10th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 40 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110060101 | CARDANOL-BASED ASSOCIATIVE POLYURETHANES, CORRESPONDING ASSOCIATIVE THICKENERS AND USES THEREOF - New associative polyurethanes which are manufactured with cardanol which is potentially oxyethylated. Use of these polyurethanes as thickening agents for aqueous formulations. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060102 | UREA-TERMINATED POLYURETHANE DISPERSANTS - The present invention relates to urea terminated polyurethane dispersants based on selected diols, aqueous dispersions of such polyurethanes, the manufacture of the urea terminated polyurethane dispersions, and inks containing pigments and/or disperse dyes dispersed with these urea terminated polyurethane dispersants. The urea termination can have nonionic hydrophilic substituents. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060103 | BUTENE/A-OLEFIN BLOCK INTERPOLYMERS - Embodiments of the invention provide a class of mesophase separated butene/α-olefin block interpolymers with controlled block sequences. The butene/α-olefin interpolymers are characterized by an average block index, ABI, which is greater than zero and up to about 1.0 and a molecular weight distribution, M | 2011-03-10 |
20110060104 | PROCESS FOR BROMINATING BUTADIENE/VINYL AROMATIC COPOLYMERS - A polybutadiene brominating method uses a quaternary ammonium tribromide as the brominating agent. The brominating is performed in solution, and dual extractions recover the spent brominating agent and recombine it with fresh bromine to regenerate an active tribromide. Solvent and aqueous extraction streams can be purified and recycled as needed. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060105 | MODIFIED PHENOL RESINS - Modified phenolic resins and processes for producing these are described, as also are phenolic-resin formulations which comprise the modified phenolic resins, and processes for producing these. Specific uses of appropriate phenolic resins and, respectively, phenolic-resin formulations, and the use of block copolymers for producing phenolic resins, are also described. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060106 | POLYCARBONATE COMPOSITIONS - Polycarbonate compositions are disclosed. The compositions comprise a polycarbonate polymer (A) having repeating units derived from 2-phenyl-3,3-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalimidine (PPPBP); a polycarbonate polymer (B) which is different from polymer (A); and an impact modifier (C) which is different from polymer (A) and polymer (B). The resulting composition has an improved combination of properties, particularly heat resistance, low temperature impact performance, and viscosity. Also disclosed are articles formed from such compositions. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060107 | PREPARATION OF FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS - The process of the present invention is directed toward conducting highly selective, high yield post polymerization reactions on polymers to prepare functionalized polymers. An embodiment of the present invention comprises conducting click chemistry reactions on polymers. Preferably, the polymers were prepared by controlled polymerization processes. Therefore, embodiments of the present invention comprise processes for the preparation of polymers comprising conducting a click chemistry reaction on a functional group attached to a polymer, wherein the polymer has a molecular weight distribution of less than 2.0. The functional polymers may be prepared by converting an attached functional unit on the polymer thereby providing site specific functional materials, site specific functional materials comprising additional functionality, or chain extended functional materials. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060108 | POLYESTER RESIN, PRODUCTION PROCESS THEREFOR, AND BIAXIALLY ORIENTED POLYESTER FILM COMPRISING THE POLYESTER RESIN - A polyester resin having excellent dimensional stability against environmental changes and excellent dimensional stability in the processing step while having excellent moldability and a biaxially oriented polyester film comprising the same. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060109 | RT CURABLE FLUOROPOLYETHER BASE RUBBER COMPOSITION AND CURED PRODUCT - A fluoropolyether base rubber composition comprising (a) a linear fluoropolyether compound containing at least two ester groups in a molecule and a divalent perfluoroalkyl ether structure in its backbone, and having a Mn of 3,000-100,000, and (b) a siloxane polymer containing at least three amino groups in a molecule cures at room temperature into a product having heat resistance, low-temperature performance, chemical resistance, solvent resistance and oil resistance. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060110 | RESIN PARTICLE AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - There is provided a method for producing a resin particle capable of unprecedentedly realizing both excellent heat resistant keeping property and melting property. The present invention is a method for producing a resin particle (X) comprising the step of treating a resin particle (B) containing a resin (A) composed of a crystalline part (a) containing, as an essential constitutional component, a polyester (p1) not containing an aromatic ring or a polyester (p2) containing an aromatic ring, and produced by polycondensation of a polyol component and a polycarboxylic acid component, and a noncrystalline part (b), with liquid or supercritical carbon dioxide (C), and removing (C), wherein a heat of fusion measured by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) of the obtained (X) satisfies the following relational formula (1): | 2011-03-10 |
20110060111 | Production of Polyethylene - The present invention is directed to the use of aluminum alkyl activators and co-catalysts to improve the performance of chromium-based catalysts. The aluminum alkyls allow for the variable control of polymer molecular weight, control of side branching while possessing desirable productivities, and may be applied to the catalyst directly or separately to the reactor. Adding the alkyl aluminum compound directly to the reactor (in-situ) eliminates induction times. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060112 | ACRYLATE ESTER DERIVATIVES AND POLYMER COMPOUNDS - Provided are 1) a polymer which is excellent in a reactivity to acid and a heat stability and which is less swollen in developing, 2) a compound shown below which is a raw material for the above polymer and 3) a photoresist composition which contains the above polymer and which is improved in LWR and excellent in a heat resistance. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060113 | SWITCHABLE SPECIAL EFFECT SUBSTANCES - A process for altering the absorption of electromagnetic radiation by one or more compounds of the general formulae (I) | 2011-03-10 |
20110060114 | Co-Polymer Films for Sensors - Embodiments include a sensor comprising a co-polymer, the co-polymer comprising a first monomer and a second monomer. For some embodiments, the first monomer is poly-4-vinyl pyridine, and the second monomer is poly-4-vinyl pyridinium propylamine chloride. For some embodiments, the first monomer is polystyrene and the second monomer is poly-2-vinyl pyridinium propylamine chloride. For some embodiments, the first monomer is poly-4-vinyl pyridine, and the second monomer is poly-4-vinyl pyridinium benzylamine chloride. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060115 | High bio-content hybrid natural oil polyols and methods therefor - Methods of producing a hybrid petro-plant oil polyol having a high bio-content by coupling a petro-chemical polyol with a plant oil based polyol is provided, including coupling an intermediate petro-polyol prepolymer with a plant oil polyol so as to synthesize a hybrid petro-plant oil polyol having a high bio-content and a hydroxyl number of between about 50 and 60. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060116 | PROCESS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF FLUORINATED ETHERS OF AROMATIC ACIDS - New fluorinated ethers of aromatic acids and diesters are disclosed. These compositions can be applied to, e.g., fibers, yarns, carpets, garments, films, molded parts, paper and cardboard, stone, and tile to impart soil, water and oil resistance. By incorporating the fluorinated ethers of aromatic acids, or diesters thereof, into polymer backbones, more lasting soil, water and oil resistance, as well as improved flame retardance, can be achieved. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060117 | PROCESS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF FLUORINATED ETHERS OF AROMATIC ACIDS - Fluorinated ethers of aromatic acids are produced from halogenated aromatic acids in a reaction mixture containing a copper (I) or copper (II) source and a diamine ligand that coordinates to copper. The fluorinated ethers of aromatic acids made using the process described herein can be applied to, e.g., fibers, yarns, carpets, garments, films, molded parts, paper and cardboard, stone, and tile to impart soil, water and oil resistance. By incorporating the fluorinated ethers of aromatic acids, or diesters thereof, into polymer backbones, more lasting soil, water and oil resistance, as well as improved flame retardance, can be achieved. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060118 | PROCESS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF FLUORINATED ETHERS OF AROMATIC ACIDS - Fluorinated ethers of aromatic acids are produced from halogenated aromatic acids in a reaction mixture containing a copper (I) or copper (II) source and a Schiff base ligand that coordinates to copper. The fluorinated ethers of aromatic acids made using the process described herein can be applied to, e.g., fibers, yarns, carpets, garments, films, molded parts, paper and cardboard, stone, and tile to impart soil, water and oil resistance. By incorporating the fluorinated ethers of aromatic acids, or diesters thereof, into polymer backbones, more lasting soil, water and oil resistance, as well as improved flame retardance, can be achieved. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060119 | CURING METHOD FOR POLYETHER - This invention relates to a novel curing method of oligomers, using metal triflates, and particularly to the curing of hydroxyl terminated elastomers to achieve crosslinked polymers. The method finds particular use as an alternative cure methodology to replace isocyanate curing. There is further provided a cured and crosslinked polymer binder, which is particularly suitable and compatible for use with energetic materials. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060120 | IMMUNOGENIC TREATMENT OF CANCER BY PEPTIDES INDUCING THE PLASMA MEMBRANE EXPOSURE OF ERP57 - We have recently identified (a) ectocalreticulin as the main source of immunogenicity of cancer cell death induced by chemotherapy or radiotherapy, (b) ectoERP57 as critical protein for inducing cell surface exposure of calreticulin, and (c) that ectoERP57 and ectocalreticulin are cotranslocated together to the tumor cell surface by the mediator of the inhibition of PP1/GADD34 complex. Here, I show the design of a peptide that inhibits the interaction between PP1 and GADD34 complex. These inhibitor peptide (a) induce ectocalreticulin and ectoERP57 in a variety of tumor cell lines by the mediator of the inhibition of the interaction between PP1 and GADD34, (b) increase the phagocytosis of anticancer targeted proapoptotic peptide and chemotherapy-treated tumor cells by dendritic cells, and (c) improve highly the anticancer activity of proapoptotic peptides and chemotherapy by suppressing or reducing the tumor growth in several isogenic mouse models of colon, mammary, and fibrosarcoma tumors and by increasing the lifespan of transgenic adenocarcinoma mouse prostate mice. These results suggest that these targeted peptides combination approach could serve as a new powerful autonomous anticancer therapy. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060121 | METHOD OF PREPARING GLYCOPEPTIDES - A method is provided for the synthesis of glycopeptides using a sugar assisted ligation strategy, wherein an N-terminal peptide portion in the form of a thioester is coupled with a C-terminal peptide portion bearing a carbohydrate moiety comprising a thiol group. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060122 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING GLYCOPEPTIDE PHOSPHONATE DERIVATIVES - Disclosed are processes for preparing glycopeptide phosphonate derivatives having an amino-containing side chain. Several of the process steps are conducted in a single reaction vessel without isolation of intermediate reaction products, thereby generating less waste and improving the overall efficiency and yield of the process. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060123 | CHARGE CONVERSIONAL TERNARY POLYPLEX - Disclosed is a polymer composite (polyplex) that contains nucleic acid, a cationic polymer, and an anionic polymer. The anionic polymer covers the surface of the composite comprising the cationic polymer and nucleic acid, has a negative charge at neutral pH, and can change so as to have a positive charge at mildly acidic pH. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060124 | HLA-BINDING PEPTIDES, PRECURSORS THEREOF, DNA FRAGMENTS AND RECOMBINANT VECTORS THAT CODE FOR THOSE PEPTIDE SEQUENCES - An HLA-binding peptide binding to an HLA-A type molecule, said HLA-binding peptide comprising at least one type of amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOS: 1 to 183, and not less than 8 and not more than 11 amino acid residues is provided. Any of the amino acid sequences is predicted to have the binding property to a human HLA-A type molecule by a predicting program using an active learning experiment method as illustrated in FIG. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060125 | INDOLESULFONYL PROTECTING GROUPS FOR PROTECTION OF GUANIDINO AND AMINO GROUPS - The invention relates to indolesulfonyl halogenides which are useful for the protection of organic compounds comprising at least one guanidino moiety and/or at least one amino group. The invention further relates to a process for their preparation and their use as protecting reagents. The invention also relates to the process for the protecting reaction and to the protected compounds thereof. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060126 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPTIMIZING CRYSTALLIZATION CONDITIONS OF A SUBSTRATE - The present invention relates to a multi-well crystallization plate comprising a plurality of wells, each well having therein a different crystallization media. Each crystallization media varying according to at least two different parameters. The first parameter has at least one condition, and the second parameter has at least two different conditions, whereby the multi-well plate allows facilitating optimization of crystallization conditions of a substrate. Methods for optimizing crystallization conditions of a substrate are also disclosed. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060127 | Structure Of Compstatin-C3 Complex And Use For Rational Drug Design - The structure of C3c in complex with the complement inhibitor, compstatin, and use of this information for rational design or identification of complement-inhibiting drugs are disclosed. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060128 | PROCESS FOR THE PURIFICATION OF INTERLEUKIN-4 AND ITS MUTEINS - This invention relates generally to a method for purifying Interleukin-4 or related variants from an | 2011-03-10 |
20110060129 | NONCOVALENT COLLAGEN CROSSLINKING AGENT - An object of the invention is to provide a collagen crosslinking agent superior in biocompatibility that is free from the damage by UV irradiation and also from the problems of toxicity caused by residual monomer or unreacted functional groups. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060130 | NEUTRALIZING HUMAN ANTI-IGFR ANTIBODY - The present invention includes fully human, neutralizing, monoclonal antibodies against human Insulin-like Growth Factor Receptor-I (IGFR1). The antibodies are useful for treating or preventing cancer in a subject. Also included are methods of using and producing the antibodies of the invention. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060131 | MONOSPECIFIC ANTIBODY AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION USING AS ANTIGEN AN ISOFORM OF THE HUMAN FAD SYNTHETASE - Antibody and method of production of antibodies obtained using as antigen an isoform of the human FAD synthetase, obtained by means of technology of recombinant DNA cloned and over-expressed in microorganisms cultures in particular a colony of | 2011-03-10 |
20110060132 | SELF-CONTAINED, HIGH EFFICIENCY CELLULOSE BIOMASS PROCESSING PLANT - A self-contained, high efficiency cellulose biomass processing plant includes sources of quantum-based wave energy to facilitate the dilute acid hydrolysis of hemi-cellulose and alpha-cellulose bond. The sources of quantum-based wave energy supply one or more of, and suitably a combination of ultrasonic waves, ultraviolet waves, magnetic waves and direct current to facilitate fracture of the intermolecular bonds. An integrated plant is also provided which combines the cellulose biomass processing plant with apparatus for converting high protein residue into a finished high grade protein product. Due to the high efficiency resulting from use of quantum-based wave energy, the plant uses less energy, and can be small and portable. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060133 | CELLULOSIC AND LIGNOCELLULOSIC STRUCTURAL MATERIALS AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH MATERIALS - Methods of treating wood and wood products include irradiating untreated wood having a first molecular weight with ionizing radiation to cause an increase in the molecular weight of a cellulosic component of the wood to a second, relatively higher molecular weight. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060134 | Azo Compound And Salt Thereof, And Dye-Containing Polarizing Film Comprising The Compound Or Salt - Disclosed is an azo compound represented by the general formula (1) or a salt thereof: | 2011-03-10 |
20110060135 | Selective Purification of Small RNAs from Mixtures - Methods and kits are provided for obtaining small RNAs from a mixture of RNAs of varying sizes such as can be found in a cell lysate or an enzyme-digested RNA. The methods and kits utilize magnetic beads and require the addition of one or more alcohols to bind small RNAs effectively to the beads. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060136 | DENDRIMER-COATED MAGNETIC FINE PARTICLES, AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME AND UTILITY THEREOF - Dendrimer-coated magnetic fine particles comprise magnetic fine particles, a lipid bilayer covering a surface of individual magnetic fine particles, and a dendrimer bound to an outer layer of the lipid bilayer. With the dendrimer-coated magnetic fine particles, the dendrimer is positively charged are brought into contact with a nucleic acid-containing solution to adsorb the nucleic acid on the dendrimer, while the nucleic acid-adsorbed fine particles are collected by magnetic force to recover the nucleic acid from the solution. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060137 | STOOL SAMPLE PROCESSING METHOD AND STOOL SAMPLE PROCESSING CONTAINER - The present invention relates to a stool sample processing method and stool sample processing container the a stool sample processing container provided with a stool collection tool, a suspending solution holding portion and a processing solution holding portion, wherein stool sample preparation solutions consisting of a suspending solution and a stool sample processing solution are respectively housed in a suspending solution holding container and a processing solution holding container, after first mixing a stool sample with the suspending solution and suspending therein, a sealant is released into the suspending solution holding container by pressing on the lower portion of the processing solution holding container, and the resulting stool suspension mixes with the stool sample processing solution that stabilizes the nucleic acid. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060138 | Compounds and Compositions for the Detection and Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders - One aspect of the present invention relates to compounds, compositions and methods for diagnosis and/or treatment of a subject suffering from an amyloidosis-associated pathological condition. In certain embodiments, the imaging and/or therapeutic agents of the instant invention may be administered to a subject for identification and/or treatment of amyloid deposits. A specific imaging method detects amyloid deposits by administering the imaging agent to the subject and detecting the spatial distribution of the agent. Differential accumulation of the agent is indicative of AD or an amyloidosis-associated pathological condition and can be monitored by using a PET or SPECT camera. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060139 | CARBOHYDRATE DERIVATIVES - A 1,2-dideoxy-1,2-diamino oligosaccharide or polysaccharide in its free base, salt or metal-complex form as shown in General Formula 1 and derivative thereof is described. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060140 | SYNTHESIS OF (+) CORTISTATIN A AND RELATED COMPOUNDS - An in vitro synthesis of (+) cortistatin A from readily available precursors is disclosed, as are the syntheses of related 17-aryl substituted compounds, the 17-aryl substituted compounds themselves and novel compounds useful in their preparation. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060141 | REGIOSELECTIVE PREPARATION OF SUBSTITUTED PYRIMIDINES - The present invention relates to a method of making pyrimidines of formula (III), wherein X1, X2, R1 and R2 have the meanings as defined herein. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060142 | Novel compositions and processes for preparing 5-amino or substituted amino 1,2,3-triazoles and triazole orotate formulations - New polymorphs of 5-amino or substituted amino 1,2,3-triazole and substituted derivatives thereof, of orotates of the carboxyamidotriazoles, of formulations of the triazoles and orotic acid in the ratio of 1:1 to 1:4 (base:acid) and of safer processes of the preparation of the same are disclosed. The compounds are useful in the control and treatment of diseases including, but not limited to solid cancers, macular degeneration, retinopathy, chronic myeloid leukemia, AIDS and diseases which rely on aberrant signal transduction. The improved processes to prepare the orotate formulations use stable, efficient and safer starting azide intermediate materials in the synthesis of new polymorphs of carboxyamidotriazole. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060143 | Stable and Efficient Electroluminescent Materials - An organic light emitting device is provided. The device has an anode, a cathode, and an emissive layer disposed between the anode and the cathode. The emissive layer may include a molecule of Formula I wherein an alkyl substituent at position R′ | 2011-03-10 |
20110060144 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MAGNESIUM AMIDES - A method for manufacturing amidomagnesium halogenides and admixtures thereof with alkali metal salts in aparotic, organic solvents, compounds obtained according to the method and use thereof in synthesis chemistry, for example for deprotonizing enolizable systems, functionalized aromatics and heteroaromatics. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060145 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF COMPOUND HAVING ANTAGONISTIC ACTIVITY ON NPYY5 RECEPTOR, AND USEFUL CRYSTAL - Disclosed are process for producing a compound having NPYY5 receptor antagonism and useful crystals. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060146 | VITAMIN-D-LIKE COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides a compound represented by the following general formula (I): | 2011-03-10 |
20110060147 | Process for preparing 2,4-dioxotetrahydrofuran-3-carboxylates - Process for preparing 2,4-dioxotetrahydrofuran-3-carboxylates of the formula (I) and/or (I′) | 2011-03-10 |
20110060148 | PROCESS FOR CONVERTING POLYSACCHARIDES IN AN INORGANIC MOLTEN SALT HYDRATE - A process is disclosed for converting polysaccharides to platform chemicals. The process comprises dissolving the polysaccharides in a inorganic molten salt hydrate, converting the polysaccharides to monosaccharides, and converting the monosaccharides to platform chemicals that are easily separable from the inorganic molten salt hydrate. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060149 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING ETHYLENE OXIDE - Process for preparing ethylene oxide by catalytic gas phase oxidation of ethylene with oxygen, in which the reaction is performed in 5 to 50 reaction zones connected in series under adiabatic conditions, and reactor system for carrying out the process. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060150 | METHOD OF DETECTING FLUORESCENCE - The invention provides novel anthraquinone compositions that are useful as broad-spectrum quenchers of fluorescence and provides methods for making and using them. The anthraquinone quenchers can be conjugated to a variety of biologically relevant compounds, including lipids, nucleic acids, polypeptides, and more specifically antigens, steroids, vitamins, drugs, haptens, metabolites, toxins, environmental pollutants, amino acids, peptides, proteins, nucleotides, oligonucleotides, polynucleotides, carbohydrates, and their analogs. The invention also provides kits comprising, in one or more containers, at least one anthraquinone quencher dye composition of the present invention, and instructions for using that composition. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060151 | REAGENTS AND METHODS FOR THE BETA-KETO AMIDE SYNTHESIS OF A SYNTHETIC PRECURSOR TO IMMUNOLOGICAL ADJUVANT E6020 - This invention relates to the synthesis for a precursor of E6020, compound 26, via a β-keto amide alcohol intermediate, compound 22. The synthesis reacts compound 22 with compound 25 and the resultant intermediate is oxidized to produce compound 26, the precursor to E6020. Compounds 22 and 25, and their crystalline forms, represent separate embodiments of the invention. The invention also relates to compounds of formulas (3) and (4) and processes for their preparation. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060152 | Methods and Systems for Improved Biodiesel Production - In a method and system to produce biodiesel using an improved catalytic transesterification process, a first reactant and a second reactant are dispersed to form a laminar slug flow pattern within a microchannel of a microreactor, the first reactant and the second reactant being immiscible. The first reactant and the second reactant are mixed, thereby triggering a reaction between them to produce the biodiesel and glycerol, the mixing being convection-enhanced by shear stress induced circulation occurring within each slug of the reactants. The reaction takes place under a pressure that is less than 5 psi and under a temperature that is less than 70 degrees Celsius. Separation of the glycerol from the biodiesel occurs simultaneously with the mixing. Several microreactors are coupled in parallel to improve throughput of the biodiesel. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060153 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REFINING ALKYL ESTER COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to systems and methods for producing and/or refining alkyl ester compositions. In an embodiment the invention includes a method of producing a refined fatty acid alkyl ester composition. The method can include contacting a fatty acid feedstock and an alcohol with a first metal oxide catalyst at a temperature of greater than 200 degrees Celsius and a pressure of greater than 500 psi to form an unrefined fatty acid alkyl ester composition. The method can further include combining the unrefined fatty acid alkyl ester composition with dimethyl carbonate to form a refining mixture. The method can also include contacting the refining mixture with a second metal oxide catalyst at a temperature of greater than 100 degrees Celsius to form a refined fatty acid alkyl ester composition. Other embodiments are also described herein. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060154 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING COMPLEXES OF PALLADIUM (HYDROGEN)CARBONATE WITH AMINE LIGANDS - The present invention relates to a process for preparing palladium complexes. In particular, the present invention relates to a process in which ammoniacal complexes of palladium (hydrogen)carbonate are converted into complexes with oligoamine ligands. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060155 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING AND METHOD OF PURIFYING ALKALI METAL AND ALKALINE EARTH METAL TRICYANOMETHANIDES - The present invention relates to an industrially usable process for preparing alkali metal and alkaline earth metal tricyanomethanides in particularly high purity. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060156 | Pyruvate Derivatives with Neuroprotective Effect, Process for Preparing the Same and Pharmaceutical Composition Comprising the Same - Novel pyruvate derivatives exhibiting outstanding neuroprotective effect, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions for prevention and treatment of brain disease including them as effective ingredient are provided. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060157 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLED RADICAL POLYMERIZATION - A method of conducting controlled radical polymerization, including: (a) providing a mixture of at least one monomer; at least one monomer solvent; at least one compound metal coordinating capable; and at least one initiator; (b) directing the mixture at a rate over a solid catalyst surface contained in an external chamber to the vessel, the catalyst including a metal or metal compound capable of at least two oxidation states; (c) monitoring the reaction vessel temperature; (d) adjusting the flow rate when the temperature is outside a selected temperature range; and (e) allowing the polymerization to proceed to desired conversion level. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060158 | Preparation Method for (Meth)acrylate - The present invention provides a method for preparing (meth)acrylate by esterification reaction of reactants containing (meth)acrylic acid and alcohol in the presence of a catalyst, the preparation method for (meth)acrylate is characterized in that a hydrazine compound or derivative thereof is put into an esterification reactor; and (meth)acrylate prepared by the same. The present invention effectively prevents impurities generated by aldehyde that is contained in the raw material (meth)acrylic acid from remaining in a production apparatus and the catalyst, so that the process for producing (meth)acrylate proceeds smoothly. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060159 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING CARBOXAMIDES BY HYDROLYSING CARBONITRILES IN THE PRESENCE OF A CATALYST COMPRISING MANGANESE DIOXIDE - The present invention relates to a process for preparing carboxamides by hydrolysing carbonitriles in the presence of a catalyst comprising manganese dioxide, wherein the reaction mixture added to the catalyst comprising manganese dioxide has a pH in the range of 6.0 to 11.0 and the hydrolysis is performed in the presence of an oxidizing agent. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060160 | Process for preparing isopimaric acid - Disclosed is a process for preparing isopimaric acid, comprising the following steps: First step: dissolving thermally isomerized rosin in acetone, adding in drops a solution of isobutanolamine in acetone to form a precipitate, standing, filtering, washing with ethanol, and drying to obtain crude ammonium salt of isopimaric acid; recrystallizing the crude ammonium salt of isopimaric acid according to multi-recrystallization, and drying to obtain purified crystal of ammonium salt of isopimaric acid; Second step: dissolving the purified crystal of ammonium salt of isopimaric acid obtained in the first step in ether, adding hydrochloric acid in portions until the crystal of ammonium salt of isopimaric acid disappears, removing a water layer and washing the ether layer with water to neutral, evaporating the ether, dissolving the residue in acetone, adding water slowly into the solution dropwise until crystals cease to grow, then filtering and drying to obtain purified isopimaric acid. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060161 | PROCESS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF FLUORINATED ETHERS OF AROMATIC ACIDS - Fluorinated ethers of aromatic acids are produced from halogenated aromatic acids in a reaction mixture containing a copper (I) or copper (II) source and a diketone ligand that coordinates to copper. The fluorinated ethers of aromatic acids made using the process described herein can be applied to, e.g., fibers, yarns, carpets, garments, films, molded parts, paper and cardboard, stone, and tile to impart soil, water and oil resistance. By incorporating the fluorinated ethers of aromatic acids, or diesters thereof, into polymer backbones, more lasting soil, water and oil resistance, as well as improved flame retardance, can be achieved. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060162 | NANO-CARBON MATERIAL PRODUCTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - Included are a nano-carbon material production unit for producing a nano-carbon material using a fluidized catalyst formed by granulating a carrier supporting an active component, an acid treatment unit for dissolving and separating a catalyst by an acid solution by feeding a catalyst-containing nano-carbon material into the acid solution, and a pH adjustment unit, which is an anti-agglomeration treatment unit, provided on a downstream side of the acid treatment unit, for performing an anti-agglomeration treatment to prevent agglomeration among nano-carbons due to repulsion caused by dissociation among oxygen-containing functional groups added to the nano-carbon material. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060163 | Process for Synthesis of Dialkoxyorganoboranes - The invention relates to a process for the synthesis of dialkoxyorganoboranes, in particular to a process for the synthesis of dialkoxyorganoboranes by an ester exchange reaction. Moreover, the invention relates to a process for the synthesis of organo-oxazaborolidine catalysts (organo-CBS) and of trialkylboroxins. Furthermore, the invention relates to methods of using dialkoxyorganoboranes for the preparation of organo-CBS catalysts and in Suzuki-type coupling reactions. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060164 | METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF 4-FLUORO-ALPHA-[2-METHYL-1-OXOPROPYL]-GAMMA-OXO-N-BETA-DIPHENYLBENZENEBUT- ANAMIDE AND PRODUCTS THEREFROM - A method for the preparation of 4-fluoro-α-[2-methyl-1-oxopropyl]-γ-oxo-N-β-diphenylbenzenebutanamide also known as 2-[2-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-oxo-1-phenylethyl]-4-methyl-3-oxo-pentanoic acid phenylamide of the formula I containing about 0.1% or less of α-[2-methyl-1-oxopropyl]-γ-oxo-N-β-diphenylbenzene butanamide, about 0.05% or less of difluoro-α-[2-methyl-1-oxopropyl]-γ-oxo-N-β-diphenylbenzene butanamide and about 0.1% or less of 3-[2-(4-Fluorophenyl)-2-oxo-1-phenyl-ethoxy]-4-methyl-pent-2-enoic acid phenylamide. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060165 | METAL AMINOTROPONIMINATES, BIS-OXAZOLINATES AND GUANIDINATES - Metal aminotroponiminates, metal bis-oxazolinates and metal guanidinates are described, as well as ligand precursors of such compounds, and mixed ligand barium and strontium complexes suitable for chemical vapor deposition, atomic layer deposition, and rapid vapor deposition processes. Such metal compounds are useful in the formation of thin metal films on substrates, e.g., in chemical vapor deposition, atomic layer deposition or rapid vapor deposition processes. The substrates formed have thin film monolayers of the metals provided by the precursors. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060166 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING N,N-SUBSTITUTED-1,3-PROPANDIAMINES - The present invention relates to a process for preparing N,N-substituted 1,3-propanediamine by
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20110060167 | Process for Preparing 2,2-Difluoroethylamine - The present invention relates to a process for preparing 2,2-difluoroethylamine proceeding from 2,2-difluoro-1-haloethane using ammonia in a solvent which has a maximum water content of 15% by volume and in the presence of a catalyst which accelerates the reaction with ammonia. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060168 | IMPROVED HYDROGENATION PROCESS - The present invention provides an improved hydrogenation processes wherein heat is efficiently managed so that catalyst productivity is optimized. More particularly, in the processes of the present invention, a nonaqueous solvent is added to a reactant to provide a nonaqueous solvent/reactant mixture that can act as a heat sink and absorb at least a portion of the heat generated within the reactor. Desirably, a reaction product, or a solvent with a minimal number of hydroxyl groups, is utilized so that the formation of unwanted byproducts can be minimized. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060169 | HYDROGENATION CATALYST AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING ALCOHOLS BY HYDROGENATION OF CARBONYL COMPOUNDS - The invention relates to a hydrogenation catalyst which comprises a support material and at least one hydrogenation-active metal and in which the support material is based on titanium dioxide, zirconium dioxide, aluminium oxide, silicon oxide or mixed oxides thereof and the hydrogenation-active metal is at least one element from the group consisting of copper, cobalt, nickel, chromium, wherein the support material contains the element barium. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060170 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN-CONTAINING FLUOROOLEFIN COMPOUND - An unsaturated hydrogen-containing fluoroolefin compound is obtained by bringing an unsaturated fluorine-containing halogen compound into contact with 0.1 to 3 molar equivalents of hydrogen relative to the unsaturated fluorine-containing halogen compound in a vapor phase in the presence of a supported palladium catalyst in which an amount of supported palladium is 0.1% by weight to 2.5% by weight. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060171 | Process For The Manufacture Of Pentafluorethane - The present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of pentafluoroethane. It more particularly relates to a process for the manufacture of pentafluoroethane by gas-phase fluorination of perchloroethylene (PER) in the presence of a catalyst, characterized in that (i) the reaction of the PER with HF is carried out with an HF/PER molar ratio of greater than or equal to 20 and a pressure of greater than 5 bar absolute, and that (ii) the stream leaving this reaction step is recycled directly to the reaction step after separation of pentafluoroethane and of HCl. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060172 | CATALYSTS FOR FLUOROOLEFINS HYDROGENATION - A support of metal oxyfluoride or metal halide for a metal-based hydrogenation catalyst useful in hydrogenating fluoroolefins is provided. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060173 | METHODS AND ASSEMBLIES FOR LIQUID-PHASE REACTIONS - Methods and assemblies for improving the reaction kinetics of, conserving reactants utilized in, and/or producing a more pure reaction product of, liquid-phase reactions that involve volatile reactants and products are provided. The methods and assemblies herein provide for a feed of reaction liquid to two or more absorption zones, wherein the temperature and/or feed rate of the liquid is independently adjusted prior to introduction into at least one of the two or more absorption zones. More particularly, the temperature and feed rate of the liquid as delivered to each absorption zone can be adjusted independently to optimize the absorption of at least a portion of any gaseous reactants and byproducts from the gaseous product stream and/or to optimize reaction zone conditions. Reaction kinetics may thus be improved, or substantially maintained. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060174 | CATALYST, A PROCESS FOR SELECTIVE HYDROGENATION OF ACETYLENE TO ETHYLENE AND A METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF THE CATALYST - Provided is a catalyst including a mixture of metal A selected from Fe, Co and Ni, and metal B selected from Zn and Ga, and a support material, where the two metals are present in an intermetallic composition; A method for the manufacture of the catalyst; and the use of the catalyst for the selective hydrogenation of acetylene to ethylene in a gas mixture including acetylenic impurities and hydrogen, and one or more of ethylene and carbon monoxide. The catalyst has a high selectivity and is based an easily available metal compounds. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060175 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COMPOUNDS HAVING AN ADAMANTANE STRUCTURE - [Problem to be Solved]The object of the present invention is to provide an industrially favorable production process whereby adamantanes can be produced in a high yield using a catalyst, which is used for the isomerization reaction of a tricyclic saturated hydrocarbon compound having 10 or more carbon atoms, does not require a complicated waste liquid treatment operation, and makes high-yield production of adamantanes possible.
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20110060176 | METHOD FOR THE DEHYDROAROMATISATION OF MIXTURES CONTAINING METHANE BY REGENERATING THE CORRESPONDING CATALYSTS THAT ARE DEVOID OF PRECIOUS METAL - The present invention relates to a process for nonoxidative dehydroaromatization of aliphatic hydrocarbons by converting a reactant stream comprising aliphatic hydrocarbons in the presence of a catalyst which comprises at least one metallosilicate as a support, at least one element selected from the group of Mo, W and Re as an active component and at least one further transition metal which is not a noble metal as a dopant, wherein the catalyst is regenerated regularly with hydrogen under nonoxidative conditions. The further transition metal used is preferably Fe, Ni, Cu and Co. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060177 | Aromatic Hydrocarbon Purification Method - In a process for reducing the amount of benzene produced in a startup procedure for purification of an aromatic feedstream, the improvement comprising a start-up procedure including contacting said catalyst with said feedstream at elevated LHSV for a period of time sufficient to reduce benzene and/or toluene levels to a predetermined level, and proceeding under normal operational conditions. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060178 | SLURRY COLUMN GASOLINE ALKYLATION USING GAS PHASE OLEFIN INJECTION - Alkylation systems and processes are provided herein that include a slurry reactor. The slurry reactor receives a reactor feed slurry including catalyst and liquid isobutane, a olefin feed, and a circulating reactor vapor stream, where the slurry reactor produces a reactor liquid effluent stream, the reactor liquid effluent stream including catalyst, isobutane, and a liquid alkylate product. The catalyst in the reactor feed slurry can be regenerated catalyst from a catalyst regenerator. The catalyst can be regenerated after being removed from the liquid alkylate product and isobutane in the reactor liquid effluent stream. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060179 | Transcranial magnetic stimulation induction coil device with attachment portion for receiving tracking device - A transcranial magnetic stimulation induction coil device having a tracking device with a mating portion and at least one set of two or more reflective elements, a casing separate from a tracking device and containing at least one coil winding having a known orientation within the casing, and an attachment portion corresponding to the mating portion for removably attaching the tracking device to the casing such that, when attached, the reflective elements have a known orientation with respect to the known orientation of the coil winding. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060180 | METHOD OF TREATING ANAL INCONTINENCE - A method for treating anal incontinence is provided, in which a support member is implanted in a tissue pathway extending from a first location posterior to and adjacent the anus, through the perineum anterior to the anus and terminating at a location posterior to and adjacent the anus opposite the first location. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060181 | Biphasic and Dynamic Adjustable Support Devices and Methods with Assist and Recoil Capabilities for Treatment of Cardiac Pathologies - The present invention provides a direct cardiac contact device adapted to be implanted in a patient suffering from congestive heart failure and related cardiac pathologies, said cardiac device having means for providing ventricular assist, ventricular support and diastolic recoil, or for providing ventricular support and diastolic recoil only. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060182 | SYSTEMS FOR ENGAGING A BODILY TISSUE AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Systems for engaging a bodily tissue and methods of using the same. In at least one embodiment of an exemplary system for use with a vacuum source for engaging a tissue of the present disclosure, the system comprises an engagement catheter comprising a proximal end, a distal end, first and second lumens extending between the proximal end and the distal end, and a skirt operatively connected to the distal end, an inducer sheath having a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a lumen extending therethrough, the inducer sheath configured so that it is capable of insertion into the second lumen of the engagement catheter, a dilator comprising a tapered tip at a distal end and a hollow channel extending therethrough, the dilator sized and shaped for insertion into the lumen of the inducer sheath, and a vacuum port located at the proximal end of the engagement catheter, the vacuum port being operatively connected to the first lumen of the engagement catheter and capable of operative connection to a vacuum source. In various embodiments, the systems further comprise an inflatable balloon at or near the distal portion of the inducer sheath. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060183 | MULTI-INSTRUMENT ACCESS DEVICES AND SYSTEMS - A surgical access system for use in minimally invasive procedures such as single port or laparoscopic surgery. The system has a sealed base positionable in an incision formed in a body wall and at least two access tubes extending through the base. Each access tube includes a rigid tube having a fixed pre-formed shape including a bend in its distal section. The rigid tubes are restrained against pivotable movement relative to the base, but can be axially rotated and longitudinally repositioned relative to the base. A deflectable tubes extends from the distal end of each rigid tube. Each deflectable tube has a lumen for passage of a medical instrument, as well as a proximal actuator which engages a pullwire to deflect the tube when the user manipulates the instrument's handle. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060184 | ENDOSCOPIC ILLUMINATION SYSTEM, ASSEMBLY AND METHODS FOR STAGED ILLUMINATION OF DIFFERENT TARGET AREAS - The inventive subject matter is generally directed to an illumination system for staged illumination in an endoscopic procedure. The inventive system generally includes an illumination apparatus supporting a light source that is configured for removable assembly with an endoscope. The assembly is configured for insertion into a natural or artificial passageway in a body. The illumination apparatus has one or more light sources providing a first, relatively high level of illumination suitable for imaging a first, relatively large target area, either alone or in combination with a light source for the endoscope, and after removal of the illumination apparatus from the assembly, the endoscope provides a second relatively lower level of illumination suitable for imaging a relatively small target area. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060185 | MEDICAL DEVICE SYSTEM AND CALIBRATION METHOD FOR MEDICAL INSTRUMENT - An endoscope system is provided with an insertion portion having a rigid portion disposed at a distal end portion of the insertion portion, an ultrasound probe that has a first sensor for detecting a position and a direction at a probe distal end portion, is inserted from an insertion port from a proximal end portion side of a channel and projects from a projection port of the rigid portion, a channel that passes through the rigid portion and can linearly support the medical instrument distal end portion, a position calculation section that calculates a position and a direction of the first sensor, and a direction calculation section that calculates a direction of the probe distal end portion based on a positional information variation of the first sensor before and after linear movement in the channel in the rigid portion of the probe distal end portion. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060186 | BIOLOGICAL NAVIGATION DEVICE - A biological navigation device that can be attached or integrated with an elongated tool, such as an endoscope, is disclosed. The device can be used for propulsive advance through a biological lumen. The device can anchor to the biological lumen. The device can subsequently or concurrently propel the endoscope and anchor the device to the biological lumen. Methods for using the same are also disclosed. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060187 | Feeding Tube System - An endoscope collar for use with an endoscope. The endoscope collar comprising a main portion comprising a proximal end that detachably couples to an end of the endoscope and a collar protrusion extending from the main portion. The collar protrusion is configured to be removably located within the aperture of a tube (e.g., a feeding tube). | 2011-03-10 |
20110060188 | LOW COST DISPOSABLE MEDICAL FORCEPS TO ENABLE A HOLLOW CENTRAL CHANNEL FOR VARIOUS FUNCTIONALITIES - The present invention relates to an endoscopic biopsy forceps ( | 2011-03-10 |
20110060189 | Apparatus and Methods for Capsule Endoscopy of the Esophagus - Apparatus and methods for capsule endoscopy are described for locating, positioning, steering, aiming and tracking of an endoscopy capsule ( | 2011-03-10 |
20110060190 | LARYNGOSCOPE APPARATUS WITH ENHANCED VIEWING CAPABILITY - Laryngoscope apparatus including a curved laryngoscope blade and an optical system for affording a field of view along a deflected line of sight for reducing patient manipulation and/or the degree of force required to achieve a good glottic view. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060191 | Musical otoscope - The present invention relates to otoscopes and more specifically to musical or sound emitting otoscopes that may serve to calm pediatric patient or patients with emotional or developmental disabilities. The musical otoscope incorporates a head capable of receiving a speculum, a speaker mounted within the head and a sound reproduction apparatus for driving the speaker. The head of the otoscope may include a housing having a front side, a rear side and an interior space, the rear side having a magnifying lens, the front side receives a base of the and a speaker mounted within the housing, where the speaker is linked to a sound reproduction apparatus for driving the speaker is presented. The sound reproduction device may be an MP3 player or any other device that includes a power source, a micro controller/processor, a digital signal processor and a digital to analog converter. The use of a sound emitting otoscope has been found to ease patient diagnosis and care. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060192 | INSERTION AID FOR ORAL AND NASAL MEDICAL DEVICES - Embodiments of the present invention include an insertion aid device with a handle, a tongue depressor, a tracheal suction catheter guide, and a guide with a recess formed by a pair of prongs. The guide may be configured to accommodate the cross-sectional shape of a tracheal suction catheter, a nasogastric tube, or an orogastric tube. The tracheal suction catheter guide may include a connection port configured to couple to an in-line suction catheter. A light source may be included with the insertion aid device. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060193 | SPLIT HOOP WOUND RETRACTOR - An incrementally adjustable wound retractor, which provides access to a body cavity, includes an inner ring having a diameter greater than the desired diameter of the wound incision, an outer ring having an annular axis and a diameter greater than the desired diameter of the wound incision, and a flexible sleeve disposed in a generally cylindrical form between the inner and outer rings. The outer ring includes first and second circular tubes spaced apart axially with each including a lumen having a rigid, noncompliant split hoop placed therein. The outer ring may be rolled over itself and around the annular axis to retract the sleeve with sufficient force to stretch the incision to the desired diameter. A gel cap seal may be coupled to the outer ring outside of the biological body to seal the opening produced by the wound retractor between the body cavity and outside the body cavity. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060194 | RETRACTOR - A retractor for placement in a wound to hold the wound open during a surgical procedure comprising a closed loop formed of a plastic material permeable to X-ray radiation, said closed loop having two opposite members that can be brought together from a starting position to enable insertion of wound edge gripping elements of the retractor into the wound and thereafter through resilience return towards the starting position and brought in contact with the edges of the wound and hold the wound edges apart and in a self-holding way retain the retractor in the wound. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060195 | COSMETIC TREATMENT METHOD FOR TREATING THE SCALP - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a cosmetic treatment method that treats the human scalp, including applying a cosmetic composition and/or a gas to the scalp with a spray device operating with a compressed gas, a mean size of the sprayed particles of composition lying in the range 10 μm to 35 μm. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060196 | Flexible Mounting Unit and Cover for a Medical Device - Generally, embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an adhesive mounting unit that is formed from a nonwoven polymeric material that is breathable, flexible, waterproof and durable. Additionally, the adhesive mounting unit of the present disclosure includes a retention mechanism that is insert molded directly into or on the mounting unit such that the mounting unit and retention mechanism form a single unitary structure. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060197 | NEAR INFRARED SPECTROPHOTOMETRY WITH ENHANCED SIGNAL TO NOISE PERFORMANCE - Methods, systems, and related computer program products for the non-invasive spectrophotometric monitoring of an optical property of a tissue volume are described. Multiple optical signals having different modulation frequencies are introduced into the tissue volume simultaneously and on a continuous basis throughout the monitoring session. Multiple optical signal portions incident upon each of a plurality of optical detectors are detected and separated based on their modulation frequency. Amplitude and phase signals corresponding to each optical signal portion are extracted and processed to determine the optical property of the tissue volume. In one preferred embodiment, a first optical detector includes an aperture having a central area, a first edge positioned nearer to a first optical source than the central area, and a second edge positioned farther from the first optical source than the central area. The first and second edges are each curved concavely toward the first optical source. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060198 | Multi-Parametric Fluid Determination Systems Using Complex Admittance - Apparatus, systems, and methods related to determining the identity and concentration of an intravenous fluid. The apparatus, systems, and methods described herein may provide near real-time monitoring and/or determination of the identity of the components of an intravenous fluid. The concentration and identify of all of the components of an intravenous fluid may be identified simultaneously. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060199 | DETERMINATION OF BLOOD PUMP SYSTEM PERFORMANCE AND SAMPLE DILUTION USING A PROPERTY OF FLUID BEING TRANSPORTED - The use of an optical or other measurement in a blood access system enables the determination of a fluid sample appropriate for measurement on a real time basis. This information can be used to control the blood access system and related measurement processes. The determination can be based on, for example, at least one of: optical density, optical scatter, analyte level, temperature, the absolute level of any of the preceding, the stability of any of the preceding, the rate of change of any of the preceding, or the value of any of the preceding relative to another determination. The determination can be made using, for example, at least one of: electrochemical sensor, ion specific electrode, capacitance measurement, impedance measurement, inductance measurement, conductivity measurement, optical measurement, and ultrasound measurement. The present invention relates to determination of the quality of a biological sample in which determination of an analyte concentration is to be made, and various methods and apparatuses related thereto. An evaluation of sample quality can be made by monitoring the temporal changes in the sample properties or characteristics as the biological sample is procured or measured. The methods and apparatuses described herein can be used to evaluate the temporal characteristics of a sample during sample acquisition and/or during determination of the sample analyte or parameter of interest. The sample quality assurance methods and apparatuses described herein can thus be used to ensure that a valid sample has been procured by or presented to an instrument or measurement system for analyte determination, thereby preventing the measurement and reporting of analyte values for a sample that is unstable or otherwise non-representative of the biological system from which the sample was obtained. | 2011-03-10 |
20110060200 | IN VIVO BLOOD SPECTROMETRY - A process and apparatus for determining the arterial and venous oxygenation of blood in vivo with improved precision. The optical properties of tissue are measured by determination of differential and total attenuations of light at a set of wavelengths. By choosing distinct wavelengths and using the measured attenuations, the influence of variables such as light scattering, absorption and other optical tissue properties is canceled out or minimized. | 2011-03-10 |