07th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 34 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100040664 | AABB-POLY(DEPSIPEPTIDE) BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS AND METHODS OF USE - The invention provides AABB-poly(depsipeptide)s (AABB-PDPs), a class of biodegradable polymers composed of α-amino and α-hydroxy acids with material properties suitable for biomedical applications. These AABB-PDPs belong to the family of amino acid-based poly(ester amide)s (PEAs), which are characterized by the presence of alternating ester and amide functionalities. Containing four ether groups per basic unit, these polymers degrade rapidly by biotic or abiotic hydrolytic action to release dispersed bioactive agents at a controlled delivery rate, are non-toxic, produce digestible breakdown products, and are easy to fabricate by solution polycondensation. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040665 | METHOD FOR OBTAINING THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURES FOR TISSUE ENGINEERING - The present invention belongs to the field of tissue engineering and specifically relates to a method for obtaining three-dimensional structures for tissue engineering and to the structures obtained by said method. The invention also relates to an ex vivo method for regenerating a tissue using the three-dimensional structures of the invention and to the use of the structures thus treated for their transplanting to the area to be regenerated of the patient. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040666 | Method for Control of Drug Elution Rate and Composition for Coating of Drug-Eluting Stent - Disclosed are a method for controlling the elution of a drug from a stent and a drug-eluting stent capable of reducing the restenosis rate after therapy. A coating composition for a drug-eluting stent comprising an endothelin receptor antagonist and a copolymer of 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine and n-butyl methacrylate. The elution of the endothelin receptor antagonist from the coating composition can be controlled by varying the ratio of 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine to n-butyl methacrylate in the copolymer. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040667 | METHOD OF TREATING BONE CANCER - A method of treatment for treating, at least partially preventing, inhibiting or reducing growth of a bone tumor in a subject, including at least partially removing a bone tumor from a subject and contacting an area of bone adjacent to where the tumor was at least partially removed with a gel containing a tumor growth-inhibiting methylol transfer agent. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040668 | Biomimetic Hydroxyapatite Composite Materials and Methods for the Preparation Thereof - The present invention is related to methods for preparing composite materials, which include nanoscale hydroxyapatite, and the composite materials and articles prepared therewith. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040669 | Non-Invasive Ocular Delivery of Rapamycin - Methods and systems for preventing or treating various ocular conditions are disclosed and described. In one aspect, for example, a method for noninvasively delivering a water insoluble macrolide into an eye of a subject for treatment of an ocular condition is provided. Such a method may include administering non-invasively a water soluble form of the macrolide directly into an eye of a subject having or at risk for having the ocular condition, wherein the water soluble form is converted into the water insoluble macrolide in the eye in order to treat the ocular condition. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040670 | DRUG DELIVERY VIA OCULAR IMPLANT - A method and apparatus for administering an active agent such as a medicine to a subject, uses an ocular implant such as a punctal plug, to which the active agent has been applied. The implant is installed at the eye of the subject for administering the active agent via tissues of the eye. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040671 | Intravaginal Devices With a Rigid Support, Methods of Making, and Uses Thereof - The present invention relates to intravaginal devices having a rigid support, methods of making, and uses thereof. The devices comprise (a) a rigid support having a Shore A Hardness of at least about 20 and a tensile strength of at least about 1 MPa, (b) a matrix, and (c) an active agent dispersed in the matrix, wherein the support and the matrix are adjacent and wherein the device is annular. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040672 | DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTICS - The present invention provides materials and devices for the controlled release of therapeutics, and methods for uses thereof. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040673 | HYGIENE TISSUE COMPRISING A MICROBE-INHIBITING COMPOSITION - A hygiene tissue ( | 2010-02-18 |
20100040674 | CONTROLLED DELIVERY OF BIOACTIVE AGENTS FROM DECOMPOSABLE FILMS - A decomposable thin film includes a plurality of multilayer units including a first layer having a first charge and a second layer having a second charge, wherein at least a portion of the multilayers includes a polymeric cyclodextrin associated with a bioactive agent, wherein decomposition of the thin film is characterized by sequential removal of at least a portion of the layers having the first charge and degradation of layers having the second charge and by release of the bioactive agent from a corresponding layers; wherein the decomposable thin film including at least one degradable polyelectrolyte layer that is hydrolyzable. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040675 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PROMOTING OR INHIBITING ANGIOGENESIS - Compounds, compositions and methods for promoting or inhibiting angiogenesis, and screening methods for identifying compounds are disclosed. The compounds bind to F1 ATP synthase, particularly to the alpha and/or beta subunits of F1 ATP synthase. When bound to these subunits, they can function as angiostatin agonists, antagonists, partial agonists, inverse agonists, or allosteric modulators. When the compounds mimic or enhance the activity of angiostatin, they inhibit angiogenesis. When the compounds inhibit the ability of angiostatin to bind F1 ATP synthase and are either inactive at inhibiting angiogenesis or directly promote angiogenesis, or if they inhibit the activity of angiostatin, they promote angiogenesis. The compounds can be, for example, antibodies, antibody fragments, enzymes, peptides, nucleic acids such as oligonucleotides, or small molecules. The antibodies can be monoclonal, humanized, or polyclonal antibodies. The compounds can be conjugated to or combined with various cytotoxic agents and/or labeled compounds. Methods for promoting angiogenesis can be used to introduce vasculature to areas in a patient that can benefit from such increased vasculature. Methods for inhibiting angiogenesis can be used to treat disorders mediated by angiogenesis, for example, tumors, autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, and the like. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040676 | POLYCISTRONIC HIV VECTOR CONSTRUCTS - The present disclosure relates to vectors comprising polynucleotide sequences that encode HIV polypeptides. In particular, the disclosure relates polycistronic vector constructs comprising sequences that encode HIV polypeptides as a single polyprotein. Compositions comprising these vectors and sequences along with methods of using these vectors and sequences are also disclosed. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040677 | FORMULATIONS FOR BENZIMIDAZOLYL PYRIDYL ETHERS - Formulations are provided, comprising: a compound of Formula I, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a mixture of any two or more thereof; and an ingredient selected from a hydrophilic solvent, a lipophilic solvent, an emulsifier, or a mixture of any two or more thereof; wherein the compound of Formula I is: | 2010-02-18 |
20100040678 | ORGANIC COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides various pharmaceutical compositions comprising an S1P receptor modulator, e.g. an S1P receptor agonist. In one aspect, there is provided a pharmaceutical composition having a coating. In other aspects, rapid disintegrating compositions are provided. In a further aspect, a pharmaceutical composition which is free of sugar alcohols is provided. In another aspect, the invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a coating comprising an S1P receptor modulator. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040679 | Compositions for Reducing Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms and/or Tobacco Usage - Compositions useful for treating an individual with nicotine dependence comprising a combination of an α | 2010-02-18 |
20100040680 | MULTIPARTICULATE SELECTIVE SEROTONIN AND NOREPINEPHRINE REUPTAKE INHIBITOR FORMULATION - A multiparticulate oral pharmaceutical composition that contains a plurality of delayed release coated selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor particles. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040681 | Oral Sustained-Release Triple Layer Tablet - The present invention relates to an oral sustained-release triple layer tablet, more particularly, a triple layer tablet consisting of an inner immediate-release layer containing a pharmaceutically active ingredient and two outer layers containing swellable polymers. Upon exposure to aqueous media, the two outer layers swell to form gelled layers surrounding the lateral side of the inner layer rapidly, thereby control effectively the release of the pharmaceutically active ingredient from the inner immediate-release layer. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040682 | FENOFIBRATE TABLETS - The present invention relates to a novel galenic formulation of fenofibrate for oral administration and to the process for its preparation. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040683 | 3'-[(2Z)-[1-(3,4-dimethylphenyl)-1,5-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-4H-pyrazol-4-y- lidene]hydrazino]-2'-hydroxy-[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid bis-(monoethanolamine) - Disclosed are novel pharmaceutical compositions containing 3′-[(2Z)-[1-(3,4-dimethylphenyl)-1,5-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-4H-pyrazol-4-ylidene]hydrazino]-2′-hydroxy-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid bis-(monoethanolamine) (eltrombopag olamine) and processes for preparing the same. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040684 | 3'-[(2Z)-[1-(3,4-dimethylphenyl)-1,5-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-4H-pyrazol-4-y- lidene]hydrazino]-2'-hydroxy-[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid bis-(monoethanolamine) - Disclosed are novel pharmaceutical compositions containing 3′-[(2Z)-[1-(3,4-dimethylphenyl)-1,5-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-4H-pyrazol-4-ylidene]hydrazino]-2′-hydroxy-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid bis-(monoethanolamine) (eltrombopag olamine) and processes for preparing the same. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040685 | COLLAGEN-BASED MATRIX FOR USE AS RESTORATIVE MATERIAL, AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are a collagen-based matrix for use as a restorative material and a method for the preparation thereof. An atelocollagen dispersion is spread at a predetermined thickness over a plate and freeze-dried to form a porous collagen membrane. An atelocollagen dispersion is separately spread over a plate and pressurized to form a dense collagen membrane. This is overlaid with the porous collagen membrane and immersed in an EDS solution in ethanol to crosslink the two membranes with each other. From the bilayer structure thus constructed, EDS is removed, followed by lyophilization and cutting into an appropriate size. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040686 | BIOMATERIAL - The present invention provides a biomaterial which releases slowly a biologically active substance acting only on bone cell regeneration, in order to compensate for bone or alveolar bone lost due to surgery, accident or the like. Specifically, the invention relates to a biomaterial containing an osteogenic factor adsorbed on a porous material selected from hydroxyapatite, calcium phosphate, β-TCP (tricalcium phosphate [β-Ca | 2010-02-18 |
20100040687 | Tissue Scaffolds - Tissue scaffolds are described herein. Also described are devices for treating wounds and methods of treating wounds using tissue scaffolds. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040688 | HYDROGEL MICROPARTICLE FORMATION IN AQUEOUS SOLVENT FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS - The field of the disclosure relates to microparticles comprising a cross-linked water-soluble polymer or cross-linked water-soluble polymers and a process for forming thereof. Further, the field of the disclosure relates to coatings and scaffolds comprising microparticles and the processes for forming thereof. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040689 | GASTRIC RETENTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF CNS DISORDERS - The present disclosure is directed to methods and compositions for ameliorating, preventing and treating central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The invention aims to treat subjects suffering from, susceptible to, or diagnosed with CNS disorders, and in particular, to treating patients suffering from those disorders which are associated with neurotransmitter system dysfunction. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040690 | Adhesive mixture for transdermal delivery of highly plasticizing drugs - Transdermal drug delivery patches and methods of their production are described. The patches can be made such that the accommodate highly plasticizing drugs such as selegiline and/or the use of protonated forms of various drugs. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040691 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING METHOTREXATE - The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and their uses in therapy. In particular, the invention relates to compositions comprising methotrexate, preferably wherein the compositions are for administration via the inhaled or intranasal route. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040692 | TWO PHASE BIOACTIVE FORMULATIONS - The present invention relates to two-phase systems of a bioactive ingredient in particle form that has limited or no solubility in a liquid medium, which provides stability to the active ingredient that is similar to the active ingredient when in the solid state. The active ingredient may be capable of therapeutically treating for the presence of a cholinesterase inhibitor. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040693 | SILICA CAPSULES HAVING NANO-HOLES OR NANO-PORES ON THEIR SURFACES AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - The present invention relates to silica capsules having nano-holes or nano-pores on the surface thereof, and preparation methods thereof. More specifically, relates to silica capsules having holes with a size ranging from a few nanometers (nm) to a few hundreds of nanometers (nm), on the surface thereof, multifunctional silica capsules containing magnetic nanoparticles and optical nanoparticles, and preparation methods thereof. According to the present invention, the silica capsules having holes on the surface thereof can be prepared by making an emulsion system using two fluids having different surface tensions, and selectively evaporating only one fluid of the two fluids during a process of forming a silica layer. In addition, the multifunctional silica capsules containing magnetic nanoparticles and optical nanoparticles can be prepared by loading various multifunctional nanoparticles into the two fluids. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040694 | LOW-MOLECULAR WEIGHT, WATER-SOLUBLE CHITOSAN NANOPARTICLE FOR GENE DELIVERY WITH FOLIC ACID CONJUGAED THERETO AS TARGET LIGAND AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed are low-molecular weight, water-soluble chitosan nanoparticles with folic acid conjugated thereto as a target ligand and a preparation method thereof. The nanoparticles can be simply prepared since the strong reactivity of the chitosan allows folic acid to be readily introduced thereinto. Also, the folic acid-conjugated, low-molecular weight, water-soluble chitosan nanoparticles can be useful as gene carriers because they are of low or zero-toxicity, have sizes suitable for use as gene carriers, can readily form complexes with DNA, allow high gene expression rates, and are excellent in targeting tumor cells which are rich in folic acid receptors. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040695 | METHODS FOR PROVIDING NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS FOR CUSTOMIZED ENERGY INTAKE - Methods utilizing bite-size nutritional products for customized protein intake are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method of providing nutrition to an athlete. The method comprises providing a bite-size protein-based product and providing personalized guidelines for consuming the bite-size protein-based product. The personalized guidelines provide the recommended amount of the bite-size protein-based product to consume before exercising, during exercising and/or during recovery after exercising based on one or more characteristics of the athlete and/or one or more training regimens of the athlete. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040696 | Composite Particles Having An Antioxidant-Based Protective System, And Topical Compositions Comprising The Same - The present invention relates to topical compositions containing a dispersion of composite particles. Each of such composite particles contains one or more core particles encapsulated or entrapped in a polymeric shell. At least some of the core particles are formed of a material capable of causing generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Each of the composite particles further contains: (1) a first antioxidant co-encapsulated or co-entrapped with the core particles inside the polymeric shell for quenching or scavenging ROS generated in the vicinity of the core particles, and (2) a second antioxidant coated over the polymeric shell for preventing or reducing oxidative damage to the skin, such as lipid peroxidation. The particle dispersion of the present invention therefore can be readily formulated into topical sunscreen compositions with organic sunscreen agents susceptible to oxidative decomposition or degradation to provide improved protection against skin damage caused by exposure to UV light. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040697 | COSMETIC PRODUCT, NANOPARTICLES FOR COSMETICS, AND POWDER FOR COSMETICS - The invention provides a cosmetic product which has a good texture and allows full expression of the inherent functions of ceramide as an intercellular lipid, such as skin barrier function and hair protection effect, as well as nanoparticles for cosmetics and powder for cosmetics which may be used in the above cosmetic product, exhibit good skin barrier function and hair protection effect, and are easy to incorporate into the above cosmetic product. The cosmetic product, the nanoparticles, and the powder for cosmetics according to the present invention contain a polymer obtained by polymerization of a monomer material containing a glycerol (meth)acrylate monomer represented by the formula (1): | 2010-02-18 |
20100040698 | PROPHYLACTIC AND/OR THERAPEUTIC AGENT FOR FUNCTIONAL GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS - The present inventors conducted dedicated studies, and as a result discovered that propionic acid bacteria fermentation products have a preventive/therapeutic effect on functional gastrointestinal disorders in in vitro tests and tests using patients with irritable bowel syndrome, and completed the present invention. Specifically, the present inventors discovered, in in vitro tests, that the products have an effect of increasing the intestinal contraction frequency without changing the intestinal contractile force in a distal colon-specific manner. Moreover, effects of improving the defecation condition, general abdominal condition, and health-related QOL in patients with irritable bowel syndrome were also found. Furthermore, propionic acid bacteria fermentation products can be taken in large amounts. Therefore, the propionic acid bacteria fermentation products can be expected to have an effect of preventing/treating functional gastrointestinal disorders safely. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040699 | ANTIMICROBIAL SILVER SOLUTIONS - A method for preparing a concentrated solution containing water, citrate ions and silver ions, including providing an amount of trisilver citrate, providing an amount of citric acid, wherein the amount of the citric acid is at least 19 times the amount of the trisilver citrate by weight, and mixing the trisilver citrate and the citric acid in an amount of water to produce the concentrated solution, wherein the amount of water is selected so that the concentrated solution has a citrate ion concentration which is at least 300 grams per liter. A concentrated solution containing water, citrate ions and silver ions, wherein the concentrated solution has a silver ion concentration which is at least 10 grams per liter. A diluted solution prepared by adding water to a concentrated solution containing water, citrate ions and silver ions. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040700 | KIT FOR PROMOTING HAIR GROWTH - A kit for promoting hair growth on areas of the scalp that has been affected by fungal infections. The kit reduces the loss of hair, gradually destroys the cause of the loss of hair, and eventually restores the normal hair growth in the areas of the scalp affected by the fungi. The kit is comprised of a first powdered mixture and three liquid compositions. The elements of the kit are applied to the scalp of an individual experiencing hair loss due to fungi. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040701 | COMPOUND FOR EXFOLIATING SKIN - A novel exfoliating compound and method for treating acne without an irritating cleanser. The compound includes a first subcompound formed from a clay based substance and a second subcompound formed an exfoliating substance selected from the group consisting of crystals, beads, polyethylene, nuts, natural rough products, corundum crystals, crushed almond shells and crushed apricot kernels. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040702 | Chemical composition for skin care formulations - The present invention provides preservative compositions suitable for replacing, partially or in totality, conventional preservatives in skin care and hygiene cosmetic or pharmaceutical products. The preservative formulations include an organic carboxylic acid present in a concentration from about 0.01 to about 30 wt./wt. % of the formulation, an alcohol present in a concentration from about 0.01 to about 60 wt./wt. % of the formulation. The formulations include an inorganic salt present in a concentration from about 0.01 to about 80 wt./wt. % of the formulation, and a chelating agent present in a concentration from about 0.01 to about 20 wt./wt. % of the formulation. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040703 | USE OF NITRIC OXIDE - The present invention relates to uses, compositions, devices, and methods involving the utilisation of nitric oxide to hinder, impede, inhibit, or prevent transmission of infectious viral particles to host cells. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040704 | Composition and method for weight reduction - Disclosed is a composition and method for facilitating weight loss in individuals. The composition is a physiologically effective amount of the herbal substance | 2010-02-18 |
20100040705 | PEST REPELLENT - A pest repellent is disclosed having long lasting and high repelling efficacy against sanitary insects such as mosquitoes and which is highly harmless to humans. In at lease one embodiment, the pest repellent contains copaiba oil and/or an extract thereof as well as DEET and/or bisabolol. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040706 | METHOD OF ANTI-AGEING COSMETIC CARE BY STIMULATION OF SURVIVIN EXPRESSION - The invention relates to a cosmetic care method comprising the delivery of an effective amount of at least one cosmetically acceptable agent that activates or stimulates survivin expression in the stem cells of the basal layer of the epidermis. The invention makes it possible in particular to prevent or delay the appearance of the signs of skin aging or to treat them. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040707 | INGESTIBLE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING EXTRACTS - The present invention relates to ingestible compositions containing | 2010-02-18 |
20100040708 | HERBAL COMPOSITION - An herbal composition for treating menopausal symptoms in a woman includes yarrow, damiana, skullcap, chaste tree berry, wild yam, corn silk, cramp bark, bloodroot, fenugreek, feverfew, cardamom, and | 2010-02-18 |
20100040709 | HERBAL COMPOSITION FOR THE PREVENTION OF WRINKLES AND SKIN DISORDERS, METHODS OF PREPARING THE SAME AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed is a natural herbal composition for preventing wrinkles and other skin disorders due to aging, stress and environmental factors without any side effect. The composition comprises extracts of | 2010-02-18 |
20100040710 | Stimulation of the synthesis and of the activity of an isoform of lysyl oxidase-like LOXL for stimulating the formation of elastic fibers. - The invention relates to the stimulation of the synthesis and of the activity of an isoform of lysyl oxidase, and more particularly of the LOXL (lysyl oxidase-like) isoform. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040711 | ZINC-CARNOSINE -BASED TREATMENT FOR NON ULCER (FUNCTIONAL )DYSPEPSIA & IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME IN HUMANS AND OTHER ANIMALS - A method for prophylactically treating irritable bowel syndrome in a mammal through the administration of a zinc carnosine composition like zinc carnosine is provided, although other forms of zinc carnosine or other components exhibiting zinc carnosine activity like other metal carnosine complexes may be used. The effective amount of composition to be used will depend upon such factors as the age and weight of the mammal, and whether treatment of existing IBS symptoms, or prevention of the onset of IBS symptoms is desired. A complex comprising such a zinc carnosine composition for prophylactically treating IBS in a mammal is also provided. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040712 | THROAT SPRAY - An orally administered composition for relieving or eliminating snoring is described. The composition generally has four mechanisms of action for combating snoring. The composition includes a tissue-firming or astringent agent to firm up throat tissue. The composition also includes a soothing agent to soothe irritated or inflamed tissues. Also included in the composition is a lubricant to moisten dry or dehydrated tissues, and a mucous-thinning or expectorant agent to help remove any obstructive matter near the throat tissues. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040713 | FAT ABSORPTION INHIBITOR AND FOOD AND DRINK USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a fat absorption inhibitor containing a chestnut skin extract, and a food and drink containing that fat absorption inhibitor. The present invention can therefore provide a fat absorption inhibitor, and a food and drink using the same, that can be obtained from waste products following primary use, inhibit increases in lipids such as blood neutral fats by inhibiting absorption of dietary lipids, and in turn are effective in preventing accumulation of lipids, have superior suitability for continuous ingestion without having an impact on flavor, and do not require a complex production process. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040714 | Asthma/Allergy Therapy that Targets T-lymphoctyes and/or Eosinophils - A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases caused by type I hypersensitivity reactions consisting essentially of Glicophosphopeptical, or pure | 2010-02-18 |
20100040715 | COMPOSITION CONTAINING AGARICUS BLAZEI MURILL - The invention provides a composition containing a fruit body of | 2010-02-18 |
20100040716 | Thermally insulated die plate assembly for underwater pelletizing and the like - An insulated die plate assembly for use in underwater pelletizing and other granulation processes includes a thin, continuous air chamber formed across the plate assembly generally parallel to the die face such that the heated upstream portion of the die plate assembly is thermally insulated from the downstream portion. The air chamber is atmospherically equilibrated by venting the air chamber to the atmosphere. The plurality of extrusion orifices, either individually or in groups, are formed in extrusion orifice extensions that extend through the insulation chamber so that the process melt to be granulated can pass therethrough. The orifice extensions and the components forming the air chamber around the orifice extensions are specially configured to channel heat along said extensions to maintain the process melt therein at a desired temperature, to help rigidify the die plate assembly and to better seal the air chamber. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040717 | SEAMLESS CAPSULE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS - In a seamless capsule manufacturing apparatus that ejects a droplet ( | 2010-02-18 |
20100040718 | Template Having a Silicon Nitride, Silicon Carbide or Silicon Oxynitride Film - An imprint lithography template including, inter alia, a body having a first thickness associated therewith; a patterning layer, having a second thickness associated therewith, comprising a plurality of features, having a third thickness associated therewith. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040719 | MOLD TEMPERATURE CONTROLLING DEVICE - A mold temperature controlling device includes a main body. The main body defines a recess in a surface thereof and through holes therein. The recess is configured to receive a mold core. The through holes are positioned around the recess and configured to allow mold temperature adjusting fluid to flow through. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040720 | METAL MOLD FOR MOLDED ARTICLE - Metal mold ( | 2010-02-18 |
20100040721 | ROLLER PRESS FOR HIGH PRESSURE BRIQUETTING OF BIOMASS, LOW RANK COALS AND OTHER FIBROUS MATERIALS - An improved method and apparatus for forming briquettes particularly adapted to low rank coal fines, various biomass waste and other particulate or fibrous materials uses asymmetric mating rollers, having alternating grooves and outer lips, where the outer lips of a first roller contact the groove of a second roller and the outer lips of the second roller contact the groove of the first roller, briquette forming cavities being formed in the outer lips and the rollers travel at rotational velocities that may be either synchronized or slightly mismatched. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040722 | Bulk Resin Infusion System Apparatus and Method - A composite item is fabricated in system that includes a layer of preform, supply of resin, mandrel, and bagging film. The layer of preform corresponds to the composite item. The supply of resin is sufficient to infuse the preform. The mandrel includes a preform receiving zone to receive the layer of preform and a resin receiving zone to receive the supply of resin. The resin receiving zone is adjacent to the preform receiving zone. The bagging film is operable to generate an envelope surrounding the preform receiving zone and the resin receiving zone. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040723 | Hot Runner having Ruduced Valve-Stem Drool - Disclosed is a valve-gated hot-runner system, having: (i) a back-up sealing arrangement, including: (i) a plurality of radial gaps associated with a valve stem of a valve actuator, and (ii) a cooling system being positioned relative to the plurality of radial gaps, the cooling system being configured to freeze a drool being made to enter, under pressure, into the plurality of radial gaps, so that the drool that becomes frozen substantially reduces flow of the drool along the valve stem and toward the valve actuator. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040724 | INJECTION MOLDING METAL MOLD AND SHAPED ARTICLE - An injection-molding die including: a fixed die; a movable die; a cavity defined by the fixed die and the movable die; and a gate for injecting a melt resin into the cavity. The cavity includes: a flow-dividing structure that divides a flow of the melt resin injected into the cavity into a plurality of resin flows; and a flow-advancing area in which the resin flows generated by the flow-dividing structure are merged together. The flow-advancing area is formed thicker than a flow-hesitating area of the flow-advancing area in the cavity. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040725 | PLUGGING ROD - An injection nozzle plugging rod ( | 2010-02-18 |
20100040726 | MOLD FOR IN-MOLD COATING FORMATION - The mold for in-mold coating formation is one including a mold main body | 2010-02-18 |
20100040727 | Method for Improving Uniformity of Content in Edible Film Manufacturing - The present invention relates to a method of making a film composition with an improved uniformity of active composition. The invention includes a method including the steps of forming a flowable film composition comprising an edible water-soluble polymer, a polar solvent and a particulate active suspended therein, where the ratio of solids to liquids is at least about 95 to about 5 and where the composition comprises a mixture having compositional uniformity per unit volume; directing the flowable film composition to a transfer trough, the transfer trough including a first rotating roller and a movable transfer substrate upon which to form the film; and maintaining uniformity of the flowable film composition during the residence time in the trough by maintaining the rate of composition entering the transfer trough and the level of the flowable film composition in the transfer trough at a substantially constant level. Methods of administering the active are also contemplated. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040728 | Situ Fructooligosaccharide Production and Sucrose Reduction - The invention pertains to an in situ process for producing fructooligosaccharides in a food product by contacting the food product with a fructosyltransferase to enzymatically convert sucrose to fructooligosaccharides in the food product. The increase in fructooligosaccharides results in an increase in dietary fiber content of the food product. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040729 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR SURFACE MODIFICATION OF ROOT VEGETABLE PRODUCTS - The invention relates to methods and compositions for enzymatic surface modification of root vegetable products by contacting the products with enzyme during a drying process. One embodiment of the invention relates to methods and compositions reducing acrylamide produced by cooking, heating or processing in root vegetable products, such as French fries. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040730 | ALCOHOL-TOLERANT MALOLACTIC STRAINS FOR THE MATURATION OF WINES WITH AVERAGE OR HIGH PH - Lactic bacterial strains of the genera | 2010-02-18 |
20100040731 | ARABINOXYLO-OLIGOSACCHARIDES IN BEER - This invention provides beers with increased amounts of soluble arabinoxylans having an average degree of polymerisation (DP) below 50 for improving or significantly altering their mouthfeel. This invention also provides methods for enriching a wort or beer with such soluble arabinoxylans during the brewing process. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040732 | Compositions and Methods for Fermented Nutraceuticals - Nutritional products are prepared using a dual fermentation process in which distinct and separate botanical fermentation and probiotic fermentation steps increase nutritional value and/or quality of a vitamin or other nutritionally relevant compound. Alternatively, both fermentation steps could also be combined. Most preferably, a nutritionally desirable carrier such as cow milk, soy milk, or rice milk is used as fermentation medium, which is then subjected to a botanical fermentation with a sprout extract and a probiotic fermentation with a lactobacillus culture. It is further preferred that at least one of the fermentation steps is performed in the presence of the vitamin or other nutritionally relevant compound. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040733 | AROMA STABILIZING METHOD - The present invention provides a method for stabilising the aroma of aroma-rich foodstuffs and their products by reducing the amount of phenols derived from decomposition of polyphenols contained therein. The invention also describes aroma-stabilized foodstuffs as well as their products having a desirable flavour. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040734 | Cacao Husk-Derived Water-Soluble, Dietary Fiber, Process For Its Production, Foods and Beverages Containing It And Methods For Their Preparation - It is an object of the invention to provide water-soluble dietary fiber obtained by hot water extraction from cacao husks, and to use the water-soluble dietary fiber for addition to acidic protein foods such as milk component-containing beverages, dispersion stabilizers for chocolate beverages and the like, coating agents with improved coatability, age resistors for starch-containing food products, and shelf-life extenders for foods and beverages which continue to maintain their microbiostatic properties even when added only in small amounts. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040735 | Method for Preparation of Lactic Acid Bacterium Having Anti-Allergic Activity - Disclosed is a method for preparing lactic acid bacteria having a high anti-allergic activity comprising culturing the lactic acid bacteria in a medium containing casein hydrolysate. The invention also provides an anti-allergic agent and a food/beverage product having anti-allergic activity comprising the lactic acid bacteria cultured in the method of the invention. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040736 | BREAD WITH INCREASED ARABINOXYLO-OLIGOSACCHARIDE CONTENT - The present invention relates to a method for increasing in a baked product, after baking, the level of water-soluble arabinoxylan with an average degree of polymerization ranging from 5 to 50, preferably ranging from 5 to 35, more preferably ranging from 5 to 25, said method comprising the steps of:—Preparing a dough for a baked product with flour, a mixture of flours or a mixture of flour (s) with milling fractions having a total arabinoxylan content of at least 2.0%, preferably at least 2.5%, and—Adding to said dough an enzyme preparation comprising at least one thermophilic endoxylanase in an amount at least 2-fold higher, preferably at least 3 to 6 times higher or even 10 times higher than the dose conferring 90% of the maximal bread volume increase obtained by addition of such enzyme preparation to the recipe of said baked product. Advantageously with said method baked products can be obtained that have a level of arabinoxylan of the desired type of at least 1.7%, more preferably at least 1.75%, such as at least 1.8%, 1.9% or 2.0%. The present invention further relates to baked products obtainable by this method, and to an improver and a dough which may be used for the preparation of such products. Baked products according to the invention advantageously have improved health benefits. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040737 | EGG PRODUCTS WITH COMPONENTS RECOGNIZED FOR REDUCING THE LEVELS OF CHOLESTEROL IN PEOPLE AND/OR IMPROVING THEIR HEALTH - A novel food composition is provided in which eggs whites are combined with phytosterols. Other ingredients, such as omega-3 fatty acids, preferably including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), may also be present in the product. Methods for producing these compositions are also provided. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040738 | Extension Of Beverage Shelf-Stability By Solute-Ligand Complexes - The present invention provides beverage preservative systems and beverage products comprising the beverage preservative systems. The beverage preservative system prevents spoilage by microorganisms in a beverage within a sealed container for a period of at least 16 weeks. The present invention reduces or eliminates the use of conventional preservatives that pose health and/or environmental concerns. In particular, the present invention is directed to a beverage product which comprises a cyclodextrin-antimicrobial complex. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040739 | GEL TYPE ENTERAL NUTRIENT - A gel type enteral nutrient, which is excellent in the form-maintaining capability of solid matter (gel) in the stomach, is not easily disintegrated or dissolved even depending upon a pH change, shows little change in the physical properties such as water liberation, or the like even during long-term stage, can be thermally sterilized and has a preferable property passing through a feeding tube, can be prepared by blending agar and alginic acid and/or its salt, and further soybean protein as a nitrogen source. It is expected to exert effects that neither gastro-esophageal reflux nor leakage of the nutrient occur when intaking the gel type enteral nutrient of the present invention. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040740 | TEA BAG COZY - An infusion system for processing a brewing material includes a pouch configured to contain a brewing material, a sealable packet configured to house the pouch, and an attachment member coupled with the pouch and the packet. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040741 | Dyeing and/or Printing Formulations Comprising Monodisperse Particles - The present invention relates to a printing formulation comprising monodisperse particles, at least one curing agent, at least one initiator and a solvent, as well as to the use of these formulations and to substances printed with these formulations. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040742 | PREPARATION OF INDIVIDUALLY COATED EDIBLE CORE PRODUCTS - A method and apparatus for producing individually coated, baked, edible core products is disclosed. Individual edible cores are coated with a farinaceous dough and baked. The coated cores are agitated as their coatings expand to prevent them from clumping or agglomerating during baking. The baked, coated cores are individual core pieces with an expanded, crispy coating. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040743 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING AT LEAST ONE SUITABLE PARAMETER FOR A PROCESS OF MAKING A BEVERAGE - A beverage maker ( | 2010-02-18 |
20100040744 | EGG TRAY AND FIXER AND METHOD OF PROCESSING EGGS USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to an egg tray that is used to sterilize an egg or to boil the egg soft or hard and in which an egg is washed, heated, sterilized, boiled soft or hard, dried, coated, inspected, cooled, and packed to increase the safety and the value of commodity of foods and to increase the productivity, a fixer for layering the egg trays to fix them, and a method for processing an egg by using the same. The egg trays of the present invention includes a plurality of convex parts that are disposed at a predetermined interval to be connected to each other, a plurality of bottom parts that are protruded in an opposite direction with respect to the convex parts, and a guide part that is protruded from the center part of the convex part, and in which a plurality of fluid discharging holes that are formed around the guide parts, inclined sides that form lateral parts of the convex parts are convex, a plurality of egg insertion holes are formed on the inclined sides by using the egg trays, and a plurality of fluid discharging holes may be further provided around the bottom part. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040745 | PET FOOD AND PROCESS OF MANUFACTURE - A method for manufacturing pet food with an ultrasonic horn and an anvil, using human grade ingredients without the use of additives, including but not limited to preservatives, plasticizers, binders and fluidizers. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040746 | METHOD FOR PREPARING A FULLY COOKED, OVEN ROASTED SHELF STABLE MEAT PRODUCT - A method for preparing a fully cooked or oven roasted shelf stable meat product comprising of the steps of first mixing a selected group of ingredients which may include flavorings, colors, preservatives, sweeteners, salt, cures, fillers, bulking agents, edible acids, antimicrobials, antioxidants, concentrated proteins, emulsifiers, fats and oils, and others into a brine solution; injecting the ingredients and/or tumbling the ingredients with the selected meat product; cooking or oven roasting the blended meat product to meet USDA regulations; chilling the cooked product; forming, cutting, shaping, and styling the product; and packaging the product; and pasteurizing the finished product. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040747 | SILICA MICROGELS FOR REDUCING CHILL HAZE - The present invention provides a method of reducing chill haze in a protein containing liquid (especially beverages resulting from fermentation such as beer and wine) by contacting the liquid with silica microgels having an average microgel diameter of at least 18 nm, more preferably at least 45 nm, and most preferably at least 70 nm. It has now been discovered that microgels having an average microgel diameter of less than about 18 nm do not adequately reduce chill haze of a protein containing liquid. In particular, while microgels having an average microgel diameter of less than about 18 nm cause the coagulation of haze-forming components, these components remain suspended in liquid and continue to cause haze despite allowing the liquid to settle for long periods of time. Conversely, it has now been discovered that microgels having an average microgel diameter of at least about 18 nm cause the coagulation and precipitation of haze-forming components and the rapid settling thereof without the use of an organic polymer which acts as a flocculating agent. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040748 | PROCESS FOR AQUEOUS OIL EXTRACTION FROM OILSEED STARTING MATERIAL - A process is disclosed for the efficient recovery of oil from oilseed materials without the use of organic solvents. In the process, the oilseed starting material is first expelled to remove a portion of the total oil. The expelled cake retains the remainder of the oil from the starting seed. This cake is slurried in water and the pH of the slurry is adjusted to pH >8 with an alkaline compound. This pH adjustment results in release of oil from binding to other compounds and structures in the slurry. The slurry is then processed through a solids-liquid separation to produce a protein-enriched solids phase and an oil-in-water liquid phase. The liquid phase is then further processed to separate the oil from the water and recover the oil as free oil. The recovered oil can then be added to the expelled oil. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040749 | METHOD OF BREWING BEVERAGE IN AN ELECTRIC, DRIP-TYPE BEVERAGE BREWER - A method of brewing hot beverage in an drip-type, electric brewer having a brew basket assembly ( | 2010-02-18 |
20100040750 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO PRODUCE A FRIED FOOD PRODUCT HAVING A REDUCED LEVEL OF FAT AND ACRYLAMIDE - Disclosed is an improved process and apparatus for producing low oil fried food products having less than 30 percent by weight oil based on the total weight of an unseasoned chip and a reduced level of acrylamide. The process discloses simultaneously contacting the par-fried food with a steam knife and a steam sweep. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040751 | METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF BEVERAGE - Provided is a method for production of a beverage, including discharging air bubbles having a median diameter of 1 to 200 μm into a solution containing a tea extract or a tea extract solution and removing a layer of bubbles formed on a surface of the solution. The method enables to produce a beverage containing a tea extract which has a high purity quality and good flavor. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040752 | Adjustable Antilip System for a Patty Forming Machine - An antilip system for a food patty forming apparatus of the type having a reciprocating mold plate with at least one cavity. The system uses an adjustable escape passage to relieve pressure within a mold plate cavity. The system comprises a breather plate with antilip holes, a passage plate with antilip holes, and an adjusting bar movable between a full open position, a full closed position, and a plurality of intermediate positions. The passage plate also has a passage recycle channel for returning relieved materials to a hopper. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040753 | FLAVOR MOLECULES - A method of providing a range of flavors to an orally-receivable or ingestible product, the method including adding at least one compound, including salts thereof, of the formula: | 2010-02-18 |
20100040754 | PROTEIN HAVING SWEETNESS - An object of the present invention is to discover a substance with sweetness independent of pH and to provide a novel composition with sweetness characterized by containing the substance. Provided are: an NAS variant characterized by having sweetness independent of pH in the case of combination with a polypeptide NBS variant by causing substitution mutation or deletion mutation in one or several amino acids out of the amino acid residues constituting a polypeptide NAS; an NBS variant characterized by having sweetness independent of pH in the case of combination with a polypeptide NAS variant by causing substitution mutation or deletion mutation in one or several amino acids out of the amino acid residues constituting a polypeptide NBS; a diner comprising a combination of the NAS variant and the NBS variant; a recombinant vector containing a gene encoding the NAS variant and a gene encoding the NBS variant; and a transformant containing the vector. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040755 | WHOLE EGG REPLACING NOVEL PREMIX CONCENTRATE SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR CAKE AND CAKE RELATED PRODUCTS - A Whole egg replacing novel premix concentrate specially designed for cake and cake related products wherein the said premix comprises isolates of protein from gramineae family—10-30% with isolates of milk based protein ranging from 20-40% and in conjunction with the emulsifier ranging from 5-15%, leavening system ranging from 1-10%, stabilizers such as calcium, sodium, potassium salts at about 7-10% with filler as starch and starch hydrolyzates. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040756 | CALCIUM REDUCING AGENTS AND METHODS - The present invention relates to agents and methods for reducing calcium in beverages, in particular alcoholic and fermented beverages such as wine, beer, larger, ale, cider and perry. The agent comprises a pectin or a salt thereof. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040757 | Health Beverage and Additive Mixture for Preparing the Same - A beverage includes a liquid base, a coffee component, a saccharide component, a ginseng component, and a protein component. Per 8 ounces of the liquid base, the coffee component comprises between about 0.75 grams to about 12.65 grams, the saccharide component comprises between about 2.4 grams to about 23 grams, the ginseng component comprises between about 0.1 grams to about 0.6 grams, and the protein component comprises between about 1.24 grams to about 42.745 grams. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040758 | INTEGRATED PRODUCTION OF PHYTOCHEMICAL RICH PLANT PRODUCTS OR ISOLATES FROM GREEN VEGETATION - Invention provides improvement in process of green crop fractionation to provide a route for production of novel phytochemical compositions or ingredients containing natural products contained in green plant material. Primary products of green crop fractionation produced in conventional process are fractionated further by using processes of oil extraction, aqueous acid extraction, aqueous alkali extraction, solvent extraction or are modified further in their form leading to products that are enriched in either oil soluble phytochemicals or water soluble phytochemicals. Most of these products can be used for human consumption directly or as an ingredient of a composition with a minimal further processing. Choice exists of using a process that totally avoids use of volatile organic solvents. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040759 | Silicone devices and methods for cooking with silicone devices - The invention involves silicone bands made from food-grade silicone and methods for using the silicone bands for food preparation and cooking. The silicone bands come in a variety of diameters and thicknesses, and may be used when food is prepared, then frozen and later cooked; to support food during cooking; or in food preparation when the food is not heated. The silicon bands may be stretched and placed over a food item prior to cooking and will support the food item during cooking. The silicone bands retain their elasticity when exposed to heat and will expand and contract along with the food item while cooking. After cooking is complete, the silicone bands are quickly and easily removed from the food without sticking to the food. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040760 | BUTCHERING PROCESSES FOR MEAT PRODUCTS - A method for mass-production butchering of a chuck roll of beef includes: sectioning the chuck roll anterior to and generally parallel to the first rib to separate a neck portion thereof from a remainder thereof; sectioning the remainder into a first portion and a second portion substantially along a natural seam, the first portion comprising rhomboideus, spinalis dorsi, and serratus ventralis muscles, and the second portion comprising multifidus dorsi, complexus, and longissimus dorsi muscles; sectioning the first portion to substantially remove the rhomboideus and the spinalis dorsi therefrom, leaving a denuded serratus ventralis; sectioning the serratus ventralis into a first set of separate portions. The method may further include: sectioning the second portion into a second set of separate portions, each separate portion in the second set including the multifidus dorsi, complexus, and longissimus dorsi muscles. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040761 | Novel Thraustochytrium SP, KJS-I, Bacillus Polyfermenticus KJS-2 and Feed Additive For Fish Including them - Disclosed herein are novel microbes | 2010-02-18 |
20100040762 | GREEN TEA EXTRACT, ESPECIALLY FOR USE AS A FUNCTIONAL FOOD ITEM, FOOD SUPPLEMENT, OR CORRESPONDING INGREDIENT, USE THEREOF, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SUCH A GREEN TEA EXTRACT - A green tea extract, especially for use as a functional food item, food supplement, or corresponding ingredient has an enriched content of theanine and theogallin and is decaffeinated. | 2010-02-18 |
20100040763 | Preparation of Canola Protein Isolate Without Heat Treatment ("C200Ca") - The supernatant from the deposition of canola protein micellar mass is processed to provide a canola protein isolate which is soluble in an aqueous acidic environment. | 2010-02-18 |