52nd week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 41 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130344142 | MISUSE PREVENTATIVE, CONTROLLED RELEASE FORMULATION - Disclosed is a misuse preventative, controlled release formulation comprising a core comprising a superabsorbent material (for example, polycarbophil), a controlled release coat surrounding the core, and a plurality of controlled release microparticles having a pharmaceutically active agent (for example, an opioid analgesic) disposed within the core, the coat, or both the core and the coat. When crushed, either intentionally or accidentally, and exposed to an aqueous medium, the superabsorbent material present in the core swells to encapsulate the microparticles, which remain substantially intact thereby retarding the release of the pharmaceutically active agent from the formulation. Also disclosed is a method of using the misuse preventative, controlled release formulation to deliver a pharmaceutically active agent to a mammal, for example, a human, in need thereof. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344144 | LOW FLUSH NIACIN FORMULATION - The invention relates to an extended-release matrix formulation capable of being directly compressed into tablets comprising niacin, a release-retarding agent, and other excipients. The resulting tablets of the invention demonstrate favorable release characteristics and a reduction in the severity, duration and incidences of cutaneous flushing commonly associated with niacin treatment. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344145 | ORALLY ADMINISTERED PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR THE TREATMENT OF IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME, COMPRISING AN INTESTINAL MOTILITY MODIFIER, AN AGENT THAT PREVENTS GAS RETENTION, AND DIGESTIVE ENZYMES, AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - A pharmaceutical composition or formulation adapted for oral administration in tablet, coated tablet, capsule or reconstitutable powder form for the prevention or treatment of intestinal disorders such irritable bowel syndrome, also known as irritable colon syndrome, based on an intestinal motility modifier, an agent that prevents gas retention, of digestive enzymes, a binding agent, a diluting agent, an absorbent agent, a lubricant, aglidant, and an disintegrating agent or suspending agent, effective in the normalization of intestinal disorders, to achieve an analgesic activity, to achieve an anti-spasmic activity and to reduce the symptoms associated with intestinal gas such as distention, abdominal pain and flatulence. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344146 | DRY FORMULATIONS OF ARIPIPRAZOLE - The invention encompasses dry compression pharmaceutical compositions of aripiprazole, methods of making tablets from the compositions, and tablets of the dry compression pharmaceutical composition. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344147 | TABLET-FORMED PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR ORAL ADMINISTRATION AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - The object of the present invention is to provide an adsorbent for oral administration, which can: obviate sandy texture of granules-formed adsorbent for oral administration, reduce the volume administered compared to encapsulated adsorbent for oral administration, and be easy to take. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344148 | Oral Composition - The present invention relates to a tablet composition comprising a particle and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein the particle comprises an amorphous structure and a submicron domain, and wherein the amorphous structure is a molecular solid dispersion of a drug in a polymeric matrix and the submicron domain is a submicron drug particle. The tablet may further comprise a micronized drug particle. The pharmaceutically acceptable carrier comprises a binder, a filler, a lubricant, and optionally a gelling agent, a glidant and an anti-sticking agent. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344149 | Oral Dosage Forms for Modified Release Comprising Tasocitinib - The invention essentially relates to oral dosage forms comprising a JAK3 inhibitor, preferably tasocitinib, suitable for modified release, and processes of preparing such oral dosage forms. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344150 | DIRECT COMPRESSION TABLETS OF OTILONIUM - This invention is related to direct compression of otilonium or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt having perfect powder flowability, good tablet weight distribution and no sticking to the punches. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344151 | SOLID PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING TELITHROMYCIN - The invention relates to a novel solid pharmaceutical composition of telithromycin which facilitates swallowing by the patient. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344152 | PEROXIDE DISPERSIONS - The viscosity of aqueous dispersions of normally solid organic peroxides may be advantageously lowered through the use of surfactants which are polyglyceryl esters of C6-C12 fatty acids. The reduction in viscosity facilitates milling the peroxides to reduce particle size and also provides dispersions of small particle size peroxides which may be readily poured or pumped. The aqueous dispersions are useful as components of pharmaceutical, personal care, and cleaning products and the like and are effective decolorizing agents for food products, industrial products and the like. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344153 | METHOD FOR REDUCING INCIDENCE OR RATE OF DEVELOPMENT OF SKIN CANCERS AND RELATED CONDITIONS - A method for treatment to reduce the incidence or rate of development of skin cancers and related conditions caused by or exacerbated by or associated with UVR-induced skin damage in an immuno-compromised subject, such as an organ transplant patient, comprises the step of administering to said subject an amount of an alpha-MSH analogue effective to protect the skin of the subject from UVR-induced skin damage. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344154 | Immortal Unipotent Porcine PICM-19H and PICM-19B Stem Cell Lines - Two cell lines, PICM-19H and PICM-19B, were derived from the bipotent ARS-PICM-19 pig liver stem cell line. The unipotent porcine stem cell line PICM-19H differentiates exclusively into hepatocytes and can be induced to express CYP450 enzymes. The growth rate and cell density in culture, morphological features, and hepatocyte detoxification functions, i.e., inducible CYP450 activity, ammonia clearance, and urea production of the PICM-19H cells were evaluated for their application in artificial liver devices. PICM-19H cells contain numerous mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, smooth and rough endoplasmic reticulum, vesicular bodies and occasional lipid vacuoles and display inducible CYP450 activity, clear ammonia, and produce urea in a glutamine-free medium. The data indicate that both cell lines, either together or alone, may be useful as the cellular substrate for an artificial liver device. The results demonstrate the potential for the use of PICM-19H cells in drug biotransformation and toxicity testing. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344155 | FENOFIBRATE FORMULATION - Various fenofibrate compositions include a plurality of first granules having a high bioavailability in vivo, and a plurality of second granules having a low bioavailability in vivo. The first granules may comprise fenofibrate, from 0.3% to 10% by weight of the first granules of a first surfactant, and a first water soluble or water dispersible cellulose derivative, and the second granules may comprise fenofibrate, from 0% to 0.25% by weight of the second granules of a second surfactant, and a second water soluble or water dispersible cellulose derivative. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344156 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS OF HYDROPHOBIC SURFACE-MODIFIED ACTIVE SUBSTANCE MICROPARTICLES FOR INHALATION - The invention provides microparticles for use in a pharmaceutical composition for pulmonary administration, each microparticle comprising a particle of an active substance having, on its surface, particles of a hydrophobic material suitable for delaying the dissolution of the active substance. The invention also provides a method for making the microparticles. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344157 | ENHANCEMENT OF THE EFFICACY OF THERAPEUTIC PROTEINS - A formulation for administration of at least one therapeutic mammalian protein to a mammal or a protein selected from the group, and for enhancing the absorption, distribution and release of the at least one therapeutic mammalian protein in or on the mammal, comprising at least one therapeutic mammalian protein in a micro-emulsion comprising a dispersion of vesicles or microsponges of a fatty acid based component in an aqueous or other pharmacologically acceptable carrier in which nitrous oxide is dissolved, the fatty acid based component comprising at least one long chain fatty acid based substance selected from the group consisting of free fatty acids and derivatives of free fatty acids. A method for effective delivery of at least one therapeutic mammalian protein to a mammal and for enhancing the therapeutic efficacy of such at least one therapeutic mammalian protein, comprising the step of administering the at least one therapeutic mammalian protein to the mammal in such a formulation. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344158 | Therapeutic Polymeric Nanoparticles with mTOR Inhibitors and Methods of Making and Using Same - The present disclosure generally relates to therapeutic nanoparticles. Exemplary nanoparticles disclosed herein may include about 1 to about 20 weight percent of a mTOR inhibitor; and about 70 to about 99 weight percent biocompatible polymer. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344159 | IMPLANTABLE SWELLABLE BIO-RESORBABLE POLYMER - The present invention relates to a polymer obtained from the polymerization of: (i) at least one monomer of formula (I) (CH | 2013-12-26 |
20130344160 | IMPLANTABLE BIO-RESORBABLE POLYMER CHARGED WITH FRAGILE MACROMOLECULES - The present invention relates to a macromolecule-loaded bioresorbable crosslinked polymer wherein the polymer is obtainable from the polymerization of: (i) at least one monomer of formula (I) (CH | 2013-12-26 |
20130344161 | Conditioned Medium and Extracellular Matrix Compositions from Cells Cultured under Hypoxic Conditions - The present invention is directed to a method of producing compositions including embryonic proteins. The method includes culturing cells under hypoxic conditions on a biocompatible surface in vitro. The culturing method produces both soluble and non-soluble fractions, which may be used separately or in combination to obtain physiologically acceptable compositions useful in a variety of medical and therapeutic applications. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344162 | MICRONIZED PLACENTAL TISSUE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Described herein are composition composed of micronized placental components and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The compositions have numerous medical applications. Methods for making and using the micronized compositions are also described herein. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344163 | UMBILICAL CORD PRODUCTS - Disclosed herein, in certain instances, are tissue grafts derived from UCAM. Further disclosed herein, in certain instances, are use for tissue grafts derived from UCAM. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344164 | PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS CONTAINING RAINWATER - This invention relates generally to formulations and methods for improving level of moisture absorption and retention by the skin and for improving the appearance, feel, or comfort of the skin, wherein the formulations comprise pure rainwater. In another embodiment of the invention, the formulations comprise a combination of natural extracts. The present invention is a formulation made substantially without the use of synthetic chemicals and petroleum by-products, wherein the formulation is used for personal care. More specifically, the present invention is a skin care product formulation wherein 90% or more of the ingredients are natural products. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344165 | JAB1 INHIBITORY COMPOSITIONS FOR OSSIFICATION AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - This disclosure relates to compounds and compositions for forming bone and methods related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of forming bone comprising implanting a bone graft composition comprising a growth factor such as BMP in a subject at a site of desired bone growth or enhancement in combination with a JAB1 blocker. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344166 | TOPICAL MIXTURE AND METHOD FOR DERMAL APPLICATION TO REMOVE EXCESS IRON AND OTHER HEAVY METALS FROM CELLULAR TISSUE - A topical mixture intended to reduce undesirable Iron levels in the cells to optimize Mitochondrial functioning. A method of reducing undesirable levels of Iron in the cells to optimize Mitochondrial functioning. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344167 | Galenic Composition Suitable for Administration to a Non-Human Animal, Uses Thereof, and Associated Methods - The present invention relates to a galenic composition suitable for administration to a non-human animal, including at least the following three components: one or more active principles; an agent for accelerating delitescence; an agent for delaying delitescence, wherein the agent for accelerating delitescence an the agent for delaying delitescence are integrated in the composition so as to form a matrix with the controlled release of the active principle(s). The invention also relates to the uses of said compositions, as well as to a method for measuring the in vitro delitescence thereof. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344168 | Compositions and Methods APC, CREB, and BAD Pathways to Assess and Affect Cancer - Disclosed are compositions and methods for assessing the apoptosis and survival BAD phosphorylation pathway (BAD pathway); and/or (2) the cell cycle role of APC in cell cycle regulation pathway (APC pathway); and/or (3) the transcription CREB pathway (CREB pathway) and for using these pathways to assess, treat, monitor, prognose, diagnose, etc. subjects with cancer. Also disclosed are compositions and methods for identifying molecular pathways that are common to one or more chemotherapeutic agents for the treatment of an oncological disorder, for screening for compounds or agents that can be used to treat ovarian cancer, and for selecting for compounds or agents that can enhance the cytotoxic response of cisplatin, carboplatin, and/or paclitaxel against a cancer cell, such as an ovarian cancer cell or cell line. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344169 | GENE SIGNATURE FOR THE PREDICTION OF RADIATION THERAPY RESPONSE - Described are mathematical models and method, e.g., computer-implemented methods, for predicting tumor sensitivity to radiation therapy, which can be used, e.g., for selecting a treatment for a subject who has a tumor. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344170 | POLYMORPHISMS PREDICTIVE OF ANTHRACYCLINE- INDUCED CARDIOTOXICITY - Provided are methods, nucleic acids, and arrays for assessing the susceptibility of a subject to the development of cardiotoxicity in response to receiving one or more anthracycline compounds, the method including determining the presence or absence of one or more polymorphisms, wherein the presence or absence of one or more such polymorphisms is indicative of susceptibility to the development of cardiotoxicity. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344171 | ACIDIC DIALYSIS CONCENTRATE - The precursor of an acidic dialysis concentrate is characterized in that two separately provided partial concentrates are formed from the constituents of the acidic dialysis concentrate, wherein only the one partial concentrate contains glucose, preferably glucose monohydrate, while the other partial concentrate comprises other constituents needed for the acidic dialysis concentrate. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344172 | ANTIMICROBIAL ACID FORMULATION - An antimicrobial acid formulation for food and farm applications includes an aqueous solution comprising sulfuric acid present in the aqueous solution in a quantity of from about 1% to about 45% by weight and at least one buffering sulfate salt present in the aqueous solution in a quantity of from about 1% to about 10% by weight. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344173 | MODULATING DISEASE THROUGH GENETIC ENGINEERING OF PLANTS - In certain embodiments transgenic plants (e.g., transgenic tomatoes) are provided that comprise cells that express a peptide one or more domains of which comprise the amino acid sequence of an apolipoprotein or apolipoprotein mimetic peptide where the peptide has biological activity (e.g., lowers SAA, and/or increases paroxonase activity, and/or improves HDL inflammatory index, etc.) when the plant and/or the peptide is fed to a mammal. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344174 | Bioactive Fractions and Compounds from Polygonum genus, their Use in Anti-diarrhea and the Method of Preparation - The present invention discloses the utility of factions and compounds from | 2013-12-26 |
20130344175 | PREPARATION USED FOR ANTI-TACHYARRHYTHMIA AND ITS PREPARATION METHOD - A kind of Corydalis extract for anti-tachyarrhythmia, the extract prepared by the following method: Corydalis crude powder 100 parts by weight, is extracted by 60-80% ethanol 600-1000 parts by volume in 1-3 times, combined filtrate, concentrated under reduced pressure to a fluidextract of the relative density of 0.2-0.5 g/mL; take the processed D101 resin, and the fluidextract prepared through the resin column with the flow rate of 0.2-0.5 mL/min, impurity of deionized water with the flow rate of 0.2-0.5 mL/min, 60-90% ethanol elution, flow rate 0.4-0.8 mL/min, and recover ethanol, concentrate to Corydalis extract dry paste. According to the conventional method of adding conventional accessories, made into clinically acceptable pills, capsules, granules, tablets, oral liquid or injection. The extract has obvious effect on anti-arrhythmia. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344176 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATMENT OF ADD/ADHD, DEPRESSION, MEMORY PROBLEMS AND OTHER CONDITIONS - Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for treating a variety of mood and behavioral disorders, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, memory loss, as well as other conditions. Also disclosed herein are methods for diagnosing certain conditions, such as ADHD, using these compositions. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344177 | WEIGHT LOSS BEVERAGE - A beverage composition for promoting weight loss, the beverage including a stimulant agent, a fat burning agent, a carbohydrate blocking agent, an anti-cholesterol agent, an insulin sensitizing agent, a sweetening agent, an aromatic agent, an antioxidant agent, an anti-inflammatory agent, a dietary agent, and an diuretic agent. The present invention further includes methods for administering the beverage composition to promote weight loss and provide energy to the user. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344178 | NATURAL SHAMPOO USING HERBAL MEDICINE MATURE DECOCTION HAVING A FUNCTION OF PREVENTING HAIR LOSS AND STIMULATING HAIR GROWTH, AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME - A natural shampoo is provided. The natural shampoo is made using a herbal medicine mature decoction which is obtained by putting herbs including lotus roots, lotus leaves, red ginseng, Hippophae rhamnoides leaves and trunk, persimmon leaves, thuja orientalis, ginger, rosemary, black beans, black sesame, aloe, mulberry leaves, Orostachys japonicus, Angelica gigas, green tea, pine needles, mint, pleuropterus multflorus, blueberry, Acorus gramineus, and garlic in a maturing device, maturing the herbs in temperatures of 65 to 95° C. depending on the herb for 3 to 21 days, then pouring distilled water or soft water, and decocting the matured herbs mixed with the water. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344179 | ANTI-FATIGUE COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a food supplement composition for reducing fatigue, and/or improving recovery and resistance to fatigue. The composition comprised of collagen hydrolysate, blueberry extract and liquorice extract. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344180 | WEIGHT LOSS AND SATIATION COMPOSITION - Weight loss compositions and systems are disclosed that may include various combinations of essential oils and other components, which may be effective in promoting weight loss. Some implementations may include a fat blocker, a filler component, an insulin sensitizer, and a fat growth suppressant. In some instances, the fat blocker may include a carotenoid. In other instances, the fat blocker may be selected from the group consisting of fucoxanthin and punicic acid. A weight loss composition may include a first component and a second component, wherein the combination of the first and second components may be effective in promoting weight loss. The first element may include a fat blocker, a filler component, and a first insulin sensitizer. The second element may comprise a fat growth suppressant and a second insulin sensitizer. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344181 | SUBSTANTIALLY COUMARIN-FREE EXTRACT OF CINNAMON AND ITS PRODUCTION METHOD - A pharmaceutical composition comprising a substantially coumarin-free extract derived from cinnamon. Its production method including some steps: grinding the raw material, extracting raw material from previous step by maceration using a first solvent to obtain crude extract of | 2013-12-26 |
20130344182 | NOVEL USE OF PANDURATIN DERIVATIVES OR AN EXTRACT OF BOESENBERGIA PANDURATA FOR PROMOTING MUSCLE MASS GROWTH, FIGHTING FATIGUE, AND ENHANCING EXERCISE PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY - The present invention relates to the novel use of panduratin derivatives or an extract of | 2013-12-26 |
20130344183 | NOVEL COMPOUND ISOLATED FROM KAEMPFERIA PANDURATA ROXB AND USE THEREOF AS ANTIVIRAL AGENT - The present invention relates to a novel compound isolated from | 2013-12-26 |
20130344184 | MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT AND DIAGNOSIS OF DISORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH OXIDATIVE STRESS - The subject invention pertains to materials and methods for the prevention and treatment of disease conditions associated with oxidative stress or a compromised reducing environment, including inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis. Another aspect of the subject invention concerns compositions formulated for administration as an enema. The subject invention also concerns compositions formulated for oral administration. Methods of the invention include administration of compounds or compositions of the invention. In one embodiment, compounds or compositions of the invention are rectally instilled in a patient. In another embodiment, compounds or compositions are orally administered. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344185 | CONFIGURATION FOR MOULDING A BLEND MADE OF METAL POWDER AROUND A CERAMIC CORE - A configuration for molding of a blend of metal powder around a core, which includes a mold delimiting a cavity, and which includes an elastically deformable portion on which the core is pressed, so as to adapt dimensions of the cavity to dimensions of the core. The elastically deformable portion includes an elastically deformable metal blade on one face of which the core is pressed directly. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344186 | SPACER MOLD AND METHODS THEREFOR - A hip spacer mold forming a spacer with a spacer stem connected to a spacer head has a stem portion for forming a spacer stem. The hip spacer mold also has a plurality of interchangeable head modules configured for alternatively forming spacer heads of a plurality of different predetermined sizes. The head modules are configured to be disposed adjacent the stem portion. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344187 | Electrically Driven Injection device for Die-Casting Machine - The invention is provided with a first injection electric motor used for low-speed injection and increasing pressure, a second injection electric motor used for high-speed injection, first and second power transmission mechanisms for transmitting rotary motion of the injection electric motors to a screw shaft, first and second clutch mechanisms provided in the power transmission mechanisms, an injection plunger advanced and withdrawn integrally with respect to a nut threaded on the screw shaft, and a controller for controlling the driving of the injection electric motors and the clutch mechanisms. The controller starts the second injection electric motor from a stopped state before the point in time where the high-speed injection step is to commence; and switches the second clutch mechanism from a disengaged state to an engaged state at the point in time where the high-speed injection step is to commence, or at a requisite timing prior thereto. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344188 | Plasticating and Injection Device - Plasticizing system for plasticizing solidified-resin particle, plasticizing system, comprising: housing assembly providing: (i) melt channel configured to receive solidified-resin particle, and (ii) opposite-facing surfaces spaced apart from each other, and defining, at least in part, convergene channel configured to receive the solidified-resin particle. Opposite-facing surfaces and the convergence channel form part of melt channel. Plunger assembly is movable, at least in part, relative to opposite-facing surfaces. Plunger assembly configured to move, at least in part, solidified-resin particle relative to opposite-facing surfaces along, at least in part, convergence channel. In response to relative movement between solidified-resin particle and opposite-facing surfaces, solidified-resin particle receives, in use, plasticization-inducing effect from opposite-facing surfaces. The plasticization-inducing effect is configured to platicize solidified-resin particle into flowable melt and injected into a mold assembly (850). | 2013-12-26 |
20130344189 | DIE PIECE FOR EXTRUSION MOLDED NOODLES - A die piece for extrusion molded noodles is a die piece in which a contact angle of a water droplet on a die piece surface is 61 to 73 degrees and a water absorption of the die piece is 0.01 to 0.15% by weight after the die piece is immersed in water for 24 hours. The use of the die piece for extrusion molded noodles makes it possible to produce pasta, spaghetti, or any other extrusion molded noodles with no increase or decrease in its surface roughness (degree of surface roughness) over time and also makes it possible to stably produce, over a prolonged period of time, extrusion molded noodles having proper surface roughness. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344190 | NON-UNIFORM CYLINDER - The present invention relates to an arrangement for treatment of articles by hot pressing and, in particular, by hot isostatic pressing. In particular, the present invention relates to a pressing arrangement for treatment of articles by hot pressing, and preferably hot isostatic pressing, capable of providing a controlled, rapid cooling rate. The pressing arrangement comprises a pressure vessel including a furnace chamber comprising a heat insulated casing and a furnace adapted to hold the articles. At least one cooling circuit is arranged on an outside of the pressure vessel, the cooling circuit comprising a coolant and being arranged to enable the coolant to flow along a central portion of an outer wall of the pressure vessel. The pressure vessel is arranged with a non-uniform wall thickness, where the vessel wall is thickest at upper and lower end portions of the pressure vessel. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344191 | INSERTION BLOCK FOR THE FORMATION OF A HOOK FIELD ON AN INJECTION-MOULDED OBJECT, AND A MOULDED OBJECT COMPRISING A HOOK FIELD OF THIS TYPE - Object moulded in thermoplastic material in any shape having an outer surface from which protrudes at least one hook in one piece with the moulded object, in particular a hook field, the moulded object and the hook(s) having been formed by injection moulding, each hook comprising a base part and a head or hooking part protruding from the base part and being delimited by first and second lateral surfaces each extending on the outer surface of the moulded object, being separated from each other by an intermediate surface forming the edge of the hook, the curve sections, defined by the intersections of at least one of the first and/or second lateral surfaces with planes which are in parallel with the base plane from which the hook protrudes and which are at given distances h from this base plane, have a curvature which varies as a function of the distance h, the curvature of the curve section for h=0 (the base plane and said parallel plane merging) being greater than the curvature of at least one curve section for a distance h substantially corresponding to a level of the head of the hook. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344192 | MOLD CLAMPING DEVICE - A mould clamping device for an injection-molding machine includes a fixed platen, a movable platen, pressure pads for generating a clamping force, and a spindle drive for moving the movable platen. The spindle drive has a non-rotating spindle shaft and a spindle nut which can be rotationally driven by a motor. The spindle shaft has a threaded portion in engagement with a matching thread of the spindle nut. To permit a free relative movement between the spindle drive and the movable platen, a piston-cylinder unit is in operative connection with the spindle drive and has on both sides of the piston pressure medium spaces, which can optionally be hydraulically blocked or connected to one another. In the latter state, the spindle drive is decoupled from the movable platen and freely floating with respect to it. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344193 | EUTECTIC MIXTURES OF ESTERIFIED PROPOXYLATED GLYCEROLS WITH DIGESTIBLE FATS - Disclosed are methods for producing esterified propoxylated glycerols and eutectic mixtures containing one or more esterified propoxylated glycerols and one or more digestible fats. Food products containing the eutectic mixtures are also disclosed. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344194 | COMPOSITE FLOUR AND PROTEIN-ENERGY FOODS CONTAINING THE SAME - The present invention is a nutritious composite flour composed of maize, flour, flour, and millet flours and food products containing the same for use in providing protein and energy to a subject. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344195 | Stable and bioavailable lycopene formulations and associate methods - Stable and bioavailable formulations and methods for lycopene extraction are disclosed and described. In particular, methods to extract plant lycopene without the use of organic (chemical) solvents, to produce a water soluble food ingredient and colorantant, which are stabilized by natural, antioxidants (vit E, vit C, beta-carotene). In some aspects, the formulation can include concentrate, or dry powder of the aril of | 2013-12-26 |
20130344196 | Compositions and Methods for Diagnosing and Treating Kidney Disorders in a Feline - The present invention provides a method of diagnosing the existence of a kidney disorder in a feline comprising measuring the level of expression of one or more biomarkers selected from the group consisting of lumican; collagen alpha 1 (111) chain, variant 12; decorin; secreted frizzled-related protein 2; retinol binding protein 5; MMP-2; MMP-7; and MMP-19, in a biological sample from the feline, wherein differences in expression of the one or more biomarkers in the sample relative to a control value for expression in a sample from a normal animal indicate the existence of a kidney disorder; a method of treating a feline so diagnosed; and compositions, reagents and kits for carrying out the specified methods. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344197 | NOVEL BREAD YEAST STRAINS - The present invention relates to novel broad spectrum strains of baker's yeast, i.e. yeast strains that are effective on both dough known as unsweetened dough and dough known as sweet dough. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344198 | DAIRY PRODUCT AND PROCESS - The invention process provides a novel process of making cheese comprising the production of a coagulum which is caused to disaggregate into small curd particles in an in-line continuous flow process, separation of the curd particles from the whey and subsequent heating and mechanical working of the curd particles into a cheese mass. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344199 | TEXTURIZING LACTIC ACID BACTERIA STRAINS - The present invention relates to mutants of lactic acid bacteria which are resistant towards the antibiotic D-cycloserine and/or functionally equivalent antibiotics and which were found to give an increased texture when grown in milk while maintaining the other growth properties of the parent strain. The present invention, furthermore, relates to compositions comprising such mutants, and to dairy products fermented with the lactic acid bacteria resistant towards D-cycloserine and/or functionally equivalent antibiotics. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344200 | CHICKEN ESSENCE POWDER AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - The present invention provides a method of producing chicken essence powder, comprising hydrolyzing the chicken raw material by using the composite protease combining alkaline protease from | 2013-12-26 |
20130344201 | PROTEIN BEVERAGE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A protein beverage composition and a method of making it relate to a beverage including a protein essentially free of caseinate and derived from an aqueous protein isolate collected from membrane-filtration isolation of the protein and without substantial drying, wherein the protein beverage composition exhibits a pH ranging from about 2.0 to about 4.6. Substantial solubility of the protein is maintained in the beverage composition, and the protein beverage is essentially free of active microbes known to be harmful to human health, both at the time of packaging of the protein beverage and for a time period of at least one year after packaging. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344202 | Healthful Sea Salt Mixture - A healthful sea salt mixture composed of at least one whole sea salt, at least one organic whole sea vegetable, at least one whole raw sesame seed type, optional chia seeds and optional milk thistle. The at least one whole sea salt includes but is not limited to Celtic sea salt, pink Himalayan sea salt, and Bolivian rose sea salt. The at least one organic whole sea vegetable includes but is not limited to alaria, dulse, kelp, layer, and sea lettuce. The at least one whole raw sesame seed type includes various families of sesame seeds. The present invention provides a whole food source that has numerous minerals and nutrients. The present invention also serves as an iodine supplement for those with a thyroid-related condition. Furthermore, the present invention provides vitamin E, which aids in iodine absorption. The range of nutrients provided includes potassium, calcium, sodium, vitamins, and others. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344203 | PACKAGING - A flow-wrapped package ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130344204 | Beverage Mixing System and Method - A beverage mixing system/method allowing faster mixing/blending of frozen beverages is disclosed. The system/method in various embodiments utilizes inductive coupling to introduce heat into the frozen beverage during the mixing/blending process via a rotating driveshaft and attached mechanical agitator to speed the mixing/blending process. Exemplary embodiments may be configured to magnetically induce heat into the driveshaft and/or mechanical agitator mixing blade to affect this mixing/blending performance improvement. This heating effect may be augmented via the use of high power LED arrays aimed into the frozen slurry to provide additional heat input. The system/method may be applied with particular advantage to the mixing of ice cream type beverages and other viscous beverage products. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344205 | BEVERAGE BREWING SYSTEM - A brewer system is adapted to brew a beverage utilizing a cartridge packed with beverage grind such as coffee, tea, milk, and the like. The brewer system may include a pump adapted to draw the fluid from either a reservoir or a heater tank utilizing a vacuum pump. The pump may pass the fluid to a brewing chamber adapted to receive the cartridge and inject the fluid into the cartridge to brew a beverage. The pump may draw the fluid from a tube having a first end and a second end, the first end may be coupled to the pump, and the second end of the tube adapted may draw the fluid. A portion of the tube may be elevated above the maximum fill line of the fluid within the reservoir or the heater tank. An air switch may be coupled to the portion of the tube such that atmospheric air may enter the portion of the tube through the switch after a predetermined amount of fluid has been pumped through the tube to purge the cartridge of beverage. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344206 | AUTOMATIC BEVERAGE MACHINE - The invention pertains to the field of the beverage preparation machines having an ingredient processing module for preparing a beverage with at least one ingredient supplied with a capsule. The machine comprises a positioner arranged to hold at least one capsule out of the ingredient processing module. It further comprises a sensing arrangement adapted to detect an event related to the insertion by a user of a capsule and/or the presence of the capsule on or into the positioner. The machine is configured, upon detection of the event, to transfer the capsule to the ingredient processing module by using transfer means, and then to start the preparation of the beverage. More particularly, the invention relates to a machine providing a convenient and safe solution to fully automate the preparation of a beverage. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344207 | SMOKELESS COFFEE ROASTER - A coffee bean roasting machine of the type having a cyclone separator heating chamber and a coffee bean roasting chamber in a recirculating process stream driven by a recirculation fan is operated to air cool the roasted coffee beans in the roasting chamber, to a temperature beneath which the beans give off smoke, while at the same time incinerating smoke removed from the roasting chamber. A purge gate in ducting between the cyclone separator and the roasting chamber is opened to allow the flow of ambient air into and through the roasting chamber while blocking flow out of the cyclone separator, so that ambient air is directed through the roasting chamber. The smoke and any airborne particulate material from the roasting chamber are carried into the heating chamber and through the incineration tube, where they are incinerated. Preferably the system and process are operated automatically by a computer and programming. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344208 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PLASMA ASSISTED LASER COOKING OF FOOD PRODUCTS - A method and apparatus are disclosed for applying laser energy to a food product to effect cooking thereof. The energy can be applied with a laser emitter in proximity to the food product. The application of the energy can be controlled according to a profile so as to generate a plasma in and around the food product during a cooking period. The application of energy can be adjusted based on feedback associated with the controlled application of the energy to the food product. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344209 | System and Method of Separating Eggshells from a Liquid - An eggshell extraction utensil for selecting, isolating and removing eggshell fragments from a viscous fluid such as egg whites in a container. The utensil includes a handle, strainer portion and lip. The shape of the strainer portion is designed to maximize contact with a container edge and provide ease of use for the intended purpose. A lip extends from the strainer portion to more easily capture eggshell portions. By using the utensil, one may easily extract eggshell fragments during the preparation of certain recipes that require egg. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344210 | Food Treatment Method - A food treatment method involves applying alkali metal bisulfate to an outer surface of a food, by an application process beginning with the alkali metal bisulfate in a solution and ending with the alkali metal bisulfate at least partially crystallized when it contacts the food surface. In certain embodiments, the application process causes at least partial evaporation of solvent from the solution. For example, the application process may include forming droplets of the solution, and/or propelling the solution with a gas having a relative humidity not greater than 60% or a temperature of at least 20° C. In certain embodiments, the beginning solution is an aqueous solution including the alkali metal bisulfate at a concentration within a range from 30% to 80%. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344211 | CONTAINER - A collapsible container made from sheet material, comprising a cover portion and a base portion; the cover portion and base portion each being pivotally connected at respective spaced fold lines to a rear wall each, wherein each of the cover portion and base portion comprises a main panel having, at its edge remote from the rear wall portion, a front wall and, at its opposite side edges, side walls wherein the side and front walls portions of the cover portion interfit with one another to retain them in position extending generally perpendicular to the panel of the cover portion and the side and front walls of the base portion are able, to lie within inwardly facing surfaces of the side and front walls of the cover portion. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344212 | FRYING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A frying apparatus includes a container for holding a volume of oil, a basket dimensioned to be received in the container, a spit rod supported by said basket, and a motor having an output shaft configured for engagement with said spit rod for rotating said spit rod in relation to said basket. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344213 | PAN-TYPE APPARATUS TO FRY OR BOIL FOOD PRODUCTS - Pan-type apparatus ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130344214 | OVEN EQUIPPED WITH A DETACHABLE STEAM DEVICE AND BAKING METHOD THEREOF - An oven equipped with a detachable steam device includes an electric connecting portion. The steam device includes a body which has a water reservoir, a heater, a power cord and a steam ejection head. The water reservoir is connected to the heater. The power cord is electrically connected to the electric connecting portion. The steam ejection head is connected to and communicates with the water reservoir. Hence high temperature steam can be sprayed timely at a desired amount onto the surface of foodstuffs located outside or inside the oven through the steam ejection head, and the foodstuffs with varying sizes or characteristics can be baked at the same time to improve baking convenience and practicality and also make the baked foodstuffs more tasty. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344215 | WEIGHT LOSS BEVERAGE - A beverage composition for promoting weight loss, the beverage including a stimulant agent, a fat burning agent, a carbohydrate blocking agent, an anti-cholesterol agent, an insulin sensitizing agent, a sweetening agent, an aromatic agent, an antioxidant agent, an anti-inflammatory agent, a dietary agent, and an diuretic agent. The present invention further includes methods for administering the beverage composition to promote weight loss and provide energy to the user. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344216 | ERYTHRITOL COCRYSTALS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - Cocrystals of erythritol and a higher sweetener, and a method of making same, are provided. The high sweetener is a natural or synthetic sweetener having a sweetness greater than that of sucrose. The cocrystals are formed by preparing a supersaturated erythritol solution having a degree of supersaturation of from 1.1 to 1.5 and an erythritol mass concentration of from 70 to 95% or higher; forming a sweetened solution by adding a high sweetener to the supersaturated erythritol solution; and forming cocrystals of erythritol and the high sweetener by cooling the sweetened solution. The preferred mass proportion of erythritol to high sweetener of from 100:0.1 to 100:5. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344217 | Sweetener Compositions and Methods of Making Same - Natural steviol glycosides sweetener compositions comprise a blend of Rebaudioside C extract and at least one of Rebaudioside A extract and STV extract including methods for producing the same and uses thereof in foods, beverages, functional foods and nutraceuticals. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344218 | PHOTODEGRADATION RESISTANT BEVERAGE - The present invention relates to a beverage having excellent photodegradation resistance. More particularly, the present invention relates to a photodegradation resistant beverage comprising a fat-free milk solid content and fat content, the fat content comprising not less than 70% by mass vegetable fat and oil, and the vegetable fat and oil is selected from the group consisting of coconut oil, sunflower oil and a mixture thereof. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344219 | LOW-BACTERIA LOW-HEAT WHOLE MILK POWDER - A process for the production of low-bacteria milk powders having a whey protein nitrogen index (WPNI) of at least 2 is suggested, wherein | 2013-12-26 |
20130344220 | REMOVABLE CUPHOLDER FOR COMPACT BLENDER - A cupholder for a blender that is compact enough for home use, rugged enough to blend frozen beverages, simple to use and safe. The cupholder preferably has a generally cylindrically shaped body having a bottom and open top. A cupholder upper lip is preferably formed along the upper edge of the cupholder body. The cupholder upper lip preferably has an overhanging front portion that allows a user to slide his or her fingers underneath the overhang to conveniently push the cupholder into the cupholder receiving area or pull it out. A portion of the cupholder lip preferably also has substantially straight side edges to prevent the cupholder from rotating during the blending process. On the sides of the cupholder lip are preferably two lip indentations which allow a user to easily remove a cup with food or beverage from the cupholder. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344221 | BLENDER WITH ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY AND REMOVABLE SPINDLE - A blender for home or commercial use that is rugged enough to blend frozen beverages, simple to use and safe. The blender includes an upper housing with a front housing door that covers the moving blending machinery. The blender also includes a cupholder receiving area which allows the user to safely insert a frozen food or beverage cup inside a cupholder for blending. After the start button is pressed, the cup and cupholder will be lifted together for blending in a balanced, linear motion by an elevator assembly. Dual lead screws or a dual belt drive are preferably used in the elevator assembly to achieve this balanced, linear motion. As the cupholder is lifted upward, a cover will be pressed over the top opening of the inserted cup to prevent spillage during blending. The elevator assembly continues to lift the cupholder upward until the rotating cutter blades of a spindle assembly cut through successive layers of the frozen food or beverage. To facilitate cleaning, the spindle assembly is preferably removable from the blender through use of a quick release coupling mechanism. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344222 | TASTE IMPROVEMENT AGENT - The present invention provides a taste improvement agent that can be obtained from extraction residues of coffee by using a simple and easy method and can impart comprehensive taste to a drink or food; a food or drink containing the taste improvement agent; and a method of improving the taste of a food or drink. The present invention relates to a taste improvement agent for a food or drink, which is obtained from an extraction residue of a coffee. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344223 | Alcoholic Flavored Mixed Drink - A method for producing an alcoholic drink mixture may include the steps of forming the alcoholic drink mixture by adding a flavored drink mix, further forming the alcoholic drink mixture by adding an alcoholic drink and further forming the alcoholic drink mixture by adding water. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344224 | CARBONATION RETENTION AGENT FOR ALCOHOL-CONTAINING CARBONATED BEVERAGE - [Problem] Provided is a material that is capable of suppressing the loss of carbonation in an alcohol-containing carbonated beverage over time to reduce changes in flavor, including mouthfeel, when drinking the beverage. [Solution] Addition of a water-soluble soybean polysaccharide into an alcohol-containing carbonated beverage that contains distilled liquor, not fermented liquor, as the alcohol source and does not contain any milk protein material suppresses the loss of carbonation over time to retain carbonation in the carbonated beverage for a long period of time, thereby reducing changes in flavor during a period from immediately after opening the container thereof to when drinking the beverage after storage. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344225 | COFFEE EXTRACT - The present invention pertains to a coffee extract rich in variety and in which the features of coffee are enhanced. A roasted product prepared by following a step for mixing and roasting coffee beans with at least one material selected from among oolong tea, pu'erh tea, red tea, roses, jasmine, hops, hibiscus, lemon grass, the berries of Japanese pepper, rosemary, vanilla, sugar beets, Kombu, Azuki beans, kidney beans, peas, soy beans, almonds, cashew nuts, chestnuts, pumpkin seeds, sweet chestnuts, walnuts, sesame, sunflower seeds, hazel nuts, pecan nuts, macadamia nuts, pine nuts, peanuts, rice, barley, malt, buckwheat grains, Job's tears, mandarin orange peels, orange peels, Kabosu peels, grapefruit peels, Sudachi peels, Yuzu peels, lime peels, lemon peels, blueberries, prunes, cherries, Japanese persimmons, pineapple, bananas, grapes, mangoes, peaches, apples, black peppers, chili peppers, sugar cane, ginger, garlic, onions, carrots, burdock roots, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, potatoes, and corn. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344226 | OIL OR FAT COMPOSITION FOR PROCESSED SEA FOODS, AND PROCESSED SEA FOOD COMPRISING SAME - A fat or fatty oil composition for a processed sea food contains 10% by mass or more of a transesterified fat or fatty oil obtained by using at least one palm-based fat or fatty oils or more as a raw material, and has a solid fat content (SFC) at 0° C. to 10° C. of 5 to 25%. The fat or fatty oil composition thus obtained has a moderate hardness and smoothness as well as excellent melt-in-the-mouth, and has a reduced trans fatty acid content. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344227 | DAIRY BASED SHELF LIFE EMULSION - The present invention is directed to advancing food safety with a food shelf-life extending emulsification matrix, a method for making such oil-in-water emulsification matrix by high shear homogenization with added acid, dairy products, egg-whites, starches, gums and preservatives. The emulsification matrix thus created can be used as substitute for mayonnaise, or sauces, dips, dressings, and applied as a food shelf-life extender to food suitable for coating by an emulsion mixture. Preferably the coating is prepared and applied under an inert gas blanket, from a class of edible, inert gases, including nitrogen or argon. This food shelf-life extending emulsification matrix can be applied to any form of prepared protein including meats, fish/seafood, poultry, eggs, as well as fruits, vegetables, or home-meal-replacement (HMR) applications and other ready-to-eat (RTE) chilled prepared food products; including those stored in a refrigerated; or alternatively, frozen environment subsequently slacked-out/thawed. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344228 | FREE FLOWING VEGETABLE POWDER AND METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - A free flowing vegetable powder includes an intimate mixture of at least three different dehydrated vegetables including:
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20130344229 | SURFACE-INDEPENDENT, SURFACE-MODIFYING, MULTIFUNCTIONAL COATINGS AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - The present invention provides a surface-independent surface-modifying multifunctional biocoating and methods of application thereof. The method comprises contacting at least a portion of a substrate with an alkaline solution comprising a surface-modifying agent (SMA) such as dopamine so as to modify the substrate surface to include at least one reactive moiety. In another version of the invention, a secondary reactive moiety is applied to the SMA-treated substrate to yield a surface-modified substrate having a specific functionality. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344230 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A GUIDEWIRE WITH AN EXTRUSION JACKET - A method of manufacturing a guidewire having a discrete length. The method includes the steps of feeding a first end of a corewire into an extrusion device, gripping the first end of the corewire with a gripping apparatus, and extruding a first extrusion material onto an outer surface of the corewire while the gripping apparatus pulls the corewire through the extrusion device to form an extrusion jacket on the outer surface of the corewire. The corewire has a predetermined length corresponding to a length of the guidewire. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344231 | AQUEOUS RESINOUS DISPERSIONS THAT INCLUDE A ZINC (II) AMIDINE COMPLEX AND METHODS FOR THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF - Disclosed herein are stable aqueous resinous dispersions and methods for forming such dispersions that include a zinc (II) amidine complex. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344232 | METHODS OF FORMING CONDUCTIVE FEATURES ON THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS - A method of forming a conductive feature on a three-dimensional object may include depositing a composition comprising nanoparticles onto a portion of the three-dimensional object, and annealing the composition to form the conductive feature. In another embodiment, a method of forming a conductive feature on a three-dimensional object may include printing a composition comprising nanoparticles to produce a contiguous line over a non-planar portion of the three-dimensional object, and heating the composition to form a conductive feature that has conductivity throughout. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344233 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING A SOLID STATE ELECTROLYTE USED IN AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CAPACITOR - A process for preparing a solid state electrolyte used in an electrochemical capacitor includes the steps of: (a) preparing a mixture of a water-retaining clay-based mineral component and a film-forming hydroxyl-containing polymer component; (b) subjecting the mixture to a crosslinking reaction so as to form a polymer matrix membrane including a polymer matrix and an ion-permeable film; and (c) treating the polymer matrix membrane with an aqueous solution which includes a plurality of positive and negative ions so as to permit the positive and negative ions to permeate the ion-permeable film to be retained in the polymer matrix, thereby forming the solid state electrolyte. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344234 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COATING A COMPONENT - In a method for coating a component using a liquid, a liquid curtain is produced with the aid of a fan jet nozzle which has two adjustable nozzle pipes. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344235 | AUTOCATALYTIC ELECTROLESS COPPER USING HYPOPHOSPHITE REDUCER - This invention discloses compositions and methods that afford sustainable deposition of electroless copper coatings, using aqueous hypophosphite compositions as opposed to formaldehyde (FA) | 2013-12-26 |
20130344236 | METHOD AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PRODUCING POLYMER BLENDS - Methods for mixing nylon compounds and compositions useful in mixing nylon compounds are provided. The methods and compositions disclosed are useful in producing nylon for wire and cable jacketing. The disclosed methods provide nylon having a reduced heat history compared to traditional methods. The disclosed methods and composition provide additional mixing capacity by reducing the amount of nylon that must be incorporated with additives per unit of final nylon composition. The disclosed methods and compositions provide the ability to select from a plurality of additive concentration levels in the final product by varying the ratio of a masterbatch compound containing a high concentration of the additive to a resin containing a low concentration or no additive. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344237 | GRAPHENE NANOCOMPOSITES - A nanocomposite material for use as an electromagnetic wave or radio frequency absorber or as a filter to trap or remove heavy metals. The nanocomposite material may be made with a one-pot synthesis, or thermodecomposition process, of magnetic graphene nanocomposites decorated with core-double-shell nanoparticles, wherein the double shell iron nanoparticles may comprise a crystalline iron core, an inner iron oxide layer around the crystalline iron core, and an outermost amorphous Si—S—O compound shell around the iron oxide layer. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344238 | METHOD FOR IN SITU COATING A TOWER SOLAR RECEIVER - The invention relates to a method for in situ coating a tower solar receiver in order to protect the surface of the receiver from corrosion and to increase absorptivity of same, which is carried out in several steps: surface preparation, application of the coating, curing, optional vitrification, and controlled cooling. The surface preparation is done by zones depending on the size of the receiver, a methodology that enables an intercalated application of the coating in order to minimize the risk of corrosion. The curing stage is carried out by supplying steam to the inside of the receiver tubes, and temperature requirements above the operating limits of the boiler are adjusted with the solar field as support system. Vitrification is done using saturated steam traveling through the receiver tubes and concentrating solar radiation on the surface of the receiver from the solar field. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344239 | Process and Apparatus for Production of a Granular Urea Product - A process for production of a granular urea product in a fluidized-bed where: small droplets ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130344240 | DEPOSITION OF ULTRA-THIN INORGANIC OXIDE COATINGS ON PACKAGING - An apparatus and method for depositing an ultra-thin inorganic coating on to a packaging film substrate is disclosed. Flame pretreatment enhances the quality of the inorganic coating. Multiple coating layers may be deposited onto the substrate by passing the substrate over various one or more flame head configurations in either a stand-alone or in-line manufacturing environment. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344241 | Coatings, Materials and Processes for Lead and Copper Water Service Lines - Methods, processes, compositions and systems for preventing leaching effects from drinking water service pipes (such as lead, steel and copper) having an inner diameter of at least approximately 12 mm. 2-part thermoset resin coating is applied to the inner surfaces of the pipes where the curing agent can be a phenol free and plasticizer free adduct type. The coating can reduce heavy metals, such as lead, from leaching from installed pipes to less than approximately 10 μg/L (10 ppb). When cured, specific leachates, Bisphenol A and Epichlorohydrin from the coatings will be (less than) <1 μg/L (1 ppb) with overall TOC levels measured at (less than) <2.5 mg/L (2.5 ppm). Pipes can be returned to service from at least approximately 1 to approximately 2 hours. | 2013-12-26 |
20130344242 | Anhydride Copolymer Top Coats for Orientation Control of Thin Film Block Copolymers - The use of self-assembled block copolymer structures to produce advanced lithographic patterns relies on control of the orientation of these structures in thin films. In particular, orientation of cylinders and lamellae perpendicular to the plane of the block copolymer film is required for most applications. The preferred method to achieve orientation is by heating. The present invention involves the use of polarity-switching top coats to control block copolymer thin film orientation by heating. The top coats can be spin coated onto block copolymer thin films from polar casting solvents and they change composition upon thermal annealing to become “neutral”. Top coats allow for the facile orientation control of block copolymers which would otherwise not be possible by heating alone. | 2013-12-26 |