39th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 38 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080233177 | Fibre-Free Transdermal Therapeutic System and Method For Its Production - A transdermal therapeutic system which is free of fibrous constituents, and a method for the production of such a transdermal therapeutic system A preparation containing active substance is applied by a printing method onto the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of the transdermal therapeutic system. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233179 | TRANSDERMAL COMPOSITION HAVING ENHANCED COLOR STABILITY - A pharmaceutical composition for transdermal or transmucosal delivery of a pharmaceutical agent effective to treat a neurological disorder such as Parkinson's disease is disclosed. The composition contains an antioxidant, which provides color and chemical stability of the pharmaceutical agent. The antioxidant may also provide enhanced skin permeability of the agent. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233180 | Transdermal Patch and Method For Delivery Of Vitamin B12 - The present invention is directed to compositions and devices for transdermally administering vitamin B | 2008-09-25 |
20080233181 | NANOPARTICLE ADJUVANTS FOR SUB-UNIT VACCINES - The present invention relates to nanoparticle vaccine adjuvants comprised of a carrier, particularly polymerized lipids, having multiple copies of an antigen or combinations of different antigens displayed on the carrier. Such antigen-displaying nanoparticles may also display a targeting molecule on its surface in order to direct it to a specific site or cell type to optimize a desired immune response. The present invention also relates to encapsulating an antigen or combinations of different antigens within such nanoparticles, with or without a targeting molecule displayed on its surface. The antigens used in this invention are effective to produce an immune response against a variety of pathological conditions. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233182 | ORGANIC COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to a method of protecting copper-sensitive compounds and/or compositions from decomposition. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233183 | TOPICAL FORMULATIONS HAVING ENHANCED BIOAVAILABILITY - The present disclosure provides compositions suitable for delivering lipophilic bioactive agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat numerous diseases and conditions that would benefit from the application of a lipophilic bioactive agent. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233184 | Combination enzyme products - The present invention provides a unique package as well as methods packaging an enzyme portion and a substance portion. The package is bifurcated to maintain an enzyme separate from a primary substance until a predetermined set of environmental conditions is met. When the environmental conditions are met, the enzyme acts as a catalyst of the primary substance facilitating a change of the primary substance into a second substance. The environmental conditions can include, for example, conditions associated with a human alimentary canal. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233185 | Fumaric Acid Derivatives as NF-kappaB Inhibitor - The present invention relates to the use of one or more fumaric acid derivatives as NF-kappaB inhibitor. At the same time, the present invention relates to the use of the fumaric acid derivatives for preparing a pharmaceutical composition for treating diseases that may be influenced by NF-kappaB. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233186 | DIETARY COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF ENHANCING LEAN BODY MASS AND EXERCISE PERFORMANCE - Various compounds can be administered orally to humans or animals for the purpose of enhancing nitric oxide production. Enhancing nitric oxide production is beneficial for those looking to increase lean body mass or enhance exercise performance. Such administration can also be used for the purpose of enhancing nutrient transport for purposes of athletic performance and controlling bodyweight and body fat levels. L-Arginine and alpha amino n-Butryate work synergistically to enhance nitric oxide production and may further be coupled with either and/or a) an inhibitor of nitric oxide breakdown or b) a nitric oxide potentiators or other precursor and serve to accomplish this goal of enhance nitric oxide. The composition may be administered in a variety of ways including capsules, tablets, powdered beverages, bars, gels or drinks. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233187 | Method of Production of Fine-Crystalline Mixture Containing Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drug, Fine-Crystalline Mixture Obtainable by this Method and Solid Pharmaceutical Composition Containing this Mixture - The invention concerns a method of production of a fine-crystalline mixture containing a non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug and an auxiliary substance, wherein a coarse-crystalline substance from the group of non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs is dissolved in a solvent at an increased temperature, the solution is subsequently distributed at rapid chilling into a cooling liquid containing the auxiliary substance, said cooling liquid being placed in an ice bath, and the product is then filtered off and dried. It further concerns the fine-crystalline mixture of the non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug and the auxiliary substance that can be obtained by the said method. The invention further concerns a solid pharmaceutical composition, having substantially improved dissolution properties, which contains 60 to 78% w/w of the fine-crystalline mixture, 17 to 40% w/w of microcrystalline cellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide in an amount of up to 0.3% w/w, a disintegrant in an amount of up to 4% w/w and optionally a surface active compound in an amount of up to 0.1% w/w. This solid pharmaceutical composition can be filled into capsules or used for the preparation of tablets. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233188 | Stable Pharmaceutical Compositions Comprising a Pyrimidine - Sulfamide - The invention relates to stable pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compound of the below formula, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates or morphological forms thereof. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233189 | Pharmaceutical Tablets Comprising Two or More Unitary Segments - Accurate means of dosing with a compressed, segmented pharmaceutical tablet, and tablettes formed from said tablets, is disclosed. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233190 | Segmented Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms - A pharmaceutical tablet adapted for accurate division of a dose of a drug into two or more smaller doses, which tablet has two or more segments. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233191 | USE OF RANOLAZINE FOR ELEVATED BRAIN-TYPE NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE - This invention is directed to the use of ranolazine to reduce the risk of adverse coronary events in a mammalian patient. Typically, the natriuretic peptide is associated with coronary disease, acute coronary syndrome, and/or diastolic dysfunction. Ranolazine may be administered to the patient as an intravenous solution or in an oral dose. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233192 | Tablets with Improved Dissolution Profile - The present disclosure relates to tablets obtainable by compression of a mixture comprising at least 5% by weight of a diluent and granules which comprise a very slightly soluble drug, wherein the granules consist of a core of saccharose beads having (prior to coating) a mean particle size greater than 150μ and a coating layer comprising the very slightly soluble drug and at least one film-forming substance of high-molecular weight, as well as a process for manufacturing such tablets wherein the granules consist of a core saccharose beads having (prior to coating) a mean particle size greater than 150μ and a coating layer comprising the very slightly soluble drug and at least one film-forming substance of high-molecular weight for the manufacture of tablets by compression of a mixture comprising said granules and at least 5% by weight of a diluent. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233193 | ORAL ANTIMICROBIAL PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to oral pharmaceutical compositions with controlled and/or programmed release containing at least one active ingredient having antimicrobial and/or anti-infectious activity for the treatment of infections of the large intestine, in particular the colon. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233194 | Dispersion for pulmonary delivery of a bioactive agent - Stabilized dispersions are provided for the delivery of a bioactive agent. The dispersions preferably comprise a plurality of perforated microstructures dispersed in a suspension medium that typically comprises a liquid fluorochemical. As density variations between the suspended particles and suspension medium are minimized and attractive forces between microstructures are attenuated, the disclosed dispersions are particularly resistant to degradation, such as by settling or flocculation. In particularly preferred embodiments the stabilized dispersions may be directly administered to the lung of a patient using an endotracheal tube or bronchoscope. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233195 | SYNTHETIC TRITERPENOIDS AND TRICYCLIC-BIS-ENONES FOR USE IN STIMULATING BONE AND CARTILAGE GROWTH - The present invention concerns methods for stimulating the growth and repair of bone and cartilage using synthetic triterpenoids and tricyclic-bis-enones. Examples of suitable triterpenoids include CDDO, CDDO-Me, CDDO-Im, and CDDO-Ethylamide. Examples of tricyclic-bis-enones include TBE-31 and TBE-34. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233196 | INJECTABLE STERILE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION WITH PIPERACILLIN SODIUM AND TAZOBACTAM SODIUM AS ACTIVE PRINCIPLES - A sterile pharmaceutical composition having as its active principles piperacillin sodium and tazobactam sodium of substantially the same density, mixed with sodium bicarbonate. The mixture is soluble in water to give injectable reconstituted solutions having high stability with time. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233197 | Pharmaceutical compositions - Provided herein is a pharmaceutical composition comprising an antagonist, an agonist, a seal coat, and a sequestering polymer, wherein the antagonist, agonist, seal coat and at least one sequestering polymer are all components of a single unit, and wherein the seal coat forms a layer physically separating the antagonist from the agonist from one another. Methods for manufacturing such a pharmaceutical composition are also provided. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233198 | Method for delivering a peptide to a subject at a modulated rate via microcapsules of lactic-co-glycolic copolymer containing said peptide - Micro-capsules for the slow release of drugs, consisting of a lactic-co-glycolic copolymer to which a plasticiser has been incorporated and which contain a drug of pharmaceutical interested within them. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233199 | Coacervation Process - Methods of forming compositions for the sustained release of water soluble active agents, including biologically active polypeptides and products produced by the process are described. Improved product characteristics and ease of scale-up can be achieved using a novel coacervation process wherein at least one coacervation agent is added to the mixture comprising the active agent and the polymer in at least two distinct stages. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233200 | Nanoparticles for protein drug delivery - The invention discloses the nanoparticles composed of chitosan, poly-glutamic acid, and at least one bioactive agent characterized with a positive surface charge and their enhanced permeability for paracellular drug delivery. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233201 | Method for Preparing Calibrated Biodegradable Microspheres - The invention relates to a method for preparing monodispersed biodegradable microspheres consisting in a) preparing an emulsion containing at least one polymeric phase and at least one aqueous phase at a viscosity ratio between the dispersed polymeric phase and the aqueous phase ranging from 0.12 to 10, b) exposing the thus obtained emulsion to a controlled laminar shear strength, c) removing a solvent from the polymeric phase and in d) isolating the thus obtained microspheres. The use of the prepared microspheres is also disclosed. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233202 | Fungicidal Compositions - The present invention relates to fungicidal compositions and particularly fungicidal compositions comprising anhydrous milk fat (AMF), soybean oil and/or coconut fat. The invention also relates to a fungicidal method employing a composition of the invention. The compositions and methods of the invention have applications in the management (prevention and control) of fungal growth in commercial and small scale crop production. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233203 | POROUS ORTHAPEDIC MATERIALS COATED WITH DEMINERALIZED BONE MATRIX - A biomaterial comprising a porous biocompatible structure and a demineralized bone extract coated onto into the pores of the biocompatible structure are provided. The biomaterial may also comprise a demineralized bone gelatin where the gelatin may be coated over the extract coating or mixed with the extract coating before being applied to the biocompatible structure. Methods for making the biomaterial are also provided. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233204 | Anti-Microbial Paint Films - An anti-microbial, solid architectural paint film produced by applying a liquid paint composition to a work surface, wall, ceiling or floor and allowing it to dry wherein the paint film comprises
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20080233205 | Organic Compound and Metal Ion Synergistic Disinfection and Purification System and Method of Manufacture - A new, novel and useful disinfection and purification system comprised of organic compounds in synergistic action with selected metal ions and method of manufacture and use. One of the benefits that is derived from this system is the ability to quickly and easily treat a surface, fluid or medium for disinfection of bacteria, fungi, viruses, algae and protozoans, with a non-toxic, non-chlorinated mixture that effectively kills all such organisms in minutes or hours. The disinfection and purification system remains effective for long periods of time maintaining its disinfection capacity making it highly effective for stored or transported mediums such as potable drinking water. The disinfection and purification system may be incorporated with carbon block or membrane filters to disinfect filtered liquids such as water to render it potable. The disinfection and purification system may be infused into semi-permeable surfaces or applied to non-porous surfaces such that the disinfectant compounds of the system would be delivered to surface of an object to be disinfected by leaching, capillary action, mere contact, water activation and/or osmosis/diffusion. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233206 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ANTI-INFLAMMATORY TREATMENTS - The present invention relates to an improved method for treating a wide range of inflammatory disorders by administering a tetracycline compound together with an effective inhibitor of tetracycline absorption, such as polyvalent metals. Pharmaceutical compositions used in that method are also taught. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233207 | Injectable and Infusable Mercury Compositions and Methods for Treating Cancer - An aqueous solution suitable for injection into a mammal in need thereof includes an inorganic mercury (II) containing compound present in an amount between 0.1 nanomole and 50 millimoles Hg | 2008-09-25 |
20080233208 | USE OF ERIANIN IN PREPARING PHARMACEUTICAL FOR TREATING TUMORS - This invention relates to a use of the compound of formula (I), Erianin, in preparing pharmaceutical for treating tumors | 2008-09-25 |
20080233209 | Composition and method of use for the treatment of metabolic syndrome and inflammation - The present invention provides a method and composition for preventing, treating or managing Metabolic Syndrome. The composition contains brown marine vegetable extract containing an effective amount of fucoxanthin which is administered for preventing, treating or managing Metabolic Syndrome. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233210 | Co-Biocidal Formulation for Polymeric Materials - Polymeric materials containing at least one continuous phase man-made polymer and at least one biodegradable component are protected against microbial attack through the use a combination of a boron-containing compound and an organic biocide. Methods and compositions for preparing treated polymeric materials are provided. A shaped article comprising a continuous phase man-made thermoplastic resin polymer, a biodegradable component, a boron-containing compound and an organic biocide is also provided. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233211 | Combined Preparation For Treating Sepsis - The present invention relates to a combined preparation comprising the active substance corticoid and a selenium-containing active substance. The combination of active substances leads to a clear reduction of the mortality rate of sepsis patients. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233212 | Use of exogenous gaseous nitric oxide in the treatment and disinfection of biofilms - The administration of gaseous nitric oxide as a biocidal moiety is proffered as a de novo treatment in the control and eradication of biofilms. The present invention relates to the use or methods of application of exogenous nitric oxide gas (gNO) as a stand alone biocidal agent or in cohort with any or all adjunct vehicles in the control of biofilms generated by microbial organisms, i.e., bacteria, protozoa, amoeba, fungi etc. Further, the present invention introduces the concept of utilization and methods of application of gaseous nitric oxide in control and eradication of biofilm forming microorganisms. Noteworthy areas of application are offered as examples. They include, and are not limited to, air and/or water heating/cooling distribution systems in facilities such as hospitals and laboratories, surfaces of medical devices, household surfaces, dental plaque, dental and/or medical water treatment lines, industrial pipelines, water treatment and distribution facilities and fluids sterilization. Various specialized delivery apparatus will be designed to facilitate nitric oxide gas administration to each specific unique application. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233213 | Hair sustaining formulation - A multi-dimensional hair sustaining formulation having a liquid transport agent that carries multi-ingredients to hair follicles in order to prevent Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) from attaching to receptor sites on the follicles of existing hair, hence promoting the growth of existing hair which otherwise would succumb to DHT attack. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233214 | Therapeutic Compounds Isolated from Calomeria Amaranthoides - The present invention relates to extracts and compounds which are isolated from Calomeria amaranthoides, and to derivatives and analogues of such compounds, which demonstrate cytotoxic activity against a variety of cell types exhibiting hyperproliferative cell division. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233215 | EXCIPIENT AND AN IMPROVED METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING EXTRACTED, EVAPORATED, GRANULATED BOTANICAL HERB PRODUCT - An excipient and a method for manufacturing concentrated Chinese herbs through using the excipient are provided. The manufacturing method includes the following steps: (a) providing a Chinese herb raw material; (b) obtaining an extract from the Chinese herb raw material; (c) collecting volatile oils in a separate bin, later reintroduced; (d) removing water from the extract, to get a concentrate; and (e) adding an excipient to the concentrate, and then granulating and drying, to get a Chinese herbal preparation, in which the excipient contains a capsule protective agent of 1-99 wt % with respect to the excipient and a decomposed product of starch of 1-99 wt % with respect to the excipient. Therefore, the amount of starch required to be used is reduced and the manufactured concentrated Chinese herbal preparation can be completely dissolved in water. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233216 | Composition Comprising the Extract of Siegesbeckiae Herba For Preventing and Treating Arthritis and the Use Thereof - The extract of Siegesbeckiae herba of the present invention showed potent inhibitory effect on the dissociation of proteoglycan and type II collagen in chondrocyte and cartilage tissue and protecting effect on cartilage due to the inhibition of MMP-1, MMP-3 and MMP-13 activity and the restoring effect on cartilage tissue, the anti-inflammatory and antiphlogistic effect in edema animal model, anti-inflammatory effect confirmed by the inhibition test on PGE | 2008-09-25 |
20080233217 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING NOTOGINSENG RADIX EXTRACT FOR PREVENTING AND TREATING OF ARTHRITIS AS AN EFFECTIVE INGREDIENT - The present invention relates to a composition comprising Notoginseng radix extract for preventing and treating arthritis as an effective ingredient. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233218 | Methods for treating oral cancers with herbal compositions - The inventive subject matter relates to methods for treating oral cancers, comprising administration of a composition comprising therapeutically effective amounts of supercritical extracts of rosemary, turmeric, oregano and ginger; and therapeutically effective amounts of hydroalcoholic extracts of holy basil, ginger, turmeric, | 2008-09-25 |
20080233219 | Composition for diet comprising plant essential oil as active ingredient, sheet type composition for diet comprising thereof, percutaneous pharmaceutical agent for diet comprising thereof, and method for producing thereof - The present invention provides a composition for diet comprising an essential oil adsorbent is coated with neroli oil to prepare an essential oil-coated particle, and then the particle is covered with a essential oil adsorbing and desorbing agent to prepare the carbon-coated particle (NR), the carbon-coated particle similarly prepared by using jasmin oil instead of neroli oil (JS), the carbon-coated particle similarly prepared by using rose oil instead of neroli oil (RO), and/or the carbon-coated particle similarly prepared by using cineol type | 2008-09-25 |
20080233220 | Further Medical Use Of A Botanical Drug Or Dietary Supplement - The present invention relates to further medical uses for a botanical drug or dietary supplement consisting essentially of four botanical drug substances, optionally formulated with excipients. The botanical raw materials, botanical drug substances or botanical ingredients used are from a species of each of the genera (a) | 2008-09-25 |
20080233221 | Prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia treatments - The present invention provides methods of treating prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia using xanthohumol and/or a xanthohumol analog. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233222 | Method of Improving Cardiovascular Health - A nutritional supplement including β-cryptoxanthin is found to be effective at lowering blood pressure in mammals. β-cryptoxanthin therefore may be used to maintain cardiovascular health by lowering blood pressure, preventing high, elevated blood pressure and/or maintaining healthy blood pressure. Administration of β-cryptoxanthin in combination with safflower oil is particularly effective. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233223 | Process For Preparing Extract From Rhus Verniciflua and Pharmaceutical Composition Containing the Same - The present invention provides a process for preparing an extract of | 2008-09-25 |
20080233224 | Device For Manufacturing a Granular Product By Extrusion and Cutting - The invention relates to a device for manufacturing a granular product by extrusion and cutting, comprising an extruder provided with at least one extrusion die exhibiting an extruder face in which extrusion orifices open, a rotationally driven cutting head comprising at least two cutter blades designed to move past the orifices, characterized in that the blades are at least of two types and are arranged in such a way as to project the said granular product, after cutting, in at least two different projection cones. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233225 | Steel Alloy and Tools or Components Manufacture Out of the Steel Alloy - The invention relates to a powder metallurgically manufactured steel with a chemical composition containing, in % by weight: 0.01-2 C, 0.6-10 N, 0.01-3.0 Si, 0.01-10.0 Mn, 16-30 Cr, 0.01-5 Ni, 0.01-5.0 (Mo+W/2), 0.01-9 Co, max. 0.5 S and 0.5-14 (V+Nb/2), where the contents of N on the one hand and of (V+Nb/2) on the other hand are balanced in relation to each other such that the contents of these elements are within an area that is defined by the coordinates A′, B′, G, H, A′, where the coordinates of [N, (V+Nb/2)] are: A: [0.6,0.5]; B′: [1.6,0.5]; G: [9.8,14.0]; H: [2.6,14.0], and max. 7 of (Ti+Zr+Al), balance essentially only iron and impurities at normal amounts. The steel is intended to be used in the manufacturing of tools for injection moulding, compression moulding and extrusion of components of plastics, and for tools for cold working, which are exposed to corrosion. The invention also relates to construction components such as injection nozzles for engines, wear parts, pump parts, bearing components etc. Yet another field of application is the use of the steel alloy for the manufacturing of knives for food industry. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233226 | Machine Enclosure Sealing and Hygiene Features of a Food Patty Molding Machine - A patty-forming machine using linear displacement sensors to sense and report the position of hydraulic cylinder rods. The machine enclosure includes double sealed door openings. Mold cover lift rods are cylindrical and utilize annular seals on a top skin of the mechanical compartment. The machine comprises removable floor panels and has an easily accessible swing out electrical enclosure. The machine uses modular I/O blocks for the control solenoids, which are signal connected to a bus block. The bus block communicates between machine control and the solenoids with a single serial cable. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233227 | Drive Unit of Molding Machine and Injection Molding Machine - An injection molding machine has a motor ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080233228 | Food Molding Mechanism for a Food Patty Molding Machine - A food molding mechanism for a patty-forming machine that uses a servomotor to drive a crank arrangement. The crank arrangement drives a mold plate. The mechanism uses a reducer with a replaceable output shaft. The reducer engages a servomotor utilizing a double enveloping worm gear providing gear enmeshment across an arc portion of the servomotor main gear. A servomotor driven knockout apparatus comprises a cam and lever arrangement. Oil reservoirs for the knock-out cams are substantially sealed in the mold cover. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233229 | Apparatus and method for producing containers - Method and apparatus for the production of containers are disclosed. A container blow molding element can concurrently produce a plurality of containers. Two adjacent containers are disposed a first distance apart. A container conveying element can receive the plurality of containers at predetermined container locations. The predetermined container locations corresponding to the two adjacent containers are disposed a second distance apart. A transition element can transfer the plurality of containers from the blow molding element to the container conveying element. The distance between the two adjacent containers is altered from the first distance to the second distance after the plurality of containers is removed from the blow molding element and before the plurality of containers is received by the container conveying element. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233230 | Adapter system for mold plate attachment to patty-forming machine - Apparatus and methods of modify a reciprocating mold plate patty-forming machine such that a mold plate for a smaller machine can be fit into a larger forming machine. A tooling set for the modification includes a dedicated drawbar configured to mount the smaller mold plate and modified wider spacers to closely meet the smaller mold plate within the forming machine. An adapter system selectively mounts either a first mold plate having a first set of keyholes or a second mold plate having a second set of keyholes, different than the first set of keyholes to a single reciprocating mold plate patty-forming machine. The adapter system can include first and second sets of adapters and a drawbar having provision for connection at opposite ends to driving rods of the drive system. The first set of adapters have keys corresponding to the first set of keyholes, and the second set of adapters having keys corresponding to the second set of keyholes, the first and second set of adapters being selectively attached to the drawbar. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233231 | Injection Mold Assembly - A method and assembly for molding golf balls is disclosed herein. The invention includes an injection mold assembly ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080233232 | Food Additive For Supplying Mineral Nutrients - The invention relates to a food additive as a concentrated additive for supplying the human metabolism with mineral substances. The mineral substances are components of a salt-hydrate melt in an ionized form, and the salt-hydrate melt is a salt-water system, whereby the water content corresponds to the coordination number of the most hydrated ion. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233233 | Degradable chewing gum - The present invention provides gum base compositions and chewing gum compositions having non stick or reduced-stick properties and/or increased degradability. The compositions include a terpolymer of methylvinyl ether, maleic anhydride and maleic acid, which provide increased degradability. Methods of preparing the gum base and chewing gum compositions, as well as methods of use, are provided. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233234 | CHEWING GUM AND GUM BASES CONTAINING POLYOLEFIN THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS - Described herein are improved chewing gum base and chewing gum formulations including polyolefin thermoplastic elastomers. Also described herein are methods for preparing the chewing gum bases and chewing gums of the present invention. For example, in accordance with the present invention polyolefin thermoplastic elastomers may be included in sucrose-containing gum formulations or sugar-free chewing gums. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233235 | SOLID PHASE GLYCEROLYSIS - An enzymatic solid phase reaction for preparing a solid having greater than 40% monoglyceride from a reaction mixture; wherein the reaction mixture comprises: (i) lipase; (ii) at least 14 weight % glycerol; and (iii) glyceride; and optionally (iv) lecithin; such that if (iv) is not present then the glyceride (iii) has an iodine value of between about 5 and about 35, and a solid fat content of more than about 75% at 20° C. The present invention further relates to a process of preparing an enzymatic solid phase reaction mixture for preparing a solid having greater than 40% monoglyceride. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233236 | SIMPLE MOZZARELLA CHEESE-MAKING METHODS - The invention provides mozzarella cheese of uniform composition that is readily and inexpensively made by acidifying milk prior to beginning the cheese making process. The cheese has excellent melting properties and can be used on a variety of food products (e.g. pizza). No cooking, stretching and aging of the cheese is needed during production to improve the taste or melting properties of the cheese. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233237 | Method of Producing a Solid Seasoning Using Liquid Culture of Kojic Mold From Plant Protein Source, a Solid Seasoning Produced From the Same, a General Food Seasoning, Sauce, Dressing, Soysauce, and Processed Food - Provided are a method of producing a solid seasoning including: mixing at least one plant protein source selected from the group consisting of sterilized soy beans, non-fat soy beans and wheat gluten, and a liquid culture medium of kojic mold, and degrading the plant protein source under unsalted and sterile conditions; and drying the degraded product to obtain the solid seasoning, a solid seasoning produced using the method, and a general food seasoning, sauce, dressing, soy sauce or soy bean paste, or processed food including the solid seasoning. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233238 | SUPERCRITICAL CO2 CARROT FEEDSTOCK EXTRACTION - The present invention provides methods for producing carrot fiber product by contacting carrot feedstock with supercritical carbon dioxide. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233239 | Method of manufacturing an edible product comprising fruit, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and iron - The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing microbiologically stable edible products containing fruit a source of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω-3 PUFA) such as fish-oil, and a source of iron, which method allows for these products to be easily manufactured and wherein the obtained product does not develop an objectionable off-flavour when stored in a refrigerator for up to several weeks. According to the invention this objective can be realised by employing a manufacturing process in which a source of ω-3 PUFA is pre-mixed with a fruit component, following which this pre-mix is added to a previously pasteurised or sterilised protein base (e.g. yogurt or milk) containing iron. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233240 | Bread Improver Comprising Emulsifier and Stabiliser - The invention concerns a composition suitable for use in food products, personal care products and pharmaceuticals, in the form of an aqueous suspension in the form of an aqueous suspension having a viscosity in the range of from 0.1 to 20 Pa·s at 20° C. and a pH in the range of from 3.5 to 5.5, the composition comprising: (a) about 20 to 45% by weight of an emulsifier in particulate, microparticulate, powder, flake or granular form; the emulsifier being selected from stearoyl lactylates, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids, lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids and sugar esters of fatty acids and mixtures thereof; (b) about 0.02 to 1.0% by weight of a stabilizer; and (c) water up to 100%; the percentages being percentages by weight of the total composition. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233241 | METHOD OF MICROWAVE COOKING OF RAW MEAT AND RAW MARINE PRODUCT, SEASONING FOR MICROWAVE COOKING AND FOOD FOR MICROWAVE COOKING - Provided are a method of microwave cooking of raw meat or raw marine products in which an unpleasant fishy odor is prevented from occurring during microwave cooking, a seasoning for microwave cooking, and a food for microwave cooking. A food containing at least an organic acid is used as a seasoning for microwave cooking. A food for microwave cooking is prepared by seasoning raw meat or a raw marine product so that the seasoning for microwave cooking is fixed on the surface of the raw meat or the raw marine product. The food for microwave cooking is microwave-heated. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233242 | Antioxidant of Bamboo Leaves and Its Uses - The present invention discloses the composition of antioxidant of bamboo leaves (AOB) and its use. The purpose of present invention is to provide a new food additive which is natural, nutritional, and muti-functional, and which is of rich resources, safety, good effect, and low cost. AOB is yellow or brown powders or particles obtained from bamboo leaves, wherein the main antioxidative components include flavones, lactones, phenolic acids. AOB can either inhibit lipid autoxidation chain reaction, or chelate transitional metal ions, and can be used as primary and second antioxidant. AOB can eliminate nitrite and inhibit the synthesis of N-nitrosamine, and has anti-bacteria, bacteriostatic, deodorizing, aroma enhancing etc. functions. AOB can be commonly used in oil-containing food, meat product, fishery product, expanded food etc. food systems. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233243 | Molded Products Based Upon Textured Vegetable Protein - A molded animal chew toy or pet treat that is formed by molding of textured vegetable protein (TVP). The TVP may include fibrous material and may be combined with a resin (binder) and a plasticizer and formed by a heating molding machine, such as an injection molding or extrusion operation. The resin and plasticizer content may be selected to optimize the molding process. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233244 | ANIMAL FOOD COMPOSITIONS AND TREATS - The invention provides animal food compositions. In particular, the animal food compositions generally contain a structured plant protein along with other macronutrients and micronutrients formulated in amounts to meet the daily nutritional requirements of the animal. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233245 | Liquid nutrient composition for improving performance - Novel, advantageous oral compositions formulated to affect any one or combination of the following: reduce physical and mental fatigue, enhance activity, improve recovery from activity, promote muscle performance, increase energy substrates, contribute to improved antioxidant defenses (i.e., reduce oxidative stress or lipid peroxidation, conserve anti-oxidants in the sera), enhance mood, assist in preventing primary and secondary diseases associated with fatigue and muscle atrophy associated with inactivity, improve nervous system (i.e., neuronal) and musculoskeletal (i.e., increase skeletal muscle protein synthesis, increase satellite cells) health, and contribute to improvements in overall health. The compositions of the subject invention are preferably used as a replacement for a snack or meal in cases of hunger or fatigue for individuals across the broad spectrum of human function from elite athletes to those individuals compromised by aging and certain disease states. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233246 | Impregnated or Coated Tubular Cellulose-Based Food Casing - The invention relates to a tubular cellulose-based food casing, the internal and/or external face of which is provided with an impregnation or coating made of blood albumin and/or a mixture of collagen fibers and collagen hydrolysate that improves cling of the casing to the food or renders the casing virtually resistant against cellulytic enzymes. The invention also relates to a method for producing such impregnated food casing and the use thereof as an artificial sausage casing. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233247 | Assemblable swinging lollypop - An assemblable swinging lollypop, which comprises one or more replaceable edible pieces with diverse sizes, shapes, colors and flavors, provided with holes such that they are easily assemblable to a holding stick, provided, in turn, with sets of radial protuberances matching the holes in the edible pieces, and therefore this assemblable lollypop can be supplied assembled or unassembled in kits with separate pieces properly packaged, simplifying its manufacturing, and improving the user's amusement and entertainment with the option to assemble the lollypop in a great variety of combinations, with many alternate and attractive designs for its components and, in addition, as the union between the replaceable edible pieces and the holding stick is loose or articulated, the edible pieces are able to swing in relation to the holding stick when the user manually shakes the lollypop, adding to the consumer's amusement. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233248 | Animal Feed with Targeted Characteristics - An animal feed includes a first amount of a plant-based supplement, a second amount of base animal food, and a composition of nutrient additives in an amount and composition calculated according to a modified nutrient profile associated with a mixture of the base animal food with the plant-based supplement at a set ratio of the second amount to the first amount. The plant-based supplement may include cooked pumpkin. Also, the composition of nutrient additives may include selected ones of choline, calcium, taurine, and L-Carnitine. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233249 | Process for wine electrochemical evolution of wine under controlled potential and relevant reactor - The invention relates to a process for wine evolution by electrochemical way, with reduced treatment times and controlled selectivity. The process may be carried out at the anodic compartment of an electrochemical reactor subdivided by a semipermeable membrane on a valve metal anode, for instance a titanium anode, provided with catalytic coating containing platinum or other noble metal. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233250 | Method and Apparatus for Peeling Produce in Batch or Continuous Flow - A continuous flow/batch peeling device and method of using the device comprising a tub comprising a treatment zone and holding a replaceable quantity of an electrically conductive fluid and at least one produce immersed in the fluid, a belt comprised of a nonconductive material and comprising at least one divider that exposes produce to the treatment zone, and at least one variable power supply connected to at least one set of electrodes that are fixed to a wall of the treatment zone and in electrical contact with the fluid such that when the electrodes are energized, an electrical current is produced in the fluid and the produce causing the peel to rupture from an outer layer of flesh of the produce. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233251 | Method and Apparatus for Sterilizing Containers | 2008-09-25 |
20080233252 | Containers and Methods for the Reconstitution and Dispensation of Concentrated or Powdered Products - Containers are especially adapted for the reconstitution and dispensation of concentrated or powdered products. The containers preferably include a sealed flexible pouch body defining an interior space; removable primary and secondary seal regions which seal primary and secondary openings into the interior space of the pouch body, and a resealable closure member provided adjacent the primary seal region for reseating the primary opening upon removal of the primary seal region. A strip thermometer may be physically attached to the pouch body so as to provide visual temperature indication of the reconstituted liquid product within the container. The containers may be prepackaged with a desired amount of concentrated or powdered product for later reconstitution. In use, the primary seal region may be physically removed and the resealable closure member opened so to expose the primary opening to the interior space of the container. A reconstitution liquid may then be introduced through the primary opening and into the container's interior space. Resealing of the primary opening by the closure member allows the product to be mixed with the reconstitution liquid. Thereafter, the secondary seal region may be removed to allow access to the reconstituted liquid product through the secondary opening. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233253 | Grain fraction extraction material production system - Specifically, a dry corn fractionation system which operates to produce an endosperm fraction which can be concurrently of greater purity at greater yield than obtainable from corn milling or dry corn milling processes. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233254 | LIQUID HEMP BEVERAGE CONCENTRATE EXTRACTION - A process for preparing a liquid concentrate from hemp seed is described. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233255 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A FREEZER-TO-OVEN BAGEL - A process for making a freezer-to-oven bagel product is provided. The process comprises mixing at least flour, water, salt and yeast to form a bagel dough, dividing the bagel dough to form individual bagel units, proofing the bagel units for about 2 to about 4 hours in a proof box, preliminarily freezing the bagel units for about 10 to about 30 minutes in a freezer, and blast freezing the bagel units for about 20 to about 30 minutes in a blast freezer. The proof box has an internal temperature of from about 68° F. to about 75° F. and a relative humidity of from about 80% to about 100%, the freezer has an internal temperature of from about 0° F. to about −10° F., and the blast freezer has an internal temperature of from about −20° F. to about −30° F. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233256 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POPCORN POPPING IN A REDUCED PRESSURE ENVIRONMENT - A popcorn popping device and method in which popcorn is popped in a sealable container at sub-ambient pressure. A vacuum source connected to the sealed chamber of the container reduces the pressure in the chamber prior to the popping process and maintains the reduced pressure throughout the popping process. The vacuum source can be attached to the exterior of the container or positioned remotely. Embodiments of the device include a stove-top version, intended for use with a heating element, a microwave version, or a commercial-style version in which popcorn is popped in a kettle that is positioned within a sealable chamber. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233257 | Cooking facilitator - A cooking facilitator which is preferably portable and well suited for use as both a timer and cooking process facilitator having particular usefulness with cooking objects which have a characteristic associated with establishing a cooking time such as the weight of a turkey in the case of deep frying a turkey or the thickness of a steak in deep frying the same. A gas flow timer for shutting off an overheated or unattended cooking system is also featured. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233258 | Method of producing cooked rice by intermittent heating - A method of producing cooked rice is disclosed, by which taste and mouthfeel, as well as the aging resistance, of the cooked rice are improved. In this method, process of cooking rice is carried out intermittently in a plurality of steps, interposing one or more cooling steps during the cooking process. In each cooling step, the rice is not heated. Each cooling step is carried out for 1 to 10 minutes at an inner temperature lower than the inner temperature during heating by 0.1 to 10° C. After the final cooling step, the final heating step is carried out to finish the rice-cooking process. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233259 | Ready-to-Eat Gelatin Noodle and Process for Producing the Same - A process for producing instant bean-starch vermicelli (harusame) that is capable of suppressing not only dissolution during boiling but also elongation and swell after cooking, and that exhibits appropriate elasticity and gives firm palatability. This instant bean-starch vermicelli is produced from a mixed starch consisting of potato starch and mung bean starch as a raw material. In the mixed starch consisting of potato starch and mung bean starch, the content of potato starch is in the range of 30 to 70 wt. %. 0.25 to 5 wt. % of curdlan is added to the mixed starch. The resultant mixed starch is kneaded with water, and extruded into hot water through a die to thereby obtain linear noodles. The linear noodles are boiled with hot water, washed with water, and cooled. The thus cooled linear noodles are frozen in a freezer, thereafter thawed, cut into given lengths, weighed and dried by means of hot air. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233260 | RESISTANT STARCH-HYDROCOLLOID BLENDS AND USES THEREOF - Interacted starch products made up of resistant starch and hydrocolloid are provided which exhibit at least about 20% resistance to α-amylase digestion. The products are prepared by mixing together quantities of resistant starch and hydrocolloid in water with mixing and optional heating, followed by drying. Foods containing the interacted starch products are also disclosed. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233261 | Fish Maw Gelatin Products And Preparation Process Thereof - The present invention relates to a fish maw glue product and preparation process thereof. The product is characterized in that having tiny yellow and transparent appearance, being powdery, having moisture content of less than 10%, and particle size of 80-200 mesh. Its preparation process includes: pre-treating raw material, washing with water, preparing glue, drying, obtaining glue, pulverizing, packing under vacuum. The process is advanced, easy to handle. After people eat the product, it is easy to digest and to absorb, and has the functions of improving nutrition and nature of a drug. Said fish maw glue may further be made into slice, gel or glue liquor. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233262 | Healthy food product - Food product comprising potassium and omega-3 PUFA wherein the weight ratio of potassium to the total amount of omega-3 PUFA is from 2:1 to 10:1 and use of potassium and omega-3 PUFA in said weight ratio in the preparation of a food product suitable for the reduction of platelet aggregation. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233263 | Beverage - The present invention provides a beverage, comprising: 5-35% weight/volume fat and/or oil, wherein the fat/oil comprises vegetable oils, and comprises a maximum of 30% weight/volume saturated fatty acids and minimum 20% weight/volume unsaturated fatty acids, said unsaturated fatty acids comprising omega-3-fatty acids and omega-6-fatty acids, and the weight ratio of said omega-6 fatty acids to said omega-3 fatty acids is no greater than 4:1; a maximum of 2.5% weight/volume of carbohydrates; and lactic acid; wherein the content of fat and/or oil is higher than the carbohydrate content by weight. The beverage is especially suitable for patients suffering from inflammatory diseases (Ulcerative Colitis, Rheuma, Multiple Sclerosis), from diabetes and associated chronic diabetes complications (retinopahty, neuropathy, nephropathy, micro- and macrovascular damages e.g. blood vessel damages, myocardial infarction), from neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer's, Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome), and from cancer. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233264 | Method and Apparatus for Preparing Beverages from Soluble Products - A method for the preparation of a beverage by mixing water and at least one powdered product in a mixing chamber ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080233265 | METHOD OF STORING ROASTED COFFEE BEANS - Roasted coffee beans are cooled and stored to a temperature of 0° C. or below before elapse of forty eight hours of holding time at room temperature or below after roasting. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233266 | Process for preventing or reducing after-cooking darkening in potatos - The invention relates to a process for preventing or reducing after-cooking darkening in par-fried potato food products, comprising forming treated potato food products by contacting blanched potato food products with a composition comprising lactic acid. The composition may further contain calcium lactate and/or SAPP. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233267 | Coated Stent With Evenly Distributed Therapeutic Agent - A stent includes a stent framework and a coating disposed on the stent framework. The coating includes an inner surface and an outer surface. The coating has a circumferential therapeutic concentration zone near the inner surface and a circumferential washed zone near the outer surface. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233268 | Stent Spin Coating Method - A method is disclosed for spin coating a stent. The method comprises applying a coating substance to the stent; rotating the stent about an axis of rotation, the axis of rotation being perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the stent; and rotating the stent about the longitudinal axis of the stent contemporaneously with rotating the stent about the axis of rotation. The axis of rotation can intersect a center of the mass of the stent. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233269 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR APPLYING A LAYER OF A SPIN-ON MATERIAL ON A SERIES OF SUBSTRATES - An apparatus and method for applying a fluid spin-on material on a surface of first and second substrates. A spin coating device is configured to dispense the fluid spin-on material to form a first layer on the surface of the first substrate. A metrology tool is configured to measure a first thickness profile of the first layer and generate data representing the first thickness profile. A processing unit is electrically coupled with the metrology tool and is configured to analyze the data received from the metrology unit and to determine a variation in the first thickness profile. The processing unit then determines an adjustment to an operational parameter of the spin coating device predicted to reduce a variation in a second thickness profile of a second layer subsequently formed by the spin coating device on a second substrate. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233270 | Dielectric Paste for a Multi-Layered Ceramic Electronic Component and a Method for Manufacturing a Multi-Layered Unit for a Multi-Layered Ceramic Electronic Component - It is an object of the present invention to provide a method for fabricating a multi-layered unit for a multi-layered ceramic electronic component which can reliably prevent defects from being generated in a multi-layered ceramic electronic component and form a spacer layer in a desired manner. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233271 | Layered Structures And Method For Producing The Same - A method for producing membranes and membrane electrode units by laying thin film layers on a porous carrier substrate. The layers are applied using only one of several production methods, but have different functional properties. These membranes and membrane electrode units may be used to generate energy by electrochemical or photochemical processes, particularly applicable in fuel cells. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233272 | Film Formation Apparatus, Manufacturing Apparatus, Film Formation Method, and Method for Manufacturing Light-Emitting Device - To improve the use efficiency of a vapor-deposition material, reduce the manufacturing cost of a light-emitting device including a layer containing an organic compound, and shorten the manufacturing time for manufacturing a light-emitting device. Inside of a film formation chamber is made in a reduced pressure state, and conductive-surface substrate is energized, so that the conductive-surface substrate is heated rapidly, and a material layer over the conductive-surface substrate is evaporated in a short period of time to be vapor-deposited on a film formation substrate, whereby film formation of the material layer is performed on the film formation substrate. Note that the heating area of the conductive-surface substrate which is rapidly heated is set to be the same size as the film formation substrate so that film formation on one film formation substrate is completed by one heating. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233273 | Electrode for Energy Storage Systems, Production Method thereof and Energy Storage System Comprising Said Electrode - One subject of the invention is films of active carbon-based material based on activated carbon of set porosity, purity and particle size distribution and on a polymer binder, the electrodes comprising such a film coated on a current collector and the ultracapacitors comprising at least one of these electrodes. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233274 | Manufacturing method of tantalum condenser - There is provided a method of manufacturing a tantalum condenser, in which a high-performing tantalum condenser is manufactured through a more simplified and higher-efficient process using simpler and economical equipment. The method of manufacturing a tantalum condenser including: sintering a tantalum powder to prepare a tantalum pellet; oxidizing the tantalum pellet to form a dielectric layer on a surface thereof; and depositing a polymer on the tantalum pellet by immersing the tantalum pellet having the dielectric layer formed on the surface thereof in a polymer suspension. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233275 | Manufacturing method of tantalum condenser - There is provided a method of manufacturing a tantalum condenser, in which a high-performing tantalum condenser is manufactured through a more simplified and higher-efficient process using simpler and economical equipment. The method of manufacturing a tantalum condenser including: preparing a tantalum pellet by sintering a tantalum powder; oxidizing the tantalum pellet to form a dielectric layer on a surface thereof; forming a polymer layer on the tantalum pellet having the dielectric layer formed on the surface thereof; and immersing the tantalum pellet having the polymer layer formed on the surface thereof in a polymer suspension to be subjected to chemical reformation. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233276 | COPPER (I) COMPOUNDS USEFUL AS DEPOSITION PRECURSORS OF COPPER THIN FILMS - Copper (I) amidinate precursors for forming copper thin films in the manufacture of semiconductor devices, and a method of depositing the copper (I) amidinate precursors on substrates using chemical vapor deposition or atomic layer deposition processes. | 2008-09-25 |
20080233277 | PIEZOELECTRIC THIN FILM, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PIEZOELECTRIC THIN FILM, PIEZOELECTRIC ELEMENT, AND INK JET RECORDING HEAD - There is disclosed a piezoelectric thin film having less non-uniform portion and holding satisfactory piezoelectric characteristics, a method of manufacturing the film, a piezoelectric element using the piezoelectric thin film, and an ink jet system recording head using the piezoelectric element. In the piezoelectric thin film of perovskite crystals formed on a substrate by a sol-gel process and represented by a general formula Pb | 2008-09-25 |