04th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 40 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090023518 | Triboluminescent materials and golf balls made from such materials - A golf ball made from a composition that includes at least one triboluminescent material. In one embodiment, the golf ball includes a core; an outer cover layer; one or more intermediate layers; and a coating layer disposed on the outer cover layer, wherein at least one of the core, the outer cover layer, the intermediate layer, or the coating layer comprises at least one triboluminescent material. In another embodiment, the golf ball includes a core; an outer cover layer; and one or more intermediate layers; wherein at least one of the core, the outer cover layer, or the intermediate layer comprises at least one triboluminescent material. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023519 | HIGH PERFORMANCE GOLF BALL HAVING A REDUCED-DISTANCE - A golf ball including a core and a cover layer, wherein the golf ball has a lift to weight ratio greater than about 1.7 at a Reynolds number of about 207,000 and a non-dimensional spin ratio of about 0.095, a COR of 0.790 or less, and a weight of about 1.39 to 1.62 oz; and wherein the cover layer has an outer surface including dimples covering 55% to 75% of the outer surface. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023520 | Mold for manufacturing golf balls and golf balls - The present invention relates to a mold having a parting line along dimples which allows manufacturing of golf balls free from burrs, and to golf balls manufactured using such a mold. The mold of the present invention is provided with a spherical cavity inside thereof; and an upper mold and a lower mold separable from each other, wherein a plurality of convex portions for forming dimples is provided in the inner surface of the cavity, at least one of the plurality of convex portions lies over the equator of the cavity, a parting line, which corresponds to the boundary between the upper mold and the lower mold, extends along the inner surface of the cavity, the parting line comprises first lines extending along the peripheries of the convex portions lying over the equator and second lines connecting the first lines, and the first line is disposed apart from the periphery by a distance of 0.1 to 0.5 mm. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023521 | GOLF TEE MARKER SYSTEM - Golf tee markers ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090023522 | METHOD OF PLAYING A GOLF GAME - A method of managing the real-time play performance and play flow between geographically remote players of a golf type game comprising real golf shots where a hit ball traverses and encounters a real physical surface. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023523 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING PROJECTILE GAME PIECES - A projectile sports game piece collector provides for receipt of game pieces into a housing through an inlet aperture and an inclined conduit leading to a game piece repository. A compliant impact surface dissipates the kinetic energy of received game pieces before receipt into the repository. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023524 | Device to promote physical fitness, mental agility, adroitness and dexterity - A simple, light-weight, hand-held device, which consists of two (2) working parts. FIG. I (the main handle), with firmly attached to it an aluminum guide channel, or rigid plastic which (for very practical purposes), runs nearly the length of the handle, thereby providing the necessary assurance that the hoop ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090023525 | MANUFACTURE OF POLYURETHANE FOAM BALL - The present invention relates to a novel method for manufacturing a cellular elastomeric polyurethane foam ball. The product polyurethane foam ball may be used as a core for a tennis ball which meets ITF specifications for tennis balls, including weight, diameter, bound, forward deformation and return deformation. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023526 | PNEUMATIC BASE FOR FACILITATING THE INSTALLATION AND TENSIONING OF A DRIVE BELT - A belt tensioner comprises a belt trained on a drive pulley driven by a drive unit mounted on a base supported on an air-spring bellows linearly extendable under fluid pressure from a collapsed position to an extended position to cause joint movement of the base, the drive unit and the drive pulley and thereby change the tension in the belt. A pressure regulator is operatively connected to the air-spring bellows for regulating the fluid pressure in the air-spring bellows such as to maintain the tension substantially constant in the belt during use. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023527 | Reciprocating Belt Drive - A belt drive configured to cooperate with a drive mechanism is disclosed. The belt drive includes a drive belt pulley reciprocally coupled to the drive mechanism such that the drive mechanism reciprocally translates between a power stroke and a return stroke, a driven pulley reciprocally coupled to the drive belt pulley via a drive belt such that the drive belt include a plurality of asymmetrical drive teeth configured to cooperate with a plurality of asymmetrical driven teeth disposed on the driven pulley, and an engagement mechanism disposed substantially adjacent to the drive belt and the driven pulley such that the engagement mechanism is configured to cooperate with the drive belt during the power stroke, and the drive belt substantially disengages the driven pulley during the return stroke. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023528 | Motorcycle Chain Guide and Tensioner - A chain guide and tensioner for guiding and applying tension to a chain may include a first tensioner arm, a second tensioner arm being positioned in a spaced relationship with respect to the first arm member, a shaft member for connection to the first arm member, and a roller member including a groove for guiding the chain. The roller member may include a pair of opposing flanges to define the groove and the height of the opposing flanges may be at least the height of the chain. The first tensioner arm may be biased by a biasing member, and the biasing member may include a spring. The biasing member may include a shock absorber, and the roller member may be positioned by a collar member. The collar member may move along a roller bushing member to adjust the roller member to be aligned with the chain, and the spring may be positioned over a spring bushing member. The spring bushing member may maintain a spaced relationship between the first tensioner arm and the second tensioner arm, and the second tensioner arm may be connected to the vehicle. The flange may include a chamfered edge. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023529 | Hybrid vehicle drive device - A hybrid vehicle drive device includes an input shaft to which power from an engine is input; an electric generator; an electric motor; a counter gear that transmits power to a drive shaft; a differential gear device that includes a first gear component connected to a rotation shaft of the electric generator, a second gear component connected to the input shaft, and a third gear component connected to the counter gear; and an oil pump that generates hydraulic pressure. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023530 | Control apparatus for hybrid vehicle power transmitting system - A control apparatus for a hybrid vehicle power transmitting system including a switching portion operable to switch a power transmitting path between a power transmitting state and a power cut-off state in response to an operation of a shift lever, the control apparatus including (a) an operating-state estimating portion configured to estimate an operating speed of an electric motor which constitutes a part of the power transmitting path or a rotating speed of a coupling element of the coupling portion, which speed is established after switching of the power transmitting path from one of the power transmitting and cut-off states to the other, and (b) a switching restricting portion configured to restrict a switching operation to switch the power transmitting path between the two states, when the estimated operating or rotating speed of the electric motor or coupling device is higher than a predetermined upper limit. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023531 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LUBRICATING A DIFFERENTIAL IN AN AXLE ASSEMBLY - A method for lubricating an axle assembly can include: coupling a pair of bearing to opposite ends of a differential housing; placing the differential housing into a carrier housing assembly such that the bearings support the differential housing on the carrier housing assembly for rotation about a first axis; collecting a lubricant proximate a side of one of the bearings opposite the differential housing; and rotating the differential housing about the first axis to cause the one of the bearings to move a portion of the collected lubricant through the differential housing. A related axle assembly is also provided. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023532 | CONTINUALLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - The invention relates to a transmission which is continually variable from an input shaft (E) to an output shaft (S), in which the input power is divided and transmitted along two parallel paths, namely a fixed ratio path and a variable ratio path, the respective speeds thereof being combined at an epicyclic output gear ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090023533 | 8-Speed Transmission - The transmission has a plurality of members that can be utilized in powertrains to provide eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. The transmission includes three planetary gear sets, six torque-transmitting devices, one fixed interconnection and a grounded member. The powertrain includes an engine and torque converter that is continuously connected to one of the planetary gear members and an output member that is continuously connected with another one of the planetary gear members. The six torque-transmitting devices provide interconnections between various gear members, and the transmission housing, and are operated in combinations of three to establish eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023534 | 8-Speed Transmission - The transmission has a plurality of members that can be utilized in powertrains to provide eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. The transmission includes three planetary gear sets, six torque-transmitting devices, two fixed interconnections and a grounded member. The powertrain includes an engine and torque converter that is selectively connected to one of the planetary gear members and an output member that is continuously connected with another one of the planetary gear members. The six torque-transmitting devices provide interconnections between various gear members, the input member and the transmission housing, and are operated in combinations of three to establish eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023535 | 8-Speed Transmissions - The transmission has a plurality of members that can be utilized in powertrains to provide eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. The transmission includes three planetary gear sets, six torque-transmitting devices, one fixed interconnection and a grounded member. The powertrain includes an engine and torque converter that is continuously connected to one of the planetary gear members and an output member that is continuously connected with another one of the planetary gear members. The six torque-transmitting devices provide interconnections between various gear members, and the transmission housing, and are operated in combinations of three to establish eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023536 | 8-Speed Transmission - The transmission has a plurality of members that can be utilized in powertrains to provide eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. The transmission includes three planetary gear sets, six torque-transmitting devices, and two fixed interconnections. The powertrain includes an engine and torque converter that is continuously connected to one of the planetary gear members and an output member that is continuously connected with another one of the planetary gear members. The six torque-transmitting devices provide interconnections between various gear members, and the transmission housing, and are operated in combinations of three to establish eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023537 | 8-Speed Transmissions - The transmission has a plurality of members that can be utilized in powertrains to provide eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. The transmission includes three planetary gear sets, six torque-transmitting devices, one fixed interconnection and a grounded member. The powertrain includes an engine and torque converter that is continuously connected to one of the planetary gear members and an output member that is continuously connected with another one of the planetary gear members. The six torque-transmitting devices provide interconnections between various gear members, and the transmission housing, and are operated in combinations of three to establish eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023538 | 8-Speed Transmissions - The transmission has a plurality of members that can be utilized in powertrains to provide eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. The transmission includes three planetary gear sets having six torque-transmitting mechanisms, one fixed interconnection and a grounded member. The powertrain includes an engine and torque converter that is continuously connected to one of the planetary gear members and an output member that is continuously connected with another one of the planetary gear members. The six torque-transmitting mechanisms provide interconnections between various gear members, and the transmission housing, and are operated in combinations of three to establish eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023539 | 8-Speed Transmission - The transmission has a plurality of members that can be utilized in powertrains to provide eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. The transmission includes three planetary gear sets, six torque-transmitting devices, two fixed interconnections and a grounded member. The powertrain includes an engine and torque converter that is continuously connected to one of the planetary gear members and an output member that is continuously connected with another one of the planetary gear members. The six torque-transmitting devices provide interconnections between various gear members, and the transmission housing, and are operated in combinations of two to establish eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023540 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices may include clutches and brakes. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023541 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices are clutches and brakes. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023542 | BICYCLE HUB TRANSMISSION - A bicycle hub transmission includes a hub axle, a driver, a hub shell, a power transmission mechanism and a shift mechanism. The driver and the hub shell are rotatably supported relative to the hub axle. The power transmission mechanism is disposed between the driver and the hub shell to selectively transmit rotational power from the driver to the hub shell through one a plurality of power transmission paths. The shift mechanism operatively couples the power transmission mechanism to select a power transmission path. The downstream planetary gear unit includes a planetary gear carrier that meshes with planetary gears of the upstream planetary gear unit or with a linking member coupled to the planetary gears of the upstream planetary gear unit. The planetary gear carrier of the downstream planetary gear unit is coupled with a brake unit to transmit a reverse rotational power from the driver to the brake unit. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023543 | Gear Mechanism, In Particular Linkage Mechanism - The invention relates to a gear mechanism ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090023544 | GEARBOX FOR A WIND ENERGY PLANT - A gearbox for a wind energy plant, with a satellite carrier, which is connected to a rotor shaft or a rotor hub at its input side and which is mounted via a bearing arranged in a gearbox housing, wherein the bearing is arranged in the gearbox housing at the output side of the satellite carrier, and a slew bearing is provided as the bearing for the satellite carrier. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023545 | STEADY-STATE AND TRANSITORY CONTROL FOR TRANSMISSION BETWEEN ENGINE AND ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATOR | 2009-01-22 |
20090023546 | Friction Wheel Actuator - Actuator adapted to cooperate with a drive of an endothermic engine including power source and a releasable accessory, the actuator including a box-shaped casing, a motorized eccentric group housed inside the casing and including a reduction gearing, an arm cooperating with the eccentric group and supporting a friction wheel adapted to cooperate with the accessory and with the power source, the arm being mobile between an engaged position and a disengaged position of the accessory. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023547 | Control apparatus for vehicular drive system - A control apparatus for a drive system of a vehicle including (a) an electrically controlled differential portion having (i) a differential mechanism, (ii) a first electric motor operatively connected to a rotary element of the differential mechanism, (iii) a drive power source, an input shaft ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090023548 | Control device for hybrid vehicle power transmitting apparatus - This invention relates to a control device for a hybrid vehicle power transmitting apparatus. A heat generation control is executed to increase a heat generation amount of an electric motor M | 2009-01-22 |
20090023549 | Electromechanical power transfer system with multiple dynamoelectric machines - An electromechanical power transfer system for a vehicle, comprises: an electrical power source; a system controller; at least two dynamoelectric machines; an electrically engageable clutch for each machine; an input shaft coupled to the jack shaft; an output shaft coupled to a load presented by the vehicle; and at least two electrically engageable transmission gear sets for coupling the input shaft to the output shaft; wherein the system controller selectively engages each machine clutch and each transmission gear set. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023550 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLE - A cost for manufacturing an automatic transmission can be reduced since a separate solenoid valve for controlling a damper clutch is not required when a hydraulic control system of an automatic transmission for a vehicle includes: a regulator valve that forms a line pressure by regulating a hydraulic pressure generated by a hydraulic pump; a torque converter control valve that receives a hydraulic pressure from the regulator valve and supplies a torque converter operating pressure to a torque converter; and a damper clutch control valve that receives the hydraulic pressure of the torque converter control valve and selectively supplies the torque converter operating pressure and a damper clutch operating pressure, wherein the damper clutch control valve is controlled by a control pressure supplied from a switch valve that is controlled an operating pressure of an overdrive clutch that operates at third and fourth forward speeds. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023551 | METHOD FOR ADAPTING GEAR SELECTION IN A VEHICLE - A method for adapting gear selection in a vehicle, the vehicle including an engine with an engine output shaft connected to an automated mechanical transmission via a clutch, a transmission output shaft connected to at least one driven wheel of the vehicle, an arrangement for registering whether a towed vehicle is connected to said vehicle, and at least one control unit for receiving input signals including signals indicative of the towed vehicle connection, and for processing the signals in accordance with programmed logic rules to issue gear selection command output signals to the transmission for gear shifting, where the control unit, when sensing that a towed vehicle has been connected to the vehicle, changes an originally selected first gear to a lower second gear having a higher starting gear ratio compared to the first gear. The towed vehicle connection registering arrangement registers at least bounce from when the vehicle bounces into the towed vehicle for connecting the towed vehicle to the vehicle. A more sure registration of whether a towed vehicle is connected to the vehicle or not is obtained. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023552 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL APPARATUS - An automatic transmission control apparatus is provided with a brake switch, a brake fluid pressure detecting section, a range position detecting section, a neutral control section and a prohibiting section. The brake switch is configured to output an on-signal when a brake pedal is depressed and otherwise output an off-signal. The brake fluid pressure detecting section is configured to detect a brake fluid pressure corresponding to a brake pedal depression force. The range position detecting section is configured to detect if a traveling range of an automatic transmission is selected. The neutral control section is configured to start a neutral control that puts the automatic transmission into a neutral state when the brake fluid pressure detected by the brake fluid detecting section exceeds a start threshold value while the range position detecting section detects that the traveling range is selected, and to end the neutral control when the brake fluid pressure falls below an end threshold value while the neutral control is being executed, with the start and end threshold values being set to values that are higher than the brake fluid pressure occurring when the brake switch starts outputting the on-signal. The prohibiting section is configured to prohibit the neutral control from being subsequently started again, after the neutral control has been started by the neutral control section, regardless of the brake fluid pressure detected by the brake fluid pressure detecting section until the brake switch outputs the off-signal. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023553 | Exercise systems in local or global network - An exercise system includes at least two exercise modules and is arranged to allow multiple users performing exercises on, with or against the modules in different locations while performing at least one preset task defined in a context of a story, a scenery or a video (or computer) game each in turn preferably defined in a virtual environment. The exercise system generally generates the task of the story, scenery or game in images of the virtual environment and simulates the exercising users as simulated user in such images, while allowing the users to manipulate the simulated users for attaining a goal of the task based on features related with the exercises performed by the user or allowing the task to manipulate operations of the modules based on such features. The exercise system includes at least one output module including at least two visual units and audio units to provide the images and sounds for the task to each exercising user. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023554 | Exercise systems in virtual environment - An exercise system includes at least two exercise modules and is arranged to allow multiple users performing exercises on, with or against the modules in different locations while performing at least one preset task defined in a context of a story, a scenery or a video (or computer) game each in turn preferably defined in a virtual environment. The exercise system generally generates the task of the story, scenery or game in images of the virtual environment and simulates the exercising users as simulated user in such images, while allowing the users to manipulate the simulated users for attaining a goal of the task based on features related with the exercises performed by the user or allowing the task to manipulate operations of the modules based on the features. The execs system includes at least two output modules each including a visual unit to provide the images for the task to each user and an olfactory or tactile unit to provide smell or tactile sensation to the user, respectively. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023555 | Method and system for developing or tracking a program for medical treatment - This invention relates generally to a method and system for developing or tracking a program for medical treatment. More particularly, the present invention facilitates the development of a treatment program, the retrieval of the program by the patient, the entry of feedback about the program by the patient, and the processing of that feedback. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023556 | SENSING APPLICATIONS FOR EXERCISE MACHINES - Sensing applications for exercise machines are described. An example sensing application for profiling a workout session of an exercise machine comprises selecting at least one workout parameter or inputting at least one physical characteristic of a user and operating the exercise machine in compliance with the at least one workout parameter selected. The method further comprising reading output signal values from a sensor in which the output signals are generated by a user impact to the exercise machine during the exercise session and processing the output signals. The method further comprising determining workout matrices to profile the exercise session using the processed output signals and providing feedback information based on the workout matrices. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023557 | PORTABLE JUMP TRAINING APPARATUS - A portable jump training apparatus designed for portability that permits an athlete to safely measure their vertical leap in any number of venues where a jump training apparatus might be utilized is provided. The portable jump training apparatus may include a jump measurement device, a height adjustment post, and an external surface mount. The height adjustment post may be joined to the jump measurement device such that they are positionally fixed with respect to one another. The external surface mount may include at least one adjustable gripping device to releasably secure the external surface mount to an external mounting surface. Also, the external surface mount may include a translation guide configured for translational cooperation with the height adjustment post such that the position of the jump measurement device may be adjusted with respect to the stationary external surface mount. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023558 | Concentric-arrangement frame structure for recreational structure - A coupling device for a recreational structure comprises a first arm member and a second arm member. The first arm member comprises first and second ends that are arranged substantially in a plane. The first end comprises an external surface that is capable of receiving an internal surface of a first horizontal frame member of the recreational structure and the second end comprising either an external surface that is capable of receiving one of an internal surface of a second horizontal frame member of the recreational structure or an internal surface that is capable of receiving an external surface of the second horizontal frame member of the recreational structure. The second arm member is arranged along a longitudinal axis and is capable of receiving a vertical frame member of the recreational structure. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023559 | APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING A COMPONENT OF AN EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device including at least one positionable component configured to be positioned by a user. The exercise device includes a frame to which a collar is mounted. The positionable component includes a member that is slidably received within the collar and may be positioned by sliding the member to a selected position. A locking assembly is coupled to the collar and is operable to lock the member in a selected position within the collar, to release the member from the locked position, and when released, to allow the member to slide within the collar. The locking assembly includes a cam pivotably mounted to the collar and a cam follower assembly selectively biased by the cam against a portion of the member disposed inside the collar. The locking assembly also includes a pair of engagement members disposed inside the collar opposite the cam against which the cam biases the member. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023560 | TRAINING AND FITNESS APPARATUS - The present invention provides for exercise apparatus which can comprise general fitness or self-defence training apparatus ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090023561 | RESISTANCE SYSTEM FOR FITNESS EQUIPMENT - A resistance system for fitness equipment includes a frame, a resistance source such as an elastic cord, coil or any other type of spring, weight, pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders. The resistance source is mounted to a resistance block with a load support. A support disk is provided that is movably mounted to the frame and adapted to enable selective engagement with the load support. A transmission member, including a pliable member such as a cable, belt or other member, is coupled to the resistance source. Movement of the support disk enables selective engagement of the resistance source. In this way one or more individual resistance sources can be selectively engaged or disengaged to vary the resistance to the user by actuation of a dial or other actuator as directed by the user. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023562 | Plyometric training device and method - A method and device for use in plyometric muscular training is provided. In a first version, a rigid frame is provided having a trainee's position, a pair of cables and a weighted bar. The cables are positioned between the trainee's position and the bar. Each cable is attached at an upper location and a forward location of the frame. The cables partially constrain the movement of the bar and restrain the bar from striking sections of the trainee's body. The trainee may explosively push or throw the bar away from the trainee's position and towards the cable attachment locations, wherein the bar is released from the trainee's grasp. The return pathway of the bar is determined by the force of gravity, the force provided by the trainee and the constraints of the cables. The cables reduce the risk of injury to the trainee. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023563 | BODY TONE EXERCISE BRICKS - A body tone exercise brick includes a brick body having a receiving chamber opened upward, a bar detachably mounted in the receiving chamber of the brick body, and a pair of weight members alternatively placed in the receiving chamber of the brick body or detachably coupled to two ends of the bar when the bar is taken out from the receiving chamber of the brick body. Thus, the body tone exercise brick of the invention has a variety of exercise modes to train muscles of various portions. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023564 | Exercise/stretching apparatus - Physical interaction apparatus which includes a wall and a floor presenting a surface of a hook or loop component of a hook and loop fastening system. Also provided is at least one interface that may include a glove, footwear and sports implements which includes an outer surface presenting the other hook or loop component of the hook and loop fastening system. Each interface can be selectively and releasably attachable by a person wearing such, to the surface of the wall and floor and allow the person to apply an action force countered by the wall or floor in a reactionary manner. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023565 | VIBRA BACK WAVE - A back stretching device includes a curved cushion having an elongated slot through top and bottom sides thereof, a housing mounted on the bottom side of the curved cushion, a motor mounted in the housing, and a rotating member accommodated in the housing and eccentrically connected with an output shaft of the motor. Thus, the back stretching device of the invention can be used to effectively stretch and relax a user's back muscles. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023566 | Exercise system and related methods - A system and methods for facilitating exercise. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a system, certain embodiments of which include easy to transport and to assemble components and, when assembled, provide a portable apparatus on which a human can engage in a wide variety of exercises. The system includes an apparatus which, in one embodiment, includes support elements joinable by a stabilizer and supported on bases that form a system base. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023567 | Coated Member, Especially Roller, Made of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Plastic (CFK) for Paper Machines and Printing Presses, and Method for the Production of such a Member - Coated body of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFP) for paper machines and printing machines, particularly roller, comprising an adhesion promoter layer and a wear protective layer of hard metal or oxide ceramics which is applied onto the adhesion promoter layer, characterized in that the adhesion promoter layer consists of ductile metal selected from the group consisting of copper, nickel, iron, lead and tin and is applied by plasma spraying or flame spraying. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023568 | Joining device for joining plate-like members with through-holes - The invention provides a joining device for joining a first plate-like member with a first through-hole and a second plate-like member with a second through-hole. The second plate-like member is disposed adjacent to the first plate-like member such that the first through-hole is aligned with the second through-hole. The joining device includes a frame and a rotatable joining member. The frame has an opening, and as the frame is disposed on the first and the second plate-like members, the opening is aligned with the first and the second through-holes. The rotatable joining member has at least one clipping portion, and is adapted to be disposed in the opening. The rotatable joining member is operable to rotate with an angle such that the at least one clipping portion clips the first and second plate-like members. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023569 | Apparatus and method for printing and dispensing a web - An apparatus for dispensing a web from a plurality of rolls of serrated bags, includes first and second web printer/web feeders, each adapted to advance and print first and second webs from a first and second roll of serrated bags respectively, the first and second web printer/web feeders including a first and second printer, and a first and second set of nip rollers respectively; first and second accumulator guide plates located downstream of the first and second printers; a set of dispensing nip rollers located downstream of the first and second accumulator guide plates; a web accumulation area; a web sensor for sensing an end of the first or second web; a first and second seal sensing device; a dispensing guide plate located downstream of the web sensor; and a bag handling mechanism for advancing a leading bag to a bag loader. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023570 | DUNNAGE CONVERSION MACHINE WITH TRANSLATING GRIPPERS, AND METHOD AND PRODUCT - A dunnage conversion machine for converting stock material into a dunnage product includes a forming assembly and a pulling assembly. The pulling assembly includes at least two grippers movable together through a transfer region in opposition to one another and cooperative to grip therebetween the dunnage strip for advancing the dunnage strip through the transfer region, and at least one of the grippers including an aperture operative to gather and laterally capture therein the dunnage strip as the grippers move through the transfer region. Also disclosed is a severing assembly including a movable blade and a reciprocating actuator connected to the blade by a motion transmitting assembly that moves the blade through a full severing cycle upon a stroke of the actuator in either direction. Also disclosed is a void fill dunnage product including a three dimensional crumpled strip of dunnage round in cross-section and including at least one ply of sheet material having, in cross-section, a crumpled multi-lobed undulating body, with the lobes thereof extending longitudinally and being dispersed in an irregular pattern. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023571 | CENTRIFUGAL MACHINE - A centrifugal machine comprises a box member; a drive device mounted within the box member and having a rotation shaft; a rotor connected to the rotation shaft of the drive device for holding a specimen to be centrifuged; and, a damper for mounting the drive device into the box member, wherein the centrifugal machine further includes a vibration preventive mechanism part, the vibration preventive mechanism part containing a support member to be supported by the box member and a damping portion disposed in the support member so as to be connectable or contactable to the drive device, and also wherein, on receiving a vibration change from the drive device, the vibration preventive mechanism part can dampen the vibration change using the damping portion. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023572 | CAPACITY ALTERING DEVICE, HOLDER, AND METHODS OF SAMPLE PROCESSING - This invention provides capacity altering devices that facilitate the processing of samples whose volume exceeds the capacity of external sample processing regions (e.g., sample tubes or wells). The invention also provides holders that can be used with such devices, e.g., to allow centrifugation of the devices and/or to minimize handling of the external processing regions. Methods of processing samples, particularly samples whose volume exceeds the capacity of the external processing regions, and methods of collecting compounds in external processing regions are another feature of the invention. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023573 | ORGANIC AND INORGANIC PEROXIDES AS REFINING AGENTS IN THE PRODUCTION OF GLASS - The present invention relates to the use of organic and/or inorganic peroxides as refining agents in a process for refining of glass melts. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023574 | Dental glass ceramics - The invention relates to dental glass-ceramics and a process for producing them and their use, with these comprising at least one crystal phase containing xenotime or monazite or mixtures thereof. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023575 | Optical Glass - The present invention provides a glass having a refractive index and a coefficient of thermal expansion close to those of quartz glass, respectively, and also having anti-devitrification properties excellent enough to avoid the development of defects such as devitrification on the glass surface even when it is molded by drawing process or reheat forming, more specifically an optical glass for use in optical communication devices, particularly an optical glass for use in a stub. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023576 | Method for the surface treatment of bead polymers - A method for the surface treatment of bead polymers is to be prepared, by means of which bead polymers are treated in a particularly simple and effective manner such that upon addition to unfinished ceramic pieces, in particular, their strength and dimensional stability increase. To this end, the bead polymers are conducted to a device which is used for comminution, in particular, to a mill, in which the surface of the bead polymers is purposefully scratched or roughened in a uniformly mechanical manner. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023577 | Silicon Nitride Sintered Body and Manufacturing Method Thereof, Member For Molten Metal, Member For Hot Working, and Member For Digging - A silicon nitride sintered body comprising β-sialon expressed by a composition formula of Si | 2009-01-22 |
20090023578 | CERAMIC POWDER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING CERAMIC POWDER - A ceramic powder contains a principal component that is a perovskite-type complex oxide represented by the formula ANbO | 2009-01-22 |
20090023579 | Ligand, Method for Producing the Same, and Catalyst Using the Ligand - Disclosed is a novel asymmetric ligand which can be synthesized by a short process at low cost and is capable of exhibiting higher catalytic activity and enantioselectivity than the conventional ligands derived from sugars. Also disclosed are a method for producing such an asymmetric ligand, and a catalyst using such an asymmetric ligand. Specifically disclosed is a ligand represented by the general formula I below or the like. (In the formula, R | 2009-01-22 |
20090023580 | Catalyst Composition - An object of the present invention is to provide a catalyst composition containing a perovskite-type composite oxide which exhibits a satisfactory catalytic performance over a long time even in a high temperature atmosphere and has a stable quality in which Rh and/or Pt dissolves to form a solid solution at a high rate. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023581 | THERMALLY STABLE DOPED AND UNDOPED POROUS ALUMINUM OXIDES AND NANOCOMPOSITE CeO2-ZrO2 AND Al2O3 CONTAINING MIXED OXIDES - The present invention relates to doped or undoped aluminas having after calcination at 1200° C. for 5-24 hours a pore volume ≧0.5 ml/g and a BET surface area greater then 35 m | 2009-01-22 |
20090023582 | CATALYST AND PROCESS FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - The inventive catalyst composition is a sponge metal catalyst comprising at least one skeletal porous sponge metal selected from the group consisting of nickel, cobalt, iron and copper, together with a first promoter metal selected from the group consisting of palladium, platinum, ruthenium, rhodium, osmium and iridium and a second promoter metal selected from the group consisting of iron, nickel, cobalt, zinc, vanadium, cerium, copper, tungsten, molybdenum, titanium, niobium, manganese, silver, cadmium, praseodymium and neodymium. Processes for the manufacture of the catalyst include impregnation or precipitation of the promoter metals onto the sponge metal catalyst. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023583 | PHOTOCATALYST MATERIAL, PHOTOCATALYST COMPOSITION USING THE SAME AND PHOTOCATALYST PRODUCT - An object of the invention is to provide a photocatalyst material having a higher catalyst effect than conventional photocatalyst materials. The photocatalyst material of the invention contains, as its major component, a tungsten oxide powder excited by a light source which emits light having a wavelength of 430 to 500 nm, the photocatalyst material having a decomposition ability of 50% or more wherein the decomposition ability is given by the following equation based on the following test: | 2009-01-22 |
20090023584 | LIQUID-ABSORBING BASE - The object of the present invention is to provide a more practical liquid-absorbing substrate capable of absorbing not only water but also alcohols, wherein liquid absorbency and gel properties of the substrate can be easily controlled. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023585 | Photothermal recording medium - A colourless or transparent composition comprises a charge-delocalisation compound and a photoacid, wherein the photoacid generates an acid on irradiation or heating, thereby forming a coloured change-transfer complex with said compound. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023586 | Transfer printing - Transfer printing system include a transfer substrate provided of a transfer side thereof with a preformed design area intended to be completed by the user with selected decorative materials to generate a personalized image. When the image is completed and ready for transfer, the substrate is pressed onto a surface whereby the transfer of the image is effected. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023587 | METHOD OF PATTERNING A SUBSTRATE - A method of forming a metallic material on a receptor that includes the steps of: placing a donor element proximate a receptor, wherein the donor element includes a donor substrate and a thermal transfer layer, wherein the thermal transfer layer includes a catalytic material, and wherein the thermal transfer layer of the donor element is placed proximate the surface of the receptor; thermally transferring at least a portion of the thermal transfer layer from the donor element to the receptor; and electrolessly depositing a metallic material on the receptor by growth of the metallic material on the catalytic material. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023588 | HERBICIDAL MIXTURES COMPRISING A SAFENER - A herbicidal mixture comprising
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20090023589 | METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING CONDITIONS AFFECTING A CELL STATE - The present invention is directed to methods for identifying agents which affect cell state. The instant invention provides rapid and efficient methods for identifying agents which affect cell state. Methods are directed toward the screening of complex combinations of agents for their ability to affect cell state. In one embodiment, cells are incubated under suitable conditions and subjected to different agents. After an appropriate amount of time, the cells are assayed to determine what, if any, characteristics they possess. Cell characteristics can be organized in a manner such that different and novel cell states can be identified. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023590 | Trichloro Silyl Alkyl Isocyanate Molecule and Surface Modified Mineral Substrate - Molecule responding to formula X-E-SiCl | 2009-01-22 |
20090023591 | CARDIAC HORMONES FOR ASSESSING CARDIOVASCULAR RISK - The present invention relates to the use of cardiac hormones, particularly natriuretic peptides, for diagnosing the cardiovascular risk of a patient who is a candidate for administration of a cox-2-inhibiting compound, in particular an NSAID, selective cox-2 inhibitor, or steroid. More particularly, the present invention relates to the use of cardiac hormones, particularly natriuretic peptides, for diagnosing the cardiovascular risk of a patient who is a candidate for administration of a selective cox-2 inhibitor, comprising the steps of (a) measuring, preferably in vitro, the level of a cardiac hormone, (b) diagnosing the risk of the patient by comparing the measured level to known levels associated with different grades of risk in a patient. The most preferred cardiac hormone in the context of the present invention is NT-proBNP. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for diagnosing the risk of a patient to suffer from a cardiovascular complication as a consequence of administration of a cox-2 inhibiting compound, comprising the steps of (a) measuring the level of a cardiac hormone, (b) diagnosing the risk of the patient by comparing the measured level to known levels associated with different grades of risk in a patient. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023592 | SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING AND ANALYZING EXPRESSION OF ARE-CONTAINING GENES - The present invention relates to a gene discovery system and gene expression systems specific for genes encoding ARE-containing mRNAs. In one aspect, the present invention relates to computational methods of selecting coding sequences of ARE-genes from databases using aone or more ARE search sequences. The ARE search sequences are from 10 to 80 nucleotides in length and comprise a sequence which is encompassed by one of the following two sequences: (a) WU/T(AU/TU/TU/TA)TWWW, SEQ ID NO. 1, wherein none or one of the nucleotides outside of the parenthesis is replaced by a different nucleotide, and wherein W represents A, U. or T; and (b) U/T(AU/TU/T/U/T)n, SEQ ID NO. 2, wherein n indicates that the search sequence comprises from 3 to 12 of the tetrameric sequences contained within the parenthesis. The method comprises extracting from the databases, those nucleic acids whose protein coding sequences are upstream and contiguous with a 3′untranslated region (UTR) that comprises one of the ARE search sequences. The present invention also relates to methods of selectively amplifying RNA and cDNA molecules using primers derived from and complementary to the consensus 5′ sequence motifs and primers derived from and complementary to the ARE search sequence. The present invention also relates to methods of selectively amplifying ARE genes which employ a 3′ primer which is from 15 to 50 nucleotides and length and comprises from 2 to 10 pentamers having the sequence TAAAT. The pentameric sequences in the primers are either overlapping or non-overlapping. The 3′ primers are used in the reverse transcription step of the methods, the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification step of the methods, or in both the reverse transcription step and the PCR amplification step of the methods. The present invention also relates to methods of making libraries which comprise portions of the ARE genes that are selectively amplified by the present methods and to methods of making microarrays which comprise probes that hybridize under stringent conditions to portions of the protein coding sequences of the ARE genes that are selectively amplified by the present methods. The present invention also relates to libraries and the microarrays that are made by such methods. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023593 | In situ cloning from pathological tissue specimens - The present invention pertains to methods related to cloning nucleic acids from biological samples, particularly pathological tissue samples. This method includes hybridizing a population of oligonucleotide sequence probes comprising degenerate sequence tags to a fixed tissue, isolating the hybridized oligonucleotide sequence probes and amplifying the sequence tags in the hybridized oligonucleotide sequence probes. This method can be utilized to identify genes associated with disease and to quantitate the expression of disease-related transcripts. The method can also be used to identify truncated mRNAs. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023594 | REAGENTS FOR LABELLING NUCLEIC ACIDS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to labelling kits containing novel non-natural nucleotide monomers and to methods of making and using such compounds. The invention further relates to a method of detecting the presence of a nucleic acid, e.g., RNA, of interest in a sample, the method having the following steps: providing the sample; ligating a nucleic acid of interest with a labelling reagent according to the instant invention; providing a nucleic acid array having probes directed to the nucleic acid of interest; hybridizing the labelled nucleic acid fragments to said nucleic acid array; and determining the extent of hybridization to said probes to determine the presence of the nucleic acid of interest. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023595 | METHOD FOR MEASURING A TARGET SUBSTANCE AND A KIT FOR MEASURING A TARGET SUBSTANCE - The method for measuring the concentration of a target substance in a sample solution by fluorescence polarization method comprises steps of mixing the sample solution with a fluorescently labeled substance capable of binding to the target substance, dispensing the resulting mixture in micro-chambers of a micro-chamber array, measuring a value of fluorescence polarization or anisotropy with respect to each of the micro-chambers, and determining the concentration of the target substance in the sample solution on the basis of the measurement results. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023596 | In Vitro Model Of Latent Mycobacterial Infection - A method of inducing latency in | 2009-01-22 |
20090023597 | Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Detection from Unamplified Genomic DNA - The present invention provides methods, compositions and systems for the specific and selective detection of multiple single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) from genomic DNA. Importantly, the inventive systems and methods eliminate the need for costly, time- and labor-intensive gene amplification that is generally carried out prior to SNP detection. Also provided are kits useful to perform the inventive methods. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023598 | METHOD FOR EXTRACTING QUANTITATIVE INFORMATION RELATING TO AN INFLUENCE ON A CELLULAR RESPONSE - A method for screening a library of compounds to detect a biologically active compound that modulates intracellular translocation of a subunit of a component of an intracellular pathway affecting intracellular processes includes: culturing one or more cells containing a nucleotide sequence coding for a hybrid polypeptide comprising a luminophore linked to the subunit of the component; introducing a compound of the library of compounds into the cell culture; screening the compound to determine whether the compound modulates the intracellular translocation of the subunit of the component; measuring light emitted from the luminophore to determine a first distribution; measuring light emitted from the luminophore to determine a second distribution; computing a variation between the first distribution and the second distribution by processing the measured light, any variation is indicative that the compound is biologically active. The method is also performed with a library of compounds. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023599 | USE OF ANTISENSE OLIGONUCLEOTIDE LIBRARIES FOR IDENTIFYING GENE FUNCTION - A method for identifying one or more genes involved in a phenotype of cells, tissues or organisms, comprising the steps of contacting cells, tissues or organisms which exhibit the phenotype with a library of antisense oligonucleotides and performing a primary phenotypic assay to determine which antisense oligonucleotides in the library attenuate the phenotype. These antisense oligonucleotides correspond to genes involved in the phenotype. The method may be used to identify genes involved in various disease states. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023600 | Device and Process for Measuring Cell Properties - The invention relates to a measuring device for measuring at least one property of cells or vesicles, characterized in that is divided into two chambers by a hydrophobic partition having a horizontal opening, these chambers containing electrolyte solution and said opening being closed by a lipid double layer. The invention is characterized in that at least one cell or vesicle contacts the lipid double layer. The invention also relates to methods involving the use of the measuring device and to arrays, measuring chambers and microtitration plates all suited therefor. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023601 | GEL HAVING BIOSUBSTANCE FIXED THERETO AND MICROARRAY UTILIZING THE GEL - The present invention provides a biological substance-immobilized gel which comprises a gel containing 2%-7% by mass of N,N-dimethylacrylamide and a biological substance immobilized on and/or in the gel. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023602 | BINDING POLYPEPTIDES WITH RESTRICTED DIVERSITY SEQUENCES - The invention provides variant CDRs comprising highly restricted amino acid sequence diversity. These polypeptides provide a flexible and simple source of sequence diversity that can be used as a source for identifying novel antigen binding polypeptides. The invention also provides these polypeptides as fusion polypeptides to heterologous polypeptides such as at least a portion of phage or viral coat proteins, tags and linkers. Libraries comprising a plurality of these polypeptides are also provided. In addition, methods of and compositions for generating and using these polypeptides and libraries are provided. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023603 | Methods for rapid multiplexed amplification of target nucleic acids - A fast, multiplexed PCR system is described that can rapidly generate amplified nucleic acid products, for example, a full STR profile, from a target nucleic acid. Such systems include, for example, microfluidic biochips and a custom built thermal cycler, which are also described. The resulting STR profiles can satisfy forensic guidelines for signal strength, inter-loci peak height balance, heterozygous peak height ratio, incomplete non-template nucleotide addition, and stutter. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023604 | Scavenger supports and the use thereof in a process for the extraction of metals - There is provided a process for removing metal from solution wherein a solution comprising a metal is contacted with a scavenger support, whereby the scavenger support binds to at least some of the metal in solution thereby decreasing the amount of metal in solution, characterised in that the scavenger support comprises a functionalised support comprising pendant groups selected from 1,3-ketoesters or 1,3-ketoamides or mixtures thereof attached to a support wherein a number of the pendant groups are reacted with an amine. Scavenger supports comprising a functionalised support comprising pendant 1,3-ketoester or 1,3-ketoamide groups of formula 1: wherein R | 2009-01-22 |
20090023605 | OLIGONUCLEOTIDE SYNTHESIZER - An apparatus for high-throughput combinatorial synthesis of organic molecules including a reaction vessel for containing a combinatorial chemistry synthetic reaction, a liquid dispenser for dispensing the liquid, a liquid aspirator and an adjustment mechanism. The reaction vessel includes an ingress aperture allowing a liquid to enter into an interior of the vessel and an egress aperture for aspirating the liquid from the vessel. The liquid dispenser dispenses liquid through the ingress aperture. The liquid aspirator aspirates liquid through the egress aperture and includes a rotor for carrying the vessel and orbiting the vessel about an axis of rotation. The rotor is oriented generally in a horizontal plane and includes an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the angle of the vessel relative to the horizontal plane in response to the centrifugal force generated by orbiting the vessel about the axis or rotation. A method of combinatorial synthesis of organic molecules is also disclosed. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023606 | Beaded and Cross-Linked Poly(Aminoalkylene)Matrix and Uses Thereof - The present invention relates to the synthesis of a beaded and cross-linked, high loading capacity polymer for solid phase synthesis, purification of reaction mixtures, chromatographic separation procedures, and the like. The invention can thus be used for the isolation of molecular entities having an affinity for the polymer beads or a chemical entity attached thereto. The beaded polymer matrix can be formed by cross-linking an optionally substituted poly(aminoalkylene), under inverse suspension or inverse emulsion polymerisation conditions, with a cross-linking unit of functionality ≧2. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023607 | COMPACT NANOFABRICATION APPARATUS - An apparatus for use in fabricating structures and depositing materials from tips to surfaces for patterning in direct-write mode, providing ability to travel macroscopic distances and yet provide for nanoscale patterning. Useful in small scale fabrication and nanolithography. The instrument can be compact and used on a laboratory bench or desktop. An apparatus comprising: at least one multi-axis assembly comprising a plurality of nanopositioning stages, at least one pen assembly, wherein the pen assembly and the multi-axis assembly are adapted for delivery of material from the pen assembly to a substrate which is positioned by the multi-axis assembly, at least one viewing assembly, at least one controller. Nanopositioning by piezoelectric methods and devices and motors is particularly useful. The apparatus can include integrated environmental chambers and housings, as well as ink reservoirs for materials to be delivered. The viewing assembly can be a microscope with a long working distance. Particularly useful for fabrication of bioarrays or microarrays. The multi-axis assembly can be a five-axis assembly. Software can facilitate efficient usage. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023608 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CELL CULTURE ARRAY - Method and systems that provide improved handling and/or culturing and/or assaying of cells, chemically active beads, or similar materials in microfluidic systems and microfluidic culture arrays. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023609 | PROGRAMMABLE MASK FOR FABRICATING BIOMOLECULE ARRAY OR POLYMER ARRAY, APPARATUS FOR FABRICATING BIOMOLECULE ARRAY OR POLYMER ARRAY INCLUDING THE PROGRAMMABLE MASK, AND METHOD OF FABRICATING BIOMOLECULE ARRAY OR POLYMER ARRAY USING THE PROGRAMMABLE MASK AND PHOTOCHEMICAL SYNTHESIS APPARATUS - Provided are a programmable mask for promptly fabricating a biomolecule or polymer array having high density, an apparatus for fabricating a biomolecule or polymer array including the mask, a method of fabricating a biomolecule or polymer array using the programmable mask and a photochemical synthesis apparatus. The programmable mask for fabricating a biomolecule array or polymer array includes a first substrate including a black matrix having openings and first pixel electrodes; a second substrate including thin film transistors for switching pixel regions which correspond to the openings according to applied electric signals and second pixel electrodes connected to drain electrodes of the thin film transistors; a liquid crystal layer interposed between the first substrate and the second substrate, the liquid crystal layer including liquid crystal whose arrangement can be changed according to electric signals of the thin film transistors so as to selectively transmit light; a first polarizing plate laminated on one side of the first substrate; a second polarizing plate laminated on one side of the second substrate; and a lens array layer laminated on one side of the second polarizing plate including lenses which correspond to the pixel regions. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023610 | Removable microfluidic cell - A microfluidic flow cell for removably interfacing with a removable-member for performing a reaction therebetween. The microfluidic flow cell device comprises at least one reaction portion defining with the removable-member a reaction chamber when in an interfaced position thereof. The microfluidic flow cell comprises at least one fluid-receiving portion for receiving a fluid therein and being in fluid communication with the reaction chamber. When the microfluidic flow cell and the removable-member are in the interfaced position, the cell is adapted to allow for the fluid in the fluid-receiving portion to flow to the reaction chamber. Devices, systems and methods comprising this microfluidic flow cell are also disclosed. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023611 | GENERATION OF MATERIALS WITH ENHANCED HYDROGEN CONTENT FROM MICROBIAL CONSORTIA INCLUDING THERMOTOGA - A microbial consortia for biogenically increasing the hydrogen content of a carbonaceous source material, where the consortia includes a first microbial consortium to metabolize the carbonaceous source material into one or more first intermediate hydrocarbons, a second microbial consortium, which includes one or more species of | 2009-01-22 |
20090023612 | GENERATION OF MATERIALS WITH ENHANCED HYDROGEN CONTENT FROM ANAEROBIC MICROBIAL CONSORTIA - A microbial consortia for biogenically increasing the hydrogen content of a carbonaceous source material, where the consortia includes a first microbial consortium to metabolize the carbonaceous source material into one or more first intermediate hydrocarbons, a second microbial consortium, which includes one or more species of | 2009-01-22 |
20090023613 | Polysaccharide Treatment Fluid and Method of Treating a Subterranean Formation - A treatment fluid for treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore is formed from an aqueous medium, a diutan heteropolysaccharide having a tetrasaccharide repeating unit in the polymer backbone and a peroxide breaker. A method of treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore may be carried out by introducing the treatment fluid into the formation through the wellbore. Breaking aids or catalysts may also be used with the treatment fluid. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023614 | Polymer Delivery in Well Treatment Applications - This invention relates to compositions and methods for treating subterranean formations, in particular, oilfield stimulation compositions and methods using water-in-water polymer emulsions to uniformly dissolve a rheologically active polymer, such as a thickener or friction reducer, in the treatment fluid. The emulsions have a low viscosity and are easily pumped for mixing into a treatment fluid, where upon dilution with an aqueous medium, the polymer is easily hydrated without forming fish-eyes. The partitioning agent in the water-in-water emulsion does not generally affect the rheology of the treatment fluid. The invention also relates to further processing of the emulsion by wet grinding, high shear mixing and/or heating to enhance the hydration rate in the preparation of the well treatment fluid. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023615 | Polymer Delivery In Well Treatment Applications - This invention relates to compositions and methods for treating subterranean formations, in particular, oilfield stimulation compositions and methods using water-in-water polymer emulsions to uniformly dissolve a rheologically active polymer, such as a thickener or friction reducer, in the treatment fluid. The emulsions have a low viscosity and are easily pumped for mixing into a treatment fluid, where upon dilution with an aqueous medium, the polymer is easily hydrated without forming fish-eyes. The partitioning agent in the water-in-water emulsion does not generally affect the rheology of the treatment fluid. The invention also relates to further processing of the emulsion by wet grinding, high shear mixing and/or heating to enhance the hydration rate in the preparation of the well treatment fluid. | 2009-01-22 |
20090023616 | AQUEOUS FRACTURING FLUID - The invention concerns an aqueous viscoelastic fracturing fluid for use in the recovery of hydrocarbons. According to the invention, the fluid comprises a cleavable viscoelastic surfactant and a hydrophobically-modified polymer, wherein the cleavable surfactant comprises a head group and a hydrophobic tail of at least 18 carbon atoms connected through a degradable acetal, amide, ether or ester bond and wherein the concentration of the hydrophobically-modified polymer is comprised between its overlap concentration c* and its entanglement concentration c | 2009-01-22 |
20090023617 | Friction reducer performance by complexing multivalent ions in water - Embodiments relate to improving the performance of anionic friction reducing polymers in water containing multivalent ions. Exemplary embodiments relate to methods of improving the performance of anionic friction reducing polymers in a subterranean treatment, wherein the method comprises adding a complexing agent to water comprising multivalent ions. The method comprises adding the anionic friction reducing polymer to the water comprising the multivalent ions, wherein the anionic friction reducing polymer is added in an amount less than or equal to about 0.15% by weight of the water. The method comprises introducing the water comprising the multivalent ions, the complexing agent and the anionic friction reducing polymer into at least a portion of the subterranean formation such that the friction reducing polymer reduces energy loss due to turbulence in the water. The complexing agent complexes with at least a portion of the multivalent ions in the water such that the reduction of energy loss by the friction reducing polymer is improved. | 2009-01-22 |