02nd week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 45 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130012342 | UNIVERSAL WEIGHTED LACROSSE TRAINING HANDLE - A weighted lacrosse stick training handle that can replace the handle of any conventional lacrosse stick comprising a solid core, and a neck provided with fastening means, which permit said universal weighted lacrosse training handle to fit into and removably secure to the head of said any conventional lacrosse stick. The fastening means on said neck comprise a plurality of internally threaded bores and at least one machine screw. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012343 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ARCHERY EQUIPMENT - An apparatus is configured for inclusion in an arrow. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a sensor configured to provide data concerning one or more flight characteristics of the arrow in flight and a communication link coupled to the sensor, the communication link configured to communicate the data to a device external to the arrow. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012344 | BASEBALL WITH IMPROVED CORE AND ENHANCED DURABILITY - A baseball capable of being tested under ASTM F1887-09 wherein the baseball is projected at a strike plate at a speed of approximately 60 mph to measure the COR of the baseball. The baseball includes a core formed of a diene-based rubber composition, at least one layer of yarn surrounding the core, and a cover assembly surrounding the one layer of yarn. The core has a diameter of less than 2.0 inches and a weight less than 1.5 ounces. The baseball has a circumference of less than 9.5 inches and a weight of less than 5.5 ounces. The baseball has an initial COR value when tested in accordance with ASTM F1887-09 and a second COR value measured after the baseball has undergone at least 60 impacts of approximately 60 mph against the strike plate. The second COR value is greater than 95 percent of the initial COR value. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012345 | Valve For A Ball And Method For Manufacturing Same - A valve for a ball includes a casing and a core. The core is arranged at least partially inside the casing. The core comprises a first sealing area with a plurality of sections which have alternating concave and convex curvatures. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012346 | VEHICLE ROTATING ELECTRICAL MACHINE AND CAP STRUCTURE OF PULLEY FOR THE SAME - A vehicle rotating electrical machine includes a pulley unit and a cap that covers an opening portion of the pulley unit. The pulley unit includes a pulley shaft that has a hollow cylindrical shape and is mechanically connected to a rotation shaft. On an inner peripheral surface of the pulley shaft, a polygonally-shaped hole portion, a first and a second circular hole portions, and an inner diameter thread portion are formed. The cap includes a planar section and a plurality of pillar sections. The planar section covers the opening portion. The pillar sections extend from the planar section to the inner diameter thread portion, and include a bulge portion that bulges outward in a radial direction of the pulley shaft. The bulge portion is located at a position corresponding to the second circular hole portion in a state where the opening portion is covered by the planar section. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012347 | Multi-Mode Powersplit Powertrain for Electric Vehicle - A powertrain includes a countershaft, a gearset including a sun gear, a carrier connected to an engine, a ring gear releaseably held against rotation and connectable to the countershaft, and pinions supported on the carrier and meshing with the sun gear and ring gear, an electric machine connected to the sun gear and connectable to the countershaft, and a second electric machine driveably connected to the countershaft. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012348 | Epicyclic Arrangements and Related Systems and Methods - System comprising an epicyclic arrangement. In some embodiments, the epicyclic arrangement can comprise: a first input element; a second input element fixed to an input drive shaft; a carrier that includes at least a portion that is disposed axially between the first and second input elements, the carrier being connected to an output member; and planets associated with the carrier. Some embodiments of the present systems comprise a housing in which the epicyclic arrangement is disposed; and/or fluid contained within the housing. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012349 | GEAR TRAIN UNIT AND ARRANGEMENT FOR A STAMPING PRESS - The invention relates to a gear train unit comprising a plurality of planetary gear train stages, which are connected one after the other and which each comprise a ring gear ( | 2013-01-10 |
20130012350 | WHEEL HUB DRIVE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - The invention relates to a wheel hub drive for a motor vehicle, having a motor, in particular an electric motor, which is connected to an input element of a transmission so as to exercise a driving effect, wherein the transmission has an output element, which is connected to a shaft section, by means of which a wheel of the motor vehicle can be driven. A sensor is furthermore provided for monitoring the rotational speed of the drive, comprising a sensor element arranged in a manner fixed against rotation and a rotatable sensor element. The rotatable sensor element is connected to the output element for conjoint rotation. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012351 | POWERTRAIN OF AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A powertrain of an automatic transmission includes a first planetary gear set having first, second, and third operating members, a second planetary gear set having fourth, fifth, and sixth operating members, and third planetary gear set having seventh, eighth, and ninth operating members, the fourth and seventh operating members being fixedly interconnected, the fifth and ninth operating members being fixedly interconnected, the third and eighth operating members being selectively interconnected, the second and seventh operating members being selectively interconnected, the second and sixth operating members being selectively interconnected, wherein a transmission case is fixedly connected to the first operating member and selectively connected to the seventh and eighth operating members, an input shaft is fixedly connected to the third operating member and selectively connected to the seventh operating member, and an output shaft is fixedly connected to the ninth operating member. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012352 | TRANSFER GEAR-BOX - The present invention relates to a transfer gear-box having a casing, an input shaft, a rear output shaft, a front output shaft, and two planet gear sets,
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20130012353 | CONTROL DEVICE - A control device that controls a vehicle drive device, including a rotary electric machine and internal combustion engine that drive wheels, a first friction engagement device and a second friction engagement device. The control device is configured to execute rotational state control in which a rotational state of the rotary electric machine is controlled so as to establish a target rotational state with the second friction engagement device in a slip engagement state, and hydraulic pressure regulation control in which a hydraulic pressure supplied to the second friction engagement device is controlled on the basis of torque of the rotary electric machine produced during the rotational state control after the first friction engagement device is transitioned to a direct engagement state while the second friction engagement device is transitioned from the slip engagement state to a direct engagement state. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012354 | FLUID PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICE FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A fluid pressure control device for an automatic transmission that transfers power from a motor via a friction engagement element, including: a first pump actuated by the power from the motor; a pressure regulator that regulates pressure of a working fluid pumped from the first pump; a first flow passage connected to an output port of the pressure regulator; a second flow passage connected to a fluid pressure chamber of the friction engagement element; a switcher that establishes and blocks connection between the first flow passage and the second flow passage; a second pump actuated by supply of electric power and capable of supplying the working fluid to the second flow passage with connection between the first flow passage and the second flow passage blocked by the switcher; and a pressure accumulator that accumulates pressure of the working fluid. The pressure accumulator is connected to the first flow passage. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012355 | Controlling Vehicle Creep - A method for controlling vehicle creep includes controlling motor speed to produce the desired creep speed, if desired creep speed exceeds vehicle speed; controlling motor torque to produce the desired wheel torque, if desired wheel torque exceeds actual wheel torque; and controlling motor torque to decelerate the vehicle to creep speed, if vehicle speed is decreasing and exceeds the desired speed. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012356 | SHIFT CONTROLLER FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A shift controller for an automatic transmission capable of automatically shifting up in a manual mode is provided. In the shift controller, a hysteresis between an automatic upshift line and a downshift permission line is set to be smaller as the accelerator opening degree decreases. As a result, when the accelerator opening degree is larger and therefore hunting is more likely to occur, it is possible to avoid an excessively small time interval between a downshift and an upshift. On the other hand, when the accelerator opening degree is smaller and therefore hunting is less likely to occur, a manual downshift permission region can be expanded to a higher rotational speed region, whereby a driver's manual downshift request can be satisfied in a higher vehicle speed region. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012357 | FITNESS EQUIPMENT INCORPORATED WITH CONTENT CONTROL OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - In a fitness equipment that provides a user with walking, running, or bicycling exercises, signals generated by a driving device corresponding to the forward/backward movement of the user is converted into the forward/backward control of an electronic game or the up/down scrolling control of the content of an application of an electronic device, such that the user is capable of enjoying the content control while physically exercising, which beats boredom of just exercising. On the other hand, content control of the electronic device transferred from manual operation to movement on the fitness equipment provides fitness objectives when using the electronic device. Furthermore, the resemblance between the movement of walking, running, or bicycling of the user and the movement of the figures in the electronic games or the scrolling of the content of the application adds to similarity, sense of presence, and convenience. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012358 | Combined Beverage Holder and Exercise Apparatus - An apparatus is disclosed which combines a beverage holder (e.g. a mug) with a compressible device (i.e. a gripper or handgrip) that is usable as an exercise apparatus for a users hands, wrists or forearms. This dual purpose apparatus can function not only as a mug or insulator but also a squeezable exercise device where by flexing and relaxing a user's hand the user conditions their hands, wrists or forearms. The device may also include lights or audio. In some embodiments the handgrip may be detachably attached to the beverage container to allow the independent use of the holder and handgrip. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012359 | Sensor for Fitness Equipment - An exercise machine has a rotating joint with an accelerometer mounted on the rotating joint. A microprocessor converts the signal from the accelerometer into a distance measurement based on the machine characteristics. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012360 | Portable gymnastic device - A portable gymnastic device comprising a suspension means having two opposed and complementary rigid hooks, which are pivotally connected together and to a U-shaped frame by a pin. Hooked upper ends of the hooks are engaged over a horizontal cross member of the doorframe or a horizontal bar. The hooks are normally biased to a closed position permanently by the spring. A rope is connected with the U-shaped frame by a knot, which is placed on a top end of the rope. A handle is connected with a bottom end of the rope by suitable means such as a cam within the handle. On the bottom end of the rope several handles may be set on different levels to accommodate different height users and different exercises. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012361 | Color Changing Gyroscopic Exerciser - A gyroscopic wrist exerciser has a transparent plastic housing and a gyroscopic rotor mounted on an axle rotating on a primary axis of rotation about the axle. Ends of the axle are extended into a circumferential housing groove disposed on an inside surface of the transparent plastic housing to rotate in a secondary axis of rotation about the circumferential groove to provide precession of the gyroscopic rotor. A permanent magnet cooperating with a coil produces an electric current proportional to the speed of the rotor. A microcontroller connected to and powered by the coil has three separate outputs, namely a first output, a second output and a third output which receive degrees of voltage depending upon an input voltage from the coil. A first LED chip, a second LED chip, and a third LED chip are connected to the microcontroller at the three outputs. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012362 | HAND REHABILITATION DEVICE - A hand rehabilitation device includes a base having an arm support. A first actuator is mounted to the base and includes a first output end. A second actuator is connected to the first output end of the first actuator and includes a second output end. A handle is connected to the second output end. One of the first and second output ends rotates about an axis. The other of the first and second output ends reciprocates in a direction. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012363 | Selective stride elliptical exercise apparatus - The present invention relates to a standup exercise apparatus that simulates walking and jogging with arm exercise. More particularly, the present invention relates to an exercise machine having separately supported pedals for the feet and arm exercise coordinated with the motion of the feet where the pedal stride length is determined by the movements of an operator. Crank arms are positioned on the framework forward the operator at a height comparable to the pedals. A hydraulic crossover assembly causes the handles to move in opposing directions. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012364 | Training Sled - A training sled and service promote proper form when running. The training sled is configurable for adding weights in some embodiments to increase friction and provide for weight-training by lifting portions of the sled. Sled components are slidably or pivotably connected to permit lifting a shoulder member of the sled to different heights for exercise, and to achieve an optimal training angle for an athlete to train. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012365 | Kettlebell Accessories - Kettlebell (weight training) exercise equipment to protect an athlete's body from injury and to improve exercise/training form may include palm, wrist and/or forearm protectors in a glove-like form, or the kettlebells themselves may be fitted with suitable padding materials to achieve similar effect. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012366 | EXERCISE APPARATUS FOR EXERCISING - An exercise apparatus used for exercise and more specifically musculoskeletal physical therapy and rehabilitation purposes. The exercise apparatus particularly, but not exclusively, uses a combination of weight, a structure adapted for weight training by a person, and a means to suspend the weight wherein the suspended weight is adapted to have motion in the x, y and z axis during an exercise movement that results in increased joint strength and decreased joint pain during and after physical therapy and rehabilitation exercises. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012367 | ERGONOMICALLY SHAPED KETTLEBELL - The present invention relates to an ergonomically shaped kettlebell apparatus that saves the user's hands and wrists from common injuries that occur during kettlebell workouts. The kettlebell includes one or more handle cutouts and an angled backside. The handle cutouts are shaped to reduce the heavy friction that kettlebells apply to the user's hands, especially the outside of the pinky fingers during a two handed kettlebell swing, which typically causes friction hotspots. The angled backside shaves down between approximately a quarter of an inch to two inches off the back half of the kettlebell, such that it is shaped to reduce the stress and impact placed on the back of the user's wrist and forearm during a kettlebell flipping motion such as a one handed kettlebell snatch or when the kettlebell is held in an upright position, which typically causes wrist and forearm injuries. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012368 | Apparatus For Stretching and Yoga and Method Of Using - An apparatus for stretching and yoga and method of use for the same. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a cord, one or more protuberances along the length of the cord, a loop at the first end of the cord, and an end piece at the second end of the cord. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes a loop at the first end of the cord and a loop at the second end of the cord. The apparatus allows a practitioner to extend her reach, e.g., behind her back, over her head, or beyond her legs. The protuberances allow the practitioner to make certain adjustments before or during the yoga or exercise. After some practice, the practitioner may be able to shift from using one protuberance to using the next protuberance. By using the next protuberance, the practitioner will either stretch further or receive less assistance, depending on the exercise being performed. The apparatus may be used in performing yoga, exercise, or physical therapy, as well as in the transportation or storage of a yoga or exercise mat. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012369 | EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device comprising a moveable frame, a control grip and wheel means, in which the control grip is carried on the frame, in which the frame is mounted for movement on the wheel means, and in which the wheel means is moveable along a first line of direction and along at least one further line of direction. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012370 | SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SHEET FOLDING METHOD - According to one embodiment, a sheet processing apparatus includes a folding unit, a fold reinforcing roller, a driving circuit, and a controller. The folding unit folds a sheet bundle to form a fold. The fold reinforcing roller nips the fold of the sheet bundle having the fold formed thereon and conveyed to a fold reinforcing position, reciprocatingly moves along the direction of the fold, and reinforces the fold of the sheet bundle. The driving circuit drives the fold reinforcing roller along the direction of the fold. The controller controls the number of times of the reciprocating movement of the fold reinforcing roller on the basis of a value of an electric current of the driving circuit flowing when the fold reinforcing roller that starts driving from a standby position rides over an end of the sheet bundle. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012371 | Centrifuge System and Method - A centrifuge may include a bowl operative to rotate with respect to a stationary portion. The centrifuge may include at least one vibration sensor operative to generate vibration data representative of vibrational movement of portions of the centrifuge. The processor may monitor the vibration data as the bowl is being filled with a fluid. The processor may cause a drive device to increase the rotational speed of the bowl responsive to determining from the vibration data that the bowl has becoming substantially filled with a fluid. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012372 | METHODS FOR REMEDIATING DRILL CUTTINGS AND OTHER PARTICULATE MATERIALS - Methods for separating liquids, such as oils from solids, such as drill cuttings, apply a centrifuge to process a solids-enriched output of a fluids/solid separation device. The centrifuge may be a horizontal decanter-type centrifuge. The output may be heated. In example implementations the centrifuge has a bowl angle of four degrees or less and a low fluid depth of two inches or less. The fluids/solids separation device may comprise a shale shaker and/or a main centrifuge for example. The output material may have a relatively high initial solids content, such as 50% or more. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012373 | S-TRIAZINE SUNSCREENS BEARING HINDERED PARA-AMINOBENZALMALONATE/PARA-AMINOBENZALMALONAMIDE AND AMINOBENZOATE/AMINOBENZAMIDE SUBSTITUENTS - Novel s-triazine sunscreens have the structural formula (I): | 2013-01-10 |
20130012374 | PACKAGE FOR THE STORAGE OF WASTE - A package for storing radioactive waste, which is suitable for safe, ultra-long ultimate disposal having a moisture-impermeable, corrosion-resistant graphite matrix and metal-encased waste products, which are embedded into the matrix. A method for producing such packages is also part of the invention. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012375 | ULTRA HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE CATALYSTS AND PROCESSES FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF - Disclosed herein is a process for preparation of an ultra high molecular weight polyethylene catalyst, comprising: (1) under inert atmosphere, dispersing a magnesium halide in an inert solvent; (2) adding an alcohol to react with the magnesium halide, to form a solution or dispersion of a magnesium halide-alcohol adduct; (3) adding an alkyl aluminum halide to react with the magnesium halide-alcohol adduct, to form an intermediate product; (4) optionally, subjecting the intermediate product to an ultrasonic wave treatment; (5) adding a titanium compound to perform Ti-supporting reaction; (6) optionally, subjecting the reaction mixture from step (5) to an ultrasonic wave treatment; and (7) recovering solid particles, to obtain the ultra high molecular weight polyethylene catalyst, wherein at least one of steps (4) and (6) is present. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012376 | Phyllosilicate-Based Compositions and Methods of Making the Same for Catalytic Pyrolysis of Biomass - A process for producing catalyst for biomass catalytic cracking is disclosed herein. The process includes modifying a phyllosilicate to produce a modified phyllosilicate having an improved yield of a pyrolysis reaction. The modification of the phyllosilicate includes leaching the clay with an acid or basic solution to form a leached clay preparation, calcining the leached clay and contacting the treated clay with a suspension comprising metal ions for ion-exchange. The modified clay catalyst can then be mixed with inorganic materials such as zeolites and dried to form fluidizable microspheres. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012377 | BaX TYPE ZEOLITE GRANULE AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING THE SAME - The present invention provides a method for preparing a BaX type zeolite granules comprising: adding a carbohydrate-based molding promoter to NaX type zeolite powder and thereto subsequently spraying and blending alumina sol and silica sol to form granules of the mixture; heating the formed granules to convert the alumina and silica component to aluminosilica so as to generate pores inside the formed granules; hydrothermally treating the resulted granules in a sodium hydroxide aqueous solution under the conditions for zeolite synthesis, thereby converting a portion of the aluminosilica to zeolite; and carrying out ion-exchanging by Ba ions. The present invention also provides BaX type zeolite granules which have excellent strength and can be suitably used as an adsorbent in simulated moving bed (SMB) application. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012378 | Coating Suspension for Coating Catalyst Substrates - A coating suspension for coating catalyst substrates comprises at least two different particulate metal and/or semi-metal oxides with a sedimentation mass (M | 2013-01-10 |
20130012379 | MODIFIED SOL-GEL DERIVED SORBENT MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - Disclosed is a swellable, sorbent material formed of a sol-gel derived composition having a porous matrix and a sorbent property modifier intermixed with at least a portion of the porous matrix. The sorbent property modifier modifies a sorbent property of the sorbent material when compared to the same sorbent property of the corresponding, unmodified sol-gel derived composition. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012380 | Pyridazine Compounds For Controlling Invertebrate Pests - The present invention relates to pyridazine compounds of formulae I or II and the salts thereof, the N-oxides thereof and the salts of the N-oxides thereof, | 2013-01-10 |
20130012381 | Pyridazine Compounds for Controlling Invertebrate Pests - The present invention relates to pyridazine compounds of formulae I or II and the salts and N-oxides thereof, | 2013-01-10 |
20130012382 | Pyridazine Compounds for Controlling Invertebrate Pests - The present invention relates to pyridazine compounds of formulae I or II and the salts and N-oxides thereof, | 2013-01-10 |
20130012383 | USE OF AMINOCARBOXYLATES IN AGRICULTURE - Use of formulations comprising
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20130012384 | Spiroheterocyclic Tetronic Acid Derivatives - The present invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I), | 2013-01-10 |
20130012385 | PESTICIDES AND USES THEREOF - The invention disclosed in this document is related to field of pesticides and their use in controlling pests. In particular compounds having the following formula are disclosed. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012386 | Methods For Controlling Pests - Ready-to-use foamable pesticide compositions that contain a particulate pesticide suspended therein and applicators for dispensing such compositions. Methods for treating pests such as arthropods by contacting pests with such compositions are also provided. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012387 | Biocide Compositions Comprising Glycerol(Ether)Phosphates - Suggested are biocide compositions, comprising (a) Glycerol(ether)phosphates; (b) Biocides and optionally (c) Oil components or co-solvents and/or (d) Emulsifiers. The compositions show excellent adjuvant and complexing properties. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012388 | Pyrazinothiazines Having Herbicidal Action - Substituted pyridazines of the formula I | 2013-01-10 |
20130012389 | Substituted Pyridazines Having Herbicidal Action - Substituted pyridazines of the formula I | 2013-01-10 |
20130012390 | Novel Heterocyclic Alkanol Derivatives - The present invention relates to novel heterocyclic alkanol derivatives, to processes for preparing these compounds, to compositions comprising these compounds and to their use as biologically active compounds, in particular for controlling harmful microorganisms in crop protection and in the protection of materials and as plant growth regulators. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012391 | Biocide Compositions - Described is a biocide composition, comprising: a herbicide; a fatty acid amide; a fatty acid; and optionally an emulsifier and/or a polyol. The composition exhibits an improved stability, especially at lower temperatures, and is both environmentally friendly and non-toxic. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012392 | SUPERCONDUCTING SWITCH, SUPERCONDUCTING MAGNET AND MRI - A superconducting switch is provided in which the structural strength of the superconducting switch is kept, and thermal efficiency between a superconducting film and a heater is high when an ON state (superconducting state) and an OFF state (normal conducting state) of the superconducting switch are switched. The superconducting switch includes a substrate, a heater for generating heat by energization, a conductive film, and a MgB | 2013-01-10 |
20130012393 | APPARATUS TO CONFINE A PLURALITY OF CHARGED PARTICLES - The present invention is an apparatus to confine a plurality of charged particles that include a plurality of coil heads that includes a plurality of superconducting coils, a bobbin and a plurality of insulation material and a plurality of support legs that include 2 support legs that are in conductive contact with each coil head and 2 support legs that are in physical contact with each coil head. The apparatus includes a base with a cryocooler inlet and a vacuum flange and a conductive cold element that is in the interior of the base, the conductive cold element is attached to the conductive rods of the 2 support legs that are in conductive contact with each coil head and the superconducting coils. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012394 | SUPERCONDUCTING ACCELERATOR CAVITY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUPERCONDUCTING ACCELERATOR CAVITY - Provided is a superconducting accelerator cavity and a method thereof with which product reliability can be enhanced and manufacturing costs can be reduced. A method of manufacturing a superconducting accelerator cavity includes a beam-pipe forming stage of forming a beam pipe by processing a superconducting material into a tube shape; an end-plate joining stage of joining, by welding, an inner circumferential surface of an end plate formed in a shape of a ring that forms an end of a jacket, which accommodates coolant, to an outer circumferential portion of an end in the beam pipe formed in the beam-pipe forming stage; and an end-cell joining stage of joining, by welding, an iris portion of an end cell, which is formed of a superconducting material in a shape of a ring so as to form a cavity portion, to an inner circumferential portion of the end of the beam pipe. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012395 | SUPERCONDUCTING WIRE AND THE PROCESS OF MANUFACTURE - A superconducting wire which is obtained by a heat treatment at a lower temperature than related art and has a high critical current density, and the process of manufacture can be provided by causing a compound expressed by the following formula (1) to be contained: | 2013-01-10 |
20130012396 | COVERING MATERIAL, SUPERCONDUCTING ELECTRIC WIRE AND ELECTRICAL DEVICE - Provided is a covering material, in which the covering material is a covering material for covering a superconducting wire, and a tensile modulus of elasticity at 25° C. is 6.0 GPa or less. Further provided is also a superconducting electric wire, which includes the covering material and a superconducting wire covered with the covering material. Still further provided is an electrical device produced by using the superconducting electric wire. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012397 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUPERCONDUCTING ACCELERATOR CAVITY - Provided is a method of manufacturing a superconducting accelerator cavity in which a plurality of half cells having opening portions (equator portions and iris portions) at both ends thereof in an axial direction are placed one after another in the axial direction, contact portions where the corresponding opening portions come into contact with each other are joined by welding, and thus, a superconducting accelerator cavity is manufactured, the half cells to be joined are arranged so that the axial direction thereof extends in a vertical direction; and concave portions that are concave towards an outer side are also formed at inner circumferential surfaces located below the contact portions of the half cells positioned at a bottom; and the contact portions are joined from outside by penetration welding. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012398 | Methods for small RNA sequencing - Next generation sequencing technologies are becoming a preferred method for sequencing nucleic acids and profiling miRNAs. Experimental results disclosed herein show that the most common platform for preparing nucleic acids such as miRNAs for sequencing introduces serious biases. Provided herein are compositions and methods for improved sequencing and miRNA profiling using a set of customized ligation adaptors. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012399 | SEQUENCING METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS - Provided herein are compositions, systems, methods and kits useful for obtaining sequence information from a nucleic acid molecule. In some embodiments, the compositions, systems, methods and kits are useful for sequencing of natural or modified nucleic acids. In some embodiments, the compositions, systems, methods and kits relate to bi-directional sequencing of nucleic acids. In some embodiments, the compositions, systems, methods and kits relate to sequencing of nucleic acids linked to a solid support. In some embodiments, the methods useful for obtaining sequence information from a nucleic acid molecule include label-free or ion-based sequencing methods. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012400 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SEPARATING MOLECULAR TARGETS IN A COMPLEX MIXTURE - The invention relates to a method of analysing molecular targets contained in a complex mixture, comprising the following steps consisting in: a) bringing the mixture of molecular targets to be analysed into contact with an array of different types of primary probes, whereby each type of primary probe forming the array can bind specifically to a type of target selected from among the molecular targets, under conditions that enable specific binding between the molecular targets and the primary probes; b) optionally eliminating the primary probes that are not bound specifically to a molecular target; c) separating the molecular targets and the primary probes which are bound specifically in a probe/target complex, such as to recover the array of primary probes representing a fingerprint of the molecular targets to be analysed; and d) quantitatively analysing the primary probes eluted in step c. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012401 | SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISMS ASSOCIATED WITH DIETARY WEIGHT LOSS - The present invention relates to genetic polymorphisms associated with obesity and obesity-related phenotypes and their use in predicting if an individual successfully completes a dietary weight loss intervention program. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012402 | BIOMARKERS - The invention relates to a method of diagnosing or monitoring schizophrenia or other psychotic disorder. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012403 | Compositions and Methods for Identifying Autism Spectrum Disorders - The compositions and methods described are directed to microRNA chips having a plurality of different oligonucleotides with specificity for genes associated with autism spectrum disorders. The invention further provides methods of identifying microRNA profiles for neurological and psychiatric conditions including autism spectrum disorders, methods of treating such conditions, and methods of identifying therapeutics for the treatment of such neurological and psychiatric conditions. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012404 | CULTURE METHOD, EVALUATION METHOD AND STORAGE METHOD FOR CANCER-TISSUE-DERIVED CELL MASS OR AGGREGATED CANCER CELL MASS - It is intended to provide a method for culturing a novel cancer tissue-derived cell mass or a novel aggregated cancer cell mass that can reflect the behavior of cancer cells accurately in vivo. First, a cancer tissue-derived cell mass or an aggregated cancer cell mass is prepared from an individual. The novel cancer tissue-derived cell mass or the novel aggregated cancer cell mass is cultured, and the properties are evaluated using the cultured cell mass. Examples of the evaluation of properties include the evaluation of genes and the evaluation of culture conditions. In addition, the cancer tissue-derived cell mass or the aggregated cancer cell mass can be stored. It is possible to establish an optimal therapeutic method for an individual efficiently by linking the clinical information or the genetic information on the individual to the stored cancer tissue-derived cell mass or the stored aggregated cancer cell mass. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012405 | Circulating miRNA Biomaker Signatures - Methods for diagnosis and surveillance of complex multi-factorial disorders such as cancer by screening of easily accessible biomarkers are disclosed. Highly stable cell free Circulating Nucleic Acids (CNA) present as both RNA and DNA species have been discovered in the blood and plasma of humans. Correlations between tumor-associated genomic/epigenetic/transcriptional changes and alterations in CNA levels are strong predictors of the utility of this biomarker class as clinical indicators. Methods for using microRNAs (miRNAs) representing a class of naturally occurring small non-coding RNAs of 19-25 nt as markers that can associate their specific expression profiles with cancer development are disclosed. Methods for isolating plasma fractions for the study of miRNA biomarkers and for measurement of circulating miRNA levels are disclosed. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012406 | METHODS AND KITS FOR MULTIPLEX AMPLIFICATION OF SHORT TANDEM REPEAT LOCI - Methods and materials are disclosed for use in simultaneously amplifying at least 11 specific STR loci of genomic DNA in a single multiplex reaction, as are methods and materials for use in the analysis of the products of such reactions. Included in the present invention are materials and methods for the simultaneous amplification of 16 specific loci in a single multiplex reaction, comprising the 10 AmpFlSTR® SGMplus® STR loci, the Amelogenin locus, and 5 new STR loci, including methods and materials for the analysis of these loci. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012407 | METHODS FOR PREDICTING RESPONSE OF TRIPLE-NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER TO THERAPY - The present invention provides compositions and methods for detecting the expression and/or activation levels of components of signal transduction pathways in tumor cells such as triple-negative metastatic breast tumor cells. Information on the expression and/or activation levels of components of signal transduction pathways derived from use of the present invention can be used for cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and in the design of cancer treatments. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012408 | METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF ONSET RISK OF GLAUCOMA - A method of determining the presence or the absence of a glaucoma risk by detecting in vitro an allele and/or a genotype of a single nucleotide polymorphism, comparing the allele and/or the genotype detected with at least one of an allele and/or a genotype with a high-risk allele, wherein the presence of a glaucoma risk is determined in a case where the allele detected is the high-risk allele, or the presence of a glaucoma risk is determined in a case where the genotype detected is a homozygote of the genotype comprising the high-risk allele or a heterozygote when the high-risk allele complies with a dominant genetic model, or the presence of a glaucoma risk is determined in a case where the genotype detected is a homozygote of the genotype comprising the high-risk allele when the high-risk allele complies with a recessive genetic model. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012409 | Diagnostic and Prognostic Markers for Cancer - Compositions and methods useful for diagnosis and prognosis of cancer are provided. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012410 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR DETECTING COLORECTAL CANCER AND ADENOMA - The present invention provides methods and materials related to the detection of colorectal neoplasm-specific markers (e.g., markers associated with colorectal cancer, markers associated with adenoma) in or associated with a subject's stool sample. In particular, the present invention provides methods and materials for identifying mammals (e.g., humans) having a colorectal neoplasm by detecting the presence and level of indicators of colorectal neoplasia such as, for example, long DNA (e.g., quantified by Alu PCR) and the presence and level of tumor-associated gene alterations (e.g., mutations in KRAS, APC, melanoma antigen gene, p53, BRAF, BAT26, PIK3CA) or epigenetic alterations (e.g., DNA methylation) (e.g., CpG methylation) (e.g., CpG methylation in coding or regulatory regions of bmp-3, bmp-4, SFRP2, vimentin, septin9, ALX4, EYA4, TFPI2, NDRG4, FOXE1) in DNA from a stool sample obtained from the mammal. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012411 | TESTING A PATIENT POPULATION HAVING A CARDIOVASCULAR CONDITION FOR DRUG EFFICACY - Lumenectomy material is tested to determine the efficacy of a test drug in a patient population having a cardiovascular condition. The material is removed from at least a first and a second patient and tested for one or more markers of a cardiovascular condition. The first patient is administered the test drug, and the second patient is administered a placebo. At a later date, more lumenectomy material is removed and tested for the same marker or markers. The presence, absence or amount of the markers is compared in the first patient receiving the drug and the second patient receiving the placebo to determine whether the drug is effective in the patient population. The drugs tested include drugs believed to be effective in treating a cardiovascular condition. The markers used can include any marker that can indicate the effectiveness of the drug being tested. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012412 | MARKER FOR DIAGNOSIS OF BREAST CANCER, TEST METHOD, AND TEST KIT - An embodiment of the present invention provides a marker, a test method, and a test kit which can detect the onset of breast cancer that cannot be detected by palpation or mammography examination or breast cancer in an early stage (clinical stage 0), which are simple, and which have high reliability. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012413 | IN VITRO ASSAYS FOR ENRICHING AND DETERMINING THE CLONOGENIC POTENTIAL OF STEM CELLS - A method of enriching stem or progenitor cells that includes growing a heterogeneous cell sample comprising stem and/or progenitor cells on a first substrate that is hydrophobic and has an elastic modulus less than about 100 MPa; recovering the heterogeneous cell sample from the first substrate; growing the recovered heterogeneous cell sample on a second substrate that is hydrophilic and has an elastic modulus higher than the elastic modulus of the first substrate to produce a subpopulation of nonadherent cells and a subpopulation of adherent cells; and recovering the nonadherent cell subpopulation, which is enriched for stem and/or progenitor cells. The invention also relates to a method of determining the clonogenic potential of a cell, such as a cancer stem cell enriched using the enrichment method described herein. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012414 | NANOSTRUCTURE BASED METHODS FOR DETECTION STRUCTURE DETERMINATION SEPARATION TRANSPORT EXTRACTION AND CONTROL OF CHEMICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL MATERIAL - The invention describes methods that use nanostructures and quantum confinement to detect and manipulate chemical and biochemical molecules. To increase selectivity and sensitivity nanostructures are built to have the density of states similar to that in analyte that will be detected and operated. Using device that incorporates such nanostructures, measuring electrical and optical properties of nanostructures and analyte or charge and energy transfer between the nanostructures and analyte a rapid and sensitive continuous detection in fluids can be achieved. Detection can be further enhanced by controlling external environmental parameters and applying external fields. In addition to be detected analyte can be positioned, moved, separated, extracted, and controlled. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012415 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSIS, PROGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF MALARIA - Biomarkers for predicting the severity of malaria and methods for their detection are disclosed. In one aspect, the present application discloses CXCL4, CXCL10, VEGF, PGDF, IL-1Ra, IL-8, MIP-1β, sFas, Fas-L, sTNF-R2, and sTNF-R1 as biomarkers for the severity of malaria. In another aspect, the present application discloses a method for determining the severity of malaria and predicting mortality due to cerebral malaria. The method comprises the detection of the biomarkers CXCL4 and/or CXCL10 and at least one more biomarker and determining the severity of malaria and predicting mortality due to cerebral malaria based upon the ratio of expression of the biomarkers in the subject versus the expression of the biomarkers in a control. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012416 | GREASE COMPOSITION - Provided are a grease composition which inhibits simultaneously a bearing wear and a fretting wear under a high load to make it possible to elongate a life of the bearing; a grease composition which can inhibit a fretting wear caused by a change in a load in a thrust direction in addition to an usual fretting wear caused by small vibration in an oscillating direction; and a grease composition which is excellent in low-temperature characteristics.
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20130012417 | LUBRICATING OIL COMPOSITION FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE APPLICATIONS - A lubricating oil composition for high-temperature applications contains (A) a pyromellitate ester, (B) a sulfur-containing triazine antioxidant, and (C) a thiophosphoric acid ester antioxidant. When the lubricating oil composition for high-temperature applications according to the invention is applied to a chain, a gear, a bearing and the like, an amount of evaporation of the lubricating oil composition is restrained for a long time and fluidity thereof is also kept for a long time. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012418 | LUBRICATING OIL COMPOSITION FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - Provided is a lubricating oil composition for an internal combustion engine, including as essential components the following component (A), component (B), and component (C), in which a phosphorus content of the composition is 50 ppm by mass to 1,000 ppm by mass: Component (A): a base oil; Component (B): a compound represented by the following general formula (1); and Component (C): a metal-containing antioxidant: | 2013-01-10 |
20130012419 | LUBRICATING OIL COMPOSITION FOR CHILLER - It is to provide a lubricating oil composition for a refrigerating machine that has a low global warming potential by including in a base oil an organic compound having two or more non-conjugated double bonds in the molecule thereof, and that is particularly preferably used for a refrigerating machine using a refrigerant having a particular structure, such as an unsaturated fluorinated hydrocarbon compound, which is a refrigerant capable of being used for existing car air conditioner system, air conditioners and the like, and that has excellent compatibility with the refrigerant and excellent thermal and chemical stability. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012420 | LUBRICATING OIL COMPOSITION FOR CHILLER - It is to provide a lubricating oil composition for a refrigerating machine that has a low global warming potential, and that is used for a refrigerating machine using a refrigerant having a particular structure, such as an unsaturated fluorinated hydrocarbon compound, which is a refrigerant capable of being used for existing car air conditioner system, air conditioners and the like, and that has excellent compatibility with a refrigerant and excellent thermal and chemical stability, in which the lubricating oil composition is used for a refrigerating machine using a refrigerant containing at least one fluorine-containing organic compound selected from compounds represented by the following molecular formula (A), or a combination of the fluorine-containing organic compound and a saturated fluorinated hydrocarbon compound, and contains a base oil and a sulfur-containing aromatic compound: C | 2013-01-10 |
20130012421 | LUBRICATING COMPOSITION - Use of a lubricating composition for cooling and/or electrically insulating an electric battery in a Kinetic Energy Recovery System or a hybrid vehicle wherein the lubricating composition comprises (i) a base oil selected from mineral oils, synthetic oils or vegetable oils and mixtures thereof, (ii) at least one anti-oxidant additive and (iii) less than 60 ppm of water, and wherein the lubricating composition has a specific heat capacity of at least 2.06 kJ/Kg/K and a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. of at most 20 mm | 2013-01-10 |
20130012422 | PERFUME SYSTEMS - The present application relates to perfume raw materials, perfume delivery systems and consumer products comprising such perfume raw materials and/or such perfume delivery systems, as well as processes for making and using such perfume raw materials, perfume delivery systems and consumer products. Such perfume raw materials and compositions, including the delivery systems, disclosed herein expand the perfume communities options as such perfume raw materials can provide variations on character and such compositions can provide desired odor profiles. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012423 | Use Of Cleaning Agents Containing Microemulsions That Contain Wax - The invention relates to the use of microemulsions, containing (a) at least one alkyl(oligo)glycoside, (b) at least one co-surfactant different from (a), (c) at least one water-insoluble organic oil component, (d) at least one wax, and (e) water, to produce cleaning agents, and aqueous hand dishwashing detergents, containing anionic and amphoteric surfactants and, in amounts from 0.2 to 10 wt % relative to the total weight of the hand dishwashing detergents, a microemulsion according to the description in claim | 2013-01-10 |
20130012424 | Pectate Lyase Variants - The present invention relates to pectate lyase variants exhibiting alterations relative to a parent enzyme exhibiting pectate lyase activity as its major enzymatic activity; to a method of producing such enzymes; and to methods for using such enzymes in the textile, detergent and cellulose fiber processing industries. Compared to the parent enzyme, the pectate lyase variants of the present invention exhibit improved stability in detergents. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012425 | Detergent Composition - A detergent composition comprises a chelating component, a metal citrate, and a metal carbonate. At least one of following two conditions is typically true: X=(2.29*a1)+(2.51*a2)+(2.26*b)+(2.75*c)+(−0.15*a1*b)+(0.26*a2*b)+(1.33*a2*c); and/or Y=(4.00*a1)+(3.76*a2)+(3.70*b)+(3.10*c)+(−4.11*a1*b)+(−1.57*a2*b)+(0.97*a2*c). In the preceding X and Y conditons, 02013-01-10 | |
20130012426 | Virion Derived Protein Nanoparticles For Delivering Diagnostic Or Therapeutic Agents For the Treatment of Psoriasis - This invention relates to a transdermal delivery system for treating skin related diseases employing protein nanoparticles to deliver drugs to the keratinocytes and basal membrane cells for the treatment of Psoriasis. The current invention presents an effective method for delivering small molecule nucleic acids to the epidermal cells. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012427 | POLYPEPTIDES - The invention relates to polypeptides comprising an amino acid sequence which is an analogue of pramlintide, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these polypeptides, and these polypeptides for use as medicaments. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012428 | LIQUID ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to liquid antimicrobial compositions having a high anti-microbial activity. The invention further relates to a method for preparing the liquid antimicrobial compositions as well as their use as a preservative in food products. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012429 | ANTI-VIRAL THERAPY - This invention relates to a method of treating viral infections, and compounds for use in the treatment of viral infections by modulating the BMP/SMAD signalling pathway. In particular, it relates to methods and compounds for treating hepatitis C virus infection and/or influenza virus infection. It also relates to methods for identifying compounds that are useful in the treatment of viral infections, in particular hepatitis C virus infection and/or influenza virus infection. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012430 | INHIBITORS OF SERINE PROTEASES, PARTICULARLY HEPATITIS C VIRUS NS3 PROTEASE - The present invention relates to compounds, methods and pharmaceutical compositions for inhibiting proteases, particularly serine proteases, and more particularly HCV NS3 proteases. The compounds, and the compositions and methods that utilize them, can be used, either alone or in combination to inhibit viruses, particularly HCV virus. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012431 | Method For Elevating Prolactin In Mammals - Methods for elevating and stabilizing prolactin levels in a mammal including methods of treating disorders and conditions associated with reduced serum levels of prolactin are provided. Also provided are methods of using certain synthetic tetrapeptide amides which are peripherally selective kappa opioid receptor agonists to elevate or stabilize serum prolactin levels. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012432 | Peptides for Treatment of Obesity - The present invention relates to novel peptide compounds which are effective in modulating one or more melanocortin receptor types, to the use of the compounds in therapy, to methods of treatment comprising administration of the compounds to patients in need thereof, and to the use of the compounds in the manufacture of medicaments. The compounds of the invention are of particular interest in relation to the treatment of obesity as well as a variety of diseases or conditions associated with obesity. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012433 | METHOD FOR REDUCING CARDIOVASCULAR MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY IN PREDIAETIC PATIENTS AND PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES - This invention relates to a method of reducing cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in a prediabetic or Type 2 Diabetes patient population. The method comprises administering an effective dosage of a long acting insulin, preferably insulin glargine, to a prediabetic or Type 2 Diabetes patient. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012434 | NOVEL SPIRO IMIDAZOLONES AS GLUCAGON RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula: wherein ring A, ring B, R1, R3, Z, L1, and L2 are selected independently of each other and are as defined herein, to compositions comprising the compounds, and to methods of using the compounds as glucagon receptor antagonists and for the treatment or prevention of type 2 diabetes and conditions related thereto. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012435 | MULTIVALENT FIBRONECTIN BASED SCAFFOLD DOMAIN PROTEINS - The present invention relates to multivalent polypeptides comprising at least two fibronectin scaffold domains connected via a polypeptide linker. The invention also relates to multivalent polypeptides for use in diagnostic, research and therapeutic applications. The invention further relates to cells comprising such proteins, polynucleotide encoding such proteins or fragments thereof, and to vectors comprising the polynucleotides encoding the innovative proteins. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012436 | FIBRONECTIN BASED SCAFFOLD DOMAIN PROTEINS THAT BIND IL-23 - The present invention relates to fibronectin based scaffold domain protein that bind interleukin 23 (IL-23), specifically the p19 subunit of IL-23. The invention also relates to the use of the innovative proteins in therapeutic applications to treat autoimmune diseases. The invention further relates to cells comprising such proteins, polynucleotide encoding such proteins or fragments thereof, and to vectors comprising the polynucleotides encoding the innovative proteins. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012437 | LYTIC PEPTIDES HAVING ANTI-PROLIFERATIVE ACTIVITY AGAINST PROSTATE CANCER CELLS - Lytic peptides, including fusion peptides of lytic peptides conjugated with luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone or modified versions thereof to target luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone receptors, are disclosed. The lytic peptides show anti-proliferative activity against human prostate cancer cell lines, but are nontoxic to normal primary human prostate epithelial cells or to bone marrow stromal cells in co-culture. The lytic peptides have specificity for and anti-proliferative activity against prostate cancer tumor cells, and low toxicity for normal prostate cells, making the peptides useful in therapies for prostate cancer. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012438 | KALLIKREIN INHIBITORS AND ANTI-THROMBOLYTIC AGENTS AND USES THEREOF - Methods, kits and compositions are described that include a non-naturally occurring kallikrein inhibitor and an anti-thrombolytic agent, e.g., an anti-fibrinolytic agent, for preventing or reducing blood loss and/or ischemia, e.g., ischemia associated with perioperative blood loss and cerebral ischemia, the onset of systemic inflammatory response, and/or reperfusion injury, e.g., reperfusion injury associated with cerebral ischemia or a focal brain ischemia, e.g., in patients subjected to invasive surgical procedures, especially procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012439 | COMPOSITION FOR NASAL ADMINISTRATION AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME - The invention provides a powdered composition for nasal administration, comprising a physiologically active peptide and cellulose acetate as the base, and having excellent nasal absorption for physiologically active peptides. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012440 | PREVENTIVE AND/OR THERAPEUTIC AND/OR AGGRAVATION SUPPRESSING AGENT FOR HUMAN ARTHRITIS DEFORMANS - A medicine that is extremely useful for preventing and/or treating osteoarthritis, which includes a parathyroid hormone (PTH), and methods of use of such medicine. | 2013-01-10 |
20130012441 | PREDICTION AND PREVENTION OF PREECLAMPSIA - The present disclosure relates to methods for assessing increased risk of preeclampsia in a pregnant woman. The methods described herein employ measuring relaxin levels, and optionally measuring C-reactive protein levels in a biological sample of a pregnant woman. The disclosure further encompasses methods of reducing the risk of preeclampsia and treating it, once it has occurred by administering a pharmaceutical formulation of relaxin to a pregnant woman. | 2013-01-10 |