42nd week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 45 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110256939 | Constant velocity joint with small radial movements of the balls - A constant velocity fixed joint. The center line (M | 2011-10-20 |
20110256940 | TUBE STRUCTURE FOR BICYCLE CABLE - A tube structure for bicycle cable includes a rigid metallic member spirally wound into a tubular body. The tubular body has a channel centrally defined therein and axially extending therethrough for adapting to be passed through by a bicycle cable. A flexible metallic member is connected with the rigid metallic member and is spirally disposed along a length of the rigid metallic member. When the tubular body is impacted with an external force, the rigid metallic member provides an enhanced rigidity to the tubular body for preventing a deformation of the tubular body. The flexible metallic member and the rigid metallic member are alternately arranged so as to allow the tubular body to be bendable and have a sufficient ductility. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256941 | BOOT FOR CONSTANT VELOCITY UNIVERSAL JOINT, AND CONSTANT VELOCITY UNIVERSAL JOINT - Provided is a boot, which is excellent in durability, for a constant velocity universal joint and provided is a constant velocity universal joint capable of using such a boot, the boot being capable of conforming even to operation at high angles while being flexibly deformed and capable of effectively distributing and equalizing an interference pressure between peak portions, an interference pressure between valley portions and a shaft, and stress concentration onto the valley portions, and contributing to enhancement of abrasion resistance and fatigue resistance. A bellows section ( | 2011-10-20 |
20110256942 | POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE - Provided is a power transmission device in which leakage of an electromagnetic wave between a space ( | 2011-10-20 |
20110256943 | CONTROL METHOD AND SWING MECHANISM FOR AN INFANT AND CHILD SWING - A swing mechanism for an infant and child swing includes a swing arm, a swing angle adjustment assembly and a PWM motor driving unit. The swing arm is driven by a motor for swinging forth and back in a first direction and a second direction. The swing angle adjustment assembly includes a knob, a connecting arm and a sensor, wherein the knob is associated with the sensor by the connecting arm thereby moving the sensor to a reference point at a swing height of the infant and child swing by turning the knob. The PWM motor driving unit inputs an adjustable voltage to the motor for driving the swing arm, and interrupting the adjustable voltage thereafter when the swing arm arrived the reference point in the first direction. A method for controlling the infant and child swing through said mechanism includes the steps of: (1) moving the sensor to a reference point; (2) driving the swing arm toward the reference point in a first direction; (3) generating a signal when the swing arm arrived and detected by the sensor at the reference point; (4) permitting the infant and child swing to move freely and upwardly by the inertial force when passed through the reference point; (5) driving the swing arm in a second direction after the swing arm swung back and passed the reference point; and (6) repeating the steps of (2) to (5), when the infant and child swing being swung back from the second direction to the first direction. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256944 | GOLF BALL TRAJECTORY SIMULATION METHOD - The invention is directed at a golf ball trajectory simulation method which sets up a golf ball model within a virtual airflow space where a grid has been generated, sets a weight for the ball model and applies initial conditions (initial velocity, launch angle, spin rate) to the ball model so as to cause the model to fly within the virtual airflow space, then calculates the lift coefficient and the drag coefficient for the golf ball from the air stream velocity, direction and pressure calculated in each grid cell, and calculates the flight distance and left-to-right dispersion for the golf ball from launch until landing by calculating, at predetermined short time intervals, the change in height, change in lateral direction, change in velocity and change in spin rate for the golf ball during flight. The trajectory simulation method divides the flight path of the golf ball model into two or three regions based on the criteria that Re=250,000 to 170,000 is a high-velocity region, Re=170,000 to 100,000 is a medium-velocity region and Re=100,000 and below is a low-velocity region, and sets up short time intervals Δta in the high-velocity region, short time intervals Δtb in the medium-velocity region and short time intervals Δtc in the low-velocity region such that Δta>Δtb>Δtc. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256945 | GOLF SWING TRAINING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF RETURNING GOLF BALLS - A swing training apparatus includes an upright target portion and a ball capturing net. The target portion has a hit surface to be hit by golf balls. The hit surface has at least one ball inlet to receive the golf balls and a ball outlet at a lower section of the target portion. The ball capturing net is fastened to a side of the target portion to form a ball collection space therebetween. The ball collection space communicates with the ball inlet and ball outlet. The ball capturing net includes a ball guide slope leading to the ball outlet to direct the golf balls to leave the ball collection space through the ball outlet. Hence once the golf balls enter the ball inlet they can be retrieved easily for swing practice again without users going to the swing training apparatus to fetch the golf balls. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256946 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TRAINING A GOLF STROKE - An apparatus for training a golf stroke comprising: a grip for orienting the user's hands; a restraining bar for orienting the user's arms mechanically coupled to one end of the grip; a shaft mechanically coupled to the end of the grip opposite the restraining bar; and an indicator for the user to determine the orientation of the apparatus mechanically coupled to the end of the shaft opposite the grip. Such apparatus and related methods facilitate training a golfer to swing a golf club by executing a stroke with a proper grip, posture, alignment, balance, and movement during setup, backswing, downswing, and follow-through. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256947 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A GOLF MAT - A golf mat is disclosed comprising a body portion or ground sheet; and a means for holding the body portion in a position which is elevated a first distance above a ground surface. The means for holding the body portion may be connected to the body portion substantially perpendicular to the body portion. The body portion and the means for holding the body portion may be configured so that when the body portion is placed so that it is substantially parallel to the ground surface and elevated above the ground surface, and the means for holding the body portion is in contact with the ground surface, the majority of the body portion is not in contact with the ground surface so that there is a cavity beneath the body portion in which natural grass from the ground surface can grow without being restrained at least to a height of the first distance. The body portion of the golf mat may include a plurality of openings, wherein natural grass from the ground surface can grow through the plurality of openings of the body portion. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256948 | MULTIPLE FLEX SHAFT METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GOLF CLUBS - Embodiments of multiple flex shaft systems are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also presented herein. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256949 | BUTT-MOUNTED SHAFT EXTENSION FOR A GOLF CLUB - A device designed for extending a golf club shaft. The device is a three-piece mechanism with a bottom piece bonded into the top end of a tubular golf club shaft, and a plurality of top piece sizes that are removably connected to the bottom piece and provide the adjustments in club length. A special golf grip having an accordion like plurality of rings can expand or contract in accordance with the amount of club length adjustment. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256950 | Custom Cork Ring Grips - A method of making a grip for a handle includes forming a substantially cylindrical body portion from a material at least partially comprised of cork and forming an elongate cavity through the substantially cylindrical body portion. The method also includes separating the substantially cylindrical body portion into a plurality of ring segments each having an inner surface area, first side surface area, second side surface area, and an outer surface area, applying an adhesive to the inner surface area, first side surface area, and second side surface area and applying the ring segments to a handle, such that each of the plurality of ring segments securely adheres to the handle and to an adjacent ring segment. The method further includes pressing each of the plurality of ring segments onto the handle to form the grip and customizing the geometrical configuration of the grip to conform to the preference of a user. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256951 | Interchangeable golf club hosel - A golf club with an improved interchangeable hosel is disclosed herein. More specifically, the improved interchangeable hosel is independent of the golf club head as well as the shaft; and has a non-threaded connection mechanism that releasably connects the shaft to the golf club head quickly and easily. The non-threaded connection mechanism disclosed in accordance with the present invention may generally utilize a circumferentially constricting clamping force to secure the shaft of the golf club to the head of the golf club. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256952 | GOLF CLUB, SHAFT REPLACING METHOD AND HEAD REPLACING METHOD - A method for replacing a shaft of a golf club, the golf club including: a head having a hosel; the shaft; a shaft case fixed to one end of the shaft, and configured to be inserted into the hosel; and a ring-shaped screw member configured to be screwed into one end of the hosel to fix the shaft case in the hosel, and to be fitted with an outer face of an one end of the shaft case, the ring-shaped screw member being noncontact with the shaft, the method comprising: fixing a newly-provided shaft to a newly-provided shaft case corresponding to the hosel; unscrewing the ring-shaped screw member from the hosel; removing the shaft case with the shaft from the hosel; inserting the newly-provided shaft case with the newly-provided shaft to the hosel; and screwing the ring shaped screw member on the hosel. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256953 | MODULAR GOLF CLUB - The present invention is directed to a modular golf club. In particular, golf club includes a plurality of components that are removably coupled so that the physical attributes of the golf club head may be tuned. The inventive golf club head includes a body member and at least one of a removable sole member and a removable face member. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256954 | GOLF CLUB WITH MULTI-COMPONENT CONSTRUCTION - A golf club head with multi-component construction. The golf club head includes heel and toe portions that generally provide ground contacting surfaces and a raised central region. A center of gravity of the club is located outside of an envelope defined by the outer surface of the club head below the raised central region. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256955 | METAL WOOD CLUB WITH IMPROVED HITTING FACE - A hitting face of a golf club head having a location of longest characteristic time shifted away from the geometric center of the hitting face. In one embodiment, the hitting face is made from multiple materials. In another embodiment, the hitting face as a central zone that is thicker than the surrounding material. In another embodiment, a dense insert is attached directly or indirectly to a plate-like face insert at or near the geometric center of the insert. In another embodiment, the central zone of the hitting face is reinforced with ribs. In another embodiment, the central zone is elliptical with varying thickness. In this embodiment, the central zone minor axis is thinner than the major axis. The central zone is positioned within the hitting face such that the minor axis is oriented from the low heel region to the high toe region. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256956 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH GROOVES - The present invention discloses a golf club head having a plurality of grooves. On the face of the golf club head is a first and second plurality of grooves. The second set of plurality of grooves is smaller in width and depth than those of the first set of plurality of grooves. Each groove of the second set of grooves is positioned at an angle ranging from 15 degrees to 25 degrees relative to each groove of the first set of grooves. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256957 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH FACE INSERT - A golf club head with a face insert that is only partially connected to the body of the golf club head is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses a golf club head with a face insert wherein the face insert is only connected to the body of the golf club head at specific engagement portions around the perimeter of the face insert while keeping the remainder of the perimeter unengaged. The golf club head disclosed in accordance with the present invention will allow for removal of excessive weight traditionally needed to connect the face insert to the body of the golf club head, therefore improving the performance of the golf club head. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256958 | GOLF CLUB HAVING REMOVABLE SOLE WEIGHT - A golf club head is presented comprising a sole including a removable weight member secured to the sole via a non-threaded attachment assembly. Further, the removable weight member has a large surface area relative to its thickness, resulting in a chip-like or wafer-like weight member. This design allows the mass of the weight member to be spread substantially along the surface of the sole as opposed to in the interior of the club head. The golf club head may comprise more than one removable weight member. A weight member of the present invention may comprise one or more discrete areas of higher basis weight or higher density. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256959 | IRON GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head ( | 2011-10-20 |
20110256960 | IRON-TYPE GOLF CLUBS - An iron-type golf club includes a conventional-weight section, a lightweight section and a heavyweight section. The conventional-weight section includes the hitting face and at least a portion of the hosel. The heavyweight section, made of a denser material than the conventional-weight section, includes the sole and an optional back flange. The lightweight section, made of a material less dense than either of the other sections, includes a core to which the other two sections are secured, such as by co-molding the core to the other two sections. The heavyweight section includes anchoring structures to which the lightweight section can securely attach. This arrangement maintains the overall weight of the club head compared to a similarly proportioned conventional club head while shifting the center of gravity low and aft. As such, the club head provides benefits such as forgiveness for thin shots, heel/toe shots, and provides longer drives with less roll. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256961 | THERMOSET POLYURETHANES BASED ON MOISTURE-RESISTANCE POLYOLS FOR USE IN GOLF BALLS - Golf balls containing at least one layer made from a thermoset polyurethane or polyurethane-urea that is the reaction product of a polyisocyanate with moisture-resistant polyol and a curing agent are provided. The moisture-resistant polyol may be prepared by dimerizing unsaturated aliphatic monocarboxylic acid or ester containing 10 to 60 carbon atoms followed by reacting it with a monomeric, oligomeric, or polymeric diol. In one preferred version, the moisture-resistant polyol is a branched polyester polyol containing 36 carbon atoms. The composition can be prepared using prepolymer or one-shot manufacturing techniques. The thermoset composition has good cross-link density. The resulting golf ball has desirable playing performance properties including high resiliency, toughness, impact durability, moisture-resistance, and soft feel. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256962 | GOLF BALLS HAVING AT LEAST TWO CORE LAYERS FORMED FROM HNP COMPOSITIONS - The present invention is directed to golf balls consisting of a multi-layer core and a cover. The multi-layer core consists of a center and an outer core layer that are both soft relative to a hard rubber intermediate core layer. The outer core layer is preferably thin relative to the center and the outer core layer. The multi-layer core includes at least one layer formed from a relatively soft HNP composition and at least one layer formed from a relatively hard HNP composition. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256963 | Golf Tee with Explosive Component - Golf tees are used by golfers to tee up the ball for their first shot on a golf hole. Our golf tee design incorporates the functionality of a golf tee while encompassing a novelty explosion at the end of the golfers swing. The tees are designed to explode upon impact with a golf club. This novelty item is used for entertainment purposes while on the golf course. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256964 | Full contact golf tee - A golf tee designed to provide full contact between golf ball and club. The golf tee comprises a stem having tapered shape for inserting into ground, and a support having at least a pair of arms extending horizontally from the top portion of the said stem, wherein said arms supporting the golf ball by its lower perimeter and leaving the underside of the golf ball open. The supporting arms have circular shape or U shape, extending horizontally with an angle of 0 to 75 degree to ground. The supporting arms have positioning bump to retain the golf ball. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256965 | RETURN MACHINE FOR SPHERICAL GAMEBALLS AND TRANSPORT APPARATUS INCORPORATING THE SAME - The present disclosure relates to a basketball return machine which may be utilized with either a goal unit or a stand-alone basketball goal. Either or both of the basketball return machine and goal unit may be fixed in location or transportable. The machine collects basketballs that are shot in the direction of a basketball goal and returns them to the user at one or more locations around the return machine's perimeter. The present disclosure eliminates the need for persons or other means being deployed to capture and return balls to persons practicing or playing a game of basketball. The present disclosure also contemplates features that permit its use in low level light or even unlighted environments. Lastly, the present disclosure contemplates a fully functional basketball system that is adaptable to varying user skill levels. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256966 | Device for aligning strings in a racquet - In a device for aligning strings in a racquet comprising a plate ( | 2011-10-20 |
20110256967 | RANDOM DIRECTION BOUNCER - The present invention is a random direction bouncer including a solid sphere having a core removed therefrom to define a concentric hollow within the solid sphere. The solid sphere has an outer surface and an inner surface. There is at least one cut-out removed from the solid sphere to define an opening corresponding to the cut-out, with the cut-out opening extending from the sphere outer surface to the inner surface, and being in communication with the concentric hollow. The resultant bouncer bounces in a random direction when dropped or thrown against a flat surface, instead of returning to its origin (or thereabouts). | 2011-10-20 |
20110256968 | Isolator - An isolator comprising a shaft ( | 2011-10-20 |
20110256969 | TENSIONER WITH SPRING DAMPER - A tensioner having a closing-type torsion spring that is employed to bias a pivot arm about a pivot shaft. The tensioner includes a damper that continuously contacts an inside surface of the torsion spring to dampen torsional vibration transmitted through the torsion spring. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256970 | CHAIN TENSIONER - In a hydraulic tensioner, a tensioner housing is provided with an oil outflow channel communicating with a high pressure oil chamber formed by a plunger and the tensioner housing. A control valve in the oil outflow channel can be adjusted manually or automatically to optimize the damping performance of the tensioner in different engines and under different operating conditions, thereby obviating individualized machining of tensioner components to achieve optimum damping. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256971 | Chain Tensioner - A roller-chain tensioning assembly includes a resilient bow-shaped structure to which are mounted first, second and third guide wheels. These guide wheels are mounted in such manner that a roller chain can be threaded around said first guide wheel on side facing away from said bow, around said second guide wheel on side facing said bow, and around said third guide wheel on side facing away from said bow. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256972 | ENERGY RECOVERY SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE DRIVELINE - The invention concerns a kinetic energy recovery system for use in a vehicle driveline. The system has a flywheel ( | 2011-10-20 |
20110256973 | DRIVE TRAIN WITH A FIRST ELECTRIC MOTOR AND A PLANETARY GEAR MECHANISM AS WELL AS WIND ENERGY PLANTS, GAS TURBINES AND WATER TURBINES AND VEHICLES THAT HAVE THIS DRIVE TRAIN - A drive train, wherein the drive train has a first electric machine (EMI) which can be operated in a motor or generator operating state, and a planetary gear mechanism ( | 2011-10-20 |
20110256974 | VEHICULAR DRIVE UNIT TECHNICAL FIELD - A drive unit includes: an internal combustion engine; a first motor generator; an output portion which transmits power to driving wheels of a vehicle; a second motor generator; a first differential mechanism having a sun gear, a ring gear and a carrier; a second differential mechanism having a sun gear, a ring gear and a carrier; a connecting member which connects the sun gear and the ring gear with each other; and a brake capable of switching between a fixed state in which the sun gear and the ring gear are locked with respect to a case and a released state in which the locked state is released. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256975 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - A manual valve disconnects a line pressure oil passage and an R position pressure oil passage when a selector is in a D position or an N position and causes the R position pressure oil passage and the line pressure oil passage to communicate when the selector is in an R position. A switching valve is switched to disconnect a low & reverse brake pressure oil passage and the R position pressure oil passage when the selector is in the D position or the N position and a vehicle is driving at a vehicle speed equal to or lower than a predetermined vehicle speed. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256976 | DRIVE TRAIN FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A drive train system comprising a power transfer unit configured to selectively transfer power from a front driveshaft of a vehicle by providing an output torque through a ring gear, wherein the power transfer unit includes an input shaft that receives torque from a first device, and a first clutch configured to selectively couple the input shaft to the ring gear when activated; a cardan shaft in rotational communication with the ring gear and configured to transfer the output torque; and a rear drive unit coupled to the cardan shaft and configured to selectively transfer the output torque received from the cardan shaft to a rear driveshaft of the vehicle, wherein the rear drive unit includes a torque shaft that is driven by the output torque received from the cardan shaft, and a second clutch that is configured to selectively transfer the output torque from the torque shaft to the rear driveshaft when activated. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256977 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION HAVING FOUR PLANETARY GEAR SETS - A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, two planetary gear sets, another two planetary gear sets that may be stacked or nested to form a planetary gear set assembly, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The stacked or nested planetary gear set assembly has a carrier member for rotatably supporting a first plurality of pinion gears and a second plurality of pinion gears, a ring gear and a common member. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256978 | Method and Device for Starting a Hybrid Vehicle - In a method for starting a hybrid vehicle having a first drive unit and a second drive unit, the setpoint starting torque is generated by the second drive unit. In this method, a starting clutch for connecting the first drive unit is brought into the slipping state when a predefined setpoint torque of the second drive unit is exceeded. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256979 | GEAR SHIFT METHOD FOR AN AUTOMATIC STEP GEARBOX OF A VEHICLE - A gear shift method for an automatic step gearbox of a vehicle involves inputting an engine torque to a high-speed shift or a middle-speed shift directly. According to the vehicle speed and a burthen of an engine, the speed is changed in positive direction to enter to the high-speed shift or is changed in reverse direction to return to the low-speed shift through the gearbox. The automatic gearbox utilizes the method to cancel hydro-transmitter and hydraulic electric controlling system. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256980 | VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS - A vehicle control apparatus includes: an automatic-stop-and-restart-control-unit stopping/restarting an engine, a brake-fluid-pressure-control-unit controlling wheel-cylinder-pressure using a brake-system, which intensifies brake-manipulation-force by a brake-booster to cause master-cylinder-pressure in a master-cylinder while the engine operates, and which transfers the master-cylinder-pressure to wheel-cylinders to cause the wheel-cylinder-pressure, the brake-system including an actuator automatically increasing pressure in the wheel-cylinders irrespective of the brake-manipulation-force; a negative-pressure-detection-unit which detects the vacuum-pressure; a first-determination-unit which determines whether the vacuum-pressure is not more than a first threshold while the engine stops, a restarting-unit which allows the automatic-stop-and-restart-control-unit to restart the engine when the first-determination-unit determines that the vacuum-pressure is not more than the first threshold; a second-determination-unit which determines whether the vacuum-pressure is not more than a second threshold; and a braking-boost-unit which allows the brake-fluid-pressure-control-unit to automatically increase the pressure in the wheel-cylinders when the second-determination-unit determines that the vacuum-pressure is not more than the second threshold. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256981 | APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING AUTOMATIC STOP AND RESTART OF ENGINE - An apparatus for controlling automatic stop/restart of an engine, includes: an automatic-stop/restart-control-unit which stops/restarts the engine; a brake-pressure-detection-unit which detects brake pressure in a brake system and controls the brake pressure to perform anti-skid control; a first-determination-unit which determines whether the brake pressure is not less than a first-threshold; a second-determination-unit which determines whether the brake pressure is not less than a second-threshold larger than the-first threshold; a stop-allowing-unit which allows the automatic-stop/restart-control-unit to stop the engine while the engine operates, when the first-determination-unit determines that the brake pressure is not less than the first-threshold and the second-determination-unit determines that the brake pressure is less than the second-threshold; and a stop-inhibiting-unit which inhibits the automatic-stop/restart-control-unit from stopping the engine while the engine operates, when the-first-determination-unit determines that the brake pressure is less than the first-threshold and the second-determination-unit determines that the brake pressure is not less than the second-threshold. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256982 | INTERLOCK CIRCUIT FOR UTILITY VEHICLE PARK BRAKE - An interlock circuit for a utility vehicle park brake includes a relay connected to neutral switch on a transmission. The relay is actuated by electric current to move a contact to a closed position if the neutral switch is out of neutral. A throttle pedal switch connected to the relay moves a contact to a closed position if the throttle pedal is depressed. A park brake switch connected to the throttle pedal switch moves a contact to a closed position if the park brake is engaged. Closing all of the contacts grounds an ignition circuit connected to the interlock circuit, which may be a magneto ignition circuit. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256983 | VIRTUAL ANKLE AND BALANCE TRAINER SYSTEM - A rehabilitation system that combines robotics and interactive gaming to facilitate performance of task-specific, repetitive exercise to enable individuals undergoing rehabilitation to improve the performance of coordinated movements of the ankle, and to practice balance activities, is disclosed. More specifically, the rehabilitation system includes at least one two degree-of-freedom robotic, haptic interface for a mammalian foot and interactive gaming hardware that is coupled to a controller, to provide a virtual reality-like environment. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256984 | Physical Therapy System and Method - A system and method for developing an individual's physical abilities includes measuring one or more physical ability of an individual and establishing control parameters of a game such that operation of the game at a beginning level is within the individual's measured physical ability. The degree of physical ability shown by the individual over time of game play is monitored, and the control parameters are gradually modified to require a progressively greater physical ability of the individual than required at the beginning level. The system includes an input device, e.g., a joystick, that is operated by the individual to play the game. The system records aspects related to game play, such as frequency and duration of play, specific actions or motions, and changes in physical ability. A therapist is then able to review the record and modify system settings to optimize improvement by the individual. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256985 | TRAMPOLINES - This invention concerns a trampoline comprising a flexible bounce mat connected to a frame by one or more resilient members such that the flexible bounce mat is held above the ground in tension. A plurality of support poles is arranged, in use, to extend upwardly from the frame and a surround of flexible material is arranged to be connected to the support poles to extend around and above the flexible bounce. An interface between the flexible bounce mat and surround may be inward of the resilient members. A cover comprising a sheet of material may extend from the surround over the resilient members to the frame. The trampoline may be without foam/padding material over at least some of the resilient members. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256986 | wrist and forearm exerciser - An improved wrist and forearm exerciser apparatus which consists of an elongated hollow cylindrical handle for grasping in both hands and turning in a forward or in a reverse direction. A long elastic flexible tube which is attached to the opposite ends of the handle. The user then places the free end of the tube under his or her feet. Rotation of the handle to raise and then lower the tube requires an effort, therefore strengthening the wrist and forearm. The wrist and forearm exerciser apparatus can also be used to perform other functions such as to strengthen other body parts such as the upper arms, shoulders, back and chest. The user of the apparatus can vary the degree of effort necessary to perform the desired exercise by how many times the user wraps the tube around the handle prior to performing the exercise. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256987 | IMPACT ABSORBING EXERCISE DEVICE - An impact absorbing exercise device includes a stepping platform having an upper surface and a lower surface. An impact absorbing panel is configured to be releasably coupled to the upper surface of the stepping platform. The impact absorbing panel includes a resilient wear surface and an impact absorbing material positioned between the resilient wear surface and the stepping platform. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256988 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR LIMITING TRAVEL IN AN EXERCISE DEVICE, AND AN EXERCISE DEVICE INCLUDING SUCH A LIMITING DEVICE - A method and/or a device may limit a distance traveled by a treadle assembly in an exercise device. For example, the distance traveled by the treadle assembly may be limited by limiting a distance that a resistance element operably coupled to the treadle assembly may travel. An exercise apparatus may include a travel-limiting device or capability. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256989 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SWIMMING IN PLACE - The present disclosure relates to a device and method for allowing a swimmer to swim in place comprising using a device with a swimmer attachment element adapted to fit over a part of the swimmers body, an anchor attachment element connected to the swimmer attachment element and adapted to attach to an anchor, said anchor configured to immovably absorb the forward thrust of a swimmer. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256990 | Training dummy assembly for doing stand-up drills and ground drills - A training dummy assembly includes a base, a column, a tensioning mechanism, a dummy. The base rests on the ground. The column is pivotally coupled to the base. The tensioning mechanism resiliently couples the base to the column. The dummy has a shape of a torso with head and is formed out of foam with an outer latex skin. The torso of the dummy is mechanically coupled to the column. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256991 | Stackable exercise chair - An exercise chair of the type wherein a user can sit on a seating platform and extend and retract his legs while his feet are resting on a spring-resisted foot rod includes a movable bar for pivotally supporting the foot rod and which is positionable in an operative position or a storage position. In the operative position, the foot bar is positioned for desired use in pre-determined exercises while in the storage position it is positioned so as to permit nestable stacking of a plurality of the chairs. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256992 | Bar Grip - A bar grip used for grasping a bar or similarly shaped object for physical fitness such as a weightlifting bar, barbell, pull-up bar, or rowing paddle that requires significant grip force. The palm portion of the bar grip includes a palm surface for contacting a region of the palm, and a grip surface for contacting the fitness device. It may include at least one middle layer to provide additional padding, comfort, or weight distribution. The bar grip also has a strap portion for securing the palm portion to the hand. The palm portion has a cross-sectional C-shape that substantially matches an outer shape of a fitness bar. Different embodiments have different radii to accommodate differently sized or shaped fitness bars, or have built-in multi-radius options. The arc of the grip surface may vary to provide coverage ranging from minimal coverage to nearly complete coverage around the circumference of the bar. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256993 | INVERSION TABLE - An inversion table has a mounting bracket, a backrest, an ankle clamp assembly and a heating device. The mounting bracket has a rear supporting frame and two front supporting legs to form a triangle. The rear supporting frame has two pivotal points. The backrest is pivotally connected to the pivotal points and has a connecting arm. The ankle clamp assembly is connected to the connecting arm of the backrest to clamp and hold a user's ankles. The heating device is connected to the mounting bracket and the backrest and has a heating panel, a controller and a power cord. The heating panel is mounted in the backrest. The controller is electrically connected to the heating panel to control the temperature of the heating panel and is securely mounted on a rear side of the backrest. The power cord is electrically connected to the controller to transport electricity to the controller. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256994 | THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE APPARATUS - Exercise apparatus suitably adapted for use by handicapped persons for exercising their hips and legs. In one embodiment, an apparatus with a supporting structure and a seat mounted on the supporting structure. A cushion comprising a pad for splaying the knees of a user is mounted on the supporting structure. In another embodiment, there is a docking station suitably adapted for wheelchair users with a supporting structure protruding therefrom. A cushion is mounted on the protrusion for splaying the knees of the user. In yet another embodiment, a semispherical to shaped seat is mounted on a supporting structure that can be adjusted to position a user near a handlebar structure with a supporting structure protruding therefrom. A cushion is mounted for splaying the knees of the user. Optionally, the cushions in the example embodiments may further comprise a patella pad. A knee spreader ball detached from the exercise apparatus permits training without the fixed cushion and, in a further form permits transport of a user without tangling the feet of the user. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256995 | MODULE FOR AUTOMATIC TOOL EXCHANGE DEVICE - Provided is a module for automatic tool exchange device of novel structure wherein electric signals can be transmitted with high reliability while preventing transmission efficiency from deteriorating between a first coupling member and a second coupling member. An electromagnetic shielding member is arranged on an outer circumference of a core member except for a transmission surface, a gap member having electromagnetic shielding effect lower than that of the electromagnetic shielding member is interposed between the core member and the electromagnetic shielding member, and a first module and a second module are provided, respectively, with coil units equipped with coil heads which are constituted to include a coil member, the member and the gap member. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256996 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE RELATIVE POSITION BETWEEN PRINTED PATTERNS AND NON-PRINTED PATTERNS ON A WEB-SHAPED MATERIAL AND A SYSTEM USED IN THE METHOD - A method and a system for controlling the relative position between a printed pattern and a non-printed pattern, such as for example a pattern of creasing lines or holes, on a running web-shaped material, involves providing the material web with at least one impressed indentation mark with a three-dimensional topographic configuration, at a pre-determined distance from a printed register mark and detecting the marks with a same sensor control system. The controlling method and system is used for the manufacturing of a laminated packaging material, having a printed décor and creased folding lines in register. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256997 | FOLDING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING A CARTON - An apparatus for making a box from a foldable blank having a central polygonal floor panel and a plurality of outwardly projecting side panels has a frame, a supply on the frame holding the blank, a folder on the frame above the supply, and a feeder having a grab engageable with the blank in the supply and movable to a position above the folder. The feeder picks up the blank with the grab, moves the picked-up blank and grab up to above the folder, and deposits the picked-up blank in the folder that folds the deposited blank into a box. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256998 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FORMING A FLEXIBLE TUBE FROM A MATERIAL WEB - A device for forming a tube from a material web, in particular a film, which can be used for example for wrapping articles conveyed in a series one behind the other, and relates to a corresponding operating method. The device includes a bearing device for a roll of material web, a deflecting device for the material web and a drawing device, which is capable of moving the material web through the deflecting device. In the deflecting device, at least one first deflecting edge and one second deflecting edge are formed, wherein the first deflecting edge is shaped for deflecting the material web substantially transversely in relation to the longitudinal direction of the material web and wherein the at least one second deflecting edge is formed for folding the material web along at least one line running in the longitudinal direction. | 2011-10-20 |
20110256999 | SECURING MECHANISM, PARTICULARLY FOR BLOOD SEPARATION CENTRIFUGES AND THE LIKE - A chuck for rotating around a rotation axis X | 2011-10-20 |
20110257000 | Lithium silicate glass ceramic and glass with transition metal oxide - The invention relates to a lithium silicate glass ceramic, which contains at least 8.5 wt.-% transition metal oxide selected from the group consisting of oxides of yttrium, oxides of transition metals with an atomic number from 41 to 79 and mixtures of these oxides. The invention also relates to a corresponding lithium silicate glass, a process for the preparation of the glass ceramic and of the glass as well as their use. | 2011-10-20 |
20110257001 | OPTICAL GLASS, PREFORM FOR PRECISION PRESS MOLDING, OPTICAL ELEMENT, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING OPTICAL ELEMENT - The present invention relates to an optical glass having a refractive index nd of 1.86 or higher and an Abbé number v(nu)d of 28 to 36; a preform for precision press molding and an optical element that are comprised of this glass; and a method for manufacturing the optical element. | 2011-10-20 |
20110257002 | OPTICAL GLASS, PREFORM FOR PRECISION PRESS MOLDING, OPTICAL ELEMENT, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING OPTICAL ELEMENT - The present invention relates to an optical glass with a refractive index nd of 1.89 or higher and an Abbé number v(nu)d of 28 to 36; a preform for precision press molding and an optical element that are comprised of this glass; and a method for manufacturing the optical element. | 2011-10-20 |
20110257003 | TRANSITION METAL-INCLUDED TUNGSTEN CARBIDE, TUNGSTEN CARBIDE DIFFUSED CEMENTED CARBIDE, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAME - This invention is related to a powder of a transition metal dissolved tungsten alloy carbide which comprises a transition metal element forcibly dissolved as a solid solution which represented by Formula [1] of M-W—C wherein M is one or more of Co, Fe, Ni and Mn and its tungsten alloy carbide diffused cemented carbide. The diffused cemented carbide is compatible with the conventional tungsten carbide diffused cemented carbide and comprises a binder metal and a tungsten alloy carbide which is provided with a solid solution phase of at least one transition metal element selected from the group consisting of cobalt, iron, nickel and manganese, included in a tungsten carbide skeleton, which exhibits a peak derived from a bcc tungsten phase in an X-ray diffraction diagram. | 2011-10-20 |
20110257004 | METHOD FOR PREPARING OXIDATION CATALYST AND CATALYSTS PREPARED BY THE METHOD - A method for preparing oxidation catalyst comprising cerium oxide and a metal selected from the group consisting of gold, platinum palladium, tin, ruthenium, or nickel by sputtering cerium oxide and a metal from a target to a substrate wherein the cerium oxide and a metal material are sputtered to the substrate concurrently from at least one target under an argon atmosphere to form a layer of cerium oxide including dispersed atoms of the metal Specific Au—CeO | 2011-10-20 |
20110257005 | SYSTEM FOR A HEAT BALANCED FCC FORLIGHT HYDROCARBON FEEDS - Catalyst regenerators and methods for using same. The regenerator can include a regenerator housing containing a dense phase catalyst bed for receiving a catalyst to be regenerated. A heater can be disposed in the regenerator and can have a fuel nozzle configured to eject a mixture of fuel and an oxygen-lean gas for combustion to supplement the heat to satisfy the reactor heat demand when a light feedstock cracked that may not provide sufficient coke formation on the catalyst to fully satisfy the reactor heat demand. | 2011-10-20 |
20110257006 | METHOD FOR PREPARING A STRUCTURED POROUS MATERIAL COMPRISING NANOPARTICLES OF METAL 0 IMBEDDED IN THE WALLS THEREOF - The present invention relates to a process for producing a structured porous material comprising a structured inorganic framework made up of metal-oxide based walls in which nanoparticles of metal 0 are incorporated, which comprises the following steps:
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20110257007 | Isomerization catalyst - The isomerization catalyst is a solid acid catalyst formed with a base of tungstated zirconium mixed oxides loaded with at least one hydrogenation/dehydrogenation metal catalyst from Groups 8-10 (IUPAC, 2006) and impregnated with at least one alkali metal from Group 1 (IUPAC, 2006). The metal from Groups 8-10 is preferably selected from platinum, palladium, ruthenium, rhodium, iridium, osmium and mixtures thereof, and most preferably is platinum. The Group I alkali metal is selected from lithium, sodium, potassium rubidium and cesium and mixtures thereof, and is preferably lithium, sodium, or potassium. Preferable, the catalyst forms, by weight, a base having between about 80-90% zirconium mixed oxides and between about 10-20% tungstate; between about 0.1-3.00% Group 8-10 metal; and between about 0.01-1.00% Group 1 alkali metal. | 2011-10-20 |
20110257008 | METHOD FOR MAKING HIGHLY POROUS, STABLE METAL OXIDES WITH A CONTROLLED PORE STRUCTURE - Methods for making high-surface area, high-porosity, stable metal oxides, such as, but not limited to materials used as adsorbents and catalyst supports include (i) forming a solvent deficient precursor mixture from a metal salt and a base and reacting the metal ions and base ions in the solvent deficient precursor mixture to form an intermediate hydroxide product (e.g., metal hydroxide or metal oxide hydroxide), (ii) causing the intermediate hydroxide to form nanoparticles (e.g., by heating), and (iii) calcining the intermediate nanoparticles to sinter the nanoparticles together and yield a highly porous, stable metal oxide aggregate having a pore structure. | 2011-10-20 |
20110257009 | Active Compound Combinations - Compositions comprising a (A) dithiino-tetracarboximide of formula (I) and at least one agriculturally beneficial biological control agent (B) are disclosed. A method for curatively or preventively controlling phytopathogenic fungi of plants or crops is disclosed. A method for treating seed and a method for protecting seed are disclosed. | 2011-10-20 |
20110257010 | Aqueous Dispersion Comprising Pesticide Particles and Dissolved Saccharide - The present invention relates to an aqueous dispersion comprising solid pesticide particles with a particle size of below 10 μm and a saccharide which is dissolved in the aqueous phase. The invention furthermore relates to a process for the preparation of a dispersion according to the invention by bringing a pesticide and a saccharide, which is a monosaccharide, a disaccharide or a mixture of mono- and disaccharide, into contact and dispersing them. A further subject matter relates to the use of a saccharide for slowing down the particle growth of pesticide particles with a particle size of up to 10 μm in aqueous dispersion, to the use of the dispersion or the solid composition for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired vegetation and/or undesired attack by insects or mites and/or for regulating the growth of plants. Finally, the present invention also relates to seed, dressed with the dispersion or the solid composition. | 2011-10-20 |
20110257011 | Substituted Amidine Compounds for Combating Animal Pests - The invention relates to substituted amidine compounds of formula (I), to the enantiomers, diastereomers and salts thereof and to compositions comprising such compounds. The invention also relates to the use of the substituted amidine compounds, of their salts or of compositions comprising them for combating animal pests. Furthermore the invention relates also to methods of applying such substituted amidine compounds. | 2011-10-20 |
20110257012 | AQUEOUS HERBICIDAL CONCENTRATES OF AUXINIC CARBOXYLIC ACIDS WITH REDUCED EYE IRRITANCY - Aqueous concentrates of choline salts of herbicidal auxinic carboxylic acids are less irritating to eyes than the commonly used aqueous concentrates of ammonium salts of herbicidal auxinic carboxylic acids. | 2011-10-20 |
20110257013 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FLOWERING TIME OF PLANT - The present invention relates to a method for controlling flowering time of a transgenic plant in a copper ion-inducible manner, wherein a heterologous gene which controls flowering time has been introduced to the plant. | 2011-10-20 |
20110257014 | 1-(Heteroaryl)pyrazol-4-ylacetic acids, processes for their preparation and their use as herbicides and plant growth regulators - The invention provides compounds of the formula (I) and salts thereof | 2011-10-20 |
20110257015 | POLYMERS, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR USE FOR FOAMS, LAUNDRY DETERGENTS, SHOWER RINSES AND COAGULANTS - The present invention relates to a polymeric material comprising units capable of having a cationic charge at a pH of from about 4 to about 12; provided that said polymeric material has an average cationic charge density from about 2.75 or less units per 100 daltons molecular weight at a pH of from about 4 to about 12. The polymeric material is a suds enhancer and a suds volume extender for hand dishwashing compositions and personal care products such as soaps, shaving cream foam, foaming shaving gel, foam dephiliatories and shampoos. The polymers are also effective as a soil release agent in fabric cleaning compositions. The polymers are also useful in agrochemical foam, fire-fighting foam, hard surface cleaner foam, and coagulant for titanium dioxide in paper making. | 2011-10-20 |
20110257016 | Gel Formulations that are Stable for Storage, Comprising at Least Two Substantially Unmixed Hydrogels - The present patent application relates to a gel formulation that is stable for storage, comprising at least two substantially un-mixed hydrogels, wherein each hydrogel contains at least one electrolyte-sensitive thickener. Also, one of the hydrogels (phase A) contains at least one material A that is not compatible with at least one of the materials B contained in another hydrogel (phase B), or that is not compatible therewith in the amounts in which said materials B are contained in the gel formulation. | 2011-10-20 |
20110257017 | SUPERCONDUCTING MAGNET - There is provided a superconducting magnet including a superconducting coil, in which the superconducting coil includes: a bobbin; one or more superconducting wires wound around the bobbin in a plurality of turns, each superconducting wire being one or more superconducting filaments embedded in a matrix; and one or more metallic members, each metallic member being in electrical and thermal contact with a plurality of portions of the one or more superconducting wires. | 2011-10-20 |
20110257018 | NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCING - A method for determining a target nucleic acid sequence is disclosed, wherein a preparation having a first region of common sequence upstream of a first region of dissimilar sequence upstream of a second region of dissimilar sequence, is contacted with a blocking oligonucleotide complementary to at least a portion of the first region of dissimilar sequence of the non-target nucleic acid sequence, under conditions to hybridise the blocking oligonucleotide thereto and hybridized to the target nucleic acid sequence; and then sequenced, such that the sequencing reaction proceeds into the second region of dissimilar sequence of the target nucleic acid sequence, whereby at least the second region of dissimilar sequence of the target nucleic acid sequence is determined; and wherein the sequencing reaction is blocked at least from proceeding into the second region of dissimilar sequence of the non-target nucleic acid sequence. | 2011-10-20 |
20110257019 | Directed Enrichment of Genomic DNA for High-Throughput Sequencing - The present invention provides microarrays of oligonucleotide primer pairs, and in particular, microarrays of primers that comprise at least one cleavable linkage. Also provided are methods to capture oligonucleotide primer pairs from one or more microarrays, and methods to use the captured oligonucleotide primer pairs, such as for amplification of a target polynucleotide sequence. In addition, methods of using a microarray to isolate, purify and/or amplify a target polynucleotide are provided. | 2011-10-20 |
20110257020 | Biomarker-Based Methods For Formulating Compositions That Improve Skin Quality And Reduce The Visible Signs Of Aging In Skin - In various embodiments, provided are methods for formulating compositions for treating and maintaining the quality of skin, wherein a composition is selected for use in a personal care product based on its demonstrated biological effect to improve skin quality as evidenced by one or more biomarker changes that correlate with improvement as evidenced by one or more objective measurements of skin health. | 2011-10-20 |
20110257021 | USE OF THE MST PROTEIN FOR THE TREATMENT OF A THROMBOEMBOLIC DISORDER - The present invention refers to the use of the Mst protein or a nucleotide sequence coding for the Mst protein for the treatment of a thromboembolic disorder and to a method of screening a modulator of the Mst protein or the nucleotide sequence coding for the Mst protein. | 2011-10-20 |
20110257022 | METHOD FOR ASSESSMENT OF SEVERITY OF LIVER CIRRHOSIS - Disclosed is a method for diagnosing whether a subject suffers from a mild or severe form of liver cirrhosis based on determining the amount of GDF-15 (growth differentiation factor 15), PlGF (placental growth factor), and/or hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) in a sample from the subject and comparing the thus determined amount(s) with a reference amount (reference amounts). The method may further include determining the amount of adiponectin in a sample from the subject, and comparing the amount to a reference amount for adiponectin. Also described is a method to identifying a subject being susceptible to liver transplantation including determining the amount of GDF-15, PlGF, and/or HGF in a sample from the subject and comparing the thus determined amount(s) with a reference amount (reference amounts). | 2011-10-20 |
20110257023 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND SOFTWARE FOR IDENTIFYING FUNCTIONAL BIOMOLECULES - The present invention generally relates to methods of rapidly and efficiently searching biologically-related data space. More specifically, the invention includes methods of identifying bio-molecules with desired properties, or which are most suitable for acquiring such properties, from complex bio-molecule libraries or sets of such libraries. The invention also provides methods of modeling sequence-activity relationships. As many of the methods are computer-implemented, the invention additionally provides digital systems and software for performing these methods. | 2011-10-20 |
20110257024 | APPLICATION OF SURFACE PLASMON RESONANCE TECHNOLOGY FOR DETECTING AND GENOTYPING HPV - The present invention discloses using SPR technology to simultaneously and qualitatively detect different HPV genotypes. It also discloses an efficient formula to make a mixed SAM that can greatly enhance the immobilization ability of the metal surface in SPR based techniques, which is good for the immobilization of HPV specific DNA probes used for the detection of different HPV genotypes. | 2011-10-20 |
20110257025 | METHOD FOR TUMOR CLASSIFICATION - The present invention relates to methods for identifying classification markers for tumors by monitoring the activity of protein kinases. By acquiring a phosphorylation profile of diseased and control tissue samples the method of the present invention provides classification procedures using phosphorylation patterns enabling the distinction between different types and/or sub-types of tumors. Specific classification markers for tumors can be identified enabling tumor classification, diagnosis, prognosis and/or prediction of the clinical outcome of a therapy. | 2011-10-20 |
20110257026 | DNA INTERCALATOR DETECTION - A DNA intercalator detection system can include a filtration unit a control sample conditioner operably coupled with the filtration unit and an analytic unit operably coupled with the filtration unit and control sample conditioner and having an electronic chemical array (ECA) reaction component. A data processing unit is operably coupled with the analytic unit and configured to compare and determine a difference between electronic data of a test sample and a conditioned control sample from the ECA reaction component. The difference provides an indication of whether or not a DNA intercalator is present in the test sample. | 2011-10-20 |
20110257027 | GAMMA-SECRETASE SUBSTRATE AND METHODS OF USE - Polypeptide substrates based on modifications or fragments of the various APP isoforms, assay methods based on the use of these substrates, and screening methods directed toward identifying inhibitors of γ-secretase activity. The assay methods and the screening methods are adapted for use in high throughput multi-well plate assay apparatuses. In many embodiments the substrate polypeptides are labeled for ease of detection, and/or may bind specific ligands that themselves are labeled. Generally the labels promote high specificity as well as high sensitivity of detection. These features render the assay and screening methods that employ the labeled substrates especially suited for use in high throughput assay formats. This disclosure further identifies small polypeptides based on a subsequence motif of Aβ that are shown herein to be potent inhibitors of the activity of γ-secretase. | 2011-10-20 |
20110257028 | Method for selectively binding a substrate to sorbents by way of at least bivalent bonds - A method for the manufacture of at least one sorbent having at least two different groups, which are capable of binding, for the selective binding of a substrate, characterized in that it comprises the steps (i) to (ii):
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20110257029 | BIOMARKERS FOR PANCREATIC CANCER AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS - Methods and related kits for differentiating pancreatic cancer from a benign pancreatic disease. The method includes assaying a patient biological sample for a total level of CA 19-9 antigen and for a glycan level in specific mucin(s), and comparing the total level of CA 19-9 antigen and the glycan level in the specific mucin(s) to statistically validated thresholds, wherein a different level of total CA 19-9 antigen in the patient biological sample as compared to a statistically validated threshold and a different level of glycan level in the specific mucin(s) as compared to statistically validated thresholds indicate pancreatic cancer in the patient rather than a benign pancreatic disease. | 2011-10-20 |
20110257030 | Biomarker-Based Methods For Formulating Compositions That Improve Skin Quality And Reduce The Visible Signs Of Aging In Skin For Individuals In A Selected Population - In various embodiments, provided are methods for selecting and formulating compositions for treating and maintaining the quality of skin in a select population, wherein a composition is selected for use in a personal care product based on its demonstrated biological effect to improve skin quality in the population as evidenced by one or more biomarker changes that correlate with improvement as evidenced by one or more objective measurements of skin health in the population. | 2011-10-20 |
20110257031 | Nucleic acid, biomolecule and polymer identifier codes - Provided herein are systems, compositions and methods for tracking, sorting and/or identifying sample polynucleotides using nucleic acid barcodes. The barcodes provided herein are oligonucleotides that are designed to be uniquely identifiable. The nucleic acid barcodes have properties that permit them to be sequenced with high accuracy and/or reduced error rates. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid barcodes are designed to have certain nucleotide sequences that make up overlapping dibase color positions (also called color positions). The order of the overlapping dibase color positions can be determined using fluorophore-encoded dibase probes in a fluorophore color calling scheme to give high fidelity reads. | 2011-10-20 |
20110257032 | MODULAR GLYCAN ARRAYS - The present invention provides methods and systems for functionally analyzing glycans and their interaction partners. Among other things, the invention provides modular glycan arrays in which different glycan populations are associated with different discrete solid phase particles. Provided arrays offer many advantages over available systems for assessing glycan binding interactions. | 2011-10-20 |
20110257033 | POLYMER-NANOSTRUCTURE COMPOSITION FOR SELECTIVE MOLECULAR RECOGNITION - A composition can include a complex, where the complex includes a photoluminescent nanostructure and a polymer free from selective binding to an analyte, the polymer adsorbed on the photoluminescent nanostructure, and a selective binding site associated with the complex. | 2011-10-20 |
20110257034 | METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING GENES WHICH PREDICT DISEASE OUTCOME FOR PATIENTS WITH COLON CANCER - Closures for containers and methods for using same are provided. In a general embodiment/the present disclosure provides a closure having a top portion ( | 2011-10-20 |
20110257035 | IDENTIFICATION OF SIGNATURE GENES ASSOCIATED WITH HEPATOCELLULAR CARCINOMA - The present invention relates to, for example, (1) a novel method for identification of clinically useful serum and/or tumor biomarkers and expression signatures that can be used for detection, prognostication and guidance for the treatment of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC); and (2) discovery of an expression signature that can be used to monitor and/or study the efficacy of a chemotherapeutic regimen, such as, for example, sorafenib (solely or in combination with other agents). The present invention also provides a method for predicting clinical outcomes, such as, for example, overall survival (OS), time to progression (TTP) and/or likelihood of benefitting from a chemotherapeutic treatment (i.e., sorafenib) in HCC patients based on the analysis of such biomarkers. | 2011-10-20 |
20110257036 | Methods and Compositions for the Diagnosis of Cancer Susceptibilities and Defective DNA Repair Mechanisms and Treatment Thereof - Methods and compositions for the diagnosis of cancer susceptibilities, defective DNA repair mechanisms and treatments thereof are provided. Among sequences provided here, the FANCD2 gene has been identified, and probes and primers are provided for screening patients in genetic-based tests and for diagnosing Fanconi Anemia and cancer. The FANCD2 gene can be targeted in vivo for preparing experimental mouse models for use in screening new therapeutic agents for treating conditions involving defective DNA repair. The FANCD2 polypeptide has been sequenced and has been shown to exist in two isoforms identified as FANCD2-S and the monoubiquinated FANCD-L form. Antibodies including polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies have been prepared that distinguish the two isoforms and have been used in diagnostic tests to determine whether a subject has an intact Fanconi Anemia/BRCA pathway. | 2011-10-20 |
20110257037 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE USING MICROFLUIDIC CHIP AND MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE USING BIOMOLECULE MICROARRAY CHIP - Disclosed is a microfluidic device including a microfluidic structure formed in a platform in which various examinations, such as an immune serum examination, can be automatically performed using the biomolecule microarray chip. The biomolecule microarray chip-type microfluidic device using a biomolecule microarray chip comprises: a platform which is rotatable; a microfluidic structure disposed in the platform, comprising: a plurality of chambers; a plurality of channels connecting the chambers each other; and a plurality of valves controlling flow of fluids through the channels, wherein the microfluidic structure controls flow of a fluid sample using rotation of the platform and the valves; and a biomolecule microarray chip mounted in the platform such that biomolecule capture probes bound to the biomolecule microarray chip contact the fluid sample in the microfluidic structure. | 2011-10-20 |
20110257038 | ORGANIC CHEMICAL SENSOR WITH MICROPOROUS ORGANOSILICATE MATERIAL - Multi-layered optical sensor films are disclosed. The sensor films include a first reflective layer, a detection layer over the reflective layer, and optionally a second reflective layer over the detection layer. The detection layer contains a hydrophobic, amorphous, substantially microporous, analyte-sensitive organosilicate composition. The analyte-sensitive organosilicate composition provides an optical change in the film upon analyte exposure. | 2011-10-20 |