03rd week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 38 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110014518 | SECONDARY BATTERY, ANODE, CATHODE, AND ELECTROLYTE - A secondary battery, a cathode, an anode, and an electrolyte are provided. For example, a secondary battery is provided including an anode; a cathode; and an electrolyte, wherein the anode includes an anode active material and a coat including a substance selected from the group consisting of metal barium and barium compounds. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014519 | METHOD FOR FORMING DEPOSITED FILM - The present invention provides a vacuum deposition apparatus configured to simultaneously form a power collecting lead forming portion and an electrode active material portion of a lithium-ion secondary battery and having excellent mass productivity. With shutters | 2011-01-20 |
20110014520 | BIPOLAR BATTERY - The present invention relates to a bipolar battery. It is an object of the present invention to provide a bipolar battery having a good productivity and a high reliability of the electrical connection with an apparatus when the battery is attached to various apparatuses. A bipolar battery | 2011-01-20 |
20110014521 | BATTERY WITH BATTERY ELECTRODE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - The invention provides a battery electrode capable of improving a lifespan characteristic (cycle characteristic at the time of high temperature endurance). The battery electrode has a collector and an active material layer formed on a surface of the collector. The active material layer includes a plurality of binders having different specific gravities. The binders are more present at the collector side of the active material layer. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014522 | PROTECTED ACTIVE METAL ELECTRODE AND BATTERY CELL WITH IONICALLY CONDUCTIVE PREOTECTIVE ARCHITECTURE - Active metal and active metal intercalation electrode structures and battery cells having ionically conductive protective architecture including an active metal (e.g., lithium) conductive impervious layer separated from the electrode (anode) by a porous separator impregnated with a non-aqueous electrolyte (anolyte). This protective architecture prevents the active metal from deleterious reaction with the environment on the other (cathode) side of the impervious layer, which may include aqueous or non-aqueous liquid electrolytes (catholytes) and/or a variety electrochemically active materials, including liquid, solid and gaseous oxidizers. Safety additives and designs that facilitate manufacture are also provided. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014523 | ELECTROLYTE HAVING EUTECTIC MIXTURE AND ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE CONTAINING THE SAME - An electrolyte includes a eutectic mixture composed of (a) an alkoxy alkyl group-containing amide compound having a specific chemistry formula; and (b) an ionizable lithium salt. The eutectic mixture contained in the electrolyte has excellent high temperature stability as well as inherent characteristics of eutectic mixtures such as excellent thermal stability and excellent chemical stability, so it contributes to improvement of high temperature stability and decrease the lowest limit of a electrochemical window. Thus, the electrolyte may be usefully applied to electrochemical devices using various anode materials. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014524 | PROTECTION OF ANODES FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS - Provided is an anode for use in electrochemical cells, wherein the anode active layer has a first layer comprising lithium metal and a multi-layer structure comprising single ion conducting layers and polymer layers in contact with the first layer comprising lithium metal or in contact with an intermediate protective layer, such as a temporary protective metal layer, on the surface of the lithium-containing first layer. Another aspect of the invention provides an anode active layer formed by the in-situ deposition of lithium vapor and a reactive gas. The anodes of the current invention are particularly useful in electrochemical cells comprising sulfur-containing cathode active materials, such as elemental sulfur. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014525 | Metallization of Bacterial Cellulose for Electrical and Electronic Device Manufacture - A method for the deposition of metals in bacterial cellulose and for the employment of the metallized bacterial cellulose in the construction of fuel cells and other electronic devices is disclosed. The method for impregnating bacterial cellulose with a metal comprises placing a bacterial cellulose matrix in a solution of a metal salt such that the metal salt is reduced to metallic form and the metal precipitates in or on the matrix. The method for the construction of a fuel cell comprises placing a hydrated bacterial cellulose support structure in a solution of a metal salt such that the metal precipitates in or on the support structure, inserting contact wires into two pieces of the metal impregnated support structure, placing the two pieces of metal impregnated support structure on opposite sides of a layer of hydrated bacterial cellulose, and dehydrating the three layer structure to create a fuel cell. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014526 | High temperature direct coal fuel cell - A fuel cell is provided that includes a chemically non-reactive and non-consumable molten anode that is chemically stable in composition and structure and is catalytically active, a cathode, where one surface of the cathode is in contact with air, where the air supplies oxygen to the cathode, a solid oxide electrolyte that selectively transports oxide ions from the cathode to the anode for an oxidation reaction, where the solid oxide electrolyte is disposed between the anode and the solid cathode, and a single temperature zone, where the anode is in direct physical contact with a carbon-containing fuel and electrical current is generated by the oxidation of the carbon-containing fuel by the oxygen. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014527 | POLYOXOMETALATE FLOW-CELL POWER SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to redox flow batteries and, more specifically, to flow batteries that employ electron-ferrying redox compounds made from polyoxometalates (“POMs”). Embodiments of the present invention employ flow-battery technology that combines the fast electrochemical reaction of a battery with the fuel flexibility of a fuel cell to meet next-generation energy needs of a variety of power applications, including portable electronics used in military and commercial applications and large power modules that provide 550 W or more. To obtain a high-power-density stack, a reduced form of liquid POM is fed to the stack of cells, in certain embodiments of the present invention, where the reduced form of liquid POM is efficiently oxidized into liquid products at the anodes. Air is fed and reduced at the cathodes, generating water as a byproduct. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014528 | HYDROGEN GENERATION APPARATUS, FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SHUTTING DOWN HYDROGEN GENERATION APPARATUS - A method of shutting down a hydrogen generation apparatus for limiting degradation in a catalyst due to dew condensation at the time of shutdown is provided. The method of shutting down the hydrogen generation apparatus comprising, a combustor which supplies heat necessary to a reforming device, a first air supplier which supplies air to the combustor, a combustion exhaust gas path formed such that the combustion exhaust gas produced in the combustor makes heat exchange with the reforming device and then with a CO reducing device, and a controller which operates the first air supplier so that the temperature of the gas in the CO reducing device does not become equal to or lower than a dew point after shutdown of the combustion operation of the combustor and before a start of a purging operation to purge the interiors of the reforming device and the CO reducing device with a replacement gas. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014529 | Fuel cell with low water consumption - A technique to provide fuel to a solid oxide fuel cell with low water consumption is described that includes providing an initial fuel mixture with air and hydrocarbon, and partially oxidizing the fuel mixture with a catalyst to provide a reformed fuel mixture. Also included is adding an amount of water to the reformed fuel mixture to reduce formation of elemental carbon from carbon monoxide in the reformed fuel mixture and supplying a portion of the reformed fuel mixture combined with water to an electrochemical device that produces electrical power from hydrogen in the reformed fuel mixture. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014530 | RESERVOIR FOR HOT WEATHER OPERATION OF EVAPORATIVELY COOLED FUEL CELL - A fuel cell system includes a fuel cell having a cathode and an anode. A water flow field is in communication with the cathode for producing moist air. A cooling system for an evaporatively cooled fuel cell includes a condenser arranged to receive the moist air and produce condensed water. A separator may be arranged to receive the condensed water. A return line fluidly connects the separator and the water flow field. A reservoir has additional water that is in fluid communication with the return line for selectively providing the additional water to the water flow field in an out-of-balance hot fuel cell condition. The reservoir is connected in and to the cooling system in a manner that does not block water flow if the reservoir freezes. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014531 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND FUEL SUPPLY METHOD THEREOF - A fuel cell system is provided. The fuel cell system includes a fuel tank, a fuel supply unit, a fuel cell stack, a liquefied recycling unit, a liquid level modulation unit, a sensing unit and a control unit. The fuel supply unit supplies a first fuel to the fuel tank. The fuel tank provides a second fuel to the fuel cell stack, and the fuel cell stack generates a first gas. The liquefied recycling unit liquefies the first gas, transforming the first gas into a recycled fluid. The liquid level modulation unit guides the recycled fluid into the fuel tank to maintain a stable fuel level of the second fuel in the fuel tank. The sensing unit senses a current signal provided by the fuel cell stack. The control unit calculates a current quantity according to the current signal to supply the first fuel to the fuel tank. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014532 | REDOX FUEL CELLS - This invention provides a redox fuel cell comprising an anode and a cathode separated by an ion selective polymer electrolyte membrane; means for supplying a fuel to the anode region of the cell; means for supplying an oxidant to the cathode region of the cell; means for providing an electrical circuit between the anode and the cathode; a non-volatile catholyte solution flowing in fluid communication with the cathode, the catholyte solution comprising a redox mediator which is at least partially reduced at the cathode in operation of the cell, and at least partially regenerated by, optionally indirect, reaction with the oxidant after such reduction at the cathode, and a transition metal complex of a multidentate macrocyclic N-donor ligand as a redox catalyst catalysing the regeneration of the mediator. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014533 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR POWER CONTROL IN AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE - A method for controlling a vehicle including a fuel cell system and an energy storage unit includes, if the fuel cell system is charging the energy storage unit, determining an average ratio of (i) a change in energy stored in the energy storage unit and (ii) a mass of hydrogen consumed by the fuel cell system to generate the change in energy stored in the energy storage unit. The method also includes, if the fuel cell system is not charging the energy storage unit, selecting a target operating power for the fuel cell system based on vehicle power demand and the determined ratio that sufficiently minimizes drive cycle hydrogen consumption by the fuel cell system. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014534 | METHOD FOR COLD STARTING FUEL CELL VEHICLE - The present invention provides a method for cold starting a fuel cell vehicle, the method preferably including supplying reactant gases for generating electricity to a fuel cell stack, and simultaneously performing a motoring process for operating the fuel cell vehicle by applying a portion of stack current generated in the fuel cell stack to a drive motor and a heating process for warming up the fuel cell stack by applying the remaining available stack current to a heater for heating coolant. Accordingly, the present invention preferably provides a more rapid and efficient cold start to the fuel cell vehicle. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014535 | METHOD TO IMPROVE RELIABILITY OF A FUEL CELL SYSTEM USING LOW PERFORMANCE CELL DETECTION AT LOW POWER OPERATION - A system and method for detecting a low performing cell in a fuel cell stack using measured cell voltages. The method includes determining that the fuel cell stack is running, the stack coolant temperature is above a certain temperature and the stack current density is within a relatively low power range. The method further includes calculating the average cell voltage, and determining whether the difference between the average cell voltage and the minimum cell voltage is greater than a predetermined threshold. If the difference between the average cell voltage and the minimum cell voltage is greater than the predetermined threshold and the minimum cell voltage is less than another predetermined threshold, then the method increments a low performing cell timer. A ratio of the low performing cell timer and a system run timer is calculated to identify a low performing cell. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014536 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM - The invention prevents a fuel cell from going into a high-voltage state upon activation. In a fuel cell system having a fuel cell that is supplied with reactant gases and generates power from an electrochemical reaction of the reactant gases, a compressor that supplies the fuel cell with oxidizing gas which is one of the reactant gases, and a control unit | 2011-01-20 |
20110014537 | FUEL CELL - A fuel cell includes a plate having a plurality of channels formed therein that define a flow field. The plate is configured such that, if a gas flows through the channels, an obstruction blocking a particular channel causes a pressure gradient between the channels that drives convection of the gas through the plate and between at least some of the channels. The fuel cell also includes a catalyst layer in fluid communication with the flow field. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014538 | FUEL CELL - A fuel cell includes a catalyst layer, a corrugated plate forming a plurality of channels that define a flow field in fluid communication with the catalyst layer, and a coating on at least one of the channels. The plate and coating are configured such that, if a gas flows through the channels, an obstruction blocking the at least one of the channels causes a pressure gradient between the channels that drives convection of the gas through the coating and around the obstruction. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014539 | SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL - Disclosed herein is a solid oxide fuel cell comprising a support including hollow porous bodies. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014540 | Fuel Cell Gas Diffusion Layer Integrated Gasket - To improve assembly precision of a fuel cell by improving a sealing property. A first gasket | 2011-01-20 |
20110014541 | Fuel Cell Gas Diffusion Layer Integrated Gasket - A gas diffusion layer-integrated gasket | 2011-01-20 |
20110014542 | FIBER MANUFACTURING METHOD, FIBER MANUFACTURING APPARATUS AND PROTON-EXCHANGE MEMBRANE FUEL CELL - A carried material is carried only on a surface of nano-fibers. It includes a raw material liquid spray step that sprays raw material liquid ( | 2011-01-20 |
20110014543 | MEMBRANE-ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY, FUEL CELL, AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A membrane electrode assembly includes solid polymer electrolyte membrane, an anode, and cathode. The cathode has a stacked body formed of a catalyst layer and a gas diffusion layer. The catalyst layer, which contains catalyst metal-supporting carbon particles and an ion conductor, further contains a mesoporous humidity control agent whose amount of water adsorption rises steeply as a relative humidity increases in a specific relative humidity region. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014544 | PROTON EXCHANGE POLYMER MEMBRANE USING SURFACE TREATMENT TECHNIQUE BASED ON DIRECT FLUORINATION, MEMBRANE-ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY, AND FUEL CELL COMPRISING THE SAME - A proton exchange polymer membrane whose surface is treated by direct fluorination using a fluorine gas, a membrane-electrode assembly, and a fuel cell comprising the same are provided. The proton exchange polymer membrane of the present invention exhibits improved proton conductivity, high dimensional stability, and decreased methanol permeability through introducing hydrophobic fluorine having high electronegativity to the surface of the polymer membrane. Therefore, the proton exchange polymer membrane with excellent electrochemical properties of the present invention can be preferably utilized as polymer electrolyte membrane for fuel cell, generating electric energy from chemical energy of fuels. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014545 | PROTON-CONDUCTING MEMBRANE AND ITS USE - The present invention relates to novel polyazoles, a proton-conducting polymer membrane based on these polyazoles and its use as polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) for producing membrane-electrode units for PEM-fuel cells, and also other shaped bodies comprising such polyazoles. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014546 | Nanoporous Silicate Membranes for Portable Fuel - A fuel cell is disclosed which has a significantly reduced internal resistance and which can be miniaturized. Two substrates are prepared, on with microchannels running along its facing surface and the other with nanochannels running along its facing surface. A silica-based binder is used to bind the substrates together with the microchannels running orthogonal to the nanochannels. The binder is removed from the microchannels and a fuel is introduced into at least one of the microchannels and an oxidant is introduced into at least one other of the microchannels. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014547 | METHOD FOR STORING A FUEL CELL AT NEGATIVE TEMPERATURE - The method for storing a fuel cell comprises a first calibration phase of a reference membrane by nuclear magnetic resonance to obtain a progression curve of the maximum water load of the fuel cell membrane versus the temperature of the membrane, and a second calibration phase of a standard reference cell to obtain a relationship between the electrical resistance of the standard reference cell, the water load of its membrane and its temperature. The method then comprises a drying phase dependent on the two calibration phases. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014548 | CONDUCTIVE AND HYDROPHILIC SURFACE MODIFICATION OF FUEL CELL BIPOLAR PLATE - A fuel cell comprises a bipolar plate having a conductive and hydrophilic surface layer disposed on at least a portion of its exterior area. The surface layer comprises a conductive carbon material having a hydrophilic organic group covalently attached to its surface. A process of producing a bipolar plate and a fuel cell is also disclosed. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014549 | DIRECT ELECTRON TRANSFER USING ENZYMES IN BIOANODES, BIOCATHODES, AND BIOFUEL CELLS - Bioanodes, biocathodes, and biofuel cells comprising an electron conductor, at least one anode enzyme or cathode enzyme, and an enzyme immobilization material. The anode enzyme is capable of reacting with a fuel fluid to produce an oxidized form of the fuel fluid, and capable of releasing electrons to the electron conductor. The cathode enzyme is capable of reacting with an oxidant to produce water, and capable of gaining electrons from the electron conductor. The enzyme immobilization material for both the anode enzyme and the cathode enzyme is capable of immobilizing and stabilizing the enzyme, and is permeable to the fuel fluid and/or the oxidant. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014550 | NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIAL LOADED WITH NOBLE METAL PARTICLES - The present invention refers to a method of manufacturing a nanostructured material loaded with noble metal particles and a nanostructured material loaded with noble metal particles obtained by this method. The present invention further refers to an electrode for a fuel cell or a metal-hydride battery comprising a nanostructured material loaded with metal particles of the present invention and a method for manufacturing an electrode that can be used for the manufacture of a fuel cell or a metal-hydride battery. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014551 | RETICLE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF SOLID-STATE IMAGE SENSOR - A reticle includes: a repetition pattern; and a peripheral pattern. One of the repetition pattern and peripheral pattern is a first pattern with a first side in a first direction and the other is a second pattern with a second side in the first direction. The first side has a first length equal to or longer than a second length of the second side. The first length is n (n is an integer equal to or larger than 1) times as large as the second length. The first pattern has at least one of first misalignment measurement patterns provided at positions distant by a third length and ((the third length)+(n−1)×(the second length)) from an upper end of the first pattern. The third length is equal to or smaller than the second length. The second pattern has a second misalignment measurement pattern provided at a position distant by the third length from an upper end of the second pattern. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014552 | Method and Apparatus for Performing Dark Field Double Dipole Lithography (DDL) - A method of generating complementary masks for use in a dark field double dipole imaging process. The method includes the steps of identifying a target pattern having a plurality of features, including horizontal and vertical features; generating a horizontal mask based on the target pattern, where the horizontal mask includes low contrast vertical features. The generation of the horizontal mask includes the steps of optimizing the bias of the low contrast vertical features contained in the horizontal mask; and applying assist features to the horizontal mask. The method further includes generating a vertical mask based on the target pattern, where the vertical mask contains low contrast horizontal features. The generation of the vertical mask includes the steps of optimizing the bias of low contrast horizontal features contained in the vertical mask; and applying assist features to the vertical mask. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014553 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE WITH A BULB-TYPE RECESS GATE - An exposure mask includes a plurality of active region patterns, and a plurality of recess patterns with a first line width, passing across the active region patterns, wherein the line width of at least one of the plurality of recess patterns neighboring one of the plurality of active region patterns is narrowed down into a second line width. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014554 | COLORED CURABLE COMPOSITION, COLOR FILTER, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING COLOR FILTER - A colored curable composition including: a resin obtained by reacting a polymer of an alkylene imine having 2 to 4 carbon atoms, a number average molecular weight of the polymer being 300 to 1,500, with a polyester having a carboxyl group at least one terminal, a number average molecular weight of the polyester being 1,000 to 1,000,000; a pigment; a photopolymerization initiator; a compound containing an ethylenically unsaturated double bond; and a solvent. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014555 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A COLOR LIQUID CRYSTAL PANEL - Within a reflective display section R, a part of a light that reaches a reflective electrode through a color filter exits to the outside through slits and a part of a light that reaches the reflective electrode through the slits exits to the outside through the color filter. In addition, a light reaching the reflective electrode through the color filter and exiting to the outside through the color filter, and a light having no opportunity to pass through the slits also can be observed. Therefore, a mean film thickness of color filter through which all lights pass during the time in which they travel the associated distance after they are inputted to the inside until they are outputted to the outside becomes nearly equal to that could be observed in the transmissive section T. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014556 | CHARGE ACCEPTANCE STABILIZER CONTAINING CHARGE TRANSPORT LAYER - The disclosed embodiments are directed to electrophotographic photoreceptors imaging members. More particularly, the imaging members of this disclosure comprise a charge transport layer comprising a charge transport molecule and a charge stabilizing compound to suppress the effects of corona effluents and provide stabilized charge acceptance during prolonged cycling, thereby improving print quality. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014557 | PHOTORECEPTOR OUTER LAYER - The presently disclosed embodiments relate generally to layers that are useful in imaging apparatus members and components, for use in electrophotographic, including digital, apparatuses. Embodiments pertain to an improved electrophotographic imaging member incorporating an outer layer having a nano- to micron-scale pattern imprinted into its surface to lower friction with the cleaning blade and improve print quality and performance. Embodiments also pertain to methods for making the improved imaging member. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014558 | DEVELOPING AGENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - According to one embodiment, a method for producing a developing agent including aggregating fine particles of a toner material containing a binder resin and a coloring agent in a dispersion liquid in which the fine particles are dispersed in an aqueous medium to form aggregated particles, and washing the aggregated particles and drying the washed aggregated particles, forming toner particles is provided. An electrical conductivity of the toner particles is measured by a toner electrical conductivity evaluation method. A sample toner is prepared by adhering an additive to surfaces of the toner particles, and a content ratio of a sodium element to a carbon element in a region to which the additive is not adhered of the toner is measured. The washing of the toner particles is repeated until each of the measurement values becomes a predetermined reference value or less. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014559 | COLORED TONERS - The present disclosure provides violet toners and methods for their production. In embodiments, methods of the present disclosure include systems which may be utilized to predict the color properties of a violet toner, thereby permitting adjustment of the pigment loading and/or target mass per unit area. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014560 | ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC TONER AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME - The present disclosure provides an electrographic toner and methods for preparing an electrographic toner. In particular, the present disclosure provides an electrophotographic toner comprising a latex, a colorant and a releasing agent. The electrophotographic toner may further comprise zinc (Zn), iron (Fe), and silicon (Si). The [Zn]/[Fe] ratio may be in the range of about 5.0×10 | 2011-01-20 |
20110014561 | TONER AND TONER MANUFACTURING METHOD - Provided are a toner and a toner manufacturing method with which high image density and a broad range of color reproduction are obtained, and with which high-quality images are also obtained. The toner is composed of toner particles that comprise a binding resin containing a polyester resin and a colorant, and contains 10-1,500 ppm of a metal element selected from titanium, germanium, and aluminum, and a cyclic phenol sulfide represented by general formula (1) selected from thiacalixarene, sulfinyl thiacalixarene and sulfonyl thiacalixarene. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014562 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD - A substrate transfer system to reduce total processing time by transferring a substrate at a first delivery stage to a process block where processing can be carried out earliest. The substrate processing apparatus includes a first transfer device delivering a wafer with respect to a substrate carrier, and a second transfer device delivering a wafer between a plurality of process blocks and the first transfer device via a first delivery stage, to transfer the wafer with respect to the process blocks. The process block where there is no wafer or where processing of the last wafer within the relevant process block will be completed earliest is determined based on processing information of the wafers from the process blocks, and the wafer of the first delivery stage is transferred by the second transfer device to the relevant process block. This ensures smooth transfer of the wafer to the process block. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014563 | METHODS OF MAKING AN IMPROVED PHOTORECEPTOR OUTER LAYER - The presently disclosed embodiments relate generally to layers that are useful in imaging apparatus members and components, for use in electrophotographic, including digital, apparatuses. Embodiments pertain to an improved electrophotographic imaging member incorporating an outer layer having a nano- to micron-scale pattern imprinted into its surface to lower friction with the cleaning blade and improve print quality and performance. Embodiments also pertain to methods for making the improved imaging member. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014564 | POLYESTER SYNTHESIS - The present disclosure provides processes for the production of block copolymer polyester resins suitable for use in manufacturing toners. In embodiments, the copolymers include both a crystalline block and an amorphous block, which can self-assemble to form nanoparticles suitable for use in forming toners. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014565 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING TONER - A method of manufacturing a toner including supplying a fluid containing a resin and a coloring agent to a retaining member including a film having multiple discharge orifices, discharging droplets of the fluid from the multiple discharge orifices at a speed of from 2 to 4 m/s by applying a pulse voltage having a trapezoid waveform to a piezoelectric body having a surface provided substantially parallel to the film to move the surface in a direction away from the film relative to a reference position of the surface followed by holding the surface there for a predetermined time, and bringing the surface back to the reference position; and solidifying droplets of the fluid discharged from the multiple discharge orifices to form mother particles. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014566 | SALT AND PHOTORESIST COMPOSITION CONTAINING THE SAME - A salt represented by the formula (I-Pa): | 2011-01-20 |
20110014567 | SALT AND PHOTORESIST COMPOSITION CONTAINING THE SAME - A salt represented by the formula (I—Pb): | 2011-01-20 |
20110014568 | SALT AND PHOTORESIST COMPOSITION CONTAINING THE SAME - A salt having a divalent group represented by the formula (aa): | 2011-01-20 |
20110014569 | RADIATION-SENSITIVE RESIN COMPOSITION AND POLYMER - A radiation-sensitive resin composition includes a solvent and a polymer. The polymer includes a first repeating unit shown by a general formula (1) in which R | 2011-01-20 |
20110014570 | RESIST COMPOSITION AND PATTERN FORMING METHOD USING THE SAME - A resist composition and a pattern forming method using the composition are provided, the resist composition including: (A) a resin that decomposes by an action of an acid to increase a solubility of the resin (A) in an alkali developer; (B) a compound capable of generating an acid upon irradiation with actinic rays or radiation; (C) a compound represented by formula (C1); and (D) a solvent: | 2011-01-20 |
20110014571 | POSITIVE RESIST COMPOSITION AND PATTERN FORMING METHOD USING THE SAME - A positive resist composition and a pattern forming method using the resist composition are provided, the resist composition including: (A) a resin containing a repeating structural unit represented by formula (I) as defined in the specification and being capable of decomposing by an action of an acid to increase the solubility in an alkali developer; (B) an acid generator; and (C) a mixed solvent containing at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of the following Group (a) and at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of the following Groups (b) to (d):
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20110014572 | SELF-POWERED LITHOGRAPHY METHOD AND APPARATUS USING RADIOACTIVE THIN FILMS - A self-powered ‘near field’ lithographic system | 2011-01-20 |
20110014573 | SYSTEM FOR ENGRAVING FLEXOGRAPHIC PLATES - A system for engraving flexographic printing plates includes a flexographic printing plate comprised of at least two ablation layers, a printing ablation layer and a non-printing ablation layer. In addition the system includes a laser source adapted to ablate the flexographic plate. The laser source is comprised of a first group of one or more radiation sources each emitting radiation on the printing ablation layer, and a second group of one or more radiation sources each emitting radiation on the non-printing ablation layer. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014574 | METHOD OF FORMING PITCH MULTIPLED CONTACTS - Methods of forming electrically conductive and/or semiconductive features for use in integrated circuits are disclosed. Various pattern transfer and etching steps can be used, in combination with pitch-reduction techniques, to create densely-packed features. The features can have a reduced pitch in one direction and a wider pitch in another direction. Conventional photo-lithography steps can be used in combination with pitch-reduction techniques to form elongate, pitch-reduced features such as bit-line contacts, for example. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014575 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE DEVICE - An optical waveguide device is provided which is capable of reducing light propagation losses in the cores of an optical waveguide when the optical waveguide is formed on a surface of a substrate, regardless of the type of substrate. A photosensitive resin layer ( | 2011-01-20 |
20110014576 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SUBSTRATE STRUCTURE - A method for manufacturing a substrate structure includes providing a substrate, forming a plurality of banks on the substrate, the banks and the substrate cooperatively defining a plurality of accommodating rooms, dispensing ink into accommodating rooms in such a manner that the ink covers portions of the banks located between at least two adjacent accommodating rooms using a dispenser, and solidifying the ink in the accommodating rooms to form a patterned layer. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014577 | PELLICLE INSPECTION DEVICE, EXPOSURE APPARATUS USING SAME, AND DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD - The pellicle inspection device of the present invention is a device that detects damage to a pellicle film disposed on an original. The pellicle inspection device includes a measuring unit configured to measure a natural vibration frequency of the pellicle film, wherein the pellicle inspection device detects damage to the pellicle film based on the value of the natural vibration frequency measured by the measuring unit. In this case, the measuring unit includes, for example, a vibration inducing unit configured to induce vibration in the pellicle film, and a sensor that detects the vibration induced by the vibration inducing unit. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014578 | Coal-fired power station and method for operating the coal-fired power station - In a method for operating and controlling/regulating a power station comprising a coal-fired steam generator ( | 2011-01-20 |
20110014579 | Plastic Candle - A plastic candle includes a plastic wax and a capillary candle core wrapped by the plastic wax. In using, the candle core is first wrapped in the plastic wax, which is then kneaded manually by a user to be formed into a desired figure. Thus, the unique useful plastic candle is finished. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014580 | INTER-LOCKING CANDLE JAR SET - A glass pear shape candle jar that has inter-locking top and bottom candle pieces that collectively it forms a 4-in-1 candle set. This multi-purpose inter-locking candle jar set, has four difference types of candles. This inter-locking candle jar set is a 4-in-1 set comprising of: The use of a main full size candle jar, an upright flat dome top candle, a dinner candle holder within the flat dome and a tea light candle base and holder. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014581 | KILNS FOR PROCESSING CERAMICS AND METHODS FOR USING SUCH KILNS - Kilns for processing ceramics and methods for using such kilns are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a kiln includes an inner body configured to hold one or more ceramic workpieces for processing. The kiln can also include an outer body at least partially surrounding the inner body and spaced apart from the inner body to define an airflow passageway therebetween. The airflow passageway includes an inlet proximate to an upper portion of the outer body and an outlet proximate to a lower portion of the outer body. The kiln can further include an air mover positioned to move air through the airflow passageway from the inlet toward the outlet. In several embodiments, the kiln can additionally include a lid assembly pivotably coupled to the outer body and configured to sealably close against at least the inner body. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014582 | COATED CRUCIBLES AND METHODS FOR APPLYING A COATING TO A CRUCIBLE - Silicon nitride coated crucibles for holding melted semiconductor material and for use in preparing multicrystalline silicon ingots by a directional solidification process; methods for coating crucibles; methods for preparing silicon ingots and wafers; compositions for coating crucibles and silicon ingots and wafers with a low oxygen content. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014583 | ORTHODONTIC BRACKET AND METHOD - Various designs of dental orthodontic brackets are described. Some brackets are self-ligating with no moving parts. Some brackets include multiple pathways for wires so an amount and type of force applied by the bracket can be varied without moving the bracket. Optionally, a same bracket is used for an entire orthodontic process. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014584 | ORAL HYGIENE DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF - Embodiments of the present invention relate to an oral hygiene device for use in cleaning the teeth as well as the interproximal spaces between the teeth, and methods of manufacturing and using same. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, an oral hygiene device comprises a substantially rigid member having a dental cleaner on a first end and an interdental cleaner substantially terminating in an apex on a second end, the substantially rigid member being substantially free of filaments and bristles, and a coating material disposed on an outer surface of the dental cleaner, the coating material comprising at least an abradant. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014585 | DENTAL RENTENTION SYSTEMS - Dental retention systems which facilitate the adjustment or removal of an oral appliance, e.g., a crown or bridge, from a reconfigurable abutment assembly are described. The adjustable abutment assembly may be secured to an anchoring implant bored into the bones within the mouth. The abutment assembly has a projecting abutment portion with one or more shape memory alloy compression plates or elements extending along the projecting abutment portion. Each of the plates has a length with one or more straightened portions and with at least one curved or arcuate portion. Energy may be applied to the elements such that the arcuate portion self-flattens to allow for the oral appliance to be placed thereupon while removal of the energy allows the elements to reconfigure into its curved configuration thereby locking the oral appliance to the abutment. Removal of the oral appliance may be effected by reapplication of energy to the elements. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014586 | CERAMIC ONE-PIECE DENTAL IMPLANT - A ceramic one-piece implant is provided that comprises a first portion and a second portion that are integrally formed with each other. The first portion can be arranged at a coronal end of the implant for fitting engagement with a dental restoration to the implant. The second portion can contiguously adjoin the first portion at a coronal edge. Further, the second portion can have a width and be arranged apically from the coronal end of the implant. The second portion can also be devised for arrangement in epithelial contact with soft tissue upon implantation of the dental implant. Furthermore, a curvature including the coronal edge can be adjustable by removal of material at least from the second portion while the width of the shoulder is substantially maintained. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014587 | SYSTEM AND METHODS OF PRESERVING AN ORAL SOCKET - An implantable screw for preserving the integrity of an oral socket is provided, where the screw has a healing abutment head having a region adapted to support soft tissue, a threaded shaft and a tip adapted to penetrate bone tissue. The implantable screw provided may be used for regenerating the tissue of an oral socket and may be used in conjunction with bone graft materials. The implantable screws are removable for placement of an oral implant. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014588 | APPARATUS FOR ANCHORING A DENTAL APPLIANCE - A dental appliance anchoring apparatus including an implant anchor member having a tapered threaded post for engagement with a bone and a female receptacle, the female receptacle having a lateral undercut reservoir for accepting an adhesive, wherein the threaded post includes threads that have a substantially flat top land; and an angled support having a slotted tubular base and an upper angled female eyelet for engaging a dental prosthesis, the slotted tubular base having a first longitudinal axis and the upper angled female eyelet having a second longitudinal axis, the second longitudinal axis and the first longitudinal axis forming a mounting angle with respect to one another, wherein the slotted tubular base of the angled support is secured within the female receptacle of the implant anchor member, wherein the angled support is rotatable within the female receptacle for optimizing its position prior to being secured with the adhesive. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014589 | METHOD FOR MAKING A DENTAL BLANK, A PRESS AND A SYSTEM FOR MAKING DENTAL BLANKS - The invention relates to a method of making a dental blank which combines uniaxial pressing isostatic pressing techniques. The invention also includes a press for performing the method and a system comprising a uniaxial and a isostatic press. The invention may help in efficient manufacturing of dental blanks at minimized costs and maximized quality. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014590 | Project Management Guidebook and Methodology - A system for project management comprises a guidebook and a series of templates that accept input data from a user and calculate results based on the data. The resultant data is used to operate the system, which comprises the following components: a guidebook comprises the instructions for operating the method and all templates used during the method; standardized templates that are to be used for any project regardless of subject matter; weekly audits of project managers; a project manager certificate program; an auditor training program; a series of performance evaluations for project managers and auditors, and a series of performance analytics designed to correlate hours worked with performance quality to establish optimum task allocation for participants in the system. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014591 | Apparatus, System, and Method for an Educational Edible Novelty Product - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for an educational edible novelty product. In some embodiments the novelty product may comprise a representation of a visually transmitted manual language element. The representation may comprise a depiction of a first human hand, which may comprise at least one finger and a first palm. The at least one finger may be articulated to communicate a manual language element. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014592 | Fractr - Fractr is an entertaining, multi-level card game involving the fundamentals of math. It is inclusive of four operands that are central to the game. The Fractr also features a Fractr scale reading and special cards. One of the unique features of this game is that it is an educational game and also a fun game. The various math applications provide the basic building blocks needed throughout life. It also helps build confidence for those that are not entirely comfortable with math applications. Additionally, the multi-level feature enables the game to be stimulating for people of all ages. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014593 | (plus symbol over minus symbol) +- 1nt - ±1nt is an entertaining, multi-level card game involving the fundamentals of math. It is inclusive of four operands that are central to the game. The ±1nt also features a ±1nt scale reading and special cards. One of the unique features of this game is that it is an educational game and also a fun game. The various math applications provide the basic building blocks needed throughout life. It also helps build confidence for those that are not entirely comfortable with math applications. Additionally, the multi-level feature enables the game to be stimulating for people of all ages. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014594 | Adaptive Foreign-Language-Learning Conversation System Having a Dynamically Adjustable Function - An adaptive foreign-language-learning conversation system includes conversation-graded sets, conversation topic units provided in the conversation-graded sets, and conversation modules provided in the conversation topic units and including predetermined conversation sentences, conversation indexes, and conversation routes. The conversation sentences define conversation simulation files and the conversation module is used to generate the conversation sentence and to receive and identify a user's response sentence. A conversation-evaluating unit is provided in the conversation-graded set to connect with output ends of the conversation topic units, and is used to generate an evaluation result. The system is operated to upgrade or downgrade levels of the conversation-graded sets, or to maintain the same level of the conversation-graded sets according to the evaluation result. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014595 | Partner Assisted Communication System and Method - The present invention relates a partner assisted voice output communication method to aid individuals of all ages with overcoming verbal language expression difficulties. This method is conducted in conjunction with an interactive voice output device as a teaching tool which allows a child/learner—by pressing buttons/symbols provided on an overlay—to see and hear words in average daily activities and selected activities. The learner's partner, teacher, or guide uses this tool to model single words in context or combines 2 or more words while speaking in a natural voice, increasing functional, effective, interactive verbal communication. Strategies and supplemental training aids for using the method and device to engage the language learner/student are disclosed. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014596 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING ENDOSCOPIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES AND INSTRUMENTS WITHIN A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT - Devices and methods are provided for combining the handle of a surgical instrument with a force feedback generator, able to create resistance to motion similar to that encountered in a real operating environment. The working end of the surgical instrument is recreated in a virtual environment and manipulated by the modified handle through the force feedback generator. Actions of the instrument handle modify a model and display of the virtual environment and transmit a haptic response back to the handle. The devices and methods provide a means for repeatedly performing maneuvers that accurately simulate the actual instrument, but in the virtual environment. The virtual environment is modeled to accurately simulate the use of the instrument including manipulation of and collisions with other virtual objects, such as surgical thread or internal tissues. Training and assessment tools are also provided that coach or assess a user's proficiency with the instrument. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014597 | Perfusable Bioreactor for the Production and/or Cultivation of a Human or Animal Blood Vessel and/or a Human or Animal Tissue - A bioreactor for the production and/or cultivation of a human or animal blood vessel and/or a human or animal tissue contains at least one tubular base body having two front sides. The bioreactor further has a reclosable liquid-tight opening which is arranged on one front side, an inner space, a reactor wall, at least one inlet and at least one outlet for a liquid medium and a mounting for the construct to be introduced. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014598 | OPTIMIZED PROBES AND PRIMERS AND METHOD OF USING SAME FOR THE DETECTION OF HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS - Described herein are primers and probes useful for detecting and typing variant HSV strains, and methods of using the described primers and probes. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014599 | Novel Fluorescent Dyes and Uses Thereof - The present invention provides fluorescent dyes that are based on firefly luciferin structure. These dyes are optimally excited at shorter wavelengths and have Stokes shift of at least 50 nm. The fluorescent dyes of the invention are useful for preparation of dye-conjugates, which can be used in detection of an analyte in a sample. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014600 | Microfluidic Magnetophoretic Device and Methods for Using the Same - A microfluidic device may employ one or more sorting stations for separating target species from other species in a sample. The separation is driven by magnetophoresis. A sorting station generally includes separate buffer and sample streams. A magnetic field gradient applied to the sorting station deflects the flow path of magnetic particles (which selectively label the target species) from a sample stream into a buffer stream. The buffer stream leaving the sorting station is used to detect or further process purified target species labeled with the magnetic particles. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014601 | Targeted Chromosomal Mutagenesis Using Zinc Finger Nucleases - The present invention provides for a method or methods of targeted genetic recombination or mutagenesis in a host cell or organism, and compositions useful for carrying out the method. The targeting method of the present invention exploits endogenous cellular mechanisms for homologous recombination and repair of double stranded breaks in genetic material. The present invention provides numerous improvements over previous mutagenesis methods, such advantages include that the method is generally applicable to a wide variety of organisms, the method is targeted so that the disadvantages associated with random insertion of DNA into host genetic material are eliminated, and certain embodiments require relatively little manipulation of the host genetic material for success. Additionally, it provides a method that produces organisms with specific gene modifications in a short period of time. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014602 | Diagnostic composition for hepatocellular carcinoma, a diagnostic kit comprising it and diagnostic methods of hepatocellular carcinoma - In the present invention, it is confirmed that cystatin B (cystatin B, CSTB) can be used as a diagnostic marker for hepatocellular carcinoma. Accordingly, the invention relates to a method for early diagnosing hepatocellular carcinoma using the cystatin B as a diagnostic marker for hepatocellular carcinoma, a method for determining the progression or prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma according to the CSTB expression level, and a method for applying to the prevention or treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma by adjusting the cystatin B expression. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014603 | TARGETS FOR USE IN DIAGNOSIS, PROGNOSIS AND THERAPY OF CANCER - Provided herein are targets that can be used for the diagnosis, prognosis and therapy of a variety of cancers. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014604 | METHODS FOR SEQUENCE DETERMINATION - A sequencing methodology is disclosed that allows a single DNA or RNA molecule or portion thereof to be sequenced directly and in substantially real time. The methodology involves engineering a polymerase and/or dNTPs with atomic and/or molecular tags that have a detectable property that is monitored by a detection system. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014605 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DNA ISOLATION ON A MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE - The present invention relates to methods and systems for the isolation of DNA on a microfluidic device and the subsequent analysis of the DNA on the microfluidic device. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and systems for the isolation of DNA from patient samples on a microfluidic device and use of the DNA for performing amplification reactions, such as PCR, and detection, such as thermal melt analysis, on the microfluidic | 2011-01-20 |
20110014606 | Assays - A device comprising a rigid substrate, a flexible cover element at least partially covering the substrate, a first structure formed in the substrate, adapted for accommodating liquids and adapted for releasing contents of one or more cells, spores, or viruses, the contents including the target molecules, a second structure formed in the substrate, adapted for accommodating liquids and comprising at least one binding member adapted for capturing the target molecules and for determining a value indicative of the presence and/or amount of the target molecules, a micro fluidic network interconnecting at least the first structure and the second structure, and an actuator member adapted for effecting a fluid flow between the first structure and the second structure by pressing the flexible cover element against the substrate to selectively close a portion of the micro fluidic network. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014607 | IMPRINTED GENES AND DISEASE - Methods for identifying imprinted genes. In some embodiments, the methods comprise (a) providing a first data set comprising a plurality of nucleic acid sequences, wherein the nucleic acid sequences comprise genomic DNA sequences corresponding to a plurality of genes known to be imprinted in the subject; (b) providing a second data set comprising a plurality of nucleic acid sequences, wherein the nucleic acid sequences comprise genomic DNA sequences corresponding to a plurality of genes known not to be imprinted in the subject; (c) identifying one or more features that by themselves or in combination are differentially present or absent from the first data set as compared to the second data set; and (d) applying the one or more features to a test data set comprising a plurality of genomic DNA sequences which correspond to one or more genes for which the imprinting status is unknown to thereby identify an imprinted gene in a subject. The presently disclosed subject matter also provides methods for identifying a feature in a subject with respect to an imprinted gene and methods for detecting a presence of or a susceptibility to a medical condition associated with parent-of-origin dependent monoallelic expression in a subject. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014608 | SCREENING FOR CD93 (C1qRp)-ASSOCIATED POLYMORPHISM(S) IN THE DIAGNOSIS, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES - This invention is directed to a marker gene for autoimmune disease. Specifically, the invention is directed to the use of a polymorph of CD93 in methods and compositions for the detection, prognosis and therapy of Type I Diabetes and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). | 2011-01-20 |
20110014609 | NUCLEIC ACID SIGNAL ENHANCEMENT USING NANOPARTICLE-BASED HYBRIDIZATION - A method of enhancing signal detection through use of nanoparticle-conjugated nucleic acid probes is provided. Following chromosomal FISH hybridization of a target sequence with a genomic probe linked to a flag sequence, the flag sequence is hybridized to an anti-flag sequence conjugated to a nanoparticle. The enhanced fluorescent probe is then visualized using microscopy. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014610 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AND TREATING NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS - The present invention provides methods for diagnosing mental disorders (e.g., psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and mood disorders such as major depression disorder and bipolar disorder). The invention also provides methods of identifying modulators of such mental disorders as well as methods of using these modulators to treat patients suffering from such mental disorders. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014611 | DESIGN AND SYNTHESIS OF CLEAVABLE FLUORESCENT NUCLEOTIDES AS REVERSIBLE TERMINATORS FOR DNA SEQUENCES BY SYNTHESIS - This invention provides novel azido linkers for deoxynucleotide analogues having a detectable marker attached thereto. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014612 | POLYMERASE COMPOSITIONS & METHODS - Disclosed herein are modified polymerase compositions exhibiting altered polymerase activity, which can be useful in a variety of biological applications. Also disclosed herein are methods of making and using such compositions. In some embodiments, the compositions exhibit altered properties that can enhance their utility in a variety of biological applications. Such altered properties, can include, for example, altered nucleotide binding affinities, altered nucleotide incorporation kinetics, altered photostability and/or altered nanoparticle tolerance, as well as a range of other properties as disclosed herein. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014613 | Genotyping for Risk of Atherosclerosis - The invention provides a kits, compositions and methods useful for determining atherosclerotic risk in a subject. In one aspect, the invention provides kit comprising a solid support comprising a capture probe set comprising a plurality of probes selected from (a) a probe selective for PTGS1, (b) a probe selective for PTGS2, (c) a probe selective for NOS3, (d) a probe selective for SERPINE1, (e) a probe selective for F5, (f) a probe selective for MTHFR, (g) a probe selective for ALOX5AP, (h) a probe selective for CETP, (i) a probe selective for APOE, (j) a probe selective for F2, (k) a probe selective for ACE, (l) a probe selective for LTA and (m) a probe selective for LPL. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014614 | Method of profiling gene expression in a subject having an infectious disease - The present invention is directed to detection and measurement of gene transcripts in blood. Specifically provided is a RT-PCR analysis performed on a drop of blood for detecting, diagnosing and monitoring diseases using tissue-specific primers. The present invention also describes methods by which delineation of the sequence and/or quantitation of the expression levels of disease-associated genes allows for an immediate and accurate diagnostic/prognostic test for disease or to assess the effect of a particular treatment regimen. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014615 | METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCERS BY tRNA-DIHYDROURIDINE SYNTHASE ACTIVITY OF URLC8 - The present invention features a method for determining t-RNA dihydrouridine-synthase activity of a polypeptide and screening for modulators of t-RNA dihydrouridine-synthase activity. The present invention further provides methods or pharmaceutical compositions for preventing and/or treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) using such modulators. Furthermore, the present invention provides methods for diagnosing non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) using the t-RNA dihydrouridine-synthase activity of IMS-E21 (URLC8) protein as an index. The present invention further provides methods for predicting and prognosing lung squamous-cell carcinoma (SCC). | 2011-01-20 |
20110014616 | Rapid screening of biologically active nucleases and isolation of nuclease-modified cells - Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for rapidly identifying active nucleases and cells having nuclease-mediated genomic modifications. | 2011-01-20 |
20110014617 | Methods and Systems for Detecting Nucleic Acids - Methods and kits for detecting a target nucleic acid in a sample are described. In some embodiments, the sample to be analyzed includes a primer which hybridizes to at least a portion of the target nucleic acid, a probe having a first region which hybridizes to at least a portion of the target nucleic acid and a second region having a detectable label, a polymerase which extends the hybridized primer and an enzyme comprising nuclease activity that can cleave the hybridized hybridization probe to thereby release a labeled probe fragment. In some embodiments, the sample can then be contacted with a solid support comprising surface bound capture probes which can hybridize to the labeled probe fragment(s). These capture probes more readily bind to the probe fragment(s) than to the intact hybridization probe. The label can then be detected on the support surface. In this manner, improved discrimination between the probe fragments and the intact hybridization probes can be achieved. | 2011-01-20 |