26th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 55 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100167864 | TORQUE TRANSMISSION UNIT - The invention relates to a torque transmission unit for a motor vehicle with a permanently driven primary axle and a switchable secondary axle, comprising a first connecting part and a second connecting part. The invention furthermore comprises several lamellas that are divided into primary lamellas and secondary lamellas in an alternating arrangement. The unit further comprises a planetary gear system, comprising an at least first gear element, rotationally connected with the first connection part, a second gear element, rotationally connected with the second connection part, and a third gear element, rotationally connected with the primary lamellas. The secondary lamellas are rotationally connected with the first connection part, the second connection part or with a stationary housing part. The torque transmission unit further comprises at least one electric coil for producing a magnetic field, acting on a magnetorheoplogical medium, wherein each primary lamella and secondary lamella is surrounded at least on two sides by the magnetorheological medium. The planetary gear system induces a torque of the primary lamellas into acceleration with a turning movement of the second connecting part in relation to the first connecting part. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167865 | TRANSMISSION UNIT, PARTICULARLY MULTI-RANGE TRANSMISSION - The invention relates to a transmission unit ( | 2010-07-01 |
20100167866 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - An automatic transmission in which first to third clutches which can couple an input shaft to a first element of a first multiple planetary gear set and second and fourth elements of the second multiple planetary gear set, respectively, are arranged on a front side of the first multiple planetary gear set. Thus, it is possible to prevent a situation in which disengaging of the third clutch in the first speed causes the fourth element of the first multiple planetary gear set to rotate in reverse and generate a large relative rotation with the first element. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167867 | Planetary Gear Device - A planetary gear device having a novel planetary gear mechanism, the device being capable of solving problems of conventional devices. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167868 | Friction type continuously variable transmission - There is provided a pressing device ( | 2010-07-01 |
20100167869 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A HYBRID DRIVE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - In a method for operating a hybrid drive of a vehicle having at least one internal combustion engine and at least one first electric machine as drive machines of a first drive train of the vehicle, and an associated first transmission, the total torque of the drive machines is adapted in a shifting operation of the transmission in order to reduce the load at the transmission and/or in order to modify rotational speeds according to the new transmission ratio, and/or the torque gradient of the drive machines is restricted to a specifiable, maximum torque gradient of the resulting total torque of the drive machines of the first drive train in a transition between acceleration operation and trailing throttle operation. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167870 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE COUPLING AND THE DECOUPLING OF THE FIRST MOTOR AND SECOND MOTOR OF A PARALLEL HYBRID MOTIVE POWER GROUP - The invention relates to a method for controlling the coupling and the decoupling of the first motor and of the second motor of a parallel hybrid motive power group comprising a first motor ( | 2010-07-01 |
20100167871 | Control device - A control device includes a differential rotation obtaining unit; a direct-coupling control unit that decreases the differential rotation speed by increasing an engagement pressure of the direct-coupling clutch at a normal pressure increase rate determined depending on a traveling state of a vehicle so as to change the direct-coupling clutch from a released state to an engaged state; and a pressure increase control unit that changes to a rapid pressure increase rate larger than the normal pressure increase rate for increasing the engagement pressure by the direct-coupling control unit when the differential rotation speed becomes equal to or smaller than a predetermined pressure increase permission threshold in a state that an accelerator opening of the vehicle decreases. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167872 | VEHICLE DRIVE APPARATUS - A vehicle drive apparatus for supplying oil pressure to a hydraulic servo at restart of an engine. The vehicle drive apparatus includes an accumulator that accumulates the oil pressure, an electromagnetic switching valve that retains oil pressure of the accumulator when an oil pump is stopped, a switching valve control unit that controls opening and closing of the electromagnetic switching valve, and a restart determining unit that determines whether or not to restart the vehicle drive source from a stopped state. When it is determined by the restart determining unit to restart the vehicle drive source, the switching valve control unit is started so as to supply the oil pressure accumulated in the accumulator to the hydraulic servo. As a result, engine friction engagement elements are quickly engaged to enable starting of a vehicle. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167873 | Engine Control Device, And Its Control Method - A first target engine speed Nh and a high-speed control field F | 2010-07-01 |
20100167874 | Vehicle drive unit - A vehicle drive unit includes a clutch pressure control valve that controls hydraulic pressure for operating the clutch; a clutch control valve that is provided in a first oil passage between the clutch pressure control valve and the clutch, and that controls hydraulic pressure in an engagement state between full engagement and disengagement of the clutch; a second oil passage that bypasses the clutch control valve and that is arranged parallel to the first oil passage; and a shift valve that connects, to an oil passage connected to the clutch, the first oil passage when controlling the engagement state between full engagement and disengagement of the clutch, and the second oil passage when not controlling the engagement state between full engagement and disengagement of the clutch. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167875 | CHASING TRAINING DEVICE - An athletic training device to develop speed and agility. A robot can be programmed or remote controlled to move in an erratic manner so that it can be chased by an athlete. An on-board shut-off unit stops the device when it is removed by the athlete chasing the device. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167876 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION BASED EXERCISE BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - An RFID-based exercise behavior management system is disclosed. The system comprises an RFID tag, a front-end subsystem and a back-end subsystem. The RFID tag contains a unique identification for a participant and is carried by or implanted in the participant whose exercise behavior can be recorded automatically when he is engaging exercise in the field where the front-end subsystem is installed. The backend subsystem enables the recorded exercise behavior to be accessed ubiquitously and to be delivered to related personnel. Thus this invention helps any health promoting agent in realizing and developing trackable exercise programs. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167877 | Adaptive motion exercise device with oscillating track - An exercise device includes a first foot link and a second foot link. The first foot link has a first portion and a second portion linearly guided along a first axis. The first portion of the first foot link is pivotable about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. The second portion is pivotable of the first foot link is pivotable about an oscillating third axis perpendicular to the first axis. The second foot link has a first portion and a second portion linearly guided along a fourth axis parallel to the first axis. The second portion of the second foot link is pivotable about a fifth axis perpendicular to the fourth axis. The first portion of the second foot link is pivotable about an oscillating sixth axis perpendicular to the fourth axis. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167878 | Exercise device with gliding footlink pivot guide - An exercise device includes a foot link that glides between a set of guides. At least one guide of the set of guides pivots to raise and lower the foot link. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167879 | Roller Supported Pedal Arm Elliptical - A base assembly supports the elliptical walking exercise machine on a floor. A base upper pivot connects a right handle and a left handle to the base assembly. The base upper pivot provides a pendulum like motion for the right handle and left handle. The right handle and left handle are above the base upper pivot. A right third link connected below the right handle and a left third link are connected below the left handle. The right third link and the left third link are substantially upright and are provided a pendulum like motion about the base upper pivot. The right third link having a right bottom end and the left third link having a left bottom end. A right second pivot is connected at the right bottom end and a left second pivot is connected a left bottom end. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167880 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus is disclosed herein, including a frame, a rotating assembly, two supporting rods, two swing arms, two links, and two pedals. The front ends of the supporting rods are connected respectively to two connecting points of the rotating assembly, and the rear end of each supporting rod moves back and forth along a corresponding track. The front ends of the links are connected respectively at two swing ends of the swing arms. Each pedal is mounted at the rear end of a corresponding link and pivotally coupled to a corresponding supporting member. The distance between the bottom of a circular path of the connecting points and the tracks is smaller than 10 cm. The length of the supporting rod is smaller than two times diameter of the circular path. The longitudinal horizontal distance between the front edge of the closed path and the rear edge of the circular path is smaller than 20 cm. The rear ends of the supporting rods are located between the front ends and rear ends of the pedals. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167881 | Crank mechanism and bicycle incorporating same - A crank mechanism useful on a bicycle or an exercise machine utilizing a pair of crank arms. A crank arm is attached to a crankshaft so that it can turn the crankshaft in either direction but is free to move through a defined angle about the crankshaft between positions of oppositely driving engagement with the crankshaft. The mechanism can be used in training athletes. In one embodiment the mechanism can be used to aid a bicyclist in maintaining an aerodynamic posture. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167882 | Sports Board Simulator - A sports board simulator ( | 2010-07-01 |
20100167883 | Exercise device with adaptive curved track motion - An exercise device reciprocates footpads along curved tracks having first pivotally supported ends and second ends that are alternately raised and lowered with respect to one another. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167884 | RESISTANCE TRAINING EXERCISE DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A resistance training exercise device, system and method having at least one elastic, elongated and hollow cord with a tether secured to each end of the cord, a strain relief sleeve and a clip secured to the free end of each tether, each tether being secured to their respective end of the cord by a grommet, plug and sleeve and each clip preferably comprising an o-ring that receives the free end of the tether and a spring-loaded biasing flange for clipping onto a handle, strap or the cord itself. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167885 | RESISTANCE TRAINING EXERCISE DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A resistance training exercise device, system and method having at least one elastic, elongated and hollow cord with a tether secured to each end of the cord and a limit band in the 3 cord to limit the length that the cord may be stretched. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167886 | Exercise Pedal - An exercise pedal comprising: a plate member including a receiving cavity fixed on a bottom surface thereof, and the receiving cavity including a plurality of partitions to space a number of recesses; a seat formed in a semicircle shape to be vertically, upside down or horizontally retained to the recesses based on demands, such that the plate member and the two seats are capable of being used solely or together to vary different exercise motions. Furthermore, the seats are placed in the first recesses of the plate member to lower storing size and be portable easily. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167887 | Portable exercise, balance and flexibility device and method - A portable, free standing, exercise device for exercise, core strength, balance, and coordination training as well as general cardio vascular fitness and physical therapy. The exercise device includes a substantially rigid platform for supporting a user. Two spaced apart exercise arms extend upwards and away from the platform to respective rotatable grip assemblies. The exercise arms are attached to the platform through spring members that allow generally unrestrictive multi-axis movement relative to the platform and also maintain the exercise arms in a generally vertical position when not in use. The platform is designed to be used on any generally flat surface or alternatively can be placed on an unstable base to allow for a great challenge to the muscles and systems of balance. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167888 | MACHINE COMPRISING A MECHANICAL GUIDE ELEMENT FOR GUIDING THE DISPLACEMENT OF A FIRST AND A SECOND DEVICE - The invention relates to a machine comprising a mechanical guide element ( | 2010-07-01 |
20100167889 | CORE INTENDED TO BE USED AS A SUPPORT FOR A ROLL OF PAPER - A core intended to be used as a support for a roll of paper, especially toilet paper, is formed by winding at least one strip made of tissue, the strip being impregnated, at least locally, with starch so as to improve its stiffness. Thus configured, a core is provided having both a mechanical strength suitable for the envisaged use and a greatly improved ability to disintegrate relative to a cardboard core so as to allow it to be able to be disposed of directly in a toilet bowl without risk of blocking the soil pipe. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167890 | OA APPARATUS ROLLER - The invention offers an OA apparatus roller that has a surface layer formed by applying fluororesin and baking it, that has various excellent properties with-out impairing the parting ability and thermal conductivity, and that is suitable for mass production. An OA apparatus roller is produced by forming an elastic layer and a surface layer in this order on a core metal. In the roller, the surface layer is composed of a plurality of fluororesin layers and has a thickness of 6 to 30 μm. An OA apparatus roller has a structure in which of the multiple fluororesin layers forming the surface layer, at least one layer is a fluororesin layer containing filler. An OA apparatus roller has a structure in which of the multiple fluororesin layers forming the surface layer, the outer-most layer is a fluororesin layer containing no filler and at least one layer other than the outermost layer is a fluororesin layer containing filler. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167891 | SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SHEET PROCESSING METHOD - An apparatus compares, when executing a job using sheets of a first size and sheets of a second size having a greater width in a sheet conveyance direction than the first size, the width in the conveyance direction of the sheets of the first size with the folding width of the sheets of the second size. The apparatus controls execution of a job based on a comparison result between the width in the conveyance direction of the sheets of the first size and the folding width of the sheets of the second size. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167892 | Collapsible Bag for Dispensing Liquids, Method of Manufacturing, and Method of Use Thereof - A collapsible container having at least two opposed flexible walls, an opening through which liquid can be removed, and a flange around the opening. The inner surface of each of the two sidewalls and the internal surface of the spout flange preferably have depressions and raised areas between the depressions. Typically, the depressions are not continuous and the raised areas are continuous. The depressions of one wall or flange cooperate with the depressions on the opposed wall to form liquid flow pathways when the wall or flange contacts the opposed wall. The liquid flow pathways allow liquid to pass therethrough instead of being blocked by the contact between a wall or flange and the opposed wall. A method of use and a method of making the bag are also disclosed. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167893 | Method for manufacturing a bag pack - In an embodiment of the invention, a bottom seal of a plastic bag is strengthened by welding together 8 layers of plastic film. In one respect, an embodiment of the invention provides a method for manufacturing a bag pack that includes folding a 4-layered structure into an 8-layered structure, welding a bottom edge, and then unfolding the 8-layered structure before stacking 4-layered bags into a bag pack. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167894 | METHOD FOR ALTERING THE STORAGE CAPACITY OF A TUBULAR MESH BAG - It is disclosed a device ( | 2010-07-01 |
20100167895 | METHOD FOR CREATING A SINGLE CONTINUOUS WEB FROM WHICH TO FABRICATE MAILPIECES - A method for producing a continuous web of printed material for use in creating mailpieces. The continuous web has a width and a length, the length comprised of a series of attached sheets. The series of attached sheets are comprising envelope sheets and rectangular content pages. The content pages are rectangular in shape and may be oriented relative to the envelope sheets in a number of different configurations. In some configurations, two sets of content pages and/or envelope sheets can be printed across the width of the web. Sheets for forming business return envelopes may be printed in series with the content pages and envelope sheets. BREs may include individualized return addresses. A control code may be printed on one or more of the sheets for a given mailpiece, providing information for controlling assembly of the mailpiece. Two sets of sheets may be printed across the width of the web by printing content pages onto the continuous web such that two end-to-end content pages are printed across the width of the web. Positioning of mail content pages and envelope sheets for a given mailpiece may be optimized based on respective processing times determined for the system. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167896 | Method For Perforating Tissue Sheets - Curvilinear or other complex perforation patterns for paper products, such as paper towels and bath tissue, can be produced using a differential speed perforation nip formed between a rotating pattern roll and a moving anvil surface. The relative speed between the perforation elements on the surface of the pattern roll and the anvil surface shears the web at the perforation points. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167897 | STRUCTURE FOR FOLDING TRAYS OF A PAPER FOLDER - The present invention relates to a structure for folding trays of a paper folder and comprises a casing body which includes a case inside the shell of the casing body for installing various components inside; a feed paper tray mechanism pivotally installed inside the casing body, which includes a feed paper tray reaching into the casing body for keeping the paper to be folded; a feeding roller mechanism pivotally installed in the case of the casing body, which normally holds and presses against the paper in the feed paper tray to roll and feed the paper; a folding roller train pivotally installed inside the casing body to receive and fold the paper from the feeding roller mechanism in order; a folding tray mechanism consisting of sub-circular cylindrical folding trays that are fixed inside the casing body, which can adjust and decide the fold size according to fold types and work with the folding roller train to carry out folding of the paper; and a power mechanism that drives the feeding roller mechanism and rollers of the folding roller train to rotate at a proposed speed towards a certain direction. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167898 | RUCKERS CAPABLE OF RUCKING FIXED DIAMETER COVERINGS AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES, METHODS, SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS - Methods, apparatus and associated devices for rucking sleeves of covering material onto a chute body include a translating member disposed in a housing having an axis of movement configured to reciprocally translate a chute body about the axis of movement; and at least one gripping member disposed in the housing in cooperating alignment with the translating member. Each at least one gripping member has a gripping edge portion that defines a gripping surface. The at least one gripping member configured to reciprocally translate substantially orthogonal to the axis of movement. In operation, the at least one gripping member has an automated stroke cycle whereby the at least one gripping member is configured to travel inwardly a distance sufficient to snugly abut an outer surface of the chute body while the chute body travels in a first direction about the axis of movement and to travel outwardly a sufficient distance to prevent contact with the chute body while the chute body travels in a second opposing direction about the axis of movement. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167899 | SOLIDS DISCHARGE CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATOR WITH DISPOSABLE CONTACT ELEMENTS - A hermetically sealed solids discharge centrifugal separator exhibits low-shear filling, acceleration, and separation of feed material. The separator can be particularly useful for separation and recovery of sensitive solids such as chemical or biological substances. The separator accommodates disposable sample contacting elements to eliminate the need for clean-in-place and sterilize-in-place operations. Some embodiments of the separator feature dual solids discharge pistons, which fully optimize recovery of valuable solids. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167900 | Vertical plate centrifuge - A Microtiter plate centrifuge is disclosed. The centrifuge includes a motor assembly a shaft, extending vertically from the motor assembly, a rotor assembly, attached to the shaft, the rotor assembly including at least two slots, symmetrically positioned, with respect to the shaft and a channel corresponding to each of said slots. The channels extending from the rotor assembly are suitable for holding Microtiter plates in a vertical position. Also included is a bottom plate engaging a brake pad, which when engaged creates sufficient friction to halt rotation of the rotor assembly. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167901 | CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATOR AND A LIQUID PHASE DISCHARGE PORT MEMBER - A centrifugal separator ( | 2010-07-01 |
20100167902 | CENTRIFUGE HAVING A ROTOR HAVING HORIZONTAL AXIS OF ROTATION - A screw centrifuge includes a drum having a rotor. The drum includes two axial ends and a horizontal axis of rotation. A screw is arranged in the drum and configured to rotate relative to the drum at a speed different from a rotation speed of the drum. A bearing device is located at each axial end of the drum and is configured to bear the drum. A plurality of spring elements are configured for sprung support of the drum on a frame and at least one of the plurality of spring elements is located at each axial end of the drum. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167903 | TRANSPARENT, COLORLESS LOW-TITANIA BETA-QUARTZ GLASS-CERAMIC MATERIAL - The invention mainly relates to a transparent, essentially colorless/?β-quartz glass-ceramic material, the composition of which is free of As | 2010-07-01 |
20100167904 | POLARIZED GLASS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE POLARIZED GLASS - Provided is a method for manufacturing polarized glass, comprising forming a glass preform by melting glass that includes metal ions and halogen ions and then depositing metal halide particles in the glass in which the metal ions and the halogen ions are dispersed; forming a glass sheet containing extended metal halide particles that are obtained by extending the metal halide particles by performing thermal drawing on the glass preform at a prescribed temperature; annealing by heating the glass sheet to a temperature that is no greater than a transformation temperature of the glass and no less than a distortion temperature of the glass; and reducing the extended metal halide particles in the glass sheet that has undergone said annealing into extended metal particles. The glass preform formed in said forming a glass preform has a haze between 0.3% and 1.3% with respect to light in a wavelength region passed by a G filter. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167905 | MATRIX MATERIAL COMPRISING GRAPHITE AND AN INORGANIC BINDER SUITED FOR FINAL DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE, A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME AND ITS PROCESSING AND USE - A matrix material for safe temporary and/or ultimate disposal of radioactive wastes suitable for the embedment of radioactive wastes, contains graphite and at least inorganic binder which can be glass, aluminosilicate, silicate, borate and lead sulfide. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167906 | PROCESS OF MAKING A DENSE SYNTHETIC SILICA GLASS, A MUFFLE FURNACE FOR PERFORMING THE PROCESS, AND SILICA GLASS OBTAINED FROM SAID PROCESS - The process of making synthetic silica glass occurs in a combustion chamber of a muffle furnace. It includes producing a gas flow containing a fuel, an oxidizer, and a silicon compound that is converted by flame hydrolysis and/or by chemical oxidation to SiO | 2010-07-01 |
20100167907 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING TRANSPARENT POLYCRYSTALLINE ALUMINUM OXYNITRIDE - The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a transparent polycrystalline aluminum oxynitride. Aluminum oxynitride manufactured by prior art methods has a great number of porosities therein and thus has low transparency. The present invention is directed to solving such a problem. In the method of manufacturing aluminum oxynitride of the present invention, a sintering additive added to a source powder includes less than 0.5 wt. % MgO. Further, the source powder is presintered at 1550° C. to 1750° C. so that a relative density becomes 95% or more and is then resintered at 1900° C. or more so that a relative density higher than that of presintering can be accomplished. According to the present invention, a cubic-phased polycrystalline aluminum oxynitride ceramic can be obtained, wherein porosities therein are nearly eliminated and its substantial transparency becomes 95% or more. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167908 | DIELECTRIC PORCELAIN COMPOSITION FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC DEVICES - The invention intends to provide a dielectric porcelain composition for use in electronic devices, in which the relative dielectric constant εr is high, the Qf value is high and, the temperature coefficient τf can be controlled while maintaining the temperature coefficient τf at the resonant frequency small and the Qf value high. According to the invention, when, in an LnAlO | 2010-07-01 |
20100167909 | HOT AXIAL PRESSING METHOD - A hot axial pressing method for sintering a ceramic powder, particularly doped Gd2O2S, comprise the step of placing a first porous body ( | 2010-07-01 |
20100167910 | HEAVY OIL UPGRADE PROCESS INCLUDING RECOVERY OF SPENT CATALYST - A process to upgrade heavy oil and convert the heavy oil into lower boiling hydrocarbon products is provided. The process employs a catalyst slurry comprising catalyst particles with an average particle size ranging from 1 to 20 microns. In the upgrade process, spent slurry catalyst in heavy oil is generated as an effluent stream, which is subsequently recovered/separated from the heavy oil via membrane filtration. In one embodiment, residual hydrocarbons, i.e., heavy oil and solvent employed in the filtration for the heavy oil extraction are removed from the catalyst particles with the use of a cleaning solution comprising a sufficient amount of at least a surfactant for removing at least 90% of the hydrocarbons from the catalyst particles. In one embodiment, ultrasonic cleaning is also used for the removal of hydrocarbons. In another embodiment, a plasma source is employed for the volatization of the hydrocarbons. Valuable metals can be recovered from catalyst particles for subsequent re-use in a catalyst synthesis unit, generating a fresh slurry catalyst. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167911 | Catalyst regeneration - A method is disclosed for regenerating regenerating a used catalyst mixture comprising (i) an isomerization catalyst comprising magnesium oxide and (ii) a metathesis catalyst comprising an inorganic carrier and at least one of molybdenum oxide and tungsten oxide. The method comprises (a) decoking the used catalyst mixture in the presence of an oxygen-containing gas to produce a decoked catalyst mixture; and (b) contacting the decoked catalyst mixture with steam at a temperature in the range of 100 to 300° C. to produce a regenerated catalyst mixture. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167912 | THERMAL TREATMENT PROCESSES FOR SPENT HYDROPROCESSING CATALYST - A process to upgrade heavy oil and convert the heavy oil into lower boiling hydrocarbon products is provided. The process employs a catalyst slurry comprising catalyst particles with an average particle size ranging from 1 to 20 microns. In the upgrade process, spent slurry catalyst in heavy oil is generated as an effluent stream, which is subsequently recovered/separated from the heavy oil via membrane filtration. Residual hydrocarbons, i.e., heavy oil and solvent employed in the filtration for the heavy oil extraction are removed from the catalyst particles in a drying zone which employs at least two drying apparatuses to volatize residual hydrocarbons in the catalyst. Valuable metals can be recovered from catalyst particles for subsequent re-use in a catalyst synthesis unit, generating a fresh slurry catalyst. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167913 | Catalyst with an Ion-Modified Binder - A solid catalyst, such as a molecular sieve catalyst or solid acid catalyst, is supported by a binder, such as amorphous silica or alumina, wherein the binder is charged with metal ions to form an ion-modified binder. The ion-modified binder is capable of attachment to polar contaminants and inhibit their contact with the catalyst. The catalyst can be a zeolite and can be the catalyst for an alkylation reaction, such as the alkylation of benzene with ethylene. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167914 | NANO-SCALE CATALYSTS - A method includes collapsing a polymer on a precursor moiety including a catalyst to form a composite having the polymer and the precursor moiety; and forming a nanoparticle from the composite. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167915 | Hydrodesulphurization Nanocatalyst, Its Use and a Process for Its Production - A nano-supported hydrodesulphurization (HDS) catalyst is prepared for hydrodesulphurization of hydrocarbonaceous feed stock. The catalyst can be prepared through different methods and also used under milder conditions than those required for conventionally used HDS catalysts, but can also function under other hydrodesulphurization operating conditions. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167916 | IONIC LIQUID CATALYST COMPRISING AN ALKYL-PYRIDINIUM HALOALUMINATE AND AN IMPURITY - There is provided an ionic liquid catalyst comprising an alkyl-pyridinium haloaluminate and an impurity, wherein the ionic liquid catalyst has a molar ratio of Al to N greater than 2.0 when held at a temperature at or below 25° C. for at least two hours. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167917 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A HYDROGEN STORAGE MATERIAL - Method for producing a hydrogen storage material that includes a metal hydride and a non-hydrogenated material and that is doped with a metal as a catalyst, includes; mixing a catalyst precursor, which includes the metal, with the non-hydrogenated material so as to provide a first mixture; agitating the first mixture; thermally treating the first mixture so as to form a composite of the non-hydrogenated material and the metal; mixing the composite with the metal hydride so as to provide a second mixture; and grinding the second mixture so as to provide the hydrogen storage material. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167918 | ALIGNED CARBON NANOTUBE WITH ELECTRO-CATALYTIC ACTIVITY FOR OXYGEN REDUCTION REACTION - A catalyst for an electro-chemical oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) of a bundle of longitudinally aligned carbon nanotubes having a catalytically active transition metal incorporated longitudinally in said nanotubes. A method of making an electro-chemical catalyst for an oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) having a bundle of longitudinally aligned carbon nanotubes with a catalytically active transition metal incorporated throughout the nanotubes, where a substrate is in a first reaction zone, and a combination selected from one or more of a hydrocarbon and an organometallic compound containing an catalytically active transition metal and a nitrogen containing compound and an inert gas and a reducing gas is introduced into the first reaction zone which is maintained at a first reaction temperature for a time sufficient to vaporize material therein. The vaporized material is then introduced to a second reaction zone maintained at a second reaction temperature for a time sufficient to grow longitudinally aligned carbon nanotubes over the substrate with a catalytically active transition metal incorporated throughout the nanotubes. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167919 | HYDROCARBON REFORMING CATALYST, METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME AND FUEL CELL INCLUDING THE HYDROCARBON REFORMING CATALYST - A hydrocarbon reforming catalyst includes an oxide support as well as a nickel active catalyst layer, a metal oxide, an alkali metal supported by the oxide support. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167920 | Exhaust gas purification catalyst and exhaust gas purification honeycomb structure with catalyst - Disclosed are: an exhaust gas purification catalyst which is an inexpensive three-way catalyst, which contains a reduced amount of an expensive noble metal, particularly does not use Pt, and contains no expensive rare earth element, and which has the same level of catalytic activity as that of a conventional one; and a catalytic honey-comb structure for exhaust gas purification. Specifically disclosed are: an exhaust gas purification catalyst comprising (Λ) an oxide M(Co | 2010-07-01 |
20100167921 | Process for Roasting Diatomaceous Earth Ore to Reduce Organic Content - Disclosed herein is a method for processing diatomaceous earth ore comprising roasting a diatomite feed at a temperature ranging from about 850 to about 1600° F. Also disclosed herein is a method for processing a diatomite feed comprising at least one impurity to produce a diatomite product having at least one of reduced loss-on-ignition, reduced impurity content, reduced beer soluble iron content, and improved brightness as compared to the feed composition. Further disclosed herein is a system for processing a diatomite feed comprising a first heating zone for roasting the diatomite at a temperature ranging from about 850 to about 1600° F., a second zone for calcining the diatomite at a temperature of at least about 1600° F., and a counter-current flow of gas from the second heating zone to the first heating zone. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167922 | 3-Amino-1,2-benzisothiazole Compounds for Combating Animal Pest - The present invention relates to 3-amino-1,2-benzisothiazole compounds of formula I | 2010-07-01 |
20100167923 | ACTIVE INGREDIENT COMBINATIONS WITH INSECTICIDAL AND ACARICIDAL PROPERTIES - The present invention relates to novel active compound combinations comprising at least one known compound from the class of the tetronic or tetramic acids and at least one further known active compound of the formula (I) | 2010-07-01 |
20100167924 | Azolylmethyloxiranes, Their Use for Controlling Phytopathogenic Fungi and Compositions Comprising Them - The present invention relates to azolylmethyloxiranes of the general formula I | 2010-07-01 |
20100167925 | Substituted Azolin-2-yl-Amino Compounds - The present invention relates to azolin-2-yl-amino compounds of formulae (I. a) and (1.b) and their salts which are useful for combating animal pest, in particular arthropod and nematodes. The present invention also relates to a method for combating such pests and for protecting crops against infestation or infection by such pests. Furthermore, the present invention relates to veterinary compositions for combating animal pests. Formula (I.a), formula (I.b) wherein n is 0 to 4; X is S, O or NR | 2010-07-01 |
20100167926 | 3-SUBSTITUTED PHENOXYPHENYLAMIDINES AND USE THEREOF AS FUNGICIDES - The present invention relates to 3-substituted phenylamidines of the general formula (I), to a process for their preparation, to the use of the amidines according to the invention for controlling unwanted microorganisms and also to a composition for this purpose, comprising the phenoxyamidines according to the invention. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for controlling unwanted microorganisms by applying the compounds according to the invention to the microorganisms and/or their habitat. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167927 | Substituted Amino-Thiourea Compounds For Combating Animal Pests - The invention relates to substituted amino-thiourea compounds of formula (I), to the enantiomers, diastereomers and salts thereof and to compositions comprising such compounds. The invention also relates to the use of the substituted amino-thiourea compounds, of their salts or of compositions comprising them for combating animal pests. Furthermore the invention relates also to methods of applying such compounds. The substituted amino-thiourea compounds are defined by the following formula (I): wherein A, B, R | 2010-07-01 |
20100167928 | COTTON FIBER LENGTH ENHANCEMENT - This invention relates to a method for improving cotton fiber length comprising applying to cotton a composition comprising a mixture of (A) cyclanilide or one of its agriculturally effective salts, (B) mepiquat chloride or one of its agriculturally effective salts, (C) optional additives for plant-protection compositions, and (D) optional adjuvants for plant-protection compositions, and wherein the mixture is applied at an application rate such that the total of components A and B is from about 4 to about 200 g/hectare. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167929 | PYRIDO-PYRAZINE DERIVATIVES USEFUL AS HERBICIDAL COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein R | 2010-07-01 |
20100167930 | USES OF THAXTOMIN AND THAXTOMIN COMPOSITIONS AS HERBICIDES - There is a need for a selective, low-risk herbicide that can be used to control weeds in cereal cultures and turf. The present invention discloses that a bacterial secondary metabolite, thaxtomin and optionally another herbicide is an effective herbicide on broadleaved, sedge and grass weeds. Thaxtomin A and structurally similar compounds can be used as natural herbicides to control the germination and growth of weeds in cereal, turf grass, Timothy grass and pasture grass cultures with no phytotoxicity to these crops. As a natural, non-toxic compound, thaxtomin can be used as a safe alternative for weed control in both conventional and organic farming and gardening systems. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167931 | HETEROCYCLICALLY SUBSTITUTED HETEROCYCLYLCARBOXYLIC ACID DERIVATIVES - The present invention relates to heterocyclic carboxylic acid derivatives of the formula (I) below | 2010-07-01 |
20100167932 | Method for Post-Emergence Crabgrass Control - The present invention provides a method for post-emergence selective crabgrass control by applying a composition comprising a first herbicide and a second herbicide in which the first herbicide is 2,4-dinitro-N | 2010-07-01 |
20100167933 | Piperazine Compounds With Herbicidal Action - The present invention relates to piperazine compounds of the general formula I defined below and to their use as herbicides. Moreover, the invention relates to compositions for crop protection and to a method for controlling unwanted vegetation. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167934 | PYRIMIDINE DERIVATIVES AND THEIR USE FOR CONTROLLING UNDESIRED PLANT GROWTH - Compounds of the formula (I) and their agrochemically compatible salts | 2010-07-01 |
20100167935 | Pyrimidine derivatives and their use for controlling undesired plant growth - Pyrimidine derivatives and their use for controlling undesired plant growth Compounds of the formula (I) | 2010-07-01 |
20100167936 | USE OF ASCORBIC ACID DERIVATIVES FOR THE FUNCTIONALIZATION OF MATRICES - The invention relates to the use of at least one ascorbic acid derivative for the functionalisation of matrices, and to specific ascorbic acid derivatives and processes for the preparation thereof. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167937 | Multiple forms of Alzheimer's disease based on differences in concentrations of protein biomarkers in blood serum - The present invention relates to identification and uses of biomarkers for neurodegenerative disease, including Alzheimer's disease, and the related diseases. More specifically, the present invention relates to the identification of protein biomarkers useful for the screening, diagnosis, and differentiation of Alzheimer's disease from Parkinson's disease, other neurodegenerative diseases, and normal controls, and in the monitoring of Alzheimer's disease severity and disease mechanisms in patients. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167938 | Nucleic acid sequencing and electronic detection - Embodiments of the present invention provide devices methods for sequencing DNA using arrays of reaction regions containing sensors to monitor changes in solutions or bound molecules contained in the reaction regions. Additional embodiments provide devices and methods for sequencing DNA using arrays of reaction regions that allow for optical monitoring of solutions in the reaction regions. Chemical amplification schemes that allow DNA to be sequenced in which multiple nucleotide addition reactions are performed to detect the incorporation of a base are disclosed. By sequencing DNA using parallel reactions contained in large arrays, DNA can be rapidly sequenced. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167939 | MULTIGENE ASSAY TO PREDICT OUTCOME IN AN INDIVIDUAL WITH GLIOBLASTOMA - The present invention concerns prognosis for glioblastoma and/or assessment of the response of an individual to therapy for glioblastoma treatment. In particular, expression analysis of two or more specific genes provided in the invention is determined to predict outcome for the individual and/or to predict if the individual will respond to therapy, such as chemoradiation, for example. In specific embodiments, a multigene set from a sample from the individual is compared to a reference set of housekeeping genes. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167940 | METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING CANCER RISK - Provided herein are tissue-specific differential methylated regions (T-DMRs) and cancer-related differential methylated regions (C-DMRs) and methods of use thereof. In one embodiment of the invention, there are provided methods of detecting a cell proliferative disorder by detecting altered methylation in one or more DMRs identified herein. In another embodiment of the invention, there are provided methods of determining clinical outcome by detecting altered methylation in one or more DMRs identified herein. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167941 | Particle based assay system - The invention provides a particle comprising a surface, wherein a portion of the surface is capable of emitting electromagnetic radiation and another portion of the surface is capable of emitting a differential electromagnetic radiation (either different intensity, different frequency or no radiation), and wherein the arrangement of said portions of the surface defines a spatially distributed code for identifying the particle. The invention also provides method of manufacturing a particle having an identifying code comprising providing a particle with a functionalized surface which comprises functional binding moieties and selectively removing a plurality of the functional binding moieties from the surface to create a pattern of functionalized and differentially-functionalized zones on the surface. Various liquid-based assay methods employing the particle of the invention and a kit comprising the particle of the invention are also disclosed. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167942 | Compositions, Methods and Related Uses for Cleaving Modified DNA - Compositions, methods and related uses are provided relating to cleaving modified DNA. For example, a set of DNA fragments obtainable by enzymatic cleavage of a large DNA is described where at least 50% are similarly sized and have a centrally positioned modified nucleotide. In addition, an enzyme preparation is provided that includes one or more enzymes that recognize a modified nucleotide in a DNA and cleave the DNA at a site that is at a non-random distance from the modified nucleotide. The one or more enzymes are further characterized by an N-terminal conserved domain with greater than 90% amino acid sequence homology to WXD(X) | 2010-07-01 |
20100167943 | System and Method for Hybridization Slide Processing - A system for the automated hybridization of a plurality of microarray slides. The system comprises an enclosure with a wash basin having an open top end, a lower carrier rotor disposed within the wash basin on a support axle for receiving a plurality of microarray slide substrates, and an upper clamp rotor disposed above the lower carrier rotor on the support axle for receiving a plurality of disposable mixers. The system is further configured so that lowering the upper clamp rotor to engage with the lower carrier rotor couples the plurality of mixers to the plurality of slide substrates to form a plurality of sealed reaction chambers, and raising the upper clamp rotor to disengage from the lower carrier rotor de-couples the plurality of mixers from the plurality of slide substrates to unseal the plurality of reaction chambers. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167944 | Compositions and Methods for the Detection of Topoisomerase II Complexes with DNA - Compositions, methods, and kits for detecting DNA topoisomerase II-DNA complexes are disclosed. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167945 | DRUG SELECTION FOR BREAST CANCER THERAPY USING ANTIBODY-BASED ARRAYS - The present invention provides compositions and methods for detecting the activation states of components of signal transduction pathways in tumor cells. Information on the activation states of components of signal transduction pathways derived from use of the invention can be used for cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and in the design of cancer treatments. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167946 | PHOTONIC BIOSNESOR ARRAYS - This invention relates to photonic biosensor arrays in particular employing plasmon resonance based sensing, and to methods and apparatus for reading such arrays. A biosensor array for plasmon resonance-based sensing of a plurality of different biological targets simultaneously, the array comprising a transparent substrate having a surface bearing a plurality of assay spots for plasmon resonance sensing, each of said assay spots comprising a discrete metallic island, a said metallic island comprising a plurality of metallic nanoparticles to which are attached functionalising molecules for binding to a said biological target, different said islands bearing different said functionalising molecules for binding to different ones of said biological targets, and wherein total internal reflection of light at said surface at a wavelength at or near a said plasmon resonance results in scattering of said light away from said surface, said scattering being modulated by said binding of said biological targets. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167947 | Polymorphisms in Genes Affecting Ace-Related Disorders and Uses Thereof - A method for predicting a subject's risk factors for ACE-related disorders includes detecting the allelic status of one or more polymorphisms in a nucleic acid sample of the subject. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167948 | MicroRNA Expression Profiling of Cerebrospinal Fluid - The present invention is directed to assay methods in which the levels of certain specific microRNAs are determined in the cerebrospinal fluid of a subject. These methods may be used in the diagnosis or monitoring of neurological diseases, especially brain tumors. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167949 | DNA-BASED ANALYSIS METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR HUMAN IDENTIFICATION - Methods and apparatus for determining a human identification by analyzing DNA in a biological sample. DNA in the biological sample selectively binds to one or more probes in an array of probes within a DNA authentication cell. The array of probes is genetically designed to match a pattern of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in DNA of a particular individual or a group of individuals. A microcontroller receives the results of the DNA analysis from the DNA authentication cell and determines whether the biological sample matches or does not non-match the particular individual or group of individuals for which the array of probes was designed. An indication of the match or non-match is displayed to a user and optionally is transmitted to a remote computer using one or more wired or wireless communication networks. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167950 | MICROARRAY CHIP AND METHOD OF FABRICATING FOR THE SAME - The present invention provides a microarray chip for use in the analysis of various sample types. The microarray chips disclosed herein generally comprise a substrate covered with a coating material comprising a photoresist material, wherein the coating material is patterned to comprise a plurality of microstructures such as microwells and/or microcolumns. Methods for preparing and utilizing the microarray chips of the invention are further provided. The microarray chips of the instant invention find particular use in high-throughput assays. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167951 | DNA CHIP FOR DETECTION OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS - The present invention relates to nucleic acid probes specific to | 2010-07-01 |
20100167952 | SUPPRESSION OF SECONDARY CAPTURE IN MICROARRAY ASSAYS - The present invention provides for compositions, methods and systems for targeted sequence enrichment. In particular, the present invention provides for enriching for targeted nucleic acid sequences during hybridizations in microarray assays by suppressing secondary capture of non-target nucleic acid sequences. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167953 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR COMPARATIVE GENOMIC MICROARRAY ANALYSIS - Control nucleic acids and their method of use to simultaneously test for numerous genetic alterations that involve an unbalanced arrangement of chromosomes. One implementation increases reliability and accuracy by adding additional nucleic acid to test and/or reference samples. Clones representing segments insensitive to chromosomal rearrangements are placed in non-adjacent target areas of a microarray to avoid interfering hybridization reactions. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167954 | METHOD OF LIBRARY PREPARATION AVOIDING THE FORMATION OF ADAPTOR DIMERS - The invention relates to a method of preparing a library of template polynucleotides which reduces and/or prevents the formation of adaptor-dimers. The invention also relates to the use of a library of templates prepared using the method of the invention for solid-phase nucleic acid amplification. In particular, the invention relates to a method of preparing a library of template polynucleotides which have common sequences at their 5′ ends and at their 3′ ends which is substantially free of adaptor-dimers. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167955 | MICROARRAY INCLUDING LAYER COMPRISING DNA MOLECULE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A microarray with excellent sensitivity for detecting target materials during biological assays, and a method of manufacturing the same. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167956 | DNA CHIP FOR DETECTION OF ESCHERICHIA COLI - The present invention relates to nucleic acid probes specific to | 2010-07-01 |
20100167957 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING ACTIVE SCFV ANTIBODIES AND LIBRARIES THEREFOR - The present disclosure describes scFv antibody libraries, antibodies isolated from the libraries, and methods of producing and using the same. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167958 | TRAPPING OF MICRO AND NANO SCALE OBJECTS BASED ON LOCALIZED SURFACE PLASMON - Methods for optically trapping and manipulating micro- and nano-sized particles by using light to induce localized surface plasmon resonance on metallic surface of a substrate. The method includes the steps of contacting a substrate with a medium having particles suspended therein; focusing a beam of coherent light onto the substrate such that the beam induces surface plasmon resonance; and trapping at least one of the suspended particles using a light induced dielectrophoresis force generated by the surface plasmon resonance. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167959 | MICROELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH HEATING ARRAY - The invention relates to different designs of a microelectronic device comprising an array of heating elements (HE) with local driving units (CU | 2010-07-01 |
20100167960 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SCREENING AND DETECTING MULTIPLE GENETIC MUTATIONS - An assay system and methods are described where patient samples containing genomic DNA are analyzed for the presence of known genetic polymorphisms using a universal reporter strategy. In a preferred embodiment, the amplified DNA is localized at test sites in an array of sites on a microchip followed by a series of hybridization reactions that screen for the presence of a single mutation from among a number of mutations, and allow the identification of specific mutations. In addition to universal reporters, the assay may use blockers and discriminators for screening and identification of known polymorphisms. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167961 | Stuck Drill Pipe Additive And Method - An aqueous mixture of a non-toxic, low pH, antimicrobial, acidic composition having a pH between approximately 0.5 and approximately 3.5 is used in a drilling fluid and a stuck pipe additive. One embodiment of the stuck pipe additive composition includes an alkali metal halide salt in a range of approximately 10-35 weight %; a sequenching agent in a range between 2-8 weight %, a low pH, non toxic acid composition in a range of 0.5-20 weight percent and water in a range of 7-88.5 weight %. As a drilling fluid, it maintains well control and removes drill cuttings from holes drilled into the earth. As a spotting fluid, it frees a stuck drill stem in the annulus of a bore hole in minutes. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167962 | FILTERCAKE REMOVAL COMPOSITION AND SYSTEM - A treatment fluid and system are disclosed for cleaning borehole filtercake using the treatment fluid, wherein the filtercake contains reservoir drilling fluid (RDF) solids. The treatment fluid comprises a fluoride source providing a 1.2 to 5 molar fluoride concentration, and another acid or combination of acids to provide a pH between 1.8 and 5. The treatment fluid is balanced for a dissolving power high enough to have significant dissolution of the filtercake, but low enough for even propagation to avoid premature leak-off. | 2010-07-01 |
20100167963 | WELL TREATMENT - The present invention provides a method for delivering a scale treatment agent to a hydrocarbon producing system, said method comprising: contacting said system with a foam comprising said scale treatment agent; and shutting said scale treatment agentin said system for at least 0.5 hour. | 2010-07-01 |