03rd week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 52 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150018144 | FOAM DART HAVING A SAFETY CAP - A dart is disclosed that may comprise an elongate dart body, a base, and a cap. The elongate dart body may have a first end, a second end, and an interior cavity, which can be a bore. The base may include a mount and a stem inserted into the interior bore of the dart body at the first end of the dart. The cap may be attached to the base and may have a flexible, substantially bulbous-shaped head portion and an interior post so that the head portion may be configured to deform upon an impact. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018145 | FRONT DERAILLEUR - A front derailleur is provided for mounting to a bicycle having a crank axis. The front derailleur is provided with a base member, a chain guide and a link mechanism. The base member is mounted on the bicycle for positioning in a predetermined adjustment direction. The chain guide guides the chain. The link mechanism movably couples the chain guide to the base member. The link mechanism includes a first link member pivotally arranged in relation to the base member about a first link axis and pivotally arranged in relation to the chain guide about a second link axis. The first link axis and the second link axis are arranged non-parallel and non-orthogonal to the predetermined adjustment direction when viewed from the axial direction of the crank axis in a state where the base member is mounted to the bicycle. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018146 | FRONT DERAILLEUR - A front derailleur is attachable to a bicycle with a frame in which a fixing bore is provided. The front derailleur basically includes a base member, a chain guide and a link mechanism. The base member has an attaching bore for attaching the base member to a fixing bore of a frame by a fastening member. The chain guide configured to guide a chain. The link mechanism movably couples the chain guide to the base member. The base member is disposed with respect to the chain guide such that at least a part of the attaching bore is disposed in front of the chain guide and above the chain guide while the front derailleur is in a state in which the base member is attached to the frame. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018147 | ARTICULATED CHAIN WITH LOW-FRICTION LINK PLATE BACK - An articulated chain having alternating inner and outer chain links connected by hinge, having a running direction, each inner link comprising a link plate and each outer link comprising two link plates and two hinge pins interconnecting, each hinge pin rotationally fixed in an opening of the associated outer link plates and extending through an opening of the associated inner link to form a chain hinge, the links having plate backs for contact with a tensioning or guide rail. The link plate back comprises a leading area viewed in the running direction and an adjoining trailing area, the leading area extending substantially parallel to a plane projected between center lines of pin openings and hinge openings, respectively, and the trailing area extending from a part of the link plates at an angle to the plane projected between the center lines, the vertex of the angle pointing in the running direction. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018148 | Belt Tensioning Device for Being Used With a Starter Generator - A belt tensioning device for a belt drive which comprises a driving machine with a driving belt pulley drivable by a driveshaft around a driving axis, and a plurality of further belt pulleys and with an infinite belt which is wrapped around the driving belt pulley and the further belt pulleys wherein the belt tensioning device comprises a housing in which two tensioning arms are supported so as to be pivotable around a common pivot axis, in which tensioning arms there are supported tensioning rollers with axes of rotation extending parallel to the driving axis, wherein the tensioning arms are supported relative to one another by spring means, wherein, with the driving belt pulley mounted at the driving machine, the housing can be mounted in that, in an annular region surrounding the driveshaft of the driving belt pulley, the housing is contact-free relative to the driving machine. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018149 | CHAIN GUIDE AND CHAIN TRANSMISSION DEVICE - A chain guide includes a guide base ( | 2015-01-15 |
20150018150 | LAMINATED SPROCKET ASSEMBLY - A laminated sprocket assembly is provided formed of a plurality of layers that are connected together. Each of the layers is a stamped sheet metal layer having a plurality of spaced apart teeth located around a periphery thereof. The teeth in the plurality of connected layers are aligned. At least one of voids, channels, openings, or recesses are located in or between at least some of the layers for receiving and holding lubricating oil. This reduces noise and wear. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018151 | SPROCKET MODULE FOR A BICYCLE AND SPROCKET ASSEMBLY COMPRISING SUCH A MODULE - A sprocket module for a bicycle has at least two sprockets fixedly coupled one another. At least one first sprocket of the at least two sprockets comprises engagement portion to a freewheel body of a hub for a bicycle rear wheel. A second sprocket of the module lacks the engagement portion and is supported on the freewheel body through the aforementioned at least one first sprocket. The module allows strong and low-weight sprocket assemblies to be made. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018152 | HYBRID VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL DEVICE - A drive control device for a hybrid vehicle is provided with a differential device including four rotary elements; and an engine, first and second electric motors and an output rotary member which are respectively connected to said four rotary elements. One of said four rotary elements is constituted by a rotary component of a first differential mechanism and a rotary component of a second differential mechanism selectively connected through a clutch, and one of the rotary components is selectively fixed to a stationary member through a brake. Said drive control device reengages the brake after an engagement capacity of the brake is temporarily reduced at the time of accelerating operation during decelerating running in a motor drive mode with the brake placed in an engaged state. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018153 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A POWER SPLIT CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION AND A POWER SPLIT CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A power split continuously variable transmission is provided including a variator unit having a first and a second variable displacement hydrostatic machine and a planetary gear unit. The power split continuously variable transmission is arranged to be controlled to perform a simultaneous reduction of displacements of the first and second variable displacement hydrostatic machines during at least a part of a lock up state of the power split continuously variable transmission. A method of operating such a transmission is also provided. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018154 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - Components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable transmissions (CVT) having a control system adapted to facilitate a change in the ratio of a CVT are described. In one embodiment, a control system includes a stator plate configured to have a plurality of radially offset slots. Various traction planet assemblies and stator plates can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of a CVT. In some embodiments, the traction planet assemblies include planet axles configured to cooperate with the stator plate. In one embodiment, the stator plate is configured to rotate and apply a skew condition to each of the planet axles. In some embodiments, a stator driver is operably coupled to the stator plate. Embodiments of a traction sun are adapted to cooperate with other components of the CVT to support operation and/or functionality of the CVT. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018155 | TORQUE LIMITER RESPONSIVE TO OUTPUT TORQUE - A torque limiter limits transmission of torque between an input shaft an output shaft. The torque limiter may be incorporated in a geared rotary actuator for actuating an aircraft control surface. The torque limiter is responsive to output torque associated with the output shaft instead of input torque associated with the input shaft. The torque limiter includes a structural ground and a gear assembly for transmitting rotational motion of the input shaft to the output shaft. The gear assembly includes a reference gear coupled to the structural ground such that movement of the reference gear relative to the structural ground is dependent upon an output torque at the output shaft. The reference gear is stationary relative to the structural ground when the output torque is below an output torque limit, and the reference gear moves relative the structural ground when the output torque exceeds the output torque limit. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018156 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A family of transmission gearing arrangements provides a plurality of forward speed ratios and one or more reverse speed ratios by selective engagement of shift elements in various combinations. An input and an output are provided. Three planetary gear sets are located at an offset position relative to the input axis and the output axis. Axis transfer gears are provided to transfer rotational energy from the input to one of the planetary gear sets, and from one of the planetary gear sets to the output. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018157 | MULTI-RATIO TRANSMISSION - A transmission with nine forward and one reverse gear having four planetary gearsets, eight shafts and six shifting elements. The sun gears of gearsets (P | 2015-01-15 |
20150018158 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DEVICE - An automatic transmission device that changes a relative speed between an input and output member. The transmission configured with a first planetary gear mechanism including first to third rotary elements, a second planetary gear mechanism including fourth to sixth rotary elements, a third planetary gear mechanism including seventh to ninth rotary elements, and a fourth planetary gear mechanism including tenth to twelfth rotary elements. A first coupling between the third and eighth rotary element, a second coupling between the fifth and eleventh rotary element, a third coupling between the sixth and twelfth rotary element, a fourth coupling between the seventh and tenth rotary element. A first clutch between the first and third coupling, a second clutch between the first rotary element and the third coupling element, a third clutch between the first and fourth rotary element. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018159 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DEVICE - An automatic transmission for adjusting the relative speed between an input and output member. The transmission being configured with four planetary gears, the first having first to third rotary elements, the second having fourth to sixth rotary elements, the third having seventh to ninth rotary elements, the fourth having tenth to twelfth rotary elements. Three couplings between (i) first and sixth rotary elements, (ii) second and fifth rotary elements, and (iii) eighth and twelfth rotary elements. Three clutches are provided between (i) the second coupling and input member, (ii) third coupling and input member, and (iii) seventh rotary element and input member. Three brakes are provided at (i) the fourth rotary element, (ii) third coupling element, and (iii) tenth rotary element. The output member is connected to the third rotary element. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018160 | MULTI-STAGE PLANETARY VEHICLE TRANSMISSION - A multi-gear transmission having a housing, planetary gearsets, shafts and shifting elements. Input shaft ( | 2015-01-15 |
20150018161 | MULTI-RATIO TRANSMISSION - A multi-stage transmission with nine forward and one reverse gear includes four planetary gearsets, shafts and shifting elements. The sun gear of gearset (P | 2015-01-15 |
20150018162 | MULTI-RATIO TRANSMISSION - The transmission with nine forward and one reverse gear includes four planetary gearsets, eight shafts and six shifting elements, the sun gear of gearset (P | 2015-01-15 |
20150018163 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION WITH AN ENGINE START/STOP ENABLER - A transmission includes an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, and a plurality of torque transmitting mechanisms that are selectively engageable to establish at least ten forward speed ratios and at least one reverse speed ratio between the input member and the output member. The transmission further includes one or more locking mechanisms that engage one or more of the plurality of torque transmitting mechanisms during a start/stop event. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018164 | MULTI-RATIO TRANSMISSION - A multi-stage transmission with eight forward and one reverse gear, including input and output shafts, planetary gear sets, gear stages shift elements and shafts. The input shaft couples the carrier of gearset (P | 2015-01-15 |
20150018165 | MULTI-RATIO TRANSMISSION - A multistage transmission with eight forward and one reverse gear, including input and output shafts, planetary gearsets, gear stages, shift elements and shafts. The input shaft couples the carrier of gearset (P | 2015-01-15 |
20150018166 | MULTI-SPEED PLANETARY VEHICLE TRANSMISSION - A multi-gear planetary transmission for a vehicle having four planetary gearsets (RS | 2015-01-15 |
20150018167 | ELECTRIC AUTOMOBILE DRIVE APPARATUS - Construction of an electric automobile drive apparatus is realized in which the relationship of the traveling speed and acceleration of a vehicle can be made smooth and closer to the ideal, and the transmission efficiency can be maintained. A bypass gear-transmission mechanism | 2015-01-15 |
20150018168 | MAGNETIC GEARS, AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A magnetic gear may comprise a first gear member comprising a plurality of permanent magnets arranged to have a first number of magnetic pole pairs and a second gear member positioned relative to the first gear member. The second gear member may comprise a plurality of individually rotatable magnetized elements each driven and synchronized with one another to selectively generate a second number of magnetic pole pairs that differs from the first number of magnetic pole pairs. The magnetic gear may further comprise a plurality of interpole elements positioned between the first and second gear members. The plurality of interpole elements may be disposed to harmonically couple the magnetic pole pairs of the first gear member with the magnetic pole pairs of the second gear member for each selectively generated second number of magnetic pole pairs. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018169 | CONTACT AND SEPARATING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A contact and separating device includes a roller member disposed to be capable of being contacted to an abutted member, a bearing member supporting the roller member and configured to be movable together with the roller member in a contact and separation direction with respect to the abutted member, and a biasing member biasing the roller member toward the abutted member through the bearing member. The contact and separating device further includes a separation member holding the roller member and the abutted member in a separation state where the roller member is separated from the abutted member against a biasing force of the biasing member by engaging with the bearing member in the separation state, and a release member releasing engagement between the bearing member and the separation member by moving the separation member. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018170 | HYBRID DRIVE FOR A WATER VEHICLE - A hybrid drive for a watercraft, including a primary drive motor, which is situated inside the watercraft and drives a drive shaft, and an above-water transmission, which is situated after the drive shaft and has a transmission housing, for driving a vertical shaft branching off from the above-water transmission, as well as an electric secondary drive motor, which has a stator and a rotor and is able to drive the vertical shaft in addition to or alternatively to the primary drive motor. The secondary drive motor can be embodied with a hollow shaft and the stator of this motor can be coupled in a torsionally rigid fashion to the transmission housing of the above-water transmission. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018171 | CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR SOLENOID VALVE - A control device for a solenoid valve that controls a solenoid valve included in a hydraulic control device using a control signal set through feedback control such that an actual current that flows through a solenoid of the solenoid valve matches a command current, including a command current setting device for setting the command current within a range of an upper-limit current. The command current setting device is operable for changing the upper-limit current from a first upper-limit value to a second upper-limit value that is smaller than the first upper-limit value in accordance with a reduction in voltage of a battery that supplies electric power to the solenoid. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018172 | SMART TRANSMISSION SHIFT DELAY METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CLIMATE CONTROL FOR A VEHICLE - A method and system for the cancellation of transmission shift delay as a function of an optimum target temperature is disclosed. Once the pre-selected optimum target is achieved the shift delay is cancelled and the transmission is upshifted. Thus the disclosed inventive concept is based the cancellation of the shift delay on achieving climate control air conditioning comfort targets. Such comfort targets could include one or more of the measured HVAC evaporator temperature, the HVAC discharge temperature, or the in-vehicle cabin temperatures. When a temperature sensor measuring the selected temperature reaches the pre-selected target temperature the shift delay may be cancelled and the transmission may be upshifted, thus maximizing passenger comfort while minimizing fuel consumption. Having the shift delay based upon the achievement of specific measurable comfort targets in the form of target temperatures rather than a set time period allows optimization between cabin comfort and fuel efficiency. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018173 | ELLIPSE EXERCISER WITH INCLINATION ADJUSTMENT UNIT - An ellipse exerciser includes a base, a rail frame having two rails, an ellipse unit having two pedals and two roller units, and an adjustment unit having a bottom part and a support frame. The roller units are moved along the rails of the rail frame. The bottom part has two slots and each slot has teeth. Two guide boards are pivotably connected to the two respective outsides of the bottom part. Each guide board is connected with a spring. The support frame has a rod and two ends of the rod are respectively engaged with the slots. The guide boards each have a stop portion to guide the rods. When the support frame is rotated to different angular positions relative to the bottom part, the rods are engaged with different teeth so as to adjust the inclination of the rails. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018174 | Multi-mount heavy bag with: sculpted body side, extended head like appendage, contours and developed striking areas. - A multi-mount heavy bag designed for a single user for striking with the intent of developing and conditioning users muscles and skill with at least one unique sculpted body side having contoured features and developed striking areas with at least one forward extended head like appendage that creates for the user a unique orientation to the bag simulating an opponent: providing a distinct opponent posture and specific exposed set of target areas. A bag that can be suspended from either the top, or mounted to a surface below that will provide multidirectional movement. A device of three embodiments of construction each has an option of a digital data analysis package that consists of appropriate components and software for: data storage, retrieval and or wireless transmission for displaying a visual and auditory measure of the intensity of the strike and providing analysis and comparison of performance data. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018175 | FITNESS HOOP HAVING VARIABLE IMPACT FORCE - An exercise device including a hoop made primarily of two elements, a softer inner element and a more rigid outer element. The inner element of the hoop has a plurality of shock absorbing compression chambers projecting inwardly and formed on an inner diameter thereof. The plurality of chambers each have a convex shape formed by a plurality of ribs connected by a connecting member. The chambers are formed at an angle with respect to a diameter of the hoop and have different compression attributes when the hoop is rotated by and about the user's body in the two different possible rotational directions. In this manner, the hoop will require greater exertion to maintain rotation in one direction versus the other, and also, the impact force which the hoop exerts on the user's skin will also differ depending upon the rotation direction. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018176 | EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device is disclosed that is designed to roll. It has an indentation that is adapted to receive a user's spine and two cushioned areas that is adapted to receive the areas of the users back around the spine. The device may be made from several pieces which may be mechanically coupled. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018177 | STANDING-UP TRAINER - A standing-up trainer, in particular for use in rehabilitation for mobilizing persons having limited mobility. In order to adjust a seat base between a sitting position and a standing position, a positioning unit that is adjustable by a drive is provided, and at least one securing device for securing the convalescent is provided. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018178 | AGILITY AND STRENGTH IMPROVEMENT APPARATUS - An exercise balance board is described, containing a platform for a user supported by a resilient, air-filled partial sphere. It contains features which allow users of any size or fitness level to properly exercise muscle groups. The balance board allows a user to exercise upper and lower muscle extremity groups either individually or simultaneously. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018179 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHANGING TOOLS - A machining apparatus has a frame, a magazine holding a plurality of tools, a loader capable of moving the tools between the magazine and a primary transfer position, first and second tool holders each displaceable horizontally and vertically on the frame, and a transfer arm carrying a grab. Each of the tool holders can move into and out of a respective secondary transfer position for switching a tool, one of the tools is removed from the magazine with the loader and moved by the loader into the primary transfer position, then the one tool is transferred position to the grab of the transfer arm. This arm is them pivoted to move the one tool in the grab from the primary transfer position into one of the secondary transfer positions, and then the tool at the one secondary transfer position is transferred from the grab to the respective holder. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018180 | AUTO TOOLS CHANGE WITH SPACE ALLOWANCE FOR TOOL REJECTION OF SPINDLE - An auto tools change with space allowance for tool rejection of spindle includes an arm seat, an arm shaft, a tools change arm, a flat cam, and a driving arm, while the flat cam has a driving groove for driving the driving arm to swing and thus facilitates the tool clamping and tool unclamping. Therein, the driving arm has a tool clamping section having an allowance groove, a first transition section, a tool unclamping section, and a second transition section. Therefore, a larger width of the allowance groove is provided on the driving groove, thereby offering a sliding space for the tools change arm. Thus, a space allowance is produced during tool pushing process, thereby not only preventing the main shaft and the tool from being damaged, but also preventing the tools change arm from deformation. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018181 | CHARGE ROLLER - The present disclosure discloses a new charge roller particularly but not exclusively for charging a photoconductive element in a liquid electro-photograph (LEP) image-forming apparatus. The charge roller includes a cured composition of an aromatic diisocyanate, a polycarbonate polyester polyol, a matte agent, a surface energy modifier, and a conductive agent. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018182 | CHARGE ROLLER - The present disclosure discloses a charge roller ( | 2015-01-15 |
20150018183 | RIDGED PAPER EJECTION ROLLER AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A ridged paper ejection roller according to the present invention conveys a paper sheet in cooperation with a plurality of star wheels disposed apart from each other in a width direction of the paper sheet, and includes a rigid main shaft body and a resin body coated on the main shaft body. The resin body integrally includes a plurality of large diameter-regions that work in conjunction with the respective star wheels to hold therebetween and convey the paper sheet, and small-diameter regions other than the large-diameter regions. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018184 | ROLL COVERING WITH IMPROVED MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND GOOD RECOVERY PERFORMANCE - A roll covering is particularly suitable for a roll for the treatment of a paper web, paperboard web, or any other web of fibrous material in a machine for the production and/or finishing of same. The roll covering encompasses at least one layer formed of a rubber composition which includes at least one (meth)acrylate compound and a rubber component encompassing at least one crosslinked hydrogenated nitrile rubber. The at least one layer has a recovery rate of at least 12 mm/sec. and/or a maximal degree of plastic deformation of 0.9%, and, further, a tensile strength of at least 17 N/mm | 2015-01-15 |
20150018185 | ROLL FOR HOT ROLLING - A roll for hot-rolling includes a body, wherein at least a part of an envelope surface of the body is made of a high speed steel that with reference to its chemical composition consists of the following elements, in weight %: 1-3 Carbon (C), 3-6 Chromium (Cr), 0-7 Molybdenum (Mo), 0-15 Tungsten (W), 3-14 Vanadium (V), 0-10 Cobalt (Co), 0-3 Niobium (Nb), 0-0.5 Nitrogen (N), 0.2-1 Yttrium (Y), and remainder iron (Fe) and unavoidable impurities. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018186 | MANUFACTURING APPARATUS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR CLEANING WEB MEMBER - There is provided a manufacturing apparatus for manufacturing a cleaning web member by intermittently cutting a continuous web member at a product pitch in a transport direction, the continuous web member having a base sheet continuous in the transport direction and a fiber bundle placed on and secured to the base sheet with a direction of fibers being along the transport direction. The manufacturing apparatus includes: an intermittent transport mechanism; a cutter mechanism; a sensor; and a control section. The control section controls a transport amount related to the intermittent transport by the intermittent transport mechanism based on information of the displacement amount output from the sensor. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018187 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING FILTER MATERIAL TO A FILTER ROD FORMING MACHINE - A method and a device for supplying filter material to a filter rod forming machine having a peripheral axial portion and a central axial portion, according to which a flat band of filter material, obtained working a single “tow”, is longitudinally cut in at least two strips, each of which is fed to a respective pneumatic device adapted to transform the respective strip in a respective cord. The cords are then fed to an inlet of the forming machine at positions evenly distributed about the central axial portion for forming the peripheral axial portion. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018188 | FOIL PROCESSING DEVICE - A foil processing device comprises at least two supply units for supplying at least two foils for processing, a processing unit for processing the at least two foils to each other and a transport unit for transporting the foils from the supply unit to the processing unit. At least one of the foils is segmented comprising mechanically weak zones separating subsequent foil segments for enabling real-time correction of a relative position between the foils. The transport unit includes at least two support members for supporting at least two subsequent segments of the segmented foil. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018189 | CONVERTING MACHINE - A system that converts sheet material into packaging templates includes a converting assembly that performs conversion functions, such as cutting, creasing, and scoring, on the sheet material as the sheet material moves through the converting machine in a first direction. The converting assembly may be mounted on a frame such that the converting assembly is elevated above a support surface. One or more longhead converting tools performs conversion functions on the sheet material in a first direction and a crosshead converting tool performs conversion functions on the sheet material in a second direction in order to create packaging templates. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018190 | Solid bowl screw-type centrifuge - A solid bowl screw-type centrifuge used to continually separate a composition of substances with different densities includes a rotor drum, rotatable about a horizontal axis, with a cylindrical drum section and a conical drum section, and a conveying screw mounted therein, rotating about the same axis, with a helical vane attached to a hollow shaft for transporting the heavy phase to discharge openings in the conical drum section. On a front wall closing the cylindrical drum section, at least one outflow opening for the light phase is provided with a device for setting the fluid level. The device for setting the fluid level is composed of a control element with a system for braking or accelerating the fluid particles of the light phase, which is rotatively driven at a speed different to the drum speed and releases a flow through an annular clearance to the inner wall of the drum. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018191 | CLEANING IN PLACE SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF CLEANING A CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATOR - A cleaning in place system for a centrifugal separator and a method of cleaning a centrifugal separator are disclosed. The centrifugal separator includes a rotor having a separation space, a separator inlet and a first separator outlet. The first separator outlet includes an outlet pump configured to provide a flow of fluid from the first separator outlet. The cleaning in place system further includes a container for cleaning fluid, a cleaning fluid pump for providing cleaning fluid from the container to the separator inlet, such as an eductor. The cleaning in place system is configured to receive a flow of fluid from the first separator outlet and that the cleaning fluid pump is configured to pump cleaning fluid from the container to the separator inlet by means of the received flow of fluid. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018192 | CENTRIFUGAL CAPTURE SYSTEM - A particle capture system that can be used in the context of a lab-on-a-chip platform for particle- and cell-based assays is described. The system comprises a capture chamber comprising a plurality of capture sites, the capture sites defining a capture area configured to receive individual particles travelling within the capture chamber. By rotating the chamber, the individual particles are biased towards the capture sites where they may be captured. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018193 | GLASS-CERAMIC AS DIELECTRIC IN THE HIGH-FREQUENCY RANGE - A glass-ceramic is disclosed, this glass-ceramic includes at least the following constituents (in mol % on oxide basis): SiO | 2015-01-15 |
20150018194 | Glass Compositions, Fiberizable Glass Compositions, And Glass Fibers Made Therefrom - The present invention relates generally to glass compositions incorporating rare earth oxides. In one embodiment, a glass composition suitable for fiber forming comprises 51-65 weight percent SiO | 2015-01-15 |
20150018195 | CERAMIC FOAM - The invention relates to a method for preparing a ceramic material, in particular porcelain, having a porous, foam-like structure, comprising the steps of providing a clay composition comprising kaolin clay; alkali metal salt and/or alkaline earth metal salt, or a mixture thereof; a plastic mineral clay; and a frit; and water; shaping said composition in a mould; drying said composition in said mould by subjecting it to temperatures below 140° C.; firing said composition in said mould by subjecting it to temperatures within the range of 700-1200° C. The invention also pertains to objects made of this foamed ceramic material. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018196 | 5A Molecular Sieve Adsorbent and Method for Preparation of the Same - The present invention provides an adsorbent and a method for preparation of the adsorbent, wherein, the average crystal grain diameter of 5A molecular sieves in the adsorbent is 0.2-2.1 nm; measured on the basis of the dry weight of the adsorbent, the content of 5A molecular sieves in the adsorbent is 92 wt. % or higher; the breaking ratio of the adsorbent at 250N is 9% or lower. The method for preparation of the adsorbent comprises: processing a powder material that contains 4A molecular sieves and a binder source by roll forming to obtain beads; drying and calcining the beads to obtain matrix beads; pre-wetting the matrix beads and then processing the matrix beads by crystal transformation so that the binder in the matrix beads is essentially transformed into 4A molecular sieves, to obtain 4A molecular sieve beads; washing the 4A molecular sieve beads with water and then processing the 4A molecular sieve beads by calcium exchange to obtain 5A molecular sieve beads; washing the 5A molecular sieve beads with water and then drying and calcining the 5A molecular sieve beads. The adsorbent provided in the present invention has advantages such as high adsorptive capacity and adsorption efficiency for n-alkanes and high strength. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018197 | Zinc (1-Methylimidazole)bis(2-Ethylhexanoate) Complex Catalyzed Coating Material Composition - Described are coating material compositions comprising an isocyanate group-containing component, a hydroxyl group-containing component, and a zinc (1-methylimidazole)bis(2-ethylhexanoate) complex. Also described is the use of a zinc (1-methylimidazole)bis(2-ethylhexanoate) complex as a catalyst system for the urethane reaction in coating material compositions. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018198 | METHOD FOR PREPARING CATALYSTS FOR PRODUCING ALCOHOLS FROM SYNTHESIS GAS - The present invention relates to a method of preparing catalysts based on molybdenum sulphide, with an alkaline promoter incorporated, said catalysts being employed in the production of alcohols, especially ethanol, from synthesis gas. The method involves reaction of molybdenum hexacarbonyl (Mo(CO) | 2015-01-15 |
20150018199 | WC/CNT, WC/CNT/Pt Composite Material and Preparation Process Therefor and Use Thereof - Disclosed are WC/CNT, WC/CNT/Pt composite material and preparation process therefor and use thereof. The WC/CNT/Pt composite material comprises mesoporous spherical tungsten carbide with diameter of 1-5 microns, carbon nanotubes and platinum nanoparticles, with the carbon nanotubes growing on the surface of the mesoporous spherical tungsten carbide and expanding outward, and the platinum nanoparticles growing on the surfaces of the mesoporous spherical tungsten carbide and carbon nanotubes. The WC/CNT composite material comprises mesoporous spherical tungsten carbide with diameter of 1-5 microns, and carbon nanotubes growing on the surface of the mesoporous spherical tungsten carbide and expanding outward. The WC/CNT/Pt composite material can be used as an electro-catalyst in a methanol flue battery, significantly improving the catalytic conversion rate and the service life of the catalyst. The WC/CNT composite material can be used as an electro-catalyst in the electro-reduction of a nitro aromatic compound, significantly improving the efficiency of organic electro-synthesis. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018200 | Using Immiscible Liquid-Liquid Systems to Control the Dealloying of Non-Noble Metals From alloy Particles Containing Noble Metals - A method of controlling the de-alloying of metal alloy particles for fuel cell catalyst layers includes a step of forming a two-phase liquid system that comprises a first liquid and a second liquid. The first liquid is immiscible with the second liquid and the second liquid contains an acid. Metal alloy particles are added to the two-phase system to form a particle-containing liquid mixture. The particle-containing liquid mixture is agitated such that etched metal alloy particles are formed. The resulting etched metal alloy particles are then advantageously used to form fuel cell catalyst layers. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018201 | Process for Producing Carbon Nanofibers and/or Carbon Nanotubes - The invention is directed to a process for producing carbon nanofibers and/or carbon nanotubes, which process comprises pyrolysing a particulate cellulosic and/or carbohydrate substrate that has been impregnated with a compound of an element or elements, the metal or alloy, respectively, of which is capable of forming carbides, in a substantially oxygen free, volatile silicon compound containing atmosphere, optionally in the presence of a carbon compound. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018202 | Variations of Loading of Zero-PGM Oxidation Catalyst on Metallic Substrate - The present disclosure refers to processes and formulations employed for optimization of variations of Zero-PGM catalyst coated on metallic substrates. Deposition of a uniform and well-adhered layer of catalyst on the metallic substrate may be enabled by the selection of a washcoat loading resulting from variation of metal loadings. Characterization of catalysts may be performed using a plurality of catalytic tests, including but not limited to washcoating adherence test, back pressure test, inspection of textural characteristics, and catalyst activity. Optimized variations may be applied to a plurality of metallic substrates for achieving coating uniformity, desired level of WCA loss, and optimized performance of catalyst activity. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018203 | Optimization of Zero-PGM Washcoat and Overcoat Loadings on Metallic Substrate - The present disclosure refers to a plurality of process employed for optimization of Zero-PGM washcoat and overcoat loadings on metallic substrates. According to an embodiment a substantial increase in conversion of HC and CO may be achieved by optimizing the total washcoat and overcoat loadings of the catalyst. According to another embodiment, the present disclosure may provide solutions to determine the optimum total washcoat and overcoat loadings for minimizing washcoat adhesion loss. As a result, may increase the conversion of HC and CO from discharge of exhaust gases from internal combustion engines, optimizing performance of Zero-PGM catalyst systems. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018204 | Minimizing Washcoat Adhesion Loss of Zero-PGM Catalyst Coated on Metallic Substrate - Solutions to the problem of washcoat and/or overcoat adhesion loss of ZPGM catalyst on metallic substrates are disclosed. Present disclosure provides an enhanced process for improving WCA to metallic substrates of ZPGM catalyst systems. Reduction of WCA loss and improved catalyst activity may be enabled by the selection of processing parameters determined from variation of rheological properties by the solid content of the overcoat slurry and variation of the overcoat slurry particle size distribution to produce desirable homogeneity, specific loading, and adherence of the coating on metallic substrates. Processing parameters may be applied to a plurality of metallic substrates of different geometries and cell densities. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018205 | Optimum Loading of Copper-Manganese Spinel on TWC Performance and Stability of ZPGM Catalyst Systems - Influence of a plurality of base metal loadings on TWC performance and thermal stability of ZPGM catalysts for TWC applications is disclosed. ZPGM catalyst samples are prepared and configured with washcoat on ceramic substrate, overcoat including doped Zirconia support oxide, and impregnation layer of Cu—Mn spinel with different base metal loadings. Testing of ZPGM catalyst samples including variations of base metal loadings is developed under isothermal steady state sweep test condition for fresh and aged ZPGM catalysts to evaluate the influence of variations of base metal loadings on TWC performance specially NO | 2015-01-15 |
20150018206 | Security Document and Method for Producing a Security Document - The invention relates to a security document ( | 2015-01-15 |
20150018207 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN AQUEOUS SUSPENSION CONCENTRATE FORMULATION OF A PYRIPYROPENE INSECTICIDE - The present invention relates to a method for producing an aqueous suspension concentrate formulation and novel suspension concentrate formulations of the compound of formula I. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018208 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING 4-AMINO-3-CHLORO-5-FLUORO-6-(4-CHLORO-2-FLUORO-3-METHOXYPHENYL)PYRIDINE-2- -CARBOXYLIC ACID OR A DERIVATIVE THEREOF AND MICROTUBULE INHIBITING HERBICIDES - Provided herein are synergistic herbicidal compositions containing (a) a compound of | 2015-01-15 |
20150018209 | HERBICIDAL 3- (SULFIN-/SULFONIMIDOYL) - BENZAMIDES - The invention relates to sulfin- and sulfonimidoylbenzamides of general formula (S) used as herbicides. In said formula (I), R, R′, R″, X, W and Z represent radicals such as hydrogen, organic radicals such as alkyl, and other radicals such as halogens. Q represents a tetrazolyl-, triazolyl or oxadiazolyl radicals. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018210 | HERBICIDALLY-EFFECTIVE SULFINYL AMINOBENZAMIDES - Sulfinylaminobenzamides of the general formula (I) as herbicides are described. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018211 | COMPOSITION AND SYSTEM FOR TURF MAINTENANCE - The present invention provides an agricultural composition comprising a plant growth regulator and a pigment that provides reduced phytotoxicity as compared to an equivalent application of the plant growth regulator alone. The composition can further include a fungicide. A system for turf management as well as methods for enhancing turf are also provided. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018212 | Auxin Herbicide Composition - An aqueous liquid herbicide composition comprising a solution of at least one of 2,4-D and dicamba in the form of the monomethylamine salt and at least one of 2,4-D and dicamba in the form of the dimethylamine salt wherein the molar ratio of monomethylamine to dimethylamine is in the range of from 1:20 to 4:6. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018213 | CONTROL OF AQUATIC WEEDS WITH ENDOTHALL AND ALS-INHIBITING AGENT - Described are preferred methods and compositions for controlling aquatic weeds that involve the use of an ALS-inhibiting herbicidal agent such as penoxsulam in combination with endothall. Preferred herbicidal combinations allow for enhanced control when treating a body of water to control a target weed population, such as hydrilla. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018214 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION - To provide a high active herbicidal composition having a broad herbicidal spectrum. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018215 | USE OF AN AGROCHEMICAL COMPOSITION WITH HERBICIDAL ACTION IN CEREALS - The present invention relates to the use of an agrochemical composition comprising at least one specific herbicide and at least one specific fungicide for controlling undesired vegetation in cereal cultures and for the desiccation and/or defoliation of cereals. The invention further relates to a method for controlling undesired vegetation in cereal cultures and to a method for the desiccation and/or defoliation of cereal plants. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018216 | Composition comprising a pesticide and an alkoxylate of 2-propylheptylamine - The present invention relates to a composition comprising a pesticide and an alkoxylate. Moreover, the invention relates to the alkoxylate, to a process for its preparation and to its use as adjuvant in pesticide-comprising spray mixtures. The invention furthermore relates to a method of controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired vegetation and/or undesired insect or mite attack and/or for regulating the growth of plants, wherein the composition is allowed to act on the respective pests, their environment or the plants to be protected from the respective pest, on the soil and/or on undesirable plants and/or the crop plants and/or their environment. Furthermore, the invention relates to seed comprising the composition. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018217 | HTS Bearing System and Method - A superconductor-magnet bearing system can include a first bearing portion and a second bearing portion. One of the first and second bearing portions can be at least partially composed of a high-temperature superconductor (HTS) and another can be at least partially composed of a magnet. The first bearing portion can be disposed at least partially within an opening of the second bearing portion with a gap between the first and second portions. A magnetic bearing portion can include a plurality of rings disposed next to one another. An HTS bearing portion can include a magnet. The bearing portions can be biased toward an alignment with one another. One bearing portion can rotate relative to another bearing portion. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018218 | MECHANICAL SUPERCONDUCTING SWITCH - A mechanically operating superconducting switch has two superconducting wires, a respective end of each superconducting wire being embedded in a respective block of superconducting material. A mechanical arrangement is provided for driving respective contact surfaces of the blocks into physical contact with each other, and for separating those services. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018219 | FIELD ROTOR OF SUPERCONDUCTING ROTARY MACHINE - A field rotor of a superconducting rotary machine, includes a rotary shaft, a plurality of coil boxes, and a plurality of superconducting coils; wherein the coil boxes extend in a center axis direction of the rotary shaft, have walls defining spaces within the coil boxes, respectively, and are removably fastened to a peripheral surface of the rotary shaft; wherein the superconducting coils are disposed in the spaces of the coil boxes, respectively, and constitute field windings of the superconducting rotary machine. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018220 | Persistent-Mode MRI Magnet Fabricated From Reacted, Monofilamentary MgB2 Wires And Joints - A superconducting magnet and method for making a superconducting magnet, are presented. The superconducting magnet is made by forming a coil from windings of a first wire comprising a reacted MgB | 2015-01-15 |
20150018221 | MULTIPHASE COAXIAL SUPERCONDUCTING CABLES AND CORC DEGAUSSING SYSTEM - A superconducting cable and connection structure includes one or more superconducting cables. Each cable has superconducting tapes wound about a former in a plurality of phases. Superconducting tapes of a first phase extends further toward a distal end of each cable end than the superconducting tapes of the second phase. The first and second cable ends of one superconducting cable (or a first end of a first superconducting cable and a second end of a second superconducting cable) are arranged with the first phase of the second cable end electronically coupled to the second phase of the first cable end. Connector structures may couple the cable ends together. The cable(s) form one or more loops within a cryostat, to form a degaussing coil. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018222 | METHOD FOR IN VITRO DIAGNOSIS OR PROGNOSIS OF BREAST CANCER - The present invention relates to a method for the in vitro diagnosis or prognosis of breast cancer, which includes a step of detecting at least one expression product of at least one HERV nucleic acid sequence, the use of said nucleic acid sequences, once isolated, as one or more molecular marker(s) and a kit including at least one specific binding partner of at least one of the expression products of the HERV nucleic acid sequences. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018223 | METHODS OF DIAGNOSING TAU-ASSOCIATED NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES - This invention provides methods and kits for the detection of tau-associated neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, prior to the onset of clinical symptoms. The method generally involves determining the amount of one or more tau protein isoforms in a biological sample relative to a suitable control, where an altered amount of the tau isoform(s) relative to the control identifies the presence of a tau-associated neurodegenerative disease. Such methods can also be applied more generally for the detection of tau abnormalities in any biological sample. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018224 | REAGENTS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING PROTEIN LYSINE 2-HYDROXYISOBUTYRYLATION - The invention provides an isolated peptide comprising a lysine 2-hydroxyisobutyrylation site, a lysine 2-hydroxyisobutyrylation specific affinity reagent that specifically binds to the peptide, and a method for detecting protein lysine 2-hydroxyisobutyrylation in a sample using the reagent. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018225 | CELL ADHESION INHIBITOR, CELL PROLIFERATION INHIBITOR, AND METHOD AND KIT FOR EXAMINING CANCER | 2015-01-15 |
20150018226 | Microfluidic Cell Trap and Assay Apparatus for High-Throughput Analysis - Microfluidic devices are provided for trapping, isolating, and processing single cells. The microfluidic devices include a cell capture chamber having a cell funnel positioned within the cell capture chamber to direct a cell passing through the cell capture chamber towards one or more a cell traps positioned downstream of the funnel to receive a cell flowing. The devices may further include auxiliary chambers integrated with the cell capture chamber for subsequent processing and assaying of the contents of a captured cell. Methods for cell capture and preparation are also provided that include flowing cells through a chamber, funneling the cells towards a cell trap, capturing a predefined number of the cells within the trap, interrupting the flow of cells, flowing a wash solution through the chamber to remove contaminants from the chamber, and sealing the predefined number of cells in the chamber. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018227 | MICRORNA BIOMARKERS - The presently disclosed subject matter provides methods for characterization of and evaluation of treatment and/or progression of a lung cancer or a head and neck cancer by measuring amounts of one or more RNAs present in microvesicles isolated from a biological sample from the subject. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018228 | ENZYME DETECTION BY MICROFLUIDICS - Microfluidic-implemented methods of detecting an enzyme, in particular a DNA-modifying enzyme, are provided, as well as methods for detecting a cell, or a microorganism expressing said enzyme. The enzyme is detected by providing a nucleic acid substrate, which is specifically targeted by that enzyme. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018229 | POLYMORPHISMS IN THE HUMAN GENE FOR THE MULTIDRUG RESISTANCE-ASSOCIATED PROTEIN 1 (MRP-1) AND THEIR USE IN DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS - The present invention relates to a polymorphic MRP-1 polynucleotide, genes or vectors comprising the polynucleotides and a host cell genetically engineered with the polynucleotide or gene. Also provided are methods for producing molecular variant polypeptides, cells capable of expressing a molecular variant polypeptide and a polypeptide encoded by the polynucleotide or the gene or obtainable by the method or cells produced herein. Also provided is an antibody to the polypeptide, a transgenic animal, and a solid support comprising one or a plurality of the provided polynucleotides, genes, vectors, polypeptides, antibodies or host cells. Furthermore, methods of identifying a polymorphism, identifying and obtaining a pro-drug or drug or an inhibitor are also provided. In addition, the invention relates to methods for producing a pharmaceutical composition, diagnosing a disease and detection of the polynucleotide. Furthermore, provided herein are uses of the polynucleotides, genes, vectors, polypeptides or antibodies herein. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018230 | PLASMA miRNA SIGNATURE FOR THE ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS OF PANCREATIC DUCTAL ADENOCARCINOMA - The differential expression of select miRNA in plasma and bile among patients with PDAC, chronic pancreatitis (CP), and controls were measured. Patients (n=215) with treatment-naïve PDAC (n=77), CP with bile or pancreatic duct pathology (n=67), and controls (n=71) that had been prospectively enrolled in a Pancreatobiliary Disease Biorepository at the time of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) or endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) were identified. Controls were patients with choledocholithiasis but normal pancreata. The sample was separated into training (n=95) and validation (n=120) cohorts to establish and then test the performance of PDAC Signature Panels in diagnosing PDAC. The training cohort (n=95) included age-matched patients with CP and controls. Panels were derived from the differential expression of 10-candidate miRNA in plasma or bile. Differential expression of miR-10b, -155, and -106b in plasma and bile accurately distinguishes individuals with PDAC from those having CP or normal pancreata. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018231 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRACKING SPECIFIC IN SITU HYBRIDIZATIONS IN BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES USING MOLECULAR BARCODES - A method for tracking specific in situ hybridizations in biological samples using molecular barcodes is disclosed. Present invention specifically addresses the in suspension in situ hybridization protocols and makes it possible to track a mixed sample processed on a high throughput flow cytometer. Since the DNA probes selected for the molecular barcodes are naturally existing sequences on the chromosomes, each cell will have two copies of the molecular barcode as opposed to the single barcode provided by the other systems. Tracking is accomplished by following the florescence patterns emitted by the two, three, four or five fluorescent tags attached to the DNA probes. Alternatively, colorimetric system can be used for tracking by employing non-fluorescent tags and subsequent specific enzyme-substrate reactions. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018232 | ELECTROCHEMICAL SUBSTRATE PATTERNING AND ANALYTE DETECTION ON A TWO-ELECTRODE PLATFORM - A two-electrode detection system having target substrates including nucleic acids, proteins, and/or small molecules on specifically defined regions of a single surface. The spatial distribution of the target substrate on the surface allows for more accurate substrate interactions and analysis. Additionally, the detection system of the present invention allows for patterning of different target substrates, thereby affording more accurate analysis of multiple substrate targets. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018233 | METHODS AND G PROTEINS FOR SCREENING AND IDENTIFYING LIGANDS OF G PROTEIN-COUPLED RECEPTORS - Abstract of the Disclosure Disclosed herein are methods and compounds for screening and identifying ligands of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). Also disclosed are chimeric G proteins and methods for detecting the activation or inhibition of GPCRs. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018234 | BIOMARKERS FOR DIAGNOSING ISCHEMIA - The present invention provides methods and compositions for diagnosing and predicting the occurrence of ischemia. For example, the present invention provides methods and compositions for diagnosing and predicting the risk and cause of transient neurological events (TNE) as ischemic or non-ischemic. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018235 | Methods and Compositions for the Treatment and Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer - The invention provides methods, compositions and kits for the detection and treatment of pancreatic cancer. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018236 | HIGH THROUGHPUT SCREEN FOR BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE POLYPEPTIDES - Methods for screening libraries of polypeptides for biologically activity on cells. For example, polypeptides can be synthesized and encapsulated along with their coding sequences in microcapsules of an emulsion. Emulsion microcapsules can then be fused with microcapsules comprising test cells and biological activity on the cells is assessed to identify biologically active polypeptides and nucleic acid molecules encoding the same. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018237 | MEANS AND METHODS FOR ASSESSING BONE DISORDERS - The present invention pertains to the field of diagnostics for bone disorders and toxicological assessments for risk stratification of chemical compounds. Specifically, it relates to a method for diagnosing a bone disorder. It also relates to a method for determining whether a compound is capable of inducing such a bone disorder in a subject and to a method of identifying a drug for treating a bone disorder. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a device and a kit for diagnosing a bone disorder. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018238 | MULTI-BIOMARKER-BASED OUTCOME RISK STRATIFICATION MODEL FOR PEDIATRIC SEPTIC SHOCK - Methods and compositions disclosed herein generally relate to methods of identifying, validating, and measuring clinically relevant, quantifiable biomarkers of diagnostic and therapeutic responses for blood, vascular, cardiac, and respiratory tract dysfunction, particularly as those responses relate to septic shock in pediatric patients. In particular, the invention relates to identifying one or more biomarkers associated with septic shock in pediatric patients, obtaining a sample from a pediatric patient having at least one indication of septic shock, then quantifying from the sample an amount of one or more of said biomarkers, wherein the level of said biomarker correlates with a predicted outcome. The invention further relates to diagnostic kits, tests, and/or arrays that can be used to quantify the one or more biomarkers associated with septic shock in pediatric patients. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018239 | BIOMARKER SET FOR IDENTIFYING A SEVERE FORM OF CANCER - The present invention relates to a method for differentiating between i) a severe form of cancer and ii) a mild form of cancer, comprising a) determining the amounts of gene product of at least the genes coding for ribosomal protein S6 (RPS6), nucleoside diphosphate kinase (NME/NDKA), and caveolin-1, in a sample from a subject, b) comparing the amounts obtained in step a) to reference amounts, and c) differentiating between a severe form of cancer and a mild form of cancer, wherein an increased amount of products of the genes coding for RPS6 and NME/NDKA and a decreased amount of product of the gene coding for caveolin-1 are indicative of a severe form of cancer. The invention further relates to the use of antibodies specifically recognizing a polypeptide selected from the list consisting of RPS6, NME/NDKA, and caveolin-1, for differentiating between a severe form of cancer and a mild form of cancer. Furthermore, the invention relates to a detection agent specifically recognizing a polypeptide selected from the list consisting of RPS6, NME/NDKA, and caveolin-1, for use in diagnosing, a device and a kit for differentiating between a severe form of cancer and a mild form of cancer. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018240 | THERANOSTICS PLATFORM AND METHODS OF USE - Theranostics platforms for identifying drugs and nutraceuticals for treatment of rare disease are described. The platforms comprise (a) a cell-phenotype image-enhancing instrument; (b) a drug/nutraceutical library; and (c) a computer-implemented system for analyzing a response of an optically-visible rare-disease cell phenotype to a drug or nutraceutical from the drug/nutraceutical library. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018241 | FC-RECEPTOR BASED AFFINITY CHROMATOGRAPHY - Herein is reported the use of an immobilized non-covalent complex of a neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) and beta-2-microglobulin (b2m) as affinity chromatography ligand in general and, for example, for the determination of the in vivo half-live of an antibody by determining the ratio of the retention times of the antibody and a reference antibody. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018242 | METHODS AND BIOMARKERS FOR DETECTION AND PROGNOSIS OF CERVICAL CANCER - The present invention relates to methods and biomarkers for detection of cervical cancer in biological samples, and in particular to markers associated with hypoxia related to the cervical cancer. | 2015-01-15 |
20150018243 | Plant Tissue Sampling Method and Plant Gene Analysis Method - To provide a means and a method of quickly sampling a tissue fragment from a plant tissue, quickly preserving a gene expression state within the tissue fragment, and comprehensively analyzing the gene expression state. The present invention relates to a method of sampling a plant tissue section, comprising: inserting a first gel layer into a needle; arranging a plant tissue on a second gel layer; and passing the needle through the plant tissue together with the second gel layer, and sampling a section of the plant tissue in the needle. | 2015-01-15 |