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| 20100199741 | MANUFACTURING PROCESS TO PRODUCE A NECKED CONTAINER - The present invention provides a necking system including a plurality of necking dies each necking dies having an at least partially non-polished necking surface and a non-polished relief following the necking surface. The present invention further provides a method of necking a metal container including providing a metal blank; shaping the blank into a bottle stock; and necking the metal bottle stock, wherein necking includes at least one necking die having an at least partially non-polished necking surface. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20110167889 | EXPANDING DIE AND METHOD OF SHAPING CONTAINERS - The present invention provides an expansion die for manufacturing containers including a work surface including a progressively expanding portion and a land portion; and an undercut portion positioned following the land portion of the work surface. The present invention further provides a process for manufacturing shaped containers including providing a container stock having a first diameter; expanding at least a portion of the container stock to a second diameter with at least one expansion die; and forming an end of the container stock to accept a container lid. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20120043294 | SHAPED METAL CONTAINER AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A shaped metal container comprising less metal than prior art shaped metal containers while still able to handle sufficient axial load and undergo shaping processes, including necking, without wrinkling, buckling, collapsing or other physical defect is disclosed. Processes for shaping a metal container having a sidewall of variable thickness, wherein a portion of the sidewall having a variable thickness is shaped using a die or dies are also disclosed. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120312066 | Method of Forming a Metal Container - A method of forming a metal container comprises: narrowing a first top section of the container in at least one narrowing step, wherein after narrowing the first top section, the first top section has a first top section minimum outer diameter; and narrowing a second section of the metal container after narrowing the first top section, wherein after narrowing the second section, the second section has a second section minimum outer diameter; wherein the second section is below the first top section minimum outer diameter and wherein the second section minimum outer diameter is larger than the first top section minimum outer diameter. In some embodiments, the second section is below the first top section minimum outer diameter. In some embodiments, the second section of the metal container is necked with a necking die. | 12-13-2012 |
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| 20110168487 | Strap Management Apparatus and Arrangement - A strap management apparatus for an attachable arrangement including at least one elongate strap having at least one free end. The strap management apparatus includes: a substantially rigid member having a body with a first end and a second end; and at least one substantially elastic member operatively engaging the body of the rigid member and a portion of the at least one strap of the attachable arrangement; wherein the rigid member is configured to be urged away from the portion of the at least one strap, thereby creating a generally rectangular or trapezoidal opening through which the at least one free end of the at least one strap can be inserted. An attachable arrangement is also disclosed. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110173781 | Attaching Structure for an Attachable Arrangement - An attaching structure for use in an attachable arrangement including at least one elongate strap and configured to be removably attached to at least a portion of a body of a user. The attaching structure includes: a frame having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is configured for attachment of at least one strap of the attachable arrangement; and an adjustment mechanism is operational engagement with the frame, wherein at least a portion of the adjustment mechanism is configured to contact at least one strap of the attachable arrangement and permit adjustable movement thereof; and wherein the second end of the frame is elongated and configured to permit the user to grasp the second end of the frame and move it relative to the body of the user. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110174572 | Attachable Arrangement - An attachable arrangement, including a plurality of straps removably attachable to a body of a user. The plurality of straps includes: at least one strap removably attachable around a first leg of the user; and at least one strap removably attachable around a second leg of the user. When attached, the at least one strap extends around the leg of the user in a direction of equal to or less than about 30° from a substantially horizontal line perpendicular to a substantially vertical axis extending down the leg of the user. A full body harness is also disclosed. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110174573 | Chest Strap Arrangement for an Attachable Arrangement - A chest strap arrangement for an attachable arrangement removably attachable to a user and having a first torso strap and a second torso strap. The chest strap arrangement includes: a strap member with a first portion and a second portion; a first buckle having at least one substantially horizontal slot through which the first torso strap extends; and a second buckle having at least one substantially horizontal slot through which the second torso strap extends. In one embodiment, the cross sectional thickness of at least a portion of an outer end area of a buckle is greater than the cross sectional thickness of at least a portion of an inner end area of the buckle. | 07-21-2011 |
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| 20100015854 | Connectors for electrically active grid - The invention includes an electrified framework system having a plurality of grid members which form a grid framework. A conductive material is disposed on a surface of at least one of the plurality of grid members as shown throughout the drawings. The system includes connectors which provide low voltage power connections. For example, the connectors bring power from a power supply to the conductive material disposed on the grid framework and/or the connectors provide electrical connections between the conductive material on the grid framework and various devices. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100132281 | Electrically Powerable Grid Element - An electrically powerable grid element having first and second conductive members of opposing polarity. The grid element includes first and second electrical access slots which expose the conductive members. The grid element includes a tap which has a conductor engaging means which forms an electrical connection with the first and second conductors via the first and second electrical access slots. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100146885 | Connector support clip for use in an electrified grid framework - The invention includes an electrified framework system having a plurality of grid members which form a grid framework. A conductive material is disposed on a surface of at least one of the plurality of grid members as shown throughout the drawings. The system includes connectors which provide electrical connections between the conductive material on the grid framework and various electrical fixtures. The electrified framework system includes a support clip for supporting depending articles suspended from the grid framework into a room space. The support clip does not interfere with the electrical and mechanical actuator controlling the connector and grid interface connection mechanism. The support clip attaches the connector to the grid element such that the connector, and any device attached thereto, will not inadvertently become detached from the grid element during a seismic event. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100229475 | Grid framework accessories - The present invention is directed to accessories which are attached to the support grid members of a grid framework system. The accessories are a means to insulate electrified conductors attached to the support grid members from other conductive items located proximate thereto, a management device for cables and wires, and a retention device for fixedly attaching a component to the grid framework system. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100240234 | Internal bus bar and an electrical interconnection means therefor - An electrified framework system for bringing power and/or signal to electrically powered devices is provided. The system includes at least one longitudinally extending electrified bus bar. The bus bar has a housing which includes a pair of conductors positioned therein. Each conductor has a mating surface which provides a continuous conductive path for attachment of devices. The system also includes a means to bring electricity to the conductors without interfering with the mating surface of the conductors and thereby creating an unavailable point for electrical connection. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20110300726 | Connectors for electrically active grid - The invention includes an electrified framework system having a plurality of grid members which form a grid framework. A conductive material is disposed on a surface of at least one of the plurality of grid members as shown throughout the drawings. The system includes connectors which provide low voltage power connections. For example, the connectors bring power from a power supply to the conductive material disposed on the grid framework and/or the connectors provide electrical connections between the conductive material on the grid framework and various devices. | 12-08-2011 |
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| 20080213456 | Bars and Confectioneries Containing Cocoa Solids Having A High Cocoa Polyphenol Content and Sterol/Stanol Esters and Processes for Their Preparation - Processes are provided for preparing ready-to-eat health bars such as chocolate granola bars and chocolate confectioneries such as dark or milk chocolate chews. The bars and confectioneries contain sterol ester(s) and/or stanol esters and cocoa solids having a high cocoa procyanidin content. The cocoa solids are pretreated with the sterol/stanol ester(s) or other edible oils or fats during the preparation of the products to prevent the loss of cocoa procyanidins. Other particulate antioxidants can be pretreated with food grade fats and/or oils or emulsifiers such as lecithin to conserve their effectiveness. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080268133 | Processes for Making Chocolate - Cocoa components having enhanced levels of cocoa polyphenols, processes for producing the cocoa components while conserving a significant amount of the cocoa polyphenols, compositions containing the cocoa components or the cocoa polyphenols, and methods of using the cocoa components or the cocoa polyphenols for improving the health of a mammal are described. The cocoa components include partially and fully defatted cocoa solids, cocoa nibs and fractions derived therefrom, cocoa polyphenol extracts, cocoa butter, chocolate liquors, and mixtures thereof. The invention provides processes for extracting fat from cocoa beans and for otherwise processing cocoa beans to yield a cocoa component having conserved concentrations of polyphenols relative to the starting materials. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090069414 | Epicatechin and vasodilation - This invention relates to compositions comprising epicatechin and method of use of such compositions for inducing vasodilation of blood vessels in humans and veterinary animals. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090117072 | Treatment of periodontal disease - This invention relates to a method of therapeutic or prophylactic treatment of periodontal disease comprising administering to a subject in need thereof epicatechin and/or catechin and/or a polymeric compound of formula A | 05-07-2009 |
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| 20100018707 | METHOD OF FRACTURING USING ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT PROPPANT SUSPENSIONS AND GASEOUS STREAMS - In a method of hydraulically fracturing a hydrocarbon-bearing subterranean formation, a proppant stage is introduced into the fracture which contains a gaseous fluid and an ultra lightweight proppant suspended in a viscosified aqueous fluid. The gaseous fluid of the proppant stage contains at least about 90 volume percent of the combination of gaseous fluid and aqueous fluid. A pad fluid may first be introduced into the formation, the pad fluid containing a gaseous fluid and, optionally, an aqueous fluid. The gaseous fluid of the pad fluid mixture typically contains at least 70 volume percent of the mixture. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20110168396 | METHOD OF FRACTURING USING ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT PROPPANT SUSPENSIONS AND GASEOUS STREAMS - In a method of hydraulically fracturing a hydrocarbon-bearing subterranean formation, a proppant stage is introduced into the fracture which contains a gaseous fluid and an ultra lightweight proppant suspended in a viscosified aqueous fluid. The gaseous fluid of the proppant stage contains at least about 90 volume percent of the combination of gaseous fluid and aqueous fluid. A pad fluid may first be introduced into the formation, the pad fluid containing a gaseous fluid and, optionally, an aqueous fluid. The gaseous fluid of the pad fluid mixture typically contains at least 70 volume percent of the mixture. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20130032346 | METHOD OF FRACTURING USING ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT PROPPANT SUSPENSIONS AND GASEOUS STREAMS - In a method of hydraulically fracturing a hydrocarbon-bearing subterranean formation, a proppant stage is introduced into the fracture which contains a gaseous fluid and an ultra lightweight proppant suspended in a viscosified aqueous fluid. The gaseous fluid of the proppant stage contains at least about 90 volume percent of the combination of gaseous fluid and aqueous fluid. A pad fluid may first be introduced into the formation, the pad fluid containing a gaseous fluid and, optionally, an aqueous fluid. The gaseous fluid of the pad fluid mixture typically contains at least 70 volume percent of the mixture. | 02-07-2013 |
