| 10th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 62 |
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| 20090062098 | CREASING DEVICE - It is desired to provide a creasing device of which the distances between rollers of a plurality of creasing units are individually adjustable. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062099 | FOLDING ROLLER FOR SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS - A medium processing apparatus of an embodiment of the invention includes a plurality of rollers constituting a plurality of roller pairs, a pair of feed rollers, a first pair of folding rollers, and a second pair of folding rollers, and when an angle between a line connecting axial centers of the pair of rollers and a line connecting axial centers of the first pair of folding rollers is η | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062100 | Sheet folding device and image forming apparatus - Plural conveying paths including guide plates are arranged on both sides of a sheet in its thickness direction, being linked from an upstream side to a downstream side in a conveying direction of the sheet. A stopper is arranged in at least one of the conveying paths to make contact with a leading edge of the sheet conveyed through the conveying paths thereby stopping the sheet and forming a bending portion at the sheet. A pair of folding rollers is arranged between the conveying paths to nip the bending portion of the sheet to form a folding line at the sheet. An adjusting member is provided on the guide plates to adjust a space between the guide plates. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062101 | OPTICAL GLASS - An optical glass of the present invention has optical constants of a refractive index (nd) within a range from 1.75 to 1.85 and an Abbe number (ν d) within a range from 35 to 45, comprises SiO | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062102 | Photomachinable glass compositions having tunable photosensitivity - The invention is directed to photomachinable glass compositions having a controllable or tunable photosensitivity, and to a method for making such compositions. The compositions of the invention contain titania (TiO | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062103 | Grey glass composition - A grey glass composition employing in its colorant portion at least iron (Fe | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062104 | Grey glass composition - A grey glass composition employing in its colorant portion at least iron (Fe | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062105 | Method of firing green bodies into porous ceramic articles - A method of forming a porous ceramic article having a narrow pore distribution includes heating a green body containing ceramic forming raw materials in a firing environment that raising the temperature of the firing environment to a peak temperature, then reducing the temperature to a hold temperature in order to form porous ceramic. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062106 | HOLLOW PIECE FOR PRODUCING A SINTERED REFRACTORY PRODUCT EXHIBITING IMPROVED BUBBLING BEHAVIOUR - The invention relates to a hollow piece for producing a sintered refractory having the following mean mineral chemical composition in weight percent based of mineral oxides: 40%=Al | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062107 | TRANSLUCENT CERAMIC AND ELECTRO-OPTICAL COMPONENT - A translucent ceramic contains a main component composed of a tungsten-bronze-type compound represented by a general formula {(Sr, Ba)Nb | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062108 | STRENGTHENED IRON CATALYST FOR SLURRY REACTORS - A method of strengthening a precipitated unsupported iron catalyst by: preparing a precipitated unsupported iron catalyst containing copper and potassium; adding a solution comprising a structural promoter to the previously prepared catalyst; drying the mixture; and calcining the dried catalyst. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062109 | Composite catalytic material and process for manufacture of such material - A composite catalytic material (and process for its manufacture) is provided which comprises a catalyst adhered to a polymeric support material. This composite catalytic material can be used to remove or degrade contaminants in water and to remove or degrade carbon monoxide or other airborne contaminants. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062110 | METAL COMPLEX AND USE THEREOF - A polynuclear metal complex having in each molecule not only at least one large cyclic ligand having 5 to 15 coordinating atoms but also multiple metal atoms is subjected to any of heating treatment, radiation exposure treatment and electric discharge treatment, thereby providing a polynuclear metal complex exhibiting a ratio of weight loss by the treatment of 5 to 90 wt. % and a carbon content after the treatment of 5 wt. % or more. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062111 | Transparent, Stable Titanium Dioxide Sols - A method of preparing stable, transparent photocatalytic titanium dioxide sots is disclosed which involves thermal treatment of a suspension of amorphous titanium dioxide in the presence of certain alpha-hydroxy acids. The sots comprise titanium dioxide particles in the anatase form having a crystallite size less than about 10 nm and exhibit excellent stability and transparency at basic, neutral, and acid pH. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062112 | Boron carbide as an effective Friedel-Crafts type catalyst - The compound boron carbide, B | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062113 | Water Treated Catalyst to Produce Light Olefins - A process is presented for the formation of a SAPO-34 catalyst product. The process, that involves treatment with water or optionally at least one dissolved solid selected from the group consisting of ammonium chloride, ammonium phosphate, ammonium sulfate, ammonium acetate, ammonium carbonate, ammonium nitrate and mixtures thereof creates a SAPO-34 catalyst that has an increased selectivity for production of ethylene and propylene. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062114 | PEROVSKITE TYPE OXIDE, FERROELECTRIC FILM, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAME, FERROELECTRIC DEVICE, AND LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS - A perovskite type oxide that is represented by Formula (P) shown below is provided: | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062115 | AMORPHOUS SILICA-ALUMINA COMPOSITION AND A METHOD OF MAKING AND USING SUCH COMPOSITION - Described is a novel amorphous silica-alumina composition having a high ratio of pore volume contained in large pores to pore volume contained in medium to small pores. The amorphous silica-alumina composition also may have the characteristic of a strong aluminum-NMR penta-coordinated peak representing greater than 30% of the total aluminum and a method of making such novel amorphous silica-alumina composition using a pH swing preparation method. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062116 | Vermiculite supported catalyst for CO preferential oxidation and the process of preparing the same - A vermiculite supported catalyst for carbon monoxide (CO) preferential oxidation (PROX) is disclosed. The CO PROX catalyst comprises at least one catalytic agent, one optional modifier agent, one carrier material, and a vermiculite support. The process for preparing the vermiculite supported catalyst in this invention includes depositing first the carrier material on a vermiculite support followed by calcination to form the carrier-containing support, and wet impregnating the catalytic agent and the optional modifier agent on the carrier-containing support followed by drying and calcination to form the CO preferential oxidation catalyst. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062117 | Nitrogen oxide storage material and nitrogen oxide storage catalyst produced therefrom - A nitrogen oxide storage material which is based on storage compounds of elements selected from the group consisting of magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium, the alkali metals, the rare earth metals and mixtures thereof and has a homogeneous magnesium-aluminium mixed oxide doped with cerium oxide as support material for the storage compounds is described. Nitrogen oxide storage catalysts using this storage material display a broad working range, a high storage efficiency and good ageing resistance. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062118 | POROUS CELLULOSE GEL, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME AND USE THEREOF - The present invention provides a porous cellulose gel having a high mechanical strength capable of being operated at a higher flow rate, and a method for producing the same. To a suspension liquid of cellulose particles, a crosslinking agent in an amount of from 4 to 12 times the amount of the cellulose monomer in terms of moles and an alkali in an amount of from 0.1 to 1.5 times the amount of the crosslinking agent in terms of moles are added continuously dropwise or added dividedly over a prescribed period of time, whereby flow rate characteristics of a resulting porous cellulose gel can be enhanced. According to the invention, the production efficiency of a polymer substance, such as a nucleic acid and a protein can be enhanced. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062119 | SORBENTS FOR THE OXIDATION AND REMOVAL OF MERCURY - A promoted activated carbon sorbent is described that is highly effective for the removal of mercury from flue gas streams. The sorbent comprises a new modified carbon form containing reactive forms of halogen and halides. Optional components may be added to increase reactivity and mercury capacity. These may be added directly with the sorbent, or to the flue gas to enhance sorbent performance and/or mercury capture. Mercury removal efficiencies obtained exceed conventional methods. The sorbent can be regenerated and reused. Sorbent treatment and preparation methods are also described. New methods for in-flight preparation, introduction, and control of the active sorbent into the mercury contaminated gas stream are described. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062120 | Agrochemical Composition - The invention relates to compositions containing, a) one or more agrochemical active ingredients, and b) one or more substances selected from caprolactam and caprolactam derivatives of formula (I), in which R represents H, acetyl, benzoyl, allyl, vinyl, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, i-propyl, benzyl, a polyethylene glycol ether unit bonded by means of a C atom, comprising between 1 and 30, preferably between 1 and 10 and especially preferably between 1 and 6 ethylene glycol units, or a polypropylene glycol ether unit bonded by means of a C atom, comprising between 1 and 30, preferably between 1 and 10 and especially preferably between 1 and 6 propylene glycol units. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062121 | SYNERGISTIC HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION CONTAINING CERTAIN PYRIDINE OR PYRIMIDINE CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND CERTAIN CEREAL AND RICE HERBICIDES - An herbicidal composition containing (a) a pyridine or pyrimidine carboxylic acid component and (b) a second cereal or rice herbicide component provides synergistic control of selected weeds. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062122 | Cotton Growth Regulator - Protoporphyrinogen oxidase enzyme-inhibiting compounds are useful in compositions and methods for regulating growth of cotton plants. Of particular interest is the use of carfentrazone ethyl and certain metabolites thereof for regulating growth of cotton plants. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062123 | Glyphosate composition and method of controlling weeds - A herbicidal composition comprising glyphosate in the form of a mixture of the potassium and ammonium salts | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062124 | Ethephon-induced enhancement of seedling development - The growth and development of agronomically important plants which are cultivated under conditions of low water stress or drought, is enhanced by an application of relatively low concentrations of ethephon to the seed or to the growing plant at a stage of growth between the cotyledon stage and the six-leaf stage. Application of the cytokinins is effective to elicit one or more effects in the resultant plant including increased lateral root development, increased root hair development along the seminal roots, thickening of the hypocotyl, increased rate of leaf development, and enhancement of the reproductive process (i.e., increased fruiting or increased rate of development of fruiting branches). | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062125 | 2-(SUBSTITUTED PHENYL)-6-AMINO-5-ALKOXY, THIOALKOXY AND AMINOALKYL-4-PYRIMIDINECARBOXYLATES AND THEIR USE AS HERBICIDES - 2-(Substituted phenyl)-6-amino-5-alkoxy, thioalkoxy and aminoalkyl-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acid and its derivatives are potent herbicides demonstrating broad spectrum of weed control. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062126 | USE OF C3 TO C14 ALIPHATIC ALDEHYDES, KETONES AND PRIMARY AND SECONDARY C3 TO C7 ALIPHATIC ALCOHOLS TO INHIBIT SPROUTING OF POTATO TUBERS - Compositions and methods for inhibiting the sprouting of potato tubers are provided. The compositions comprise C3 to C14 aliphatic aldehydes and ketones, and/or C3 to C7 primary and secondary aliphatic alcohols. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062127 | STABLE EMULSION FORMULATION HINDERING INTERACTION ACROSS THE WATER-OIL INTERFACE - Interactions between components in the internal oil phase and components in the continuous aqueous phase of an oil-in-water emulsion are hindered by the addition of a mixture of polymeric surfactants, which reduces chemical and/or physical instabilities, and improves compatibilities of components in formulations. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062128 | SUPERCONDUCTING MAGNESIUM BORIDE THIN-FILM AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A magnesium boride thin film having a B-rich composition represented by the general formula of MgB | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062129 | REAGENTS, METHODS, AND LIBRARIES FOR GEL-FREE BEAD-BASED SEQUENCING - The present disclosure provides methods for determining a nucleic acid sequence by performing successive cycles of duplex extension along a single stranded template. The cycles typically comprise steps of extension, ligation, and cleavage. In certain embodiments, the methods make use of extension probes containing phosphorothiolate linkages and agents capable of cleaving such linkages. Methods of determining information about a sequence using at least two distinguishably labeled probe families are provided, as are methods of performing multiple sequencing reactions on a single template. Automated sequencing systems, flow cells, image processing methods, and computer-readable media that store computer-executable instructions and/or sequence information that can be used in accordance with such methods are also provided. In certain embodiments, blocking oligonucleotides are provided to facilitate sequencing using disclosed methods. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062130 | NUCLEOSOME-BASED BIOSENSOR - A nucleosome-based biosensor can detect events of transcriptional activity. The biosensor includes a nucleosome-forming DNA that contains at least one nuclear responsive DNA sequence; a core histone octamer and at least two labels. In one version, the two labels are placed on the DNA. In another version, one of the labels is attached to the DNA, while the other to the core histone octamer. The sensor function is effected by measuring an emission signal, associated with the labels, which is sensitive to whether the nucleosome-forming DNA is or is not in nucleosomal configuration. The biosensor finds application, for example, in high-throughput screening for ligands to known and orphan nuclear receptors, respectively. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062131 | NUCLEIC ACID ARRAYS FOR DETECTING GENE EXPRESSION IN ANIMAL MODELS OF INFLAMMATORY DISEASES - The present invention provides nucleic acid arrays and methods of using the same for detecting gene expression in animal models of osteoarthritis or other inflammatory diseases. The nucleic acid arrays of the present invention comprise polynucleotide probes for genes that are differentially expressed in osteoarthritis-affected cartilage tissues as compared to non-osteoarthritic cartilage tissues. In one embodiment, a nucleic acid array of the present invention comprises a plurality of polynucleotide probe sets, each of which is capable of hybridizing under stringent or nucleic acid array hybridization conditions to a different respective tiling sequence selected from Table C, or the complement thereof. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062132 | ALTERNATIVE NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCING METHODS - Embodiments are provided that provide for parallel sequencing of nucleic acid segments. In some embodiments, a single sequence is sequenced by at least two different sequencing techniques and the results compared, allowing for deficiencies or strengths of one technique to be complemented by the second technique. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062133 | Expression analysis of FKBP54 in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer - The invention relates to compositions, kits, and methods for detecting, characterizing, preventing, and treating prostate cancer. FKBP markers are provided, wherein changes in the levels of expression of one or more of the FKBP markers is correlated with the presence of prostate cancer. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062134 | ASSAY IMAGING APPARATUS AND METHODS - A method of conducting an assay on a plurality of samples is provided. The method includes the steps of performing an assay at each sample site in a sample array having greater than 100 sample sites simultaneously illuminating each sample site using one or more LEDs, and simultaneously imaging each of the sample sites to produce imaging data pertinent to the optical effect of each site. Each assay provides an optical effect. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062135 | METHODS FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF MICRORNA AND THEIR APPLICATIONS IN RESEARCH AND HUMAN HEALTH - The present invention concerns a method for prediction and identification of microRNA precursors (pre-microRNA) and microRNA molecules using data processing programs and databases. The invention also pertains to the isolated form of these pre-microRNAs, microRNA molecules and derived nucleic acids there of. The invention also relates to recombinant vector, host cell, support, pharmaceutical composition or kit comprising such microRNA molecules or there of derivated molecules. The invention also applies to the use of such microRNA molecules and/or their identified targets in research, prognostic, diagnostic tools/methods as well as for therapeutic applications. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062136 | IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS OF A NETWORK HAVING HIGH IMPORTANCE FOR NETWORK INTEGRITY - A computer system ( | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062137 | Methods For Identification, and Compounds Useful For The Treatment Of Degenerative & Inflammatory Diseases - The present invention relates to in vivo and in vitro methods, agents and compound screening assays for inhibiting extra-cellular matrix degradation, including joint degenerative inhibiting and/or anti-inflammatory pharmaceutical compositions, and the use thereof in treating and/or preventing a disease involving extra-cellular matrix degradation in a subject. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062138 | Array-based method for performing SNP analysis - An array-based method for performing SNP analysis is provided. In certain embodiments, the method may comprise: a) contacting a labeled genomic sample with an array comprising a first SNP-detecting oligonucleotide and a second SNP-detecting oligonucleotide that differ from each other by a single nucleotide, under hybridization conditions that provide binding equilibrium; and b) evaluating a SNP of said labeled genomic sample by comparing: i. binding of the labeled genomic sample to the first SNP-detecting oligonucleotide and ii. binding of the labeled genomic sample to said second SNP-detecting oligonucleotide. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062139 | PHYTASES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - The invention provides isolated and recombinant phytase enzymes. In one aspect, the phytases are produced by modification of the wild type appA of | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062140 | METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING CELLS BASED ON DNA REPLICATION DOMAIN TIMING PROFILES - Methods for identifying and/or distinguishing a homogeneous population of cells based on their replication domain timing profile using high resolution genomic arrays or sequencing procedures are provided. These methods may be used to compare the replication timing profile for a population of cells to another replication timing profile(s), a replication timing fingerprint, and/or one or more informative segments of a replication timing fingerprint, which may be simultaneously or previously determined and/or contained in a database, to determine whether there is a match between them. Based on such information, the identity of the population of cells may be determined, or the identity of the population of cells may be distinguished from other populations of cells or cell types. Methods for determining a replication timing fingerprint for particular cell types are also provided. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062141 | METHOD FOR EVALUATING DRUG CANDIDATES - Two-dimensional and/or three-dimensional polymeric or extended solid arrays, such as arrays of a polydiacetylene backbone, are used to evaluate the organic/water partition coefficient or oral absorptivity or transcellular permeability of a compound by monitoring the change in the fluorescence or phosphorescence of the array upon exposure to the compound and comparing it to a known change in fluorescence or phosphorescence, respectively. The method can also be used to evaluate the ability of a compound to bind to a protein. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062142 | Methods for enhancing bacterial cell display of proteins and peptides - Methods of making and using bacterial display polypeptide libraries using circularly permuted OmpX (CPX) variants are disclosed. The invention further relates to methods for enhancing the display of proteins and peptides at the surface of bacteria by optimizing linkers and incorporating mutations at positions 165 and 166 of CPX. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062143 | TRANSLATION INITIATION REGION SEQUENCES FOR OPTIMAL EXPRESSION OF HETEROLOGOUS PROTEINS - The present invention provides methods and compositions for producing heterologous protein with improved yield and/or quality. A library of randomized ribosomal binding site sequences is provided for the identification of a translation initiation region sequence optimal for expression of the heterologous protein. Also provided are novel ribosomal binding site sequences, and vectors and host cells having those sequences. The library of randomized sequences is useful for screening for improved expression of any protein of interest, including therapeutic proteins, hormones, a growth factors, extracellular receptors or ligands, proteases, kinases, blood proteins, chemokines, cytokines, antibodies and the like. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062144 | Gene signature for prognosis and diagnosis of lung cancer - A first embodiment is a non-small cell lung cancer recurrence prognosticator comprising a detection mechanism consisting a 35-gene signature. A second embodiment is a non-small cell lung cancer tumor stage prognosticator comprising a detection mechanism consisting an 11-gene signature. A third embodiment is a non-small cell lung cancer differentiation prognosticator comprising a detection mechanism consisting an 18-gene signature. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062145 | Labelled nucleotides - The invention provides a nucleotide or nucleoside having a base attached to a detectable label via a cleavable linker, characterised in that the cleavable linker contains a moiety selected from the group comprising: Formula (I) | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062146 | BIOSENSOR CHIP, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND SENSOR FOR SURFACE PLASMON RESONANCE ANALYSIS - A biosensor chip includes a substrate, a polymer having an anionic functional group and being arranged on a surface of the substrate, a polyamino group which is directly or indirectly bound to the anionic functional group at a surface of the polymer, and a long-chain alkyl-based group which is directly or indirectly bound to the anionic functional group at the surface of the polymer. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062147 | Methods for synthesis of encoded libraries - The present invention provides a method of synthesizing libraries of molecules which include an encoding oligonucleotide tag. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062148 | Substrate preparation process - The present invention provides novel processes for the large scale preparation of arrays of polymer sequences wherein each array includes a plurality of different, positionally distinct polymer sequences having known monomer sequences. The methods of the invention combine high throughput process steps with high resolution photolithographic techniques in the manufacture of polymer arrays. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062149 | PHOTOACID GENERATORS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF OLIGO-DNA IN A POLYMER MATRIX - Compounds represented by the following structural formulas can be used as photoacid generators: | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062150 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REGULATING INTRAMEMBRANE PROTEASES - Structural models for a rhomboid protease alone and bound to inhibitors and peptide substrates and compositions and methods for preparing rhomboid protease binding compounds and methods for using such rhomboid protease binding compounds for modulation of these proteases catalytic activity are disclosed herein. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062151 | COMPUTERIZED METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ANALYZING AMINO ACIDS - A method for analyzing a plurality of amino acids in a fluid sample by a user is provided comprising the steps of introducing the sample into a buffer solution, passing the sample in the buffer solution through a separation column and setting a lithium ion concentration in the buffer to no more than 0.3 mols/L up to a time before β-aminoisobutyric acid (β-AiBA) is eluted. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062152 | THERMAL CYCLING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A thermal cycling device and a method of thermal cycling are provided. A thermal cycling device includes a fluid device system, a case, and a cycling head. The fluid delivery system develops a flow of controlled-temperature fluid. The case has a fluid-tight cavity for holding a microfluidic array. The array includes a sheet of material having a pair of opposed surfaces, a thickness, and a plurality of through-holes running through the thickness between the surfaces. The cycling head holds the case and delivers the flow of fluid over the case. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062153 | Enzyme enhanced oil/gas recovery (EEOR/EEGR) using non-gel hydraulic fracturing in hydrocarbon producing wells - The present application describes enhanced recovery of oil and/or other hydrocarbons in a subterranean formation such that oil and/or hydrocarbons are released by a hydraulic fracturing process with a non-gel hydraulic fracturing fluid that comprises an oleophilic enzyme thereby forming a non-gel hydraulic fracturing fluid enzyme composition which is injected during an initial or later stage. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062154 | PROPPANTS AND ANTI-FLOWBACK ADDITIVES MADE FROM SILLIMANITE MINERALS, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE, AND METHODS OF USE - Spherical and rod-shaped proppants and anti-flowback agents made from sillimanite minerals possess high strength and high conductivity. The sillimanite minerals may be selected from the group consisting of kyanite, sillimanite, and andalusite and may be used alone or in combination with other materials, such as bauxite, kaolin, meta-kaolin, pure or technical grade alumina (about 98%-99.9% alumina by weight), alumina-containing slag, zirconia, silica, iron, alkali elements (such as calcium, magnesium, and sodium), and virtually any other mineral containing alumina. The starting material may optionally be milled to achieve better compacity and crush resistance in the final proppant or anti-flowback agent. A fracturing fluid may comprise the rods or spheres alone, or in combination with each other or other proppants or anti-flowback agents of different shapes. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062155 | USE OF FLUOROCARBON SURFACTANTS TO IMPROVE THE PRODUCTIVITY OF GAS AND GAS CONDENSATE WELLS - The present invention includes composition having a nonionic, fluorinated polymeric surfactant, water and solvent. Embodiments of compositions according to the present invention are useful, for example, for recovering hydrocarbons from subterranean elastic formations. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062156 | Methods of treating a subterranean formation including a biocidal treatment - A method of treating a subterranean formation including with a bactericidal fluid is provided. The method comprises the steps of: (a) continuously mixing to obtain a stream of a treatment fluid: (i) a base fluid comprising water; (ii) an aqueous solution comprising a hypochlorite having a pH equal to or greater than 7; and (iii) a pH-adjusting agent selected to be capable of lowering the pH of water to less than 7; and (b) injecting the treatment fluid into a wellbore. The step of continuously mixing the base fluid, the aqueous solution of hypochlorite, and the pH-adjusting agent is preferably under conditions and in proportions sufficient to obtain a stream of a treatment fluid having a free chlorine concentration of at least 1 ppm by weight of the water in the treatment fluid and having a pH in the range of 4-7. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062157 | Methods and compositions related to the degradation of degradable polymers involving dehydrated salts and other associated methods - Methods are included herein that include a method comprising: providing a degradable particulate comprising a degradable polymer matrix and an dehydrated salt; and placing the degradable particulate in a subterranean formation. Other methods and compositions are provided as well. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062158 | RHEOLOGY MODIFYING AGENTS AND METHODS OF MODIFYING FLUID RHEOLOGY USE IN HYDROCARBON RECOVERY - A method of modifying the rheological properties of a fluid include adding to the fluid at least one polymer that is the reaction product of at least one water soluble, allyic monomer and at least one structure inducing agent. The polymer is adapted to increase the viscosity of the fluid and to impart non-Newtonian characteristic to the fluid. Non-Newtonian characteristics are, for example, evidenced by the fluid exhibiting an n value of less than 1 upon addition of the polymer as determined by the equation τ=Kθ | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062159 | NON-LUBRICATED COMPONENTS AND MACHINE SYSTEMS AND VEHICLES INCLUDING THE COMPONENTS - A non-lubricated component configured to have friction contact with another component and machine systems including the component are provided. In an embodiment, by way of example only, the non-lubricated component includes an outer surface consisting essentially of rhenium having a purity of at least 99%, by weight. The outer surface of the non-lubricated component is capable of being substantially wear- and gall-resistant when contacted by another component at a stress of above 50 ksi. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062160 | OILLESS CHAIN AND METHOD OF PRODUCING OILLESS CHAIN - An oilless chain is configured to connect alternately a pair of outer plates having two pins for coupling each other and a pair of inner plates, disposed adjacent to the pair of outer plates, having two bushings for coupling each other, by incorporating one of the pins into one of the bushings. After perfluoropolyether is impregnated into the bushings, the bushings are immersed in a lubricating oil composition prepared by blending perfluoropolyether with polytetrafluoroethylene. The polytetrafluoroethylene has a primary particle diameter adapted to the diameter of the pores of the bushings through which the lubricating oil composition flows. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062161 | Two-cycle gasoline engine lubricant - A lubricating oil comprising a base oil of specified carbon types, less than 5 wt % hydrocarbon solvent, and a detergent/dispersant additive package, wherein the lubricating oil has a blend kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of 6.5 mm | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062162 | Gear oil composition, methods of making and using thereof - A gear oil composition is provided. The composition comprises a synergistic amount of an isomerized base oil having consecutive numbers of carbon atoms and less than 10 wt % naphthenic carbon by n-d-M for the gear oil composition to have a traction coefficient at 15 mm | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062163 | Gear Oil Compositions, Methods of Making and Using Thereof - A gear oil composition is provided. The composition comprises an isomerized base oil having consecutive numbers of carbon atoms, less than 0.05 wt. % aromatics, a viscosity index between 150 and 170, Oxidator BN of 15 to 50 hours; and 0.001 to 30 wt % at least an additive selected from traction reducers, dispersants, viscosity modifiers, pour point depressants, antifoaming agents, antioxidants, rust inhibitors, metal passivators, extreme pressure agents, friction modifiers, and mixtures thereof. In one embodiment, composition displays a pressure viscosity coefficient of greater than 9.5 GPa | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062164 | Gear Oil Compositions, Methods of Making and Using Thereof - A gear oil composition is provided. The composition comprises a synergistic amount of an isomerized base oil having consecutive numbers of carbon atoms and less than 10 wt% naphthenic carbon by n-d-M for the gear oil composition to have a traction coefficient at 15 mm | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062165 | Grease Composition - The disclosed invention relates to a biodegradable grease composition. The grease composition comprises the reaction product of a dispersion of metal oxide and/or hydroxide particulates with at least one animal or vegetable oil. The dispersion comprises an organic medium and has a water content of up to about 0.5% by weight water. The particulates have a mean particle size up to about 15 microns. A process for making a grease composition using a dispersion of metal oxide and/or hydroxide particulates is disclosed. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062166 | Slideway Lubricant Compositions, Methods of Making and Using Thereof - A slideway lubricant composition is provided. The composition comprises a sufficient amount of an isomerized base oil having consecutive numbers of carbon atoms and has less than 10 wt % naphthenic carbon by n-d-M for the composition to separate from water in less than 60 minutes at 54° C. as measured according to ASTM D-1401-2002. In one embodiment, the composition contains none if little demulsifying additives. In another embodiment, the composition meets machine tool and pneumatic tool builders, including but not limited to Cincinnati Milacron Specifications of P47, P50 and P53 for Grades 68, 220 and 32. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062167 | REFRIGERATING MACHINE OIL COMPOSITION - The refrigerating machine oil composition of the invention is characterized by containing a mixed base oil which has a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. of 0.11 to 8 mm | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062168 | Process for making a two-cycle gasoline engine lubricant - A process to prepare a lubricating oil meeting JASO M345:2003 requirements, comprising: hydroisomerization dewaxing a feed to produce a base oil and blending the base oil with less than 5 wt % solvent and a detergent/dispersant additive package. A process for making lubricating oil, comprising blending together a pour point reduced base oil blend with a detergent/dispersant additive package, a smoke-suppression agent, optionally a pour point depressant, and optionally less than about 5 wt % hydrocarbon solvent, whereby a two-cycle gasoline engine lubricant is produced. A process to make a two-cycle gasoline engine lubricant, comprising preparing a pour point reducing blend component by isomerizing a feed, blending it with a light distillate base oil to produce a pour point reduced base oil blend, and blending the pour point reduced base oil blend with a detergent/dispersant additive package and less than 5 wt % solvent. A lubricating oil made by the process described herein. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062169 | Iridescent soap bars containing ethoxylated alcohols - An iridescent continuous phase soap bar with an ordered layered microstructure containing soap, water and specific ethoxylated alcohols is described. The phenomena of continuous phase iridescence in a soap bar is characterised as blue hue which intensity depends on the viewing angle and on the background color used for its observation by the user. In a preferred embodiment, the iridescent soap bar is prepared with mixing equipment capable of creating intensive mass shearing conditions and which generate high compression and extensional forces on the processed soap mass. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062170 | Azeotropic compositions comprising fluorinated olefins for cleaning applications - The present invention relates to azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions comprising a fluorinated olefin having the formula E- or Z-C | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062171 | Home or fabric care compositions comprising certain dye-polymer complexes - The present invention relates to home or fabric care compositions comprising certain dye-polymer complexes. Additionally, methods for coloration of home or fabric care compositions using said dye-polymer complexes are disclosed. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062172 | STAIN-DISCHARGING AND REMOVING SYSTEM - A cleaning composition that can discharge the color of blood, menstrual fluids, or other organic stains is provided. In particular, the present invention achieves a balance between control of unwanted liquid spreading by lateral wicking on a stained textile fabric to lessen the size of wet spots and maintaining the cleaning efficacy of the composition by means of specific kinds of thickening agents. The composition includes an oxidizing agent such as peroxides, a cell-lysing agent, a chelating agent, an antioxidant, a thickener, and other optional ingredients that are selectively employed to achieve an aqueous based composition that exhibits good shelf stability and stain removal properties. The thickening agent may include a cellulosic or clay material, starch, gum, fatty acid, fatty alcohol, hydrophilic colloidal particles, polyoxyethylene glycol or polyoxyethylene glycol derivatives including fatty acid esters and ethers, or a combination thereof. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062173 | Laundry System Having Unitized Dosing - Compositions, articles and methods are provided for supplying fabric care benefits to clothing or fabrics in an automated washing machine and by manual washing. The fabric care compositions preferably have less than about 5% detergent surfactants, more preferably less than 3%, even more preferably less than 1% and are most preferably free of detergent surfactants. Similarly, the fabric care compositions preferably have less than about 5% fabric softener actives, more preferably less than 3%, even more preferably less than 1% and are most preferably free of detergent surfactants. The laundry articles can take a variety of forms in a variety of physical states all of which will rapidly dispense a unitized amount of one or more selected fabric care agents to a wash and/or rinse bath solution during the laundering process under a variety of conditions. The invention also pertains to laundry kits that contain a variety of such articles and instructions concerning their use. Likewise, methods for preparing a customized laundry solution to obtain a specific fabric care benefit selected based on the user's personal preferences and/or the fabric care needs of the fabrics being laundered are also provided. Further, the present invention also concerns methods for assisting a consumer in identifying the unitized articles to be used in preparing a laundry solution that will impart desired fabric care benefits as well as merchandising displays for dispensing the articles, assembling customized laundry kits and instructing the consumer on the selection and use of laundry articles. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062174 | Aqueous polymer formulations - This invention relates to thickened aqueous formulations containing cross-linked cationic polymers, novel homo- and copolymers, their production and their use as thickeners for household formulations. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062175 | LIQUID ACIDIC HARD SURFACE CLEANING COMPOSITION - Liquid compositions for cleaning hard-surfaces having pH comprised between 3 and 4, obtained upon the mixing of an acid agent having a pKa comprised between 4 and 6, a source of alkalinity and a surfactant system. Process for treating hard surfaces, preferably delicate, hard surfaces, by applying said composition onto said hard surface and the use of said composition for cleaning hard surface while maintaining surface safety. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062176 | Foamable Compositions - Foamable compositions are disclosed. The compositions contain one or more active ingredients combined with a foaming agent and optionally one or more surface tension adjusting agents. The foaming agent may comprise, for instance, a derivatized dimethicone. The surface tension adjusting agent, on the other hand, comprises a chemical species that either increases or decreases the surface tension of the composition within a desired range so that the composition is readily foamable. In this manner, active ingredients can be incorporated into the compositions that are typically hard to foam. Such ingredients include cleaning solvents and various skin care agents. Of particular advantage, foamable compositions can be formulated in accordance with the present disclosure that contain relatively small amounts of water such as less than about 20 percent by weight, such as less than about 10 percent by weight. In other embodiments, the composition can be completely anhydrous. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062177 | STABLE LIQUID CLEANSING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING HIGH LEVEL OF FATTY ACYL ISETHIONATE SURFACTANT PRODUCTS HAVING MORE THAN 10 WT.% OF FATTY ACID/FATTY SOAP - The invention provides liquid cleanser compositions which contains fatty acyl isethionate surfactant products having at least 10 wt % free fatty acid and/or fatty acid salt used as the primary surfactant at a level at least 60 wt % of total fatty acyl isethionate and synthetic cosurfactants in the liquid composition. The key is to insure a specific combination of surfactant crystal modifiers so that the fatty acyl isethionate-containing liquid composition will be stable at low and high temperatures. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062178 | METHODS OF USE OF GAMMA INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS FOR THE ATTENUATION OF PAIN - The disclosure herein relates to modified γPKC inhibitory peptides, methods of generating such peptides, and method for using γPKC inhibitory peptides for the treatment of pain. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062179 | Diagnosing and Treating Hormone Resistant Cancers - Provided herein are methods and compositions related to diagnosing and treating hormone resistant cancers. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062180 | Glycogen synthase kinase-3 inhibitors - Novel conjugates that are capable of inhibiting GSK-3 activity, a process of producing same, pharmaceutical compositions including same and methods of using same in the treatment of GSK-3 mediated conditions are disclosed. Methods of treating affective disorders using GSK-3 inhibitors are further disclosed. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062181 | Mineral Collagen Chelates And Methods Of Making And Using Same - Collagen peptide chelated mineral products, pharmaceutical formulations thereof and methods for preparing same are provided. Also provided is a method for generating the optimal size of collagen peptide for optimum mineral chelation as well as optimum biological function for supporting bone health and joint health. Also disclosed are methods of increasing bone density/preventing osteoporosis, of reducing joint pain and/or joint deterioration from osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease, joint defect, and rheumatoid arthritis. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062182 | DEUTERIUM-ENRICHED DALBAVANCIN - The present application describes deuterium-enriched dalbavancin, pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, and methods of treating using the same. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062183 | Modulation of synaptogenesis - Soluble proteins, e.g. thrombospondins, can trigger synapse formation. Such proteins are synthesized in vitro and in vivo by astrocytes, which therefore have a role in synaptogenesis. These thrombospondins are only expressed in the normal brain exactly during the period of developmental synaptogenesis, being off in embryonic brain and adult brain but on at high levels in postnatal brain. Methods are provided for protecting or treating an individual suffering from adverse effects of deficits in synaptogenesis, or from undesirably active synaptogenesis. These findings have broad implications for a variety of clinical conditions, including traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, and other conditions where synapses fail to form or form inappropriately. Synaptogenesis is enhanced by contacting neurons with agents that are specific agonists or antagonists of thrombospondins. Conversely, synaptogenesis is inhibited by contacting neurons with inhibitors or antagonists of thrombospondins. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062184 | FINE PARTICULATE PREPARATION COMPRISING COMPLEX OF NUCLEIC ACID MOLECULE AND COLLAGEN - The present invention relates an additive comprising at least one substance selected from arginine, trometamol, meglumine, lysine, histidine, monoethanolamine, diethanolamine, triethanolamine, succinic acid, citric acid, tartaric acid, lactic acid, and salts thereof, which is useful in the prevention of aggregation of fine particulate complexes of a nucleic acid and collagen, and the production of a preparation comprising particulate complexes of controlled size which is suited for transporting a nucleic acid into cells. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062185 | DEUTERIUM-ENRICHED ANIDULAFUNGIN - The present application describes deuterium-enriched anidulafungin, pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, and methods of treating using the same. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062186 | Compounds Binding To P-Selectin - The present invention relates to derivatives of compounds which bind selectively to the adhesion molecule human P-selectin, and particularly to such derivatives which comprise a peptide moiety or a functional equivalent of said peptide moiety and are represented by X(A | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062187 | Use of Hmgb1 for Wound Healing - The present invention describes the role of HMGB1 in improving wound healing, in particular in a model of diabetes. Other evidences based on the effect of glycyrrhizin, the underexpression of HMGB1 in the skin and fibroblast of diabetic subjects, the accumulation of RAGE in the skin of diabetic mice and the chemoattractant properties of HMGB1 on normal and diabetic human cells demonstrate that HMGB1 can be advantageously utilized for preparing medicament specifically devoted to wound healing, in particular for diabetic subjects. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062188 | Disease-Associated Protein - Disclosed are methods and compositions for early diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of retinal dystrophy, age-related macular degeneration, Bardet-Biedel syndrome, Bassen-kornzweig syndrome, best disease, choroidema, gyrate atrophy, congenital amourosis, refsun syndrome, stargardt disease and Usher syndrome. In particular, the invention relates to a protein, termed “Rdcvf1,” that is differentially transcribed and expressed in subjects suffering from retinal dystrophies and the like, such as retinal dystrophy and age-related macular degeneration compared with non-sufferers, antibodies which recognize this protein, and methods for diagnosing such conditions. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062189 | TUMOR SUPPRESSOR PROTEIN AND NUCLEOTIDE ENCODING SAME - The invention provides a method for suppressing tumor cell growth in a patient, comprising: administering to the patient an effective amount of an expression vector including a polynucleotide encoding a tumor suppressor protein having SEQ ID NO: 1 under conditions wherein the expression vector incorporates itself into the tumor cell genome and inhibits cell proliferation or induces cell death. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062190 | Transcriptional Regulation of Cytokines by LITAF and STAT (6)(B) - The present invention relates to novel proteins (LITAF and STAT6(B)) and the nucleotide sequences encoding the same. The present invention also relates to the use of the novel peptides and nucleotide sequences of the present invention, or functional fragments thereof, for the regulation of cytokine expression. The present invention also relates to the use of the novel proteins and nucleotides sequences of the present invention for the regulation of inflammatory responses in mammals including the regulation of angiogenesis and tubulogenesis. Also in this regard, the present invention relates to the generation of null mutant animals deficient in the expression of one or both of the proteins of the present invention. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062191 | Composition for maintaining gastrointestinal homeostasis - The invention relates to a suspension of albumin and tannic acid for maintaining gastrointestinal homeostasis. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062192 | Dimeric Peptide Agonists of the Glp-1 Receptor - Dimerization of GLP-1 agonists and therapeutic uses thereof. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062193 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE CONTROL, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF OBESITY AND EATING DISORDERS - Compositions and methods for preventing, treating or controlling conditions or disorders associated with obesity, diet, and nutrition are provided. The methods provided generally involve the administration of an amylin or an amylin agonist to a subject in order to prevent, treat or controlling conditions or disorders associated with obesity, diet, and nutrition. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062194 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE THERAPY AND DIAGNOSIS OF LUNG CANCER - Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, particularly lung cancer, are disclosed. Illustrative compositions comprise one or more lung tumor polypeptides, immunogenic portions thereof, polynucleotides that encode such polypeptides, antigen presenting cell that expresses such polypeptides, and T cells that are specific for cells expressing such polypeptides. The disclosed compositions are useful, for example, in the diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of diseases, particularly lung cancer. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062195 | Kallikrein-Inhibitor Therapies - Methods are described for preventing or reducing ischemia, e.g., cerebral ischemia, and/or reperfusion injury, e.g., reperfusion injury associated with cerebral ischemia, in a patient. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062196 | Compositions and methods of treating cancer - This present invention compositions and methods of treating cancer and methods of accessing/monitoring the responsiveness of a cancer cell to a therapeutic compound. | 2009-03-05 |
| 20090062197 | Sp1 Polypeptides, Modified Sp1 Polypeptides and Uses Thereof - SP1 and modified SP1 variant polypeptides capable of forming reversible molecular associations with substances, compositions-of-matter comprising same, and uses thereof are provided. | 2009-03-05 |
