| 18th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 54 |
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| 20140121052 | PULLEY SYSTEM - A pulley system is provided to encourage contact between a pulley and a rope, chain, cord, cable and the like. The pulley system has first and second side legs, an axle, a pulley and at least one guide member. The guide member can be coupled to or formed integrally with at least one of the side legs. The guide member has at least one wall extending outwardly and away from the radial direction of the pulley to act as a funnel and encourage contact between a rope, chain, cable and the like and the pulley, thereby reducing the amount of force required to pull the item. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121053 | HYBRID TRANSMISSION - A transmission includes an input member, an output member, and a stationary member. First and second planetary gearsets each have respective first, second, and third members. A first motor/generator has a first rotor operatively connected to one of the members of the planetary gearsets for unitary rotation therewith. A second motor/generator has a second rotor operatively connected to one of the members of the planetary gearsets for unitary rotation therewith. The transmission also includes first, second, and third torque transmitting devices operative to selectively connect members of the planetary gearsets with the input member, the stationary member, or with other members of the planetary gearsets to provide two electric vehicle modes, two electrically variable modes, and a fixed gear ratio mode of transmission operation. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121054 | POWERTRAIN FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A POWERTRAIN - A propulsion device ( | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121055 | LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL - A selectively locked differential has a locked configuration in which both side gears are independently locked to the differential casing so that torque is not transmitted through the pinion gears. The locking of the side gears is accomplished by generally cylindrical, ring-shaped structures with castellations on one axial end surface of each structure. These castellations selectively interfit with rotatably fixed castellations of secondary structures fixed to the differential casing, such that the ring-shaped structures define a mechanically interconnected, zero-slip arrangement with respect to the rotationally fixed secondary structures when the differential is in the locked configuration. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121056 | DIFFERENTIAL WITH TAILORED TORQUE BIAS RATIOS - A differential with one or more friction and thrust washer sets so that axially generated thrust forces can be used in certain situations to affect a torque bias ratio of the differential. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121057 | HYBRID MODULE FOR ARRANGEMENT IN A DRIVE TRAIN OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A hybrid module ( | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121058 | Event-Based Retarding in a Machine with a Continuously Variable Transmission - A method controls the power-transmission in a machine having a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and a power source operatively coupled together in a powertrain. The method regulates operation of the CVT with a retarding power limit in order to limit the amount of retarding power transferable from the powertrain to the power source. The retarding power may be utilized to decelerate or decrease the speed of the machine. The method may register an operator input signal indicative of a deceleration event from a plurality of possible deceleration events. The deceleration event is compared to a lookup table to determine if the retarding power limit should be adjusted. The method may adjust the retarding power limit in accordance with the comparison. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121059 | Clutch Torque Trajectory Correction To Provide Torque Hole Filling During A Ratio Upshift - A multiple ratio transmission having an input shaft, an output shaft and oncoming clutch and off-going clutch for effecting ratio upshifts is provided. The transmission also includes a transmission controller configured for controlling shifts. During the torque phase of a ratio upshift, the controller increases input torque. Next, the controller estimates an oncoming clutch target torque. The controller controls a torque input to ensure the off-going clutch remains locked. The controller measures an actual transmission value for a torque transmitting element of the transmission and corrects the oncoming clutch target torque using the actual transmission value whereby an increasing torque for the oncoming friction element is achieved with minimal torque transients along the output shaft during the upshift. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121060 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING CATALYST TEMPERATURE - A method and a system for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, an engine exhaust after treatment device is cooled at an opportunistic time. The approach may provide improved cooling for exhaust after treatment devices and it may also improve vehicle emissions. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121061 | CONTACT PRESSURE SENSING APPARATUS FOR USE WITH EXERCISE EQUIPMENT SENSORS - Contact pressure sensing apparatus for use with exercise equipment sensors are described. An example apparatus includes a sensor to detect a physiological condition of a user of an exercise device through physical contact with the user and a pressure sensor to detect a contact pressure applied by the user to the sensor. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121062 | MUSCULAR INTEGRAL DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM FOR RESISTANCE (MIDSYR) - A muscular integral development system for resistance (MIDSYR) to develop or exercise muscles of a body of an user. The system is directed to develop an area of the body or specific muscle group, such as for example the abdominals, pectorals, biceps, buttocks or leg muscles. Furthermore, the present invention relates to an equipment to achieve weight loss, cardiovascular exercise or rehabilitation. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121063 | PORTABLE SPOTTING ASSISTANCE MACHINE - A portable spotting apparatus includes a pair of support assemblies positioned a distance from each other to define a spotting area for a user. The support assemblies each have an upright member that includes a top portion coupled with a pulley and a bottom portion configured to rest on a floor surface. A pair of legs each have an upper end coupled with an intermediate portion of the upright member and a lower end configured to rest on the floor surface on opposing lateral sides of the upright member. At least one cord is configured to extend over the pulley and to couple with a harness for spotting the user in the spotting area. A cross member is coupled between lower regions of the support assemblies to maintain the distance between the support assemblies. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121064 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL FALSE GRIP ASSISTANCE DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to a device which increases the functionality of standard exercise rings. This device allows the user to maintain a better grip on the rings with decreased strain on joints and muscles. It can be used in a multitude of upper body, lower body and mid-body functional exercises. This device is used in conjunction with exercise rings or other exercise bars use in sports such as cross-fit, and gymnastics. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121065 | Arch Track for Elliptical Exercise Machine - An elliptical exercise machine includes a base support structure, first and second reciprocating foot supports movably linked to the base support structure, first and second guide rails, and first and second rollers. The guide rails guide respective first and second foot supports to provide reciprocal movement of the foot supports. The guide rails each include a track surface having first and second end portions and at least first and second arch portions, respectively. The first arch portion is positioned at a location between the first and second end portions and having a first radius of curvature. The second arch portion is positioned at one of the first and second end portions and has a second radius of curvature that is less than the first radius of curvature. The first and second rollers are movable along the track surface of the guide rails. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121066 | ELECTRIC TREADMILL - An electric treadmill includes a base, vertical posts coupled to the base, a desk with a treading belt, and a lifting and folding device. The lifting and folding device includes a linear actuator disposed on the desk and having a retractable lifting pipe, a lifting unit connected to the desk, a pivotal connection point protruding from the desk, first and second lateral panels, and a fixing stand disposed between the second lateral panels and connected to the lifting pipe, two movable pivotal connection elements disposed at free ends of the first lateral panels, respectively, two linking plates connected to the first lateral panels and a link, two position-limiting elements disposed between the base and the lifting unit, connected to two lateral bars of the base by an axle, and having a slot each, and two guide rods coupled to the first lateral panels and inserted into the slots. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121067 | FOLDABLE TREADMILL - An embodiment of this invention discloses a foldable treadmill comprising a bracket, a platform, a lifting device, a folding frame, a motor, a linear actuator, and a control board, wherein the bracket comprises two supporting sticks, two tracks, and a rear linkage connected with the supporting sticks, the lifting device comprises a rod connected with the bracket, and two pull members respectively arranged at one end of the rod, the folding frame comprises two bars and a link bar, in which the link bar has two ends respectively connect with one bar, a middle portion of each bar connects with the pull member of the lifting device, a front end of each bar is used as a pivotal point to rotate, and a rear end of each bar has a wheel placed in the track, and the linear actuator is horizontally laid on the rear linkage. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121068 | JUMP ROPE ASSEMBLY - Disclosed is a jump rope comprising: an oil impregnated bushing; having a pair of handles with an external surface treatment. Additionally, the rope may include a fastener attached to each end and secured within the head of the jump rope yet still free to rotate about an axis formed by the centerline of the rope body. In some configurations a universal joint is attached to each end and secured to the jump rope handle, with one end of the input yoke acting as a column for rotation and one end of the output yoke used to secure the rope, and both free ends of each yoke attaching to the cross-trunnion to complete the assembly. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121069 | Apparatus for a Lightweight Punching Bag - An apparatus includes a first plastic pipe comprising a first end and a second end. A padding surrounds a portion of the first plastic pipe extending from the first end towards the second end. The padding comprises a material for mitigating injuries during striking. A cover encases the padding. A pipe receiver is joined proximate to the second end for grounding motion of the plastic pipe to a structure. The pipe receiver comprises a bracket operable for joining to the structure, and a collar disposed between the bracket and the pipe for mitigating movement of the pipe within the bracket. A concentrically oriented second plastic pipe and third plastic pipe is disposed within the first plastic pipe proximate the second end for mitigating stress on the first plastic pipe proximate the pipe receiver, wherein a strike to the padding flexes the plastic pipe and the plastic pipe springs back. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121070 | ABDOMINAL MUSCLE EXERCISE MACHINE - A machine for exercising at least a user's abdominal muscles, the machine having a base having front and back ends, an arm lever mounted to the base, a user platform moved by a user and/or by the arm lever, the user platform slidably and pivotably mounted to the base, and a linkage mechanism operatively connecting the arm lever to the user platform so that when the arm lever is moved towards the user platform, the user platform is moved towards the arm lever and a front end of the user platform is moved upwards, pivoting the user platform into an angled configuration, and when the arm lever is moved away from the user platform, the user platform is moved away from the arm lever and the front end of the user platform is moved downwards, pivoting the user platform into a horizontal configuration. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121071 | Movable Pulley Systems, Methods and Devices for Exercise Machines - An exercise machine may comprise a frame and a weight stack. The weight stack may be positioned within a portion of the frame. The exercise machine may further comprise a weighted cable having a first end configured for selective attachment to weight plates of the weight stack, a guide track defining a path, and a movable pulley assembly slidably coupled to the guide track. A positioning mechanism may be coupled to the movable pulley assembly and configured to move and position the movable pulley assembly along the path defined by the guide track. Additionally, the weighted cable may be routed through the movable pulley assembly. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121072 | Hook Assemblies for Exercise Machines, Exercise Machines Including Such Hook Assemblies, and Related Methods - A hook assembly may comprise a base portion and at least one hook. The base portion may be rotatably coupled to a weighted cable of an exercise machine. The at least one hook may be coupled to the base portion, and the at least one hook may be sized and configured for selective attachment to a handle. The base portion may be sized and configured to facilitate rotation of the at least one hook relative to a frame of an exercise machine when the weighted cable is extended. Additionally, the base portion may be sized and configured to prevent rotation of the at least one hook relative to the frame of the exercise machine when the weighted cable is fully retracted. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121073 | WORKOUT SAFETY DEVICE - A portable safety device for use by fitness persons during a regimen involving the use of dumbbells. The device adapted to hold a dumbbell at the ready while the fitness person positions him or herself in the prone position on a weight bench to remove the dumbbell from the safety device in order to commence his or her fitness regimen, and wherein a cradle adapts to hold the dumbbell automatically moves to a dwell position away from the fitness person during his or her exercise. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121074 | EXERCISE BAR AND METHOD - The present invention provides an improved exercise bar and method for dynamically training muscles using multi-axial, multi-planar and multi-directional movements. The present improved exercise bar has a cylindrical, axially extending handle section, a first weighted end and a second weighted end, such that each weighted end has a greater mass than a section of the handle section of equal length. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121075 | Apparatus And Methods Of Using A Flexible Barbell For Enhancing The Benefits Of Weightlifting - A system, and method, for training athletes to increase power is provided in a flexible barbell for enhancing weight lifting exercises. The flexible barbell has an elongated shape comprising ends. At least one flexible bar may be included when an elongated shape with a center is used. Weights are attached to the shape near the ends. The shape bends relative to a tangent to the center in response to the center of the flexible barbell being moved. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121076 | Pilates Machine Tension Device Support System - A Pilates machine tension device support system for efficiently providing a tension force to a movable platform of an exercise machine. The Pilates machine tension device support system generally includes a frame, a platform movably positioned upon the frame and a tension assembly connected between the frame and the platform to provide selective tension upon the platform in a first direction. The tension assembly is comprised of a plurality of pulleys and a plurality of tension devices positioned upon the pulleys, wherein the tension devices are attached between a frame and the platform. The tension members are selectively engaged to the platform to increase or decrease the tension applied to the platform for varying levels of workouts. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121077 | APPARATUS FOR EXERCISE, BODY BUILDING AND REHABILIATION - An apparatus for exercise, body building and rehabilitation includes a main body to be grasped by a user or bound around a proper part of a user's body. A fixing member is secured with the main body for fixing one end of an elastic rope, loop-shaped and provided with a first and a second end portion in proper proportion. The first end portion is formed with an open hole extending downward and contracting gradually to form a longer open hole at the second end portion. The elastic rope has one end head first put in the larger open hole of the first end portion and then the elastic rope is moved downward to force its end head to be stuck in the narrower open hole of the second end portion of the fixing member not to slip off, facilitating a user to carry out exercise, body building or rehabilitation. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121078 | Exercise Machine Tension System - An exercise machine tension system for improving functionality and linear resistance of a Pilates machine. The exercise machine tension system generally includes an exercise machine including a carriage slidably positioned thereon. A plurality of tension units are connected between the exercise machine and the carriage for creating linear resistance as the carriage is drawn in a first direction and reverting the carriage back to its original position absent application of force. Each tension unit includes a housing, a reel rotatably positioned within the housing, a torsion spring secured to the reel, and a flexible member wound around the reel and extending out of the housing. The housing is secured to the exercise machine and the distal end of the flexible member is secured to the carriage. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121079 | Exercise System with Positioning Markings - An exercise system with positioning markings for aiding in identifying proper positioning of the body while performing a wide range of exercises. The exercise system with positioning markings generally includes a carriage slidably secured between a pair of rails. A first platform may be positioned at a first end of the exercise machine and a second platform may be positioned at a second end of the exercise machine. One or more handle assemblies may also be provided for use in various exercises. A longitudinal carriage marking extends between the first and second ends of the carriage and a plurality of cross carriage markings extend perpendicular to the longitudinal carriage marking to ease identification of different points and areas on the carriage during exercise. Platform markings and handle markings may also be included. Reference characters may also be positioned on or around the various markings to aid in identifying their locations. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121080 | ELEVATED RECLINING EXERCISE CHAIR - A resistance chair includes an elevated stationary seat with a front edge and a back edge. An arm is rotatably engaged with the back edge of the seat and is rotatable to a position below horizontal with respect to the elevated stationary seat. A back support is secured to the arm and supports the back of a user sitting on the elevated stationary seat. At least one resistance element is connected to the elevated stationary seat and urges the first arm to an upright start position and assists a user performing an abdominal crunch to return to an upright abdominal crunch position from a fully extended abdominal crunch position with the arm below horizontal with respect to the elevated stationary seat. The resistance element also resists against rotation of the arm away from the upright start position and resists against the user moving from the upright abdominal crunch position to the fully extended abdominal crunch position. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121081 | Therapeutic Exercise Device - A therapeutic exercise support system for patients helps stabilize a body area, such as a neck, lower back or knee, during exercise. The systems and methods include a first body formed of a compressible material, the body having a substantially rounded support surface, a base surface and a cavity formed therein, the cavity being accessible from a surface of the body. The open cavity allows the density of the first body to be raised to suit different needs. Additionally, at least one insertable second body formed of a compressible material and formed to fit within the cavity of the first body, as well as at least one elevating panel formed of a compressible material having a density and attachable to the base surface of the first body to thereby raise a height of the rounded support surface of the first body from a base structure, may be included. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121082 | PORTABLE MULTIPURPOSE FITNESS DEVICE - An exercise board with interchangeable center and lateral exercise accessories. The center modules include several different types of devices, each designed to be used for different exercises. The center modules can include a bounce ball, a base that makes the deck unstable, for core workout, and a flat unit that is flush with the deck. The side accessories can include handgrips, skateboard trucks, foot straps, or flat units. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121083 | PENDULUM RHYTHM GYM - An exercise apparatus is provided having a torso support suspended at either end by a frame, which allows the torso support to swing from side-to-side in a pendular motion. Arms extend from each end of the torso support and connect to swivels positioned on the frame, whereby the rotational movement of the torso support relative to at least one of the arms is restrained, so that the torso support will not flip over. The torso support swings relative to an axis created by the swivels, and the distance from the low point of the torso support to the axis may be selected to create a swing period of from 1.5 to 2.5 seconds. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121084 | Tool Magazine for Tools of a Machine Tool, Mechanical Arrangement having such a Tool Magazine and Method for Administering Tools on such a Mechanical Arrangement - A tool magazine for tools of a machine tool for processing workpieces includes a first magazine unit that is close to a processing station of the machine tool and a second magazine unit that is remote from the processing station of the machine tool. The second magazine unit includes a permanent tool carrier and a temporary tool carrier. The permanent tool carrier is permanently accessible to a tool handling device. The temporary tool carrier is temporarily accessible to the tool handling device. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121085 | RECEIVER-PUNCTURING DEVICE WITH TRANSLATING PUNCTURING DEVICES - Apparatus for selectively puncturing a moving receiver includes puncturing devices, each with two parallel puncturing wheels and a pressure wheel. A drive mechanism rotates the puncturing wheels or pressure wheel of two or more puncturing devices so that the rotating puncturing wheels engage the moving receiver to puncture the moving receiver parallel to its feed direction in the puncturing areas. A transport mechanism selectively moves the plurality of puncturing devices perpendicular to the feed direction of the receiver. A controller receives a job specification including two or more specified puncture locations and causes the transport mechanism to laterally position two or more of the plurality of puncturing devices to puncture the moving receiver in the specified puncture locations. A rotatable turret with various shaft segments can be arranged so that perforating devices can be moved on and off the shaft segments. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121086 | MEDIA TRANSPORT ASSEMBLY SHAFT - A shaft for a media transport assembly includes a first assembly provided at a first end of the shaft to datum the shaft, and a second assembly provided at a second end of the shaft to bias the shaft in a direction opposite the second end of the shaft such that the first assembly and the second assembly each provide point contact with a respective surface oriented substantially perpendicular to an axis of the shaft. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121087 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A CONICAL SLEEVE AND/OR A PAPER CUP - An apparatus for manufacturing a sleeve for a paper cup and/or a paper cup comprises a machine frame and at least two star wheels, which are rotatably connected with the machine frame and which can be rotated in synchronized cycles. A first star wheel comprises a number of conical mandrels, on each of which one sleeve made of a flat-lying blank can be formed. The star wheels are positioned in one plane and are arranged to a vertical wall of the machine frame with horizontal rotary axes. The star wheels can be connected to at least one drive, whereby the drive is arranged on the side of the machine frame wall facing away from the star wheels. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121088 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL-STRUCTURE FORMER - A device for producing a three-dimensional structure from a receiver includes a deposition unit that deposits toner on the receiver. That unit is controlled by a controller to produce a toner pattern on the receiver. A fusing device includes first and second rotatable members having respective, different compliances and a mount that selectively retains the members with respect to each other to form a fusing nip and permits adjustment of respective forces between the members at each end. A directing unit entrains the receiver around the second member so that the receiver passes through the fusing nip. A softening device softens the toner of the toner pattern so that as the second member rotates through successive revolutions, corresponding layer areas of the receiver are defined and the softened toner in each layer area adheres to the second surface of the receiver in an adjacent layer area. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121089 | Bag-In-Box Assembly Apparatus And Method Of Coupling A Bag And A Box To Form A Bag-In-Box Assembly - A bag-in-box assembly apparatus comprising a frame, an insertion assembly and assembly urging arms. The bag-in-box assembly apparatus is configured for use in association with a bag-in-box package having a box with an opening and a bag having a spout. A collar is coupled to the spout of the bag and the also interfaces with the opening of the box. The assembly apparatus is utilized to couple the collar to the bag, inserting the bag into the box and coupling the collar to the box. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121090 | Sensor-based gear device for sealing used feminine hygiene articles - A device for sealing a used feminine hygiene article is provided with a trash can; a sealing mechanism on top of the trash can and including a frame, a power supply, sensors disposed on the frame, a controller, a motor, two opposite rollers each including two gears on both ends respectively, the gears of one roller being meshed with the gears of an other roller, and a gear member meshed with one gear of one roller and operatively connected to the motor, and two rolls of thermoplastic rotatably supported by the frame and disposed above both the rollers wherein a gap is formed between the rollers, and open ends of the thermoplastics of the rolls of thermoplastic are pushed into the gap to engage each other; and a cover on top of the sealing mechanism and including a releasable ring member having a channel above the gap. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121091 | VARIABLE CUTOFF FOLDING DEVICE AND PRINTER COMPRISING VARIABLE CUTOFF FOLDING DEVICE - This variable cutoff folding device | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121092 | Z-FOLDING THREE-DIMENSIONAL-STRUCTURE FORMER - A device for producing a three-dimensional structure from a receiver includes a deposition unit that deposits toner on two surfaces of the receiver. That unit is controlled by a controller to produce a toner pattern on the first surface of the receiver. A softening device softens the toner. An automatic z-fold system makes a z-folded stack of separate portions of a length of the receiver, each portion being joined to at least one other portion in the z-folded stack by at least one of the z-folds. The z-fold system brings two separate portions of the same surface of the receiver into contact, at least one portion carrying softened toner. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121093 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FOLDING PRINTED SHEETS - An apparatus for folding of print sheets includes a compressed air device that comprises at least two segments with respectively at least one exit opening having a cross-sectional surface and directed toward a folding gap of two folding rollers. Each segment is connected to a compressed air source and a control unit, includes at least one control element and is embodied to be activated separately with compressed air. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121094 | CENTRIFUGE - Lowering of process quality of a sample is prevented even when a rotor is slowly decelerated taking a long time upon finishing a centrifugal process. A centrifuge having a steady operation mode of rotating a rotor at an inputted steady rotation speed and a deceleration stop mode of stopping the rotor by deceleration. When a remaining time of the steady operation mode is within a stop preparation time, a target controlled temperature of the rotor chamber is set from a first target controlled temperature to a second target controlled temperature that is higher than the first target controlled temperature. By setting the target controlled temperature of the rotor chamber high before switching to the deceleration stop mode, temperature of the rotor chamber is controlled to be close to a set temperature of the rotor and thus excessive cooling of a sample loaded to the rotor can be prevented. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121095 | Process for Preparing Catalysts and Catalysts Made Thereby - A process for preparing a catalyst comprising (A) selecting a catalyst support selected from the group consisting of gels of silica, silica alumina, alumina, aluminum phosphate, aluminaphospate, and combinations of two or more thereof; (B) mixing the catalyst support with one or more chromium containing compound, wherein the chromium containing compound is selected from the group consisting of chromium containing compounds which are oxidizable to a Cr | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121096 | MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR IMMOBILIZATION OF CATALYSTS ON SURFACES AND FOR SELECTIVE ELECTROLESS METALLIZATION - A method of rendering a substrate catalytic to electroless metal deposition comprising the steps of: (a) depositing a ligating chemical agent on the substrate, which is capable of both binding to the substrate and ligating to an electroless plating catalyst; and (b) ligating the electroless plating catalyst to the ligating chemical agent,
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| 20140121097 | CATALYSTS BY CONCURRENT CREATION OF SUPPORT AND METAL (3C-SAM) - A catalyst structure comprising dispersed metal catalyst on support, wherein the support but not the metal catalyst can be observed using x-ray diffraction, and wherein the metal catalyst can be chemically detected. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121098 | DEHYDROGENATION CATALYST AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A method for producing a dehydrogenation catalyst including an immersion step of impregnating an alumina layer of an alumina carrier with a platinum solution containing hexahydroxo platinate (IV) ions with an immersion method, wherein the alumina carrier has the alumina layer formed by anodic oxidation on at least a part of the surface of an aluminum support; and a calcination step of calcining the alumina carrier subjected to the immersion step to provide a dehydrogenation catalyst. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121099 | VINYL ALCOHOL POLYMER, AQUEOUS SOLUTION, COATING AGENT, INK JET RECORDING MATERIAL, THERMAL RECORDING MATERIAL AND BASE PAPER FOR RELEASE PAPER CONTAINING SAME - Provided is a vinyl alcohol polymer that provides a coating film having superior water resistance and binder performances, and has sufficient solubility in water and viscosity stability even in a neutral pH region. Further provided are an aqueous solution, a coating agent, an ink jet recording material, a thermal recording material and a base paper for a release paper that comprise the vinyl alcohol polymer, and a method for producing same, and the like. The vinyl alcohol polymer includes a monomer unit represented by the following formula (1), with the following inequality (I) being satisfied. Preferably, the following inequalities (II) and (III) are further satisfied according to the PVA: | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121100 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING PLANT GROWTH - Described herein are seed treatment compositions comprising one or more glutathiones for enhancing plant growth and methods thereof. Further described are seeds coated with the seed treatment compositions described herein. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121101 | TERNARY FUNGICIDAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A DITHIINO-TETRACARBOXAMIDE FUNGICIDE - The present invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a fungicide composition, which comprises (A) a dithiino-tetracarboximide of formula (I), (B) an inhibitor of the ergosterol biosynthesis, in particular an azole compound, and (C) an inhibitor of the respiratory chain at complex III, in particular a strobilurin compound. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for curatively or preventively controlling the phytopathogenic fungi of plants or crops, to the use of a combination according to the invention for the treatment of seed, to a method for protecting a seed and not at least to the treated seed. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121102 | PESTICIDAL MIXTURES INCLUDING ISOXAZOLINE DERIVATIVES - The present invention relates to pesticidal mixtures comprising a component A and a component B, wherein component A is a compound of formula (I) wherein A | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121103 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING FUNGICIDAL SUBSTITUTED DITHIINES AND FURTHER ACTIVES - The present invention relates to synergistic mixtures comprising at least one compound I and at least one active compound II as defined herein and to the use of these mixtures for combating phytopathogenic fungi, and to seeds coated with at least one such mixture. The invention also relates methods for combating harmful fungi using such mixtures. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121104 | HERBICIDE SAFENER COMPOSITIONS - Herbicide-safener compositions are described, comprising active ingredients from the group of the N-(1,2,5-oxadiazol-3-yl)benzamides and safeners. These herbicidal compositions are particularly suitable for use against harmful plants in crops of useful plants. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121105 | AGROCHEMICAL FORMULATION - A suspoemulsion formulation comprising:
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| 20140121106 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to compositions for protecting crop of useful plants from the harmful effects of certain pyridine derivative herbicides as well as methods for protecting crops of useful plants from the harmful effects of these herbicides and methods for combating weeds in crops of useful plants. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121107 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS FOR TOLERANT OR RESISTANT RICE CROPS - Herbicide combinations with an effective content of:
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| 20140121108 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING FLAZASULFURON AND AN INHIBITOR OF PROTOPORPHYRINOGEN OXIDASE - Many herbicidal compositions have been developed and are presently used. However, weeds to be controlled are various in types and their emergence extends over a long period. Accordingly, it is desired to develop a herbicidal composition which has a broad herbicidal spectrum, a high activity and a long-lasting effect. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121109 | SITU MIXING AND APPLICATION OF HYDROCOLLOID SYSTEMS FOR PRE- AND POST HARVEST USE ON AGRICULTURAL CROPS - In-situ methods of applying ethylene response manipulation formulations are disclosed. The formulations comprise at least one ethylene response manipulation agent which is at least partially encapsulated, a polyol liquid medium, or a hydrogel medium, or a combination of polyol and hydrogel medium. A preferred ethylene response manipulation agent is 1-methylcyclopropene. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121110 | CONTROL OF RIPENING AND SENESCENCE IN PRE-HARVEST AND POST-HARVEST PLANTS AND PLANT MATERIALS - Methods of controlling the maturation of plants and/or plant products (e.g. fruit, vegetable, ornamentals, etc.) by manipulating Alternative Oxidase (AOX) activity. An increase in activity hastens the maturation process while a decrease in activity slows or stops maturation. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121111 | AGRICULTURAL ADJUVANT COMPOSTIONS, PESTICIDE COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS FOR USING SUCH COMPOSITIONS - An adjuvant composition that contains, based on 100 parts by weight of the adjuvant composition (a) one or more betaine surfactant compounds, and (b) one or more surfactant compounds selected from, alkyl ether sulfates, sulfonates, sulfosuccinates, alkyl ether carboxylates, alkoxylated fatty acids, and alkoxylated alcohols is useful as a component of pesticide compositions. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121112 | TOBACCO AXILLARY BUD INHIBITOR AND TOBACCO AXILLARY BUD-INHIBITING METHOD - The present invention relates to an inhibitor for tobacco axillary bud growth, the inhibitor comprising one or more cell division inhibitors selected from the group consisting of pyridine-based compounds and benzamide-based compounds. This inhibitor for tobacco axillary bud growth has excellent sustainability of effect at low concentration, does not cause chemical damage and disease, and can ensure an improvement in labor productivity. An aliphatic alcohol having 6 to 20 carbon atoms is furthermore combined with the cell division inhibitors selected from pyridine-based compounds and benzamide-based compounds to thereby synergistically enhance the effect of inhibiting the emergence and growth of tobacco axillary buds. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121113 | METHOD FOR PROMOTING PLANT GROWTH - Disclosed is a method for promoting the growth of a plant, comprising treating the plant with an effective amount of a compound represented by the following formula (1): wherein any one of R | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121114 | SELF-SHIELD OPEN MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SUPERCONDUCTING MAGNET - A self-shield open magnetic resonance imaging superconducting magnet comprises five pairs of coils: shim coils, first main magnetic coils, second main magnetic coils, third main magnetic coils, and shielding coils. The five pairs of coils are symmetric about the center. The shim coils are arranged closest to the center point; the first main magnetic coils, the second main magnetic coils, the third main magnetic coils, and the shielding coils are arranged in sequence outside. The first main magnetic coils are connected with reverse current. The second and third main magnetic coils are connected with positive current for providing the main magnetic field strength. The shim coils are connected with positive current for compensating the magnetic field in the central region. The shielding coils are connected with reverse current for creating a magnetic field opposite to the main magnetic field for compensating the stray magnetic field in the space. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121115 | CUSTOM-MADE MEGANUCLEASE AND USE THEREOF - New rare-cutting endonucleases, also called custom-made meganucleases, which recognize and cleave a specific nucleotide sequence, derived polynucleotide sequences, recombinant vector cell, animal, or plant comprising said polynucleotide sequences, process for producing said rare-cutting endonucleases and any use thereof, more particularly, for genetic engineering, antiviral therapy and gene therapy. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121116 | System and Methods for Detecting Genetic Variation - The invention provides methods, apparatuses, and compositions for high-throughput amplification sequencing of specific target sequences in one or more samples. In some aspects, barcode-tagged polynucleotides are sequenced simultaneously and sample sources are identified on the basis of barcode sequences. In some aspects, sequencing data are used to determine one or more genotypes at one or more loci comprising a causal genetic variant. In some aspects, systems and methods of detecting genetic variation are provided. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121117 | SAMPLE ANALYSIS BY MASS CYTOMETRY - In a mass cytometer system, a tissue sample labeled with multiple metal tags is supported on an encoded substrate for distribution profile mapping by laser ablation. Groups of elemental ions from each plume generated by each laser pulse are detected by the mass cytometer and the data is mapped according to the encoded substrate. This configuration allows for the production of a 3-dimentional distribution profile of the multiple metal tags in the tissue sample. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121118 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND COMPOSITIONS REGARDING MULTIPLEX CONSTRUCTION PROTEIN AMINO-ACID SUBSTITUTIONS AND IDENTIFICATION OF SEQUENCE-ACTIVITY RELATIONSHIPS, TO PROVIDE GENE REPLACEMENT SUCH AS WITH TAGGED MUTANT GENES, SUCH AS VIA EFFICIENT HOMOLOGOUS RECOMBINATION - A method is provided to construct libraries of nucleic acids that comprise a plurality of mutations, each of which may be identified with particularity, such as following a selection or screening. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121119 | Substance Identification Methods Using Pooling - A substance identification method includes combining substances into four or more intermediate subpools in wells of a subpool plate and repooling the intermediate subpools into a number of final screening pools based on a repooling design providing the subpooled substances in at least three different final screening pools. The repooling design determines coordinates locating well positions for the substances. Another substance identification method includes using a two-dimensional array of wells arranged in rows and a number of columns that is at least 1.5 times the rows. Substances in the wells are combined into a number of screening pools. Individual screening pools include substances from wells having a row identifier in common with one other well. A pooling design provides the pooled substances in two different screening pools. The pooling design determines coordinates locating well positions for the substances. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121120 | Drug Discovery Methods - Methods for identifying disease-related pathways that can used to identify drug discovery targets, to identify new uses for known drugs, to identify markers for drug response, and related purposes. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121121 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING INDIVIDUALIZED MEDICAL INTERVENTION FOR A DISEASE STATE - A system and method for determining individualized medical intervention for a particular disease state, and especially for cancers, that includes the molecular profiling of a biological sample from the patient, determining whether any molecular findings including one or more genes, one or more gene expressed proteins, one or more molecular mechanisms, and/or combinations of such exhibit a change in expression compared to a reference, and identifying a non-specific disease therapy or agent capable of interacting with the genes, gene expressed proteins, molecular mechanisms, or combinations of such molecular findings that exhibited a change in expression. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121122 | Method for Detecting Transcription Factor-Protein Interactions - A method is provided for identifying complexes between a transcription factor and another protein, the method comprising: isolating from a biological sample transcription factor complexes based on whether the transcription factor complexes comprise a particular type of transcription factor; and identifying which of a plurality of different proteins are present in the isolated transcription factor complexes. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121123 | METHODS FOR DIVERSIFYING ANTIBODIES, ANTIBODIES DERIVED THEREFROM AND USES THEREOF - The invention provides methods of introducing diversity into antibody molecules comprising introducing or substituting at least one amino acid sequence in the CDR of the target antibody together with at least one amino acid in the FW region spanning the 3 amino acid adjoining the CRD on each side. The resulting diverse antibodies with variant CDRs and FW region sequences comprising diverse amino acid sequences are also described. These polypeptides regions, herein referred to as 3+CDR3+, that form the gist of the invention contribution described herein provide a flexible and simple source of sequence diversity that can be used as a source for expressing and identifying diverse antibodies or antigen binding polypeptides. Libraries comprising a plurality of these polypeptides are also provided. In addition, methods of and compositions for generating and using these polypeptides and libraries are provided. A method of producing diverse antibodies comprising amino acid substitutions in one of the CDR region and the FW region comprising 3 contiguous FW sequence amino acids adjacent to each CDR on either side is described herein. The substitutions are relative to database or germline sequences. Not all substitution are preserved in conservative regions. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121124 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF INHIBITORS OF RETROVIRAL INFECTION - Methods of identifying inhibitors of retroviral propagation, tRNA used in the methods, and kits, including the tRNA, which can be used in the methods, are disclosed. Methods of treating or preventing retroviral infections by administering an effective amount of the inhibitors, and pharmaceutical compositions including the inhibitors, are also disclosed. The methods involve forming a mixture comprising a linear sequence of a tRNA anticodon stem loop fragment that is not capable of forming a stem-loop, a target nucleic acid molecule capable of binding to the tRNA anticodon stem loop fragment, and a test compound. The mixture is incubated under conditions that allow binding of the tRNA anticodon stem loop fragment and the target nucleic acid molecule in the absence of the test compound. Assays can then be performed that detect whether or not the test compound inhibits the binding of the tRNA anticodon stem loop fragment and the target nucleic acid molecule. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121125 | PEPTIDES, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR THE DETECTION OF EHRLICHIA ANTIBODIES - The invention provides peptide compositions and mixtures useful for the detection of antibodies that bind to | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121126 | METHODS OF DETECTING AXL AND GAS6 IN CANCER PATIENTS - Described herein, inter alia, are compositions and methods for detecting levels of AXL and GAS6. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121127 | Methods and Compositions for Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer - Methods and compositions are provided for diagnosing ovarian cancer in a mammalian subject, preferably in a serum or plasma sample of a human subject. The methods and compositions enable the detection or measurement in the sample or from a protein level profile generated from the sample, the protein level of one or more specified biomarkers. Comparing the protein level(s) of the biomarker(s) in the subject's sample or from protein abundance profile of multiple biomarkers, with the level of the same biomarker(s) or profile in a reference standard, permits the determination of a diagnosis of ovarian cancer, or the identification of a risk of developing ovarian cancer, or enables the monitoring of the status of progression or remission of ovarian cancer in the subject followed during a therapeutic protocol. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121128 | METHOD FOR THE PROGNOSIS OF BREAST CANCER BASED ON THE EXPRESSION OF THE GENE PIN1 IN COMBINATION WITH MUTATIONS IN THE GENE TP53 - It is described the influence of the presence of mutations in the TP53 gene in association with high levels of the enzyme prolyl isomerase Pin1 and a molecular signature of 10 genes expression correlated with the expression of Pin1 and p53 for the prognosis of breast tumors. The association between overexpression of Pin1 and the presence of protein p53 mutants induces transcriptional programs which promote tumor aggressiveness and in a cohort of patients the overexpression of Pin1 has proved to influence the prognostic value of the presence of mutations in the gene TP53. The assessment of the expression of Pin1 in the presence of mutations of the gene TP53, together with the detection of the expression of the genes forming the molecular signature can therefore be used for the prognosis of breast cancer. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121129 | Alkylamino BODIPY Dyes As Selective Fluorescent Probes For Proteins And Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells - The present invention discloses a series of alkylamino BODIPY dyes, methods for preparing a library of alkyl-amino BODIPY dyes via solid-phase synthesis, and the use of the alkyl-amino BODIPY dyes as fluorescent sensors for protein detection, cell imaging and cytometry applications, and staining of certain cell line. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121130 | METHOD OF DETERMINING THE PROGNOSIS OF HEPATOCELLULAR CARCINOMAS USING A MULTIGENE SIGNATURE ASSOCIATED WITH METASTASIS - Expression of MYC alone, in a conditional transgenic mouse model of Twist1- and MYC-induced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), resulted in tumors that failed to metastasize, whereas Twist1 co-expression with MYC resulted in tumors associated with extra-hepatic metastases to the lymph nodes, spleen, peritoneum, and lungs. Twist1 also caused a marked increase in circulating tumor cells. Combined inactivation of Twist1 and MYC resulted in sustained regression of both primary and metastatic tumors as shown by gross and microscopic pathology, X-ray computed tomography and bioluminescence imaging, as well as the suppression of circulating tumor cells. Through genomic analysis a 20-gene signature comprising 17 up-regulated genes and 3 down-regulated genes has been identified that is highly predictive of metastasis and overall survival in human patients with HCC. Another aspect of the disclosure methods of determining the metastatic status of an hepatocellular carcinoma of a patient, comprising obtaining a first differential gene expression profile from a carcinoma sample from a subject having an hepatocellular carcinoma and creating a report summarizing the normalized data obtained by the first gene expression analysis and including a determination of the metastatic status of the hepatic carcinoma. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121131 | METHOD OF PROTEIN DISPLAY - The present invention relates to methods for screening a polypeptide for desired activity against a target molecule. In particular, the present invention relates to methods for screening a polypeptide for desired activity against a target molecule by expressing the polypeptide in a Gram-negative bacterial cell and permeabilising the cell. The invention also relates to methods of packaging gene libraries in a bacterial cell. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121132 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HIGH RESOLUTION BIOMOLECULAR IMAGING AND ANALYSIS - The present invention relates to a system for producing a nucleic acid molecule imaging array for use in high resolution imaging of individual nucleic acid molecules. The system includes a micro/nanostructured capture array having a hydrophobic surface having topographical features effective to assist in capillary-based trapping and elongation of individual nucleic acid molecules. The system also includes a transfer platform having a support and a hydrophobic substrate layered on the support. The transfer platform is effective to receive and capture, through solvent mediation, the trapped and elongated individual nucleic acid molecules from the micro/nanostructured capture array. The present invention also relates to a nucleic acid molecule imaging array, a transfer platform for use in preparing a nucleic acid molecule array, and a kit for producing a nucleic acid molecule imaging array for use in high resolution imaging of individual nucleic acid molecules. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121133 | SERUM/PLASMA MicroRNAs AND USES THEREOF - This invention provides a combination of microRNAs for evaluating the physiological and/or pathological condition of a subject, wherein the combination comprises all detectable microRNAs stably existing in the serum/plasma of a subject; and a method for evaluating the physiological and/or pathological condition of a subject, wherein the method includes determining all detectable microRNAs stably existing in the serum/plasma of a subject; and a kit for evaluating the physiological and/or pathological condition of a subject, wherein the kit contains the tools for determining all detectable microRNAs that stably existing in the serum/plasma of a subject; and a biochip for evaluating the physiological and/or pathological condition of a subject, wherein the biochip contains the components for determining all detectable microRNAs stably existing in the serum/plasma of a subject. The aforementioned combination, method, kit and biochip can be used for diagnosis as well as differentially diagnosis of diseases including various tumors; various acute/chronic infectious diseases, e.g. viral diseases such as viral influenza, viral hepatitis, AIDS, SARS, bacterial diseases such as tuberculosis, bacterial pneumonia, and other acute/chronic infectious diseases caused by various pathogenic microorganisms; other acute/chronic diseases such as diseases of respiratory system, diseases of immune system, diseases of blood and hematopoietic system, diseases of circulatory system such as cardio-cerebrovascular diseases, metabolic diseases of endocrine system, diseases of digestive system, diseases of nervous system, diseases of urinary system, diseases of reproductive system and diseases of locomotor system, prediction of complications occurrence and malignant diseases relapse, evaluation of therapeutic effects, screening of pharmaceutical active ingredients, assessment of drug efficacy as well as forensic authentication and prohibited drug inspection and the like, possessing a number of advantages such as extensive detection spectrum, high sensitivity, low cost, convenience for sampling, ease for sample preservation, etc. The said method can be widely used in work related to general survey of diseases and so on, improve the low-specificity and low-sensitivity caused by individual differences which single markers are difficult to overcome, significantly increasing the clinical detection rate of diseases, all of which make it become an effective means for diagnosing diseases in an early phase. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121134 | Drilling Fluid Compositions and Methods for Use Thereof in Subterranean Formations - A method comprising drilling a wellbore into a subterranean formation; providing a drilling fluid comprising an aqueous base fluid and a property control package, the property control package comprising: a stabilizing agent; a filtration control agent; and a suspension enhancer; introducing the drilling fluid into the wellbore in the subterranean formation; and continuously circulating the drilling fluid during the drilling of the wellbore. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121135 | Wellbore Servicing Compositions and Methods of Making and Using Same - A method of servicing a wellbore in a subterranean formation comprising preparing an invert emulsion comprising an aqueous fluid, an oleaginous fluid, and an emulsifier composition (EC), wherein the emulsifier composition comprises an emulsifier, a diluent, and a thinner, wherein the thinner comprises an alcohol, a fatty acid amide, or combinations thereof; and placing the invert emulsion in the wellbore. A method of servicing a wellbore in a subterranean formation comprising flowing a wellbore serving fluid comprising an emulsifier composition (EC) through a portion of a subterranean formation, wherein the EC comprises an emulsifier, a diluent and a thinner and wherein the thinner comprises 2-methyl-1-propanol, 2-methyl-2-butanol, a fatty acid amide, or combinations thereof; contacting the EC with oil in situ within the formation to form an emulsion; and reducing the water-oil interfacial tension and altering the wettability to provide enhanced oil recovery from the formation. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121136 | METHODS OF ACTIVATING ENZYME BREAKERS - A method of treating a subterranean formation, the method including placing a well treatment fluid comprised of at least an enzyme and a breaker additive in the subterranean formation. Initially, the pH of the well treatment fluid is about 11.5. The breaker additive reduces the pH of the well treatment fluid by at least 1.5 to increase the activity of enzyme and accelerate hydrolysis of a crosslinkable component. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121137 | BIODEGRADABLE NON-REACTIVE OIL-WELL STIMULATION FLUID AND METHOD OF USE - Formulation for a natural product as a replacement for the use of traditional acidic chemical stimulation methods for the emulsification, removal and release of paraffin and asphaltenes from low producing or pumped off wells and reservoirs with the use of traditional methodologies. Also a method of use of formulation for stimulating an oil well consisting of introducing into the wellbore a biodegradable, non-reactive fluid system containing a water-miscible fatty acid solvent, a solution of fatty acids, an amino alcohol, and at least one non-ionic surfactant. The fluid system may be further in the form of a nanoemulsion that is formed by combining a colloidal solution with one or more emulsifiers, an alcohol, and water. The fluid system may be used in well remediation and stimulation as well as additional, alternative applications such as the cleaning of surface and/or downhole equipment. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121138 | PROCESS FOR REMOVAL OF ZINC, IRON AND NICKEL FROM SPENT COMPLETION BRINES AND PRODUCED WATER - Zinc, nickel and iron can be recovered from spent brines and produced water using a method that includes admixing an aqueous fluid with hydrazine to form a hydrazine complex and then filtering or otherwise removing the hydrazine complex from the aqueous fluid. Once treated, the aqueous fluid can then be recycled or at be the subject to an easier disposal. The isolated metal hydrazine complex may be recycled or discarded. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121139 | Calcium Hydroxyapatite Based Sulfonate Grease Compositions and Method of Manufacture - An overbased calcium sulfonate grease composition comprising a reduced amount of overbased calcium sulfonate, calcium hydroxyapatite, base oil, one or more converting agents, and one or more complexing acids if a complex grease is desired. The calcium sulfonate grease composition improves thickener yield and expected high temperature utility as demonstrated by dropping point. A method of making the composition comprising the steps of mixing the calcium sulfonate and base oil, adding the calcium carbonate either before or after conversion, adding one or more converting agents, and adding one or more complexing acids. All or a portion of one or more of the complexing acids may be added with or prior to the one or more converting agents. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121140 | FRICTION MODIFIERS AND A METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A method of preparing a lubricating oil additive composition comprising reacting (A) a nitrogen-containing reactant derived from reacting a first reaction product with a triglyceride, wherein the first reaction product is derived by reacting an alkanolamine and a base, wherein the nitrogen-containing reactant comprises three equivalents of a nitrogen-containing compound and one equivalent of glycerol, and wherein the nitrogen-containing reactant contains less than 10 mass percent of glycerol alkyl ester; (B) a source of boron; and (C) glycerol. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121141 | FRICTION MODIFIERS AND A METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A lubricating oil additive composition comprising the reaction product of a (a) nitrogen-containing reactant, wherein the nitrogen-containing reactant comprises an alkyl alkanolamide, an alkyl alkoxylated alkanolamide, an alkyl alkanolamine, an alkyl alkoxylated alkanolamine or mixtures thereof, and wherein the nitrogen-containing reactant contains less than 10 mass percent of glycerol alkyl ester; (b) a source of boron; and (c) a hydrocarbyl polyol, having at least three hydroxyl groups. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121142 | FRICTION MODIFIERS AND A METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A lubricating oil additive composition comprising the reaction product of an (a) an alkylated aromatic ether alcohol, (b) a source of boron, and (c) a hydrocarbyl polyol, having at least two hydroxyl groups. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121143 | LOW VISCOSITY LUBRICATING OIL BASE STOCKS AND PROCESSES FOR PREPARING SAME - A composition that includes one or more compounds represented by the formula | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121144 | BEARING GREASE - A bearing grease contains a base oil and a thickener. The base oil is a base oil mixture containing a polyalphaolefin and an ester. The bearing grease is used in an atmosphere of a fluorine compound refrigerant containing no hydrogen. A bearing using the bearing grease does not cause elution of grease for a long time. Further, since there is no need for a collecting system unlike lubricating oil, the arrangement around the bearing can be made compact. Thus, the bearing can be easily applied in a form of an energy recovery equipment to a vehicle or various industrial machineries. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121145 | TREATMENT OF SHAPED BODIES COMPRISING COPPER WITH A MIXTURE COMPRISING CHLORINE-FREE ACIDS AND OXIDIZING AGENT - A process for treatment of shaped bodies comprising copper, wherein an aqueous mixture (M) comprising (a.) chlorine-free acids without carboxyl groups, (b.) oxidizing agents, (c.) aqueous solvent and optionally additional additives is contacted with the shaped body. Another characteristic feature of the process is that the aqueous mixture (M) after the etching or pickling additionally comprises (e.) dissolved copper and is separated from the solid. Also encompassed is a process for workup of the aqueous mixture (M) which has been separated and additionally comprises dissolved copper by electrolysis. Further provided are mixtures (MI) comprising (a.) from 10 to 40% by weight of methanesulfonic acid, (b.) from 10 to 20% by weight of hydrogen peroxide and (c.) from 40 to 80% by weight of water, and the use thereof for etching or pickling of shaped bodies comprising copper. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121146 | USE OF A STARCH BASE COPOLYMER IN CONJUNCTION WITH A MALEIC POLYMER AND A HYDROXYPOLYCARBOXYLIC ACID TO CONTROL HARDNESS UNDER ALKALINE CONDITIONS - The present invention includes methods and compositions control hard water in an alkaline environment. According to the invention, a unique combination of polymers has been developed which helps to completely control and eliminate hard water. The composition includes a maleic polymer, a hydroxypolycarboxylic acid, and a starch based polymer in a unique synergistic combination that can be used alone, or in combination with standard alkaline detergents in any cleaning regime (laundry, warewash, etc.) where hard water conditions exist. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121147 | CLEANING AND DISINFECTING LIQUID HAND DISHWASHING DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to a liquid cleaning and disinfecting hand dishwashing detergent composition comprising at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic, nonionic, cationic, zwitterionic, amphoteric surfactants, and mixtures thereof, at least one organic solvent and/or at least one hydrotrope, and a single antibacterial active and/or at least one sequestering agent. The cleaning and disinfecting hand dishwashing detergent composition eliminates 99.999% of | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121148 | Restoration and preservation formulation for polymeric products - A composition for restoration and treatment of polymeric materials and related methods of manufacture are provided; and the composition comprises: at least one solvent and at least one UV protectant, wherein the solvent is designed to soften a surface of the polymeric material and the UV protectant is designed to bond to the polymeric material to restore color and appearance of the polymeric material. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121149 | COMPOSITIONS - The present application relates to compositions comprising anti-foams and methods of making and using such compositions. Such compositions encompass consumer products, cleaning and/or treatment compositions, fabric care composition and liquid laundry detergents that provide the desired suds profile via the addition of an antifoamer, yet are stable. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121150 | DETERGENT COMPOSITION COMPRISING ALKALI METAL HYDROXIDE AND METHODS OF MODIFYING A SURFACE - An alkaline detergent is described which includes the use of polycarboxylic acid copolymers or salts thereof in combination with alkali metal hydroxide. The detergent composition reduces spotting and filming and prevents hard water scale accumulation between 145-180 degrees Fahrenheit and with a pH of 10.5 to about 13. | 2014-05-01 |
| 20140121151 | FAST DRYING AND FAST DRAINING RINSE AID - The present invention is directed to rinse aid compositions and methods for making and using the rinse aid compositions. The compositions of the invention include a sheeting agent, a defoaming agent, and an association disruption agent. The rinse aid compositions of the present invention result in a faster draining/drying time on most substrates compared to conventional rinse aids. The rinse aid compositions of the present invention are especially suitable for use on plastic substrates. | 2014-05-01 |
