41st week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 42 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080248902 | HOCKEY STICK-HANDLING DEVICE - A hockey stick-handling device comprises cross members and support columns. The support columns elevate the cross members from a training surface to allow an object for stick-handling to be passed underneath. The cross members are rotatable with respect to one another to allow the hockey stick-handling device to be arranged in various configurations for stick-handling as well as to be collapsed for storage. The hockey stick-handling device is modular in nature such that it can be lengthened or shortened to a desired length. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248903 | GAME ANIMAL ESCAPE IMPEDANCE DEVICE - A projectile-based system for impeding the escape of a game animal, whereby said projectile is an arrow or a crossbow bolt, said system comprising an environmental engagement device, a retention device, and a tether, with the environmental engagement device suitably adapted to pass through the game animal and thereafter to engage with the environment, the retention device suitably adapted to engage with the game animal and become secured thereto, and the tether suitably adapted to attach the environmental engagement device to the retention device, said tether being suitably adapted to withstand without breaking the forces applied by the game animal to the tether in the course of attempting an escape, thereby retaining the game animal to the environmental engagement device, whereby the engagement of the environmental engagement device with the environment substantially impedes the escape of the game animal. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248904 | REAR MOUNTED PENETRATION LIMITER FOR BOW-FIRED PROJECTILES - A rear mounted penetration limiter for bow-fired projectiles for use in combination with a projectile and a nock, wherein said projectile is an arrow or a crossbow bolt, said penetration limiter comprising an attachment component, a nock securing component, and an engagement component having one or more engagement members, with said penetration limiter suitably adapted to limit the penetration of the projectile through a game animal once the front end of the projectile has struck and passed through the game animal, thereby allowing the creation of an exit wound while retaining the projectile within the game animal. In one embodiment the penetration limiter is adapted to detach from the projectile, remaining secured thereto by a short tether, thereby allowing the detached penetration limiter to reorient itself within the game animal to create greater drag on the projectile. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248905 | DISENGAGEABLE PULLEY DEVICE - The disengageable pulley device includes a pulley mounted on an internal transmission element, and a free wheel provided with a plurality of wedges and with a cage for the wedges, said free wheel being designed to provide one-way engagement between the pulley and the internal transmission element. The device includes an elastic connecting member provided with a first fixing part for fixing it to the internal transmission element, with a second fixing part for fixing it to the cage, and with a working part between said fixing parts, said working part being radially moveable relative to the internal transmission element and being adapted to exert a circumferential return force on the cage. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248906 | Tensioning System - Hydraulic tensioning system for a flexible drive, in which a longitudinally displaceable piston guided in a housing is subjected to the force of a hydraulic fluid. For this purpose, the hydraulic fluid passes via a feed bore into a supply chamber of the housing. A portion of the hydraulic fluid is diverted via an injection nozzle of the housing for the purpose of acting on the flexible drive element. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248907 | ACCESSORY DRIVE TENSIONER SYSTEM - An accessory drive tensioner system may include a bracket, a coupling mechanism, and a biasing member. The bracket may have an aperture therethrough and a tensioner hub coupled thereto. The coupling mechanism may extend through the aperture to rotatably couple the bracket to a mounting member that is fixed relative to an engine. The biasing member may be engaged with the coupling mechanism and the bracket to bias the bracket axially along the coupling mechanism. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248908 | Silent chain - In a silent chain comprising interleaved and relatively pivotable rows of link plates, protrusions formed in the link plates contact relatively pivotable link plates in adjacent rows so that the area of contact is reduced. The protrusions can be annular, or they can be in the form of arcs that are of a size and position such that the arcuate protrusions of each plate do not interfere with the arcuate protrusions of an adjacent plate as the chain bends during use. The plates can have rectangular protrusions, or arcuate protrusions each consisting of an arc-shaped collection of dot-shaped protrusions. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248909 | ELECTRICALLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSIONS HAVING TWO PLANETARY GEAR SETS AND CLUTCHED INPUT - The electrically variable transmission family of the present invention provides low-content, low-cost electrically variable transmission mechanisms including first and second differential gear sets, a battery, two electric machines serving interchangeably as motors or generators, four or five selectable torque transmitting devices, and possibly a dog clutch. The selectable torque transmitting devices are engaged to yield an EVT with a continuously variable range of speeds (including reverse) and at least one mechanically fixed forward speed ratio. The torque transmitting devices and the first and second motor/generators are operable to provide five operating modes in the electrically variable transmission, including battery reverse mode, EVT reverse mode, reverse and forward launch modes, continuously variable transmission range mode, and fixed ratio mode. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248910 | Infinitely Variable Ratio Gearbox - A stepless variable ratio gear train ( | 2008-10-09 |
20080248911 | 8-Speed Transmission - The transmission has a plurality of members that can be utilized in powertrains to provide eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. The transmission includes three planetary gear sets having six torque-transmitting devices, two fixed interconnections and a grounded member. The powertrain includes an engine and torque converter that is continuously connected to at least one of the planetary gear members, and an output member that is continuously connected with another one of the planetary gear members. The six torque-transmitting devices provide interconnections between various gear members, and the transmission housing, and are operated in combinations to establish at least eight forward speed ratios and at least one reverse speed ratio. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248912 | 8-Speed Transmission - The transmission has a plurality of members that can be utilized in powertrains to provide eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. The transmission includes four planetary gear sets having five torque-transmitting mechanisms, two fixed interconnections and a grounded member. The powertrain includes an engine and torque converter that is continuously connected to at least one of the planetary gear members and an output member that is continuously connected with another one of the planetary gear members. The five torque-transmitting mechanisms provide interconnections between various gear members and are operated in combinations to establish eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248913 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - An automatic transmission having a second ring gear of planetary gear mechanisms and is connected to an input shaft so as to be able to transmit power thereto, and a first sun gear and a second sun gear, and a first carrier that are connected to each other are in turn connected to a third control brake and a first control brake, respectively. A third sun gear and a fourth sun gear of the planetary gear mechanisms are connected to each other, and are in turn detachably connected to the input shaft | 2008-10-09 |
20080248914 | EIGHT SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - An automatic transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices may be either clutches or brakes. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248915 | EIGHT SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - An automatic transmission includes an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices may be either clutches or brakes. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248916 | 8-Speed Transmission - The transmission has a plurality of members that can be utilized in powertrains to provide eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. The transmission includes three planetary gear sets having six torque-transmitting devices, two fixed interconnections and a grounded member. The powertrain includes an engine and torque converter that is selectively connected to at least one of the planetary gear members, and an output member that is continuously connected with another one of the planetary gear members. The six torque-transmitting devices provide interconnections between various gear members, the transmission housing and with the input member, and are operated in combinations to establish at least eight forward speed ratios and at least one reverse speed ratio. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248917 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable transmissions (CVT). In one embodiment, a main axle is adapted to receive a shift rod that cooperates with a shift rod nut to actuate a ratio change in a CVT. In another embodiment, an axial force generating mechanism can include a torsion spring, a traction ring adapted to receive the torsion spring, and a roller cage retainer configured to cooperate with the traction ring to house the torsion spring. Various inventive idler-and-shift-cam assemblies can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of a CVT. Embodiments of a hub shell and a hub cover are adapted to house components of a CVT and, in some embodiments, to cooperate with other components of the CVT to support operation and/or functionality of the CVT. Among other things, shift control interfaces and braking features for a CVT are disclosed. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248918 | Energy Storage and Control System for a Vehicle Electrified Drivetrain - A system for supplying electrical energy to a partial or a total electrified drivetrain of a vehicle, the system may include an energy storage system having an energy storage system output that is excess of an operating voltage of the electrified drivetrain. A first converter having an input coupled to the energy storage system output and a first converter output that is at an operating voltage of the electrified drivetrain. Optionally, a supplemental storage bank may be coupled to the first converter output. A second converter is coupled to the supplemental storage bank to provide an output at an operating voltage of the electrified drivetrain and at a peak operating current of the electrified drivetrain. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248919 | Continuously Variable Transmission - A continuously variable transmission for a motorcycle that provides appropriate engagement of a centrifugal clutch when a clutch shoe is worn. A control unit controls a change gear ratio to a TOP side to engage the centrifugal clutch when the centrifugal clutch is disengaged and an engine rotational speed is higher than a predetermined first rotational speed. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248920 | Method for Operating an Automatic or Semi-Automatic Manual Transmission of a Heavy Vehicle When in Idle-Driving Mode - A method for operating a semi-automatic or automatic manual transmission of a heavy truck when driving at idle speed. The method includes supplying fuel to the engine of the heavy truck at a rate that facilitates engine-idle operation. In another step, the method engages the automatic or semi-automatic transmission in a gear higher than the starting gear of the transmission and permits the truck to operate at a first substantially uniform driving velocity under engine-idle power. Depending upon traffic and environmental requirements which require a slower or higher speed, the driver downshifts or upshifts the semi-automatic or automatic transmission by depressing a control pedal of the truck and then drives the truck at a second substantially uniform driving velocity under engine-idle power. For a downshift, the second substantially uniform driving velocity is less than the first substantially uniform driving velocity. For an upshift, the second substantially uniform driving velocity is greater than the first substantially uniform driving velocity. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248921 | Apparatus for operating a motor vehicle - In an apparatus and method for operating a motor vehicle having a driver request detection means for a predefined value of a set point driving speed, a brake device with brake pressure detection means, a driving speed detection means for detecting an actual driving speed, and a control unit for controlling operation of the vehicle, means are provided for triggering a safety reaction of the control unit if a detected actual driving speed is below a defined stationary state limit value, and the predefined speed request value and the brake pressure simultaneously exceed limit values assigned to them in order to prevent operation of the motor vehicle in a way that may cause damage to the motor vehicle drive components. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248922 | Process and Device for Controlling a Gearsift of an Automatic Gearbox - The present invention relates to a method for controlling an automatic transmission, which allows a gear change and, here in particular, downshifting with minimum traction interruption while the phase of reduction of the drive torque of the drive motor, the phase interruption of the frictional connection phase in the automatic transmission, and the phase of rotational speed adjustment in the transmission input shaft are designed for a suitable target rotational speed such that they overlap at least in part. In particular, with interruption of the frictional connection in the automatic transmission, the drive motor transmits a drive torque to the input shaft of the automatic transmission via the main clutch, which achieves a change in the rotational speed of the input shaft of the transmission (n_ge) in the direction of the synchronous speed of the new gear. The present invention also relates to an apparatus to carry out this method. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248923 | Shifting Apparatus and Shifting Control Method Thereof - An ECU executes a program including a step of detecting a running speed of a vehicle and a current gear stage of the vehicle, a step of determining whether or not shifting is required, a step of calculating a required period T(D) for performing double clutch control if shifting is required, a step of calculating a required period T(S) for synchro-rotational synchronization, a step of determining whether or not the required period T(D) for double clutch control is equal to or shorter than the required period T(S) for synchro-rotational synchronization, and a step of carrying out shifting by performing double clutch control if the required period T(D) for double clutch control is equal to or shorter than the required period T(S) for synchro-rotational synchronization. A sense of incongruity felt by a driver during shifting is thereby suppressed. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248924 | Shift Control Apparatus - An ECU executes a program that includes the steps of performing neutral shift control, clutch release control, and engine torque control when a shift is required, the ste of moving a shift selector shaft in a selecting direction when a gear is disengaged and a shift position is neutral even if a drive torque TQ is greater than α and a clutch stroke C is less than β, the step of performing synchro control, the step of performing clutch engagement control, and the step of performing gear engagement control. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248925 | Control Device for Automatic Transmission - An ECU executes a program having a step (S | 2008-10-09 |
20080248926 | Training System and Method - A training system and method include providing a frame, a user support portion coupled to the frame and arranged to support a user, and a user engagement portion coupled to the frame and arranged to be engaged by the body part. A force sensor is provided for sensing a user-applied force at the user engagement portion, and a position sensor is operably connected to at least one of the user support portion and the user engagement portion for sensing a relative position therebetween. A motor is coupled to at least one of the user support portion and the user engagement portion for driving a position thereof with respect to the frame over a range of motion at a preprogrammed velocity, and a controller is provided in communication with the motor, the force sensor, and the position sensor. A computer program executable by the controller generates a position-varying target force band for the user over the range of motion, and a display is provided in communication with the controller and the force and position sensors for displaying the user-applied force as a function of position in real time in comparison with the target force band. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248927 | Therapy Device to Increase Flexibility and Range of Motion to the Wrist, Fingers, and Thumb - A therapy device and methods thereof for increasing the flexibility and range of motion to the wrist, fingers, and thumb of a person is disclosed. The therapy device is directed to the stretching of the wrist, fingers, and thumb to improve range of motion, especially in such conditions as post-stroke spasticity. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248928 | Elliptical walking exercice machine - An elliptical walking exercise machine, an apparatus comprising: a base assembly standing on a floor and having a base frame which supports a base upper pivot and a base crank pivot. An embodiment further comprises a right crank arm, a left crank arm, and a main pulley pivotally engaged to the base frame at the base crank pivot. The right crank arm and the left crank arm each having a mechanical engagement point, a roller, for respective links, a right second link and a left second link that are parts of respectively a right pedal linkage and a left pedal linkage. The rollers are attached over a right crank step of the right crank arm and a left crank step of the left crank arm. Both the right and left crank arms are fixed to each other to maintain their relative position of about 180 degree offset angle from each other, and both arms are fixedly attached to the main pulley to rotate together at the base crank pivot of the base assembly. The main pulley, also called a main wheel, transfers the user's power to a force unit through a belt. The force unit can be a simple flywheel with a brake mechanism to provide a resistance to the exercise. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248929 | MULTI-STATION EXERCISE MACHINE - A multi-station exercise machine in one embodiment comprises at least two exercise stations for performing different exercises, at least one of the stations having a main frame, a user support frame pivotally associated with the main frame, a user engagement device movably mounted on one of the frames for actuating by a user in order to perform an exercise, and a connecting linkage which links movement of the user engagement device to movement of the user support. A load provides resistance to movement of the user support frame, user engagement device and/or connecting linkage. The connecting linkage, user support pivot, and user engagement device mount are arranged so that movement of the user engagement device results in self-aligning movement of the user support. The other station may have a fixed user support or a moving user support. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248930 | Apparatus and method for changing barbell weights - An apparatus and method for changing barbell weights. The apparatus includes at least one stand having a ramp sloping upwards to a cradle. The cradle is sized to hold a circular barbell weight, and slopes downward from a cradle inner edge to a cradle outer edge. When a barbell is supported in the stand, only an innermost weight at each barbell end rests against the cradle floor; the other weights all depend from the bar and are easily slid off of, and onto, the bar. Thus, when the barbell rests on the stand(s), weights may be quickly and easily changed. After the desired weights have been changed, the barbell is rolled out of the cradle(s), down the ramp(s), and off of the stand(s). Method steps include rolling the barbell onto one or more stands, changing weights as desired, and rolling the barbell off of the stand(s). | 2008-10-09 |
20080248931 | Apparatus and method for changing barbell weights - An apparatus and method for changing barbell weights. The apparatus includes at least one stand having a ramp sloping upwards to a first cradle and a second cradle. The first cradle is sized to hold a circular barbell weight. The height of the first cradle exceeds the height of the second cradle by at least the difference between a weight bore diameter and a bar diameter. When a barbell is supported in the stand, only an innermost weight at each barbell end rests against the cradle floor; the other weights all depend from the bar and are easily slid off of, and onto, the bar. Method steps include rolling the barbell onto one or more stands, changing weights as desired, and rolling the barbell off of the stand(s). | 2008-10-09 |
20080248932 | FOOT WEIGHTS - A foot weight is provided that includes an outer shell of an elastic fabric shaped as a band and encapsulating a pliable weight. A top surface upper edge of the outer shell has an arch shape. The outer shell is shaped to slide over a portion of a human foot. The arch may be shaped to conform substantially to the curvature of the heads of the five metatarsals bones of the foot. The middle portion of the top surface edge may be convexly curved and at least one lateral portion of the top surface edge may be concavely curved. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248933 | Exercise Apparatus with Adjustable Resistance - The invention is directed to an exercise apparatus with adjustable resistance, the exercise apparatus comprising a housing a cord mounting member coupled to the housing; an elastic cord mounted to the cord mounting member, wherein the mounting member perm its movement of the elastic cord; a stop member coupled to the elastic cord at a fixed location; and an adjustable catch member coupled to the housing, the adjustable catch member to engage the stop member and limit the movement of the elastic cord. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248934 | Leg muscle strengthening device - The invention is a leg muscle strengthening device used for warming up, exercising, and strengthening the muscles of the lower limbs particularly after a period of immobilization or in order to carry out particular sporting or artistic activities. The invention comprises a main body including, in use, at least one work portion and at least one portion of abutment on a support, the main body being composed of an elastically deformable material, and the work portion and the abutment portion being yieldingly maintained in a mutually angled arrangement. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248935 | Foldable Transportable Multiple Function Pilates Exercise Apparatus and Method - A multi-function Pilates exercise apparatus featuring a foldable frame ( | 2008-10-09 |
20080248936 | Therapeutic Neutral Spine and Exercise Device and Method of Applying Same - An “I” shaped therapeutic neutral spine and exercise device for improving muscle balance and soft-tissue and dural/nerve mobility by encouraging and facilitating proper neutral position of the entire spine is disclosed. The device has three sections of different dimensions; a cervical, thoracic and lumbar section. Each section is placed at a specific area of the spine. Each section can be utilized independently or as a whole by health care providers while administering manual therapy techniques or by users themselves by self-administering stretches. Each section is filled with grain, bean, pea, shell or synthetic substance with optionally attachable tabs to allow the user to utilize each section independently or the device as a whole. The device comes in various sizes to accommodate various lengths of the spine. Methods of administering the therapeutic neutral spine and exercise device on users by health care professionals for enhancing neutral spinal position, improving muscle balance, soft tissue and nerve tissue tension are also disclosed. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248937 | Sexerciser - This invention is an adjustable, padded bench with stirrup straps which can afford users a wide variety of possible positions to perform sexual intercourse. The framework is made from powder-coated tubular steel. The double bar back supports give the Sexerciser strength and keep it from twisting. The seat assembly can easily be moved up or down the frame to different heights to accommodate tall or short people. The unit can also be adjusted from nearly vertical to almost horizontal. This makes it easy for different sexual positions. The horizontal portion of the seat can be moved in or out to be more comfortable and give additional support and options for positions. The most important part of Sexerciser is the stirrups. These allow the person who is seated to be able to comfortably keep their legs raised and open to make penetration by their partner very easy. Sexerciser folds flat so it can be stored under a bed or in a closet and meets all UPS shipping requirements. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248938 | AUTOMATED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BLOOD COMPONENTS SEPARATION AND PROCESSING - A blood processing centrifuge comprising: a rotor having an axis of rotation and being controllably spun around the axis, a mechanism for processing whole blood within the rotor while spinning, a computer controlling blood processing operations, the computer being mounted to the rotor and spinning therewith. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248939 | ROTOR FOR CENTRIFUGE AND CENTRIFUGE - According to an aspect of the invention, there is provided a rotor for a centrifuge which includes an annular portion having a plurality of storing portions each holding a sample vessel that contains a sample to be separated, the annular portion being provided with an end face portion at which holes of the storing portions are opened so as to be aligned in a circumferential direction thereof. Concave portions are disposed each between a corresponding pair of the adjacent holes on the end face portion. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248940 | Solid-Wall Centrifuge Comprising a Weir Provided With a Stationary Deflector Plate - A solid-bowl centrifuge comprising, a centrifugal drum rotatable about a horizontal axis of rotation, the centrifugal drum including a weir to drain a liquid out of the centrifugal drum, the weir including a passage having at least one passage opening in an axial end region of the centrifugal drum that includes a drum lid: a deflector plate arranged outside the centrifugal drum and in front of the drum lid, the deflector plate being stationary during an operation of the centrifugal drum and widening at least in sections as the deflector plate extends away from the centrifugal drum: and the deflector plate including an interior jacket, and a distance of the interior jacket from the horizontal axis of rotation not being constant but widening. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248941 | Optical glass - A glass composition being suitable for precision mold press forming, having superior resistance to devitrification, having optical constants (a refractive index, an Abbe number, and the like) required for aspherical lenses, and a low glass transition temperature. There is provided an optical glass comprising no less than 5 mol % and no more than 60 mol % of a B | 2008-10-09 |
20080248942 | Porous phosphorous glass compositions - A porous phosphorous glass composition, as calculated in weight percent on an oxide basis, including, for example: about 30-60 SiO | 2008-10-09 |
20080248943 | Method of Regenerating Thermally Deteriorated Catalyst - A catalyst that is used for a method of reduction removal of NO | 2008-10-09 |
20080248944 | Amine-Containing Catalyst Ink For Fuel Cells - The present invention relates to a catalyst ink for producing membrane-electrode assemblies for polymer electrolyte fuel cells which comprises, apart from the customary components catalyst material, acidic ionomer and solvent, an additive component comprising at least one low molecular weight organic compound which comprises at least two basic nitrogen atoms. The invention further relates to processes for producing such catalyst inks and their use for producing membrane-electrode assemblies for polymer electrolyte fuel cells. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248945 | SUBSTRATE STRUCTURE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME - After a titanium nitride (TiN) thin film is formed on a silicon substrate, cobalt (Co) fine particles and nickel (Ni) fine particles are deposited in a mixed state on the titanium nitride (TiN) thin film, and CNTs are sequentially grown from the cobalt (Co) fine particles and the nickel fine particles by varying growth conditions. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248946 | Oxychlorination catalyst and method for preparing the same - A catalyst for oxychlorination according to the present invention contains alumina and copper, and a content of copper is in the range from 5 to 20% by weight calculated as that of CuO, while a content of halogen is not more than 5% by weight. The catalyst is produced by the following steps (a) to (c): (a) preparing a slurry for spray-drying by adding an acid and an aqueous solution of cupric nitrate in a pseudo-boehmite alumina slurry; (b) spray-drying the slurry; and (c) burning the particles obtained in step (b). | 2008-10-09 |
20080248947 | Mixed metal oxide catalysts and catalytic processes for conversions of lower alkane hydrocarbons - Catalytic compositions and processes are disclosed for economical conversions of lower alkane hydrocarbons. Broadly, the present invention discloses solid promoter treated compositions containing mixed metal oxides that exhibit catalytic activity for ammoxidation of lower alkane hydrocarbons to produce an unsaturated nitrile in high yield. Generally, these solid oxide compositions comprise, as component elements, molybdenum (Mo), vanadium (V) niobium (Nb) and at least one active element selected from the group consisting of the elements having the ability to form positive ions. Mixed metal oxide catalytic compositions advantageously are formed process steps comprising impregnation of a base catalyst with an aqueous medium comprising sources of one or more promoter element drying the resulting material; and thereafter subjecting the dried material to heat treatment, under a gaseous atmosphere that is substantially free of dioxygen, at elevated temperatures of at least 400° C. Also described are methods for forming the improved catalysts having the desired crystalline structure and ammoxidation processes for conversion of lower alkanes. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248948 | Security paper authentication system with dual instant color - The present invention relates to a unique dual color security paper authentication system. The authenticating system comprises the combination of a security paper together with a coordinated applicator. The paper contains a starch, an iodide salt and an acidic developer resin. The applicator of the system comprises two authenticating solutions. The first authenticating solution comprises one or more of a sulfonamide and a copper salt dispersed in a solvent. The second authenticating solution comprises one or more of a leuco and fluoran dye precursor dispersed in a solvent. On applying the authenticating solutions to authentic security paper, a first color of a starch iodine is expressed and a second color of a leuco or fluoran dye is expressed. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248949 | HEAT-SENSITIVE TRANSFER SHEET AND IMAGE-FORMATION METHOD - A heat-sensitive transfer sheet having on a support at least one thermal transfer layer of a yellow color, at least one thermal transfer layer of a magenta color, at least one thermal transfer layer of a cyan color and at least one releasable, thermally-transferable protective layer, wherein the thermal transfer layer of each color contains a release agent and contents of the release agent in the thermal transfer layers are reduced in a frame-sequential mode. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248950 | Ink and Developer System - An ink and developer system including an ink component including a non-synthetic oil-based carrier and a chromogenic material dispersed or dissolved in the non-synthetic oil-based carrier, and a substrate including a developer composition capable of initiating a color change in the chromogenic material. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248951 | COATING COMPOSITION FOR THERMAL TRANSFER IMAGE-RECEIVING SHEET, AND THERMAL TRANSFER IMAGE-RECEIVING SHEET - A thermal transfer image-receiving sheet comprising, on a support, at least one image-receiving layer comprising a polymer latex having a polysiloxane structure of the following formula [1] in the side chain: | 2008-10-09 |
20080248952 | Substituted 6-Phenyl-7-Aminotriazolopyrimidines, Method for the Production Thereof, Their Use for Controlling Pathogenic Fungi, and Agents Containing These Compounds - Substituted triazolopyrimidines of the formula I | 2008-10-09 |
20080248953 | Use of Bacteriocins For Promoting Plant Growth and Disease Resistance - A method for promoting plant growth and/or disease resistance comprising applying a purified polypeptide that is a bacteriocin and that possesses plant growth and/or disease resistance promoting activity to a plant or plant seed, or to the growing environment thereof. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248954 | ANIONIC POLYMERS COMPOSED OF DICARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND USES THEREOF - Biodegradable anionic polymers are disclosed which include recurring polymeric subunits preferably made up of dicarboxylic monomers such as maleic anhydride, itaconic anhydride or citraconic anhydride. Free radical polymerization is used in the synthesis of the polymers. The polymers may be complexed with ions and/or mixed with fertilizers or seeds to yield agriculturally useful compositions. The preferred products of the invention may be applied foliarly or to the earth adjacent growing plants in order to enhance nutrient uptake by the plants. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248955 | Emulsifiable Concentrates Containing Adjuvants - The present invention relates to stable emulsifiable concentrates comprising an oil adjuvant and at least one member selected from the group consisting of herbicidally active 2-[4[(5-chloro-3-fluoropyridin-2-yloxy)-phenoxy]-propionic acid derivatives and quinoline derivative safeners and to the use thereof as a pesticide. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248956 | Methods of Controlling Algae With Thaxtomin and Thaxtomin Compositions - Methods of treating and/or controlling algae including contacting algae with an effective amount of one or more thaxtomins are disclosed. One or more thaxtomins are applied to algae contaminated environments in a predetermined amount effective in controlling, reducing and/or killing algae. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248957 | Pharmaceutical Composition - A pharmaceutical composition is provided comprising an active pharmaceutical composition and a water-soluble eutectic composition, the resultant mixture being formed into a solid, water-soluble dosage form. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248958 | System for pulling out regulatory elements in vitro - Disclosed are methods for identifying molecular interactions between proteins and DNA sequences in vitro. All of the methods of the invention employ known or suspected DNA-binding proteins and genomic DNA from a stable library. Interacting molecules direct the expression of a reporter gene, the expression of which is then assayed. Also disclosed are genetic constructs useful in practicing the methods of the invention. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248959 | GLYCOSYLATION OF PEPTIDES VIA O-LINKED GLYCOSYLATION SEQUENCES - The present invention provides sequon polypeptides with an amino acid sequence including one or more exogenous O-linked glycosylation sequence of the invention. In addition, the present invention provides methods of making polypeptide conjugates as well as methods of using such conjugates and their pharmaceutical compositions. The invention further provides libraries of sequon polypeptides, wherein each member of such library includes at least one exogenous O-linked glycosylation sequence of the invention. Also provided are methods of making and using such libraries. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248960 | MICROFLUIDIC ARRAY SYSTEM FOR BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL, AND BIOCHEMICAL ASSESSMENTS - The system and method of the present application is a microfluidic array system for biological, chemical and biochemical assessments including a microfluidic chip for reaction assays, wherein the microfluidic chip includes a control layer and a fluidic layer, wherein the control layer is pressurized through pneumatic or hydraulic means in order to control the flow of the reagents in the fluidic layer. The system and method of the present application further includes a method of fabricating such a microfluidic chip, and further a method for operating the same. Lastly, the system and method of the present application further includes a system for operating and analyzing the microfluidic array including a pressure source, a fluidic source, a biochip reader, and a processor configured to control the same. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248961 | MATERIALS FOR SCREENING OF COMBINATORIAL LIBRARIES - The invention relates to the use of molecularly imprinted polymers as a method in which the selectivities of imprinted materials can be gainfully employed as binding matrices in the screening of combinational libraries. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248962 | Adhesive Bead For Immobilization of Biomolecules and Method For Fabricating a Biochip Using the Same - The present invention relates to an adhesive bead for immobilizing biomolecules and a method for fabricating a biochip using the same, and more particularly, relates to an adhesive bead functioning both as a solid support immobilizing biomolecules and an adhesive to the surface of a biochip substrate, and a method for fabricating a biochip, the method comprising the steps of immobilizing biomolecules to the adhesive bead to prepare an aqueous suspension of beads on which biomolecules are fixed and fixing the aqueous suspension on a substrate. The adhesive beads of the present invention can be directely immobilized on a biochip without additional equipment and treatment process due to the dual functions of a solid support immobilizing biomolecules and an adhesive to the surface of a substrate. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248963 | Hybridization Method - A hybridization method is provided in which an efficient hybridization reaction can be carried out. Further, there are provided, using this hybridization method, a method for detecting a target gene with high sensitivity and a signal amplifying method for markedly improving the detection sensitivity of the target gene. There is provided a hybridization method comprising the use of oligonucleotides in a reaction solution, the method comprising forming partially a reaction temperature region in the reaction solution and performing a hybridization reaction in the reaction temperature region. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248964 | METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR DETERMINATION OF PARTICLES IN A LIQUID SAMPLE - The present invention relates to a method for the assessment of quantity and quality parameters of biological particles in a liquid analyte material. The method comprises applying a volume of a liquid sample to an exposing domain from which exposing domain electromagnetic signals from the sample in the domain can pass to the exterior, and exposing, onto an array of active detection elements such as CCD-elements, a spatial representation of electromagnetic signals having passed from the domain, the representation being detectable as an intensity by individual active detection elements, under conditions permitting processing of the intensities detected by the array of detection elements during the exposure in such a manner that representations of electromagnetic signals from the biological particles are identified as distinct from representations of electromagnetic signals from background signals. The size of the volume of the liquid sample is sufficiently large to permit the assessment of the quantity and quality parameters to fulfill a predetermined requirement to the statistical quality of the assessment based on substantially one exposure. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248965 | METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR DETERMINATION OF PARTICLES IN A LIQUID SAMPLE - The present invention relates to a method for the assessment of quantity and quality parameters of biological particles in a liquid analyte material. The method comprises applying a volume of a liquid sample to an exposing domain from which exposing domain electromagnetic signals from the sample in the domain can pass to the exterior, and exposing, onto an array of active detection elements such as CCD-elements, a spatial representation of electromagnetic signals having passed from the domain, the representation being detectable as an intensity by individual active detection elements, under conditions permitting processing of the intensities detected by the array of detection elements during the exposure in such a manner that representations of electromagnetic signals from the biological particles are identified as distinct from representations of electromagnetic signals from background signals. The size of the volume of the liquid sample is sufficiently large to permit the assessment of the quantity and quality parameters to fulfill a predetermined requirement to the statistical quality of the assessment based on substantially one exposure. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248966 | METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR DETERMINATION OF PARTICLES IN A LIQUID SAMPLE - The present invention relates to a method for the assessment of quantity and quality parameters of biological particles in a liquid analyte material. The method comprises applying a volume of a liquid sample to an exposing domain from which exposing domain electromagnetic signals from the sample in the domain can pass to the exterior, and exposing, onto an array of active detection elements such as CCD-elements, a spatial representation of electromagnetic signals having passed from the domain, the representation being detectable as an intensity by individual active detection elements, under conditions permitting processing of the intensities detected by the array of detection elements during the exposure in such a manner that representations of electromagnetic signals from the biological particles are identified as distinct from representations of electromagnetic signals from background signals. The size of the volume of the liquid sample is sufficiently large to permit the assessment of the quantity and quality parameters to fulfill a predetermined requirement to the statistical quality of the assessment based on substantially one exposure. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248967 | Process for Evaluating a Refinery Feedstock - A process for evaluating a refinery feedstock, said process comprising: (i) providing a refinery feedstock, (ii) treating said refinery feedstock to produce an array comprising a plurality of fractions having different chemical and/or physical properties, each fraction being representative of a process stream that might be present in a refinery, and (iii) analysing each of said plurality of fractions to determine one or more chemical and/or physical properties of the fractions, said analyses being performed at least partially in parallel. In a preferred embodiment, a plurality of refinery feedstocks is evaluated, each being fractionated prior to analysis of the fractions. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248968 | MATRIX-ASSISTED LASER DESORPTION IONIZATION MASS SPECTROMETRY SUBSTRATES HAVING LOW VOLUME MATRIX ARRAY ELEMENTS - Provided herein are substrates for matrix-assisted laser-desorption ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometric analysis. Each spot includes 3-hydroxypicolinic acid matrix and no analyte. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248969 | Methods and probes for identifying a nucleotide sequence - The present invention provides a method for identifying a set of target nucleotide sequences capable of identifying a member of a group of related nucleotide sequences, the method comprising the step of dividing the nucleotide sequence of each member of the group into a plurality of subsequences, wherein at least two of the subsequences overlap. The method is useful in generating probe sets capable of assigning alleles at HLA or KIR loci. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248970 | Compositions and Methods for the Detection of Candida Species - Compositions and methods for detecting and/or differentiating among | 2008-10-09 |
20080248971 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING MICROARRAYS - An interactive method of providing an array of nucleic acid sequences in which a remote user enters a query to generate a listing of desired sequence probes, which are then selected and returned to the host for use in producing a custom microarray designed by a remote user. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248972 | Method of Immobilizing Protein, Protein Chip, Method of Immobilizing Cell and Cell Chip - It is intended to provide a novel method of immobilizing a protein and a protein chip, by which the protein can be immobilized at a high reproducibility while preventing the protein from inactivation without resort to a large-scaled apparatus and the protein can be immobilized even in a microchannel. Further, by using a cell adhesive protein as the protein to be immobilized, it is also possible to use a cell as a target and to provide a method of immobilizing a cell and a cell chip, by which a cell can be immobilized in an arbitrary region on a substrate. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248973 | NUCLEIC ACID CHIP COUPLING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - Disclosed herein is a nucleic acid chip coupling system and a method of operating the nucleic acid chip coupling system. The nucleic acid chip coupling system comprises an upper case, a lower case, and a stirring shaft. The lower case is coupled with the upper case to form a space therein. The stirring shaft is rotatably coupled with one of the upper and lower cases and connected to one side of a wafer so as to rotate the wafer. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248974 | Scale Inhibiting Well Treatment - This invention provides a method for inhibiting scale formation within a hydrocarbon producing system, said method comprising contacting said system with a copolymer formed from a diallyl ammonium salt and at least one other monomer. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248975 | DRILLING FLUID - This invention is based upon the finding that certain chlorosulfonated α-olefin copolymers can be beneficially utilized in drilling fluids that are utilized in drilling subterreanean wells. For instance, it has been unexpectedly found that certain chlorosulfonated α-olefin copolymers can be beneficially used as total or partial replacements for organoclays in oil based drilling fluids. The chlorosulfonated α-olefin copolymers that are useful in the practice of this invention are typically chlorosulfonated ethylene/octene copolymers or chlorosulfonated ethylene/butene copolymers. The chlorosulfonated α-olefin copolymers will contain from 0.2 to 5 weight percent sulfur. The utilization of chlorosulfonated α-olefin copolymers in oil-based drilling fluids offers (1) long service life at high operating temperatures, (2) minimal formation damage, (3) improved filtration behavior, and (4) highly effective performance at low viscosifier levels. Additionally, the chlorosulfonated α-olefin copolymers utilized in the practice of this invention are soluble in conventional drilling fluid formulations which reduce the level of mixing required in preparation of the drilling fluid formulation. This makes the preparation of the drilling fluid easier, faster and less energy intensive. The chlorosulfonated α-olefin copolymers used in making the drilling fluids of this invention are also free flowing powders which makes them easier to handle than the sulfonated EPDM (ethylene-propylene-diene monomer rubbers) crumbs employed in the drilling fluids of the prior art. The present invention more specifically discloses an oil-based drilling fluid which is comprised of: (a) an organic liquid; (b) water; (c) an emulsifier; (d) a wetting agent; (e) a fluid loss reducing agent; (f) a weighting material; and (g) a chlorosulfonated α-olefin copolymer. The subject invention further reveals a process for drilling a well into a subterranean formation which comprises boring a hole into the earth by rotary drilling, wherein an oil-based drilling fluid is circulated down a drilling pipe and returned to the surface of the earth through a pipe hole annulus, wherein the oil-based drilling fluid is comprised of (a) an organic liquid; (b) water; (c) an emulsifier; (d) a wetting agent; (e) a fluid loss reducing agent; (f) a weighting material; and (g) a chlorosulfonated α-olefin copolymer. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248976 | POLYCATIONIC VISCOELASTIC COMPOSITIONS - Viscoelastic compositions are disclosed herein containing an effective amount of one or more random or structurally defined polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds for controlling the viscoelasticity of the composition. In at least one aspect, the present technology provides polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds comprising bis-quaternary compounds. In another aspect, the present technology provides viscoelastic compositions that comprise polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds comprising bis-quaternary compounds. Preferred viscoelastic compositions of the present technology maintain viscoelasticity at a temperature greater than about 80° C., preferably greater than about 100° C. or about 110° C. when the amount of the one or polycationic quaternary compounds is less than about 10% by weight based on the total weight of the composition. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248977 | POLYCATIONIC VISCOELASTIC COMPOSITIONS - Viscoelastic compositions are disclosed herein containing an effective amount of one or more random or structurally defined polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds for controlling the viscoelasticity of the composition. In at least one aspect, the present technology provides polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds comprising dissymmetric bis-quaternary compounds. In another aspect, the present technology provides viscoelastic compositions comprising polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds that comprise dissymmetric bis-quaternary compounds. In yet another aspect, the present technology provides polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds comprising a carboxylate functional polycationic quaternary ammonium compound. Preferred viscoelastic compositions of the present technology maintain viscoelasticity at a temperature greater than about 80° C., preferably greater than about 100° C. or about 110° C. when the amount of the one or polycationic quaternary compounds is less than about 10% by weight based on the total weight of the composition. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248978 | Compositions and Methods for Water and Gas Shut-Off in Subterranean Wells With VES Fluids - Viscoelastic surfactant (VES) based fluid systems for zone isolation and flow control are effective in water and/or gas shutoff applications. The fluid systems may include brine, a viscosity enhancer, as well as the VES, and optionally a stabilizer for high temperature applications. The stabilizer may be an alkali earth metal oxide, alkali earth metal hydroxide, alkali metal oxide, alkali metal hydroxide, Al | 2008-10-09 |
20080248979 | LUBRICANT COMPOSITION - A lubricant composition applicable to a sliding section or sliding member of an automotive internal combustion engine or power transmission apparatus to significantly lower a friction coefficient. The lubricant composition contains a base oil for a lubricating oil, an oxygen-containing organic compound, a diamond nano-particle and a dispersant for the diamond nano-particle. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248980 | Lubricant Additive Formulation Containing Multifunctional Dispersant - The present invention provides a lubricating composition comprising (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; (b) a friction modifier; (c) a corrosion inhibitor; (d) an antiwear agent; and (e) a product prepared by heating together: (i) a dispersant; (ii) 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole or a hydrocarbyl-substituted 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole, or oligomers thereof; (iii) a borating agent;and (iv) optionally a dicarboxylic acid of an aromatic compound selected from the group consisting of 1,3 diacids and 1,4 diacids, or (v) optionally a phosphorus acid compound, said heating being sufficient to provide a product of (i), (ii), (iii) and optionally (iv), which is soluble in an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further provides a use for the lubricating composition in a transmission. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248981 | Lubricating oil composition - The lubricating oil composition of the invention comprises a lubricating base oil with a urea adduct value of no greater than 4% by mass and a viscosity index of 100 or higher, an ashless friction modifier at 0.01-10% by mass and a phosphorus-containing anti-wear agent at 0.01-0.2% by mass as phosphorus, based on the total amount of the composition. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248982 | TRIESTER-BASED LUBRICANTS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - The present invention is generally directed to triester-based lubricant compositions. The present invention is also directed to methods of making these and other similar lubricant compositions. In some embodiments, the methods for making such triester-based lubricants utilize a biomass precursor and/or low value Fischer-Tropsch (FT) products (e.g., alcohols) so as to produce high value triester-based lubricants. In some embodiments, such triester-based lubricants are derived, at least in part, from FT alcohols and fatty acids. The fatty acids can be from a bio-based source (i.e., biomass, renewable source) or can be derived from FT alcohols via oxidation. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248983 | Method for lubricating heavy duty geared apparatus - A method for improving the oil drain interval, fuel and energy efficiency of heavy duty geared machinery by lubricating said apparatus using a lubricating oil composition comprising as base oil about 20 to 75 wt % PAO 2 to 10, about 5 to 40 wt % PAO 150-1000, about 10 to 40 wt % PAO 20-100, about 5 to 20 wt % of one or more polyol ester or dibasic acid ester having a kinematic viscosity of between about 2 to 5 mm | 2008-10-09 |
20080248984 | Lubricating compositions containing ashless catalytic antioxidant additives - The invention comprises lubricating compositions and hydraulic fluids containing N,N′-diaryl-m-phenylene diamine compounds that impart good levels of oxidation inhibition in the lubricants and hydraulic fluids. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248985 | Lubricating compositions containing ashless catalytic antioxidant additives - The invention comprises lubricating compositions and hydraulic fluids containing substituted N,N′-diaryl-o-phenylenediamine compounds that impart good levels of oxidation inhibition in the lubricants and hydraulic fluids. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248986 | Liquid laundry detergents containing cationic hydroxyethyl cellulose polymer - Aqueous liquid laundry detergent compositions useful for cleaning fabrics wherein the compositions contain from about 0.05% to about 0.4%, by weight of the composition, of a cationic hydroxyethyl cellulose polymer having a degree of substitution of the cationic charge of from about 0.01 to about 0.20; from about 5% to about 30%, by weight of the composition, of a surfactant comprising at least one anionic surfactant and at least one nonionic surfactant; and from about 2% to about 15%, by weight of the composition, of fatty acid. Use of such aqueous liquid laundry detergent compositions for handwashing delicate fabrics. Use of such aqueous liquid laundry detergent compositions for machine washing of delicate fabrics, wherein the machine washing occurs at a delicate machine setting. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248987 | Method For Stabilizing Liquid Detergent Preparations and Corresponding Liquid Detergent Preparations - The present invention relates to a process for stabilizing liquid detergent compositions, and also to liquid detergent compositions comprising a copolymer obtainable by free-radical copolymerization of
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20080248988 | Liquid Cleaning Composition Having Low Viscosity - A light duty liquid cleaning composition comprising at least one ammonium or metal salt of a C | 2008-10-09 |
20080248989 | Method For Producing Detergent Or Cleaning Products - Products for washing, cleaning and/or detergent applications which comprise: (a) a shaped element comprising a first agent selected from washing and cleaning actives and mixtures thereof; and (b) at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible film material; wherein the film material is adherently joined to the shaped element by a heat-sealed seam, are described along with methods for their manufacture. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248990 | Oxygen Containing Tri- or Tetra-Cyclic Terpenoid Compounds - The use as fragrance ingredient of a compound of formula (I) | 2008-10-09 |
20080248991 | Chitosan Containing Solution - The invention provides a composition comprising (i) chitosan, a salt or derivative thereof or a salt of a derivative thereof, (ii) a polyol-phosphate or sugar-phosphate salt, (iii) a plasticizer, and (iv) a therapeutic agent. Typically, the composition is a solution or suspension at ambient temperature but forms a gel at physiological temperatures. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248992 | Immunokine composition and method - A composition and method for preventing HIV infection of mammalian cells. One aspect of the invention relates to an anti-immunodeficiency virus immunokine capable of binding to a cellular protein in a manner that prevents HIV infection of that cell. The compositions can include either an active bioactive polypeptide, such as native cobratoxin, and/or an inactivated bioactive polypeptide, such as cobratoxin in which one or more of the native disulfide bridges have been prevented from forming. The term “immunokine” is used to refer to an inactivated bioactive polypeptide, whether inactivated by chemical, genetic, and/or synthetic means as described herein, with the proviso that a corresponding active bioactive polypeptides can be included where applicable (e.g., for in vitro use). | 2008-10-09 |
20080248993 | Modified Beta Thymosin Peptides - A composition including an oxidized or superoxidized methionine-containing beta thymosin peptide, isoform thereof, fragment thereof, isolated R-enantiomer thereof or isolated S-enantiomer thereof, other than racemic thymosin beta 4 sulfoxide, or a modified beta thymosin peptide, isoform or fragment thereof with an amino acid substituent substituted for at least one methionine of an amino acid sequence of a normally methionine-containing beta thymosin peptide, isoform or fragment thereof, and method for forming same. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248994 | Methods of using deacetylase inhibitors to promote cell differentiation and regeneration - A method of enhancing progenitor cell differentiation, including enhancing myogenesis, neurogenesis, and hematopoiesis, by contacting a progenitor cell with an effective amount of a deacetylase inhibitor (DI). The progenitor cell can be part of cell culture, such as a cell culture used for in vitro or in vivo analysis of progenitor cell differentiation, or can be part of an organism, such as a human or other mammal. Contacting the progenitor cell with a DI can lead to enhancement of expression of terminal cell-type specific genes in the progenitor cell, such as enhancing expression of muscle-specific genes in myoblasts. Administering a DI to a subject also can provide some prophylactic or therapeutic effect for inhibiting, preventing, or treating associated with a degeneration or loss of tissue. The DI can be administered to a subject as part of a pharmaceutical composition. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248995 | Modulation of PPARgamma2 gene promoter by FOXO1 - A method for detecting a modulator of transcription of a human PPAR gene promoter is provided, comprising contacting a candidate compound with a cell transfected with an expression vector containing a heterologous gene operably linked to a PPAR promoter and an additional expression vector containing the FOXO1 gene, and comparing the level of expression of said heterologous gene in the presence of the compound and in the absence thereof, whereby a modulator of transcription of the human PPAR gene promoter is identified. The PPAR gene promoter is preferably the PPARγ2 promoter, and the DNA-binding domain of the FOXO1 protein binds to a sequence encompassing the 63 to 323 bp region of the human PPARγ2 promoter, preferably the 270 to 310 bp region. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248996 | T1R HETERO-OLIGOMERIC TASTE RECEPTORS AND CELL LINES THAT EXPRESS SAID RECEPTORS AND USE THEREOF FOR IDENTIFICATION OF TASTE COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to the discovery that the T1R receptors assemble to form functional taste receptors. Particularly, it has been discovered that co-expression of T1R1 and T1R3 results in a taste receptor that responds to umami taste stimuli, including monosodium glutamate. Also, it has been discovered that co-expression of the T1R2 and T1R3 receptors results in a taste receptor that responds to sweet taste stimuli including naturally occurring and artificial sweeteners. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248997 | T1R HETERO-OLIGOMERIC TASTE RECEPTORS AND CELL LINES THAT EXPRESS SAID RECEPTORS AND USE THEREOF FOR IDENTIFICATION OF TASTE COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to the discovery that the T1R receptors assemble to form functional taste receptors. Particularly, it has been discovered that co-expression of T1R1 and T1R3 results in a taste receptor that responds to umami taste stimuli, including monosodium glutamate. Also, it has been discovered that co-expression of the T1R2 and T1R3 receptors results in a taste receptor that responds to sweet taste stimuli including naturally occurring and artificial sweeteners. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248998 | COMPOSITIONS FOR ORAL ADMINSTRATION OF ACTIVE PRINCIPLES REQUIRING MASKING OF TASTE - Composition intended for the oral administration of active principles with unacceptable taste, which comprises from about 15% to about 30% of organoleptically unpleasant active ingredient (principle) that is mixed with from about 60% to about 80% of an ester of glycerol or of a fatty acid, to which a wax is optionally added and to which a surfactant is added, and in that it is prepared by a spray-cooling process which can produce a particle size of less than 350 μm. | 2008-10-09 |
20080248999 | AMYLIN FORMULATIONS - A combined insulin and amylin and/or GLP-1 mimetic formulation has been developed wherein the pH of the insulin is decreased so that the amylin and/or GLP-1 remains soluble when mixed together with the insulin. In the preferred embodiment, a bolus insulin is administered by injection before breakfast, providing adequate bolus insulin levels to cover the meal, without producing hypoglycemia after the meal. This can be combined with an adequate basal insulin for 24 hours. Lunch and dinner can be covered by two bolus injections of the insulin and amylin and/or GLP-1 mimetic combination. A GLP-1 mimetic may be combined with either rapid acting or basal insulin formulations. As a result, a patient using the combination formulation therapy may only need to inject half as many times per day. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249000 | Method of Modifying Gum Arabic, Modified Gum Arabic Obtained by the Method, and Use Thereof - An object of the present invention is to provide a method for enhancing the emulsification ability of gum arabic. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249001 | AGENTS THAT ALLEVIATE SIDE-EFFECTS CAUSED BY CHEMOTHERAPY AGENTS - The present invention provides improving agents of side-effects of chemotherapy agents. Though the erythroid progenitor cells decrease due to the side-effect of chemotherapy agents, such side-effect can be improved by chemotherapy agents which comprise arginine as the active ingredient. | 2008-10-09 |