20th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 27 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100124998 | Golf swing exercising/training apparatus and associated method - A golf swing exercising and training apparatus for assisting a user to improve a golf swing may include a curvilinear track sized and shaped to simulate a golf swing. A frame may be situated on a ground surface to keep the track at a stable position. The track may be angularly offset such that a beginning point is situated anterior to a finishing point of the track. A mechanism may be included for teaching users to maintain a desired spine angle, and the desired head and arm positions during operation. The teaching mechanism may include a moveable guide member slidably coupled to the track, a mechanism for maintaining direct and continuous contact between the guide and track, and a mechanism for prohibiting the user's head from rising beyond a predetermined height during operation. In addition, a mechanism for indicating proper arm movement during an initial backswing may be included. | 2010-05-20 |
20100124999 | Asymmetrically shaped golf ball, method of manufacture, and method of use - An asymmetrically shaped golf ball that can be used to practice putting is disclosed. By way of a brief summary, the asymmetrically shaped golf ball has a “long axis” and a “short axis”, such that when placed with its “long axis” in a horizontal position, it will roll without a wobble only if pushed in line with the short axis. If pushed by even a few degrees off “center” the ball takes a wobbly path and the error in the golfer's putting stroke becomes obvious. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125000 | GOLF CLUB HEAD OR OTHER BALL STRIKING DEVICE HAVING MULTI-PIECE CONSTRUCTION - A ball striking device has a head that includes a metal face configured for striking a ball, a rearwardly extending metal band, a top piece, and a bottom piece. The metal band has a first end extending from one side of the face, a second end extending from the opposite side of the face, and a rear portion extending between the first and second ends and defining at least a portion of the rear periphery of the head. The top piece and the bottom piece are non-metallic or substantially non-metallic. The top piece is connected to the top side of the metal band and forms at least a portion of a top side of the head, and the bottom piece is connected to the bottom side of the metal band and forms at least a portion of a bottom side of the head. The top piece and the bottom piece are separated by the metal band. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125001 | GOLF BALL MATERIAL, GOLF BALL AND METHOD FOR PREPARING GOLF BALL MATERIAL - The present invention provides a golf ball material which is made of an ionomer composition that includes a phenolic resin component. The invention provides also a golf ball composed of a core and a cover layer, or a core, a cover layer and at least one intermediate layer therebetween, wherein the golf ball material is used in at least one layer of the core or cover. The invention additionally provides a method for preparing the golf ball material by using (i) or (ii) below:
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20100125002 | RESIN COMPOSITIONS INCORPORATING MODIFIED POLYISOCYANATE AND METHOD FOR THEIR MANUFACTURE AND USE - Resin compositions incorporate (a) a functionalized polymeric material comprising at least one hydroxyl functional group, at least one amine functional group or at least one hydroxyl functional group and at least one amine functional group, and (b) at least one modified polyisocyanate to form a urethane, a urea, or a urethane/urea. The modified polyisocyanate typically has at least three isocyanate functional groups, which may include one or more blocked isocyanates by linkage. The resin compositions exhibit the ease of processing of a thermoplastic resin, but show the superior mechanical properties and excellent shear durability like a thermoset polyurethane. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125003 | ANIONIC POLYUREA COVER COMPOSITIONS FOR A MULTI-LAYER GOLF BALL - Golf balls formed with at least one layer incorporating an anionic polyurea material formed from an isocyanate, an amine-terminated component, and an amine-terminated curing agent where at least one of the amine-terminated component and amine-terminated curing agent includes a R′—R″ segment with acid functionalization. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125004 | ANIONIC POLYUREA COVER COMPOSITIONS FOR A MULTI-LAYER GOLF BALL - Golf balls formed with at least one layer incorporating an anionic polyurea material formed from an isocyanate, an amine-terminated component, and an amine-terminated curing agent where at least one of the amine-terminated component and amine-terminated curing agent includes a R′-R″ segment with acid functionalization. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125005 | GOLF BALL - The present invention provides a golf ball composed of a core and a cover having an outside surface on which are formed a plurality of dimples. Letting BV and CV be the initial velocity (m/s) of, respectively, the ball and the core as measured by a method using an initial velocity measuring apparatus of the same type as a USGA drum rotation-type initial velocity instrument and letting BE and CE be the deflection (mm) of, respectively, the ball and the core when compressed under a final load of 1,275 N (130 kgf) from an initial load of 98 N (10 kgf), the ball initial velocity BV is from 70.0 to 76.0 m/s and the ball satisfies the formula −1.0≦(BV/BE)−(CV/CE)≦3.0. The golf ball of the invention has a flight distance that can be reduced compared with official golf balls currently in use, yet has the same good feel on impact and excellent controllability, scuff resistance and durability to repeated impact as a game ball. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125006 | GOLF BALL - The present invention provides a golf ball composed of a core and a cover having an outside surface on which are formed a plurality of dimples. Letting BV and CV be the initial velocity (m/s) of, respectively, the ball and the core as measured by a method using an initial velocity measuring apparatus of the same type as a USGA drum rotation-type initial velocity instrument and letting BE and CE be the deflection (mm) of, respectively, the ball and the core when compressed under a final load of 1,275 N (130 kgf) from an initial load of 98 N (10 kgf), the ball initial velocity BV is from 70.0 to 76.0 m/s and the ball satisfies the formula 0≦(CV−BV)−(CE−BE)≦2. The golf ball of the invention has a flight distance that can be reduced compared with official golf balls currently in use, yet has the same good feel on impact and excellent controllability, scuff resistance and durability to repeated impact as a game ball. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125007 | APPARATUS FOR HANDLING GOLF BALL AND GOLF TEE - An apparatus for handling a ball and tee may include a body, a clamshell retainer, a biasing assembly, a drive assembly and a handle assembly. The body may include a first opening, a second opening and a chamber, and a handle assembly associated with the second opening of the body. The biasing assembly may be capable of being actuated by the handle assembly. The drive assembly may be capable of being actuated by the biasing assembly. The clamshell retainer may be associated with the second opening of the body. The clamshell retainer may have a pair of clasping members movable between an open position and a closed position to selectively carry the golf ball and a portion of the golf tee between the pair of clasping members. The pair of clasping members may be moved between the open position and the closed position based on actuation of the drive assembly. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125008 | GOLF BALL MARKER - The golf ball marker has a top side contoured and textured to represent a portion of an actual golf course and a flat bottom side. The flat bottom side has an indicia-receiving surface portion. The top bottom sides are separated by a perimeter that is shaped to enclose representations of the terrains of the portion of the actual golf course. The contoured top side may bear a name of the portion of the actual golf course in lettering, with or without a panel. The lettering is preferably proximate to the perimeter and arranged conformally to the shape thereof. The lettering may be cut in relief. A coupling, which does not extend below the bottom side, is optional. A decoration in or representing the golf hole on the green may be provided. The golf ball marker may be manufactured based on digital data either provided by or selected by the customer. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125009 | FOLDABLE SPORT GOALS AND THROWBACK DEVICES - One embodiment provides a foldable throwback device comprising a front frame, a base frame, and telescoping angle members. The front frame is adapted to secure a bounce-back surface and is foldable into at least three sections without removal of the bounce-back surface. The base frame is coupled to the front frame by hinge brackets that allow the base frame to fold substantially flat onto the front frame without significant disassembly. Each telescoping angle member extends from the base frame to the front frame, and is adjustable to allow angling the front frame relative to the base frame. Each telescoping angle member may include a rotation-limiting mechanism and a safety mechanism that prevents unintentional detachment. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125010 | HOCKEY STICK APPARATUS FOR STICK HANDLING TRAINING AND METHODS OF STICK HANDLING TRAINING - A hockey stick for training a person in stick handling, having elongate upper stick portion, an elongate lower stick portion, an elongate coupling member, and an elongate middle stick portion. The elongate upper stick portion is configured to be gripped by a control hand of the person. The elongate lower stick portion has a blade member extending outwardly therefrom. The elongate coupling member rigidly couples the upper stick portion to the lower stick portion. The elongate middle stick portion is positioned between and collinear with the upper stick portion and the lower stick portion and is configured to be gripped by a directional hand of the person. The middle stick portion is rotatably coupled to the elongate coupling member so that rotation of the upper stick portion causes the lower stick portion and the blade member to rotate without rotating the middle stick portion gripped by the directional hand. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125011 | ROTATIONAL SWING STABILITY TRAINING - An apparatus includes a harness attachable circumferentially around a waist area of an athlete. A mechanical resistance attachment guide is coupled to the harness and oriented circumferentially relative to the waist area of the athlete when the harness is worn by the athlete. The mechanical resistance attachment guide provides a circumferentially moveable approximately constant radius attachment location relative to an axis of rotation of the athlete throughout a rotational athletic swing. A vertical anchor plane is defined between the axis of rotation of the athlete and an anchor point located perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the athlete. At least a portion of the mechanical resistance attachment guide remains within the vertical anchor plane throughout the rotational athletic swing. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125012 | Target ball game kit - A target ball game kit is provided that is easily carried and readily assembled to facilitate play in recreational areas such as parks or beaches. The kit includes a container housing a plurality of paddles, a plurality of balls having varying weights, and at least one target assembly. The target assembly is appointed to be set-up on a ground surface and secured thereto by way of securing means. Concentric rings having assigned point values are constructed within the target assembly. The target assembly preferably is constructed of a continuous rope or cord-like member. The kit can be readily and accurately adjusted for singles to doubles play by including at least two target assemblies therein. Glow in the dark properties may be provided to the target assembly, paddles, and/or balls for play in dimly lit or foggy conditions. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125013 | Sporting Goods With Graphene Material - A racket may include a frame including at least one prepreg layer. The at least one prepreg layer may include reinforcing fibers. The at least one prepreg layer may also include a matrix at least partially surrounding the reinforcing fibers. The at least one prepreg layer may also include graphene material. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125014 | BAT FOR BASEBALL OR SOFTBALL - A bat for baseball or softball of the present invention includes a first tube formed from FRP or synthetic resin having a part to be hit and a stopper part, a cylindrical second tube having two ends which are open and including at least two or more layers, a first fixing component including a body part, an interior periphery surface of the body part is fixed to the first tube, a second fixing component including an insertion part, and a gap located between the first tube and the second tube and being formed by the second tube being attached to an exterior periphery of the first tube, one end of the second tube being fixed to an exterior periphery surface of the body part, and the other end of the second tube being fixed to the insertion part which is inserted between the first tube and the second tube. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125015 | DRIVING FORCE TRANSMITTING APPARATUS - A drive transmission apparatus for transmitting a driving force to a rotatable member includes a driving source; a drive pulley for receiving a driving force from the driving source; a driven pulley; a belt, extending around the drive pulley and the driven pulley, for transmitting the driving force from the drive pulley to the driven pulley; a driving gear for receiving a driving force from the driving source; a driven gear for receiving the driving force of the driving gear; a drive transmitting shaft, provided with the driven pulley and the driven gear, for transmitting the driving force to the rotatable member; a drive transmission mechanism, provided between the driven gear and the drive transmitting shaft, for transmitting the driving force in a rotational direction from the driven gear to the drive transmitting shaft when an angular speed of the driven pulley is lower than an angular speed of the driven gear. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125016 | MODULAR TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY AND A METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A modular transmission assembly includes a transmission housing that defines a hollow interior. The transmission housing extends along a central axis between a front end and a rear end. A rear motor module is disposed in, and is operatively connected to, the transmission housing. An inner module is disposed in, and is operatively connected to, the transmission housing. A main shaft is disposed along the central axis such that each of the rear and inner modules radially surround the main shaft. A front motor is disposed in the transmission housing and radially surrounds the main shaft. The inner module is axially disposed between the rear motor module and the front motor. An input module is connected to the front end of the transmission housing. The front motor is axially disposed between the inner module and the input module. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125017 | Multiple Speed Automatic Transmission - A multi-speed automatic transmission includes an input, an output, a first gear unit drivable connected to the input and producing a gear ratio of a speed of the input and a speed of the first gear unit output, a planetary gear unit including a modified Simpson gearset, the gear unit being secured to first, second, third, fourth and fifth rotating members, the fifth member being secured to the output for rotation therewith, a first clutch being operable to connect the first rotating member and the first gear unit output, a second clutch being operable to connect the second rotating member and the first gear unit output, a third clutch being operable to connect the third rotating member and an element rotating at a speed of the input, a fourth clutch being operable to connect the fourth rotating member and said element rotating at the speed of the input, a first brake being operable to hold the fourth rotating member against rotation, and a second brake being operable to hold the third rotating member against rotation. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125018 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL APPARATUS OF CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION OF HYBRID VEHICLE - A hydraulic control apparatus of a continuously variable transmission of a hybrid vehicle may include a D-N control valve that converts a state, in which a hydraulic pressure is supplied from a line regulator valve to a solenoid feed valve through a second regulator valve according to changes of a driving pulley control pressure and a clutch lubrication control pressure with respect to driven pulley control pressure, and a state, in which the hydraulic pressure from the line regulator valve is directly supplied to the solenoid feed valve, into each other. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125019 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICULAR POWER TRANSMITTING APPARATUS - In a vehicular power transmitting apparatus provided with an electrically-controlled differential portion in which controlling an operating state of an electric motor controls a differential state of a differential mechanism, a control device for starting up a drive force source in an appropriate mode depending on a vehicle condition can be provided. The control device includes drive-force source start control means | 2010-05-20 |
20100125020 | POWER OUTPUT APPARATUS - A power output apparatus | 2010-05-20 |
20100125021 | Controller for power transmission system - A controller for a power transmission system that uses an engine and a motor as driving force sources to transmit power and that includes a transmission unit is provided. The transmission unit has a plurality of engagement devices and establishes a plurality of gears having different speed ratios by the frictional engagement devices. The transmission unit is arranged downstream of the driving force sources. The controller includes a torque transmission capacity setting unit that, when the transmission unit shifts gears, varies torque transmission capacities of the frictional engagement devices on the basis of an operating state of the motor and an operating state of the engine. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125022 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A DRIVE TRAIN - A process of operating a motor vehicle drive train that comprises at least one hybrid drive having a combustion engine and an electric motor with a clutch connected between the combustion engine and the electric motor, and an automatic transmission is arranged between the hybrid drive and an output. The process including the step of disengaging the clutch to carry out a shift, after a reduction of load at the internal combustion engine and after a reduction of the torque that is transmitted between the internal combustion engine and the electric motor. Subsequently carrying out a gear shift by the automatic transmission and, thereafter, increasing the torque that is transmitted by the clutch. Increasing the load from the combustion engine, and optionally engaging the clutch. A load transfer by the electric motor occurs before and/or after the gear shift in the transmission is carried out. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125023 | TRANSMISSION DEVICE WITH A HYDRAULIC SYSTEM COMPRISING A TRANSMISSION MAIN PUMP APPARATUS - A transmission device ( | 2010-05-20 |
20100125024 | Rocking-type exercise device - A rocking-type exercise device includes a seat on which a user can sits, a seat rocking unit for reciprocating the seat at least in one direction, a control unit for controlling the seat rocking unit so as to reciprocate the seat, and a detector unit for detecting a user's exercise posture to obtain detected information. The control unit includes a feedback stimulus output unit for comparing the detected information obtained by the detector unit with a target value and for outputting, if a difference exits between the detected information and the target value, a feedback stimulus by which to make the detected information come close to the target value. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125025 | TRAINING DEVICE FOR TRAINING A BODY PART OF A USER - A training device for training a body part of a user is configured to advantageously limit the resonance movement of the flexible coupling member generated by the vibration of the vibrating device. The training device comprises a vibrating device for generating a vibration and a pretensioning device for generating a pre-tension in a muscle of the body part. The pretensioning device comprises a handling member configured to be held by the user, a reeling means for reeling a flexible coupling member, and a tensioning means for driving the reeling means such that the flexible coupling member is tensioned to allow the vibration generated by the vibrating device to be transferred to the handling member. The pretensioning device further comprises a movement limiter to limit a resonance movement of the flexible coupling member generated by the vibration of the vibrating device. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125026 | Wireless game controller for strength training and physiotherapy - Wireless game controller can provide variable resistance during strength training exercise and is coupled with off the shelf video gaming system such as Nintendo WII or personal computer by bluetooth or WiFI connection. The resistance is provided by a motor/generator. Electrical recuperation occurs between eccentric and concentric steps of the exercise, electrical energy is stored in a super capacitor between the steps. Video gaming system is configurable to run exercise software that provide reinforcing game experience, coaching, and physical therapy to the user. Exercise software tracks user's pose using fiduciary marks on the controller and data from 3d accelerometer embedded in the controller. The resistance is computed as a function of one or more the following: exercise type, position, velocity, user profile, and repetition number. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125027 | PORTABLE EXERCISE DEVICE AND SYSTEM - Disclosed is a portable exercise device for enabling a user to perform sit-up exercises. Also disclosed is a portable exercise system that comprises the portable exercise device, and a mat for supporting a back portion of the user while performing the sit-up exercises. The portable exercise device comprises a base member having a pair of base portions foldably coupled to each other and a pair of pedal portions configured on the pair base portions, a pair of strap members coupled to the pair of pedal portions, a pair of support members removably coupled at end portions of the pair of pedal portions, and a counting unit movably mounted on the base member. The counting unit comprises a timer adapted to determine a period of the sit-up exercises, at least one pressure, and a counter operatively coupled to the at one pressure sensor to determine a number of the sit-up exercises. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125028 | Physical Activity Reward System - A physical activity reward system and method which rewards a person performing physical activity with a reward, such as use of an appliance such a TV viewing time. The system includes a physical activity monitor capable of generating activity information proportionate to the amount of exertion or work done. The system may be used to record and keep track of the reward points or information. The system may further control the supply of electricity to an appliance through an electrical control module. The electrical control module may be interposed between a source of household electrical current and an electrical appliance such as a TV set. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125029 | Sway Capable Stationary Bicycle Base - A sway capable stationary bicycle system comprises a bicycle frame with an inertial wheel firmly mounted on a sway capable base comprising a base core which can sway side to side relative to the upright equilibrium plane of the bicycle frame by rotating on two hinges mounted on a base support which rests on the ground and which has 4 pneumatic or hydraulic struts or elastic air-filled chambers connecting each corner of the base support to the corresponding corner of the base core above. A rider can mount the bike frame which comprises further a saddle, a pedal and crank arm mechanism with a sprocket driving a chain which in turn drives the inertial wheel by means of a concentric gear. The entire rider plus bicycle system exhibits an unstable equilibrium at the upright position which challenges the rider to sway his body from side to side to counterbalance the swaying of the bicycle itself in a similar manner to a real road bicycle. The struts or elastic air-filled chambers have a stiffening response at large sway angles in order to limit the swaying to safe limits and avoid the crashing of the rider sideways under the lateral component of the rider own weight. The entire system potential energy dependence on the sway angle has the shape of a gravitational well with a raised bottom center. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125030 | COMPACT WEIGHT BENCH WITH LIFTING ASSISTANCE - Weight bench having a frame that rests on the floor, a seat mounted on the frame, a backrest pivotally mounted on the frame to the rear of the seat for movement between horizontal, inclined, and declined positions relative to the seat, a plurality of resilient elements which can be selectively connected between the backrest and the frame for lifting the backrest toward the inclined position, a swinging arm pivotally mounted to the frame in front of the seat for movement between raised and lowered positions, a weight bar extending laterally from a free end of the swinging arm for engagement by the legs of a person doing leg exercises, a handle attached to the swinging arm for engagement by the hands of a person sitting on the seat for doing upper body and arm exercises, and weights stored in holders attached to the frame for attachment to the weight bar and for manual use in doing exercises that do not involve the weight bar. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125031 | TRAINING DEVICE FOR TRAINING A BODY PART OF A USER - A training device for training a body part of a user is configured to advantageously limit the resonance movement of the flexible coupling member generated by the vibration of the vibrating device. The training device comprises a vibrating device for generating a vibration and a pretensioning device for generating a pre-tension in a muscle of the body part. The pretensioning device comprises a handling member configured to be held by the user, a reeling means for reeling a flexible coupling member, and a tensioning means for driving the reeling means such that the flexible coupling member is tensioned to allow the vibration generated by the vibrating device to be transferred to the handling member. The tensioning means comprises a fluid resistance means configured to provide a variable resistance against the unreeling of the flexible coupling member but to provide substantially no resistance against the reeling of the flexible coupling member. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125032 | Exercise machine - Body boomerang - A curved resistance machine | 2010-05-20 |
20100125033 | Adaptable bi-directional range-of-motion exercise apparatus providing repose configuration - A resistance exercise apparatus is provided which, includes structures for receiving a body extremity of a user, the means for receiving a body extremity subject to a force provided by the body extremity, structures for maintaining the means for receiving a body extremity in a predefined plane during movement; and resistance providing devices to impose resistance against, the movement of the body extremity. Versions of the apparatus may positioned on a floor, on a wall, or be free standing. Various embodiments of the invention are particularly suited to provide range-of-motion exercises for legs, arms, and hands of the user for both recreational strengthening and physical therapy applications. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125034 | REDUCED STRAIN REFRACTORY CERAMIC COMPOSITE AND METHOD OF MAKING - A composition is disclosed comprising a fine zircon component having a median particle size of less than 5 μm, a medium zircon component having a median particle size of from 5 μm to 15 μm, and a sintering aid, wherein the composition, after firing, has a strain rate of less than about 1×10 | 2010-05-20 |
20100125035 | CARBON NANOSTRUCTURES MANUFACTURED FROM CATALYTIC TEMPLATING NANOPARTICLES - Methods for manufacturing carbon nanostructures include: 1) forming a plurality of catalytic templating particles using a plurality of dispersing agent molecules; 2) forming an intermediate carbon nanostructure by polymerizing a carbon precursor in the presence of the plurality of templating nanoparticles; 3) carbonizing the intermediate carbon nanostructure to form a composite nanostructure; and 4) removing the templating nanoparticles from the composite nanostructure to yield the carbon nanostructures. The carbon nanostructures are well-suited for use as a catalyst support. The carbon nanostructures exhibit high surface area, high porosity, and high graphitization. Carbon nanostructures according to the invention can be used as a substitute for more expensive and likely more fragile carbon nanotubes. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125036 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUS CATALYST SYNTHESIS - A method for preparing a catalyst that involves continuously supplying a first stream containing a solvent, one or more metal precursors, and one or more support materials, and a second stream containing at least one reducing agent and/or precipitating agent. The first and second streams are combined to form a combined stream. In one embodiment, the combined stream may be fed to a mixing vessel. In another embodiment, the streams are combined in a mixing vessel. After the streams are combined, one or more metal precursors is reduced or precipitated within the pores of the one or more support materials. Thereafter, solids are separated from the combined stream and processed to produce the supported metal, mixed-metal, metal oxide, or mixed-metal oxide catalyst. In another embodiment, ceramic or metallic monoliths may be coated with the catalytic material after the stream combination and before or after the solid separation and subsequent processing. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125037 | Layered Sphere Catalyst Formulations for Selective Hydrogenation Performance - A catalyst for selective hydrogenation of hydrocarbons is presented. The catalyst selectively hydrogenates acetylenes and diolefins to increase the monoolefins in a product stream. The catalyst includes a layered structure with an inert inner core and an outer layer bonded to the inner core, where the outer layer is a metal oxide and has at least two metals deposited on the outer layer. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125038 | Carbon Material For Hydrogen Storage - The present invention relates to carbon based materials that are employed for hydrogen storage applications. The material may be described as the pyrolysis product of a molecular precursor such as a cyclic quinone compound. The pyrolysis product may then be combined with selected transition metal atoms which may be in nanoparticulate form, where the metals may be dispersed on the material surface. Such product may then provide for the reversible storage of hydrogen. The metallic nanoparticles may also be combined with a second metal as an alloy to further improve hydrogen storage performance. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125039 | Carbonaceous Material Having Modified Pore Structure - The invention provides a method of increasing the mesopore volume of a porous activated carbon, comprising coating a porous activated carbon with a metal oxide or metal oxide precursor to form a treated activated carbon; and calcining the treated activated carbon, in a dry atmosphere, for a time and at a temperature sufficient to increase the mesopore volume of the treated activated carbon. The invention also provides an activated carbon having a total mesopore volume of at least about 0.10 cc/g and less than about 0.25 cc/g, and a percentage of mesopore volume per total pore volume of at least about 15% and less than about 35%. Activated carbon modified according to the invention, cigarette filters incorporating such activated carbon, and smoking articles made with such filters are included in the invention. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125040 | PESTICIDAL COMBINATIONS - A method of controlling growth and/or controlling or preventing pathogenic damage or pest damage in a plant propagation material, a plant, parts of a plant and/or plant organs that grow at a later point in time, which comprises applying on the plant, part of the plant, or surroundings thereof, a pesticidal combination comprising, for example, at least two active ingredient components optionally together with one or more customary formulation auxiliaries, wherein component (I) is one or more of a pesticide and component (II) is isoflavone (formononetin.genistein or mixtures thereof) in any desired sequence or simultaneously. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125041 | METHODS OF TESTING A PLURALITY OF TEST SAMPLES AND SYSTEMS THEREFOR - The invention is a method and system for testing the physicochemical properties of plurality of test samples in parallel. The method includes providing a test assembly having the plurality of test samples, wherein the plurality of test samples is provided over a plurality of cells in the test assembly. A test fluid, a test object, or both are provided over the plurality of test samples to determine a physicochemical property of the plurality of test samples. The physicochemical property of the plurality of test samples is determined from the displacement of the plurality of test samples. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125042 | PERIPHERAL GENE EXPRESSION BIOMARKERS FOR AUTISM - The disclosed invention comprises methods and materials for screening cells for genetic profiles associated with autism spectrum disorders. The methods typically involve isolating a cell from an individual and then observing the expression profile of one or more genes in the cell, wherein certain expression patterns of the genes observed are associated with autism spectrum disorders. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125043 | GLYCAN DATA MINING SYSTEM - The present invention provides a system for analyzing glycans and their interaction partners. The inventive system is particularly useful in the identification and analysis of glycoprotein binding interactions. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125044 | TREATMENT OF GAS WELL HYDROFRACTURE WASTEWATERS - A method of treating a wastewater is provided and can be used, for example, to treat a gas well hydrofracture wastewater. The method can involve precipitating barium as barium sulfate, precipitating calcium and strontium as calcium carbonate and strontium carbonate, precipitating magnesium hydroxide, and filtering out the metal compounds to form a recycle water. The recycle water produced from the method is also provided, as is a method for using the recycle water as a gas well hydrofracture water. In some embodiments, discharge water from a coal mine, and/or water from an abandoned coal mine, is used as a source of sulfate ions to precipitate barium as barium sulfate. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125045 | COSMETIC OR TOILET PREPARATION - The present invention relates to cosmetic or similar toilet preparations in particular to a container for storing and/or use of a cosmetic or similar toilet preparation in solid form, and preferably to a container for storing and/or use of a soap for personal use. It is provided for, according to the invention, that a container ( | 2010-05-20 |
20100125046 | CLEANING PRODUCTS - A cleaning product in the form of a single or multi-compartment water-soluble pack comprising a cleaning composition and enveloping material, wherein at least one compartment contains an aqueous cleaning composition or an aqueous auxiliary composition enveloped by a warm water soluble material and wherein the aqueous cleaning or auxiliary composition comprises more than 15% by weight of the aqueous composition of free water. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125047 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING POLYMER AND ENZYME - Laundry treatment composition comprising a substituted cellulose having a degree of substitution, DS, of from 0.01 to 0.99 and a specific degree of blockiness, DB, such that either DS+DB is of at least for DB+2DS−DS | 2010-05-20 |
20100125048 | COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS FOR SKIN-TIGHTENING AND METHOD OF SKIN-TIGHTENING USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a skin-tightening cosmetic composition and a method of applying the same, and more specifically, to a cosmetic composition a method of applying the same that includes a hydrolyzed plant protein and glycoprotein. The cosmetic composition includes a hydrolyzed plant protein and glycoprotein in an optimal amount, thereby causing the occurrence of an immediate contraction effect and a long-lasting contracting effect, and achieving skin improvements such as skin moisturizing and induction of synthesizing collagen and elastine in use of the composition over a long period of time. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125049 | POLYMER FACTOR VIII MOIETY CONJUGATES - Conjugates of a Factor VIII moiety and one or more water-soluble polymers are provided. Typically, the water-soluble polymer is poly(ethylene glycol) or a derivative thereof. Also provided are compositions comprising the conjugates, methods of making the conjugates, and methods of administering compositions comprising the conjugates to a patient. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125050 | Process for the Manufacture of Eptifibatide - Process for manufacturing eptifibatide which comprises subjecting a solution of eptifibatide derivative in a solvent to a concentration step, wherein the pH of said solution is less than or equal to 7. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125051 | Parenteral Formulations Comprising Sugar-Based Esters and Ethers - The present invention relates to formulations for the parenteral administration of therapeutic agents, which contain sugar-based esters and ethers of fatty acids and fatty alcohols as surfactants. The formulations are advantageous for therapeutic agents which are insoluble or poorly soluble in water, and for reducing toxicity associated with common surfactants used in pharmaceutical formulations. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125052 | ANTIDOTES FOR FACTOR XA INHIBITORS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME IN COMBINATION WITH BLOOD COAGULATING AGENTS - The present invention relates to antidotes of anticoagulants targeting factor Xa which antidotes are used in combination with blood coagulating agents or other heparin antidotes to prevent or reduce bleeding in a subject. The antidotes described herein have reduced or no intrinsic coagulant activity. Disclosed herein are methods of stopping or preventing bleeding in a patient that is or will be undergoing anticoagulant therapy with a factor Xa inhibitor. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125053 | Allosteric Modulation of the Dopamine Transporter Protein for the Treatment of HIV-1 Induced Neurologic Dysfunction - A method for increasing dopaminergic neurotransmission in a mammal in need of such treatment is provided. The method comprises disrupting Tat-DAT binding in the mammal. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125054 | Amylin and Amylin Agonists for Treating Psychiatric Diseases and Disorders - Methods and compositions for treating psychiatric diseases and disorders are disclosed. The methods provided generally involve the administration of an amylin or an amylin agonist to a subject in order to treat psychiatric diseases and disorders, and conditions associated with psychiatric diseases and disorders. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125055 | MUC-1 CYTOPLASMIC DOMAIN PEPTIDES AS INHIBITORS OF CANCER - The invention provides for peptides from the MUC1 cytoplasmic domain and methods of use therefor. These peptides can inhibit MUC1 oligomerization, thereby preventing tumor cell growth, inducing tumor cell apoptosis and necrosis of tumor tissue in vivo. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125056 | CRYSTALLINE FORM OF LINACLOTIDE - The present invention relates to crystalline forms of linaclotide, as well as to various methods and processes for the preparation and use of the crystalline forms. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125057 | TOPICAL SKIN CARE COMPOSITION - A cream base for the topical application of skin care therapeutics and a process for making the cream base. In one embodiment, the therapeutic is tretinoin, hydroquinone and fluocinolone acetonide for the treatment of hyperpigmented skin conditions, such as melasma. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125058 | NAPHTHYLACETIC ACIDS - The invention is concerned with the compounds of formula I: | 2010-05-20 |
20100125059 | 1-BIARYLAZETIDINONE DERIVATIVE - The object of the present invention is to provide a compound having an excellent cholesterol-lowering effect and to provide a drug for the treatment, prevention of onset, or prevention of progress of lipid metabolism disorder, hyperlipidemia, or atherosclerosis. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125060 | FORMULATIONS COMPRISING CEFTIOFUR AND KETOPROFEN OR CEFTIOFUR AND BENZYL ALCOHOL - The present invention relates to veterinary or pharmaceutical formulations which may comprise ceftiofur, ketoprofen, benzyl alcohol, or effective combinations thereof. The formulations of the present invention may include a wetting or dispersing agent, a preservative, a flocculating agent or resuspendability enhancer, and/or a biocompatible oil vehicle. This invention also provides for, inter alia, formulations for the treating, controlling and preventing of respiratory disorders, particularly bovine respiratory disease (BRD), in warm-blooded animals, such as livestock,. This invention further provides for methods of increasing the resuspendability of an oily formulation which may comprise the addition. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125061 | NAPHTHYLACETIC ACIDS - The invention is concerned with the compounds of formula I: | 2010-05-20 |
20100125062 | PYRIDINE AND PYRIMIDINE DERIVATIVES AS PHOSPHODIESTERASE 10 INHIBITORS - Pyridine and pyrimidine compounds, and compositions containing them, and processes for preparing such compounds. Provided herein also are methods of treating disorders or diseases treatable by inhibition of PDE10, such as obesity, non-insulin dependent diabetes, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and the like. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125063 | COMBINATIONS OF NICOTINIC ACETYLCHOLINE ALPHA 7 RECEPTOR AGONISTS - Combinations which comprise at least one nicotinic acetylcholine alpha 7 receptor agonist and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of (a) conventional antipsychotics (b) atypical antipsychotics (c) cognition, attention and/or memory enhancers (d) and to use of these combinations in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125064 | 3-Imidazolyl-Indoles for the Treatment of Proliferative Diseases - The invention relates to 3-heterocyclyl indolyl compounds capable of inhibiting the interaction between p53, or variants thereof, and MDM2 and/or MDM4, or variants thereof, respectively, said compounds having the formula I, | 2010-05-20 |
20100125065 | CARBOLINE DERIVATIVES USEFUL IN THE INHIBITION OF ANGIOGENESIS - In accordance with the present invention, compounds that inhibit the expression of VEGF post-transcriptionally have been identified, and methods for their use provided. In one aspect of the invention, compounds useful in the inhibition of VEGF production, in the inhibition of angiogenesis, and/or in the treatment of cancer, diabetic retinopathy or exudative macular degeneration are provided. In another aspect of the invention, methods are provided for the inhibition of VEGF production, the inhibition of angiogenesis, and/or the treatment of cancer, diabetic retinopathy or exudative macular degeneration using the compounds of the invention. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125066 | ALKYLCYCLOHEXYLETHERS OF DIHYDROTETRAAZABENZOAZULENES - The present invention is concerned with alkylcyclohexylethers of dihydro-tetraazabenzoazulenes, i.e. alkylcyclohexylethers of 5,6-dihydro-4H-2,3,5,10b-tetraaza-benzo[e]azulene s of formula I | 2010-05-20 |
20100125067 | SULFONAMIDE INHIBITORS OF CARBONIC ANHYDRASE II - The present invention relates to new sulfonamide inhibitors of carbonic anhydrase II, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125068 | METHODS FOR INHIBITING PROTEIN KINASES - The present invention provides methods for inhibiting protein kinases selected from the group consisting of AKT, Checkpoint kinase, Aurora kinase, Pim kinases, and tyrosine kinase using pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine compounds and methods of treatment, prevention, inhibition, or amelioration of one or more diseases associated with protein kinases using such compounds. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125069 | Methods of Treating or Preventing Autoimmune Diseases with 2,4-Pyrimidinediamine Compounds - The present invention provides methods of treating or preventing autoimmune diseases with 2,4-pyrimidinediamine compounds, as well as methods of treating, preventing or ameliorating symptoms associated with such diseases. Specific examples of autoimmune diseases that can be treated or prevented with the compounds include rheumatoid arthritis and/or its associated symptoms, systemic lups erythematosis and/or its associated symptoms and multiple sclerosis and/or its associated symptoms. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125070 | Bupropion Metabolites and Methods of Their Synthesis and Use - Methods and compositions are disclosed which utilize metabolites of bupropion for treating disorders ameliorated by inhibition of neuronal monoamine reuptake. Such disorders include, but are not limited to, sexual dysfunction, affective disorders, cerebral function disorders, cigarette smoking, and incontinence. Methods of making optically pure bupropion metabolites are also disclosed. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125071 | CXC-CHEMOKINE RECEPTOR LIGANDS - The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) with the substituents as defined herein, and uses thereof. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125072 | SPIRO-OXINDOLE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USES AS THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - This invention is directed to spiro-oxindole compounds of formula (I): | 2010-05-20 |
20100125073 | BENZOFURAN AND BENZOTHIOPHENE DERIVATIVES USEFUL IN THE TREATMENT OF CANCERS OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM - The present invention relates to benzofuran and benzothiophene derivatives and compositions containing such compounds for the production of medicaments for the treatment of cancers of the central nervous system as monotherapy or combination with other agents. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125074 | Thieno-[2,3-d]Pyrimidine and Thieno-Pyridazine Compounds and Methods of Use - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of protein kinase mediated diseases, including inflammation and related conditions. The compounds have a general Formula I | 2010-05-20 |
20100125075 | Antibacterial Agents - Compounds of formula (II) are antibacterial agents wherein Q represents a radical of the formula: —N(OH)CH(═O) or the formula: —C(═O)NH(OH); R | 2010-05-20 |
20100125076 | SUBSTITUTED SULPHONAMIDES, PROCESS FOR THEIR PREPARATION, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING THEREOF AND THEIR USE - Substituted sulphonamides having the general formula (I) and salts, hydrates and solvates thereof were prepared and described, wherein R | 2010-05-20 |
20100125077 | Polymorphs of Brimonidine Pamoate - A brimonidine pamoate polymorph exhibits characteristics disclosed herein. The polymorph is included in a composition, device, or implant for use in the treatment or control of elevated intraocular pressure or in the neuroprotection of components of a neurological tissue to prevent progressive degeneration of such components. In particular, such a composition, device, or implant can be used to provide neuroprotection to cells and components of the optic nerve system. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125078 | QUINAZOLINE DERIVATIVES AS NK3 RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS - The present invention relates to a compounds of formula I | 2010-05-20 |
20100125079 | BIPHENYL COMPOUNDS USEFUL AS MUSCARINIC RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS - The invention provides compounds of formula I: | 2010-05-20 |
20100125080 | COMPOUNDS FOR INFLAMMATION AND IMMUNE-RELATED USES - The invention relates to certain compounds, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, clathrates, or prodrugs thereof, that are useful as immunosuppressive agents and for treating and preventing inflammatory conditions, allergic disorders, and immune disorders. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125081 | NEW COMPOUNDS 574 - The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) and their pharmaceutical compositions. In addition, the present invention relates to therapeutic methods for the treatment and/or prevention of Aβ-related pathologies such as Downs syndrome, β-amyloid angiopathy such as but not limited to cerebral amyloid angiopathy or hereditary cerebral hemorrhage, disorders associated with cognitive impairment such as but not limited to MCI (“mild cognitive impairment”), Alzheimer Disease, memory loss, attention deficit symptoms associated with Alzheimer disease, neurodegeneration associated with diseases such as Alzheimer disease or dementia including dementia of mixed vascular and degenerative origin, pre-senile dementia, senile dementia and dementia associated with Parkinson's disease, progressive supranuclear palsy or cortical basal degeneration. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125082 | NEW COMPOUNDS 578 - The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) and their pharmaceutical compositions. In addition, the present invention relates to therapeutic methods for the treatment and/or prevention of Aβ-related pathologies such as Downs syndrome, β-amyloid angiopathy such as but not limited to cerebral amyloid angiopathy or hereditary cerebral hemorrhage, disorders associated with cognitive impairment such as but not limited to MCI (“mild cognitive impairment”), Alzheimer Disease, memory loss, attention deficit symptoms associated with Alzheimer disease, neurodegeneration associated with diseases such as Alzheimer disease or dementia including dementia of mixed vascular and degenerative origin, pre-senile dementia, senile dementia and dementia associated with Parkinson's disease, progressive supranuclear palsy or cortical basal degeneration. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125084 | DOSING REGIMENS FOR TREATMENT OF PROLIFERATIVE DISORDERS COMPRISING ADMINISTRATION OF SAPACITABINE - One aspect of the present invention relates to the use of sapacitabine, or a metabolite thereof, in the preparation of a medicament for treating a proliferative disorder, wherein the sapacitabine or metabolite thereof is administered in a dosing regimen comprising at least one treatment cycle, wherein said treatment cycle comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of sapacitabine or metabolite thereof for about 2 to about 6 days per week, for 2 weeks out of 3 weeks. Another aspect of the invention relates to the use of sapacitabine, or a metabolite thereof, in the preparation of a medicament for treating cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). | 2010-05-20 |
20100125085 | PYRIDOINDOLE MODULATORS OF NMDA RECEPTOR AND ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE - The present invention relates to new pyridoindole modulators of NMDA receptors, AMPA receptors, and/or L-type calcium channels, and/or inhibitors of acetylcholinesterase, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125086 | USE OF ISOQC INHIBITORS - The present invention relates in general to an inhibitor of a glutaminyl peptide cyclotransferase-like protein (QPCTL), and the use thereof for the treatment and/or prevention of an inflammatory disease or disorder selected from the group consisting of (a) chronic and acute inflammations, e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, atherosclerosis, restenosis, pancreatitis; (b) other inflammatory diseases, e.g. neuropathic pain, graft rejection/graft failure/graft vasculopathy, HIV infections/AIDS, gestosis, tuberous sclerosis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, chronic inflammatory demyelinising polyradiculoneuropathy and multiple sclerosis; (c) neuroinflammation; and (d) neurodegenerative diseases, e.g. mild cognitive impairment (MCI), Alzheimer's disease, neurodegeneration in Down Syndrome, Familial British Dementia, and Familial Danish Dementia, which may result from neuroinflammation. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125087 | NEW COMPOUNDS 575 - The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) and their pharmaceutical compositions. In addition, the present invention relates to therapeutic methods for the treatment and/or prevention of Aβ-related pathologies such as Downs syndrome, β-amyloid angiopathy such as but not limited to cerebral amyloid angiopathy or hereditary cerebral hemorrhage, disorders associated with cognitive impairment such as but not limited to MCI (“mild cognitive impairment”), Alzheimer Disease, memory loss, attention deficit symptoms associated with Alzheimer disease, neurodegeneration associated with diseases such as Alzheimer disease or dementia including dementia of mixed vascular and degenerative origin, pre-senile dementia, senile dementia and dementia associated with Parkinson's disease, progressive supranuclear palsy or cortical basal degeneration. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125089 | ENANTIOMERICALLY ENRICHED ARYLOAZOL-2-YL CYANOETHYLAMINO COMPOUNDS, METHOD OF MAKING AND METHOD OF USING THEREOF - The present invention relates to novel aryloazol-2-yl-cyanoethylamino derivatives substantially enriched in an enantiomer of formula (I): | 2010-05-20 |
20100125090 | Modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette Transporters - The present invention provides compounds of Formula I useful as modulators of ABC transporter activity, | 2010-05-20 |
20100125091 | SUBSTITUTED HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS AS ION CHANNEL MODULATORS - The present invention relates to sodium channel inhibitors of Formula (I): | 2010-05-20 |
20100125092 | 4-[2-(2-FLUOROPHENOXYMETHYL)PHENYL]PIPERIDINE COMPOUNDS - The invention relates to compounds of formula I: | 2010-05-20 |
20100125093 | CRYSTALLINE FORM OF A 4-[2-(2-FLUOROPHENOXYMETHYL)PHENYL]PIPERIDINE COMPOUND - The invention provides a crystalline hydrochloride salt of 4-[2-(2,4,6-trifluorophenoxymethyl)phenyl]piperidine. This invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the crystalline salt, processes and intermediates for preparing the crystalline salt, and methods of using the crystalline salt to treat diseases. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125094 | PYRROLIDINYL MODULATORS OF NICOTINIC ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTORS - The present invention relates to new pyrrolidinyl modulating nicotinic acetylcholine receptor compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125095 | BIOCIDAL COMPOSITION OF 2,6-DIMETHYL-M-DIOXANE-4-OL ACETATE AND METHODS OF USE - Provided is a biocidal composition comprising 2,6-dimethyl-m-dioxane-4-ol acetate and an isothiazolinone biocidal compound. The composition is useful for controlling microorganisms in aqueous or water containing systems. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125096 | Acetam Derivatives for Pain Relief - The present invention provides a method of treatment, prevention and/or delay of progression of neuropathic pain by a specific dosing regime of acetam derivatives. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125097 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING AN ARYL PYRAZOLE AND/OR A FORMAMIDINE, METHODS AND USES THEREOF - This invention relates to compositions for combating parasites in animals, comprising 1-arylpyrazole compounds alone or in combination with formamidine compounds. This invention also provides for an improved methods for eradicating, controlling, and preventing parasite infestation in an animal comprising administering the compositions of the invention to the animal in need thereof. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125098 | TREATMENT OF CANCER WITH COMPLEX ORGANIC-INORGANIC PIGMENT COMPOSITIONS - The present invention includes compositions and methods for treating disorders of the skin or mucosa resulting from cancer therapies comprising: identifying a patient receiving cancer treatment; and administering to said patient an effective dose of a treated organic/inorganic complex material with an organic dye molecule or derivative thereof, in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. | 2010-05-20 |
20100125099 | THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION IN A GENETIC DISEASE IN AN INDIVIDUAL BY MODIFYING EXPRESSION OF AN ABERRANTLY OR ABNORMALLY EXPRESSED GENE - The present invention provides means and methods for alleviating genetic disease. A genetic defect that has a phenotype in differentiated cells can lead to defects in precursor cells thereof. These so-called secondary defects contribute to the overall disease of the individual. In the present invention, genetic intervention with the aim to alleviate symptoms of genetic disease is directed toward the primary genetic defect in the differentiated cell and the secondary defect in the precursor cell. | 2010-05-20 |