15th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 32 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130089824 | Heating And Cleaning Apparatus For Surface Treatment - A heat gun for cleaning and heat treating surfaces uses a lightweight jet engine to generate a hot blast of exhaust, with aggregate injectors in an engine jacket arranged over the jet engine admixing a cleaning medium with the hot exhaust. The cleaning medium admitted into the hot exhaust jet is discharged through an exhaust nozzle 1 directed at the item to be treated. The engine is controlled electronically and advanced on a lightweight frame | 2013-04-11 |
20130089825 | SWIRL COMBUSTION AIR FUEL TORCH - A torch is provided having a tube having an inside diameter, a body and an orifice tip having a bore, where the diameter of the bore of the orifice tip and the inside diameter of the tube have a particular ratio based upon the type of fuel used for the operation. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089826 | TUBULAR BURNER - A tubular burner includes a mixing tube and a flame hole member having a plurality of flame holes. The flame hole member is made of a sheet metal plate and has: a circular disk part having the plurality of flame holes formed therein; and a fitting tubular member which is elongated backward from a periphery of the circular disk part and is adapted to be fitted into an inner circumference at the front end region of the mixing tube. A clearance-generating section is formed at a front of the fitting tubular member so as to generate an annular clearance between the clearance-generating section and the inner circumference at the front end region of the mixing tube. A plurality of flame retention holes are formed in the clearance-generating section at a circumferential distance from one another. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089827 | Methods For Manufacturing A Regenerated Tooth Unit - A method for manufacturing a regenerated tooth unit comprising a step of disposing and culturing a regenerated tooth germ inside a spacer in vivo in the body of a mammal is provided, wherein said spacer is configured so as to enable prevention of said regenerated tooth germ being extended to more than the maximum tolerance; and configured such that the regenerated tooth germ disposed inside is communicatable with the exterior of the spacer. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089828 | AUTOMATIC PLACEMENT OF PRECISION CUTS - An orthodontic positioning device and methods for making an orthodontic positioning device including a first patient removable orthodontic tooth positioning appliance having teeth receiving cavities shaped to receive and apply a resilient positioning force to a patient's teeth provided in one of an upper jaw and a lower jaw. The first appliance includes a hook configured to receive an orthodontic elastic band. The orthodontic positioning device also includes a second patient removable orthodontic tooth positioning appliance having teeth receiving cavities shaped to receive and apply a resilient positioning force to a patient's teeth provided in the other of the upper jaw and the lower jaw. The second appliance includes a cutout operable to expose an orthodontic elastic band receiving member. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089829 | Light Diluting Toothbrush Bristles - A tissue treatment device is disclosed. A tissue treatment device includes a bristle having a longitudinal axis, where the bristle is configured to emit a peak concentration of electromagnetic radiation along a direction that is not parallel to the longitudinal axis. The tissue treatment device also includes a brush head for holding the bristle, where the bristle projects outwardly from the brush head and is configured to brush a surface. The tissue treatment device further includes an electromagnetic energy source optically coupled to the bristle. The bristle is a waveguide that is configured to receive electromagnetic radiation from the electromagnetic energy source at a coupling point and to emit the received electromagnetic radiation at a tip. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089830 | THERMAL TESTER FOR DENTAL CLINIC - Disclosed is a thermal tester for a dental clinic for accurately measuring dental pulp thermal sensitivity by rapidly delivering heat at a predetermined temperature to a tooth. The thermal tester for a dental clinic of the present invention comprises: a tester body having on one side a protruding heat transfer terminal provided with a contact surface that comes into contact with the tooth; and a heating unit for heating the heat transfer terminal, wherein the heating unit includes a first heating element and a second heating element, which, in a mutually electrically insulated state, penetrate the inside of the tester body, and extend to the heat transfer terminal, wherein the respective end portions of the first and second heating elements, which face the contact surface of the heat transfer terminal, closely contact each other to generate thermoelectricity. Accordingly, the present invention as configured above improves treatability by effectively controlling the generated heat and accurately measuring dental pulp thermal sensitivity. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089831 | Perio-Implant Ridge Probe - The invention is a tool that can measure an edentulous ridge and properly locate and or verify new planned dental implant positions. Due to the innovative design of the offset or curved shanks, the invention allows proper positioning of the Perio-Implant Ridge Probe instrument against existing teeth or implants while measuring an edentulous ridge. The invention consists of five separate design types of Perio-Implant Ridge Probes. Each type is an independent instrument with a variation in the design at the working end. The design innovation is in the design of the shank, the ridge probe, and the design of the double ended instruments. The ridge probe is calibrated with millimeter markings and colored bands delineating potential implant locations. The offset shank type design provides for measurements to be attained from either end of the ridge probe. The double ended instruments provide for improved instrument utility. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089832 | NOZZLE SEPARATING STRUCTURE OF ORAL IRRIGATOR - A structure for separating a discharge nozzle of an oral irrigator includes a first discharge path formed in one side of the irrigator body, a water pressure control lever rotatably arranged above the first discharge path and having a second discharge path in the other side of the irrigator body, a release button section provided on an upper portion of the water pressure control lever and into which the discharge nozzle is inserted and engaged, and configured, when pushed, to be bent so as to release the engaged discharge nozzle, and a locking section provided in the release button section and water pressure control lever to control a pushing operation of the release button section depending upon whether the first discharge path is open or blocked. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089833 | DENTAL TOOL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A dental tool includes a work area which is covered with abrasive particles, wherein the abrasive particles are embedded at least in part in a support layer formed galvanically on a surface of the work area, and wherein at least one cover layer which at least partly encloses the abrasive particles is arranged on the support layer, and to a method for producing the dental tool. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089834 | CONDENSING SKELETAL IMPLANT THAT FACILITATE INSERTIONS - A dental implant that facilitates insertion includes a body having a coronal end and an apical end opposite the coronal end. An implant-prosthetic interface region is provided adjacent the coronal end. A tapered region is adjacent the apical end. A variable profile helical thread extends along the tapered region. The thread becomes broader in the apical-coronal direction and higher in the coronal-apical direction. The threads include an apical side, a coronal side and a lateral edge connecting them. The variable profile thread includes an expanding length of the lateral edge while the distance of the lateral edge from the base is reduced in the direction of the coronal end. The implant also has a gradual compressing tapered core, a self drilling apical end with a spiral tap, and a coronal end with and inverse tapering. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089835 | Dental Implant Utilizing a Polymeric Post - The present invention is a dental implant utilizing a polymeric dental post. The actual prosthetic portion of the implant may also be manufactured from a polymer. Various post designs are disclosed for setting and securing the post in a patient's jaw. Numerous polymers are disclosed and may be blended to achieve desired characteristics for both the post and prosthetic. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089836 | MOUTHPIECE FOR CLEANING TEETH WITH A MECHANICAL DRIVE TRAIN - The mouthpiece appliance includes an assembly for receiving teeth ( | 2013-04-11 |
20130089837 | CUSTOM HEALING CAP FOR DENTAL IMPLANTOLOGY AND METHOD FOR DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING THEREOF - A computer based method is used to design a healing cap of an implant. The method is based on a 3D computer plan of the implant comprising digital representations of positions of implants in the mouth of the patient. The method comprises loading the 3D implant plan into a computer and combining the 3D implant plan with information about a prosthetic setup. The method determines a marginal edge of a healing cap of an implant based on a 3D representation of the existing patient anatomy, the 3D implant plan and the prosthetic set-up. The healing cap is then manufactured to the custom design. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089838 | Food safety and risk analyzer - Disclosed is a system and methods for gathering, analyzing, querying, and providing food safety and risk profile information to end-users via a central or distributed database across a variety of communications modes. It is a computer based system providing the ability for the user to remotely query the database of food safety information and deliver a risk profile and analysis of the food items to the user via a mobile handset such as a Smartphone, Digital Personal Assistant (PDA), tablet, or computer. The database content on food safety is developed through intelligence gathering around the world, historical analysis of food borne pathogen and illness cases and their origins and provenance, and criteria and analytic processes to characterize and rate food risk. The invention also includes analytic techniques to derive predictive indicators of potential food safety threats and risks, and techniques for gathering and analyzing historical query information for system learning. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089839 | CORPORATE TRAINING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The disclosed embodiments include a system and method for improving corporate employee work performance. The disclosed embodiments provide an innovative approach to optimizing the talent and resources within an organization including, but not limited to, an individual employee, teams of employees, and to executives within the organization. Through the application of a multivariate model based on physiological, affective, and behavioral systems, the disclosed embodiments attempt to improve an employee's vitality, vibrancy, wellness, and overall work performance. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089840 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTING AND ALTERING A TRAINING SESSION - The disclosed embodiments include a system and method for improving corporate employee work performance. The disclosed embodiments provide an innovative approach to optimizing the talent and resources within an organization including, but not limited to, an individual employee, teams of employees, and to executives within the organization. Through the application of a multivariate model based on physiological, affective, and behavioral systems, the disclosed embodiments attempt to improve an employee's vitality, vibrancy, wellness, and overall work performance. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089841 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT USING A COMPUTING DEVICE - A system and method for facilitating personal development using a computing device. The method includes generating a machine-readable foundation profile by performing sub-steps including querying a user through a user interface module and providing a user access to an education module and a discovery module. The sub-steps include storing answers to queries in association with a user. The method also includes guiding a user through a process of issue resolution by querying a user in regards to a specific situation and teaching a user in regards to taking responsibility for their feelings and/or behavior. The sub-steps include teaching a user about having an intent to learn and managing an inner guidance dialogue within the user. The method further includes facilitating a user taking action by displaying an intended action from the action profile, and teaching the user how to productively take action and facilitating self-evaluation by the user. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089842 | EXERCISE SYSTEM - An example exercise apparatus includes a processor, a movable element, a panel including a display and at least one input device, and wireless communication circuitry configured to receive exercise program information and mental activity data. The processor is configured to use exercise program information to control a parameter associated with the movable element during use of the exercise apparatus and to control the display to display the mental activity data during the use of the exercise apparatus. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089843 | TRAINING MOTION WITH OBSERVATION-BASED FEEDBACK - A system and method for training a student to perform bodily movements are disclosed. A model example of a bodily motion is communicated to the student, typically via video display of a model video example of the bodily motion. The student practices the bodily motion, during which an electronic observation system observes the practice. Based on such observation, feedback is provided to the user, which may include affecting: (i) subsequent video displays relating to the bodily motions; (ii) sessions in which sensory stimulus perceivable by the user is suppressed to facilitate training; and (iii) practice sessions in which the student practices the bodily motion. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089844 | MOTION TRAINING USING BODY STIMULATIONS - A system and method for training a student to perform bodily movements are disclosed. For a bodily motion, a plurality of motion events are selected. Each is associated with and involves a particular body part. During a video display of a model example of the bodily motion, and for each motion event, the student's body is stimulated in a location that corresponds to the motion event and associated particular body part. The stimulations are timed to occur at the same time as the display of the associated motion events, in order to induced improved learning and practice of the bodily motion. Stimulations may be controlled in various ways during the display of the model example, or during (i) subsequent display sessions; (ii) sessions in which sensory stimulus perceivable by the user is suppressed to facilitate training; and (iii) sessions in which the student practices the bodily motion. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089845 | AUDIO LINKING OF MOTION TRAINING SESSIONS - A system and method for training a student to perform bodily movements are disclosed. A model video example of the bodily motion is displayed to the student, which is followed by a sensory-reduced session. During this session, sensory stimulus perceivable by the student is suppressed, to facilitate focus on, attention to, and cognitive absorption of the bodily motion. Audio content is played during the display and sensory-reduced session. The selection and playing of the audio content during the video display and sensory-reduced session are configured to induce the student to cognitively absorb the model video example. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089846 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND PRODUCTS ADAPTED TO PROVIDE PHYSICAL THERAPY - A process and computer program product involving a computer readable medium tangibly recording computer program logic to provide a physical therapy resource electronically to a patient remote from a physical therapy clinic, hospital, or the like. The computer program product includes code to present instructions for physical activity to the patient via a display, code to receive data from a user interface device, the data indicating movement of the patient, code to analyze the data from the user interface device to discern achievement within a physical therapy regimen, and code to select one or more subsequent exercises for the patient based at least in part on the analyzed data. Systems and related physical therapy products are also disclosed. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089847 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING eLEARNING SYSTEM DATA AND GENERATING RECOMMENDATIONS - According to one aspect, an online learning system comprising a processor adapted to provide a monitoring module, a recommendation module and a communication module. The monitoring module is operable to monitor system data about one or more components of the online learning environment wherein the system data is indicative of behavior of one or more users of the learning environment. The recommendation module is operable to determine whether the system data for a given component meets one or more defined thresholds, each threshold being indicative of undesirable behavior associated with that component, and if one of the given thresholds is met, determine at least one remedial action associated with that threshold which may be employed to address the undesirable behavior. The communication module is operable to communicate information about the at least one remedial action to at least one user. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089848 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING LEARNING COURSES VIA A SERVICE CENTER SUPPORTING A VARIETY OF PRODUCTS - A service center receives a request from a remote device for accessing a learning course describing operations of a product that has been registered with the service center. In response to the request, a media stream representing the learning course is transmitted to the remote device to allow a user of the remote device to navigate the learning course, without requiring the user to directly access a training facility of a product provider associated with the registered product. User interaction with the learning course is tracked and analyzed to generate an analysis result, where the analysis result is utilized to generate or identify a subsequent learning course specifically tailored to the user. The analysis result is transmitted to the product provider to allow the product provider for the purpose of determining customer satisfaction. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089849 | WIRELESS INTERNET CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT (WICE) - The Wireless Internet Classroom Environment (WICE) is a system comprising a Personal Computer and a number of tablet computers, plus the software programs that form tools that allow schools to fully digitalize their classrooms. This system can create a completely electronic and paperless learning environment which still incorporates the experience of face to face learning and hands-on activities. There are two software functions to the WICE. The teacher would install the “server” software on the Teacher-PC which has internet access and WiFi tethering capabilities. The students would install the “client” software on their Personal Digital Assistant (Student-PDA) devices, or tablet computers which have WiFi terminal capabilities. The Teacher-PC and Student-PDAs together form a wireless classroom learning environment where the teacher can deliver the class materials electronically while maintaining control and engagement of all students. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089850 | Method and Tool to Assess the Vitality of Technical Communities of Practice - A system and method is provided for assessing a technical community. A plurality of characteristics that each describe an aspect of the technical community may be retrieved. An interface that displays the plurality of characteristics as queries to be answered by a member of the technical community may be generated. An input for each characteristic may be received, wherein each input comprises a quantitative input that provides a qualitative opinion of the member of the technical community for a corresponding characteristic. A score based on at least one input may be generated. The score may provide the assessment of the technical community. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089851 | CORPORATE TRAINING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING WORKPLACE PERFORMANCE - The disclosed embodiments include a system and method for improving corporate employee work performance. The disclosed embodiments provide an innovative approach to optimizing the talent and resources within an organization including, but not limited to, an individual employee, teams of employees, and to executives within the organization. Through the application of a multivariate model based on physiological, affective, and behavioral systems, the disclosed embodiments attempt to improve an employee's vitality, vibrancy, wellness, and overall work performance. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089852 | Methods of Teaching and Learning Using Movement - Methods of teaching and learning use a multi-sensory approach where students physically move as they practice and learn the relationships of words, numbers, or any abstract concept. In some embodiments, methods include physical activity and imagination when practicing. In some embodiments, activity mats allow students to physically move as they learn the relationships of abstract concepts thus using more learning modalities (visual, auditory, motor, and kinesthetic) when practicing. Methods result in enthusiasm for the task of learning and practicing the abstract concept. Enthusiasm for the task leads to greater willingness to practice over and over again, thus leading to competence in learning, often at a younger age than conventionally expected. In some embodiments, the instructions are provided to the student by an automated device. In some embodiments, a GPS device provides the student with instructions associated with a specific display that the student has found. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089853 | FLUORESCENT DYES - Provided are various compounds comprising the formula | 2013-04-11 |
20130089854 | KIT FOR DOT IMMUNOGOLD DIRECTED FILTRATION ASSAY AND USE THEREOF - A kit for dot immunogold directed filtration assay including a dot immunogold directed filtration card, a detection probe labeled by nano colloidal gold or latex beads, a negative standard, a positive standard, and a cleaning solution. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089855 | METHOD OF CHARACTERIZING VASCULAR DISEASES - Embodiments of the invention relate generally to methods of diagnosing diseases and measuring homeostatic states. In particular, the methods described here are used to characterize RNA from vesicles for expression of disease related markers. Embodiments of the invention also relate generally to the characterization of RNA by using sensitive techniques such as PCR to internally sample organ health using whole blood. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089856 | METHOD FOR IN VITRO DETECTION OF ATAXIA TELANGIECTASIA HEALTHY CARRIERS AND RELATED KIT - The present invention concerns a method for in vitro detection of ataxia telangiectasia healthy carriers by determination of cell percentage wherein p53 is delocalized from centrosome during the mitosis. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089857 | METHOD FOR DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF SPECIFIC MICRO-ORGANISMS AND DEVICE FOR THE SAME - A method of testing for the presence of a preselected target nucleic acid, protein or antigen in a biological sample by exposing nucleic acids, proteins or antigens to a probe having a catalytic element and binding element. The catalytic element catalyses at least one reaction that results in a physical change such that identifiable elements provide an indication of the presence of the target. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089858 | MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTIC ASSAY DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - Lateral flow devices and methods of use for a molecular diagnostic assay are provided. The method is suitable for detection or monitoring of targets, including biological, chemical, and material targets that exist in very low concentrations in biological samples. The methods and devices of the present application are amenable to power source-free point of care testing. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089859 | COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND KITS TO DETECT ADENOVIRUS NUCLEIC ACIDS - The disclosed invention is related to methods, compositions, kits and isolated nucleic acid sequences for targeting Adenovirus nucleic acid. Compositions include amplification oligomers and/or detection probe oligomers. Kits and methods comprise at least one of these oligomers. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089860 | COMPARATIVE TRANSCRIPT ANALYSIS - One example embodiment includes a method of comparative transcript analysis. The method includes providing an antisense DNA probe. The method also includes linking a blocking adapter to the antisense DNA probe. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089861 | Detection of Immune Cells, In Particular T Cells Through DNA-Methylation Analysis of the Genes CCR6 and BLR1 - The present invention relates to a method, in particular an in vitro method, for identifying certain immune cells of a mammal, comprising analysing the methylation status of at least one CpG position in the gene CCR6 and/or BLR1 or an orthologous or paralogous gene thereof, and the use of DNA-methylation analysis of the genes of the proteins CCR6 and/or BLR1 for a detection and quality assurance and control of certain immune cells. In particular, the present invention relates to analysing the methylation status of at least one CpG position in the gene CCR6 in T cells. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a kit for performing the above methods, as well as to respective uses. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089862 | Genetic Lesion Associated With Cancer - The invention comprises methods for identifying mutations within the 3′UTR of genes that lead to increased risk or probability of developing cancer. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089863 | RISK CALCULATION FOR EVALUATION OF FETAL ANEUPLOIDY - The present invention provides processes for determining accurate risk probabilities for fetal aneuploidies. Specifically, the invention provides non-invasive evaluation of genomic variations through chromosome-selective sequencing and non-host fraction data analysis of maternal samples. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089864 | METHODS FOR CHARACTERIZING KIDNEY FUNCTION - Embodiments of the invention relate generally to methods of characterizing kidney function. In particular, several embodiments quantify kidney-associated marker RNA isolated from vesicles contained in patient urine samples. In some embodiments, the quantified RNA from urine vesicles is compared to a normal population and in some embodiments is compared to the patient to evaluate kidney function over time | 2013-04-11 |
20130089865 | THERMUS BROCKIANUS NUCLEIC ACID POLYMERASES - The invention provides nucleic acids and polypeptides for nucleic acid polymerases from a thermophilic organism, | 2013-04-11 |
20130089866 | Kit For Detection of Genes Targeted by MicroRNA, and Method For Detection of Genes Targeted by MicroRNA - Provided is a detection kit for detecting target genes of miRNA. Also provided is a method of detecting target genes of miRNA in a simple manner without the need for performing a transfection operation of a gene into cells via a vector. The detection kit is a detection kit for target genes of microRNA, including a cell extraction reagent, and a labeling reagent for microRNA or labeled microRNA, and further including a reaction reagent for the labeling substance for microRNA. mRNA corresponding to target genes of miRNA can be easily pulled down by producing a cell extract under mild conditions, adding labeled miRNA to the cell extract, and recovering the labeling substance. cDNA is produced from the pulled down mRNA to detect target genes of miRNA. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089867 | ISOFORMS OF THE HUMAN SST5 RECEPTOR ORIGINATED BY ALTERNATIVE SPLICING AND OLIGONUCLEOTIDE PAIRS TO DETECT THEM BY PCR - The present invention is referred to two human nucleic acids that comprise sequences encoding two new isoforms of the human somatostatin receptor type 5 originated by alternative splicing, named sst5B and sst5C, with possible involvement in tumor processes. In addition, the invention is referred to oligonucleotide pairs allowing their differential detection in several tissues using the PCR technique. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089868 | Assay for Detection of Transient Intracellular CA2+ - This invention relates to a simple end point assay for detection of transient intracellular Ca | 2013-04-11 |
20130089869 | Methods For and Uses of Mechanical Stiffness Profiling of Cancer Cells - Methods of predicting the invasiveness or metastatic potential of cancer cells are provided herein. Methods of screening for cancer cells or diagnosing cancer in a subject are also provided. Methods of screening for agents capable of reducing invasiveness or metastasis of cancer cells are also provided. All of the methods rely on analyzing the creep compliance or spring constant of cells. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089870 | METHOD FOR SELECTING HUMAN INDUCED PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS - The present invention provides a method for selecting human induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells which can be safely used for transplantation. That is, the present invention provides a method for selecting human iPS cells having reduced differentiation resistance, comprising the steps of: (1) inducing differentiation of human iPS cells; (2) detecting remaining undifferentiated cells after the step (1); and (3) selecting human iPS cells whose rate of remaining undifferentiated cells detected in step (2) is equivalent to or not more than that of control cells. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089871 | MARKER FOR DETECTION AND/OR DISCRIMINATION OF NON-ALCOHOLIC STEATOHEPATITIS, METHOD FOR DETECTION AND/OR DISCRIMINATION OF NON-ALCOHOLIC STEATOHEPATITIS, AND KIT FOR USE IN THE METHOD - The detection of a non-alcoholic steatohepatitis patient and the accurate discrimination between a normal person and a non-alcoholic steatohepatitis patient can be achieved by measuring alanine-glyoxylate amino transferase in a sample. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089872 | ANTI-HUMAN TROP-2 ANTIBODY HAVING ANTI-TUMOR ACTIVITY IN VIVO - The present invention provides: an antibody, which specifically reacts with hTROP-2 and has anti-tumor activity in vivo; a hybridoma, which produces the aforementioned antibody; a complex of the aforementioned antibody and a drug; a pharmaceutical composition for diagnosing or treating a tumor; a method for detecting a tumor; and a kit for detecting or diagnosing a tumor. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089873 | MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AGAINST HER2 ANTIGENS, AND USES THEREFOR - The present invention provides and includes monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) preferentially selective for HER2 antigens, hybridoma lines that secrete these HER2 antibodies or antibody fragments, and the use of such antibodies and antibody fragments to detect HER2 antigens, particularly those expressed by cancer cells. The present invention also includes antibodies that are specific for or show preferential binding to a soluble or secreted form of HER2. The present invention also includes an antibody or antibody fragment that is capable of reducing the activity of HER2 in at least one form, including a soluble form or a secreted form. The present invention further includes chimeric antibodies, processes for producing monoclonal and chimeric antibodies or monoclonal or chimeric antibodies, and their therapeutic uses, particularly in the detection of cancer most preferentially in human breast, stomach, and colon. The present invention further includes methods and kits for the immunodetection and immunotherapy of cells for samples which express HER2 antigens. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089874 | RECIRCULATING FLUIDIC NETWORK AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - The present invention provides a variety of microfluidic devices and methods for conducting assays and syntheses. The devices include a solid substrate layer having a surface that is capable of attaching ligand and or anti-ligand, and an elastomeric layer attached to said surface. Preferred embodiments have deflectable membrane valves and pumps, for example, rotary pumps associated therewith. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089875 | PEGylated insulin-like-growth-factor assay - The current invention reports an immunoassay for the determination of PEGylated insulin-like-growth-factor employing an anti-(polyethylene glycol) antibody and an anti-digoxygenin antibody for the detection of an insulin-like-growth-factor/insulin-like-growth-factor-binding-protein-complex. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089876 | CAPILLARY BIOSENSOR SYSTEM AND ITS METHOD OF USE - A portable biosensor system includes at least one capillary tube extending longitudinally along a major axis between a proximal inlet end and a distal end. The at least one capillary tube has an interior surface coated with a capture material and forms a waveguide. At least one collimated light emitting diode is disposed proximate and perpendicular to the major axis of the at least one capillary tube and is positioned relative to the at least one capillary tube so that energy enters the at least one capillary tube from its exterior along the entire length of the at least one capillary tube to project a line of energy along substantially the entire longitudinal extent of the at least one capillary tube. A photosensor is disposed proximate the distal end of the at least one capillary tube for receiving emissive radiation therefrom. The photosensor generates an output voltage (or, optical output) representative of the emissive radiation, and a means for measuring the output voltage is provided. Also disclosed is a method of detecting target molecules in a sample using the biosensor of the present invention. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089877 | THE NOVEL ABETA22(pE)-42 PEPTIDE THAT BINDS TO AMYLOID-BETA ANTIBODY SPECIFICALLY IN BLOOD AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF DEMENTIA DISEASE CONTAINING THE SAME AS AN ACTIVE INGREDIENT - The present inventors screened peptides having a specific sequence specifically binding to amyloid-beta antibody and accordingly confirmed that Aβ22(pE)-42 peptide showed higher reactivity to amyloid-beta antibody in serum of Alzheimer's disease patients. Therefore, the said Aβ22(pE)-42 peptide can be used as an active ingredient for the kit for diagnosing dementia and thus it can be said that the peptide can be effectively used for the diagnosis of dementia whose early diagnosis is hardly possible. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089878 | GLP-1 RECEPTOR AGONIST BIOASSAY - Provided herein are cell-based bioassays for measuring GLP-I receptor agonist activity of test compounds, such as GLP-I receptor agonist compounds. Exemplary GLP-I receptor agonist compounds include exendins, exendin analogs, GLP-1(7-37), and GLP-1(7-37) analogs. The bioassays are useful for quantitatively determining cAMP generated in samples containing GLP-I receptor agonist compounds (e.g., exenatide) and 6-23 (clone 6) cells having GLP-I receptors, whereby the amount of cAMP generated can be correlated to the GLP-I receptor agonist activity of the GLPI receptor agonist compounds (e.g., exenatide). Suitable cell-based bioassays include enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays and homogeneous time-resolved fluorescence assays. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089879 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AND MONITORING DISEASE AND TREATMENT VIA ANTIGEN-SPECIFIC MOLECULES - This document provides methods and materials related to compositions and methods for diagnosing and monitoring treatment for sensitivity to an antigen. Compositions of substantially pure polypeptides, or antigenic fragments thereof, and methods of using such compositions for diagnosing Lyme disease, infections, exposure to toxic environmental agents, and food sensitivities, and monitoring a subject's response to treatment of the same are provided. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089880 | Method for Diagnosing Acute Cardiac Ischemia - Chemiluminescent detection of metabolic by-products of inosine and hypoxanthine to diagnose ischemic events such as early acute cardiac ischemia. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089881 | TESTING A MAMMAL FOR PRESENCE, PROGRESSION OR STAGE OF A SHOCK CONDITION - Methods and kits for diagnosis and staging of non-septic shock are presented in which one or more protease activities are measured from a biological sample to so identify and/or stage non-septic shock. Most preferably, at least two protease activities are correlated, however, additional or alternative markers may also be measured. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089882 | Chloroacetamidine Based Inhibitors and Activity Based Probes for the Protein Arginine Methytransferases - In accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure, a protein arginine methyltransferase inhibitor is provided. The inhibitor comprises an amino acid peptide joined to a chloroacetamidine warhead. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089883 | QUICK METHOD FOR DETECTING ENYZMES AND MICROORANISMS - The present invention concerns an in vitro method for detecting an enzyme or a microorganism in a biological sample, comprising the steps of:
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20130089884 | Protein Modification from the Oxidation of Clickable Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Analogs - Clickable polyunsaturated fatty acid analogs, methods of using these analogs and kits comprising these analogs. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089885 | CD49F PROMOTING PROLIFERATION, MULTIPOTENCY AND REPROGRAMMING OF ADULT STEM CELLS THROUGH PI3K/AKT/GSK3 PATHWAY - The present invention relates to a method for obtaining adult stem cells, which have a surface antigen of CD49f, excellent formation of spheres due to sphere formation and high expression of OCT4 and SOX2, from a cell source including stem cells, and a cell therapeutic agent containing adult stem cells obtained by the method or cells differentiated therefrom as an active ingredient. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089886 | METHOD FOR DIRECT AND RAPID IDENTIFICATION OF MICROORGANISMS AND ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY TESTING FROM POSITIVE BLOOD CULTURES - Methods of the invention include the isolation of intact, viable microorganism(s) from positive blood culture (“PBC”) samples for use in downstream analyses such as identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (“AST”). The methods involve collecting a portion of the PBC sample, adding a choline-containing solution, lysing the blood cells, isolating the viable microorganism, and performing downstream analysis of the isolated, viable microorganism. The methods can be applied to a variety of gram-positive bacteria, gram-negative bacteria, and/or yeast, and particularly to strains of | 2013-04-11 |
20130089887 | Method for Rapid Detection and Identification of micro-colonies using impregnated porous material - This invention describes method for rapid detection and identification of colonies and micro-colonies of microorganisms growing on the surface of certain nutrient agar under certain porous material(s) impregnated by chromogenic and/or flurogenic substrates and supportive substances. Growth in the space between nutrient agar and impregnated porous material allows limiting the negative influence of unfavorable substrates and substances and allows to reveal color or fluorescence spots at early stage of micro-colony growth. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089888 | System and Method for Nonlinear Optical Devices - Systems for enhancing the sensitivity of detecting an optical signal using nonlinear optics and method of performing the same. In one embodiment, a single-photon detection system includes an optical amplifier realized in a waveguide, and a photodetector coupled to an output of the optical amplifier. A light detection and ranging system includes the optical amplifier coupled to an optical source and one photodetector. In another embodiment, a photodetection system includes a plurality of optical frequency converters, coupled to an optical source, that sequentially convert a wavelength of photons of the optical source to a final wavelength, and a single-photon photodetector coupled to the optical frequency converters to detect single photons produced by the optical source. In another embodiment, an optical sensor includes an optical pump, and a transducer including an optical ring cavity coupled to the optical pump and configured to utilize optical four-wave mixing to detect an external stimulus. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089889 | Aggregation Induced Emission Active Cytophilic Fluorescent Bioprobes for Long-Term Cell Tracking - Fluorescent bioprobes comprising fluorogen formed nanoparticles comprising fluorogens with aggregation-induced emission (ATE) properties, which can be used for long-term cell tracking. The fluorogens are nonemissive in organic solution but become highly emissive when aggregated in aqueous solution. The fluorescent molecules can readily pass through cell membranes, stain only the cell cytoplasm, and form highly emissive nanoaggregates in aqueous media without any obvious cytoxicity in the living cells. Furthermore, the molecules can be retained inside the cells without noticeable leakage to the outside. Therefore, these ATE-based compounds can be used as selective and cell-compatible fluroescent bioprobes for long-term live cell tracking and imaging. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089890 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING A CONTAMINATED SURFACE - An apparatus ( | 2013-04-11 |
20130089891 | APPARATUS FOR CHEMILUMINESCENT ASSAY AND DETECTION - An apparatus includes a system for guiding chemiluminescence and a system for preventing a variation in dark currents. The apparatus includes a first light shielding BOX having a sample container holder and a shutter unit therein, the shutter unit including a top plate which is partly formed by a movement of a plate member, and a second light shielding BOX having a photodetector therein. While a measurement is not implemented, the shutter unit is closed to block entrance of stray light to the photodetector, and while a measurement is implemented, the plate member is moved to open the shutter unit, and the tip of the photodetector is inserted into a through hole formed in the top plate, so that the distance between the bottom of the sample container and a sensitive area of the photodetector is reduced to several millimeters or less. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089892 | YEAST STRAINS MODIFIED IN THEIR SOPHOROLIPID PRODUCTION AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to yeast species which are normally capable of producing sophorolipids but which are modified in such way that they are incapable producing the latter compounds. These sophorolipid-negative strains surprisingly display equal growth characteristics and biomass formation as their wild type counterparts and are hence useful for the production of compounds such as recombinant proteins, glycolipids, polyhydroxyalkanoates and carotenoides. In addition, the present invention discloses two glucosyltransferase genes with key-functions in sophorolipid production. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089893 | MULTIMERIC Fc RECEPTOR POLYPEPTIDES - A soluble multimeric protein or polypeptide is disclosed that is able to inhibit interaction of leukocyte Fcγ receptors (FcγR) and immunoglobulin G (IgG). The protein or polypeptide comprises two or more linked Fc binding regions, at least one of which is derived from an FcγR type receptor and, particularly, FcγRIIa. Also described are polynucleotide molecules encoding the protein or polypeptide and the use thereof in methods of treating a subject for an immune-complex (IC)-mediated inflammatory disease. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089894 | Methods For Increasing Homologous Recombination Of A Nucleic Acid Sequence - The present invention relates to methods for increasing homologous recombination of a nucleic acid sequence introduced into a host cell, comprising: (a) introducing into a population of filamentous fungal host cells a first nucleic acid sequence encoding a recombination protein and a second nucleic acid sequence comprising one or more regions which are homologous with the genome of the filamentous fungal host cell, wherein (i) the recombination protein promotes the recombination of the one or more regions with the corresponding homologous region in the host's genome to incorporate the second nucleic acid sequence by homologous recombination, and (ii) the number of host cells comprising the incorporated second nucleic acid sequence in the population is increased at least 20% compared to the same population without the first nucleic acid sequence; (b) and isolating from the population a filamentous fungal cell comprising the incorporated second nucleic acid sequence. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089895 | Polypeptides Having Nucleic Acid Binding Activity and Compositions and Methods For Nucleic Acid Amplification - Polypeptides having nucleic acid binding activity are provided. Methods of using polypeptides having nucleic acid binding activity are provided. Fusion proteins and methods of using fusion proteins are provided. Fusion proteins comprising a polymerase and a nucleic acid binding polypeptide are provided. Fusion proteins comprising a reverse transcriptase and a nucleic acid binding polypeptide are provided. Methods are provided for amplifying a nucleic acid sequence using a fusion protein comprising a nucleic acid binding polypeptide and a polymerase. Methods are provided for amplifying a nucleic acid sequence using a fusion protein comprising a nucleic acid binding polypeptide and a reverse transcriptase. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089896 | ALPHA-1, 4-GALACTOSYLTRANSFERASE (CGTD) FROM CAMPYLOBACTER JEJUNI - α-1,4-galactosyltransferase (CgtD) polypeptides, nucleic acids that encode the polypeptides, including a polypeptide from | 2013-04-11 |
20130089897 | Polypeptides Having Isoamylase Activity and Polynucleotides Encoding Same - The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having isoamylase activity derived from | 2013-04-11 |
20130089898 | BIOCATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF (S)-3-(1-AMINOETHYL)-PHENOL - The present disclosure provides engineered transaminase polypeptides having improved properties as compared to naturally occurring transaminases including the ability of converting the substrate, 3′-hydroxyacetophenone to (S)-3-(1-aminoethyl)-phenol in enantiomeric excess and high percentage conversion. Also provided are polynucleotides encoding the engineered transaminases, host cells capable of expressing the engineered transaminases, and methods of using the engineered transaminases to synthesize (S)-3-(1-aminoethyl)-phenol and related compounds useful in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089899 | INDUSTRIAL FATTY ACID ENGINEERING GENERAL SYSTEM FOR MODIFYING FATTY ACIDS - Compositions and methods for a hybrid biological and chemical process utilizing chemotrophic microorganisms that converts syngas and/or gaseous CO2 and/or a mixture of CO2 gas and H2 gas into one or more desaturated hydrocarbons, unsaturated fatty acids, hydroxy acids, or diacids. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089900 | Extraction Solvents Derived from Oil for Alcohol Removal in Extractive Fermentation - In an alcohol fermentation process, oil derived from biomass is hydrolyzed into an extractant available for in situ removal of a product alcohol such as butanol from a fermentation broth. The glycerides in the oil can be catalytically (e.g., enzymatically) hydrolyzed into free fatty acids, which form a fermentation product extractant having a partition coefficient for a product alcohol greater than a partition coefficient of the oil of the biomass for the product alcohol. Oil derived from a feedstock of an alcohol fermentation process can be hydrolyzed by contacting the feedstock including the oil with one or more enzymes whereby at least a portion of the oil is hydrolyzed into free fatty acids forming a fermentation product extractant, or the oil can be separated from the feedstock prior to the feedstock being fed to a fermentation vessel, and the separated oil can be contacted with the enzymes to form the fermentation product extractant. The fermentation product extractant can be contacted with a fermentation broth for in situ removal of a product alcohol. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089901 | NOVEL THRAUSTOCHYTRID-BASED MICROALGAE, AND METHOD FOR PREPARING BIO-OIL BY USING SAME - The present invention relates to novel thraustochytrid-like microalgae having the ability to produce bio-oil, and a method of producing bio-oil using the same. The microalgae of the invention accumulate bio-oil at a high ratio in the cells when being cultured in glucose-containing medium, and thus can produce bio-oil in a high yield. Also, the microalgae can produce bio-oil using bean powder as a nitrogen source, and a product obtained by culturing edible bean powder as medium can be used as a raw material for producing food and feed. Also, the microalgae can produce bio-oil using non-food cellulosic biomass as a carbon source. Moreover, the use of non-food cellulosic biomass for production of bio-oil can overcome the factors limiting the development of bio-oil, including the unstable supply of food resources and an increase in the cost of raw materials, and can improve the commercial competitiveness of microbial fermentation oil. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089902 | C4 DICARBOXYLIC ACID PRODUCTION IN FILAMENTOUS FUNGI - The present invention relates to methods of producing C4 dicarboxylic acids, such as malic acid, comprising: (a) cultivating a host cell comprising a polynucleotide encoding a C4 dicarboxylic acid transporter; and (b) recovering the C4 dicarboxylic acid. The present invention also relates to methods for increasing C4 dicarboxylic acid production, as well as host cells comprising the polynucleotides. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089903 | USE OF INDUCIBLE PROMOTERS IN THE PRODUCTION OF GLYCOLIC ACID - The present invention relates to use of inducible promoters in the production of glycolic acid by fermentation. The present invention concerns a method for the production of glycolic acid in a fermentative process comprising the following steps:
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20130089904 | 1-Hydroxy-Octahydroazulenes As Fragrances - (3S,5R)-3,8-dimethyl-5-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-octahydroazulen-1-ols, their use as flavour or fragrance ingredient, and a process of their production by oxidation in the presence of laccase. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089905 | METHOD TO REDUCE GHG EMISSIONS OF FUEL PRODUCTION - The present invention provides a method for reducing life cycle GHG emissions associated with production of a liquid fuel or fuel intermediate. The method comprises: fermenting sugar to produce biogenic carbon dioxide and the liquid fuel or fuel intermediate; collecting an amount of biogenic carbon dioxide generated from the fermentation; and supplying the biogenic carbon dioxide for use in one or more enhanced oil or gas recovery sites for displacement of geologic carbon dioxide. Further provided is a method comprising receiving an amount of carbon dioxide from an apparatus for delivering carbon dioxide to one or more enhanced oil or gas recovery sites so as to displace the use of geologic carbon dioxide at the site. The carbon dioxide received has the GHG emission attributes of the biogenic carbon dioxide introduced to the apparatus. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089906 | UTILIZATION OF PHOSPHOKETOLASE IN THE PRODUCTION OF MEVALONATE, ISOPRENOID PRECURSORS, AND ISOPRENE - The invention provides for methods for the production of mevalonate, isoprene, isoprenoid precursor molecules, and/or isoprenoids in cells via the heterologous expression of phosphoketolase enzymes. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089907 | HYDROGEN PRODUCTION METHOD USING ALCOHOL AND PHOTOSYNTHETIC BACTERIA - The present disclosure relates to methods for producing hydrogen using photosynthetic bacteria comprising a step of culturing the photosynthetic bacteria in the presence of alcohol at the condition under which the photosynthesis occurs. The present methods are cost-effective and have a high applicability due to the increased hydrogen productivity compared to the conventional methods in addition to not being sensitive by the inhibitory action by ammonium ion present in the culture. Thus the present methods are particularly useful for producing hydrogen using organic wastes which contains large amount of ammonia therein. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089908 | Alternating Electric Current Directs, Enhances, and Accelerates Mesenchymal Stem Cell Differentiation Into Either Osteoblasts or Chondrocytes But Not Adipocytes - A method for directing, enhancing, and accelerating mesenchymal stem cell functions using alternating electric current. Mesenchymal stem cells are preferentially directed to either osteoblast or chondrocyte lineages, but not to the adipocyte lineage. when exposed to alternating electric current. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089909 | BINDING A TARGET SUBSTANCE - Magnetic particles capable of binding a target substance, which comprise a magnetic material and a matrix material, wherein the magnetic material is remanent upon exposure to a magnetic field and the matrix material has a surface comprising functional groups which promote disaggregation of the particles in the presence of a liquid phase. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089910 | YARROWIA N-ALKANE-HYDROXYLATING CYTOCHROME P450 PROMOTER REGIONS FOR GENE EXPRESSION IN YEAST - Promoter regions associated with the | 2013-04-11 |
20130089911 | YARROWIA PEROXISOMAL 2,4-DIENOYL-COA REDUCTASE PROMOTER REGIONS FOR GENE EXPRESSION IN YEAST - Promoter regions associated with the | 2013-04-11 |
20130089912 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE STABILIZATION OF BIOLOGIC MATERIAL - A method of screening an organic salt for potential toxicity if used as a stabilizing agent for live cells or viruses, the method comprising: (a) providing a composition of unilamellar vesicles; then (b) contacting an organic salt to the unilamellar vesicles; and then (c) detecting a change in at least one thermal parameter of the unilamellar vesicles caused by the organic salt at said known concentration. A change in the at least one thermal parameter indicates the organic salt is potentially toxic for use as a stabilizing agent for live cells or viruses. Compositions of organic salts identified by such methods, along with methods of using the same in stabilizing live cells or viruses, are also described. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089913 | METHOD FOR THE CULTIVATION OF PRIMARY CELLS AND FOR THE AMPLIFICATION OF VIRUSES UNDER SERUM FREE CONDITIONS - The present invention relates to a method for the cultivation of primary cells. The primary cells are cultivated in a serum free medium comprising a factor selected from the group consisting of growth factors and attachment factors. The method for the cultivation of primary cells may be one step in a method for the amplification of viruses, such as poxviruses. According to this latter method the primary cells are cultivated in a serum free medium comprising a factor selected from the group consisting of growth factors and attachment factors. The cells are then infected with the virus and the infected cells are cultivated in serum free medium until progeny virus is produced. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089914 | METHOD FOR GENERATING A GENETICALLY MODIFIED MICROBE - Provided herein are methods of generating genetically modified microorganisms, e.g., genetically modified yeast strains, which comprise functional disruptions in one or more pheromone response genes and one or more sporulation genes, and genetically modified yeast cells, e.g., genetically modified diploid and haploid yeast cells, that lack sporulation capability and endogenous mating capability, produced thereby. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089915 | DNA Sequences For Regulating Transcription - The invention relates to a DNA sequences for regulating transcription of a structural gene encoding a polypeptide in a eukaryotic host cell comprising (a) a first DNA sequence to which RNA polymerase binds which DNA sequence comprises a mRNA initiation site; and further (b) one or more DNA sequence(s) to which RNA polymerase binds with or without a mRNA initiation site. The invention also relates to a DNA construct and an expression vector and a host cell comprising the DNA sequence of the invention. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089916 | Nucleic Acids Useful in the Manufacture of Oil - Novel gene sequences from microalgae are disclosed, as well as novel gene sequences useful in the manufacture of triglyceride oils. Also disclosed are sequences and vectors that allow microalgae to be cultivated on sugar cane and sugar beets as a feedstock. In some embodiments, the vectors are useful for the purpose of performing targeted modifications to the nuclear genome of heterotrophic microalgae. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089917 | Single Use Centrifuge System for Highly Concentrated and/or Turbid Feeds - A method and apparatus for cell harvest of production scale quantities of cell cultures using single use components comprising a flexible membrane mounted on a rigid frame and is supported within a multiple use rigid centrifuge bowl, such single use components including a core with an increased diameter and an internal truncated cone shape in order to permit the system to maintain a sufficiently high angular velocity to create a settling velocity suited to efficiently processing highly concentrated cell culture streams. Features which minimize feed turbidity, and others which permit the continuous or semi-continuous discharge of cell concentrate, increase the overall production rate over the rate which can be achieved using current intermittent processing methods for large cell culture volumes. Injection of a diluent during the cell concentrate removal process permits more complete removal of viscous cell concentrates. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089918 | Food Waste Digestion System - A waste digestion system including a primary digester and one or more first subsequent digesters for processing non-liquid organic waste material without the addition of external heat using thermophilic aerobic bacteria to produce a stable product, said digesters being configured to contain contents including the waste material, each of said digesters further including mixing means configured to mix the contents of that digester with feed air drawn through the contents during processing in such a way as to maintain essentially aerobic conditions within the digester; such that the waste material is first processed in the primary digester before a proportion of the contents of the primary digester are transferred to at least one first subsequent digester where further processing occurs; if the first subsequent digester completes the processing then it is a final subsequent digester. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089919 | Biosensor Chip with Nanostructures - A biosensor chip with nano-structures. The biosensor chip includes a RF biosensor, comprising an isolated substrate; a ground plane; a filtering circuit; at least one cell detection area with nano-structures and a protection layer. The RF biosensor can detect the existence of the cancer cells, high frequency biological effects and the cells relationship between transfers by noninvasive method. The RF biosensor according to the invention can provide high accuracy and sensitivity in cancer cells detection. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089920 | MICROFLUIDIC FLOW CELL - A microfluidic flow cell having a body with a fluid transport channel disposed therein, the fluid transport channel having a proximal end and a distal end defining a fluid flow path, a fluid inlet port disposed at the proximal end of the fluid transport channel at a central portion of the body and an outlet port disposed at the distal end of the fluid transport channel at an outer portion of the body, and a plurality sample wells disposed in the fluid transport channel substantially perpendicular to the fluid flow path in the fluid transport channel. The microfluidic flow cell may have hundreds or thousands of individual, sub-microliter sample wells. The microfluidic flow cell can be filled by applying a flowable liquid to the inlet port and spinning the flow cell to cause fluid to flow into fluid transport channel. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089921 | DEVICE FOR DETECTING PROPERTIES OF CHEMICAL AND/OR BIOLOGICAL FLUIDS - The present invention relates to a device for investigating, measuring and/or detecting properties of chemical and/or biological fluids as well as to a device for performing these procedures and a system comprising a holder for holding at least one of said devices. A device for detecting properties of chemical and/or biological fluids may comprise a tubular structure with a cavity for accommodating the fluid, the tubular structure comprising a magnetizable and/or magnetic material, wherein the tubular structure comprises a segment that is transparent to light of wavelength 200 nm to 2000 nm. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089922 | TEST PACK TO MONITOR EFFECTIVENESS OF STERILIZATION PROCESS - A sterilization test pack, including a base comprising a pair of recessed compartments, wherein the recessed compartments are arranged in a non-concentric relationship and are in fluid communication with each other; a cover attached to the base and forming a sealed enclosure for the recessed compartments; an external channel providing the only fluid communication between the sealed enclosure and an external environment; a selected sterilization indicator in a first of the recessed compartments; and a chemical integrator and/or a chemical indicator in a second of the recessed compartments, in which the external channel is configured to allow only restricted flow of a gaseous sterilization medium into the recessed compartments and the base and cover are otherwise impenetrable by the gaseous sterilization medium. | 2013-04-11 |
20130089923 | DEVICE FOR RAPIDLY DETECTING MICROORGANISMS - The disclosure includes: a coating composition, comprising a powdered cold-water-soluble gelling agent and surface-modified nanoparticles disposed in the powdered cold-water-soluble gelling agent; a coated film that includes a transparent film coated with the coating composition; and a device for growing microorganisms, including the coated film releasably attached to at least a portion of a body member that includes a self-supporting and water-proof substrate. | 2013-04-11 |