29th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 31 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140199189 | BEARING APPARATUS, MOTOR, AND BLOWER FAN - A bearing apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a bearing portion having a bottom and being substantially cylindrical; a shaft inserted in the bearing portion, and arranged to rotate about a central axis relative to the bearing portion; a bearing opposing portion defined in one piece, arranged above the bearing portion, and arranged to hold an upper end portion of the shaft while covering an outer circumferential surface upper portion and an upper end surface of the shaft; and a cylindrical seal portion arranged to extend downward from the bearing opposing portion. An inner circumferential surface of the cylindrical seal portion and an outer circumferential surface of the bearing portion are arranged to together define a seal gap therebetween, the seal gap including a seal portion having a surface of a lubricating oil defined therein. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199190 | Integrated Foot Pedal Control System for Hydraulic Power Take-Off Assembly for ATV - An integrated foot-operated pump control system for a variable-flow hydraulic power take-off assembly for use with an ATV. The integrated foot-operated pump control system simplifies installation, removal, and re-installation of the hydraulic power take-off assembly, eliminates hand fatigue, and enhances safety. The integrated foot-operated pump control system is embodied in a hydraulic power take-off unit having a variable-flow pump with a flow control mechanism and a foot-operated pump control system having a foot pedal and a control cable that remain attached to the hydraulic power take-off unit when it is disconnected from the ATV. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199191 | FAN MOTOR WITH ANTI-DIRT STICKING FUNCTION AND APPARATUS HAVING FAN MOTOR - A fan motor including a stator; a rotor having a cylindrical part arranged around the stator and a plurality of blades sticking out from an outer periphery of the cylindrical part to a radial direction, the rotor rotating about an axial line to blow a gas; and a housing having a disk part arranged at a side of the stator, a shroud part arranged around the blades, and a plurality of stays extending from an outer circumferential edge portion of the disk part to the radial direction to connect the disk part and the shroud part beside the blades. The stays are arranged at an upstream side from the blades in a blowing direction of the gas. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199192 | FUEL INJECTION PUMP - The present invention provides a fuel injection pump which pressurizes and discharges fuel that is drawn in a low-pressure state, the fuel injection pump including a pump housing having a valve holder in which an inlet valve, an outlet valve, and a relief valve are arranged in an interior and a pump chamber is formed between the inlet valve and the outlet valve and a plunger that pressurizes or depressurizes the pump chamber, in which the relief valve is provided on a downstream side of the outlet valve and is configured as a valve for returning the fuel to an upstream side of the outlet valve, and a portion of a passage on the upstream side of the outlet valve and a passage from the downstream side of the outlet valve to an upstream side of the relief valve are separately formed in a same space in the valve holder. The present invention can reduce the number of components of the fuel injection pump and reduce cost. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199193 | BLOOD TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present invention generally relates to hemodialysis and similar dialysis systems, including a variety of systems and methods that would make hemodialysis more efficient, easier, and/or more affordable. One aspect of the invention is generally directed to new fluid circuits for fluid flow. According to one aspect, a blood pump is configured to pump blood to a dialyzer of a hemodialysis apparatus, the blood pump comprising a pneumatically actuated or controlled reciprocating diaphragm pump. In an embodiment, the diaphragm of the pump comprises a flexible membrane formed or molded to generally conform to a curved inner wall of a pumping chamber or control chamber of the pump, wherein the diaphragm is pre-formed or molded to have a control side taking a convex shape, so that any elastic tension on the diaphragm is minimized when fully extended into a control chamber of the pump. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199194 | FUEL PUMP - Provided is a fuel pump comprising: a pump body; a plunger reciprocatably displaceable with respect to the pump body; and a plurality of valve elements inclusive of a suction valve to allow the fuel to be sucked into the fuel pressurizing chamber and a discharge valve to allow the fuel to be discharged out of the fuel pressurizing chamber, in which the pump body comprises a tubular valve retention member to retain the plurality of valve elements, a cylinder member to slidably retain the plunger, and an outer shell member having an inner wall surface facing an outer surface of the valve retention member, the inner wall surface and the outer surface of the valve retention member collectively forming a suction gallery chamber. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199195 | CYLINDER ASSEMBLY AND DISPENSER PUMP USING THE SAME - The cylinder assembly includes a first body, a second body and a coupling mechanism. The first body is of a tubular shape and has a valve set at a bottom end thereof. The valve set includes a valve, an elastomer and a passage. The second body has a ring with an outline fitting the valve. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199196 | BALL SEAT APPARATUS AND METHOD - A ball seat assembly includes a tubular having a bore therethrough; an entry port in fluid communication with the bore; a plurality of exit ports in fluid communication with the entry port; a ball seat disposed in the each of the plurality of exit ports, wherein the ball seat is configured to receive a ball to block fluid flow through the respective exit port; and a diverter configured to block fluid flow through the bore and direct fluid flow from the bore to the entry port. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199197 | VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT PUMP WITH MULTIPLE PRESSURE CHAMBERS - A variable displacement vane pump has a plurality of seals between the inner surface defining the housing's internal chamber and an outer surface of the control ring. The seals define a plurality of pressure regulating chambers comprising a first chamber and a second chamber each for receiving pressurized fluid. The first chamber is defined between a pair of seals located in a circumferential direction of the ring on opposing sides of the pivotal mounting of the control ring and having at least one inlet for receiving pressurized fluid. The circumferential extent of the first chamber is greater along a portion for applying force to the ring in a second pivotal direction than along a portion for applying force in the first pivotal direction such that a net force is applied in the second pivotal direction. The second chamber is defined between a pair of seals located in the circumferential direction of the ring and has at least one outlet for receiving pressurized fluid such that the entire circumferential extent of the second chamber applies force to the ring in the second pivotal direction. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199198 | INTERNAL GEAR PUMP - An internal gear pump includes an inner rotor having n teeth and an outer rotor having (n+1) teeth. A tooth profile of the inner rotor is an envelope of a group of locus circles ( | 2014-07-17 |
20140199199 | Gas Pump With Pressure Relief for Reducing the Starting Torque - A gas pump including a delivery chamber with an inlet and an outlet for a gas; a first housing part with a first sealing surface which at least partially surrounds the delivery chamber; a second housing part with a second sealing surface which at least partially surrounds the delivery chamber, wherein the second housing part together with the first housing part at least partially encloses the delivery chamber; a delivery device which can be moved within the delivery chamber, for delivering the gas; and a pressing device which presses one of the housing parts against the other with a pressing force, such that the sealing surfaces abut each other and together form a sealing join which at least partially surrounds the delivery chamber, in order to seal off the delivery chamber, wherein the second housing part can be moved relative to the first housing part, against the pressing force, in order to be able to widen the sealing join to form a relieving gap through which liquid situated in the delivery chamber can escape. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199200 | EXPANDER CIRCUIT - An expander circuit for a thermal expander, having a first pump arranged between a condenser and an evaporator, is proposed, the inlet of the expander being connected to the evaporator and the outlet to the condenser, and a separate lubricating circuit connecting the expander circuit to at least one bearing. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199201 | COMPRESSOR WITH ROTATING CAM AND SLIDING END VANES - An apparatus for compressing or pumping fluid includes a housing having an interior chamber. The housing includes an end wall having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. A rotating cam is rotatably mounted within the interior chamber and includes a cam body having an end with a sloped annular channel formed therein. The apparatus also includes am end vane slidably mounted within a slot in the end wall so as to extend into the sloped annular channel for sliding therein as the rotating cam rotates. The end vane divides the sloped annular channel into an inlet chamber and an outlet chamber such that, as the rotating cam rotates, the inlet chamber expands and communicates with the fluid inlet for receiving the fluid, and the outlet chamber contracts and communicates with the fluid outlet for expelling the fluid. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199202 | Manufacturing and Applications of Metal Powders and Alloys - The present invention is directed to a method of manufacture of metal or alloy powders that uses liquid phase reduction of a metal halide, or a mixture of metal halides, to produce a metal particle coated in salts produced as a reaction byproduct. The reaction conditions can be chosen to select a range of metal particle sizes, and the salt coating prevents oxidation (or reaction with other atmospheric gases) and permits a range of applications hitherto difficult to achieve using metal powders. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199203 | HIGH-PURITY LANTHANUM, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, SPUTTERING TARGET COMPRISING HIGH-PURITY LANTHANUM, AND METAL GATE FILM COMPRISING HIGH-PURITY LANTHANUM AS MAIN COMPONENT - A high-purity lanthanum, characterized by having a purity of 5N or more excluding rare earth elements and gas components, and α-ray count number of 0.001 cph/cm | 2014-07-17 |
20140199204 | CUPROUS OXIDE POWDER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - There are provided a cuprous oxide powder having a smaller particle diameter than that of conventional cuprous oxide powders, and a method for producing the cuprous oxide powder by a chemical reducing process. In a method for producing a cuprous oxide powder by adding a reducing agent, such as a reducing sugar, to a solution containing copper hydroxide, which is formed by adding one of an alkali solution and a copper ion containing solution to the other thereof, to deposit cuprous oxide particles by reduction, 0.00001 to 0.04 moles (10 to 40000 ppm) of ferrous ions with respect to the amount of copper ions in the copper ion containing solution are added to the copper ion containing solution before forming copper hydroxide, to produce a cuprous oxide powder which has a mean primary particle diameter of not greater than 0.5 micrometers when it is measured by a scanning electron microscope (SEM), the cuprous oxide powder having a 50% particle diameter (D | 2014-07-17 |
20140199205 | ALUMINUM ALLOY AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - Provided are an aluminum alloy and a production method thereof. In accordance with an embodiment, an aluminum-based mother material is melted to form a molten metal. An additive including silicon oxide is added to the molten metal. At least a portion of the silicon oxide is exhausted in the molten metal. The molten metal is cast. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199206 | AIR TREATMENT DEVICE - An embodiment of the invention provides an air treatment device. The air treatment device comprises an air purifying unit configured to purify air; a scent dispenser configured to dispense scent; an air detector, configured to detect the purified air and provide an output signal; and a processor configured to receive the output signal from the air detector and control the operation speed of the air purifying unit and the dispensing flow of scent dispensed by the scent dispenser, based on the output signal, wherein the dispensing flow of scent dispensed by the scent dispenser is decreased with the increase of the operating speed of the air purifying unit. Another embodiment of the invention provides a method of controlling a scent dispenser and an air purifying unit of an air treatment device, wherein the air treatment device further includes an air detector and a processor. The method comprises the steps of purifying air by using the air purifying unit; detecting the purified air by using the air detector; controlling, by using the processor, the operating speed of the air purifying unit and the dispensing flow of scent dispensed by the scent dispenser, based on the detection result, wherein the dispensing flow of scent dispensed by the scent dispenser is decreased with the increase of the operating speed of the air purifying unit. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199207 | FUEL DECONTAMINATION UNIT AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - In an embodiment, a fuel decontamination unit comprises a decontamination region containing fuel; and an ultraviolet light located in the decontamination region; wherein the ultraviolet light is configured to irradiate the fuel. In an embodiment, a method of decontaminating fuel comprises flowing a contaminated fuel into a decontamination unit; irradiating the fuel with ultraviolet radiation that is emitted from the ultraviolet light such that the contaminated fuel becomes a purified fuel; flowing the purified fuel out of the decontamination unit; wherein a microorganism level in the purified fuel is less than that of the contaminated fuel. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199208 | CLOSURE DEVICE - The invention relates to a device ( | 2014-07-17 |
20140199209 | METHODS AND PRODUCTS FOR ANALYZING POLYMERS - Methods and products for analyzing polymers are provided. The methods include methods for determining various other structural properties of the polymers. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199210 | EXHAUST GAS PURIFICATION APPARATUS FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A reduction in the accuracy of a failure determination of a filter due to a reduction in the detection accuracy of a PM sensor is suppressed. In order to achieve this, provision is made for a filter, an NOx selective reduction catalyst at the downstream side of the filter, a supply device for supplying a reducing agent to the NOx selective reduction catalyst, a PM sensor for detecting an amount of particulate matter in an exhaust gas at the downstream side of the NOx selective reduction catalyst, and a supply decrease part that makes an amount of supply of the reducing agent smaller in cases where at least one of the following conditions is satisfied than in cases where any of the conditions is not satisfied, wherein the conditions include: a condition in which the temperature of the NOx selective reduction catalyst is equal to or less than a threshold value; a condition in which the temperature of the exhaust gas is equal to or less than a threshold value; a condition in which the flow rate of the exhaust gas is equal to or larger than a threshold value; and a condition in which the amount of adsorption of the reducing agent in the NOx selective reduction catalyst is equal to or larger than a threshold value. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199211 | Combined Removal of Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Dioxide in a Refuge Chamber With a Single Air Circulation System - A combination of an oxidizing catalyst entity to convert carbon monoxide and other oxidizable contaminants to carbon dioxide, followed by a carbon dioxide removing entity, both suitable for, and arranged within a single air system functioning at the ambient temperature and humidity of the space, to remove toxic oxidizable constituents and carbon dioxide to produce a cleaned breathable atmosphere in an enclosed space. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199212 | CONSTRUCTION MACHINE WITH HEAT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A construction machine according to the disclosure includes a tank for receiving an additive provided for the treatment of exhaust gases of the construction machine, and the additive has a decomposition temperature. The construction machine furthermore comprises at least one connecting line which is configured to conduct the additive away from the tank and/or to the tank. A withdrawal unit is connected to the at least one connecting line and is configured to transport the additive from the tank to the at least one connecting line and/or from the at least one connecting line into the tank. The construction machine further comprises a heat management system configured to influence temperature of the additive in the tank such that it does not exceed the decomposition temperature of the additive. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199213 | SINGLE LOOP MULTISTAGE FUEL PRODUCTION - Synthetic fuels are produced from synthesis gas in a four-stage reactor system with a single recycle loop providing the requisite thermal capacity to moderate the high heat release of the reactions and to provide the reactants and reaction environments for the efficient operation of the process. The first stage converts a portion of the synthesis gas to methanol, the second stage converts the methanol to dimethylether, the third stage converts the methanol and dimethylether to fuel and the fourth stage converts the high melting point component, durene, and other low volatility aromatic components such as tri- and tetra-methylbenzenes to high octane branched paraffins. The four-stage catalyst used for hydrotreating is resistant to CO poisoning. The reactions i produce water as a side product that is carried through to a high pressure separator after the fourth stage. The streams from the separator are a liquid fuel stream, a water stream and a gaseous stream that contains light hydrocarbon gases and the unreacted synthesis gas. The larger part of this gas stream is recycled to the inlet of the first stage and mixed with the fresh synthesis gas stream. Alternatively, the fresh synthetic gas stream is mixed with the product of the second stage. The smaller part of the gas stream from the separator is sent to hydrocarbon recovery and to fuel gas used for providing preheat of various streams. The liquid fuel is sent for blending into fuel products, such as gasoline, jet fuel, or diesel, and the water stream can be sent, for example, to the synthesis gas producing plant for steam generation. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199214 | Ethylene Cracking Furnace - The present disclosure provides an ethylene cracking furnace, comprising at least one radiant section provided with a bottom burner and/or a side burner, and at least one set of radiant coil arranged along a longitudinal direction of the radiant section. The radiant coil is an at least two-pass coil having an N−1 structure, wherein N is preferably a natural number from 2 to 8. A manifold is arranged at an inlet end of a downstream tube of said at least two-pass coil, and an outlet end of each upstream tube of said at least two-pass coil is connected to the manifold through a curved connector. The arrangement according to the present disclosure can effectively reduce the expansion differences between the upstream tubes and the downstream tubes, and therefore reduce the stress caused thereby. Consequently, bending of the radiant coil can be avoided, thereby extending the service life of the radiant coil. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199215 | UNIT FOR STERILIZING A WEB OF PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR A MACHINE FOR PACKAGING POURABLE FOOD PRODUCTS - There is described a unit for sterilizing a web of packaging material advanced along a given path, having, along a longitudinal portion thereof, a succession of pre-applied opening devices and adapted to be transformed in a plurality of sealed packages containing a pourable food product; the unit comprises a bath, containing a sterilizing agent in which the web with the opening devices is advanced, and an aseptic chamber connected to an outlet of the bath and housing drying mechanism for removing residual sterilizing agent from the web; the drying mechanism comprise an ejector located at a distance from the outlet of the bath and configured so as to direct a stream of air transversally to the web and onto the longitudinal portion of the web provided with the opening devices. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199216 | LIQUID END ASSEMBLY FOR A MULTICHANNEL AIR DISPLACEMENT PIPETTE - A handheld multichannel air displacement pipette is modular in construction and includes compliant joints and molded plastic components in place of various machined metal, glass, and ceramic components found in traditional multichannel pipettes. These improvements are made without sacrificing performance in channel-to-channel consistency, accuracy, and precision. The multichannel pipette is inexpensive to manufacture, lightweight, reliable, and easy to assemble and service. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199217 | MINERAL SEPARATION USING FUNCTIONALIZED FILTERS AND MEMBRANES - An apparatus for collecting mineral particles in a slurry or the tailings is disclosed. The apparatus may take the form of a filter, a conveyor belt or an impeller to be used in a processor to collect mineral particles in the slurry, or in a tailings pond to collect mineral particles in the tailings. The filter, conveyor belt or impeller has a collection area made of or coated with a synthetic material having a functional group, either anionic or cationic to attach to the mineral particles. Alternatively, the synthetic material has hydrophobic molecules to render the collection area hydrophobic. When the mineral particles in the slurry or tailings are combined with collector molecules, the mineral particles also become hydrophobic. The hydrophobic mineral particles are attracted to the hydrophobic collection area. The filter, conveyor belt and impeller may have a plurality of passage ways in order to increase the contacting surfaces. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199218 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ZERO EMISSION COMBINED HEAT AND POWER - An emissions control system and method of controlling emissions reduces contaminants in exhaust gases. The emissions control system may be a combined power and heat system which may include an organic Rankine cycle drive for producing electricity. The system may use ozone, a wet scrubber and a charcoal bed to reduce the contaminants. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199219 | Method For Determining a Quality of a Reducing Agent Solution Containing Ammonia Used to Reduce Nitrite Oxide - A determination of a quality of a reducing agent solution containing ammonia used to reduce nitrogen oxides involves actuating a metering unit that delivers metered quantities of reducing agent solution into an engine's discharged exhaust gas and determining an efficiency value that is at least correlated with the efficiency of the SCR catalytic converter and comparing the efficiency value to a predefinable limit value. If an efficiency value not corresponding to proper functioning of the SCR exhaust emission control system is identified by the comparison, a switch is made to a diagnostic mode in a second method step. If a predefinable deviation of the efficiency value from a limit value is identified after expiration of the second method step time period, a third method step is performed for conditioning the SCR catalytic converter. A fourth step involves an adaptation mode in which a deviation from the efficiency value is determined. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199220 | THERMAL DESTRUCTION OF NITROSAMINE IN CO2 CAPTURE - Methods related to the removal of acidic gas are provided. In particular, the present disclosure relates to methods for the removal of acidic gas from a gas mixture, wherein said methods minimize the accumulated concentration of nitrosamines. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199221 | METHOD FOR REMOVING CONTAMINANTS FROM EXHAUST GASES - A method for removing contaminants from the effluent from metal pickling operations by oxidizing the contaminants in the effluent, passing the oxidized effluent to a first scrubber thereby removing mixed acid vapors and some nitrogen oxides and passing these scrubbed gases to a second scrubbing system while injecting ozone into a duct between the first and the second scrubbing systems thereby to oxidize nitrogen oxides to higher oxides and scrubbing the oxidized nitrogen oxides gas stream in the second scrubbing system. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199222 | TEMPLATED CATALYST COMPOSITION AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A composition includes a templated metal oxide substrate having a plurality of pores and a catalyst material includes silver. The composition under H | 2014-07-17 |
20140199223 | TEMPLATED CATALYST COMPOSITION AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A composition includes a templated metal oxide, at least 3 weight percent of silver, and at least one catalytic metal. A method of making and a method of using are included. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199224 | METHOD FOR MONITORING A CLEANING OF A PROCESS GAS - The present disclosure is directed to a method for monitoring a cleaning of a process gas passing through a wet scrubber. The wet scrubber comprises an inlet zone, a contact zone and an outlet zone. The contact zone is divided into at least two sections. The method comprises measuring a concentration of sulphur dioxide in at least a first measuring point corresponding to a first section of the at least two sections of the contact zone to obtain measurement information; and comparing the measurement information to a reference value to determine a local sulphur dioxide removal performance of the first section. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199225 | TREATMENT OF RUMINANT EXHALATIONS - Methane gas in a ruminant exhalation may be oxidized to reduce the amount of methane gas output by the ruminant. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199226 | MECHANOCHEMICAL SYNTHESIS OF HEXAGONAL OsB2 - The presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to hexagonal osmium boride, OsB | 2014-07-17 |
20140199227 | PRODUCTION OF TRISILYLAMINE FROM MONOCHLOROSILANE AND AMMONIA BY USE OF INERT SOLVENT - The present invention relates to a specific process for producing trisilylamine from monochlorosilane and ammonia in the liquid phase. The invention further relates to a plant wherein such a process can be carried out with advantage. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199228 | INTEGRATED CARBON DIOXIDE REMOVAL AND AMMONIA-SODA PROCESS - The present invention relates to an method for producing sodium carbonate by integration of a carbon dioxide capture process with an ammonia-soda process. The present invention moreover relates to a plant for producing sodium carbonate comprising a carbon dioxide capture system and an ammonia-soda system. Uses of fluid streams generated in a carbon dioxide capture process in an ammonia-soda process is moreover disclosed. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199229 | COMPOSITIONS, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS FOR SEPARATING CARBON-BASED NANOSTRUCTURES - The present invention generally relates to compositions, methods, and systems for separating carbon-based nanostructures. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199230 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING CARBON NANOTUBES - Carbon nanotubes are grown by supplying raw material gas | 2014-07-17 |
20140199231 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND DEVICE FOR GENERATING CHLORINE DIOXIDE - A two-part system, method and device for producing a gaseous or aqueous chlorine dioxide solution is disclosed. The system includes a two part system where part one utilizes sodium chlorite in a dry chemical form (e.g., granulated, powder, and/or flake) securely contained within a device. Part two is a liquid acid solution that, when placed in contact with part one, will activate part one to produce chlorine dioxide gas or aqueous chlorine dioxide when water is added after part one is activated when exposed to part two which is a premade liquid acid solution. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199232 | Targeted Therapeutic Nanoparticles - Disclosure of methods and compositions related to chemical conjugations to nanoparticles of polysaccharides cross-linked to poloxamers as well as nano-sized colloids comprised of polysaccharides and poloxamers. The nanoparticles may be produced by various methods including inverse miniemulsion polymerization processes which create nanogels of desired size, shape, and stability for controlled therapeutic drug delivery, imaging, and theragnostic applications. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199233 | Enhanced Growth Inhibition of Osteosarcoma by Cytotoxic Polymerized Liposomal Nanoparticles Targeting the Alcam Cell Surface Receptor - The present invention relates to the fabrication and uses of liposomal nanoparticles. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199234 | BCL-2/BCL-XL INHIBITORS AND THERAPEUTIC METHODS USING THE SAME - Inhibitors of Bcl-2/Bcl-xL and compositions containing the same are disclosed. Methods of using the Bcl-2/Bcl-xL inhibitors in the treatment of diseases and conditions wherein inhibition of Bcl-2/Bcl-xL provides a benefit, like cancers, also are disclosed. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199235 | NANOPARTICLE COATED WITH LIGAND INTRODUCED WITH LONG HYDROPHOBIC CHAIN AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME - The present invention relates to a nanoparticle having a linker connected to a long alkane or alkene chain, and a method for preparing the nanoparticle. The alkyl chain of C | 2014-07-17 |
20140199236 | ANDROGEN RECEPTOR MODULATOR AND USES THEREOF - Described herein is the androgen receptor modulator of formula (I) | 2014-07-17 |
20140199237 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MODULATION OF OLFML3 MEDIATED ANGIOGENESIS - The present invention relates to antibodies against specific domains of Olfml3 and the use of such in angiogenesis. In particular aspects, angiogenesis-related conditions, such as cancer, can be treated by the composition comprising the Olfml3 antagonists. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199238 | Targeting of Bone Marrow Neovasculature - Antibodies which bind an antigen of the bone marrow neovasculature in leukaemia patients, for use in treatment and diagnosis of leukaemia, in particular the treatment and diagnosis of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). | 2014-07-17 |
20140199239 | Compositions and Methods for in Vivo Imaging - The present disclosure provides lipid-probe compounds, and compositions comprising the compounds. A subject lipid-probe compound is useful for various imaging applications, which are also provided. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199240 | ANTICANCER AGENT - The invention relates to a method for preparing a bisphosphonate covalently bonded to a nanostructure. This invention also relates to a bisphosphonate having incorporated therein a radioisotope selected from | 2014-07-17 |
20140199241 | LIPOSOMES COMPRISING POLYMER-CONJUGATED LIPIDS AND RELATED USES - The present invention provides liposomes comprising a lipid bilayer and a polymer-conjugated lipid, wherein said polymer-conjugated lipid is incorporated into said lipid bilayer. The present invention also provides methods of producing the liposomes as well as a method of delivering a nucleic acid to a subject comprising the step of administering said nucleic acid encapsulated in a mixed liposome, a method for performing diagnostic imaging in a subject, comprising the step of administering a diagnostic agent encapsulated in a mixed liposome, and methods for treating, inhibiting, or suppressing a pathological condition in a subject comprising administering to said subject a mixed liposome. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199242 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DETECTION AND TREATMENT OF CANCER - Novel antibodies for the detection and/or treatment of a cancer (e.g., a pancreatic cancer or an ovarian cancer) are provided. In certain embodiments the antibodies bind a region of the MUC4 protein that does not comprise the central tandem repeat (TR) domain of MUC4. Certain antibodies bind to the MUC4 peptide fragment MUC4-α-N-Ter and/or to the MUC4 peptide fragment MUC4-α-C-Ter. Chimeric constructs comprising such antibodies are also provided. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199243 | BIFUNCTIONAL PHOSPHONATE CHELATING AGENTS - Compounds of the following Formula (I): | 2014-07-17 |
20140199244 | CONTROLLED RELEASE SYSTEM - The present invention relates to controlled release systems that may be administered other than intravenously. The controlled release system is directed to active ingredients, entrapped in or otherwise incorporated in or coupled to polymer carriers or polymeric devices, such as micelles, nanoparticles, microspheres and other types of polymer devices for controlled release; the active ingredients are covalently bonded to the polymer carriers or polymeric devices. The controlled release systems may suitably be used to treat diseases. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199245 | OLIGONUCLEOTIDE-BASED PROBES FOR DETECTION OF BACTERIAL NUCLEASES - The present invention relates to a rapid detection of microbial-associated nuclease activity with chemically modified nuclease (e.g., ribonuclease) substrates, and probes and compositions useful in detection assays. Accordingly, in certain embodiments, the present invention provides a probe for detecting a microbial endonuclease comprising a substrate oligonucleotide of 2-30 nucleotides in length, a fluorescence-reporter group operably linked to the oligonucleotide, and a fluorescence-quencher group operably linked to the oligonucleotide. The fluorescence-reporter group and the fluorescence-quencher group are separated by at least one RNAse-cleavable residue, e.g., RNA base. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199246 | STEVIA COMPOSITION - Stevia compositions are prepared from steviol glycosides of | 2014-07-17 |
20140199247 | BRINE AND METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a brine with improved features for use in food as a condiment and for the preservation and treatment of fish and shellfish, improving the organoleptic and nutritional properties of the foods treated and/or cooked with it. The brine with improved features obtained according to the method of the present invention can furthermore be used as raw material for manufacturing intensely hydrating and mineralizing isotonic beverages for human consumption, as well as any food product requiring water in the manufacturing process, improving the nutritional properties thereof. It can also be used as raw material for manufacturing products with a high nutritional value in agriculture and stock raising, in the food industry, in other industries and in health treatments. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199248 | Spray tanning delivery device - An apparatus for delivering liquid includes a wand with a nozzle, a toggle switch, and a supply canister for delivering self-tanning and sun-tanning solutions to a human body. The wand may pivotably attach to a cap attached to the supply canister containing the chosen liquid to be delivered without the necessity of an exposed external tube suspended between the wand and the supply canister. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199249 | Compositions for Depositing Agents Using Highly Volatile Silicone Solvents - The invention relates to the field of depositing agents on surfaces using highly volatile silicone solvents. Particularly, the invention relates to novel compositions useful for depositing agents on skin and other surfaces. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199250 | PERSONAL CARE COMPOSITION AND METHODS CONTAINING HYDROPHOBICALLY-MODIFIED HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE - Described are personal care compositions, comprising water, nonionic cellulose ethers having hydroxyethyl groups and being further substituted with one or more hydrophobic substituents, and at least one hair fixative polymer, moisturizer, conditioner, humectant, cationic conditioning polymer, antioxidant, anti-aging active, or sun care active. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199251 | DISPERSION - An object of the present invention is to obtain a dispersion in which a water-repellent inorganic powder is dispersed in water. The dispersion can be handled easily because the dispersion medium is water. In the case of using the dispersion for cosmetics, the dispersion can be suitably used when an inorganic powder subjected to a water-repellent treatment is mixed in an aqueous cosmetic. A dispersion in which an inorganic powder subjected to a water-repellent organic surface treatment is uniformly dispersed in water, wherein the contents of a water-repellent inorganic powder, a dispersant, and water is 80% by weight or more based on the total amount of the dispersion. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199252 | SILICONE-FREE ANTIPERSPIRANT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING SILICONE-FREE ANTIPERSPIRANT COMPOSITIONS - Silicone-free antiperspirant compositions and methods for fabricating silicone-free antiperspirant compositions are provided. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, an antiperspirant composition includes an active antiperspirant compound, stearyl alcohol, a C14-C16 fatty alcohol, and a carrier fluid. The carrier fluid is composed of a first volatile hydrocarbon component selected from a C12-C14 hydrocarbon, a second volatile hydrocarbon selected from a C13-C16 hydrocarbon, and at least one non-volatile hydrocarbon component. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199253 | PERSONAL CARE COMPOSITIONS - A personal care formulation comprising an active compound is operable to reduce the surface friction of hair fibres and promoting inter-fibre movement. The active compound is the reaction product of a fatty acid and a polyamine. The use of the active compound in a personal care formulation works as a friction modifier operable to reduce the surface friction of hair fibres. The invention extends to the active compound and a method of reducing hair-fibre surface friction. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199254 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL HAIR COLOR PROTECTOR - This invention relates to the synthesis of a multifunctional hair color protector, p-methoxy cinnamidoproyl dimethyl behenyl ammonium chloride of Formula I and the compositions containing the same for hair care. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199255 | Use Of Natural Or Naturally Derived Polyesters As Hair Fixatives - The invention relates to a use of a composition comprising at least one naturally derived poly(lactic acid) film-forming polymer and a carrier for styling mammalian hair. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199256 | Cosmetic Compositions Including Natural Or Naturally Derived Polyesters - A hair styling composition comprising at least one naturally derived poly(lactic acid) film-forming polymer and a carrier. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199257 | Composition for Reducing Toilet Odor Containing Polypropylene Glycol as a Reactive Gas Barrier - A method and composition is provided that aids in the reduction of objectionable volatile odors when a few drops are placed in the toilet prior to use. In one embodiment, the composition contains a high molecular weight polypropylene glycol (PPG) together with a dispersing agent to create an instantaneous multifunctional surface barrier of the polypropylene glycol/isopropanol mixture across the water surface. The composition may also optionally include one or more essential oils, fragrances or colorants. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199258 | LISTERIA-BASED ADJUVANTS - This invention provides methods and compositions for using | 2014-07-17 |
20140199259 | STABILIZED LIQUID FORMULATION - The present invention relates to a liquid formulation comprising an active substance and protamine, wherein the liquid formulation differs from a suspension. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199260 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF HIV - Compositions and methods for the treatment of HIV are provided. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199261 | METHOD OF REDUCING MULTI-DRUG RESISTANCE USING INOSITOL TRIPYROPHOSPHATE - Inositol trisphosphate (ITPP) causes normalization of tumor vasculature and is a particularly effective cancer therapy when a second chemotherapeutic agent is administered following partial vascularization. ITPP also treats, alone or in combination, multi-drug resistant cancers. ITPP can also be used to reduce the amount of a second chemotherapeutic drug required for anticancer activity. In addition, ITPP enhances immune response and treats hyperproliferative disorders. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199262 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PROTEIN DRUG - The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a virus-free protein drug, comprising (a) a filtration step of filtering a virus-containing protein solution through a small-pore size virus removal membrane to obtain a virus-free protein solution, the filtration step (a) comprising (q) a low-pressure filtration step of filtering the solution through the small-pore size virus removal membrane at a filtration pressure of 0.30 kgf/cm | 2014-07-17 |
20140199263 | HETEROCYCLIC-SUBSTITUTED BENZOFURAN DERIVATIVES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF FOR THE TREATMENT OF VIRAL DISEASES - The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) that are useful as hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5B polymerase inhibitors, the synthesis of such compounds, and the use of such compounds for inhibiting HCV NS5B polymerase activity, for treating or preventing HCV infections and for inhibiting HCV viral replication and/or viral production in a cell-based system. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199264 | TETRACYCLIC XANTHENE DERIVATIVES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF FOR THE TREATMENT OF VIRAL DISEASES - The present invention relates to novel Tetracyclic Xanthene Derivatives of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, Y | 2014-07-17 |
20140199265 | NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A NEUROLOGIC COMPONENT AND USES THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to nutritional compositions comprising a neurologic component, wherein, the neurologic component may promote brain and nervous system development and further provide neurological protection and repair. The neurologic component may include phosphatidylethanolamine, sphingomyelin, cytidine diphosphate-choline, ceramide, uridine, at least one ganglioside, and mixtures thereof. The disclosure further relates to methods of promoting brain and nervous system health by providing said nutritional compositions to target subjects, which includes pediatric subjects. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199266 | HONEY NASAL RINSE - Novel nasal rinse compositions are disclosed. The nasal rinse comprises a dried particulate composed of honey and a carrier. The composition may be a co-processed composition wherein the honey and carrier are combined while the honey is in liquid form and processed together to produce the dried particulate. Methods for producing the nasal rinse compositions are also provided, as well as methods of use of the nasal rinse compositions for the prevention or treatment of nasal infection, rhinitis, or sinusitis. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199267 | METHODS FOR AMELIORATING SYMPTOMS OR CONDITIONS CAUSED BY STRESS - The invention provides methods for using fatty acid alkanolamides for ameliorating one or more symptoms or conditions caused by stress, e.g., loss of appetite, or for maintaining and enhancing nutrient and caloric intake by an animal under stress or that has experienced stress. Generally, the fatty acid alkanolamides in amounts of from about 0.1 to about 1500 mg/kg/day before, during or after stress, preferably on a regular or daily basis as a component of a food composition or as a dietary supplement. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199268 | VARIANTS OF HEPATITIS B VIRUS WITH RESISTANCE TO ANTI-VIRAL NUCLEOSIDE AGENTS AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - The present invention relates generally to viral variants exhibiting reduced sensitivity to particular agents and/or reduced interactivity with immunological reagents. More particularly, the present invention is directed to hepatitis B virus (HBV) variants exhibiting complete or partial resistance to nucleoside or nucleotide analogs and/or reduced interactivity with antibodies to viral surface components including reduced sensitivity to these antibodies. The present invention further contemplates assays for detecting such viral variants, which assays are useful in monitoring anti-viral therapeutic regimens and in developing new or modified vaccines directed against viral agents and in particular HBV variants. The present invention also contemplates the use of the viral variants to screen for and/or develop or design agents capable of inhibiting infection, replication and/or release of the virus. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199269 | Chromobacterium Bioactive Compositions and Metabolites - Provided are bioactive compounds and metabolites derived from | 2014-07-17 |
20140199270 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS TO REDUCE FAT GAIN, PROMOTE WEIGHT LOSS IN MAMMALS - The present disclosure relates to compositions and related methods to reduce body weight, body fat, waist and hip size, plasma total cholesterol, LDL, triglycerides, blood glucose, leptin and C-reactive protein levels and increase in HDL and serotonin levels in an mammal. The LeptiCore® formulation disclosed, at both the low and high dosages, is helpful in the management of fat gain and its related complications. The higher dosage resulted in significantly greater reductions in body weight and triglyceride, blood glucose, and C-reactive protein levels, as well as increased serotonin levels. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199271 | METHOD FOR CONTROL OF DELETERIOUS MICROBES IN OIL AND GAS AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL FLUIDS - A method of controlling a deleterious bacteria in oil and gas production, oil and gas completion fluids or other industrial fluids is described which includes identifying a phage capable of infecting the deleterious bacteria, identifying a biocide compatible with the phage and effective against the deleterious bacteria and injecting the biocide and the phage into the oil and gas production, oil and gas completion or other industrial fluid. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199272 | AAV MEDIATED EXENDIN-4 GENE TRANSFER TO SALIVARY GLANDS TO PROTECT SUBJECTS FROM DIABETES OR OBESITY - The invention relates to a gene transfer-based method to protect a subject from diabetes or obesity. The method comprises administering to a salivary gland of the subject an AAV virion comprising an AAV vector that encodes an exendin-4 protein. Also provided are exendin-4 proteins and nucleic acid molecules that encode such exendin-4 proteins. Also provided are AAV vectors and AAV virions that encode an exendin-4 protein. One embodiment is an exendin-4 protein that is a fusion protein comprising an NGF secretory segment joined to the amino terminus of an exendin-4 protein domain. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199273 | METHODS FOR DIAGNOSIS, PROGNOSIS AND METHODS OF TREATMENT - The present invention provides an approach for the determination of the activation states of a plurality of proteins in single cells. This approach permits the rapid detection of heterogeneity in a complex cell population based on activation states, expression markers and other criteria, and the identification of cellular subsets that exhibit correlated changes in activation within the cell population. Moreover, this approach allows the correlation of cellular activities or properties. In addition, the use of modulators of cellular activation allows for characterization of pathways and cell population. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199274 | NEURONAL PROGENITOR CELLS AND USES - Provided are methods of isolating a novel cell population of midbrain dopaminergic neuronal progenitor cells derived from stem cells using a novel combination markers. The cell population may be used for cell therapies for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and as substrates in pharmacological assays. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199275 | TREATING TEAR FILM DISORDERS WITH MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS - This invention provides methods of preventing, reducing or inhibiting one or more symptoms of a tear film disorder by administration to a subject mesenchymal stem cells. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199276 | INKJET PRINTING OF TISSUES AND CELLS - Provided herein is an apparatus for printing cells which includes an electrospinning device and an inkjet printing device operatively associated therewith. Methods of making a biodegradable scaffold having cells seeded therein are also provided. Methods of forming microparticles containing one or more cells encapsulated by a substrate are also provided, as are methods of forming an array of said microparticles. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199277 | Methods of Treatment of Retinal Degeneration Diseases - The methods comprise administering cells having properties of stem cells or progenitor cells, to the retina and reprogramming of retinal cells mediated by cell fusion of said cells with said retinal cells, said reprogramming being mediated by activation of the Wnt/β-catenin signalling pathway. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199278 | BROWN ADIPOCYTE MODIFICATION - Methods and therapeutics are provided for treating metabolic disorders by increasing activation of brown adipose tissue. Generally, the methods and therapeutics can increase activation of brown adipose tissue to increase energy expenditure and induce weight loss. In one embodiment, a method for increasing activation of brown adipose tissue includes modifying brown adipocytes to express a gene that activates brown adipocytes, such as uncoupling protein 1. In another embodiment, a method for increasing brown adipose tissue activation includes increasing the number of brown adipocytes. This can be accomplished by inducing proliferation of adipocytes in vivo or expanding adipocytes ex vivo, transplanting adipocytes into brown adipose tissue depots or elsewhere and inducing differentiation of adipocyte progenitor cells, such as MSCs, adipocyte progenitor cells, pre-adipocytes and adipocyte precursor cells. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199279 | METHODS FOR ENHANCING THE DELIVERY OF GENE-TRANSDUCED CELLS - The present invention provides novel methods for enhancing the delivery of transduced cells to a subject, which include both methods of selecting for transduced cells and methods of enhancing the reconstitution by transduced cells in a transplant recipient. The present invention further provides transfer vectors, including lentiviral vectors, useful in practicing the methods of the present invention. The methods and vectors of the present invention may be used in gene therapy of a variety of diseases and disorders, including but not limited to hematological diseases and disorders. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199280 | MODULATION OF BIO-ELECTRICAL RHYTHMS VIA A NOVEL ENGINEERING APPROACH - The present invention relates to novel compositions and methods to induce, and/of modulate bio-electrical rhythms (e.g. in cardiac, neuronal and pancreatic cells) by fine-tuning the activity of HCN-encoded pacemaker channels via a novel protein- and genetic-engineering approach to augment or attenuate the associated physiological responses (e.g. heart beat, neuronal firing, insulin secretion, etc) for achieving various therapeutic purposes (e.g. sick sinus syndrome, epilepsy, neuropathic pain, diabetes, etc). | 2014-07-17 |
20140199281 | SYNERGISTIC BACTERIAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF - Provided are therapeutic compositions containing Ecobiotic™ populations for prevention, treatment and reduction of symptoms associated with a dysbiosis of a mammalian subject such as a human. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199282 | Soluble hyaluronidase glycoprotein (sHASEGP), process for preparing the same, uses and pharmaceutical compositions comprising thereof - Provided are soluble neutral active Hyaluronidase Glycoproteins (sHASEGP's), methods of manufacture, and their use to facilitate administration of other molecules or to alleviate glycosaminoglycan associated pathologies. Minimally active polypeptide domains of the soluble, neutral active sHASEGP domains are described that include asparagine-linked sugar moieties required for a functional neutral active hyaluronidase domain. Included are modified amino-terminal leader peptides that enhance secretion of sHASEGP. Sialated and pegylated forms of the sHASEGPs also are provided. Methods of treatment by administering sHASEGPs and modified forms thereof also are provided. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199283 | FORMULATIONS OF ALBU-BCHE, PREPARATION AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides an aqueous pharmaceutical composition comprising the fusion protein whose amino acid sequence is set forth as SEQ ID No:1 and an aqueous solution comprising 40 to 60 mM sodium phosphate. The present invention further provides a lyophilized pharmaceutical composition, an reconstituted solution, a sealed package comprising the lyophilized pharmaceutical composition, and a vial comprising the lyophilized pharmaceutical or the reconstituted solution. The present invention also provides a method of producing the lyophilized pharmaceutical composition and the sealed package. The present invention also provides a method of treating a human having cocaine seeking behavior, and methods of using the aqueous pharmaceutical composition and lyophilized pharmaceutical composition. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199284 | STRUCTURAL MUTATIONS IN TITIN CAUSE DILATED CARDIOMYOPATHY - Provided herein are diagnostic markers and methods for identifying a subject having an increased susceptibility for developing or having dilated cardiomyopathy. The method comprises determining if the subject has a mutation in the TTN nucleic as acid or titin polypeptide. Further provided herein are methods of treating subjects having or at risk of having dilated cardiomyopathy. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199285 | PURINE NUCLEOSIDE PHOSPHORYLASE AS ENZYMATIC ACTIVATOR OF NUCLEOSIDE PRODRUGS - A process for inhibiting a mammalian cancerous cell or virally infected cell includes providing a | 2014-07-17 |
20140199286 | LYOPHILIZATION PROCESS - The present invention provides a process for producing a lyophilized pharmaceutical composition containing a protein. The present invention further provides a product produced by the process. The present invention further provides a process for producing an injectable pharmaceutical composition. The present invention further provides a method of treating a patient with a therapeutic protein composition. | 2014-07-17 |
20140199287 | NON-NEUROTOXIC PLASMINOGEN ACTIVATING FACTORS FOR TREATING OF STROKE - The invention concerns the use and the production of non-neurotoxic plasminogen activating factors, derived, for example, from the common vampire | 2014-07-17 |
20140199288 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING BOTULINUM NEUROTOXIN - This invention relates to the use of a composition comprising a polysaccharide and a botulinum toxin for reducing a skin wrinkle. In some embodiments, the polysaccharide comprises disaccharides. In some embodiments, the average molecular weight of a disaccharide unit of the polysaccharide is between about 345 D and about 1,000 D. | 2014-07-17 |