48th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 52 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100304901 | Football training aid - A football training aid is provided which includes a body member which is positioned adjacent the chest area of a football player so that the player, when catching a football, must catch the football in the player's hands away from the player's body. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304902 | Goal Apparatus - A portable sports goal comprising a frame, a first pliable goalpost member, a second pliable goalpost member and a pliable crossbar member. The frame presents net connection points and is configured to support each of the pliable goal members in tension between two net connection points such that the goal apparatus presents a substantially rectangular goal mouth. A frame for use in the goal apparatus. A net for use in the goal apparatus comprising first, second and third edges, and a first pliable goalpost member, a second pliable goalpost member and a pliable crossbar member extending along the first, second and third edge respectively. A method of providing a goal. A portable football goal. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304903 | MINIATURE DOOR-MOUNTED BASKETBALL HOOP - The miniature basketball hoop of the present invention includes a rectangular backboard having front and rear faces. The backboard is transparent substantially across its entire area. A pair of spaced apart hooks are provided on the top of the backboard to hook the backboard over the top of a door. The hoop includes a break-away rim mounted to the front of the backboard, and sound dampening material on the rear face of the backboard, so as to minimize sound when a ball hits the backboard or rim during use. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304904 | Arrowhead having blades offset rearward from the tip - An archery arrowhead having a tip and a body with blade slots that each accept a blade. Each blade having a leading edge and an opposite trailing edge. The leading edge formed by a first cutting surface and a second cutting surface that diverge from each other in a rearward direction from the leading edge to the trailing edge. The first cutting surface and the second cutting surface forming a point, the point offset from a rearward edge of the tip. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304905 | Method and apparatus for indicating rotational speed of footballs - Indicia on the surface of a football (for the American variety of the sport) are provided to provide visual means for assessing the spin speed of the football when thrown in a desired manner. In one embodiment, the indicia comprise a circumferential indicator ring consisting of a plurality of alternatingly-colored segments, the indicator ring being aligned with the desired direction of spin of the football. The segments are preferably selected to be of contrasting colors, and the width of the segments is selected such that the indicator ring appears to an observer to be a single, mixed color provided the football is spinning about its axis at at least a predetermined frequency. In another embodiment, the indicia comprise two or more circumferential indicator rings at least one of which comprising a plurality of alternatingly-colored segments. The respective segment widths on one or more rings may be selected such that the mixed color of one ring, and hence the spin speed of the football, can be assessed relative to the color or mixed color of another ring. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304906 | TRANSMISSION CHAIN - In a roller chain or rollerless bushing chain for transmission of power, hollow connecting pins are swaged to the plates of the outer links. Each pin has at least one oil conducting passage extending from its hollow interior to its exterior whereby lubricating oil can flow through the pin from the ends thereof and into the clearance between the pin and its surrounding bushing. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304907 | Torsional Compensator - A torsional compensator having an inner hub, an outer sprocket, left and right grippers, and a resilient torsion sleeve. The torsion sleeve occupies a generally annular cavity between the inner hub and outer sprocket and each end of the sleeve is coupled to a gripper. One gripper is coupled to the inside of the outer sprocket and the other gripper is coupled to the outside of the inner hub and they are axially spaced apart. The inner hub supports the outer sprocket for coaxial rotation thereon. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304908 | SHAFT OF BELT-TYPE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION, STATIONARY SHEAVE HALF FOR CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION, METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF, AND CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - The position of a ball bearing ( | 2010-12-02 |
20100304909 | RESISTANT LAYER FOR A TOOTHED BELT AND TOOTHED BELT THEREOF - There is described a resistant layer for a toothed belt and the toothed belt thereof comprising an elastomeric material body, in which a plurality of longitudinal filiform resistant inserts is embedded, and a toothing coated by a coating fabric. A resistant layer is adhered over the coating fabric, the resistant layer increasing the resistance to wear of the toothed belt and comprising an elastomer formed by a mixture of one or more copolymers, obtained from a dien monomer and a nitrile group-containing monomer, and an anti-friction material selected from the group consisting of molybdenum sulphide, copper powder, graphite, preferably in an amount up to 150 phr. The resistant layer is advantageously separate from the fabric and is calendered on the fabric itself. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304910 | LOW FRICTION SOUND-TYPE SILENT CHAIN - In a silent chain of the inner flank engagement and outer flank seating type, the link plate teeth are arranged so that their rearwardly facing inner flanks protrude slightly beyond the outer flank overlapping link plate teeth in a preceding row when the chain is straight and in tension. The rearwardly facing inner flank is composed of an arc-shaped engagement starting region adjacent the tip and a straight engagement guiding region extending toward the root. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304911 | VIBRATION-PROOF SILENT CHAIN - In a silent chain, the toothed link plates are configured so that their centers of gravity are aligned with the line of action of chain tension in a free span of the chain, when the free span is straight and under tension. The positions of the centers of gravity are aligned with the centers of the pin holes in the case of a chain incorporating round connecting pins and are aligned with the points of contact of the rocker pins and joint pins in the case of a chain having rocker joint connecting pins. Positioning of the centers of gravity can be effected by thickening the backs of the link plates or by providing weight-reducing holes in the vicinity of the teeth of the link plates. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304912 | Transmission with Mechanically-Biased Clutch - A transmission configured for receiving power from an engine is provided with a normally-closed clutch in order to permit operation in modes requiring closure of the clutch even when hydraulic power from a pump powered by the engine or by rotation of a transmission member is not available, or is not of a sufficient pressure. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304913 | SPEED CHANGE MECHANISM - A speed change mechanism | 2010-12-02 |
20100304914 | LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL WITH POSITIVE LUBE FLOW TO CLUTCH PLATES - A differential with a differential case, a differential gear set and a clutch pack. Apertures are formed axially through the differential case and the clutch pack to facilitate the introduction of lubricant through the differential case and into the clutch pack. An axle assembly and a method of operating an axle assembly are also provided. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304915 | Cam-based infinitely variable transmission - A cam based infinitely variable transmission incorporation a ratcheting drive mechanism with one set of planetary gears and a cam with two followers mounted on a carrier with said gears and adapted to in infinitely variable in output but maintain a uniform output for a given uniform input. The followers are can be shifted in relation to the three dimensional cam by a shifter and clutches are used to handle the relative motion of the gears and follower shafts. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304916 | LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR TO FRICTION DISC UNLOADING - A differential is provided that includes a case, a cam side gear disposed proximate a first end of the case, and a side gear disposed proximate a second end of the case. The side gears have respective hubs. The differential further includes a first clutch pack disposed around the hub of the side gear. The differential further includes an annular engaging member disposed between the side gear and the case. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304917 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes a sun gear member, a planet carrier member, and a ring gear member. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes arranged within a transmission housing. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304918 | PLANETARY CARRIER ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRATED PARK GEAR FOR A TRANSMISSION - A planetary carrier assembly for a transmission includes a first carrier portion and a second carrier portion. The first carrier portion includes a spider flange portion and at least one first carrier arm half extending along the longitudinal axis. The second carrier portion includes a park gear flange and at least one second carrier arm half extending along the longitudinal axis into abutting engagement with the at least one first carrier arm half. The first carrier arm halves and the second carrier arm halves are welded together at an approximate midsection along the longitudinal axis between the spider flange portion and the park gear flange portion to minimize internal stresses within the output shaft assembly. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304919 | MACHINE ELEMENT - A machine element having that has at least one rotationally symmetrical section which is configured like a hollow body. In the machine element at least the rotationally symmetrical section is formed from two elements of bowl-shaped design which close the machine element on the end side and in the process enclose at least one cavity. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304920 | Hybrid Assembly , A Hybrid Power-Train , And A Method For Operating A SelectivelyMovable Assembly - An improved hybrid powertrain incorporating a flywheel which provides a mechanical power path and an electrical power path wherein the flywheel can be accelerated or decelerated with or without generating a torque on the output shaft. The design is not only suitable for high energy flywheels, but also for low energy flywheels sized to handle transient power requirements (acceleration and deceleration), thus lowering the power requirement for the prime energy source. As such, the system is ideal for electric vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, and series hybrid vehicles as the prime power source is fractionally sized. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304921 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING STATES OF HYBRID DRIVE TRAIN OF A VEHICLE - A method for determining conditions of a hybrid drive train of a motor vehicle. The method determines, the actual conditions ( | 2010-12-02 |
20100304922 | DECELERATION CONTROL APPARATUS FOR HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A deceleration control apparatus for a hybrid electric vehicle in which an electric motor conducts regenerative braking when the vehicle is to be decelerated comprises a braking unit for applying a braking force on a drive member transmitting drive power converted by a parallel axes-type automatic transmission to wheels, and a control unit for controlling the braking unit to apply a braking force on the drive member while a downshift is being conducted in the automatic transmission in the process of deceleration of the vehicle. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304923 | Method For Controlling A Hybrid Drive - A method for controlling a hybrid drive of a vehicle, which includes at least one internal combustion engine and at least one electric machine, having a first clutch situated between the electric machine and the drive train of the vehicle and a second clutch situated between the electric machine and the internal combustion engine. Performance parameters of the hybrid drive are controlled as a function of the driver's intent. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304924 | HYBRID POWERTRAIN WITH TORQUE-MULTIPLYING ENGINE STARTING MECHANISM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING A HYBRID POWERTRAIN - A hybrid powertrain is provided that provides engine starting from an electric-only mode with a reduced torque load on the motor/generator. The powertrain includes an engine and a motor/generator, which may be a single motor/generator in a strong or full hybrid, but is not limited to such. The motor provides propulsion torque in an electric-only operating mode, and is configured to apply torque to a transmission input member. A first clutch is selectively engagable to connect the engine output member for common rotation with the transmission input member. An engine starting mechanism is provided that multiplies motor torque used to start the engine so that less is diverted from propelling the vehicle, enabling a smaller motor/generator to be used. A method of controlling such a powertrain is also provided. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304925 | MOTOR VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM - A motor vehicle control system for controlling a motor vehicle with a hybrid drive comprising an internal combustion engine and an electric motor, with a strategy sub-component, a control sub-component and an actuator sub-component. The functional components include at least an internal combustion engine functional component, a transmission functional component, such that the strategy sub-component ( | 2010-12-02 |
20100304926 | Transmission Clutch Stroking Control During an Engine Restart In a Hybrid Electric Vehicle - A method for controlling restart of an engine in a hybrid electric powertrain includes stopping the vehicle and engine, initiating the restart, estimating time required to restart the engine after the restart is initiated, filling and stroking launch elements of a transmission, when the estimated time substantially equals a second estimated time required to fill and stroke said launch elements, and increasing the torque capacity of the launch elements to accelerate the vehicle. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304927 | DUAL GAIN CLUTCH CONTROL SYSTEM - An automatic transmission includes a control system for controlling a clutch of the transmission. The control system includes a first variable flow solenoid and a second variable flow solenoid, each in selective fluid communication with the clutch. The first variable force solenoid provides hydraulic fluid within a first pressure range of 0 and 1,000 kPa. The second variable force solenoid provides hydraulic fluid within a second pressure range of 0 and 2,000 kPa. A transmission controller sends an electrical signal having a current between the range of 0 and 1 amp to one of the first and second variable flow solenoids. The pressure output of each of the first and second variable force solenoids is a function of, within their respective first and second pressure ranges, the amplitude of the current of the electrical signal to provide two distinct power gains to the single clutch. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304928 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DIRECTLY ENTERING NEUTRAL IDLE DURING A GARAGE SHIFT - A vehicle includes an engine, a multi-speed transmission with a neutral idle (NI) mode capability, and a controller. The controller allows direct entry into the NI mode during a garage shift (GS) event. One clutch is actuated during the GS event, and a different clutch is actuated to directly enter NI mode after completing the GS event. A method allows for direct entry into a neutral idle (NI) mode during a garage shift (GS) event using a multi-speed transmission. The method includes automatically actuating a first clutch of a plurality of clutches to complete the GS event, and a second clutch of the plurality of clutches to directly enter the NI mode after completing the GS event. The method may include holding the NI clutch at a pre-learned NI pressure during a fill stage of the GS clutch, and varying a turbine pull-down rate to provide different GS shift feels. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304929 | Braking System for a Utility Vehicle that can be Pneumatically Coupled to a Trailer, and Method for Operating such a Braking System - A braking system and method provided for a utility vehicle pneumatically coupled to a trailer. The system has an electronic control unit, a valve device that can be electrically connected by the at least one electronic control unit, the valve device building up pressure for the trailer braking system when connected, causing the trailer to brake, and a pressure sensor which detects the pressure for the trailer braking system and transmits a corresponding signal to the electronic control unit. The electronic control unit can influence the pressure generated for the trailer braking system by pulsed connection of the valve device, taking into account the pressure detected by the pressure sensor for the trailer braking system. The electronic control unit only allows the pulsed connection for braking the trailer when the service brake of the traction-vehicle is not activated, when conditions are such that the braking of the trailer could be useful in spite of a non-active service brake of the traction-vehicle, and when such an anti-jackknifing process is required by a signal generator. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304930 | BRAKING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A VEHICLE - A vehicle comprises a plurality of wheels is supported by a frame. At least one of the plurality of wheels is operatively connected to an engine for propelling the vehicle. A limited slip differential is supported by the frame. A first half-shaft and a second half-shaft are operatively connected to the limited slip differential. The first half-shaft supports a first wheel of the plurality of wheels. The second half-shaft supports a second wheel of the plurality of wheels. A brake is operatively connected to the limited slip differential. The brake selectively exerts a braking torque on the first and second wheels via at least one portion of the limited slip differential to reduce the speed of the vehicle. A method of operating a vehicle is also described. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304931 | Motion capture system - A motion capture system includes at least four relatively positioned locating units defining an area; an RFID fiducial moving with a movable object within the vicinity of the defined area; the locating units receiving RF signals transmitted by the RFID fiducial; and a processing unit in communication with the locating units and the RFID fiducial, the processing unit transmitting RF signals to the RFID fiducial and receiving information from the locating units in response to the transmitted RF signals and determining a location of the RFID fiducial. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304932 | Method of controlling an exercise apparatus - A method for controlling an exercise apparatus via a control interface of an exercise apparatus, including steps of controlling a touch screen to display an information field, and then monitoring the touch screen to detect whether a touch has occurred on the surface of the touch screen and whether the touch is located in an input zone which has a plurality of sensing areas in the information field. A user can use one of specific actions, such as drag, to move a first tag in the input zone from a first sensing area to a second sensing area. And one of the steps of the method relocates the first tag proximate to the second sensing area to have a portion of the first tag to point at the second sensing area. Then, the final step of the method operates the exercise apparatus from a first condition using a first value corresponding to the first sensing area to a second condition using a second value corresponding to the second sensing area. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304933 | Rehabilitation Apparatus - An exercise machine designed to enhance flexibility and allow for controlled stretching of torso muscles is herein disclosed. The machine comprises a padded cushion upon which a user is situated in a seated position. The machine also comprises a padded bolster which moves in a circular arc which the user pushes against with their back, chest, or side, depending on the seated position. The bolster supports and guides the user through a full arcuate motion from a vertical position downwardly toward the floor. The machine comprises a stationary second pad which supports a user's pelvis or waist area during the stretching therapy. The positions of both the bolster and stationary pad are adjustable in order to accommodate the user's size. The exercise machine utilizes a series of counterbalancing springs housed within a main enclosure to enable the user to easily return to a sitting position. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304934 | AQUATIC TRAINING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for training swimmers in a controlled aquatic environment, such as a pool, the system comprising a base station in communication with various system components. The base station receives pertinent data from the swimmer through direct wiring detecting a contact with the pool (i.e. the completion of a lap) or through wireless communication. The base station can include an accelerometer-based touch pad for detecting contact of a swimmer with the pool wall. The base station can alternatively include an optical transceiver for transmitting and receiving swimmer data. The swimmers can be equipped with a finger tapper and a toe tapper for determining lap times and sending the relevant information to the base station. The training system can also include an underwater display for providing relevant information to a swimmer within a pool and an underwater video camera for recording video footage of swimmers. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304935 | Connector for Jungle Gym and Jungle Gym Using Same - To provide a connector for a jungle gym facilitating installation/removal of a tube and a connector and attaining a strong connection, and a jungle gym configured by the tubes connected thereby, the jungle gym comprises a plurality of tubes | 2010-12-02 |
20100304936 | CONVEYOR BELT OR TREADMILL BELT - A conveyor belt or treadmill belt comprises a cloth layer woven by at least one warp and woof and having an outer surface and an inner surface in response to each other, a clearance passing through the inner and the outer surfaces and being formed between the warp and the woof; a laminating layer serving as being stepped, the laminating layer being molded to a laminated film and melted to couple with an outer surface of the cloth layer, such that the laminating layer merges into the clearance between the warp and the woof of the cloth layer so that the laminating layer is integrally formed a rough connecting surface; a gel layer coated on an inner surface of the cloth layer so as to link with the connecting surface of the laminating layer, thus engaging the cloth layer between the gel layer and the laminating layer. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304937 | SPEED DOCTOR SPEED BUILDER - Improvements in a foot exerciser are presented that provides variable resistance for foot extension and flexing. The improvements are presented with two varieties where a first variety is fit onto an existing shoe and a second variety that is a complete shoe with the resistance elements built into or on the shoe. The amount of resistance can be changed or varied based on the abilities of the athlete by changing the resistance material, length, number and or the attachment location of the resistance element on the shoe or foot exerciser. The Speed Doctor speed builder foot exerciser provide athletes with a simple and effective way to improve the strength, agility and jumping ability of their legs by wearing shoes that offer resistance and tension. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304938 | Freestanding Selectable Free Weight Assembly - An adjustable weight set apparatus includes a handle having a first end portion and a second end portion opposite the first end portion. A first weight set is adapted to be supported on the first end portion of the handle and a second weight set is adapted to be supported on the second end portion of the handle. Each of the first and second weight sets includes a plurality of weight plates. An adjustment assembly is mounted on the handle and includes a single selector element and a pair of selectors positioned for engaging and retaining the weight plates to the handle. The selectors are operatively connected to the selector element such that movement of the single selector element causes movement of both selectors for engaging and retaining the weight plates of the first and second weight sets to the handle. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304939 | DUMBBELL - A dumbbell with a selectable number of weight disks includes a handle with pins projectable in opposing directions, a base assembly for accommodating two sets of weight disks standing upright, and having through-going openings. Neighbouring weight disks have mutually cooperating connecting arrangements which axially interconnect the weight disks but which permit radial separation. The projection lengths of the pins are stepwise selectable in order thereby to permit selection of the number of weight disks carried on the handle. The handle has, in opposing ends, connecting arrangements for interconnecting with the connecting arrangements of the innermost weight disks in the base assembly. Further, the space between the connecting arrangements of the handle is free through 360° about the handle throughout its entire length, the openings of the weight disks being centrally located. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304940 | DUMBBELL - A dumbbell with a selectable number of weight disks includes a handle with pins projectable in opposing directions, a base assembly for accommodating two sets of weight disks standing on edge and provided with openings. The projection lengths of the pins are stepwise selectable in order to permit selection of the number of weight disks supported on the handle. Neighbouring weight disks have mutually engaging connecting arrangements which axially interconnect the weight disks but which permit radial separation. The weight disks are planar with a circular, unbroken peripheral edge and with the openings located centrally. All connecting arrangements have a longitudinal centre line which coincides with a diameter line for the weight disks and with the permitted radial displacement direction between two neighbouring weight disks. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304941 | PLAY APPARATUS AND ELASTIC MECHANISM - A slide play apparatus for sliding not only on the surface of snow but also on the surfaces of lawn and sand. The slide play apparatus cushions an impact from a sliding surface to a player and is excellent in operability. The play apparatus ( | 2010-12-02 |
20100304942 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ROLLING MILL CAST ROLLS AND A ROLLING MILL CAST ROLL - The present invention is directed to a rolling mill cast roll with a higher resistance to adhesion and propagation of cracks, and the process for the manufacture thereof, said process comprising the steps of: introduction ( | 2010-12-02 |
20100304943 | FUEL TANK OF THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL WITH FUNCTIONAL INSTALLATION FITMENTS FOR AIR INTAKE AND VENTING, FOR FUEL TAKE-OFF AND THE LIKE - The invention concerns a fuel tank of thermoplastic material, comprising functional installation fitments for air intake and venting, for fuel take-off or the like, which is distinguished in that at least one functional installation fitment is connected to the inside wall of the container in material-bonded relationship in such a way that the functional installation fitment defines with the container wall a volume separated from the filling volume of the container in such a way that the inside wall of the container serves directly as a boundary wall of said volume. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304944 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF DISPOSABLE, ONE-WAY, SINGLE-USE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS SUCH AS KEGS - A method and apparatus for the manufacture of disposable, one-way, single-use beverage containers such as kegs. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304945 | CREASING, PERFORATING AND FOLDING DEVICE - The present invention provides a device ( | 2010-12-02 |
20100304946 | Booklet Maker With Crease Roller - A booklet maker having a first crease device forming a folded edge on a set of sheets. A second crease device is disposed downstream along a booklet processing path from the first crease device. The second crease device includes an edge engaging mechanism translatable in a direction transverse to the path of booklet travel. The edge engaging mechanism is compressively engagable with the folded edge of a booklet for forming a crease in the booklet. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304947 | Paper folding apparatus and image forming system - A paper folding apparatus performs folding by making an end of the paper abut against a stopper member to set a folding position, and making the paper at the folding position be bitten into a nip between a pair of folding rollers, and can perform the folding of a plurality of sheets of paper. The paper folding apparatus can perform outward three folding by making the paper abut against a second stopper member to set a second folding position, and making the sheets of paper at the second folding position be bitten into a nip between a second pair of folding rollers to perform a second folding. In the second folding operation for performing the outward three folding, the second stopper member is moved to push the paper in a direction of the nip between the second pair of folding rollers. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304948 | COLORED GLASS-CERAMIC MATERIALS AND COLORED ARTICLES MADE OF SUCH GLASS-CERAMIC MATERIALS - Transparent β-quartz glass-ceramics containing vanadium oxide. Such glass-ceramics have advantageous optical properties including good transmission in the infrared range, low transmission in the visible range, and significant transmission in the blue range for thicknesses of 3 mm. They can be used as materials for cooking top plates. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304949 | SILICO-SODO-CALCIC GLASS SHEET - The invention relates to a glass sheet, the composition of which is of the soda-lime-silica type and comprises the following constituents in contents varying within the weight limits defined below: | 2010-12-02 |
20100304950 | OPTICAL GLASS - The present invention relates to an optical glass containing, in terms of mass % on the basis of oxides, B | 2010-12-02 |
20100304951 | TAPHOLE MIX - It is intended to provide a taphole mix capable of forming SiC bonds with minimum of an excess and a deficiency in components thereof, and excellent in drillability. A fine particle fraction having a particle diameter of 75 μm or less is comprised of three components consisting of a silicon nitride-based material, a carbon-based material, and roseki, or comprised of the three component, and one or more selected from the group consisting of an alumina-based material, a silicon carbide-based material, a rare-earth element oxide-based material, clay, a high-purity silica-based material containing SiO | 2010-12-02 |
20100304952 | METHOD OF PROCESSING NEPHELINE SYENITE - A method of processing a useable particulated nepheline syenite including providing particulate nepheline syenite with a maximum first grain size; milling the nepheline syenite in a ball mill operated substantially dry to produce a dry feed stock with particles less than a given size; and, using an air classifier to remove particles having a second grain size from the feed stock to provide an Einlehner Abrasive Value of less than about 100. In practice the second grain size is less than 5 microns and the distribution profile is generally 4-5 microns. The product produced by the method is, thus, novel. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304953 | Zeolite Membranes for Separation of Mixtures Containing Water, Alcohols, or Organics - Zeolite membrane sheets for separation of mixtures containing water, alcohols, or organics are provided, as well as methods for making the same. Thin, but robust, zeolite membrane sheets having a zeolite membrane layer formed directly on a thin porous metal support sheet provide improved separations performance. The zeolite membrane layers have a thickness less than 3 μm and are formed on a thin porous metal support sheet having a thickness less than or equal to approximately 200 μm. The porous metal support sheet comprises an average pore size of less than 3 μm, a porosity between 25% and 75%, and a thickness of less than or equal to 200 μm. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304954 | PHOTOCATALYST DISPERSION LIQUID AND PHOTOCATALYST FUNCTIONAL PRODUCT USING THE SAME - The present invention provides a photocatalyst dispersion liquid comprising at least a titanium oxide particle which is obtained by a sulfate process and in which the content of sulfuric acid in terms of elemental sulfur is 1000 ppm or less, a tungsten oxide particle, and a dispersion medium for dispersing these particles, wherein a content ratio of the titanium oxide particle to the tungsten oxide particle is 1:8 to 8:1 by mass ratio, and further provides a photocatalyst functional product comprising a photocatalyst layer formed using the photocatalyst dispersion liquid. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304955 | Catalysts - A process for regenerating a spent cobalt Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalyst includes subjecting a spent particulate cobalt Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalyst sequentially to a dewaxing treatment, an oxidation treatment at a pressure of 4 to 30 bar(a) and a reduction treatment, thereby regenerating the catalyst. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304956 | ALKYLATION SYSTEM INCLUDING A CATALYST REGENERATION ZONE, AND A PROCESS RELATING THERETO - One exemplary embodiment can be an alkylation system including a catalyst regeneration zone. Generally, the catalyst regeneration zone includes first and second columns. The first column can provide an overhead stream having a catalyst and a first hydrocarbon, a side-stream having the catalyst and water, and a bottom stream having a second hydrocarbon. Typically, the second column receives the side-stream as a feed. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304957 | Zeolite-Based Honeycomb Body - Zeolite-based honeycomb bodies and methods of manufacturing same. Zeolite-based honeycomb bodies especially suited for engine exhaust treatment applications include a primary phase comprising a zeolite having a SiO2 to Al2O3 molar ratio in the range from 5 to 300. The zeolite-based composites are porous with an open porosity of at least 25% and a median pore diameter of at least 1 micron. The zeolite-based honeycomb bodies can be manufactured by an extrusion method. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304958 | METHOD FOR PREPARING MONOLITHIC CATALYST WASHCOAT - A method for preparing monolithic catalyst washcoat is disclosed and includes the following steps: preparing a coating slurry; pretreating a monolithic carrier; applying the coating slurry onto the monolithic carrier by vacuum spraying; removing the excess coating slurry by vacuum extraction; and obtaining the monolithic carrier applied with the washcoat after drying and calcination. The washcoat of 5-20 wt % can be obtained on the monolithic carrier of the present invention by one-off applying. The method can be used to prepare the washcoat on monolithic cordierite ceramic carrier, monolithic metal carrier, monolithic active carbon carrier or monolithic molecular sieve carrier. The obtained washcoat is uniform, and has good adhesion with the carrier and excellent repeatability. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304959 | Catalyst Composition, the Method of Manufacturing, and the Process of Using Thereof in Hydrocarbon Conversions - A catalyst composition comprises (a) a MCM-22 family molecular sieve; and (b) a binder, wherein the MCM-22 family molecular sieve is characterized by an average crystal agglomerate size of less than or equal to 16 microns. The catalyst composition may further have a second molecular sieve having a Constraint Index of less than 12, e.g., less than 2. Examples of molecular sieve useful for this disclosure are a MCM-22 family molecular sieve, zeolite Y, and zeolite Beta. The catalyst composition may be used for the process of alkylation or transalkylation of an alkylatable aromatic compound with an alkylating agent. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304960 | ALLOY FUEL CELL CATALYSTS - Alloy catalysts have the formula of PtXRh, wherein X represents one or two elements from the group consisting of Ti, Mn, Co, V, Cr, Ni, Cu, Zr, Zn, Fe, Ru, Pd, Re, Os, Ir, and Au. These catalysts can be used as electrocatalysts in fuel cells. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304961 | DENTAL CHEMICAL POLYMERIZATION CATALYST AND DENTAL CURABLE COMPOSITION CONTAINING THE SAME CATALYST - [Problems to be Solved] To provide a dental chemical polymerization catalyst comprising, particularly, a combination of an aryl borate compound and an acid compound, and exhibiting not only excellent polymerizing activity but also storage stability.
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20100304962 | SAFE COMBUSTION ADDITIVE AND METHODS OF FORMULATION - A safe, metal-containing combustion additive and a method of formulation is directed for use in connection with utility and industrial furnaces. The additive includes a metal-containing catalyst, a ligand for complexing with the catalyst and a solvent for carrying the catalyst/ligand complex. The vapor pressure of the additive is less than about 200×10 | 2010-12-02 |
20100304963 | CATALYST FOR THE FIRST HYDRODEMETALIZATION STEP IN A HYDROPROCESSING SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE REACTORS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF HEAVY AND EXTRA HEAVY CRUDES - An improved catalyst for hydrodemetallization of heavy crude oils and residua is disclosed. The catalyst is adopted for fixed bed hydroprocessing units. The invention is characterized for having a large pore diameter catalyst principally for hydrodemetallization of heavy oil and residue in a first reactor of a multi-reactor process. The catalyst has high demetallizing activity and high metal deposition capacity which results in good stability with time on stream (TOS). The hydrorefining catalyst is obtained by kneading a porous starting powder principally composed of gamma-alumina and having a pore capacity of 0.3-0.6 ml/g or larger and a mean pore diameter of 10 to 26 nm, extrudating and calcining, and after that supported with active metals component of elements belonging to groups VIIIB and VIB of the periodic table. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304964 | METAL SULFIDE CATALYSTS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Methods and apparatus relate to catalysts and preparation of the catalysts, which are defined by sulfides of a transition metal, such as one of molybdenum, tungsten, and vanadium. Precursors for the catalysts include a metal ion source compound, such as molybdenum trioxide, and a sulfide ion source compound, such as thioacetamide. Once the precursors are dissolved if solid and combined in a mixture, homogenous precipitation from the mixture forms the catalysts. Exemplary uses of the catalysts include packing for a methanation reactor that converts carbon monoxide and hydrogen into methane. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304965 | Ceramic Articles And Methods Of Producing Ceramic Articles - A ceramic article may comprise a sintered phase ceramic composition comprising aluminum titanate (Al | 2010-12-02 |
20100304966 | Fungicidal Compounds, Method For the Production Thereof, And Use Thereof To Combat Damaging Fungi, And Agents Comprising The Same - Compounds of the formula I | 2010-12-02 |
20100304967 | METHOD OF PROTECTING RICE CROPS - A method of protecting rice crops from the phytotoxic action of herbicides by dressing the seed material with a compound of formula (I) or (II). | 2010-12-02 |
20100304968 | PROCESS OF MANUFACTURE FOR DEER REPELLANT, PEST AND RODENT CONTROL, WEED-KILLER, FUNGICIDE AND INSECTICIDE, AND COMBINATIONS THEREOF IN POWDER AND LIQUID SPRAY FORMULATIONS - The deer and rodent repellent, a fungicide, insecticide, a fruit spray, and a weed-killer composition can be prepared in powder delivery system. The solution of an active ingredient is distributed on an inert adsorbent matrix. The formulation can also be distributed using a suitable powder dispenser or can be filled in empty tea bags to be hung on/near the vegetation or can be mixed with a paint to be applied on the fence. A procedure to prepare a liquid formulation containing a film-forming polymer is also mentioned. Combination of actives for various applications can be put together in powder or liquid spray formulations in order to provide convenience and reduce cost to the consumer. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304969 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to method of controlling the growth of weeds, in particular white clover, using a herbicidal composition comprising mesotrione and oxadiazon. It also relates to the use of this composition. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304970 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION - A herbicidal composition which comprises a protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibiting herbicidal active ingredient, a water-soluble herbicidal active ingredient, a water-soluble anionic surfactant, a polyoxyalkylenehydrocarbylamine, a water-immiscible organic solvent in which the protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibiting herbicidal active ingredient cannot be substantially dissolved, a thickner and water, wherein the protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibiting herbicidal active ingredient is suspended in the water dissolving the water-soluble herbicidal active ingredient as solid fine particles has excellent suspension stability. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304971 | HERBICIDAL COMBINATION - The present invention relates to a herbicide combination comprising components (A) and (B), where (A) is one or more herbicides from the group consisting of 2-iodo-N-[(4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)carbamoyl]benzenesulfonamide and compounds of the general formula (I) | 2010-12-02 |
20100304972 | HERBICIDE COMPOSITION - Disclosed is a herbicide composition containing, as active ingredients, 1-(2-chloroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-ylsulfonyl)-3-(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)urea and N-(1-ethylpropyl)-3,4-dimethyl-2,6-dinitrobenzenamine. The herbicide composition has excellent effects but does not have harmful effects on crops. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304973 | HERBICIDAL COMBINATIONS COMPRISING TEFURYLTRIONE FOR USE IN RICE CROPS - A description is given of herbicidal compositions comprising
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20100304974 | Volumizing agents - The present composition is capable of forming a particle film and comprises: (a) less than 99.65% by weight of at least one particle; (b) at least one volumizing agent selected from the group consisting of: (i) cellulose selected from the group consisting of ethyl hydroxy ethyl cellulose, hydroxy ethyl cellulose, hydroxy propyl cellulose, hydroxy ethyl methyl cellulose, hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose, methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, and ethyl methyl cellulose and present in an amount greater than 0.35% by weight; and (ii) non-cellulosic component or cellulose other than said cellulose (i) present in an amount of at least 0.05% by weight; and optionally (c) at least one spreader. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304975 | PROCESS FOR INCREASING PLANTS RESISTANCE TO AN ABIOTIC STRESS - A process for adapting plants to an abiotic stress, in particular to cold or to a hydric stress, in particular drought, humidity or salinity, wherein the process includes at least a step of treatment of the plants by foliar field spraying with a composition including at least one xyloglucan derivative in particular conditions of application. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304976 | ELECTROMAGNET WITH LAMINATED FERROMAGNETIC CORE AND SUPERCONDUCTING FILM FOR SUPPRESSING EDDY MAGNETIC FIELD - An electromagnet comprises: a ferromagnetic core ( | 2010-12-02 |
20100304977 | Superconducting Transition Edge Sensors and Methods for Design and Manufacture Thereof - Methods for forming sensors using transition edge sensors (TES) and sensors therefrom are described. The method includes forming a plurality of sensor arrays includes at least one TES device. The TES device includes a TES device body, a first superconducting lead contacting a first portion of the TES device body, and a second superconducting lead contacting of a second portion of the TES device body, where the first and second superconducting leads separated on the TES device body by a lead spacing. The lead spacing can be selected to be different for at least two of the plurality of sensor arrays. The method also includes determining a transition temperature for each of the plurality of sensor arrays and generating a signal responsive to detecting a change in the electrical characteristics of one of the plurality of sensor arrays meeting a transition temperature criterion. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304978 | Methods and compositions for identifying a fetal cell - The present invention provides methods and compositions for specifically identifying a fetal cell. An initial screening of approximately 400 candidate genes by digital PCR in different fetal and adult tissues identified a subset of 24 gene markers specific for fetal nucleated RBC and trophoblasts. The specific expression of those genes was further evaluated and verified in more defined tissues and isolated cells through quantitative RT-PCR using custom Taqman probes specific for each gene. A subset of fetal cell specific markers (FCM) was tested and validated by RNA fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) in blood samples from non-pregnant women, and pre-termination and post-termination pregnant women. Applications of these gene markers include, but are not limited to, distinguishing a fetal cell from a maternal cell for fetal cell identification and genetic diagnosis, identifying circulating fetal cell types in maternal blood, purifying or enriching one or more fetal cells, and enumerating one or more fetal cells during fetal cell enrichment. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304979 | Diagnostic Methods and Arrays for Use in the Same - The present invention provides a method for determining the presence of breast cancer cells in an individual comprising the steps of (a) providing a serum or plasma sample to be tested and (b) determining a protein signature of the test sample by measuring the presence and/or amount in the test sample of two or more proteins selected from the group defined in Table 1a or 1b, wherein the presence and/or amount in the test sample of the two or more proteins selected from the group defined in Table 1a or 1b is indicative of the presence of breast cancer cells. In a preferred embodiment, the two or more proteins include IL-5 and/or MCP-3. Also provided are arrays and diagnostic kits for use in the methods of the invention. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304980 | PLANAR LIPID BILAYER ARRAY FORMED BY MICROFLUIDIC TECHNIQUE AND METHOD OF ANALYSIS USING PLANAR LIPID BILAYER - There is provided a planar lipid bilayer array formed by microfluidic technique and a method of analysis using the planar lipid bilayers, providing the advantages such as portability, decreased analysis time, a smaller amount of required reagents, and parallel automation with high reproducibility. The planar lipid bilayer array formed by microfluidic technique is a planar lipid bilayer array formed by microfluidic technique (PDMS device) | 2010-12-02 |
20100304981 | BIOMARKERS FOR SEPSIS - Biomarkers for sepsis and resulting mortality can be detected by assaying blood samples. Changes in the concentration of the biomarkers can be used to indicate sepsis, risk of sepsis, progression of sepsis, remission from sepsis, and risk of mortality. Changes can be evaluated relative to data sets, natural or synthetic or semisynthetic control samples, or patient samples collected at different time points. Some biomarkers' concentrations are elevated during disease and some are depressed. These are termed informative biomarkers. Some biomarkers are diagnostic in combination with others. Individual biomarkers may be weighted when used in combinations. Biomarkers can be assessed in individual, isolated or assays, in parallel assays, or in single-pot assays. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304982 | SCAFFOLDED NUCLEIC ACID POLYMER PARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING - The invention provides particle compositions having applications in nucleic acid analysis. Nucleic acid polymer particles of the invention allow polynucleotides to be attached throughout their volumes for higher loading capacities than those achievable solely with surface attachment. In one aspect, nucleic acid polymer particles of the invention comprise polyacrylamide particles with uniform size distributions having low coefficients of variations, which result in reduced particle-to-particle variation in analytical assays. Such particle compositions are used in various amplification reactions to make amplicon libraries from nucleic acid fragment libraries. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304983 | METHOD FOR PROTEIN STRUCTURE DETERMINATION, GENE IDENTIFICATION, MUTATIONAL ANALYSIS, AND PROTEIN DESIGN - An efficient computational method and system for predicting the folding regions and associated secondary and tertiary structures of a protein is disclosed. Methods and systems for sorting amino acid sequences based on predicted structures, as well as methods and systems for determining the presence or absence of genes in nucleic acid sequences or structural mutations in amino acid sequences are also disclosed. A method and system for the design of a protein is also disclosed. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304984 | PREDICTION OF POTENTIAL DRUG-DRUG INTERACTIONS USING GENE EXPRESSION PROFILING OF DRUG TRANSPORTERS, CYTOCHROME P450S AND NUCLEAR X RECEPTORS - The invention provides materials and methods for detecting the expression of genes encoding cytochrome p450, nuclear X receptors, phase H transferases, and solute carrier family uptake pumps. The materials include sets of primers, PCR amplicons and arrays. The methods of the invention include hybridization assays. Kits and assays for the detection of the expression of the genes are also provided by the invention. In addition, the invention provides the use of the materials and methods of the invention in drug screening assays. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304985 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETERMINING WHETHER A SUBJECT CARRIES A DISEASE ASSOCIATED GENE MUTATION COMMON IN JEWISH POPULATIONS - Methods are provided for determining whether a subject carries a disease associated gene mutation common in Jewish populations. In practicing the subject methods, an array comprising a plurality of associated gene mutation probes is contacted with a nucleic acid sample from the subject, and the presence of any resultant surface bound target nucleic acids is detected to determine whether the subject carries an disease associated gene mutation common in Jewish populations. In addition, reagents and kits thereof that find use in practicing the subject methods are provided. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304986 | MECHANICALLY ACTUATED DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE - Disclosed are mechanically-actuated devices for transporting fluids within a microfluidic circuit and performing diagnostic operations on a sample. Also disclosed are related methods for performing sample analysis effected by the motion of an actuator proximate to a microfluidic system. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304987 | METHODS AND KITS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND/OR PROGNOSIS OF THE TOLERANT STATE IN LIVER TRANSPLANTATION - The long-term survival of transplanted grafts critically depends on the life-long administration of immunosuppressive drugs to prevent graft rejection. These drugs are very effective at preventing graft rejection, but they are also associated with severe side effects. Inventors have selected a set of genes whose expression characterizes the tolerant state in liver transplantation in humans. Based on the expression level profile of this set of genes, inventors provide a non-invasive method to assess diagnosis and/or prognosis of the tolerant state in liver transplantation in humans, and kits to perform it. These kits are simpler and cheaper than others based on a great number of genes, such as commercial microarrays with thousands of probes. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304988 | DIAGNOSTIC OF IMMUNE GRAFT TOLERANCE - The present invention concerns a method for the in vitro diagnosis of a graft tolerant phenotype, comprising: determining from a grafted subject biological sample an expression profile comprising, or consisting of, 8 genes, and optionally at least one among 41 further genes, identified in the present invention as differentially expressed between graft tolerant subjects and subjects in chronic rejection, optionally measuring other parameters, and determining the presence or absence of a graft tolerant phenotype from said expression profile and optional other parameters. Said method may further comprise, if said subject is diagnosed as a graft non-tolerant subject, diagnosing from the expression profile if said subject is developing chronic rejection. The invention further concerns kits and oligonucleotide microarrays suitable to implement said method. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304989 | Molecular profiling of tumors - Provided herein are methods and systems of molecular profiling of diseases, such as cancer. In some embodiments, the molecular profiling can be used to identify treatments for a disease, such as treatments that were not initially identified as a treatment for the disease or not expected to be a treatment for a particular disease. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304990 | RULER ARRAYS - The invention in some aspects relates to methods for measuring distances between locations in a nucleic acid. The invention relates to methods of genetic analysis useful for detecting genomic alterations. In some aspects, the invention relates to methods for detecting genomic insertions, deletions, and inversions. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304991 | METHOD OF SELECTING APTAMERS - The present invention is a method for the identification of one or more aptamers to at least one target molecule, the method comprising: selecting candidate aptamer sequences that bind to a target molecule, assigning to the bound sequences a measure (fitness function) of each sequence's aptameric potential, allowing evolution of some or all of the sequences to create a new mixture of candidate sequences, and repeating the method with the newly created candidate aptamer pool until the aggregate aptameric potential of the candidate pool reaches a plateau, wherein sequences present in the final pool are optimal aptamers to the target molecule. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304992 | DIAGNOSIS KIT AND CHIP FOR BLADDER CANCER USING BLADDER CANCER SPECIFIC METHYLATION MARKER GENE - The present invention relates to a kit and nucleic acid chip for diagnosing bladder cancer using a bladder cancer-specific marker gene. More particularly, the invention relates to a kit and nucleic acid chip for diagnosing bladder cancer, which can detect the promoter methylation of a bladder cancer-specific gene, the promoter or exon region of which is methylated specifically in transformed cells of bladder cancer. The use of the diagnostic kit or nucleic acid chip of the invention enables diagnosis of bladder cancer at an early stage of transformation, thus enabling early diagnosis of bladder cancer, and can diagnose bladder cancer in a more accurate and rapid manner compared to a conventional method. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304993 | BIOMARKERS FOR THE DETECTION OF EARLY STAGE OVARIAN CANCER - The present invention provides methods and compositions for detecting early stage ovarian cancer in a patient. Also, methods for evaluating the ovarian cancer state of a patient are described herein. These methods involve the detection, analysis, and classification of biomarkers in biological samples. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304994 | Oligonucleotide Paints - Novel methods for making high resolution oligonucleotide paints are provided. Novel, high resolution oligonucleotide paints are also provided. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304995 | Arrays and Methods for Reverse Genetic Functional Analysis - Provided are methods, kits and arrays for carrying out relative measurement of an analyte of interest in a biological sample. As specifically exemplified, there is an array of stabilized, desiccated cDNA preparations, each at a defined location within the array, where those cDNAs were prepared from cells treated with a particular condition believed to modulate at least one gene of interest. Detection can be via Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction using an appropriate reaction mixture and primers specific for a coding sequence of interest, and a greater relative amount of a RT PCR product from a control preparation reflects greater gene expression in response to the test condition whereas a lower amount of RT PCR product reflects an inhibitory effect on expression of the coding sequence of interest as a result of the application of the test condition. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304996 | B CELL SIGNATURE ASSOCIATED WITH TOLERANCE IN TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS - The present invention provides methods for predicting the development of tolerance to a transplant, such as a kidney, using molecular markers that have different expression patterns in tolerant transplant recipients, as compared to non-tolerant or healthy, non-recipient controls. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304997 | METHOD FOR DETECTING ABNORMAL SPOTS OF NUCLEIC ACID MICROARRAY - A method carries out a nucleic acid analysis using a nucleic acid microarray. A probe nucleic acid including a probe sequence (a′) complementary to a target sequence (a) and a sequence (b′) which is different from the probe sequence (a′) is immobilized on the nucleic acid microarray. The method includes hybridizing the nucleic acid microarray and a labeled abnormality detecting nucleic acid (B) containing a sequence (b) which can be bound to the sequence (b′), obtaining a labeled amount value (Fc1) of the labeled abnormality detecting nucleic acid (B) from a spot (X1), and determining, based on the measured labeled amount value (Fc1), as to whether or not the spot (X1) is an abnormal spot unsuitable for detecting the target nucleic acid. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304998 | Chemical Proteomic Assay for Optimizing Drug Binding to Target Proteins - Disclosed herein are methods related to drug development. The methods typically include steps whereby an existing drug is modified to obtain a derivative form or whereby an analog of an existing drug is identified in order to obtain a new therapeutic agent that preferably has a higher efficacy and fewer side effects than the existing drug. | 2010-12-02 |
20100304999 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANTIGEN STRUCTURE-INDEPENDENT DETECTION OF ANTIGENS CAPTURED ON ANTIBODY ARRAYS - The present invention provides a system and method for detecting antigens captured on an antibody array. The method comprises the following steps of providing the antibody array having at least two antibodies, contacting the antibody array with a sample containing at least one antigen that may be captured by the antibodies disposed on the antibody array, and detecting the at least one antigen captured by the antibody array with a detecting agent that specifically binds to the antigen-bound antibodies on the antibody array, thereby the at least one antigen captured by the antibody array can be detected independent of the structures of the antigens. In a preferred embodiment, C1q is used as the detecting agent to detect antigen-bound antibodies. | 2010-12-02 |
20100305000 | METHOD AND USE OF MICROARRAY TECHNOLOGY AND PROTEOGENOMIC ANALYSIS TO PREDICT EFFICACY OF HUMAN AND XENOGRAPHIC CELL, TISSUE AND ORGAN TRANSPLANT - The present invention is directed to systems and proteogenomic methods for predicting the success of the transplant of a cell, tissue, or organ by providing a means to determine the quality of the cell, tissue, or organ to be transplanted. In one embodiment, the present invention uses samples from the preservation solution to obtain phenomic fingerprints correlated with transplant pre-operative and post-operative data as a pre-operative tissue diagnostic and procedural success predictive indicator. | 2010-12-02 |