08th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 37 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110044829 | PUMPING SYSTEM - A pumping system comprising a membrane pump ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110044830 | Pump assembly - A pump assembly ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110044831 | MOTOR WITH HIGH PRESSURE RATED CAN - An apparatus includes a motor. The motor includes a rotor, a stator disposed around the rotor, and a first high pressure rated can separating the stator from the rotor. The first high pressure rated can at least partially defines a rotor cavity encompassing at least a portion of the rotor and a first pressure environment independent of a second pressure environment of the stator. The second pressure environment of the stator is substantially pressure balanced with respect to the ambient environment. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044832 | Fluid Energy Machine - A fluid energy machine, in particular a compressor, is provided. The fluid energy machine includes a common rotor, which is mounted using magnetic bearings, for the flow machine and the drive. In addition to the magnetic bearings, auxiliary bearings are provided, wherein a friction bearing is provided on the bottom part of the vertically oriented rotor and a roller bearing, which provides both radial and also axial mounting, and is implemented as a ball bearing, is provided on the upper end. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044833 | OLDHAM COUPLING - A rotary compressor including a housing, a first scroll member, a second scroll member in meshing engagement with the first scroll member, and an Oldham coupling coupled to the second scroll member to inhibit the relative rotational movement between the first scroll member and the second scroll member. The Oldham coupling including a first riding pad, a second riding pad, a third riding pad is positioned, and a fourth riding pad positioned such that the first riding pad and the fourth riding pad are in an overlapping arrangement. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044834 | SCROLL COMPRESSOR - A compressor may include a shell assembly, a first scroll member, and a second scroll member. The first scroll member may be located within the shell assembly and may include a first end plate and a first spiral wrap extending from a first side of the first end plate. The first end plate may define an oil groove extending into the first side. The second scroll member may be located within the shell assembly and supported for orbital movement relative to the first scroll member. The second scroll member may include a second end plate and a second spiral wrap extending from the second end plate and meshingly engaged with the first spiral wrap to form compression pockets. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044835 | COMPRESSOR - [Object of the Invention] The object of the present invention is to provide a compressor comprising a scroll compressing mechanism provided with a fixed scroll having an end plate and a scroll body projecting from the end plate and a movable scroll having an end plate and a scroll body projecting from the end plate and meshing with the fixed scroll to form a plurality of operation chambers between them, and a housing accommodating the scroll compressing mechanism, wherein the housing cooperates with the end plate of the fixed scroll to form a discharge passage communicating with the scroll compressing mechanism and a discharge port connected to the higher pressure side portion of an external coolant circuit, the discharge passage is provided with a first discharge chamber opposing the center portion of the end plate of the fixed scroll, an oil separation chamber communicating with the first discharge chamber and opposing the outer peripheral portion of the end plate of the fixed scroll, and a second discharge chamber communicating with the oil separation chamber and opposing the outer peripheral portion of the end plate of the fixed scroll, characterized in that the compressor comprises means for placing the discharge port into communication with the second discharge chamber independently of the location of the discharge port. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044836 | POWDER METAL FRICTION STIR WELDING TOOL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A friction stir tool has an axis of rotation and a welding tip that is made of powdered metal material. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044837 | SLEEVE FOR HYDRODYNAMIC BEARING DEVICE, HYDRODYNAMIC BEARING DEVICE AND SPINDLE MOTOR USING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SLEEVE - A bearing stiffness of a sintered metal sleeve is prevented from lowering. A sleeve includes an inner section formed of metal powder for sintering and a resin for impregnation, and a surface deformation section which covers a surface of the inner section and is formed by shot blast process. Since the surface deformation section is formed by the shot blast process, the number of pores formed between the metal powder for sintering near the surface can be reduced. In this way, a supporting pressure at a bearing portion can be prevented from being released out through the pores, and the bearing stiffness can be prevented from lowering. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044838 | Iron Silicide Sputtering Target and Method for Production Thereof - An iron silicide sputtering target in which the oxygen as a gas component in the target is 1000 ppm or less and a method of manufacturing such an iron silicide sputtering target are provided. The method includes the steps of melting/casting high purity iron and silicon under high vacuum to prepare an alloy ingot, subjecting the ingot to gas atomization with inert gas to prepare fine powder, and thereafter sintering the fine powder. The amount of impurities in the target will be reduced, the thickness of a βFeSi | 2011-02-24 |
20110044839 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR HOT ISOSTATIC PRESSING CONTAINER HAVING ADJUSTABLE VOLUME AND CORNER - An improved container and method for forming billets using hot isostatic pressing is provided. The method and container allows for adjusting the volume of the container so as to obtain a billet of the desired shape based on selected powder charge for the container. In addition, the corner of the container can be adjusted to allow for elimination of edge effects and further shape control in the resulting billet. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044840 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR HOT ISOSTATIC PRESSING CONTAINER - An improved method and container for forming billets using hot isostatic pressing is provided. The improved method and container have features that control the deformations of the container during the high temperatures and pressures experienced in such processing so as to provide a billet having a predetermined shape such as, for example, substantially parallel, convex, and/or concave sides. Conservations of the powder used for the billet and more efficient use of the container upon the resulting billet can be achieved. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044841 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING MICROSCOPIC COMPONENTS - A method is provided for producing microscopically small components. The method can produce components with a size of less than 10 μm. The method includes: (a) Production of a precipitation hardenable alloy comprising at least two phases, in which alloy of a first phase forms a matrix structure in which a second phase is embedded in the form of discrete particles of a size less than 10 μm; (b) Dissolution of the matrix and separation of particles from the alloy; and (c) Mechanical deformation by forging respectively a separated particle with at least one striking tool to form the desired element. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044842 | DRY CONVERSION OF HIGH PURITY ULTRAFINE SILICON POWDER TO DENSIFIED PELLET FORM FOR SILICON MELTING APPLICATIONS - A method for making bulk silicon material consisting of silicon pellets for making silicon ingots from an agglomerate-free source of high purity, ultra fine silicon powder includes feeding a controlled amount of silicon powder into a pellet die and dry compacting the powder at ambient temperature with pressure to produce a pellet that has a density of about 50-85% of the theoretical density of elemental silicon, a weight within a range of about 1.0 gram to about 3.0 grams, a diameter in the range of 10 mm to 20 mm and preferably of about 14 mm, and a height in the range of 5 mm to 15 mm and preferably of about 10 mm. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044843 | HIGH-STRENGTH ALUMINUM CASTING ALLOYS RESISTANT TO HOT TEARING - An aluminum casting alloy resistant to hot tearing includes, in wt %, about 4.0 to about 6.9 Zn, about 2.0 to about 3.5 Mg, about 0.6 to about 1.2 Cu, about 0.38 to about 0.57 Sc, about 0.18 to about 0.28 Zr, and the balance Al and impurities, substantially excluding Fe, Mn, and Si, said alloy characterized by a freezing range of less than about 150° C., solidus temperature above about 490° C., and eutectic phase fraction above about 5% at the late stages of solidification. The alloy is processed to form a dispersion of L1 | 2011-02-24 |
20110044844 | HOT COMPACTION AND EXTRUSION OF L12 ALUMINUM ALLOYS - A method and apparatus produces high strength aluminum alloys from a powder containing L1 | 2011-02-24 |
20110044845 | 'KAZAKHSTANSKIY' ALLOY FOR STEEL DEOXIDATION AND ALLOYING - The invention relates to ferrous metallurgy, in particular to producing an alloy for reducing, doping and modifying steel. The invention makes it possible to improve the quality of the steel treated with the inventive alloy owing to the deep reduction and modification of non-metallic impurities and the simultaneous microalloying of steel with barium, titanium and vanadium. Barium, titanium and vanadium are added into the inventive alloy, which contains aluminium, silicium, calcium, carbon and iron, with the following component ratio, in mass %: 45.0-63.0 silicium, 10.0-25.0 aluminium, 1.0-10.0 calcium, 1.0-10.0 barium, 0.3-0.5 vanadium, 1.0-10.0 titanium, 0.1-1.0 carbon, the rest being iron. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044846 | REGISTER VENT FILTER - The present invention relates to an air filter assembly and a method of using the same on a register vent comprising: a mechanism to attach the filter to an inside perimeter of the register; a sleeve to allow for the insertion of register louvers; and a filter where said filter includes an anti-bacteria agent. The mechanism to attach may include an adhesive strip. The anti-bacteria agent disinfects and deodorizes airflow through the register. The anti-bacteria agent effectively removes bacteria and fungi from the airflow through the register. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044847 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING TISSUES - Methods for processing tissue are provided. In some embodiments, the methods comprise methods for decellularizing tissue samples by applying high hydrostatic pressure to the tissues samples. In some embodiments, the methods comprise methods for thawing tissue samples and/or reducing the bioburden in a sample by applying high hydrostatic pressure to the tissue samples. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044848 | GERMICIDAL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR STERILIZING OBJECTS - A germicidal apparatus for sterilizing at least one object, including at least one ultraviolet (UV) emitting unit which emits UV light onto at least one object; one or more spraying units which spray at least one chemical onto at least one object, wherein the UV light and at least one chemical sterilize the at least one object. There are disclosed methods for sterilizing at least one object, including a method including emitting ultraviolet (UV) light onto the at least one object; and applying at least one chemical to the at least one object. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044849 | DISINFECTING SPRAY DEVICE - The present invention relates to an aerosol spray assembly for disinfecting an enclosed area comprising: a aerosol can that contains a disinfectant; a spray nozzle on the top of the can that includes an activation tab; a locking slot that secures the activation tab in a closed position after the activation tab is depressed; and a 360-degree disinfectant spray that releases the disinfectant into the enclosed area. The disinfectant within the can may include an ammonium compound. The present invention disinfects an enclosed area by: placing the aerosol can in an upright position in the enclosed area; releasing a 360-degree disinfectant spray into the enclosed area by depressing an activation tab on the nozzle attached to the aerosol can; and locking the activation tab in a closed position to allow the total emission of disinfectant into the enclosed area. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044850 | DISINFECTING CAPS AND SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Caps can be used to cover and disinfect a male protrusion portion of a medical connector. Some caps can create a seal with the male protrusion to prevent antiseptic from entering a lumen the protrusion. A biasing element can aid in creating or maintaining the seal. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044851 | METHOD FOR REMOVAL OF VAPORIZED HYDROGEN PEROXIDE FROM A REGION - A method and apparatus for aerating a region exposed to a gaseous/vaporous sterilant. A catalytic destroyer and a reactive chemical unit are used to reduce the concentration of the gaseous/vaporous sterilant within the region. The reactive chemical unit includes a chemistry that is chemically reactive with the gaseous/vaporous sterilant. In one embodiment, the gaseous/vaporous sterilant is vaporized hydrogen peroxide and the chemistry of the reactive chemical unit includes thiosulfate and iodide. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044852 | IMPROVED DISINFESTATION METHOD - A method and apparatus for disinfesting plant material in a chamber comprising a) a pesticide supply ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110044853 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DECONTAMINATION OF TUBING - Embodiments of the invention generally provide an apparatus and method for decontaminating tubing. The invention is particularly suitable for decontaminating tubing in a test system used for certifying a filter in a containment system. In one embodiment, a test system for a containment system is provide that includes a sample system including equipment adapted for testing a filter disposed in a containment system utilizing samples obtained from a downstream sample port and a upstream sample port of the containment system, and a device for reversing a flow within the sample system. In another aspect of the invention, a method for decontaminating tubing is provided. In another embodiment, the method includes flowing a sterilization agent through tubing in a first direction and flowing the sterilization agent through tubing in a second direction. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044854 | Method for Increasing Throughput in an Automatic Clinical Analyzer by Duplicating Reagent Resources - A method for maximizing analyzer throughput irregardless of the mix in demand of different assays to be conducted by duplicating the reagents required to conduct selected assays in at least two separate reagent servers and also enabling newly incoming selected assays to be conducted using reagents from whichever reagent server has the smaller backlog of such high-volume assays. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044855 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS OF ANALYTES - Systems and methods are provided for collecting and analyzing analytes. One embodiment of the invention includes a system for collecting analyte. The system comprises a sampling section disposed on a collection platform and an air source that provides an analyte to be sorbed by the sampling section. The sampling section can be formed of a low pressure drop configuration of sorbent material | 2011-02-24 |
20110044856 | FLUID SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE - A drug test device for bodily fluids, such as urine, includes a cup and a removable lid which houses one or more test strips. The lid is releasably locked onto the cup so as to align dipping ends of the test strips exposed through an underside of the lid with a position stabilizer, thereby causing the dipping ends to be located downwardly and submerged in fluid when the device is placed on its side in a reactive position. The position stabilizer may comprise a sidewall indentation that reduces the internal volume of the cup and keeps the cup from rolling when placed on its side. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044857 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING A BIOSENSOR CHIP AND THE BIOSENSOR CHIP MADE THEREBY - A method of fabricating a biosensor chip includes: forming at least one metallic layer on a transparent substrate to form a composite member; disposing the composite member in a vacuumed chamber, and introducing a gas into the vacuumed chamber; applying microwave energy to the gas to produce a microwave plasma of the gas within the vacuumed chamber, and causing the microwave plasma to interact with the metallic layer so that the metallic layer is melted and formed into a plurality of metallic nanoparticles that are spaced apart from each other and that expose partially the surface of the transparent substrate; and disposing a receptor at the surface of the transparent substrate that is exposed among the metallic nanoparticles. A biosensor chip is also disclosed. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044858 | BIOANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTATION USING A LIGHT SOURCE SUBSYSTEM - The invention relates to a light source for irradiating molecules present in a detection volume with one or more selected wavelengths of light and directing the fluorescence, absorbance, transmittance, scattering onto one or more detectors. Molecular interactions with the light allow for the identification and quantitation of participating chemical moieties in reactions utilizing physical or chemical tags, most typically fluorescent and chromophore labels. The invention can also use the light source to separately and simultaneously irradiate a plurality of capillaries or other flow confining structures with one or more selected wavelengths of light and separately and simultaneously detect fluorescence produced within the capillaries or other flow confining structures. In various embodiments, the flow confining structures can allow separation or transportation of molecules and include capillary, micro bore and milli bore flow systems. The capillaries are used to separate molecules that are chemically tagged with appropriate fluorescent or chromophore groups. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044859 | SYNTHESIS REACTION SYSTEM FOR HYDROCARBON COMPOUND, AND METHOD OF REMOVING POWDERED CATALYST PARTICLES - A synthesis reaction system is provided with: a reactor which synthesizes a hydrocarbon compound by a chemical reaction of a synthesis gas including hydrogen and carbon monoxide as main components, and a slurry having solid catalyst particles suspended in liquid; a separator which separates the hydrocarbon compound from the slurry; and a filtering device which filters the hydrocarbon compound extracted from the separator to trap powdered catalyst particles. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044860 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PRODUCTION OF SYNTHETIC HYDROCARBON COMPOUNDS - A process and system for producing hydrocarbon compounds or fuels that recycle products of hydrocarbon compound combustion—carbon dioxide or carbon monoxide, or both, and water. The energy for recycling is electricity derived from preferably not fossil based fuels, like from nuclear fuels or from renewable energy. The process comprises electrolysing water, and then using hydrogen to reduce externally supplied carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide, then using so produced carbon monoxide together with any externally supplied carbon monoxide and hydrogen in Fischer-Tropsch reactors, with upstream upgrading to desired specification fuels—for example, gasoline, jet fuel, kerosene, diesel fuel, and others. Energy released in some of these processes is used by other processes. Using adiabatic temperature changes and isothermal pressure changes for gas processing and separation, large amounts of required energy are internally recycled using electric and heat distribution lines. Phase conversion of working fluid is used in heat distribution lines for increased energy efficiency. The resulting use of electric energy is less than 1.4 times the amount of the high heating value of combustion of so produced hydrocarbon compounds when carbon dioxide is converted to carbon monoxide in the invention, and less than 0.84 when carbon monoxide is the source. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044861 | SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN AND CARBON DIOXIDE - A system is provided for producing and separating hydrogen and carbon dioxide from a hydrocarbon and steam. A hydrocarbon and steam are steam reformed and the reformed gas is shift reacted to produce a shift gas in the system. Hydrogen is removed from the shift gas, and the hydrogen-depleted gas is reformed and shift reacted again to produce more hydrogen and carbon dioxide in the system. The hydrogen and carbon dioxide are then separated. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044862 | METHOD FOR BONDING PLASTIC MICRO CHIP - Disclosed is a method of bonding upper and lower substrates for manufacturing a plastic micro chip comprising the upper substrate, the lower substrate and a sample filling space having a predetermined height for filling a sample between the upper and lower substrates. According to the method, the upper and lower substrates are bonded by introducing an organic solvent between the upper and lower substrates. In addition, the invention provides a method of manufacturing a micro chip using the method and a micro chip manufactured according to the method. According to the invention, it is possible to easily and precisely bond the upper and lower substrates of the plastic micro chip. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044863 | MICRO FLUID DEVICE - The present invention provides a microfluidic device with a micro-pump system in which the production process is simplified and the device is further downsized. A microfluidic device | 2011-02-24 |
20110044864 | SUPPORTING UNIT FOR MICROFLUID SYSTEM - The present invention provides a supporting unit of microfluid system having a smaller restriction on the number of the steps and capacity of the reaction and analysis that can be produced easily, and a microfluid-system supporting unit allowing mounting of complicated fluid circuits densely. The present invention relates to a microfluid-system supporting unit, comprising a first supporting plate and at least one hollow filament constituting the channel of the microfluid system, wherein the hollow filament is placed on the first supporting plate in any shape and a particular internal region of the hollow filament has a function. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044865 | MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - In a microfluidic system, a magnetic clamp for sealing a flexible microchannel chip includes a base formed from a magnetically-attractable material. The base supports a window for viewing the face of the microfluidic chip. A ring with magnets uniformly distributed around it is disposed over the base. A transparent disk attached to the top of the ring has an inlet and an outlet for introducing and removing a fluid medium into a cavity defined the disk, the window, the center opening of the ring and the base. An elastomer cushion is attached to the inner surface of the disk. The magnetic force between the base and the magnets on the ring compresses the cushion against the microfluidic chip so that the microchannels are sealed against the window with a uniform and reproducible pressure. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044866 | Method and Apparatus for Processing Substances in a Single Container - In one example embodiment of the present invention, a vessel having an open end and a closed end is provided. The vessel further includes, but is not limited to, a filtering substance. The filtering means is disposed generally toward the closed end of the vessel. Subsequently the closed end of the tube or vessel can be pierced so that the liquid and waste products can be removed from the vessel through the pierced aperture. In another example embodiment, a method for processing at least one substance in a vessel capable of retaining at least one substance is provided. The method includes, but is not limited to, introducing the at least one substance into the vessel. The method further comprises processing the at least one substance. The method further includes, but is not limited to, creating an aperture in the vessel; and removing at least one substance through the aperture. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044867 | COMBINATION TUBE AND CAP FOR STORAGE AND TRANSPORT OF FLUID SAMPLES - Tube and cap assemblies for retaining an aliquot of fluid suitably for transferring such samples within a laboratory or between laboratories include a tube portion having at least one sidewall defining an open top. A flange extends outwardly from the open top and includes a top surface and a bottom surface. At least one channel is provided in the top surface of the flange, and an internal closed bottom extends from the at least one sidewall. The cap includes at least one peripheral wall, a hub inset from the at least one peripheral wall, and a plurality of ribs extending from the hub to the at least one peripheral wall to strengthen it against forces inward toward the hub. The cap further includes a neck having at least one bubble ring, a rim extending from the neck, and at least one sealing rib extending from the rim. In the assembly, where the cap is secured to the transfer tube, the neck extends into the open top of the transfer tube and the at least one bubble ring sealingly contacts the at least one sidewall, and the at least one sealing rib extends into the at least one channel. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044868 | Steam Methane Reformer and Hydrogen Station Having it Using High Performing Metal Fiber Burner - The steam methane reformer using a premixed metal fiber burner which has a short flame length as well as a high temperature to thereby provide a high efficiency and also reduce a size, and a hydrogen station having the same. The steam methane reformer using a high performing metal fiber burner comprises a reforming part ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110044869 | PROCESSES FOR EXTRACTING ALUMINUM AND IRON FROM ALUMINOUS ORES - There are provided processes for extracting aluminum ions from aluminous ores. Such processes can be used with various types of aluminous ores such as aluminous ores comprising various types of metals such as Fe, K, Mg, Na, Ca, Mn, Ba, Zn, Li, Sr, V, Ni, Cr, Pb, Cu, Co, Sb, As, B, Sn, Be, Mo, or mixtures thereof. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044870 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FLUE GAS SCRUBBING - An apparatus | 2011-02-24 |
20110044871 | COATING COMPOSITION FOR DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYSTS - The invention relates to a coating composition for diesel oxidation catalysts or a combination of diesel oxidation catalysts and diesel particle filters, said coating composition comprising a combination of a noble metal on a metal oxide, with the exception of cerium oxide, and a zeolite doped with iron. The invention also relates to a catalyst provided with the coating according to the invention, and to a method for treating the exhaust gas of diesel internal combustion engines. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044872 | FLUE GAS CONTROL SYSTEM OF COAL COMBUSTION BOILER AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - A flue gas control system of a coal combustion boiler according to the present invention includes: an HCI atomizer ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110044873 | Fabrication Method of Zeolite Honeycomb Type Catalyst for Reducing Nitrogen Oxide - The present invention relates to conversion of exhaust gas containing nitrogen oxide (NO | 2011-02-24 |
20110044874 | Oxidation Catalyst and Method for Destruction of CO, VOC and Halogenated VOC - An oxidation catalyst deposited on a substrate is described for the destruction of CO and volatile organic compounds, in particular halogenated organic compounds, from an emissions stream at temperatures from 250° C. to 450° C. The oxidation catalyst includes at least two platinum group metals, one of which is either platinum or ruthenium, supported on refractory oxides, such as a solid solution of CeO | 2011-02-24 |
20110044875 | ATS TAIL GAS TREATING PROCESS FOR SRU AND SWS OFF GASES - The present invention relates to a system and process utilizing ammonium thio sulfate solution (ATS) as the primary liquid absorption agent that is re-circulated through an SO2 Contactor/Absorber for high efficiency contacting and absorption of sulfur dioxide, SO | 2011-02-24 |
20110044876 | LOW TEMPERATURE METAL OXIDE SYNTHESIS - A method for the decomposition of one or more metal oxide precursor compounds, at least one of which is a metal carboxylate salt, to a metal oxide or mixed metal oxide by contacting the metal oxide precursor compound or compounds with an aqueous reaction mixture at a pH, pressure and temperature effective to decompose all metal oxide precursor compounds, wherein the temperature is between about room temperature and about 350° C. and the contact duration is effective to decompose all metal oxide precursor compounds to form an essentially pure metal oxide or mixed metal oxide. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044877 | METHOD OF PURIFYING SILICON UTILIZING CASCADING PROCESS - The present invention relates to a method of purifying a material using a metallic solvent. The present invention includes a method of purifying silicon utilizing a cascade process. In a cascade process, as the silicon moves through the purification process, it contacts increasingly pure solvent metal that is moving through the process in an opposite direction. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044878 | Process for Producing Silicon - A process for producing silicon comprises the steps of a reduction step [1] of depositing silicon by reacting chlorosilanes and hydrogen in a reactor under heat and discharging an exhaust gas that contains hydrogen, oligomers of silanes, and a silicon powder; a carring step [2] of carrying the exhaust gas that has been exhausted in the step [1] while keeping a temperature of the exhaust gas at not less than 105° C.; a removal step [3] of supplying the exhaust gas that has been carried in the step [2] to a filter at a temperature of not less than 105° C. and discharging the exhaust gas from the filter at a temperature of not less than 105° C. to remove the silicon powder from the exhaust gas and give a mixed gas that contains the hydrogen and the oligomers of silanes; and a separation step [4] of cooling the mixed gas that has been obtained in the step [3] to separate the hydrogen as a gas phase from the mixed gas. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044879 | PROCESS FOR THE TREATMENT AND PURIFICATION OF DANGEROUS WASTES CONTAINING AMMONIUM SALTS, PARTICULARLY AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, DERIVED FROM PHARMACEUTICAL AND CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIES - The invention relates to a process for the treatment and purification of dangerous wastes containing ammonium salts, particularly ammonium chloride, derived from pharmaceutical and chemical technologies. The process includes the following steps: removing the organic solvent content of the waste mixture, containing an aqueous and non-aqueous phase, by phase separation based on the difference in the special weight and/or by azeotrop distillation, and heating the obtained aqueous solution at its boiling point or at a temperature belonging to the maximal saturation boiling point of the ammonium salt until the non-solvent type organic substances precipitate in the form of a well separable polymerisate phase, whereafter this phase is separated from the aqueous solution of the ammonium salt and the ammonium salt, preferably the ammonium chloride is purified by a method known per se. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044880 | METHOD AND FACILITY FOR RECOVERING CO2 GAS IN CEMENT MANUFACTURING FACILITY - To provide a method and facility for enabling CO | 2011-02-24 |
20110044881 | Method For The Catalytic Extraction Of Coal - A method for the production of a carbon material from the extraction of coal, comprising forming a mixture of coal, a solvent and a catalyst selected from the group consisting of molybdenum, tin, titanium, zirconium, hafnium, thorium, selenium, tellurium, polonium, iron, cobalt, nickel, ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, iridium, platinum, the catalytically-active compounds and coordination compounds containing any of the foregoing, and combinations and mixtures thereof. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044882 | METHOD OF MAKING HIGH PURITY LITHIUM HYDROXIDE AND HYDROCHLORIC ACID - The present invention relates to a process for producing high purity lithium hydroxide monohydrate, comprising following steps: concentrating a lithium containing brine; purifying the brine to remove or to reduce the concentrations of ions other than lithium; adjusting the pH of the brine to about 10.5 to 11 to further remove cations other than lithium, if necessary; neutralizing the brine with acid; purifying the brine to reduce the total concentration of calcium and magnesium to less than 150 ppb via ion exchange; electrolyzing the brine to generate a lithium hydroxide solution containing less than 150 ppb total calcium and magnesium, with chlorine and hydrogen gas as byproducts; producing hydrochloric acid via combustion of the chlorine gas with excess hydrogen and subsequent scrubbing of the resultant gas stream with purified water, if elected to do so; and concentrating and crystallizing the lithium hydroxide solution to produce lithium hydroxide monohydrate crystals. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044883 | METHOD OF PURIFYING GYPSUM - A method of purifying flue gas desulfurization (FGD) gypsum. The method includes the steps of a) providing an aqueous slurry containing said FGD gypsum, b) passing the aqueous slurry to a magnetic separator, and c) contacting the FGD gypsum to be purified with a solution containing an acid and having pH below 5 in an acid washing step. Also, a purified FGD gypsum obtained by the inventive method and the use thereof as coating or filler pigment for paper or board. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044884 | HYDROGEN PRODUCTION FROM HYDROGEN SULFIDE - The present subject matter is directed to plasma dissociation of fluidic hydrogen sulfide to hydrogen and sulfur. A reactor is configured to have a plasma discharge and a vortex flow pattern. The plasma discharge provides energy to the hydrogen sulfide disassociation reaction and the vortex flow pattern helps to cause the condensation of sulfur molecules. The condensation of sulfur molecules helps to reduce the amount of energy input required to disassociate a certain amount of hydrogen sulfide. Additionally, the reactor may be configured to have a vortex flow pattern that provides for a recirculation zone in which relatively warm reaction products may exchange their heat energy with relatively cool input fluids. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044885 | Process for Obtaining Sulfur from Feed Gas Containing H2S - The invention relates to a method for production sulfur from an input gas comprising H | 2011-02-24 |
20110044886 | LITHIUM-BASED MATERIALS AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME - Lithium-based materials and methods of forming the same. In at least one embodiment of a method of forming a lithium-based material of the present disclosure, the method comprises the steps of combining a first quantity of a first lithium-based component and a second quantity of a second lithium-based component with a titanium-based component to form a mixture, the first lithium-based component having a first melting point and the second lithium-based component having a second melting point higher than the first melting point of the first lithium-based component, and heating the mixture to a first temperature above the first melting point but below the second melting point for a period of time to form a resultant end product. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044887 | MESOPOROUS MANGANESE DIOXIDE - α-Phase manganese dioxide, when in a mesoporous form, has useful properties enabling its use as electrodes, inter alia, in lithium batteries and supercapacitors. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044888 | FINE PARTICULATE TITANIUM DIOXIDE, AND PRODUCTION PROCESS AND USE THEREOF - A process for producing a fine particulate titanium dioxide, comprising charging a fine particulate titanium dioxide powder in a resin bag, spraying water droplets having a liquid droplet diameter of 5 to 500 μm to the powder in the bag, and closing the bag for storing the powder in the bag. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044889 | DOPED HYDROGEN STORAGE MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a doped hydrogen storage material according to the general formula: Mg | 2011-02-24 |
20110044890 | Hydrogen Production Method from Water by Thermochemical Cycles Using Germanium Oxide - The present invention relates to a hydrogen production method from water by using germanium oxide, more precisely a hydrogen and oxygen production method from water by thermochemical cycles using germanium oxide. The method of the present invention facilitates the production of hydrogen by multi-step thermochemical cycle using germanium oxide, so that it is characterized by that the thermochemical cycle is low temperature reaction and only water is consumed and other materials are not consumed but circulated. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044891 | High Metal Content Molecular Sieves and Their Manufacture - A process for manufacturing a synthetic porous crystalline molecular sieve requires an aqueous reaction mixture comprising a source of X | 2011-02-24 |
20110044892 | FORMULATION AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF TEETH - Tooth dentin is treated by applying thereto a paste or other solution to effect plugging of the tubules to eliminate or reduce tooth sensitivity. The solution may be applied to other tooth components for treatment thereof. The solution has a lanthanide salt dissolved therein and a pH between about 6 and 7 and includes an agent for bulking so as to enhance the plugging effect. A dental restoration has incorporated therein lanthanide ions. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044893 | VASCULAR TARGETS FOR DETECTING, IMAGING AND TREATING NEOPLASIA OR NEOVASCULATURE - Methods of delivering an agent in a tissue-specific manner, by targeting annexin A1, a derivative of annexin A1, or a binding partner of annexin A1, are described. The methods can be used for detecting, imaging and/or treating neoplasia, angiogenesis or neovasculature, as well as for diagnostics and methods of assessing treatment efficacy. Antibodies to annexin A1 are also described, as are methods screening for agents altering annexin A1 activity. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044894 | Immunoglobulin and/or Toll-Like Receptor Proteins Associated with Myelogenous Haematological Proliferative Disorders and Uses Thereof - The disclosure relates to methods and compositions effective in the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of human hematopoietic cancers. In particular, the disclosure provides tumor-associated genes that encode for members of the immunoglobulin (Ig) and/or toll-like receptor superfamilies that are differentially expressed in hematopoietic tumor cells of myeloid origin compared with other cells, e.g., normal stem cells. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044895 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR REDUCING STEMNESS IN ONCOGENESIS - The invention provides methods and compositions for reducing the number of cancer stem cells in a mixed population of differentiated cells (for example, cancer cells) and cancer stem cells. The cancer stem cells, if present, can be more resistant to traditional drug-based therapies and can provide a source for new, differentiated cancer cells associated with the development of drug-resistance and more aggressive phenotypes. When combined with traditional cancer therapies, for example, drug-based therapies, the methods and compositions of the invention provide a more effective way for treating cancer and can provide a model system for developing new cancer therapies and new treatment modalities. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044896 | Tumor-targeting monoclonal antibodies to FZD10 and uses thereof - The present invention relates to an antibody or a fragment thereof which is capable of binding to a Frizzled homologue 10 (FZD10) protein, such as a mouse monoclonal antibody, a chimeric antibody and a humanized antibody. Also, the present invention relates to a method for treating and/or preventing FZD10-associated disease; a method for diagnosis or prognosis of FZD10-associated disease; and a method for in vivo imaging of FZD10 in a subject. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044897 | METHOD OF IMAGING LOCALIZED INFECTIONS - The invention relates to a method for targeting an imaging agent to cells of an animal to detect localized infections. More particularly, localized infections are detected by targeting imaging agents to inflammatory cells having receptors for a vitamin by using vitamin-imaging agent conjugates. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044898 | TRANSLOCATOR PROTEIN LIGANDS - The present invention relates to compounds and methods for imaging translocator protein (18 kDa) (TSPO) expression in a subject. This invention also relates to compounds and methods for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders, inflammation or anxiety in a subject. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044899 | LABELLED ANALOGUES OF HALOBENZAMIDES AS MULTIMODAL RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS AND THEIR PRECURSORS - A compound of formula (I): in which R | 2011-02-24 |
20110044900 | METHOD FOR TREATING AND/OR DIAGNOSING TUMOR BY GOLD PARTICLES COATED WITH A POLYMER - A method for treating and/or diagnosing a tumor is provided. The method includes administrating an effective amount of gold particles to a subject in need thereof, and observing the distribution of the gold particles in the subject, wherein the gold particles are coated with a polymer, and the gold particle has a size of about 6.1±1.9 nm. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044901 | NOVEL COMPOUNDS - The present invention is directed to sulphated compounds comprising at least one glycosidic amine group, and polysaccharide, oligosaccharide, peptide and protein derivatives comprising such compounds, and mixtures thereof. The present invention is also directed to methods of synthesising such compounds. Such compounds may bind to a range of proteins, find application in methods of modifying, or testing for a modification in the level of a cytokine in vivo, ex vivo or in vitro, and find application in the treatment and/or prevention of inflammation, an inflammatory disorder, a proliferative disorder, an immune disorder, an angiogenesis-dependent disorder, a sensitivity disorder, an adverse endocrine reaction, a degenerative disorder, wound healing, depression, and other diseases and disorders. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044902 | Modulation of the Immune Response - Methods for identifying compounds that modulate the generation of regulatory T cells (Treg) in vivo and in vitro, i.e., compounds that act on the transcription factors that increase or decrease expression of Foxp3. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044903 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING MICROBUBBLES - The present invention provides methods for the preparation of gas-filled microbubbles, and methods of using for therapeutic and/or diagnostic applications. In particular, the methods of the invention allow for the preparation of gas-filled microbubbles having narrow size distributions and defined ultrasonic properties. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044904 | CRYSTAL FORMS OF 2--ADENOSINE - The present invention provides novel crystalline polymorphic forms of 2-cyclohexylmethylidenehydrazino adenosine, also known as binodenoson, methods of making the same, and methods for the manufacture of a pharmaceutical composition by employing such crystal forms, in particular, for the use of binodenoson in a subject, in need thereof, as a pharmacological stress agent to produce coronary vasodilation. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044905 | OXYTOCIN ANALOGUES - The present invention relates to novel compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, use of said compounds for the manufacture of a medicament for treatment of inter alia compromised lactation conditions as well as to a method for treatment of said conditions, wherein said compounds are administered. The compounds are represented by the general formula (I), as further defined in the specification. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044906 | Methods for the Treatment, the Prognostic Assessment and the Staging of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - The present invention relates to methods for the treatment, the prognosis and the diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044907 | IN VIVO SCREENING ASSAYS - Disclosed herein are methods for identifying inhibitors of LOXL2 activity using in vivo assays. The assays include, for example, CCL | 2011-02-24 |
20110044908 | Methods and Compositions for Treating and Identifying Compounds to Treat Age-Related Macular Degeneration - The present invention provides methods for treating or limiting development of age-related macular degeneration, as well as methods for identifying compound suitable for such use. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044909 | ANIMAL MODEL FOR DIABETES - The present invention provides a method of producing diabetic mice and their use in drug development. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044910 | IN VIVO FLOW CYTOMETRY BASED ON CELLULAR AUTOFLUORESCENCE - The present invention generally provides methods and systems for performing in vivo flow cytometry by using blood vessels as flow chambers through which flowing cells can be monitored in a live subject in vivo without the need for withdrawing a blood sample. In some embodiments, one or more blood vessels are illuminated with radiation so as to cause a multi-photon excitation of an exogenous fluorophore that was previously introduced into the subject to label one or more cell types of interest. In some other embodiments, rather than utilizing an exogenous fluorophore, endogenous (intrinsic) cellular fluorescence can be employed for in vivo flow cytometry. The emission of fluorescence radiation from such fluorophores in response to the excitation can be detected and analyzed to obtain information regarding a cell type of interest. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044911 | Use of Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles in Cancer Detection and Treatment - The present invention provides methods of detecting a cancer cell in an individual, methods of grading a cancer, and methods of treating a cancer. The methods involve use of functionalized magnetic nanoparticles that comprise a moiety that provides for selective association with, and/or metabolic uptake into, a cancer cell. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044912 | Diagnostic And Therapeutic Epitope, And Transgenic Plant - A peptide analogue which is not more than 50 amino acids in length, and which is capable of being recognized by a T cell receptor that recognizes an epitope comprising sequence | 2011-02-24 |
20110044913 | 8-HYDROXY-5-[(1R)-1-HYDROXY-2-[[(1R)-2-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)-1-METHYLETHYL]AMI- NO]ETHYL]-2(1H)-QUINOLINONE HEMI-FUMARATE - The invention relates to 8-hydroxy-5-[(1R)-1-hydroxy-2-[[(1R)-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-methylethyl]-amino]ethyl]-2(1H)-quinolinone hemi-fumarate salt. The invention also relates to processes for its preparation, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and to its use as a medicament. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044914 | CLEANING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - The present invention is directed to effervescent cleaning compositions comprising a basic amino acid. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044915 | CONFECTIONERY CONTAINING ALGAE FOR THE PREVENTION OF ORO-DENTAL INFECTIONS - The present invention relates in general to a sweet. More specifically, the present invention relates to a sweet which provides beneficial effects on the teeth. The sweet according to the present invention promotes good oro-dental hygiene, and more particularly provides oro-dental care, and promotes and maintains healthy teeth and gums. It is characterized in that it contains microalgae and/or extracts of microalgae, and more particularly | 2011-02-24 |
20110044916 | DENTAL FLOSS - The present invention is directed to a dental floss comprising a basic amino acid or salt thereof. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044917 | Dental composition for treating peri-implantitis - A composition for treating peri-implantitis, including bacterial inflammatory processes that occur in a bone tissue close to a dental implant, comprising at least one biocompatible acrylic resin which is impermeable to water, but insoluble to water; an antibiotic mixture; an organic solvent that is adapted to gradually evaporate, such that said at least one resin forms a protective film that gradually releases said antibiotic mixture. The antibiotic mixture comprises piperacillin sodium and tazobactam sodium in a predetermined weight ratio. In particular, said or each acrylic resin is permeable to water, but insoluble to water, ensuring the permanence of the film in the mouth even if saliva is present and at the same time releases piperacillin sodium and tazobactam sodium. The composition achieves a gradual release of the therapeutic agent directly close to the pathogenic process and allows elimination of bacterial deposits from the raw surface of the dental implant. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044918 | Novel sulfamide derivatives and cosmetic use thereof - The present invention relates to the cosmetic use of a compound of formula (I) | 2011-02-24 |
20110044919 | Compositions With Perfluorinated Ingredients - The invention is directed to a cosmetic composition comprising at least one perfluorinated component and at least one aromatic component, wherein the aromatic component is present in an amount sufficient to compatibilize the fluorinated component in the cosmetic composition; transfer resistant, long wearing or other types of cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions containing the components and a method for compatibilizing a fluorinated component in a cosmetic composition using an aromatic component, and cosmetic compositions containing at least one perfluorinated amide. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044920 | TOPICAL SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS - Disclosed is a topical skin care composition that includes water, silymarin, hydrolyzed algin, palmitoyl tripeptide 8, ceramide 2, pomegranate extract comprising pomegranate sterols, glycerin, disodium EDTA, caprylic/capric triglyceride, shea butter, C12-15 alcohols benzoate, dimethicone, glyceryl stearate and PEG 100 stearate, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, stearic acid, butylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, and (s) a mixture of acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, isohexadecane, and polysorbate 80. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044921 | SUBSTANCES AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ENHANCING DNA REPAIR AND METHODS OF USE - The invention provides methods of preventing or treating a condition associated with DNA damage in an animal comprising the administration of a substance that interferes with the activity of the CUL4A ubiquitin ligase. The invention also provides a substance that interferes with the activity of CUL4A, as well as compositions comprising the interfering substance and a carrier. The substance of the invention preferably enhances nucleotide excision repair activity in an animal. The invention further provides methods of identifying substances that negatively or positively modulate the expression and/or activity of CUL4A. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044922 | PERFUMING OR FLAVOURING MICROCAPSULES COMPRISING AN EXPLOSION SUPPRESSANT - A method for preparing a powder that includes perfuming or flavoring microcapsules of a perfuming or flavoring ingredient, a carrier material, and an explosion suppressant. The powder, when suspended in hot air during its preparation, has a reduced tendency for explosion. The explosion suppressant is selected from C | 2011-02-24 |
20110044923 | PIPERIDINIUM COMPOUNDS AND COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING THEM - Cosmetic or dermatological compositions which comprise at least one piperidinium salt, preferably a 4-[(2-cyclopentyl-2-hydroxyphenylacetyl)oxy]-1,1-dimethyl-piperidinium salt, and the use thereof, particularly as antiperspirants. This Abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044924 | METHOD FOR INHIBITING FADING AND ENHANCING COLOR INTENSITY OF COLOR-TREATED HAIR - The invention provides a method for inhibiting color fading in color-treated keratinous fibers, which method includes treating the keratinous fibers with a color-fade inhibiting-effective effective amount of a monoalkyl quaternary ammonium salt. The invention also provides a method for enhancing the intensity of color in color-treated keratinous fibers, which method includes treating the keratinous fibers with a color intensity enhancing effective amount of an alkyl a quaternary ammonium salt. Additionally provided are products for inhibiting the fading of color and increasing the intensity of color in color-treated keratinous fibers. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044925 | HAIR STYLING COMPOSITION - A hair non-permanent styling composition comprising: i) an oligosaccharide comprising 3 to 7 sugar units in which the linkage group between the sugar units is an α1-4 link; and ii) at least one further ingredient selected from the group consisting of a suitable carrier, a styling polymer or a surfactant. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044926 | COMPOSITION FOR THE PERMANENT SHAPING OF HUMAN HAIR - The present invention concerns a composition for the permanent shaping of human hair used both for the permanent waving of human hair with an excellent waving effect as well as for the straightening of curled hair comprising at least one ubichinone of the formula | 2011-02-24 |
20110044927 | ODOR ABATEMENT OF ORGANIC WASTE - The present invention relates to a system and a method of abating hydrogen sulfide gas emitted by or generated by organic matter. Certain embodiments of the present invention relate to contacting hydrogen sulfide gas with metals such as copper, iron, zinc, silver or mixtures thereof, and other components. Other embodiments of the present invention relate to contacting hydrogen sulfide gas with a solution of metals such as copper, iron, zinc or mixtures thereof, and other components. | 2011-02-24 |
20110044928 | MICROPARTICLE FILM COMPOSITION - The present invention provides a film composition effective for correcting irregularities on the skin surface, which has stretchability and flexibility as a result of crosslinkable protein microparticles in the film composition being crosslinked by transglutaminase, as well as superior air permeability and moisture evaporation properties as a result of forming a film with the crosslinkable protein microparticles. | 2011-02-24 |