31st week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 46 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100196775 | Heat Recycling System of Fuel Cells - A heat recycling system of fuel cells is provided. The heat recycling system includes: a fuel cell apparatus, a cooling tank, an adsorption refrigerating apparatus, a first set of valve, and a second set of valve. The adsorption refrigerating apparatus has a first adsorption bed, a second adsorption bed, a first evaporator/condenser, and a second evaporator/condenser. The first set of valve connects the fuel cell apparatus and the cooling tank to the first adsorption bed and the second adsorption bed. The second set of valve connects the first evaporator/condenser and the second evaporator/condenser to the cooling tank. Switching of the first and the second sets of valve is controlled by an automatic control system communicating between the fuel cell apparatus, the cooling tank, and the adsorption refrigerating apparatus. Thus, waste heat generated by the fuel cell apparatus is timely brought away, recycled, and reused by the adsorption refrigerating apparatus. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196776 | AUTO IGNITION TYPE AUTOTHERMAL REFORMER AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME - An auto ignition type autothermal reformer (ATR) performs reproducible ignition using a catalyst that performs ignition without a separate ignition unit, such as an igniter or heating wire, and a fuel cell system having the ATR. The ATR includes a reaction container having a first opening through which a fuel is introduced into the reaction container and a second opening through which a reformate is discharged from the reaction container, the fuel having a mixture of an aqueous primary fuel solution and hydrogen peroxide; a first catalyst disposed adjacent to the first opening in the reaction container, the first catalyst being a granular catalyst; a second catalyst disposed at the rear portion of the first catalyst to promote an autothermal reforming reaction; and a third catalyst disposed at the rear portion of the second catalyst to promote an oxidation reaction. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196777 | BRACING OF A HIGH TEMPERATURE FUEL CELL STACK - The invention relates to a bracing plate for bracing a fuel cell stack. According to the invention it is contemplated that the bracing plate is formed of a plurality of layers, a first layer facing the fuel cell stack and a second layer disposed adjacent to the first layer and arranged on the side opposing the fuel cell stack being provided, the second layer having a higher bending rigidity than the first layer. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196778 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF POROUS METAL ELECTRODE FOR MOLTEN CARBONATE FUEL CELLS USING DRY PROCESS - The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a porous metal electrode for a molten carbonate fuel cell using a dry process. According to the method of manufacturing a porous metal electrode of the present invention, in the press process for controlling the thickness of dry-cast metal powder and rearranging the dry-cast metal powder, the microstructure of the porous metal electrode can be controlled, and the uniformity of the thickness of the porous metal electrode can also be controlled. Therefore, the method of manufacturing a porous metal electrode according to the present invention can be used to manufacture both an anode and a cathode. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196779 | FUEL CELL AND ELECTRODE MATERIAL FOR FUEL CELL - The present invention provides a fuel cell which is good in gas permeability of a diffusion layer, exhibits good discharge of water vapor and a carbon dioxide gas, and can improve output properties. The fuel cell includes a cell ( | 2010-08-05 |
20100196780 | PROTECTING A PEM FUEL CELL CATALYST AGAINST CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING - An anode structure comprises an array of carbon nanotubes having a diffusion side and a membrane side, and catalyst particles interspersed on inner surfaces of the membrane side of the carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes have an average diameter greater than the size of the hydrogen molecule but smaller than the size of the carbon monoxide molecule. Thus, hydrogen flowing toward the catalyst particles interspersed inside the carbon nanotubes are able to go through, while the flow of trace amounts of carbon monoxide contained in the hydrogen is blocked, preventing the poisoning of the catalyst particles by the carbon monoxide. A fuel cell utilizing the anode structure and a method for manufacturing the anode structure are also disclosed. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196781 | REINFORCED ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE FOR FUEL CELL, PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF, MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR FUEL CELL, AND SOLID POLYMER FUEL CELL COMPRISING THE SAME - A reinforced electrolyte membrane for a fuel cell which is reinforced by a porous membrane, characterized by containing void portions in a joining portion between the surface of the porous membrane and/or pore surface and the electrolyte for buffering swelling when water is contained. This reinforced electrolyte membrane for a fuel cell has improved dimensional stability even if the electrolyte swells. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196782 | POLYMER ELECTROLYTE MATERIAL, POLYMER ELECTROLYTE MOLDED PRODUCT USING THE POLYMER ELECTROLYTE MATERIAL, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE POLYMER ELECTROLYE MOLDED PRODUCT, MEMBRANE ELECTRODE COMPOSITE, AND SOLID POLYMER FUEL CELL - It is an object of the present invention to provide a polymer electrolyte material which has excellent proton conductivity even under the conditions of a low humidity or a low temperature and is excellent in mechanical strength and fuel barrier properties, and which moreover can achieve high output, high energy density and long-term durability in forming a polymer electrolyte fuel cell therefrom, and a polymer electrolyte form article using the same and a method for producing the same, a membrane electrode assembly and a polymer electrolyte fuel cell, each using the same. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196783 | ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY HAVING THE ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE - To obtain an electrolyte membrane that can prevent large stress formed in the membrane due to its expansion attributable to moisturization upon operation of a fuel cell and that allows the manufacturing of a membrane electrode assembly having high performance and durability. An electrolyte membrane | 2010-08-05 |
20100196784 | FUEL CELL, FUEL CELL METAL SEPARATOR, AND FUEL CELL MANUFACTURING METHOD - A fuel cell having a seal structure that exhibits excellent sealing properties and corrosion resistance. By providing a resin layer on at least a portion of an adhesion region where a metal separator contacts an adhesive, a fuel cell having a seal structure that exhibits excellent sealing properties and corrosion resistance can be provided. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196785 | CATALYST INK, METHOD FOR PRODUCING CATALYST INK, METHOD FOR PRODUCING MEMBRANE-ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY, MEMBRANE-ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY PRODUCED BY THE METHOD, AND FUEL CELL - It is an object of this invention to provide a catalyst ink which allows formation of catalyst layers that can adequately improve durability of fuel cells. The catalyst ink of the invention is a catalyst ink for formation of a fuel cell catalyst layer, comprising a catalyst substance, a solvent and an aromatic polymer compound having a phosphorus atom-containing functional group, wherein at least the aromatic polymer compound is dispersed, and not dissolved, in the solvent. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196786 | Composite for Fuel Cell Membrane Based on Organomodified Inorganic Particles and Method for Preparing Same - The invention relates to proton-conducting composites comprising a polymer matrix within which inorganic particles are dispersed, grafted to the surface of which particles are polymers comprising repeat units that comprise at least one acid proton-exchange group, optionally in the form of salts, or a precursor group of said acid group, said particles being chosen from particles of zeolites, of zirconium phosphates or phosphonates, or of oxides. Application to the field of fuel cells. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196787 | ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE AND FUEL CELL USING THE SAME (AS AMENDED) - In a fuel cell | 2010-08-05 |
20100196788 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING METAL-SUPPORTED CARBON, METHOD FOR PRODUCING CRYSTALS CONSISTING OF FULLERENE MOLECULES AND FULLERENE NANOWHISKER/NANOFIBER NANOTUBES, AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - The present invention provides a method for producing metal-supported carbon, which includes supporting metal microparticles on the surface of carbon black, by a liquid-phase reduction method, in a thin film fluid formed between processing surfaces arranged to be opposite to each other so as to be able to approach to and separate from each other, at least one of which rotates relative to the other, as well as a method for producing crystals comprising fullerene molecules and fullerene nanowhisker/nanofiber nanotubes, which includes uniformly stirring and mixing a solution containing a first solvent having fullerene dissolved therein, and a second solvent in which fullerene is less soluble than in the first solvent, in a thin film fluid formed between processing surfaces arranged to be opposite to each other so as to be able to approach to and separate from each other, at least one of which rotates relative to the other. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196789 | CATALYST - A platinum alloy catalyst PtX, wherein the atomic percent of platinum in the bulk alloy is from 5 to 50 at %, the remaining being X, characterised in that the atomic percent of platinum at the surface of the alloy is from 10 to 80 at %, the remainder being X, provided that the at % of platinum at the surface of the alloy is at least 25% greater than the at % of platinum in the bulk alloy is disclosed. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196790 | MEMBRANE AND ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND FUEL CELL - Provided is a membrane and electrode assembly capable of maintaining the moisture content of a catalyst layer on a cathode electrode side within a suitable range. A membrane and electrode assembly comprising a pair of electrodes and an electrolyte membrane provided between the electrodes, wherein the side of each electrode adjacent to the electrolyte membrane is formed by a catalyst layer, and at least one catalyst layer comprises silica fine particles having a hydrocarbon group or a fluorine-containing organic group in the surface thereof. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196791 | PROTON CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PROTON CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL, AND MEMBRANE-ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY CONTAINING PROTON CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL - A proton conductive material n which hollow inorganic fine particles that have through holes on a surface of the hollow inorganic fine particles, that are filled with an electrolyte resin. In addition, a membrane-electrode assembly which has an anode electrode provided on one surface side of a solid polymer electrolyte membrane and including an anode catalyst layer, and a cathode electrode provided on the other surface side of the solid polymer electrolyte membrane and including a cathode catalyst layer, wherein at least the anode catalyst layer from among the pair of catalyst layers includes the proton conductive material. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196792 | POLYMER ELECTROLYTE COMPOSITION AND FUEL CELL - A polymer electrolyte composition obtained by mixing a plurality of ion-conductive polymers, wherein if the ion-conductive polymer having that is highest in ion exchange capacity among the plurality of ion-conductive polymers is termed first ion-conductive polymer, and the ion-conductive polymer that is lowest in ion exchange capacity is termed second ion-conductive polymer, then
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20100196793 | NANOENGINEERED MEMBRANE-ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE FUEL CELLS - A membrane electrode assembly for a high-temperature proton-exchange membrane fuel cell includes a nano-engineered polymeric membrane between an anode and a cathode. The membrane is an electrical insulator, but permits that passage of protons through the membrane. The membrane has a plurality of blind pores therein, each blind pore having an electrically-conductive coating along its inner wall that is in electrical contact with the adjacent one of the anode or cathode. The electrically-conductive coating includes a catalyst, such as platinum, for promoting the liberation of a proton and an electron from a chemical molecule, such as hydrogen, and/or for promoting the combination of a proton, an electron and another molecule, such as oxygen, to form yet another molecule, such as water. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196794 | ELECTRODE FOR FUEL CELL, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND FUEL CELL - Provided are: an electrode for a fuel cell, which is obtained by impregnating a supporting base with a vinyl polymer composition and a fuel cell catalyst, the vinyl polymer composition in which a vinyl polymer A having at least one kind of crosslinkable group selected from the group consisting of an epoxy group and an isocyanate group protected by a protecting group and a vinyl polymer B having at least one kind of crosslinkable group selected from the group consisting of a hydroxyl group, a carboxyl group, and an amino group are contained, and at least one of the vinyl polymer A and the vinyl polymer B has an acidic group forming a salt, reacting the crosslinkable group of the vinyl polymer A with the crosslinkable group of the vinyl polymer B, and then subjecting the salt to proton exchange; a method for producing the same; and a fuel cell including an electrolyte membrane and the electrode for a fuel cell. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196795 | ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE - The present invention provides an electrochemical device including electrodes of an electrochemical cell and conductive connection members, wherein sufficient bonding strength is achieved between each of the electrodes and the corresponding conductive connection member through thermal treatment carried out at a temperature lower than 1,000° C. The electrochemical cell includes a solid electrolyte membrane and a pair of electrodes provided on the electrolyte membrane. The conductive connection members are electrically connected to the respective electrodes by means of a bonding layer. The bonding layer contains a transition metal oxide having a spinel-type crystal structure. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196796 | ROLL-GOOD FUEL CELL FABRICATION PROCESSES, EQUIPMENT, AND ARTICLES PRODUCED FROM SAME - Fabricating roll-good fuel cell material involves laminating first and second bonding material webs having spaced apart windows to first and second surfaces of a fuel cell membrane web. First and second active regions of the membrane web are positioned within the respective bonding material windows. Third and fourth gasket material webs having spaced apart windows are respectively laminated to the bonding material on the first and second membrane web surfaces. The bonding material windows align with the respective gasket material windows so that at least some of the bonding material extends within the respective gasket material windows. Fluid transport layer (FTL) material portions cut from fifth and sixth FTL material webs are laminated to the respective first and second active regions. The FTL material portions are positioned within respective gasket material windows and contact the bonding material extending within the respective gasket material windows. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196797 | LIQUID SUPPLY CONTAINER AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM PROVIDED WITH THE SAME - What is provided is a liquid supply container capable of minimizing, after the supply of liquid in a liquid reservoir to a liquid acceptor has been completed, the amount of the liquid remaining in the liquid reservoir. A liquid supply container | 2010-08-05 |
20100196798 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A fuel cell system includes a power-generating stack; a fuel feeder for supplying fuel to an anode of the power-generating stack; an air feeder for supplying air to a cathode of the power-generating stack; and an gas-liquid separator for separating water from a gas-liquid mixture. The gas-liquid mixture includes water and water vapor produced at the cathode and gas passing through the cathode. The gas-liquid separator includes a water retainer. This water retainer holds water and water vapor, which is produced at the cathode, in the gas-liquid mixture. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196799 | CONDUCTING PLATES FOR FUEL CELL ELEMENTS - The present invention relates to the use of the A286 alloy grade for the manufacture of a sheet, optionally surfaced, making it possible to obtain a conducting plate of mono polar or bipolar type for a fuel cell element. The invention also relates to this optional surface treatment process, which comprises a cold-rolling step followed by a continuous annealing step in an oxidizing atmosphere and by an acid pickling step. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196800 | HIGH EFFICIENCY FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A fuel cell comprises an anode comprising an anode catalyst, a cathode comprising a gas diffusion electrode and a cathode catalyst on the gas diffusion electrode, a microfluidic channel contiguous with the anode, and a liquid comprising fuel in the channel. The concentration of the fuel in the liquid is 0.05-0.5 M. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196801 | ALKALINE FUEL CELL ELECTRODE CATALYST, ALKALINE FUEL CELL, MANUFACTURE METHOD FOR ALKALINE FUEL CELL ELECTRODE CATALYST, AND MANUFACTURE METHOD FOR ALKALINE FUEL CELL - An alkaline fuel cell electrode catalyst includes a first catalyst particle that contains at least one of iron (Fe), cobalt (Co) and nickel (Ni), a second catalyst particle that contains at least one of platinum (Pt) and ruthenium (Ru), and a carrier for supporting the first catalyst particle and the second catalyst particle. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196802 | Fuel Cell and Supported Catalyst Used Therefor - A fuel cell having an excellent life property is achieved. A supported catalyst for a fuel cell includes a catalytic particle made of an alloy of platinum and gold, and a conductive carrier supporting the catalytic particle. 50% or more of gold forms a solid solution with platinum. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196803 | Methods for Cell Boundary Isolation in Double Patterning Design - A method of designing a double patterning mask set for a layout of a chip includes designing standard cells. In each of the standard cells, all left-boundary patterns are assigned with one of a first indicator and a second indicator, and all right-boundary patterns are assigned with an additional one of the first indicator and the second indicator. The method further includes placing the standard cells in a row of the layout of the chip. Starting from one of the standard cells in the row, indicator changes to the standard cells are propagated throughout the row. All patterns in the standard cells having the first indicator are transferred to a first mask of the double patterning mask set. All patterns in the standard cells having the second indicator are transferred to a second mask of the double patterning mask set. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196804 | Mask inspection apparatus and image creation method - Provided is a mask inspection apparatus including: emitting unit for emitting electron beams onto a sample; electron detecting unit for detecting the quantity of electrons produced, by the emission of the electron beams, from the sample with patterns formed thereon; image processing unit for generating image data for the patterns on the basis of the electron quantity; and controlling unit for controlling the emitting unit, the electron detecting unit, and the image processing unit. The controlling unit calculates, from the size of a designated observation area of the sample, a division number of divisional images that are synthesized to form a joint image that covers the entire designated observation area. The controlling unit determines divisional areas so that adjacent divisional areas partially overlap each other. The controlling unit acquires SEM images for the respective divisional areas. The controlling unit synthesizes the SEM images of the divisional areas on the basis of coordinate data for the divisional areas and on the basis of edge information for patterns included in the overlapping regions, and thereby creates an SEM image of a wide field of view that covers the observation area. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196805 | MASK AND METHOD TO PATTERN CHROMELESS PHASE LITHOGRAPHY CONTACT HOLE - A method of making a mask is disclosed. The method includes providing a first and a second mask layers and disposing a first phase shift region on the first mask layer. A second phase shift region is disposed on the second mask layer, wherein the first and second phase shift regions are out of phase. A continuous unit cell is formed in the first phase shift region. The unit cell comprises a center section and distinct extension sections. The extension sections are contiguous to and extend outwards from the center section. The distinct extension sections have a same width as the center section. The second phase shift region is adjacent to the unit cell in the first phase shift region. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196806 | STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR LOW-K OR ULTRA LOW-K INTERLAYER DIELECTRIC PATTERN TRANSFER - The present invention relates to improved methods and structures for forming interconnect patterns in low-k or ultra low-k (i.e., having a dielectric constant ranging from about 1.5 to about 3.5) interlevel dielectric (ILD) materials. Specifically, reduced lithographic critical dimensions (CDs) (i.e., in comparison with target CDs) are initially used for forming a patterned resist layer with an increased thickness, which in turn allows use of a simple hard mask stack comprising a lower nitride mask layer and an upper oxide mask layer for subsequent pattern transfer. The hard mask stack is next patterned by a first reactive ion etching (RIE) process using an oxygen-containing chemistry to form hard mask openings with restored CDs that are substantially the same as the target CDs. The ILD materials are then patterned by a second RIE process using a nitrogen-containing chemistry to form the interconnect pattern with the target CDs. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196807 | PREVENTION OF PHOTORESIST SCUMMING - A photo acid generator (PAG) or an acid is used to reduce resist scumming and footing. Diffusion of acid from photoresist into neighbors causes a decreased acid level, and thus causes resist scumming. An increased acid layer beneath the resist prevents acid diffusion. In one embodiment, the increased acid layer is a layer of spun-on acid or PAG dissolved in aqueous solution. In another embodiment, the increased acid layer is a hard mask material with a PAG or an acid mixed into the material. The high acid content inhibits the diffusion of acid from the photoresist into neighboring layers, and thus substantially reduces photoresist scumming and footing. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196808 | Positive photosensitive resin composition, cured film, protective film, insulating film, and semiconductor device and display device therewith - An objective of the present invention is to achieve both prevention of scum generation in an open area and improvement in sensitivity in patterning process of the positive photosensitive resin composition. This objective can be achieved by a positive photosensitive resin composition comprising an alkali-soluble resin (A) containing an ingredient having a molecular weight of 80,000 or more in 0.5% or less and a photosensitizing agent (B), wherein the amount of said photosensitizing agent (B) is 10 parts by weight or more and 40 parts by weight or less to 100 parts by weight of said alkali-soluble resin (A). | 2010-08-05 |
20100196809 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE FABRICATION METHOD AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A resist pattern ( | 2010-08-05 |
20100196810 | ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTORECEPTOR, PROCESS CARTRIDGE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - An electrophotographic photoreceptor, includes: a conductive support; and a photosensitive layer provided on or above the conductive support, the photosensitive layer including an outermost surface layer at the farthest location from the conductive support, wherein the outermost surface layer contains: coated insulating inorganic particles obtained by subjecting insulating inorganic particles having a specific surface area of not more than about 300 m | 2010-08-05 |
20100196811 | HIGHLY DISPERSE METAL OXIDES HAVING A HIGH POSITIVE SURFACE CHARGE - Metal oxides are modified by aminohydrocarbyl-substituted monoalkyltrisiloxy groups in a defined percentage of T | 2010-08-05 |
20100196812 | RESIN FOR TONER AND TONER COMPOSITION - The object is to develop a resin for a toner, which has both of hot offset resistance and a low-temperature fixing property even when used in a high-speed and energy-saving toner. Thus, disclosed is a resin for a toner, which comprises a polyester resin (A) having a THF insoluble fraction content of 1 to 36 wt %, a peak top molecular weight of 4500 to 20000 as measured by gel permeation chromatography on a THF soluble fraction, and a softening point of 120 to 180° C., and meeting the requirements represented by the following formulae (1) and (2): | 2010-08-05 |
20100196813 | ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC TONER AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME - An electrophotographic toner including a latex, a coloring agent, and a release agent, wherein a difference between an average circularity of toner having a particle size of D16p or less (S16) and an average circularity of toner having a particle size of D50p or less (S50) is about 0.01 or less, wherein the circularity is measured using a flow particle image analyzer (FPIA), and the ratio of an area of wax to a total cross-sectional area of the toner having a particle size of D16p or less is about 8/100 or greater, and wherein the area is measured using a transmission electron microscope (TEM). | 2010-08-05 |
20100196814 | TONER USABLE WITH ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME - A toner usable with electrophotography includes an iron (Fe) content in the toner is in a range of about 1.0×10 | 2010-08-05 |
20100196815 | ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE IMAGE DEVELOPING TONER - Electrostatic charge image developing toner Electrostatic charge image developing toner containing external additives comprising pyrogenically prepared surface modified silicon-dioxide-titanium mixed oxides. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196816 | Pigment Preparations Based on Dioxazines - The invention relates to a pigment preparation characterized by a content of a) a dioxazine compound of Formula (I) as the basic pigment; and b) a dioxazine compound of the general Formula (II) as a pigment dispersing agent Q-[Y—X] | 2010-08-05 |
20100196817 | POLYESTER RESIN FOR ELECTROSTATIC IMAGE DEVELOPING TONER AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME, ELECTROSTATIC IMAGE DEVELOPING TONER, ELECTROSTATIC IMAGE DEVELOPER AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A polyester resin for electrostatic image developing toner includes: two or more polyester blocks, and the polyester resin satisfying the following conditions (A) to (C): (A) an ester concentration of the polyester resin is about 0.01 or more and less than about 0.1; (B) a weight average molecular weight of the polyester resin is about 24,000 or more; and (C) a difference in SP values of at least two kinds of the two or more polyester blocks is about 0.1 to about 0.7. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196818 | CARRIER CORE MATERIAL AND CARRIER FOR ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC DEVELOPER AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC DEVELOPER USING THE CARRIER - Employment of a carrier core material for an electrophotographic developer containing 0.8 to 5% by weight of Mg, 0.1 to 1.5% by weight of Ti, 60 to 70% by weight of Fe and 0.2 to 2.5% by weight of Sr and having an amount of Sr dissolved with a pH4 standard solution of 80 to 1000 ppm, a carrier using the core material and a process for producing them, and an electrophotographic developer using the carrier. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196819 | METHOD FOR PAPER TREATMENT - Provided herein is a surface treatment method of oil contaminated xerographic prints which increases the adhesion of the print to levels close to the values corresponding to the original uncontaminated paper. Subjecting the contaminated surface to corona treatment alone and in combination with ultraviolet (UV) radiation and ozone can change the chemical structure of the surface of the paper in such a way that a highly polar surface is created as a consequence of this treatment, leading to enhanced adhesion properties of the xerographic print. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196820 | Resist composition, method of forming resist pattern, novel compound and acid generator - A resist composition including a base component (A) which exhibits changed solubility in an alkali developing solution under action of acid and an acid-generator component (B) which generates acid upon exposure, the acid-generator component (B) including an acid generator (B1) containing a compound having a cation moiety represented by general formula (I) (in the formula, R | 2010-08-05 |
20100196821 | POSITIVE RESIST COMPOSITION, METHOD OF FORMING RESIST PATTERN USING THE SAME, AND POLYMERIC COMPOUND - A positive resist composition including a base component (A) which exhibits changed solubility in an alkali developing solution under the action of acid and an acid-generator component (B) which generates acid upon exposure dissolved in an organic solvent (S), the base component (A) containing a polymeric compound (A1) including a structural unit (a0) derived from an acrylate ester having a cyclic group containing a sulfonyl group on the side chain thereof, a structural unit (a1) derived from an acrylate ester containing an acid dissociable, dissolution inhibiting group and a structural unit (a5) represented by general formula (a5-1) (Y | 2010-08-05 |
20100196822 | PHOTOSENSITIVE INSULATING RESIN COMPOSITION, CURED PRODUCT OF THE COMPOSITION, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING INSULATING FILM - A photosensitive insulating resin composition includes (A) an alkali-soluble resin that contains (a1) a structural unit derived from a crosslinkable monomer and (a2) a structural unit having a phenolic hydroxyl group, (B) a crosslinking agent, (C) a photosensitive compound, and (D) a solvent. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196823 | POSITIVE RESIST COMPOSITION FOR IMMERSION EXPOSURE AND METHOD OF FORMING RESIST PATTERN - A positive resist composition for immersion exposure including a resin component (A) which has acid dissociable, dissolution inhibiting groups and exhibits increased alkali solubility under action of acid and an acid-generator component (B) which generates acid upon exposure, the resin component (A) including a cyclic principal chain polymer (A | 2010-08-05 |
20100196824 | ALKALI-SOLUBLE RESIN AND NEGATIVE-TYPE PHOTOSENSITIVE RESIN COMPOSITION COMPRISING THE SAME - An alkali-soluble resin is provided. The alkali-soluble resin is prepared using a polyfunctional thiol compound as a chain transfer agent. The alkali-soluble resin has a lower viscosity than a resin having the same molecular weight. Further provided is a negative-type photosensitive resin composition comprising the alkali-soluble resin as a binder resin. The use of the alkali-soluble resin lowers the overall viscosity of the photosensitive resin composition to effectively reduce the height of a stepped portion of a photoresist pattern using a small amount of the photosensitive resin composition. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196825 | DEVELOPABLE BOTTOM ANTIREFLECTIVE COATING COMPOSITIONS ESPECIALLY SUITABLE FOR ION IMPLANT APPLICATIONS - Compositions characterized by the presence of an aqueous base-soluble polymer having aromatic moieties and aliphatic alcohol moieties have been found which are especially useful as developable bottom antireflective coatings in 193 nm lithographic processes. The compositions enable improved lithographic processes which are especially useful in the context of subsequent ion implantation or other similar processes where avoidance of aggressive antireflective coating removal techniques is desired. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196826 | Photoinitiators for Energy Curing - Photopolymerisable systems for coatings or photolithography comprising radically photopolimerisable oligomers and/or monomers having ethylenically unsaturated groups and, as photoinitiator, at least one compound of formula (I). | 2010-08-05 |
20100196827 | METHOD OF MAKING A FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING SLEEVE FORME - A method of making a flexographic printing sleeve forme includes the steps of forming a sleeve body by providing one or more at least partially cured uniform layers on a sleeve carrier; forming a relief image on the sleeve body by imagewise jetting a curable jetting fluid; and optionally overall post-curing; characterized in that between formation of the sleeve body and formation of the relief image no polishing or grinding is performed. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196828 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A film which becomes an outgassing generation source under reduced pressure or in a vacuum is formed on a substrate. A resist film an outgassing generation amount per unit area of which is smaller than the film under reduced pressure or in a vacuum is formed on the film in such a manner that the film is not exposed. The resist film is exposed by using pattern light of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light. The resist film is developed. The substrate is processed by using the resist film and the film as a mask or by using the film as a mask. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196829 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE FABRICATION METHOD AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A resist pattern ( | 2010-08-05 |
20100196830 | METHOD FOR OBTAINING MICROFLUIDIC POLYMER STRUCTURES - The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing high-resolution microfluidic structures by means of the modification of the sealing temperature and photolithography. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196831 | EXPOSURE APPARATUS AND DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD - An exposure apparatus includes a communication device configured to communicate with a host computer; an input-output device for an operator to execute a manual operation of the apparatus; a storage device; and a processor. The apparatus exposes a substrate to radiant energy in accordance with an on-line operation from the host computer and an operator operation from the input-output device. The storage device is configured to store first information indicating a manual operation that can be executed by each operator and second information indicating an online operation of which execution concurrent with each manual operation is inhibited. The processor is configured to authenticate an operator and permit execution of an online operation from the host computer based on the first information and the second information stored in the storage device and information of the authenticated operator. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196832 | EXPOSURE APPARATUS, EXPOSING METHOD, LIQUID IMMERSION MEMBER AND DEVICE FABRICATING METHOD - An exposure apparatus comprises: an optical system, which has an emergent surface wherefrom exposure light emerges; a first surface, which is disposed at least partly around an optical path of the exposure light from the emergent surface; and a second surface, which is disposed at least partly around the first surface; and a first supply port, which is disposed at least partly around the first surface such that it faces in an outward radial direction with respect to an optical axis of the projection optical system, that supplies a first liquid to the second surface; wherein, during at least part of an exposure of a substrate, a front surface of the substrate opposes the emergent surface, the first surface, and the second surface; and the substrate is exposed with the exposure light that emerges from the emergent surface and transits a second liquid between the emergent surface and the front surface of the substrate. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196833 | Combustible Gas Processing System and Combustible Gas Processing Method - Disclosed is a system for processing a combustible gas, which comprises a catalytic combusting means for receiving an oxygen-containing combustible gas that contains oxygen in addition to the combustible gas as the principal component thereof, causing this oxygen-containing combustible gas to contact an oxidation catalyst for partial combustion thereof, to produce the resultant partially combusted gas as a compressible combustible gas. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196834 | Oven Burner Flame Sensing Apparatus - Apparatus for sensing the presence of a flame issuing from the flow of fuel through an elongate oven burner comprises an electrical current sensor immersed in a flame having carbon atoms which support such current. The fuel is ignited by a spark igniter. Should no flame exist after a predetermined time interval, or if the flame is extinguished, the supply of fuel to such burner is terminated and the spark igniter is disabled. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196835 | Single Burner Snow Melter Capable of a Snow Start Operation - A single burner snow melter is capable of a snow start. The burner assembly has a fuel burner having adjustable combustion output and a nozzle through which products of combustion emerge, and a combustion chamber which has a first portion in substantially air-tight communication with the fuel burner and which encloses the nozzle. A second portion of the combustion chamber is shaped and dimensioned such that the second portion is placed into a snow melting receptacle or pit. The combustion chamber has a plurality of directional discharge means formed at least on its second portion through which products of combustion from the fuel burner emerge, and thus agitate, and melt snow loaded into a tank or pit. The burner assembly also includes an air cooling assembly for supplying air to cool at least the first portion of the combustion chamber. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196836 | Sealing Mechanism for a Vacuum Heat Treating Furnace - An apparatus for sealing a fan drive shaft in a vacuum heat treating furnace is disclosed. The sealing apparatus includes a housing having an annular body and a central opening. An inflatable first seal surrounds the central opening of the annular body. A second seal surrounds the central opening and is adjacent to the inflatable first seal. The sealing apparatus also includes a channel formed in the annular body adjacent to the second seal for conducting a purging fluid into the central opening. A means for injecting the purging fluid into the central opening is operably connected to the channel. A vacuum heat treating furnace and a fan drive system incorporating the sealing apparatus are also described. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196837 | Orthodontic appliance - An orthodontic appliance | 2010-08-05 |
20100196838 | ORTHODONTIC BRACKET - An orthodontic bracket is described and which includes a base member defining an archwire slot having an opening, and at least one projection extending outwardly from the base member; a ligating slide moveable between a first position which is clear of the archwire slot, and second position where the ligating slide projects over the opening of the archwire slot; and a biasing member borne by the ligating slide, and resiliently cooperating with the projection, and wherein the biasing member has a first portion which receives the projection when the ligating slide is in the first position, and a second portion which receives the projection when the ligating slide is in the second position. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196839 | Orthodontic Bracket with Frangible Cover Mechanism - An orthodontic bracket is provided that includes a cover and a base, wherein the cover can be rotated over an arch wire slot in the base portion. The present bracket invention operates to close when a frangible portion is severed upon initiating rotation of the cover, such that the cover rotates about a hinge, which may include a pin or axle. In one embodiment of the invention, the pin or axle can be moved laterally and/or vertically after the frangible portion is severed. Preferably, the bracket is manufactured to form one piece, such as using an injection molding, machining, or casting process. The bracket offers economical advantages because additional subsequent assembly is not required to attach a cover to a base. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196840 | ORTHODONTIC SYSTEMS WITH RESILIENT APPLIANCES - Systems for moving teeth of a patient's dental arch from a first tooth arrangement to a second tooth arrangement include a plurality of resilient appliances such as positioning trays or elongated arch members that are used in sequence. Each appliance of the systems includes a row of spaced apart couplings for connection to respective teeth of the dental arch. The appliances have certain geometric characteristics that match the geometric characteristics of other appliances of the system, and at least one appliance has a stiffness that is greater than the stiffness of at least one other appliance. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196841 | Dental implants, devices and methods associated with dental implantation procedures - A dental implant installation procedure is provided in which a distal end of a dental implant is projected into a paranasal sinus cavity or a nasal cavity to thereby displace the respective sinus membrane or nasal cavity membrane from the respective cavity floor, while minimizing risk of damaging the respective membrane. Bone graft material is introduced into the space thereby created between the respective membrane and the respective cavity floor via a distal portion of the dental implant to thereby form a desired sinus augmentation. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196842 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A DENTIST TOOL - Method for producing a dentist tool formed by an overlay to be used by a dentist in removing tooth structure, said method comprising the steps of:
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20100196843 | DENTAL TREATMENT DEVICE - A device for treating a dental tissue with a continuous flow of ozone containing gas, comprising (a) an ozone generator ( | 2010-08-05 |
20100196844 | DRILL FOR SINUS MEMBRANE LIFT - A drill for sinus membrane lift includes a contact surface for coming in face contact with sinus membrane, the contact surface having a curved periphery, and a bone-maintaining area connected to the contact surface for storing and discharging drilled bone fragments. The bone-maintaining area includes a first inside wall and a second inside wall connected to the first inside wall, the first inside wall oriented in a drilling direction, and the second inside wall opposite the first inside wall. The first inside wall has a drilling surface and is formed higher than the second inside wall so that the drilling surface is exposed in the drilling direction. The front end of the head comes into face contact with the sinus membrane at a wide area to prevent the sinus membrane from being torn or damaged even if the head completely penetrates the maxilla and contacts the sinus membrane. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196845 | PROPHY ANGLE AND ADAPTER WITH GUARD - A dental system comprises a dental prophy angle and an adjustable angle adapter. The prophy angle includes a housing and a guard. The adapter is configured to drive the prophy angle and includes a body, a nose, and an outer joint. The nose is configured to receive a portion of a prophy angle. The body is adjustably connected to the nose. The outer joint includes a ball portion connected to the nose, and a ball receiver connected to the body. The nose is rotatable relative to the body into at least a first configuration and a second configuration. The guard engages an outer surface of the ball receiver, and the guard has a greatest outer diameter larger than a greatest outer diameter of the housing. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196846 | ADJUSTABLE ANGLE PROPHY ANGLE ADAPTER - An adjustable angle adapter for a prophy angle comprises a nose, a rotating member, a body, a shaft, a multi-axis rotation joint, and an outer joint. The nose is configured to receive a portion of the prophy angle. The rotating member is positioned within the nose. The body is adjustably connected to the nose. The shaft is positioned within the body. The multi-axis rotation joint connects the shaft to the rotating member. The outer joint includes a ball portion connected to one of the body and the nose, and a ball receiver connected to an other of the body and the nose. The nose is configured to pivot relative to the body into at least a first configuration and a second configuration. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196847 | PROPHY ANGLE AND ADAPTER WITH LATCH - A dental system comprises a dental prophy angle and an adapter. The prophy angle includes a housing and a latch mechanism. The adapter is configured to drive the prophy angle. The latch mechanism includes a lever and a first latch element. The adapter includes a nose having a second latch element and a depression proximate to the latch element. Upon the first latch element mating with the second latch element, the depression adjacent the lever. The lever is movable between at least a first position and a second position, and movement of the lever between the first position and the second position moves the first latch element between an engaged position and a disengaged position. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196848 | Dentistry Isolator - It is related to an operatory field barrier used in Dentistry, consisting of a rubber dam with a special design simulating either the left or the right side of the oral environment so that it can be used in both sides of the patients' mouth including their superior and inferior teeth (dental arch), their antagonists up to the canines or pre-molars from the opposite side having along their oclusal surfaces convexities related to the dental crowns of that teeth as well as the partial and total reproductions of their bucal sulcus (superior and inferior), the lingual sulcus (inferior) and or the palate (superior) respectively. The product contains borders that will always be outside the mouth completing its elliptical or square or rectangular shape a little bit bigger that the open mouth and these limits have a thicker rubber as an alternative instead of using the conventional frame. The invention consists of a structure made of a rubber material a little bit thicker, beyond 1 mm extending all over the deeper reproduction area of the palate, the lingual sulcus and also the bucal sulcus (superior and inferior) up to their gathering in the distal side of the molars and in the distal side of the canines or pre-molars from the opposite side. This thicker rubber material shouldn't have the width inferior to 2 mm. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196849 | FLAPLESS DENTAL IMPLANT PUNCH - An improved flapless dental implant punch is disclosed. This punch is designed to reduce or eliminate the present cumbersome linear incision method presently used for dental implant procedures. In one embodiment, the invention is a disposable or reusable punch with a handle on one end, and a shank with a roughly cylindrical hollow punch with a circular cutting edge, usually around 1-6 mm in diameter, and often around 2-3 mm in diameter. Unlike prior art punches, however, the invention is configured to additionally make a number of precisely defined linear incisions in the gum tissue during the punching process. As a result, after the underlying jaw bone is exposed by the action of the device, the gum tissue lining the walls of the exposed hole now have enhanced mobility due to the presence of multiple short incisions radiating away from the sides of the gum hole. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196850 | DENTAL IMPLANT - A tooth replacement system ( | 2010-08-05 |
20100196851 | DENTAL IMPLANT - A tooth replacement system ( | 2010-08-05 |
20100196852 | DENTAL ABUTMENT WITH INDENTATION FOR INHIBITION OF CRESTAL BONE REMODELING - A dental abutment includes a projection for insertion into a cavity in the coronal portion of a dental implant. A coronal surface of the projection is adapted to be substantially flush with a coronal end of the implant when the projection is fully inserted into the cavity. A post extends in a substantially coronal direction from the coronal surface, wherein the perimeter of the post at the coronal surface is smaller than the perimeter of the coronal surface so as to form an indented shelf around the perimeter of the coronal surface. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196853 | DENTAL IMPLANT AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A MOUNTING PART - A dental implant with a post part which can be introduced into a jaw bone and with a mounting part assigned to this, on which a dental prosthesis piece can be mounted, is said to allow the dental technician to choose a particularly favourable orientation for further assembling of the components, and at the same time to make it possible for the person performing the treatment to make use of the advantages of an indexing without using auxiliary tools (e.g. individual keys). For this, according to the invention the mounting part is configured in a plurality of pieces and, in addition to a first mounting part piece which, viewed in the longitudinal direction of the post part, can be pushed into a receiving channel arranged in this, comprises a second mounting part piece which is envisaged for assembling the dental prosthesis piece and can be brought into positive locking contact with the first mounting part piece in a contact region with an essentially circular cross-section, wherein the internal contour of the receiving channel, like the external contour of the first mounting part piece tailored thereto, has a multi-membered symmetry in cross-section. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196854 | Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Mediated Functional Tooth Regeneration - A method for reconstructing a functional tooth by using a carrier loaded with a plurality of mesenchymal stem cells including at least one of a stem cell derived from Apical Papilla (SCAP), Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells (PDLSC), and Dental Pulp Stem Cells (DPSC). The mesenchymal stem cell loaded carrier is planted into a site within a subject's oral cavity to form a bio-root upon which a crown may be affixed, The mesenchymal stem cells will develop new periodontal tissues to stabilize the bio-root. Methods disclosed herein are particularly beneficial for subjects lacking good bone structures for conventional crown treatments. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196855 | IMPRESSION POST FOR A DENTAL IMPLANT - Impression post for a dental implant, having a sleeve-shaped impression cap ( | 2010-08-05 |
20100196856 | METHOD OF MAKING AN ORAL PROSTHESIS - A method of rapidly making an oral prosthesis with minimal steps and materials is disclosed. The method generally includes the steps of (1) providing a cast of an oral cavity or portion thereof; (2) applying a setting material along one or more setting zones where teeth are absent from the cast subject's oral cavity; (3) engaging one or more prosthetic teeth with the setting material on the cast; (4) applying a self-curing composition along the outward facing surface(s) of the setting material and a portion of the teeth; (5) removing the setting material; (6) applying a self-curing composition to a portion of the inward facing surface(s) of the teeth and the area where the setting material was located; (6) allowing the self-curing compositions to dry; (7) removing the cured composition and associated teeth (the oral prosthesis) from the cast; and (8) preferably polishing the oral prosthesis. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196857 | Method for Whitening Teeth - A method for whitening teeth which utilizes laser light to activate bleaching agents applied to the teeth. The mouth is first prepared so that the soft tissues of the gums are protected and only the teeth are exposed. The teeth are cleaned to remove any materials which will reduce or nullify the effects of the bleaching agents. A first bleaching composition comprising a peroxide compound is prepared and applied to the teeth. The teeth are exposed to laser light from an argon laser which light activates the peroxide to accelerate the bleaching process without heat. If further whitening is desired, a second bleaching composition comprising a peroxide compound is prepared and applied to the teeth. The teeth are briefly exposed to laser light from a carbon dioxide laser which heat activates the peroxide to accelerate the bleaching process. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196858 | SILANOL BASED DENTAL TREATMENT - Etching compositions, curable compositions, packaged products and methods of use for the treatment of bone substrate, i.e., teeth, are described. The etch solutions generally include an aqueous acidic solution with an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a silane. The methods of the invention provide the ability to modify a bone or bone-like surface so that the curable composition, such as an adhesive resin, can be used in combination with a restorative material. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196859 | Combat Information System - The Combat Information System comprises; a heads up display, a set of sensors providing data to the heads up display, and a set of transmitters and receivers for communicating with other like systems and other outside systems. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196860 | AN EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT APPARATUS - An educational tool for teaching a user, the tool including at least one first member having a plurality of different visual cues, at least one second member associated with the at least one first member, the at least one second member having a plurality of indicia, each indicia corresponding to at least one visual cue on the at least one first member, wherein indicia of the at least one second member are used in increasing levels of difficulty, to trigger the user to associate and identify indicia on the at least one second member with a corresponding visual cue on the at least one first member. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196861 | METHOD OF OPERATING A HEARING INSTRUMENT BASED ON AN ESTIMATION OF PRESENT COGNITIVE LOAD OF A USER AND A HEARING AID SYSTEM - A method of operating a hearing instrument for processing an input sound and to provide an output stimulus according to a user's particular needs, and related system, computer readable medium and data processing system. An object is to provide an improved customization of a hearing instrument. The method includes the steps a) providing an estimate of the present cognitive load of the user; b) providing processing of an input signal originating from the input sound according to a user's particular needs; and c) adapting the processing in dependence of the estimate the present cognitive load of the user. The estimate of the present cognitive load of a user is produced by in-situ direct measures of cognitive load (e.g. based on EEG-measurements, body temperature, etc.) or by an on-line cognitive model in the hearing aid system whose parameters have been preferably adjusted to fit to the individual user. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196862 | METHOD OF TEACHING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE BY APPLYING AWARENESS AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS - The present invention relates to a method of teaching a foreign language by applying emotional intelligence tools. The method comprises the following steps: selecting a subject, selecting one or more elements of the language to be learned as linguistic objectives, selecting one or more emotional intelligence objectives to be reached through the subject, and using the elements of the language to be learned by carrying out educational activity which includes identifying a positive gate, classifying words and phrases representing different attitudes, emotions, moods and approaches, and conducting one or more exercises for enhancing the selected emotional intelligence objectives, whereby attainment and assimilation of the foreign language objectives and emotional intelligence objectives are simultaneously and mutually facilitated. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196863 | BEHAVIOR SHAPING KIT - A behavior shaping kit includes at least one time-out defining device, at least one timer, a plurality of stickers having prohibitory indicia marked thereon, training devices for a caregiver, a plurality of stop signs, and craft tools. The caregiver affixes stickers having prohibitory indicia marked thereon, to items in the house with which the child should not come into contact. When a child does come into contact with these items, the child is immediately placed in a time-out area which is defined by a time-out defining device. A time-out defining device serves to restrict movement of the child from place to place. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196864 | Dental training device - A dental training aid and method which assists a student in learning how to determine the position of a root canal apex, repair of dental decay, and how to perform crown and bridge procedures. In certain embodiments, modular inserts are utilized that include structure thereon for performing root canal procedures, repair of dental decay procedures, crown and bridge procedures or other procedures. The inserts can be assembled and configured to all provide practice on the same procedure or on different procedures and can be exchanged for other inserts once they are no longer reusable or because the user wants to train on a different procedure. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196865 | FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR PATIENT SIMULATION MANIKIN - A fluid delivery system for remotely controlling the flow of simulated bodily fluids to a patient simulation manikin. The fluid delivery system may include multiple reservoirs for holding the simulated bodily fluids and multiple valves for controlling the flow of the simulated bodily fluids from the reservoirs to the manikin. The fluid delivery system may also include a fluid delivery component, such as a compressor or pump, for causing the simulated bodily fluids to flow from the reservoirs to the manikin. The reservoirs, the fluid delivery component, the valves, and the manikin may be interconnected to one another via tubing. The fluid delivery system may be controlled remotely from the manikin so that a trainee is not able to anticipate when the simulated bodily fluids will be delivered to and/or discharged from the manikin. The simulated bodily fluids may be delivered to the patient simulation manikin simultaneously and/or successively. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196866 | Device for Studying Interaction Between Particles and Lungs - An arrangement and a method for studying the dissolution of particles in the air/blood barrier of the respiratory tract. A device for simulating the interaction of particles ( | 2010-08-05 |
20100196867 | PHANTOM FOR ULTRASOUND GUIDED NEEDLE INSERTION AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE PHANTOM - The invention relates to a phantom for simulating the ultrasound guided insertion of a needle in a blood vessel of a human body site. The phantom comprises: a skin mimicking layer ( | 2010-08-05 |
20100196868 | SELF-CONTAINED NEEDLE INSERTION TRAINING SYSTEM - A self-contained medical needle insertion training system is provided. In various embodiments, the system includes a hollow body having at least one sidewall, a closed end, an opposing open end and an interior chamber. The system additionally includes a closure device structured and operable to mate with the open end to close the interior chamber and a simulated cardiovascular vein disposed along an outer surface of the at least one sidewall, wherein the interior chamber provides a storage space for medical devices to be used in association with the training system. The system also includes a simulated cardiovascular vein having a plurality of fluid reservoirs. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196869 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL COURSES - A system and method for providing educational course data includes receiving identification data of a first educational course of a first educational institution from a client machine and retrieving educational course equivalency data from a database based on the identification data. The educational course equivalency data is transmitted to the client machine. The educational course equivalency data may include identification data of a second educational course of a second educational institution. The educational course equivalency data may indicate that the first and second educational courses are directly equivalent. The method may also include retrieving course information related to the second educational course based on a request and transmitting the course information to the client machine. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196870 | STERILIZED XENOGRAFT TISSUE - The invention provides an article of manufacture comprising a substantially non-immunogenic xenograft for implantation into humans. The invention also provides methods for preparing a xenograft by removing at least a portion of a soft tissue from a non-human animal to provide a xenograft; washing the xenograft in saline and alcohol; subjecting the xenograft to cellular disruption treatment; treating the xenograft with crosslinking agents, and digesting the xenograft with a proteoglycan-depleting factor and/or glycosidase. The invention further provides a method for sterilizing xenograft material, having the steps of obtaining substantially non-immunogenic xenograft material; treating the xenograft material with at least one crosslinking agent; and subjecting the crosslinked xenograft material to radiation treatment. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196871 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CULTURING AND/OR TRANSPORTING CELLULAR STRUCTURES - An apparatus for culturing and/or transporting embryos, oocytes or other cellular structures, comprising a housing ( | 2010-08-05 |
20100196872 | Semen extender composition and methods for manufacturing and using - A semen extender composition is provided. The semen extender composition includes a sperm cell protecting amount of phospholipid, an effective amount of surfactant to reduce ice crystal formation during freezing of the composition; a carbohydrate, and a biological buffer to provide a semen extender use solution having a pH of between about 6.9 and about 7.5, and wherein the use solution exhibits an osmolality of about 250 mOsM to about 350 mOsM. Methods for manufacturing and using a semen extender composition are provided. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196873 | Systems and Methods for Cryopreservation of Cells - A fluid sample vessel includes inlet and vent tube fittings formed at one end of a container with an opposite open end closed by a needle septum. A support cap is removably engaged to the container to support the container and protect terminal ends of inlet and vent tubular branches coupled to the fittings. The support cap includes a pair of opposite legs with outwardly directed tabs for mounting within a centrifuge while supporting the cryopreservation container. | 2010-08-05 |
20100196874 | METHOD OF DRUG DESIGN - The description discloses that amiloride-like compounds inhibit enterovirus RNA replication by interaction with RNA dependent RNA polymerase (RdRP). The description discloses in silico and in vitro methods of screening for inhibitors of RdRP activity, amiloride-resistant enterovirus variants and amiloride-like compounds. | 2010-08-05 |