01st week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 44 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090004308 | USE OF ORGANIC ACIDS AND ESSENTIAL OILS IN ANIMAL FEEDING - The present invention relates to a novel feed composition for animals, for example poultry, comprising as active ingredient benzoic acid, derivatives or metabolites thereof, in combination with a mixture of at least two active compounds selected from the group consisting of thymol, eugenol and piperine. The inventors found that in addition to the well known function of benzoic acid, this compound can be used as a potential growth promoter when it is combined with a mixture of at least two active compounds selected from the group consisting of thymol, eugenol and piperine. In particular the inventors have been able to demonstrate that a mixture of these chemical compounds present in different parts of plants, used in synergy and in combination with an appropriate amount of benzoic acid, exhibits, in totally unexpected manner, the effects sought by the present invention of improving the digestibility of poultry feed, i.e. for improving feed conversion ratio and/or daily weight gain in animal. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004309 | Anti-Gastritis and Anti-Ulcer Agent Containing Momordicae Semen Extract and Momordica Saponin I Isolated From the Same - The present invention relates to a | 2009-01-01 |
20090004310 | SALACIA CUSPIDATA EXTRACT AND METHODS OF EXTRACTING AND USING SUCH EXTRACT - A method of inhibiting COX-2, inhibiting NF-Kappa B activation, treating inflammation, or treating cancer may comprise administering a therapeutically effective amount of an extract of | 2009-01-01 |
20090004311 | SKIN-WHITENING AGENT CONTAINING POLYPHENOL COMPOUND - This invention relates to a method for inhibiting melanin formation in a subject comprising administering an effective amount of an acerola-derived polyphenol compound, an acerola polyphenol fraction, or the other polyphenol compound to a subject. This method comprises whitening the subject's skin by the inhibition of melanin formation. This method also comprises administering synergistically effective amounts of an acerola-derived polyphenol compound, an acerola polyphenol fraction, or the other polyphenol compound in combination with ascorbic acid or an ascorbic acid derivative to a subject. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004312 | Use of Neurotoxin Therapy for Treatment of Urologic and Related Disorders - The present invention related to methods for treating neurological-urological conditions. This is accomplished by administration of at least one neurotoxin. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004313 | APPARATUS FOR MAKING A SPUNBOND WEB - An apparatus for making a spunbond web has a deposition surface, a spinneret above the surface for producing filaments that move downward along a path toward the surface, and a cooling chamber below the spinneret. Cool process air is supplied to the chamber to cool the filaments as they pass downward through the chamber. A laterally closed stretching unit downstream of the cooling chamber has laterally closed side walls that have portions that diverges downward. A connecting region between the stretching unit and the cooling chamber substantially excludes access of air from outside to the filaments as they pass from the cooling chamber to the stretching unit so that the filaments drop from the stretching unit onto the deposition surface. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004314 | Injection Apparatus - An injection apparatus includes an injection part ( | 2009-01-01 |
20090004315 | System and method for making extruded, composite material - Systems and methods for making a material composition are disclosed. The method includes mixing a thermoset polymer, a petroleum distillate, a release agent, and a catalyst to form an admixture. A cellulosic material is mixed with the admixture to form a generally homogenous furnish. The system includes a mixing chamber, a feeding chamber, and a die. The die includes a pressing chamber, which has a volume formed by first and second platens. The platens are in facing opposition to one another and have a length extending continuously from an entrance to an exit of the die. The platens have a plurality of orifices and heating elements disposed along the length. The platens are disposed in first and second positions. The first position forms a first volume and the second position forms a second volume. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004316 | Ice Cream Holder - The instant invention relates to an ergonomic handle comprising a base, wherein said base comprises a convex side located opposite a concave side, a back side, a front lip, and an undercarriage located on the bottom of said handle; and an appendage extending from said base. A method of using the invention is also taught. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004317 | HIGH THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY MOLDING COMPOUND FOR FLIP-CHIP PACKAGES - A molding compound for use in an integrated circuit package comprises an epoxy and a thermally conductive filler material. The thermally conductive filler material comprises between 70% and 95% of the molding compound and has a thermal conductivity between 10 W/m-K and 3000 W/m-K. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004318 | Induction tunnel coil - A system for supplying processed material includes a barrel for transporting the processed material, having a chamber and an electrically conductive wall enclosing the chamber. The barrel has a length and an outer surface. Thermal insulation extends along at least a portion of the length and around the outer surface and provides an exterior surface whose contour is uniform and formed without grooves. A coil comprising an electric conductor is encased in an electrical insulating sheath. The coil contacts and encircles the exterior surface in loops forming an induction winding that extends along at least a portion of the length and around the exterior surface in a spiral path. An induction power supply is used for supplying alternating current to the coil at a relatively high frequency. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004319 | Template Having a Silicon Nitride, Silicon Carbide or Silicon Oxynitride Film - An imprint lithography template including, inter alia, a body having a first thickness associated therewith; a patterning layer, having a second thickness associated therewith, comprising a plurality of features, having a third thickness associated therewith, wherein said second thickness is defined by: c | 2009-01-01 |
20090004320 | IMPRINTING STAMPER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An imprinting stamper which can transfer a microscopic pattern to a medium bearing a convex area or local projection, with high accuracy. A convexo-concave pattern is formed on a surface of the imprinting stamper. It includes a pattern layer having the convexo-concave pattern; and a stamper backside layer arranged on a backside of the pattern layer. Young's modulus of the pattern layer is 500 MPa to 10 GPa; and Young's modulus of the stamper backside layer is smaller than Young's modulus of the pattern layer. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004321 | MOLDING APPARATUS AND MOLDING METHOD - A molding apparatus for patterning a workpiece includes a first support member for supporting the mold, a second support member arranged opposite to the first support member, and a pressing mechanism for pressing the mold and the work together using the support members to pattern the workpiece. In this structure, either the surface of the first support member for supporting the mold or the surface of the second support member for supporting the workpiece is smaller in area than both surfaces of the mold and the workpiece. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004322 | OBJECT TRANSFERRING DEVICE WITH A TRANSFER ARM HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICALLY MOVABLE GRIPPER HEAD - A device for transferring objects, in particular containers such as preforms or bottles, comprising a support ( | 2009-01-01 |
20090004323 | Needle Valve Nozzle Assembly - The present invention relates to a manifold unit for supplying casting material in an injection moulding system for processing thermoplastic polymers via a hot runner system with at least one needle valve nozzle which can be sealed by a shut-off needle. In this case, the shut-off needle can be moved by a hydraulic or pneumatic drive system. The needle valve nozzle has a first longitudinal axis and the drive system, which has a piston, has a second longitudinal axis, the first longitudinal axis being arranged parallel to and laterally offset from the second longitudinal axis. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004324 | DEVICE FOR INJECTION MOLDING A TUBULAR ELEMENT FROM SYNTHETIC MATERIAL - The invention relates to a device for injection molding a tubular element from synthetic material, particularly a tube for dispensing pasty product, comprising an outer mold intended to define the external wall of the tubular element, a main insert which, intended to define the internal wall of the tubular element, extends along the axis of the tubular element, the main insert being fixedly connected to the outer mold at a first end during the molding operation and being movable with respect to the outer mold during a demolding operation. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004325 | Device for Filling an Extruder with Pretreated Thermoplastic Material - A device for filling an extruder, which can optionally be an external extruder, with pretreated thermoplastic plastics material, in particular PET, has at least one evacuatable container ( | 2009-01-01 |
20090004326 | Beverage Additive and Method of Making the Same - In one embodiment, the present invention comprises a food additive for beverages, specifically suited as an additive for coffee or other coffee beverages that reduces the effects of the acidic beverage on a human's digestive system. In one embodiment, a form of DGL and other all-natural components reduce the effects of the acidity of coffee without negatively affecting the flavor. In other embodiments, the food additive includes nutritional supplements including vitamins and minerals and other ingredients to transform coffee into a functional beverage. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004327 | Enzyme Product for Ruminants - A method is described for improving the digestibility of a forage diet for ruminant animals. A forage, including alfalfa, Chinese wildrye, corn silage, straw silage, corn stover, ryegrass or TMR, is treated with an enzyme product having cellulase, xylanase, beta-glucanase, pectinase, mannanase and alpha-galactosidase activities. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004328 | EDIBLE ANIMAL CHEW TOY - An edible pet chew that is made of rehydrated hide about an inner fill via a positioning shealth. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004329 | Chewable pouch for flavored product delivery - Provided is a disintegrable or non-disintegrable oral flavor delivery product. The product includes a disintegrable or non-disintegrable chewable pouch with a plurality of perforations. The pouch encloses a non-tobacco flavor product that can be in a gel, semi-liquid, and/or liquid form. A user chews, sucks, and/or manipulates the pouch to cause the enclosed flavor product to leach out of the perforations into the user's mouth. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004330 | Glycerol-3-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Gene And Use Thereof - The present invention relates to a gene encoding glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase and use thereof, in particular, a brewer's yeast which produces alcoholic beverages with superior body and mellowness, alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast, and a method for producing said beverages. More particularly, the present invention relates to a yeast whose ability of producing glycerol, which contribute to body and mellowness of products, is enhanced by amplifying expression level of GPD1 or GPD2 gene encoding a Gpd1p or Gpd2p which is a glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase in brewer's yeast, especially non-ScGPD1 gene or non-ScGPD2 gene specific to a lager brewing yeast and to a method for producing alcoholic beverages with said yeast, etc. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004331 | Process of Producing Rooibos Tea Extract - The invention provides a process of treating Rooibos plant material to obtain Rooibos tea extracts with improved extract yield and colour development. The process includes contacting Rooibos plant material with an effective amount of at least one exogenous enzyme under predetermined conditions thereby to obtain Rooibos tea extracts having improved extract yield and colour development. The enzyme is selected from pectinase, ferulic acid esterase, β-glucanase, cellobiohydrolase, β-xylanase and phenol oxidase and the Rooibos plant material is selected from green tea, fermented tea or spent tea. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004332 | Natural Salt Substitute - A salt substitute for replacing a significant part of NaCl in the human diet is provided, as well as a method for producing it. The substitute, being manufactured from de-flavored discolored tomato serum contains only natural materials, and it may be a transparent liquid containing solids originating from tomatoes, further possibly having a reduced sugar content. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004333 | Microencapsulated Oil Product and Method of Making Same - A microencapsulated product comprises a core, a first shell comprising a protein and being substantially carbohydrate-free, and a second shell comprising a carbohydrate and being substantially protein-free. The double shell structure provides a strong shell that makes the microcapsule suitable for use in food products. The core can be a lipid, and in particular a structured lipid with nutritional benefits, such that the nutritional benefits can be passed on to the consumer. The microcapsules of the present invention can be used in making foods products, beverage products, and mixes for making such food and beverage products. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004334 | Dietary nutritional supplements for heal thcare - Disclosed are dietary nutritional supplements providing health benefits. Supplements provide various formulations of fermented soybean in combinations with sweetener(s), curcumin, and various other herbs and spices. Compositions are preferably in liquid or solid forms. In preferred embodiments of the invention, supplements have Haelan 951® or dehydrated fermented soy made from Haelan 951®, Curcumin C3 Complex®, sucralose, stevia, soy lecithin, barley malt, natural chocolate flavor, cocoa, bioperine, | 2009-01-01 |
20090004335 | Pod for Preparing a Beverage - The present invention provides a pod for preparing a beverage comprising: a lower compartment ( | 2009-01-01 |
20090004336 | Instant Food Package - The present invention relates to an instant food package, and an instant food package is provided which includes an instant food cooked by hot liquid, a heat-resistant container holding the instant food inside and having an opening on one side, and a stopper coupled to the opening and configured to allow the opening and closing of the opening, where the instant food moves in correlation with the flow of the liquid and is consumed while poured out through the opening in an opened state, and the liquid is prevented by the stop-per in a closed state from spilling out of the container when it is turned or shaken. Turning or shaking the container may facilitate the heat transfer by convention between the instant food and the hot liquid, to reduce the cooking time. The present invention contains noodles of limited lengths, so that a user may consume the cooked noodles by gulping the broth like a drink a mouthful at a time without using a separate eating utensil (chopsticks, spoon, and fork), so that the consumption of the instant food is made easy for foreigners, the handicapped, or patients, who cannot use an eating utensil with ease. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004337 | Wax capsules containing hydrophilic cores - Provided is a method for cooling wax after coextrusion to create wax capsules. The method includes immersing a concentric nozzle of a coextruder in a container of heated alcohol. The container of heated alcohol sits in a water-ice bath to create a temperature gradient. A core material having a wax coating is extruded through a concentric nozzle to form a capsule. The capsule enters the container of hot alcohol where the wax coating is solidified. In an embodiment, the method is a continuous method including a capsule and solvent transfer system. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004338 | Adhesion system for rawhide & meat chew for dogs - A palatable and long lasting chew for dogs combines a rawhide fraction with meat, poultry or fish. The rawhide fraction is from rawhide splits die cut into desired shapes. The rawhide fraction is then dehydrated to approximately 6% moisture. The meat, poultry or fish fraction then attaches to the rawhide component. The meat fraction is held to the rawhide fraction utilizing a food grade adhesive from milk protein hydrolysate. The milk protein hydrolysate is solubilized in hot water to a solids level between 3% and 30%. The solution is then applied to the rawhide component where the meat fraction will contact the rawhide. The meat fraction is then deposited onto the coated rawhide surface and the chew is then dehydrated to laminate the meat fraction to the rawhide fraction. Alternatively, the food grade adhesive is blended with the meat fraction and deposited in the rawhide. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004339 | Method for producing coated shaped meat for preparation in a toaster, shaped meat product and its use for preparing a schnitzel in a toaster - A method for producing coated shaped meat for preparation in a conventional toaster forms from a molding material essentially slice-like shaped meat pieces having a mean thickness from 5 mm to 22 mm and a width or diameter from 50 mm to 160 mm. The shaped meat pieces are wet-coated with a wet-coating produced from crushed or minced meat-type raw materials, drinking water and auxiliary materials to cover essentially the whole surface-area of the respective shaped piece of meat. The respective wet-coated shaped piece of meat is dry-coated to cover essentially the whole surface-area of the respective wet-coated shaped piece of meat. The dry-coated shaped pieces of meat are deep-fried and surplus frying fat is removed so that the shaped meat pieces have a frying fat content of less than 15 percent by weight. The deep-fried shaped pieces of meat are then frozen. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004340 | Method and apparatus for combining cookie dough and ice cream - A method and apparatus for combining beaded ice cream and cookie dough is disclosed. The ice cream is dripped, beaded, frozen, and then combined with precut shapes of cookie dough. The resulting combination is packaged for subsequent storage at low temperature. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004341 | Method for Conditioning Liquid, Neutral Products, and the Products Obtained and Obtainable Therewith - The invention relates to a method for conditioning liquid, neutral products which are intended for consumption or for processing into foods. In particular, the invention concerns a method for controlling the gas composition in such products at any time or during the complete treatment process. Further, the invention relates to the products obtained and obtainable from this method, which products possess improved properties and especially an improved microbiological quality. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004342 | Temporally Meal Menu For Infants - The invention concerns a kit of parts and a method for providing nutrition which provides within a time period of 5 to 10 days a nutritional composition comprising 0.35 to 6 mg iron per 100 g, a nutritional composition comprising 1 to 10 g fibre per 100 g and a nutritional composition comprising 10 to 5000 mg long chain poly unsaturated fatty acids per 100 g to an infant. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004343 | Beverage systems - A beverage and supplement system comprises a beverage container having: i) a liquid contained therein; and ii) a dispensive opening. A container lid is coupled to the container adjacent the dispensive opening. An envelope is contained within the container lid, the envelope being in communication with the dispensive opening of the container and having a first side sealed to a second side with said supplement being contained therebetween. The second side of the envelope is rupturable upon application of force to said first side in order to dispense said supplement from the envelope without contacting said supplement with an external object. A removable protective cover is positionable on the container lid, the protective cover restricting access to the envelope when positioned on the container lid. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004344 | Spreadable Dairy Product - The present invention provides a dairy based spreadable product that does not need any emulsifying or thickening additives. This shelf stable spread includes sweetened condensed milk having a fat content of 2 to 25% by weight and a water content of 15 to 35% by weight. It is substantially free of emulsifiers and thickeners, not caramelized and thickened by shear so that it has a firmness corresponding to a maximum compression force of at least 20 g measured by a Texture Analyser TA.HDi equipped with a 5 kg load cell. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004345 | FOOD GRADE COLORED FLUIDS FOR PRINTING ON EDIBLE SUBSTRATES - Food grade colored fluids which include food grade dyes and food grade glycols are provided. Also provided are methods for applying the food grade colored fluids directed to the surface of an edible substrate, and edible substrates having the food grade colored fluids applied to a surface thereof. The food grade colored fluids may optionally include glycerine and water. In one embodiment, the food grade glycol makes up at least about 25 wt. % of the colored fluid and water makes up no more than about 35 wt. % of the colored fluid. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004346 | Continuous vacuum marination apparatus and method - An apparatus and method for continuous vacuum marination of a food product. A paddle assembly in a stationary vacuum chamber lifts and tumbles food product in a marinade. The paddles are formed into two subassemblies that are offset to smooth out the load on the paddles and the drive motor. The center about which the paddle assembly rotates is offset from the center of the vacuum chamber to avoid pinching and damaging the food product. The food product is introduced into the vacuum chamber periodically through an airlock type inlet assembly and removed by means of a similar airlock type outlet assembly. The outlet assembly includes an outlet chute for receiving the marinated food product. The outlet chute has a volume which is less than the volume of an internal chamber of the airlock outlet assembly so that closing the door to the outlet airlock door will not damage the food product. The food product is weighed into and out of the vacuum marinator. The rate of cycling of the output is controlled and adjusted based on the input and output weights to maintain a desired retention time of the food product in the vacuum chamber. The vacuum chamber is shaped with a bulge at the top to define a space to accommodate a spray for cleaning the paddles. Also, a cleanout hatch is provided to aid in cleaning the interior of the vacuum chamber. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004347 | Foodstuff Particulate Lipid Composition - A foodstuff particulate lipid composition comprises a particulate solid non-lipid carrier and an oil-in-water emulsion on the carrier capable of being released from the carrier on contact with aqueous media to form an oil-in-water emulsion in said aqueous media. Also disclosed is the use of the composition and a process for its manufacture. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004348 | Smoker for grill - A smoker for use with a grill, comprising a smoke-releasing material holder positionable between a heat source and food rack within a grill, at least one air diffuser positioned at least partially within the holder in air transmitting communication with the holder, and an air actuator coupled to the at least one air diffuser in air transmitting communication with the at least one air diffuser. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004349 | Energy and Water Conservation in Cooling of Containers Containing Heated Products - A system comprising a pre-heater located downstream of where a product stream is formed and upstream of a heater that heats the product stream to a desired temperature, the pre-heater comprising a circulating stream of a first heat transfer stream that pre-heats the food product, a container cooler comprising a circulating stream of a second heat transfer stream that cools containers containing the heated food product coming out of the heater, and a heat exchanger where heat from the second heat transfer stream is transferred to the first heat transfer stream. A method for using the system is also disclosed. The product can be a food product, including but not limited to a beverage. The container containing the heated product can be any suitable container, including but not limited to bottles and cans. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004350 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A PACKAGED FOOD PRODUCT - A method of producing a packaged food product begins by directing a plurality of food particles into a flexible container to at least partially fill the flexible container. A quantity of air is then evacuated out of the flexible container to create a vacuum within the flexible container. Next, an opening in the flexible container is sealed or closed. Air is then allowed to seep through a sidewall of the container after closing or sealing the flexible container to permit air to gradually flow back into the flexible container to gradually dissipate the vacuum within the flexible container. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004351 | HOT BEVERAGE MAKER - A process for making a hot beverage, such as coffee or tea, includes placing ground coffee or tea into a filter, inserting the filter into a filter basket to support the filter with respect to a reservoir that is to receive a brewed beverage; introducing water into the filter; and repeatedly deforming the filter to alter its shape as water passes through the filter and ground coffee or tea en route to the reservoir. A device for making a hot beverage includes a drive and a filter basket. The filter basket defines a filter basket chamber for receiving an associated filter. The filter basket includes a movable component operably connected to the drive and movable for deforming the associated filter. The movable component is operable between a first operating position where the filter chamber has a first dimension and a second operating position where the filter chamber has a second dimension that is smaller than the first dimension. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004352 | Method of Frying Minced Meat - A method of frying minced meat includes the steps of providing a heated frying surface, providing a flow of discrete and separate particles of minced meat in a condition wherein the mean temperature of the flow of particles is less than 5 degrees centigrade, and heating the discrete particles to the onset of frying conditions, defined as a discernible change of the color of the particles from the original red meat color to a grey and brownish color, by bringing the particles into contact with the heated frying surface. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004353 | Method of processing meat to enhance moisture retention - The present invention is in the field of processing and treating meat. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of processing meat to enhance moisture retention both during storage and cooking by administering a composition containing sodium carbonate and other ingredients. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004354 | Artificial sweetener with high intensity sweetness - The present invention is directed to, among other things, an artificial sweetener and method of making the same composed of acesulfame potassium, crystalline maltitol and Neotame, which provides a high intensity sweetness, contributes no significantly unpleasant aftertaste, yields a sucrose-like taste to products in which it is incorporated, and has a sweetness power equivalent to about 600 times that of sucrose. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004355 | ERYTHRITOL-CONTAINING TABLETOP SWEETENERS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING SAME - A sweetener composition having erythritol and a | 2009-01-01 |
20090004356 | Nutritious fabricated snack products - A snack chip comprising from about 40% to about 60% of nut based material; from about 40% to about 60% of starch material made from materials selected from the group consisting of tapioca, rice, and mixtures thereof; from about 0.1% to about 5.0% water; and from about 0% to about 20% of optional ingredients. At least about 40% of the starch material can be pre-gelatinized. The snack chip can be made by combining the nut based material and dry ingredients with water to form a dough, which is then sheeted, cut into individual pieces, and braked to form the snack chip. Alternatively, the cut pieces can be dried to form a half-product and then cooked to form the snack chip. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004357 | Methods and Apparatus to Mechanically Reduce Food Products into Irregular Shapes and Sizes - Apparatus and methods of using the apparatus for manufacturing irregularly shaped and sized products, and in particular cheese irregularly shaped and sized crumbles from cheeses, such as semi-soft cheeses including types of cheddar, mozzarella, Monterey jack, Colby, pepper jack, provolone, Swiss, Mexican cheeses and any other combinations of two or more varieties. The apparatus preferably includes five knife assemblies that combine to reduce bulk cheese products into irregularly shaped and sized cheese crumbles in a high-speed commercial manufacturing process. In addition, the apparatus includes one or more augers having flights configured for working or reshaping peripheral edges of the cheese during the manufacturing process. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004358 | Method of Producing and Administering a Nutritional Supplement Including Sunflower Butter - A method of producing and administering a nutritional supplement including sunflower butter for efficiently treating a malnourished individual. The method of producing and administering a nutritional supplement including sunflower butter generally includes a supplement including a sunflower butter substance, wherein the sunflower butter substance is mixed with various micro-nutrients within the supplement and wherein the supplement comprises a substantial portion of a recommended daily allowance of food for an individual. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004359 | Sitosterol Compound-Containing Composition and Process For Producing the Same - A method for producing a phytosterol/phytostanol-containing composition is provided that facilitates dispersion in-water of a phytosterol and/or phytostanol (phytosterol/phytostanol), which are difficult to dissolve in water, inhibits the occurrence of precipitation and coagulation (ring formation) for a long period of time even when incorporated in water, and can maintain a stable dispersed state. The method of the present invention has at least one of the following steps (1) to (3): (1) mixing at least one type selected from a pulverized phytosterol and phytostanol with an aqueous raw material containing an emulsifier having an HLB value of 6 to 16; (2) pulverizing at least one type selected from a phytosterol and a phytostanol followed by mixing with an aqueous raw material containing an emulsifier having an HLB value of 6 to 16; and (3) mixing at least one type selected from a phytosterol and a phytostanol with an aqueous raw material containing an emulsifier having an HLB value of 6 to 16, and pulverizing the phytosterol and/or phytbstanol in the mixture. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004360 | Taste Potentiator Compositions in Oral Delivery Systems - The present invention relates to edible orally delivered products, such as beverages, food products, confectioneries and chewing gum, which provide an enhanced perception of an active substance, such as a sweetener. More specifically, some embodiments provide potentiator compositions, which include at least one active substance and at least one sweetness modifier. The sweetness modifier may increase sucrose equivalence, increase the perception of sweet flavor upon consumption, decrease the perception of an aftertaste, or extend the time periods of sweetness onset, sweetness peak or sweetness decay. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004361 | Preparation method of cooked rice with barley in aseptic packing system - The present invention relates to a method for preparing cooked rice with barley in an aseptic packing process, comprising mixing barley, which had been sterilization-treated and then dried, with non-glutinous rice. The method for preparing cooked rice with barley in an aseptic packing system according to the present invention is characterized in that by using barley that has been first gelatinized and then retrogradated, the cooked rice with barley has a reduced initial level of microorganisms in the barley, leading to excellent stability against microorganisms, a long storage life, of 6 months or longer at ambient temperature, excellent appearance, pleasant flavor, and soft, flexible, and sticky texture. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004362 | MEAT PRODUCTS - A meat product may include a plurality of whole muscle meat portions that each have substantially opposite end faces. The plurality of whole muscle meat portions may be consecutively disposed such that respective adjacent end faces of the whole muscle meat portions substantially face each other and have at least some regions that are attached. The meat product may have a substantially elongated configuration in a direction extending from a first whole muscle meat portion of the consecutively disposed whole muscle meat portions to a last whole muscle meat portion of the consecutively disposed whole muscle meat portions. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004363 | PLASMA ENHANCED CHEMICHAL VAPOR DEPOSITION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A substrate processing system includes a deposition chamber and a plurality of tubular electrodes positioned within the deposition chamber defining plasma regions adjacent thereto. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004364 | Method For Protecting New/Used Engine Parts - New and used parts of gas and steam turbine engines are protected by imparting a controlled residual compressive stress to given portions of the part and then coated by a CVD or PVD process at low temperatures with layers of TiN or alloys thereof at alternate selective hard and less hardened levels. The protective treatment is particularly efficacious for airfoils of compressor blades/vanes of gas turbine engines and airfoils of airfoils and certain components of steam turbine engines. This method is targeted to reduce erosion, corrosion and stress-corrosion cracking in these parts. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004365 | CONTAMINANT-SCAVENGING LAYER ON OLED ANODES - An OLED includes an anode formed over a substrate and a contaminant-scavenging layer formed over the anode, wherein the contaminant-scavenging layer includes one or more organic materials but not a hexaazatriphenylene derivative, each having an electron-accepting property and a reduction potential greater than −0.1 V vs. a Saturated Calomel Electrode, and wherein the one or more organic materials provide more than 50% by mole ratio of the contaminant-scavenging layer. The OLED also includes an organic electroluminescent unit formed over the contaminant-scavenging layer, wherein the organic electroluminescent unit includes a hole-transporting layer, a light-emitting layer, and an electron-transporting layer, and a cathode formed over the organic electroluminescent unit. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004366 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING ELECTRODE-FORMED GLASS SUBSTRATE - To provide a process for producing an electrode-formed glass substrate, which is capable of suppressing warpage without lowering the strength of a front substrate of a plasma display device. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004367 | CERAMIC GLAZE COATING STRUCTURE OF A CHIP ELEMENT AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A ceramic glaze-coating structure of a chip element and a method of forming the same are provided. In the ceramic glaze-coating structure, a high-density, smooth, and high-impedance ceramic glaze is coated on the body of an element. As for the terminal electrode part, the unique firing characteristics between the material of the terminal electrode (e.g., conductive compositions) and the ceramic glaze are utilized, such that the ceramic glaze layer between the surface of the terminal electrode or the terminal electrode and the ceramic body is absorbed and then removed by sintering; thus, the ceramic glaze coating structure of a chip element with only the element body being coated is formed. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004368 | Systems and methods for curing a deposited layer on a substrate - Curing systems are provided that include a planar support surface for supporting a substrate having at least one layer deposited thereon, at least one curing device for curing the at least one deposited layer, and a control system for controlling the overall curing process. The curing device includes at least one laser, a lens module, and an optional modulator. During curing, the beam of light emitted from the laser may be directed onto the deposited layer by 1) controlling the position of an X-Y beam deflecting module to direct the focused beam of laser light onto a desired illumination area of the deposited layer; 2) controlling the position of the laser via an X-Y table, or 3) controlling the position of the substrate via an X-Y table. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004369 | Conductor paste for ceramic substrate and electric circuit - A conductor paste for a ceramic substrate contains a) a conductive metal powder comprising a silver powder and a palladium powder; b) a glass powder; and c) an organic solvent, wherein the conductive metal powder has an average particle diameter of not more than 1.2 μm, and the glass powder is a Bi | 2009-01-01 |
20090004370 | Metal Inks, Methods of Making the Same, and Methods for Printing and/or Forming Metal Films - Printable metal formulations, methods of making the formulations, and methods of coating or printing thin films from metal ink precursors are disclosed. The metal formulation generally includes one or more Group 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12 metal salts or metal complexes, one or more solvents adapted to facilitate coating and/or printing of the formulation, and one or more optional additives that form (only) gaseous or volatile byproducts upon reduction of the metal salt or metal complex to an elemental metal and/or alloy thereof. The formulation may be made by combining the metal salt(s) or metal complex(es) and the solvent(s), and dissolving the metal salt(s) or metal complex(es) in the solvent(s) to form the formulation. Thin films may be made by coating or printing the metal formulation on a substrate; removing the solvents to form a metal-containing precursor film; and reducing the metal-containing precursor film. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004371 | AMORPHOUS LITHIUM LANTHANUM TITANATE THIN FILMS MANUFACTURING METHOD - An amorphous lithium lanthanum titanate (LLTO) thin film is produced by the sol-gel method wherein a polymer is mixed with a liquid alcohol to form a first solution. A second solution is then prepared by mixing a lanthanum alkoxide with an alcohol. The first solution is then mixed with the lanthanum based second solution. A lithium alkoxide and a titanium alkoxide are then also added to the lanthanum based second solution. This process produces a batch of LLTO precursor solution. The LLTO precursor solution is applied to a substrate to form a precursor layer which is then dried. The coating techniques that may be used include spin coating, spraying, casting, dripping, and the like, however, the spin coating technique is the preferred method recited herein. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004372 | Electroless Niwp Adhesion and Capping Layers for Tft Copper Gate Process - Electroless NiWP layers are used for TFT Cu gate process. The NiWP deposition process comprises the following steps. (a) Cleaning of the base surface using for example UV light, ozone solution and/or alkaline mixture solution, (b) micro-etching of the base surface using, e.g. diluted acid, (c) catalyzation of the base surface using, e.g. SnCl2 and PdCl2 solutions, (d) conditioning of the base surface using reducing agent solution, and (e) NiWP deposition. It has been discovered that NiWP layers deposited under certain conditions could provide good adhesion to the glass substrate and to the Cu layer with a good Cu barrier capability. A NiWP layer in useful for adhesion, capping and/or barrier layers for TFT Cu gate process (e.g. for flat screen display panels). | 2009-01-01 |
20090004373 | Methods and Compositions for Temporary Barrier Coatings - Methods of temporarily protecting an exterior surface of a structure, an interior hard surface, and an automobile part, including the step of applying to the surface a solution including a water-soluble polymer, and allowing the solution to dry, thereby forming a water-soluble polymer coating on the surface, is disclosed. The protective coating can thereafter be removed by washing the surface with water, such as with a power sprayer, taking with it any secondary substance which has coated it or otherwise has been bound to it. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004374 | MIRROR AND EXPOSURE APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - A mirror used for a laser beam, said mirror includes a substrate, an aluminum layer formed on the substrate, a dielectric layer formed on the aluminum layer, and an aluminum oxide layer provided between the aluminum layer and the dielectric layer, wherein said aluminum oxide layer has an optical thickness nd of 3.7 nm or more, where n is a refractive index for a using wavelength and d is a physical thickness. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004375 | METHOD OF NANO-PATTERNING BLOCK COPOLYMERS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING POLARIZER AND COLOR FILTER USING THE SAME - Provided is a method of nano-patterning block copolymers and a method of manufacturing a polarizer using the same. The method of nano-patterning block copolymers includes coating block copolymers on a lower substrate to a predetermined thickness, forming a thickness gradient by patterning the block copolymers to have a predetermined aspect ratio, and aligning self-assembled block copolymers in a direction of the thickness gradient by heat-treating the block copolymers having the thickness gradient. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004376 | Color filter manufacturing apparatus, medium, and method with scheduled printing - A color filter manufacturing apparatus, method, and medium ink-jet printing through an ink-jet period schedule of heads, in which one head driver or a plurality of head drivers generate an ink-jet control signal for each head in accordance with the schedule data, with the heads being provided on a head array to jet ink in accordance with the corresponding ink-jet control signal with a predetermined ink-jet frequency. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004377 | Radiation Curable Compositions - Radiation curable compositions comprising at least one radiation curable oligomer responding to a structure (C)—(B)-(A)-[(B)(C)] | 2009-01-01 |
20090004378 | METHOD FOR SMOOTHING CEMENTITIOUS SLURRY IN THE PRODUCTION OF STRUCTURAL CEMENTITIOUS PANELS - A vibrating smoothing device or plate transverse to a direction of travel of deposited gypsum-cementitious slurry and embedded chopped fibers. The plate is used to smooth the top surface of the slurry panel as it exits a first fiber embedment station and a second slurry depositing station before passing through a second fiber embedment station of a structural cementitious panel production line to remove grooves and other non-uniform surface imperfections to have the slurry cover the embedded fibers The plate is designed to float over the surface of the formed slurry without tearing or otherwise damaging the surface of the heavily fiber reinforced surface layers of the formed slurry before it sets. The vibrating plate is pivotally mounted on the web production line so it can float over the panel surface during use, but be raised off the line when not in use. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004379 | METHOD OF PREPARING WETTING-RESISTANT SURFACES AND ARTICLES INCORPORATING THE SAME - The present invention provides methods for manufacturing an article having a wetting-resistant surface. The method includes providing a mixture comprising a plurality of micron-sized first particles and a plurality of nano-sized second particles, and a binder; depositing the mixture onto a substrate to form a wetting-resistant surface via a thermal spray process. The mixture is deposited without substantial melting of the first and second particles. The wetting-resistant surface has wettability sufficient to generate, with a reference fluid, a static contact angle of greater than about 90 degrees. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004380 | Method of, and Apparatus for, Applying Flowable Material Across a Surface - The invention relates to a method and a device for applying for a flowable material, especially a particulate material, in individual superimposed layers across a support ( | 2009-01-01 |
20090004381 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL MOLDING APPARATUS AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL MOLDING METHOD - A three-dimensional molding apparatus for binding powder with a binding liquid to mold a three-dimensional object. When the three-dimensional object is cut into cross-sectional layers, a cross-section data generating unit generates cross-section data for each of the layers. A cross-sectional member forming unit spreads the powder so as to have a substantially uniform thickness to form a powder layer and supplies the binding liquid to the powder layer on the basis of the cross-section data to form a cross-sectional member corresponding to one layer of the three-dimensional object. A three-dimensional object molding unit forms a new powder layer on the powder layer in which the cross-sectional member is formed, supplies the binding liquid to the new powder layer on the basis of the cross-section data to form a new cross-sectional member, and laminates the new cross-sectional member on the previous cross-sectional member, thereby forming the three-dimensional object. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004382 | Electroless methods - Methods of electroless metallalization are disclosed. The methods include treating through-holes of printed wiring boards to increase catalyst adsorption on the walls of the through-holes. The increased catalyst adsorption improves electroless metallization of the through-hole walls. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004383 | PROCESS FOR FORMING THE STRONTIUM-CONTAINING THIN FILM - The present invention provides a process for forming a strontium-containing thin film of a cyclopentadienyl-based strontium compound, which is in the liquid state at room temperature to 50° C., can be purified by distillation, present as a monomer, has high vapor pressure, and suitable for mass production. bis(propyltetramethylcyclopentadienyl)strontium is used as an Sr source to form a strontium-containing thin film such as a SrTiO | 2009-01-01 |
20090004384 | Processing Assembly and Method for Processing a Wafer in Such a Processing Assembly - Processing assembly comprising a processing chamber ( | 2009-01-01 |
20090004385 | Copper precursors for deposition processes - In one embodiment, a method comprises providing a chemical phase deposition copper precursor within a chemical phase deposition chamber; and depositing a metal film onto a substrate with the copper precursor by a chemical phase deposition process. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004386 | Protective Coating of Silver - In the method, silver is protected against tarnishing using an Atomic Layer Deposition method. In the Atomic Layer Deposition method, a thin film coating is formed 5 on the surface of silver by depositing successive molecule layers of the coating material. For example aluminium oxide (Al 2O3) or zirconium oxide may be used as the coating material. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004387 | Process of producing roofing shingle coating asphalt allowing more material options - In a process of producing a roofing shingle coating asphalt from a low flashpoint asphalt feedstock, an asphalt feedstock which has a low flashpoint of from 490° F. (254° C.) to 540° F. (282° C.) is partially blown, and wax is added to the asphalt feedstock. The process produces a coating asphalt having a low melt viscosity of from 50 cps to 150 cps at 400° F. (204° C.), a softening point of from 190° F. (88° C.) to 235° F. (113° C.) and a penetration of at least 15 dmm at 77° F. (25° C.). In another embodiment, the process produces a roofing shingle coating asphalt having good weatherability from a poor weathering asphalt feedstock. In a further embodiment, the process produces roofing shingles including a filled coating containing a poor tear filler without sacrificing the tear strength of the shingles. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004388 | Method for Depositing an Anti-Adhesion Layer - A method for depositing an anti-adhesion layer onto a surface of micromechanical structures on a substrate. The material or precursor material to be deposited being delivered to the structures in a dissolution and transport medium. A supercritical CO | 2009-01-01 |
20090004389 | High-performance interface materials for improving thermal contacts - A conformable, spreadable, electrically nonconductive, thermally conductive, thermally stable and phase separation resistant paste substantially consisting of fumed oxide dispersed in a non-aqueous paste-forming vehicle is disclosed. The fumed oxide is preferably silane-treated. This invention also discloses a thermal contact enhancing interface material comprising said paste, which, upon compression between two solid surfaces, forms a material that enhances the thermal contact between said surfaces. In addition, a method of providing a thermal contact between two solid surfaces is disclosed. This method comprises disposing between and in contact with said surfaces a material comprising said paste and applying a pressure to cause said paste to conform to the topography of said surfaces. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004390 | Black pigment compositions, thick film black pigment compositions, conductive single layer thick film compositions, and black and conductive electrodes formed therefrom - The present invention is directed to pigment compositions, thick film black pigment compositions, conductive single layer thick film compositions, black electrodes made from such black conductive compositions and methods of forming such electrodes, and to the uses of such compositions, electrodes, and methods in flat panel display applications, including alternating-current plasma display panel devices (AC PDP). | 2009-01-01 |
20090004391 | Method of reducing formaldehyde emissions from an insulation product - A method of reducing formaldehyde emissions from a fibrous insulation product is provided. Fibers are formed, and a binder including a curable formaldehyde-containing resin is applied to the fibers to form a pack. The pack is introduced into a curing oven to cure the resin. During the curing, moisture is applied to the pack. For example, the moisture can be applied by injecting steam into the curing oven. The pack with the cured resin is removed from the oven. The pack is formed into the fibrous insulation product. The fibrous insulation product has reduced formaldehyde emissions compared to the same product without the moisture application. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004392 | Transiently Inhibited Urea And Urethane-Urea Hybrid Coating Compositions - A solvent borne, curable coating composition includes a resin formed to have an amine functional moiety, and, optionally, a hydroxyl functional compound; at least one polyisocyanate, and; at least one volatile, salt-forming organic acid and an inert solvent. The compositions may further include an organometallic catalyst. It is believed that the volatile organic acid temporarily drives the formation of amine salts in the composition, thereby inhibiting amine/isocyanate crosslinking, and, where an organometallic catalyst is present, inhibits catalysis. Both of these inhibitory effects are reversed upon acid evaporation, which may substantially occur after the composition has been applied to a substrate. The delay in crosslinking achieved by use of the acid, however, may facilitate more complete evaporation of solvents from the coating, resulting in improved coating properties. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004393 | Thermally Conductive Structural Composite Material and Method - A heat dissipative composite material including a carbon fiber lay-up having a resin pyrolized to form a graphitic carbon laminate structure. A structural resin fills voids in the graphitic carbon laminate structure and provides strength to the graphitic carbon laminate structure. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004394 | Aqueous polymeric composition - An aqueous polymeric composition including an emulsion polymer including, as copolymerized units, from 0.5% to 25%, by weight based on the weight of the polymer, carbonyl-functional ethylenically-unsaturated monomer, and an autoxidizable material having less than 10%, by weight based on the weight of fatty acid residues therein, tri-unsaturated fatty acid residues; wherein the autoxidizable material is from 8% to 35% of the total weight of the polymer and the autoxidizable material; and wherein the polymeric composition is free from copolymerized-carbonyl-functional-monomer-reactive amine and hydrazine functional groups is provided. An aqueous coating composition including the aqueous polymeric composition, a method for improving the repaintability of an aqueous coating during drying, and a method for providing a coating are also provided. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004395 | Waterborne furfural-urea modification of wood - This invention provides water-based furfural-urea resins for impregnation of same into wood in order to impart decay, mold, marine borer and termite resistance and improve moisture resistance and mechanical properties. The waterborne wood modification composition for impregnation into wood, includes water, furfural, urea, an acidic catalyst, and a buffer present in an amount to give a pH in a range from about 2.96 to about 5.13. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004396 | Highly-Branched, Allyl Ether-Functionalized, Unsaturated Polyester Resins and Coating Compositions of the Same - The synthesis of highly-branched, allyl ether-functionalized, unsaturated polyester resins is disclosed herein, along with the utility of these resins in formulating formaldehyde-free, isocyanate-free, and styrene-free, low temperature and fast curing solvent-borne coatings, including wood coatings, and their use as alternatives for conventional acid catalyzed urea- or melamine-crosslinked coating systems. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004397 | Water-Dilutable Stone Impact Protection Paint and Compensation Paint, Their Use and Process For Their Production - This invention relates to a method of coating a motor vehicle body including (i) applying as a first layer an electro-dip primer coat; (ii) mixing a water dilutable compensation paint comprising 40 to 80 wt. % binders and a commercial base coat to obtain a mixture, and applying the mixture as a second primer surface layer on said primer coat wherein the primer surface layer applied has a thickness of from 10 to 20 μm; (iii) applying a third layer consisting of a water soluble base coat; and (iv) applying a covering layer of clear coat. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004398 | Method for producing multi layered coating film - A method for producing a multi layered coating film by applying an intermediate coating composition on an article to form an intermediate coating thereon; applying a metallic color base coating composition on the intermediate coating to form a metallic color base coating thereon; and applying a clear coating composition on the metallic color base coating to form a clear coating thereon. The metallic color base coating composition is waterborne and contains an acryl emulsion resin; a water dispersion of a hydrophobic melamine resin having an average particle size within a range of from 20 to 300 nm; a luster color pigment; and an organic alcohol solvent having a solubility in water within a range of from 0.01 to 5.0 wt % and a boiling point within a range of from 160 to 200° C. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004399 | Tile Coating and Process Therefor - The invention relates to a method of coating a substrate. A monomer in at least a partly flowable form is discharged from a melt blowing die and entrained in monomer in a flow of hot gas from at least one side of said melt blow die. The monomer is then deposited on a substrate by sputtering under positive pressure. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004400 | Effect of Ternary Additions on the Structure and Properties of Coatings Produced by a High Aluminum Galvanizing Bath - A zinc-aluminum eutectoid galvanized steel has been developed. The basic composition of the bath is selected close to the eutectoid point in the binary Zn—Al system, together with ternary additions in the form of bismuth, rare-earths and silicon. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004401 | Method And Apparatus For Curing Coated Film - According to the method and the apparatus for curing a coated film of the present invention, since an ionization radiation is applied after the O | 2009-01-01 |
20090004402 | Radiation Crosslinker - There is provided a class of crosslinking compound, said compound comprising (i) one or more fluorinated aromatic group; and (ii) one or more ionisable group, wherein the crosslinking compound is soluble in at least one polar solvent. Methods of preparing the crosslinking compounds are also disclosed. There is further provided devices obtainable from the methods of preparing the crosslinking compounds. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004403 | Method of Providing Patterned Embedded Conducive Layer Using Laser Aided Etching of Dielectric Build-Up Layer - A method of providing a patterned conductive layer. The method includes: providing a build-up layer comprising an insulating material; laser irradiating selected portions of the build-up layer according to a predetermined pattern of the patterned conductive layer to be provided, laser irradiating comprising using a laser beam having a photon energy higher than a bonding energy of at least some of the chemical bonds of the insulating material to yield predetermined laser-weakened portions of the build-up layer according to the predetermined pattern; removing the laser-weakened portions of the build-up layer to yield recesses according to the predetermined pattern; and filling the recesses with a conductive material to yield the patterned conductive layer. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004404 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A PREFORM FOR OPTICAL FIBRES BY MEANS OF A VAPOUR DEPOSITION PROCESS - The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a preform for optical fibres by means of a vapour deposition process, wherein an intermediate step is carried out between one deposition phase and the next deposition phase(s), wherein the intermediate step comprises supplying an etching gas to the supply side of the hollow substrate tube. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004405 | Thermal Batch Reactor with Removable Susceptors - An apparatus and method for uniform heating and gas flow in a batch processing chamber are provided. The apparatus includes a quartz chamber body, removable heater blocks which surround the quartz chamber body, an inject assembly coupled to one side of the quartz chamber body, and a substrate boat having removable susceptors. In one embodiment, the boat may be configured with a plurality of susceptors to control substrate heating during batch processing. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004406 | Kit For Providing An Image On A Substrate - A kit for producing optically variable images is disclosed wherein the kit includes a special effect pigment having particles that are magnetically alignable, a magnet for aligning the particles and a scribing tool for personalizing an image. Alternatively or in addition the kit can include e-field responsive flakes in a carrier vehicle and an electric field source for aligning said flakes. A stylus may be included for moving or changing the alignment of a portion of the flakes that have been aligned in the magnetic or electric field. | 2009-01-01 |
20090004407 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FABRICATING LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE AND SUBSTRATE BASE MATERIAL FOR LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE - A plurality of liquid crystal cells are formed by encapsulating pieces of liquid crystal material with in a plurality of first sealing members, respectively, between a pair of flexible substrate base materials. Only respective parts of the pair of substrate base materials are contained inside a vacuum container, and the liquid crystal cells are formed inside the vacuum container reduced in pressure. | 2009-01-01 |