44th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 47 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120277031 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING AN AMINO TRIAZINE AND IONOMER OR IONOMER PRECURSOR - Disclosed embodiments concern using at least one triazine, typically an amine or polyamine triazine (referred to as amino triazines), in combination with at least one ionomer or ionomer precursor to form compositions useful for making sporting equipment, such as golf ball components. The ionomer or ionomer precursor typically includes plural acid functional groups, such as carboxyl or carboxylate groups, that react or form salts with the amino triazine. Specific examples, without limitation, of suitable amino triazines include guanamine, 6-methyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine(acetoguanamine), 6-nonyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine(nonylguanamine), 6-phenyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine(benzoguanamine) and 2,4,6-triamino-triazine(melamine). | 2012-11-01 |
20120277032 | GOLF BALL - A golf ball has a plurality of dimples, wherein: (1) the dimples have a peripheral edge with a radius of curvature R from 0.5 mm to 2.5 mm; (2) the surface coverage SR of the dimples, expressed as a percentage of the surface area of a hypothetical sphere representing the ball if it had no dimples, is from 60% to 74%; and (3) the ratio ER of a collective number of dimples RA having a radius of curvature R to diameter D ratio (R/D) of at least 20%, divided by a total number of dimples N on the surface of the ball, is from 15% to 95%. This combination of features enables damage to the paint film on the surface of the ball to be minimized, improves the durability of markings on the surface of the ball, and prevents a decline in ball performance. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277033 | PROCESS FOR DESIGNING RUGGED PATTERN ON GOLF BALL SURFACE - A golf ball | 2012-11-01 |
20120277034 | Extra Caddy Golf Accessory - A golf accessory useful in carrying golf clubs which comprises a lightweight wraparound sleeve for ensheathing the shafts of the golf clubs and a handle attached to the sleeve. Also disclosed are methods of use of the accessory in the sport of golf. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277035 | METHOD FOR EVALUATING HIT FEELING - The evaluation method includes a first step, by using measurement means M | 2012-11-01 |
20120277036 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR VIRTUAL GOLF SIMULATION IMAGING MINI MAP - Disclosed herein are an apparatus and method for virtual golf simulation imaging a mini map that provides contents on the mini map for allowing a golfer to recognize the state of a golf course and a state in which a round of golf is being currently played in a virtual golf process through virtual golf simulation in a more active user-oriented form. The apparatus includes a simulation means for performing golf simulation on a virtual golf course, an image processing means for displaying a golf simulation image obtained by the simulation means and a mini map image having a downscaled image of the virtual golf course displayed in a predetermined region of the golf simulation image, and a mini map control means for controlling a plurality of mini maps showing states and information changed according to progress of the virtual golf simulation performed in the virtual golf course to be displayed step by step. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277037 | Sports Net Assembly - A sports net assembly and method of assembling a sports net assembly. The sports net assembly includes a pair of poles spaced a distance apart and positioned substantially vertically. A net having opposing ends is positioned between the spaced apart substantially vertical poles. The top net cord is secured to a cam that is slidably movable along a length of the poles to increase and decrease the tension on the top net cord thereby increasing and decreasing sag in the net between the poles. The bottom net cords and guy-ropes may be releasably secured to the poles with a key lock. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277038 | LACROSSE STICK HEAD WITH OPEN-CHANNELED SIDEWALLS - A lacrosse head includes a socket, a base region adjacent to the socket, and a pair of sidewalls extending from the base region to a scoop. A lower rail of each sidewall includes an open channel that is visible from an exterior of the lacrosse head. Multiple support ribs are located in each of the channels and extend from a first wall of the channel to a second wall of the channel. A ball stop extends between the sidewalls adjacent to the base region. A flexible cartridge optionally is positioned between the ball stop and the socket. The support ribs provide increased stiffness near the joint between the ball stop and the socket. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277039 | CUSTOMIZED RACQUET STRINGING SYSTEM - A racquet stringing system for use with a stringing machine configured for stringing a racquet having a string bed of racquet string formed of a plurality of main string segments and a plurality of cross string segments. The stringing system includes a control unit and at least one racquet string algorithm operably coupled to the control unit. The control unit is coupled to the racquet stringing machine and includes a processing unit. The racquet stringing algorithm is configured to enable the control unit to produce at least three different string tension signals for tensioning the main string segments and/or cross string segments of the racquet on the stringing machine based upon one or more racquet head profiles and/or one or more player characteristics. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277040 | Sports Electronic Training System With Sport Ball and Electronic Gaming Features - Sports electronic training systems with sport ball and electronic gaming features are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method of transferring data from a sport ball to an electronic game includes the sport ball determining the occurrence of an event and the sport ball transmitting data related to the event to the electronic game. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277041 | METHODS OF FORMING AT LEAST ONE OF A COMPOSITE PRODUCT AND AN ARROW SHAFT, MATERIAL LAYERING DEVICES, COMPOSITE PRODUCTS, AND ARROW SHAFTS - A material layering device may include a first pinning roller and a second pinning roller. A distance between the first pinning roller and the second pinning roller is less than a diameter of a substrate. The device also includes a return system, wherein the return system comprises a plurality of rollers. The device also includes a belt, which may have a first loop portion disposed between and protruding beyond the first pinning roller and the second pinning roller. The first loop portion also wraps about an intended substrate along an arc greater than about 180 degrees. The device further includes a feed portion coupled to the first loop and extending outwardly from the second pinning roller opposite the first loop and providing a surface upon which a sheet can be placed. Furthermore, the device also includes an adjustment mechanism coupled to one of the rollers. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277042 | Apparatus, System and Method for Archery Equipment - A system includes a sensing device configured for inclusion in an arrow when shot from a bow and configured to provide an output concerning arrow speed in response to the arrow being shot from the bow; and a processing device in communication with the sensing device, the processing device configured to receive the output and determine at least one value of arrow speed for a flight of the arrow when shot from the bow. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277043 | Method for Manufacturing an Ecological Ball Made of a Vegetable Laminate for the Practice of Sports, and Said Ball Produced by Sewing, Glueing/Stamping or Sewing/Stamping - The present invention is directed to a method for manufacturing balls made of a vegetable laminate by sewing, sewing/stamping or glueing/stamping for the practice of sports. For producing the ball, the lined vegetable laminate ( | 2012-11-01 |
20120277044 | Sports Ball Casing And Methods Of Manufacturing The Casing - A spherical sport ball may include a casing that includes first and second substantially hemispherical panel components. Each substantially hemispherical panel component may be a unitary structure having a central panel and a plurality of polygonal peripheral panels adjacent to the central panel. In addition, the first substantially hemispherical panel component may be joined with the second substantially hemispherical panel component at a non-linear, circumferential seam between peripheral panels of the first hemispherical panel component and peripheral panels of the second hemispherical panel component. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277045 | MOTION TRANSMISSION SYSTEM OF A BICYCLE - A sprocket assembly defining a sprocket assembly width. The assembly has at least eleven sprockets and the sprocket assembly mounts to a bicycle freewheel hub that rotates about a rotation axis which defines a predetermined axial distance on the hub between a plane that is substantially perpendicular to the rotation axis. At least one point of the attachment seats for spokes closest to the freewheel body and a plane is substantially perpendicular to the rotation axis and defined in the fastening portion to the frame. The sprocket assembly width is lower than or equal to the predetermined axial distance. A chain that engages the sprockets has a maximum thickness in the direction of the rotation axis between and including 4.6 mm and 5.8 mm. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277046 | MOTION TRANSMISSION SYSTEM OF A BICYCLE - A bicycle chain having an alternating succession of outer links and of inner links, connected to each other at respective connection ends, each link, outer and inner. The chain has two respective plates, outer and inner, arranged parallel and spaced apart to define a space for receiving a tooth of a sprocket of a sprocket assembly of a rear wheel of a bicycle. The chain has a maximum thickness comprised between and including 4.6 mm and 5.8 mm. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277047 | TOOTHED CABLE - The present invention has an object of providing a toothed cable | 2012-11-01 |
20120277048 | Push Belt For A Continuously Variable Transmission, Comprising Different Types Of Transverse Elements - A push belt ( | 2012-11-01 |
20120277049 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAVING TORQUE CONVERTER BYPASS - An automatic transmission having an improved lock up torque converter configuration includes two drive members: a first quill or tubular drive member which carries the output of the torque converter to the transmission gearbox and a second co-axial shaft or drive member which is driven by the torque converter lockup clutch and thus directly carries the engine output to the transmission gear box and bypasses the torque converter. The transmission gearbox includes two planetary gear assemblies having certain elements which are selectively grounded to the transmission housing by two friction brakes. This transmission, torque converter and torque converter clutch configuration prevents torque converter clutch engagement in its lower gear and forces torque converter clutch lockup in its upper gear. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277050 | FITTING FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - A fitting for a vehicle seat is disclosed, in particular for a motor vehicle seat. First and second fitting parts are geared with one another via a meshing gearwheel and gear rim. A peripheral eccentric is driven by a drive element for driving a relative rolling movement of the gearwheel and the gear rim, and the first fitting part receives the eccentric which is supported on the second fitting part. A blocking element blocks the eccentric in the non-driven state of the fitting via toothing on the first fitting part, and releases the eccentric when driven. The gear rim is formed on the first fitting part and the gearwheel is formed on the second fitting part. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277051 | AXLE SHAFT DISCONNECT ASSEMBLY - A drive axle assembly comprises a carrier member having a trunnion outwardly extending from the carrier member, an output shaft axially outwardly extending from the carrier member, a differential assembly including a differential case supported for rotation within the carrier member and a side gear rotatably mounted about the output shaft, a clutch collar non-rotatably coupled thereto and configured to selectively drivingly engage the side gear, and an annular clutch actuator for axially moving the clutch collar between a first position and a second position. The clutch collar drivingly engages the side gear in power transmitting relationship in the first position, while the clutch collar is disengaged from the side gear in the second position. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277052 | PLANETARY GEAR TRAIN OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLES - A planetary gear train of an automatic transmission for vehicles may include an input shaft adapted to receive torque of an engine, an output gear adapted to output changed torque, a first planetary gear set having a first sun gear, a first planet carrier, and a first ring gear as rotation elements, a second planetary gear set having a second sun gear, a second planet carrier, and a second ring gear as rotation elements, a third planetary gear set having a third sun gear, a third planet carrier, and a third ring gear as rotation elements, seven rotation shafts connected or selectively connected to one or more rotation elements, other rotation shafts, or a transmission housing, and six friction members interposed selectively at connecting portions of the rotation shafts. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277053 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - An automatic transmission includes a first planetary gear set; a second planetary gear set; a third planetary gear set; an input shaft; an output shaft; and five friction elements. A first ring gear is constantly locked. A third carrier is connected with a second ring gear to define a rotating member. The input shaft is constantly connected with a second carrier, and the output shaft is constantly connected with the rotating member. The five friction elements are adapted to selectively connect among the carriers, ring gears and sun gears. Each of at least seven forward speed-ratios and one reverse speed-ratio is achieved by an engaged state of two friction elements selected from the five friction elements. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277054 | OPERATING MECHANISM FOR A BICYCLE MULTIPLE GEAR HUB - An operating mechanism by which the linear movement of a gearshift cable is converted into a rotational movement of an operating sleeve and transmitted to the interior of a bicycle multispeed gear hub. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277055 | FAN DRIVE PLANETARY GEAR SYSTEM INTEGRATED CARRIER AND TORQUE FRAME - A fan gear drive system includes a torque frame having a base with integrated gear shafts circumferentially spaced relative to one another. A fan shaft is integrated with the base, such that the torque frame provides rotational output from the fan gear drive system. Each shaft provides a shaft axis. A bearing assembly is mounted on each of the gear shafts and provides a bearing assembly. The bearing assembly includes a spherical bearing configured to permit angular movement of the bearing axis relative to the shaft axis. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277056 | GEAR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - A planet pin, a planetary gear system, and a method for balancing a load on a planetary gear system between respective planet gears. The planet pin includes a planet pin body having a flexure portion between a pair of ends. The flexure portion may be a planet pin body having grooves on opposing sides. The flexure portion may be a pair of pin bodies interference fit into annuluses of a centrally located barrel. The flexure portion may be a pair of pin arms extending from a centrally located ball joint. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277057 | Friction Wheel Drive - The invention is directed to a friction wheel drive with a driving roller capable of being driven in a rotary manner, which is mounted on a bearing unit so as to be rotatable about an axis of rotation. The bearing unit is displaceably guided transversely to the axis of rotation, and a circumferential surface of the driving roller can be brought into driving engagement with a friction surface. The bearing unit is coupled to a first mechanical forced guidance system, by which the driving roller, responding to a driving force acting in a first direction, can be automatically pressed against the friction surface with a contact pressing force that increases as the driving force increases. The bearing unit is also coupled to a second mechanical forced guidance system, by which the driving roller, responding to a driving force acting in an opposite second direction, can be automatically pressed against the friction surface with a contact pressing force that increases as the driving force increases. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277058 | STARTING METHOD FOR HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE OF HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE - Provided is a starting method for hybrid electric vehicle, which includes the steps of: (a | 2012-11-01 |
20120277059 | MOVING APPARATUS - A moving apparatus that is capable of properly driving an accessory while preventing driven parts from being driven when the accessory is driven in a state where the driven parts are at rest. In the moving apparatus VE | 2012-11-01 |
20120277060 | DRIVING FORCE TRANSMISSION DEVICE FOR HYBRID VEHICLE - A driving force transmission device for a hybrid vehicle is provided with a motor which drives a rotation shaft, and a connection/disconnection switching device which switches between connection and disconnection of driving force for driving wheels, the driving force being transmitted from an engine. The driving force transmission device is also provided with the auxiliary device driving mechanism, which includes one or more auxiliary device driving shafts for transmitting driving force to the in-vehicle accessory devices, one or more rotation transmission sections which transmit at least either engine's driving force or motor's driving force to one or more accessory device driving shafts via the rotation shaft, and a plurality of one-way clutches provided between the one or more rotation transmission sections and the one or more accessory device driving shafts. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277061 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SYNCHRONIZING ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEM OPERATION WITHIN AN AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE - A system and method for controlling a transmission system is provided. One agricultural vehicle includes a vehicle controller configured to instruct an engine controller to maintain an engine at a constant speed and to receive a first signal from a transmission controller indicative of gear shift initiation. The vehicle controller is also configured to instruct the engine controller to maintain the engine at a current torque upon receipt of the first signal and to receive a second signal from the transmission controller indicative of gear shift completion. The vehicle controller is configured to instruct the engine controller to maintain the engine at the constant speed upon receipt of the second signal. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277062 | ELLIPTICALLY BASED ROBOTIC GAIT TRAINER (EBRGT) - A robotic module which can be attached to an exercise apparatus provides enhanced physical therapy for victims of stoke or other maladies or accidents by simulating normal or arbitrarily modified profiles of angular position of an extremity such as a foot in accordance with a position of that extremity along a locus of repetitive motion. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277063 | Apparatus and Method of Controlling Lower-Limb Joint Moments through Real-Time Feedback Training - A real-time estimation of 3D moments of lower-limb joints using a robotic multi-axis training system with a 6-axis force/torque (F/T) sensors and a 6-DOF goniometer is described. A joint moment such as the knee abduction moment (KAM) can be determined in real-time without using sophisticated optoelectronic motion tracking system. The system also does not require computation of the COP location. The knee adduction moment or any other lower-limb 3D joint moments can be determined conveniently during stepping movement on the training system for real-time biofeedback training on controlling the targeted joint moment(s). The 6-DOF goniometer is convenient to use with other analog signals including the 6-axis F/T and locomotion variables. As an example application, combined with the frontal plane movement on the robotic multi-axis elliptical trainer, it provides a useful tool suitable for clinical setting to help patients with knee OA to reduce potentially damaging peak knee adduction moment through real-time feedback training. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277064 | ELLIPTICAL EXERCISE APPARATUS - An elliptical exercise apparatus includes a base frame with two supporting frames, two swing sleeves each pivotally connected with one supporting frame, two sliding arms each having a top portion slidably inserted through one swing sleeve and a bottom portion extending transversely inwardly and coupled with a treadle, two swing arms each having an end pivotally coupled with the base frame, and two sliding sleeves each axially slidably sleeved onto one swing arm and pivotally connected with the bottom portion of one sliding arm through a pivot. A rotational shaft is transversely and rotationally coupled with the base frame. Two links each have an end vertically coupled with one of two ends of the rotational shaft, and an opposite end pivotally connected with a lower portion of one of the sliding sleeves. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277065 | Power Assisted Arm Driven Treadmill - Systems and methods for a treadmill or similar exercise device which utilizes a principally arm driven belt, but includes a motor assist which provides for additional drive to the belt. The motor assist device may constructively or destructively interact with the user provided motive force via the arms. Generally, the motor will allow for the device to utilize incline as well as to make the device easier to start from rest. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277066 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL SITTING TYPE ELLIPTICAL TRAINER - A multifunctional elliptical trainer includes a frame, a seat, a leg training apparatus, and a hand training apparatus. The frame has at least roller rail. The seat is provided on the frame. The leg training apparatus includes a flywheel provided on the frame, two pedal bars, on each of which a pedal is provided, having ends pivotally connected to the flywheel, and having rollers to be engaged with the roller rail of the frame that the pedal bars slide along the roller rail. The hand training apparatus has two handles, each of which has a holding portion, pivoted on the frame and two linkages having opposite ends pivotally connected to the handles and the pedal bars respectively. User may sit on the seat, holds the handles, and steps on pedals of the pedal bars to train his/her legs and arms in an easy way. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277067 | Cycle Exerciser With Peddles and Ballistic Handle Bars - The Stationary exercising machine of the present invention rotationally shifts the handle bars causing them to move upwardly and downwardly in synchronism with movement of the pedals for exercising the abdomen and obliques while simultaneously exercising the upper and lower body. The pedaling of the legs alternatively moves the knees up an down in an opposing relationship while simultaneously pivoting the handlebars such that the handlebars rotationally move in unison from the left side to the right side and back in synchronism with movement of the peddles. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277068 | ERGOMETER FOR SKI TRAINING - A ski-simulation assembly includes a vertical member with a first portion coupled to a base and a second portion extending upwardly from the base, a first cable portion slidably engaged with the vertical member at the second portion of the vertical member, a second cable portion slidably engaged with the vertical member at the second portion of the vertical member, and a resistance-producing assembly physically coupled to the first cable portion and the second cable portion, where the resistance-producing assembly operable to apply a selective resistance to the first cable portion independent of movement of the second cable portion and apply a selective resistance to the second cable portion independent of movement of the first cable portion. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277069 | GLUTE EXERCISE MACHINE WITH ROCKING USER SUPPORT - A glute exercise machine has a stationary main frame, a pivotally mounted upper torso support, a knee support, and an exercise arm having a foot support for engaging a user's foot and configured for rotation from a start position by user engaging the knee support with one leg and the exercise arm with the other leg. A connecting linkage translates movement of the exercise arms into rocking movement of the upper torso support. A load is linked to one of the moving parts to provide exercise resistance. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277070 | Full Assist Resistance Machine - An architecture is presented that provides a full assist resistance device designed to assist users in weight training by allowing the users to start pushing and pulling exercises in full extension or full flexion positions, respectively. The device comprises a jack device and an actuating means for operating the jack device. The actuating means is mounted to a mounting plate and is in communication with the jack device. Generally, the jack device comprises at least one foot pedal that a user would manipulate to raise and lower the weight stack, and to adjust the resistance for moving the weight stack. Furthermore, the full assist resistance device would be used in conjunction with a weight-stacked type exercise machine. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277071 | EXERCISE EQUIPMENT WITH DUAL FANS FOR CHANGING FLUID RESISTANCE - The present invention is to provide an exercise equipment with dual fans for changing fluid resistance, which includes a housing, two fans and two driving members. The housing forms a receiving cavity therein for receiving fluid. Each fan includes a shaft pivotally provided at a central position of the housing and driven by a driven wheel and a plurality of vanes each fixedly provided on the periphery of the shaft and received in the receiving cavity. The driven wheels can drive the corresponding vanes to rotate about the corresponding shafts, thereby causing the fluid in the receiving cavity to form vortices. The driving members are movably provided outside the housing and connected with the corresponding driven wheels respectively by a link assembly. When the driving members are pushed or pulled, the link assemblies drive the corresponding driven wheels respectively and thereby drive the shafts to rotate with the driven wheels. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277072 | Forearm Exercise Device - Herein described is an exercise device used to build strength in the wrist, arm, or forearm of the user. The device has two opposing grips and a tension means for generating resistance such that when the user rotates the grips the user works the muscles in the wrist, forearm, and arm. The device herein described may be portable or free standing. The exercise device furthermore contains a means for convenient and efficient adjustment of tension. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277073 | Device and Methods for Accessory Chest Muscle Development - A method of developing the accessory muscles of the upper torso utilizes a therapy device having an adjustable compressive wrap that wraps around the chest of a patient. The wrap is made of a substantially elastic material, such as neoprene, and has a releasable fastener to removably attach the wrap to itself around the patient's chest. The device may have one or more markers attached to the wrap to indicate to a therapist where the attachment device should be attached to achieve the desired compression around the chest. The therapist places the device on the patient and tightens the wrap until the therapist determines, by observing the rise and fall of the patient's chest, that the device has activated the patient's accessory muscles. The patient wears the device at this tension for about two hours per day, at least six days per week, for the first two weeks. Then, the tension level is reassessed and the device is worn for about three hours per day, at least six days per week, and the tension is reassessed every four weeks for between 12 and 24 months. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277074 | TRANSFORMABLE EXERCISE MACHINE FOR FUNCTIONAL EXERCISING - The proposed exercise machine is designed for functional exercising a user's body portions, or groups of muscles. The exercise machine is convenient for developing the user's strength, endurance, flexibility, dexterity and coordination. The exercise machine includes two support loops with handles, a cord, first and second rolls, two straps, at least two spring hooks, a Tibloc with a spring hook attached thereto, and a spacing bar. Each support loop, on the handle side, is provided with a second load-carrying loop and third limiting loop, while the other end thereof is made as a loop for connection to the spring hook. The Tibloc is arranged on the cord having both looped ends connectable to the spring hook, while the straps are provided with loop-shaped members connectable to the spring hook and with pouches for attaching the spacing bar having a variable length corresponding to the shoulder width of the user exercising. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277075 | Chest developer - A chest developer for training the muscles of the arms, chest and abdomen is disclosed to include a central bracket configured for positioning on the floor, two smoothly arched track bars respectively pivotally connected to the central bracket at two opposite sides, each track bar having a stand at the distal end for positioning on the floor, and two grips respectively slidably coupled with rollers to the track bars for allowing sliding movement along the track bars by the user when the user is doing push-up. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277076 | CORE MUSCLE GROUP TRAINING EQUIPMENT AND ITS METHOD OF USE - A core muscle group training equipment includes a seat, a backrest located on the back side of the seat and a damping mechanism provided at the bottom side of the seat. When sitting on the seat and resting the back on the backrest, the user can selectively bend the upper body forwards and backwards to contract the proximal muscles, or keep the upper body immovable and move the lower body up and down to contract distal muscles. By means of biasing of the seat and the damping effect provided by the damping mechanism during operation, the muscle strength of the abdominal muscles is trained. When releasing the pressure, the damping mechanism returns the machine parts smoothly, preventing accidental injury. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277077 | Detachable Envelopement Type Exerciser - An exerciser includes a support ( | 2012-11-01 |
20120277078 | HALF BALL EXERCISE DEVICE HAVING A ROTATING PLATFORM - A Half-Ball Exercise Apparatus or Device for the purpose of physical therapy, strength, and conditioning includes an inflatable portion and a rotating platform. The inflatable portion is attached to the rotating platform. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277079 | Exercise Apparatus and Associated Methods - An exercise apparatus may include a track having a first end and a second end, and a first pad fixedly attached to the first end of the track. The first pad may include a pedestal, a support structure attached to a lower surface of the pedestal and extending generally downwards therefrom, and an attachment member extending from a surface of the support structure to an outer edge of the pedestal. The exercise apparatus may also include a second pad slidably coupled to the track. The second pad may include a slidable vehicle and a top pad fixedly connected to the slidable vehicle. The exercise apparatus may further include a first bumper and a second bumper connected to the track. The first bumper may be connected to the track adjacent the first end, and the second bumper may be connected to the track adjacent the second end. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277080 | Power Control of a Robotic Tool Changer - A robotic tool changer removably attaches a robotic tool to a robotic arm. The changer includes a tool module connected to the robotic tool, and a master module connected to the robotic arm. To attach and detach the robotic tool, the changer couples and uncouples the tool module and the master module. A master electrical signal module (ESM) affixes to the master module and a tool ESM affixes to the tool module. In accordance with design requirements, the changer applies the same power supply to both the master ESM and the tool ESM. The changer, however, selectively suppresses application of the power supply to the tool ESM, while maintaining application of the power supply to the master ESM, during the coupling or uncoupling of the master module and the tool module. In doing so, the changer enables such coupling and uncoupling, while also preventing the formation of transient electric arcs. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277081 | ROLLING APPARATUS - A roller apparatus that may be used for efficiently dispensing the contents of a flexible tube may include a housing, a shaft and a cap. The shaft may be positioned in the housing and mounted to thereto by rotation in a first direction. The shaft may then be enclosed in the housing by placement a cap on the housing that also may function to engage an end of the shaft. Following insertion of the sealed end of a flexible tube though openings in the housing and the shaft, the tube may be taken up into the housing by further rotation of the cap, and thus the shaft, in the first direction. To remove the tube, the cap may be rotated in the opposite direction to release the shaft (and the tube now wrapped around the shaft) from the housing. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277082 | AMORPHOUS CORE MANUFACTURING METHOD AND MANUFACTURING APPARATUS - A cutting device of the present invention includes an upper blade, an upper blade fixing plate, a lower blade and a lower blade fixing plate, the upper blade is attached by being bolt-clamped and fixed to the upper blade fixing plate from the outer side and the lower blade is attached by being bolt-clamped and fixed to the lower blade fixing plate from the outer side in a direction opposite to an upper blade attaching direction, thereby to solve problems that cutting of an amorphous sheet material is adversely affected by worn-out upper and lower blades and a time is taken to insert a spacer for adjustment of a clearance between the upper and lower blades. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277083 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PACKAGING BY HEAT SEALING - A method of packaging by heat sealing, including: a) transporting films to a heat sealing packaging station; b) pressing two layers of the films with a positioning blocking element to position the films and block the air flow between a packaging cavity and a packaging line; c) performing heat sealing to the two layers of the films at the packaging line by a heat sealing device; and d) resetting the heat sealing device and the positioning blocking element, and cooling and solidifying the films bonded at the packaging line. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277084 | ROTOR UNIT FOR A CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATOR HAVING UNDETACHABLY JOINED SEPARATING DISCS - A rotor unit for a centrifugal separator, which centrifugal separator comprises a non-rotatable housing wherein the rotor unit is disposed about a central axis of rotation, an inlet for supply of a mixture of components to be separated, at least one outlet for a component separated during operation, whereby the rotor unit, at least parts of which are made of metal, comprises a separating chamber formed inside the rotor unit, an inlet chamber connected to the inlet and the separating chamber, is formed radially within said separating chamber and is usually shielded from the separating chamber, at least one outlet connected to the separating chamber, a plurality of separating discs disposed at a distance axially from one another in said separating chamber coaxially with the axis of rotation, at least a number of the metal parts of said rotor unit are undetachably joined together to form a composite assembly. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277085 | METHODS FOR ENHANCING STRENGTH AND DURABILITY OF A GLASS ARTICLE - A method for strengthening an alkali-containing glass article including: contacting a standardized glass article and aqueous vapor at about 80 to 500° C. for 0.5 to 400 hours at atmospheric pressure. A method for making a damage resistant, low-alkali, glass article including: contacting a standardized glass article and aqueous vapor at about 100 to 600° C. for about 0.5 to about 200 hours at atmospheric pressure. A strengthened and durable glass article prepared by the disclosed methods is disclosed. A display system that can incorporate the glass article, as defined herein, is also disclosed. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277086 | USE OF BORON TO REDUCE THE THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY OF UNBONDED LOOSEFILL INSULATION - An unbonded loosefill insulation material formed from a glass batch is provided. The glass batch comprises, in weight percent: 62.0-69.0% of SiO | 2012-11-01 |
20120277087 | INTERMETALLIC-CONTAINING COMPOSITE BODIES, AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Composite bodies made by a silicon metal infiltration process that feature a silicon intermetallic, e.g., a metal silicide. Not only does this give the composite material engineer greater flexibility in designing or tailoring the physical properties of the resulting composite material, but the infiltrant also can be engineered compositionally to have much diminished amounts of expansion upon solidification, thereby enhancing net-shape-making capabilities. These and other consequences of engineering the metal component of composite bodies made by silicon infiltration permit the fabrication of large structures of complex shape. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277088 | ZIRCONIA-BASED MATERIAL DOPED WITH YTTRIUM AND LANTHANUM - Sintered bodies containing zirconia-based ceramic materials and partially sintered bodies that are intermediates in the preparation of the sintered bodies are described. The zirconia-based ceramic material is doped with lanthanum and yttrium. The grain size of the zirconia-based ceramic material can be controlled by the addition of lanthanum. The crystalline phase of the zirconia-based ceramic material can be influenced by the addition of yttrium. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277089 | PROCESS FOR THE REGENERATION OF HYDROCARBON CONVERSION CATALYSTS - The present invention provides a process for hydrocarbon conversion, especially for producing aromatic hydrocarbons, which comprises: (a) alternately contacting a hydrocarbon feed, especially a lower alkane feed, with a hydrocarbon conversion catalyst, especially an aromatization catalyst, under hydrocarbon conversion, especially aromatization reaction conditions, in a reactor for a short period of time, preferably 30 minutes or less, to produce reaction products and then contacting the catalyst with hydrogen-containing gas at elevated temperature for a short period of time, preferably 10 minutes or less, (b) repeating the cycle of step (a) at least one time, (c) regenerating the catalyst by contacting it with an oxygen-containing gas at elevated temperature and (d) repeating steps (a) through (c) at least one time. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277090 | EMULSION PROCESS FOR IMPROVED LARGE SPHERICAL POLYPROPYLENE CATALYSTS - Disclosed are spherical magnesium-based catalyst supports and methods of using the same in a Ziegler-Natta catalyst system for the polymerization of an olefin. The spherical magnesium-based catalyst supports are made by reacting a magnesium halide, a haloalkylepoxide, and a phosphate acid ester in an organic solvent that does not have to contain substantial amounts of toluene. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277091 | Method of Preparing Catalyst Using Alkali Metal or Alkaline Earth Metal in Natural Cellulose Fibers as Co-Catalyst and Dispersant - A method of preparing a catalyst using an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal in natural cellulose fibers as a co-catalyst and a dispersant. The catalyst is prepared using an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal as a co-catalyst and a dispersant, thus increasing the dispersibility of catalytic components and enhancing the interactions between the catalyst and the support to thereby retard agglomeration and increase the durability of the catalyst. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277092 | Catalyst Compositions And Methods Of Making And Using The Same - Catalyst compositions for the polymerization of olefins having improved flowability properties are provided. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277093 | Fast Demold/Extended Cream Time Polyurethane Formulations - Catalyst compositions for use in forming polyurethane products include a gelling catalyst, a trimerization catalyst, and a cure accelerator. The gelling catalyst is a tertiary amine, mono(tertiary amino) urea, bis(tertiary amino) urea, or a combination of any of these. Any known trimerization catalyst may be used. The cure accelerator may be a diol having at least one primary hydroxyl group, and having from five to 17 chain backbone atoms chosen from carbon, oxygen, or both between the hydroxyl groups, provided that at least five of the backbone atoms are carbon. Alternatively or in addition, the cure accelerator may be a polyol having three or more hydroxyl groups, at least two of which are primary, and having molecular weights between 90 g/mole and 400 g/mole. Delayed initiation of the polyurethane-forming reaction and/or reduced demold time for producing the polyurethane part can be obtained by using these catalyst compositions. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277094 | CATALYST SUPPORT OR CATALYST, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A catalyst support can be produced by undergoing solution-preparation step S | 2012-11-01 |
20120277095 | CATALYSTS CONTAINING TUNGSTATE FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF ALKYL MERCAPTAN AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The invention relates to a catalyst containing alkali tungstate for the synthesis of alkylmercaptanes from alkanols and hydrogen sulphide, in addition to a method for the production of said catalyst, wherein the molar ratio of alkali to tungstan is <2:1. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277096 | HIGH PERMEABILITY SUPERABSORBENT POLYMER COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to absorptive, crosslinked polymeric composition that are based on partly neutralized, monoethylenically unsaturated monomer carrying acid groups wherein the absorptive crosslinked polymer may be coated with a polymeric coating, and have improved properties, in particular in respect of their capacity for transportation of liquids in the swollen state, and which have a high capacity and a high gel bed permeability. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277097 | PRODUCTION OF ACTIVATED CHAR USING HOT GAS - A gas mixture preheated to high temperatures using an oxy-fuel, an oxygen-enriched air-fuel or an air-fuel burner is used to devolatilize and partially oxidize carbonaceous feedstock, thereby producing an active residual char that can be used in applications utilizing activated carbon. Use of hot gas and ground carbonaceous feedstock allows the equipment to be minimized, thereby allowing the activated carbon to be produced at or near points of use, for example the production of activated char at or near utility boilers for use in the reduction of mercury emissions from flue gas streams. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277098 | COMPOSITE PARTICLES - In the present invention a composite particle including: a first polymeric particle having a diameter of from 100 nm to 3.5 microns including a core and a shell: the core including, when dry, at least one void; and the shell polymer having a calculated glass transition temperature (“Tg”) greater than 50° C.; and a second polymeric particle disposed on the surface of the first polymeric particle, the second polymeric particle having a minimum film-forming temperature of greater than 20° C.; wherein the ratio of the diameter of the first polymeric particle to the diameter of the second polymeric particle is from 1 to 50; and wherein the ratio of the weight of the first polymeric particle to the weight of the second polymeric particle is from 0.1 to 40, is provided. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277099 | SUPERABSORBENT POLYMER SEED COATINGS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Superabsorbent polymer products for use in agricultural applications, and methods of making the same, are provided. The superabsorbent polymer is used in a seed coating along with an active ingredient, and optionally a singulating substance, to improve seed germination and/or blooming; improve germination under dry conditions; decrease irrigation requirements; increase propagation, crop growth, and crop production; and improve the efficacy of the active ingredient. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277100 | MESOIONIC PESTICIDES - Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, N-oxides, and salts thereof, | 2012-11-01 |
20120277101 | Composition Comprising a Pesticide and an Acetal Solvent - The present invention relates to an agrochemical composition comprising a pesticide and a solvent of the formula (B) as described hereinbelow. The invention furthermore relates to a process for the preparation of the composition by bringing the pesticide and the solvent into contact; a use of the solvent of the formula (B) as a solvent for pesticides; methods for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired vegetation and/or undesired insect or mite attack and/or for regulating the growth of plants, wherein the composition is allowed to act on the respective pests, their environment or on the plants to be protected from the respective pest, on the soil and/or on undesired plants and/or on the crop plants and/or on their environment; and on seed comprising the composition. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277102 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ARTHROPOD PESTS - The present invention provides an arthropod pests control composition comprising, as active ingredients, 4-oxo-4-[(2-phenylethyl)amino]-butyric acid and a compound of formula (A); a method of controlling arthropod pests, which comprises applying effective amounts of 4-oxo-4-[(2-phenylethyl)amino]-butyric acid and a compound of formula (A) to a plant or growing site of plant; and so on. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277103 | Insecticidal Compositions Suitable for Use in Preparation of Insecticidal Granular Fertilizer and Insecticidal Formulations - Insecticidal compositions suitable for use in preparation of insecticidal granular fertilizer and insecticidal formulations comprising a pyrethroid and a glycol present in a concentration of from 40.0% by weight to 99.0% by weight based upon the total weight of all components in the composition is disclosed. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277104 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WEEDS IN A FIELD OF COTTON PLANTS - The present invention relates to a method of controlling undesirable vegetation in a field containing an auxin herbicide-resistant cotton crop by applying to the location where control is desired a mixture of an effective amount of 2,4-DB and an effective amount of glufosinate. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277105 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WEEDS IN A FIELD OF COTTON PLANTS - The present invention relates to a method of controlling undesirable vegetation in a field containing an auxin herbicide-resistant cotton crop by applying to the location where control is desired a mixture of an effective amount of 2,4-DB and an effective amount of glyphosate. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277106 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING NOXIOUS ORGANISMS - A method for controlling noxious organisms in a field of soybean or corn, comprising the steps of: treating soybean or corn seeds with at least one neonicotinoid compound selected from the group consisting of clothianidin, thiamethoxam, imidacloprid, dinotefuran, nitenpyram, acetamiprid, and thiacloprid, and treating the field with at least one PPO inhibitor compound selected from the group consisting of flumioxazin, sulfentrazone, saflufenacil, oxyfluorfen, and 3-(4-chloro-6-fluoro-2-trifluoromethylbenzimidazol-7-yl)-1-methyl-6-trifluoromethyl-2, 4-(1H, 3H)pyrimidinedione before or after the soybean or corn seeds treated with the neonicotinoid compound are sown in the field. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277107 | Methods and Compositions for Tagging and Identifying Polynucleotides - The invention provides methods and compositions for attaching oligonucleotide tags to polynucleotides for the purpose of carrying out analytical assays in parallel and for decoding the oligonucleotide tags of polynucleotides selected in such assays. Words, or subunits, of oligonucleotide tags index submixtures in successively more complex sets of submixtures (referred to herein as “tiers” of submixtures) that a polynucleotide goes through while successive words are added to a growing tag. By identifying each word of an oligonucleotide tag, a series of submixtures is identified including the first submixture that contains only a single polynucleotide, thereby providing the identity of the selected polynucleotide. The analysis of the words of an oligonucleotide tag can be carried out in parallel, e.g. by hybridization of the oligonucleotide tag to its tag complement on an addressable array; or such analysis can be carried out serially by successive hybridizations of labeled word complements. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277108 | SOL-GEL KIT FOR PREPARING BIOCHIP AND METHOD FOR PREPARING BIOCHIP USING THE SAME - A method of preparing a protein chip by gelation of a sol composition. In the method, a mixture of specific silicate monomers, such as SolB1, SolB2 and SolB3, SolBH, and a mixture of SolBS, distilled water and a detector protein are mixed sequentially, so that the gelation rate of the sol composition can be delayed, thus inducing the stable gelation of the composition. Also, the biochip can be fabricated in a simple and easy manner by dispensing the sol composition by hand using an arrayer or a tool such as a pipette. In addition, a uniform biochip can be prepared by dispensing the sol composition, solution I (SolBH) and solution II (a mixture of buffer, SolBS, distilled water and a detector protein) sequentially onto a substrate without needing a conventional pretreatment process such as mixing. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277109 | PROXIMITY-MEDIATED ASSAYS FOR DETECTING ONCOGENIC FUSION PROTEINS - The present invention provides antibody-based arrays for detecting the activation state and/or total amount of one or a plurality of oncogenic fusion proteins in a biological sample such as whole blood or tumor tissue and methods of use thereof. In certain instances, the activation state and/or total amount of oncogenic fusion protein(s) present in a sample can be measured in combination with one or a plurality of signal transduction molecules. The compositions and methods of the present invention have the advantages of specificity associated with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, sensitivity associated with signal amplification, and high-throughput multiplexing associated with microarrays. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277110 | PARP AND ADJUVANT CISPLATIN-BASED CHEMOTHERAPY IN NON-SMALL-CELL LUNG CANCER - The invention is generally directed to a diagnostic method for predicting the benefit of the response of a subject diagnosed with cancer to a platinum compound-based adjuvant chemotherapy, preferably to a cisplatin-based chemotherapy which implements the determination of the PARP expression level in the biological sample containing tumor cells, and, preferably, together with the MSH2 and/or ERCC1 expression level, more preferably together with the MSH2 and ERCC1 expression levels. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277111 | MicroRNA Mediated Neuronal Cell Induction - Methods of converting non-neuronal somatic cells into induced neuronal cells are provided. Aspects of the methods include contacting a non-neuronal somatic cell with a microRNA mediated neuronal cell induction agent. Aspects of the invention further include compositions produced by methods of the invention as well as compositions that find use in practicing embodiments of methods of invention. The methods and compositions find use in a variety of different applications. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277112 | PREDICTING RESPONSE TO ANTI-CANCER THERAPY VIA ARRAY COMPARATIVE GENOMIC HYBRIDIZATION - Array comparative genomic hybridization classifiers, arrays comprising the classifiers, and related methods of using the same for predicting the therapeutic efficacy of anti-cancer therapy by detecting phenotypic genetic traits using comparative genomic hybridization are disclosed. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277113 | ARRAY-BASED PROXIMITY LIGATION ASSOCIATION ASSAYS - Embodiments of this disclosure encompass methods, systems and probes for the detection of a target analyte in a sample. The method uses of the detection of at least two distinct sites on an analyte molecule, or the pairing of two distinct sites on two adjacent and contacting molecules, the sites being integral to the structure of a single molecule or positioned near one another due to the three-dimensional structure of the polypeptide. At least one of the detectable sites may be formed by a modification of a larger molecule. The methods of detecting a target analyte comprise contacting a sample with a pair of probes, each probe comprising a binding moiety capable of specifically binding to a target analyte or a tag thereon, and an oligonucleotide tail that comprises a PCR initiator region proximal to the target analyte binding moiety, a barcoding region uniquely associated with the target analyte binding moiety, and a connector-hybridizing region complementary to a region of a connector oligonucleotide; hybridizing a connector oligonucleotide to the connector-hybridizing regions of the probes and ligating the connector-hybridizing regions of the probes; PCR amplifying the the ligated oligonucleotide tails; hybridizing the amplification product with a substrate-immobilized oligonucleotide that as regions complementary to the barcoding regions of the probes; digesting any single-strand DNA molecule; hybridizing a signaling oligonucleotide to the product of the previous step; and detecting the signal, thereby detecting the presence of the analyte in the sample. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277114 | ULTRA-SENSITIVE DETECTION OF MOLECULES OR PARTICLES USING BEADS OR OTHER CAPTURE OBJECTS - The present invention relates to systems and methods for detecting analyte molecules or particles in a fluid sample and in some cases, determining a measure of the concentration of the molecules or particles in the fluid sample. Methods of the present invention may comprise immobilizing a plurality of analyte molecules or particles with respect to a plurality of capture objects. At least a portion of the plurality of capture objects may be spatially separated into a plurality of locations. A measure of the concentration of analyte molecules in a fluid sample may be determined, at least in part, on the number of reaction vessels comprising an analyte molecule immobilized with respect to a capture object. In some cases, the assay may additionally comprise steps including binding ligands, precursor labeling agents, and/or enzymatic components. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277115 | BIOMARKER FOR SUCCESSFUL AGING WITHOUT COGNITIVE DECLINE - Methods and compositions for determining whether a subject will age without developing cognitive decline are provided. An exemplary method includes detecting one or more allelic variants in a gene encoding low density lipoprotein-related protein 1B. In a preferred embodiment, the detecting step is accomplished by contacting a sample obtained from the subject with a probe that forms a detectable complex with a nucleic acid in the sample containing an allelic variant indicative of aging without developing cognitive decline, wherein detection of the allelic variant in the sample indicates that the subject will age without developing cognitive decline. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277116 | Disease diagnosis according to saccharide binding - Disclosed is a method for characterizing carbohydrate polymer by identifying at least two binding agents that bind to the carbohydrate polymer. Binding is preferably determined by contacting the carbohydrate polymer with substrate that contains a plurality of first saccharide-binding agents affixed at predetermined locations on the substrate. The carbohydrate polymer is allowed to contact the substrate under conditions that allow for formation of a first complex between the first saccharide-binding agent and the carbohydrate polymer. In one aspect, the method is used in the diagnosis of a disease, including a viral disease, an autoimmune disease, a bacterial infection, or cancer. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277117 | HYDROPONIC APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE - Hydroponic apparatus and methods for the high-throughput screening plants are disclosed. In one aspect, a method for the high-throughput screening of plants is disclosed. The method comprises germinating a plurality of plants in a hydroponic apparatus; selecting one or more plants having substantially uniform qualities from the plurality of germinated plants to form a population of plants; growing the population of selected plants in a controlled environment; and screening one or more plants in the population at least once during a growing period to determine the presence or absence of one or more predetermined characteristics | 2012-11-01 |
20120277118 | DEVICES AND PROCESSES FOR ANALYZING NUCLEIC ACID DAMAGE AND REPAIR USING ELECTROPHORESIS - Systems, methods, and devices are provided for assessing DNA damage and repair in cells by measuring DNA migration under electrophoresis. In one exemplary embodiment, a microarray configured to hold cells in a predetermined spatial relationship is employed to improve accuracy, speed, and reliability of such measurements. In another embodiment, a self-contained cassette having a matrix material disposed therein can be used to create a substantially uniform environment for analyzing DNA damage and repair. Fluid can be circulated through the cell to assist in creating spatial patterns on the matrix material, or alternatively, the matrix material can already include a microarray pattern disposed thereon. Various methods and systems that take advantage of such microarrays and cassettes are also provided. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277119 | PROCESSES AND COMPOSITIONS FOR METHYLATION-BASED ENRICHMENT OF FETAL NUCLEIC ACID FROM A MATERNAL SAMPLE USEFUL FOR NON-INVASIVE PRENATAL DIAGNOSES - Provided are compositions and processes that utilize genomic regions differentially methylated between a mother and her fetus to separate, isolate or enrich fetal nucleic acid from a maternal sample. The compositions and processes described herein are useful for non-invasive prenatal diagnostics, including the detection of chromosomal aneuplodies. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277120 | METHODS FOR GENOMIC MODIFICATION - Provided herein are methods of integrating one or more exogenous nucleic acids into one or more selected target sites of a host cell genome. In certain embodiments, the methods comprise contacting the host cell genome with one or more integration polynucleotides comprising an exogenous nucleic acid to be integrated into a genomic target site, and a nuclease capable of causing a double-strand break near or within the genomic target site. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277121 | KIT FOR DETECTION OF MICROORGANISM - A kit for use in a method for detecting live cells, injured cells and dead cells of a microorganism in a test sample by a nucleic acid amplification method is disclosed. The kit includes a cross-linker capable of cross-linking DNA by irradiation with light having a wavelength of 350 nm to 700 nm, medium, and a primer (s) for amplifying a DNA target region in the microorganism by a nucleic acid amplification method. The nucleic acid amplification method may be a PCR, LAMP, SDA, LCR or DNA microarray method. A cross-linker may be included in the kit such as ethidium monoazide, ethidium diazide, psoralen, 4,5′,8-trimethyl psoralen, or 8-methoxy psoralen. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277122 | GFABS: GFP-Based Biosensors Possessing the Binding Properties of Antibodies - A family of GFP scaffolds capable of accommodating two proximal, randomized binding loops is disclosed. GFP-based binders binding with nanomolar affinity are developed from a library of these GFP scaffolds. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277123 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MICROARRAY BIOCHIP - An apparatus of manufacturing a microarray biochip including a spinning platen, at least one carrier and at least one substrate is provided. The carrier is disposed on the spinning platen and includes at least one micro-channel having an input terminal and an output terminal. The substrate is attached on the output terminal of the micro-channel of the carrier. A method of manufacturing a microarray biochip with said apparatus is also provided. A sample is injected into the micro-channel through the input or the output terminal. The spinning platen is powered-on to provide a centrifugal force to the carrier, such that the sample is flowed toward the output terminal from the input terminal, and then is immobilized on the surface of the substrate. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277124 | High Performance Drilling Fluids with Submicron-Size Particles as the Weighting Agent - Methods and compositions utilizing a drilling fluid comprising sub-micron precipitated barite having a weight average particle diameter below about 1 micron. Methods include a method comprising circulating a drilling fluid in a well bore, wherein the drilling fluid comprises: a carrier fluid; and a weighting agent that comprises sub-micron precipitated barite having a weight average particle diameter below about 1 micron are disclosed. In some embodiments, the drilling fluid may comprise an invert emulsion. In some embodiments, the sub-micron precipitated barite has a particle size distribution such that at least 10% of particles in the sub-micron precipitated barite have a diameter below about 0.2 micron, at least 50% of the particles in the of the sub-micron precipitated barite have a diameter below about 0.3 micron and at least 90% of the particles in the sub-micron precipitated barite have a diameter below about 0.5 micron. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277125 | MASTERBATCH FOR MANUFACTURING A DRILLING FLUID - An oil-based masterbatch in the form of granules containing carbon nanotubes. Also, a method for preparing an oil-based masterbatch in the form of granules containing carbon nanotubes. Also, the use of an oil-based masterbatch in the form of granules containing carbon nanotubes for manufacturing an aqueous or organic viscoelastic fluid, intended for drilling in underground formations. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277126 | METHODS, STRAINS, AND COMPOSITIONS USEFUL FOR MICROBIALLY ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY: PSEUDOMONAS STUTZERI - Methods, microorganisms, and compositions are provided wherein oil reservoirs are inoculated with microorganisms belonging to | 2012-11-01 |
20120277127 | METHODS, STRAINS, AND COMPOSITIONS USEFUL FOR MICROBIALLY ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY: ARCOBACTER CLADE 1 - Methods, microorganisms, and compositions are provided wherein oil reservoirs are inoculated with microorganisms belonging to | 2012-11-01 |
20120277128 | FLUIDS COMPRISING CHITOSAN CROSSLINKED BY TITANATE - The current application discloses fluids and methods for treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore. In one aspect, there is provided a fluid comprising chitosan and titanate, where the fluid has an increased viscosity compared with a solution containing chitosan without titanate. In another aspect, there is provided a method of using such fluid to treat a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore. The method may comprise mixing chitosan and titanate in a carrying medium, forming a gel comprising chitosan and titanate, introducing the gel into a subterranean formation, and treating the subterranean formation with the gel. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277129 | MULTICOMPONENT VISCOELASTIC SURFACTANT FLUID AND METHOD OF USING AS A FRACTURING FLUID - There is a viscoelastic fluid. The fluid has one or more cationic surfactants selected from the group consisting of certain quaternary salts, certain amines, and combinations thereof; one or more anionic polymers/anionic surfactants; one or more of certain zwitterionic/amphoteric surfactants; and water. There is also a method of fracturing a subterranean formation. The viscoelastic fluid is pumped through a wellbore and into a subterranean formation at a pressure sufficient to fracture the formation. There is also a method for gravel packing a subterranean formation. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277130 | Hydraulic Fracturing Proppant Containing Inorganic Fibers - This invention is related to the oil and gas production industry and more particularly to a proppant that can be used to enhance oil and gas production in hydraulic fracturing. Most particularly, the invention is a composition and a manufacturing process for making ceramic proppant: a ceramic matrix composition formed from a precursor of the matrix and a reinforcing additive, in which the reinforcing additive is in the form of numerous elongated inorganic crystals; or one or more than one precursor may be pre-fired (pre-calcined). | 2012-11-01 |