39th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 36 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080232977 | Pump Control - A pump control system for controlling a fluid pump powered by an AC signal. The pump control system includes a signal phase detector coupled to the fluid pump to detect the AC signal supplied to the fluid pump and to generate phase signals indicating a phase parameter of the AC signal. The pump control system also includes a micro-controller to receive the phase signals and to generate a rectified output signal based on the phase signals, and a relay to control the power supplied to the fluid pump based on the output signal of the micro-controller. | 2008-09-25 |
20080232978 | VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT VANE PUMP - A variable displacement vane pump, including a pump body, a driving shaft, a rotor, a cam ring swingable on a swing support surface, first and second plate members on opposite sides of the cam ring, a suction port and a discharge port on a side of at least one of the first and second plate members, a seal cooperating with the swing support surface to divide a space on an outer circumferential side of the cam ring into first and second fluid pressure chambers, a fluid pressure control valve, a stop disposed on the pump body on a side of the first fluid pressure chamber and restricting a swing movement of the cam ring, and a detent disposed between the cam ring and the pump body on a side of the second fluid pressure chamber and preventing a rotational movement of the cam ring around the driving shaft. | 2008-09-25 |
20080232979 | Compressor - A swash plate compressor ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080232980 | Digit button-operated air compressor output control structure - A digit button-operated air compressor output control structure for controlling output of compressed air from an air compressor by means of a digital control panel and an air pressure regulating structure with internal pressure sensors for enabling the user to set the desired output air pressure quickly and to control the output air pressure stably. | 2008-09-25 |
20080232981 | Check Valve for a Vacuum Pump - A check valve | 2008-09-25 |
20080232982 | Single Direction Air Pump Assembly with Dual Flowpaths - A pump assembly for an inflatable structure comprises a blower unit disposed in a housing configured to move air in a single direction from an inlet in the housing to an outlet in the housing. A connector is in communication with the housing outlet. The connector is adapted to connect the pump assembly to an inflatable structure to allow inflation and deflation of the inflatable structure. A base is provided with first and second valve bodies positionable in the base for selective movement between inflate and deflate positions. The first valve body aligns the housing outlet in communication with the connector and the second valve body aligns the housing inlet with atmosphere in the inflate position. The second valve body aligns the connector in communication with the housing inlet and the first valve body aligns the housing outlet in communication with atmosphere in the deflate position. | 2008-09-25 |
20080232983 | MOTOR, FAN AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME - A motor according to the present invention includes a boss portion | 2008-09-25 |
20080232984 | Reciprocating Compressor Having Supporting Unit Attentuating Lateral Displacement Thereof - A reciprocating compressor comprises a casing including a suction pipe (SP) through which a fluid is introduced from the outside and a discharge pipe (DP) through which the fluid is discharged outside and forming a predetermined internal space; a compressor main body ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080232985 | Vacuum pump - A vacuum pump includes a high-speed rotor, and an anti-friction bearing for rotatably supporting the rotor and including an inner ring, an outer ring, a rolling body, and a cage for the rolling body both the rolling body and the cage being located in an intermediate space defined by the outer and inner rings, with the cage having a threaded groove in a section of its surface adjacent to the inner ring for insuring a continuous feeding of a lubricant to the bearing. | 2008-09-25 |
20080232986 | TUBULAR PUMP - The invention provides the arrangement of a resilient and flexible tubular element, with shape memory, which contains the product to be metered and which receives an action of limited compression of the walls thereof, in such a way that there is no contact between the internal walls of the opening of the tubular element which propels the product, in such a way that the product supply and discharge are controlled by respective valves situated before and after the compressible tubular metering element. | 2008-09-25 |
20080232987 | Diaphragm circulator - A diaphragm circulator for liquid material having an internal circuit provided with at least one material intake orifice for discharging the material. The circulator body defines a propulsion chamber with rigid walls between which a deformable diaphragm is placed in such a way that the edge thereof is adjacent to the intake oriface and the edge is adjacent to the discharge orifice for forming a ripple carrier. A diaphragm-exciting member is arranged on the side of the intake orifice for producing a reciprocating motion on the corresponding diaphragm edge in such a way that the ripple is generated and is provided with the circulator rigid walls which are arranged inside free ripple amplitude envelope surfaces extending along the diaphragm. The diaphragm is associated by at least one edge thereof with means for generating a tension therein at least while the ripple is generated in such a way that during the operation, the diaphragm tension on the side of the discharge orifice is greater than on the side of the intake orifice. | 2008-09-25 |
20080232988 | Material Pump - A composite pump comprises multiple fluid pumps, each including a movable component and a crank coupled to the movable component. At least two of the movable components define between them a non-zero included angle. | 2008-09-25 |
20080232989 | Regulator flow noise prevention for fuel system of a vehicle - Vapor reducing structure ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080232990 | Scroll compressor with compliant retainer - A scroll compressor may include a shell, a bearing housing, first and second scroll members, and a ring member. The bearing housing may be supported within the shell and may include at least three axially extending arms. The first scroll member may be supported on the bearing housing and may include a circumferential outer surface. The second scroll member may be supported on the bearing housing and may be meshingly engaged with the first scroll member. The second scroll member may be disposed between the first scroll member and the bearing housing. The ring member may include an open center portion surrounding the circumferential outer surface of the first scroll member therein. A portion of the ring member may be disposed between the arms of the bearing housing and the circumferential outer surface of the first scroll member. | 2008-09-25 |
20080232991 | ROTARY FLUID MACHINE - A rotary fluid machine includes an eccentric rotary piston mechanism that is configured such that an annular piston is accommodated in an annular cylinder chamber of a cylinder to form an outer cylinder chamber and an inner cylinder chamber. The cylinder and the annular piston relatively execute eccentric rotary motion. Each of the outer and inner cylinder chambers is divided by a blade into a first chamber and a second chamber. The blade and the annular piston are mutually movably coupled together by a swinging bushing. The blade is provided, in its contact parts with the annular piston and the swinging bushing, with sliding surfaces in order to prevent the occurrence of seizure and wear of the blade and the annular piston and the occurrence of gas leakage between the first chamber and the second chamber during operation. | 2008-09-25 |
20080232992 | Fluid Machine - In a compression/expansion unit ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080232993 | Fastener member and gas compressor using the same - In a gas compressor, a fastener part is fastened by a fastener member comprised of a bolt coated with a zincate bath and a gasket, any leakage from the fastener member is prevented, the gas compressor including a case | 2008-09-25 |
20080232994 | Inner Rotor of Internal Gear Pump - A crankshaft and an mounting hole have two main circular arc parts on the same circle; and two connecting parts for connecting the adjacent main circular arc parts, and have a cross-sectional shape in which the connecting parts facing each other are substantially parallel. The connecting parts of the mounting hole are formed in the shape of a large circular arc which projects inward. The torque of the crankshaft is transmitted to the mounting hole in a state where the connecting parts of the crankshaft and the connecting parts of the mounting hole which are formed in the shape of a large circular arc come into line contact with each other; therefore, the value of any local stress generated in the mounting hole can be reduced. | 2008-09-25 |
20080232995 | Method for producing soft magnetic powdered core - A method for producing a soft magnetic powdered core includes preparing a mixture of a soft magnetic powder and a resin powder, compacting the mixture into a predetermined shape so as to obtain a compact, and heating the compact. The resin powder has a median size of not more than 30 μm, a maximum particle size of not more than 100 μm, and a specific surface area of not less than 1.0 m | 2008-09-25 |
20080232996 | Method for Fabricating Parts by PIM or MICROPIM - “The present invention relates to a method for fabricating parts by an injection molding technique including preparing a feedstock—having at least one powder mixed with a polymer binder solubilized in a solvent, injecting the feedstock into the mold under pressure, debinding, and sintering where the feedstock is maintained at a temperature above a solvent vaporization temperature during the pressing.” | 2008-09-25 |
20080232997 | Method of producing cobalt-platinum magnetic alloys with improved magnetic properties - A method for processing CoPt alloys with improved magnetic properties. The method includes sealing a sample of a CoPt alloy in an evacuated quartz tube, and heating the alloy to a temperature of approximately 1000 degrees C. to homogenize the alloy for approximately 3 hours. The sample is then cooled at a controlled cooling rate of 120-150 degrees C. per minute to 600 degrees C. The sample is then held at 600 degrees C. for 10 hours to promote isothermal ordering. Finally, the sample is quenched in mineral oil. | 2008-09-25 |
20080232998 | NON-MAGNETIC COBALT-PALLADIUM DENTAL ALLOY - A non-magnetic cobalt based “noble” metal dental alloy is provided. The alloy generally contains at least 25 wt. % palladium, from 15 to 30 wt. % chromium and a balance of cobalt, where to ensure the alloy is non-magnetic the concentration of chromium in the alloy is at least 20 wt. %, or if the concentration of chromium is less than 20 wt. % the combined concentration of chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, niobium, tantalum vanadium and rhenium is greater than 20 wt. %. | 2008-09-25 |
20080232999 | Platinum-palladium alloy - An alloy for use in jewelry applications is provided that has a composition comprising about 45 to about 55 platinum by weight and about 55 to about 45 percent palladium by weight. The alloy possesses favorable characteristics as compared to pure platinum and pure palladium. Due to these characteristics, the alloy is attractive for use in jewelry applications. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233000 | Aluminum alloy in mold for tire and tire mold - An aluminum alloy for a tire mold comprises Mg: 3.0-6.0 mass %, Si: 0.2-4.5 mass % and the balance being Al and inevitable impurities. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233001 | Method And Apparatus For An Improved Aerosol Generator And Associated Uses And Equipment - The invention is an apparatus and methods for optimizing the performance and protecting one or more aerosol generating transducers from deterioration while operating in a chemically reactive aqueous solution by utilizing one or more protective barrier techniques to eliminate chemical interaction between the aqueous solution and the transducers, among other features of the generator including these transducers. The method of the present invention produces an aerosol producing transducer with the transducer housing and assembly to be constructed in such a way as to assure its efficient and effective long-term and problem free operation in an aqueous solution that is chemically reactive. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233002 | Method of Sterilization and Apparatus Therefore - The present invention provides a harmless sterilization method and sterilization apparatus which provide adequate sterilization effects without residual gas. The method comprises: a sterilization step in which a chamber containing an object to be sterilized is depressurized; a hydrogen peroxide supply step in which hydrogen peroxide is supplied into the chamber; an ozone supply step in which ozone is supplied into the chamber; a sterilization step in which the hydrogen peroxide and ozone supplied inside the chamber are dispersed to sterilize the object to be sterilized; an exhaust step in which gas inside the chamber is exhausted; and a plasma generation step in which plasma is generated inside the chamber to break down hydrogen peroxide and ozone remaining near the object to be sterilized, and radicals which promote sterilization are generated. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233003 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING LIQUID USING A CORONA DISCHARGE PROCESS IN A LOW PRESSURE ENVIRONMENT - A method for oxidizing and disinfecting liquids including maintaining a reactor under sub-atmospheric pressure conditions; passing liquid within the reactor over a first electrode; and generating a high voltage, short pulse to a second electrode located opposite the first electrode, over the liquid that passes over the first electrode to create corona discharge. A reactor and an electrode suitable for use in such reactor are also disclosed. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233004 | Sterilizing Apparatus and Method Using High Pressure Steam - A sterilizing apparatus is inserted into a cold or warm water passage of a water dispenser, a purified water passage of a water purifier, a discharge pipe of a beverage bending machine, an air suction unit of an air conditioner and so on to inject a high pressure steam for sterilization. The sterilizing apparatus using a high pressure steam includes an injection member for controlling a high pressure steam to be selectively injected; a rotating unit having a hollow perforated in a length direction of the rotating unit so that the steam injected from the injection member passes through the hollow, a rotating means being installed in the hollow to be rotated by the passing steam; and a nozzle unit coupled to the rotating means to rotate together with the rotating means, and having a rod-shaped nozzle for injecting the steam. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233005 | Aqueous disinfectants and sterilants including colloidal transition metals - The present invention is drawn to disinfectant or sterilant compositions, which are human safe, e.g., food grade or food safe. In one embodiment, an aqueous disinfectant or sterilant composition can comprise an aqueous vehicle, including water, from 0.001 wt % to 50 wt % of a peracid, and from 0.001 wt % to 25 wt % of a peroxide. Additionally, from 0.001 ppm to 50,000 ppm by weight of a transition metal based on the aqueous vehicle content can also be present. The composition can be formulated to include only food-grade ingredients. Alternatively or additionally, the transition metal can be in the form of a colloidal transition metal. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233006 | Method and Apparatus For Determining the Oxygen Permeability of a Polymer - The present invention is relates to an apparatus and method for the determination of the oxygen gas permeability of a polymer. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to an apparatus and method for determining the oxygen gas permeability of a polymer membrane (e.g., a polydimethylsiloxane and/or polysiloxane polymer or copolymer). In still another embodiment, the present invention relates to oxygen gas permeable polymer compositions. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233007 | Nondestructive Portable Sugar Level Measurement Instrument with Applications in Food Production and Distribution Industries - We present a device for measuring levels and concentrations of sugar in objects that is suitable for food production and distribution industries. One of the key characteristics of the device is its ability to perform the measurement without destructing the product, and therefore, maintaining its quantity and quality. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233008 | Chemical sensor with an indicator dye - A chemical sensor based on an indicator dye wherein a light transmissive element containing the indicator dye is made of a hygroscopic polymer. The polymer may be, for example, a polyimide or PMMA or other polymer. In an alternative embodiment the light transmissive element is doped with metal nanocolloidal particles. One embodiment may include a reference photodiode and differential amplifier to compensate for the fluctuations of the intensity of the light source. The light source may be pulse modulated. The sensor may include calibration means comprising a reference sample of the chemical to be detected and a precision delivery means. A method of fabricating the polymer and metal nanocolloid is disclosed wherein the nanocolloid is produced by generating a pulsed laser plasma in a suspension of metal particles and an organic solvent and adding the resulting solvent colloid to a solution containing the polymer. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233009 | Fluidic Volume Dispense Verification Tool - Disclosed herein is a device for measuring fluid dispense volumes including one or more wells adapted to receive a fluid; a tube having an internal passageway fluidly coupled to the one or more wells, wherein fluid in the wells passes into the internal passageway via capillary action to form a fluid column having a meniscus spaced from the wells; and a scale coupled to the tube, the scale calibrated to provide an indication of the volume of the fluid based upon the location of the meniscus in the fluid passageway. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233010 | Testing Hydrogen Flux Through Solid and Liquid Barrier Materials - Apparatus and methods for testing the hydrogen-gas compatibilities, hydrogen-gas embrittlement susceptibilities, hydrogen-gas containment performances, and/or the hydrogen-gas pressure-cycling durabilities, of hollow enclosures (“test specimens”), with single-layer, double-layer, or multi-layer walls, composed of various barrier materials, are disclosed. Barrier materials include but are not limited to: carbon steel, stainless steel, copper, aluminum, a polymeric material (e.g., high-density polyethylene), and a liquid material (e.g., water, or an aqueous solution). The test gas is either high-purity hydrogen or a hydrogen-bearing gas mixture (e.g., hydrogen gas mixed with methane/natural gas and/or biomethane). A key piece of the testing equipment is an enclosure that surrounds the test specimen. Fabricated from high-strength, porous solid material (e.g., porous stainless steel), the enclosure (i) captures the hydrogen gas that diffuses through the wall(s) of the test specimen, and (ii) channels the flow of that gas toward a volume-calibrated reservoir. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233011 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES - A microfluidic device having a first semi-crystalline polymer film with an amorphous or quasi-amorphous surface adhered to an amorphous or quasi-amorphous surface of a second semi-crystalline polymer film. The first semi-crystalline polymer film may also be adhered in part to a conductive layer. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233012 | Method for preventing repeat use of disposable articles in analyzers - The invention concerns the field of automatic analysis instruments (analyzers) and relates to a method for preventing repeat use of disposable articles in analyzers. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233013 | DISPENSING NOZZLE TIP - An upper end | 2008-09-25 |
20080233014 | Collider Chamber Apparatus and Method of Use of Same - The disclosed apparatus includes a stator and a rotor disposed for rotation within the stator. An inner wall of the stator defines one or more collider chambers. Rotation of the rotor causes movement of fluid disposed between the rotor and stator and establishes a rotational flow pattern within the collider chambers. The fluid movement induced by the rotor increases the temperature, density, and pressure of the fluid in the collider chamber. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233015 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USE IN ANALYSIS - The invention relates to sealing device for microplates, a method of sealing and a novel use. The sealing device is used for isolating the interior of a biological reaction vessel from the exterior of the reaction vessel and comprises a generally planar sealing layer intimately attachable to the vessel by heating so as to cover an open end of the vessel. According to the invention, the sealing layer is formed of elastomeric material capable of forming a heat-actuated bond to the vessel at an elevated temperature achievable solely by the heated platen of a thermal cycling apparatus operating at normal thermal cycling protocol operating temperatures and placed in contact with the sealing device. The invention provides a simplified device and method for sealing microplates effectively. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233016 | Multichannel array as window protection - A multichannel array structure is provided and a mechanism for establishing a viscous flow within the multichannel array for preventing the flow of particulates (???material) that cause window clouding. A process chamber is provided for confining a process pressure within a process volume with a viewport window along the chamber for viewing at least a portion of the process volume. A ingress port is disposed in the process chamber, and to the process volume, for receiving a flow of process gas in the process volume and an egress port is disposed, and in the process chamber, to the process volume for extracting a flow rate of gas from the process volume. A multichannel array (MCA) is disposed between the viewport window and the process volume of the process chamber. The MCA has a plurality of channels, each of the channels having a diameter and a length. A window chamber is defined between the viewport window and MCA with a chamber window port for receiving gas into the chamber volume. A viscous flow is formed at the window side of the channels in the MCA that prevents material from entering the window chamber and adhering to the window. The viscous flow is established by increasing pressure in the window chamber via the chamber window port, wherein the window chamber pressure exceeds the process pressure, but not enough to substantially increase the flow rate of gas from the process volume. The viscous flow rate is substantially lower than the flow of process gas into the process volume. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233017 | Semiconductor Oxidation Apparatus and Method of Producing Semiconductor Element - A semiconductor oxidation apparatus is provided with a sealable oxidation chamber defined by walls, a base provided within the oxidation chamber and configured to support a semiconductor sample, a supply part configured to supply water vapor into the oxidation chamber to oxidize a specific portion of the semiconductor sample, a monitoring window provided in one of the walls of the oxidation chamber and disposed at a position capable of confronting the semiconductor sample supported on the base, a monitoring part provided outside the oxidation chamber and capable of confronting the semiconductor sample supported on the base via the monitoring window, and an adjusting part configured to adjust a distance between the base and the monitoring part. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233018 | Fully-automated microfluidic system for the synthesis of radiolabeled biomarkers for positron emission tomography - The present application relates to microfluidic devices and related technologies, and to chemical processes using such devices. More specifically, the application discloses a fully automated synthesis of radioactive compounds for imaging, such as by positron emission tomography (PET), in a fast, efficient and compact manner. In particular, this application describe an automated, stand-alone, microfluidic instrument for the multi-step chemical synthesis of radiopharmaceuticals, such as probes for PET and a method of using such instruments. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233019 | SWING BED CANISTER WITH HEAT TRANSFER FEATURES - A swing bed canister assembly for a regenerative carbon dioxide removal system includes a housing that includes an integrally formed central wall that divides an adsorbing amine bed from a desorbing amine bed. The central wall defines spaces for each of the amine beds so that each portion of the desorbing amine bed is disposed in thermal communication with an adsorbing amine bed to facilitate desorption. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233020 | PROCESSING APPARATUS WITH AN ELECTROMAGNETIC LAUNCH - A processing apparatus, such as a microwave-based processing apparatus. The apparatus includes a vessel having an inner surface defining a chamber configured to hold a reaction mixture, a guide, and a launch coupled to the guide. The guide can be at least partially disposed in the vessel, and is configured to propagate electromagnetic energy. The launch is configured to couple at least a portion of the electromagnetic energy from the guide to the reaction mixture. Example launches include a dielectric window and a projection. Example projections include a metallic projection and a dielectric projection. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233021 | Twin-tube type water-cooling ozone generation tube assembly - A water-cooling ozone generation tube assembly includes a twin-tube type ozone generation tube module and a tube holder. The twin-tube type ozone generation tube module contains an inner tube and an outer tube. The ozone generation tube assembly of the present invention is water cooled; both the inner tube and the outer tube of the tube module are cooled by water so as to improve the cooling effect and further increase the ozone generation throughput. The ozone generation tube assembly can be configured to include more than one ozone generation tube module when a large amount of ozone is to be produced. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233022 | METHOD OF FABRICATING PLASMA REACTOR PARTS - A method of fabricating silicon parts are provided herein. The method includes growing a silicon sample, machining the sample to form a part, and annealing the part by exposing the part sequentially to one or more gases. Process conditions during silicon growth and post-machining anneal are designed to provide silicon parts that are particularly suited for use in corrosive environments. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233023 | Method for manufacturing scorodite - The present invention provides a method for manufacturing scorodite in which scorodite may be obtained at high production efficiency and a high As concentration ratio. The present invention provides a method for manufacturing crystalline scorodite from acidic aqueous solution containing pentavalent As and trivalent Fe, the method comprising a step for adding a basic sodium compound to the acidic aqueous solution such that the sodium concentration in the acidic aqueous solution becomes larger than 0 g/L and equal to or less than 4 g/L. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233024 | Method of mercury removal in a wet flue gas desulfurization system - Controlling the reductive capacity of an aqueous alkaline slurry ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080233025 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RECOVERING SULPHUR FROM GAS STREAMS - There is described a novel process for removing sulphurous compounds from industrial gaseous streams, such as sour gas, using an oxygen deficient environment during the oxidation of H | 2008-09-25 |
20080233026 | Method and system for NOx removal - A method and system for removing pollutants from a flue gas stream ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080233027 | Processes for Separating Chlorine from Chlorine-Containing Gas Streams - Processes comprising: providing a gas stream comprising chlorine and at least one secondary component selected from the group consisting of carbon dioxide, nitrogen and oxygen; pressurizing the gas stream in a first stage to an elevated or enhanced pressure, preferably at least about 10 bar; cooling the pressurized gas stream in a second stage comprising a condensation zone and a gas/liquid contact zone disposed below the condensation zone, such that at least a portion of the chlorine is condensed and contacted countercurrently in the gas/liquid contact zone with the pressurized gas stream entering the second stage to form a condensate; and separating the condensate in a third stage comprising a rectifying column to provide a chlorine-rich sump stream and a low-chlorine head stream. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233028 | Process and system for reducing sulfur trioxide emissions - A process for reducing an amount of sulfur trioxide present in a flue gas stream ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080233029 | Separation of Carbon Dioxide (Co2) From Gas Mixtures By Calcium Based Reaction Separation (Cars-Co2) Process - A reaction-based process has been developed for the selective removal of carbon dioxide (CO | 2008-09-25 |
20080233030 | Process for Manufacturing an Electrochemical Device - Process for manufacturing an electrochemical device including a cathode, an anode and at least one electrolyte membrane disposed between the anode and the cathode, wherein at least one of the cathode, the anode and the electrolyte membrane, contains at least a ceramic material. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233031 | BORON-CONTAINING MOLECULAR SIEVE CHA - A boron-containing molecular sieve having the CHA crystal structure and comprising (1) silicon oxide and (2) boron oxide or a combination of boron oxide and aluminum oxide, iron oxide, titanium oxide, gallium oxide and mixtures thereof; and wherein the mole ratio of silicon oxide to boron oxide in said boron-containing molecular sieve is between 15 and 125. Also, a boron-containing molecular sieve, having a CHA crystal structure containing oxides only of (1) silicon and (2) boron; and wherein the mole ratio of silicon oxide to boron oxide in said boron-containing molecular sieve is between 15 and 125. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233032 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING TRANSITION METAL BORIDE POWDER - The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a transition metal boride powder. The method for manufacturing a transition metal boride powder includes: i) manufacturing a mixed powder by mixing a transition metal halogenide powder and an alkali metal borohydride powder; ii) charging the mixed powder and a plurality of balls into a reaction vessel; iii) charging an inert gas into the reaction vessel and sealing the reaction vessel; iv) high energy ball milling the mixed powder and manufacturing a composite powder containing a transition metal boride and an alkali metal halogenide; v) washing the composite powder in water, dissolving the alkali metal halogenide in the water and filtering the transition metal borides; and vi) drying the filtered transition metal boride and collecting the transition metal boride powder. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233033 | Novel transition metal substituted polyoxometalates and process for their preparation - This invention relates to a Polyoxometalate (POM) represented by the formula: (A | 2008-09-25 |
20080233034 | Phosphor material of phosphate compound - The present invention is a yellow-green phosphor material with a high luminescence intensity. The present invention is suitable for excitation by ultraviolet or blue light. The phosphor material is made of a phosphate compound with a chemical formula of LiZn | 2008-09-25 |
20080233035 | Method of Selecting Silicon Having Improved Performance - Chemical grade silicon metalloid having improved performance in the direct process for making organohalosilanes is selected by (A) measuring the temperature of each batch of silicon metalloid during both the refing and the casting of the silicon metalloid; (B) measuring the elemental impurity levels in each batch of the silicon metalloid after refining of the silicon metalloid; (C) predicting the properties of the slag phase produced during refining of the silicon metalloid, based on equilibrium calculations, using the elemental impurity levels and the measured temperatures of each batch of silicon metalloid; and (D) selecting a chemical grade silicon metalloid for use in the direct process for making organohalsilanes, based upon the predicted slag properties; such that the slag density, the viscosity, and the melting point of the slag, are within acceptable and predetermined ranges for each individual batch. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233036 | PRODUCTION PROCESS FOR HIGH PURITY SILICON - The production process for high purity silicon of the present invention comprises (1) a step in which metal silicon is reacted with hydrogen chloride gas, (2) a step in which a reaction product obtained is distilled to obtain silicon tetrachloride, (3) a step in which silicon tetrachloride obtained is reacted with zinc gas in a gas phase to produce high purity silicon, (4) a step in which zinc chloride by-produced is reacted with hydrogen gas and (5) a step in which zinc and hydrogen chloride are separated and recovered from a reaction product obtained, wherein zinc separated and recovered in the step (5) is used as a raw material for zinc gas in the step (3), and hydrogen chloride separated and recovered in the step (5) is used as a raw material for hydrogen chloride gas in the step (1). | 2008-09-25 |
20080233037 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HIGH PURITY POLYCRYSTALLINE SILICON - An apparatus for manufacturing a high purity polycrystalline silicon is characterized by comprising: a vaporizer | 2008-09-25 |
20080233038 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING POLYCRYSTALLINE SILICON - To provide a method for producing polycrystalline silicon at relatively low cost, wherein the amount of waste generated is reduced by decreasing the amount of waste generated in producing polycrystalline silicon from silicon chloride by a method of reduction and increasing the amount of reused auxiliary raw materials. In the production of polycrystalline silicon using a gas phase reaction of a silicon chloride gas and a reducing agent gas, a chlorine gas is blown into an exhaust gas discharged from a reaction device to initiate a reaction, an unreacted reducing agent and silicon particles contained in the exhaust gas are chlorinated, and then a reducing agent chloride contained in the exhaust gas is separated from the other impurities and recovered. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233039 | Catalysts For Co Oxidation,Voc Combustion And Nox Reduction And Methods Of Making And Using The Same - The present invention is directed to carbon monoxide oxidation reactions in the presence of an O | 2008-09-25 |
20080233040 | Chemical derivatization of silica coated fullerenes and use of derivatized silica coated fullerenes - This invention is directed to a new composition of matter in the form of chemically derivatized silica coated fullerenes, including silica coated C | 2008-09-25 |
20080233041 | Apparatus for trapping carbon nanotube and system and method for producing the carbon nanotube - This invention relates to a carbon nanotube producing system. A carbon nanotube producing system includes a reaction tube in which a metal catalyst and a carbon-containing gas are supplied and carbon nanotube grows on the metal catalyst by pyrolysis; an exhaust line along which a gas including the carbon nanotube grown on the metal catalyst is exhausted from the reaction tube; and a carbon nanotube trapping apparatus installed on the exhaust line and configured to trap the carbon nanotube grown on the metal catalyst by using a magnetic force. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233042 | PRODUCTION OF LITHIUM COMPOUNDS DIRECTLY FROM LITHIUM CONTAINING BRINES - Methods and apparatus for the production of low sodium lithium carbonate and lithium chloride from a brine concentrated to about | 2008-09-25 |
20080233043 | Method For the Production of Chlorine By Means of Gas Phase Oxidation of Hydrogen Chloride - A process for preparing chlorine by gas-phase oxidation of hydrogen chloride by means of a gas stream comprising molecular oxygen in the presence of a fixed-bed catalyst, wherein the process is carried out in a reactor ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080233044 | Method and Apparatus For Hydration of a Particulate or Pulverulent Material Containing Cao, Hydrated Product, and Use of Hydrated Product - Described is a method as well as an apparatus for hydration of a particulate or pulverulent material containing CaO. The method is peculiar in that water is added in a quantity which will ensure that the partial pressure P | 2008-09-25 |
20080233045 | Catalyst for Hydrogen Production From Water Gas Shift Reaction - Fe—Al—Cu catalysts have numerous industrial applications, for example, as catalysts in a water gas shift reactor. A method of producing a Fe—Al—Cu catalyst comprises the steps of providing an organic iron precursor, dissolving the organic iron precursor in a solvent solution, adding an aqueous solution comprising aluminum nitrate and copper nitrate to the organic iron pre-cursor-solvent solution, precipitating a gel comprising Fe—Al—Cu by adding a base, and drying the gel to form the Fe—Al—Cu catalyst. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233046 | Trefoil Factor 3 (Tff3) as a Target for Anti-Cancer Therapy - The present invention is directed to methods of treating and preventing cancer, such as cancer characterized by differential expression of trefoil factor 3 (TFF3). The methods include administering to a patient an agent that modulates TFF3 activity or expression. The present invention is further directed to reducing the physiological effects of TFF3 expression in cells, including inhibiting cell motility and resistance to apoptosis. Oligonucleotides and antibodies that can modulate expression or activity of TFF3 are also provided. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233047 | Symmetric and Asymmetric Halogen-Containing Metallocarboranylporphyrins and Uses Thereof - The present invention is directed to low toxicity boronated compounds and methods for their use in the treatment, visualization, and diagnosis of tumors. More specifically, the present invention is directed to low toxicity halogenated, carborane-containing 5,10,15,20-tetraphenylporphyrin compounds and methods for their use particularly in boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) and photodynamic therapy (PDT) for the treatment of tumors of the brain, head and neck, and surrounding tissue. The invention is also directed to using these halogenated, carborane-containing tetraphenylporphyrin compounds in methods of tumor imaging and/or diagnosis such as MRI, SPECT, or PET. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233048 | Oral Preparation Useful in Measurement Capacity to Metabolize Pyridine - An object of the present invention is to provide an oral preparation that can be used to diagnose the existence or degree of pyridine metabolic capacity disorder, pyrimidine metabolic rate, etc., with high accuracy and with little variation due to individual differences. The oral preparation is prepared using a powder material obtained by mixing and pulverizing (a) an isotope-labeled compound and/or a pyrimidine metabolite compound and (b) a sugar and/or a sugar alcohol. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233049 | Agents And Methods For Early Diagnosis And Monitoring Of Alzheimer's Disease And Other Neurological Disorders - This invention is in the fields of medicine and neurology, and relates to methods and agents for early diagnosis and monitoring of Alzheimer's disease and other neurological disorders. More particularly, the present invention provides the method for evaluating the health of central nervous system neurons in a human patient, comprising the steps of: a) administering to said patient a population of molecular complexes comprising (i) a polypeptide capable of activating neuronal endocytosis, axonal transport, and synaptic transfer; and (ii) an imaging agent suited for determining location and evaluating neuronal transport of said molecular complexes within said patient; and b) using at least one imaging method to determine location and evaluate neuronal transport of said molecular complexes within said patient. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233050 | Diagnostic and therapeutic optical agents - Disclosed herein are compounds that may be characterized by some as cyanine and indocyanine dye bioconjugates. Compounds disclosed herein may be utilized (e.g., in the form of a pharmaceutically acceptable composition) in a number of medical procedures, such as in the visualization and detection of tumors. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233051 | Nanoparticles for two-photon activated photodynamic therapy and imaging - The present invention provides organically modified silica (ORMOSIL) nanoparticles into which have been incorporated two-photon absorption dye molecules. The two photon absorption dye displays a unique aggregation induced fluorescence enhancement behavior. As a result ORMOSIL nanoparticles with high amounts of the dye can be prepared. These particles can be used for imaging. In one embodiment, the nanoparticles can additionally have incorporated therein a photosensitizer. The photosensitizer can be activated by intraparticle fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) from the dye aggregates resulting in enhanced fluorescence and singlet oxygen generation from photosensitizer under two-photon excitation conditions. Such nanoparticles can be used for photodynamic therapy applications. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233052 | Contrast Agents - The present invention relates to particles comprising cores of tungsten or tungsten in mixture with other metallic elements wherein said cores are coated and have an average size of at least 20 nm. Further, the invention relates to pharmaceuticals containing such particles, and to the use of such pharmaceuticals specifically as contrast agents in diagnostic imaging, in particular in X-ray imaging of atherosclerotic plaque and liver tumours. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233053 | Method and Device for Ophthalmic Administration of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients - Disclosed is the use of a mist of a pharmaceutical composition for ophthalmic delivery of a protein or peptide active pharmaceutical ingredient, a related method of treatment and a device useful in implementing the use and method. Disclosed is also the use of a mist for ophthalmic delivery of a pharmaceutical composition including a highly irritating penetration enhancer and an ophthalmically acceptable carrier, a related method of treatment and a device useful in implementing the use and method. Disclosed is also a device for ophthalmic administration configured to direct a mist of a pharmaceutical composition to the eye only when the eye is open. Disclosed is also a self-sterilizing device for ophthalmic administration. Disclosed is also a device and a method for increasing the bioavailability of an ophthalmically administered API in a pharmaceutical composition. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233054 | DENTAL ANTI-HYPERSENSITIVITY COMPOSITION AND METHOD - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for calcifying dental tissue, e.g., preventing or treating dental hypersensitivity. An oral composition of arginine bicarbonate and calcium carbonate promotes the formation of dentinal tubule plugs aided by combining calcium and phosphate in the fluid. In a specific example, an arginine bicarbonate/calcium carbonate mixture blocked dentinal tubules in a model system. In addition to treating dentinal sensitivity, the compositions and methods of the invention provide for calcifying exposed tooth pulp, calcifying the base or all of a pit or fissure in a tooth, and treating a carious lesion. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233055 | FLAVORED ORAL CARE STRIP - An oral care strip includes a substrate having a first side and a second side. An oral care substance is disposed on the first side and a flavor element is attached to the second side. The flavor element may be a dissolvable, edible, flavored film. A method for forming the oral care strip includes the steps of a) applying an oral care substance to a first side of a substrate and b) attaching a flavor element to a second side of the substrate. The second side of the substrate may include a wax layer to which the flavor element is attached. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233056 | ORGANOLEPTIC COMPOUNDS WITH ENHANCED PROPERTIES - The present invention provides a method of enhancing an organoleptic property of a composition by solubilizing the organoleptic additive in the composition using one or more solubilizing agent. An exemplary solubilizing agent has the general formula: | 2008-09-25 |
20080233057 | MILD CLEANSING COMPOSITIONS - Mild cleansing compositions comprising anionic, nonionic and/or amphoteric surfactants, one or more dyes having a total color, and one or more encapsulated dyes, including microencapsulated dyes, in microcapsules prepared by coacervation, precipitation, polycondensation or other reaction of anionic and cationic components, which encapsulated dyes have a total color different from the total color of the previous dye(s), plus, water, and, optionally, one or more additives and/or auxiliaries, which compositions are useful in personal care preparations, such as liquid soaps, hand-washing pastes, toothpastes, manual dishwashing preparations, and light-duty detergents. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233058 | ORAL CARE COMPOSITIONS WITH FILM FORMING POLYMERS - Oral care compositions comprising:
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20080233059 | Process for the Direct Manufacture of Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate - A process for manufacturing polymers of glycerin and hydroxyl fatty acids, for example, polyglycerol polyricinoleates, which mix a polyglycerol with a hydroxyl fatty acid directly to form a reaction mixture, and then heat the reaction mixture to a temperature sufficient to cause it to polymerize through an esterification mechanism until the reaction mixture reaches a desired acid value. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233060 | High SPF transparent or translucent, cytoprotective, biodegradable, UV radiation resistant compositions - A composition comprising purified water using ozonation, ionization, or distillation or any combination thereof wherein alcohol may be substituted for, or combined with water at least one emollient including but not limited to chitosan, and aloe vera gel, individually or in any combination; an oil component with spf boosting agents including but not limited to; ethyl macadamiate, non-toxic silicone oil and essential oils, butter milk, waxes impregnated with inorganic sun-block or sunscreen agent and organic/inorganic micronized particles, wood powder and bentonite clay, keratin, either individually or in any combination; at least one inorganic sun-block or sunscreen agent including any metal oxide, glass microsphere, silica and silica compound, and optionally metal oxide pigments with particles that are micronized, submicronized, nanoparticle sized, or otherwise individually or in any combination that can be homogenized in either a water phase, a water-aloe phase, an oil phase or any phase of said composition; at least one emulsifier wherein said emulsifier includes but is not limited to a phospholipid and/or liposome or an aloe vera gel or an ester of coconut oil individually or in any combination, for emulsifying the water, water-aloe, or oil phase in combination with an homogenizer; where any of components are preferably mixed with an homogenizer and where an appropriate thickening agent including but not limited to xanthan gum, carageenan, either individually or in any combination is added as required. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233061 | Structured surfactant compositions - A structured surfactant composition, comprising, based on 100 parts by weight of said composition,
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20080233062 | CATIONIC LATEX AS A CARRIER FOR ACTIVE INGREDIENTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME - This invention relates to the field of polymeric materials that can be used in combination with a wide variety of substrates, such as textiles, metal, cellulosic materials, plastics, and the like, and to the field of active agents including, for example, antimicrobial, antibacterial, and antifungal materials. This invention further relates to latex polymer coatings that comprise at least one active component as well as methods for making and using such latex compositions. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233063 | LUSTROUS AND SCRATCH-RESISTANT NAIL VARNISH THROUGH ADDITION OF SOL-GEL SYSTEMS - The present invention relates to, for example, a nail varnish additive, a nail varnish additive composition for improving at least one property of nail varnishes, the nail varnish additive composition being, in one embodiment, in the form of a sol-gel system; to a process for forming a nail varnish additive composition; to a process for forming a nail varnish comprising a nail varnish additive composition; to a nail varnish comprising a nail varnish additive composition; to a process for forming a laminate comprising a nail and the nail varnish additive composition; and to a laminate comprising a nail and the nail varnish additive. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233064 | HIGH SHINE, STICK-SHAPED COMSMETIC PRODUCTS - The present invention provides a cosmetic composition having a gloss of at least about 85 gloss units (gu), as well as sufficient shape retention properties for forming a stick-shaped cosmetic product. Specifically, the cosmetic composition contains: (a) a high viscosity oil component; (b) a medium viscosity oil component; (c) a low viscosity oil component; and (d) an oily gelling agent comprising an ester of glycerol or polyglycerin with an aliphatic or hydroxyl aliphatic acid and a dibasic acid. A stick-shaped cosmetic product formed by the cosmetic composition of the present invention exhibits a high-shine that is not available in conventional stick-shaped cosmetic products and yet retains the high make-up coverage typically provided by conventional stick-shaped cosmetic products. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233065 | Stable Cosmetic Emulsion With Polyamide Gelling Agent - The present invention relates to a gelled cosmetic emulsion comprising an oil phase, an aqueous phase and a gelling system which contains a polyamide resin containing a linking hetero-atom with a certain electronegativity in a sufficient amount to gel the emulsion, and a resin stabilizer containing an atom with a certain electronegativity. The polyamide has a tertiary amide as the terminal end group. The emulsions of the present invention are substantially transparent and when colorants are added the color are especially bright and clear. In addition, the gelled emulsions are substantially non-sweating. The emulsions are used in lipstick and mascara products as well as other gel and stick products. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233066 | Transparent Cosmetic Or Dermatological Formulation - The invention relates to a clear, cosmetic and dermatological formulation having reduced stickiness, comprising at least one antiperspirant active ingredient and/or deodorant active ingredient, at least one α-hydroxycarboxylic acid and water. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233067 | Method Of Making Enhanced Efficacy Antiperspirant Actives - This invention comprises: (1) a wet grinding method for enhancing the activity of an aluminum or an aluminum/zirconium salt without the dilution and heating traditionally required wherein the enhancement is described as forming a salt wherein the amount of smaller aluminum species as represented by Peak 4+Peak 5 is increased by an amount of at least 10% over the parent salt; and, if zirconium is present, the area of Peak 1 in the parent salt is at least 10% greater than the area of Peak 1 after grinding; (2) an enhanced aluminum or aluminum/zirconium salt itself, and (3) anhydrous (less than 4% water excluding waters of hydration for the enhanced salt) antiperspirant and/or deodorant products made with the salts described in (2). | 2008-09-25 |
20080233068 | Oxidative Hair Dyes and Related Topical Compositions - An oxidative hair dye system comprises a hair dye, an organometallic compound and an oxidising agent. The organometallic compound is preferably an organotitanate compound, particularly a tetraalkyl titanate or a titanate chelate. Such compounds are also useful for enhancing the substantivity of topical compositions applied to the body, which comprise one or more cosmetic and/or therapeutic benefit agents, a bonding agent having hydrolysable or exchangeable ligands, and a carrier. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233069 | Multi-Purpose Polymers, Methods and Compositions - Disclosed are multi-purpose polymers that are the polymerization product of a monomer mixture comprising at least one amino-substituted vinyl monomer; at least one nonionic vinyl monomer; at least one associative vinyl monomer; at least one semihydrophobic vinyl surfactant monomer; and, optionally, comprising one or more hydroxy-substituted nonionic vinyl monomer, crosslinking monomer, chain transfer agent or polymeric stabilizer. These vinyl addition polymers have a combination of substituents, including amino substituents that provide cationic properties at low pH, hydrophobic substituents, hydrophobically modified polyoxyalkylene substituents, and hydrophilic polyoxyalkylene substituents. The polymers provide surprisingly beneficial rheological properties in acidic aqueous compositions, and are compatible with cationic materials. The multi-purpose polymers are useful in a variety of products for personal care, health care, household care, institutional and industrial care, and industrial applications. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233070 | Hair Treatment Compositions - Aqueous hair treatment compositions which comprise a mono C | 2008-09-25 |
20080233071 | PULVERULENT STYLING COMPOSITION - A pulverulent composition comprising 50 to 95% by weight of an aqueous solvent, hydrophobicized silicon dioxide powder and at least one film-forming and/or setting polymer for the temporary shaping of keratin fibers and a corresponding pulverulent styling composition. Upon mechanical stress, the powder releases the solvent and the film-forming and/or setting polymer so that the desired shaping or setting of, for example, a mechanically produced shape of the treated fibers is achieved. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233072 | Process and Kit-of-Parts for Improved Hair Conditioning After Coloring, Bleaching or Perming - The present invention relates to the field of hair care. More specifically, the present invention relates to the conditioning of hair after it has been oxidised in a coloring, bleaching or perming treatment. Superior conditioning is obtained by providing a cationic polymer to the hair while it is subjected to the oxidising treatment, and then the oxidised hair is subjected to a conditioning treatment with a composition comprising a functionalized silicone. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233073 | ION BINDING POLYMERS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides methods and compositions for the treatment of ion imbalances. In particular, the invention provides compositions comprising potassium binding polymers and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Methods of use of the polymeric and pharmaceutical compositions for therapeutic and/or prophylactic benefits are disclosed herein. Examples of these methods include the treatment of hyperkalemia, such as hyperkalemia caused by renal failure and/or the use of hyperkalemia causing drugs. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233074 | Composition and Method For Dry Cow Udder Protection - A composition for dry cow udder protection includes a bimodal interpenetrating polymer system having both cationic and anionic functionalities and capable of forming a stable aqueous solution and ionic bonds between polar chains. The bimodal inter-penetrating polymer system, preferably, includes two acrylate copolymers, Polyacrylate-18 and Polyacrylate-19. The bimodal interpenetrating polymer system is approximately 20% to approximately 40%, by weight, of the aqueous solution, and preferably has a thixotropic viscosity of from approximately 500 cps to approximately 5,000 cps, as measured with a Brookfield Viscometer at 20 rpm with a #3 spindle. The composition, as part of an aqueous solution, is applied to the region of a cow teat to be protected and allowed to dry, resulting in a water-insoluble protecting film. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233075 | COSMETIC COMPOSITION FOR SKIN TIGHTENING - The present invention provides a topical composition that contains a water-soluble film-forming polymer, a bimodal copolymer comprising a first polymeric component with anionic functional groups and a second polymeric component with cationic functional groups, and one or more biological polymers that are derived from a source selected from the group consisting of animals, plants, algae, fungi, and bacteria or are biotechnologically synthesized. The first and second polymeric components of the bimodal copolymer form an interpenetrating polymeric network that interacts with the water-soluble film-forming polymer and the biological polymers to form a polymeric film with superior skin-firming and skin-toning effects. Such a topical composition can be applied to saggy or wrinkled skin for enhancing the appearance of the skin. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233076 | Process for stabilizing ascorbic acid compositions - The present invention relates to a process for inhibiting radical-induced damage to skin involving contacting the skin with a composition containing: a) ascorbic acid and/or a water soluble derivative thereof; b) at least one cinnamic acid derivative; c) water; d) at least one non-aqueous organic solvent; e) at least one pH adjusting agent; and, f) optionally, a surfactant, and wherein the pH of the composition is from about 4 to about 9. | 2008-09-25 |