45th week of 2020 patent applcation highlights part 26 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20200347445 | METHOD OF RAPIDLY DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF NUCLEIC ACID TARGET MOLECULES - A room-temperature shelf-storable electrophoretic array for use in a method of rapidly detecting the presence of at least one nucleic acid target molecule, from among a multiplicity of pre-selected nucleic acid target molecules, in a solution, the electrophoretic array including a multiplicity of immobilized, mutually spaced and mutually electrically separated microgel deposits, each of the multiplicity of immobilized mutually spaced and mutually electrically separated microgel deposits containing materials suitable for performing rolling circle amplification and binding of at least one of the multiplicity of pre-selected nucleic acid target molecules, each of the microgel deposits containing at least the following elements pre-anchored therein: an RCA probe specific to of at least one of the multiplicity of pre-selected nucleic acid target molecules and at least one primer. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347446 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROCESSING NUCLEIC ACID MOLECULES - Provided herein are methods and systems for processing nucleic acid molecules in partitions. The nucleic acid molecules may be fragmented using restriction enzymes and barcoded in the partitions. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347447 | METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND KITS FOR DETECTING ALLELIC VARIANTS - In some embodiments, the present inventions relates generally to compositions, methods and kits for use in discriminating sequence variation between different alleles. More specifically, in some embodiments, the present invention provides for compositions, methods and kits for quantitating rare (e.g., mutant) allelic variants, such as SNPs, or nucleotide (NT) insertions or deletions, in samples comprising abundant (e.g., wild type) allelic variants with high specificity and selectivity. In particular, in some embodiments, the invention relates to a highly selective method for mutation detection referred to as competitive allele-specific TaqMan PCR (“cast-PCR”). | 2020-11-05 |
20200347448 | FUNCTIONAL METAGENOMICS - The present disclosure describes methods for identifying a microbe that modulates an activity of a target cell, a target virus, or an enzymatic reaction of a target substrate. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347449 | METHODS FOR DETERMINING SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL GENE EXPRESSION DYNAMICS DURING ADULT NEUROGENESIS IN SINGLE CELLS - Provided herein are methods of recovering single nuclei from a tissue sample comprising chopping or dounce homogenizing the tissue sample in a nuclear extraction buffer at 4° C. to produce a tissue homogenate; centrifuging the tissue homogenate to produce a nuclear pellet; resuspending the nuclear pellet in a nuclear resuspension buffer comprising bovine serum albumin, RNase inhibitor, and salts to produce a resuspension; and filtering the resuspension through a strainer, wherein the single nuclei are present in a supernatant passed through the strainer. The invention also provides a method of single cell sequencing comprising extracting nuclei from a population of cells under conditions that preserve a portion of the outer nuclear envelope and rough endoplasmic reticulum; sorting single nuclei into separate reaction vessels; extracting RNA from the single nuclei; generating a cDNA library, whereby gene expression data from single cells are obtained. The tissue sample may be fresh or frozen. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347450 | Parallel Polymer Sequencing Methods - The present invention relates to a method of sequencing a target polynucleotide by enzymatic and/or chemical means. The sequencing method includes a method for characterizing multiple alleles in a sample, a method for comparing polynucleotide sequence. The method involves analysing molecules as members of an array. Many target polynucleotides or many segments of a single target polynucleotide can be sequenced simultaneously. In a preferred embodiment the method involves analysing individual molecules within an array and base calls are based on the signals from two or more molecules. A method to prevent non-specific signal in sequencing is also provided. The invention is readily automated, both for small-scale and large-scale operation and relevant algorithms and the composition of kits and systems are provided. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347451 | METHODS AND APPARATUS THAT INCREASE SEQUENCING-BY-BINDING EFFICIENCY - A method of determining a nucleic acid sequence that includes steps of: (a) contacting a primed template nucleic acid with a series of mixtures for forming ternary complexes, wherein each of the mixtures includes a polymerase and nucleotide cognates for at least two different base types suspected of being present at the next template position of the template nucleic acid; (b) monitoring the next template position for ternary complexes formed by the series of mixtures, wherein a signal state indicates presence or absence of ternary complex formed at the next template position by each individual mixture, thereby determining a series of signal states that encodes a base call for the next template position; and (c) decoding the series of signal states to distinguish a correct base call for the next template position from an error in the base call. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347452 | METHOD FOR EVALUATING STATE OF UNDIFFERENTIATED CELL AND UTILIZATION THEREOF - A problem to be addressed is to provide a method that can evaluate the state of undifferentiated cells without destroying cells. The above problem is solved by providing a method for evaluating the state of undifferentiated cells. The method includes: measuring at least one miRNA selected from miR371, miR372, and miR373 in a liquid phase fraction of a liquid that contains undifferentiated cells; and evaluating a state of the undifferentiated cells on the basis of a measurement value of the miRNA. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347453 | ERGIC1 AS EPIGENETIC MARKER FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF IMMUNE CELLS, IN PARTICULAR MONOCYTIC MYELOID-DERIVED SUPPRESSOR CELLS (mMDSCs) - The present invention relates to a method, in particular an in vitro method, for identifying specific immune cells, in particular MDSCs, comprising analyzing a modification, preferably the methylation status,of at least one CpG position in the mammalian gene region for endoplasmatic reticulum-golgi intermediate compartment 1 (ERGIC1), wherein a demethylation or lack of methylation or modification of said gene region is indicative for an MDSC, when compared to a non-MDSC. The analyses according to the invention can identify specific sub-populations of MDSCs, namely monocytic MDSCs (m MDSCs) on an epigenetic level and distinguish them from all other cells in complex samples, such as, for example, other blood or immune cells. The present invention furthermore provides an improved method for quantifying m MDSCs, in particular in complex samples. The method can be performed without a step of purifying and/or enriching cells, preferably in whole blood and/or non-trypsinized tissue. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347454 | METHODS FOR SIMULTANEOUS AMPLIFICATION OF TARGET LOCI - The invention provides methods for simultaneously amplifying multiple nucleic acid regions of interest in one reaction volume as well as methods for selecting a library of primers for use in such amplification methods. The invention also provides library of primers with desirable characteristics, such as minimal formation of amplified primer dimers or other non-target amplicons. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347455 | Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma Biomarkers - Disclosed herein is a clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) biomarker set. Also disclosed herein is a detection system using the biomarker set disclosed herein, methods of determining whether a subject has or shows recurrence of clear cell renal cell carcinoma, method of determining whether a renal mass sample is benign or malignant, method of detecting response of a subject to systemic treatment, and a kit for carrying out the same. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347456 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTING AND MODULATING AN IMMUNOTHERAPY RESISTANCE GENE SIGNATURE IN CANCER - The subject matter disclosed herein is generally directed to detecting and modulating novel gene signatures for the treatment and prognosis of cancer. The novel gene signatures predict overall survival in cancer and can be targeted therapeutically. Specifically, disclosed is a resistance program identified by a comprehensive single-cell profiling study in melanoma patients, which was validated in two large validation cohorts. Using a large-scale in silico prediction, CDK4/6 inhibitors were identified as a class of drugs that may reverse this resistance program. These predictions were validated in melanoma cell lines, patient-derived co-culture models, and melanoma in vivo models, which show that the combination of abemaciclib and immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) overcome intrinsic drug resistance. The present invention provides for detecting an immunotherapy resistance signature and modulating the signature with CDK4/6 inhibition. Also provided is a novel phased immunotherapy and CDK4/6 inhibitor combination therapy regimen. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347457 | DIAGNOSIS AND/OR PROGNOSIS OF HER2-DEPENDENT CANCER USING ONE OR MORE MIRNA AS A BIOMARKER - This invention relates to a method for diagnosing and/or prognosticating HER2-dependent cancer in a subject, comprising a) measuring the amount of one or more miRNA selected from the group consisting of miRNA 429-3p, miRNA 29c-3p, miR-NA 29a-3p, miRNA 29b- 3p, miRNA 200a-3p, miRNA 200b-3p, miRNA 200c-3p, miRNA 141-3p, miRNA 15a-5p, miRNA 15b-5p, miRNA 16-5p, miRNA 424-5p, miRNA 497-5p, miRNA 615-3p, miRNA 451a-3p and miRNA 542-5p in a sample from the subject; b) comparing the amount of one or more miRNA measured in step a) to a reference value; c) finding a deviation or no deviation of the amount of one or more miRNA measured in step a) from the reference value; and d) attributing said finding of deviation or no deviation to a particular diagnosis and/or prognosis of HER2-dependent cancer in the subject. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347458 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING SENSITIVITY TO SGLT2 INHIBITOR AND SENSITIVITY MARKER FOR SGLT2 INHIBITOR - The object of the present invention is to provide a method for determining the sensitivity of a subject to an SGLT2 inhibitor, and a sensitivity marker for the SGLT2 inhibitor. The present invention provides a method for determining the sensitivity of a subject to an SGLT2 inhibitor, comprising measuring a biomarker in the biological sample of a subject, and determining the sensitivity of the subject to the SGLT2 inhibitor using the measured biomarker value as an indicator. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347459 | DNA METHYLATION BIOMARKERS FOR BLADDER CANCER - A method for the prediction, prognosis and/or diagnosis of bladder cancer or bladder cancer recurrence in a subject, the method includes: providing a test sample from the subject; measuring DNA methylation levels of at least a portion of two or more polynucleotides selected from the group consisting of HOXA9, SOX1, NPY, IRAK3, L1-MET, and ZO2 in the test sample; calculating a risk score based on the measured DNA methylation levels, comparing the calculated risk score to a cut-off value derived from a reference DNA methylation profile based on DNA methylation levels of the one or more biomarkers derived from a control group, members of which had bladder cancer; and based on the comparison calculated risk score to the cut-off value, determining at least one of: (1) whether bladder cancer has recurred; (2) whether there is likelihood that the bladder cancer will recur; and (3) whether the patient has bladder cancer. The one or more polynucleotides preferably comprise SOX1, IRAK3 and L1-MET. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347460 | METHODS OF PROGNOSIS IN HIGH-GRADE SEROUS OVARIAN CANCER - The present application mainly relates to a method for determining a prognosis for a subject diagnosed with high-grade serous ovarian cancer. The method comprises determining the prognosis based on activities of at least two cellular signaling pathways including a phosphatidylinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) pathway and a nuclear factor-kappa B (NFkB or NFκB) pathway in a sample of the subject. The present application also relates to a method for identifying a subject diagnosed with high-grade serous ovarian cancer that will be suitable for a PI3K pathway targeting therapy or an NFkB pathway targeting therapy. The method comprises identifying the subject based on activities of at least two cellular signaling pathways including a PI3K pathway and an NFkB pathway in a sample of the subject. The present application further relates to corresponding apparatuses, non-transitory storage media, computer programs and kits. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347461 | PHENOTYPIC AGE AND DNA METHYLATION BASED BIOMARKERS FOR LIFE EXPECTANCY AND MORBIDITY - Identifying reliable biomarkers of aging is a major goal in geroscience. While the first generation of epigenetic biomarkers of aging were developed using chronological age as a surrogate for biological age, we hypothesized that composite clinical measures of “phenotypic age”, may facilitate the development of a more powerful epigenetic biomarker of aging. Here we show that our newly developed epigenetic biomarker of aging “DNAm PhenoAge” strongly outperforms previous measure in regards to predictions for a variety of aging outcomes, including all-cause mortality, cancers, physical functioning, and, age-related dementia. It is also associated with Down syndrome, HIV infection, socioeconomic status, and various life style factors such as diet, exercise, and smoking. Overall, this single epigenetic biomarker of aging is able to capture risks for an array of diverse outcomes across multiple tissues and cells, and in moving forward, will facilitate the development of anti-aging interventions. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347462 | SELECTIVE MODULATION OF PROTEIN-PROTEIN INTERACTIONS - The present disclosure provides methods to identify peptides and small molecule moieties that are able to modulate protein-protein interactions (PPIs). Some moieties can disrupt specific PPIs within a complex, or disrupt variant-specific PPIs. Some moieties can alternatively bridge between two proteins in a protein-specific or a variant-specific manner. The methods described enable generation of compounds able to modulate PPI networks within cells with implications for drug development for pathological conditions. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347463 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO DETECT STEM CELL STRESS AND USES THEREOF - Systems and methods (S/M) to detect stress in stem cells are described. The S/M, including modified stem cells, assays and high throughput screens, can be used to identify compounds or other potential stressors that can negatively affect development potential. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347464 | PSMA-BASED MOLECULAR-GENETIC REPORTER SYSTEM - Methods, reporter gene constructs, and kits for using prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) as an imaging reporter to image a variety of cells and tissues are provided. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347465 | DETECTION OF SARS-COV-2 IN A PLURALITY OF BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - A method is for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in a plurality of biological samples of living beings and a kit is for carrying out the method. The method includes providing at least one biological sample of a first living being and at least one biological sample of at least a second living being. The samples from the first and second living beings are suspected of containing SARS-CoV-2 and/or SARS-CoV-2 derived material. At least an aliquot of each of the biological samples are pooled to obtain a pool sample. The pool sample is tested for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 and/or SARS-CoV-2 derived material. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347466 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTION OF ENTEROVIRUS D68 - The present disclosure is directed to improved methods and compositions for the detection of enterovirus D68. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347467 | IRONMAKING FEEDSTOCK - The present invention relates to an ironmaking feedstock comprising a solid CaFe | 2020-11-05 |
20200347468 | P PROCESS OF MAKING PIG IRON IN A BLAST FURNACE USING PELLETS CONTAINING THERMOPLASTIC AND CELLULOSIC MATERIALS - The invention relates to the use of pellets comprising one or more thermoplastic material(s) of more than 40%, based on the total dry weight of the pellets and one or more cellulosic material(s) of more than 20%, based on the total dry weight of the pellets, as a reducing agent in a process for making pig iron in a blast furnace. Said pellets can be provided in unground form, as a partial replacement of coke through the top of the blast furnace, or can be provided as reducing agent in the raceway in an amount of higher than 10 kg/ton iron. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347469 | HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL HAVING EXCELLENT LOW-YIELD-RATIO CHARACTERISTICS, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - A high-strength steel having excellent low-yield-ratio characteristics, according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises, by wt %, 0.06-0.12% of C, 0.2-0.5% of Si, 1.5-2.0% of Mn, 0.003-0.05% of Al, 0.01% or less of N, 0.02% or less of P, 0.003% or less of S, 0.05-0.5% of Cr, 0.05-0.5% of Mo, 0.01-0.05% of Nb, 0.0005-0.005% of Ca and the balance of Fe and other inevitable impurities, and comprises polygonal ferrite as a microstructure, wherein the area fraction of the polygonal ferrite is 10-30% and the average hardness of the polygonal ferrite can be 180 Hv or less. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347470 | HIGH FRICTION ROLLING OF THIN METAL STRIP - Described herein are thin metal strips having hot rolled exterior side surfaces characterized as being primarily or substantially free of all prior austenite grain boundaries, or at least primarily or substantially free of all prior austenite grain boundaries, and including elongated surface structure. As a result, because the prior austenite grain boundaries are not primarily or substantially present, all such prior austenite grain boundaries are not susceptible to grain boundary etching due to acid etching or pickling. In particular examples, the thin metal strips undergo hot rolling performed with a coefficient of friction equal to or greater than 0.20 with or without use of lubrication. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347471 | COLD ROLLED AND ANNEALED STEEL SHEET AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A cold-rolled and heat-treated steel sheet having a microstructure of, in surface fraction:
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20200347472 | Ductile Fuse for Special Concentrically Braced Frames and Related Methods - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a structural improvement in braced frame structures. An exemplary solution involves heat-treating a mid-section region of a steel brace, the steel brace comprising hollow structural sections tubing; after heat-treating the mid-section region, cooling the mid-section region of the steel brace; wherein the heat-treated steel brace has changed mechanical properties due to the heat-treatment, the changed mechanical properties including improved material ductility, work hardening ability, and notch toughness; and coupling the heat-treated steel brace to a gusset plate within a braced building frame structure without need of gusset plate reinforcement. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347473 | HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL SHEET AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - A high-strength steel sheet contains, in mass %, C: 0.07 to 0.14%, Si: 0.65 to 1.65%, Mn: 1.8 to 2.6%, P: 0.05% or less, S: 0.005% or less, Al: 0.08% or less, N: 0.0060% or less, Ti: 0.005 to 0.030%, B: 0.0002 to 0.0030%, and either or both of Cr: 0.01 to 0.40% and Mo: 0.01 to 0.50% and satisfies the expression (1); where: an average grain size of a ferrite phase is 1.5 μm or less; an area ratio of the ferrite phase is 2% or more and 15% or less; an area ratio of a tempered martensite phase is 75% or more and 96% or less; and a total length per unit area of an interface between an untempered martensite phase and the ferrite phase and an interface between the untempered martensite phase and the tempered martensite phase is 6.3×10 | 2020-11-05 |
20200347474 | STEEL SHEET HAVING EXCELLENT IMAGE CLARITY AFTER PAINTING AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - Provided is a steel sheet having excellent image clarity after painting, including: carbon (C): 0.001% to 0.03%, silicon (Si): 0.001% to 0.35%,manganese (Mn): 0.05% to 2.2%, phosphorus (P): 0.003% to 0.1%, sulfur (S): 0.001% or 0.025%, aluminum (Al): 0.01%to 0.1%, nitrogen (N): 0.001% to 0.007%, and a remainder of iron (Fe) and inevitable impurities. The microstructure of the steel sheet mainly is ferrite phases. An R-cube texture of a surface layer of the steel sheet is 5% or less by area %. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347475 | FERRITIC STAINLESS STEEL SHEET AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention provides a ferritic stainless steel sheet and a method for manufacturing the same. A ferritic stainless steel sheet has a composition containing C: 0.001 to 0.020%, Si: 0.05 to 0.35%, Mn: 0.05 to 1.00%, P: 0.04% or less, S: 0.01% or less, Al: 0.001 to 0.300%, Cr: 10.0 to 13.0%, Ni: 0.75 to 1.50%, Ti: 0.05 to 0.35%, and N: 0.001 to 0.020%, with the balance being Fe and inevitable impurities, in which γ | 2020-11-05 |
20200347476 | HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL SHEET HAVING EXCELLENT PROCESSABILITY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - Provided is a high-strength steel sheet having a tensile strength of 780 MPa or higher. The high-strength steel sheet has a low yield ratio and excellent ductility (El) and strain hardening exponent (n) and thus has enhanced processability. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347477 | Method for Producing a High Strength Coated Steel Sheet having Improved Strength, Ductility and Formability - A method is for producing a high strength coated steel sheet having a yield stress YS>800 MPa, a tensile strength TS>1180 MPa, and improved formability and ductility. The steel contains: 15%≤C≤0.25%, 1.2%≤Si≤1.8%, 2%≤Mn≤2.4%, 0.1%≤Cr≤0.25%, Al≤0.5%, the remainder being Fe and unavoidable impurities. The sheet is annealed at a temperature higher than Ac3 and lower than 1000° C. for a time of more than 30 s, then quenched by cooling it to a quenching temperature QT between 250° C. and 350° C., to obtain a structure consisting of at least 60% of martensite and a sufficient austenite content such that the final structure contains 3% to 15% of residual austenite and 85% to 97% of martensite and bainite without ferrite, then heated to a partitioning temperature PT between 430° C. and 480° C. and maintained at this temperature for a partitioning time Pt between 10 s and 90 s, then hot dip coated and cooled to the room temperature. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347478 | HIGH STRENGTH STEEL PLATE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - A high strength steel plate according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes, by weight: 0.05 to 0.20% of C, 0.15 to 0.55% of Si, 0.9 to 1.75% of Mn, 0.001 to 0.05% of Al, 0.03% or less of P, 0.03% or less of S, 0.05 to 0.3% of Cr, 0.05 to 0.6% of Ni, 0.005 to 0.35% of Cu, 0.05 to 0.2% of Mo, 0.005 to 0.07% of V, 0.005 to 0.04% of Nb, 0.0005 to 0.005% of Ca, 0.005 to 0.025% of Ti, 0.002 to 0.006% of N, less than 0.0005% of B, and a balance of Fe, with inevitable impurities, satisfies relationships of Cu+Ni+Cr+Mo: 1.5% or less, Cr+Mo: 0.4% or less, V+Nb: 0.1% or less, and Ca/S: 1.0 or higher, and includes a combined structure of tempered martensite and tempered bainite as a microstructure. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347479 | HIGH-STRENGTH ELECTROGALVANNEALED STEEL SHEET AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided are a high-strength electrogalvannealed steel sheet that has a TS of 780 MPa or higher and a method for manufacturing the high-strength electrogalvannealed steel sheet. The high-strength electrogalvannealed steel sheet has a composition including, in terms of % by mass, C: 0.030% or more and 0.250% or less, Si: 0.01% or more and 3.00% or less, Mn: 1.00% or more and 10.00% or less, P: 0.001% or more and 0.100% or less, and S: 0.0001% or more and 0.0200% or less, with the balance being Fe and unavoidable impurities. The steel sheet has an electrogalvannealed coating layer on a surface thereof. The electrogalvannealed coating layer has an Fe content of 8.0% to 15.0%. The steel sheet has a tensile strength of 780 MPa or higher. The steel sheet has a diffusible hydrogen content of 0.2 wt. ppm or less. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347480 | STEEL REINFORCING BAR AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR - A steel reinforcing bar contains 0.06 wt % to 0.11 wt % carbon, more than 0 and not more than 0.25 wt % silicon, 0.8 wt % or more and less than 2.0 wt % manganese, more than 0 and not more than 0.01 wt % phosphorus, more than 0 and not more than 0.01 wt % sulfur, 0.01 to 0.03 wt % aluminum, 0.50 to 1.00 wt % nickel, 0.027 to 0.125 wt % molybdenum, more than 0 and not more than 0.25 wt % chromium, more than 0 and not more than 0.28 wt % copper, more than 0 and not more than 0.01 wt % nitrogen, and the remainder being iron and unavoidable impurities. The reinforcing bar has a surface layer and a core. The surface layer has a hardened layer of tempered martensite, and the core has a mixed structure of bainite, ferrite and pearlite. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347481 | CHEMICAL PROCESS FOR THE RECOVERY OF ALKALINE AND ZINC-CARBON BATTERY COMPONENTS - A process is described for the recovery of the chemical components of the “black paste” resulting from the opening of dead alkaline and zinc-carbon batteries. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347482 | Green metal composite material - The invention provides a green metal composite material, which is prepared by the following method: Provide Mg, Mo, Al, Ni, and Ti powders; weigh the Mg, Mo, Al, Ni, and Ti powders; and perform the first ball milling on the Mg, Mo, Al, Ni, and Ti powders; perform vacuum melting to obtain a Mg-based alloy ingots; crush the Mg-based alloy ingots; provide carbon nano tubes and graphene powders; and perform surface modification; mix well the crushed Mg-based alloy ingots and the surface modified carbon nano tubes and the graphene powders, and perform a second ball milling to obtain a second mixed powder; then perform a first heat treatment to obtain a third mixed powder, then perform a second hot pressed sintering. The process technology of this invention solves the problems of poor compatibility, easy to be segregated and unstable property of the non-metallic particles and metallic matrix. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347483 | TITANIUM ALLOY - According to one embodiment, an alpha-beta titanium alloy comprises, in weight percentages: an aluminum equivalency in the range of about 6.7 to 10.0; a molybdenum equivalency in the range of 0 to 5.0; at least 2.1 vanadium; 0.3 to 5.0 cobalt; titanium; and incidental impurities. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347484 | TITANIUM ALLOY MATERIAL - A titanium alloy material contains: in mass %, Cu: 0.7% to 1.4%; Sn: 0.5% to 1.5%; Si: 0.10% to 0.45%; Nb: 0.05% to 0.50%; Fe: 0.00% to 0.08%; O: 0.00% to 0.08%; and the balance composed of Ti and impurities, in which in a structure, an area fraction of an α phase is 96.0% or more and an area fraction of an intermetallic compound is 1.0% or more, and an average crystal grain size of the α phase is 10 μm or more and 100 μm or less and an average grain size of the intermetallic compound is 0.1 to 3.0 μm. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347485 | QUASICRYSTALLINE MATERIAL AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE APPLYING THE SAME - A quasicrystalline material and a semiconductor device to which the quasicrystalline material is applied are disclosed. A quasicrystalline material is based on a quasicrystalline element having one or more axis of symmetry (e.g., a 2-fold axis, a 3-fold axis, a 5-fold axis, or a higher fold axes of symmetry). The quasicrystalline material is capable of phase changes between a quasicrystalline phase and an approximant crystalline phase having a further regular atom arrangement than the quasicrystalline phase. The quasicrystalline material that may be used as a phase change material and may be applied to a phase change layer of a semiconductor device. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347486 | HIGH-STRENGTH AUSTENITE-BASED HIGH-MANGANESE STEEL MATERIAL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR SAME - A high-strength austenite-based high-manganese steel material and a manufacturing method for the same, the steel material comprising: manganese (Mn): 20 to 23 wt %, carbon (C): 0.3 to 0.5 wt %, silicon (Si): 0.05 to 0.50 wt %, phosphorus (P): 0.03 wt % or less, sulfur (S): 0.005 wt % or less, aluminum (Al): 0.050 wt % or less, chromium (Cr): 2.5 wt % or less, boron (B): 0.0005 to 0.01 wt %, nitrogen (N): 0.03 wt % or less, and a balance of iron (Fe) and other inevitable impurities, wherein stacked defect energy (SFE) represented by the following relationship 1 is 3.05 mJ/m | 2020-11-05 |
20200347487 | CRYOGENIC STEEL PLATE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - Provided are a cryogenic steel plate and a method for manufacturing the same, the cryogenic steel plate comprising, in wt %, 0.04 to 0.08% carbon (C), 8.9 to 9.3% nickel (Ni), 0.6 to 0.7% manganese (Mn), and 0.2 to 0.3% silicon (Si), and 50 ppm or less of P, 10 ppm or less of S, and the remainder in iron (Fe) and various unavoidable impurities, and the microstructure at a ¼t location of the steel plate, where t is a thickness of the steel plate, comprising, in % surface area, 10% or more of tempered bainite, 10% or less of residual austenite, and the remainder of tempered martensite. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347488 | Fe-Cr-Ni ALLOY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - Ti, N, Al, Mg, and Ca concentrations are controlled in order to prevent aggregation of TiN inclusions. Furthermore, not only is a Fe—Cr—Ni alloy having superior surface property provided, but also a method is proposed in which the Fe—Cr—Ni alloy is produced at low cost using commonly used equipment. The Fe—Cr—Ni alloy includes C≤0.05%, Si: 0.1 to 0.8%, Mn: 0.2 to 0.8%, P≤0.03%, S≤0.001%, Ni:16 to 35%, Cr: 18 to 25%, Al: 0.2 to 0.4%, Ti: 0.25 to 0.4%, N≤0.016%, Mg: 0.0015 to 0.008%, Ca≤0.005%, O: 0.0002 to 0.005%, freely selected Mo: 0.5 to 2.5% in mass % and Fe and inevitable impurities as the remainder, wherein Ti and N satisfy % N×% Ti≤0.0045 and the number of TiN inclusions not smaller than 5 μm is 20 to 200 pieces/cm | 2020-11-05 |
20200347489 | AL PLATED WELDED PIPE FOR HARDENING USE AND AL PLATED HOLLOW MEMBER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - An Al plated electric resistance welded steel pipe for hardening use suppressing the formation of scale to the inside of the plating layer while performing hot forming and an Al plated hollow member using that Al plated electric resistance welded steel pipe, wherein the Al plated electric resistance welded steel pipe for hardening use is comprised of a base material made of a tubular steel plate and having a predetermined chemical composition and an electric resistance welded zone provided at a seam portion of the steel plate and extending in a longitudinal direction of the steel plate, the base material is further provided with an intermetallic compound layer positioned on the surface of the steel plate and including an Al-Fe-Si-based intermetallic compound and an Al plating layer positioned on the surface of the intermetallic compound layer and containing Al and Si, and 70×X/D≤Y/t≤30 is satisfied, wherein X (μm) is a thickness of the intermetallic compound layer, Y (μm) is a thickness of the Al plating layer, t (mm) is a pipe thickness of the steel pipe, and D (mm) is an outside diameter of the steel pipe. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347490 | METAL SURFACE PROTECTIVE LAYER AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - The disclosure provides a metal surface protective layer and a preparation method thereof. The metal surface protective layer comprises an organic medium layer, a metal coating layer and a transparent powder layer from inside to outside, wherein the organic medium layer is formed by spraying organic medium powder onto the surface of metal to be treated, the metal coating layer is formed by performing magnetron sputtering PVD plating on the organic medium layer, the organic medium layer is subjected to surface activation and cleaning treatment before the magnetron sputtering PVD plating, and the transparent powder layer is formed by spraying transparent powder onto the metal coating layer. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347491 | TARGET STRUCTURE OF PHYSICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION - A sputtering target structure includes a body having a first side and an opposing second side. A first sputtering target is coupled to the first side of the body. The first sputtering target includes a first material. A second sputtering target is coupled to the second side of the body. The second sputtering target includes a second material. A rotation mechanism is coupled to the body and is configured to allow rotation of the body from a first orientation to a second orientation. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347492 | ALUMINUM PHYSICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION FOR THE COSMETIC FINISHING OF RECYCLED ALUMINUM ALLOYS - A method of forming a surface coating on a component of an electronic device can include depositing an aluminum layer including at least about 0.05 weight percent (wt %) of a grain refiner on a surface of the component by a physical vapor deposition process, and anodizing the aluminum layer to form an anodized aluminum oxide layer having a L* value greater than about 85 in the CIELAB color space. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347493 | Reverse Selective Deposition - Methods for selectively depositing on non-metallic surfaces are disclosed. Some embodiments of the disclosure utilize a blocking compound to form a blocking layer on metallic surfaces. Deposition is performed to selectively deposit on the unblocked non-metallic surfaces. Some embodiments of the disclosure relate to methods of forming metallic vias with decreased resistance. Some embodiments utilize an unsaturated hydrocarbon as a blocking compound. Some embodiments utilize a triazole as a blocking compound. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347494 | METAL CHALCOGENIDE FILM AND METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided are a metal chalcogenide thin film and a method and device for manufacturing the same. The metal chalcogenide thin film includes a transition metal element and a chalcogen element, and at least one of the transition metal element and the chalcogen element having a composition gradient along the surface of the metal chalcogenide thin film, the composition gradient being an in-plane composition gradient. The metal chalcogenide thin film may be prepared by using a manufacturing method including providing a transition metal precursor and a chalcogen precursor on a substrate by using a confined reaction space in such a manner that at least one of the transition metal precursor and the chalcogen precursor forms a concentration gradient according to a position on the surface of the substrate; and heat-treating the substrate. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347495 | Wire Grid Polarizer with Multi-Layer Silane Conformal Coating - A method of vapor depositing a silane chemical onto a wire grid polarizer can include introducing a silane chemical and water into a chamber where the wire grid polarizer is located. The silane chemical and the water can be in a gaseous phase in the chamber. The silane chemical and the water can be maintained simultaneously in the gaseous phase in the chamber for period of time. The silane chemical and the water can react to form a (R | 2020-11-05 |
20200347496 | FABRICATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF CeO2-TiO2 THIN FILM ELECTRODES - A simple, one-step method for producing a homogenous CeO | 2020-11-05 |
20200347497 | EX SITU COATING OF CHAMBER COMPONENTS FOR SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING - Forming a protective coating ex situ in an atomic layer deposition process to coat one or more chamber components subsequently installed in a reaction chamber provides a number of benefits over more conventional coating methods such as in situ deposition of an undercoat. In certain cases the protective coating may have a particular composition such as aluminum oxide, aluminum fluoride, aluminum nitride, yttrium oxide, and/or yttrium fluoride. The protective coating may help reduce contamination on wafers processed using the coated chamber component. Further, the protective coating may act to stabilize the processing conditions within the reaction chamber, thereby achieving very stable/uniform processing results over the course of processing many batches of wafers, and minimizing radical loss. Also described are a number of techniques that may be used to restore the protective coating after the coated chamber component is used to process semiconductor wafers. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347498 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM - A technique capable of exhausting a process gas in a wide pressure range includes a substrate processing apparatus including: a process chamber; a gas supply system configured to supply a process gas containing a compound capable of reacting with a metal; and a gas exhaust system configured to exhaust an inner atmosphere of the process chamber, wherein the gas exhaust system includes: a common exhaust piping; a first exhaust piping made of a resin incapable of reacting with the compound and whose one end is connected to the common exhaust piping via a first valve and the other end is connected to a first exhauster; and a second exhaust piping made of the metal and whose one end is connected to the common exhaust piping via a second valve and the other end is connected to a second exhauster. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347499 | LARGE-AREA HIGH-DENSITY PLASMA PROCESSING CHAMBER FOR FLAT PANEL DISPLAYS - Embodiments described herein provide a lid assembly of a chamber for independent control of plasma density and gas distribution within the interior volume of the chamber. The lid assembly includes a plasma generation system and a gas distribution assembly. The plasma generation system includes a plurality of dielectric plates having a bottom surface oriented with respect to vacuum pressure and a top surface operable to be oriented with respect to atmospheric pressure. One or more coils are positioned on or over the plurality of dielectric plates. The gas distribution assembly includes a first diffuser and a second diffuser. The first diffuser includes a plurality of first channels intersecting a plurality of second channels of the second diffuser. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347500 | DEVICE FOR CONVEYING A GAS INTO A CHEMICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION REACTOR - The present invention concerns a gas circulation device ( | 2020-11-05 |
20200347501 | FABRICATION OF PHOTOACTIVE CaTiO3-TiO2 COMPOSITE THIN FILM ELECTRODES VIA SINGLE STEP AACVD | 2020-11-05 |
20200347502 | Nickel Phosphide Catalysts for Direct Electrochemical CO2 Reduction to Hydrocarbons - Disclosed are cathodes comprising a conductive support substrate having an electrocatalyst coating containing nickel phosphide nanoparticles. The conductive support substrate is capable of incorporating a material to be reduced, such as CO | 2020-11-05 |
20200347503 | COMPOSITION FOR COBALT ELECTROPLATING COMPRISING LEVELING AGENT - A cobalt electrodeposition composition comprising cobalt ions, and particular leveling agents comprising X | 2020-11-05 |
20200347504 | PLATING COMPOSITIONS FOR ELECTROLYTIC COPPER DEPOSITION, ITS USE AND A METHOD FOR ELECTROLYTICALLY DEPOSITING A COPPER OR COPPER ALLOY LAYER ONTO AT LEAST ONE SURFACE OF A SUBSTRATE - The present invention relates to a plating composition for electrolytic copper deposition, comprising copper ions, halide ions and at least one acid, at least one benzothiazole compound, at least one phenazine dye and at least one ethanediamine derivative. The present invention further concerns the use of above plating composition and a method for electrolytically depositing a copper or copper alloy layer onto at least one surface of a substrate. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347505 | ELECTROPLATING OF SELECTIVE SURFACES FOR CONCENTRATING SOLAR COLLECTORS - Method of manufacturing a spectrally selective surface. The method comprises cleaning an outside of a tubular substrate, e.g. by sonicating in acetone, polishing the cleaned outside, and depositing a Co—Cr coating on the polished outside, i.e. the tubular substrate's outside. The Co—Cr coating comprises Co(II) compounds and Cr(III) compounds but no Cr(VI) compounds. By applying a DES electrolyte Cr(III)-ions may be solved in the electrolyte such that a receiver tube arranged in the electrolyte may become coated with a selective Co—Cr coating from Cr(III)-ions, where the optical characteristics regarding absorptance and emittance for the resulting receiver tube are comparable or surpasses traditional black chrome. Thereby use of harmful hexavalent chrome could be avoided, which may achieve more healthy and environmental friendly conditions. Particularly, no harmful Cr(VI)-ions or rest substances comprising them will contaminate ambient air or need to be handled or disposed. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347506 | COATING FOR INTERNAL SURFACES OF AN AIRFOIL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - Disclosed herein is a method of coating, comprising providing an article having an internal passage therein to be coated; electrolytically applying a first layer that comprises chromium or a chromium alloy onto a surface of the internal passage; electrolytically applying a second layer comprising aluminum or an aluminum alloy onto the first layer; and heat treating the article to promote interdiffusion between the first layer and the second layer. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347507 | PHOTODEFINED APERTURE PLATE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - In one embodiment, a method for manufacturing an aperture plate includes depositing a releasable seed layer above a substrate, applying a first patterned photolithography mask above the releasable seed layer, the first patterned photolithography mask having a negative pattern to a desired aperture pattern, electroplating a first material above the exposed portions of the releasable seed layer and defined by the first mask, applying a second photolithography mask above the first material, the second photolithography mask having a negative pattern to a first cavity, electroplating a second material above the exposed portions of the first material and defined by the second mask, removing both masks, and etching the releasable seed layer to release the first material and the second material. The first and second material form an aperture plate for use in aerosolizing a liquid. Other aperture plates and methods of producing aperture plates are described according to other embodiments. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347508 | Solar Thermoplasmonic Nanofurnaces and Method for Making and Using Same - Titanium nitride (TiN) nanofurnaces are fabricated in a method that involves anodization of a titanium (Ti) foil to form TiO | 2020-11-05 |
20200347509 | INSULATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DEPOSITING INSULATION SYSTEMS - This present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods of electrophoretic deposition (EPD) techniques for use in insulation systems at least partially encapsulating a semiconductor device, a conductive component and a substrate, such as insulation systems of semiconductor devices, busbars, or the like. Insulation systems formed using EPD processes may be designed to have a dielectric constant that decreases in a direction away from a substrate of the insulation system. This may improve insulation technologies since depositing coatings with sequentially arranged dielectric constants may improve resistance of the insulation system to high temperature, high electric fields, or the like. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347510 | METHOD FOR MEASURING CONCENTRATIONS OF METAL ION IN ELECTRODEPOSITION SOLUTIONS - Provided herein is a method for measuring a concentration of a metal ion in an electrodeposition solution. The method of the present disclosure can substantially reduce the interference of organic additives and different electrode conditions on voltammetric metal ion concentration measurements. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347511 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING SILICON CARBIDE SINGLE CRYSTAL - A 4H-SiC single crystal having good morphology while preventing heterogeneous polymorphs from being mixed in regardless of the presence or absence of doping in growing a 4H-SiC single crystal by the TSSG method is obtained. When the off-angle on the grown crystal in a method for producing a SiC single crystal by a TSSG method is set to 60 to 68°, heterogeneous polymorphs are less likely to be mixed in during the growth of 4H-SiC single crystal, and if, during that period, a meltback method is used to smooth the surface of the seed crystal and then grow the crystal, it is possible to obtain a grown crystal having good morphology. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347512 | SPINCOATING EPITAXIAL FILMS - A process for forming an epitaxial film comprising spinning a substrate having an ordered crystal structure; heating the substrate during spinning to a temperature between 70° C. and 150° C.; dripping epitaxial film precursor solution onto the spinning substrate, where the precursor solution comprises inorganic film precursor material in a solvent; and continuing the heating and spinning to remove the solvent and epitaxially grow the epitaxial film on the substrate. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347513 | EPITAXIAL WAFER PROCESSING METHOD - This application provides an epitaxial wafer processing method, the processing method comprises providing an epitaxial wafer; measuring the flatness of the epitaxial wafer; performing vapor phase etching for the epitaxial wafer not meet the standard; growing epitaxial layer on the epitaxial wafer after the vapor phase etching. Compared with the traditional polishing rework process, the vapor phase etching for the epitaxial wafer of this application is much simpler and faster, therefore it can improve the production yield. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347514 | Cleaning Method and Laminate of Aluminum Nitride Single-Crystal Substrate - A method for effectively removing minute impurities of 1 μm or less in size that are present on a surface of an aluminum nitride single-crystal substrate without etching the surface includes scrubbing a surface of an aluminum nitride single-crystal substrate using a polymer compound material having lower hardness than an aluminum nitride single crystal, and an alkali aqueous solution having 0.01-1 mass % concentration of potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide, the alkali aqueous solution being absorbed in the polymer compound material. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347515 | SYNTHETIC DIAMOND MATERIAL - A synthetic diamond material comprises a surface, wherein the surface comprises a first surface region comprising a first concentration of quantum spin defects. A second surface region has a predetermined area and is located adjacent to the first surface region, the second region comprising a second concentration of quantum spin defects. The first concentration of quantum spin defects is at least ten times greater than the second concentration of quantum spin defects, and at least one of the first or second surface regions comprises chemical vapour deposition, CVD, synthetic diamond. A method of producing the synthetic diamond material is also disclosed. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347516 | FE-CO-AL ALLOY MAGNETIC THIN FILM - An Fe—Co—Al alloy magnetic thin film contains, in terms of atomic ratio, 20% to 30% Co and 1.5% to 2.5% Al. The Fe—Co—Al alloy magnetic thin film has a crystallographic orientation such that the (100) plane is parallel to a substrate surface and the <100> direction is perpendicular to the substrate surface. The Fe—Co—Al alloy magnetic thin film has good magnetic properties, that is, a magnetization of 1440 emu/cc or more, a coercive force of less than 100 Oe, a damping factor of less than 0.01, and an FMR linewidth ΔH at 30 GHz of less than 70 Oe. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347517 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING PHOTONIC CRYSTALS - A method of making a liquid dispersion for the manufacture of a photonic crystal. The method comprises dispersing monodispersed spheres in a liquid to form a liquid dispersion, and subjecting the liquid dispersion to an ultrasonic treatment. Ammonia solution may also be added to the liquid dispersion. The ultrasound treatment breaks up agglomerations of monodispersed spheres, and the resulting photonic crystal made using the dispersion is more highly ordered and hence of higher quality. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347518 | METHOD OF PRODUCING METAL OXIDES WITH INCREASED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY - A method for increasing the conductivity of a metal oxide with crystal structure belonging to the 4/m | 2020-11-05 |
20200347519 | PARTICLE-FILLED FIBER AND ARTICLES FORMED FROM THE SAME - A non-woven fiber article for use in a food, medical, or pharmaceutical production environment including a melt-spun polymer fiber is provided having a cross-section and a length and a detectable particulate present in an amount of 20 to 80 weight percent loadings of metal or 10 to 80 weight percent loadings of radiopaque particles to render the polymer fiber detectable by magnetic or X-ray detection, alone or in combination with a secondary functional particulate distributed with the polymer fiber to render the polymer fiber chemically responsive to a chemical reactant, change in pH or temperature. The detectable particulate and the secondary functional particulate are each independently present in a core, a sheath, or both portions of polymer matrix. A process of detecting a fabric made from such a fiber. The fabric article passes through detector. A signal is collected from the detector indicative of the presence of the fabric article. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347520 | METHOD OF REUSING A TEXTILE MATERIAL WHICH COMPRISES CELLULOSE - Method of recycling a textile material which comprises cellulose for manufacturing regenerated cellulosic molded bodies, wherein in the method the textile material is comminuted, at least a part of non-fiber-constituents of the comminuted textile material is separated from fiber-constituents of the comminuted textile material, at least a part of non-cellulosic fibers of the fiber-constituents is mechanically separated from cellulosic fibers of the fiber-constituents, at least a further part of the non-cellulosic fibers is chemically separated from the cellulosic fibers, and the molded bodies are generated based on the cellulosic fibers after mechanically separating and chemically separating. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347521 | PROCESS FOR SPINNING AND/OR TWISTING YARNS, MACHINE FOR SPINNING AND/OR TWISTING YARNS AND METHOD TO TRANSFORM A MACHINE FOR SPINNING AND/OR TWISTING YARNS - A process of yarn spinning and/or twisting, in which a yarn runs between a yarn feeding means ( | 2020-11-05 |
20200347522 | REINFORCING FIBER BUNDLE - A reinforcing fiber bundle is a continuous reinforcing fiber bundle having a length of at least 1 m and is characterized by the number of monofilaments per unit width being at most 1,600/mm and the average number of fibers in the bundle being at most 1,000 in a region (I), and the drape level found in a region (II) being 120-240 mm. The continuous reinforcing fiber bundle has a length of at least 1 m and is characterized by the adhesion amount of a sizing agent (I) in the region (I) being 0.5-10% by weight and the drape level found in the region (II) being 120-240 mm. The continuous reinforcing fiber bundle has superior mechanical properties, formability into complex shapes, and continuous producibility. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347523 | KNITTING YARN AND METHOD OF FORMING KNITTED PRODUCT - A knitting yarn for manually forming a knitted product without tools includes a thread having a length dimension extending along an axis (A); a plurality of loops affixed to or formed with the thread by extending outwardly of the thread; and each of the plurality of loops defining an interior space adapted to receive another loop of the plurality of loops. The plurality of loops includes a first loop set mainly extending outwardly along +y axis and a second loop set extending along −y axis; and, the first loop set is essentially symmetrical to the second loop set around the symmetry axis (A). A method of manually forming a knitted product by using the knitting yarn; and the knitted product obtained thereof. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347524 | HIGH-BRIGHTNESS LUMINESCENT YARN AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A luminescent yarn and a manufacturing method thereof. The luminescent yarn is a multilayered structure, a cross-section of the yarn includes a main body and at least one luminescent surface layer having multiple luminescent particles and positioned on at least one surface of the main body. Accordingly, the luminescent surface layer is positioned on the surface of the luminescent yarn to directly absorb energy and emit luminescence, whereby the luminescent yarn has better luminance and longer luminescence-emitting time. The manufacturing method of the luminescent yarn includes steps of: manufacturing a film material, the film material having a substrate material and at least one luminescent layer disposed on at least one surface of the substrate material; and cutting the film material to form the luminescent yarn. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347525 | ACTUATOR DEVICE, ACTUATOR BAND, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ACTUATOR BAND - The present disclosure provides an actuator device having a large ratio of contraction ratio to initial tension. The actuator device according to the present disclosure comprises an actuator band and a control device. The actuator band is formed by braiding, knitting, or weaving a plurality of actuator single wires. The plurality of the actuator single wires each comprise an actuator wire and a mesh-shaped heating element which covers a side surface of the actuator wire. The actuator wire is formed of a polymer fiber. The fiber is twisted around the long axis thereof and folded so as to have a cylindrical coil shape. The control device is configured to supply electric power for heating the mesh-shaped heating element. The actuator band is heated to be contracted along the longitudinal direction thereof. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347526 | TWISTED YARN, OPENED YARN, CARBON FIBER-COVERED TWISTED YARN, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THESE - The present invention relates to twisted yarn obtained by twisting a plurality of carbon fiber resins which are slit from a carbon fiber resin tape in which adhesive, alumina sol, and potassium persulfate permeate between a plurality of the carbon fibers spread flatly. An open yarn is obtained by S-twisting and Z-twisting covering yarn around the periphery of the twisted yarn. A carbon fiber covered twisted yarn is obtained by winding the twisted yarn around the periphery of a core material. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347527 | COMPOSITE CORE YARN, ARTICLE OF CLOTHING COMPRISING A COMPOSITE CORE YARN, METHOD FOR PRODUCING A COMPOSITE CORE YARN AND USE OF A COMPOSITE CORE YARN - The present invention provides a composite core yarn comprising at least two conductive filaments as a core and a cover layer which encapsulates the core. For providing an adaptable composite core yarn, the cover layer comprises staple fibers. A woven fabric comprising the composite core yarn as well as an article of clothing comprising the composite core yarn is provided together with a method of producing the composite core yarn and a description of different utilizations of the composite core yarn in different applications is likewise provided. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347528 | Protective Fabric And Process Of Manufacturing Same - A fabric for use in arc and flame protection, and a process for producing a fire resistant fabric are provided. The fabric is comprised of at least 70 weight percent (wt %) aramid fiber; less than 40 wt % modacrylic; 8 wt % nylon; and 2 wt % anti-static. The process comprises shredding recycled fire resistant garments into fibers; creating yarn from the shredded fibers; weaving the yarn into fabric; and knitting the yarn to produce new garments. The fabric may be used to produce fire-resistant garments worn by workers in many industries such as the oil and gas. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347529 | WOVEN PRODUCTS - Disclosed is a woven product adapted to be used as a primary backing layer for a surface, ground or floor covering comprising artificial or synthetic grass or turf. The woven product comprises at least a first woven layer and a second woven layer, wherein the first and second woven layers are interwoven, the first woven layer comprises a plurality of warp tapes/threads and a plurality of weft tapes/threads, the warp tapes/threads and the weft tapes/threads of the first woven layer being substantially perpendicular to one another. The second woven layer comprises a plurality of warp tapes/threads and a plurality of weft tapes/threads, the warp tapes/threads and the weft tapes/threads of the second woven layer being substantially perpendicular to one another. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347530 | COMPRESSIVE KNITTED FABRIC WITH ADHESIVE EFFECT - The invention relates to a compressive knitted fabric consisting of at least one stitch-forming basic knitting thread, at least one inserted and/or knitted elastic weft thread and at least one plush thread plaited, at least partially, onto the basic knitting thread and forming plush loops, wherein the at least one plush thread is an adhesive thread in order to give the compressive knitted fabric an anti-slip effect. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347531 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING RESPIRATION IN A BIOSENSING GARMENT - Embodiments described herein relate generally to biosensing garments, and in particular, to systems and methods for monitoring respiration in a biosensing garment, whereby an improved integration of the respiration monitoring circuit into the garment is achieved, resulting in improved signal quality and durability. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes an elongate member having a longitudinal axis and configured to be stretchable along its longitudinal axis. The elongate member includes a plurality of elastic members (e.g., a first elastic member, a second elastic member, and a third elastic member) that extend along the longitudinal axis. A conductive member is coupled to the first, second and third members, and forms a “curved” pattern along the longitudinal axis of the elongate member. The conductive member is configured to change from a first configuration to a second configuration as the elongate member stretches along its longitudinal axis. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347532 | Melt-Blown Non-Woven Filter Material - The invention provides a melt-blown non-woven filter material, which is prepared by the following method: provide a polylactic acid raw material; dissolve the polylactic acid raw material into a DMF solvent; the polylactic acid electrospinning layer is prepared by electrospinning method using polylactic acid spinning solution as raw material; provide polylactic acid raw material again and provide polyphenylene sulfide raw material; and perform surface treatment. Polylactic acid raw material, polyphenylene sulfide raw material, nano-titania powder are mixed well with the processing assistant to obtain a mixture; the mixture is extruded into modified polylactic acid particles; then a modified polylactic acid melt-blown fiber layer is formed on the polylactic acid electrospinning layer by using the melt-blown method. The invention innovatively implements loading nano-titania particles into the synthetic fiber, which makes the fiber material presented in this invention not only have filtering effects, but also have photocatalytic ability. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347533 | NONWOVEN WEBS WITH ONE OR MORE REPEAT UNITS - A nonwoven web for an absorbent article is provided. The nonwoven web includes a first surface and a second surface. The nonwoven web includes a repeat unit comprising a visually discernible pattern of three-dimensional features on the first surface or the second surface. The three-dimensional features comprise one or more first regions and a plurality of second regions. The one or more first regions are different than the plurality of second regions. The one or more first regions comprise a plurality of substantially linear segments. A first group of the plurality of substantially linear segments intersects with a second group of the plurality of substantially linear segments at angles of intersection. The angles of intersection are in the range of about 70 degrees to about 110 degrees. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347534 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM FOR STITCHING - Presented are a method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium for stitching. The method includes sensing, by a first sensor, a movement of a work piece relative to a sewing head. The method further includes sensing, by a second sensor, a movement of the work piece relative to the sewing head. The method includes determining, by a processor, a translational and rotational movement of the work piece relative to the sewing head based on the sensed movement of the first sensor and the second sensor. The method also includes altering, by the processor, a speed of a reciprocating needle in response to the determined translational and rotational movement. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347535 | WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine is disclosed. The washing machine include a first housing, a second housing arranged above the first housing, a first tub covered by the first housing, a second tub covered by the second housing, and a first detergent supplier arranged to supply a detergent to the first tub, a second detergent supplier having a first supply assembly arranged to supply a detergent to the second tub by siphonage when water for laundry is being supplied, wherein the first supply assembly comprises a first valve device arranged in a detergent supply path, in which a detergent is moved to the second tub, for preventing water for laundry from flowing backwards by buoyancy. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347536 | USER-INTERFACE SYSTEM FOR A LAUNDRY APPLIANCE - A laundry appliance includes a cabinet. A door is coupled to the cabinet. The door is operable between a closed position and an opened position. A microphone assembly is coupled to the door. The microphone assembly is configured to receive a voice command. A microcontroller is coupled to the door. The microcontroller is operably coupled to the microphone assembly and the microcontroller. A proximity sensor is coupled to the microphone assembly. The proximity sensor defines a sensor field that extends outward from the door. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347537 | WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine includes a cabinet; a tub disposed in the inside of the cabinet; at least one suspension apparatus configured to reduce vibrations of the tub, and to connect the tub to the cabinet such that the tub is supported on the cabinet; and a position guide apparatus having one end connected to the at least one suspension apparatus, and the other end connected to the tub, and configured to limit a movement range in horizontal direction of the tub. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347538 | DOUBLE-ROTOR WASHING TYPE DRUM WASHING MACHINE - A laundry appliance includes a drum that is rotationally operable about a rotational axis within a tub. The rotational axis is oriented in a generally horizontal configuration. An impeller is rotationally operable within the drum about the rotational axis. A dual-rotor motor is coupled to the drum and the impeller for providing separate and independent rotation of the drum and impeller about the rotational axis. An inner rotor of the dual-rotor motor is coupled with the impeller and an outer rotor of the dual-rotor motor is coupled with the drum. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347539 | LAUNDRY BOX AND MACHINE FOR SEPARATELY WASHING CLOTHES - The present invention discloses a laundry box, comprising a laundry box body, a seal cover and a drain fence, wherein laundry box water inlets and a laundry box drain outlet are provided at the bottom of the laundry box body, a decontamination conductor plate is provided in the middle thereof, a clothes placing port is provided at the top of the laundry box body, and the seal cover is hinged at the clothes placing port; and the drain fence is detachably mounted inside the laundry box body and is located at the side end close to the drain outlet. The present invention further discloses a machine for separately washing clothes designed to be used in conjunction with the laundry box, comprising a housing, a main machine, a cover plate and at least two laundry boxes. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347540 | SUPPORT LEVELING DEVICE FOR A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE, AND A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE - A support leveling device includes leveling feet mounted on a bottom plate of an appliance. Each leveling foot comprises a sheath, having a hollow cavity with an opening, and mounted on the plate; a regulating foot, the plate having a through hole corresponding to the opening of the hollow cavity, one end of the regulating foot passing through the through hole and extending into the hollow cavity of the sheath for axial movement relative thereto, and another end of the regulating foot located at an outer side of the bottom plate and supported on a support surface; and a hydraulic medium sealed in a cavity defined by the regulating foot and the sheath. When the leveling foot is placed on an uneven support surface, the regulating feet are stressed to axially move along the sheath, and the hydraulic medium is stressed to act on the regulating foot for support leveling. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347541 | HEATER ASSEMBLY FOR AN APPLIANCE HAVING ONE OR MORE HOUSING-SECURING FEATURES - A dryer appliance may include a cabinet, a drum, and a heater assembly. The heater assembly may include a housing, a first mounting flange, a second mounting flange, and a slide clamp. The housing may include a first housing portion and a second housing portion defining a chamber, as well as an inlet and an outlet. The first mounting flange may extend radially from the first housing portion to define a first reference plane having a mutually-orthogonal vertical direction, lateral direction, and transverse direction. The second mounting flange may extend radially from the second housing portion and slidably positioned on the first mounting flange. The second mounting flange may define a clamp aperture extending therethrough along the vertical direction. The slide clamp may extend through the clamp aperture and generally along the transverse direction from a base end fixed to the first mounting flange to a distal free end. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347542 | LAUNDRY APPLIANCE UTILIZING A PERMANENT SPLIT CAPACITOR MOTOR HAVING A SENSOR FOR PROVIDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITHIN THE APPLIANCE - A laundry appliance includes a blower that selectively delivers process air through an airflow path. A rotating drum defines a portion of the airflow path. The rotating drum is attached to a drive shaft that rotates the rotating drum about a rotational axis. The blower and the drive shaft are operated by a common motor. A heater selectively delivers heat to the airflow path. The heater defines an energizing state when a motor current delivered to the common motor is within a predetermined motor current range that is indicative of the common motor operating. The heater defines an idle state when the motor current is outside of the predetermined motor current range. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347543 | SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES FOR TREATING TEXTILES WITH AN ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT - According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a method of treating a textile with an antimicrobial agent includes receiving a textile in a washer system. The textile includes an identification tag, which uniquely identifies the textile among a plurality of textiles. The method also includes detecting, in the washer system, the identification tag. The method further includes determining, based on the detected identification tag, one or more parameters for treating the textile with an antimicrobial agent. The antimicrobial agent includes a metallic ion. The method also includes washing the textile with a detergent, and, after washing the textile with the detergent, treating the textile with the antimicrobial agent based on the one or more parameters. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347544 | FORMULATION FOR DURABLE WICKING SOFTENING AND ANTI-STATIC TEXTILES - A chemical formulation for imparting a textile with durable wicking, softening and antistatic properties comprising an amphoteric or betaine surfactant, and an alkoxysilane. A method of treating the textile with the chemical formulation as well as the treated textile and the articles made therefrom are provided. | 2020-11-05 |