21st week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 39 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140141107 | EXTRACTION OF B-VITAMINS FROM PLANT MATTER - A process for the extraction of the B group of vitamins from a first plant matter is disclosed wherein, prior to the said extraction operation, the first plant matter is treated with a second plant matter comprising acidic compounds. The acidification converts the said vitamins into more water-soluble forms and increases the yield thereof. In one example, the first plant matter comprises guava fruit matter, holy basil leaves and lemon peels, the two last-mentioned plant species being the source of the acidic compounds. The vitamins extracted and the proportions thereof can be controlled by a suitable choice of the plant species constituting the first and second plant matters and their quantities such as to give a substantially ready formulation conforming to RDA values or other requirements. The vitamins extracted are B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and B9, the above combination of plant matters giving higher yield than others. The process is of general applicability to other plant constituents. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141108 | HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - In one embodiment, the present application provides an herbal supplement and method for treating bloating, constipation and/or weight gain in a human subject comprising orally administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of the herbal supplement comprising a red quebracho extract. In other embodiments, the supplement may additionally include a triterpenoid saponin, an anti-spasmodic agent, or both. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141109 | TRANSCRIPTION MODULATOR COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed herein is a method for treating an androgen-stimulated disease in a subject in need thereof by administering to the subject a composition containing an effective amount of an inhibitor of IκB kinase subunit α activity. The composition can also be administered to a subject at high risk for prostate cancer as a method for reducing the subject's risk thereof. A further method relates to identifying a modulator of transcriptional activity regulated by IκB kinase subunit α. Still another method relates to determining the IκB kinase subunit α-regulated transcriptional activity regulated by in a non-human mammalian test subject. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141110 | PARTICULATE MATERIAL PRODUCTION METHOD AND APPARATUS, TONER PRODUCTION METHOD AND APPARATUS, AND TONER - The particulate material production method includes vibrating a particulate material composition liquid in a liquid column resonance chamber having at least one nozzle to form a standing wave in the particulate material composition liquid caused by liquid column resonance, so that droplets of the particulate material composition liquid are ejected in a droplet ejection direction from the nozzle so as to fly in a space in a flight direction; feeding a gas in a direction substantially perpendicular to the droplet ejection direction to change the flight direction of the ejected droplets; and solidifying the droplets in the space to produce a particulate material. The particulate material composition liquid includes at least a solvent and a component of the particulate material dissolved or dispersed in the solvent, and the nozzle is located at a location corresponding to an anitnode of the standing wave. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141111 | SPINNING BATH VAT - The invention relates to a spinning bath vat, including a vat for taking up spinning bath liquid, at least one roller arranged within the vat for guiding the spun filaments, and an infeed and discharge system for spinning bath liquid. According to the invention, it is provided that the spinning bath vat (SBW) has a design which is useful both for wet spinning by means of a spinning nozzle (SD) arranged within the spinning bath liquid (SBF) and for dry/wet spinning by means of a spinning nozzle (SD) arranged above the spinning bath liquid (SBF). | 2014-05-22 |
20140141112 | ELECTRICAL ALL-DIMENSIONAL NUMERICAL CONTROL INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE - An electric all-dimensional numerical control injection molding machine is applicable to production of injection products with high precision and complex three-dimensional shapes. The machine comprises a machine base, a main board, four sets of electric mould guiding devices, a cross-shaped chute mould assembly, and an injection device assembly. The electric mould guiding devices are mounted on a front face of the machine. A slider mould is disposed in a chute of a cross-shaped mould base, is connected to a shaft of an electric driver, and implements mould opening and closing functions by means of linear movement of the shaft of the electric driver. An injection system of the machine is used for injecting plasticized, fused, and homogenized plastic materials into a mould cavity of the mould. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141113 | APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING CORRUGATED BOARD - An apparatus is provided for producing longitudinally corrugated product. The apparatus includes a guide roll for guiding a web of medium material, wherein at least a portion of the guide roll is adapted to be arranged at an angle relative to another portion of the guide roll. The apparatus further includes a plurality of flute forming bars oriented generally along a longitudinal axis of the web to define a first corrugating labyrinth effective to longitudinally corrugate the web to an intermediate geometry. The apparatus further includes a pair of corrugating rollers that cooperate to define, at a nip therebetween, a second corrugating labyrinth effective to longitudinally corrugate the web to a substantially final geometry. The apparatus further includes a web travel pathway for the web that follows a path around a portion of the guide roll, through the first corrugating labyrinth, and through the second corrugating labyrinth. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141114 | ROTATIONAL VACUUM ASSISTED RESIN TRANSFER MOLDING - Thickness gradients in large, cobonded composite structures resulting from gravity-induced resin migration during curing is substantially reduced by rotating the structure during the resin infusion and curing stages. The layup for the structure is placed on a rotatable tool fixture and vacuum bagged. The tool fixture is mounted on a central support tube provided with motors for rotating the tool fixture about the axis of the tube. The tube has internal passageways that deliver resin to the bagged layup and carry away excess resin from the layup using vacuum pressure. The resulting composite structures exhibit thickness gradients less than 10%. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141115 | UNDERCUT PROCESSING MECHANISM - A pair of mold cores ( | 2014-05-22 |
20140141116 | INJECTION MOLD DEVICE AND INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE - A first protrusion member | 2014-05-22 |
20140141117 | Reduced Size Runner for an Injection Mold System - A runner system for a multi-cavity injection molding system, the runner system having runners of reduced size. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141118 | UREA FOOD PELLETS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A controlled release form of a non-protein nitrogenous feedstock for animals is provided. In certain embodiments, the non-protein nitrogenous feedstock is urea, the animals are ruminants, and the release of the nitrogen is pH-dependent. Processes and methods for manufacturing and administering a non-protein nitrogenous feedstock for animals, as described herein, are also provided. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141119 | PALATABILITY ENHANCING COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides palatability enhancing compositions comprising a palatability enhancing amount of two or more of tetrasodium pyrophosphate, one or more animal by-products, and one or more microbial proteins and comestible compositions comprising one or more comestible ingredients and the palatability enhancing compositions. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141120 | ELECTROANALYTICAL METHOD FOR PREDICTING THE OXIDABILITY OF A WINE OR A GRAPE MUST - An electroanalytical method for predicting the oxidability of a wine or a grape must is disclosed. This example includes recording an electrochemical signal of a sample of the wine or grape must; comparing an electrochemical signature of the electrochemical signal obtained in a) with reference curves of voltammograms obtained from wines or grape musts with known oxidability; and predicting the oxidability of the sample tested based on the comparison. Markers for predicting the oxidability of a wine or a grape must and the use of electrochemistry for predicting the oxidability of a wine or a grape must are also disclosed. A method for predicting the optimal total oxygen supply for storing a wine or a grape must in a container; a method for wine maturation and/or ageing and; a method for selecting an optimal closure for storing a wine or a grape must in a container are also disclosed. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141121 | MANUFACTURE OF CHEESE - The present invention relates to the manufacture of cheese, especially cottage cheese, by fermenting milk with lactic acid bacteria. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141122 | CONVERSION OF SOYBEAN HULLS TO ETHANOL AND HIGH-PROTEIN FOOD ADDITIVES - Soybean hull fermentation methods that produce food additives having a high protein content are disclosed. The protein is generally present as unhydrolyzed and non-racemized protein that possesses a complete amino acid profile. The food additive is suitable for consumption by a wide variety of animals, including humans. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141123 | CONSORTIA AND STRAINS OF MICROORGANISMS, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Invention relates to biotechnology, food industry and concerns to microbial consortia and microbial and yeast strains, as well as to methods for producing by integrated technological cycle with the use of consortia and microbial and yeast strains from the fermented base, which is a semi-product of bread kvass, fermented kvass, nonalcoholic kvass, as well as to methods for producing tea fungus culture fluid, tea-fungus concentrates, kombucha beverages, and vegetable extracts in a single technology process. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141124 | UREA FOOD PELLETS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A controlled release form of a non-protein nitrogenous feedstock for animals is provided. In certain embodiments, the non-protein nitrogenous feedstock is urea, the animals are ruminants, and the release of the nitrogen is pH-dependent. Processes and methods for manufacturing and administering a non-protein nitrogenous feedstock for animals, as described herein, are also provided. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141125 | DAIRY PRODUCT CONTAINING FUNCTIONAL ALGINIC ACID BEADS, AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - Provided are a dairy product containing functional alginic acid beads and a preparation method thereof. The dairy product includes a composition containing 1 to 10% of alginic acid beads based on the weight of the dairy product. The alginic acid beads are formed by dropping into a 1.0 to 5.0% calcium lactate solution, a mixed solution including 0.5 to 15.0% by weight of a functional material including vitamin C, vitamin E, iron, omega-3, a water-soluble dietary fiber or a combination thereof, 25.0 to 45.0% by weight of refined sugar, 0.5 to 2.0% by weight of sodium alginate, 0.001 to 0.1% by weight of a grapefruit seed extract, 0.5 to 1.5% by weight of a natural pigment and 37.0 to 60.0% by weight of purified water. The dairy product contains alginic acid beads containing functional dietary fiber material and functional material in beads visible to the naked eyes to provide nutritional satisfaction and visual satisfaction. The product provides children and the old intaking thereof and young people favoring trendy beverages with balanced nutrients. Particularly, the present invention contributes to the prevention of childhood obesity, promotes consumption of the dairy products to enhance national health and profitability for livestock farms, and maximizes functionality and nutritional properties of the dairy products by fundamentally solving deficiency of the dietary fiber content. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141126 | BAKED FOOD COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SOY WHEY PROTEINS THAT HAVE BEEN ISOLATED FROM PROCESSING STREAMS - A food composition comprising soy whey proteins that have been isolated from processing streams, wherein the food composition is used to form a baked or extruded food product. A process for recovering and isolating soy whey proteins and other components from soy processing streams is also disclosed. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141127 | BEVERAGE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SOY WHEY PROTEINS THAT HAVE BEEN ISOLATED FROM PROCESSING STREAMS - A beverage composition comprising soy whey proteins that have been isolated from processing streams, wherein the beverage composition is used to form a beverage product. A process for recovering and isolating soy whey proteins and other components from soy processing streams is also disclosed. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141128 | Beverage Capsule And Process And System For Making Same - A beverage capsule is provided for use in a beverage preparing machine. A system and process for making the beverage capsule is also provided. The beverage capsule includes a body defining an interior space having an opening. A filter is disposed in the body to define an ingredients chamber and an extraction chamber. The filter has an air flow permeability of at least 400 L/s.m2. Ingredients are disposed in the ingredients chamber and a cover is dispensed over the opening to seal the interior space. The filter includes a vent region between the top surface of the ingredients and the bottom surface of cover for venting gas through said filter between said ingredients chamber and said extraction chamber. An alternate embodiment includes air flow channels defined in a side wall of body. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141129 | DISPOSABLE CONTAINER WITH SIGNAL PRODUCING ELEMENTS - A disposable container for use with a system for dispensing a predetermined amount of a liquid. The container is filled with a dry beverage or the like and sealed, and has printed thereon using a metallic ink a plurality of lines or rings, each configured to generate a distinctive response to an imposed electromagnetic signal as a data bit detectable by a sensor proximate to the container. The sensor outputs to a processor a plurality of bits as a series of sequential bits. The processor initiates an action based on the sequence of bits. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141130 | Daily all foods - The composition and process of a set of food products whereas each individual food product is composed from ingredients within a specific food group, which are measured and processed to a full day's supply according to USDA Dietary Guidelines, sold individually or in a box of seven for the week. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141131 | FOOD PRODUCT PACKAGING WITH A HANDLE AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A package for a food product comprises a container that has two sealed containment sections separated by a central portion located between the two containment sections. The container is adapted to be folded at the central portion, and a band that is separate from the container encircles the central portion. The circumference of the band provides a space between the band and the outer surface of the central portion that is large enough for a person's hand to be placed between the band and the central portion, and grasp the band. An assembled food product package comprises the package and two food product portions individually contained within each containment section. A method of making an assembled food product package comprises sealing two food product portions in the two containment sections and applying a band around the central portion. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141132 | Flowable Food Composition with Water-Holding and Lubricating Agents - A flowable food composition product utilizing a novel blend of ingredients and a method for creating the same is provided. The flowable food composition includes a food product having a liquid component, such as a condiment like sauerkraut, that is combined with a water-holding agent and a lubricating agent to allow the food composition to flow from a flexible squeeze-type bottle. The method for creating this food product comprises adding a water-holding agent and a lubricating agent to a raw food material which, in some cases, has been strained and chopped, enabling the mixture to become flowable from a flexible package, such as a plastic squeeze bottle. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141133 | Cartridge And Method For The Preparation Of Beverages - A cartridge for use in a beverage preparation machine, the cartridge containing one or more beverage ingredients and being formed from substantially air- and water-impermeable materials, the cartridge comprising an inlet for the introduction of an aqueous medium into the cartridge and an outlet for discharge of a beverage produced from the one or more beverage ingredients, wherein the one or more beverage ingredients is a liquid chocolate ingredient. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141134 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING A CUSTOMIZED BLEND OF PET FOOD - Disclosed are embodiments of a method for providing a customized food blend for a pet, the method comprising creating a first environmental profile for the pet at a first time with a customized kibble blending system, creating a nutritional target for the pet, creating a pre-blend database, providing a plurality of pre-blends, determining a custom blend, and blending a custom blend for the pet. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141135 | MOULDING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MOULDING A FOOD PRODUCT - A moulding device ( | 2014-05-22 |
20140141136 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A COMPOSITION CONTAINING CASEINO-MACROPEPTIDE - The present invention pertains to a method of producing caseinomacropeptide (CMP)-containing compositions in high yield and having a very low content of phenylalanine (Phe). More specifically, the method involves subjecting a whey derived feed to a combination of ultrafiltration and subsequent cation exchange. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141137 | Encapsulated Antimicrobial Material - The present invention provides an antimicrobial material in an encapsulated form, comprising (i) a core comprising an antimicrobial material and (ii) a shell of encapsulating material, wherein the shell of encapsulating material is impermeable to the antimicrobial material. The invention further provides a process for introducing an antimicrobial material, into a foodstuff comprising (i) providing the antimicrobial material in an encapsulated form comprising a core of antimicrobial material and shell of encapsulating material, and (ii) introducing encapsulated antimicrobial material into or onto the foodstuff. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141138 | Dehydrated Vegetable Food Product and Methods of Making the Same - A vegetable food product and a method of making a dehydrated vegetable food product are provided. A quantity of vegetables is cut to a predetermined size. The quantity of cut vegetables is cooked. The quantity of cut vegetables has surface moisture removed. A flavoring material is imparted into the quantity of vegetables. The quantity of cut vegetables is substantially dehydrated, wherein each of the cut vegetables has a jerky-like texture, whereby shearing through the jerky-like texture requires a force of at least 30 N until a 95% strain is achieved utilizing a TA-HD Plus Texture Analyzer Device. The quantity of vegetable may include a quantity of potatoes. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141139 | Membrane Separation Process for Controlling Gas Concentrations Within Produce Shipping or Storage Containers - Disclosed herein is a membrane separation process and system for controlling the relative concentrations of carbon dioxide, oxygen, and nitrogen within a shipping or storage container containing respiring produce. The process uses a first membrane that is selective to carbon dioxide over oxygen and nitrogen, and a second membrane that is selective to oxygen over nitrogen. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141140 | DELIVERY ASSEMBLY FOR MACHINES FOR PREPARING LIQUID PRODUCTS VIA CARTRIDGES - A delivery assembly for a machine for the preparation of liquid products using cartridges includes: an injector device, capable of introducing into the cartridge water and/or steam under pressure, an infusion chamber facing the injector device and capable to receive the cartridge, an actuation system, designed to cause displacements of the infusion chamber between a spaced position and a close position with respect to the injector device, a loading arrangement that includes an inlet passage and retention means, switchable between a retention condition and a release condition of the cartridge by means of displacements of the infusion chamber with respect to the injector device. The delivery assembly further includes ejector means, functionally distinct from the retention means and capable of pushing the cartridge towards the outside of the infusion chamber in function of the displacement of the infusion chamber towards its spaced position from the injector device. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141141 | MACHINE AND METHOD FOR PREPARING BEVERAGES - A machine for preparing beverages is described. The machine has a support structure which defines a first area for receiving a capsule that contains a beverage preparation and a second area for beverage delivery. The machine has support means for supporting the capsule containing a beverage preparation at the first area and means for directing a localized hot air jet to a predetermined localized portion of an enclosure of the capsule to form a first through opening in the predetermined localized portion thereby allowing the beverage preparation to come out therefrom. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141142 | BEVERAGE FORMING SYSTEM HAVING LIQUID DELIVERY TANK WITH EXPANSION CHAMBER - A beverage forming method and system employing the introduction of air into the heater tank and/or an expansion chamber after liquid delivery is complete. An expansion chamber may be provided at the top of the heater tank and provide a tortuous flow path from an air inlet to the tank outlet. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141143 | Food Processing Apparatus - An apparatus with a box-like container includes apertures, and a block member for moving within a cavity in the box-like container. The apparatus is a single unit, from which frozen food, typically in blocks, or out of bags, containers, and the like, may be defrosted and/or, cooked, and then strained, drained or dried, with minimal, if any, spillage or mess. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141144 | SELF ADJUSTING ROTISSERIE DEVICE - A self adjusting rotisserie device utilizing multiple positions to achieve leveling on uneven surfaces and automatic alignment on each end of a spit through the use of rotational standards and rotational attachment of a hanging motor housing and a hanging bearing housing, each fixedly attached to rods and removably attached to two standards, and each removably attached to a base; a method of cooking food utilizing a self adjusting rotisserie. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141145 | CHEESE AND METHODS OF MAKING SUCH CHEESE - Methods for preparing cheese are provided that involve combining a slurry with a cheese precursor to form an admixture that is subsequently processed to form the cheese product. The slurry typically includes a liquid such as water, milk and/or cream and one or more ingredients that are useful for inclusion in the final cheese product. Systems for preparing such slurries and cheese products are also provided. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141146 | GEL COMPOSITION - A composition in the form of a gel for preparing a food product, the composition comprising water, flavourings, salt and gelling agents, where the gelling agents comprise at least agar and xanthan. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141147 | CONFECTIONERY PRODUCT COMPRISING AGGLOMERATED OIL POWDER - The present invention relates to a solid confectionery product comprising pressure agglomerated powder ingredients, wherein said powder ingredients comprise an oil powder, the use of an oil powder for the preparation of a solid confectionery product, and processes for the preparation of a solid confectionery product compacting or shaping the ingredients including an oil powder by a pressure agglomeration process. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141148 | LETTUCE VARIETY 45-171 RZ - The present invention relates to a | 2014-05-22 |
20140141149 | Daily all foods - The composition and process of a set of food products whereas each individual food product is composed from ingredients within a specific food group, which are measured and processed to a full day's supply according to USDA Dietary Guidelines, sold individually or in a box of seven for the week. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141150 | Mrs. Stallworth's 10 Minute Collard Greens Seasoning Mix - The present invention provides method and ingredients to prepare collard greens in 10 minutes. First bring approximately three cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Then adds approximately one eighth cup of oil along with a package of seasoning mix. Next, the cook adds approximately two pounds or three bunches of cut collard greens to the boiling water. The cook stirs the greens continuously for approximately ten minutes and then places the cooked greens in a serving dish or bowl. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141151 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A COMESTIBLE BAKED PRODUCT IN COMPLEX SHAPES USING CAST MOLDING - A system and method for producing a comestible baked product in complex shapes using cast molding. Embodiments generally include a first part and a second part, the first part being made up of at least two or more component pieces, then, the first part is detachably coupled to the second part creating an outer surface and an inner surface which create a contiguous internal hollow space that extends from the first piece to the second piece in the form of a three dimensional shape, and a means for supporting the unitary mold in a special and beneficial baking orientation. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141152 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PROMOTING THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF SCAFFOLDS FOR TISSUE ENGINEERING - Aspects of the disclosure relate to synthetic tissue or organ scaffolds and methods and compositions for promoting or maintaining their structural integrity. Aspects of the disclosure are useful to prevent scaffold damage (e.g., delamination) during or after implantation into a host. Aspects of the disclosure are useful to stabilize tissue or organ scaffolds that include electrospun fibers. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141153 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CONDUCTIVE PASTE - A method of manufacturing a conductive paste comprising steps of: (a) preparing 5 to 60 parts by weight of an organic medium comprising, (i) 2 to 20 parts by weight of an organic polymer; and (ii) 3 to 40 parts by weight of a solvent comprising propylene glycol phenyl ether (PPh) and a dibasic ester (DBE) comprising one or more of dimethyl adipate, dimethyl glutarate or dimethyl succinate, wherein dimethyl succinate is not more than 1 wt % based on the weight of DBE, and wherein the mixing ratio of PPh and DBE is determined according to a desired viscosity at a desired shear rate, and (b) dispersing 40 to 95 parts by weight of a conductive powder into the organic medium. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141154 | VAPOR DEPOSITION APPARATUS, METHOD OF FORMING THIN FILM USING THE SAME AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DISPLAY APPARATUS - A vapor deposition apparatus in which a deposition process is performed by moving a substrate, the vapor deposition apparatus including a supply unit that injects at least one raw material gas towards the substrate, and a blocking gas flow generation unit that is disposed corresponding to the supply unit and generates a gas-flow that blocks a flow of the raw material gas. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141155 | METHOD OF FORMING ELECTRIC WIRING USING INKJET PRINTING AND INKJET PRINTING APPARATUS - A method of forming an electric wiring includes forming a trench on a substrate and ejecting first ink and second ink into the trench. The second ink contains a conductive material. The method includes heating the substrate to sinter the second ink such that a tunnel is formed in a lower portion of the trench by evaporation of the first ink, and the conductive material forms the electric wiring in an upper portion of the trench. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141156 | METHOD OF FORMING ELECTRIC WIRING USING INKJET PRINTING - Disclosed is a method of forming an electric wiring using inkjet printing. The method includes forming a main trench and first and second guide trenches on a substrate. The first and second guide trenches are disposed at opposite sides of the main trench. The method includes ejecting ink into the main trench, the ink including a conductive material. The method also includes heating the substrate to sinter the ink such that the electric wiring is formed an upper portion of the main trench, and contract the ink such that a tunnel is formed in a lower portion of the main trench. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141157 | CHEMICAL PROTECTION OF METAL SURFACE - An electrochemical cell includes an anode having a metal material having an oxygen containing layer. The electrochemical cell also includes a cathode and an electrolyte. The anode includes a chemically bonded protective layer formed by reacting a D or P block precursor with the oxygen containing layer. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141158 | POWDER DEPOSITION APPARATUS AND POWDER DEPOSITION METHOD - There is provided a powder deposition apparatus including a drum-like rotating body disposed in a vacuum container and configured to rotate in a vertical direction, a deposition source disposed inside the drum-like rotating body, a tubular powder supplying/recovering member disposed close to an inner wall of the drum-like rotating body and configured to recover powder coming through an upper face and to supply the powder to the inner wall through a lower face, and a lid member provided in a vicinity of the lower face of the powder supplying/recovering member and configured to supply the powder to the inner wall through the lower face of the powder supplying/recovering member by being allowed in an open state and to accumulate the powder coming in the powder supplying/recovering member through the upper face by being allowed in a closed state. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141159 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ADHESIVE TAPE - The present invention relates to a method for producing an adhesive tape ( | 2014-05-22 |
20140141160 | SEAMLESS REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANEL - A method of making a structural insulated panel includes providing a core of thermally insulating material having a first side and a second side, mixing a concrete material comprising calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cement and reinforcing material, and applying a first skin of the concrete material while wet onto the first side of the core. The first skin is allowed to at least partially cure, thereby bonding the first skin to the first side of the core without a separate adhesive or binder apart from the concrete material. A second skin of the concrete material may be applied while wet onto the second side of the core, and the second skin may be allowed to at least partially cure, thereby bonding the second skin to the second side of the core without a separate adhesive or binder apart from the concrete material. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141161 | SPRAYABLE FLAME RESISTANT POLYURETHANE COATING COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a flexible polyurethane coating composition for application, preferably by spraying, to a substrate to protect and or improve the properties of the substrate. Specifically, the coating composition is a reactive polyurethane formulation which forms an elastomeric polyurethane coating with improved flammability properties. The reactive formulation comprises an A side comprising an isocyanate prepolymer with optional flame retardant compounds and a B side comprising a dispersion of red phosphorous, with optional additional flame retardant compounds, in an aromatic polyester polyol. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141162 | Dust Suppression Formulas Using Plasticized Cellulose Ethers - A method of treating a plurality of fines of a dusting material to prevent emanation of dust from the dusting material is described. An aqueous solution comprising a mixture of soluble non-ionic cellulose ether, a plasticizer, and a surfactant is provided. The aqueous solution is applied to a dusting material comprising a plurality of fines. The dusting material is transferred during the applying step from a first location to a second location as the aqueous solution is applied to the plurality of fines. The dusting material is mixed with the aqueous solution to coat the plurality of fines with the aqueous solution. The treated dusting material is accumulated into a mass of the material subsequent to the applying step wherein the aqueous solution is substantially evenly distributed throughout an interior portion of the mass of the treated dusting material. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141163 | METHOD OF SYNTHESIZING HOLLOW SILICA FROM SODIUM SILICATE - Disclosed is a method of synthesizing hollow silica having the size of micrometers from sodium silicate. The method includes fabricating a polystyrene organic template from polystyrene latex, (B) cleaning the polystyrene organic template, (C) exchanging media by using a water-base medium, introducing the cleaned polystyrene organic template and sodium silicate, and preparing a silica-coated organic template by performing an acidic hydrolysis reaction, and (D) cleaning the silica-coated organic template included in the water-base medium by using water. The size of the organic template is adjusted by controlling an amount of introduced AIBN included when the organic template is fabricated. The cleaning of the organic template is preferably performed by using water (H | 2014-05-22 |
20140141164 | Systems and Methods Implementing Layers of Metallic Glass-Based Materials - Systems and methods in accordance with embodiments of the invention implement layers of metallic glass-based materials. In one embodiment, a method of fabricating a layer of metallic glass includes: applying a coating layer of liquid phase metallic glass to an object, the coating layer being applied in a sufficient quantity such that the surface tension of the liquid phase metallic glass causes the coating layer to have a smooth surface; where the metallic glass has a critical cooling rate less than 1000 K/s; and cooling the coating layer of liquid phase metallic glass to form a layer of solid phase metallic glass. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141165 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MOLYBDENUM OXIDE-CONTAINING THIN FILM, STARTING MATERIAL FOR FORMING MOLYBDENUM OXIDE-CONTAINING THIN FILM, AND MOLYBDENUM AMIDE COMPOUND - Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a molybdenum oxide-containing thin film, involving vaporizing a starting material for forming a thin film containing a compound represented by the following general formula (I) to give vapor containing a molybdenum amide compound, introducing the obtained vapor onto a substrate, and further introducing an oxidizing gas to cause decomposition and/or a chemical reaction to form a thin film on the substrate. In the formula, R | 2014-05-22 |
20140141166 | ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING WITH POLYAMIDE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS - A consumable material for use in an additive manufacturing system, the consumable filament comprising a polyamide blend of at least one semi-crystalline polyamide, and at least one amorphous polyamide that is substantially miscible with the at least one semi-crystalline polyamide, and a physical geometry configured to be received by the additive manufacturing system for printing a three-dimensional part from the consumable material in a layer-by-layer manner using an additive manufacturing technique. The consumable material is preferably capable of printing three-dimensional parts having good part strengths and ductilities, and low curl. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141167 | POLYMER TIPS - Polymer Pen Lithography materials that retain the simplicity characteristic for the fabrication of poly(dimethyl siloxane) tip arrays while preserving the control over feature dimensions and to understand the role of the mechanical properties of the different materials on Polymer Pen Lithography printing. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141168 | Additive Manufacturing with Polyamide Consumable Materials - A consumable material for use in an additive manufacturing system, the consumable filament comprising a polyamide blend of at least one semi-crystalline polyamide, and at least one amorphous polyamide that is substantially miscible with the at least one semi-crystalline polyamide, and a physical geometry configured to be received by the additive manufacturing system for printing a three-dimensional part from the consumable material in a layer-by-layer manner using an additive manufacturing technique. The consumable material is preferably capable of printing three-dimensional parts having good part strengths and ductilities, and low curl. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141169 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING ORGANIC RESIST ADHESION TO A COPPER OR COPPER ALLOY SURFACE - The present invention relates to a method for increasing the adhesion of organic resist materials on copper or copper alloy surfaces. The copper or copper alloy surface is contacted with an aqueous adhesion promoting solution comprising at least one organic acid, a peroxide compound and optionally one or more substances selected from the group consisting of urea, derivatives thereof and water-soluble polymers. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141170 | OXIDE FILM DEPOSITION METHOD AND OXIDE FILM DEPOSITION DEVICE - The present invention provides a method for forming an oxide film by which normal formation of an oxide film is always achieved without receiving an influence of a change in the atmosphere, a metal oxide film having a low resistance can be formed, and a high efficiency of film formation is obtained. In the present invention, a raw material solution containing an alkyl compound is formed into a mist and ejected to a substrate ( | 2014-05-22 |
20140141171 | SUPPORT STRUCTURES AND METHODS - A support structure includes a first layer of foam material and a second layer of elastomeric gel material. In accordance with one example, the first layer of foam material includes a first side with a plurality of protrusions and a plurality of channels with the second layer of elastomeric gel material disposed within the plurality of channels. In accordance with another example, the first layer of foam material includes a first side with a plurality of protrusions and a network of channels surrounding at least one of the plurality of protrusions with the second layer of elastomeric gel material disposed within the network of channels. A third layer extends over the first support surface of the protrusions and the second support surface of the second layer of gel material. In accordance with yet another example, the first layer of foam material includes a first side with a plurality of protrusions extending through corresponding Shapertures of the second layer. In accordance with further examples, methods of making a support structure with a first layer of foam material and a second layer of elastomeric gel material are provided. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141172 | METALLOPHOBIC THERMALLY APPLIED CERAMIC MATERIALS - Metal substrates coated with ceramics and resistant to attack by molten metal. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141173 | METHOD OF APPLYING A COATING TO A PERFORATED SUBSTRATE - The present invention provides a method of applying a coating to a perforated substrate, the method comprising: (a) providing a perforated substrate having a substrate first surface, a substrate second surface and one or more perforations traversing the substrate from the first surface to the second surface; (b) bringing the substrate first surface into contact with a perforation blocking solid; (c) applying a metallic thermal spray coating composition to the substrate second surface using a thermal spray technique; and (d) separating the perforation blocking solid from the substrate first surface to provide a substrate having a metallic thermal spray coating disposed upon the substrate second surface and wherein the perforations are not occluded by the metallic thermal spray coating. Among its many other uses, the method is also useful for applying thermal spray coatings to the interior surface of valve cages used in flow control valves. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141174 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A THERMAL BARRIER COATED ARTICLE - A method of manufacturing a thermal barrier coated article including: forming an article having a first and second surface, the article having projections extending from the first surface away from the first and second surface, each projection having a first end adjacent the first surface and a second end remote from the first surface, each projection having a blind passage extending therethrough from the second surface through the article towards the second end of the projection, the blind passage in the projection being closed at the second end of the projection, depositing a thermal barrier coating on the first surface around each of the projections and on the second ends, removing the thermal barrier coating from the second ends, and removing the second end of each projection to form a passage through the projection extending from the second surface through the article to the second end of the projection. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141175 | VIBRATION DAMPING COATING - A method is disclosed for applying a vibration-damping surface to an article. The method includes providing a coating material comprising a ceramic, metallic or cermet material and a viscoelastic glass frit and plasma spraying the coating material onto an article. The coating material forms a plurality of ceramic, metallic or cermet microstructures having voids with the viscoelastic glass frit distributed to interact with the voids to provide vibration damping. Also disclosed are plasma spray coatings for damping vibrations that includes a ceramic-glass frit composite coating capable of reducing resonant vibrations in a substrate at temperatures between 700° F. to 1500° F. and said plasma spray coating as a coating on a substrate. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141176 | NANOPARTICLE-ONLY LAYER BY LAYER SURFACE MODIFICATION OF SUBSTRATE MEMBRANE - Method and system for fabricating a thin film composite including providing a porous polymeric substrate membrane having a surface. At least one polyelectrolyte later can be deposited onto the surface of the substrate membrane, which can impart a charge to the surface. The substrate membrane can be immersed into a bath including a nanoparticle solution, thereby depositing at least one nanoparticle-only layer on the substrate membrane to form a thin film composite. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141177 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF DEPOSITION MATERIAL, MANUFACTURING APPARATUS OF DEPOSITION MATERIAL, ELECTRON BEAM IRRADIATION DEPOSITION METHOD AND DEPOSITION MATERIAL FOR ELECTRON BEAM IRRADIATION DEPOSITION - There is provided a manufacturing method of a deposition material, including immersing at least one kind of powder in liquid, and after the immersing, vaporizing the liquid to solidify the powder as a deposition material for electron beam irradiation deposition. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141178 | COLOR MATERIAL DISPERSION LIQUID, COLOR RESIN COMPOSITION FOR COLOR FILTERS, COLOR FILTER, LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE AND ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DISPLAY DEVICE - A color material dispersion liquid comprising a color material represented by the following general formula (I), a dispersant, and a solvent having a solubility of the color material of 0.1 (mg/10 g solvent) or less at 23° C., | 2014-05-22 |
20140141179 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING IMPROVED FEATHERS AND IMPROVED FEATHERS THERETO - The invention relates to a method of producing improved feathers (including down feathers) by coating said feathers with coating materials via plasma deposition resulting in coated feathers and down feathers with improved properties such as moisture resistance, hydrophobicity, fill power (loft), and other improved characteristics. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141180 | TEMPORARY TATTOO FACIAL HAIR - The present invention is directed towards a temporary tattoo. In embodiments of the present invention the temporary tattoo is shaped in the form of a variety of mustaches, goatees, soul patches, sideburns, beards, or in the shape of facial hair that may not be possible with actual facial hair; which may also comprise a variety of designs, graphics, symbols, signs, badges, insignias, logos, emblems, patterns, figures, characters, or combinations thereon. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141181 | PROCESS FOR FORMING RAINBOW AND HOLOGRAM IMAGES ON PAPERS - A process is provided for embossing a fibrous sheet with rainbow or hologram images, without the use of elevated temperatures, or the use of pre-wetting or softening agents. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141182 | IDENTIFICATION DEVICE HAVING ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES - An identification device, preferably a wristband or adhesive label, is configured to receive identifying indicia by means of a direct thermal printer. A direct thermal layer includes antimicrobial particles embedded therein and is exposed, i.e., does not have a protective overcoat or varnish covering the direct thermal layer. The antimicrobial particles increase the surface available silver ions and are preferably formed of an aqueous dispersion of silver chloride-coated titanium dioxide particles. The antimicrobial particles may also be formed of an inorganic silver-containing compound such as silver zirconium phosphates or a silver substituted zeolite. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141183 | Ornamental Surround for Plants, Trees, and Post - An ornamental surround is positioned around the base of an upright structure, such as a plant, shrub, tree, post, or pole. When assembled, the ornamental surround has the outward appearance of a plant pot or planter. Further provided is a combination comprising the ornamental surround, a kit comprising the ornamental surround, and a method of installing the ornamental surround around the base of an upright structure. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141184 | BOWL-SHAPED STRUCTURE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME, AND BOWL ARRAY - The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a bowl-shaped structure, a bowl-shaped structure manufactured thereby, and a bowl array using the bowl-shaped structure, wherein the method for manufacturing the bowl-shaped structure comprises the following steps: putting into contact a first substrate, on which a particle alignment layer is formed, and a second substrate so as to transfer the particle alignment layer to the second substrate; forming a particle-thin film complex by coating the particle alignment layer that is transferred on the second substrate with a thin film formation substance; removing a portion of the thin film formation substance from the complex to expose particles, and then removing the exposed particles to form a template having a hole; and forming the bowl-shaped structure by coating a first substance on the surface of the hole of the template and then removing the template. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141185 | HOT MELT ASSIST WATERBORNE ADHESIVES AND USE THEREOF - A hot melt assist waterborne adhesive having high amplitude bead profile and higher heat resistance is provided. The hot melt assist waterborne adhesive includes an emulsion polymer, a preservative, a plurality of pre-expanded hollow microspheres and water. The hot melt assist waterborne adhesive is suitable as a partial or complete replacement to hot melt adhesives for use in converting paper and packaging process. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141186 | PRINTABLE COATING - A primer-less coating composition for facestock comprises: a binder being a water-dispersible polymer; an ethylenically unsaturated compound which is aqueous-dispersible and miscible with or bonded to said water-dispersible polymer, wherein said ethylenically unsaturated compound is able to form a covalent bond with an ink; and a crosslinker, wherein said crosslinker is suitable for binding the coating to the facestock. The coating composition may be applied to a substrate to form a printable film. A printed film in accordance with the invention may be used in a label, for example for use on a container such as a bottle. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141187 | FLEXIBLE MATERIAL AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - An article includes a polymeric blend of a polyolefin, a styrenic based block copolymer, and a plasticizer, wherein the article has a cold temperature brittleness point of at least about −80° C., such as at least about −90° C., or even as low as about −110° C., as measured by ASTM D746. In an embodiment, the article is a flexible tube. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141188 | HALOGEN-FREE RETARDANT ACRYLIC RESIN AND MOLDED ARTICLE - Disclosed is a halogen-free retardant acrylic resin, including a copolymer of an acrylate monomer (I) and a phosphorus-containing monomer (II), wherein R1 is H or methyl; R2 is H, alkyl, ester, alkyl ester, aryl, or heteroaryl, and R3 is H or methyl, and X is (CH | 2014-05-22 |
20140141189 | POLYPROPYLENE AND POLYLACTIC ACID BLENDS OF INJECTION STRETCH BLOW MOLDING APPLICATIONS - Injection stretch blow molded (ISBM) articles containing a bio-based polymers and methods of forming the same are described herein. The method generally includes providing a propylene-based polymer; contacting the propylene-based polymer with polylactic acid to form a polymeric blend; injection molding the blend into a preform; and stretch-blowing the preform into an article. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141190 | METHOD OF REPAIRING COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND COMPOSITE MATERIAL - A method of repairing a composite material is provided in which a frustum-shaped portion of a composite material is removed, and the composite material and a repair material are bonded with each other while evacuating. The repair method includes step S | 2014-05-22 |
20140141191 | Hydrophobic and Oleophobic Encapsulation Material with Alternating Layers - An encapsulation material is described that prevents moisture or oily substances from penetrating into a protected region or device. The encapsulation material includes alternating layers of a hydrophobic and oleophobic first layer and a hydrophilic second layer. The second hydrophilic layer traps water molecules, preventing them from migrating. By alternating hydrophobic/oleophobic layers with hydrophilic layers (including hydrophobic layers having a thickness of approximately that of a water molecule or a hydroxyl ion), the encapsulation material forms multiple, finite energetic wells at the hydrophilic layers. These potential wells confine water molecules, oxygen molecules, and hydroxyl ions preventing migration of through the encapsulation material. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141192 | Energy-Efficient Film - An energy-efficient film is provided. The film includes a first transparent substrate, a second transparent substrate, a liquid crystal layer provided between the first transparent substrate and the second transparent substrate, and a gasket provided on an outer edge of the liquid crystal layer. The gasket may also be provided on outer edges of the first transparent substrate and the second transparent substrate. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141193 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A CURVED PREPREG STRIP - The present invention relates to a method of forming a curved prepreg strip or sheet, especially for use in fabricating a composite component. The method includes providing a strip or sheet of prepreg material having reinforcing fibres and drawing or conveying the prepreg material in a travel direction, wherein the material is drawn or conveyed in the travel direction at a speed which differs across a width of the strip or sheet transverse to the travel direction. Similarly, the invention relates to an apparatus for forming a curved prepreg strip or sheet, having: a mechanism for drawing or conveying a strip or sheet of prepreg material in a travel direction, wherein the mechanism is configured to draw or convey the strip or sheet of prepreg material in the travel direction at a speed which differs across a width of the strip or sheet transverse to the travel direction. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141194 | COVER PANEL FOR AN APPLIANCE - A cover assembly for an appliance includes a glass panel having an outer surface and an inner surface. The glass panel has a side perimeter edge about a periphery of the glass panel and extending between the inner surface and a rounded outer perimeter edge of the glass panel. The rounded outer perimeter edge of the glass panel is exposed when the cover assembly is normally mounted at an appliance. The rounded outer perimeter edge of the glass panel comprises a rounded surface established between the outer surface and the side perimeter edge. At least one attachment element is configured for engaging a corresponding structure of the appliance when the cover assembly is disposed at the appliance. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141195 | FIXED ARRAY ACFs WITH MULTI-TIER PARTIALLY EMBEDDED PARTICLE MORPHOLOGY AND THEIR MANUFACTURING PROCESSES - An anisotropic conductive film (ACF) comprising: (a) an adhesive layer having a substantially uniform thickness; and (b) a plurality of conductive particles individually adhered to the adhesive layer, wherein the conductive particles include a first non-random array of particle sites partially embedded at a first depth within the adhesive layer and a second fixed non-random array or dispersion of conductive particles partially embedded at a second depth or a dispersion of conductive particles fully embedded within the adhesive layer, wherein the first depth and the second depth are distinctly different. The ACF may be supplied as a sheet, a continuous film or as a roll and the multi-tier morphology may be present throughout the length of the product or in select areas. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141196 | INJECTION MOLD AND INJECTION-MOLDED PART - There is disclosed an injection mold which may allow for a uniform flow front of the thermo-plastic melt during the injection mold process. Further, a corresponding injection-molded part is disclosed. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141197 | OPEN PERFORATED MATERIAL AND METHOD OF IMAGING TO FORM A VISION CONTROL PANEL - An open perforated assembly typically includes a film layer ( | 2014-05-22 |
20140141198 | CUSHIONED MAT WITH APERTURED FOAM - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a cushioned mat configured for use in environments where water may come into contact with the cushioned mat, such as in a household bathroom. According to various embodiments, the cushioned mat includes a foam layer configured to act as a cushioning material. To improve the drying performance of the mat, the foam layer is apertured. In addition, various embodiments of the cushioned mat may be provided with a surface layer of face fabric and a backing layer configured for reducing slippage of the mat against a support surface. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141199 | Layered Insulation System - A layered insulation system comprising one or more layers. A variety of types of layers can be used in conjunction with one another to deliver a range of desired Low-E and/or Low-U insulation properties and/or venting choices. Some types of layers can be foam layers with foam that inhibits heat conjunction interspersed with microparticles and/or nanoparticles that reflect, scatter, abate, and/or negate infrared radiation (IR) wavelengths, including dampening “Ideal Model Matrix” vibrations to inhibit heat flux through an IR opaque system. Other layers can be Low-E layers, Low-U layers, primarily empty layers, and/or other types of layers. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141200 | Plastic Tiles for Use on Vessels - A tile element for use in technical wet areas on vessels with a slip resistant surface with a first macroscopic waviness and a microscopic roughness, a rectangular shape designed for grouted laying of several tiles in an abutting arrangement, and a lower adhesion surface is provided. A method for producing a slip resistant vessel floor covering for technical wet areas is also provided. The tile element consists of plastics and is produced from at least two different raw materials in a chemical cross-linking reaction. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141201 | BODY MADE OF A CERAMIC MATERIAL - Body made of a ceramic material, the body having as an integral part thereof a surface region reaching from the surface of the body down to a predetermined depth. According to the invention, the surface region is enriched with a calcium component thereby forming a hydrophilic surface area. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141202 | Screen Protection Application Film - A screen protection application film, includes a protection film ( | 2014-05-22 |
20140141203 | NONWOVEN SANITARY TISSUE PRODUCTS COMPRISING A WOVEN SURFACE PATTERN - Nonwoven sanitary tissue products having a woven surface pattern that provides the nonwoven sanitary tissue product with a woven appearance and a method for making such sanitary tissue products are provided. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141204 | NON-SLIP SUPPORTIVE CARPET UNDERLAY - A multilayered carpet cushion underlay structure is provided having a primary sheet of resilient viscoelastic polyurethane foam adhered to a non-woven fabric carrier. The composite material additionally features a subjacent surface having an arrangement of polymeric fictionalizing projections that provide optimal resistance to slippage. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141205 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CONVERSION ELEMENT, AND CONVERSION ELEMENT - A method for producing a conversion element for an optical and/or optoelectronic component is provided. The method may include at least: providing a transparent substrate, applying a layer, which contains powdered glass solder, vitrifying the layer by a first temperature treatment, whereby the glass solder of the layer is vitrified and thus converted into a transparent glass material having little intrinsic coloration, applying a phosphor-containing material to the layer, and performing a second temperature treatment, whereby phosphor of the phosphor-containing material sinks into the glass material of the layer. | 2014-05-22 |
20140141206 | GLAZING FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - The invention relates to a laminated glass panel for an automobile, having a curved shape resulting from the assembly of a first glass sheet, which is curved before said assembly, with an intermediate thermoplastic sheet and a second glass sheet, the thickness of which does not exceed one third of that of the first sheet, the second glass sheet not being curved, or having a curvature that is substantially smaller than that of the first sheet before the assembly thereof with the latter and the intermediate thermoplastic sheet. | 2014-05-22 |