| 26th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 52 |
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| 20130165275 | ALLBALL SPORT TEAM GAME - A sport team game that combines different ball games allowing the athlete to perform at different skill levels, depending on the ball sport team game. The sport team game includes a court having a first end, a second end, a first sideline, a second sideline, a midline passing through a middle point of the court and running from the first sideline to the second sideline and a central circle circumscribed about the center of the midline. Landing strips are located near the end of the court. Trap zones are located near each landing strip. Basket goals are located above each trap zone. Floor goals are located under the basket goals. The three-points line extends around each landing strip. The sport game is played under the rules of at least two different ball games. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165276 | BASKETBALL HOOP - A basketball hoop has a stationary panel, a first pivoting seat, a rim assembly, a second pivoting seat and a torsion assembly. The torsion assembly has at least one torsion spring and a pivoting rod. The pivoting rod is mounted through the first pivoting seat and the second pivoting seat to pivotally mount the stationary panel around the rim assembly. The torsion springs offer a resilient force to resist the force of bending the rim assembly. With the torsion springs mounted around the pivoting rod, the basketball hoop in accordance with the present invention reduces the amount of the components. With the decrease of the amount of the components, the installation is easier and faster, and the cost is reduced therefore. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165277 | FOLDING ASSEMBLY OF TABLE TENNIS TABLE - The present invention relates to a folding assembly of a table tennis table formed by a tabletop and inner and outer support stands, and mainly using a buckle mechanism to fold the tabletop and the inner and outer support stands in an upright position to facilitate the packaging, transportation, storage and moving of the table tennis table. The buckle mechanism includes a lever, two positioning covers, two buckle plates and two torsion springs, and the lever is provided for snapping a protruding pellet into a buckle notch of the buckle plate to achieve the effect of fixing and releasing the buckle between the tabletop and the outer support stand. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165278 | SPORTS APPARATUS - A sports apparatus for throwing and catching a projectile, comprising a frame having a handle, catching means arranged on the frame, and throwing means arranged on the frame. The throwing means comprises a gripping component that is arranged to partially surround and releasably grip and retain a projectile therein, and a retained projectile may be released from the throwing means upon acceleration of the frame. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165279 | BALL BAT INCLUDING A REINFORCED, LOW-DURABILITY REGION FOR DETERRING BARREL ALTERATION - A ball bat includes one or more low-durability regions fortified by one or more reinforcing elements. If the reinforcing element is altered or removed, the durability of the ball bat is significantly reduced. For example, if the ball bat is subjected to internal shaving or external rolling in an attempt to increase the bat's performance, the reinforcing element would de removed or damaged such that the durability of the bat is reduced to the point that the ball bat's performance remains below a specified limit. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165280 | Highly efficient impact operative arrowheads - A target impact operative arrowhead mountable at an end of an arrow shaft is disclosed that includes an arrowhead body and blade actuator axially and rotationally movable relative to one another. The arrowhead body has blades pivotably mounted thereon, each of the blades having an actuation contact surface along an edge thereof, and the actuator has a blade contacting end. A spring ring retains assembly of the body and actuator, one of the arrowhead body and the actuator having an annular retention seat for mounting of the spring ring and the other of the arrowhead body and the actuator having an annular guide groove for receipt of the spring ring therealong thus accommodating relative axial travel of the spring ring. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165281 | INFLATABLE LATEX NEOPRENE BLADDERS - The present invention relates to inflatable neoprene bladders and method of manufacturing inflatable neoprene bladders. The invention also relates to inflatable articles having an inflatable neoprene bladder wherein the article has an idealized shape and superior resiliency and air retention. Finally, the invention relates to sportsballs and gameballs having an inflatable neoprene bladder. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165282 | CONTROL DEVICE OF CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLE - A control device of a continuously variable transmission for a vehicle having a pair of variable pulleys with variable effective diameters of an input-side variable pulley and an output-side variable pulley and a transmission belt wound around between the pair of the variable pulleys, the continuously variable transmission respectively controlling an input-side thrust force in the input-side variable pulley and an output-side thrust force in the output-side variable pulley to set an actual gear ratio to a target gear ratio while preventing a slip of the transmission belt, the continuously variable transmission includes: a hydraulic control circuit capable of accurately controlling one of the input-side variable pulley and the output-side variable pulley in terms of thrust force as compared to the other, in the case that a target thrust force on the one side for assuring belt slip prevention of the both pulleys on the one side is set, based on a target thrust force on the one side, a target thrust force on the other side for achieving a target gear ratio on the other side being set, and a larger one being selected as the target thrust force on the one side out of a limit thrust force to a slip on the one side required for belt slip prevention on the one side, and a thrust force on the one side required for achieving a target gear ratio on the one side calculated based on a limit thrust force to a slip on the other side required for belt slip prevention on the other side. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165283 | Eccentric Bottom Bracket Assembly - A bottom bracket assembly of a bicycle that cooperates in an eccentric or off-center manner with a bottom bracket shell of a bicycle frame. The eccentric bottom bracket assembly has a cylindrical insert with an off-centered opening for receiving a spindle that connects to cranks of the crankset. Rotating the cylindrical insert repositions the off-centered opening relative to at least the longitudinal direction of the bicycle and thus can be used to adjust the tension in the flexible drive member of the bicycle. A worm gear arrangement provides controlled manipulation of the position of the insert relative to the bicycle frame. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165284 | ECCENTRIC IDLER PULLEY - An idler pulley ( | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165285 | CHAIN - In a transmission chain, interleaved links are articulably connected by connecting pins, each connecting pin comprising two rocker pins arranged to roll on each other. Pin holes in each of at least two overlapping link plates in each interleaved pair of link plates are shaped so that each rocker pin moves with one of the overlapping link plates and is engageable with a bend-blocking surface in the pin hole in the other of the two overlapping link plates when the two overlapping link plates are in a straight part of the chain. The engagement of the rocker pins with the bend-blocking surfaces of the pin holes prevents the links from bending backward beyond their straight condition, i.e., in an outward direction, opposite to the inward direction in which the links bend relative to each other when engaging a sprocket. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165286 | HYBRID DRIVE CONFIGURATION FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A hybrid drive configuration is provided wherein the carrier of a first planetary gear set is coupled with the ring gear of a second planetary gear set, which is embodied as a Ravigneaux gear set. The ring gear of the second planetary gear set is fixedly connected to a driven shaft. The carrier of the second planetary gear set is connectable to the ring gear of the first planetary gear set by a clutch. The ring gear of the first planetary gear set is fixedly connected to a drive shaft. The rotor of a first electric machine is fixedly connected to the sun gear of the first planetary gear set. The rotor of a second electric machine is fixedly connected to the first sun gear of the second planetary gear set. The second sun gear of the second planetary gear set is connectable to a housing by a brake. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165287 | HYDROSTATIC MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC MANUAL SUB-GEARSHIFT - A hydrostatic mechanical transmission according to the disclosure includes: a hydrostatic transmission which transmits power generated in an engine using a pump and a motor; a main transmission unit which transmits the engine power to a final driving unit through a driving shaft; a complex planetary gear which synthesizes and transmits the engine power transmitted from the hydrostatic transmission and the main transmission unit; and an automatic manual sub-gearshift which receives the synthesized engine power from the complex planetary gear so as to perform a transmission function and transmits the engine power to the final driving unit. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165288 | DRIVE SYSTEM FOR A WIND TURBINE - A drive system has a gear unit with planetary gear stage with a planetary gear carrier. A first shaft associated with the gear unit has a coupling flange connectable to the shaft of a working machine or a rotor and is supported by the planetary gear carrier. The gear unit and a motor/generator unit connected to a second shaft of the gear unit are enclosed by a gearbox. The motor/generator unit additionally includes a rotor connected to a hollow rotor shaft with a rotation lock. An electrically isolating, detachable flange connection is disposed between the rotor shaft and the second shaft, with the gear-side end of the detachable flange connection connected to a hollow gear shaft. A gearbox stub which concentrically encloses a gear-side end section of the gear shaft is disposed between gear unit and motor or generator unit and forms a bearing seat for the second shaft. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165289 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A continuously variable transmission includes a first gear shift mechanism for changing continuously a speed ratio of drive power input from a prime mover, a second gear shift mechanism for changing continuously a speed ratio of drive power input from the prime mover, and a planetary gear mechanism to which drive power output from the first gear shift mechanism and that output from the second gear shift mechanism are input and from which combined drive power is output to an output shaft. The planetary gear mechanism includes a sun gear, a planetary carrier and a ring gear. An output from the first gear shift mechanism and that from the second gear shift mechanism are respectively input to any two of the sun gear, the planetary carrier and the ring gear and the remaining one is coupled to the output shaft. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165290 | DIFFERENTIAL FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - In a differential for motor vehicles, comprising a tubular differential housing ( | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165291 | HAND-HELD TOOL DEVICE - A hand-held tool device includes a planetary transmission and a striking mechanism. The striking mechanism has at least one striking mechanism shut-off clutch and a striking mechanism switching spring which opens the striking mechanism shut-off clutch in at least one operating state. The planetary transmission has at least one planetary transmission stage which at least partially encloses the striking mechanism switching spring in at least one plane. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165292 | POWER TOOL WITH A DEVICE FOR SWITCHING BETWEEN A FIRST AND A SECOND TRANSMISSION STAGE BY REVERSING THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION - A power tool including a drive with a drive input motor and a drive input shaft that can be rotated by the drive motor in a forward direction and in a backward direction around a drive input rotational axis, including a driven component with a drive output shaft that can be rotated in a direction of movement, including a planetary gear arranged between the drive input shaft and the drive output shaft, having several planetary gear components that are configured as a sun gear, a planet carrier, a planet wheel and a ring gear wheel, whereby the drive input shaft is non-rotatably coupled to a first planetary gear component, and including a device for switching between a first and a second transmission stage of the planetary gear. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165293 | VEHICLE DRIVE SYSTEM - According to one embodiment, a vehicle drive system includes a left-wheel drive unit having a first motor and a first transmission and a right-wheel drive unit having a second motor and a second transmission. When a left and right opposite torque control in which a first motor and a second motor produce torque in opposite directions is executed by controlling one motor of the first motor and the second motor to produce forward torque or backward torque and the other motor to produce backward torque or forward torque that is opposite to the torque produced by the one motor, the motor control unit controls the one motor based on a target revolution state quantity of the one motor, while the motor control unit controls the other motor based on a target torque state quantity of the other motor. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165294 | HYBRID MODULE AND TORQUE TRANSFER DEVICE - The present invention relates to a hybrid module with fastening means for fastening, for example, detachable fastening, of the hybrid module with a torque transfer device, such as a torque converter or a clutch, such as a dual clutch, where the hybrid module includes a drive shaft that can be connected to an internal combustion engine and can rotate around a rotary axis and an electric motor with a stator, a rotor, and a power take-off component that can be connected to the rotor and where the torque transfer device has a transfer component for connecting to the hybrid module, where the fastening means axially secure the power take-off component with respect to the transfer component and can produce the connection between fastening means and transfer component. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165295 | SHIFT CONTROL APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A shift control apparatus for a continuously variable transmission includes: a target transmission gear ratio setting section configured to set a target transmission gear ratio with reference to a map based on an accelerator opening degree and a vehicle speed; a shift control section configured to control a shift of the continuously variable transmission based on the target transmission gear ratio; and a downshift restricting section configured to judge whether or not a restriction of the downshift is needed based on at least one of a variation amount of the accelerator opening degree and an accelerator depression speed, and to perform the restriction of the downshift when the downshift restricting section judges that the restriction of the downshift is needed, irrespective of a variation of the accelerator opening degree inputted to the target transmission gear ratio setting section. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165296 | SHIFT CONTROL APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A shift control apparatus for continuously variable transmission includes: a pseudo accelerator opening degree generating section configured to generate a pseudo accelerator opening degree larger than the actual accelerator opening degree when the actual accelerator opening degree is decreased when the judging section judges that the vehicle runs the uphill; the target transmission gear ratio setting section being configured to set the target transmission gear ratio by the pseudo accelerator opening degree when the pseudo accelerator opening degree is inputted, and the shift control section being configured to control the shift toward the target transmission gear ratio set based on the pseudo accelerator opening degree and the vehicle speed when the pseudo accelerator opening degree is generated, and to control the shift toward the target transmission gear ratio set based on the actual accelerator opening degree and the vehicle speed when the pseudo accelerator opening degree is not generated. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165297 | SENSING APPLICATIONS FOR EXERCISE MACHINES - Methods for profiling exercise sessions are described. An example method of determining cadence of a user disclosed herein includes receiving output signals from a sensor generated in response to consecutive footfalls of the user impacting a deck of a treadmill during an exercise session and processing the output signals from the sensor to determine respective magnitude values of a peak or a trough value of each of the output signals. The method includes detecting whether a first output signal has a first peak or trough value and detecting whether a second output signal has a second peak or trough value, determining a time interval between the first peak or trough value detected and the second peak or trough value detected, and calculating a cadence value of the user based on the time intervals. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165298 | PORTABLE THERAPEUTIC STRETCHING, STRENGTHENING, AND SPINAL TRACTION DEVICE - An exercise device adapted for installation on a door frame or stand includes a pair of clamping members having an elongated body extending between a first end and a second end and an arcuate portion extending from the second end and terminating at a free articulating end. The clamping members are pivotally connected at a first pivot point provided between the first and second ends. A pair of gripping members is disposed on the free articulating end of the arcuate portion of the clamping members. A pair of links is provided where each link is pivotally connected to one of the clamping members at a second pivot point. An elastic member extends between the second pivot of the clamping members. The clamping members are movable between a first position where the gripping members are urged toward one another and a second position where the gripping members are separated from one another. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165299 | JUMP ROPE DEVICE COMPRISING A REMOVABLY-CONNECTED CABLE - Jump rope devices which allow for the quick and easy interchanging of a cable of varying weight and length from handles configured to provide smooth rotation of such cables at both low and high speeds are disclosed. Devices in accordance with the disclosure may comprise a ball bearing assembly configured to facilitate 360-degree rotation of the cable. In an aspect, the handle of such jump rope devices is comprised of a ball bearing portion which enables both speed of rotational movement for a plurality of relatively lighter cables, and strength and durability for a plurality of relatively heavier cables. Handles may further comprise a snap hook assembly configured to facilitate rapid interchanging of cables. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165300 | ALUMINUM CLAD WEIGHT LIFTING BAR AND DUMB BELLS - An anodized metal cladded bar bell and dumb bell having color and/or other decorative elements applied to the aluminum cladding wherein the aluminum cladding is configured in substantially the same size and shape as the bar bell part on which it is mounted in covering relation thereto. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165301 | RESISTANCE TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD - A resistance-based physical training device and method are disclosed. The device includes an inelastic support strap located above a user and an elastic resistance strap coupled to the support strap. The method involves pulling the resistance strap, which resists or opposes the pulling movement to provide a unique, fun, effective, efficient, and total-body workout. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165302 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MUSCLE MOVEMENT TRAINING - Apparatuses and methods for motion and muscle training are disclosed. An apparatus includes a first retractor device, a second retractor device and a body gear unit for engaging a human. The body gear unit is attached to the first retractor device and the second retractor device. The first retractor device and the second retractor device each provide a constant non-variable load and constant resistance in opposite directions. A method includes attaching a body gear unit to a body, attaching first and second retractor devices to the body gear unit, and performing at least one movement using the body gear unit. The at least one movement is performed in a direction that is opposite to a direction of resistance of the first retractor device. A direction of resistance of the second retractor device is opposite to the direction of resistance of the first retractor device. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165303 | EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device works on a user's abdominal muscles by permitting the user to twist their body. The exercise device may include a disc adapted to spin on its base. Folding handlebars may extend from the base to provide a hand grip for the user. To exercise, the user may stand on the disc and twist their lower body while keeping their upper body fixed. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165304 | Nip Rollers with Removable Disks - A nip roller is provided that includes a shaft, a first nip disk portion, a second nip disk portion and an attachment section for removably securing the first nip disk portion and the second nip disk portion to the shaft. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165305 | FORMER SHOULDER - A former assembly ( | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165306 | FORMER SHOULDER - A former assembly ( | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165307 | Unit For Picking Up A Tubular Container In A Flattened Configuration, For Opening Out The Tubular Container And For Transferring The Tubular Container Towards A Receiving Station Of The Tubular Container - A unit for picking up and opening a tubular container has a first arm hinged to a frame at a first hinge axis, a second arm hinged at a second axis, and a third arm hinged to the first arm and to the second arm. The frame, first, second and third arms form a four-bar linkage. A fourth arm is hinged to the third arm and bears first aspirators. A fifth arm abuts the first sheet of the tubular container. In an initial pick-up configuration, the third arm is retracted and the fourth arm is in a retracted angular position so that the first aspirators intercept the first sheet. In a final release configuration, the third arm is in a second advanced position and the fourth arm is in a second advanced angular position such that the first aspirators can release the tubular container in a receiving station. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165308 | METHODS OF PACKAGING INTRAVAGINAL DEVICES - A method of folding a plurality of flexible elements about a central fluid storage element includes of urging an intravaginal device into a folding device; imparting relative rotation between at least a portion of the folding device and the intravaginal device; and contacting the plurality of flexible extensions with the folding device. Wherein the intravaginal device includes a fluid storage element and a plurality of flexible extensions extending therefrom, and the flexible extensions are folded about the fluid storage element in a uniform direction. Alternatively, in place of relative rotation, the flexible extensions are folded by means of guide rails of the folding device. Several apparatus may be employed in this and related methods. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165309 | METHODS OF PACKAGING INTRAVAGINAL DEVICES - A method of folding a plurality of flexible elements about a central fluid storage element includes of urging an intravaginal device into a folding device; imparting relative rotation between at least a portion of the folding device and the intravaginal device; and contacting the plurality of flexible extensions with the folding device. Wherein the intravaginal device includes a fluid storage element and a plurality of flexible extensions extending therefrom, and the flexible extensions are folded about the fluid storage element in a uniform direction. Alternatively, in place of relative rotation, the flexible extensions are folded by means of guide rails of the folding device. Several apparatus may be employed in this and related methods. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165310 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING FLAT PRODUCTS - The device, which serves for processing flat products, particularly separated sheets of paper, includes a device body that is holding a tool, with which the flat products can be processed. The inventive device further includes a tool bearing that is connected to the device body and that includes at least one bearing drive unit, a control unit controlling the bearing drive unit, a tool drive unit and a modular tool unit that includes said tool and that can be actuated by the tool drive unit when it is coupled to the tool drive unit, wherein the modular tool unit is releasably held by the tool bearing and is movable by the bearing drive unit towards the tool drive unit under the control of the control unit until it is coupled with the tool drive unit. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165311 | FIXED ANGLE HYBRID CENTRIFUGE ROTOR - A fixed angle hybrid centrifuge rotor includes an outer portion of composite material reinforced with fiber at least along a peripheral direction, an inner portion having stiffness less than ⅕ of stiffness of the outer portion and provided with a plurality of slots receiving specimens, and a reinforcer of composite material mounted into the slots of the inner portion, the reinforcer fabricated from material having higher stiffness than that of the inner portion and reinforced with fiber along at least peripheral direction of the slot. The reinforcer penetrates the inner portion and at least a part of the reinforcer downwardly protrudes from the inner portion. The rotor can rotate at a high speed and provides improved safety. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165312 | COVER GLASS FOR SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - A cover glass for semiconductor package having thermal expansion coefficient conformable to plastic packages and allowing accurate detection of existence of foreign substances, dusts, etc. in an imaging test always having a low emission amount of alpha-ray, and a related production method. The cover glass comprises, in terms of percentage by mass, of from 58 to 75% of SiO | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165313 | FERROELECTRIC FILM, SOL-GEL SOLUTION, FILM FORMING METHOD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING FERROELECTRIC FILM - To produce a ferroelectric film including a non-lead material. An embodiment of the present invention is a ferroelectric film characterized by being represented by (Ba | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165314 | LAYERED CONVERSION SYNTHESIS OF ZEOLITES - A new synthesis technique has been developed to prepare a family of coherently grown composites of at least two zeotypes. Examples of these composites are represented by the empirical formula. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165315 | METHOD OF FORMING A HYDROCARBON CRACKING CATALYST - The method of forming a hydrocarbon cracking catalyst provides a method of varying or tuning the mesophase MCM-41 or microporous ZSM-5 properties in biporous ZSM-5/MCM-41 composites, depending on the requirements of the intended application. The method includes the steps of performing a surfactant-mediated hydrolysis of ZSM-5 to form a solution, and then adjusting the pH of the solution to selectively tune the microporous and mesoporous properties of the final ZSM-5/MCM-41 catalyst product. Following tuning, soluble aluminosilicates are hydrothermically condensed to form a mesoporous material over the remaining ZSM-5 particles to form the ZSM-5/MCM-41 composite. The ZSM-5/MCM-41 composite may be used as a hydrocarbon cracking catalyst for cracking gas, oil or the like. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165316 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A CATALYST WHICH CAN BE USED IN HYDROTREATMENT AND HYDROCONVERSION - A process for the preparation of a catalyst from a catalytic precursor comprising a support based on alumina and/or silica-alumina and/or zeolite and comprising at least one element of group VIB and optionally at least one element of group VIII, by impregnation of said precursor with a solution of a C1-C4 dialkyl succinate. An impregnation step for impregnation of said precursor which is dried, calcined or regenerated, with at least one solution containing at least one carboxylic acid other than acetic acid, then maturing and drying at a temperature less than or equal to 200° C., optionally a heat treatment at a temperature lower than 350° C., followed by an impregnation step with a solution containing at least one C1-C4 dialkyl succinate followed by maturing and drying at a temperature less than 200° C. without subsequent calcination step. The catalyst is used in hydrotreatment and/or hydroconversion. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165317 | COMPOSITION HAVING AN ACTIVE METAL OR PRECURSOR, AN AMINE COMPONENT AND A NON-AMINE CONTAINING POLAR ADDITIVE USEFUL IN THE CATALYTIC HYDROPROCESSING OF HYDROCARBONS, A METHOD OF MAKING SUCH CATALYST, AND A PROCESS OF USING SUCH CATALYST - A composition that comprises a support material that is loaded with an active metal or metal precursor, an amine component, and a non-amine containing polar additive. The composition is useful in the hydroprocessing of hydrocarbon feedstocks. The composition is prepared by incorporating a metal solution into a support material followed by incorporating therein an amine component and a non-amine containing polar additive. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165318 | METHANOL ELECTRO-OXIDATION CATALYST AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - The methanol electro-oxidation catalysts include nano-oxides of rare earth metals (i.e., cesium, praseodymium, neodymium and samarium) and platinum nano-particles. The nano-oxides of the rare earth metals are dispersed during synthesis of a support material, preferably formed from mesoporous carbon. The platinum nano-particles form between about 10 wt % and about 15 wt % of the methanol electro-oxidation catalyst, the rare earth metal forms between about 10 wt % and about 15 wt % of the methanol electro-oxidation catalyst, and carbon and oxygen forming the balance (between about 70 wt % and about 80 wt %) of the methanol electro-oxidation catalyst. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165319 | BROMINATED SORBENTS FOR REMOVING MERCURY FROM EMISSIONS PRODUCED DURING FUEL COMBUSTION - Activated cellulosic-based carbon is rendered more thermally stable by exposure to water or aqueous acid, and optionally, to a halogen and/or a halogen-containing compound. Such treated cellulosic-based carbon has enhanced thermal properties and is suitable for use in mitigating the content of hazardous substances in flue gases, especially flue gases having a temperature within the range of from about 100° C. to about 420° C. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165320 | STABILIZED HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION - A stabilized herbicidal composition comprising fenoxaprop ester herbicide in combination with pyrasulfotole. The present disclosure also provides for a method of stabilizing herbicidal compositions. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165321 | FORMULATIONS AND THEIR USE - The use of formulations comprising
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| 20130165322 | AQUEOUS ADJUVANT CONCENTRATES WITH IMPROVED SPRAY DRIFT PROPERTIES - Aqueous adjuvant concentrate with improved spray drift properties and method for its preparation comprising the steps of: i) dissolving from 15 to 30% by weight, on the weight of the final concentrate, of ammonium sulfate in water; ii) adding to the solution from 1 to 10% by weight, on the weight of the final concentrate, of anionic esters of alkyl polyglycosides; iii) dispersing in the solution from 2 to 10% by weight, on the weight of the final concentrate, of hydroxypropyl guar or hydroxypropyl guar acetate; iiii) adding ammonium sulfate to the dispersion to reach an ammonium sulfate final concentration comprised between 33 and 40% by weight. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165323 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - An herbicidal emulsifiable concentrate composition that contains Prodiamine herbicide that shows excellent spreadability and stability and is particularly suitable for effective control of weeds in general residential and commercial landscaped areas. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165324 | SUPERCONDUCTING CABLE - A superconducting cable is provided. The superconducting cable includes a core part including a former disposed at the center of the core part, one or more superconducting conductive layers with each electric phase disposed at the outside of the former in a radial directions, a insulating layer disposed at the outside of each the conductive layer in a radial direction and a shielding layer disposed at the outermost of the insulating layer; and a cryostat disposed at the outside of the core part in a radial direction with first space being interposed therebetween, having a vacuum part disposed therein and electrically wired to neutral pole (N pole). | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165325 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COOLING A SUPER CONDUCTING MACHINE - An apparatus and a method for cooling a super conducting machine are disclosed, in which at least two condenser areas each make thermal contact with a cold head, and in which the at least two condenser areas each have a connecting line, via which the at least two condenser areas are connected fluidically to an evaporator area. A liquid cooling fluid can be moved or pumped from at least one condenser area into the evaporator area by way of a temperature difference, and a pressure difference associated therewith, in the at least two condenser areas. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165326 | SUPERCONDUCTING CABLE LINE - In a superconducting cable line in which a superconducting cable is connected to a terminal connecting part or an intermediate connecting part, an offset part in which a superconducting cable is laid in a curved-shape is provided near the terminal connecting part or the intermediate connecting part. Further, when it is assumed that the superconducting cable is movable in the offset part, an external tube of the superconducting cable is fixed such that a maximum amplitude part which maximizes the amount of movement of the superconducting cable following thermal expansion and contraction of a cable core becomes immovable. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165327 | Method for Sequencing a Polynucelotide Template - The invention provides methods for pairwise sequencing of a double-stranded polynucleotide template, which methods result in the sequential determination of nucleotide sequences in two distinct and separate regions of the polynucleotide template. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165328 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR KINETIC ANALYSIS AND DETERMINATION OF NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCES - A method of distinguishing nucleotide sequences for different nucleic acid molecules including the steps of (a) mixing a plurality of different nucleic acid molecules with polymerase molecules and nucleotide molecules, wherein the different nucleic acid molecules are attached to a surface in the form of an array of nucleic acid features; (b) determining a transient state of the polymerase molecules at the nucleic acid features; and (c) identifying a subset of nucleic acid features that correctly incorporate the nucleotide molecules based on the transient state of the polymerase molecules at the nucleic acid features, thereby distinguishing the nucleotide sequences for the different nucleic acid molecules. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165329 | MULTIMODE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING A SAMPLE - A multimode detection system for detecting one or more samples is provided. The detection system comprises an electromagnetic radiation source, a reference arm, and a sample arm comprising a sensing substrate having a plurality of sample fields, wherein the sample fields are configured to receive the one or more samples. The system further comprises a phase difference generator configured to introduce pathlength differences in the reference arm, sample arm, or both, a spatial light modulator operatively coupled to the reference arm, sample arm, or both, wherein the spatial light modulator is configured to modulate incident radiation, resultant radiation, or both in the reference arm, sample arm, or both, and an imaging spectrometer configured to discriminate between two or more spatially separated sample en two or more spatially separated sample fields. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165330 | PHOTOACTIVATED CHEMICAL BLEACHING OF DYES - Methods comprising the use of photoactivated chemical bleaching for detecting multiple targets in a biological sample are provided. The methods include the steps of providing a biological sample containing multiple targets, binding at least one probe to one or more target present in the sample, and observing a signal from the probe. The method further includes the steps of contacting the sample comprising the bound probe with an electron transfer reagent and irradiating the sample, thereby initiating a photoreaction that substantially inactivates the probe by photoactivated chemical bleaching. The method further includes the steps of binding at least one probe to one or more target present in the sample, and observing a signal from the probe. The process of binding, observing and bleaching may be iteratively repeated. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165331 | CHROMOSOME COPY NUMBER GAIN AS A BIOMARKER OF UROTHELIAL CARCINOMA LETHALITY - Diagnostic assays for medically classifying cancer patients are provided. The method comprises assessing a tissue sample of the patient for the presence of a copy number gain of chromosome regions 1q23.3 and/or 1q21.2. Copy number gain of chromosome regions 1q23.3 and/or 1q21.2 is indicative of a less favorable prognosis as compared to the prognosis if there was no copy number gain in the same regions. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165332 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF IMMUNE RELATED DISEASES - The present invention relates to compositions containing novel proteins and methods of using those compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of immune related diseases. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165333 | Methods and Systems for Preparing Irreversible Inhibitors of Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases - Described herein are the preparation and use of novel bromo-phosphonomethylphenylalanine amino acid derivatives (BrPmp) and BrPmp-containing peptides as specific, irreversible protein tyrosine phosphatase inhibitors, which are suitable for application in peptide synthesis. These derivatives are particularly advantageous since their synthesis is both easy and scalable, and they are suitable for peptide synthesis. The BrPmp derivatives described herein can be appropriately protected to allow for solid phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) and incorporation into peptides for preparation of protein tyrosine phosphatase inhibitors and inhibitor libraries. The peptides and peptide libraries can be used to identify new protein tyrosine phosphatase specific sequences and profile protein tyrosine phosphatase activity in cell lysates, diagnostic samples and biopsy samples. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165334 | INTEGRATED ASSAY THAT COMBINES FLOW-CYTOMETRY AND MULTIPLEXED HPV GENOTYPE IDENTIFICATION - A two part assay is disclosed that enables collection of both protein biomarker phenotype and specific HPV genotype data from within a clinically derived population of cervical epithelial cells. Presence of multiple transformation-associated protein biomarkers acts as a gating criterion for cell sorting, followed by application of a PCR protocol sensitive enough to detect and identify individual HPV types from within the cells captured during sorting. The workflow has been optimized to work with cells conventionally fixed in PreservCyt (Cytyc), and it can be performed on residual cells remaining in a stored sample after a Pap test has been performed. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165335 | MULTIPLEX MEASURE OF ISOTYPE ANTIGEN RESPONSE - The application discloses methods for simultaneous detection and quantifying multiple target analytes, including immunoglobulin isotypes and sub-classes, single and multiple protein antibodies within a test sample in a single reaction vessel. The method uses reaction wells as on a multi-well plate, each single well comprising microarrays of: calibration spots, having a predetermined quantity of a target analyte; and capture spots, having multiple agent antibodies, including isotypes and subclasses that specifically bind the target analytes. The captured analytes and the calibration spots are detected with fluorescently labeled antibodies specific for each analyte. The application also discloses methods for detecting and quantifying biomarkers, therapeutic proteins and patient derived antibodies; the use of secondary reagents to determine immunoglobulin classes Ig G, A, M, E and sub-classes including IgG1, IgG2, IgG3, IgG4 and IgA. The intensity of each fluorescent signal allows measurement of a specific immune response to a therapeutic protein and associated analytes. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165336 | Biomarkers for Diagnosing Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder - The invention relates to the identification and selection of novel biomarkers and the identification and selection of novel biomarker combinations which are differentially expressed in blood and useful in diagnosing schizophrenia and/or bipolar disorder as well as monitoring therapeutic efficacy of treatment for schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. The measurement of expression levels of the products of the biomarkers and combinations of biomarkers of the invention can be used to diagnose schizophrenia and/or bipolar disorder. Measurement of the expression level of products of biomarkers of the invention using polynucleotides and proteins which specifically and/or selectively hybridize to the products of the biomarkers of the invention are also encompassed within the scope of the invention as are compositions and kits containing said polynucleotides and proteins. Further encompassed by the invention is the use of the polynucleotides and proteins to monitor the efficacy of therapeutic regimens. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165337 | IDENTIFICATION OF MULTIGENE BIOMARKERS - Methods for identifying multigene biomarkers for predicting sensitivity or resistance to an anti-cancer drug of interest, or multigene cancer prognostic biomarkers are disclosed. The disclosed methods are based on the classification of the mammalian genome into 51 transcription clusters, i.e., non-overlapping, functionally relevant groups of genes whose intra-group transcript levels are highly correlated. Also disclosed are specific multigene biomarkers for predicting sensitivity or resistance to tivozanib, or rapamycin, and a specific multigene biomarker for determining breast cancer prognosis, all of which were identified using the methods disclosed herein. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165338 | BIOMARKERS FOR DETERMINATION OF TEMPORAL PHASE OF ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY - The invention relates to a method for determining the temporal phase of acute kidney injury, comprising obtaining a test sample from a subject and measuring the expression level of at least one biomarker selected from the group comprising Chac1, Birc5 and Angpt17. The invention also relates to a method for determining the early early phase, the late early phase, the severity and/or timing of acute kidney injury via analysis of the biomarkers Chac1, Birc5 and/or Angptl7, in addition to a test kit for carrying out said methods and antibodies directed against Chac1, Birc5 or Angptl7. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165339 | SAPP-ALPHA AS A BIOMARKER FOR PREDICTION OF INFLAMMATORY AND AUTOIMMUNE-RELATED DISORDERS - The subject invention pertains to the use of amyloid precursor protein-alpha (sAPP-α) as a biomarker for prediction of a subject's risk of developing inflammatory and/or autoimmune-related disorders. In addition, the present invention provides methods for optimizing vaccine schedules and compositions, thereby preventing or reducing the risks of vaccine-induced inflammatory and/or autoimmune-related disorders. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165340 | MULTIPLEX COLON CANCER MARKER PANEL - The present invention provides a specific combination of colon cancer markers based on statistical knowledge, which is capable of detecting a larger number of colon cancer patients in an earlier stage while maintaining high specificity. A multiplex colon cancer marker panel comprising a combination of five colon cancer markers of Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5, Carbohydrate antigen 19-9, Galectin-4, APEX nuclease and Actin-related protein 2. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165341 | STRUCTURE-ACTIVITY RELATIONSHIPS - The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for screening a plurality of polypeptide variants. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165342 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EXTENDING DYNAMIC RANGE IN ASSAYS FOR THE DETECTION OF MOLECULES OR PARTICLES - Described herein are systems and methods for extending the dynamic range of assay methods and systems used for determining the concentration of analyte molecules or particles in a fluid sample. In some embodiments, a method comprises spatially segregating a plurality of analyte molecules in a fluid sample into a plurality of locations. At least a portion of the locations may be addressed to determine the percentage of said locations containing at least one analyte molecule. Based at least in part on the percentage, a measure of the concentration of analyte molecules in the fluid sample may be determined using an analog, intensity-based detection/analysis method/system and/or a digital detection/analysis method/system. In some cases, the assay may comprise the use of a plurality of capture objects. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165343 | IDENTIFICATION OF MULTIGENE BIOMARKERS - Methods for identifying multigene biomarkers for predicting sensitivity or resistance to an anti-cancer drug of interest, or multigene cancer prognostic biomarkers are disclosed. The disclosed methods are based on the classification of the mammalian genome into 51 transcription clusters, i.e., non-overlapping, functionally relevant groups of genes whose intra-group transcript levels are highly correlated. Also disclosed are specific multigene biomarkers for predicting sensitivity or resistance to tivozanib, or rapamycin, and a specific multigene biomarker for determining breast cancer prognosis, all of which were identified using the methods disclosed herein. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165344 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND PROGNOSIS OF RENAL INJURY AND RENAL FAILURE - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for monitoring, diagnosis, prognosis, and determination of treatment regimens in subjects suffering from or suspected of having a renal injury. In particular, the invention relates to using a one or more assays configured to detect a kidney injury marker selected from the group consisting of Cancer antigen CA 15-3, C-C Motif chemokine 18, C-C Motif chemokine 24, Cathepsin D, C-X-C Motif chemokine 13, C-C motif chemokine 8, Interleukin-2 receptor alpha chain, Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 3, Interleukin-11, Matrix Metalloproteinase-8, Transforming growth factor alpha, IgG1, and IgG2 as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers in renal injuries. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165345 | METHOD FOR ASSAYING PERITONITIS IN HUMANS - The present invention relates to a reliable method of prediction of infectious peritonitis in humans, wherein the level of pancreatic stone protein/regenerating protein (PSP/reg) is determined in serum or plasma, and a high level is indicative of the development and the severity of peritonitis, allowing the classification of patients according to risk. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165346 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SCREENING A LIBRARY OF SAMPLES - A continuous throughput microfluidic system includes an input system configured to provide a sequential stream of sample plugs; a droplet generator arranged in fluid connection with the input system to receive the sequential stream of sample plugs and configured to provide an output stream of droplets; a droplet treatment system arranged in fluid connection with the droplet generator to receive the output stream of droplets in a sequential order and configured to provide a stream of treated droplets in the sequential order; a detection system arranged to obtain detection signals from the treated droplets in the sequential order; a control system configured to communicate with the input system, the droplet generator, and the droplet treatment system; and a data processing and storage system configured to communicate with the control system and the detection system. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165347 | USE OF TERMINAL DEOXYNUCLEOTIDYL TRANSFERASE FOR MUTAGENIC DNA REPAIR TO GENERATE VARIABILITY, AT A DETERMINED POSITION IN DNA - The invention relates to a method of generating junctional variability in the nucleotide sequence of a polynucleotide of interest present in an intrachromosomal substrate/context in a eukaryotic cell which is competent for canonical Non Homologous End Joining pathway (NHEJ) repair, involving the generation of double-strand break (DSB) in the DNA sequence of said polynucleotide, and involving the use of polymerase Terminal Deoxynucleotidyl Transferase (TdT) in conditions enabling said TdT to add Non-templated nucleotides (N nucleotides) before ligation through the canonical Non Homologous End Joining pathway (NHEJ) thereby allowing a mutagenic repair to take place at the DSB site. The invention also relates to a library of eukaryotic cells and a collection of recombinant clones obtained by implementing the method of the invention on a population of eukaryotic cells, as well as a method for determining occurrence(s) of generation of double strand break(s) in a cell, or in a population of cells, after evaluation of the generated junctional variability. The invention further relates to the use of TdT as a marker of DSB events. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165348 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SYNTHESIZING PROTEIN FROM DNA MOLECULE CAPTURED IN MICROCHAMBER - Provided are a method and a device for synthesizing proteins from DNA molecules captured in microchambers, whereby the distance between microchambers can be shortened, thereby allowing the density of arrays to be increased. Microchambers ( | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165349 | SYNTHESIS OF OLIGOMERS IN ARRAYS - Systems, including apparatus and methods, for synthesis of oligomers in arrays. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165350 | SURFACE LINKERS FOR ARRAY SYNTHESIS - The present invention provide several methods of derivatizing a surface of a support with one or more linkers thus providing a suitable platform for synthesis of a polymer array, particular a nucleic acid array. Some methods derivatize a surface with a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) of a linker. The SAM confers advantages of hydrolytic stability, broad compatibility with synthesis and detection chemistries, and reduced emergence of latent functional groups during polymer array synthesis. Substrates can also be derivatized with multi-layers of SAMs providing greater hydrolytic stability. Substrates can also be derivatized by synthesizing a linker in situ on the substrate by atom transfer radical polymerization of functional and functional monomers. Appropriate selection of monomers reduces emergence of latent functional groups in subsequent array synthesis. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165351 | Method to Reduce Salt Necessary to Reach Saturation of Drilling Fluids - The addition of a non-aqueous, non-oleaginous component into an aqueous-based drilling fluid may reduce the amount of salt necessary for the aqueous-based drilling fluid to reach saturation. The amount of the non-aqueous, non-oleaginous component within the aqueous-based drilling fluid may range from about 5 vol % to about 95 vol %. The component may be, but is not limited to glycol, glycerin, polyol, alcohol, and combinations thereof. The aqueous-based drilling fluid may then be used for drilling a wellbore into a subterranean reservoir that contains salt and thereby prevent or inhibit the salt from being leached from the subterranean reservoir. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165352 | Well Treatment Fluid Compositions and Methods of Use That Include a Delayed Release Percarbonate Formulation - A well treatment fluid and method of use includes water, at least one hydratable polymer, an optional crosslinking agent, and a delayed release percarbonate formulation effective to reduce initial viscosity of the fluid after a period of time. Also disclosed are processes for fracturing a subterranean formation. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165353 | STABLE SUSPENSIONS OF CARBON NANOPARTICLES FOR NANO-ENHANCED PDC, LBL COATINGS, AND COOLANTS - A nanocomposite comprises a matrix; and a nanoparticle comprising an ionic polymer disposed on the surface of the nanoparticle, the nanoparticle being dispersed in and/or disposed on the matrix. A method of making a nanocomposite, comprises combining a nanoparticle and an ionic liquid; polymerizing the ionic liquid to form an ionic polymer; disposing the ionic polymer on the nanoparticle; and combining the nanoparticle with the ionic polymer and a matrix to form the nanocomposite. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165354 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING ENGINE FUEL EFFICIENCY - A method for improving fuel efficiency in an engine lubricated with a lubricating oil by using as the lubricating oil a formulated oil having a composition comprising: a lubricating oil base stock; and a viscosity index improver comprising at least one propylene-based polymer. The at least one propylene-based polymer comprises from 60 wt % to 98 wt % propylene derived units and from 2 wt % to 40 wt % units derived from one or more other alpha olefins, a weight average molecular weight (Mw) as measured by GPC of from 100,000 to 500,000, a number average molecular weight (Mn) as measured by GPC of from 100,000 to 400,000, a molecular weight distribution (MWD=Mw/Mn) of from 1 to 2; and a mole ratio of propylene to one or more other alpha olefins from 50:50 to 85:15. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165355 | Hydroxychroman Derivatives As Engine Oil Antioxidants - A lubricant and concentrate composition comprises a hydroxychroman derived antioxidant and a method for improving the performance of a lubricant composition, especially a lubricant composition for an internal combustion engine, comprising the use of a lubricant containing said antioxidant. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165356 | LUBRICATING OIL COMPOSITION FOR FLUID DYNAMIC BEARING AND HDD MOTOR FABRICATED USING THE SAME - There are provided a lubricating oil composition for a fluid dynamic bearing, and a HDD motor fabricated using the same. The lubricating oil composition includes an ester base oil and 0.01 to 3.00 parts by weight of an additive relative to 100 parts by weight of the base oil and has a density of 0.900 g/cm | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165357 | Lubricant compositions for SI-AL alloy surfaces and methods for using - A lubricant composition including: (A) greater than 50 wt % of a base stock based on the total weight of the composition selected from the group consisting of that of a Group III base oil, a Group IV base oil, and a combination thereof; and (B) one or more additional components. The one or more additional components are selected from the group consisting of: (i) one or more high or medium base carboxylate detergents; (ii) one or more low base carboxylate detergents, wherein the low base carboxylate detergent is present at a level of 0.60 wt % or less based on the total weight of the composition; (iii) one or more low base carboxylate detergents and one or more aromatics-containing base stock(s); and (iv) one or more phenolic detergents. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165358 | COMB POLYOLEFIN, PROCESS FOR MAKING, AND BLENDS/COMPOSITIONS HAVING SAME - Provided is a comb polyolefin. The comb polyolefin has a copolymer of a multifunctional acrylate monomer and a α,ω-diene monomer terminated with a polyolefin substituent. There is also a process for making a comb polyolefin. There is also a polymer backbone. There is also a polyolefin blend. There is also a lubricant composition including the comb polyolefin. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165359 | POST-TREATED SULFURIZED SALT OF AN ALKYL-SUBSTITUTED HYDROXYAROMATIC COMPOSITION - Disclosed herein is a post-treated salt of a sulfurized alkyl-substituted hydroxyaromatic composition which is a reaction product of (a) a salt of a sulfurized alkyl-substituted hydroxyaromatic composition, wherein the alkyl-substituted hydroxyaromatic compound is derived from alkylation of a hydroxyaromatic compound with one or more olefins comprising C | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165360 | POLYVINYL ETHER BASED HIGH PERFORMANCE SYNTHETIC FLUIDS PREPARED USING CATIONIC POLYMERIZWATION - The synthesis of high performance polyvinyl ether (PVE) synthetic fluids using a Lewis acid based cationic polymerization process is disclosed. The polyvinyl ether fluid have repeating vinyl ether units of the general formula —[CH | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165361 | VINYL ETHER POLYMER FLUIDS MADE USING CONTROLLED LIVING CATIONIC POLYMERIZATION AND THEIR USE AS SYNTHETIC LUBRICANT BASESTOCKS - The synthesis of high performance polyvinyl ether (PVE) fluids using a Lewis acid based cationic polymerization process is disclosed. The polyvinyl ether fluid have repeating vinyl ether units of the general formula —[CH | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165362 | Viscosity Index Improvers for Lubricating Oil Compositions - Polymers suitable for use as a viscosity index improver for lubricating oil compositions including linear polymers characterized by the formula: | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165363 | Solvent Compositions Including 1-Chloro-3,3,3-Trifluoropropene And Uses Thereof - The present invention relates to solvent compositions including an effective amount of 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and uses thereof. In certain aspects, such solvent compositions may be applied to the surface of an article or portion of an article having an ink or ink-based marking so as to remove the ink or ink-based marking without deleteriously impacting the article or surface of the article. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165364 | CLEANING AGENT FOR REMOVAL OF SOLDERING FLUX - A composition effective for removing solder fluxes either as a concentrated material or when diluted with water. The composition is effective in removing all types of solder fluxes including rosin type, resin type, no-clean, low residue, lead-free, organic acid and water soluble soldering fluxes. The composition comprises tripropylene glycol butyl ether and an alkali and has a pH of greater than 7.5. The composition may contain additional optional solvents and additives to enhance cleaning of articles or to impart other properties to the composition. The composition can be contacted with a surface to be cleaned in a number of ways and under a number of conditions depending on the manufacturing or processing variables present. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165365 | TREATMENT LIQUID FOR INHIBITING PATTERN COLLAPSE IN MICROSTRUCTURES, AND MICROSTRUCTURE MANUFACTURING METHOD USING SAID TREATMENT LIQUID - There are provided a processing liquid for suppressing pattern collapse of a microstructure which includes at least one compound selected from the group consisting of an imidazolium halide containing an alkyl group having 12, 14 or 16 carbon atoms, a pyridinium halide containing an alkyl group having 14 or 16 carbon atoms and an ammonium halide containing an alkyl group having 16 or 18 carbon atoms, and water; and a method for producing a microstructure formed of silicon oxide using the processing liquid. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165366 | Fragrance Tablet and Method - A fragrance tablet having a fragrance selected from the group consisting of synthetic fragrances, natural fragrances and essential oils; and a fragrance tablet delivery device, wherein said fragrance tablet delivery device is water soluble and related method is disclosed. The fragrance tablet dissolves in wash water and mixes with non-fragranced laundry detergent to create a desired scent. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165367 | ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE CLEANING SOLUTION - An environmentally safe cleaning solution, which can be employed to aggressively clean all common materials, including those conventionally only dry-cleaned, without damage to these materials, and without employing toxic or environmentally hazardous components. The cleaning solution includes liquid detergent, fabric softener, ammonia, household bleach, and liquid dish soap, mixed with distilled water. The mixture quickly stabilizes without degradation or separation on prolonged storage. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165368 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOUNDS - A composition for use in the prevention and/or treatment of microbial infection comprising essentially of one or more pure alkanol alkoxylates, diol alkoxylates and/or triol alkoxylates. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165369 | METHOD OF TREATING OBESITY AND METABOLIC DISORDERS RELATED TO EXCESS ADIPOSE TISSUE BY ADMINISTRATION OF sFRP-- PEPTIDE - Disclosed is a method of reducing the amount of adipose tissue in a subject comprising administering to the subject an amount of an sFRP-5 peptide effective to reduce the amount of adipose tissue, or an amount of a molecule effective to stimulate expression of the sFRP-5 peptide in the subject. Also disclosed is a screen for molecules that can reduce the amount of adipose tissue in a subject. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165370 | Counteracting Drug-Induced Obesity Using GLP-1 Agonists - The present invention describes administering a GLP-1 agonist to treat obesity caused by the administration of an obesity-inducing drug. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165371 | SPRAY-DRYING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A spray-drying apparatus includes a drying chamber that has a first end, a second end, and at least one side wall extending between the first and second ends to define an interior of the drying chamber having a center axis. A nozzle can be positioned at the first end of the drying chamber and be configured to atomize liquid and spray the atomized liquid into the interior of the drying chamber at a maximum spray pattern angle relative to the center axis. A heating device can be provided to heat the liquid prior to introduction into the drying chamber. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165372 | THERAPEUTIC AGENT PREPARATIONS FOR DELIVERY INTO A LUMEN OF THE INTESTINAL TRACT USING A SWALLOWABLE DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - Embodiments of the invention provide swallowable devices, preparations and methods for delivering drugs and other therapeutic agents within the GI tract. Many embodiments provide a swallowable device for delivering the agents. Particular embodiments provide a swallowable device such as a capsule for delivering drugs into the intestinal wall or other GI lumen. Embodiments also provide various drug preparations that are configured to be contained within the capsule, advanced from the capsule into the intestinal wall and degrade to release the drug into the bloodstream to produce a therapeutic effect. The preparation can be operably coupled to delivery means having a first configuration where the preparation is contained in the capsule and a second configuration where the preparation is advanced out of the capsule into the intestinal wall. Embodiments of the invention are particularly useful for the delivery of drugs which are poorly absorbed, tolerated and/or degraded within the GI tract. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165373 | THERAPEUTIC AGENT PREPARATIONS FOR DELIVERY INTO A LUMEN OF THE INTESTINAL TRACT USING A SWALLOWABLE DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - Embodiments of the invention provide swallowable devices, preparations and methods for delivering drugs and other therapeutic agents within the GI tract. Many embodiments provide a swallowable device for delivering the agents. Particular embodiments provide a swallowable device such as a capsule for delivering drugs into the intestinal wall or other GI lumen. Embodiments also provide various drug preparations that are configured to be contained within the capsule, advanced from the capsule into the intestinal wall and degrade to release the drug into the bloodstream to produce a therapeutic effect. The preparation can be operably coupled to delivery means having a first configuration where the preparation is contained in the capsule and a second configuration where the preparation is advanced out of the capsule into the intestinal wall. Embodiments of the invention are particularly useful for the delivery of drugs which are poorly absorbed, tolerated and/or degraded within the GI tract. | 2013-06-27 |
| 20130165374 | PREVENTION OF ALLERGY AT WEANING - A nutritional composition comprising a partially hydrolysed milk protein having a degree of hydrolysis between 15 and 25% and 50 to 1000 nanograms of TGF-β per 100 ml of ready to consume composition and methods for the primary prevention of allergic reactions to newly introduced dietary protein at weaning and the prevention of development of atopic diseases in a young mammal at weaning comprising feeding to the young mammal a therapeutic amount of the composition are disclosed. | 2013-06-27 |
