17th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 38 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140112985 | METHOD OF PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE INFECTION - This invention relates to prophylactic and/or therapeutic application of microorganism species that are, for example, administered orally as delayed release formulation designed to release its microbial content to the distal small intestine and/or colon in high quantities and density, which is a “normalized” approach to repopulate the colonic flora as a method of prevention and/or treatment of, for example, | 2014-04-24 |
20140112986 | PROLIPOSOMAL TESTOSTERONE FORMULATIONS - Novel testosterone formulations are disclosed where testosterone is incorporated into a phospholipid/cholesterol system to produce a proliposomal powder dispersion. The proliposomal powder dispersions of the invention may be formulated with pharmaceutically acceptable excipients to form pharmaceutical compositions. Enterically coated oral dosage forms are disclosed as are methods of treatment for testosterone replacement therapy. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112987 | GASTRORESISTANT PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS CONTAINING RIFAXIMIN - The object of the invention consists of pharmaceutical formulations containing rifaximin in the shape of microgranules made gastroresistant by an insoluble polymer at pH values between 1.5 and 4.0 and soluble at pH values between 5.0 and 7.5, by their preparation and by their use in the manufacture of medicinal preparations useful in the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and mainly Crohn's disease. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112988 | Pharmaceutical Composition and Administrations Thereof - The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a solid dispersion of N-[2,4-Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-5-hydroxyphenyl]-1,4-dihydro-4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxamide, methods of manufacturing pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention, and methods of administering pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112990 | Injectable Preformed Macroscopic 3-Dimensional Scaffolds for Minimally Invasive Administration - The invention provides polymer compositions for cell and drug delivery. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112991 | TOPICAL STEROID COMPOSITION AND METHOD - Storage stable, topical lotion compositions for treating corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses are provided by the present invention which include a halobetasol material comprising halobetasol or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, and solvates; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier which includes: (a) one or more fatty alcohols and/or one or more alkoxylated fatty alcohols, (b) one or more polyol humectants, and (c) diisopropyl adipate. Storage stable, topical lotion compositions for treating corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses are provided by the present invention which include 0.05% halobetasol propionate; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier which includes: (a) one or more fatty alcohols and/or one or more alkoxylated fatty alcohols, (b) one or more polyol humectants, and (c) diisopropyl adipate. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112992 | PROCESS FOR FEBUXOSTAT - The present invention provides a process for the preparation of 2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4-methylthiazole-5-carboxylic acid ethyl ester. The present invention also provides a process for the preparation of 2-(3-formyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)-4-methylthiazole-5-carboxylic acid ethyl ester. The present invention further provides novel crystalline Forms of febuxostat, processes for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them. The present invention further provides febuxostat crystalline particles having a mean particle size of less than about 25 μm, the methods for the manufacture of said crystalline particles, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said crystalline particles. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112993 | FREEZE-DRIED ARIPIPRAZOLE FORMULATION - An object of the present invention is to provide a freeze-dried aripiprazole powder formulation that exhibits good dispersibility and is easily dispersed into a homogenous suspension when reconstituted with water. The present invention provides a freeze-dried aripiprazole formulation obtained by a process comprising the steps of spraying for freezing an aripiprazole suspension containing (I) aripiprazole, (II) a vehicle for the aripiprazole, and (III) water for injection, and drying | 2014-04-24 |
20140112994 | Method for Making Medical Devices Having Antimicrobial Coatings Thereon - The present invention provides a method for preparing a medical device, preferably a contact lens, having an antimicrobial metal-containing LbL coating on a medical device, wherein the antimicrobial metal-containing LbL coating comprises at least one layer of a negatively charged polyionic material having —COOAg groups and/or silver nanoparticles formed by reducing Ag | 2014-04-24 |
20140112995 | MULTI-LAYERED, MULTIPLE UNIT PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising multilayered multiple units and processes for the preparation thereof. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112996 | DOSAGE FORMS FOR ORAL ADMINISTRATION AND METHODS OF TREATMENT USING THE SAME - The invention relates to dosage forms that provide prolonged therapy. In particular, the invention relates to dosage forms including various pluralities of drug-containing resin particles. The invention also relates to methods of making these dosage forms and methods of treating using these dosage forms. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112997 | Honey Product Having a Low Water Content - The present disclosure relates to a honey product having a low water content. The honey product retains the physical and palatable properties of untreated honey while having a prolonged shelf-life. It can be advantageously used to sweeten beverages (such as hot beverages) and in the manufacture of throat lozenges and/or confectionery. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112998 | METHODS OF MODULATING BONE REMODELING - Disclosed herein, in certain instances, are methods of inhibiting osteoclast differentiation, bone resorption, bone formation, and bone remodeling in an individual in need thereof, comprising administering to the individual a composition comprising substantially fetal support tissue product including amniotic membrane and umbilical cord or an extract thereof, or a composition comprising substantially isolated HC-HA complex. | 2014-04-24 |
20140112999 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INCREASING THE CONCENTRATION OF DISSOLVED OXYGEN IN WATER AND AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS - Dissolved oxygen may be generated by adding a peroxide to a fluid stream and then catalytically decomposing the peroxide to generate oxygen. As the peroxide is catalytically decomposed, the oxygen may solubilize in a surrounding fluid so as to provide dissolved oxygen. In some examples, the amount of peroxide added to the fluid stream is controlled such that substantially all of the hydrogen peroxide added to the fluid stream catalytically decomposes and yet the dissolved oxygen concentration of the fluid stream does not exceed a dissolved oxygen saturation limit for the fluid stream. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113000 | Compositions Comprising Peroxyacid and Methods for Producing and Using the Same - The present invention provides methods for producing a non α-keto peracid that has lower toxicity and lower corrosivity. The present embodiments also provide methods and compositions for reducing microbes on a surface, methods and compositions for preventing and reducing infectious vegetative bacteria on a substrate, and methods and compositions for treating a wound. In particular, compositions of the invention provide for a mixture of an α-keto peracid and a non α-keto peracid that works synergistically to reduce microbes on a surface, to prevent vegetative bacteria on a surface and to heal a wound in animals or humans. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113001 | ENHANCED ACTIVITY HYDROGEN PEROXIDE DISINFECTANT - An aqueous disinfecting solution having a pH of from about 0.5 to about 6 and consisting essentially of: (i) hydrogen peroxide in a concentration of from about 0.05% w/w to about 8% w/w; (ii) at least one anionic surfactant chosen from C8 to C16 alkyl aryl sulfonic acids and alkali metal, ammonium, ethanolamine, calcium and magnesium salts thereof; sulfonated C12 to C22 carboxylic acids and alkali metal, ammonium, calcium and magnesium salts thereof; C6 to C22 alkyl diphenyl oxide sulfonic acids and alkali metal, ammonium, calcium and magnesium salts thereof; naphthalene sulfonic acids and alkali metal, ammonium, calcium and magnesium salts thereof; C8 to C22 alkyl sulfonic acids and alkali metal, ammonium, calcium and magnesium salts thereof; alkali metal, ammonium, calcium and magnesium C8 to C18 alkyl sulfates; alkyl or alkenyl esters or diesters of sulfosuccinic acids in which the alkyl or alkenyl groups independently contain from six to eighteen carbon atoms and alkali metal, ammonium, calcium and magnesium salts thereof; in a concentration of from about 0.02% w/w to about 8% w/w; and (iii) benzyl alcohol in a concentration of from about 0.1% w/w to about 10% w/w. Optionally, the solution may contain (iv) at least one carboxylic acid chosen from monocarboxylic acids and polycarboxylic acids, in a concentration of from about 0.05% w/w to about 4% % w/w. The solution may also contain an alcohol comprising one to six carbon atoms in a concentration of from about 0.1% w/w to about 10% w/w % w/w of the solution. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113002 | MICROPOROUS ZIRCONIUM SILICATE FOR THE TREATMENT OF HYPERKALEMIA - The present invention relates to novel microporous zirconium silicate compositions that are formulated to remove toxins, e.g. potassium ions, from the gastrointestinal tract at an elevated rate without causing undesirable side effects. The preferred formulations are designed avoid increase in pH of urine in patients and/or avoid potential entry of particles into the bloodstream of the patient. Also disclosed is a method for preparing high purity crystals of ZS-9 exhibiting an enhanced level of potassium exchange capacity. These compositions are particularly useful in the therapeutic treatment of hyperkalemia. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113003 | Bromate suppression - A apparatus and method for killing microorganisms in a body of water that has been treated with ozone in the presence of bromide ions with the method comprising the steps of carrying out the ozonization of a body of water in the presence of bromide ions, adding a metal ion donor to the body of water, and adding a hypobromite ion scavenger to the body of water to interact with the metal ion donor to enhance a metal ion concentration in the body of water while suppressing the oxidization of the bromide by the Ozone to produce bromate. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113004 | Compositions and Methods for the Prevention of Esophageal Cancer - Methods of inhibiting Barrett's esophagus and/or adenocarcinoma in a subject are provided. In a particular embodiment, the method comprises administering at least one composition comprising at least one zinc compound and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier to the esophagus of the subject. The zinc may be a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of zinc, such as zinc gluconate. The zinc may be administered, for example, orally, topically, or by an implantable medical device. In a particular embodiment, the methods further comprise administering at least one analgesic, anesthetic, or other therapeutic agent or therapy for the treatment of Barrett's esophagus. The method may further comprise monitoring the progression of Barrett's esophagus in the subject. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113005 | COMPOUNDS USEFUL AS INHIBITORS OF ATR KINASE - The present disclosure relates to pyrazine compounds of formula I: | 2014-04-24 |
20140113006 | METHODS OF DETERMINING WHETHER THE WNT SIGNALING PATHWAY IS UPREGULATED IN A TUMOR - The invention demonstrates that canonical Wnt signaling is activated in certain primary tumors and tumor cell lines in the absence of ?-catenin or APC mutations and that inhibition of such activated canonical Wnt signaling in such tumor cells inhibits tumor growth and, at least in some cases, induces death of tumor cells. As further demonstrated herein, the activation of canonical Wnt signaling is associated with a higher rate of cancer recurrence in patients with Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), which provides a new method for cancer prognosis, wherein activation of canonical Wnt signaling reflects a more aggressive tumor phenotype suggesting the need for a more aggressive therapy. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113007 | Chlorine Dioxide-Generating Product and Method for Generating Chlorine Dioxide - Provided is a chlorine dioxide-generating product comprising an inorganic porous carrier carrying a chlorite and an alkali agent. In the product, the alkali agent is carried in an amount of more than 0.7 molar equivalent and not more than 2 molar equivalents relative to the amount of the chlorite carried, and the product has a water content of 10% by weight or less. The chlorine dioxide-generating product can stably generate chlorine dioxide gas in an amount that sufficiently achieves deodorization, sterilization, virus removal, mold prevention, antisepsis, or the like of spatial environments, foods, or others but exerts no harmful effect on humans, over a long period of time. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113008 | ASSESSMENT OF IRON DEPOSITION POST MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION AS A MARKER OF MYOCARDIAL HEMORRHAGE - The invention is directed to methods for diagnosing reperfusion/non-reperfusion hemorrhage and predicting cardiac arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death in subjects comprising using imaging techniques to detect regional iron oxide deposition. The invention also provides treatment methods for subject at increased risk of sudden cardiac death. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113009 | CONTROLLED APPLICATION OF CROSS-LINKING AGENT - According to aspects of the present disclosure, a kit for transepithelial delivery of a cross-linking agent to a cornea includes a first vessel containing an initial formulation that includes a cross-linking agent and a first active ingredient configured to open corneal epithelial tight junctions when applied to a cornea and one or more second vessels each containing a respective secondary formulation that includes the cross-linking agent for application to the cornea after the initial formulation is applied to the cornea. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113010 | Essential Element Management - The invention extends the utility of apparatus used to extract medicinal cannabis compounds into an eluate by separating a portion of medicinal cannabis compounds contained within a portion of eluate at a first extraction target level providing enough clean solvent to continue extraction operations. A high efficiency concentrator such as a rotary evaporator or a wiped film evaporator processes eluate from one or more tanks or extraction vessels creating clean solvent when extraction targets are met or when clean solvent is exhausted. This manages eluate concentration levels and limits the quantity of concentrated medicinal cannabis compounds on site at any moment in time. The invention enables a business model for keeping medicinal cannabis compounds within a legal system, and reduces pollution because law enforcement would no longer have to burn large quantities of cannabis plant matter. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113011 | METHOD OF REMOVING CAFFEINE FROM CAFFEINE-CONTAINING CATECHIN COMPOUND COMPOSITION - A process for selectively removing caffeine from a caffeine-containing catechin composition, which comprises dissolving the caffeine-containing catechin composition in a 9/1 to 1/9 by weight mixed solution of an organic solvent and water, and then bringing the resultant solution into contact with activated carbon alone or with activated carbon and also acid clay or activated clay; and a packaged beverage containing such a decaffeinated composition. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113012 | COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR INDUCING CHONDROGENESIS - The present invention provides compounds and compositions for the amelioration of arthritis and joint injuries by inducing mesenchymal stem cells into chondrocytes. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113013 | NOVEL APPLICATION OF SOYBEAN EMULSION COMPOSITION TO SOYBEAN-DERIVED RAW MATERIAL-CONTAINING FOOD OR BEVERAGE - The present invention addresses the problem of providing a soybean-derived raw material-containing food or beverage that improves problems with flavor and physical properties, such as the grassy smell caused by soybean raw materials, and markedly improves product quality, in a soybean-derived raw material-containing food or beverage using conventional soybean raw materials such soymilk or tofu. Provided are a milk-substitute composition, and an egg-yolk substitute composition, etc., characterized by including a soybean emulsion composition having a protein content relative to dry material of at least 25 wt %, a fat content (as a chloroform/methanol mixed solvent extract) relative to the protein content of at least 100 wt %, and an LCI value of at least 55%. Also provided are a variety of soybean-derived raw material-containing food and beverages using these compositions. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113014 | CHICORY FOR PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF NEURODEGENERATION - The invention pertains to a composition comprising chicory, particularly roasted chicory root, for use in the prevention or treatment of a neurodegenerative disorder and/or a loss of cognitive ability. In a further aspect, the invention pertains to a non-therapeutic method for maintaining mental or cognitive capabilities. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113015 | NOVEL STRAIN OF MICROALGA THAT PRODUCES SQUALENE - The invention relates to a novel strain of | 2014-04-24 |
20140113016 | CROSSHEAD - In a crosshead, a pair of sheets ( | 2014-04-24 |
20140113017 | DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT - A device for producing a three-dimensional object from hardenable material has a construction space ( | 2014-04-24 |
20140113018 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CUTTING DOUGH PRODUCTS HAVING HOLES FROM A DOUGH SHEET - A stamping apparatus may be used to cut a dough product having a hole from a dough sheet. The stamping apparatus may have multiple cutting blades, depending from a platen, that are configured for cutting complementary open shapes, in phases, that together form a closed shape defining the dough product periphery. The stamping apparatus may also have a tubular cutting blade depending from the platen, configured to cut a closed shape defining the dough product hole, that is nested within one of the blades that is configured to cut an open shape. The tubular cutting blade may be retractable about a finger contained therewithin that remains in a fixed position in relation to the tubular cutting blade as the blade retracts. Air trapped within the tubular cutting blade, between the finger and a cutout dough piece that does not form part of the dough product, may become compressed during blade retraction. The compression may facilitate ejection of the cutout dough piece from the tubular cutting blade. The finger may be omitted in some embodiments. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113019 | SYSTEM FOR PASSIVE ALIGNMENT OF SURFACES - Passive stamp alignment system. The system includes a stamp supported by a stamp holder resting on three balls affixed to a top platform. A bottom platform supports a substrate to be aligned with the stamp. Means are provided for moving either the top or the bottom platform and holding the other platform stationary so as to contact the substrate with the stamp whereby the stamp holder is lifted away from each of the balls in sequence resulting in alignment of the stamp and the substrate parallel to each other. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113020 | MOLD MANUFACTURING MASK BLANKS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MOLD - A fine pattern is formed with high pattern precision, and a time required for fabricating a mold is considerably shortened. Provided are mask blanks used for manufacturing a sub-master mold by transferring the fine pattern provided on a surface of an original mold by imprint, having a hard mask layer including a chromium compound layer expressed by a chemical formula CrO | 2014-04-24 |
20140113021 | INJECTION MOULD COMPONENT FOR PREFORMS MADE OF PLASTIC MATERIAL - An injection mould component for moulding the outer surface of a preform neck, which allows improved cooling of the preform neck inside the mould, while at the same time reducing the mould cycle time. A related production process of said injection mould component, which allows the section of the cooling channels to be optimised, determining a more effective cooling, is also described. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113022 | GUIDE SHOE FOR A GUIDING DEVICE OF A PLASTIC PROCESSING MACHINE CLAMPING UNIT - The invention relates to a guide shoe ( | 2014-04-24 |
20140113023 | Clamping Apparatus for Injection Molding Machine - Disclosed herein is a five-joint clamping apparatus for an injection molding machine. The clamping apparatus according to the present invention keeps advantages of a conventional five-joint clamping apparatus, specifically, high mold opening or closing speed and control precision, has an increased stroke distance in link mechanism, and has a structure capable of pressing a central portion of a mold. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113024 | METHODS OF INCREASING PRODUCTIVITY IN OLDER SOWS WHILE DECREASING FEED INTAKE - The present invention provides methods for feeding older sows that beneficially reduce feed intake in older sows, yet improve pig survival and weaning weight of pigs from older sows. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113025 | HEAT-RESISTANT COMPOSITION FOR ANIMALS, COMPRISING AN ENZYMATIC MIXTURE - The invention relates to a heat-resistant composition for animals in the form of a granular powder, comprising: a) a liquid mixture of at least two enzymes; b) a medium selected from the group comprising wheat flour, starch, gypsum, maltodextrin, and corn cobs; and c) a coating agent selected from the group comprising cellulose and the derivatives thereof, chitin, carrageenan, sodium alginate, vegetable gums, gums obtained using a fermentation process, and starches and derivatives. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113026 | Novel process for producing a cheese with a natural moldy rind - Process for producing a soft cheese with a natural moldy rind, the starting material being a milk, this process comprising the steps of preparing a cheese slurry, inoculation with microorganisms, ripening, heat treatment by immersing in an atmosphere saturated with steam or in a water bath. This process makes it possible to obtain a cheese which may be packaged and preserved in the form of slices. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113027 | CAROTENOID COLORING COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a composition for coloring foods, beverages, animal feeds, cosmetics or drugs comprising 1) dissolved carotenoid emulsified as an oil-in-water emulsion using a suitable emulsifier and 2) crystalline carotenoid encapsulated in a suitable hydrocolloid, making it water-dispersible and thereby miscible with the oil-in-water emulsified carotenoid fraction, mixed in a ratio of between 1:100 to 100:1. The present invention further relates to a method for preparing the coloring composition, a method for preparing a food, beverage, animal feed, cosmetic or drug and a food, beverage, animal feed, cosmetic or drug comprising the coloring composition. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113028 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING OF A FERMENTED DAIRY PRODUCT - A process for the manufacture of a fermented dairy product comprising (a) subjecting a milk base to fermentation with a starter comprising of a weakly post-acidifying bacterial culture, until a desired pH value in the range of 4.0 and 5.0 is reached (end of fermentation), (b) optionally cooling the fermented milk base obtained in step (a); and (c) packaging the fermented dairy product. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113029 | EXTENDED SHELF LIFE SANDWICH AND METHOD OF MAKING SAID SANDWICH - An extended shelf life sandwich and a method of forming the sandwich is provided. The method includes processing meat to be used in the sandwich. The processing includes: applying a humectant to a meat; acidulating the meat; drying the meat until a water activity of no less than 0.85 is achieved. The process is completed by wrapping the processed meat into a bread-type product. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113030 | COCONUT JUICE BEVERAGE WITH VITAMINS OR MINERALS OR BOTH - A beverage using coconut juice as a sole fluid base supplying water, fortified with one or more nutrients such as vitamins and minerals. The nutrient may be of a type which is insoluble in water, and has been artificially solubilized for compatibility with the fluid base. The beverage may be provided in concentrate form by removing some or all of the water present in natural coconut juice. The concentrate may be reconstituted by adding water obtained from a source other than the original coconut juice. The beverage or the concentrate may include non-nutritive components such as carbonation, sweeteners, preservatives, coloring agents, artificial flavors and fragrances. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113031 | Nutritional Shake - A nutritional powder composition is disclosed. The nutritional powder composition comprises whey protein isolate, milled chia, hemp protein, wheat grass powder, and goji powder. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113032 | AERATED INJECTION MOLDED PET CHEW - Pet treats and chews that have been aerated during their production by a supercritical fluid are provided. The aeration process results in pet treats and chews that have a lower density and increased oral care properties in comparison to treats of similar composition that have not been similarly aerated. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113033 | Edible Energy Composition - An energy composition includes a methylated xanthine, a choline derivative, and at least one flavorant in a sufficient amount to render the energy composition palatable. The energy composition may also include vitamins, amino acids, preservatives, and the like. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113034 | EDIBLE RECEPTACLES FOR FROZEN CONFECTIONS - An edible receptacle suitable for containing a frozen confection the receptacle comprising from 0.01 wt % to 15 wt % binder and at least 50 wt % of particles of dry baked material wherein the particles have an average diameter of from 0.001 to 5 mm and a water content of at most 5 wt % is provided. A process for preparing an edible receptacle, the process comprising the steps of: (a) dosing a required amount of edible receptacle ingredients into a support mould, the ingredients comprising from 0.01 wt % to 15 wt % binder and at least 50 wt % of particles of dry baked material by weight of the edible receptacle wherein the particles have an average diameter of from 0.001 to 5 mm and a water content of at most 5 wt %; (b) inserting a shaping tool into the ingredients in the support mould; and (c) vibrating the shaping tool at an ultrasonic frequency to form the ingredients into an edible receptacle of the desired shape is also provided. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113035 | EDIBLE RECEPTACLES FOR FROZEN CONFECTIONS - An edible receptacle suitable for containing a frozen confection the receptacle comprising at most 15 wt % binder and at least 50 wt % of particles of nuts wherein the particles have an average diameter of from 0.001 to 5 mm and a water content of at most 5 wt % is provided. A process for preparing an edible receptacle, the process comprising the steps of: (a) dosing a required amount of edible receptacle ingredients into a support mould, the ingredients comprising at most 15 wt % binder and at least 50 wt % of particles of nuts by weight of the edible receptacle wherein the particles have an average diameter of from 0.001 to 5 mm and a water content of at most 5 wt %; (b) inserting a shaping tool into the ingredients in the support mould; and (c) vibrating the shaping tool at an ultrasonic frequency to form the ingredients into an edible receptacle of the desired shape is also provided. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113036 | MICROWAVEABLE PACKAGES HAVING A COMPOSITE SUSCEPTOR - Microwaveable packages having composite susceptors and methods for using same are provided. In a general embodiment, composite susceptors for cooking microwaveable foods ( | 2014-04-24 |
20140113037 | SEASONING AND SUSPENSION DEVICE PACKAGE - The present invention relates to a package ( | 2014-04-24 |
20140113038 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DOUGH EXTRUSION - A system and method for extrusion of dough is disclosed. The system includes an auger for moving the dough; a metering pump comprising an input; a first motor for actuating the auger to transfer dough to the input of the metering pump; a first encoder for reading a position or speed of the first motor and for transmitting a signal associated with the position or speed of the first motor; and a controller configured to receive the signal from the first encoder to control operation of the first motor. The controller operates the first motor to at least partially counteract a variance in a pressure of dough at the metering pump based signals from the encoder and/or the pressure sensor. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113039 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REMOTE FUEL LEVEL DETECTION - Embodiments described herein relate to systems, methods, and devices for remote fuel level detection. A weighing instrument may couple to a propane tank for determining measurement values for a weight of the propane tank, wherein the propane tank is for coupling to a cooking apparatus to provide the fuel to the cooking apparatus. A computing device may receive, via a wireless communication link, measurement values for the weight of the propane tank; correlate the measurement values to data values stored in a database to determine an amount of fuel in the propane tank; and provide the amount of fuel in the propane tank to a user interface. A temperature instrument may determine a temperature of a region proximate to the propane tank to generate a safety factor for the propane tank. A temperature instrument may determine temperatures for regions proximate to the cooking apparatus. A temperature control may control the cooking apparatus. A temperature instrument may determine temperatures for food items cooking on the cooking apparatus, wherein the temperature instrument comprises a plurality of probes, each probe coupled to a food item cooking on the cooking apparatus. Other variations are described. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113040 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS FOR USE ON FOOD PRODUCTS - The present disclosure relates to methods of treating food products by applying an antimicrobial composition and processing the food product using selected processing methods. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113041 | Method of processing meat to enhance moisture retention - The present invention is in the field of processing and treating meat. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of processing meat to enhance moisture retention both during storage and cooking by administering a composition containing sodium carbonate and other ingredients. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113042 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING EDIBLE FILM PRODUCT - A method and apparatus for manufacturing an edible film are disclosed. The method includes a plurality of applying operations of applying solution for forming the edible film onto lower wrapping paper in a thin film shape. The solution-applying operations include a first solution-applying and a second solution-applying operation. Therefore, in the case of an edible medicine film product, particularly, when a tiny dosage of medicine must be loaded onto an edible medicine film, a loss of medicine can be reduced as much as possible. A variety of kinds of films can be manufactured through a multi-solution-applying operation, when different kinds of medicines, for example, those which are respectively absorbed in the mouth mucous membrane, the stomach and the intestine, are required. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113043 | DAIRY COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to low calorie and low carbohydrate nutritional milk compositions and milk products which are designed to include specific components of milk. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113044 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS RELATED TO A HOT COOKING APPARATUS SILICONE COVER - Hot Cooking Apparatus Silicone Cover. At least some of the example embodiments are methods including: placing food within a cooking apparatus; heating the cooking apparatus; removing the food from the cooking apparatus; and then draping a silicone sheet on top of the cooking apparatus, the draping of the cooking apparatus covers the cooking apparatus, the draping done while the cooking apparatus has an exterior metallic surface with a temperature of at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113045 | APPARATUS FOR CARBONATING BEVERAGES - A device for carbonating beverages includes a gas supply compartment in pneumatic communication with a gas supply conduit and a container coupled to the gas supply compartment. The container has an opening. A gasket is coupled to the opening of the container and the gas supply compartment. The gasket has an opening through which gas flows from the gas supply compartment to the container. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113046 | Watermelon Slicer - A slicer device and a method of using a slicer device for slicing and removing a fleshy part of a watermelon surrounded by a rind. The device includes a cutter piece, a plurality of cutters and at least one support bar attached to an outer surface of the cutter piece. The cutter piece has an outer surface and an inner surface defining an interior for receiving the fleshy part of the watermelon. The plurality of cutters are within the interior of the cutter piece arranged to form a pattern with a plurality of openings, with each of the openings being defined between cutters or between at least one cutter and the inner surface of the cutter piece, such that the fleshy part of the watermelon within the rind is cut into multiple pieces with geometric shapes. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113047 | Dough Forming and Cutting Apparatus and Method - An apparatus and method is provided for forming and cutting a dough sheet into a plurality of generally spherically shaped, boule-type dough products in a continuous process. The apparatus includes a rotatable drum and a plurality of cutter molds disposed on the rotatable drum for engaging, shaping and severing dough from the sheet as the dough sheet moves along the dough travel path. Each of the cutter molds including a peripheral edge portion, a base portion and a curved, annular side wall defining a concave, generally bowl-shaped internal cavity, with the peripheral edge portion establishing a cutting edge for the cutter mold. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113048 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INSTANT FOOD PREPARATION - Embodiments of the invention include instant food systems and methods regarding the same. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for preparing a hot instant food product. The method can include adding a heated liquid to a container, adding a substantially dry food product mixture to the container, wherein the volume of the dry food product mixture is equal to at least 20% of the volume of heated liquid, placing a mixing head into the container, and rotating the mixing head for a period of less than sixty seconds in order to form a fully hydrated frothed food product. In an embodiment, an instant food preparation machine is included. In an embodiment, a mixing head is included. In an embodiment, an instant food preparation kit is included. Other embodiments are also included herein. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113049 | PROCESS FOR MAKING LOW-CALORIE CONFECTIONARY PRODUCT AND CONFECTIONARY PRODUCT - The present invention relates to a process for producing a confectionery product comprising the step of admixing a structured liquid comprising a thermodynamically stable mixture of water, surfactant, co-surfactant and a non-aqueous component. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113050 | UNFERMENTED BEER-FLAVOURED BEVERAGE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - An object of the invention is to impart a taste like beer to a non-fermented beer taste drink. Means for achieving the object is a method for production of a non-fermented beer taste drink, comprising a step of including in drinking water 8 mg/ml or more of a polymeric saccharide and 0.008 to 100 parts by weight of a sweet-taste substance based on 100 parts by weight of the polymeric saccharide. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113051 | PROCESSES FOR MANUFACTURE OF DOUGH-BASED FOOD PRODUCTS WITH A NON-SOLUBLE GRANULATED SALT SUBSTITUTE - The present method is directed in one embodiment to a non-soluble, substantially white granular salt substitute for dough-based products. In certain embodiments, the dough-based product comprises a filling sealed within a pocket while in other embodiments, the dough-based product is not filled. In certain embodiments, the dough-based product is heated by baking, deep-frying or microwaving. In certain embodiments, the salt substitute of the present invention may be used in place of other large-particulate salts such as kosher salt for use on dough-based products. Certain non-dough-based products such as salted caramel ice cream, confections, as well as products utilizing a reduced-salt blend are also improved using the present invention. In certain embodiments, the salt substitute comprises white tapioca. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113052 | TEQUILA - A tequila beverage comprising a standard tequila beverage containing added components for making said standard tequila beverage more desirable to a consumer. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113053 | TEA-BASED BEVERAGE - Disclosed is a tea-based beverage comprising expressed tea juice, wherein the beverage has a total aluminium content of less than 8 ppm; a total fluoride content of less than 8 ppm; or both. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113054 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING TEA PRODUCTS - Disclosed is a process comprising the steps of: a) heating fresh tea leaves; and b) expressing juice from the fresh tea leaves whilst the temperature of the fresh tea leaves is greater than | 2014-04-24 |
20140113055 | OIL OR FAT COMPOSITION CONTAINING DIGLYCERIDES - Provided is an oil or fat composition rich in diacylglycerol, including a high content of oleic acid in a constituent fatty acid thereof and having a good appearance at normal temperature. Specifically, the oil or fat composition satisfies the following items (1) to (4): (1) the oil or fat composition includes diacylglycerol in an amount of 20 mass % or more; (2) constituent fatty acids of the diacylglycerol include oleic acid in an amount of 30 mass % or more; (3) the mass ratio of the content of (B) 1,3-dipalmitin diacylglycerol to the content of (A) 1,2-dipalmitin diacylglycerol, [(B)/(A)], in the diacylglycerol is 1.45 or less; and (4) the mass ratio of the content of (D) 1,3-diacylglycerol to the content of (C) 1,2-diacylglycerol, [(D)/(C)], in the diacylglycerol is 1.2 or more. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113056 | SPREAD - The present invention provides a foodstuff in the form of a spread, wherein the spread is a water in oil emulsion containing
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20140113057 | USE OF A SOY DERIVATIVE IN ASSOCIATION WITH A VEGETABLE OLEIN IN AN ANIMAL FEED - A method of using of a soy derivative in association with at least one vegetable olein to yield an emulsifying composition for preparation of an animal feed containing nutritive substances in liquid, powder, or granular form. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113058 | FLAVOR DETERIORATION INHIBITOR AND INHIBITOR FOR THE GENERATION OF CITRAL DETERIORATION SMELL - A flavor deterioration inhibitor which comprises an extract obtained by extracting | 2014-04-24 |
20140113059 | MAINTAINING A FIXED DISTANCE BY PROVIDING AN AIR CUSHION DURING COATING OF A MEDICAL DEVICE - System and method for coating an expandable member of a medical device comprising a support structure to support the expandable member and an applicator positioned with at least one outlet proximate a surface of an expandable member. A drive assembly establishes relative movement between the at least one outlet and the surface of the expandable member to apply fluid on the surface of the expandable member along a coating path. A positioning device maintains a substantially fixed distance between the at least one outlet and the surface of the expandable member during relative movement therebetween by ejecting a pressurized medium against the surface of the expandable member. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113060 | AIR DISENGAGEMENT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DIP-MOLDED ARTICLES OUT OF RTV SILICONE BY FULLY AUTOMATED PROCESS - An automated mandrel dip coating process assembly for RTV silicone dispersions is described, including an enclosure adapted to hold a moisture-cure ambient temperature curable medium for mandrel dip molding and at least one mandrel having a surface for contacting the moisture-cure ambient temperature curable medium. An automated motive drive assembly is arranged to removably translate one or more of the mandrel(s) into contact with the moisture-cure ambient temperature curable medium in the enclosure, and to subsequently translate at least one mandrel contacted with the moisture-cure ambient temperature curable medium into at least one of (A) contact with a bubble crusher in the enclosure, and (B) disengagement from the moisture-cure ambient temperature curable medium in the enclosure and rotation of the mandrel at a vertical displacement angle of from 70° to 110°. By such arrangement, air bubble entrapment on the dip molded film on the mandrel is avoided, and controlled film thickness is achieved at desired location(s) so that the product molded film article is free of pinholes and air bubble inclusions in the film, and complies with desired thickness specifications. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113061 | NOVEL WOUND DRESSING - A wound dressing and a method of making the wound dressing is described herein. The wound dressing is formed of an absorbent substrate formed of one or more layers and a low-adherence layer disposed on the substrate. The low-adherence layer can be disposed within at least a portion of the substrate. The low-adherence layer is formed of a mixture of at least one highly fluorinated polymer and at least one acidic polymer. The at least one highly fluorinated polymer has a fluorine content greater than the fluorine content of the at least one acidic polymer. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113062 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IN-SITU DRYING INVESTIGATION AND OPTIMIZATION OF SLURRY DRYING METHODOLOGY - A method of drying casted slurries that includes calculating drying conditions from an experimental model for a cast slurry and forming a cast film. An infrared heating probe is positioned on one side of the casted slurry and a thermal probe is positioned on an opposing side of the casted slurry. The infrared heating probe may control the temperature of the casted slurry during drying. The casted slurry may be observed with an optical microscope, while applying the drying conditions from the experimental model. Observing the casted slurry includes detecting the incidence of micro-structural changes in the casted slurry during drying to determine if the drying conditions from the experimental model are optimal. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113063 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING BATTERY ELECTRODE AND APPARATUS - A method of manufacturing a battery electrode includes the steps of: coating an electrode paste on an electrode base material; drying the electrode paste coated on the electrode base material in a drying furnace; measuring a radiation heat of the electrode paste during drying with a radiation heat meter; and determining a dried state of the electrode paste during drying based on the measured radiation heat. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113064 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPTICAL CALIBRATION - A system and method of calibrating optical measuring equipment includes optically measuring discrete objects of a first known predictable pattern from a calibration apparatus, wherein the first known predictable pattern is a bit pattern. A recording surface optical reader is calibrated based on the optically measuring. Using the first known predictable pattern, contamination is filtered from the results of the optically measuring. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113065 | METHODS FOR MAKING CURRENT COLLECTOR AND ELECTRODE OF ELECTROCHEMICAL BATTERY - A method for making a current collector of an electrochemical battery is disclosed. In the method, a current collecting metal substrate and a solid graphite source are provided. A graphite/graphene layer is formed on at least one surface of the current collecting metal substrate, by rubbing the at least one surface of the current collecting metal substrate with the solid graphite source. A method for making an electrode of an electrochemical battery is also disclosed. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113066 | MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR SECONDARY BATTERY ELECTRODE AND ELECTRODE MANUFACTURING DEVICE - A manufacturing method for a secondary battery electrode, includes conveying an electrode current collector; applying an active material layer-forming composition that is prepared in a slurry state onto the electrode current collector; and drying a coating film that is made of the active material layer-forming composition formed on the electrode current collector. The coating film is dried by blowing a first hot air in a direction parallel to a coating film surface of the electrode current collector. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113067 | MANUFACTURING METHOD AND TEMPLATE OF COLOR FILTERS - A manufacturing method and template of color filters belong to the field of liquid crystal display. The manufacturing method comprises: forming a black matrix ( | 2014-04-24 |
20140113068 | METHOD OF FABRICATING LIGHT EXTRACTION SUBSTRATE FOR ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE - A method of fabricating a light extraction substrate for an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) with which the scattering distribution of light that is emitted from the OLED can be artificially controlled. The method includes the step of forming a light extraction layer by depositing an inorganic oxide at least twice on a base substrate, thereby controlling a structure of a texture formed on a surface of the light extraction layer. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113069 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ELECTRICAL CABLE, AND RESULTING PRODUCT, WITH REDUCED REQUIRED INSTALLATION PULLING FORCE - Disclosed is type THHN cable having a reduced surface coefficient of friction, and the method of manufacture thereof, in which the central conductor core and insulating layer are surrounded by a nylon sheath. A high viscosity, high molecular weight silicone based pulling lubricant for THHN cable, or alternatively, erucamide or stearyl erucamide for small THHN gauge wire, is incorporated, by alternate methods, with the nylon material from which the outer sheath is extruded, and is effective to reduce the required pulling force on the cable during installation. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113070 | PRIMER FOR IMPROVING THE ADHESION OF ADHESIVE TAPES ON PLASTICS AND METALS WHICH ARE DIFFICULT TO BOND - Primer comprising a mixture, dissolved or dispersed in one or more solvents, of I) a pressure sensitive adhesive obtained by copolymerization of a) at least one acrylic ester of a linear primary alcohol, b) at least on acrylic ester of a branched, acyclic alcohol, and d) acrylic acid, II) at least one thermal crosslinker, and III) at least one chlorinated polyolefin. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113071 | PROPPANTS FOR USE IN HYDROFRACKING - A proppant is formed by a method including inserting a plurality of particles into a heating device, such as a rotary tunnel kiln. The particles are heated at a first temperature within the heating device. A non-epoxy, non-urethane thermoset coating is heated to at least its melting point or dissolved in a solvent or both, and sprayed into the heating device and onto the particles. The particles are heated to a second temperature, higher than the first temperature. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113072 | SEALANT DELIVERY SYSTEM - An apparatus including a pouch and a valve stem. The pouch can include a sealant. The valve stem can be fluidly coupled to the pouch. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113073 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING SUBLIMATION IMAGES ON CASES FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A method and apparatus for placing sublimation images on cases of electronic devices prints a plurality of separate sublimation images on a sheet of transfer paper at predetermined locations. The periphery of the images is cut but leaves each image attached to the sheet at least at three locations. A corresponding plurality of cases is placed on fixtures in a tray at locations corresponding to the images. The sheet is placed over the tray, aligning each image with a case, after which heat and pressure cause the images to transfer to the cases by sublimation transfer. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113074 | METHOD FOR SYNTHESIS OF LARGE AREA THIN FILMS - Improved methods for synthesizing large area thin films are disclosed, which result in films of enhanced width. The methods comprise providing a separator material which is rolled or wound up, along with the metallic foil substrate on which the thin film is to be deposited, to form a coiled composite which is then subjected to conventional chemical vapor deposition. Optionally, a winding tool may be used to aid in the rolling process. The methods enable a many-fold increase in the effective width of the substrate to be achieved. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113075 | METHOD FOR OBTAINING AN OBJECT HAVING A PRINTED THREE-DIMENSIONAL SURFACE - The present invention relates to a method for printing onto a stationary surface, e.g. a molded, three-dimensional, plasticized thermoplastic resin part, which enables a high-quality printed surface to be produced | 2014-04-24 |
20140113076 | Systems and Methods for Applying Texture Material to Ceiling Surfaces - A method of dispensing sprayable material in a desired spray pattern using an actuator member, a resilient outlet member, and a movable member. The actuator member has a plurality of resilient finger projections. The resilient outlet member is arranged at least partly between the finger projections. The movable member is supported on the actuator member to form a dispensing path extending from the interior of the aerosol chamber to the exterior of the aerosol chamber through a valve assembly, the actuator member, and the outlet member. The movable member acts on the outlet member to deform the plurality of finger projections towards each other to alter an effective cross-sectional area of at least a portion of a dispensing path to control fluid flow along the dispensing path and thereby cause the sprayable material to be dispensed in the desired spray pattern. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113077 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF A COMPOSITE CLOTH - A manufacturing method of a composite cloth has steps of: preparing a work-in-process composite cloth, surface treating the work-in-process composite cloth, and coating the work-in-process composite cloth with a non-shielding metallized layer. In the step of preparing a work-in-process composite cloth, a work-in-process composite cloth allowing electromagnetic waves to pass through is prepared. In the step of surface treating the work-in-process composite cloth, a surface of the work-in-process composite cloth is coupling-processed, and then is dried. In the step of coating the work-in-process composite cloth with a non-shielding metallized layer, the surface of the work-in-process composite cloth is coated with a non-shielding metallized layer whose thickness ranges from 10 Å (angstrom) to 100 Å (angstrom). Accordingly, a boring step and a patching step are spared. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113078 | PROCESS AND ADDITIVE TO IMPROVE ADHESION OF COMPOSITIONS TO SUBSTRATES - The present invention provides a process to prepare a powdery additive suitable for improving adhesion of building material compositions to substrates having a surface energy of 50 mJ/m | 2014-04-24 |
20140113079 | TIRE DRESSING PASTE COMPOSITION - A tire dressing composition is provided that includes at least one silicone fluid having a viscosity of between 40 and 500,000 centiStokes at room temperature. An amine functionalized silicone fluid having a viscosity of between 40 and 500,000 centiStokes at room temperature is also present. A thickener is present to yield a coating from the composition has limited sag, low tack upon coating formation, and desirable durability properties. An organic solvent is present in which the at least one silicone fluid and the amine functionalized silicone fluid are soluble or suspended. A process is provided for dressing a tire having a previous silicone coating thereon, the process including applying the tire dressing composition and allowing a solvent to evaporate from the composition to form a tire dressing coating. The coating producing an initial gloss of great than 200 units. A gloss of greater than 110 units is maintained for at least four weeks subsequent to the application under normal vehicle operation conditions. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113080 | FILM HAVING WATER, GREASE, GAS AND WATER VAPOR BARRIER PROPERTIES - Film having liquid-water, grease, gas and water-vapour barrier properties, comprising a PVA film grafted on the surface with a fatty acid. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113081 | Paint pad and paint pad tray assembly - A painting kit includes one or more paint pads and a paint tray. The paint tray includes a reservoir for holding a supply of paint, and means for transferring paint to a paint pad. In one embodiment the paint tray includes a rotating cylinder to transfer paint from the paint reservoir to one or more paint pads. In another embodiment, one or more paint pedestal surfaces are coated with paint from the reservoir in order to transfer paint to paint pads. Each of the paint pads and the trays includes features to selectively apply paint to the paint pad and to avoid applying paint to selected longitudinal edges of the paint pad. The lack of paint along the longitudinal edges helps to prevent paint from dripping or being forced from the longitudinal edge onto adjacent dry surfaces, and thereby enables a user to paint uniformly near edges while avoiding adjacent areas. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113082 | INK-JET PRINTING INK AND PRINTING METHOD - Not only the applied ink has improved weathering resistance after the printing, but also the ink can be advantageously cured during the printing. A printing method having: an ink application step for applying an ultraviolet curing ink onto a recording medium, wherein the ultraviolet curing ink contains an ultraviolet light absorber having a transmittance with respect to an ultraviolet light having a wavelength of 360 nm or more, which is higher than a transmittance with respect to an ultraviolet light having a wavelength of less than 360 nm; and an ultraviolet light irradiation step for irradiating the ink on the recording medium with an ultraviolet light having a wavelength of from 365 to 410 nm from an LED. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113083 | PROCESS FOR MAKING OF GLASS ARTICLES WITH OPTICAL AND EASY-TO-CLEAN COATINGS - A process in which both an optical coating, for example, an AR coating, and an ETC coating are deposited on a glass substrate article, in sequential steps, with the optical coating being deposited first and the ETC coating being deposited second, using the same apparatus and without exposing the article to the atmosphere at any time during the application of the optical coating and ETC coating. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113084 | SHOWERHEAD DESIGNS OF A HOT WIRE CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION (HWCVD) CHAMBER - Embodiments of process chambers and methods for performing HWCVD processes within such process chambers and depositing a thin film from two or more source compounds on a surface of a substrate are provided. In some embodiments, the process chamber includes a showerhead assembly disposed between a metal filament assembly and a substrate processing zone. The showerhead assembly includes a showerhead body and a dual-zone face plate with a plurality of first channels and second channels therein. A first source compound is delivered through the metal filament assembly to form radicals of the first source compound and pass through the first channels into the substrate processing zone without forming any plasma. A second source compound is delivered through the showerhead body into the second channels of the dual-zone face plate without passing through the metal filament assembly and without contacting the radicals until reaching the substrate processing zone. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113085 | DISPLAY PANEL ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - A display panel assembly is made by optically bonding a display panel and a substantially transparent substrate. Optical bonding is carried out by forming an optical bonding layer having regions of different physical properties. | 2014-04-24 |