37th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 46 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110224011 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SHOT TRACKING - A method for predicting a golfer's swing speed, wherein the method comprises determining that the golfer is addressing a golf ball to swing a golf club, monitoring a backswing, determining a transition time, monitoring a downswing, determining an impact time, transmitting data for the golfer's swing to a receiver for analysis and generating a golfer's swing speed using a length of a shaft of the golf club. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224012 | Game Device Swing Detector - Analysis of a swing of a game device such as a golf club is carried out by a first component shaped and arranged to be attached to the club by sliding a slot portion along the tapered shaft to a friction fit at a wider position. The component includes accelerometers and gyroscopic devices the output of which is stored in memory only when an impact characteristic of a golf swing is detected. The raw data on the swing is communicated by wireless to a smart phone carrying an “app” or a program to process the information to generate data relating to the golf swing for showing on the display. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224013 | GOLF PUTTER TRAINING DEVICE - A golf putter training device is described. The training device includes a bracket having a first end configured to be attached to the putter shaft and a second end connected to a support shaft, a first visual guide connected to the support shaft and extending in a direction away from the bracket first end and at an angle to the plane formed by the putter shaft and the putter head and on a first side of the plane, and a second visual guide connected to the support shaft and extending in a direction away from the bracket first end and at an angle to the plane formed by the putter shaft and the putter head and on the second side of the plane. In another embodiment, the training device includes a third and fourth visual guide. In yet another embodiment, the training device includes visual indicators. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224014 | GOLF PUTTER HEAD INCLUDING A CANTILEVERED ALIGNMENT AID - A putter head including a fore body and an aft body. The fore body includes a planar front strike face, heel and toe side walls, a rear wall, a top surface and a generally planar sole. The top surface includes a sight line. The sight line extends along a first plane that is perpendicular to the strike face and to the sole, and is substantially evenly spaced from the heel and toe side walls. The aft body is coupled to the fore body and includes a rear main portion and an overhang. The rear main portion is engaged to the rear wall of the fore body, and has a central region positioned between first and second end regions. The overhang forwardly extends from the central region. The overhang includes an elongate slot extending along the first plane, and is positioned over at least a portion of the sight line. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224015 | Golf Ball With Inidicia To Indicate Imparted Shear Force - A golf ball includes an inner layer, an outer layer, and a cavity therebetween. A fluid, such as a viscous damping fluid, is placed in the cavity. When the ball is struck, the inner and outer layers rotate independently of one another. Indicia are provided on the inner and outer layers. An examination of the relative position of the indicia before the ball is struck and after the ball is struck can yield data that indicate the shear force of the stroke. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224016 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head having a multi-material face. The golf club head has a hard, wear resistant material as the ball-impacting face surface coupled to a softer material, allowing the multi-material face to be joined to a soft body material such that the body can be bent and customized. The multi-material face allows for improved playing characteristics by allowing the club designer to use a thinner face and lighter body material while still providing improved face wear resistance and durability. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224017 | Golf Clubs and Golf Club Heads Including Structure to Selectively Control the Sound of the Club Head - The invention relates generally to golf clubs and golf club heads that enable users, club fitters, club manufacturers, and the like to selectively control, change, and customize aspects of the “sound” associated with the golf club and golf club head when it strikes a golf ball. Golf clubs and golf club heads according to this invention may include: a) a club head body; b) a ball striking face engaged with or integrally formed as part of the club head body; c) a hosel member engaged with or integrally formed as at least a portion of the club head; and d) means for changing a sound emanated by the club head when a golf ball contacts the ball striking face. A user may change the vibrational characteristics associated with the club head when a golf ball is struck, thereby changing the sound emanating from the club head when a golf ball is struck. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224018 | Golf Ball Having Moisture Resistant Layer - A golf ball has moisture resistant layer comprising a blend of thermoplastic polyurethane and hydrophobic thermoplastic polyurethane. The moisture resistant layer may be part of the cover layer, for example an inner layer of a two-layer cover layer. The moisture resistant layer may be an intermediate layer between the core and the cover. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224019 | Hydrophobic Thermoplastic Polyurethane As A Compatilizer For Polymer Blends For Golf Balls - A golf ball has a layer comprising a compatibilized blend of thermoplastic polyurethane, polyolefin, and hydrophobic thermoplastic polyurethane. The layer may be part of the cover, for example an inner layer of a two-layer cover layer. The layer may be an intermediate layer between the core and the cover. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224020 | COLORED GOLF BALL - An object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball having a high performance as well as the visibility and the fashionable appearance. The present invention provides a colored golf ball having a color other than white and comprising: a core having a center and at least one intermediate layer disposed around the center, and a cover disposed around the core, wherein the cover and at least one of the intermediate layer preferably contain a fluorescent dye and/or a fluorescent pigment. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224021 | Golf Ball Having Moisture Resistant Adhesive Layer - A golf ball has an adhesive layer comprising hydrophobic thermoplastic polyurethane. The adhesive layer provides a moisture barrier. The adhesive layer may be between layers of the core or cover, or between intermediate layers, or between the core and cover, the core and intermediate layers, and the cover layer and intermediate layer. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224022 | MULTI-LAYER CORE GOLF BALL HAVING OPPOSING HARDNESS GRADIENT WITH STEEP GRADIENT INNER CORE LAYER - A golf ball comprising an inner core having an outer surface and a geometric center and being formed from a substantially homogenous rubber composition, the rubber composition comprising a base rubber and a resorcinol such that the geometric center has a hardness of 50 to 60 Shore C and the outer surface has a hardness of 85 to 95 Shore C. An outer core layer is disposed about the inner core and has an outer surface having a hardness of 50 to 75 Shore C, an inner surface having a hardness of 51 to 76 Shore C, and is formed from a substantially homogenous composition. A cover layer is disposed about the outer core layer. The hardness of the inner core outer surface is greater than the hardness of the geometric center to define a positive hardness gradient of greater than 20 Shore C, and the hardness of the outer core outer surface is lower than the hardness of its inner surface to define a negative hardness gradient of −1 to −5 Shore C. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224023 | Golf Ball Having Ionomer/Hydrophobic Thermoplastic Polyurethane Layers - A golf ball has moisture resistant layer comprising a blend of at least one ionomer and hydrophobic thermoplastic polyurethane. The moisture resistant layer may be part of the cover layer, for example an inner layer of a two-layer cover layer. The moisture resistant layer may be an intermediate layer between the core and the cover. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224024 | Golf Ball Having A Protective Coating - A golf ball has protective coating comprising hydrophobic thermoplastic polyurethane. The protective coating may be applied over a cover layer of a golf ball body, for example. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224025 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SHOT TRACKING - A method for tracking a golfer's round of golf, wherein the method comprises determining a first location of a GPS device, receiving a signal from a first golf club, recording the first location, determining a second location of the GPS, receiving a signal from a second golf club, determining the distance from the first location and the second location and recording the distance as a distance for a first shot of the golfer. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224026 | Soccer practice net - A net assembly for practicing soccer shooting and foot skills. The net is constructed from an elastomer material so that the ball is returned to or at least toward the user. It has two usable sides and each side has a different purpose. One side has five target holes, one in the center and the other four located toward each of the four corners. The holes are approximately two feet in diameter. When the user hits a target hole the ball remains inside the assembly. The other side of the assembly is a full net with a bulls eye drawn in the center. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224027 | Baseball/softball batter training device - A pitched device for training baseball players, softball players, and umpires. The device trains batters to help the batter identify when to swing or not swing at a pitch based on a combination of what the ball and strike count is on the batter and where the pitched ball will pass in relation to the strike zone for that batter. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224028 | Slakey Swing Pro - A batting technique tool to teach a user to bat properly may include a top platform having a top base portion and a top elongated portion, The base portion may have a rotatable platform to rotate in two directions to accommodate a traveling foot of the user, and the top elongated portion may have a movable foot support member to accommodate the forward foot of the user. The movable foot member may be slidably connected to the top elongated portion, and the rotatable platform may be connected to a limited travel rotating platform to limit the travel of the rotatable platform. The limited travel rotating platform may be connected to a turntable, and the batting technique tool may include an opposing bottom platform. The bottom platform may include a bottom base portion and the bottom platform may include a bottom elongated portion. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224029 | Baseball swing development tool | 2011-09-15 |
20110224030 | TUGBALL AND GAME - Tugball is a field sport that combines the best elements of tug-of-war, rugby and American football without their disadvantages. Tugball requires simple equipment to play, namely a tugball which is a ball constrained within a harness containing tug-ropes. Each player also wears a flag belt having pull away type flags like those used in flag football. In tugball, kicking, running and throwing are allowed to advance the ball towards an opponents' goal. The game is started with a tug-off, i.e. a tug-of-war type contest with the winning team receiving possession of the ball. Forward motion of the ball carrier is stopped by pulling flags which avoids the inherently dangerous activity of tackling. The field size needed to play the game is substantially smaller than that required by rugby or American football. Therefore, the game of tugball well suited for play in crowded urban areas. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224031 | MULTI-MATERIAL COMPOSITE LOCKING UPRIGHT - A composite locking upright having low weight and great rigidity for installation into a playing surface with built-in sleeves, supporting and securing a net at a playing height for athletic sports such as, volleyball, tennis, and badminton. The composite locking upright may have a composite tube, a multi-material tube, an upper protective collar, and in some embodiments a lower protective collar, and a locking tool. The composite tube may be made of a light-weight, fiber-reinforced composite. The multi-material tube may be made at least in part of the same material and may incorporate at least one abrasion resistant area, which may be a partial or full thickness insert which may be formed of a metal. The multi-material tube is extendable and retractable from the composite. The locking tool locks the multi-material tube with respect to the composite tube and thereby fixes a net at a playing height. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224032 | Tennis ball retrieving device - A tennis ball retriever for detachably fastening on the frame of a tennis racket which eliminates bending and stooping required to retrieve a tennis ball from the surface of a tennis court. A thin body is affixed to the frame of a tennis racket to enable a player to conveniently lift or scoop a tennis ball off the playing surface and retrieve it. The retriever may remain fastened during play or may be easily removed if desired. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224033 | Mass Distributive Bat For Sports - The present invention relates generally to wooden bats that are used to play baseball, softball, or other games that require a player to strike a pitched ball. The invention relates more specifically to a mass distributive wooden bat wherein the mass of the barrel is evenly distributed between the distal end and proximal end, creating a larger sweet spot that is more forgiving of miss hits. The mass distributive design baseball bat generally includes taking the general shape of a traditional baseball bat that typically is of a tapered design where the thickest portion is near the distal portion of the bat with varying degrees of taper toward the handle and redistributing the mass such that there is a thicker area more toward the handle while leaving the diameter of the effective hitting zone and distal portion of the bat approximately the same as that of a traditional baseball bat. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224034 | Ball-Shaped Object with Bouncing and Non-Bouncing Features - An object, such as a ball-shaped object, suitable for games and amusement purposes has a first portion made of an elastic material and a second portion made of a non-elastic material. The combination of the elastic first portion and the non-elastic second portion renders the object to bounce unpredictably upon impacting a solid flat surface. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224035 | Derailleur for Bicycle - A derailleur is cooperable with a bicycle including a plurality of cogs mounted thereto and is variable in positions in response to changing the speed of the bicycle and is in a position corresponding to one cog for one bicycle speed. The derailleur includes a first knuckle, a second knuckle, and a link member interconnecting and timing the first and second knuckles. The link member has an inner housing portion and an outer housing portion. The derailleur further includes two adjustment members for limiting it to the minimum and maximum range of motion and for connecting the inner and outer housing portion together. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224036 | Axial Fixing Device With An Integrated End Plug - An axial fixing and closure member arrangement including an insert element for producing a rotatable, but axially fixed connection between the rotary axle of the chain guide of a rear gear change mechanism for bicycles and the related lower pivot head by means of a spring element, wherein additionally the insert element also has a sealing effect by providing an integrated closure member. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224037 | Cable Control Actuating Device For A Bicycle Derailleur - A device for guiding and supporting the cable for actuating a front derailleur for bicycles. The device provides the cable guide parts with alternative cable routing paths, wherein the cable guide parts are securely connected to the connecting arm. The cable clamping screw for clamping the control cable is housed in a space saving manner in an opening in the cable guide part, wherein a direct transfer of the actuating forces to the connecting arm is possible with small frictional losses. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224038 | Over-Running Decoupler With Torque Limiter - A method for producing an over-running decoupler that is configured to transmit rotary power between a rotary member and a hub. The over-running decoupler includes a one-way clutch having a clutch spring, a carrier that is coupled to the clutch spring and at least one spring that resiliently couples the carrier to the hub. The method includes: establishing a desired fatigue life of the at least one spring; establishing a design deflection of the at least one spring during resonance, wherein deflection of the at least one spring at the design deflection during resonance does not reduce a fatigue life of the at least one spring below the desired fatigue life; and preventing resonance in the over-running decoupler by controlling a maximum deflection of the at least one spring such that the maximum deflection is less than or equal to the design deflection. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224039 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A SLIDING BEARING LOCATION IN A CAST COMPONENT AND CAST COMPONENT ITSELF - A process for producing a sliding bearing bush in a cast component of lightweight metal, preferably a tensioning lever of a belt tensioner. The process includes the following steps: a die, which forms the seat for a sliding bearing bush to be pressed in and has radially outer groove drawing noses, is inserted into a lightweight metal pressure die-casting die. After the liquid lightweight metal has been injected into the lightweight metal pressure die-casting die and subsequently solidified, the die is then drawn out of the lightweight metal pressure die-casting die in such a way that an aperture, which has a groove profile, is formed as a seat for the sliding bearing bush to be pressed in. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224040 | SAFETY GUARD ASSEMBLY FOR TRANSMISSION MECHANISMS - A safety guard assembly for enclosing a flexible drive extending between a driving shaft and a driven shaft is provided. The safety guard assembly includes: a back cover having at least two slidably engageable back cover members for varying a length of the back cover, the back cover having at least two shaft openings extending therethrough for receiving a respective one of the driving shaft and the driven shaft therein; and a front cover having at least two slidably engageable front cover members for varying a length of the front cover, the front cover being securable to the back cover for defining an enclosure for the flexible drive. A method for enclosing a transmission mechanism including a flexible drive extending between a driving shaft and a driven shaft is also provided. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224041 | SILENT CHAIN - A silent chain | 2011-09-15 |
20110224042 | HYBRID TRANSMISSION WITH SYNCHRONOUS SHIFT BETWEEN SERIES AND COMPOUND-SPLIT OPERATING MODES - A hybrid transmission is provided that is configured to shift between the hybrid series operating mode and the compound-split operating mode synchronously, without slipping any torque-transmitting mechanisms. The transmission includes an input member operatively connected with the engine, an output member, and a plurality of selectively engageable torque-transmitting mechanisms. A gearing arrangement and first and second motor/generators operatively connected with the gearing arrangement are also provided. A first of the torque-transmitting mechanisms is engaged to establish a hybrid series operating mode between the input member and the output member, and a second of the torque-transmitting mechanisms is engaged to establish a compound-split operating mode between the input member and the output member. The shift between the hybrid series operating mode and the compound-split operating mode is synchronous without slipping the torque-transmitting mechanisms and occurs while the engine is on. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224043 | HYBRID MODULE FOR THE HYBRID DRIVE TRAIN OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A hybrid module for the hybrid drive train of a motor vehicle is proposed, comprising an electric motor, a planetary gear assembly and a clutch ( | 2011-09-15 |
20110224044 | TORQUE VECTORING AXLE ASSEMBLY - A vehicle driveline with an axle assembly having an input member, a first output member, a second output member and a power distribution system that includes a transmission and a differential. The differential has first and second differential outputs. The first differential output is coupled directly to the first output member. The transmission is configured to control rotary power transmitted through the differential to the first and second output members. The axle assembly is operable in a first mode, which has no effect on a torque transmitted from the second differential output to the second output member, a second mode, which reduces the torque that is transmitted from the second differential output to the second output member, and a third mode that increases the torque that is transmitted from the second differential output to the second output member. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224045 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices may include clutches and brakes. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224046 | EXERCISE APPARATUS CAPABLE OF RESISTANCE DETECTION - An exercise apparatus includes a machine body, a transmission device, and a resistance adjusting device. The transmission device is operably disposed on the machine body and includes a rotatable resistance load. The resistance adjusting device includes an adjusting member operably disposed on the machine body, a retarding member connected to the adjusting member and disposed to be brought into contact with the resistance load for retarding rotation of the resistance load, and a force sensor that is disposed between the adjusting member and the retarding member and that is operable to generate a sensor output dependent upon resistance to rotation of the resistance load applied by the retarding member as a result of operating the adjusting member. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224047 | STEP-CYCLING APPARATUS - An apparatus comprising, a paddle lever, a hinge joint, the hinge joint pivotally attached to the paddle lever, a hydraulic piston, the hydraulic piston pivotally attached to the paddle lever, a crankshaft, a piston bar, the piston bar pivotally attached to the paddle lever on a first end and to the crankshaft on a second end, a chain assembly, the chain assembly interlocked to the crankshaft, and a wheel, the wheel attached to the chain assembly by a rear axle, wherein a force pushes down the paddle lever hinged on the pivot joint, the force is transmitted to both the hydraulic piston and the crankshaft at the same time therefore rotating the wheel. A method of transportation comprising, using human force to simultaneously move a crankshaft and a hydraulic piston, whereby a wheel is rotated. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224048 | EXERCISE APPARATUS WITH FLEXIBLE ELEMENT - An exercise device includes a flexible support element and a step height adjustment mechanism. The flexible support element couples at least one crank to a right foot support and a left foot support. The step height adjustment mechanism allows a person to adjust a step height of a path through which the left and right foot supports move. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224049 | FOOT EXERCISE DEVICE | 2011-09-15 |
20110224050 | INDOOR-OUTDOOR EXERCISE SLED APPARATUS - An indoor-outdoor manually-propelled variable-resistance exercise sled for one or multiple users. The exercise sled features a rigid and durable weight-bearing platform. To protect indoor flooring surfaces, a removable, flexible, non-grip protective pad may be attached to the bottom of the exercise sled. When the protective pad is removed, the exercise sled can also be used on most outdoor ground surfaces. The exercise sled includes dual attachment plates at opposite ends to provide multiple force application points to permit a variety of optional implements to be connected to the exercise sled. A removable handle assembly provides an additional force application surface. In combination, the various attachment points afford a multitude of pulling and pushing, lower-extremity and upper-extremity, functional exercises for one or simultaneously by multiple users. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224051 | INDOOR-OUTDOOR EXERCISE SLED APPARATUS - An indoor-outdoor manually-propelled variable-resistance exercise sled for one or multiple users. The exercise sled features a rigid and durable weight-bearing platform. To protect indoor flooring surfaces, a removable, flexible, non-grip protective pad may be attached to the bottom of the exercise sled. When the protective pad is removed, the exercise sled can also be used on outdoor ground surfaces. The exercise sled includes dual attachment plates at opposite ends to provide multiple force application points to permit a variety of optional implements to be connected to the exercise sled. A removable handle assembly provides an additional force application surface. In combination, the various attachment points afford a multitude of pulling and pushing, lower-extremity and upper-extremity, functional exercises for one or simultaneously by multiple users. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224052 | LOW BACK EXERCISE MACHINE WITH ROCKING USER SUPPORT - A low back exercise machine has a pivotally mounted user support frame carrying a user seat and a foot rest assembly, an exercise arm carrying a back pad pivotally mounted relative to the user support frame, and a connecting linkage which translates movement of the exercise arm into rotation of the user support frame about its pivot axis, whereby the user support including the foot rests moves from an upright into a rearwardly reclined orientation as the user pushes the back pad rearward and downward to lean backwards so as to exercise the lower back muscles. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224053 | SHAFT-MOUNTED CLAMP - A shaft-mounted clamp includes a pair of clamp members that are pivotably coupled to one another at one end, each clamp member including a through-hole for receiving the shaft to which the clamp is to be mounted. At least one of the clamp members includes a push rod that extends through the opposite clamp member, and which has a distal end portion that is contacted by an article supported on the shaft to increase the engagement of at least one of the clamp members on the shaft. A coupling device may be provided at one of the clamp members for suspending an article therefrom. The clamps may be readily repositioned along the shaft by squeezing the clamp members together (such as against the biasing force of a spring) to more closely align the through-holes with one another and thereby release the engagement of the clamp members with the shaft. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224054 | Exercise Device and Method of Use - A hand held exercise device for providing a user with a portable workout. The device may generally comprise a central handle diametrically disposed within and spanning across a ring element having a toroidally shaped inner chamber. Internal bumpers within the inner chamber act to limit the range of motion or travel of at least one mobile element within the inner chamber. Rotational forces imparted by the user upon the handle cause movement of the at least one mobile element that is responded to and countered with user muscle flexion. In this manner, a user may perform a satisfactory workout by continually imparting and then resisting rotation force in alternating clockwise and counterclockwise directions. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224055 | Resistance training exercise and fitness apparatus with tether and limit band - A resistance exercise apparatus is provided, the apparatus comprises: a stretchable cord; at least one plug; at least one limit band situated within an internal cavity of the cord; at least one attachment device; and at least one tether comprised of a fabric material that is folded over at least a portion of the attachment devices forming two tether elements, the two tether elements are placed together to create a compartment, at least a portion of the plug with a portion of the cord and a portion of the limit band is situated within the compartment. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224056 | PHYSICAL TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD - A physical training device includes two arm portions connected to each other and movable toward and away from each other. Two grip portions are provided at the respective arm portions. The grip portions together have the shape of a ball, such as a basketball or football. A resilient device urges the grip portions away from each other toward an extended position. The physical training device is particularly useful in training for basketball rebounding. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224057 | UNIVERSAL FITNESS MACHINE - A universal fitness machine includes an upright frame formed of a base and a post, a swivel arm mechanism, which has a transverse bar fastened to the top end of the post and two cantilever units respectively rotatably connected to the two distal ends of the transverse bar, each cantilever unit having an elastic rope that has an inner end connected to the respective cantilever unit and an outer end extending to the free end of the respective cantilever and mounted with a grip, a lifter, which has a slide coupled to the post, a seat pad affixed to the front side of the slide and two handles fastened to two opposite lateral sides of the seat pad. By means of pulling the elastic rope or lifting the lifter, the universal fitness machine is used for multiple weight-training exercises. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224058 | THIGH EXERCISE MACHINE WITH ROCKING USER SUPPORT - A thigh exercise machine has a stationary main frame, a pivotally mounted user support seat, and a pair of exercise arms mounted for rotation between inner and outer positions, each arm having a pad positioned to engage part of a user's leg such as a user's inner or outer thigh. A connecting linkage translates movement of the exercise arms into rocking movement of the user support seat. The connecting linkage is arranged so that user is positioned in an upright or slightly reclined posture when their legs are together and a more reclined posture when their legs are spread apart. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224059 | STABILITY EXERCISE MACHINE - An exercise bench with a fillable bladder or other resilient member which provides a support surface for a user exercising thereon. The exercise bench providing many of the benefits of a traditional weight bench, while also providing the potential upside of engaging the user's core during exercise. The resilient member can be shaped according to the needs of the exercise to be performed. The resilient nature of the cushion limits bottoming out providing a true cushion support rather than laying on a hard surface. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224060 | Expiration date device for cosmetic containers - A system for providing an expiration month on cosmetic containers that store perishable make-up media including a container, a control, and a handle portion formed on the control. The handle portion has a greater outer diameter than an outer diameter of an exterior surface of the control wherein the greater outer diameter prevents the handle portion from entering the container, and a plurality of date-months formed on the exterior surface of the control in a sequential order in a first circumferential direction. The handle portion rotates the control in a second circumferential direction that is opposite the first circumferential direction thereby changing the date-months until the desired expiration date-month is visible in the aperture. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224061 | ADJUSTABLE POUCH FORMING, FILLING AND SEALING APARATUS AND METHODS - An adjustable pouch machine comprises a vertical sealer module forms transverse seals between two plies of a pouch web to partially define a plurality of pouches. Rollers selectively tension and relax the web on the vertically oriented wheel, allowing them to drop away from heated lands on emergency and cycle stops. A filler wheel has a plurality of adjustable gripper units mounted directly thereon for transporting independent separate pouches cut from the pouch web. An adjustable knife is selectively provided with changeable knife hub sets to handle a variety of pouch sizes where a filler wheel alternately first fills and seals pouches in a train. Gear linkage accommodates variation in distance between hubs of different sets. Various embodiments, apparatus and methods are described. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224062 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SEPARATING BLOOD USING A CENTRIFUGE - The invention relates to a method and a device for separating blood using a centrifuge in order to obtain different blood fractions. The aim of the invention is to eliminate the risk of contamination during the supply of blood and the removal of blood fractions. To achieve this, the separation container is filled with blood via a feed connection that can be aseptically connected to the container, the relevant blood fraction is removed from the separation container via a removal connection that can be aseptically connected to the container and both the feed device and the removal device form a respective closed system during the sterile connection to the separation container. The separation container ( | 2011-09-15 |
20110224063 | Rotor For A Centrifuge - An apparatus ( | 2011-09-15 |
20110224064 | BLOOD PROCESSING APPARATUS WITH CELL SEPARATION CHAMBER WITH BAFFLES - A disposable blood separation set of a centrifugal blood processing system comprising a blood processing chamber adapted to be mounted on a rotor of a centrifuge; a frustro-conical cell separation chamber in fluid communication with the processing chamber, the cell separation chamber a baffle within a separation area. The baffle may have a plurality of vanes with openings therein. A protruding inlet may have a frustro-conical inner surface that slants radially outwardly from an inlet to a mouth of the protruding inlet. A circumferential well may surround the protruding inlet. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224065 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING APATITE CRYSTALS AND CERAMICS - The present invention provides a method of crystallizing Yb:C-FAP [Yb | 2011-09-15 |
20110224066 | CATALYTIC SUBSTRATES AND METHODS FOR CREATING CATALYTIC COATINGS FOR INDOOR AIR QUALITY APPLICATIONS - A catalytic device for removal of airborne volatile compounds from air includes a substrate and an electrodeposited catalytic coating. The substrate has a surface. The electrodeposited catalytic coating is on the surface of the substrate. The electrodeposited catalytic coating includes a catalyst that is capable of interacting with airborne volatile compounds. The electrodeposited catalytic coating has a multimodal porosity distribution. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224067 | NOVEL ULTRA STABLE ZEOLITE Y AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - This invention comprises USY zeolite prepared by treating a USY zeolite under hydrothermal conditions after forming the USY zeolite from heat treating ammonium exchanged zeolite Y, e g, by calcination. When this invention is used in a FCC catalyst, a significant improvement of activity and selectivity in the fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) performance is observed, compared to FCC catalysts containing conventional USY zeolite. The process used to make the invention is efficient and comprises treating the USY zeolite in an exchange bath under the aforementioned hydrothermal conditions. The surface of the resulting USY zeolite has a molar ratio of alumina to silica that is higher than that seen in the bulk USY zeolite and has a unique structure as viewed by SEM and TEM. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224068 | LOW SMALL MESOPOROUS PEAK CRACKING CATALYST AND METHOD OF USING - This invention relates to the composition, method of making and use of a fluidized catalytic cracking (“FCC”) catalyst that is comprised of a new Y zeolite which exhibits an exceptionally low small mesoporous peak around the 40 Å (angstrom) range as determined by nitrogen adsorption measurements. FCC catalysts made from this new zeolite exhibit improved rates of heavy oil cracking heavy oil bottoms conversions and gasoline conversions. The fluidized catalytic cracking catalysts herein are particularly useful in fluidized catalytic cracking (“FCC”) processes for conversion of heavy hydrocarbon feedstocks such as gas oils and vacuum tower bottoms. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224069 | HONEYCOMB CATALYST BODY - There is provided a honeycomb catalyst body comprising a honeycomb base body having porous partition walls forming a plurality of divided cells which extend from one end face of honeycomb base body to its other end face and which function as a fluid passage, and an outer wall present at the outermost peripheral portion of honeycomb base body, plugged portions provided so as to plug part of the plurality of divided cells, and a catalyst loaded on the partition walls of honeycomb base body. The plurality of divided cells include outermost peripheral cells formed by the partition walls and the outer wall, and of the outermost peripheral cells, those cells whose hydraulic diameter ratio to the hydraulic diameters of the cells other than the outermost peripheral cells is 5 to 75%, are through-cells having no plugged portion. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224070 | MICROPOROUS CARBON MATERIAL AND METHODS OF FORMING SAME - A method of forming a microporous carbon material includes combining a carbon precursor in solid form and an activation reagent in solid form to form a mixture, ball milling the mixture to form a composite, and, after ball milling, simultaneously activating and carbonizing the composite to form the microporous carbon material. The microporous carbon material includes a reaction product of the carbon precursor in solid form and the activation reagent in solid form. The microporous carbon material defines a plurality of micropores, a plurality of mesopores, and a plurality of macropores, wherein the plurality of micropores are present in the microporous carbon material in an amount greater than or equal to about 90 parts by volume based on 100 parts by volume of the microporous carbon material. The microporous carbon material has a surface area of from about 1,400 m | 2011-09-15 |
20110224071 | OUTER PERIPHERY-COATING MATERIAL, OUTER PERIPHERY-COATED HONEYCOMB STRUCTURE AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - The outer-peripheral coating material of the present invention contains a filler containing a laser-coloring powder containing at least one member selected from the group consisting of a metal and a metal compound each developing a color which differs from the original color when irradiated with a laser beam, and a ceramic powder composed of a ceramic other than the material which constitutes the laser-coloring powder, and a dispersing medium, wherein the filler contains the laser-coloring powder in an amount of 20 to 400 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the ceramic powder. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224072 | Method For The Production Of Stable Binder-Free High-Purity Mouldings Composed Of Metal Oxides and Their Use - Stable high strength porous metal oxide articles suitable, for example, for use as catalyst supports, are prepared by predisposing fine metal oxide particles in water followed by fine dispersion under high shear, and subjecting the dispersion to a change in pH to coagulate the metal oxide particles and form a moldable viscoelastic composition. The moldings are substantially free of impurity atoms. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224073 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING REVERSIBLE THERMOSENSITIVE RECORDING MEDIUM, PRODUCTION APPARATUS FOR THE SAME, AND REVERSIBLE THERMOSENSITIVE RECORDING MEDIUM - The present invention provides a method for producing a reversible thermosensitive recording medium, the method including: conveying an inlet sheet which includes inlets each having a convex-shaped electronic information recording element, retrieving positional information of the inlets, cutting the inlet sheet into individual inlets, retrieving positional information of the convex-shaped electronic information recording element in the individual inlets, conveying a base sheet, which includes concave portions, toward the vacuum suction roller, retrieving positional information of the concave portions, aligning the convex-shaped electronic information recording element with the concave portions so as to be inserted into the concave portion, and laminating the inlets and the base sheet. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224074 | THERMOSENSITIVE RECORDING MEDIUM - To provide a thermosensitive recording medium, containing: a support; a thermosensitive recording layer; and a surface layer, where the thermosensitive recording layer and the surface layer are provided over the support, wherein the thermosensitive recording layer contains a binding agent, a coloring agent, and a color developer, and wherein the surface layer contains polyester (meth)acrylate having at least three (meth)acryloyl groups, and an α-hydroxyketone-based polymerization initiator having a melting point of 80° C. or higher. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224075 | Pesticidal Active Mixtures Comprising Aminothiazoline Compounds - The present invention relates to pesticidal mixtures comprising as active compounds
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20110224076 | Agrochemical Formulations Comprising Three Solvents - The present invention relates to a composition comprising pesticide, solvent system and surfactant. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of a solvent system comprising the solvents A) cyclohexanone or acetophenone, B) benzyl alcohol or 2-ethylhexanol, and C) fatty acid for producing agrochemical formulations. The invention also relates to a method for producing a composition according to the invention, comprising the mixing of pesticide and solvents A) cyclohexanone or acetophenone, B) benzyl alcohol or 2-ethylhexanol, and C) fatty acid. Also provided is the use of a composition according to the invention for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired plant growth and/or undesired attack by insects or mites and/or for regulating the growth of plants. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224077 | Herbicidal Compositions for Tolerant or Resistant Maize Crops - Herbicide combinations (A)+(B), if appropriate in the presence of safeners, with an effective content of
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20110224078 | Substituted Pyridines Having a Herbicidal Effect - Substituted pyridines of the formula I | 2011-09-15 |
20110224079 | SPIROHETEROCYCLIC N-OXYAMIDES AS PESTICIDES - Novel compounds of the formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in claim | 2011-09-15 |
20110224080 | FORMULATION BASED ON MICRONIZED NATURAL CALCITE MINERAL AND MICRONIZED ZEOLITE AS AN ENHANCED PLANT BOOSTER AND MINERAL FERTILIZER - The present invention is related to a formulation based on (i) micronized natural calcite mineral (MC) of particles size from 500 nm to 5 μm, which contains variable amounts of calcite (CaCO | 2011-09-15 |
20110224081 | Adjuvant for Pesticides - The invention relates to compositions useful in the field of agricultural chemistry and methods for making and using the compositions. The compositions include (i) a permeabilizing agent, and (ii) a active component, for example, a pesticide or plant growth regulator, and can include additional components as well, for example, flow agents. The permeabilizing agent, or a mixture of permeabilizing agents, acts as an adjuvant to the active component or chemicals to improve the degree of efficacy of the active component or speed of action of the active component. The permeabilizing agents are typically one or more chelating agents, cationic materials, anionic materials, and zwitterionic materials, and include polyphosphate salts. Examples of cationic materials include polyamines such as ethylenediamine and quaternary ammonium salts. The active components can be pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, virucides, bacteriocides, and acaricides. Examples of suitable active components include plant growth regulators, defoliators, dessicants, transfection agents, wood treatments (CCA or other chemicals that are effective against termites), traps, disinfectants, marine paints and the like. The compositions can be prepared by mixing the components in a suitable manner, and the compositions can be used by applying the compositions to a plant in need of treatment thereof in an amount effective for the desired use, employing conventional application techniques. In one embodiment, the active components are defoliants, and the composition is used for plant defoliation, for example, with respect to cotton plants. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224082 | Soybean Event 3560.4.3.5 And Compositions And Methods For The Identification And/Or Detection Thereof - Compositions and methods related to transgenic glyphosate/ALS inhibitor-tolerant soybean plants are provided. Specifically, soybean plants having a 3560.4.3.5 event which imparts tolerance to glyphosate and at least one ALS-inhibiting herbicide are provided. The soybean plant harboring the 3560.4.3.5 event at the recited chromosomal location comprises genomic/transgene junctions having at least the polynucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO:10 and/or 11. The characterization of the genomic insertion site of the 3560.4.3.5 event provides for an enhanced breeding efficiency and enables the use of molecular markers to track the transgene insert in the breeding populations and progeny thereof. Various methods and compositions for the identification, detection, and use of the soybean 3560.4.3.5 events are provided. Methods and compositions for increasing yield are also provided. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224083 | URACIL COMPOUNDS AND A HERBICIDE COMPRISING THE SAME - Disclosed are uracil compounds represented by Formula 1, a method for preparing the compounds, and a herbicide including the same as an active ingredient: | 2011-09-15 |
20110224084 | Agricultural Compositions - New agricultural compositions comprising (a) biocides, (b) monopropylenglycol esters, and optionally (c) oil components and/or co-solvents, and/or (d) emulsifiers. The compositions show high solubility for biocides and improved emulsification properties. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224085 | MAGNESIUM DIBORIDE - An amorphous or a partially crystalline magnesium diboride comprising a crystalline material content of ≦25% by weight as determined by an X-ray powder diffraction. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224086 | Methods and Algorithms for Selecting Polynucleotides For Synthetic Assembly - The present invention relates to methods and algorithms for identifying, synthesizing and co-assembling combinatorial libraries of polynucleotide variants. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224087 | SIMULTANEOUS DETERMINATION OF ANEUPLOIDY AND FETAL FRACTION - The invention provides compositions and methods for simultaneously determining the presence or absence of fetal aneuploidy and the relative amount of fetal nucleic acids in a sample obtained form a pregnant female. The method encompasses the use of sequencing technologies and exploits the occurrence of polymorphisms to provide a streamlined noninvasive process applicable to the practice of prenatal diagnostics. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224088 | Biomarkers for subtypes of cervical cancer - The present invention relates to biomarkers for chemoradioresistant subtypes of cervical cancer. In particular the present invention relates to a method for predicting a predisposition to a chemoradioresistant cervical cancer in a subject, a method for diagnosing a chemoradioresistant cervical cancer in a subject, a method for predicting the likelihood of recurrence of cervical cancer in a cervical cancer patient under treatment, and a method for predicting the prognosis for a patient with a chemoradioresistant cervical cancer. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224089 | GENE EXPRESSION SIGNATURE OF GENOMIC INSTABILITY IN BREAST CANCER - Methods of assessing genomic instability in breast cancer tissue by measuring the expression level of genes CDKN2A, SCYA18, STK15, NXF1, cDNA Dkfzp762M127, p28 KIAA0882, MYB, Human clone 23948, RERG, HNF3A, and ACADSB or a nucleic acid sequence comprising about 90% or greater sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 21 in breast cancer tissue, an array suitable for use in such methods, and related methods and compositions. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224090 | SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHIC MARKERS OF TGFBetaRIII GENE FOR DIAGONISIS OF HEPATOCELLULAR CARCINOMA - The present invention relates to diagnostic markers for hepatocellar carcinoma and a method for predicting and diagnosing susceptibility to hepatocellular carcinoma, and more particularly, to polymorphic markers for the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma based on polymorphisms present in exons of the TGFβRIII gene represented by SEQ ID No. 1, a diagnostic composition for hepatocellular carcinoma using the same, a diagnostic kit, a microarray, and a method for diagnosing hepatocellular carcinoma. The polymorphic markers for the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma according to the present invention are genetic markers useful to diagnose genetic susceptibility specific to hepatocellular carcinoma. With these markers, susceptibility to hepatocellular carcinoma can be comprehensively determined. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224091 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING CELLULAR TARGETS IN BODILY SOURCES USING CARBON NANOTUBE THIN FILM - A device and method detect cellular targets in a bodily source by utilizing a biofunctional pad comprised of a thin film of carbon nanotubes (CNT's). When antibodies are absorbed by the CNT's, cellular targets having markers matching the antibodies may be detected in a bodily source placed upon the biofunctional pad by measuring the conductivity of the thin film using conductive contacts electrically coupled to the thin film, as the binding of the receptors in the cellular targets to the antibodies changes the free energy in the thin film. In many respects, the device functions as a Field Effect Transistor (FET) with the bodily source, e.g., blood, acting as a polyelectrolyte liquid gate electrode to create a varying electrostatic charge or capacitance in the thin film based upon the binding of cellular targets in the source to the antibodies present on the biofunctional pad. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224092 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMBINED ELECTROCHEMICAL SYNTHESIS AND DETECTION OF ANALYTES - Described are devices and methods for detecting binding on an electrode surface. In addition, devices and methods for electrochemically synthesizing polymers and devices and methods for synthesizing and detecting binding to the polymer on a common integrated device surface are described. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224093 | RESONANT MAGNETIC DISKS FOR BIOANALYTE DETECTION - Embodiments of the invention relate generally to ferromagnetic microdisks, methods of detecting target bioanalyte using ferromagnetic microdisks, and kits (such as for using in the laboratory setting) containing the reagents necessary to make, and/or use ferromagnetic microdisks for bioanalyte detection, depending on the user's planned application. The methods and products allow the fabrication of ferromagnetic microdisks, and their use in the detection of biological molecules with high sensitivity, little or no signal decay, improved safety, convenience, and lowered cost for use and disposal. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224094 | METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING AND SELECTING DRUG CANDIDATES FOR COMBINATORIAL DRUG PRODUCTS - A method for identifying and selecting chemical entities that contributes to a functional effect in the development of new combinatorial drugs. The combinations of two or more chemical compounds show a synergistic effect. The compounds can be e.g. antibodies, antibiotics, anti-cancer agents, anti-AIDS agents, anti-growth factors, antiviral agents, soluble receptors, cytokines, RNAi's, vaccines and mixtures thereof. The method comprises a) providing n samples each comprising a chemical entity, b) mixing 2 or more of the n samples in all possible combinations, c) subjecting this mixture to a functional assay in order to identify entities contributing to the functional effect. The steps a-c are repeated on the chemical entities from step c which contribute to the functional effect. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224095 | Expression of functional human olfactory cyclic nucleotide gated (CNG) channel in recombinant host cells and use thereof in cell based assays to identify smell modulators - The present invention relates to isolated nucleic acid sequences that encode human olfactory cyclic nucleotide gated (CNG) channel subunits, and the corresponding polypeptides. The invention further relates to the use of human CNG channels to profile, screen for, and identify compounds that modulate the human olfactory CNG channel. More specifically, the invention relates to the expression of the human olfactory CNG channel in cells, preferably mammalian cells, and the use of these cells in high throughput cell-based assays to identify compounds that enhance or block human olfactory CNG function. Compounds that activate the olfactory CNG channel will enhance smell and can be used to make foods more palatable for individuals with attenuated olfactory function. Conversely, compounds that inhibit the olfactory CNG channel will inhibit smell and can be use to block malodors. Additionally, the invention relates to the use of cell-based olfactory CNG channel assays to identify modulates of G-protein coupled receptor (GPCRs) and other proteins that regulate cyclic nucleotide levels. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224096 | FLUORESCENT PHOSPHONIC ESTER LIBRARY - An assay library comprising 14 fluorescently labeled phosphonate esters which act as serine hydrolase inhibitors is provided as an analytical tool enabling activity based identification of serine hydrolases and characterization of enzyme preparations, protein mixtures and complex proteome samples. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224097 | VIABLE GRAM NEGATIVE BACTERIA LACKING OUTER MEMBRANE AGONISTS OF TLR4/MD-2 - Viable Gram-negative bacteria or components thereof comprising outer membranes that substantially lack a ligand, such as Lipid A or 6-acyl lipidpolysaccharide, that acts as an agonist of TLR4/MD2. The bacteria may comprise reduced activity of arabinose-5-phosphate isomerases and one or more suppressor mutations, for example in a transporter thereby increasing the transporters capacity to transport Lipid IVA or in membrane protein YhjD. One or more genes (e.g., IpxL, IpxM, pagP, IpxP, and/or eptA) may be substantially deleted and/or one or more enzymes (e.g., LpxL, LpxM, PagP, LpxP, and/or EptA) may be substantially inactive. The bacteria may be competent to take up extracellular DNA, may be donor bacteria, or may be members of a library. The present invention also features methods of creating and utilizing such bacteria. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224098 | Nanopore Based Device for Cutting Long DNA Molecules into Fragments - Apparatus, system, and method are provided for cutting a linear charged polymer inside a nanopore. A first voltage is applied to create an electric field in a first direction. A second voltage is applied to create an electric field in a second direction, and the first direction is opposite to the second direction. When the electric field in the first direction and the electric field in the second direction are applied to a linear charged polymer inside a nanopore, the linear charged polymer is cut at a location with predetermined accuracy. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224099 | BEAD BOUND COMBINATORIAL OLIGONUCLEOSIDE PHOSPHOROTHIOATE AND PHOSPHORODITHIOATE APTAMER LIBRARIES - The present invention includes composition and methods for making and using a combinatorial library having two or more beads, wherein attached to each bead is a unique nucleic acid aptamer that have disposed thereon a unique sequence. The library aptamers may be attached covalently to the one or more beads, which may be polystyrene beads. The aptamers may include phosphorothioate, phosphorodithioate and/or methylphosphonate linkages and may be single or double stranded DNA, RNA or even PNAs. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224100 | DESIGNED ARMADILLO REPEAT PROTEINS - The invention relates to collections of target-specific designed binding proteins based on armadillo repeat proteins, and to a method of generating them. Designed armadillo repeat proteins are based on consensus sequences of single armadillo repeat units. These repeat proteins can be used as scaffolds for peptide recognition. Such a scaffold provides a binding mode that is in principle the same for every small recognizable unit, e.g. an amino acid or dipeptide, allowing a precise and modular recognition of a peptide in extended conformation. The method allows to generate a series of modules recognizing these simple units, and to combine such building blocks to create a binding site for any desired peptide target without performing additional selections. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224101 | Tumor associated proteome and peptidome analyses for multiclass cancer discrimination - Methods are provided for classification of cancer based on analysis of serologic biomarkers. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224102 | Eukaryotic signal sequences for polypeptide expression and polypeptide display libraries - The present invention generally relates to methods and compositions for expressing proteins or polypeptides in prokaryotic hosts using eukaryotic signal sequences. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224103 | METHOD FOR DESIGN OF AN OLIGINUCLEOTIDE ARRAY - A method is provided allowing for automatic selection of enzymes to be used in protocols such as methylation profiling, chip-on-chip, and comparative genomic hybridization experiments. The method may also maximize the space on a micro array for a given experiment. This means that the results from the micro array are improved. The method also improves zero-in and focus of significant patterns on a micro array. This enhances the ability to distinguish two separate classes of samples, e.g. tumour vs. normal, aggressive vs. non-aggressive, male vs. female, etc. Furthermore, a computer readable medium and a device are also provided. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224104 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INDENTIFICATION OF MICROORGANISMS - A method and system for identification of microorganisms in a sample. The method includes processing the sample to produce at least one group of biomarker molecules from at least one microorganism in the sample, tandem mass-analyzing biomarker fragment ions from the at least one group of biomarker molecules to obtain a sample biomarker tandem mass spectrum of the biomarker, and identifying the microorganism in the sample based on a comparison of the sample biomarker tandem mass spectrum to an experimentally-derived reference tandem mass spectrum (stored in the reference library) from a known microorganism. The system includes a sample processing unit configured to process the sample and produce at least one group of biomarker molecules from at least one microorganism in the sample. The system includes a mass-analyzer for tandem mass analysis biomarker fragment ions. The system includes a processor configured to identify the microorganism in the sample based on a comparison of a sample biomarker tandem mass spectrum to an experimentally-derived reference tandem mass spectrum from a known microorganism. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224105 | METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND KITS FOR GENERATING NUCLEIC ACID PRODUCTS SUBSTANTIALLY FREE OF TEMPLATE NUCLEIC ACID - Methods, kits, and compositions are provided herein for the generation of double stranded DNA products suitable for downstream analysis. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224106 | Production Of Single-Stranded Circular Nucleic Acid - A method is provided for generating single stranded circular nucleic acid from a sample of target nucleic acid. A complex comprising a transposase and a plurality of hairpin polynucleotides is formed with each of the hairpin polynucleotides having a duplex region comprising a transposase recognition sequence. The complex is mixed with the target nucleic acid, thereby fragmenting the target nucleic acid and ligating the hairpin polynucleotides to the target nucleic acid to form hairpin-linked nucleic acid fragments, each having a nucleobase segment gap between each fragment and its corresponding hairpin polynucleotide. The hairpin-linked fragments are contacted with a ligase, thereby ligating the hairpin-linked fragments together to form single-stranded circular nucleic acid comprising a pair of opposing loops and an intervening duplex region comprising a pair of nucleobase segment gaps. The single-single stranded circular nucleic acid is then contacted with a polymerase and nucleotide triphosphates, thereby filling the nucleobase segment gaps. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224107 | HYDROLYZED NITRILOTRIACETONITRILE COMPOSITIONS, NITRILOTRIACETONITRILE HYDROLYSIS FORMULATIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - Hydrolyzed nitrilotriacetonitrile compositions are disclosed prepared by a method characterized by a one-shot addition of an amount of nitrilotriacetonitrile to a solution containing an acid catalyst, where the reaction is complete in a time period of less than an hour. The method is also characterized by adjusting the pH of the reaction mixture to a pH of at least 8. The method is also characterized by oxidatively removing free cyanide to a desired low level through the addition of an oxidizing agent the produces environmentally benign by-products to the crude hydrolyzed NTAN to form hydrolyzed NTAN compositions having minimized, negligible, or substantially no free cyanide levels. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224108 | WATER-BASED POLYMER DRILLING FLUID AND METHOD OF USE - A water-based drilling fluid comprises a polymer which is a non-ionic polymer or an anionic polymer. The polymer can be a polyaerylamide. The fluid is used for drilling subterranean formations containing heavy crude oil and bitumen-rich oil sands, and may comprise additional fluid components. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224109 | Reversible Peptide Surfactants For Oilfield Applications - The invention discloses a foam composition comprising a self-assembled, force-transmitting peptide network prepared by: a) dissolving or dispersing a peptide surfactant in a liquid to form a solution; and b) mixing the solution with a gas (e.g., nitrogen, carbon dioxide) to form a foam. | 2011-09-15 |
20110224110 | Particles in Oil for Viscoelastic Surfactant Gelled Fluids - Fluids viscosified with viscoelastic surfactants (VESs) may have their fluid loss properties improved with the presence of at least one mineral oil in combination with at least one particulate fluid loss control agent that may be an alkaline earth metal oxides, alkaline earth metal hydroxides, transition metal oxides, transition metal hydroxides, and mixtures thereof. The mineral oil may initially be dispersed oil droplets in an internal, discontinuous phase of the fluid. In one non-limiting embodiment, the mineral oil is added to the fluid after it has been substantially gelled. The particulate fluid loss control agent may be added in any order relative to the VES and the mineral oil fluid loss control agent. The mineral oil may enhance the ability of a particulate fluid loss control agent to reduce fluid loss. The presence of the mineral oil may also eventually reduce the viscosity of the VES-gelled aqueous fluid. | 2011-09-15 |