13th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 46 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150087008 | Method For Monitoring A Reaction And To Reaction System For Implementing Same - A method for monitoring a reaction and a reaction system are provided. The reaction system includes at least one vessel for the reaction medium, which is in fluid communication with an injection tube; at least one vessel for a carrier fluid that is immiscible with the reaction medium, which is in fluid communication with a reaction tube; the injection tube being mounted so as to lead into the reaction tube such that individual drops of the reaction medium can be injected into the reaction tube and into the immiscible carrier fluid, so as to form a train of reaction chambers; at least one detector for monitoring a reaction; a means for classifying the reaction chambers; and at least one means for recirculating reaction chambers in front of at least one detector for monitoring a reaction. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087009 | LIVE CELL VIABILITY MODIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An apparatus, system, and method are provided for selectively altering the viability characteristics of a live cell. In some embodiments, an electrical signal acquisition array, electrically coupled to a high gain amplifier, is used in conjunction with an analog to digital converter and a computer to record natural electrical signals that a cell type may use to communicate with its neighbors, the immune system, and the organism in which it is operating, as well as the signals and waveforms that define its particular natural operational electrical signature. Specific parts of the recorded electrical signals that are determined to be relevant to specific behavior patterns are extracted from the recordings as discreet waveforms, loaded into an arbitrary waveform generator, and played back through either an electromagnetic radiating transducer or an electrical signal output array to apply electromagnetic energy to the cells to alter the electrical characteristics of a live cell. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087010 | FILTER MEMBER AND A METHOD OF OBTAINING CELLS USING THE SAME - The present invention provides a filter member. The filter member comprises: a filter for discriminating cells to be analyzed in a sample from other components; a first filter holding member which comprises a first through hole and has a plate-like shape; and a second filter holding member which comprises a second through hole and is fitted into the first filter holding member. When the first and second filter holding members are integrated by fitting the second filter holding member into the first filter holding member, the filter is sandwiched between the first filter holding member and the second filter holding member, and the first through hole is opposed to the second through hole through the filter. A first elastic body is formed on a surface of the first filter holding member, the surface being in contact with the filter. A second elastic body is formed on a surface of the second filter holding member, the surface being in contact with the filter. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087011 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION AND MONITORING OF WATER TOXICITY - A device for analysis and monitoring of toxicity in waters is described. The device is specifically devised for determining toxicity in waters in several samples at the same time and in quick time with a high degree of accuracy and precision. The device has application in the field of controlling and monitoring the water resources and in the field of the ecotoxicological analyses | 2015-03-26 |
20150087012 | METHOD FOR QUANTITATIVELY EVALUATING ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF ANTIMICROBIAL SAMPLE USING DISC DIFFUSION METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MEASURING ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY USING THE SAME - A method for quantitatively evaluating the antimicrobial activity of an antimicrobial sample using a disc diffusion method, and a measurement system using the method are provided. The method comprises: (a) measuring a maximum inhibition zone width (IZW | 2015-03-26 |
20150087013 | URA5 GENE AND METHODS FOR STABLE GENETIC INTEGRATION IN YEAST - A novel gene encoding | 2015-03-26 |
20150087014 | METHODS OF SELECTING ALGAE STRAINS FOR PRODUCTIVITY AND ROBUSTNESS - Systems and methods are provided to select strains of algal cells for biomass accumulation. Based on synthetic algae sample trajectories, an illumination profile is developed. Strains of algal cells co-cultured in a vessel can then be exposed to the illumination profile under controlled conditions. Properties of algae can be measured and superior strains selected for further cultivation and/or study. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087015 | Closing Element for Closing a Container for Samples for Analysis - The application relates to a closing element for closing a container for samples for analysis, particularly biological samples. The application also relates to an assembly of a container and a closing element connected to the container. The application also relates to a device and method for analysing samples. The closure comprises a vent channel ( | 2015-03-26 |
20150087016 | Method For Processing Blood Sample - A method for processing a blood sample is provided that can improve the recovery rate of deformable rare cells that would easily pass through a filter and small rare cells while reducing the filtration area of the filter, and that can recover the rare cells alive. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087017 | DEVICE FOR BACTERIA CLASSIFICATION AND PRETREATMENT DEVICE FOR BACTERIA TEST - When automatically classified results are different from judgment of a laboratory technician, the laboratory technician has to reselect the bacterial colonies one-by-one to be a pickup colony through watching the displayed image. To get rid of the inconvenience, provided is a pretreatment device for a bacteria test comprising: a specification unit by which an operator instructs to specify the number of bacterial colonies and the increased/decreased number of the bacterial colonies to be displayed; and a display unit for displaying classification results obtained following the operator's instruction. The pretreatment device for a bacteria test facilitates the automatically classified results to be brought close to the judgment of the laboratory technician, resulting in the saving of the time required for checking the appropriate bacterial colonies for the pickup colony. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087018 | CASSETTE - A histology processing cassette comprising a box comprising a compartment for holding a biological tissue sample, the box having a bottom face comprising at least in part a sample support surface and being transmissible to radiation, an open top face, and two side walls, a back wall and a front wall, the box having dimensions greater than a standard size histology processing cassette and comprising a recess in the front wall adapted to receive a standard size cassette which has a front wall comprising a unique identifier for the biological tissue sample such that upon insertion of the standard cassette in the recess the unique identifier on the front wall of the standard cassette is readable. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087019 | PROCESSING METHOD AND CASSETTE - A method of avoiding deformation and providing for a more consistent thickness of a biological tissue sample during preparation for analysis comprising providing a histology processing cassette comprising a box defining a compartment for holding a biological tissue sample, the box having a bottom face comprising a sample support surface and being transmissible to radiation or a flow of fluid through to pass through the cassette, an open top face, and two side walls, a back wall and a front wall, the box having a length and width greater than a standard size histology processing cassette and a depth approximately the same as a standard size histology processing cassette placing the sample in the cassette and treating the sample by contacting it with a processing solution; and contacting the sample with molten paraffin wax and cooling the sample in molten paraffin wax so the sample is embedded in solidified paraffin wax for further processing. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087020 | NOVEL PRONGF MUTANTS AND USES THEREOF IN THE PRODUCTION OF BETA-NGF - The present invention relates to a proNGF mutant and to uses thereof, in particular the use of a proNGF mutant for producing human beta-NGF. The present invention discloses a method of preparing a biologically active human beta-NGF from an inactive insoluble proNGF mutant. A proNGF mutant of the invention is substituted by any amino acid but not Arg or Lys at the native protease cleavage site R | 2015-03-26 |
20150087021 | NUCLEIC ACID CONSTRUCT AND USE OF THE SAME - The present invention is related to a nucleic acid construct comprising
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20150087022 | SPONTANEOUSLY IMMORTALIZED AVIAN CELL LINE - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a spontaneously immortalized avian cell line, designated ZS-1. Immortalized avian cell line, ZS-1 is derived from primary chicken embryo fibroblasts (CEF). The ZS-1 cell line is free of endogenous retroviruses, including Avian Leukosis Viruses (ALV), and particularly ALV sub-group E. Moreover, the ZS-1 cell line susceptible to all subgroups of ALV, including subgroup E. Cells of the ZS-1 cell line and sub-clones thereof may be used for inter alia the production of viral agents, including recombinant viral agents, expression of recombinant proteins, and diagnostic assays. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087023 | PROTEIN ISOLATION - A general method and strains of bacteria are described by means where the endogeneous DNAK protein or homolog of the DNAK protein is tagged with a recognizable amino acid sequence and that through this tag, DNAK may be efficiently removed, and as such, recombinant protein purification may be greatly improved both in yield and purity with simplified purification steps that remove the DNAK and reduced cost, waste accumulation and labor, and the isolated recombinant protein will significantly benefit research and therapeutics in its application. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087024 | Cell Culture Improvements - The invention describes improved methods and compositions for producing a recombinant protein, e.g., an antibody, in mammalian cell culture. In addition, the invention provides improved cell culture media, including improved production media, feed solutions, and combination feeds, which may be used to improve protein productivity in mammalian cell culture. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087025 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED SAMPLE MANIPULATION - The present teachings provide apparatuses and methods for automated handling of samples, e.g., biological or chemical samples. The apparatuses and the methods of the present teachings allow automated performance of various sample manipulation steps without manual intervention. In a preferred embodiment, the present teachings provide apparatuses and methods for automated enrichment of templated beads produced by PCR. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087026 | THERMAL CYCLER AND CONTROL METHOD OF THERMAL CYCLER - An attachment unit for attachment of a reaction container including a channel filled with a reaction solution and a liquid having a specific gravity different from that of the reaction solution and being immiscible with the reaction solution, the reaction solution moving close to opposed inner walls, a first heating unit that heats a first region of the channel and a second heating unit that heats a second region of the channel when the reaction container is attached to the attachment unit, a drive mechanism that switches arrangement of the attachment unit, the first heating unit, and the second heating unit between a first arrangement and a second arrangement in which a lowermost position of the channel is located within a first region and a second region, respectively, and a control unit that controls the drive mechanism, the first heating unit, and the second heating unit are provided. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087027 | Methods and Compositions for Size-Controlled Homopolymer Tailing of Substrate Polynucleotides by a Nucleic Acid Polymerase - The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for adding tails of specific lengths to a substrate polynucleotide. The invention also contemplates methods and compositions for immobilization of tailed substrates to a solid support. The disclosure contemplates that the attenuator molecule is any biomolecule that associates with a tail sequence added to a substrate polynucleotide and controls the addition of a tail sequence to the 3′ end of the substrate polynucleotide. The sequence that is added to the substrate polynucleotide is referred to herein as a tail sequence, or simply a tail, and the process of adding a nucleotide to a substrate polynucleotide is referred to herein as tailing. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087028 | CBH1A VARIANTS - The invention relates to recombinant expression of variant forms of | 2015-03-26 |
20150087029 | GENES ENCODING CELLULASE FOR HYDROLYZING GUAR FRACTURING FLUIDS UNDER EXTREME WELL CONDITIONS - Polynucleotide sequences encoding a thermostable cellulase and directing its increased expression are provided, and hydraulic fracturing compositions comprising such thermostable cellulase. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087030 | Pretreatment Composition for Biomass Conversion Process - A pretreatment composition and pretreatment process utilizing the composition is described. The pretreatment composition includes an aqueous organic solvent in combination with an alkaline component and an oxidizing agent. The pretreatment composition is useful for treating biomass as may be utilized in forming biofuel, paper, or other useful products. The biomass to be treated can include cellulosic biomass, lignocellulosic biomass, or a combination thereof. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087031 | METHODS FOR TREATING LIGNOCELLULOSIC MATERIALS - The present invention relates to methods of processing lignocellulosic material to obtain hemicellulose sugars, cellulose sugars, lignin, cellulose and other high-value products. Also provided are hemicellulose sugars, cellulose sugars, lignin, cellulose, and other high-value products. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087032 | YEAST CELL WITH INCREASED PYRUVATE POOL IN CYTOSOL AND METHOD OF PRODUCING PYRUVATE-BASED METABOLITE USING THE SAME - A genetically engineered yeast cell that produces a pyruvate-based metabolite from pyruvate, wherein activity of a mitochondrial pyruvate carrier (MPC) is reduced compared to a parent yeast cell and a method of producing the pyruvate-based metabolite using the yeast cell. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087033 | METHODS FOR MAKING TOCOFLEXOLS AND ANALOGUES THEREOF - Methods for the synthesis of tocoflexols of Formula (I) and (II) and a number of related tocol analogues are provided herein. The methods are economical and amenable to large scale production and can be performed using either pure of partially purified tocotrienols as the starting material. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087034 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING POLYBUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE - The present invention aims to provide a method for producing polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) with an excellent color using biomass-derived 1,4-butanediol (BG). The invention relates to a method for producing PBT comprising a step of subjecting a diol component containing raw material 1,4-BG having a nitrogen content of 0.01 to 50 ppm by mass and a dicarboxylic acid component to esterification or ester-exchange reaction, and a polycondensation reaction step for obtaining PBT from the reactant, wherein the content of gamma butyrolactone in the raw material 1,4-BG is 1 to 100 ppm by mass. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087035 | BIOLOGICAL METHODS FOR PREPARING ADIPIC ACID - The technology relates in part to biological methods for producing adipic acid and engineered microorganisms capable of such production. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087036 | Host Cells and Method for Making Acrylate and Precursors Thereof Using an Odd-Numbered Alkane Feedstock - Provided herein is an alkane-metabolizing cell that is unable to convert propionyl-CoA into methylmalonyl-CoA or 2-metylcitrate synthase. Depending on which enzymes are present in the cell, the cell can produce acrylate or a precursor for the same (e.g., propionate, 3-hydroxypropionyl-CoA, 3-hydroxypropionate, acrylyl-CoA) that can be readily converted to acrylate enzymatically (e.g., in the cell) or by chemical treatment. In one embodiment, the cell may contain a cytochrome P450 or alkane oxidase enzyme that allows the production of 3-hydroxypropionyl-CoA, which can be readily converted to 3-hydroxypropionate. In order to make such compounds, the cell may be grown in the presence of an odd-numbered chain alkane (e.g., pentane or heptane), although another odd-numbered chain alkane may be used. In another embodiment, the cell may contain acyl-CoA oxidase, enoyl-CoA hydratase, and hydrolase. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087037 | FERMENTATION PROCESS - A methods for altering the metabolite profile of a fermentation, by increasing flux through acetolactate. The methods comprises increasing production of one or more products derived from acetolactate. Further provided is a method for increasing the production of 2,3-butandiol by microbial fermentation of gaseous substrates, the method comprising providing a compound which inhibits one or more enzymes which convert acetolactate to branched chain amino acids to the fermentation. The present invention further provides methods for increasing the production of 2,3-butandiol relative to other fermentation products such as ethanol and acetic acid. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087038 | PRODUCTION METHOD FOR 1,4-BUTANEDIOL - An object of the present invention is to provide high-quality 1,4BG capable of working out to a raw material of PBT with good color tone, by efficiently removing and refining impurities mixed when producing a biomass-derived 1,4BG on an industrial scale and the present invention relates to a production method of refined 1,4BG, where a crude 1,4BG-containing solution is obtained from refined raw material 1,4BG obtained by removing bacterial cells, salt contents and water from the fermentation culture medium, through a step of removing high-boiling-point components and/or low-boiling-point components by distillation and/or a step of converting an unsaturated compound to a hydride and the target product is obtained as a side stream in a further distillation step. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087039 | METHODS FOR ENHANCING THE RECOVERY OF OIL DURING BIOFUEL PRODUCTION - Methods for producing biofuels that involve enhanced separation of oil in co-product process streams are disclosed. In some embodiments, separation is enhanced by addition of an additive such as a surfactant, yeast and/or salt to the co-product process stream. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087040 | PRODUCTION OF ETHANOL AND RECYCLE WATER IN A CELLULOSIC FERMENTATION PROCESS - Processes for producing ethanol from fermentation systems employing cellulosic feedstocks are provided, where water is processed for recycle. The water handling portion of the process employs multi-effect evaporators where the first effect evaporator is maintained at temperatures in excess of 105° C., and the evaporation train, beer column form a heat integrated system. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087041 | PRODUCTION OF ETHANOL WITH REDUCED CONTAMINANTS IN A CELLULOSIC BIOMASS BASED PROCESS - Processes for producing ethanol from fermentation systems employing cellulosic feedstocks are provided, where contaminants prevalent from biomass hydrolysate fermentation are managed. The management of contaminants allows recycle of process water between the fermenter vent scrubber and rectification column, thereby removing the need for fresh water to the scrubber. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087042 | Genetically Modified Host Cells and Use of Same for Producing Isoprenoid Compounds - The present invention provides genetically modified eukaryotic host cells that produce isoprenoid precursors or isoprenoid compounds. A subject genetically modified host cell comprises increased activity levels of one or more of mevalonate pathway enzymes, increased levels of prenyltransferase activity, and decreased levels of squalene synthase activity. Methods are provided for the production of an isoprenoid compound or an isoprenoid precursor in a subject genetically modified eukaryotic host cell. The methods generally involve culturing a subject genetically modified host cell under conditions that promote production of high levels of an isoprenoid or isoprenoid precursor compound. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087043 | MONOMERS CAPABLE OF MULTIMERIZING IN AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION THAT EMPLOY BIOORTHOGONAL CHEMISTRIES, AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Described herein are monomers capable of forming a biologically useful multimer when in contact with one, two, three or more other monomers in an aqueous media. In one aspect, such monomers may be capable of binding to another monomer in an aqueous media (e.g. in vivo) to form a multimer, (e.g. a dimer). Contemplated monomers may include a ligand moiety, a linker element, and a connector element that joins the ligand moiety and the linker element. In an aqueous media, such contemplated monomers may join together via each linker element and may thus be capable of modulating one or more biomolecules substantially simultaneously, e.g., modulate two or more binding domains on a protein or on different proteins. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087044 | POLYHEDRAL CAGE-CONTAINING MESOPOROUS METAL-ORGANIC FRAMEWORKS AS PLATFORM FOR BIOCATALYSIS, METHODS OF MAKING THESE FRAMEWORKS, AND METHODS OF USING THESE FRAMEWORKS - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide compositions including polyhedral mesoporous metal-organic framework including a biomolecule (e.g., enzyme), methods of making these compositions, methods of use, and the like. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087045 | CRYSTAL STRUCTURE OF HCV POLYMERASE COMPLEXES AND METHODS OF USE - The present disclosure includes a crystalline form and a crystal structure of HCV RNA polymerase and HCV RNA polymerase in a complex with an RNA template primer molecule. In other aspects, the disclosure provides methods of using the crystal structures and structural coordinates to identify homologous proteins and to design or identify agents that can modulate the function of the HCV RNA polymerase and HCV RNA polymerase in a complex with an RNA template primer molecule. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087046 | SPIDER SILK FUSION PROTEIN STRUCTURES WITHOUT REPETITIVE FRAGMENT FOR BINDING TO AN ORGANIC TARGET - A recombinant fusion protein comprising the moieties Band CT is provided. B is a non-spidroin moiety which provides the capacity of selective interaction with an organic target. CT is a moiety of from 70 to 120 amino acid residues and is derived from the C-terminal fragment of a spider silk protein. The fusion protein is not comprising any moiety derived from the repetitive fragment of a spider silk protein. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087047 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF RECOMBINANT PROTEINS AS A SOLUBLE FORM - A target protein is prepared as soluble protein using a recombinant protein expression system. An expression vector is used that includes (1) an expression-inducible promoter sequence; (2) a first coding sequence including a polynucleotide coding for a polypeptide that is represented by the formula (Z) | 2015-03-26 |
20150087048 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF PROCESSING MICROORGANISMS - A method and apparatus for processing microorganisms is provided. The method comprises mixing microorganisms with a working fluid to form an working fluid slurry, and injecting a transport fluid through a transport fluid nozzle into the working fluid slurry in order to disrupt the cellular structure of the microorganisms. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087049 | Research Photobioreactor - The invention relates to a research photobioreactor for growth at extremely high cell densities in axenic cultures of cyanobacteria and microalgae exposed to a high light intensity. A hydrophobic gas-permeable first membrane situated at the bottom of the reaction chamber serves for the entry of CO | 2015-03-26 |
20150087050 | FUNCTIONALIZED POROUS SILICON NANOPARTICLES AND USE THEREOF IN PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY - Disclosed are nanovectors of formula (I) that can be used simultaneously for the targeting, imaging and treatment, by photodynamic therapy, of cancer cells, and to biodegradable silicon nanoparticles containing a variety of photosensitizing molecules, in particular porphyrins, capable of targeting diseased cells and inducing cell death by excitation in the near-infrared region (>600 nm) in monophotonic and biphotonic modes. In formula (I), (AA) is a porous silicon nanoparticle. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087051 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING INVASIVELY HYPERPOLARIZED IMAGES - The present invention includes a system and method for generating images of at least one Unhyperpolarized portion of a specimen by indirectly hyperpolarizing the at least one portion by irradiating the unhyperpolarized portion by radiation emitted from the de-excitation of excited nuclei of a hyperpolarized substance. The hyperpolarized substance is located in proximity to the specimen. Typically, the images are generated by an MRI/NMR device. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087052 | CRYOPRESERVATION CONTAINER - A container includes an inner bag, where the interior of the inner bag includes a sterile environment for storing a material, at least one access port configured to provide fluid access to the interior of the inner bag, an overwrap bag, where the interior of the overwrap bag includes a sterile environment for storing the material and where the inner bag is enclosed within the interior of the overwrap bag, and an overwrap access port configured to provide fluid access to the interior of the overwrap bag. The material can include a biomaterial. Each of the inner bag, the overwrap bag, the at least one access port, and the overwrap access port can include a fluoropolymer such as fluoroethylenepropylene (FEP). | 2015-03-26 |
20150087053 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING THE EXPRESSION AND SIGNALLING OF PROTEINS ON CELL SURFACES - The present invention relates to the field of protein expression. More specifically, the present invention provides compositions and methods for increasing the expression and signaling of proteins on cell surfaces. In particular embodiments, the present invention provides nucleic acids and amino acid sequences useful for improving/increasing protein expression on the cell surface. In several embodiments, the sequences are operably linked to the N-terminal end of the protein of interest. The nucleic acid sequence encoding the sequence tag and the protein comprise part of an expression vector. The protein is expressed with the N-terminal sequence tag. In certain embodiments, the sequences of the present invention can be used with one or more chaperone or accessory proteins. In particular embodiments, the one or more chaperone/accessory proteins are encoded by the same vector or separate vectors. In other embodiments, the chaperone/accessory proteins are encoded the same vector that encodes the protein of interest. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087054 | IMPORTATION OF MITOCHODRIAL PROTEIN BY AN ENHANCED ALLOTOPIC APPROACH - An expression vector containing appropriate mitochondrion-targeting sequences (MTS) and appropriate 3′UTR sequences provides efficient and stable delivery of a mRNA encoding a protein (CDS) to the mitochondrion of a mammalian cell. The MTS and 3′UTR sequences guide the CDS mRNA from the nuclear compartment of the cell to mitochondrion-bound polysomes, where the CDS is translated. This provides an efficient translocation of a mature functional protein into the mitochondria. A method of targeting mRNA expressed in the nuclear compartment of a mammalian cell to the mitochondrion is also provided. The vector and methods can be used to treat defects in mitochondrial function. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087055 | ANALOG AND MIXED-SIGNAL COMPUTATION AND CIRCUITS IN LIVING CELLS - Provided herein are molecular analog gene circuits that exploit positive and negative feedback to implement logarithmically linear sensing, addition, subtraction, and scaling thus enabling multiplicative, ratiometric, and power-law computations. The circuits exhibit Weber's Law behavior as in natural biological systems, operate over a wide dynamic range of up to four orders of magnitude, and can be architected to have tunable transfer functions. The molecular circuits described herein can be composed together to implement higher-order functions that are well-described by both intricate biochemical models and by simple mathematical functions. The molecular circuits described herein enable logarithmically linear analog computation within in-vitro and in-vivo systems with a broad class of molecules, all of which obey the Boltzmann exponential equations of thermodynamics that govern molecular association, attenuation, transformation, and degradation. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087056 | CRYOPRESERVATION OF CELLS, TISSUES AND ORGANS - The present invention provides a method for cryoprotecting a biological specimen comprising the step of freezing said biological specimen in the presence of a hydrogel and in the absence of cryoprotectant. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087057 | IN VITRO METHOD FOR CULTURING STEM CELLS - There is provided a method for culturing a stem cell in vitro. The method comprises providing a substrate surface coated with a coating comprising a molecule having a catechol moiety or a polymer thereof; and growing a stem cell on said coated substrate surface in a growth medium. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087058 | STEM CELL CULTURE MEDIUM AND METHOD FOR CULTURING STEM CELLS USING SAME - The present invention relates to a stem cell culture medium which can be substituted for a conventional stem cell culture medium containing the heterologous protein fetal bovine serum, and more particularly to a stem cell culture medium containing a basal medium and a knockout serum replacement and a method of culturing stem cells using the same. According to the invention, a high purity of stem cells having a reduced ability to spontaneously differentiate can be obtained without having to use the heterologous protein fetal bovine serum and expensive growth factors (EGF and bFGF), and thus the efficacy of stem cell therapy can be significantly increased. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087059 | HIV VPR-SPECIFIC T-CELL RECEPTORS - The instant invention provides TCRs having one or more amino acid substitutions that bind to the AL9 epitope of the HIV protein vpr (AIIRILQQQL). | 2015-03-26 |
20150087060 | METHOD FOR INDUCING ERYTHROPOIETIN-PRODUCING CELL - An object of the present invention is to provide a method for inducing the differentiation of erythropoietin-producing cells from human pluripotent stem cells. The above object is achieved by providing a method for inducing the differentiation of erythropoietin-producing cells from human pluripotent stem cells using a medium containing a specific growth factor and a specific compound. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087061 | Methods of Preparing Tissues for Xenotransplantation Using Alpha-galactosidases - This invention relates to novel α-galactosidases for the enzymatic removal of the immunodominant monosaccharides on blood products and tissues. Specifically this invention provides a novel family of α3 glycosidases, used for the enzymatic removal of type B antigens from blood group B and AB reactive blood products, and the Galili antigen from non-human animal tissues, thereby converting these to non-immunogenic cells and tissues suitable for transplantation. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087062 | System and Method for Electrospun Biodegradable Scaffold for Bone Repair - This invention relates a structure and system for growth factor incorporation which can improve the osteogenic differentiation of hMSCs, for potential bone regeneration and bone growth applications or used alone for bone repair or growth applications. The system comprises a biodegradable polyester, a hydrophilic polymer, a growth factor and optionally a bioceramic. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087063 | METHOD OF OBTAINING HIGH PURITY STEM CELLS FROM TISSUE - The present invention relates to a method of obtaining high purity stem cells from tissue, comprising: providing an impurity-containing cell mass obtained from a tissue; providing a filter device which comprises a cylinder structure, wherein the cylinder structure comprise an inlet and an outlet below and a content configured inside the cylinder structure between the inlet and the outlet; culturing the impurity-free cell mass on a polymeric film, wherein target stem cells of the impurity-free cell mass conjugate into a spheroid cell population; collecting the spheroid cell population from the polymeric film to obtain high purity target stem cells. According to the method of the present invention, stem cells can be rapidly and easily obtained from tissue. Only a small amount of tissue sample is required and the stem cells obtained can be readily used in clinical applications such as autotransplantation without the requirement of in vitro amplification. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087064 | NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING INACTIVE VARIANTS OF HUMAN TELOMERASE - The invention provides compositions and methods related to human telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTRT), the catalytic protein subunit of human telomerase. Catalytically inactive variants comprising deletions or other mutations are provided. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087065 | METHOD FOR GENERATION OF CONDITIONALLY IMMORTALIZED HEMATOPOIETIC PROGENITOR CELL LINES WITH MULTIPLE LINEAGE POTENTIAL - The present invention is a method and kits for generating a homogenous population of hematopoietic progenitor cells capable of differentiating into a hematopoietic cell lineage. Whereas the combination of Homeobox-B8 protein and FMS-like tyrosine kinase 3 ligand generate cells with the potential to differentiate into different myeloid and lymphoid cell types, Homeobox-A7 protein and erythropoietin generate cells with the potential to differentiate into erythropoietic or thrombopoietic cell types. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087066 | Methods and Compositions for Producing Active Vitamin K-Dependent Proteins - The present invention provides a method of identifying a human subject having increased or decreased sensitivity to warfarin, comprising detecting in the subject the presence of a single nucleotide polymorphism in the VKOR gene, wherein the single nucleotide polymorphism is correlated with increased or decreased sensitivity to warfarin, thereby identifying the subject having increased or decreased sensitivity to warfarin. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087067 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR INACTIVATING GLUTAMINE SYNTHETASE GENE EXPRESSION - Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for inactivating a glutamine synthetase (GS) gene, using fusion proteins comprising a zinc finger protein and a cleavage domain or cleavage half-domain. Polynucleotides encoding said fusion proteins are also provided, as are cells comprising said polynucleotides and fusion proteins. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087068 | METHODS OF GENETICALLY MODIFYING ANIMAL CELLS - This invention relates to improved methods of genetically modifying animal cells by decreasing the distance between cells and genetic modification agents in order to increase the efficiency of genetic modification and/or reduce use of gene modification agents. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087069 | Down-Regulation Of Gene Expression Using Artificial MicroRNAs - Isolated nucleic acid fragments comprising precursor miRNAs, and artificial miRNAs and their use in down-regulating gene expression are described. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087070 | HIGH EXPRESSION ZYMOMONAS PROMOTERS - Synthetic, derivative promoters for expression of chimeric genes in | 2015-03-26 |
20150087071 | Method for Determining The Relative Content of A First Rock Species and of A Second Rock Species in A Rock Sample Extracted From A Wellbore, and Associated Device - Method and apparatus for determining the relative content of a first rock species and of a second rock species in a rock sample extracted from a wellbore. The method comprises adding a reactant to the rock sample, measuring a first information (P | 2015-03-26 |
20150087072 | SOIL ANALYSIS APPARATUS, METHOD, AND SYSTEM - A soil analysis apparatus includes at least one sensor element for measuring a property of the soil; a blade assembly having at least one blade and being displaceable between a raised position and an excavation position, the at least one blade being operable to excavate the soil at a test location when the blade assembly is in the excavation position, the blade assembly being further operable to enter a sensor permitting configuration; and a first actuator operable to displace the at least one sensor element between an initial position and a sensing position along a sensor displacement path, the sensor element being proximate the soil at the test location when in the sensing position. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087073 | METHODS FOR QUANTIFYING POLYPEPTIDES USING MASS SPECTROMETRY - A method for identifying a polypeptide a specimen can include (i) treating a specimen suspected of comprising an insulin with a base; (ii) extracting a first fraction of the treated specimen by solid phase extraction using a mixed mode or polymeric reversed-phase media and a first solvent comprising an acid; (iii) separating a component of the first fraction by liquid chromatography using a chromatographic surface including a hydrophobic surface group and one or more ionizable modifiers, and a second solvent comprising an acid; and (iv) analyzing the component of the first fraction by mass spectroscopy, thereby identifying the polypeptide, if present, using a signal corresponding to a sequence fragment ion from the polypeptide. The signal can correspond to an intact multiply charged precursor fragment selected in a first quadrupole and its corresponding sequence fragment ion selected in a final quadrupole. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087074 | DIAGNOSTIC ORAL DEVICE - Described herein are devices and methods for identifying the existence of an oral condition in a subject. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087075 | SULPHUR DETECTION METHOD AND KIT - Method of detecting the presence of sulphur in a construction material such as asphalt or concrete comprising the steps of:·(a) adding a quantity of the construction material to a solvent to form a test solution, wherein the solvent is capable of solubilising all or part of any sulphur which is present in the construction material and wherein the solvent is miscible with an aqueous solution; and·(b) detecting the presence of sulphur in the test solution by (i) adding to the solution a reagent which induces part or all of any sulphur present in the test solution to precipitate and (ii) measuring the turbidity of the test solution after the precipitation has been formed. The present invention further relates to a sulphur detection kit for detecting the presence of sulphur in construction materials such as asphalt or concrete. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087076 | APPARATUSES, INDICATORS, METHODS AND KITS WITH TIMED COLOR CHANGE INDICATION - An apparatus, method and kit includes one or more use protocol indicators having a color changeable dye, the dye being translucent or having a first color upon immediate exposure to an environment and for a defined time thereafter and the dye changing color after exposure to the environment for the defined time. A dual environment indicator includes a first indicator color changeable dye being translucent or having a first color upon immediate exposure to a first environment and changing color after exposure to a second environment and a second indicator color changeable dye being translucent or having a first color upon immediate exposure to the second environment and for a defined time thereafter and changing color after exposure to the second environment for the defined time. A time exposure indicator comprises at least one color changeable dye disposed to change color in a sequential manner. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087077 | SAMPLE COLLECTION DEVICE FOR OPTICAL ANALYSIS - A sample collection device is provided, which includes a laminate structure which includes at least a first layer and a second layer and a channel sandwiched between the two layers. The channel has an opening at a first end of the laminate structure. The first layer includes a depressible bulb pump disposed distal to the opening of the channel. Depressing and releasing the bulb pump draws a fluid or liquid sample into the channel. The sample collection device can further includes a pad attached to the laminate structure for providing structural support and easy handling. The layers of the sample collection device can be IR neutral so that the device can be used in association with a portable IR or near-IR spectroscopy unit for analyzing the collected sample. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087078 | WELL SEALS IN PIPETTE WORKSTATIONS - A pipette workstation of the type dispensing fluids into a microtiter plate with well closure structures that are thimble-shaped members with ridges that form a seal. The closure structures have a beveled nose lower end for self-centering entry into a well with a lower peripheral ridge acting as a first seal. An intermediate peripheral ridge contacts the wall of the well and forms a second seal barrier. An upper peripheral ridge has a diameter that barely enters the well for wedge action stoppage of entry of closure member into the well and further sealing the well. A pipette head with a nozzle array attaches to an array of seals and inserts the seals into wells. The pipette head uses a vacuum force to remove the seals. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087079 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A combination of capillary forces and gas pressure is used to control the movement of liquid samples within a microfluidic device. A liquid sample introduced to a proximal portion of a capillary channel of a microfluidic device moves by capillary action partway along the capillary channel. As the liquid sample moves, a pressure of a gas acting upon a distal gas-liquid interface of the liquid sample increases by an amount sufficient to stop further movement of the liquid sample. To initiate further movement of the liquid sample, a pump connected to a distal portion of the capillary channel decreases the pressure of the gas acting upon the distal gas-liquid interface of the liquid sample by an amount sufficient to permit the liquid sample to move by capillary action further along the capillary channel of the microfluidic device. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087080 | SPIN TRANSFER TORQUE CELL FOR MAGNETIC RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY - Embodiments are directed to STT MRAM devices. One embodiment of an STT MRAM device includes a reference layer, a tunnel barrier layer, a free layer and one or more conductive vias. The reference layer is configured to have a fixed magnetic moment. In addition, the tunnel barrier layer is configured to enable electrons to tunnel between the reference layer and the free layer through the tunnel barrier layer. The free layer is disposed beneath the tunnel barrier layer and is configured to have an adaptable magnetic moment for the storage of data. The conductive via is disposed beneath the free layer and is connected to an electrode. Further, the conductive via has a width that is smaller than a width of the free layer such that a width of an active STT area for the storage of data in the free layer is defined by the width of the conductive via. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087081 | METHOD OF REPAIRING ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DISPLAY DEVICE - A repairing method of an organic light emitting display device includes insulating a first switching element and an organic light emitting layer of a defective pixel from each other, short-circuiting a first dummy line and the organic emission layer at a first location, the first dummy line being adjacent to the defective pixel among a plurality of dummy lines extending in a first direction, short-circuiting the first dummy line and a second switching element at a second location, the second switching element being a dummy element prior to the short-circuiting, and insulating an inner side of the first dummy line and an outer side of the first dummy line from each other. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087082 | SELECTIVE HEATING DURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE PROCESSING TO COMPENSATE FOR SUBSTRATE UNIFORMITY VARIATIONS - In some embodiments, a system includes (1) a controller configured to receive information regarding substrate uniformity; (2) a processing tool configured to perform a semiconductor device manufacturing process on a substrate; and (3) a laser delivery mechanism coupled to the controller, the laser delivery mechanism configured to selectively deliver laser energy to the substrate during processing within the processing tool so as to selectively heat the substrate during processing. The controller is configured to employ the substrate uniformity information to determine a temperature profile to apply to the substrate during processing within the processing tool and to employ the laser delivery mechanism to selectively heat the substrate during processing within the processing tool based on the temperature profile. Numerous other embodiments are provided. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087083 | BONDING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - Provided is a flip-chip bonding apparatus ( | 2015-03-26 |
20150087084 | Measuring Method for Width of Color Filter Unit and Manufacturing Method for Liquid Crystal Panel - The present invention provides a method of measuring a width of a color filter unit of a liquid crystal panel. The method includes providing a bottom glass substrate having a TFT array thereon; forming the color filter plate locating within an effective region of the liquid crystal panel by photo-etching process, and forming one or more measure modules locating of the liquid crystal panel and on the TFT array by the photo-etching process; and measuring widths of the one or more measure modules out of the effective region to obtain the width of the filter units within the effective region. The method provided is capable of effectively controlling widths of the color filter units formed in process of manufacturing the liquid crystal panel, thus quality of the liquid crystal panel is raised. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087085 | DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE TEMPERATURE OF A SUBSTRATE - An apparatus and a method for determining the temperature of a substrate, in particular of a semiconductor substrate during the heating thereof by means of at least one first radiation source are disclosed. A determination of the temperature is based on detecting first and second radiations, each comprising radiation emitted by the substrate due to its own temperature and radiation emitted by the first radiation, which is reflected at the substrate and at least one of a drive power of the first radiation source and the radiation intensity of the first radiation source. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087086 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SEMICONDUCTOR APPARATUS - A method for producing an image pickup apparatus includes: a process of fabricating a plurality of image pickup chips by cutting an image pickup chip substrate where light receiving sections and electrode pads are formed; a process of fabricating a joined wafer by bonding the image pickup chips to a glass wafer; a process of filling a gap between the plurality of image pickup chips with a sealing member; a process of machining the joined wafer to reduce a thickness; a process of forming through-hole vias; a process of forming an insulating layer that covers the image pickup chips; a process of forming through-hole interconnections; a process of forming external connection electrodes, each of which is connected to each of the through-hole interconnections; and a process of cutting the joined wafer. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087087 | COLOR YIELD OF WHITE LEDS - A method of disposing a phosphor material on an LED such that the LED emits white light and adjusting the quantity of phosphor material such that the white light meets a color target. A formulated procedure is used to determine the adjustment required, and includes a correlation between a change in position of a color of an LED on a CIE diagram and a known quantity of phosphor material added to the LED. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087088 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SEMICONDUCTOR APPARATUS - A method for producing an image pickup apparatus includes processes of: cutting an image pickup chip substrate to fabricate a plurality of image pickup chips; bonding the image pickup chips to a glass wafer via a transparent adhesive layer as well as bonding dummy chips to an outer peripheral region of the glass wafer where the image pickup chips are not bonded to fabricate a joined wafer; filling a sealing member between the image pickup chips and the dummy chips; machining the joined wafer to thin a thickness; and cutting the joined wafer. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087089 | 3D IC Testing Apparatus - A method comprises connecting a testing setup having a plurality of probes to a device under test having a plurality of vias, wherein a probe is aligned with a corresponding via of the device under test and conducting a plurality of via electrical characteristic tests through a conductive path comprising the vias, the probes and a plurality of conductive devices, each of which connects two adjacent probes, wherein the conductive devices are in the testing setup. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087090 | MONITOR TEST KEY OF EPI PROFILE - A method and apparatus for estimating a height of an epitaxially grown semiconductor material in other semiconductor devices. The method includes epitaxially growing first, second, and third portions of semiconductor material on a first semiconductor device, measuring a height of the third portion of semiconductor material and a height of the first or second portion of semiconductor material, measuring a first saturation current through the first and second portions of semiconductor material, measuring a second saturation current through the first and third portions of semiconductor material, and preparing a model of the first saturation current relative to the height of the first or second portion of semiconductor material and the second saturation current relative to an average of the height of the first and third portions of semiconductor material. The model is used to estimate the height of an epitaxially grown semiconductor material in the other semiconductor devices. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087091 | MANUFACTURING METHOD AND TEST METHOD OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - Provided is a test method by which a transistor whose reliability is low can be detected with low stress and high accuracy in a shorter period of time than a BT test. Provided is to detect a transistor whose reliability is high in a shorter period of time than a BT test and manufacture an electronic device with high reliability efficiently. Hysteresis characteristics revealed in the result of the Vg-Id measurement with light irradiation to the transistor correlate with the result of a BT test; whether the reliability of the transistor is Good or Not-Good can be judged. Accordingly, the test method by which a transistor whose reliability is low can be detected with low stress and high accuracy in a shorter period of time than a BT test can be provided. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087092 | OPTO-MECHANICAL ALIGNMENT - Technologies are generally described for manufacturing an optical device by attaching a light-emitting element to an optical element through a resin. In various examples, a method is described, where a substrate is provided to have a through-hole at a position in the substrate where an optical element is to be mounted. A resin in liquid state may be injected into the through-hole in the substrate. Further, an optical element having a light-emitting portion may be mounted on the substrate such that a center of the tight-emitting portion is self-aligned with a center of the through-hole due to a surface tension of the resin in liquid state. The resin may be cured such that the optical element is fixed to the substrate. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087093 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING DISPLAY DEVICE - According to one embodiment, a method is disclosed for manufacturing a display device. The method can include forming a first resin layer on a substrate. The method can include forming a display layer on the first resin layer. The display layer includes a plurality of pixels arranged in a direction perpendicular to a stacking direction of the first resin layer and the display layer. Each of the pixels includes a first electrode provided on the first resin layer, an organic light emitting layer provided on the first electrode, and a second electrode provided on the organic light emitting layer. The method can include bonding a second resin layer onto the display layer via a bonding layer. The method can include removing the substrate. The method can include increasing a density of the bonding layer. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087094 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SEMICONDUCTOR LASER MODULE - A semiconductor laser module includes a laser diode array, an optical fiber array, a fiber array fitting for fixing the optical fiber array, a casing, and a support fitting for fixing the fiber array fitting and casing. The fiber array fitting and support fitting have a first contact section that is in line-contact or surface-contact with the plane section parallel with the light emission surface of the laser diode array, and are laser-welded and fixed to each other at the first contact section. The support fitting and casing have a second contact section that is in line-contact or surface-contact with the plane section vertical to the light emission surface of the laser diode array, and are laser-welded and fixed to each other at the second contact section. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087095 | ENCAPSULATING SHEET, LIGHT EMITTING DIODE DEVICE, AND PRODUCING METHOD THEREOF - An encapsulating sheet includes a transparent layer in which a concave portion that is dented from the surface inwardly is formed and a phosphor encapsulating layer which fills the concave portion. The transparent layer is formed from a transparent composition containing a first silicone resin composition and the phosphor encapsulating layer is formed from a phosphor encapsulating composition containing a phosphor and a second silicone resin composition. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087096 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE - A method of manufacturing a semiconductor light emitting device is performed on a light emitting structure including a sequential stack of a first conductivity-type semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second conductivity-type semiconductor layer. The second conductivity-type semiconductor layer and the active layer are mesa-etched to expose a portion of the first conductivity-type semiconductor layer therethrough. A conductive layer is formed on the second conductivity-type semiconductor layer and the portion of the first conductivity-type semiconductor layer exposed by mesa-etching. In turn, the conductive layer is dry etched such that an upper surface of the first conductivity-type semiconductor layer is partially etched to have uneven portions formed thereon. The resulting semiconductor light emitting device has improved external light extraction efficiency while being easily manufactured. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087097 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE - The present disclosure provides a method for manufacturing a light-emitting diode, including: providing a substrate; forming a first semiconductor layer over the substrate; forming an active layer over the first semiconductor layer; forming a second semiconductor layer over the active layer; removing a portion of the second semiconductor layer and a portion of the active layer to expose a portion of the first semiconductor layer; conform to depositing a transparent conductive layer; forming a patterned mask layer over the transparent conductive layer; performing a wet etch process to remove a portion of the transparent conductive layer; performing a dry etch process to completely remove the portion of the transparent conductive layer not covered by the patterned mask layer; removing the patterned mask layer; and forming a first electrode and a second electrode. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087098 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ORGANIC THIN-FILM ELEMENT, APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING ORGANIC THIN-FILM ELEMENT, METHOD FOR FORMING ORGANIC FILM, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ORGANIC EL ELEMENT - A method for reducing an internal pressure of a vacuum chamber while preventing impurity contamination within the vacuum chamber as much as possible. The method includes: rough pumping reducing an internal pressure of a vacuum chamber ( | 2015-03-26 |
20150087099 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A method for manufacturing a light emitting diode includes following steps: providing a substrate; forming a buffer layer on the substrate; forming a transitional layer on the buffer layer, the buffer layer being made of InGaN; forming an epitaxial layer on the transitional layer; activating the transitional layer by a way of radiating the transitional layer using laser; and when radiated with a laser, the transitional layer separates from the epitaxial layer. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087100 | METHOD OF FORMING EMITTERS FOR A BACK-CONTACT SOLAR CELL - Methods of forming emitters for back-contact solar cells are described. In one embodiment, a method includes forming a first solid-state dopant source above a substrate. The first solid-state dopant source includes a plurality of regions separated by gaps. Regions of a second solid-state dopant source are formed above the substrate by printing. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087101 | METHOD FOR FORMING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A method for forming a semiconductor device includes providing a wafer having a plurality of chip regions, in which each chip region includes a sensing array on a front side of the wafer. A plurality of through silicon vias is formed in the wafer from a back side of the wafer, in which the plurality of through silicon vias is electrically connected to the plurality of sensing arrays. A filter layer is formed on the plurality of sensing arrays after the plurality of through silicon vias is formed. A cover plate is attached to the front side of the wafer to cover the filter layer. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087102 | Surface Treatment for BSI Image Sensors - A method comprises implanting ions in a substrate to form a plurality of photo diodes, forming an interconnect layer over a first side of the substrate and applying a first halogen treatment process to a second side of the substrate and forming a first silicon-halogen compound layer over the second side of the substrate as a result of applying the first halogen treatment process. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087103 | LASER ETCHING A STACK OF THIN LAYERS FOR A CONNECTION OF A PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - A treatment of thin layers for forming a connection of a photovoltaic cell including the thin layers, which includes a first layer, having photovoltaic properties, deposited on a second layer, and the second layer, which is a metal contact layer, deposited on a substrate, the treatment including etching, in the first layer, at least one first trench having a first width so as to expose the second layer; and etching, in the first trench, a second trench so as to expose the substrate, the second trench having a second width less than the first width. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087104 | MECHANISMS FOR FORMING BACKSIDE ILLUMINATED IMAGE SENSOR DEVICE STRUCTURE - Embodiments of mechanisms of a backside illuminated image sensor device structure are provided. The method for manufacturing a backside illuminated image sensor device structure includes providing a substrate and forming a polysilicon layer over the substrate. The method further includes forming a buffer layer over the polysilicon layer and forming an etch stop layer over the buffer layer. The method further includes forming a hard mask layer over the etch stop layer and patterning the hard mask layer to form an opening in the hard mask layer. The method further includes performing an implant process through the opening of the hard mask layer to form a doped region in the substrate and removing the hard mask layer by a first removing process. The method further includes removing the etch stop layer by a second removing process and removing the buffer layer by a third removing process. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087105 | Methods and Apparatuses for Manufacturing Geometric Multicrystalline Cast Silicon and Geometric Multicrystalline Cast Silicon Bodies for Photovoltaics - Methods and apparatuses are provided for casting silicon for photovoltaic cells and other applications. With such methods and apparatuses, a cast body of geometrically ordered multi-crystalline silicon may be formed that is free or substantially free of radially-distributed impurities and defects and having at least two dimensions that are each at least about 10 cm is provided. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087106 | METHODS OF FORMING THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES WITH DISCONTINUOUS PASSIVATION LAYERS - In various embodiments, photovoltaic devices incorporate discontinuous passivation layers (i) disposed between a thin-film absorber layer and a partner layer, (ii) disposed between the partner layer and a front contact layer, and/or (iii) disposed between a back contact layer and the thin-film absorber layer. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087107 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE - A method for manufacturing a photoelectric conversion device of an embodiment includes forming, on a first electrode, a photoelectric conversion layer comprising at least one of a chalcopyrite compound, a stannite compound, and a kesterite compound. The forming of the photoelectric conversion layer includes forming a photoelectric conversion layer precursor comprising at least one compound semiconductor of a chalcopyrite compound, a stannite compound, and a kesterite compound on the first electrode. The forming of the photoelectric conversion layer includes immersing the precursor in a liquid including at least one of Group IIa and Group IIb elements at 0° C. to 60° C., after forming of the photoelectric conversion layer precursor. The compound semiconductor on a side of the first electrode is at least either amorphous or larger in average crystal grain size than the compound semiconductor on an opposite side of the first electrode. | 2015-03-26 |