41st week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 41 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090253535 | GOLF BALL WITH NEGATIVE HARDNESS GRADIENT CORE - A golf ball comprising a single layer core and a cover layer disposed about the single layer core, the single layer core being formed from a substantially homogenous formulation and comprising a geometric center and an outer surface, the single layer core further comprising an inner core region disposed about the geometric center and having a thickness of about 5 mm or lower, an outer core region adjacent the outer core surface and having a thickness of about 5 mm or lower, and an intermediate core region disposed between the inner and outer core regions. The single layer core has a first hardness disposed within the inner core region, a second hardness disposed within the outer core region, and a third hardness disposed within the intermediate core region, wherein the first hardness and second hardness are greater than the third hardness and a hardness of the outer surface is substantially the same as or lower than a hardness of the geometric center. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253536 | Height Adjustable Golf Tee - A height adjustable golf tee includes an elongated shank having a ball supporting top end, a tapered bottom end and tab structure projecting outwardly from the shank and arranged in a vertically spaced relationship between the top end and the bottom end of the shank. An adjustable stop member is mounted for separate vertical and rotational movement on the shank from an unlocked position to a locked position. The adjustable stop member is formed with an internal cavity having a surface for rotationally receiving the tab structure and providing an interference member frictionally engageable with the tab structure to effect the locking position. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253537 | LOOP STICK - The invention consists of a blade for a hockey stick, comprising: a blade portion, with a forehand side and a backhand side and a loop extending from the one or both sides of the blade portion, with the loop dimensioned to enclose a hockey puck. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253538 | Baseball/Softball Batting Glove Training Aid Utilizing Magnets for Correct Knuckle Alignment - A pair of interlocking batting gloves which may be worn by a batter during practice and during play to improve the batter's grip on the bat. A first of the two gloves in which each glove has a disc magnet attached to the outer peripheral edge of the index finger and a second of the two gloves has a polar opposite magnet attached to the outer peripheral edge of the little finger. The magnets thus positioned connect and lock together providing the proper grip for the batter, aligning the middle knuckles of the left and right hands. The attractive magnetic force will connect the gloves when the magnets overlap their magnetic fields, thus eliminating the need for the batter to have previous knowledge of how to grip the bat correctly. The magnetic connection draws the left and right hand together aligning the middle knuckles of the left and right hand forming proper grip for swinging a bat. The physical connection of the magnets provides an audible “click” to provide auditory feedback, in addition to physical feedback, to the batter to reinforce correct training. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253539 | Weighted end cap for lacrosse stick - An end cap for a lacrosse stick is provided. The end cap includes a cover configured for being placed over at least a portion of a shaft of a lacrosse stick. The end cap also includes a weighted member carried by the cover and configured for being at least partially located within the shaft of the lacrosse stick when the cover is placed over at least a portion of the shaft of the lacrosse stick. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253540 | Bat With Flexible Handle - Included herein is a bat for striking a ball. The bat comprises a barrel portion, transition portion attached to the barrel portion, and a handle portion attached to the transition portion. The handle portion includes a longitudinal axis and a plurality of planes substantially parallel to the axis. The adjacent planes of the plurality of planes are positioned to define apertures substantially parallel to the axis. The planes and apertures are positioned to vary the flexibility of the handle and improve bat performance for a given swing speeds. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253541 | RETRACTABLE PROJECTILE DEVICE AND METHOD - This application relates to a retractable device that takes the retractable leash concept and adapts it to a projectile. The tethered projectile can be advanced by the user by kicking, throwing, hitting, or any other method of advancing a projectile. When the user initially advances the projectile, for example by throwing, the momentum of the projectile overcomes the spring force and the projectile advances a certain distance relative to the force applied to it. Once the projectile' s momentum diminishes to a level below the spring force, the spring causes the spool to reverse direction and the slack is taken up and the projectile is retrieved. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253542 | ROTARY DISC - The configuration of teeth ( | 2009-10-08 |
20090253543 | HYDRAULIC CLUTCH CONTROL SYSTEM - A transmission includes two blocking valves that control fluid pressure to a plurality of clutches. The blocking valves are characterized by a plurality of states that result in at least three transmission operating conditions. Each of the three operating conditions is characterized by fluid pressure being unavailable to at least one of the clutches. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253544 | Hydraulic Clutch Control System - A transmission includes two blocking valves that control fluid pressure to a plurality of clutches. The blocking valves are characterized by a plurality of states that result in at least three transmission operating conditions. Each of the three operating conditions is characterized by fluid pressure being unavailable to a respective one of the plurality of clutches. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253545 | PLANETARY GEARSET - A planetary gearset ( | 2009-10-08 |
20090253546 | Integrated Motor Cooling/Clutch Backfill System For Use In A Hybrid Transmission - A fluid is supplied to a housing of a hybrid transmission. An overall system line pressure is elevated to induce leakage of the fluid through a control system. The leaked fluid is flowed through at least one backfill passage to the housing of the hybrid transmission. The leaked fluid is flowed over the motors disposed within the housing to cool the motors. The fluid that is flowed over the motors is collected to create a head pressure within the housing. The head pressure forces the collected fluid upwards within the transmission housing and into clutches that are disposed therein. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253547 | Driveline on Truck - A device and a method for engaging and disengaging a longitudinal differential ( | 2009-10-08 |
20090253548 | TORQUE VECTORING AXLE ASSEMBLY - In at least one embodiment of the present invention, a torque vectoring axle assembly for a non-driven axle of a motor vehicle is provided. The assembly comprises a first torque vectoring system ( | 2009-10-08 |
20090253549 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A structure is given where the automatic transmission includes a planetary gear unit, a plurality of engagement elements to disconnect or fix elements of the planetary gear unit, a variable speed control that selects a low-speed forward gear as the vehicle first starts to move, a high-speed forward gear when the vehicle is moving forward, and a reverse gear when the vehicle is moving reverse by disconnecting or fixing the plurality of engagement elements. Embodiments may provide an advantage in layout by reducing a high-torque starting element and a forward/reverse shift element into a single planetary gear unit. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253550 | Powertrain Having a Damper Installed Directly to Engine Output and Method of Assembling Same - A hybrid powertrain includes an engine driving an engine output member, such as a crankshaft. A damper is directly connected to the engine output member, and a transmission input shaft is directly connected to the damper, for common rotation therewith. A dry damper is configured to allow the hybrid powertrain to be characterized by a lack of either a flexplate or a flywheel. A method of manufacturing a hybrid powertrain is also provided, including assembling a fully-functional hybrid transmission at a first manufacturing facility and assembling a fully-functional engine by joining a dry damper to an engine at a second manufacturing facility different from the first. Each of the fully-functional engine and hybrid transmission may be tested separately from the other. The fully-functional engine and hybrid transmission may then be shipped to a common assembly facility, and dry-mated at the common assembly facility, forming an assembled hybrid powertrain. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253551 | HYDRAULIC CLUTCH CONTROL MECHANIZATION WITH ALL-MODE DEFAULT FOR USE IN A MULTIMODE HYBRID TRANSMISSION - A transmission includes first, second, third, and fourth clutches, first and second shift valves, and first, second, third, and fourth trim valves. Each trim valve is operative to control fluid pressure to a respective one of the first, second, third, and fourth clutches. The transmission also includes a controller. The controller is electrically operatively connected to the first and second shift valves and the first, second, third, and fourth trim valves to selectively provide a first clutch configuration for operating in a first mode and a second clutch configuration for operating in a second mode. The transmission also includes a clutch control mechanization for selectively moving to clutch configuration to a default position in the event power to the transmission is lost. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253552 | Hydraulic Control Module for Vehicle Transmission and Diagnostic Detection Method for the Same - The present invention provides advanced hardware diagnostic detection for the clutch control components in a hydraulic control module of a multi-mode hybrid transmission. The detection scheme of the present invention utilizes pressure switch sensors to detect the position of each of the valves associated with the clutch control mechanization. The mechanization of these sensors with the valves provides the ability to clearly define the position of each of the valves, while also enabling the transmission electro-hydraulic control module (TEHCM) to diagnose the state of health of each pressure switch. This will allow the diagnostics to differentiate between a failed switch and a failed (e.g., “stuck” or “out of position”) valve. The present invention offers the ability to safely diagnose the clutch control components in a power transmission, while preventing unexpected and undesired shift sequencing within the transmission. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253553 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO REDUCE STALL DURING DECELERATION FUEL SHUT OFF - A method of controlling fuel injection in an engine of a vehicle comprising of deactivating a fuel injector of the engine during a deceleration condition of the vehicle; and reactivating the fuel injector when a rate of change of a powertrain shaft deceleration is greater than a threshold. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253554 | Personal workout management system - The invention relates to an interactive exercise management system. The system may be used for improving a workout environment for a specific user or group of users, tracking exercise information, and providing future workout information. The system, and method of using the system, allows for a specific user or group of users to control their workout environmental conditions. The conditions that may be controlled include, but are not limited to, sight, sound, smell and climate. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253555 | Inner Circle Mouse Pad - An exercise ring with properties ideally suited for exercising by a user sitting at a desk or work station is disclosed. The exercise ring is nested within the outer rim of a computer mouse pad such that a user may easily remove the device and use it while seated at a desk or work station and serves the second function as a wrist rest when mounted on the mouse pad. The exercise ring is made of elastic material that exhibits high visco-elastic properties when being manually stretched and contracted. The unique visco-elastic properties cause the exercise ring to exert a larger force on the user's muscles when the ring is being stretched and a smaller force is exerted on the user's muscles while the ring is being contracted. This combination of exercise ring properties has been found to provide an optimum work out when exercising in a confined space and reduces the chance of the user being impacted by an accidentally released exercise ring. Frequent exercise is encouraged by additional embodiments that introduce new exercise regimens to the user and track the users exercise habits. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253556 | EXERCISE MAT - This invention relates to an exercise mat that provides reference points and orientation for exercises. In one embodiment, the present invention provides an exercise mat for ensuring exercises are performed properly by providing a series of markings and/or notations. In another embodiment, the invention provides a method of performing an exercise by describing physical movements in conjunction with markings. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253557 | GYMNASTIC APPARATUS - The invention relates to a gymnastic apparatus having a rigid bar provided with at least two gripping areas for manual holding by a user and having at least two elastic ropes fitted to end regions of the bar. The gymnastic apparatus is characterized in that for the detachable fastening of the ropes to the end regions of the bar fastening means are provided, the fastening means are set up for manual release and fitting of the ropes by a user in such a way that for different gymnastic exercises ropes with a first elasticity can be replaced by ropes with a second elasticity, different from the first elasticity, by a user of the gymnastic apparatus. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253558 | Bicycling exercise apparatus - A method for doing an upper body spinning exercise whereby the operator rotates hand pedals attached to crank arms resulting in the spinning of a wheel for the purpose of exercising the upper body. This may be done in a class or group setting under the direction of an instructor and may be done to the accompaniment of music or verbal direction. The rotation of the wheel may be resisted by a friction or magnetic device and each crank arm engages the wheel independently of the other crank arm such that the operator can pedal with one hand while the other hand rests. The operator may also rotate each pedal at a different cadence than the other pedal. The operator may rotate the pedals such that the orientation of the crank arms is 180 degrees apart, 90 relative to each other or any angle of separation relative to each other. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253559 | Treadmill apparatus - A treadmill apparatus comprising a rigid member movably supported overhead of a user wherein the rigid member has guiding arrangement for guiding a handle of the rigid member through a path having a vertical component, and wherein said handle has a biasing arrangement for biasing the handle toward an upper end of the path. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253560 | WEIGHTED EXERCISE DEVICE AND SECURING SYSTEM - A novel apparatus and method is disclosed for securing clothing or an object of weight against a body with one or more double locking securing wraps as well as overlapping double lock securing wraps. One lock is created between the edge of the object and the inside of the securing wrap while the other lock is created between the end of the wrap and the outside of the object or the outside of a securing wrap. Hook and loop fasteners are used to create the edge locks which prevent the object from sliding out from under the securing wrap. Weighted ankles, wrists, pants and vest system are also disclosed which incorporate the double locking system. The system allows for a wide range of size adjustability including the ability to add tension between the locks for additional security. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253561 | EXERCISE APPARATUS AND METHOD - An exercise apparatus is disclosed, including a body portion, a first foot extension, connected to the body portion closer to a bottom of the body portion than to a top of the body portion, and a second foot extension connected to the body portion closer to the bottom of the body portion than to the top of the body portion. The exercise apparatus may also include a first bracing device connected to the body portion closer to the top of the body portion than to the bottom of the body portion, and a second bracing device connected to the body portion closer to the top of the body portion than to the bottom of the body portion. The exercise apparatus may further include a first cord attached to a resistance device, wherein an individual can pull the first cord in order to cause the resistance device to exert a tension force on the first cord and thereby on the individual. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253562 | Power expander - A power expander being adapted of counting times of breast expanding, it comprises a first and a second handle, a slide seat, a plurality of elastic members and a counter, wherein the slide seat is connected to the first handle to be movable relatively within a limited range; one end of each of the elastic members is connected to a second handle, the other end is connected to the slide seat; the counting member is connected to the slide seat to contact an actuating member of the first handle. Thereby, when a user exerts force on the first and the second handle to stretch the elastic members, elastic members move the slide seat; the slide seat is moved relatively to the first handle, the actuating member contacts to press the counting member to do a counting action. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253563 | TOOL REPLACING DEVICE - A tool replacing device including a case member is disclosed. In the case member, engaging balls supported between a holding member and a movable member is projected into the holding member by an extruding surface of the movable member, resiliently urged by a second spring, thereby allowing a tool to be engaged. By pressing the movable member against a resilient urging force of the second spring, the engaging balls can be moved in the movable member. Also, since there are provided shock sensors for detecting a moving distance of the holding member holding the tool, collision or the like of the tool can be detected. Even if power supply is stopped, the present tool replacing device can hold the tool. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253564 | Multi-Path Interfolding Apparatus And Method - An interfolding apparatus and method, utilize, first and second sheet-cutting-and-overlapping arrangements and an interfolding arrangement simultaneously mounted and operatively interconnected in a common frame, for alternatively selectively forming a first or a second interfolded pattern having a given folded width, without replacement of components of the interfolding apparatus. The first interfolded pattern is formed from a first stream of overlapped sheets of a first length cut from a web of sheet material fed along a first path extending through the first sheet-cutting-and-overlapping arrangement to the interfolding arrangement. The second interfolded pattern is formed from a stream of overlapped sheets of a second length cut from the web of sheet material fed along a second path extending through the second sheet-cutting-and-overlapping arrangement to the interfolding arrangement. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253565 | SEPARATOR ARRANGEMENT IN SANITARY DESIGN - A separator arrangement includes a separator having a drum with a vertical rotation axis. The drum is placed on a rotatable drive spindle and is surrounded by a shroud. The drum is rotatable during operation by a drive device at a rotation speed of more than 1000 rpm but less than 8500 rpm. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253566 | Clean Transportation System - A transportation system for transporting a biological material container between a sterile field and a nonsterile field and substantially maintaining sterility of the biological material container includes a housing assembly that removably houses the biological material container. The system also includes a port defined by the housing assembly, and the port provides communication into the biological material container from outside the housing assembly. The housing assembly includes a first member that covers a first portion of the biological material container such that a second portion of the biological material container extends from the first member. The housing assembly also includes a second member that covers the second portion of the biological material container. The second member is removably coupled to the first member to expose the second portion of the biological material container. A keying member that keys the transportation system in a centrifuge is also disclosed. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253567 | GLASS SUBSTRATE FOR FLAT PANEL DISPLAY, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND DISPLAY PANEL EMPLOYING THE SAME - The present invention provides a glass substrate for flat panel display in which yellowing occurring in a case of forming silver electrodes on glass substrate surface is inhibited. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253568 | Method of making ceramic articles using proteinous material - A method is disclosed for manufacturing a ceramic article that includes mixing at least one ceramic precursor inorganic ingredient, and at least one binder to form a plasticized mixture, wherein the binder includes a proteinous material. The mixture is extruded to form a green body. The green body can be heated to form the ceramic article. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253569 | PREPARATION OF A COMPOSITION OF A SWELLING T.O.T.-T.O.T. INTERLAYER - The invention relates to a method for preparing a composition comprising mineral particles, that is swelling TOT-TOT interlayer particles, formed by interlayering between: at least one non-swelling mineral phase formed by a stack of elementary laminae of the phyllogermanosilicate 2/1 type and of formula —(Si | 2009-10-08 |
20090253570 | High-temperature-stable ceramic layers and shaped bodies - A composition includes particles of an inorganic component A and particles of an inorganic component B which together can form a eutectic system and react at least partly with one another at a sintering temperature, resulting in formation of at least one ternary chemical compound of the spinel type. The composition can be applied to high-temperature-stable ceramic layers, coatings and shaped bodies and also their production, their uses and compositions for producing them. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253571 | Composite oxide particles and production method thereof - The invention intends to provide a precursor material for manufacturing dielectric fine particles, typically barium titanate particles, having uniform particle diameter and particle characteristics, and manufacturing method thereof. The composite oxide particles according to the present invention, which is the precursor material for barium titanate particles, substantially consists of 75 to 25 mol % barium titanate phase and 25 to 75 mol % titanium dioxide phase, and is produced by heat treating a mixed powder consisting of 100 mol % titanium dioxide particles and 25 to 75 mol % barium compound particles at 500° C. or more and less than 900° C. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253572 | REGENERATION OF IONIC LIQUID CATALYST USING A REGENERATION METAL IN THE PRESENCE OF ADDED HYDROGEN - A process for regenerating a used acidic ionic liquid catalyst comprising contacting the used ionic liquid catalyst with at least one ‘regeneration’ metal in a regeneration zone in the presence of added hydrogen under regeneration conditions for a time sufficient to increase the activity of the ionic liquid catalyst is described. In one embodiment, regeneration is conducted in the presence of a hydrocarbon solvent. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253573 | Catalyst composition and deposition method - Compositions and methods for depositing one or more metal or metal alloy films on substrates. The compositions contain a catalyst, one or more carrier particles and one or more water-soluble or water-dispersible organic compounds. Metal or metal alloys may be deposited on the substrates by electroless or electrolytic deposition. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253574 | CATALYST - Provided is a catalyst with a noble metal efficiently supported on the surfacemost thereof. A composite oxide-containing layer is formed on a catalyst carrier so as to contain a perovskite-type composite oxide represented by the following general formula (1) and an other composite oxide, and a noble metal layer is further formed on the catalyst carrier so as to be supported on the surfacemost of the catalyst carrier by immersing the catalyst carrier formed with the composite oxide-containing layer in an aqueous noble metal salt solution to impregnate the catalyst carrier with the aqueous noble metal salt solution: | 2009-10-08 |
20090253575 | PHOTOCATALYST DISPERSING ELEMENT, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PHOTOCATALYST DISPERSING ELEMENT, PHOTOCATALYST ELEMENT, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PHOTOCATALYST ELEMENT - A photocatalyst dispersing element includes: a photocatalyst material; and a solvent. A hydrogen-ion exponent of the solvent is in a range of pH 2.1 or more and pH 5.7 or less. A method for manufacturing a photocatalyst dispersing element includes: adjusting a hydrogen-ion exponent in a solvent to be in a range of inhibiting aggregation of a photocatalyst material and of suppressing lowering of a degree of catalytic activity of the photocatalyst material; and mixing the photocatalyst material with the solvent. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253576 | GROWTH MEDIUM - This invention relates to improved horticultural growth media. In particular, the invention relates to an improved horticultural growth media that includes coconut derived vegetative material, specifically coir. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253577 | WHEAT PLANTS HAVING INCREASED RESISTANCE TO IMIDAZOLINONE HERBICIDES - The present invention is directed to wheat plants having increased resistance to an imidazolinone herbicide. More particularly, the present invention includes wheat plants containing one or more IMI nucleic acids such as an Einkorn IMI cultivar. The present invention also includes seeds produced by these wheat plants and methods of controlling weeds in the vicinity of these wheat plants. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253578 | Ethylene Biosynthesis Inhibitor Compositions Suitable for Thermal Fogging Applications - The present invention generally relates to liquid compositions comprising an ethylene synthesis inhibitor for the treatment of crops suitable for thermal fogging applications. A preferred ethylene synthesis inhibitor is aminoethoxyvinylglycine hydrochloride (AVG HCl). | 2009-10-08 |
20090253579 | Methods of Applying Ethylene Biosynthesis Inhibitor Compositions by Thermal Fogging - The present invention generally relates to methods of thermal fogging ethylene synthesis inhibitor compositions for post-harvest treatment of crops. A preferred ethylene synthesis inhibitor is aminoethyoxyvinylglycine hydrochloride (AVG HCl). In a preferred embodiment, a method comprises producing a thermal fogging mist from said composition, wherein said thermal fogging mist contains particles of the ethylene synthesis inhibitor and applying an effective amount of said thermal fogging mist to said crops. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253580 | Growth of Boron Nanostructures with Controlled Diameter - A process for growth of boron-based nanostructures, such as nanotubes and nanowires, with a controlled diameter and with controlled chemical (such as composition, doping) as well as physical (such as electrical and superconducting) properties is described. The boron nanostructures are grown on a metal-substituted MCM-41 template with pores having a uniform pore diameter of less than approximately 4 nm, and can be doped with a Group Ia or Group IIa electron donor element during or after growth of the nanostructure. Preliminary data based on magnetic susceptibility measurements suggest that Mg-doped boron nanotubes have a superconducting transition temperature on the order of 100 K. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253581 | High Throughput Detection of Molecular Markers Based on AFLP and High Throughput Sequencing - The present invention relates to a high throughput method for the identification and detection of molecular markers wherein restriction fragments are generated and suitable adaptors comprising (sample-specific) identifiers are ligated. The adapter-ligated restriction fragments may be selectively amplified with adaptor compatible primers carrying selective nucleotides at their 3′ end. The amplified adapter-ligated restriction fragments are, at least partly, sequenced using high throughput sequencing methods and the sequence parts of the restriction fragments together with the sample-specific identifiers serve as molecular markers. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253582 | CHAMBER APPARATUS - This invention provides a system that allows a user to assemble a chamber apparatus that prohibits samples from leaking or mixing with other samples or chamber array wells, when they are inserted into an array well of the chamber apparatus. In addition, the chamber frame design allows for easy assembly and disassembly for simplified use and slide substrate scanning on conventional microarray scanners. Chamber apparatus includes a chamber frame with an upper integrated gasket and a lower integrated gasket, a substrate, and a substrate frame that positions and captures the substrate. The lower integrated gasket provides a single sealing surface between the chamber frame and the substrate. The upper integrated gasket interfaces with a chamber cover forming a compression seal that prevents sample loss due to evaporation during the hybridization process. The chamber frame and substrate frame have integrated features that allow them to align and fasten to each other by latching or snapping resulting in an optimal clamping force to produce a compression seal between the integrated lower gasket and the substrate. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253583 | Hematological Cancer Profiling System - A system for profiling lymphoma is provided that is based on the identification of sets of genes, which are characterized in that changes in expression of each gene within a set of genes can be correlated to one or more features of a specific lymphoma. The lymphoma profiling system provides for sets of “lymphoma profiling” genes and further provides for combinations of polynucleotide probes derived from one or more of the lymphoma profiling sets. These combinations of polynucleotide probes can be provided in solution or as an array. The combination of probes and the arrays can be used for disease prognosis, diagnosis, staging or grading, treatment management, monitoring of disease progression, predicting disease outcome or complications, and the like. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253584 | Method for the determination of the DNA methylation level of a CPG position in identical cells within a tissue sample - Aspects of the present invention relate to the determination of the DNA methylation level at one or more CpG position within cells of a defined type in a tissue sample. This methylation level is deduced from the total DNA methylation level of all cells of the sample and from the content of said cells of interest. In aspects of the invention, the cell content is determined by means of histopatholoy, staining methods, antibodies, expression analysis or DNA methylation analysis. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253585 | Identification of Genetic Polymorphic Variants Associated With Somatosensory Disorders and Methods of Using the Same - Methods of predicting effective pharmacological therapies for a subject afflicted with a somatosensory disorder by determining a genotype of the subject with or without determination of psychosocial and/or neurological assessments of the subject are provided. Methods of predicting susceptibility of a subject to develop somatosensory disorders by determining a genotype of the subject with or without determination of psychosocial and/or neurological assessments of the subject are further provided. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253586 | SUBSTRATES FOR MULTIPLEXED ASSAYS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to novel methodologies for performing multiplexed assays for biological molecules such as proteins and nucleic acids. In particular, the present invention provides multiplexed assays using precipitating reagents and optically clear nitrocellulose-coated solid supports. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253587 | Integrated Biosensor and Simulation System for Diagnosis and Therapy - BioMEMS/NEMS appliance biologically monitors an individual, using biosensors to detect cellular components. Data is simulated or analyzed using systems-biology software, which provides diagnostic or therapeutic guidance. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253588 | Screening assays for identifying differentiation-inducing agents and production of differentiated cells for cell therapy - The invention relates to assays for screening growth factors, adhesion molecules, immunostimulatory molecules, extracellular matrix components and other materials, alone or in combination, simultaneously or temporally, for the ability to induce directed differentiation of pluripotent and multipotent stem cells. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253589 | Method for Testing Active Compounds - In one aspect the invention relates to a method for testing a chemical entity for its capability to modulate a (poly)peptide that is malfunctioning by means of an interaction of said chemical entity and said (poly)peptide, the method using single-molecule force spectroscopy. In another aspect the invention relates to a method for testing a chemical or physical entity for its capability to interact with a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) in its natural membrane environment, the method using single-molecule force spectroscopy. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253590 | CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITION, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, ARRAY, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The present invention attempts to establish a method for surface-fixing single-walled carbon nanotubes having a desired chirality highly selected from among the single-walled carbon nanotubes having various chiralities, and utilizes the method to provide an array of the carbon nanotubes for electronic devices. The present invention attempts also to provide a carbon nanotube composition including carbon nanotubes having a single chiral vector (n, m) at a purity of more than 50% based on the unit of number wherein n and m are integers, and a method for manufacturing the same. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253591 | METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING NEURIPOTENT CELLS - The invention is a method for using an avian embryo to identify the neuripotency of a cell population. The invention may be used for applications such as screening for candidate neuripotent cell lines for masterbanking, validation of working cell banks, and identifying agents and conditions capable of inducing neural differentiation in a cell population. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253592 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING A BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE WITH A LIQUID REAGENT - A method and apparatus for thin film fluid processing of biological samples without rinsing between treatments is provided. An apparatus having a treatment zone for treating a biological sample with a liquid reagent, comprising first and second substrates having facing surfaces defining a space therebetween in which the biological sample may be treated with the liquid reagent, wherein the first substrate comprises a relatively fluid impermeable element while the second substrate comprises a relatively flexible gas permeable element. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253593 | SOLID PRODUCT FOR PREPARING A DRILLING FLUID - A granulated calcium bromide product is provided, and a method for its manufacture. The product, obtained by wet granulation or by dry granulation, contains at least 80 wt. % calcium bromide, and it is particularly suitable for preparing dense calcium bromide brines used as a drilling fluid. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253594 | Methods for placement of sealant in subterranean intervals - Of the many methods provided herein, one method includes a method of treating an interval of a subterranean formation having a permeability that varies comprising: identifying the interval to be treated; introducing a relative-permeability modifier into the interval, wherein the relative-permeability modifier modifies the interval to have a more uniform effective permeability to water, wherein the relative permeability modifier comprises a water-soluble polymer; and introducing a sealant into the interval, wherein the more uniform effective permeability of the interval allows for a more uniform treatment of the interval by the than would be allowed without treatment of the interval with the relative-permeability modifier. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253595 | Surfactants for hydrocarbon recovery - This invention provides compositions comprising an aqueous well fluid and at least one nonionic acetylenic alcoholic surfactant. The compositions may further comprise at least one fluoroaliphatic surfactant. Methods for recovery of aqueous well fluids involving the use of at least one nonionic acetylenic alcoholic surfactant are also provided, and these methods may further comprise the use of at least one fluoroaliphatic surfactant. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253596 | FLUID LOSS CONTROL AGENTS FOR VISCOELASTIC SURFACTANT FLUIDS - Alkaline earth metal compounds may be fluid loss control agents for viscoelastic surfactant (VES) fluids used for well completion or stimulation in hydrocarbon recovery operations. The VES fluid may further include proppant or gravel, if it is intended for use as a fracturing fluid or a gravel packing fluid, although such uses do not require that the fluid contain proppant or gravel. The fluid loss control agents may include, but not be limited to, oxides and hydroxides of alkaline earth metal, and in one case magnesium oxide where the particle size of the magnesium oxide is between 1 nanometer to 0.4 millimeter. The fluid loss agent appears to associate with the VES micelles and together form a novel pseudo-filter cake crosslinked-like viscous fluid layer that limits further VES fluid flow into the porous media. The fluid loss control agent solid particles may be added along with VES fluids. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253597 | Lubricant composition with improved varnish deposit resistance - In one embodiment, a lubricating oil with favorable deposit control is disclosed. The lubricating oil comprises, a major amount of base stock selected from the group consisting of Group II, Group III, GTL and any combination thereof, a mannich based dispersant comprising at least 0.1 and less than 2.0 weight percent of the lubricating oil, a demulsifier comprising a polyol ester and a poly oxyakylene, the demulsifiers comprising at least 0.002 to less than 2.0 weight percent of the lubricating oil, wherein the lubricating oil has a deposit control value less than 60 using 504 hour 120° C. Dry TOST sludge test. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253598 | METHOD OF LUBRICATING A CONVEYOR SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to a method of lubricating a conveyor system comprising
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20090253599 | Crosslinking method and crosslinked polysaccharide made thereby - A method for crosslinking a polysaccharide, includes the step of contacting particles of the polysaccharide with a titanium compound in an aqueous medium under conditions appropriate to intra-particulately crosslink the discrete particles. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253600 | Underarm cleanser - A cleanser composition for removal of antiperspirant residue that includes insoluble metal salts comprises a surfactant, 0.01 to 2.5 wt % of chelating agent, and a diluent. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253601 | FLOATING COMBI-BAR AND MIXTURE FOR PRODUCING SAME - Described is a mixture for producing a combi-bar floating in water at 20° C. (floating combi-bar), the mixture comprising or (essentially) consisting of:
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20090253602 | Novel personal wash bar - A solid moisturising personal wash bar with the characteristics of a moisturising cosmetic composition is desired. Previous attempts to provide such a solid moisturising personal wash bar have met with only partial success because of the limited amount of the moisturising cosmetic composition which may be incorporated into the solid personal wash bar before it becomes unsuitable for conventional soap bar manufacture as its hardness decreases and its stickiness increases. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253603 | CLEANSING COMPOSITION - Provided is a detergent composition containing a polyoxyethylene alkyl ether sulfate or an alkyl sulfate which composition is excellent and creamy in foam quality, and excellent in storage stability. The detergent composition contains the following components (A), (B) and (C):
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20090253604 | Water-Soluble Pouch Comprising a Detergent Composition - The present invention relates to a water-soluble pouch comprising a laundry detergent composition comprising reactive dye. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253605 | Remediation of Microfloral and Biofilm Development From Laundering Devices - Methods, improved compositions and kits are employed that provide dosing and cleaning solutions containing a halogen-based oxidant effectively delivered to remediate microfloral and biofilm development on the laundering surfaces of enclosed horizontal axis washers. The improved compositions, and the methods and kits employing them, provide for effective remediation while minimizing and/or preventing detrimental effects upon halogen-susceptible surfaces of the laundering devices, including reduced corrosion and biofilm on interior metal and laundering surfaces. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253606 | Detergent Composition Comprising Non-Ionic Detersive Surfactant and Reactive Dye - The present invention relates to a solid laundry detergent composition comprising non-ionic detersive surfactant and reactive dye. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253607 | Detergent Composition Comprising Reactive Dye - The present invention relates to a solid laundry detergent composition comprising a detersive surfactant and a reactive dye, wherein upon contact with water the composition has an equilibrium pH of 10.5 or greater at a concentration of 4 g/l in de-ionized water and at a temperature of 20° C. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253608 | Stabilized Propyl Bromide Compositions - Certain substituted phenolic compounds when used with or without 1,2-epoxides as the sole stabilizer components are very effective in stabilizing n-propyl bromide (NPB). In a standard commercially important 60° C. stability test, representative substituted phenolic compounds used pursuant to this invention, can enable NPB to pass the test even though present at levels of about 50 ppm (wt/wt) or less in NPB containing no other stabilizer additive component. In fact, amounts as low as 1 ppm have been found effective with various substituted phenolic compounds. In addition, it has been found that one of the preferred stabilizers of this invention—2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol—even though higher boiling than NPB, left inconsequential amounts of residue at least throughout the range of 1 to 30 ppm (wt/wt). Also, it has been found that certain other preferred stabilizers of this invention can provide synergistically improved stability in passing the 60° C. stability test when used with at least one 1,2-epoxide, notably butylene oxide. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253609 | HYBRID COMPOUNDS BASED ON SILICONES, AND AT LEAST ONE OTHER MOLECULAR ENTITY, POLYMER OR OTHERWISE, ESPECIALLY OF THE POLYOL TYPE, METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF, AND APPLICATIONS OF THE SAME - The invention relates to novel hybrid compounds comprising at least one silicone entity (Sil) in which at least one of the silicons of Sil is substituted by at least one unit—Ro-B, B being an entity of a variable nature, for example polymer, hydrocarbonated or mineral, selected from a group comprising polyols (e.g. saccharides), silicones, polyalkylene glycols, polyamides, polyesters, polystyrenes, alkyls, alkenyls, alkynyls or aryls, in addition to mineral materials such as silica and the combinations thereof. The bond Ro between the entity Sil and the entity B is obtained by means of “click chemistry” and corresponds to formula (II.1) or (II.2), Z representing a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom. Said hybrid components can be used as emulsifiers, especially for cosmetics. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253610 | Fabric softening composition - The invention relates to a fabric softener which has a clear appearance. The composition essentially consists of 1 to 20% of an alkyl or hydroxyethyl quaternary ammonium compound, 0.1 to 10% of a long chain alkyl amine or of a long chain alkyl amido propyl betaine, the rest being a carrier like water. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253611 | CONTROLLED BENEFIT AGENT DELIVERY SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a benefit agent delivery system that can, when directly applied to a substrate, provide a longer benefit term than when a benefit agent alone is applied to said substrate. Typical benefit agents include perfume raw materials such as perfume aldehydes and ketones. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253612 | PARTICLES HAVING A HIGH LOAD OF FRAGRANCE OR FLAVOR OIL - The present invention relates to (preferably spray-dried) particles having a high load of fragrance (perfume) or flavor oil, a process for their preparation, its use for perfuming and/or flavoring products and products comprising such particles. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253613 | Solid-Fluid Composition - A nanostructure comprising a core material of a nanometric size surrounded by an envelope of ordered fluid molecules is disclosed. The core material and the envelope of ordered fluid molecules are in a steady physical state. Also disclosed, a liquid composition comprising liquid and the nanostructure. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253614 | ORAL INSULIN THERAPIES & PROTOCOL - Methods for treating impaired glucose tolerance and early and late stage diabetes in mammals, for prophylactically sparing β-cell function, aiding in preventing β-cell death, preventing the onset of overt diabetes in a mammal with type 2 diabetes, treating the current level of glycemic control dysfunction of a mammal with impaired glucose tolerance or diabetes, comprising orally administering insulin and a delivery agent that facilitates insulin absorption from the gastrointestinal tract at the time of or shortly before mealtime, e.g., within about 10 minutes prior to ingestion of a meal, on a chronic basis. The methods also comprise, in addition to administering a rapid-acting insulin to provide a first insulin peak, administering a slow acting insulin to provide a second insulin peak occurring at a later time but of a longer duration. These methods achieve improved glycemic control without the risks of hypoglycemia, hyperinsulinemia and weight gain and the need for frequent blood glucose monitoring that are normally associated with insulin therapy. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253615 | No-modified hemoglobins and uses therefor - Nitrosylhemoglobin can be produced by introducing gaseous NO into an aqueous solution of hemoglobin. It has been demonstrated that nitrosylhemoglobin in aqueous solution can be converted to SNO-hemoglobin upon introduction of oxygen to the solution, as is postulated to occur in the lungs. Nitrosylhemoglobin can be used in methods to produce the physiological effects of NO, for example, to reduce vasoconstriction and to inhibit platelet aggregation. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253616 | COMBINATION THERAPY FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER - A combination comprising an aurora kinase inhibitor and an efflux transporter inhibitor wherein the aurora kinase inhibitor is a compound of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for use in the treatment of hyperproliferative diseases such as cancer. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253617 | DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF ATTENTIONAL DISORDERS - This invention features methods and compositions useful for the treatment and diagnosis of attentional disorders including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Also disclosed are methods for identifying compounds useful for such therapy. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253618 | NEURONAL DIFFERENTIATION-INDUCING PEPTIDE AND USE THEREOF - A neuronal differentiation inducer comprising at least one peptide which can induce the differentiation of at least one cell into a neurocyte. The peptide is an artificially synthesized peptide comprising an amino acid sequence derived from a BC-box of at least one protein belonging to the SOCS protein family or an amino acid sequence having a partial modification in the BC-box-derived amino acid sequence, wherein the BC-box-derived amino acid sequence is composed of at least 10 contiguous amino acid residues selected in the amino acid sequence constituting the BC-box. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253619 | Novel peptide involved in energy homeostasis - The expression of a mRNA encoding a putative 76 amino acid, secreted protein (“Enho1”) was found to negatively correlate with fasting triglyceride and cholesterol levels. A recombinant adenovirus was used to increase the expression of Enho1 mRNA in two mouse models of obesity, KK-A | 2009-10-08 |
20090253620 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING GASTROINTESTINAL RADIOSENSITITIVITY IN A SUBJECT - A method and a related composition for treating gastrointestinal radiation sensitivity in a subject are disclosed. The method comprises administering to the subject an agent that increases either the amount of or the activity of a fasting-induced adipose factor (Fiaf) protein in a subject. The composition comprises a first agent that increases either the amount of or the activity of a fasting-induced adipose factor (Fiaf) protein in a subject and a second agent that ameliorates at least one symptom of gastrointestinal radiosensitivity in a subject. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253621 | ARABINOGALACTAN PROTEIN HAVING THE PROPERTY OF ABSORBING FATS AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING THIS ARABINOGALACTAN PROTEIN - The invention relates, firstly, to a method for eliminating ingested dietary fats before they are assimilated by the body, using an AGP extracted from cactus mucilage. Said AGP can be in any galenic or commercial form which is solid or dissolved in water. The invention also discloses the method of extracting this AGP from the mucilage of a cactus of the | 2009-10-08 |
20090253622 | USE OF TLR3 AGONISTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISORDERS - The present invention relates to a method for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of a degenerative inflammatory process in a tissue of a subject, said method comprising increasing the activity of Toll-like receptor 3 (TLR3) in cells of said tissue. In a preferred embodiment, the TLR3 agonist is stathmin or stathmin-like proteins such as SCGIO, SCLIP or RB3. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253623 | GH SECRETAGOGUES AND USES THEREOF - The invention relates to use of a GH secretagogue (e.g. GRF or an analog thereof) for (1) altering a lipid parameter in a subject; (2) altering a body composition parameter in a subject, (3) treating a condition characterized by deficient or decreased bone formation in a subject (4) improving daytime vigilance and/or cognitive function in a subject, (5) improving a metabolic condition in a subject, (6) improving anabolism in a catabolic condition in a subject, and/or (7) improving and/or reconstituting immune function in a subject. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253624 | Pharmacologically active antiviral peptides and methods of use - This invention relates to peptides having antiviral properties. The antiviral peptides comprise membrane transiting peptides, and active fragments and derivatives of such peptides. The antiviral peptides exhibit activity against a broad spectrum of viruses, including enveloped and nonenveloped viruses, and are used in pharmaceutical compositions to prevent and/or treat viral infections. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253625 | GLP-1, exendin-4, peptide analogs and uses thereof - The invention relates to novel polypeptide analogues of GLP-1 and exendin-4. The polypeptide, in a preferred embodiment, is insulinotropic and long-acting. Preferably, the polypeptide's insulinotropic effect is comparable to or exceeds the effect of an equimolar amount of GLP-1 or exendin-4. The invention also relates to a method of treating a subject with diabetes, comprising administering to the subject the polypeptide of the invention in an amount that has an insulinotropic effect. The invention also relates to methods of using GLP-1, exendin-4, and polypeptide analogues thereof for neuroprotective and neurotrophic effects. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253626 | 50 Human Secreted Proteins - The present invention relates to novel human secreted proteins and isolated nucleic acids containing the coding regions of the genes encoding such proteins. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant methods for producing human secreted proteins. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods useful for diagnosing and treating diseases, disorders, and/or conditions related to these novel human secreted proteins. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253627 | LACTOFERRIN COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF WOUND TREATMENT - The present invention relates to lactoferrin compositions and methods of using the compositions to treat wounds. The compositions can be administered alone or in combination with other standard wound healing therapies. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253628 | Use of PEGylated IGF-I variants for the treatment of neuromuscular disorders - The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition containing a PEGylated IGF-I variant derived from the wild-type human IGF-I amino acid sequence where one or two of the lysine amino acids at positions 27, 65, and 68 are altered to be a polar amino acid other than lysine and where the PEG is attached to at least one lysine residue. The invention also relates to methods for the treatment, prevention and/or delay of progression of neuromuscular disorders, in particular amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) by administering a therapeutically effective amount of the pharmaceutical composition of the invention. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253629 | USE OF DEFENSINS AGAINST MENINGITIS - The present invention relates to methods for treating meningitis, such as bacterial meningitis, with defensin polypeptides. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253630 | PEGYLATED PTH AS PTH RECEPTOR MODULATORS AND USES THEREOF - Pharmaceutical compositions and methods are provided for the treatment and prevention of bone loss diseases including osteoporosis in a mammal. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253631 | Anti-Inflammatory Peptides - The present invention relates, inter alia, to a method of ameliorating an inflammatory skin condition. Thus, the present invention provides a peptide that includes the amino acid sequence KMIKP (SEQ ID NO: 20), wherein the peptide includes no more than 70 amino acids and wherein the peptide is capable of inhibiting allergen induced Langerhans cell migration, and wherein the peptide is not that depicted in SEQ ID NO. 19. The present invention also relates to the use of a peptide that includes the amino acid sequence KMIKP (SEQ ID NO: 20), wherein the peptide includes no more than 100 amino acids, and wherein the peptide is capable of inhibiting allergen induced Langerhans cell migration, in the manufacture of a topical medicament for the treatment of an inflammatory skin condition. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253632 | Therapeutic peptides and method - A polypeptide comprising one or more sequences derived from CDR2 or CDR3 of a TREM- | 2009-10-08 |
20090253633 | Novel Combinations of DNAK Inhibitors With Known Antibacterial Agents - Compositions, methods and kits are provided comprising (a) a therapeutically effective amount of a DnaK inhibitor; and (b) a therapeutically effective amount of a known antibacterial agent. Such compositions, methods and kits are useful in the treatment of various bacterial infections. | 2009-10-08 |
20090253634 | Methods and Compositions for the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disorders - The present invention features compositions and related methods for treating IBS and other gastrointestinal disorders and conditions (e.g., gastrointestinal motility disorders, functional gastrointestinal disorders, gastnoesophageal reflux disease (GERD), duodenogastric reflux, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, Inflammatory bowel disease, functional heartburn, dyspepsia (including functional dyspepsia or nonulcer dyspepsia), gastroparesis, chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (or colonic pseudo-obstruction), and disorders and conditions associated with constipation, e.g. constipation associated with use of opiate pain killers, post-surgical constipation (post-operative ileus), and constipation associated with neuropathic disorders as well as other conditions and disorders using peptides and other agents that activate the guanylate cyclase C (GC-C) receptor. | 2009-10-08 |