| 18th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 49 |
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| 20120107416 | FUNGICIDAL COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING HYDRAZONE DERIVATIVES AND COPPER - The present invention relates to the use of hydrazone compounds and copper for controlling the growth of fungi. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107417 | Effective Antitumor Treatments - ET-743 is used in the preparation of a medicament for an effective treatment of a tumour by combination therapy employing ET-743 with another drug. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107418 | Method and composition for in-situ generation of chlorous acid - This invention relates to methods and compositions for producing an antimicrobial solution with a high weight percent (wt %) conversion of chlorite anion to chlorous acid and/or derivatives of chlorous acid with substantially reduced chlorite residual. Furthermore, the invention presents methods for use of the antimicrobial solution thereby substantially improving the utility and cost effectiveness of chlorous acid solutions. Furthermore, the invention further demonstrates a method for use of a novel antimicrobial solution comprising a brominated derivative of chlorous acid that has substantially reduced volatility and provides at least two different modes of oxidation. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107419 | ORAL RINSE FORMULATION AND METHOD OF USE - A formulation and method of use for neutralizing the acidity in the mouth of a patient. The method comprises taking into the mouth an aqueous solution comprising a water soluble inorganic salt consisting of sodium and/or potassium chloride, a sodium phosphate buffer consisting of sodium monophosphate and/or sodium diphosphate and glycerin in a pH-balanced solution, maintaining the aqueous solution in the mouth for a period of time sufficient to reduce the acidity in the mouth, and thereafter spitting out the aqueous solution. The amount of sodium/potassium chloride present in the aqueous solution may be from about 0.45% to about 2.0% by weight per unit volume. The amount of sodium monophosphate in the aqueous solution may be from about 0.005% to about 0.02% by weight per unit volume, for example. The amount of sodium diphosphate in the aqueous solution may be from about 0.005% to about 0.02% by weight per unit volume. The amount of glycerin in the aqueous solution may be about 0.0005% to about 0.002% by weight per unit volume. The pH of the aqueous solution may be from 6.5 to 7.5. The period of time to maintain the aqueous solution in the mouth may be from about 30 seconds to two minutes. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107420 | METHODS OF PROGNOSIS IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE - The present invention relates to methods of prognosing the survival of a diseased subject, particularly a subject with chronic kidney disease (CKD), as well as selecting an end-stage renal disease subject for a kidney transplant. The methods involve detecting an elevated amount of macrophage inhibitory cytokine-1 (MIC-1) in a test body sample from the diseased subject. A method of preventing or reducing the risk of death in a CKD subject which involves removing or inactivating MIC-1 present in the blood, plasma or serum of the subject, is also disclosed. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107421 | ESTROGEN RECEPTOR ALLELES THAT ARE PREDICTIVE OF INCREASED SUSCEPTIBILITY TO BONE FRACTURE - In one aspect, the present invention provides methods of determining susceptibility to bone fracture in a mammalian subject, wherein the methods comprise analyzing nucleic acid molecules obtained from the mammalian subject to determine which of the P, p X, and x alleles of the estrogen receptor α gene are present, wherein the presence of a haplotype comprising the p and x alleles is indicative of an increased susceptibility to bone fracture. The present invention also provides kits for determining susceptibility to bone fracture in a mammalian subject. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107422 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING AND TREATING FIRE BLIGHT - The disclosure relates to compositions for treating and/or preventing fire blight in plants or parts thereof, to their methods of production, to concentrates for producing said compositions and to uses and methods based on said compositions. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107423 | Methods of Using Inhaled Nitric Oxide Gas for Treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome - The present invention provides a treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) using short term dosing of nitric oxide. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107424 | ANTI DENGUE ACTIVITY OF CISSAMPELOS PAREIRA EXTRACTS - The present invention relates to the anti dengue activity of the | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107425 | USE OF RHODIOLA CRENULATA EXTRACT VIA THE TOPICAL ROUTE - The invention relates to the use of a | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107426 | GHRELIN PRODUCTION PROMOTER - The objectives are to find a substance or a composition capable of promoting the production of ghrelin with physiological activities such as growth hormone secretion effect, and to provide a pharmaceutical comprising it as the active ingredient. The pharmaceutical is a ghrelin production promoter comprising Rikkunshi-to as the active ingredient. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107427 | COMPOSITION FOR PROMOTING ADIPOCYTE DIFFERENTIATION CONTAINING AN EXTRACT OF REHMANNIA GLUTINOSA, LICORICE, COICIS SEMEN, HORDEI FRUCTUS, CHAENOMELIS FRUCTUS, ACANTHOPANACIS CORTEX OR PUERARIAE RADIX - Disclosed is a composition containing an active ingredient comprising one or more extracts selected from the group consisting of | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107428 | REPELLENTS FOR PESTIFEROUS SOCIAL WASPS - Provided herein are essential oils and synthetic compounds, and combinations thereof, as repellent compositions for repelling insects, such as vespid social wasps (Vespidae), including yellowjackets, paper wasps, and hornets. Controlled release devices comprising these repellent compositions are also provided. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107429 | Composition For The Prevention And Treatment Of Influenza Virus Infection And Composition For Suppressing Neuraminidase Activity Comprising Turmeric Extract - Disclosed is a composition comprising a turmeric extract for preventing and treating influenza virus infection and for inhibiting neuraminidase activity. A turmeric extract, its fraction, and a curcuminoid-based compound separated therefrom may inhibit neuraminidase activity and have antiviral and cell degeneration inhibitory effects on influenza virus, and may be useful in preventing and treating influenza virus infection. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107430 | PRE-PROCEDURE MEAL REGIMEN - A colon prep method and kit for facilitating a method for evacuating a colon prior to a medical procedure, wherein the method minimizes potential patient discomfort. Three selected meals and a plurality of selected snacks are ingested on a day prior to the medical procedure. The meals include solid food items taken with or incorporating a stimulant laxative, such as senna, incorporated therein. A liquid having a PEG laxative, such as PEG- | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107431 | COSMETIC COMPOSITION CONTAINING A RUBUS COREANUS EXTRACT FOR DIMINISHING SKIN WRINKLES - The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition containing a | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107432 | COMPOSITION OF EXTRACT OF EMBLICA OFFICINALIS AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME - The present disclosure relates to a composition of an extract of fruits of | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107433 | SINTERED MAGNET PRODUCING APPARATUS - A sintered magnet producing apparatus is provided having a device for fixing a filling container and a lid for the container in the process of orienting alloy powder in the filling container by means of a magnetic field. The sintered magnet producing apparatus includes a filling system for supplying an alloy powder into a filling container and then compacting the alloy powder, a sintering device for sintering the alloy powder, an orienting device having a coil for generating a magnetic field for orienting the alloy powder in the filling and sintering container before the filling process and after the compacting process, and a fixing device for covering the filling container with a lid, and simultaneously, fixing the filling container only during the orienting process. The filling container is prevented from moving due to the magnetic field applied in the orienting process and, simultaneously, the scattering of the alloy powder is prevented. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107434 | FORMING DIE ASSEMBLY FOR MICROCOMPONENTS - A forming die assembly for microcomponents includes a forming die and a punch. The forming die is formed with a cavity, a punch hole connected to the cavity, and a supply path for supplying a raw material with a metal powder and a binder having plasticity. The supply path is connected to the cavity so as to have a gate therebetween and is used for supplying the raw material into the cavity. The punch is slidably inserted into the punch hole, and it opens and closes the gate by reciprocatory sliding. The punch closes the gate and compresses the raw material in the cavity into a green compact by sliding in the direction of the cavity. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107435 | RE-USABLE RETAINERS FOR CO-BONDING UNCURED STRINGERS - A re-usable retainer designed to be used in the curing process of co-bonding uncured stringers. The re-usable retainer is made of metal so it is not necessary to manufacture one retainer for each manufactured stringer. The metallic retainer is placed in direct contact with the uncured resin so the cured stringer has a very good surface quality. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107436 | SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE MOLDING SYSTEM AND MOLDING METHOD THEREOF - A semiconductor package molding system includes a press unit, a loading apparatus for loading the first member and the first resin member on the first press apparatus and the second member and the second resin member on the second press apparatus, an unloading apparatus which is adapted to unload a molded first mold from the first press apparatus and a molded second mold from the second press apparatus, and a control unit which is adapted to apply a control signal to the press unit, the loading apparatus, and the unloading apparatus. The press unit includes at least one first press apparatus which is adapted to press a first resin member against a first member to mold a first mold, and at least one second press apparatus which is adapted to press a second resin member against a second member to mold a second mold. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107437 | POSITIONING CONTROL EJECTION MECHANISM AND TURNTABLE DEVICE USING SAME - A positioning control ejection mechanism includes an ejection motor, an ejection rod, a position confirm switch, and an upper limit switch. The ejection rod is slidably driven with the ejection motor. The position confirm switch is assembled to the ejection motor and is positioned along an ejection direction of the ejection rod. The position confirm switch is configured for sensing when the ejection rod is aligned with a pre-ejection product. The upper limit switch is assembled to the ejection motor and is positioned along an ejection direction of the ejection rod away from the ejection motor end, preventing the ejection rod from being over ejected. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107438 | Device For Processing Powder For A Device For Manufacturing A Three-Dimensional Object And Device For Manufacturing A Three-Dimensional Object | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107439 | IN SITU FORMING HEMOSTATIC FOAM IMPLANTS - Systems and methods related to polymer foams are generally described. Some embodiments relate to compositions and methods for the preparation of polymer foams, and methods for using the polymer foams. The polymer foams can be applied to a body cavity and placed in contact with, for example, tissue, injured tissue, internal organs, etc. In some embodiments, the polymer foams can be formed within a body cavity (i.e., in situ foam formation). In addition, the foamed polymers may be capable of exerting a pressure on an internal surface of a body cavity and preventing or limiting movement of a bodily fluid (e.g., blood, etc.). | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107440 | MOLD WITH SLIDERS - Disclosed is a mold with sliders employed for molding a plastic product having a first lateral bulge and a second lateral bulge in different directions. The mold comprises a fixed half, an angle pin, a moving half, a main slider and a tilted slider. The angle pin comprises an angle pin body with two opposite forcing surfaces. The main slider comprises a tilted slide track corresponding to the second lateral bulge. A pin slot is formed on the main slider. Two weighted surfaces are formed on the main slider at the opposite two sides of the pin slot. The angle pin body can slidably dip into the pin slot and the driving guide slot. By acting on the tilted slider and then on the main slider with the angle pin body, the mold can respectively complete the procedure of pulling out laterally bulges aslant and horizontally. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107441 | MOLD HAVING PUSH-OUT STRUCTURE - Disclosed is a mold, comprising a fixed half, a moving half, a push-out structure and a return protection system. The moving half has a pressing part. The push-out structure is installed on the fixed half. The push-out structure comprises a push-out element and a push-out plate. The return protection system comprises a return pin and an elastic element, installed between the return pin and the push-out element. The pressing part can press against the return pin. With the elastic element, the return pin can drive the push-out structure. It can prevent the moving half to interfere the push-out element and to impact the fixed half. Accordingly, the lifetimes of the push-out structure and the parting planes of the mold can be extended to reduce the maintenance cost. Noise caused by closing mold with high speed can be prevented to raise the stability and the productivity of manufacture. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107442 | CUSTOMIZABLE MOLD SYSTEM - A customizable mold system for creating a custom mold by selecting from a plurality of pre-engineered mold bases and plates. Where the plurality of pre-engineered mold bases and plates provide various options for the custom mold including: a number of cavities; a size of the cavities; a type of coring method; and a type of gating method, for a selected global standard (US, DIN, JIS). | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107443 | Method of Shortening the Time to Compression Mold a Roofing Shingle or Tile and Apparatus for Facilitating Same - A method of shortening cycle time required to compression mold shingle or tile is provided, wherein carrier plates are comprised of a surface material and a base, and receive a thermoplastic material, thereon. The roofing material is applied to the carrier plate and the carrier plate is subjected to induction heating, by which its surface material has its temperature raised, without substantially raising the temperature of the carrier plate base, such that the thermoplastic material applied thereto is kept heated in the compression mold. Cooling of the thermoplastic material is by heat transfer from the carrier plate surface material to the carrier plate base, and with both materials having good heat conduction capability. The carrier plate surface material has a high receptivity to being heated by induction heating relative the carrier plate base. The carrier plates are serially delivered through the process, to the compression mold. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107444 | FORMING DIE ASSEMBLY FOR MICROCOMPONENTS - A forming die assembly for microcomponents includes a forming die, a plunger, and a punch. The forming die is formed with an outer die, an inner die, a storage portion formed at the inner die, and a punch hole formed at the inner die. The inner die slidably inserted into the outer die forms a part of a cavity between the inner die and the outer die. The storage portion stores a raw material with a metal powder and a binder having plasticity. The punch hole connects the cavity and the storage portion and forms a gate therebetween. The plunger slidably inserted into the storage portion fills the raw material stored in the storage portion into the cavity through the punch hole. The punch is slidably inserted into the plunger, and it closes the gate and compresses the raw material in the cavity. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107445 | FORMING DIE ASSEMBLY FOR MICROCOMPONENTS - A forming die assembly for microcomponents includes a forming die, a plunger, and a punch. The forming die is formed with a cavity, a storage portion for storing a raw material with a metal powder and a binder having plasticity, and a punch hole that connects the cavity and the storage portion so as to form a gate therebetween. The plunger is formed so as to be slidably inserted into the storage portion and to fill the raw material stored in the storage portion into the cavity through the punch hole. The punch is slidably inserted into the plunger in the sliding direction of the plunger and opens and closes the gate by reciprocatory sliding. The punch closes the gate and compresses the raw material in the cavity into a green compact by sliding in the direction of the cavity. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107446 | PLASTIC INJECTION MOLD - Disclosed is a plastic injection mold, including a stationary mold member and a movable mold member mating with the stationary mold member. An inclined guide pillar and a stop block having a block plan are fixedly disposed on the stationary mold member. A slide having a molding portion is slidably disposed on the movable mold member. A guide pillar hole and an ejector hole are defined in the slide, and a molding cavity is defined by the molding portion with the stationary and the movable mold member. An ejection mechanism disposed on the slide includes an ejector rod and a spring. In a mold release process, a product molded with the mold is initially held by an ejector rod to prevent the product from being deformed when pulled by the slide for ensuring the quality of the molding product. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107447 | PLASTIC INJECTION MOLD - A plastic injection mold includes a female mold, a male mold mateable with the female mold, and two ejection mechanisms. The ejection mechanisms are coupled to the ejector plate. Each ejection mechanism includes a slanted ejector lever and a hook portion projecting sideways from one end of the slanted ejector lever. When a product has hook like portions is molded with the injection mold, the slanted ejector levers are movable in both horizontal and vertical directions at the same time to help easily releasing the molded product from the mold thereby improving production efficiency. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107448 | CLAMPING UNIT FOR AN INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE - The present invention relates to a clamping unit for an injection molding machine, comprising a displaceable clamping plate ( | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107449 | MINERAL-ABSORPTION PROMOTER, FOOD AND FEED - The present invention relates to a process for improving mineral absorption in a subject comprising administering to the subject a mineral-absorption promoter comprising indigestible dextrin or a derivative thereof as an effective component together with a mineral-containing diet or supplement. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107450 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FERMENTED MILK PRODUCT - The present invention relates to a method for producing a fermented milk product with enhanced gel stiffness, wherein a polysaccharide producing | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107451 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FERMENTED MILK PRODUCT - The present invention relates to a method for producing a fermented milk product with eithanced gel stiffness, wherein a polysaccharide producing Lactobacillus, in particular | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107452 | AERATION SYSTEMS FOR HORIZONTAL PHOTOBIOREACTORS - This invention relates to an aeration system comprising an aeration section, a degassing section and optionally an additional section. This invention also relates to a horizontal photobioreactor comprising the aeration system. This invention further relates to methods of using the photobioreactors. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107453 | BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH AUTOMATED WATER FILTER RECOMMENDATION - A device and mechanism for recommending a water filter in a beverage dispenser is described. A sensor senses qualities of unfiltered water. Another sensor senses qualities of a flavorant container, such as the flavorant contained within the container. Based on the quality of the unfiltered water and the particular flavored beverage desired, the device will recommend a water filter to optimize the flavor of the beverage. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107454 | FOOD-GRADE FLOUR FROM DRY FRACTIONATED CORN GERM AND COLLET COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - A nutrient rich food-grade defatted corn germ flour derived from a dry-milled corn germ fraction is provided. The flour produced contains high levels of protein, dietary fiber, and amino acids and is low in fat. Furthermore, a method for preparing the flour by forming collets and removing oil from the dry-milled corn germ fraction is provided. The method includes: providing a dry-milled corn germ fraction; conditioning the fraction; flaking the fraction to increase surface area; adding water and steam to the flaked fraction; forming the flaked fraction into collets; removing oil from the collets by solvent-extraction; drying the collets; and processing the collets in a food-grade flourmill to obtain food-grade defatted corn germ flour with a desired consistency. The solvent-extraction process produces a miscella, a mixture of corn oil, hydrocarbon solvent, and water. The miscella may be processed through a distillation system to recover crude food-grade corn oil. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107455 | NON-FLOATING BEVERAGE INFUSER AND RIGID CLAMP - A non-floating beverage infuser and rigid clamp and method thereof comprising, in general, a suspension bag of flexible liquid permeable material that contains preselected flavor and/or gassing additives, an elongated member having a first and second end, the first end is affixed to the suspension bag, and a rigid clamp affixed to the second end of the elongated member to affix to the rim of a glass, and, thus, functions to provide deep submersible infusion of preselected flavor and gassing additives while preventing the upward flotation of the additives in a beverage. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107456 | Encrusted Cheese Scoop and Method - A food product and method including a portion of cheese configured in an individual, elongated multi-dimensional shape. A batter and bread coating is uniformly encasing the portion of cheese. The coating is composed of a plurality of ingredients suitable for heating without a cheese blowout and comprising a range of 40% to 62.5%, by weight, of the food product. The multi-dimensional shape may define a scoop along the longitudinal length of the portion of cheese. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107457 | BEVERAGES WITH ENHANCED FLAVORS AND AROMAS - The present embodiments generally relate to beverages with enhanced flavors and aromas and method of making same. Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to soluble coffee and methods of making soluble coffee with improvements in such qualities as taste and aroma. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107458 | SPINACH LINE SP6111 - Spinach, parts thereof, and the making and use thereof, including with respect to the inbred spinach line called SP6111 are disclosed. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107459 | CYCLODEXTRIN COMPOSITIONS, ARTICLES, AND METHODS - Cyclodextrin compositions including one or more radiation polymerizable monomers and a cyclodextrin inclusion complex, the cyclodextrin inclusion complex including a cyclodextrin compound and an olefinic inhibitor of an ethylene generation in produce, are coated onto packaging materials and cured. Treated containers and treated package inserts having the cured cyclodextrin compositions are useful in packaging of respiring plant materials. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107460 | METHOD FOR COOKING FOOD PRODUCTS IN AN OVEN - The method for cooking a food product in an oven comprising elements, the operations of which determine cooking set-points, is remarkable in that:
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| 20120107461 | SEAFOOD PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTIC ESTIMATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods for estimating a physical characteristic of a seafood product are provided. In one system, the estimate is based on a slope defined by a ratio of changes in peak resonant amplitude and frequency of an electromagnetic resonant circuit in loaded and unloaded states. In another system, a first probe of a plurality of probes is driven with a test signal when the plurality of probes is loaded by a seafood product and the estimate is based on received test signals at one or more of the other probes. In another system, the estimate is based on the loading effect of a seafood product on an electromagnetic resonant circuit, which is also used to read an ID from an RFID associated with the seafood product. The systems and methods may be used for individual specimens, or to determine an average estimate for multiple specimens at one time. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107462 | TOMATO PEELING PROCESS - A method for peeling tomatoes is disclosed, the method comprises the steps of providing a tomato having a peel and an underlying fruit; washing the tomato with a solution to break down naringenin chalcone in the peel; treating the tomato peel with a caustic solution including OH″ molecules to separate the peel from the fruit; introducing pH adjusted water to the OH″-treated tomato; and peeling the tomato to remove the peel from the underlying fruit. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107463 | SELECT SERVING AND FLAVORED SPARKLING BEVERAGE MAKER - A beverage maker for making single serving customized beverages is provided herein. The beverage maker provides on-demand, single dose sparkling or non-sparkling flavored waters, juices or sodas. An example beverage maker includes a reservoir in fluid communication with a carbonation chamber for mixing a selected volume of fluid with carbon dioxide. The beverage maker also includes a pressurized carbon dioxide source in fluid communication with the carbonation chamber. The beverage maker is configured to receive an individually packed, single use disposable flavor cup containing a flavor and having a sealed cover that covers and seals the flavor cup. Additionally, the beverage maker includes a piercing mechanism for piercing the flavor cup and mixing the selected volume of fluid therein, and for discharging a blended fluid. The carbonation chamber comprises a pressure vessel assembly of a fixed volume such that carbon dioxide absorption can be performed and controlled. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107464 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A FOOD PRODUCT WITH ADDITIVES - A food product includes a first extruded component, a second extruded component co-extruded over the first component, the second component comprising a meat component and an additive, and a casing provided over the second component, wherein the additive comprises at least one of a flavoring, a seasoning, and a coloring. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107465 | ELECTRON FLOW GENERATION - An apparatus, system and method of using electrons to perform at least one operation are disclosed. An apparatus may include groups of carbon nanotubes capable of emitting a relatively large number of electrons for use in performing operations such as sterilization, purification, deodorization, cleaning, cross-linking, pest control, pathogen control, chain-scissioning associated with surface modification, waste treatment, etc. Each group of carbon nanotubes may be aligned with a respective opening in a member, where the member may be coupled with a membrane capable of transmitting electrons. Electrons may be emitted from the carbon nanotubes by applying a vacuum to the carbon nanotubes and also applying an electric potential between the carbon nanotubes and the member. As such, electrons from a plurality of groups of carbon nanotubes may generate an electron flow that can be used to perform one or more operations on a fluid, object, or other type of component. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107466 | Packaging Articles, Films and Methods That Promote or Preserve The Desirable Color of Meat - Food packaging articles, food packaging films, and food packaging methods comprising a myoglobin blooming agent that promote or preserve the desirable appearance of food products are provided. The food contact layer of the packaging films comprises a myoglobin blooming agent. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107467 | METHOD FOR REDUCING METHOXYPYRAZINES IN GRAPES AND GRAPE PRODUCTS - The present application described a method of reducing methoxypyrazines (MPs) in grapes or grape products comprising: (a) contacting the grape or grape product with a protein that binds to MPs at a pH of about 3 to about 4 to form a protein-MP complex; and (b) removing the protein-MP complex from the grape or grape product. Also described is a method of removing MPs from samples comprising contacting the sample with a polyethersulfone membrane. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107468 | METHOD FOR SUSPENDING PARTICLES IN ALCOHOLIC LIQUID COMPOSITION AND CORRESPONDING LIQUID COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a method for suspending particles in an alcoholic liquid composition. The method comprises providing an alcoholic liquid composition having a particular alcoholic content and employing low acyl gellan gum to suspend particles in the composition. The invention also relates to an alcoholic liquid composition having a plurality of particles suspended in an alcoholic beverage employing low acyl gellan gum. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107469 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED PREPARATION AND STORAGE OF HOMEMADE BABY FOOD - The present invention describes a system and method for easy, affordable, efficient, and convenient preparation and storage of fresh, high-quality homemade baby food. The system generally comprises a blender for processing fresh produce into baby food and multiple devices to store multiple portions of freshly produced baby food resulting from one use of the system. For example, one component of the system includes a storage cup having a freshness indicator and lid to immediately store the freshly made food in an organized and convenient manner. The method comprises steps of producing the baby food, transferring the food to an appropriate storage receptacle, adjusting an indicator on the storage receptacle to indicate the freshness level of the food, and immediately serving and covering the remaining receptacles to store the unused food. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107470 | String Cheese Cutting System - A string cheese-forming machine provides for extrusion of cheese into control volumes, for example, implemented with tubes each movably blocked with a piston having a stop. Complete filling of each tube is detected before ejection of the cheese from the tubes is undertaken, thereby ensuring consistent product volume and weight. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107471 | Quick Frying Method Adapted for Using a Small Amount of Fatty Material and Apparatus Using Said Method - Provided is a method for frying food that comprises mixing said food with a fatty material in a cooking housing in association with the ventilation of said cooking housing and the heating of said cooking housing heating means capable of heating by radiation. The method comprises limiting the exposure of the food to the radiation of the heating means during an initial food drying and cooking step, and increasing the exposure of the food to the radiation of the heating means during a following food colouring step. The cooking apparatus comprising a cooking housing associated with food mixing means, with heating means capable of heating by radiation and with ventilation means, and to means for modulating the exposure of the food to the radiation of the heating means. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107472 | PROCESS USING AGRICULTURE RESIDUE BIOMASS FOR PRODUCING FEED PELLETS - A process is provided for creating feed pellets from agricultural residue material having substantially no food value, such as corn stover. The agricultural residue material is harvested and baled for transport to a storage and processing site. The baled agricultural residue material is then shredded and ground, and one or more chemical agents are added to depolymerize the fiber (lignin-carbohydrate) matrix of the agricultural residue material. Agricultural processing byproducts such as distiller's solubles and dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) are added to the agricultural residue material, either before or after the chemical agents are added, to form a combined material. The combined material is then pelletized into feed pellets, which may be transported and stored for later consumption by animals. The process produces a nutritionally enhanced material which is more easily digested than existing feed rations. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107473 | Reduction of fuel requirements in carbon dioxide production for beverage filling operation - The method of supplying purified CO | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107474 | MIXING NOZZLE FITMENT AND MIXED LIQUID DISPENSER - Mixing nozzle fitments and beverage devices containing the mixing nozzle fitments are provided. In an embodiment, the mixing nozzle fitment includes a first shaft defining an inlet passage, a second shaft defining a curved outlet passage and attached to the first shaft, and a coupling member attached to the second shaft. The coupling member defines a passage that leads into the curved outlet passage of the second shaft. A flexible tube is attached to the coupling member. The mixing nozzle fitment can be used in any suitable beverage dispensing device. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107475 | METHOD OF AND SYSTEM FOR WHEAT MILLING - Processes and systems for commercial scale milling of wheat are disclosed. Processes include multiple tempering steps of controlled duration and cubing of the wheat kernel between two tempering steps. The cubing between the tempering breaks the kernels, or stresses the kernels, in a manner that enables a high degree of separation of the bran and endosperm early in the flour production process. An embodiment includes tempering for a first period between ½ hour and 2 hours, cubing in a roll crusher with longitudinal corrugations on one roll and circumferential corrugations on a second roll, removing fines from the cubed kernels, and further tempering of the cubed kernels for a period between ½ hour and 2 hours | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107476 | COOKING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY AND USING - Cooking apparatus having a shell structure with a reception cavity and a base bottom. The base bottom includes an essentially solid funnel wall extending down and in toward a lower fluid outlet. A leg support assembly is secured to the shell structure and a holder device is positioned within a reception cavity of the shell structure. The holder device has an upper portion secured to the shell structure and a lower catch support portion. The food holder defines a food reception recess and a food holder base bottom. The food holder base bottom has an essentially solid, sloped wall extending down and in from a lower end portion of said main body portion. The food holder is supported in a state of suspension by the catch device and is configured with a lower portion that extends below the lower catch support portion and above an underlying region of the shell base bottom. A heating device extends into heat transfer proximity to the food holder. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107477 | THERMALLY STABLE HIGH IMPACT FLAVORING PARTICLES - The present invention relates to inclusion products containing or consisting of one or a plurality of flavoring materials and a maltodextrin fraction. Moreover, a production process for said inclusion products is provided according to the invention. The invention further relates to maltodextrin fractions, in particular those that are suitable for preparing inclusion products according to the invention, and corresponding use of maltodextrin fractions according to the invention. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107478 | Omega-3 Fatty Acid Enriched Baked Foods and Bar Composition - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for producing baked food compositions and bar compositions with a quantity of long chain fatty acids. Specifically, the baked food compositions and bar compositions comprise a quantity of stearidonic acid (SDA) enriched soybean oil that imparts improved nutritional quality with an amount of long chain fatty acids, but retains the mouthfeel, flavor, odor, and other sensory characteristics associated with typical baked food compositions and bar compositions. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107479 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING REDUCED CHOLESTEROL DAIRY PRODUCTS - A reduced cholesterol cream that is 100% free of nondairy additives has a cholesterol content of from about 40 mg to 110 mg cholesterol per 100 g of cream having a 36% fat content. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107480 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF NANO-FIBRILLAR CELLULOSE GELS - The present invention relates to a process for the production of nano-fibrillar cellulose gels by providing cellulose fibres and at least one filler and/or pigment; combining the cellulose fibres and the at least one filler and/or pigment; and fibrillating the cellulose fibres in the presence of the at least one filler and/or pigment until a gel is formed, as well as the nano-fibrillar cellulose gel obtained by this process and uses thereof. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107481 | PACKED SOY SAUCE-CONTAINING LIQUID SEASONING - The present invention provides the packed soy sauce-containing liquid seasoning, containing the following (A), (B), (C), and (D): | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107482 | CONCENTRATED COFFEE EXTRACT - Provided is a concentrated coffee extract solution having a rich sweet aroma and a clear aftertaste. The concentrated coffee extract solution contains the following components (A) and (B):
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| 20120107483 | Process for Preparing Soybean Curd Using Micronized Solution of Soybean Curd - Present invention relates to a process for preparing soybean curd, including removing moisture of non-standardized soybean curd; mixing the non-standardized soybean curd of which moisture was removed with soybean milk; obtaining micronized solution of soybean curd by grinding and filtering a mixture thereof; and mixing the micronized solution of soybean curd with a coagulant and soybean milk so as to coagulate it. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107484 | PRODUCTION OF CANOLA PROTEIN PRODUCT WITHOUT HEAT TREATMENT ("C200CaC") - The supernatant from the deposition of canola protein micellar mass is processed to provide a canola protein product having a protein content of about 60 to less than about 90 wt % (N×6.25) protein on a dry weight basis and which is soluble in an aqueous acidic environment. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107485 | GLOVE COATING AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS - This invention relates to an elastomeric article with improved lubricity and donnablity and reduced stickiness/tackiness. According to the methods of the invention, the internal surface of the elastomeric article is coated with a polyisoprene coating. The coating of the invention is formed from synthetic polyisoprene rubber that may or may not contain minor amounts of other components. The coating is preferably directly bonded to the underlying elastomeric article. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107486 | SEALANT COATING DEVICE AND DISPENSING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a sealant coating device having a sealant receiving chamber and a nozzle formed on a lower portion of the sealant receiving chamber. The sealant coating device further has a heating device, and the heating device is installed around the sealant receiving chamber for heating a sealant material filled in the sealant receiving chamber. The present invention further provides a dispensing method of the sealant coating device, which has the following steps of: obtaining time during the sealant material stays in the sealant receiving chamber; calculating a target temperature of the sealant material according to the obtained time and a desired sealant viscosity value; heating the sealant material to the target temperature. The advantages of the present invention are to use the heating device to lower the sealant viscosity based on the characteristic of the sealant viscosity varied with the temperature. In a case that the sealant material stays in the sealant receiving chamber a period of time to cause the raise of the sealant viscosity, the heating device can be automatically started to lower the actual sealant viscosity to constantly keep in the desired sealant viscosity. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107487 | ROLL TO ROLL PATTERNED DEPOSITION PROCESS AND SYSTEM - A continuous roll-to-roll apparatus for providing a patterned deposit of a material onto a moving substrate web includes a payout station for feeding out a substrate web, a take-up station for taking up the substrate web, and a web transport system for advancing the web through the apparatus from the payout station to the take-up station. The apparatus includes at least one deposition station disposed between the payout station and the take-up station, and the deposition station is operative to deposit a material onto the web as it moves therethrough. The apparatus includes a masking system associated with a deposition station. The masking system is operative to dispose a deposition mask in registry with a portion of the length of the moving web. The deposition mask is comprised of a plurality of filaments which are aligned with the longitudinal axis of the web. The filaments are spaced from one another in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis, and the masking system is further operative to move the filaments along the longitudinal axis, and the filaments function to selectively mask longitudinal portions of the moving web so as to prevent the deposition of material thereupon. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing the system. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107488 | Electroluminescent Device - An electroluminescent device comprises a hole injecting electrode, an electron injecting electrode and at least one organic light emitting layer disposed between said hole injecting electrode and said electron injecting electrode wherein a layered metal chalcogenide layer is disposed between said hole injecting electrode and said light emitting layer. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107489 | Cartridge Block for Multilayer Ceramic Screening - A cartridge block for screening a multilayer ceramic with a conductive paste includes a threaded paste cartridge attachment located at a top of the cartridge block, the threaded paste cartridge attachment being configured to receive a paste cartridge containing the conductive paste; a paste routing section, the paste routing section located underneath the threaded paste cartridge attachment, the paste routing section comprising a flared section located at a bottom of the cartridge block, the paste routing section being configured to receive the conductive paste from the threaded paste cartridge attachment and route the paste through the flared section. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107490 | METHOD AND PLANT FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTROTECHNICAL ARTICLES - The invention relates to the methods and the plant for manufacturing transformer windings. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107491 | High Permittivity Transparent Films - Thin films containing a transparent conducting oxide and a high permittivity material are disclosed. Exemplary thin films may exhibit increased transmission in the visible-to-near infrared (vis-NIR) spectrum without a decrease in electrical conductivity compared to the thin film without the high permittivity material. Methods for making thin films having enhanced optical properties without substantially decreased electrical quality are also disclosed. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107492 | POSITIVE ELECTRODE CURRENT COLLECTOR FOR LEAD ACCUMULATOR - In a positive electrode current collector for a lead-acid battery including a coating of tin dioxide formed on the surface of a current collector substrate of titanium or a titanium alloy, the half width of a peak with the maximum intensity among peaks of tin dioxide in the x-ray diffraction pattern of the positive electrode current collector for a lead-acid battery is 1° or lower. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107493 | BINDING AGENT FOR PRODUCING ROAD MARKINGS READY QUICKLY FOR TRAFFIC - The present invention comprises a novel formulation for marking travel lanes, such as roads, which following the application can be reopened for traffic after a waiting period that is shortened as compared to the prior art. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107494 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A REPAIR COATING ON A COATED METALLIC SURFACE - A process for producing a repair coating on a metallic surface coated with a corrosion protecting coating A applied with a pretreatment composition, an organic composition or a silicon compound containing composition. Corrosion protecting coating A has been at least partially removed in the area Z, and a thin corrosion protecting coating B containing a silicon compound is applied with a solution or dispersion containing a silane, a silanol, a siloxane, a polysiloxane or a mixture thereof on at least a part of the area Z. A further corrosion protecting coating C which is generated with an organic composition like a primer, a wet-primer, an e-coat, a powder coat, a base-coat or a clear-coat or a composition which is the same or another siloxane composition as for the thin film B may also be applied to coating B. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107495 | OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE PRODUCTION METHOD - An optical waveguide production method is provided which reduces a transmission loss, improves alignment mark visual detectability, and ensures excellent productivity. In the optical waveguide production method, an under-cladding layer, a core and an alignment mark are formed on a surface of a metal substrate. On the other hand, a molding die is prepared which includes a cavity and an alignment mark to be associated with the alignment mark. In turn, light emitted from the side of the molding die is utilized for positioning the metal substrate and the molding die with reference to the pair of associated alignment marks. Then, an over-cladding layer is formed over the core. The alignment mark is formed from a photo-curable composition comprising the following components (A) and (B):
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| 20120107496 | METHOD OF GENERATIVELY MANUFACTURING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT WITH BROACHING ELEMENTS AND METHOD OF GENERATING A CORRESPONDING DATA SET - The present invention relates to a method of generatively manufacturing a three-dimensional object ( | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107497 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR APPLYING PARTICULATE SOLIDS ON A SUBSTRATE - The present invention relates to a method for spraying particulate solids onto a substrate, comprising the steps of:
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| 20120107498 | MULTI COMPONENT PARTICLE GENERATING SYSTEM - A multicomponent particle generating system may include a first nozzle constructed to generate at least one isolated particle, and a second nozzle arranged to generate a generally uninterrupted fluid jet without breaking up. The first and second nozzles are arranged to have the isolated particle traverse the fluid jet from one side to the other side so as to combine the particle with fluid of the second fluid jet, for providing a multicomponent particle. A collector is arranged on the other side of the fluid jet by which the isolated particles can be captured after collision with the fluid jet. The system includes a modulator, for modulating the second fluid jet so as to provide an undulated jet having thicker and thinner portions. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107499 | Ceramic Encapsulation With Controlled Layering By Use of Functionalized Silanes - This invention relates to a method for forming hollow silica-based particles suitable for containing one or more active ingredients or for containing other smaller particles which may include one or more active ingredients. The method comprises preparing an emulsion including a continuous phase that is polar or non-polar and a dispersed phase comprising droplets including (i) a polar active ingredient when the continuous phase is non-polar or (ii) a non-polar active ingredient when the continuous phase is polar; and adding a silica precursor to the emulsion such that the silica precursor can be emulsion templated on the droplets to form hollow silica-based particles. The silica precursor has the general formula (I): R | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107500 | BIOCIDAL ROOFING GRANULES, ROOFING PRODUCTS INCLUDING SUCH GRANULES, AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING SAME - Biocidal roofing granules are prepared by providing a mineral core and at least one biocidal photocatalytic metal oxide. A gel-forming inorganic coating medium is prepared and used to coat the mineral core to form a coating layer having a porous network on the mineral core, and the at least one biocidal photocatalytic metal oxide is disposed in the porous network. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107501 | COATING DEVICE AND COATING METHOD - A coating installation containing at least one recipient which can be evacuated and which is provided to receive a substrate, at least one gas supply device which can introduce at least one gaseous precursor into the recipient, and at least one activation device which contains at least one heatable activation element, the end thereof being secured to a securing point on a support element. In the related method, the activation element can be heated by at least one first heating device and at least one second heating device, the first heating device enabling energy to be input in a uniform manner over the longitudinal extension of the activation element and the second heating device enabling energy to be input in a changeable manner over the longitudinal extension of the activation element such that the temperature of the activation element, in at least one longitudinal section, can be brought to over 1300° C. due to the effect of the second heating element. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107502 | Bisamineazaallylic Ligands And Their Use In Atomic Layer Deposition Methods - Methods for deposition of elemental metal films on surfaces using metal coordination complexes comprising bisamineazaallylic ligands are provided. Also provided are bisamineazaallylic ligands useful in the methods of the invention and metal coordination complexes comprising these ligands. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107503 | Smoothing Agents to Enhance Nucleation Density in Thin Film Chemical Vapor Deposition - The present invention provides methods for making structures, including nanosized and microsized thin film structures that exhibit a high degree of smoothness useful for applications in microelectronics. Deposition processing of the invention utilize smoothing agents capable of selectively adjusting the relative rates of processes involved in thin film formation and growth to access enhanced nucleation densities resulting in smooth thin film structures, including ultrathin (e.g., <10 nm) smooth films. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107504 | EVAPORATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A deposition system is provided which is adapted for depositing a thin film onto a substrate. The deposition system includes a substrate carrier adapted for carrying the substrate and at least one tilted evaporator crucible. The at least one tilted evaporator crucible is adapted for directing evaporated deposition material towards the substrate in a main emission direction. The main direction emission of the tilted evaporator crucible is different from a direction normal to the substrate. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107505 | METHOD FOR FORMING Ge-Sb-Te FILM AND STORAGE MEDIUM - There is provided a method for forming a Ge—Sb—Te film having a composition of Ge | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107506 | FILM FORMATION METHOD AND FILM FORMATION APPARATUS - Provided is a film formation apparatus capable of causing a substrate and a mask to be in a substantially horizontal state and brought into intimate contact with each other without deforming mask apertures. A region inside a mask frame and outside aperture regions of a mask on a rear surface of a substrate is pressed by a pressing body in lines along two opposing sides of the substrate. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107507 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SIFTING SCREEN - A sifting screen and method of manufacturing such a screen. Segments of the screen are provided with a unique cross-sectional structure to afford various desirable characteristics to such an implement. The cross section includes, typically, a wire frame, a hard plastic encapsulation layer and an elastomeric outer layer. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107508 | POLYURETHANE FLOOR FINISHES WITH HYBRID PERFORMANCE - VOC-compliant aqueous polyurethane floor coating compositions and components are provided. Embodiments include at least one organic solvent having a vapor pressure of less than 0.1 mm Hg under ambient conditions and a viscosity of less than 60 cps for at least three hours after being formed. The coating compositions exhibit application characteristics of acrylic floor coatings and durability characteristics of polyurethane floor coatings. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107509 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING FIBER-REINFORCED COMPOSITE MATERIALS FROM POLYAMIDE 6 AND COPOLYAMIDES MADE OF POLYAMIDE 6 AND POLYAMIDE 12 - The present invention relates to a method for producing fiber-reinforced composite materials, in which a multiplicity of continuous filaments or woven fabric is impregnated optionally together with reinforcing materials, comprising caprolactam and other starting materials for polyamide 6 or other starting materials for copolymers of caprolactam, passed through at temperatures of 70 to 100° C., and anionically polymerized at temperatures of 100 to 190° C., and optionally repolymerized at temperatures of 90 to 170° C. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107510 | Liquid Crystal Polyester Liquid Composition - The present invention aims at providing a liquid composition which contains a liquid crystal polyester, a solvent and an inorganic filler and which provides a liquid crystal polyester-impregnated fiber sheet that is less likely to cause a decrease in strength even when exposed to high humidity; according to a preferred embodiment, the liquid composition is prepared by mixing a liquid crystal polyester, a solvent, and a surface treated silica containing silica having a volume average particle diameter of from 0.1 to 1.5 μm, the surface of which is treated with a silane compound having at least one kind of group selected from the group consisting of a methacryloyloxy group, a phenyl group, a vinyl group and an epoxy group. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107511 | Method Of Applying Fugitive Hydrophobic Treatment To Tissue Product - Cellulosic tissue sheets having temporary moisture barrier properties are prepared by applying a solution of reactive size in emollient at an elevated temperature to a previously formed tissue sheet. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107512 | BINDER FOR RBSC ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF BINDING RBSC ASSEMBLY USING THE SAME - The invention relates to a binder for binding RBSC (reaction-bonded silicon carbide), which is used to prepare RBSC assembly, wherein it includes a sintered body obtained by sintering a mixed powder of at least one substance selected from the group having Al, Ti, Fe, Mg, Cu and Ge, and silicon, or a powder obtained by milling the sintered body; and with regard to the mixing ratio of the mixed powder, the maximum amount of silicon is an amount rendering the complete melting temperature of phase in phase diagram of the mixed powder to be at most 1400° C., and the minimum amount of silicon is a larger value of either 50 at % or the minimum amount of silicon in silicon+liquid phase zone of the phase diagram, and a method of binding RBSC using the same. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107513 | Solvent Composition for Silicone Compound - Disclosed is a solvent composition for silicone compounds, containing 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, or a solvent composition for silicone compounds, containing (A) 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and (B) a compound made up of at least one selected from the group consisting of 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-1-methoxyethane, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane, and 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)ethane. This solvent composition has characteristics of nonflammability and low toxicity, and handling is extremely easy. Coating properties of the silicone compound become good by mixing this solvent composition and the silicone compound. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107514 | COATING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FORMING COATING LAYER USING THE SAME - A coating apparatus includes: a nozzle having a nozzle front end configured to spray a coating solution and a head configured to store the coating solution; a movement axis configured to cause the nozzle to move back and forth in a straight line; a rotating connection member configured to connect the movement axis with the nozzle and allow the nozzle to rotate; a stage disposed under the movement axis; and a cleaning means disposed at an end of the movement axis, and having a nozzle front end insertion unit in a concave shape of the nozzle front end and a base fixing the insertion unit, wherein the nozzle is fixed in a normal direction of a surface of the stage by the movement axis, moves back and forth in an extension direction of the movement axis, and rotates with respect to the movement axis. | 2012-05-03 |
| 20120107515 | Method for applying polymeric coatings with trigger/pump sprayer applicator - Polymeric coatings are applied to a surface using a trigger or a pump type spray head attached to a suitable container for said coatings. The sprayer may be pre-primed with a solvent to aid in initial sprayability of the coating. | 2012-05-03 |
