44th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 51 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120277434 | METHODS FOR SYNTHESIZING QUINOLINONE COMPOUNDS - A method of synthesizing a substituted or unsubstituted 4-amino-3-benzimidazolyl quinolinone compound includes reacting a first compound having the formula I with a second compound having the formula II in a suitable solvent in the presence of a sodium or potassium salt of a base. The first compound and the second compound have the following structures where the variables have the values described herein: | 2012-11-01 |
20120277435 | METHODS OF MAKING CYCLIC, N-AMINO FUNCTIONAL TRIAMINES - The present invention provides strategies for making cyclic triamines. Reactant media including certain precursors and/or certain types of catalysts can be converted into cyclic triamines with improved conversion and selectivity. The strategies can be incorporated into reactions that involve transamination schemes and/or reductive amination schemes. In the case of transamination, for instance, using transamination to cause ring closure of higher amines in the presence of a suitable catalyst leads to desired cyclic triamines with notable conversion and yield. In the case of reductive amination, reacting suitable polyfunctional precursors in the presence of a suitable catalyst also yields cyclic triamines via ring closure with notable selectivity and conversion. Both transamination and reductive amination methodologies can be practiced under much milder temperatures than are used when solely acid catalysts are used. Preferred embodiments can produce reaction mixtures that are generally free of salt by-products. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277436 | PHENYLHYDRAZONE DERIVATIVES AND THEIR USE AS PHARMACEUTICALS - A compound of general formula (I) a process for preparing the same, a pharmaceutical composition comprising said compound comprising such compound and its use for treating or preventing diseases related to the metabolic syndrome such as hepatic and cardiovascular diseases. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277437 | KINETIC RESOLUTION - Whilst methodologies for the Kinetic Resolution of alcohols are well established, no analogous direct methods exist for the highly selective, direct catalytic Kinetic Resolution of thiols (i.e., R—SH). The present invention relates to a method for resolving stereoisomeric mixtures of thiols. In particular, the present invention relates to purely organocatalytic mediated resolution of enantiomeric mixtures of thiols without the need for enzymes. Also disclosed are some novel catalysts. Such catalysts may comprise a cinchona alkaloid-derived moiety. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277438 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING 4-[2-(2-FLUOROPHENOXYMETHYL)PHENYL]PIPERIDINE COMPOUNDS - The invention relates to processes and intermediates for preparing compounds of formula I: | 2012-11-01 |
20120277439 | PYRIDINE DERIVATIVES SUBSTITUTED WITH HETEROCYCLIC RING AND y-GLUTAMYLAMINO GROUP, AND ANTIFUNGAL AGENTS CONTAINING SAME - The present invention provides an antifungal agent which has excellent antifungal action, and which is also excellent in terms of its properties, and in particular its solubility in water and safety. The present invention discloses a compound represented by the following formula (I) or a salt thereof: | 2012-11-01 |
20120277440 | IMINO DERIVATIVES, PROCESS FOR PREPARATION THEREOF, AND INSECTICIDES CONTAINING SAME - To provide a novel imino derivative capable of being an insecticide compound which is excellent in characteristics such as sustained effects and a broad spectrum. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277441 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF CYCLOHEXANE DERIVATIVES - A process for preparing a compound of formula (I) or a salt or solvate thereof, by reacting a compound of formula (IV): | 2012-11-01 |
20120277442 | METHOD FOR PREPARING 5-HALOALKYL-4, 5-DIHYDROISOXAZOLE DERIVATIVES - Disclosed is a method for preparing a compound of Formula 1 | 2012-11-01 |
20120277443 | PROCESS FOR THE PURIFICATION OF RUFINAMIDE - A process for purifying Rufinamide, comprising: | 2012-11-01 |
20120277444 | SYNTHESIS OF HYDROXYALKYL AMIDES FROM ESTERS - Hydroxyamides are synthesized from esters. A process of making hydroxyalkyl amides comprises: reacting an ester with a hydroxyalkyl amine having the formula H | 2012-11-01 |
20120277445 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING PROPYLENE OXIDE - The present invention relates to a method for producing propylene oxide, comprising a step of bringing propylene, oxygen and a silver catalyst into contact with each other in the presence of water, wherein the silver catalyst is a catalyst prepared from (a) metallic silver, a silver compound or a mixture thereof, (b) phosphorus, a phosphorus-containing compound or a mixture thereof and (c) a carrier. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277446 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING PROPYLENE OXIDE - The present invention relates to a method of producing propylene oxide, comprising a step of reacting propylene and oxygen in the presence of a silver catalyst and water, wherein the silver catalyst is a catalyst prepared from (a) metallic silver, a silver compound or a mixture thereof, (b) a tellurium compound and (c) a carrier. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277447 | PROCESS FOR IMPROVING THE SELECTIVITY OF AN EO CATALYST - The present invention relates to a process for improving the selectivity of an EO process utilizing a highly selective EO catalyst. In particular, the present invention is an improvement in the initial operation of a process for manufacturing ethylene oxide by contacting ethylene, oxygen, a chloride moderator and a hydrocarbon co-moderator with a high selectivity silver-containing catalyst at a concentration of carbon dioxide of less than about 2 mole percent, wherein the initial operating temperature is determined by optimization of such initial operating temperature at a level higher than the normal low initial operating temperature that is typically selected to obtain a longer operating cycle. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277448 | PREPARATION METHOD FOR 3BETA-ARACHIDYLAMIDO-7ALPHA, 12ALPHA, 5BETA-CHOLAN-24-CARBOXYLIC ACID - A method for preparing 3β-arachidylamido-7α,12α,5β-cholan-24-carboxylic acid represented by the following formula V is disclosed, which includes the following steps: converting cholic acid to the compound of formula III by acylation reaction and azidation reaction, reducing the compound of formula III to the compound of formula IV and in the end acylating the compound of formula IV with arachidoyl chloride to get the compound of formula V. The method avoids the use of protection groups. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277449 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING BIOFUELS FROM ALGAE - Provided herein are systems and methods for producing fish lipids and/or biofuels from algae that use nutrient-πch water derived from an upwelled water. The methods comprise harvesting the algae by a population of planktivorous organisms, such as fishes, gathering the planktivorous organisms, and extracting lipids from the organisms and/or polishing the lipids to form biofuel. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277450 | EXTRACTION OF POLAR LIPIDS BY A TWO SOLVENT METHOD - A method for separating polar lipids from plant material, in particular, intact algal cells, using an amphipathic solvent set and a hydrophobic solvent set. Some embodiments include dewatering intact algal cells and then extracting polar lipids from the algal cells. The methods provide for single and multistep extraction processes which allow for efficient separation of algal polar lipids from a wet algal biomass while avoiding emulsification of extraction mixtures. These polar lipids are high value products which can be used as surfactants, detergents, and food additives. Neutral lipids remaining in the algal biomass after extraction of polar lipids can be used to generate renewable fuels. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277451 | DIACYLGLYCEROL ACYLTRANSFERASE GENES AND USE THEREOF - It is an object to provide a novel diacylglycerol acyltransferase. The present invention relates to a diacylglycerol acyltransferase, a polynucleotide encoding the same, and so on. The present invention provides a polynucleotide comprising the nucleotide sequence of, e.g., SEQ ID NO: 1 or 4, a polynucleotide encoding a protein consisting of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, an expression vector and transformant comprising the polynucleotide, a method for producing a lipid or fatty acid composition using the transformant, or a food, etc. comprising the lipid or fatty acid produced by the method. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277452 | Tailored Oils Produced From Recombinant Oleaginous Microorganisms - Methods and compositions for the production of oil, fuels, oleochemicals, and other compounds in recombinant microorganisms are provided, including oil-bearing microorganisms and methods of low cost cultivation of such microorganisms. Microalgal cells containing exogenous genes encoding, for example, a lipase, a sucrose transporter, a sucrose invertase, a fructokinase, a polysaccharide-degrading enzyme, a keto acyl-ACP synthase enzyme, a fatty acyl-ACP thioesterase, a fatty acyl-CoA/aldehyde reductase, a fatty acyl-CoA reductase, a fatty aldehyde reductase, a fatty acid hydroxylase, a desaturase enzyme, a fatty aldehyde decarbonylase, and/or an acyl carrier protein are useful in manufacturing transportation fuels such as renewable diesel, biodiesel, and renewable jet fuel, as well as oleochemicals such as functional fluids, surfactants, soaps and lubricants. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277453 | Recombinant Microalgae Cells Producing Novel Oils - Disclosed herein are obligate heterotrophic microalgae cells containing an exogenous gene. In some embodiments the gene is a sucrose utilization gene, and further disclosed are methods of manufacturing triglyceride oils using sugar cane or sugar beets as a feedstock in a heterotrophic fermentation. In other embodiments the feedstock is depolymerized cellulosic material. Also disclosed are cells that produce medium chain fatty acids at levels not produced in non-recombinant cells of the same species and genus. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277454 | IHM-2 ORGANIC-INORGANIC HYBRID MATERIAL AND PROCESSES FOR PREPARATION - A new crystallized hybrid material with an organic-inorganic matrix, called IHM-2, containing an inorganic network of metal centers based on the element indium that are connected to one another by organic ligands that are formed by the entity 2-aminoterephthalate —O | 2012-11-01 |
20120277455 | NOVEL CHIRAL PHOSPHORUS LIGANDS - The invention relates to a series of novel chiral phosphorus ligands of formulae (Ia) and (Ib): wherein R, 1-rR>4 and X are as defined herein. The invention also relates to chiral metal complexes prepared with these chiral phosphorus ligands. The chiral metal complexes are useful as catalysts for carrying out asymmetric hydro genation. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277456 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING RUTHENIUM(0)-OLEFIN COMPLEXES - The present invention relates to a process for preparing ruthenium(0)-olefin complexes of the (arene)(diene)Ru(0) type by reacting a ruthenium starting compound of the formula Ru(+II)(X) | 2012-11-01 |
20120277457 | AMINOSILANES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Aminosilanes, such as diisopropylaminosilane (DIPAS), are precursors for the deposition of silicon containing films such as silicon-oxide and silicon-nitride films. Described herein are methods to make these aminosilanes as well as intermediate compounds such as haloaminosilane compounds having the following formula: | 2012-11-01 |
20120277458 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING DIFLUOROCYCLOPROPANE COMPOUND - Provided is a method for producing a difluorocyclopropane compound under milder reaction conditions and with high selectivity and high yield. The method for producing a difluorocyclopropane compound of the present invention is characterized by using sodium bromodifluoroacetate as a difluorocyclopropanation agent. With the disclosed method, a difluorocyclopropane compound can be produced under milder reaction conditions and with a higher conversion rate and a higher yield compared to conventional art. Further, by-products can be reduced significantly, thus allowing waste to be greatly reduced. Accordingly, the production method of the present invention is easy to implement industrially (can be employed on an industrial scale) and is thus extremely practical and useful. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277459 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING CREATINE AMIDES - The invention relates to the field of pharmaceutical chemistry, specifically to processes for preparing biologically active substances (BAS), in particular creatine amides. What is proposed is a process for preparing creatine amides which comprises treating creatine with para-toluenesulfonic acid in an organic solvent with subsequent reaction of the resultant complex with compounds comprising a primary or secondary amino group in the presence of a condensing agent and a base which are introduced subsequently. The claimed process makes it possible to increase the yield of the end product by 2-5 times in comparison with analogs and also to extend the range of the compounds prepared. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277460 | Fluorous Dendrimers and Methods for Production Thereof - The present invention concerns the design of an environmentally friendly and efficient fluorous phase based on dendritic architectures containing short semifluorinated groups on their periphery. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277461 | ENHANCED BIODIESEL PROCESS - A process for separating glycerin from methyl ester at an enhanced rate is disclosed. The improved process results from carrying out the transesterification reaction in a substantially non-polar and water free environment. A polymer selected from a group of polymers shown to be effective in such an environment is added to the product mixture which greatly improves the rate of separation between the methyl ester and the glycerin and reduces the number of required steps to accomplish the separation. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277462 | Solventless Reaction Process - A process including reacting at least one organic acid with at least one compound of the formula R—OH, in the presence of an optional catalyst, in a reaction mixture wherein the reaction mixture is substantially free of solvent, to form a reaction product, wherein the reaction product is an ester of citric acid or an ester of tartaric acid; optionally, heating the reaction mixture; and optionally, isolating the reaction product. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277463 | Extractive Distillation of Crude Alcohol Product - Recovery of ethanol from a crude ethanol product obtained from the hydrogenation of acetic acid using an extractive distillation column. The column yields a first residue that comprises ethanol, ethyl acetate, acetic acid, and water. The first residue is separated in a second column to yield a second distillate comprising ethanol and ethyl acetate. The second distillate is then separated in a third column to yield a third distillate comprising ethyl acetate and a third residue comprising ethanol. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277464 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING ALKENE DERIVATIVES - The invention relates to a method for producing a flow containing at least one alkene derivative, including the following steps: a step a) of reacting a flow containing one or more alkenes and one or more alkanes—the ratio of said alkanes to said alkenes being at least 1 by volume—with a flow containing mainly oxygen, in order to obtain at least one converted flow containing at least said alkene derivative; a step b) of separating the converted flow produced in step a) into at least said flow containing at least said alkene derivative and a residual flow containing mainly one or more hydrocarbons and one or more inert compounds; and a step c) of separating all or a portion of said residual flow by means of permeation into at least one first flow containing mainly one or more inert compounds and a second flow containing mainly one or more hydrocarbons. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277465 | REDUCTION OF CARBON DIOXIDE TO CARBOXYLIC ACIDS, GLYCOLS, AND CARBOXYLATES - Methods and systems for electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide to carboxylic acids, glycols, and carboxylates are disclosed. A method may include, but is not limited to, steps (A) to (D). Step (A) may introduce water to a first compartment of an electrochemical cell. The first compartment may include an anode. Step (B) may introduce carbon dioxide to a second compartment of the electrochemical cell. The second compartment may include a solution of an electrolyte and a cathode. Step (C) may apply an electrical potential between the anode and the cathode in the electrochemical cell sufficient to reduce the carbon dioxide to a carboxylic acid intermediate. Step (D) may contact the carboxylic acid intermediate with hydrogen to produce a reaction product. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277466 | CATALYST FOR PRODUCING ACRYLIC ACIDS AND ACRYLATES - In one embodiment, the invention is to a catalyst composition, comprising vanadium and titanium. Preferably, the molar ratio of vanadium to titanium in an active phase of the catalyst composition is greater than 0.5:1. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277467 | Method for Synthesizing Unsaturated Carboxylic Acid and/or Derivative of Same - An appropriate catalyst is found for synthesis of an unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or a derivative thereof using as a raw material compound a hydroxycarboxylic acid and/or a derivative thereof that can easily be synthesized from a polysaccharide such as biomass-derived cellulose, and an efficient method for synthesizing the unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or the derivative thereof is provided. This method is a method for synthesizing an unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or a derivative thereof, wherein an apatite compound is used as a catalyst to synthesize the unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or the derivative thereof from a biomass-derived hydroxycarboxylic acid and/or a derivative thereof by a dehydration reaction. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277468 | TITANIUM-SILICALITE MOLECULAR SIEVE, METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME AND METHOD FOR PREPARING CYCLOHEXANONE OXIME USING THE MOLECULAR SIEVE - The present invention provides a titanium-silicalite molecular sieve and a method for preparing the same. The method includes the steps of preparing a mixture of a titanium source, a silicon source, a transition metal source, a template agent and water; heating the mixture to form a gel mixture; heating the gel mixture in a water bath; and calcining the gel mixture after the gel mixture in the water bath to form the titanium-silicalite molecular sieve. The present invention further provides a method for preparing cyclohexanone oxime by using the titanium-silicalite molecular sieve as the catalyst which results in high conversion rate, high selectivity and high usage efficiency of hydrogen peroxide. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277469 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING N-ALKYL-beta-VALIENAMINE ANALOGS - There are provided a method for producing N-alkyl-β-valienamine analogs represented by formula (I): | 2012-11-01 |
20120277470 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING TERTIARY AMINE - The present invention provides a method for producing a tertiary amine by using a secondary amine and an alcohol as starting materials to obtain a corresponding tertiary amine. The method of the present invention includes reacting a secondary amine with an alcohol in the presence of a catalyst, wherein the catalyst is previously used in the reaction of a primary amine with an alcohol to obtain a tertiary amine. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277471 | Synthesis Method of 3-Methylamino-1, 2-Propanediol - A synthesis method of 3-methylamino-1,2-propanediol is disclosed in the invention, and it includes the following steps: (1) adding glycerin chlorohydrin, aqueous monomethylamine solution and an amination catalyst, namely NaOH solution and NaHCO | 2012-11-01 |
20120277472 | Hydrogenation Process - The present invention relates to a hydrogenation process that may be used in connection with the production of phenol. In the process, a composition comprising: (i) cyclohexylbenzene; and (ii) a hydrogenable component are contacted with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst under hydrogenation conditions. The hydrogenable component can be one or more of an olefin, a ketone or phenol. The hydrogenation catalyst has hydrogenation component and a support. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277473 | OXIDATIVE DEHYDROGENATION OF METHANOL TO FORMALDEHYDE OVER SILVER-CONTAINING KNITS - In a process for producing C | 2012-11-01 |
20120277474 | CONTINUOUS PROCESS FOR THE CARBONYLATION OF ETHYLENE - A continuous process for carbonylation of ethylene in a liquid phase using carbon monoxide, a co-reactant and a suitable catalyst system, including:
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20120277475 | BIO-BASED GLUTARALYDEHYDE, AND MANUFACTURE METHODS THEREOF - The present invention relates to a bio-based glutaraldehyde compound and to the different non-fossil, natural raw material manufacture methods thereof. To prepare said compound, glycerol created by the methanolysis of vegetable oil or animal fat is used, leading after dehydration to acrolein that is caused to react with a vinyl/alkyl/ether as per a Diels-Alder cyclization reaction, followed by hydrolysis so as to obtain the bio-based glutaraldehyde of the invention. Sugars containing five carbon atoms, that is, pentoses created from for example hemicellulose, may also be used, leading after dehydration to furfural, which leads, after complete hydrogenation followed by selective oxidation, to the bio-based glutaraldehyde of the invention. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277476 | Precious metal catalysts with low metal loading for oxidative dehydrogenations - A method of production of a catalyst that has 0.05-0.25 wt. % of precious metal, preferably for the oxidative dehydrogenation of olefinically unsaturated alcohols, comprising the following steps | 2012-11-01 |
20120277477 | Method For Manufacturing Hydroxyl Group-containing Acetal Compound - A method for manufacturing an acetal compound represented by the formula [1] in which the steps (A) to (D) as defined herein are performed sequentially, and an acetal compound of the formula [1] which is produced by the method: | 2012-11-01 |
20120277478 | PROCESSES FOR PREPARING POLYTRIMETHYLENE ETHER GLYCOL - Provided are processes for preparing low molecular weight polytrimethylene ether glycol by acid catalyzed polycondensation, neutralization, removal of unreacted monomer, and contact with filter aid. The processes can avoid hydrolysis and yet provide product substantially free of catalyst derived end groups. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277479 | NOVEL POLYNUCLEAR POLY(PHENOL) FAMILY - Provided is a polynuclear poly(phenol)family represented by general formula (1). In general formula (1), R | 2012-11-01 |
20120277480 | Separation Process Having an Alcohol Sidestream - Recovery of ethanol from a crude ethanol product obtained from the hydrogenation of acetic acid. The crude ethanol product is fed to a distillation column to yield an ethanol sidestream. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277481 | INTEGRATED PROCESS FOR PRODUCING ACETIC ACID AND ALCOHOL - The present invention relates generally to processes for producing ethanol and acetic acid and, in particular, to a process for integrating an ethanol production process with an acetic acid production process. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277482 | Removing Water from an Acetic Acid Stream in the Production of Alcohols - A process for removing water from an acetic acid stream in the production of alcohols, such as ethanol produced by hydrogenating acetic acid. Water is removed from the acetic acid stream using an adsorption unit, membrane, molecular sieves, or a combination thereof, to form a return stream. The return stream may be recycled to the hydrogenation reactor. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277483 | Water Control In Alcohol Production From Hydrogenation - Recovery of alcohol, in particular ethanol, from a crude product obtained from the hydrogenation of a feed stream comprising a carbonylation stock selected from the group consisting of acetic acid, and acetic acid and an ester thereof. The hydrogenation reaction produces a reactor product that is dehydrated to produce a dried product stream that comprises less water than the feed stream. This controls the additional water fed to the hydrogenation unit. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277484 | Using A Dilute Acid Stream As An Extractive Agent - Recovery of ethanol from a crude ethanol product obtained from the hydrogenation of acetic acid using an extractive distillation column. A diluted acid stream, comprising less than 30 wt. % acetic acid, is used as the extractive agent and is fed at a point above the crude feed stream. The column yields a residue that comprises ethanol, acetic acid, and water. The diluted acid stream may be separated from the residue and returned to the extractive distillation column. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277485 | Process to Recover Alcohol From an Acidic Residue Stream - Recovery of ethanol from a crude ethanol product obtained from the hydrogenation of acetic acid using a low energy process. The crude ethanol product is separated in a column to produce a distillate stream comprising ethyl acetate and a residue stream comprising ethanol, acetic acid, and water. The ethanol product is recovered from the residue stream. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277486 | PROCESS FOR REDUCING THE CONCENTRATION OF ACETIC ACID IN A CRUDE ALCOHOL PRODUCT - A process for producing ethanol and, in particular, to a process for reducing the concentration of acetic acid in a crude ethanol product by esterifying unreacted acetic acid with an alcohol. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277487 | Process for Removing Aldehydes from Ethanol Reaction Mixture - A process for purifying an ethanol stream that comprises byproduct, such as aldehyde, acetals, and/or esters, but withdrawing a sidestream comprising ethanol from a distillation column. The sidestream may have a reduced concentration of aldehyde that reduces the formation of acetals in subsequent purification of the ethanol stream. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277488 | Recovering Ethanol with Sidestreams to Regulate C3+ Alcohols Concentrations - This invention relates to purification and/or recovery of ethanol from a crude ethanol product obtained from the hydrogenation of acetic acid. Separation and purification processes of a crude ethanol mixture are employed to allow recovery of ethanol and remove impurities. In particular, the process involves one or more sidestreams to regulate C | 2012-11-01 |
20120277489 | Recovering Ethanol with Sidestreams to Regulate C3+ Alcohols Concentrations - This invention relates to a process for producing ethanol and recovering methyl iodide, the process comprising the steps of carbonylating methanol in a carbonylation system in the presence of a carbonylation catalyst under conditions effective to form acetic acid; hydrogenating the acetic acid in a hydrogenation system in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to form a crude ethanol product comprising ethanol and water; and separating the crude ethanol product to form an ethanol stream and a water stream. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277490 | Process to Recover Alcohol From An Ethyl Acetate Residue Stream - Recovery of ethanol from a crude ethanol product obtained from the hydrogenation of acetic acid using a low energy process. The crude ethanol product is separated in a column to produce a distillate stream comprising acetaldehyde and a residue stream comprising ethanol, acetic acid, ethyl acetate and water. The ethanol product is recovered from the residue stream. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277491 | REDUCING ETHYL ACETATE CONCENTRATION IN RECYCLE STREAMS FOR ETHANOL PRODUCTION PROCESSES - Recycle streams in an ethanol production process are hydrolyzed to reduce ethyl acetate concentration. In the process, acetic acid is hydrogenated to form a crude ethanol product, which undergoes a separation or purification process. Ethyl acetate is formed as a byproduct of the hydrogenation of acetic acid. The hydrolysis of recycle steams from the separation process can reduce the concentration of ethyl acetate, converting some or all of the ethyl acetate to acetic acid and ethanol. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277492 | Reduced Energy Alcohol Separation Process Having Controlled Pressure - The present invention is directed to processes for the recovery of ethanol from a crude ethanol product obtained from the hydrogenation of acetic acid using a low energy process. The crude ethanol product is separated in one or more columns. At least one of the columns is operated at a controlled pressure to enhance separation of ethanol and organics. In one embodiment, there are at least two columns that operate at controlled pressures. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277493 | Process to Recover Alcohol with Secondary Reactors for Hydrolysis of Acetal - A process for recovering ethanol obtained from the hydrogenation of acetic acid. The crude ethanol product is separated in a column to produce a distillate stream comprising acetaldehyde and ethyl acetate and a residue stream comprising ethanol, acetic acid and water. Acetal byproduct can be reduced or removed through configurations of hydrolysis secondary reactors. The ethanol product is recovered from the residue stream. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277494 | Process to Reduce Ethanol Recycled to Hydrogenation Reactor - The present invention is directed to processes for recovering ethanol obtained from the hydrogenation of acetic acid. Acetic acid is hydrogenated in the presence of a catalyst in a hydrogenation reactor to form a crude ethanol product. The crude ethanol product is separated in one or more columns to recover ethanol. In some embodiments, less than 10 wt. % ethanol is recycled to the hydrogenation reactor. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277495 | Process For Controlling A Reboiler During Alcohol Recovery and Reduced Ester Formation - The present invention is related to processes for the separation of ethanol from a crude ethanol product obtained from the hydrogenation of acetic acid. The crude ethanol product is separated in one or more columns. A reboiler is used following one or more of the columns for reducing ester formation. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277496 | Process for Producing Ethanol and Reducing Acetic Acid Concentration - A process for producing ethanol and, in particular, to a process for reducing the concentration of acetic acid in a crude ethanol product by esterifying unreacted acetic acid with an alcohol. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277497 | Process to Recover Alcohol with Reduced Water From Overhead of Acid Column - A process for recovering ethanol obtained from the hydrogenation of acetic acid. The crude ethanol product is separated in a column to produce a distillate stream comprising acetaldehyde and ethyl acetate and a residue stream comprising ethanol, acetic acid, ethyl acetate and water. The ethanol product is recovered from the residue stream. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277498 | CHARGE TRANSPORT MATERIALS FOR LUMINESCENT APPLICATIONS - There is provided a charge transport compound having the formula T-LG-T, where T is a charge transport moiety having the formula —Ar | 2012-11-01 |
20120277499 | SUSPENSION OF SOLID BIOMASS PARTICLES IN A HYDROCARBON-CONTAINING LIQUID - A process to prepare a suspension of solid biomass particles in a hydrocarbon-containing liquid for a catalytic cracking process is provided. A catalytic cracking process and subsequent processing of the cracked product from such suspension of solid biomass particles in the hydrocarbon-containing liquid is also provided. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277500 | High Temperature Platforming Process - A process for reforming a hydrocarbon stream is presented. The process involves increasing the processing temperatures in the reformers. The reformers are operated under different conditions to utilize advantages in the equilibriums, but require modifications to prevent increasing thermal cracking and to prevent increases in coking. The process utilizes a common catalyst, and common downstream processes for recovering the desired aromatic compounds generated. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277501 | PROCESS FOR INCREASING AROMATICS PRODUCTION FROM NAPHTHA - A process for reforming a hydrocarbon stream is presented. The process involves splitting a naphtha feedstream to at least two feedstreams and passing each feedstream to separation reformers. The reformers are operated under different conditions to utilize the differences in the reaction properties of the different hydrocarbon components. The process further includes passing one or more catalyst streams through the reformers to optimize selectivity and conversions. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277502 | PROCESS FOR INCREASING AROMATICS PRODUCTION - A process for reforming a hydrocarbon stream is presented. The process involves splitting a naphtha feedstream to at least two feedstreams and passing each feedstream to separation reformers. The reformers are operated under different conditions to utilize the differences in the reaction properties of the different hydrocarbon components. The process utilizes a common catalyst, and common downstream processes for recovering the desired aromatic compounds generated. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277503 | PROCESS FOR INCREASING AROMATICS PRODUCTION - A process for reforming a hydrocarbon stream is presented. The process involves splitting a naphtha feedstream to at least two feedstreams and passing each feedstream to separation reformers. The reformers are operated under different conditions to utilize the differences in the reaction properties of the different hydrocarbon components. The process utilizes a common catalyst, and common downstream processes for recovering the desired aromatic compounds generated. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277504 | PROCESS FOR INCREASING AROMATICS PRODUCTION - A process for reforming a hydrocarbon stream is presented. The process involves splitting a naphtha feedstream to at least two feedstreams and passing each feedstream to separation reformers. The reformers are operated under different conditions to utilize the differences in the reaction properties of the different hydrocarbon components. The process utilizes a common catalyst, and common downstream processes for recovering the desired aromatic compounds generated. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277505 | PROCESS FOR INCREASING BENZENE AND TOLUENE PRODUCTION - A process for reforming a hydrocarbon stream is presented. The process involves splitting a naphtha feedstream to at least two feedstreams and passing each feedstream to separation reformers. The reformers are operated under different conditions to utilize the differences in the reaction properties of the different hydrocarbon components. The process utilizes a common catalyst, and common downstream processes for recovering the desired aromatic compounds generated. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277506 | PROCESS FOR INCREASING BENZENE AND TOLUENE PRODUCTION - A process for reforming a hydrocarbon stream is presented. The process involves splitting a naphtha feedstream to at least two feedstreams and passing each feedstream to separation reformers. The reformers are operated under different conditions to utilize the differences in the reaction properties of the different hydrocarbon components. The process utilizes a common catalyst, and common downstream processes for recovering the desired aromatic compounds generated. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277507 | PROCESS FOR INCREASING BENZENE AND TOLUENE PRODUCTION - A process for reforming a hydrocarbon stream is presented. The process involves splitting a naphtha feedstream to at least two feedstreams and passing each feedstream to separation reformers. The reformers are operated under different conditions to utilize the differences in the reaction properties of the different hydrocarbon components. The process utilizes a common catalyst, and common downstream processes for recovering the desired aromatic compounds generated. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277508 | PROCESS FOR INCREASING AROMATICS PRODUCTION - A process for reforming a hydrocarbon stream is presented. The process involves splitting a naphtha feedstream to at least two feedstreams and passing each feedstream to separation reformers. The reformers are operated under different conditions to utilize the differences in the reaction properties of the different hydrocarbon components. The process utilizes a common catalyst, and common downstream processes for recovering the desired aromatic compounds generated. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277509 | Alkylation of Toluene to Form Styrene and Ethylbenzene - A process is disclosed for making styrene and/or ethylbenzene by reacting toluene with a C1 source over a catalyst in one or more reactors to form a product stream comprising styrene and/or ethylbenzene where the catalyst time on stream prior to regeneration is less than 1 hour. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277510 | Processes for Transalkylating Aromatic Hydrocarbons - A process for transalkylating aromatic hydrocarbon compounds, the process comprising introducing an aromatic hydrocarbon feed stream and a water source to a transalkylation zone. The feed stream contacts a catalyst in the transalkylation zone in the presence of water, and produces a reaction product stream comprising benzene and xylene. The invention includes methods to control the transalkylation process. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277511 | High Temperature Platformer - A process for reforming a hydrocarbon stream is presented. The process involves increasing the processing temperatures in the reformers. The reformers are operated under different conditions to utilize advantages in the equilibriums, but require modifications to prevent increasing thermal cracking and to prevent increases in coking. The process utilizes a common catalyst, and common downstream processes for recovering the desired aromatic compounds generated. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277512 | Processes for Transalkylating Aromatic Hydrocarbons - A process for transalkylating aromatic hydrocarbon compounds, the process comprising introducing an aromatic hydrocarbon feed stream and a sulfur source to a transalkylation zone. The feed stream contacts a catalyst in the transalkylation zone in the presence of sulfur, and produces a reaction product stream comprising benzene and xylene. The invention includes methods to control the transalkylation process. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277513 | CATALYTIC COMPOSITION FOR PRODUCTION OF ALPHA-OLEFINS - Catalytic composition for producing an alpha-olefin and methods of making same. The catalytic composition includes a gamma-alumina substrate dopes with at least one element consisting of bismuth, copper, gallium, phosphorus, tin, and zinc, an amount of each element being within a range of from 150 parts per million to 1000 parts per million relative to a total doped weight of the gamma-alumina substrate. Additionally, at least one element is combined with at least one element consisting of cesium, lithium, and magnesium, an amount of each element being within the range of from 150 parts per million to 1000 parts per million relative to the total doped weight of the gamma-alumina substrate. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277514 | DRUG DEACTIVATION SYSTEM - A drug deactivation system according to some embodiments includes at least one drug-retaining region of a drug delivery device and at least one energy source coupled to the at least one drug-retaining region. The at least one drug-retaining region may be configured to retain a drug. The at least one energy source may be configured to transmit energy to the drug. The drug is capable of being rendered ineffective in the presence of the transmitted energy. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277515 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THERMAL DESTRUCTION OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS BY AN INDUCTION PLASMA - A method and device for chemical destruction of at least one feed comprising at least one organic compound are provided. The device comprises at least one inductive plasma torch, means for introducing at least one plasma-forming gas into the torch, optionally when the plasma gas(es) comprise(s) no or little oxygen, means for bringing oxygen gas into the plasma or into the vicinity of the plasma, means for introducing the feed into the torch, a reaction enclosure capable of allowing thermal destruction of the gases flowing from the torch, a device allowing mixing of the gases flowing out of the reaction enclosure to be carried out, means for introducing air and/or oxygen gas into the mixing device, a device allowing recombination by cooling of at least one portion of the gases from the mixing device, the torch, the reaction enclosure, the mixing device and the recombination device being in fluidic communication. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277516 | CHEMICAL OXIDATION METHOD AND COMPOUNDS - A method and system for the reduction of contamination in soil and groundwater is provided. Cyclic oligosaccharides can be used, for example, to carry oxidants, carry activators, solubilize organic contaminants and promote biodegradation. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277517 | Formulation and Methods for Enhanced Interventional Image-Guided Therapy of Cancer - An embodiment in accordance with the present invention provides a thermo-chemoembolization formulation and method for enhanced interventional image-guided therapy for cancer. The T-C formulation includes magnetic iron oxide nano-particles (MIONs) that heat when exposed to an alternating magnetic field (AMF), a liquid tumorphilic drug carrier that enhances tumor retention of the T-C formulation, and a chemotherapeutic or radiotherapeutic agent. The T-C formulation enhances delivery of heat and chemo- or radio-therapeutic agents with hyperthermia produced by magnetic nanoparticles to improve therapeutic outcomes. The magnetic nanoparticles and tumorphilic drug carrier also allow for multimodal image-guided monitoring of treatment and patient follow-up. The method for enhanced interventional image-guided therapy for cancer includes using an AMF to heat the T-C formulation and activate the thermotherapy. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277518 | Brachytherapy Device and Method - A device and method for retaining a position of a treatment applicator include a perineal retainer body configured to receive the applicator and form a positive stop with a perineum of a body of a patient, and a locking bracket configured to secure the perineal retainer body to the applicator. The locking bracket is movable between first and second positions with respect to the perineal retainer body, is configured to exert a clamping force to clamp the applicator, includes an actuator configured to move the locking bracket between the first and second positions, and is vertically accessible for securing and adjusting the applicator with respect to the perineal retainer body. The method includes securing a perineal retainer body to the applicator by a locking bracket, and attaching the perineal retainer body to a body of a patient. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277519 | Apparatus and Method to shield Radiation Needles - According to one general aspect there is a needle package apparatus that comprises a top portion and a bottom portion; a plurality of needle slots exact distance apart that allows to place a plurality of needles that contain radioactive seeds; a cylindrical coil that is inserted to the plurality of needle slots to hold said plurality of needles, wherein said cylindrical coil prevents the leakage of the radiation from the radioactive seeds; a set of hinges located at the end of said needle package within the outer most said plurality of needle slots; wherein the hinges can be bend to change the angle of said top portion of said needle package by a medical personnel to create a stand; and a single end enclosure located at the distal end of said cylindrical coil to provide an enclosed cylinder. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277520 | TRANSCUTANEOUS MAGNETIC ENERGY TRANSFER DEVICE - Transcutaneous magnetic energy transfer to drive a VAD or other implanted medical device can be supplied through two spinning (or otherwise moving) permanent magnets, or a moving permanent magnet and a moving ferric material, or a moving permanent magnet and a coil or an array of coils, One part is implanted under the patient's skin, so that the skin does not have to be broken for a connection to take place. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277521 | Systems And Methods For Eliciting A Therapeutic Zone - The systems, devices, and methods of the invention provide a solution to the problem of inefficiencies associated with the psychotherapeutic process. Heart rate variability (HRV) and other physiologic parameters can be used to regulate physiological state in the “real time” of the psychotherapy hour. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277522 | FECAL INCONTINENCE DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A device for treating fecal incontinence in a subject is provided. The device includes a plug configured for positioning mostly within an anal canal of the subject. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277523 | FECAL INCONTINENCE DEVICE, SYSTEMS AND METHOD - A device for treating fecal incontinence in a subject is provided. The device includes a plug configured for positioning mostly within an anal canal of the subject. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277524 | IMPLANTABLE ACCESS PORT DEVICE HAVING A SAFETY CAP - A system for attaching an access port to bodily tissue includes an access port assembly and including an access port having a generally central axis. The access port assembly further includes an attachment mechanism structured to enable the access port to be attached, for example, to an abdominal muscle of a patient. The system includes a safety cap which lies substantially flush against the anchor base to provide no space for movement of the anchors. The safety cap prevents the anchors from deploying prematurely. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277525 | DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR FACILITATING MONITORING THE CROSS-SECTION OF A GASTRIC SLEEVE DURING FORMATION THEREOF | 2012-11-01 |
20120277526 | ENDOSCOPIC DEVICE - An endoscopic device includes a bending operation wire configured to bend a treatment instrument bending section when pulled or loosened by an operation in a treatment instrument operation section. The bending operation wire includes a rigidity variable wire which includes a first wire portion, a second wire portion provided to a proximal direction side of the first wire portion and having a rigidity higher than that of the first wire portion, and a wire joint portion in which the first wire portion and the second wire portion are joined, the wire joint portion is placed to the proximal direction side of a proximal end of an endoscope bending section at a treatment in which a proximal end of the treatment instrument bending section is placed to a distal direction side of a distal end of the endoscope insertion section. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277527 | Stereoscopic Imaging from a Conventional Endoscope with single lens camera - The present invention discloses an LCD device and viewing eyewear for obtaining stereoscopic images with conventional single optic channel endoscope using a single lens camera. LCD device comprises two segments each of which is activated by a controller through a wired or wireless connection and is installed between the endoscope and camera without affecting the optic path length. Images are viewed on a standard monitor using eyewear comprising LCD shutters on the left and the right side which are synchronized to the segments in the LCD device by a controller. The LCD shutters on the eyewear are in the upper inner field of vision of each eye. This allows the user, usually a surgeon, to have stereoscopic view when looking at the monitor, but clear view when he has to look at the operative field. The disclosed eyewear has a sterile attachment that the surgeon can use for mounting, un-mounting or adjusting the eyewear. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277528 | MOTHER-BABY ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM CONSISTING OF HARD MOTHER- HYSTEROSCOPE AND FLEXIBLE BABY-FALLOPOSCOPE - The present invention relates to a medical apparatus, in particular, a mother-baby endoscope system consisting of hard mother-hysteroscope and flexible baby-falloposcope which comprises a hard mother-hysteroscope system and a flexible baby-falloposcope system. The hard mother-hysteroscope system comprises a hard hysteroscope and a sheathing canal of the hysteroscope. The flexible baby-falloposcope system is a flexible falloposcope which comprises a flexible front end and a liquid channel. At least one instrument channel is provided in the endoscope body of the hard hysteroscope such that the flexible front end of the flexible falloposcope can be place thereinto. The mother-baby endoscope system not only can be used to treat the lesions in uterine cavity, but also observe the lesions in oviduct, thereby it extends the using scope of hysteroscope in gynecological surgery and improves the accuracy of examination and treatment. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277529 | ENDOSCOPY CAPSULE THAT EMITS A REMOTELY VARIABLE, MAGNETIC FIELD, AND EXAMINATION APPARATUS WITH SUCH AN ENDOSCOPY CAPSULE - An endoscopy capsule for examination and/or treatment in a hollow organ of a body has at least one magnetic element that interacts with an external magnetic field for externally controlled movement and/or rotation of the endoscopy capsule, and the magnetic field of the magnetic element can be varied by external control. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277530 | ENDOSCOPE INSERTION ASSISTING DEVICE - An insertion assisting device includes a rotary body in the form of toroid, and a support and drive part for supporting the rotary body in a rotatable manner and rotating it. The support and drive part has an approximately cylindrical supporting member for supporting the rotary body in a rotatable manner. The rotary body is provided with a convex portion for increasing the thickness to improve the strength thereof. A concave portion having a shape corresponding to the shape of the convex portion is formed on a portion of a front end surface of the supporting member, which is made in contact with the convex portion. The concave portion prevents the rotary body from stopping rotating, which may be caused by point contact between the convex portion and the supporting member. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277531 | Bend sensor - A bend sensor for measuring a deflection of a technical or medical instrument, consisting of an elongated body of electrically insulating polymer material, with a longitudinal axis and with fibers of an electrically conducting polymer material that are embedded in the body. The fibers are disposed essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis and at a distance from one another in the polymer body. A measuring unit is connected with the fibers and is suited for evaluating the modification of the electrical resistances of the fibers as a measurement of the deflection of the body from the longitudinal axis. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277532 | ENDOSCOPE GAS-SUPPLY SYSTEM - Provided is an endoscope gas-supply system which enables to measure the intraluminal pressure of a human lumen unaffectedly by body motions, and to stably perform automatic gas supply into the lumen. In the endoscope gas-supply system, a gas-supply duct for automatic gas supply from a gas-supply apparatus into the lumen includes a buffer tank which has a predetermined volume. The intraluminal pressure of the lumen is indirectly obtained from a result of measurement of a pressure sensor in the gas-supply apparatus, and pressure control is performed such that the intraluminal pressure of the lumen becomes a set value. At this time, intraluminal pressure fluctuation due to volume variation of the lumen is absorbed at the buffer tank, so the pressure sensor can perform pressure measurement stably, and stabilization of automatic gas supply into the lumen can be achieved. | 2012-11-01 |
20120277533 | Protective Cap for Arthroscopic Instruments - A protective cap for use on arthroscopic instruments and sheaths disposed over arthroscopic instruments. The cap protects the distal end of the instrument from accidental damage caused by other instruments used during a surgical procedure. The portion of the cap that covers a view port on an arthroscope is transparent in order to allow a user to see through the instrument and through the cap. | 2012-11-01 |