32nd week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 34 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120201897 | COMPOSITION FOR INDUCING TISSUE REGENERATION BY ACTIVATING PLATELET-RICH PLASMA (PRP), AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - The present invention relates to a composition for cartilaginous tissue repair and to a production method therefor. The present invention comprises the steps of: (a) dissolving freeze-dried fibrinogen in an aprotinin solution; (b) dissolving freeze-dried thrombin in a stabilizing solution; (c) mixing an enriched collagen solution with thrombin and the stabilizing solution; and installing the fibrinogen solution (a) to one side of a dual kit and the solution (c) containing the collagen to the other side, and then mixing and injecting into damaged cartilaginous tissue. In the present invention, which is constituted as described above, biomaterials such as collagen and fibrin are mixed so as to allow damaged cartilaginous tissue to be repaired to a state allowing transplantation onto the tissue, and efficient regeneration is induced, thereby making it possible to reduce surgery-related stress on people and animals while inducing relatively rapid and efficient cartilage repair and regeneration. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201898 | Storage-Stable Aqueous Solutions of Chlorine Dioxide and Methods for Preparing and Using Them - The present invention is for extremely pure solutions of chlorine dioxide, methods for making such solutions and to compositions and methods for storing, shipping and using such solutions. Generally, the chlorine dioxide solutions of the invention are aqueous solutions containing about 2500 ppm or less of total impurities. The chlorine dioxide solution can be prepare by passing dilute highly pure chlorine gas through a bed of substantially solid sodium chloride and contacting the resulting chlorine dioxide gas with a liquid. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201899 | Storage-Stable Aqueous Solutions of Chlorine Dioxide and Methods for Preparing and Using Them - The present invention is for extremely pure solutions of chlorine dioxide, methods for making such solutions and to compositions and methods for storing, shipping and using such solutions. Generally, the chlorine dioxide solutions of the invention are aqueous solutions containing about 2500 ppm or less of total impurities. The chlorine dioxide solution can be prepare by passing dilute highly pure chlorine gas through a bed of substantially solid sodium chloride and contacting the resulting chlorine dioxide gas with a liquid. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201900 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR MICROBUBBLES - A suspension of gas-filled microbubbles can be synthesized by sonicating a lipid solution and a first gas in a reaction volume. The resulting microbubble suspension can be stored for later use, for example, for infusion into a patient for gas delivery thereto. Various techniques can improve the shelf life of the microbubbles. For example, the microbubble suspension can be freeze-dried to remove water and the first gas therefrom while leaving the microbubble shells intact. In an alternative, the microbubble suspension can be frozen. In still another alternative, the microbubble suspension can be formed with a first gas that has a low solubility, thereby creating microbubbles with increased stability. Prior to use, the microbubble suspension can be prepared by exchanging the gas in the microbubble cores, rehydrating, and/or raising the temperature of the stored microbubbles. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201901 | Topical Antibiotic Formulations - A biocompatible putty formulation suitable for insertion within chronic and acute wounds of humans and animals, the formulation containing a topical antibiotic, a biocompatible humectant, a biocompatible viscosity-building agent, and at least 5% water, by weight, the humectant and the viscosity-building agent intimately mixed within the formulation, the formulation adapted whereby the formulation remains a solid over the entire temperature range of 20° C. to 35° C. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201902 | ANTIMICROBIAL/PRESERVATIVE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING BOTANICALS - The present invention relates to a preservative or antimicrobial compositions which comprise low concentrations of botanical extracts, in synergistic combinations with alkanediols in a solvent system, optionally with fruit acids. Additionally, the present invention relates to a preservative or antimicrobial compositions which comprise a silver compound, an essential oil or individual constituent, one or more zinc salts, and one or more alkanediol. The compositions of the invention may be used in personal care products including wound care products or in veterinary use. Preferably, the compositions of the invention have little or no human-detectable fragrance. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201903 | CYTOPROTECTIVE OR THERAPEUTIC PLANT COMPOSITION - Embodiments herein provide plant compositions, and, more specifically, a plant composition including | 2012-08-09 |
20120201904 | SKIN EXTERNAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING A SALT AND SUGAR AS ACTIVE INGREDIENTS FOR PREVENTING AND TREATING VAGINOSIS AND THE USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a skin external composition comprising a combination of salt and sugar as an active ingredient in an amount effective to treat and prevent vaginosis, together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and the use thereof. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201905 | W/O Emulsion Cosmetics - The present invention provides a W/O emulsion cosmetic excellent in the feeling in use and stability. The W/O emulsion cosmetic of the present invention comprises the following components (A) to (F): (A) 0.1 to 5 mass % of polyoxyalkylene/alkyl-comodified silicone; (B) polyoxyalkylene-modified silicone, being 0.2 to 3 times in mass with respect to the component (A); (C) 5 to 50 mass % of powder; (D) 10 to 50 mass % of a volatile oil; (E) 1 to 20 mass % of ethanol; and (F) water. In addition, the dispersion stability of powder and viscosity stability of the composition can be improved, by further blending sodium glutamate or by further blending an organically modified clay mineral and diglyceryl diisostearate therein. Furthermore, if glycerin and a specific nonvolatile oil are blended therein, the moisturizing property can be improved. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201906 | NOVEL MEDICAL USES FOR NO AND NO DONOR COMPOUNDS - A body part is preserved using nitric oxide and/or a nitric oxide donor that does not directly release nitric oxide or a red blood cell nitrosylating agent, preferably ethyl nitrite to facilitate oxygen supply. A subject at risk for developing high altitude illness is administered a red blood nitrosylating agent in gaseous form that does not directly release nitric oxide, preferably ethyl nitrite. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201907 | Nitroxyl Progenitors in the Treatment of Heart Failure - Administration of an HNO/NO | 2012-08-09 |
20120201908 | METHOD OF TREATING BIPOLAR DISORDER OR DEPRESSION USING AN ANTIESTROGEN - The disclosure provides methods of treating bipolar disorder by administering an antiestrogen to reduce the severity and frequency of mood episodes. The disclosure further provides methods of treating depression with an antiestrogen in a descending dose protocol. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201909 | Five part herbal cleanse protocol (detoxifying tea, tonifying tea, relaxing tea, parasite tea, intestinal tea) in conjunction with yoga and a vegan alkalinizing food and juice cleanse program - An herbal cleanse formulation comprising five different herbal teas: a parasite tea, an intestinal tea, a detoxifying tea, a tonifying tea, and a relaxing tea. The parasite tea comprises | 2012-08-09 |
20120201910 | Artificial Tears and Therapeutic Uses - The present invention provides ophthalmic compositions, e.g. artificial tears, suitable for treating dry eye syndrome in a human or other mammal suffering there from, e.g. a dog or cat, which comprise a mixture of castor oil with another oil, e.g. a food oil, e.g. olive oil, sesame oil, corn oil etc. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201911 | HERBAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING GINGER AND GOLDENROD FOR THE TREATMENT OF COLD AND FLU - Described herein is a composition comprising a combination of ginger and goldenrod for the prevention and/or treatment of cold and/or flu infection. Also described is a method of treating or preventing a cold and/or flu infection in a subject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a composition comprising a combination of ginger and goldenrod. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201912 | SUBSTANCES FOR REDUCING OCCURRENCE OF MAJOR CARDIAC EVENTS COMPRISING OMEGA-3 POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACID OR DERIVATIVES THEREOF AND HIGH-MONACOLIN K CONTENT RED YEAST RICE EXTRACT - Medicaments and therapeutic compositions comprise a composition (1) comprising at least one polyunsaturated fatty acid, at least one pharmaceutically acceptable derivative of a polyunsaturated fatty acid or mixtures thereof and a composition (2) comprising Red Yeast Rice extract comprising about 0.8 wt. % or more monacolin K. One source of component (1) is fish oil. The compositions are useful for lowering cholesterol and/or triglyceride levels in a subject. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201913 | METHODS AND PRODUCTS USING GRASS OF THE GENUS TRIODIA - According to this invention, plants of the genus | 2012-08-09 |
20120201914 | Method and Composition for Improving Animal Oral Health - The invention relates to method and composition to improve the oral health of companion animals targeting the oral health of the animals and directed towards reducing and preventing the buildup of plaque and calculus, leading to periodontal (i.e. gum) disease that contributes to systemic infections that can affect the heart, kidneys, and other tissues. The preparation uses the Lo Han Kuo fruit extract and N-3 fatty acids as bioactive ingredients combined to function as antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agents delivered to the oral cavity of the animals. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201915 | THERAPEUTIC COMPOSITION - This application discloses a therapeutic composition, a method of preparing a therapeutic composition, and a method for treating skin with a therapeutic composition. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201916 | Quality of life of hepatitis C patients with a formulation for administration to the oral mucosa including freeze dried lysate of selected Lactobacillus or Bifidobacterium species and N-acetyl D-glucosamine - Disclosed are quick dissolve tablets, each including freeze dried lysate of | 2012-08-09 |
20120201917 | APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING THERMOPLASTIC RESIN PELLETS - The present invention provides an apparatus for producing thermoplastic resin pellets of uniform shape. The apparatus includes a batch-type polymerization vessel whose inner pressure can be controlled; a pelletizer for cutting a strand-form thermoplastic resin discharged from the polymerization vessel, thereby forming pellets; a pipe for transferring the pellets to a storage container by pneumatic transportation or suction transportation; a pressure differential measuring unit for determining variation in a pressure difference between the inlet and the outlet of the transfer pipe; and a pressure controlling unit for controlling the inner pressure of the batch-type polymerization vessel on the basis of the variation in the measured pressure difference; wherein the inner pressure of the batch-type polymerization vessel is controlled in relation to a pressure loss in the transfer pipe. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201918 | BLOW MOLDING VALVE FOR A BLOW MOLDING VALVE BLOCK - A blow molding valve (400) is provided. The blow molding valve (400) is adapted to be positioned within a blow molding valve block (401) including a control pressure chamber (408), a process gas chamber (450), and a piston bore (413). The blow molding valve (400) includes a control piston (402) movable within the control pressure chamber (408) and a portion of the piston bore (413), the control piston (402) being in fluid communication with a control pressure supply. A diaphragm (405) is provided and positioned between the process gas chamber (450) and the control piston (402) such that the diaphragm provides a fluid tight barrier between the process gas chamber (450) and the control piston (402). | 2012-08-09 |
20120201919 | EXTRUDER SYSTEM AND CUTTING ASSEMBLY - An extruder system for extruding material through a die/extrude insert in an opening in an extruder plate. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201920 | APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING OBJECTS - An apparatus includes a transferring arrangement for transferring objects obtained by compression-molding doses of synthetic plastics from a forming arrangement of a forming unit and a supporting arrangement for rotatably supporting the transferring arrangement. In order to avoid blows and/or damage between the transferring arrangement and the forming arrangement, the apparatus includes a moving arrangement connected to the supporting arrangement and configured for moving the transferring arrangement at least between a first operating position nearer the forming unit, in which the transferring arrangement interacts with the forming arrangement to transfer the objects, and a second operating position, in which the transferring arrangement is spaced away from the forming unit so as not to interact with the forming arrangement. The movement of the transferring arrangement from the first operating position to the second operating position has at least a component in the same direction as a tangential component of the rotational motion of the forming unit in the first operating position. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201921 | Extrusion Blow Molding Apparatus For Preparing Polyester Articles - An extrusion blowmolding apparatus has an extrusion die having an upstream portion for receiving the thermoplastic polyester material and a downstream portion having a die head through which molten thermoplastic polyester material is flowed to form a parison suitable for extrusion blowmolding. The extrusion die has extending therethrough a generally cylindrical barrel and an extrusion screw disposed within the barrel having spiral flights along its length. In some aspects, the flight depths are lengthened so to provide a good melt at a suitable throughput. By also selecting an appropriate extrusion temperature profile, it is possible to eliminate or minimize unmelts, which can contribute to processing difficulties as well as defects in the resulting article. In other aspects, a closed-loop drying system is provided for achieving very low moisture levels in the polyester material to improve processing. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201922 | LIQUID TRANSITION NUTRITION FOR INFANTS - Liquid composition suitable for supporting the transition period wherein the infant changes from a diet consisting of breast milk or liquid infant formula to solid foods with a viscosity 20-150 mPas, containing a digestible carbohydrate fraction and an indigestible carbohydrate fraction with at least 50 wt. % soluble indigestible oligosaccharide with a degree of polymerisation (DP) between 2 and 100. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201923 | SYNTHETIC PHYTASE VARIANTS - The invention relates to a synthetic phytase having an increased thermal stability and also to an isolated nucleic acid sequence encoding a synthetic phytase, and the use of the phytase in an animal feed for reducing the phosphtate content in manure, and also animal feed additives and animal feeds comprising the synthetic phytase. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201924 | QUINOA-BASED BEVERAGES AND METHOD OF CREATING QUINOA-BASED BEVERAGES - A method of brewing a quinoa-based beverage is made by pre-conditioning a quinoa grain to remove unpleasant flavors from the quinoa. The quinoa grain is then soaked and malted (germinated). After germinating, the quinoa grain is kilned and optionally milled. The quinoa grain is mashed to form a wort, and boiled, optionally using hops, clarifiers, and any other flavorants. The wort is then cooled down to fermentation temperatures, and a Kosher yeast like | 2012-08-09 |
20120201925 | ARTIFICIAL RICE AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME USING INDUSTRIAL PROCESS - The various embodiments herein provide a method to produce rice artificially and industrially. The method comprises collecting stock materials, powdering the stock materials, sifting the powdered materials and making paste from the sifted material. The paste is molded and pressed after rubbing to obtaining the rice. The method produces several tonnes of rice per day. The rice is produced in 30 minutes. The rice is produced with different materials in various quantities and qualities based on need of a consumer. The rice is produced with different taste, smell and colour. The rice has properties similar to the natural rice. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201926 | Natural Cheese with Improved Melt Characteristics - There is also provided a method of producing a natural cheese having improved melt characteristics from a quantity of raw milk. The method includes separating the raw milk into a cream portion and a reduced fat milk portion. A portion of the cream portion is emulsified in a machine with a mild homogenate process producing reduced size fat globules. All of the cream portion and the reduced fat milk portion is combined into a cheese fluid and pasteurized. A coagulating agent is added to the cheese fluid and processed to produce a natural cheese having improved melt characteristics from the cheese fluid including the emulsified cream portion. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201927 | Hollow Sandwich Bun Mold and Method of Use - A sandwich bun mold device and method for use are provided for creating sandwich buns having hollow interior regions. The device comprises a bread mold pan having a plurality of mold recesses disposed along its surface, a pan cover, and a plurality of inserts of varying size and shape. To make the buns, a user places yeast bread dough in the mold recesses and then selects a desired insert size that will correspond to the size of the hollow interior region after the bun has cooked. The insert is then placed on the bread dough and the pan cover is placed onto the pan. A user bakes the assembly until the buns are cooked, removes the cover and inserts, and inverts the device to remove the freshly prepared buns. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201928 | METHOD OF IMPROVING THE PROPERTIES OF A FLOUR DOUGH, A FLOUR DOUGH IMPROVING COMPOSITION AND IMPROVED FOOD PRODUCTS - A method of improving the rheological properties of a flour dough and the quality of the finished product made from such a dough, comprising adding an effective amount of an oxido-reductase capable of oxidizing maltose, in particular a hexose oxidase, e.g. isolated from an algal species such as | 2012-08-09 |
20120201929 | MAGNESIUM RICH DRINKING WATER - The invention provides a system for supplying a magnesium enriched drinking water, including circulating water through a bed of magnesium compound. The health-promoting water contains magnesium between 10 and 500 mg/liter, and further it may contain additional health promoting salts, while being sodium free. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201930 | BREWABLE COFFEE PRODUCT CONTAINING SOLUBLE FIBER - A brewable coffee product that, when brewed, produces a coffee beverage having an increased amount of dietary fiber as compared to a coffee beverage brewed from traditional ground coffee. The brewable coffee product includes ground coffee beans and at least one plant-derived soluble fiber ingredient. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201931 | Fast disintegrating coffee, tea and food powder - A Super Fast Disintegration Powder that's comprised of tea, coffee and various food extracts, sugars, flavorings, colorants, and a superfast disintigrant. The powder has a particle size of 200 micrometers to 2 mm. The Super Fast Disintegration Powder is comprised of approved and generally recognized as safe sugars, flavorings, FD&C approved coloring agents, vitamins, minerals, nutraceuticals, spices, tea and coffee extracts or any combination thereof, and a Super fast disintegrant that is used as a carrier to deliver the contents. The above ingredients have been heated, sprayed, spun and dried on to a Super Fast Disintegrant for the purpose of establishing a new mode of delivery for tea, coffee and food based products. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201932 | DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE FOR BREWED BEVERAGES - A beverage cartridge includes a bottom wall and at least one sidewall forming a chamber in which a beverage can be prepared from a stored beverage product. The sidewall includes one or more pre-formed openings or openable portions. Openable portions may be scored lines or reduced-thickness lines or regions, which open to form exit paths for a prepared beverage when a compressive force is applied to the sidewall, such as by moving a portion of the bottom wall toward an upper end portion of the cartridge to deform the sidewall and open the openable portions. Where the sidewall instead includes pre-formed openings, these may be initially covered or sealed and provide existing exit paths for prepared beverage upon removal of the cover. Optionally, a filter element is provided inside the cartridge for retaining a used beverage product inside the cartridge as a prepared beverage exits from the cartridge. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201933 | Beverage Capsule - A beverage capsule is provided for use in a beverage preparing machine. The beverage capsule includes a body having a sidewall and a base defining an interior space. A first opening is defined at one end of the body and a second opening is defined at an opposing end of the body. A first cover covers the first opening and a second cover covers the second opening. A filter is disposed in the interior space a pre-determined distance away from the second opening. Ingredients, such as ground coffee beans, are disposed in the interior space between the first opening and the filter for preparing a desired beverage, wherein the ingredients have a statistical arithmetic mean particle size that is greater than 600 microns. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201934 | TOPICALLY SEASONED TACO SHELLS - Food articles comprising topically seasoned taco shells, and methods and apparatuses for producing topically seasoned taco shells. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201935 | SWEETNESS ENHANCER, SWEETENER COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME AND CONSUMABLES CONTAINING THE SAME - The present invention relates to the use of rosmarinic acid as a sweetness enhancer, to sweetener compositions comprising a sweetener and rosmarinic acid, to methods of making the sweetener compositions and to tabletop sweetener compositions comprising rosmarinic acid. Further, the invention relates to consumables comprising a consumable product and rosmarinic acid. Preferred consumable products are water-based consumables, solid dry consumables, dairy products, dairy-derived products and dairy-alternative products. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201936 | Microwave Popcorn Packaging with a Clear Bag and an Interior Anti-Scorch Surface - A microwave popcorn package includes a clear plastic bag having a sheet of a microwavable anti-scorch material fixed to an inside surface. The clear bag allows a user to view the progress of the corn popping. The bag is preferably made of a microwavable polypropylene/polyester plastic and the sheet of microwavable anti-scorch material is fused using a compression sealer to the plastic around the perimeter of the anti-scorch material. The package is placed in a microwave oven with the microwavable anti-scorch material under the popcorn. The plastic bag becomes very hot in the microwave. When the popcorn is popped, the microwavable anti-scorch material prevents hot popped popcorn from coming to rest on the plastic and become scorched from direct contact with the hot plastic. The plastic bag may additionally include a zip lock along one edge to allow the bag to be resealed after opening. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201937 | METHOD FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE FROM A BEVERAGE POWDER AND APPARATUS FOR IMPLEMENTING THE METHOD - The invention concerns a method for preparing a beverage from a soluble beverage powder comprising the steps of: —metering a dose of the soluble beverage powder,—heating the soluble beverage powder dose,—diluting the heated soluble beverage powder dose with a diluent. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201938 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF REMOVING AND MANAGING HEAVY METALS - Systems and methods remove and manage heavy metals. In one implementation, an exemplary method can be applied to food processing and food consumption to remove heavy metals such as mercury, lead, uranium and cadmium before absorption by a living organism. The exemplary method exposes the food to a heavy-metal binding ligand, such as a concentrated protein or phytic acid, to form a heavy-metal chelate, and then allows the chelate to separate from the food. In another implementation, an exemplary probe possesses innovative molecular layers on its surface to detect and quantify heavy metals by attracting and binding traces of the heavy metals on a ligand layer. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201939 | Methods for Preserving Fresh Produce - Methods of preserving fresh produce with a produce preservative which extends the shelf life of fresh produce, particularly cut fresh produce, and preserves the texture, flavor, appearance, crispness, and color of the fresh produce, particularly the exposed surface of the fresh produce, are provided. The method comprises: providing a solution of produce preservative comprising: water; a preservative cation which is selected from the group consisting of a strontium ion, lithium ion, barium ion, aluminum ion, copper ion, ammonium ion, iron ion, manganese ion, potassium ion, or mixtures thereof; and ascorbate ions, or erythorbate ions; wherein the ascorbate ions or erythorbate ions and the preservative cation are present in an ion ratio of preferably from 0.2:1 to 8:1, more preferably 0.75:1 to 8:1, even more preferably from 1:1 to 4:1, yet more preferably 1.5:1 to 3:1; most preferably 1.1:1 to 2.5:1; and, applying said produce preservative to the produce. The invention also relates to fresh produce preserved with the produce preservatives. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201940 | METHOD OF MAKING AN ENHANCED NATURAL SWEETENER - A method of making a natural sweetening composition comprising the steps of (a) steam stripping a crude mixture of at least one plant based natural high intensity sweetening compound; and (b) at least one step of filtering the crude mixture. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201941 | Lids for positioning, holding and retaining tea bags and the like in disposable and nondisposable cups - A tea bag string securable to a lid for a cup enables the bag to be positioned into the cup liquid for removal therefrom and thereafter for storage within the lid underside. A string holding tab on the lid comprises a slotted notch in the tab or a hook formation extending from the lid and enables the string to be secured to the lid. A bag-holding strip extending over the lid underside retains the bag therewithin. The strip may be integral with or separate from the lid. If separate, the strip has a cup-engaging rim that can snap the strip over the container lip. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201942 | AERATOR FOR POURING WINE INTO A WINE GLASS - A wine aerator for pouring wine from a wine container such as a wine bottle into a receiver such as a wine glass. The wine aerator has a large mouthed vessel into which the wine is poured from any wine container and the wine passes through the vessel to an outlet having a plurality of radial holes to break up the flow of wine into small discrete flows to carry out the aeration process. The wine aerator has a base that is affixed to the vessel and has a plurality of outwardly extending projections that are dimensioned so as to contact the rim of a wine glass to position the wine aerator atop of the wine glass while the wine aerator is being used. The wine aerator is inexpensively constructed and has no moving parts where leakage could occur. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201943 | MULTIPURPOSE STERILIZATION AND JUICE EXTRACTION DEVICE - A multipurpose sterilization and juice extraction device. The device includes a pot sized to be received by a base, a basin sized for nesting within the pot, the basin having a funnel in fluid communication with the pot, and a basket sized to nest within the basin having openings for receiving steam passing through the funnel. A lid is provided for fitting atop the basket. The base has a heating element and controls for selectively energizing the heating element. In use, water can be added to the pot for both sterilizing food products partially submerged therein as well as for generating steam for extracting juice from fruit contained within the basket. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201944 | AGENTS FOR IMPROVING THE TASTE AND FLAVOR OF CHOCOLATE - An agent for improving the eating quality of chocolate products is disclosed; it comprises as an active ingredient a yeast extract comprising (a) free glutamic acid in an amount of at least 10 wt % (preferably at least 15%) as calculated for sodium glutamate, (b) disodium 5′-inosinate and disodium 5′-guanylate in a total amount of at least 1 wt % (preferably at least 1.5 wt %), and (c) 2-furanmethanol and/or 5-methyl-2-furanmethanol. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201945 | FOOD COMPOSITION WITH REINFORCED OR ENHANCED SALTY TASTE AND COMPOSITION CONTAINING POTASSIUM CHLORIDE WITH SUPPRESSED OFFENSIVE TASTE - This invention provides a means for reinforcing or enhancing the salty taste of sodium chloride in a food composition and a means for suppressing the offensive taste in a composition containing potassium chloride. This invention relates to a food composition with a reinforced or enhanced salty taste realized with the addition of potassium chloride and acetic acid and/or lactic acid into a food composition containing sodium chloride. This invention also relates to a composition supplemented with potassium chloride capable of suppressing an offensive taste originating from potassium to which at least one selected from glutamic acid and aspartic acid has been added. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201946 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ALPHARIZED RICE AND ALPHARIZED RICE PRODUCED BY THE METHOD - To provide a method for producing alpharized rice in which a soaking process does not need to be provided and a shape of rice grains is maintained. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201947 | ADVANCED BIOREFINERY PROCESS - The present invention is a method for refining native biomass to extremely fine and highly disrupted particles using high shear and/or cavitation in combination with high temperature and high or low pH conditions which dissolve biomass to a high percentage. The method of the present invention results in a high percentage of hydrolysis, in many cases near theoretical levels, in short residence times while minimizing inputs over other methods, using low chemical inputs, and optionally with no chemical inputs in certain stages compared to existing processes. The method of the present invention also uses minimal electrical energy inputs and conserves heat energy within the process and reduces equipment requirements while producing concentrated products. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201948 | METHODS OF PREPARING POTATO FOOD PRODUCTS WITH ENHANCED RESISTANT STARCH CONTENT - This application relates to compositions comprising whole-tissue potato products with enhanced resistant starch (RS) content and reduced estimated glycemic index values. Methods of preparing and using whole-tissue potato products with enhanced resistant starch (RS) content and glycemic index values are also disclosed. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201949 | METHOF OF PRODUCING SOLAR SALT - A method of producing solar salt including putting dried solar salt into a color sorter to selectively remove foreign substances. The dried solar salt may be obtained by removing bittern from raw solar salt collected from a salt pond to obtain bittern-removed solar salt; washing the bittern-removed solar salt with concentrated brine to remove foreign substances; naturally dehydrating the washed solar salt to a water content of about 12 w/w % to about 17 w/w % by storing the same in a ton bag having a mesh bottom, to obtain dehydrated solar salt; and drying the dehydrated solar salt by heating. Solar salt, which is hygienically clean and is rich in mineral components, may be conveniently produced. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201950 | COMPOSITIONS FOR IMPROVING FLAVOR AND SAFETY OF MARINATED MEAT PRODUCTS - A composition for improving the flavor and juiciness of marinated meats and inhibiting growth of pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms and a process for making the composition are described. Lemon juice and vinegar are neutralized, concentrated and blended with non-neutralized lemon juice and non-neutralized vinegar in appropriate proportions to achieve the desired water binding and antimicrobial effects. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201951 | METHIONINE-RICH COMPOSITION FOR FEEDING ANIMALS - The present invention relates to a novel liquid or crystalline methionine composition, obtained by means of biomass bioconversion by means of microorganisms that are suitable for producing methionine. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201952 | ENHANCED NATURAL SWEETENER AND METHOD OF MAKING - A natural sweetening composition comprising a crude mixture of at least one plant based natural high intensity sweetening compound, the sweetening composition made by the process comprising (a) the step of steam stripping the crude mixture; and (b) at least one step of filtering the crude mixture. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201953 | CONDUCTIVE SUBSTRATE, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF CONDUCTIVE SUBSTRATE, AND LASER LIGHT IRRADIATION DEVICE - A conductive substrate includes substrate made of a resin material, and a conductive layer formed on the substrate by baking a conductive paste which is coated on the substrate at a predetermined position, wherein the conductive layer is formed through baking by applying second laser light to the conductive paste of which a position on the substrate is detected based on a difference in reflectance depending on the application positions of first laser light applied to the substrate. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201954 | METHOD OF DETERMINING MULTILAYER THIN FILM DEPOSITION ON A PIEZOELECTRIC CRYSTAL - A method for accurately calculating the thickness of deposited thin film layers onto a piezoelectric crystal blank in which dissimilar materials can be utilized, enabling determinations for various applications employing exotic materials. Additionally, the specific acoustic impedance (or equivalent z-ratio) of an unknown deposited material can be determined. The exact analytical solution nearly eliminates thickness errors when several layers of different materials are sequentially deposited on the same monitor quartz crystal. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201955 | FILM-FORMING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CLEANING THE SAME, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE - A cleaning method of removing a vapor-deposition material adhering to equipments without exposure to the atmosphere is provided. A vapor-deposition material adhering to equipments (components of a film-forming apparatus) such as a substrate holder, a vapor-deposition mask, a mask holder, or an adhesion preventing shield provided in a film-forming chamber are subjected to heat treatment. Because of this, the adhering vapor-deposition material is re-sublimated, and removed by exhaust through a vacuum pump. By including such a cleaning method in the steps of manufacturing an electro-optical device, the manufacturing steps are shortened, and an electro-optical device with high reliability can be realized. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201956 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FABRICATING OR ALTERING MICROSTRUCTURES USING LOCAL CHEMICAL ALTERATIONS - A method and apparatus for fabricating or altering a microstructure use means for heating to facilitate a local chemical reaction that forms or alters the submicrostructure. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201957 | METHOD FOR THE MICRODEFORMATION OF THE FRONT FACE OF A THIN PART BY MODIFYING THE REAR FACE OR THE PERIPHERY OF THE PART - Method for the microdeformation of the front face of a thin part, by modifying the rear face or the periphery of the part. According to the invention, which can notably be used to correct the wave surface of a mirror, a local treatment is applied to the rear face or to the periphery which causes a static microdeformation, which is frozen once and for all, of the front face, without applying any mechanical force to the part. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201958 | Multidentate Ketoimine Ligands For Metal Complexes - The present invention is a plurality of metal-containing complexes of a multidentate ketoiminate. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201959 | In-Situ Hydroxylation System - Described are systems and methods for the hydroxylation of a substrate surface using ammonia and water vapor. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201960 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTER - A printer ( | 2012-08-09 |
20120201961 | SUBSTRATE STRUCTURES APPLIED IN FLEXIBLE ELECTRICAL DEVICES AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF - A substrate structure applied in flexible electrical devices is provided. The substrate structure includes a carrier, a release layer overlying the carrier with a first area and a flexible substrate overlying the release layer and the carrier with a second area, wherein the second area is larger than the first area and the flexible substrate has a greater adhesion force than that of the release layer to the carrier. The disclosure also provides a method for fabricating the substrate structure. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201962 | COMPOSITION, COMPOUND AND FILM FORMING METHOD - A composition comprising at least one compound represented by the following formula (Z) is disclose. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201963 | POLYURETHANE FLOOR FINISHES WITH HYBRID PERFORMANCE - VOC-compliant aqueous polyurethane floor coating compositions and components are provided. Embodiments include at least one organic solvent having a vapor pressure of less than 0.1 mm Hg under ambient conditions and a viscosity of less than 60 cps for at least three hours after being formed. The coating compositions exhibit application characteristics of acrylic floor coatings and durability characteristics of polyurethane floor coatings. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201964 | RESIST COATING DEVICE AND METHOD - A gumming device and method can reduce or avoid generation of air bubbles between layers thereby improving quality and manufacturing efficiency of TFT LCD. The gumming device comprises a nozzle, a gum feeding mechanism connected with the nozzle and a nozzle moving mechanism. Wherein at least two rows of gum injection holes are included in the nozzle, and the two adjacent rows of gum injection holes are separated by a spacer. The gumming method comprises that the nozzle is moved on the substrate by the nozzle moving mechanism, and each row of gum injection holes in the nozzle is successively opened in a direction opposite to the moving direction of nozzle for applying gum. The gumming device is used for applying multilayer gum. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201965 | MULTI-PHASE SELF-STRATIFYING COATING EXHIBITING GRADIENT BEHAVIOR - The present invention relates to multi-phase self-stratifying coating systems, and in particular, to multi-phase self-stratifying coating systems having a substantially homogeneous composition of polymeric binder components that upon application and cure generates a multi-phase stratified coating wherein each phase is rich in a different polymeric binder component and wherein individual phases are separated by a diffuse interface, such that the stratified coating exhibits a gradient behavior wherein a given interface exhibits the attributes of the polymeric binder component that is rich at that interface, and wherein at least one phase is rich in a polymeric binder having a telechelic resin with reactive internal groups, reactive end groups, and an alkoxide oligomer, and at least one other phase is rich in a polymeric binder having a fluorinated polymer derived from fluorinated vinyl-based monomers. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201966 | SURFACE LAYER - The present teachings provide a composition that includes a functionalized polyfluoropolyether and functionalized polybutadiene in a weight ratio of functionalized polyfluoropolyether/functionalized polybutadiene of from about 20/80 to about 80/20 in a solvent. The composition can be used to form a surface layer having a water contact angle of greater than about 90° and a hexanedecane contact angle greater than about 45°. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201967 | METHOD FOR COATING PAPER - The present invention relates to a process for coating paper, wherein the coating material used is a biodegradable, aliphatic-aromatic polyester having a melt volume rate (MVR) according to EN ISO 1133 (190° C., 2.16 kg weight) of from 3 to 50 cm | 2012-08-09 |
20120201968 | STORAGE CONTAINER, METHOD FOR MOLDING RESIN, AND METHOD FOR FORMING PLATING FILM - A storage container is provided, which includes carbon dioxide containing a functional material and a container body in which carbon dioxide has been hermetically contained. Accordingly, a method for molding a resin, a method for forming a plating film, and the storage container for carbon dioxide, which are excellent in the mass productively at low cost, are provided without using any special high pressure apparatus for producing a supercritical fluid. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201969 | PHOTOCATALYTIC REACTIONS IN NANO-IMPRINT LITHOGRAPHY PROCESSES - An imprint lithography template having a photoactive coating adhered to a surface of the template. Irradiation of the photoactive coating promotes cleaning of the template by decomposition of organic material proximate the template (e.g., organic material adsorbed on the template). An imprint lithography system may be configured such that template cleaning is achieved during formation of a patterned layer on an imprint lithography substrate. Cleaning of the template during an imprint lithography process reduces down-time that may be associated with template maintenance. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201970 | METHOD OF MAKING A MULTILAYER COMPOSITE - A method for providing a multilayer composite includes the steps of providing a first composite comprising a film of a dielectric material with a front surface and an opposite rear surface, the front surface comprising a surface pattern; depositing an electrically conductive layer onto the surface pattern; providing a second composite comprising a film with a front surface and an opposite rear surface, the front surface comprising a surface pattern; depositing an electrically conductive layer covering at least a portion of the surface pattern; arranging the first composite on the second composite; and fixating the position of the first composite relative to the second composite. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201971 | METHOD OF COALESCING TRANSPARENT SUBSTRATE AND DISPLAY DEVICE AND DAM PATTERN FORMING APPARATUS - Provided is a method of coalescing a transparent substrate and a display device. The method includes a first step of applying light curing-type dam material on a surface of the display device and forming dam patterns, a second step of applying adhering material inside the dam patterns, and a third step of coalescing the transparent substrate on the adhering material. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201972 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING COMPOSITE SEMIPERMEABLE MEMBRANE - The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a composite semipermeable membrane, which has excellent chemical resistance, and in which floating of a skin layer is not easily generated. A method for producing a composite semipermeable membrane of the present invention, characterized in that an atmospheric pressure plasma treatment is performed to a front surface on which a skin layer of an epoxy resin porous support is to be formed, thereafter the skin layer is formed on the front surface. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201973 | PRIMER COMPOSITION FOR CURED SILICON-CONTAINING SURFACE AND ITS USES - A method for improving an adhesion of an adhesive to a cured silicon-containing surface is provided. The method comprises applying a primer composition to the surface before applying the adhesive; and subjecting the surface to a plasma treatment before or after the composition is applied thereto; wherein the primer composition comprises a polar organic solvent, an acrylic monomer, and an amino-containing silane. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201974 | METHOD FOR THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE-RESISTANT BONDING OF OXYGEN-PERMEABLE OXIDE CERAMICS BASED ON SUBSTITUTED ALKALINE-EARTH COBALTATES BY MEANS OF DOPING-SUPPORTED DIFFUSIVE REACTIVE SINTERING - A method for high temperature resistant bonding of oxygen permeable oxide ceramics of substituted alkaline earth cobaltates by doping assisted diffusive reaction sintering includes providing at least one joining surface of the oxygen permeable ceramics with a Cu-containing additives. At least a join area of the oxygen permeable ceramics is subsequently heated, under loading through forces, to a temperature up to 250 K below a customary sintering temperature of the oxygen-permeable ceramics. The join area is held under the loading at the temperature for 0.5 to 10 hours. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201975 | Aqua-printing gelatinous film and aqua-printing method using the same - Disclosed is aqua-printing gelatinous film and aqua-printing method using the same, in which a UV coating layer is formed on the surface of a water soluble gelatinous film, and a pattern is printed thereon, after that a protecting layer is covered over there so as to make up the aqua-printing gelatinous film which is brought to print on the surface of a working piece. Then the work piece is radiated with the UV ray from a UV lamp thereby pattern is fixedly printed on the work piece. The working process is simple, efficient and neat without causing pollution. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201976 | CORE WIRE HOLDER FOR PRODUCING POLYCRYSTALLINE SILICON AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING POLYCRYSTALLINE SILICON - One end side of a core wire holder | 2012-08-09 |
20120201977 | PROCESS FOR GRADIENT NANOVOIDED ARTICLE - A process and apparatus for producing a gradient nanovoided article, a gradient nanovoided coating, and a gradient low refractive index coating is described. The process includes providing a first solution of a polymerizable material in a solvent, and providing a first environment proximate a first region of the coating and a different second environment proximate an adjacent region of the coating. The process further includes at least partially polymerizing the polymerizable material to form a composition that includes an insoluble polymer matrix and a second solution. The insoluble polymer matrix includes a plurality of nanovoids that are filled with the second solution, and a major portion of the solvent from the second solution is removed. A first volume fraction of the plurality of nanovoids proximate the first region of the coating is less than a second volume fraction of the plurality of nanovoids proximate an adjacent of the coating. An apparatus for the process is also described, and includes a web line, a coating section, a partial polymerization section, and a solvent removal section. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201978 | UNIVERSAL CONNECTABLE, COLLECTABLE OBJECT OR OBJECTS - The present invention provides a universal connectable collectable comprising two or more structures that are connectable to each other by the use of a universal connector. With a universal connector, the connectable collectable one can create an infinite number of structures by connecting various structures together. Since the universal connector can be provided on each structure, one can not only chose the two or more structures to connect but the structures can be connected at various places on each structure. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201979 | Magnetic Field Surface Image Method, Kit and Product - A method, kit and product for hidden surface images or designs utilizing reshaped magnetic fields. The magnetic field of a hidden surface image is manipulated and controlled to form a clearly defined shape revealed through a magnetic field viewing device. The method comprises forming a design/image element from a magnet; forming a corresponding housing layer opening replicating the shape of the element; reshaping the magnetic field of the element; placing the reshaped element into the housing layer; covering/securing the element beneath a masking layer; and viewing the element with a magnetic field viewing device. A kit for hidden magnetic surface imaging method comprises a magnetic medium, housing layer, adhesive, masking layer, and a strong magnet for reshaping the magnetic field. A hidden magnetic field surface image product comprises a housing layer including a defined opening, an image element comprising a flexible magnet housed within the opening and a masking layer. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201980 | FIBER-REINFORCED ARTICLE AND METHOD THEREFOR - A method for use in manufacturing a ceramic matrix composite article includes assembling a ceramic fiber sheet between a tool and a die, where the tool is conformable to the shape of the die and the melting point of the die is greater than the melting point of the tool. The assembly is then heated to soften the tool. At least one of the tool, the die or a separate inflatable member is then pressurized to conform the tool and the ceramic fiber sheet to the die. Next, the assembly is cooled and the pressure is vented before removal of the tool and ceramic fiber sheet from the die. A preceramic resin with a catalyst is then applied to the ceramic fiber sheet and cured at a curing temperature that is below the melting point of the tool, to form a preform. The tool is then removed from the preform. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201981 | COMBINATIONS OF BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENTS WITH A NEMATICIDAL SEED COATING - This invention provides combinations of at least one biological control agent and at least one nematicide to enhance plant protection against pests and pathogens. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201982 | COATING COMPOSITIONS FOR GLASS SUBSTRATES - The present invention relates to an aqueous polyurethane coating composition comprising:
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20120201983 | PACKAGING ARTICLE - The invention relates to a packaging article for use in form-fill-seal, flow wrap and lidding. In particular, the invention concerns such an article sealed with a biodegradable film having a peel sealable coating thereon, and coated filmic lids for sealing polylactic acid (PLA) trays and specifically PLA trays used for packaging. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201984 | PLASTIC FILM AND INFUSION BAG - The present invention relates to a plastic film ( | 2012-08-09 |
20120201985 | Carboxylated Acrylonitrile Butadiene Latex Seamless Bladder and a Process for Manufacturing Thereof - A soft seamless acrylonitrile bladder having excellent air permeability combined with good bounce characteristics for inflatable balls obtained by latex dipping process. The said process involves dipping hot moulds in a coagulant bath of calcium nitrate and water and later dipping the dried, coagulant coated formers in a compounded latex bath of carboxylated acrylonitrile butadiene latex, the dip being single or multiple depending upon the desired wall thickness. The said latex dipping process allows low manufacturing cost, high productivity and low rejection rate bladders having uniform weight varying from 500 mg/inch.sup.2 to 1.5 g/inch.sup.2, modulus varying from 17 to 20 Kg/Cm.sup.2, tensile strength of 150-180 Kg/Cm2 and elongation at break 650-750%. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201986 | POLYESTER COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED PROPERTIES - The recited invention relates to polyester elastomer compositions having improved mechanical properties when prepared using aqueous solutions of metal salts. An improvement in DMA storage modulus, a decrease in melt flow rate and an increase in light transmittance are observed in polyester elastomer compositions in which the metal salt is melt-mixed with aqueous solutions of metal salts compared to polyester compositions in which the metal salt is mixed into the polyester composition as a solid. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201987 | PLASTICIZED POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides plasticized polymer compositions comprising an 7V-allcyl-2-pyrrolidone and a fatty acid ester. These compositions exhibit enhanced hardness, tensile strength, and/or elongation at break without the use of ph-thalate-based plasticizers. The plasticized polymeric compositions can be employed in a wide variety of applications, such as in sheeting, tubing, and coatings. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201988 | THIN WALL EXPANDABLE POLYMER TUBES HAVING IMPROVED AXIAL AND RADIAL STRENGTH, AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF - A method for making a thin walled ePTFE tube having improved axial and radial strength includes the steps of: providing an unsintered or partially sintered ePTFE membrane; wrapping the ePTFE membrane around a mandrel or form tool to form an ePTFE tube; matting the ePTFE tube; immediately thereafter, sintering the matted ePTFE tube; removing the sintered ePTFE tube from the mandrel or form tool; stretching the sintered ePTFE tube in the axial direction; stretching the ePTFE tube in the radial direction over a second mandrel that is greater in diameter than the reduced axially stretched diameter, but less than the first mandrel diameter; overwrapping the second mandrel with a second ePTFE membrane; matting the ePTFE tube; immediately thereafter, sintering the matted ePTFE tube; and removing the sintered ePTFE tube from the second mandrel or form tool. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201989 | RESIN MOLDED PRODUCT - Provided is a resin molded product in which a lid body is prevented from being erroneously mounted. An upper bumper ( | 2012-08-09 |
20120201990 | Release Formulation for Label Including Synthetic Wax - A heat transfer label comprising a support portion and a transfer portion for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to an article. Heat is applied to the support portion while the transfer portion is placed into contact with the article. The support portion comprises a release layer including a synthetic wax. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201991 | OPTICAL INFORMATION RECORDING MEDIUM AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF AND OPTICAL INFORMATION RECORDING MEDIUM RECORDING LAYER - An optical information recording medium including a substrate; two or more recording layers provided on the substrate; and a protective layer provided on the recording layers, wherein the surface of one of the side of the substrate and the protective layer is a light irradiation plane, at least one of the recording layers other than the recording layer at the deepest position from the light irradiation plane includes W, Pd, and Cu oxides as the principal components, and the ratio of W, Pd, and Cu that are respectively included in the W, Pd, and Cu oxides satisfies the relationship 0.17≦x | 2012-08-09 |
20120201992 | OPTICAL INFORMATION RECORDING MEDIUM - An optical information recording medium includes: a substrate; two or more information signal layers provided on the substrate; and a cover layer provided on the information signal layers. At least one of the two or more information signal layers is provided with an inorganic recording layer including Pd oxide, a first protective layer provided on a first main surface of the inorganic recording layer, and a second protective layer provided on a second main surface of the inorganic recording layer. And at least one of the first protective layer and the second protective layer includes a compound oxide of Si oxide, In oxide and Zr oxide as a main component. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201993 | OPTICAL INFORMATION RECORDING MEDIUM - An optical information recording medium including: a substrate; two or more information signal layers provided on the substrate; and a cover layer provided on the information signal layers, wherein the surface of one of the side of the substrate and the cover layer is a light irradiation plane, wherein at least one of the information signal layers other than the information signal layer at the deepest portion from the light irradiation plane includes an inorganic recording layer that includes a W oxide and a Pd oxide, a first protective layer that is provided on a first principal plane of the inorganic recording layer, and a second protective layer that is provided on a second principal plane of the inorganic recording layer, wherein at least one of the first protective layer and the second protective layer is a layer with an extinction coefficient of 0.05 to 0.6. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201994 | FUNCTIONAL LAMINATE - The present invention relates to a method for producing a functional laminate ( | 2012-08-09 |
20120201995 | Moulded body having cladding material and carrier material and method for the production thereof - The invention relates to a molded body having a polymeric coating in which cladding material is prepared from a polymer solution; carrier material is guided through a feed channel and an outlet opening into a coating chamber, the feed channel traversing a container holding the cladding material; the cladding material is guided through a predefined gap into the coating chamber, and contact is effected between the cladding material and the carrier material to form a preliminary layer; the carrier material and preliminary layer are guided through an outlet opening into a relaxation zone; by setting the withdrawal of the carrier material via the outlet opening into the relaxation zone, the cladding material, the carrier material or both can be altered; and solvent is removed from the polymer layer. The molded bodies are preferably fibers, in particular bristles, such as brush or paint brush bristles. | 2012-08-09 |
20120201996 | Corrosion Inhibiting Systems - A corrosion inhibiting agent is provided as a finely ground powder that is dispensed into a sheath or other casing enclosing a metal bar, cable, or other tension member. The agents are produced by preparing salts of amines with benzoic acid or nitric acid, drying the salts, and grinding and screening the salts to provide a desired maximum particle size. Also disclosed is a dry fogging system through which the powder is applied to metal tension members enclosed in polymeric sheaths or other fluid tight casings. | 2012-08-09 |