06th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 48 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100036112 | Process for Making 5-Azacytosine Nucleosides and Their Derivatives - A process of synthesizing a 5-azacytosine nucleoside, such as azacitidine and decitabine, comprises coupling a silylated 5-azacytosine with a protected D-ribofuranose of formula in the presence of a sulfonic acid catalyst. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036113 | PROCESS FOR TREATING CELLULOSE PULP USING CARBOXYMETHYCELULOSE AND PULP THUS OBTAINED - The present invention relates to an improved process for processing chemical cellulose pulp wherein carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) is added during the bleaching step of said pulp. The addition of CMC in this step of the bleaching process provides a pulp with improved physical, chemical and mechanical properties. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036114 | PROCEDURE FOR THE PREPARATION OF PURIFIED CATIONIC GUAR - Procedure for the preparation of cationic guar having DS comprised between 0.01 and 3, free from boron and suitable for the use in the cosmetic field and in household cleaning products, comprising the following steps: a) 100 parts by weight of guar flour are reacted with 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl trimethylammonium chloride and sodium hydroxide in from 5 to 500 parts by weight of a water and alcohol mixture containing from 20 to 50% by weight of water; b) the amount of water and alcohol is regulated in order to obtain a dispersion containing from 65 to 95% by weight of a of water and alcohol mixture containing from 30 to 50% by weight of water and the dispersion is maintained under stirring at temperature comprised between 15 and 40° C. for at least 10 minutes; c) the mixture is filtered under vacuum and dried to obtain the purified cationic guar. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036115 | Novel Compositions for the Delivery of Negatively Charged Molecules - This invention features permeability enhancer molecules, and methods, to increase membrane permeability of various molecules, such as nucleic acids, polynucleotides, oligonucleotides, enzymatic nucleic acid molecules, antisense nucleic acid molecules, 2-5A antisense chimeras, triplex forming oligonucleotides, decoy RNAs, dsRNAs, siRNAs, aptamers, or antisense nucleic acids containing nucleic acid cleaving chemical groups, peptides, polypeptides, proteins, carbohydrates, steroids, metals and small molecules, thereby facilitating cellular uptake of such molecules. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036116 | Process for the preparation of a macrocycle - The present invention relates to a new process for the preparation of macrocyclic HCV protease inhibitor compounds of the formula | 2010-02-11 |
20100036117 | PYRIMIDINE COMPOUND AND PESTS CONTROLLING COMPOSITION CONTAINING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a pyrimidine compound of the formula (II′): | 2010-02-11 |
20100036118 | Fused Ring Heterocycle Kinase Modulators - The present invention provides novel fused ring heterocycle kinase modulators and methods of using the novel fused ring heterocycle kinase modulators to treat diseases mediated by kinase activity. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036119 | FLUORINATING REAGENTS AND THEIR PREPARATION - The present invention relates to α,α-difluoroamines, fluorinating reagents comprising α,α-difluoroamines and also processes for preparing α,α-difluoroamines and fluorinating reagents comprising α,α-difluoroamines. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036120 | NOVEL METHOD FOR SYNTHESIS OF 1,4-MORPHOLINE-2,5-DIONES - The invention concerns a novel method for synthesis of 1,4-morpholine-2,5-diones of formula (I), wherein: R, R | 2010-02-11 |
20100036121 | Process for preparing temozolomide - Described is a new process for producing temozolomide, comprising the reaction between 5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide and N-succinimidyl-N′-methyl carbamate and the subsequent reaction of the thus obtained carbamoyl 5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide with sodium nitrite. Temozolomide is then purified by chromatography on adsorbent polymeric resin and subsequent crystallization from water and acetone. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036122 | CLEAVAGE AGENT SELECTIVELY ACTING ON SOLUBLE ASSEMBLY OF AMYLOIDOGENIC PEPTIDE OR PROTEIN - The present invention relates to a cleavage agent and a cleavage method selectively acting on soluble assembly of amyloidogenic peptide or protein. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036123 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF 2,4-DICHLORO-7H-PYRROLO[2,3H]QUINAZOLINE - The invention relates to a method of preparing 2,4-dichloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-h]quinazoline (II): | 2010-02-11 |
20100036124 | PREPARATION OF AZOXYSTROBIN - The present invention relates, inter alia, to a process for preparing a compound of formula (I): using, as a catalyst 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036125 | SYNTHESIS OF CCR5 RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS - The present invention is directed to the synthesis of 4-[4-[(R)-[1-[cyclopropylsulfonyl)-4-piperidinyl](3-fluorophenyl)methyl]-3(S)-methyl- | 2010-02-11 |
20100036126 | STEREOSELECTIVE SYNTHESIS OF (S)-1-METHYL-3-PHENYLPIPERAZINE - This invention provides for a compound according to Formula (1), wherein R | 2010-02-11 |
20100036127 | Process - A process for preparing the S or R enantiomer of a compound of formula A, | 2010-02-11 |
20100036128 | PROCESS FOR MAKING MORPHINAN-6alpha-OLS - The present invention provides a process whereby morphinan-6-ones can be converted stereospecifically to the corresponding morphinan-6α-ols by catalytic hydrogenation under basic conditions. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036129 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF IMIDAZOPYRIDINES - A process for the preparation of imidazopyridines of formula (I), comprising reacting 6-methyl-2-(4-methylphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine with oxalyl chloride, followed by conversion of the chloride to oxoacetic acid, and further to compound of Formula (I). | 2010-02-11 |
20100036130 | PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING CYCLOALKYLCARBOXAMIDO-PYRIDINE BENZOIC ACIDS - The present invention relates to a process of providing the 3-(6-(1-(2,2-difluorobenzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamido)-3-methylpyridin-2-yl)benzoic acid in substantially free form (Compound 1). | 2010-02-11 |
20100036131 | N-HETEROCYCLIC CARBENE-AMIDO PALLADIUM(II) CATALYSTS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A new N-heterocyclic catalyst system which contains N-heterocyclic carbene and amido as ligands, which are strongly bound to a palladium metal. Another heteroatom functionality can be used as a third ligand L. The NHC-amidate ligand system is unique in structure, and shows excellent reactivities in a number of chemical reactions. The chemical reactions include carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom (oxygen and nitrogen) bond formations, and oxidation reactions of saturated carbon chemicals via C—H activation. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036132 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF OPIOD MODULATORS - The present invention is directed to novel processes for the preparation of opioid modulators (agonists and antagonists) and intermediates in their synthesis. The opioid modulators are useful for the treatment and prevention of as pain and gastrointestinal disorders. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036133 | NOVEL ZWITTERIONIC DYES FOR LABELING IN PROTEOMIC AND OTHER BIOLOGICAL ANALYSES - The invention relates to compositions and methods useful in the labeling and identification of proteins. The invention provides for highly soluble zwitterionic dye molecules where the dyes and associated side groups are non-titratable and maintain their net zwitterionic character over a broad pH range, for example, between pH 3 and 12. These dye molecules find utility in a variety of applications, including use in the field of proteomics. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036134 | Subphthalocyanine derivative having phosphorus derivative as axially substituted group, method for manufacturing the same and optical film using the same - A novel subphthalocyanine derivative having a phosphorus derivative-substituted group as an axially substituted group which has an excellent solubility, a method for producing the same and an optical film containing the same, are provided without impairing excellent properties peculiar to the original subphthalocyanines. The novel subphthalocyanine derivative is represented by the following chemical formula (1), and it is applicable for optical films. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036135 | Process for Making Hydroisoindoline Tachykinin Receptor Antagonists - The present invention is directed to a process for preparing certain hydroisoindoline compounds which are useful as neurokinin-1 (NK-1) receptor antagonists, and inhibitors of tachykinin and in particular substance P. The compounds are useful in the treatment of certain disorders, including emesis, urinary incontinence, depression, and anxiety. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036136 | Maleimide Containing Ester and Sulfide Functionalities - An oligomeric compound that is the Michael addition reaction product of a thiol with a compound having maleimide terminal groups and ester functionality internal in the compound can be formulated into curable compositions to improve adhesion to metal substrates. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036137 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF ALKYLENE CARBONATES - An aqueous process for preparing alkylene carbonates from alkenes and carbon dioxide is described herein. The process comprises the reaction of alkenes with a bromine source, a base and carbon dioxide. The aqueous process can be rendered catalytic by using an oxidant capable of in situ conversion of bromide into bromine. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036138 | CATALYST AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING CARBOXYLIC ACID AND/OR CARBOXYLIC ANHYDRIDE IN THE PRESENCE OF THE CATALYST - An object of the present invention is to provide a catalyst exhibiting excellent performance particularly in partial oxidation reaction. Another object is to provide a method for efficiently producing carboxylic acid or carboxylic anhydride through vapor-phase partial oxidation of an organic compound by use of an oxygen-containing gas in the presence of the catalyst. The catalyst contains (1) diamond; (2) at least one species selected from among Group 5 transition element oxides, collectively called oxide A; and (3) at least one species selected from among Group 4 transition element oxides, collectively called oxide B. The method for producing a carboxylic acid or a carboxylic anhydride includes subjecting an organic compound to vapor phase partial oxidation by use of an oxygen-containing gas in the presence of the catalyst, wherein the organic compound is an aromatic compound having one or more substituents in a molecule thereof, the substituents each including a carbon atom bonded to an aromatic ring. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036139 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF BENZOFURAN-2-CARBOXAMIDES - The invention relates to a process for the preparation of benzofuran-2-carboxamides of the formula (I), in which R | 2010-02-11 |
20100036140 | STEROLS MODIFIED BY POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, THE PREPARATION AND THE USE THEREOF - The invention provides sterols modified by polyethylene glycol represented by the following formula, the preparation and the use thereof, wherein each symbol is defined as in the description. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036141 | PROCESSES FOR THE PREPARATION OF PHOSPHATIDES - The present invention discloses processes for the preparation of phosphatides and salts thereof, the processes including the steps of using at least one raw material lecithin as a substrate and a water-insoluble surfactant-matrix material having a particulate size greater than about 0.01 mm; and enzymatically processing at least one raw material lecithin with the water-insoluble surfactant-matrix material, phospholipase-D, racemic or enantiomerically-pure amino acid, and/or amine and salts in a pH-buffered aqueous solution, wherein the step of processing is performed in a single-phase reaction environment, to produce phosphatides, or the salts thereof, having a structural fatty-acid chain derived from at least one raw material lecithin. Preferably, the step of processing is performed in the presence of a buffer having a pH in the range of about 4.5-8.0. Preferably, the step of processing is performed in the presence of a calcium salt. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036142 | Process for Preparing Conjugated Linoleic Acid and Derivatives Thereof from Ricinoleic Acid - A process for preparing conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) or derivatives thereof from ricinoleic acid, lower alkyl esters of ricinoleic acid, or salts thereof. The CLA is formed by reacting a carboxylic acid, or anhydride, anhydride equivalent, or ester thereof with the ricinoleic acid or derivative to form an intermediate having a carboxylic ester at the 12-hydroxy position of the ricinoleic acid or derivative, and reacting the intermediate with a base to form a cis-9, trans-11 conjugated linoleic acid. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036143 | BISPHOSPHITE LIGANDS FOR HYDROFORMYLATION CATALYZED BY TRANSITION METALS - The invention relates to a bisphosphite of the formula I | 2010-02-11 |
20100036144 | METHODS FOR ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION - Improved methods for performing atomic layer deposition (ALD) are described. These improved methods provide more complete saturation of the surface reactive sites and provides more complete monolayer surface coverage at each half-cycle of the ALD process. In one embodiment, operating parameters are fixed for a given solvent based precursor. In another embodiment, one operating parameter, e.g. chamber pressure is altered during the precursor deposition to assure full surface saturation. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036145 | MORE ADVANCED PREPARATION METHOD OF ORGANIC-TRANSITION METAL HYDRIDE COMPLEXES CONTAINING ARYL GROUP OR ALKYL GROUP AS HYDROGEN STORAGE MATERIALS - The present invention relates to a more advanced preparation method of organic-transition metal hydride as a hydrogen storage material, precisely a more advanced preparation method of organic-transition metal hydride containing aryl or alkyl group that facilitates safe and reverse storage of massive amount of hydrogen. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036146 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING GLYCIDYLOXYALKYLTRIALKOXYSILANES - The present invention relates to a process for preparing glycidyloxy-alkylalkoxysilanes of the general formula (I) (R″)O—C | 2010-02-11 |
20100036147 | INTEGRATED COLLECTION, ANALYSIS, AND RECYCLING METHOD - A recycling method that can be used by an OEM products company or other entity to obtain recovered raw materials for use in its manufacturing operations in a manner that helps ensure the quality and traceability of the recovered raw materials. The process involves first collecting the material from one or more sources, then determining suitability of the material for processing using a series of qualifying tests separated into a two-phase review, wherein each of the qualifying tests is carried out using a composition profile for the material. The first phase of the review utilizes a source composition profile that describes salient features of the material so that it can be reviewed for suitability for processing and end uses as well as for regulatory compliance. The second phase involves similar reviews based on an analytical composition profile that is determined by physical analysis of the material. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036148 | Acyloxyalkyl Carbamate Prodrugs of Tranexamic Acid, Methods of Synthesis and Use - Acyloxyalkyl carbamate prodrugs of trans-4-(aminomethyl)-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, methods of making prodrugs of trans-4-(aminomethyl)-cyclohexane-carboxylic acid, and methods of using prodrugs of trans-4-(aminomethyl)-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid and pharmaceutical compositions thereof to treat or prevent various diseases or disorders are disclosed. Acyloxyalkyl carbamate prodrugs of trans-4-(aminomethyl)-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid and pharmaceutical compositions thereof suitable for oral and topical administration and for administration using sustained release dosage forms are also disclosed. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036149 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN OPTICALLY ACTIVE TETRAHYDROQUINOLINE - The present invention provides an industrially advantageous production method of optically active tetrahydroquinolines of formula (1), | 2010-02-11 |
20100036150 | MANDELIC ACID DERIVATIVES AND PREPARATION THEREOF - The invention relates to compounds, compositions, methods of using and processes for producing optically active α-hydroxy derivatives using a combination of a chemical and biochemical methods. The process comprises reacting an ester compound with a racemic compound in the presence of an enzyme to obtain compounds (compositions and methods). The compounds produced may be useful for starting materials for physiologically active materials, functional materials and the like. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036151 | PREPARATION OF TETRAKIS[3(3,5-DI-TERT-BUTYL-4-HYDROXYPHENYL)PROPIONYL OXYMETHYL]METHANE - A transesterification process for the preparation of tetrakis[3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy phenyl)propionyl oxymethyl]methane by the reaction of methyl-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy phenyl)propionate ester with pentaerythritol wherein the reaction takes place in the presence of an ester exchange catalyst combination consisting of (a) at least one basic or neutral catalyst and (b) at least one metal compound capable of behaving as a Lewis acid being different from the basic or neutral catalyst and wherein the reaction is conducted through a first stage in which only the at least one basic or neutral catalyst is present in the reaction mixture followed by a second stage which commences with the addition of Lewis acid catalyst to the reaction mixture when the amount of di-substituted intermediate product contained within the reaction mixture has been reduced to less than 20 area % analysed by HPLC. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036152 | Continuous Method for Producing Acyl Peroxides - The invention relates to a continuous method for producing acyl peroxides. According to said method, an acyl chloride, carboxylic acid anhydride or chloroformate is reacted with an organic hydroperoxide or hydrogen peroxide in at least two mixed reaction zones that are connected in series, the acyl compound, the peroxy compound and an aqueous solution of a base being supplied to the first reaction zone. The first reaction zone comprises a cycle for the two-phase reaction mixture via a heat exchanger in which the reaction mixture is cooled. The method allows the reaction to be carried out reliably and with high space-time yields. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036153 | Method for Producing Substituted Diamantanes - The invention at hand provides at least dinitroxylated diamantanes. In addition, it provides methods for producing substituted diamantanes with high yields and selectivity. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036154 | PROCESS FOR THE CONTINUOUS PREPARATION OF (CYCLO)ALIPHATIC DIISOCYANATES - The invention relates to a multi-stage process for the continuous, phosgene-free preparation of (cyclo)aliphatic diisocyanates that comprises the conversion of (cyclo)aliphatic diamines into the corresponding (cyclo)alkylene biscarbamates and the thermal cleaving of the latter into the (cyclo)alkylene diisocyanates and alcohol. The urea used in accordance with the invention and also the urea employed for the preparation of urea equivalents (e.g. alkyl carbonates, alkyl carbamates) as a possible precursor for the synthesis of the (cyclo)aliphatic biscarbamates is unconditioned. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036155 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE PURIFICATION OF HIGH-PURITY 2,6-NAPHTHALENE DICARBOXYLIC ACID - Disclosed is a method for purifying 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid (NDA) that is present in a solid state in a solution. According to the method, sintered metal membrane filtration units are used to efficiently separate and purify 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid separated after hydrogenation and crystallization in a continuous process. An apparatus for implementing the method is further provided. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036156 | MONOLAYER-COATED SURFACES AS CATALYTIC PLATFORMS FOR ORGANIC REACTIONS - This invention provides a method for increasing the activity of catalysts. The method requires the introduction of the catalyst into nano-structured surfaces. The catalysts are introduced as functional groups in molecules forming a monolayer on a surface. A mixed monolayer of catalyst and inert molecules generates ordered domains of molecules on the surface. The catalyst is confined in regions of 0.5 nm to 3 nm in size and is surrounded by an inert material. The presence of such ordered domains that commensurate in size with the reactants, enhance the performance of the catalyst and increase the rate of the reaction. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036157 | METHOD FOR PREPARING UNSATURATED ALDEHYDE AND/OR UNSATURATED FATTY ACID USING FIXED-BED CATALYTIC PARTIAL OXIDATION REACTOR - The present invention provides a method for preparing unsaturated aldehydes and/or unsaturated fatty acids from olefins using a fixed-bed catalytic partial oxidation reactor, in particular, a start-up method upon packing with catalysts and initiating the reaction, and a process for producing unsaturated aldehydes and/or unsaturated fatty acids with high yield. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036158 | NOVEL PROCESS FOR PREPARING 3-AMINO-5-FLUORO-4-DIALKOXYPENTANOIC ACID ESTER - The present invention relates to a novel process for the production of 3-amino-5-fluoro-4-dialkoxypentanoic acid ester used in the precursor of 3-amino-5-fluoro-4-oxopentanoic acid, represented by the following formula (1): wherein R1 and R2 are as defined in the Description. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036159 | Peptide boronic acid inhibitors - A pharmaceutically acceptable base addition salt of an organoboronic acid of formula (XXX): | 2010-02-11 |
20100036160 | LITHIUM SALT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THEREOF - A main object of the present invention is to provide a lithium salt which can improve its lithium transference number when used as a supporting salt of an electrolyte solution or the like. To attain the object, the present invention provides a lithium salt comprising a chemical structure represented by the following general formula (1): | 2010-02-11 |
20100036161 | Process for the synthesis of agomelatine - Process for the industrial synthesis of the compound of formula (I) | 2010-02-11 |
20100036162 | Process for the synthesis of agomelatine - Process for the industrial synthesis of the compound of formula (I) | 2010-02-11 |
20100036163 | Process for the synthesis of agomelatine - Process for the industrial synthesis of the compound of formula (I) | 2010-02-11 |
20100036164 | PREPARATION OF ARMODAFINIL FORM I - Preparation of armodafinil crystalline Form I. Also provided is armodafinil having about 30% or more by weight of particles with sizes greater than about 250 μm, and about 70% or less by weight of particles having sizes less than about 250 μm, wherein of the particles having sizes less than about 250 μm, about 50% of them have diameters less than about 50 μm. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036165 | Process for obtaining the crystalline form V of agomelatine - Process for obtaining the crystalline form V of the compound of formula (I): | 2010-02-11 |
20100036166 | Use of chlorine guanabenz derivatives for treating polyglutamine expansion associated diseases - The invention relates to chlorine Guanabenz derivatives for treating Huntington's disease and other polyglutamine expansion associated diseases. More specifically, it relates to the use of the molecule of formula (I) wherein R═H or Cl and the phenyl group is at least substituted twice, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for the manufacture of a medicament for treating polyglutamine expansion associated diseases. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036167 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF 2,2'-BIS(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-4,4'-DIAMINOBIPHENYL - A method produces 2,2′-bis(trifluoromethyl)-4,4′-diaminobiphenyl, wherein 2,2′-bis(trifluoromethyl)biphenyl is produced from o-chlorobenzotrifluoride, further, 2,2′-bis(trifluoromethyl)biphenyl is dinitrated in 1,2-dichloropropane solution, and 2,2′-bis(trifluoromethyl)-4,4′-dinitrobiphenyl is isolated and reduced. The method for producing of 2,2′-bis(trifluoromethyl)-4,4′-diaminobiphenyl is an industrially excellent method for producing with high safety and high production efficiency. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036168 | CONTINUOUS PROCESS FOR THE HYDROGENATION OF 3-CYANO-3,5,5-TRIMETHYL-CYCLOHEXYLIMINE - The present invention relates to a continuous process for preparing 3-aminomethyl-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexylamine by reacting a feed stream comprising 3-cyano-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexylimine with hydrogen and ammonia over hydrogenation catalysts, wherein the basicity of the reaction mixture is increased during the reaction by bringing the reaction mixture into contact with a basic compound which is not ammonia and/or a basic catalyst after part of the 3-cyano-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexylimine has been reacted. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036169 | Preparation of Primary Diamines - Primary diamines are prepared by hydrogenation of a dinitrile compound in the presence of a catalyst, in particular hexamethylenediamine is prepared by hydrogenation of adiponitrile; the product diamines are recovered by distillation in several distillation columns mounted in series and the heavy impurities are separated from the second distillation. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036170 | Alkylene oxide purification processes and systems - Processes and systems for purifying ethylene oxide, including introducing a feed stream including ethylene oxide to a heat exchanger to heat the feed stream, feeding the heated feed stream to a distillation apparatus base below a first stage, removing from the distillation apparatus an impurity fraction as a top exit stream from the distillation apparatus located at a top take-off on the distillation apparatus, removing from the distillation apparatus an ethylene oxide stream of 99.7 weight percent purity, based on the total weight of the ethylene oxide stream, from the distillation apparatus, and removing from the distillation apparatus an aldehyde enriched fraction as a bottom stream from the distillation apparatus, where the aldehyde enriched fraction is fed directly to a glycol reactor. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036171 | LIGAND, CATALYST AND PROCESS FOR HYDROFORMYLATION - According to the present invention, there is provided an organophosphine ligand comprising a phosphabicyclohydrocarbyl group in which the phosphorus atom is further substituted with a hydrocarbyl or heterohydrocarbyl moiety containing at least one branch at the β-carbon position. The present invention also provides a catalytic composition for the hydroformylation of an ethylenically unsaturated compound, said catalytic composition comprising i) a source of Group VIII metal cations; and ii) the above ligand. Furthermore, the present invention also provides a process for the hydroformylation of an ethylenically unsaturated compound, said process comprising contacting the ethylenically unsaturated compound with carbon monoxide and hydrogen in the presence the above catalytic composition. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036172 | METHOD FOR OXIDIZING HYDROCARBONS IN LIQUID PHASE - A method of oxidizing hydrocarbons in liquid phase is provided. According to this method, a liquid-phase oxidation reaction of hydrocarbons is carried out by using an organic compound capable of chelating metals as auxiliary agent, represented by formula (II), in the presence of an oxygen-containing gas and a transition metal catalyst. Accordingly, the conversion degree of the hydrocarbon is increased, and the overall yields of products are improved while the selectivity of catalytic oxidation reaction is still high. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036173 | PRODUCTION OF BUTENES AND DERIVATIVES THEREFROM FROM AQUEOUS ETHANOL - The present invention relates to the production of butenes and derivatives thereof from aqueous ethanol, optionally obtained from a fermentation broth. The butenes thus produced find use as intermediates for the production of polyethylenes and for the production of other known, useful materials. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036174 | BUTANOL PRODUCTION IN A EUKARYOTIC CELL - The present invention relates to a transformed eukaryotic cell comprising one or more nucleotide sequence(s) encoding acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase, 3-hydroxybutyryl-CoA dehydrogenase, 3-hydroxybutyryl-CoA dehydratase, butyryl-CoA dehydrogenase, alcohol dehydrogenase or acetaldehyde dehydrogenase and/or NAD(P)H-dependent butanol dehydrogenase, whereby the nucleotide sequence(s) upon transformation of the cell confer(s) the cell the ability to produce butanol. The invention also relates to a process for the production of butanol. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036175 | Process For Preparing 1,2-Propanediol By Hydrogenolysis Of Glycerol - The invention provides a process for preparing 1,2-propanediol, by reacting glycerol which has a purity of at least 95% by weight with hydrogen at a hydrogen pressure of from 20 to 100 bar and a temperature of from 180 to 240 DEG C. in the presence of a catalyst which comprises from 10 to 50% by weight of copper oxide and from 50 to 90% by weight of zinc oxide in an autoclave. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036176 | Two-Stage, Gas Phase Process for the Manufacture of Alkylene Glycol - A two-stage, gas phase process for manufacturing alkylene glycol (e.g., ethylene glycol) from an alkene (e.g., ethylene), oxygen and water, the process comprising the steps of:
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20100036177 | PROCESSING OF NATURAL OIL-BASED PRODUCTS HAVING INCREASED VISCOSITY - Methods for the removal of volatilizable components from a natural oil-based product having a high viscosity are provided. The natural oil-based product can be a high viscosity oligomeric polyol prepared from epoxidized vegetable oils. The method involves heating a natural oil-based product to relatively low temperatures (about 225° C. or below) and then exposing the natural oil-based product to an environment comprising a reduced pressure and a sparging vapor. In particular, deodorization methods are provided. In deodorization processes, odor components such as hexanal, nonanal, and decanal are substantially removed from the natural oil-based product. The lower temperature process provides effective removal of the volatilizable components, while maintaining desirable product properties, such as the clarity of the product, and chemical and physical properties similar to that of the starting material. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036178 | PROCESS FOR MAKING CHLOROTRIFLUOROETHYLENE FROM 1,1,2-TRICHLOROTRIFLUOROETHANE - A process for the making chlorotrifluoroethylene. The process has the step of reacting 1,1,2-trichlorotrifluoroethane with a reducing metal in the presence of a polar aprotic solvent under conditions sufficient to form chlorotrifluoroethylene. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036179 | PROCESS TO MANUFACTURE 2-CHLORO-1,1,1,2-TETRAFLUOROPROPANE (HCFC-244bb) - The invention provides an improved process to manufacture 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane (HCFC-244 | 2010-02-11 |
20100036180 | METHOD OF OBTAINING 1,2-DICHLOROETHANE BY DIRECT CHLORINATION WITH A STEP OF SEPARATION FROM THE CATALYST BY DIRECT EVAPORATION, AND FACILITY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION THEREOF - The present invention relates to a method of producing liquid 1,2-dichloroethane (DCE), obtained by low-temperature direct chlorination of ethylene, in the presence of a Lewis acid-type catalyst, that makes it possible to obtain, after separation of the catalyst, DCE of sufficient purity to give, via cracking, vinyl chloride monomer (VCM); characterized in that it comprises a step of dechlorination ( | 2010-02-11 |
20100036181 | CONVERSION OF BIOMASS FEEDSTOCKS INTO HYDROCARBON LIQUID TRANSPORTATION FUELS - Methods for converting a carbon-containing feedstock into a fluid transportation fuel are described. The methods may include converting the carbon-containing feedstock into a producer gas comprising H | 2010-02-11 |
20100036182 | PROCESS OF DIRECT CONVERSION OF A CHARGE COMPRISING OLEFINS WITH FOUR AND/OR FIVE CARBON ATOMS, FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PROPYLENE WITH CO-PRODUCTION OF GASOLINE - The invention relates to a process for production of propylene from a C4/C5 olefin cut (for example from steam cracking and/or catalytic cracking), this process comprising an optional selective hydrogenation, a selective oligomerization of the isobutenes and an oligocracking of the n-butenes. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036183 | Process for hydrogenation of carboxylic acids and derivatives to hydrocarbons - A process for hydrogenating a carboxylic acid or derivative thereof comprising feeding a carboxylic acid or derivative thereof and hydrogen to a reactor, maintaining conditions therein such that hydrogen reacts with the carboxylic acid and/or derivative thereof to a product stream comprising one or more hydrocarbons and one or more oxides of carbon, feeding the product stream to a flash separator, wherein a vapour fraction comprising the one or more oxides of carbon is separated form a liquid fraction comprising the one or more hydrocarbons, wherein the concentration of carbon oxides in the flash separator is at or below a predetermined value. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036184 | Catalyst Composition and Its Use Thereof in Aromatics Alkylation - This disclosure relates to a catalyst composition comprising (a) a crystalline MCM-49 molecular sieve; and (b) a binder comprising at least 1 wt. % of a titanium compound. In one aspect of this disclosure, the titanium compound comprises at least one of titanium oxide, titanium hydroxide, titanium sulfate, titanium phosphate, or any combination thereof. In another aspect of this disclosure, the catalyst composition further comprises a crystalline MCM-22 family molecular sieve comprising at least one of MCM-22, MCM-36, MCM-49, MCM-56, ITQ-1, ITQ-2, ITQ-30, PSH-3, ERB-1, SSZ-25, or any combination thereof. In other embodiments, this disclosure relates to a process for preparing the catalyst composition of this disclosure, the process comprises (a) providing the crystalline MCM-49 molecular sieve and the binder comprising at least 1 wt. % of a titanium compound to form a mixture; and (b) forming the mixture into the catalyst composition. In a preferred embodiment, the forming step comprises extruding. In yet other embodiments, this disclosure discloses a process for alkylating an aromatic hydrocarbon with an alkylating agent to produce an alkylated aromatic product by contacting the aromatic hydrocarbon and the alkylating agent with the catalyst composition. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036185 | PRODUCTION METHOD OF ETHYLENE LOW POLYMER - The object of the present invention is to provide a method of recovering decene under the condition that a decomposition product of a chromium series catalyst and the like is difficult to form from a high boiler from which an ethylene low polymer has been separated, in a production method of an ethylene low polymer using a chromium series catalyst. The present invention relates to that an ethylene low polymer and a high boiler containing a chromium series catalyst, decene, tetradecene and a by-produced polymer are separated by evaporation operation from a reaction liquid containing an ethylene low polymer obtained by low polymerization reaction using a chromium series catalyst, and the high boiler is concentrated such that the tetradecene concentration is 5% by weight or more by an evaporative separator | 2010-02-11 |
20100036186 | PROCESS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF HYDROCARBON CONSTITUENTS OF GASOLINE - Process for the synthesis of hydrocarbon constituents of gasoline comprising catalytic conversion in a gasoline synthesis step of an oxygenate-containing feed comprising methanol and/or dimethyl ether and a mixture of at least on a total oxygenate basis 0.05 wt % C | 2010-02-11 |
20100036187 | METHOD AND PLANT FOR TREATING CRUDE GAS, IN PARTICULAR BIOGAS, CONTAINING METHANE AND CARBON DIOXIDE IN ORDER TO PRODUCE METHANE - A method for treating crude gas, in particular biogas, containing methane and carbon dioxide, in order to produce methane, and a plant suitable for carrying out the method. The method is characterized by improved profitability, produces high-purity methane of over | 2010-02-11 |
20100036188 | MOLECULARLY IMPRINTED POLYMER, PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF AND PROCESS FOR THE SELECTIVE TREATMENT OF POORLY DEGRADABLE AND/OR TOXIC COMPOUNDS IN LIQUIDS - A molecularly imprinted polymer and production process therefor and a process for selective treatment of poorly degradable and/or toxic compounds in liquids using the molecularly imprinted polymers. Such polymers and processes are required for selective removal and/or degradation of biological, poorly degradable pollutants or toxic compounds, for example from wastewaters. Consequently, a molecularly imprinted polymer suitable for the selective treatment of at least one poorly degradable and/or toxic compound is provided having a polymeric network which is made up of monomers and has cavities of predetermined size, wherein the cavities are arranged at predetermined spacings and have specific binding sites and/or patterns for the poorly degradable and/or toxic compounds. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036189 | PROCESS FOR THE CAPTURE AND DEHALOGENATION OF HALOGENATED HYDROCARBONS - The present invention relates to a process for dehalogenation of a halogenated hydrocarbon comprising: desorbing a halogenated hydrocarbon from a solid phase using a solvent; and dehalogenating the halogenated hydrocarbon in a solvent which comprises the solvent used in the desorption step. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036190 | INTERNAL RADIATION SHIELD FOR BRACHYTHERAPY TREATMENT - A brachytherapy shielding system configured to be used with a brachytherapy application includes a balloon catheter and a body made from a magnetic material positioned within an inflatable portion, such as a balloon portion, of the balloon catheter. The brachytherapy shielding system is arranged to shield skin tissue exposed to a radiation source during intracavitary radiation therapy. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036191 | BRAIN STIMULATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for brain stimulation, e.g., to induce various effects. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036192 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ASSESSMENT OF CLINICAL INFERTILITY - Methods and computer-based systems for facilitating assessment of clinical infertility are provided. The methods and systems can be implemented to, for example, facilitate assessment of a subject for an in vitro fertilization treatment cycle, including determining probability of a live birth event. The methods and systems can be implemented to, for example, facilitate a determination of success implantation of embryos, selection of an optimal number of embryos to transfer, and determination of success in subsequent in vitro fertilization treatment cycles following an unsuccessful treatment cycle. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036193 | Method of Embryo Transfer that Eliminates Transferred Air While Hormonally Inducing Implantation and Apparatus - A method of embryo transfer (“ET”) that improves fertility rates by eliminating transferred air during the procedure is provided. Also provided is a method for hormonally enhancing the uterine wall of a patient either prior to or during the time of ET. Quantitative administration of transfer solutions is accomplished with a modified apparatus that provides for implantation of an embryo into the uterus of a patient. The apparatus comprises an outer sheath and an inner lumen arranged to be slidably disposed within the outer sheath. The inner lumen includes at least one visual marker situated on the exterior surface adjacent its distal end thereof. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036194 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DEPLOYMENT OF A SUB-PERICARDIAL SACK - Various methods and devices for deploying a sub-pericardial sack about at least a portion of a heart to alleviate congestive heart failure. A medical device housing the sub-pericardial sack is inserted into the pericardial sack. An inverted umbrella framework is deployed through the medical device and into the pericardial sack to position the sub-pericardial sack adjacent the heart. The umbrella framework is then retracted through the medical device once the cardiac assist device is placed adjacent the heart. A steerable catheter can instead be deployed through the pericardial sack to deploy and position a cardiac assist device, such as a mesh, around the heart. The steerable catheter is covered by a sheath housing the cardiac assist device. Once the sheath is pulled back, the cardiac assist device is deployed and secured adjacent the heart. Filaments or tensions wires are used to tighten the mesh around the heart. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036195 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CARDIAC SURGERY - Methods for performing minimally invasive heart surgery include accessing a heart of a patient through a first incision on the left thorax of the patient, contacting the heart through the incision with a heart stabilizing device and/or a heart positioning device, introducing at least one coupling device through a second incision on the patient located apart from the first incision, coupling the coupling device with the heart stabilizing device or the heart positioning device, and performing a surgical procedure on the heart. Systems may include a retractor device, a heart stabilizing device, and a coupling device, for enhancing cardiac surgery. Any suitable heart surgery may be performed using methods, devices or systems of the present invention. In one embodiment, a CABG procedure is performed. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036197 | Methods and apparatus for transesophageal microaccess surgery - The current invention describes methods of transesophageal access to the neck and thorax to perform surgical interventions on structures outside the esophagus in both the cervical and the thoracic cavity. It describes a liner device made of a complete or partial tubular structure, or a flat plate, the liner having means to facilitate creation of a side opening, which may include a valve. The liner with its side opening form a port structure inside the esophageal lumen. The port structure allows elongated surgical devices to pass through a perforation across the full thickness of the esophageal wall to outside location, in a controlled way. The elongated surgical devices can be diagnostic scopes, therapeutic scopes, manual elongated surgical devices, robotic arms or the like. After being deployed outside the esophagus, the surgical devices can access structures outside the esophagus, in the neck and thorax in 360 degrees of freedom around the esophageal circumference. These structures can be bony, cartilaginous, spinal, vascular, soft tissue, deep tissues, lymph nodal, cardiac, pulmonary, tracheal, nervous, muscular or diaphragmatic, skin and subcutaneous tissues of the neck, skin and subcutaneous tissues of the anterior chest wall, skin and subcutaneous tissues of the skin of the back, and skin and layers of the breast. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036198 | DEVICE FOR THE MANIPULATION OF BODY TISSUE - A device for manipulating body tissue comprises a base structure and at least one tubular member having a proximal end and an orientable distal end that defines a seat for supporting a surgical instrument, in which the tubular member is connected to the base structure. An actuation mechanism is suitable for orientating the distal end of the tubular member to take it into certain operative configurations. The actuation mechanism is also connected to the base structure. Means are also foreseen for the connection of the base structure to a distal end portion of an insertion tube of an endoscope or laparoscope, so that the actuation mechanism and the tubular member are arranged outside the insertion tube. The tubular member interacts with the actuation mechanism so that a movement of an actuation portion of the tubular member with respect to the base structure leads to the orientation of the orientable end. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036199 | MEDICAL APPARATUS - A medical apparatus according to the present invention includes: an image pickup section including an observation window, the image pickup section being led into a body; a holding section that holds the image pickup section inside the body; a covering section that is connected to the holding section and covers the observation window to set the image pickup section in a non-photographable state; and a field-of-view control section that variably controls the covering of the observation window by the covering section and sets the image pickup section in a photographable state to allow the image pickup section to photograph a subject inside the body. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036200 | BODY INSERTION INSTRUMENT - A body insertion instrument has an inserting portion inserted into a body near a target organ as a target of surgery. The body insertion instrument further includes a space securing unit, disposed to the inserting portion, configured to secure a space, in which the target organ is operated on, one of between the target organ and an organ different from the target organ and between the target organ and one of an abdominal wall and a chest wall, and a drive unit configured to drive the space securing unit for acting force the one of between the target organ and the organ different from the target organ and between the target organ and the one of the abdominal wall and the chest wall. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036201 | FLEXIBLE TUBE FOR ENDOSCOPE AND ITS MANUFACTURING PROCESS - The present invention provides an endoscopic flexible tube, including a spiral tube, a mesh tube covering the spiral tube, and a sheath coating the outer surface of the mesh tube, the sheath being composed of a sheathing resin material containing closed cells. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036202 | FOUR-DIRECTIONAL TIP DEFLECTION DEVICE FOR ENDOSCOPE - The present invention discloses a four-directional tip deflection device for endoscope including a tip deflecting mechanism, an elastic element, a support portion, a four-directionally flexible body, and first, second, third and fourth wires. The tip deflecting mechanism includes an endoscope lens, and first, second, third and fourth connecting portions facing the endoscope lens. The elastic element is sheathed to the tip deflecting mechanism. The support portion is sheathed to the elastic element. The four-directionally flexible body disposed in a first accommodating space has an end connected to the tip deflecting mechanism and another end connected to the support portion. The first, second, third and fourth wires are connected to the first, second, third and fourth connecting portions respectively. If the first, second, third or fourth wire is pulled, the four-directionally flexible body will be bent into an angle corresponding with a first, second, third or fourth wire direction respectively. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036203 | ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM - It is possible to acquire a fluorescence distribution image for each fluorescent agent from a fluorescence image acquired in a mixed state, thus improving the diagnostic performance of cancer cells. There is provided an endoscope system ( | 2010-02-11 |
20100036204 | Laryngoscope Spatula - The invention relates to a laryngoscope spatula with a spatula blade. The spatula blade, in cross section, has two side walls, which are spaced apart from each other along at least part of the length of the spatula blade, and two limbs. A first limb extends from the first side wall to beyond the second side wall, and a second limb extends from the second side wall to beyond the first side wall. The side walls and the limbs thus form a cavity. The spatula blade is composed of an upper shell and a lower shell which, in cross section, each have a first portion and two mutually oppositely directed second and third portions. The second portions of the upper shell and lower shell, lying flat on each other, form the first limb, and the third portions, lying flat on each other, form the second limb, while the first portions form the side walls. The invention further relates to a method for producing a spatula blade of such a laryngoscope spatula. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036205 | SPREADER FOR HIGH TIBIAL OSTEOTOMY - To facilitate insertion of an implant while retaining a cut in an opened state. There is provided a spreader | 2010-02-11 |
20100036206 | Apparatus and method for self-administered maintenance of an ostomy - An apparatus is configured to straddle a patient's legs or torso when in a reclined position, and includes a mirror located in a position elevated above a treatment site of a stoma for angularly directing an image as reflected from an overhead vantage of the site to the patient for viewing while in a reclined position. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036207 | Relative response system including reprogramming capability for autonomous or interrelated stimulus and sensor systems for measuring biological response data relative to either an absolute reference and/or relative to other biological response - A wireless system of independent CPU pods for initiating, collecting, and optionally processing, absolute and/or relative response data of biological systems to stimulus and then using wireless means to transmit the data to a plurality of external communications (e.g. human interface device) via a bridge pod. The system is set up to perform a plurality of sequences of stimulus and then response measurement according to programming through the wireless network which can be changed on each CPU pod via re-programming at any time to create new configurations and metrics. The sequences may execute on each CPU pod(s) and CPU bridge pod (s) autonomously or the programing can create a plurality of different interrelated sequences depending on system objectives. A plurality of sensors and stimulate devices are connected or integrated to the CPU pods according to the purposes of the programmed stimulate response sequences. This system is beneficial for getting stimulus-response data for any biological activity in a relative of independant response manner making it quite general. Thus, interrelated reactions of any number of biological systems relative to each other can be measured, processed and communicated to any desired device for further processing or display. Thus, either individual performance or entire teams relative performance can be tracked to improve performance in a plurality of ways in a plurality of sports, military, etc. exercises. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036208 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IN-VIVO PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING - A method is provided that includes providing a monitoring apparatus including one or more modules within a target cavity or lumen of a body. The one or more modules are provided within the target cavity or lumen in a first state in which the monitoring apparatus is configured to remain within the target cavity or lumen. The method further includes monitoring physiological conditions of the body using one or more sensors within the one or more modules, and providing the one or more modules in a second state in which the monitoring apparatus is configured to exit the target cavity or lumen. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036209 | Circulatory monitoring systems and methods - Systems and methods are described for obtaining and acting upon information indicative of circulatory health and related phenomena in human beings or other subjects. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036210 | ELASTIC CLOTH DEVICE WITH A FUNCTION OF PHYSIOLOGICAL DETECTION - An elastic cloth device with a function of physiological detection includes two elastic bodies, two fastening elements, and a connecting strap. The two elastic bodies are aligned with an interval in-between and each includes an elastic cloth strap woven with at least one strain sensing unit; wherein the strain sensing unit has a surface emerging from the elastic cloth strap. Each fastening element is combined with one end of the corresponding elastic body and electrically coupled with the corresponding strain sensing unit. The connecting strap is connected with the ends of the elastic bodies so that the elastic bodies are spacedly connected in series. Accordingly, when a physiological strain reaction has an effect on the elastic cloth straps, the straps drive the strain sensing units to produce a physiological strain signal which is electrically transmitted to the fastening elements, thereby the function of physiological detection is achieved. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036211 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS OF A BODY - Systems and methods for measuring physiological parameters of a body are described. In some embodiments, the system employs a physiological monitoring device capable of measuring, amplifying, digitizing and transmitting events ranging in frequency from 0 (DC) to 10 kHz. | 2010-02-11 |
20100036212 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING A PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITION WITHIN A MAMMAL - A system, method and apparatus for determining a physiological condition within a mammal based on pH and/or temperature measurements. In one aspect, the invention is directed to an apparatus for measuring a physiological condition within a mammal comprising: a probe for insertion into a body lumen of the mammal, the probe housing a first circuit board operably coupling a pH sensor for measuring pH within the body lumen and generating a pH signal indicative of the measured pH, a memory device storing parametric data unique to the pH sensor, and a first interface connector located at a proximal potion of the probe; a handle for manipulating the probe, the handle housing a second circuit board operably coupling a microprocessor for processing the pH signal and generating an output signal based on the processing of the pH signal, an indicia device for communicating the output signal generated by the microprocessor, and a second interface connector; the probe connected to the handle in a manner that allows the probe and handle to be repetitively engaged and disengaged from each other; and wherein when the probe is connected to the handle, the first and second interface connectors are in operable connection so that the microprocessor can retrieve the parametric data from the memory device of the probe and receive the pH signal. | 2010-02-11 |