36th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 30 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120225090 | METHODS FOR ENHANCING ANTIGEN-SPECIFIC IMMUNE RESPONSES - Methods for delivering naked DNA vaccines to enhance immune responses, by improving transfection efficiency without safety concerns associated with live viral vectors, are described. A method may comprise administering to a mammalian subject an effective amount of a papillomavirus pseudovirion, wherein the papillomavirus pseudovirion comprises at least one papillomavirus capsid protein encapsidating a naked DNA vaccine, wherein the naked DNA vaccine comprises a first nucleic acid encoding at least one antigen, thereby enhancing the antigen specific immune response relative to administration of the naked DNA vaccine. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225091 | MODIFIED LIVE (JMSO STRAIN) HAEMOPHILUS PARASUIS VACCINE - The present invention is a live vaccine from a culture of cells of | 2012-09-06 |
20120225092 | COSMETIC USE OF SKIN CELL AUTOPHAGY ACTIVATORS - The object of the invention is the use in a cosmetic composition of an effective amount of at least one cutaneous cell autophagy activator as a cosmetic active ingredient. The invention also relates to cosmetic compositions that include at least one cutaneous cell autophagy activator as a cosmetic active ingredient 5 and a cosmetic process for detoxifying skin and/or for preventing or combating cutaneous aging. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225093 | Abrogating HIV-1 Infection via Drug-Induced Reactivation of Apoptosis - The present invention relates to compositions and methods of treating, inhibiting, or controlling HIV infection. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225094 | Treatment of Sleep Disordered Breathing with Neurotoxin - Disclosed herein are compositions of neurotoxins and methods of their use for the treatment of sleep disordered breathing. In one embodiment of the present invention, a method of treating sleep breathing disorders comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of Clostridia neurotoxin (CnT) or light chain thereof to a mammal in need thereof is disclosed. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225095 | PRODUCTION OF CARBOXYLIC ACID AND SALT CO-PRODUCTS - This invention provide processes for producing carboxylic acid product, along with useful salts. The carboxylic acid product that is produced according to this invention is preferably a C | 2012-09-06 |
20120225096 | IMMUNOMODULATION USING PLACENTAL STEM CELLS - The present invention provides methods of immunomodulation using placental stem cells and placental stem cell populations. The invention also provides methods of producing and selecting placental cells and cell populations on the basis of immunomodulation, and compositions comprising such cells and cell populations. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225097 | PIPERAZINECARBOXAMIDE DERIVATIVE USEFUL AS A MODULATOR OF FATTY ACID AMIDE HYDROLASE (FAAH) - N-Pyridin-3-yl-4-{3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]benzyl}piperazine-1-carboxamide is described, which is useful as a FAAH inhibitor. N-Pyridin-3-yl-4-{3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]benzyl}piperazine-1-carboxamide may be used in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of disease states, disorders, and conditions mediated by fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) activity, such as anxiety, pain, inflammation, sleep disorders, eating disorders, energy metabolism disorders, and movement disorders (e.g., multiple sclerosis). A method of synthesizing N-pyridin-3-yl-4-{3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]benzyl}piperazine-1-carboxamide is also disclosed. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225098 | BIOFILM INHIBITING COMPOSITION - Polysaccharide-containing extracts isolated from a host cell containing nucleotide sequences encoding genes pamA, pamB and pamC, wherein the extract is capable of inhibiting biofilm formation produced by gram-negative bacteria, gram-positive bacteria and fungi, and methods to inhibit biofilm formation or remove biofilms that have already formed. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225099 | COMPOSITIONS FOR AND METHODS OF ACTIVATING GUANYLYL CYCLASE C - Isolated non-pathogenic bacterium which comprises a nucleic acid molecule that encodes guanylyl cyclase C agonist operably linked to regulatory sequences operable in bacterium and isolated bacterium which comprises a nucleic acid molecule that encodes guanylyl cyclase C agonist operably linked to inducible regulatory sequences operable in bacterium are disclosed. Isolated culture of such bacteria and uses thereof in the prevention and treatment of colonic polyps and/or colorectal cancer as well as methods of activating guanylyl cyclase C in humans are disclosed. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225100 | Articlea and processes for Making a Porous Disintegratable Solid Substrate for Personal Health Care Applications - A personal health care article. More particularly, a personal health care article comprising at least one porous disintegratable solid substrate comprising: from about 1% to about 70%, by weight of said substrate, of a surfactant, from about 10% to about 70%, by weight of said substrate, of one or more polymers, from about 0.025% to about 85%, by weight of said substrate, of one or more health care actives, optionally a plasticizer, and optionally an aesthetic agent wherein said article is ingestible. The invention also comprises a process for making a personal health care article. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225101 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL IN SITU POLYMERIZED NETWORK VIA THIOL-ENE AND THIOL-MALEIMIDE CHEMISTRY - Biomaterials that support cell attachment and growth are provided. In one aspect, biomaterials are provided comprising a first polymer matrix comprising reactive amino moieties and a second polymer matrix that interpenetrates with the first polymer matrix, where the second polymer matrix comprises a poly(alkylene oxide) comprising two or more alkylene oxide oligomers joined by gamma-thioether carbonyl linkages. In another aspect, biomaterials are provided comprising at least one biopolymer comprising amino groups, thiol groups, and bifunctional modifiers connecting at least some of the amino groups to at least some of the thiol groups; and at least one poly(alkylene oxide) cross-linked to at least two thiol groups of the biopolymer. The biomaterials may further comprise a pharmacologically active agent or cells. Methods of administering such biomaterials to a patient in need thereof are also provided. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225102 | PERFLUOROCARBON GEL FORMULATIONS - A perfluorocarbon gel composition is disclosed with numerous uses including topical medical and cosmetic uses. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225103 | Transdermal Therapeutic System Containing a Pramipexol Active Agent - This invention relates to a transdermal therapeutic system (TTS) releasing an active pramipexol agent during a time ranging from 4 to 7 days. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225104 | COMPOSITION OF ECHIUM OIL AND ESTERS, MANUFACTURING METHOD AND APPLICATION THEREOF - The present invention provides a composition comprising ester carriers and blocks. The ester carriers are composed of Carnauba wax. The carrier has a structure comprising many enclosed regions in a nanometer dimension. The blocks are composed of Echium oil. The blocks are disposed in the enclosed regions. Additionally, the present invention provides applications of such composition, and the applications are related to skin care. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225105 | SUGAR-BASED DISPERSION - Disclosed is a stable anhydrous dispersion comprising a dispersed sugar phase comprising granulated sugar and powdered sugar, wherein the dispersion comprises 55% to 75% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of a combination of granulated sugar and powdered sugar, and a continuous oil phase, wherein the dispersion comprises at least 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of an oil. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225106 | PERSONAL CARE COMPOSITIONS WITH SUSPENDED METAL OXIDES - Described herein are personal care compositions for use on the skin, hair, and lips that comprise: (A) at least one metal oxide, (B) lightly- to moderately-crosslinked PVP, and (C) at least one vehicle selected from the group consisting of: alcohols, esters, oils, glycols, and combinations thereof. The lightly- to moderately-crosslinked PVP suspends the metal oxide(s) whether or not water is added. Exemplary products embraced by the invention include sunscreens, diaper rash preparations, and anti-pruritic substances in the form of a lotion, cream, ointment, or gel. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225107 | STABLE SKIN AND SCAR TREATMENT COMPOSITION - Provided are dermatological compositions for skin and scar treatment, methods of making the compositions and methods of applying the compositions, which result in improved skin and scar whitening performance. In one form, the dermatological composition for skin and scar treatment includes 33 to 60 wt. % of one or more hydrophilic benefiting ingredients, and 40 to 60 wt. % of an anhydrous hydrophilic/amphiphatic base comprising 1 to 35 wt. % of propylene glycol, 1 to 15 wt. % of polyethylene glycol, 1 to 20 wt. % of cetyl alcohol, 1 to 20 wt. % stearyl alcohol, 1 to 10 wt. % of ethoxydiglycol, 0.1 to 2.0 wt. % of dexapanthenol, 0.1 to 1.0 wt. % of phenoxyethanol, and 0.1 to 2.0 wt. % of tocophersolan (TPGS). The one or more hydrophilic benefiting ingredients may include skin whitening agents, antioxidants, extracts, antifungal/antibacterial/anti-acne agents, polypeptides, anti-inflammatory agents, keratolytic agents, amino acids and combinations thereof. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225108 | PRODUCTS FOR IMPROVING WOUND HEALING - Morpholino compounds of Formula (I) | 2012-09-06 |
20120225109 | Disinfection of a Contaminated Environment - A formulation to reduce the numbers of bacteria, particularly Gram positive bacteria, in a space such as a waste disposal bin, via the vapor phase, and active over a long period, typically several weeks. The product comprises one or more essential oils or essential oil components plus a mixture of volatile and non-volatile solvents, on a carrier such as a non-woven, sintered plastic or cardboard. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225110 | PATCH AND PATCH PREPARATION - A patch according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a support and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer provided on at least one surface of the support. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer contains an acrylic copolymer obtained by copolymerizing a monomer mixture containing (a) a (meth)acrylic acid alkyl ester, (b) a hydroxyl group-containing monomer, and (c) a diketone group-containing monomer. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225111 | PRODUCT FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF INFLAMMATIONS, PRESSURE SORES AND/OR ORAL SORES (APHTHAS) AS WELL AS THE USE OF SUCH PRODUCT - The invention relates to a product for the management of inflammations, pressure sores and/or oral sores (aphthas) which is made predominantly, and preferably completely, from a bioresorbable material, with the bioresorbable material exhibiting a flexible and/or compressible pad element which adheres to the mucosa, and in particular being designed completely as a pad element. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225112 | Method and Apparatus for Alcohol Administration - The method and apparatus for the administration of alcohol to a person provides an alcohol “patch” in the form of an adhesive patch or bandage-like structure bearing a quantity of alcohol for transdermal delivery to the user. Permeation enhancers, either chemical or structural, may be included for increased efficacy of delivery of the alcohol to the user. The alcohol to be delivered via the inventive apparatus may be plain ethyl alcohol (ethanol) of any suitable concentration or proof. Alternatively, the alcohol may be in the form of various distilled or undistilled spirits. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225113 | METHOD FOR TREATING TUBERCULOSIS - Disclosed is a method for treating a symptom of | 2012-09-06 |
20120225114 | Modifying Macrophage Phenotype for Treatment of Disease - The present invention provides compositions and methods for modulating one or more phenotypes of a macrophage-related cell, e.g., a macrophage. The invention further provides methods of treating disease by modulating macrophage phenotype. Representative phenotypes include pro-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory, immunogenic, tolerogenic, tissue-destructive, tissue restorative, cytotoxic, migratory, bone-resorbing, pro-angiogenic, anti-angiogenic, suppressor, antigen presentation, or phagocytic. Representative diseases include atherosclerosis, arthritis, and multiple sclerosis. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225115 | Methods and Compositions for Improved Deliver, Expression or Activity of RNA Interference Agents - The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for enhanced delivery of siRNA or miRNA, into the interior of multilayered tissues, and into the cytoplasm or nucleus of cells of a tissue. Such methods and compositions yield tumor-selective and intracellular delivery of RNAi agents and allow for RNAi-mediated activity such as knock-down of the target genes and associated products. The current disclosure further provides methods and compositions for improving the intracellular bioavailability of nucleotide agents. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225116 | BIODEGRADABLE POLYPHOSPHAZENES CONTAINING PYRROLIDONE SIDE GROUPS - Biodegradable polyphosphazene polymers containing pyrrolidone side groups, and the biomedical use of such polyphosphazene polymers are disclosed. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225117 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF W/O/W EMULSION, PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF LIPOSOME EMPLOYING THE PROCESS, AND POROUS MEMBRANE FOR USE IN THE PROCESSES - The present invention provides a liposome production process which enables production of a liposome that has a nano-size particle diameter and a high water-soluble drug encapsulation rate. The process for producing a W1/O/W2 emulsion of the present invention includes the steps of (1) emulsifying an organic solvent (O) that is a volatile organic solvent, an aqueous solvent (W1) and a mixed lipid component (F1) to give a W1/O emulsion; and (2) dispersing the W1/O emulsion produced in step (1) in an aqueous solvent (W2) by use of a porous membrane, to give a W1/O/W2 emulsion, wherein the porous membrane has been surface-treated with a hydrophilic drug so as to allow its surface to have a water contact angle of 0 to 42° in the air. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225118 | COMPOSITIONS FOR DELIVERY OF INSOLUBLE AGENTS - Compositions and methods of making the same for improving the bioavailability of a substantially water-insoluble pharmacologically active agent are described. The composition includes a substantially water-insoluble pharmacologically active agent, and a substantially water-insoluble matrix forming material comprising enzyme digestible or bile soluble nutrients, wherein the substantially water-insoluble pharmacologically active agent is dispersed in a solid matrix and wherein said pharmacologically active agent in said matrix is substantially free of the original crystalline form. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225119 | THERAPEUTIC COMBINATION FOR PAINFUL MEDICAL CONDITIONS - An embodiment of the present invention relates to a therapeutic combination including (a) lacosamide and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and (b) levetiracetam and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The combination can be provided in a single dosage form or separate dosage forms. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225120 | STABLE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION AND METHODS OF USING SAME - The present invention relates to, inter alia, pharmaceutical compositions comprising a polyunsaturated fatty acid and to methods of using the same to treat or prevent cardiovascular-related diseases. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225121 | BIOEQUIVALENT FORMULATION OF EFAVIRENZ - The present invention provides a suitable technique namely wet milling and the process for reducing the particle size of efavirenz and making a tablet or capsule formulation with desired bioavailability equivalent to the reference listed drug without loosing its characteristics. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225122 | Abuse-Resistant Formulations - This disclosure relates to a sustained-release oral dosage form for once-a-day administration comprising a matrix containing a viscosity modifier and coated granules containing hydromorphone. The dosage form can have a release profile such that 16 hours following administration, less than about 85 percent of the hydromorphone is released. In addition, the dosage form may have alcohol and/or crush resistance. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225123 | Use of Synergistic Combinations of an Avermectin and an Antineoplastic Compounds for the Treatment of Hematological Malignancies - The disclosure relates to a method of treating a hematological malignancy comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a synergistic combination of a first compound comprising an effective amount of one or more Avermectins and a second compound comprising a chemotherapeutic, preferably daunorubicin, cyarabine, doxorubicin, idarubicin mitoxantrone, amsacrine, and mixtures thereof. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225124 | STABLE LAQUINIMOD PREPARATIONS - The subject invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising N-ethyl-N-phenyl-1,2,-dihydro-4-hydroxy-5-chloro-1-methyl-2-oxoquinoline-3-carboxamide or the salt thereof; a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; and not more than 0.5% w/w relative to N-ethyl-N-phenyl-1,2,-dihydro-4-hydroxy-5-chloro-1-methyl-2-oxoquinoline-3-carboxamide of 2-Chloro-6-(1-ethyl-N-methyl-2-oxoindoline-3-carboxamido)benzoic acid, 1H,3H-spiro[5-chloro-1-methylquinoline-2,4-dione-3,3′-[1]ethylindolin-[2]-one], or 5-Chloro-N-ethyl-3-hydroxy-1-methyl-2,4-dioxo-N-phenyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-quinoline-3-carboxamide. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225125 | Nanoparticles for Extravascular Administration - Disclosed are drug delivery systems and methods for extravascular administration of drug, vaccine, and/or diagnostic agents, for use in research and medical applications. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225126 | SOLID STATE SYNTHESIS METHOD OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES, AND SILVER NANOPARTICLES SYNTHESIZED THEREBY - Disclosed are a solid state synthesis method of silver nanoparticles, and silver nanoparticles synthesized thereby. The method includes mixing a silver salt and a water soluble polymer acting as both a reducing agent and a protecting agent to produce a solid mixture, and milling the solid mixture by a high-speed vibration milling process to form silver nanoparticles within the water soluble polymer. According to the present invention, silver nanoparticles can be easily and simply produced in a solid state through high speed vibration milling, thereby reducing costs for industrial production and transportation of silver nanoparticles. In addition, the synthesized silver nanoparticles can be used for a long time since the silver nanoparticles are stable in a solid state for 1 year or more. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225127 | CLAY NANOCOMPOSITE FORMING MICROCAPSULE USEFUL FOR GUEST ENCAPSULATION AND PROCESS THEREOF - A nanocomposite exhibiting solvent-assisted self-assemblage properties and forming microcapsule useful for guest-encapsulation and process for making the same which comprises the reaction product of a smectite-type clay and an oligosilsesquioxane from hydrolytic polycondensation of a trialkoxy aminoalkyl silane and a trialkoxy alkenyl silane dispensed in a vinyl polymer by in situ intercalative polymerisation of a vinyl monomer. A process for making microcapsule which comprises casting a solution of the nanocomposite in a suitable volatile solvent followed by evaporation of the solvent. A method for producing guest-encapsulated microcapsule which comprises casting a solution of the nanocomposite and the guest molecule in a suitable volatile solvent followed by evaporation of the solvent. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225128 | METHOD FOR CARRYING THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCES INTO CELLS - The present invention relates to compositions containing nanoparticies and uses of said composition for transferring therapeutically active substances into cells by means of specifically coated nanoparticles. The chemical design of the particles is such that a large amount thereof is absorbed into the cells. No direct bond between nanoparticle and the therapeutically active substance is required for the transfer into the cells. Thanks to said transfer, an increased efficacy of the substance and simultaneously reduced systemic toxicity is achieved, i.e. an increase in the efficacy while the side effects are reduced. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225129 | CONJUGATES, PARTICLES, COMPOSITIONS, AND RELATED METHODS - Particles and conjugates for delivering nucleic acid agents. Compositions containing the particles, the conjugates, or both. Methods of using the particles, the conjugates, and the compositions. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225130 | COMPOSITIONS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR TREATING LIVER DISEASE - Described are compositions and methods for treating liver disease, e.g., acute liver disease, using bone marrow-derived stem cells and bone marrow-derived stem cell conditioned media. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225131 | Methods For Treating Type Diabetes With Brown Adipose Transplants - The present invention provides for methods of treating diabetes by providing to a subject brown adipose tissue. The tissue may be transplanted from a culture of the subject's own tissue (autograft) or from a donor. These methods can achieve normoglycemia and suppress hypergluconemia, and alleviate conditions associated with such, even in the absence of or at extremely low levels of adjunct insulin therapy, and without any appreciable increase in insulinogenesis. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225132 | Methods for Increasing the Kinetic Activity of Alcohol, Water and Other Liquids, so as to Render the Liquids More Capable of Enhancing the Alternative Cellular Energy Pathway in the Prevention and Therapy of Diseases - The kinetic energy of liquids can be increased by placing the liquid in a cobalt blue glass container, which is placed in an area exposed to sunlight. This method can be used in combination with other methods known to activate the kinetic energy of a liquid, as assessed by the neutral red kinetic assay. Infrared emitting ceramic pebbles can similarly be used to activate alcohol. Activated alcohol is more effective than unprocessed alcohol were used with neutral red dye and illuminated with ultraviolet light as a means of enhancing the alternative cellular energy (ACE) pathway in the therapy of diseases. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225133 | USE OF AN AGENT THAT RESTORES TISSUE PERFUSION AND OXYGENATION - The presently disclosed subject matter provides methods for increasing perfusion in hypoxic regions of tissues in subjects. Also provided are methods for treating diseases and/or disorders associated with hypoxia in subjects, methods for increasing sensitivity of tumors to radiation and/or chemotherapy treatments, methods for delaying tumor growth in subjects, and methods for inhibiting tumor blood vessel growth in subjects. In some embodiments, the presently disclosed methods involve administering to subjects in need thereof a first composition selected from the group consisting of a nitrosylated hemoglobin and an agent that induces nitrosylation of endogenous hemoglobin in the subject and a second composition comprising a hyperoxic gas. In some embodiments, the presently disclosed methods also include treating a tumor with radiation therapy, chemotherapy, photodynamic therapy, immunotherapy, or combinations thereof. Also provided are inhalable gases that can be employed in the presently disclosed methods. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225134 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF HYPOGLYCEMIA AND RELATED DISORDERS - A composition comprising chromium and insulin and/or a chromium-insulin complex, its method of preparation, and its use in the prevention and treatment of hypoglycemia and hypoglycemia-related conditions. This composition can be administered in numerous ways, including parenterally, intranasally, and orally. The composition stabilizes serum glucose levels and has a synergistic effect compared to chromium and insulin administered separately. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225135 | Stabilised Chlorine Dioxide Solution - An aqueous stabilised chlorine dioxide solution for use as a universal biocide. The stabilized solution preferably, but not necessarily, includes: (A) an effective stabilising amount of ClO | 2012-09-06 |
20120225136 | INHIBITION OF TUMOUR CELL MIGRATION - The invention relates to the use of a cannabis plant extract or a cannabinoid as a pharmaceutically active agent in the inhibition of tumour cell migration. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225137 | ANTIMICROBIAL & ANTIVIRAL COMPOSITION - An antimicrobial and antiviral barrier composition for topical application to the proximal anterior nares includes an antiseptic solution in combination with one or more | 2012-09-06 |
20120225138 | PROCESS UTILIZING A COMBINATION OF AN ACID BLEND, PECTIC ENZYME AND YEAST IN A WINE FERMENTATION CONTAINER TO EXTRACT THE BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE COMPOUNDS FROM MEDICINAL HERBS - A process of preparing herbal medicines according to the present invention comprises the steps of mixing medicinal herb(s) with boiled water, an acid blend, peptic enzyme, yeast nutrients, corn sugar, yeast in a fermentation container; subjecting the mixture to fermentation for a period of time; centrifuging the mixture to remove remaining yeast and non-dissolved materials; subjecting the fluid to reverse osmosis filtration to remove small molecules. The remaining extract is lyophilized to dry powders, which may be further processed into tablets, capsules, and soft capsules. The present invention also relates to the herbal medicines prepared by said process and uses of these herbal medicines in the treatment of human and/or animal diseases. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225139 | Method and Composition for Improved Anabolism - Nutritional compositions are provided containing at least one PPAR agonist, at least one PGC-1alpha agonist, and at least one creatine derivative. Methods of promoting anabolism and improving or enhancing physical performance using the compositions are provided. The compositions and methods can be combined with physical training or exercise. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225140 | COMPOSITION FOR COUNTERACTING SMOKING TOXICITY - The present invention relates to a composition for counteracting the toxicity of smoking. More particularly, the present invention relates to a composition including an extract from a whole tomato plant | 2012-09-06 |
20120225141 | SUBSTANCE FOR RESTORING NORMAL CO-EXPRESSION AND INTERACTION BETWEEN THE LOX AND NRAGE PROTEINS - The disclosed substance restores normal co-expression and interaction between the LOX and NRAGE proteins. Particularly, an effective amount of the substance that modulates the expression and/or activity of LOX of SEQ ID NO: 1 and/or that modulates the expression and/or activity of NRAGE of SEQ ID NO: 2, may be used for the manufacture of a composition for modulating the interaction between the LOX and NRAGE proteins to regulate the balance between the cellular phenomena of proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis, particularly in cases where the balance between these phenomena is disturbed, and especially in cases where the interaction between LOX and NRAGE is absent or altered. The invention makes it possible especially to treat and/or prevent skin ageing, lichen planus, graft-versus-host reaction (GVH), eczema, psoriasis and a cancer, particularly an epithelial cancer and more particularly a cutaneous epithelial cancer of basocellular or spinocellular type. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225142 | Herbal Supplement Prepared From Pelargonium Citronellum - An extraction method for extracts of | 2012-09-06 |
20120225143 | COLD SORE FORMULATION AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - An composition for application to a disordered tissue, the composition including an antipathogenic agent, a healing agent and an optional soothing agent. The antipathogenic agent can include cineole, and the healing agent can include an amino acid such as L-arginine or L-carnosine. The cineole can be of dual function, for example, it can operate as an antipathogenic agent, and also operate to enhance penetration of at least one of the antipathogenic agent, healing agent and/or soothing agent into the disordered tissue, which can be skin of a subject. The disordered tissue can be afflicted by an infection, for example, a Type I herpes infection, and can be in the form of a cold sore. The composition can be in a form, such as a cream or a lip balm, adapted for topical application to the disordered tissue. A method for treating the disordered tissue with the composition is also provided. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225144 | Herbal Supplement Prepared From Geranium - An extraction method for extracts of | 2012-09-06 |
20120225145 | PREPARATION, PROCESS AND A REGENERATIVE METHOD AND TECHNIQUE FOR PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND GLYCEMIC CONTROL OF DIABETES MELLITUS - A medicinal preparation, a process, a nutritional composition and regenerative and insulin potentiating method for humans and also for mammals for prevention, treatment and management/glycemic control of diabetes mellitus by obtaining optimum glucose level in blood, by administering an extract of | 2012-09-06 |
20120225146 | COMPOSITION FOR ALLEVIATING FATTY LIVER - The present invention relates to a composition for improving fatty liver, including at least one selected from the group consisting of a whole tomato plant extract, a | 2012-09-06 |
20120225147 | TOPICAL SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS - Disclosed is a topical skin composition comprising an effective amount of | 2012-09-06 |
20120225148 | INJECTION MOLDING APPARATUS HAVING A MAGNETIC VALVE PIN COUPLING - An injection molding apparatus is disclosed having an actuated part that is movable in forward and rearward directions with a magnetic valve pin coupling attached thereto. A valve pin for opening and closing a mold gate is coupled to the magnetic valve pin coupling to be movable with the actuated part. When the actuated part is moved in an opening stroke direction and the valve pin experiences a stopping force, the magnetic valve pin coupling permits the valve pin to become decoupled from the actuated part to prevent continued movement of the valve pin with the actuated part. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225149 | Method And Apparatus For Manufacturing Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Resin Pellet - An apparatus for manufacturing a continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin pellet includes a roving package constituted by a cylindrical package of a reinforcing fiber bundle, a reinforcing fiber bundle delivery device, an impregnation die, a withdrawing device disposed on a downstream side of the impregnation die, and a cutter member. The reinforcing fiber bundle delivery device includes a plurality of collapse suppressing members adapted to be pushed radially outwards against an inner periphery surface of the roving package to suppress collapse of winding layers and a pusher for displacing said plural collapse suppressing members radially outwards following the inner periphery surface of the roving package which inner periphery surface shifts radially outwards gradually as the reinforcing fiber bundle is drawn out in a successive manner. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225150 | MOLDING APPARATUS FOR SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE - A molding apparatus for semiconductor package includes: a lower mold supporting a first semiconductor chip; a middle mold positioned over the lower mold and supporting a second semiconductor chip, and having a first cavity for molding the first semiconductor chip on a lower surface facing the lower mold; an upper mold positioned over the middle mold and having a second cavity for molding the second semiconductor chip on a lower surface facing the middle mold; a first supply port penetrating the lower mold and connected to the first cavity; a second supply port penetrating the lower and middle molds and connected to the second cavity; and a pressure unit positioned under the lower mold and including first and second transfer rams provided respectively in the first and second supply ports to pressure molding compound therein to supply the molding compound into the first and second cavities. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225151 | SHEETER WITH THICKNESS CONTROL - A thickness control system for a high speed tortilla sheeting machine can adjust a pinch point gap between a pair of sheeting rollers to maintain a generally uniform thickness of the produced “masa” (i.e., corn dough) sheet. The sheeting machine can include a pinch point gap adjustment device which guides at least one of the rollers through an arcuate path to thereby adjust a magnitude of the pinch point gap. The controller can direct one or more actuators to change the position of the roller along the archive path to thereby change the distance between the two sheeting rollers as desired to produce a masa sheet at the desired preset thickness. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225152 | ALIGNMENT AND IMPRINT LITHOGRAPHY - An imprint lithography alignment apparatus is disclosed that includes at least two detectors which are configured to detect an imprint template alignment mark, wherein the alignment apparatus further comprises alignment radiation adjustment optics which are configured to provide adjustment of locations from which the at least two alignment detectors receive alignment radiation. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225153 | QUICK HEAT ICE CREAM SCOOP - The quick heat ice cream scoop is an improved heat ice cream scoop that includes a ceramic heating element and an ergonomic grip. The ceramic heating element is built into the ice cream scoop and quickly heats up the ice cream scoop, and conversely shall quickly cool down when turned off. The ice cream scoop is mounted to an ergonomic grip that reduces hand fatigue of the end user while providing a location to store powering means for powering the ceramic heating element. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225154 | HEAD ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN A ROTARY HEAD EXTRUDER FOR EXTRUDING A FOOD PRODUCT - A head assembly ( | 2012-09-06 |
20120225155 | MACHINE FOR MANUFACTURING HOLLOW ELASTIC BALL - A machine for manufacturing a hollow elastic ball includes a base, an X-direction driving device, a Y-direction driving device and a molding device. The X-direction driving device is installed on the base; an outer frame is driven by an X-direction motor to rotate about an X-direction rotation shaft. The Y-direction driving device is installed on the outer frame; a Y-direction motor fastened on the outer frame drives an inner frame to rotate about a Y-direction rotation shaft. The molding device includes a carrying plate fastened in the inner frame and a mold fastened with the carrying plate. When the mold is filled with liquid material, the outer frame and the inner frame simultaneously rotate about the X-direction rotation shaft and the Y-direction rotation shaft, such that the material is uniformly distributed over the inner wall of the mold so as to form a hollow elastic ball. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225156 | BLOW MOULDING MACHINE WITH STERILE CHAMBER AND MEDIA FEED IN THE STERILE CHAMBER - An apparatus for shaping plastics material preforms into plastics material containers, having a multiplicity of shaping stations arranged on a movable carrier. The shaping stations each comprise blow moulds, inside which the plastics material preforms can be shaped into plastics material containers by application of a free-flowing medium, as well as blow mould carriers for holding these blow moulds. The blow mould carriers comprise at least two blow moulding carrier parts movable in relation to one another to open and close the blow moulds, and having at least one fastening element, via which at least one element of the shaping stations is arranged on the carrier. A clean chamber surrounds the individual shaping stations, at least in part, so that the shaping stations are movable inside this clean chamber. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225157 | BLOW MOULDING MACHINE WITH A STERILE CHAMBER AND STERILE BLOWING AIR FEED - An apparatus for shaping plastic preforms for providing plastic containers), having a plurality of shaping stations arranged on a movable carrier, wherein the shaping stations have blowing moulds which accommodate the preforms and within which the preforms are shaped to provide the containers, and wherein the shaping stations each have charging devices which are movable relative to the preforms and which charge the preforms arranged in the moulds with a flowable medium for expansion, and wherein the shaping stations have a valve arrangement which controls the feed of the medium to the preforms, with a clean chamber within which the shaping stations are conveyed with the charging devices, wherein the clean chamber is arranged against the surroundings by at least one wall. Flow connections for guiding the flowable medium are provided between the valve arrangements and the charging devices and the valve arrangements are arranged outside the clean chamber. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225158 | BLOW-MOULDING MACHINE WITH BLOW MOULD LOCKING IN THE CLEAN ROOM - An apparatus for moulding plastic preforms into plastic containers includes a plurality of moulding stations arranged on a movable carrier. The moulding stations each including blow moulds, within which the plastic preforms can be moulded into plastic containers by applying a flowable medium, as well as blow mould carriers for holding these blow moulds. The blow mould carriers include at least two blow mould carrier parts for opening and closing the blow moulds. The blow mould carrier parts are movable relative to each other. A clean room at least partially surrounds the individual moulding stations, and includes a locking mechanism that is at least partially located within the clean room for locking the two blow mould carrier parts together in a closed condition. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225159 | MOLD APPARATUS - A mold apparatus used in injection molding of liquid silicone composition. The mold apparatus is made of several components aiding in the overall process. The mold apparatus has two main sections, a cold section to prevent the liquid silicone from curing and a heated section for curing the liquid silicone. The two sections are separated by a thermal insulating plate. The metering of the flow is achieved by an actuator providing linear movement of a valve pin position in the center of the flow path of the runnerless nozzle resting against a gate orifice. The runnerless nozzle is keep cooled with an annular heat pipe surrounding the body of the runnerless nozzle and circulating a liquid coolant at one end of the runnerless nozzle. The cavity block receive heat from an heating element incorporated in the cavity back plate. Heat is evenly distributed in the cavity block by vaporization. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225160 | VALVE PIN AND ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY FOR INJECTION MOLDING - A actuator assembly for a runnerless injection molding system. The actuator assembly is disposed in injection mold top clamp plate and incorporates a hollow actuator shaft whereby the valve pin passes trough the hollow actuator shaft and is firmly attached to the hollow actuator shaft providing easy access to the valve pin for maintenance. The top clamp plate incorporates openings providing access to actuator assembly. Actuator assembly incorporates a mechanism for attaching valve pin to hollow actuator shaft. The hollow actuator shaft can be activated, hydraulically, pneumatically or electrically in a linear movement providing a gate shut off valve. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225161 | ENHANCED BIOAVAILABLE IODINE MOLECULES - This invention relates to supplementation of the diets of domesticated animals (livestock and poultry) with iodine in an enhanced bioavailable manner, that is to say the iodine is more available to the animal than when using conventional sources of iodine, such as calcium iodate. The supplementary compound are alpha amino acid metal iodide complexes. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225162 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT - The present invention is a method for losing weight and optimizing body composition comprising the steps of eating five meals a day with 1 serving of vegetables or fruit, complex carbohydrate, and lean protein for approximately 300 calories per meal at ranges of 25-35% protein, 50-55% carbohydrate, 15-20% fat with six to seven grams of fiber for a total of 1,500 calories per day for women. The method also comprises a method for losing weight and optimizing body composition for men comprising the steps of eating five meals a day every 2½ to 3½ hours consisting of 1½ servings of vegetables or fruit, complex carbohydrate, and lean protein for 450 calories per meal at 25-35% protein, 50-55% carbohydrate, and 15-20% fat with nine to ten grams of fiber for a total of 2,250 calories per day. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225163 | CHEWING GUM CONTAINER WITH DISPOSAL SHEETS - A chewing gum container ( | 2012-09-06 |
20120225164 | BREWING METHOD - A method of mashing comprising providing a grist comprising malt and adjunct; and contacting the grist with a pullulanase; an alpha amylase; and a maltogenic alpha amylase and/or a beta amylase to make a wort. An enzyme composition comprising a pullulanase; an alpha amylase; and a maltogenic alpha amylase and/or a beta amylase and the use of these enzymes in brewing is disclosed. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225165 | METHOD FOR BINDING PARTICULATES TO A SNACK BASE - The invention provides novel products and methods. The composition of the invention is a coated food product generally comprising: a product base, a slurry coating and a dry set coating. Specifically, there is disclosed a food product with a cookie and cream coating and a method of coating a food product with a cookie and cream coating. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225166 | Tooth Protector for Beverage Bottle and Beverage Bottle Enclosure - Tooth protector devices are disclosed for attachment to the top of a bottle to provide protection against injury, including chipping of teeth that can occur during drinking from a glass bottle. One embodiment comprises a concentric sleeve with top lip for insertion over the end of a bottle. Sleeve inner portion is adapted for engaging the bottle outer surface to hold the sleeve in place. The outer and top portions of the sleeve protect the consumer from the top edge of the bottle. When installed, a tooth protector according to the present invention cushions the teeth and mouth from any blunt force or impact that can occur when a bottle is hit or knocked. Also disclosed is a beverage cap with cushioned outer and upper surfaces that remain in place on the beverage bottle after opening the bottle to protect the consumer, and another bottle enclosure without such cushioned surfaces. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225167 | PREVENTING THE GENERATION OF MBT IN A HOPS BASED BEVERAGE - A bottle, container, or beverage glass for containing a hops-based beverage that includes a concentration between 10 μg/l and 10 mg/l of Riboflavin is at least partially transparent or translucent to visible light, and has an optical filter characteristic preventing or reducing light transmission at the wavelength intervals 220-230 nm, 250-270 nm, 350-370 nm and 440-450 nm to a level preventing generation of more than a tasteable concentration of MBT in the beverage through photochemical reactions and photochemically initiated auto-catalytic reactions involving the Riboflavin. The tasteable concentration is between 1 ng/l and 35 ng/l, preferably between 5 ng/l and 25 ng/l, and more preferably 10 ng/l. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225168 | CAPSULE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A PREDETERMINED QUANTITY OF BEVERAGE SUITABLE FOR CONSUMPTION - A capsule, system and method are usable for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage using an extractable product. The system includes a capsule comprising a cup having a circumferential wall, a bottom at a first end, and a flange-like rim at a second end. The capsule further includes a lid, in use, connected to the flange-like rim. The wall, bottom and lid, in use, enclose an inner space comprising the extractable product. The cup further includes a plurality of substantially concentric circumferential ridges extending outwardly of the cup, wherein the ridges are made of the same material as the cup. The system further includes a beverage brewing device comprising an enclosing member for enclosing the capsule. In use, at least one of the ridges abuts against at least a portion of the enclosing member, such that a sealing engagement between the capsule and the enclosing member is formed. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225169 | Developed Dough Product in Moderately-Pressurized Package, and Related Methods - Described are developed, refrigerator-stable, dough compositions in moderately-pressurized packages and related methods, wherein the dough compositions contain chemical leavening agents that include low and high solubility acidic agents and encapsulated basic agent. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225170 | Device for detecting the internal temperature of a foodstuff - The invention relates to a device | 2012-09-06 |
20120225171 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WATER CONTENT WITH DECONTAMINATION IN MEATS - Disclosed is a method for producing treated meat having a predetermined proportion of water in a container. The method includes treating meat that has lost water content through evaporation with an agent capable of killing bacteria together with an amount of water, wherein the amount of water corresponds to the amount of water that is lost through evaporation. The method provides meat being treated with a bactericidal agent as well as also providing meat with the predetermined amount of water for packaging. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225172 | DENSITY MODIFICATION - The present invention relates to a method for modifying the density of a flowable material in need thereof comprising applying highly propagating ultrasonic energy at frequency of between about 16 kHz to about 40 kHz to the material wherein the highly propagating ultrasonic energy is uniformly distributed throughout the material thereby modifying the density of the material. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225173 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ANTIMICROBIAL TREATMENT OF MEAT TRIMMINGS FOR SUBSEQUENT GRINDING - An antimicrobial intervention for the production of ground meats by treating the exterior of the meat trimmings with an antimicrobial agent before grinding. An apparatus for applying an antibacterial agent to meat trimmings includes a closed or essentially closed chamber for limiting the escape of the antimicrobial agent to the environment during antimicrobial treatment of the trimmings, an entrance system for introducing trimmings into the closed chamber while preventing or significantly limiting the antimicrobial agent from escaping into the environment, an application system for applying an effective amount of the antimicrobial agent to exposed surfaces of the trimmings in the closed chamber; and an exit system for removing the treated trimmings from the closed container while preventing or significantly limiting the escape of antimicrobial agent into the environment. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225174 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SKEWERED FOOD PRODUCTS - Embodiments of the present invention relate to an apparatus for facilitating the skewering of meats, vegetables, fish, fruits, and other food products in connection with the preparation of kabobs and the like. In one embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus for skewering food products comprising: a tray portion having at least two opposing sidewalls having skewer passageways extending therethrough, and a plurality of food sections provided therein, each food section defined by at least one length divider and at least one width divider, the width divider having a skewer passageway extending therethrough and aligning with the skewer passageways of the two opposing sidewalls; and a lid portion, rotatably connected to the tray portion, the lid portion comprising a substantially flat inner surface for covering the food sections of the tray portion in a closed position. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225175 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR BREWING AND CHILLING A BEVERAGE - A method for brewing and chilling a brewed beverage such as tea includes brewing the beverage within a first container; pouring the brewed beverage from the first container into a second container containing a chilling medium; and covering the second container with an air-tight lid assembly that provides an air tight seal with the second container. The second container may then be agitated. The airtight seal traps vapor generated from the beverage during the chilling, thereby causing the vapor to re-enter the beverage to maintain optimum flavor. The first container includes a brewing pitcher containing an infuser, and the second container includes a chilling pitcher having a removably-attachable air-tight lid assembly. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225176 | DEVICE FOR TIMING AND AUTOMATICALLY STEEPING TEA - Steeping loose leaf tea necessitates that one utilize some sort of filtration device. All current devices that seek to fulfill this requirement are either manual, such as empty tea bags and stainless steel mesh filters, or very expensive electronic automatic steepers. In addition to a filtration device one must use a timer to determine how long to steep the tea leaves. Ordinarily, when the timer goes off, one must remove the tea leaves and filter from the water; otherwise, the tea will over-steep and become bitter or over-caffeinated. Current timers do not stop the tea from steeping, but only signal that it is done, leaving the removal of the tea leaves up to the individual. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225177 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING CARBONATED BEVERAGE - The present invention provides carbonated beverages that have new qualities of being less likely to release carbon dioxide dissolved therein, bringing the feeling of fine bubbles in drinking, and allowing a full control of their sparkling characteristic, and a method for producing the carbonated beverages. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225178 | BARBECUE PAN WITH REMOVABLE HANDLE - A barbecue pan having a body portion. The body portion is characterized as having side walls and a substantially planar mesh base extending therefrom. A receiving element extends from the body portion and a handle is provided which is removably appended to the receiving element. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225179 | APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR ESTIMATING THE AIR HUMIDITY WITHIN AN OVEN CAVITY - The present invention relates to an apparatus for estimating the air humidity within an oven cavity ( | 2012-09-06 |
20120225180 | SALTINESS-IMPROVING AGENT FOR SALTY FOOD AND DRINK - [Object] To improve saltiness, for example, to reduce feeling of stimulation of saltiness of salty food and drink, without imparting unnecessary taste or aroma to the food and drink. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225181 | BIRD FOOD FOR DOMESTICATED PETS - A method of making a packaged food for domesticated birds. The method includes selecting at least one of a plurality of fresh food ingredients having been processed into an easily handled and stable form, the fresh food ingredients selected from vegetables, fruits, berries, pulses, grains and seeds, nuts, and pasta. At least one of a plurality of processed complete food ingredients that contain generally a complete nutritional profile for the domesticated birds is then selected. The selected ingredients are then placed into an aseptic package. The ingredients are then retorted within the aseptic package so that the ingredients within the package have a moisture content between approximately 65% and approximately 78%. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225182 | Durum Wheat Pasta With High Alimentary Bran Content and Process for the Production Thereof - A hard wheat pasta containing bran which has a total fibre content between 30 and 36% and a protein content between 15 and 19%. The pasta preferably has a bran content between 5 and 30% and is produced by a process including the steps of: subjecting hard wheat caryopses to sequential abrasion to substantially remove the bran coating and obtaining a bran fraction (D) which originates from the removal of the aleurone, nucellar and testa layers; adding the bran fraction (D) to a hard wheat semolina substantially free of bran to obtain a mixture containing 5 to 30% of the bran fraction (D); and producing the pasta from said mixture. The disclosure furthermore refers to a hard wheat semolina composition having a fibre content between 30 and 36% and a protein content between 15 and 19% and to a process for its production. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225183 | DISTILLED LIQUORS AND SPIRITS HAVING THE FRESH AND NATURAL FRAGRANCE OF SHISO AND PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - Provided are liquors or spirits that compensate for the oily and grass-like smell of perillaldehyde, the primary aroma component of | 2012-09-06 |
20120225184 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HARVESTING OF BACKMEAT OF A CARCASS OR CARCASS PART OF SLAUGHTERED POULTRY - A method and apparatus for harvesting of backmeat of a carcass or carcass part of slaughtered poultry in connection with a process of filleting of the carcass or carcass part is provided. The method can include scraping the backmeat loose from the carcass or carcass part whereby a connection is maintained with fillets of the carcass or carcass part. Prior to the filleting of the carcass or carcass part a neck portion of a backbone of the carcass or carcass parts is fixed in position, whereby thereafter the backmeat is scraped loose from the carcass or carcass part. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225185 | METHOD FOR TREATING THE SURFACE OF A DEVICE FOR DISPENSING A FLUID PRODUCT - A treatment method for treating the surface of a fluid dispenser device, said method comprising the step of using chemical grafting to form a thin film on at least one support surface of at least one portion of said device that is in contact with said fluid, said thin film having bactericidal and/or bacteriostatic properties. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225186 | In-line Bubble Removal Mechanism - A mechanism for preventing or inhibiting bubbles of dissolved gasses from outgassing due to phase change phenomenon of the pressure differential inside a liquid-filled incompressible line can be provided. This mechanism may be useful in a variety of applications, such as coating of stents and scaffolds. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225187 | Epoxy resin curing indicator composition - Compositions comprising at least one epoxy resin and/or reactive diluents, at least one hardener for the at least one epoxy resin, at least one curing indicator, wherein the colour of the composition changes depending on the curing degree, a process for determining sufficient cure of a composition comprising providing a composition comprising at least one epoxy resin and a hardener for the epoxy resin, adding a curing indicator, applying curing conditions to the coloured composition until the composition changes its colour and use of polymeric colourants as curing degree indicator, wherein the curing indicator is a polymeric colourant consisting of chromophores which are chemically bound to polymers having reactive groups. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225188 | Multiple Control Method for Printing a Multilayer Pattern and Relative Plant - A method for multi-layer printing on a support, comprising a first printing step performed in a printing station in a system, one or more subsequent printing steps that are performed in one or more subsequent printing stations in the system and a plurality of alignment steps performed in the system, wherein the alignment steps are used to effect the correct positioning of a material printed in a subsequent printing step. The method comprises, downstream of each printing step and upstream of each alignment step, a control step in which detection devices detect the position of a layer printed on a support and/or the position of the support in the system by use of a control unit that compares at least one of the positions detected with predefined positions and/or with the positions detected in the previous control step, and wherein the results of the comparison are used in the alignment step. | 2012-09-06 |
20120225189 | MODULAR PAINT LINE AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREFOR - A paint line includes a plurality of modular manufacturing stations positioned in series and defining a forward transport direction. Each modular manufacturing station includes an article transportation device for moving at least one carrier through the modular manufacturing station. At least one of the modular manufacturing stations includes a piece of paint application equipment. A control system is in communication with each article transportation device and configured to independently move the carrier of each modular manufacturing station according to a unique operation pattern. The control system is also configured to index the carrier of each modular manufacturing station as the carrier traverses to a contiguous modular manufacturing station. | 2012-09-06 |