30th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 36 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130189338 | BONE FIBERS HAVING EXTENDED LENGTH - Demineralized bone matrix fibers and demineralized bone compositions are provided. Implantable demineralized bone matrix compositions include elongated bone fibers having an average length from about 2 cm to about 6 cm and an aspect ratio from about 50:1 to about 1000:1. The demineralized bone matrix compositions also include a carrier in an amount sufficient to produce a cohesive formable mass. The elongated fibers can easily entangle to provide an improved demineralized bone matrix having increased osteoconductivity. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189339 | Medical Devices, Wound Dressings, and Methods for Dressing Wounds - Medical devices, wound dressings, and methods of dressing wounds are described. Devices and methods using silicone and pharmaceutically active agents are described. Devices including covers and bases are described. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189340 | NITRIC OXIDE DELIVERY SYSTEM USING THERMOSENSITIVE SYNTHETIC POLYMERS - A donor capable of controlled release of nitric monoxide and a prosthetic implant whose surface is coated with this donor are disclosed. The donor comprises a main chain of an organic polymer and a side chain that is covalently linked to the main chain and has a diazeniumdiolate functional group. The donor for controlled release of nitric monoxide exists in a fluid state such as liquid at room temperature and undergoes a sol-to-gel phase transition at a physiological pH as the temperature increases above the critical temperature. The critical temperature of the phase transition is in the range of 25 to 35° C., and the gel is a hydrogel without chemical cross-links. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189341 | GENERATION OF PHOTORECEPTORS FROM HUMAN RETINAL PROGENITOR CELLS USING POLYCAPROLACTONE SUBSTRATES - The present invention relates to biocompatible compositions for transplantation into a sub-retinal space of the human eye. The compositions include a biodegradable polyester film, preferably a polycaprolactone (PCL) film, and a layer of human retinal progenitor cells. The compositions of the invention can be used as scaffolds for the treatment a number of ocular diseases, including retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189342 | HETEROGENEOUS IMPLANTABLE DEVICES FOR DRUG DELIVERY - The present invention comprises compositions, methods and kits for delivering drugs. The invention provides an implantable device for delivery of a pharmaceutical substance to a patient, comprising a core comprising a core polymeric material optionally containing a core pharmaceutical substance, surrounded by a first layer comprising a first-layer pharmaceutical substance and a first-layer polymeric material, optionally surrounded by one or more additional layers comprising an additional pharmaceutical substance and an additional polymeric material, where the core, first, and optional additional polymeric materials may be the same or different, and where the optional core pharmaceutical substance, first-layer pharmaceutical substance, and optional additional pharmaceutical substances are the same or different. Implantation of the device allows a controlled release of drug for an extended period of time. The device may be implanted subcutaneously in an individual in need of continuous treatment with a drug. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189343 | Transmucosal administration system for a pharmaceutical drug - The present invention relates to a transmucosal administration system to administer quinones, benzoquinones, and especially 1,4-benzoquinones, via the oromucosal route. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189344 | HUMAN LUBRICATION GEL - Human lubricating gels, methods and kits for delivering a therapeutic agent to a target tissue site beneath the skin of a patient utilizing human lubricating gel are provided, the human lubricating gel being capable of adhering to the target tissue site and comprising one or more biodegradable formulations containing an effective amount of the therapeutic agent. In various embodiments, the human lubricating gel is sprayable and hardens after contacting the target tissue site. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189345 | WOUND CARE SYSTEM AND BACTERIDICAL METHODS AND DEVICES - A variety of article and systems including wound care systems, methods for making the wound care systems, bactericidal, and methods for treating wounds using these systems are disclosed. The wound care systems may include a first material comprising one or more fibers or porous media. The one or more fibers or porous media may be coated with a second material that is capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria and killing the bacteria to render the wound care system sterile, increasing the absorbency of the first material, or both upon exposure to light. The first material may be cotton, or any suitable fibrous material, the second material may be TiO | 2013-07-25 |
20130189346 | WOUND DRESSING - The instant disclosure relates to a wound dressing, which includes a plurality of hydrogel particles and a dressing. The hydrogel particles are granular colloids capable of absorbing and releasing the fluid, and the hydrogel particles are disposed to fill up the wound entirely. The dressing is covered on the wound to seal the hydrogel particles inside the wound. Thus, the wound dressing can maintain the appropriate balance of moisture in the wound environment to promote healing. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189347 | DISEASE TREATMENT DRUG - A disease treatment drug having high pharmacological effects and no side effects is provided, the disease treatment drug being capable of intensively delivering an iron or manganese porphyrin complex capable of removing active oxygen to abnormal tissue within a living body, and effectively removing the active oxygen within the abnormal tissue. The disease treatment drug contains an iron or manganese porphyrin complex nanocapsule housing an iron or manganese porphyrin complex within a nanosized capsule. In the disease treatment drug, disease of abnormal tissue having a high concentration of active oxygen can be treated by the iron or manganese porphyrin complex delivered into the abnormal tissue as a result of the nanocapsule, without affecting normal tissue having a low concentration of active oxygen, and side effects can be suppressed. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189348 | SUSTAINED RELEASE FORMULATION OF A NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUG - Disclosed are formulations comprising multivesicular liposomes and one or more non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs which minimize the side effects of unencapsulated non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs while maintaining or improving efficacy. Methods of making and administering the formulations comprising multivesicular liposomes and one or more non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and their use as medicaments are also provided. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189349 | SUSTAINED-RELEASE LIPOSOMAL ANESTHETIC COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides a method for obtaining local anesthetics encapsulated in liposomes, such as multi vesicular liposomes, with high encapsulation efficiency and slow release in vivo. When the encapsulated anesthetic is administered as a single intracutaneous dose, the duration of anesthesia and half-life of the drug at the local injection site is increased as compared to injection of unencapsulated anesthetic. The maximum tolerated dose of the encapsulated anesthetic is also markedly increased in the liposomal formulation over injection of unencapsulated anesthetic. These results show that the liposomal formulation of local anesthetic is useful for sustained local infiltration and nerve block anesthesia. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189350 | SUSTAINED RELEASE FORMULATION OF A NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUG - Disclosed are formulations comprising multivesicular liposomes and one or more non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs which minimize the side effects of unencapsulated non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs while maintaining or improving efficacy. Methods of making and administering the formulations comprising multivesicular liposomes and one or more non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and their use as medicaments are also provided. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189351 | LIPIDS SUITABLE FOR LIPOSOMAL DELIVERY OF PROTEIN CODING RNA - RNA is encapsulated within a liposome for in vivo delivery. The RNA encodes a polypeptide of interest, such as an immunogen for immunisation purposes. The liposome includes at least one compound selected from the group consisting of compounds of formula (I) and formula (XI). | 2013-07-25 |
20130189352 | LIPOSOME COMPRISING COMBINATION OF CHLOROQUINE AND ADRIAMYCIN AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - A liposome and preparation method thereof; the liposome is prepared from drugs, a phospholipid, a cholesterol-based compound, an internal buffering system and a pH adjusting agent; the drugs, the phospholipid and the cholesterol-based compound are in a weight ratio of 1:2-100:1-35; the drugs is a combination of a chloroquine-based drug and an adriamycin-based drug. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189353 | THERAPEUTIC AGENT PREPARATIONS FOR DELIVERY INTO A LUMEN OF THE INTESTINAL TRACT USING A SWALLOWABLE DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - Embodiments of the invention provide swallowable devices, preparations and methods for delivering drugs and other therapeutic agents within the GI tract. Many embodiments provide a swallowable device for delivering the agents. Particular embodiments provide a swallowable device such as a capsule for delivering drugs into the intestinal wall or other GI lumen. Embodiments also provide various drug preparations that are configured to be contained within the capsule, advanced from the capsule into the intestinal wall and degrade to release the drug into the bloodstream to produce a therapeutic effect. The preparation can be operably coupled to delivery means having a first configuration where the preparation is contained in the capsule and a second configuration where the preparation is advanced out of the capsule into the intestinal wall. Embodiments of the invention are particularly useful for the delivery of drugs which are poorly absorbed, tolerated and/or degraded within the GI tract. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189354 | Novel Pharmaceutical Compositions for Treating Chronic Pain and Pain Associated with Neuropathy - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating pain wherein the compositions comprise a combination of tramadol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, magnesium or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and gabapentin or pregabalin. The therapeutic combination can further contain capsaicin or an ester of capsaicin. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189355 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR LOWERING LEVELS OF HIGH-SENSITIVITY (HS-CRP) IN A SUBJECT - The present disclosure provides methods for treating and/or preventing cardiovascular-related disease and, in particular, a method of blood lipid therapy comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition comprising eicosapentaenoic acid or a derivative thereof. In some embodiments, the method comprises lowering high sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) levels in a subject including, for example, a subject with a HbA | 2013-07-25 |
20130189356 | PELLET FORMULATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF THE INTESTINAL TRACT - An orally administrable pharmaceutical pellet formulation for the treatment of the intestinal tract is disclosed, which comprises a core and an enteric coating, the core including, as a pharmaceutical active compound, aminosalicylic acid or a pharmaceutically tolerable salt or a derivative thereof. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189357 | Methods and Delivery Vehicles for Providing Throat Relief - Methods and delivery vehicles are provided for providing throat relief. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189358 | SAXAGLIPTIN PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS - The present invention includes a compressed solid dosage form comprising saxagliptin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, wherein the at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient optionally comprises at least one organic acid. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189359 | Wet Granulation Using a Water Sequestering Agent - Disclosed are tablets comprising hydrolytically stable formulations of (6-(5-fluoro-2-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenylamino)pyrimidin-4-ylamino)-2,2-dimethyl-3-oxo-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-4(3H)-yl)methyl phosphate disodium salt (Compound 1) prepared by a wet granulation process. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189360 | COMPRESSED COMPOSITION - An object of the present invention is to provide a compressed composition that is superior in terms of maintaining the function of a film or in terms of content uniformity even during tableting process. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189361 | COMBINATION TABLET WITH CHEWABLE OUTER LAYER - A pharmaceutical composition in the form of a combination tablet is described. The tablet has a rapidly absorbed component that enters the circulation by traversing the buccal mucosa, oral mucosa and combinations thereof, and a more slowly absorbed component that is swallowed. The therapeutic agent in the swallowed portion is absorbed across the gastric mucosa. The combination tablet may be modified, by varying the specific combinations of excipients, fillers, and the like to effect distinct release rates. In addition, the rapid and slow components may have identical or different therapeutic agents depending on the application to a specific medical condition. One embodiment of the combination tablet includes a prostaglandin inhibitor in the rapidly absorbed component in order to mitigate the side effects of immediate release niacin that is in the slow absorbing component. Such combination compositions will increase patient compliance with various dosing regimens due to the resultant decrease in the number of tablets that a patient would need to take on a daily basis. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189362 | NOVEL DOSAGE FORMULATION - The invention relates to a process for preparing a pharmaceutical tablet composition which comprises an active pharmaceutical ingredient of formula I | 2013-07-25 |
20130189363 | BETA-HAIRPIN PEPTIDOMIMETICS - β-Hairpin peptidomimetics of the general formula Cyclo (-Xaa | 2013-07-25 |
20130189364 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF POTENTIATING ADJUVANT PHARMACEUTICALS TARGETING LATENT VIRAL INFECTIONS - A composition and method for potentiating, sensitizing, and/or amplifying at least one adjuvant pharmaceutical targeting at least one latent viral infection in a patient is provided. In one embodiment, the composition is administered to potentiate, sensitize and/or amplify an adjuvant pharmaceutical targeting at least one latent viral infection such as those which are currently being investigated for use with anti-HIV drugs/antiretrovirals HAART. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189365 | METHOD OF DRUG FORMULATION BASED ON INCREASING THE AFFINITY OF ACTIVE AGENTS FOR CRYSTALLINE MICROPARTICLE SURFACES - Methods are provided for promoting the adsorption of an active agent to microparticles by modifying the structural properties of the active agent in order to facilitate favorable association to the microparticle. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189366 | DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE - Disclosed herein are systems for delivery of one or more molecules (such as a drug, for example, a small molecule, polypeptide, and/or nucleic acid) to a subject, for example to a targeted location in the subject. In some embodiments, the delivery system includes an encapsulated inducing agent or repressing agent and a plurality of cells. In some examples, the inducing agent or repressing agent and the cells are each separately encapsulated. In other examples, the encapsulated inducing agent or repressing agent and the cells are co-encapsulated. The cells include one or more genes which are operably linked to an inducible promoter or a repressible promoter which is inducible or repressible by the encapsulated inducing agent or repressing agent, respectively. Methods of use of the delivery systems, for example to treat or inhibit a disease or disorder in a subject, are also disclosed. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189367 | NANOVECTORS FOR TARGETED GENE SILENCING AND CYTOTOXIC EFFECT IN CANCER CELLS - Nanoparticle having a coating comprising a polyethylenimine and a chitosan-polyethylene oxide oligomer copolymer, and methods for making and using the nanoparticle. The nanoparticle can have a core that includes a material that imparts magnetic resonance imaging activity to the particle and, optionally, include one or more of an associated therapeutic agent, targeting agent, and fluorescent agent. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189368 | NANOPARTICULATE COMPOSITION CONTAINING ANTIBIOTICS FOR INTRAMAMMARY ADMINISTRATION IN ANIMALS - The present invention relates to the development of two types of polymer nanocapsules to encapsulate cloxacillin benzathine, an antimicrobial drug. More specifically, this invention relates to a new form of treatment for mastitis in dairy cattle. Two nanocapsule formulations have been developed and can be used to encapsulate various drugs, besides cloxacillin benzathine, providing a new therapy for mastitis in cows, avoiding the inconvenience of the use of high doses of drugs used in conventional formulations, thus contributing to an improvement in milk quality. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189369 | TIME RELEASED BIODEGRADABLE OR BIOERODIBLE MICROSPHERES OR MICROPARTICLES SUSPENDED IN A SOLIDIFYING DEPOT-FORMING INJECTABLE DRUG FORMULATION - A composite drug delivery material may be injected into an eye of a human being or mammal to provide sustained delivery of the drug. A composite drug delivery material may include a plurality of microparticles dispersed in a media composition. The microparticles may contain a drug and a coating comprising a bioerodible material or a biodegradable material, and the media composition includes the drug dispersed in a depot-forming material. The media composition may gel or solidify upon injection into the eye. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189370 | Methods and Apparatus for Manufacturing Plasma Based Plastics and Bioplastics Produced Therefrom - Blood-derived plastic articles prepared from compositions including blood and, in some embodiments, at least one crosslinking agent and/or at least one biological response modifier, that can be useful for biological applications such as wound repair and tissue grafts; methods of making and using the same; methods for assessing the concentration of a biological response modifier in an article; and systems for preparing blood-derived plastic articles are provided. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189371 | CROSS-LINKED BIOACTIVE HYDROGEL MATRICES - The present invention is directed to a stabilized cross-linked hydrogel matrix comprising a first high molecular weight component and a second high molecular weight component that are covalently linked, and at least one stabilizing or enhancing agent, wherein the first high molecular weight component and the second high molecular weight component are each selected from the group consisting of polyglycans and polypeptides. This stabilized hydrogel matrix may be prepared as bioactive gels, pastes, slurries, cell attachment scaffolds for implantable medical devices, and casting or binding materials suitable for the construction of medical devices. The intrinsic bioactivity of the hydrogel matrix makes it useful as a gel or paste in multiple applications, including as a cell attachment scaffold that promotes wound healing around an implanted device, as gels and pastes for induction of localized vasculogenesis, wound healing, tissue repair, and regeneration, as a wound adhesive, and for tissue bulking. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189372 | TOPICAL ANTIBIOTIC FORMULATIONS - A biocompatible antibiotic formulation suitable for application to skin tissue, the formulation including: (a) a silver(II) oxide; (b) a hydrophilic clay; and (c) a base, said silver(II) oxide and said hydrophilic clay being intimately dispersed within a base. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189373 | Method of Treating Cancer Using Combination of a Bifunctional Alkylating Agent and DNA Repair Inhibitors - A pharmaceutical composition for treating cancer, in particular drug resistant cancer, comprising an effective amount of bifunctional alkylating agent, an effective amount of a DNA repair inhibitor, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189374 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ENHANCING IRON ABSORPTION - The present invention generally relates to methods and compositions useful in enhancing iron absorption in a patient. The methods and compositions of the present invention may be used independently to promote and/or maintain iron absorption in a patient or may be used in combination with one or more other compositions used in the treatment of one or more diseases having iron deficiency associated therewith. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189375 | BIOCIDAL IRON OXIDE COATING, METHODS OF MAKING, AND METHODS OF USE - Embodiments of the present disclosure include visible light antimicrobial materials comprising α-Fe | 2013-07-25 |
20130189376 | DIALYSIS PRECURSOR COMPOSITION - The present invention concerns a dialysis acid precursor composition for use during preparation of a dialysis acid concentrate solution and for mixing with water, a sodium containing concentrate, and a bicarbonate containing concentrate into a ready-for-use dialysis solution. Said dialysis acid precursor composition consists of powder components comprising glucose, at least one dry acid and at least one magnesium salt, and optionally potassium salt, and calcium salt. According to the invention said glucose and said at least one magnesium salt, are present as anhydrous components in said dialysis acid precursor composition. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189377 | COMPOSITIONS - The present invention concerns solid compressed oral pharmaceutical compositions comprising a mixture of at least two sulphate salts selected from the group consisting of sodium, potassium and magnesium for use, in particular, in cleansing the colon or treating faecal impaction, constipation, faecal retention, intestinal gas and cramping, or flatulence in a mammal. Methods of producing such compositions are also disclosed. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189378 | Method of Altering Perception of Time - Methods and compositions for modifying an individual's perception of an interval of time are disclosed. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189379 | Active Bromine Containing Biocidal Compositions and Their Preparation - Described are highly concentrated liquid biocidal solutions formed in water from (a) specified bromine sources (e.g., BrC1 or mixtures of BrC1 and Br | 2013-07-25 |
20130189380 | SPHAERANTHUS INDICUS DERIVED INGREDIENTS AND THEIR COMPOSITIONS FOR ENHANCING PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE AND ENERGY LEVELS - The invention discloses herbal ingredients derived from | 2013-07-25 |
20130189381 | USE OF COMPOSITION COMPRISING A PEPTIDIC FAVA BEAN EXTRACT FOR THE STIMULATION OF HAIR GROWTH - The present invention relates to the use of a composition comprising at least one peptidic fava bean extract as an active agent capable of limiting hair loss, and/or stimulating its growth. Moreover, the composition is intended, on one hand, to modulate the Clock, Perl and Bmal1 genes in the dermal papilla cells, and, on the other hand, to restore the circadian rhythm and resynchronize the biological clock of said cells. Finally, the present invention relates to several methods of non-therapeutic cosmetic treatment using said composition. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189382 | Use of fucoxanthin in the preparation of product for improving memory and having neuroprotective effect associated with neurodegenerative disorder - Use of fucoxanthin in the preparation of a product having neuroprotective effect associated with neurodegenerative disorder and improving memory is disclosed in the disclosure. A product having neuroprotective effect associated with neurodegenerative disorder is also disclosed in the disclosure. Fucoxanthin can inhibit oxidative stress of cells and has the effect of preventing or treating Alzheimer's disease and improving memory. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189383 | USE OF ACACIA EXTRACTS AND THEIR COMPOUNDS ON INHIBITION OF XANTHINE OXIDASE - The present invention relates to a method for inhibition of xanthine oxidase comprising administrating an effective amount of the extracts from | 2013-07-25 |
20130189384 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PREPARING CUSTOMIZED BOWLING BALL FINGER SLEEVES - The subject invention pertains to methods and devices for manufacturing bowling ball finger sleeves that are customized to an individual ball and bowler. The method allows preparation of the finger sleeve directly in the finger hole of a bowling ball. The finger hole can be filled with a molding material and a finger inserted until the molding material cures and retains the shape of the inserted finger. Further embodiments include the use of a protective ring to prevent damage to the outer edge of the finger sleeve and preparation of vents within the sleeve to provide room for expansion of the bowler's finger. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189385 | HEATING DEVICE FOR A PREFORM MADE OF THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL - Heating device for preforms, capable of accurate and highly localised heating of the preforms before the blow moulding step of the process of producing bottles or containers from plastic materials. This device comprises two or more heating modules ( | 2013-07-25 |
20130189386 | NON-RETURN VALVE FOR CALIBRATION TANKS - A non-return valve for calibration tanks for energy-saving calibration and cooling of plastic profiles which are continuously produced by an extrusion method. A cooling medium is aspirated from a calibration tank via a suction opening and a flow turbine with which the cooling medium and aspirated air are swirled. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189387 | TEXTURED RELEASE LINER CONTAINING AN ORGANIC PARTICULATE PHASE - A release liner can include one or more release layers. The release layer can include a thermoplastic polymer matrix. Moreover, the release layer can include an organic particulate phase. The organic particulate phase can be dispersed in the thermoplastic polymer matrix. In one embodiment, the organic particulate can include micronized PTFE particles. The PTFE particles can be present in the release liner such that the surface roughness S | 2013-07-25 |
20130189388 | APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING AT LEAST ONE CONTAINER, IN PARTICULAR IN AMPULE FORM, MADE OF THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL - An apparatus for producing at least one container, in particular in ampoule form, made of thermoplastic material, comprising a mould ( | 2013-07-25 |
20130189389 | HOT PRESS SINTERING APPARATUS AND PRESS ELEMENT - A hot press sintering apparatus according to the embodiment includes a chamber; a mold member located in the chamber and including a mold space section to be filled with a raw material; a press member for pressing and processing the raw material in the mold member; and a heating member for heating an interior of the chamber. The mold member includes a first mold part and a second mold part inserted into the first mold part and formed with the mold space section. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189390 | INJECTION MOLD ASSEMBLY INCLUDING AN INJECTION MOLD CAVITY AT LEAST PARTIALLY DEFINED BY A SUPERHARD MATERIAL AND RELATED INJECTION MOLD PRESSES, COMPONENTS, AND METHODS - Embodiments relate to injection mold assemblies that include superhard materials, such as polycrystalline diamond compacts (“PDCs”), and related injection mold presses, components, and methods. The superhard materials are positioned to define at least a portion of a mold cavity for injection molding. Superhard materials may be fully or partially encapsulated by a substrate and the superhard materials and substrate may be secured to the injection mold. Superhard materials may be formed or otherwise separated from a substrate and secured to the injection mold without support of a substrate. Superhard materials may also be attachable to an injection mold to define only a portion of a mold cavity. In an embodiment, an injection mold insert includes a superhard material for insertion into a generic cavity within an injection mold assembly. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189391 | Dry Powdered Comestibles - A composition and method of use applicable to mitigate the effects of human fatigue that includes a base composition of at least one finely powdered simple sugar and at least one finely powdered polysaccharide, a flavoring, a hinder and a single dose packaging. The powdered composition is made available in a variety of flavors within a tubular package that aids in pouring the dry contents directly into the mouth without waste, where it is easily dissolved and assimilated by the body. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189392 | Food-based Supplement Delivery System - A cookie or other food product which is designed to deliver a larger dose of cinnamon or other additive such as fruit extract or rind to a human user without significant introduction of food items detrimental to additive(s)'s expected medicinal action and without an unpleasant taste sensation. The cookie is designed to be chewed as opposed to swallowed and the flavoring of the additive(s) is intended to enhance the cookie as opposed to the flavoring being covered up or concealed by other flavorings. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189393 | FOLDING WALLET PACKAGING FOR CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS, MORE PARTICULARLY BARS OR SLABS OF CHEWING GUM - Packaging ( | 2013-07-25 |
20130189394 | OIL OR FAT COMPOSITION - Provided is an oil or fat composition of high diacylglycerol content. Even when used in cooking, the cooked food has a good external appearance without darkening, and retains its inherent flavor. Even when used in cooking after storage under light-exposed conditions, the cooked food is provided with a good external appearance and flavor. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189395 | HOMOFERMENTED PRODUCTS - The present invention pertains to the field of liquid feed, and relates to fermented feed products, methods for their preparation, as well as uses thereof. Furthermore, the invention further relates to animal liquid feed and methods of preparing liquid feed using lactic acid bacteria. In particular, a method of preparing a fermented mixed feed is provided, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a liquid fermented product; (b) providing a feed product to be fermented; (c) combining the products from step (a) and (b), and fermenting the feed product of step (b) using the liquid fermented product of step (a) as inoculum. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189396 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FERMENTED FOOD CONTAINING BIFIDOBACTERIA - A milk raw material is fermented by using | 2013-07-25 |
20130189397 | Pet Food Product with Interlocking Feature - A pet food product with multiple layers and at least one of the layers includes protrusions that extend into another layer. The protrusions provide a mechanical interlock between layers providing increased resistance to delamination while the pet food product is being masticated. One of the layers may primarily provide palatability while another layer may provide therapy such as dental cleaning. The ability to resist delamination during mastication may result in prolonged delivery of the therapy as the pet chews on the pet food product to experience the palatability of the palatable layer. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189398 | Nutritional Composition for Children with Reflux, Colic and/or Constipation - The present invention is directed to an infant formula specially designed to reduce episodes of regurgitation, colic and constipation that occur in infants fed on infant formula. The composition represents a needed improvement to the art because it contains in a single composition substances that simultaneously addresses these three problems. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189399 | Beverage Concentrates With Increased Viscosity And Shelf Life And Methods Of Making The Same - Liquid beverage concentrates providing enhanced stability to flavor, artificial sweeteners, vitamins, and/or color ingredients are described herein. The liquid beverage concentrates achieve enhanced stability due to inclusion of one or more viscosity increasing agents. The liquid beverage concentrates described herein provide enhanced flavor stability to ingredients that are highly prone to degradation in acidic solutions despite the concentrates having a low pH (i.e., about 1.8 to about 3.1). In some approaches, the liquid beverage concentrates disclosed herein remain shelf stable for at least about three months when stored at 70° F. in a sealed container and can be diluted to prepare flavored beverages with a desired flavor profile and with little or no flavor degradation. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189400 | SINGLE SERVE BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM INCLUDING AN IONIZER - A single serve beverage dispensing device having a water reservoir from which water is drawn and ionized to produce alkaline water, which is returned to the water reservoir, and acidic water, which is routed to a waste water reservoir. The dispensing device includes a capsule holder for holding a beverage capsule including a powdered beverage media. The device includes a dispensing arm which punctures through the beverage capsule to and delivers the alkaline water into the capsule to mix with the beverage media. The beverage flows upward to exit the beverage capsule, and is then dispensed into a beverage receptacle. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189401 | FOOD TRAY - A food tray has a lower tray containing a first food product and an upper tray nested stably at least partly inside the lower tray, with the upper tray containing a second food product. An air permeable interface is provided between the upper tray and lower tray to allow venting of steam from the lower tray during cooking. A cover is provided for the food tray. Each of the lower tray and the upper tray are formed of a material that is suitable for use in a microwave or conventional oven. Various constructions may be used to create the air permeable interface, such as lugs, ledges and lips. The upper tray may sit above the lower tray. The trays are nested loosely for ease of removal of the upper tray from the lower tray. Various configurations of cover may be used such as a sleeve, carton or lid. The upper tray may contain the higher value food product. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189402 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAINTAINING RED MEAT - Disclosed herein are systems, methods and processes for preparing, packaging and preserving red meat, especially maintaining the freshness and color of the meat. In one embodiment, the disclosed method comprises treating the meat with an inert gas followed by replacement of at least a portion of that inert gas with carbon dioxide. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189403 | WRAPPER FOR RICE COVERED WITH LAVER - Disclosed is a wrapper for rice covered with layer, which is used to wrap a lump of rice. The wrapper comprising, two films forming sealing parts that are sealed to each other at outer peripheral parts thereof and including laver therebetween, a first cutting groove including a lateral groove formed toward a lateral direction of the film for cutting the film toward a longitudinal direction at a longitudinal upper part of one of the two films, and a covering part attached to seal the first cutting groove. In this case, the first cutting groove is formed under the sealing part longitudinally. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189404 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CARRYING A SOLVENT APPARATUS USING SAID SYSTEM - The invention proposes an improved method and system for carrying a solvent. To this end, the system ( | 2013-07-25 |
20130189405 | BEVERAGE DISPENSER WITH SELECTABLE BEVERAGE SENSORY PARAMETERS - The invention concerns a beverage dispenser comprising: —means for preparing a beverage from at least a concentrated food ingredient, —a user interface ( | 2013-07-25 |
20130189406 | SELF-MAKING BREAD METHOD, BREAD MACHINE AND BREAD INGREDIENT BOX THEREOF - The self-making bread method includes: weighing a certain amount of ingredients according to a bread recipe and placing them in a bread ingredient box; putting the bread ingredient box into the corresponding containing region of the top portion of the bread machine; using the jagged ring of the bottom portion of said containing region to open the thin film of the bottom portion of the bread ingredient box, so the ingredients will fall into the mixing container in the bread machine; controlling the water delivering mechanism inside the bread machine to deliver a certain amount of water into said mixing container; starting the mixing device inside the bread machine, which mixes the ingredients into an appropriate dough; turning off the mixing device; energizing the electric heating tube in the bread machine, to bake the dough inside the mixing container into bread. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189407 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HIGH INTENSITY ULTRASONIC TREATMENT OF BAKING MATERIALS - The present invention discloses a high intensity ultrasonic treatment method and apparatus that is used in conjunction with an existing commercial dough or batter mixer to enhance the rheological, aeration and textural properties of the dough or batter. This change in properties is a result of the phenomenon of acoustic cavitation induced in the dough or batter by treatment with high intensity ultrasonic waves. The present invention discloses a mixing bowl ( | 2013-07-25 |
20130189408 | PRODUCTION OF SOLUBLE PROTEIN SOLUTIONS FROM PULSES - A pulse protein product, which may be an isolate, produces heat-stable solutions at low pH values and is useful for the fortification of acidic beverages such as soft drinks and sports drinks without precipitation of protein. The pulse protein product is obtained by extracting a pulse protein source material with an aqueous calcium salt solution to form an aqueous pulse protein solution, separating the aqueous pulse protein solution from residual pulse protein source, adjusting the pH of the aqueous pulse protein solution to a pH of about 1.5 to about 4.4 to produce an acidified pulse protein solution, which may be dried, following optional concentration and diafiltration, to provide the pulse protein product. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189409 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAINTAINING PERISHABLE FOODS - Disclosed are methods for stabilizing an oxygen dependent or oxygen-labile pigment from discoloration, and for maintaining the freshness and preventing discoloration of a foodstuff comprising the oxygen-labile pigment. In some embodiments, the method comprises (1) reducing the oxygen concentration in the atmosphere of a sealed container comprising the pigment to a level such that the oxygen will not discolor the pigment when CO | 2013-07-25 |
20130189410 | CUPCAKE SECRET - A baking apparatus and method is disclosed that includes at least one baking cup configured to receive a first product and an interior baking structure configured to suspend a second product within the first product. The interior baking structure may be a peg to suspend an item during baking, or a hollowing structure configured to create a hollow portion in the first product. The bottom of the baking cup may also include an aperture, which is removably covered while baking. A riser may also be provided configured to expel baked products from the pan by lining the riser up with the aperture to push the products out of the pan. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189411 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING FOOD PRODUCT AND FOOD PRODUCT THEREOF - The invention relates to a method for processing at least one food product. For example, the invention relates to a process of preparing cooked food products, for example fried food products with reduced oil content. A two-step process is performed on the food product before cooking or frying. The food product is first contacted with a first composition comprising at least one divalent cation (e.g. Ca2+ and/or Mg2+) and at least one acid (e.g. carboxylic acid). After removing from the first composition, the food product is contacted with a second composition comprising okra, a part thereof, or an extract thereof, and at least one hydrocolloid. The invention also relates to the compositions used as well as to the food product or at least one such fried food product with reduced oil content. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189412 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ADDING FLAVORING TO A LIQUID - A device for adding a flavoring product to a liquid includes a tubular body having openings extending through a sidewall of the body to an interior cavity. A flavoring product is loaded into the interior cavity. At least one fin is coupled to the tubular body and extends outwardly from the sidewall. The device, with the flavoring product loaded therein, is inserted into a container and a liquid is added to the container. The openings in the tubular body are sized to admit the liquid into and out of the interior cavity to enable infusion of the flavoring product into the liquid and to discharge the flavored liquid. The fin is configured such that following insertion into the container, the fin is positioned to largely prevent the tubular body of the device from blocking the opening into the container and inhibiting discharge of the liquid. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189413 | Cantaloupe Peeler - The present invention relates to a hand-held melon peeler for peeling the rind from melons such as cantaloupe, and to methods of use thereof. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189414 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING CHEESE WITHOUT FERMENTATION AND RIPENING STEPS - The object of the present invention is to offer a method for producing cheese without fermentation and ripening steps, enabling the production in a short time, while also producing cheese having a similar flavour and texture to cheese which has passed through fermentation and ripening, despite not passing through these steps. This method comprises steps of adding vinegar or acidulant to milk and mixing them, removing whey from a resultant mixture to recover a curd, adding, to said curd, an emulsifier, cooking salt, sodium bicarbonate and a yeast extract and heating them to emulsify, and cooling a resultant emulsion to solidify. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189415 | EGG PRODUCTS WITH COMPONENTS RECOGNIZED FOR REDUCING THE LEVELS OF CHOLESTEROL IN PEOPLE AND/OR IMPROVING THEIR HEALTH - A novel food composition is provided in which eggs whites are combined with phytosterols. Other ingredients, such as omega-3 fatty acids, preferably including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), may also be present in the product. Methods for producing these compositions are also provided. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189416 | Method, Apparatus and Mold for Producing a Confectionery Product - A method for producing a confectionery product from at least two pieces with at least one interface between the two pieces and including meltable material at least in parts of the interface, comprising the step of heating the interface during or after the two pieces have been brought into contact with each other. An apparatus for producing a confectionery product from two or more pieces comprising at least one heater in or downstream of a station where at least two pieces of the confectionery product are brought into contact with each other. A mold for the production of a confectionery product having at least two pieces has at least one component or portion heatable by induction heating. A heatable component, preferably a ferromagnetic component provided in the vicinity of a confectionery product, is used for partially heating the confectionery product, preferably by induction heating. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189417 | COFFEE FORMULATION - In an aspect, a roasted coffee composition, a brewed roasted coffee product, and a method of preparing the brewed roasted coffee product is provided. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189418 | LETTUCE VARIETY 79-33 RZ, EXCITE RZ - The present invention relates to a | 2013-07-25 |
20130189419 | FERTILISATION INDEPENDENT FRUIT FORMATION IN TOMATO - The invention relates to a tomato plant which may comprise the trait fertilization independent fruit formation wherein said trait may be obtainable by introgression from a plant, representative seed of which was deposited with the NCIMB under accession number NCIMB 41626, NCIMB 41627, NCIMB 41628, NCIMB 41629, NCIMB 41630 or NCIMB 41631. Such tomato plant may be obtainable by crossing plants, representative seed of which was deposited with the NCIMB under accession number NCIMB 41626, NCIMB 41627, NCIMB 41628, NCIMB 41629, NCIMB 41630 or NCIMB 41631, with a plant not showing the trait to obtain an FI population; selfing plants from the FI population to obtain an F2 population; preventing pollination of the F2 plants and allowing fruit formation to occur; and selecting plants producing fruits as plants showing fertilization independent fruit formation. The invention further relates to the parthenocarpic fruits, to seeds of the plants and to propagation material of the plant. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189420 | Agent for Cooked Rice - It is to provide a method for producing cooked rice with improved loosening properties, anti-aging property, and/or water retentivity, comprising adding and mixing a quality improving agent which is a degradation product of substituted modified starch with a viscosity of 15 mPa·s or higher at 30% by mass in an aqueous solution and 3000 mPa·s or lower at 10% by mass in an aqueous solution, wherein the degradation product of substituted modified starch is obtained by using, as a base material, one or more substituted modified starches selected from the group consisting of hydroxypropyl starch, hydroxypropylated distarch phosphate, and starch sodium octenylsuccinate, and is prepared by subjecting substituted modified starch to hydrolysis treatment with an enzyme in the process of rice cooking for preparing cooked rice. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189421 | Analyte Sensors Comprising High-Boiling Point Solvents - Generally, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to analyte determining methods and devices (e.g., electrochemical analyte monitoring systems) that have improved uniformity of distribution of the sensing layer by inclusion of a high-boiling point solvent, where the sensing layer is disposed proximate to a working electrode of in vivo and/or in vitro analyte sensors, e.g., continuous and/or automatic in vivo monitoring using analyte sensors and/or test strips. Also provided are systems and methods of using the, for example electrochemical, analyte sensors in analyte monitoring. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189422 | SURGICAL NEEDLE COATINGS AND METHODS - The present invention provides improved medical devices for use in surgical procedures and methods for manufacturing improved medical devices. In some embodiments, the improved medical devices can include improved surgical needles that are capable of being repeatedly passed through tissue using minimal force. More particularly, the improved surgical needles can be manufactured with two or more different coatings that provide the surgical needles with both durability and lubricity for ease of repeated and successive passes through tissue. Improved methods for manufacturing the surgical needles and for providing and applying coatings to the surgical needles are also provided. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189423 | Film-forming material and method for predicting film-forming material - Disclosed is a method for prediction of a film material such as a raw material for organic EL. In the method, a film material having an evaporation rate (V (%)) represented by the formula below can be predicted based on the values of the constant (Ko) and the activation energy (Ea). V=(Ko/P)×e | 2013-07-25 |
20130189424 | HEATING APPARATUS, VACUUM-HEATING METHOD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THIN FILM - Provided is a heating apparatus including: an object to be heated under vacuum; a heating body separable from the object to be heated, the heating body being configured so that a gap is formed between the heating body itself and the object to be heated; and a gas introduction channel for introducing a heat transfer gas into the gap. The object to be heated is heated by the heating body via the heat transfer gas. An example of the heating apparatus is a deposition apparatus | 2013-07-25 |
20130189425 | Transparent Coatings - An inorganic oxide coating produced by preparing a coating composition comprising inorganic oxide particles and a polymer, applying the composition on a substrate to form a coating, and heating the substrate to remove the polymeric component, wherein the resulting coating is transparent. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189426 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING SINTERED NDFEB MAGNET - A method for producing a sintered NdFeB magnet having high coercivity and capable of being brought into applications without lowering its residual magnetic flux density or maximum energy product and without reprocessing. The method includes applying a substance containing dysprosium (Dy) and/or terbium (Tb) to the surface of the sintered NdFeB magnet forming a base body and then heating the magnet to diffuse Dy and/or Tb through the grain boundary and thereby increase the coercivity of the magnet. This method is characterized in that: (1) the substance containing Dy or Tb to be applied to the surface of the sintered NdFeB magnet is substantially a metal powder; (2) the metal powder is composed of a rare-earth element R and an iron-group transition element T, or composed of R, T and another element X, the element X capable of forming an alloy or intermetallic compound with R and/or T; and (3) the oxygen content of the sintered NdFeB magnet forming the base body is 5000 ppm or lower. The element T may contain nickel (Ni) or cobalt (Co) to produce an anticorrosion effect. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189427 | VEHICLE WHEEL AND HUB PROTECTANT FILM AND COMPOSITION FOR THE FORMATION THEREOF - A process of protecting a vehicle wheel or hub is provided that includes the application to the vehicle wheel or hub of a composition. The composition includes a water soluble polymeric film former, a plasticizer and a carrier that solubilizes or suspends the film former and the plasticizer. After allowing the composition to dry to form a coating, the coating is exposed to debris contaminants. The coating and the debris contaminants are then removed. The coating is readily removed by water washing alone. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189428 | METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING TARGET PARTICLES BETWEEN SUBSTRATES - The present disclosure relates to a method for transferring target particles between two substrates, the method comprising the steps of: (a) contacting a receiver substrate with a stamp substrate having the target particles disposed thereon to transfer said target particles to the receiver substrate; and (b) applying a vacuum to the contacting substrates during said contacting step to prevent non-target particles from being deposited onto said receiver substrate. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189429 | Method for Producing a Locally Limited Diffusion Coat and Reactor for it - A method for producing a locally limited diffusion coat on a metallic component is disclosed. In an embodiment, the method includes arranging the component and at least one dispenser pack containing the material to be diffused, making available at least one protective gas stream, which flows around the at least one region of the component that is not to be provided with a diffusion coat, and heating the component and the dispenser pack to a temperature for carrying out the diffusion and maintaining the temperature for a specific time. A reactor for producing a locally limited diffusion coat on a metallic component is also disclosed. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189430 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING MOLDED BODY - A method for producing a molded body in which the matrix of a composite material is prevented from penetrating into a carbon foam. Specifically, a method for producing a molded body ( | 2013-07-25 |
20130189431 | Fabric and Fabric Laminate - The present invention provides a fabric and a fabric structure made of yarns with reduced water absorption. The fabric comprises yarns and interstices between the yarns, the interstices between the yarns having an average width of greater than 100 μm. At least one of the yarns is comprised of multiple fibers. Said at least one yarn has voids between the fibers wherein the voids are filled up with a polymer material. The interstices remain open and the size of the interstices is the same as before the treatment. The filling of the voids between the fibers with the polymer material prevents the absorption of water into said voids and therefore leads to reduced water absorption of the fabric. The polymer material is substantially only located within the voids of the yarn and has embedded the fibers within the outer surface of said yarn. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189432 | CARBON NANOTUBE PRODUCING APPARATUS AND CARBON NANOTUBE PRODUCING METHOD - Provided is a carbon nanotube producing apparatus comprising a reaction chamber that accommodates a substrate that forms carbon nanotubes and reactive gas supply mechanism for supplying a reactive gas to the substrate accommodated in the reaction chamber, in which the reactive gas supply mechanism has two or more shower plates having a plurality of gas ejection holes, the shower plates being overlappingly arranged so that the reactive gas passes therethrough in order and the reactive gas is supplied to a carbon nanotube forming face of the substrate and the shower plates are arranged so that the ejection holes of the shower plates that are adjacent to each other do not overlap each other in a gas ejection direction. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189433 | Vapor Deposition Apparatus and Vapor Deposition Method - A vapor deposition apparatus includes a stage on which a substrate is mounted; a heater unit that is disposed at a side of the stage and includes a first heater and a second heater, wherein the first heater and the second heater are movable so that the first heater and the second heater are spaced apart from each other or are disposed adjacent to each other; and a nozzle unit that is disposed at a side opposite to the side at which the heater unit is disposed about the stage and includes one or more nozzles. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189434 | System and Method of Pointillist Painting - A system of pointillist painting comprises an automated 3-D positioning system disposed proximate a painting surface, a colorant dispenser coupled to the gantry structure and having a dispensing tip in fluid communication with a colorant chamber, the gantry structure operable to move the colorant dispensing tip to a specified position of the painting surface, where the colorant dispenser is operable to apply a specified amount of a colorant to the painting surface and creating a dot having a two-dimensional coverage and three-dimensional profile at the specified position. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189435 | Three-Dimensional Printing System Using Dual Rotation Axes - A 3-D printer system moves a printed tool over a print surface with a mechanism controlling a rotational angle of an arm holding the print tool and a revolutionary angle of axis of rotation of the printable area to eliminate the disadvantages of conventionally used linear motion mechanisms | 2013-07-25 |
20130189436 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A POLYMERIC FILM WITH A CURED POLYSILOXANE COATING - Process for producing a polymeric film which is furnished on one side with a cured polysiloxane coating and has an overall thickness of ≦45 μm by furnishing both sides of a collapsed tubular film with a cured polysiloxane coating. | 2013-07-25 |
20130189437 | SPRAY PAINTING - An apparatus for the application of paint to an article ( | 2013-07-25 |