Patent application number | Description | Published |
20130023622 | MICROSPHERE PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE COMPOSITION - The present invention provides an adhesive made from a reaction product of: (a) a polymerizable monomer derived at least in part from non-petroleum resources; (b) an initiator; (c) a polymeric stabilizer, wherein the reaction occurs in water to yield a microsphere adhesive. The microsphere adhesive can be formulated into a pressure sensitive adhesive composition that can be applied to various substrates such as paper and polymeric film to produce repositionable adhesive coated articles such as tapes, notes, flags, easels and the like. | 01-24-2013 |
20130039836 | Heterogeneous, Composite, Carbonaceous Catalyst System and Methods that use Catalytically Active Gold - Heterogeneous catalyst systems, methods of making these systems, and methods of using these systems, wherein catalytically active gold is deposited onto composite support media. The composite support media is formed by providing nanoporous material on at least a portion of the surfaces of carbonaceous host material. In representative embodiments, relatively fine, nanoporous guest particles are coated or otherwise provided on surfaces of relatively coarser activated carbon particles. Catalytically active gold may be deposited onto one or both of the guest or host materials either before or after the guest and host materials are combined to from the composite host material. PVD is the preferred catalyst system of depositing gold. | 02-14-2013 |
20130041066 | HYDROPHILIZED CURABLE SILICONE IMPRESSION MATERIALS WITH IMPROVED STORAGE BEHAVIOR - The invention relates to hydrophilized curable silicone compositions which contain organopolysiloxanes, hydrophilizers and at least one stabilizing phosphorous compound. The compositions are particularly suitable as curable impression materials in dental applications, especially as wash impression materials. | 02-14-2013 |
20130045155 | Catalysts, Activating Agents, Support Media, and Related Methodologies Useful for Making Catalyst Systems Especially When the Catalyst is Deposited onto the Support Media Using Physical Vapor Deposition - Use of physical vapor deposition methodologies to deposit nanoscale gold on activating support media makes the use of catalytically active gold dramatically easier and opens the door to significant improvements associated with developing, making, and using gold-based, catalytic systems. The present invention, therefore, relates to novel features, ingredients, and formulations of gold-based, heterogeneous catalyst systems generally comprising nanoscale gold deposited onto a nanoporous support. | 02-21-2013 |
20130052146 | THERAPEUTIC DENTAL COMPOSITION AND RELATED METHODS - Dental compositions are provided comprising a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: | 02-28-2013 |
20130053508 | ACRYLIC PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVES WITH ACYLAZIRIDINE CROSSLINKING AGENTS - A pre-adhesive composition is described comprising an acid-functional (meth)acrylate copolymer and an acylaziridine crosslinking agent, which when crosslinked provides a pressure-sensitive adhesive and pressure-sensitive adhesive articles. | 02-28-2013 |
20130062010 | SINGLE PANE GLAZING LAMINATES - A single pane glazing unit includes a first glass substrate having a first inner surface and a first outer surface, a second glass substrate having a second inner surface and a second outer surface, and a pyrolytic Low-e coating disposed on the second outer surface, and a multilayer polymeric infrared light reflecting film laminated between the first inner surface and the second inner surface, forming a single pane glazing unit. Methods of forming the same are also disclosed. | 03-14-2013 |
20130062652 | LED DEVICES HAVING LENSES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Disclosed herein are LED devices having lenses and methods of making the devices. The LED devices are made using an optical layer comprising a plurality of lens features. The optical layer is disposed relative to the LED die such that at least one LED die is optically coupled to at least one lens feature. A lens can then be made from the lens feature and excess optical layer removed to provide the device. | 03-14-2013 |
20130063980 | LIGHTGUIDES HAVING LIGHT EXTRACTION STRUCTURES PROVIDING REGIONAL CONTROL OF LIGHT OUTPUT - Lightguides, devices incorporating lightguides, and processes for making lightguides are described. A lightguide includes light extractors arranged in a pattern on a surface of the lightguide. The pattern of light extractors is arranged to enhance uniformity of light output across a surface of the lightguide and to provide enhanced defect hiding. The efficiency of the light extractors is controlled by a shape factor. The areal density of the light extractors across the surface of the lightguide may be substantially constant or may decrease along the direction of propagation of light from the light source. | 03-14-2013 |
20130064877 | COMPOSITION FOR THE TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY OF FENTANYL - A transdermal drug delivery composition comprises an acrylate copolymer and from about 8% to about 30% by weight fentanyl. A transdermal fentanyl delivery composition comprising methyl laurate or tetraglycol as a permeation enhancer is also provided. The transdermal drug delivery compositions can be used to make a transdermal drug delivery device for the delivery of fentanyl. | 03-14-2013 |
20130068367 | ADHESIVE-BACKED ARTICLES - Methods of preparing adhesive-backed articles and methods of applying adhesives backed articles are described. The adhesive-backed articles include a compliant film and a pressure-sensitive adhesive having a microstructured surface opposite the compliant film. | 03-21-2013 |
20130071622 | LAMINATES WITH STRUCTURED LAYERS - An article including at least one first layer with a first major surface and a second major surface, wherein at least one of the first and second major surfaces is a structured surface; and a cap layer in contact with a structured surface of the first layer. | 03-21-2013 |
20130071649 | SILICA COATING FOR ENHANCED HYDROPHILICITY - A coating composition is provided comprising a) an aqueous dispersion, having a pH of less than 7.5, of silica nanoparticles having average particle diameters of 40 nanometers or less, b) an alkoxysilane oligomer; c) a silane coupling agent, and d) optionally a metal β-diketone complexing agent. The compositions may be used to prepare coated articles wherein the coating is substantially uniform in thickness, durably adheres to the substrate, and provides hydrophilic and/or antireflection surface properties to the substrate. | 03-21-2013 |
20130072566 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS - Antimicrobial compositions are provided that include a hydroalcoholic solvent system comprising a lower C | 03-21-2013 |
20130075027 | MULTI-LAYER ASSEMBLY, MULTI-LAYER STRETCH RELEASING PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE ASSEMBLY, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A multi-layer assembly that includes a release liner, a first layer disposed on the release liner, the first layer including a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition that includes a silicone polymer that includes silicone polyurea block copolymers, polydiorganosiloxane polymers, or combinations thereof, a second layer disposed on the first layer, the second layer including a composition that includes an elastomer, the composition of the second layer being different from the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition of the first layer, the first layer of the multi-layer assembly exhibiting a release force to the release liner of no greater than 100 gram per 0.5 inch width after the multi-layer assembly has been stored for 46 days at 120° F. | 03-28-2013 |
20130076710 | AUTOSTEREOSCROPIC LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY APPARATUS - A display apparatus includes an autosteroscopic liquid crystal display panel having a frame response time of less than 10 milliseconds, and a backlight positioned to provide light to the autosteroscopic liquid crystal display. The backlight includes a right eye solid state light source and a left eye solid state light source capable of being modulated between the right eye solid state light source and a left eye solid state light source at a rate of at least 90 Hertz. | 03-28-2013 |
20130077432 | MIXER FOR MULTI-COMPONENT PASTES, KIT, AND METHOD OF MIXING PASTE COMPONENTS - The present invention provides a mixer for producing a paste by mixing components, comprising a housing having a longitudinal axis, a rear end, and a front end provided with a discharge opening; and a mixing chamber formed in said housing and having an entry side facing said rear end of said housing. The initial content of the mixing chamber is diverted from the discharge opening, and the subsequent content of the mixing chamber is extrudable from the discharge opening. | 03-28-2013 |
20130084752 | Electrical Connector - In one aspect, provided is an electrical connector that can improve reliability of signal connection by ensuring insulation between adjacent terminals. In one aspect, connector housing | 04-04-2013 |
20130088782 | DURABLE ANTIREFLECTIVE FILM - Antireflective films are described having a surface layer comprising a the reaction product of a polymerizable low refractive index composition comprising at least one free-radically polymerizable fluoropolymer and surface modified inorganic nanoparticles. A high refractive index layer is coupled to the low refractive index layer. In one embodiment, the high refractive index layer comprises surface modified inorganic nanoparticles dispersed in a crosslinked organic material. The antireflective film is preferably durable, exhibiting a haze of less than 1.0% after 25 wipes with steel wool using a 3.2 cm mandrel and a mass of 1000 grams. | 04-11-2013 |
20130088783 | MULTILAYER OPTICAL FILM, METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME, AND TRANSACTION CARD HAVING THE SAME - A multilayer optical film includes alternating layers of first and second optical layers; the first optical layer comprising a first polyester, wherein the first polyester comprises first dicarboxylate monomers and first diol monomers, and from about 0.25 to less than 10 mol % of the first dicarboxylate monomers have pendant ionic groups; the second optical layer comprising a second polyester; and wherein the first and second optical layers have refractive indices along at least one axis that differ by at least 0.04. The multilayer optical film may be a polarizer film, a reflective polarizer film, a diffuse blend reflective polarizer film, a diffuser film, a brightness enhancing film, a turning film, a mirror film, or a combination thereof. The multilayer optical film may also be a transaction card such as a financial transaction card, an identification card, a key card, or a ticket card. A method of making the multilayer film is also disclosed. | 04-11-2013 |
20130092620 | FUNCTIONALIZED NONWOVEN ARTICLE - A grafted nonwoven substrate is disclosed having average fiber sizes of 0.7 to 15 microns, and a void volume of 50 to 95%, and a polymer comprising cationic aminoalkyl(meth)acryloyl monomer units grafted to the surface of the nonwoven substrate. The article may be used as a filter element to purify or separate target materials, such as oligonucleotides or monoclonal antibodies (MAb), from a fluid mixture. | 04-18-2013 |
20130096194 | ANTIMICROBIAL ARTICLES - The present disclosure describes a method for forming microporous and antimicrobial articles. The method comprises preparing an initial composition containing a semicrystalline polylactic acid material, a nonpolymeric aliphatic ester diluent, and a nucleating agent. The initial composition is heated to form a melt blended composition. Upon cooling, the melt blended composition phase separates into a composition having two continuous phases. A network of interconnected micropores may be formed by stretching the composition, by removing at least a portion of the nonpolymeric aliphatic ester diluent from the composition, or a combination thereof. | 04-18-2013 |
20130101477 | NON-WOVEN ELECTRET FIBROUS WEBS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Non-woven electret fibrous webs including electret fibers, multicomponent fibers, and sorbent particles, and pleated filters made therefrom. | 04-25-2013 |
20130101955 | DEVICE FOR DISPENSING MATERIAL - Provided is a capsule for storing and dispensing dental material. The capsule comprises a cartridge for the dental material, and a nozzle. The nozzle being pivotable with respect to the cartridge between a first position in which the capsule is closed for storage and a second position in which the capsule is opened for dispensing the dental material. One of the nozzle and the cartridge comprises a bearing member and the other one of the nozzle and the cartridge comprises a bearing shell, wherein the bearing member and bearing shell form a pivot. Upon pivoting the nozzle from the first to the second position, the seal between the bearing member and the bearing shell is improved. | 04-25-2013 |
20130102699 | Radiation Curable Poly(isobutylene) Adhesive Copolymers Having Pendent Amine Groups - The disclosure provides pressure-sensitive adhesives and adhesive sealants prepared from amine-modified, crosslinked isobutylene copolymers, and tape articles prepared therefrom. | 04-25-2013 |
20130102747 | CATIONIC POLYMERIC FLUORINATED ETHER SILANE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - A polymer is provided comprising a first pendant group selected from at least one of a perfluorinated ether group or a perfluoroalkanesulfonamido group, a second pendant group comprising an ammonium group, wherein the second pendant group is free of silicon, and a third pendant group comprising an ammonium group and a reactive silicon-containing group. A composition comprising the polymer is provided. The polymer and composition are useful for protecting a substrate, for example, to render the substrate oil repellent, water repellent, or both, or to provide stain repellency to the substrate. | 04-25-2013 |
20130118402 | MASKING ARTICLE FOR PRODUCING PRECISE PAINT LINES AND METHOD OF IMPROVING PAINT LINE PERFORMANCE OF MASKING ARTICLES - An adhesive masking article for shielding a protected work surface from a coating applied to a surface adjacent the protected work surface includes a backing layer having first and second opposed major surfaces, and at least one edge, an adhesive on at least a portion of at least one of the first and second backing layer opposed major surfaces, and a barrier inducing treatment on at least an edge surface of the masking article to contact the coating when the coating contacts the edge of the backing layer, thereby causing a barrier to form along the edge of the masking article that impedes the migration of the coating past the edge of the masking article beneath the masking article. | 05-16-2013 |
20130118773 | Z-AXIS CONDUCTIVE ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A Z-axis conductive article includes an adhesive layer having a first major surface and a second major surface opposite the first major surface. The adhesive layer includes a dielectric pressure-sensitive adhesive and conductive magnetic particles aligned in mutually isolated conductive pathways extending from the first major surface to the second major surface of the adhesive layer. A method of making the same is also disclosed. | 05-16-2013 |
20130118975 | HYDROPHILIC POROUS SUBSTRATES - Hydrophilic porous substrates, methods of making hydrophilic porous substrates from hydrophobic polymers are disclosed. | 05-16-2013 |
20130122215 | FUNCTIONALIZED NONWOVEN ARTICLE - A grafted nonwoven substrate is disclosed having average fiber sizes of 0.7 to 15 microns, and a void volume of 50 to 95%, and a polymer comprising anionic monomer units grafted to the surface of the nonwoven substrate. The article may be used as a filter element to purify or separate target materials, such as monoclonal antibodies (MAb), from a fluid mixture. | 05-16-2013 |
20130123459 | HEAT SETTING OPTICAL FILMS - A method of making an optical film includes providing a film, substantially uniaxially orienting the film, and heat setting the oriented film. The film includes a polymeric material capable of developing birefringence. | 05-16-2013 |
20130125816 | Fluorinating Apparatus - An apparatus for fluorinating a substrate. The apparatus includes a vacuum chamber and a means for generating a fluorine-containing plasma throughout the entire chamber. The apparatus includes a capacitively-coupled system within the chamber that has at least one electrode powered by an RF source and at least one grounded electrode substantially parallel to the powered electrode. The electrodes are separated by about 25 mm or less. | 05-23-2013 |
20130125978 | Fluoropolymer Containing Laminates - The multilayer film serves as a laminate. In some embodiments, the film is a multilayered structure that, in its base form, encompasses an intermediate layer with first and second outer layer affixed to opposing sides of the intermediate layer. In some embodiments, the first outer layer is a semi-crystalline fluoropolymer. In some embodiments, the intermediate layer includes a polyester and the second outer layer is an olefinic polymer. | 05-23-2013 |
20130128135 | AUTOMATIC DARKENING FILTER APPARATUS AND METHOD - Herein is disclosed an automatic darkening filter apparatus comprising a shutter control system configured to cause a shutter to switch from a dark state to an intermediate state in response to a change from high intensity incident light to low intensity incident light being detected. The control system is further configured to maintain the shutter in the intermediate state for a period of time, unless during this period of time high intensity light is detected, in which case the control system causes the shutter to switch to the dark state. If, at the end of the period of time, high intensity light is not detected, the shutter is caused to switch from the intermediate state to a light state. | 05-23-2013 |
20130128549 | Backlight And Display System Using Same - A backlight that includes a front reflector and a back reflector that form a hollow light recycling cavity including an output surface is disclosed. The backlight further includes one or more light sources disposed to emit light into the light recycling cavity. The front reflector includes an on-axis average reflectivity of at least 90% for visible light polarized in a first plane, and an on-axis average reflectivity of at least 25% but less than 90% for visible light polarized in a second plane perpendicular to the first plane. | 05-23-2013 |
20130130290 | DISTINGUISHING CELLS IN A SAMPLE BY INACTIVATING EXTRACELLULAR ENZYME BEFORE RELEASING INTRACELLULAR ENZYME - A method for detecting the absence or presence of cells of interest in a liquid sample, wherein: (a) the sample: (i) comprises an extracellular medium containing an enzyme with a measurable activity; and (ii) is suspected of containing cells of interest that contain an enzyme with said measurable activity; and (b) the method comprises the steps of: (i) treating the liquid sample with a reagent that inactivates said measurable activity in the extracellular medium, but does not inactivate the measurable activity in said cells of interest; (ii) lysing the cells of interest to release the intracellular enzyme; and (iii) measuring said measurable activity. Thus the intracellular enzyme can be measured without interference from the extracellular enzyme. The invention is particularly useful for treatment of bacterially-infected blood using a detection assay based on adenylate kinase activity. | 05-23-2013 |
20130131273 | Isobutylene Copolymer with Grafted Polymer Groups - Disclosed are copolymers which comprise: a) an isobutylene copolymer having grafted polymer groups, b) optionally a tackifier, and c) optionally a non-functionalized poly(isobutylene) polymer. The compositions are useful in adhesives and coatings. | 05-23-2013 |
20130133830 | Fluoropolymer Containing Laminates - The multilayer film serves as a laminate. In some embodiments, the film is a multilayered structure that, in its base form, encompasses an intermediate layer with first and second outer layer affixed to opposing sides of the intermediate layer. In some embodiments, the first outer layer is a semi-crystalline fluoropolymer. In some embodiments, the intermediate layer includes a polyester and the second outer layer is an olefinic polymer. | 05-30-2013 |
20130135556 | REFLECTIVE DISPLAY SYSTEM WITH ENHANCED COLOR GAMUT - A display system includes a reflective display panel and a light source tailored to enhance the color gamut of the system. The panel, which may be a Cholesteric liquid crystal display panel, includes an array of reflective pixels, each pixel comprising a first, second, and third subpixel of different first, second, and third colors. The light source illuminates a front of the display panel with source light to enable observers to view images formed by the panel. The light source includes a lamp and an enhancing element. The lamp, which may be a metal halide lamp, emits lamp light that includes the first, second, and third colors. The enhancing element may be an optical filter, a supplemental LED light source or other light source, or both. The enhancing element enhances the system color gamut, for example, by increasing the color gamut area relative to illumination with the lamp alone. | 05-30-2013 |
20130136923 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING SCROLLS FROM EXFOLIATABLE MATERIALS - A method of making scrolls is provided that includes providing a tape having a first side and second side wherein the first side of the tape is has an adhesive disposed thereon and the second side of the tape has a release coating disposed thereon, affixing the adhesive to a solid surface, buff-coating exfoliatable particles on the release side of the tape to form a coating; and peeling the tape from the solid surface at an angle. The coating separates from the release side of the tape and curls inwards to form scrolls. The scrolls can include graphite. Also provided is a continuous method of making scrolls and an apparatus. | 05-30-2013 |
20130137158 | LIGAND FUNCTIONALIZED POLYMERS - Ligand functionalized substrates, methods of making ligand functionalized substrates, and methods of using functionalized substrates are disclosed. | 05-30-2013 |
20130138595 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSIGNING PIECES OF CONTENT TO TIME-SLOTS SAMPLES FOR MEASURING EFFECTS OF THE ASSIGNED CONTENT - Systems and methods provide for assigning pieces of content to time-slots samples for measuring effects of the assigned content. Systems and methods provide for receiving pair-wise content relatedness data that identifies each piece of content as experimental content or control content relative to other pieces of content, and algorithmically assigning experimental or control content pieces to time-slot samples using the content relatedness data, wherein additional content pieces assigned to a particular time-slot sample exclude non-identical related experimental content pieces defined relative to an experimental content piece previously assigned to the particular time-slot sample. | 05-30-2013 |
20130139953 | Multilayer Flashing Tape - The present disclosure relates generally to a flashing tape used in construction applications to seal out moisture, and methods of using the same. The tape constructions disclosed include a viscoelastic core layer and at least one elastomeric skin layer, and may further contain a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive to attach the flashing tape to a substrate. | 06-06-2013 |
20130139965 | BENZOXAZINE-THIOL ADDUCTS - Novel benzoxazine-thiol adducts are described, which may be may be cured to produce compositions useful in coating, sealants, adhesive and many other applications. | 06-06-2013 |
20130141934 | IRRADIATION APPLIANCE - The invention relates to a radiation device that includes a housing, a light-emitting unit and a light-absorbing unit which is provided with an inlet opening and a reflector element. The reflector element extends across the entire distance between the light-emitting unit and the inlet opening of the light-absorbing unit. | 06-06-2013 |
20130143991 | WATER-SOLUBLE PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVES - A water-soluble pressure sensitive adhesive comprises a homogeneous blend comprising (a) a polymer selected from the group consisting of N-vinyl caprolactam homopolymers, N-vinyl pyrrolidone copolymers, and mixtures thereof and (b) a non-volatile plasticizer comprising a monohydric or polyhydric alcohol having hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of about 2 to about 10. The N-vinyl pyrrolidone copolymers comprise about 60% or less by weight N-vinyl pyrrolidone. | 06-06-2013 |
20130148087 | PROJECTION SYSTEM HAVING A VIRTUAL MASK - A projection system includes a projection screen defining a shape and a projector configured to project an image onto the projection screen. The projector may project a static or dynamic image that has substantially the same shape as the projection screen or otherwise block portions of the projected image that are projected outside of the projection screen with the aid of a virtual mask. The virtual mask and the projection screen may be created based on a virtual shape template that defines the desired shape for the projection screen, such as with a vector outline. In some embodiments, the virtual mask and the projection screen are created based on the same virtual shape template. The virtual shape template may define a cutting path for extracting the projection screen from a suitable material. | 06-13-2013 |
20130148201 | COMPOUND MOLD AND STRUCTURED SURFACE ARTICLES CONTAINING GEOMETRIC STRUCTURES WITH COMPOUND FACES AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - Structured surface articles such as molds or sheeting are formed on a compound substrate including a machined substrate and a replicated substrate. In one embodiment, the structured surface is a cube corner element on a compound substrate. In another embodiment, the structured surface is a geometric structure that has a plurality of faces, where one face is located on the machined substrate and another face is located on the replicated substrate. In yet another embodiment, at least some of the faces include a compound face with a portion formed on the machined substrate and a portion formed on the replicated substrate. The method of making a structured surface article including a geometric structure having a plurality of faces includes forming an array of geometric structures in a first surface of a machined substrate; passivating selected locations of the first surface of the machined substrate; forming a replicated substrate of the machined substrate to form a compound substrate; forming an array of second geometric structures on a second surface opposite the first surface on the machined substrate; and removing selected portions from the second surface of the machined substrate. | 06-13-2013 |
20130149495 | METHODS OF MAKING MICROSTRUCTURED OPTICAL FILMS COMPRISING BIPHENYL DIFUNCTIONAL MONOMERS - A method of making optical films having a polymerized microstructured surface are described. The polymerized microstructured surface comprises the reaction product of a polymerizable resin composition comprising 10% to 100 wt-% of at least one biphenyl di(meth)acrylate monomer. The di(meth)acrylate monomer comprises a core biphenyl structure having two aromatic rings connected with a C—C bond. The biphenyl di(meth)acrylate monomer preferably comprises a sufficient amount of ortho and/or meta(meth)acrylate substituents such that the monomer is a liquid at 25° C. | 06-13-2013 |
20130150478 | CROSSLINKABLE ACRYLATE ADHESIVE POLYMER COMPOSITION - A pre-adhesive syrup copolymer composition comprising an acid functional acrylate solute copolymer, a monomer solvent mixture, and a polyaziridine crosslinking agent is disclosed. | 06-13-2013 |
20130150543 | CATIONIC POLYMERIC FLUORINATED ETHER SILANE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - A composition comprises a polymer having a first pendant group selected from at least one perfluorinated ether group or perfluoroalkanesulfonamido group, a second pendant group comprising an ammonium group, wherein the second pendant group is free of silicon, and a third pendant group comprising an ammonium group and a reactive silicon-containing group. The polymer and composition are useful for protecting a substrate, for example, to render the substrate oil repellent, water repellent, or both, or to provide stain repellency to the substrate. | 06-13-2013 |
20130150545 | BENZOXAZINE-THIOL ADDUCTS - Novel benzoxazine-thiol adducts are described, which may be may be cured to produce compositions useful in coating, sealants, adhesive and many other applications. | 06-13-2013 |
20130150754 | ELECTRONIC STETHOSCOPES WITH USER SELECTABLE DIGITAL FILTERS - In one aspect, an auscultation system utilizes a digital filter to obtain a sound profile similar to a sound profile of a mechanical stethoscope. In another aspect, an auscultation system utilizes a digital filter to provide diagnostic filtering. In yet another aspect, an auscultation system utilizes a digital filter to compensate for a characteristic frequency response of a headset. | 06-13-2013 |
20130153137 | ADHESIVE FILM AND METHOD OF MAKING A GRAPHIC - The invention relates to an adhesive film comprising a polyvinyl chloride film having opposite first and second major sides. The first major side has an adhesive layer protected by a release liner and a primer layer arranged between the polyvinyl chloride film and the adhesive layer. The primer layer comprises an aminoplast and a polyester and/or a curing product thereof. | 06-20-2013 |
20130153787 | OPTICAL DIGITIZER SYSTEM WITH POSITION-UNIQUE PHOTOLUMINESCENT INDICIA - A digitizer system including a substrate having a position-unique photoluminescent indicia pattern. A stylus component receives optical signals indicative of the indicia pattern and determines therefrom the position of the stylus relative to the substrate. Methods of disposing indicia on the substrate, and styli suitable for sensing photoluminescent indicia are also described. | 06-20-2013 |
20130154250 | PERSONALIZED SECURITY ARTICLE AND METHODS OF AUTHENTICATING A SECURITY ARTICLE AND VERIFYING A BEARER OF A SECURITY ARTICLE - Security articles and methods of personalizing security articles. Specifically, this disclosure relates to security articles that contain a security feature that is a composite image, where the composite image includes laser-personalized security information. | 06-20-2013 |
20130161055 | RETRACTABLE CABLE - There is provided a retractable cable comprising: a first member and a conductive second member configured together and both of which are capable of stretching, wherein the first member is capable of stretching to at least 1.25 times its relaxed length and, only upon heating, retracting to substantially its relaxed length without substantial damage to the cable; and further wherein a refractive force of the first member retracts both the first and second members. | 06-27-2013 |
20130164475 | SUPPORT CORE FOR COLD SHRINK TUBE - Provided is an article comprising a helically wound ribbon forming a tubular support core, the ribbon having first and second edges wherein adjacent first and second edges comprise one or more bonds along the length of the tubular support core; wherein the strength of the one or more bonds varies along the length of the tubular support core. | 06-27-2013 |
20130168441 | ARTICLE AND METHODS FOR PREPARING AN OBJECT FOR STERILIZATION - A foldable shell having a plurality of panels and at least one flap is provided. The shell has a substantially planar unfolded state and a first folded state that defines a container suitable to hold an object to be sterilized. Optionally, the foldable shell may have a liner attached thereto. A method of folding a foldable shell and a liner to prepare an object for sterilization is also provided. The method results in the formation of the container while simultaneously enfolding the liner around an object disposed on the foldable shell. | 07-04-2013 |
20130171635 | DUAL OLIGONUCLEOTIDE METHOD OF NUCLEIC ACID DETECTION - Methods for amplifying and detecting nucleic acids are described, as well as sets of 5′ labeled oligonucleotides. | 07-04-2013 |
20130177231 | SPECTRAL ANALYSIS OF BIOLOGICAL GROWTH MEDIA - This disclosure is directed to imaging techniques and image analysis techniques for automated analysis of biological growth media. According to this disclosure, the spectral responses of biological growth media can be used to identify and count biological agents from images of biological growth media. The biological growth media may be illuminated with two or more different wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation, and images of the biological growth media can be captured under these different illuminations. The spectral reflectance values in one or more first images can be normalized based on the spectral reflectance values in one or more second images, wherein the first images are associated with a different wavelength of illumination than the second images. The normalization may allow for better identification of biological agents that manifest on the biological growth media. | 07-11-2013 |
20130178576 | Polymeric Compositions and Method of Making and Articles Thereof - Described herein are substantially linear copolymeric compositions having at least two azide groups and at least two non-activated acetylene groups. The azide groups and the non-activated acetylene groups are reacted to cure the substantially linear copolymer composition. Also, described are methods of making and using such substantially linear copolymeric compositions. | 07-11-2013 |
20130183464 | LOW FRICTION SLEEVE FOR COLD SHRINK TUBE - Provided is an article comprising a flexible tube having an inner surface, an outer surface, a first end and a second end, the inner surface at least partially covered with a low friction material. Also provided is an article comprising a cold shrinkable sleeve disposed on a tubular support core in a stretched condition, at least a portion of the cold shrinkable sleeve folded such that at least one portion of the cold shrinkable sleeve overlaps another portion of the cold shrinkable sleeve, wherein a flexible tube having an inner surface, an outer surface, a first end and a second end, the inner surface at least partially covered with a low friction material, is positioned between the overlapping portions of the cold shrinkable sleeve. | 07-18-2013 |
20130186415 | HEARING PROTECTOR WITH CURVED SEGMENTS - A hearing protection device is provided including a sound attenuating element and a stem extending from the sound attenuating element, wherein the stem comprises multiple curved segments. | 07-25-2013 |
20130189717 | ASSAY METHOD FOR THE DETECTION OF VIABLE MICROBIAL CELLS IN A SAMPLE - The present invention discloses an assay method for the detection of viable microbial cells in a sample, the assay method comprising the steps of: i) adding an ATP degrading enzyme to a sample suspected of containing viable microbial cells to substantially degrade any extracellular ATP in the sample; ii) adding a phosphate containing compound to the sample to substantially halt action of the ATP degrading enzyme; and iii) subjecting the sample to a detection assay to establish the level of undegraded ATP in the sample to provide an indication of the level of viable microbial cells in the sample. | 07-25-2013 |
20130190430 | SELF PRIMING SPACKLING COMPOUND - A self-priming spackling compound includes between about 35% by weight and about 65% by weight acrylic latex resin, between about 20% by weight and about 50% by weight filler material, and between about 1% by weight and about 20% by weight water. In certain aspects, the latex resin may have an average latex particle size of less than about 0.18 microns, a minimum film formation temperature of less than about 15 degrees Celsius, and/or a glass transition temperature (Tg) of less than about 25 degrees Celsius. To further enhance the self-priming performance of the spackling compound, the formulation may further comprise a colorant such as titanium dioxide. | 07-25-2013 |
20130196149 | HIGH REFRACTIVE INDEX PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVES - The present invention provides pressure-sensitive adhesives having a refractive index of at least 1.50. The pressure-sensitive adhesives comprise at least one monomer containing a substituted or an unsubstituted biphenyl group. | 08-01-2013 |
20130196152 | PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVES WITH ACID-EPOXY CROSSLINKING SYSTEMS - A pre-adhesive composition is described comprising an acid-functional (meth)acryloyl copolymer and epoxy resin, which when crosslinked with or without using an ionic photoacid generator (PAG) provides a (e.g. pressure-sensitive) adhesive. | 08-01-2013 |
20130196153 | PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVES WITH ONIUM-EPOXY CROSSLINKING SYSTEM - A pre-adhesive composition is described comprising an acid- and epoxy-functional (meth)acryloyl copolymer, which when crosslinked with or without using an ionic photoacid generator (PAG) provides a pressure-sensitive adhesive and pressure-sensitive adhesive articles having desirable properties. | 08-01-2013 |
20130199985 | Filter Device - A filter device is disclosed. The device includes at least one substantially flat filter media that may be encapsulated between non-permeable films. Some embodiments comprise ports for introducing a fluid to be filtered and for evacuating the filtered fluid. Various substrates may be employed therein in cooperation with the at least one filter media to enhance device performance. Also disclosed are various apparatuses configured to contain at least one filter device. | 08-08-2013 |
20130202851 | Elastic Bonding Films - Elastic bonding films that include an elastic, thermoset core layer and a thermoplastic bonding layer on each side of the core layer are described. The thermoset core layer is a polyurethane formed as the reaction product of (i) a multifunctional isocyanate with (ii) a combination of polyols comprising (a) polyester diol, (b) crosslinker, and (c) hard segment. Articles incorporating such elastic bonding films including fabrics bonded to such films are also described. | 08-08-2013 |