27th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 41 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130171286 | FEEDING SYSTEM - A feeding system includes a hopper, a high-pressure fan, a filter, a controller, and a receiving box. The hopper is filled with plastic material. The controller is connected with the high-pressure fan and the filter. The high-pressure fan, the filter, and the controller are received in the receiving box. The filter is connected to the hopper via a feeding pipe. The high-pressure fan is connected to the feeding pipe. The controller controls the high-pressure fan to generate a pulling force to pull the plastic materials out of the hopper, and controls the filter to filter the plastic material. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171287 | APPARATUS FOR MOULDING PLASTIC MICRO-PIECES BY ULTRASOUND - The apparatus comprises a melting chamber ( | 2013-07-04 |
20130171288 | DEVICE FOR FACILITATING MOLDING OF BREAST IMPLANT SHELLS - A system for molding, more specifically demolding, elastomeric breast implant shells is provided. The system generally includes a molding device having a mandrel having a form generally of a breast implant shell and a mandrel rod, couplable to the mandrel. A fluid flow port is provided which is alternately disposable in a concealed position and an exposed position upon rotation of the mandrel rod. When a liquid elastomer coating on the mandrel is cured, the fluid flow port is rotated into the exposed position which allows it to pass air between the cured coating and the molding surface, thereby facilitating disengagement and demolding of the shell from the mandrel. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171289 | ROLLER AND METHOD OF MAKING ROLLER - A roller for producing optical films is disclosed. The roller includes a cylindrical main body and a micro-structured layer surrounding a circumferential surface of the main body. The microstructure layer includes a number of microstructures on its surface away from the main body. The microstructure layer is made from ethylene tetrafluoroethylene. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171290 | Mold-Tool System having Actuator Assembly Including Piston Assembly and Flexible Diaphragm Assembly - A mold-tool system ( | 2013-07-04 |
20130171291 | REGIONAL SUET COMPOSITIONS - Suet compositions intrinsically attractive to desirable birds in a particular region (e.g., northeast, southeast, midwest, southwest, and west) and which attract more desirable birds than other suet compositions. The suet compositions comprise tallow, peanuts, and corn in combination with black oil sunflower seeds, sunflower chips, white millet, and almonds; black oil sunflower seeds, sunflower chips, white millet, and pumpkin seeds; black oil sunflower seeds, sunflower chips, white millet, and safflower; dough mix and red millet, or dough mix and pecans. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171292 | PROTEIN RESTRICTION FOR DISEASE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT - Methods for preventing and treating disease include (i) providing to a person a nutrient material including at least one of lipid or carbohydrate, wherein protein constitutes less than 5 percent of the material's caloric content; (ii) instructing that, during a lower-protein time period of at least two days, the material be administered such that the person's intake of protein is less than 30 grams per day; (iii) instructing that nutrition be administered to the person such that the person's bodily intake of carbohydrate constitutes at least 40 percent of the person's intake of calories during the lower-protein period; and (iv) instructing that, during a higher-protein time period of at least 24 hours following the lower-protein period, the person receives an average daily protein intake of at least 40 grams. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171293 | ARRAY OF AGE-TAILORED NUTRITIONAL FORMULA WITH OPTIMUM FAT CONTENT - The present invention relates to nutritional formulae which are specifically designed to address the needs of infants and young children between 0 and 2 years. In particular, the invention provides a set of nutritional compositions for infants and young children, each nutritional composition having age-specific fat contents. The set of the invention is specifically aimed at providing long-term benefits to an infant/young child by meeting its nutritional needs at each specific age. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171294 | Nutritional Compositions - The invention relates to compositions comprising novel blends of nutritional ingredients and solid, semi-solid and beverage compositions comprising such blends. In particular, this invention relates to rehydration, energy and recovery beverages (e.g. sports drinks), compositions for support of weight management, as well as digestive, bone, cognitive and heart health. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171295 | CONFECTIONERY AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION THEREOF - A confectionery product comprises an extruded body portion having a plurality of conduits disposed therein. The extruded body portion is substantially transparent, the conduits contain a visually contrasting material, and different conduits comprise different colored substances and/or comprise substances which may vary in colour along the length of the conduits. The visually contrasting material in the conduits can comprise a reflective material and/or a luminescent material and/or a material which is able to change colour upon variations in pH and/or temperature. Methods of producing the confectionery product are also described. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171296 | METHOD - The present invention relates to a method for identifying a pepsin resistant alpha amylase enzyme for use in a feed supplement comprising: i) providing an alpha amylase enzyme; ii) admixing said alpha amylase with corn based feed and buffer solution comprising a pepsin concentration of 9000 U/ml at pH 3, 40° C., 500 rpm for at least 120 minutes and analysing alpha amylase activity on said alpha amylase compared to a control sample; wherein said control sample differs in that no pepsin is present during incubation; and iii) selecting an alpha amylase enzyme which substantially maintains alpha amylase activity under the assay conditions; feed supplements and feedstuffs comprising a pepsin resistant alpha amylase and the use of pepsin resistant alpha amylases in feed. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171297 | APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EFFICIENT SOLUBILIZATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE IN WATER USING HIGH ENERGY IMPACT - A method for the efficient solubilization of carbon dioxide in water through the use of high energy impacts is disclosed. The method can optionally includes mixing the carbon dioxide and water to form an annular dispersed flow, accelerating the carbon dioxide and water prior to the collision; providing a retention network to collect the carbonated water flow. Also disclosed are systems and apparatuses for practicing the disclosed methods. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171298 | NOVEL STABLE BEADLETS OF LIPOPHILIC NUTRIENTS - The invention disclosed in this application relates to novel stable beadlets of lipophilic nutrients comprising an inert core having a coating of stabilizing antioxidants, lipophilic nutrients, or mixtures thereof. The beadlets may be coated with one or more coatings to protect the lipophilic ingredients from the atmosphere, specifically the coatings can be used to protect against moisture and/or oxygen. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of the stable beadlets. The beadlets can be used in medicines and dietary supplements intended to facilitate the reduced risk of macular degeneration, cataract, and several forms of cancer. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171299 | CONSUMABLES AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION THEREOF - The present invention relates to a confectionery composition comprising an at least partially convoluted or rolled sheet of a confectionery material having at least one capillary disposed therein, wherein the composition has a longitudinal axis which extends along the convolutions or axis of rolling and the at least one capillary runs parallel, perpendicular or at an inclined angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the product. The present invention also relates to a method of production of the same. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171300 | COOKING METHOD AND APPARATUS - An ovenable cooking apparatus for facilitating the cooking of food components while maintaining the separateness thereof may include a first container for holding a first food component, and a second container for holding a second food component. The separation of the first food component from the second food component maintains the surface area for the first and second food components to facilitate heating of the first and second food components. The first food component may have a liquid based content for producing steam when heated, and one or both of the first container and the second container may define a passage for providing airflow and steam flow for contacting the second container and/or the second foodstuff and heating or steaming the second food component. Additionally, the second container may be steam impermeable for cooking bread and the like. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171301 | Microwave Heating Construct with Elevatable Bottom - A microwave heating construct includes a movable portion defined at least partially by lines of disruption extending between adjacent edges of the bottom panel. The movable portion is adapted to be moved towards the interior space for maintaining a food item in an elevated position within the construct. A susceptor or other microwave energy interactive element may be joined to the movable portion to enhance heating, browning, and/or crisping of the food item. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171302 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING VEGETABLE OIL WITH MODIFIED RHEOLOGY AS POPCORN FAT - Disclosed is a trans fat replacement system and a composition comprising a composition of an expanded, low-density carbohydrate and at least one edible oil wherein the expanded, low-density carbohydrate modifies the rheology of the at least one edible oil. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171303 | Food and Beverage Container having dual chamber - Dual chamber apparatuses and systems are provided having food and beverage portions forming a single housing that can be controlled by a single user. The systems and apparatuses include multiple receptacles, one for food such as popcorn, and the other for beverages, such as soda. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171304 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CULINARY INTERACTION - A computerized system and method are disclosed, the method including but not limited to presenting an interactive cooking menu on a client processor display; receiving on the client device an input regarding the cooking menu and responding to the input. A system is disclosed for performing functions useful in presenting an interactive cooking menu on a client processor display; receiving on the client device an input regarding the cooking menu and responding to the input. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171305 | COOKING EQUIPMENT AND A METHOD OF OPERATING A COOKING EQUIPMENT - A cooking equipment includes a first database, containing first energy consumption data, indicating energy required to maintain, operating conditions prescribed by a cooking program stored in a control device, in the absence of food; and a second database, containing second energy consumption data-indicating additional energy to be supplied in excess of energy of the first energy consumption data to have a unit weight of the food processed according to the cooking program. The control device includes a processing unit that estimates daily energy consumption for the cooking program from the first and second energy consumption data. The first energy consumption data relate to respective individual iterations of the cooking process and include an initial energy excess associated with a first iteration of consecutive iterations of the cooking process; and a common energy level indicative of energy associated with subsequent iterations of the consecutive iterations of the cooking process. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171306 | Stabilizing and Dyeing Process for Strawberries - A method to stabilized and impart color to strawberries, which can be fresh, or optionally IQF treated. This method comprises several stages including cuticle removal, alkalinization of the fruit pulp, infusion of a soluble stabilizing agent by immersion in an alkaline media to give the necessary firmness and texture integrity, infusion of dyeing agents by immersion in an alkaline color solution, fixation of said color and stabilizing agents in an acidic solution that has been enriched with polyvalent cations, and ulterior processes to preserve and extend the shelf life. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171307 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING COATED SHAPED MEAT FOR PREPARATION IN A TOASTER, SHAPED MEAT PRODUCT AND ITS USE FOR PREPARING A SCHNITZEL IN A TOASTER - A method for producing coated shaped meat for preparation in a conventional toaster, having the following steps: Forming shaped meat pieces from a moulding material containing ham meat pieces, so that the shaped piece of meat has a mean thickness of 5 mm to 22 mm and a width of 50 mm to 160 mm, wet coating the shaped pieces of meat with a wet-coating produced from crushed or minced meat-type raw materials, drinking water and auxiliary materials, dry coating the wet-coated shaped piece of meat, deep-frying the dry-coated shaped pieces of meat, removing surplus frying fat from the deep-fried shaped pieces of meat, so that the shaped pieces of meat have a frying fat content of less than 15 percent by weight, and freezing the deep-fried shaped pieces of meat from which the surplus frying fat has been removed. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171308 | PROTECTIVE PACKAGING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CURVILINEAR PRODUCE ITEMS - Packaging and method for safely transporting plural individualized bananas. The bananas are individualized, the stems trimmed, and the bananas are immersed in a cleansing solution and dried. A protective sleeve extends end-to-end over the length of each banana, and plural correspondingly-sized bananas are aligned in an arched, side-by-side arrangement atop an elongate support member within a produce-preserving overwrap. The overwrap is sealed and placed into a typically rectangular container, with the ends of each banana facing downwardly and the outer curvature facing upwardly. A pad end is loosely rolled and tucked beneath the blossom ends of the bananas, the rest of the pad extending over the bananas and tucking between the stem ends of the bananas and a sidewall of the container. An upper pad is placed atop the bananas, and the container is covered and sealed. The container can also be partitioned to receive and retain additional produce items. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171309 | CARBONATED BEVERAGE CONTAINER - A carbonated beverage container includes a bottle having a flexible sidewall of generally circular cross section, a cap for closing a top opening of the bottle, pairs of coupling elements provided on diametrically opposite portions of the sidewall respectively and configured to be pushed towards each other and couple together, thereby partially collapsing the bottle and expelling a predetermined amount of air therefrom. A method of preserving the taste of carbonated beverage in a container is also disclosed. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171310 | EDIBLE FAT CONTINUOUS SPREADS - The invention relates to a method of preparing an edible fat continuous spread comprising a dispersed aqueous phase and crystalline non-esterified plant sterol, said method comprising the steps of preparing a fat continuous emulsion and mixing said emulsion with fast re-crystallized non-esterified plant sterol. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171311 | LIQUID BEVERAGE DISPENSER - A beverage dispenser and methods of use for combining at least one beverage ingredient with a diluting ingredient to form a beverage. In one embodiment, the beverage ingredient is coffee or tea and the diluting ingredient is water. The beverage ingredient is retained in a container which is positioned in the beverage dispenser. The ingredient is mixed with water at least in part in the container for dispensing into a receptacle positioned relative to the dispenser. In one embodiment, the beverage ingredient is a liquid form of beverage concentrate packaged in a disposable container. The beverage dispenser includes mechanisms and assemblies which form a single opening in the container to allow water to enter and exit the container through the single opening in the container to release and mix the beverage ingredient. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171312 | ROTATING STRAINER - Processing of a bulk liquid including particles, including use of a rotating strainer surface with openings disposed on a circumference thereof, the openings allowing an extracted liquid in the bulk liquid to pass through the strainer surface while preventing particles from passing through the strainer surface, such that a concentration of particles in the extracted liquid is less than in the bulk liquid; an extracted liquid outflow port which outputs the extracted liquid from an interior region of the rotating strainer surface; and a motor configured to rotate the strainer surface at a speed sufficient to generate a centrifugal force or turbulence at the openings sufficient to prevent the particles from clogging the openings, wherein the strainer surface is rotated and the extracted liquid is output through the extracted liquid outflow port when the strainer surface is fully submerged in the bulk liquid. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171313 | PRODUCTION OF GELATIN-CONTAINING CONFECTIONERY - The present invention provides an improved process for production of gelatin-containing confectionery, in which a mass composed of starch and syrup is liquefied at low temperature and admixed with a gelatin solution. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171314 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CONTROL OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES - The present invention relates to methods for inhibiting the growth of pathogenic microbes in food products. In an embodiment, the invention includes an antimicrobial preservative composition for food products including potassium lactate, potassium acetate, and sodium diacetate. In an embodiment, the invention includes a food product including a meat; 1.5 to 1.8 parts of potassium lactate; 1.5 to 1.8 parts of potassium acetate; and 0.8 to 1.2 parts of sodium diacetate. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of making a food product including adding an antimicrobial preservative composition to a composition comprising a meat, the antimicrobial preservative composition comprising potassium lactate, potassium acetate, and sodium diacetate. Other embodiments are also included herein. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171315 | SWEETENER COMPOSITION - A sweetener composition comprising at least one high intensity sweetener, erythritol, and at least one or more hydrocolloid, and beverage or food compositions containing such a sweetener composition, are disclosed. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171316 | STEVIA-BASED IMPROVED SWEETENING COMPOSITION AND EDIBLE PRODUCTS MADE THEREWITH - The present invention is directed to a composition for sweetening an edible product, comprising at least a rebaudioside, characterized in that it further comprises gymnemic acid. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171317 | SUBTITUTE FOR FAT WITHIN MEAT AND THE FORMING METHOD THEREOF - The invention provides a meat-fat substitute, the forming composition thereof including: at least one edible gum; at least one starch; and water, wherein the at least one edible gum is present in an amount of about 0.5-20 parts by weight, the at least one starch is present in an amount of about 0.5-10 parts by weight and the water is present in an amount of about 60-99 parts by weight. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171318 | WHEY PROTEIN MICELLES - The present invention relates to whey protein micelles, particularly to whey protein micelle concentrates or powders thereof and to a method for producing them. The present invention also pertains to the use of these micelles concentrates or powders thereof in nutrition and/or cosmetics and/or pharmaceutics. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171319 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A LARGE REGION DUPLICATION OF ASPERGILLUS CHROMOSOME - Disclosed is a technique which is for duplicating across a wide region any large region on a chromosome of a fungus belonging to | 2013-07-04 |
20130171320 | MIXED BEVERAGE PREPARATION AND DISPENSING - A water dispensing device comprises water dispensing means for dispensing water into a serving container. The device furthermore comprises a control unit which is connected with the water dispensing means to control a water dispensing cycle in which a predetermined amount of water is dispensed in the serving container. The control unit is programmed such that the water dispensing cycle includes at least two stages which are separated by an intermediate time period in which no water is dispensed in the serving container. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171321 | REDUCED-FAT FOODSTUFFS AND COOKING OILS, AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - The present invention relates to a newly identified lipase belonging to the Ustilaginaceae family of Basidomycetes and variants thereof. The invention also relates to polynucleotides encoding the lipase and the variants thereof. The invention further relates to procedures for producing the lipase, and variants thereof, polypeptides and polynucleotides. The invention further relates to lipase variants with an increased trans-selectivity. The invention further relates to lipase variants with a preference for long chain fatty acid esters or carboxylic acid moieties with a chain length greater than C | 2013-07-04 |
20130171322 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ANIMAL FEED OR FOODSTUFF AND A PRODUCT OBTANIED BY THAT METHOD - The present invention relates to a method of producing an animal animal feed or foodstuff comprising the steps of: (i) providing at least a first stream of material, preferably comprising a meat and/or fish emulsion, (ii) preparing a viscous gel comprising at least one gel-forming component and a liquid, especially water, by introducing the gel-forming component and the liquid into a mixing chamber, the introduction of the liquid into the gel-forming component located in the mixing chamber being performed by means of a first nozzle unit under high pressure, (iii) providing the viscous gel obtained in step (ii) as or in at least one second stream of material, (iv) making a laminar dispersion of the second stream of material in the first stream of material in an apparatus for at least partially incompletely mixing the first and second streams of material, so that the second stream of material is distributed in the first stream of material in the form of droplets with a size of at least 0.3 mm, preferably 0.3 mm to 8 mm, (v) withdrawing the first stream of material containing the second stream of material in the form of droplets through a second nozzle unit, and (vi) solidifying the first stream of material containing the second stream of material in the form of droplets; and an animal feed or foodstuff which can be prepared with said method. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171323 | LETTUCE VARIETY 45-21 RZ, LORQUINAS RZ - The present invention relates to a | 2013-07-04 |
20130171324 | PROCESS FOR MAKING VACUUM DRIED FRUIT PRODUCT - The present invention defines an apparatus and a process for vacuum drying fruit or vegetables, particularly tropical fruit, such as bananas, mangos and pineapples, so as to provide an exceptionally sweet and flavorful fruit chip snack product which is substantially free of any additives such as frying oil, preservatives, added sugar and artificial sweeteners. The process is a vacuum drying process and utilizes a drying apparatus in the form of an autoclave which contains within it a stacked platen heat exchanger wherein trays of the fruit to be dried are placed between heated platens in the heat exchanger. The platens are heated using hot water or a hot water/steam mixture and the drying is done in the autoclave under pressure. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171325 | VACUUM DRIED FRUIT PRODUCT - The present invention defines an apparatus and a process for vacuum drying fruit or vegetables, particularly tropical fruit, such as bananas, mangos and pineapples, so as to provide an exceptionally sweet and flavorful fruit chip snack product which is substantially free of any additives such as frying oil, preservatives, added sugar and artificial sweeteners. The process is a vacuum drying process and utilizes a drying apparatus in the form of an autoclave which contains within it a stacked platen heat exchanger wherein trays of the fruit to be dried are placed between heated platens in the heat exchanger. The platens are heated using hot water or a hot water/steam mixture and the drying is done in the autoclave under pressure. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171326 | LOW SODIUM SALT SUBSTITUTE COMPOSITIONS - Various low sodium salt substitute compositions are disclosed, as well as food products comprising the same. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171327 | LOW SODIUM SALT SUBSTITUTE COMPOSITIONS - Various low sodium salt substitute compositions are disclosed, as well as food products comprising the same. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171328 | PRODUCTION OF STEVIOL GLYCOSIDES IN MICROORGANISMS - Recombinant microorganisms, plants, and plant cells are disclosed that have been engineered to express novel recombinant genes encoding steviol biosynthetic enzymes and UDP-glycosyltransferases (UGTs). Such microorganisms, plants, or plant cells can produce steviol or steviol glycosides, e.g., rubusoside or Rebaudioside A, which can be used as natural sweeteners in food products and dietary supplements. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171329 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR COATING A POROUS SUBSTRATE WITH A COATING LIQUID - An engagement head for engaging a porous substrate includes at least two pin sets, each pin set including a plurality of pins arranged in a plurality of parallel pin rows at a predetermined pin angle, wherein pins of immediately neighboring pin rows are arranged such that pin angles for the pins in a pin row are inversely symmetrical to pin angles for the pins in a neighboring pin row. The pins of a pin row move collectively in the same direction when a pin set is extended, which direction is determined by the pin angle of the pin row, whereby neighboring pin rows move in opposite longitudinal directions from one another when the pin set is extended. The pin sets may be extended and retracted in unison by a single actuation source. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171330 | METHOD FOR TREATING A SURFACE OF A DEVICE FOR DISPENSING A FLUID PRODUCT - A method of surface treating a fluid dispenser device, said method comprising a step of modifying at least one surface to be treated of at least a portion of said device in contact with said fluid by ionic implantation using multi-charged and multi-energy ion beams, said modified surface to be treated having non-stick properties for said fluid, said multi-charged ions being selected from helium (He), nitrogen (N), oxygen (O), neon (Ne), argon (Ar), krypton (Kr), and xenon (Xe), ionic implantation being carried out to a depth of 0 μm to 3 μm. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171331 | Stimuli Responsive Nanofibers - A stimuli responsive nanofiber that includes a stimuli responsive polymer, such as a thermally responsive polymer, and a cross-linking agent having at least two latent reactive activatable groups. The nanofiber may also include a biologically active material or a functional polymer. The stimuli responsive nanofiber can be used to modify the surface of a substrate. When the nanofiber includes a thermally responsive polymer, the physical properties of the surface can be controlled by controlling the temperature of the system, thus controlling the ability of the surface to bind to a biologically active material of interest. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171332 | SOLID DISPERSION PREPARATION - A granule or a tablet of a solid dispersion that allows a drug in a preparation to be rapidly dissolved without impairing dissolving of the solid dispersion, and a method for producing same is composed of 1 to 10% by weight of a poorly soluble drug, a water-soluble polymer, an excipient and 15 to 50% by weight if a disintegrator; a tablet of a solid dispersion composed of a poorly soluble drug, 1 to 5% by weight of a water-soluble polymer, an excipient and 15 to 50% by weight of a disintegrator; and a method for producing a granule or tablet of a solid dispersion comprising spraying a water-soluble polymer solution, in which a poorly soluble drug has been dispersed or dissolved, on a mixed powder of an excipient and a disintegrator, and granulating and drying a resultant. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171333 | SOLID DISPERSION PREPARATION - A granule or a tablet of a solid dispersion that allows a drug in a preparation to be rapidly dissolved without impairing dissolving of the solid dispersion, and a method for producing same is composed of 1 to 10% by weight of a poorly soluble drug, a water-soluble polymer, an excipient and 15 to 50% by weight if a disintegrator; a tablet of a solid dispersion composed of a poorly soluble drug, 1 to 5% by weight of a water-soluble polymer, an excipient and 15 to 50% by weight of a disintegrator; and a method for producing a granule or tablet of a solid dispersion comprising spraying a water-soluble polymer solution, in which a poorly soluble drug has been dispersed or dissolved, on a mixed powder of an excipient and a disintegrator, and granulating and drying a resultant. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171334 | METHOD FOR THE SURFACE TREATMENT OF A FLUID PRODUCT DISPENSING DEVICE - A method of surface treating a fluid dispenser device, the method including a step of modifying at least one surface to be treated of at least a portion of the device by ionic implantation using multi-charged and multi-energy ion beams. The modified surface to be treated has anti-friction properties, the multi-charged ions are selected from helium (He), nitrogen (N), oxygen (O), neon (Ne), argon (Ar), krypton (Kr), and xenon (Xe), and ionic implantation is carried out to a depth of 0 μm to 3 μm. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171335 | THIN FILM DEPOSITING APPARATUS AND THE THIN FILM DEPOSITING METHOD USING THE SAME - A thin film depositing apparatus and a thin film deposition method using the apparatus. The thin film depositing apparatus includes a chamber configured to have a substrate mounted therein, an ejection unit configured to move in the chamber and to eject a deposition vapor to the substrate, and a source supply unit configured to supply a source of the deposition vapor to the ejection unit. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171336 | WAFER PROCESSING METHOD AND SYSTEM USING MULTI-ZONE CHUCK - In a wafer processing method and a wafer processing system, a first property on a back side of a wafer is measured. The back side of the wafer is supported on a multi-zone chuck having a plurality of zones with controllable clamping forces. The wafer is secured to the multi-zone chuck by controlling the clamping forces in the corresponding zones in accordance with measured values of the first property in the zones. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171337 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING TRANSFER PRINTING SUBSTRATE USING CONCAVE-CONVEX STRUCTURE, TRANSFER PRINTING SUBSTRATE FABRICATED THEREBY AND APPLICATION THEREOF - A method for fabricating a substrate for transfer printing using a concave-convex structure and a substrate for transfer printing fabricated thereby. The method includes preparing a handling substrate having a concave-convex structure formed thereon; forming a sacrificial layer along the concave-convex structure on the handling substrate; coating a polymer on the handling substrate having the sacrificial layer formed thereon to form a polymer substrate having bumps filling a concave portion of the concave-convex structure; and removing the sacrificial layer from the handling substrate. The substrate includes a handling substrate having a concave-convex structure formed thereon; and a polymer substrate placed on the concave-convex structure and having bumps filling a concave portion of the concave-convex structure of the handling substrate. This process of manufacturing provides a device to be stably performed on an ultrathin substrate and may secure high degree of alignment and high transfer yield in a transfer printing process. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171338 | CONDUCTIVE POLYMER, SYNTHESIS METHOD THEREOF, AND ELECTROACTIVE ELECTRODE COVERED WITH SAID CONDUCTIVE POLYMER - The present invention provides a conducting polymer, a synthesis method thereof, and an electroactive electrode covered with the said conducting polymer. The conducting polymer is synthesized as follows: use the polybasic acid as dopant and crosslinking agent, and polymerize monomers into conducting polymer hydrogel. The monomers are selected one or more from pyrrole or its derivatives, thiophene or its derivatives, aniline or its derivatives. The acid group of the polybasic acid contains phosphate or polybasic acid which contains at least two substituents per molecule selected from sulfate, nitrate or carboxylic in which the molecular weight of at least one acid group is no more than 800. The mole ratio of the acid group in polybasic acid to monomers of the conducting polymer is 1:12-12:1. The preparation applied in the invention is simple, and need not to import any impurity. The conducting polymer hydrogel has high ionic conductivity, super hydrophilicity, and good biocompatibility. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171339 | METHOD FOR MAKING SULFUR-GRAPHENE COMPOSITE MATERIAL - A method for making sulfur-graphene composite material is disclosed. In the method, a dispersed solution including a solvent and a plurality of graphene sheets dispersed in the solvent is provided. A sulfur-source chemical compound is dissolved into the dispersed solution to form a mixture. A reactant, according to the sulfur-source chemical compound, is introduced to the mixture. Elemental sulfur is produced on a surface of the plurality of graphene sheets due to a redox reaction between the sulfur-source chemical compound and the reactant, to achieve the sulfur-graphene composite material. The sulfur-graphene composite material is separated from the solvent. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171340 | Hybrid Energy Storage Device Production - A novel hybrid lithium-ion anode material based on coaxially coated Si shells on vertically aligned carbon nanofiber (CNF) arrays. The unique cup-stacking graphitic microstructure makes the bare vertically aligned CNF array an effective Li | 2013-07-04 |
20130171341 | ZINC OXIDE PRECURSOR AND METHOD OF DEPOSITING ZINC OXIDE-BASED THIN FILM USING THE SAME - A zinc oxide precursor for use in deposition of a zinc oxide-based thin film contains a zincocene having the following formula or a derivative thereof: | 2013-07-04 |
20130171342 | R-T-B SINTERED MAGNET MANUFACTURING METHOD - [Problem] To provide a heavy rare-earth element RH diffusion process that contributes greatly to mass production. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171343 | Method for repair of a component of a turbomachine and a component repaired according to this method - A method is disclosed for the repair of a component of a turbomachine, in particular a rotor of an aircraft gas turbine, with blades taken up in at least one groove and with at least one support region for limiting a blade tilt angle, whereby at least one segment, which has been subjected to wear, of the support region of the component is removed, and a coating that can be introduced in the unit on at least one supporting surface of at least one blade is formed on the component for limiting the blade tilt angle. In addition, a component of a turbomachine, in particular a rotor of an aircraft gas turbine, with at least one such repair site is disclosed. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171344 | DEVICE HAVING REDUCED FRICTION PROPERTIES - A device, in particular a cover panel for a display device or a monitor auxiliary panel or a surface for input devices, includes a substrate and a coating applied onto the substrate. The coating has a surface having a coefficient of friction in the range between approximately 0.01 and 0.12, in particular between approximately 0.02 and 0.1, or between approximately 0.03 and 0.09. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171345 | METALLIC INK COMPOSITION AND WRITING INSTRUMENT CONTAINING SAME - Metallic ink compositions for use in capillary-action markers are provided. More particularly, a metallic ink composition including an aliphatic solvent, a metallic pigment, and a resin combination including at least a fixing resin and a priming resin is provided. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171346 | FLUORINATED CORE-SHELL-POLYMERS AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING SAME - Disclosed is a process for preparing fluorinated core-shell polymer particles in which the core is a non-fluorinated polymer and the shell is derived from at least 50% by weight of fluorinated monomers, by 1) synthesizing a core polymer latex by aqueous emulsion polymerization of non-fluorinated monomers forming the core polymer, 2) adding the shell-forming fluorinated monomers or mixtures of at least 50% by weight of fluorinated monomers with non-fluorinated monomers to the core polymer latex of step 1) and allowing for at least one hour of equilibration time in which essentially no polymerization of the shell monomers occurs, 3) reacting the shell-forming monomers in the mixture from step 2) to form the core-shell polymer particles, wherein the process steps 1) to 3) are carried out under mechanical stirring in the absence of surfactants, emulsifiers, emulsifying monomers and mixtures thereof. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171347 | Process for Growth of Graphene - The present disclosure relates to a process for growth of graphene at a temperature above 1400° C. on a silicon carbide surface by sublimation of silicon from the surface. The process comprises heating under special conditions up to growth temperature which ensured that the surface undergoes the proper modification for allowing homogenous graphene in one or more monolayers. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171348 | THIN FILM DEPOSITION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - A thin film deposition apparatus and a using method thereof are disclosed. The apparatus includes a preheating chamber, a reacting chamber, a cooling chamber, and at least one transmission module. The preheating chamber is configured for preheating the substrate. The reacting chamber is configured for receiving the substrate being preheated and transferred from the preheating chamber, heating the substrate to a working temperature, depositing a thin film on the substrate under the working temperature, and cooling the substrate being deposited to a temperature lower than the working temperature. The cooling chamber is configured for receiving the substrate being deposited and transferred from the reacting chamber and further cooling the substrate. The transmission module is configured for transferring the substrate between the preheating chamber, the reacting chamber, and the cooling chamber. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171349 | SAMPLE PREPARATION DEVICE FOR MALDI AND SAMPLE PREPARATION METHOD - To provide a sample preparation device that is appropriate for the formation of a matrix film for MALDI through vacuum vapor deposition. A sample preparation device is provided with: a sample substrate support unit | 2013-07-04 |
20130171350 | High Throughput Processing Using Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition - A metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) system is provided for high throughput processing. The system comprises a chamber containing a substrate support system comprising a plurality of substrate support planets operable to support one or more substrates, and a gas emission system operable to provide a plurality of isolated environments suitable for depositing uniform layers on the substrates. The MOCVD system is operable to independently vary one or more process parameters in each isolated environment, and to provide common process parameters to all substrates for depositing one or more layers on all substrates. Methods of forming uniform layers on a substrate are provided wherein at least one of the layers is deposited in an isolated environment. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171351 | VACUUM TABLE FOR A PRINTING DEVICE - A system that may include a printing module arranged to print patterns on a substrate by inkjetting ink on the substrate; and a substrate supporting module that comprises: a porous material module for supporting the substrate and providing vacuum to multiple locations of the substrate when the substrate is placed on a flat upper surface of the porous material module; and an interface module that comprises: at least one inlet for receiving vacuum from a vacuum system; at least one outlet for providing the vacuum to the porous material module; and at least one structural element arranged to contact the porous material module and provide mechanical support to the porous material module. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171352 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE FILMS - A method for making a carbon nanotube composite film is provided. A PVDF is dissolved into a first solvent to form a PVDF solution. A carbon nanotube film structure is provided and immersed into the PVDF solution. The carbon nanotube film structure is transferred into a second solvent. The carbon nanotube film structure is transferred from the second solvent and dried. A solubility of first solvent in the second solvent is greater than a solubility of PVDF in the second solvent. A boiling point of the second solvent is lower than a boiling point of first solvent. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171353 | PRESSURE MASKING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - Methods of pressure coating a target surface of an article comprising one or more passageways include fluidly connecting a pressure masker comprising pressurized masking fluid to a first side of at least one passageway, passing the pressurized masking fluid through the at least one passageway from the first side to a second side comprising the target surface, and, coating the target surface using a coating material, wherein the pressurized masking fluid passing through the at least one passageway prevents the coating material from permanently altering a cross sectional area of the at least one passageway. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171354 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING RESIN-LINEAR ORGANOSILOXANE BLOCK COPOLYMERS - A process is disclosed for preparing a resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer by reacting in a first step an endcapped linear organosiloxane and an organosiloxane resin to form a resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer. The resulting resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer is then crosslinked in a second step to sufficiently increase the average molecular weight of the resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer by at least 50%. The resin-linear organosiloxanes block copolymers prepared by the disclosed process may provide optically solid compositions which may be considered as “reprocessable”. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171355 | METHOD FOR MAKING SULFUR-GRAPHENE COMPOSITE MATERIAL - A method for making a sulfur-graphene composite material is provided. In the method, an elemental sulfur solution and a graphene dispersion are provided. The elemental sulfur solution includes a first solvent and an elemental sulfur dissolved in the first solvent. The graphene dispersion includes a second solvent and graphene sheets dispersed in the second solvent. The elemental sulfur solution is added to the graphene dispersion, a number of elemental sulfur particles are precipitated and attracted to a surface of the graphene sheets to form the sulfur-graphene composite material. The sulfur-graphene composite material is separated from the mixture. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171356 | METHOD FOR DEPOSITING A LAYER ON THE SURFACE OF A SUBSTRATE - A process for depositing a layer on at least part of the surface of a substrate by at least partially submerging the substrate in a solution comprising a solvent and at least one compound intended to form the layer, then drying the substrate, this drying being at least partially carried out in an atmosphere that is isolated from the solution. The submersion in the solution and the drying of the substrate are carried out in the same controlled-atmosphere enclosure. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171357 | POLYURETHANE DISPERSIONS, A PROCESS OF MAKING, AND A METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The invention relates to a polyurethane P comprising a moiety derived from a polyfunctional isocyanate F, and a hydroxyfunctional compound ABCE made from a grafted fatty acid AB which in turn is made from a fatty acid A having at least one olefinic unsaturation, and grafted with a mixture B of olefinically unsaturated monomers which mixture comprises at least one acid-functional olefinically unsaturated monomer B1, wherein the grafted fatty acid AB has on average at least 1.1 acid groups per molecule, at least one polyhydric alcohol C having at least two hydroxyl groups, and at least one fatty acid E, to a process of making this polyurethane, and to a method of use thereof in the form of an aqueous dispersion to formulate coating compositions. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171358 | WOOD TREATMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS EMPLOYING VESSEL WITH BUNDLE STABILIZATION SYSTEM - A wood treatment method and apparatus utilizing a treatment vessel having an integrated bundle hold-down system for securing a bundle of wood within the interior of the vessel during treatment. The bundle hold-down system can be operable to counteract large buoyant forces associated with submersing the bundle of wood in a liquid reagent and/or can be used to maintain the shape and/or position of the bundle during treatment, even if a liquid reagent is not present. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171359 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE - A method for making a carbon nanotube composite film is provided. A PVDF solution is formed by dissolving a PVDF into a first solvent. A number of carbon nanotubes are provided and distributed into the PVDF solution to form a first suspension. The first suspension is transferred into a second solvent to form a second suspension. The second suspension is filtrated to obtain an intermediate, then the intermediate is dried. A solubility of first solvent in the second solvent is greater than a solubility of PVDF in the second solvent. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171360 | COATING METHOD AND ASSOCIATED COATING DEVICE - A coating device for coating parts, in particular body components for automobiles, has at least one piece of application equipment for applying a coating to the components and has a feed device for feeding the components into a suitable coating position relative to the coating equipment. It is proposed that the feed device has at least one handling robot which brings the components into the coating position. Furthermore, a corresponding method is disclosed. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171361 | Coating Composition Including High Molecular Weight Polycarbodiimide, Method Of Preparing Same, And Method Of Preparing Coating On A Substrate - A coating composition comprises a high molecular weight polycarbodiimide. The high molecular weight polycarbodiimide is produced via a method. A method of preparing the coating composition and a method of forming a coating on a substrate with the coating composition are also disclosed. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171362 | Paint Applicator, Kit and Method - A paint applicator, kit and methodology for using the same is disclosed. For example, a paint applicator that allows a user to load a desired amount of paint, such as a water based or other low VOC paint, into the paint applicator and an advancement mechanism that dispenses paint at a rate controllable by the user is disclosed. The advancement mechanism can include a system that translates a rotational force applied to an end cap of the applicator into a linear force that advances a piston which in turn applies paint to an applicator portion. The paint applicator may be reusable or may include a ratchet system that allows for only one time use. The methodology and kit can incorporate a syringe for loading paint into the paint applicator, thus reducing the loss of paint through spilling. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171363 | PLATING CATALYST AND METHOD - A catalyst solution includes a precious metal nanoparticle and a polymer having a carboxyl group and a nitrogen atom. The catalyst solution is useful for a catalyzing an electroless process for plating metal on non-conductive surfaces. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171364 | WOOD TREATMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS EMPLOYING DETACHABLE BUNDLE SUPPORT - A wood treatment method and apparatus employing a bundle support structure to support a bundle of wood during transportation and treatment of the bundle. The bundle support structure rests on a movable cart during transportation of the bundle, but is detached from the movable cart during treatment of the bundle. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171365 | WOOD TREATMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS EMPLOYING BUNDLE LIFT SYSTEM - A wood treatment system that includes at least one wood treatment vessel and a bundle lift system for loading and unloading a bundle of wood from a cart used to transport the bundle into and/or out of the treatment vessel. The lift system vertically disengages the bundle of wood from the cart within the interior of the vessel, thereby allowing the cart to be removed from the vessel prior to initiating treatment. The lift system, which can be physically separate from or physically coupled to the cart, is entirely disposed within a lower portion of the interior volume of the wood treatment vessel. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171366 | PLATING CATALYST AND METHOD - A solution including a precious metal nanoparticle and a polymer polymerized from a monomer comprising at least a monomer having two or more carboxyl groups or carboxylic acid salt groups. The solution is useful for a catalyst for a process of electroless plating of a metal on non-conductive surface. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171367 | COATING COMPOSITIONS, APPLICATIONS THEREOF, AND METHODS OF FORMING - A method to protect and modify surface properties of articles is disclosed. In one embodiment of the method, an intermediate layer is first deposited onto a substrate of the article. The intermediate layer has a thickness of at least 2 mils containing a plurality of pores with a total pore volume of 5 to 50% within a depth of at least 2 mils. A lubricant material is deposited onto the intermediate layer, wherein the lubricant material infiltrates at least a portion of the pores and forms a surface layer. The surface layer can be tailored with the selection of the appropriate material for the intermediate layer and the lubricant material, for the surface layer to have the desired surface tension depending on the application. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171368 | POROUS MEMBRANES HAVING A POLYMERIC COATING AND METHODS FOR THEIR PREPARATION AND USE - A modified porous membrane comprising a polymer coating grafted to a porous membrane is described. The polymer coatings grafted to the porous membranes generally comprise a polymer of variable length of an electron beam (e-beam) reactive moiety, designated “poly-(A) | 2013-07-04 |
20130171369 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTRODE PATTERN OF DISPOSABLE ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSOR STRIP - Disclosed is a method for manufacturing an electrode pattern of a disposable electrochemical sensor strip. The method comprises steps of preparing a nonconductive substrate; forming a mask film with an inverse pattern on at least one side of the nonconductive substrate, said mask film is made of water soluble material or solvent soluble material; forming a metal film both on the mask film and the nonconductive substrate; and washing out, by water, solvent, or water solution, the mask film and the metal film which is on the mask film, so as to form a metal electrode with the electrode pattern on at least one side of the substrate of the disposable electrochemical sensor strip. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171370 | PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL STORAGE - A process is described for producing sheet- or plate-type objects, particularly for producing electrodes and/or separators for constructing an electrochemical energy storage, preferably designed for use in a motor vehicle, or for producing parts of such electrodes and/or such separators, wherein the sheet- or plate-type objects have a first object side surface and a second object side surface on the opposite side to the first object side surface. The production process includes the following steps: reducing (S | 2013-07-04 |
20130171371 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF ADHESIVE OPTICAL FILM - A method for production of an adhesive optical film comprises the step of forming an anchor layer by applying an anchor layer-forming coating liquid to the optical film to form a coating with a thickness of 20 μm or less before drying, wherein the anchor layer-forming coating liquid contains a mixed solvent composed mainly of water and an alcohol, and a binder resin, and by drying the coating under drying conditions satisfying both of the following requirements:
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20130171372 | WOOD TREATMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS EMPLOYING ENHANCED WOOD-TRANSPORTING CART DRIVE SYSTEM - A wood treatment method and apparatus that includes a cart drive system for enabling the movement of at least one wood-transporting cart into and/or out of a wood treatment vessel. The wood-transporting cart can have a length greater than the maximum internal dimension of the wood treatment vessel. The cart drive system can include at least one active drive component and at least one passive drive component. The active drive component can be physically separate from the cart and permanently fixed outside the interior of the wood treatment vessel. The passive drive component can be physically coupled to the cart and operable to move with the cart as it transports the bundle of wood into and/or out of the wood treatment vessel. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171373 | PROCESS FOR OBTAINING METAL OXIDES BY LOW ENERGY LASER PULSES IRRADIATION OF METAL FILMS - The present invention relates to processes for obtaining metal oxides by irradiation of low energy laser pulses of metal layers, wherein said metals can be formed as simple metals, alloys, or multilayers. The present invention performs the oxidation of a thin metal film deposited on a substrate; e.g., glass (SiO | 2013-07-04 |
20130171374 | PVD COATING FOR METAL MACHINING - The present invention relates to a wear resistant coating suitable to be deposited on cutting tool inserts for chip forming metal machining. The coating comprises at least two layers with different grain size, but with essentially the same composition. The coating is deposited by Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD). | 2013-07-04 |
20130171375 | SMART FILM STRUCTURE - A smart film structure is provided. It includes a light shuttle film, a heat insulating film structure arranged on one surface of the light shuttle film, and an attached layer arranged on another surface of the light shuttle film. This smart film structure is attached to a transparent object by using the attached layer, to change the transparent state of the transparent object at user's own choice. The transparent object may be insulated against heat by means of the heat insulating film structure, so as to lower indoor temperature and reduce the use of air conditioners with the advantage of energy conservation. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171376 | Plant Exterior Simulator - A plant exterior simulating assembly that covers an artificial holiday tree to create a realistic visual appearance and a tactility of a real tree. The assembly functions to conceal an unsightly core portion including, tree trunks, poles, bases, stands, metal cores, lighting cords, and electrical wiring. A cylinder-shaped molding engages the core portion by contouring the core portion to provide a snug fit. The molding includes an axially extending, generally inwardly directed slit that passes through a portion of the diameter of the molding, sufficient for allowing the molding portion to fully cover the core member. An exterior portion contours the exterior surface area of the molding. The exterior can include a plethora of natural configurations including, tree bark, leaves, buds, fruit, nuts, water droplets, sap, insects, and flower petals. However, holiday themes, artisitic designs, or artificial configurations are also possible for the exterior visuals. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171377 | Artificial Stone Laminate - An artificial stone laminate including a layer of particulates, a layer of reinforcing fibers backing the layer of particulates, a substrate attachment layer backing the layer of reinforcing fibers, and a binder that binds the particulates, the reinforcing fibers, and the substrate attachment layer is provided. An exposed surface of the layer of particulates is polished flat. The reinforcing fibers include, for example, glass fibers. The substrate attachment layer is, for example, a cellulosic layer, a layer of cenospheres, a layer of fleece, or a layer having a hook side or a loop side of a hook and loop fastener. The binder is, for example, a polyester resin with a filler or an acrylic resin. The particulates include, for example, one or more of quartz particulates, metal pieces, transparent particulates coated with metal and colored glass, or any combination thereof. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171378 | Composite Structures that Change Shape in Response to Changes in Temperature - The present invention is a composite structure that changes shape as temperatures change. The composite structure utilizes a flexible substrate. The flexible substrate is static and does not change shape by itself in response to changes in temperature. A supports structure is affixed to the flexible substrate. The support structure is made from bi-layer films that change shape in response to changes in temperature. The support structures are formed into complex shapes that are smaller than the flexible substrates they support. As a result, when the support structure are affixed to the flexible substrates, the support structures cause the flexible substrates to buckle, bend and twist as the support structures change shape with temperature. The support structures can be designed so as to cause the specific changes in the flexible substrate to as to mimic the natural blooming movements of a flower petal or leaf. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171379 | THERMAL TRANSFER FILM AND ORGANIC ELECTROLUMINESCENT DISPLAY MANUFACTURED USING THE SAME - A thermal transfer film and an organic electroluminescent display manufactured using the thermal transfer film, the thermal transfer film including a base layer; and a transfer enhancement layer having a surface energy of about 25 dyne/cm or less. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171380 | JOINED UNIT OF GLASS BASE MEMBERS, AIRTIGHT ENVELOPE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING GLASS STRUCTURAL UNIT - A joined unit of glass base members is provided, comprising first and second glass base members and a joining member which extends along opposing surfaces of the first and second glass base members, wherein glass base member is elastically deformed while being depressed in an internal direction of the glass base member in the vicinity of an end portion in a widthwise direction of the joining member, a boundary surface between the elastically deformed glass base member and the joining member and a surface of the elastically deformed glass base member, which are disposed in the vicinity of the end portion in the widthwise direction of the joining member, are positioned on an internal side of the glass base member, and an area, in which a residual stress is a compressive stress, is formed in the vicinity of the end portion in the widthwise direction of the joining member. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171381 | SANDWICH CORE MATERIAL - A sandwich core material for a sandwich laminate is disclosed. The sandwich core material includes a number of flexible core material elements having a longitudinal structure. A flexible core material for a sandwich core material, a sandwich laminate and a wind turbine blade including such a sandwich core material are provided. In addition, the present a method of manufacturing such a sandwich core material is provided. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171382 | INJECTION-MOLDED HOLLOW PRODUCT - A hollow injection-molded product has a sidewall that is formed in a mold cavity by injecting molding material. An interior surface of the sidewall includes at least one ridge that is shaped by a flow channel in the mold cavity. The flow channel directs the flow of the injected molding material in the mold cavity. The cross-sectional dimension of the ridge normal to the direction of flow of the molding material that is injected in the flow channel generally decreases in the direction of flow. A label is inserted into the mold cavity prior to injection of the molding material so that the label is on the exterior surface of the sidewall of the hollow product. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171383 | TOUGHENED POLYESTER BLENDS - The properties of melt blends of specific aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters and starch are improved by addition of a combination of polylactic acid, graft copolymers such maleic anhydride grafted polyethylene and maleic anhydride grafted polystyrene, and a hindered phenolic antioxidant. The blends exhibit increased melt strength and maximum draw down ratio versus blends of only aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters and starch. Films made from the blend are compostable and exhibit an attractive combination of mechanical and rheological properties for packaging materials. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171384 | CUSHIONING AIR BAG WITH PREDETERMINED OPENING IN AIR CYLINDER TURNING ZONE AND MANUFACTURING THEREOF - A method for making a cushioning air bag with a predetermined opening in an air cylinder turning zone, including: providing an air cylinder sheet; adhering the two sheets of outer film to form turning points; determining a turning middle line on the air cylinder sheet; configuring nodes on two respective sides of the turning middle line; turning the air cylinder sheet along the turning middle line; and adhering two sides of the turned air cylinder sheet with lateral heat sealing lines; wherein two lateral sides of the air cylinder sheet between nodes and the turning middle line form a non-heat sealing section; a bottom surface is formed between turning points, the non-heat sealing section of the turning zone is expanded to form a lateral polygonal opening, and a supporting surface is formed on a bottom of the opening, after the air cylinder sheet is filled with air. | 2013-07-04 |
20130171385 | REACTING CYCLOPENTADIENE AND MALEIC ANHYDRIDE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PLASTICIZERS - Multi-esters of the formula: | 2013-07-04 |