17th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 35 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110097403 | EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER - The present invention is directed to methods of inhibiting cancer cell growth or proliferation by contacting the cancer cell with an extracellular matrix (ECM) composition. Also provided are methods of delivering a chemotherapeutic agent to a cancer cell by contacting a cancer cell with an extracellular matrix composition containing a chemotherapeutic agent. Also provided are compositions containing ECM and a chemotherapeutic agent. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097405 | ESTRADIOL-CONTAINING DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM - The present invention relates to drug delivery systems in the form of thin water-soluble films (wafers), which contain estradiol, or derivatives thereof, in low amounts. The wafers of the present invention are suitable for treating, alleviating or preventing a physical condition in a female mammal caused by insufficient endogenous levels of estrogen. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097406 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR RETAINING ECM MATERIALS IN HYDROGELS - The present invention provides cell-laden and/or extracellular matrix material laden hydrogels for use in tissue engineering and methods for producing such hydrogels. In some particular embodiments, hydrogels comprise chondrocytes, which are typically encapsulated within the hydrogels. In many instances, such hydrogels are subjected to dynamic loading prior to being administered to a subject to treat a clinical condition that is helped by tissue engineering, including, but not limited to, cosmetic surgery such as craniofacial reconstruction surgery, and cartilage regeneration. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097407 | Butenafine Hydrochloride-Containing Aqueous Patch - Disclosed is a water-based adhesive skin patch which has excellent storage stability, can achieve excellent accumulation of butenafine hydrochloride contained therein on a patched area such as the skin and a nail, and has a high therapeutic effect. Specifically disclosed is a water-based adhesive skin patch containing butenafine hydrochloride, which is characterized by containing butenafine hydrochloride, glycol salicylate and propylene glycol in a water-containing gel ointment. Specifically, butenafine hydrochloride is dissolved in a mixed solution of glycol salicylate and propylene glycol, and the resulting solution is dispersed in a water-containing gel. Particularly, the mixing ratio of glycol salicylate to propylene glycol is 1:2 to 1:30. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097408 | CHITOSAN-BASED MATRICES AND USES THEREOF - This invention relates a controlled release delivery composition for an otorhinolaryngology and otorhinolaryngology-associated pathology, conditions, indications or their combination, Head and Neck associated pathology conditions, indications or their combination, or their combination, using a chitosan-glycerophosphate (CGP) hydrogel and an agent or a bio-materials. Additionally, provided methods of treating an otorhinolaryngology and otorhinolaryngology-associated pathology, conditions, indications or their combination, Head and Neck associated pathology conditions, indications or their combination, or their combination. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097409 | PARTICLES COMPRISING A SALT OF 8-HYDROXY-2-[[(1R)-2-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)-1-METHYLETHYL]AMINO]ETHYL]-2(1H)-Q- UINOLINONE HAVING IMPROVED ADHESION PROPERTIES FOR POWDER FORMULATIONS FOR INHALATION - Powder particles comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of 8-hydroxy-5-[(1R)-1-hydroxy-2-[[(1R)-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-methylethyl]amino]ethyl]-2(1H)-quinolinone (carmoterol) having a specific properties exhibit improved adhesion properties for dry powder formulations for inhalation. Such particles are useful for formulations in the form of powders for inhalation and the treatment of certain conditions and diseases. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097410 | FORMULATIONS OF PX COMPOUNDS - Nanoparticles of PX compounds in the size range of 10 to 1000 nanometers are incorporated into formulations that are safe for intravenous administration and used to treat disease conditions caused by phospholipase A | 2011-04-28 |
20110097411 | CARRIER PELLETS, METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF AND USE THEREOF - The invention relates to a method for the production of carrier pellets for pharmaceutical active substances. Likewise, the invention relates to such carrier pellets and also to pharmaceutical formulations containing these. The carrier pellets according to the invention are used for transporting and releasing pharmaceutical active substances, in particular in the human body. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097412 | METHODS OF TREATMENT OF ENDOBRONCHIAL INFECTIONS - The present invention provides methods for the treatment of an endobronchial infection in a patient by administering to the endobronchial system of the patient a dry powder aerosol composition comprising from 90 to 130 mg of an aminoglycoside antibiotic one to three times a day for a first treatment period of 20 to 36 days. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097413 | SOLID STATE FORMS OF DEFERASIROX SALTS AND PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF - Provided herein are novel solid state forms of deferasirox salts, process for the preparation, pharmaceutical compositions, and method of treating thereof. The solid state forms of deferasirox salts are useful for preparing deferasirox (I) in high purity. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097414 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING ADSORBATE OF FENOFIBRATE - The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising adsorbate of fenofibrate or salt thereof or fenofibrate adsorbed on a pharmaceutically acceptable adsorbent and optionally one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. The invention also relates to processes for the preparation of such compositions. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097415 | Sustained release of pharmaceutical composition containing a safe botanic drug for the treating and preventing of diabetes - The present invention is providing a new sustained release drug preparation comprising such and inclusion complex of a medical compound with safe botanic drug (SBD), which sustains or retards the dissolution and release of the SBD at a controlled rate from the inclusion complex and hence from the drug preparation containing the SBD, so as to maintain the concentration of the SBD in blood at an effective level for prolonged time. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097416 | Compositions and Methods for Thermo-Sensitive Nanoparticles and Magnetic Nanoparticles - Provided herein are systems, methods, and compositions for polymer nanoparticles and polymer magnetic nanoparticles. More particularly, the polymer nanoparticles and polymer magnetic nanoparticles are temperature sensitive and responsive to a first temperature. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097417 | MELAN-A-CARRIER CONJUGATES - The present invention is related to the fields of molecular biology, virology, immunology and medicine. The invention provides a modified virus-like particle (VLP) comprising a VLP which can be loaded with immunostimulatory substances, in particular with DNA oligonucleotides containing non-methylated C and G (CpGs), and particular peptides derived from MelanA linked thereto. Such CpG-VLPs are dramatically more immunogenic than their CpG-free counterparts and induce enhanced B and T cell responses. The immune response against MelanA peptide analogues optionally coupled, fused or attached otherwise to the VLPs is similarly enhanced as the immune response against the VLP itself. In addition, the T cell responses against the MelanA peptide analogues are especially directed to the Th1 type. Antigens attached to CpG-loaded VLPs may therefore be ideal vaccines for prophylactic or therapeutic vaccination against allergies, tumors and other self-molecules and chronic viral diseases. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097418 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING INFLUENZA - The present application provides compositions and methods useful for treating influenza. As described herein, the compositions and methods are based on the development of peptides and peptide combinations which exhibit immunogenic properties against influenza. In some embodiments, the peptide combinations induce a protective response against multiple strains of influenza, e.g., seasonal strains of influenza or even the new pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus of swine origin. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097419 | Poly(Propargyl-L-Glutamate) and Derivatives Thereof - A process of the present invention is directed toward conducting highly selective, high yield post-polymerization reactions on polypeptides to prepare functionalized polypeptides. In certain embodiments, the polypeptides can be prepared by ring opening polymerization of N-carboxyanhydrides. In certain embodiments, the post-polymerization reaction is a “click chemistry” reaction. In certain embodiment, the “click chemistry” reaction is a triazole-forming reaction involving an alkyne on the polypeptide and an azide. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097420 | CEMENT PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Disclosed are cement products, methods of forming cement using the cement product, and methods of using the cement product in orthopedic and dental applications. Generally, the disclosed cement product includes a first component comprising a polymerizable resin comprising ethylenic unsaturated double bond, a second component comprising a compound comprising more than one type of amine selected from the group consisting of primary amines, secondary amines, tertiary amines and quaternary amines, and, optionally, the cement product includes a bioactive component to promote bone formation. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097421 | Method for the Cosmetic Treatment of Skin Ageing - The present invention relates to a method for the cosmetic prevention or treatment of skin ageing in an individual, comprising administering to said individual a cosmetically active quantity of a gingival fibroblast-derived product. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097422 | CLEANING, DISINFECTING AND MICROBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS - A microbicidal disinfecting composition and a method of preparing the same include the use of an acidifying agent that comprises at least one of an alkali metal bisulfate, ammonium bisulfate, or a combination thereof. The composition has broad-spectrum microbicidal properties and does not demonstrate cloudiness or precipitation when prepared, diluted, or otherwise exposed to hard water. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097423 | Gene Prognosis Predictor Signature for Colorectal Carcinoma - The present invention is drawn to methods of assessing colorectal cancer prognosis by examining the expression of particular genes disregulated in this disease state. Subjects exhibiting disregulation in one or more of these genes will have a higher risk of cancer recurrence and death. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097424 | Herbal formulations for the management of chronic ulcers and wounds - The invention describes ointments, creams and oils formulated from herbal compositions that are suitable for the management of skin wounds, such as chronic skin ulcers, as, for example, diabetic ulcers and pressure ulcers, and for providing bleeding control for cuts and wounds. The compositions contain extracts of two or more of | 2011-04-28 |
20110097425 | Methods of Treating Epiphora - The present invention is related to a method for treating epiphora, the method comprising administering to a nasal area of a subject in need thereof a composition comprising camphor, | 2011-04-28 |
20110097426 | Methods for Safe and Effective Treatment Using Oxazaphosphorine Drugs - The present invention provides methods of treating subjects with an oxazaphosphorines, methods of identifying subjects that are suitable for oxazaphosphorine treatment, and systems for ensuring the safety and efficacy of a treatment that includes oxazaphosphorine administration. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097427 | Molecular Targets and Dietary Modulators of Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage - Dietary supplement compositions include an adaptogenic agent, an anti-inflammation agent, and an anti-oxidant. Methods for using dietary supplement compositions include (i) inhibiting, decreasing, and/or preventing delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS); (ii) inhibiting, decreasing, and/or preventing exercise-induced muscle damage; and/or (iii) modulating the expression of genes that are correlated with exercise-induced muscle damage. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097428 | Blended Compositions for Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Amyloidoses - Methods for treating amyloid disease in a patient wherein the method comprises administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising | 2011-04-28 |
20110097429 | Use of vernonia extract - The present invention relates to the use of an extract of a | 2011-04-28 |
20110097430 | Apparatuses and Methods for Fabricating Semiconductor Packages - An apparatus for fabricating a semiconductor package may include a mold and a molding plate. The mold may define a mold cavity with the mold being configured to receive a circuit board in the mold cavity, and the circuit board may include a semiconductor chip mounted thereon. A molding plate may be moveable in the mold cavity with the molding plate being configured to adjust a volume of the mold cavity. Related methods are also discussed. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097431 | PLANT AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING CROWN CAPS - A plant includes a press for forming crown caps from a metal sheet, and a single forming apparatus for forming seals inside corresponding crown caps being connected to the press by a connecting device that is suitable for conveying the crown caps from the press to the single forming apparatus. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097432 | INJECTION MOLD - An exemplary injection mold for manufacturing a fiber optic connector includes a first mold, a second mold, an insert, two first positioning bar, and four second positioning bars. The first mold and the second mold cooperatively define a mold cavity. The mold cavity includes two lens molding recesses. The two inserts are attached to the second mold and located in the mold cavity. A dimension of each second bar in cross section is substantially smaller than that of each first positioning bar. One first positioning bar and two second positioning bars are arranged around each insert to position the insert, such that the inserts is suspended in the mold cavity and precisely aligns with the respective molding recesses. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097433 | MOTOR DRIVEN MOLD - A mold includes a controller and core actuators that may independently drive a plurality of mold cores positioned with the mold. Sensors may be included whereby the mold cores are positioned in the mold core responsive to the sensor feedback. The core actuators may be servomotors and may further include motor controllers, one for each servomotor, for use in actuating the mold cores. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097434 | VISUALLY ATTRACTIVE, FRESHLY PREPARED EXTRUDED FAT-BASED CONFECTIONERY PRODUCT WITH TEMPORARY FLEXIBILITY HAVING ENHANCED MELT-IN-THE-MOUTH PROPERTIES, METHOD AND APPARATUS OF DISPENSING THE SAME - A visually attractive, freshly prepared, fat based confectionery product formed of at least one elongated strand of extrudate of fat based confectionery material; the at least one strand being capable of being handled while exhibiting a temporary flexibility and the eat least one strand being formed to a surface area to-mass ratio that is higher than 8.0 CM | 2011-04-28 |
20110097435 | HYDRAULIC LOCKING MECHANISM FOR MULTIPLE EXTRUSION HEAD OF AN EXTRUDER - A hydraulic locking mechanism for multiple extrusion heads of an extruder, has two Y-shaped clamping arms, six wedges, six pushing bars, six oil cylinder brackets, six oil cylinders, and six locking holes. A pair of locking holes is formed on both sides of an upper portion and a lower portion of the barrel and the extrusion head thereof, respectively. The wedge is disposed on inner wall of the locking hole, and a locking hole thereof has a sectional area gradually decreasing from the outside to the inside. The clamping arms are disposed on both sides of the barrel and the extrusion head via fastening devices. A through hole for the pushing bar is disposed on a branch of each of the clamping arm and corresponds to six locking holes. A piston rod of the oil cylinder is connected to a rear end of the pushing bar, the six oil cylinders and the six pushing bars are respectively fixed on six branches of the two clamping arms via six brackets of an oil cylinder. The pushing bar is capable of moving along the through hole for the pushing bar as being driven by the oil cylinder, and a front end thereof is inserted in the locking hole and penetrably disposed in the through hole for the pushing bar. A slant is formed on the outer side on a front end of the pushing bar. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097436 | SLOPING PIN STRUCTURE AND DIE ASSEMBLY USING THE SAME - A sloping pin structure applied to a die assembly for assembly within a molding machine such as plastic injection molding machine is disclosed. The sloping pin structure includes a guiding rod and a sloping pin head. The guiding rod has a first resisting surface and a substantially arcuate peripheral second resisting surface. The first resisting surface and the second resisting surface cooperatively form the outer peripheral surface of the guiding rod. The sloping pin head protrudes outwardly from the first resisting surface and is positioned adjacent to one distal end of the guiding rod. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097437 | NUTRITION FOR PREVENTION OF INFECTIONS - A nutritional composition comprising a combination of non-digestible oligosaccharides and a product obtained by incubating an aqueous substrate by bifidobacteria and optionally a product obtained by incubating an aqueous substrate by | 2011-04-28 |
20110097438 | COMPOSITION WITH FAT GRADIENT - The present invention concerns infant formula having a fat gradient which can be established by a sufficient amount of fat droplets with a diameter of 5-25 μm based on total weight of fat. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097439 | COATED INFUSED FRUIT AND PROCESS OF MANUFACTURING - Methods for infusing a composition into food products are provided. The resulting infused food products have greatly reduced shrinkage, and resemble fresh food products. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097440 | Method and Composition to Improve Short Bite of Bakery Products - The present invention relates to a method for the improvement of the short bite and texture parameters of bakery products by adding thereto at least one intermediate thermostable or thermostable serine or metallo-protease. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097441 | CHEESE AND METHODS OF MAKING SUCH CHEESE - Methods of preparing cheese products are described. The methods may include the step of converting at least a portion of a protein containing starting milk into discrete curd particles, and forming the curd particles into a cheese precursor. The cheese precursor may be combined with a slurry to form an admixture. The admixture may be processed into the cheese product. Also described are continuous methods of making a cheese product. The methods may include suppressing formation of a coagulum in a starting milk while adding a coagulation agent. The starting milk may be passed along a flow path, and one or more of the temperature and the pH may be adjusted to allow the formation of curd particles within the flow. The curd particles may be formed into a cheese precursor, which is combined with a slurry to form an admixture that may be processes into the cheese product. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097442 | WHEY PROTEIN PRODUCT AND A METHOD FOR ITS PREPARATION - The invention relates to a whey protein product having a ratio of whey protein to casein in the range from about 90:10 to about 50:50 and the total protein content of at least 20% on dry matter basis, and a method for its preparation. The product has a favourable amino acid composition and is especially suitable for athletes. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097443 | Low glycemic sweeteners and products made using the same - This invention relates to food products and methods of making food products containing low-glycemic sweeteners (LGS), as well as blends containing LGS. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097444 | MICROBIOLOGICAL REPROCESSING OF DEGUMMING RESIDUE FORMED DURING BIODIESEL PRODUCTION - An industrial method of reprocessing degumming residue from the initial purification of natural fats as well as a feed additive, which may be produced using the said method. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097445 | PROTEASE VARIANTS - The invention relates to a novel 3D structure encoding a | 2011-04-28 |
20110097446 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ETHANOL USING RAW STARCH - Disclosed are methods for producing high levels of alcohol during fermentation of plant material, and to the high alcohol beer produced. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097447 | Beverage Products with Non-Nutritive Sweetener and Bitterant - Aspects of the invention relate to beverage compositions, including, for example, concentrated and ready-to-drink formulations sweetened with at least one non-nutritive sweetener and further comprising a bitterant in an amount sufficient to reduce the lingering sweet aftertaste of the non-nutritive sweetener(s). In certain illustrative embodiments, the bitterant comprises gentian. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method that combines a non-nutritive sweetener having a lingering sweet aftertaste with a bitterant to create a mixture such that when the mixture is contained in a beverage, the bitterant is present in an amount sufficient to reduce the lingering sweet aftertaste of the non-nutritive sweetener. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097448 | Protein Hydrolysate Compositions Stable Under Acidic Conditions - The present invention provides protein hydrolysate compositions, processes for making protein hydrolysate compositions, and food products comprising protein hydrolysate compositions. The protein hydrolysate compositions generally comprise a mixture of oligopeptides having an average molecular size of less than about 10,000 Daltons, wherein at least about 60% of the oligopeptides are soluble at a pH of less than about 7.0. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097449 | SEASONING AND METHOD FOR SEASONING A FOOD PRODUCT WHILE REDUCING DIETARY SODIUM INTAKE - A seasoning for food that provides taste enhancement and flavor potentiation is disclosed. The seasoning can be used for reducing dietary sodium intake. The portion of seasoning has a mean particle size of less than or equal to 20 microns. In one embodiment, the invention is a seasoning comprising a first seasoning component including a salt and a second seasoning component selected for at least one of complementing and reducing the amount of the first seasoning component required for flavoring a food product. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097450 | PORTION CAPSULE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PORTION CAPSULE - A portion capsule for producing a beverage is proposed, having a substantially frustoconical or cylindrical base element which has a cavity, and having a membrane which closes off the cavity, with a filter element being arranged within the cavity, the filter element dividing the cavity into a first region for holding a beverage raw material and into a second region for receiving a beverage extract, wherein the filter element is fastened to the base element by means of at least one ultrasonic welded joint. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097451 | HIGH RESOLUTION INK-JET PRINTING ON EDIBLES AND PRODUCTS MADE - Disclosed are methods of printing high resolution images on edible substrates with dispersed pigmented inks using a drop-on-demand ink-jet printer. Dispersed pigmented white inks useful with the inventive methods are also disclosed. White images having a resolution greater than 200 dpi can be printed on chocolate using the methods and inks disclosed herein. The inventive methods and inks may also be integrated with a consumer-driven site vending or e-commerce application in which the consumer provides the image to be printed and edibles bearing the printed image are prepared for rapid turnaround. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097452 | METHOD FOR MAKING A CUBED NUT CLUSTER - A method for creating hexahedron or cubed nut cluster having a high level of nuts or seeds. The invention is an improved process for manipulating and shaping high content nut and seed food products. In one aspect, the invention manipulates processing conditions to provide a nut slab high nut content nut slab that is conducive to slicing and cutting. In one aspect, the invention manipulates unit operation conditions so as to provide a method of slicing a high content nut slab into longitudinal strips in a continuous operation that minimizes or eliminates jamming at the cutting and/or slabbing conveyors. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097453 | Container Assembly for a Potable Liquid and Method for Manufacturing Same - A container assembly stores a potable liquid and is adapted for storing a second consumable. The container assembly includes a primary container adapted for storing the potable liquid therein. The primary container includes a container top, a container bottom, and a container side. The container assembly also includes a cup defining a cup bottom, a cup side extending up from the cup bottom, and a cup lip removably engagable with the container side to seal the cup prior to use. The cup stores the second consumable between the cup side and the container side. The cup side defines a radius of curvature longitudinally from the cup bottom up toward the cup lip such that the cup side magnifies the second consumable stored therewithin as viewed from outside the cup. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097454 | COFFEE MACHINE WITH DISPENSING REGULATION AND A METHOD RELATING THERETO - The present invention relates to a coffee machine for producing and dispensing coffee-based beverages comprising a hydraulic pump ( | 2011-04-28 |
20110097455 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO MIX, HOMOGENIZE, AND EMULSIFY A FLUID USING SONICATION - According to one embodiment, a method receives a fluid comprising one or more ingredients. The method selects sonication settings to apply to the fluid to yield a desired result. The sonication settings include a frequency, a power, and a duration. The method applies sonication to the fluid according to the selected sonication settings. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097456 | BAKING TIN, EDIBLE BAKED PRODUCT AND METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF - A method of producing an edible product including a body consisting of an edible material, such as bread, rice and the like, which body has a crusty surface that has been obtained by heating, which surface comprises a top, bottom and periphery. One of the sides of the surface has an undulating shape that is on the top of the surface. A surface can, for example, have an undulating shape with at least two peaks. The edible product is provided with a cavity in the centre into which a filling can be introduced. This cavity is formed by providing either the bottom of the baking tin with a projection or by a placing an insert in the baking tin. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097457 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING A MARBLEIZED MEAT PRODUCT - Marbleized meat products are prepared by providing a fat composition comprising fat and an emulsifier, the fat composition being at a temperature of from about 70° to about 120° C., wherein substantially all of the fat is from an animal source; and providing a water composition at a temperature of from about 15° to about 32° C. The fat composition and the water composition are mixed at a ratio of from about 5% to about 30% fat composition to form a homogeneous fat-containing liquid brine composition at a temperature of at least about 25° C., wherein a fat-containing liquid brine composition is substantially free of Allergenic Protein. The composition is cooled to a temperature at or less than about 10° C. and injected into a meat portion to provide a marbleized meat product. The average temperature of the marbleized meat product does not exceed about 7° C. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097458 | FOAMING COFFEE COMPOSITION - The present invention provides a foaming instant coffee composition comprising particles having a bulk density of from 0.16 to 0.45 g/cm | 2011-04-28 |
20110097459 | REDUCED-SIZE APPARATUS FOR APPLYING FOOD COATING AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A reduced-size apparatus for applying food coating that includes a belt assembly for conveying food products, having an input end and an output end, and a recycle assembly, capable of receiving excess coating from the output end of the belt assembly and conveying it to the input end, wherein the recycle assembly includes at least one of a base coating distribution passage and a top coating distribution passage for providing coating for application to a food product situated on the belt assembly. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097460 | PROCESS FOR THE REDUCTION IN MICROBIAL ACTIVITY IN PROTEIN PRODUCT CHILLED WATER COOLING TANKS FOR INCREASED TANK WATER UTILITY AND CONSERVATION - The invention described below details a new process that will allow for the extended use of chiller water that is used for cooling food products in food production facilities. The invention utilizes special chemistry to provide acceptable antimicrobial control of the chill water over an extended period of time. The invention is designed for use in the processing of any protein and non-protein based food products that require batch or continuous chilling as part of the production process. The invention enables a food processor to dramatically increase the length of time that the water in a chilled water bath (chiller) may be used before the bath is emptied for cleaning, sanitizing and refilling. The process and invention is a novel approach to water conservation and microbiological control, and is designed to allow the processor to safely extend the time between chiller dump and fill operations. This invention provides benefits to the processor and the environment that make its use very desirable for all processors of protein and non-protein based products that require chilling of their product in a water bath. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097461 | METHOD OF PRODUCING CELLULOSE ENCASED SAUSAGES - A method of producing cellulose encased sausages where an encased sausage is partially cooked, the partially cooked sausage is hot peeled, and the cooking of the peeled sausage is finished in its packaging. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097462 | METHOD OF PRODUCING CELLULOSE ENCASED SAUSAGES - The invention relates to a method for producing preformed peeled packed sausages, comprising the steps of subsequently: A) heating an encased sausage; B) peeling a casing from the sausage at higher surface temperatures; and C) packing the peeled sausage. The invention also relates to a production device for producing preformed peeled packed sausages with such a method. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097463 | DEVICE AND ARRANGEMENT FOR PREPARING A LIQUID FOODSTUFF OR SEMI-LUXURY PRODUCT AND PORTIONED PACKAGING - A device for preparing a liquid foodstuff or semi-luxury product from an extraction product contained in a capsule with a liquid extractant comprises a positioning unit, which can be positioned by applying pressure onto a collar of the capsule in an insertion position between two chamber parts that are spaced from one another in an open position. The positioning unit is designed such that when the chamber parts are moved from the open position to the closed position, the positioning unit acts on the collar in such a way that the collar can be released from the insertion position of the positioning unit by bending or turning the collar down. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097464 | METHOD FOR LIQUID PROCESSING - The present invention relates to liquid clarification and stabilization. More closely, the invention relates to both clarification by removal of suspended particles, as well as stabilization against formation of non-microbial haze via reduction of haze forming substances in various liquids. The haze forming substances are proteins and polyphenol tannins which occur in various plant related fluids such as beer wine, juices, flavorings, plant extracts, and even bioprocess streams. The method of the invention accomplishes both size based removal of colloidal non-haze related particles as well as adsorption based removal of haze forming substances without a need for added flocculants. The to method of the invention utilizes hydrophilic surfaces for adsorption of haze forming substances with such surfaces presented by materials arranged in manner so that size based exclusion of suspended particles is also achieved. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097465 | AIR PRESSURE CONTROLLABLE BEVERAGE MAKING APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD - An apparatus, system, and method of use in making beverages. The apparatus includes components and structures for making beverages by mixing heated water or other liquid and a beverage making substance in combination with controllable evacuation, pressurization, or both of a mixing vessel. The method includes controllable brewing using a vacuum, positive pressure, or both to control one or a combination of active controllable agitation of ingredients, steep time, pressurization, extraction time, agitation pulsing, dispensing pulsing as well as other numerous other beverage preparation characteristics and controls. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097466 | Vacuum brewed beverage machine and vacuum brewing method - The desired amount of coffee grounds, tea leaves, herbs or other beverage making material is placed in a chamber of glass vessel located on a moveable table top in its lowered position. The table top is then elevated until the upper edge of the vessel seals against a top seal. With the top sealed, the desired amount of water of about 185°-212° F. is introduced into the chamber through a port in the top. Thereafter, a vacuum is drawn in the chamber and is held within the range of about −5 to −20 Hg in. Using an external heat source, the brewing liquid is maintained at about 185°-212° F. Alternatively, the vacuum can be pulsed by turning it on and off several times during the brewing cycle. After the beverage has brewed for the desired amount of time, the heat and vacuum are removed, the chamber is returned to atmospheric pressure and the table top is lowered to release the vessel. The contents of the chamber are then strained to remove solids from the beverage. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097467 | Device and Method for Pinching at Least Two Dough Parts - The present invention relates to a device comprising a conveyor for conveying the dough parts wherein the pair of drivable pinchers is arranged along the conveyor movable with at least a directional component towards each other and wherein the sensor is arranged upstream in the direction of conveyance with respect to the pair of pincers. The invention further relates to a method for pinching at least two dough parts, comprising conveying the dough parts to a pinching location, detecting the presence of the dough parts by sensing means upstream with respect to the pinching location in a conveying direction and operating pinchers upon detection of the dough parts. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097468 | Rotisserie chili roaster - The rotisserie chili roaster includes a cylindrical perforated cage having opposite open ends capped by a cover. The perforated cage includes a door panel pivotally attached to the cage by a hinge mechanism. The door panel is selectively closed by a latch mechanism. Each cover includes a centrally disposed collar having a bore therethrough, and a locking mechanism is operatively attached thereto. A rotatable rod is inserted through the collars and locked by the locking mechanism. A plurality of chili or other food products may be placed inside the cage, and the rod may be operatively attached to a motor or a handle such that rotation of the rod concurrently rotates the cage placed over a source of heat to thereby roast the food products. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097469 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PASTEURIZING A LIQUID PRODUCT - The invention relates to a method for pasteurizing a liquid product by heating it to a pasteurization temperature which results in any product-harming microorganisms being killed and by maintaining the product at this temperature in a treatment chamber over a holding time. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097470 | HIGHLY ACTIVE ANTIOXIDANT BASED ON TREHALULOSE - The invention provides an improved antioxidant for food, animal feed, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, as well as compositions that contain this antioxidant as preferably the only additive having an anitoxidative effect. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097471 | METHOD FOR MAKING FLAKED SHORTENING, FLAKED SHORTENING COMPOSITIONS, AND DOUGH COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed are methods of making flaked shortening compositions, flaked shortening composition prepared using the disclosed methods, and dough compositions incorporating the flaked shortening compositions. The methods comprise the steps of: (a) providing a shortening composition at a temperature above its melting point so that it is a liquid; (b) rapidly cooling the liquid shortening composition to form a supercooled shortening composition; (c) extruding the supercooled shortening composition through an orifice to form an extrudate comprising the supercooled shortening composition; and (d) allowing the supercooled shortening composition to complete crystallization to form the flaked shortening composition. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097472 | DAIRY PROTEIN GEL - A method for preparing a protein gel is provided. It comprises providing a daily starting material comprising casein; adjusting the pH, if required, to a pre-selected point in the range 5.0-8.0; subjecting the material with the pre-selected pH to a cooking step; adjusting the pH of the cooked product to 3.8-7.5, preferably 4.5-7.5; processing and/or packing the pH 3.8-7.5, preferably pH 4.5-7.5 product to form the final product or ingredient wherein at least 10% of the casein of the dairy starting material comprises alphas enriched casein having an alphas to beta casein weight ratio of greater than 1.25:1 or alphas depleted casein having an alphas to beta casein weight ratio of less than 0.8:1. The invention also provides an ingredient for use in the method. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097473 | Method for Refining Natural Oil - Provided is a method for purifying natural oil comprising: supplying a to-be-treated raw natural oil into a reaction tank which is provided with a layer of a particulate photocatalyst, and which is configured to allow the to-be-treated raw natural oil and oxygen and/or hydrogen to pass through the particulate photocatalyst in the layer; and then, while introducing oxygen and/or hydrogen to the inside of the layer of the particulate photocatalyst, causing the raw natural oil to circulate and to come into contact with the particulate photocatalyst, with a temperature inside the reaction tank kept at 40 to 110° C., to thereby purifying the raw natural oil. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097474 | Water-dispersable Sterol Containing Dispersions - The invention relates to aqueous dispersions containing (a) 5 to 50% by weight of sterols and/or stanols; and (b) 0.5 to 20% by weight of citric acid esters of mono- and/or diglycerides, based on the total weight of the dispersion, wherein the citric acid esters of mono- and/or diglycerides are partially neutralised; and to a process for the production of an aqueous sterol/stanol-containing dispersion, which process comprises (a) dissolving citric acid esters of mono- and/or diglycerides that are partly neutralised, in water; (b) dispersing sterols and/or stanols in the emulsifier solution to form a pre-dispersion; and (c) grinding the pre-dispersion in a ball-mill until the dispersion has a particle mass diameter, d | 2011-04-28 |
20110097475 | SALT SUBSTITUTE AND COMPOSITION, FOR EXAMPLE FOOD COMPOSITION, COMPRISING IT - Use of vinegar or an equivalent of it as a substitute for all or part of the salt in a composition. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097476 | COATING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF APPLYING COATING LIQUID - To provide a coating apparatus and a coating method capable of accurately control the coating width of a coating liquid on an article to be coated. A coating apparatus | 2011-04-28 |
20110097477 | Methods and Apparatus Configurations for Affecting Movement of Fluids Within a Microelectronic Topography Processing Chamber and a Method for Passivating Hardware Within a Microelectronic Topography Processing Chamber - An apparatus for processing microelectronic topographies, a method of use of such an apparatus, and a method for passivating hardware of microelectronic processing chambers are provided. The apparatus includes a substrate holder configured to support a microelectronic topography and a rotatable case with sidewalls arranged on opposing sides of the substrate holder. The method of using such an apparatus includes positioning a microelectronic topography upon a substrate holder of a processing chamber, exposing the microelectronic topography to a fluid within the processing chamber, and rotating a case of the processing chamber. The rotation is sufficient to affect movement of the fluid relative to the surface of the microelectronic topography. A method for passivating hardware of a microelectronic processing chamber includes exposing the hardware to an organic compound and subsequently exposing the hardware to an agent configured to form polar bonds with the organic compound. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097478 | SCALABLE LEAD ZIRCONIUM TITANATE (PZT) THIN FILM MATERIAL AND DEPOSITION METHOD, AND FERROELECTRIC MEMORY DEVICE STRUCTURES COMPRISING SUCH THIN FILM MATERIAL - A novel lead zirconium titanate (PZT) material having unique properties and application for PZT thin film capacitors and ferroelectric capacitor structures, e.g., FeRAMs, employing such thin film material. The PZT material is scalable, being dimensionally scalable, pulse length scalable and/or E-field scalable in character, and is useful for ferroelectric capacitors over a wide range of thicknesses, e.g., from about 20 nanometers to about 150 nanometers, and a range of lateral dimensions extending to as low as 0.15 μm. Corresponding capacitor areas (i.e., lateral scaling) in a preferred embodiment are in the range of from about 10 | 2011-04-28 |
20110097479 | ELECTRODE MATERIALS WITH HIGH SURFACE CONDUCTIVITY - The present invention concerns electrode materials capable of redox reactions by electrons and alkali ions exchange with an electrolyte. The applications are in the field of primary (batteries) or secondary electrochemical generators, super capacitors and light modulating system of the super capacitor type. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097480 | SENSOR WITH LAYERED ELECTRODES - A thin film sensor, such as a glucose sensor, is provided for transcutaneous placement at a selected site within the body of a patient. The sensor includes several sensor layers that include conductive layers and includes a proximal segment defining conductive contacts adapted for electrical connection to a suitable monitor, and a distal segment with sensor electrodes for transcutaneous placement. The sensor electrode layers are disposed generally above each other, for example with the reference electrode above the working electrode and the working electrode above the counter electrode. The electrode layers are separated by dielectric layer. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097481 | COATING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME AS A SPOT BLENDER - A composition that includes a polymeric polyol, a (meth)acrylate, a photoinitiator and solvent is disclosed. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097482 | COMPACT COATING SYSTEM AND PROCESS - A compact coating system comprises a UV-blocking coating composition, a basecoat composition, a clearcoat composition, and a monocoat topcoat composition, wherein: (a) each of the UV-blocking coating composition, the basecoat coating composition, and the monocoat coating composition comprises from about 0.1 to about 70%, based on total binder, of a first binder resin and (b) each of the monocoat coating composition and the clearcoat coating composition comprises from about 0.1 to about 50%, based on total binder, of a second binder resin. A method of coating automotive vehicle bodies includes applying the UV-blocking coating composition, the basecoat coating composition, and the clearcoat coating composition to a first vehicle body or part in a paint shop and applying the UV-blocking coating composition and the monocoat topcoat coating composition to a second vehicle body or part in the paint shop, wherein the monocoat coating composition is applied in a spraybooth where at least the clearcoat coating composition is also applied. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097483 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING WATER-RESISTANT POLARIZING FILM - There is provided a method for producing a polarizing film having far superior water resistance to conventional polarizing films by contacting a liquid containing cationic polymers with a surface of a polarizing film. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097484 | LENS HOLDING TOOL, LENS HOLDING METHOD, AND LENS PROCESSING METHOD - A lens holding tool ( | 2011-04-28 |
20110097485 | SMART SHINGLES - A system and associated method applies a fluid to a surface. In particular, the system applies a roof surface covering to an existing roof location of a building. The system includes a pump for providing a pressurized source of fluid, a fluid conduit for extending from the pump to the roof location and delivering the fluid to the roof location, and an applicator device for applying the delivered fluid to the roof location to provide a portion of the applied roof surface. The system also includes a granule supply device for proving loose granules, a granule conduit for extending from the granule supply device to the roof location and delivering the loose granules to the roof location, and a dispenser for dispensing the loose granules onto the applied fluid on the roof location to provide another portion of the applied roof surface. The pump may be a peristaltic pump and the fluid does not directly engaging any surface of the pump. The applicator device may include a roller. Portions of the applicator device permit release of the roller without engagement of the roller by the user. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097486 | Apparatus and method for lining large diameter pipe with an environmentally compatible impervious membrane - A method and apparatus is disclosed for remotely and robotically installing an organic, monolithic, structural and non structural, circumferential and partial radius membranes in conduits, pipelines or passageways. The included apparatus has the mechanical function to manually or automatically center the liner dissipation device in any geometrical shape. The included apparatus possesses the remote controlled capability to manipulate centrifugal dissipation of the liner to afford consistent thickness on any shaped profile or flat surface of the pipe wall surface. The apparatus includes a manual or automatic mechanical scissoring device for elevation changes and a manual or automatic rotational table for shaft alignment. The apparatus includes a means of automated self alignment by way of proximity sensors. The pendulum oscillation bracketing incorporates a fluid driven motor assembly communicating with a bored shaft and integrates as many as two offset dissipation devices. The included apparatus has both fluid and electrical rotary unions to transmit fluids and current from fixed ports to a rotating shaft assembly. The included apparatus has a mechanical function facilitating cutting and retrieval of cured spray build up on the spray orifice. This method and apparatus will allow for continuous lining applications of any thickness in one pass, in conduits and passageways employing multi component liquid polymers with rapid mechanical properties formation. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097487 | FLUID DISTRIBUTION MANIFOLD INCLUDING BONDED PLATES - A fluid distribution manifold includes a first plate and a second plate. At least a portion of at least the first plate and the second plate define a relief pattern. A metal bonding agent is disposed between the first plate and the second plate such that the first plate and the second plate form a fluid flow directing pattern defined by the relief pattern. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097488 | FLUID DISTRIBUTION MANIFOLD INCLUDING MIRRORED FINISH PLATE - A fluid distribution manifold includes a first plate and a second plate. At least a portion of at least the first plate and the second plate define a relief pattern. At least one of the first plate and the second plate include a mirrored surface finish. A bonding agent is disposed between the first plate and the second plate such that the first plate and the second plate form a fluid flow directing pattern defined by the relief pattern. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097489 | DISTRIBUTION MANIFOLD INCLUDING MULTIPLE FLUID COMMUNICATION PORTS - A fluid conveyance device for thin film material deposition includes a fluid distribution manifold, a primary chamber, and a secondary fluid source. The fluid distribution manifold includes an output face that is connected in fluid communication to the primary chamber. The secondary fluid source is connected in fluid communication to the primary chamber through a plurality of conveyance ports. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097490 | FLUID DISTRIBUTION MANIFOLD INCLUDING COMPLIANT PLATES - A fluid distribution manifold includes a first plate and a second plate. The first plate includes a length dimension, a width dimension, and a thickness that allows the first plate to be deformable over at least one of the length dimension and the width dimension of the first plate. The second plate includes a length dimension, a width dimension, and a thickness that allows the second plate to be deformable over at least one of the length dimension and the width dimension of the second plate. At least a portion of at least the first plate and the second plate define a relief pattern that defines a fluid flow directing path. The first plate and the second plate are bonded together to form a non-planar shape in a height dimension along at least one of the length dimension and the width dimension. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097491 | CONVEYANCE SYSTEM INCLUDING OPPOSED FLUID DISTRIBUTION MANIFOLDS - A fluid conveyance system for thin film material deposition includes a first fluid distribution manifold and a second distribution manifold. The first fluid distribution manifold includes an output face that includes a plurality of elongated slots. The plurality of elongated slots includes a source slot and an exhaust slot. The second fluid distribution manifold includes an output face that includes a plurality of openings. The plurality of openings include a source opening and an exhaust opening. The second fluid distribution manifold is positioned spaced apart from and opposite the first fluid distribution manifold such that the source opening of the output face of the second fluid distribution manifold mirrors the source slot of the output face of the first fluid distribution manifold and the exhaust opening of the output face of the second fluid distribution manifold mirrors the exhaust slot of the output face of the first fluid distribution manifold. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097492 | FLUID DISTRIBUTION MANIFOLD OPERATING STATE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A fluid conveyance system for thin film material deposition is provided. A first fluid distribution manifold includes an output face that includes a plurality of elongated slots. The plurality of elongated slots include a source slot and an exhaust slot. A gas source is in fluid communication with the source slot. The gas source is configured to provide a gas to the output face of the distribution manifold. A gas receiving chamber is in fluid communication with the exhaust slot. The gas receiving chamber is configured to collect the gas provided to the output face of the distribution manifold through the exhaust slot. A sensor positioned to sense a parameter of the gas traveling from the gas source to the gas receiving chamber. A controller is connected in electrical communication with the sensor. The controller is configured to modify an operating parameter of the conveyance system based on data received from the sensor. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097493 | FLUID DISTRIBUTION MANIFOLD INCLUDING NON-PARALLEL NON-PERPENDICULAR SLOTS - A fluid conveyance device for thin film material deposition includes a substrate transport mechanism that causes a substrate to travels in a direction. A fluid distribution manifold includes an output face. The output face includes a plurality of elongated slots. At least one of the elongated slots includes a portion that is non-perpendicular and non-parallel relative to the direction of substrate travel. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097494 | FLUID CONVEYANCE SYSTEM INCLUDING FLEXIBLE RETAINING MECHANISM - A fluid conveyance system for thin film material deposition includes a fluid distribution manifold and a substrate transport mechanism. The fluid distribution manifold includes an output face that includes a plurality of elongated slots. The output face of the fluid distribution manifold is positioned opposite a first surface of the substrate such that the elongated slots face the first surface of the substrate and are positioned proximate to the first surface of the substrate. The substrate transport mechanism causes a substrate to travel in a direction and includes a flexible mechanism that contacts a second surface of the substrate in a region that is proximate to the output face of the fluid distribution manifold. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097495 | ORGANIC VAPOR JET PRINTING WITH CHILLER PLATE - A device is provided. The device includes a nozzle, a source of carrier gas and a source of organic molecules in fluid communication with the nozzle. The device also includes an active cooling system disposed adjacent to the nozzle. Preferably, the device also includes a chamber, wherein the nozzle, and the active cooling system are disposed within the chamber. A substrate holder may also be disposed within the chamber, adapted to support a substrate beneath the nozzle, movable relative to the nozzle. Preferably, a substrate is held by the substrate holder, the substrate disposed at a distance of 0.1 to 10 mm from the active cooling system. Preferably, the device also includes a heating system attached to the nozzle. The points at which the heating system are attached to the nozzle preferably includes at least one point that is zero to 5 mm from the tip of the nozzle. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097496 | AQUEOUS-BASED METHOD OF FORMING SEMICONDUCTOR FILM AND PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE FILM - A method with enhanced safety characteristics of depositing a kesterite film, which includes a compound of the formula: Cu | 2011-04-28 |
20110097497 | STERIC STABILIZED LATEX PARTICULATES - The present invention is drawn to steric stabilized latex particulates, methods of forming such particulates, inks containing such particulates, and methods of ink-jetting inks containing such particulates. A steric stabilized latex particulate for use in an ink-jet ink can comprise a random copolymer of a steric stabilization oligomer and a hydrophobic monomer. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097498 | METHOD FOR INHIBITING GROWTH OF TIN WHISKERS - A method for inhibiting growth of tin whiskers is provided. The method includes providing a metal substrate, treating the metal substrate by an annealing process, and forming a tin layer to cover a surface of the metal substrate, wherein the surface of the tin layer has no tin whisker. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097499 | Coating apparatus, coating method thereof, and method of forming organic layer using the same - A coating apparatus includes a stage supporting a coating target, a coating part on the stage, the coating part being configured to apply a coating material onto the coating target, and a heating source opposite to and spaced apart from the stage, the heating source being configured to supply heat to the coating target after application of the coating material onto the coating target. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097500 | ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY POLYMERIC TEXTILE COATING - A composition comprises a polyvinylchloride homopolymer, a biodegradable plasticizer and either a swelling agent or a carbohydrate coupled to the polyvinylchloride homopolymer or a combination thereof. The composition may further comprise a blowing agent. A coated fabric comprises a textile substrate and a biodegradable coating at least partially coating the textile substrate, wherein the biodegradable coating degrades at least 60% after 28 days under the ASTM D584 standard. A method of making a biodegradable coating comprises providing a polymer and blending a biodegradable plasticizer with the polymer to form a blend. A method of making a coated textile comprises providing a textile and a composition comprising a polymer, a biodegradable plasticizer, and at least one other component; applying the composition to the textile; and curing the composition, thereby making a coated textile. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097501 | Methods for extracting titanium metal and useful alloys from titanium oxides - Titanium-containing metal is extracted from its oxide(s) by way of a redox chemical reaction with a reducing metal. Specifically, an intimate mixture of the reducing metal and the titanium-containing oxide(s) is produced, in a preferred embodiment, by forming a metal-ceramic composite material featuring these two constituents. In a preferred embodiment, the composite body is made by infiltrating the reduced metal in molten form, into a permeable mass containing the titanium-bearing oxide(s). Concurrently or subsequent to infiltration, the redox reaction is carried out to transform the composite material, thereby forming a complex intimate mixture containing one or more oxides of the reducing metal, a titanium-containing metal, which could include an alloy of titanium with the reducing metal and/or one or more intermetallic compounds of titanium and the reducing metal, and possibly also some residual reducing metal, which itself possibly contains some titanium metal. One technique for removing the titanium-containing metal is to then comminute the transformed composite material while the metal constituent is still molten, such as by high speed shearing. The dispersed ceramic constituents can then be permitted to separate, and the metal component containing the titanium can simply be decanted. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097502 | PROCESS FOR THE COATING OF OBJECTS - Process for the coating of objects, comprising contacting the objects with a composition comprising an additive, a film-forming binder and optionally a distributing agent, at a temperature below the softening temperature Tp of the objects and at a temperature at which the binder can form a film, forming and consolidating an additive-containing layer of binder on the surface of the objects, the objects being kept in mutual motion while they are being contacted with the composition and while the additive-containing layer of binder is being formed and consolidated, which process is carried out in a container bounded by walls of which the temperature of the walls is so much lower than the application temperature that formation of a film of the binder on the walls is prevented. | 2011-04-28 |
20110097503 | ALKALINE COATING COMPOSITION FOR AUTODEPOSITION - Embodiments of the present disclosure include processes for autodepositing a coating on a metal surface, a method of producing a coating on a non-stainless steel metal substrate surface, and an alkaline coating composition, where the process for autodepositing a coating on a metal substrate surface includes immersing at least a portion of the metal substrate surface in a coating composition that includes a latex and an amount of base sufficient to raise the pH of the composition to an alkaline pH, where the coating autodeposits on the metal substrate surface, as metal ions from the metal substrate surface interact with the alkaline coating composition. | 2011-04-28 |