46th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 42 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130302404 | USE OF MIRNAS FOR THE DIAGNOSIS, PROPHYLAXIS, TREATMENT AND FOLLOW-UP OF DISEASES INVOLVING MACROAUTOPHAGY ABNORMALITIES - The invention is use of at least one miRNA (micro Ribonucleic Acid) being member of the hsa-miR-376 family or at least one inhibitor of said miRNA for the diagnosis, prophylaxis, treatment and follow-up during and after treatment of at least one disease involving autophagy abnormalities by acting on autophagy-related genes and proteins; and method thereof. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302405 | AMINO SUGAR-CONTAINING GLUCAN, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, AND USE THEREOF - An object of the present invention is to provide a glucosamine-containing glucan, a modified product and a conjugate thereof. The glucosamine-containing glucan of the present invention is a glucosamine-containing glucan wherein the glucan has a plurality of non-reducing ends and at least one glucosamine residue is bound via an α-1,4-bond to each of two or more non-reducing ends of the branched α-1,4-glucan, but no glucosamine residue is present at a position other than the non-reducing ends of the branched α-1,4-glucan, wherein the degree of polymerization of the glucan is 15 or more and 4×10 | 2013-11-14 |
20130302406 | Biomimetic Emulsions - A biomimetic system is provided for use in modeling cell-cell adhesion mechanisms comprising functionalized emulsion droplets. Further, a cell culture medium and a drug delivery system using said biomimetic system are provided. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302407 | Bi-Functional Short-Hairpin RNA (Bi-shRNA) Specific for Single-Nucleotide KRAS Mutations - The present invention includes compositions and methods for making and using a bifunctional shRNAs capable of reducing an expression of a K-ras gene, e.g., a mutated K-ras gene, wherein at least one target site sequence of the bifunctional RNA molecule is located within the K-ras gene and wherein the bifunctional RNA molecule is capable of activating a cleavage-dependent and a cleavage-independent RNA-induced silencing complex for reducing the expression level of K-ras. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302408 | Carrier-Linked Magnetic Nanoparticle Drug Delivery Composition and Method of Use - The present invention is a targeted drug delivery composition composed of carrier-linked magnetic nanoparticles. Using an alternating magnetic field, nanoparticles bound to a targeted cell are selectively ruptured thereby releasing therapeutic agents at the desired site of action. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302409 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CANCER IMMUNOTHERAPY - The present invention generally relates to the field of cancer and methods and compositions for cancer immunotherapy. In one embodiment, a method for treating cancer in a patient comprises the steps of (a) administering at or near the cancer site an effective amount of a composition that promotes a therapeutic immune response to the cancer; and (b) ablating the cancer. In another embodiment, a method for treating an abnormal cellular proliferation in a patient comprises the steps of (a) administering at or near the site of the abnormal cellular proliferation an effective amount of a composition that promotes a therapeutic immune response to the abnormal cellular proliferation comprising (i) a polymeric particle; and (ii) optionally one or more therapeutic agents encapsulated in or incorporated on or into the polymeric particle; and (b) ablating the abnormal cellular proliferation. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302410 | Neuroprotection in Demyelinating Diseases - Methods of treating neurological disorders characterized by extensive demyelination and/or axonal loss are provided. Examples of such disorders include secondary progressive multiple sclerosis and Devic's disease. The disclosed methods include administering to a subject having such a disorder a therapeutically effective amount of, for example, dimethyl fumarate or monomethyl fumarate. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302411 | Agent for use in the case of fructose intolerance - There is provided in accordance with embodiments of the invention a method of treating or reducing the effects in a subject of a condition selected from fructose intolerance and impaired fructose metabolism, the method comprising administering to a subject in need of such treatment or reduction an efficacious amount of a glucose isomerase, other than in combination with 5-D-fructose dehydrogenase. Other embodiments are also disclosed. There is provided a method for treating or reducing the effects of fructose intolerance and health problems associated with excessive fructose intake by administration of glucose isomerase. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302412 | Transfer Factor Compositions - Compositions containing therapeutically effective amounts of transfer factor and one or more compounds selected from glucosamine salts, dimethyl glycine, chondroitin, montmoril-lonite, curcumin, hyaluronic acid, boswellic acid, superoxide dismutase, methyl sulfonyl methane and glucans. Methods of treating inflammation and arthritis with the compositions of the present invention are also disclosed. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302413 | POLYNUCLEAR MICROCAPSULES - A process is disclosed for preparing polynuclear microcapsules by polymerizing an alkoxysilane at the oil/water interface of a multiple phase emulsion to form a suspension of polynuclear microcapsules. Also disclosed are polynuclear microcapsules optionally comprising a hydrophilic active and uses thereof. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302414 | SOLUBILIZED CAPSULE FORMULATION OF 1,1-DIMETHYLETHYL [(1S)-1-CARBAMOYL)PYRROLIDIN-1-YL]CARBONYL}-2,2-DIMETHYLPROPYL]CARBAMATE - The present disclosure includes various embodiments directed to a solubilized capsule formulation of asunaprevir, 1,1-dimethylethyl[(1S)-1-{[(2S,4R)-4-(7-chloro-4methoxyisoquinolin-1-yloxy)-2-({(1R,2S)-1-[(cyclopropylsulfonyl)carbamoyl]-2-ethenylcyclopropyl}carbamoyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl]carbonyl}-2,2-dimethylpropyl]carbamate, and to methods including asunaprevir. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302415 | Pharmaceutical Composition - A pharmaceutical composition comprising efavirenz wherein the efavirenz is in the form of nanoparticles is disclosed. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302416 | TRICYCLIC DERIVATIVES, PROCESS FOR THEIR PREPARATION AND THEIR USE AS KINASE INHIBITORS - New substituted tricyclic compounds of formula (I) are described, wherein R1, R2, X, Y, Z are herein defined, having protein kinase inhibiting activity. The invention includes methods to prepare the compounds of formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their use in therapy, in particular for the treatment of diseases caused by and/or associated with dysregulated activity of protein kinase. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302417 | METHODS OF TREATMENT USING A GASTRIC RETAINED GABAPENTIN DOSAGE FORM - A method of treatment for epilepsy and other disease states is described, which comprises delivery of gabapentin in a gastric retained dosage form. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302418 | CONTROLLED RELEASE HYDROCODONE FORMULATIONS - A solid oral controlled-release dosage form of hydrocodone is disclosed, the dosage form comprising an analgesically effective amount of hydrocodone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and controlled release material. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302419 | USE OF A PLANT EXTRACT, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to the use of a plant extract obtained from at least one plant of the Anacardiaceae family, for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition used as a new herbal medicine for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of disorders associated with the digestive tract, and the relief of symptoms associated with these disorders. Additionally, through the scope of the present invention, the substances isolated from said extract also consist of the active ingredients of pharmaceutical compositions. A third objective of the invention is the use of said pharmaceutical compositions in the preparation of the class of herbal medicines for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of disorders associated with the digestive tract, in different stages, with posology and daily dosing. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302420 | OCULAR BIODEGRADABLE DRUG IMPLANT AND METHOD OF ITS USE - A biodegradable drug implant includes a PLG matrix and a non-steroid anti inflammation drug, for example diclofenac sodium. The implant is inserted into the eye in the anterior chamber, for example in the ciliary sulcus, following eye surgery. A method for treating and or preventing inflammation of the eye following eye surgery includes placing the implant in the anterior portion of the eye. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302421 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF AUTOIMMUNE CONDITIONS - The methods include selectively reducing or expanding T cells according to the antigenic specificity of the T cells. Therefore, the present invention can be used to reduce or eliminate pathogenic T cells that recognize autoantigens, such as beta cell specific T cells. As such, the present invention can be used to prevent, treat or ameliorate autoimmune diseases such as IDDM. Furthermore, the present invention can be used to expand desirable T cells, such as anti-pathogenic T cells to prevent, treat and/or ameliorate autoimmune diseases. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302422 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF KIDNEY DISEASES - Provided is a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment and prevention of kidney diseases, containing (a) a therapeutically effective amount of a compound represented by Formulae 1 or 2 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug, solvate or isomer thereof, and (b) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent or excipient or any combination thereof. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302423 | Aerosol Formulation of Aminoglycoside and Fosfomycin Combination for Treatment of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) and Ventilator Associated Tracheal (VAT) Bronchitis - The present invention is antibiotic compositions, ventilator-based systems and methods relating to ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and ventilator-associated tracheal (VAT) bronchitis. Antibiotic combinations of fosfomycin and an aminoglycoside, preferably amikacin, are administered via an inline nebulizer within the airway of the ventilator. Humidified conditions create an improved aerosol mist to treat VAP and VAT. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302424 | COMPOSITION FOR PREVENTING AND TREATING MASTITIS - The purpose of the present invention is to reduce the amounts of nitrate nitrogen and ammonia, which can be absorbed through the digestive tract and are factors for causing mastitis in livestock animals, thereby reducing the incidence rate of mastitis. A composition for preventing and treating mastitis for livestock animals comprises a rock powder containing silicic acid and aluminum oxide as active ingredients. When the composition is mixed with feed and the feed is given to livestock animals, nitrogen compounds including ammonia nitrogen and nitrate nitrogen generated in the body of the livestock animals can be chemically adsorbed by aluminum oxide and silicic acid, whereby the over-absorption of the nitrogen compounds through the digestive tract can be suppressed. At the same time, minor elements contained in the rock powder act to fully elicit the activity of a nutritional component capable of suppressing mastitis, e.g., vitamin A, vitamin E, copper, zinc and manganese obtained from the feed. In this manner, the onset of mastitis can be suppressed in a nutritional manner, and a therapeutic effect can be achieved on mastitis that has already been developed. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302425 | HIGHLY DISPERSIBLE POWDERS, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PREPARATION - A method for the selection of pharmaceutically acceptable excipients that allow for the production of highly dispersible powders produced by spray drying. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302426 | Modalities for the treatment of degenerative diseases of the retina - This invention relates to methods for improved cell-based therapies for retinal degeneration and for differentiating human embryonic stem cells and human embryo-derived into retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells and other retinal progenitor cells. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302427 | MEDICAL DEVICE HAVING A SURFACE COMPRISING NANOPARTICLES - A medical device has a surface intended for contact with living tissue, wherein the surface comprises nanoparticles comprising a non-toxic post-transition metal such as gallium and/or bismuth, said nanoparticles having an average particle size of 500 nm or Less. The nanoparticles may provide an antimicrobial effect, and thus the risk for infection may be reduced. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302428 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING CARBON PROTECTED SUPERPARAMAGNETIC OR MAGNETIC NANOSPHERES - A process for the preparation of carbon protected superparamagnetic or magnetic nanospheres is claimed which comprises the steps: | 2013-11-14 |
20130302429 | METHOD FOR ENCAPSULATING PARTICLES - The present invention relates to a method for encapsulating particles of a water-insoluble material within a capsule of a water-insoluble polymer, comprising (a) dispersing particles of the water-insoluble material or a solution containing the water-insoluble material in a first aqueous phase containing a first surfactant to obtain a first dispersion; (b) collecting the particles of the water-insoluble material coated with the first surfactant; (c) washing the collected particles; (d) adding the washed surfactant-coated water-insoluble material particles to a polymer solution containing the water-insoluble polymer of the capsule to obtain a polymer mixture; and (e) dispersing the polymer mixture in a second aqueous phase containing a second surfactant to obtain a second dispersion comprising the particles of the water-insoluble material encapsulated within the capsule of the water-insoluble polymer. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302430 | MODIFIED AND IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORMULATIONS OF MEMANTINE - The present invention provides immediate release and modified release oral dosage forms. Specifically, the invention provides modified and immediate release pharmaceutical dosage forms containing memantine that exhibit an enhanced release profile and provide reliable absorption. The dosage forms may be used to treat mild, moderate or severe Alzheimer's disease or neuropathic pain. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302431 | Polymorph Compositions, Methods of Making, and Uses Thereof - The described invention provides a biodegradable, biocompatible delivery system of flowable sustained release microparticulate composition of a substantially pure crystalline form of a bioactive agent such as, for example, nimodipine, a process of preparing a therapeutic form of a substantially pure crystalline form of the bioactive agent and a method for treating an interruption of a cerebral artery in a subarachnoid space at risk of interruption caused by brain injury in a mammal, which reduces signs or symptoms of at least one delayed complication associated with brain injury. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302432 | Drug Loaded Polymeric Nanoparticles and Methods of Making and Using Same - The present disclosure generally relates to nanoparticles having about 0.2 to about 35 weight percent of a therapeutic agent; and about 10 to about 99 weight percent of biocompatible polymer such as a diblock poly(lactic) acid-poly(ethylene)glycol. Other aspects of the invention include methods of making such nanoparticles. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302433 | Drug Loaded Polymeric Nanoparticles and Methods of Making and Using Same - The present disclosure generally relates to methods of making nanoparticles having about 0.2 to about 35 weight percent of a therapeutic agent; and about 10 to about 99 weight percent of biocompatible polymer such as a diblock poly(lactic) acid-poly(ethylene)glycol. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302434 | SYNERGISTIC DISINFECTING COMPOSITIONS WITH ESSENTIAL OILS - The present invention relates to new, highly efficient anti-microbial compositions comprising essential oils, metal ions, organic acids and detergents. Bacteria-containing samples treated with the complete synergistic disinfecting composition according to the invention (A or B or C or D+O) do not show any living cell colonies, indicating that under these conditions all microorganisms were killed. Thus it is proven that the synergistic mixtures of the compounds according to the invention show a very effective antimicrobial effect. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302435 | XENOGRAFT SOFT TISSUE IMPLANTS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING - The present application is directed to the field of implants comprising soft tissue for use in implantation in humans. The soft tissue implants of the present application are preferably obtained from xenograft sources. The present application provides a chemical process that neutralizes, removes or substantially reduces antigens from and sterilizes and/or strengthens xenograft implants. The present techniques yield soft tissue implants having superior structural, mechanical, and/or biochemical integrity. The present application is also directed to processes for treating xenograft implants comprising soft tissues such as tendons and ligaments, and to implants produced by such processes. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302436 | XENOGRAFT SOFT TISSUE IMPLANTS AND METHODS OF MAKING - The present application is directed to the field of implants comprising soft tissue for use in implantation in humans. The soft tissue implants of the present application are preferably obtained from xenograft sources. The present application provides a chemical process that sterilizes, removes antigens from and/or strengthens xenograft implants. The present techniques yield soft tissue implants having superior structural, mechanical, and/or biochemical integrity. The present application is also directed to processes for treating xenograft implants comprising soft tissues such as dermis, and to implants produced by such processes. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302437 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING AN ELICITOR OF THE PLANT IMMUNE SYSTEM - The present invention generally relates to new plant elicitor compositions, and the use of these compositions in agricultural applications, more particularly to protect plants against (infection by) plant pathogens and the corresponding methods of, and uses in, the protection of plants and crops by application of these compositions. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302438 | AQUEOUS CHLOROUS ACID SOLUTION FOR USE AS DISINFECTANT - A process for producing aqueous chlorous acid solution in which chlorous acid, which is safe for the human body, is easy to handle, and less generates chlorine dioxide, is yielded and used as a disinfectant for a pretreatment in food processing. To an aqueous sodium chlorate solution is added sulfuric acid or an aqueous solution thereof in such an amount and concentration that the pH of the aqueous solution can be kept at 2.3-3.4 to thereby react them and generate chloric acid. Subsequently, hydrogen peroxide is added to the chloric acid in an amount which is equal to or larger than the amount necessary for a reduction reaction to thereby yield chlorous acid. Any one of inorganic acids, inorganic acid salts, organic acids, and organic acid salts, or two or more thereof, or a combination or these is added to the aqueous solution containing chlorous acid yielded, whereby the chlorous and acid can be present for long and the pH of the aqueous solution is regulated to regulated to 3.2-7.0. Thus, high bactericidal power is imparted thereto. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302439 | NEW USE OF FOOD COMPOSITIONS AND PRODUCTS COMPRISING OXIDES AND/OR HYDROXIDES - The subject matter of the invention relates to the use of a composition comprising at least one oxide and/or hydroxide insoluble in an aqueous environment, preferably selected from silicon dioxide (SlO2), titanium dioxide (TlO2), aluminium oxide (AI2O3) and aluminium hydroxide (Al(OH)3), magnesium oxide (MgO), to reduce absorption of the ethanol ingested through the consumption of alcoholic beverages. The invention also comprises the use of food products comprising these mixtures for the aforesaid use. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302440 | Antimicrobial surfaces - An antimicrobial structure surface therein wherein the structure surface includes an antimicrobial agent having a biocidal metal ion source and compound containing a hydantoin ring wherein the compound containing the hydantoin ring may or may not have antibacterial properties but the combination of the compound containing the hydantoin ring and the biocidal metal ion source when in the presence of a liquid coact to increase the level of available metal ions for killing microorganisms on the structure surface. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302441 | METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF SKIN NEOPLASMS - Methods of treating skin neoplasms using a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, e.g., a propynylaminoindan (such as rasagiline) are provided. Pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising monoamine oxidase inhibitors are also provided. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302442 | METHODS OF USING (4S,4AS,5AR,12AS)-4-DIMETHYLAMINO-3,10,12,12A-TETRAHYDROXY-7-[(METHOXY(ME- THYL)AMINO)-METHYL]-1,11-DIOXO-1,4,4A,5,5A,6,11,12A-OCTAHYDRO-NAPHTHACENE-- 2-CARBOXYLIC ACID AMIDE - A method of treating a bacterial infection, e.g., a bacterial infection with methicillin resistant | 2013-11-14 |
20130302443 | Method for the Use of Oxidants for Microbial Control Under Reducing Conditions - Microbial growth in an aqueous system containing borohydride residues is controlled by adding an aldehyde or aldehyde source, followed by adding an active halogen biocide. The active halogen biocide is preferably stabilized by an N-hydrogen compound. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302444 | Method for Treating Hearing Loss - A method of treating hearing loss includes the step administering a composition to the mammal, wherein the composition consists essentially of a biologically effective amount of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, a vasodilator comprising magnesium, and, optionally, a withanolide, and/or resveratrol. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302445 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING CEREBRAL ISCHEMIA USING NON-INHALED CARBON DIOXIDE - A non-invasive method of treating cerebral ischemia, involving the use of non-inhaled, intra-nasally delivered carbon dioxide (CO2), alone or in combination with other gases to augment cerebral perfusion and improve outcome following a stroke is provided. A vasodilator gas is delivered intranasally, alone or in combination with a second gas, for prolonged periods of time without systemic absorption. The second gas may be selected from NO, hydrogen, xenon, anesthetic gases, oxygen, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, carbon monoxide, or air. The treatment selectively increases cerebral perfusion and provides neuroprotection in the treatment of cerebral ischemia. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302446 | PESTICIDAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING SULPHUR, AN INSECTICIDE AND AN AGROCHEMICAL EXCIPIENT - The present invention relates to an pesticidal composition comprising an effective amount of a sulphur; an effective amount of at least one insecticide selected from the group consisting of cartap fipronil, pirimicarb, buprofezine, thiachloprid, acetamiprid, clothianidin, diafenthiuron, novaluron, flubendiamide, spirotetramat, thiamethoxam, imidacloprid or salts thereof, and at least one agrochemically acceptable excipient. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302447 | System And Method Of Administering A Pharmaceutical Gas To A Patient - A method and system for delivering a pharmaceutical gas to a patient. The method and system provide a known desired quantity of the pharmaceutical gas to the patient independent of the respiratory pattern of the patient. The preferred pharmaceutical gases are CO and NO, both of which are provided as a concentration in a carrier gas. The gas control system determines the delivery of the pharmaceutical gas to the patient to result in the known desired quantity (e.g. in molecules, milligrams or other quantified units) of the pharmaceutical gas being delivered. Upon completion of that known desired quantity of pharmaceutical gas over a plurality of breaths, the system can either terminate any further delivery of the pharmaceutical gas or can activate an alarm to alert the user that the known quantity has been delivered. The system also has alarm functions to alert the user of possible malfunctions of the system. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302448 | PHYTIN AQUEOUS SOLUTION AND USE OF SAID SOLUTION FOR THE PREPARATION OF A LIQUID NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT OR A COSMETIC COMPOSITION - A phytin aqueous solution including at least one alpha-hydroxylated carboxylic acid and phytin in a solubilized form, preferably in a concentration ranging from 70 g/L to 270 g/L, and in that it has a pH value ranging from 3 to 5. The phytin aqueous solution may be used in the preparation of a liquid nutritional supplement and in the preparation of a cosmetic composition. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302449 | Method of Treating Neurological Conditions with Oleandrin-Containing Extract - A method of treating neurological condition in a subject by administration of a cardiac glycoside is provided. Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease or stroke are treated by administering a therapeutically effective amount of cardiac glycoside to a subject. The cardiac glycoside can be present in a dosage form. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302450 | HAIR GROWTH AND FOSTERING AGENT - Provided is a hair growth agent/hair tonic capable of improving the hair generation and growth effects and achieving the anti-canities effects. Specifically, the hair growth agent/hair tonic comprises, as an active ingredient, the extract obtained from the whole part of a plant belonging to the genus | 2013-11-14 |
20130302451 | PLANT ESSENTIAL OIL-BASED ANTIMICROBIAL FISH FILMING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - Novel plant essential oil-based antimicrobial filming compositions that are useful in protecting, repairing and strengthening the natural slime coat found on fish are disclosed, which compositions are comprised of a mixture of plant essential oils having antimicrobial properties, filming agents, and surfactants. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302452 | COSMETIC COMPOSITION COMPRISING A HYDRATING ACTIVE INGREDIENT - A cosmetic composition in the form of an emulsion and a cold-processing method for preparing the cosmetic composition are provided. The cosmetic composition includes a hydrating active ingredient, at least one gelling agent, and at least one thickener. The hydrating active ingredient is present at a concentration, by weight, of about 0.1% to about 90%, based upon weight of the composition. The at least one gelling agent is present at a concentration, by weight, of about 0.01% to about 5%, based upon weight of the composition. The at least one thickener is present at a concentration, by weight of about 0.1% to about 5%, based upon weight of the composition. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302453 | "Method for Disinfection or Infection Control Against a Non-Enveloped Virus" - Provided herein is a method for disinfection or infection control against a non-enveloped virus using a composition including, as an active ingredient, a persimmon extract containing tannin from an astringent fruit of a plant of the genus | 2013-11-14 |
20130302454 | Method for preparing fermentation broth of fruits and vegetables - A method for preparing fermentation broth of fruits and vegetables includes steps of mixing fruits, vegetables, bacteria liquid of | 2013-11-14 |
20130302455 | Method and apparatus for forming nano-particles - Nano-scale particles of materials can be produced by vaporizing material and allowing the material to flow in a non-violently turbulent manner into thermal communication with a cooling fluid, thereby forming small particles of the material that can be in the nano-scale size range. A raw material feeder can be configured to feed raw material toward a heater which vaporizes the raw material. The feeder can include a metering device for controlling the flow of raw material toward the heater. A gas source can also be used to cause gas to flow through a portion of the raw material feeder along with the raw material. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302456 | POWDER PRESS - A powder press for producing a pressed piece from a powdered material, with a frame, a punch arrangement, and a die arrangement, which defines a die cavity into which the powdered material is fillable. To form the pressed piece, the punch arrangement and the die arrangement are movable relative to one another along a press stroke axis Z-Z; are pressible against each other; and one or both contains a linking element connected to two driving means, as well as a die plate and/or punch plate guided on guiding means along the stroke direction Z-Z and connected to the linking element. The driving means are each connected to the linking element by means of a flexible connecting means which lie on a first straight line X-X which is orthogonal to the press stroke axis Z-Z. The linking element is connected to the die plate or the punch plate by means of a further flexible connecting means which is disposed, in a way equidistant to the flexible connecting means, on a second straight line Y-Y orthogonal to the press stroke axis Z-Z and orthogonal to the first straight line X-X, such that the resulting forces transmitted by the further flexible connecting means are introduced into the die plate or the punch plate at a point on a vertical straight line running through the center of gravity of the die plate or respectively the punch plate. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302457 | INJECTION-MOLDING MACHINE - An injection-molding machine having a stack mold for producing injection-molded parts, has first and second external mold parts and a rotatably mounted central block, the external mold parts each having a distribution plate having a hot runner for the injection material, and mold cavities being formed between molding regions on inner sides of the mold plates of the external mold parts and molding regions being formed on mold plates on opposite outer sides of the central block. At least one gripper is provided. The mold plates of the external mold parts and the central block are held detachably in place. The mold plates of the external mold parts are positionable on the distribution plates to correspond to respective feed channels, and the mold plates of the central block are positionable on the central block to correspond to respective positions of the mold plates of the external mold parts. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302458 | Coinjection Hot Runner Injection Molding System - A coinjection molding apparatus is disclosed that provides first and second material melt streams to a nozzle. The nozzle defines a first material melt channel for receiving the first material melt stream and a second material melt channel for receiving the second material melt stream. The nozzle includes a sleeve and a nozzle tip having a tip divider. The sleeve is disposed within a longitudinal bore of the nozzle to divide the nozzle bore into the first material melt channel and the second material melt channel. The nozzle tip is coupled to a downstream end of the nozzle and defines a first material melt passage for receiving the first material melt stream from the first material melt channel of the nozzle and a second material melt passage for receiving the second material melt stream from the second material melt channel of the nozzle. The tip divider includes an upstream segment that is engaged with a downstream end of the sleeve to provide fluid communication between the first material melt passage of the nozzle tip and the first material melt channel of the nozzle. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302459 | PRESS FURNACE FOR A DENTURE OR PARTIAL DENTURE - The invention relates to a press furnace for a denture or partial denture, having a combustion chamber in which a press mold, in particular a muffle, having a press channel for the introduction of a ram can be positioned, and a drive for driving the ram, wherein, in order to improve the drive of the press furnace, the drive provided is an electromagnet, the magnetic armature or magnetic coil of which drives the ram. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302460 | ASSEMBLY FOR A TABLETTING PRESS - Pellet fabrication device comprising a powder distributor and a table provided with cavities to be filled with powder, on which the distributor moves. The distributor comprises two assemblies of rollers cooperating with rails fixed on the table on each side of the distributor displacement zone, a set of rollers being used to guide displacement of the distributor and a set of rollers being used to press the distributor in contact with the table. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302461 | AUTOMATIC CIRCLE FORMING APPARATUS - An automatic circle forming apparatus adapted for automatically forming OPP (O-phenylphenol) plastic circles includes a lower equipment cabinet, a first base plate, a transmitting module, an automatic separating module, an automatic tearing film module, a sucking waste mechanism, a displacement module, an automatic forming module and an upper equipment cabinet. The upper equipment cabinet is positioned on the first base plate for installing the transmitting module, the automatic separating module, the automatic tearing film module, the sucking waste mechanism, the displacement module and the automatic forming module therein. The upper equipment cabinet is equipped with a man-machine control interface which connects with and controls the transmitting module, the automatic separating module, the automatic tearing film module, the sucking waste mechanism, the displacement module and the automatic forming module for automatically forming the OPP plastic circles so as to improve operation efficiency and save a human cost. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302462 | CONCRETE ROLLER HEAD - The extruder head assembly comprises of a drive shaft connected to a troweling cylinder. A plurality of rollers are spaced around the drive shaft and above the troweling cylinder and intermittently contact an inside surface as the troweling cylinder is rotated and pulled upward. The rollers are either elliptically shaped or round positioned on an eccentric axis for intermittent contact against an inside surface of the concrete pipe. The rollers compact the concrete mixture to form the outer surface and the troweling cylinder follows the compaction by smoothing the surface. The troweling cylinder comprises a plurality of removable sections. Each section is composed of a plurality of removable and replaceable tile segments. When a tile segment breaks, the section containing the broken tile segment can be removed so that the broken tile segment can be replaced. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302463 | PRESS MOLDING APPARATUS - A press molding apparatus ( | 2013-11-14 |
20130302464 | COMPOSITE TIP ARRAY FOR POLYMER PEN LITHOGRAPHY - A method of preparing a tip for lithography, includes forming a mold having at least one recess; disposing a first polymer in the recess to form an apex of the tip; curing the first polymer in the recess; and disposing a second polymer in the recess to form a base of the tip. The Young's Modulus of the second polymer is lower than the Young's Modulus of the first polymer. The tip structure for lithography includes a substrate, and a layered structure including a tip having an apex of a first polymer and a base of a second polymer. The first polymer is less resiliently deformable than the second polymer. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302465 | MOLD WITH DETACHABLE GUIDE POSTS - A mold includes a mold base, a number of guide post fixing blocks, and a number of guide posts. The mold base includes a separating surface, and a number of cutouts formed in the separating surface. The guide post fixing blocks are positioned in the respective cutouts. Each of the guide post fixing blocks includes a main body having a through hole, and a step hole located at a lower end of the through hole and in communication with the through hole, with a diameter of the step hole being greater than that of the through hole. The guide posts each includes a guide portion and a flange extending from a bottom of the guide portion, the flange engaged in the step hole and the guide portion extending through the through hole. The guide post fixing blocks are fixed in the cutouts by screws. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302466 | COOLING DEVICE FOR THE DRIVE FOR ADJUSTING THE NEEDLE OF A NEEDLE VALVE NOZZLE IN HOT RUNNER SYSTEMS FOR INJECTION MOLDING MACHINES - Cooling device for the drive for the adjustment of the needle ( | 2013-11-14 |
20130302467 | HOT RUNNER VALVE APPARATUS FOR AN INJECTION-MOLDING MACHINE - The present invention relates to a hot runner valve apparatus for an injection-molding machine, which has, instead of a complicated mechanical opening/closing structure, a simple structure that enables an elevating pin, through the interior of which a resin flows, to be elevated, to easily control a supply of the resin injected into a cavity of a mold, so that the molding condition for a small precise part component, or in the event a resin having poor flowability is used, is improved, thereby increasing mass-production capabilities and reducing defects in molded articles. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302468 | LIQUID RESIN MOLDING SYSTEM - A liquid resin molding system includes a mold clamping mechanism, an injection nozzle for injecting a liquid resin into a cavity within a mold, a nozzle touch mechanism for pressing the injection nozzle against the mold, and a liquid resin feeding apparatus disposed separately from the injection nozzle for feeding a liquid resin to the injection nozzle. The injection nozzle and the nozzle touch mechanism are attached to a movable platen. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302469 | ENZYME GRANULES - The present application relates to a steam treated pelletized feed composition comprising a granule comprising a core and a coating wherein the core comprises an active compound and the coating comprises a salt. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302470 | L-amino-acid-containing feed additive in the form of fermentation-broth-based granules, and processes for its preparation - The invention relates to a granular fermentation-broth-based feed additive, comprising an L-amino acid selected from the group consisting of L-lysine, L-methionine, L-threonine, L-tryptophan, L-valine or mixtures of these, suitable for the preparation of feeds for animals kept in aquaculture, where the content of the L-amino acid or the mixtures thereof amount to 20% by weight of the total composition of the granular feed additive; where at least 70% by weight of the particles have a particle diameter of from >63 μm to <300 μm, where the biomass content amounts to ≧5% by weight and where the surface of the particles is fully or partially coated with an edible oil, wherein the L-amino acid is L-lysine, is present as a sulphate salt and the molar ratio of sulphate to L-lysine amounts to at least 0.5. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302471 | COMPOSITION OF PURIFIED SOLUBLE MANNANS FOR DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A composition of chemically purified soluble mannans from legumes' seeds (e.g. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302472 | DRINKING STRAW - The invention relates to a drinking straw comprising:
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20130302473 | PROCESS, USE AND PRODUCT - A process for producing powdered cocoa shells as a food ingredient, as replacer for cocoa powder, to impart colouration in food products, and as fat bloom inhibitor in cocoa-based products. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302474 | MEAT PRODUCT WITH A WRAPPER AND METHODS FOR PRODUCTION - A meat product taken from one or more animals includes a first wrapper of an extendable animal organ. The meat product further includes at least a first organ meat and a second organ meat. The first wrapper substantially surrounds the first and the second organ meats. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302475 | PACKAGING FOR FOOD PRODUCT - A packaged food product includes a bottom receptacle having a lower portion defining an interior and an upper portion extending about the upper periphery of the interior; a food product provided within the interior; a top film sealed to the upper portion of the bottom receptacle via a seal portion extending substantially along the upper periphery of the interior and comprising at least one substantially straight side. The seal portion may be configured to release steam at approximately the midpoint of the substantially straight side of the seal portion. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302476 | CAPSULE AND METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF A BEVERAGE BY CENTRIFUGATION | 2013-11-14 |
20130302477 | CONSUMABLE ITEMS PROVIDED WITH SCENTED PACKAGING AND USING SCENT TO REDUCE INGREDIENTS IN CONSUMABLE ITEMS - Scented packaging may provide an aromatic gas to a consumer upon consumption, such as may be used to augment a flavor, and/or add a flavor to a consumable item. Consumable items configured for consumption in the presence of an aromatic gas may be reduced in caloric sweetener content, reduced in salt content, reduced in the content of another ingredient or a combination of ingredients may be reduced in content. Scented packaging may also provide a scent that acts to remove or block an undesirable scent provided from a consumable item or portion of packaging. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302478 | PACKAGED FOOD PRODUCTS AND RELATED METHODS - In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present teachings, a food product may comprise an elongated, flexible-wall tube package. The food product may further comprise a first viscous foodstuff disposed within the tube; and a second viscous foodstuff disposed within the tube, the second viscous foodstuff differing from the first viscous foodstuff. The first and second viscous foodstuffs may be disposed within the tube in two layers in direct contact with each other. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302479 | REMOVING SULFUR DIOXIDE FROM PACKAGING - A sulfur dioxide reducing composition includes an adsorber and an absorber on the adsorber. The adsorber attracts and holds sulfur dioxide and the absorber reacts irreversibly with the sulfur dioxide. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302480 | Antimicrobial Compositions and related methods of use - Antimicrobial compositions comprising one or more compound components generally recognized as safe for human consumption, and related methods of use, such compositions and methods as can be employed in a wide range of agricultural, industrial, building, pharmaceutical and/or personal care products and, applications. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302481 | ESPRESSO COFFEE DISPENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An espresso coffee dispensing system including at least one espresso coffee production machine including at least one espresso coffee dispensing unit, the unit comprising a filter for containing ground coffee powder and hot water feeder; a coffee grinder having an exit port for coffee powder and a temperature sensor disposed in proximity to the exit port to measure the temperature value of the ground coffee powder leaving the port; electronic controller associated with the coffee grinder to determine the water temperature value. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302482 | PEPPER DE-STEMMING METHODS AND APPARATUS - A way of dealing with challenges to the pepper processing industry and pepper growers is to mechanize pepper processing, including the de-stemming of whole peppers. The present example provides a method for mechanically de-stemming whole peppers. The method provides for the recognition of a pepper's shoulder and or interior regions and stem in order to generate a control signal to initiate a process to de-stem the pepper. In particular, several implementations of the method are provided that may include a mechanical system, a laser system, a machine vision system, a combination of a machine vision system and the laser system, and other equivalent implementations. Additionally disclosed, are methods of processing whole peppers utilizing automated de-stemming. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302483 | OPTICAL QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM - Disclosed are cooking devices having inspection systems including: a distance sensor and a digital optical recognition device. The distance sensor detects the position of the food product placed in the cooking device and the digital optical recognition device captures a series of images for the purpose of food product recognition. Once the food product is recognized, the operator is provided with the correct cooking cycle/program for the position and type of food product placed in the cooking device. The inspection systems also ensure that the food product has been properly cooked at the end of the cooking cycle/program. The inspection systems ensure: (1) the food product is correctly recognized; (2) the cooking cycle/program is correctly selected; (3) the correct cooking cycle/program is followed to completion and (4) the quality of the cooked food product meets expected standards. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302484 | Germinating Device For Raw Coffee Beans And Germinating Method Using Same - Disclosed herein are a germination apparatus for raw coffee beans and a germination method of raw coffee beans using the same that are capable of germinating a large amount of raw coffee beans within a short period of time, thereby remarkably increasing the content of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA). | 2013-11-14 |
20130302485 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING MERCURY IN FOOD - The present invention provides compositions and methods for reducing the amount of mercury contaminant in food articles such as fish. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302486 | MOULDED RECEPTACLE FOR DRUPES, SUCH AS OLIVES, AND METHOD AND DEVICE FOR AUTOMATICALLY PITTING AND/OR FILLING THE DRUPES USING THE MOULDED RECEPTACLE - In a holding mold part for drupes, particularly for holding olives for their treatment, such as pickling, pitting, filling, and the like, which can be put together, in centered manner, from an upper part and a lower part, and between which parts multiple cavity sections that complement one another for holding the olives are situated in the mold part, at least the cavity sections in the upper part are configured by a flexible end as part of a clamped film insert, to compensate for different natural lengths of the raw olives to be treated. Furthermore, a method simultaneously treats multiple olives, from their raw state to the filled end product, and a device for this purpose has multiple work stations, wherein the holding mold part can be used not only in the method but also in the device. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302487 | SNACK/CONVENIENCE FOODS AND THE LIKE HAVING EXTERNAL AND/OR INTERNAL COATING COMPOSITIONS - The disclosure describes new forms of chip-type and other fried or baked snack-type and/or convenience food items, including sweet goods such as cookies, doughnuts, etc., which are externally coated with or which directly incorporate into their dough matrix certain starch-based compositions. Methods of using the compositions to make the food products, and the finished food products themselves are described. As external coatings the compositions significantly increase the crispness and tensile strength of the food item after it is cooked with the coating in place, and so change the organoleptic qualities as to provide a new form of the underlying food product. On sweet goods, the coating also provides a surface barrier that stabilizes sugar icing on the outside of the product, preventing it from becoming tacky, moist, or wet, while simultaneously reducing moisture loss from the dough, adding crispness at the surface and greatly retarding staling. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302488 | ISOMALT IN CEREAL PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to cereal products comprising cereals and a mixture of 1,6-GPS and 1,1-GPM, methods for the production thereof and the use of a mixture comprising 1,6-GPS and 1,1-GPM for producing cereal products. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302489 | Airflow for banana cooling and ripening - A stackable box configuration for shipping bananas is provided to improve airflow both vertically and horizontally through the boxes stacked in pallets without compromising the size of the boxes or pallets or the strength of the boxes. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302490 | System and Method for Treating Food Products to Reduce Pathogens and Other Contaminants - A system and method for treating a food product to reduce the level of pathogens and/or enhance the food product generally comprises a conveying mechanism having a conveyor apparatus to convey raw food product placed in product compartments, a modular treatment unit that receives the product in the compartments, a treating apparatus that directs treated air to the food product and a controller for controlling the operation of the system. The system also has an input apparatus for placing the food product in the compartments, a by-pass apparatus for diverting untreated food product and a mechanism for discharging treated food products for further processing and/or packaging. The small product compartments provide for more efficient and effective treatment of food products, the system is substantially self-cleaning and the modular treatment units allow the user to easily and less expensively upgrade or modify the system for different food products and treatment processes. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302491 | Process for the Production of Cheese Milk - A process for the production of cheese milk is suggested, wherein
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20130302492 | Process for the Production of Cheese Milk (II) - A process for the production of cheese milk is suggested, wherein
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20130302493 | MULTI-LAYERED CHILLED DESSERT - The present invention relates to a multi-layered, cooked and chilled dessert in a heat-resistant container and to a method for manufacturing it. The dessert of the invention is prepared by subsequently filling layers in a heat-resistant jar and baking the dessert comprising the layers, followed by cooling the dessert to chilled conditions. The dessert may be consumed as chilled dessert or, alternatively, following a re-heating step shortly before serving. The dessert of the present invention provides advantages with respect to food safety in that its manufacturing process is shortened and not prone to contamination if compared to prior art processes. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302494 | Bubble Implosion Reactor Cavitation Device, Subassembly, and Methods for Utilizing the Same - An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a bubble implosion reactor cavitation device. The bubble implosion reactor cavitation device includes a tube-shaped cylindrical body including an upstream, a distal end surface and a downstream, proximal end surface. The tube-shaped cylindrical body defines an axial passage that extends through the tube-shaped cylindrical body between the upstream, distal end surface and the downstream, proximal end surface. The apparatus also includes a bubble generator subassembly connected to the tube-shaped cylindrical body. The bubble generator subassembly is at least partially disposed within the axial passage defined by the tube-shaped cylindrical body. The apparatus also includes a retaining member connected to the tube-shaped cylindrical body for retaining the bubble generator subassembly within the axial passage defined by the tube-shaped cylindrical body. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302495 | INDUCTION-BASED HEAT RETENTIVE SERVER - A heat retentive server includes a chamber defined between an upper shell and a lower shell that are connected to one another. An induction-heatable member is positioned in the chamber, and the induction-heatable member may be heated by electromagnetic induction to a first temperature that is greater than the heat deflection temperature of the upper shell. Buffering material is positioned in the chamber between the induction-heatable member and the upper shell, and the buffering material is adapted for providing predetermined conductive heat transfer from the induction-heatable member to the upper shell so that at least a portion of the upper shell is heated to a second temperature that is greater than the heat deflection temperature of the upper shell. The second temperature is less than the first temperature. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302496 | Kit of Parts, System And Method For Providing Survival Assistance In An Emergency - The present disclosure describes a kit of parts, system and method for providing survival assistance in an emergency, the kit of parts includes a sealable container for storing emergency tools and materials therein, a lid that removably attaches to the sealable container, a collapsible band that, when expanded, slidably engages the exterior circumference of the sealable container and that, when collapsed, is stored within the sealable container, a carabiner that attaches to the collapsible band, a first reshaped paper clip that attaches to the collapsible band and edible material, a second reshaped paper cip that attaches to the collapsible band and an edible material and a wire saw that attaches to the collapsible band. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302497 | Taste Enhancement - A method of enhancing a taste sensation in a consumable composition, comprising the addition thereto of a taste provider selected from a taste provider compound and a mixture of a taste provider compound with a taste enhancement compound, there being additionally added thereto a taste sensation-enhancing quantity of choline chloride. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302498 | Extruded Noodle and Die Piece for Extruded Noodle - Disclosed is an extruded noodle having a hole extending therethrough in a longitudinal direction, wherein: the hole closes or contracts during boiling or rehydration in hot water; and the hole in a cross section of the noodle is configured such that a plurality of grooves are formed rotationally symmetrically about a center of the cross section, extending in an outer radial direction from the center of the cross section of the noodle. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302499 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AERATED FOOD PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to aerated food products and a method for their preparation. In particular, the present invention relates to improved aerated confectionery such as marshmallows and marbits and methods of their preparation. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302500 | THERMALLY PROCESSED SEED PRODUCT AND METHOD - A food product and method are provided. The food product includes a pulse having a total water content below that of a fully hydrated pulse and a chewier texture. It is formed from a dry pulse and is hydrated, but only partially, resulting in a total water content in the range of between about 0.25 grams water/gram dry matter and about 0.75 grams water per gram dry matter. The pulse is in an intact form and has not been fully hydrated after harvest. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302501 | FOOD PRODUCT PERMEATED WITH HOMOGENIZED DISPERSION - The present invention is a food product and a method of creating the food product that satisfies the need for a homogenized dispersion that disperses throughout meat, wherein the particle size of macromolecular ingredients within the dispersion is reduced to form a more stable homogenized dispersion with increased ingredient functionality. This permeated meat offers added health benefits such as the substitution of the anti-oxidant rich olive oil for problematic animal fat. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302502 | CALCIUM STABLE HIGH ACYL GELLAN GUM FOR ENHANCED COLLOIDAL STABILITY IN BEVERAGES - A low calcium sensitive (calcium stable) high acyl gellan gum is prepared for enhanced colloidal stability in beverages. The low calcium sensitive high acyl gellan gum has superior suspension performance for colloidal stability compared to other high acyl gellan gums. The low calcium sensitive high acyl gellan gum is prepared by adjusting the pH of a gellan fermentation broth (polymer solution) prior to pasteurization and reducing the pasteurization hold time compared to conventional pH levels and hold times. | 2013-11-14 |
20130302503 | LOW-CALORIE, LOW-FAT SNACK NUTS - The Present Invention is an uncoated reduced fat, high fiber, high protein, and low calorie roasted snack peanut. The uncoated snack peanuts are manufactured using a physical process comprising expelling the oil from nutmeat kernels (defatting) using a novel pressing process that takes less than a minute. The defatting process deforms the nuts. The peanuts are reformed to their original shape using water. Then the reformed nuts are annealed using cold water to produce hardened nuts. The peanuts are then dried and roasted using state-of-the-art technology. Prior art processes that expel the oil from nuts and reconstitute them produce nuts that easily break and flake. Most of these nuts have an undesirable taste. By contrast, the uncoated, defatted peanuts of the Present Invention have hardness, texture, taste, aroma, and a physical appearance closely approximating that of natural nuts. The shelf life is improved relative to the prior art processes. | 2013-11-14 |