50th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 35 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100316724 | COMPOSITION - The invention provides microparticles comprising an immunosuppressant, such as tacrolimus, sirolimus, pimecrolimus, ciclosporin, everolimus or a derivative thereof, and optionally a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient or carrier, such as a saccharide, amino acid, a sugar alcohol or a mixture thereof, and having a median geometric diameter of less than, or equal to, about 10 μm and which have a tap density of less than or equal to about 0.3 g/cm | 2010-12-16 |
20100316725 | REDUCTION OF FLAKE-LIKE AGGREGATION IN NANOPARTICULATE ACTIVE AGENT COMPOSITIONS - This invention is directed to reduction of flake-like aggregation in nanoparticulate compositions. Also encompassed by the invention are compositions comprising a nanoparticulate active agent, at least one surface stabilizer and a flake-like aggregation reducing agent, such as a buffer and a sugar. The nanoparticulate active agent compositions comprise particles of the active agent having an effective average particle size of less than about 2000 nm. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316726 | TOOTH SEALANT - The invention provides a method of treating sensitive teeth comprising attaching a sealant composition comprising a basic amino acid to a person's tooth and allowing the basic amino acid to be slowly released over time in order to reduce chrome and/or acute tooth sensitivity together with compositions and methods of use. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316727 | TREATMENT OF INFLAMMATORY DISORDERS WITH OZONE - Methods for therapeutic treatment of inflammatory conditions in a mammalian patient provide clinical benefits including reduction of inflammation, vasorelaxation, reduction in edema and increased blood flow, the methods generally comprising extracorporeal treatment of blood, blood fractionate, or other biological fluid to expose such fluids to a precise, measured amount of ozone to produce a blood or biological fluid having a quantified absorbed dose of ozone, and reinfusing the treated biological fluid to the patient to provide therapeutic effects beneficial in the treatment of inflammatory disorders and related symptoms or conditions. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316728 | Therapeutic mask and Method of Treatment Employing the Same - A therapeutic mask includes a therapeutic composition including honey and a penetrating substance, a dressing having said therapeutic composition combined therewith, wherein the dressing and the therapeutic composition are freeze dried to provide the therapeutic mask. There is also a method of making and using the composition. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316729 | Use of Hyperbaric Conditions to Provide Neuroprotection - Noble gases, in particular xenon and/or helium, administered under hyperbaric conditions of less than 3 atm (0.3 MPa), are used to provide neuroprotection, in particular in patients having suffered an impact trauma to the head and/or spinal column. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316730 | TREATMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES WITH OZONE - Methods of treating cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerosis, peripheral arterial occlusive disease, congestive heart failure, hypertension, cerebrovascular disease, dyslipidemia and vasospastic disorders such as Raynaud's disease, in a mammalian patient involve extracorporeally subjecting an amount of blood, blood fractionate or other biological fluid from a patient to a measured amount of ozone delivered by an ozone delivery system, resulting in the absorption of a quantifiable absorbed-dose of ozone and reinfusing the treated fluid into the patient to therapeutically treat cardiovascular disease and related conditions. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316731 | TREATMENT OF AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION - Methods and compounds are disclosed for treating dry age-related macular degeneration, and preventing or delaying the onset of wet age-related macular degeneration. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316732 | BEVERAGE COMPOSITIONS FOR THE PROMOTION OF JOINT HEALTH IN COMPANION ANIMALS - Aqueous nutritional supplement formulations are described for promoting joint health and for providing a beneficial effect against degenerative joint conditions in companion animals, particularly, dogs and cats by delivering via oral ingestion a nutritional supplement comprising an effective amount of ascorbic acid, suitably bioavailable magnesium and manganese salts and an amino acid in a nutritionally acceptable carrier. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316733 | Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Treatment Method - A method of treating cancer concurrent with receiving chemotherapy treatments which may effectively ameliorate the anemic and toxic effects induced by chemotherapy includes prescribing at least three hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatments per week at a pressure of at least 1.5 ATA, the treatments lasting at least 30 minutes each, prescribing a diet including less than about 300 grams of carbohydrates a day, and prescribing nutritional supplements in accordance with a nutritional supplement regimen including elevated amounts of vitamin B-12, vitamin E, and zinc as compared to a reference daily intake. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316734 | METHODS OF THERMOGRAPH-GUIDED MEDICAL TREATMENT - Methods and systems for treatment based on thermographic images of a patient to detect temperature patterns indicative of an evolving disease process. Guided by the thermographic image obtained, a treatment means can be positioned on the skin of the imaged body part. The treatment means comprises a medicament that reduces risk factor(s) associated with the progression of the evolving disease process. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316735 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING HANGOVER SYMPTOMS - Compositions and methods for reducing hangover symptoms. Generally, a hangover reducing composition includes one or more plant extracts, such as prickly pear cactus extract, white willow bark extract, milk thistle extract, green tea extract, and combinations thereof. In some cases, the composition further includes supplemental nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals (including electrolytes). Some examples of suitable nutrients include sodium, potassium, magnesium, and vitamins C, B1, B2, B3, B6, and B12. The composition is administered to a person in any suitable form, including as a carbonated soft drink, an energy drink, a tea, a sports drink, a non-carbonated drink, a pill, an elixir, and so forth. In some preferred instances, the composition is formulated as a carbonated soft drink. In order to reduce hangover symptoms, the composition is ingested before, during, and/or after the consumption of a drug, such as alcohol. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316736 | APPETITE SUPPRESSANT - Provided is an extract of | 2010-12-16 |
20100316737 | HOMEOPATHIC COMPLEX - The present invention is directed to a homeopathic complex for use in the treatment of various diseases or disorders, including use as an anti-infective agent and/or in the regeneration of diseased or damaged tissue. Ideally, the anti-infective homeopathic complex of the invention may comprise a homeopathic tincture or dilutions thereof of Hepar sulphuris calcareum or other similar profiled Calcarea or Sulphur salt or acid, Lachesis muta or other remedy with a similar profile, Mercurius Solubilis or similar mercury containing remedy and Silica or other silica containing compounds. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316738 | METHODS OF INHIBITING, PREVENTING, KILLING AND/OR REPELLING INSECTS USING SIMULATED BLENDS OF CHENOPODIUM EXTRACTS - The present invention provides natural and/or simulated, synthetic, synergistic pesticidal compositions comprising terpenes, such as extracts from | 2010-12-16 |
20100316739 | Chitosan gel for dermatological use, production method therefor and use of same - Pharmaceutical compositions, based on chitosan, which are suitable to leave a protecting coating on the skin, as well as agents conferring curative, soothing and moisturizing properties to sore skins, are protected. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316740 | COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF BENIGN PROSTATE HYPERTROPHY, PROSTATITIS, PROSTATOSIS AND PROSTATE CANCER - Compositions including | 2010-12-16 |
20100316741 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING THE EXTRACT OF CRUDE DRUG COMPLEX FOR STIMULATING BONE GROWTH - The present invention relates to a composition for stimulating bone growth containing the extract of crude drug complex as an active ingredient. The extract of crude drug complex comprising Dipsaci radix, Astragalus membranaceus and Acanthopanax senticosus of the present invention stimulates bone growth, so that it can be effectively used for the composition and health food for stimulating bone growth. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316742 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING FIBROMYALGIA - A solution and method for treating symptoms commonly associated with fibromyalgia. The solution includes a solvent and a composition including active ingredients of menthol, camphor, and capsaicin, as well as additional components including aloe vera extract, carbomer, decyl polyglucose, deionized water, grapefruit seed extract, green tea extract, orange peel extract, queen of the prairie extract, rose water, silica, sodium, hydroxymethyl glycinate, vegetable glycerin, witch hazel, and yucca extract. The method includes soaking an affected area in the solution for a predetermined period of time. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316743 | INHIBITION OF THE FORMATION OF AGEs - The present invention relates to the use of an active substance that promotes the inhibition of the formation of AGEs, for preparing a composition to prevent and/or combat the reduction in elastic and plastic properties of tissues, and in particular of the skin, for inhibiting the formation of AGEs, or for preventing and/or combating glycation of proteins in the skin. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316744 | PLANT SPROUT-BASED EMULSIONS, PROCESS FOR PREPARING THEM AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to plant sprout-based stable oil-in-water emulsions wherein the monacyl- and diacylglycerol content is at least 20% by weight, the free fatty acid content is not more than 10% by weight and comprise an aqueous homogenate of sprouted oily seeds of which the own enzymes and emulsifying substances are capable to form the emulsion. Furthermore, the invention also relates to the preparation of said emulsions as well as to various applications thereof. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316745 | Use of a cereal extract as a slimming active agent in a slimming cosmetic composition - A cereal extract is cosmetically used and obtained by at least one polar solvent. This cereal extract is used as a slimming agent in a slimming cosmetic composition. The cosmetic use makes it possible to achieve an effective slimming cosmetic care with a natural, nontoxic slimming agent. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316746 | Pesticidal Compound Mixtures - The present invention relates to novel pesticidal compositions comprising Hither as component A: clothianidin, as component B: ipconazole Or as component A: clothianidin, as component B: ipconazole as component C: metalaxyl that show surprisingly good insecticidal, acaricidal, nematicidal and fungicidal activities. In particular, these compositions are suited for the treatment of seed. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316747 | COMBINATIONS OF HERB EXTRACTS HAVING SYNERGISTIC ANTIOXIDANT EFFECT, AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - The present invention comprises mixtures of herb extracts which exert synergistic antioxidant effect and comprise the herb ginger and at least one other herb selected from the group consisting of honeysuckle and | 2010-12-16 |
20100316748 | MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT OF BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA - The invention provides the use of an extract of a plant of the genus | 2010-12-16 |
20100316749 | TOPICAL DELIVERY OF L-ARGININE TO CAUSE BENEFICIAL EFFECTS - The application of L-arginine and its derivatives to the skin causes beneficial effects of wound healing, increasing erectile function and increased growth of hair when applied in sufficient quantity to the skin. A hostile biophysical agent may be combined with the L-arginine to increase its absorption into the skin. The desired concentrations of the hostile biophysical agent is increased when concentration of L-arginine is less than 20% of the concentration of the substance applied to maximize its effect. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316750 | CHOLESTEROL LOWERING SUPPLEMENT - The invention provides a composition and a method for lowering blood serum cholesterol levels or for preventing elevated blood serum cholesterol levels, as well as a suitable composition comprising (a) one or more phytosterols and/or phytostanols capable of reducing cholesterol absorption in the intestine and/or one or more soluble fibres capable of inhibiting ileal bile acid absorption, (b) a composition capable of inhibiting cholesterol biosynthesis, and (c) a composition capable of increasing cholesterol metabolism, wherein at least one of compositions (b) and (c) is preferably derived from plants. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316751 | Swinglea glutinosa LEAVES DERIVED MATERIAL, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION WITH COPPER SULFATE, FOR CONTROL OF SOUR ROT GRAPES AND BUNCH ROT GRAPES - The invention of the present application provides a natural material derived from | 2010-12-16 |
20100316752 | Method for extracing substances from soapberry fruit and seed and products made therefrom - An exclusive manufacturing technique for extracting active interface saponin and organic substances from soapberry; organic elements and oleic alcohol products from soapberry seeds through the process of fermentation and end products made therefrom, wherein the manufacturing process includes: 1. Pre-ferment soapberry fruit ( | 2010-12-16 |
20100316753 | FORMULATIONS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING ABDOMINAL FAT AND WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE - The invention provides methods for reducing abdominal fat and waist circumference in a human subject by administering | 2010-12-16 |
20100316754 | Die Tooling for Extruding Tubular Product - Die tooling is formed by forming a series of passages extending in the length of the tooling where each passage has a circumference defined within a body member of the tooling. Preferably the passages are primarily formed using a drilling procedure. The passages define a predetermined pattern of outlets adjacent the extrusion outlet or outlets. The passages between the inlets and outlets can be formed in a series of connected body members with each passage extending through each body member. Die tooling of this design is more robust and cost effective to manufacture. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316755 | MOLD ASSEMBLY FOR MAKING LIGHT GUIDE PLATE - The light guide plate molding die includes a male mold, a mold core, and a female mold. The male mold includes a first injection hole and a second injection hole defined therein. The mold core includes an upper mold core and a lower mold core. The upper mold core is configured for insertion into the male mold and spaced apart from the first injection hole and the second injection hole. The female mold includes a first channel spatially corresponding to the first injection hole, a second channel spatially corresponding to the second injection hole, a first runner communicating with the first channel, and a second runner communicating with the second channel defined therein. The lower mold core is configured for insertion into the female mold facing the upper mold core. The male and female molds are configured for cooperatively defining a mold cavity communicating with the first and second runners. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316756 | MOLD FOR FORMING GOLF BALL AND GOLF BALL MANUFACTURED USING THE SAME - There are provided a mold for forming a golf ball, which allows a dimple formed near the equator of golf ball corresponding to the partition surface of upper and lower molds to be formed so as to have the same shape as that of a dimple formed in other regions, and a golf ball manufactured using this mold. The mold for forming a golf ball in accordance with the present invention includes at least two body parts, a cavity is formed within the mold by the joining of the at least two body parts, and in at least one of the body parts, a groove for forming a projecting land part which is ground after the formation of the golf ball is provided in a cavity wall surface adjacent to the whole circumference of a parting line formed by the joining. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316757 | DEVICE FOR INJECTING COMPRESSED AIR INTO A BLOW MOULD - The invention relates to a device for injecting compressed air into a parison, having an injection cylinder, having a hollow shaft arranged inside the housing of the injection cylinder in a manner so as to be displaceable along its longitudinal axis (A), one end of said hollow shaft projecting out of the housing and provided with a connection head for the tight connection to the parison, and having a stretching rod arranged coaxially to the hollow shaft in the interior of the hollow shaft and displaceable coaxially with the hollow shaft. A double piston is arranged axially parallel to the hollow shaft. The double piston is connected to the hollow shaft by a connection lug and thereby moves the hollow shaft along its longitudinal axis (A) between a lower and an upper end position. According to the invention, the active surfaces of the double piston are each arranged in a control chamber connected to a separate control line, which are configured in the housing of the injection cylinder. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316758 | Nutritional supplement - A nutritional supplement specifically designed to lower cholesterol that addresses multiple mechanisms including hepatic synthesis and release, intestinal absorption of cholesterol, while, at the same time, including ingredients that mitigate the side effects of the constituents and increase their efficacy by affecting emotional factors that influence compliance such as a sense of well-being and euphoria on the one hand, or an increased overall metabolism and desire for the product stemming from its coloration on the other hand. The nutritional supplement can be prepared as a powder that can be added to a food item by a human subject, a concentrate that can be mixed with water or another beverage, or incorporated into a baked good for ingestion by the human subject. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316759 | RICE STARCH IN SUGAR FREE COATINGS - The present invention relates to sugarless coated products comprising a product core and a product coating, wherein the product coating comprises rice starch, at least one sugar alcohol and a panning additive, as well as methods and uses thereof. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316760 | CONFECTIONERY AROMA CONTAINING PRODUCTS - Confectionery products comprising an isomalt component, a geraniol-containing aroma component and at least one product additive, and processes to obtain such products. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316761 | Nutritional Supplement for Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation Medium for the Manufacture of Ethanol - Nutritional supplement for alcoholic fermentation medium based on carbohydrate starting materials, in particular starchy starting materials, comprising, and preferably consisting of, an active ingredient derived from a fermentation with a mould. It can be in liquid or solid form. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316762 | LOW-PROTEIN FOOD AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR SAME - By using α-glucosidase in production of a low-protein food, it is possible to produce a low-protein food having a good flavor, texture and quality. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316763 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING FERMENTED EDIBLE PLANTS OR EDIBLE ANIMAL/PLANTS, FERMENTED EDIBLE PLANTS OR EDIBLE ANIMAL/PLANTS PRODUCED BY SAME, AND FOODS CONTAINING SAME - The present invention relates to a method for producing fermented edible plants or edible animal/plants, to fermented edible plants or edible animal/plants produced by same, and to foods containing same. The method for producing fermented edible plants or edible animal/plants includes the steps of: producing crushed edible plants or edible animal/plants; culturing a liquid mixture of grains, saccharides, filamentous fungi, and yeast for 24 to 36 hours to produce a mixed microbial broth; inoculating the edible plants or edible animal/plants with the mixed microbial broth, and firstly fermenting the edible plants or edible animal/plants for 3 to 8 days to produce first fermented edible plants or edible animal/plants; and inoculating the first fermented edible plants or edible animal/plants with bacteria, and secondly fermenting the first fermented edible plants or edible animal/plants for 6 to 12 days to produce second fermented edible plants or edible animal/plants. Whereby, a fermentation period can be shortened, and food deterioration and the growth of pathogenic microorganisms can be suppressed. Further, adding the fermented edible plants or edible animal/plants produced by the above-described method into foods can provide storage stability, increase bioavailability, and improve flavor. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316764 | FLOUR SUPPLEMENT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PREPARING WHEAT FLOUR - The present disclosure is directed to flour supplement compositions that contain transglutaminase and an amino acid selected from lysine, glutamine or a combination thereof. Additionally, the present disclosure is directed to flour-based food compositions or foodstuffs (e.g., breads, pastas, noodles, etc.) prepared with the supplement. The present disclosure is still further directed to methods for preparing wheat flour compositions by adding the supplement or alternatively by adding an amino acid selected from lysine, glutamine or a combination thereof and transglutaminase to flour used therein. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316765 | Method of Preparing Highly Dispersible Whole Grain Flour - A method of preparing a highly dispersible whole grain flour by hydrolyzing, milling and agglomerating grain flour. Highly dispersible hydrolyzed whole grain flours made in accordance with the present invention include an enzyme that hydrolyzes the whole grain flour while maintaining the integrity of the whole grain throughout processing. The whole grain flours of the present invention are highly dispersible in liquid and semi-solid media. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316766 | Methods of Promoting the Growth of Beneficial Bacteria in the Gut - A method of promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut of a human in need thereof, which involves administering to a human a composition containing an effective amount of Ara-(1-5)-(Ara) | 2010-12-16 |
20100316767 | GELLED DAIRY COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS - The present invention relates to hand-holdable, gelled dairy compositions, and related methods. The hand-holdable products include one or more gel-forming hydrocolloids in proper amount(s) that cause a dairy composition to gel under gelling conditions in a manner so as to provide a hand-holdable product. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316768 | Nutritionally Fortified Liquid Composition With Added Value Delivery Systems/Elements/Additives - A shelf-stable, ready to use, water-like composition for humans/animals; as an adjunct to fiber-water, and/or safe drinking water, consumed directly, tube feedings, or in the preparation/reconstitution of food(s)/beverage(s). Fortified Fiber-Water is fiber-water, with added delivery systems: Encapsulations/particles, of different size(s), shape(s), material(s), colors, non-visible, serving one or more functions: improved taste, odor-masking; controlled release applications; bio-availability of actives, avoid hygroscopicity; minimized interactions, improved thermal, oxidative, and shelf-life; decorative. Viscosity changing elements, (with one or more viscosity changing additives, with or without encapsulations, particles) to enhance delivery of active medicants/ingredients of categories: pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, therapeutics, diagnostics, etc. Composition ensures hydration, simultaneously providing soluble fiber (fiber-water), with additives contained within the delivery systems, having the ability to target specific health goals/needs: weight loss, diabetes, cholesterol/heart, gastrointestinal tract disorders/improvement, osteoporosis, cancer, pain, stress, relaxant, stimulant etc. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316769 | DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS CONTAINING PROBIOTICS - Dietary supplements comprising at least one probiotic and at least one of animal digest, dried brewers yeast, vitamin C; vitamin E, beta carotene, zinc proteinate, manganese proteinate, ferrous sulfate, copper proteinate, calcium iodate, and sodium selenite. The probiotics and other ingredients are present in the supplement in amounts sufficient to enhance the palatability of the probiotics and compositions containing the probiotics, enhance the immune system to augment the beneficial effects of the probiotics, or extend the life of the probiotics. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316770 | BEVERAGE PACKED IN CONTAINER - By containing non-polymer catechins in high concentration, the physiological effects of the catechins are manifested, minerals indispensable to the living body are fortified, and the storage stability of a beverage is improved. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316771 | TRIGLYCERIDIC NATURE OIL WITH IMPROVED NUTRITIONAL PROPERTIES AND PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF - This invention refers to a vegetal oil or mixture of oils of two or more types of oils, of vegetal or animal origin, for obtaining a product with food grade with the improvement of nutritional values due to the presentation of low content of fat, preferably the saturated ones, low content of trans isomers, free of cholesterol, in which composition there have been included E Vitamin and Q10 Co-enzyme, to be used in salads as well as in cooking (fried, stews, baked, cooked, etc.). In an additional aspect, the invention refers to the process for preparing vegetal oils or the mixture of oils of two or more types of vegetal and/or mineral origin, containing E vitamin and Q10 coenzyme which provides them with a longer time of useful life. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316772 | Cookie Products Having Enhanced Stability - There is provided a cookie sandwich product having enhanced stability during manufacture, the cookie sandwich product comprising a top and a bottom cookie with a filling disposed therebetween. The top and bottom cookies have an inner and outer surface, with the inner surface being substantially flat and the outer cookies comprising a plurality of outer surface portions where at least one of the outer surface portions is substantially flat and provides stability to the cookie during manufacture of the cookie sandwich. A method of providing stability to cookie products during manufacture is also provided. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316773 | Hollow-Celery Stick and Celery Pack | 2010-12-16 |
20100316774 | READY TO DRINK CONTAINER WITH NIPPLE AND NEEDLE PENETRABLE AND LASER RESEALABLE PORTION, AND RELATED METHOD - A container is provided for storing a product, such as a fat containing liquid product, and includes a body defining a chamber for receiving the product; and a container closure including a sealing portion for sealing the product within the chamber. The container closure includes a member forming a substantially fluid-tight seal between the container closure and the body; a nipple in fluid communication with the chamber that seals the chamber with respect to the ambient atmosphere during storage of the product in the chamber and that can be opened to dispense product from the chamber therethrough; and a needle penetrable and laser resealable portion that is penetrable by the needle for aseptically filling the chamber with the product, and that is thermally resealable by the application of laser radiation thereto to seal the product within the chamber. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316775 | METHOD OF PRODUCING CORAL POWDER - A coral is washed with purified water or tap water, and a crushed coral is heat-treated. Proteins and other organic matter are incorporated between calcium molecules in the coral skeleton, and the organic matter is decomposed and released as volatile components. In the skeleton from which organic matter is released, a calcium skeleton having a porous structure is formed, and the surface area of pores is increased. A hydrogen gas can be retained in the structure by adsorbing a hydrogen gas to the pores in such a calcium skeleton a porous structure (micropores). The resulting coral powder, with which ions dissolved in water are easily extracted, shows a low oxidation reduction potential when dissolved in water. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316776 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING STABLE NEGATIVE OXIDATION REDUCTION POTENTIAL IN CONSUMABLE MATERIALS - Compositions of reducing agents and carriers for producing a stable negative oxidation reduction potential in consumable materials are disclosed and claimed. Compositions of the invention find use in enhancing the hydration and anti-oxidant value of consumable materials such as foods, beverages and cosmetics, for example. Compositions of the invention also find use in water treatment, agricultural and scientific research applications. Methods for using and making the compositions are also within the scope of the invention. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316777 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SMOKING FOOD PRODUCTS - A method and apparatus for smoking food products includes a method or apparatus configured to provide a pH level of a smoked food product. The determination of the pH level of the smoked product provides an objective measure of the amount of smoke received by the food product, as well as an indication of the agreeability of the flavor of the food product. Based on the determination of the pH level, the method and apparatus can be adjusted to provide a more consistent, high quality smoked food product. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316778 | FORMULATION OF MILK-BASED BEVERAGES FOR CARBONATION - A composition for addition to a milk or milk-based beverage, in which a preferred embodiment of the composition includes on a w/w basis (to a total of 100) Silica between about 1% to about 10%, vegetable oil between about 20%-about 90%; and Polyglycol mix between about 10%-about 90%. The composition is provided in an amount to control foaming and frothing in the beverage as a result of carbonation. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316779 | Manufacturing process of a bean curd for using a rice - The present invention relates to a method of making bean curd using rice, in which 65-70 wt % of soya beans and 30-35 wt % of parched rice in about a total weight of 5 kg for one block of bean curd are soaked, and in which the soya beans are soaked for about 8-12 hours and the parched rice is soaked for about 2 hours in water. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316780 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR FOOD PRESERVATION - A composition is provided for use with a food product. The composition includes an acidic solution adapted to permeate the food product, and an oil mixed with the acidic solution, wherein the oil is adapted to form a coating along at least a portion of an outer surface of the food product after being applied to the food product. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316781 | YUBA - A bean curd skin having improved flavor and texture is provided by allowing the flavor and texture of the bean curd skin to be modified. An liquid bean extract including as a principal component a germinated bean extract derived from a germination-treated bean as a raw material is heated to obtain the bean curd skin. It is preferred that the germination-treated bean be germinated to an extent where the bitterness of the bean curd skin is reduced, and where the germination percentage of the germination-treated bean is 10% to 100%. The weight ratio of γ-aminobutyric acid to isoflavone in the liquid bean extract is more preferably in the range of 10 to 100 and 250 to 100. It is also preferred that the liquid bean extract further contains a common bean extract that is derived from a germination-untreated bean not subjected to germination treatment as a raw material | 2010-12-16 |
20100316782 | PROCESS FOR REBAUDIOSIDE D - The invention describes compositions that include rebaudioside D, processes to produce rebaudioside D and formulations that provide ratios of rebaudioside A to rebaudioside D to decrease the aftertaste of rebaudioside A. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316783 | FOOD WITH DEPRESSION - [Object] To provide a food product that exhibits excellent solubility, such as solid milk. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316784 | Liquid Coffee Concentrates And Methods Of Making Thereof - Methods for stabilizing liquid coffee concentrates are provided that form a coffee beverage that has a substantially consistent acidity profile. In one aspect, the methods blend a liquid coffee concentrate base with an edible alkali source in an amount effective to artificially increase a pH of the liquid coffee concentrate base. The liquid coffee concentrate base is aseptically processed and thermally treated at elevated temperatures for a time sufficient to artificially drive acid generating reactions in the liquid coffee concentrate to completion to form a stabilized liquid coffee concentrate. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316785 | METHOD FOR TREATING SUGAR-ENRICHED ROASTED COFFEE BEANS, ROASTED COFFEE BEANS, AND COFFEE BEVERAGE - A method for treating roasted coffee beans, to improve an extraction rate of coffee component from the roasted coffee beans and to increase a richness component content of the roasted coffee beans while suppressing acidity generation in the roasted coffee beans, includes: a sugar-enriching treatment step in which roasted coffee beans are brought into contact with sugar to increase a sugar content of the roasted coffee beans; and a water vapor treatment step in which the roasted coffee beans having undergone the sugar-enriching treatment are brought into contact with water vapor. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316786 | CORN STARCH AND ALSO CORN FLOURS AND FOODS COMPRISING THIS CORN STARCH - The present invention relates to corn starches having an apparent amylose content between 15% by weight and 40% by weight and a content of rapidly digestible starch between 5% by weight and 25% by weight, and also corn flours and foods comprising these corn starches or corn flours. In addition, the present invention relates to processes for producing said corn starches/corn flours. In addition the present invention relates to processes for producing said corn starches/corn flours and use thereof as resistant starch, as prebiotic or for producing foods having a decreased glycemic index. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316787 | Biomimetic Coating Method - A modified method of preparing and applying a biomimetic coating to a medical device substrate surface is described. The modified biomimetic coating method utilizes a solvent mixture of water and an organic water miscible solvent that results in a more efficient coating process, reducing the time required to apply a sufficiently adherent biomimetic coating. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316788 | DEPOSITION RATE MONITOR DEVICE, EVAPORATOR, COATING INSTALLATION, METHOD FOR APPLYING VAPOR TO A SUBSTRATE AND METHOD OF OPERATING A DEPOSITION RATE MONITOR DEVICE - A deposition rate monitor device for monitoring the deposition rate of a vapor on a substrate is provided, including: a piezoelectric crystal monitor device including a piezoelectric crystal monitor provided in a housing, wherein the housing includes a vapor inlet aperture, and at least one elongated shielding device having a first end and a second end, the first end encompassing the vapor inlet aperture. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316789 | METHOD OF MODIFYING SILICA NANOPOWDER SURFACES - In accordance with one embodiment, a method of modifying the surface of silica nanopowder by a spray heating process is provided. In the method, surface characteristics of silica nanopowder are modified from hydrophilic to hydrophobic. A colloidal suspension including silica nanopowder and a surface modifier which are dissolved in ethanol is sprayed and thermally dried so that the surface characteristics of silica nanopowder are modified by the surface modifier coated on the surface of silica nanopowder. In the method, silica nanopowder surfaces are modified from hydrophilic to hydrophobic by controlling concentration and type of a surface modifier and heating temperature. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316790 | Method of Manufacturing Multi-Touch Liquid Crystal Display Panel - A method of manufacturing a multi-touch LCD panel. A conductive colloidal mixture formed by mixing a plurality of conductive particles and a colloid is coated on the electrode layer of the counter substrate and is solidified to make the conductive particles electrically connect to the corresponding sensing electrodes of the array substrate. Consequently, when an external force is applied to one touching position on the counter substrate, the conductive particles electrically connect the sensing electrodes to the electrode layer and the touching signal of the position can be obtained. Due to the integration of the conductive particles into the liquid crystal cell gap, the multi-touch LCD panel has the advantages of slimness and lightness. Moreover, the manufacturing process of the conductive particles is introduced after the conventional counter substrate manufacturing method, and the objective of simple process, low cost and high yields can be achieved. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316791 | SUPERCRITICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION METHOD AND SYSTEM - A supercritical vapor deposition method includes the following steps. Firstly, a fluid is provided. Then, the pressure of the fluid is increased to a supercritical phase such that the fluid becomes a supercritical solvent. Then, a coating substance is dissolved in the supercritical solvent, thereby preparing a solubility equilibrium supercritical solution. Then, a substrate is provided on a heating base, which is immersed in the solubility equilibrium supercritical solution. Afterwards, the heating base is heated to have the solubility equilibrium supercritical solution generate a precipitation driving force, so that the coating substance is precipitated out and deposited on the substrate as a film. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316792 | METHOD OF FABRICATING ELECTRON EMISSION SOURCE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING ELECTRONIC DEVICE BY USING THE METHOD - A method of fabricating an electron emission source and a method of fabricating an electronic device by using the method. An electron emission material layer of the electron emission source is formed by filtration and transfer, and a mask including windows (openings) having predetermined patterns is used in a transfer process so that an electron emission layer having a desired shape may be freely obtained. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316793 | Methods Of Forming Capacitors Having Dielectric Regions That Include Multiple Metal Oxide-Comprising Materials - Capacitors and methods of forming capacitors are disclosed, and which include an inner conductive metal capacitor electrode and an outer conductive metal capacitor electrode. A capacitor dielectric region is received between the inner and the outer conductive metal capacitor electrodes and has a thickness no greater than 150 Angstroms. Various combinations of materials of thicknesses and relationships relative one another are disclosed which enables and results in the dielectric region having a dielectric constant k of at least 35 yet leakage current no greater than 1×10 | 2010-12-16 |
20100316794 | ELECTROCONDUCTIVE BONDING MATERIAL AND ELECTRIC/ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A conductive bonding material having an improved preservation stability, and hardens when desired, preferably immediately hardens at a low temperature is provided. In one invention, the conductive bonding material comprises a conductive particle ingredient, an epoxy resin ingredient, and a hardening agent ingredient for said epoxy resin and the hardening agent ingredient for said epoxy resin further comprise a reforming agent having a thiol group. In another invention, a conductive bonding material comprising an epoxy resin hardening ingredient, wherein said epoxy resin hardening ingredient contains a sulfur-containing compound having an end group which can coordinate with a surface of the metallic particles, and the sulfur-containing compound comes to perform as a hardening agent for the epoxy resin by dissociating from the surface of the metallic particles. The conductive bonding material may contain fragrance. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316795 | POLYAMIDE-BASED POWDER AND ITS USE FOR OBTAINING AN ANTIBACTERIAL COATING - The present invention relates to a method of covering a metal article with a film formed from the melting of a thin layer of powder comprising: physically blending 99.8 to 97% by weight of at least one polyamide and 0.2 to 3% by weight of an inorganic biocide species consisting of a soluble ceramic in which silver ions are encapsulated to form a powder blend composition; contacting said metal article with said powder composition blend to form a thin layer of said powder on the article; melting said powder blend composition onto said metal article to form a thin coating film; and cooling said coated article; where the powder blend composition is free of zinc compounds. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316796 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING RAISED MARKING ON A GLASS OBJECT - In a known method for producing a raised marking on a glass object, a suspension containing SiO | 2010-12-16 |
20100316797 | FORMING GLUTATHIONE-CAPPED AND METAL-DOPED ZINC SELENIDE/ZINC SULFIDE CORE-SHELL QUANTUM DOTS IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION - In a process of forming a capped crystal structure, a precursor solution is heated. The solution comprises a mixture of zinc (Zn) precursor, selenium (Se) precursor, precursor for a dopant, glutathione (GSH), and water. The dopant comprises a transition metal (M). The molar ratio of Zn:Se in the solution may be about 10:3 to about 10:5. The solution is heated for a first period sufficient to allow Zn(M)Se crystal core to form. After the first period of heating, more zinc precursor and GSH are added to the heated solution, and the solution is heated for a second period sufficient to form ZnS crystal shell on the Zn(M)Se crystal core. GSH is added in a sufficient amount to form a GSH layer around the Zn(M)Se/ZnS quantum dot. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316798 | CYLINDER BORE SPRAYING APPARATUS AND SPRAYED FILM FORMING METHOD - The invention provides a cylinder bore spraying apparatus capable of carrying out honing processing and finishing after a sprayed film is formed in a cylinder bore in a state where the cylinder bore is deformed by a dummy head. A sprayed film is formed on an inner peripheral surface of a cylinder bore by a spraying gun in a state where a dummy head is pressed against a cylinder block such that a cylinder head is fastened to the cylinder block by a bolt. Thereby, a deformed state of a cylinder bore is simulated. A protection mask prevents the sprayed film from adhering to the dummy head and is detachably attached to the liner hole of the dummy head. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316799 | FILM FORMING METHOD AND FILM FORMING APPARATUS - Disclosed is a film forming method including the steps of: producing a monovalent carboxylic acid metal salt gas by reacting a bivalent carboxylic acid metal salt with a carboxylic acid; supplying the monovalent carboxylic acid metal salt gas on a substrate to accumulate a monovalent carboxylic acid metal salt film; and decomposing the monovalent carboxylic acid metal salt film by supplying energy to the substrate formed with the monovalent carboxylic acid metal salt film so as to form a metallic film. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316800 | MULTI-STATION DEPOSITION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A multi-station deposition apparatus capable of simultaneous processing multiple substrates using a plurality of stations, where a gas curtain separates the stations. The apparatus further comprises a multi-station platen that supports a plurality of wafers and rotates the wafers into specific deposition positions at which deposition gases are supplied to the wafers. The deposition gases may be supplied to the wafer through single zone or multi-zone gas dispensing nozzles. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316801 | THIN FILM DEPOSITION APPARATUS - A thin film deposition apparatus that can be simply applied to produce large substrates on a mass scale and that improves manufacturing yield includes a deposition source; a first nozzle that is disposed at a side of the deposition source and includes a plurality of first slits arranged in a first direction; a second nozzle that is disposed opposite to the first nozzle and includes second slits arranged in the first direction; and a barrier wall assembly that is disposed between the first nozzle and the second nozzle in the first direction, and includes barrier walls that partition a space between the first nozzle and the second nozzle into sub-deposition spaces. A distance between the adjacent second slits is different. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316802 | OVER-COATING AGENT FOR FORMING FINE PATTERNS AND A METHOD OF FORMING FINE PATTERNS USING SUCH AGENT - It is disclosed an over-coating agent for forming fine patterns which is applied to cover a substrate having thereon photoresist patterns and allowed to shrink under heat so that the spacing between adjacent photoresist patterns is lessened, with the applied film of the over-coating agent being removed substantially completely to form or define fine trace patterns, further characterized by containing either a water-soluble polymer and an amide group-containing monomer or a water-soluble polymer which contains at least (meth)acrylamide as a monomeric component. Also disclosed is a method of forming fine-line patterns using any one of said over-coating agents. According to the invention, the thermal shrinkage of the over-coating agent for forming fine patterns in the heat treatment can be extensively increased, and one can obtain fine-line patterns which exhibit good profiles while satisfying the characteristics required of semiconductor devices. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316803 | Elastomeric paint with protective coating upon styrenic block copolymer articles - A solvent based elastomeric paint coating composition contains styrenic block copolymer, mineral oil, solvents, pigments, and additives. The paint coating composition dries to form a layer on a substrate. The paint layer has high elongation, tensile strength, and excellent shape retention after high velocity impact stress conditions. The elastomeric protective coating contains styrenic block copolymer, alkyl cyanoacrylate, mineral oil, solvents and additives. The protective coating composition dries to form a layer on the paint area. Beside the properties of protective layer have moderate elongation, tensile strength, the protective layer provides unexpectedly good scratch resistance on the paint coating area. The coating process can be applied by various methods including pad printing, screen printing, brushing, and spraying. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316804 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A TUBULAR BODY - A method for manufacturing a tubular body, includes: attaching a first member to an outer or inner peripheral surface of one end in an axial direction of a cylindrical core, along a circumferential direction of the peripheral surface thereof; applying a first resin solution on the peripheral surface, to cover it and the peripheral surface of one end of the first member closer to the center of the core, and to form a coating (first coat film); attaching a second member to the peripheral surface of the end of the first coat film on the side where the first member has been attached; applying a second resin solution on the peripheral surface of the first coat film, to cover it and the peripheral surface of the end of the second member closer to the center, and to form a coating (second coat film); peeling off the first and second members. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316805 | METAL-COATED STEEL STRIP - A coating of an Al—Zn—Si—Mg alloy on a steel strip that is applied by a hot dip process and is subsequently heat treated to improve the ductility of the coating. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316806 | ANTI-FROST COATING AND THE APPLICATION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides an anti-frost coating, which forms a coat having a hydrophilic and hydrophobic composite structure after being applied on a substrate, and contains a hydrophobic polymer and a hydrophilic polymer. The application method of the anti-frost coating comprises: dissolving the hydrophilic polymer and the hydrophobic polymer in a solvent to form a homogeneous solution, coating the solution on a substrate to form a film, drying and curing to form an anti-frost coat with a hydrophilic and super-hydrophobic composite structure including a super-hydrophobic surface layer and a hydrophilic inner layer. Water drips can roll off easily and the dust and impurities deposited on the surface can be easily removed. The anti-frost effect is desirable. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316807 | Grease, Oil and Wax Resistant Paper Composition - In order to provide grease, oil and wax resistance to a paper substrate, a coating containing a binder, a filler material and calcium carbonate is used. The coating of the invention is essentially free from fluorocarbons, which are considered harmful to human and animal populations, and surfactants and other chemicals which may alter the color of the coated paper. The coated paper has a GE brightness level between approximately 50 and approximately 90, while providing superior grease, oil and wax resistance. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316808 | Polyolefin Compositions for Coating Applications - A method for coating articles by melting and applying a composition to at least a portion of the article to be coated and then cooling the composition to form a coated article wherein the composition comprises a propylene-based polymer having a weight molecular weight of about 10,000 to about 100,000; a percent crystallinity of about 5% to about 40%; and a melt index of about 30 dg/min or more. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316809 | PRODUCTION METHOD FOR GRADED INDEX TYPE OPTICAL TRANSMISSION ELEMENT - A production method for an optical transmission element, wherein a cylindrical transparent resin is used as a core wire, a monomer becoming a polymer different in refractive index from the core wire after polymerized or a mixture of a monomer and a polymer is bonded to the outer periphery of the core wire and the monomer is diffused from the outer periphery of the core wire to thereby form the monomer inside the core wire at a proper concentration distribution, and then the monomer is further polymerized to the core wire to provide a distribution layer having different refractive indexes from the center toward the outer periphery, whereby it is possible to provide a graded index type optical transmission element at low costs with a simple facility. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316810 | HYDROPHOBIC COATING COMPOSITIONS, ARTICLES COATED WITH SAID COMPOSITIONS, AND PROCESSES FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - Hydrophobic coating compositions are provided as are processes to coat articles with the compositions. Extremely hydrophobic coatings are provided by the compositions. Durable, weatherable and scratch-resistant coatings are provided by compositions comprising a fluorinated component and an adhesion promoter compound. The adhesion promoter compound can include an alkoxy group, a furfuryl-containing ring structure, and a reactive group. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316811 | AU-CONTAINING LAYER FOR CHARGED PARTICLE BEAM PROCESSING - The invention provides a method for providing an Au-containing layer onto a surface of a work piece, which method comprises:
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20100316812 | POLARIZATION CONVERTING SYSTEM, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY USING THE SAME - A polarization converting system and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The polarization converting system includes a polarization splitting unit splitting incident unpolarized light into two orthogonal polarizations and a polarization converting unit converting incident light into specific polarized light. The polarization converting unit has first and second regions that correspond to the polarization splitting unit and are different in a polarization converting extent from each other. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316813 | CARBON NANO-TUBE FILM WITH A TRANSFORMED SUBSTRATE STRUCTURE AND A MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A carbon nanotube (CNT) film having a transformed substrate structure and a manufacturing method thereof. The CNT film includes a transparent substrate, a plurality of three-dimensional (3D) structures formed distant from each other on the transparent substrate, and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) deposited on the transparent substrate where the plurality of 3D structures is not formed. The method includes forming a plurality of 3D structures distant from each other on a transparent substrate, and depositing a CNT solution on the substrate with the plurality of 3D structures formed thereon, wherein the CNT solution is deposited into a portion of the transparent substrate where the 3D structures are not formed. Thus, the deposition mechanism of the CNT solution is controlled to thereby increase the transparency of the CNT film and the electrical conductivity of an electrode including the CNT film. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316814 | FILM DEPOSITION APPARATUS AND FILM DEPOSITION METHOD - A film deposition apparatus includes: a plasma generating section configured to generate plasma between a cathode target and an anode; a film deposition chamber in which a base material is placed; and a magnetic-field filter section configured to remove a particle from the plasma by a magnetic field and to transfer the plasma to the film deposition chamber. The magnetic-field filter section includes: a first housing area to which a first voltage is applied; and a second housing area, provided downstream of the first housing area in the moving direction of the plasma, to which a second voltage is applied. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316815 | PLASMA CVD METHOD - A plasma CVD method uses an electrode array in a reaction chamber, the electrode array including a plurality of inductively coupled electrodes, each electrode being folded back at the center so that each electrode is substantially U-shaped with two parallel straight portions, the electrodes are arranged such that all of the parallel straight portions are arranged parallel to each other in a common plane, each of the electrodes having at least a portion with a diameter of 10 mm or less, and a phase controlled power supply for feeding high frequency power to the feeding portions so as to establish a standing wave of a half wavelength or natural number multiple of a half wavelength between a feeding portion and a folded back portion and between a grounded portion and the folded back portion, and is controlled to have a phase difference between adjacent two feeding portions. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316816 | DOUBLE-SIDED PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE TAPES FOR PRODUCING LC-DISPLAYS HAVING LIGHT-REFLECTING AND ABSORBING PROPERTIES - A pressure-sensitive adhesive tape having pressure-sensitive adhesive layers on a top side and a bottom side, and a carrier film between the adhesive layers, wherein there is a white coating layer at least between the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on the top side and the carrier film and there is a metallic layer at least between the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on the bottom side and the carrier film. The pressure-sensitive adhesive tape is useful to bonding parts of optical liquid crystal displays. Optical liquid crystal displays containing the pressure-sensitive adhesive tape are also disclosed. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316817 | CONTINUOUS WEB OF OPTICAL FILM LAMINATE WITH PREDEFINED SLIT LINES, AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An optical film laminate that has predefined slit lines for enhancing both product accuracy and manufacturing speed in liquid-crystal display element manufacturing to radically improve manufacturing yield. The optical film laminate formed as a continuous web with the predefined slit lines for use in a continuous manufacturing system by laminating optically functional film sheets to liquid-crystal panels. The optical film laminate having defect-free regions having a predefined length corresponding to the dimension of a liquid-crystal panel and defective regions having a predefined length different from the defect-free region, based on the detected position of defects. The optical film laminate having a carrier film releasably laminated to an adhesive layer, wherein defect-free normal polarizing sheets and a defective polarizing sheets are formed on the carrier film by forming slit lines corresponding to above regions along the transverse direction of the optical film laminate. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316818 | METHOD FOR STERILIZING A FILM CONTAINER - The invention relates to a method for sterilizing a film container for holding articles, foods, cosmetics, medical implants, medical plasters, medical auxiliaries, microbiological tools or a pharmaceutical active substance formulation, a method for testing the leaktightness of a film container sterilized by electron radiation or gamma radiation, and a film container for use in the methods. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316819 | COMPOSITE MEMBRANE FOR CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL PROTECTION - A system, in certain embodiments, includes a protective membrane having first and second layers. The first layer is air permeable, vapor breathable, and liquid repellant. The second layer is vapor breathable, liquid repellant, and adsorptive of chemical and/or biological agents. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316820 | Composite Materials Comprising Propylene-Based Polymer Blend Coatings - Coated composite materials and methods for their manufacture are described. In particular, embodiments of the present invention include a substrate material coated on at least a portion with a polymer blend comprising from about 50 to about 95 wt % of a propylene-based copolymer comprising propylene and from about 3 to about 40 wt % ethylene-derived units and from about 5 to about 50 wt % of a hydrocarbon resin. The propylene-based copolymer has a melting temperature less than about 110° C., a heat of fusion less than about 75 J/g, and a triad tacticity greater than 75%. The coating compositions are soft to the touch and have a low coefficient of friction, low haze, and are able to retain textural design features. Methods for forming such coated composite materials are also provided. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316821 | MULTI-LAYER FILMS, SHEETS, AND HOLLOW ARTICLES WITH THERMAL MANAGEMENT FUNCTION FOR USES AS CASINGS OF SECONDARY BATTERIES AND SUPERCAPACITORS, AND SLEEVES OF SECONDARY BATTERY AND SUPERCAPACITOR PACKS - The thermal management multi-layer film/sheet and hollow articles for the use with secondary battery, supercapacitor and battery pack as thermal management casings or sleeves achieve effective control of the temperature of the operating batteries/supercapacitors. The thermal management multi-layer film/sheet and hollow article structure comprises a laminate of a plurality of alternative metal, plastic, and adhesive layers. And the plastic and adhesive layers comprise of parent phase resin, heat conductive particles, and microencapsule-phase-change-material (MCPCM). The heat conductive particles enhances the thermal conductivity, the MCPCMs absorb heat while the batteries/supercapacitors are in discharging mode. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316822 | TEXTILE SLEEVE WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE ABRASION RESISTANT COATING AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLY, CONSTRUCTION AND CURING THEREOF - A textile sleeve for protecting elongate members with a high temperature abrasion resistant coating and methods of assembly, construction and curing thereof is provided. The textile sleeve includes a tubular textile wall formed of non-heatsettable yarn with interstices formed between adjacent filaments of the yarn. The wall has an outer surface and an inner surface providing an inner cavity for receipt of the elongate members. A fluoropolymer-based coating having about an 80 wt % fluoropolymer content is applied to the wall outer surface. The coating is substantially absorbed within the outer surface with the interstices being preserved. The coating is dried to an uncured state, and then subsequently cured at about 700 degrees Fahrenheit or greater. Upon being exposed and cured at a temperature of about 700 degrees Fahrenheit or more, the fluoropolymer-based coating melts and cross-links, thereby providing enhanced abrasion resistance protection to the wall. | 2010-12-16 |
20100316823 | THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITION AND USE FOR LARGE PARISON BLOW MOLDING APPLICATIONS - A polymeric blend composition, and method of using same for large parison blow molding applications, comprising greater than about 50 parts by weight of a carbonate polymer component (e.g., a branched polycarbonate having a weight average molecular weight (M | 2010-12-16 |