18th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 50 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150118595 | GAS DIFFUSION LAYER WITH FLOWPATHS - A gas diffusion layer with flowpaths in which electroconductive wires form flow channels disposed upon an electroconductive substrate, the flow channels formed by the electroconductive wires having a height of 300 μm or less, and flow channels formed by adjacent electroconductive wires having an equivalent diameter of 300 μm or less. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118596 | GAS DIFFUSION ELECTRODE MEDIUM FOR FUEL CELL - A gas diffusion electrode medium is for a fuel cell, has a low in-plane gas permeability and favorable water drainage characteristics in addition to high conductivity, and is able to exhibit high cell performance across a wide temperature range from low temperatures to high temperatures. The gas diffusion electrode medium is characterized by a microporous region being disposed at least at one surface of an electrode substrate, and the microporous region containing flake graphite having an aspect ratio of 50-5000. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118597 | METAL SEPARATOR FOR SOLID OXIDE REGENERATIVE FUEL CELL COATED WITH CONDUCTIVE SPINEL OXIDE FILM, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME AND SOLID OXIDE REGENERATIVE FUEL CELL INCLUDING THE SAME - Disclosed is a metal separator for a solid oxide regenerative fuel cell coated with a conductive spinel oxide film. In the conductive spinel oxide film, yttrium is added to a manganese-cobalt spinel oxide to suppress growth of an insulating oxide film on the surface of the metal separator and volatilization of metal. In the conductive oxide film coated on the metal separator, yttrium is segregated at the grain boundaries of the spinel so that migration of oxygen through the grain boundaries can be suppressed. Therefore, the surface of the metal separator can be protected from exposure to the atmosphere and water vapor when the solid oxide regenerative fuel cell is operated at high temperature. In addition, poisoning of electrodes by metal volatilization from the surface of the metal separator and growth of an insulating oxide film on the surface of the metal separator can be prevented. Therefore, the stability of the solid oxide regenerative fuel cell stack can be markedly improved. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118598 | METHOD FOR RECOVERING FUEL CELL PERFORMANCE BY USING ELECTRODE REVERSAL - A method for recovering fuel cell performance by regenerating electrode characteristics through electrode reversal in order to partially recover performance of a degraded polymer electrolyte fuel cell is provided. The method includes reversing electrodes by supplying an anode of a degraded fuel cell stack with air and supplying a cathode thereof with hydrogen and performing a pulse operation by applying current to the reversed electrodes. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118599 | Composite Filaments having Thin Claddings, Arrays of Composite Filaments, Fabrication and Applications Thereof - A method of fabricating composite filaments is provided. An initial composite filament including a core and a cladding (such as a Pt-group metal) is cut into smaller pieces (or is first mechanically reduced and then cut into smaller pieces). The smaller pieces of the filaments are inserted into a metal matrix, and the entire structure is then further reduced mechanically in a series of reduction steps. The process can be repeated until the desired cross sectional dimension of the filaments is achieved. The matrix can then be chemically removed to isolate the final composite filaments with the cladding thickness down to the nanometer range. The process allows the organization and integration of filaments of different sizes, compositions, and functionalities into arrays suitable for various applications. Materials and components made from such composite filaments and arrays of composite filaments are also disclosed, | 2015-04-30 |
20150118600 | MICROPOROUS LAYER STRUCTURES AND GAS DIFFUSION LAYER ASSEMBLIES FOR ENHANCED WATER MANAGEMENT IN PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE FUEL CELLS - A microporous layer forming a portion of a gas diffusion layer assembly positioned adjacent to a catalyst layer within a fuel cell electrode. The microporous includes a first carbon-based material layer comprising a plurality of hydrophobic pores with a diameter of 0.05 to 0.2 μm and a plurality of bores with a diameter of 1 to 20 μm. The microporous layer structures and gas diffusion layer assemblies disclosed herein may be defined by a number of various designs and arrangements for use in proton exchange membrane fuel cell systems. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118601 | NOVEL PHOTOINITIATORS FOR PHOTOPOLYMERS - The present invention relates to novel photopolymer formulation comprising a polyol component, a polyisocyanate component, a writing monomer and a photoinitiator comprising a dye of formula (I). | 2015-04-30 |
20150118602 | PHOTOMASK AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF - A photomask including first opaque patterns and second opaque patterns is provided. The first opaque patterns are distributed in a first plane defined in the photomask, while the second opaque patterns are disposed above the first opaque patterns and spaced apart from the first opaque patterns. In other words, the first opaque pattern and second opaque pattern are not distributed in the same plane. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118603 | PHOTO MASK AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND METHOD OF FORMING TRENCHES BY USING PHOTO MASK - Embodiments of the invention provide a photo mask capable of simultaneously forming trenches for preventing an under-fill leakage in a process of forming an opening of a solder resist. In accordance with at least one embodiment, the photo mask includes a transparent base material having a non-transmitting film formed on one surface thereof, a semi-transmitting region formed by performing selective etching using a laser on the transparent base material, a transmitting region and a non-transmitting region formed on the transparent base material together with the semi-transmitting region, and an opening of a solder resist and trenches for preventing a leakage of an under-fill liquid or EMC mold may be simultaneously formed using the photo mask. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118604 | METHOD FOR FABRICATION OF HIGH ASPECT RATIO TRENCHES AND FORMATION OF NANOSCALE FEATURES THEREFROM - A process for forming trenches in a target material includes forming a masking layer onto the target material, where the masking layer comprises a material having high selectivity to a plasma etch gas adapted for etching the target material. A pattern is formed in the masking layer to expose portions of the target material and the sample is placed on an angle mount at a pre-determined angle relative to a cathode of a reactive ion etcher so that the target material is within a plasma dark space of the plasma etch gas. Ballistic ions within the plasma dark space form a trench structure within the target material. The process may further include repeating the steps of positioning the sample and etching the exposed portions of the target material with the substrate at a dif ferent angle to define a triangular structure. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118605 | Coated Photoconductors - The present disclosure is related to coated photoconductors. In an example, a coated photoconductor can comprise a photoconductor including a substrate having a charge generation layer and charge transport layer adhered thereto and a top coating adhered to the photoconductor. The top coating can comprise a cross-linkable polymer, a cross-linker, and a polymeric dopant having a weight average molecular weight of less than 500,000. Additionally, the top coating can have a thickness of 0.1 μm to 12 μm and the polymeric dopant can be present in the top coating at a concentration of 0.1 wt % to 10 wt %. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118606 | ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOSENSITIVE MEMBER - An electrophotographic photosensitive member includes a photosensitive layer containing a naphthalenediimide derivative represented by the following general formula (1). In the general formula (1), R | 2015-04-30 |
20150118607 | ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOSENSITIVE MEMBER - An electrophotographic photosensitive member includes a photosensitive layer containing a naphthalenediimide derivative represented by the following formula (1) or (2). In the formula (1) or (2), R | 2015-04-30 |
20150118608 | MULTI-LAYER ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOSENSITIVE MEMBER - A multi-layer electrophotographic photosensitive member contains a charge generating material including oxo-titanium phthalocyanine that among diffraction peaks for Bragg angles 2θ±0.2° with respect to characteristic X-rays of CuKα having a wavelength of 1.542 Å, at least exhibits a highest diffraction peak at 27.2°. The multi-layer electrophotographic photosensitive member also contains a hole transport material including a triarylamine derivative shown in Generic Formula (1). A ratio of the hole transport material relative to a binder resin in a charge transport layer is no greater than 0.55. In Generic Formula (1), Ar | 2015-04-30 |
20150118609 | Tuning Toner Gloss with Bio-based Stabilizers - The disclosure describes a process to produce toner with tunable gloss levels comprising a stabilizer to freeze particle growth following aggregation, where the stabilizer does not chelate metal ions. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118610 | HYBRID EMULSION AGGREGATE TONER - Toners and processes useful in providing toners suitable for electrophotographic apparatuses, including apparatuses such as digital, image-on-image, and similar apparatuses. In particular, emulsion aggregate toner compositions that use two different emulsion aggregation (EA) technologies and which comprise a base resin composed of both styrene-acrylate and polyester resins. These toner compositions further include polyaluminum chloride (PAC) instead of the more commonly used aluminum sulfate as the flocculant or aggregating agent. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118611 | TONER TO DEVELOP ELECTROSTATIC LATENT IMAGES - A toner to develop electrostatic latent images which uses an appropriate combination of a high molecular weight binder resin and a low molecular weight binder resin, an appropriate amount of a releasing agent, and a combination of silica particles and iron oxide particles as external additives, and thus has the following effects: the toner may reduce a generation amount of ultra-fine particles (UFPs) and have enhanced fluidity, charging uniformity, charging stability, transfer efficiency, fixability, durability and a cleaning ability. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118612 | ELECTROSTATIC LATENT IMAGE DEVELOPING TONER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - An electrostatic latent image developing toner includes toner particles each including a toner core containing a binder resin and a shell layer on a surface of the toner core. The shell layer includes a unit derived from a monomer of a thermosetting resin. The thermosetting resin is one or more resins selected from the group of amino resins consisting of a melamine resin, a urea resin, and a glyoxal resin. The inorganic particles intervene in an interface between the toner core and the shell layer. The inorganic particles have a number average particle diameter of 60 nm or more and 250 nm or less. Protrusions having a shape that follows a shape of the inorganic particles are on surfaces of the toner particles. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118613 | HYBRID EMULSION AGGREGATE TONER - Emulsion aggregate toner compositions that use two different emulsion aggregation (EA) technologies. Namely, there is provided an emulsion aggregation toner that comprises a base resin composed of both styrene-acrylate and polyester resins. Such hybrid emulsion aggregation toner compositions are lower in cost but still maintain desirable developer properties like low minimum fusing temperature (MFT) and lower dielectric loss. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118614 | TONER FOR DEVELOPING ELECTROSTATIC IMAGES AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE TONER - The present invention is to provide a toner which is able to prevent an odor generated from the toner upon fixing and which has excellent fixability. The present invention is also to provide a method for producing the toner. Disclosed is a method for producing a toner for developing electrostatic images, wherein a content of diethylbenzene in colored resin particles after a polymerization step and before a stripping step, is set to 100 to 400 ppm by the polymerization step; and wherein the diethylbenzene content in the colored resin particles after the stripping step is set to 30 to 250 ppm by the stripping step, and a content of the monovinyl monomer in the colored resin particles after the stripping step is set to 30 ppm or less by the stripping step. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118615 | TONER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A toner includes a plurality of toner particles each having a core and a shell layer on a surface of the core. In a cross section of the toner particle analyzed by EELS, for at least 50% of a circumferential length of the core, the shell layer has one or more portions each satisfying conditions that: a ratio of INc to INs is no less than 0.0 and no greater than 0.2; and a thickness of the shell layer is at least 5 nm. Here, INs indicates an intensity of an N-K shell absorption-edge originating from nitrogen atoms in the shell layer, and INc indicates an intensity of an N-K shell absorption-edge originating from nitrogen atoms in the core. In addition, the longest length among the one or more portions of the shell layer each satisfying the conditions is at least 100 nm. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118616 | METHOD FOR FORMING RESIST PATTERN AND RESIST COMPOSITION - A resist pattern formation method with enhanced resolution and process margin in forming a resist pattern. The method includes using a resist composition containing a high-molecular weight compound having a constituent unit represented by the general formula (a0-1) and conducting patterning by negative type development with a developing solution containing an organic solvent to forma resist pattern | 2015-04-30 |
20150118617 | NEGATIVE-TYPE PHOTORESIST COMPOSITION FOR THICK FILM AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a negative-type photoresist composition for thick film, comprising: (A) 20 to 50 wt % of an alkali-soluble resin which is polymerized from a plurality of kinds of monomers, wherein the monomers includes compounds represented by formulas (1A) and (1B), and based on the weight ratio of the monomers to the alkali-soluble resin, the sum of the formula (1A) compound and the formula (1B) compound are 20 to 60%, and X of the formula (1A) and (1B) may be independently H, methyl or ethyl. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118618 | PHOTOACID GENERATOR, PHOTORESIST, COATED SUBSTRATE, AND METHOD OF FORMING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A photoacid generator compound has the formula (1) | 2015-04-30 |
20150118619 | SALT AND PHOTORESIST COMPOSITION COMPRISING THE SAME - A salt represented by the formula (I): | 2015-04-30 |
20150118620 | SALT AND PHOTORESIST COMPOSITION COMPRISING THE SAME - A salt represented by formula (I): | 2015-04-30 |
20150118621 | METHOD OF FORMING PATTERN AND ACTINIC-RAY- OR RADIATION-SENSITIVE RESIN COMPOSITION FOR USE IN THE METHOD - Provided is a method of forming a pattern, including (a) forming a film comprising an actinic-ray- or radiation-sensitive resin composition comprising a resin (P) containing a repeating unit (P1) with a cyclic carbonic acid ester structure and any of repeating units (P2) of general formula (P2-1) below, and a compound (B) that when exposed to actinic rays or radiation, generates an acid, (b) exposing the film to actinic rays or radiation, and (c) developing the exposed film with a developer comprising an organic solvent to thereby obtain a negative pattern. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118622 | Positive Photosensitive Resin Composition, Photosensitive Resin Film Prepared by Using the Same, and Display Device - Disclosed are a positive photosensitive resin composition including (A) a polybenzoxazole precursor having a polydispersity of about 1 to about 1.6; (B) a photosensitive diazoquinone compound; (C) a thermal acid generator; and (D) a solvent, a photosensitive resin film using the same, and a display device. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118623 | RESIN COMPOSITION AND PATTERN FORMING METHOD USING THE SAME - A resin composition of the present invention includes a polymer compound (A) containing a repeating unit (Q) represented by the following general formula (1): | 2015-04-30 |
20150118624 | COMPOSITION FOR FORMING RESIST UNDERLAYER - The present invention provides a dendrimer compound capable of improving critical dimension uniformity and DOF (depth of focus) margin, and also provides a composition capable of forming an underlayer film. The dendrimer compound comprises a branched chain having a central aromatic skeleton and amide or ester bond, and is contained in the composition for forming an underlayer film. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118625 | BLOCK COPOLYMER SELF-ASSEMBLY FOR PATTERN DENSITY MULTIPLICATION AND RECTIFICATION - Provided herein is a method, including a) transferring an initial pattern of an initial template to a substrate; b) performing block copolymer self-assembly over the substrate with a density multiplication factor k; c) creating a subsequent pattern in a subsequent template with the density multiplication factor k; and d) repeating steps a)-c) with the subsequent template as the initial template until a design specification for the subsequent pattern with respect to pattern density and pattern resolution is met. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118626 | TUBE NOZZLE ELECTROSPINNING - Various examples are provided for tube nozzle electrospinning. In one example, among others, is a system including a nozzle tube with an array of nozzles configured to produce a plurality of electrospun nanofibers and a positioning stage configured to control deposition of the plurality of electrospun nanofibers on a substrate to form a layer of nanofibers. Another example is a method including generating a plurality of electrospun nanofibers from an array of nozzles positioned over a substrate and controlling movement of the substrate to form a layer of electrospun nanofibers. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118627 | PATTERN FORMING METHOD, COMPOSITION USED TEHREIN, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A pattern forming method includes: (i) a step of forming a first film by using an actinic ray-sensitive or radiation-sensitive resin composition (I), (ii) a step of exposing the first film, (iii) a step of developing the exposed first film by using an organic solvent-containing developer to form a negative pattern, (iv) a step of forming a second film on the negative pattern by using a specific composition (II), (v) a step of increasing polarity of the specific compound present in the second film, and (vi) a step of removing a specific area of the second film by using the organic solvent-containing remover. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118628 | ACTINIC-RAY- OR RADIATION-SENSITIVE RESIN COMPOSITION, ACTINIC-RAY- OR RADIATION-SENSITIVE FILM THEREFROM, METHOD OF FORMING PATTERN, PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - Provided is an actinic-ray- or radiation-sensitive resin composition including a resin (P) comprising any of repeating units (A) of general formula (I) below, each of which contains an ionic structural moiety that when exposed to actinic rays or radiation, is decomposed to thereby generate an acid in a side chain of the resin. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118629 | BURNER WITH FLAME POSITION ELECTRODE ARRAY - A burner includes a flame positioning mechanism. The flame positioning mechanism includes a flame charger, a plurality of electrodes placed a respective distances along a fuel stream propagation path, and an electrode switch configured to place a subset of the plurality of electrodes into electrical continuity with a holding voltage. Current flow between the flame charge and the holding voltage anchors the flame to an electrode placed into electrical continuity with the holding voltage. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118630 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A HEATING APPLIANCE - Disclosed herein is a system for monitoring a heating apparatus that includes a motion detector configured to determine whether a person is proximate the heating apparatus. The motion detector is default deactivated. Further disclosed is a heat sensor configured to determine whether the heating apparatus has a temperature that is above a threshold. The heat sensor is default deactivated. A processor is in operable communication with each of the motion detector and the heat sensor configured to cyclically repeat a first countdown. The heat sensor is temporarily activated once during each of the repeated first countdowns. The processor is configured to perform a second countdown when the activated heat sensor determines that the heating apparatus has the temperature that is above the threshold. The second countdown is reset each time the motion detector determines that a person is proximate the heating apparatus. Further disclosed is a transmitter configured to send data signals to an outside device when the processor reaches the end of the second countdown, and a receiver configured to receive data signals from the outside device. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118631 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING EXCESS AIR IN A FURNACE - A device and method of controlling excess air during and after ignition of a gas furnace by operating a variable speed combustion blower assembly at an initial speed; operating a gas valve assembly and a burner assembly to initiate an ignition sequence; operating the variable speed combustion blower assembly at an increasing plurality of speeds until an excess air measurement is less than or equal to a predetermined value, and operating the variable speed combustion blower assembly at a steady state airflow rate to maintain the excess air measurement at the predetermined value. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118632 | Industrial Conveyor Oven - A conveyor oven for heating and cooling a material at varying air temperatures is proposed. The conveyor oven houses a conveyor and a plurality of climate controlled heating and cooling zones through which the material is transported. In a preheating zone, the material is heated to a desired temperature by at least one cooling fan system that provides exhaust air to the zone. In a heating zone, the material is heated by a heating system cycle comprising an air compressor, a turbine combustor, a turbine preheater, a turbine, a generator, a turbine combustor, and a combustor. In a cooling zone, the material is cooled to a desired temperature by at least one air fan system. Material that has been heated and cooled in the conveyor oven exists via the conveyor belt where it is removed by human and/or machine means. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118633 | METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A DISTALIZER - Method of assembling a distalizer comprising a mesial element and a distal element, and an arm connecting the distal element with the mesial element, the arm comprising a ball member at one end of the arm and the distal element comprising a receptacle for receiving said ball member, the method comprising providing the distal element with an opening of the receptacle that is large enough to introduce the ball member substantially without deformation, providing the arm with the ball member, introducing the ball member into the receptacle, and reducing the opening of the receptacle. The disclosure further relates to a distalizer obtainable by such a method. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118634 | RECTANGULAR ORTHODONTIC ARCH WIRE APPLIANCE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF RECTANGULAR ORTHODONTIC ARCH WIRE APPLIANCE - A connecting wire is a wire having a circular cross-section and made of shape memory alloy or the like. Individual blocks have a cross-section configured to engage with an orthodontic bracket and have a through hole to insert the connecting wire. Because a torque is applied separately to each of the individual blocks after the connecting wire and individual blocks are formed according to an arch form on a Monson sphere, the torque can be applied keeping a three-dimensional curve such as the Monson sphere. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118635 | WIRE FOR CORRECTING BIMAXILLARY PROTRUSION, AND BIMAXILLARY PROTRUSION CORRECTION SYSTEM COMPRISING SAME - Disclosed are an orthodontic wire of giving orthodontic force to anterior teeth in order to correct bimaxillary protrusion, and an orthodontic system with the same. The orthodontic wire for correcting bimaxillary protrusion includes a lingual arch wire which is curved corresponding to a set of the anterior teeth so as to be fitted to a lingual side of the anterior teeth; a traction wire which is provided in the lingual arch wire for connection with a traction member of giving lingual traction force; and a pair of support wires which is extended backward from the lingual arch wire so as to provide the lingual arch wire with reaction to the lingual traction force. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118636 | FOOT PEDAL CONTROLLER FOR DENTAL SCALER - A method for controlling a dental instrument includes a foot pedal responsive to commands from a user. An operating mode is selectable between normal and boost cycle. A conventional mode is selectable by pressing and holding the foot pedal to a first level to operate in normal mode. The foot pedal operates in a boost mode when the pedal advances to a second level. Maintained mode is selectable by tapping the foot pedal to change modes between idle, normal and boost mode. Each mode is switched by tapping the foot pedal. The pedal switches between the second process and the first process by pressing and holding the foot pedal at the desired level corresponding to normal or boost mode. The pedal switches from the first process to the second process by tapping the foot pedal at the level corresponding to normal or boost. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118637 | PORTABLE NONINVASIVE INSPECTION DEVICE - The present invention discloses a portable noninvasive inspection device, which comprises a light source illuminates an target to generate an optical inspection signal; a probe head provides an optical path for said light source to receive said optical inspection signal; at least one switched filter module arranged in the optical path, allowing the optical inspection signal to pass therethrough to generate a corresponding spectral signal; and an image sensor arranged behind the switched filter module, receiving the spectral signal and generating a spectral image. The spectral image can be transmitted to an external device, wherefrom the user can use the spectral image to examine the target in further detail. The present invention features a rotary-type or movable-type switched filter module, which facilitates the user to switch filters easily during optical inspection and expands the application of the present invention. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118638 | Intraoral Imaging Apparatus - An intraoral apparatus and method of using the same. The apparatus includes a tray for positioning within an oral cavity of an individual to receive a dental arch of the individual. Data acquisition elements coupled to the tray are for acquiring data usable for generating images of intraoral features including the dental arch, a palate, a facial sulcus, and a lingual sulcus of the individual. The images are combinable for determining a sulcus depth of the individual. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118639 | IONTOPHORETIC DEVICE AND A METHOD OF DELIVERY FOR DENTAL APPLICATIONS - An iontophoretic dental device that positions electrodes at buccal and lingual gingiva is described herein. The iontophoretic dental device includes an electrode locating member and electrodes that are attached to the electrode locating member. Further described herein is an iontophoretic dental system for simultaneously positioning electrodes at the buccal and lingual gingiva of a tooth on which dental work is performed. The system includes a coupler, lead wires and an iontophoretic dental device that further includes a clamp and electrodes. The electrodes are operatively attached to the clamp. Also described herein is a method of delivering a medicament to teeth or surrounding oral tissues including placing an iontophoretic dental device on buccal and lingual gingiva, the device including a clamp, and applying current to the electrodes. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118640 | Intra Oral Dental Motion Recording Device and Method for the Digital Diagnosis, Computer Design and Manufacture of Dental Devices - An intra oral dental device and method for recording the 3D envelope of motion of a patient and translating the recording into digital information used to diagnose, computer design and manufacture dental restorations. The dental device is comprised of upper and lower tracing members having tracing pins on one member and complementary recording material on the other. The method includes forming a set of intra oral gothic arch tracings to define the 3D envelope of motion, converting the tracings to a digital data set reproducing the motion, and using the data to create a virtual model of the patient and the jaw motion. The data is used to mill articulator housings to reproduce jaw motion, to virtually position and shape virtual teeth in conformity with the patient's jaw motion, and to mill the completed dental prosthesis insuring teeth contacting surfaces are in harmony with the patient's jaw motion. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118641 | TITANIUM AND TITANIUM ALLOYS FOR A DENTAL MATRIX BAND - A matrix band, including a straight, contoured or sectional matrix band for use in dentistry is described. The matrix band includes a metal or metal alloy strip constructed from titanium, titanium alloy or stainless steel plated with titanium or titanium alloy, which initiates coagulation of the blood, while the polymer coating eliminates capillary action between a tooth and the matrix band while the tooth is being filled. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118642 | CONTAINER FOR ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES - Provided packaged orthodontic assemblies and methods compressively retain an orthodontic appliance in a container along opposing sides of the appliance adjacent the bonding surfaces of its base. This can be done using a mechanism that limits contact between the appliance and the container while accommodating a substantial range of transverse base dimensions. This engagement mechanism allows an adhesive-coated appliance to be retained in a consistent orientation for convenient dispensing, while limiting potentially adverse interactions between the adhesive and the container. By avoiding loss of the adhesive components during storage, these assemblies and methods can extend shelf life and provide consistent adhesive handling properties. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118643 | ANTIBACTERIAL DENTAL CLEANING APPARATUS - A combination which augments and renders a forceful water stream apparatus an effective antibacterial device using only ordinary tap water. A micro-bubble generator is configured as an addition to the water stream apparatus so that the water stream comprises a large number of micro-bubbles. The micro-bubble generator produces air bubbles having diameters in the range of about 20 μm to about 50 μm. The small bubble diameter provides a high density and large number of micro-bubbles which produce many negative ions causing minute foreign particles to adsorb to the micro-bubbles and also creates a slightly alkali effect which also promotes sterilization. The micro-bubbles promote penetration into small periodontal and periimplant pockets where an ordinary water stream could not penetrate. Moreover, the ionization effect of high density micro-bubble water provides a germicidal effect which kills bacteria hidden in such pockets and in the gingival sulcus. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118644 | APPLICATOR FOR DISPENSING MATERIALS THROUGH A WATER-JET DEVICE - An applicator for dispensing materials therethrough when using a water jet device, which includes: a dispensing member comprising a cannular member having an inner cavity therein, having a recess formed therein, where cannular member comprises openings thereover; and a cover covering the cannular member such as to enclose the recess to form a space between the cover and the cannular member in which the material is located. This space is configured for containing a material therein to allow dispending the contained material through the plurality of openings into the cavity of the cannular member to enable dispensing allotted portions of the material when a respective water jet is directed towards a respective jet tip of the water jet device. The applicator can be removable from the water jet device to allow replacing or refilling thereof and to allow using the water jet device without the applicator. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118645 | APPLICATOR FOR DISPENSING MATERIALS THROUGH A WATER-JET DEVICE - An applicator for dispensing materials through a water jet device comprising a dispensing member having an inner cavity therein, the dispensing member comprises a plurality of openings thereover for allowing water and dispensing materials to enter and exit the cavity; and a cover serving as a removable tip of the water jet device, covering the dispensing member such that it forms a space between the cover and the dispensing member in the area of the openings of the dispensing member for containing a dispensing material therein. The applicator is configured for connecting to the water jet device such as to have water jet thereof directed through the cavity of the dispensing member and for dispensing allotted portions of the dispensing materials into the water jet through the openings of the dispensing member. The applicator is also configured for removably connecting to the water jet device for replacing and/or refilling thereof. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118646 | APPLICATION TIP AND SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING A DENTAL MATERIAL - An application tip for dispensing a dental material has a tubular dispensing end made of a plastic material. The dispensing end being formed of a circumferential wall having a thickness T | 2015-04-30 |
20150118647 | DEVICE FOR EMOVABLE ATTACHMENT OF DENTAL PROSTHESIS - The present invention relates to a device for the attachment of dental prosthesis, consisting of a male component which can be anchored into a jaw and a removable attachable female component for receiving the artificial teeth. The device includes at least one spring element and at least one retention element. At least one spring element is a leaf spring element which is made of superelastic material and connected by one of its end to a removable female component or the installed male component of the dental prosthesis and has a convex part on its second end for tight friction contacting with the retention element of opposite component of the dental prosthesis. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118648 | SHAPED SINTERED CERAMIC BODIES COMPOSED OF Y2O3-STABILIZED ZIRCONIUM OXIDE AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A SHAPED SINTERED CERAMIC BODY COMPOSED OF Y2O3-STABILIZED ZIRCONIUM OXIDE - Disclosed is a ceramic sintered shaped body containing Y | 2015-04-30 |
20150118649 | SURFACE TREATMENT METHOD FOR IMPLANT - The present invention relates to a surface treatment method for an implant, comprising: providing an implant; and forming a ceramic layer on a surface of the implant by atomic layer deposition, wherein the ceramic layer has a thickness of 5-150 nm; a root mean square roughness increase in a range of 15 nm or less; and a friction coefficient of 0.1-0.5. The ceramic layer formed on the surface of the implant can fully encapsulate the surface of the implant with excellent uniformity to effectively block the free metal ions dissociated from the implant. Moreover, it has anti-oxidation and anti-corrosion effects, and greatly enhances the biocompatibility of the implant. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118650 | Prosthetic Element for Bone Extremities Such as Fingers or Toes, or for Teeth, and Corresponding Production Method - Prosthetic element for bone extremities such as fingers or toes, or teeth, comprising a trabecular part ( | 2015-04-30 |
20150118651 | DENTAL PROSTHETIC ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A DENTAL IMPLANT AND A TRANSFIXED DENTAL PROSTHESIS - Dental prosthetic assembly ( | 2015-04-30 |
20150118652 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR IDENTIFYING BEHAVIOUR OF A VEHICLE DRIVER - The disclosure provides a method, performed in a first communication unit ( | 2015-04-30 |
20150118653 | SYSTEM OF ILLUSTRATION - System of illustration to make what is represented in an image or photograph more easily understandable. In particular, this system of s illustration is effective if utilized in the medical field. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118654 | Cosmetology training mannequin securing device - A cosmetology training mannequin securing device for securing the mannequin to an edge of a wash basin in a non-vertical position for shampoo training includes: a) a mannequin neck strap, adapted to extend around the mannequin neck; b) an intermediate connection component connected to the strap and to a clamp; c) the clamp, connected to the intermediate connection component and in a position so as to attach to the wash basin with the mannequin in a shampooing non-vertical position. There is also a mannequin and securing device combination. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118655 | MAKEUP APPLICATION ASSISTANCE DEVICE, MAKEUP APPLICATION ASSISTANCE METHOD, AND MAKEUP APPLICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - To appropriately assist with the application of makeup involving referencing a makeup technique of another person, this makeup application assistance device includes: first face part acquisition unit that acquires face part regions of a first face from a first image obtained by capturing the first face; second face part acquisition unit that acquires face part regions of a second face to which makeup has been applied, from a second image obtained by capturing the second face; reference makeup technique acquisition unit that acquires, for each face part of the second face, a makeup technique, which is a makeup application method, from the second image on the basis of the face part regions of the second face; and makeup technique presentation unit that associates the acquired makeup techniques with the corresponding face part regions of the first face, and presents the makeup techniques to a user. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118656 | CREATING WORKOUT ROUTINE AND NUTRITIONAL CHOICES IN AN ONLINE ENVIRONMENT - A system for creating user-defined workout routine and one or more nutritional choices in an online environment is provided. The system may include a processor configured to receive, from a user, data associated with one or more user personal metrics, based on which the user may be provided with a plurality of workout video segments for selection. The system may then combine the user-selected workout video segments into a single customized workout video. The system may further compile one or more nutritional choices based on the one more user personal metrics. The nutritional choices may be associated with the user video selection and may include meals that meet a user nutritional goal. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118657 | CREATING A WORKOUT ROUTINE IN ONLINE AND MOBILE NETWORKING ENVIRONMENTS - Methods and systems for creating workout routines are provided. An example method includes dynamically receiving data associated with one or more user personal metrics. The method further includes providing a user with a plurality of workout video segments based on the data associated with user personal metrics. The method also includes receiving, from the user, a video selection. The video selection includes one or more workout video segments selected from the plurality of workout video segments. The method further includes determining that the user personal metrics differ from predetermined user personal metrics. Based on the determination, the workout video segments are dynamically customized to obtain one or more customized video segments. The method further includes dynamically overlaying the data associated with the personal metrics over the customized video segments. After overlaying the data, one or more output customized video segments are obtained and displayed to the user. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118658 | ADAPTIVE INTERFACE FOR CONTINUOUS MONITORING DEVICES - Systems and methods that continuously adapt aspects of a continuous monitoring device based on collected information to provide an individually tailored configuration are described. The adaptations may include adapting the user interface, the alerting, the motivational messages, the training, and the like. Such adaptation can allow a patient to more readily identify and understand the information provided by/via the device. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118659 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EVALUATING FOOD PRODUCTS IN A HEALTH-MANAGEMENT CONTEXT - Systems and methods for weight management. In an embodiment, nutritional information for a food product is acquired. The nutritional information may comprise at least a calorie value and a protein value. At least one index value may be computed for the food product based on the calorie value and the protein value. In addition, one or more weight management tools may be provided to a user based on the computed index value. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118660 | System for and methods of teaching and learning foreign languages online using spreadsheets created by web-based document creating software - Novel systems/methods for generating language learning lessons is disclosed in the present application. A learner is allowed to speak out loud a sentence in a foreign language while an instructor types down exactly how the sentence is spoken in a first column on an instruction sheet. The instructor then types a correct sentence marked with symbols noting the incorrect word and missing word in a second column parallel to the first column. Unfamiliar word is then placed in a third column and mispronounced word is placed in a fourth column. The present invention further has other features to allow the learner(s) to see his/her verbal mistakes, become conscious of these mistakes and thereby control his/her way of using those words in the correct way much more efficiently. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118661 | COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY OF LANGUAGE-RELATED DISORDERS - The present disclosure relates to computing technologies for diagnosis and therapy of language-related disorders. Such technologies enable computer-generated diagnosis and computer-generated therapy delivered over a network to at least one computing device. The diagnosis and therapy are customized for each patient through a comprehensive analysis of the patient's production and reception errors, as obtained from the patient over the network, together with a set of correct responses at each phase of evaluation and therapy. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118662 | Process to promote healthy behaviors through motivation using mobile messaging and geofencing technologies - Provided is a mobile health and wellness motivational system in which users specify times and/or locations where they know they will need help with lifestyle challenges. Using the smartphone's clock and geo-fencing technologies, a motivational message arrives at the specified time and/or location. Highly personalized, this system provides motivation in the form of text, photo, video, music or launched text or call; using inspiration, deterrent, tips or distraction at the specified time and/or location that the motivation is needed. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118663 | System and Method for Predicting and Communicating Data Relating to a Partner's Mood and Sensitivity - A system, method, and computer application is presented for predicting a partner's mood and communicating the partner's mood to a user. Particularly, the invention include identifying a partner profile which comprises a plurality of partner data provided by the user, wherein the user and the partner are involved in a relationship (preferably a romantic relationship) with one another. Further, the invention includes performing a mood evaluation, by the processor, of at least a portion of the partner data in order to predict the partner's mood at a specified current or future time. A suggestion evaluation may also be performed which is structured to identify certain data in the partner's profile (e.g., mood, menstruation cycle, like and dislikes, etc.) and generate and communicate a suggestion, advice or tip to the user in order to further facilitate the development of the romantic relationship. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118664 | HUMAN MEMORY CHUNK CAPACITY TEST - Several methods are used to better define and optimize item sets for short-term memory tests with respect to chunkiness and homogeneity, including dynamically changing the test item set to make it have as few chunkable items as possible. A resulting item set allows the test taker to see in an intuitive way how her or his memory has a limited capacity of, typically, three non-chunkable items. The test can be done, inter alia, via computer, via the telephone, and via robocalling. It can, inter alia, provide mass screening for Alzheimer's disease and detect early Alzheimer's disease in drug trials. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118665 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANTICIPATING ACTIVITY - A system for anticipating activity includes an apparatus for anticipating activity. The apparatus includes an activity anticipation module that anticipates an activity based on an archive. The archive includes historical information associated with past activity. The apparatus also includes an encouragement module that provides encouragement for the activity. The encouragement is based on the archive and the activity. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118666 | Toilet Training Doll for Children - Disclosed is a toilet training aid for children. The device comprises a doll having a microphone, a sound recognition processing module, a memory, and a speaker imbedded therein. The sound recognition processing module is adapted to detect a clapping sound or a flushing sound. When either of the clapping sound or the flushing sound is detected through the microphone, a pre-recorded message recording is played through the speaker. The pre-recorded message recording verbally encourages the child and rewards the child for a successful completion of a toilet training experience. In one embodiment, the doll may resemble a princess, and in another embodiment, the doll may resemble a pirate. The doll further includes a clip that may be used to mount the doll onto a toilet tank or on a doll stand. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118667 | AUTOMATED LIFELOGGING TO IDENTIFY, MONITOR, AND HELP ACHIEVE USER GOALS - A user's activities are automatically logged as they are passively sensed by the user's mobile devices. Patterns of activities or changes in those patterns can be used to identify goals, and users can tell the logging system about other goals directly. The goals may be complex goals having many activities that may contribute to accomplishing the goal. Examples of complex goals include improving health, reducing carbon footprint, and saving money. Progress is monitored toward the user's goal over time. Suggestions are made to the user for how to make progress toward identified goals at times in the user's schedule where a degree of flexibility is available. The suggestions may be based on activities that worked for other people with similar profiles to the user (e.g., in terms of goal, schedule, characteristics, likes/dislikes, stage of change, motivation level, etc.). | 2015-04-30 |
20150118668 | ADAPTIVE INTERFACE FOR CONTINUOUS MONITORING DEVICES - Systems and methods that continuously adapt aspects of a continuous monitoring device based on collected information to provide an individually tailored configuration are described. The adaptations may include adapting the user interface, the alerting, the motivational messages, the training, and the like. Such adaptation can allow a patient to more readily identify and understand the information provided by/via the device. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118669 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN INTELLIGENT GOAL RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTIVITY LEVEL - A system for providing an intelligent goal recommendation for activity level includes an apparatus for providing an intelligent goal recommendation for activity level. The apparatus includes a movement monitoring module that monitors a movement to determine an activity score associated with the movement. The apparatus also includes a fatigue level module that detects a fatigue level. In addition, the apparatus includes an activity level recommendation module that recommends an activity level based on the fatigue level and an archive. The archive includes historical information about the movement and the fatigue level. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118670 | Interactive Educational System - The invention relates to an interactive educational system comprising a playground installation and a handheld computer device, where the playground installation comprises a three-dimensional physical object relating to an educational theme, and wherein the computer device comprises a digital educational content element relating to the same educational theme. The digital educational content element comprises a digital representation of the physical object of the playground installation thereby allowing a user to relate the physical object to its corresponding digital representation such as to increase the users understanding of the educational theme. The playground installation may comprise an ID element identifiable by the computer device for identification of the educational theme of the playground installation. The computer device may correspondingly comprise an identifier for identification of the ID element and may be configured for accessing a database, the database comprising a number of digital applications, each application comprising digital educational content elements relating to an educational theme, and wherein the computer device is further configured for accessing the digital application relating to the educational theme of the playground installation upon identification of the ID element by means of the identifier | 2015-04-30 |
20150118671 | Systems and Methods for Designing, Parsing and Mining of Game Log Files - Exemplary data structures designed for log files of game/simulation-based educational assessments are described. An exemplary data structure may comprise at least one session element representing an assessee's participation in an educational assessment session; a session identification element identifying the educational assessment session represented by the session element; an assessee identification element identifying the assessee participating in the educational assessment session represented by the session element; an events element representing a collection of events occurring in the educational assessment session represented by the session element; an event element representing one event in the collection of events; an event time element indicting a time associated with the event; an event performer element indicating a performer of the event; an event target element indicating a target of the event; and an event result element representing a result of the event. Systems and methods for verifying log file conformance to the schema are described. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118672 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LEARNING MANAGEMENT - A method includes receiving, at one or more server computers, an assignment creation request from a leader user account. The assignment creation request identifies a document that is stored at a storage system, identifies a plurality of participant user accounts, and causes creation of an assignment at the one or more server computers. The method also includes storing, at the storage system, a respective copy of the document for each participant user account, wherein an ownership parameter for each respective copy of the document references a respective participant user account from the plurality of participant user accounts. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118673 | POLYMERIC SORBENT FOR REMOVAL OF IMPURITIES FROM WHOLE BLOOD AND BLOOD PRODUCTS - The invention concerns methods of treating stored blood and blood products maximizing shelf life and/or minimizing transfusion related complications such as non-hemolytic transfusion reactions such as fever, transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI), transfusion associated dyspnea (TAD), and allergic reactions by removing undesirable molecules in the blood and blood products milieu through use of a sorbent. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118674 | ANTI-HBC QUANTITATIVE DETECTION METHOD AND USES THEREOF IN MONITORING AND CONTROLLING DISEASE PROGRESSION OF CHRONIC HEPATITIS B PATIENT AND IN PREDICTING THERAPEUTIC EFFECT - The present invention relates to a method for quantitative detection of anti-HBc and its use in monitoring disease progression of chronic hepatitis B patients and predicting therapeutic effects. By quantitative detection of antibodies against hepatitis B core protein (Anti-HBc), it is able to monitor disease progression of chronic hepatitis B patients, effectively predict therapeutic effects in chronic hepatitis B patients who accept a therapy against hepatitis B virus (especially, a therapy based on interferon and a therapy based on nucleoside/nucleotide analogue anti-HBV drug), and thus guide the patients to reasonably choose drugs. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118675 | IMMUNOCHROMATOGRAPHY DETECTION METHOD - The present invention provides an immunochromatography detection method capable of suppressing non-specific reactions. The present invention relates to an immunochromatography detection method including: a step of adding an analyte dilution solution containing an analyte to a chromatography medium; a step of recognizing a detection target by a labeling substance modified with gold nanoparticles, which is dry-retained at a labeling substance retaining part; a step of developing a composite of the labeling substance and the detection target as a mobile phase; and a step of detecting the detection target in the developed mobile phase at a judgment part, wherein the labeling substance is protected with a polyalkylene glycol having one or more mercapto groups and/or a derivative thereof and then dry-retained together with arginine and casein at the labeling substance retaining part. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118676 | ELECTROKINETIC DEVICE FOR CAPTURING ASSAYABLE AGENTS IN A DIELECTRIC FLUID UTILIZING REMOVABLE ELECTRODES - Electrokinetic devices and methods are described with the purpose of collecting assayable agents from a dielectric fluid medium. Electrokinetic flow may be induced by the use of plasma generation at high voltage electrodes and consequent transport of charged particles in an electric voltage gradient. In one embodiment, an ionic propulsion device for providing a sample for a bio-specific assay of aerosol particles comprises a housing receiving a sample of aerosol particles and enclosing a high voltage electrode to generate a plasma of electrically charged particles. A carrier assembly is removably receivable in the housing, the carrier assembly comprising a non-conductive carrier and an electrode removably secured to the carrier. Incident to the carrier assembly being received in the housing, the electrode is subject to a voltage so that flow of charged aerosol particles generates a net air flow through the housing and said charged aerosol particles are deposited on the electrode, and said electrode can be removed from said carrier and placed in an extraction vessel for a bio-specific assay. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118677 | SAMPLE PREPARATION FOR FLOW CYTOMETRY - Described herein are methods and reagents for identifying and analyzing at least one microorganism (e.g. bacteria) in a sample and reducing the background signal intensity obtained when analyzing the sample by flow cytometry. The sample is prepared by combining the sample with a background signal-reducing molecule or with a nucleic acid stain covalently linked to a quencher. A portion of the particulate matter in the sample can optionally be removed with a resin prior to staining with a nucleic acid stain. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118678 | Assay for Identification of Therapeutics Targeting Ternary Complex Formation in Protein Synthesis - The present invention provides a novel assay that allows high-throughput screening of chemical compounds for the inhibition of binding between EF-Tu and tRNA. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118679 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SINGLE MOLECULE SEQUENCING USING ENERGY TRANSFER DETECTION - Provided herein are systems and methods for nucleotide incorporation reactions. The systems comprise polymerases having altered nucleotide incorporation kinetics and are linked to an energy transfer donor moiety, and nucleotide molecules linked with at least one energy transfer acceptor moiety. The donor and acceptor moieties undergo energy transfer when the polymerase and nucleotide are proximal to each other during nucleotide binding and/or nucleotide incorporation. As the donor and acceptor moieties undergo energy transfer, they generate an energy transfer signal which can be associated with nucleotide binding or incorporation. Detecting a time sequence of the generated signals, or the change in the signals, can be used to determine the order of the incorporated nucleotides, and can therefore be used to deduce the sequence of the target molecule. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118680 | Digital Counting of Individual Molecules by Stochastic Attachment of Diverse Labels - Compositions, methods and kits are disclosed for high-sensitivity single molecule digital counting by the stochastic labeling of a collection of identical molecules by attachment of a diverse set of labels. Each copy of a molecule randomly chooses from a non-depleting reservoir of diverse labels. Detection may be by a variety of methods including hybridization based or sequencing. Molecules that would otherwise be identical in information content can be labeled to create a separately detectable product that is unique or approximately unique in a collection. This stochastic transformation relaxes the problem of counting molecules from one of locating and identifying identical molecules to a series of binary digital questions detecting whether preprogrammed labels are present. The methods may be used, for example, to estimate the number of separate molecules of a given type or types within a sample. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118681 | METHOD FOR PREDICTING PROGNOSIS OF RENAL CELL CARCINOMA - In order to provide a method for detecting an unfavorable prognostic risk of renal cell carcinoma easily with quite high sensitivity and specificity, a methylome analysis was performed on normal renal tissues, and non-cancerous tissues and renal cell carcinomas derived from patients with renal cell carcinomas. The result revealed that it was possible to detect an unfavorable prognostic risk of renal cell carcinoma by detecting a DNA methylation level at at least one CpG site of FAM150A, GRM6, ZNF540, ZFP42, ZNF154, RIMS4, PCDHAC1, KHDRBS2, ASCL2, KCNQ1, PRAC, WNT3A, TRH, FAM78A, ZNF671, SLC13A5, and NKX6-2 genes. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118682 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING INTERFERING RNA MOLECULES IN MAMMALIAN CELLS AND THERAPEUTIC USES FOR SUCH MOLECULES - Methods for producing interfering RNA molecules in mammalian cells are provided. Therapeutic uses for the expressed molecules, including inhibiting expression of HIV, are also provided. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118683 | SUBSTRATES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR ELUTION OF NUCLEIC ACIDS - A solid substrate for biological sample storage under dry-state and elution of biomolecules is provided. The dry, solid substrate comprises a surface modified with a plurality of hydrophilic groups; and the substrate is comprised of one or more protein denaturing agents impregnated therein under a substantially dry state. A method for elution of biomolecules from biological samples is also provided. The compositions disclosed herein provide for enhanced elution and recovery of biomolecules, such as nucleic acids, from the sample. The sample is disposed on a substrate, dried to a substantially dry state; eluted from the biological sample dried on the substrate by rehydrating the substrate in an elution buffer. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118684 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING POLYNUCLEOTIDE-CONTAINING SAMPLES - Methods and systems for processing polynucleotides (e.g., DNA) are disclosed. A processing region includes one or more surfaces (e.g., particle surfaces) modified with ligands that retain polynucleotides under a first set of conditions (e.g., temperature and pH) and release the polynucleotides under a second set of conditions (e.g., higher temperature and/or more basic pH). The processing region can be used to, for example, concentrate polynucleotides of a sample and/or separate inhibitors of amplification reactions from the polynucleotides. Microfluidic devices with a processing region are disclosed. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118685 | DELAYING REAL-TIME SEQUENCING - Methods, compositions, and systems are provided that allow for reliable sequencing of the initial sequence region of a sequence of interest. The methods of the invention allow for more reliable barcoding of subpopulations of nucleic acids to be sequenced. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118686 | METHOD FOR SCREENING AMELIORANTS OF DRY SKIN CAUSED BY ATOPIC DERMATITIS USING BLEOMYCIN HYDROLASE ACTIVITY AS INDICATOR - The present invention provides a method for screening and evaluating ameliorants of dry skin caused by atopic dermatitis, comprising: evaluating a candidate drug as being an ameliorant of dry skin caused by atopic dermatitis in the case the candidate drug significantly increases expression and/or activity of bleomycin hydrolase in comparison with a control drug. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118687 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREDICTING SUSCEPTIBILITY TO A DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER - A nucleotide sequence signal amplification composition that includes an isolated, synthetic nucleotide sequence of greater than 7 nucleotides. The sequence is a fragment of SEQ ID NO:3 and further comprising a T nucleotide at position 1438 of SEQ ID NO:3 and one or more primers that bind to the synthetic nucleotide sequence, a thermostable DNA polymerase, restriction enzyme, or a combination thereof. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118688 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR DETECTING AND IDENTIFYING MICROORGANISMS IN MICROBIOLOGICAL CULTURE SAMPLES - Provided herein are methods, systems, and devices for detecting and/or identifying one or more specific microorganisms in a culture sample. Indicator particles, such as surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS)-active nanoparticles, each having associated therewith one or more specific binding members having an affinity for the one or more microorganisms of interest, can form a complex with specific microorganisms in the culture sample. Further, agitating magnetic capture particles also having associated therewith one or more specific binding members having an affinity for the one or more microorganisms of interest can be used to capture the microorganism-indicator particle complex and concentrate the complex in a localized area of an assay vessel for subsequent detection and identification. The complex can be dispersed, pelleted, and redispersed so that the culture sample can be retested a number of times during incubation so as to allow for real-time monitoring of the culture sample. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118689 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WHOLE BLOOD ASSAYS - A system comprised of a device for measuring hemoglobin content and/or determining a hematocrit value and/or measuring a hematocrit value, and a device for measuring or detecting an analyte, and a method for measuring or determining the presence of at least one analyte are described. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118690 | BIOLOGICAL ASSAY SAMPLE ANALYZER - A sample analyzer has an illuminator for illuminating an assay sample to cause luminescence, and a support for a sample vessel containing the assay sample. The support is adapted to position the assay sample proximate the illuminator. A detector is positioned along an optical axis extending from the illuminator, through the positioned assay sample, to the detector, so as to detect the luminescence from the assay sample. A reflector is removably disposed between the illuminator and the assay sample so as to reflect a portion of the luminescence back through the positioned assay sample toward the detector. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118691 | SIMULTANEOUS MEASUREMENT OF THROMBIN GENERATION AND CLOT STRENGTH IN PLASMA AND WHOLE BLOOD - A method for the simultaneous measurement of proteolylic enzyme generation and clot strength in plasma or whole blood or any appropriate biological sample derived from blood. The measurement method encompasses the use of a detectable substrate which includes a moiety that can be released upon reaction with the targeted proteolytic enzyme, and elements for measurement of an increase in viscosity of clot strength. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118692 | ACOUSTICALLY RESPONSIVE PARTICLES - Acoustically responsive particles and methods are provided for their use. Methods are provided for making and using tunable, monodisperse acoustically responsive particles and negative contrast acoustic particles, wherein the particles can contain a functional group available for covalent modification. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118693 | METHOD OF HIGH-THROUGHPUT SORTING OF HIGH EXPRESSION CELL AND CELLS SORTED THEREFROM - The invention provides a method of high-throughput sorting of high expression protein-producing cell, which utilizes linking a protein and a transmembrane domain with a self-processing cleavage site and regulating the secretion of the protein or expression of protein on the cell membrane by adding self-processing cleavage enzyme inhibitor. Then, the high expression cell line can be high-throughput sorted by a detection technique. The invention also provides a recombinant nucleotide sequence and a vector used in the method and a cell sorted by the method. | 2015-04-30 |
20150118694 | METHOD FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF MAMMALS - A method for assessing if an individual or an animal has a selected condition includes: obtaining a biological sample from the individual or animal; detecting in a time-resolved manner the presence of a disease related target through use of a probe ( | 2015-04-30 |