48th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 37 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130315753 | SPEED CONTROL OF ENGINE PUMP VIA SUMMING DIFFERENTIAL - A fluid pumping system for an engine includes a pump; a summing differential connected to the pump; a gearbox connected to the summing differential, wherein the gearbox causes the pump to rotate to provide a fluid flow in the engine via the summing differential; and a motor connected to the summing differential, wherein the motor adjusts a rotational speed of the pump via the summing differential | 2013-11-28 |
20130315754 | OSCILLATING FAN WITH BUILT-IN PULL-TYPE CONTROL SWITCH - An oscillating fan with built-in pull-type control switch includes a housing defining a receiving space having a front open end; a driving motor mounted to the front open end of the receiving space and having a first rotary shaft; a blade assembly mounted to the first rotary shaft; at least one pull switch having a selector mounted in the housing and an actuator extended through and located outside the housing; and a control box provided in the receiving space to electrically connect to the driving motor and every pull switch. The actuator includes a pull string having an end connected to the selector and another end hung from the housing by a predetermined length, allowing a user to control the oscillation of the fan via the pull string. Since most fan components are integrated in the housing, the fan occupies only reduced space and is more practical for use. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315755 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A MACHINE AND METHODS OF OPERATING SAME - A temperature control system for an electrical machine and a method of operating the system is provided. The machine includes a housing enclosing a motor and a compressor, the housing includes a suction pipeline in flow communication with the compressor. The suction pipeline is configured to channel fluid into the housing. A temperature control system assembly includes a fluid mover coupled to at least one of the rotor shaft and the compressor shaft and in flow communication with the suction pipeline upstream from the compressor. The fluid mover is configured to channel the fluid from the suction pipeline and across at least one of the motor and the compressor. Temperature control system includes a distribution header coupled to the housing and in flow communication with the fluid mover, the distribution header includes a first outlet coupled in flow communication to the motor to channel the fluid across the motor. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315756 | OIL PUMP - An oil pump in a motor vehicle, having a case and an electric motor mounted in the case. The electric motor drives a pump stage which is likewise mounted in the case. The oil pump is an axial flow centrifugal pump. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315757 | ACTUATOR, MICROPUMP, AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - An actuator includes a first part having a magnetomotive element and configured to absorb heat up to at least a first temperature; a second part arranged so as to face the first part; a temperature-sensitive magnetic body provided between the first part and the second part and configured to move between a first position for contact with the first part and a second position for contact with the second part, the temperature-sensitive magnetic body having a Curie point lower than the first temperature and higher than a temperature of the second part; and a restoring part configured to restore the temperature-sensitive magnetic body from the first position to the second position. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315758 | ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC PUMP (E-PUMP) - A motor may comprise a stator and a rotor rotatable relative to the stator. A portion of the rotor may house a hydraulic pumping element of a hydraulic pump for effectuating movement of fluid from an inlet to an outlet thereby transforming the rotational power of the shaft into hydraulic power. Specifically, an electro-hydraulic pump may include a piston pump barrel assembly including a plurality of pistons arranged around a central axis for pumping hydraulic fluid and a cam for displacing the plurality of pistons when relative movement between the cam and the plurality of pistons occurs. A plurality of magnets may be fixedly attached to the outside of the piston pump barrel assembly, and electrical windings may radially surround the magnets and be configured to create a magnetic field when energized so as to cause the plurality of magnets and a portion of the piston pump barrel assembly to rotate relative to the windings, thereby actuating the plurality of pistons to pump hydraulic fluid. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315759 | ELECTRIC MOTOR AND FUEL PUMP USING THE SAME - An electric motor has multiple core portions, multiple bobbins covering the respective core portions, and multiple coil windings wound on the respective core portions and bobbins. Each of the bobbins has a first and a second circumferential forward ends, at which a first and a second holding portions are formed. The first holding portion holds a winding-start portion and the second holding portion holds a winding-end portion. The winding-start portion is prevented from being brought into contact with the winding-end portion and main winding portion of the coil winding between the winding-start portion and the winding-end portion. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315760 | ELECTRIC PUMP - An electric pump may comprise a rotating body comprising a rotor and an impeller disposed juxtaposed to the rotor in a rotary shaft direction of the rotor, a stator disposed on an outer circumferential side of the rotor, a easing comprising a fluid passage formed along an outer circumference of the impeller, and configured to store the rotating body and the stator and a loading unit configured to constantly apply force on the rotating body during when the electric pump is operating, wherein the force being for reducing displacement of the rotating body caused by a pressure difference in the fluid passage generated when the electric pump is operating between a low pressure side where a pressure of fluid is low and a high pressure side where the pressure of the fluid is high within the fluid passage. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315761 | ASSEMBLY OF VENTURI-EFFECT VACUUM GENERATOR MODULES, AND MODULE FOR SAID ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to a vacuum generator module comprising a substantially rectangular box housing:
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20130315762 | SEALING ARRANGEMENT AND PUMP HAVING A SEALING ARRANGEMENT - A sealing arrangement for placement between two components which have a planar contact surface, in particular two housing parts of a pump. The sealing arrangement has an elongate, flexible sealing element whose end region has a termination element thereon, which can carry out a sealing function. The sealing element and the termination element have an overlap region in the end region of the sealing element and thus form a first continuous sealing edge. The sealing edge is maintained also for a displacement of the end region of the sealing element in the direction of the start region within the overlap region. The termination element moreover has a curvature. The curvature and the sealing element are configured so that the sealing element contacts the termination element along the curvature in a pressure-free state. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315763 | PERISTALTIC PUMP TUBING SECURING SYSTEM - Arrangements for connecting a fluid carrying tube to a peristaltic pump and/or a patient are disclosed. In some aspects, the disclosure provides arrangements that prevent the misloading of a tube in a peristaltic pump and/or misconnection of a tube to the patient that may cause a peristaltic pump to pump fluid in an undesired direction (e.g., unintentionally into or out of a patient). Tubing securing clip arrangements are disclosed as well as kits comprising tubing and clips. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315764 | VALVE ACCELERATING TYPE DISPENSING PUMP - A dispensing pump, and more particularly, a valve accelerating type dispensing pump that may be used in a process of manufacturing an electronic product and may dispense an accurate amount of a liquid, such as a liquid synthetic resin, at high speed. The present invention provides a valve accelerating type dispensing pump that can descend a valve rod at high speed and thus can dispense a liquid with high viscosity at high speed. The valve accelerating type dispensing pump can dispense an accurate amount of a liquid at high speed. Also, the valve accelerating type dispensing pump can dispense a liquid having high viscosity at high speed due to a fast descending speed of a valve rod. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315765 | Three stage scroll vacuum pump - A three stage vacuum pump has three stages of fixed scrolls and orbiting scrolls that operate simultaneously. A motor drives the second orbiting scroll within the third fixed scroll upon three equally spaced idlers. One idler then transmits rotation and torque into the second stage. The second orbiting scroll has involutes upon both surfaces to engage the second fixed scroll inwardly and the first fixed scroll outwardly. The first fixed scroll has fins upon its back that extend into the atmosphere to transfer heat to air cool the pump. This pump also has a fan accelerating heat transfer. The pump operates the scrolls directly from a motor or from a motor and magnetic coupling so that the atmosphere does not infiltrate the pump. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315766 | SCREW COMPRESSOR UNIT - In a capacity-adjustable screw compressor unit, a thrust force caused by a reaction force of gas can be appropriately cancelled by a balance piston. A screw compressor unit of the present invention includes a compressor, having a pair of male and female screw rotors meshing with each other contained in a casing, for compressing sucked gas and discharging it, a balance piston for pressing a rotor shaft acting as a rotating shaft of at least one of the screw rotors in an axial direction by a fluid pressure, a slide valve for adjusting capacity of the compressor, and a balance piston control device for adjusting pressure of a fluid applied on the balance piston according to the capacity of the compressor calculated from a position of the slide valve. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315767 | SCROLL EXPANDER - Provided is a double rotation type scroll expander, aiming at protecting a bearing that supports drive shaft a drive shaft and the like from the heat of a working medium when a working medium introduction hole is provided in the drive shaft. The working medium introduction hole is drilled into the drive shaft such that the high-temperature, high-pressure working medium is supplied to expansion chambers through the working medium introduction hole. An adiabatic sleeve that forms a part of the working medium introduction hole is attached to the drive shaft in an internal region of roller bearings that support the drive shaft and a driven scroll body rotatably. Heat transfer from the working medium to the roller bearings is suppressed by the adiabatic sleeve, whereby the roller bearings are prevented from deteriorating. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315768 | SCROLL REFRIGERATION COMPRESSOR - The scroll compressor includes stationary and moving volutes each including a scroll plate provided with a spiral wrap, the spiral wraps defining the variable-volume compression chambers, a delivery conduit including a first end emerging in a central compression chamber and a second end designed to be communicated with a delivery chamber, a delivery valve movable between closing and opening positions for closing and opening at least one delivery opening arranged to communicate the delivery conduit and the delivery chamber, at least one bypass valve associated with a bypass passage arranged to communicate the delivery chamber with an intermediate compression chamber. The compressor includes a retaining plate mounted on the scroll plate of the stationary scroll and on which first and second retaining elements are formed, the latter being arranged to limit respectively the amplitude of movement of the delivery valve and of each bypass valve toward the opening position thereof. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315769 | SCROLL FLUID MACHINE - A seal groove is cut in the distal end face of a wrap of a fixed scroll, with a tip seal being fitted in the seal groove. Swelling members are interposed between both side faces of the tip seal and corresponding opposite side faces of the wrap. Condensed liquid of working medium w and water condensed from steam contained in the working medium w that are present between the tip seal and an end plate provide a sealing effect. When the swelling members swell upon absorbing the condensed liquids, they exert a strong pressing force on the tip seal and the wrap, thereby firmly retaining the tip seal in position. This prevents the tip seal from being pressed against the end plate, so that wear of the tip seal is reduced. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315770 | PUMP ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE - A pump assembly for a vehicle is disclosed. The pump assembly includes a housing defining a cavity extending along a central axis to present a wall disposed radially relative to the central axis and a base transverse to the central axis. The pump assembly also includes a first gear disposed in the cavity. The first gear has a first side and a second side each extending along the central axis. The first side faces the wall and the second side opposes the first side. The first side of the first gear is complementary to the wall. The wall defines a recess adjacent to the cavity and spaced from the base. The recess is in fluid communication with the cavity for providing lubrication between the wall and the first side of the first gear. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315771 | VANE ROTARY TYPE GAS COMPRESSOR - The present invention provides a vane rotary type gas compressor including a casing, a compressor main body provided within the casing and compressing a coolant sucked by rotary drive, and a drive power transmitter applying a rotary drive power to the compressor main body, and an outer peripheral wall of the casing is provided with a vibration transmission suppressing rib continuously from a mounting portion on a vehicle side, the vibration transmission suppressing rib suppressing vibration transmission caused by the rotary drive of the compressor main body. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315772 | POWDER METAL COMPOSITIONS FOR WEAR AND TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE APPLICATIONS AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME - A powder metal composition for high wear and temperature applications is made by atomizing a melted iron based alloy including 3.0 to 7.0 wt. % carbon; 10.0 to 25.0 wt. % chromium; 1.0 to 5.0 wt. % tungsten; 3.5 to 7.0 wt. % vanadium; 1.0 to 5.0 wt. % molybdenum; not greater than 0.5 wt. % oxygen; and at least 40.0 wt. % iron. The high carbon content reduces the solubility of oxygen in the melt and thus lowers the oxygen content to a level below which would cause the carbide-forming elements to oxidize during atomization. The powder metal composition includes metal carbides in an amount of at least 15 vol. %. The microhardness of the powder metal composition increases with increasing amounts of carbon and is typically about 800 to 1,500 Hv50. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315773 | Method of Manufacturing Pure Titanium Hydride Powder and Alloyed Titanium Hydride Powders By Combined Hydrogen-Magnesium Reduction of Metal Halides - The invention relates to energy-saving manufacturing of purified hydrogenated titanium powders or alloying titanium hydride powders, by metallo-thermic reduction of titanium chlorides, including their hydrogenation, vacuum separation of titanium hydride sponge block from magnesium and magnesium chlorides, followed by crushing, grinding, and sintering of said block without need for hydrometallurgical treatment of the produced powders. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315774 | METAL INJECTION MOLDING METHOD - The present invention discloses a metal injection molding method, which is adapted to a mold having multiple mold cavities, and includes a feedstock preparation step, a molded articles ejection step, a classification and management step, a wax-based material removal step, a sintering step, and a compacting step. The classification and management step is to classify molded articles according to differences of the molded articles. The sintering step is to sinter the molded articles with sintering parameters. In this manner, tolerance caused by injection molding process is reduced because of the classification and management step and the sintering step, whereby further improving productive rate and quality of products produced from the mold with multiple mold cavities. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315775 | RARE EARTH MAGNET AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A rare earth magnet production method of the present invention includes a placing step of placing a magnet material including a compact or a sintered body of powder particles having a rare earth magnet alloy, and a diffusing material containing a diffusing element to improve coercivity, in a vicinity of each other; and a diffusing step of diffusing the diffusing element into an inside of the magnet material by exposing the magnet material heated to vapor of the diffusing element evaporated from the diffusing material heated; and wherein the diffusing step is a step of heating the diffusing material independently of the magnet material to diffusing material temperature which is different from heating temperature of the magnet material called magnet material temperature. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315776 | DUPLEX STAINLESS STEEL - A duplex stainless steel, which can suppress precipitation of a σ phase under high heat input welding, is excellent in SCC resistance under high-temperature chloride environments and has a high strength. The duplex stainless steel includes a chemical composition containing, in mass percent, C: at most 0.030%, Si: 0.20 to 1.00%, Mn: at most 8.00%, P: at most 0.040%, S: at most 0.0100%, Cu: more than 2.00% and at most 4.00%, Ni: 4.00 to 8.00%, Cr: 20.0 to 28.0%, Mo: 0.50 to 2.00%, N: 0.100 to 0.350%, and sol. Al: at most 0.040%, the balance being Fe and impurities, and satisfying Expression (1) and Expression (2); a structure having a ferrite rate of at least 50%; and a yield strength of at least 550 MPa or more: | 2013-11-28 |
20130315777 | WELD METAL EXCELLENT IN HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT RESISTANCE - Disclosed is a weld metal which is formed by gas-shielded arc welding using a flux-cored wire, and which has a specific chemical composition, in which retained austenite particles are present in a number density of 2500 per square millimeter or more and in a total volume fraction of 4.0% or more based on the total volume of entire structures of the weld metal. The weld metal has excellent hydrogen embrittlement resistance and is resistant to cracking at low temperatures even when the weld metal has a high strength. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315778 | ROLLED MAGNESIUM ALLOY MATERIAL, MAGNESIUM ALLOY STRUCTURAL MEMBER, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING ROLLED MAGNESIUM ALLOY MATERIAL - Provided are a rolled Mg alloy material whose mechanical properties are locally different in a width direction, a Mg alloy structural member produced by plastically working the rolled Mg alloy material, and a method for producing the rolled Mg alloy material. The method for producing a rolled Mg alloy material includes rolling a Mg alloy material with a reduction roll. The reduction roll has three or more regions in the width direction. The temperature is controlled in each of the regions so that a difference between a maximum temperature and a minimum temperature exceeds 10° C. in the width direction of a surface of the reduction roll. The rolled state in the width direction is varied by varying a difference in temperature over the width direction of the reduction roll. As a result, it is possible to produce a rolled Mg alloy material whose mechanical properties are locally different in the width direction. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315779 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ODORS ASSOCIATED WITH ANIMAL AND PLANT BYPRODUCTS - An aqueous, acidic composition and method for controlling odors associated with animal and plant processing and for controlling bacterial growth is presented. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315780 | DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTS - Provided is a clinical diagnostic system that comprises a diagnostic instrument and a disposable cartridge. The diagnostic system can be used to measure assays in point of care clinical settings. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315781 | AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR HANDLING MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES - The present invention is an automated microfluidic chip processing apparatus that includes a deck for holding at least one microfluidic chip and capable of being accessed by a liquid handling system, a fluid control system, and a detection system, wherein a chip handling device transports the chip from the deck to the fluid control system and the detection system. The present invention also includes a chip for use with an automated microfluidic chip processing apparatus, and a method for processing a microfluidic chip using such an apparatus. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315782 | Biochip and fabrication thereof - A biochip comprising a plastic substrate, an IC chip, and a sealing cover is disclosed in this invention. The plastic substrate combines the function of sample inlet area, separating structure, micro-fluidic channel, flow resistor, detection area, and capillary pump or suction area. Sealing the plastic substrate with porous cover could make the structure of micro-fluidic to form the capillary effect or degas-driven effect, and drive the sample naturally without extra pump. The detection area is constituted by the IC chip which is embedded into the plastic substrate, and the IC chip includes the amplifier circuit and detection structure. In the detection area, there uses the biological specific conjugates to catch the bio-particles, nano-particles, or macromolecule sensitively. And finally, transfer the detected electric signal to a mobile communication device. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315783 | SENSOR - A device for detecting an analyte in a sample, which includes a radiation source adapted to generate electromagnetic radiation; a transducer capable of transducing a change in energy to an electrical signal; at least one tethered reagent on or proximal to the transducer, the tethered reagent having a binding site which is capable of binding the analyte; a chamber for holding the sample in fluid contact with transducer, wherein the chamber is adapted to contain the sample on inversion, partial inversion or agitation of the device; and a detector which is capable of detecting the electrical signal generated by the transducer. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315784 | CELLS FOR BIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS, KIT FOR BIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS, AND BIOCHEMICAL ANALYZER - The invention makes it possible to measure binding of a biochemical substance with a high throughput and with high sensitivity using a small cell capable of being filled with a small amount of chemical solution. A space between a first substrate and a second substrate such that probes are immobilized on their mutually facing planes is used as a cell that houses a specimen solution. Light is irradiated from a first substrate side, and reflected light is subjected to spectroscopy. Binding of the target with the probe is detected by a wavelength shift in the refection spectrum. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315785 | ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE STERILIZATION - An apparatus for sterilizing a fluid fitting includes a microwave source disposed in a shielded chamber, a pressure chamber inside the shielded chamber for receiving the luer lock and a sterilizing medium. The pressure chamber is in microwave communication with the microwave source. The apparatus also includes mechanical fluid clamps at each end of the pressure chamber for enabling pressurization of the pressure chamber. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315786 | CATALYST-SUPPORTING POROUS MEMBRANE, CATALYST MEMBER, AIR CLEANING DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING CATALYST-SUPPORTING POROUS MEMBRANE - A catalyst-supporting porous film includes: a resin layer; and catalyst particles dispersed in the resin layer. The catalyst particles are unevenly distributed so as to be present at a surface of the resin layer. Preferably, the catalyst-supporting porous film includes a porous section and a supporting section for supporting the porous section. The number of catalyst particles per unit volume in the porous section is greater than the number of catalyst particles per unit volume in the supporting section. Thus, a catalyst-supporting porous film which has a high catalytic effect can be provided. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315787 | NANOCRYSTALS AND METHODS AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed herein are (Ga | 2013-11-28 |
20130315788 | CATALYTIC CONVERTER - A catalytic converter has a carrier with a cell structure, and a precious metal catalyst carried on the carrier. The carrier includes a first carrier and a second carrier. The second carrier is provided downstream of the first carrier in a gas flow direction of gas that flows into the catalytic converter. The first carrier has a first peripheral region and a first center region that has a lower cell density than the first peripheral region. The second carrier has a second center region and a second peripheral region that has a lower cell density than the second center region. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315789 | UV ASSISTED POLYMER MODIFICATION AND IN SITU EXHAUST CLEANING - Apparatus for the removal of exhaust gases are provided herein. In some embodiments, an exhaust apparatus may include a housing defining an inner volume, an inlet and an outlet formed in the housing to facilitate flow of an exhaust gas through the inner volume, wherein the inlet is configured to be coupled to an exhaust outlet of a semiconductor process chamber to receive the exhaust gas therefrom, and wherein the exhaust gas can flow through the inner volume substantially free from obstruction, an ultraviolet light source to provide ultraviolet energy to the exhaust gas present the inner volume during use, wherein the ultraviolet light source provides sufficient energy to at least partially decompose the exhaust gas, and a conduit coupled to the outlet and configured allow at least some ultraviolet energy provided from the ultraviolet light source to travel directly along an axial length of the conduit. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315790 | EXHAUST PURIFICATION SYSTEM OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In an internal combustion engine, inside of an engine exhaust passage, a hydrocarbon feed valve ( | 2013-11-28 |
20130315791 | EXHAUST PURIFICATION SYSTEM OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An exhaust purification system of an internal combustion engine of the present invention comprises a silver-alumina-based catalyst device arranged in the engine exhaust system. When a temperature of the silver-alumina-based catalyst device becomes a second set temperature T | 2013-11-28 |
20130315792 | APPARATUS FOR LIQUEFACTION OF CARBONACEOUS MATERIAL - A carbonaceous material liquefaction apparatus which uses a nozzle assembly to supply a pressurised liquid towards a carbonaceous material as a high velocity liquid. A supply line ( | 2013-11-28 |
20130315793 | HYDROTREATING UNIT WITH INTEGRATED OXIDATIVE DESULFURIZATION - A system and process for desulfurizing a hydrocarbon feed stream containing organosulfur compounds is provided. In general, the system includes a conventional hydrotreating unit through the high pressure cold or hot separator. Aqueous oxidant and an oxidative catalyst are mixed with the hydrotreated hydrocarbon effluent from the high pressure cold or hot separator, and oxidative desulfurization reactions occur in the low pressure separation zone, thereby minimizing or eliminating the requirement of additional oxidative desulfurization reactors. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315794 | Method and Apparatus for Adjustably Treating a Sour Gas - A feed gas comprising CO | 2013-11-28 |
20130315795 | PLASMA REACTOR GAS DISTRIBUTION PLATE WITH RADIALLY DISTRIBUTED PATH SPLITTING MANIFOLD - In a showerhead assembly, a path splitting manifold comprises a gas supply inlet and a planar floor and plural gas outlets extending axially through the floor and azimuthally distributed about the floor. The path splitting manifold further comprises a plurality of channels comprising plural paths between the inlet and respective ones of the plural outlets. A gas distribution showerhead underlies the floor of the manifold and is open to the plural outlets. In certain embodiments, the plural paths are of equal lengths. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315796 | BIOLOGICAL CELL SEPARATOR AND DISPOSABLE KIT - A disposable kit for use in directing fluid through a biological cell separator device ( | 2013-11-28 |
20130315797 | LIGHT BEAM GUIDED LIQUID DELIVERY DEVICE - A light beam guided liquid delivery device, including: a liquid delivery device; a light beam generator; and a bracket coupling the light beam generator to the liquid delivery device such that a beam of light is selectively delivered approximate to a tip of the liquid delivery device. The bracket couples the light beam generator to the liquid delivery device at a first attachment point. The bracket includes one or more hinges at the first attachment point for varying the orientation of the light beam generator. Optionally, the bracket also couples the light beam generator to the liquid delivery device at a second contact point. The bracket includes a support member at the second contact point for varying the orientation of the light beam generator. Optionally, the support member is translatable with respect to the one or more hinges along a length of the bracket. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315798 | Density Phase Separation Device - A mechanical separator for separating a fluid sample into first and second phases within a collection container is disclosed. The mechanical separator may have a separator body having a through-hole defined therein, with the through-hole adapted for allowing fluid to pass therethrough. The separator body includes a float, having a first density, and a ballast, having a second density greater than the first density. A portion of the float is connected to a portion of the ballast. Optionally, the float may include a first extended tab adjacent a first opening of the through-hole and a second extended tab adjacent the second opening of the through-hole. In certain configurations, the separator body also includes an extended tab band disposed about an outer surface of the float. The separator body may also include an engagement band circumferentially disposed about at least a portion of the separator body. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315799 | Density Phase Separation Device - A mechanical separator for separating a fluid sample into first and second phases within a collection container is disclosed. The mechanical separator may have a separator body having a through-hole defined therein, with the through-hole adapted for allowing fluid to pass therethrough. The separator body includes a float, having a first density, and a ballast, having a second density greater than the first density. A portion of the float is connected to a portion of the ballast. Optionally, the float may include a first extended tab adjacent a first opening of the through-hole and a second extended tab adjacent the second opening of the through-hole. In certain configurations, the separator body also includes an extended tab band disposed about an outer surface of the float. The separator body may also include an engagement band circumferentially disposed about at least a portion of the separator body. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315800 | MAGNETIC MICROPLATE ASSEMBLY - Magnetic microplate assemblies are disclosed for assaying of biological activated magnetic particles from a supernatant. The assemblies include a magnetic microplate holder and a microplate including a plurality of wells for retaining the magnetic particles. The microplate holder includes a plurality of magnets for attracting the magnetic particles to the wells and a plurality of detents for securing the microplate in the holder. The detents allow the microplate to be tightly retained in the holder when the assembly is turned over to discard supernatant and wash buffer applied to rinse supernatant from the magnetic particles. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315801 | CARTRIDGE FOR A BLOOD TREATMENT APPARATUS - A cartridge configured to be connected to a blood treatment apparatus, the cartridge including a cartridge inlet, a cartridge outlet and chambers each of which is configured to hold a concentrate in powder form. A flow controller is configured to provide a flow passage from the cartridge inlet to a single selected chamber of the chambers and from the single selected chamber to the cartridge outlet. The flow controller is movable between a plurality of positions, such that a position of the flow controller defines which of the plurality of chambers is the single selected chamber. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315802 | SAMPLE ASSEMBLY FOR A MEASUREMENT DEVICE - A sample presentation apparatus comprises a round support movable in an optical assembly and having a flange region and an elevated gear shaped region having indexing gear cogs at intermediate radius locations of the support; a sample carrier slide holder removably supported on and movable with the support, the slide holder having at least one arm extending radially from a central hub of the sample carrier slide holder and being aligned between a first pair of indexing gear cogs; and at least one sample carrier slide removably supported on the support and aligned by the first pair of indexing gear cogs. In another embodiment of the invention, a self-aligning movable platform and support apparatus in an optical assembly comprises coarse and fine alignment mechanisms. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315803 | LIQUID-LIQUID-LIQUID THREE-PHASE CONTINUOUS COUNTERCURRENT EXTRACTION DEVICE AND USE THEREOF - A liquid-liquid-liquid three-phase continuous and countercurrent extraction apparatus comprises a three-phase-mixing chamber, a three-liquid-flow settler, and a two-phase-mixing chamber; a liquid-flow control separator placed in the three-liquid-flow settler aims to flexibly regulate the directions of three liquid flows in the three-phase system by different control separator combinations to achieve either a countercurrent operation of the top-layered phase with the middle-bottom two-layered mixtures, or a countercurrent operation of the top-middle two-layered mixtures with the bottom-layered phase; and a method of using the same, relating to extraction and separation field of chemical technology. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315804 | Fly Ash and Fly Ash Leachate Treatment - The present invention is directed to a process of treating fly ash and/or fly ash leachate to immobilize heavy metals contained in such fly ash and/or fly ash leachate, which process comprises treating such fly ash and/or fly ash leachate with a soluble ferrous compound under alkaline conditions. This process may be conducted in the absence of any pH modification, mixing (in the sense of a physical blending with a solid material), drying or heating steps, making it practical for treatment of alkaline fly ash (and other coal combustion by-products) which is currently stored in landfills or wet ash lagoons, particularly fly ash which has been recovered from flue gas streams treated with highly alkaline materials such as trona, bicarbonate or limestone and the like. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315805 | Process For Simultaneous Production Of Potassium Sulphate, Ammonium Sulfate, Magnesium Hydroxide And/Or Magnesium Oxide From Kainite Mixed Salt And Ammonia - The present invention provides an integrated process for the recovery of sulphate of potash (SOP), ammonium sulphate and surface modified magnesium hydroxide and/or magnesium oxide utilizing kainite mixed salt and ammonia as the only consumable raw materials. The process involves treating kainite mixed salt with water to obtain solid schoenite and a schoenite end liquor. The latter is desulphated using CaCl | 2013-11-28 |
20130315806 | SYSTEM FOR PRE-TREATING MALODOROUS SUBSTANCES IN POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY - Provided is a system for pre-treating malodorous substances in a flushing pollution control facility, in which air polluted in a stage before the flushing pollution control facility is oxidized to decompose a gaseous pollution substance in the air, and then the gaseous pollution substance in absorbing liquid is oxidized, such that the malodor gathering capability of the absorbing liquid is improved, thereby enhancing the malodor removing efficiency of the flushing pollution control facility. To this end, the present invention provides a system for pre-treating malodorous substances in a flushing pollution control facility, the system including an oxidizer generating device for generating oxidizing water comprising an oxidizer, a turbulent flow forming device for forming a turbulent flow in exhaust gas introduced to the flushing pollution control facility, and an oxidizer spray device supplied with oxidizing water from the oxidizer generating device to spray the oxidizing water in an atomized form to the exhaust gas which flows in a turbulent flow state to the flushing pollution control facility, in which the exhaust gas is primarily oxidized by the oxidizer included in the oxidizing water sprayed to the exhaust gas, and absorbing liquid of the flushing pollution control facility is secondarily oxidized by the non-reacted oxidizer to decompose malodorous substances, thereby improving malodor removing efficiency. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315807 | REGENERATIVE RECOVERY OF CONTAMINANTS FROM EFFLUENT GASES - This invention relates to processes for the selective removal of contaminants from effluent gases. More particularly, various embodiments of the present invention relate to selective removal and recovery of sulfur dioxide from effluent gases in a regenerative sulfur dioxide absorption/desorption process that achieves favorable energy efficiency. Energy is recovered from a wet stripper overhead gas stream produced in the desorption cycle by indirect transfer of heat from the stripper gas to a cooling medium and used to generate steam for use in stripping contaminants from the absorption liquor. The absorption zone may optionally be cooled to enhance the capacity of the absorption medium for absorption of a contaminant gas, thereby lowering the volume of absorption medium and contaminant-enriched absorption liquor that must be pumped, handled, heated and cooled in the absorption/desorption cycle. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315808 | REGENERABLE SULFUR TRAPS FOR ON-BOARD VEHICLE APPLICATIONS - Provided are improved exhaust gas cleaning systems and methods for treating exhaust gas from a combustion source that include a hydrogen generation system, a regenerable sulfur oxides trap, and a regenerable nitrogen storage reduction (NSR) catalyst trap. The improved exhaust gas cleaning systems and methods allow for the sulfur released from the sulfur trap to pass through the nitrogen oxide trap with no or little poisoning of NO | 2013-11-28 |
20130315809 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING CO2 CHEMICAL ABSORPTION SYSTEM - In a system of absorbing CO | 2013-11-28 |
20130315810 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR NOx REDUCTION IN WET FLUE GAS - The present invention relates to a method and a system for cleaning a CO | 2013-11-28 |
20130315811 | SHIP FLUE GAS SCRUBBING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A ship flue gas scrubbing apparatus and scrubbing method are provided. The apparatus includes a housing, an upper scrubbing layer at the upper side inside the housing, and a liquid collecting pool in the lower side inside the housing, a flue gas leading-in port between the scrubbing layer and the liquid collecting pool, a scrubbing seawater inlet above the scrubbing layer, and a cooler located at a flue gas passage between the flue gas inlet outside the housing and the scrubbing layer. The method includes leading flue gas, cooling, injecting scrubbing seawater, scrubbing and other steps. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315812 | PROCESS FOR REMOVING HYDRAZINE FROM HYDROXLYAMINE SOLUTIONS - The present invention relates to processes for reducing or eliminating the amount of hydrazine from a hydroxylamine-free base containing hydrazine by treating said hydroxylamine-free base with a scavenger agent, and to the hydroxylamine-free base thereby obtained, as well as to its use for producing microdispersions containing a hydroxamated polymer for use as a flocculant in the Bayer process. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315813 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTINUOUSLY PRODUCING CARBON NANOTUBES - Disclosed are an apparatus and method for continuously producing carbon nanotubes. More specifically, disclosed are an apparatus for continuously producing carbon nanotubes including i) a reactor to synthesize carbon nanotubes, ii) a separator to separate a mixed gas from the carbon nanotubes transferred from the reactor, iii) a filter to remove all or part of one or more component gases from the separated mixed gas, and iv) a recirculation pipe to recirculate the filtered mixed gas to the reactor for carbon nanotubes. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315814 | GRAPHENE PRODUCTION - Technologies described herein are generally related to graphene production. In some examples, a system is described that may include a first container, a second container, and/or a chamber. The first container may include a first solution with a reducing agent, while the second container may include a second solution with graphene oxide. The chamber may be in operative relationship with the first and the second containers, and configured effective to receive the first and second solutions and provide reaction conditions that facilitate contact of the first and second solutions at an interfacial region sufficient to produce graphene at the interfacial region. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315815 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING GRAPHENE POWDER AND GRAPHENE POWDER MANUFACTURED USING THE SAME - A method for manufacturing a graphene powder capable of minimizing aggregation of graphene particles and a graphene powder manufactured using the same are disclosed. The method includes preparing a graphene solution in which graphene particles are dispersed in a solvent, aggregating the graphene particles, separating the aggregated graphene particles from the solvent, and drying the graphene particles. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315816 | Bulk preparation of holey graphene via controlled catalytic oxidation - A scalable method allows preparation of bulk quantities of holey carbon allotropes with holes ranging from a few to over 100 nm in diameter. Carbon oxidation catalyst nanoparticles are first deposited onto a carbon allotrope surface in a facile, controllable, and solvent-free process. The catalyst-loaded carbons are then subjected to thermal treatment in air. The carbons in contact with the carbon oxidation catalyst nanoparticles are selectively oxidized into gaseous byproducts such as CO or CO | 2013-11-28 |
20130315817 | METHOD FOR REMOVING OXIDATIVE STRESS SUBSTANCES, METHOD FOR LOWERING OXIDATION-REDUCTION POTENTIAL, FILTER MEDIUM, AND WATER - [Object] To provide a method for removing oxidative stress substances such as oxygen radical species from a liquid (for example, water) reliably when the liquid is used by a user. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315818 | HIGH PRESSURE HYDROGEN GAS COMPRESSOR - A gas compressor comprises a source of high pressure fluid and a pressure vessel having a gas inlet for the gas to be compressed, a gas outlet for the compressed gas and a fluid inlet for the high pressure fluid. The compressor is arranged to introduce the high pressure fluid into the pressure vessel via the fluid inlet whereby to compress a volume of gas in the pressure vessel. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315819 | POLYPEPTIDES AND POLYNUCLEOTIDES, AND USES THEREOF AS A DRUG TARGET FOR PRODUCING DRUGS AND BIOLOGICS - This invention relates to a novel target for production of immune and non-immune based therapeutics and for disease diagnosis. More particularly, the invention provides therapeutic antibodies against KIAA0746, CD20 or CD55 antigens, which are differentially expressed in cancer and in specific blood cells, and diagnostic and therapeutic usages. This invention further relates to the discovery of extracellular domains of KIAA0746 and its variants, CD20 and its variants, CD55 and its variants, which are suitable targets for immunotherapy, cancer therapy, treatment of inflammatory, allergic and autoimmune disorders, and drug development. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315820 | USE OF AN ANTIBODY DIRECTED AGAINST A MEMBRANE PROTEIN - An antibody directed against the BDCA-2 protein for the prevention or the treatment of the pathologies involving activation of the plasmacytoid dendritic cells. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315821 | Methods and Compositions for Improved F-18 Labeling of Proteins, Peptides and Other Molecules - The present application discloses compositions and methods of synthesis and use of | 2013-11-28 |
20130315822 | N-ALKOXYAMIDE CONJUGATES AS IMAGING AGENTS - The present disclosure is directed to compounds, diagnostic agents, and related methods. In some cases, methods for treating patients are provided. More specifically, the disclosure provides compounds, diagnostic agents, and kits for detecting and/or imaging and/or monitoring elastin rich tissues. In addition, the disclosure provides methods of detecting and/or imaging and/or monitoring the presence of coronary plaque, carotid plaque, iliac/femoral plaque, aortic plaque, renal artery plaque, plaque of any arterial vessel, aneurism, vasculitis, other diseases of the arterial wall, and/or damage or structural changes in ligaments, uterus, lungs or skin, as indicated by changes in total vessel wall area, internal lumen size, and exterior arterial perimeter. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315823 | SPARC BINDING PEPTIDES AND USES THEREOF - The invention provides SPARC and Albumin binding peptides for the targeting of disease sites, such as tumors, with therapeutic and diagnostic agents. In particular, compositions comprising SPARC binding peptide-Antibody Fc domain fusion proteins and methods of their use are disclosed. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315824 | RADIOIODINATION METHOD - The present invention provides a novel method of labelling biological targeting molecules (BTMs) of interest with radioiodine. Also provided are functionalised BTMs useful in the method, as well as methods of preparing such functionalised BTMs under mild conditions. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315825 | TRICYCLIC HETEROAROMATIC COMPOUNDS AS ALPHA-SYNUCLEIN LIGANDS - Derivatives of phenothiazine, phenoxazine, and phenazine compounds and their use as α-synuclein ligands are described. Also described are methods of using these compounds and their radiolabeled analogs for the detection, monitoring, and treatment of synucleinopathies, including Parkinson's disease. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315826 | Beta-Amyloid Plaque Imaging Agents - Various compounds, compositions, and methods for binding to β-amyloid plaque and norepinephrine transporters are presented. Especially preferred compounds include those with a PET-detectable label. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315827 | Compounds and Compositions for the Detection and Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders - One aspect of the present invention relates to compounds, compositions and methods for diagnosis and/or treatment of a subject suffering from an amyloidosis-associated pathological condition. In certain embodiments, the imaging and/or therapeutic agents of the instant invention may be administered to a subject for identification and/or treatment of amyloid deposits. A specific imaging method detects amyloid deposits by administering the imaging agent to the subject and detecting the spatial distribution of the agent. Differential accumulation of the agent is indicative of AD or an amyloidosis-associated pathological condition and can be monitored by using a PET or SPECT camera. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315828 | KIT AND METHOD OF USE OF TARGETING PEPTIDE FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY OF CANCER - The present invention relates to a method of delivering an agent to a cancer cell, comprising: (a) obtaining a peptide that selectively binds to a cancer cell, wherein the peptide comprises a cancer targeting motif having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, wherein the peptide is attached or fused to an agent that one desires to target to a cancer cell; and (b) exposing the peptide to a population of cells suspected of containing cancer cells. The present invention also relates to a kit for applying the above method, comprising a peptide that binds to a cancer cell, wherein the peptide comprises a cancer targeting motif having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315829 | Compounds and Methods for Detecting Reactive Oxygen Species - The present disclosure provides compounds that detect reactive oxygen species in a living cell, in a multicellular organism, or in a cell-free sample. The compounds find use in a variety of applications, which are also provided. The present disclosure provides compositions comprising a subject compound. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315830 | PSMA as a BioMarker for Androgen Activity in Prostate Cancer - The androgen receptor (AR) is the key driver of prostate differentiation and prostate cancer (PC) progression, and androgen ablation is the cornerstone of advanced PC treatment. Prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) represents another target of interest in PC. Previous publications have reported inconsistent associations between androgen levels and PSMA expression. Using a panel of prototypical human PC cell lines, this relationship is clarified. PSMA is a biomarker that distinguishes AR-positive/PSMA-positive adenocarcinomas from AR-negative variants. PSMA is a cell surface barometer of androgen activity that can be readily identified by immunohistochemistry and/or in vivo imaging. Given that anti-androgen therapy is likely to remain a cornerstone of PC treatment, the associated up-regulation of PSMA, as well as its other characteristics, makes it a compelling target opportunity in PC. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315831 | LIPID-POLYMER HYBRID PARTICLES - A particle includes an aqueous core; a first amphiphilic layer surrounding the aqueous core; and a polymeric matrix surrounding the first amphiphilic layer. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315832 | DEVICE FOR ANALYZING THE EFFECTS OF AT LEAST ONE PARAMETER RELATING TO A VOLATILE SUBSTANCE - The invention relates to a device for analysing the effects of at least one parameter related to a volatile substance on a living test system, characterised in that it comprises:
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20130315833 | METHODS OF MODULATING COLD SENSORY PERCEPTION VIA A COLD- AND MENTHOL-SENSITIVE RECEPTOR (CMR1) - The present invention relates to regulation of cold sensation and pain. More particularly, the present invention is directed to nucleic acids encoding a member of the transient regulatory protein family, CMR1, which is involved in modulation of the perception of cold sensations and pain. The invention further relates to methods for identifying and using agents that modulate cold responses and pain responses stimulated by cold via modulation of CMR1 and CMR1-related signal transduction. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315834 | NANOPROBE COMPRISING GOLD COLLOID NANOPARTICLES FOR MULTIMODALITY OPTICAL IMAGING OF CANCER AND TARGETED DRUG DELIVERY FOR CANCER - The present invention is directed to a nanoparticle loaded with a light sensitive molecule and a method of preparing the nanoparticle, wherein the nanoparticle is a colloidal gold nanoparticle and the light sensitive molecule is non-covalently adsorbed to the surface of the nanoparticle. The present invention is also directed to a nanoprobe comprising the nanoparticle and further comprising a targeting moiety covalently coupled to the surface of the nanoparticle. Additionally, the present invention is directed to an imaging method comprising administering the nanoprobe to a subject and collecting imaging data of the subject or part of the subject with optical multimodality imaging. A method of treating cancer in a subject comprising administering the nanoprobe and performing photodynamic therapy on the subject is further disclosed. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315835 | SILICA NANOPARTICLES DOPED WITH MULTIPLE DYES FEATURING HIGHLY EFFICIENT ENERGY TRANSFER AND TUNABLE STOKES-SHIFT - The present invention relates to silica nanoparticles comprising at least two dyes. Said dyes have a respective relationship of donor-acceptor couple in an energy transfer process and have a molar absorption coefficient ≧10,000 M | 2013-11-28 |
20130315836 | NOVEL CELL-PENETRATING MARKERS OF APOPTOSIS - Provided herein are compounds useful for selectively labeling an apoptotic cell, and methods and assays using such compounds for the detection of an apoptotic cell in vivo or in a biological sample obtained from a subject. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315837 | DYE-CONTAINING NANOPARTICLE FOR PHOTOACOUSTIC CONTRAST AGENT - An object of the present invention is to increase the dye content in nanoparticles and to improve the signal intensity per particle. According to the nanoparticle including at least a silicon naphthalocyanine or a derivative thereof and a surfactant, wherein the proportion of the silicon naphthalocyanine or the derivative thereof is 70% or more by weight in relation to the other component of the particle exclusive of the surfactant, the dye content in the nanoparticles can be increased and the signal intensity per particle can be improved without weakening the signal intensity per dye molecule (light absorptivity) | 2013-11-28 |
20130315838 | BIOMATERIALS SUITABLE FOR USE AS DRUG ELUTING, MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING DETECTABLE IMPLANTS FOR VASCULAR OCCLUSION - Biomaterials suitable for use as drug eluting, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (“MRI”) detectable implants for vascular occlusion are provided, as are methods of producing such biomaterials. Further, methods of treating an individual suffering from a solid tumor are provided. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315839 | IRON OXIDE NANOPARTICLES AS MRI CONTRAST AGENTS AND THEIR PREPARING METHOD - Iron oxide nano contrast agents for Magnetic Resonance Imaging which have superior T | 2013-11-28 |
20130315840 | COMPOUND - A compound including a polymer is represented by general formula (1): | 2013-11-28 |
20130315841 | FUNCTIONALIZED NAPHTHALENE FLUOROPHORES - Methods for the synthesis and use of functionalized, substituted naphthalenes are described. The functionalized, substituted naphthalenes display useful properties including liquid crystals and fluorescence properties, such as solvatochromatic fluorescence, with high quantum yields, Stoke's shift, and show emission maxima that are significantly red-shifted. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315842 | ORAL ANESTHESIA APPLICATION - The present invention provides methods of administering an active agent to a localized mucous membrane in the oral cavity of a mammal, as well as oral dissolving film formed therefore. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315843 | COMPOSITION FOR REDUCTION OF TRPA1 AND TRPV1 SENSATIONS - A personal care composition and method of using a personal care composition having menthol and/or hydrogen peroxide and a TRPA1 and/or TRPV1 receptor antagonists. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315844 | Oral Care Compositions - Described herein are compositions comprising an active compound from an extract of magnolia, or a derivative thereof; and a non-surfactant electrolyte in an amount effective to stabilize the composition, and methods of making and using the same. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315845 | Oral Care Compositions - Described herein are oral care compositions comprising a surfactant system; a structuring agent, and a lipophilic agent; and methods of making and using the same. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315846 | COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use that can be used indivisually or in combination in a regimen format. The compositions have the ability to treat a wide range of skin conditions. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315847 | PROCESS FOR DEPIGMENTING KERATIN MATERIALS USING THIOPYRIDINONE COMPOUNDS - The invention relates to a cosmetic process for depigmenting, lightening and/or whitening keratin materials, in particular the skin, which comprises the application of a cosmetic composition comprising a compound of formula (I): or its tautomer form of formula (I) in which: R | 2013-11-28 |
20130315848 | COSMETIC COMPOSITION FOR SKIN WHITENING COMPRISING RESVERATROL - Use of UV-filters, if desired in combination with polyols, to enhance dermal penetration of resveratrol in topical cosmetic compositions. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315849 | USE OF 13-HYDROXY-9,11-OCTADECADIENOIC ACID FOR TANNING HUMAN SKIN - The invention relates to the use of 13-hydroxy-9,11-octadecadienoic acid for tanning human skin and methods associated therewith. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315850 | WHITENING AGENT, ANTI-AGING AGENT, AND ANTIOXIDANT AGENT - The present invention is directed to an extrace of | 2013-11-28 |
20130315851 | Malodour Standards And Inhibitors - The invention pertains to the field of reaction systems generating malodour, particularly from constituents of human sweat. Specifically, the invention pertains to proteins for generating malodours, substrates for generating such malodour, inhibitors of such malodour generation and test and screening systems for measuring their malodour inhibition efficacy and finding substances previously not known to inhibit malodour generation. Thus, the invention also pertains to the field of deodorants. | 2013-11-28 |
20130315852 | DURABLE STYLING COMPOSITIONS AND THE USES THEREOF - Compositions are disclosed that impart one or more durable hair styling benefits. The durable styling compositions comprise at least a first compound having anhydride, diacid, diester, or half-acid/half-ester functionality, and a second compound having at least one amine moiety or hydroxyl functional group. In one embodiment the durable styling composition takes the form of a leave-in product. The durable styling compositions are heat-activated, which may be accomplished through the use of a heated styling tool like a flat-iron, curling iron, and/or hair dryer. The benefits include shine, conditioning, softness, defrizzing, and improved hair alignment, and endure for up to 5 wash cycles or more without having to reapply the durable styling composition nor heat. | 2013-11-28 |