32nd week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 46 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140220182 | COLD INFUSION PROCESS FOR FORTIFYING COFFEE BEANS - This invention relates to a cold infusion process for fortifying coffee beans with one or more vitamin, non-vitamin, mineral, non-mineral, botanical, hormone, herb, neutraceutical, lipid, carbohydrate, amino acid, acid, salt, prebiotic, or probiotic functional additives. This invention also discloses an infused coffee bean produced by the process of infusing the coffee bean at a temperature of less than about 120° F. with a solution comprising water, a bridge initiator for acid salt bias, fortifying agent(s), and an acid in a quantity sufficient to reach a pH of about 3.65. Further, this invention provides a method for the infusion of a coffee bean with at least one fortifying agent at approximately room temperature. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220183 | CRYSTAL COMESTIBLE PRODUCT AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A crystal comestible product and method of making it are provided. The crystal comestible product is suitable for use as a food additive, a flavor additive, a nutritional additive, and decoration. The crystal comestible product includes a matrix of edible crystals surrounding air pockets and free spaces, providing a light crunchy crispy texture. The crystal comestible product may include ingredients that add flavor, color, nutritional value, texture, structure, or stability. Suitable ingredients include fresh herbs, fresh flowers, spices, natural and synthetic flavors, nuts, vitamins and minerals. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220184 | Cartridge for a Dispensing System - A cartridge is provided that comprises a housing. The housing is configured to maintain a pouch within the housing. The cartridge comprises a top and a bottom. The cartridge comprises at least one top mating member at the top of the cartridge and at least one bottom mating member at the bottom of the cartridge. The at least one top mating member is asymmetric with the at least one bottom mating member. Each mating member is configured to match with a corresponding mating member of a cartridge frame or rack. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220185 | PACKAGING COMBINATIONS - The present disclosure is directed to improved packaging combinations for the snack industry in particular. One such packaging combination includes a first package in which is stored a food item, and a second package, in which is stored a wipe, where at least a first surface of the second package includes an advertisement which is the same as the advertisement on the first package, the second package being attached to the first package by glue. In an alternate embodiment, the packages are connected edge to edge via a perforated seal aimed to facilitate easy detachment. In one aspect, a key feature is the morphing of the second package which does not contain a food item into almost an exact replica of the main package which does contain a food item, and which therefore serves as a mini replica. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220186 | BISCUIT DOUGH - The present disclosure relates to a dough for producing a biscuit having a slowly-digestible-starch-over-total-available-starch ratio of at least 31%, the biscuit comprising at least 29 wt % cereal flour, 5 to 22 wt % fat and at most 30 wt % sugar relative to the total weight of the biscuit, the dough comprising: cereal flour, fat, sugar and added water; and wherein the added water is in an amount of at most 8 wt % relative to the weight of dough. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220187 | EDIBLE ANIMAL CHEW - The present invention provides a method of forming an edible animal chew comprising the steps of (a) extruding an edible composition; followed by (b) contacting the extrudate with a plurality of post-form rollers, at least one of said post-form rollers exhibits an undulated surface and contacts the extrudate with said undulated surface, the undulated surface comprising a plurality of nodules for imparting undulations onto the extrudate surface, wherein at least some of the nodules have an elongate shape and are offset at an angle to the rotation direction of the post-form roller, said elongate shapes being oriented in two or more different directions. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220188 | CHEWY CONFECTIONERY PRODUCT - A chewy confectionery product comprised of pectin and having a low water content compared to that of traditional chewy confectionery products. The pectin of the present invention helps eliminate the need for traditional texturizing agents while maintaining the quality, texture and consistency of chewy confectionery products made with traditional texturizing agents. In fact, the chewy confectionery product of the current invention has a texture which consumers may find to be more desirable than that of traditional chewy confectionery products. The chewy product of the current invention also has reduced stickiness and cold-flow properties when compared to a traditional chewy confectionery product and also provides a cleaner-breaking bite. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220189 | Capsule for the Preparation of Beverages - A capsule for making beverages comprising at least one powdered food substance which can be extracted using water to make a beverage, comprises a cup-shaped outer body ( | 2014-08-07 |
20140220190 | Capsule for the Preparation of Beverages - A capsule for making beverages comprising at least one powdered food substance which can be extracted using water to make a beverage, comprises a cup-shaped outer body ( | 2014-08-07 |
20140220191 | BEVERAGE PREPARATION CAPSULES - A sealed beverage preparation capsule includes a sealed hollow body having a top and a bottom, a beverage preparation ingredient inside the body and a layer of filter material at least about 2 mm thick located inside the body and abutting said bottom of said body. A kit is also provided for assembling a plurality of beverage preparation capsules. The capsules include a cup-shaped base having a bottom, and side walls extending from the base to an upper rim defining an open top of the base component, and a plurality of ingredient pods. Each ingredient pod includes a top, side walls and a bottom, each formed of sheet material, wherein the pod contains a beverage preparation ingredient. The ingredient pod is shaped and configured to be engaged with the base component to assemble a beverage making capsule, with the top of the pod forming a lid for the base component and the bottom of the ingredient pod spaced from the bottom of the base inside the base. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220192 | Sealed Container and Methods of Use Thereof - There is provided a container, comprising: (a) a cover comprising at least one elastomeric layer; and (b) a food component contained within the container, wherein the food component is a liquid food component or a solid food component, and further wherein the solid food component is configured for producing a fluid food product upon contact with a liquid; and wherein the cover is configured for puncturing by at least one liquid transfer device for injection or extraction of the liquid food component or the fluid food product, and further wherein, upon withdrawal of the at least one liquid transfer device from the container, the cover is configured for resealing itself against leakage of any of the liquid, liquid food component, fluid food product, or combinations thereof. There is also provided a container comprising a plunger and spring. There are provided methods of using the aforementioned containers. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220193 | THERMAL MEASUREMENT AND PROCESS CONTROL - A thermal processing and control system ( | 2014-08-07 |
20140220194 | MACHINE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AND DISPENSING LIQUID OR SEMI-LIQUID CONSUMER FOOD PRODUCTS - A machine for producing and dispensing liquid and semi-liquid consumer food products such as ice creams, whipped cream, yogurt and the like comprises a container for a basic product of the consumer food product, a feed and treatment circuit for the basic product, comprising a feed pump, dispensing means positioned at an outfeed end of the feed and treatment circuit, and a device for checking the bacterial load of the product during production/dispensing; an electronic control unit controlling and regulating the various steps for measuring the bacterial load. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220195 | METHOD OF CREATING FLAVOUR COMBINATIONS AND FLAVOURED PRODUCTS - A method of developing a flavoured product comprises the steps of establishing a set of parameters in respect of a plurality of flavour components; selecting a platform for the product; selecting a group of flavour components based on objective requirements and the known established parameters; establishing for each of said flavour component relative to the selected platform at least two specific concentrations of the component in that platform relating to a human response in order to define a titration curve; measuring for a primary flavour component relative to that platform containing a predetermined concentration of each other flavour component the shift of said at least two specific concentrations; and utilising that shift information to restrict a number of measurements of the primary flavour component in the presence of additional flavour components in order to derive a range of concentrations for each component which lie between those specific concentrations. The method can implemented with the aid of a computer and databases to store flavour component data. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220196 | Temperature Controlled Cooking Device, Control System, and Method - A device and method are provided for measuring and controlling temperatures of a cooking platen. In particular, according to the invention, a surface temperature sensor is configured to measure a temperature on or proximate to a cooking surface of the platen and an internal temperature sensor is provided to measure an internal temperature of the platen, which may be proximate to the hottest location in the platen, i.e., the opposite surface of an insulated platen or the core of an uninsulated platen. The surface temperature sensor provides an accurate reading of the actual cooking surface temperature, while the internal temperature sensor provides a better indication of total heat energy stored in the platen, being less sensitive to surface fluctuations. A microprocessor controls the rate of heat energy addition to the platen based on information from both temperature sensors. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220197 | Thermal Process Control - A thermal processing and control system ( | 2014-08-07 |
20140220198 | ULTRASONICALLY-TREATED NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS HAVING EXTENDED SHELF LIFE - Disclosed are nutritional products and nutritional bars having increased shelf life. The nutritional product or nutritional bar is manufactured utilizing high power ultrasound in combination with an extrusion process or slabbing process. It has been found that by utilizing high power ultrasound during the manufacturing process of nutritional products and nutritional bars, that the resulting product has increased shelf life and improved texture. In some embodiments, the nutritional bars include a solid crisp matrix. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220199 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DECAFFEINATING A LIQUID - The invention proposes a device for decaffeinating a liquid. The device comprises at least one cathode electrode and at least one anode electrode which are spaced apart and which are immersed in the liquid; a power supply coupled to the at least one cathode electrode and the at least one anode electrode and configured to apply power thereto, wherein the at least one cathode electrode and the at least one anode electrode are configured to generate an electric field in the liquid upon application of the power to attract caffeine molecules in the liquid to the at least one cathode electrode; wherein the at least one cathode electrode is made of or coated with an absorbing material configured to absorb at least part of the caffeine molecules that are attracted to the at least one cathode electrode. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220200 | Combined Utensil - The present disclosure describes a utensil, which is essentially a combination of a knife and a spoon with modifications. While the knife portion of the utensil includes a blade, the spoon portion includes a convex scoop. The scoop and the blade are structurally combined and share a single handle. The scoop is a half convex and it is aligned with the blade side by side. The bottom of the scoop is flat, on the same plane as the bottom side of the blade. The end of the half convex merges smoothly with the cutting end of the blade. The current utensil is particularly useful for spreading cream, butter, or cheese. For instance, after cutting the bread with the blade, the spoon portion may be used for obtaining and disposing the butter on the bread piece, and the blade and spoon portions, as combined, may be used for the spreading process. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220201 | SLOTTED BATTER SPATULA - The present disclosure relates to a utensil that can be used to manipulate batter. In one embodiment, the utensil is a slotted batter spatula that comprises: (i) an elongated handle comprising a front end and a back end; (ii) a fork-shaped head attached to the front end of the elongated handle, said fork-shaped head having at least two substantially parallel tines; and (iii) a slotted head cover mounted over the fork-shaped head so that a slot of the head cover extends between each of the substantially parallel tines of the fork-shaped head. The present disclosure also relates to a method of manipulating batter with the slotted batter spatula. This method involves using the slotted batter spatula to lift, spread, stir, scrape, move, and/or remove batter from one or more surface. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220202 | FOOD-GRADE FLOUR FROM DRY FRACTIONATED CORN GERM AND COLLET COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - A nutrient rich food-grade defatted corn germ flour derived from a dry-milled corn germ fraction is provided. The flour produced contains high levels of protein, dietary fiber, and amino acids and is low in fat. Furthermore, a method for preparing the flour by forming collets and removing oil from the dry-milled corn germ fraction is provided. The method includes: providing a dry-milled corn germ fraction; conditioning the fraction; flaking the fraction to increase surface area; adding water and steam to the flaked fraction; forming the flaked fraction into collets; removing oil from the collets by solvent-extraction; drying the collets; and processing the collets in a food-grade flourmill to obtain food-grade defatted corn germ flour with a desired consistency. The solvent-extraction process produces a miscella, a mixture of corn oil, hydrocarbon solvent, and water. The miscella may be processed through a distillation system to recover crude food-grade corn oil. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220203 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE GAS MEDIUM INSIDE A CONTAINER - A device for controlling the composition inside a shipping/storage container for produce, such as bananas, is disclosed. Such atmospheric control is particularly important when dealing with the ripening of respiring fruit. The device comprises a chamber surrounded by an outer wall, at least a portion of that wall made up of a selectively gas-permeable membrane which is in communication with the outside atmosphere. The chamber also includes at least two channels which are connected to the container: one which transmits gas form the chamber to the container, and one which transmits gas from the container to the chamber. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220204 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING FROZEN CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS - A process for producing a frozen confectionery product is provided, the process comprising: supplying a frozen confection to a nozzle which has an orifice having a non-circular cross-section; dispensing a filling comprising sauce and/or inclusions into the frozen confection inside the nozzle; extruding the frozen confection and filling from the nozzle through the orifice until the extruded frozen confection makes contact with a receiving surface; wherein the longest axis of the product is parallel to the direction of extrusion; and then cutting the extruded frozen confection with an iris cutter. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220205 | SYSTEM, CAPSULE AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE - A system including a capsule is usable for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage suitable for consumption using an extractable product. The system includes a substantially rigid circumferential wall, a bottom closing the circumferential wall at a first end, and lid of a flexible sheet-shaped perforate and/or porous material closing the circumferential wall at a second, open, end opposite the bottom. The circumferential wall, the bottom and the lid enclose an inner space include the extractable product, and the lid includes an impermeable outer circumferential area and an exit area being enclosed by said impermeable outer circumferential area such that, in use, the prepared beverage is drained from the capsule through the exit area. The invention further relates to a method for preparing said beverage using the above system. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220206 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING DRIED FOOD - Provided is a method for producing meat-based dried food that is to be reconstituted by pouring hot or cold water thereto before eating, comprising: a step of processing a meat raw material or meat-based food with superheated steam; a step of freezing the meat raw material or meat-based food processed with superheated steam; and a step of drying the frozen meat material or meat-based food under reduced pressure. It is possible to reconstitute the dried food produced by the production method in a short time of about 3 to 5 minutes even if the dried food is thick. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220207 | Producing or Dispensing Liquid Products - A liquid product is dispensed via a membrane contactor. The contactor employs a plurality of gas-permeable hollow fibres. The contactor has a gas port communicating with the interior of the fibres and input and output ports for liquid communicating with space within the contactor surrounding the fibres. A gas comprising carbon dioxide or nitrous oxide is dissolved in the liquid in the contactor. The gas at a controlled pressure is supplied to the gas port. The liquid is supplied at a higher pressure than the gas to the input port for liquid from a supply of such liquid via a first valve having a first valve inlet port communicating with the supply of liquid and a first valve outlet port communicating with the inlet port for liquid. Liquid with the gas dissolved therein is dispensed from the outlet port for liquid via a dispense tap to ambient. The dispensing liquid step includes a start dispense step in which dispensing commences and a stop dispense step in which dispensing is stopped. The first valve is opened with the dispensing tap in the start dispense step, and is closed in the stop dispense step. Pressure build-up is relieved in liquid in communication with the space within the contactor surrounding the fibres after closure of the first valve and while maintaining the first valve closed. The balance between gas pressure and liquid pressure during the systems' standby periods protects the membranes from flooding. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220208 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DE-STEMMING PRODUCE - Systems and methods of de-stemming produce are provided. An apparatus can process an item of produce having a first portion and a second portion attached to the first portion. The apparatus can include at least one first conveyor unit that can convey the first portion of the item of produce in a first direction. The apparatus can include at least one second conveyor unit that can convey the second portion of the item of produce in a second direction that differs from the first linear direction by between zero and 90 degrees to generate a separation force between the first portion of the item of produce and the second portion of the item of produce that separates the first portion from the second portion. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220209 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROCESSING PRODUCE - Systems and methods of processing produce are provided. A sizing unit can convey the produce in a first direction, and can release the produce into a produce receptacle of a receiving unit, which can convey the in a second direction. The produce receptacle can include a cavity to receive the produce subsequent to release from the sizing unit with a first portion of the produce at least partially disposed in the cavity and with a second portion of the produce at least partially protruding from the cavity. At least one conveyor unit can receive the produce from the produce receptacle, and can convey the produce in a third direction to separate a first portion of the produce from a second portion of the produce. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220210 | Toaster With Keep Warm Feature and Method of Toasting with the Same - A toaster comprises a housing, at least one spring-loaded bread tray, one or more heating elements, a bread tray retaining mechanism, a bread tray partial retaining mechanism, and a lifter arm slot. The bread tray is movable between an up position and a down position and is biased toward the up position. The bread tray retaining mechanism selectively retains the bread tray in the down position while the toasting operation is in progress and releases the bread tray from the down position when the toasting operation is complete. The bread tray partial retaining mechanism selectively retains the bread tray in a position between the down position and the up position after the bread tray is released by the bread tray retaining mechanism. In one embodiment, the lifter arm slot comprises an upper portion and a lower portion, the lower portion being wider than the upper portion. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220211 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING BEVERAGES - The invention concerns a method for producing beverages by mixing a beverage concentrate powder ( | 2014-08-07 |
20140220212 | Apparatus and Method for Cooking Food Using Fire Searing - The present invention is an apparatus/device that can be used inside certain existing open ovens to retrofit them for use of the novel method of cooking discovered by applicant. The present invention is also a new and improved open oven that enables the invented method of cooking disclosed herein. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220213 | Method and System for Treating Food Items with an Additive and Solid Carbon Dioxide - Embodiments of the invention generally provide methods and systems that distribute an additive in solid carbon dioxide in an interior of food processing equipment. The additive may be injected into a flow of liquid carbon dioxide upstream of an expander at or adjacent to the interior. Injection of the additive into the interior may be alternated with directing a flow of expanded carbon dioxide into the interior. In some embodiments, the freezing point of the additive with or without a diluent composition and/or additive(s) is lower than a temperature of the liquid carbon dioxide. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220214 | Method for preparing an aromatic composition including a compound containing two solids having organoleptic properties - A method for preparing an aromatic pulverulent composition having a melting point Tf, comprising: i) feeding at least two pulverulent elementary solids having organoleptic properties into a mixer, whose chamber has been preheated beforehand to a temperature T lower than Tf, such solids being separately fed into the mixer; ii) mixing the pulverulent elementary solids in the mixer, in the absence of any external liquid phase, at a temperature T lower than Tf, at least one of the pulverulent elementary solids being fed into the mixer at a temperature Ti, such that the mixing occurs under isothermal conditions at a temperature set at such temperature T; and iii) recovering the aromatic pulverulent composition. This method is particularly suitable for preparing a composition essentially including a vanillin and ethylvanillin compound. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220215 | OXIDATIVELY-STABILIZED FATS CONTAINING VERY LONG-CHAIN OMEGA-3 POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS - The present disclosure provides edible, non-hydrogenated fats with good oxidative stability despite elevated levels of very long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, e.g., EPA and DHA from a fish oil, and algal oil, or a vegetable oil. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220216 | BEVERAGE COMPOSITION - There is provided a beverage composition including a collagen peptide having a high concentration and having moderately acidic taste and excellent flavor in a pH range of the pH 4.0 or less. A beverage composition including 2,000 mg/10 mL or more of a low molecular collagen peptide having an average molecular weight of 3,000 or less and two or more kinds of acidifiers containing phosphoric acid, in which the pH is 4.0 or less. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220217 | METHOD AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CONSUMABLES - Disclosed herein are improved methods and compositions which more accurately replicate the characteristics that consumers value in the preparation and consumption of meat and which overcome the shortcomings and drawbacks of current meat substitutes. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220218 | CRUNCHY GRANOLA CLUSTERS AND PRODUCTS PREPARED THEREFROM - Crunchy granola clusters comprising flakes from at least one grain, crisps from at least one grain, at least one protein, cold water swelling, granular starch, and syrup, and optionally a long chain polysaccharide. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220219 | Flavorless Mustard Paste - A flavorless mustard paste without a noticeable flavor and a method of manufacturing the same, including a mustard seed and acidic liquid solvent, where the resultant paste has less than 100 mg/dl glucose and a substantially stable pH value of less than 5.5. The flavorless mustard paste according to this invention may retain the functional benefits of viscosity-building, texture-aiding, and emulsion-strengthening. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220220 | TIGER NUT FOODSTUFF AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING TIGER NUT FOODSTUFFS - Systems and methods for producing a tiger nut beverage are described. The systems and methods may include mixing a tiger nut extract in powder form with one or more additives; combining the mixed tiger nut extract in powder form and the one or more additives with water to create a tiger nut syrup; flash pasteurizing the tiger nut syrup; and mixing the tiger nut syrup with water to create a finished tiger nut beverage. A composition including tiger nut liquid subject to flash pasteurization is also described. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220221 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CONCENTRATED SYRUPS AND DROPS - The principles of the present invention provide novel compositions and methods for making a low-chloride salt blend, high-concentrate beverage syrup. The method includes combining a high-concentrate beverage syrup and a salt blend low in chlorides to maintain organoleptic properties while minimizing corrosion of metallic components in beverage dispensers. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220222 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ALCOHOL-FREE BEER-TASTE SPARKLING BEVERAGE HAVING FRUITY AROMA IMPARTED THERETO WITH REDUCED OFF FLAVOR - An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing an alcohol-free beer-taste sparkling beverage imparted with a fruity aroma and a reduced off-flavor; and an alcohol-free beer-taste sparkling beverage imparted with a fruity aroma and a reduced off-flavor produced by the aforesaid production method. “The method for producing an alcohol-free beer-taste sparkling beverage imparted with a fruity aroma and a reduced off-flavor” in the present invention is characterized by use of a hop or a hop component stored and aged in the state of being in contact with air as a hop or a hop component used during a raw material liquid-boiling step, or adjustment of the contents of myrcene, linalool, and nerol in the beer-taste sparkling beverage so as to satisfy five particular numerical ranges by boiling the hop or the hop component in a raw material liquid. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220223 | OIL OR FAT COMPOSITION - Provided is a fat or oil composition, comprising 50 mass % or more of diacylglycerols whose constituent fatty acids comprise 12 mass % or more of fatty acids having 20 or more carbon atoms and 5 mass % or less of a total content of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, and having an iodine value of a fat or oil of 120 or less. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220224 | OIL/FAT COMPOSITION - Provided is a fat or oil composition, comprising 50 mass % or more of diacylglycerols satisfying the following (1) to (4):
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20140220225 | High protein whipped collet extrusion crunchy snack product and manufacturing apparatus and process - The invention described herein comprises a crunchy egg product, formulae, manufacturing apparatus, and manufacturing processes to produce a desirable consumer product that is nutritious and fulfills a gap in crunchy low carbohydrate snack food product category. The final product comprises a crunchy whipped egg collet having a low water content by weight, audible fracturing characteristics, and brittleness flex and stress characteristics. It comprises a low carbohydrate, high protein crunchy snack food for consumption by those on a low carbohydrate diet. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220226 | FOOD PRODUCT FOR ENHANCING CHEWING ABILITY - The object of the present invention is to provide a food product for enhancing chewing ability having hardness, viscosity and so on suitable for the mouth of a small child from the age of one year to five years and eleven months, in particular a young child in the age of approximately one and one-half years who can utilize teeth for chewing after weaning. The food product for enhancing chewing ability of the present invention contains at least one type of main raw material selected from the flour group consisting of wheat flour, rice flour and starchy flour, and at least one type of secondary raw material selected from the group consisting of sorbitol and glycerol. This food product for enhancing chewing ability preferably has a breaking stress, breaking strain, brittleness stress and cohesiveness within predetermined ranges. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220227 | ANIMAL CHEW PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES - An animal chew product and processes for making animal chew products is provided. A process includes baking at least one sweet potato to reach a conversion temperature for a time sufficient to generally uniformly convert starch in the at least one sweet potato to sugar; slicing the baked at least one sweet potato into segments of desired shape and thickness; and applying heat at a drying temperature that is below the burning point of the sugar for a time sufficient to dry the segments to a threshold moisture level. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220228 | EXTRACTION OF PHYTOCHEMICALS AND IMPROVED ANIMAL FEED - Disclosed are methods and systems for a first stage of fractionating a lignocellulosic material or lignocellulosic-containing biomass to extract phytochemicals and low molecular weight lignins and lignans, collectively identified as extractives, by treating lignocellulosic material or biomass with an alkali in an exemplary alcohol/water co-solvent system. The extractives are species specific and can later be separated and isolated individually. The system has the added advantage that it renders the residual polymeric biomass, sometimes referred to as bagasse, as an enhanced digestibility animal feed or more accessible for enzymatic or chemical modification. The extractives separated in the methods of the invention are in a form closer to their native state than any form that can be obtained from other biomass pretreatment processes. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220229 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A CONFECTIONERY SHELL - A method of manufacturing confectionery shells using cold-stamping is provided. The method can also be used to manufacture multi-layered confectionery shells and/or confectionery shells comprising inclusions. Scraping means are passed outwardly over the boundary of the mould cavity in two or more different outward directions. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220230 | NUCLEAR FUEL - This invention relates to a method of preparing nuclear fuel including the step of depositing at least two adjacent series of layers ( | 2014-08-07 |
20140220231 | COATING METHOD AND COATING DEVICE WITH COMPENSATION FOR ASYMMETRIES OF THE SPRAY JET - The invention relates to a coating method for coating a component surface ( | 2014-08-07 |
20140220232 | EQUIPMENT FOR DECORATING A SECTION - Equipment for decorating a section, comprising: a cavity filled with a material having a melting temperature corresponding to the temperature suitable for transferring the decorative materials; and a flexible die formed by a resiliently deformable conical casing having an inlet cross-section larger than the cross-section of the section to be decorated and an outlet cross-section smaller than the cross-section of the section to be decorated, said die being surrounded by the melted material and connected to two opposing surfaces of the above-mentioned cavity in order to form a leakproof through-duct. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220233 | DIRECT FORMATION OF A SEPARATOR WITH A PROTECTIVE EDGE ON AN ELECTRODE - A method for forming integral separator-electrodes for a battery. The method comprises providing a continuous electrode sheet having an electrode active material deposited on a current collector. The method includes forming a plurality of individual electrodes from the continuous electrode sheet. Each electrode is formed having a center region and a plurality of edges. A separator coating having a substantially uniform thickness is applied to the center region and the plurality of edges of each electrode. The separator coating layer is larger in size than the electrode active material coated area. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220234 | METHOD FOR COATING SPARK PLUG THREADS WITH A POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE MIXTURE - The invention relates to a method for coating spark plug threads with a polytetrafluoroethylene mixture comprising the steps of (a) bringing the spark plug to room temperature of 21° C. to 26° C. (70° F. to 79° F.); (b) mixing the polytetrafluoroethylene mixture thoroughly and filtering the material through a 100-mesh stainless steel screen (0.146 mm openings); (c) applying a minimum dry film thickness of 20 microns to 30 microns (0.8 mil to 1.2 mil) to the spark plug thread; and (d) baking the spark plug for 15 minutes at a metal temperature of 232° C. to 260° C. (450° F. to 500° F.). | 2014-08-07 |
20140220235 | LUMINESCENT GRAPHENE PATTERNS - A luminescent nanocomposite comprising functionalized graphene and a luminescent moiety, its fabrication, and uses are described. The luminescent moiety is anchored non-covalently to the functionalized graphene. Luminescence properties of the nanocomposite may be modulated by choosing appropriate luminescent moieties such as native lactoferrin, native lactoferrin protected gold clusters, and so forth. Mechanical properties of the nanocomposite may be modulated by adding a biopolymer such as Chitosan. The nanocomposite may be used as a luminescent ink for encoding information, or a luminescent film for tagging articles of manufacture such as electronic waste components. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220236 | PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A CAPACITOR FILM - Process for producing of a capacitor film comprising the steps of (a) polymerizing propylene in the presence of a catalyst comprising a solid catalyst system obtaining a polypropylene, (b) subjecting said polypropylene to a film forming process obtaining a capacitor film, wherein during the polymerization step (a) said catalyst comprising the solid catalyst system fragments into nanosized catalyst fragments being distributed in said polypropylene, said solid catalyst system comprises a transition metal, a metal which is selected from one of the groups 1 to 3 of the periodic table (IUPAC), and an internal electron donor. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220237 | METHODS FOR FABRICATING INORGANIC PROTON-CONDUCTING COATINGS FOR FUEL-CELL MEMBRANES - The present invention provides methods for fabricating a fuel cell membrane structure that can dramatically reduce fuel crossover, thereby improving fuel cell efficiency and power output. Preferred composite membrane structures include an inorganic layer situated between the anode layer and the proton-exchange membrane. The inorganic layer can conduct protons in unhydrated form, rather than as hydronium ions, which reduces fuel crossover. Some methods of this invention include certain coating steps to effectively deposit an inorganic layer on an organic proton-exchange membrane. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220238 | HYBRID MATERIALS FOR PRINTING (SEMI-) CONDUCTIVE ELEMENTS - The invention relates to a method for preparing a conductive or semi-conductive element, comprising
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20140220239 | COPPER PASTE COMPOSITION AND ITS USE IN A METHOD FOR FORMING COPPER CONDUCTORS ON SUBSTRATES - This invention relates to a copper thick film paste composition paste comprising copper powder, a Pb-free, Bi-free and Cd-free borosilicate glass frit, a component selected from the group consisting of ruthenium-based powder, copper oxide powder and mixtures thereof and an organic vehicle. The invention also provides methods of using the copper thick film paste composition to make a copper conductor on a substrate. Typical substrates are selected from the group consisting of aluminum nitride, aluminum oxide and silicon nitride. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220240 | Patterned MR Device with Controlled Shape Anisotropy - A magnetic sensor with increased sensitivity, lower noise, and improved frequency response is described. The sensor's free layer is ribbon shaped and is closely flanked at each long edge by a ribbon of magnetically soft, high permeability material. The side stripes of soft magnetic material absorb external field flux and concentrate the flux to flow into the sensor's edges to promote larger MR sensor magnetization rotation. The free layer may be deposited simultaneously with the soft magnetic layer when they are aligned in the same plane. When the flux absorbing stripes are positioned above or below the MR sensor, then the free layer and flux absorbing stripes are deposited in separate steps. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220241 | INDIRECT PRINTING OF AGM - The present invention relates to a method of applying absorbent gelling material (AGM) granules by indirect printing onto an carrier layer for use in an absorbent article, particularly diaper for babies or adults, training pants, pull-up diapers (diaper pants), sanitary napkins, panty liners or the like. These articles typically comprise the carrier layer with the AGM particles together with further layers, making up the complete article. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220242 | Laminate Concrete Panels for Use as Countertops or the Like - Laminate concrete countertops and methods for fabricating same employ a plywood core or substrate onto which concrete layers are applied using spray techniques. In one embodiment, a countertop template is created at the installation site, and subsequently used at a remote fabrication site to cut the core to the customized size and shape before application the sprayed concrete layers. In some embodiments, the core or substrate and overlying concrete layers are left exposed at one or more edges to provide visually contrasting layers creating a unique appearance over conventional countertops. Edge covering pieces visually contrasting the concrete itself can also be installed to further characterize the appearance of the countertop, and may be removably installed to allow swapping out of different edge pieces to reconfigure the countertop appearance over time. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220243 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE - The present invention relates to curable compositions which are capable of safely and sufficiently bonding components of electrical devices. In particular, the invention relates to electrically conductive, curable compositions, which are capable of rapidly curing at room temperatures as well as at elevated temperatures. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220244 | ALD REACTOR FOR COATING POROUS SUBSTRATES - A system and method for improved atomic layer deposition. The system includes a top showerhead plate, a substrate and a bottom showerhead plate. The substrate includes a porous microchannel plate and a substrate holder is positioned in the system to insure flow-through of the gas precursor. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220245 | HOLLOW WEAVE FABRIC FOR AN AIR BAG AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - A hollow weave fabric for an air bag in which the periphery of a double-layer hollow weave portion is formed with a seam zone, wherein the warp yarn and the weft yarn forming the base fabric are each a poly(hexamethylene adipamide) fiber having a total size of 150 to 500 dtex, the double-layer hollow weave portion has a fabric weight of 120 to 350 g/m | 2014-08-07 |
20140220246 | Ultrafiltration Membranes and Methods of Making - The present invention is an integral multilayered composite membrane having at least one ultrafiltration layer made by cocasting or sequentially casting a plurality of polymer solutions onto a support to form a multilayered liquid sheet and immersing the sheet into a liquid coagulation bath to effect phase separation and form a multilayered composite membrane having at least one ultrafiltration layer. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220247 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TREATMENT OF DEPOSITION REACTOR - A system and method for treating a deposition reactor are disclosed. The system and method remove or mitigate formation of residue in a gas-phase reactor used to deposit doped metal films, such as aluminum-doped titanium carbide films or aluminum-doped tantalum carbide films. The method includes a step of exposing a reaction chamber to a treatment reactant that mitigates formation of species that lead to residue formation. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220248 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR THE SURFACE TREATMENT OF CARBON FIBERS - A method for surface treating a carbon-containing material in which carbon-containing material is reacted with decomposing ozone in a reactor (e.g., a hollow tube reactor), wherein a concentration of ozone is maintained throughout the reactor by appropriate selection of at least processing temperature, gas stream flow rate, reactor dimensions, ozone concentration entering the reactor, and position of one or more ozone inlets (ports) in the reactor, wherein the method produces a surface-oxidized carbon or carbon-containing material, preferably having a surface atomic oxygen content of at least 15%. The resulting surface-oxidized carbon material and solid composites made therefrom are also described. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220249 | INTERLACED PAINTING - A system and method of applying coating to automotive workpieces is disclosed. A first coating dispensing robot dispenses coating at least a portion of an engine compartment, trunk and internal surfaces of a bed of an automotive workpiece during a first time interval, while a second robot dispenses coating on the exterior surface of fenders and passenger doors of the workpiece over the first time interval. The first robot dispenses coating on the exterior surface of a hood, roof, trunk lid and lift gate over a second time interval and the second robot dispenses coating on the side door interiors over the second time interval. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220250 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PAINTING A STRUCTURE - A system for painting a structure includes a motorized, wheeled vehicle that is movable along a surface and includes a frame and a lift structure coupled with the frame. The system also includes a support structure supported by the lift structure, and a table supported by the support structure. The table is translatable relative to the support structure. The system also includes a mount structure rotatably coupled with the table and a kit of parts that includes a spray head assembly configured for releasable attachment to the mount structure. The system further includes a paint reservoir and a pump, each being supported by one of the vehicle and the support structure. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220251 | NANOPOROUS COATING SYNTHESIS AND APPARATUS - An example of a nanoballoon thermal protection system includes a refractory ceramic foam having carbide balloons. The foam has a closed cell structure not allowing liquid to penetrate through the foam. Each of the carbide balloons is hollow and has a diameter greater than 0 nm and less than 900 nm. Each of the carbide balloons includes a refractory carbide. In addition, a vehicle with thermal shield includes a surface and a first and second nanoballoon closed cell foam coatings. Each of the foam coatings has a melting point temperature greater than 1000° C. and a density less than 85%. Each of the foam coatings has hollow balloons having a diameter less than 900 nm. Each of the foam coatings includes a closed cell structure not allowing liquid to penetrate through the respective coating. Methods for manufacturing a nanoballoon system and a nanoballoon thermal protection system are also disclosed. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220252 | CROSSLINKABLE COMPOSITION COMPRISING A LATENT BASE CATALYST AND LATENT BASE CATALYST COMPOSITIONS - A crosslinkable composition including at least one crosslinkable component that is crosslinkable under the action of a base catalyst, a first carbonate salt according to a first formula as latent base crosslinking catalyst, and a second carbonate salt according to a second formula as potlife extender, wherein the second carbonate is present in an amount of at least 5 mole % and preferably at most 500 mole % relative to the molar amount of the first carbonate. Further disclosed are catalyst compositions composed of the first and second carbonate salts, to the use of the catalyst composition as base catalyst system in crosslinkable compositions and the crosslinkable compositions, in particular coating compositions comprising the catalyst composition. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220253 | MICRO-CHANNEL COATING DEPOSITION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - Methods of pressure coating a target surface of an article comprising one or more grooves formed in an outer surface of an article include fluidly connecting a pressure masker comprising a pressurized masking fluid to one or more coolant supply holes on a first side of the article. The one or more coolant supply holes in fluidic communication with the one or more grooves. Passing the pressurized masking fluid through the one or more grooves from the first side to a second side comprising the target surface at a pressure less than the coating pressure of the coating material, and, coating the target surface with the coating material to allow the coating material to bridge over the one or more grooves and form one or more micro-channels. The pressurized masking fluid passing through the one or more grooves prevents the coating material from permanently altering a cross sectional area of the one or more grooves along its length. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220254 | PRINTING METHOD AND PRINTING SYSTEM - A printing method according to the present invention includes an applying step of applying a curable resin-containing ink onto a transfer sheet ( | 2014-08-07 |
20140220255 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE SHEET HAVING ULTRAVIOLET-RAY CURING-TYPE ACRYLIC PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE LAYER - Provided is a method for producing a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet having an ultraviolet-ray curing-type acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that has a high conversion per unit amount of light, is excellent in productivity, and is also excellent in balance between pressure-sensitive adhesive performances. The method includes: a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer forming step in which the composition is irradiated with and cured by ultraviolet rays to form a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer; wherein an ultraviolet lamp that radiates the ultraviolet rays in the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer forming step is an LED lamp; the ultraviolet rays are radiated intermittently; and the time of bright periods when the ultraviolet rays are radiated is from 1 second to 30 seconds, and the time of dark periods when the rays are not radiated is from 0.1 timed to 20 times the time of the bright periods. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220256 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A CONTINUOUS COATED IRON ELECTRODE - Provided is a continuous process for preparing a high quality and high performance iron electrode. The process comprises preparing a formulation comprising an iron active material and a binder and coating a continuous substrate material on a least one side with the formulation. The coated continuous substrate material is dried, compacted and blanked. A tab is then attached to the electrode. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220257 | METHOD OF PROCESSING A SUBSTRATE - In a method of processing a substrate in accordance with an embodiment, a trench may be formed in the substrate, imprint material may be deposited at least into the trench, the imprint material in the trench may be embossed using a stamp device, and the stamp device may be removed from the trench. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220258 | METHOD OF FABRICATING GRAPHENE USING A PLURALITY OF LIGHT SOURCES - A method of fabricating graphene using a plurality of light sources is provided. The method includes irradiating a graphite oxide layer on a substrate with light from a first light source, and irradiating the irradiated graphite oxide layer with light from a second light source. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220259 | MAKING A CONDUCTIVE ARTICLE - A method of making a conductive article includes depositing on a substrate a metal nanoparticle composition having water, silver nanoparticles dispersed in the water and a water-soluble polymer having both carboxylic acid and sulfonic acid groups. The weight percentage of silver in the composition is greater than 10%. The metal nanoparticle composition is dried. The dried metal nanoparticle composition is converted to improve the electrical conductivity of the dried metal nanoparticle composition. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220260 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF DEPOSITING A FILM - A substrate processing apparatus for performing a plasma process inside a vacuum chamber includes a turntable including substrate mounting portions for the substrates formed along a peripheral direction of the vacuum chamber to orbitally revolve these; a plasma generating gas supplying portion supplying a plasma generating gas into a plasma generating area; an energy supplying portion supplying energy to the plasma generating gas to change the plasma generating gas to plasma; a bias electrode provided on a lower side of the turntable to face the plasma generating area and leads ions in the plasma onto surfaces of the wafers; and an evacuation port evacuating the vacuum chamber, wherein the bias electrode extends from a rotational center of the turntable to an outer edge side, and a width of the bias electrode in a rotational direction is smaller than a distance between adjacent substrate mounting portions. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220261 | MICROWAVE PLASMA REACTORS - Microwave plasma assisted reactors, for example chemical vapor deposition (MPCVD) reactors, are disclosed. The disclosed reactors operate at high pressures (>180-320 Torr) and high power densities (>150 W/cm3), and thereby enable high deposition rate CVD processes that rapidly deposit materials. In particular, reactor design examples are described that, when operating in the 180-320 Torr pressure regime, rapidly CVD synthesize high quality polycrystalline (PCD) and single crystal diamond (SCD). The improved reactors include a radial contraction in the vicinity of the plasma chamber (and optionally a combined expansion in the vicinity of the electromagnetic wave source, followed by the contraction) in the main microwave chamber as electromagnetic energy propagates from an electromagnetic wave source to a plasma/deposition chamber. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220262 | METHODS FOR PLASMA PROCESSING - Apparatus and method for plasma-based processing well suited for deposition, etching, or treatment of semiconductor, conductor or insulating films. Plasma generating units include one or more elongated electrodes on the processing side of a substrate and a neutral electrode proximate the opposite side of the substrate. Gases may be injected proximate a powered electrode which break down electrically and produce activated species that flow toward the substrate area. This gas then flows into an extended process region between powered electrodes and substrate, providing controlled and continuous reactivity with the substrate at high rates with efficient utilization of reactant feedstock. Gases are exhausted via passages between powered electrodes or electrode and divider. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220263 | POLARIZING PLATE, FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF, AND DISPLAY DVICE USING THE SAME - A polarizing plate, a fabrication method thereof, and a display device using the same are provided. The polarizing plate includes a polarizing element, a first adhesive layer formed on one surface of the polarizing element, a second adhesive layer formed on the other surface of the polarizing element, a protective film attached to an upper portion of the first adhesive layer, a bonding layer attached to a lower portion of the second adhesive layer, and a luminance enhancement film attached to the bonding layer. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220264 | ADHESIVE COMPOSITION - Provided are a pressure sensitive adhesive composition, a protective film, an optical film and a display device. The pressure sensitive adhesive composition shows appropriate low-speed and high-speed peel strengths after formation of a cross-linked structure, and has a superior balance between the two. Accordingly, when the pressure sensitive adhesive composition is applied to a protective film, for example, a superior protection effect as well as easy peel-off upon high-speed peeling, which is advantageous for a high-speed process, are shown, and in addition, a superior antistatic property may be obtained during the process. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220265 | Terrain Rehab Mats - The current invention, Terrain Rehab Mats, consist of three portable mats that are intended to simulate outdoor terrain for the express use of the rehabilitation of older adults at risk for falls. The three mats each have a distinct top layer consisting of either, concrete, gravel or grass and then two substrate layers forming one solid layer. Terrain Rehab Mats provide older adults with much needed exposure to outdoor terrain which can often be problematic for older adults with impaired balance and gait. While the current therapeutic tools available offer a variety of tools and equipment, none are known to incorporate outdoor terrain as in this invention. The Terrain Rehab Mats will be used in a variety of rehabilitation settings and with older adults who have a wide range of diagnoses which increases their effectiveness as a rehabilitative tool. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220266 | Synthetic Roofing Shingle - A monolayer synthetic or artificial thatch shingle comprising a plurality of tapering extensions extending from a base flange member, the thatch shingle having been formed from a thin sheet of stiff plastic, and the extensions having been formed by removing material from the thin sheet. The base flange member presents a solid surface, such that when shingles are overlaid in successive rows advancing up the pitched roof, the combination of overlapping base flange members provides a water barrier such that all rain water is directed from the slanted roof. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220267 | ELASTIC ALIGNMENT AND RETENTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An elastic convex wall alignment and retention system includes a first component, second component, a plurality of elastic convex walls disposed on at least one of the first component and second component each having a convex wall surface, non-convex wall surface and a longitudinal axis and a pair of spaced-apart, retention features that oppose one another about the axis, each retention feature extending outwardly from the convex wall surface; and a plurality of apertures formed in at least one of the first component and second component, each aperture having an aperture wall, the plurality of apertures configured and arranged such that each elastic convex wall is receivable into a respective aperture, wherein each elastic convex wall is configured to elastically deform at an interface between the convex wall and the aperture wall upon insertion to establish an elastically averaged position of the first component to the second component. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220268 | GLAZING PANEL INCLUDING GLASS SHEETS JOINED TOGETHER BY MEANS OF SPACERS AND CORRESPONDING METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - The invention relates to a glass panel including a first ( | 2014-08-07 |
20140220269 | COMPUTER WEBCAM LENS BLOCKER ASSEMBLY - A highly stable laptop computer webcam lens blocker assembly, which comprises of a selectively releasable clip or clasping sections and a fixed, clear insert holder with a pocket that is shaped to hold an insert-able medallion with indicia displayed on the, flat surfaces of the medallion. The display medallion is user selected with indicia that reflect the broadest possible varieties of individual and group preferences in art, style, fashion, moods, etc., as may be appreciated by users of consumer products. When the computer webcam is not in use, the lens blocker assembly may be clasped over the webcam lens on the screen side of a laptop computer, thus effectively blocking the lens and preventing unwanted or intrusive over-the-web viewing of a computer user by unauthorized persons. In a first embodiment, the insert-able display medallion allows for a small ridge on the crest of the medallion by which the display medallion may be held and inserted into, or withdrawn from, the pocket of the insert holder in a vertical action. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220270 | CASING AND PROTECTIVE SHELL FOR MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The present invention relates to a casing and protective shell for a mobile electronic device. The casing includes an outer layer having a first side exposed to the outside, and a second side opposite to the first side; a flexible buffer layer having a first side connected to the second side of the outer layer, and a second side opposite to the first side of the buffer layer; and a layer for holding, which has a side connected to the second side of the buffer layer. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220271 | TILE WITH MAGNETIC TYPE MATERIAL AND COVERED WITH A LAYER OF PARCHMENT AND PROCESS THEREOF - The present invention relates generally to a tile or panel having at least one magnetic material embedded therein, and fully or partially covered with at least one layer of parchment. The invention also encompasses at least one discrete permanent magnet that is placed at an appropriate location within a panel or tile, and wherein at least a portion of the panel or tile and the at least one magnet are then optionally covered with at least one layer of at least one barrier material, and then at least one parchment layer partially or fully envelopes this assembly. The inventive tile having at least one magnetic type material can have at least one indicia or design on at least one surface, and the inventive tile can be magnetically attached to a wall or another panel having at least one magnetic type material to form a wall or panel surface. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220272 | HEAT-EMITTING COMPOSITION ABSORBING MICROWAVES AND EMITTING HEAT, TRANSFER PAPER COMPRISING SAME, FAR-INFRARED-EMITTING CERAMIC WARE COMPRISING SAME, AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to a heat-emitting composition coated on the surface of a heat-resistant ceramic ware and emitting heat by absorbing microwaves, which includes a heat-emitting metal oxide material and a binding material, a transfer paper for a ceramic ware including same, a far-infrared-emitting ceramic ware including same, and a method for preparing same. The heat-emitting composition coated on the surface of the ceramic ware absorbs microwaves from a microwave oven and emits heat and far-infrared light, such that food can be cooked evenly in short time by the emitted far-infrared light without burning or drying on the food surface. Further, the far-infrared-emitting ceramic ware can be used as a far-infrared-emitting medical device for fomentation. Also, because of superior heat resistance, the far-infrared-emitting ceramic ware of the present disclosure can be directly heated. Accordingly, cooking can be performed using various means such as gas stove, oven, etc. in addition to the microwave oven. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220273 | POLYMER COMPOSITION HAVING A FILLER CONTENT AND COEXTRUDED SHEET OBTAINABLE THEREFROM - The present invention relates to a polymer composition containing polycarbonate with a weight-average molecular weight Mw of from 24,000 to 33,000 and 5.0 wt. % to 20.0 wt. % (based on the total amount of the composition) of glass hollow spheres with an alkalinity of less than 1.0 meq/g. The present invention furthermore provides coextruded sheets in which the coextruded layer contains this polymer composition, and shaped articles produced therefrom, in particular containers and pieces of luggage, very particularly suitcases. Sheets which are obtainable with the polymer composition according to the invention have a high mechanical stability, a high scratch resistance, pleasant haptic properties and an excellent homogeneous external visual impression. The present invention furthermore relates to a process for the preparation of these polymer compositions and a process for production of the sheets according to the invention. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220274 | FILM AND FILM PACKAGING CONTAINER - A film containing a layer formed from a resin composition containing a polyamide compound (A) and a resin (B), wherein the polyamide compound (A) contains from 25 to 50% by mol of a diamine unit, which contains a particular diamine unit, in an amount of 50% by mol or more; from 25 to 50% by mol of a dicarboxylic acid unit, which contains a particular dicarboxylic acid unit, in an amount of 50% by mol or more; and from 0.1 to 50% by mol of a particular constitutional unit. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220275 | SURFACE TREATMENT METHOD FOR PLASTIC SUBSTRATE AND HOUSING USING THE SUBSTRATE - A surface treatment method for plastic substrate provides an illusion of a three-dimensional weave surface with a high gloss finish. A first shielding sheet with a shielding area, and a plurality of parallel rows of first holes is provided. The first shielding sheet is pasted on a film, and then a first pattern layer is printed on the film, the first pattern layer being translucent. A background layer is formed on the first pattern layer, the color of the background layer being different from the color of the first pattern layer; and the plastic substrate is combined with the film by insert molding, the first pattern layer and the background layer being located between the film and the plastic substrate. A housing manufactured by the method is also provided. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220276 | Enhanced Braided Sleeve and Method of Construction Thereof - A braided protective sleeve and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve has a wall extending along a longitudinal axis of the sleeve. The wall includes a plurality of braided yarns forming inner and outer surfaces of the sleeve. The inner surface bounds an internal cavity and the outer surface is exposed to the surrounding environment. The yarns are braided with one another in a X/Y braid pattern with X and Y being different numerical values from one another. The numerical values of X and Y can be selected as desired to provide the sleeve with the enhanced physical performance characteristics desired. A plurality of yarns extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis can be interlaced with the braided yarns. The interlaced yarns can be exposed to the internal cavity and concealed from the environment; exposed to the environment and concealed from the internal cavity, or both. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220277 | BREATHABLE INSULATION FOR CORROSION REDUCTION - Apparatuses for insulation and a method for insulating a pipeline are disclosed. An insulation layer may include a flexible polyurethane foam. The foam may be generated by polymerization in a pressurizable chamber at a pressure sufficient to prevent the foam from completely filling the chamber. The foam may be configured to carry moisture away from an object when disposed against the object. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220278 | Porous Material And Devices For Performing Separations, Filtrations, And Catalysis And EK Pumps, And Mthods Of Making And Using The Same - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a porous monolith polymeric composition having utility in catalysis, chromatography, filtration, and electro-kinetic pumps, devices incorporating such composition and methods or making and using such monoliths. The monoliths are characterized by a substantially homogeneous skeletal core with little shrinkage, few voids and few channels. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220279 | NITRILE COPOLYMER RUBBER COMPOSITION AND CROSS-LINKED RUBBER - A nitrile copolymer rubber composition containing a nitrile copolymer rubber (A) which contains α,β-ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer units (a1) 35 to 85 wt %, conjugated diene monomer units which may be at least partially hydrogenated (a2) 15 to 65 wt %, cationic monomer units (a3) 0 to 30 wt %, and aromatic vinyl monomer units (a4) 0 to 50 wt %, the total content of the α,β-ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer units (a1) and the aromatic vinyl monomer units (a4) being 35 to 85 wt %, a vinyl chloride resin (B), and a plasticizer (C) with a specific structure is provided. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220280 | PROCESS OF RECYCLING PLASTICS, PRODUCTS AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to a process for recycling of plastic waste comprising: segregating plastic waste collected from various sources followed by cleaning of the segregated plastic waste to obtain segregated cleaned waste; grinding of the segregated cleaned waste to obtain grinded waste; introducing the grinded waste into an extrusion line having a venting extruder component as part of the extrusion line, to obtain molten plastic; and removing the impurities by vacuum venting of the molten plastic to obtained recycled plastic free from impurities. | 2014-08-07 |
20140220281 | OXYGEN SCAVENGERS - Described herein are oxygen scavengers, oxygen scavenging polymeric compositions, and oxygen scavenging articles. The polymeric compositions comprising the oxygen scavengers may have utility in packaging, sealing, wrapping, and storing oxygen-sensitive substances, e.g., to preserve freshness of foods, beverages, and the like. | 2014-08-07 |