27th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 54 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140187342 | Golf Club System with Golf Bag - A golf club system has at least one golf club shaft assembly and a plurality of detachable golf club head assemblies. The golf club shaft assembly includes a shaft segment, a grip, and a coupler. The golf club head assembly includes a golf club head, a head shaft segment, and a head coupler pin to reversibly mate the golf club head assembly to a golf club shaft assembly to make a golf club. Any one of the golf club head assemblies can be attached to the golf club shaft assembly using a coupler. A second coupler allows the at least one golf club shaft assembly to be split into an upper shaft segment and a lower shaft segment to reduce the size of the golf club system. The golf club system can include a golf bag to hold the at least one shaft and plurality of detachable golf club head assemblies. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187343 | GROOVES OF GOLF CLUB HEADS AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE GROOVES OF GOLF CLUB HEADS - Embodiments of grooves of golf club heads and methods to manufacture grooves of golf club heads are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187344 | GOLF CLUBS WITH ADJUSTABLE LIE AND LOFT AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING GOLF CLUBS WITH ADJUSTABLE LIE AND LOFT - Embodiments of golf clubs with adjustable lie and loft and methods of manufacturing golf clubs with adjustable lie and loft are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187345 | GOLF CLUB - A golf club comprises a shaft, a club head, and a connection assembly that allows the shaft to be easily disconnected from the club head. In particular embodiments, the connection assembly includes a removable hosel sleeve that allows a shaft to be supported a desired predetermined orientation relative to the club head. In this manner, the shaft loft and/or lie angle of the club can be adjusted without resorting to traditional bending of the shaft. In another embodiment, the club head has an adjustable sole that can be adjusted upwardly and downwardly relative to the strike face of the club head, which is effective to adjust the face angle of the club head. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187346 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH REMOVABLE COMPONENT - The invention provides a golf club head with a fully removable component that can withstand the stress of repeated hits. When assembled, the removable component is held in place by a fastening mechanism that includes structural elements that distribute the holding force across the component and tend to equalize the forces around the periphery where the component meets the body. The fastening mechanism may include a post that reaches across the open space within the hollow club head, pulling the removable component towards an opposed main club head body. Since a golf club of the present invention can be opened, it may include a mechanism on the inside for use by a golfer, such as an electronic device or an adjustment mechanism. The golf club may include a weight adjustment system that allows the club to be custom-fitted to a golfer. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187347 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A head body h1 includes a recess part | 2014-07-03 |
20140187348 | POST CROSSLINKABLE THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE (TPU) COMPOSITIONS USED FOR GOLF BALLS - A golf ball having a core including a center, an outer cover layer and one or more intermediate layers, where at least one or more of the core, outer cover layer or one or more intermediate layers comprises a crosslinked polyurethane that is the reaction product of (i) a hydroxy-functionalized crosslinkable thermoplastic polyurethane have a NCO:OH ratio of less than 1, more preferably less than 0.95, and most preferably less than 0.9, and (ii) at least one crosslinking agent. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187349 | GOLF BALL COMPOSITION AND GOLF BALL - The invention provides a golf ball composition containing an ionomer resin composition of: (A) one or more ionomer selected from the group consisting of an olefin-unsaturated carboxylic acid random copolymer and/or an olefin-unsaturated carboxylic acid-unsaturated carboxylic acid ester random copolymer, and a metal ion neutralization product of an olefin-unsaturated carboxylic acid random copolymer and/or a metal ion neutralization product of an olefin-unsaturated carboxylic acid-unsaturated carboxylic acid ester random copolymer; (B) a polyethylene; and (C) an organic peroxide. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187350 | GOLF BALL COMPOSITION AND GOLF BALL - The invention provides a golf ball composition containing an ionomer resin composition of: (A) one or more ionomer selected from the group consisting of an olefin-unsaturated carboxylic acid random copolymer and/or an olefin-unsaturated carboxylic acid-unsaturated carboxylic acid ester random copolymer, and a metal ion neutralization product of an olefin-unsaturated carboxylic acid random copolymer and/or a metal ion neutralization product of an olefin-unsaturated carboxylic acid-unsaturated carboxylic acid ester random copolymer; (B) a polyethylene; and (C) an organic peroxide. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187351 | MULTI-PIECE SOLID GOLF BALL - A multi-piece solid golf ball has a core, at least one intermediate layer and an outer layer. The core is formed of a single layer or of two or more layers. The interior hardness profile of the core is set in a specific range, and the relationship between the compressive deformations of the core and the golf ball under given loadings is set in a specific range. The outer layer is formed primarily of a thermoplastic polyurethane material, and has a material hardness that is set in a specific range. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187352 | GOLF BALL COMPOSITIONS - A golf ball is disclosed which includes a central core; one or more mantle layers and an outer cover layer and where one or more of the core and one or more mantle layers is coated with a coating composition which includes one or more of the following components; a polysulfide silane; a waterborne polyurethane resin composition; a waterborne urethane modified acrylic resin composition; or an epoxy resin composition. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187353 | MULTI-PIECE SOLID GOLF BALL - A multi-piece solid golf ball has a core, at least one intermediate layer and an outer layer. The core is formed of a single layer or of two or more layers. The interior hardness profile of the core is set in a specific range, and the relationship between the compressive deformations of the core and the golf ball under given loadings is set in a specific range. The outer layer is formed primarily of a thermoplastic polyurethane material, and has a material hardness that is set in a specific range. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187354 | GOLF BALL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention also relates to a crosslinked polyamide composition which is the reaction product of about 70 to about 99.5 wt % (based on the combined weight of Components A and B) of one or more polyamides and about 0.5 to about 30 wt % (based on the combined weight of Components A and B) of one or more crosslinking agents; and where the crosslinked polyamide composition has a flexural modulus of about 5 to about 500 kpsi, and a material Shore D hardness of about 25 to about 85. The present invention also relates to a golf ball having a core including a center, an outer cover layer, and one or more intermediate layers, where at least one or more of the core, outer cover layer or one or more intermediate layers includes the crosslinked polyamide composition. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187355 | GOLF BALL DIMPLE PROFILE - Golf ball dimples having a cross-sectional profile shape defined by the envelope of the response of an under damped harmonic oscillator are disclosed. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187356 | GOLF BALL - A golf ball | 2014-07-03 |
20140187357 | GOLF BALL - The present invention, by forming the outermost layer of a golf ball cover from a specific resin composition that includes a thermoplastic resin and a color masterbatch having mutually similar specific gravities, provides a golf ball which is imparted with an excellent durability of markings thereon, a uniform and evenly colored appearance, and an excellent manufacturability. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187358 | Baseball Training Device For Practicing Hitting - This present invention is a baseball training device for practicing hitting, comprising a swing member supporting either a ball member or a weighted ball member comprising a ball member attached to a weighted member by an elastic member. The swing member, supported by a base member, is restored to its equilibrium position in hitting practice mode by gravity. As the weighted member is always suspended in air in hitting practice mode, its tension restores its ball member to its equilibrium position. The oscillation of the swing member aids in the dissipation of force imparted to the device in hitting practice mode, making the device stable and stationary, portable and lightweight. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187359 | Suspension Basketball Board - A suspension basketball board has a backboard, a basketball hoop and at least one hanging device. The at least one hanging device is mounted on the back surface of the backboard. Each one of the at least one hanging device has a hanger and at least one clamping panel. The at least one clamping panel connects to the hanger and is resilient relative to the hanger. When the suspension basketball board is in use, the door is clamped between the backboard and the at least one clamping panel. As the at least one clamping panel connects to the hanger and is resilient relative to the hanger, the at least one clamping panel can abut doors of different thicknesses. Thus, the suspension basketball board can be horizontally and stably mounted on a door of any thickness. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187360 | COLLAPSIBLE TENNIS NET SUPPORT - A collapsible tennis net support is disclosed. The collapsible tennis net support includes a plurality of lightweight tubing to easily fold-up for easy storage and transport. The collapsible tennis net support deploys from a folded position to a fully erect position with a simple and one-handed movement and includes a height indication indicia utilized to measure a proper height of a center of tennis net and placement of the collapsible tennis net support. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187361 | Invertible Sports Mound - An invertible mound assembly for a game field, to convert the game field between activities such as baseball that require a raised mound and other activities such as soccer or football that require a continuous flat field surface. An invertible mound body having a raised surface on one side and a flat surface on the other is supported on a base structure in a recess in the game field. When disposed downwardly the raised surface is received in the recess while the base structure supports the flat surface of the mound body level and flush with the surface of the game field. When inverted and placed back on the base structure, the flat surface of the mound body is disposed downwardly and the raised surface of the mound body is disposed upwardly to form a mound that projects above the level of the game field. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187362 | Metal Or Reinforced Lighted Nocks - The crossbow bolt or arrow nock in certain embodiments of the current invention includes a structural support piece that substantially surrounds and structurally supports the distal end of the nock, which may be made of a clear polymeric material to allow the transmission of light. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187363 | APPARATUS FOR MAXIMIZING DAMAGE CAUSED BY A PROJECTILE TO A HUNTED ANIMAL - An apparatus disclosed to maximize damage from a projectile to a hunted animal. The apparatus, a hunting projectile, includes an outer shaft assembly comprising an outer shaft, fletches, and a plurality of retention fins extending outwardly radially from the outer shaft. The apparatus further includes an inner shaft assembly fitting slidably inside the outer shaft and comprising an inner shaft and a piercing tip. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187364 | BALLISTIC ARROW - A hunting arrow having an arrow shaft with a front end and a back end. The hunting arrow has at least one arrow blade attached to the arrow shaft, and has a closed position and at least one open position. The at least one arrow blade is substantially flush with the arrow shaft when in the closed position, and extends radially outward from the arrow shaft when in an open position. In addition, the hunting arrow has an arrow tip that is attached to the front end of the arrow shaft and is capable of moving longitudinally toward or away from the arrow shaft. The arrow tip is operatively engaged with the at least one arrow blade so that the arrow tip opens and closes the at least one arrow blade by moving relative to the arrow shaft. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187365 | V-BELT TYPE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A V-belt type continuously variable transmission includes a drive shaft, a drive pulley assembly, a driven shaft, a driven pulley assembly, a V belt, and a transmission case assembly, the drive shaft is formed as a separate body from the crankshaft, one axial end of the drive shaft is spline-fitted to a shaft coupling portion provided in an end of the crankshaft, freely move in the axial direction within a predetermined distance, and be permitted to fall slightly, and the other axial end of the drive shaft is supported in the transmission case assembly or via a front bearing. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187366 | V-BELT TYPE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - In a V-belt type continuously variable transmission for utility vehicle, a transmission case assembly covering a drive pulley assembly and a driven pulley assembly is provided, the transmission case assembly includes a transmission case main body, and a transmission cover attached to a cover attachment surface of the transmission case main body, the cover attachment surface is inclined with respect to a vertical plane which is orthogonal to a crankshaft, and the transmission cover is attached to the cover attachment surface by a plurality of bolts removed and inserted in the direction orthogonal to the cover attachment surface. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187367 | CHAIN DRIVE TENSIONER SPRING FORCE CONTROL MECHANISM - A tensioner which adjusts the mean tensioner force to keep the chain tension as low as possible without sacrificing chain control, significantly improving drive efficiency as the chain wears and is subject to low dynamic loads. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187368 | CHAIN DRIVE TENSIONER SPRING FORCE CONTROL MECHANISM - A tensioner which adjusts the mean tensioner force to keep the chain tension as low as possible without sacrificing chain control, significantly improving drive efficiency as the chain wears and is subject to low dynamic loads. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187369 | CHAIN DRIVE TENSIONER SPRING FORCE CONTROL MECHANISM - A tensioner which adjusts the mean tensioner force to keep the chain tension as low as possible without sacrificing chain control, significantly improving drive efficiency as the chain wears and is subject to low dynamic loads. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187370 | LANDING GEAR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM - A landing gear wheel drive system includes a landing gear strut, a wheel, a drive loop carrier assembly, a drive loop, and a displacement system. The wheel is rotatably attached to the landing gear strut and includes a ring gear mounted to the wheel. The drive loop carrier assembly includes a plurality of toothed pulleys. The drive loop extends around the toothed pulleys to form a continuous loop. The displacement system is connected to the drive loop carrier assembly to selectively engage with the ring gear. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187371 | CHAIN GUIDE MEMBER - A chain guide member may include a base portion forming a body of a chain guide member and a protruding portion protruding from the base portion and configured to be in contact with a circumferential surface of a roller of a chain. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187372 | POWER UNIT FOR UTILITY VEHICLE - An engine and a transmission are connected to each other via a connecting bracket interposed therebetween in the vehicular lengthwise direction, the engine is provided with a first connector having a first mounting hole substantially parallel to a vehicle lengthwise direction, a first tightening member to be inserted into the first mounting hole on a side opposite to the engine connects one end of the connecting bracket to the first connector, the transmission is provided with a second connector having a second mounting hole penetrating in a vehicular widthwise direction, and a second tightening member to be inserted into the second mounting hole connects the other end of the connecting bracket to the second connector. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187373 | ROTATION DRIVING DEVICE - A rotation driving device includes a motor provided in a housing, a planetary gear reducer connected to the motor coaxially with the motor, an output shaft connected to an end reduction member of the planetary gear reducer coaxially with the end reduction member, and a rotation detector located at the same position as the end reduction member in an axial direction of the planetary gear reducer and located at a different position from a center axis of the end reduction member in a radial direction of the planetary gear reducer, the rotation detector being capable of detecting a degree of rotation of the end reduction member. Accordingly, the rotation driving device can be made to be smaller and compact in the axial direction. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187374 | LIQUID-LUBRICATED BEARING AND VEHICLE PINION SHAFT SUPPORT DEVICE - An outer lubricating liquid inflow passage that provides communication between an outside of a liquid-lubricated bearing and a rolling element arrangement chamber is formed between an outer ring and a cage, on the lubricating liquid inflow side. The outer lubricating liquid inflow passage has an annular axially extending outer passage portion that extends in the axial direction, and an annular radially extending outer passage portion. The radially extending outer passage portion communicates with a rolling element-side axial end portion of the axially extending outer passage portion. The radially extending outer passage portion extends from the axially extending outer passage portion to the rolling element arrangement chamber inward in the radial direction of the outer ring. A labyrinth is formed by the axially extending outer passage portion and the radially extending outer passage portion. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187375 | Energy Generation Method and Apparatus by the Harnessing of Centrifugal Force - An energy generation apparatus uses centrifugal force to generate energy in a controlled manner. The apparatus includes a dual function input shaft and output shaft rotatably attached to opposite sides of a housing defining an axis of orbit, an output gear fixed upon the output shaft, an input sprocket rotatably mounted on the output shaft, and at least two frame gear assemblies, each having a frame gear and at least two weight gears. The frame gears rotate about their centres and also orbit around the output gear in response to an input from the input sprocket. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187376 | UTILITY VEHICLE - A utility vehicle is capable of switching between a two wheel drive mode for transmitting drive force to rear wheels and a four wheel drive mode for transmitting the drive force to front wheels and the rear wheels. The transmission includes an input shaft to which the drive force from an engine is inputted, a front wheel drive output shaft for transmitting the drive force of the input shaft to the front wheels, and a rear axle for transmitting the drive force of the input shaft to the rear wheels. A rear wheel drive output shaft is provided in a motive power transmission route between the front wheel drive output shaft and the rear axle. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187377 | RANGE SHIFT SYSTEM FOR TRANSFER CASE - Disclosed is a range shift mechanism in the form of a floating planetary gear assembly for a transfer case. The range shift mechanical according to the present invention can improve power efficiency and generate low noises by suppressing gear rotation in a high range mode of the range shift system. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187378 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A family of transmission gearing arrangements produces up to nine forward and one reverse speed ratios by selective engagement of three couplers in various combinations. Each disclosed transmission includes four planetary gear sets and six couplers. Three of the couplers may be brakes. Three of the couplers may selectively couple planetary elements to the input shaft. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187379 | DRIVE DEVICE OF HOSPITAL BED, HOSPITAL BED, AND MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SYSTEM - A drive device of a hospital bed, a hospital bed, and a magnetic resonance imaging system are disclosed. The drive device includes: a first power interruption component, connected to a first transmission mechanism, and used for controlling power supply of the first transmission mechanism, where the first transmission mechanism is used for driving a bed body of the hospital bed to move in a first direction. A second power interruption component is connected to a second transmission mechanism, and used for controlling power supply of the second transmission mechanism, where the second transmission mechanism is used for driving the bed body to move in a second direction. The device also includes a motor, where the motor is connected to the first power interruption component and the second power interruption component; and a controller, used for controlling the motor, the first power interruption component, and the second power interruption component. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187380 | TORQUE ASSIST SYSTEM AND AUTOMATED MANUAL TRANSMISSION UTILIZING THE SAME - The torque assist system of the present invention includes a torque assist shaft having a first terminating part connected to the input shaft, an outer shaft and an inner shaft rotating independently from the outer shaft; a planetary gear set mounted on the inner shaft exposed to a second terminating part of the torque assist shaft; a clutch being disposed adjacent to the planetary gear set and operated by an external force; and an input gear mounted on the exposed inner shaft of the torque assist shaft and connected to the planetary gear set by the clutch to transmit power to an output gear mounted on the output shaft of the vehicle transmission. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187381 | Proportional Parking Brake Control In Cooperation With Operation Of A Conntinuously Variable Transmission - A parking brake is controlled in concert with operation of a hydrostatic power unit of a continuously variable transmission, particularly when engaging, disengaging and shuttle shifting the transmission, to provide advantages, particularly when on hills. When particular commands are received, such as shifting to a non-moving position, the parking brake is automatically engaged to hold the vehicle position. A swash plate of the hydrostatic unit can be automatically positioned to anticipate the next command. If that command is received, the brake is automatically gradually or proportionally released and the transmission engaged to effect the commanded movement of the vehicle. If a different command is received, the brake remains engaged as the transmission is configured for the commanded movement, such that no machine movement results. Then the brake is automatically gradually or proportionally released and the transmission engaged to effect that commanded movement. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187382 | ELECTRIC OIL PUMP SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An electric oil pump system and a control method thereof include an electrical oil pump that is derated or the derating of the electrical oil pump is released according to a coil temperature of the electrical oil pump, and a torque of a transmission is control according to whether or not the electrical oil pump is derated. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187383 | INTEGRATED EXERCISE WORKSPACE - An integrated exercise workspace ( | 2014-07-03 |
20140187384 | EXERCISE APPARATUS AND METHODS - An exercise apparatus including a video display. In certain embodiments the apparatus includes an integrated platform. Memory within the apparatus contains a library of instructional exercise programs, such as yoga, Pilates, body toning and stretching routines. The apparatus may also connect to a network, such as the Internet to stream and/or download additional exercise programs. A user interface enables the user to select from available programs, which are shown on the video display. Audio for the programs may be provided via speakers or though headphones, which may be rechargeable and/or wireless. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187385 | Hand Exercise Device - A hand exercise device comprising a base with a generally planar surface, and at least one string held at a substantial angle of inclination with respect to the planar surface of the base. The hand exercise device can be adapted to perform hand exercises that involve applying a pushing force to move the string such that the string is in contact with the planar surface of the base. The hand exercise device can be modified to include a plurality of strings of different thicknesses held at a substantial angle of inclination to facilitate variable exercise resistance. The hand exercise device can benefit patients by increasing grip strength, improving hand function, and/or alleviating joint pain. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187386 | MULTI-POSITIONED ANGLED STEP AND RISERS - An adjustable stepping structure for aerobic exercise is disclosed having a platform and a plurality of support elements. The support elements include a downwardly arcuate notch or channel for receiving a sidewall or endwall of the platform, allowing the platform to be arranged in multiple angled orientations. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187387 | Stair Exerciser Apparatus - The present invention relates to a stair exercise device for simulating stair climbing, the device having a plurality of steps which are activated by the weight of a person walking up them. A stationary platform at the base of the stair exercise device sends a signal to a controller to bring the exercise device to a controlled stop when an operator steps onto the platform. The steps of the exercise device stop in a predetermined location when the exercise device comes to a controlled stop, ensuring proper step location to allow the operator to easily enter and exit the exercise device. Steps have a step platform of a different color than the risers between steps to aid in foot placement. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187388 | ANKLE STRENGTHENING EXERCISE DEVICE - An ankle strengthening exercise device is disclosed. The device is intuitive and simple to use by a patient even without professional medical supervision since the device indicates a specific movement of a foot by pivoting an ankle of the patient. In particular, the device may have an extension member that can be positioned on a frame of the device. The foot of the patient may engage the device. An elastic member may be secured to the extension member and the foot. The direction of the elastic member indicates the direction the foot of the patient should move by pivoting his or her ankle to specifically work or strengthen and exercise a particular ankle muscle of the patient. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187389 | Stretching device for therapy - A stretching device for therapy contains a base including a inclined foot platform axially connected with a rear end thereof and tilting backward, a frame for the inclined foot platform having a horizontal support to abut against or be connected to an upright member extending upwardly from the front end thereof, and the upright member having two handle loops mounted thereon relative to a user's waist, the inclined foot platform is lifted to be used as an oblique platform. Accordingly, the user is capable of stretching calves, hamstrings, lower back, upper back, shoulders and neck, also to provide traction to the spine. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187390 | INCREMENTAL WEIGHT AND SELECTOR - An exercise apparatus comprises an incremental weight system. The incremental weight system comprises an incremental weight and an incremental weight selector. The incremental weight selector is liftable by a weight lift and has a lever movable between a lowered position and a raised position to actuate the selector between an engaged position engaging the incremental weight such that the incremental weight is liftable with a first weight by the weight lift and a disengaged position disengaged from the incremental weight such that the first weight is liftable independent of the incremental weight. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187391 | BENCH PRESS COMBINING FULL BODY SAFETY BARS AND GLIDING BAR HOLDER ARMS - A bench press and a power rack system having a combination of moving uprights to hold a barbell and safety arms to prevent dropping of the barbell on the user's body. The moving uprights being in the same plane as the safety arms and move inside them to provide maximum freedom for the users arms during the exercise, while protecting users entire upper body. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187392 | Multi-Handled Weighted Fitness Device - A multi-handled weighted fitness device. The device is a free weight comprised of a rectangular frame connected by a pair of opposing Y-shaped weighted members. The rectangular frame is comprised of four cylindrical side members that can be variously gripped by a user. The size of the opposing Y-shaped weighted members can be varied to alter the weight of the device. A central connecting member is joined to a base stem of each of the opposing Y-shaped weighted members. A user can also optionally grip the central connecting member. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187393 | COMPLETELY FLEXIBLE EXPANDER-TYPE DEVICE CONSISTING OF AT LEAST TWO GRIPPING ELEMENTS, PREFERABLY 4, 6 OR 8 ELEMENTS - A completely flexible expander device including at least two gripping elements, each of a material of a resilient strip, either a single strip folded onto itself in the lengthwise direction L thereof, or two vertically adjacent strips having a length L. The at least two gripping elements are connected to one another via a transverse linking element manufactured by directly weaving fibers of fabric and latex together, and are optionally finished at ends thereof by another element for linking by weaving. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187394 | EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device may include a main body defining an arch-shaped structure, at least one movable support mechanism coupled to the main body and configured to support the exercise device on a support surface, and at least one gripping mechanism coupled to the main body. The main body may be formed from a shape retaining material. The exercise device may further include a biasing mechanism coupled to the main body. The at least one movable support mechanism may include wheels coupled to the main body. The at least one gripping mechanism may include a handle or a recess or an elongated slot formed in the main body. The main body may further include apertures for joining the handle to the main body at various positions. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187395 | EXERCISE DEVICE AND METHODS FOR USING THE EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device may include one or more leg assemblies operatively joined to a user engagement component. The leg assemblies may position the user engagement component at an initial or rest position, which may be a predetermined distance above a support surface. The leg assemblies may be configured to allow a user to move the user engagement towards the support surface from the initial or rest position. The exercise device may further include one or more biasing or resistance components that are joined to at least one leg assembly and that resist movement of the user engagement component towards the support surface. The biasing or resistance components may further be configured to return the engagement component to its initial or rest position. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187396 | REFORMER EXERCISE APPARATUS - A reformer exercise apparatus is disclosed that has a generally rectangular frame. The rail portions of the frame each have an upright outer wall, an integral downwardly slanted inner wall and a hidden outwardly open slot therein between the outer and inner walls. A foot bar support assembly movably carried by each of the outwardly open slots supports the foot bar. Each foot bar support assembly has an elongated slide plate movably supported within the slot, a hook plate fastened to the slide plate, and a foot bar support arm rotatably and slidably fastened to the hook plate. A pair of tubular risers each having an upper roller therein at the head end of the frame direct arm cord ends to a cord retraction assembly mounted on the carriage. The retraction assembly releases the cords by pivoting either one of the shoulder stops toward the foot end of the frame. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187397 | MACHINE TOOL AND TOOL REPLACEMENT METHOD - There is provided a machine tool which includes a machine frame, at least one tool spindle which is arranged on the machine frame and is displaceable relative thereto, a workpiece holder and a storage device for tools which is arranged on the machine frame, wherein a chain-type storage device communicates with the storage device and the at least one tool spindle. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187398 | MACHINE TOOL AND METHOD FOR CHANGING TOOLS ON A MACHINE TOOL - There is provided a machine tool including a machine frame, at least one tool spindle which is arranged on the machine frame and is displaceable relative thereto, a workpiece holder and a storage device for tools which is arranged on the machine frame, wherein at least one rotatable disk-type storage unit for tools is arranged on the machine frame and communicates with the storage device and with the at least one tool spindle, wherein a separate disk-type storage unit is associated with each tool spindle and wherein the storage device includes a circulating conveyor. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187399 | BAG SEALING MACHINE - A bag sealing machine includes a first rocker arm, a second rocker arm, a protective unit connecting the first rocker arm to the second rocker arm, a swing unit coupled to the second rocker arm, a first sealing unit connected to one end of the swing unit through a first link, and a second sealing unit connected to the other end of the swing unit through an actuator unit. During swinging of the first rocker arm, the first rocker arm drives the protective unit and the second rocker arm to swing the swing unit, causing the first link and the actuator unit to move the first sealing unit and the second sealing unit toward each other to squeeze the packing bag and to seal the packing bag thermally. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187400 | ENVELOPING MACHINE - An enveloping machine includes a first feed path for feeding an envelope sheet, a second feed path for feeding a content sheet, a feed roller mechanism disposed on the first feed path and provided with nip rollers for feeding the envelope sheet, an insertion and seal unit disposed downstream from a confluent point of the first and second feed paths for inserting the content sheet into the folded envelope sheet and then sealing the folded envelope sheet, a position correction unit disposed upstream from the confluent point for correcting a lateral position of the envelope sheet, and a controller. The controller controls the feed roller mechanism to hold the envelope sheet by the nip rollers, and concurrently controls the position correction unit to shift the envelope sheet laterally to a predetermined lateral position. According to the enveloping machine, time required for position correction of the envelope sheet can be shortened. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187401 | PLASTIC BAG MAKING APPARATUS - In order to successively make plastic bags each of which includes panel portions, side gusset portions and a zipper portion, a web of panel material | 2014-07-03 |
20140187402 | METHOD FOR HEAT SEALING ZIPPER TAPE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING FILM ROLL HAVING ZIPPER TAPE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PACKAGING HAVING ZIPPER TAPE - A heat sealing method of a zipper tape is for heat sealing the zipper tape in a direction perpendicular to a feeding direction of a film. The heat sealing method includes: inserting the zipper tape between the film and a circumference of a roller on which the film is wound; and heat sealing the zipper tape to the film with a seal bar following a rotation of the roller in a continuous manner, while the zipper tape is interposed between the circumference of the roller and the film. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187403 | PACKAGING BAG LINE-FOLDING AND SEALING MACHINE - A packaging bag line-folding and sealing machine includes a first sealing unit and a second sealing unit for sealing a packaging bag therebetween, a first rocker arm and a second rocker arm mounted at the first sealing unit, a locating block, a first link coupled between the first rocker arm and the locating block, two line-folding units, and two second links coupled between the second rocker arm and the line-folding units for moving the line-folding units to make folding lines on the packaging bag between the first and second sealing units upon movement of the first sealing unit relative to the locating block. The application of the packaging bag line-folding and sealing machine greatly improves the packaging quality of packaging bags, and allows adjustment of the line-folding units to fit different sizes of packaging bags, enhancing user convenience. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187404 | DYNAMIC GUIDE FOR A PAPER FOLDING MACHINE - A folding device is provided for folding n sheet comprises a jaw cylinder, a folding cylinder, a paper guide, and an actuator. The jaw cylinder has a jaw, and the folding cylinder has a hold down element and a folding blade. The folding blade is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The folding blade is in the extended positron to transfer one or more sheets to the jaw cylinder during a fold off operation, and the folding blade is in the retracted position during a collect operation. The paper guide is positioned between the folding cylinder and the jaw cylinder. The paper guide includes a static guide element and a reciprocating guide element connected to the static guide element, the reciprocating guide element movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The actuator is connected to the reciprocating guide element; the actuator configured and arranged to place the reciprocating guide element into the extended position during the collect operation and into the retracted position during the fold-off operation. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187405 | Method And Apparatus For Forming Discrete Adjustable Pant-Like Disposable Undergarments - A method and apparatus for producing a pre-fastened adjustable pant-like disposable absorbent undergarment including a fully or partially severed front body panel is disclosed. The method includes first providing a discrete undergarment moving longitudinally in a machine direction. A first panel and second panel are separated in a z-direction to allow for a transport support structure to be passed through a waist opening and a pair of leg openings. While on the transport support structure, the first panel is cut to define a first portion of the front panel and a second portion of the front panel. Finally, the first portion of the front panel and the second portion of the front panel may be joined together with a fastener assembly that connects the first portion and the second portion. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187406 | METHOD OF PRODUCING CLEANING MEMBER - To provide a novel method of production and system of production which are suitable for producing a cleaning member excellent in cleaning performance and further which enable efficient production. The present invention is a method of producing a cleaning member which is obtained from a multilayer web which contains at least a fiber bundle and a belt-shaped nonwoven fabric, the method including at least a step of conveying the fiber bundle and a step of conveying the belt-shaped nonwoven fabric, the tension of the fiber bundle in the step of conveying the fiber bundle being lower than the tension of the belt-shaped nonwoven fabric in a step of conveying the belt-shaped nonwoven fabric. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187407 | SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM - The present invention is concerning to a sheet processing apparatus comprising: a pressing member configured to press a folding line portion of a sheet bundle being folded; and a moving unit configured to move the pressing member to a folding line direction of the sheet bundle, wherein the pressing member pressurizes a part of the sheet bundle corresponding to a downstream side of a conveyance direction of the sheet bundle. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187408 | HIGH ZIRCONIA FUSED CAST REFRACTORY - To provide a high zirconia fused cast refractory which has high corrosion resistance to molten glass and which is scarcely susceptible to cracking during its production. A high zirconia fused cast refractory which has a chemical composition comprising from 96.5 to 98.5 mass % of ZrO | 2014-07-03 |
20140187409 | SILICON PART FOR PLASMA ETCHING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a silicon part and a method of producing the silicon part. The silicon part is not worn quickly and particle formation is suppressed even if it is positioned in the reaction chamber of a plasma etching apparatus. The silicon part for the plasma etching apparatus is made of any one selected from a group consisting of poly-crystalline silicon, mono-like silicon, and single-crystalline silicon. Also, the silicon part includes boron as a dopant in a range from 1×10 | 2014-07-03 |
20140187410 | OXIDATION CATALYSTS ON ALKALINE EARTH SUPPORTS - An oxidation catalyst includes a support including particles of an alkaline earth salt, and first particles including a palladium compound on the support. The oxidation catalyst can also include precious metal group (PMG) metal particles in addition to the first particles intermixed together on the support. A gas permeable polymer that provides a continuous phase can completely encapsulate the particles and the support. The oxidation catalyst may be used as a gas sensor, where the first particles are chemochromic particles. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187411 | PREPARATION OF SILICA-ALUMINA COMPOSITION - A process for preparing a silica-alumina composition containing of from 30 to 70% wt silica and of from 70 to 30% wt of alumina, which process comprises (a) preparing an aqueous mixture containing aluminum sulfate and having a pH in the range of from 1.0 to 6.5; (b) adding alkali metal aluminate to the mixture obtained in step (a) to increase the pH of the mixture to within the range of from 7.1 to 12;
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20140187412 | AQUEOUS DISPERSION LIQUID AND COATING MATERIAL, FILM, AND PRODUCT USING THE SAME - In one embodiment, an aqueous dispersion liquid contains at least one particles selected from tungsten oxide particles and tungsten oxide composite particles. A mean primary particle diameter (D50) of the particles is in the range of 1 nm to 400 nm. In the aqueous dispersion liquid, concentration of the particles is in the range of 0.1 mass % to 40 mass %, and pH is in the range of 1.5 to 6.5. The aqueous dispersion liquid excels in dispersibility of particles and capable of maintaining good liquidity for a long period. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187413 | NANOCOMPOSITE MATERIALS BASED ON METAL OXIDES HAVING MULTI-FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES - The present invention relates to nanocomposite materials comprising nanoclays as support of metal oxide particles which give the materials multi-functional properties. Said properties are obtained through the formulation of a specific type of additives based on layers of natural and/or synthetic clays which are intercalated with metal oxides with antimicrobial and/or oxygen sequestrating and/or catalytic and/or self-cleaning and/or anti-abrasive capacity; and which may optionally contain other organic, metal, inorganic compounds or combination thereof which may exercise a role of compatibilization and/or dispersion and/or increase in the functionality of the metal oxides and/or providing new functionalities, both passive of physical strengthening and active such as biocide character, antioxidant and chemical-species absorbers. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187414 | AQUEOUS DISPERSION AND COATING MATERIAL USING THE SAME, AND PHOTOCATALYTIC FILM AND PRODUCT - An aqueous dispersion of an embodiment includes visible-light responsive photocatalytic composite microparticles containing tungsten oxide and zirconium oxide, and an aqueous dispersion medium in which the photocatalytic composite microparticles are dispersed. In the photocatalytic composite microparticles, a ratio of a mass of the zirconium oxide to a mass of the tungsten oxide is in a range of from 0.05% to 200%, and a D50 particle size in particle size distribution is in a range of from 20 nm to 10 μm. The aqueous dispersion has pH in a range of from 1 to 9. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187415 | COMPLEX OXIDE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, AND EXHAUST GAS PURIFICATION CATALYST - Provided are: a complex oxide that exhibits high redox ability even at low temperatures, has excellent heat resistance, and stably retains these characteristics even on repeated oxidation and reduction at high temperature; a method for producing the same; and an exhaust gas purification catalyst. The inventive complex oxide contains Ce; rare earth metal element other than Ce, including Y; Al and/or Zr; and Si; such that the Ce, and said other elements other than Ce and Si, are present in a mass ratio of 85:15-99:1, calculated as oxides; and has a characteristic such that when it is subjected to temperature-programmed reduction (TPR) measurement in a 10% hydrogen-90% argon atmosphere at from 50° C. to 900° C. with the temperature increasing at a rate of 10° C./min, followed by oxidation treatment at 500° C. for 0.5 hours, and then temperature-programmed reduction measurement is performed again, its calculated reduction rate at and below 400° C. is at least 2.0%. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187416 | PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING CONTROLLED POROUS CATALYSTS FOR THE DEHYDROGENATION OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS - The current document is directed to processes for producing improved porous catalysts for the dehydrogenation of organic compounds. In one implementation, the process comprises providing a powder of metal particles, sieving the powder using vibrating-screen sieves, aligning metal particles collected from sieving under an external magnetic field, partially sintering the aligned metal particles to form a solid matrix by heating the aligned metal particles in a furnace or microwave oven, or heating the aligned metal particles using a laser sintering process with a controlled amount of external heat, to a temperature below the melting point of the metal powder, and oxidizing the matrix to produce the porous catalyst. The catalysts produced by the disclosed methods have a porous body with increased surface area, can assume various microstructures, and consist essentially of metal oxides. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187417 | CALCINATION PROCESS FOR PRODUCING AN IMPROVED ETHYLENE OXIDE CATALYST - A method for producing a catalyst effective in the oxidative conversion of ethylene to ethylene oxide, the method comprising subjecting a refractory carrier impregnated with a liquid silver-containing solution to a calcination process, wherein the calcination process comprises a solvent removal step in which the silver-impregnated carrier is heated to a base temperature (T | 2014-07-03 |
20140187418 | MULTICOLOR THERMAL IMAGING METHOD AND THERMAL PRINTER - A multicolor direct thermal imaging method wherein a multicolor image is formed in a thermal imaging member comprising at least first and second different image-forming compositions and a thermal printer for use in practicing the method. Heat is applied to at least the second image-forming composition while the first image-forming composition is at a first baseline temperature (T | 2014-07-03 |
20140187419 | NEMATICIDAL AQUEOUS SUSPENSION CONCENTRATE COMPOSITIONS - Provided herein are aqueous suspension concentrate compositions comprising biologically active 3,5-disubstituted-1,2,4-oxadiazoles or salts thereof that are useful, for example, in the control of nematodes. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187420 | ACTIVE COMPOUND COMBINATIONS - The present invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a fungicide composition, which comprises (A) Prothioconazole and (B) Iprodione. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for curatively or preventively controlling the phytopathogenic fungi of plants or crops, to the use of a combination according to the invention for the treatment of seed, to a method for protecting a seed and not at least to the treated seed. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187421 | Fungicidal substituted 1--1H [1,2,4]triazole compounds - The present invention relates to substituted 1-{2-[2-halo-4-(4-halogen-phenoxy)-phenyl]-2-alkoxy-3-methyl-butyl}-1H-[1,2,4]triazole compounds of formula I as defined in the description, and the N-oxides, and salts thereof, processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds and also to compositions comprising at least one such compound. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds and compositions for combating harmful fungi and seed coated with at least one such compound. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187422 | Fungicidal substituted 1--1H-[1,2,4]triazole compounds - The present invention relates to substituted 1-{2-[2-halo-4-(4-halogen-phenoxy)-phenyl]-2-alkoxy-2-cyclyl-ethyl}-1H-[1,2,4]triazole compounds of formula I as defined in the description, and the N-oxides, and salts thereof, processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds and also to compositions comprising at least one such compound. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds and compositions for combating harmful fungi and seed coated with at least one such compound. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187423 | Fungicidal substituted 1--1H-[1,2,4]triazole compounds - The present invention relates to substituted 1-{2-[2-halo-4-(4-halogen-phenoxy)-phenyl]-2-alkoxy-hexyl}-1H-[1,2,4]triazole compounds of formula I as defined in the description, and the N-oxides, and salts thereof, processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds and also to compositions comprising at least one such compound. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds and compositions for combating harmful fungi and seed coated with at least one such compound. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187424 | PYRETHROID FORMULATIONS - The present disclosure provides formulations of pyrethroid compounds comprising nanoparticles of polymer-associated pyrethroid compounds along with various formulating agents. The present disclosure also provides methods for producing and using these formulations. The disclosure describes various formulations and formulating agents that can be included in the formulations. Additionally, the disclosures describes application to various plants and pests as well as advantages of the disclosed formulations. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187425 | ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR ADMINISTERING CO2 INTO PLANTS - Methods and articles are provided for reducing the amount of water consumed by a plant over a period of time, sequestering CO | 2014-07-03 |
20140187426 | CROP ENHANCEMENT - The invention relates to a method of crop enhancement. In particular, it relates to a method of enhancing crop plants by applying cis-jasmone to the plants, plant parts, plant propagation material, or a plant growing locus, and to the use of cis-jasmone for enhancing crops. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187427 | QUANTUM PROCESSOR BASED SYSTEMS AND METHODS THAT MINIMIZE AN OBJECTIVE FUNCTION - Quantum processor based techniques minimize an objective function for example by operating the quantum processor as a sample generator providing low-energy samples from a probability distribution with high probability. The probability distribution is shaped to assign relative probabilities to samples based on their corresponding objective function values until the samples converge on a minimum for the objective function. Problems having a number of variables and/or a connectivity between variables that does not match that of the quantum processor may be solved. Interaction with the quantum processor may be via a digital computer. The digital computer stores a hierarchical stack of software modules to facilitate interacting with the quantum processor via various levels of programming environment, from a machine language level up to an end-use applications level. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187428 | INSULATED HIGH-TEMPERATURE WIRE SUPERCONDUCTOR AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - An insulated high-temperature wire superconductor includes a wire of a noninsulated high temperature wire superconductor, the width of which is at least 10 times its thickness and in which a high-temperature superconductor is introduced into a matrix or is applied to a substrate. The wire is provided with an electrically non-conducting insulating layer on both sides such that the two insulating layers have an insulating edge width in a range from 2 mm to 200 mm which projects in relation to the wire. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187429 | Apparatus and Method for Specific Release of Captured Extension Products - Apparatus and methods for separating different polynucleotide populations in a mixture are provided, wherein different polynucleotides or polynucleotide populations are captured on different solid support. After hybridization, polynucleotides are selectively released from a selected support by altering a physical property of that support. The released polynucleotides can be eluted from a common flow path and isolated. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187430 | Compositions and Methods for Identifying Autism Spectrum Disorders - The invention provides methods of identifying DNA methylation profiles for neurological and psychiatric conditions including autism spectrum disorders, methods of treating such conditions, and methods of identifying therapeutics for the treatment of such neurological and psychiatric conditions. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187431 | Method Using A Nonlinear Optical Technique for Detection of Interactions Involving A Conformational Change - A nonlinear optical technique, such as second or third harmonic or sum or difference frequency generation, is used to detect binding interactions, or the degree or extent of binding, that comprise conformational change. In one aspect of the present invention, the nonlinear optical technique detects a conformational change in a probe due to target binding. In another aspect of the invention, the nonlinear optical technique screens candidate probes by detecting a conformational change due to a probe-target interaction. In another aspect of the invention, the nonlinear optical technique screens candidate modulators of a probe-target interaction by detecting a conformational change in the presence of the modulator. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187432 | METHODS USING A NONLINEAR OPTICAL TECHNIQUE FOR DETECTION OF INTERACTIONS INVOLVING A CONFORMATIONAL CHANGE - A nonlinear optical technique, such as second or third harmonic or sum or difference frequency generation, is used to detect binding interactions, or the degree or extent of binding, that comprise conformational change. In one aspect of the present invention, the nonlinear optical technique detects a conformational change in a probe due to target binding. In another aspect of the invention, the nonlinear optical technique screens candidate probes by detecting a conformational change due to a probe-target interaction. In another aspect of the invention, the nonlinear optical technique screens candidate modulators of a probe-target interaction by detecting a conformational change in the presence of the modulator. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187433 | METHODS USING A NONLINEAR OPTICAL TECHNIQUE FOR DETECTION OF INTERACTIONS INVOLVING A CONFORMATIONAL CHANGE - A nonlinear optical technique, such as second or third harmonic or sum or difference frequency generation, is used to detect binding interactions, or the degree or extent of binding, that comprise conformational change. In one aspect of the present invention, the nonlinear optical technique detects a conformational change in a probe due to target binding. In another aspect of the invention, the nonlinear optical technique screens candidate probes by detecting a conformational change due to a probe-target interaction. In another aspect of the invention, the nonlinear optical technique screens candidate modulators of a probe-target interaction by detecting a conformational change in the presence of the modulator. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187434 | Nucleic Acid Labeling Compounds - Nucleic acid labeling compounds are disclosed. The compounds are synthesized by condensing a heterocyclic derivative with a cyclic group (e.g. a ribofuranose derivative). The labeling compounds are suitable for enzymatic attachment to a nucleic acid, either terminally or internally, to provide a mechanism of nucleic acid detection. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187435 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CELL-PROLIFERATION-RELATED DISORDERS - Methods of treating and evaluating subjects having neoactive mutants are described herein. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187436 | NANOPLASMONIC MOLECULAR RULER FOR NUCLEASE ACTIVITY AND DNA FOOTPRINTING - This invention provides a nanoplasmonic molecular ruler, which can perform label-free and real-time monitoring of nucleic acid (e.g., DNA) length changes and perform nucleic acid footprinting. In various embodiments the ruler comprises a nucleic acid attached to a nanoparticle, such that changes in the nucleic acid length are detectable using surface plasmon resonance. The nanoplamonic ruler provides a fast and convenient platform for mapping nucleic acid-protein interactions, for nuclease activity monitoring, and for other footprinting related methods. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187437 | Cross-Reactive Sensor Arrays And Methods of Use - Disclosed herein are methods and compositions directed to the construction of aptamer-based receptors and cross-reactive sensor arrays of such receptors and the use of the same in disease detection and management. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187438 | Methods and Compositions for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Epithelial Cancers - Methods for detecting, diagnosing and monitoring an epithelial cancer in a patient are described comprising measuring in a sample from the patient Ep-ICD polypeptides and Ep-ICD polynucleotides. Methods for prognosis of breast cancer comprising measurement of nuclear Ep-ICD polypeptides and optionally EpEx polypeptides are provided. The invention also provides kits and compositions for carrying out the methods of the invention. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187439 | METHOD FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF GAUCHER'S DISEASE - The present invention is related to an in vitro method for diagnosing Gaucher's disease in a subject comprising a step of a) detecting a biomarker in a sample from the subject, wherein the biomarker is free lyso-Gb1. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187440 | SYSTEMATIC EVALUATION OF SEQUENCE AND ACTIVITY RELATIONSHIPS USING SITE EVALUATION LIBRARIES FOR ENGINEERING MULTIPLE PROPERTIES - The present invention provides methods for protein engineering. Specifically, the invention provides methods utilizing site evaluation libraries to design libraries that optimize two or more properties of a protein. | 2014-07-03 |
20140187441 | AMPLIFICATION OF CYP24 AND USES THEREOF - This invention pertains to the discovery that an amplification of the CYP24 gene or an increase in CYP24 activity is a marker for the presence of, progression of, or predisposition to, a cancer (e.g., breast cancer). Using this information, this invention provides methods of detecting a predisposition to cancer in an animal. The methods involve (i) providing a biological sample from an animal (e.g. a human patient); (ii) detecting the level of CYP24 within the biological sample; and (iii) comparing the level of CYP24 with a level of CYP24 in a control sample taken from a normal, cancer-free tissue where an increased level of CYP24 in the biological sample compared to the level of CYP24 in the control sample indicates the presence of said cancer in said animal. | 2014-07-03 |