| 32nd week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 39 |
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| 20130202724 | SOYBEAN EXTRACTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF HEPATIC DISORDERS - The invention provides methods and uses of different soybean extracts, for example, enzymatic, hexane, ethanol or aqueous soybean extracts and combinations thereof for the treatment of hepatic disorders, drug induced hepatic injury, the Metabolic Syndrome or an immune-related disorder in a subject in need thereof. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions, kits and methods thereof for treating and preventing hepatic disorders. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202725 | METHOD OF PREPARING A MUSCADINE POMACE EXTRACT - Muscadine grape extracts are disclosed that have antioxidant properties. The extracts are a mixture of extracts from bronze and purple muscadine grapes that unexpectedly increase the solubility of ellagic acid in the mixture. Solvent extracts are obtained in some examples by water extracting the pomaces of the grapes from which the juice has substantially been removed. Further surprising increases in ellagic acid solubility can also be obtained by adding an additional source of anthocyanins to the extract, for example by including in the composition an extract of whole purple muscadine grapes from which substantial amounts of the juice have not been removed. Other additional sources of anthocyanins include blueberries, blackberries and raspberries; the additional source of anthocyanins can be obtained from a fruit processing waste stream to increase the efficiency of the production process. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202726 | HARD CANDY COTTON CANDY MAKER - A cotton candy machine including, a base having a switch, motor and heater, and a head The head includes a shaft removably coupled to the motor and a dish coupled to the shaft. A cover is disposed between the dish and a lid. The shaft, cover and lid are in a fixed relationship relative to each other. The cover and the lid form a cavity which is configured to receive hard candy which can be melted when said dish and cover combination are heated to a predetermined temperature. The lid has a lip formed on its top surface around an inner annular ring portion of the lid. The is lip configured to enable the hard candy, when melted, and the head is rotating at a predetermined speed, to form strands or threads which are collectable as cotton candy. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202727 | IMAGE FORMING OPTICAL SYSTEM, IMAGING APPARATUS, PROFILE MEASURING APPARATUS, STRUCTURE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM AND STRUCTURE MANUFACTURING METHOD - There is provided a measuring apparatus including: an imaging optical system configured to form an image of an object to be measured; and an imaging section including a transmissive member which is arranged in the vicinity of an image plane of the imaging optical system to be inclined with respect an optical axis of the imaging optical system. The imaging optical system includes a first optical member which is non-coaxial with respect to the optical axis. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202728 | INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE - An injection molding machine for producing molded parts has a machine table with a base frame on which three supporting elements with a baseplate disposed thereon are arranged. The base plate has a temperature-control element. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202729 | Methods and Materials for Fabricating Laminate Nanomolds and Nanoparticles Therefrom - A laminate nanomold includes a layer of perfluoropolyether defining a cavity that has a predetermined shape and a support layer coupled with the layer of perfluoropolyether. The laminate can also include a tie-layer coupling the layer of perfluoropolyether with the support layer. The tie-layer can also include a photocurable component and a thermal curable component. The cavity can have a broadest dimension of less than 500 nanometers. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202730 | Mold-Tool Assembly Including Heater having Resistive Element Encased in Aluminum Nitride - A mold-tool assembly, comprising: a heater being configured to heat (in use), at least a portion of a component, the heater having a resistive element being encased, at least in part, in aluminum nitride. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202731 | STRUCTURE OF SLIDE-BLOCK MODULE OF A PLASTIC PALLET SHAPING MOLD - The structure of slide-block module includes a plurality of slide-block modules composing several reinforced areas, the slide-block modules are contained in a plastic pallet shaping mold, the plastic pallet is provided in a connecting zone between a central area of a bearing surface and a plurality of supporting columns at surrounding sides on the plastic pallet with the plurality of reinforced areas having ribs arranged transversely or longitudinally; each slide-block module includes a fixed block fixed on a shaping mold and having at least a lateral side beveled, and having a slide block, by obliquely sliding moving of the slide block on the fixed block, the slide block can be released along the lateral side of the fixed block from the mold smoothly after injection molding. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202732 | TOOL CLOSING SYSTEM FOR PLASTIC BLOW MOLDING MACHINES - A tool closing system for plastic blow molding machines comprises a drive base plate, a front mold clamping plate and a rear mold clamping plate positioned between the front clamping plate and the base plate. The base plate, front clamping plate, and rear clamping plate are shiftably arranged on guides which are mounted on a carriage. A drive device is fastened to the base plate and comprises an extensible and retractable drive rod which is articulated to the rear clamping plate for force transmission without bending moment. Two substantially C-shaped or U-shaped frame elements are arranged side by side in parallel with the guides. Each have a substantially horizontally extending central web and two substantially vertically extending webs. A respective one of the two vertical webs is articulated to the base plate and the other vertical web is articulated to the front clamping plate. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202733 | ISOMALTULOSE FOR USE IN ENHANCING MENTAL PERFORMANCE - The present invention relates to isomaltulose for use in enhancing mental performance in a post-glycemic response phase of a subject in need thereof and a food, drink or pharmaceutical comprising isomaltulose for use in enhancing mental performance in a post-glycemic response phase. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202734 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF FORMING AND SIZING CHEWING GUM AND/OR ALTERING TEMPERATURE OF CHEWING GUM - Gum manufacturing methods and systems are provided including a set of rollers for compressive forming and sizing of a chewing gum in a single step. Heat transfer systems and methods for altering a temperature of chewing gum are also provided. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202735 | Toffee Gum Comprising Chocolate - The invention relates to toffee gum comprising a polymer system, and at least 1% by weight of chocolate, said polymer system constituting at least 10% by weight of said toffee gum, at least 70% by weight of said polymer system comprising polyvinyl acetate, said polyvinyl acetate having a glass transition temperature (T | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202736 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADDING HOPS OR OTHER INGREDIENTS TO BEVERAGE - A method and apparatus for dry hopping a beverage contained in a fermentation tank can include providing a hops vessel defining an interior space. The method can include adding hops to the interior space of the hops vessel, sealing the interior space of the hops vessel from ambient atmosphere, and propelling at least a portion of the hops from the interior space of the hops vessel into a supply hose, closing an exit port valve, and opening a bypass valve which is in fluid communication with a top portion of the hops vessel and the supply hose thereby propelling hops remaining in the supply hose into the fermentation tank. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202737 | Methods and Composition for EPS-Fortified Ingredients in Cheese - The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions for preparing cheese products with exopolysaccharide (EPS). In particular, an EPS-producing culture is deactivated either before or shortly after combination of the EPS-fortified ingredient with a base milk ingredient, i.e. cheese milk. In many cases, the base milk ingredient is a low or reduced fat ingredient. The base milk ingredient may have an added fat. Also contemplated are cheese products made using the disclosed methods and compositions. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202738 | Synergistic Fermentation of Lactobacillus Rhamnosus and Lactobacillus Paracasei Subsp Paracasei - The present invention relates to a process for preparing a fermented product by synergistic co-fermentation of | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202740 | Acidic Aqueous Product Comprising Oil-Containing Microcapsules and Method for the Manufacture Thereof - The present invention discloses microcapsules that are stable in acidic aqueous systems. The microcapsules may be utilized to protect a hydrophobic substance. The microcapsules may be utilized in acidic food products. The microcapsule includes at least one hydrophobic substance and a layer around the at least one hydrophobic substance. The layer includes protein aggregates and a negatively charged polymer having blockwise charges, such as pectin. Methods for producing the microcapsules are also disclosed here. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202741 | REDUCED FAT FOOD PRODUCT - In one embodiment, a reduced fat food product includes a base system and a fat-mimicking system that imparts a characteristic associated with a higher fat content food product. The base system includes one or more ingredients selected from the group consisting of dairy ingredients, water, juices, oils, sweeteners, vitamins, minerals, nutrients, flavors, colorants, and preservatives. The fat-mimicking system includes microcrystalline cellulose, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, and one or more buffering agents. The reduced fat food product is substantially free of an additional emulsifier. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202742 | HIGH-POTENCY SWEETENER COMPOSITION WITH VITAMIN AND COMPOSITIONS SWEETENED THEREWITH - The present invention relates generally to functional sweetener compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic, high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different functional sweetener compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic, high-potency sweetener, at least one sweet taste improving composition, and at least one functional ingredient, such as a vitamin. The present invention also relates to functional sweetener compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the functional sweetener compositions and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202743 | Beverage Sweetened with Rebaudioside A - A reduced calorie beverage comprising rebaudioside A as a sweetener; including reduced calorie beverages, diet beverages, and near waters, and corresponding concentrates. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202744 | METHOD FOR MAKING A MULTILAYERED FOOD PRODUCT AND CORRESPONDING PRODUCT - The present invention relates to a method for providing a cooked multilayered food product, the method comprises the steps of: providing a food base product; and subjecting the food base product to a cooking extrusion process through a multilayer shaped extrusion die providing a cooked multilayered food product with controlled expansion. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202745 | Intermediate Moisture Bar Using A Dairy-Based Binder - A chewy and intermediate moisture bar is provided that uses a dairy-based binder generally without the need to employ gums, humectants, and sugar syrups as a binder to achieve the moist and chewy texture. In one aspect, the bar includes a dry base uniformly blended with a dairy-based binder that uses high levels of dairy proteins as the main binding component. A method of forming the chewy and intermediate moisture bar is also provided that may use a lay or delay period to allow moisture equilibration or migration from the binder to the dry base. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202746 | FLAVORING SUBSTANCE-INCLUDED COMPOUNDS - The present invention concerns flavoring substance-included compounds comprising or consisting of a polymer part and certain included flavoring substances. These flavoring substance-included compounds may be present in the form of mixtures with accompanying substances and possibly water. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202747 | SYRUP CAPSULE - A capsule for storing a fixed amount of syrup. The capsule includes a housing to store the fixed amount of syrup and is shaped to sit on an opening of a bottle of liquid. The capsule also includes a release mechanism to release the syrup in a controlled manner into the bottle. The invention includes a method for releasing syrup from a capsule into a bottle of carbonated water. The method includes the capsule being placed on a rim of the bottle and the capsule receiving a downward force. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202748 | COFFEE PRODUCTS AND RELATED PROCESSES - A coffee milling process comprising the steps of: a) introducing particles of a roasted coffee precursor into a milling chamber; b) introducing particles of soluble coffee into the milling chamber; c) jetting a gas into the milling chamber to mobilise the particles of the roasted coffee precursor and soluble coffee; d) thereby producing a milled and blended coffee product by comminuting the particles of the roasted coffee precursor by self-collision of the particles of the roasted coffee precursor and by collision of the particles of soluble coffee with the particles of the roasted coffee precursor within the milling chamber. Processes and products incorporating milled and blended coffee products are also described. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202749 | CONTAINERS - Improvements in containers are provided, and in particular improvements in containers for preparing and dispensing foamable beverage and food products. The package may contain at least a liquid primary ingredient and a secondary ingredient and comprises at least one wall defining a chamber at least partially filled with the primary ingredient, an outlet for dispensing the prepared product, and a capsule surrounding the primary ingredient separating the secondary ingredient from the primary ingredient. The capsule may be attached to insides of opposing walls of the package such that as the opposing walls are moved further apart the capsule breaks. At least one of the ingredients may include a foaming agent such that the foamed product is produced when the capsule is broken and the primary and secondary ingredients mix. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202750 | STRETCH AND BAKE FOOD ITEM TRAY - The present invention relates to a consumer-friendly, ready-to-bake food item containment product ( | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202751 | Method and Apparatus for Treating Vegetable Tissues in order to Extract therefrom a Vegetable Substance, in particular a Juice - The apparatus for treating plant tissues using a pulsed electric field is intended for the extraction of plant substances from tissues, in particular a juice. It comprises a step of compacting ( | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202752 | CHOCOLATE PRODUCTION METHOD AND APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for producing a chocolate product. The method includes delivering liquid chocolate having a viscosity through a pipe along a delivery path to a production station for producing the chocolate product. The liquid chocolate includes solid particles suspended within the liquid chocolate. The method changes the viscosity of the liquid chocolate by applying an electric field to the liquid chocolate in a direction along the delivery path of a strength and duration determined to aggregate the suspended solid particles into streamlined shapes extending along the direction of the delivery path. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202753 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEAT BONDING - Systems and methods for forming raw meat structures from a plurality of meat pieces. Meat pieces of diverse shape, size, and quality are coated with a bonding agent such as a transglutaminase and then pressurized at low temperature. The pressure, temperature and bonding agent cause the meat pieces to form a composite, uncooked meat structure that is suitable for cutting, extruding, shaping, and other meat processing. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202754 | COOKWARE AND COOK-PACKS FOR NARROWBAND IRRADIATION COOKING AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREOF - A methodology and product or system configurations are provided which allow food to be directly irradiated for cooking applications which involve the impingement of direct radiant energy on food or comestible items. Cooking vessels or cook-packs are used that are optically transmissive in visible or infrared narrow wavelength bands emitted in suitable narrowband cooking or heating systems. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202755 | METHOD FOR PRESERVING FRESH CUT LEMON - The invention relates to a method for preserving fresh cut lemon, comprising at least the following steps: (a) the addition of a covering liquid to the container housing the portions of cut lemon, said liquid combining lemon juice, lime juice, ascorbic acid, citric acid, salt and sodium metabisulphite; (b) the deaeration of the covering liquid; and (c) vacuum packaging. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202756 | FRIED FOOD PRODUCT WITH REDUCED OIL CONTENT - A method and system for producing fried food pieces with reduced oil content is disclosed. The food pieces are immersion fried in hot oil at a first temperature to an intermediate moisture content, and finish fried at a second, higher oil temperature to a final moisture content. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202757 | APPARATUS FOR AERATING AND FILTERING WINE - An apparatus for aerating and filtering wine from a bottle includes a first end for receiving at least a portion of the bottle. The apparatus additionally includes a second end defining a chamber for receiving the wine. The chamber is in fluid communication with the bottle. The apparatus further includes an intermediate portion for filtering and aerating the wine as the wine passes from the bottle, through the apparatus and to the chamber. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202758 | STABILISED POTASSIUM BICARBONATE AND LOW-SODIUM LEAVENING COMPOSITIONS - Potassium bicarbonate is coated with an anionic or amphoteric surfactant, which is preferably a metal soap, such as calcium stearate, to inhibit caking on storage, and premature loss of carbon dioxide when mixed with acidulant, e.g. in a baking powder or self-raising flour blend. Loss of carbon dioxide in the blend may be further inhibited by coating the acidulant with surfactant. Combination of surfactant coating with an inorganic anti-caking agent such as silicon dioxide gives synergistic protection against caking of the potassium bicarbonate. Preferably the bicarbonate has D50 of between 35 and 200μ and is free from particles greater than 400μ. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202759 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING YIELD IN MALTING PROCESS - Processes for improving yield in the malting process are described. Utilization of conditioned water in the germination stage of the malting process can result in an improved malt yield. The conditioned water comprises from 0.025% to 2% chloride salt. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202760 | AUTOMATED OATMEAL STEAMER - A device, system and method for cooking hot cereal are disclosed. Embodiments of the device and system incorporate a steam chamber adapted to hold a bowl of dry cereal and to retain steam in the presence of the bowl; a reservoir for holding water; a filling line and faucet coupled to the reservoir and configured to route water from the reservoir, out the faucet and into the bowl of dry cereal; and a steam generator coupled to the reservoir for generating steam and routing the steam into the steam chamber to cook the cereal. Embodiments of the method incorporate a timer and controls to automatically fill the cereal bowl and cook the cereal at a pre-selected time. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202761 | Method for Cooking Food in an Oven - A method for cooking food items in an oven is disclosed. A history of instant oven temperatures is initially obtained during a cook of a first food item. A salient representation of the oven temperature history is stored in a non-volatile memory. The salient representation includes multiple average oven temperatures, each selected to represent a summary of the instant oven temperatures at various specific time periods throughout the cook of the first food item. During a cook of a second food item that is substantially similar to the first cook item, the current cook settings are dynamically adjusted during the cook of the second food item based on the results of a comparison between the instant oven temperatures and the stored average oven temperatures in order to duplicate the result of the cook of the first item. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202762 | BEER ADDITIVE AND METHOD - A method of enhancing the taste of a beer with a mineral additive. The mineral additive comprises soluble compounds of the following minerals to the following ranges of final concentrations of the respective element in the finished beer, to enhance taste characteristics of the diluted beer when compared to a dilution solely with water. Group A minerals: calcium from 5.9 mg/L to 236 mg/L, and magnesium from 1.3 to 52 mg/L. Group B minerals: phosphorus from 3.0 to 360 mg/L, potassium from 12 mg/L to 480 mg/L, silicon at 0.075 mg/L to 30 mg/L, sodium at 0.8 mg/L to 32 mg/L and chlorine at 0.9 mg/L to 36 mg/L. Group C minerals: boron from 0 to 76 μg/L, chromium from 0 to 0.4 μg/L, cobalt from 0 to 0.4 μg/L, copper from 0 to 17.2 μg/L, iodine from 0 to 5.2 μg/L, lithium from 0 to 1.6 μg/L, manganese from 0 to 1.6 μg/L, molybdenum from 0 to 2.0 μg/L, nickel from 0 to 2.0 μg/L, selenium from 0 to 136 μg/L, tin from 0 to 01.6 μg/L, vanadium from 0 to 0.12 μg/L and zinc from 0 to 104 μg/L. Group D minerals: iron 0 to 20 μg/L. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202763 | DAIRY COMPOSITION WITH HIGH-POTENCY SWEETENER - The present invention relates generally to dairy compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different dairy compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high-potency sweetener, at least one sweet taste improving composition, and a dairy product. The present invention also relates to dairy compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic, high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the dairy compositions and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202764 | HIGH-POTENCY SWEETENER COMPOSITION WITH FATTY ACID AND COMPOSITIONS SWEETENED THEREWITH - The present invention relates generally to functional sweetener compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic, high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different functional sweetener compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic, high-potency sweetener, at least one sweet taste improving composition, and at least one functional ingredient, such as fatty acids. The present invention also relates to functional sweetener compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the functional sweetener compositions and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202765 | NOODLES AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING THE SAME - Noodles with hand-made quality consisting of thick and thin portions are processed by introducing a noodle belt between first and second cutting rolls | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202766 | Composition, Methods and Devices for Reduction of Cells in a Volume of Matter Using Low Voltage High Electric Field (LVHEF) Electrical Energy - The present disclosure provides devices, systems, and methods for affecting cells using low voltage high electric fields (LVHEF). In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides for reduction of microbial contamination using low voltage high electric fields. The devices of the disclosure are generally capable of affecting cells in a portion of a volume of matter of interest using one or more arrangements of electrodes configured to generate high electric fields powered by low voltages (LVHEF). In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides for exposure of cells to a low voltage high electric field such that at least a portion of the cells in a portion of the volume of interest are killed. While only a portion of the matter is treated at a single time, the treatments are repeated. Over time, the portion of matter in the treated volume is mixed with untreated matter and re-treated with LVHEF until the entire volume of matter of interest is treated to the desired level. The voltage required to treat the volume of matter of interest with LVHEF is substantially lower than the voltage required for treating the volume of matter of interest through a single application of the high electric fields without mixing. In one aspect, electrodes are arranged in a co-planar configuration. The disclosure provides for a variety of applications and products, including consumer goods and pharmaceuticals. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202767 | MALT FERMENTED BEVERAGE - To provide a malt fermented beverage having refreshing finish, namely clear taste while ensuring robust feel by making use proportion of malt in starting materials high. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202768 | INSTANT POWDER FORM TURKISH COFFEE MIXTURE NOT REQUIRING COOKING AND ITS PRODUCTION METHOD - The invention relates to Turkish coffee, which is a well known and traditional drink in the food sector. The present invention particularly relates to the method of obtaining ready-made Turkish coffee without using traditional preparing method and by only adding hot water in homes, offices, cafes, restaurants, hotels, and air-sea-land journeys, and relates to the Turkish coffee product obtained by using this method. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202769 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING GREEN TEA - Disclosed is a process for manufacturing a green leaf tea product, the process comprising the steps of:—providing fresh tea leaves comprising catechins and active endogenous enzymes;—comminuting the fresh tea leaves comprising active endogenous enzymes under aerobic conditions sufficient to cause substantial bruising to the leaves;—inactivating the endogenous enzymes in the comminuted fresh tea leaves to substantially prevent fermentation of the fresh leaves;—and drying the comminuted fresh tea leaves to yield the green leaf tea product. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202770 | FOOD PRODUCT CONTAINING ETHYLCELLULOSE - The present invention has as an objective to provide an emulsion for shallow flying which has reduced spattering. This objective has been met by an emulsion which contains ethylcellulose particles. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202771 | REDUCED TRANS AND SATURATED FATTY ACID SPREAD COMPOSITIONS - Described herein are spread compositions having reduced levels of saturated and trans fats. The compositions comprise water, a base oil, a seeding ester and a cellulose fiber. Also provided are methods of preparing such compositions and use thereof. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202772 | GRANULAR POWDER - Provided is a granular powder for a food product containing wheat flour, the granular powder: having good adhesion to food materials when used for coating them without causing scattering of powder, thereby attaining good handling properties; achieving both a light and soft texture inside and a crispy texture on the surface; and further, being capable of maintaining a favorable texture even some time after cooking. Also disclosed is a granular powder obtained by subjecting wheat flour and dextrin to hydrothermal treatment. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202773 | FOOD COMPOSITION - A food bar has a first end and a second end, and a length defined from the first end to the second end. The food bar comprises a plurality of strands of foodstuff, and at least one strand extends from the first end to the second end. In one aspect, the foodstuff is chocolate, and at least one of the strands of chocolate is convoluted. In a second aspect, at one of the strands of foodstuff is transversely convoluted. Also provided are methods for making the food bar. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202774 | Extruded Legume Snack Food - An extruded legume snack food comprising an extruded puff product based on a dried legume powder having a shape that is a facsimile of the natural starting material, such as a pea pod. A legume powder is mixed with a starch, extruded, and then shaped. The extrudate can be shaped by a number of forming devices or, in an alternative embodiment, by the orifice shape of an extrusion die when the extrudate is face cut from the extruder. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202775 | LEEK VARIETY NUN 08412 - The invention relates to the field of | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202776 | DOUGHY HOMOGENEOUS MIXTURE FOR SEASONING FOODS - The present invention lies in the food field. In particular the present invention relates to a novel food-seasoning product constituted by specific compounds of 100% natural origin, organic or non-organic, in defined proportions conferring thereon a homogeneous doughy consistency, rendering it a highly desirable product for the consumer. Currently, health and care of one's body are indispensable for the modern person and the availability of a product for seasoning food and containing solely components of 100% natural origin, organic or non-organic, renders it an attractive product for the consumer. In addition the novel product of the present invention exhibits improved stability and extended average life, does not require refrigeration prior to being opened and exhibits excellent organoleptic properties in comparison with commercially-available seasoning products. Additionally the present invention provides a novel process for obtainment of the seasoning product defined by a disposition of stages and specific reaction conditions such that the product possesses full advantages over conventional products of this type. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202777 | FUNCTIONAL HEMP PROTEIN EXTRACTION - A protein development process including soaking and cleaning the hemp as necessary, combining the hemp and water in a desired ratio and emulsifying the mixture in a high shear processing blender until green oil is evident, and add protein, if desired. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202778 | PROCESS FOR DRY POWDER FORMULATIONS - The present invention relates to a process developed for production of a dry powder medicament used in respiratory tract diseases such as asthma and COPD. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202779 | MEDICAL DEVICES HAVING DURABLE AND LUBRICIOUS POLYMERIC COATING - A medical device having a contact surface exposed repeatedly to bodily tissue is disclosed. The contact surface is coated with a silicone polymer and one or more non-silicone hydrophobic polymers. The preferred medical device is a surgical needle, and the preferred coating is a polydimethylsiloxane and polypropylene wax hydrocarbon mixture. The incorporation of the non-silicone hydrophobic polymer increases the durability of the coating on the device without sacrificing lubricity. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202780 | Integrated Multicoat Automatic Pause Resume Circuit - The present disclosure sets forth an automated apparatus and method for applying gas plasma coatings to aircraft engine parts. The process and apparatus employ a plurality of sensors which continually monitor various process parameters associated with the coating process. If any of the measured parameters fall out of tolerance, the coating process is interrupted to allow a user to fix the source of the problem, where upon the process is reengaged. Moreover, the process and apparatus employ a pause resume circuit which uses predetermined durations for pausing and resuming the coating process. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202781 | BATTERY MANUFACTURING METHOD (AS AMENDED) - The present invention provides a battery manufacturing method including: a step of preparing a thickener aqueous solution by dissolving a thickener in an aqueous solvent (S | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202782 | Thin Film Permeation Barrier For Devices And Substrates - A method for fabricating a device having a barrier layer over a substrate is provided. A first sublayer of the barrier layer may be deposited via chemical vapor deposition using a first set of deposition parameters. The first set of deposition parameters may include a power density, a deposition pressure, a non-deposition gas flow rate and a deposition gas flow rate. One or more parameters may be set related to the flow ratio of non-deposition gas to deposition gas multiplied by the power density, or the power density divided by (1) the deposition pressure, (2) the sum of the non-deposition gas flow rate and the deposition gas flow rate, or (3) the precursor gas flow rate. The material of the first barrier layer may be selected to have a particular plasma etch rate compared to the etch rate of thermally growth silicon oxide under the same etching conditions. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202783 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR - Provided is a method of manufacturing a solid electrolytic capacitor, including the steps of: forming a capacitor element including an anode body having a dielectric coating film on a surface thereof; impregnating the capacitor element with a polymerization liquid containing a precursor monomer of a conductive polymer and an oxidant; impregnating the capacitor element impregnated with the polymerization liquid with a silane compound or a silane compound containing solution; and forming a conductive polymer layer by polymerizing the precursor monomer after impregnating the capacitor element with the silane compound or the silane compound containing solution. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202784 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR - A method of manufacturing a solid electrolytic capacitor having an even conductive polymer layer includes the steps of forming a conductive polymer layer on an anode element by bringing a dispersion containing a conductive solid and a first solvent into contact with the anode element having a dielectric film formed thereon, washing the anode element with a second solvent higher in boiling point than the first solvent, in which the conductive solid can be dispersed, after the conductive polymer layer is formed, and drying the anode element washed with the second solvent at a temperature not lower than the boiling point of the first solvent and lower than the boiling point of the second solvent. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202785 | ABSORBENT MULTILAYER COATING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a peelable multilayer coating system comprising a) a peelable coating layer and b) an absorbent top coating layer pigmented above the critical pigment volume concentration, and wherein the pigment comprises mesoporous inorganic particles. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202786 | COATING COMPOSITION FOR COATING SURFACE OF SOLAR HEAT-COLLECTING REFLECTIVE PLATE, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SOLAR HEAT-COLLECTING REFLECTIVE PLATE - To provide a coating composition for coating the surface of a solar heat-collecting reflective plate, capable of forming on the surface of a reflective substrate a coating film which has excellent weather resistance and impact resistance, and which is excellent in the adhesion and is thereby hardly peeled, and a process for producing a solar heat-collecting reflective plate using the coating composition. A coating composition which comprises a fluorinated polymer (A) having a hydroxy value of from 110 to 250 mgKOH/g resin, a polyester polymer (B) having a hydroxy value of from 100 to 300 mgKOH/g resin, a polyisocyanate type curing agent (C) and a solvent (D). Further, a process for producing a solar heat-collecting reflective plate, which comprises applying the coating composition to a surface of a reflective substrate to form a coating layer, and removing the solvent (D) to form a coating film. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202787 | LOW TEMPERATURE HOT MELT ADHESIVES FOR DISPOSABLE ARTICLES WITH HIGH CREEP RESISTANCE - The present invention is directed to adhesives suitable for application using a hot melt process at a relatively low temperature in the range of about 110° C. to about 130° C. Such adhesives exhibit desirable viscoelastic properties and are suitable for bonding an elastic attachment in the manufacture of disposable articles, such as disposable diapers. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202788 | NON-AQUEOUS THIXOTROPIC FRAGRANCE GEL - The present invention is a non-aqueous self-standing rigid fragrance gel comprising fragrance oil and a hydroxylalkyl cellulose derivative. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, about 4.0 weight percent or more of hydroxylpropyl cellulose converts fragrance oil into a rigid gel with pseudoplastic rheology. The pseudoplastic gel shears to allow coating of crystals and objects, with subsequent rigidity restored to at least 80%. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202789 | METHODS OF ACETYLATION OF WOOD INVOLVING MULTIPLE ACETYLATION CYCLES - This invention relates to acetylation of wood. In particular, the invention provides methods of acetylation of solid wood in which at least some of the solid wood is processed in multiple acetylation cycles. The invention further provides wood acetylation methods that include sorting solid wood pieces based on density-indicating parameters. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202790 | METHOD FOR FLUIDIZING AND COATING ULTRAFINE PARTICLES, DEVICE FOR FLUIDIZING AND COATING ULTRAFINE PARTICLES - The invention provides a method for dispersing particles within a reaction field, the method comprising confining the particles to the reaction field using a standing wave. The invention also provides a system for coating particles, the system comprising a reaction zone; a means for producing fluidized particles within the reaction zone; a fluid to produce a standing wave within the reaction zone; and a means for introducing coating moieties to the reaction zone. The invention also provides a method for coating particles, the method comprising fluidizing the particles, subjecting the particles to a standing wave; and contacting the subjected particles with a coating moiety. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202791 | Suppression Method for Corrosion of Carbon Steel Member - A bath containing nickel ions and formic acid is injected into a film-forming aqueous solution flowing in a circulation pipe connected to a feed water pipe made of carbon steel in a BWR plant. This solution is supplied into the pipe through the circulation pipe, and a nickel metal film is formed on an inner surface of the pipe. After the film is formed, a film-forming aqueous solution containing iron (II) ions, formic acid, nickel ions, hydrogen peroxide, and hydrazine is supplied to the pipe. A nickel ferrite film is formed on the surface of the nickel metal film in the pipe. The nickel ferrite film comes into contact with water containing dissolved oxygen at or above 150° C. to transform the nickel metal film into a nickel ferrite film. A thick nickel ferrite film is formed on the inner surface of the feed water pipe. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202792 | BOND COATING POWDER, METHOD OF MAKING, AND A METHOD OF APPLYING AS BOND COATING - Provided is bond coating powder and method of making. The method includes providing a powder including a plurality of parent particles. The method includes providing a plurality of dispersoids. The method includes mechanically alloying the powder and the plurality of dispersoids at ambient temperature. The mechanical alloying operable to provide a selective occupation of the plurality of dispersoids in a grain boundary area of the plurality of parent particles providing the bond coating powder. The plurality of dispersoids occupy about 18 percent to about 30 percent of the grain boundary area of the bond coating powder. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202793 | FOAM, COMPOSITION, AND METHOD - A method of producing a foam is disclosed. The method includes providing an epoxy-containing compound, a cationic catalyst, an optional blowing agent, and at least one additive. The method further includes combining the epoxy-containing compound with the cationic catalyst, the optional blowing agent, and the at least one additive, wherein the epoxy-containing compound and the cationic catalyst react to polymerize the epoxy-containing compound to provide the foam having a density from about 0.3 lbs/ft | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202794 | METAL FILM DEPOSITION - Disclosed are modified Atomic Layer Deposition processes used to deposit metal films on a substrate. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202795 | COMPOSITION OF PALLADIUM UNSATURATED CARBOXYLATE AND PALLADIUM NANOPARTICLES - A palladium first composition is disclosed, including a palladium salt and an unsaturated carboxylic acid, wherein the composition is substantially free of water, and wherein the first composition forms a second composition including stable palladium nanoparticles and a palladium unsaturated carboxylate. The composition permits the use of solution processing methods to form a palladium layer on a wide variety of substrates, including in a pattern to form circuitry or pathways for electronic devices. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202796 | Method and Plant for Surface Decoration of Elongate Items - A plant for the surface decoration of elongate items includes an inlet section and an outlet section for one or more items having an external peripheral surface to be decorated, a support system for the elongated objects on a predetermined lying plane, a system for continuously forwarding the items from the inlet section to the outlet section along a longitudinal feeding direction, with the items substantially parallel to the same longitudinal direction, and a decorating system for the external surface of the items. The decorating system includes a plurality of jet devices arranged along the longitudinal direction, at least one of which is oriented to direct a jet of a pigmented substance on a portion of the external surface of the items at least partially different from another surface portion designed to be decorated by another device. A method for decorating elongate objects is also described. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202797 | METHOD FOR SELECTIVELY PHOSPHATING A COMPOSITE METAL CONSTRUCTION - A multistage method for treatment of composite metal structures containing metallic surfaces of aluminum, zinc and optionally iron, is provide wherein in a first step, selective zinc phosphating of zinc and ferrous surfaces proceeds using a phosphating solution containing a quantity of water-soluble inorganic silicon compounds sufficient to suppress white spot formation on zinc, but less than the quantity where zinc phosphating loses selectivity. In a following second step, aluminum surfaces are passivated with an acidic treatment solution. Also provided is a zinc phosphating solution suitable for said method containing at least 0.025 g/l, but less than 1 g/l of silicon as water-soluble inorganic compounds calculated as SiF | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202798 | METHOD FOR THE FLOW COATING OF A POLYMERIC MATERIAL - Method for flow coating a polymeric material, wherein at least | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202799 | METHOD FOR THE FLOW COATING OF A POLYMERIC MATERIAL - Method for flow coating a polymeric material, wherein
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| 20130202800 | COMPOSITION FOR THE ALKALINE PASSIVATION OF ZINC SURFACES - The present invention relates to an aqueous alkaline composition (A) for alkaline passivation of metallic components comprising at least in part surfaces of zinc or zinc alloys, containing iron(III) ions, phosphate ions, and one or more complexing agents, where a free alkalinity ranges from 1 to 6 points, and the pH is at least 11. The aqueous compositions (A) can additionally contain nonionic surfactants, so that such compositions are suitable for use in a method in which both cleaning and alkaline passivation of the metallic component occur in one step. The present invention further relates to a method for alkaline passivation of metallic components by contacting them with composition (A), and further a method for surface treatment in automobile body production, in which the alkaline passivation step using composition (A) is followed by an acid passivation step using a composition (B). | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202801 | PRODUCTION METHOD OF HOT ROLLED STEEL SHEET AND PRODUCTION METHOD OF HOT-DIP GALVANIZED STEEL SHEET - A method for producing a hot rolled steel sheet includes a slab heating step of heating a steel slab in a slab heating furnace, a step of hot-rolling the heated steel slab in a rough rolling mill to form a strip and a finish rolling mill, and a coiling step of coiling the strip around a coiler. The atmosphere in steps from the slab heating step to the coiling step is a non-oxidizing atmosphere. The slab steel contains C: 0.01-0.15%, Si: 0.1-1.8%, Mn: 1.0-2.7%, Al: 0.01-1.5%, P: 0.005-0.025%, and S: 0.01% or less, by mass. A hot-dip galvanized steel sheet is produced by pickling the hot rolled steel sheet to remove mill scale, or by pickling the sheet and further cold-rolling the sheet, and subsequently by subjecting the resultant to hot-dip galvanizing. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202802 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE OF MACROBEADS - The invention relates to an improved method for making agarose coated, agarose beads which contain cells. The method which is preferably automated, involves placing manufactured beads in a sample of mineral oil at a temperature gradient, such that the temperature drops as the bead moves through the oil. Preferably, a “trumpet tool” and a “straw tool” are employed in the method. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202803 | ANTIOXIDANT AGENT AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING METALLIC MATERIAL - There is provided an antioxidant agent excellent in anti-dripping property and anti-peeling property. The antioxidant agent in accordance with the present invention contains a plurality of glass frits having different softening points, potter's clay, and bentonite and/or sepiolite. On account of the potter's clay, the antioxidant agent applied to the surface of a metallic starting material is less liable to drip down. Further, on account of the bentonite and/or sepiolite, the antioxidant agent is less liable to peel off the surface of the metallic starting material. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202804 | DISPERSIONS OF HIGH STRENGTH POLYMERS AND METHODS OF PREPARING SAME - A method for preparing stable dispersions of high strength polymers where the polymer particles are micron-sized or submicron-sized and dispersions and dry powders prepared from this method. The method includes swelling the high strength polymer particles and mechanically milling them to reduce particle size. Films, coatings, and other useful articles can be prepared from such dispersions and powders. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202805 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MULTI-COAT COLOUR AND/OR EFFECT PAINT SYSTEM, THE COLOUR-FORMING COATING COMPOSITION COMPRISING A KETONE FOR REDUCING THE PINHOLE COUNT - Disclosed is a method for producing a multicoat color and/or effect painting system by applying a pigmented aqueous basecoat material to a substrate, forming a film from the applied coating, applying a clearcoat material to the film, and then curing the film together with the applied clearcoat. The applied pigmented aqueous basecoat material comprises at least one ketone of the general formula R1-(C═O)—R2, the ketone being present in an amount of 0.1% to 5% by weight, based on the weight of the coating material, R | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202806 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MULTI-COAT COLOUR AND/OR EFFECT PAINT SYSTEM, THE COLOUR-FORMING COATING COMPOSITION COMPRISING AN ALKYL-SUBSTITUTED CYCLOALIPHATIC KETONE FOR REDUCING THE PINHOLE COUNT - The present invention relates to a method for producing a multicoat color and/or effect painting system by
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| 20130202807 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A COLOUR- AND/OR EFFECT-PRODUCING MULTILAYER COATING - The present invention relates to a method for producing a multicoat color and/or effect paint system, the method comprising (1) applying a pigmented aqueous basecoat to a substrate, the basecoat comprising from 0.1% to 5% by weight, based on the total weight of the basecoat, of at least one vinyl ether of the general formula R—O—CH═CH | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202808 | LOW GLOSS RADIATION-CURABLE COMPOSITIONS - A process of producing a low gloss coating curing the coating using UV-A radiation. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202809 | METHODS OF FORMING LAYERS - A method of forming a layer, the method including providing a substrate having at least one surface adapted for deposition thereon; providing a precursor ion beam, the precursor ion beam including ions; neutralizing at least a portion of the ions of the precursor ion beam to form a neutral particle beam, the neutral particle beam including neutral particles; and directing the neutral particle beam towards the surface of the substrate, wherein both the ions and the neutral particles have implant energies of not greater than 100 eV, and the neutral particles of the particle beam form a layer on the substrate. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202810 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING CHARGE RETENTION MEDIUM - To provide a process for producing a charge retention medium, with which a coating film (precursor of a charge retention medium) containing a fluorinated copolymer having repeating units based on tetrafluoroethylene and repeating units based on ethylene can easily be formed on the surface of a substrate, even in a case where the surface of the substrate has a complicated shape. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202811 | SURFACE TREATMENT METHOD FOR COATING LAYER - Disclosed is a surface treatment method for producing a coating layer, which improves surface properties (e.g., low friction wear-resistance) of the coating layer at high temperature. The surface treatment method controls a process pressure during the formation of a coating layer to form a fine surface morphology with increased silver (Ag) content. The surface treatment method includes: heating a coated material in a chamber; removing foreign substances from the surface of the heated, coated material; forming a buffer layer on the surface of the coated material; and forming a coating layer on the buffer layer, wherein the process pressure is controlled during the formation of the coating layer to improve the surface properties at high temperatures. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202812 | DONOR SUBSTRATE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING DISPLAY - A method in which donor material is used in forming a light emitting layer by forming a transfer layer containing light emission material, irradiating a radiation ray to the transfer layer while the transfer layer and a substrate to be transferred face each other, and sublimating or vaporizing the transfer layer so that the transfer layer is transferred to the substrate to be transferred. The donor material includes: a base; a photothermal conversion layer arranged on the base; and a heat interfering layer arranged between the base and the photothermal conversion layer, and including two or more layers with refraction index different from each other. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202813 | PROCESS OF PREPARING GRAPHENE BY LOW-FREQUENCY ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE - The present invention relates to a process of inducing grapheme by low-frequency electromagnetic wave, which includes the following steps: (A) providing a substrate; (B) optionally forming a metal layer on the substrate; (C) providing a carbon source to form a carbon-containing layer locating on the metal layer; and (D) performing a treatment of the carbon-containing layer formed on the metal layer by using low-frequency electromagnetic wave, wherein the low-frequency electromagnetic wave is provided by microwave device. The electromagnetic energy from the microwave field device is converted to thermal energy by microwave absorber (for example, SiC) as a media to directly heat the carbon-containing layer, so that carbon atoms get kinetic energy to form grapheme layers on the surface of the metal layer and between the metal layer and the substrate. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202814 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PLASMA-TREATING WORKPIECES - The method and the device are used to plasma-treat workpieces. The workpiece is inserted into a chamber of a treatment station that can be at least partially evacuated. The plasma chamber is bounded by a chamber bottom, a chamber cover, and a lateral chamber wall. A coating is deposited on the workpiece by means of the plasma treatment. The plasma is ignited by pulsed microwave energy. Switch-on phases and switch-off phases of a microwave input are specified by a controller. The relation between the duration of the switch-on phases and the duration of the switch-off phases is changed during the execution of the treatment process for a workpiece | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202815 | Method for Applying Aluminum Alloy Coatings for Corrosion Protection of Steel - Depositing pure aluminum and aluminum alloy coatings onto substrates using directed vapor deposition (DVD) method is presented herein. The aluminum alloys have decreased environmental impact both due to their composition and due to the use of DVD process with no hazardous precursors or waste. Corrosion resistance of DVD deposited aluminum and aluminum alloys is effective for protection of steel substrates. The invention includes the use of the DVD technique to apply aluminum and/or aluminum alloy coatings effective for corrosion protection; the use of plasma-activated DVD to enhance the density of aluminum and aluminum alloy coatings deposited at low substrate temperatures; the use of multi-source evaporation to control composition of aluminum alloys during DVD deposition; the application of aluminum and/or aluminum alloy coatings onto NLOS substrates can be used for corrosion protection. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202816 | BONDED STRUCTURE, SEALED STRUCTURE, ELECTRONIC COMPONENT INCLUDING THE SAME, BONDING METHOD, AND SEALING METHOD - Provided are a bonded structure, a sealed structure, an electronic component including the same, a bonding method, and a sealing method, the bonded structure and sealed structure allow hermetic adhesion using an adhesive even when the materials of the bonding surfaces are different, or the bonding surfaces have low wettability for the adhesive. A sealed structure | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202817 | ANTISTATIC COATING - An antistatic article including a substrate having a first surface, a sputtered conductive layer arranged on the first surface and having a thickness ranging from approximately 0.5 nanometers to approximately 10 nanometers, and an outer layer or a series of layers arranged atop the sputtered conductive layer, wherein, the antistatic article exhibits a surface resistivity of less than approximately 10 | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202818 | DECORATIVE GRASS HAVING AN APPEARANCE SIMULATING THE APPEARANCE OF CLOTH - Decorative grasses having an appearance and/or texture simulating the appearance or texture of cloth are disclosed, as are methods for making such decorative grasses from materials, wherein at least one surface of the material is modified to simulate the appearance and/or texture of cloth. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202819 | VINYL CHLORIDE RESIN LATEX FOR THERMAL SUBLIMATION TRANSFER IMAGE-RECEIVING SHEET, AND THERMAL SUBLIMATION TRANSFER IMAGE-RECEIVING SHEET USING SAME - The present invention relates to a vinyl chloride resin latex for a thermal sublimation transfer image-receiving sheet, comprising a vinyl chloride homopolymer and an alkylbenzenesulfonate salt in an amount of more than 1 part by weight to 5 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the vinyl chloride homopolymer; and a thermal sublimation transfer image-receiving sheet using the same. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202820 | Method for Sealing Tempered Vacuum Glass and Tempered Vacuum Glass - A method for sealing the tempered vacuum glass comprises: first preparing metallized layer bonded with the glass plate on the edge surface of the tempered glass to be sealed by locally heating the metal slurry coating; then air-tightly sealing the edges of two glass plates by using the metal brazing technology, or air-tightly sealing the edges of two glass plates by air-tightly welding the metal sealing sheet between the metallized layers of two glass plates to be sealed. A tempered vacuum glass is also provided. The method makes the sealing part have firm connection, good air tightness and good thermal shock resistance. The sealing structure made of the metal sealing sheet is well compatible with the temperature deformation caused by the temperature difference between the internal and external glass plates of the vacuum glass. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202821 | VACUUM GLASS PANEL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A vacuum glass panel includes patterned spacers formed by a print system using ceramic ink to enable the shapes of the patterned spacers and spacing between the patterned spacers to be uniformly controlled and to improve the speed of forming patterned spacers. The vacuum glass panel comprises: an upper glass sheet; a lower glass sheet facing the upper glass sheet; a sealing material arranged along the edges of the upper glass sheet and lower glass sheet to seal the upper glass sheet and the lower glass sheet such that a vacuum layer is formed in the space between the upper glass sheet and the lower glass sheet; and one or more patterned spacers inserted into the vacuum layer between the upper glass sheet and the lower glass sheet so as to maintain a gap having a predetermined thickness between the upper glass sheet and the lower glass sheet. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202822 | ENCAPSULATED FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENTS - The encapsulated fire extinguishing agents include a sealed outer shell containing at least one fire extinguishing agent therein. The shell is formed of material that melts when exposed to extreme heat, as in a fire. One embodiment has a single outer shell with a single fire retardant agent therein. Other embodiments may have a second shell within the outer shell, each shell defining an interior volume containing a separate fire extinguishing agent. The agents may combine to form a more effective fire extinguishing agent when the two shells melt. The shells may be formed to melt at different temperatures. Another embodiment includes an outer shell filled with a large number of smaller capsules, each of the smaller capsules filled with a fire extinguishing agent. The smaller capsules may each contain identical agents, or two or more different agents from one another. | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202823 | DELAMINATION RESISTANT PHARMACEUTICAL GLASS CONTAINERS CONTAINING ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENTS - The present invention is based, at least in part, on the identification of a pharmaceutical container formed, at least in part, of a glass composition which exhibits a reduced propensity to delaminate, i.e., a reduced propensity to shed glass particulates. As a result, the presently claimed containers are particularly suited for storage of pharmaceutical compositions and, specifically, a pharmaceutical solution comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient, for example, RITUXAN (rituximab), AVASTIN (Bevacizumab), LUCENTIS (Ranibizumab) or HERCEPTIN (trastuzumab). | 2013-08-08 |
| 20130202824 | Commemorative Hollow Wood Football - A hollow wooden football comprised of multiple pieces to be used as a display piece. | 2013-08-08 |
