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20110002675 | DIGITAL HEAT INJECTION BY WAY OF SURFACE EMITTING SEMI-CONDUCTOR DEVICES - A method and system are provided for digitally injecting heat into a wide range of products by way of incorporation of a special class of semi-conductor lasers, e.g. surface emitting devices. This technique relates to a more specific, economical, and advantageous way of practicing the art of directly injecting narrowband radiant energy that desirously matches the absorption specification of a particular material at a specified wavelength. | 01-06-2011 |
20110002677 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DIGITAL NARROWBAND, WAVELENGTH SPECIFIC COOKING, CURING, FOOD PREPARATION, AND PROCESSING - A system for direct injection of selected thermal-infrared (IR) wavelength radiation or energy into food items for a wide range of processing purposes is provided. These purposes may include heating, raising or maintaining the temperature of the food articles. The system is especially applicable to operations that require or benefit from the ability to irradiate at specifically selected wavelengths or to pulse or inject the radiation. The system is particularly advantageous when functioning at higher speeds and in a non-contact environment with the target. | 01-06-2011 |
20110044670 | SHAPED TARGET ABSORPTION AND DISPERSION MODELING - A technique is provided to model a heat penetration profile for various targets which are non-planar or three-dimensionally shaped targets for use in a heating system. The relative volume of material that is irradiated at various depths may have an impact on the absorbed heat profile through the target. For example, a hollow cylindrical product has substantially more material per micro-meter near the outside diameter than it does near the inside diameter. Accordingly, the thickness of the wall or the diameter of the hollow inside the cylinder, as well as the outer diameter of the cylinder, have a substantial impact on the ultimate heat profile through the wall. | 02-24-2011 |
20110067726 | NARROWBAND DE-ICING AND ICE RELEASE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A way of using narrowband irradiation to de-ice or release ice from a surface is provided. The methodology can be applied to a range of different types of de-icing from windshield de-icing to aircraft wing de-icing to releasing ice from the ice tray of an ice making machine. While there are many different specific applications, the concept and methodologies taught remain similar across all of them. | 03-24-2011 |
20120061054 | DISTRIBUTED COOLING OF ARRAYED SEMI-CONDUCTOR RADIATION EMITTING DEVICES - Techniques for the removal of waste heat from solid state, semiconductor devices (such as cooking or heating devices) are provided. In particular, techniques for conducting waste heat away from the device through a heat sink in contact with a cooling system are provided. In addition, a multi-head cooling system applicable to multiple solid state, semiconductor sources is provided. | 03-15-2012 |
20120063753 | COOKWARE AND COOK-PACKS FOR NARROWBAND IRRADIATION COOKING AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREOF - A methodology and product or system configurations are provided which allow food to be directly irradiated for cooking applications which involve the impingement of direct radiant energy on food or comestible items. Cooking vessels or cook-packs are used that are optically transmissive in visible or infrared narrow wavelength bands emitted in suitable narrowband cooking or heating systems. | 03-15-2012 |
20130202754 | COOKWARE AND COOK-PACKS FOR NARROWBAND IRRADIATION COOKING AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREOF - A methodology and product or system configurations are provided which allow food to be directly irradiated for cooking applications which involve the impingement of direct radiant energy on food or comestible items. Cooking vessels or cook-packs are used that are optically transmissive in visible or infrared narrow wavelength bands emitted in suitable narrowband cooking or heating systems. | 08-08-2013 |
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20080242592 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING BODY WEIGHT IN ESTROGEN-INSUFFICIENT WOMEN - Disclosed are methods of controlling body weight in estrogen-insufficient women by administering compositions comprising (A) those dried fruit solids that inherently comprise flavonoids, hydroxycinnamic acids, and a fiber component of which at least about 20% by weight is soluble fiber, and (B) a soluble, indigestible oligosaccharide in addition to any soluble fiber inherently in the dried fruit solids. The dried fruit solids may also be characterized as those selected from dried plum, dried grape, dried date, or dried fig. Administration of dried fruit solids (e.g., dried plum solids) in combination with soluble indigestible oligosaccharides (e.g., fructooligosaccharides) are surprisingly effective in controlling body weight gain in estrogen-insufficient women. | 10-02-2008 |
20090011078 | NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING OR PREVENTING OSTEOPOROSIS - Disclosed are nutritional compositions and methods of using the compositions for treating or preventing osteoporosis. The compositions comprise (A) those dried fruit solids that inherently comprise flavonoids, hydroxycinnamic acids, and a fiber component of which at least about 20% by weight is soluble fiber, and (B) a soluble, indigestible oligosaccharide in addition to any soluble fiber inherently in the dried fruit solids. The dried fruit solids may also be characterized as those selected from dried plum, dried grape, dried date, or dried fig. The combination of dried fruit solids (e.g., dried plum solids) and soluble indigestible oligosaccharides (e.g., fructooligosaccharides) have been found to be surprisingly more effective in affecting bone mineral density than either component when used alone, thus allowing for reduced concentrations of such ingredients in a nutritional product form such as a beverage or solid nutritional bar. | 01-08-2009 |
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20110293410 | LOW-DUCTILITY TURBINE SHROUD AND MOUNTING APPARATUS - A turbine shroud apparatus for a gas turbine engine includes an arcuate turbine shroud segment of low-ductility material and having a cross-sectional shape defined by opposed forward and aft walls, and opposed inner and outer walls, the walls extending between opposed first and second end faces. At least a portion of each of the forward and aft walls is oriented at an acute angle to the outer wall. Radially inner ends of the forward and aft walls are substantially closer together than radially outer ends thereof. | 12-01-2011 |
20120082540 | LOW-DUCTILITY OPEN CHANNEL TURBINE SHROUD - A turbine shroud apparatus for a gas turbine engine includes: a plurality of arcuate shroud segments arranged as an annular shroud, each of the shroud segments comprising low-ductility material and having a cross-sectional shape defined by opposed forward and aft walls, and opposed inner and outer walls, the walls extending between opposed first and second end faces, wherein an open channel is formed through the outer wall of each shroud segment; an annular stationary structure surrounding the shroud segments; and a hanger received in the open channel of each shroud segment and mechanically coupled to the stationary structure, each of the hangers passing through the respective open channel and including an enlarged portion having greater cross-sectional area than the open channel, the enlarged portion engaging the outer wall of the respective shroud segment, so as to retain the shroud segment radially relative to the stationary structure. | 04-05-2012 |
20120171023 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR LOW-DUCTILITY TURBINE SHROUD - A turbine shroud apparatus for a gas turbine engine having a central axis includes: an arcuate shroud segment comprising low-ductility material and having a cross-sectional shape defined by opposed forward and aft walls, and opposed inner and outer walls, the walls extending between opposed first and second end faces and collectively defining a shroud cavity; an annular stationary structure surrounding the shroud segment; and a load spreader received in the shroud cavity of the shroud segment and mechanically coupled to the stationary structure. The load spreader includes: a laterally-extending plate with opposed inner and outer faces; and a boss which protrudes radially from the outer face and extends through a mounting hole in the outer wall of one of the shroud segments. A fastener engages the boss and the stationary structure, so as to clamp the boss against the stationary structure in a radial direction. | 07-05-2012 |
20120171027 | STRUCTURAL LOW-DUCTILITY TURBINE SHROUD APPARATUS - A turbine shroud apparatus for a gas turbine engine having a central axis includes: an arcuate shroud segment comprising low-ductility material and having a cross-sectional shape defined by opposed forward and aft walls, and opposed inner and outer walls, the walls extending between opposed first and second end faces and collectively defining a shroud cavity; and an annular stationary structure surrounding the shroud segment, where the shroud segment is mechanically coupled to the stationary structure. The stationary structure includes at least one axially-facing bearing surface which is in direct contact with the shroud segment, and the shroud segment is disposed so as to absorb at least one axially-aligned force and transfer the axially-aligned force to the bearing surface. | 07-05-2012 |
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20080206176 | Personal Care Composition Comprising Aminosilicone and Naturally Derived Cationic Polymers - The present invention is directed to a personal care composition comprising:
| 08-28-2008 |
20080206355 | Composition comprising a particulate zinc material, a pyrithione or a polyvalent metal salt of a pyrithione and a synthetic cationic polymer - The present invention relates to a composition comprising a composition comprising an effective amount of a particulate zinc material; an effective amount of a surfactant including a surfactant with an anionic functional group; an effective amount of a pyrithione or a polyvalent metal salt of a pyrithione; from about 0.025% to about 5% by weight of a water soluble or dispersible, cationic, non-crosslinked, conditioning homopolymer having a cationic charge density of from about 2 meq/gm to about 10 meq/gm; and from about 20% to about 95% of an aqueous carrier, by weight of said composition | 08-28-2008 |
20090155383 | Personal Care Compositions Comprising Undecyl Sulfates - A personal care composition utilizing undecyl sulfates and/or ethoxylated undecyl sulfates (undeceth sulfates). | 06-18-2009 |
20090176676 | Conditioning Shampoo Containing Stabilized Silicone Particles - Shampoo compositions comprising a) a detersive surfactant, b) silicone particles, c) a protecting agent and d) an aqueous carrier provide superior conditioning. The silicone particles contain at least one amine functional silicone and optionally a non-amine functional silicone. | 07-09-2009 |
20090221463 | Concentrated Personal Cleansing Compositions - The present invention relates to concentrated personal cleansing compositions having desirable lathering and dissolution properties. | 09-03-2009 |
20120164198 | Shampoo Containing a Gel Network and a Non-Guar Galactomannan Polymer Derivative - Shampoo compositions comprise (a) from about 5% to about 50% of one or more detersive surfactants; (b) a dispersed gel network phase comprising: (i) at least about 0.05% of one or more fatty amphiphiles; (ii) at least about 0.01% of one or more secondary surfactants; and (iii) water; (c) at least about 0.05% of a galactomannan polymer derivative with a net positive charge and having a mannose to galactose ratio of greater than 2:1 on a monomer to monomer basis, wherein the galactomannan polymer derivative has: (i) a molecular weight from about 1,000 to about 10,000,000; and (ii) a cationic charge density from about 0.7 meq/g to about 7 meq/g; and (d) at least about 20% of an aqueous carrier; all by weight of the shampoo composition. | 06-28-2012 |
20120322709 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING AN EFFICIENT PERFUME BLOOM - The present invention provides personal care compositions having efficient perfume blooms or bursts. The personal care compositions include shampoo and body wash compositions, and comprise perfume materials having high perceived odor intensity at low concentrations of perfume materials. | 12-20-2012 |
20130089586 | Method of Achieving Improved Hair Feel - A method of achieving improved hair feel. The method comprises applying to hair a composition comprising: (a) a specific cationic guar polymer; (b) a specific cationic copolymer; (c) an anti-dandruff active; (d) a cosmetically acceptable carrier; (e) a surfactant; wherein the weight ratio of (a):(b) is from about 1000:1 to about 3.5:1; and wherein the sum of (a)+(b) is an amount of from about 0.0001% to about 0.7%, by total weight of the composition. The composition forms coacervate particles upon dilution of the composition with water and the coacervate particles have a squeeze flow viscosity of from about 1 cP to about 100 cP. The percentage of coacervate particles with a floc size of greater than about 20 micron is from about 1% to about 60% and the on-scalp deposition of the anti-dandruff active is at least about 1 microgram/cm | 04-11-2013 |
20130089587 | Personal Care Compositions and Methods of Making Same - The present invention relates to a personal care composition and methods of using the same, the composition including an anionic surfactant, a cationic conditioning polymer, and a silicone emulsion wherein a total content of a cyclic polysiloxane having a general formula: | 04-11-2013 |
20130121946 | SURFACE TREATMENT COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING SHEILDING SALTS - Surface treatment compositions comprising certain cationic polymer(s), anionic surfactant, one or more shielding salts and hydrophobic association disruptor. The surface treatment compositions comprise at least about 6% by weight of cationic polymer, at least about 6% by weight anionic surfactant, and at least about 4% by weight of the shielding salt. The weight ratio of anionic surfactant to cationic polymer is between about 0.5:1 and about 4:1. The composition may also have a weight ratio of shielding salt to cationic polymer of between about 0.3:1 and about 3:1. | 05-16-2013 |
20130123161 | SURFACE TREATMENT COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING SHEILDING SALTS - A surface treatment composition comprising from about 6% to about 20%, by weight of the composition, of cationic polymer; from about 6% to about 40%, by weight of the composition, of anionic surfactant; and from about 4% to about 15%, by weight of the composition, of a shielding salt, wherein the weight ratio of anionic surfactant to cationic polymer is between about 0.5:1 and about 4:1. The shielding salt is defined by having a molecular weight of from about 25 to about 500 and being incapable of lowering the surface tension of water below 50 mN/m when added to water at concentrations of up to 0.01M. | 05-16-2013 |
20140309154 | PERSONAL CARE COMPOSITION COMPRISING A PRE-EMULSIFIED FORMULATION - The present invention is directed to a personal care composition comprising a pre-emulsified emulsion comprising from about 0.25% to about 80% of one or more materials selected from the group comprising metathesized unsaturated polyol esters, sucrose polyesters, fatty esters with a molecular weight greater than or equal to 1500 and mixtures thereof or, by weight of said hair care composition; wherein an emulsifier is selected from the group consisting of anionic, non-ionic, cationic, amphoteric and mixtures thereof wherein the average particle size of the pre-emulsified emulsion is from about 20 nanometer to 20 microns; from about 5% to about 50% of one or more anionic surfactants, by weight of said hair care composition; at least about 20% of an aqueous carrier, by weight of said hair care composition wherein the composition is stable with respect to one of the following measures selected from emulsion particle size, viscosity or visual phase separation and mixtures thereof. | 10-16-2014 |
20140348886 | Method of Achieving Improved Product Rheology, Cosmetic Consumer Acceptance and Deposition - A method of achieving improved composition rheology, cosmetic consumer acceptance and deposition comprising applying to hair a composition comprising from about 0.01% to about 2% of a cationic polymer; from about 0.5% to 3% of an associative thickener; from about 1.0% to 10.0% of a polyol; an anti-dandruff active; a cosmetically acceptable carrier; a surfactant; wherein the composition comprises a yield consistency value of about 0.001 s to 0.9 s and having a rate index value of from about 0.01 to about 0.6 and a percentage of coacervate particles with a floc size of greater than about 20 microns is from about 1% to about 40%. | 11-27-2014 |
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20080222780 | Dual hip cell phone and CD player pocket - The nature of this invention is a pocket for a cell phone/s or portable CD player that fits snug against the hip, has a secure closure and is quickly accessible. Loss or breakage of the delicate plastic clip that hold the cell phones in place will not occur. Millions of people walk around with their CD player in their hand, which is uncomfortable, inconvenient and dangerous. The pocket allows a music device to be carried and used without implementing the hands when listening to music. The earplug connection is at a perfect relaxed distance from the user's ear/s. This invention will become a standard for everyone in the world who uses cell phones and portable CD players and wants the convenience of a pocket positioned on the hip more easily accessible to the hands, eyes and ears. No pockets currently exist like this type located on the hip area of clothing. The two cell phone pockets (one on each hip) for those who need two cell phones or one pocket can be used for a small digital music player when not using both pockets for cell phones. | 09-18-2008 |
20100198582 | Verbal command laptop computer and software - Nothing exists like this Verbal Command Laptop Computer and Software worldwide to transfer electronic information data of EDI. It can be used for the elderly when they need to scan something. Just set the item on a scanner and say, “scan, please.” The Verbal Command Laptop Computer and Software can be used to store names and addresses. Also, used as a fax machine. Just say, “fax, please” or “email please.” When user wishes to use email say, “check email please” or “send email please.” When wanting to use the Internet say, “Internet please” or for search engine say, “search engine.” The Verbal Command Laptop Computer and Software can handle all phases of a standard computer. The Verbal Command Laptop Computer and Software also has its own search engine. One can also use verbal command hands free with the Cordless Microphone or Verbal Head Set. | 08-05-2010 |
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20110076158 | METHOD OF OPERATING ADAPTIVE CORE ENGINES - A method of operating a compressor in an adaptive core engine is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of operating a front block compressor to increase pressure of a fluid to a first pressure ratio in a high-power mode operation; operating a rear block compressor coupled to the front block compressor such that the front block compressor and the rear block compressor operate at the same physical speed; closing a rear block stator vane located axially forward from the rear block compressor such that the flow of the fluid into the rear block compressor is substantially cut off; and keeping a blocker door opened such that substantially all of the fluid pressurized by the front block compressor flows through a bypass passage during the high-power mode operation. The operation may be transitioned from the high-power mode to a low-power mode by opening a rear block stator such that the rear block compressor receives at least a portion of the fluid flowing from the front block compressor and maintains an overall engine pressure ratio. | 03-31-2011 |
20110120082 | MULTISTAGE TIP FAN - A fan assembly having an outer fan system is disclosed, the fan assembly comprising an outer fan first stage and an outer fan second stage both extending radially outward from an arcuate platform. | 05-26-2011 |
20110120083 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE WITH OUTER FANS - A gas turbine engine comprising an outer fan system is disclosed, having an outer fan first stage having a circumferential row of outer fan first blades, an outer fan second stage having a circumferential row of outer fan second blades located axially aft from the outer fan first stage wherein the outer fan first stage and the outer fan second stage are adapted to rotate with the fan rotor. | 05-26-2011 |
20110167784 | METHOD OF OPERATING A CONVERTIBLE FAN ENGINE - A method of operating a gas turbine engine is disclosed having the steps of directing a flow of air to a front fan stage at a selected fan flow rate, fan speed and front fan stage pressure ratio corresponding to a selected first operating power level, pressurizing a portion of the flow from the front fan stage in a aft fan rotor to a first tip pressure ratio to generate a first overall fan pressure ratio, selecting a second operating power level that is lower than the first operating power level and reducing the flow in the aft fan rotor and pressurizing to a second tip pressure ratio to generate a second overall pressure ratio that is substantially lower than the first overall fan pressure ratio while the flow rate in the front fan stage is held substantially constant. | 07-14-2011 |
20110167791 | CONVERTIBLE FAN ENGINE - A gas turbine engine is disclosed having a fan system with a front stage fan rotor and an aft fan rotor coupled to a low-pressure turbine, a core having a compressor coupled to a high-pressure turbine, an annular inner bypass passage and an annular outer bypass passage. The aft fan rotor has a row of aft fan blades having an arcuate splitter that forms a portion of an inner flow passage and an outer flow passage wherein the aft fan blade pressurizes an inner flow and an outer flow and wherein the fan tip pressure ratio can be changed while the air flow into the front stage fan rotor is held substantially constant. | 07-14-2011 |
20110167792 | ADAPTIVE ENGINE - An adaptive gas turbine engine is disclosed having a convertible fan system adapted to have a variable fan pressure ratio while the air flow into the convertible fan system remains substantially constant and an adaptive core having a compressor capable of maintaining a substantially constant core pressure ratio while a core airflow flow rate is varied. | 07-14-2011 |
20110167831 | ADAPTIVE CORE ENGINE - A gas turbine engine having an adaptive core capable of maintaining a substantially constant core pressure ratio while having a variable flow rate is disclosed. In one aspect, the adaptive core comprises a front block compressor and a rear block compressor. | 07-14-2011 |
20110171007 | CONVERTIBLE FAN SYSTEM - A convertible fan system is disclosed having a fan rotor with a plurality of fan blades having an arcuate splitter that forms a portion of an inner flow passage and an outer flow passage wherein an inner portion of the fan blade pressurizes an inner flow in the inner flow passage and an outer portion of the fan blade pressurizes an outer flow in the outer flow passage and a vane system having an outer vane that is adapted to be able to vary the flow in the outer flow passage such that pressure ratio of the fan system can be varied. | 07-14-2011 |
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20100176151 | POPPET SEAL FITMENT FOR A COLLAPSIBLE BAG - Disclosed herein is a fitment for use with a collapsible bag for dispensing liquids or semi solids comprising a spout having a generally cylindrical body attached to a collapsible bag, a cap attached to the spout having positioned therein a flexible poppet that allows for the flow of fluid when engaged with a probe assembly. | 07-15-2010 |
20100176152 | DUCKBILL FLIP CAP FITMENT FOR A COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - Disclosed herein is a fitment for use with a collapsible bag for dispensing liquids or semi-solids comprising a spout having a generally cylindrical body attached to a collapsible bag, a cap attached to the spout having positioned therein a flexible cap duckbill that allows for the flow of fluid when engaged with a probe assembly. | 07-15-2010 |
20120118416 | ADAPTOR FOR USE WITH A VALVE FITMENT - This invention relates to an adaptor used in a fitment valve assembly, said adaptor comprising an outer ring collar having a top and a bottom, and an outer and an inner surface; a flange moulded to the bottom of said outer ring collar; an interior ring collar having a top and a bottom, and an outer and an inner surface moulded in adjacent relationship to said outer ring collar near the top of said interior ring collar; an inverted dome structure moulded toward the bottom of said inner surface of said interior ring collar defining at least one opening for the flow of fluid there-through; a groove for an O-ring moulded in said inner surface of said interior ring collar above said dome structure; a lip moulded onto said bottom of said interior ring collar for forming a seal with said fitment valve assembly; and a groove for an O-ring moulded in said outer surface at the bottom of said interior ring collar. | 05-17-2012 |
20130277966 | ADAPTOR FOR USE WITH A VALVE FITMENT FOR DISPENSING FLUIDS - This invention relates to an adaptor that is used with a valve fitment assembly used to dispense fluids or flowable materials from a container. The adaptor is utilized in conjunction with the valve fitment assembly to allow the fitment assembly to be used with a spout and valve assembly attached to a container holding fluid. This invention also relates to a process for dispensing fluid using the adapter described herein. | 10-24-2013 |
20130285364 | Tube Fitment for Use with a Valve Fitment for Dispensing Fluids - This invention relates to a tube fitment that is used with a valve fitment assembly used to dispense fluids or flowable materials from a container. The tube fitment is utilized in conjunction with the valve fitment assembly to allow the fitment assembly to be used with a spout and valve assembly attached to a container holding fluid. This invention also relates to a process for dispensing fluid using the adapter described herein. | 10-31-2013 |
20140339270 | Flexibly-Mounted Evacuation Channels in Collapsible Bags - The present invention relates to a mounting for connecting at least one peripherally-connected evacuation channel to the spout of a flexible bag and more particularly to a flexible mounting for connecting such at least one evacuation channel. | 11-20-2014 |
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20100273258 | Interactive Microenvironment System - A culture cell for growing animal cells in vitro has sides and a bottom forming a volume. The volume contains a layer of nanofiber upon which animal cells can be cultured. The layer of nanofiber can be oriented or non-oriented. Multiple layers can be placed in the volume, where the layers have different composition and/or different porosity. The nanofiber can be, for example, surface treated or of a core-shell construction. | 10-28-2010 |
20130150963 | FIBER SCAFFOLDS FOR USE IN TRACHEAL PROSTHESES - A synthetic organ suitable for transplantation into a biological organism is provided. This synthetic organ includes a three-dimensional polymer scaffold, wherein the shape and dimensions of the polymer scaffold are based on a native organ, wherein the polymer scaffold further includes at least one layer of polymer fibers that have been deposited by electrospinning, and wherein the orientation of the fibers in the scaffold relative to one another is generally parallel, random, or both; and wherein the polymer scaffold has been preseeded with at least one type of biological cell prior to implantation into a biological organism, and wherein the at least one type of biological cell is operative to facilitate integration of the polymer scaffold into the organism so that the polymer scaffold may function in a manner significantly similar to or the same as the native organ. | 06-13-2013 |
20140030315 | NANOFIBER SCAFFOLDS FOR BIOLOGICAL STRUCTURES - A system for manufacturing an artificial construct suitable for transplantation into a biological organism that includes a two or three three-dimensional preform that is based on the actual two or three-dimensional structure of a native mammalian tissue; and an electrospinning apparatus, wherein the electrospinning apparatus is operative to deposit at least one layer of polymer fibers on the preform to form a polymer scaffold, and wherein the orientation of the fibers in the scaffold relative to one another is substantially parallel. | 01-30-2014 |
20140057346 | CULTURE PLATE WITH FIBER-COATED BOTTOM SURFACE - A cell culture plate that includes an upper portion having at least one discrete chamber with a top edge and a bottom edge; a substantially flat lower portion, wherein at least one layer of polymer fibers has been deposited on the upper surface of the lower portion, and wherein the at least one layer of polymer fibers is conducive to the growth of biological cells thereon; and wherein the bottom edge of the at least one discrete chamber is hermetically sealed to the fiber-coated upper surface of the lower portion to form a well using adhesives, laser welding, or ultrasonic welding. | 02-27-2014 |
20150086607 | FIBER SCAFFOLDS FOR USE CREATING IMPLANTABLE STRUCTURES - A synthetic construct suitable for implantation into a biological organism that includes at least one polymer scaffold; wherein the at least one polymer scaffold includes at least one layer of polymer fibers that have been deposited by electrospinning; wherein the orientation of the fibers in the at least one polymer scaffold relative to one another is generally parallel, random, or both; and wherein the at least one polymer scaffold has been adapted to function as at least one of a substantially two-dimensional implantable structure and a substantially three-dimensional implantable tubular structure. | 03-26-2015 |
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20080316542 | System and Method for Submitting and Receiving Images - An image submission system comprises a server, a client, and a scanner. A scanner interface software module is loaded on the client for operating the scanner. An image submission software module loaded on the server remotely receives instructions through an Internet browser at the client, and presents a single click interface feature operable to receive a single click input by the user at the client, via the Internet browser. A control software module loaded on the client is in communication with the image submission software module, and is operative to direct the scanner interface software module to scan an image on the scanner and upload the scanned image to the remote server in response to a single click input by the user via the single click interface feature. A user may thus have an image both scanned an uploaded to a server, in response the same single click. | 12-25-2008 |
20100113069 | Image Capture and Distribution System and Method - Images captured at a venue and relating to one or more patrons of the venue are incorporated into one or more products in accordance with image selections and/or product selections made by the patron(s). The images may be captured at venues with a variety of image capture devices such as pre-mounted cameras, cell phones, cameras brought by patrons to the venue, or cameras provided to patrons by the venue or another entity. The patrons may obtain products such as T-shirts, coffee mugs, prints, slideshows, or other products incorporating one or more selected images. Patrons may also view the images on portable electronic devices. | 05-06-2010 |
20120170870 | IMAGE CAPTURE AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Images captured at a venue and relating to one or more patrons of the venue are incorporated into one or more products in accordance with image selections and/or product selections made by the patron(s). The images may be captured at venues with a variety of image capture devices such as pre-mounted cameras, cell phones, cameras brought by patrons to the venue, or cameras provided to patrons by the venue or another entity. The patrons may obtain products such as T-shirts, coffee mugs, prints, slideshows, or other products incorporating one or more selected images. Patrons may also view the images on portable electronic devices. | 07-05-2012 |
20120173971 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PUBLISHING INFORMATION AND CONTENT - A publisher is configured to receive a plurality of inputs such as audio, imagery, text, responses to questionnaires, and the like. The publisher is also operable to access a registry having pre-existing information and content. A user may submit inputs, and may further make selections relating to how the inputs will be processed by the publisher. The publisher is operable to process the inputs in accordance with the user's selections to produce any of a variety of outputs. Outputs of the publisher may include books, sound recordings, newspapers, web pages, movies, prayer cards, collages/montages, and the like. The publisher is also operable to automatically generate a biographical text about a deceased friend or relative of the user, based on inputs and selections provided by the user. The publisher may also provide voice-overs for movies automatically generated using image input, audio input, and selections provided by the user. | 07-05-2012 |
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20100314274 | MULTIPLE SEALED BEVERAGE VESSELS IN A CASE - A consumer packaged good includes a case, a plurality of translucent vessels vertically stacked within the case, a beverage stored in each of the plurality of the vessels and a barrier sealed to each vessel for containing the beverage in the respective vessel. The case includes a base wall and at least one side wall extending upwardly from the base wall. The plurality of translucent vessels are surrounded by the sidewall. Each vessel includes an opening for drinking from the vessel and a base surface for supporting the vessel on an associated support surface. The barrier seals to each vessel for covering the opening and containing the beverage in the respective vessel. The barrier is peelable from the vessel without destroying the vessel to provide access to the beverage stored in the vessel. | 12-16-2010 |
20110168594 | MULTIPLE SEALED BEVERAGE VESSELS IN A CASE - A consumer packaged good includes a case, a plurality of translucent vessels vertically stacked within the case, a beverage stored in each of the plurality of the vessels and a barrier sealed to each vessel for containing the beverage in the respective vessel. The case includes a base wall and at least one side wall extending upwardly from the base wall. The plurality of translucent vessels are surrounded by the sidewall. Each vessel includes an opening for drinking from the vessel and a base surface for supporting the vessel on an associated support surface. The barrier seals to each vessel for covering the opening and containing the beverage in the respective vessel. The barrier is peelable from the vessel without destroying the vessel to provide access to the beverage stored in the vessel. | 07-14-2011 |
20130062238 | MULTIPLE SEALED BEVERAGE VESSELS IN A CASE - A consumer packaged good includes a case, a plurality of translucent vessels vertically stacked within the case, a beverage stored in each of the plurality of the vessels and a barrier sealed to each vessel for containing the beverage in the respective vessel. The case includes a base wall and at least one side wall extending upwardly from the base wall. The plurality of translucent vessels are surrounded by the sidewall. Each vessel includes an opening for drinking from the vessel and a base surface for supporting the vessel on an associated support surface. The barrier seals to each vessel for covering the opening and containing the beverage in the respective vessel. The barrier is peelable from the vessel without destroying the vessel to provide access to the beverage stored in the vessel. | 03-14-2013 |
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20090118150 | Process for Preparing Polymers and Compositions Thereof - The present invention provides a process for preparing a polymer, employing the steps of: (1) contacting a free radical initiator; a chain transfer agent containing a thiocarbonyl thio group and a free radical leaving group; and a radically polymerisable monomer, to form a polymer chain; and (2) contacting the polymer chain of step (1) with at least one of a polyvalent coupling agent, a polymerisation inhibitor, a grafting acylating agent, an amine and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further provides compositions and uses for the polymer. | 05-07-2009 |
20100004149 | Crosslinked Polymer - The present invention provides a lubricating composition comprising: (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; and (b) a crosslinked polymer derived from monomers comprising: (i) 0.001 wt % to 7 wt % of a di- or higher functional crosslinking monomer; (ii) 30 wt % or higher of a hydrocarbyl-substituted (meth)acrylic monomer, wherein each hydrocarbyl contains greater than 8 carbon atoms; and (iii) 0 wt % to 40 wt % of a hydrocarbyl-substituted (meth)acrylic monomer, wherein each hydrocarbyl contains 8 or fewer carbon atoms. The invention further provides a method of preparing the crosslinked polymer and its use in a lubricating composition for lubricating an internal combustion engine. | 01-07-2010 |
20120220506 | Star Polymer and Lubricating Composition Thereof - The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a star polymer that has at least two inner blocks, at least one of which is in turn bonded to one or more outer blocks. The invention further relates to methods of lubricating a mechanical device with the lubricating composition. | 08-30-2012 |
20130310291 | Process for Preparing Polymers and Compositions Thereof - The present invention provides a process for preparing a polymer, employing the steps of: (1) contacting a free radical initiator; a chain transfer agent containing a thiocarbonyl thio group and a free radical leaving group; and a radically polymerisable monomer, to form a polymer chain; and (2) contacting the polymer chain of step (1) with at least one of a polyvalent coupling agent, a polymerisation inhibitor, a grafting acylating agent, an amine and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further provides compositions and uses for the polymer. | 11-21-2013 |
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20100330020 | Aminosilicone Containing Detergent Compositions and Methods of Using Same - The instant disclosure relates to cleaning and/or treatment compositions, such as fabric care, hair care and skin care compositions, containing an aminosilicone, one or more anionic surfactants and one or more deposition aids. The disclosed compositions have improved rheology and performance. The disclosed compositions may provide one or more fabric care benefits including, for example, fabric softness and/or an anti-wrinkle benefit. Methods of making and using the compositions are also disclosed. | 12-30-2010 |
20120083438 | Aminosilicone Containing Detergent Compositions and Methods of Using Same - The instant disclosure relates to cleaning and/or treatment compositions, such as fabric care, hair care and skin care compositions, containing an aminosilicone, one or more anionic surfactants and one or more deposition aids. The disclosed compositions have improved rheology and performance. The disclosed compositions may provide one or more fabric care benefits including, for example, fabric softness and/or an anti-wrinkle benefit. Methods of making and using the compositions are also disclosed. | 04-05-2012 |
20120137448 | CARE COMPOSITIONS - The instant disclosure relates to methods of making compositions comprising polyglycerol esters (PGEs) and a fabric softening active. Such compositions and methods of using such compositions are also disclosed. Such compositions have a structural state designed to include a significant amount swollen lamellar bi-layers comprising a combination of a plurality of softener actives. Thus, the composition has a thermodynamically favorable state that minimizes certain drawbacks and allows additional advantages to be obtained. | 06-07-2012 |
20120142578 | FABRIC CARE COMPOSITION - The instant disclosure relates to compositions comprising glycerol esters. Methods of making and using such compositions are also disclosed. | 06-07-2012 |
20120142579 | METHOD OF MAKING A FABRIC CARE COMPOSITION - The instant disclosure relates to methods of making compositions comprising glycerol esters and a fabric softening active. Methods of using such compositions are also disclosed. | 06-07-2012 |
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20080280540 | METHOD FOR BIOPSY DEVICE NEEDLE TIP - A biopsy device having a cannula with a distal tip is disclosed. The distal tip includes a blade, and can be a unitary metal injection molded component including a base and a blade. The blade can have a hardness of at least 40 HRC. The blade can be hardened, polished, and then honed to provide a sharp leading edge. | 11-13-2008 |
20080281224 | BIOPSY DEVICE NEEDLE TIP - A biopsy device having a cannula with a distal tip is disclosed. The distal tip includes a blade, and can be a unitary metal injection molded component including a base and a blade. The blade has a hardness of at least 40 HRC. The blade can be hardened, polished, and then honed to provide a sharp leading edge. | 11-13-2008 |
20090131819 | User Interface On Biopsy Device - A biopsy device includes a probe and holster that may be coupled together. The probe includes a cannula with a transverse opening and a cutter within the cannula. The holster includes a mechanism that is operable to rotate and translate the cutter within the cannula. In one example, the holster also includes a user interface having buttons and indicators. The indicators may indicate, e.g., the longitudinal position of the cutter within the cannula and an error condition. The buttons may be operable to, e.g., selectively and incrementally adjust the longitudinal position of the cutter within the cannula, initiate a sampling cycle, initiate a clear probe cycle, and initiate a lateral vacuum cycle. The user interface may also include a trigger operable to cock and fire the cannula into tissue. The user interface may be provided as one or more membranes on one or more sidewalls of the holster. | 05-21-2009 |
20090216152 | Needle Tip For Biopsy Device - A biopsy device includes a body portion, a tip, at least one blade, and a cutter. The cannula defines at least one lumen. The cannula has a transverse aperture configured to receive tissue. The tip is located at the distal end of the cannula, and may include at least two concave surfaces. The blade extends longitudinally from the tip. A second blade may also extend longitudinally from the tip. Blades may be axially staggered relative to the cannula. Blades may also have lengths that differ from one another. In addition, a blade may have a pointed distal end, or may have a curved distal edge. The configuration of the blade and tip may provide reduced force to penetrate tissue. The blade and tip may produce a cut length that is greater than or equal to the length of the outer perimeter of the cannula. | 08-27-2009 |
20140276037 | BIOPSY SITE MARKER APPLIER - A marker delivery device comprises a marker deployer cannula, a push rod, a biopsy site marker, and a ramped tip. The marker deployer cannula may have a marker exit in communication with an interior lumen of the cannula. The marker exit may comprise a distal end with a ramped surface. The biopsy site marker may be configured with a plurality of edges. The plurality of edges may be configured to engage at least a portion of the interior lumen of the cannula. The ramped tip may comprise a first ramped surface and a second ramped surface, the second ramped surface may align with the ramped surface of the distal end of the marker exit. The push rod may be used to push the biopsy site marker up the ramped tip and through the marker exit. | 09-18-2014 |
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20100281805 | FIRE RESISTANT COMPOSITE DOOR ASSEMBLY - A fire resistant door assembly is disclosed comprising a pair of horizontal rails, a pair of vertical stiles, first and second door skins, and a foam core. The first and second door skins are made from a molded fiberglass material that includes aluminum trihydroxide, which provides a degree of ultraviolet light resistance as well as fire resistance. The foam core is made from a polyurethane foam qualified to ASTM E84, Class I, while the stiles and rails are made from a polyvinylchloride material. The resulting door assembly is made from 100% composite material, provide a high degree of durability, while resulting in a door that maintains its structural integrity and resistance to smoke and fire in accordance with state and local building codes. | 11-11-2010 |
20130228271 | FIRE RESISTANT COMPOSITE DOOR ASSEMBLY - A fire resistant door assembly is disclosed comprising a pair of horizontal rails, a pair of vertical stiles, first and second door skins, and a foam core. The first and second door skins are made from a molded fiberglass material that includes aluminum trihydroxide, which provides a degree of ultraviolet light resistance as well as fire resistance. The foam core is made from a polyurethane foam qualified to ASTM E84, Class I, while the stiles and rails are made from a polyvinylchloride material. The resulting door assembly is made from 100% composite material, provide a high degree of durability, while resulting in a door that maintains its structural integrity and resistance to smoke and fire in accordance with state and local building codes. | 09-05-2013 |
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20080209733 | Shaving system - A shaving system including a handle, a first head and a second head. The handle includes a power source and a head attachment member. The first head includes a rotating member. The first head is attachable to the handle by the head attachment member. The power source supplies power to the first head to rotate the rotating member. The second head includes a plurality of razor blades. The second head is attachable to the handle by the head attachment member. | 09-04-2008 |
20090263174 | Package For Dispensing A Personal Care Product - A package for dispensing a liquid personal care product, the package comprising: a body for grasping with a user's hand; an applicator comprising an applicator base and a skin-contacting portion extending from the applicator base to a first height; a dispensing conduit through which a liquid personal care product is dispensable from the body, wherein the dispensing conduit comprises a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end comprises an inlet that is in fluid communication with the body, wherein the distal end extends from the applicator base to a second height that is less than the first height; and a flow-restricting member associated with the dispensing conduit. | 10-22-2009 |
20090263175 | Package For Lathering A Personal Care Product - A package for lathering a liquid personal care product, the package comprising: (a) a body for grasping with a user's hand, wherein the body comprises a horizontal plane defining a first cross-sectional shape; and (b) an applicator comprising a skin-contacting portion, wherein the skin-contacting portion comprises a horizontal plane defining a second cross-sectional shape; wherein each of the first cross-sectional shape and the second cross-sectional shape comprises a major dimension oriented along a first axis and a minor dimension oriented along a second axis, and wherein the major dimensions are greater than the minor dimensions. | 10-22-2009 |
20100239358 | BRUSH HEAD FOR USE ON A CONTAINER FOR DISPENSING A COMPOSITION - A brush for providing a composition to a surface comprising: a base; a plurality of bristles, said plurality of bristles having a distal end and a proximal end, wherein said distal end is functionally attached to the base; wherein the distal end has a greater bristle density than the proximal end wherein said plurality of bristles forms at least one flow path from said distal end towards said proximal end. | 09-23-2010 |
20110259359 | Device For Dispensing A Personal Care Product - A device for dispensing a personal care product onto skin comprising: a brush head comprising a base and a plurality of bristles, and a device body operatively connected to said brush head about said base, said device body comprising: an outer container; an at least partially expanded collapsible bag disposed in the outer container, an elastic member surrounding at least a portion of the collapsible bag such that the elastic member is stretched axially and radially, the elastic member being constructed of an elastically extensible material that permits the transfer of infrared radiation through at least a portion of the elastic member; at least one fluid dispensing conduit in fluid communication with said collapsible bag, extending through said base. | 10-27-2011 |
20110272320 | Aerosol Shave Composition Comprising A Hydrophobical Agent Forming At Least One Microdroplet - An aerosol shave composition, preferably a post foaming shave gel, comprising a hydrophobic agent, such as a silicone, in the form of a microdroplet having a particle size from about 0.15 microns to about 10 microns. | 11-10-2011 |
20120301210 | BRUSH FOR USE WITH A COMPOSITION - A brush suitable for use as part of a product dispensing container which includes various characteristics which provide desirable product performance during use. | 11-29-2012 |
20140287007 | AEROSOL SHAVE COMPOSITION COMPRISING A HYDROPHOBICAL AGENT FORMING AT LEAST ONE MICRODROPLET - An aerosol shave composition, preferably a post foaming shave gel, comprising a hydrophobic agent, such as a silicone, in the form of a microdroplet having a particle size from about 0.15 microns to about 10 microns. | 09-25-2014 |
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20120144870 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MOISTURE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF GLASS FIBER INSULATION - Apparatus, systems and methods for monitoring and controlling the amount of moisture introduced into the forming hood area in the manufacture of mineral fiber insulation products. Moisture from coolant liquids, binder dispersions and binder diluents are all introduced deliberately into a forming hood; ambient moisture and water from combustion are additional sources. A series of global variable control valves, one for each fluid system; as well as individual variable control valves for each fiberizing unit are provided with associated meters. Sensors monitor fibrous pack conditions and ambient conditions and provide inputs to the valve control system. A specific 3-ring liquid dispensing system is also disclosed. | 06-14-2012 |
20130152638 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MOISTURE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF GLASS FIBER INSULATION - Apparatus, systems and methods for monitoring and controlling the amount of moisture introduced into the forming hood area in the manufacture of mineral fiber insulation products. Moisture from coolant liquids, binder dispersions and binder diluents are all introduced deliberately into a forming hood; ambient moisture and water from combustion are additional sources. A series of global variable control valves, one for each fluid system; as well as individual variable control valves for each fiberizing unit are provided with associated meters. Sensors monitor fibrous pack conditions and ambient conditions and provide inputs to the valve control system. A specific 3-ring liquid dispensing system is also disclosed. | 06-20-2013 |
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