41st week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 35 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110250524 | FUEL CELL - A fuel cell includes an electrolyte electrode assembly and a first separator and a second separator sandwiching the electrolyte electrode assembly. The first and second separators have flat surfaces stacked on the electrolyte electrode assembly. The electrolyte electrode assembly includes an anode having a plurality of anode projections. The anode projections contact the first separator and form a fuel gas channel between the anode and the first separator. Further, the electrolyte electrode assembly includes a cathode having a plurality of cathode projections. The cathode projections contact the second separator and form an oxygen-containing gas channel between the cathode and the second separator. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250525 | SEPARATION MEMBRANE FOR DIRECT LIQUID FUEL CELL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - Disclosed is a method for producing a membrane for direct liquid fuel cells, wherein a polymerizable composition is brought into contact with a porous membrane so that voids of the porous membrane are filled with the polymerizable composition, then the polymerizable composition is cured by polymerization, and after that a halogenoalkyl group in the resin membrane is converted into a quaternary ammonium group. In this method, the polymerizable composition contains (a) an aromatic polymerizable monomer having an aromatic ring wherein one polymerizable group, at least one halogenoalkyl group and a group which is inert to a reaction converting the at least one halogenoalkyl group into a quaternary ammonium group, are bonded together, (b) a crosslinkable polymerizable monomer and (c) a polymerization initiator. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250526 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING A POLYMER ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE FOR A FUEL CELL - In order to significantly improve power generation efficiencies for the fuel cells, the present invention provides a method for fabricating a polymer electrolyte membrane comprising a surface with an array of a plurality of fine convex portion with a depth of not less than 3 μm and not more than 12 μm and an aspect ratio of not less than 0.4 and not more than 2.0, | 2011-10-13 |
20110250527 | MASK LAYOUT - A mask layout is disclosed. The mask layout includes a mask body, a mask pattern disposed on a surface of the mask body, and a cover disposed on the mask body. Preferably, the mask body and the cover include a medium therebetween and the cover includes no filter. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250528 | METHOD FOR CORRECTING IMAGE PLACEMENT ERROR IN PHOTOMASK - A method for correcting an image placement error in a photomask includes, forming a photomask including a light absorbing layer formed on a frame region of a substrate and a mask pattern formed on a field region inside the frame region, measuring a first registration error of the photomask, and etching a portion of the light absorbing layer on the frame region to induce a second registration error for compensating the first registration error. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250529 | PHOTOMASK BLANK, PHOTOMASK, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A photomask blank is for manufacturing a phase shift mask having a light-transmitting substrate provided with a phase shift portion adapted to give a predetermined phase difference to transmitted exposure light. The phase shift portion is a dug-down part that is dug down from a surface of the light-transmitting substrate to a digging depth adapted to produce the predetermined phase difference with respect to exposure light transmitted through the light-transmitting substrate at a portion where the phase shift portion is not provided. The photomask blank includes, on the digging-side surface of the light-transmitting substrate, an etching mask film that is made of a material being dry-etchable with a chlorine-based gas, but not dry-etchable with a fluorine-based gas, and serves as an etching mask at least until, when forming the dug-down part by dry etching, the dry etching reaches the digging depth. The photomask blank further includes, on a surface of the etching mask film, a light-shielding film that is made of a material mainly containing tantalum and has a thickness so as to be removable during the dry etching for forming the dug-down part of the light-transmitting substrate. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250530 | Semiconductor Devices and Methods of Manufacturing Thereof - Semiconductor devices and methods of manufacturing thereof are disclosed. A plurality of features is formed on a workpiece, the plurality of features being located in a first region and a second region of the workpiece. Features in the first region have a first lateral dimension, and features in the second region have a second lateral dimension, wherein the second lateral dimension is greater than the first lateral dimension. The first region is masked, and the second lateral dimension of features in the second region is reduced. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250531 | Photosensitive Resin Composition for Color Filter, and Color Filter Using the Same - The present invention provides a photosensitive resin composition for a color filter including a methine-based dye represented by the following Chemical Formula 1, and a color filter fabricated using the same. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250532 | METHOD OF LIFTING OFF AND FABRICATING ARRAY SUBSTRATE FOR LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE USING THE SAME - A method of lifting off includes forming a first material layer on a substrate; forming a photoresist pattern including first and second holes and on the first material layer; patterning the first material layer using the photoresist pattern as a patterning mask to form a material pattern having first and second grooves within the material pattern, the first and second grooves corresponding to the first and second holes, respectively; forming a second material layer on an entire surface of the substrate including the photoresist pattern and the first and second grooves; and removing the photoresist pattern and the second material layer on the photoresist pattern at the same time, wherein a portion of the material pattern between the first and second grooves and portions of the material pattern at sides of the first and second grooves constitute a line as a whole. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250533 | TONER FOR ELECTROSTATIC IMAGE DEVELOPER, PROCESS CARTRIDGE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - To provide a toner for an electrostatic image developer, including: a core particle obtained by dispersing, in an aqueous medium, an oil phase prepared by dissolving or dispersing at least a binder resin, a colorant and a release agent in an organic solvent; and a shell layer formed of vinyl resin fine particles present on a surface of the core particle, wherein the shell layer has protruding portions formed of the vinyl resin fine particles, and wherein the vinyl resin fine particles contain 80% by mass or more of an aromatic compound which has a vinyl-polymerizable functional group, and a vinyl resin which forms the vinyl resin fine particles has a weight average molecular weight of 8,000 to 16,000. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250534 | SOLUBILIZER FOR METAL IONS - The invention relates to solubilizers for metal ions and poorly soluble metal compounds, containing an oxidation product of starch hydrolysate as a solubilizing agent, to a method for solubilizing metal ions and to the use of said solubilizer. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250535 | TONER COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES - The present disclosure provides processes for producing polyester toners by emulsion aggregation where the resulting toner particles have high pigment loadings and desired circularity. The methods include adding a metal, in embodiments a metal compound, at the beginning of coalescence, which speeds the coalescence process and produces toner particles having a desired size and circularity for use in electrophotographic imaging systems. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250536 | IMAGING PROCESSES - The present disclosure provides processes for producing images with toner particles. In embodiments, toner particles of a certain diameter in size are applied to a substrate as an incomplete monolayer, and then fused to form an image that is a complete monolayer and possesses a thickness less than the diameter of the particles utilized to form the image. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250537 | CHOLATE PHOTOACID GENERATORS AND PHOTORESISTS COMPRISING SAME - New photoacid generator compounds (“PAGs”) are provided that comprise a cholate moiety and photoresist compositions that comprise such PAG compounds. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250538 | PHOTOACID GENERATORS AND PHOTORESISTS COMPRISING SAME - New methods are provided for synthesis of photoacid generator compounds (“PAGs”), new photoacid generator compounds and photoresist compositions that comprise such PAG compounds. In a particular aspect, sulfonium-containing (S+) photoacid generators and methods of synthesis of sulfonium photoacid generators are provided. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250539 | FLUORINATED MONOMER, POLYMER, RESIST COMPOSITION, AND PATTERNING PROCESS - A fluorinated monomer has formula (1) wherein R | 2011-10-13 |
20110250540 | SEMICONDUCTOR LITHOGRAPHY PROCESS - A semiconductor lithography process. A photoresist film is coated on a substrate. The photoresist film is subjected to a flood exposure to blanket expose the photoresist film across the substrate to a first radiation with a relatively lower dosage. The photoresist film is then subjected to a main exposure using a photomask to expose the photoresist film in a step and scan manner to a second radiation with a relatively higher dosage. After baking, the photoresist film is developed. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250541 | PATTERN FORMING METHOD, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, AND MATERIAL FOR FORMING COATING LAYER OF RESIST PATTERN - To provide a pattern forming method, which contains: forming a first resist pattern on a processing surface using a first resist composition; forming a coating layer using a coating material so as to cover a surface of the first resist pattern; applying a second resist composition over the first resist pattern above which the coating layer has been formed so as not to dissolve the first resist pattern with the second resist composition to thereby form a second resist film; and selectively exposing the second resist film to exposure light and developing the second resist film to thereby expose the first resist pattern to the air, as well as forming a second resist pattern in an area of the processing surface where the first resist pattern has not been formed. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250542 | SULFONYL PHOTOACID GENERATORS AND PHOTORESISTS COMPRISING SAME - New bis(sulfonyl)imide and tri(sulfonyl)methide photoacid generator compounds (“PAGs”) are provided as well as photoresist compositions that comprise such PAG compounds. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250543 | PATTERN FORMING METHOD - A pattern forming method, includes: (i) a step of applying a resist composition whose solubility in a positive tone developer increases and solubility in a negative tone developer decreases upon irradiation with an actinic ray or radiation, the resist composition containing a resin capable of increasing a polarity by the action of an acid; (ii) an exposure step; (iii) a step of performing development by using a negative tone developer to form a resist pattern; and (iv) a step of causing a crosslinked layer-forming material to act on the resist pattern to crosslink the resin constituting the resist pattern and the crosslinked layer-forming material, thereby forming a crosslinked layer. According to the present invention, a method for forming a pattern having an effectively micro-dimensioned trench or hole pattern without generation of a scum is provided. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250544 | BOTTOM ANTIREFLECTIVE COATING COMPOSITIONS - Antireflective coating compositions are discussed. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250545 | COMPOSITION, PROCESS OF PREPARATION AND METHOD OF APPLICATION AND EXPOSURE FOR LIGHT IMAGING PAPER - The present invention provides dual energy imaging compositions, processes for forming dual energy imaging compositions, methods for forming images using dual energy imaging compositions and substrate (e.g., paper web) treated (e.g., coated) on one or both sides with a dual energy imaging composition. Also provided is a particulate comprising a matrix of polymer material and containing one or more image-forming agents and a photo-oxidizing agent useful in making dual energy imaging compositions. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250546 | FLAME DETECTION IN A FUEL FIRED APPLIANCE - A control system for a fuel-fired appliance and methods of operating are disclosed. When an electrical characteristic of a flame detector fails to cross a threshold level during an ignition attempt and when the electrical characteristic of the flame detector changes by a predetermined amount, the control system may activate an indicator indicating a problem with the flame detector (e.g. dirty, misaligned, or otherwise unable to properly detect the flame). | 2011-10-13 |
20110250547 | BURNER SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF CONTROL - A burner system and a method of control. The system includes a supply unit that provides a gas/air mixture to a burner assembly. The burner assembly includes a distribution outlet having a plurality of openings and an electrode. The electrode provides an electrical arc to ignite the gas/air mixture for a predetermined period of time. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250548 | SELECTIVE LOCKOUT IN A FUEL-FIRED APPLIANCE - A control system for a fuel-fired appliance and methods of operating are disclosed. When a failed ignition of a burner is detected, the control system is configured to enter a soft lockout state if the voltage level of a burner of the fuel-fired appliance is low during the failed ignition and a hard lockout state if the voltage level of the burner is not low during the failed ignition. In some cases, if a period of time has elapsed and/or the voltage level of the burner has increased after the control system enters the soft lockout state, the control system may be configured to initiate one or more subsequent ignition trials. In some cases, if the one or more subsequent ignition trials fail, the control system may be configured to then enter the hard lockout state. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250549 | Method For Lighting The Burners In A Reforming Furnace - A method for igniting the burners of a hydrocarbon steam reforming furnace is provided. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250550 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR BIOMASS COMBUSTION WITHOUT CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSION - The invention relates to a device and a method for biomass combustion and simultaneous CO | 2011-10-13 |
20110250551 | OXY-FUEL COMBUSTION OXIDANT HEATER INTERNAL ARRANGEMENT - A regenerative oxidant heater internal arrangement, including a system and method for use thereof, utilizing a unique recycle oxy-combustion methodology which includes at least two primary combustion oxidant sectors placed adjacent to both the flue gas side as well as a secondary oxidant sector positioned between the two primary sectors. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250552 | COMBUSTOR - Includes a low flow-rate region (R | 2011-10-13 |
20110250553 | Burner nozzle assembly and fuel reformer having the same - A burner nozzle assembly includes: a nozzle plate having an anode off-gas (AOG) nozzle at the center of the nozzle plate and a plurality of oxidation fuel nozzles surrounding the AOG nozzle; and a channel unit coupling the AOG nozzle with an AOG introducer to allow an AOG to flow therebetween and coupling the oxidation fuel nozzles with an oxidation fuel introducer to allow an oxidation fuel to flow therebetween. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250554 | Demisting Flame Arrestor for an Electrolytic Hydrogen Generator - A demisting flame arrestor provides a border between an electrolytic reaction vessel and an intake manifold of an engine, and includes a composite material having hydrophilic zones and hydrophobic zones constructed to form multiple pathways for permitting gaseous flow. The hydrophilic zones promote trapping and condensation of water vapor and in the event of fire disperse flame into the multiple pathways to arrest the flame front. The hydrophobic zones repel condensed water to return the water to the reaction vessel through force of gravity. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250555 | Gas Combustion Device - A gas combustion device includes a casing and a combustor accommodated in the casing and including a primary combustion section and a secondary combustion section. The gas combustion device further includes an ejector, an air-blowing device accommodated in the casing. A supply of combustion gas and a supply of air are gathered in the ejector, and the ejector includes a mixing chamber that combustion gas and air is mixed and a wick that the mixture of combustion gas and air is injected into the primary combustion. The air-blowing device includes a fan and a sheath. Further, a heat-resisting protector in which the combustor is accommodated includes a front end including a flame taming portion and at least one vent defined thereon and extending through the wall and allows hot air to flow therethrough. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250556 | Mounting Arrangement with Mounting Aid and Orthodontic Bracket - The invention concerns a mounting arrangement for mounting an orthodontic bracket on a tooth. The mounting arrangement comprises an orthodontic bracket and a mounting aid, wherein the mounting aid can be detachably connected to the orthodontic bracket with positive engagement by pushing it onto the bracket in such a way that long sides of the side pieces of the mounting aid engage in guide grooves of the bracket. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250557 | DENTAL ADHESIVE AND METHOD OF USE - A dental adhesive composition comprising (i) at least one non-acidic polymerizable monomer having at least one ethylenically unsaturated group, (ii) optionally one or more acidic compounds, (iii) at least one photoinitiator, (iv) at least one solvent, and (v) about 0-40% by weight of one or more fillers; wherein the weight ratio of non-acidic polymerizable monomers/acidic compounds in the adhesive composition is more than about 4.5; the viscosity of the adhesive composition is less than about 350 centipoise (cP) at 25° C.; and the adhesive composition excluding solvent and filler has an acid number of less than about 0.75 mmol NaOH/g. The dental adhesive composition is used with a dental primer composition, which may be provided together in a kit. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250558 | DUAL-CURING, MULTI-COMPONENT DENTAL COMPOSITION - A dual-curing, multi-component dental composition is described. The dental composition can include:
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20110250559 | Efficiency-Modulated Ultrasonic Instrument Inserts - Efficiency-modulated ultrasonic dental inserts ( | 2011-10-13 |
20110250560 | DENTAL AND MEDICAL ULTRASONIC TIP AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided are a dental and medical ultrasonic tip that may enhance a durability and a reliability and may simplify a manufacturing process, and a method of manufacturing the same. The method of manufacturing the dental and medical ultrasonic tip may include: providing a molding mixture including powder; manufacturing an intermediate molded object by injecting the molding mixture so as to integrally form a tip body and a plurality of tip protrusions protruded from the tip body; and sintering the intermediate molded object. The tip body and the plurality of tip protrusions may be formed using the same material, and the plurality of tip protrusions may be closely arranged on a substantially polished portion of the tip body. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250561 | DENTAL DRILL FOR FLAPLESS IMPLANT SURGERY - A dental drill is intended for performing flapless implant surgery by being mounted on a drill device. The dental drill comprises a drill body and a mounting portion for mounting the drill body to a drill device. The drill body comprises: a cutting part for providing a side blade having a certain length from the cutting edge, and a body portion with limited cutting ability. Tooth bone can be easily removed because of the cutting part at the end portion of the drill body. Also, gums can be protected because the body portion is not only formed with the cutting part integrally, but the side blade either does not exist or is removed. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250562 | Medical or Dental Handpiece - A medical or dental handpiece has a grip | 2011-10-13 |
20110250563 | INTERDENTAL DEVICE - An interdental wedge includes a base body. A cross section of the base body decreases along a length of the base body, at least in places. The base body is three-dimensionally curved, at least in places. An interdental device may include two interdental wedges. One or more interdental wedges may be used for fixing insulating material and/or matrices in the tooth area, and for reversible contact point separation of adjacent teeth, also referred to as separation of the contact points. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250564 | Dental Implant - A dental implant includes a dental implant body which is a cylinder body having a first end and a second end, an asymmetric thread being provided around the dental implant body, 3 plurality of apex indentations increasing cutting efficiency, an trepanelevation tip being formed at the lowermost end for elevating a maxillary sinus floor, and a hexamaximum lock being provided at the second end for integrally connected with an abutment through a bolt. The trepanelevation tip performs bone expansion with the outer wall, and goes deeper into the sinus to elevate sinus floor. The hexamaximum lock has a lock cavity having a lock opening at the second end for receiving a root of the abutment therein. A ferroembrace is a bevel helps dentist to control esthetics and retention. A cervical slop and cervical steps will help dentist to control the depth of a dental implant to be inserted. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250565 | PREFABRICATED COMPOSITE LAYERS FOR DUPLICATION OF TOOTH STRUCTURE AND MUCOSAL TISSUE - The process for duplicating mucosal tissue or tooth structure for use in a prefabricated dental restoration includes first selecting a characterization strip and a base layer having a desired oral cavity color or characteristic. The selected characterization strip is then placed on the selected base layer and the two are rolled together into a composite. The composite is then formed into a portion of a prefabricated dental restoration, wherein the color and characteristics of the composite duplicate mucosal tissue or tooth structure. In this regard, the composite may be bent into a denture base or otherwise shaped into an artificial tooth for use in dentures. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250566 | PROCESS FOR FABRICATING TOOTH RESTORATION - A process for fabricating a tooth restoration includes mixing a high fusing ceramic material, a low fusing ceramic material and a base material into a viscous liquid. The viscous liquid is applied to a tooth restoration base. Thereafter, the low fusing ceramic material is melted to adhere the high fusing ceramic material to the base. An overlay is then applied the high fusing ceramic material. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250567 | PROCESS FOR ORAL TISSUE PROTOTYPING - A process for oral tissue prototyping includes the steps of forming a prototype of an oral cavity and placing a sealer on an oral tissue area of the prototype. Thereafter, the sealer is painted with a tissue-colored paint and any other remaining details are added to the prototype to mimic the anatomical tissue coloration of the oral cavity. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250568 | DENTIN ANCHOR - A fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) dentin anchor is disclosed comprising a frusto-conical shaped coronal portion, to which a tooth restorative material may be secured, and a frusto-conical shaped dentinal portion, adapted to be received in a pre-drilled hole in tooth dentin. The dentinal portion may be adapted to chemically bond to the tooth without the use of threads and the coronal portion may be adapted to chemically bond to a tooth restoration without the use of additional adhesives. The modulus of elasticity of the dentin anchor may approximate the modulus of elasticity of tooth dentin. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250569 | Digital Avionics Simulator - A method for simulating and testing avionics in a low cost PC-based flight simulator, including: converting simulator data into standard avionics messages; transmitting the avionics messages to other devices linked to the avionics simulator; receiving avionics messages and converting them to simulator data elements; and writing the simulator data elements into a flight simulators data parameters. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250570 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR NAME PRONUNCIATION GUIDE SERVICES - A method for providing name pronunciation guides includes storing a plurality of audio files in a database, each audio file representing a particular pronunciation of one of a plurality of names, receiving user information from the first user via a communication network, the user information including name information of the first user, searching the database to find one or more audio files corresponding the name information, providing the first user with one or more audio files in the database corresponding to the name information via the communication network for the first user's listening and selection, creating a user profile for the first user, the user profile comprising the user information and the selected audio file, and storing the user profile in the database. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250571 | NUMBER LINE TOOL AND METHOD - A computer-implemented method for teaching math is disclosed. The method comprises displaying a number line graphic to indicate a relative order between numbers; generating a first problem comprising numbers at least some of which are indicated on the number line graphic; selectively providing guidance for solving the problem; and receiving a user's input as a solution to the first problem. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250572 | TILE TOOL AND SYSTEM FOR TEACHING MATH - A computer-implemented method for teaching math is disclosed. The method comprises displaying a challenge for a learner to solve; displaying in first area a plurality of moveable pieces; displaying a second area defining a receptacle to which the learner can move the moveable pieces in attempting to solve the challenge; and evaluating the learner's response to the challenge. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250573 | PACKING WORKSPACE TOOL AND METHOD FOR MATH LEARNING - A computer-implemented method for teaching math is disclosed. The method comprises generating a number; generating movable items corresponding to the number defining a number of place values for representing the number; graphically marking place value areas corresponding to the place values; allowing a user to move the movable items into the place value areas to represent the number in terms of its place values. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250574 | PICTURE GRID TOOL AND SYSTEM FOR TEACHING MATH - A computer-implemented method for teaching math is disclosed. The method comprises generating a problem for a user to solve; generating a graphical representation of a number associated with the problem; wherein the graphical representation is selected to facilitate subitizing of the number; and overlaying visual guidance on the graphical representation to guide a user as a means to drawing attention to a learning strategy for solving the problem; receiving and checking a user's input as a solution to the problem; and indicating to the user a correctness of the solution. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250575 | System And Method For Providing A Visual Representation Of A User Personality Within A Virtual Environment - A representation of a user's personality may be provided within one or more virtual environments. The personality of the user may be determined based on interactions within the one or more virtual environments. As such, the personality of the user may be determined organically without relying on declared information. A visible representation of the personality of the user may be provided to the user and/or other users within the one or more virtual environments. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250577 | DEVICE FOR TEACHING THE USE OF UNDERWATER BREATHING SYSTEMS AND METHOD OF ITS USE - A method for teaching an adult or child how to breathe through an air regulator is provided. The method includes providing an air regulator and a first air pump positioned at a location proximate a residential pool and outside of the residential pool, wherein the air regulator and the air pump are operatively connected with one another via a hose that allows air to flow from the air pump and be supplied to the air regulator in an amount sufficient for a human child or adult that is able to swim to breathe. The method further includes supplying the adult or child air from the air pump via the hose and through the air regulator to allow the adult or child to breathe underwater in the residential pool. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250578 | VENTILATOR TEST LUNG AND TRIGGER ASSEMBLY - A simulated mechanical respiratory trigger and test lung have been developed. The trigger in one embodiment is capable of triggering a variety of mechanical ventilators to deliver predetermined respiratory rates that simulate a spontaneously breathing patient. This permits the student/health care provider to respond to this spontaneous effort and optimize mechanical ventilator settings. The test lung in an embodiment is capable of varying the simulated patient pulmonary compliance in increments not previously available. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250579 | DRIVEN WHEEL ENERGY AND ENTERTAINMENT DEVICE - Disclosed is a system based on an animal habitat for the purpose of teaching and entertaining children while familiarizing them with the field of energy generation, storage, transmission, energy consumption and a complete energy cycle. The present invention combines a small animal, enclosure, exercise wheel and plants, with a generator and light source to build a complete energy cycle. Additional features benefit the child by powering a toy, electronic game or cell phone while learning how several energy transformations are used to deliver electrical power. Accessories that add supplemental wind and solar power sources also add educational opportunities for the child. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250580 | Learning System for Digitalisation of An Educational Institution - A system that catalyses world-class quality in education in any institutionalized setting, howsoever small and formal or informal by integrating all processes, transactions, resources and controls (such as security of children, emergency response) for an educational organization, gated educational communities such as schools, dispersed private learning communities of kinships/professional organizations/neighborhood/any other source of association, or virtual self-learning communities. The system includes tools and devices which enhance the process, content and context of learning. Intelligence-embedded, self-help tools and appropriate macro- and micro-inputs to the community members, as well as the individual learners within, enable comprehensively unaided instruction and learning context at the community level. All academic subjects in a curricular framework up to a higher secondary level, across a plurality of nations, are covered. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250582 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GAS PRODUCTION FROM A RESERVOIR - A method and system for production of biogenerated gas from a zone in a reservoir are described. Microbial conversion of petroleum in the zone to biogenerated gas is stimulated. The biogenerated gas can be, for example, methane, hydrogen or carbon dioxide, or another gas. Gas including the biogenerated gas is produced from the zone to surface. While producing the gas, production parameters are monitored including reservoir pressure and an isotopic composition of the produced gas. Based on the monitored production parameters, at least one of stimulation of the microbial conversion to control the composition of the produced gas or gas saturation in the zone to control mobility of the biogenerated methane is adjusted. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250583 | OPTIMIZED PROBES AND PRIMERS AND METHODS OF USING SAME FOR THE BINDING, DETECTION, DIFFERENTIATION, ISOLATION AND SEQUENCING OF INFLUENZA A; INFLUENZA B; NOVEL INFLUENZA A/H1N1; AND A NOVEL INFLUENZA A/H1N1 RNA SEQUENCE MUTATION ASSOCIATED WITH OSELTAMIVIR RESISTANCE - Described herein are primers and probes useful for the binding, detecting, differentiating, isolating, and sequencing of influenza A, influenza B, 2009 influenza A/H1N1, and a 2009 influenza A/H1N1 RNA sequence mutation associated with oseltamivir resistance. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250584 | Method for Screening Cancer Therapeutic Agent Using Galectin-3, GSK-3Betta, and Fascin-1 - Disclosed is a method for screening a novel cancer therapeutic agent. The cancer therapeutic agent exhibits down-regulation of galectin-3 and fascin-1 or interferes with the interaction between galectin-3 and GSK-3β. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250585 | ORGAN MIMIC DEVICE WITH MICROCHANNELS AND METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURING THEREOF - System and method includes a body having a central microchannel separated by one or more porous membranes. The membranes are configured to divide the central microchannel into a two or more parallel central microchannels, wherein one or more first fluids are applied through the first central microchannel and one or more second fluids are applied through the second or more central microchannels. The surfaces of each porous membrane can be coated with cell adhesive molecules to support the attachment of cells and promote their organization into tissues on the upper and lower surface of the membrane. The pores may be large enough to only permit exchange of gases and small chemicals, or to permit migration and transchannel passage of large proteins and whole living cells. Fluid pressure, flow and channel geometry also may be varied to apply a desired mechanical force to one or both tissue layers. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250586 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONCENTRATING SAMPLES - A system and method for concentrating samples. The system can include a first container adapted to contain a sample. The first container can include a first portion and a second portion adapted to be removably coupled to the first portion. The system can further include a second container comprising the second portion and a third portion adapted to be removably coupled to the second portion. The method can include centrifuging the first container in a first orientation toward the second portion of the first container; retaining a concentrate of the sample in the second portion of the first container; and centrifuging the second container in a second orientation toward the third portion of the second container, such that the concentrate retained in the second portion is moved into the third portion of the second container, the second orientation being different from the first orientation. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250587 | NOVEL METHOD FOR GENERATION OF RNA VIRUS - The present invention provides a method for generating negative-stranded segmented RNA viruses using linear expression constructs in the presence of helper virus. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250588 | METHOD FOR DETECTING CANCER CELLS IN BLOOD SAMPLE - A method for detecting cancer cells in a blood sample is provided comprising the steps of proliferating an oncolytic virus at least in the cancer cells by incubating the blood sample being suspected to contain the cancer cells with the oncolytic virus; mixing the blood sample obtained from the proliferating step with a fixing agent and a nonionic surfactant; and detecting the cancer cells in the blood sample obtained from the mixing step, in which the oncolytic virus has been proliferated. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250589 | BIOMARKERS FOR LUNG DISEASE MONITORING - The present invention pertains to the monitoring and treatment of lung transplant recipients. In particular, the invention pertains to the use of biomarkers to predict or detect post-lung transplantation complications (e.g., organ rejection, acute organ rejection, organ injury, bronchiolitis obliterans, bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome, organizing pneumonia), fibroproliferative repair responses, interstitial lung diseases (e.g., idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and other fibrotic lung diseases), and other immune-mediated lung diseases (e.g., graft versus host disease, scleroderma). | 2011-10-13 |
20110250590 | MULTIPLE MESODERMAL LINEAGE DIFFERENTIATION POTENTIALS FOR ADIPOSE TISSUE-DERIVED STROMAL CELLS AND USES THEREOF - The invention relates to methods and compositions for the differentiation of stromal cells from adipose tissue into hematopoietic supporting stromal cells and myocytes of both the skeletal and smooth muscle type. The cells produced by the methods are useful in providing a source of fully differentiated and functional cells for research, transplantation and development of tissue engineering products for the treatment of human diseases and traumatic tissue injury repair. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250591 | METHOD OF DESIGNING siRNAS FOR GENE SILENCING - The present invention provides a method for identifying siRNA target motifs in a transcript using a position-specific score matrix approach. The invention also provides a method for identifying off-target genes of an siRNA using a position-specific score matrix approach. The invention further provides a method for designing siRNAs with higher silencing efficacy and specificity. The invention also provides a library of siRNAs comprising siRNAs with high silencing efficacy and specificity. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250592 | METHODS FOR DETERMINING A PATIENT'S SUSCEPTIBILITY OF CONTRACTING A NOSOCOMIAL INFECTION AND FOR ESTABLISHING A PROGNOSIS OF THE PROGRESSION OF SEPTIC SYNDROME - A method for determining a patient's susceptibility of contracting a nosocomial infection that includes obtaining a biological sample from the patient and extracting biological material from the biological sample; preparing a specific reagent of an expression product of at least one target gene selected from S100A9 and S100A8 target genes; and determining the expression of at least one of the target genes S100A9 and S100A8, where overexpression relative to a specified threshold value indicates susceptibility of contracting a nosocomial infection. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250593 | TESTING LUMENECTOMY SAMPLES FOR MARKERS OF NON-VASCULAR DISEASES - Lumenectomy material is tested to determine the presence or likelihood of a condition of a patient. The lumenectomy material is in the form of at least one continuous tissue strand collected in vivo from an inner surface of a body lumen of the patient. The presence of at least one marker of a disease is determined. The disease may be hypertension, hyperlipidemia, depression, obesity, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, kidney damage, or diabetes. The patient is identified as having or as likely to develop the disease if a marker of the disease is identified in the lumenectomy material of the patient. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250594 | METHODS FOR GENETIC ANALYSIS OF TEXTILES MADE OF GOSSYPIUM BARBADENSE AND GOSSYPIUM HIRSUTUM COTTON - Methods for distinguishing between cotton species by analyzing a sample of mature cotton fibers from raw cotton materials or from textile goods are disclosed. DNA is extracted from the mature cotton fiber sample and subjected to PCR techniques which enable the identification of the species of cotton utilized in the textile or cotton material of interest. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250595 | ANALYSIS OF SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISMS USING END LABELING - A method for analyzing a sequence comprising a SNP site is provide. In general terms, the method comprises: a) contacting a first DNA sample with a first restriction enzyme to provide DNA fragments, wherein: i) the first restriction enzyme cleaves the sequence only if a first allele of a SNP is present at the SNP site; b) end-labeling the DNA fragments to produce an end-labeled sample; c) hybridizing the end-labeled sample to an array comprising a probe sequence; and d) comparing the amount of hybridization between the digested sample and the probe sequence to a reference signal | 2011-10-13 |
20110250596 | METHODS, KITS AND COMPOSITIONS PERTAINING TO LINEAR BEACONS - This invention is directed to methods for determining amplified nucleic acid using Linear Beacons | 2011-10-13 |
20110250597 | DIGITAL ANALYTE ANALYSIS - The invention generally relates to droplet based digital PCR and methods for analyzing a target nucleic acid using the same. In certain embodiments, methods of the invention involve forming sample droplets containing, on average, a single target nucleic acid, amplifying the target in the droplets, excluding droplets containing amplicon from the target and amplicon from a variant of the target, and analyzing target amplicons. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250598 | DETERGENT FREE POLYMERASES - The present invention relates to a formulation of a thermostable DNA polymerase which is completely free of detergents and its particular use in real time polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Such a formulation may be obtained if the selected purification method does not require the addition of a detergent at any purification step. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250599 | Methods and Compositions to Detect Nucleic Acids in a Biological Sample - Methods of the invention separate a target nucleic acid from a sample by using at least one capture probe oligonucleotide that contains a target-complementary region and a member of a specific binding pair that attaches the target nucleic acid to an immobilized probe on a capture support, thus forming a capture hybrid that is separated from other sample components before the target nucleic acid is released from the capture support and hybridized to a detection probe to form a detection hybrid that produces a detectable signal that indicates the presence of the target nucleic acid in the sample. Compositions for practicing the methods of the invention include a capture probe oligonucleotide made up a target-complementary region sequence and a covalently linked capture region sequence that includes a member of a specific binding pair. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250600 | MARKER FOR CANCER PROGNOSIS AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - The present invention is related to the novel discovery that HIF-2α, but not HIF-1α, selectively regulates adenosine A | 2011-10-13 |
20110250601 | Bisulfite Conversion of DNA - The present invention provides an improved method for the bisulfite conversion of DNA, and facilitates the analysis of cytosine methylation of genomic DNA. Novel combinations of denaturing solvents, new reaction conditions and new purification methods provide surprisingly efficacious methods for bisulfite conversion of DNA relative to prior art methods. The converted DNA may subsequently be analyzed by many different methods. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250602 | Methods and Computer Software Products for Identifying Transcribed Regions of a Genome - Methods and computer software products are provided for transcriptional annotation. In one embodiment of the invention, a region of the genome where the intensity of hybridization of all the probes are above a threshold value (usually the level of non-specific hybridization) is identified. The region may be identified by aligning the probes against the genome; walking through the genome to find regions where all consecutive probes have intensities above the threshold value. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250603 | Methods for Sequencing Individual Nucleic Acids Under Tension - The invention provides apparatuses and methods of use thereof for sequencing nucleic acids subjected to a force, and thus considered under tension. The methods may employ but are not dependent upon incorporation of extrinsically detectably labeled nucleotides. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250604 | METHODS OF DETECTING SOURCES OF MICROORGANISM CONTAMINATION - Methods of detecting a source of a microbial contamination in a suspect sample include detecting at least one member selected from the group consisting of a microbial geosmin synthase, a microbial 2-methylisoborneol synthase and a microbial 2-methylgeranyl diphosphate synthase in the suspect sample. The method can include conducting a nucleic acid amplification assay in the presence of at least one member selected from the group consisting of at least one microbial geosmin primer and at least one microbial 2-methylisoborneol synthase primer on a sample obtained from a suspect source of the microbial contamination. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250605 | GENOTYPING HLA LOCI - This invention provides for an improved method for genotyping HLA loci using PCR. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250606 | METHOD FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF CARCINOGENIC COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to methods for the identification of genotoxic carcinogenic compounds. In particular, a method is disclosed for the identification of genotoxic carcinogenic compounds wherein a eukaryotic cell is exposed to a potentially genotoxic compound in a culture medium where after samples are taken from the cell and/or the culture medium at at least one predetermined time point which samples are then analysed for increased or decreased expression levels of at least three DNA repair genes as compared to a control cell that is not exposed to the carcinogenic compound. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250607 | YEAST-BASED METHODS OF IDENTIFYING NUCLEIC ACIDS AND COMPOUNDS FOR TREATING NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES - The disclosure encompasses methods for the screening of small molecules or nucleic acids that may reverse the inhibition of growth of the unicellular yeast | 2011-10-13 |
20110250608 | USE OF ULTRACONSERVED RNA IN DETECTION AND TREATMENT OF CANCER - A method of analyzing a biological specimen to detect cancer in a subject, involving determining an ultraconserved RNA in the specimen and comparing the expression level to a control. The ultraconseved RNA may be uc.338 and may be used to detect hepatocellular cancer. Transcript RNA encoding ultraconserved RNA may also be used to detect cancer. Anti-cancer compositions and tumor-suppressing agents for treating cancer are also provided. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250609 | Methods For The Detection, Analysis And Isolation Of Nascent Proteins - This invention relates to non-radioactive markers that facilitate the detection and analysis of nascent proteins translated within cellular or cell-free translation systems. Nascent proteins containing these markers can be rapidly and efficiently detected, isolated and analyzed without the handling and disposal problems associated with radioactive reagents. Preferred markers are dipyrrometheneboron difluoride (4,4-difluoro-4-bora-3a,4a-diaza-s-indacene) dyes. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250610 | FERMENTIVE PRODUCTION OF ISOBUTANOL USING HIGHLY ACTIVE KETOL-ACID REDUCTOISOMERASE ENZYMES - Methods for the fermentative production of isobutanol is provided by the fermentative growth of a recombinant microorganism expressing a highly active ketol-acid reductoisomerase enzyme in addition to other enzymes required for conversion of glucose to isobutanol. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250611 | IMMUNOGLOBULIN DISPLAY VECTORS - Disclosed are mammalian expression vectors for expressing simultaneous expression of immunoglobulins as both a secreted and cell surface bound form. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250612 | NOVEL CENTROMERIC PROTEIN SHUGOSHIN - The present invention is to provide meiosis-specific novel kinetochore protein Sgo1 (shugoshin) derived from fission yeast | 2011-10-13 |
20110250613 | Arrayed Multiple Ubiquitin Binding Domains as Linkage-specific Polyubiquitin Affinity Reagents - Linkage-specific polyubiquitin recognition is thought to make possible the diverse set of functional outcomes associated with ubiquitination. Thus far, mechanistic insight into this selectivity has been largely limited to single domains that preferentially bind to lysine 48-linked polyubiquitin (K48-polyUb) in isolation. A mechanism is proposed herein, linkage-specific avidity, in which multiple ubiquitin-binding domains are arranged in space so that simultaneous, high-affinity interactions are optimum with one polyUb linkage but unfavorable or impossible with other polyUb topologies and monoUb. The model used herein is human Rap80, which contains tandem ubiquitin interacting motifs (UIMs) that bind to K63-polyUb at DNA doublestrand breaks. The sequence between the Rap80 UIMs positions the domains for efficient avid binding across a single K63 linkage, thus defining selectivity. K48-specific avidity is also demonstrated in a different protein, ataxin-3. Using tandem UIMs, the general principles governing polyUb linkage selectivity and affinity in multivalent ubiquitin receptors are established. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250614 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTING THE ACTIVATION STATE OF MULTIPLE PROTEINS IN SINGLE CELLS - The invention provides methods and compositions for simultaneously detecting the activation state of a plurality of proteins in single cells using flow cytometry. The invention further provides methods and compositions of screening for bioactive agents capable of coordinately modulating the activity of a plurality of proteins in single cells. The methods and compositions can be used to determine the protein activation profile of a cell for predicting or diagnosing a disease state, and for monitoring treatment of a disease state. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250615 | Methods and Compositions for Detection of Ehrlichia chaffeensis (VLPT) - The invention provides methods and compositions for the detection of | 2011-10-13 |
20110250616 | ELECTROACTIVE SURFACE-CONFINABLE MOLECULES - The invention provides compositions, kits, methods, and species that include electroactive entities which can serve as signaling entities in chemical and/or biochemical assays. The electroactive species can be metallocenes, such as ferrocenes, including substituents that affect the oxidation/reduction potential (redox potential) of the species. By controlling the redox potential of the species, multiple species can be used in a single assay, each species having a different redox potential, for simultaneous signaling of different binding events. Additionally, species having redox potentials lower than 490 mV can be provided, allowing signaling within a potential range easily detectable in the presence of biological fluids. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250617 | DEVICE AND ANALYZING SYSTEM FOR CONDUCTING AGGLUTINATION ASSAYS - A device for conducting an agglutination assay comprising several reaction vessels, each reaction vessel comprising an upper chamber having an opening for accepting reactants and/or a sample; and a lower chamber comprising an end in communication with the upper chamber for receiving fluids from the upper chamber, a closed end opposite to the end, and a matrix for separating agglutinates from non-agglutinates; wherein the device further comprises a rotating support able to rotate around an axis and holding pivotally the reaction vessels in a way to allow the reaction vessels to pivot about an axis essentially perpendicular to the rotation axis of the support when the latter is rotated, such that the fluids remain in the upper chamber when the support is not rotated, and can flow from the upper chamber to the lower chamber and into the matrix when the support is rotated. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250618 | BIOMARKERS AND ASSAYS FOR DIABETES - The present invention is directed to novel biomarkers and combinations thereof. The present invention also provides assays and data evaluation methods related to the detection and monitoring of diseases, particularly, diabetes. In particular, the biomakers in accordance with the present invention include, but are not limited to, modified forms of nominally wild-type proteins, such as Gc-Globulin or GcG (also known as Vitamin D binding protein), beta-2-microglobulin (b2m), cystatin C (cysC), Albumin and Hem A&B. Particular forms of diabetes contemplated by the methods of the present invention include, but are not limited to, type 1 diabetes (T1D), type 2 diabetes (T2DM), pre-T1D and pre-T2DM. The present invention also provides methods of detecting multiple biomarkers in a single assay and to employ data evaluation methods that is able to accurately use these data in the determination and monitoring of diseases, such as diabetes. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250619 | Methods of Detecting Antibodies Specific for Denatured HLA Antigens - The invention is directed to methods of screening for HLA antibodies comprising detecting antibodies specific for native HLA antigens and denatured HLA antigens. The invention also provides for methods of removing antibodies specific for denatured HLA antigens or antibodies specific for native HLA antigens from a serum sample. In addition, the invention also provides for method of predicting whether a transplant recipient has an increased risk for rejecting the transplanted organ. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250620 | METHODS OF EVALUATING AN IMMUNE RESPONSE TO AN ANTIGEN - The present invention incorporates germinal centers (GCs) into three-dimensional (3D) engineered tissue constructs (ETCs). In an embodiment, we have incorporated the GC in the design of an artificial immune system (AIS) to examine immune responses to vaccines and other compounds. Development of an in vitro GC adds functionality to an AIS, in that it enables generation of an in vitro human humoral response by human B lymphocytes that is accurate and reproducible, without using human subjects. The invention also permits evaluation of, for example, vaccines, allergens, and immunogens, and activation of human B cells specific for a given antigen, which can then be used to generate human antibodies. In an embodiment of the present invention the function of the in vitro GC is enhanced by placing FDCs and other immune cells in a 3D ETC; FDCs appear more effective over a longer time (antibody production is sustained for up to about 14 days. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250621 | METHOD FOR IN VITRO ASSAY OF THE CIRCULATING TISSUE FACTOR, AND USE IN THE DETECTION OF COAGULATION DISEASES - The invention concerns the field of hemostasis, in particular blood coagulation disorders linked to an abnormal expression of tissue factor, and to physiopathological phenomena correlated with over-expression of the factor. The present invention provides a method for assaying the activity of circulating tissue factor in a biological sample. The method of the invention is carried out in vitro, in particular on a blood sample collected from a patient. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250622 | METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING AUTO-IMMUNE CHRONIC URTICARIA - In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to methods, compositions, and kits for diagnosing autoimmune chronic urticaria. For example, in certain embodiments, such methods generally comprise detecting the presence of auto-antibodies to cell-surface IgE receptors or cell-bound IgE in a patient. Such auto-antibodies may be detected by (a) obtaining donor basophils and associated leukocytes from one or more donors, (b) challenging the donor basophils and associated leukocytes with control serum and quantifying the amount of histamine released by the donor basophils and associated leukocytes, (c) calculating a normalized baseline of histamine release, wherein the normalized baseline of histamine release represents a mean percentage of histamine released by the basophils and associated leukocytes of an individual donor plus a specified amount above such mean, (d) reacting patient serum with the donor basophils and associated leukocytes, (e) measuring the percentage of histamine released by the donor basophils and associated leukocytes in response to the patient serum, and (f) comparing the percentage of histamine released by the donor basophils and associated leukocytes in response to the patient serum to the normalized baseline of histamine release. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250623 | BIOMARKER AND METHOD FOR DETECTING A CHRONIC INFLAMMATORY-ASSOCIATED DISEASE - The present invention in one embodiment uses detection of isoforms of CAP37 as an early detection marker for a chronic inflammatory-associated disease. Chronic inflammatory-related diseases may include, for example, atherosclerosis, psoriasis, and osteoarthritis. The invention is also directed to isoforms of CAP37 protein having apparent molecular weights of about 135 kDa (±15 kDa) and about 100 kDa (±15 kDa) as assessed by SDS PAGE under reducing conditions, and their use as biomarkers for the presence of a chronic inflammatory-associated disease in a subject. The invention is also directed to monoclonal and/or polyclonal antibodies raised against such isoforms of CAP37 protein and kits and diagnostic tests comprising these antibodies. | 2011-10-13 |
20110250624 | ELISA ASSAY FOR DETECTING ANTIBODIES AGAINST BLV SURFACE ANTIGEN GP 51 IN BOVINE SERUM - The subject of the present invention is a method of obtaining purified BLV gp | 2011-10-13 |
20110250625 | GAMMA SECRETASE NOTCH BIOMARKERS - The present invention relates to the biomarker TFF-3 that measures γ-secretase mediated Notch processing. TFF-3 has utility in predicting and/or determining in vivo Notch-related toxicity associated with inhibition of Notch processing mediated by γ-secretase. The reagents and methods of the invention can be utilized before, after, or concurrently with, pre-clinical, clinical, and/or post-clinical testing. The reagents and methods of the invention can be used to identify and maintain preferred doses of test compounds and thereby prevent medical complications, such as gastrointestinal cellular damage. | 2011-10-13 |