13th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 45 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150086908 | PHOTOMASK BLANK AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PHOTOMASK BLANK - The present invention relates to a photomask blank obtained by forming a resist film after performing a silylation process on a silicon-containing inorganic film and provides a method for manufacturing a photomask blank having at least a silicon-containing inorganic film over a transparent substrate and a resist film on the silicon-containing inorganic film, comprising: forming the silicon-containing inorganic film such that a surface that will contact the resist film has an oxygen concentration not less than 55 atomic percent and not more than 75 atomic percent; performing a silylation process after forming the silicon-containing inorganic film; and then forming the resist film by application. The method can inhibit generation of defects due to resist residues or the like after development. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086909 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PHOTOMASK BLANK - The present invention relates to a photomask blank obtained by forming a resist film after performing a silylation process on a silicon-containing inorganic film and provides a method for manufacturing a photomask blank having at least a silicon-containing inorganic film over a transparent substrate and a resist film on the inorganic film, comprising: forming the silicon-containing inorganic film; heat treating the formed silicon-containing inorganic film at a temperature more than 200° C. under an atmosphere containing oxygen; performing a silylation process after the heat treatment; and then forming the resist film by application. The method can inhibit generation of defects due to resist residues or the like after development. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086910 | METHOD FOR MAKING A LITHOGRAPHY MASK - A method of fabricating a mask is described. The method includes receiving receiving an integrated circuit (IC) design layout that has a first pattern layer including a first feature and has a second pattern layer including a second feature, wherein the first pattern layer and the second pattern layer are spatially related when formed in a substrate such that the first and second features are spaced a first distance between a first edge of the first feature and a second edge of the second feature, modifying the IC design layout by adjusting a dimension of the first feature based on the first distance, and generating a tape-out data from the modified IC design layout for mask making. The method further includes applying a logic operation (LOP) to the IC design layout. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086911 | ACTINIC RAY-SENSITIVE OR RADIATION-SENSITIVE RESIN COMPOSITION, ACTINIC RAY-SENSITIVE OR RADIATION-SENSITIVE FILM, MASK BLANKS INCLUDING ACTINIC RAY-SENSITIVE OR RADIATION-SENSITIVE FILM, PATTERN FORMING METHOD AND PHOTOMASK - An actinic ray-sensitive or radiation-sensitive resin composition includes; a compound (A) which generates an acid by irradiation with actinic rays or radiation, wherein the acid is linked with a group represented by the following general formula (M) through covalent bonding. In the formula, Y | 2015-03-26 |
20150086912 | ACTINIC RAY-SENSITIVE OR RADIATION-SENSITIVE RESIN COMPOSITION, RESIST FILM AND PATTERN FORMING METHOD USING THE SAME, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - There is provided an actinic ray-sensitive or radiation-sensitive resin composition comprising (P) a resin having a repeating unit (A) represented by the specific formula (I) capable of generating an acid on the side chain of the resin upon irradiation with an actinic ray or radiation, and a resist film formed with the actinic ray-sensitive or radiation-sensitive resin composition, and a pattern forming method comprising: exposing the resist film, and developing the exposed resist film, and a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device, containing the pattern forming method, and a semiconductor device manufactured by the manufacturing method of the semiconductor device. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086913 | METHODS FOR USING FLUORESCING YELLOW TONER PARTICLES - A fluorescing yellow polymeric toner particle comprises one or more non-fluorescing yellow colorants, and one or more fluorescing yellow colorants having one or more emission peak wavelengths of at least 480 nm and up to and including 600 nm. These fluorescing yellow polymeric toner particles can be used to provide multicolor toner images with increased yellow color gamut on various printed receiver materials. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086914 | IMAGING MEMBERS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Flexible imaging members in electrophotography which have an improved plasticized charge transport layer formulation. The resulting imaging member is resistant to chemical contaminants, photoelectrically stable, fatigue cracking suppression, and has a simplified material structure which is curl-free without the need of an anticurl back coating layer. Process for making and using the member are also disclosed. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086915 | ORGANIC PHOTORECEPTOR AND PRODUCTION PROCESS THEREOF - Disclosed is an organic photoreceptor which provides stable, high evenness of in-plane image density over a long period of time, and a production process of the organic photoreceptor. The organic photoreceptor includes a conductive support, an organic photosensitive layer, and a surface layer made of a cured resin, which are stacked in this order. The surface layer is obtained by curing a composition containing a radical polymerizable compound for forming the cured resin, metal oxide fine particles having a surface treated with a silane coupling agent, and a silane compound represented by the following general formula (1), | 2015-03-26 |
20150086916 | SELF-CLEANING TONER COMPOSITION - Toner compositions that having spherical particles and provide stable density. The toner compositions also comprise and deliver a silicone oil to the cleaning subsystem in the image forming apparatus by incorporating an inorganic fine powder additive package that has been mixed with silicone oil in a manner such that the toner is blended with the inorganic fine powder and silicone oil. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086917 | TONER AND TWO-COMPONENT DEVELOPER - Provided are a toner and a two-component developer each of which: shows a small fluctuation in charge quantity and a small fluctuation in image density even under a high-temperature and high-humidity environment; and does not cause any member contamination even after endurance and hence can stably output an image. The toner and the two-component developer each have a feature in that positively chargeable strontium titanate fine particles are added to toner particles having fixed thereto negatively chargeable silica fine particles. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086918 | ELECTROSTATIC LATENT IMAGE DEVELOPING TONER - An electrostatic latent image developing toner includes toner particles. Each of the toner particles includes a toner core containing a binder resin and a releasing agent, and a shell layer coating the toner core. The releasing agent has a melting point Mp | 2015-03-26 |
20150086919 | LIQUID DEVELOPER AND IMAGE FORMATION METHOD - A resin in a liquid developer contains 80 mass % or more of a urethane-modified polyester resin. A component derived from a polyester resin contains a constitutional unit derived from an acid component and a constitutional unit derived from an alcohol component. A ratio of a constitutional unit derived from an aliphatic monomer occupied in the constitutional unit derived from the acid component and the constitutional unit derived from the alcohol component is not lower than 90 mass %. Relation of |T | 2015-03-26 |
20150086920 | LIQUID DEVELOPER - A resin in a liquid developer contains a first resin which is a urethane-modified polyester resin resulting from increase in chain length of a component derived from a polyester resin by a compound containing an isocyanate group and a second resin. The first resin is contained by not lower than 70 mass % with respect to a total of the first resin and the second resin. The component derived from the polyester resin includes a constitutional unit derived from an acid component and a constitutional unit derived from an alcohol component. A ratio of a constitutional unit derived from an aliphatic monomer occupied in the constitutional unit derived from the acid component and the constitutional unit derived from the alcohol component is not lower than 80 mass %. Relation of 2.3≦Mw/Mn≦4(10000≦Mn≦50000) is satisfied. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086921 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOSENSITIVE MEMBER - A method for producing an electrophotographic photosensitive member in which leakage hardly occurs is provided. For this, in the method for producing an electrophotographic photosensitive member according to the present invention, a coating liquid for a conductive layer is prepared using a solvent, a binder material, and a metallic oxide particle having a water content of not less than 1.0% by mass and not more than 2.0% by mass; using the coating liquid for a conductive layer, a conductive layer having a volume resistivity of not less than 1.0×10 | 2015-03-26 |
20150086922 | LATEX FORMING PROCESS COMPRISING CONCURRENT STEAM INJECTION EMULSIFICATION AND SOLVENT DISTILLATION - A process includes dissolving a polymer in an organic solvent to form a polymer solution and forming a latex from the polymer solution by contacting the polymer solution with steam while substantially simultaneously distilling the organic solvent. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086923 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD - A substrate processing apparatus comprises an indexer block, an anti-reflection film processing block, a resist film processing block, a development processing block, a resist cover film processing block, a resist cover film removal block, a cleaning/drying processing block, and an interface block. An exposure device is arranged adjacent to the interface block in the substrate processing apparatus. The exposure device subjects a substrate to exposure processing by means of an immersion method. In the edge cleaning unit in the cleaning/drying processing block, a brush abuts against an end of the rotating substrate, so that the edge of the substrate before the exposure processing is cleaned. At this time, the position where the substrate is cleaned is corrected. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086924 | Photoresist System and Method - A system and method for photoresists is provided. In an embodiment a cross-linking or coupling reagent is included within a photoresist composition. The cross-linking or coupling reagent will react with the polymer resin within the photoresist composition to cross-link or couple the polymers together, resulting in a polymer with a larger molecular weight. This larger molecular weight will cause the dissolution rate of the photoresist to decrease, leading to a better depth of focus for the line. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086925 | SULFONIC ACID ESTER CONTAINING POLYMERS FOR ORGANIC SOLVENT BASED DUAL-TONE PHOTORESISTS - Provided are chemically amplified resist compositions that include acid-labile sulfonate-ester photoresist polymers that are developable in an organic solvent. The chemically amplified resists produce high resolution positive tone development (PTD) and negative tone development (NTD) images depending on the selection of organic development solvent. Furthermore, the dissolution contrast of the traditional chemically amplified resists may be optimized for dual tone imaging through the addition of a photoresist polymer comprising an acid-labile sulfonate-ester moiety. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086926 | SULFONIUM SALT, CHEMICALLY AMPLIFIED RESIST COMPOSITION, AND PATTERN FORMING PROCESS - A carboxylic acid sulfonium salt having formula (1) is provided wherein R | 2015-03-26 |
20150086927 | PHOTORESIST COMPOSITION - A photoresist composition comprising:
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20150086928 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE WITH SUPPORT STRUCTURES - A method of manufacturing a flexographic printing plate includes designing a patterned design that includes a plurality of lines and a plurality of support structures and laser-ablating the patterned design into a thermal imaging layer. A support structure of the plurality of support structures is disposed at an offset relative to a line of the plurality of lines. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086929 | PATTERN FORMING PROCESS AND SHRINK AGENT - A negative pattern is formed by applying a resist composition onto a substrate, exposing the resist film, and developing the exposed resist film in an organic solvent developer. The process further involves coating the negative pattern with a shrink agent solution of a copolymer comprising recurring units having an α-trifluoromethylhydroxy or fluoroalkylsulfonamide group and recurring units having an acid labile group-substituted amino group in a C | 2015-03-26 |
20150086930 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RETROFITTING A BURNER FRONT AND INJECTING A SECOND FUEL INTO A UTILITY FURNACE - This disclosure may relate generally to systems, devices, and methods for a injecting a compound through a sootblower, burner or other utility furnace hardware, such that the compound can be delivered to targeted areas on the inside of a utility furnace. In one embodiment, the compound is a chemical for improving environmental controls. In another embodiment, the compound is a fuel. In that embodiment, compound can facilitate retrofitting a burner to a dual fired utility furnace. In another embodiment, the compound is a chemical for removing slag from the furnace. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086931 | COMBUSTION DEVICE FOR IMPROVING TURNDOWN RATIO - The purpose of the present invention is to provide a combustion device for improving a turndown ratio, which is capable of stably implementing a combusted state in a low-output load region by improving a turndown ratio of a burner. To this end, the present invention provides the combustion device having a premixing chamber ( | 2015-03-26 |
20150086932 | Candle-Stabilizing Drip Wax Collector with Shell and Removable Liner - As described, the present invention provides a drip wax collector device configured to collect drip wax from a burning candle. The device may comprise a shell and removable liner, wherein the shell may obscure visibility of the collected drip wax. The drip wax collector may comprise stabilizing features on one or both the shell and the removable liner, wherein the stabilizing features may secure the position of the candle and the drip wax collector within the cavity of a candlestick holder. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086933 | FLAMELESS GLYCOL HEATER - A fluid heating process which does not utilize an open flame, heat is created by a rotating prime mover(s) driving a hydraulic heat generator. Heat is also collected from the prime mover cooling system, and any exhaust heat generated by the prime mover. The heat energy is collected from all these sources, and transmitted through heat exchangers to generate a hot fluid, which can be used to heat other fluids and used for any application where heat is required. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086934 | FUEL/AIR MIXTURE AND COMBUSTION APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR USE IN A FUEL-FIRED HEATING APPARATUS - A fuel-fired furnace incorporates specially designed fuel/air mixing and combustion structures. The fuel/air mixing structure is of a mixing sound-attenuating design and comprises a venturi having a perforated sidewall portion and being surrounded by a noise-damping housing chamber communicating with the interior of the venturi via its sidewall perforations. During use of the mixing structure, air is flowed through the venturi in a swirling pattern while fuel is transversely injected internally against the swirling air. The combustion structure comprises a burner box housing into which the fuel/air mixture is flowed, combusted, and then discharged as hot combustion gas into and through the heat exchanger tubes. The fuel/air mixture entering the burner box housing initially passes through a non-uniformly perforated diffuser plate functioning to substantially alter in a predetermined manner the relative combustion gas flow rates through the heat exchanger tubes. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086935 | ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES FOR CORRECTING TEETH IRREGULARITIES AND FOR RETAINING THE POSITION OF TEETH - Orthodontic appliances for correcting teeth irregularities and for retaining the position of teeth are disclosed. According to an aspect, an orthodontic appliance may include an arch component configured to engage one of teeth and gums of a patient. Further, the orthodontic appliance may include a spring having a teeth engaging portion and an anchor portion. The teeth engaging portion may be shaped to engage the incisors of the patient. The anchor portion may be attached to the arch component. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086936 | Bracket System - A bracket system for orthodontic appliances including a bracket combinatorial library having a plurality of brackets each interchangeably fixedly mountable to each of a plurality of teeth within a dentition group in a dental arch, whereby the plurality of brackets can be configured to provide incremental variation in tipping force moments, in-out force moments, and torqueing force moments over the entire useful range of orthodontic mechanics, allowing an orthodontic practitioner to prescribe a combination of tipping force moments, in-out force moments, and torqueing force moments unique for each tooth in relation to the plurality of teeth of a patient. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086937 | DENTAL TREATING APPARATUS AND DRIVING METHOD FOR THE SAME - A dental treating apparatus according to the present invention includes: a hand piece; a head unit; a driving unit; a control unit; a load specifying unit; and a load comparing unit. The hand piece drivably holds a cutting tool on the head unit. The driving unit drives the cutting tool in a normal rotation direction or in a reverse rotation direction. The load comparing unit compares a load detected and a reference load. During a normal rotation period until driving for rotating the cutting tool in the normal rotation direction by the driving unit satisfies a predetermined first condition, the control unit maintains a rotation direction of the cutting tool in the normal rotation direction, and when a result of comparison by the load comparing unit attains a predetermined result during the normal rotation period, the control unit controls the rotation direction to the reverse rotation direction. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086938 | ATTACHMENT FOR A PHOTOPOLYMERIZATION DEVICE AND CHARGING STATION THEREFORE - A photopolymerization apparatus comprising a charging station and a hand-guidable photopolymerization device, wherein the photopolymerization device comprises at least one reservoir for electrical power and at least one attachment having at least one charging contact, wherein at least one of (i) the at least one attachment is securable to the charging station and (ii) the at least one attachment is securable to the photopolymerization device, wherein the attachment provides at least one electrically conductive connection by means of which the at least one reservoir is rechargeable. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086939 | AUTOMATED PRODUCTION OF DENTAL RESTORATION - A method for manufacturing a dental restoration for a patient, where the method includes: obtaining a 3D scan of at least a restoration site of the patient's mouth, where the manufactured dental restoration is adapted for fitting to the restoration site; obtaining a CAD design of the dental restoration; milling the restoration from a material, where the restoration is milled both on an inside surface configured for fitting to the shape of the restoration site of the patient's mouth and on an outside surface, where the milling is according to the obtained CAD design; transferring the milled restoration to a retention means providing a fixed known position of the restoration relative to a post-processing machinery, where the restoration is retained on the inside surface, such that the outside surface of the restoration is approachable/free/accessible; and performing post-processing of the outside surface of the restoration. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086940 | Hand Apparatus, In Particular For Dental Purposes, For Dispensing a Pasty Filler Mass - The invention concerns a hand apparatus ( | 2015-03-26 |
20150086941 | DENTAL TREATING APPARATUS - A dental treating apparatus according to the present invention includes: a hand piece; a head unit; a driving unit; a resistor for load detection; a load comparing unit; and a control unit. The hand piece drivably holds a cutting tool on the head unit. The driving unit drives the cutting tool in a normal rotation direction or in a reverse rotation direction. The resistor for load detection detects a load applied to the cutting tool. The load comparing unit compares the detected load and a reference load each time driving for rotating the cutting tool in the reverse rotation direction by a predetermined rotation angle is performed. The control unit controls the driving unit based on a result of comparison by the load comparing unit. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086942 | TOOTH IMPLANT - The present invention relates to a dental implant fixture for implanting a correction tooth as a dental implant into alveolar bone. Particularly, the dental implant fixture has self-vertical drilling, self-horizontal drilling, self-cutting, self-condensing, and self-direction changing functions. The dental implant fixture can increase primary stability and penetration performance, has good ability to correct implantation errors, and can minimize the need for drilling that increases the probability of error or failure. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086943 | TWO-PART IMPLANT WITH A HYDROXYLATED SOFT TISSUE CONTACT SURFACE - Two-part implant for attachment of artificial teeth comprising a base body having a bone contact surface and a soft tissue contact surface. The soft tissue contact surface is at least partially hydroxylated or silanated which results in an improved soft tissue integration. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086944 | DRIVING TRAINING DEVICE - The invention relates to an obstacle for a driving training device comprising a unit which can be moved, essentially in a straight line, between a resting position and a working position. Accordingly, it is provided that the unit includes a flexible sleeve and a reset device for returning the sleeve to the resting position. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for extending a spontaneously appearing and solid-looking object on a roadway using a driving training device that includes at least one obstacle with a unit that has a flexible sleeve and that is moved, essentially in a straight line, between a resting position and a working position. Accordingly, it is provided that the unit with the flexible sleeve is automatically moved to the working position and, if necessary, automatically returned to the resting position during an approach of a training vehicle to the driving training device. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086945 | MAKEUP APPLICATION ASSISTANCE DEVICE, MAKEUP APPLICATION ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, AND MAKEUP APPLICATION ASSISTANCE METHOD - In order to appropriately assist with the application of makeup even when trends in makeup techniques change over time, a server of a makeup application assistance system includes: a makeup technique collection unit that collects information on practical makeup techniques from each of a plurality of people, said information representing makeup techniques selected as targets for practice in the application of makeup by said people; a makeup technique analysis unit that analyzes the information on practical makeup techniques that was collected, and determines a selection criteria for the makeup techniques to be presented to a user; and a makeup technique presentation unit that selects makeup techniques on the basis of the selection criteria that were determined, and presents suggested makeup technique information, which represents the selected makeup techniques, to the user. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086946 | NDT File Cabinet - A global information training and tracking system is provided for training of employees, clients or trainees. The system may include a data management system accessible remotely. The system may include various modules for training of specific skills and may include testing. The system may be configured to compile testing/evaluation information regarding the training and individuals being trained. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086947 | COMPUTER-BASED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING CUSTOMIZED MEDICAL VIDEO INFORMATION USING CROWD SOURCING - A computer-based apparatus including a computer including a processor arranged to select a first video regarding a medical condition; create a second video including segments from the first video; transmit the second video for viewing by qualified medical personnel; receive input from the personnel; based on the input confirm accuracy of a first segment or modify a second segment or delete a third segment; create, from the second video, by at least including the first or second segment or deleting the third segment; transmit the third video for viewing by viewers; receive a respective response from each viewer identifying a respective fourth segment of the third video deemed relevant to the medical condition or enjoyable; create a fourth video including at least a portion of the respective fourth segments; and store the fourth video for inclusion in a video regarding the medical condition. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086948 | BEHAVIORAL CHANGE MODEL WITH EVIDENCE-BASED, CLINICALLY PROVEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING THE ONLINE EDUCATION OF THE SAME - A model of patient/client/individual communication, health information and health behavior counseling can include a specific twelve step, twenty dimensions construct as part of a verbal and non-verbal communication skills set and interview process. The model of the present invention can be delivered to the user via a computer platform, thus saving the user from attending a formal, time-specific classroom setting. The computer platform can be, for example, an online platform. The online platform can include printable course materials, recorded classroom presentations, webinars, and the like. An exemplary embodiment provides a method of communication by health care professionals with patients that may be based in neurological, psychological and biochemically predictive responses to behavior change prompts. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086949 | USING USER MOOD AND CONTEXT TO ADVISE USER - Various systems and methods for using a user's mood and context to advise a user are described herein. Data may be received at a mobile device, the mobile device associated with the user. A mood of the user is determined based on the data. An event involving the user is identified and advice is provided to the user regarding the event, the advice based on the received data, the mood, and the event. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086950 | IMPROVING NEUROPERFORMANCE - A method of promoting fluid intelligence abilities in a subject includes: selecting one or more serial order of symbols sequences from a predefined library of complete symbols sequences and providing the subject with one or more incomplete serial orders of symbols sequences; prompting the subject to manipulate symbols within the incomplete serial orders of symbols sequences or to discriminate differences or sameness between two or more of the incomplete serial orders of symbols sequences; determining whether the subject correctly manipulated the symbols or correctly discriminated differences or sameness between the two or more incomplete serial orders of symbols sequences; if the subject correctly manipulated the symbols or correctly discriminated differences or sameness between the two or more of the incomplete serial orders of symbols sequences, then displaying the correct manipulations or discriminated selection with at least one different spatial or time perceptual related attribute, to highlight the correct answer. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086951 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRIMING A PERSON - The present invention relates to healthy lifestyle management. In particular to a device for priming a person ( | 2015-03-26 |
20150086952 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING A BEHAVIOR CHANGE OF A PERSON - The present invention relates to healthy lifestyle management. In particular to a device for supporting a behavior change of a person ( | 2015-03-26 |
20150086953 | SKILL BUILDING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A system and method of use directed to a skill building system is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention relates to a system and method of use for a skill building system which can be utilized by coaches, teachers, and/or instructors in teaching, developing, coaching, and/or monitoring athletes' and/or students' skills either in an individual setting, a group setting, or they could practice on their own. In one embodiment, the system is comprised of a main server and a client input and output device. Whereas, the main server is configured to store and manage the data files and elements for the system and whereas the main server is communicatively coupled to the client input and output device. In another embodiment, the client input and output device is configured to run a client application, which allows a coach, teacher, and/or instructor to develop skills of a student through the system. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086954 | Adding Sounds to Simulated Ultrasound Examinations - A system for performing audio-enhanced, simulated ultrasound examinations may generally include an ultrasound simulation device having at least one processor and associated memory. The memory may store pre-recorded audio-enhanced ultrasound data for at least one internal organ. The audio-enhanced ultrasound data may include a moving ultrasound image of the at least one internal organ along with synced audio data associated with auscultatory sounds generated by the at least one internal organ depicted within the moving ultrasound image. In addition, the system may include a display and a speaker coupled to the ultrasound simulation device. The display may be configured to display the moving ultrasound image as a trainee is performing the simulated ultrasound examination. The speaker may be configured to broadcast the synced audio data simultaneously with the display of the moving ultrasound image. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086955 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING SURGICAL TECHNIQUES - A system for assessing performance of a procedure comprises a tissue model or a tool comprising assessment indicators applied thereto, one or more image-capturing devices for capturing one or more assessment images of the assessment indicators while or after a user performs the medical procedure, and a processor configured to analyze the assessment indicators in the one or more assessment images and provide feedback to the user. A system can also comprise a tissue model, one or more image-capturing devices each configured to capture one or more images of the tissue model, and a processor configured to analyze the one or more images from the one or more image-capturing devices to determine a deformation of the tissue model and determine a force exerted on the tissue model based on the determined deformation of the tissue model. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086956 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CO-REGISTRATION AND NAVIGATION OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL ULTRASOUND AND ALTERNATIVE RADIOGRAPHIC DATA SETS - A co-registration and navigations system in which 3D and/or 2D ultrasound images are displayed alongside virtual images of a patient and/or CT or MRI scans, or other similar imaging techniques used in the medical field. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086957 | ADJUSTABLE FRICTION JOINT ASSEMBLY FOR CRASH TEST DUMMY - An adjustable friction joint assembly for a crash test dummy includes a first joint member for connection to a first member of the crash test dummy and a second joint member for connection to a second member of the crash test dummy. The adjustable friction joint assembly also includes a shaft operatively connected to the first joint member and the second joint member to allow rotation therebetween. The adjustable friction joint assembly further includes an adjustable friction assembly operatively connected to the shaft and operatively cooperating with the first joint member and the second joint member to adjust a friction tightness of the joint assembly. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086958 | MEDICAL TREATMENT SIMULATION DEVICES - Medical treatment simulation devices are disclosed. One medical treatment simulation device is configured to be secured to a subject and to cover at least a portion of a torso of the subject. The medical treatment simulation device includes a base member, a movable member, and at least one sensor. The movable member is movably coupled to the base member. The movable member is biased to be in a predetermined position relative to the base member. The sensor is configured to detect a movement of the movable member relative to the base member. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086959 | Ultrasound Loop Control - A method for conducting ultrasonography training using ultrasound loop control may generally include providing for display a moving ultrasound image of an internal body part, wherein the moving ultrasound image is associated with an image frame loop including a plurality of individual image frames. The method may also include receiving an initial input from a user associated with stopping the moving ultrasound image at a current image frame of the image frame loop, receiving a second input associated with cycling forward or backwards through the image frame loop in order to provide additional image frames of the image frame loop for display to the user and receiving a third input associated with a submission of one of the image frames as a selected image frame. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086960 | GUIDING CONSTRUCTION AND VALIDATION OF ASSESSMENT ITEMS - A method for guiding a user in a construction of an assessment item includes identifying a requirement of the assessment item, filtering a plurality of documents in accordance with the requirement to produce a set of relevant documents, presenting a workflow for use in constructing the assessment item, wherein the workflow is based on the set of relevant documents, and presenting a set of questions for use in validating, by the user, that a proposed assessment item meets the requirement. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086961 | E-learning system and method therefor - An e-learning method is provided with allowing a teacher to use remote data processing device to communicate with users over the Internet; allowing the teacher and the users to access an online teaching database over the Internet by using the remote data processing device respectively wherein the online teaching database includes a curriculum server, an examination server, a user records server, and an academic server; allowing the teacher to access the curriculum server by using the remote data processing device; allowing the teacher to access a curriculum or a video from the curriculum server for teaching; allowing the users to access the curriculum server by using the remote data processing device; allowing the users to download the curriculum or the video; allowing the teacher to communicate with the users; and allowing the teacher to designate a user to access the examination server by using the remote data processing device. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086962 | Methods and Systems for Testing and Correcting - A computer-implemented method comprises receiving a data-input representative for a question/answer combination having an inherent question type, and, for processing the data input representative for a question/answer combination. The method includes identifying for the data-input, a set of data building blocks representative for the question/answer combination. The data building blocks are hierarchically structured according to a predetermined data structure irrespective of the inherent question type of the question/answer combination. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086963 | AUDIO DEMONSTRATION KIT - An audio demonstration kit encourages understanding of audio concepts by enabling children to construct and study speaker performance. In a particular embodiment, the audio demonstration kit includes a paper speaker and instructions. The paper speaker includes a backplate, a suspension, and a diaphragm cut from a single sheet of paper. The demonstration kit may feature an amplifier that is configurable to accommodate various hardware additions as a child is ready for more progressively challenging construction. For example, the amplifier of an embodiment allows single and dual mode operation, as well as drives a rotary motor and is coordinated with a strobe light. The amplifier of an embodiment is synchronized with the strobe light and a moveable platform to create the impression of that jiggling figures attached to the table are dancing. Interfaces with smart phone, recording, and other technologies further enhances and encourages the learning experience. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086964 | AUDIO DEMONSTRATION KIT - An audio demonstration kit encourages understanding of audio concepts by enabling children to construct and study speaker performance. In a particular example, the audio demonstration kit includes a paper speaker and instructions. The paper speaker includes a backplate, a suspension, and a diaphragm cut from a single sheet of paper. The demonstration kit may feature an amplifier that is configurable to accommodate various hardware additions as a child is ready for more progressively challenging construction. For example, the amplifier of an example allows single and dual mode operation, as well as drives a rotary motor and is coordinated with a strobe light. The amplifier of an example is synchronized with the strobe light and a moveable platform to create the impression of that jiggling figures attached to the table are dancing. Interfaces with smart phone, recording, and other technologies further enhances and encourages the learning experience. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086965 | Audio Demonstration Kit - An audio demonstration kit encourages understanding of audio concepts by enabling children to construct and study speaker performance. In a particular example, the audio demonstration kit includes a paper speaker and instructions. The paper speaker includes a backplate, a suspension, and a diaphragm cut from a single sheet of paper. The demonstration kit may feature an amplifier that is configurable to accommodate various hardware additions as a child is ready for more progressively challenging construction. For example, the amplifier of an example allows single and dual mode operation, as well as drives a rotary motor and is coordinated with a strobe light. The amplifier of an example is synchronized with the strobe light and a moveable platform to create the impression of that jiggling figures attached to the table are dancing. Interfaces with smart phone, recording, and other technologies further enhances and encourages the learning experience. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086966 | Audio Demonstration Kit - An audio demonstration kit encourages understanding of audio concepts by enabling children to construct and study speaker performance. In a particular example, the audio demonstration kit includes a paper speaker and instructions. The paper speaker includes a backplate, a suspension, and a diaphragm cut from a single sheet of paper. The demonstration kit may feature an amplifier that is configurable to accommodate various hardware additions as a child is ready for more progressively challenging construction. For example, the amplifier of an example allows single and dual mode operation, as well as drives a rotary motor and is coordinated with a strobe light. The amplifier of an example is synchronized with the strobe light and a moveable platform to create the impression of that jiggling figures attached to the table are dancing. Interfaces with smart phone, recording, and other technologies further enhances and encourages the learning experience. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086967 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Predetermined Slice Thicknesses of Deli Products - A unique and carefully devised method and apparatus for defining, visualizing, and reproducing predetermined slice thicknesses of deli products makes it possible for deli personnel to fulfill a customer's request without iterative feedback from the customer. This is beneficial to both the customer and deli personnel—eliminating ambiguity, aggravation, wasted product, wasted time, and wasted energy. This is accomplished by first defining ambiguous terms such as “thin”, “medium”, and “thick”, in terms of quantifiable dimensions. Samples of these predetermined thickness are then available to be viewed by the customer. Finally, slices are reproduced in accordance with the samples by correlating the thickness adjustment setting on a particular deli slicer necessary to produce a particular slice thickness. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086968 | Education carrell for instruction and testing environments - An education carrel for instruction and testing environments. The carrel includes a non-transparent first panel, a second non-transparent panel, a first-and-second panel retention member, a non-transparent privacy panel, and a non-transparent privacy panel retention member which detachably engages the aforementioned components. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086969 | TREATMENT OF TRANSFUSION BLOOD - Blood is treated externally to a human or animal body, the blood having been extracted from a first human or animal body for delivery to a second human or animal body. The temperature and/or composition of the blood are controlled. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086970 | Whole Blood Analytic Device And Method Therefor - Devices and methods are presented in which a plasma separation device with a first and second portion separates a blood containing fluid. Most preferably, the first portion produces a cell fraction and a plasma fraction, and the second portion captures the plasma fraction. A first actuator then fluidly isolates a portion of the plasma fraction within the second portion, and a second actuator moves the isolated portion of the plasma fraction from the second portion. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086971 | AUTOMATED SELECTION OF MICROORGANISMS AND IDENTIFICATION USING MALDI - A method and apparatus for locating and selecting a colony of microorganisms on a culture dish and identifying microorganisms in said selected colony using MALDI. The method comprises the automated steps of locating and selecting a colony of microorganisms on a culture dish; obtaining a sample of said selected colony of microorganisms; depositing at least some of said sample of said selected colony of microorganisms on a target plate; and transferring said target plate with said sample in an apparatus for performing MALDI for identification of said sample of said selected colony of microorganisms. A sample of a colony of microorganisms is automatically deposited on a depositing spot such that the sample covers at most approximately half of said one of the depositing spots of the target plate. A suspension of a sample of microorganisms is automatically prepared by automatically picking the sample with a picking tool and submerging the picking tool with said sample in a suspension, after which the picking tool is vibrated in vertical sense only to release the sample from the picking tool. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086972 | MOLECULAR DETECTION ASSAY - A molecular detection assay including treating a biological sample directly with a bisulphite agent under conditions that allow cell disruption and nucleic acid treatment; removing the bisulphite agent from the treated sample; and detecting a target nucleic acid in the treated sample. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086973 | MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY AGAINST DUCK TEMBUSU VIRUS, HYBRIDOMA CELL LINE AND APPLICATION THEREOF - A monoclonal antibody against the Duck Tembusu virus and a hybridoma cell line secreting the monoclonal antibody, a reagent kit and method for detecting a Duck Tembusu virus antibody, and application of the monoclonal antibody in preparing products for diagnosing the Duck Tembusu virus disease. The monoclonal antibody may bind specifically to E protein of Duck Tembusu virus and has an activity of neutralizing Duck Tembusu virus. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086974 | IMMUNOCHROMATOGRAPHIC TEST STRIP AND DETECTION METHOD USING IMMUNOCHROMATOGRAPHY FOR DETECTING TARGET IN RED BLOOD CELL-CONTAINING SAMPLE - A problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an immunochromatographic test strip and a detection method using immunochromatography avoiding aggregation of colloidal gold conjugates while red blood cells in whole blood are agglutinated and then separated and removed in the case of using polybrene as a blood-agglutinating agent and the colloidal gold conjugates as a detection reagent. To solve the problem, the present inventers reviewed a past reagent configuration itself from a completely different viewpoint rather than selecting type and amount of polyanions and, as a result of extensive study on each element, the inventers surprisingly found that aggregation of colloidal gold can be suppressed by using a certain buffer solution without using neutralization by polyanions. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086975 | IMMUNOLOGICAL ANALYSIS METHOD AND REAGENT - Disclosed are an immunoassay method which can measure an antigen with high sensitivity and accuracy; and a reagent therefor. In the immunoassay method, an antigen-antibody reaction and/or a measurement is(are) carried out in the presence of a polycarboxylic acid type surfactant. The immunoassay reagent for use in the method is characterized by comprising the polycarboxylic acid type surfactant. By employing such a simple means that the polycarboxylic acid type surfactant is allowed to be present in the reaction and/or measurement system, non-specific reactions can be suppressed effectively even in a highly sensitive immunoassay, and an antigen can be measured accurately and specificity can be improved in the immunoassay. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086976 | SELF-CATALYTIC REACTION BASED ASSAY - A method for determining the presence or concentration of an analyte in a sample is described, including the steps of associating an initiator with the analyte to form an analyte associated initiator, contacting the analyte associated initiator with a reagent adapted to undergo a self-catalytic reaction which produces a product, and obtaining an observation or measurement corresponding to a change in the amount of the product. Kits and additional methods related to analyte detection are also described. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086977 | GRAPHENE COMPOSITION, METHOD OF FORMING A GRAPHENE COMPOSITION AND SENSOR SYSTEM COMPRISING A GRAPHENE COMPOSITION - A device including a composition formed by oxidation of graphene oxide to form holey graphene oxide having defects therein and reduction of the holey graphene oxide. A composition includes graphene oxide sheets including holes therein formed by oxidation to form a network of interconnected graphene oxide nanoribbons. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086978 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR THE DETECTION OF DENGUE VIRUS INFECTION - The present invention provides monoclonal antibodies that are specific for the Dengue non-structural glycoprotein NS1 in monomeric and/or oligomeric (primarily dimeric) form, together with methods, including ELISA and lateral flow assays, that employ the disclosed antibodies for the early detection of Dengue virus infection. Diagnostic kits for the detection of Dengue infection are also provided, such kits including the disclosed monoclonal and/or polyclonal antibodies. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086979 | Method for Detecting Single Molecules in Living Cells and System for Use - The present invention relates in a first aspect to a method for detecting single molecules in living cells based on tracking single molecules labelled with SWNTs (Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube). In a further aspect, the present invention provides a kit comprising at least a SWNT for use in time resolved determination of single molecules in living cells as well as to a system for detecting the presence, in particular, the trajectories of single cells in living cells. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086980 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING STREPTAVIDIN - The present invention provides a novel sensor for detecting streptavidin (SA). The nucleic acid sensor for analyzing SA of the present invention includes the following nucleic acid element that includes a catalyst nucleic acid molecule (D) that exerts a catalytic function and a binding nucleic acid molecule (A) that binds to SA. The nucleic acid element is a double-stranded nucleic acid element including a first strand and a second strand. The first strand (ss1) includes the binding nucleic acid molecule (A), a loop-forming sequence (L1), and the catalyst nucleic acid molecule (D) linked in this order. The second strand (ss2) includes a stem-forming sequence (S | 2015-03-26 |
20150086981 | NUCLEOSIDE-TRIPHOSPHATE CONJUGATE AND METHODS FOR THE USE THEREOF - The invention relates to a novel method for the enzymatic marking of nucleic acid chains (target sequences) with nucleotide conjugates. Under reaction conditions, said nucleotide conjugates are able to bind to a target sequence, and can be incorporated into the complementary growing strand by way of a polymerase. The nucleotide conjugates can be used for sequencing nucleic acid chains. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086982 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AND DISCRIMINATING BETWEEN YEAST OR MOLD - The invention features compositions, methods, and kits for detecting and distinguishing between yeast or mold in a sample suspected of being contaminated with yeast or mold. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086983 | METHOD OF USING MICROFLUIDIC CHIP FOR NUCLEIC ACID HYBRIDIZATION - The present invention relates to method of using a microfluidic chip for rapid nucleic acid hybridization, comprising: activating a porous substrate with positive charges; injecting a mixed solution of a test nucleic acid and a nucleic acid probe into the microfluidic chip for maintaining the test nucleic acid hybridized to the nucleic acid probe being absorbed to the periphery of the substrate; continuously washing the microfluidic chip with an anionic surfactant; and detecting the hybridization signals on the substrate after washing for a predetermined time; wherein the activation of the substrate with positive charges allows the test nucleic acid hybridized to the nucleic acid probe to form a micelle during washing and the diffusion of such from the periphery toward the center of the substrate to accelerate. Thus, it is possible to accomplish detection in a very short time for application of specific DNA complementary hybridization. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086984 | DETECTION OF TARGET NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCES BY PTO CLEAVAGE AND EXTENSION ASSAY - The present invention relates to the detection of a target nucleic acid sequence by a PTOCE (PTO Cleavage and Extension) assay. The present invention detects a target nucleic acid sequence in which the PTO (Probing and Tagging Oligonucleotide) hybridized with the target nucleic acid sequence is cleaved to release a fragment and the fragment is hybridized with the CTO (Capturing and Templating Oligonucleotide) to form an extended duplex, followed by detecting the presence of the extended duplex. The extended duplex provides signals (generation, increase, extinguishment or decrease of signals) from labels indicating the presence of the extended duplex and has adjustable T | 2015-03-26 |
20150086985 | CELLULAR UPTAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS - Aspects of the invention relate to novel methods and compositions for assessing the level of cellular uptake of a nanoparticle construct, assessing the level of target binding of a nanoparticle construct and assessing the levels of RNAs and proteins in a given cell. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086986 | METHOD TO PREDICT THE PRESENCE OF INFLAMMATION OR ITACONIC ACID, IRG1 AND/OR PROTEIN IRG1 IN A SUBJECT AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR TREATING OR PREVENTING INFLAMMATION - The present invention is directed to in vitro methods to predict the presence of inflammation, gene IRG1 or protein encoded by IRG1 in a subject by determining presence of itaconic acid in a biological sample isolated from the subject. The invention is also directed to methods to predict the ability of a subject to produce itaconic acid under inflammation by determining the presence IRG1 in a biological sample. The invention is also related to pharmaceutical composition to initiate production of itaconic acid in a subject for preventing or treating inflammation, or bacterial infection. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086987 | REAL-TIME PCR FOR THE DETECTION OF PATHOGENS - Disclosed herein are methods for detecting presence of one or more of | 2015-03-26 |
20150086988 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF SELECTIVE NUCLEIC ACID ISOLATION - The invention relates to methods for isolating and/or identifying nucleic acids. The invention also provides kits for isolating and/or identifying nucleic acids. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086989 | METHODS AND NUCLEIC ACIDS FOR ANALYSES OF CELLULAR PROLIFERATIVE DISORDERS - Aspects of the invention provide methods, nucleic acids and kits for detecting, or for detecting and distinguishing between or among liver cell proliferative disorders or for detecting, or for detecting and distinguishing between or among colorectal cell proliferative disorders. Particular aspects disclose and provide genomic sequences the methylation patterns of which have substantial utility for the improved detection of and differentiation between said class of disorders, thereby enabling the improved diagnosis and treatment of patients. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086990 | DETECTION OF BACTERIAL (MOLLICUTES) CONTAMINATION - The present disclosure provides a method and system for the PCR amplification of a target sequence which suppresses non-specific amplification products. The disclosure concerns the use of a primer pair optimized to amplify a nucleic acid of a contaminant in the background of genomic DNA of a first organism. When DNA from a second organism suspected for comprising the contaminant is subjected to the same PCR-based amplification reaction, detection sensitivity and specificity of the contaminant is enhanced when an amount of genomic DNA of the first organism is present in the amplification reaction. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086991 | USES OF ANTI-CD40 ANTIBODIES - Methods for treating a human patient for a cancer or pre-malignant condition that is associated with CD40-expressing cells are provided, where the human patient is heterozygous or homozygous for FcγRIIIa-158F (genotype V/F or F/F). Also provided are methods of inhibiting antibody production by B cells in a human patient who is heterozygous or homozygous for FcγRIIIa-158F (genotype V/F or F/F). The methods comprise administering to the human patient a therapeutically or prophylactically effective amount of an anti-CD40 antibody. Methods and kits for identifying a human patient with a cancer or pre-malignant condition that is treatable with an anti-CD40 antibody and which is refractory to treatment with rituximab (Rituxan®), as well as methods and kits for selecting an antibody therapy for treatment of a human patient having a cancer or pre-malignant condition that is refractory to treatment with rituximab (Rituxan®), are also provided. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086992 | MICROCHIP FOR NUCLEIC ACID ANALYSIS - There is provided a microchip including a reaction region and a detection region connected to the reaction region by a flow passage, the detection region including copper. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086993 | MICROFLUIDIC THREE-DIMENSIONAL OSTEOCYTE NETWORK RECONSTRUCTED WITH MICROBEADS AS SCAFFOLD - A bed of microbeads is used as a foundation for reconstructing a three-dimensional osteocyte network by culturing osteocytes within the bed. The osteocytes are cultured such that they form a network among the microbeads that is capable of simulating the osteocyte network of natural bone. The osteocytes are cultured in a microfluidic device adapted for the purpose. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086994 | FIELD-SWITCH SEQUENCING - The present invention provides novel compositions, methods and apparatus for DNA sequencing that can be performed, e.g., in a two-electrode chamber. The present invention also provides a method for sequencing a nucleic acid comprising immobilizing a plurality of complexes comprising a target nucleic acid, a primer nucleic acid, and a polymerase onto a surface, contacting the surface with a plurality of charged particles comprising a nucleotide phosphate by applying an electric field, reversing the electric field to transport unbound charged particles away from the surface, and detecting the incorporation of a nucleotide phosphate into a single molecule of the primer nucleic acid. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086995 | METHOD FOR DETECTION OF MICROORGANISM AND KIT FOR DETECTION OF MICROORGANISM - Live cells of a microorganism in a test sample are detected by the following steps:
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20150086996 | APTAMERS AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS FOR DETECTING THE EGF RECEPTOR - The present invention provides aptamers that specifically bind to the EGF receptor in a sample, and diagnostic and analytical methods using those aptamers. In some embodiments, the aptamers include a 3′ cap. In some embodiments, the 3′ cap is an inverted deoxythymidine. In some embodiments the aptamers include a spacer and at least one moiety selected from the group consisting of binding pair member and a detectable label, wherein the spacer is attached to the 5′-end of the aptamer and the moiety is attached the 5′ end of the spacer. In some embodiments the spacer is hexaethylene glycol. In some embodiments, the binding pair member biotin. In some embodiments the detectable label is a fluorophore. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086997 | SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES - Systems and methods for analysis of samples, and in certain embodiments, microfluidic sample analyzers configured to receive a cassette containing a sample therein to perform an analysis of the sample are described. The microfluidic sample analyzers may be used to control fluid flow, mixing, and sample analysis in a variety of microfluidic systems such as microfluidic point-of-care diagnostic platforms. Advantageously, the microfluidic sample analyzers may be, in some embodiments, inexpensive, reduced in size compared to conventional bench top systems, and simple to use. Cassettes that can operate with the sample analyzers are also described. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086998 | VALUE-ASSIGNED SOLUTIONS OF LIPOPROTEIN-ASSOCIATED PHOSPHOLIPASE A2 HAVING A LONG SHELF-LIFE - Value-assigned solutions having predetermined concentrations of recombinant Lp-PLA2 are described herein. In particular, described herein are solutions of rLp-PLA2 that are stable for an extended period of time. Kits and assays include these calibration solutions, as well as methods of making and using them are described. | 2015-03-26 |
20150086999 | LONG SHELF-LIFE KITS AND METHODS FOR STANDARDIZING, VERIFYING, CALIBRATING OR RECALIBRATING DETECTION OF LIPOPROTEIN-ASSOCIATED PHOSPHOLIPASE A2 - Long shelf-life kits, value-assigned solutions, and methods for standardizing, verifying, calibrating or recalibrating detection of lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 having using them are described herein. In particular, described herein are methods of using solutions of rLp-PLA2 that are stable for an extended period of time to standardize, verify, calibrate or recalibrate assays for Lp-PLA2. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087000 | DIAGNOSTIC KITS TO DETECT SP22 AND SP22 ANTIBODIES - Oral, topical and injectable contraceptives, which are based on sperm protein 22 kDa (SP22) polypeptides and antibodies and infertility diagnostics and kits are provided. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087001 | METHODS FOR PHENOTYPING OF INTACT WHOLE TISSUES - In various embodiments, the present application teaches methods and compositions for tissue clearing in which whole organs and bodies are rendered macromolecule-permeable and optically-transparent, thereby exposing their cellular structure with intact connectivity. In some embodiments, the present application teaches PACT, a protocol for passive tissue clearing and immunostaining of intact organs. In other embodiments, the present application teaches RIMS, a refractive index matching media for imaging thick tissue. In yet other embodiments, the application teaches PARS, a method for whole-body clearing and immunolabeling. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087002 | METHODS AND KITS FOR DETECTION OF O-GLCNAC AND N-GLCNAC MODIFICATION OF PEPTIDES AND PROTEINS - Methods and kits for detecting the presence of GlcNAc modification of a peptide or protein. The steps of detection may include combining the peptide or protein with PAP | 2015-03-26 |
20150087003 | METHOD FOR OBTAINING PEPTIDES - The present invention relates to a method of obtaining peptides from procaryotic and/or eucaryotic cells. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087004 | Microfabricated 3D Cell Culture System - Device for 3D cell culture using an extracellular matrix including a substrate having at least one interior chamber, at least one opening providing access to the interior chamber for introduction of an extracellular matrix, and at least one channel disposed through at least a portion of the extra cellular matrix. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087005 | Phosphorothioate Oligonucleotide-Labeling of White Blood Cells - The present invention provides labeling and capture reagents that comprise phosphorothioate oligonucleotides ODN). The PS-ODN bind to all white blood cells (leukocytes) in an indiscriminative fashion and enable the labeling, capture, or concentration of leukocytes in a manner that preserves the antigenic integrity of the cells. Methods for the use of phosphorothioate oligonucleotides are provided. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087006 | CELLULAR CIS-CO-CULTURE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The invention relates to systems and methods for studying patient cancer samples in cis-co-culture. For example, the invention provide systems and methods for testing therapeutic agents in vitro in an environment that simulates an in vivo environment to identify agents that are therapeutically effective for the patient. | 2015-03-26 |
20150087007 | MICROFLUIDIC ELECTROCAGE DEVICE AND CELL MEDIUM FOR TRAPPING AND ROTATING CELLS FOR LIVE-CELL COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CT) - A microfluidic device useable for performing live cell computed tomography imaging is fabricated with a cover portion including a first wafer with at least one metal patterned thereon, a base portion including a second wafer with at least one metal patterned thereon and negative photoresist defining recesses therein, and a diffusive bonding layer including a negative photoresist arranged to join the cover portion and the base portion. A composition useful in live cell computer topography includes a long-chain polysaccharide at a concentration of from about 0.01% to about 10.0% in cell culture medium for supporting cell life while enabling cell rotation rate to be slowed to a speed commensurate with low light level imaging. | 2015-03-26 |