35th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 34 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100221601 | ELECTRICAL PART, NONAQUEOUS-ELECTROLYTE CELL, AND LEAD CONDUCTOR WITH INSULATING COATING LAYER AND SEALED VESSEL EACH FOR USE IN THESE - An electrical part comprising a lead conductor and a sealed vessel including a metal layer, the lead conductor extending from the inside of the sealed vessel to the outside, wherein the lead conductor and the sealed vessel are fusion-bonded through a thermal adhesive layer at the sealing portion, and wherein a softening-resistant layer having through holes made in the thickness direction is provided between the lead conductor and the metal layer at the sealing portion. A nonaqueous electrolyte cell comprising an electrode and a nonaqueous electrolyte both enclosed inside the sealed vessel. A sealed vessel and a lead conductor having an insulating coating layer, both of which can be used in the electrical part or the like. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221602 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEALED BATTERY AND SEALED BATTERY - A method for manufacturing a sealed battery | 2010-09-02 |
20100221603 | LITHIUM ION FLUORIDE BATTERY - The present invention provides electrochemical cells capable of good electronic performance, particularly high specific energies, useful discharge rate capabilities and good cycle life. The invention includes primary and secondary batteries having positive and negative electrodes that exchange fluoride ions with an electrolyte comprising a fluoride salt and solvent. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221604 | NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery includes a positive electrode having a positive electrode active material layer provided on a positive electrode collector, a negative electrode having a negative electrode active material layer provided on a negative electrode collector, and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains at least one member selected from the group consisting of sulfone compounds represented by the following formulae (1) and (2); and an inorganic phosphorus compound represented by the following formula (3) exists on the surface of a positive electrode active material: | 2010-09-02 |
20100221605 | ADDITIVES FOR LITHIUM-ION ACCUMULATORS - A lithium-ion accumulator includes an anode, a cathode, a separator, and an electrolyte which is in connection with the anode and the cathode, which electrolyte includes at least one lithium salt as electrolyte salt and a solvent solubilizing the at least one lithium salt. The at least one lithium salt reacts with water to form an hydrogenous acid, and the electrolyte includes at least one additive, which reacts with the hydrogenous acid to form a compound acting as electrolyte salt. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221606 | ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE WITH POROUS ELECTRODE - A method of fabricating an energy storage device with a large surface area electrode comprises: providing an electrically conductive substrate; depositing a semiconductor layer on the electrically conductive substrate, the semiconductor layer being a first electrode; anodizing the semiconductor layer, wherein the anodization forms pores in the semiconductor layer, increasing the surface area of the first electrode; after the anodization, providing an electrolyte and a second electrode to form the energy storage device. The substrate may be a continuous film and the electrode of the energy storage device may be fabricated using linear processing tools. The semiconductor may be silicon and the deposition tool may be a thermal spray tool. Furthermore, the semiconductor layer may be amorphous. The energy storage device may be rolled into a cylindrical shape. The energy storage device may be a battery, a capacitor or an ultracapacitor. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221607 | ELECTRODE PLATE FOR NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY AND NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY USING THE SAME - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery of the present invention comprises a long core member and a material mixture layer formed thereon. The electrode plate has an exposed part of the core member formed along one side which is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the core member. The material mixture layer comprises a material that can absorb and desorb lithium ions. A porous film is formed on at least a part of the exposed part of the core member adjacent to an edge face of the material mixture layer and on the material mixture layer and is parallel to the exposed portion of the core member, and the thickness of the porous film is greater at the edge face of the material mixture layer which is parallel to the exposed part of the core member and located on the side of the exposed part of the core member than at a central portion of the material mixture layer in the width direction thereof. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221608 | ALLOY POWDER FOR ELECTRODE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - An electrode alloy powder includes a hydrogen storage alloy and magnetic material clusters. The hydrogen storage alloy contains 20 to 70 wt % of Ni. The magnetic material clusters contain metal nickel, and have an average cluster size of 8 to 10 nm. A method for producing the electrode alloy powder includes an activation step of allowing a raw material powder including a hydrogen storage alloy to be in contact with an aqueous solution containing A wt % of sodium hydroxide and held at 100° C. or greater for B minutes. A and B satisfy 2410≦A×B≦2800. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221609 | POSITIVE ELECTRODE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM ION SECONDARY BATTERY AND LITHIUM ION SECONDARY BATTERY USING THE SAME - This invention provides a positive electrode material having high capacity and safety, and a lithium ion secondary battery using the positive electrode material, the lithium ion secondary battery using a positive electrode active substance comprising a first transition metal oxide represented by the compositional formula: Li | 2010-09-02 |
20100221610 | RECHARGEABLE ALKALINE MANGANESE CELL WITH CATHODE CONSISTENCY COMPENSATION - In an improved rechargeable alkaline manganese cell that has a manganese dioxide cathode comprising pellets formed by pressing a cathode powder blend comprising a hygroscopic additive for increasing cumulative capacity, the sticky consistency of the pellets, which is un-desirable for continuous automated production is compensated for by the addition of up to 0.5% of a hydrophobic binder. This small amount leaves the cell performance substantially unimpaired, but provides the desired consistency for large-scale production. Further disclosed is an improved charge methodology for a rechargeable alkaline manganese cell wherein the charge current is pulsed at a voltage in excess of 1.65 V and the no-load cell voltage response is monitored at predetermined intervals. No charge current pulse is permitted to pass through the cell if the no-load voltage exceeds a threshold value. This results in increased utilization of the capacity of the cell while reducing the likelihood of damage to the cell due to overcharging. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221611 | Electrode Compositions and Processes - A composition for use in an electrochemical cell is disclosed wherein the composition includes a clean metal substantially free of impurities and a layer of protective material in contact with the clean metal. Further disclosed is an electrochemical cell including a metal film comprising a clean metal substantially free of impurities. The electrochemical cell may further include an electrolyte and a layer of protective material disposed between the electrolyte and the metal film. A process for manufacturing an electrode is further disclosed including preparing a metal film comprising a clean metal substantially free of impurities and depositing a layer of protective material on to the metal film. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221612 | Electrode Compositions and Processes - A composition for use in an electrochemical cell is disclosed wherein the composition includes a clean metal substantially free of impurities and a layer of protective material in contact with the clean metal, wherein the protective material comprises a protective metal component, a multi-component material, a multi-layered component or a combination thereof. Further disclosed is an electrochemical cell including a metal film comprising a clean metal substantially free of impurities. The electrochemical cell may further include an electrolyte and a layer of protective material disposed between the electrolyte and the metal film, wherein the protective material comprises a protective metal component, a multi-component material, a multi-layered component or a combination thereof. A process for manufacturing an electrode is further disclosed including preparing a metal film comprising a clean metal substantially free of impurities and depositing a layer of protective material on to the metal film, wherein the protective material comprises a protective metal component, a multi-component material, a multi-layered component or a combination thereof. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221613 | COATED POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL, POSITIVE ELECTRODE FOR NONAQUEOUS SECONDARY BATTERY, NONAQUEOUS SECONDARY BATTERY, AND THEIR PRODUCTION METHODS - Disclosed is a nonaqueous secondary battery ( | 2010-09-02 |
20100221614 | SOLID POLYMER ELECTROLYTES BASED ON TRIBLOCK COPOLYMERS, ESPECIALLY POLYSTYRENE-POLY(OXYETHYLENE)-POLYSTYRENE - Solid polymer electrolyte (SPE) comprising at least one electrolyte salt and at least one linear triblock copolymer A-B-A, in which:
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20100221615 | NON-AQUEOUS SECONDARY BATTERY - A non-aqueous secondary battery contains a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator and a non-aqueous electrolytic solution. The positive electrode contains a layered structure lithium-containing compound oxide, or a spinel lithium-containing compound oxide containing manganese as an active material. The non-aqueous electrolytic solution contains at least one additive selected from a sulfonic acid anhydride, a sulfonate ester derivative, a cyclic sulfate derivative and a cyclic sulfonate ester derivative, and a vinylene carbonate or a derivative of the vinylene carbonate. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221616 | NON-AQUEOUS CELL HAVING AMORPHOUS OR SEMI-CRYSTALLINE COPPER MANGANESE OXIDE CATHODE MATERIAL - The present disclosure relates generally to a high capacity cathode material suitable for use in a non-aqueous electrochemical cell that comprises copper manganese oxide, which may be in amorphous or semi-crystalline form, and optionally fluorinated carbon. The present disclosure additionally relates to a non-aqueous electrochemical cell comprising such a cathode material and, in particular, to such a non-aqueous electrochemical cell that can deliver a higher capacity than conventional cell. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221617 | LOCATION OF A FUEL CELL ON A MOBILE DEVICE - A mobile device having: a keyboard; a printed circuit board having at least one contact responsive to the keyboard; and a fuel cell assembly having: a fuel cell located between the keyboard and the printed circuit board, the fuel cell having a membrane and at least one aperture corresponding with the at least one contact; a tank adapted to store a fuel for the fuel cell; and piping connecting the tank with the fuel cell, where the fuel cell ventilates through the keyboard. Alternatively, the fuel cell acts as the printed circuit board and at least one contact for the keyboard is printed onto the fuel cell. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221618 | Enclosed Separator Unit for a Gas Supply of a Fuel Cell System - An enclosed separator unit for incorporation into a gas supply device of a fuel cell system, to separate liquid from the gas supply device, includes a separator for separating the liquid. A housing encloses the separator unit which is arranged in a gas space | 2010-09-02 |
20100221619 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM - The present invention is a fuel cell system comprising: a hydrogen generator including a reformer which has a reforming catalyst and carries out a reforming reaction using the reforming catalyst to generate a hydrogen-containing gas from a raw material, a shift converter which has a shift catalyst and carries out a shift reaction using the shift catalyst to decrease carbon monoxide in the hydrogen-containing gas, and a first temperature detector which detects a temperature of the shift converter; a fuel cell which uses the hydrogen-containing gas delivered from the hydrogen generator, to generate electric power; and a control unit, wherein: the control unit does not start delivering the hydrogen-containing gas from the hydrogen generator to the fuel cell when at least the temperature of the shift converter detected by the first temperature detector is not a stable determination temperature or higher; and the stable determination temperature is lower than a control temperature of the shift converter at the time of a normal operation. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221620 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF - A fuel cell system ( | 2010-09-02 |
20100221621 | OPERATION METHOD AT THE TIME OF LOAD REDUCTION OF FUEL CELL SYSTEM - An operation method at the time of load reduction of fuel cell system includes in this order a first step of determining a target power generation amount of the fuel cell module, a second step of increasing the flow rate of the oxygen-containing gas supplied to a fuel cell module, a third step of reducing the power generation amount of the fuel cell module, a fourth step of reducing the flow rate of the fuel gas supplied to the fuel cell module, a fifth step of reducing the flow rate of the water supplied to the fuel cell module, a sixth step of reducing the flow rate of the oxygen-containing gas supplied to the fuel cell module, and a seventh step of detecting whether the power generation amount of the fuel cell module reaches the target power generation amount or less. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221622 | OPERATION METHOD AT THE TIME OF LOAD INCREASE OF FUEL CELL SYSTEM - An operation method at the time of load increase of fuel cell system includes in this order a first step of determining a target power generation amount of the fuel cell module, a second step of increasing the flow rate of the oxygen-containing gas supplied to the fuel cell module, a third step of increasing the flow rate of the water supplied to the fuel cell module a fourth step of increasing the flow rate of the fuel gas supplied to the fuel cell module, a fifth step of increasing the power generation amount of the fuel cell module, and a sixth step of detecting whether the power generation amount of the fuel cell module reaches the target power generation amount or more. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221623 | Method and Apparatus for Operation of a Fuel Cell Arrangement - A method and an apparatus for operation of a fuel cell arrangement having a plurality of fuel cells which are combined to form a stack and have a common cathode input and cathode output, as well as a common anode input and anode output, and having first components which supply the fuel cells with reactants and second components which process the reaction products of the fuel cells. First and second components are surrounded by separate housings or by a common housing. Exhaust air containing hydrogen is passed directly from all of the housings into a combined exhaust air line in which the hydrogen content of the combined exhaust air is determined. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221624 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A fuel cell system includes a controller that estimates or detects an air replacement state of a fuel electrode and a hydrogen circulation path while the operation of the fuel cell system is stopped. Upon starting the fuel cell system, the controller changes the order in which the operation of a hydrogen circulation pump is started and a hydrogen pressure regulator is opened to start the supply of hydrogen gas on the basis of the estimated or detected air replacement state, thereby preventing deterioration caused by uneven distribution of air and hydrogen in the fuel electrode. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221625 | LOW-POROSITY ANODE DIFFUSION MEDIA FOR HIGH CONCENTRATION DIRECT METHANOL FUEL CELLS AND METHOD OF MAKING - A direct oxidation fuel cell (DOFC) having a liquid fuel and an anode electrode configured to generate power. The anode electrode includes a gas diffusion layer (GDL) and a microporous layer, such that a decrease in the porosity of the GDL achieves an increase in the power density of the DOFC. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221626 | DUAL-POWER-SUPPLY SYSTEM - A dual-power-supply system uses both a fuel cell and a chargeable secondary battery. A differential voltage adding unit adds a differential voltage between the voltage of the fuel cell and a necessary target output voltage to the voltage of the fuel cell by using the secondary battery, thereby obtaining an output voltage of the dual-power-supply system. A control unit detects the output voltage, and controls the differential voltage adding unit such that the output voltage is equal to the target output voltage. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221627 | HEAT TRANSFER CONTROLLING MECHANISM AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM HAVING THE HEAT TRANSFER CONTROLLING MECHANISM - A heat transfer controlling mechanism and a fuel cell system, which allow working fluid to flow in a predetermined direction in a loop-shaped flow path without a back flow, having a simple structure independent of the orientation during use, low power consumption, and efficient heat transfer and size reduction. The mechanism includes a vaporizing portion, a condensing portion, and a loop-shaped flow path connecting the vaporizing and the condensing portions so as to seal working fluid. The mechanism transports heat by vaporizing the fluid in the vaporizing portion and condensing the fluid in the condensing portion to control heat transfer. The mechanism further includes a gas passage suppressing portion on one side in the flow path, for allowing liquid, but not gas, to pass therethrough and a liquid passage suppressing portion on the other side in the flow path, for allowing gas, but not liquid, to pass therethrough. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221628 | ATTACHMENT FOR A FUEL TANK OF A FUEL CELL POWERED SYSTEM AND ELECTRONIC PORTABLE DEVICE EQUIPPED THEREWITH - An attachment for a fuel tank of a fuel cell powered system is described. The attachment thermally conducts heat generated from an electronic component to the fuel tank. The attachment further affixes to the electronic component by a securing portion. In one aspect, the attachment is comprised in a fuel cell powered electronic device. In another aspect, the attachment is integral to the fuel tank. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221629 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A fuel cell system including a PEFC stack in an inner space of a housing includes a sheathed heater, arranged in the inner space, for heating the inner space; the sheathed heater is placed on a bottom face side of the inner space of the housing, while a gap is provided between the bottom face and the sheathed heater; a mounting plate for mounting an inner device including the PEFC stack is provided in the inner space of the housing; and the sheathed heater is arranged between the mounting plate and the bottom face of the inner space of the housing. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221630 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM - In a fuel cell system, it is possible to suppress fixation of a fluid circulating device arranged in a fluid passage connected to a fuel cell main body. The fuel cell system is provided with a fuel cell stack, a system main body having respective elements for supplying a fuel gas and respective elements for supplying an oxidizing gas, and a control device. The control device includes a fluid circulating device drive processing unit having a function to forcibly drive the fluid circulating device after determining, based on a judgment related to one or more of a non-use time, an operation state of the system main body, a membrane impedance state of a fuel cell, a temperature of the fuel cell stack, and a background noise, whether or not forced driving to suppress sticking of the fluid circulating device is preferable at that time. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221631 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT INCLUDING THE SAME - A fuel cell system for use in transportation equipment, for example, can determine an abnormality in its fuel supply device without additional detectors being provided for abnormality detection. The fuel cell system is mounted on a motorbike, and includes a cell stack which includes a plurality of fuel cells, an aqueous solution pump arranged to supply aqueous methanol solution to the cell stack, a controller which includes a CPU, an inflow temperature sensor arranged to detect a temperature of aqueous methanol solution which is introduced to the cell stack, and an outflow temperature sensor arranged to detect a temperature of aqueous methanol solution discharged from the cell stack. The CPU obtains an inflow outflow temperature difference by calculating a difference between a detection result from the inflow temperature sensor and a detection result from the outflow temperature sensor. Then, the CPU compares the inflow outflow temperature difference to a predetermined value, and thereby determines whether or not there is any abnormality in the aqueous solution pump. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221632 | Method and Apparatus for Forming a Wetting Nominal Value for a Fuel Cell Unit - In a method and apparatus for wetting a fuel cell unit on the basis of a predetermined dew point nominal value as a function of the operating state of the fuel cell unit, a corrected dew point nominal value is determined using a predetermined dew point nominal value, a component-specific correction value, and a process correction value. The corrected dew point nominal value is used to set the required amount of water for optimum wetting of the fuel cell unit. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221633 | FUEL CELL STACK AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A fuel cell stack formed by stacking two or more fuel cell layers each constituted of one or more unit cell and a fuel cell system including the same are provided. Any two fuel cell layers adjacent to each other each have one or more gap region. At least a part of the gap region in one fuel cell layer of any two fuel cell layers adjacent to each other is in contact with a unit cell constituting the other fuel cell layer. The gap region in one fuel cell layer and the gap region in the other fuel cell layer communicate with each other. The fuel cell stack is excellent in fuel or oxidizing agent supply performance and it realizes high power density. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221634 | FUEL CELL AND FUEL CELL STACK - A fuel cell includes a separator having a circular disk. On one surface of the circular disk, a fuel gas channel for supplying a fuel gas to an anode is provided, and on the other surface of the circular disk, an oxygen-containing gas channel for supplying air to a cathode is provided. The fuel gas channel has an end point disposed at the outer circumferential end of the anode. A fuel gas discharge channel is connected to the end point of the fuel gas channel, such that the consumed fuel gas is emitted from a position spaced outwardly from an outer circumferential portion of the electrolyte electrode assembly. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221635 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FUEL CELL, MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY, AND FUEL CELL - Provided is a method of manufacturing a membrane electrode assembly including catalyst layers in both sides of a polymer electrolyte membrane, substance diffusion of the catalyst layer being improved, in which forming at least one of the catalyst layers includes at least: forming a first layer including one of a catalyst and a catalyst precursor on a surface of a sheet by vapor-phase deposition; forming a through hole in the first layer; forming a second layer including one of a catalyst and a catalyst precursor on a surface of the first layer having the through hole by vapor-phase deposition; joining a polymer electrolyte membrane to a surface of the second layer; and peeling off the sheet from the first layer. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221636 | FUEL CELL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - The invention relates to a fuel cell which has a membrane-electrode unit comprising an ion-conducting membrane with catalyst layers which are disposed on oppositely situated surfaces of the membrane and serve as anode and cathode, and also possibly an anode-side and/or a cathode-side gas diffusion layer, the membrane-electrode unit having adjacent regions with different diffusion transport for educts and/or products. The invention likewise relates to a method for the production of fuel cells of this type. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221637 | FILM ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY - Provided is a film electrode assembly which can acquire unique information on a film electrode assembly even from the film electrode assembly alone. The film electrode assembly includes: a polymer electrolyte film; a pair of catalyst electrodes formed by a fuel pole and an air pole arranged to sandwich the polymer electrolyte film; and a unique information unit which contains unique information on the film electrode assembly. The unique information includes information on a catalyst composition of the catalyst electrode. More specifically, the unique information may be a content of Pt contained in the catalyst electrode. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221638 | ADHESIVE FOR FUEL CELL AND MEMBRANE-ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY PRODUCED USING THE SAME - An adhesive suitable for solid polymer fuel cells is provided that has sufficient bond durability, so that the solid polymer electrolyte membrane and the gas diffusion layer do not separate, even with the solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell repeatedly wetting and drying, and changing in dimension. An adhesive including a base compound, a cross-linking agent, an adhesion promoting agent, and a reaction catalyst is employed using a specific base compound having alkenyl groups, and a specific cross-linking agent having Si—H groups, in which the ratio of moles of the above Si—H group relative to moles of the above alkenyl group (moles of Si—H group/moles of alkenyl group) is adjusted to the range of 1.0 to 5.0. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221639 | Membrane Electrode Assembly, Manufacturing Method Thereof and Fuel Cell - A manufacturing method of MEA of the present invention includes coating a catalyst ink for first electrode catalyst layer containing an electron conducting material loading a catalyst, a polymer electrolyte, and a solvent on a substrate to form a coated layer; removing the solvent in the coated layer to form at least two types of first electrode catalyst layers having different polymer electrolyte content ratios; coating an electrolyte ink containing the polymer electrolyte and the solvent on the first electrode catalyst layer to form a coated layer; removing the solvent in the coated layer to form a polymer electrolyte layer; coating a catalyst ink for second electrode catalyst layer containing the electron conducting material loading the catalyst, the polymer electrolyte, and the solvent on the polymer electrolyte layer to form a coated layer; and removing the solvent in the coated layer to form a second electrode catalyst layer. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221640 | NICKEL OXIDE POWDER MATERIAL FOR SOLID OXIDE TYPE FUEL CELL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND ANODE MATERIAL, ANODE AND SOLID OXIDE TYPE FUEL CELL USING THE SAME - A nickel oxide powder material that can restrain cracking of electrode due to oxidation expansion and peeling from a electrolyte and thus can decrease deterioration of the power generation characteristics, even in the case that the anode is exposed to an oxidizing atmosphere caused by the disruption of the fuel supply at operating temperature or the like when used as an anode material for a solid oxide type fuel cell and its efficient production method, and the anode material for the solid oxide type fuel cell using the nickel oxide powder material. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221641 | STABILIZED FUEL CELL FLOW FIELD - A fuel cell ( | 2010-09-02 |
20100221642 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM WITH SUCTION OPERATION FOR AN AIRCRAFT - A fuel cell system for an aircraft is stated, which fuel cell system comprises a fuel cell unit and a suction module. The suction module is used to draw oxygen through the fuel cell unit. No vacuum generators are used during cruising flight. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221643 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A fuel cell system of the present invention includes a fixing unit that fixes or releases hydrazine, a fuel cell to which hydrazine released in the fixing unit is supplied as fuel, a supply line for supplying an aqueous hydrazine solution from a hydrazine supply source to the fixing unit, a drain line for draining drained water from the fixing unit, a first sensing unit for detecting a hydrazine concentration in an aqueous hydrazine solution flowing in the supply line, a second sensing unit for detecting a hydrazine concentration in drained water flowing in the drain line, and a detection unit that detects the amount of hydrazine fixed in the fixing unit based on the concentration values detected by the first sensing unit and the second sensing unit. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221644 | FUEL CELL AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A fuel cell is provided having excellent performance and being capable of achieving a sufficient buffer ability in a high-output operation when an enzyme is immobilized on at least one of a positive electrode and a negative electrode and of sufficiently exhibiting the ability inherent in the enzyme. A biofuel cell includes a structure in which a positive electrode and a negative electrode are opposed to each other with an electrolyte layer containing a buffer material provided therebetween, an enzyme being immobilized on at least one of the positive electrode and the negative electrode. The electrolyte layer contains as the buffer material a compound including an imidazole ring. As the compound including an imidazole ring, imidazole, 1-methylimidazole, 2-methylimidazole, 4-methylimidazole, 2-ethylimidazole, or the like is used. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221645 | FILM HAVING HOLOGRAM PATTERN AND CONTAINER HAVING HOLOGRAM PATTERN - There is provided a film having hologram pattern and a container having hologram pattern which prevents the hologram pattern from disappearing by liquid droplets, sebum, and sweat being adhered to the hologram pattern, and in which, the hologram pattern can be checked visually, without selecting a state and a condition of storage, transportation, and arrangement, during a period after manufactured till consumed. The film having hologram pattern of the present invention which is to be used by disposing on an outer surface of an object includes a hologram-pattern forming layer, on one surface of which, a hologram pattern is formed, and a thin-film layer is formed along that shape, on the hologram pattern, and at least one layer which is disposed at an outer side of the hologram-pattern forming layer. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221646 | HOLOGRAPHIC RECORDING MEDIUM - A holographic recording medium includes a recording layer. The recording layer includes a framework being expressed with the following general formula (1), | 2010-09-02 |
20100221647 | PYRROLE CONTAINING PHOTOCONDUCTORS - A photoconductor that includes, for example, a supporting substrate, a photogenerating layer, and a charge transport layer, and wherein at least one of the charge transport layer and the photogenerating layer contains a pyrrole. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221648 | ZINC THIONE PHOTOCONDUCTORS - A photoconductor that includes a supporting substrate, an optional ground plane layer, an optional hole blocking layer, a photogenerating layer, and at least one charge transport layer, and where the charge transport layer contains a zinc thione. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221649 | BORON CONTAINING HOLE BLOCKING LAYER PHOTOCONDUCTOR - A photoconductor that includes a supporting substrate, a ground plane layer, a hole blocking layer, a photogenerating layer, and at least one charge transport layer, and where the hole blocking layer includes a boron containing compound. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221650 | CARBAZOLE CONTAINING PHOTOGENERATING PHOTOCONDUCTORS - A photoconductor that includes, for example, a supporting substrate, a photogenerating layer, and a charge transport layer, and where the photogenerating layer contains a carbazole. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221651 | EPOXY CARBOXYL RESIN MIXTURE HOLE BLOCKING LAYER PHOTOCONDUCTORS - A photoconductor that includes, for example, a substrate; an undercoat layer thereover wherein the undercoat layer contains a metal oxide, and a mixture of an epoxy resin and a carboxyl resin; a photogenerating layer; and at least one charge transport layer. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221652 | ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTORECEPTOR, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - An electrophotographic photoreceptor includes a conductive substrate, and at least a photosensitive layer on the conductive substrate, a layer located at a surface of the photosensitive layer side of the electrophotographic photoreceptor contains fluorine containing resin particles and a fluoro graft polymer having a fluoroalkyl group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms, and an area for a polystyrene equivalent molecular weight of 700,000 or more is from about 5% to about 20% of the total area in a gel permeation chromatography (GPC) chart for the fluoro graft polymer. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221653 | Process for preparing stable photoresist compositions - A composition of matter consisting of a stable solution containing a polymer derived from a solution of a polymer containing trace metals, the derived method comprising the steps of:
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20100221654 | Pigment Preparations Based on C.I. Pigment Blue 15,6 - The invention relates to novel fine-particle pigment preparations comprising fine-particle C.I. Pigment Blue 15:6 as a base pigment and pigment dispersants of formula (II) wherein CPC is a radical of a copper phthalocyanine, n is a number between 0.1 and 4, preferably between 0.2 and 2; m is number between 0.1 and 4, preferably 0.2 and 2; Kat is a cation from the group of alkali metals or H | 2010-09-02 |
20100221655 | Resin Particle - To provide resin particles which are excellent in electrostatic properties, thermal resistance storage stability, and thermal properties and have uniform particle diameter. The invention is the resin particles (D) having a structure formed by depositing resin particles (A) comprising a first resin (a) having an initial softening temperature of 40 to 270° C., a glass transition temperature of 20 to 250° C., a flow temperature of 60 to 300° C., and difference of the glass transition temperature and the flow temperature in a range of 0 to 120° C. or a film (P) comprising the resin (a) on the surfaces of resin particles (B) comprising a second resin (b), wherein the surface coverage of the resin particles (B) with the resin particles (A) or the film (P) is 0.1 to 4.9%. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221656 | PHOTOSENSITIVE COMPOUND, PHOTOSENSITIVE COMPOSITION, RESIST PATTERN FORMING METHOD, AND DEVICE PRODUCTION PROCESS - A photosensitive compound has two or more structural units, in a molecule, represented by the following general formula (1): | 2010-09-02 |
20100221657 | RESIST UNDERLAYER FILM FORMING COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF FORMING RESIST PATTERN USING THE SAME - There is provided a composition for forming a resist underlayer film not only having a large selection ratio of a dry etching rate but also exhibiting desired values of the k value and of the refractive index n at a short wavelength such as a wavelength of an ArF excimer laser. A resist underlayer film forming composition for lithography comprising: a linear polymer; and a solvent, wherein a backbone of the linear polymer has a unit structure in which 2,4-dihydroxy benzoic acid is introduced through an ester bond and an ether bond. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221658 | LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE PRECURSOR AND METHOD OF PREPARING LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE - A lithographic printing plate precursor includes a support and one or more layers, one of the one or more layers is a photosensitive layer containing an initiator compound, a polymerizable compound and a binder polymer, and a layer being in contact with the support of the one or more layers contains a copolymer containing a repeating unit having a zwitterionic structure and a repeating unit having a structure capable of interacting with a surface of the support. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221659 | COMPOUND, SALT, AND RADIATION-SENSITIVE RESIN COMPOSITION - A compound has a partial structure shown by a following formula (1), | 2010-09-02 |
20100221660 | LITHOGRAPHIC APPARATUS, DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD AND A SUBSTRATE - A substrate is provided with a coating of material which is substantially transparent to the wavelength of the projection beam. The coating may be thicker than the wavelength of the projection beam and have a refractive index of the coating such that the wavelength of the projection beam is shortened as it passes through it. This allows the imaging of smaller features on the substrate. Alternatively, the coating may be used with a liquid supply system and act to keep bubbles away from a radiation sensitive layer of the substrate. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221661 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING PHOTOSENSITIVE MICROPARTICLES - Described are various methods of producing non-aqueous dispersions of photosensitive polymeric microparticles, comprising: (a) preparing one or more aqueous dispersions of a polymerizable component, at least one of which contains a photosensitive material and, wherein the polymerizable components comprise at least one hydrophilic functional group and/or at least one hydrophobic functional group; (b) subjecting the dispersion of (a) to conditions sufficient to form microparticles; (c) at least partially polymerizing the polymerizable component; (d) combining the dispersion with an organic continuous phase comprising an organic solvent; (e) removing water from the dispersion such that the final water content of the non-aqueous dispersion is less than 30 percent by weight; wherein e) is performed before or after d); and (f) reacting any acid functional groups on the surface of the microparticles with a reactive material having at least one epoxy functional group, at least one thiocarbonylthio functional group, at least one alkoxyamine functional group, or at least one halide functional group. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221662 | HEAT-SENSITIVE IMAGING ELEMENT - A heat-sensitive imaging element includes an IR dye having a structure according to Formula I, | 2010-09-02 |
20100221663 | LIGHT SENSITIVE PLANOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE MATERIAL, AND IMAGE FORMATION METHOD EMPLOYING THE SAME - The present invention provides a light sensitive planographic printing plate material which excels in printing durability and tone reproduction property in high resolution printing as in FM screening, and an image formation method employing the light sensitive planographic printing plate material. The light sensitive planographic printing plate material is characterized in that a light sensitive layer containing a light sensitive composition containing an addition polymerizable ethylenic double bond-containing compound, a bisimidazole compound as a photopolymerization initiator, a polymer binder and a photosensitizing dye is provided on a support obtained by subjecting one surface of an aluminum plate to (1) chemically etching treatment in an aqueous alkali solution, (2) electrochemically roughening treatment in an aqueous nitric acid solution, (3) chemically etching treatment in an aqueous alkali solution, (4) electrochemically roughening treatment in an aqueous hydrochloric acid solution, (5) chemically etching treatment in an aqueous alkali solution, and (6) anodizing treatment. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221664 | RADIATION-SENSITIVE COMPOSITION - A radiation-sensitive composition includes (A) a first polymer which becomes alkali-soluble by the action of an acid and does not contain a fluorine atom, (B) a second polymer having a repeating unit (b1) shown by the following formula (1) and a fluorine-containing repeating unit (b2), and (C) a radiation-sensitive acid generator, the content of the second polymer (B) in the composition being 0.1 to 20 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the first polymer (A). | 2010-09-02 |
20100221665 | Manufacturing method of semiconductor device - A manufacturing method includes forming a stacked film including first/second/third layers on a substrate, forming a first resist pattern on the stacked film, forming a first film pattern by etching the first layer through the first resist pattern, removing the first resist pattern, partially covering the first film pattern with a second resist pattern, slimming the first film pattern exposed from the second resist pattern, forming a second film pattern by etching the second layer exposed from the first layer through the first film pattern, partially covering the second film pattern with a third resist pattern, removing the first film pattern exposed from the third resist pattern, forming sidewall spacers to the second film pattern and remained second layer, removing the remained second layer portion, followed by etching the third layer through the second film pattern and sidewall spacers to form a third film pattern. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221666 | SILSEQUIOXANE-TITANIA HYBRID POLYMERS - The invention relates to silsesquioxane-titania hybrid polymers, wherein the titania domain size is less than about five nanometers. Such polymers are useful, for example, to form anti-reflection coatings in the fabrication of microelectronic devices. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221667 | Catalyst For Microelectromechanical Systems Microreactors - A microreactor comprising a silicon wafer, a multiplicity of microchannels in the silicon wafer, and a catalyst coating the microchannels. In one embodiment the catalyst coating the microchannels comprises a nanostructured material. In another embodiment the catalyst coating the microchannels comprises an aerogel. In another embodiment the catalyst coating the microchannels comprises a solgel. In another embodiment the catalyst coating the microchannels comprises carbon nanotubes. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221668 | RESIN COMPOSITION FOR OPTICAL MATERIAL, RESIN FILM FOR OPTICAL MATERIAL, AND OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE - A resin composition for an optical material, which is excellent in heat resistance and transparency and is soluble in an aqueous alkali solution, a resin film for an optical material made of the resin composition, and an optical waveguide using the same are provided. The resin composition for an optical material includes: (A) an alkali-soluble (meth)acrylate polymer containing a maleimide skeleton in a main chain; (B) a polymerizable compound; and (C) a polymerization initiator. The resin film for an optical material is made of the resin composition for an optical material. The optical waveguide has a core part and/or a clad layer formed using the resin composition for an optical material or the resin film for an optical material. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221669 | METHOD, PROGRAM PRODUCT AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING DOUBLE EXPOSURE LITHOGRAPHY - A method of generating complementary masks based on a target pattern having features to be imaged on a substrate for use in a multiple-exposure lithographic imaging process. The method includes the steps of: defining an initial H-mask corresponding to the target pattern; defining an initial V-mask corresponding to the target pattern; identifying horizontal critical features in the H-mask having a width which is less than a predetermined critical width; identifying vertical critical features in the V-mask having a width which is less than a predetermined critical width; assigning a first phase shift and a first percentage transmission to the horizontal critical features, which are to be formed in the H-mask; and assigning a second phase shift and a second percentage transmission to the vertical critical features, which are to be formed in the V-mask. The method further includes the step of assigning chrome to all non-critical features in the H-mask and the V-mask. The non-critical features are those features having a width which is greater than or equal to the predetermined critical width. The non-critical features are formed in the H-mask and the V-mask utilizing chrome. The target pattern is then imaged on the substrate by imaging both the H-mask and V-mask. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221670 | PATTERN FORMATION METHOD - A method for forming a finer hole or line pattern including the step of sequentially depositing a first mask layer ( | 2010-09-02 |
20100221671 | PRINTHEAD INTEGRATED CIRCUIT ATTACHMENT FILM - A method of fabricating a film used in attaching a printhead integrated circuit to an ink supply manifold is disclosed. An adhesive polymeric film having a protective liner is provided. Photoresist is then deposited onto the protective liner, and the photoresist is photopatterned. Ink supply holes are etched through the adhesive polymeric film and the protective liner, with the photoresist acting as a mask for the etching. Finally, the protective liner including the photoresist is removed from the adhesive polymeric film after the etching step is complete. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221672 | PATTERN FORMING METHOD - A resist film of a positive type containing a photoacid generator is formed on a substrate. Then, pattern exposure is performed by selectively irradiating the resist film with exposure light. Thereafter, first heating is performed on the resist film subjected to the pattern exposure. After the heating, first development is performed on the resist film, thereby forming a first resist pattern. Subsequently, the first resist pattern is exposed to a solution containing a thermal acid generator and containing neither polymer nor a cross-linking agent. After the exposure, second heating is performed on the first resist pattern. Second development is then performed on the first resist pattern, thereby forming a second resist pattern made of the first resist pattern having a reduced size. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221673 | SWIRL BLOCK REGISTER DESIGN FOR WALL FIRED BURNERS - A simple, economical and reliable swirl register [ | 2010-09-02 |
20100221674 | CANDLE CONTAINER AND CANDLE WITH EXTINGUISHING PROPERTIES - A container for holding a combustible is provided, the container having a first portion for receiving the combustible and a second portion containing an extinguishing substance, characterized in that the extinguishing substance is in thermal contact with the first portion and is adapted to be set free if it exceeds a predefined temperature. Also provided is a candle comprising such a container, wherein the first portion contains candle wax, lamp oil or petroleum gel, and a wick. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221675 | CONDENSING BOILER AND WATER HEATER - A boiler and method of operating a boiler are disclosed. The boiler generally includes a housing defining an enclosed region and a plurality of heat exchange conduits at least partially positioned within the enclosed region of the housing and arranged into an interior column and an exterior column. A baffle is at least partially positioned within the enclosed region of the housing and positioned between the interior column and the exterior column of heat exchange conduits. The baffle and the housing together define a constricted region. The heat exchange conduits of the exterior column are positioned within the constricted region. The constricted region defines a path for directing the flow of products of combustion adjacent the heat exchange conduits of the exterior column thereby facilitating the exchange of heat between the products of combustion and water within the heat exchange conduit of the exterior column. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221676 | Coupling Between a Medical Handpiece Part and a Supply Hose - A coupling for the production of a releasable connection between a medical, in particular a dental, handpiece part and a supply hose and for the transmission of current and if applicable further supply media from the supply hose to the handpiece part. The coupling includes two coupling elements wherein one of the two coupling elements may be arranged on the supply hose and the other on the handpiece part. A guide element is arranged on one of the two coupling elements, which guide element can be inserted into an insertion opening formed on the other coupling element. In a certain relative rotational position of the two coupling elements a pushing element having current contacts engages into a corresponding recess of the second coupling element, wherein with inserted or at least partly inserted guide element the two coupling elements can be rotated relative to one another around an axis of rotation before attainment of the predetermined coupling position. Thereby there is formed a reliable bayonet coupling which makes possible a particularly easy handling. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221677 | DEVICE FOR DETECTING SIGNS OF BACTERIAL INFECTION OF THE ROOT CHANNEL OF TEETH - The invention relates to a device for detecting signs of bacterial infection of teeth, comprising a light source ( | 2010-09-02 |
20100221678 | Method for Indicating Shelf-Life After Mixing Pre-Dosed, Pre-Packaged Two-Part Dental Compositions - A pre-dosed, pre-packaged mixing system and associated method for mixing, storing, and dispensing a two-part dental composition that becomes less stable upon mixing. The mixing system includes a pre-dosed, pre-packaged quantity of a first component contained within a first chamber, and a pre-dosed, pre-packaged quantity of a second component contained within a second chamber. The chambers are separated by separation means so as to separate the two-components prior to mixing. Once mixed, the practitioner is able to record a mixing and/or expiration date on at least a portion of the mixing system so as to indicate a shelf-life of the less stable mixed dental composition. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221679 | Adjustable tool drive arrangement - The invention relates to an improved dental tool drive arrangement for a handpiece with a drive head, the tool drive arrangement permitting length adjustment of the tool in the drive head by concentrically supporting the tool in the drive head at any position from a fully inserted position to a maximum retracted position. The tool drive arrangement preferably includes a tool and a rotatable tool supporting element for concentrically supporting the tool from the fully inserted to the maximum retracted position, the tool preferably including a maximum retraction indicator for indicating to a user when the tool has been retracted to the maximum retraction position. This provides a significant advantage over the prior art by allowing a user to adjust the exposed length of a rotatable tool, preferably a dental bur, without exceeding safe operating limits. The invention also relates to an improved drive spindle which allows depth adjustment of a tool in a dental handpiece while maintaining efficient torque transfer and concentricity during high speed rotation. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221680 | Screw, head-lock, to abutment of dental implant body - Disclosed is a means of locking the head of a screw to an abutting area. This is depicted in (FIG. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221681 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERISTALTIC PUMP AND SURGICAL HANDPIECE WITH PRESSURE REGULATED FLUID SENSING FOR MAXILLARY SINUS ELEVATION - An apparatus for performing a maxillary sinus membrane elevation is described having a peristaltic or other electronic pump providing a fluid to a sleeve extending to the maxillary sinus through a handle. A pressure sensor monitors the fluid pressure and if the pressure reaches an excessive pressure level, the fluid flow is cut off to protect the membrane. Pressure variations in the fluid pressure due to the operation of the pump are reduced or eliminated using one or more baffles. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221682 | RESTORATION, RESTORATION COMPONENTS, AND METHODS OF MAKING A DENTAL RESTORATION - A method is provided for making a dental restoration at a certain tooth color shade. The method comprises joining a veneer precursor, a framework and a compensation material to form the dental restoration. The tooth color shade is selected from among a continuous range of tooth color shades, but individual components of the dental restoration may be selected from discrete color shades. Further, a dental restoration, a kit and a use of the kit are provided in accordance with the invention. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221683 | COLOURING SOLUTION FOR DENTAL CERAMIC ARTICLES AND RELATED METHODS - The invention relates to a colouring solution for colouring a dental ceramic article, the solution comprising: a solvent and a colouring agent, comprising rare earth element metals or ions being present in the solution in an amount of at least about 0.05 mol/l solvent and transition metals or ions being present in the solution in an amount of about 0.00001 to about 0.05 mol/l solvent. The invention also relates to a process for colouring dental ceramic articles, dental ceramic articles treated either with the colouring solution or obtainable by a process comprising the step of firing the dental ceramic articles. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221684 | IMPLANT FOR SUBCUTANEOUS OR INTRADERMAL INJECTION - The invention concerns an injection implant for filling up wrinkles, thin lines, skin cracks and scars, for reparative or plastic surgery, aesthetic dermatology, and for filling up gums in dental treatment. The invention concerns the use of biologically absorbable polymer microspheres or microparticles suspended in a gel. Said suspension is produced either ready-for-use or freeze-dried. The biological absorbability of the microspheres is controlled and enables the production of implants having well defined persistence and deliberately limited to 3 years. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221685 | SHOOTING SIMULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A shooting simulation system and method. The system includes a plurality of firearms. Each firearm is held by a separate player and includes a man-worn computer, an optical system associated with the firearm for capturing an image. The image provides information on a trajectory of a simulated bullet fired from a shooting firearm. The system determines if the captured image is a hit or a miss of targeted player and informs a man-worn computer of the targeted player of a hit by the shooting firearm. The determination if the captured image is a hit or miss and identity of the targeted player may include utilizing various types of information, such as the location of the shooting firearm and the targeted player, orientation of the shooting firearm, trajectory of the projected ammunition of the shooting firearm, terrain data and atmospheric conditions. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221686 | Educational board game - An educational board game includes a board depicting a track with a plurality of spaces sized to accept player position tokens and a card set for each player containing questions or tasks designed to test the player's knowledge, with each player's card set differing based on the quantity of cards, the difficulty level, and/or the subject matter. Movement of the position tokens is determined by a random number generator. Some of the spaces on the track are designated draw spaces, directing the player to draw a card from the card set and attempt to give the correct response. A player may win the game by correctly responding to all cards in the card set. The variation between each player's card set allows players of differing skill levels to play at the same time. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221687 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ASSESSING PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS - A method for assessing an emotional response from a test subject includes presenting, for a first predetermined period of time, a plurality of stimuli to the test subject through a first computer implemented interface. The method further includes, in response to presenting at least one stimulus, receiving, within a second predetermined period of time, at least one test subject response from the test subject through a second computer implemented interface. The method further includes determining a quantitative emotional profile of the test subject based on the at least one test subject response. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221688 | System, Method, and Computer Program Product for an Automated Neuropsychological Test - A system, method, and article of manufacture for providing automated neuropsychological testing. The invention includes a plurality of computer program modules wherein each program module includes computer readable instructions for administering a neuropsychological assessment test and a computer program control module that allows a user to control at least one parameter relating to the neuropsychological assessment test. The present invention also allows the user to build a custom-made test battery. The system of the invention includes a microprocessor capable of executing the computer program modules and the computer program control modules, an input device in communication with the microprocessor and an output device operable to provide information relating to each neuropsychological assessment test. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221689 | Medical Patient Simulator - Medical patient simulator comprising a torso that contains an artificial lung, a chest skin and means for pulling the chest skin downward in an area corresponding with an area where such retractions occur on a human being. The simulator also provides for changes in the compliance of the lung. The lung is situated between two plates, the spacing of which can be adjusted. The torso has one actuator on each side of the back to simulate muscular activity. It includes a system for control of pneumatic functions by measuring a representative pressure for each actuator and stopping the filling when a pre-set pressure is reached. It also includes a head with one or more air cushions in a fontanelle area on the head, which may be filled with air to simulate an increased pressure in the brain. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221690 | Synchronization of Repetitive Therapeutic Interventions - A medical device of the type used for assisting a user in manually delivering repetitive therapy to a patient (e.g., chest compressions or ventilations in cardiac resuscitation), the device comprising a feedback device configured to generate feedback cues to assist the user in timing the delivery of the repetitive therapy, at least one sensor or circuit element configured to detect actual delivery times, at which the user actually delivers the repetitive therapy, and a processor, memory, and associated circuitry configured to compare the actual delivery times to information representative of desired delivery times to determine cue times at which the feedback cues are generated by the feedback device. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221691 | Synchronization of Repetitive Therapeutic Interventions - A medical device of the type used for assisting a user in manually delivering repetitive therapy to a patient (e.g., chest compressions or ventilations in cardiac resuscitation), the device comprising a feedback device configured to generate feedback cues to assist the user in timing the delivery of the repetitive therapy, at least one sensor or circuit element configured to detect actual delivery times, at which the user actually delivers the repetitive therapy, and a processor, memory, and associated circuitry configured to compare the actual delivery times to information representative of desired delivery times to determine cue times at which the feedback cues are generated by the feedback device. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221692 | Educational Pendulum - Exhibiting, exemplifying, and personifying science and technology, an adjustable, hand-held, educational pendulum instrumented with a visual inertial motion sensor resembling a lollipop consists of two hard rubber disks, a pendulum bob and a sensor mass, threaded onto a composite plastic line. Sliding the disks on the line configures the educational pendulum for various new and classical science experiments, such as oscillating naturally, changing mass of bob, changing length of arm, sensing gravity, and sensing changes in motion. Like a person, the visual inertial sensor, a mass on a spring or the pendulum equivalent, ordinarily flexes to sense changes in motion, but not that of a simple coasting swing, creating a puzzling mystery. Consciously experiencing interacting pendulum parts transferring energy push and pull on one another to rhythmically move and flex per laws of nature can help a person to better know and appreciate how transfers of energy animate and power our wonderful world. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221693 | Instant Messaging For A Virtual Learning Community - The present invention provides an Instant Messaging (IM) System ( | 2010-09-02 |
20100221694 | ADAPTIVE ELECTRONIC LEARNING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method of challenging a student may comprise obtaining an initial performance-level-value which may be a specific performance level value respective of, e.g., a specific student; obtaining an initial set of computerized tasks, each task in the initial set has a respective challenge-level-value correlated with the initial performance-level-value; challenging the student with one or more of the computerized tasks being members in the initial set and collecting performance information respective of performance of the student; comparing the performance information with success-threshold-information to yield comparison results; determining an adapted performance-level-value respective of the student in accordance with the initial performance-level-value and the comparison results; obtaining an adapted set of computerized tasks, each task in the adapted set has a respective challenge-level-value corresponding with the adapted performance-level-value; and challenging the student with one or more of the computerized tasks being members in the adapted set. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221695 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PERSONAL TRAINING - The invention provides a personal training system that delivers the benefits of personal training while overcoming the drawbacks cited above. The invention enables at least one trainee and at least one trainer to interact at mutually convenient times, and in a way that preserves the personal component of the training interaction. In that manner, the invention makes it possible for a trainer to deliver personal, interactive communication, personal support and timely motivation to a trainee. Thus the invention preserves the components of personal training that characterize successful personal training regimens, without imposing the inconveniences, expense and other drawbacks associated with on-site personal training approaches. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221696 | Apparatus and method for maintaining and/or restoring viability of organs - An organ perfusion apparatus and method monitor, sustain and/or restore viability of organs and preserve organs for storage and/or transport. Other apparatus include an organ transporter, an organ cassette and an organ diagnostic device. The method includes perfusing the organ at hypothermic and/or normothermic temperatures, preferably after hypothermic organ flushing for organ transport and/or storage. The method can be practiced with prior or subsequent static or perfusion hypothermic exposure of the organ. Organ viability is restored by restoring high energy nucleotide (e.g., ATP) levels by perfusing the organ with a medical fluid, such as an oxygenated cross-linked hemoglobin-based bicarbonate medical fluid, at normothermic temperatures. In perfusion, organ perfusion pressure is preferably controlled in response to a sensor disposed in an end of tubing placed in the organ, by a pneumatically pressurized medical fluid reservoir, providing perfusion pressure fine tuning, overpressurization prevention and emergency flow cut-off. In the hypothermic mode, the organ is perfused with a medical fluid, preferably a simple crystalloid solution containing antioxidants, intermittently or in slow continuous flow. The medical fluid may be fed into the organ from an intermediary tank having a low pressure head to avoid organ overpressurization. Preventing overpressurization prevents or reduces damage to vascular endothelial lining and to organ tissue in general. Viability of the organ may be automatically monitored, preferably by monitoring characteristics of the medical fluid perfusate. The perfusion process can be automatically controlled using a control program. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221697 | COMPOSITION FOR PRESERVING PLATELETS AND METHOD OF USING AND STORING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a method for preserving and storing platelets. The method includes the steps of admixing inactivated, functional platelets with a preservative composition comprising an effective amount of one or more pharmaceutically acceptable inhibitors of platelet activation to form preserved platelets, storing the preserved platelets at low temperature, and removing the one or more inhibitors of platelet activation from the preserved platelets by diafiltration prior to transfusion. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221698 | In-Vitro Deposition Evaluation Method for Identifying Personal Care Compositions Which Provide Improved Deposition of Benefit Agents - The present invention relates to an in-vitro deposition evaluation method and an system for evaluating deposition of personal care compositions. The method comprises the steps of providing a microplate and at least one body that is capable of movement within the plurality of wells of the microplate. The method comprises the steps of providing a sample that comprises a personal care composition and depositing sufficient volume of sample to submerge a body within the wells of the microplate. The method comprises the steps of providing a skin mimic and contacting the skin mimic and the microplate such that the skin mimic is exposed to the sample and the body. The method comprises the steps of causing at least one body to move wherein a portion of the sample is transferred to the skin mimic and quantifying the amount of the sample that is transferred to the skin mimic. | 2010-09-02 |
20100221699 | AMINE-N-OXIDE REDOX INDICATORS FOR FLUORIMETRIC DETERMINATION OF ANALYTES - A reagent for detecting an analyte by a redox reaction and a fluorimetric determination is disclosed. The reagent comprises a compound of formula (I): | 2010-09-02 |
20100221700 | METHOD OF MONITORING HIV INFECTION - The present invention relates, in general, to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and, in particular, to a method of monitoring the intensity of HIV infection and predicting the time to progression to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). | 2010-09-02 |