17th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 35 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120100015 | MULTI-STAGE COMPRESSOR - Provided is a multi-stage compressor which includes: a first-stage compressing unit which includes a first compressing element with an impeller and a second compressing element with an impeller, the first and second compressing elements being connected to each other; and a rear-stage compressing unit which includes at least one rear compressing element with an impeller, wherein the rear-stage compressing unit receives a fluid compressed and output from the first-stage compressing unit. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100016 | FUEL PUMP MODULE FOR DAMPING VIBRATION - Provided is a fuel pump module for a vehicle in which a fuel pump, which is a vibration body, is physically coupled to an intank filter, a primary filter, and the like, which are other components of the fuel pump module, to have increased mass, such that unique harmonic acceleration of the fuel pump is reduced, a unique vibration area of the fuel pump or the fuel pump module is changed, and harmonic vibration of the fuel pump is thus positioned at the unique vibration area of the fuel pump or the fuel pump module, thereby making it possible to remove noise generated in a fuel tank due to abnormal vibration of the fuel pump module. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100017 | CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR UNIT - Centrifugal compressor unit ( | 2012-04-26 |
20120100018 | MAINTENANCE MACHINE FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS - For refrigeration units, maintenance machines are required that can receive and compress the refrigerant from the refrigeration unit. Furthermore, a vacuum pump is required, which is connected to the emptied lines and pumps out humidity and air. The maintenance machine according to the invention includes a motor that drives a compressor via a freewheel in one rotational direction. The same motor drives a vacuum pump via a second freewheel in the other rotational direction. The maintenance machine, which can perform two different functions, includes only one single motor. The machine is lightweight, so that it can be carried by the maintenance personnel. Furthermore, it is small and can be produced in a cost-effective manner. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100019 | Motor - A motor including a casing, a rotor, a stator and a separation member is disclosed. The rotor is rotatably coupled with the casing. The stator is disposed in the casing and drives the rotor to rotate. The stator includes a claw-pole member, an insulation member and a coil unit. The claw-pole member is coupled with the insulation member. The insulation member has a connection portion. The coil unit has a plurality of windings connected to each other via the connection portion. The coil unit is electrically connected to a circuit board, and a portion of the coil unit that is wound around the connection portion is an exposing portion. The separation member is disposed between the exposing portion of the coil unit and the casing. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100020 | HERMETIC COMPRESSOR - There is provided a hermetic compressor capable of supplying oil even in a low-speed operation. The hermetic compressor includes a hermetic contained filled with oil in a base thereof, a rotatably crank shaft having a screw-shaped oil groove in an outer portion thereof, and an oil feeder having an upper portion in which a lower portion of the crank shaft is inserted, the oil feeder having a lower portion immersed in oil of the hermetic container. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100021 | HERMETIC COMPRESSOR - A hermetic compressor includes a hermetic container, a motor element, and a compression element. A shaft of the compression element includes a main shaft, a flange projecting from the main shaft, and an eccentric shaft connected to the flange. A main bearing has a thrust surface contacting and sliding on the flange of the shaft. The thrust surface consists of a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is farther from the compression chamber than the center axis is. The second portion is closer to the compression chamber than the center axis is. The area of the first portion is larger than the area of the second portion. This hermetic compressor has a high efficiency and a high reliability. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100022 | DIAPHRAGM MACHINE - The present invention concerns a multi-cylinder diaphragm machine having at least two hydraulically driven diaphragms includes: a drive unit for producing at least two pulsating hydraulic fluid flows for driving the diaphragms and a delivery unit for delivering a delivery medium and having at least two pump chambers, the volumes of which can be varied by the movement of a respective diaphragm, wherein each delivery chamber is connected by way of a pressure valve to a pressure line and by way of a suction valve to a suction line. To provide a multi-cylinder diaphragm machine which avoids or at least alleviates the specified disadvantages and which is extremely compact and thus saves on space and material, has a high energy efficiency and a high degree of flexibility in adaptation to the conditions at the installation location and with which it is at the same time ensured that mounting and dismantling of the individual diaphragms and valves are easily possible, in accordance with the invention it is proposed that the delivery unit includes a diaphragm body in which the pressure and suction lines are arranged and at least two hydraulic bodies, wherein each hydraulic body is connected to the drive unit, wherein formed between each hydraulic body and the diaphragm body is a cavity in which one of the diaphragms is arranged so that by production of the pulsating hydraulic fluid flows the diaphragms are moved within the cavities and a delivery medium is periodically transferred from the suction line into the pressure line. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100023 | TUBE PUMP - A tube pump capable that prevents and minimizes torque variation in a drive motor regardless of the rotation direction of a rotor unit includes a casing in which a liquid-flowing tube is arranged; a drive motor provided with a driving shaft rotatable in forward and reverse directions; a rotor body; roller holders supported on the rotor body to swing with respect to the rotor body; pressing rollers rotatably supported on the roller holders to press the tube against an inner circumferential wall surface of the casing; and biasing units biasing the roller holders, when swung, to be returned to a pre-swing position. The roller holders are configured to swing with respect to the rotor body in a direction opposite to a rotation direction of the rotor body. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100024 | SCROLL COMPRESSOR WITH PARTIAL UNLOADER FOR START-UP - A scroll compressor may be provided with a check valve interposed between a balance chamber and a discharge chamber. The check valve may allow balance chamber pressure to remain low during start-up of the compressor. Low balance chamber pressure may allow an orbiting scroll to remain unclamped to a fixed scroll thereby reducing torque required to initiate rotation of the orbiting scroll. After steady-state operational speed is reached the check valve may close and the scrolls may be clamped together to produce a desired steady-state operating condition for the compressor. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100025 | MULTI-STAGE SCROLL MACHINE - A machine having two volute casings describing an orbital relative movement, one of the volute casings being fitted with at least one scroll and the other volute casing being equipped with at least two scrolls, the various scrolls delimiting a first series of variable-volume chambers belonging to a first compression or expansion stage, and a second series of variable-volume chambers belonging to a second compression or expansion stage, each stage having a high-pressure fluid passage and low-pressure fluid passage. A portion of the low-pressure fluid passage of the second stage is designed to open into one of the chambers of the second stage and is further away from the zone of convergence of the scrolls delimiting the variable-volume chambers of the second stage than a portion of the high-pressure fluid passage of the first stage that is designed to open into one of the chambers of the first stage. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100026 | SCROLL COMPRESSOR - A scroll compressor comprises two scrolls ( | 2012-04-26 |
20120100027 | Internal-Rotation Type Gear Pump and Method of Assembling and Repairing an Internal-Rotation Type Gear Pump - A method of assembling and repairing an internal-rotation type gear pump has a preparing step, a disassembling step, a taking step, a repairing step and an assembling step. The preparing step includes preparing an internal-rotation type gear pump with a bearing mount device, a gland-sealing device and a pump device with a casing, a side cover, a driven gear and a driving gear. The disassembling step includes disassembling the side cover from the casing and disassembling and separating the gears from the driving shaft. The taking step includes separating and taking the gland-sealing device from the casing. The repairing step includes repairing the mechanisms inside the internal-rotation type gear pump and replacing with a new one if one of the mechanisms is broken. The assembling step includes putting the gland-sealing device into the casing, assembling the driving gear on the driving shaft and assembling the side cover on the casing. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100028 | SCREW COMPRESSOR - A screw compressor includes a screw rotor, a casing, a low pressure space, a bypass passage and a slide valve. The screw rotor is provided with a plurality of helical grooves forming fluid chambers. The casing includes a cylinder portion with the screw rotor disposed in the cylinder portion. The low pressure space is formed in the casing to receive a flow of uncompressed, low pressure fluid. The bypass passage is opened in an inner peripheral surface of the cylinder portion to communicate the fluid chamber with the low pressure space. The slide valve is slideable in an axial direction of the screw rotor to chance an area of an opening of the brass passage inner peripheral surface of the cylinder portion. An end face of the slide valve facing the by bypass passage is inclined along an extending direction of the helical grooves. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100029 | SCREW COMPRESSOR - In order to prevent deterioration in performance of an oil-free screw compressor and scuffing caused by rust, surfaces of both male and female rotors are coated with heat-resistance coatings containing a solid lubricant. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100030 | HEAT TREATMENTS OF ALM FORMED METAL MIXES TO FORM SUPER ALLOYS - A method of forming an article includes forming a layer of a mixture of at least two distinct metal powders selected such that when combined they are chemically in the proportions of a superalloy containing a gamma prime phase, and fusing the powders locally without diffusion to define the shape of a part of the article such that the materials of the distinct metal powders remain substantially chemically segregated forming regions of different chemical composition. The method further includes repeating the forming and fusing until the derived article is formed, and heat treating the finished article such that at least one of the distinct separate materials diffuses to form a gamma prime phase containing superalloy with the other. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100031 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS - The invention concerns a method for producing three-dimensional objects ( | 2012-04-26 |
20120100032 | MOULD ASSEMBLY FOR A HOT ISOSTATIC PRESSING PROCESS - The invention relates to a mould assembly for a hot isostatic pressing, HIP, process, comprising: an insert comprising a plurality of pieces which combine to provide a recess in which a protrusion of the component can be formed; and, a holding piece having at least one cavity in which the insert is mateably received. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100033 | MOULD ASSEMBLY FOR A HOT ISOSTATIC PRESSING PROCESS - This invention relates to a mould assembly for a hot isostatic pressing, HIP, process for fabricating a component, comprising: a first part which includes a shaped surface for forming a first surface of the component, the shaped surface having at least one recess; a second part arranged to move relative to the first part during the HIP process so as to compress a powder in-fill held therebetween, wherein the second part includes a formation configured to focus pressure toward the recess so as to aid consolidation of the powder in-fill at a distal end thereof. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100034 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SPONGE IRON - The present invention relates to a process for producing sponge iron with in-situ carbon removal. The process for producing the sponge iron includes the steps of preparing a sandwich of at least two layers wherein the at least two layers includes a first layer ( | 2012-04-26 |
20120100035 | MAGNESIUM ALLOY SHEET - A magnesium alloy sheet having high impact resistance at low temperature, a magnesium alloy structural member using this sheet, and a method for producing a magnesium alloy sheet are provided. The magnesium alloy sheet is composed of a magnesium alloy containing Al and Mn. When a region from a surface of the alloy sheet to 30% of the thickness of the alloy sheet in a thickness direction of the magnesium alloy sheet is defined as a surface region and when a 50 μm | 2012-04-26 |
20120100036 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ULTRA FINE METAL POWDER AND ULTRA FINE METAL POWDER MANUFACTURED BY THE SAME - Disclosed are a method of manufacturing ultra fine metal powder used for an electrode for an MLCC and ultra fine metal powder manufactured by the same. The method of manufacturing ultra fine metal powder includes: preparing a master mold in which a pattern is formed; forming a sacrificial layer by applying a polymer material on the pattern; forming a metal layer on the sacrificial layer; and forming individual ultra fine metal powder by removing the sacrificial layer and separating the metal layer from the master mold. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100037 | HEALTHCARE FACILITY DISINFECTING SYSTEM - A system and process for disinfecting rooms such as health care facility rooms with an oxygen/ozone mixture is described, which is effective to combat “superbugs” such as | 2012-04-26 |
20120100038 | Method and Device For Disinfection and/or Purification Of A Product - The present invention relates to a method and device for illuminating and at the same time purifying or disinfecting products such as air, flowers, food, vegetables, meat, poultry or fish. The method comprises the use of IR emitting LED elements. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100039 | LIGHT-ACTIVATED ANTIMICROBIAL ARTICLE AND METHOD OF USE - Light-activated antimicrobial devices and articles are disclosed. The devices include a light source and a light-activated antimicrobial article comprising a photosensitizer and a viscoelastic material such as a pressure sensitive adhesive adapted to receive light from the light source. The viscoelastic material may be adapted to transport light by total internal reflection. The photosensitizer may comprise a dye, a metal oxide or a composition that comprises anions that oxidize or react to form a gas. Upon activation of the light source, the photosensitizer absorbs light from the light source such that antimicrobial activity is exhibited. The photosensitizer may be included in the light-activated antimicrobial article or it may be provided as a topical composition that is separate from the article. The light-activated antimicrobial articles and devices may have constructions similar to those of wound dressings. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100040 | COMPOSITION FOR STERILIZING SURFACES - Compositions and methods for disinfesting rooms and objects through a mist are disclosed. The compositions generally include a bactericidic and/or parasiticidic substance, a poly-acid or hydrophilic sulfone, and optionally a cell membrane polarizing component. By using an organic poly-acid or hydrophilic sulfone in a composition containing the bactericidic and/or parasiticidic substance, such as hydrogen peroxide or akacid, for disinfecting rooms and objects through a mist of said composition, it is possible also to kill mycobacteria. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100041 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE HAVING A FLOW CHANNEL - A microfluidic device having a flow channel comprising a hydrophobic membrane to improve control of flow and control of processing conditions in the flow channel, and to improve the removal of gas bubbles from the flow channel of the microfluidic device. In addition, the invention enables the process controls of the microfluidic device to know when gas bubbles have been removed, so that the next step in the process can be carried out. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100042 | Production of Polycrystalline Silicon in Substantially Closed-Loop Systems - Production of polycrystalline silicon in a substantially closed-loop process is disclosed. The processes generally include decomposition of trichlorosilane produced from metallurgical grade silicon. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100043 | ALUMINA-MAGNESIA MATERIAL FOR A GASIFIER - A molten and cast refractory material having a chemical composition, in weight percent on the basis of oxides, of: —Al | 2012-04-26 |
20120100044 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING TRICHLOROSILANE - An apparatus | 2012-04-26 |
20120100045 | APPARATUS FOR RAPID MIXING OF MEDIA AND METHOD - The present invention relates to an apparatus, which can be part of a pre-treatment system in a plant for the production of fuels, e. g. bio-ethanol, derived from plant biomass, e. g. first generation crops, such as grain, sugarcane and corn or second generation crops such as lignocellulosic biomass. The invention relates to an apparatus for processing, such as fluffing and mixing, at least two media, such as a solid, e. g. biomass, and a fluid, e. g. steam, so as to rendering the first medium susceptible to efficient receiving of energy and/or mass which is provided by localized release of the second medium. Although the description of the present invention focuses on biomass, it is envisaged that the invention is generally applicable to control the mixing of at least two media by crossing their stream of while dispersing at least one of them. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100046 | MATS - A mat for supporting a monolith, the mat comprising one or more first portions comprising fibres at least partially coated with an erosion resistant inorganic (e.g. silica) gel composition or a precursor thereof. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100047 | AUTOMATED LIQUID HANDLING DEVICE - A liquid handling system that is configured to receive an interchangeable pipetting head that is selected from a plurality of interchangeable pipetting heads for automated liquid handling flexibility and scalability. The system includes a housing and at least one pipetting head disposed within that housing for aspirating and dispensing a liquid. A locking mechanism interchangeably receives the at least one pipetting head and includes an adaptor plate and a support block. The adaptor plate is operably coupled to the housing and the support block is operably coupled to the at least one pipetting head. The support block is then, in turn, is configured to be operably coupled to the adaptor plate. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100048 | HIGH PERFORMANCE CHIMNEY TRAY FOR A FIXED BED REACTOR - A chimney tray for a reactor, wherein a gas reactant and a liquid reactant are mixed in chimneys to improve the dispersion performance of the liquid reactant on the catalyst bed of a fixed bed reactor thereby increasing the contact efficiency between the liquid reactant and the catalyst depending on the uniformity of flow of the liquid reactant, resulting in increased reaction efficiency, and which includes a tray having a plurality of through-holes, and a plurality of chimneys perpendicularly inserted into the through-holes of the tray and having one or more outlets penetrating there through and facing each other, wherein each of the plurality of chimneys includes a conical lower end which is formed such that it extends from the lower surface of the tray to make an angle of 10˜40° with respect to the direction of the normal line of the tray. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100049 | Rare Earth Elements Separation Using Phosphorus Based Adsorbent - The present invention relates to methods for the separation of rare earth elements from aqueous solutions and, more particularly, to the separation of lanthanides (e.g., neodymium(III)) from aqueous solutions using an organo phosphorus functionalized adsorbent. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100050 | PRODUCTION OF CALCINED LIME FROM NATURAL CHALK MATERIAL IN A ROTARY KILN - Disclosed is a method for calcining a natural chalk powder within a rotary kiln. The powder is inserted into the kiln accompanied by an additive that promotes nodulization of the powder to thereby facilitate the treatment of the chalk powder within the rotary kiln. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100051 | RECOVERY OF PHOSPHORUS VALUES AND SALT IMPURITIES FROM AQUEOUS WASTE STREAMS - The present invention generally relates to processes for recovery of phosphorus values and salt impurities from aqueous waste streams. In particular, the present invention relates to processes for recovery of phosphorus values and salt impurities from aqueous waste streams generated in the manufacture of phospho-herbicides, including N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine and glufosinate. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100052 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTION OF SCR CATALYST AND CONTROL OF MULTIPLE EMISSIONS - The present invention relates generally to the field of emission control equipment for boilers, heaters, kilns, or other flue gas-, or combustion gas-, generating devices (e.g., those located at power plants, processing plants, etc.) and, in particular to a new and useful method and apparatus for preventing the poisoning and/or contamination of an SCR catalyst. In another embodiment, the method and apparatus of the present invention is designed to protect an SCR catalyst, while simultaneously providing emission control. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100053 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING MERCURY EMISSIONS FROM COAL-FIRED THERMAL PROCESSES - The present disclosure is directed to the use of elemental or speciated iodine and bromine to control total mercury emissions. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100054 | HOT-SIDE METHOD AND SYSTEM - The present disclosure is directed to the use of elemental or speciated iodine and bromine to control total mercury emissions. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100055 | CHEMICAL LOOPING AIR SEPARATION UNIT AND METHODS OF USE - The disclosure provides for oxygen separation from air by utilizing an initial oxygen carrier which undergoes an endothermic reduction reaction to produce a carrier product and gaseous oxygen. The gaseous oxygen is withdrawn, and the carrier product is subsequently further reduced with a fuel in a combustion process, releasing heat and generating a oxygen acceptor. The oxygen acceptor is oxidized in an exothermic reaction. The method thus couples the exothermic oxidation reaction, the endothermic reduction reaction, and the chemical energy supplied by the fuel for a net heat release. In an embodiment, the initial oxygen carrier is CuO, the carrier product is Cu | 2012-04-26 |
20120100056 | PROCESSES FOR PREPARING HIGHLY PURE LITHIUM CARBONATE AND OTHER HIGHLY PURE LITHIUM CONTAINING COMPOUNDS - The invention generally relates to methods of selectively removing lithium from various liquids, methods of producing high purity lithium carbonate, methods of producing high purity lithium hydroxide, and methods of regenerating resin. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100057 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF DODECAHALONEOPENTASILANES - The invention relates to a method for producing neopentasilanes of the general formula (1) Si(SiR | 2012-04-26 |
20120100058 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SILICON, SILICON, AND PANEL FOR SOLAR CELLS - A process for producing silicon which comprises: bringing molten silicon containing an impurity into contact with molten salt in a vessel to react the impurity contained in the molten silicon with the molten salt; removing the impurity from the system. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100059 | Production of Polycrystalline Silicon By The Thermal Decomposition of Trichlorosilane In A Fluidized Bed Reactor - Processes for producing polycrystalline silicon by thermal decomposition of trichlorosilane are disclosed. The processes generally involve thermal decomposition of trichlorosilane in a fluidized bed reactor operated at reaction conditions that result in a high rate of productivity relative to conventional production processes. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100060 | REACTOR AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF SILICON - Reactor for producing silicon by chemical vapor deposition, the reactor comprising a reactor body that forms a container, at least one inlet for a silicon-bearing gas, at least one outlet, and at least one heating device as a part of or operatively arranged to the reactor, distinctive in that at least one main part of the reactor, which part is exposed for silicon-bearing gas and which part is heated for deposition of silicon on said part, is produced from silicon. Method for operation of the reactor. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100061 | Production of Polycrystalline Silicon in Substantially Closed-loop Processes - Production of polycrystalline silicon in a substantially closed-loop process is disclosed. The processes generally include decomposition of trichlorosilane produced from metallurgical grade silicon. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100062 | COMBINED PLANT - A combined plant is provided. The combined plant of continuously supplying hydrogen and nitrogen to an ammonia synthesis facility that continuously synthesizes ammonia from hydrogen and nitrogen, the combined plant including: a hydrogen production facility for acquiring solar energy and producing hydrogen by utilizing a part of the acquired solar energy; a nitrogen production facility for producing nitrogen from air and supplying the nitrogen to the ammonia synthesis facility; and a hydrogen storage facility for storing the hydrogen produced by the hydrogen production facility and supplying the produced hydrogen to the ammonia synthesis facility. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100063 | METHOD FOR PREPARING HIGH PURITY AMMONIA - A method for preparing high purity ammonia is provided, which comprises the following three steps of: (1) obtaining the required feed gases (i.e., hydrogen-nitrogen gas mixture) by catalytic cracking ammonia; (2) purifying the hydrogen-nitrogen gas mixture; and (3) synthesizing high purity ammonia by using the hydrogen- nitrogen gas mixture with high purity. in the provided method, the obtained ammonia with undesired purity is fed back to an ammonia catalytic cracking unit. The whole production system is a closed system without any discharging of ammonia and thus is environment friendly. Each step of the method can reduce cost. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100064 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF MAGNETIC THIN FILM, MAGNETIC THIN FILM, AND MAGNETIC MATERIAL - The present invention provides a process for production of a magnetic thin film which has insulation properties, serves as a permanent magnet, and has improved residual magnetization in comparison with prior arts, the magnetic thin film, and a magnetic material. When a magnetic thin film | 2012-04-26 |
20120100065 | DYNAMIC HYDROGEN-STORAGE APPARATUS AND THE METHOD THEREOF - This invention provides a dynamic hydrogen-storage apparatus and the method thereof, which includes the following steps: (a) filling a container with a porous hydrogen-storage material which is loaded or doped with a catalyst; (b) setting an operational pressure and a pressure drop for the operation of storing hydrogen; (c) providing the hydrogen-storage material with a hydrogen so as to increase the pressure of the hydrogen to the operational pressure; (d) decreasing the pressure of the hydrogen by the pressure drop; and (e) repeating steps (c) and (d) for a predetermined amount of times. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100066 | PROCESSES FOR MAKING NANO ZEOLITES AND FOR RECOVERY OF NANO ZEOLITES FROM AN AQUEOUS SUSPENSION - Embodiments of a process for recovery of nano zeolites from an aqueous suspension are provided. The process comprises the steps of applying centrifugal force to the aqueous suspension to separate a supernatant phase from a solid phase that comprises the nano zeolites and residuals. The solid phase is contacted with a solution effective to dissolve or digest the residuals and to agglomerate the nano zeolites forming agglomerated nano zeolites. The solution is filtered to recover the agglomerated nano zeolites. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100067 | Solubilisation Method - The present invention relates to the solubilisation of an active agent in a lipid dispersion, in particular to the solubilisation of an active agent in a suspension of preformed empty liposomes. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100068 | Anti-CD74 Immunoconjugates and Methods of Use - Disclosed are compositions that include anti-CD74 immunoconjugates and optionally a therapeutic and/or diagnostic agent. In preferred embodiments, the immunoconjugates comprise one or more anti-CD74 antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof, conjugated to a liposome or micelle. Also disclosed are methods for preparing the immunoconjugates and using the immunoconjugates in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. In certain preferred embodiments, the therapeutic methods comprise administering to a subject with a CD74-expressing disease an anti-CD74 immunoconjugate and thereby inducing apoptosis of CD74-expressing cells. In more preferred embodiments, the CD74 immunoconjugate is capable of inducing cell death in the absence of any other therapeutic agent, although such agents may be optionally administered prior to, together with or subsequent to administration of the anti-CD74 immunoconjugate. The compositions may be part of a kit for administering the anti-CD74 immunoconjugates or compositions. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100069 | B-Lymphocyte Targeting Agents for Use in a Method for the Treatment of a Disease - The present invention is related to a B-lymphocyte targeting agent for use in a method for the treatment or diagnosis of cardiac insufficiency. Furthermore, it is related to a composition comprising such B-lymphocyte targeting agent and methods for determining whether a patient suffering from cardiac insufficiency is amenable to the use of the B-lymphocyte targeting agent for its treatment. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100070 | Cyclic Peptide Analogues For Non-Invasive Imaging of Pancreatic Beta-Cells - Compositions, methods of using and methods of making a cyclic peptide analog imaging agent that includes at least portions of a peptide or protein that binds specifically to the GLP-1 receptor (GLP-1R) and the cyclic analog has one or more conformational restrictions including, but not limited to, lactam bridges, disulfide bridges, hydrocarbon bridges, and their combinations, salts and derivatives thereof wherein the cyclic analog is more stable than a non-cyclic analog when incubated in the presence of enzymes that degrade GLP-1 and have an increased serum half-live, wherein the cyclic analog comprises at least a portion of a GLP-1 peptide or at least a portion of an Exendin peptide salts, derivatives or combinations thereof. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100071 | SYNTHESIS AND USE OF RADIOLABELLED INSULIN ANALOGUES - A radiolabelled insulin analogue is provided. The analogue comprises a radiolabel linked to an insulin analogue at an amino acid at the terminal end of the B chain of the insulin analogue. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100072 | PET IMAGING OF FIBROGENESIS - The present invention relates to peptide compounds and their use for in vivo imaging using positron emission tomography (PET). More specifically, the invention relates to the use of such peptide-based compounds in a method for the in vivo imaging of liver fibrosis. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100073 | PET RADIOTRACERS FOR IMAGING FATTY ACID METABOLISM AND STORAGE - Fatty acid analogue (FAA) molecules comprising positron-emitting radionuclides, salts thereof, and FAA-triglycerides are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of synthesis, and methods of imaging distribution and metabolism of fatty acids and fatty acid triglycerides. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100074 | HUMANIZED ANTIBODIES AGAINST LIGHT AND USES THEREOF - The present invention is directed to antigen-binding polypeptides, or variants or derivatives thereof which specifically bind the LIGHT polypeptide. The invention is also directed to methods of making and using such antibodies specifically in the treatment or diagnosis of immune, inflammatory and malignant diseases or conditions (e.g. inflammatory bowel disease; Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and transplantation). | 2012-04-26 |
20120100075 | Fluorescent Gold Nanocluster Matrix - The present invention discloses a fluorescent gold nanocluster, comprising: a dihydrolipoic acid ligand (DHLA) on the surface thereof, wherein the fluorescent gold nanocluster generates fluorescence by the interaction between the dihydrolipoic acid ligand and the nanocluster and the particle diameter of the fluorescent gold nanocluster is between 0.5 nm and 3 nm, wherein the wavelength of the emission fluorescence of the fluorescent gold nanocluster is between 400 nm and 1000 nm. In addition, the fluorescent gold nanocluster is used as bioprobes and/or applied in fluorescent biological label, clinical image as contrast medium, clinical detection, clinical trace, and clinical treatment etc. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100076 | METHODS OF MODULATING COLD SENSORY PERCEPTION - The present invention relates to regulation of cold sensation and pain. More particularly, the present invention is directed to nucleic acids encoding a member of the transient regulatory protein family, CMR1, which is involved in modulation of the perception of cold sensations and pain. The invention further relates to methods for identifying and using agents that modulate cold responses and pain responses stimulated by cold via modulation of CMR1 and CMR1-related signal transduction. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100077 | MIXTURE OF AMPHIPATHIC MOLECULES AND METHOD FOR MODIFYING CELL MEMBRANES BY MEANS OF FUSION - Disclosed is a mixture of amphipathic molecules and a method for modifying cells in vivo by way of membrane fusion with these molecules. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100078 | Pyrazine Derivatives and Uses Thereof in Renal Monitoring - The present invention relates to pyrazine derivatives such as those represented by Formulas I and II below. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100079 | STIMULI-RESPONSIVE CARRIERS FOR MPI-GUIDED DRUG DELIVERY - The present invention relates to a composition comprising a shell structure forming a cavity, wherein said shell structure comprises a drug and wherein said composition is associated with at least one contrast agent; wherein said shell structure is capable of releasing its contents into the exterior upon the application of an external stimulus and wherein said contrast agent comprises magnetic particles which are capable of being detected by Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI), wherein at least more than 5% (w/w) of the magnetic particles comprised in said contrast agent have a magnetic moment of at least −18 m 2 A, 10 wherein said magnetic particles are preferably composed of Fe, Co, Ni, Zn or Mn or alloys thereof or oxides of any of these. The present invention further relates to the use of such a composition or a composition comprising a shell structure forming a cavity, wherein said shell structure comprises a drug and wherein said composition is associated with at least one contrast agent, wherein said contrast agent is capable of being detected by MPI and wherein said shell structure is capable of releasing its contents into the exterior upon the application of an external stimulus as a carrier for a controlled delivery of a drug, as well as to a method of data acquisition for the control of a drug delivery process comprising the detection or localization via MPI of such compositions. In a further aspect the present invention relates to such compositions for treating a pathological condition, wherein the treatment comprises the release of the drug by the application of a stimulus. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100080 | Econazole Composition and Methods of Treatment Therewith - The invention provides a water-based composition for treating an infection by a dermatophyte fungus comprising econazole or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Also provided are methods of treatment utilizing the water-based foam composition, as well as its preparation. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100081 | Composition and Method for Treating Wounds - Provided, among other things, is a method of treating a wound comprising: periodically applying to the wound over a course of days an effective amount of a water based formulation (comprising: 0.5 to 5 wt % of an emollient comprising silicone oil, 2 to 10 wt % of fatty acid, humectant(s), emulsifying agent(s), and polymer(s)), wherein the formulation is formulated as a spray, cream, lotion, milk or foam-former. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100082 | ORAL COMPOSITION - Provided is an oral composition having a tongue coating removing effect and a strong bad breath removing effect. An oral composition having a tongue coating removing action, characterized by containing an extract of | 2012-04-26 |
20120100083 | Compositions and Methods for Imparting a Sunless Tan with a Vicinal Diamine - A composition and method for imparting a sunless tan to skin is described. The composition and method makes use of a sunless tanning agent like dihydroxyacetone in combination with an adjuvant which is a vicinal diamine. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100084 | POLYMERS BASED ON ARCRYLIC, METHACRYLIC OR ETHACRYLIC AMIDOALKYL SULFONIC ACID OR SALTS AND CARBOXYALKY ACRYLATE, METHACRYLATE OR ETHACRYLATE OR OLIGOMERS OF SAID CARBOXY COMPOUNDS - Water-soluble or water-swellable polymers are described, containing a) 20.0 to 98.99 mole percent of one or more independently recurring structural units of the formula (1) and b) 1.0 to 79.99 mole percent of one or more independently recurring structural units of the formula (2), and c) 0.01 to 8.0 mole percent of one or more independently recurring cross-linking structural units, which are obtained from one or more monomers having at least two olefinic double bonds. The polymers are suitable, for example, as thickeners or yield point formers, in particular in cosmetic, dermatological or pharmaceutical compositions. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100085 | COMPOSITION CONTAINING SORBITAN MONOCAPRYLATE AND ALCOHOL - The invention relates to liquid compositions which contain a) from 5 to 95% by weight of sorbitan monocaprylate and b) from 5 to 95% by weight of one or more alcohols of formula (1) | 2012-04-26 |
20120100086 | BLEACHING PEPTIDE HYDROLYZATE PROTEASOME ACTIVATOR AND COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SAME - The present invention relates to a peptidic hydrolyzate enriched in bioactive peptides, said hydrolyzate being a proteasome activator. In addition, the present invention relates to, on the one hand, a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising said hydrolyzate in a physiologically acceptable medium and, on the other hand, its use to depigment, lighten and/or whiten the skin and prevent or treat hyperpigmentation blemishes as well as cutaneous signs due to photo-aging. Lastly, the invention applies to a cosmetic treatment method utilizing said peptidic hydrolyzate. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100087 | WHITENING COSMETIC COMPOSITION CONTAINING GREEN TEA EXTRACT - The present invention relates to a whitening cosmetic composition containing a green tea extract and, more particularly, to a whitening cosmetic composition containing a green tea extract that is prepared from green tea leaves by hot water extraction and liquid culture with | 2012-04-26 |
20120100088 | APIGENIN-CONTAINING COMPOSITION - Provided is a composition which maintains apigenin stably. The present invention provides the composition containing apigenin at 3 ppm or more and dibutylhydroxytoluene, wherein the mass ratio of the content of apigenin relative to the content of dibutylhydroxytoluene is 1 or greater, or the pH value is less than 7. Also provided is a method for preparing an apigenin-containing composition, the method including combining 3 ppm or more of apigenin with dibutylhydroxytoluene so that the mass ratio of the content of apigenin relative to the content of dibutylhydroxytoleune is 1 or greater, or including adjusting the ph of the composition to a value less than 7. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100089 | COSMETIC COMPOSITION FOR MAKEUP AND/OR KERATIN MATERIAL CARE, BASED ON A MIXTURE OF RESINS MQ AND T-PR, AND MAKEUP METHOD - The present invention relates to a composition that includes, in a physiologically acceptable medium: A) a siloxane resin containing at least 80 mol % of the following units: (i) (R′ | 2012-04-26 |
20120100090 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING A POLAR MODIFIED POLYMER - The invention relates to a composition comprising (1) at least one polar modified polymer, (2) at least one compound selected from a hyperbranched polyol having at least two hydroxyl groups, a sugar silicone surfactant, and a gelling agent. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100091 | HAIR-TREATMENT COMPOSITION AND HAIR-TREATMENT METHOD USING SAME - Provided is a hair-treatment composition containing: a first amphoteric surfactant having a structure represented by general formula (1) below; at least one type of second amphoteric surfactant selected from the group consisting of fatty acid amide propyldimethylaminoacetic acid betaines, alkyldimethylaminoacetic acid betaines, N-acylaminoethyl-N-2-hydroxyethylaminocarboxylic acid salts and N-acylaminoethyl-N-carboxymethoxyethylaminocarboxylic acid salts fatty acid amide propyldimethylaminoacetic acid betaines, alkyldimethylaminoacetic acid betaines; and an acidic amino acid. In general formula (1), R | 2012-04-26 |
20120100092 | ANTIDANDRUFF SHAMPOO BASED ON A GEL NETWORK - Hair shampoo composition comprising: A. a cleaning phase, B. an azole antidandruff agent, C. and an aqueous conditioning gel network, the gel network comprising: (a) fatty material; (b) a gel network anionic surfactant comprising an alkyl group with from 16 to 30 carbons; (c) optionally a cationic surfactant; wherein the conditioning gel network has no overall charge or is anionic and wherein the cleansing phase comprises a cleansing anionic surfactant which comprises an alkyl group with from 8 to 14 carbons, D. an aqueous carrier. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100093 | MEDICINAL PACKAGE - The present invention relates to a medicinal package comprising a medicinal preparation capable of giving out smells, a packaging component and a chemical absorption-type desiccant. According to the present invention, a medicinal package wherein unpleasant smells are reduced is provided. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100094 | Compositions for stabilizing bacillus spores and methods of use thereof - The invention provides methods for providing | 2012-04-26 |
20120100095 | DEODORANT SPRAY - A deodorant comprises triethyl citrate, zinc glycinate, and water. The deodorant has a pH of 5.5 to 6.5. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100096 | CONJUGATES PF SMALL-INTERFERING NUCLEIC ACIDS - The present invention relates to conjugates of small-interfering nucleic acids (siNA). Compositions of siNA suited for administration to a patient are described. Methods for delivering the compositions are also described. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100097 | CELLULOSE SUPPORT CONTAINING D-MANNOSE DERIVATIVES - Cellulose support containing mannose derivatives able to fix type 1 piliated bacteria, application to disinfecting wipes especially. Support intended to bind type 1 piliated bacteria comprising cellulose fibers and/or regenerated cellulose fibers onto which mannose derivative is fixed characterized in that the mannose derivative is present in the form of copolymer obtained by copolymerization of: —a monomer derivative of alkenyl α-D-mannopyranoside modified with a function capable of reacting with an acrylamid monomer, —a cationic monomer —an acrylamid monomer. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100098 | SOLID FORM SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (SLS) PESTICIDE COMPOSITION - A composition and method of eliminating pests combines water and a solid form of sodium lauryl sulfate to form a pesticide composition effective to cause mortality in pests. The composition is applied to the indoor structure in an area which the pests inhabit. The sodium lauryl sulfate can be in needle form, pellet form or powder form and constitutes between about 1% and about 10% by weight of the pesticide composition. The composition may be applied to an area inhabited by cockroaches, including, but not limited to, in crevices, cracks, corners, wall and floor junctures or other enclosed or partially enclosed areas of a structure. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100099 | FUSION PROTEINS HAVING MUTATED IMMUNOGLOBULIN HINGE REGION - A fusion protein having a non-immunoglobulin polypeptide having a cysteine residue proximal to the C terminal thereof, and an immunoglobulin component with a mutated hinge region is provided. The mutation comprises a point mutated site corresponding in position to the position in a native hinge region of the cysteine residue located nearest the cysteine residue of the non-Ig component. The distance from the cysteine residue of the non-immunoglobulin polypeptide and any remaining cysteine residues of the mutated hinge region is sufficient to prevent the formation of a disulphide bond therebetween. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100100 | CYCLIN DEPENDENT KINASE INHIBITORS AND METHODS OF USE - The presently disclosed subject matter relates to methods and compositions for protecting healthy cells from damage due to DNA damaging agents. In particular, the presently disclosed subject matter relates to the protective action of selective cyclin dependent kinase 4/6 (CDK4/6) inhibitors administered to subjects that have been exposed to or that are at risk of exposure to DNA damage. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100101 | CTLA-4 ANTIBODY DOSAGE ESCALATION REGIMENS - A disease or condition, such as cancer or an infectious disease, can be treated in a patient by administering a CTLA-4 antibody in an escalating dosage regimen until a partial or complete response is elicited in the patient or a pre-determined maximum dosage is reached. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100102 | CANCER VACCINE - We disclose a vaccine comprising a pappalysin and vaccine compositions comprising a pappalysin. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100103 | IN SITU FORMING HYDROGEL AND BIOMEDICAL USE THEREOF - Disclosed are in situ-forming injectable hydrogel and medical uses thereof. In the in situ-forming injectable hydrogel two or more homogeneous or heterogeneous polymers are bonded to each other by a dehydrogenation reaction between phenol or aniline moieties on adjacent polymers, wherein a polymer backbone is grafted with a phenol or aniline moiety using a linker. In contrast to conventional hydrogel, the in situ-forming injectable hydrogel is superior in terms of in vivo stability and mechanical strength thanks to the introduction of a water-soluble polymer as a linker which leads to an improvement in the reactivity of phenol or aniline moieties. Having the advantage of superior bio stability and mechanical strength, the hydrogel finds a variety of applications in the biomedical field. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100104 | Antiviral Compounds And Uses Thereof - This invention relates to: (a) compounds and salts thereof that, inter alia, inhibit HCV; (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of such compounds and salts; (c) compositions comprising such compounds and salts; (d) methods for preparing such intermediates, compounds, salts, and compositions; (e) methods of use of such compounds, salts, and compositions; and (f) kits comprising such compounds, salts, and compositions. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100105 | AGENT AND METHOD FOR TREATING REFRACTORY CHRONIC HEPATITIS C - It is found that even refractory chronic hepatitis C can be treated effectively and safely by administering an effective amount of a combination of 22β-methoxyolean-12-ene-3β,24(4β)-diol with an IFN. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100106 | COLLAGEN-BINDING SYNTHETIC PEPTIDOGLYCANS FOR WOUND HEALING - Methods and compositions for promoting wound healing in a patient by administering a collagen-binding synthetic peptidoglycan to the patient are described. Additionally, methods and compositions are described for decreasing scar formation in a patient by administering a collagen-binding synthetic peptidoglycan to the patient. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100107 | IN VIVO TRANSFER METHODS FOR WOUND HEALING - The present invention relates to an in vivo method for specific targeting and transfer of DNA into mammalian repair cells. The transferred DNA may include any DNA encoding a therapeutic protein of interest. The invention is based on the discovery that mammalian repair cells proliferate and migrate into a wound site where they actively take up and express DNA. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions that may be used in the practice of the invention to transfer the DNA of interest. Such compositions include any suitable matrix in combination with the DNA of interest. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100108 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF TREATING NO-OPTION CRITICAL LIMB ISCHEMIA (CLI) - The present invention provides methods for treating critical limb ischemia (CLI), including increasing wound healing, decreasing wound size, increasing survival-free amputation, preventing amputation, preventing or delaying de novo gangrene, increasing survival probability, and preventing or delaying death, in subjects who prevent a vascular occlusion that cannot be resolved by using a standard method of revascularization, i.e. a subject with “no-option” CLI. Methods of the invention include administering to a subject with no-option CLI an isolated cell composition for tissue repair comprising a mixed population of cells of hematopoietic, mesenchymal and endothelial lineage, wherein the viability of said cells is at least 80% and the composition contains: a) about 5-75% viable CD90 | 2012-04-26 |
20120100109 | Method for increasing the replication of oncolytic HSVs in highly resistant tumor cells using mTOR pathway and PI3K inhibitors - The present invention is directed to the administration of an HSV derived oncolytic virus and a PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway inhibitor to treat various types of resistant tumors. Therapy-resistant tumor formation is one of the main causes for treatment failure in the clinic. The treatment methods and compositions disclosed herein sensitize resistant tumors to the treatment of herpes simplex virus (HSV)-based oncolytic virotherapy. Pre or co-treatment of resistant tumor cells with the mTOR inhibitor, rapamycin, or certain PI3K inhibitors, such as LY294002, can efficiently sensitize the tumors to HSV derived oncolytic viruses, whereby the replication and spread of the viruses are dramatically enhanced. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100110 | PHYSIOLOGICAL METHODS FOR ISOLATION OF HIGH PURITY CELL POPULATIONS - The disclosure provides methods for isolating a pure or enriched population of differentiated cells derived from stem cells, comprising differentiating the population of stem cells; and migrating the differentiated cells through a porous membrane in a differentiation device to isolate the pure or enriched population of differentiated cells. The disclosure also provides a differentiation device for isolating a pure or enriched population of differentiated cells derived from stem cells, the device comprising a porous membrane; and an extracellular matrix. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100111 | METHOD FOR TREATING CANCER - The present invention relates to a method for preventing or treating cancer in an individual comprising administering the individual with a prophylactically or therapeutically effective quantity of a gingival fibroblast-derived product. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100112 | MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR USING ADIPOSE STEM CELLS TO TREAT LUNG INJURY AND DISEASE - The present invention provides methods for treating patients with acute or chronic lung disease or injury to the lungs including injury caused by exposure to cigarette smoke other irritants or another cause of pulmonary distress. Typical conditions that can be treated include conditions that cause inflammation in the lung or the death of lung endothelial cells. Treatment of other conditions such as compromised bone marrow function and cachexia can also be treated by the inventive methods disclosed herein. These methods including contacting Adipose Stem Cells (ASC) or media conditioned by contact with ASC (ASC-CM) or various factors secreted by the same including the media or components of the media with lung tissue and cells. In some instances the ASC used is harvested from the patient's own adipose tissue while in other instances the source is an exogenous donor. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100113 | DIFFERENTIATION METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF GLIAL CELL POPULATIONS - The present invention provides methods for generating oligodendrocyte progenitor cells from pluripotent cells, as well as methods for sustaining these oligodendrocyte progenitor cells in relatively pure cultures for long periods of time. The present invention also provides methods for further differentiating these oligodendrocyte progenitor cells into various glial cells. | 2012-04-26 |
20120100114 | MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS AND SUPPORTS FOR TISSUE REGENERATION, REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION - Materials and methods for preparing mesenchymal stem cells are described such that the mesenchymal stem cells remain for a longer period of time than would normally be found at a site of tissue healing. The mesenchymal stem cells are pretreated to exhibit osteogenic characteristics and, when combined with extracellular matrix components produced from the pretreated cells, improve tissue healing. Co-administration of the pretreated cells and their secreted extracellular matrix components at an injured site or defect allowed the mesenchymal stem cells to co-localize at or near the injured or defect site for a longer period. The combination improves overall repair of the tissue by extending the retention signal of mesenchymal stem cells. A three-dimensional scaffold containing the pretreated cells with or without addition of the secreted extracellular matrix is also described. The conditioned scaffold is suitable for use in vivo and may be preserved cryogenically prior to use. | 2012-04-26 |