae family. The plants ( | 2013-06-13 |
20130149753 | Application of Bacteriophages for the Control of Unwanted Bacteria in Biofuel Production Mediated by Non-Bacterial Reactive Agents - A method of reducing process interruptions in biofuel production systems by reducing the amount of unwanted bacteria in the biofuel production system in which the reduction is effected by the use of an effective amount of one or more types of bacteriophages virulent for at least some strains of the unwanted bacteria. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149754 | Optimization of Lipid Synthesis and Accretion - The present invention relates to a novel mutant strain of yeast, particularly a strain of | 2013-06-13 |
20130149755 | USE OF OXYHYDROGEN MICROORGANISMS FOR NON-PHOTOSYNTHETIC CARBON CAPTURE AND CONVERSION OF INORGANIC AND/OR C1 CARBON SOURCES INTO USEFUL ORGANIC COMPOUNDS - Compositions and methods for a hybrid biological and chemical process that captures and converts carbon dioxide and/or other forms of inorganic carbon and/or CI carbon sources including but not limited to carbon monoxide, methane, methanol, formate, or formic acid, and/or mixtures containing CI chemicals including but not limited to various syngas compositions, into organic chemicals including bio-fuels or other valuable biomass, chemical, industrial, or pharmaceutical products are provided. The present invention, in certain embodiments, fixes inorganic carbon or CI carbon sources into longer carbon chain organic chemicals by utilizing microorganisms capable of performing the oxyhydrogen reaction and the autotrophic fixation of CO | 2013-06-13 |
20130149756 | Whole-Cell Biotransformation Of Fatty Acids To Obtain Fatty Aldehydes Shortened By One Carbon Atom - The present invention relates to the area of producing aliphatic aldehydes with 5 to 31 carbon atoms, in particular by microbial conversion of corresponding aliphatic fatty acids with 6 to 32 carbon atoms. The invention also relates to enzymes for catalysing a conversion reaction of this type and nucleic acids coding for this. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149757 | Method for Producing Butanol and Isopropanol | 2013-06-13 |
20130149758 | Conversion System For Biomass - The efficient production of ethanol from low-cost biomass (e.g., corn, sugar beets, sugar cane, switchgrass and/or paper) has become increasingly important in making ethanol competitive with gasoline and decreasing the United States' dependence on foreign oil. For example, to reduce the cost of transporting biomass to ethanol production facilities, mobile systems for producing ethanol from biomass are provided. Also provided are small-scale ethanol production facilities. For example, instead of transporting biomass to the production facility, the facility is transported to the biomass or is located nearby the source of the biomass. The ethanol production facilities or components thereof may be transported via land, water, or air. Production of other products, such as hydrocarbons, natural gas, hydrogen gas, plastics, polymers, and proteins, can also be made by the methods and facilities. Any product described herein can be made in finished form or un-finished form and moved, e.g., to a fixed facility, e.g., fixed production facility. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149759 | Application of Bacteriophages for the Control of Unwanted Bacteria in Biofuel Production Mediated by Bacterial Reactive Agents - A method of reducing process interruptions in biofuel production systems mediated by bacterial reactive agents by reducing the amount of unwanted bacteria without reduction of wanted or useful bacteria. The method comprises applying a phage panel(s) containing phage virulent for unwanted bacteria that does not contain phage phages virulent wanted bacteria. The method includes, optionally, the selective production of solutions of phage for unwanted bacteria from which phages for wanted bacteria are screened out. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149760 | New Yeast Strains for Improved Ethanol Production - Novel strains of yeast and methods for improved ethanol production utilizing the yeast strains are disclosed. In particular, the novel yeast strains | 2013-06-13 |
20130149761 | METHOD TO RECOVER SUGARS OF PRE-TREATED LIGNOCELLULOSIC BIOMASS LIQUIDS - This specification discloses a process for the removal of solids and non-sugar components from a pre-treated lignocellulosic biomass stream by the precipitation of the non-sugar components with preferably barium hydroxide or calcium hydroxide. The precipitation removes the non-sugar components and some salts, leaving the glucose and xylose and other sugars in the liquid stream for further processing. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149762 | Processes of Producing Fermentation Products - The invention relates to a process of fermenting plant material in a fermentation medium into a fermentation product using a fermenting organism, wherein one or more carbonic anhydrases are present in the fermentation medium. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149763 | PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING ETHANOL FROM A BYPRODUCT OF AN ETHANOL PRODUCTION FACILITY - A process of producing ethanol from whole stillage, includes obtaining a supply of whole stillage from an ethanol production facility after ethanol has been extracted therefrom; pre-treating the whole stillage to convert hemicellulose portions of the whole stillage into sugars; adding enzymes to the whole stillage to convert cellulose portions of the whole stillage to sugars; fermenting the whole stillage to create a beer mixture; and distilling the beer mixture to separate ethanol therefrom. The pre-treating step may include adding acid to the whole stillage to decrease its pH level; heating and pressurizing the whole stillage; holding the whole stillage under pressure and heat for a dwell time; removing pressure from the whole stillage to cause flashing; and cooling the whole stillage before the enzymes are added. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149764 | PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING ETHANOL FROM A BYPRODUCT OF AN ETHANOL PRODUCTION FACILITY - A process of producing ethanol from whole stillage, includes obtaining a supply of whole stillage from an ethanol production facility after ethanol has been extracted therefrom; pre-treating the whole stillage to convert hemicellulose portions of the whole stillage into sugars; adding enzymes to the whole stillage to convert cellulose portions of the whole stillage to sugars; fermenting the whole stillage to create a beer mixture; and distilling the beer mixture to separate ethanol therefrom. The pre-treating step may include adding acid to the whole stillage to decrease its pH level; heating and pressurizing the whole stillage; holding the whole stillage under pressure and heat for a dwell time; removing pressure from the whole stillage to cause flashing; and cooling the whole stillage before the enzymes are added. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149765 | ANAEROBIC DIGESTER FOR THE PRODUCTION OF METHANE GAS FROM ORGANIC WASTE - An anaerobic digester to produce methane gas from animal manure. The anaerobic digester preferably includes a reactor vessel with a solar concentrator and an RF emitter. The reactor vessel may be loaded from the top with animal manure, sealed and evacuated during which the waste may be subject to focused light energy and/or subject to RF Energy from the RF emitter in order to facilitate anaerobic digestion, and then cleaned out with an auger turning out the resultant waste solids. An enzyme catalyst may also be employed to further facilitate anaerobic digestion. Methane gas produced as a result of anaerobic digestion is pumped from the reactor vessel and collected for further processing and/or burned for energy and/or heat. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149766 | PRODUCTION OF BIO-BASED MATERIALS USING PHOTOBIOREACTORS WITH BINARY CULTURES - A method, device and system for producing preselected products, (either finished products or preselected intermediary products) from biobased precursors. The principal features of the present invention include a method wherein a binary culture is incubated with a biobased precursor in a closed system to transform at least a portion of the biobased precursor to a preselected product. This improvement leads to significant savings in energy consumption and allows for the design of photobioreactors of any desired shape. The present invention also allows for the use of a variety of types of waste materials to be used as the organic starting material. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149767 | PROCESS FOR THE CONVERSION OF CARBON-BASED MATERIAL BY A HYBRID ROUTE COMBINING DIRECT LIQUEFACTION AND INDIRECT LIQUEFACTION IN THE PRESENCE OF HYDROGEN RESULTING FROM NON-FOSSIL RESOURCES - A process for the conversion of carbon-based material to fuel bases by a hybrid route combining direct ebullent bed liquefaction and indirect liquefaction by gasification followed by a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, including a stage of production of hydrogen resulting from non-fossil resources and a reverse water gas reaction stage. This process makes it possible to limit emissions of greenhouse gases. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149768 | CATALYST FUNCTIONALIZED BUFFER SORBENT PEBBLES FOR RAPID SEPARATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE FROM GAS MIXTURES - A method for separating CO | 2013-06-13 |
20130149769 | NOVEL CARBONYL REDUCTASE, GENE THEREFOR AND USE THEREOF - The present invention is to provide a process for efficiently producing an optically active alcohol including (R)-3-hydroxy-3-phenylpropanenitrile. One of the features of the present invention is a polypeptide having an activity of asymmetrically reducing 3-oxo-3-phenylpropanenitrile isolated from a microorganism belonging to the genus | 2013-06-13 |
20130149770 | Variant Alpha-Amylases from Bacillus Subtilis and Methods of Uses, Thereof - Alpha-amylases from | 2013-06-13 |
20130149771 | Heat-Stable Persephonella Carbonic Anhydrases and Their Use - The present invention relates to use of | 2013-06-13 |
20130149772 | MAGNETIC ION-EXCHANGE RESIN AND METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF - Magnetic ion-exchange polymer microspheres and a method for preparing the same are provided. The method for preparing the magnetic ion-exchange polymer microspheres includes swelling the ion-exchange resins and allowing the magnetic nano-particles to enter the interior of the ion-exchange resins. The magnetic ion-exchange resins of the present invention have various functional groups can be introduced onto the surfaces thereof. Therefore, the magnetic ion-exchange resins of the present invention can be applied in many areas, and thereby they have high economic value. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149773 | Bacteria Cultures and Compositions Comprising Bacteria Cultures - The present invention relates to bacteria cultures and composition comprising one or more cultures of the invention. The invention also relates to methods of washing or cleaning laundry or fabrics and surfaces as well as degrading waste material using a bacteria culture of the invention. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149774 | COLLECTIVE CELL COUNTER SYSTEM - A cell counter system includes an inlet via which a fluid containing a plurality of cells inflows; a channel in which the fluid flows; a valve unit, which controls flow of the fluid in the channel; an electrode unit, which is arranged in the channel for measuring impedance for counting a number of the plurality of cells; and an outlet, which is connected to the channel to drain the fluid. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149775 | DEVICE FOR RAPID DETECTION OF INFECTIOUS AGENTS - A portable system for real time detection of the presence of an infectious agent in a biological sample employs a reagent which detects the presence of a specific infectious agent in the sample, and emits a detectable signal when the reagent reacts with the sample and detects the presence of the infectious agent. A test cartridge has a reaction chamber for receiving the sample and the reagent. The reaction chamber has a predetermined internal geometry and at least one inner surface. Introducing the sample and the reagent into the test cartridge mixes the sample and the reagent. A testing unit receives the test cartridge, and includes a sensor for detecting an emitted detectable signal. The detection of the emitted detectable signal is indicative of the presence of the infectious agent in the sample. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149776 | Assay Devices and Methods - A device for determining an assay result may include a test strip, a light source system, a light detection system, and a processor. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149777 | Magnetically Coupled System For Mixing - The invention provides a mixing system comprising a magnetically coupled drive system and a foil for cultivating algae, or cyanobacteria, in an open or enclosed vessel. The invention provides effective mixing, low energy usage, low capital expenditure, and ease of drive system component maintenance while maintaining the integrity of a sealed mixing vessel. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149778 | Method and Applications of Peptide-Mediated Mitochondrial Delivery System - The present invention relates to a method using a cell penetrating peptide (Pep-1) for labeling and delivering mitochondria separated from healthy cells to replace damaged mitochondria. At present, microinjection of mitochondria into cells can only process one cell at a time, and therefore, this technique is limited to embryo related research and relevant applications. The advantages of the said peptide-mediated mitochondrial delivery system (PMD) include less steps with more efficiency, where a number of cells can be treated following one labeling process; the delivery process can be easily controlled, there is no cell toxicity after delivery under appropriate conditions, and delivery efficiency is over 80% depending on different cell types. Mitochondria delivered by the PMD system will move to the original mitochondrial location in the cells and will not be catalyzed in lysosomes; thus, the therapeutic effects can last at least one week. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149779 | COMBINATIONS OF PROTEINS TO ENHANCE VIABILITY OF STEM CELLS AND THEIR PROGENITORS BEFORE TRANSPLANTATION - Embodiments of the present invention include the use of placental alkaline phosphatase alone or in combination with human transferrin and, optionally, human α | 2013-06-13 |
20130149780 | Nucleotide-Specific Recognition Sequences For Designer TAL Effectors - The invention relates to methods of altering expression of a genomic locus of interest or specifically targeting a genomic locus of interest in an animal cell, which may involve contacting the genomic locus with a non-naturally occurring or engineered composition that includes a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) binding polypeptide having a N-terminal capping region, a DNA binding domain comprising at least five or more Transcription activator-like effector (TALE) monomers and at least one or more half-monomers specifically ordered to target the genomic locus of interest, and a C-terminal capping region, wherein the polypeptide includes at least one or more effector domains, and wherein the polypeptide is encoded by and translated from a codon optimized nucleic acid molecule so that the polypeptide preferentially binds to the DNA of the genomic locus. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149781 | Nucleotide-Specific Recognition Sequences For Designer TAL Effectors - The invention relates to methods of altering expression of a genomic locus of interest or specifically targeting a genomic locus of interest in an animal cell, which may involve contacting the genomic locus with a non-naturally occurring or engineered composition that includes a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) binding polypeptide having a N-terminal capping region, a DNA binding domain comprising at least five or more Transcription activator-like effector (TALE) monomers and at least one or more half-monomers specifically ordered to target the genomic locus of interest, and a C-terminal capping region, wherein the polypeptide includes at least one or more effector domains, and wherein the polypeptide is encoded by and translated from a codon optimized nucleic acid molecule so that the polypeptide preferentially binds to the DNA of the genomic locus. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149782 | Thermally Induced Gelation Of Collagen Hydrogel And Method Of Thermally Inducing Gelling A Collagen Hydrogel - The present invention relates to collagen hydrogels. Particularly, the invention relates to hydrogels comprising a telopeptide collagen (“telo-collagen”) and an atelopeptide collagen (“atelo-collagen”); hydrogels comprising collagen and chitosan; methods of making the hydrogels; methods of reducing gelation of a hydrogel mixture at room temperature; methods of reducing compaction of cells; and methods of culturing cells on such hydrogels. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149783 | CLEAVABLE MODIFICATIONS TO REDUCIBLE POLY (AMIDO ETHYLENIMINES)S TO ENHANCE NUCLEOTIDE DELIVERY - Polyplex formulations were prepared using p(TETA/CBA), its PEGylated analog, p(TETA/CBA)-g-PEG2k, and mixtures of the two species at 10/90 and 50/50 wt %, respectively. Increasing PEG wt % inhibited polyplex formation. This work demonstrates the feasibility of preparing homogenous polyplexes by altering the PEG wt % using a mixture of p(TETA/CBA) and p(TETA/CBA)-g-PEG2k products. Further, a single-step method of making p(TETA/CBA)-g-PEG2k is disclosed. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149785 | METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING MOLECULAR SWITCHES INVOLVING CIRCULAR PERMUTATION - The invention provides molecular switches which couple external signals to functionality, and combinatorial methods of making and using the same involving circular permutation of nucleic acid and amino acid sequences. The switches according to the invention can be used, for example, to regulate gene transcription, target drug delivery to specific cells, transport drugs intracellularly, control drug release, provide conditionally active proteins, perform metabolic engineering, and modulate cell signaling pathways. Libraries comprising the switches, expression vectors and host cells for expressing the switches are also provided. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149786 | I-CREI VARIANTS WITH NEW SPECIFICITY AND METHODS OF THEIR GENERATION - The present invention relates to 1-Cre1 variants which can in particular recognise and cleave DNA targets which do not comprise the same nucleotides at positions ±6 and ±7 which are present in the wild type 1-Cre1 target. The present invention also relates to 1-Cre1 variants which can recognise and cleave targets which do not comprise the wild type nucleotides at positions ±4, ±5, ±6, ±7 and to 1-Cre1 variants with new specificity which can recognise and cleave targets which do not comprise the wild type nucleotides at positions ±4, ±5, ±6, ±7, ±8, ±9 and ±10. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149787 | Devices and Methods for Detection of Biomolecular Interactions - Devices, systems, and methods are provided for the detection of biomolecular interactions. The interactions between one or more target DNA strands, one or more receptor DNA strands, and one or more probe DNA strands, if necessary, are used to detect the one or more target DNA strands. The one or more target DNA strands or the one or more probe DNA strands may be coupled to a magnetic bead, and the one or more receptor strands may be coupled to the Hall device. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149788 | ASSAY FOR QUANTIFYING ELEMENTAL SULFUR LEVELS IN A SAMPLE - The present invention relates to a method for quantifying elemental sulfur levels in a test sample. This method involves the steps of: (i) providing a test sample having an unknown amount of elemental sulfur; (ii) converting the elemental sulfur contained in the test sample into volatilized hydrogen sulfide using benign reagents and without prior need to purify the elemental sulfur in the test sample by extraction or other purification processes; and (iii) determining the amount of volatilized hydrogen sulfide from the test sample in order to quantify the amount of elemental sulfur contained in the test sample. The present invention also relates to kits, systems, and assays for quantifying elemental sulfur levels in a test sample. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149789 | LIQUID TESTING SYSTEM - A liquid testing system is provided, which includes a distribution module, a testing chip, a driving module and an image analyzing module. The distribution module is for providing a liquid. The testing chip receives the liquid from the distribution module. The driving module is connected to the testing chip and drives the testing chip to rotate, wherein the liquid flowing in the testing chip is actuated by centrifugal force. The image analyzing module produces and analyzes an image of the liquid in the testing chip. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149790 | Sample preparation system for an analytical system for determining a measured variable of a liquid sample - A sample preparation system for an analytical system for determining a measured variable of a sample liquid, comprising: a transport unit connected with a sample taking location via a first fluid conducting line; a sample collecting unit, which serves the analytical system as a staging area for automated removal of liquid samples, based on which the measured variable is determined; a filter unit arranged between the sample taking location and the transport unit; and at least one reservoir connected via a second fluid conducting line with the filter unit for providing a cleaning medium for cleaning the filter unit; wherein the transport unit is embodied to transport sample liquid from the sample taking location through the filter unit into the sample collecting unit. The cleaning medium includes an oxidizing agent. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149791 | BIOCHIPS AND METHODS FOR INJECTING A SPECIFIC MICROVOLUME OF SAMPLE - A biochip is provided. The biochip may include a reaction chamber containing a reagent, an injection channel including a sample injection channel to inject the sample into the reaction chamber and a sample bypass channel preventing the sample from being injected into the reaction chamber, and an exhaust channel connected to both of the sample exhaust channel and the sample bypass channel. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149792 | CANCER PROGNOSIS ASSAY - The invention provides a method of prognosis of a subject with a cancer, identifying a subject having a greater risk of having an undiagnosed cancer and/or identifying a subject at greater risk of developing a cancer the method comprising detecting an amount of free light chains (FLC) in a sample from a subject, wherein a higher amount of FLC is associated with decreased survival due to a cancer and/or increased risk of the subject having an undiagnosed cancer and/or having an increased risk of developing a cancer. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149793 | ANTI-FDP MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY, FDP MEASUREMENT REAGENT AND REAGENT KIT USING SAME, AND FDP MEASUREMENT METHOD - The present invention relates to an anti-FDP monoclonal antibody selected from the first, second and third monoclonal antibodies having different reactivity towards FDP. The present invention also relates to a reagent and reagent kit for the measurement of FDP and a method for measurement of FDP using the anti-FDP monoclonal antibodies. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149794 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes: forming a conductive film over a semiconductor substrate; forming a first ferroelectric film over the conductive film; forming an amorphous second ferroelectric film over the first ferroelectric film; forming a transition metal oxide material film containing ruthenium over the second ferroelectric film; forming a first conductive metal oxide film over the transition metal oxide material film without exposing the transition metal oxide material film to the air; annealing and crystallizing the second ferroelectric film; and patterning the first conductive metal oxide film, the first ferroelectric film, the second ferroelectric film, and the conductive film to form a ferroelectric capacitor. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149795 | ETCHING METHOD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - In an etching method of an embodiment, a film to be etched, which includes a first metallic element, is formed on a semiconductor substrate. A carbide layer, which includes a second metallic element, is formed on the film to be etched. The carbide layer is etched. The film to be etched is etched by using the carbide layer as a mask. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149796 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE WITH FERRO-ELECTRIC CAPACITOR - A semiconductor device has a ferro-electric capacitor with small leak current and less process deterioration even upon miniaturization. The semiconductor device includes: a semiconductor element formed in a semiconductor substrate; lamination of an interlayer insulating film and a lower insulating shielding film having a hydrogen/moisture shielding function, the lamination being formed covering the semiconductor element; a conductive adhesion enhancing film formed above the lower insulating shielding film; and a ferro-electric capacitor including a lower electrode formed above the conductive adhesion enhancing film, a ferro-electric film formed on the lower electrode and being disposed within the lower electrode as viewed in plan, and an upper electrode formed on the ferro-electric film and being disposed within the ferro-electric film as viewed in plan, wherein the conductive adhesion enhancing film has a function of improving adhesion of the lower electrode and reducing leak current of the ferro-electric capacitor. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149797 | Magnetic Random Access Memory (MRAM) Manufacturing Process for a Small Magnetic Tunnel Junction (MTJ) Design with a Low Programming Current Requirement - A method of making a magnetic random access memory cell includes forming a magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) on top of a wafer, depositing oxide on top of the MTJ, depositing a photo-resist layer on top of the oxide layer, forming a trench in the photo-resist layer and oxide layer where the trench has a width that is substantially the same as that of the MTJ. Then, the photo-resist layer is removed and a hard mask layer is deposited on top of the oxide layer in the trench and the wafer is planarized to remove the portion of the hard mask layer that is not in the trench to substantially level the top of oxide layer and the hard layer on the wafer. The remaining oxide layer is etched and the MTJ is etched to remove the portion of the MTJ which is not covered by the hard mask layer. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149798 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DISPLAY DEVICE - One object is to provide a method for manufacturing a display device in which shift of the threshold voltage of a thin film transistor including an oxide semiconductor layer can be suppressed even when ultraviolet light irradiation is performed in the process for manufacturing the display device. In the method for manufacturing a display device, ultraviolet light irradiation is performed at least once, a thin film transistor including an oxide semiconductor layer is used for a switching element, and heat treatment for repairing damage to the oxide semiconductor layer caused by the ultraviolet light irradiation is performed after all the steps of ultraviolet light irradiation are completed. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149799 | WAFER TEMPERATURE CORRECTION SYSTEM FOR ION IMPLANTATION DEVICE - To provide an ion implantation device capable of correcting the temperature of the wafer. The ion implantation device of the present invention has: an irradiation means that radiates ions; a retention means that includes a disk | 2013-06-13 |
20130149800 | Method of Controlling Semiconductor Device Fabrication - A semiconductor wafer fabrication metrology method in which process steps are characterised by a change in wafer mass, whereby during fabrication mass is used as a measurable parameter to implement statistical process control on the one or more of process steps. In one aspect, the shape of a measured mass distribution is compared with the shape of a predetermined characteristic mass distribution to monitor the process. An determined empirical relationship between a control variable of the process and the characteristic mass change may enable differences between the measured mass distribution and characteristic mass distribution to provide information about the control variable. In another aspect, the relative position of an individual measured wafer mass change in a current distribution provides information about individual wafer problems independently from general process problems. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149801 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE - A method of manufacturing a light-emitting device includes forming a wave length conversion portion on a light-emitting element. The light emitting device includes a light-emitting element which emits light of a predetermined wavelength and a wavelength conversion portion which includes a fluorescent substance which is excited by the light emitted from the light-emitting element so as to emit fluorescence of a wavelength different from the predetermined wavelength, which wavelength conversion portion is formed by including the fluorescent substance, a layered silicate mineral, and an organometallic compound. The forming the wavelength conversion portion includes forming a fluorescent substance layer on the light-emitting element using a fluorescent substance dispersion liquid including a fluorescent substance and a layered silicate mineral, applying a precursor solution including an organometallic compound on the light-emitting element, and heating the precursor solution applied on the fluorescent substance layer. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149802 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR ELEMENT - Provided is a method of manufacturing a semiconductor element having at a cut portion with excellent quality, which minimizes a region on a silicon substrate necessary for cutting, and which prevents cutting water used when cutting by dicing is carried out from entering the semiconductor element. The method of manufacturing a semiconductor element includes: arranging, on the silicon substrate, multiple semiconductor element portions so as to be adjacent to one another; bonding the silicon substrate and a glass substrate together using the resin; and cutting the silicon substrate and the glass substrate, respectively, in a region in which the resin is provided, the cutting the silicon substrate and the glass substrate including: half-cutting the silicon substrate by dicing; cutting the glass substrate by scribing; and dividing the silicon substrate, the glass substrate, and the resin. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149803 | METHOD OF FABRICATING ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - Provided is a method of fabricating an organic light emitting diode. The method may include preparing a substrate, forming a textured portion on the substrate, the textured portion including protruding patterns randomly and irregularly arranged on the substrate, forming a planarization layer on the substrate to planarize the substrate formed with the textured portion, forming a first electrode on the planarization layer, forming an organic light emitting layer on the first electrode, and forming a second electrode on the organic light emitting layer. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149804 | OPTICAL SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND PUMPING LIGHT SOURCE FOR OPTICAL FIBER AMPLIFIER - A semiconductor device of the invention is formed so that n-type InP current blocking layers enter the inside of p-type InP cladding layers, i.e., the n-type current blocking layers ride over the upper part of the p-type InP cladding layers, so that a distance between the n-type InP current block layers composing a current blocking region is narrower than a width of the p-type cladding layers contacting with the n-type InP current blocking layers. Thereby, the semiconductor device whose leak current in the current blocking region may be reduced which permits high-output and high-temperature operations may be readily fabricated. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149805 | METHOD FOR REDUCING TILT OF OPTICAL UNIT DURING MANUFACTURE OF IMAGE SENSOR - A method for reducing the tilt of an optical unit during manufacture of an image sensor includes the steps of: providing a semimanufacture of the image sensor, carrying out a preheating process, carrying out an adhesive application process, carrying out an optical unit mounting process, and carrying out a packaging process. Due to the preheating process, the semimanufacture will be subjected to a stabilized process environment during the adhesive application process and the optical unit mounting process, so as for the optical unit to remain highly flat once attached to the semimanufacture. The method reduces the chances of tilt and crack of the optical unit and thereby contributes to a high yield rate. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149806 | METHODS OF FORMING PHOTO DETECTORS - Methods of forming photo detectors are provided. The method includes providing a semiconductor layer on a substrate, forming a trench in the semiconductor layer, forming a first single crystalline layer and a second single crystalline layer using a selective single crystalline growth process in the trench, and patterning the first and second single crystalline layers and the semiconductor layer to form a first single crystalline pattern, a second single crystalline pattern and an optical waveguide. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149807 | Backside Illuminated CMOS Image Sensor - A backside illuminated CMOS image sensor comprises a photo active region formed over a substrate using a front side ion implantation process and an extended photo active region formed adjacent to the photo active region, wherein the extended photo active region is formed by using a backside ion implantation process. The backside illuminated CMOS image sensor may further comprise a laser annealed layer on the backside of the substrate. The extended photo active region helps to increase the number of photons converted into electrons so as to improve quantum efficiency. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149808 | METHOD OF FABRICATING A SOLAR CELL - A solar cell and a fabricating method thereof are provided. In the method of fabricating the solar cell, a p-type semiconductor substrate on whose light-receiving surface an anti-reflection coating is formed is loaded into a processing chamber. In this case, the p-type semiconductor substrate may be loaded on a substrate support of an apparatus of processing a plurality of substrates along the circumference of the substrate support, in the state where the back surface of the p-type semiconductor substrate faces upward. Then, a back surface field (BSF) layer having the characteristic of Negative Fixed Charge (NFC) is formed with AlO, AN or ALON on the back surface of the p-type semiconductor substrate. At this time, the BSF layer may be formed by simultaneously injecting an Al source gas, a first purge gas, an oxidizing agent gas and/or a ntiriding agent gas, and a second purge gas through injection holes of individual gas injection units while relatively rotating the substrate support with respect to the shower head. Thereafter, a back surface electrode is formed on the BSF layer such that the back surface electrode is electrically connected to the BSF layer. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149809 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A photoelectric conversion element includes a first semiconductor layer that exhibits a first conductivity type and is provided in a selective area over a substrate, a second semiconductor layer that exhibits a second conductivity type and is disposed opposed to the first semiconductor layer, and a third semiconductor layer that is provided between the first and second semiconductor layers and exhibits a substantially intrinsic conductivity type. The third semiconductor layer has at least one corner part that is not in contact with the first semiconductor layer. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149810 | METHOD OF FABRICATING PHOTODIODE - A light-absorbing layer is composed of a compound-semiconductor film of chalcopyrite structure, a surface layer is disposed on the light-absorbing layer, the surface layer having a higher band gap energy than the compound-semiconductor film, an upper electrode layer is disposed on the surface layer, and a lower electrode layer is disposed on a backside of the light-absorbing layer in opposition to the upper electrode layer, the upper electrode layer and the lower electrode layer having a reverse bias voltage applied in between to detect electric charges produced by photoelectric conversion in the compound-semiconductor film, as electric charges due to photoelectric conversion are multiplied by impact ionization, while the multiplication by impact ionization of electric charges is induced by application of a high-intensity electric field to a semiconductor of chalcopyrite structure, allowing for an improved dark-current property, and an enhanced efficiency even in detection of low illumination intensities, with an enhanced S/N ratio. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149811 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTOR THIN FILM AND MONOCRYASTALLINE ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTOR THIN FILM - The first object of the present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing a uniform organic semiconductor thin film consisting of single organic molecule with extremely few pinholes and of which both quality and thickness are uniform when the organic semiconductor thin film is manufactured by printing process. The second object of the present invention is to manufacture a monocrystalline organic semiconductor of which almost the entire region consists of a single monocrystal, by printing process. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149812 | LOW CONTACT RESISTANCE ORGANIC THIN FILM TRANSISTORS - The invention provides the use of a solvent selected from the group consisting of alkoxybenzenes and alkyl substituted alkoxybenzenes in reducing the contact resistance in an organic thin film transistor comprising a semiconductor layer comprising a blend of a small molecule semiconductor material and a polymer material that is deposited from a solution of said small molecule semiconductor material and said polymer material in said solvent and novel semiconductor blend formulations that are of particular use in preparing organic thin film transistors. Said solvents yield devices with lower absolute contact resistance, lower absolute channel resistance, and lower proportion of contact resistance to the total channel resistance. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149813 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THE SAME - An object is to manufacture and provide a highly reliable semiconductor device including a thin film transistor with stable electric characteristics. In a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device including a thin film transistor in which a semiconductor layer including a channel formation region serves as an oxide semiconductor film, heat treatment for reducing impurities such as moisture (heat treatment for dehydration or dehydrogenation) is performed after an oxide insulating film serving as a protective film is formed in contact with an oxide semiconductor layer. Then, the impurities such as moisture, which exist not only in a source electrode layer, in a drain electrode layer, in a gate insulating layer, and in the oxide semiconductor layer but also at interfaces between the oxide semiconductor film and upper and lower films which are in contact with the oxide semiconductor layer, are reduced. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149814 | THIN FILM TRANSISTOR ARRAY PANEL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A thin film transistor substrate according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: an insulation substrate; a gate line formed on the insulation substrate; a first interlayer insulating layer formed on the gate line; a data line and a gate electrode formed on the first interlayer insulating layer; a gate insulating layer formed on the data line and gate electrode; a semiconductor formed on the gate insulating layer and overlapping the gate electrode; a second interlayer insulating layer formed on the semiconductor; a first connection formed on the second interlayer insulating layer and electrically connecting the gate line and the gate electrode to each other; a drain electrode connected to the semiconductor; a pixel electrode connected to the drain electrode; and a second connection connecting the data line and the semiconductor to each other. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149815 | NONVOLATILE MEMORY ELEMENT MANUFACTURING METHOD AND NONVOLATILE MEMORY ELEMENT - A method of manufacturing a nonvolatile memory element includes: forming a first conductive film above a substrate; forming, above the first conductive film, a first metal oxide layer and a second metal oxide layer having different degrees of oxygen deficiency and a second conductive film; forming a second electrode by patterning the second conductive film; forming a variable resistance layer by patterning the first metal oxide layer and the second metal oxide layer; removing a side portion of the variable resistance layer in a surface parallel to a main surface of the substrate to a position that is further inward than an edge of the second electrode; and forming a first electrode by patterning the first conductive film after or during the removing. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149816 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - To reduce defects of a semiconductor device, such as defects in shape and characteristic due to external stress and electrostatic discharge. To provide a highly reliable semiconductor device. In addition, to increase manufacturing yield of a semiconductor device by reducing the above defects in the manufacturing process. The semiconductor device includes a semiconductor integrated circuit sandwiched by impact resistance layers against external stress and an impact diffusion layer diffusing the impact and a conductive layer covering the semiconductor integrated circuit. With the use of the conductive layer covering the semiconductor integrated circuit, electrostatic breakdown (malfunctions of the circuit or damages of a semiconductor element) due to electrostatic discharge of the semiconductor integrated circuit can be prevented. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149817 | FABRICATING METHODS OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND PICK-UP APPARATUSES OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES THEREIN - A fabricating method of a semiconductor device may include forming a semiconductor die on a supporting wafer, and picking up the die from the wafer by attaching to the die a transfer unit, the transfer unit including a head unit configured to enable twisting movement, and performing the twisting movement. A fabricating method of a semiconductor device may include forming a first semiconductor device on a supporting wafer; and picking up the first semiconductor device from the wafer, moving the first semiconductor device onto a second semiconductor device, and bonding the first semiconductor device to the second semiconductor device while maintaining the first semiconductor device oriented so that a surface faces upwardly. A fabricating method of a semiconductor device may include forming a first semiconductor device on a supporting wafer, attaching to the first semiconductor device a transfer unit configured to enable twisting movement, and performing the twisting movement. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149818 | METHOD OF FABRICATING ARRAY SUBSTRATE - A method of fabricating an array substrate includes: forming a line or an electrode on a substrate on which a pixel region is defined, forming a protection layer on the line or the electrode, the protection layer formed of silicon nitride (SiN | 2013-06-13 |
20130149819 | THIN FILM TRANSISTORS, METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME, AND ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE DEVICE USING THE SAME - Aspects of the invention relate to thin film transistors, a method of fabricating the same, and an organic light-emitting diode device using the same. A thin film transistor according to an aspect of the invention includes a semiconductor layer formed from polysilicon in which a grain size deviation is within a range of substantially ±10%. Accordingly, aspects of the invention can improve non-uniformity of image characteristics due to a non-uniform grain size in polysilicon produced by a sequential lateral solidification (SLS) crystallization process. | 2013-06-13 |
20130149820 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device includes providing a substrate having a first transistor device and a second transistor device formed thereon; forming a patterned stress film covering the second transistor device and exposing the first transistor device on the substrate; performing a pre-amorphous implantation (PAI) process to form an amorphous layer respectively at two sides of the first transistor device, and removing the patterned stress film. | 2013-06-13 |