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20090260894 | Jack Element for a Drill Bit - In one aspect of the present invention, a drill bit has an axis of rotation and a working face with a plurality of blades extending outwardly from a bit body. The blades form in part an inverted conical region, and a plurality of cutters with a cutting surface is arrayed along the blades. A jack element is coaxial with the axis of rotation and extends within the conical region within a range defined by the cutting surface of at least one cutter. | 10-22-2009 |
20150035344 | Pick Tool with a Removable Shank - Pick tool assemblies for use with formation degradation machines, such as road milling, mining, trenching or drilling machines, may be disposed on rotatable drums, wheels, continuous chains, drill bits or the like and brought into engagement with such formations as rock, asphalt, coal or concrete to break up or otherwise degrade the formations. Such pick tool assemblies may comprise a shank comprising a forward end and a rearward end wherein the rearward end may be formed for retention in a bore of a block attached to a driving mechanism and the forward end may comprise a body detachably and nonrotatably fastened thereto. Further, an impact tip may be bonded opposite the rearward end. | 02-05-2015 |
20150211364 | Hammer Element on a Degradation Pick - A body of a degradation pick may comprise a substantially conical frustum. A hammer element may be integrally formed with the substantially conical frustum and extend there from in one radial direction. A shank may protrude from the body opposite a narrow end of the substantially conical frustum. | 07-30-2015 |
20150211365 | Multiple Cutters on a Degradation Pick - A degradation pick for degrading a surface comprises a substantially conical body with a pointed end. A shank is attached to the substantially conical body opposite the pointed end. At least one cutter is disposed within at least one cavity which itself is disposed on an exterior surface of the substantially conical body between the pointed end and the shank. | 07-30-2015 |
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20090258000 | MUCOSALLY NON-IRRITATIVE AMPHOTERICIN B FORMULATIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING NON-INVASIVE FUNGUS-INDUCED MUCOSITIS - The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for non-irritatively treating and preventing non-invasive fungus-induced mucositis. Specifically, the invention involves compositions including a mucosally non-irritative mixture of amphotericin B and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Such compositions can be non-irritatively mucoadministered to prevent, reduce, or eliminate chronic non-invasive fungus-induced mucositis conditions. | 10-15-2009 |
20090297623 | FORMULATIONS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATING AND PREVENTING MUCOSITIS - The present invention is directed to compositions, devices, and methods for non-irritatively treating and preventing mucositis, such as chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Some aspects of the invention concern compositions comprising or consisting essentially of sodium phosphate buffer (e.g., sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic) and calcium carbonate; mucoadministration devices and kits containing such compositions; and methods for treating or preventing mucositis conditions such as CRS, comprising mucoadministering a composition of the invention to a subject in need thereof. | 12-03-2009 |
20120114634 | METHODS FOR INDUCING A SUSTAINED IMMUNE RESPONSE AGAINST A B-CELL IDIOTYPE USING AUTOLOGOUS ANTI-IDIOTYPIC VACCINES - The present invention relates to methods of inducing and maintaining an immune response against a B-cell idiotype in a subject using an autologous anti-idiotypic vaccine. In one embodiment, the immune response is induced and maintained for treatment of a B-cell derived malignancy selected from among non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Hodgkin's lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, multiple myeloma, and mantle cell lymphoma. | 05-10-2012 |
20120128685 | USE OF HIGH-DOSE OXAZAPHOSPHORINE DRUGS IN COMBINATION WITH MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES FOR TREATING IMMUNE DISORDERS - The present invention relates to methods of treating an autoimmune disorder, using a lymphocytotoxic but hematopoeitic cell sparing high-dose pulsed amount of an oxazaphosphorine drug in combination with immune therapeutics such as, for example, monoclonal antibodies that selectively bind B-cell specific antigens. | 05-24-2012 |
20120129206 | METHOD OF IDENTIFYING PATIENTS SUITABLE FOR HIGH-DOSE CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE TREATMENT - The present invention provides methods of identifying subjects that are suitable for high-dose cyclophosphamide treatment. | 05-24-2012 |
20120148577 | USE OF HIGH-DOSE, POST-TRANSPLANTATION OXAZAPHOSPHORINE DRUGS FOR REDUCTION OF TRANSPLANT REJECTION - A lymphocytotoxic, but hematopoietic stem cell-sparing, high-dose amount of an oxazaphosphorine drug such as, for example, cyclophosphamide, administered post-transplantation can be used to reduce transplant rejection, including graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD). In some embodiments, the transplants are bone marrow transplants or hematopoietic stem cell transplants carried out for the treatment of hematologic disorders, including hematologic malignancies and non-malignant hematologic disorders. In some embodiments, the transplants are carried out for the treatment of hereditary hemoglobinopathies, such as sickle cell anemia and thalassemia. | 06-14-2012 |
20120237618 | FORMULATIONS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATING AND PREVENTING MUCOSITIS - The present invention is directed to compositions, devices, and methods for non-irritatively treating and preventing mucositis, such as chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Some aspects of the invention concern compositions comprising or consisting essentially of sodium phosphate buffer (e.g., sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic) and calcium carbonate; mucoadministration devices and kits containing such compositions; and methods for treating or preventing mucositis conditions such as CRS, comprising mucoadministering a composition of the invention to a subject in need thereof. | 09-20-2012 |
20140315920 | TREATMENT AND PROGNOSTIC MONITORING OF PROLIFERATION DISORDERS USING HEDGEHOG PATHWAY INHIBITORS - The present invention concerns methods for treating a proliferation disorder, such as prostate cancer, basal cell carcinoma, lung cancer, and other cancers, using an inhibitor of the Hedgehog pathway (HhP); and methods for monitoring subjects undergoing such treatments based on biomarkers and other criteria predictive of efficacy. | 10-23-2014 |
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20080252545 | ANTENNA ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED METHODS SUCH AS FOR RECEIVING MULTIPLE SIGNALS - The antenna assembly is circularly polarized and may be able to receive multiple independent signals. The antenna assembly includes a plurality of electrically conductive layers arranged about an axis to define a series of adjacent corner reflectors (e.g. four to eight corner reflectors), and a plurality of spiral antenna elements. Each spiral antenna element extends across a respective open end of a corresponding corner reflector. Each corner reflector may have an equal corner angle, and each spiral antenna element may be a bifilar spiral antenna element and/or a log spiral antenna element. A housing may contain the corner reflectors and the spiral antenna elements. Electronic circuitry may be coupled to the plurality of spiral antenna elements and contained within the housing. The antenna is preferential for television reception on multiple channels and directions without consumer adjustment, as the antenna provides spatial, angular and frequency diversity through simultaneous overlapping beams. | 10-16-2008 |
20090146772 | INDUCTIVE DEVICE INCLUDING PERMANENT MAGNET AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - The radio frequency (RF) inductor includes a core being electrically non-conductive and ferrimagnetic, and having a toroidal shape, and a wire coil thereupon. At least one permanent magnet body is at a fixed position within the interior of the core, and an electrically conductive RF shielding layer is on the at least one permanent magnet body. The core may be ferrite for example. The electrically conductive RF shielding layer may be a conductive plating layer or a metal foil surrounding the permanent magnet body, for example. A magnetic field from the permanent magnet is applied to the inductor core to reduce losses, and the permanent magnet may be enclosed within the conductive shield to keep RF fields out. The inductor may be made small and have increased Q and resulting efficiency. The RF inductor may be applicable to RF communication circuits, for example, as an antenna coupler. | 06-11-2009 |
20120061080 | INLINE RF HEATING FOR SAGD OPERATIONS - The present invention provides a method for accelerating start-up for SAGD-type operation by providing radio frequency heating devices inside the lateral wells that can re-heat the injected steam after losing heat energy during the initial injection. The method also extends the lateral wells such that the drilling of vertical wells can be reduced to save capital expenses. | 03-15-2012 |
20120061081 | RF FRACTURING TO IMPROVE SAGD PERFORMANCE - A method of producing heavy oil from a heavy oil formation with steam assisted gravity drainage. The method begins by drilling a borehole into a heavy oil formation comprising a steam barrier between a first pay zone and a second pay zone, wherein the steam barrier prevents a steam chamber to be formed between the first pay zone and the second pay zone. The steam barrier is then heated with a radio frequency. The steam barrier is then fractured to permit a steam chamber to be formed within the first pay zone and the second pay zone. Heavy oil is then produced from the heavy oil formation with steam assisted gravity drainage. | 03-15-2012 |
20120073798 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR EXTRACTION OF HYDROCARBONS FROM UNDERGROUND DEPOSITS - A control system for use in extracting hydrocarbons from an underground deposit is disclosed that comprises an electromagnetic heating system and a processor. The electromagnetic heating system is configured to heat the underground deposit to facilitate fluid flow of a resource for extraction from the underground deposit. The processor is configured to control the electromagnetic heating system in response to temperature data and pressure data for the underground deposit. The processor correlates the temperature data and pressure data with predetermined water phase characteristics to control the electromagnetic heating system so that substantially all water in the underground deposit is maintained in a liquid state. The control system may also generate voxel data corresponding to spatial characteristics of the underground deposit. The spatial characteristics may be presented as a map on a display. | 03-29-2012 |
20120085537 | HEAVY OIL RECOVERY USING SF6 AND RF HEATING - A method of producing heavy oil by first injecting water and sulfur hexafluoride molecules into a region. The method then introduces electromagnetic waves such as microwaves and/or radio frequencies into the region at a frequency sufficient to excite the water and the sulfur hexafluoride molecules and increase the temperature of at least a portion of the water and sulfur hexafluoride molecules within the region to produce heated water and sulfur hexafluoride molecules. At least a portion of the heavy oil is heated in the region by contact with the heated water and sulfur hexafluoride molecules to produce heated heavy oil. The heated heavy oil is then produced. | 04-12-2012 |
20120234537 | GRAVITY DRAINAGE STARTUP USING RF & SOLVENT - The method begins by forming a gravity drainage production well pair within a formation comprising an injection well and a production well. The pre-soaking stage begins by soaking at least one of the wellbores of the well pair with a solvent, wherein the solvent does not include water. The pre-heating stage begins by heating the soaked wellbore of the well pair to produce a vapor. The squeezing stage begins by introducing the vapor into the soaked wellbore of the well pair, and can thus overlap with the pre-heating stage. The gravity drainage production begins after the squeezing stage, once the wells are in thermal communication and the heavy oil can drain to the lower well. | 09-20-2012 |
20120267095 | IN SITU RADIO FREQUENCY CATALYTIC UPGRADING - The present invention relates to a method and system for enhancing in situ upgrading of hydrocarbon by implementing an array of radio frequency antennas that can uniformly heat the hydrocarbons within a producer well pipe, so that the optimal temperatures for different hydroprocessing reactions can be achieved. | 10-25-2012 |
20120305239 | CYCLIC RADIO FREQUENCY STIMULATION - Production of heavy oil and bitumen from a reservoir is enhanced by cyclic radio frequency (RF) radiation of the well. The invention utilizes RF radiation to introduce energy to the hydrocarbon reservoir in cycles in order to heat the reservoir directly, yet conserves energy over the prior art processes that more or less continuously apply RF or microwave energy. The advantage of cyclic RF is it uses less electricity, and thus lowers operating costs. This is achieved by the soak cycle that allows heat to conduct into the formation and assists the heat penetration that is directly radiated into the formation by the antenna. The invention can also be advantageously combined with cyclic steam stimulation. | 12-06-2012 |
20130153210 | SITU RF HEATING OF STACKED PAY ZONES - A method of heating stacked pay zones in a hydrocarbon formation by radio frequency electromagnetic waves is provided. In particular, radio frequency antenna array having multiple antenna elements are provided inside a hydrocarbon formation that has steam-impermeable structure. The antenna elements are so positioned and configured that the hydrocarbons in the place where conventional thermal methods cannot be used to heat due to the steam-impermeable structure can now be heated by radio frequency electromagnetic waves. | 06-20-2013 |
20140102692 | METHOD FOR HYDROCARBON RECOVERY USING A WATER CHANGING OR DRIVING AGENT WITH RF HEATING - A method of processing a hydrocarbon resource in a subterranean formation including a laterally extending injector well, a laterally extending producer well below the laterally extending injector well, and water within the subterranean formation, may include injecting a water changing agent into the laterally extending injector well to change the water in the subterranean formation adjacent the injector well to absorb less RF power. The method may also include applying RF power to an RF radiator within the injector well after injection of the water changing agent, and recovering hydrocarbon resources from the laterally extending producer well. In another embodiment, the method may include injecting a water driving agent into the laterally extending injector well. | 04-17-2014 |
20140110104 | HYDROCARBON PROCESSING APPARATUS INCLUDING RESONANT FREQUENCY TRACKING AND RELATED METHODS - A device for processing hydrocarbon resources in a subterranean formation having a laterally extending wellbore therein may include a radio frequency (RF) antenna configured to be positioned within the laterally extending wellbore, and at least one feedback conductor configured to be positioned along the laterally extending wellbore. The device may also include an RF circuit configured to supply RF power to the hydrocarbon resources via the RF antenna. The RF circuit may be configured to supply the RF power at a frequency tracking a resonant frequency of the RF antenna and the RF circuit and based upon the at least one feedback conductor. | 04-24-2014 |
20140131044 | HYDROCARBON RESOURCE HEATING DEVICE INCLUDING SUPERCONDUCTIVE MATERIAL RF ANTENNA AND RELATED METHODS - A device for heating hydrocarbon resources in a subterranean formation having a wellbore therein may include a radio frequency (RF) antenna positioned within the wellbore. The RF antenna may include a superconductive material. The device may include an RF source configured to supply RF power to the RF antenna to heat the hydrocarbon resources. | 05-15-2014 |
20140151028 | HYDROCARBON RESOURCE RECOVERY SYSTEM INCLUDING RF TRANSMISSION LINE EXTENDING ALONGSIDE A WELL PIPE IN A WELLBORE AND RELATED METHODS - A hydrocarbon resource recovery system for a laterally extending wellbore in a subterranean formation may include a radio frequency (RF) source and an electrically conductive well pipe extending within the laterally extending wellbore. The hydrocarbon resource recovery system may further include an RF transmission line coupled to the RF source and extending alongside in parallel with an exterior of the electrically conductive well pipe within the laterally extending wellbore. The RF transmission line may be coupled to the electrically conductive well pipe to define an RF antenna for heating the hydrocarbon resources within the subterranean formation. | 06-05-2014 |
20140151029 | HYDROCARBON RESOURCE RECOVERY SYSTEM INCLUDING DIFFERENT HYDROCARBON RESOURCE RECOVERY CAPACITIES AND RELATED METHODS - A hydrocarbon resource recovery system for a wellbore in a subterranean formation. The hydrocarbon resource recovery system may include a radio frequency (RF) source, and an antenna configured to be positioned within the wellbore and coupled to the RF source. The antenna may be coupled to the RF source and configured to generate a higher electric field strength region in the subterranean formation having a higher electric field strength and a lower magnetic field strength, and generate a higher magnetic field strength region in the subterranean formation having a higher magnetic field strength and a lower electric field strength. The antenna may have a tubular shape with a plurality of openings therein defining a hydrocarbon resource recovery capacity adjacent the higher electric field strength region that is different than a hydrocarbon resource recovery capacity adjacent the higher magnetic field strength region. | 06-05-2014 |
20140159939 | SUBTERRANEAN MAPPING SYSTEM INCLUDING SPACED APART ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE WELL PIPES AND RELATED METHODS - A subterranean mapping system may include a pair of spaced electrically conductive well pipes in a subterranean formation containing a hydrocarbon resource. The pair of electrically conductive well pipes may include a fluid inlet pipe and a fluid outlet pipe. The subterranean mapping system may further include a radiofrequency (RF) source coupled to the pair of electrically conductive well pipes to generate an electromagnetic (EM) field in the subterranean formation. The subterranean mapping system may further include a subterranean mapping device configured to be carried along with a fluid flow along a path of travel from the fluid inlet pipe to the fluid outlet pipe and while sensing the EM field versus time. | 06-12-2014 |
20140159940 | SUBTERRANEAN MAPPING SYSTEM INCLUDING ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE ELEMENT AND RELATED METHODS - A subterranean mapping system may include at least one electrically conductive element associated with a subterranean formation having a passageway therein. The subterranean mapping system may also include a radiofrequency (RF) source coupled to the at least one electrically conductive element to generate an electromagnetic (EM) field in the subterranean formation. The subterranean mapping system may also include a subterranean mapping device configured to be carried along a path of travel within the passageway and while sensing the EM field versus time. | 06-12-2014 |
20140247193 | DIPOLE ANTENNA ASSEMBLY HAVING AN ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR EXTENDING THROUGH TUBULAR SEGMENTS AND RELATED METHODS - A dipole antenna assembly may include a first tubular dipole element and a coaxial antenna feed extending through a proximal end of the first tubular dipole element. The coaxial antenna feed may have an inner conductor, an outer conductor, and a dielectric therebetween. The inner conductor may extend outwardly beyond a distal end of the first tubular dipole element. The outer conductor may be coupled to the distal end of the first tubular dipole element. The dipole antenna assembly may further include a second tubular dipole element with a proximal end being adjacent the distal end of the first tubular dipole element, and being coupled to the inner conductor. The second tubular dipole element may include first and second tubular segments and an electrical conductor extending through the first and second tubular sections and being coupled thereto at both the proximal and distal ends. | 09-04-2014 |
20150122477 | METHOD OF HYDROCARBON RESOURCE RECOVERY INCLUDING ACTUATOR OPERATED POSITIONING OF AN RF SENSOR AND RELATED APPARATUS - A method of hydrocarbon resource recovery from a subterranean formation may include forming a plurality of spaced apart injector/producer well pairs in the subterranean formation. Each injector/producer well pair may include a laterally extending producer well and a laterally extending injector well spaced thereabove. The method may include forming an intermediate well adjacent a given injector/producer well pair, and operating a positioning actuator to position a radio frequency (RF) sensor coupled to the positioning actuator to at least one predetermined location within the intermediate well. The method may further include operating the RF sensor at the at least one predetermined location within the intermediate well to selectively sense at least one corresponding portion of the subterranean formation adjacent the given injector/producer well pair. The method may also include recovering hydrocarbon resources from the plurality of injector/producer well pairs including the given injector/producer well pair. | 05-07-2015 |
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20080200890 | ANTIMICROBIAL DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLES - Disposable absorbent articles comprising an absorbent material and a degradable thermoplastic polymer composition comprising an aliphatic polyester and an antimicrobial composition. The antimicrobial composition includes an antimicrobial component and an enhancer component. The aliphatic polyester and antimicrobial composition are formed into webs by melt extrusion, such as nonwovens and films, that are incorporated into disposable absorbent articles, such as disposable infant diapers, adult incontinence articles, feminine hygiene articles such as sanitary napkins, panty liners and tampons, personal care wipes and household wipes to provide odor control, control of microbial growth, and control of microbial toxin production. | 08-21-2008 |
20100080841 | FIBROUS ARTICLES WITH ONE OR MORE POLYELECTROLYTE LAYERS THEREON AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Fibrous articles having fibers coated with one or more polyelectrolyte layers are disclosed. Methods of making and using the fibrous articles are also disclosed. | 04-01-2010 |
20100197027 | AN INDICATING FIBER - A fiber, an articles formed from a fiber and methods of making the fiber and associate article are disclosed. In one embodiment, the fiber comprises a synthetic polymer and a color-changing indicator. The color-changing indicator is dispersed throughout the synthetic polymer. The color-changing indicator reacts in the presence of a stimulus to produce a color change. | 08-05-2010 |
20110151737 | DIMENSIONALLY STABLE NONWOVEN FIBROUS WEBS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Dimensionally stable nonwoven fibrous webs include a multiplicity of continuous fibers formed from one or more thermoplastic polyesters and polypropylene in an amount greater than 0% and no more than 10% by weight of the web. The webs have at least one dimension which decreases by no greater than 10% in the plane of the web when heated to a temperature above a glass transition temperature of the fibers. A spunbond process may be used to produce substantially continuous fibers that exhibit molecular orientation. A meltblown process may be used to produce discontinuous fibers that do not exhibit molecular orientation. The webs may be used as articles for filtration, sound absorption, thermal insulation, surface cleaning, cellular growth support, drug delivery, personal hygiene, medical apparel, or wound dressing. | 06-23-2011 |
20110151738 | DIMENSIONALLY STABLE NONWOVEN FIBROUS WEBS, MELT BLOWN FINE FIBERS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Dimensionally stable nonwoven fibrous webs include a multiplicity of continuous fibers formed from one or more thermoplastic polyesters and polypropylene in an amount greater than 0% and no more than 10% by weight of the web. The webs have at least one dimension which decreases by no greater than 10% in the plane of the web when heated to a temperature above a glass transition temperature of the fibers. A spunbond process may be used to produce substantially continuous fibers that exhibit molecular orientation. A meltblown process may be used to produce discontinuous fibers that do not exhibit molecular orientation. In some embodiments, the fibers comprise a viscosity modifier and/or an anionic surfactant. The webs may be used as articles for filtration, sound absorption, thermal insulation, surface cleaning, cellular growth support, drug delivery, personal hygiene, medical apparel, or wound dressing. | 06-23-2011 |
20110189463 | MELT BLOWN FINE FIBERS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Fine fibers comprising aliphatic polyester and a viscosity modifier. The fine fibers are preferably made by a Blown microfiber process. | 08-04-2011 |
20120315225 | DIMENSIONALLY STABLE NONWOVEN FIBROUS WEBS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Dimensionally stable nonwoven fibrous webs include a multiplicity of continuous fibers formed from one or more thermoplastic polyesters and polypropylene in an amount greater than 0% and no more than 10% by weight of the web. The webs have at least one dimension which decreases by no greater than 10% in the plane of the web when heated to a temperature above a glass transition temperature of the fibers. A spunbond process may be used to produce substantially continuous fibers that exhibit molecular orientation. A meltblown process may be used to produce discontinuous fibers that do not exhibit molecular orientation. Antishrinkage and antistatic additives are also added to the fibrous webs. The webs may be used as articles for filtration, sound absorption, thermal insulation, surface cleaning, cellular growth support, drug delivery, personal hygiene, medical apparel, or wound dressing. | 12-13-2012 |
20130190408 | BIOCOMPATIBLE HYDROPHILIC COMPOSITIONS - Durable hydrophilic compositions comprising aliphatic polyester, an anionic surfactant, and in some embodiments, a carrier. | 07-25-2013 |
20130288556 | DIMENSIONALLY STABLE NONWOVEN FIBROUS WEBS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Dimensionally stable nonwoven fibrous webs include a plurality of fibers formed from one or more thermoplastic polyesters and an antishrink additive, preferably in an amount greater than 0% and no more than 10% by weight of the web. The webs have at least one dimension which decreases by no greater than 12% in the plane of the web when heated to a temperature above a glass transition temperature of the fibers. The webs may be used as wipes. | 10-31-2013 |
20140210141 | PROCESS OF MAKING DIMENSIONALLY STABLE NONWOVEN FIBROUS WEBS - Dimensionally stable nonwoven fibrous webs include a multiplicity of continuous fibers formed from one or more thermoplastic polyesters and polypropylene in an amount greater than 0% and no more than 10% by weight of the web. The webs have at least one dimension which decreases by no greater than 10% in the plane of the web when heated to a temperature above a glass transition temperature of the fibers. A spunbond process may be used to produce substantially continuous fibers that exhibit molecular orientation. A meltblown process may be used to produce discontinuous fibers that do not exhibit molecular orientation. In some embodiments, the fibers comprise a viscosity modifier and/or an anionic surfactant. The webs may be used as articles for filtration, sound absorption, thermal insulation, surface cleaning, cellular growth support, drug delivery, personal hygiene, medical apparel, or wound dressing. | 07-31-2014 |
20150075125 | FILTER FRAME ASSEMBLY WITH SEAL - A filter frame assembly is disclosed comprising a perimeter member surrounding a fluid aperture adapted to accommodate a fluid flow from an upstream direction to a downstream direction, the perimeter member comprising a perimeter upstream surface, a perimeter downstream surface, and a perimeter outer surface connecting the perimeter upstream surface to the perimeter downstream surface. A gasket carrier is attached to the perimeter member and comprises a carrier outer portion facing generally away from the fluid aperture and a first outer portion sealing member projecting from the carrier outer portion. | 03-19-2015 |
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20110277568 | Ni-Ti SEMI-FINISHED PRODUCTS AND RELATED METHODS - Semi-finished products for the production of devices containing thermoelastic materials with improved reliability and reproducibility are described. The semi-finished products are based on an alloy of Ni—Ti plus elements X and/or Y. The nickel amount is comprised between 40 and 52 atom %, X is comprised between 0.1 and 1 atom %, Y is comprised between 1 and 10 atom % and the balance is titanium. The one or more additional elements X are chosen from Al, Ta, Hf, Si, Ca, Ce, La, Re, Nb, V, W, Y, Zr, Mo, and B. The one or more additional elements Y are chosen from Al, Ag, Au, Co, Cr, Fe, Mn, Mo, Nb, Pd, Pt, Ta and W. | 11-17-2011 |
20120189486 | Ni-Ti SEMI-FINISHED PRODUCTS AND RELATED METHODS - Semi-finished products for the production of devices containing thermoelastic materials with improved reliability and reproducibility are described. The semi-finished products are based on an alloy of Ni—Ti plus elements X and/or Y. The nickel amount is comprised between 40 and 52 atom %, X is comprised between 0.1 and 1 atom %, Y is comprised between 1 and 10 atom % and the balance is titanium. The one or more additional elements X are chosen from Al, Ta, Hf, Si, Ca, Ce, La, Re, Nb, V, W, Y, Zr, Mo, and B. The one or more additional elements Y are chosen from Al, Ag, Au, Co, Cr, Fe, Mn, Mo, Nb, Pd, Pt, Ta and W. | 07-26-2012 |