43rd week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 41 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140314849 | METHOD FOR PREPARING BIOCOMPATIBLE AND BIODEGRADABLE BIOMATERIALS BASED ON COLLAGEN AND GRANULES OF HYDROXYAPATITE/BETA-TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE FOR USE IN SURGERY, AND BIOMATERIALS THUS OBTAINED - The present invention relates to a method of preparing a composite biomaterial, essentially consisting of collagen in combination with granules of hydroxyapatite/β-tricalcium phosphate (HA/β-TCP), to be used in maxillofacial surgery, dentistry, aesthetic surgery and particularly in orthopedic surgery; the invention also relates to the biomaterial obtained by means of this method. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314850 | FUNCTIONALIZED NANODIAMONDS AS DELIVERY PLATFORMS FOR NUCLEIC ACIDS - The present application relates to functionalized nanodiamonds, to complexes comprising a functionalized nanodiamond reversibly bound to a nucleic acid and to compositions comprising such functionalized nanodiamonds and complexes. In particular, the functionalized nanodiamonds comprise at least one naturally occurring basic amino acid, or analogs or derivatives thereof, covalently linked to a nanodiamond. The present application also includes methods and uses of the complexes and compositions, for example for delivering a nucleic acid to a cell. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314851 | DAIRY PRODUCT AND PROCESS - The invention relates to liquid nutritional compositions, particularly shelf stable liquid nutritional compositions including compositions comprising non-hydrolysed whey protein, and methods of producing and using these compositions. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314852 | NANOPARTICULATE SYSTEMS PREPARED FROM SORBITAN ESTERS - The invention relates to systems comprising homogenous nanoparticles having an average size of less than 1 micrometer and containing at least a sorbitan ester, a macrogol ester, a macrogol ether or a derivative of same and, optionally, at least one component derived from oxyethylene and/or at least one component having an electric charge (positive or negative). According to the invention, the components are incorporated in a single step consisting in mixing two solutions. The invention also relates to the use of said systems as medicines or medical devices, in tissue engineering or regenerative medicine, for cosmetic, hygienic or nutritional uses, and in surface coatings. The invention further relates to methods for preparing same. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314853 | MICROSPHERES FOR CONTROLLED- OR SUSTAINED-RELEASE DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTICS - A new microsphere formulation (composition) for controlled- or sustained-release delivery of therapeutic ingredient(s), mainly peptides and proteins not over 10K in molecular weight, comprises at least a therapeutic ingredient, a helping agent (such as PH sensitive agent whose solubility is a function of pH) and a biodegradable polymer. The therapeutic ingredient(s) and the helping agent are in the form of fine particles, less than 1O um in diameter, encapsulated in the polymer which forms the microsphere matrix. A method for preparing the composition comprises a step of in-situ precipitating the therapeutic ingredient(s) and the helping agent to the fine particles and successive steps for forming the microspheres. Such a microsphere formulation offers a well-controlled release profile for prolonged period and encapsulation efficiency over 95%. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314854 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR RNAi-BASED CANCER TREATMENT - The present invention generally concerns methods and nucleotide-based compositions for treating metastatic cancer that is associated with a primary tumor or a few tumors at the primary organ. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314855 | COATED MESOPOROUS NANOPARTICLES - Provided are methods for producing mesoporous nanoparticles that can, once loaded, retain small or large molecules (e.g., molecules having a molecular weight that is less or greater than about 900 Da) until release is desired, upon which time the mesoporous nanoparticles can release the loaded molecule in a controlled manner for a desired period of time, including an extended period of time. Also disclosed are methods for treating a subject comprising administering to the subject a mesoporous nanoparticle according to the present disclosure. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314856 | SUSTAINED RELEASE BEADS AND SUSPENSIONS INCLUDING THE SAME FOR SUSTAINED DELIVERY OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS - Sustained-released beads providing active ingredients over an extended period of time to an individual orally ingesting the sustained release beads. The sustained-release beads can be part of a suspension wherein the sustained-release beads are suspended and evenly dispersed in the suspension. Binding agents are used to form the structural framework of the sustained released beads and retain the active ingredients without chemical or electrical bonding. The components of the dispersion medium are GRAS designated, making the suspension suitable for use as a food product. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314857 | FORMULATIONS FOR ENHANCED BIOAVAILABILITY OF ZANAMIVIR - In accordance with the present invention, there are provided compositions comprising zanamivir and at least one permeability enhancer. The compositions can increase the amount of zanamivir capable of being transported across a cell membrane (such as a Caco-2 cell membrane), and can increase this amount by at least 150% relative to the amount capable of being transported across the cell membrane in the absence of the permeability enhancer. Also provided are oral dosage forms of the compositions, which comprise a therapeutically effective amount of zanamivir and a permeability-enhancing amount of a permeability enhancer. The oral dosage forms can further comprise an enteric- or pH-sensitive coating or layer surrounding the composition. Also provided in accordance with the present invention are methods for treating or preventing influenza infection. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314858 | IPNV-ISAV BIVALENT VACCINE USING A VIRUS-LIKE PARTICLE-BASED PLATFORM AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - The present invention provides bivalent oral vaccines against infectious pancreatic necrosis virus (IPNV) and infectious salmon anemia virus (ISAV). Yeast cells comprise an expression vector comprising (i) a polynucleotide sequence encoding a VP2 capsid protein of IPNV and (ii) a polynucleotide sequence encoding one or more antigenic epitopes of hemaglutinin of ISAV. The yeast cells express sub-viral particles (SVP) comprising a VP2 capsid protein of IPNV and one or more antigenic epitopes of hemaglutinin of ISAV. The yeast cells and SVP may be administered in an effective amount to increase the amount of antibodies against IPNV and ISAV in the fish, preferably Salmonidae. The yeast cells and SVP may be in the form of fish food for administering to the fish orally. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314859 | AGENT FOR EVADING IMMUNE RESPONSE - It has been found that modification of surfaces of nanoparticles with a RolA protein decreases an immunostimulation activity of the nanoparticles on myeloid dendritic cells and also decreases phagocytosis of the nanoparticles by macrophages. The present invention provides nanoparticles being modified with a biological molecule and having an immune-response evasion function. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314860 | ENTERIC COATED MULTIPARTICULATE COMPOSITION WITH PROTEINACEOUS SUBCOAT - A multiparticulate composition includes a plurality of individual enteric coated cores containing one or more terpene-based active ingredients and having a continuous proteinaceous subcoating layer covering the individual cores and separating the individual cores from their respective enteric coatings. The continuous proteinaceous subcoating layer prevents volatile terpene-based active ingredients from leaving the core, even when the core is heated during processing or stored for long periods above room temperature. The multiparticulate composition may be used to treat gastrointestinal disorders. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314861 | SUSTAINED RELEASE BEADS AND SUSPENSIONS INCLUDING THE SAME FOR SUSTAINED DELIVERY OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS - Sustained-released beads providing active ingredients over an extended period of time to an individual orally ingesting the sustained release beads. The sustained-release beads can be part of a suspension wherein the sustained-release beads are suspended and evenly dispersed in the suspension. Binding agents are used to form the structural framework of the sustained released beads and retain the active ingredients without chemical or electrical bonding. The components of the dispersion medium are GRAS designated, making the suspension suitable for use as a food product. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314862 | SUSTAINED RELEASE BEADS AND SUSPENSIONS INCLUDING THE SAME FOR SUSTAINED DELIVERY OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS - Sustained-released beads providing active ingredients over an extended period of time to an individual orally ingesting the sustained release beads. The sustained-release beads can be part of a suspension wherein the sustained-release beads are suspended and evenly dispersed in the suspension. Binding agents are used to form the structural framework of the sustained released beads and retain the active ingredients without chemical or electrical bonding. The components of the dispersion medium are GRAS designated, making the suspension suitable for use as a food product. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314863 | SUSTAINED RELEASE BEADS AND SUSPENSIONS INCLUDING THE SAME FOR SUSTAINED DELIVERY OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS - Sustained-released beads providing active ingredients over an extended period of time to an individual orally ingesting the sustained release beads. The sustained-release beads can be part of a suspension wherein the sustained-release beads are suspended and evenly dispersed in the suspension. Binding agents are used to form the structural framework of the sustained released beads and retain the active ingredients without chemical or electrical bonding. The components of the dispersion medium are GRAS designated, making the suspension suitable for use as a food product. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314864 | System for Targeted Delivery of Therapeutic Agents - The present invention provides a drug delivery system for targeted delivery of therapeutic agent-containing particles to tissues, cells, and intracellular compartments. The invention provides targeted particles comprising a particle, one or more targeting moieties, and one or more therapeutic agents to be delivered and pharmaceutical compositions comprising inventive targeted particles. The present invention provides methods of designing, manufacturing, and using inventive targeted particles and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314865 | Vaccine Nanotechnology - The present invention provides compositions and systems for delivery of nanocarriers to cells of the immune system. The invention provides vaccine nanocarriers capable of stimulating an immune response in T cells and/or B cells, in some embodiments, comprising at least one immunomodulatory agent, and optionally comprising at last one targeting moiety and optionally at least one immunostimulatory agent. The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising inventive vaccine nanocarriers. The present invention provides methods of designing, manufacturing, and using inventive vaccine nanocarriers and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The invention provides methods of prophylaxis and/or treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions comprising administering at least one inventive vaccine nanocarrier to a subject in need thereof. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314866 | MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR MODULATING IMMUNE RESPONSES - The present invention provides nanoparticle-coupled tolerogenic Treg cell therapy for treatment of immune and/or autoimmune disorders. In certain specific embodiments, the present invention can be used in the prevention and/or treatment of autoimmune diseases including, but not limited to, type 1 diabetes, lupus erythematosus (SLE), multiple sclerosis (MS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), rheumatoid arthritis, oophoritis, and autoimmune pathology associated with Graft versus Host Disease (GvHD) following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314867 | VITAMIN K2 MICROSPHERES - A vitamin K | 2014-10-23 |
20140314868 | PROSTAGLANDIN AND PROSTAMIDE DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND INTRAOCULAR THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - Biocompatible, bioerodible implants and microspheres include latanoprost and a biodegradable polymer effective, when placed intraocular (such as into the subtenon space) to treat glaucoma. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314869 | ISOLATING AND THERAPEUTIC USE OF PERIVASCULAR MEDICINAL CELLS - Disclosed are perivascular medicinal cells (PVMCs), methods of isolating PVMCs, and a composition comprising PVMCs having medicinal capabilities. Specifically, the disclosure provides a method of isolating PVMCs from an umbilical cord blood vessel or from bone. The disclosure further provides a method of making an enhanced, autologous bone graft, a method of stimulating bone regeneration comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of bone-derived PVMCs, a method of reconstructing bone tissue, and methods of treating a disease that affects cellular function. PVMCs capable of secreting a site-dependent trophic factor are also described. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314870 | BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE FOOD SUPPLEMENT - A biologically active food supplement intended to increase the athletes' muscle mass comprises Leuzea (or other medicinal plant containing ecdysteroids), male bee brood, ascorbic acid (Vitamin C). Vitamin E, and excipients (calcium stearate, talc, lactose) with the following ratio of components (mass %): Male bee brood 1-70; Leuzea 5-70; Ascorbic acid 1-70; Vitamin E 0.05-30; calcium stearate 0.92-0.95; talc 3-6; lactose—the rest. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314871 | METHOD FOR PURIFYING BEE VENOM ON MASS SCALE - Disclosed is a method for the purification of bee venom on a mass scale. It comprises dissolving crude bee venom in a solvent to form a bee venom solution; applying an adsorbent to the bee venom solution to form a mixture; and removing the adsorbent through filtration to afford a pure bee venom solution. By the method of the present invention, crude bee venom collected from bee farms can be purified to a purity of 99% or higher on a mass scale, without inducing a change in the composition thereof, and thus the purified bee venom can be used as a material for medicines, cosmetics and foods | 2014-10-23 |
20140314872 | Methods of Use of Culture Supernatant Obtained from Mesenchymal Stem Cells from Dogs and Cats for Treatment of Organ Dysfunction - A method of treatment of organ dysfunction using a supernatant containing molecules, cytokines and vesicles secreted from mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) from animals is provided. The MSC are cultured, and then centrifuged to separate them from the desired supernatant containing the molecules and vesicles that may be used for treatment. Treatment may be for dogs, cats, and similar animals. This treatment may be for any number of ailments including, but not limited to mitigation or reversal of complications from heart, kidney, liver, or other organ impairment. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314873 | PROCESS AND COMPOSITION OF A GEL FOR WOUND DISINFECTION AND PROMOTION OF HEALING - A process and composition of a gel that is effective at disinfecting wounds and killing fungal infections such as athletes foot and nail fungus and promoting healing in wounds of the skin has been developed. The invention is produced by a process of gelling hydrogen peroxide with synthetic smectite clay nanoparticles that are free of any heavy metals. Unexpectedly the gel actually promotes healing in wounds of the skin. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314875 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING VASCULAR HEALTH - The present invention relates to a composition for the use in improving vascular health, including treating and preventing vascular diseases and diseases related thereto, using a botanical extract of oil palm vegetation liquor from the palm oil milling process. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314876 | PROTEOMICS BASED DIAGNOSTIC DETECTION METHOD FOR CHRONIC SINUSITIS - The invention provides for a proteomic approach for identification of specific bacterial protein profiles that may be used in the development of methods for the diagnosis of bacterial chronic sinusitis. The invention provides for methods for determining the presence of pathogenic bacteria in the upper respiratory tract of a subject using protein profiles of the pathogenic bacteria. The invention also provides for methods of diagnosing a bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract of a subject using protein profiles of a pathogenic bacteria. In addition, the invention provides for devices, immunoassays and kits for identifying pathogenic bacteria in the upper respiratory tract. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314877 | INTRA-MAMMARY TEAT SEALANT FORMULATION AND METHOD OF USING SAME TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE VISUAL DEFECTS IN AGED CHEESES - Described is an intra-mammary teat sealant and a corresponding method of forming a physical barrier in the teat canal of a non-human animal for prophylactic treatment of mammary disorders during the animal's dry period. The method includes the step of infusing a bismuth-free teat seal formulation into the teat canal of the animal. The method also prevents the formation of black spot defect in dairy products, especially cheddar cheese, made from the milk of animals so treated. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314878 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DRUG-SENSITIZATION OR INHIBITION OF A CANCER CELL - The disclosure provides rifamycin and rifamycin derivative compositions, including rifabutin and rifabutin derivative compositions able to cause drug-sensitization in a cancer cell or inhibition of a cancer cell. The disclosure also provides methods of administering such compositions to cancer cells to sensitize them to drugs, such as chemotherapeutics, or directly inhibit them. The disclosure also provides methods of administering such compositions to increase reactive oxygen species (ROS), particularly superoxides, in cancer cells. The disclosure further provides methods of determining whether a cancer will respond to chemotherapeutics and whether to administer rifamycin or a rifamycin derivative based on ROS levels in cancer cells of a patient. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314879 | TREATMENT OF COMPARTMENT SYNDROME - The present invention relates to a method of treating or preventing compartment syndrome in a patient. According to the invention, the method includes: (a) identifying a patient suffering from compartment syndrome; and (b) administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a carbon monoxide (CO). | 2014-10-23 |
20140314880 | NITRIC OXIDE GENERATION, DILUTION, AND TOPICAL APPLICATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus for controlled delivery of nitric oxide. A pump draws air through an activated carbon filter and into a reaction chamber. The generation of nitric oxide occurs in the reaction chamber. A second pump draws the gas in the reaction chamber through a calcium hydroxide filter and delivers the nitric oxide through an orifice, or aperture, that controls the flow of nitric oxide delivered. The nitric oxide is filtered through a calcium hydroxide filter just prior to being made available for various nitric oxide therapies. Topical applications that provide a nitric oxide therapy to a surface are also provided. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314881 | NOVEL MEDICAL USES FOR NO AND NO DONOR COMPOUNDS - A body part is preserved using nitric oxide and/or a nitric oxide donor that does not directly release nitric oxide or a red blood cell nitrosylating agent, preferably ethyl nitrite to facilitate oxygen supply. A subject at risk for developing high altitude illness is administered a red blood nitrosylating agent in gaseous form that does not directly release nitric oxide, preferably ethyl nitrite. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314882 | Synergistic Combination Therapy - Combinations of compounds are provided that produce a synergistic effect when administered. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314883 | PROCESS FOR OBTAINING PARTIALLY PURIFIED EXTRACTS OF ANTIOXIDANT COMPOUNDS OF PALM FRUITS OF THE GENUS EUTERPE - The present invention relates to a process for the partial and differential extraction that leads to obtaining extracts with appreciable amounts of antioxidants from fruits of palm trees of the genus Euterpe. The process comprises the steps of collecting the fruit, solid-liquid extraction (pulping 1) of the antioxidant compounds, softening and/or maceration of pulp and solid-liquid extraction (pulping 2 and/or 3) to obtain a standardized juice comprising both hydrophilic and lipophilic antioxidants, and an oily fraction. The process of the present invention also extends to a partial purification of the crude aqueous extract produced by the technique of adsorption on macroporous resins, resulting in higher purity extract of antioxidants. The extract or powder obtained after drying can be used in the food industry, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and herbal areas due to the physiological properties thereof | 2014-10-23 |
20140314884 | Health Supplement using Guarana Extract - The current invention is a supplement made from a combination of herbs, vitamins, amino acids which in the preferred embodiment is a 100% vegetarian liquid capsules that are ingested allow for rapid absorption. The components of the supplement can be mint or menthol such as peppermint or spearmint, Methyl B12 or B12, Niacin, Guarana, Dimethylaminoethanol, Acetyl-L-carnitine or ALCAR, | 2014-10-23 |
20140314885 | BROAD SPECTRUM ANIMAL REPELLENT AND METHOD - An animal, bird, and repellent formulation and method for warding off deer, geese, birds and insects from shrubs, grass, water, walks, parking lots in around buildings and the like. The formulation is a mixture of water, rosemary oil, mint oil, cedar oil, kaolin clay, a thickener, preservative, white distilled vinegar and dried eggs. This formulation can be applied to a support medium, such as crushed eggshells, nutshells, or corncobs and then disbursed over the surface to be protected. The mixture can also be formed into a viscous composition and sprayed over the area. Additionally, this mixture can be applied to stagnate water to kill mosquito larvae or on a variety of surfaces to repel insects such as flies, spiders, beetles, ants and so forth. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314886 | ACHILLEA FRAGRANTISSIMA EXTRACT, METHOD FOR PREPARING ACHILLEA FRAGRANTISSIMA EXTRACT AND METHOD FOR TREATING CHRONIC MYELOID LEUKEMIA | 2014-10-23 |
20140314887 | COMPOSITION FOR PREVENTING OR TREATING HANGOVER - The present invention relates to a composition including a | 2014-10-23 |
20140314888 | ANTI-INFLAMMATORY COMPOSITION COMPRISING MALVIDIN -3 - O - BETA-GLUCOSIDE AND A PROPOLIS EXTRACT - The present invention relates to an anti-inflammatory composition comprising a plant extract and a propolis extract. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314889 | CARDIO-PROTECTIVE AGENTS FROM KIWIFRUITS - The invention relates to cardio-protective agents. In particular, the present invention relates to cardio-protective extracts and fractions thereof prepared from kiwi fruit. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314890 | COMBINATION ANTI-CANCER THERAPY - Discloses herein is a combination therapy for treating cancer by administration of a phycocyanin and a chemotherapeutic. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314891 | DEVICE FOR FORMING TABLETS BY CONSTANT VOLUME COMPACTION - The invention relates to a press device for manufacturing tablets from a mixture of at least one component, comprising:
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20140314892 | INJECTION APPARATUS - An injection apparatus includes a pressure accumulating portion connected to an operation chamber of an injection cylinder. A control unit controls the speed at which the injection cylinder moves and is connected to a rod of the injection cylinder. The control unit includes a rotary shaft that follows the movement of the rod and is capable of moving in the same direction as the rod, a conversion mechanism that converts the linear motion of the rod into the rotation of the rotary shaft, and a rotation member coupled to the rotary shaft. The control unit further includes a resistance generating member that generates a frictional resistance by coming into sliding contact with the rotation member, an actuating member that is moved by an electric drive source, and a movement mechanism that follows the movement of the actuating member and moves the resistance generating member relative to the rotation member. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314893 | MOLD FOR MOLDING LIGHT GUIDE PLATE - A mold assembly for manufacturing light guide plates of different sizes without being dismantled includes a male mold with base, a number of pairs of molding blocks and driving blocks, together with two bolts, and an injecting block. The pairs of molding and driving blocks, and the driving block and two bolts are received in the male mold base. The driving block is movably connected to the molding block by the two bolts. A position of the molding block relative to the driving block is adjusted by screwing at least one of the two bolts. An injecting block is positioned in the male mold base and surrounds a male mold chamber with the molding block. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314894 | TOOL SLEEVE FOR MOLD DIE - A device changes the shape of a die used to compression mold a part. The device includes a sleeve placed between the die and a charge to be molded. The sleeve has an inner face generally conforming to a face of the die, and a outer face for molding a part. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314895 | Scraping device for a rotary tablet press, as well as a rotor and rotary tablet press - The invention relates to a scraping device for a rotary tablet press comprising a scraper that is designed to scrape off material for pressing that is located on the top side of a die plate of the rotary tablet press, the die plate rotating relative to the scraper, and comprising a force-generating apparatus that is designed to press the scraper with a predetermined compression against the top side of the die plate, characterized in that the force-generating apparatus comprises a fluid pillow filled with a fluid that is in contact with the scraper directly or via at least one transmission element in order to press the scraper by the predetermined compression against the top side of the die plate. The invention also relates to a rotor for a rotary tablet press, as well as a rotary tablet press. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314896 | PRINTED MOLD AND TEXTURED PANELS FORMED USING THE SAME - Implementations of the present disclosure relate to systems, methods, and apparatus for finishing polymer products and producing one or more designs, textures, and/or embossment patterns on the surface thereof. At least one implementation includes a printed mold that a manufacturer can produce quickly and inexpensively by producing a three-dimensional representation of a two-dimensional image on the surface of a substrate material. The printed mold also can allow the manufacturer to customize designs, textures, and/or embossment patterns on polymer products, while reducing manufacturing costs. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314897 | NANO IMPRINTING WITH REUSABLE POLYMER TEMPLATE WITH METALLIC OR OXIDE COATING - Methods and systems are provided for fabricating polymer-based imprint lithography templates having thin metallic or oxide coated patterning surfaces. Such templates show enhanced fluid spreading and filling (even in absence of purging gases), good release properties, and longevity of use. Methods and systems for fabricating oxide coated versions, in particular, can be performed under atmospheric pressure conditions, allowing for lower cost processing and enhanced throughput. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314898 | HEAT-REACTIVE RESIST MATERIAL, MOLD MANUFACTURING METHOD, MOLD, DEVELOPMENT METHOD AND PATTERN FORMATION MATERIAL - A heat-reactive resist material contains copper oxide, and silicon or silicon oxide, and is formed so that the content of silicon or silicon oxide in the heat-reactive resist material is 4.0 mol % or more less than 10.0 mol % in terms of mole of silicon. A heat-reactive resist layer is formed using the heat-reactive resist material, is exposed, and then, is developed with a developing solution. Using the obtained heat-reactive resist layer as a mask, dry etching is performed on a substrate with a fluorocarbon to manufacture a mold having a concavo-convex shape on the substrate surface. At this point, it is possible to control a fine pattern comprised of the concavo-convex shape. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314899 | HIGH PRESSURE RELIEF ASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY LOCKING DEVICE FOR USE WITH EXTRUDERS - The invention provides devices that are attached to an extruder making the operation thereof more efficient and convenient and allowing for a quick change over of parts used to make various products prepared in the extrusion process. A high pressure relief assembly is attached to the extruder that allows for the rapid release of pressure from the extruder at the end of the process by venting product under pressure from the extruder and the extruder also has attached thereto a quick assembly locking device that allows for the exchange of assemblies, such as a density control assembly and other assembles, without the removal of nuts, bolts, and clamps by attaching the assembly to an arm that can be moved in and out of place in front of the extruder and wherein the device has a locking mechanism that seals and releases the assembly from the extruder. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314900 | MOLD ASSEMBLY FOR FABRICATING OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTOR - A mold assembly for fabricating an optical fiber connector includes a male mold and a first sliding block. The male mold includes a base, a first locating flange, and a second locating flange. The first locating flange and the second locating flange are spaced apart from each other. The first locating flange, the second locating flange, and the base cooperatively define a first receiving opening. A front surface of the first sliding block defines two first holes for forming two locating poles of the lens assembly. A shape and a size of the first sliding block respectively correspond to a shape and size of the first receiving opening to make the first sliding block be precisely located in the first receiving opening. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314901 | INJECTION-MOLDING MOLD FOR VEHICLE'S RESIN WINDOW PANEL - The first sliding molds are movable back and forth in a direction orthogonal to a back-and-forth direction of the movable mold, come into contact with a periphery of the central mold when the first sliding molds move forward to form a first cavity for molding a panel body, and avoid interference with a second sliding mold when the first sliding molds move back to form a second cavity for molding a frame. The second sliding mold is movable back and forth in the back-and-forth direction of the movable mold, allows a forward movement of the first sliding molds when the second sliding mold moves back to form the first cavity, and comes into contact with an inner peripheral edge and an outer peripheral edge of the panel body held on a fixed mold, thereby forming sealing portions, when second sliding mold moves forward to form the second cavity. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314902 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN UPRIGHT FOOD HOLDER - The present invention discloses an apparatus and method for consuming a wrapped food item in a non-dining or informal dining environment. The method comprises placing the wrapped food item into an upright food holder, removing one or more portions of the upright food holder during a process of consuming the o wrapped toed item, wherein the wrapped food item comprises a substantially cylindrical shape. In one embodiment, the upright food holder comprises a tapered cup designed such that portions of the tapered cup are removed during a process of consuming the wrapped food item. Methods for removing portions of the upright food holder comprise string, tape, and perforations. The wrapped food items may be Is burritos, wraps, shawarmas, gyros, falafels, and special shaped sandwiches. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314903 | INCREMENTAL EATING TOOL - An incremental eating tool. The incremental eating tool can include a tray having a first end and a second end, the tray being transversely subdivided into a plurality of segments, each segment being hingedly attached to at least one adjacent segment, each segment further including at least one tab extending therefrom. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314904 | PRE-SLAUGHTER DIET INCLUDING METHIONINE - The present invention provides novel method for improving the tenderness of meat (e.g. pork, beef and poultry). The method comprises a pre-slaughter diet comprising methionine in an amount effective to improve the tenderness of the meat. The methionine may be fed alone or in combination with feedstuff rations to livestock animals. The present invention provides a novel use of methionine, i.e. for improving the tenderness of meat. The invention includes the use of methionine analogues such as 2-Hydroxy-4-Methyl Thio Butanoic acid (HMTBA) or all its salt forms or 2-Hydroxy-4-Methyl Thio Butanoic isopropyl ester or any of other esters. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314905 | CHEWING GUM BASE CONTAINING SUBSTITUTED POLYSACCHARIDES AND CHEWING GUM PRODUCTS MADE THERE FROM - A chewing gum base comprises food acceptable substituted polysaccharides wherein substituents on the saccharide units in the polysaccharides produce a degree of substitution of at least I.0. The polysaccharides may have branches with an average length of 1 to 15 saccharide units per branch. The polysaccharides may be linked saccharide units such as allose, altrose, mannose, gulose, idose, galactose, 3,6 anhydro galactose, glucuronic acid, mannuronic acid, galacturonic acid, aldobiouronic acid, fucose, rhamnose, arabinose, xylose, talose, acyl substituted glucose, fructose, lactose and combinations thereof. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314906 | METHOD OF MAKING AN EXTRUDED BRITTLE CONFECTIONARY - A process for making a confection, including the steps of mixing a confection mass containing at least 80 wt. % sweetener; melting the confection mass; crystallizing the confection mass; and forming that confection mass, wherein the resulting confection contains at least 60 wt. % of the sweetener in crystal form. A confection containing at least one crystallized mass that was produced by this process. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314907 | PROCESS FOR PREPARATION OF A DRY INSTANT PORRIDGE - The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a dry instant porridge comprising the enzymatic hydrolysis of a milled carbohydrate-rich food blend by at least one amylase enzyme in an extruder and at low moisture content. The present invention also refers to a dry instant porridge or a fortified dry instant porridge obtainable by the above mentioned process. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314908 | Process for Reducing Acrylamide - The present invention relates to a process for production of cooked vegetable food materials having reduced levels of acrylamide. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314909 | TRANSGENIC PLANTS EXPRESSING CIVPS OR INTEIN MODIFIED PROTEINS AND RELATED METHOD - Transgenic plants that express CIVPS or intein modified proteins, compositions of matter comprising them, products of diverse applications made from the transgenic plants, methods to construct the transgenic plants containing CIVPS or intein modified genes, methods to express CIVPS or intein modified proteins in plants, and methods of using the transgenic plants. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314910 | USE OF ACID STABLE PROTEASES IN ANIMAL FEED, PREFERABLY TO INCREASE PERFORMANCE OF COCC-VACCINATED BROILER CHICKENS - The invention relates to the use of at least one acid stable protease in poultry feed in combination with anti-coccidial vaccination of birds for increasing the performance of vaccinated animals. It has been found surprisingly that the additions of at least one acid stable protease according to the invention to the diet of “cocci”-vaccinated birds have a significant improvement of animal performance. The inventors found that especially the use of serin proteases improve the performance of vaccinated broiler chickens, in particular the use of serin proteases increases weight gain and improves Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) of cocci-vaccinated birds. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314911 | Deep-Sea Fish Oil Capsule and its Preparation Method - A deep-sea fish oil capsule includes contents and glue. The contents include following parts by weight of raw materials: Deep-sea fish oil 160 parts by weights to 200 parts by weights; Fish Squalene 70 parts by weights to 90 parts by weights; Soybean lecithin 10 parts by weights to 15 parts by weights; Ginkgo extracts 7 parts by weights to 12 parts by weights; Vitamin E 1 part by weights to 3 parts by weights; and Beeswax 15 parts by weights to 30 parts by weights. The glue includes following parts by weights of raw materials: Gelatin 80 parts by weights to 120 parts by weights; Water 80 parts by weights to 120 parts by weights; Glycerin 30 parts by weights to 50 parts by weights; and Brown Iron Oxide 1 part by weights to 3 parts by weights. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314912 | Tea brewing and sweetening product and process - A sweet tea brewing product and system for brewing and sweetening tea in a brewing basket of a tea making machine is disclosed comprising at least one water permeable mesh pouch for placement in the brewing basket during brewing. The tea particles and sugar granules are contained in the mesh pouch. The mesh pouch has mesh openings being generally smaller than the size of said sugar granules and said tea particles for retention of said granules and particles. The tea particles and sugar granules are brewed and dissolved in the brewing basket during steeping of the tea particles and sugar granules in hot water to produce a concentrated sweet tea solution delivered from said basket for accurate and consistent brewing of sweat tea. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314913 | Domestic Sweet Tea Brewing Product and Process - A sweet tea brewing product and system for brewing sweet tea is disclosed including making a concentrated sweet tea solution before mixing with water which comprises at least one water permeable mesh pouch wherein tea particles and sugar granules are contained. The tea particles and sugar granules are brewed and dissolved during steeping in hot water to produce a hot concentrated sweet tea solution. The concentrated tea solution is then mixed with a proportioned amount of water to make consistent sweet tea. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314914 | PRESSING EQUIPMENT AND PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF MOZZARELLA HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY BIDIMENSIONAL GEOMETRY - Press machine for producing mozzarellas having a substantially two-dimensional geometry, comprising a station for sorting preformed balls of mozzarella and obtained with a milk-based paste and a press station for shaping said preformed mozzarella balls in pieces of mozzarella having a substantially two-dimensional geometry, said press station comprising an alveolar plane defining at least one alveolar seat suitable for at least one of said preformed balls of mozzarella and coming from said sorting station, also comprising at least one pressing element that is mobile between a resting position, wherein said pressing element is located distant from said alveolar plane for arranging said preformed ball of mozzarella in said alveolar seat, and a pressing position, wherein said pressing element is located above said alveolar seat for pressing said preformed ball of mozzarella. Furthermore, a production process using the above press machine for producing mozzarella having a substantially two-dimensional geometry. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314915 | SHIRRING COMPOSITION AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - The present invention relates to a composition for shirring artificial casings which allows conferring the casing with a high capacity to cling to the meat paste stuffed therein. The composition of the invention comprises at least one heat curable polycationic resinous component, a polyolic component and water, wherein the water activity (aw) index has a value greater than or equal to 0.70. A casing impregnated by said composition, the meat product stuffed in said casing and the method for impregnating the casing with the composition of the invention is also contemplated. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314916 | CARTON | 2014-10-23 |
20140314917 | FLAMELESS HEATING COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to flameless heating apparatus for food products. In particular, the present invention relates to an improved potentially exothermic mixture/blend for such heaters and to a meal package including foods, and heating apparatus. It is known to have food products such as rations for back-packer, adventurers and military forces which comprise hermetically sealed packages of food which can be heated without flame, on demand. Such food products and apparatus are collectively referred to as Meals-Ready-to-Eat (“MRE”). In addition to the above uses, the products can be used as emergency rations for shelters and for heating of non-food products. Currently MRE packages yield hydrogen as a by-product. The present invention seeks to improve the efficiency of the reaction. In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a composition operable to provide thermal output with no or an insignificant production of any flammable gasses. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314918 | Juice Containing Pouch and Press for Extracting Juice from the Pouch - A multi-layer pouch assembly consisting of one or multiple inner sealed pouches that contain the ground produce or other product, and a surrounding mesh pouch or bag, acting as a filter for the juice contained in the inner pouches. The outer mesh or gauze pouch which completely envelops or surrounds the inner produce containing pouches has a volume at least equal to the total volume of the inner pouches, to allow for the pressing and expansion of the ground produce when the inner bags are burst by a press platen. Another alternative embodiment employs a third outermost sealable plastic pouch that is capable of holding the gauze bag or pouch, which holds the produce-containing pouches. This outer pouch can be sealed and serves as the package and container for storage in refrigerators or suitable storage facilities. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314919 | CAPSULE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE WITH ENHANCED SEALING MEANS - The present invention relates to a capsule ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140314920 | Multilayer Film Having Passive and Active Oxygen Barrier Layers - The present invention provides a multilayer film having an active oxygen barrier multilayer core comprising at least one of 1) an active oxygen barrier layer is sandwiched between two passive oxygen barrier layers, or 2) a passive oxygen barrier layer is sandwiched between two active oxygen barrier layers. In one embodiment, the active barrier layer comprises a composition that is a blend of a thermoplastic resin (A) having carbon-carbon double bonds substantially in its main chain, a transition metal salt (B), and an oxygen barrier polymer (C). In some embodiments the active barrier layer may also include a compatibilizer (D). The passive oxygen barrier layers help to maintain the oxygen barrier properties of the multilayer film after the oxygen absorbing capacity of the active barrier layer has been exhausted. As a result, the useful shelf life of the film can be extended. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314921 | METHODS FOR BREWING COFFEE - One variation of a method for brewing a cup of coffee at a coffee brewing machine includes: receiving a coffee source identifier; retrieving a recipe for a brewing coffee bean based on the coffee source identifier; initiating a brew cycle; heating water in a boiler to a target temperature specified by the recipe; metering a volume of water from the boiler into a brew chamber; heating the brew chamber to maintain the volume of water near the target temperature; according to the recipe, displaying an agitation instruction at a first time during the brew cycle; according to the recipe, triggering a first alarm to cease agitation at a second time during the brew cycle; and according to the recipe, triggering a second alarm to dispense fluid from the brew chamber at a third time during the brew cycle. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314922 | FRUIT BREAKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Methods as described in the present disclosure generally include cryogenically freezing a fruit product such as sweetened, dried fruit or simulated fruit, and then breaking the frozen fruit product into pieces having an appropriate size distribution. Breaking the fruit product may be accomplished, for example, by passing the frozen fruit product through a mechanical breaking device such as a multi-stage roller mill having cryogenically cooled rollers. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314923 | FLUIDIZED BED COFFEE ROASTER - A fluidized bed coffee roaster controls air flow and/or temperature to maintain a desired time-temperature roast profile. The roaster may also provide a two stage quenching cycle for rapidly cooling roasted coffee beans to ambient temperature. In a first stage of the quenching cycle unheated air is passed through the roasted beans while they are still in the roasting chamber of the fluidized bed roaster. In a second stage of the quenching cycle which is carried out outside of the roasting chamber, in a fluidized bed quenching station, unheated air is flowed through, and fluidizes, the roasted coffee beans cooling them to ambient temperature. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314924 | FLAVORED DAIRY BEVERAGES HAVING A STABILIZING SYSTEM - Flavored dairy beverages having stabilizing systems and methods of making the flavored dairy beverages are disclosed herein. The flavored dairy beverages can have a reduced amount of sugar and be shelf-stable and aseptic. In a general embodiment, the dairy beverages comprise milk, a flavoring component, and a stabilizing system comprising a cellulose and carrageenan. The weight ratio of the cellulose to the carrageenan ranges from about 17:1 to about 1.5:1. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314925 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE - A system for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage suitable for consumption using an extractable product is disclosed. The system comprises an exchangeable capsule, and an apparatus comprising a receptacle for holding the exchangeable capsule. The exchangeable capsule is an open capsule with an exit filter adapted to drain prepared beverage from the system into a cup. The apparatus comprises exit filter piercing means that are provided in the receptacle opposite of the exit filter of the capsule. The exit filter piercing means cooperate with the exit filter to pierce the exit filter to create at least one additional opening, wherein the exit filter, when used in a prior art apparatus that has lid piercing means to pierce a lid of a closed capsule, is not pierced by the lid piercing means and stays intact. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314926 | Kitchen Appliance for Preparing a Beverage and Method of Operating Same - A kitchen appliance includes a first reservoir for receiving a liquid to be used for preparing a beverage and a hot water generator (‘HWG’) which has an inlet end, an outlet end and a passageway therebetween. The inlet end of the HWG is connected to the first reservoir. Liquid from the first reservoir flows into the HWG through the inlet end. A second reservoir is connected to the outlet end of the HWG. The second reservoir includes a discharge port. A fluid path connects the first and second reservoirs and bypasses the HWG. The kitchen appliance is operable for both pressurized brew/heat cycles and un-pressurized brew/heat cycles. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314927 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING A FOOD PRODUCT - A method and system for producing fried food pieces is disclosed. The food pieces are immersed in a first edible fluid as a product bed, monolayered, and immersed in a second edible fluid. The food pieces may also be drained in vertical orientation on a draining belt having at least one vertical orientation member. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314928 | METHOD AND UNIT FOR THE PROCESSING OF SUNFLOWER-EXTRACTION MEAL - An optimal separation of sunflower seed meal into at least one fraction with high protein content and at least one fraction with high cellulose content is to be achieved with a method for the processing of sunflower-extraction meal, producing a fraction with a low protein content for use as fuel and a fraction having a higher protein content for use as animal feed, wherein the extraction meal is fed to a plurality of dissolving and extraction stages. This is achieved by—at least two protein removal steps, preferably by means of corrugated rolls or hammer blows or impact mills with impactation of the starting material in a short cycle sequence,—the subsequent sifting by means of sieves, as well as the collecting of the sifted material and the remaining coarse material. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314929 | REAMER - A Reamer has a first portion which is at an angle α with respect to a second portion of the blade. Angle α is between 1° and 189 °. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314930 | ACCELERATED PRODUCT AGING - Accelerated aging of a product is provided by submerging in a body of water a container having a product to be aged therein. The container is coupled to anchoring device(s) via a coupling apparatus. The anchoring device(s) and the coupling apparatus are operatively configured to limit movement of the container relative to the anchoring device(s) when the container is at least partially submerged in the body of water. Movement of the body of water causes agitation of the container when the container is submerged in the body of water, and the agitation accelerates an aging process of the product in the container. Example products that may benefit from accelerated aging as described herein include alcoholic beverages. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314931 | Frozen Carbonated Beverage, Concentrate and Method - The present invention is a frozen carbonated beverage, a method of making a frozen carbonated beverage and a frozen carbonated beverage concentrate. The frozen carbonated beverage and frozen carbonated beverage concentrate contain fruit juice. The frozen carbonated beverage and concentrate, respectively, may be a reduced calorie frozen carbonated beverage and concentrate. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314932 | EXPANDED PRODUCTS WITH HIGH PROTEIN CONTENT - High protein expanded products are produced by extrusion with unique blends of ingredients, such as wheat protein isolates, modified wheat starch, salts, gums and moisture. The mixture is extruded in a twin-screw extruder with the temperatures in the range of 50 to 140° C., screw speeds of 250 to 450 rpm and with a back pressure of 350 to 1200 psi for different recipes. A range of expanded wheat crisps and other expanded products with wheat protein contents ranging from 30 to 90% are obtained from this process. The expanded products have good cell structure with varying cell sizes when viewed under a microscope. This process can be used to develop a varied range of products such as, wheat crisps, wheat curls, wheat loops etc. The products may be used in nutritional or health bars and other comestible having a high protein and low carbohydrate content. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314933 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A FOAMED MEAT OR FISH PRODUCT - The invention relates to a process for producing a foamed meat or fish product, comprising the steps of: delivering a pumpable starting material containing comminuted meat or fish and pieces of bone or cartilage to a dispersing apparatus having a chamber with a cylindrical rotor disposed therein, which is provided, on its periphery, with a number of indentations to generate cavitation, supplying a gas to the dispersing apparatus, operating the dispersing apparatus while generating cavitation and dispersing the starting material with the gas supplied, in the process of which the pieces of bone or cartilage are passed through the chamber, and generating a foamed meat or fish product containing pieces of bone or cartilage which can be sterilised. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314934 | WHIPPING AGENT FOR FOOD PRODUCTS AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a whipping agent comprising protein and emulsifier for aerated food products, such as for sorbet and sherbet applications. The present invention also relates to whipped food products such as sorbets and sherbets comprising this whipping agent and a method for making the same. The present invention also relates to complexes between a protein and an emulsifier, use thereof and a method for producing the complexes. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314935 | FERMENTED FLAVORING SYSTEM DERIVED FROM GREEK YOGURT PROCESSING - Disclosed are methods for producing flavoring ingredients, ready-to-drink formulations, protein powder mixes and pre-mixes, yogurt-flavored cereal binders for use in cereal clusters and bars, etc., from Greek yogurt whey (i.e., Greek acid whey). | 2014-10-23 |
20140314936 | METHOD FOR EXTRACTING PROTEIN FROM KANIWA AND PROTEIN PRODUCTS THEREOF - Provided herein is a method for making a protein product from kaniwa. The method comprises milling the kaniwa. The milled kaniwa is contacted with a salt solution. A protein is precipitated from the kaniwa. The precipitated protein is dried to form a protein product. Also provided herein is a protein product produced by a method disclosed herein. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314937 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF LIQUID MEASURING AND MIXING AND DEVICES THEREOF - Described are a cocktail preparation system, a liquid measuring and mixing device, and a method of measuring and mixing liquids. A liquid measuring and mixing device involves a measuring cup comprising a circular cross-section and one or more protruding cavities thereof joined by a plurality of support members spanning a length of the circular cross-section, the one or more protruding cavities being of calculated volumes for the purpose of accurately measuring volumes of liquid. A cocktail preparation system includes the measuring cup as described in addition to a mixing cup within which the measuring cup fits to form a sealed cocktail shaker for the purpose of mixing of the measured volumes of liquid. A method of measuring and mixing liquids involves accurately measuring two or more volumes of liquid in the measuring cup, placing the measuring cup within the mixing cup, and subsequently shaking the combination to create a cocktail. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314938 | SYRUP CAPSULE AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A capsule for storing a fixed amount of syrup. The capsule includes a housing to store the fixed amount of syrup and is shaped to sit on the rim of a bottle of carbonated water. The capsule also includes a release mechanism to release the syrup in a controlled manner into the bottle. The capsule is shaped so that excess gas is released into the atmosphere between at least one of the outside walls of the capsule and the inner wall of the opening of the bottle of carbonated water. The invention includes a method for releasing syrup from a capsule into a bottle of carbonated water. The method includes the capsule being placed on a rim of the bottle and the capsule receiving a downward force. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314939 | Herbal soft drink - The subject beverage is the refreshing and pleasant taste attributes of a lemony soft drink, the flavors of mint and fennel, and the medicinal values of all the natural ingredients, all in one. Mint is known for soothing the stomach and alleviating symptoms of indigestion in more than one ways and fennel helps relieving stomachaches and stimulating digestion. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314940 | PRODUCTS CONTAINING PARTIALLY HYDROLYZED SOY BETA-CONGLYCININ, AND RELATED METHODS - Described are emulsion compositions comprising oil, water and partially hydrolyzed soy beta-conglycinin, as well as materials and methods for their preparation and use. The soy beta-conglycinin can be enzyme-hydrolyzed material, such as trypsinized material. The degree of hydrolysis of the soy beta-conglycinin can be light, for example up to 2.5%. The hydrolyzed soy beta-conglycinin can be effective to form fibril sheets adsorbed to oil droplets at the interface between the droplets and a continuous aqueous phase in an emulsion composition. The soy beta-conglycinin can be hydrolyzed to such an extent that it provides improved oxidative stability to the oil in the emulsion composition while also providing physical stability equal to and/or greater than that obtained using a corresponding nonhydrolyzed soy beta-conglycinin composition. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314941 | PRODUCTION OF WHOLE GRAIN RICE SHREDDED PRODUCT - A method of preparing a whole grain rice shredded product is provided. The method includes the steps of combining water and a whole grain rice component, the whole grain rice component comprising at least about 75% by weight rice, or up to about 100% by weight rice, cooking the whole grain rice component and water to form a cooked whole grain rice material, cooling the cooked whole grain rice material, tempering the cooked whole grain rice material for less than about 90 minutes to form a tempered whole grain rice material, and shredding the tempered whole grain rice material to form continuous net-like sheets of the whole grain rice shredded product. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314942 | METHOD OF TRANSFORMING A MEAL - Disclosed are methods of transforming a meal to improve the suitability of the meal for an individual with specific dietary needs that may be due to a medical condition. The methods include assessing the meal relative to the individual's dietary needs and administering a composition to the meal that tailors the meal to the dietary needs of the individual. The composition comprises a nutrient for fortifying the meal and an anti-nutrient for reducing the absorption of undesirable components of the meal. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314943 | SALT COMPOSITION - A salt composition consisting of an alkali metal chloride, a carboxymethyl cellulose and 0 to 90% of other ingredients, wherein the carboxymethyl cellulose, has a viscosity of from 200 to 15,000 mPa-s, measured as a 2 weight percent aqueous solution at 20° C. using a Haake RS 1 viscometer with a cylinder system Z34 DIN at 10.0 s | 2014-10-23 |
20140314944 | INDUSTRIAL METHOD FOR PREPARING ALKALINE HYDROLYSATES OF VEGETABLE PROTEINS - A method for preparing alkaline hydrolysates of vegetable proteins, includes the following steps: 1) placing the vegetable proteins in suspension in water so as to have a concentration of 15 to 30 dry weight %, at a temperature of 70 to 80° C. and a pH of 9.5 to 10.5 by adding an alkaline hydroxide selected from the group made up of sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide; 2) allowing the suspension to incubate for 10 to 15 hours, at a temperature of 70 to 80° C. and a pH of 9.5 to 10.5; 3) neutralizing the heated suspension with a mineral acid; and 4) drying the neutralized suspension so as to obtain the alkaline hydrolysate. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314945 | GRADIENT COATED STENT AND METHOD OF FABRICATION - The gradient coated stent | 2014-10-23 |
20140314946 | Assembly for a Device of a Fiber Web Production Line - An apparatus having a rod or a blade ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140314947 | ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR ENHANCED BOILING HEAT TRANSFER - The present disclosure provides, among other things, scale-coated surfaces, vessels with controlled deposits of scale, and associated methods for enhanced boiling heat transfer. It is presently found that creating and/or maintaining a scale deposit at a controlled thickness actually enhances a type of boiling called nucleate boiling, which improves heat transfer. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314948 | METHOD OF FABRICATING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3D) POROUS ELECTRODE ARCHITECTURE FOR A MICROBATTERY - A method of fabricating a 3D porous electrode architecture comprises forming a microbattery template that includes (a) a lattice structure comprising a first lattice portion separated from a second lattice portion on a substrate, and (b) a solid structure on the substrate including a separating portion between the first and second lattice portions. Interstices of the first lattice portion are infiltrated with a first conductive material and interstices of the second lattice portion are infiltrated with a second conductive material. Each of the first and second conductive materials fill the interstices to reach a predetermined thickness on the substrate. The solid structure and the lattice structure are removed from the structure, thereby forming first and second conductive scaffolds comprising a porosity defined by the lattice structure and having a lateral size and shape defined by walls of the solid structure. | 2014-10-23 |
20140314949 | CARBON NANOTUBE CONDUCTOR WITH ENHANCED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY - A method includes the steps of receiving a conductor element formed from a plurality of carbon nanotubes; and exposing the conductor element to a controlled amount of a dopant so as to increase the conductance of the conductor element to a desired value, wherein the dopant is one of bromine, iodine, chloroauric acid, hydrochloric acid, hydroiodic acid, nitric acid, and potassium tetrabromoaurate. A method includes the steps of receiving a conductor element formed from a plurality of carbon nanotubes; and exposing the conductor element to a controlled amount of a dopant solution comprising one of chloroauric acid, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, and potassium tetrabromoaurate, so as to increase the conductance of the conductor element to a desired value. | 2014-10-23 |