52nd week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 42 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120328717 | PHARMACEUTICAL KIT FOR TREATING NEURONAL DAMAGES - A pharmaceutical kit for treating neuronal damages is disclosed. The pharmaceutical composition of the present invention comprises: a first pharmaceutical composition comprising a first effective amount of a Mg | 2012-12-27 |
20120328718 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to an improved mode of administration for cannabis and its natural and synthetic derivatives. A pharmaceutical composition suitable for sublingual aerosol or spray delivery of cannabis is provided. The formulation may be dispensed using a pump spray or the formulation may include a propellant, such as butane, 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a) or 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane (HFC-227). The term cannabis is used herein to refer to all physiologically active substances derived from the cannabis family of plants and synthetic cannabis analogues and derivatives, precursors, metabolites etc., or related substances having cannabis-like physiological effects. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328719 | EXTERNAL PREPARATION FOR SKIN - An object of the present invention is to provide prevent or improve decreases in the barrier function and moisture retention function of the skin, and that object is achieved by applying an external preparation for skin that comprises a matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor and a heparanase inhibitor. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328720 | Iridoid Based Formulations - Fortified food and dietary supplement products may be administered to produce desirable physiological improvement. In particular, embodiments of the invention relates to the administration of products enhanced with plant products and iridoids. A study was performed to evaluate the iridoid content, as well as the in vitro and in vivo bioactivities, of a beverage containing noni fruit, Cornelian cherries, and olive leaf extract. The major iridoids present were identified as asperulosidic acid, deacetylasperulosidic acid, oleuropein, morroniside, loganic acid, and loganin In the 2,2-Diphenylpicrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging assay, remarkably high in vitro antioxidant activity was observed, with an IC | 2012-12-27 |
20120328721 | ALOE VERA SPROUT CONCENTRATE OR EXTRACT HAVING SUPERIOR SKIN CELL GROWTH PROMOTION, ANTIOXIDANT, AND ANTI-ALLERGY EFFECTS - The present invention relates to | 2012-12-27 |
20120328722 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THREE-DIMENSIONAL NETTED STRUCTURE - An apparatus for manufacturing a three-dimensional netted structure, the apparatus including: drawing-down units, the drawing-down units being submerged or partly-submerged in a liquid, and a die with a mouthpiece having a plurality of holes, the die adapted to extrude the filaments downward at a speed lower than the filament dropping speed whereby the filaments drop in between the drawing-down units. The distance between the drawing-down units is smaller than the width of the assembly of the extruded filaments. The drawing-down units are adapted to contact four surfaces of the assembly of the filaments before or after the drawing-down units are submerged. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328723 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING SUPERABSORBENT POLYMERS FOR USE IN AGRICULTURAL APPLICATIONS - Methods and systems for producing superabsorbent polymer particles for use in agricultural applications are disclosed. A monomer is graft polymerized onto a starch to form a starch graft copolymer. The moisture content of the starch graft copolymer is reduced through the use of an extruder. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328724 | Apparatus and Method for Injection Molding at Low Constant Pressure - A low constant pressure injection molding machine forms molded parts by injecting molten thermoplastic material into a mold cavity at low substantially constant pressures of 6,000 psi and less. As a result, the low constant pressure injection molding machine includes a mold formed of easily machineable material that is less costly and faster to manufacture than typical injection molds. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328725 | POSITION DETECTION APPARATUS, IMPRINT APPARATUS, AND POSITION DETECTION METHOD - A position detection apparatus includes an illumination optical system for illuminating a first diffraction grating having periods in each of a first direction and a second direction different from the first direction, and a second diffraction grating having a period different from the period in the second direction of the first diffraction grating in the second direction, at an oblique incidence, and a detection optical system for detecting diffracted light from the first diffraction grating and the second diffraction grating, wherein a relative position of the first diffraction grating and the second diffraction grating is detected based on the detected diffracted light, and wherein the illumination optical system includes a plurality of light intensity distributions in the first direction except for on an optical axis of the detection optical system, in a pupil plane thereof. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328726 | Modelling Plate for a Stereolithography Machine, Stereolithography Machine Using Said Modelling Plate and Tool for Cleaning Said Modelling Plate - The invention is a modelling plate ( | 2012-12-27 |
20120328727 | MOLDING MACHINE - The present invention aims to provide a molding machine which allows a simplification of a sand filling operation, and the prevention of the formation of a bridge and an air channel in the sand tank, so that the sand filling operation of the molding machine being able to be performed steadily. The molding machine of the present invention comprises: a sand tank for storing molding sand to be introduced to a molding flask; a pair of upper and lower sand filling nozzles to guide the molding sand in a horizontal direction, where the molding sand is supplied from a pair of upper and lower sand introducing parts which are located at the lower part of the sand tank; and at least one filter part with a plurality of air-injecting apertures on its entire body, which is attached to at least the entire inner surfaces of the pair of sand introducing parts; wherein the molding sand is fluidized by air injected through the air-injecting apertures of the filter part, and introduced to the molding flask through the sand filling nozzles. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328728 | MOLD FOR IMPRINTING AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - To provide an imprinting mold comprising: a flattening layer provided on a substrate, having a layer made of a flattening agent; and a layer having a fine pattern on the flattening layer. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328729 | FORM MED VIPBARE SIDEKERNER - Pivotable side cores for a lower mold part in a concrete casting machine of the kind typically used for making cast items in the form of concrete blocks for pavements, wall construction or elements, solid blocks and blocks with cavities or recesses. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328730 | MOUNTING DEVICE FOR A ROTATABLE CENTER PART IN AN INJECTION MOLDING DEVICE - The invention relates to a mounting device ( | 2012-12-27 |
20120328731 | INJECTION MOLDING DIE FOR PRODUCING MOLDED PRODUCT HAVING APPEARANCE SURFACE, INJECTION MOLDING METHOD FOR PRODUCING MOLDED PRODUCT HAVING APPEARANCE SURFACE, AND RESIN MOLDED PRODUCT MOLDED BY THE INJECTION MOLDING METHOD - An injection molding die for producing a molded product having an appearance surface, an injection molding method for producing a molded product having an appearance surface, and a resin molded product molded by the injection molding method which is free from occurrence of appearance deficiency such as a flow mark or the like that is a drawback in appearance. A molten thermoplastic resin material is injected into a cavity defined by a molded product's appearance surface forming portion ( | 2012-12-27 |
20120328732 | LARGE GLASSY BEADS - The present invention relates to a particulate composition in the form of a large spherical glassy bead having a cross-sectional diameter greater than 5 mm. The bead comprises an encapsulating carrier composition essentially made of fibrous materials, which are both sugarless and non-cariogenic and an encapsulant, such as a flavor material. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328733 | Process and Kit for Accelerated Production of Wine or Beer - The production of a fermented alcoholic beverage in small to medium size batches primarily in home wine and beer making kits is accelerated by a process wherein a combination of diammonium phosphate and yeast hulls are added to unfermented fruit juice or barley hop prior to fermentation. In this process, fermentation is complete in a week or less. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328734 | PRODUCTION OF NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BY FERMENTATION - The present invention relates to a method for producing a nonalcoholic beverage by fermentation, comprising the following steps: (a) providing a decomposed cereal extract, (b) producing a wort from the cereal extract, (c) treating the wort from step (b) with | 2012-12-27 |
20120328735 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING CASEIN-DERIVED PEPTIDES BY FERMENTATION OF LACTIC ACID BACTERIA - The present invention relates to a method for preparing a casein-derived peptide by fermentation of a lactic acid bacterium. The present invention also relates to a composition containing the peptide, and a method for preparing a functional food. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328736 | Enzymatic Pretreatment For Making Dried Fruits - A process for dried fruit preparation, which process comprises treating fruit with polygalacturonase before drying step. Polygalacturonase can be further used in combination with pectinesterase, pectin lyase, pectate lyase, xyloglucanase, beta-glucanase, amylase and lipase. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328737 | CHEESE AND METHODS OF MAKING SUCH CHEESE - Methods for preparing cheese are provided that involve combining a slurry with a cheese precursor to form an admixture that is subsequently processed to form the cheese product. The slurry typically includes a liquid such as water, milk and/or cream and one or more ingredients that are useful for inclusion in the final cheese product. Systems for preparing such slurries and cheese products are also provided. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328738 | ALKALI BUFFER + MINERALS SUPPLEMENT ADDITIVE - A concentrated alkali buffer+minerals supplement additive for human consumption having a pH value of approximately 12.5, formed by combining potassium hydroxide (KOH) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) with magnesium carbonate hydroxide (MgCO | 2012-12-27 |
20120328739 | Method For The Production Of Coffee - A method for the production of drinks, particularly coffee, even more particularly “American type coffee” or filter coffee by means of a machine and a capsule containing a proportion of preparation for drink is disclosed. The method includes the phases of heating a liquid for the preparation of drinks, putting under pressure the liquid within a boiler, feeding the liquid to the capsule with crossing of the capsule, taking the liquid after this phase of crossing of the capsule. The method also includes an infusion and remixing phase of the liquid with the preparation for drink within the capsule, which occurs within a housing partially filled up with the preparation for drink according to a filling factor in the range from 35 to 90%, preferably in the range from 40 to 85%, even more preferably in the range from 45 to 75%. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328740 | CAPSULE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF COFFEE - Machine, capsule, method for the preparation of drinks, particularly coffee, even more particularly “Americano type coffee” or filter coffee or filtered coffee in which the capsule is shaped with an essentially cylindrical form with a mouth, this capsule containing a predefined proportion of preparation for drink according to a filling factor in the range from 35 to 90%, preferably in the range from 40 to 85%, even more preferably in the range from 45 to 75%. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328741 | DRINKING STRAW AND STIRRING DEVICE WITH AN ADDITIVE AND METHOD THEREFOR - A device for drinking and adding a substance to a beverage has a tubular section having a first open end and a second open end. An additive is placed in an interior of the tubular section. A device is used for sealing the first open end and the second open end. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328742 | Decorative Toothpick Mold - An architecture is presented that provides a decorative toothpick device designed primarily for use with chocolate-covered strawberries, cupcakes, cake pops, pastries, or other food articles. The decorative toothpick device comprises a toothpick comprising a first end and a second end, and a decorative molded topper secured to the first end of the toothpick. The second end of the toothpick is then inserted into a confection. The decorative toothpick device would then act as a decorative top piece, as well as a handle with which to eat the strawberry, the cupcake, the cake pop, or the cookie, etc. The decorative toothpick device can come in a ready-to-use package, or be prepared by hand by a user. Furthermore, the decorative molded toppers can be decorated in a variety of designs and themes, depending on the occasion. For example, any kind of additional additive can be used to decorate the decorative molded toppers. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328743 | Method and System for Powder Coating Particulate Ice Cream - The present invention relates to a composition comprising a powder coated particulate ice cream product, wherein the particulate ice cream product is cryogenically formed. The particulate ice cream product may further comprise a plurality of coatings including one or more powder coatings. The present invention further relates to methods for coating these cryogenically frozen ice cream particles. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328744 | Machine For The Production Of Coffee - A machine for the preparation of drinks in capsules, particularly coffee, more particularly “Americano type coffee” or filter coffee or filtered coffee, of the type includes a boiler with a resistance for heating a liquid for the preparation of drinks, a pump for putting under pressure the liquid for the preparation of drinks, a hydraulic group for the feed of the liquid from the boiler through the capsule containing a portion of preparation for dinks with formation of the drink, and conveying means of the drink from the capsule to a collection container in which the hydraulic group includes a distribution valve blocking the distribution of the liquid for the preparation of drinks until a second operating threshold value is exceeded by the hydraulic pressure applied by the liquid for the preparation of drinks, this second operating threshold value being between 4 and 10 bar, preferably 4 and 6 bar. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328745 | BOIL-IN-BAG POUCH - A boil-in-bag pouch ( | 2012-12-27 |
20120328746 | PACKAGE - A package is formed a closed bag made of a multilayer film and contents enclosed in the bag. The film is folded to form the bag and has flat film sides and outer edges that are reinforced by weld seams. The film of the bag has a density of 0.5 g/cm | 2012-12-27 |
20120328747 | High Viscosity Foods Processor - A device and method for producing individualized meals according to the visual desires of each diner at a restaurant. Reservoirs of viscous foodstuff is deposited by an XY or XYZ plotter to simulate edible images and then cooked prior to diners immediately consuming them. The high-volume system includes a rotary shuttle table that contemporaneously prints, cooks, flips and dispenses food products, especially pancakes. Patrons draw images using drawing implements whose colors coincide with the viscous foodstuffs in the reservoirs. These images are digitally scanned and the data is used to drive the XY plotter thereby enabling colored printed food to correlate with images drawn by patrons immediately prior to ordering. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328748 | BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE AND OPERATING METHOD - A beverage dispensing machine, for instance a coffee machine, provided with a brewing chamber and at least one valve for totally and/or partially blocking the beverage from exiting the chamber. Advantageously, the valve is an electrovalve, in particular a piezoelectric valve, which is continuously controllable to adjust the beverage flow rate being permitted to exit the chamber. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328749 | CIPC VAPOR TREATMENT - Methods and systems useful for treating crop storage systems with a chemical vapor are set forth herein. Particularly, vapors of CIPC are used in either active or passive systems to inhibit sprouting of stored potatoes. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328750 | DEVICE FOR REMOVING THE SPENT FLAVOR BASE FROM A FRENCH PRESS BEVERAGE BREWING APPARATUS AFTER USE - The device, known as an extraction basket, sits at the bottom of the brewing apparatus' brewing chamber. The basket is inserted into the chamber prior to the addition of the flavor base and water to the chamber. The basket is depressed to the bottom of the chamber. The flavor base is then added to the chamber along with hot water, following the French press process of brewing. With a standard French press brewing apparatus, once the flavor base and hot water is added, a filtration piston is then inserted into the brewing chamber. After the allotted brewing time has passed, the filtration piston is depressed into the chamber. This pushes the spent flavor base to the bottom of the chamber, filtering the brewed beverage from the solid flavor base. As the solid flavor base is pushed to the bottom, the spent flavor base is compacted in the extraction basket which is located at the bottom of the brewing chamber. Once the brewed beverage has been removed the filtration piston is removed from the chamber leaving the spent flavor base compacted into the extraction basket. The user then reaches into the chamber lifts the handle on the extraction basket quickly and neatly removes the basket and the spent flavor base in one efficient motion. The spent flavor base can now be discarded properly without effort or mess. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328751 | DEMUCILATING, CLEANING AND WASHING VERTICAL ASCENDING MULTISTAGE DOUBLE BASKET MACHINE FOR DESPULPED COFFEE - The present invention is developed in the farming machinery field used during the wet stage of the coffee and refers to an apparatus that allows carrying out the processes of demucilaging, cleaning and washing of the previously depulped coffee seedcases using a low water and power consumption. Said apparatus comprises a mechanical feeding system for depulped beans, as well as a system for removing the mucilage and further washing of the beams that is constituted by a vertical rotor provided with metallic fingers that generate friction between the grains to be demucilaged, and also two metallic baskets, the first one is conical shaped—where a variable pressure zone between beans is generated, making possible a efficient detachment of the mucilage—, and the second one is cylindrical shaped one—zone of greater agitation between the beans and lower pressure between them and where a minimal amount of water is used for final washing—, which are built with square rods forming a continuous spiral which enables an easy evacuation of mucilage and other impurities through the horizontal slots due to the centrifugal force produced by the spin of a rotor. Finally, the present invention refers to a method for demucilaging, cleaning and washing depulped coffee by using of the above mentioned integral machine. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328752 | CONTINUOUS OVEN WITH A CASCADING CONVEYOR - A continuous oven comprising cascading conveyors. In one embodiment the oven comprises an oven floor, a ceiling, a left panel, and a right panel. The oven floor and ceiling are attached by the left and right sides defining an oven cavity. Located inside the oven cavity is at least one cascading conveyor. Also within the oven cavity is a partition which separates the oven into an upstream end and a downstream end. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328753 | NON ROTATING RACK OVEN - A cooking apparatus ( | 2012-12-27 |
20120328754 | Impact-Modified Polypropylene Composite - An impact-modified polypropylene composite is made by mixing from 65 to 97 weight parts polypropylene having a glass transition temperature of greater than −25° C., from 3 to 35 weight parts propylene-based elastomer having a density of from 0.860 g/cc to 0.875 g/cc, a melting point of from 130° C. to 170° C., a glass transition temperature of from −35° C. to −25° C., and a melt flow rate of from 3.0 to 15.0 g/10 minutes, and from 0.1 to 20 weight parts of exfoliated silicate platelets. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328755 | STABILIZED ANTHOCYANIN COMPOSITIONS - The invention describes stabile anthocyanin compositions, methods to prepare such compositions and also methods of use of such compositions to treat various afflictions. The present invention describes unique compositions of an anthocyanin and a stabilizing compound such that the combination of the two components provides that the anthocyanin does not readily undergo degradation, such as oxidation, pH instability, etc. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328756 | CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS CONTAINING ERYTHRITOL - The present invention relates to a confectionery product, more specifically a hard candy containing an edible acid, and at least 95% w/w erythritol preferably at least 98% w/w erythritol, more preferably at least 99% w/w erythritol. The confectionery product is not containing a binding agent selected from the group consisting of gum Arabic, gelatine and mixtures thereof. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328757 | BEVERAGE COMPOSITION COMPRISING CLA - A beverage composition comprises fat, protein, thickener and water, wherein the fat comprises at least 40% by weight of conjugated linoleic acid or a derivative thereof (CLA). | 2012-12-27 |
20120328758 | Enhanced Fiber Additive; and Use - The disclosure provides a process of modifying a seed based fiber (SBF) to form an enhanced fiber additive (EFA). The process includes an acid treatment step and optionally at least one fiber modification step. Preferred EFA products and uses are described. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328759 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CHEESE PRODUCT CONTAINING MILK SOLIDS LOWER THAN OR EQUAL TO 50% AND COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE CEREAL - The invention relates to a method for producing a cheese product containing milk solids ≦50% and consisting of a mixture of melted cheese and of at least one cereal, and to a cheese product which may be produced by the method. The cheese product is characterized by a long shelf life, i.e. a shelf life which may be up to 4 months at room temperature. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328760 | EMULSION COMPOSITION - An emulsion composition, which contains (A) an oil phase component containing an oil-soluble component and fats and oils, (B) polyglycerol fatty acid ester, and (C) an aqueous phase component, wherein the (A) fats and oils in the oil phase component have a fatty acid composition in a weight ratio of capric acid 20 to 97, lauric acid 28 to 6000, and myristic acid 11 to 2100, relative to caprylic acid 100, has a high emulsion stability even after long-term preservation, which is sensorially superior, shows a high transparency when added to an aqueous phase system, and suppresses decomposition of an oil-soluble component having physiological functions such as a capsinoid compound. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328761 | Liquid Coffee Concentrates And Methods Of Making Thereof - Methods for stabilizing liquid coffee concentrates are provided that form a coffee beverage that has a substantially consistent acidity profile. In one aspect, the methods blend a liquid coffee concentrate base with an edible alkali source in an amount effective to artificially increase a pH of the liquid coffee concentrate base. The liquid coffee concentrate base is aseptically processed and thermally treated at elevated temperatures for a time sufficient to artificially drive acid generating reactions in the liquid coffee concentrate to completion to form a stabilized liquid coffee concentrate. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328762 | PROCESSED AND ROASTED COFFEE BEAN AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF PROCESSED AND ROASTED COFFEE BEAN - The present invention provides refined roasted coffee beans having a Hunter L value of 10 to 30 and a hydroxyhydroquinone content of not higher than 30 mg/kg by contacting an aqueous solvent with raw material roasted coffee beans. The invention also provides a process for producing refined roasted coffee beans, which includes contacting raw material roasted coffee beans having a Hunter L value of 12 to 35, with coffee bean-derived extract-containing water selected from water containing an extract derived from roasted coffee beans having a Hunter L value of 40 or more and water containing an extract derived from raw coffee beans. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328763 | SHORTENING COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed herein are shortening compositions comprising from about 40% to about 90% sucrose polyester, by weight, wherein said shortening compositions may comprise, based on total weight of the shortening composition, a Solid Fat Index of from about 5% to about 10% solids at 40° C. and a Firmness of from about 90,000 Pa to about 1,500,000 Pa. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328764 | LETTUCE VARIETY 79-190 OR 79-107 RZ - The present invention relates to a | 2012-12-27 |
20120328765 | MINERAL FORTIFICATION AND ACIDIFICATION SUBSTANCE FOR FRUIT PREPARATIONS - The present invention relates to compositions comprising minerals which are soluble in fruit preparations. The compositions of the present invention dissolve in a fruit preparation without any cloudiness or sedimentation. Methods of making said compositions are also provided. Said compositions are useful in mineral fortification and acidification of fruit preparations. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328766 | WATER-SOLUBLE TABLETS OF NATURAL FOOD-GRADE SEA SALT AND METHOD FOR THEIR PREPARATION - Water-soluble natural integral sea salt tablets preparable as unit doses simple and easy to use, and a method for producing the tablets. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328767 | POTATO BOX STORE CHEMICAL TREATMENTS - Chemical treatment systems and devices structured and adapted to provide chemical vapor of a sprout-inhibiting chemical to tubers stored in boxes in box storage facilities. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328768 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MICROPARTICLE DRY COATING OF SURFACES - A device for coating dry powder microparticles onto a surface may include a jet mill configured to mill dry powder particles into microparticles having a desired aerodynamic diameter and to deaggregate the microparticles, a feed hopper structured and arranged to feed dry powder particles to the jet mill, a surface configured to receive dry powder microparticles and an exit nozzle associated with the jet mill The exit nozzle may be arranged to direct deaggregated micronized dry powder particles from the jet mill to the surface to be coated. The device may further include a holder structured and arranged to hold an item, wherein the item includes the surface. In some aspects of the device, the item may be a film. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328769 | Method For Electrostatic Coating Of A Medical Device - A method for electrostatic coating of medical devices such as stents and balloons is described. The method includes applying a composition to a polymeric component of a medical device which has little or no conductivity. The polymeric component could be a material from which the body or a strut of the stent is made or could be a polymeric coating pre-applied on the stent. The polymeric component could be the balloon wall. A charge can then be applied to the polymeric component or the polymeric component can be grounded. Charged particles of drugs, polymers, biobeneficial agents, or any combination of these can then be electrostatically deposited on the medical device or the coating on the medical device. One example of the composition is iodine, iodine, iodide, iodate, a complex or salt thereof which can also impart imaging capabilities to the medical device. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328770 | Methods For Modulating The Release Rate Of A Drug-Coated Stent - Methods for modulating the release rate of a drug coated stent are disclosed. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328771 | CLOSED LOOP PROCESS CONTROL OF PLASMA PROCESSED MATERIALS - A plasma processing apparatus and method are disclosed which improve the repeatability of various plasma processes. The actual implanted dose is a function of implant conditions, as well as various other parameters. This method used knowledge of current implant conditions, as well as information about historical data to improve repeatability. In one embodiment, information about plasma composition and dose per pulse is used to control one or more operating parameters in the plasma chamber. In another embodiment, this information is combined with historical data to control one or more operating parameters in the plasma chamber. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328772 | COATED PAPER MAKING APPARATUS AND METHOD - Apparatus for making coated paper serving as lower ignition propensity paper for cigarettes has a transport path (L) for a web (W), a coating unit ( | 2012-12-27 |
20120328773 | ACCURATE DEPOSITION OF NANO-OBJECTS ON A SURFACE - The invention notably concerns a method for depositing nano-objects on a surface. The method includes: providing a substrate with surface patterns on one face thereof; providing a transfer layer on said face of the substrate; functionalizing areas on a surface of the transfer layer parallel to said face of the substrate, at locations defined with respect to said surface patterns, such as to exhibit enhanced binding interactions with nano-objects; depositing nano-objects and letting them get captured at the functionalized areas; and thinning down the transfer layer by energetic stimulation to decompose the polymer into evaporating units, until the nano-objects reach the surface of the substrate. The invention also provides a semiconductor device which includes a substrate and nano-objects accurately disposed on the substrate | 2012-12-27 |
20120328774 | CARBON-DEPOSITED ALKALI METAL OXYANION ELECTRODE MATERIAL AND PROCESS OF PREPARING SAME - The present invention relates to the field of electrode materials, and more specifically, to a carbon-deposited alkali metal oxyanion electrode material as well as to a process for preparing same. More particularly, the process for preparing the carbon-deposited alkali metal oxyanion electrode material comprises a dry milling step of precursors of the alkali metal oxyanion electrode material at an energy sufficient to cause the precursors to agglomerate into strong agglomerates, and a heating step comprising pyrolysis of an organic source to obtain the carbon-deposited alkali metal oxyanion electrode material. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328775 | PROCESS FOR MAKING LONG FIBER-REINFORCED POLYURETHANES THAT CONTAIN PARTICULATE FILLERS - Fiber-reinforced polyurethane structures are made with a polyol composition that contains a particulate filler such as calcium carbonate, in addition to the fibers. The polyol composition and the polyisocyanate composition are selected such that the polymer formed in their reaction has a calculated molecular weight between crosslinks (M | 2012-12-27 |
20120328776 | PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF LENSES - Process for manufacturing of an optical article which comprises: | 2012-12-27 |
20120328777 | METHOD FOR PREPARING COATED BINDER UNITS AND A SYSTEM FOR USE THEREIN - A method for preparing a plurality of coated binder units wherein each of the coated binder units comprises a core of a binder coated with a layer of coating material, which method comprises the steps of: (a) providing a coated binder which comprises a core of a binder coated with a layer of coating material; and (b) dividing the coated binder into the plurality of the coated binder units by means of a system which comprises a first and a second loop that engage over part of their lengths and rotate in opposite directions, the first loop comprising a first repeating sequence of interlinked molds and the second loop comprising a second repeating sequence of interlinked molds, whereby the coated binder units are formed by welding edges of the coating and cutting the extrudate into pieces in a region where the first and the second loops engage. The invention further relates to said system. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328778 | INFUSION OF POROUS MEDIA WITH A LIQUID CHEMICAL AGENT MIXTURE - Methods of infusing a porous media with a liquid chemical agent mixture are disclosed. In some embodiments, the methods include forming a solution of said chemical agent in a suitable solvent, introducing said chemical agent solution into contact with said porous media, and evaporating said solvent to deposit said chemical agent onto/into said porous media. In some embodiments, the chemical agent is CIPC. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328779 | STRUCTURE MADE OF GETTER MATERIAL HERMETICALLY PROTECTED DURING MANUFACTURING - Process for making a device comprising at least the following steps:
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20120328780 | Dual Section Module Having Shared and Unshared Mass Flow Controllers - A dual section module with mass flow controllers, for processing wafers, includes: dual process sections integrated together; at least one mass flow controller (MFC) each shared by the dual process sections and provided in a gas line branching into two gas lines, at a branching point, connected to the respective interiors of the dual process sections and arranged symmetrically between the dual process sections; and at least one mass flow controller (MFC) each unshared by the dual process sections and provided in a gas line connected to the interior of each dual process section. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328781 | PROTECTIVE LAYER FOR IMPLANT PHOTORESIST - A method for implanting a dopant in a substrate is provided. A patterned photoresist mask is formed over the substrate, wherein the patterned photoresist mask has patterned photoresist mask features. A protective layer is deposited on the patterned photoresist mask by performing a cyclical deposition, wherein each cycle, comprises a depositing phase for depositing a deposition layer over surfaces of the patterned mask of photoresist material and a profile shaping phase for providing vertical sidewalls. A dopant is implanted into the substrate using an ion beam. The protective layer and photoresist mask are removed. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328782 | Golf Ball Having An Aerodynamic Coating Including Micro Surface Roughness - Golf balls include: (a) a golf ball having a first set of construction specifications; (b) a coating of the golf ball having an exterior surface and (c) the exterior surface having an enhanced micro surface roughness. The enhanced micro surface roughening affects the aerodynamic properties of the ball as compared to golf balls having the same set of construction specifications but without enhanced micro surface roughness. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328783 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR WOOD FINISHING SHEETS - An apparatus and method for wood finishing sheets is provided. The apparatus includes a plurality of absorbent sheets in close proximity to each other within a container, and a wood finishing composition being evenly permeated throughout the plurality of absorbent sheets. The wood finishing composition may be one of stain, colored finish, clear coat, and/or wood sealant and may further include an extender chemical. The method includes preparing wood finishing sheets, by placing a plurality of absorbent sheets in close proximity to each other in a container, adding a wood finishing composition to the plurality of absorbent sheets, enclosing within the container the sheets and the wood finishing composition using a sealing mechanism, and allowing time for the wood finishing composition to permeate the sheets. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328784 | METHOD FOR INTERSTITIAL POLYMER PLANARIZATION USING A FLEXIBLE FLAT PLATE - A method and structure for forming an ink jet print head having a dielectric interstitial layer. A flexible top plate attached to a press can be used to apply pressure to an uncured dielectric interstitial layer. The uncured dielectric interstitial layer is cured while contacting the uncured dielectric interstitial layer with the flexible top plate and applying pressure using the press. Using a flexible top plate rather than a rigid top plate has been found to form a cured interstitial layer over an array of piezoelectric elements which has a more uniform or planar upper surface. An interstitial layer so formed can result in decreased processing time, reduced problems with ink communication in the ink jet print head during use, and decreased manufacturing costs. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328785 | POLYIMIDE NANOCOMPOSITE AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME - Disclosed is a polyimide nanocomposite, which is prepared by mixing modified graphene oxide, polyamic acid, and a solvent to obtain a mixture solution, and heat-curing the mixture solution. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328786 | METAL SURFACE TREATMENT SOLUTION AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING STEEL SHEET USING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a metal surface treatment solution that can provide superior corrosion resistance and paint adhesion. The metal surface treatment solution includes 9˜13 wt % of an epoxy-based silane coupling agent, 5˜9 wt % of an amino-based silane coupling agent, 0.5˜1 wt % of a vanadium compound, 0.5˜1 wt % phosphoric acid; 0.5˜1 wt % of an organic acid, 0.1˜10 wt % of a Ti-Alkoxide, 0.1˜2 wt % of a chelating agent, 0.1˜5 wt % of a calcium phosphate-based compound,. 0.2˜10 wt % of a colloidal silica, and the balance of solvents. A method of manufacturing a surface treated steel sheet using the same is also disclosed. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328787 | HYDROSILYLATION REACTION INHIBITORS, AND USE THEREOF IN A COATING METHOD - The present invention relates to the use of inhibiting compounds, in particular those suitable for inhibiting the hardening of a silicone elastomer precursor silicone composition obtained by a hydrosilylation reaction. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328788 | PROCESS AND ADDITIVE TO IMPROVE ADHESION OF BUILDING COMPOSITIONS TO SUBSTRATES - The present invention relates to the use of an additive as well as a process to improve the adhesion of a mortar to a building substrate, wherein the mortar is mixed with said additive and is applied to a building substrate selected from the group of polystyrene-containing substrates, polyolefin-containing substrates or polyvinyl chloride-containing substrates, the additive containing (i) a plasticizer that is liquid at 50° C. or lower, has a boiling point of 100° C. or higher, and that has a solubility parameter δ 25° C. between 22.5 MPa | 2012-12-27 |
20120328789 | METAL-GRAPHITE FOAM COMPOSITE AND A COOLING APPARATUS FOR USING THE SAME - A method of producing a metal-graphite foam composite, and particularly, the utilization thereof in connection with a cooling apparatus. Also provided is a cooling apparatus, such as a liquid cooler or alternatively, a heat sink for electronic heat-generating components, which employ the metal-graphite foam composite. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328790 | Rinse Aid Compositions with Improved Characteristics - The present invention is directed to rinse aid compositions with improved biodegradability that may be used in automated carwash operations to promote drying and improve the appearance of vehicles. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328791 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COATING A SURFACE WITH A VISCOUS ONE OR PLURAL COMPONENT COATING MATERIAL - There is provided a system and method to spray viscous coating materials comprising abrasive particles, such as Silicium Carbide. Such coating materials are e.g. advanced ceramic composites formulated to protect equipment from corrosion and erosion. In particular the method and the system is able to spray and evenly coat a surface with two component materials based on modified epoxy resin and aliphatic curing agent loaded with abrasive ceramic particles. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328792 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVELY EXTRUDING AND APPLYING A LAYER OF MORTAR UPON A SELECTED SURFACE - A method for extruding and depositing a slurry or mortar onto a selected work surface uses a mortar gun assembly with a chamber for receiving mortar from a remote supply hopper and an extruder configured to selectively apply a bead or ribbon of mortar of selected thickness onto the work surface. The mortar gun assembly provides mortar from the hopper under pressure and the user selectively applies mortar by controlling a rotating port valve between the hopper and the mortar gun chamber. The rotating port valve provides a “rest state” in which the mortar is not sent to the mortar gun, but is instead re-circulated by the pump back to the hopper so un-dispensed mortar is kept moving and cannot dry or set. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328793 | THERMAL SPRAY SYNTHESIS OF SUPERCAPACITOR AND BATTERY COMPONENTS - A method of fabricating an ultracapacitor/supercapacitor or Li-ion battery components from a solid/liquid/gaseous precursor and thermal spray depositing the precursor on a substrate to form a coating layer such that the at least one component is synthesized or pre-synthesized within the thermal spray prior to or after being deposited on the substrate. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328794 | Anisotropic Conductive Film, Method for Producing the Same, and Joined Structure Using the Same - An anisotropic conductive film, containing a resin film; and conductive particles aligned into a monolayer within the resin film adjacent to or on one plane of the resin film with respect to a thickness direction of the resin film, wherein a distance between the one plane of the resin film and a center of the conductive particle is 9 μm or less based on 10-point average. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328795 | RADIATION CURABLE AQUEOUS COATING COMPOSITIONS - This invention relates to a radiation curable aqueous coating composition comprising: from 1 to 99% by weight, relative to the total weight of (1) and (2), of at least one radiation curable aqueously dispersed polyester resin composition (1) comprising an emulsifier D and the reaction product AC of a hydroxy functional polyester resin A and an olefinically unsaturated compound C which can be radically polymerised and which is attached to the polyester resin backbone by an ester linkage or a urethane linkage, and—from 1 to 99% by weight, relative to the total weight of (1) and (2), of at least one other olefinically unsaturated compound (2) selected from the group of: water-dispersible compounds (21); water-soluble compounds (22); and/or water-compatible compounds (23) that have a weight average molecular weight of at least 450 Dalton and are different from the reaction product AC. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328796 | MATERIALS CONTAINING VOIDS WITH VOID SIZE CONTROLLED ON THE NANOMETER SCALE - A method of forming a porous composite material in which substantially all of the pores within the composite material are small having a diameter of about 5 nm or less and with a narrow PSD is provided. The porous composite material includes a first solid phase having a first characteristic dimension and a second phase comprised of pores having a second characteristic dimension, wherein the characteristic dimensions of at least one of said phases is controlled to a value of about 5 nm or less | 2012-12-27 |
20120328797 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR RAPIDLY HEATING AND COOLING A SUBSTRATE AND IMMEDIATELY SUBSEQUENTLY COATING THE SAME UNDER VACUUM - The invention relates to a method for heating/cooling and coating a substrate in a vacuum chamber, comprising the following steps: (1) arranging the lower face of the substrate on a substrate holder, (2) lifting the substrate by a predefined distance relative to the substrate holder, and (3) heating the lifted substrate via its upper face by means of a heating device such as a radiant heating device, (4) coating the hot substrate, for example by moving it in or through a coating zone, (5) cooling the substrate by lowering it onto the chuck and (6) optionally further coating the cold substrate. The method according to the invention further enables process sequences to be executed, wherein various defined temperatures can be set on the substrate during each step, and optionally one or more coating processes can be executed immediately subsequently at said substrate temperature. Also included is the case, for example, that a substrate can be held at a higher temperature for a certain time immediately after a coating process (tempering). | 2012-12-27 |
20120328798 | INTER-LOW-PERMITTIVITY LAYER INSULATING FILM, AND METHOD FOR FORMING INTER-LOW-PERMITTIVITY LAYER INSULATING FILM - A low-permittivity interlayer insulating film of the present invention is formed by a plasma CVD method and includes at least carbon and silicon, wherein a ratio of the carbon to the silicon is 2.5 or more, and relative permittivity is 3.8 or less. Also, a film formation method of a low-permittivity interlayer insulating film of the present invention includes forming a film of an insulating film material that includes at least carbon and silicon by a plasma CVD method, wherein a hydrocarbon is not used as the insulating film material, and a ratio of the carbon to the silicon is 2.5 or more, and relative permittivity is 3.8 or less in the formed low-permittivity interlayer insulating film. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328799 | POSITIVE PHOTOSENSITIVE RESIN COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR FORMING PATTERNS BY USING THE SAME - A photosensitive resin composition and a method for forming patterns by using the same are disclosed. The photosensitive resin composition comprises a novolac resin (A), an ortho-naphthoquinone diazide sulfonic acid ester (B) and a ketol solvent (C). The novolac resin (A) includes a high-ortho novolac resin (A-1) that has ortho-ortho methylene bonding to all methylene bonding in a ratio of 18% to 25%, and a weight ratio (A-1)/(C) of the high-ortho novolac resin (A-1) to the ketol solvent (C) is 0.1 to 2.0, thereby exhibiting excellent temporal stability and further forming patterns with superior film to thickness uniformity and high resolution. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328800 | PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE COMPOSITION (As Amended) - The present invention relates to a pressure sensitive adhesive composition. The present invention may effectively provide a pressure sensitive adhesive where peel forces for both sides are different and an modulus differs along the thickness direction. By applying the pressure sensitive adhesive as above, the present invention may provide, for example, an optical element, such as a polarizing plate, which can effectively inhibit light leakage and shows excellent durability, while being formed to have a thin thickness as well. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328801 | Inflatable Decorative System - An inflatable decorative system that includes a vehicle that has an exhaust conduit that conveys exhaust from the vehicle. A coupling device couples an exhaust conveyance element sealingly to an exhaust conduit such that exhaust is conveyed from the first end of the exhaust conveyance element to the second end where the second end dispels the exhaust into an inflatable decorative receptacle. The inflatable decorative receptacle has indicia of individual's favorite sports teams to present a giant inflatable receptacle representing that individual's sports team. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328802 | METHOD FOR SURFACETREATING PAPER AS WELL AS PAPER - In a method for surface-treating paper, in particular paper printable by ink-jet printing, in which an aqueous solution containing at least one water-soluble salt of a bivalent metal and optionally one or several substances selected from a binder, a pigment, a surface sizing agent and/or a cationic polymer is applied to a base paper containing cellulose fibers and optionally fillers, an optical brightener, retention aids or dyes or pigments, an unsized base paper is formed from a pulp comprising cellulose as a main component, between 0 and 50% by weight, in particular 10 and 30% by weight, of CaCO | 2012-12-27 |
20120328803 | SUBSTRATES OR ASSEMBLIES HAVING TWO-COLOR LASER-FUSED FRITS, AND/OR METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - Certain example embodiments relate to substrates or assemblies having two-colored laser-fused frits, and/or methods of making the same. In certain example embodiments, a first pattern is formed or written on a glass sheet by laser fusing a first frit material to the glass sheet. A second pattern is formed by laser fusing a second frit material disposed on the first frit material. An optional thin film coating is supported by the glass sheet. The glass sheet with the first and second patterns and optional coating is cut prior to heat treatment. A YAG or other type of laser may be used to directly or indirectly heat the frit materials, at the same or different times, and the frit materials may be wet-applied to the substrate. In certain instances, the laser firing raises the temperature of the glass substrate to no more than 100 degrees C. or preferably even lower. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328804 | MOLDED ARTICLES OF POLYMER-OIL COMPOSITIONS - Molded articles formed from compositions comprising thermoplastic polymers and oils are disclosed, where the oil is dispersed throughout the thermoplastic polymer. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328805 | HOT MELT ADHESIVE COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING OLEFINIC POLYMER BLENDS AND ARTICLES INCLUDING THE SAME - A hot melt adhesive composition that includes a non functionalized amorphous poly alpha olefin polymer, a second polymer selected from the group including polypropylene homopolymers, polypropylene copolymers and combinations there of, a functionalized wax and a second wax. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328806 | Composition based on a vinylidene chloride copolymer - A compostion comprising: at least one copolymer (A) of vinylidene chloride and of at least one comonomer copolymerizable therewith selected from butyl acrylates; and from 1 to 20% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of at least one polymeric plasticizer (B) selected from polyesters derived from a polycondensation reaction of at least one aliphatic polycarboxylic acid and at least one polyhydroxylated aliphatic alcohol. The composition is suitable for the preparation of mono- or multi-layer films for the packaging of food products. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328807 | INSULATION DEVICE - A flexible loft hatch insulation device as suitable to be used on all different types of loft hatches. Manufactured from a variety of different insulation materials including various waste streams. Application includes insulation as well as draught proofing. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328808 | MULTILAYER STRUCTURES CONTAINING BIOPOLYMERS - The invention relates to a multi-layer structure in which one or more layers contain an acrylic polymer, and one or more layers contain biopolymers. The acrylic polymer and biopolymer could be in different layers of the structure, or in the same layer ofteh structure. The combination of acrylic polymer and biopolymer in the same multi-layer structure provides improved properties, such as improved adhesion, improved mechanical properties, and improvements in the ease of manufacturing. An inner layer containing a biopolymer gains significantly improved UV resistance, abrasion resistance, and surface appearance, when covered with an outer acrylic layer. The multi-layer structure may be in the form of a sheet, a film, a tube or pipe, or a profile, and could used by itself or as a cap-layer over another substrate. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328809 | HIGH TEMPERATURE RESISTANT WEFT KNIT TEXTILE SLEEVE AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF - A high temperature resistant textile sleeve and method of construction thereof is provided. The textile sleeve has a flexible, tubular knit wall of thermoplastic yarns. The yarns are tightly knit with weft knit stitches extending along a circumferential direction about the tubular knit wall to provide a substantially smooth inner surface and a substantially smooth outer surface. The yarns are knit in a tricot stitch pattern, wherein the tricot knit stitches extend along a circumferentially direction of the sleeve wall. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328810 | PROTECTIVE TUBE - The protective tube comprises a plurality of warp-knitted threads that define a strip the longitudinal edges of which are in contact with or overlap each other, defining a substantially circular cross-section, wherein at least one of said threads is monofilament thread, characterised in that at least one of the threads is carried on two or more needles, forming a mesh at least every two passes and a maximum of every twenty-five passes. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328811 | Epoxy Resin Compositions - An epoxy resin composition having a curing component and an epoxy component is disclosed. The curing component includes an amount of about 8% to about 70% by weight of the composition of a primary curing agent and about 0.001% to about 5% by weight of the composition of a secondary curing agent. The epoxy composition also includes about 30% to about 92% by weight of the composition of the epoxy component. A number of equivalents of reactive curative groups in the curing component is from about 0.50 to 0.98 times the number of epoxide equivalents present in the epoxy component. An epoxy product formed from the epoxy resin composition is also disclosed. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328812 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF A HEAT-STABILIZED ACRYLATE POLYMER - Polyamide-reinforced polyacrylate polymer compositions comprising a continuous polyacrylate polymer phase and a discontinuous polyamide phase are produced by a melt mixing process. When crosslinked with peroxide curatives the polyamide-reinforced polyacrylate polymer compositions exhibit enhanced resistance to heat aging compared to carbon black-reinforced polyacrylate polymer compositions. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328813 | HEAT-STABILIZED ACRYLATE ELASTOMER COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR ITS PRODUCTION - Polyamide-filled acrylate copolymer compositions comprising a continuous acrylate copolymer phase and a discontinuous polyamide phase are produced by a melt mixing process. When crosslinked with diamine curatives the polyamide-filled acrylate copolymer compositions exhibit enhanced resistance to heat aging compared to carbon black-reinforced acrylate copolymer compositions. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328814 | TWO-LAYERED PREFORM OBTAINED BY INJECTION OVERMOLDING - The two-layered preform includes a tubular body having a mouth providing a neck at a first end thereof and a closed bottom at an opposite second end. At least part of the tubular body is formed by a first layer (P | 2012-12-27 |
20120328815 | Plastic Baby Bottles, Other Blow Molded Articles, and Processes for Their Manufacture - The invention is generally directed to baby bottles and other articles produced by blow molding from polymeric materials having glass transition temperatures ranging from 100° C. to 130° C., as well as to processes for producing them. These articles can be exposed to boiling water and can be produced by using a suitable combination of a stretch ratio of less than 3 and a preform temperature at least 20° C. greater than the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the polymeric material. | 2012-12-27 |
20120328816 | SAFETY DEVICE FOR BREAKING GLASS - A quick, easy to use, and inexpensive device is disclosed for controlling most of the glass shards that can spread during the breaking of a window. A substrate material is mounted over the window by an adhesive, and the window is broken. The substrate material and adhesive are strong enough to hold the shards, and the substrate material with the window shards can be removed from the window area to allow for safe access through the window opening. | 2012-12-27 |