51st week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 39 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120321495 | CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER WITH ASYMMETRIC BLADE SPACING - A centrifugal blower in a cooling system of an electronic device having asymmetrical blade spacing with acceptable balance. The asymmetrical blade spacing is determined according to a set of desired acoustic artifacts that are favorable and balance that is similar to that found with equal fan blade spacing. In one embodiment, the fan impeller can include sixty one fan blades. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321496 | FUEL INJECTION PUMP - A fuel injection pump is provided which can be manufactured without an increase in the manufacturing cost and which is configured so that the sealing performance of an electromagnetic spill valve can be maintained with minimum maintenance cost. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321497 | POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT EXPANDER AND REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS INCLUDING POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT EXPANDER - Disclosed is a positive displacement expander equipped with an expansion mechanism in which power is generated using fluid energy produced while a high-pressure fluid, supplied to a plurality of expansion chambers partitioned by an orbiting scroll or a rolling piston, is being expanded and decompressed. The expander includes a communicating pipe that allows each of the expansion chambers to communicate with an expander discharge side and an opening and closing device disposed on the communicating pipe. When supply of the high-pressure fluid is stopped, the opening and closing device is opened by the time when high and low pressures between each of the expansion chambers and the expander discharge side are equalized, thus stopping the orbiting scroll or the rolling piston at a predetermined position so that an expander obtains sufficient driving force when resuming. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321498 | COMPOSITE CEMENTED CARBIDE ROTARY CUTTING TOOLS AND ROTARY CUTTING TOOL BLANKS - Composite articles, including composite rotary cutting tools and composite rotary cutting tool blanks, and methods of making the articles are disclosed. The composite article includes an elongate portion. The elongate portion includes a first region composed of a first cemented carbide, and a second region autogenously bonded to the first region and composed of a second cemented carbide. At least one of the first cemented carbide and the second cemented carbide is a hybrid cemented carbide that includes a cemented carbide dispersed phase and a cemented carbide continuous phase. At least one of the cemented carbide dispersed phase and the cemented carbide continuous phase includes at least 0.5 percent by weight of cubic carbide based on the weight of the phase including the cubic carbide. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321499 | METHOD USING POWDER METALLURGY TO MANUFACTURE A DOG RING GEAR - The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a dog ring gear, each dog being made up of a front portion and a rear portion, the method including the following steps: forming, by means of compression and sintering, a ring gear with dog preforms extending on all or part of the periphery thereof; and calibrating the sintered ring gear in a die including a front die half and a rear die half intended for engaging at the junction between the front and rear portions of the dogs, the thickness (A) of a rear portion (BP) of each preform, in the original plane of the dogs, being greater than the narrowest section (S | 2012-12-20 |
20120321500 | Free-Machining Powder Metallurgy Steel Articles and Method of Making Same - A small diameter, elongated steel article, comprising fully consolidated, prealloyed metal powder is disclosed. The consolidated metal powder has a microstructure that has a substantially uniform distribution of fine grains having a grain size of not larger than about 9 when determined in accordance with ASTM Standard Specification E 112. The microstructure of the consolidated metal powder is further characterized by having a plurality of substantially spheroidal carbides uniformly distributed throughout the consolidated metal powder that are not greater than about 6 microns in major dimension and a plurality of sulfides uniformly distributed throughout the consolidated metal powder wherein the sulfides are not greater than about 2 microns in major dimension. A process for making the elongated steel article is also disclosed. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321501 | High-Carbon Martensitic Stainless Steel and Production Method Therefor - The present invention relates to a production method for high-carbon martensitic stainless steel as used in razorblades, knives and the like, which contains, as percentages by weight, 0.40 to 0.80% carbon and 11 to 16% chromium as main components. Provided is a production method for high-carbon martensitic stainless steel in a strip-casting device, wherein a stainless-steel thin sheet is cast by supplying a stainless molten steel containing, as percentages by weight, 0.40 to 0.80% carbon and from 11 to 16% chromium to a molten steel pool from a tundish via a nozzle, and the cast stainless-steel thin sheet is made into a hot-rolled annealed strip using in-line rollers to a rolling reduction of 5 to 40% immediately just after the casting so that the size of primary carbides within the microstructure of the hot-rolled annealed strip is 10 μm or less, and also provided is martensitic stainless steel produced by means of the production method. By reducing the size of the primary carbides formed in the cast structure and the hot-rolled sheet to 10 μm or less, the present invention produces high-carbon martensitic stainless steel having outstanding blade-end quality for use in cutting implements. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321502 | NON-ORIENTED ELECTRICAL STEEL SHEET - A non-oriented electrical steel sheet contains Cr: 0.3 mass % to 5.3 mass %, Si: 1.5 mass % to 4 mass %, Al: 0.4 mass % to 3 mass %, and W: 0.0003 mass % to 0.01 mass %. A C content is 0.006 mass % or less, a Mn content is 1.5 mass % or less, a S content is 0.003 mass % or less, and a N content is 0.003 mass % or less, and the balance is composed of Fe and inevitable impurities. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321503 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING INGOT STEEL FOR BEARINGS AND BEARING STEEL - An ingot steel for bearings has a composition containing C: 0.56% by mass or more and 0.70% by mass or less, Si: 0.15% by mass or more and less than 0.50% by mass, Mn: 0.60% by mass or more and 1.50% by mass or less, Cr: 0.50% by mass or more and 1.10% by mass or less, P: 0.025% by mass or less, S: 0.025% by mass or less, Al: 0.005% by mass or more and 0.500% by mass or less, O: 0.0015% by mass or less, N: 0.0030% by mass or more and 0.015% by mass or less, and a remainder of Fe and incidental impurities, wherein eutectic carbide formation index Ec satisfies 02012-12-20 | |
20120321504 | AIR HARDENABLE SHOCK-RESISTANT STEEL ALLOYS, METHODS OF MAKING THE ALLOYS, AND ARTICLES INCLUDING THE ALLOYS - An air hardenable steel alloy is disclosed comprising, in percent by weight: 0.18 to 0.26 carbon; 3.50 to 4.00 nickel; 1.60 to 2.00 chromium; 0 to 0.50 molybdenum; 0.80 to 1.20 manganese; 0.25 to 0.45 silicon; 0 to less than 0.005 titanium; 0 to less than 0.020 phosphorus; 0 up to 0.005 boron; 0 up to 0.003 sulfur; iron; and impurities. The air hardenable steel alloy has a Brinell hardness in a range of 352 HBW to 460 HBW. The air hardenable steel alloy combines high strength, medium hardness and toughness, as compared with certain know air hardenable steel alloys, and finds application in, for example, any of a steel armor, a blast-protective hull, a blast-protective V-shaped hull, a blast-protective vehicle underbelly, and a blast-protective enclosure. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321505 | STEEL WITH HIGH TEMPERING RESISTANCE - STEEL WITH HIGH TEMPERING RESISTANCE comprising a composition of alloying elements consisting essentially of, in percent by mass, C between 0.20 and 0.50, Si lower than 1.0, P lower than 0.030, Cr between 3.0 and 4.0, Mo between 1.5 and 4.0, V between 0.1 and 2.0, Co lower than 1.5, being the remaining composed of Fe and inevitable deleterious substances. The steel is produced by processes involving ingot casting and hot/cold forming, or used with the cast structure; or by processes involving atomization or dispersion of the molten metal, such as powder metallurgy, powder injection or spray forming. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321506 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING LEAD-FREE COPPER-BISMUTH ALLOYS AND INGOTS USEFUL FOR SAME - An ingot includes at least two metals selected from copper, tin, zinc and bismuth, wherein: (a) the ingot is a mechanical ingot, the at least two metals are 40-95 wt. % copper, 3-80 wt. % tin, 1-40 wt. % bismuth and/or 1-80 wt. % zinc, and other metals are present in a collective amount of 0-2 wt. %; or (b) the ingot is a cast ingot, the at least two metals are 40-80 wt. % copper, 3-80 wt. % tin, 1-40 wt. % bismuth and/or 1-80 wt. % zinc, and other metals are present in a collective amount of 0-2 wt. %, provided that when copper is present in the cast ingot in an amount greater than 69 wt. %, zinc is present in an amount less than 30 wt. %. Methods for preparing and casting the ingot are also disclosed, as is a system for casting a copper-bismuth alloy. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321507 | ALUMINUM ALLOY CONDUCTOR - An aluminum alloy conductor, containing: 0.4 to 0.9 mass % of Fe, with the balance being Al and inevitable impurities, | 2012-12-20 |
20120321508 | METHOD OF PRODUCING DUCTILE IRON - The present invention relates to a process for the production of ductile iron comprising the sequential steps of:—(i) treating liquid iron with an initialiser comprising an effective amount of a group IIa metal other than Mg, (ii) at a predetermined time after step (i), treating the liquid iron with a magnesium containing nodulariser, (iii) treating the liquid iron with a eutectic graphite nucleation-inducing inoculant, and (iv) casting the iron. The invention allows for the variability of oxygen content in the base iron to be processed such that the mechanical properties of components cast from the processed iron are independent of the original oxygen content of the base iron. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321509 | ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR DISINFECTING LUMENS OF DEVICES - The invention relates to an assembly for disinfecting/sterilizing surfaces and lumens of a device with a light source which emits disinfecting/sterilizing light. The assembly comprises a device ( | 2012-12-20 |
20120321510 | ANTIMICROBIAL PERACID COMPOSITIONS WITH SELECTED CATALASE ENZYMES AND METHODS OF USE IN ASEPTIC PACKAGING - The present invention relates to specially selected catalase enzymes and their use in reducing hydrogen peroxide in applications, and particularly in aseptic packaging applications. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321511 | GASEOUS CHLORINE DIOXIDE DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system includes a portable source of gaseous chlorine dioxide (CD) to be generated within an isolated chamber or tent structure enclosing the device to be treated. A portable scrubber has first sourced couplings for sealingly connecting to a scrubbing flow path comprising at least one gas conduit for removing the CD from the device enclosed within an isolated chamber or tent structure. The gas conduit may have second couplings for connecting the device or isolated chamber or tent structure to the scrubbing flow path by way of a connection panel to complete a closed, filtered gas loop. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321512 | HEAT EXCHANGER AND HEAT-EXCHANGER-INTEGRATED OXYGENATOR - A heat exchanger includes a case, a bottom member and a plurality of heat transfer pipes (a pipe group) loaded in the heat exchanger case, in which blood flows from one end through the bottom member. The bottom member has an annular wall, a bottom surface, and a blood inlet port. The bottom surface is opposed to one end of the heat transfer pipe. The bottom surface includes a groove portion and a raised bottom portion provided on each of opposing end sides of the groove portion. The raised bottom portion is inclined such that a distance between the raised bottom portion on a side where the blood inlet port is provided and one end of the heat transfer pipe is smaller than a distance between the raised bottom portion opposite to the side where the blood inlet port is provided and one end of the heat transfer pipe. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321513 | ANALYSIS DEVICE AND REAGENT CONTAINER - An analysis device for particle analysis, configured in such a manner that a reagent container is set in the device by inserting the reagent container from a side surface of the device toward the inside thereof, the reagent container having, near the forward end thereof, a suction pipe entrance portion into which a suction pipe can enter. The analysis device is provided with: a reagent container holding portion which holds the reagent container inserted from the suction pipe entrance portion side; and the suction pipe which enters, from above, the suction pipe entrance portion of the reagent container held by the reagent container holding portion and which sucks a reagent within the reagent container. The reagent container holding portion includes a guide member for guiding the insertion of the reagent container, which is inserted from the suction pipe entrance portion side, into the reagent container holding portion. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321514 | ANALYZING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANAGING MEASUREMENT RESULTS - An analyzer system comprising: a transporting apparatus having a rack stocker for stocking a rack which holds one or more samples, the transporting apparatus being configured to transport the rack in the rack stocker; a measuring apparatus configured to perform a measurement on a sample of the rack transported by the transporting apparatus; an obtaining section configured to obtain identification data of a person who sets the rack on the rack stocker; a data storage; and a system controller, is disclosed. The system controller is configured to store, in the data storage, a result of the measurement of the sample as well as the identification data obtained from the person who had set the rack holding the sample on the rack stocker. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321515 | AUTOMATIC ANALYZER - According to one embodiment, an automatic analyzer includes a reaction disc, cleaning mechanism, and cover. The reaction disc holds a cuvette which contains a sample and a reagent. The cleaning mechanism is configured to clean the cuvette using a nozzle. The cover is configured to be movable along an axis of the nozzle and to cover an opening of the cuvette. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321516 | DEVICE FOR DECAPPING AND RECAPPING SAMPLE TUBES - A decapping/recapping device for removing closures from sample tubes and for reclosing sample tubes with the same closures is presented. The device comprises individual closure holders, each holder comprising a passive closure gripper for holding a closure, at least one actuator for actuating the passive closure gripper when removing a closure from a tube or reclosing a tube with its respective closure and at least one tube gripper cooperating with the at least one actuator for biasing a tube and its closure away from each other when removing the closure and for biasing the tube and its closure towards each other when reclosing the tube. One actuator is coupled to one passive closure gripper of a closure holder when removing a closure from a tube or when reclosing a tube with its respective closure and is decoupled from a passive closure gripper when the closure holder is holding a closure. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321517 | Sensor Apparatus and Method using Optical Interferometry - A sensor includes a sensor head with at least two surfaces separated by a gap. One surface is mechanically fixed, a second surface is free to move and deflections of the second surface relative to the first surface are monitored by optical interferometry. An optical fiber could be used to direct light from a light source to the sensor and collect light reflected by the sensor. Interaction of molecules or other objects in the sample with the second surface is detected as a change in amplitude and/or phase of deflection the second surface in response to an applied driving signal. A layer of binding molecules may be immobilized on the second surface and this surface exposed to a sample. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321518 | Assay Devices and Methods for the Detection of Analytes - The present invention relates to devices and methods for performing assays, especially for determining the presence and/or amount of one or more analytes. In particular, the invention relates to a device for the detection of analytes, comprising a reversibly compressible matrix located between a first surface and a second surface, wherein the second surface is located opposite to the first surface, and wherein the distance between the first surface and the second surface is variable. The invention also relates to a corresponding method using such a device for the detection of one or more species of analytes. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321519 | TEST DEVICE AND METHOD - A connection assembly for a test device comprises a carriage for receiving at least a portion of a test device and a receptacle for co-operation with the carriage. The carriage is longitudinally movable with respect to the receptacle and is latchable to the receptacle at a predetermined position. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321520 | LIQUID SUCTION DEVICE - The present invention enables liquid suction with a nozzle tip end in contact with a bottom surface of a container without causing damage to the nozzle and/or the bottom surface of the container. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321521 | Magnetically Susceptible Particles and Apparatuses for Mixing the Same - The present invention includes a magnetically susceptible polymer component, a method of making the same, and apparatuses and systems for mixing, separating or localizing a magnetically susceptible polymer compound in a reaction. The magnetically susceptible polymer component includes a polymer and a magnetically susceptible particle of a predetermined size, which yields a component having a much-improved magnetic reactivity due to the increase in magnetic material by mass percentage. The apparatuses and systems of the present invention employ controllable magnetic fields distributable in perpendicular directions in order to precisely control the orientation, position and relative motion of any magnetically susceptible components within a reaction vessel. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321522 | ZERO POLLUTION RECOVERY SYSTEM FOR SAFELY PRODUCING ANHYDROUS FLUORINE HYDRIDE - The present invention provides a zero pollution recovery system for safely producing anhydrous fluorine hydride, comprising: a compartment, a reactor for producing fluorine hydride, and a water pool; the reactor is disposed in the compartment; the water pool is disposed at the bottom of the compartment; absorption hoods are respectively disposed above both ends of the reactor for absorbing fluorine hydride gas; at least two absorption towers mutually connected in series via pipes are disposed above the compartment; water pipes connected with the water pool are respectively disposed at the top and bottom of the absorption tower; and a cooler and a receiver connected with the water pool is disposed on the pipes. The present invention has the advantages of being able to control the range over which fluorine hydride can diffuse. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321523 | EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL DEVICE - An exhaust emission control device for a diesel engine | 2012-12-20 |
20120321524 | NO 2 SLIP CATALYST - Disclosure relates to a slip catalyst for reducing a NO | 2012-12-20 |
20120321525 | APPARATUS HAVING A TANK AND A DELIVERY UNIT FOR REDUCING AGENT - An apparatus includes at least one tank having a tank bottom and a delivery unit for a liquid. The delivery unit is disposed in a chamber on the tank bottom and the chamber has at least one heater. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321526 | Apparatus for the Sublimation or Pyrolysis of Hydrocarbons Using RF Energy - High power RF energy supplied to a reaction chamber at a resonant frequency is used to break the covalent bonds of a hydrocarbon material without heat. An RF signal generator may be used to supply RF energy to a resonant ring through a four port coupler. The phase of the RF energy passing through the resonant ring may be adjusted to achieve an integral multiple of a resonant wavelength. Wavelength and intensity may be adjusted to sublimate or pyrolyze the hydrocarbon material to yield a useful gaseous product. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321527 | CYCLONIC REACTOR WITH NON-EQUILIBRIUM GLIDING DISCHARGE AND PLASMA PROCESS FOR REFORMING OF SOLID HYDROCARBONS - A reactor for reforming a hydrocarbon, and associated processes and systems, are described herein. In one example, a reactor is provided that is configured to use non-equilibrium gliding arc discharge plasma. In another example, the reactor uses a vortex flow pattern. Two stages of reforming are described. In a first stage, the hydrocarbon absorbs heat from the wall of the reactor and combusts to form carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and water. In a second stage, a gliding arc discharge is use to form syngas, which is a mixture of hydrogen gas and carbon monoxide. The heat generated by the combustion of the first stage transfers to the wall of the reactor and heated products of the second stage mix with incoming hydrocarbon to provide for partial recuperation of the reaction energy. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321528 | PULSE JET SYSTEM AND METHOD - A pulse jet system and method is disclosed. In an example, the pulse jet system includes a combustion chamber, intake ports to deliver combustion agents to the combustion chamber, an expansion chamber to cool a combustion product following combustion of the combustion agents in the combustion chamber, and an exhaust to exit the cooled gas from the expansion chamber. In another example, the pulse jet system includes a combustion chamber with intake ports to deliver combustion agents to the combustion chamber, wherein the combustion chamber is part of a four cycle engine. The pulse jet system also includes an expansion chamber to cool a combustion product following combustion of the combustion agents in the combustion chamber. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321529 | NH3 OXIDIZER GAS DISTRIBUTOR - Ammonia oxidizers are disclosed that can include gas distributors and distribution rings to improve the distribution of the flow of a gas feedstream across a catalyst bed in the ammonia oxidizer. The gas distributors include circular plates that have holes through which the gas feedstream is distributed across the catalyst bed. In some examples, the gas distributors also have a sidewall. The distribution rings are attached to the inner wall of the ammonia oxidizer at a predetermined distance below the gas distributor. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321530 | Heat Transfer In SMR Tubes - An improved reactor tube which includes a reactor tube, wherein the reactor tube is at least partially filled with at least one porous media catalyst, and at least one shape memory alloy element located within the reactor tube, wherein; at a first temperature, the shape memory alloy element has a first configuration, at a second temperature, the shape memory alloy element has a second configuration is provided. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321531 | Reactor Comprising a Rotor - The present invention relates to a reactor ( | 2012-12-20 |
20120321532 | APPARATUS FOR STERILE DOCKING OF MALE MEDICAL LINE CONNECTORS - A docking station for maintaining sterilization of temporarily disconnected male medical line connectors. The docking station has a plurality of docking bays, each of which retains an ampule therein containing sterilization fluid and has an access mouth exteriorly exposed when the ampule is secured in its respective bay. The mouth of the ampule is provided with a female medical line connection for temporarily receiving and securing one of the male line connector temporarily disconnected from a patient. A tubular tip and the concentric connection collar of the one of the male medical line connectors is thereby immersed in the sterilization fluid for sterilization while docked. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321533 | CATALYST - The present invention relates to a method of producing a heterogeneous catalyst suitable for catalyzing Heck, Suzuki-Miyaura Sonogashira coupling and Buchwald-Hartwig reactions, comprising the steps of:
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20120321534 | SAMPLE PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Provided is a system and method for staining of one or more samples, including providing one or more self-contained sample processing receptacles, each of the one or more self-contained sample processing receptacles configured to be inserted into an auto-staining instrument; and enabling one of one or more staining procedures appropriate for the one or more samples as a function of a choice of self-contained sample processing receptacle, each of the one or more self-contained sample processing receptacles configured to process each inserted sample of the one or more samples within the self-contained sample processing receptacle. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321535 | DEVICE FOR COLLECTING LIQUID SAMPLES FOR A VAT - It comprises, in addition to a sampling system ( | 2012-12-20 |
20120321536 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE COMPRISING A BIODEGRADABLE MATERIAL AND METHOD OF MAKING SUCH A MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE - A microfluidic device comprising a biodegradable material comprises, according to one embodiment, a body including one or more channels extending therethrough for passage of a fluid, where the body includes a first preform and a second preform bonded to the first preform. The first preform comprises a biodegradable material derived from a plant and the second preform defines a wall of each of the channels. According to another embodiment, the microfluidic device comprises a body having one or more channels extending therethrough for passage of a fluid, where the body comprises a biodegradable material and is a monolithic body including no seams. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321537 | COATING METHOD AND DEVICE - The invention relates to a novel coating device, the method carried out using said device, products obtained thereby, and use of said products. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321538 | GAS SEPARATION BY VAPORIZED COMPOUND - An improved process for deacidizing a gaseous mixture with reduced overall energy costs is described. The process involves contacting the gaseous mixture with at least one of a vaporizing compound, a vaporized compound, a vaporizing solution of compound and a vaporized solution of compound, and forming a liquid or solid reaction product that can be easily separated from the gaseous mixture. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321539 | METHOD FOR PREVENTING RE-EMISSION OF MERCURY FROM A FLUE GAS DESULFURIZATION SYSTEM - An improvement in the method for preventing re-emissions of mercury from a wet flue gas desulfurization (FGD) system by addition of an additive to the FGD scrubber liquor which interacts in the system scrubber with mercury present in the flue gas to curtail the mercury re-emissions; the mercury re-emissions are reduced to substantially zero by use of an additive selected from one or more members of the group consisting of a dithiol, a dithiolane, and a thiol having a single thiol group and either an oxygen or a hydroxyl group. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321540 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING OLIGOSILANES - A method for producing oligosilanes by reacting halogenated oligosilanes with a metal hydride includes a reaction occurring in the presence of a catalyst and an alkali metal halide, the catalyst including a halide of a multivalent metal; and the reaction occurs in an ethereal solution. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321541 | Methods for Refining Aluminum-Containing Silicon - A method for refining aluminum-containing silicon is provided and includes heating an aluminum-containing silicon to form a molten aluminum-containing silicon, adding a source of calcium selected from the group consisting of calcium, calcium oxide, and calcium carbonate, and, optionally silica to the aluminum-containing silicon; and exposing the molten aluminum-containing silicon to oxygen to produce a refined silicon and a by-product slag such that the refined silicon contains an amount of aluminum less than the amount of aluminum in the aluminum-containing silicon. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321542 | GRAPHENE FORMATION - Technologies are generally described for forming graphene and structures including graphene. In an example, a system effective to form graphene may include a chamber adapted to receive graphite oxide. The system may also include a source of an inert gas and a source of hydrogen, which may both be configured in communication with the chamber. A processor may be configured in communication with the chamber, the inert gas source and/or the hydrogen source. The processor may be further configured to control the flow of the inert gas from the first source through the chamber under first sufficient reaction conditions to remove at least some oxygen from the atmosphere of the chamber. The processor may also be configured to control the flow of the hydrogen from the second source to the graphite oxide in the chamber under second sufficient reaction conditions to form graphene from the graphite oxide. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321543 | METHOD OF PRODUCING CARBON FIBER - A method of producing carbon fibers, in which the producing method comprises allowing a supported type catalyst and a carbon atom-containing compound to come in contact with each other in a heating zone, wherein the supported type catalyst is prepared by a method comprising impregnation of a powdery carrier with colloid containing catalyst to support particles of the catalyst on the powdery carrier having a specifically developed crystal plane such as a powdery carrier being 4 or more in the ratio (I | 2012-12-20 |
20120321544 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ALIGNED CARBON NANOTUBE AGGREGATE - A production method in accordance with the present invention includes the steps of: providing a catalyst support layer by applying, to a substrate, a catalyst support layer coating agent obtained by dissolving in an organic solvent (i) an organometallic compound containing aluminum and/or a metal salt containing aluminum and (ii) a stabilizer for inhibiting a condensation polymerization reaction of the organometallic compound and/or the metal salt; providing a catalyst formation layer by applying, to the catalyst support layer, a catalyst formation layer coating agent obtained by dissolving in an organic solvent (a) an organometallic compound containing iron and/or a metal salt containing iron and (b) a stabilizer for inhibiting a condensation polymerization reaction of the organometallic compound and/or the metal salt; and growing an aligned carbon nanotube aggregate on the substrate by chemical vapor deposition (CVD). | 2012-12-20 |
20120321545 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING GRAPHENES THROUGH THE PRODUCTION OF A GRAPHITE INTERCALATION COMPOUND USING SALTS - The present invention relates a method for producing a graphite intercalation compound (GIC) and to the production of graphene using the same. The method of the present invention comprises the following steps: (a) obtaining alkaline metals or alkaline metal ions, or alkaline earth metals or alkaline metal ions, from alkaline metal salts or alkaline earth metal salts; (b) forming a graphite intercalation compound using the alkaline metals or alkaline metal ions, or the alkaline earth metals or alkaline earth metal ions; and (c) dispersing the graphite intercalation compound so as to obtain graphene. As the method of the present invention uses salts which are inexpensive and safe, graphite intercalation compounds can be easily produced at a low cost, and the graphene can be obtained from the thus-produced compounds, thereby reducing the costs of producing the graphene and enabling the easy mass production of the graphene. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321546 | METHOD FOR PREPARING MANGANESE SULFATE MONOHYDRATE - Provided is a method for preparing manganese sulfate monohydrate, which comprises the following steps: (1) adding equimolar BaS or SrS solution into manganese sulfate solution to carry out reaction fully, and separating and washing the obtained solid; (2) mixing the solid with deionized water to prepare a slurry, dissolving the slurry with concentrated sulfuric acid, and separating solid from liquid to obtain MnSO | 2012-12-20 |
20120321547 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE PRODUCTION OF POTASSIUM SULFATE FROM POTASSIUM CHLORIDE - A method and a system for the production of potassium sulfate. The method comprises reacting a source of water soluble potassium with a magnesium sulfate-containing substance in presence of an aqueous alcoholic solution. The system comprises a first reactor for dissolving a water soluble potassium in water into a first solution; a second reactor for dissolving magnesium sulfate hydrate in water and adding methanol into a second solution; a third reactor, adapted to receive the first and the second solutions, mixed then under stirring and cool them down into a slurry; a filter collecting and filtering the slurry from the third reactor; delivering, after rinsing of the solid part with methanol, chloride-free potassium sulfate, and a combined filtrate and rinsings; a column receiving and distilling the combined filtrate and rinsings, delivering methanol back to the second reactor and to the filter and a concentrated solution of magnesium chloride; a fourth reactor, adapted to receive the concentrated solution of magnesium chloride, which crystallizes upon cooling, and to treat the concentrate with sulfuric acid, delivering hydrochloric acid and a residual mass; a collector, adapted to absorb the hydrochloric acid delivered form the fourth reactor; and a fifth reactor, adapted to collect and crystallise the residual mass from the fourth reactor, for recycling to the second reactor as magnesium sulfate heptahydrate. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321548 | THERMAL REDUCTION OF SULFUR DIOXIDE TO SULFUR WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FURNACE - Processes for the thermal reduction of sulfur dioxide to elemental sulfur are described and disclosed. The processes described include three general reaction sections, including the reaction furnace portion where the SO | 2012-12-20 |
20120321549 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN AIMED AT STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION - Provided is a method for producing hydrogen aimed at storage and transportation, by which hydrogen for storage and transportation that is necessary for smoothly performing an organic chemical hydride method can be industrially produced efficiently at low cost. The method is a method for producing hydrogen aimed at storage and transportation in an organic chemical hydride method, in which: the hydrogenation process of an aromatic compound uses, as a hydrogen source for the reaction of the aromatic compound, a reaction gas is produced by a reforming reaction and adjusted a hydrogen concentration from 30 to 70 vol % by a shift reaction; and a hydrogenated aromatic compound is separated from a reaction mixture obtained in the hydrogenation process, which is followed by purification. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321550 | MONONUCLEAR METAL COMPLEX, HYDROGENATION REDUCTION CATALYST, DEHYDROGENATION CATALYST, METHOD FOR PRODUCING HYDROGENATION REDUCTION PRODUCT, METHOD FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN (H2), AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING DEHYDROGENATION REACTION - The present invention provides: a mononuclear metal complex that has high catalytic activity and can be used as a hydrogenation reduction catalyst that allows efficient hydrogenation reduction of a substance to be reduced; a tautomer or stereoisomer thereof; or a salt thereof. Provided is the mononuclear metal complex represented by the following formula (1), a tautomer or stereoisomer thereof; or a salt thereof. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321551 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN VIA A THERMOCHEMICAL ROUTE, BASED ON HYDROCHLORINATION OF CERIUM - A method for producing hydrogen via a thermochemical route from water, based on the cerium-chlorine cycle is provided. The method comprises, according to a first reaction scheme, the following reactions: | 2012-12-20 |
20120321552 | Compositions and Methods for Identifying and Targeting Cancer Cells of Alimentary Canal Origin - Screening and diagnostic reagents, kits and methods for primary and/or metastatic stomach or esophageal cancer are disclosed. Compositions for and methods of imaging and treating primary and/or metastatic stomach or esophageal cancer are disclosed. Vaccines compositions and methods of for treating and preventing primary and/or metastatic stomach or esophageal cancer are disclosed. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321553 | Ultrafiltration Concentration of Allotype Selected Antibodies for Small-Volume Administration - Disclosed are methods, compositions and uses of high concentration antibody or immunoglobulin formulations for subcutaneous, intramuscular, transdermal or other local (regional) administration, in a volume of than 3, less than 2 or less than 1 ml. Preferably, the formulation contains a high concentration formulation (HCF) buffer comprising phosphate, citrate, polysorbate 80 and mannitol at a pH of about 5.2. The formulation more preferably comprises at least 100, 150, 200, 250 mg/ml or 300 mg/ml of antibody. The methods for preparing the high concentration formulation include ultrafiltration and diafiltration to concentrate the antibody and exchange the medium for HCF buffer. Other embodiments concern use of non-G1m1 (nG1m1) allotype antibodies, such as G1m3 and/or a nG1m1,2 antibodies. The nG1m1 antibodies show decreased immunogenicity compared to G1m1 antibodies. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321554 | PLEXIN D1 AS A TARGET FOR TUMOR DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY - The present invention relates to plexin D1 for use as a targetable protein in the treatment or diagnosis of disorders that involve expression of plexin D1. Diagnosis is suitably effected by detecting the presence of plexin D1 in the body or a bodily tissue or fluid, whereas treatment is effected by targeting plexin D1 for delivery of therapeutics to the site where treatment is needed. The invention further relates to the use of molecules that bind plexin D1, a nucleic acid encoding plexine D1 or a ligand of plexin D1 for the preparation of a therapeutical composition for the treatment or diagnosis of disorders that involve expression of plexin D1. The disorders comprise disorders in which plexin D1 is expressed on tumor cells, tumor blood vessels or activated macrophages. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321555 | TREATMENT AND PROPHYLAXIS OF AMYLOIDOSIS - Methods useful for effecting prophylaxis or treatment of amyloidosis, including AA Amyloidosis and AL amyloidosis, by administering peptides comprising neoepitopes, such as AA fragments from a C-terminal region of AA, and antibodies specific for neoepitopes of aggregated amyloid proteins, for example, antibodies specific for the C-terminal region of AA fibrils. Antibodies for inhibition of formation and/or increasing clearance of amyloid deposits in a patient thus effecting prophylaxis or treating amyloid disease. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321556 | Enhanced Cytotoxicity of Anti-CD74 and Anti-HLA-DR Antibodies with Interferon-Gamma - Disclosed herein are methods and compositions comprising interferon-γ (IFN-γ) and anti-CD74 or anti-HLA-DR antibodies. In preferred embodiments, the IFN-γ increases the expression of CD74 and/or HLA-DR in target cells and increases the sensitivity of the cells to the cytotoxic effects of the anti-CD74 or anti-HLA-DR antibodies. The compositions and methods are of use to treat diseases involving CD74 | 2012-12-20 |
20120321557 | ANTI-ICAM3 ANTIBODY AND USE THEREOF - Based on an anti-ICAM3 antibody obtained by immunizing a mouse with BaF3 cells having artificially over-expressed ICAM3, a chimeric antibody has been successfully prepared which exerts cytotoxic actions, including both a proliferation-suppressing activity and an ADCC activity, on a blood cancer cell line, and which exerts a tumor regression activity in vivo. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321558 | COMPOSITIONS OF HIGH SPECIFIC ACTIVITY SN-117M AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE SAME - Compositions of high specific activity | 2012-12-20 |
20120321559 | HEXAHYDRO-PYRROLO-ISOQUINOLINE COMPOUNDS - Certain hexahydro-pyrrolo-isoquinoline compounds are histamine H | 2012-12-20 |
20120321560 | Method for Obtaining Novel Derivatives of Naphthalene for the In Vivo Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease - This invention relates to a chemistry branch, particularly to the field of compounds' organic synthesis that belongs to the aromatic bicyclic or naphthalene category, used in the detection of amyloid sheets. These new naphthalene derivatives have a general formula: Wherein R represents mutually independent groups. In I: R | 2012-12-20 |
20120321561 | CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND IMAGING - The present invention provides a method for imaging a disease or condition in a mammal which includes the steps of; administering a therapeutically effective amount of a cell cycle inhibitor to effectively stop proliferation of eukaryotic cells at a cell cycle checkpoint between the G1 and S phase, stopping administration of the cell cycle inhibitor for a period of time, administering a marker to the mammal and imaging the mammal. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321562 | NICOTINIC ACID AND PICOLINIC ACID DERIVED NEAR-INFRARED FLUOROPHORES - This invention relates to new fluorescent chemical entities, including fluorescent molecules that comprise a carboxyl or carbonyl functionalized pyridine moiety. This invention also relates to the corresponding reactive versions of such molecules. This invention also relates to the corresponding conjugates with moieties such as peptides, proteins, various biomolecules, carbocyclic and heterocyclic compounds, sugars, and their uses thereof. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321563 | Carbonic Anhydrase Targeting Agents and Methods of Using Same - The invention provides agents that target carbonic anhydrase, which can be used as imaging agents or therapeutic agents. The agents can be used to image tumor hypoxia as well as other physiological processes in a subject. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321564 | Compositions Useful for Reducing Nephrotoxicity and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention provides compositions and methods to reduce renal damage caused by nephrotoxic drugs. The invention provides compositions comprising an anionically substituted cyclodextrin, a nephrotoxic drug and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, where the cyclodextrin is present in an amount effective for substantially inhibiting the nephrotoxic effect of the drug. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321565 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING 17ALPHA-FURANYLESTERS OF 17BETA-CARBOTHIATE ANDROSTANES WITH A MUSCARINIC RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST - A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of formula (I), | 2012-12-20 |
20120321566 | INHIBITION OF BIOFILM FORMATION BY 1,2,3,4,6-PENTA-O-GALLOYL-D-GLUCOPYRANOSE - Disclosed herein are an anti-biofilm composition and a method to inhibit or prevent cell adhesion and/or biofilm formation by a microorganism, in which use of 1,2,3,4,6-penta-O-galloyl-D-glucopyranose (PGG) is involved therein. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321567 | LIQUID CLEANING AND/OR CLEANSING COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a liquid, cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprising biodegradable abrasive cleaning particles. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321568 | LIQUID CLEANING AND/OR CLEANSING COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a liquid, cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprising biodegradable abrasive cleaning particles. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321569 | WATER-ABSORBENT ADHESIVE COMPOSITIONS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE - An adhesive composition is provided that is water-insoluble yet water-absorbent, i.e., capable of absorbing up to 15 wt. % water or more. The composition in composed of a film-forming hydrophilic polymer with at least one linear segment having a plurality of recurring polar groups along the polymer backbone, a complementary multifunctional polymer with a plurality of recurring functional groups that noncovalently bind to the polar groups on the film-forming polymer, and plasticizer. A method for manufacturing the adhesive composition is provided as well. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321570 | System for caries management by risk assessment - The invention provides the tools needed for a dental patient's caries risk assessment. Included is a complete turnkey system for caries risk assessment and treatment, including an ATP test and a plurality of rinses and educational and diagnostic materials. The system for the detection and treatment of the bacterial infection that causes dental caries in a patient comprises a disposable ATP Bioluminescence sampler to swab areas of the patient's mouth, a bioluminescent light meter which measures the amount of ATP present in the patient's mouth, a rapid culture test for the detection of Mutans streptococci and lactobacilli, a diagnostic testing component that includes a caries risk assessment questionnaire, a treatment component that includes a short term therapeutic oral rinse of at least two components, and a long term maintenance rinse. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321571 | PARABEN COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides paraben compositions and associated methods and reagents, particularly useful for the treatment of dermatologic conditions. In some embodiments, provided compositions are formulated for and achieve transdermal delivery, for example by topical administration. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321572 | NOVEL SYNERGISTIC PRESERVATIVE SYSTEM - A novel three-component synergistic preservative system has zinc oxide, a phenoxyethanol component, and caprylyl glycol. The preservative system provides sufficient preservative activity without the use of other preservatives such as parabens. It provides broad spectrum activity against yeast and molds, and remains effective long term. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321573 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF PROPHYLAXIS FOR CONTACT DERMATITIS - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for inhibiting metal exposure to tissues. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321574 | ANHYDROUS TOPICAL SKIN PREPARATIONS - The present invention provides anhydrous compositions for topical delivery of a medicament comprising (A) a penetration enhancer/solvent selected from the group consisting of alcohol, propylene glycol, or a combination thereof; (B) a humectant/solvent selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, glycerin, sorbitol, xylitol, or any combination of any of the foregoing; and (C) an anhydrous vehicle. In an alternate embodiment, the present invention provides anhydrous compositions for topical delivery of a medicament which comprise (A) a penetration enhancer/solvent selected from the group consisting of alcohol, propylene glycol, or a combination thereof; (B) a humectant/solvent selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, glycerin, sorbitol, xylitol or any combination of any of the foregoing; (C) an anhydrous vehicle; and (D) a medicament. Also provided are methods for topically delivering a medicament to an animal. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321575 | USE OF KIF13A AND AP-1 INHIBITORS FOR INHIBITING MELANOGENESIS - The present invention relates to novel pharmaceutical or cosmetic compositions comprising at least one inhibitor of a sub-unit of AP-1 adaptor complex, of a kinesin interacting with AP-1, in particular Kif13A, or of the interaction between a sub-unit of AP-1 adaptor complex and said kinesin, as well as the use of same to manufacture a drug intended for the treatment of pigmentary disorders and as a depigmentation agent. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321576 | SUNSCREEN COMPOSITION - The present invention provides a sunscreen composition comprising (a) a surfactant, (b) water, (c) an oil component, and (d) a water soluble ultraviolet absorbent and/or oil soluble ultraviolet absorbent that is in the bicontinuous microemulsion phase at 25° C. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321577 | Skin-whitening composition containing tyrosinase inhibitor - A skin-whitening composition containing a tyrosinase inhibitor is disclosed. The skin-whitening composition includes: the tyrosinase inhibitor (CitrusC) of 0.1-2.5 wt % based on a weight of the skin-whitening composition; ascorbic acid 2-glucoside of 0.1-2.5 wt % based on the weight of the skin-whitening composition; and tranexamic acid of 0.1-2.5 wt % based on the weight of the skin-whitening composition; wherein the ingredients of the composition work synergistically on whitening skin. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321578 | SOLID WATER-IN-OIL EMULSION COMPRISING A VOLATILE HYDROCARBON SOLVENT, A POLYGLYCEROLATED SURFACTANT AND A POLAR WAX - The invention relates to a solid water-in-oil emulsion comprising an aqueous phase emulsified in a fatty phase, comprising: one or more volatile linear alkane(s), especially C7-C14 alkane(s), a non-silicone polyglycerolated surfactant and a polar wax, especially a natural or natural-origin polar wax. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321579 | SURFACTANT COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides surfactant compositions and associated methods and reagents, particularly useful for the treatment of dermatologic conditions. In some embodiments, provided compositions are formulated for and achieve transdermal delivery, for example by topical administration. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321580 | NON-LATHERING PERSONAL CARE COMPOSITION IN THE FORM OF AN ARTICLE - A non-lathering personal care article in the form of a porous dissolvable solid structure, comprising: from about 0% to about 10% ionic surfactant; from about 1% to about 60% of a non-surfactant cosmetic active; from about 15% to about 70% polymeric structurant, wherein the polymeric structurant has a weighted average molecular weight of from about 40,000 to about 500,000; and from about 1% to about 30% plasticizer. The article has a density of from about 0.03 g/cm3 to about 0.15 g/cm3. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321581 | TARGETED PERHYDROLASES - Disclosed herein are compositions and methods to target enzymatic peracid production to a target surface. The peracid benefit agent produced by the targeted perhydrolytic enzyme can be use for a variety of applications such as bleaching, whitening, disinfecting, destaining, deodorizing, and combinations thereof. Specifically, a fusion protein comprising a perhydrolytic enzyme and at least one peptidic component having affinity for a target surface (excluding body surfaces and oral care surfaces) is used in combination with a suitable substrate and a source of peroxygen to enzymatically produce a peracid on or near the surface of the target material. In a preferred aspect, the target surface is a cellulosic material. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321582 | AIR SANITIZER AND MALODOUR REMOVAL FORMULATION - There is provided a formulation for sanitizing air and reducing malodour in the air. The formulation comprises a malodour absorbing compound, an antimicrobial compound, wherein the antimicrobial compound is chemically incompatible with the malodour absorbing compound when mixed alone together, a solubiliser, and a chelating agent for the malodour absorbing compound, wherein the chelating agent prevents the formation of precipitate or a cloudy solution when the malodour absorbing compound is mixed with the antimicrobial compound in the presence of the solubiliser. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321583 | Protein-Polymer-Drug Conjugates - A drug conjugate is provided herein. The conjugate comprises a protein based recognition-molecule (PBRM) and a polymeric carrier substituted with one or more -L | 2012-12-20 |
20120321584 | PROCESSES FOR PREPARING AMINE SALTS OF KMUP-3 AND USE THEREOF - An inhibiting heart failure disease pharmaceutical composition is provided.
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20120321585 | Crosslinked Hydrogels and Related Method of Preparation - The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a hydrogel comprising the step of crosslinking a biopolymer using a carbodiimide crosslinker of Formula I wherein at least one of R | 2012-12-20 |
20120321586 | SURFACTANT COMPOSITION - The disclosure describes a composition comprising a lipidaceous carrier and a peptide complex formed from poly-L-lysine or a salt thereof; and either poly-L-glutamic acid or poly-L-aspartic acid, or a salt thereof. The composition can be used to prevent or treat a disease related to pulmonary surfactant dysfunction, such as hyaline membrane disease (HMD), respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), hydrocarbon poisoning, near-drowning, HIV/AIDS-related lung diseases, adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), asthma, tuberculosis (TB) or severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Alternatively, the composition can be used to increase the permeability of a pharmaceutical compound or composition across a membrane of a subject. The poly-L-lysine or salt thereof is longer than the poly-L-glutamic acid or poly-L-aspartic acid so that the complex that forms has a charge-neutralised region and a positively-charged region. The charge-neutralised region of the peptide complex interacts with the lipidaceous carrier, while the positively-charged region interacts with an aqueous and/or polar environment. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321587 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE PERTAINING TO INSECTICIDE - The invention provides an aqueous insecticide comprised of at least one surfactant, a preservative, e.g., preservative, for example a potassium salt, sodium chloride in proportions similar to proportions normally detected in mammalian blood, a nutrient source, an organic acid capable of lowering the pH of the aqueous insecticide, fragrance, and water, for the control of | 2012-12-20 |
20120321588 | SEX PHEROMONE COMPOSITION OF PEACH FRUIT MOTH AND ATTRACTANT COMPRISING THE SAME - Provided are a novel sex pheromone composition of peach fruit moth which is expected to be used in emergence forecast, mass trapping and mating disruption and has higher attractiveness than that of conventional sex pheromone compositions; and a sex attractant, a mating disruptant and a control method comprising the novel sex pheromone composition as an active ingredient. Specifically provided are a novel sex pheromone composition of peach fruit moth comprising (Z)-7-tricosene and (Z)-13-eicosen-10-one, a sex attractant and a mating disruptant comprising this sex pheromone composition, and a method for controlling peach fruit moth using this sex pheromone composition. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321589 | Antibody Fusion Proteins with Disrupted Heparin-Binding Activity - Disclosed herein are polypeptides which comprise all or part of an antibody linked to all or part of a cytokine. The cytokine sequences of the polypeptides have a modified heparin binding region which disrupts, inhibits, or reduces the ability of the cytokine to bind a heparin compound as compared to a corresponding cytokine having an unmodified heparin binding region. Also disclosed are methods of treating cancer, inducing cell proliferation, and reducing the non-specific binding and/or non-specific localization of the polypeptides. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321590 | BRIDGED POLYCYCLIC COMPOUNDS - The invention is directed to amides of bicyclic amine compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds that are useful in treating infections by hepatitis C virus. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321591 | ANTI-ANGIOGENIC COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides various uses of VEGF binding peptides, including methods to treat disorders associated with abnormal angiogenesis. In addition, the invention provides VEGF peptides conjugated to antibodies alone and in conjunction with other anti-angiogenic molecules | 2012-12-20 |
20120321592 | Method for Using a Bacillus Subtilis Strain to Enhance Animal Health - The present invention relates to a method for enhancing the health of an animal comprising administering to the animal a composition comprising | 2012-12-20 |
20120321593 | LOW OXYGEN CULTURE CONDITIONS FOR MAINTAINING RETINAL PROGENITOR CELL MULTIPOTENCY - The present invention relates to methods for culturing human retinal progenitor cells under low oxygen conditions to allow the cells to retain the ability to differentiate into photoreceptors following transplantation. The described methods provide cells that can treat a number of ocular diseases, including retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration. | 2012-12-20 |
20120321594 | METHODS OF CONTROLLING AXON OR DENDRITE DEVELOPMENT OF NEURONAL CELLS - One aspect of the present invention relates to a method of controlling axon or dendrite development in a neuronal cell population. This method involves providing a neuronal cell population and contacting the neuronal cell population with a modulator of R-type Ca | 2012-12-20 |