07th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 38 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140044797 | PROSTACYCLIN AND ANALOGS THEREOF ADMINISTERED DURING SURGERY FOR PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CAPILLARY LEAKAGE - The present invention relates to the novel use of prostacyclin analogs for prevention and/or treatment of capillary leakage during surgery. The treatment of the present invention mediates discrete or minimal effects on haemostasis and vasodilation. Thus the present invention provides prostacyclin and analogs thereof for treatment which prevents capillary leakage while minimizing the risk of bleeding. The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions and kits of parts comprising prostacyclin or analogs thereof, and methods for treatment. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044798 | Elimination of N-Glycolylneuraminic Acid From Animal Products For Human Use - The application is in the field of transgenic (non-human) organisms, sialic acid chemistry, metabolism and antigenicity. More particularly, the invention is related to a method to produce Neu5Gc-free animals and products therefrom comprising disrupting the CMAH gene and thereby reducing or eliminating Neu5Gc from biological material of non-humans. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044799 | MOLECULAR SIGNATURE OF CUTANEOUS PIGMENTARY SPOTS, ASSOCIATED WITH THE ORGANIZATION OF THE EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX - The present invention concerns a molecular signature of cutaneous pigmentary spots, comprising the genes MXRA5, LYZ, CTSL2, PLAU, TIMP1, EFEMP1, ECM1, ASPN, HS3ST6, PAPLN, CHSY1 and FLRT2, and various applications of this signature. In particular, the invention concerns a method for characterizing a known or suspected pigmentary spot in a human being, comprising comparing the levels of expression in skin samples obtained from said spot and from adjacent undamaged skin, of at least one dermal gene linked to matrix remodelling or to its extracellular proteoglycan and glycoprotein components, selected from the list constituted by the genes MXRA5, LYZ, CTSL2, PLAU, TIMP1, EFEMP1, ECM1, ASPN, HS3ST6, PAPLN, CHSY1 and FLRT2. The invention also concerns methods for evaluating the efficacy of a pigmentary spot treatment, cosmetic and therapeutic methods for the treatment of pigmentary spots, and various modulators for said genes, and their use. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044800 | Stable Reactive Oxygen Composition - A liquid composition with stable reactive oxygen species and other radicals is disclosed. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044801 | Sterilizing and Deodorizing Agents, Their Method of Manufacture and Uses - The sterilizing and deodorizing agents target bacteria, odors, toxic substances, etc. and are made from silver as metal particles and titanium dioxide as ceramic particles by (1) thermal bonding or (2) pressure bonding or (3) thermal/pressure bonding and mixing the resultant with hydroxyapatite as an adsorptive material. The agent can be mixed with ink, bonding agents and paints and applied to a variety of substrates. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044802 | COMPOUNDS USEFUL AS INHIBITORS OF ATR KINASEAND COMBINATION THERAPIES THEREOF - The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of ATR protein kinase and combination therapies thereof. The invention also relates to pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of this invention; methods of treating of various diseases, disorders, and conditions using the compounds of this invention; processes for preparing the compounds of this invention; intermediates for the preparation of the compounds of this invention; and methods of using the compounds in in vitro applications, such as the study of kinases in biological and pathological phenomena; the study of intracellular signal transduction pathways mediated by such kinases; and the comparative evaluation of new kinase inhibitors. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044803 | METHOD OF USING FLIBANSERIN FOR NEUROPROTECTION - The present invention relates to the use of 1-[2-(4-(3-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)piperazin-1-yl)ethyl]-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzimidazol-2-one, optionally in the form of its pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts and optionally in the form of its hydrates or solvates, for preparing a pharmaceutical composition with a neuroprotective activity. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044804 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR SELECTIVELY REMOVING POTASSIUM ION FROM THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT OF A MAMMAL - The present invention provides methods and compositions for the treatment of ion imbalances using core-shell composites and compositions comprising such core-shell composites. In particular, the invention provides core-shell particles and compositions comprising potassium binding polymers, and core-shell particles and compositions comprising sodium binding polymers, and in each case, pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Methods of use of the polymeric and pharmaceutical compositions for therapeutic and/or prophylactic benefits are also disclosed. The compositions and methods of the invention offer improved approaches for treatment of hyperkalemia and other indications related to potassium ion homeostasis, and for treatment of hypertension and other indicates related to sodium ion homeostasis. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044805 | METHOD OF PRODUCING SUBSTANCES WITH SUPERSATURATED GAS, TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY DEVICE THEREOF, AND USES THEREOF - The present specification disclosed a noninvasive transdermal delivery device that relates generally to a handheld mechanical apparatus for noninvasive transdermal administration of gas, small to large water-soluble (hydrophilic) pharmaceutical agents, vitamins, and other therapeutic agents. Components of such delivery devices, methods of producing a substance comprising a supersaturated amount of a dissolved gas, as well as, methods of administering a therapeutic agent using such delivery devices and methods of treating a disease or condition using such delivery devices are also disclosed. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044806 | NEW POSITIVE ALLOSTERIC MODULATORS OF NICOTINIC ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTOR - The present invention relates to compounds useful in therapy, to compositions comprising said compounds, and to methods of treating diseases comprising administration of said compounds. The compounds referred to are positive allosteric modulators (PAMs) of the nicotinic acetylcholine α7 receptor. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044807 | Method of Obtaining Hemp Plant Juice and Use of Same for the Production of Beverages - The present invention relates to a method for producing beverages on the basis of juice from the hemp plant. The invention relates to a method for obtaining juice suitable for human consumption from the hemp plant, wherein the complete hemp stem is pressed after harvest without prior drying or retting. The invention further provides a method for obtaining juice from the hemp plant, wherein the upper leafy part of the hemp plant is cut, the leaves are stripped of the remaining stem, fibres and shives being separated from each other at the stem, the leafy part of the stem, the fibres and the shives being pressed individually under pressure and the so obtained pressed juices are being mixed in a controlled manner. In a yet further aspect, the invention relates to a method for the manufacturing of beverages on the basis of juice from the hemp plant, wherein the hemp juice is mixed with yeast and than fermented. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044808 | DIETETIC OR PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATION CONTAINING TARTARY BUCKWHEAT - The invention relates to a method for preparing a dietetic or pharmaceutical composition, comprising the following steps: a) a preparation containing rutin, in particular ground tatary buckwheat, is mixed with a protein solution in a weight ratio protein solution/buckwheat from 1 to 100 (or vice versa), wherein before the addition of buckwheat, the protein solution has been heated above room temperature, b) the mixture from step a) is held for a period of at least 10 to 1,000 s at a temperature >50° C., and c) subsequently to step b), the mixture is cooled down to a temperature below 45° C. The invention further relates to thus obtainable preparations and to the uses thereof. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044809 | ANTACID FORMULATIONS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - The present invention provides antacid compositions and associated methods. In one aspect for example, an antacid composition suitable for delivery to a subject for reducing a digestive condition includes an effective amount of at least one citrate compound, an effective amount of blueberry product, and an effective amount of fruit extract including a member selected from the group consisting of pomegranate extract, bilberry extract, elderberry extract, blueberry extract, and combinations thereof. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044810 | USE OF AMIDE COMPOUNDS FOR PREVENTING MARINE BIOFOULING - Use of amide compounds represented by formula (I), for preventing or reducing settlement and/or fouling of marine fouling organisms on a surface of a submerged object is provided, wherein “-A-” has a formula -(CnH2(n−m))- which is either unsubstituted or substituted by one or more C1 to C4 alkyls, and wherein the formula -(CnH2(n−m))- represents a divalent alkyl, or a divalent alkenyl having one or more double bonds, n is 1 to 15, m is 0 to 4, and 2(n−m)=2, and R is selected from piperidinyl, pyrrolidinyl, isobutylamino, piperazinyl or morpholinyl. Amide compounds of formula (I), a category of antifouling compounds, can be either isolated from natural resources or synthesized, which are nontoxic and environmental-friendly. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044811 | Method and process for relieving or preventing symptoms - A method for relieving or preventing symptoms associated with uric acid crystals, comprising consuming a formulation that supports three or more processes, the processes comprising:
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20140044812 | ANESTHETIC AND THERAPEUTIC COMPOSITION FOR USE IN AQUACULTURE - An anesthetic and therapeutic composition for use in aquaculture includes an essential oil preferably thyme oil that is mixed with ethanol in an amount of one part essential oil preferably thyme oil to five parts ethanol. The essential oil ethanol mixture is then dispersed in water preferably seawater to provide 10 to 60 ppm of essential oil. The oxygen in the composition is between about 5.00 and 6.5 mg/L and in a preferred embodiment is enhanced by an agar stabilizer. The invention also contemplates treating fish such as sheam and sobaity and shrimp and seahorse to reduce stress and maintain a temperature of about 20°-27° C. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044813 | Plant Extracts for Improving Cognitive Health and Function - Extracts of plants of the Lamiaceae family are shown to improve cognitive health and function. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044814 | Composition and Methods for Permanent Hair Removal - Compositions and methods to prevent future hair growth are shown. After a skin treatment area is subjected to standard stripping procedures (such as sugaring or waxing), turmeric or a composition containing turmeric is applied to the skin treatment area. The composition is partially deposited into the generally empty hair follicles and cuts off blood supply necessary for new hair growth. After a period of time, the composition may be wiped off the skin's surface (remaining in the follicle) and oil may be applied to the skin to aid healing. Multiple treatments consisting of hair stripping and applying the turmeric composition may result in hair follicles that breakdown and are unable to grow hair again. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044815 | MITOCHONDRIA REGULATOR COMPOSITION - The present invention provides a mitochondria regulator composition, which comprises a wild bitter gourd extract. The mitochondria regulator composition can regulate the function of mitochondria in a cell, and further regulate the efficiency of adaptive thermogenesis and energy expenditure in a cell. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044816 | SPRAY METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR REDUCING SUBSTANCE CRAVING - A spray composition and method are provided that are effective for reduction or elimination of the psychological hunger for foods for which a. patient wishes to reduce consumption. Such ingredients preferably include but are not limited to cayenne pepper, alcohol, salt, citric acid and a sweetener such as saccharin The composition of the invention is preferably sprayed into the mouth, resulting in a lessening or elimination of psychological hunger, | 2014-02-13 |
20140044817 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING THE EXTRACT OF HERBS FOR PREVENTING OR TREATING NEURODEGENERATIVE DISORDERS - This invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition and a health functional food for preventing or improving neurodegenerative disorders comprising mixed herb extracts of | 2014-02-13 |
20140044818 | Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Compositions and Methods Including an Extract of a Plant Belonging to the Genus Buchholzia - A cosmetic or dermopharmaceutical composition including an extract of a plant belonging to the genus | 2014-02-13 |
20140044819 | Method and Arrangement for the Production of Particles - A production arrangement for producing a batch of particles having predetermined sizes and/or morphology comprising at least a) two or more spray nozzles, each having a fluid transport conduit, a solution transport conduit, and a mixing arrangement for mixing a fluid and a solution with each other downstream of the fluid transport conduit, and a spray outlet, b) one or more particle collecting chambers, each comprising the spray outlet of at least one of the spray nozzles and a function for separating and collecting particles produced in the spray nozzle from the solution-fluid mixture, and c) a transport conduit external to the spray nozzles for transferring fluid to the fluid transport conduits of the spray nozzles, wherein the spray nozzles are identical and adapted to be run simultaneously with at least two of them being placed in a same particle collecting chamber and/or in different particle collecting chambers. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044820 | SPINNERET FOR WET SPINNING - In a wet spinning spinneret comprising a housing which, together with a spinneret plate mounted to the underside thereof, forms a chamber adapted to be supplied with a spinning solution, the spinneret plate having nozzle openings in at least an annular region, and a displacing member arranged inside the chamber above the spinneret plate, which member directs the spinning solution towards the annular zone, it is provided that the displacing member (VK) is attached at a support (TP) arranged upstream of the spinneret plate (SP), seen in the flow direction of the spinning liquid. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044821 | Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Products Having Increased Weatherability, System and Method - Climbing products containing rails decorated using veil products colored, patterned, painted or in combination with marking methods such as company names and logos and resin formulation designed to withstand exposure to UV radiation with minimal change in appearance which create specific appearances for applications, enhance weathering performance, and facilitate processing efficiency. A combination of a filler free resin or resin with filler and coated veil systems to create a synergistic weather resistance surface with self-contained color, pattern, picture, logo or combination of said same for climbing products. A system for producing components at a rate of greater than 5 ft/min. Various methods, system, a ladder rail. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044822 | THREE DIMENSIONAL PRINTER WITH REMOVABLE, REPLACEABLE PRINT NOZZLE - A three dimensional printer with a removable, replaceable extrusion nozzle is disclosed. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044823 | HEATER FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING - A three-dimensional printer extruder includes a thermal core, a heating element, an extrusion tip and an integrated safety system. In this configuration, the safety system is integrated into the heating element and regulates the temperature to prevent the heating element from exceeding a safe or otherwise desirable operating temperature. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044824 | Device and Method For Processing Light-Polymerizable Material For Building Up An Object In Layers - A method and a device for processing light-polymerizable material for the assembly of a mold, utilizing a lithography-based generative manufacturing technique wherein a layer of a light-polymerizable material, the material being located in at least one trough ( | 2014-02-13 |
20140044825 | FOOD PRODUCT - The present invention relates to a nutritionally complete pet food product comprising at least two compositions for use in a method of reducing calorie intake in a companion animal, wherein the compositions differ in their level of fat, protein or carbohydrate on an energy ratio basis by 6% to 50% and wherein the compositions are consumed on consecutive days, each composition being consumed on a different day. The invention also relates to such a food product in the prevention of weight gain after surgical procedures to neuter a companion animal, and also to the food product in a weight loss regime. It also relates to a method of reducing calorie intake in a companion animal, comprising feeding the companion animal the pet food product of the invention. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044826 | FOOD INGREDIENTS PRODUCED FROM HIGH AMYLOSE WHEAT - Provided are food and drink ingredients produced from wheat grain which has a low level (2-30%) of total starch branching enzyme II activity and an amylose content in the starch of at least 50% (w/w), and processes for producing and using the ingredients. Also provided are foods produced from the ingredients which may be used in humans to improve one or more parameters of metabolic health, bowel health or cardiovascular health. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044827 | DIETARY SUPPLEMENT CONTAINING LYOPHILIZED DAIRY AND LINOLENIC ACID - Described is a dietary supplement and a corresponding method to maintain the nutritional health of mammals, including humans. The composition includes a dried dairy product, typically cream, whole milk, reduced fat milk, cottage cheese, yogurt, or combinations thereof in combination with an oil comprising linolenic acid. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044828 | NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION - A nutritional composition is provided which has an effective prophylactic and/or improving effect for various symptoms of muscle mass decrease, decreased basal metabolism, low body temperature, suppression of obesity, suppression of visceral fat accumulation, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia and the like in elderly people. The nutritional composition can include n-3 fatty acid and one or more of free lysine, dipeptides containing lysine, and lysine salts, wherein the content of free lysine, dipeptides containing lysine, and/or lysine salts is 0.1 g-10.0 g per 100 kcal of the composition, and the content of the total amount of n-3 fatty acid is 0.17 g-5.00 g per 100 kcal of the composition. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044829 | Nutritional Compositions - Nutritional compositions for general stress reduction and recovery from stress containing certain amounts of five key ingredients: creatine, freeze-dried (“instant”) black tea, L-carnitine, lemon balm ( | 2014-02-13 |
20140044830 | INFANT FORMULA FOR USE IN THE PREVENTION OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES - An infant formula comprising at least a source of proteins, a source of lipids, a source of carbohydrates, wherein the protein content is below 2.1 g/100 kcal, for use in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, in particular for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases associated with high blood pressure. Preferably said composition is a starter infant formula. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044831 | Chewing Gum Comprising Chitosan For Use In Reduction Of The Level Of Free Phosphorus Compounds In The Digestive Juice - A non-medical use of a combination of a phosphorus compound binding agent and an organic acid in a slow release oral delivery system including at least one delivery vehicle and/or excipient, wherein the phosphorus compound binding agent is chitosan, for reducing the level of free phosphorus compounds in the digestive juice. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044832 | METHODS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ORGANOLEPTIC PROPERTIES OF MUST, NON-FERMENTED AND FERMENTED BEVERAGES - There is provided a process for the improvement of the organoleptic properties of must, non-fermented and fermented beverages. The vines are treated before harvesting grapes with a yeast composition to balance sugar and phenolic maturity in the grapes. The grapes are harvested and processed to produce must, non-fermented and fermented beverages having improved organoleptic properties. There is also provided must, non-fermented and fermented beverages having improved organoleptic properties obtained by the process described above. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044833 | METHODS OF MAKING SNACK FOOD PRODUCTS AND PRODUCTS MADE THEREBY - Methods of making low-fat or fat free snack food products, and products made according to the methods, in which food pieces are subjected to enzyme and/or cation treatment and/or specific cooking and/or drying techniques, to provide for snack food products having the texture, flavor, and other characteristics of conventional full-fat products. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044834 | FEED ADDITIVE - The invention relates to a feed additive comprising a clay material and at least one saponine deposited thereon, a method for producing the feed additive as well as its use as additive to livestock feed and a feed product comprising the feed additive, | 2014-02-13 |
20140044835 | Synthetic Phytase Variants - The invention relates to a synthetic phytase with elevated thermostability, elevated stability to acids at p H 2, elevated stability to pepsin and with a broadened active p H range, and to an isolated nucleic acid sequence coding for a synthetic phytase and to the use of the phytase in an animal feed for reducing the phosphate content in the slurry and to animal feed additives and animal feeds comprising the synthetic phytase. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044836 | METHODS FOR INCREASING THE PALATABILITY OF FOOD COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides food compositions and methods for increasing the palatability of food compositions. In one aspect, the methods comprise adding an egg and chicken flavoring to a food composition. Prior to being added to the food composition, the egg and chicken flavoring can be incorporated in or on any suitable carrier such as, for example, on a soybean, corn or wheat meal carrier. The egg and chicken flavoring has been found to increase the palatability of food compositions over corresponding conventional food compositions that do not include the egg and chicken flavoring. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044837 | Flavor Infusion Container - A reusable water container that infuses a fruit or herb flavor into a liquid inside the container. The container is segregated into a top liquid chamber, and a bottom flavor infusion chamber. The two chambers join at a watertight seal. A perforated divider positions between the two chambers, acting to retain the fruit in the infusion chamber when liquid is being poured out of the opening in the top of the container. The fruit or herb in the infusion chamber infuses a respective flavor by passing through the perforated divider, and infusing throughout the liquid in the entire container. A base detaches from the bottom of the infusion chamber so that the fruit or herb can be placed inside the infusion chamber. The base and the fruit may be frozen prior to attaching to the infusion chamber to cool the liquid. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044838 | Edible Pet Chew and Method for Making the Same - An edible pet chew has a member of meat based material chewy sheet. The “meat based material” chewy sheet imitates the durability and strength property of known rawhide sheet and simultaneously has inherent attraction to dogs with meat in its formula. A first aspect of present invention is that, the edible pet chew has a SINGLE chewy sheet of meat based material. A second aspect of present invention is that, the edible pet chew has a meat based material chewy sheet member and additionally an edible material member being wrapped therein. A third aspect of present invention is that, the edible pet chew has an edible material member and additionally a meat based material chewy sheet member being wrapped therein. A forth aspect of present invention provides a method for making the edible pet chew with the essential member of meat based material chewy sheet. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044839 | DOUGH PRODUCTS COMPRISING ETHYLCELLULOSE AND EXHIBITING REDUCED OIL MIGRATION - A cooked dough product, such as a biscuit (cookie), comprising from about 10 wt. % to about 45 wt. % of an oil and/or fat component, and from about 0.25 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of ethylcellulose, based on the weight of said product. Also provided is a method of making a cooked dough product comprising the steps of: preparing a dough containing a flour, water, from about 10 wt. % to about 45 wt. % of an oil and/or fat component, and from about 0.25 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of ethylcellulose, based on the weight of the ingredients excluding added water; and cooking the dough at a temperature of at least about 140° C. The ethylcellulose is effective to reduce oil migration from the cooked dough products. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044840 | MICROWAVE POPCORN BAG - A microwaveable popcorn container may be fashioned from glassine or similar materials to provide a susceptor-free, biodegradable, and/or compostable container for cooking microwave popcorn. The material of the container may be translucent in order to advantageously permit inspection of contents during cooking, as well as evaluation of the completeness of kernel popping after microwaving. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044841 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A COOKING PROCESS OF FOOD STUFF - A method for controlling a cooking process of food stuff includes: a) detecting at least one physical property such as electrical impedance (Z) and/or a temperature (T) at a check point of the food stuff, b) deriving food type information about the type of food of the food stuff and/or food age information about the age of the food stuff, c) deriving a bacterial information (e.g. F or F2014-02-13 | |
20140044842 | MAPLE SAP BEVERAGE - A maple sap beverage having an extended shelf life and process for the manufacture thereof in which a maple sap is adjusted to a standard pre-determined Brix value and then subjected to either (a) ultra-high temperature (UHT) pasteurization followed with aseptic packaging or (b) packaging followed by UHT. Additional maple sap products having extended shelf life are also disclosed and claimed. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044843 | METHODS OF PRODUCING SWEET JUICE COMPOSITIONS - The present disclosure relates to methods of producing a sweet juice composition from monk fruit and other fruit of the Cucurbitaceae family containing mogroside V and other terpene glycosides. The methods employ a cation exchange resin and an anion exchange resin to obtain a sweet juice composition with a clean flavor. The sweet juice composition can be used in a food, beverage, pharmaceutical or dietary supplement product. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044844 | WATER SOLUBLE NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING CEREAL BETA-GLUCAN AND RESISTANT STARCH - Disclosed are nutritional compositions comprising agglomerated and/or co-dried particles comprising a cereal beta-glucan and a resistant starch. The agglomerated and/or co-dried particles improve the cold water solubility of the nutritional compositions. The nutritional compositions may be dryblended powdered nutritional compositions including the agglomerated and/or co-dried particles and optionally a | 2014-02-13 |
20140044845 | MOCHA-MAKING APPARATUS WITH SEPARATING OF STEAM FRACTION - An apparatus for preparing a coffee beverage inducing the passage of an extraction fluid through a dose of coffee by heating said fluid, includes a separating device arranged to separate a fraction of said beverage obtained with a prevalently liquid phase of said fluid from a further fraction of said beverage obtained with a prevalently steam phase of said fluid; an apparatus for preparing a coffee beverage by imbibing a dose of coffee with an extraction fluid driven by heating through said dose, includes an inhibition device arranged to inhibit said imbibing when said fluid contains a substantial steam phase; a method for obtaining a coffee beverage includes heating an extraction fluid so as to induce the passage of said extraction fluid through a dose of coffee to obtain said beverage and separating a fraction of said beverage obtained with a prevalently liquid phase of said extraction fluid from a further fraction of said beverage obtained with a prevalently steam phase of said extraction fluid is provided for. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044846 | LOW SODIUM SALT COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a low sodium salt composition and the methods used to make it. The low sodium salt composition includes sodium chloride and a modified chloride salt composition. The modified chloride salt composition includes a homogenous amalgamation of chloride salt, food grade acidulant, and carrier, which does not contain sodium chloride. The modified chloride salt composition may be combined with sodium chloride to form a low sodium salt composition. The modified chloride salt composition may be enhanced to increase particle size. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044847 | Reusable Frothing Device - The present invention relates to a reusable frothing device ( | 2014-02-13 |
20140044848 | Resealable Spout for Selectively Accessing Coconut Water within a Coconut - A resealable spigot for a coconut that provides easy access by consumers to the sterile coconut water within a coconut includes a valve seat positioned within a coconut aperture and a plunger sleeve positioned within the valve seat. The plunger sleeve has a based positioned membrane that seals the coconut aperture, A plunger-stopper is tethered to the plunger sleeve for shipping and storage and is used by the consumer to pierce the plunger sleeve membrane to gain access to the coconut water. The plunger sleeve is also used to reseal the coconut aperture to preserve any remaining coconut water for future consumption. Further provided is an additional embodiment for a spigot comprising a conduit having a spike-tip on one end and a spout on the other with a through bore therebetween. The coconut having a partially inserted spigot is provided to the consumer whereby the consumer gains access to the sterile coconut water by pushing the partially inserted spigot to its seated position with a grommet provided as an insertion stop for the spigot. An optional air vent is provided to aid in fluid flow from the spigot. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044849 | APPARATUS FOR COOKING FOOD - The present invention discloses An apparatus for cooking food that is provided with means to regulate the draining of water. The apparatus comprises an outer container ( | 2014-02-13 |
20140044850 | OVEN FOR COOKING MULTIPLE FOOD TYPES WITH DIFFERENT START AND STOP TIMES - The present invention provides a process for cooking food items in an oven that allows single-temperature rapid cooking of multiple food items, including multiple food types, with the same or different cooking start times, wherein the food types may comprise different cooking periods from start to stop. A timer mechanism is provided for each individual cooking period, wherein each cooking period is set to optimize cooking of each different food type and/or a different cooking start time. One embodiment of the present invention allows up to four different cooking times to be established, with annunciation of completion of each cooking time, wherein the annunciator may comprise light and/or sound. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044851 | TEMPERATURE REGULATION SYSTEM FOR SLOW COOKER - The present invention includes an appliance that has a cook vessel and a temperature regulation system with a Peltier device. The active side of the Peltier cools and heats the cook vessel in the absence of a motive heat distribution system. The temperature regulation system may include a motive heat distribution system on its waste side where the top edge of the fan is located at or above the bottom edge of the any waste heat sink. Methods of cooling and heating food are also part of the invention. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044852 | SWEETENER CRYSTALS AND METHOD OF MAKING - A sweetening composition comprising a crystalline matrix wherein the crystalline matrix comprises a high intensity sweetener and a carrier/substrate, and wherein the composition has a bulk density of about 0.4 g/cc to about 1.0 g/cc. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044853 | FREEZE TOLERANT CREAM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - A liquid cream is caused to include microbubbles by combining the use of a general-purpose agitator and a high-speed, high-shear agitator and thus a triple mixture of liquid, fat globules, and microbubbles is formed, and an increase in cubical expansion and viscosity is achieved. As a result, provided is a liquid cream in which there is no freezing damage arising as a result of freezing and thawing the cream, in other words, freezing damage such as no longer being able to sustain the emulsion, not being able to be whipped or resulting in minute roughness at the surface even if whipping is possible, and forming a heavy whip with low overrun. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044854 | CREAMERS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Creamers for whitening food products are provided. The creamers can have long-term stability, high whitening capacity and a pleasant mouth feel. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a natural dairy creamer including a sugar, a fat, a protein having a globular protein denaturation degree between about 75% and about 98%, and a viscosity ranging between about 10 cP and about 70 cP when measured at a temperature of 4° C. and a shear rate of 75 s | 2014-02-13 |
20140044855 | CREAMERS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Creamers for whitening food products are provided. The creamers can be shelf-stable and aseptic. The creamers can have high whitening capacity and a pleasant mouthfeel. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a creamer including a hydrocolloid, an insoluble divalent salt, a protein, an emulsifier, and an oil. The creamer does not need to include titanium dioxide to provide a whitening effect. The creamer can be a fat-free, liquid creamer including water ranging from about 50% to about 90% by weight. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044856 | PASTE FOOD FOR SWINE - The present invention relates to a foodstuff for pigs that has a high percentage of moisture and a pasty consistency. The paste foodstuff is prepared from meal made from grains cooked in alkali and ingredients that are commonplace in animal nutrition, with subsequent mixing with water in order to form a paste prior to serving in a free-access . The advantages thereof include a reduction in the amount of foodstuff consumed by the animal and a reduction in the amount of foodstuff wasted, thereby enhancing the foodstuff conversion efficiency and thus reducing overall nutrition costs in a pig-rearing facility. The invention includes the paste foodstuff and the method for the production thereof. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044857 | Method for Preparing Water-Soluble Tobacco Flavor in Gel State - A method for preparing water-soluble tobacco flavor in gel state is disclosed. The method includes the following steps: mixing food thickener with glycerol in a mass ratio of 1:50 to 1:5 and mixing to uniform, heating to a temperature of 80° C. to 100 ° C. and keep stirring till dissolve thoroughly, homogenizing for 5 to 15 minutes, cooling to a temperature of 30° C. to 50° C., adding water-soluble tobacco flavor and mixing to uniform, and placing at least 12 hours at a temperature of 1° C. to 30 ° C. to obtain a final product. The product obtained by the method can greatly inhibit volatilization of the tobacco flavor, maintain fragrance completely, reduce the loss caused by volatile components, and can be easily transported and stored. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044858 | STABLE SOLID FORM AGAVE SWEETENERS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURE THEREOF - The invention relates to dry solid crystalline, powder, granular or amorphous forms of | 2014-02-13 |
20140044859 | PRODUCT AND PROCESS FOR REDUCING OIL AND FAT CONTENT IN COOKED FOOD WITH ANIMAL MUSCLE PROTEIN IN SUSPENSION - A product for cooking a food in oil and/or fat is provided. An adjusted pH protein suspension is produced in an aqueous or dry form and comprises myofibrillar proteins and sarcoplasmic proteins substantially free of myofibrils and sarcomeres. The amount of oil and/or fat absorbed by the food during cooking is substantially reduced while the food retains its color and taste. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044860 | METHODS TO INCREASE FRACTURE RESISTANCE OF A DRUG-ELUTING MEDICAL DEVICE - Methods for increasing the fracture resistance of a polymer stent's drug-polymer coating and scaffolding including applying a coating and crimping using techniques that increase the resistance to fracture in the coating layer and scaffolding and scaffolding. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044861 | MULTI-LAYERED SURGICAL PROSTHESIS - The present invention generally relates to the field of prostheses for surgical applications, to methods of their manufacturing and to methods of treating a patient by implanting them into a patient. More particularly, the present invention relates to prostheses having a multi-layered sheet structure and their use in hernia repair, the repair of anatomical defects of the abdominal wall, diaphragm, and chest wall, correction of defects in the genitourinary system, and repair of traumatically damaged organs such as the spleen, liver or kidney. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044862 | SUNSCREEN COMPOSITIONS FOR APPLICATION TO PLANTS - A sunscreen composition for application for plants comprises Titanium Dioxide (TiO | 2014-02-13 |
20140044863 | DEPOSITION APPARATUS CAPABLE OF MEASURING RESIDUAL AMOUNT OF DEPOSITION MATERIAL AND METHOD OF MEASURING THE RESIDUAL AMOUNT OF THE DEPOSITION MATERIAL USING THE DEPOSITION APPARATUS - A deposition apparatus includes a process chamber including an observing window, a crucible disposed in the process chamber to overlap with the observing window in a first direction, a disc disposed between the observing window and the crucible to overlap with the observing window in the first direction and rotated with respect to the first direction, a rotation unit coupled to the process chamber and the disc to rotate the disc, a deposition preventing plate disposed between the disc and the crucible and provided with an opening formed therethrough and overlapped with the observing window in the first direction, and a measuring sensor disposed outside the process chamber to overlap with the observing window, the disc, and the crucible in the first direction. The measuring sensor senses a distance between the deposition material and the measuring sensor to measure a residual amount of the deposition material. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044864 | METHOD OF MASKING WALLS OF A SPRAY BOOTH AND KIT OF PARTS FOR USE THEREIN - The present application discloses a method of masking an interior surface of a spray booth, the method comprising: —providing a masking liquid comprising one or more polymers dispersed or dissolved in water, a base in amount sufficient to such that the pH of the masking liquid is more than 7 and a pH indicator that is colored at the pH of the masking liquid; —applying the masking liquid to at least part of an interior surface of the spray booth; —allowing the applied masking liquid to dry whereby upon drying the pH indicator becomes colorless or substantially colorless and a clear transparent or translucent white masking coating is obtained. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044865 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A NANO-WIRE ARRAY AND A DEVICE THAT COMPRISES A NANO-WIRE ARRAY - A device having a nano-wire array and a method for manufacturing an array of nano-wires. The method includes spraying on a substrate droplets of a suspension that comprises nano-wires and at least a partially volatile solvent; and evaporating the at least partially volatile solvent of the droplets to form the array of nano-wires. At least one of the spraying and the evaporating comprises executing at least one aggregation reduction measure for limiting a formation of three dimensional aggregations of nano-wires on the substrate. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044866 | Method for the Automated Production Consisting of a Molecular Layer of Amphiphilic Molecules and a Device for Producing Said Molecular Layer - The invention is related to a method and an apparatus for the automated fabrication of a molecular layer made from amphiphilic molecules, in particular lipids for a lipid bilayer membrane, in the apparatus, which has a support substrate for supporting the molecular layer, a rotation element, which can be rotated on top of the support substrate, and an actuator device, by means of which the rotation element can be automatically rotated, wherein the rotation element has an outer surface, which is formed hydrophobic at least in sections, the method having the following steps: placing a first solvent, which contains amphiphilic molecules, in a region above the support substrate; causing the automatic rotation of the rotation element above the support substrate; moving the first solvent between the support substrate and the rotation element by the interaction of the rotating rotation element with the first solvent, thus forming the molecular layer. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044867 | Low-Profile Rolling Spray Applicator - A rolling spray applicator has a low profile so that it can be utilized between closely spaced upper and lower surfaces so that a spray coating can be applied thereto simultaneously. The spray applicator includes an elongated spray bar including a plurality of nozzles on upper and lower surfaces thereof. A fluid supply is connected to the elongated spray bar. A frame supports the elongated spray bar and includes a plurality of wheels for rollingly supporting the frame. A handle is attached to either one of the frame or the elongated spray bar so that the device can be rolled between closely spaced upper and lower surfaces for applying a spray coating thereon. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044868 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A REPAIR COATING ON A COATED METALLIC SURFACE - A process for producing a repair coating on at least one metallic surface that is coated with at least one corrosion protection coating A applied with at least one composition selected from the group of pretreatment compositions, of organic compositions and of silicon compound(s) containing compositions, whereby the at least one corrosion protecting coating A has been at least partially removed in the area Z, whereby a thin corrosion protecting coating B containing at least one silicon compound is applied with a solution or dispersion containing at least one silane, at least one silanol, at least one siloxane, at least one polysiloxane or any mixture of these (=“siloxane composition”) on at least a part of the area Z. Optionally, a further corrosion protecting coating C may he applied on the thin corrosion protecting coating B generated with the siloxane composition whereby the at least one further corrosion protecting coating C is generated with at least one organic composition like a primer, a wet-primer, an e-coat, a powder coat, a base-coat or a clear-coat or with at least one composition which is the same or another siloxane composition as for the thin film B. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044869 | MOISTURE ABSORBING ANTI-FOG COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR THE USE THEREOF - An anti-fog composition is provided that includes a superabsorbent polymer that along with a wetting agent are dissolved in a solvent. The superabsorbent polymer excludes hydroxylated acrylate and methacrylate polymers. The composition upon being applied to a substrate with the excess composition removed, an anti-fog film is formed on the substrate without resort to heat treatment and vacuum processing or other complex application processes associated with. The composition is well suited for formation of an end user kit for applying such a film to a substrate. Such a kit includes a container for the composition or a wipe wet with the composition. The container being a bottle or a propellant filled aerosol canister. Upon wiping residual composition from the substrate, the anti-fog film is produced without resort to prior art and complex application processes. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044870 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF LONG-SIZED CIRCULARLY POLARIZING PLATE - A long-sized circularly polarizing plate consisting of long-sized retardation film having slow axis in one of in-plane directions and long-sized polarizing film having absorption axis in one direction within range of 25° to 65° with reference to the slow axis is manufactured through steps of: step A for applying rubbing treatment to the retardation film being conveyed, in such a manner that bottom surface of the retardation film is supported with first guide roll and second guide rolled arranged further downstream of the first guide roll along conveying direction of the retardation film while top surface thereof is pushed with rubbing roll between the first guide roll and the second guide roll; and step B for forming the polarizing film by applying liquid crystalline solution containing dichroic material to the top surface of the retardation film subjected to the rubbing treatment at step A and aligning the dichroic material there. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044871 | High Speed Granule Delivery System And Method - A high speed granule delivery system and method is disclosed for dispensing granules in intermittent patterns onto a moving asphalt coated strip in the manufacture of roofing shingles. The system includes a granule hopper and a rotationally indexable pocket wheel in the bottom of the hopper. A series of pockets are formed in the circumference of the wheel and the pockets are separated by raised lands. A seal on the bottom of the hopper seals against the raised lands as the wheel is indexed. In use, the pockets of the pocket wheel drive through and are filled with granules in the bottom of the hopper. As each pocket is indexed beyond the seal, it is exposed to the moving asphalt coated strip below and its granules fall onto the strip to be embedded in the hot tacky asphalt. Well defined patterns of granules are possible at high production rates. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044872 | SINGLE LAYER SCATTERING OF POWDER SURFACES - Methods and equipment to apply a decorative surface on a building panel wherein the surface includes a mix of fibres, binders, wear resistant particles and pigments. Layers may be applied as separate layers with equipment that applies essentially only one of the materials in the surface mix. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044873 | SINGLE-WALLED CARBON NANOTUBE (SWCNT) FABRICATION BY CONTROLLED CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION (CVD) - The system and method disclosed herein provide a predetermined, variable volume argon-hydrogen gas mixture for a chemical vapor deposition (CVD)-based process, which enables the growth of single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) structures. The exemplary SWCNT structures of this system and method are fabricated with a degree of control over the field emissions produced by the SWCNT and the range of diameters of each of the SWCNTs. Specifically, the predetermined diameter ranges and the field emissions of the SWCNT structure corresponds to a predetermined range of concentrations of the argon-hydrogen mixture and the argon concentration respectively. The defects and the diameter of the SWCNTs typically contribute to field emissions from the SWCNT structures at low applied voltages. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044874 | GRAPHENE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM AND THE METHOD THEREOF - The present invention discloses a graphene manufacturing system and the method thereof. In the prior arts, in order to grow graphene layers, a metal foil or thin film has to be prepared and disposed either on the surface or in the vicinity of the of the work piece so as to catalyze the decomposition of carbon feedstock nearby. In contrast, the present invention uses a fluid which contains catalyst metal ions as the source of catalysts and imports the catalytic particles from outside of the working chamber. The metal particles catalyze the decomposition of carbon feedstock at high temperature and cause the direct growth of graphene layers on insulator substrates. Therefore, the present invention is able to use cost-effective materials as the source of catalysts to grow graphene for practical applications. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044875 | IN-LINE DEPOSITION CHAMBER DESIGN FOR MULTI-STAGE PHYSICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION - An in-line multi-stage physical vapor deposition chamber is disclosed. The deposition chamber includes a cylindrical shaped main body, multiple dividers disposed within the main body and extending in radial directions to divide the interior space of the main body into multiple fan shaped zones, and a cylindrical shaped substrate holder disposed coaxially with the main body. The substrate holder is rotatable around a central axis, and individual substrates or a continuous flexible substrate is mounted on the substrate holder parallel to the central axis. Multiple metal source holders are disposed on the cylindrical sidewall of the main body in at least some of zones for mounting metal sources. Some zones are provided with heating mechanisms for heating the substrate. A load-lock chamber is connected to the main body for loading and unloading substrates into and from a first zone. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044876 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING SMALL SIZE TITANIUM OXIDE PARTICLES - The present invention provides a method for the production of small-size titanium oxide particles, comprising the steps of: e) providing a solid containing titanic acid; f) contacting the solid with an acidic aqueous medium thereby forming an aqueous precursor solution at given conditions of temperature lower than 100° C., Titanium cation concentration lower than 20 wt % and higher than 0.1 wt %, pH lower than 1 and strong acid concentration higher than 2.5% and lower than 30%; g) optionally, adding one or more capping agents to the aqueous precursor solution; and h) modifying at least one of the conditions of the aqueous precursor and maintaining the aqueous precursor at the modified conditions, whereupon precipitation of a precipitate comprising small-size titanium oxide particles takes place, the modifications being selected from at least one of temperature elevation by at least 5° C. and pH elevation by at least 0.1 pH units. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044877 | INORGANIC PHOSPHATE CORROSION RESISTANT COATINGS - This disclosure relates to phosphate coatings that inhibit corrosion of metals, specifically coatings comprising acidic phosphate and alkaline metal oxide/hydroxide components. In one particular embodiment, phosphate-based coating formulations that reduce or eliminate corrosion of steel and other metals are disclosed. In other embodiments, methods for coating steel surfaces with acidic phosphate and alkaline metal oxide/hydroxide components to reduce or eliminate corrosion of the metal surfaces are disclosed. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044878 | CERAMIC COMPOSITE WALL COVERING - Disclosed is a wallcovering assembly consisting of a base material and at least one ceramic coating/topcoat with or without an optional ceramic interlayer. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044879 | Polymeric Composition for Cement Based Substructures - The present invention is directed to a composition capable of inhibiting moisture vapor emission from concrete structures and enhancing adhesion of a finish material to the concrete structure comprising an aqueous mixture of a first copolymer of mer units formed from vinylidene halide and a C1-C2 alkyl acrylate with a second copolymer of mer units formed from vinylidene halide and a C4-CS alkyl acrylate and to the method of forming a moisture barrier/adhesion promoter coating on concrete comprising applying from 2.8 to 5.6 liters (0.75 to 1.5 gallons) of an aqueous carrier having from 10 to 50 weight percent of the mixture of copolymers stated above per 14 m2 (150 square feet) of the free surface of a concrete structure. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044880 | COATING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A substrate processing system for processing an essentially vertically oriented substrate is described. The system includes a first processing chamber having a first processing region to deposit a first layer comprising a first material, a second processing chamber having a second processing region to deposit a second layer over the first layer, the second layer comprising a second material, a third processing chamber having a third processing region to deposit a layer comprising the second material, a transfer chamber providing essentially linear transport paths with the first, second, and third chambers, respectively, and a chamber comprising a first and a second transportation track, wherein at least one of the first and second transportation tracks forms an essentially linear transportation path with the first processing chamber, wherein the first chamber is adapted to receive the substrate from the transfer chamber, and to deposit a further layer comprising the first material. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044881 | REVERSIBLE COATING MATERIAL NOZZLE FOR A SPRAY GUN FOR COATING A WORKPIECE WITH COATING MATERIAL - The reversible coating material nozzle for a spray gun for coating a workpiece with coating material can be installed in a first and a second installation position in a nozzle mount of the spray gun and comprises a nozzle core having a nozzle core opening and a nozzle nipple that is connected to the nozzle core and has a nozzle nipple opening. In addition, a nozzle channel for the coating material is provided and reaches through the nozzle nipple and the nozzle core and connects the nozzle nipple opening to the nozzle core opening. The nozzle nipple has a cylindrical portion, which in the first installation position forms a form fit with the nozzle mount of the spray gun. In addition, a stop is provided. The ratio between the length (L) from the stop to the cylindrical portion and the nozzle diameter (D) lies in the range between 0.75 and 2.00. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044882 | METHOD FOR SEALING FENESTRATION OPENINGS - Seal a fenestration opening that contains a gap having a width of greater than 1.6 millimeters by providing a dispersion having the following components dispersed in an aqueous phase: (i) a film-forming polymer binder having a glass transition temperature in a range of −100 degrees Celsius to −20 degrees Celsius; (ii) a shear thinning rheology modifier at a concentration sufficient to cause the dispersion to have a Brookfield viscosity greater than 300,000 centiPoise as measured using spindle #3 at 0.3 revolutions per minute; and (iii) optionally, a filler; and then spraying the dispersion directly onto the building elements within the fenestration opening so as to form a continuous coating over the building elements and gap within the fenestration opening; wherein there is an absence of reinforcement or sealing material filling or spanning the gap prior to spraying the dispersion over the gap. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044883 | PAPER TISSUE WITH HIGH LOTION TRANSFERABILITY - A paper tissue and products made from paper tissue, such as paper handkerchiefs, facial tissues, bath and cosmetic tissues, paper tissue wipes of any kinds and the like. The invention describes both the process for making a smooth and absorbent lotioned paper tissue, with high transferability of the lotion. The process steps comprises the steps of (a) providing a paper tissue web continuously moving next to a lotion application unit comprising at least one rotating surface, (b) transferring said lotion onto one rotating surface, (c) expulsing said lotion from the said rotating surface into a stream of lotion droplets, by primarily the centrifugal force of the rotation of said rotating surface, (d) intercepting said paper tissue with said stream of lotion droplets. The invention also describes a paper tissue comprising a lotion distributed as discrete deposits on its surface. The deposits have a high local concentration of lotion and cover a relatively small area of the tissue. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044884 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING AN ORGANIC FILM AT THE SURFACE OF A SOLID SUPPORT BY TRANSFER OR BY SPRAYING - The present invention relates to a method for preparing an organic film on the surface of a solid support including the steps consisting in (a) applying, to said surface, by transfer or by spraying, a solution containing at least one cleavable aryl salt; (b) subjecting said solution to a UV or visible irradiation, by means of which radical entities are formed from the cleavable aryl salt and an organic film is grafted. The present invention also relates to a kit of elements for the implementation of such a method. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044885 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GRAPHENE FORMATION - A method for forming graphene includes providing a substrate and subjecting the substrate to a reduced pressure environment. The method also includes providing a carrier gas and a carbon source and exposing at least a portion of the substrate to the carrier gas and the carbon source. The method further includes performing a surface treatment process on the at least a portion of the substrate and converting a portion of the carbon source to graphene disposed on the at least a portion of the substrate. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044886 | Method For The Synthesis Of A Nanostructured Composite Material And A Device For Implementing Said Method - The present invention relates to a process for synthesizing a nanostructured composite material and to an implementation device associated with this process. The device ( | 2014-02-13 |
20140044887 | APPARATUS FOR ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION - Apparatus for atomic layer deposition on a surface of a sheeted substrate, comprising: an injector head comprising a deposition space provided with a precursor supply and a precursor drain; said supply and drain arranged for providing a precursor gas flow from the precursor supply via the deposition space to the precursor drain; the deposition space in use being bounded by the injector head and the substrate surface; a gas bearing comprising a bearing gas injector, arranged for injecting a bearing gas between the injector head and the substrate surface, the bearing gas thus forming a gas-bearing; a conveying system providing relative movement of the substrate and the injector head along a plane of the substrate to form a conveying plane along which the substrate is conveyed. A support part arranged opposite the injector head, the support part constructed to provide a gas bearing pressure arrangement that balances the injector head gas-bearing in the conveying plane, so that the substrate is held supportless by said gas bearing pressure arrangement in between the injector head and the support part. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044888 | PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRODES - A method for producing an electrode, in particular a negative electrode of an electrochemical cell, comprising the steps of: pretreatment, in particular cleaning, of a metallic substrate, drying the pretreated metallic substrate and/or an active material, and coating the pretreated metallic substrate with the active material, wherein said pretreatment of the surface of the metallic substrate involves an organic acid. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044889 | METHODS OF MAKING STRESSED MATERIAL LAYERS AND A SYSTEM FOR FORMING SUCH LAYERS - Disclosed herein are various methods of making stressed material layers and a system for forming such layers. In one example, a deposition/irradiation system disclosed herein includes a process chamber, a wafer stage positioned within the process chamber, a deposition region and an irradiation region within the process chamber, wherein the system is adapted to separate the deposition region and the irradiation region by generating at least one isolating gas region between the deposition region and the irradiation region, means for supplying a precursor gas to the deposition region, means for supplying ultraviolet radiation to the irradiation region and means for supplying an isolation gas to the at least one isolating gas region. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044890 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING MAGNETIC GRAPHENE-BASED NANOCOMPOSITE - A method for fabricating a magnetic graphene-based nanocomposite comprises a mixing step: placing a graphene oxide layer, an iron-containing precursor and a microwave-receiving material in a container; and a microwaving step: applying microwave radiation to the graphene oxide layer, the iron-containing precursor and the microwave-receiving material to reduce the graphene oxide layer into the reduced graphene oxide (RGO) layer and decompose the iron-containing precursor into a plurality of iron nanoparticles adhering to at least one surface of the RGO layer, whereby is formed a magnetic graphene-based nanocomposite. Via applying microwave radiation within one minute, a magnetic graphene-based nanocomposite can be fabricated, whereby is greatly decreased the time to fabricate a composite containing graphene oxide and magnetite. Therefore, the method has advantages of high efficiency and simple processes. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044891 | OPTICAL LAMINATE - There is provided an optical laminate which secures adhesiveness between the (meth)acrylic resin film (base material film) and a hard coat layer, and can prevent a reduction in scratch resistance. An optical laminate according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a base material layer formed of a (meth)acrylic resin film; and a hard coat layer formed by applying a composition for forming a hard coat layer to the (meth)acrylic resin film, wherein: the composition for forming a hard coat layer contains a compound (A) having 9 or more radically polymerizable unsaturated groups; and a content of the compound (A) is 15 wt % to 100 wt % with respect to all curable compounds in the composition for forming a hard coat layer. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044892 | DISPLAY UNIT INCLUDING A SIMULATED FLYING INSECT - A display unit including a flowerpot or the like having a plant arrangement therein and a simulated flying insect which is rotated around the flowerpot or the like. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044893 | GLASS PANEL - A glass panel includes a first surface, and a second surface and wherein the first and second surfaces are spaced apart by thickness of the glass panel. A first image is printed on the first surface of the glass panel and a second image is printed on same first surface of the glass panel and at least partially overlapping the first image. The second image printed on the first surface and at least partially overlapping the first image forms at least partially opaque imbedded into the glass panel image that when covered by a fluid becomes transparent to reveal the first image printed on the second surface of the glass panel. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044894 | INKJET INK FOR PRINTING AN ANTI-SLIP IMAGE - Anti-slip, ink jet inks and a glass panel having the anti-slip ink printed thereon. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044895 | INK-JET TRANSFER SYSTEMS FOR DARK TEXTILE SUBSTRATES - An ink-jet transfer system is disclosed, as well as a transfer printed product which is highly wash-resistant, colour-fast and environment-friendly, and a process for producing the same and its use in a printing process by means of the disclosed ink-jet transfer system. The disclosed ink-jet transfer system has a substrate, a hot-melt layer applied on the substrate and at least one ink-absorbing layer which comprises a mixture of a highly porous pigment and a binder. The molecules of the pigment and if required of the binder and hot-melt layer can form chemical bonds with the dyeing molecules of the ink. | 2014-02-13 |
20140044896 | MEDIA USED IN DIGITAL HIGH SPEED INKJET WEB PRESS PRINTING - A media for digital high speed inkjet web press printing has a CD residual tensile energy absorption index greater than 300 J/Kg. The media includes a paper base having a MD/CD tensile stiffness index ratio of less than 2.0 and a tensile energy absorption index of greater than 500 J/Kg. The paper base includes a mixture of fibers having a softwood fiber to hardwood fiber ratio within a range of 3 to 7 to 7 to 1, an internal starch having a cationic starch to fiber ratio greater than 1.0%, and a filler within a range of about 1.0% to about 12.0% of paper base weight. The media further includes an image receiving coating on a side of the paper base. | 2014-02-13 |