16th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 24 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110091550 | Methods for Promoting the Revascularization and Reenervation of CNS Lesions - The present invention provides methods of promoting the revascularization and/or reenervation of central nervous system lesions using an in-situ crosslinkable hydrogel. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091551 | WOUND COVERING COMPRISING OCTENIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE FOR USE IN THE ANTISEPSIS OF CATHETER INSERTION POINTS - A wound covering includes a) a transparent film and b) applied to the film, a transparent hydrogel which includes octenidine dihydrochloride. The wound covering is suitable in particular for use in the antisepsis of catheter insertion points. The active ingredient octenidine dihydrochloride is released from the hydrogel quickly, but in a long-lasting manner. A wound covering set and a hydrogel including octenidine dihydrochloride for use for the antisepsis of catheter insertion points are also described. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091552 | Use of Bcl Inhibitors for the Treatment of Scarring Caused By Cutaneous Wounds, Burns and Abrasions - The present invention relates to use of Bcl inhibitors for the prevention of fibroproliferation resulting in the growth of visible or disfiguring scar tissue on human skin, including without limitation keloids and hypertrophic scars. In particular, the present invention relates to the new use of small molecule inhibitors of the Bcl-2/Bcl-XL family of anti-apoptotic proteins for the treatment of cutaneous wounds, burns and abrasions during the healing phase. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091553 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING MICROCAPSULES USING SOLID FAT - An object of the present invention is to provide a method for production of fine microcapsules which encapsulate a hydrophilic bioactive substance at a high content and can be used in wide range of applications such as foods and medical drugs, which method enabling efficient industrial production. The present invention is directed to a method for production of S/O type microcapsules in which a hydrophilic bioactive substance is polydispersed in a solid fat matrix, including steps of: dispersing a complex of the hydrophilic bioactive substance with a surfactant (A) in a solid fat at a temperature not lower than the melting point of the solid fat to obtain an S/O suspension, followed by permitting liquid droplet dispersion of the S/O suspension, and hardening the solid fat by cooling the S/O suspension liquid droplets to lower than the melting point of the solid fat to obtain solid particles; and an S/O type microcapsule wherein a milk protein-derived ingredient such as lactoferrin is polydispersed in a solid fat matrix. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091554 | INJECTABLE COMPOSITE MATERIAL SUITABLE FOR USE AS A BONE SUBSTITUTE - The invention relates to a new injectable composite material suitable for use as a bone substitute. The composite material according to the invention comprises a reactive ceramic phase based on tricalcium phosphate and an organic phase comprising a polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel. By varying the concentration of the two phases it is possible to modulate the mechanical and injectability properties of the material. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091555 | Use of a hydrophilic matrix comprising a polyacrylic acid derivative, a cellulose ether and a disintegrant in the manufacture of a medicament for treating female genital disorders. - A hydrophilic matrix is disclosed which comprises: | 2011-04-21 |
20110091556 | Antimicrobial compositions and methods of use - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for decreasing the infectivity, morbidity, and rate of mortality associated with a variety of pathogenic organisms and viruses. The present invention also relates to methods and compositions for decontaminating areas colonized or otherwise infected by pathogenic organisms and viruses. Moreover, the present invention relates to methods and compositions for decreasing the infectivity of pathogenic organisms in foodstuffs. In particular, decreased pathogenic organism infectivity, morbidity, and mortality is accomplished by contacting the pathogenic organism with an oil-in-water nanoemulsion comprising an oil, an organic solvent, and a surfactant dispersed in an aqueous phase. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091557 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL - The invention relates to a composite material, a precursor for forming the composite material and a method of forming the composite material from the precursor. The invention also relates to the use of said composite material and in particular to its use as an antibacterial or antimicrobial agent. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091558 | Pharmaceutical Compositions of Entacapone, Levodopa and Carbidopa with Improved Bioavailability - The present invention relates to single oral dose pharmaceutical compositions comprising a combination of entacapon, levodopa and carbidopa, or salts thereof along with one or more sugar alcohols, wherein the entacapone is co-micronized with one or more sugar alcohols. The composition of the invention exhibits bioequivalence to commercially available entacapone, levodopa and carbidopa combination formulation marketed under the trade name Stalcvo200®. The invention also relates to processes for making such compositions. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091559 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING ADJUVANT, MACROLIDE AND PROTEINACEOUS ANTIGEN AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The invention is directed to compositions comprising an oil adjuvant, a macrocyclic lactone effective for the prevention or control of parasitic infection in a warm-blooded animal and an immunizing amount of at least one immunogenic polypeptide and methods of use thereof. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091560 | COMPOSITIONS OF NANOPARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are compositions of nanoparticles. In some embodiments, the nanoparticles are Janus particles, where each particle includes a first component and second component that are exposed to the surface of the particle. Also, disclosed are methods and systems for making a composition of nanoparticles. Finally, a method of treating a mammal by administering a composition of nanoparticles is disclosed. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091561 | PERFLUORCARBON NANOEMULSIONS WITH ENDOCYTOSIS ENHANCING SURFACE FOR GENE-TRANSFER - The present invention provides stable perfluorcarbon nanoemulsions with endocytosis enhancing surfaces that are suitable for gene-transfer, its production and use. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091562 | NANOGELS FOR CELLULAR DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTICS - The various embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to nanogels for the cellular delivery of therapeutics and methods of using the same. More particularly, the various embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems and methods for the targeted treatment of neoplastic using nanogel-based technologies. In an embodiment of the present invention, a nanogel-based delivery system comprises: a nanogel comprising a crosslinked polymer particle; and an active agent contained substantially within the nanogel, wherein the active agent is non-covalently associated with the nanogel. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091563 | ORALLY-DISINTERGRATING SOLID PREPARATION - The present invention provides an orally-disintegrating solid preparation such as a tablet produced by tabletting fine granules showing controlled release of a pharmaceutically active ingredient and an additive, and the like, and the orally-disintegrating solid preparation containing fine granules coated with a coating layer containing a polymer affording a casting film having an elongation at break of about 100-about 700%. With the preparation, breakage of fine granules during tabletting can be suppressed in the production of an orally-disintegrating solid preparation containing fine granules showing controlled release of a pharmaceutically active ingredient. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091564 | INJECTABLE HOLLOW TISSUE FILLER - The present invention comprises a plurality of injectable hollow particulate fillers suspended in a biocompatible fluid carrier to significantly improve the clumping resistance and injectability of the composition. The hollow particulate fillers have a lower effective density and are able to suspend in the carrier without precipitation. The loss of skin volume as a result of aging, diseases, weight loss, and injury can lead to uneven skin surface (e.g. wrinkle, etc.). The uneven skin can be repaired by injecting appropriate amount of hollow fillers underneath the skin. Some cases of urinary incontinence occur when the resistance to urine flow has decreased excessively. Continence is restored by injecting the present invention to the urethra tissue to increase resistance to urine outflow. Similarly, the present invention allows for the control of gastric fluid reflux by submucosal injections of the fillers to the esophageal-gastric and gastric-pyloric junction. For patients with vesicoureteral reflux, it can be treated by injection of the present invention into patients' ureteral tissue. This invention can also be used to repair defective or inadequately functioning muscles of the anal sphincter by administering an effective amount of injectable hollow fillers into the defect or anal sinuses. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091565 | METHOD OF FORMING NON-IMMUNOGENIC HYDROPHOBIC PROTEIN NANOPARTICLES AND USES THEREFOR - Methods are described for producing non-immunogenic nanoparticles from protein sources by controlling the pH in a nanoprecipitation process. The nanoparticles that are produced by the disclosed methods range in diameter size from about 100 ran to about 400 nm, with a preferred diameter size of from approximately 100 nm to approximately 300 nm, thereby rendering them non-immunogenic. The invention further discloses methods for producing nanoconjugates that are suitable for a variety of therapeutic, diagnostic and other uses. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091566 | CONTROLLED RELEASE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS - The present application discloses a sustained release composition in pellet form, wherein the core of the pellet comprises: (a) a therapeutically effective amount of a medicament; (b) 0.5 to 50% by weight of a water-soluble polymer; and (c) 25% by weight of a water-insoluble polymer applied as an aqueous latex dispersion and subsequently the water is removed, wherein the sum of the percentages of the medicament, the water-insoluble polymer and the water-soluble polymer is equal to or less than 100%. It also discloses methods of making this composition. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091567 | TISSUE ORGANIZING STRUCTURE AND THERAPEUTIC METHODS - A novel cellular component, tissue organizing structure, and methods for use in detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease is described herein. Particularly, clinical applications include tissue generation from individual cellular components, gene transfer therapeutics and its use as a novel target for cancer prevention and therapeutics. More particularly, methods for disease and cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis and treatment are provided. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091568 | MEDIA CONDITIONED BY STEM CELLS AND USES THEREFOR - Compositions for application to the skin of individuals in need thereof are provided that include media conditioned by the growth of human stem cells, particularly human neural stem cells. In some embodiments, the stem cells are grown without the use of feeder layers. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091569 | ECHINODERM-DERIVED EXTRACTS, METHODS OF PREPARATION AND USES THEREOF - An Echinozoa tissue or organ extract comprising antioxidant compounds is disclosed. Also disclosed is a process for obtaining an Echinozoa tissue or organ extract, as well an extract obtained by this process. Compositions comprising such an extract are also described. Uses of such extracts/compositions, as well as corresponding methods of treatment, for example as an antioxidant or to decrease or inhibit oxidative stress in a cell, tissue or subject are also described. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091570 | Compositions and Devices for Antisepsis and Anticoagulation - Disclosed herein are compositions, methods, uses, and devices having antiseptic and anticoagulation properties in a mammal. The compositions, methods, uses, and devices are based on a therapeutically effective amount of one or more N-halogenated or N,N-dihalogenated amines, analogues or derivatives thereof, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters. The preferred compound is N-chlorotaurine. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091571 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE PROPAGATION OF MRSA, STAPH AND OTHER INFECTIONS THAT COLONIZE IN THE NOSE - A method or protocol for reducing the spread of bacterial infections such as MRSA among a population includes identifying a group of individuals at risk of carrying or becoming carriers of a bacterial infection that colonizes in the nose, determining whether any individuals can be excluded from treatment due to reasons relating to the individual's other activities or precautions taken, designating an individual or group of individuals who will receive treatment, providing a strip, the strip having an effective amount of antimicrobial agent capable of being delivered transdermally, the strip is exteriorly applied to the nose of the designated individual or group of individuals so to allow the antimicrobial agent to pass through the nose to interact with the colony to suppress the colonization, or altogether eradicate the colony. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091572 | ACNE TREATMENT COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING NANOSILVER AND USES - This invention is directed to improved compositions for treatment of acne and related methods. In some embodiments, the present invention is directed to compositions comprising a topical vehicle, nanosilver, acne medicine and soothing agents, effective for treating acne without irritation. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091573 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING ARSENIC TRIOXIDE FORMULATIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING CANCER USING ARSENIC TRIOXIDE OR MELARSOPROL - The invention relates to the use of arsenic compounds to treat a variety of leukemia, lymphoma and solid tumors. Further, the arsenic compounds may be used in combination with other therapeutic agents, such as a retinoid. The invention also provides a process for producing arsenic trioxide formulations. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091574 | TREATMENT OF ADENOCARCINOMA EXPRESSING LKB1 WITH MTOR INHIBITOR IN COMBINATION WITH COX2 INHIBITOR - Methods of treating adenocarcinoma cells such as NSCLC cells are disclosed that depend upon the level of functionally active LKB1 expressed in the cancer cells being treated. In one embodiment, the cancer cells express functionally active LKB1 and the method comprises contacting those cells with a LKB1-stimulating amount of a COX-2-specific inhibitor in combination with an inhibiting amount of a specific inhibitor of mTOR. In another embodiment, the cancer cells express about 25 percent or less of the normal, functional LKB1 expressed by non-transformed cells of the same type are contacted with a growth inhibiting amount of an agent that inhibits cellular metabolism and induces energetic stress. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091575 | STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING LEACHING OF WATER-SOLUBLE METAL BIOCIDES FROM TREATED WOOD PRODUCTS - Strategies that dramatically reduce leaching of water-soluble metal-containing biocides from treated biodegradable products. Aqueous, preservative compositions of the present invention incorporate one or more water-soluble metal species having biocidal activity and one or more agents that increase the leaching resistance of these metal species when impregnated into biodegradable products. Using one or more of these agents allows usage rates of the biocide impregnants to be dramatically lowered at the time of impregnation of the products. Because less of the metal biocide leaches in the presence of these agent(s), less biocide has to be added in order to meet desired loading goals. Generally, an agent of the present invention that reduces leaching of metal biocides is water soluble, is substantially nonionic in aqueous media, has a molecular weight greater than about 100, and has a vapor pressure less than that of water at standard temperature. Preferred agents are those including at least 10 weight percent, more preferably at least 16 weight percent, and even more preferably at least 20 weight percent oxygen. Examples of these preferred agents include (poly)ethers and/or nonionic surfactants including one or more oxyalkylene units in the backbone and/or as substituents of the molecule. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091576 | Therapeutic and prophylactic uses of cell specific carbonic anhydrase enzymes in treating aging disorders due to oxidative stress and as growrh factors of stem cells - A method for the treatment and prophylaxis of conditions of aging due oxidative stress and as growth factors of stem cells. Such conditions due to oxidative stress are associated with a decreased presence of one or more cell-specific carbonic anhydrase enzymes in the tissue of a subject. Such conditions include but are not limited to alzheimer's disease, parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, autism, lou gehrig's disease, huntington's disease, diabetes mellitus, amyloid diseases, atherosclerosis, arthritis, osteoporosis, cystic fibrosis. The method comprises administering to the patient a pharmaceutically effective, non-toxic amount of one or more compounds that increases the presence of one or more Carbonic Anhydrase Isozymes whose levels have been reduced in the subject. Such compound maybe the Cell Specific Carbonic Anhydrase Enzymes, a compound that when absorbed reacts or dissociates to form cell specific carbonic enzymes or a compound that when administered promotes the natural generation of the cell specific carbonic anhydrase enzymes within the subject. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091577 | DRUG RELEASE COATINGS ON CALCUIM PHOSPHATE AND USES THEREOF - The invention provides implantable drug releasing materials comprising a calcium phosphate composition, a biodegradable polymer adsorbed onto the calcium phosphate composition, wherein the polymer comprises acidic amino acid residues, and a drug adsorbed onto or reacted with the polymer. The invention is further directed to dental and bone implants and implantable medical devices comprising the implantable drug releasing material, methods for preparing the implantable drug releasing material, and methods for delivering the implantable drug releasing material to bone or teeth. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091578 | METHOD OF STIMULATING TISSUE HEALING - A method of stimulating tissue healing in humans or animals includes administering to a human or animal suffering from lesions and infections linked to chronic and/or acute periodontitis a pharmaceutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition including (i) at least one sodium halopohalite, and (ii) at least one N-halogenated taurine, wherein halogens from the (i) at least one sodium halopohalite and from the (ii) at least one N-haloamine taurine, which may be the same or different, are selected from the group consisting of fluorine, iodine, bromine and chlorine. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091579 | VITAMIN D2 ENRICHED MUSHROOMS AND FUNGI FOR TREATMENT OF OXIDATIVE STRESS, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND ASSOCIATED DISEASE STATES - An filamentous fungi is disclosed with a naturally vitamin D enriched nutritional profile. These enriched mushrooms were shown to have a synergistic effect on longevity of subjects with both a normal and nutritionally deficient diets, improved tolerance to oxidative stress, and increased longevity in a Alzheimer's disease model. Surprisingly, vitamin D2 and D3 fed alone or in combination with nonenriched mushrooms did not produce similar effects. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091580 | EXTRACT OF ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS L. LEAVES FOR PHARMACEUTICAL APPLICATIONS - Disclosed are methods of alleviating oxidative stress, regulating blood glucose levels, and controlling pancreatic lipase activity by administering a Rosemary extract. Such methods may be useful to help body weight and body fat, prevent obesity, and treat hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, cardiovascular disease and Type-2 diabetes. Preferred extracts contain 20% or 50% carnosic acid. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091581 | New pharmaceutical function of dichroa febrifuga alkone derivative (DFAD) - A safe pharmaceutical composition for antioxidation, controlling oncoges, inhibiting tyrodine kinase activity and increasing immune function contains | 2011-04-21 |
20110091582 | Method for Obtaining Concentrated Polyphenol Extracts From a Stirring Process - The present invention proposes methods for obtaining concentrated polyphenol extracts resulting from the stirring process, through a step in which a partially purified beer is placed into contact with a resin that adsorbs the polyphenols, followed by a step in which the polyphenols adsorbed onto said resin are recovered. The invention also relates to the extracts thus obtained, which feature remarkable properties, as well as to several applications for these extracts. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091583 | ANTIALLERGIC MARINE BIOPOLYMERS - The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions based on carrageenan as an active ingredient, for use as a medicament in the prophylactic or therapeutic treatment of allergic conditions or diseases, with the proviso that the carrageenan comprises iota- and/or kappa-carrageenan and is substantially free of lambda carrageenan. Typically, the invention relates to liquid formulations, gels and dry powder compositions comprising iota- and/or kappa-carrageenan and, optionally, one or more non-carrageenan therapeutic agents for administration to the respiratory tract, the gastrointestinal tract or the eyes. The compositions of the invention have been found to be efficacious in the prevention and treatment of type I allergies and additionally, may exert an adjuvant function upon combined mucosal administration with non-carrageenan therapeutic agents. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091584 | LYMPHATIC VESSEL STABILIZER - Provided is a lymphatic vessel stabilizer composed of Tie2 activator. The Tie2 activator is preferably at least one type selected from the group consisting of angiopoietin 1 (Ang-1), extract of | 2011-04-21 |
20110091585 | HERBAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING VITAL ENERGY AND ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE - Compositions, kits and methods are provided for enhancing vital energy and athletic performance, improving or restoring blood circulation, promoting mental acuity, reducing fatigue, and improving aerobic performance. In one embodiment, the composition comprises the herbal extracts of | 2011-04-21 |
20110091586 | COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING AMINES AND USE THEREOF - The present invention features compositions comprising at least one compound of the formula I or formula II: | 2011-04-21 |
20110091587 | PHASE II DETOXIFICATION AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY - Provided are methods and compositions that enhance Nrf2 (SKN-1) activation of phase II detoxification or antioxidant enzyme transcription, comprising plant extracts (e.g., willow extracts) or active fractions thereof, as well as methods for identifying additional compounds that increase the Nrf2-regulation of those enzymes. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091588 | ORCHID VANDA COERULEA AS A COSMETIC ACTIVE AGENT - An extract of the orchid | 2011-04-21 |
20110091589 | INDUSTRIAL PRODUCT PRODUCTION FACILITY AND PRODUCTION METHOD - Provided are industrial product production facility and production method suitable for manufacturing a wide variety of products in small quantities. A production facility (P) is provided with an injection molding machine ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110091590 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DISPENSING SEALANT WITHIN A GAP - A nozzle head for dispensing sealant within a gap is provided. The nozzle head includes, but is not limited to, a body section and a port connected with the body section. The body section forms a primary channel through which sealant is dispensed. The primary channel forms an entrance through which sealant enters the body section and an exit through which sealant is dispensed from the nozzle. The port is connected with the body section and surrounds the exit. The port forms a chamber having a tip portion opposed to a rear opening. The chamber forms an angled path from the tip portion to the rear opening to trap and guide excess sealant within the chamber to the rear opening. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091591 | Improvements in powder compaction and enrobing - An apparatus and method is disclosed for forming a compacted powder slug ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110091592 | Method and apparatus for the production of high tenacity polyolefin sheet - A process for the production of virtually full density polyolefin suitable for further processing by drawing to form a high tenacity, highly oriented polyolefin sheet comprising: a) feeding a metered amount of polyolefin powder into the nip between two heated calender rolls initially set at a gap smaller than the size of the smallest polyolefin powder particle and at a temperature above the melting point of the powder; b) rolling the powder through the nip under these conditions until a coherent sheet of polyolefin is produced: and c) once a coherent sheet of polyolefin exits the nip lowering the temperature in the nip to a temperature below the melting point of the polyolefin powder and increasing the gap to a desired level above the thickness of the largest powder particle. Apparatus for the performance of such a process is also described. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091593 | Method and apparatus for the production of high tenacity polyolefin sheet - A process for the production of virtually full density polyolefin suitable for further processing by drawing to form a high tenacity, highly oriented polyolefin sheet comprising: a) feeding a metered amount of polyolefin powder into the nip between two heated calender rolls; b) rolling the powder through the nip under these conditions until a coherent sheet of polyolefin is produced. According to a highly preferred embodiment, initially, the nip is set at a gap smaller than the size of the smallest polyolefin powder particle and at a temperature above the melting point of the powder and once a coherent sheet of polyolefin exits the nip the temperature in the nip is lowered to a temperature below the melting point of the polyolefin powder and the gap increased to a desired level above the thickness of the largest powder particle. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091594 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CURLED EXTRUDATE - An apparatus and method for producing a substantially spiral shaped food product is disclosed herein. The apparatus includes a die defining a plurality of apertures disposed in a circle about a center. The apparatus also includes at least one cutting blade disposed for rotation about the center and operable to intermittently pass fully across each of the apertures during rotation. The apparatus also includes a plurality of slicing blades arranged for individual rotation about one of the plurality of apertures. The plurality of slicing blades are also arranged for continuous extension less than fully across the one aperture. The apparatus also includes a planetary coupling arrangement operably disposed to facilitate reciprocating rotation between the at least one cutting blade and the plurality of slicing blades. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091595 | PLASTIC FILM STRETCHING APPARATUS - A plastic film ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110091596 | TWO-SHAFT EXTRUDER - In a two-shaft extruder, a pair of rotor shafts ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110091597 | ROTATING STRUCTURE OF ROTARY MEMBER - There is provided a rotating structure of a rotary member disposed in a press molding apparatus including the rotary member; a main body; and a rotating block, wherein the rotating block includes a convex strip to be attached to the lower portion of the rotary member and a concave strip to be attached to the main body, and the convex strip includes a flat mounting portion and a convex sliding portion, and is formed with bolt holes penetrating through the mounting portion and the convex sliding portion at a plurality of positions, the concave strip includes a flat mounting portion and a concave sliding portion, and is formed with bolt holes penetrating through the mounting portion and the concave sliding portion at a plurality of positions, and the convex sliding portion and the concave sliding portion are positioned at slidable positions. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091598 | CHEWING GUM BULKING AGENTS - A sucrose-free, non-cariogenic, non-laxative chewing gum composition contains a bulking agent having at least 25 wt. % of a water-soluble dietary fiber polysaccharide component, and at least 25 wt. % of a water-soluble non-cariogenic, non-laxative crystalline C | 2011-04-21 |
20110091599 | METHOD FOR PREPARING NOODLES DOUGH WITH OXIDASE - The present invention relates to a method for preparing dough. Particularly the invention relates to a method for producing dough that can be processed via sheeting (i.e. a sheetable dough). Even more particular, the invention relates to a method for manufacturing sheetable dough with a water addition level which level would normally result in a dough which can not be processed because it is too sticky. The present invention provides a method for preparing sheetable dough comprising adding an amount of water and an effective amount of oxidase to flour and wherein said amount of water in the absence of said oxidase results in a dough that can not be processed due to its stickiness. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091600 | High-Purity Rebaudioside D And Low-Calorie Bread Containing The Same - The invention provides methods of purifying Rebaudioside D from the | 2011-04-21 |
20110091601 | Preparation of An Edible Product From Dough - The addition of a lipoxygenase and a lipolytic enzyme active on polar lipids to a dough has a synergistic effect on the volume and/or crumb color of an edible product made by leavening and heating the dough, e.g. by baking or steaming. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091602 | High-Purity Rebaudioside D And Low-Calorie Yogurt Containing The Same - The invention provides methods of purifying Rebaudioside D from the | 2011-04-21 |
20110091603 | METHOD OF REDUCING THE PURINE CONTENT OF AN EDIBLE MATERIAL - Disclosed herein is a method of reducing the purine content of an edible material, including treating an edible material having a first level of purine content with a microorganism capable of digesting purine compounds, such that the thus treated edible material has a second level of purine content lower than the first level of purine content, wherein the microorganism is selected from | 2011-04-21 |
20110091604 | SYNTHETIC MEAT - Examples of methods, systems and computer accessible mediums related to producing synthetic meat are generally described herein. In some example methods, a substrate configured to support cell growth may be provided. The substrate may be seeded with cells. The seeded substrate may be rolled through a bioreactor having a roll-to-roll mechanism, thereby allowing nutrients and growth factors to interact with the cells. The seeded substrate may be stretched to simulate muscle action. The seeded substrate may be monitored for uniformity of cell growth as it is rolled through the bioreactor. A film of synthetic meat is obtained from the substrate. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091605 | Process for extracting bioactive calcium ion - A process for extracting a bioactive calcium ion, includes isolating calcium ion from fibrous membranes of natural shells which contain composition calcium with an extracting solution which has a temperature below 28° C. and subacidity, wherein the extracting solution comprises a protease, and utilizes water to be dispersant, such that the calcium ion chelates with dispersoid to form a colorless crystal bioactive calcium ion solution. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091606 | Dietary Supplements in Beverages or Other Forms, and Methods of Use and Production - Dietary supplements and methods of making and using them are disclosed. These supplements may contain an enzyme component and a vitamin component. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091607 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING GLACIAL WATER - Methods and systems for recovering, and processing ice obtained from an ice source, i.e., a glacier, ice sheet, ice cap, etc., are described herein. In particular, the ice obtained from the ice source holds unique properties and is processed as a beverage for consumption having unique properties. Further, the resulting product is produced with minimal human alteration and reduced energy input as compared to conventional methods for packaging water. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091608 | High-Purity Rebaudioside D And Low-Calorie Fruit Juice Containing The Same - The invention provides methods of purifying Rebaudioside D from the | 2011-04-21 |
20110091609 | BEVERAGES WITH ENHANCED FLAVORS AND AROMAS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - The present embodiments generally relate to beverages with enhanced flavors and aromas and method of making same. Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to soluble coffee and methods of making soluble coffee with improvements in such qualities as taste and aroma. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091610 | BEVERAGES WITH ENHANCED FLAVORS AND AROMAS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - The present embodiments generally relate to beverages with enhanced flavors and aromas and method of making same. Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to soluble coffee and methods of making soluble coffee with improvements in such qualities as taste and aroma. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091611 | WATER-SOLUBLE TABLETS OF NATURAL FOOD-GRADE SEA SALT AND METHOD FOR THEIR PREPARATION - Water-soluble natural integral sea salt tablets preparable as unit doses simple and easy to use, and a method for producing the tablets. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091612 | CRUMB COATING FOR FOOD PRODUCTS - A method of manufacture of a crumb coated food product comprising the steps of | 2011-04-21 |
20110091613 | ORGANIC COMESTIBLE FORMULATION - Formulations of chocolate-based snack food and desserts, such as mousse, truffles and ice cream, comprising raw organic ingredients are provided. The method for making the snack food and dessert products of the present invention are also provided. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091614 | CONTAINER SYSTEM - A container system is described. In one or more implementations, the container system comprises a lower container for receiving a first food component (or components) and an upper container assembly for receiving a second food component (or components) so that the second food component is separated from the first food component. The upper container assembly is configured for engagement with the lower container and is operable to be at least partially opened while the upper container assembly is engaged with the lower container to introduce the second food component into the lower container with the first food component. In one or more embodiments, a pull tab is coupled to the upper container assembly. The pull tab is configured to be pulled while the upper container assembly is engaged with the lower container to at least partially open the upper container assembly. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091615 | System and Method for Producing a Reduced-Fat Composition - A reduced fat beverage and a method of making the same is disclosed. A method for making a reduced-fat beverage includes destabilizing a base solution, the base solution comprising a fat component and non-fat components. The method also includes separating the fat component from the non-fat components and removing the fat component from the base solution. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091616 | METHODS FOR OBTAINING PRESERVATIVE-FREE STABLE AVOCADO PULP POWDERS AND PRODUCTS COMPACTED FROM SAME - Example embodiments relate to methods for obtaining stable avocado pulp powders having a long life shelf life at ambient temperature, without requiring the use of natural or synthetic preservatives. The example methods thereby enable the natural components of the pulp and the organoleptic properties of the fruit to be preserved. The powders can be used to obtain compacted products, such as tablets for food or cosmetic use. The example embodiments further provide dehydration methods for obtaining avocado pulp powders, in which the avocado pulp is dehydrated using microwaves and hot air flows simultaneously. Thus, powders with low water activities may be produced without adding preservatives, while eliminating unwanted enzyme activities specific to the fruit. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091617 | High-Purity Rebaudioside D And Low-Calorie Table Top Tablet Containing The Same - The invention provides methods of purifying Rebaudioside D from the | 2011-04-21 |
20110091618 | METHOD FOR PREVENTING OXIDATION AND OFF FLAVORS IN HIGH CAROTENOID FOODS - Disclosed is a method for preserving and enhancing the shelf-life of dried foods having relatively high levels of carotenoids. The method uses calcium ascorbate to prevent the oxidation of carotenoids and the polyunsaturated fatty acids. The process can be used to make treated dry food ingredients such as carrot pomace powder that can be later rehydrated and used to make carotenoid rich doughs, which can be further formed by extruding, sheeting or other forming means and cut into pre-forms and thermally processed into ready to eat shelf stable snack foods. The process can also be used to enhance the shelf-life of carotenoid-rich thermally processed snack foods made from raw food ingredients such as sliced carrots. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091619 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING FROZEN PRODUCTS - The invention provides a method and an apparatus for producing frozen products using a liquid cooling freezing method, enabling the number of times for replenishing a freezing solvent to be reduced and completely preventing alcoholic odor from occurring. The apparatus | 2011-04-21 |
20110091620 | Apparatus and Method for Perforation of Fruits and Vegetables - An apparatus and method for the perforation of the skins or hulls of food pieces to more efficiently produce a dried, shelf-stable product. The apparatus contains two parallel and adjacent blade wheels positioned longitudinally within a frame in substantially the same horizontal plane at a distance from each other such that the blades' teeth contact product passing between the blade wheels and make perforations. Each blade wheel comprises a plurality of circular blades with a plurality of teeth around the circumference mounted on a rotatable shaft. In one aspect, a guard is provided for each blade wheel to ensure that no product remains on the blades after perforation. The shape, size and number of blades and the distance between the blade wheels may be modified with respect to the size and shape of the product and the strength of the product's skin or hull. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091621 | FOOD TOASTING POUCH - A food toasting device comprising a pouch and optionally, a handle. A method of using the food toasting device comprising placing a desired quantity of a food product, such as nuts, in the pouch of the food toasting device, placing the food toasting device into an appliance for heating, turning on the appliance so that the food product is exposed to the desired amount of heat, waiting until the food product is sufficiently toasted, and removing the food toasting device containing the food product from the appliance. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091622 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING FROZEN AERATED CONFECTIONS - A process for manufacturing frozen aerated confectionery products is provided, the process comprising; providing two rollers wherein each roller has a multiplicity of open cavities on its surface and wherein the rollers are aligned so that the surfaces touch; providing filling means for filling said cavities with a frozen aerated confection at a temperature higher than the temperature of the rollers; filling two cavities, one on each roller, with a frozen aerated confection having an overrun of between 10% and 130%; allowing the frozen aerated confection to expand outside its cavity; and counter-rotating the rollers so that respective cavities in the two rollers lie opposite one another and the frozen aerated confection in a cavity of the first roller is pressed against the frozen aerated confection in an opposite cavity of the second roller; characterised in that the surfaces of the rollers in which the cavities are located are conical. An apparatus for operating the process is also provided. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091623 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CARBONATING A LIQUID MEDIUM, FOR EXAMPLE A BEVERAGE - A method and a device for carbonating a liquid medium, for example a beverage, by introducing CO | 2011-04-21 |
20110091624 | Method for Separating Banana Pulp from Its Peel, and a Device for the Implementation of This Method - A large scale processing method for separating banana pulp from its peel is disclosed. In this method bananas are separated into two parts (generally in a transverse direction), each part having a tip end and a cut end. A compression force is applied to those banana parts such that the force increases from the tip end to the cut end. A device which implements that process, comprising a cutting device, a means for feeding bananas into the cutting device, and two processing conveyor devices (to apply the compression force to the banana parts), is also disclosed. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091625 | DEVICE FOR REMOVING A CORE FROM HARVESTED HEADING PLANTS - The invention relates to a device for removing a core from harvested heading plants comprising a stalk and, on said stalk, a head, such as in particular broccoli and cauliflower. The device is provided with positioning means for positioning the plant, which positioning means comprise clamping means for clamping the plant stalk therebetween, and with separating means. The separating means comprise at least one separating element which is movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position the separating element extends on one side of the stalk and in the second position the separating element extends on the other side of the stalk such that after moving the separating element between the first position and the second position, a separation between the stalk with the core and the remaining part of the plant during movement of the separating element from the first position to the second position. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091626 | WHEAT FLOUR SUBSTITUTE FOR BAKERY FOODS AND BAKERY FOODS PREPARED USING THE SAME - The present invention provides a method of improving quality of bread containing a swelling-controlled starch, comprising replacing 20-70% of wheat flour with a wheat flour substitute, wherein said wheat flour substitute comprises a swelling-controlled starch and a swelling-control free starch. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091627 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING FULLY COOKED EXTRUDATES WITH SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED SPECIFIC MECHANICAL ENERGY INPUTS - Improved extruders and methods for the extrusion cooking of comestible products such as human foods or animal feeds are provided wherein the products may be produced with very low specific mechanical energy (SME) inputs as compared with conventional processing. The methods preferably involve introduction of very high levels of steam into the extruder barrel ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110091628 | High-Purity Rebaudioside D And Low-Calorie Ice Cream Containing The Same - The invention provides methods of purifying Rebaudioside D from the | 2011-04-21 |
20110091629 | High-Purity Rebaudioside D And Low-Calorie Cake Containing The Same - The invention provides methods of purifying Rebaudioside D from the | 2011-04-21 |
20110091630 | High-Purity Rebaudioside D And Low-Calorie Diet Cookies Containing The Same - The invention provides methods of purifying Rebaudioside D from the | 2011-04-21 |
20110091631 | CULINARY FOAM - The invention provides a substantially fat-free composition which is, aerosol-dispensable as a culinary foam. The composition comprises in combination:
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20110091632 | Meat Additive, Pickling Liquid and Processed Meat Product - Provided are a meat additive and a pickling liquid for producing a processed meat product having an enhanced water retention capacity when heated and therefore having an excellent texture. More specifically, provided are a meat additive comprising at least water-soluble cellulose ether which turns into a gel when heated, a pickling liquid comprising the meat additive, and a meat processed product comprising the food additive. Also provided is a method for producing a processed meat product comprising at least the steps of: adding the meat additive or the pickling liquid to meat and heating the meat to which the meat additive or the pickling liquid has been added, at a gelling temperature or higher wherein the gelling temperature is of the water-soluble cellulose comprised by the meat additive or pickling liquid. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091633 | High-Purity Rebaudioside D And Low-Calorie Soy Sauce Containing The Same - The invention provides methods of purifying Rebaudioside D from the | 2011-04-21 |
20110091634 | High-Purity Rebaudioside D And Low-Calorie Carbonated Lemon-Flavored Beverage Containing The Same - The invention provides methods of purifying Rebaudioside D from the | 2011-04-21 |
20110091635 | High-Purity Rebaudioside D And Low-Calorie Carbonated Drink Containing The Same - The invention provides methods of purifying Rebaudioside D from the | 2011-04-21 |
20110091636 | FOOD EMULSION - Aspects of the invention relate to a food emulsion, such as a water-in-oil emulsion. In some aspects the fat phase of the emulsion has a first fat and a second fat, where the melting point of the second fat is lower than that of the first fat. The first fat can exist in several crystal forms, but is present in the emulsion substantially in a single crystal form. The emulsion may be useful as a filling for confectionery compositions. Other aspects relate to confectionery compositions incorporating the emulsions, and to methods of making the emulsions. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091637 | High-Purity Rebaudioside D And Low-Calorie Chocolate Containing The Same - The invention provides methods of purifying Rebaudioside D from the | 2011-04-21 |
20110091638 | METHOD OF ANIMAL SLAUGHTER - The present invention relates to a method of slaughtering a non-human animal, which method comprises administering an anesthetic amount of carbon monoxide to said animal and subsequently killing the anaesthetized animal. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091639 | Medical Device Coating Configuration and Method for Improved Lubricity and Durability - Medical devices and methods for making and using the same. An example medical device includes a slotted tubular member and a coating disposed over the tubular member. The coating may define one or more coating gaps therein. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091640 | NON-SHRINKING CERAMIC SUBSTRATE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method of manufacturing a non-shrinking ceramic substrate according to an aspect of the invention may include: preparing a ceramic laminate having a via electrode therein; firing the ceramic laminate so that a void is formed at the interface between the via electrode and the ceramic laminate; and performing plating to fill the void with a conductive material. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091641 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR A DE-ACIDIFYING PAPER - For decades books and other paper documents have been deteriorating in archives and libraries around the world because the acidity of the paper is increasing so much (wherein the pH decreases) that the paper cellulose is decomposing so that the paper loses its cohesion and thereby degenerates in terms of quality. The invention relates to an improved method for de-acidifying paper. The invention also relates to a device for applying such a method. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091642 | Apparatus and Method for Transporting Contact Lenses Through Dipping Baths - There is described an apparatus and method for transporting contact lenses through dipping baths ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110091643 | Method and Device for Maintaining a Concentration of a Treatment Bath - There is described a method for maintaining the concentration of a treatment liquid bath in the production process for contact lenses which comprises the process steps of rinsing each lens in a water bath immediately prior to immersing the lens in a liquid bath for extraction and/or rinsing and/or coating thereof. Immediately following the rinsing in the water bath each contact lens is immersed in an arrangement of two or more successive treatment liquid baths of the same kind. The treatment liquids in the successive baths are continuously renewed and are transported from one bath to the preceding bath in a direction opposite to a transport direction of the contact lenses from bath to bath. A metered volume of treatment liquid is continuously introduced into the last bath of the arrangement of treatment liquid baths in dependency of a measured concentration, and a specified volume of treatment liquid is continuously removed from the first bath. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091644 | Water release silver and holographic metal flake and method of manufacturing metal flake - A metal flake film assembly comprising a base film having a first side and a second side. A coating is positioned on the first side of the base film. The coating is one of a water soluble polymer or a water dispersible polymer with a predetermined content of a water soluble polymer which coats and adheres to the base film. A metal layer is vacuum deposited upon the coating. The coating may be embossed. A method of manufacture of metal flakes is likewise disclosed. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091645 | NOZZLE PLATE OF INKJET PRINTHEAD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE NOZZLE PLATE - A nozzle plate of an inkjet printhead, and a method of manufacturing the nozzle plate. The nozzle plate includes a substrate through which nozzles are formed; an ink-philic coating layer formed on an outer surface of the substrate and inner walls of the nozzles; and an ink-phobic coating layer selectively formed on the ink-philic coating layer disposed around the nozzles. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091646 | Orifice chemical vapor deposition reactor - The orifice chemical vapor deposition reactor provides controlled and regulated reaction gas and vapor flow in order to produce high yields of carbon nanotubes with relatively high purity. The reactor includes a first reaction chamber having an inlet and an outlet, with an input gas being injected therein. A catalyst boat is received within the first reaction chamber for receiving a volume of reaction catalyst. A second reaction chamber is provided, having an inlet and an outlet. The inlet thereof is in fluid communication with the outlet of the first reaction chamber. A flow-regulating member is positioned within the second reaction chamber adjacent the inlet thereof, with the flow-regulating member having an orifice formed therethrough for regulating gas flow. At least one product boat is received within the second reaction chamber for receiving at least one substrate upon which carbon nanotubes are formed. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091647 | GRAPHENE SYNTHESIS BY CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION - Processes for synthesizing graphene films. Graphene films may be synthesized by heating a metal or a dielectric on a substrate to a temperature between 400° C. and 1,400° C. The metal or dielectric is exposed to an organic compound thereby growing graphene from the organic compound on the metal or dielectric. The metal or dielectric is later cooled to room temperature. As a result of the above process, standalone graphene films may be synthesized with properties equivalent to exfoliated graphene from natural graphite that is scalable to size far greater than that available on silicon carbide, single crystal silicon substrates or from natural graphite. | 2011-04-21 |
20110091648 | GAS TREATMENT SYSTEMS - An MOCVD reactor such as a rotating disc reactor ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110091649 | Method and apparatus for counting particles in a gas - The present disclosure describes a method and apparatus for detecting particles in a gas by saturating the gas with vapor and causing the gas to flow through a chamber with walls that are at a temperature different than the temperature of the entering gas creating a gas turbulence within the chamber resulting in the gas becoming super-saturated with vapor and causing said super-saturated vapor to condense on said particles and form droplets, which are then detected and counted by an optical light-scattering detector. | 2011-04-21 |