39th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 50 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130252179 | UNDERCOAT AGENT AND METHOD OF FORMING PATTERN OF LAYER COMPRISING BLOCK COPOLYMER - A undercoat agent used for performing phase separation of a layer formed on a substrate and containing a block copolymer having a plurality of blocks bonded, wherein the undercoat agent contains a resin component, the resin component is formed from a structural unit having an aromatic ring and a structural unit not having an aromatic ring, and the resin component has a group that can interact with the substrate, and also has a 3 to 7-membered, ether-containing cyclic group. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252180 | RESIST COMPOSITION, METHOD OF FORMING RESIST PATTERN AND POLYMERIC COMPOUND - A resist composition including a base component (A) which generates acid upon exposure and exhibits changed solubility in a developing solution under the action of acid, the base component (A) containing a polymeric compound (A1) including a structural unit (a0) represented by general formula (a0-1) shown below, a structural unit (a1) containing an acid decomposable group which exhibits increased polarity by the action of acid and a structural unit (a6) which generates acid upon exposure (wherein R | 2013-09-26 |
20130252181 | RESIST POLYMER, PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF, RESIST COMPOSITION, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF SUBSTRATES WITH PATTERNS THEREON - A resist polymer (Y′), which is used as a resist resin in DUV excimer laser lithography, electron beam lithography, and the like, contains a polymer (Y) comprising: a constituent unit (A) having a lactone skeleton; a constituent unit (B) having an acid-eliminable group; a constituent unit (C) having a hydrophilic group; and a constituent unit (E) having a structure represented by the following formula (1), wherein a content of the constituent unit (E) is 0.3 mol % or more based on the total number of the constituent units of the resist polymer (Y′): | 2013-09-26 |
20130252182 | OXYGEN TO EXPAND BURNER COMBUSTION CAPABILITY - A burner at which fuel cannot be combusted with air as the only source of oxygen for combustion in a stable flame at the burner when the feed rate of the fuel is too low, when the fuel is fed at too high an air-to-fuel mass ratio, when the fuel contains too high an amount of inert matter, or when the specific energy content of the fuel is too low, is modified by supplying oxidant containing more than 21 vol. % oxygen into the base of a flame at the burner, whereupon such fuels can be combusted at the burner. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252183 | GAS BURNER WITH AT LEAST THREE RINGS - A gas burner has a burner base formed with inner and outer upwardly open annular base chambers each connected to a respective gas supply. An inner burner on the burner base has gas outlet orifices that create an inner flame ring. An annular outer burner on the burner base has inner gas outlet orifices on its inner annular periphery creating an intermediate flame ring and outer gas outlet orifices on its outer annular periphery creating an outer flame ring. This outer burner also has two coaxial and separate inner and outer annular gas chambers that are downwardly open toward the burner base. The outlet orifices of the intermediate flame ring open into the inner annular gas chamber while the gas outlet orifices of the outer flame ring open into the outer annular gas chamber. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252184 | BOILER COMBUSTION SYSTEM AND OPERATION METHOD THEREFOR - To inhibit corrosion of water wall tubes of a boiler and stabilize combustion on a burner during oxygen combustion operation, a boiler combustion system includes a boiler equipped with a burner and a two-staged combustion gas input port; a flue gas supply fan extracting flue gas from a flue gas treatment system via a flue gas circulation line; a combustion gas supply line, fuel carrier gas supply line, and two-staged combustion gas supply line branched off from the flue gas circulation line downstream of the flue gas supply fan; an oxygen supply line supplying oxygen-rich gas to the combustion gas supply line and fuel carrier gas supply line; combustion air supply fans; a switching unit switching operation between the flue gas supply fan and the combustion air supply fans; and dampers regulating gas flow rates on the combustion gas supply line and the two-staged combustion gas supply line, respectively. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252185 | IGNITER AIR SHIELD - A burner assembly for use adjacent an igniter element in a gas appliance includes a top plate configured to form the geometric top half of at least one burner, and a bottom plate configured to form the geometric bottom half of at least one burner. The top plate and the bottom plate are joined together to form a burner and a burner carryover. An igniter air shield extends from either the top plate or the bottom plate such that the igniter air shield diverts secondary combustion air flowing around the burner and the adjacent igniter element. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252186 | Two-chamber gas burner device - A two-chamber gas burner with a case body, a cavity, an opening, a burner plate, and a plate unit connected to an upper surface of the burner plate, comprising a first chamber and at least one second chamber freely positioned in and supplementary to the first chamber. The plate unit comprises a first plate member directly mounting the burner plate onto the case body by screw nut connector; and a second plate member on top of the burner plate and the first plate securely mounting the burner plate for the second chamber. The gas burner is compact, small, light and has a generally one-piece structure with safe lighting process and stable flame, thereby effectively solving the ignition and explosion problems in high pressure gas burner, and hence is particularly suitable for high pressure high heat value gas burner. Its wind resistance and flame extinction arrangement further stabilized the burning process. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252187 | Layer Candle and the Method of Layer Candle Manufacturing - Layer candle made of the granulated product is provided with the outer hardened layer ( | 2013-09-26 |
20130252188 | Flame Device - A flame device includes a fluid inducing assembly that can induce external air therein. A flow diverting mechanism includes a plurality of vanes. The plurality of vanes are circumferentially disposed and each pair of adjacent vanes includes a space therebetween defining a passage which is spiral shaped. Each vane has a first section exposed to outside and not concealed by a concealing member defining a flow intake zone. Each vane has a second section encircled by the concealing member defining a flow accelerating zone. A shield is disposed above the fluid inducing assembly. A combustion head is disposed above the flow diverting mechanism and includes a mixing chamber, a flame guiding member, and a plurality of grooves. The flame guiding member is in a spaced relationship and circumferentially conceals a wall delimiting the mixing chamber. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252189 | Wafer Holder With Varying Surface Property - An apparatus, a system and a method are disclosed. An exemplary apparatus includes a first portion configured to hold an overlying wafer. The first portion includes a central region and an edge region circumscribing the central region. The first portion further including an upper surface and a lower surface. The apparatus further includes a second portion extending beyond an outer radius of the wafer. The second portion including an upper surface and a lower surface. The lower surface of the first portion in the central region has a first reflective characteristic. The lower surface of the first portion in the edge region and the second portion have a second reflective characteristic. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252190 | PATIENT INFUSION MEDIA WARMER AND METHOD OF USE - A warming unit and method for warming an infusion medium prior to introducing the medium into a patient's body. The apparatus includes an outer casing, inlet and outlet tubes secured to the outer casing, a fluid conduit for transporting the infusion medium through the warming unit, and a heating element disposed proximate to the fluid conduit for warming the infusion medium flowing therethrough. The warming unit can form part of a system, which further includes a controller for controlling various functions of and separate from the warming unit, a reservoir containing the infusion medium, and a power source for powering the warming unit. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252191 | TOOLING FOR SUPPORTING METAL PARTS DURING HEAT TREATMENT - A support tooling for supporting at least one metal part that is to be subjected to heat treatment or shaped while hot, the tooling including: a stationary support structure presenting a determined shape that corresponds to the general shape of each metal part that is to be supported; first holder elements arranged on one side of each part; second holder elements arranged on the other side of each part; and at least one spring type resilient element placed between the support structure and each first or second holder element so as to hold the part throughout the duration of heat treatment. The support structure, the first and second holder elements and the resilient element(s) are made of thermostructural composite material. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252192 | WINDOWED MUZZLE SYSTEM - A windowed muzzle has left and right side sections, a lower section, an upper section and a rear section. A left window is in the left side section and a similarly configured right window is in the right side section. A left flap is configured and sized to cover the left window and a similarly configured right flap is configured and sided to cover the right window. A securement assembly selectively retains each flap in a raised orientation above the window or in a lowered orientation covering the window. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252193 | TOOTH POSITIONER AND VIBRATOR COMBINATION - A tooth positioner is combined with a vibrational source, thus speeding orthodontic remodeling. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252194 | Orthodontic Applicance with Radiused Wire Slot - A set of orthodontic brackets is provided in combination with an archwire extending over an arc when fitted to the set of orthodontic brackets. The archwire has at least one radius of curvature over the length of its arc, and each one of said brackets in the set has an archwire slot. Each slot has at least one surface supporting the archwire which is contoured to have a radius of curvature that matches the radius of curvature along the arc of the archwire at that point. A round archwire is preferred and the archwire slots may be formed as tubular channels to provide better torque action for the archwire. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252195 | ORTHODONTIC EXPANDER SYSTEM AND METHOD - An orthodontic maxillary palatal expander device in accord with at least some aspects of the present concepts includes a mid-palatal bar having a first set of connection points configured to permit securement of the mid-palatal bar to the palate and a second set of connection points extending along at least a portion of a length of the mid-palatal bar, the first set of connection points comprising through holes in the mid-palatal bar. A screw assembly includes a left side member, a right side member, at least one arm connector formed in at least one of the left side member or right side member, at least one mid-palatal bar connector configured to releasably connect to the second set of connection points of the mid-palatal bar, and a screw mechanism adapted to, upon activation of the screw mechanism, cause outward lateral movement of the left side member and right side member. At least one arm, having a distal end and a proximal end, is provided, the proximal end being configured to connect to the at least one arm connector formed in the screw assembly. At least one tooth attachment member is provided and includes a connector configured to connect to the distal end of the at least one arm. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252196 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIA FOR PERFORMING DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATIONS USING MRI - A method for operating an imaging system, and a system, apparatus, and computer-readable medium, that operate in accordance with the method. The method includes providing field-of-view (FoV) information, and automatically selecting at least one recording sequence based on at least one of a particular diagnostic application of interest and the FoV information. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252197 | DENTAL RETRACTOR TOOL - A dental retractor tool and method for retracting the tongue and/or cheek away from the teeth in an oral cavity is provided. The dental retractor has a shape and configuration that allows for retraction of both the tongue and cheek simultaneously while allowing a dental professional to maintain ergonomically improved posture. The dental retractor can include a neck having a U-shaped bend adapted to fit around a distal portion of a patient's tooth. The dental retractor can be located opposite another dental tool, such as a dental examination mirror, to eliminate the need for excessive instruments during a dental procedure. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252198 | DENTAL CLIP - A matrix band retainer clip for sealing a matrix band against a tooth is provided. The retainer clip includes a pair of tines, each of which has a generally wedge shaped piece with a pair of contact surfaces that are angled relative to one another. A spring is coupled with and extends between the tines and biases the tines towards one another to apply a biasing force from at least one contact surface of each tine against the matrix band thereby sealing the matrix band against the tooth. The spring has a generally U-shaped portion with a pair of vertically extending legs coupled with the tines at their lower ends and interconnected at their upper ends by a generally laterally extending leg for distributing a stress across a length of the spring in response to the tines being separated from one another. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252199 | Dental Separator Ring - A dental separator ring includes an elastic body having a first end and an opposed second end spaced from the first end. The body has three axes defined by a front to rear reference line of the body, a side to side reference line of the body, and a top to bottom reference line of the body. A first surface engager is connected to the first end of the body by a first connector, and a second surface engager is connected to the second end of the body by a second connector. The first connector allows motion of the first surface engager in all three axes, and the second connector allows motion of the second surface engager in all three axes. A third surface engager and a fourth surface engager that allow motion in all three axes may also be included in the separator ring. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252200 | PLASTER TEETH MODEL GRIPPER AND ARTICULATOR HAVING THE SAME - A plaster teeth model gripper and an articulator having the same that is capable of allowing a desired tooth to be attached to and detached from a plaster teeth model through only the cutting of a plaster teeth model, being simply manufactured, and being easily mounted on an articulator. The plaster teeth model gripper includes: a base plate disposed in a flat form on the underside of a gum of a teeth model; and a teeth model gum-supporting frame formed erectly on one surface of the base plate along the outer periphery of the gum of the teeth model in such a manner as to form a teeth model gum chamber open in a vertical direction from the base plate at the inside thereof. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252201 | TONGUE GUARD AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A tongue guard and a method for using the tongue guard, in particular for dental procedures, is described. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252202 | METHOD FOR PLANNING A DENTAL PROSTHESIS IMPLANT ARRANGEMENT AND A REFERENCE ARRANGEMENT - The invention includes an apparatus and a method for planning a dental prosthesis implant arrangement. An oral reference arrangement (e.g., a dental tray) can include an alignment portion, configured for extra-oral placement, and having surfaces configured to receive and display an optical reference plane projected from an external reference system. The optical reference plane can provide a reference to align the oral reference arrangement and/or teeth and a jaw of a patient for imaging and subsequent planning of a dental prosthesis implant. A method of planning a dental prosthesis implant arrangement can include initial imaging of the teeth and the jaw of the patient, while the above-described oral reference arrangement is detachably mounted to the teeth and/or jaw of the patient. Three-dimensional information relating to the oral reference arrangement, the teeth, and/or the jaw can be used to generate a virtual model of the teeth and/or the jaw. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252203 | IMPLANT-SUPPORTED BRACED DENTAL BRIDGE ARMATURE MADE FROM COMPOSITE MATERIAL, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE ARMATURE - A dental bridge armature designed to be screw-fastened onto dental implants and including reinforcing elements formed by long fibres pre-impregnated with photo-polymerizable resin which are either woven or in bundles. The reinforcing elements are in the form of a fibrous framework including a main brace and base reinforcing elements wound around a series of implant abutments screwed onto the implants. Secondary braces are also wound around the main brace and the base reinforcing elements. The braces form an angle included between 15° and 85° with the base reinforcing elements. The armature is then included in a PMMA coating resin by a pressing or injection technique. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252204 | ABUTMENT FOR A DENTAL IMPLANT - Abutment for a dental implant ( | 2013-09-26 |
20130252205 | DENTAL IMPLANT SYSTEM - The dental implant system includes implants having integral abutments therewith for the removable or fixed attachment of plural or single prosthetic teeth, as appropriate. The system for removable dental prostheses includes a metal housing permanently installed in the removable prosthesis, and a rubber retentive insert installed in the housing. The insert is removably installed over the abutment of the implant to secure the dental prosthesis thereto. The system includes transfer copings for transferring an impression to the lab for manufacture of the prosthesis, and lab processing copings and analogs for handling and forming the prosthesis during manufacture. The system may be assembled as a kit having some or all of the above components. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252206 | ORAL CARE KIT AND DISPENSER FOR USE WITH THE SAME - An oral care kit comprising an oral care implement and a dispenser. In one aspect, the invention can be an oral care kit comprising at least one toothbrush and a dispenser. The dispenser ( | 2013-09-26 |
20130252207 | LONG TERM BACTERIOSTATIC COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE IN RESTORATIVE DENTAL MATERIALS - Example embodiments of the present invention utilize long term anti-microbial/bacteriostatic compounds that are dispersed throughout a tooth restoration material as a means to reduce or eliminate recurrent decay between the tooth restoration material and tooth structure. More specifically, the present invention utilizes metals, metal oxides, and metal salts, insoluble bacteriostatic organic compounds, soluble bacteriostatic organic compounds, and organometallic compounds as long term anti-microbial/bacteriostatic compounds that are dispersed throughout the tooth restoration material as a means to reduce or eliminate recurrent decay between the tooth restoration material and tooth structure. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252208 | System and method for simulated aircraft control through desired direction of flight - An aircraft control system for a user of a simulated aircraft. The system includes input devices for controlling the simulated aircraft, a video display having three-dimensional graphics, modeling software for determining position and orientation information based on desired direction of flight obtained through the input devices. User controls desired direction of flight through the input devices, thus controlling aircraft. The aircraft control system may be embodied as a flight game. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252209 | AUTONOMOUS SAFETY SYSTEM FOR THE USERS OF VEHICLE SIMULATORS - A method and apparatus for the safe use of a vehicle simulator is provided. The apparatus having an access zone, a rescue unit, a shock absorbing surface, and a projection surface. The rescue unit being moveable with the vehicle simulator. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252210 | PERSONALIZED NUTRITION ADVISOR - The instant invention describes various computer program products and methods of using the same in order to provide personalized nutritional advice to end users. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252211 | BODY WEIGHT MANAGEMENT DEVICE - A body weight management device includes a body weight obtainment unit that obtains measurement data in which a body weight measurement value and a measurement day/time are associated with each other, an increase/decrease amount calculation unit that calculates a target intra-day variation amount by which the body weight varies during sleep, a target obtainment unit that calculates a target value when measuring a pre-sleep body weight value at a second timing before the measurement subject sleeps relative to a post-waking body weight value that is measured at a first timing after the measurement subject wakes, an advice obtainment unit that obtains advice information regarding meals to achieve the target value, based on a result of comparing a pre-meal body weight value measured at a third timing prior to a meal with a threshold value, and an output processing unit that outputs the obtained advice information. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252212 | Language learning assistant - A system and method for learning a language includes displaying set of first terms that enables the user to begin a sentence. A selection of a first term of the set of first terms causes a first set of child terms to be retrieved based on the selection of the first term and is displayed to the user. The first set of child terms may combine with the first term based on grammatical rules or semantic conventions. A second set of child terms may be displayed based on the first set of child terms and/or completion of the sentence. The meaning of the sentence may determine at least one of (a) a subsequent display of first terms, (b) modification of a previously presented display of terms, (c) subsequent display of a question or dialog that is responsive to the formed sentence, and (d) subsequent display of a narrative element. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252213 | WATER PIPE ASSEMBLY FOR PUMP TRAINING - A water pipe assembly for pump training is provided. In at least one embodiment, a water pipe assembly for pump training includes: a water transfer pipe rated to withstand fire pump pressures; a first coupling adapter fluidly coupled and disposed at a first end of the water transfer pipe and configured to convert fire hose thread to pipe thread; and a second coupling adapter fluidly coupled and disposed at a second end of the water transfer pipe configured to convert pipe thread to fire hose thread. In at least one embodiment, a multiplicity of water pipe assemblies for pump training is provided in a pump training systems. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252214 | BODY MOTION TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - The system allows training and qualification of a user performing a skill-related training exercise involving body motion in a workspace. A training environment is selected through a computer apparatus, and variables, parameters and controls of the training environment and the training exercise are adjusted. Use of an input device by the user is monitored. The 3D angles and spatial coordinates of reference points related to the input device are monitored through a detection device. A simulated 3D dynamic environment reflecting effects caused by actions performed by the user on objects is computed in real time as a function of the training environment selected. Images of the simulated 3D dynamic environment in real time are generated on a display device viewable by the user as a function of a computed organ of vision-object relation. Data indicative of the actions performed by the user and the effects of the actions are recorded and user qualification is set as a function of the recorded data. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252215 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR VERIFYING ONSET OF DEMENTIA - Provided is a device which obtains information for verifying onset of dementia while suppressing individual differences between subjects. The device includes a stimulus provision unit | 2013-09-26 |
20130252216 | MONITORING PHYSICAL THERAPY VIA IMAGE SENSOR - Embodiments related to an interactive physical therapy experience are disclosed. One embodiment provides a computing device configured to receive, from an administrator client, an assigned exercise list comprising one or more assigned exercises to be performed by a user. The computing device is further configured to send, to a user client, one or more exercise modules, each of the exercise modules representing one of the assigned exercises. The computing device is further configured to receive prescription tracking data representing performance of the one or more assigned exercises by the user, and provide feedback to the administrator client based on the prescription tracking data. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252217 | PROPRIOCEPTIVE SHOE ATTACHMENT AND METHOD OF USE - A proprioceptive device for improving proprioceptive balance in a person is provided. The proprioceptive device includes an elastic band which is expandable for releasably engaging and fitting snugly around a shoe. The proprioceptive device also includes a pair of instability inducing proprioception features which are carried by the band. The proprioceptive features are spaced from one another in a longitudinal direction for inducing lateral and longitudinal instability while allowing the person to walk with a heel to toe gait. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252218 | CPR and First Aid Training System and Method - This invention relates to a CPR and first aid training system and method that is designed to teach people the cognitive knowledge and psychomotor skills related to first aid and CPR using self-directed educational strategies that include real-time feedback about the quality of the person's performance. The training system integrates software and hardware components as well as the use of either a manikin or non-human like surrogate for compression practice. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252219 | AUSCULTATION TRAINING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An auscultation apparatus may include a sensor sheet having a flexible sheet with sensors, a processor having sound files, and an auscultation device, such as a stethoscope. The sensor sheet may be applied to a living body-like structure. When a sensor activator is positioned near one of the sensors, a sound may be transmitted from one of the sound files to provide the sound to an operator. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252220 | FLEXIBLE SURROGATE SPINE ASSEMBLY FOR CRASH TEST DUMMY - A flexible surrogate spine assembly for a crash test dummy includes a plurality of vertebra discs, a plurality of ligament joints disposed between the vertebra discs, the ligament joints having a joint element with varying joint angles that can replicate Kyphosis and Lordosis angles of a human spine. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252221 | QUESTION GENERATION AND PRESENTATION - Presenting and generating questions are disclosed, including: presenting a first set of questions to a plurality of users; collecting a first set of answers pertaining to the first set of questions; generating a second set of questions pertaining to the first set of answers by the plurality of users; and determining influence scores corresponding to the plurality of users based at least in part on a second set of answers pertaining to the second set of questions. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252222 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REAL-TIME AND DISCRETE ANALYTICS FOR WEB-MEDIATED CONTENT AND EVENTS - During a presentation, a question is emitted over a network connection to a plurality of audience members, who utilize a computing device to respond. Client software for the audience members' heterogeneous computing devices may receive questions and upload answers. Answers from the audience are collected and aggregated, including optionally aggregating demographic information associated with each respondent and the answer of the respondent. Real-time analytics are provided to the presenter, which facilitates formulation or selection of further content and/or further questions. The timing of the questions can be synchronized with a content by linking the question to particular portions of the content, by tying the question to a particular slide or frame, by setting a length of time after which the question should be emitted, by offering a question on-demand, or some other method. A website maintains content, questions, user credentials of audience members, responses, and aggregated data, among other aspects. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252223 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCULCATING EXPLORATIVE AND EXPERIMENTAL LEARNING SKILLS AT GEOGRAPHICALLY APART LOCATIONS - The present invention relates to a system and method for enhancing innovative abilities by providing quality education and practical skills to the students and inculcating explorative and experimental learning skills in the students located at geographically apart locations comprising an administrative body | 2013-09-26 |
20130252224 | Method and System for Knowledge Assessment And Learning - A system for knowledge assessment and encouraging learning comprises transmitting to the a terminal a plurality of multiple choice questions and two-dimensional answers thereto, the answers including a plurality of full-confidence answers consisting of single-choice answers, a plurality of partial-confidence answers consisting of sets of multiple single-choice answers, and an unsure answer. The system further administers a confidence-based assessment (CBA) test that presents to the test subject the plurality of multiple choice questions directed to categorical topics, and the two-dimensional answers thereto, by which the test subject indicates both their substantive answer and the level of confidence category of their answer. The system compiles a knowledge profile from the scored CBA test, and encourages learning so that the user can address knowledge deficiencies as identified through the CBA test. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252225 | STUDY SYSTEM AND DISPLAY METHOD - A system is provided for displaying data. The system comprises a managing device. The managing device is configured to receive user input specifying lesson data. The managing device is further configured to transmit a display command to display teaching data corresponding to the lesson data, the display command including the lesson data. The system further comprises a plurality of study devices. The study devices comprise a receiving component configured to receive, from the managing device, the display command. The study devices further comprise a teaching component configured to display, in response to the display command, the teaching data on a teaching screen. The study devices still further comprise a notebook component. The notebook component is configured to receive notebook data. The notebook component is further configured to display, on a notebook screen, the notebook data. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252226 | TISSUE RETRIEVAL, STORAGE, AND EXPLANT CULTURE DEVICE FOR THE DERIVATION OF STEM CELLS - A device is provided for securing a tissue sample from biological material. The tissue sample is housed in bottom and top platens that are configured to promote fluid communication between the tissue sample and the exterior environment to permit transport or cryogenic fluid to contact the sample. Additionally, diskette assemblies may be provided within the platens that permit sub-samples to be separated without directly handling the tissue sample. The diskette assemblies may also be configured to promote fluid communication with the sub-sample housed therein. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252227 | Apparatus and Method for Providing Cryopreserved ECP-Treated Mononuclear Cells - An apparatus and method for providing cryopreserved mononuclear cells that have been treated by extracorporeal photopheresis (“ECP”) is disclosed. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to providing ECP treated mononuclear cells that retain their apoptotic properties after cryopreservation and subsequent thawing. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252228 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SEPARATING CHARGED PARTICLES IN LIQUID SAMPLE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE DEVICE - A method for separating charged particles in a liquid sample is disclosed. The method includes the steps of driving the liquid sample containing a plurality of charged particles to flow, forming a non-uniform electric field in the direction relative to the flow direction of the liquid sample by two electrodes, and aggregating the charged particles under the non-uniform electric field so as to separating the charged particles from the liquid sample. When the liquid sample flows through the non-uniform electric field, it doesn't contact to the electrodes. A device and its manufacturing method for separating charged particles in a liquid sample are also disclosed, Accordingly, the charged particles can be separated from the liquid sample easily and more effectively. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252229 | PROCESSOR UNIT FOR PROCESSING AND CONTROLLING A PREPARATION OF A BLOOD SAMPLE AND A METHOD - Processor unit for processing and controlling a preparation of a blood sample placed in a preparation unit arranged in said processor unit comprising a piston placed in a first chamber for containing the blood sample. A part of the processed blood moves from the first chamber to a second chamber. The blood sample is centrifuged into separate layers comprising an outer layer adhering to the inner side of the outer first chamber wall and an inner layer placed opposite the outer layer. That the processor unit further comprises a first unit for emitting an outcome signal through the first chamber and a second unit for detecting after the signal has passed the first chamber an income signal. The piston is moved as a function of the detected income signal of the second unit. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252230 | Alcohol Production Process - The invention relates to a process for optimising the production of ethanol by microbial fermentation, particularly microbial fermentation of substrates comprising CO. The process involves monitoring the hydrogen production by the microorganism, determining an optimum hydrogen production and adjusting the substrate supply rate in response to a change in the hydrogen production thereby keeping the hydrogen production within a desired range. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252231 | Biologic Machines for the Detection of Biomolecules - Disclosed are methods, devices and systems for the isolation and detection of biomolecules from a sample. The embodiments, detection of such biomolecules provides for detection of microorganisms. For example, disclosed are methods, devices and systems that use bacteriophage-based amplification of the signal in detection of bacteria and other microorganisms. The devices, systems and methods of the invention may allow for the detection of certain biomolecules peptides and ions in real time using minute amounts of sample. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252232 | HEPATITIS B VIRUS TYPING AND RESISTANCE ASSAY - The present invention provides methods, kits, and oligonucleotides for detecting and analyzing the nucleotide sequence of a reverse transcriptase (RT) region of the polymerase (Pol) gene of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV). In certain embodiments, a target RT region is amplified and subjected to DNA sequencing. The sequence obtained is compared to one or more DNA sequences characteristic of an HBV genotype or serotype, and/or one or more DNA sequences characteristic of an HBV mutation that confers resistance to a drug or vaccine, to determine the HBV genotype or serotype of the amplified product and/or the presence or absence of one or more DNA sequences characteristic of an HBV mutation that confers resistance to a drug or vaccine. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252233 | PREDICTION OF ANTIVIRAL THERAPY RESPONSE - The application relates to methods for determining whether or not antiviral therapies will be effective. In particular, the present application provides a method using miRNA, e.g. miR-122 or miR-296-5p, for determining the likelihood that a subject having a viral infection of the liver will be responsive to antiviral therapy that includes stimulation of Interferon (IFN) activity, and kits for the performance of said determination. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252234 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR ELECTRONIC SENSING - The presence of a detectable entity within a detection volume of a microfabricated elastomeric structure is sensed through a change in the electrical or magnetic environment of the detection volume. In embodiments utilizing electronic detection, an electric field is applied to the detection volume and a change in impedance, current, or combined impedance and current due to the presence of the detectable entity is measured. In embodiments utilizing magnetic detection, the magnetic properties of a magnetized detected entity alter the magnetic field of the detection volume. This changed magnetic field induces a current which can reveal the detectable entity. The change in resistance of a magnetoresistive element may also reveal the passage of a magnetized detectable entity. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252235 | Mobility Controlled Single Macromolecule in Nanofluidic System and its Application as Macromolecule Sequencer - In one embodiment, the present application discloses a microfluidic device comprising at least one nanochannel, in part, configured to receive a macromolecule, at least one external electrodes configured with the nanochannel, that is further configured to provide contact of the macromolecule with an enzyme to cleave the macromolecule to form a fragment of the macromolecule. Also disclosed are methods of using the microfluidic device for detecting and identifying a property of the fragment of the macromolecule. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252236 | TUMOR STEM CELLS - Tumor stem cells can be obtained by culturing a tumor cell population, and exposing the cultured tumor cell population to free radicals. In certain embodiments, the free radical agent can be a nitric oxide (NO) donor. In one embodiment, the free radical agent can be Diethylenetriamine NONOate (DETA NONOate) or agents that constitutively increase cellular nitric oxide, such as phosphodiesterase inhibitors or L-arginine, or agents that increase NO synthase in the population. The methods can further include inducing stem cells present in the population to expand and/or inducing dedifferentiation of tumor cells into tumor stem cells. Additionally, the present invention provides methods of selecting stem cells from a tumor cell population. Another aspect provides methods of screening for anti-tumor stem cell teherapeutic compounds by providing high nitric oxide (HNO) tumor cells, exposing the HNO cells to at least one compound, assessing one or more indicators of HNO cell health and determining toxicity of the compound to HNO tumor cells. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252237 | CYTOMETRY SYSTEM WITH INTERFEROMETRIC MEASUREMENT - This disclosure concerns methods and apparatus for interferometric spectroscopic measurements of particles with higher signal to noise ratio utilizing an infrared light beam that is split into two beams. At least one beam may be directed through a measurement volume containing a sample including a medium. The two beams may then be recombined and measured by a detector. The phase differential between the two beams may be selected to provide destructive interference when no particle is present in the measurement volume. A sample including medium with a particle is introduced to the measurement volume and the detected change resulting from at least one of resonant mid-infrared absorption, non-resonant mid-infrared absorption, and scattering by the particle may be used to determine a property of the particle. A wide range of properties of particles may be determined, wherein the particles may include living cells. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252238 | POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION DETECTION SYSTEM - The present invention relates to methods and kits for nucleic acid detection in an assay system. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252239 | Primers and Methods for the Detection and Discrimination of Nucleic Acids - The present invention provides novel primers and methods for the detection of specific nucleic acid sequences. The primers and methods of the invention are useful in a wide variety of molecular biology applications and are particularly useful in allele specific PCR. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252240 | CRYOEMBEDDED CELL CONCENTRATES, METHODS FOR MAKING, AND METHODS FOR USING - Methods for preparing a cryoembedded cell concentrate are disclosed. The cryoembedded cell concentrate can be sectioned for use in methods (e.g., immunohistochemistry assays, immunocytochemistry assays, methods that use light or fluorescent microscopy, in situ hybridization assays, or diagnostic methods). Also disclosed are kits comprising cryoembedded cell concentrates. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252241 | METHOD OF DISTINGUISHING INFLAMMATORY PATHOGEN CAUSING ACUTE RESPIRATORY INFECTION - The present invention provides a method of distinguishing a respiratory pathogen causing acute respiratory infection, wherein a pathogen to be distinguished is a pathogen colonizing the respiratory tract, the method comprising: | 2013-09-26 |
20130252242 | SOYBEAN EVENT 3560.4.3.5 AND COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE IDENTIFICATION AND/OR DETECTION THEREOF - Compositions and methods related to transgenic glyphosate/ALS inhibitor-tolerant soybean plants are provided. Specifically, soybean plants having a 3560.4.3.5 event which imparts tolerance to glyphosate and at least one ALS-inhibiting herbicide are provided. The soybean plant harboring the 3560.4.3.5 event at the recited chromosomal location comprises genomic/transgene junctions having at least the polynucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO:10 and/or 11. The characterization of the genomic insertion site of the 3560.4.3.5 event provides for an enhanced breeding efficiency and enables the use of molecular markers to track the transgene insert in the breeding populations and progeny thereof. Various methods and compositions for the identification, detection, and use of the soybean 3560.4.3.5 events are provided. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252243 | METHODS OF DETERMINING POTENCY OF CHEMICALLY-SYNTHESIZED OLIGONUCLEOTIDES - Provided herein are methods for determining potency of RNAi agents. Such methods include, but are not limited to, cell-based and cell-free assays that measure binding of an RNAi agent with Ago2 or that measure Ago2 activity in the presence of such RNAi agents. Also provided are assays that determine potency of RNAi agents by assessing their ability to compete with other RNAi agents, including control RNAi agents, for binding and/or activation of Ago2. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252244 | METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING OLFACTORY RECEPTOR INCLUDED IN ONE OLFACTORY CELL - The present invention provides a novel method for identifying an olfactory receptor included in one olfactory cell. In the present invention, amplified is the cDNA derived from the mRNA of the one olfactory cell by a PCR method using a forward primer represented by SEQ ID: 01 and a reverse primer represented by SEQ ID: 02. Subsequently, determined is whether or not a gene sequence of the amplified cDNA is identical to one gene sequence included in gene sequences coding for olfactory receptors included in the mouse olfactory receptor group A. Finally, determined is that, if the gene sequence of the cDNA is identical to the one gene sequence in the previous step, the olfactory receptor included in the one olfactory cell is the olfactory receptor corresponding to the one gene sequence which is identical to the gene sequence of the cDNA in the previous step. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252245 | METHOD FOR DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF A GYNAECOLOGICAL GROWTH - The invention relates to a method for detecting the presence of a gynaecological growth, in particular for the diagnosis of endometriosis. The invention also relates to a method of identifying a biomarker for detecting the presence of a gynaecological growth and to biomarkers identified by said method. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252246 | Methods And Systems For Mass Spectrometry - The present invention relates generally to mass spectrometry. The present invention relates more particularly to methods and systems for use in mass spectrometric identification of a variety of analytes, including high molecular weight species such as proteins. One embodiment of the invention is a method for analyzing an analyte. The method includes nebulizing a suspension of the analyte in a solvent with a surface acoustic wave transducer; and performing mass spectrometry on the nebulized suspension. The surface acoustic wave transducer can be used, for example, to transfer non-volatile peptides and proteins (as well as other analyztes, such as oligonucleotides and polymers) to the gas phase at atmospheric pressure. Nebulization using surface acoustic waves can be conducted in a discontinuous or pulsed mode, similar to that used in MALDI, or in a continuous mode, as in ESI. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252247 | KIT FOR SCREENING FOR SKIN-ACTIVATING SUBSTANCES AND COMPRISING THE KLOTHO GENE, AND METHOD FOR SCREENING FOR SKIN-ACTIVATING SUBSTANCES USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a kit for screening for skin-activating substances, and to a method for screening for skin-activating substances using same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a kit for screening for skin-activating substances and to a method for screening for skin-activating substances using same, in which candidates for inducing the expression of the klotho gene are separated from skin cells by the screening kit comprising the klotho gene, also known as the anti-aging gene, and the separated candidates are refined, thus screening for skin-activating substances such as moisturizing, anti-aging, or whitening substances. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252248 | DETECTION OF NEISSERIA MENINGITIDIS BY LOOP MEDIATED ISOTHERMAL AMPLIFICATION - The invention provides a LAMP assay for detection of meningococcal disease, the test comprising at least one nucleic acid primer set capable of detecting | 2013-09-26 |
20130252249 | Method for Separating and Detecting an Analyte - A method for separating and analyzing an analyte is provided which comprises, in a first position, transferring a liquid sample to a multiwell plate with a pipette tip, replacing the tips in the tip rack in the same position, and re-using the pipette tips for aspirating and dispensing liquid. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252250 | CLONED TRANSMEMBRANE RECEPTOR FOR 24-HYDROXYLATED VITAMIN D COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF - The instant invention relates to the use of 24-hydroxylated vitamin D compounds as therapeutics in mammalian bone fracture repair. In addition, the instant invention relates to novel 24-hydroxylated vitamin D compound receptors which can be employed in the development of compounds capable of facilitating fracture repair in animals. The instant invention also relates to nucleic acids encoding such receptors as well as vectors, host cells, transgenic animals comprising such nucleic acids and screening assays employing such receptors. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252251 | METHOD FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND/OR PROGNOSIS OF INFLAMMATORY STATES - A method for the diagnosis and/or prognosis of inflammatory states, and the use of at least one soluble receptor-binding (RBD), for the identification and quantication of the expression of membrane receptors present on the surface of target granulocytes, said identification and quantification taking place at a given time or during a given time interval, and allowing the diagnosis and/or prognosis of inflammatory states in a mammal. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252252 | CLONED TRANSMEMBRANE RECEPTOR FOR 24-HYDROXYLATED VITAMIN D COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF - The instant invention relates to the use of 24-hydroxylated vitamin D compounds as therapeutics in mammalian bone fracture repair. In addition, the instant invention relates to novel 24-hydroxylated vitamin D compound receptors which can be employed in the development of compounds capable of facilitating fracture repair in animals. The instant invention also relates to nucleic acids encoding such receptors as well as vectors, host cells, transgenic animals comprising such nucleic acids and screening assays employing such receptors. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252253 | PLANT DIACYLGLYCEROL ACYLTRANSFERASES - This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a diacylglycerol acyltransferase. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the diacylglycerol acyltransferase, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the diacylglycerol acyltransferase in a transformed host cell. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252254 | Procalcitonin gene expression as a precise biomarker of aging process - The invention relates to a method for diagnosis and/or complications and/or risk assessment of aging, in particular of aging process, wherein a determination of the marker procalcitonin (PCT: SEQ ID No. 1) or a partial peptide or fragment thereof or if contained in a marker combination (Panel, Cluster) is carried out on a patient within normal value ranges of leucocytes under investigation. The invention further relates to invent new drugs, a diagnostic device and a kit for carrying out said method. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252255 | BLADDER CANCER DIAGNOSIS COMPOSITION CONTAINING APE1/REF-1 AND BLADDER CANCER DIAGNOSTIC KIT USING SAME - Provided are a bladder cancer diagnosis composition containing APE1/Ref-1, a bladder cancer diagnostic kit containing an antibody which specifically binds to the APE1/Ref-1, and a method of measuring APE1/Ref-1 concentration in biological samples through an antigen-antibody binding reaction using the antibody which specifically binds to the APE1/Ref-1. According to the invention, the APE1/Ref-1 protein concentration in serum of bladder cancer patients is significantly higher than in healthy subjects, and more particularly, it significantly increases in the serum of patients with stage 2 or later bladder cancer. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252256 | FUSION PROTEIN HAVING LUMINESCENCE ACTIVITY - The fusion protein comprising (1) a first region comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 18 and (2) a second region comprising an amino acid sequence for a polypeptide containing at least one cysteine residue for binding to other useful compound via the thiol group can be modified by chemical modification, and thus has a high catalytic ability for a luminescence activity and is highly available for general purposes. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252257 | QUANTIFICATION OF CIRCULATING STEM AND PROGENITOR CELLS AS A MEANS OF ASSESSING EFFICACY OF NATUROPATHIC INTERVENTIONS - Disclosed are tests, correlations and “theranostic” interventions aimed at optimizing general health through quantification of cells with regenerative potential in circulation. Some embodiments include use of circulating endothelial progenitor cell (EPC) testing as a means of quantifying general health status in a patient. The combination of EPC testing together with a naturopathic intervention, wherein the selection and dosage of said naturopathic intervention is tailored based on said quantitative test is provided. In other embodiments, regenerative cells are selected from the group comprising of very small embryonic like cells (VSEL), CD34 cells with hematopoietic potential, and circulating mesenchymal stem cells (MSC). Naturopathic interventions include recommendations of lifestyle modification, dietary supplements, intravenous vitamins, detoxification, acupuncture, and guided imagery. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252258 | RAPID SCREENING OF MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES - Methods and systems for rapid and efficient screening of monoclonal antibodies and antibody-secreting cells, and particularly of single antibody-secreting cells, for both primary and functional characteristics, and particularly cell to cell interactions, in a microfluidic system, in particular an inverted open microwell system, where the particle(s) is not bound to a substrate. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252259 | Methods for the Detection of Circulating Tumor Cells - The present invention provides methods for revealing, detecting, and analyzing circulating tumor cells in the blood of a subject. Revealing detectable circulating tumor cells allows for early stage detection and diagnosis in addition to long term prognosis in subjects with cancer. Additionally, enrichment allows for robust detection and clinically meaningful analysis of low volume samples for use in clinical settings as well as innovative methods for the treatment of cancers. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252260 | USE OF AMINO ACID SEQUENCES FROM MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS OR CORRESPONDING NUCLEIC ACIDS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND PREVENTION OF TUBERCULAR INFECTION, DIAGNOSTIC KIT AND VACCINE THEREFROM - The present invention refers to the use of gene sequences or portions thereof characterized in that the same belong to the classes of in vitro and ex vivo induced, repressed or conserved genes in | 2013-09-26 |
20130252261 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC TESTS INCLUDING SULFONIC ACID COMPOUND - The invention provides compositions, kits, and methods for performing colorimetric analysis. A substrate is reacted to generate a chromogenic reaction product, and a reaction stop reagent that is a sulfonic acid is added to stop and stabilize the reaction product. The absorbance properties of the chromogenic reaction product can be maintained over significantly longer periods of time of that of conventional reagents and methods. The sulfonic acid can be used in assays such as ELISAs in order to provide a more accurate and safer detection of analytes in a biological sample. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252262 | DROPLET-BASED AFFINITY ASSAYS - A method of detecting a target analyte in a sample, including executing electrowetting-mediated droplet operations and thereby: combining one or more immunoassay reagent droplets comprising magnetically-responsive beads having affinity for the target analyte with one or more sample droplets potentially comprising the target analyte to yield a first combined droplet; beginning with the combined droplet, effecting a droplet-based washing protocol to wash the magnetically-responsive beads to yield a first washed droplet comprising the washed magnetically responsive beads; and combining the droplet comprising the washed magnetically responsive beads with a droplet comprising a reporter molecule having affinity for target analyte captured on the magnetically-responsive beads to yield a second combined droplet; beginning with the second combined droplet, effecting a droplet-based washing protocol to wash the magnetically-responsive beads to yield a second washed droplet comprising the washed magnetically responsive beads; detecting a signal from the second washed droplet which corresponds to the presence, absence and/or quantity of the analyte in the sample. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252263 | METHODS OF MEASURING ADAMTS 13-MEDIATED IN VIVO CLEAVAGE OF VON WILLEBRAND FACTOR AND USES THEREOF - The invention generally relates to methods of measuring cleaved von Willebrand factor (VWF) fragments. More specifically, the invention relates to methods of measuring the ability of a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with a thrombospondin type 1 motif, member 13 (ADAMTS13) to cleave VWF in vivo. The invention also relates to methods of using various animal models which demonstrate ADAMTS13 activity similar to that of a human. The invention further relates to methods of measuring the cleavage products of rVWF in mammals, particularly in humans and in human plasma. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252264 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE EVALUATION OF RENAL INJURY USING HYALURONIC ACID - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for monitoring, diagnosis, prognosis, and determination of treatment regimens in subjects suffering from or suspected of having a renal injury. In particular, the invention relates to using assays that detect one or more of hyaluronic acid (HA) as diagnostic and prognostic biomarker assays in renal injuries. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252265 | METHOD FOR TESTING FOR CEREBRAL INFARCTION VIA CARTILAGE ACIDIC PROTEIN 1 - A test method for diagnosing cerebral infarction, a test method for diagnosing the disease type of cerebral infarction, and a test method for predicting prognosis of cerebral infarction in a subject animal, which test methods comprise the step of measuring the amount of cartilage acidic protein 1 in a blood sample collected from the animal. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252266 | P-SELECTIN ASSOCIATED WITH EOSINOPHILS AS A MARKER FOR ASTHMA AND CORRELATING WITH B-1 INTEGRIN ACTIVATION - Methods are provided for the detection of P-selectin associated with eosinophils and for the use of P-selectin as a biological marker for asthma. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to methods for detecting P-selectin in a sample containing eosinophils and quantifying the total number of eosinophils. In another embodiment, the present invention relates a method for determining the proportion of eosinophils that are P-selectin positive and positive for at least partially activated β-1 integrin. In yet another embodiment, the present invention relates to kits for the detection of P-selectin and for the detection of eosinophils that are both P-selectin positive and positive for at least partially activated β-1 integrin. In still yet another embodiment, the invention relates to a method for monitoring a biological condition. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252267 | URINE AND SERUM BIOMARKERS ASSOCIATED WITH DIABETIC NEPHROPATHY - Described are uses of urine and serum biomarkers in diagnosing diabetic nephropathy, staging diabetic nephropathy, monitoring diabetic nephropathy progress, and assessing efficacy of diabetic nephropathy treatments. These biomarkers include urine precursor alpha-2-HS-glycoprotein, urine alpha-1 antitrypsin, urine alpha-1 acid glycoprotein, urine osteopontin, serum osteopontin, their fragments, and combinations thereof. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252268 | Enzyme substrates for visualizing acidic organelles - The present invention relates to the visualization of acidic organelles based upon organelle enzyme activity. The organelle substrates of the invention are specific for enzyme activity of the organelle and label these organelles, such as lysosomes, rendering them visible and easily observed. Substrates of the present invention include substrates that produce a fluorescent signal. The fluorogenic acidic organelle enzyme substrates of this invention are designed to provide high fluorescence at low pH values and are derivatized to permit membrane permeation through both outer and organelle membranes of intact cells and can be used for staining cells at very low concentrations. They can be used for monitoring enzyme activity in cells at very low concentrations and are not toxic to living cells or tissues. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252269 | PROCUREMENT EXTRACTION BAG - There is disclosed a method of procuring allograft tissue. In an embodiment, the method includes inserting an allograft through an opening into a procurement extraction container, sealing the opening, adding extraction fluid through a second opening, agitating the fluid, collecting the fluid for detection of contamination, and sealing the second opening. There is disclosed a procurement extraction container. In one embodiment, the container includes a wall defining an interior to receive the allograft, an opening into the interior, sized to receive the allograft, a closure device for the opening, the closure device providing a hermetic seal, a second opening providing a second passageway into the interior, the second opening having a connector interface and a second closure device providing a hermetic seal so as to provide, with the first closure and the at least one wall, a sterile barrier. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252270 | TOXICITY SCREENING METHODS - Methods of evaluating an anti-tumor compound based on in vitro assays are disclosed. The methods may determine a potency/efficacy of the anti-tumor compound as well as a toxicity of the anti-tumor compound to non-cancerous cells. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252271 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTION OF MICROBIAL GROWTH IN A SPECIMEN CONTAINER - A method for determining whether microbial growth is occurring within a specimen container includes steps of incubating the specimen container and obtaining a series of measurement data points while the specimen container is incubated and storing the data points in a machine-readable memory. The series of measurement data points represent a growth curve of microbial growth within the specimen container. The methods determine a positive condition of microbial growth within the container from the measurement data points. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252272 | Method and Apparatus for Tracking the Motion of Molecules in a Microscope - An apparatus and method for measuring the mobility of molecules in a sample are disclosed. Molecules in a sample are tagged with a dye having active and inactive states that are generated by exposing dye to light of an activation wavelength and an inactivation wavelength, respectively, the activation wavelength being different from the inactivation wavelength. The sample is illuminated in a microscope with a light pattern that includes a first region in which the dye is activated and a second adjacent region in which the first dye is inactivated. After the sample is so illuminated, an image of the activated first molecules is recorded when the first molecules are illuminated with light of an excitation wavelength. Molecules having the first dye in the inactive state are distinguishable from molecules having the first dye in the active state in the microscope when illuminated with light of the excitation wavelength. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252273 | ORGANOMETALLIC FLUORESCENT SENSORS FOR NITRIC OXIDE DETECTION AND IMAGING - Disclosed herein are methods of detecting the presence and/or concentration of nitric oxide using organometallic complexes and changes in fluorescence. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252274 | Surface Modified Metal Nano-Particle and Use Thereof - The present invention provides a metal nanoparticle that is surface-modified with a hydrophilic or hydrophobic functional group, and a composition for optical detection comprising the same. The surface-modified nanoparticles according to the present invention form clusters suitable for optical detection, for example, suitable as an X-ray contrast agent, and have surface plasmon energy in the visible region, thereby being usefully applied to a variety of optical detection methods. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252275 | DEVICE AND METHOD UTILIZING A METALLIC NANOPARTICLE ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE FOR DETECTING A TARGET SUBSTANCE - Disclosed is a device and method allowing a trace amount of a target substance to be detected. A metallic nanoparticle assembly structure is formed of metallic nanoparticles assembled together and modified with a host molecule allowing the target substance to specifically adhere thereto. A metallic nanorod is modified with a host molecule allowing the target substance to specifically adhere thereto. The metallic nanorod is conjugated to the metallic nanoparticle assembly structure by the target substance. An extinction spectrum of localized surface plasmon resonance or a surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) spectrum induced in the metallic nanoparticle assembly structure and the metallic nanostructure is measured with a spectroscope. The target substance is detected based on that spectrum. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252276 | SAMPLE ANALYZER AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - A sample analyzer prepares a measurement sample from a blood sample or a body fluid sample which differs from the blood sample; measures the prepared measurement sample; obtains characteristic information representing characteristics of the components in the measurement sample; sets either a blood measurement mode for measuring the blood sample, or a body fluid measurement mode for measuring the body fluid sample as an operating mode; and measures the measurement sample prepared from the blood sample by executing operations in the blood measurement mode when the blood measurement mode has been set, and measuring the measurement sample prepared from the body fluid sample by executing operations in the body fluid measurement mode that differs from the operations in the blood measurement mode when the body fluid measurement mode has been set, is disclosed. A computer program product is also disclosed. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252277 | METHOD OF OPERATION OF FERMENTATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE CONTAINING GASEOUS SUBSTRATE - The present disclosure provides methods of gaseous substrate fermentation comprising: adding gaseous substrate into an aqueous medium in a bioreactor. The methods of the present disclosure comprise: measuring cell density; adjusting input of gaseous substrate to increase cell density; changing specific CO uptake in predetermined amounts. | 2013-09-26 |
20130252278 | PROCESS OF APPLICATION PROCEDURES THROUGH CELL BIOLOGY FOR ANIMAL USE - Process of application procedures through cell biology for animal use, the invention is applied to the field of cell biology, specifically the isolation, in vitro culture, cryopreservation, cell differentiation and application of mesenchymal stem cells derived from adipose tissue of animals for autologous cell therapy purposes. Strategically seeks to establish, from the adipose tissue collection, all events resulting in schematic form, in order to obtain a homogeneous extract of mesenchymal stem cells. In this invention, it is proposed a dynamic which allows the use of mesenchymal stem cells in veterinary cell therapy found in centers distant from the cell culture laboratory, since the transportation time of tissue and mesenchymal stem cells does not exceeds 78 hours after the their processing. | 2013-09-26 |