18th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 45 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140120149 | CALCIUM SULPHATE BASED COMPOSITE - A composite comprising monetite and calcium sulphate is provided. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120150 | Dissolvable Strip for Treatment of Oral Thermal Burns - A consumable film adapted to adhere and to dissolve in the oral cavity that provides a local anesthetic and therapeutic agents for the treatment of oral burns or injuries. The film is designed to instantly release benzocaine, or other types of local anesthetic or therapeutic agent, upon adhesion to the affected areas of the mouth, and will continue to release sufficient quantities for pain relief and for healing over an extended period of time. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120151 | Gelatin Sponge Comprising an Active Ingredient, Its Preparation and Use - The present invention is directed to a method for manufacturing a cross-linked gelatin sponge having a surface by providing a cross-linked gelatin sponge, wetting the surface of the sponge by applying a sufficient amount of liquid comprising a protein or peptide active ingredient, wherein a sufficient amount of liquid is one that retains the flexibility of the sponge even after drying. The sponge is then dried the sponge to obtain a flexible, dry and ready to use cross linked gelatin sponge having a layer of protein or peptide active ingredient on the surface thereof. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120152 | Scaffold Delivery of Immune Suppressors and Transplant Material for Control of Transplant Rejection - The present invention provides compositions, devices, and methods for the coordinated delivery of transplant material and immune suppressors for control of transplant rejection. In particular embodiments, immune suppression cells (e.g., regulatory T cells) and transplant material (e.g., cells, tissue, etc.) are provided within a delivery scaffold for transplant into a subject. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120153 | Methods and Compositions for Improved Delivery Devices - The present invention comprises methods and compositions for delivery devices More particularly, the present invention comprises methods and compositions for devices comprising a matrix comprising a polymer network and a non-gellable polysaccharide having oxygen and optionally active agents incorporated therein. The matrix may be formed into any desired shape for treatment of compromised tissue or for delivery of oxygen to a localized environment. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120154 | GENERATION OF NEW PANCREATIC BETA CELLS - The present invention relates to novel therapies for treatment of new and existing type 1 and type 2 diabetes, PreDiabetes, Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood, and diseases of insulin deficiency, beta cell deficiency, insulin resistance and impaired glucose metabolism. In particular, the present invention identifies common peptides within the human Reg1a, Reg1b, Reg3a and Reg4, as signaling peptides for beta cell generation acting through the human Reg Receptor on the surface of human pancreatic extra-islet tissue. This invention identifies a specific binding region of the Reg Receptor from which peptidomimetics and stimulating antibodies have been developed for the generation of new beta cells which may be administered directly to patients with said conditions including type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, PreDiabetes and other conditions of beta cell deficiency, and provides specific methodology for protecting new beta cells generated for usage in type 1 diabetes and Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood. This invention also provides for ex-vivo generation and delivery of beta cells utilizing the inventions described within. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120155 | Compositions and Methods for Modulating Hemostasis - Factor Xa variants and methods of use thereof are disclosed. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120156 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR EXOSOME TARGETED EXPRESSION - The present application relates to methods of producing exosomes. The application also provides a method for preparing a protein composition comprising culturing an exosome-producing cell expressing a Nef-fusion protein comprising a Nef-derived peptide fused to a protein of interest; isolating exosomes from the exosome-producing cell culture; and purifying the protein of interest from the isolated exosomes. The application further discloses compositions that comprise exosomes containing the Nef-fusion protein, as well as methods of using the Nef-fusion protein and exosomes containing the Nef-fusion protein. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120157 | TARGETED LIPOSOMES - The present invention is in the field of drug delivery, and specifically, cationic liposome-based drug delivery. In embodiments, this invention provides methods of making ligand-targeted (e.g., antibody- or antibody fragment-targeted) liposomes useful for the delivery of liposomes to tumors, including brain tumors. In embodiments, the liposomes deliver temozolomide across the blood-brain barrier for treatment of primary or metastatic brain tumors. Additional cancers that can be treated with the liposomes include neuroendocrine tumors, melanoma, prostate, head and neck, ovarian, lung, liver, kidney, breast, urogenital, gastric, colorectal, cervical, vaginal, angiosarcoma, liposarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, choriocarcinoma, pancreatic, retinoblastoma and other types of cancer. In another embodiment the liposomes deliver melphalan for the treatment of multiple myeloma, other tumors of the blood or other solid tumors. In still other embodiments the liposomes can deliver other drugs such as pemetrexed or irinotecan for treatment of cancer or drugs including atropine for treatment of organophosphate poisoning. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120158 | Compositions and Methods for the Treatment of Parkinson Disease by the Selective Delivery of Oligonucleotide Molecules to Specific Neuron Types - The invention provides a conjugate comprising (i) a selectivity agent which binds specifically to one or more neurotransmitter transporters selected from the group consisting of a dopamine transporter (DAT), serotonin transporter (SERT) or a norepinephrine transporter (NET) and (ii) a nucleic acid capable of specifically binding to a target molecule which is expressed in the same cell as the neurotransmitter transporter wherein said target molecule is α-synuclein or the mRNA encoding α-synuclein. The conjugates of the present invention are useful for the delivery of the nucleic acid to a cell of interest and thus, for the treatment of diseases which require a down-regulation of the protein encoded by the target nucleic acid as well as for the delivery of imaging agents to the cells for diagnostic purposes. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120159 | CYANIDE ANTIDOTE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - Cyanide antidote compositions and methods of use are described herein. A cyanide antidote composition may include a sulfur analog, sulfur analog derivative, or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative of a sulfur analog. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120160 | COMPOSITION FOR COSMETIC, PHARMACEUTICAL AND DIETARY APPLICATIONS - A composition including 0.5-40 weight % vegetable extract, 30-90 weight % sugar and 0.5-30 weight % phospholipid for cosmetic, pharmaceutical or dietary uses. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120161 | VECTOR FOR ORAL ADMINISTRATION - A vector for the oral administration of at least one pharmacologically active substance enabling the active substance to move from the intestinal lumen to the blood, optionally via interstitial liquid, without any substantial degradation of the substance, includes an essentially hydrophilic matrix having an outer surface which is modified by one or several chemical species providing the vector with an essentially lipophilic quality and containing one or several active substances. The vector is associated with a gastroresistant vehicle enabling it to pass into the stomach without any denaturation and/or degradation of the active substance. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the vector. The vectors can be used to produce medicaments used in human or veterinary medicine. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120162 | Bioadhesive Drug Delivery Compositions - Compositions containing one or more active agents, one or more bioadhesives elements, and one or more charge masking agents are described herein. In some embodiments, the one or more active agents are biomolecules or macromolecules, such as polysaccharides, proteins, peptides, or nucleic acids, which are charged at physiological pH. The one or more charge masking agents are selected based on the nature of the charge on the active agent. The compositions may also contain one or more controlled release materials, such as extended or sustained release materials or delayed release materials, in order to modify release of the active agent. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120163 | COATED TABLET FORMULATION AND METHOD - A coated tablet formulation is provided which includes a medicament such as the DPP4-inhibitor, saxaglipitin | 2014-05-01 |
20140120164 | POLYMER RELEASE SYSTEM - A pharmaceutical composition for controlled release of an active substance, the composition being a matrix composition of: (a) a substantially water soluble or crystalline polymer, (b) an active substance, and optionally, (c) one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients having a water solubility of at least 1 mg/ml at ambient temperature. The matrix composition does not contain a water dispersible or water soluble surface active agent that has at least one domain, which is compatible with the polymer in the matrix composition, and which substantially eliminates water diffusion between the interface between the polymer crystals. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120165 | CORTICOSTEROID PARTICLES AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION - A new particle morphology of glucocorticosteroids is described. The forms have a particle morphology that is particularly well suited for use in an inhaled corticosteroid drug suspension formulation for delivery from a next generation nebulizer device. Use of the new glucocorticosteroid particles enables enhanced drug delivery efficiency and increased residence time of the delivered drug in the lungs. New methods for producing glucocorticosteroid particles having these specific particle morphologies are also described. The methods provide a simplified, reproducible and scalable particle formation process that can produce glucocorticosteroid particles having a narrow particle size and shape distribution, a low surface energy, a low aspect ratio, uniform particle morphology and a reduced specific surface area. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120166 | COMPOSITION OF ENTACOPONE - A composition of entacapone comprising entacapone or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, PVPK30 and SDS is disclosed in the present invention, wherein the mass ratio of entacapone: PVPK30: SDS is 1:0.05-0.6:0.06-0.1. The present invention also discloses preparative method and use of the composition of entacapone. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120167 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL CHEMO- AND MECHANICAL THERAPEUTICS - Methods of treating diseases through the intracellular enhancement and synergy of chemo- and radiation-therapies by employing cancer cell-specific on-demand mechanical intracellular impact. The methods, quadrapeutics, combines four clinically validated modalities: encapsulated drugs, colloidal gold nanoparticles (GNPs), near-infrared short laser pulses, and X-rays. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120168 | METASTABLE SILVER NANOPARTICLE COMPOSITES - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a metastable silver nanoparticle composite, a process for its manufacture, and its use as a source for silver ions. In various embodiments, the composite comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of metastable silver nanoparticles that change shape when exposed to moisture, a stability modulant that controls the rate of the shape change, and a substrate to support the silver nanoparticles and the modulant. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120169 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ENCAPSULATION OF HYDROPHILIC MATERIALS - A process for preparing polymeric composite particles includes the steps of preparing an oil phase containing a biodegradable polymer and a water phase containing a hydrophilic compound or nanoparticle and emulsifying the oil phase in the water phase to form emulsions. Then solvent is removed from the emulsions to prepare the particles in the form of capsules and spheres in sizes from 0.01 μm (10 nm) to 50 μm. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120170 | PARTICLES COMPRISING POLYESTERAMIDE COPOLYMERS FOR DRUG DELIVERY - The present invention relates to micro- or nanoparticles comprising a polyesteramide (PEA) having a chemical formula described by structural formula (IV), Formula (IV) wherein —m+p varies from 0.9-0.1 and q varies from 0.1 to 0.9 —m+p+q=1 whereby m or p could be 0-n is about 5 to about 300; (pref 50-200) —R | 2014-05-01 |
20140120171 | THERAPEUTIC APPLICATION OF PARENTERAL KRILL OIL - A method of parenterally administering a composition, the method including parenterally administering to a person a composition including krill oil in an oil-in-water emulsion. A parenterally applicable pharmaceutical composition, including an oil-in-water emulsion including a phospholipid obtained from a marine crustacean. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120172 | ALCOHOLIC INJURY MITIGATING AGENT - The present invention relates to an alcoholic injury mitigating agent comprising krill oil as an active ingredient. The krill oil preferably comprises phospholipids in an amount of at least 30% by weight, ω3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in an amount of at least 5% by weight of the total fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid in an amount of at least 2% by weight of the total fatty acids, or docosahexaenoic acid in an amount of at least 1% by weight of the total fatty acids. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120173 | Novel milk-fermented product and use thereof - The present invention discloses a novel milk-fermented product comprising a group of peptides. The peptides are composed from no. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120174 | METHODS OF PROGNOSIS AND DIAGNOSIS OF SEPSIS - Provided are methods of diagnosing sepsis in a patient by detecting the presence and/or amount of at least two biomarkers of sepsis or severe sepsis/septic shock in a sample from the patient. The methods and biomarkers may be used to develop an accurate prognosis for a patient having sepsis or severe sepsis/septic shock or suspected of having sepsis or severe sepsis/septic shock, or to accurately diagnose a patient having, or suspected of having sepsis or severe sepsis/septic shock. The methods and biomarkers may be used to identify and/or classify a patient as a candidate for a sepsis therapy. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120175 | Visual Performance and/or Macular Pigmentation - Disclosed is a composition comprising MZ for use as a dietary supplement or food additive for oral consumption for improving the visual performance of a human subject. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120176 | Oxygenated Water and Uses Thereof - The invention relates to solutions carrying high levels of oxygen, e.g. to aqueous solutions having an oxygen concentration of at least 30 mg/L, especially at least 70 mg/L, and to uses thereof. The aqueous solutions contain colloidal minerals which help stabilise the high oxygen levels. The super-oxygenated fluids may be used to affect the viability, growth and maintenance of cells, tissues and organs. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120177 | HYDROPHILIC INTERPENETRATING POLYMER NETWORKS DERIVED FROM HYDROPHOBIC POLYMERS - A composition of matter comprising a water-swellable IPN or semi-IPN including a hydrophobic thermoset or thermoplastic polymer and an ionic polymer, articles made from such composition and methods of using such articles. The invention also includes a process for producing a water-swellable IPN or semi-IPN from a hydrophobic thermoset or thermoplastic polymer including the steps of placing an ionizable monomer solution in contact with a solid form of the hydrophobic thermoset or thermoplastic polymer; diffusing the ionizable monomer solution into the hydrophobic thermoset or thermoplastic polymer; and polymerizing the ionizable monomers to form a ionic polymer inside the hydrophobic thermoset or thermoplastic polymer, thereby forming the IPN or semi-IPN. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120178 | Multi-Component Encapsulated Reactive Formulations - The present invention provides a multi-component encapsulated reactive formulation comprising a mixture of two or more dry powder components, where each dry powder component is formed from a phase inversion process involving vigorous mixing. The dry powder is stabilized by hydrophobic colloidal particles, which assist in generating stable “dry water” microdroplets. One dry powder component comprises hydrophobic colloidal particles encapsulating microdroplets comprising an aqueous solution of one reactant, and the at least one other dry powder component comprises hydrophobic colloidal particles encapsulating microdroplets comprising an aqueous solution of another reactant. When the encapsulated formulation is agitated such that the encapsulates are broken, the encapsulates rupture and the two aqueous solutions undergo a reaction upon contact. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120179 | STABILIZATION OF PEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACIDS USING AMINE ACID SALTS - Peroxycarboxylic acid compositions and methods of using the same are provided to enhance stability and increase shelf-life over conventional peracid compositions. Peroxycarboxylic acid compositions are formulated or treated with amine salts of acetic acid and/or sulfuric acid, ammonium salts, sodium salts of acetic acid and/or sulfuric acid, polymeric amines and/or other stabilizing agents according to the invention. The invention further relates to methods employing such compositions, and methods of making these compositions. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120180 | METAL COMPOUNDS MIXED OR SULPHATED, AS PHOSPHATE BINDERS - A mixed metal compound for pharmaceutical use is free from aluminium and has a phosphate binding capacity of at least 30%, by weight of the total weight of phosphate present, over a pH range of from 2-8. The compound is especially useful for treatment of hyperphosphataemia. The metals are preferably iron (III) and at least one of calcium, magnesium, lanthanum and cerium. A metal sulphate for pharmaceutical use is selected from at least one of calcium, lanthanum and cerium sulphate compounds and has a phosphate binding capacity of at least 30% by weight of the total phosphate present, over a pH range from 2-8. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120181 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING PHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINE AS AN ACTIVE INGREDIENT FOR ATTENUATING TOXICITY OF ANTICANCER AGENT - The present invention relates to a new use of phosphatidylcholine, and more particularly to a composition for toxicity reduction of an anti-cancer agent, and an anti-cancer adjuvant, comprising phosphatidylcholine as an active ingredient. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120182 | METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER - The invention is based on the surprising finding that treatment with a chemotherapeutic agent such as 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and an autophagy inducer effectively inhibit the continued growth of, and prevent the recovery following drug withdrawal, of cancer cells. In vivo, drug resistance from a failure to adequately engage in apoptotic programmed cell death leads to a recurrence of cancer and tumours can remain dormant for periods of time before re-emerging as drug resistant metastases. It has been hypothesised that autophagy (Type II cell death) may help cancer cells survive in response to growth limiting conditions, such as nutrient depletion, hypoxia, absence of growth factor, or presence of cytotoxic drug. LiCl is a known autophagy inducer and accelerates cell survival to autophagic programmed cell death. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120183 | BIOCIDES AND APPARATUS - A biocide is formed by mixing at least one of ammonium sulfamate and ammonium carbamate with an aqueous solution of a hypochlorite oxidant at a molar ratio of ammonium to hypochlorite of at least 1:1. The biocide is useful in treating microbial or biofilm growth, pulp and paper process water, cooling tower water, waste water, reclaimed waste water, sludge, colloidal suspensions, irrigation water or a medium having a reducing capacity. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120184 | ARGON-BASED INHALABLE GASEOUS MEDICINAL PRODUCT FOR THE TREATMENT OF NEUROINTOXICATIONS - The invention relates to the use of argon gas for producing all or part of an inhalable medicinal product intended to prevent or treat a neurointoxication in humans. The medicinal product contains argon in an effective proportion and acts on at least one brain receptor in order to regulate the functioning of dopamine-, glutamate-, serotonin-, acetylcholine-, taurine-, GABA- and/or noradrenalin-mediated neurotransmission systems. Preferably, the proportion by volume of argon in the gaseous medicinal product is between 15 and 80%. The neurointoxication is chosen from excitotoxicities engendering a state of addiction, acute cerebral accidents, neurodegenerative diseases, and psychiatric or neurological pathologies, in particular anxiety conditions, psychotic conditions, in particular schizophrenia, and epilepsy in its various forms. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120185 | COMBINATIONS COMPRISING BREXPIPRAZOLE OR A SALT THEREOF AND A SECOND DRUG FOR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF A CNS DISORDER - The present invention provides a medicament having a wider treatment spectrum, causing a fewer side effects and superior in tolerability and safety, as compared to known typical antipsychotic agents and atypical antipsychotic agents. The present invention related to a medicament containing (I) a compound which is 7-[4-(4-benzo[b]thiophen-4-yl-piperazin-1-yl)butoxy]-1H-quinolin-2-one or a salt thereof, and (II) at least one drug selected from the group consisting of a mood stabilizer, a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, a noradrenergic and specific serotonergic antidepressant, an antianxiety drug, a tricyclic antidepressant, a tetracyclic antidepressant, an antipsychotic drug and an anti-ADHD drug, in combination. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120186 | INSECTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Insecticidal compositions have at least one active agent and at least one insecticide. The active agent can include | 2014-05-01 |
20140120187 | COMPOSITION FOR ACCELERATING CHANGE IN MUSCLE TYPE - The present invention provides a composition for accelerating a change in muscle type, increasing the amount of muscle, strengthening muscle, enhancing athletic abilities, reducing lipids, suppressing the accumulation of lipids, lowering blood sugar, controlling body weight or lowering body weight, containing a PPAR-δ promoter, an AMPK promoter and a PGC1-α promoter as an active ingredient | 2014-05-01 |
20140120188 | COMPOSITION FOR PREVENTING AND/OR ALLEVIATING HANGOVER COMPRISING EXTRACTS OF SOPHORA FLAVESCENS - A method of preventing or alleviating alcohol hangover, which comprises administering one or more selected from the group consisting of | 2014-05-01 |
20140120189 | CELL REGENERATING ANTIOXIDANT - The present invention relates to cell regenerating antioxidant composition and the process for preparing the same made from commonly available flowers and fruits which includes banana flowers, cucumber fruits and chickpea to regenerate and repair the cells and tissues within the body. The cell regenerating antioxidant composition made from commonly available flowers and fruits to regenerate and repairs the genetic structure of the cells producing matured adult blood cells by the bone marrow within the body, having right amount of growth factors and blood fuels to be supplied to genetically weak adult cells and tissues thus eliminating major genetic disorders and other cell related disorders through the process of adult cell regeneration. Product to regenerate the bone marrow cells within the body to produce and supply matured adult blood cells with right amount of growth factors and blood fuels for genetically weak adult cells and tissues with the body curing cell disorders and genetic disorders completely. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120190 | METHODS OF PREPARING PRICKLY-ASH PEEL EXTRACTS AND COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS INCORPORATING PRICKLY-ASH PEEL EXTRACTS - Methods of preparing an extract of Prickly-ash peel, including pulverizing the peels of Chinese Prickly-ash berries to produce powdered Prickly-ash peel; extracting the powdered Prickly-ash peel using an organic solvent to yield an organic extract solution; and removing the organic solvent under reduced pressure to yield a residue that is an extract of Prickly-ash peel. The resulting Prickly-ash peel extracts include the active anti-aging ingredient gx-50, having the formula | 2014-05-01 |
20140120191 | METHOD OF TREATING A DISORDER ASSOCIATED WITH SEQUESTERED BACTERIA - Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for treating a disorder associated with sequestered bacteria in a mammalian subject comprising the step of administering to the subject a combination therapy comprising streptolysin O and antibiotic therapy in an amount effective to treat the disorder. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120192 | DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURAL CELL | 2014-05-01 |
20140120193 | INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE HAVING TIE-BAR BALANCE ADJUSTMENT FUNCTION - An injection molding machine has a die-height adjustment system. External screws formed individually on four tie-bars and die-height adjusting nuts threadedly engaged therewith are configured to be rotated independently with one another. In processes prior to mold clamping, the die-height adjusting nuts are rotated so that movable and stationary platen surfaces maintain a desired parallelism. During mold clamping, the die-height adjusting nuts are rotated so that clamping forces produced by the tie-bars are in a desired balance. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120194 | PRINT HEAD ASSEMBLY AND PRINT HEAD FOR USE IN FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING SYSTEM - A print head assembly that includes a print head carriage and multiple, replaceable print heads that are configured to be removably retained in receptacles of the print head carriage. The print heads each include a cartridge assembly and a liquefier pump assembly retained by the cartridge assembly. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120195 | Three Dimensional Contour Shaping Apparatus - A shaping or forming apparatus, comprising a plurality of members, means to selectively lock the rows in a set position with a force greater than that used to position unlocked members, and means to selectively position members relative to each other in more than three different positions. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120196 | QUICK-RELEASE EXTRUDER - A bearing that provides contact force to engage a filament with a drive gear has a movable axis that can be controllably moved toward and away from the drive gear in order to engage and disengage the filament. A bearing is spring-biased toward the drive gear, and a bistable lever mechanism is provided with a first stable position in which the bearing is engaged with a filament and a second stable position in which the bearing is disengaged from the filament. By providing a mechanism that locks in both positions, loading and unloading of filament can be facilitated. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120197 | LIQUEFIER ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN EXTRUSION-BASED ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS - A liquefier assembly for use in an extrusion-based additive manufacturing system, the liquefier assembly comprising a downstream portion having a first average inner cross-sectional area, and an upstream having a second average inner cross-sectional area that is less than the first inner cross-sectional area, the upstream portion defining a shoulder configured to restrict movement of a melt meniscus of a consumable material. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120198 | RECTANGULAR MOLD-FORMING SUBSTRATE - A rectangular substrate is used as a mold after it is provided with a topological pattern. The substrate has A-side and B-side opposed surfaces, the A-side surface being provided with the topological pattern. The A-side surface includes a central rectangular region of 1 to 50 mm by 1 to 50 mm having a flatness of up to 350 nm. Use of the mold-forming substrate prevents the occurrence of a pattern misalignment or pattern error between the step of forming a pattern on a mold-forming substrate and the transfer step. Transfer of a fine size and complex pattern is possible. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120199 | MOLD, IMPRINT METHOD, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING CHIP - A mold capable of a highly accurate alignment with a member to be processed in such a state that a photocurable resin material is disposed between the mold and the member to be processed, and is constituted by a substrate | 2014-05-01 |
20140120200 | STRETCHING AND CLAMPING DEVICE FOR ANISOTROPY CONDUCTIVE FILM AND CLAMPING ROLLER AND CLAMPING HEAD THEREOF - A stretching and clamping device for anisotropy conductive film and a clamping roller and a clamping head thereof are provided. The clamping roller and the clamping head cooperate with each other to position and bond the anisotropy conductive film. The clamping roller is shaped as a regular prism and is capable of rotating around a rotating shaft thereof. The stretching and clamping device for anisotropy conductive film of the present disclosure can increase the friction between the stretching and clamping device and the paper strip with the anisotropy conductive film overlaid thereon, avoid a sliding situation occurred during the operation, allow the length of the stretched anisotropy conductive film to meet product manufacturing specification, improve the clamping precision and clamping stability, improve the yield rate of the bonding of the anisotropy conductive film, and reduce production cost. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120201 | Gusseter Board with Retractable Nose - A gusset board has a retractable nose section that travels along a proximal-distal track and can extend to the tip of the gusset board for production of gusseted film, and can retract below the level of interfering structure and moved away from the extrusion bubble for the production on non-gusseted film. Retraction and extension of the nose portion and rocking of the gusset board can be carried out remotely. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120202 | DEVICE FOR FORMING CONCRETE SPECIMENS - A device for forming concrete specimens comprising: concrete feeding means ( | 2014-05-01 |
20140120203 | HEATING SYSTEM FOR OVEN FOR PREFORMS - The present invention relates to an oven for preforms in plastic material, and particularly to a heating module to be used in said oven. Particularly, the present invention relates to a heating module ( | 2014-05-01 |
20140120204 | APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A LINER OF A CONTAINER - Apparatus for manufacture of a liner of a container is disclosed. The apparatus includes an elongate shaft having a first end and a second end, wherein at least one of the first end and the second end receives a container penetration element thereon. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120205 | DETECTING ALTERED pH LEVELS OF RUMENS - The present invention relates to methods for detecting acidosis in a rumen of a ruminant and for optimizing feeding of a ruminant. The present invention also relates to a device for detecting acidosis in a rumen of a ruminant, to a use of the device for detecting acidosis in a rumen of the ruminant and to animal feed. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120206 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO ESTIMATE NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF HUMAN AND OTHER PATIENTS - Systems, techniques and methods for estimating the metabolic state or flux, e.g., the body energy state (“BES”) of a patient, are disclosed. The BES provides deep insight into the nutritional needs of the patient, thus allowing for a sort of exquisite glycemic control with regard to the patient. The invention discloses systems and methods for estimating fractional gluconeogenesis, which is the % of glucose production that comes from gluconeogenesis (“GNG”), as opposed to glycogenolysis (“GLY”), the other form of glucose production. Nutritional formulations, materials, cocktails and methods for feeding patients by parenteral and other means are disclosed. The amount, type and rate of such nutritional feeding are typically based upon the above estimating. The invention discloses formulations that contain labels, such as deuterium, for medical diagnostics, such as for estimating BES and fractional gluconeogenesis. The invention is suitable for any sort of patient, including those who are injured, such as with traumatic brain injury, ill, or have other conditions that stress the metabolic system. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120207 | PACKAGE WITH ENCLOSED UTENSIL - A package having a toothpick or other utensil that is defined or protectable within an interior sterile and/or sanitary area of the package that will not be confused with consumable contents. Multiple utensils can be provided of the same or different types. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120208 | BITE-SIZE NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS HAVING A FILLING AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - Bite-size nutritional products and methods of using same are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a bite-size nutritional product having a protein- or carbohydrate-based dough that encases a semi-liquid filling. The semi-liquid filling may be, for example, a jelly, jam or puree comprising fruit, peanut butter, chocolate, etc. The nutritional products can also include a coating having delicious and nutritious components such as chocolate, fruit pieces, crispy cereal components, nuts, and similar components. The bite-size nutritional products can be specifically designed and provided to an athlete for customized protein or carbohydrate intake and portion control. The bite-size nutritional products can also be specifically designed for individuals desiring a delicious tasting, health-conscious snack. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120209 | EMULSION COMPRISING LYSO-PHOSPHOLIPIDS - The present invention relates to an oil-in-water emulsion comprising a phospholipid emulsifier, the emulsifier comprising lyso-phospholipids, and methods of producing the emulsion. The emulsion is useful as a base for food and beverage products, e.g. coffee and tea creamers, and has good stability without the use of synthetic emulsifiers. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120210 | LACTOBACILLUS PLANTARUM CELLS WITH IMPROVED RESISTANCE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF ETHANOL - Cycloserine resistant mutants of lactic acid bacteria characterized by having improved resistance towards ethanol. The cycloserine resistant mutants of lactic acid bacteria can e.g. be used for malolactic fermentations of wine (i.e. including sparkling wine such as Cava/champagne) having high alcohol levels. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120211 | USE OF SILICATE PARTICLES IN BEVERAGE PRODUCTION - The use of a material in the production of a beverage, wherein the material particles are added in the course of the production process to a starting material or an intermediate product of the beverage and are then separated off again prior to finishing of the beverage, wherein the particles of the material are characterised in that they at least partially comprise a silicate, wherein the silicate particles with respect to the total weight of the particles have a proportion of at least one metal ion in the range of between 1.5 and 30% by weight, wherein the at least one metal ion is selected from a metal ion of the elements La, Ce, Cu, Ag, Zn, Sn, Ca, Mg, Fe and Mn. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120212 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A FERMENTED PRODUCT - A method of manufacturing a fermented food product, including the step of providing a rinsed whole grain mixture including whole grain sweet rice, whole grain quinoa, whole grain amaranth, and not including soy. The method includes the step of sprouting the whole grain mixture thereby forming a sprouted mixture. The method includes the step of cooking the sprouted mixture thereby forming a cooked mixture. The method includes fermenting the cooked mixture using a starter culture. The method includes the step of converting the cooked mixture into a paste. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120213 | FLAVOR INFUSED PASTRY FATS FOR PUFF PASTRY - A flavor infused pastry fat composition for the preparation of puff pastry baked products has a flavoring agent which is incorporated into the fat phase of the pastry fat during its preparation so as to become part of the fat phase of a puff pastry baked product, when baked. The flavor infused pastry fat has an SFI characteristic such that it is liquid at 36° C., is solid at 4° C., and has 26% to 40% solid fat component at 10° C. and 10% to 30% solid fat component at 25° C. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120214 | Comestibles and Portioning Means - A packaging method for solid, liquid and dry-powdered comestibles to mitigate a condition of human fatigue among others, with a gauging means including a portion of the container permitting a user to portion a quantity of comestible according to an estimated time-duration for biological activity for the quantity of comestible once it is ingested. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120215 | SUSPENSION DEVICE AND SEASONING - The present invention relates to a food and a suspension device ( | 2014-05-01 |
20140120216 | ANTI-SCUFF COATING FOR CHOCOLATE - Provided herein are methods and compositions for forming a coating on the external surface of a solid chocolate or chocolate-coated product. The method comprises applying at least one layer of a coating composition comprising a solvent selected from water, ethanol, and isopropanol, or any combination thereof and one or more film forming agents to the external surface of the product, and then drying the coating composition to provide a dried coating or film on the external surface of the chocolate. The dried coating renders the external surface of the chocolate more resistant to abrasion or scuffing during processing, packaging, storage, and/or transport. The coating composition of the present invention cures or dries in 30 minutes or less. In certain embodiments, the film or coating cures in 15 minutes or less. In certain embodiments, the film or coating cures in 10 minutes or less. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120217 | Container With Improved Puncture Design - The present description includes containers having an improved puncture design that can be punctured without substantial deformation of the container. Such containers are particularly suitable for use in preparing beverages using automatic machines, particularly those used for preparation of single serve beverages. Also provided are thermoplastic materials having improved punctureability for use in containers, containers for preparation of a beverage, and methods for preparing a beverage using such containers. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120218 | Container With Improved Puncture Design - The present description includes containers having an improved puncture design that can be punctured without substantial deformation of the container. Such containers are particularly suitable for use in preparing beverages using automatic machines, particularly those used for preparation of single serve beverages. Also provided are thermoplastic materials having improved punctureability for use in containers, containers for preparation of a beverage, and methods for preparing a beverage using such containers. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120219 | 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. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120220 | AIRFLOW PATTERN FOR SPIRAL OVENS - An improved spiral oven and method for its use includes the step of using a forward/reversing fan to produce a first airflow and a second inverted airflow in the cooking chamber. The proportion of time each airflow occurs may be unbalanced within an oven residence time or cook cycle, and either airflow may begin the cycle. In addition, the fan velocity may vary so that the speed of the first airflow is different from the speed of the second airflow. A braking resistor allows the fan to quickly changeover between full-forward and full-reverse directions, while a programmable delay limits adjustments to the heat output control method until temperature variations caused by alternating between the first direction of rotation and the second direction of rotation have stabilized. Because of the reversing airflow pattern, the product cooks more evenly across the cook belt. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120221 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A DECORATIVE BAKED GOOD AND DECORATIVE BAKED GOOD PRODUCED USING SAME - A method for providing a decorative baked good and a product made by the method is presented. The method includes mixing a plurality of different color batters to a desired enhanced batter thickness, distributing the plurality of different color batters in multiple layers of different color multiple adjacent color segments to form a decorative batter arrangement in accordance with a pattern, and baking the decorative batter arrangement. The decorative baked good includes a plurality of layers of different color multiple adjacent color segments formed from a plurality of different color batters of a desired enhanced batter thickness in accordance with a pattern. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120222 | BOUILLON TABLET PROCESS - A process for preparing a bouillon tablet having two or more layers comprising the steps (a) forming a first layer of the tablet comprising a mixture of two or more of salt, taste enhancer, sugar, and fat (or oil), (b) forming a second layer of the tablet by adding to the first layer a mixture comprising one or more of herbs, garnishes, vegetable pieces, and spices; and (a) compressing the two layers to form the tablet, where the tablet is formed using a rotary double-punch press. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120223 | BEVERAGE MAKERS WITH INTERCHANGEABLE COMPONENTS - Embodiments of the present invention provide beverage makers and their ability to be made modular, such that the beverage maker may brew beverages using interchangeable components. One embodiment relates to an espresso maker that can brew a coffee or espresso beverage using different types of modules. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120224 | Food Product Development Assistance Apparatus, Food Product Development Method, Food Product Production Method, Dietary Education Assistance Apparatus, and Dietary Education Method - To develop an easy-to-eat or an easy-to-drink food product by analyzing a swallowing phenomenon. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120225 | METHOD OF PREPARING FOOD USING RICE OIL - The present invention relates to methods of preparing food using rice oil which has increased levels of oleic acid and decreased palmitic and linoleic acids, for increased stability to oxidation and health benefits. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120226 | INTERCHANGEABLE BOTTLETOP AERATOR - An interchangeable bottletop aerator for controllably mixing air with a liquid contained in a bottle. The apparatus includes a receptacle and an interchangeable aerator module that is inserted into the receptacle. The receptacle engages and seals the bottle through a multi lumen cylinder that extends inside the narrow neck of the bottle. It has internal structures to adjust flow characteristics of the liquid and encapsulates the module. The module has multiple channels and sections to apply predetermined aeration and flow speed to the contained liquid. The inserted module can be replaced on demand with a different module to change the aeration parameters and adapt the aeration characteristics to various liquids. The interchangeable bottletop aerator presents a solution to the changing aeration requirements of different liquids like wine in a compact, easy to use, and easy to produce package by means of simply replacing and employing different modules inside the receptacle. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120227 | METHOD OF PRODUCING AN AROMATISED AQUEOUS LIQUID - The present invention relates to a method for producing a liquid aromatised with aroma compounds from chocolate, wherein a gas comprising aroma derived from cocoa or a cocoa-based product and water is condensed to provide a liquid aqueous phase and a gas phase; and the gas phase is subjected to pressurisation in the presence of an absorption liquid. The resulting liquid can then be further treated and used to modify and improve the aroma profile of chocolate, compound or any chocolate-flavoured products or products where the intention is to impart chocolate aroma (e.g. packaging). | 2014-05-01 |
20140120228 | BAKEWARE INSERT - A bakeware insert for defining a first volume and a second volume. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120229 | PRINTING 3D TEMPERED CHOCOLATE - A method for printing a three-dimensional crystalline structure such as a chocolate layer wherein, after printing, the material has a desired crystal structure. An embodiment can include printing a liquid first layer of material with a printer onto a second layer of material having a crystal structure. Subsequently, the printed liquid first layer is processed to solidify the first layer. During the processing of the printed liquid first layer, the second layer functions as a crystal seed layer through physical contact with the printed liquid first layer and the second layer crystallizes with the crystal structure. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120230 | NOVEL AND CONVENIENT METHODS FOR MAKING PERSONALIZED WHIPPED CREAM - An easy-to-use, rapid method of making whipped cream without the use of a mechanical mixing means, and without any pressurized gas or propellant means. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120231 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF ROASTED COFFEE BEAN EXTRACT - Provided is a process for producing a roasted coffee bean extract suppressed in bitterness by selectively reducing the content of chlorogenic acid lactones while maintaining the content of chlorogenic acids and having taste and flavor intrinsic to the roasted coffee bean extract. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120232 | ACID TASTE/ACID SMELL-REDUCING AGENT - Provided is an acid taste and/or acid smell-reducing agent that can effectively reduce acid taste/acid smell without adding off-taste and off-smell. The acid taste and/or acid smell-reducing agent is composed of 4,7-tridecadienal and/or 2,4,7-tridecatrienal and is added to a food or drink having acid taste and/or acid smell. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120233 | Method for Producing Lanthionine Derivative - The present invention relates to a method for producing a novel lanthionine derivative having a CaSR agonist activity, an intermediate compound of the lanthionine derivative, and use of the intermediate compound for production of a CaSR agonist, a kokumi-imparting agent, and a food and/or beverage ingredient. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120234 | CHIA SEED COMPOSITION - A composition of matter includes a shelf-stable, partially defatted supercritical CO | 2014-05-01 |
20140120235 | ROBOTIC VENDING MACHINE - A system and method for preparing treats is presented. A vending machine for building custom ordered treats includes an enclosed housing with windows. A robot is inside the housing and first and second user interfaces are attached to the housing. The first and second user interfaces accept inputs from first and second users respectively. The robot has left and right arms as well as a simulated head to make it appear somewhat human like. The left and right arms work together to assemble a single treat when only one treat has been requested at the vending machine. However, when two different treats have been requested the left arm can work independently, at least sometimes, of the right arm on a custom treat for the first user. Similarly, the right arm can, at least sometimes, work independently of the left arm on a custom treat for the second user. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120236 | BLOOM RETARDING FAT - The invention relates to a bloom retarding fat composition comprising a component A and a component B; said component A being present in an amount of 40-95% (w/w) of said bloom retarding fat composition, and said component B being present in an amount of 5-60% (w/w) of said bloom retarding fat composition; wherein said component A comprising a fat composition having a content of SatOSat TAGs of 60% (w/w) or higher; and wherein said component B comprising a fat composition having a content of saturated fatty acids of 30% (w/w) or less, and a total content of Sat2U TAGs of 18% (w/w) or less, and a content Sat3 TAGs of 8% (w/w) or less; with the proviso that if the content of SatSatU TAGs in component B is 1% (w/w) or more, then the molar ratio of SatSatU: SatUSat TAGs is 1 or higher; and wherein Sat is a CI 6-20 saturated fatty acid, and wherein O stands for oleic acids; U stands for unsaturated fatty acids, including oleic acid. Furthermore, the invention relates to various applications of such a bloom retarding fat composition. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120237 | NEW MELON VARIETY NUN 0030 ME - The invention relates to the field of | 2014-05-01 |
20140120238 | FORMULATIONS AND METHODS TO PROVIDE NUTRITION TO HUMAN AND OTHER PATIENTS - Systems, techniques and methods for estimating the metabolic state or flux, e.g., the body energy state (“BES”) of a patient, are disclosed. The BES provides deep insight into the nutritional needs of the patient, thus allowing for a sort of exquisite glycemic control with regard to the patient. The invention discloses systems and methods for estimating fractional gluconeogenesis, which is the % of glucose production that comes from gluconeogenesis (“GNG”), as opposed to glycogenolysis (“GLY”), the other form of glucose production. Nutritional formulations, materials, cocktails and methods for feeding patients by parenteral and other means are disclosed. The amount, type and rate of such nutritional feeding are typically based upon the above estimating. The invention discloses formulations that contain labels, such as deuterium, for medical diagnostics, such as for estimating BES and fractional gluconeogenesis. The invention is suitable for any sort of patient, including those who are injured, such as with traumatic brain injury, ill, or have other conditions that stress the metabolic system. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120239 | DIETARY SUPPLEMENT AND METHODS OF USE - One aspect of the invention provides dietary fiber compositions comprising effective amounts of glucomannan, xanthan gum, and alginate to produce a desired viscosity. The invention also provides food products comprising an effective amount of a dietary fiber composition. In other aspects, the invention provides methods for preparing a dietary fiber composition or a food product comprising a dietary fiber composition and methods for promoting satiety, promoting weight loss, lowering blood glucose levels, or lowering blood cholesterol levels in a mammal. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120240 | SILVER NANOPARTICLE ANTIMICROBIAL COATING FOR LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM INFECTION RESISTANCE - Disclosed herein is an implantable medical device including an antimicrobial layer. The antimicrobial layer may include a first distinct size of silver nanoparticles, a second distinct size of silver nanoparticles, and a third distinct size of silver nanoparticles. The antimicrobial layer extends over a surface of the implantable medical device, and, in some instances, the surface of the implantable medical device may serve as a substrate on which the antimicrobial layer is deposited. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120241 | AUTOMATED MULTIPLE HEAD CLEANER FOR A DISPENSING SYSTEM AND RELATED METHOD - A material deposition system is configured to deposit material on an electronic substrate, such as a printed circuit board. The material deposition system includes a frame, a support coupled to the frame and configured to support an electronic substrate during a deposit operation, a gantry coupled to the frame, and two deposition heads coupled to the gantry. Each deposition head includes a needle, with the deposition heads being movable over the support by movement of the gantry. The material deposition system further includes a needle cleaner assembly movable on a needle cleaner gantry, with the needle cleaner assembly being configured to clean needles of the deposition heads. The material deposition system further includes a controller configured to control the operation of the needle cleaner assembly to perform a needle cleaning operation. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120242 | ADHESION PROMOTER - Compositions useful for improving the adhesion of coating compositions, such as dielectric film-forming compositions, to a substrate are provided. Also provided are methods of improving the adhesion of coating compositions to a substrate. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120243 | SYNTHESIS AND PROCESSING OF NEW SILSESQUIOXANE/SILOXANE SYSTEMS - A method of forming a silsesquioxane/Q/siloxane polymer or oligomer system used to form coatings or monoliths, includes the step of mixing silsesquioxane, siloxane and alkoxysilane components having structures as presented below in ratios as presented below with a soluble F | 2014-05-01 |
20140120244 | ADHESION PROMOTER - Compositions useful for improving the adhesion of coating compositions, such as dielectric film-forming compositions, include a hydrolyzed poly(alkoxysilane). These compositions are useful in methods of improving the adhesion of coating compositions to a substrate. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120245 | PLATING METHOD - The invention eliminates defects generated in a metal filling a through hole of a printed board by changing an angle at which a plating solution is sprayed or by changing a posture of the printed board at a time point in a process of precipitating the metal from the plating solution and filling the through hole with the precipitated metal while the plating solution or air bubbles are being sprayed onto the printed board. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120246 | RESIN COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SORBIC ESTERS - Resin composition comprising
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20140120247 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING A NICKEL-CERMET ELECTRODE - A method for fabricating a nickel-cermet electrode that includes steps of formation of a mixture containing an organic nickel salt in solid state and at least one ceramic material in solid state at ambient temperature, followed by shaping of the mixture and heat treatment of the shaped mixture, preferably under reducing conditions, to form the nickel-cermet electrode. The organic nickel salt is chosen from a nickel acetate, a nickel carbonate and a nickel tartrate. | 2014-05-01 |
20140120248 | RH DIFFUSION SOURCE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING R-T-B-BASED SINTERED MAGNET USING SAME - [Problem] To provide a method for producing a sintered R-T-B based magnet which can get a heavy rare-earth element RH diffused efficiently inside a sintered R-T-B based magnet body. | 2014-05-01 |