27th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 54 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130172590 | EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID-PRODUCING MICROORGANISMS, FATTY ACID COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USES THEREOF - The present invention is directed to isolated microorganisms as well as strains and mutants thereof, biomasses, microbial oils, compositions, and cultures; methods of producing the microbial oils, biomasses, and mutants; and methods of using the isolated microorganisms, biomasses, and microbial oils. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172591 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING IRON METHACRYLATE AND HYDROXYALKYL METHACRYLATE - There is provided a method for producing iron methacrylate being inexpensive, and being high in activity and selectivity and good in solubility to a reaction liquid when being used in production of a hydroxyalkyl methacrylate as a catalyst. The method for producing iron methacrylate for production of a hydroxyalkyl methacrylate according to the present invention includes subjecting a mixture of a metallic iron having an oxygen atom content by XRF analysis of the surface thereof of 6% by mass or lower, and methacrylic acid to a heat treatment at 95° C. or higher and lower than 110° C. for 100 to 600 min. The method for producing a hydroxyalkyl methacrylate according to the present invention includes reacting an alkylene oxide with methacrylic acid to produce the hydroxyalkyl methacrylate, wherein iron methacrylate produced by the method according to the present invention is used as a catalyst. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172592 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING HYDROPHILIC SILICONE PREPOLYMER - A method for manufacturing a hydrophilic silicone prepolymer is disclosed. The method comprises ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of cyclosiloxanes, hydrosilylation of polysiloxanes, copolymerization, and end-capping reaction. After the above processes, the hydrophilic silicone prepolymer can be obtained. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172593 | Synthesis of Organohalosilane Monomers From Conventionally Uncleavable Direct Process Residue - Disclosed herein is a catalytic process for the synthesis of organohalosilane monomers from tetraorganodihalodisilanes and other compounds that are not cleaved during the conventional hydrochlorination of Direct Process Residue. The process is characterized by the use of a catalyst containing (1) one or more heterocyclic amines and/or one or more heterocyclic ammonium halides, and (2) one or more quaternary Group 15 onium compounds. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172594 | Synthesis of Organohalosilane Monomers Via Enhanced Cleavage of Direct Process Residue - Discloses herein is a catalytic process for producing organohalosilane monomers from a high-boiling residue resulting from the Direct Reaction of an organohalide with silicon. The high-boiling residue contains more conventionally cleavable compounds than conventionally uncleavable compounds. The process includes heating the residue in the presence of a catalyst comprising (1) one or more heterocyclic amines and/or one or more heterocyclic ammonium halides, and (2) one or more quaternary Group 15 onium compounds. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172595 | METHOD FOR PREPARING DI-ORGANO-DIALKOXYSILANES - The present invention relates to a method for preparing di-organo-dialkoxysilanes, in particular di-organo-dialkoxysilanes wherein one or both of the organic substituents are bulky. The method comprises reacting a tetraalkoxysilane compound with a first Grignard reagent to form a mono-organo-tri-alkoxysilane compound, which is then reacted with a chlorinating agent to form a chlorinated mono-organo-di-alkoxysilane which is then reacted with a second Grignard reagent to form the di-organo-di-alkoxysilane compound. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172596 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING 6-CHLORODIBENZO[D,F][1,3,2]DIOXAPHOSPHEPIN - The present invention relates to a process for preparing 6-chlorodibenzo[d,f][1,3,2]dioxaphosphepin (I) | 2013-07-04 |
20130172597 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING OPTICALLY ACTIVE 1,2-BIS(DIALKYLPHOSPHINO)BENZENE DERIVATIVE - An industrially advantageous method for producing an optically active 1,2-bis(dialkylphosphino)benzene derivative of the present invention is provided. The method is characterized in that a phosphine-borane compound represented by the following general formula (1) is subjected to a deboronation reaction, followed by lithiation, then the reaction product is subjected to reaction with an alkyldihalogenophosphine represented by R | 2013-07-04 |
20130172598 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ETHYLENE GLYCOL DIMETHACRYLATE - The present invention relates to a process for preparing ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, which comprises transesterification of ethylene glycol with an ester of methacrylic acid in the presence of catalysts, wherein a combination comprising lithium amide (LiNH | 2013-07-04 |
20130172599 | SILICA-BASED MATERIAL AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, NOBLE METAL SUPPORTED MATERIAL AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING CARBOXYLIC ACIDS BY USING THE SAME AS CATALYST - A silica-based material comprising:
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20130172600 | Novel Polymers - The invention relates to novel crosslinkable copolymers which are obtainable by (a) copolymerizing at least two different hydrophilic monomers selected from the group consisting of N,N-dimethyl acrylamide (DMA), 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate (HEA), glycidyl methacrylate (GMA), N-vinylpyrrolidone (NVP), acrylic acid (AA) and a C | 2013-07-04 |
20130172601 | IRIDIUM CATALYSTS FOR CARBONYLATION - A solid catalyst comprising an effective amount of iridium and at least one second metal selected from gallium, zinc, indium and germanium associated with a solid support material is useful for vapor phase carbonylation to produce carboxylic acids and esters from alkyl alcohols, esters, ethers or ester-alcohol mixtures. The iridium and at least one second metal are deposited on a support material. In some embodiments of the invention, the catalyst is useful for vapor phase carbonylation. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172602 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF ALLYL ACETATE - A process for production of allyl acetate includes steps of reacting acetic acid | 2013-07-04 |
20130172603 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SHELL CATALYST AND SHELL CATALYST - A method for producing a shell catalyst is provided which comprises a porous catalyst support shaped body with an outer shell in which at least one transition metal in metal form is contained, comprising: providing catalyst support shaped bodies; applying a transition-metal precursor compound to an outer shell of the catalyst support shaped bodies; and converting the metal component of the transition-metal precursor compound into the metal form by reduction in a process gas at a temperature of from 50 to 500° C., wherein the temperature and the duration of the reduction are chosen such that the product of reduction temperature in ° C. and reduction time in hours lies in a range of from 50 to 5000, more preferably 80 to 2500, further preferably 80 to 2000, and more preferably 100 to 1500. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172604 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF METHYLENE DIPHENYL DIISOCYANATE ISOMER MIXTURES WITH SPECIFIC ISOMER DISTRIBUTIONS AND NEW PRODUCTS DERIVED - The present invention a process and apparatus for the production of methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) isomer mixtures with a low 2,2′-MDI isomer content and a high 2,4′-MDI isomer content. The resulting mixtures have an increased reactivity and are acceptable in food grade application due to the reduction in primary aromatic amines formed during the curing process. The process and apparatus also include controlling the amount of 4,4′-MDI, which is the most reactive isomer in the mixture allowing use in a wide variety of applications. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172605 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING TEREPHTHALIC ACID - Methods of producing terephthalic acid are described. The methods involve using a p-xylene stream enriched with p-toluic acid. The p-xylene stream enriched with p-toluic acid, a solvent comprising an ionic liquid and optionally a carboxylic acid, a bromine source, a catalyst, and an oxidizing agent are contacted to produce a product comprising terephthalic acid. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172606 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING TEREPHTHALIC ACID - Methods and apparatus for producing terephthalic acid using a p-xylene stream enriched with p-toluic acid are described. The apparatus includes first and second reactor zones. The reactor zones can be in the same reactor or in different reactors. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172607 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING TEREPHTHALIC ACID - Methods of producing terephthalic acid are described. The methods involve using a substantially pure p-toluic acid stream. The substantially pure p-toluic acid stream, a solvent comprising an ionic liquid and optionally a carboxylic acid, a bromine source, a catalyst, and an oxidizing agent are contacted to produce a product comprising terephthalic acid. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172608 | PROCESS FOR OXIDIZING AN ALKYL-AROMATIC COMPOUND - Processes for oxidizing an alkyl-aromatic compound are described. The processes include contacting an alkyl-aromatic compound, a solvent, a bromine source, a catalyst, and an oxidizing agent to produce a product comprising at least one of an aromatic alcohol, an aromatic aldehyde, an aromatic ketone, and an aromatic carboxylic acid. The composition of the solvent is controlled to reduce the impurities in the product. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172609 | PROCESS FOR OXIDIZING AN ALKYL-AROMATIC COMPOUND - A process for oxidizing an alkyl-aromatic compound to reduce the level of impurities is described. The solvent pH level controlled to reduce the impurities. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172610 | PROCESS FOR OXIDIZING ALKYL-AROMATIC COMPOUNDS - A process for oxidizing an alkyl-aromatic compound is described. The process includes oxidizing the alkyl-aromatic compound to produce a first oxidation product; contacting at least a portion of the first oxidation product, a solvent comprising an ionic liquid, a bromine source, a catalyst, and an oxidizing agent to produce a second product comprising a mother liquor and at least one of an aromatic alcohol, an aromatic aldehyde, an aromatic ketone, and an aromatic carboxylic acid; and adding at least a portion of the mother liquor in the contacting step. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172611 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING TEREPHTHALIC ACID - Methods of producing terephthalic acid are described. The methods involve using a substantially pure 4-CBA stream. The substantially pure 4-CBA stream, a solvent comprising an ionic liquid and optionally a carboxylic acid, a bromine source, a catalyst, and an oxidizing agent are contacted to produce a product comprising terephthalic acid. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172612 | PROCESS FOR OXIDIZING ALKYL-AROMATIC COMPOUNDS - A process for oxidizing an alkyl-aromatic compound is described. The process includes oxidizing the alkyl-aromatic compound to produce a first oxidation product; contacting at least a portion of the first oxidation product, a solvent comprising an ionic liquid, a bromine source, a catalyst, and an oxidizing agent to produce a second oxidation product comprising at least one of an aromatic alcohol, an aromatic aldehyde, an aromatic ketone, and an aromatic carboxylic acid. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172613 | PROCESS FOR OXIDIZING ALKYL-AROMATIC COMPOUNDS - A process for oxidizing an alkyl-aromatic compound is described. The process includes contacting the alkyl-aromatic compound, a solvent comprising a precursor of at least one ionic liquid, a bromine source, a catalyst, and an oxidizing agent to produce an oxidation product comprising at least one of an aromatic alcohol, an aromatic aldehyde, an aromatic ketone, and an aromatic carboxylic acid. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172614 | PRODUCTION OF ACETIC ACID WITH HIGH CONVERSION RATE - A process for producing acetic acid comprising the steps of reacting carbon monoxide and at least one of methanol and a methanol derivative in a first reactor under conditions effective to produce a crude acetic acid product; separating the crude acetic acid product into at least one derivative stream, at least one of the at least one derivative stream comprising residual carbon monoxide; and reacting at least a portion of the residual carbon monoxide with at least one of methanol and a methanol derivative over a metal catalyst in a second reactor to produce additional acetic acid. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172615 | CATALYST FOR PRODUCING UNSATURATED ALDEHYDE AND/OR UNSATURATED CARBOXYLIC ACID, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING UNSATURATED ALDEHYDE AND/OR UNSATURATED CARBOXYLIC ACID USING THE CATALYST - Provided is a catalyst for production of unsaturated aldehyde and/or unsaturated carboxylic acid, which shows excellent mechanical strength and low attrition loss and is capable of producing the object product(s) at a high yield. The catalyst comprises a catalytically active component containing molybdenum, bismuth and iron as the essential ingredients, and inorganic fibers, and is characterized in that the inorganic fibers contain at least an inorganic fiber having an average diameter of at least 8 μm and another inorganic fiber having an average diameter not more than 6 μm. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172616 | Preparation of a,B-Ethylenically Unsaturated Carboxylic Salts By Catalytic Carboxylation Of Alkenes - In a process for preparing an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt of an α,β-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, a) a transition metal-alkene complex is reacted with CO | 2013-07-04 |
20130172617 | METHOD FOR PREPARING A COMPLEX OF AN ACID AND A METAL - The invention concerns a method for preparing a complex of an acid chosen from among methionine, 2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutanoic acid (HMTBA) and lactic acid, and of at least one metal, starting from said acid and a mineral metal source, wherein the acid is caused to react with the mineral metal source in an extruder. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172618 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF 4-IODO-3-NITROBENZAMIDE - A process for the preparation of 4-iodo-3-nitrobenzamide free from the impurities formed due to nucleophilic substitution of the labile iodo group is disclosed. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172619 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ALCOHOL AND/OR AMINE FROM AMIDE COMPOUND - Disclosed herein is a method for producing an alcohol and an amine from an amide under an atmosphere of hydrogen with the use of, as a catalyst, a ruthenium complex that is easily prepared, easy to handle, and relatively cheaply obtained. Specifically, the method is a method for producing an alcohol and/or an amine from an amide compound under an atmosphere of hydrogen with the use of as a catalyst, a ruthenium carbonyl complex represented by the following general formula (1): RuXY(CO)(L) (1) wherein X and Y may be the same or different from each other and each represents an anionic ligand and L represents a tridentate aminodiphosphine ligand containing two phosphino groups and a —NH— group. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172620 | METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF F-18 LABELED AMYLOID BETA LIGANDS - This invention relates to methods, which provide access to [F-18]fluoropegylated (aryl/heteroaryl vinyl)-phenyl methyl amine derivatives. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172621 | INTEGRATED PROCESSES FOR THE PREPARATION OF POLYBENZIMIDAZOLE PRECURSORS - An integrated process is provided for efficiently preparing 2,4,5-triaminophenol, starting with nitration of 2,6-dihalobenzene; high purity salts thereof; and complexes of 2,4,5-triaminophenol aromatic diacids, which are precursors for making polybenzimidazole polymer for high performance fibers. The process design eliminates several costly intermediate drying and recrystallization steps. The handling of solid materials with possible skin sensitizing properties and toxicity is avoided, thereby eliminating human and environmental exposure. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172622 | PROCESS FOR MAKING TERTIARY AMINOALCOHOL COMPOUNDS - Provided is a process for making a tertiary aminoalcohol compound. The process comprises using an excess amount of a carbonyl compound in a condensation step between the carbonyl compound and a nitroalkane, and conducting a hydrogenation/alkylation step to produce the tertiary aminoalcohol. The process uses fewer steps than conventional processes. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172623 | SULFIDE SCAVENGERS, METHODS FOR MAKING AND METHODS FOR USING - Methods for making sulfide scavenging compositions are provided. The method comprises reacting at least one secondary amine with at least one aldehyde and solvent in the presence of a catalyst to form a reaction composition, wherein a reaction temperature is less than or equal to 90° C. Sulfide scavengers using the above method are also disclosed. Methods for removing sulfides from fluid streams are also provided. The methods include adding the above sulfide scavengers to fluid streams. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172624 | PROCESS FOR THE OXIDATION OF ALKYLAROMATIC HYDROCARBONS CATALYZED BY N-HYDROXY DERIVATIVES - Process for the oxidation of alkylaromatic hydrocarbons to hydroperoxide catalyzed by N-hydroxy derivatives in the presence of a solvent which includes recovering the catalyst from the oxidation mixture by the possible removal of the solvent by distillation and/or cooling of the oxidation mixture, with the consequent precipitation and filtration of the N-hydroxy-derivative catalyst, and adsorption with non-basic adsorbing solids for the substantially complete recovery of the catalyst. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172625 | METHODS FOR USING ALLYLIC OXIDATION CATALYSTS TO PERFORM OXIDATION REACTIONS - Methods for using ailylic oxidation catalysts to perform oxidation reactions. In an exemplary method for catalyzing an ailylic oxidation reaction of the present disclosure, the method comprises the step of catalyzing an oxidation of an ailylic compound using an ailylic oxidation catalyst. In at least one embodiment, the ailylic oxidation catalyst comprises palladium, gold, and titanium, In an exemplary embodiment, the ailylic oxidation catalyst comprises 2.5% Aυ÷2.5% Pd/TiO | 2013-07-04 |
20130172626 | CATALYST AND PROCESS TO PRODUCE BRANCHED UNSATURATED ALDEHYDES - A continuous process and system for preparing branched aldehydes by reacting aldehyde with an acid polymeric catalyst absent any metal from Group VIII to produce a product having about 10 to 99.99% by weight branched unsaturated aldehyde and at least 92% selectivity of reaction to the branched aldehyde and recycling a portion of the product. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172627 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING LOWER OLEFINS - The invention is a process for preparing lower olefins comprising: a) steam cracking a paraffinic feedstock to obtain a cracker effluent comprising olefins and saturated and unsaturated C4 hydrocarbons; b) contacting an oxygenate feedstock with a molecular sieve-comprising catalyst, at a temperature in the range of from 350 to 1000° C. to obtain an oxygenate conversion effluent comprising olefins and saturated and unsaturated C4 hydrocarbons; c) subjecting the cracker effluent and the oxygenate conversion effluent to one or more separation steps such that an olefin product stream comprising ethylene and/or propylene, and a stream comprising saturated and unsaturated C4 hydrocarbons are obtained; and d) subjecting part of the stream comprising C4 hydrocarbons from both the cracker effluent and the oxygenate conversion effluent to extractive distillation to obtain a stream enriched in unsaturated C4 hydrocarbons and a stream enriched in saturated C4 hydrocarbons. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172628 | ORGANOSOLV PROCESS - The present disclosure provides an organosolv biorefining process. The present process comprises treating a lignocellulosic biomass in the presence of a solvent and under certain conditions to separate at least a part of the lignin from the biomass. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172629 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING 1, 6-HEXANEDIOL - Disclosed are processes for preparing 1,6-hexanediol from levoglucosenone. In one embodiment, the process comprises contacting levoglucosenone with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst comprising palladium, platinum/tungsten, nickel/tungsten, rhodium/rhenium, or mixtures thereof at a first temperature between about 50° C. and 100° C. and at a first reaction pressure between about 50 psi and 2000 psi for a first reaction period, and at a second temperature between about 120° C. and 250° C. and at a second pressure between about 500 psi and 2000 psi for a second reaction period to form a product mixture comprising 1,6-hexanediol, wherein the first reaction period is the amount of time in which the levoglucosenone has a conversion of at least about 95%. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172630 | PRESSURE DRIVEN DISTILLATION FOR ETHANOL PRODUCTION AND RECOVERY FROM HYDROGENATION PROCESS - Recovery of alcohols, in particular ethanol, from a crude ethanol product obtained from the hydrogenation of acetic acid using pressure driven distillation to separate the crude ethanol product. The crude ethanol product may be fed to a distillations column in which a substantial portion of the water is removed with the acetic acid in the residue. A second column is at higher pressure than a first column. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172631 | Process for Monitoring Separation of Ethanol Mixture - A process is disclosed for monitoring separation streams of an ethanol purification process, including measuring the concentrations of impurities, monitoring one or more binary streams, or monitoring conductivity in an ethanol containing stream to determine acetic acid concentrations. The ethanol is produced by hydrogenating acetic acid. One or more on-line analyzers may be used to monitor the separation streams. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172632 | Process for Promoting Catalyst Activity for Ethyl Acetate Conversion - The process of the current invention relates to the production of ethanol from a crude ethanol product obtained from the hydrogenation of acetic acid and ethyl acetate in the presence of a catalyst. Conversion of ethyl acetate may be improved by adding water to the reactor. At least 0.01 wt. % water may be added to the reactor. The crude ethanol product is separated in one or more columns to yield an ethanol product. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172633 | Process For Producing Ethanol From Impure Methanol - In a first embodiment, the present invention relates to a process for producing ethanol. The process comprises the step of contacting a carbon monoxide feed and an impure methanol feed in a reactor under conditions effective to produce a crude acetic acid product. The impure methanol feed comprises more than 0.15 wt. % of impurities. The process further comprises the step of separating the crude acetic acid product to form an intermediate acetic acid product and at least one derivative stream. The intermediate acetic acid product may comprise acetic acid and at least one of the impurities from the impure methanol feed. The process further comprises the step of hydrogenating at least a portion of the intermediate acetic acid product to produce a crude ethanol product. The hydrogenation is preferably conducted over a catalyst. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172634 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ALCOHOL BY GUERBET REACTION - A method for increasing the yield of alcohols by a Guerbet reaction in a gas phase and reducing production cost is provided. A method for producing alcohols by a Guerbet reaction, wherein the reaction is performed in a gas phase and at a total pressure of less than 1 atm and preferably from 0.01 to 0.5 atm, using one or more raw material alcohols. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172635 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING FLUID, COLOURLESS POLYOCTENAMER BY RING-OPENING, METATHETIC POLYMERIZATION OF CYCLOOCTENE - A polyoctenamer is described which at room temperature is liquid, colourless and clear, and which is produced by ring-opening, metathesis polymerization of cyclooctene. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172636 | CARBON-BASED DURABLE GOODS AND RENEWABLE FUEL FROM BIOMASS WASTE DISSOCIATION FOR TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE - Techniques, systems, apparatus and material are disclosed for generating renewable energy from biomass waste while sequestering carbon. In one aspect, method performed by a reactor to dissociate raw biomass waste into a renewable source energy or a carbon byproduct or both includes receiving the raw biomass waste that includes carbon, hydrogen and oxygen to be dissociated under an anaerobic reaction. Waste heat is recovered from an external heat source to heat the received raw biomass waste. The heated raw biomass waste is dissociated to produce the renewable fuel, carbon byproduct or both. The dissociating includes compacting the heated raw biomass waste, generating heat from an internal heat source, and applying the generated heat to the compacted biomass waste under pressure. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172637 | METHOD OF HYDROGASIFICATION OF BIOMASS TO METHANE WITH LOW DEPOSITABLE TARS - A method for converting lignocellulosic biomass to a useful fuel is disclosed in a process sequence resulting in low levels of depositable tars in an output gas stream. One disclosed embodiment comprises performing a sequence of steps at elevated pressure and elevated hydrogen partial pressure, including fast (or flash) hydropyrolysis of a lignocellulosic biomass feed followed sequentially with catalytically enhanced reactions for the formation of methane operating at moderate temperatures of from about 400° C. to about 650° C. under moderately elevated pressure (about 5 atm to about 50 atm). A temperature rise in the catalyst above pyrolysis temperature is achieved without the addition of air or oxygen. Gas residence time at elevated temperature downstream of methane formation zones extends beyond the time required for methane formation. This sequence results in low tar deposit levels. The catalyst promotes preferential formation of methane and non-deposit forming hydrocarbons, and coke re-gasification. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172638 | PROCESS FOR THE HYDROCONVERSION OF A LOW QUALITY HYDROCARBONACEOUS FEEDSTOCK - The invention concerns a process for upgrading lower quality carbonaceous feedstock using a slurry catalyst composition. The use of particular organometallic compounds as precursors for the dispersed active catalyst allows for reduced coke formation. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172639 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS - Provided is a method for producing aromatic hydrocarbons, by which a feedstock containing a hydrogenation-treated oil of a thermally cracked heavy oil obtainable from an ethylene production apparatus is brought into contact with a catalyst for monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbon production containing a crystalline aluminosilicate, and thereby aromatic hydrocarbons are produced. A raw material having an end point of the distillation characteristics of 400° C. or lower is used as the feedstock. The contact between the feedstock and the catalyst for monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbon production is carried out at a pressure of 0.1 MPaG to 1.5 MPaG. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172640 | HYDROMETHANATION OF A CARBONACEOUS FEEDSTOCK - The present invention relates generally to processes for hydromethanating a carbonaceous feedstock in a hydromethanation reactor to a methane product stream and a char by-product, and more specifically to removal of the char by-product from the hydromethanation reactor. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172641 | PROCESS FOR THE SELECTIVE HYDROGENATION OF MULTIPLY UNSATURATED HYDROCARBONS IN OLEFIN-CONTAINING HYDROCARBON MIXTURES - The present invention describes a process for the parallel selective hydrogenation of branched and unbranched multiply unsaturated C | 2013-07-04 |
20130172642 | PALLADIUM-MODIFIED HYDROTALCITES AND THEIR USE AS CATALYST PRECURSORS - The present invention relates to hydrotalcite-like compounds, wherein Pd | 2013-07-04 |
20130172643 | TWO STAGE FLUID CATALYTIC CRACKING PROCESS AND APPARATUS - A two stage Fluid Catalytic Cracking process and an apparatus for simultaneous production of light olefins such as ethylene and propylene and middle distillate range hydrocarbons, wherein a first flow reactor, preferably a downer and a second flow reactor, preferably a riser are operating at varying reaction severities using different catalyst systems with the regenerated catalyst entering the reactors inlet through independent regenerators. Mild cracking of the fresh feedstock is carried out in the first flow reactor of short residence time and the effluent of first flow reactor is separated in an intermediate separator/fractionator followed by re-cracking of the C4 hydrocarbons and naphtha range hydrocarbons, preferably C5-150° C. from the second product separation section and unconverted hydrocarbons (370° C.+) of first flow reactor, in the second flow reactor at higher severity employing different catalyst system. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172644 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING LOWER OLEFINS FROM AN OXYGENATE - The invention relates to a process for preparing lower olefins from an oxygenate, the process comprising: subjecting C4 hydrocarbons obtained in an oxygenate-to-olefins conversion step to extractive distillation to an etherification step to convert isobutene into an alkyl tertiary butyl ether to obtain an isobutene-depleted C4 hydrocarbon stream and alkyl tertiary-butyl ether; | 2013-07-04 |
20130172645 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING LOWER OLEFINS FROM AN OXYGENATE - The invention relates to a process for preparing lower olefins from an oxygenate, the process comprising subjecting C4 hydrocarbons obtained in an oxygenate-to-olefins conversion step to extractive distillation to obtain a stream enriched in unsaturated C4 hydrocarbons comprising isobutene and n-butenes, and a stream enriched in saturated C4 hydrocarbons; converting the isobutene in the stream enriched in unsaturated C4 hydrocarbons into an alkyl tertiary butyl ether to obtain an isobutene-depleted unsaturated C4 hydrocarbon stream and alkyl tertiary-butyl ether; and recycling at least part of the isobutene-depleted unsaturated C4 hydrocarbon stream and/or at least part of the alkyl tertiary-butyl ether, optionally after conversion into tertiary butanol and/or isobutene, to the oxygenate-to-olefins conversion step. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172646 | Method to Adjust 2-Phenyl Content of an Alkylation Process for the Production of Linear Alkyl Benzene - A process is presented for controlling the output of monoalkylated benzenes. The alkylbenzenes are linear alkylbenzenes and the process controls the 2-phenyl content of the product stream. The control of the process to generate a linear alkylbenzene with a 2-phenyl content within a desired range by recycling a portion of the effluent from the alkylation reactor to the inlet of the reactor. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172647 | PROPYLENE PRODUCTION PROCESS - Processes and systems for forming propylene are described herein. The processes generally include reacting a metathesis feed stream including at least 95 wt. % 2-butene with ethylene in the presence of a metathesis catalyst to form a metathesis product stream including propylene, and recovering propylene from the process. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172648 | CATALYST FOR THE PREPARATION OF AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to catalyst composition comprising M | 2013-07-04 |
20130172649 | SUPPORTED NANO SIZED ZEOLITE CATALYST FOR ALKYLATION REACTIONS - A catalyst containing nanosize zeolite particles supported on a support material for alkylation reactions, such as the alkylation of benzene to form ethylbenzene, and processes using such a catalyst is disclosed. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172650 | UPGRADING LIGHT OLEFINS - Methods and systems relate to upgrading light olefins, such as ethylene, propylene and butylenes, diluted in a gas mixture, such as refinery fuel gas. The upgrading yields products in a gasoline, distillate, lube oil or wax range without requiring purification or compression of the gas mixture prior to feeding the gas mixture to a reactor. In operation, the mixture contacts a solid oligomerization catalyst, such as silica supported chromium, within the reactor. This contact occurs at a first temperature suitable to produce oligomers that are formed of the olefins and adsorb on the catalyst in liquid or solid phases. Next, heating the catalyst to a second temperature higher the first temperature desorbs the oligomers that are recovered and separated into the products. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172651 | Olefin Oligomerization Methods - Processes for oligomerizing olefins utilizing a catalyst system including a) a transition metal complex that is transition metal compound complexed to a pyridine bisimine ligand and b) a metal alkyl and controlling the olefin oligomer product distribution K value by adjusting i) a transition metal of the transition metal complex concentration in the reactor, ii) a metal of the metal alkyl concentration in the reactor, iii) a metal of the metal alkyl to transition metal of the transition metal complex molar ratio in the reactor, and iv) any combination thereof. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172652 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A LOWER OLEFIN PRODUCT - A process for the preparation of an olefin product comprising ethylene, which process comprises the steps of: a) converting an oxygenate feedstock in an oxygenate-to-olefins conversion system, comprising a reaction zone in which an oxygenate feedstock is contacted with an oxygenate conversion catalyst under oxygenate conversion conditions, to obtain a conversion effluent comprising ethylene and/or propylene; b) separating at least a portion of the propylene from the conversion effluent to form a propylene stream; c) separating the remainder of the olefins from the conversion effluent; and d) recycling at least a portion of the propylene stream to step a). | 2013-07-04 |
20130172653 | "PROCESS FOR REMOVING OXYGENATED CONTAMINANTS FROM AN HYDROCARBONSTREAM" - The present invention is a process for removing oxygenated contaminants and water from an hydrocarbon stream comprising:
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20130172654 | PROCESS FOR REMOVING OXYGENATED CONTAMINANTS FROM AN HYDROCARBON STREAM - The present invention is a process for removing oxygenated contaminants and water from an hydrocarbon stream comprising:
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20130172655 | PROCESS FOR REMOVING OXYGENATED CONTAMINANTS FROM AN HYDROCARBON STREAM - The present invention is a process for removing oxygenated contaminants and water from an hydrocarbon stream comprising:
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20130172656 | NOVEL USE OF ARMILLARIDIN FOR TREATING CANCER - Novel Uses of an aromatic ester isolated from | 2013-07-04 |
20130172657 | INTEGRATED RADIATION THERAPY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING A TARGET IN A PATIENT - An integrated radiation therapy process comprises acquiring first objective target data related to a parameter of a target within a patient by periodically locating a marker positioned within the patient using a localization modality. This method continues with obtaining second objective target data related to the parameter of the target by periodically locating the marker. The first objective target data can be acquired in a first area that is apart from a second area which contains a radiation delivery device for producing an ionizing radiation beam for treating the patient. The localization modality can be the same in both the first and second areas. In other embodiments, the first objective target data can be acquired using a first localization modality that uses a first energy type to identify the marker and the second objective target data can be obtained using a second localization modality that uses a second energy. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172658 | POSITRON EMITTER IRRADIATION SYSTEM - Analysis of the production of | 2013-07-04 |
20130172659 | Electromagnetic Deep Tissue Excitation - The present invention delineates methods and devices for non-invasive generation of concentrated electric fields within a subject animal body using electromagnetic field sources placed outside of said animal body. Said sources, placed externally of the body, are operable to induce electric currents within the body of that subject and particularly in the brain. In particular embodiments, devices according to the invention can be used for focused deep brain stimulation (DBS) of selected brain regions with minimal effect on undesired other brain regions. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172660 | METHODS, DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR COUNTERPULSATION OF BLOOD FLOW TO AND FROM THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM - Counterpulsation methods and systems for assisting the heart of a patient involve, for example, coordinating the operation of a pulsatile pump to suction blood from an artery through a blood flow conduit while the heart is in systole and expel the blood into the blood flow conduit and the artery while the heart is in diastole. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172661 | TRANSSEPTAL CANNULA, TIP, DELIVERY SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A cannula assembly, further comprising a cannula body for directing blood from the heart of a patient, having distal and proximal ends and a lumen therebetween. A tip coupled to the distal end of the body, the tip having an opening. A pump for drawing blood into the cannula assembly and dispensing the blood from the cannula assembly and into the patient circulatory system. The lumen of the cannula body further comprises a first inner diameter at the proximal end and a second inner diameter at the distal end, the first inner diameter being larger than the second inner diameter. A tapered portion defined as a decrease in inner diameter from the first inner diameter to the second inner diameter between the proximal and distal ends, the tapered portion configured to prevent cavitation of the blood within the cannula. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172662 | PARTIALLY IMPLANTABLE HEARING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM - A partially implantable hearing assistance system, having: an external unit ( | 2013-07-04 |
20130172663 | LAMP WITH VARIABLE FLICKERING FREQUENCY - A lamp for generating flickering at a selectable frequency corresponding to a desired human brainwave state comprises a base supporting a light source, a shade having a plurality of regularly circumferentially spaced apertures defined therein and a drive mechanism for rotating the shade about the light source. At least one speed control is coupled to the drive mechanism for controlling the rotational speed of the shade. Rotation of the shade while the light source is emitting light produces flickering for an observer looking at the lamp from a fixed position, and the speed control can be used to select a rotational speed of the shade to produce flickering at a frequency corresponding to a pre-selected human brainwave state. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172664 | DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING THE EMPTYING OF THE BLADDER OF A PATIENT AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH A DEVICE - A device for supporting the emptying of the bladder of a patient, the device comprising: an essentially stiff dome-shaped surrounding element for surrounding at least a part of the bladder having a variable volume, the device comprising at least one sensor for detecting the filling level of the bladder, the surrounding element being connectable with the bladder at a lower end of the surrounding element in a fluid-tight manner, so that an inner reservoir is defined in a hollow space between the surrounding element and the wall of the bladder. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172665 | BODY CANAL CONTACTING MEANS FOR BODY FLUID FLOW CONTROL METHODS AND DEVICES - An implantable apparatus for controlling fluid flow within a host body includes a constricting member for allowing fluid flow within a body canal when in an open position, and for reducing fluid flow within a body canal when in an closed position. Remote telemetry can be used to operate the constricting member from a position outside the body. The constricting member can include a piston having at least two protrusions for contacting the vessel surface of the body canal. A fluid-operated member can receive fluid to reduce fluid flow within the body canal and expel fluid to allow fluid flow within the body canal. An actuating member is provided for operating the fluid-operated member between the open and closed positions. The actuating member has structure for flowing fluid into and out of the fluid-operated member. A control device is provided for operating the actuating member. An implantable drive mechanism for a constricting member or other medical device includes a sealed housing for implantation in a patient body, a drive magnet positioned within the housing, an actuator for moving the drive magnet, and a magnetically susceptible drive member positioned outside the housing such that movement of the drive magnet within the housing will move the drive member outside of the housing. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172666 | METHOD OF IN VITRO FERTILIZATION WITH DELAY OF EMBRYO TRANSFER AND USE OF PERIPHERAL BLOOD MONONUCLEAR CELLS - A method of in vitro fertilization wherein the embryo is implanted into the uterus of a female patient at least two, and preferably three to twelve months after the eggs are retrieved from the patient in order to reduce the effect of autoimmune rejection of the embryo by the patient's autoimmune system and increase the probability and success of pregnancy and wherein prior to embryo implantation, the endometrium in the uterus is prepared for embryo implantation by introducing peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) into the uterus. The procedure is combined with cryopreservation techniques to preserve the oocytes or the IVF-produced embryos of the patient. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172667 | Microfluidic Embryo and Gamete Culture Systems - A robotic microfluidic incubator system has a thin transparent sidewall and close proximity of the embryo/oocyte/cultured cells to the sidewall allow close approach of a side view microscope with adequate focal length for mid to high power. This arrangement permits microscopic examination of multiple culture wells when arranged in rows (linear or along the circumference of a carousel). Manual or automated side to side movement of the linear well row, or rotation of the carousel, allows rapid inspection of the contents each well. Automated systems with video capability also allow remote inspection of wells by video connection or Internet connection, and automated video systems can record oft-hours inspections or time lapse development in culture (i.e. embryo cell division progression, or axon growth in neuron cell cultures). | 2013-07-04 |
20130172670 | REMOVABLE TIP ENDOSCOPE - There is provided herein, an endoscope comprising an elongated shaft terminating with a tip section wherein said tip section comprises a permanent section connected to the elongated shaft and a removable section securely connectable to the permanent section, wherein the removable section comprises at least one capture device and at least one light source. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172671 | ROBOTIC CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL PROCEDURES, MICRO-PATTERNED TREADS FOR FRICTION ENHANCEMENT OF A ROBOTIC CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE IN A BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT, AND PROCESS FOR FABRICATION OF MICRO-TREADS - Micro-patterned treads for endoscopes are disclosed. In an embodiment, the treads include a micro-patterned surface and a roller engaging surface. Micro-patterned tread bearing robotic capsule endoscopes are disclosed. In one embodiment, the endoscope includes a housing, a motor, a geared drive, rollers, and at least one micro-patterned tread. Methods of fabricating closed loop treads are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method includes forming a solid layer of PDMS on one side of double-sided tape and wrapping a micro-patterned PDMS strip together with the other side of the double-sided tape. In another embodiment, a method includes forming a timing belt PDMS strip on one side of double-sided tape and a micro-patterned PDMS strip together with the other side of the double-sided tape. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172672 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR ANCHORING AND OPERATION OF IN-VIVO MEDICAL DEVICES - In-vivo medical devices, systems and methods of operating such devices include a permanent magnetic assembly interacting with external magnetic fields for magnetically maneuvering said device to a desired location along a patient's GI tract, and anchoring said devices to the desired location for a period of time. The in-vivo medical device includes illumination sources, an optical system, and an image sensor for imaging the GI tract and thus assisting in locating the desired location. Some in-vivo medical devices include a concave window, which enables better imaging of small areas along the tissue. Furthermore, in-vivo devices with a concave window enable carrying operating tools without damaging the tissue of the GI tract, since prior to operation, the tools protrude from the concave window but remain behind the ends of the edges of the concave window. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172673 | SPACE-OPTIMIZED VISUALIZATION CATHETER - Methods and apparatuses for space-optimized visualization catheters are provided. Some embodiments utilize complimentary metal-oxide-semi-conductor (“CMOS”) technology integrated into a CMOS camera train holder system that may be a stand-alone component for use with a visualization catheter, such as a baby endoscope, or may be fabricated/extruded as a part of the catheter itself. Some embodiments of apparatuses, methods, and equivalents thereto provide better direct visual feedback to the medical personnel performing the procedure while providing a similarly-sized outer diameter visualization catheter device having an increased space therein for additional lumens and equipment or by reducing the overall outer diameter of the visualization catheter. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172674 | SPACE-OPTIMIZED VISUALIZATION CATHETER WITH CAMERA TRAIN HOLDER IN A CATHETER WITH OFF-CENTERED LUMENS - Methods and apparatuses for space-optimized visualization catheters are provided. Some embodiments utilize complimentary metal-oxide-semi-conductor (“CMOS”) technology integrated into a CMOS camera train holder system that may be a stand-alone component for use with a visualization catheter, such as a baby endoscope, or may be fabricated/extruded as a part of the catheter itself. Some embodiments of apparatuses, methods, and equivalents thereto provide better direct visual feedback to the medical personnel performing the procedure while providing a similarly-sized outer diameter visualization catheter device having an increased space therein for additional lumens and equipment or by reducing the overall outer diameter of the visualization catheter. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172675 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENT - A processor includes: first to third matrix circuits that generate an image signal of normal light and an image signal of special light based on an output of a CCD that picks up an image of returning light of light that is irradiated onto living tissue; a color discrimination circuit that discriminates a color tone for respective pixels in accordance with a luminance level of an image signal of the special light; and a color correction circuit that, in an observation mode that uses special light, if an observation object other than living tissue is discriminated as being a red color tone based on the color discrimination circuit, performs color correction to a yellow color tone that is similar to a color tone that the observation object other than living tissue is discriminated as being in an observation mode that uses normal light. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172676 | MULTI-CAMERA ENDOSCOPE HAVING FLUID CHANNELS - There is provided a tip section of a multi-camera endoscope, the tip section comprising a unitary fluid channeling component adapted to channel fluid for insufflations and/or irrigation, the unitary fluid channeling component comprising: a proximal opening adapted to receive a fluid tube, the proximal opening being in fluid flow connection with a front fluid (I/I) channel and a side fluid channel. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172677 | SPACE-OPTIMIZED VISUALIZATION CATHETER WITH CAMERA TRAIN HOLDER - Methods and apparatuses for space-optimized visualization catheters are provided. Some embodiments utilize complimentary metal-oxide-semi-conductor (“CMOS”) technology integrated into a CMOS camera train holder system that may be a stand-alone component for use with a visualization catheter, such as a baby endoscope, or may be fabricated/extruded as a part of the catheter itself. Some embodiments of apparatuses, methods, and equivalents thereto provide better direct visual feedback to the medical personnel performing the procedure while providing a similarly-sized outer diameter visualization catheter device having an increased space therein for additional lumens and equipment or by reducing the overall outer diameter of the visualization catheter. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172678 | SPACE-OPTIMIZED VISUALIZATION CATHETER WITH OBLONG SHAPE - Methods and apparatuses for space-optimized visualization catheters are provided. Some embodiments utilize complimentary metal-oxide-semi-conductor (“CMOS”) technology integrated into a CMOS camera train holder system that may be a stand-alone component for use with a visualization catheter, such as a baby endoscope, or may be fabricated/extruded as a part of the catheter itself. Some embodiments of apparatuses, methods, and equivalents thereto provide better direct visual feedback to the medical personnel performing the procedure while providing a similarly-sized outer diameter visualization catheter device having an increased space therein for additional lumens and equipment or by reducing the overall outer diameter of the visualization catheter. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172679 | ENDOSCOPE INSERTION ASSISTING DEVICE - If an instruction indicating advance is input, first and second motors are driven to rotate first and second torque wires. A rotary body is circulated by the rotation of the first and second torque wires, and a propelling unit advances. The first and second TGs detect the rotating speeds of the first and second torque wires. If disconnection of the first torque wire is detected by a disconnection detecting section, a motor control section stops driving of the first motor coupled to the disconnected first torque wire, and rotates the second motor coupled to the second torque wire that is not disconnected at a low speed to rotate the second torque wire at a low speed. Through the low-speed rotation of the second torque wire, the propelling unit advances at a low speed or retreats at a low speed. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172680 | ENDOSCOPIC METHOD AND DEVICE - Disclosed are methods for performing endoscopy comprising directing a distal end of an endoscope to proximity of a portion of a surface of a bodily cavity; and directing a liquid-gas stream at a portion of the surface of the bodily cavity. Disclosed are also devices useful in endoscopy, comprising: an elongated body having a proximal end and a distal end; a nozzle at the distal end; a gas channel configured for conveying a gas from the proximal end to the nozzle; and a liquid channel configured for conveying a liquid from the proximal end to the nozzle, wherein the nozzle is configured to generate a liquid-gas stream directed in a specified direction from a gas conveyed by the gas channel and a liquid conveyed by the liquid channel. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172681 | WOUND PROTECTOR WITH REINFORCED RING - A surgical sleeve is disclosed herein for insertion into an opening in tissue to minimize damage to the opening in tissue. The various embodiments of the surgical sleeve include a reinforcement member or a stiffening member for providing radial support to a proximal anchor member. In one embodiment, the surgical sleeve includes a proximal anchor member configured and dimensioned to contact an outer surface of the tissue to inhibit advancement of the surgical sleeve entirely through the opening, a distal anchor member configured and dimensioned to facilitate anchoring of the surgical sleeve within the opening in tissue, a sleeve member extending between the proximal anchor member and the distal anchor member, the sleeve member defining a passageway extending therethrough, and a reinforcement member positionable within the proximal anchor member to provide radial support to the proximal anchor member. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172682 | Tissue Retractor Assembly - A tissue retractor assembly is provided having a cannula which houses a grasper and an anchor, the grasper extended axially from the cannula, the grasper having legs for gripping tissue and a locking ring for locking the legs, and an anchor having sharpened legs, the grasper being secured and adjusted relative to the anchor by a length of suture. Another tissue retractor assembly is provided having a cannula which houses an anchor, a wire form and a grasper, the wire form a coiled spring which expands radially, and a grasper for pulling tissue through the form. A further retractor assembly is provided having a cannula which houses an anchor and a grasper, the grasper a loop of suture configured to grasp and tighten around tissue. Another tissue retractor assembly is provided having a cannula which houses a first and second graspers, the graspers defined by C-shaped clips. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172683 | SURGICAL PORTAL WITH GEL AND FABRIC SEAL ASSEMBLY - A surgical portal assembly provides access to underlying tissue. The surgical portal has a seal which includes a gel layer and a fabric layer. The seal includes internal surfaces defining a passage for reception and passage of a surgical object in substantial sealed relation therewith. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172684 | SURGICAL ACCESS ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE THEREFOR - A surgical access assembly includes an access port, a seal anchor and a sealing adapter. The access port includes proximal and distal rings and a sleeve defining a passage therethrough. The sleeve extends between the proximal and distal rings. The seal anchor is adapted to be at least partially disposed in the access port. The sealing adapter includes proximal and distal end portions. The distal end portion is configured and dimensioned to engage the seal anchor in a sealing relation therewith. The proximal end portion is configured and dimensioned to engage a least a portion of the distal ring of the access port in a sealing relation therewith, wherein the sealing adapter is transitionable between a first state in which the sealing adapter has a first diameter and a second state in which the sealing adapter has a second diameter. The second diameter is larger than the first diameter. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172685 | DEPLOYABLE JAWS RETRACTION DEVICE - A deployable jaws retraction device is provided for retracting a body organ away from an operative site without occupying an incision or surgical access port during the surgical procedure. The deployable jaws retraction device includes a jaw assembly having two or more jaws joined at one end and a retention device to maintain the jaws of the closed condition about a target body organ. The deployable jaws retraction device additionally includes an anchoring assembly for securing the jaw assembly and body organ away from the operative site during the surgical procedure. The anchoring assembly includes a needle having a tissue penetrating tip and a length of suture material connecting the needle to the jaw assembly. There is also provided an applicator instrument for applying the deployable jaws retraction device onto a target body organ. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172686 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING PHYSIOLOGICAL INFORMATION USING AUTOCORRELATION WITH GAPS - A patient monitoring system may receive a physiological signal having gap portions in the received data. The gap portions may be identified and a plurality of morphology metric signals may be modified based on the identified gap portions. The morphology metric signals may be modified based on the identified gaps, and a combined autocorrelation sequence may be generated based on the modified morphology metric signals. The combined autocorrelation sequence may be used to determine physiological information. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172687 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED PREDICTION OF RISK FOR PERIOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS BASED ON THE LEVEL OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA - A system for predicting risk for perioperative complications is described including a user device for receiving a set of risk factors to determine perioperative complications for a patient including patient data useful to determine the likelihood of obstructive sleep apnea. The system also includes an acquisition module to receive data from an obstructive sleep apnea sleep study of the patient. Further a determination module can determine the severity of obstructive sleep apnea for the patient. The system can also include an analysis module having a predictive model that incorporates one or more prediction equations for predicting perioperative complications derived from one or more databases having multiple patient data relevant to predict perioperative complications. The analysis module can be configured to apply the one or more prediction equations to the set of risk factors and the severity of obstructive sleep apnea for the patient in order to identify perioperative complication risks of that patient and to generate a perioperative complications report for the patient. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172688 | DIABETES MANAGEMENT APPLICATION FOR MOBILE PHONE - A mobile device for managing diabetes care of a patent is disclosed. The device has a data entry interface configured to receive glucose measures for the patient and store the glucose measures in a patient log residing on the device. The device has a selection module that operates to selectively analyze the glucose measure in the patient log and select a given structural collection procedure from a plurality of standardized collection procedures. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172689 | Emergency Medical Diagnosis and Communications Device - A portable emergency medical device capable of communicating with a remote location preferably as a cellular telephone that can measure one or more human vital parameters such as pulse rate, body temperature, skin moisture, blood pressure, ECG or blood chemistry and can receive symptoms from a user either by voice recognition or by keypad and can provide an expert medical diagnosis. The device can store a complete medical history for one or more users and can use an expert system to make the diagnosis. The device can make an emergency medical call either on command or automatically requesting help and optionally supplying medical information and/or GPS location information. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172690 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTION AND DELIVERY OF A MEDICINAL DOSE - An apparatus is disclosed as part of a system for tracking and confirming delivery of a medicinal dose to a user. The apparatus includes a detector. The detector is secured to and communicatively coupled to the user and is capable of detecting a current flow through the user's body. The current flow is produced when the user makes contact with the apparatus. The apparatus includes at least two contact areas connected to a power source where a circuit and, hence, a current path is completed through the user's body as the user makes contact with the apparatus. The current flow is detected by the detector, which is coupled to the user. Also disclosed is an apparatus for tracking and confirming delivery of a medicinal dose to a user where the apparatus includes an acoustic detector. Upon loading the dose into a chamber an acoustic vibration is generated. The vibration is detected and correlated with a current flow that is produced when the user makes contact with the apparatus. The combined event of vibration detection and current flow detection confirms that the dose is loaded and the user is in contact with the apparatus and ready to receive the dose. | 2013-07-04 |
20130172691 | HEALTH MONITORING APPLIANCE - A heart monitoring system for a person includes one or more wireless nodes forming a wireless network; a wearable body sensor having a wireless transceiver adapted to communicate with the one or more wireless nodes. | 2013-07-04 |