37th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 50 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100234177 | METHOD FOR OPERATING AN AUTOMATIC OR SEMI-AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OF A HEAVY VEHICLE WHEN IN IDLE-DRIVING MODE - A method for operating a semi-automatic or automatic mechanical transmission of a heavy truck when driving at idle speed is provided. The method includes supplying fuel to the engine of the heavy truck at a rate that facilitates engine-idle operation. In another step, the method engages the automatic or semi-automatic transmission in a gear higher than the starting gear of the transmission and permits the truck to operate at a first substantially uniform driving velocity under engine-idle power. Depending upon traffic and environmental requirements which require a higher speed, the driver upshifts the semi-automatic or automatic transmission by depressing a control device for manual gear selection arranged on a gear shift lever of the truck and then drives the truck at a second substantially uniform driving velocity under engine-idle power. The second substantially uniform driving velocity is greater than the first substantially uniform driving velocity. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234178 | ELECTRONIC CLUTCH CONTROL APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - An electronic clutch control apparatus is provided for a vehicle having a clutch assembly and a clutch lever operatively associated with the clutch assembly. The electronic clutch control apparatus includes an actuator for driving a clutch assembly, an operation amount sensor for sensing an operation amount of a clutch lever, an electronic control unit for controlling the operation of the actuator based on the detected operation amount received from the operation amount sensor, and a feedback unit for applying an operation reaction force to the clutch lever. The feedback unit includes a plurality of springs having different spring constants. The feedback unit is configured such that when the clutch lever is operated in an operation amount increasing direction thereof, the operational reactive elastic forces of the plural springs are sequentially applied to the clutch lever. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234179 | Exercise Arrangement - The invention discloses an exercise arrangement having a stationary frame with a seat and handle for a user attached to the frame. At least one flywheel is rotatably mounted on the frame and is operatively joined to a crankshaft, with at least one pedal, by a flexible drive element. Vibration means are associated with the flywheel and/or crankshaft being adapted to apply vibration to the user. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234180 | INCENTIVIZED EXERCISE EQUIPMENT - An incentivized exercise machine comprising an exercise machine including a monitor to monitor the pace of a user of the exercise machine. The monitor is configured to communicate with a processor for controlling the rate of text scrolled onto a visual screen for reading by a user. The text may be scrolled at a rate based on the user's exercise pace to incentivize the user to keep pace. The processor may also, or alternatively, be configured to receive electronically stored print materials to be presented on the screen and scrolling the print material's words at a rate and in a font readable by the user of the exercise machine. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234181 | ASSEMBLY AND THE OPERATING METHOD FOR EXERCISE AMOUNT MEASURING - An assembly for measuring an exercise amount corresponding to a user's motion is provided. The assembly includes mounting kits and a unit for measuring an exercise amount. The unit is selectively fixed to one of the mounting kits that are placed on designated body portions of the user to measure an exercise amount corresponding to a motion of the user by applying an algorithm corresponding to the selected mounting kit. The assembly makes accurate measurement of an exercise amount possible by detecting various mounting locations of the unit mounted on a user and automatically applies an algorithm optimized for different locations. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234182 | NEUROLOGICAL DEVICE - A neurological device having a forearm support releasably attached to a user's arm, at least one finger sleeve adapted to be releasably attached to at least one finger, at least one tensor strut having a first end releasably coupled to the at least one finger sleeve and an opposite second end coupled to the forearm support, at least one sensor coupled to at least one of the at least one finger sleeve and the at least tensor strut and configured to detect finger movement and generate electrical signals that are indicative of the movement, and a data device coupled to the sensor and configured to receive the electrical signals and calculate at least one of a range of motion of the at least one finger, a speed of movement of the at least one finger, number of repetitions between flexion and extension of the at least one finger and a pressure exerted by the at least one finger during flexion from the electrical signals. The calculated data is used to remotely track user compliance and rehabilitation compliance by a healthcare provider. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234183 | Exercise and Dance Platform Apparatus and Systems - A platform or mat for exercising and dancing that is lightweight, has non-slip features and can be folded up for storage. The platform allows a user to determine foot position without having to look down at the platform thus allowing the user to watch a display screen while exercising or dancing. The platform includes tactile indicia molded that foot placement is determined by feel by the user's foot touching the tactile indicia. The material used to make the platform surface includes ethylene vinyl acetate. The platform includes electrically conductive switches that are activated by a force from the user's foot on a segment while exercising or dancing. Placing a user's foot on a segment communicates signals about the user's foot placement to a control device. The control device includes popular video game player devices and computers and includes the use of a display screen. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234184 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING PHYSICAL EXERTION - The present relates to a method and an apparatus for controlling physical exertion during exercise. For doing so, the method and apparatus collect at least one physical parameter of a user over time during an exercise session. The method and apparatus store the collected at least one physical parameter over time. During another exercise session, the method and apparatus measure the at least one physical parameter of the user, compare the measured at least one physical parameter with the collected at least one physical parameter with respect to time to obtain a variance, and determine a required adjustment in the another exercise session based on the variance. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234185 | EXERCISE BIKE - An exercise bike may include a magnetic braking system to resist rotation of a flywheel. The magnetic braking system may be magnets mounted on brackets selectively pivoted relative to the frame to increase or decrease the resistance opposing rotation of the flywheel. The brackets may be pivoted using a brake adjustment assembly joined to the brackets in such a manner that the magnetic forces resisting rotation of the flywheel increase or decrease in a proportional manner over at least a portion of the adjustment range of the brake adjustment assembly. The exercise bike may further include a console that displays information, such as power. The power may be estimated from a look-up table using the crank or flywheel speed of the exercise bike measured using a speed sensor and the tilt angle of the brackets relative to a reference point measured using a power sensor that includes an accelerometer. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234186 | Skate fitness car - A skate fitness car includes left and right support rods having a front end pivotally coupled to a vertical pipe and freely swayed sideway, a rear end pivotally coupled to a rear driving wheel module for automatic position restorations, and a link rod pivotally coupled between the left and right support rods. If a user releases the link rod and applies forces by both legs to bring together and separate the left and right support rods, the left and right rear driving wheels can be rolled forward in an S-shaped path. A front compacting wheel below the vertical pipe is provided for driving a car body to move forward. If the user locks the link rod, the user can apply forces to the left and right support rods by both legs or twist the body to roll the left and right rear driving wheels forward in an S-shaped path and drive the front compacting wheel to slide the car body, so as to achieve the multiple operating modes and give more funs to the fitness exercise. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234187 | DEVICE FOR TRAINING AND/OR ANALYZING A USER'S MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM - A device for training and/or analyzing a user's musculoskeletal system includes a stepping plate mounted on a base plate and periodically or aperiodically moveble by a driving mechanism encompassing a drive shaft on which a cam is disposed. On the bottom side of the stepping plate is a roll that rolls off an external surface of the cam. The stepping plate is connected to the base plate by vertical guides stationarily disposed on the,base plate such that the mounted stepping plate follows a lifting movement caused by the driving mechanism. The cam has a first eccentric zone truncated such that the distance traveled by the roll rolling off the surface of the zone increases along the axial extension of the cam. A vertical adjusting mechanism allows the lift of the stepping plate to be modified by changing the position between the roll and the cam that cooperates therewith. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234188 | SUPPORT MECHANISM FOR TRANSFORMING BICYCLE INTO STATIONARY BIKE - A support mechanism includes a front unit and a rear unit, wherein two swing members are respectively and pivotably connected to the front unit and the rear unit. Two positioning members are respectively connected to the two swing members and the front wheel shaft and the rear wheel shaft of a bicycle are connected to the two positioning members, so that the bicycle can pivot together with the swing members. Multiple rollers respectively connected to the front unit and the rear unit and the front and rear wheels are rotatably in contact with the rollers. A connection unit is connected between the rollers on the front unit and the rear unit. When treading the pedals of the bicycle, the front and rear wheels are rotated and the front wheel can be pivoted and the bicycle can be swung. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234189 | WALKABLE PLATE FOR ASSISTING THE MOTOR FUNCTION OF LIVING CREATURES, ESPECIALLY HUMAN MOTOR FUNCTION - A walkable plate is provided for assisting the motor function of living creatures, especially human motor function. The plate has positions of different hardness across its surface. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234190 | ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR A TRAINING MACHINE - The present invention relates to an adjustment device ( | 2010-09-16 |
20100234191 | PORTABLE EXERCISE APPARATUS - An apparatus for treating or training individuals while doing exercises permits a large range of motion while at the same time providing resistance. A hollow spherical housing having a spool and a cord inside is mounted within a support frame which permits the housing to rotate 360 degrees about a central z-axis and further about 120 degrees about the x-axis and the y-axis when the cord contacts the frame. A tension dial permits adjusting the tension applied to the spool to provide resistance as a user pulls the cord from the housing. When the user releases the force on the cord the cord is retracted onto the spool. The base of the support frame has opposing locking lugs which engage keyways in a co-operating socket which can be mounted on a variety of surfaces such as walls, doors and straps for attachment to a wrist or ankle or other body part. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234192 | PORTABLE AND ADJUSTABLE STRETCHING DEVICE - The invention is directed to an exercise apparatus for use in stretching. The exercise apparatus includes a compact construction that is mechanically easy to operate and allows users to gently stretch, without assistance from others. The exercise apparatus includes a tubular member and a shaft member that is sized to slidably insert into the tubular member to form a telescoping structure that extends in a longitudinal direction. A base is provided having a substantially planar shape that includes an upper surface adapted to receive a force applied in a downward direction. The force is provided to supplement an initial force received through the connector. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234193 | EXERCISE ASSEMBLY - An exercise assembly for performing multiple exercises includes a pivotable bar assembly and a dip bar assembly. The pivotable bar assembly extends through a frame and has a central bar connected between first ends of a pair of swings arms, with second ends of the swing arms pivotably connected to facing surfaces of the frame. The dip bar assembly extends across a front side of the frame and includes a main tube with a pair of handles extending outward from the main tube and resting on the center bar of the bar assembly. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234194 | ABDOMINAL EXERCISING DEVICE - An abdominal exercising device is disclosed that includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion and the second portion are coupled to a first end and a second end, respectively, of an elongated member. The elongated member is configured to retain at least a first end of a resistive member. The first portion and the second portion each substantially contact a portion of a user's legs such that the user experiences a resistive force in a group of abdominal muscles when the user moves his/her legs causing the resistive member to stretch. The abdominal muscles remain engaged throughout the use of the abdominal exercising device. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234195 | EXERCISING APPARATUS FOR CALF MUSCLE STRETCHING - The present invention relates to an exercising apparatus for stretching of the calf muscle, comprising a foot support arranged with an inclination (α). On one side on the foot support a bar extends in a vertical direction and is rotatably arranged in a joint on the foot support. The bar comprises a handle part and a supporting part. The supporting part extends at least around a part of the calf, where stretching of a calf muscle on the user can be achieved by moving the bar forward towards a first part of the foot support while a heel part of the user is secured at the foot support. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234196 | EXERCISE ASSISTING APPARATUS - An exercise assisting apparatus is capable of roughly adjusting a user's knee bending angle generally in accordance with a user's physique followed by a further adjustment in account of individual differences. The exercise assisting apparatus includes a seat supporting buttocks of a user M and a foot base supporting the bottom of the user's feet, and is arranged to swing the seat for urging muscle contraction of the user's legs. An elevator mechanism | 2010-09-16 |
20100234197 | OSCILLATION PLATFORM - An oscillation platform includes a base having four first pivot holders thereof and a swinging bar respectively pivotally connected to each of the first pivot holders, a motor, a transmission shaft pivotally mounted in the base and rotatable by the motor and having an eccentric rod at each of the two ends, two first links respectively pivotally coupled between the eccentric rods of the transmission shaft and two swinging bars, two second links respectively pivotally coupled between the eccentric rods of the transmission shaft and the other two swinging bars, and a platform, which has two second pivot holders, two connection members respectively pivotally coupled to the second links and two third links respectively pivotally coupled between the second pivot holders and the first links. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234198 | FOOT PLATE DEVICE FOR A TRAINING MACHINE - A foot plate device for a training machine ( | 2010-09-16 |
20100234199 | Adjustable User Support Platform for an Inclinable Exercise Device and Method of Use - A method of using an adjustable user support platform with an inclinable exercise device includes providing an adjustable user support platform movably attached to an adjustable incline of the inclinable exercise device for movement of the adjustable user support platform along the adjustable incline, the adjustable user support platform including a support platform frame with a support platform and a support frame, the support platform frame operably coupled to the support frame for adjustably inclining the support platform frame with support platform relative to the support frame; inclining the support platform frame with the support platform relative to the support frame to a desired tilt angle; and securing the support platform frame with the support platform at the desired pivot angle relative to the support frame. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234200 | CONVEYING ROLL, AND HEARTH ROLL IN A CONTINUOUS ANNEALING FURNACE - The present invention provides conveying rolls and hearth rolls in a continuous annealing furnace for producing steel sheet having flame sprayed coatings on their surfaces wherein the flame sprayed coatings are comprised of cermet having a ceramic ingredient content of 80 vol % or less or a heat resistant alloy, the flame sprayed coatings have oxide layers comprised of one or more of a flame sprayed metal, Cr, Si, Zr, or Al, and a ratio R/R1 of the roughness parameter R of the surface of the oxide layer measured based on JIS B0633 setting the cutoff value at an initial value and a roughness parameter R′ measured setting the cutoff value at 1/10 of the initial value is 4 or more. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234201 | MATERIALS FOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A CONTAINER WITH CORNER SUPPORTS AND THE RESULTING CONTAINER - A method of manufacturing containers, the resulting containers therefrom and the associated pre-assemblies and blanks used in the method and in the resulting containers. The method includes cutting a primary blank and at least one supplementary blank, affixing them together to form a pre-assembly, and assembly the container from the pre-assembly. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234202 | COMPONENT FIXTURING METHOD - An end-configuration of components to be moved or positioned is first obtained. This end-configuration determines the relative positioning and orientation of the components with respect to each other when in a final, desired configuration. A folding pattern is then obtained that is formed by interior vertices defining corresponding tessellation facets. The folding pattern can be induced to transition from a first folded configuration to a second folded configuration. When in the second folded configuration mounting facets, which are a subset of the tessellation facets, are arranged by the geometry of the folding pattern into positions and orientations with respect to each other that correspond to the end-configuration of the components. A foldable structure is then obtained that folds in accordance with the folding pattern, and the components are affixed to their respective mounting facets | 2010-09-16 |
20100234203 | DRIVE UNIT FOR A LABORATORY CENTRIFUGE - A compact laboratory centrifuge including a centrifuge rotor and a drive unit for driving the centrifuge rotor. The drive unit includes a motor, a motor housing and a shaft. The centrifuge rotor is attached to and driven by the shaft. The centrifuge rotor includes a recess adapted to receiving the upper portion of the motor housing, which is positioned in the recess. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234204 | ORGANOSILICON NANOSILICON COMPOSITES AND FABRICATION METHODS - Embodiments of the invention provide organosilicon silicon nanoparticle composites, where the silicon nanoparticles are highly luminescent. Preferred embodiments of the invention are Si—O solid composite networks, e.g., glass, having a homogenous distribution of luminescent hydrogen terminated silicon nanoparticles in a homogenous distribution throughout the solid. Embodiments of the invention also provide fabrication processes for organosilicon silicon nanoparticle composites. A preferred method for forming an organosilicon nanoparticle composite disperses hydrogen terminated silicon nanoparticles and an inorganic precursor of an organosilicon gel in an aprotic solvent to form a sol. A catalyst is mixed into the sol. The sol is then permitted to dry into a gel of the organosilicon nanoparticle composite. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234205 | TiO2-containing quartz glass substrate - An object of the present invention is to provide a TiO | 2010-09-16 |
20100234206 | Controlled Pore Size Distribution Porous Ceramic Honeycomb Filter, Honeycomb Green Body, Batch Mixture And Manufacturing Method Therefor - A porous ceramic honeycomb filter manufactured from an oxide-based ceramic material having a pore size distribution with d | 2010-09-16 |
20100234207 | ABRASION-RESISTANT SINTERED BODY, SLIDING MEMBER, AND PUMP - The present invention provides a dense, abrasion resistant ceramic. The ceramic of the invention includes alumina crystal particles and a grain boundary phase. The invention also includes an abrasion resistant sliding member and a pump comprising the same. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234208 | REGENERATION OF IONIC LIQUID CATALYST AND RECOVERY OF AN OIL - A process for regenerating a used acidic ionic liquid catalyst, comprising: a. contacting the catalyst and hydrogen with a supported hydrogenation catalyst under hydrogenation conditions; and b. recovering a conjunct polymer that is a clear and colorless oil from the catalyst. A process for regenerating a used acidic ionic liquid catalyst which has been deactivated by conjunct polymers comprising the steps of contacting the used catalyst and hydrogen with a supported hydrogenation catalyst in a reaction zone under hydrogenation conditions in the presence of an inert hydrocarbon in which saturated conjunct polymers are soluble for a time sufficient to hydrogenate at least a portion of the conjunct polymers; and recovering the saturated conjunct polymers. Also, a process comprising: contacting the used acidic ionic liquid catalyst and hydrogen with a hydrogenation catalyst comprising a hydrogenation component under hydrogenation conditions; and recovering a conjunct polymer that is a clear and colorless oil. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234209 | PARTICLE COMPRISING CORE AND SHELL AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - The present invention relates to particles comprising a core and a shell, a method of producing said particle, various uses of said particle as well as various products comprising said particle. The particle according to the invention may be used as photocatalyst, as antibacterial agent, as cleaning agent, as anti-fogging agent and as decomposing agent. Furthermore the particle is applicable as solar cells. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234210 | Fuel Cell Electrode Catalyst Comprising Binary Platinum Alloy and Fuel Cell Using the Same - An object of the present invention is to provide a fuel cell electrode catalyst which offers an improved durability while inhibiting the degradation of an initial catalytic activity to exhibit a stably high catalytic activity over a long period. The present invention provides a fuel cell electrode catalyst having an alloy carried by carbon, the alloy consisting of platinum and a platinum-family metal other tha platinum, characterized in that a composition ratio of platinum to platinum-family metal other than platinum to carbon is 1:(0.03 to 1.5):(0.46 to 2.2) (wt ratio). | 2010-09-16 |
20100234211 | Catalyst for Catalyzing Hydrogen Releasing Reaction and Manufacturing Method Thereof - A method of manufacturing a catalyst for catalyzing hydrogen releasing reaction includes following steps. First, a solution with metal catalyst ions is provided. Next, several catalyst supports are provided. Each catalyst support includes several chelating units. Then, the catalyst supports are mixed with the solution, so that the metal catalyst ions in the solution chelate with the chelating units on the surface of each catalyst support. Subsequently, the metal catalyst ions chelating with the surface of the catalyst supports are reduced, so that metal catalyst nano-structures and/or metal catalyst atoms are coated on the surface of the catalyst supports, for forming catalysts. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234212 | HYDROPROCESSING BULK CATALYST AND USES THEREOF - A hydroprocessing bulk catalyst is provided. A process to prepare hydroprocessing bulk catalysts is also provided. The hydroprocessing catalyst has the formula (M | 2010-09-16 |
20100234213 | TEMPLATED METAL OXIDE PARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING - Composite particles of a metal oxide particle within a crosslinked, cored dendrimer are described. Additionally, methods of making the composite particles and compositions that contain the composite particles are described. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234214 | MERCURY ADSORBENTS COMPATIBLE AS CEMENT ADDITIVES - Solid adsorbents, following their use for mercury removal from flue gas, that do not interfere with the ability of air-entraining additives (such as surfactants) to form stable bubbles when added to fly ash containing the adsorbents. The interference is overcome by heating the materials used in the manufacture of the adsorbent so that magnesium hydroxide and/or one or more alkali compounds containing one or more silicate, aluminate, and/or phosphate moiety, added or already present in the materials, binds multivalent cations present in the materials that could otherwise interfere with the surfactant activity. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234215 | CATALYST AND PROCESS FOR THE CONVERSION OF NITROUS OXIDE - A catalyst composition and a process for using it to decompose nitrous oxide into nitrogen and oxygen are disclosed. The catalyst composition has surface area of about 1 to about 200 m | 2010-09-16 |
20100234216 | Ceramic Materials For 4-Way And NOx Adsorber And Method For Making Same - Disclosed are ceramic articles comprising a sintered phase ceramic composition containing, as expressed on a weight percent oxide basis: a(Al | 2010-09-16 |
20100234217 | CATALYST FOR EXHAUST GAS PURIFICATION AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A catalyst | 2010-09-16 |
20100234218 | TITANIUM DIOXIDE HAVING A VARIABLE SINTERING STABILITY - Provided is a crystalline TiO | 2010-09-16 |
20100234219 | Isoxazolines for Controlling Invertebrate Pests - Disclosed are compounds of Formula (1), including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, Formula (1): wherein A | 2010-09-16 |
20100234220 | Oxooxetanes as Fungicidal Agents - The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) below | 2010-09-16 |
20100234221 | USE OF TETRAMIC ACID DERIVATIVES WITH FERTILIZERS - The present invention relates to boosting the activity of crop protection compositions comprising phenyl-substituted tetramic acid derivatives by adding fertilizers, and to corresponding compositions. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234222 | Biofertilizer formulation - Strains of psychrophilic bacteria isolated from the rizosphere of | 2010-09-16 |
20100234223 | CONTROLLED RELEASE FERTILIZERS EMPLOYING UREAFORM COMPOUNDS AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING SAME - A controlled release agricultural absorbent based product including particles of an absorbent material containing capillaries/voids between 10-200 microns in cross-sectional diameter which is impregnated in an amount of 40-95% of the capillaries/voids volume with an agriculturally beneficial material, at least including ureaform, and said beneficial material being selected from the group consisting of fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides and fungicides, being produced by a process including steps of 1) introducing water to particles of absorbent material to result in absorption of water within the absorbent material, 2) heating the absorbent particles and water to transform the water within the absorbent particles to steam, 3) introducing the absorbent particles to an agriculturally beneficial material, at least including ureaform, to saturate the beneficial material, 4) granulating the beneficial material and saturated absorbent particles to solidify and harden the mixture, resulting in the agglomeration of absorbent particles into granules, and drying the granules. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234224 | COMPOSITIONS OF INCREASING MICROBIAL POPULATIONS ON SURFACES AND THEIR USES - The present invention relates to compositions that can improve biological activity or can increase population density of natural or beneficial microorganisms on surfaces. By proper use of the compositions, the present invention provides uses of protecting plants from plant pathogen, harmful insects or weedy plants or of promoting plant growth. By proper use of the compositions in the present invention, biological activity or population density of natural or beneficial microorganisms can be increased and the improved biological activity or population density of the microorganisms can protect plants from harmful organisms including plant pathogens, harmful insects or weedy plants or can promote plant growth. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234225 | Stable Mixtures of Microencapsulated and Non-Encapsulated Pesticides - The present invention is directed to a composition comprising i) a microencapsulated pesticide, ii) a dispersant selected from the group consisting of a lignin, b) a lignosulfonate salt and c) a lignosulfonate salt combined with the sodium salt of substituted naphthalene sulfonate formaldehyde polymer, iii) a salt selected from the group consisting of magnesium sulfate, sodium chloride, sodium nitrate and calcium chloride, and iv) a non-encapsulated pesticide. The present invention is also directed to methods of making and using the compositions of the present invention. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234226 | HERBICIDE COMBINATION COMPRISING DIMETHOXYTRIAZINYL-SUBSTITUTED DIFLUOROMETHANESULFONYLANILIDES - The present invention relates to an herbicide combination comprising components (A) and (B), where (A) denotes one or more compounds or salts thereof from the group described by the general formula (I): | 2010-09-16 |
20100234227 | MICROEMULSION CONCENTRATES - The present invention relates to a microemulsion concentrate, comprising
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20100234228 | NOVEL SURFACTANTS AND FORMULATIONS - A herbicidal composition is provided comprising an aqueous solution of N-phosphonomethylglycine, predominantly in the form of the potassium salt thereof, at a concentration of at least 300 g a.e./l of the composition; and a surfactant component in solution or stable suspension, emulsion, or dispersion in the water, comprising one or more surfactants in a total amount of about 20 to about 300 g/l of the composition, wherein the composition has a viscosity of less than about 250 centipoise at 0° C. or a Gardner color value less than 10. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234229 | Substituted Spirocyclic Ketoenols - The present invention relates to novel intermediates used in the preparation of substituted spirocyclic ketoenols of the formula (I) | 2010-09-16 |
20100234230 | PICKERING EMULSION FORMULATIONS - The invention provides aqueous pesticidal concentrates comprising at least one colloidal solid, a dispersed emulsion phase comprising at least one substantially water-insoluble pesticidally active ingredient, which is either itself an oily liquid comprising the oil phase, is a solid but is dissolved in an oily liquid present in the oil phase, is a solid and is dispersed within the oil phase or is present as a colloidal solid adsorbed to the liquid-liquid interface between the continuous aqueous phase and the dispersed oil phase and at least one Ostwald ripening inhibitor. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234231 | YIELD ENHANCING AGENT FOR HARVESTING PART OF CROP - A means for enhancing the yield of a harvesting part of a crop is provided. A yield enhancing agent for a harvesting part selected from the group consisting of seed, fruit, hypocotyl, root and stem in a crop, the yield enhancing agent comprising: 5-aminolevulic acid or a derivative thereof represented by the following formula (1), or a salt thereof; and a gibberellin biosynthesis inhibitor: R | 2010-09-16 |
20100234232 | EMULSION COMPOSITION AND AGROCHEMICAL EMULSION COMPOSITION - This invention provides an emulsion composition, containing a component (A) which is at least one selected from the group consisting of alkanol having 6 to 20 carbon atoms, alkenol having 6 to 20 carbons, polyoxyethylene alkyl ester, polyoxyethylene alkyl diester, polyoxyethylene alkenyl ester, polyoxyethylene dialkenyl ester, polyoxyethylene.polyoxypropylene.block copolymer and a silicon-based surfactant, a component (B) which is at least one polyoxyalkylene aryl phenyl ether, and a component (C) which is an aromatic hydrocarbon-based nonpolar solvent, wherein the emulsion composition contains neither anionic surfactant nor cationic surfactant, and an agrochemical emulsion composition using the emulsion composition. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234233 | POLYMER HYDROGELS AND METHODS OF PREPARATION THEREOF - The invention relates to a method for the preparation of a polymer hydrogel, comprising cross-linking a precursor comprising a hydrophilic polymer optionally in combination with a second hydrophilic polymer, using a polycarboxylic acid as the cross-linking agent. The invention further concerns the polymer hydrogel obtainable by the method of the invention and the use thereof in a number of different applications. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234234 | Methods and Devices for Detecting Structural Changes in a Molecule Measuring Electrochemical Impedance - The invention relates to a method of detecting a structural change in a molecule, said molecule being attached to a surface, said surface being electrically conductive, wherein the phase of the electrochemical impedance at said surface is monitored, and wherein a change in the phase in the electrochemical impedance at said surface indicates a change in the structure of said molecule. The invention further relates to methods for making arrays having molecules such as, polypeptides attached to electrically conductive surfaces such as electrodes, and to arrays. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234235 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND PRODUCT FOR GENERATING PATTERNED ILLUMINATION - An embodiment of a method for generating an interference pattern at a probe array is described that comprises directing light at a first waveguide and second waveguide, wherein the first and second waveguides are positioned adjacent to each other and the output from the first and second waveguides produce an interference pattern; and directing the interference pattern at the probe array. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234236 | Novel Disease Treatment by Predicting Drug Association - The present invention relates to methods for drug repositioning. More particularly, this invention relates to methods for selecting approved drugs or combinations of approved drugs for use in new therapeutic indications. This approach is situated in a cross section between drug repositioning and disease treatment by combinations of drugs with additive or synergistic action. The invention also allows to define drugs or drug combinations for treating the unmet medical need in diseases neglected by majority of Pharma companies, such as orphan diseases. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234237 | BIO DISC, BIO-DRIVER APPARATUS, AND ASSAY METHOD USING THE SAME - A bio-disc device including new valve control means and fluid movement system, a bio-driver apparatus in which a controller disc including a controller for the bio-disc is installed, and an assay method using the same, which are suitable for labs-on-a-chips for various diagnostic assays, nucleic acid hybridization assays, and immunoassays, are provided. The bio-driver apparatus is compatible with general optical discs, including audio CDs, CD-Rs, game CDs, DVDs, etc., and the assay method is compatible with general optical disc drivers, including CD-ROMs, DVD players, etc. Thus, the bio-driver apparatus and the assay method offer and economical and convenient alternative to existing products. In addition, the bio-driver apparatus can be readily and easily applied in connection with a computer for remote diagnosis via the Internet. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234238 | METHOD FOR PROFILING KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention is concerned with method for pharmacologically profiling compounds using an array of substrates, in particular kinase substrates, immobilized on a porous matrix. This method was found particular useful in the prediction of drug response, i.e. to enable the distinction between responders and non-responders in the treatment of cells, tissues, organs or warm-blooded animals with the compound to be tested, and in compound differentiation. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234239 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR IDENTIFYING, CLASSIFYING AND MONITORING SUBJECT HAVING BCL-2 FAMILY INHIBITOR-RESISTANT TUMORS AND CANCERS - The invention is directed to methods and kits that allow for identifying, classifying, and monitoring cancer patients for Bcl-2 family inhibitor therapies. The methods and compositions of the invention are directed to determining amplification of Bcl-x | 2010-09-16 |
20100234240 | SURFACE MODIFICATION - The invention relates to a carrier comprising at least one substrate, which has a coating in at least certain regions produced from individual modules by plasma polymerisation, and the coating has one or more free spaces in at least certain regions for accommodating at least one solution containing a biological sample. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234241 | DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF CANCERS WITH MicroRNA LOCATED IN OR NEAR CANCER-ASSOCIATED CHROMOSOMAL FEATURES - MicroRNA genes are highly associated with chromosomal features involved in the etiology of different cancers. The perturbations in the genomic structure or chromosomal architecture of a cell caused by these cancer-associated chromosomal features can affect the expression of the miR gene(s) located in close proximity to that chromosomal feature. Evaluation of miR gene expression can therefore be used to indicate the presence of a cancer-causing chromosomal lesion in a subject. As the change in miR gene expression level caused by a cancer-associated chromosomal feature may also contribute to cancerigenesis, a given cancer can be treated by restoring the level of miR gene expression to normal. microRNA expression profiling can be used to diagnose cancer and predict whether a particular cancer is associated with an adverse prognosis. The identification of specific mutations associated with genomic regions that harbor miR genes in CLL patients provides a means for diagnosing CLL and possibly other cancers. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234242 | DNA Methylation Changes Associated with Major Psychosis - The present invention provides a method of identifying one or more epigenetic markers associated with psychosis-associated diseases such as bipolar disease or schizophrenia, the method comprising a) obtaining a first group of samples comprising genomic DNA from a plurality of bipolar or schizophrenic subjects and a second group of samples comprising genomic DNA from a plurality of control subjects; b) performing DNA methylation analysis to determine methylation differences in one or more DNA regions between the first group and second group of samples, wherein a methylation difference in a DNA region is indicative of an epigenetic marker associated with bipolar disease or schizophrenia. The invention also provides one or more epigenetic markers associated with psychosis-associated diseases such as bipolar disease or schizophrenia. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234243 | PTU COMPOUNDS FOR PROMOTING THE IN VITRO CULTURE OF (HIGHLY PIGMENTED) MELANOCYTES - A method for promoting the in vitro multiplication of human melanocytes and/or the freezing thereof, notably human melanocytes obtained from individuals of phototype IV, V or VI or from hyperpigmentary lesions, entails introducing into a culture of same, a thus effective amount of at least one 1-phenyl-3-(2-thiazolyl)-2-thiourea (PTU) compound or PTU analogue or PTU mimetic selected from the group consisting of vitamin C, arbutin, hydroquinone, kojic acid or acid or ester derivative thereof, ellagic acid, aminophenol derivative, procysteine or derivative thereof, niacinamide, isothiocyanate, thiocyanate, lucinol and mixtures thereof; also provided thereby can be melanocyte libraries, co-cultures and reconstructed epidermides and/or reconstructed skin that are highly pigmented which are useful for the study of pigmentation disorders, for the screening of cosmetic or dermatological active agents, or for the treatment of skin lesions, in particular in individuals with a high phototype. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234244 | USES AND METHODS OF MAKING MICROARRAYS OF POLYMERIC BIOMATERIALS - A microarray of polymeric biomaterials is provided. Specifically, a microarray of polymeric biomaterials that comprises a base with a cytophobic surface, and a plurality of discrete polymeric biomaterial elements bound to the cytophobic surface, is provided. Preferably said polymeric biomaterials comprise a synthetic polymer. Said polymeric biomaterials may also comprise other compounds covalently or non-covalently attached to said synthetic polymer. Methods of preparing the microarray of polymeric biomaterials of the present invention and uses of the microarray of polymeric biomaterials of the present invention are also provided. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234245 | PRIMERS AND PROBES FOR THE DETECTION OF STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE - Methods of detecting | 2010-09-16 |
20100234246 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING PEPTIDE LIBRARIES AND USE THEREOF - Screening libraries of peptides in different assays offers an opportunity to simultaneously interrogate intracellular signaling pathways, create reagents to further the understanding of the pathway, and to create novel forms of therapies. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234247 | Gel assisted separation method and dewatering/desalting hydrocarbon oils - A method for separating polar hydrocarbon compounds from a hydrocarbon oil containing polar hydrocarbon compounds comprising the steps of:
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20100234248 | Saponified Fatty Acids as Breakers for Viscoelastic Surfactant-Gelled Fluids - Fluids viscosified with viscoelastic surfactants (VESs) may have their viscosities affected (increased or reduced, e.g. gels broken) by the indirect or direct action of a composition that contains at least one fatty acid that has been affected, modified or reacted with an alkali metal base, an alkali earth metal base, ammonium base, and/or organic base compound, optionally with an alkali metal halide salt, an alkali earth metal halide salt, and/or an ammonium halide salt. The composition containing the resulting saponification product is believed to either act as a co-surfactant with the VES itself to increase viscosity and/or possibly by disaggregating or otherwise affecting the micellar structure of the VES-gelled fluid. In a specific, non-limiting instance, a brine fluid gelled with an amine oxide surfactant may have its viscosity broken with a composition containing naturally-occurring fatty acids in canola oil or corn oil affected with CaOH, MgOH, NaOH and the like. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234249 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETERMINATION OF FRACTURE GEOMETRY IN SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS - Disclosed herein is a method comprising disposing in a formation fracture, a proppant and/or a fracturing fluid that comprises a radiation susceptible material that comprises indium and/or vanadium; irradiating the radiation susceptible material with neutrons; measuring gamma-radiation emitted from the radiation susceptible material in a single pass; wherein the single pass does not involve measuring of background radiation from previous or subsequent logging passes; and determining formation fracture height from the measured gamma-radiation. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234250 | Methods of treating a portion of a well with a polymer or polymer system capable of forming a gel that dissolves at a low and high pH - Methods for treating a portion of a well include the steps of: (a) forming a treatment gel comprising a polymer or a polymer system of a mixture of two or more polymers, wherein the polymer or the polymer system is capable of each of the following, when tested at at least one concentration in the range of 2-10 times C* in deionized water, at about 22° C., and at about 1 atmosphere pressure: (i) forming a polymer gel of the polymer and water at at least one pH in the range of 4-9, wherein a bulk form of the polymer gel has a G′ greater than G″ at all frequencies in the range of 1 rad/sec-100 rad/sec; (ii) dissolving at at least one pH in the range of 2-4; and (iii) dissolving at at least one pH in the range of 9-12; (b) dispersing the treatment gel in a fluid to form a treatment fluid; (c) introducing the treatment gel in a treatment fluid into a portion of a well; and (d) after the step of introducing the treatment gel, adjusting the pH of the treatment gel to at least one pH in the range of 2-4 or 9-12. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234251 | Methods of treating a portion of a well with a polymer or polymer system capable of forming a gel that dissolves at a low and high pH - Methods for treating a portion of a well include the steps of: (a) forming a treatment gel comprising a polymer or a polymer system of a mixture of two or more polymers, wherein the polymer or the polymer system is capable of each of the following, when tested at least one concentration in the range of 2-10 times C* in deionized water, at about 22° C., and at about 1 atmosphere pressure: (i) forming a polymer gel of the polymer and water at least one pH in the range of 4-9, wherein a bulk form of the polymer gel has a G′ greater than G″ at all frequencies in the range of 1 rad/sec-100 rad/sec; (ii) dissolving at least one pH in the range of 2-4; and (iii) dissolving at least one pH in the range of 9-12; (b) dispersing the treatment gel in a fluid to form a treatment fluid; (c) introducing the treatment gel in a treatment fluid into a portion of a well; and (d) after the step of introducing the treatment gel, adjusting the pH of the treatment gel to at least one pH in the range of 2-4 or 9-12. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234252 | CROSSLINKED SWELLABLE POLYMER - The invention is directed to stable crosslinked water-soluble swellable polymers, methods for making same, and their various uses in the hygiene and medical arts, gel electrophoresis, packaging, agriculture, the cable industry, information technology, in the food industry, papermaking, use as flocculation aids, and the like. More particularly, the invention relates to a composition comprising expandable polymeric microparticles having labile crosslinkers and stable crosslinkers, said microparticle mixed with a fluid and an unreacted tertiary crosslinker that is capable of further crosslinking the microparticle on degradation of the labile crosslinker so as to form a stable gel. A particularly important use is as an injection fluid in petroleum production, where the expandable polymeric particles are injected into a well and when the heat and/or pH of the well cause degradation of the labile crosslinker and when the particle expands, the tertiary crosslinker crosslinks the polymer to form a stable gel, thus diverting water to lower permeability regions and improving oil recovery. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234253 | Method for reducing the viscosity of viscous fluids - A viscous fluid, such as heavy crude oil which is too viscous to enable it to be pumped from a flowing phase of a reservoir into and along a pipeline for delivery to a refinery or other storage facility, may be contacted with a formulation to reduce its viscosity. The formulation comprises a polymeric material AA which includes —O— moieties pendent from a polymeric backbone thereof and said material is optionally cross-linked. In one embodiment, the formulation may comprise polyvinyl alcohol. In an alternative embodiment, the formulation may comprise a cross-linked polymeric material, such as cross-linked polyvinyl alcohol. After the viscous composition has been transported to a desired location, it may be separated from the other components. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234254 | LUBRICATING OIL ADDITIVE, LUBRICATING OIL COMPOSITION CONTAINING THE SAME, VARIOUS LOW-FRICTION SLIDING MEMBERS, ROLLING BEARING, AND SLIDING BEARING - Provided is an additive for lubricating oils which enhances frictional characteristics of slide parts in internal combustion engines and driving system transmission engines and which exhibit an excellent fuel consumption reducing effect. The above additive for lubricating oils comprises a heterocyclic compound having a heterocyclic skeleton originating in a compound selected from pyridines, pyrroles, pyrimidines, pyrazoles, pyridazines, indazoles, pyrazines, triazines, triazoles, tetrazoles, oxazoles, oxadiazoles, thiazoles, thiadiazoles, furans, dioxanes, pyrans and thiophenes. A lubricating oil composition containing the above additive for lubricating oils is effectively used for various low friction slide members, antifriction bearings and slide bearings. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234255 | SPACER MEMBER REDUCING FRETTING WEAR AND FASTENED STRUCTURES USING SPACER MEMBER - The present invention relates to a spacer member reducing fretting wear and fastened structures using a spacer member, furthermore, the present invention provides a spacer member | 2010-09-16 |
20100234256 | LUBRICATING OIL COMPOSITION FOR REFRIGERATING MACHINE - A lubricating oil composition for refrigerator is formed by adding an organic compound that includes a double bond in the molecule such as α-olefin or conjugated diene to a base oil. Capable of being stably used for a long time in the presence of oxygen, the lubricating oil composition for refrigerator according to the invention is suitable for an open-type car air-conditioner, an electric driven car air-conditioner, a gas heat pump, an air conditioning device, a refrigerator, a vending machine, a showcase, various hot-water supply systems or a heating/cooling system. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234257 | WATER-IN-OIL EMULSIONS, METHODS AND USES OF EMULSIFYING AGENTS - In one aspect, the present invention provides a water-in-oil emulsion comprising from about 5 to about 40 wt % aqueous phase and from about 95 to about 60 wt % non-aqueous phase, said aqueous phase being dispersed in said non-aqueous phase in the form of droplets having an average droplet size no greater than about 0.1 μm, said emulsion comprising: at least 60 wt % of an oil selected from fuel oils, lubricating oils and mixtures thereof, from about 1 to about 30 wt % of emulsifying agents, and the balance to 100 wt % water, wherein said emulsifying agents include a fatty (C | 2010-09-16 |
20100234258 | AMINE REACTION COMPOUNDS COMPRISING ONE OR MORE ACTIVE INGREDIENT - The present invention relates to a product of reaction between a primary and/or secondary amine and one or more active ingredients. By the present invention, there is provided a release of the active component over a longer period of time than by the use of the active itself. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234259 | PERFUMES - The invention provides a laundry cleaning and/or care composition comprising, separately, a photo-bleach which is not a pro-fragrance (and which is preferably a singlet oxygen photo-bleach) and a pro-fragrance which is not itself a photo-bleach. The pro-fragrance preferably comprises at least one, non-aromatic, C—C double-bond, more preferably at least two C—C double-bonds, and can be advantageously be a commonplace lipid, more preferably a plant-oil. Suitable photo-bleaches comprise water-soluble phthalocyanine compounds. Preferably, the composition further comprises a shading dye to give an overall blue or violet hue to articles laundered, an optional fluorescer and/or a fabric-substantive polymer as a perfume deposition aid. Also disclosed is a method of laundering fabrics using said composition and the use of said composition to perfume fabrics. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234260 | SHAMPOO OR BODY DETERGENT COMPOSITION - A shampoo or body detergent composition which comprises (A) a refrigerant substance selected from menthol, menthone, camphor, pulegol, isopulegol, cineole, Japanese peppermint oil, peppermint oil, spearmint oil, and eucalyptus oil, (B) a substance giving a cool feeling and comprising an N-substituted p-menthane-3-carboxamide derivative, (C) an anionic surfactant, and (D) a water-soluble polymer and/or polyhydric alcohol. It optionally contains (E) a substance which gives a warm feeling. The composition is satisfactory in the effect of giving a refrigerant feeling and cool feeling during use and in the retention of that effect thereafter. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234261 | DYE CLEANER, AND METHOD FOR CLEANING COLORANT DELIVERY SYSTEMS - A composition that includes (a) a chealant component; (b) a polyaspartic acid component; and (c) a disulfonated diphenyl component; such that the chealant component, the polyaspartic acid component, and the disulfonated diphenyl component are present in sufficient amounts so that when the composition treats a colorant delivery system containing deposits, the deposits are removed from the system. The invention also relates to methods for making and using such a composition. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234262 | CLEANING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING WATER SOLUBLE MAGNESIUM COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USING THEM - The present invention relates to cleaning compositions and methods employing a water soluble magnesium compound. Such compositions can be used for reducing scale, rinsing, hard surface cleaning, ware washing, and corrosion inhibition. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234263 | NANO-FLUIDS AS CLEANING COMPOSITIONS FOR CLEANING SOILED SURFACES, A METHOD FOR FORMULATION AND USE - A cleaning composition comprising from about 0.001% to about 25% of nanoparticles comprising a water insoluble metal or semimetal compound having an effective diameter of less than about 65 nanometers, a grass stain removal index greater than 0 and a grease stain removal index greater than 0; and adjunct ingredients. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234264 | SCALE-REDUCING ADDITIVE FOR AUTOMATIC DISHWASHING SYSTEMS - A phosphorus-free automatic dishwashing detergent composition containing a polymer of acrylic acid, maleic acid and 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid (AMPS); a carbonate; and a silicate. The composition contains carbonate and silicate in a weight ratio from 2.5:1 to 1:4, respectively; from 10 to 90 wt % total carbonate and silicate. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234265 | DISHWASHER DETERGENT FORMULATIONS COMPRISING A MIXTURE OF HYDROPHOBICALLY MODIFIED POLYCARBOXYLATES AND HYDROPHILICALLY MODIFIED POLYCARBOXYLATES - Phosphate-free detergent formulations for machine dishwashing, comprising, as components:
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20100234266 | SCALE-REDUCING ADDITIVE FOR AUTOMATIC DISHWASHING SYSTEMS - A phosphorus-free automatic dishwashing detergent composition containing a polymer of acrylic acid, maleic acid and methacrylic acid; a carbonate; and a silicate. The composition contains carbonate and silicate in a weight ratio from 4:1 to 1:3, respectively; from 10 to 90 wt % total carbonate and silicate. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234267 | AGENTS CONTAINING PROTEASES FROM STENOTROPHOMONAS MALTOPHILIA - The present invention relates to agent compositions, in particular washing and cleaning agents, that contain a protease from a bacterial strain of the species | 2010-09-16 |
20100234268 | Hard surface cleaner with extended residual cleaning benefit - A cleaning composition for a hard surface is disclosed which provides for initial cleaning of the hard surface and provision of a hydrophilic coating or barrier layer on the surface which provides residual cleaning to the hard surface for an extended number of rinsings. The composition includes a hydrophilic polymer, at least one nonionic surfactant, at least one solvent, an acid and water, wherein the acid provides the composition with a pH of about 2 to 3.5 and the composition is provided in the absence of any anionic, cationic or amphoteric surfactant. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234269 | Environmentally Acceptable Hard Surface Treatment Compositions - An environmentally acceptable ready-to-use, alkaline hard surface cleaning composition comprising (preferably consisting essentially of):
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20100234270 | Organic Cleaning Composition - An organic cleaning composition includes effective amounts of citric acid, acetic acid and malic acid. The acids are mixed into a carrier. Optionally glycerin and soybean oil may also be added to the mixture. Preferably the acids are mixed with water wherein the water is about ninety-six point five percent (96.5%) to about ninety-seven point five percent (97.5%) by weight of the mixture. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234271 | NATURAL CLEANERS - A cleaning composition with a limited number of natural ingredients contains an anionic surfactant, a hydrophobic syndetic, and a hydrophilic syndetic. The cleaning composition can be used to clean laundry, soft surfaces, and hard surfaces and cleans as well or better than commercial compositions containing synthetically derived cleaning agents. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234272 | Processes for Preparing a Polypeptide - The present invention relates to an improved process for preparing a polypeptide or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof comprising L-tyrosine, L-alanine, L-glutamate, and L-lysine. The polypeptide or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is preferably glatiramer acetate. The process comprises: (a) polymerizing a mixture of N-carboxyanhydride of L-tyrosine, N-carboxyanhydride of L-alanine, N-carboxyanhydride of a protected L-glutamate and N-carboxyanhydride of a protected L-lysine, in a polar aprotic solvent in the presence of an initiator, to form a protected polypeptide; (b) admixing an acid with the protected polypeptide formed in Step (a) and a solvent, to form a product; and (c) admixing a substance selected from the group consisting of an alkali or alkaline earth metal hydroxide, a carbonate, a hydrogencarbonate, and mixtures thereof, with the product formed in Step (b), and a solvent or a mixture of a solvent and water, to form a deprotected polypeptide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234273 | LIGHT-ACTIVATED CATION CHANNEL AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides compositions and methods for light-activated cation channel proteins and their uses within cell membranes and subcellular regions. The invention provides for proteins, nucleic acids, vectors and methods for genetically targeted expression of light-activated cation channels to specific cells or defined cell populations. In particular the invention provides millisecond-timescale temporal control of cation channels using moderate light intensities in cells, cell lines, transgenic animals, and humans. The invention provides for optically generating electrical spikes in nerve cells and other excitable cells useful for driving neuronal networks, drug screening, and therapy. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234274 | Use of Nestafin-1 in the Treatment for Diabetes - The present invention provides a method of treating diabetes by increasing peripheral nesfatin-1. Peripheral nesfatin-1 can be increased by administration of nesfatin-1, conjugated nesfatin-1 that would not penetrate the blood-brain barrier, or plasmin inhibitors. The present invention also provides a method of screening for an agent that would increase peripheral or brain nesfatin-1. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234275 | Use Of A High Molecular Weight Extracellular Hemoglobin For The Manufacture Of A Medicament For Treating And/Or Preventing Diseases By Inhibition Of Calcium - The present invent ion relates to the use of a high molecular weight extracellular hemoglobin for the manufacture of a medicament for treating and/or preventing diseases by inhibition of calcium. Advantageously, the extracellular hemoglobin is obtained from Annelids. In particular, the invention concerns the use of a high molecular weight extracellular hemoglobin for the manufacture of a medicament for treating and/or preventing cardiovascular diseases, such as hypertension, angina such as angina pectoris, Raynaud's disease, arteriopathy, tachycardia, vasospasm, ischemia, myocardial infarct ion, congestive heart failure, arrhythmia or cerebrovacular accident. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234276 | ERYTHROPOIETIN SOLUTION PREPARATION - The present invention relates to an erythropoietin-containing solution preparation containing a poloxamer and having a pH of 6.5 to 7.5. The present invention also relates to a method for quantifying a protein in a trace amount, the method including the following steps: binding a protein sample to a high-intensity fluorescent dye; separating a desired analyte from the obtained sample by an appropriate separation means; and quantifying the desired analyte and converting the amount of the analyte into the amount of the protein. | 2010-09-16 |