27th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 54 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120172579 | REDUCTIVE BIOMASS LIQUEFACTION - The present invention provides methods, reactor systems, and catalysts for converting in a continuous process biomass to less complex oxygenated compounds for use in downstream processes to produce biofuels and chemicals. The invention includes methods of converting the components of biomass, such as hemicellulose, cellulose and lignin, to water-soluble materials, including lignocellulosic derivatives, cellulosic derivatives, hemicellulosic derivatives, carbohydrates, starches, polysaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, sugars, sugar alcohols, alditols, polyols, diols, alcohols, ketones, cyclic ethers, esters, carboxylic acids, aldehydes, and mixtures thereof, using hydrogen and a heterogeneous liquefaction catalyst. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172580 | ANTI-PLANT-VIRUS AGENT - The present invention provides an anti-plant virus agent which exhibits preventative and therapeutic effects on plant virus diseases. The anti-plant virus agent of the present invention is characterized by containing at least one compound selected from the group consisting of ascorbic acid derivatives represented by Formula (I) (wherein, R | 2012-07-05 |
20120172581 | PROCESS FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF COMPOUNDS FOR TREATING CANCER - Process for the identification of compounds for treating cancer. The invention relates to a method for identifying candidate compounds for use as therapeutic agents for the treatment of cancer, among those who are able to activate the MDA-5 protein or increase NOXA protein levels and to trigger autophagy. It is based on the fact that activation of dsRNA sensor MDA-5 is able to trigger the destruction of cancer cells by activation both autophagy and apoptosis, autonomously and selectively in tumor cells, without provoking the stabilization of the natural antagonist NOXA, MCL-1. The invention also relates to the use of double-stranded RNAs of the same or similar nature such as polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid (pIC), complexed with carriers such as polyethylenimine polycation (PEI), for the manufacture of medicines for the treatment of cancer. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172582 | Labelling Strategies for the Sensitive Detection of Analytes - The present invention relates to methods and reagents for detecting analytes, e.g. nucleic acids. The new methods and reagents allow a simple and sensitive detection even in complex biological samples. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172583 | Oligonucleotides and Analogs Labeled with Energy Transfer Dyes - Novel linkers for linking a donor dye to an acceptor dye in an energy transfer fluorescent dye are provided. These linkers facilitate the efficient transfer of energy between a donor and acceptor dye in an energy transfer dye. One of these linkers for linking a donor dye to an acceptor dye in an energy transfer fluorescent dye has the general structure R | 2012-07-05 |
20120172584 | NICOTYL RIBOSIDE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - The invention relates to compositions of nicotinoyl ribosides and nicotinamide riboside derivatives and their methods of use. In some embodiments, the invention relates to methods of making nicotinoyl ribosides. In some embodiments, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and nutritional supplements containing a nicotinoyl riboside. In further embodiments, the invention relates to methods of using nicotinoyl ribosides and nicotinamide riboside derivatives that promote the increase of intracellular levels of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) in cells and tissues for improving cell and tissue survival. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172585 | CELLULOSE DIACETATE FOR RETARDATION FILM - To provide a cellulose acetate which gives a cellulose acetate optical film exhibiting optical properties as a result of stretching, in which the film shows excellent stretchability and gives a stretched film having excellent optical properties. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172586 | MICROPROCESSING IN HETEROGENEOUS REACTION MIXTURES - The present invention relates to a process for preparing a chemically modified polysaccharide, preferably starch, by using a microdevice. It further relates to the use of a microdevice for the chemical reactions of polysaccharides in heterogeneous mixtures. Examples of chemical modifications are acetylation, oxidation, hydroxypropylation and the like. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172587 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING POLYSACCHARIDE ESTERS OR POLYSACCHARIDE MIXED ESTERS - The invention relates to a method for producing polysaccharide esters or polysaccharide mixed esters, in which a polysaccharide or a modified polysaccharide is converted with at least one esterification reagent and at least one halogenide component, an imidazole compound which is generated in situ being used as catalyst. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172588 | CATALYTIC BIOMASS DECONSTRUCTION - The present invention provides processes for catalytically converting biomass to oxygenated compounds suitable for use in bioreforming processes. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172589 | PROCESS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF IVABRADINE AND ADDITION SALTS THEREOF WITH A PHARMACEUTICALLY ACCEPTABLE ACID - Process for the synthesis of ivabradine of formula (I): | 2012-07-05 |
20120172590 | METHODS FOR ISOLATING ALKALOIDS FROM PLANTS - Methods are provided for isolating alkaloids from biomaterial, preferably plant biomaterial, wherein the biomaterial is extracted with a vegetable oil, in the concomitant presence of an alkaline aqueous phase. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172591 | INHIBITORS OF HUMAN PHOSPHATIDYLINOSITOL 3-KINASE DELTA - Methods of inhibiting phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase delta isoform (PI3Kδ) activity, and methods of treating diseases, such as disorders of immunity and inflammation, in which PI3Kδ plays a role in leukocyte function are disclosed. Preferably, the methods employ active agents that selectively inhibit PI3Kδ, while not significantly inhibiting activity of other PI3K isoforms. Compounds are provided that inhibit PI3Kδ activity, including compounds that selectively inhibit PI3Kδ activity. Methods of using PI3Kδ inhibitory compounds to inhibit cancer cell growth or proliferation are also provided. Accordingly, the invention provides methods of using PI3Kδ inhibitory compounds to inhibit PI3Kδ-mediated processes in vitro and in vivo. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172592 | ACID ADDITION SALTS, HYDRATES AND POLYMORPHS OF 5-(2,4-DIHYDROXY-5-ISO-PROPYL-PHENYL)-4-(4-MORPHOLIN-4-YLMETHYL-PHENYL)-I- SOXAZOLE-3-CARBOXYLIC ACID ETHYLAMIDE AND FORMULATIONS COMPROSING THESE FORMS - The present invention relates to new salt forms of 5-(2,4-dihydroxy-5-isopropyl-phenyl)-4-(4-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-phenyl)-isoxazole-3-carboxylic acid ethylamide, in particular the mesylate, hydrochloride, tartrate, phosphate and hemi fumarate salt thereof; to crystalline forms of such salts; to polymorphs of 5-(2,4-dihydroxy-5-isopropyl-phenyl)-4-(4-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-phenyl)-isoxazole-3-carboxylic acid ethylamide; to hydrates and polymorphs of the new salt forms mentioned above; to the use of the new salt forms mentioned above for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a disorder mediated by Hsp90; to a method for treating a disorder mediated by Hsp90 using the new salt forms; to formulations comprising such salt forms, in particular aqueous solutions suitable for intravenous administration; and to amber glass containers being filled with such formulations. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172593 | META-STABLE STATE NITROGEN-CONTAINING POLYMER - A meta-stable state nitrogen-containing polymer formed by reacting Compound (A) and Compound (B) is described. Compound (A) is a monomer having a reactive terminal functional group. Compound (B) is a heterocyclic amino aromatic derivative as an initiator. The molar ratio of Compound (A) to Compound (B) is from 10:1 to 1:10. The meta-stable state nitrogen-containing polymer has a variance less than 2% in its narrow molecular weight distribution after being retained at 55° C. for one month. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172594 | Process for the Synthesis of Melamine Cyanurate in Lamellar Crystalline Shape with High Purity and Flowability - The present invention relates to a process for the synthesis of melamine cyanurate in lamellar crystalline shape with high purity and flowability. The procedures include that 1) melamine and cyanuric acid react to form mixture solution, 2) the mixture solution is filter-pressed to prepare filter cake, 3) filter cake and silicon oil are mixed to obtain semi-finished product, 4) dried the semi-finished product until the water content is less than 1.0%, 5) heat the temperature and control certain vacuum degree for curing and crystallizing, 6) the product is obtained. The processing steps of present invention are easy to operate, the processing parameters are easy to control, the production time of melamine cyanurate is short, the quantity of pure water is low, and utilization of equipments is high. Removing the incompletely reacted raw materials and impurities by filter-pressing, greatly increases the purity of semi-products. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172595 | NOVEL PROCESS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF PEMETREXED DISODIUM SALT - The present invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of pemetrexed diethyl ester 2 | 2012-07-05 |
20120172596 | REGIOSELECTIVE PREPARATION OF 2-AMINO-5-TRIFLUOROMETHYLPYRIMIDINE DERIVATIVES - The present invention relates to a method of making pyrimidines of formula (III) said method comprising reacting a compound of formula (I) with an oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen nucleophile of formula T-H; and reacting the compound obtained with an amine of formula (II) [HN(R1)R2] to form a compound of formula (III) wherein X1, X2, T, R1 and R2 have the meanings as defined herein. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172597 | MATERIALS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - The present invention relates to compounds of the formulae (I) to (XII), to the use of the compounds in electronic devices, and to electronic devices comprising the compounds according to the invention. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172598 | COMPOUNDS HAVING TAFIa INHIBITORY ACTIVITY - The present invention provides compounds having superior TAFIa inhibitory activity. They are dihydroimidazoquinoline compounds represented by the following formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: | 2012-07-05 |
20120172599 | SECOND-ORDER NONLINEAR OPTICAL COMPOUND AND NONLINEAR OPTICAL ELEMENT COMPRISING THE SAME - Problem to Be Solved: to provide a chromophore having a far superior nonlinear optical activity to conventional chromophores and to provide a nonlinear optical element comprising said chromophore. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172600 | METHOD FOR PREPARATION OF ILOPERIDONE AND CRYSTALLIZATION METHOD THEREOF - A method for preparation of iloperidone is provided which comprises reacting 6-fluoro-3-(4-piperidinyl)-1,2-benzoisoxazole hydrochloride with 1-[4-(3-chloropropoxyl)-3-methoxyphenyl]ethyl ketone in an inorganic alkaline aqueous solution. A crystallization method of iloperidone is also provided which comprises adding seed crystal to the iloperidone solution in ethyl acetate, and then iloperidone crystal is obtained with high purity by controlling the temperature and the stirring speed. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172601 | ZINC CLUSTER - Disclosed is a novel zinc cluster compound represented by general formula (1): Zn | 2012-07-05 |
20120172602 | POLYMERS BEARING PENDANT PENTAFLUOROPHENYL ESTER GROUPS, AND METHODS OF SYNTHESIS AND FUNCTIONALIZATION THEREOF - A one pot method of preparing cyclic carbonyl compounds comprising an active pendant pentafluorophenyl ester group is disclosed. The cyclic carbonyl compounds can be polymerized by ring opening methods to form ROP polymers comprising repeat units comprising a side chain pentafluorophenyl ester group. Using a suitable nucleophile, the pendant pentafluorophenyl ester group can be selectively transformed into a variety of other functional groups before or after the ring opening polymerization. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172603 | POLYMERS BEARING PENDANT PENTAFLUOROPHENYL ESTER GROUPS, AND METHODS OF SYNTHESIS AND FUNCTIONALIZATION THEREOF - A one pot method of preparing cyclic carbonyl compounds comprising an active pendant pentafluorophenyl ester group is disclosed. The cyclic carbonyl compounds can be polymerized by ring opening methods to form ROP polymers comprising repeat units comprising a side chain pentafluorophenyl ester group. Using a suitable nucleophile, the pendant pentafluorophenyl ester group can be selectively transformed into a variety of other functional groups before or after the ring opening polymerization. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172604 | Oxazolidinium Compounds - Oxazolidinium compounds are formed by the reaction of a halohydrin or an epoxide with a secondary amine and an aldehyde or a ketone. The oxazolidinium compounds are formed directly and do not require the reaction of a pre-formed oxazolidine with an alkylating agent. The compounds are useful as gas hydrate inhibitors in oil and gas production and transportation. The oxazolidinium compounds have the structure: | 2012-07-05 |
20120172605 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ASYMMETRIC TETRASUBSTITUTED CARBON ATOM-CONTAINING COMPOUND - The invention provides an industrial method for producing a spiroaminopyrrolidone derivative, which is an intermediate for producing a quinolone antibacterial agent. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172606 | SULFONIUM COMPOUND, PHOTO-ACID GENERATOR, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A sulfonium compound represented by formula (1), a photo-acid generator, and a method for producing a sulfonium compound are provided: | 2012-07-05 |
20120172607 | Method For Preparing Hydroxymethylfurfural - A method for preparing hydroxymethylfurfural, which includes: a) mixing and dissolving triose or its derivatives and solvent 1 to obtain the first reaction mixture; b) reacting the obtained first reaction mixture with Alkaline Catalyst 1 to condense into hexose; c) mixing and dissolving the resulting hexose and solvent 2 to obtain the second reaction mixture; d) adding acid catalyst 2 to the second reaction mixture, then heating the second reaction mixture at 80˜280° C. to form the third reaction mixture including hydroxymethylfurfural; e) obtaining the hydroxymethylfurfural separating by separating from the third mixture. The method is a new synthetic way for preparing 4-hydroxymethylfurfural and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172608 | CARRIER FOR SILVER CATALYST, ITS PREPARATION, A SILVER CATALYST MADE FROM THE SAME AND ITS USE - The present invention discloses an alumina carrier for a silver catalyst, a process for preparing the alumina carrier, a silver catalyst made from the alumina carrier, and a use of the silver catalyst in the production of ethylene oxide by the oxidization of ethylene. The alumina carrier comprises alumina and promoters, as well as titanium silicate molecular sieve(s); and therefore, has an improved catalytic activity. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172609 | Catalytic processes for preparing estolide base oils - Provided herein are processes for preparing estolides and estolide base oils from fatty acid reactants utilizing catalysts. Further provided herein are processes for preparing carboxylic esters from at least one carboxylic acid reactant and at least one olefin. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172610 | METHODS OF PREPARING HYDROXY FUNCTIONAL VEGETABLE OILS - Simple, economical preparative processes for the provision of pure hydroxyl functional materials that are derived by converting the alkene groups of the unsaturated molecules found in vegetable oils, into hydroxyl groups. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172611 | HYDROPHILIZED SUBSTRATE, DISPERSION, AND MAKING METHOD - A powder is hydrophilized by treating surfaces of particles with a hydrolyzable silyl group-containing acid anhydride compound, dispersing the surface treated particles in water, adding a base, and heating the dispersion for thereby hydrolyzing the acid anhydride moiety to open its ring and neutralizing the resultant carboxylic acid with the base. The hydrophilized powder is fully dispersible in aqueous media. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172612 | OPEN METAL ORGANIC FRAMEWORKS WITH EXCEPTIONAL SURFACE AREA AND HIGH GAS STORAGE CAPACITY - The disclosure provides metal organic frameworks comprising exception porosity. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172613 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING PHOSPHATE ESTERS FROM PHOSPHORYL CHLORIDE AND MONOALKYL ETHERS OF GLYCOLS OR POLYGLYCOLS - Phosphate ester compounds are prepared by reacting phosphoryl chloride with at least one mono(alkylene glycol) monoether or poly(alkylene glycol) monoether, or a mixture at least one mono(alkylene glycol) monoether or poly(alkylene glycol) monoether and at least one alkylene glycol or polyalkylene glycol, in the presence of at least three moles per mole of phosphoryl chloride of a pyridinyl compound that is devoid of aliphatic nitrogen atoms. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172614 | METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF DIALKYL PHOSPHITES - A method for the manufacture of dialkyl phosphites by reacting a P—O component containing from 1 to 6 P—O—P bonds in the molecule, with an alcohol and a ketal corresponding to a selected formula, said ketal will not lead to the formation of an enol structure. The level of the ketal is expressed in relation to the level of co-reactants. A preferred ketal is void of any carbon-hydrogen bonds on the α-carbon atom in the ketal structure. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172615 | ISOXAZOLINE-SUBSTITUTED BENZAMIDE COMPOUND AND PESTICIDE - A substituted alkenylbenzene compound of formula (4): | 2012-07-05 |
20120172616 | METHOD OF SEPARATING OFF MAGNETIZABLE CATALYST PARTICLES BY MEANS OF MAGNETIC FILTERS - The present invention relates to a process comprising at least the steps (A) chemical reaction of at least one organic compound in the presence of at least one heterogeneous catalyst in a reaction mixture and (B) removal of the at least one heterogeneous catalyst by means of a magnetic filter, and also the use of a magnetic filter for separating off catalyst particles in a process for the hydrogenation of at least one organic compound. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172617 | RESVERATROL INTERMEDIATES DAL - A process for the preparation of 1-(3,5-diacetoxyphenyl)-ethanol by catalytic hydrogenation of 3,5-diacetoxy-acetophenone in the presence of a Ni-alloy as catalyst in a C | 2012-07-05 |
20120172618 | Low-Foaming Surfactants - Novel compounds having the structure (I) are provided, where R | 2012-07-05 |
20120172619 | METHOD OF PREPARING PHOTOACID GENERATING MONOMER - A method of preparing a monomer comprises reacting a sultone of the formula (I): | 2012-07-05 |
20120172620 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING LIGHT-COLOURED ISOCYANATES OF THE DIPHENYLMETHANE SERIES - The present invention relates to a process for preparing light-coloured polyphenylene-polymethylene-polyisocyanate (PMDI), comprising the steps (a) providing carbon monoxide and chlorine, (b) reacting carbon monoxide with chlorine to form phosgene, (c) reacting the phosgene from step (b) with at least one primary amine with the exception of mono- and polyphenylene-polymethylene polyamines with an excess of phosgene to form an at least one isocyanate containing reaction solution, and hydrogen chloride, (d) separating excess phosgene from the isocyanate-containing reaction solution obtained in step (c), (e) providing at least one polyphenylene-polymethylene polyamine, and (f) reacting at least a portion of the phosgene separated in step (d) with the at least one polyphenylene-polymethylene polyamine to form the light-coloured polyphenylene-polymethylene polyisocyanate. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172621 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING ISOCYANATES - The invention relates to a multistage process for the continuous preparation of organic, distillable polyisocyanates, preferably diisocyanates, particularly preferably aliphatic or cycloaliphatic diisocyanates, by reaction of the corresponding organic polyamines with carbonic acid derivatives and alcohols to form low molecular weight monomeric polyurethanes and thermal dissociation of the latter, in which the polyisocyanates produced and unusable residues are separated off at particular stages of the reaction and reusable by-products and intermediates are recirculated to preceding stages. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172622 | ACETIC ACID PRODUCTION FROM BIOMASS PYROLYSIS - Methods are disclosed for producing, from renewable carbon sources, acetic acid in an economical manner. In particular, these methods are directed to the separation and recovery of acetic acid as a substantial product (e.g., as much as 5% by weight or more) of biomass pyrolysis. For a given commercial biomass pyrolysis unit, the acetic acid yield can represent a significant quantity of that used in a major industrial applications such as purified terephthalic acid (PTA) production. According to some embodiments, pyrolysis conditions and/or flow schemes advantageously improve the recovery of acetic acid for a given purity level. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172623 | PLANT GROWTH REGULATOR - Provided is a plant growth regulator having for an active ingredient thereof an α-ketol fatty acid derivative represented by the following general formula (1). | 2012-07-05 |
20120172624 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING DECANECARBOXYLIC ACIDS - The invention relates to a process for preparing a mixture of isomeric decane-carboxylic acids, which comprises the following steps: | 2012-07-05 |
20120172625 | PRODUCTION OF FORMIC ACID - Processes for producing formic acid from a carbohydrate-containing material include hydrolyzing a carbohydrate-containing material (e.g., cellulose) in the presence of a mineral acid to form an intermediate hydrolysate comprising one or more sugars, and hydrolyzing the intermediate hydrolysate to form a hydrolysate product including formic acid. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172626 | DIALKYLDIAZA-TETRAALKYLOCTANE DIAMIDE DERIVATIVES USEFUL FOR THE SEPARATION OF TRIVALENT ACTINIDES FROM LANTHANIDES AND PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF - The novel lipophilic metal extractants of the class dialkyldiaza-tetraalkyloctanediamide (DADA) useful to selectively separate trivalent americium (sup. 241 Am) from trivalent lanthanides are represented by the formula 1: | 2012-07-05 |
20120172627 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING AROMATIC AMINES AND REMOVING PHENOL THEREFROM - Systems and methods for producing aromatic amines and removing phenol therefrom are provided. The method can include hydrogenating one or more aromatic nitro compounds to produce a reaction product comprising one or more aromatic amines, water, and phenol. The method can also include contacting the reaction product with one or more ion exchange materials to produce an aromatic amine product that contains less phenol than the reaction product. The one or more ion exchange materials can be solid, semi-solid, or a combination thereof. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172628 | NOVEL THIO COMPOUNDS AND PREPARING METHOD OF THE SAME - Provided are novel thio compounds and a method for preparing the same. More particularly, there is provided a novel thio compound prepared by reacting an alkylation product of p-cresol and dicyclopentadiene with mercaptan and paraformaldehyde. Unlike existing antioxidants such as 2,6-di-t-butyl-4-methylphenol (BHT) being harmful to the human body due to the high volatility, the novel thio compounds of the present invention, which have the low volatility because of their high molecular weight, give no harm to the human body. Further, with excellent performances, they are suitable to replace the existing antioxidants. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172629 | OXIDATION METHOD AND REACTOR - A method and apparatus for increasing the concentration of oxygen in the reaction medium present in the oxidation reactor. A volume of aqueous medium from the oxidation reactor is removed and pressurized and oxygen is added to it. The oxygen-rich volume of aqueous medium is then reintroduced into the oxidation reactor at an increased pressure to ensure adequate mixing with the aqueous medium having a lower content of oxygen. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172630 | PROCESS FOR REMOVING DEGRADATION ACIDS FROM HYDROFORMYLATION REACTIONS - A process for removing degradation acids from a catalyst solution comprising a phosphorus-containing hydroformylation ligand used in a hydroformylation reaction is described. The process involves using a supported epoxy compound. Also described is a hydroformylation process that includes the degradation acids removal process. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172631 | PHOSPHATIDYL OLIGOGLYCEROLS - In order to form liposomes with a longer half-life in blood, use is made of defined compounds with the general formula (A) | 2012-07-05 |
20120172632 | CONTINUOUS METHOD FOR THE HYDROGENATION OF AROMATIC COMPOUNDS - The invention relates to a continuous method for the catalytic hydrogenation of an aromatic compound into a cycloaliphatic compound, wherein said method is carried out in a piston reactor provided with a mechanical axially agitating means and comprises continuously feeding a liquid phase comprising said aromatic compound and a catalyst dispersed to the liquid phase, subjecting said liquid phase, at a temperature of between 100° C. and 300° C. and while being mechanical axially agitated, to the effects of a hydrogen pressure of between 10 and 250 bars in the presence of said catalyst dispersed in the liquid phase for a residence time of between 1 second and 10 minutes, and removing the liquid phase from the reactor. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172633 | METHODS FOR PREPARING ETHYLENE GLYCOL FROM POLYHYDROXY COMPOUNDS - This invention provides methods for producing ethylene glycol from polyhydroxy compounds such as cellulose, starch, hemicellulose, glucose, sucrose, fructose, fructan, xylose and soluble xylooligosaccharides. The methods uses polyhydroxy compounds as the reactant, a composite catalyst having active components comprising one or more transition metals of Groups 8, 9, or 10, including iron, cobalt, nickel, ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, iridium, and platinum, as well as tungsten oxide, tungsten sulfide, tungsten hydroxide, tungsten chloride, tungsten bronze oxide, tungsten acid, tungstate, metatungstate acid, metatungstate, paratungstate acid, paratungstate, peroxotungstic acid, pertungstate, heteropoly acid containing tungsten. Reacting at a temperature of 120-300° C. and a hydrogen pressure of 1-13 MPa under hydrothermal conditions to accomplish one-step catalytic conversion. It realizes efficient, highly selective, high yield preparation of ethylene glycol and propylene glycol from polyhydroxy compounds. The advantage of processes disclosed in this invention include renewable raw material and high atom economy. At the same time, compared with other technologies that converts biomass raw materials into polyols, methods disclosed herein enjoy advantages including simple reaction process, high yield of targeted products, as well as easy preparation and low cost for the catalysts. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172634 | CATALYTIC ANTI-MARKOVNIKOV OXIDATION AND HYDRATION OF OLEFINS - The disclosure provides a dual-catalysis system for direct conversion of olefins to alcohols. The cooperative catalytic system contains one oxidizing catalyst and one transfer-hydrogenation catalyst. A wide variety of olefins, including aromatic and aliphatic olefins, can be used as the reactant. The transformation proceeds with anti-Markovnikov selectivity, and in some aspects provides primary alcohols as major products. The disclosure further provides a system for oxidation of olefins with anti-Markovnikov selectivity. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172635 | Olefin Hydration Process - The invention is directed to improvements in the indirect hydration process for the production of alcohols that enable high alcohol yield by increasing ether recycle in an olefin hydration process, such as the hydration process to produce isopropyl alcohol (IPA) from propylene or the hydration process to produce sec-butyl alcohol (SBA) from butylene. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172636 | HIGH PURITY E-1-CHLORO-3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPENE AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - The present invention discloses high purity E-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (1233zd(E)) and methods to produce the same. More specifically, the present invention discloses the methods of making 1233zd(E) essentially free of toxic impurities (e.g. 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (1233xf), chlorotetrafluoro-propene (1224), and 3,3,3-trifluoropropyne). The present invention further provides methods for making high purity 1233zd(E) with concentration of 1233xf and 1224 at or below 200 parts per million (ppm) and 3,3,3-trifluoropropyne impurities at or below 20 ppm. Formation of 1233xf impurity can be avoided if pure 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloropropane is used as a starting material. It was also found that formation of 1233xf is avoided if a liquid phase manufacturing process is used. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172637 | CATALYTIC GAS PHASE FLUORINATION OF 1230xa to 1234yf - The invention is directed to a process for preparing 2,2,2,3-tetrafluoropropene (1234yf), comprising:
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20120172638 | SYNTHESIS OF 1234YF BY SELECTIVE DEHYDROCHLORINATION OF 244BB - Disclosed is a process for the manufacture of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene comprising: (a) contacting 1,1,1,2,tetrafluoro-2-chloropropane with a catalyst comprised of chromium (III) oxide, and at least 1% of an alkali metal, to produce a product mixture comprising 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene; and (b) recovering said 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene from the product mixture produced in step (a) above. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172639 | CATALYSTS AND PROCESS TO MANUFACTURE 2,3,3,3-TETRAFLUOROPROPENE - Disclosed is a process for the manufacture of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene comprising: (a) contacting 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropane with a catalyst comprised of chromium (III) oxide having a surface area of at least 150 m | 2012-07-05 |
20120172640 | CATION-EXCHANGED ZEOLITE CATALYST AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING MONO-IODO BENZENE THROUGH TRANSIODINATION BY USING IT - The present invention relates to a cation-exchanged zeolite catalyst for an transiodination and a process for producing mono-iodo benzene by using it. Particularly, the cation-exchanged zeolite catalyst has a molar ratio of Si/Al from 5 to 100 and is ion-exchanged with an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal in range of 2% to 50% of ion exchange capacity. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172641 | BASE OIL HAVING HIGH KINEMATIC VISCOSITY AND LOW POUR POINT - We provide a base oil, comprising oligomerized olefins, wherein the base oil has: a) a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. greater than 10 mm | 2012-07-05 |
20120172642 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BIO-OIL FROM SOLID URBAN WASTE - A process for the production of bio-oil from solid urban waste, comprising the following steps: a) subjecting said solid urban waste to liquefaction, obtaining a mixture including an oily phase consisting of bio-oil, a solid phase and an aqueous phase; b) subjecting the aqueous phase obtained in the liquefaction step a) to fermentation, obtaining a fermented biomass; c) feeding the fermented biomass obtained in the fermentation step b) to the liquefaction step a). The bio-oil (or bio-crude) thus obtained can be advantageously used in the production of biofuels which can be used as such or mixed with other motor vehicle fuels. Alternatively, this bio-oil (or bio-crude) can be used as such (biocombustible) or mixed with fossil combustibles (combustible oil, coal, etc.) for the generation of electric energy or heat. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172643 | PRODUCTION OF RENEWABLE BIOFUELS - A process and system for separating and upgrading bio-oil into renewable fuels is provided. The process comprises separating bio-oil into a light fraction, an optional intermediate fraction, and heavy fraction based on their boiling points. The light fraction and optional intermediate fraction can be upgraded via hydrotreatment to produce a renewable gasoline and a renewable diesel, which may be combined with their petroleum-derived counterparts. The heavy fraction may be subjected to cracking and further separated into light, intermediate, and heavy fractions in order to increase the yield of renewable gasoline and renewable diesel. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172644 | TUNING AN OLIGOMERIZING STEP THAT USES AN ACIDIC IONIC LIQUID CATALYST TO PRODUCE A BASE OIL WITH SELECTED PROPERTIES - We provide a process, comprising:
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20120172645 | Olefin Oligomerization catalysts and Methods of Making and Using Same - This disclosure provides for a process for preparing a catalyst system comprising a) contacting a metal compound, a diphosphino aminyl ligand metal complex, and a metal alkyl for a time period to form a mixture; and b) aging the mixture. The disclosure also provides for olefin oligomerization process comprising: a) contacting i) a metal compound, ii) a diphosphino aminyl ligand, and iii) a metal alkyl to form a mixture; b) aging the mixture; c) contacting the aged mixture with an olefin monomer; and d) forming an olefin oligomer product. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172646 | METHOD FOR REVAMPING AN HF OR SULPHURIC ACID ALKYLATION UNIT AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ALKYLATE - The present invention provides a method for revamping an HF or sulphuric acid alkylation unit to an ionic liquid alkylation unit, wherein the HF or sulphuric acid alkylation unit comprise at least: -a reactor unit for contacting catalyst and hydrocarbon reactants; -a separator unit for separating a reactor effluent into a catalyst phase and an alkylate-comprising hydrocarbon phase; -a fractionator unit for fractionating the alkylate-comprising hydrocarbon phase into at least one stream comprising alkylate; -a catalyst phase recycle means to recycle at least part of the catalyst phase from the separator unit to the reactor unit; which method includes: -adapting the catalyst phase recycle means by providing a means for acid injection and/or a means for halohydrocarbon injection into the catalyst recycle means. The invention further provides a method for the production of alkylate. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172647 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING AN ALKYLATE - The present invention provides process for preparing an alkylate comprising contacting in a reactor a hydrocarbon mixture comprising at least an isoparaffin and an olefin with an acidic ionic liquid catalyst under alkylation conditions to obtain an alkylate, which process further comprises: -withdrawing an alkylate-comprising reactor effluent from the reactor, wherein the reactor effluent comprises an ionic liquid phase and a hydrocarbon phase; -separating at least part the reactor effluent into a hydrocarbon phase effluent and a multiple-phase effluent in a centrifugal separation unit; -fractionating at least part of said hydrocarbon phase effluent into at least a stream comprising alkylate and a stream comprising isoparaffin. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172648 | DEFECT ENGINEERING IN METAL OXIDES VIA SURFACES - The present invention provides methods for controlling defects in materials, including point defects, such as interstitials and vacancies, and extended defects, including dislocations and clusters. Defect control provided by the present invention allows for fabrication and processing of materials and/or structures having a selected abundance, spatial distribution and/or concentration depth profile of one or more types of defects in a material, such as vacancies and/or interstitials in a crystalline material. Methods of the invention are useful for processing materials by controlling defects to access beneficial physical, optical, chemical and/or electronic properties. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172649 | PROCESS FOR RECOVERY OF PROPYLENE AND LPG FROM FCC FUEL GAS USING STRIPPED MAIN COLUMN OVERHEAD DISTILLATE AS ABSORBER OIL - A process is disclosed for enhanced recovery of propylene and LPG from the fuel gas produced in Fluid catalytic cracking unit by contacting a heavier hydrocarbon feed with FCC catalyst. In the conventional process, the product mixture from FCC main column overhead comprising naphtha, LPG and fuel gas, are first condensed and gravity separated to produce unstabilized naphtha, which is subsequently used in the absorber to absorb propylene and LPG from fuel gas. However, the recovery of propylene beyond 97 wt % is difficult in this process since unstabilized naphtha already contains propylene of 5 mol % or above. In the present invention, C | 2012-07-05 |
20120172650 | USE OF SOMATOSTATIN OR AN ANALOGUE THEREOF IN COMBINATION WITH EXTERNAL RADIATION THERAPY - Use of somatostatin or analogues thereof to enhance the effects of radiation on cellular proliferation and apoptosis, particularly use of somatostatin combined with externally applied radiation to treat neuroendocrine tumors and/or acromegaly. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172651 | Apparatus and Method for providing a Double Balloon Breast Brachytherapy Device - According to one general aspect, there is an double-balloon breast brachytherapy catheter comprising, an outer-balloon that is filled with a liquid substance or air via an out-balloon-filler; an inner-balloon that is filled with a liquid substance or air via an inner-balloon-filler, wherein the inner-balloon is inserted inside the outer-balloon; a plurality of radiation-tubes connected to an outside boarder of the inner balloon; a vacuum-tube that is wrapped around an exterior of the outer-balloon, wherein the vacuum tube is used to remove human fluids and air to create a void; and a flexible-shaft is connected to an upper-head, a proximal-tail and a distal-tip, wherein the upper-head is covered by the outer-balloon, the inner-balloon, the plurality of radiation-tubes and the vacuum-tube. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172652 | Method and system for reversible chemical modulation of neural activity - Methods and related systems for modulating neural activity by repetitively blocking conduction in peripheral neural structures with chemical blocking agents are disclosed. Methods and systems for reversing effects of chemical blocking agents and/or for producing substantially permanent conduction block are also disclosed. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172653 | THERMALLY ASSISTED PULSED ELECTRO-MAGNETIC FIELD STIMULATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF OSTEOARTHRITIS - A method, apparatus and a system for thermally-assisted pulsed electromagnetic field stimulation for treatment of osteoarthritis are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system comprises a multi-coil applicator adapted for positioning near or around of the treated joint, a pulse generator functionally coupled to the applicator, a power supply, and a feedback loop for stabilizing the temperature of the joint. The feedback loop includes a heating element, a temperature sensor and an electronic controller for maintaining the temperature of the joint in the range of 38 to 42 degree C. At elevated temperatures the healing effect of PEMF stimulation on the cartilage is maximized and overall efficiency of the treatment is improved. To produce a high electric field, the coils of the applicator are made with a low number of turns, for example less than 5 turns, and are spatially arranged to cover the whole joint without “dead” zones. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172654 | VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE - A ventricular assist device includes an intravascular blood pump and a collapsible frame. The collapsible frame receives the blood pump therein and is movable between a collapsed state and an expanded state. The collapsible frame engages an interior wall of a body cavity when in the expanded state and is retrievable from the body cavity in the collapsed state. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172655 | IMPELLER HOUSING FOR PERCUTANEOUS HEART PUMP - Disclosed herein are heart pumps that include a catheter assembly and that can be applied percutaneously. Some embodiments include a locking device that prevents components of the catheter assembly from being separated when in use. The catheter assembly can include an expandable tip. In some embodiments, the catheter assembly includes a housing having a wall structure, a portion of which can have a bulbuous shape or can be deformable. In other embodiments, the housing can be configured to reduce fluttering or deflection of the housing and/or to maintain a gap between the housing and an impeller blade disposed therein. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172656 | PERCUTANEOUS HEART PUMP - A heart pump and a catheter assembly therefor are provided that include a flexible catheter body having a proximal end and a distal end, the catheter body having a plurality of lumens therethrough. The catheter body can be sufficiently flexible to extend from a peripheral access to a patient's heart. The catheter assembly can also include an impeller assembly having an impeller and a housing. The impeller assembly can be coupled with the flexible catheter body such that a tensile force applied to opposite ends of the catheter assembly enhances the security of the connection between the catheter body and the impeller assembly. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172657 | HEART ASSIST SYSTEM - A supplemental blood flow system for assisting with blood circulation in a patient. The system includes a supplemental blood flow device implantable in the patient and a controller for directing electrical power to the supplemental blood flow device and controlling the flow rate of blood through the device. The controller includes first and second power inlets and a power outlet. The power outlet is adapted to be coupled to an electrical line leading to the supplemental blood flow device. A portable programming module may be coupled to at least one of the first and second power inlets and operable to allow pump operating parameters stored in the controller to be changed according to the needs of the patient. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172658 | MEDICAL IMPLANT SYSTEM - An implant including a bone fixture configured to anchor to bone of a recipient, and a structural component configured to be connected to the bone fixture and connect a functional component of the implant to the bone fixture, wherein at least one of the bone fixture or the structural component includes a deformable element configured to deform to form an anti-microbial seal between the bone fixture and the structural component, and the at least one deformable element and the respective at least one bone fixture or structural component form a monolithic structure. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172659 | Magnetic Attachment System for Implantable Device - A magnet arrangement is described for use with hearing implant systems. An external device for use with an implant system has an external device housing that contains external elements of a hearing implant system. A cylindrical external magnet arrangement within the housing has multiple magnetic sections lying in a common plane, including an inner center disc having an inner magnetic orientation in an inner magnetic direction, and an outer radial ring having an outer magnetic orientation in an outer magnetic direction opposite to the inner magnetic direction. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172660 | Catheter, In Particular for Implanting an Embryo in the Uterine Cavity of a Human Being or Animal, and Corresponding Instrument - This catheter ( | 2012-07-05 |
20120172662 | Snare with Retractable Engaging Members - A snare for retrieving foreign objects within the body of a patient including a hollow elongate tubular member comprising an inner surface and an outer surface and a lumen defined by the inner surface, a proximal end and a distal end, the hollow elongate tubular member forms a loop at the distal end, the loop having an open position and a closed position, the loop comprising at least one opening and a wire slidably disposed in the lumen of the elongate tubular member, the wire comprising at least one engaging member for engaging tissue, the at least one engaging member extends through the at least one opening in the hollow elongate tubular member when the wire is in a first position and the at least one engaging member retracts into the lumen of the elongate tubular member when the wire moved to a in a second position. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172663 | ENDOSCOPIC INSTRUMENT SYSTEM - An endoscopic instrument system for performing endoscopic interventions via a natural access path, including a flexible endoscope with an endoscope handle and an elongate endoscope shaft introducible into a hollow space in a body, wherein the endoscope shaft includes a steerable end section and at least one instrument channel, and also includes an endoscopic instrument with a handle, an elongate instrument shaft and a tool which can be actuated by a pull and/or push element arranged within the instrument shaft and connected to the handle and to the tool, wherein the endoscopic instrument can be introduced into the instrument channel for conducting manipulations in the hollow space in the body, and wherein the instrument shaft includes a continuous flexible tube that is connected, such that it is rotationally fixed, to the handle and to the tool with respect to a longitudinal direction of the tube. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172664 | MULTI-LUMEN TRACHEAL TUBE WITH VISUALIZATION DEVICE - The present disclosure describes systems and methods that utilize a multi-lumen tube with an integral visualization apparatus, such as a camera. The multi-lumen tracheal tube system may include a camera apparatus that is positioned to facilitate left or right bronchial intubation. In addition, the camera apparatus may be a unitary assembly that functions to hold and position the camera relative to the tube and provides an acceptable profile for comfortable intubation. The camera apparatus may include additional components, such as integral light sources and flushing or cleaning devices to remove any buildup from the camera or optical components. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172665 | Assembly with Imaging Electronics - A catheter with an imaging assembly is disclosed. The catheter is used with a console for viewing and/or storing images obtained from the catheter. The catheter may be a feeding tube assembly. The imaging assembly on the feeding tube assembly allows a user to confirm placement of the feeding tube assembly in the patient's alimentary canal. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172666 | ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS, ACTUATORS, AND METHODS THEREFOR - There is disclosed a MicroFlex Scope (MFS). The MFS is a dexterous endoscope providing access, direct visualization, tissue sampling, and treatment, of body lumens. In one embodiment, the distal end of the MFS is an ultra-flexible tip that comprises a plurality of thin, curved shape memory alloy (SMA) actuator elements attached to at least one structural skeleton, a coil spring skeleton or hinge structure. The SMA actuator elements in each structural skeleton segment are indirectly heated by a heater element and produce force in response to their temperature relative to specific thresholds. In configurations comprising a plurality of actuator elements, multiplexing/demultiplexing of heating currents and sensor voltages may be accomplished via a parallel bus and demulitplexing circuit. In this regard, a demultiplexing circuit using standard microelectronic fabrication techniques may be designed to achieve individual sensing and control over each actuator element. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172667 | ENDOSCOPE TUBE AND ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS - An endoscope tube includes: a first area having a three or more layer structure with an element wire layer between resin layers provided to the rigid part of an operation portion; and a second area being provided from a distal end face of the rigid part of the operation portion to a bending portion through an insertion portion and having a three or more layer structure with a high-density blade layer being a high-density net layer continuous to the element wire layer of the first area between the resin layers. The element wire layer is provided between the resin layers as a low-density blade layer being a low-density net layer to reduce a rigidity of the first area to be lower than a rigidity of the second area so as to easily deform a connection part with a treatment instrument. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172668 | ADJUSTABLE CANNULA SYSTEMS AND DEVICES - Various adjustable cannula systems are provided. The systems can include an adjustable cannula capable of expansion and/or contraction having an elongate body with a distal end and a proximal end. The adjustable cannula can be coupled to an upper housing and a lower housing such that rotation of the upper housing results in expansion or contraction of the adjustable cannula. The adjustable cannula can also have a proximal end having a lumen larger than a distal end lumen. A plurality of flanges can be formed in the elongate body by a plurality of slits that span a majority of a length of the cannula, including along or proximate to its proximal end and distal end. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172669 | Retractor Component System And Method Comprising Same - A blade assembly has a blade body and a blade body surround. A retractor attachment structure is attached to the blade body at the first end portion thereof extending from an exterior surface thereof. The retractor attachment structure is configured for having one of the blade body mounting structures of the retractor engaged therewith in a manner whereby the blade body is independently pivotable about and translatable along the blade body mounting structure. An alignment member protrudes from an interior surface of the blade body adjacent its first end portion. A slot extends through the blade body at its first end portion. The blade body surround and the blade body jointly form a generally cylindrical-shaped structure when the blade body is in a seated position within the slot. The cylindrical structure defines a central passage extending between the first and second end portions of blade body surround. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172670 | MINIMAL INCISION MAXIMAL ACCESS MIS SPINE INSTRUMENTATION AND METHOD - A surgical access device includes a frame defining an aperture, first and second support members mounted on the frame, and first and second retractor blades releasably coupled with the first and second support members, respectively. The first and second retractor blades each include a distal portion defining a recess having an arcuate profile, wherein the first and second retractor blades are movable between a close cooperative position and a spaced apart position with respect to each other. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172671 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC DATA MANAGEMENT IN A WIRELESS NETWORK - A node is configured for wireless communication with an access point according to a differentiated services control parameter. The node includes a controller configured to provide individualized control of the differentiated services control parameter setting corresponding to the node. The controller is further configured to receive data, assign a priority level to the data and adjust the differentiated services control parameter setting for the node based on the priority level. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172672 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC DATA MANAGEMENT IN A WIRELESS NETWORK - A node is configured for transmitting a data packet over a wireless network. The node includes a controller configured to provide individualized control of a payload in the data packet. The controller is further configured to receive data to be transmitted over the wireless network, to determine a signal quality indicator for the wireless network, and to adjust the amount of the data included in the payload based on the signal quality indicator. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172673 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC DATA MANAGEMENT IN A WIRELESS NETWORK - A node is configured for transmitting a data packet over a wireless network according to a differentiated services control parameter. The node includes a controller configured to provide individualized control of the differentiated services code parameter and also to provide individualized control over a payload in the data packet. The controller is also configured to receive data to be transmitted over the wireless network, assign a priority level to the data, and adjust the differentiated services control parameter setting for the node based on the priority level. The controller is also configured to determine a signal quality indicator for the wireless network, and to adjust the amount of the data included in the payload based on the signal quality indicator. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172674 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT - Systems and methods for providing clinical decision support are provided. It is determined whether a health attribute qualifies for a condition for which a care provider is to be notified. When the health attributes qualifies for such a condition, a patient indication is provided. A first care protocol that includes a plurality of rules and that corresponds to the patient indication is selected. From the plurality of rules, a first plurality of treatment-observation options is generated. Each of the first plurality of treatment-observation options is displayed. A first user-generated response that corresponds to at least one of the plurality of treatment-observation options is received. A treatment recommendation is determined based at least in part on the first user-generated response. The treatment recommendation is displayed. Feedback is accepted with respect to the treatment recommendation. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172675 | INTEGRATED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SPECIAL NEEDS MANAGEMENT - The disclosure describes a method includes creating a special needs management tool on a computer based medium for a special needs assessment for a special needs individual using a special needs assessment format. In addition, the method includes recording the special needs assessment using the special needs management tool. The method also includes storing a special needs assessment report for a review by an authorized personal. The method further includes permitting the authorized person to access the assessment status. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172676 | INTEGRATED MONITORING DEVICE ARRANGED FOR RECORDING AND PROCESSING BODY SOUNDS FROM MULTIPLE SENSORS - Integrated body sound monitoring system arranged for recording and processing body sounds such as respiratory sounds is disclosed. In one aspect, the system includes a number of microphones arranged for recording a body sound signal that represents a mixture of different body sounds, a processing block that is arranged for processing the body sound signal and comprises electronic components for locally storing, processing and analyzing the body sound signal prior to transmittal to an external device, and a radio arranged for transmitting data related to the body sound signal to the external device. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172677 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND PROCESSING BIOMETRIC DATA - Methods and systems for monitoring biometric and/or environmental data of a user are provided. The user monitoring system includes a dental appliance configured to fit substantially inside a mouth of a user, a temperature sensor for measuring user temperature, a pressure sensor for measuring pressure exerted by the user, and a processor for acquiring and processing temperature and pressure data of the user. The user monitoring system may communicate with an observer monitoring system. In some embodiments, the user monitoring system also measures one or more of blood oxygen saturation level, proper placement of the dental appliance, ambient air temperature, light levels and respiration rate. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172678 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND PROCESSING BIOMETRIC DATA - Methods and systems for monitoring biometric and/or environmental data of a user are provided. The user monitoring system includes a dental appliance configured to fit substantially inside a mouth of a user, a temperature sensor for measuring user temperature, a force sensor for measuring force experienced by the user and a processor for acquiring and processing temperature and force data of the user. The user monitoring system may communicate with an observer monitoring system. In some embodiments, the user monitoring system also measures one or more of blood oxygen saturation level, proper placement of the dental appliance, ambient air temperature, light levels and respiration rate. | 2012-07-05 |
20120172679 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND PROCESSING BIOMETRIC DATA - Methods and systems for monitoring biometric and/or environmental data of a user are provided. The user monitoring system includes a dental appliance configured to fit substantially inside a mouth of a user, a pulse oximeter for measuring user oxygen saturation level, a pressure sensor for measuring pressure exerted by the user and a processor for acquiring and processing oxygen saturation and pressure data of the user. The user monitoring system may communicate with an observer monitoring system. In some embodiments, the user monitoring system also measures one or more of ambient air temperature, light levels, respiration rate and environmental hazards. | 2012-07-05 |