19th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 37 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090117193 | Compositions Comprising an Active Agent - The present invention provides a highly dispersible formulation comprising an active agent and a dipeptide or tripeptide comprising at least two leucyl residues. The composition of the invention possesses superior aerosol properties and is thus preferred for aerosolized administration to the lung. Also provided are a method for (i) increasing the dispersibility of an active-agent containing formulation for administration to the lung, and (ii) delivery of the composition to the lungs of a subject. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117194 | EUKARYOTIC MICROORGANISMS FOR PRODUCING LIPIDS AND ANTIOXIDANTS - Disclosed are compositions and methods related to eukaryotic microorganisms that can produce unsaturated fatty acids which can be purified and use. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117195 | Hydrophilic Particles Based on Cationic Chitosan Derivatives - The present invention provides new nanoparticles and microparticles of hydrophilic character, prepared out of a cationic chitosan derivative and a polyanionic polymer. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117196 | Polyvinyl Alcohol Microspheres, Injectable Solutions and Therapeutic Uses of the Same - The present invention relates to microspheres useful for embolization which comprises polyvinylalcohol. The present invention also relates to an injectable suspension suitable for embolization which comprises the polyvinylalcohol microspheres and a suitable liquid carrier. The present invention further relates to a method for prophylactic or therapeutic embolization which comprises administering to a mammal an injectable suspension containing the polyvinylalcohol microspheres and a suitable liquid carrier. Finally, the present invention relates to a process for producing the polyvinylalcohol microspheres. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117197 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR AMELIORATING CACHEXIA - The invention provides preparations, formulations, kits and other products of manufacture (e.g., blister packs) comprising combinations of beneficial ingredients that are serviceable as therapies for improving states and disease symptoms such as involving inflammation, excessive sympathoneural drive, cachexia, anorexia, and anorexia-cachexia, as well as stress or anxiety related thereto, and methods of making and using them. The invention provides compositions and therapies comprising use of a beta adrenergic antagonist (also called “beta blockers”, e.g., propranolol) in combination with an anti-inflammatory agent, e.g., a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB), an anabolic steroid, a natural oil or fatty acid or any combination thereof. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117198 | VISCERAL FAT ACCUMULATION INHIBITOR, AND AGENT FOR PROMOTING THE INCREASE IN AND/OR INHIBITING THE DECREASE IN BLOOD ADIPONECTIN LEVEL - Disclosed is: a visceral fat accumulation inhibitor or a beverage/food for inhibiting the accumulation of a visceral fat, which comprises a fat globule membrane component as an active ingredient; or a agent or beverage/food for promoting the increase in and/or inhibiting the decrease in the blood adiponectin level, which comprises a fat globule membrane component as an active ingredient. A fat globule membrane component can inhibit the accumulation of a visceral fat, and/or can promote the increase in or inhibit the decrease in the blood adiponectin level. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117199 | Method of treatment of cancer - A method for the treatment of cancer, particularly a metastatic melanoma or a neoplastic lesion, the method comprising intralesional administration of a hydrophilic vehicle comprising 4,5,6,7-Tetrachloro-2′,4′,5′,7′-tetraiodofluorescein, or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof, at a concentration of about 0.1 w/v % up to about 20 w/v % and an electrolyte comprising at least one cation selected from the group consisting of sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium and at least one anion selected from the group consisting of chlorine, a phosphate and a nitrate, wherein the electrolyte is at a concentration of between about 0.1 w/v % and about 2 w/v % and the pH of the solution between about 4 to about 10. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117200 | Fungicide Composition Comprising a Phosphorous Acid Derivative, a Mandelamide Type Compound and a Further Fungicide Compound - The invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a fungicide composition, which comprise a phosphorous acid derivative (phosphonate or phosphite derivative), a compound of the mandelamide type like mandipropamid and a further fungicide compound. Such combinations are very highly suitable for controlling phytopathogenic fungi. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117201 | Multi-purpose acid compositions - The invention relates to solutions containing acidic compositions that have a pH of less than 1, are non-caustic to human tissue and are safe for human ingestion. These compositions may be used as the sole or major component of solutions such as cleansers, pharmaceuticals, food preservatives and disinfectants. The acidic compositions may be used in medical, industrial, military and household applications. The invention also relates methods of administering and using the acidic compositions of the invention. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117202 | Formulations Containing a Non-Oxidative Biocide and a Source of Active Halogen and Use Thereof In Water Treatment - Novel formulations containing a non-oxidative biocide, such as DBNPA, and a source of an in situ produced active biocide, such as a concentrated aqueous solution of an inorganic halide salt, are disclosed. These novel formulations are particularly effective in the treatment of water, and are characterized by high stability, desirable rheological properties and an excellent biocidal activity. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117203 | KIT FOR CANCER TREATMENT AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR CANCER TREATMENT - To provide a kit for cancer treatment and a pharmaceutical composition for cancer treatment that can inhibit the growth of tumors and cancers in mammals more than ever. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117204 | BENZOISOSELENAZOLE DERIVATIVES WITH ANTI-INFLAMMATION, ANTIVIRUS AND ANTITHROMBOSIS ACTIVITY AND THEIR USE - The present invention relates to new bisbenzisoselenazolonyl derivatives of the following general formulae (I), (II) or (III) and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The inventive derivatives have antineoplastic, anti-inflammatory and antithrombotic activities. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117205 | Quinolone-containing medicinal composition - The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical solution comprising the following components (A) and (B): | 2009-05-07 |
20090117206 | Preservative and Additive for Food and Feed - A preservative and additive for food and feed. One aspect of the invention concerns various acidified clays and minerals as food or feed additive to kill, or inhibit the growth of, harmful microorganisms and to inactivate mycotoxins, such as aflatoxins, present as contaminants in human foods and animal feeds. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a clay of hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicate with relatively uniform particle size distribution. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117207 | Methods and compositions for treatment of poison-caused pathology - A method of treating a poison-caused pathology in an individual subject is described which includes administering a pharmaceutical composition including a therapeutically effective amount of a chloride current modulator, a therapeutically effective amount of an exogenous oxygen carrier, or a combination of a therapeutically effective amount of a chloride current modulator and a therapeutically effective amount of an exogenous oxygen carrier, to an individual subject exposed to a poison. Optionally, an inventive method further includes administering a therapeutic agent to inhibit poison-caused pathology. A composition according to the invention is described which includes a therapeutically effective amount of a chloride current modulator, a therapeutically effective amount of an exogenous oxygen carrier, or a combination of a therapeutically effective amount of a chloride current modulator and a therapeutically effective amount of an exogenous oxygen carrier. Further included in one embodiment is a therapeutic agent to inhibit poison-caused pathology. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117208 | AMINO ACID COMPOSITION AND SUPPLEMENTARY LIQUID CONTAINING THE SAME - An amino acid composition comprises alanine, arginine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glycine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, proline, serine, threonine, tryptophan, tyrosine, valine, and glutamine. The amino acid composition of the present invention has such an effect that it can improve the action of promoting the process wherein the body fat is converted into the energy required for the physical exercise during and/or after the anoxic motions performed under an extremely high load. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117209 | ANDROGRAPHIS PANICULATA EXTRACT - An extract of | 2009-05-07 |
20090117210 | ANDROGRAPHIS PANICULATA EXTRACT - An extract of | 2009-05-07 |
20090117211 | Compositions and methods for stimulating synthesis of pro-collagen or collagen and hyaluronic acid - The present invention relates to a method that is useful for improving the appearance, texture and/or moisture of skin. In particular, the methods of the present invention comprise administering a composition comprising Chia Seed oil, | 2009-05-07 |
20090117212 | TOBACCO CULTIVAR AOB 176 AND PRODUCTS THEREFROM - The present invention relates to a novel tobacco cultivar designated AOB 176, which has low to intermediate nicotine content. The invention provides seeds of the cultivar AOB 176, plants and parts thereof of the cultivar AOB 176, a tissue culture derived from the cultivar AOB 176, hybrids produced from cultivar AOB 176 and lines derived from cultivar AOB 176, as well as genetically modified forms of the foregoing plants and tissue culture. Also provided are methods of producing cultivar AOB 176 plants, cultivar AOB 176 hybrid plants, and tobacco lines derived from cultivar AOB 176. In addition, products produced from the plants of the present invention are provided. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117213 | Stable solutions having antiviral, antibacterial and hemostatic properties and methods of making thereof - Chitosan/alcohol solutions being stable solutions that have antiviral, antibacterial and hemostatic effects and methods of making thereof. The solutions can be liquids or gels and can be delivered in variety of manners. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117214 | Extract Of Fraxinus Excelsior Seeds And Therapeutic Applications Therefor | 2009-05-07 |
20090117215 | EXTRACT OF CERATONIA SILIQUA LEAVES AND PODS CONTAINING POLYPHENOLS WITH ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTITUMOR ACTIVITIES - The use of an extract of | 2009-05-07 |
20090117216 | Composition and use of phyto-percolate for treatment of disease - This invention relates generally to a method of preparation of a phyto-percolate that is derived from fresh water mixture including algae. The phyto-percolate is believed to contain an enzyme having proteolytic activity. The invention further relates to the use of the phyto-percolate in a variety of disease states. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117217 | TIRE VULCANIZER - The invention provides a tire vulcanizer having a vulcanizer body and a shaping unit and being able to accurately mount and shape a green tire in the shaping unit when shaping the green tire in the shaping unit as well as to accurately place a lower bead portion of the green tire in a lower container of the vulcanizer body when placing the shaping unit in the vulcanizer body. The tire vulcanizer with a vulcanizer body (A) and a shaping unit (B) is configured to include a lower bead support ring ( | 2009-05-07 |
20090117218 | Apparatus for producing dope | 2009-05-07 |
20090117219 | Configurable Manifold - An injection molding apparatus includes a manifold having a melt channel for receiving a melt stream of moldable material from a source. A nozzle having a nozzle channel is coupled to the manifold for receiving the melt stream from the manifold melt channel. The nozzle includes a heater. A mold cavity is in communication with the nozzle channel, the mold cavity for receiving the melt stream from the nozzle channel through a mold gate. A temperature sensor is disposed at the manifold for use in adjusting the heater of the nozzle or for use in adjusting a heater of an inlet body. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117220 | Auxiliary supporting structure for presses, and plastics molding press equipped with such a structure - An auxiliary supporting structure for presses, having an auxiliary mold platen having a front surface designed to firmly, but removably, support a half-mold; a number of hydraulic supporting cylinders, which project from the rear of the auxiliary mold platen, in a direction parallel to a reference axis perpendicular to the plane of the auxiliary mold platen; mounting means for firmly, but removably, fixing the hydraulic cylinders to the front surface of a movable mold platen of the press; a hydraulic distributor for regulating pressurized-oil flow to and from each hydraulic cylinder independently of the others; and an electronic central control unit for controlling the hydraulic distributor as a function of signals from a number of external sensors, to enable the hydraulic cylinders to instantaneously compensate any asymmetric distribution of the mechanical forces exerted on the half-mold as the plastic material is injected. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117221 | INJECTION MOLDING DEVICE - An injection molding device includes a male mold portion and a female mold portion mating with the male mold portion. The male mold portion includes a first molding surface defined therein. The female mold portion includes a through hole, an ejector sleeve received in the through hole and having a cavity hole, and a cavity insert received in the cavity hole of the ejector sleeve and having a second molding surface facing upwardly the first molding surface. An axis of the cavity hole is spaced from that of the through hole. If an eccentricity is presented on the molded lens, the cavity insert can be rotated to adjust the relative location of the first and second molding surface such that the eccentricity of the molded lens can be adjusted. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117222 | PRECISE CONTROL NON-RETURN VALVE - An improved precise control non-return valve assembly which is mounted on the front end of a helical rotating plasticating screw of an injection molding machine or the like that is surrounded by a heated elongated barrel and end-cap that forms a distribution chamber, whose purpose is to allow means for passage of molten plastic fluid in the downstream direction while preventing it in the opposite direction. The valve having an outwardly extended portion of a shaft and has a means to accept a ring that is sandwiched between a bushing assembly and a rear seating area. The bushing assembly consists of at least two bushings and one pin whose dual purpose is to govern the forward movement of the ring and to absorb the force that is being applied to it. The non-return valve assembly when moved forward with the screw, forms a seal, builds pressure, and displaces molten plastic fluid from the distribution chamber through a discharge chamber passageway and into a mold. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117223 | MICROALGA SPECIES AND ITS APPLICATION FOR ANIMAL, HUMAN CONSUMPTION AND IN OBTAINING CAROTENOIDS - The invention relates to a novel microalga species and to the use thereof for animal and/or human consumption and in the production of carotenoids. A novel strain of Scenedesmus has been isolated at the Las Palmerillas experimental station, Cajamar, identified as microorganisms that had not been previously registered by the University of Gottinghem and deposited within the Culture Collection of Alagae and Protozoa (CCAP) as | 2009-05-07 |
20090117224 | Hydrating beverages and method - Hydrating beverages for animals, especially humans, comprising electrolytes and a lactate and the method of rehydrating animals, especially humans, by administering said beverages before, during, or after dehydration. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117225 | SPARKLING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - The invention provides a sparkling alcoholic beverage produced using, as a part of ingredients thereof, at least one selected from the group consisting of etherified starch, etherified cross-linked starch and enzymatic hydrolysates thereof; and a method for producing the sparkling alcoholic beverage, wherein at least one selected from the group consisting of etherified starch, etherified cross-linked starch and enzymatic hydrolysates thereof is added in any step of the production process. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117226 | CONTINUOUS COUNTER-CURRENT ORGANOSOLV PROCESSING OF LIGNOCELLULOSIC FEEDSTOCKS - A modular process for organosolv fractionation of lignocellulosic feedstocks into component parts and further processing of said component parts into at least fuel-grade ethanol and four classes of lignin derivatives. The modular process comprises a first processing module configured for physico-chemically digesting lignocellulosic feedstocks with an organic solvent thereby producing a cellulosic solids fraction and a liquid fraction, a second processing module configured for producing at least a fuel-grade ethanol and a first class of novel lignin derivatives from the cellulosic solids fraction, a third processing module configured for separating a second class and a third class of lignin derivatives from the liquid fraction and further processing the liquid fraction to produce a distillate and a stillage, a fourth processing module configured for separating a fourth class of lignin derivatives from the stillage and further processing the stillage to produce a sugar syrup. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117227 | GENE ENCODING TREHALOSE-6-PHOSPHATE PHOSPHATASE AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a gene encoding trehalose-6-phosphate phosphatase and use thereof, in particular, a yeast for practical use with superior resistance property to dryness and/or low-temperature storage, alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast, and a method for producing said beverages. More particularly, the present invention relates to a yeast, whose resistance property to dryness and/or resistance property to low-temperature storage is enhanced by amplifying expression level of TPS2 gene encoding a trehalose-6-phosphate phosphatase Tps2p in brewer's yeast, especially non-ScTPS2 gene specific to a lager brewing yeast and to a method for producing alcoholic beverages with said yeast, etc. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117228 | NON-FAT DRY MILK PRODUCTION PROCESSES FOR CHEESEMAKING - Methods of making a powdered dairy composition are disclosed. The methods may include the steps of adding a sequestrant for calcium and rennet to a milk composition to make treated milk, and forming the treated milk into a milk powder. Powdered non-fat dry milk products are also disclosed. The products may include one or more milk proteins that have been enzymatically altered by chymosin, where the chymosin altered proteins are not coagulated. The products may also include one or more sequestants to bind calcium ions in the powdered product. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117229 | Process for manufacturing tea products - Disclosed is a process comprising the steps of: providing fresh tea leaves comprising catechins; macerating the fresh tea leaves thereby to produce dhool; fermenting the dhool for a fermentation time (t | 2009-05-07 |
20090117230 | Phytase-Containing Enzyme Granulate ll - The present invention relates to novel phytase-comprising enzyme granules, the particles of which have a weight-average particle size in the range from 300 to 800 μm and the specific phytase activity of which, expressed in FTU/g, is at least 13 000 and does not exceed a value of | 2009-05-07 |
20090117231 | Soy Protein Composition and Beverage Products Containing the Soy Protein Composition - In one aspect, the present invention is directed to isolated soy protein compositions and to the preparation of the isolated soy protein compositions. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to beverage compositions that contain the isolated soy protein compositions and to the preparation of the beverage compositions that contain the isolated soy protein compositions. The beverage is selected from the group consisting of an aqueous acidic liquid or a liquid milk product. The beverage may be prepared and consumed as a cold beverage or a hot beverage or at any temperature of comfort between a cold temperature and a hot temperature. Cold beverages include juices, energy drinks, iced teas, iced coffees, etc. Hot beverages include lattes, mochas, espressos, cappuccinos and teas. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117232 | LIPOIC ACID PELLETS - Lipoic acid pellets are described, obtained from inert cores externally coated with lipoic acid. The so obtained active cores are coated with a first layer of insulating polymeric material and then with a polymeric coat that is insoluble at the gastric pH. Pellet are then formulated pharmaceutically, for instance in jelly capsules or controlled release capsules or as oral suspensions, dispersible powders, sachets, etc. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117233 | Corn salsa - A salsa comprising: corn; black beans; olive oil; cilantro; garlic and lime juice. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117234 | Method of Producing Processed Food Material and the Processed Food Material - Okara (bean curd refuse), which has been prepared by blending with a coagulant, is kneaded together with a jelly-type edible polysaccharide having a high thickening stability. Then, the kneaded mixture is coagulated by heating so that the Okara is bonded to the edible polysaccharide. As the above-mentioned edible polysaccharide, use is made of tokoroten (a marine alga), Konjac, Kudzu starch jelly or the like. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117235 | Healthier meat products and process therefor - A healthier meat product, and process for making same, comprising a mixture of meat and at least one edible oil high in polyunsaturated fat and/or monounsaturated fat, the oil preferably being naturally occurring and unhydrogenated. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117236 | Fruit or Vegetable Pods - The invention is drawn to methods and apparatus for protecting fruits and vegetables, particularly soft-skinned fruits and vegetables, from bruising, crushing and other damage during transport. Preferably, the apparatus of the present invention are designed for transport and protection of individual or small numbers of fruits and vegetables. Methods include methods for protecting fruit and vegetable from damage during transport. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117237 | METHOD FOR ADJUSTING A WATER TEMPERATURE AND A PASTEURIZATION TUNNEL - A method for adjusting or controlling the temperature of water released for product pasteurization, by taking into consideration the heat transfer into the products for the control of the water temperature. Further, a method for adjusting or controlling the water temperature for the water released for product pasteurization in several superimposed decks, by taking into consideration the water temperature in at least one deck located below the upper deck for the control of the water temperature. Also, corresponding pasteurization tunnels as well as a pasteurization tunnel with at least three superimposed decks, where the water for at least three decks is released to the products in the uppermost deck. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117238 | Acidic Oil Droplet-in-Water Type Emulsion and Application Thereof to Foods - An object of the present invention is to provide acidic oil-in-water emulsified foods with enhanced microwave resistance, heat resistance, or freezing and thawing resistance, and low- or non-cholesterol acidic oil-in-water emulsified foods containing reduced amounts of or no egg yolk at all. The acidic oil-in-water emulsified foods can be prepared by emulsifying water-phase ingredients and oil-phase ingredients into acidic oil-in-water emulsions using gum ghatti or gum ghatti and xanthan gum. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117239 | RETAINED LOOSE COFFEE CONTAINER AND METHOD - A reusable beverage container for use with a beverage maker to retain a beverage making substance therein. The reusable container has a container portion, a base and a cover. The base is coupled to the container portion and at least a portion of the base is foraminous. The cover is displaceably retained on the container for allowing a beverage making substance to be placed in the container and retained therein. At least a portion of the base is faraminous. The container may also be in the form of a kit for use with a beverage maker for containing a beverage making substance. The kit includes a cover displaceably retained on a holder of the beverage maker. The holder defines a cavity for retaining beverage making substance and the cover is displaceably positionable over the cavity for selectively retaining beverage substance in the holder. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117240 | Moka Coffee Machine and Method for Preparing a Coffee-Flavoured Drink - The invention refers to a moka coffee machine, basically traditional, modified in order to obtain an expresso coffee without altering the organoleptic properties thereof. The machine according to the invention allows to control the temperature of the water inside the boiler, and to prepare the drink without having the water reaching exceedingly high pressures. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117241 | Fine Bubble Generating Apparatus - This invention provides a fine bubble generating apparatus which can efficiently generate fine bubbles on the nanometer level. This apparatus comprises a cylindrical member ( | 2009-05-07 |
20090117242 | Apparatus and methods for fabricating a frozen food product - An apparatus for a frozen food product, such as an ice cream or frozen-yoghurt product, produces an aerated and flavored base mix. The base mix is provided in a liquid form to the apparatus and is mixed with a gas in the apparatus to aerate the base mix. Flavor is added to the aerated base mix in a turbulence tube of the apparatus, and the aerated and flavored base mix is then deposited out of the turbulence tube onto a cold plate of the apparatus as a thin layer material. The cold plate may be disposed such that it is in open view of a customer. One or more solid-food mix-in additives can be added to the aerated and flavored base mix on the cold plate. The aerated and flavored base mix is allowed to at least partially freeze on the cold plate with the additive(s) dispersed therein to produce a frozen food product, which is then manually scraped from the cold plate and served to a customer. The apparatus for fabricating the frozen food product (with the assistance of a human operator) can define a small footprint and can be designed as a portable cart or a mobile or stationary counter. A method of making a frozen food product with the apparatus is provided. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117243 | PROCESS FOR WHOLEGRAIN-CONDITIONING OF BREWER'S CEREAL GRAINS USED IN BEER PRODUCTION - The invention relates to a process for whole-grain conditioning, in particular of native and malted brewing cereals. To improve the mashing process and to increase the number of brews and product quality, the brewing cereals are conditioned and subsequently fed to a hulling and/or mechanical comminution process. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117244 | METHOD OF CUTTING BEEF CHUCK ROLL AND BEEF PRODUCTS PRODUCED BY THE METHOD - A method of cutting a beef chuck roll to provide a plurality of higher value beef products includes the steps of: cutting the chuck roll along at least three cut lines to separate the chuck roll into four primary muscles, a first or eye muscle, a second or rhomboideus muscle, a third or splenius muscle and a fourth or serratus ventralis muscle; and trimming each of the four primary muscles to remove excess fat, seams, silver and other undesirable components. Some of the primary muscles are tenderized and marketed as boneless chuck roast products. Some of the primary muscles are cut across the grain into boneless chuck steaks. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117245 | METHOD FOR COOKING IN AN OVEN AND DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD - The invention provides a method of cooking an intermediate preparation for preparing a cooked dish in an oven, the method being characterized in that it is implemented by placing said intermediate preparation under a device ( | 2009-05-07 |
20090117246 | Method for Rejuvenating Aged Food Oils - A method of rejuvenating aged food oils or compositions containing PUFAs or such oils by addition of ascorbyl palmitate; such rejuvenated food oils and compositions as well as the use of ascorbyl palmitate in such a rejuvenating process. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117247 | Starch-Lipid Composite - A starch-lipid composite and related composition are described that enhance yield and sensory properties of low fat ground meat. Techniques are described herein for improving the taste and characteristics of ground meat and foods using such, by incorporation of the composite and/or the noted composition. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117248 | Method and apparatus to produce a pasta filata cheese - A method of producing a pasta filata cheese product, such as a Mozzarella-type cheese, in a continuous process without emulsifier or pH regulator additives requires preparing a typical pasta filata-type cheese curd and supplying the curd in cut pieces to one end of a processing chamber ( | 2009-05-07 |
20090117249 | CAPSULE PIERCING MODULE - A capsule-based beverage production machine comprises a module ( | 2009-05-07 |
20090117250 | Process for manufacturing tea products and products obtainable thereby - Disclosed is a process comprising the steps of: providing fresh tea material rich in stem; and expressing juice from the fresh tea material thereby to produce stem residue and tea juice comprising a mixture of tea compounds. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117251 | Process for manufacturing tea products - Disclosed is a process comprising the steps of: expressing juice from fresh tea leaves thereby to produce leaf residue and tea juice, wherein the amount of expressed juice is between 10 and 300 ml per kg of the fresh tea leaves; and processing the leaf residue to produce leaf tea and/or a tea extract. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117252 | BEVERAGE PACKED IN CONTAINER - Provided is a packaged non-tea beverage, excellent in the storage stability of the flavor, color tone and content of catechins. The packaged non-tea beverage, which includes a purified green tea extract having a ratio of gallate-type catechins in non-polymer catechins of less than 50% by mass, contains (A) 0.072 to 1.2% by mass of non-polymer catechins and (B) 0.001 to 12 mg/100 mL of gallic acid. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117253 | PEROXISOME BIOGENESIS FACTOR PROTEIN (PEX) DISRUPTIONS FOR ALTERING POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS AND TOTAL LIPID CONTENT IN OLEAGINOUS EUKARYOTIC ORGANISMS - Methods of increasing the amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in the total lipid fraction and in the oil fraction of PUFA-producing, oleaginous eukaryotes, accomplished by modifying the activity of peroxisome biogenesis factor (Pex) proteins. Disruptions of a chromosomal Pex3 gene, Pex10p gene or Pex16p gene in a PUFA-producing, oleaginous eukaryotic strain resulted in an increased amount of PUFAs, as a percent of total fatty acids and as a percent of dry cell weight, in the total lipid fraction and in the oil fraction of the strain, as compared to the parental strain whose native Pex protein was not disrupted. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117254 | LOW-SODIUM SALT COMPOSITION - Low-sodium salt compositions/substitutes, Modified Potassium Chlorides (MPCs) and methods of making the same. The salt compositions/substitutes preferably include NaCl, KCl and a modifier(s), preferably a cereal flour such as rice flour. A food grade acidulant is preferably included. The composition/substitute will preferably have a Na/K ratio of from about 0.1 to about 9.0, most preferably about 1.0. MPCs preferably include KCl and a modifier(s), preferably a cereal flour such as rice flour. A food grade acidulant is preferably included. The salt compositions/substitutes and MPCs are preferably made by drum drying, extrusion cooking or agglomeration procedures. The MPC is preferably blended and/or co-ground with unmodified NaCl in any desired ratio, preferably 50/50, which gives a Na/K ratio of about 1 (i.e. 20% sodium and 20% potassium), to cost-effectively provide a salt substitute without modifying the NaCl. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117255 | Wheat Lines And Improved Food Compositions - The invention relates to wheat lines and improved food compositions. In preferred embodiments, the invention relates to flour made from a wheat grain comprising genetic material with a null allele at one or more loci encoding a protein selected from the group consisting of glutenins and gliadins. In even more preferred embodiments, the invention relates to a tortilla made from said flour. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117256 | METHOD FOR DECREASING BITTERNESS AND IMPROVING TASTE OF PROTEIN-FREE AND HYDROLYZED INFANT FORMULAS - The present invention relates to a method for decreasing the bitterness or improving the taste of a protein-free or hydrolyzed infant formula. The method comprises intermixing ingredients of the formula and adjusting the pH of the formula to between about 6.5 and about 7.2. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117257 | Catalysts for Fuel Cell Applications Using Electroless Deposition - In one embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to a process for electroless deposition of metal atoms on an electrode to form a core and shell structure. The process includes treating a carbon-containing support by contacting the carbon-containing support with a treatment. The carbon-containing support is impregnated with a core component metal to form at least one seed site on the carbon-containing support. A predetermined amount of shell component metal is deposited on the at least one seed site of the core component through electroless deposition by contacting the carbon-containing support with a metal salt and a reducing agent. The shell component forms at least one complete monolayer on the core component. The amount of the shell component deposited is predetermined by using the surface area of the core component. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117258 | Method of neutralizing a stain on a surface - Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for neutralizing a stain on a surface. The compositions useful in the present disclosure include a composition that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. If desired, the composition may be substantially removed from the surface to remove a portion or substantially all of the stain before being affixed to the surface. If a user desires to remove the composition from the surface, the composition is formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. If the user desires to affix the composition to the surface in a permanent or semi-permanent manner, the composition may be affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical. The compositions may also be utilized in the form of a kit or in conjunction with a design device, such as a stencil, to control the application of the composition to create, for example, a pattern on the surface. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117259 | Processing system, processing method, and computer program - The present invention provides a processing system, a processing method and a program, which can readily control a gas flow rate. A vertical-type heating apparatus | 2009-05-07 |
20090117260 | PHOSPHOR SURFACE TREATING METHOD AND FLAT DISPLAY DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD - An organic acid metal salt is brought into contact with and adhered to phosphor particles, thereby forming phosphor particles each having an organic acid metal salt layer on the surface. When forming a phosphor layer by using the phosphor particles, sintering is performed, and the organic acid metal salt layer is changed into a metal oxide film. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117261 | LIQUID COATING METHOD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ORGANIC EL DEVICE - Droplets of a liquid are ejected through a plurality of nozzles to a plurality of coating regions on a substrate based on nozzle information including the ejection amount of a droplet of the liquid ejected through each nozzle. According to arrangement information for disposing the liquid, a plurality of droplet groups are disposed in each coating region while the plurality of nozzles and the substrate are scanned for relative movement. A calculation is performed according to the nozzle information and the arrangement information. Adjustment amount is calculated so that the assigned adjustment amounts vary from one droplet group to another. Driving signals, which drive selected nozzles, are set so that combinations of the driving signals give coating amounts that have taken the assigned adjustment amounts into account. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117262 | METHOD OF FABRICATING CIRCUIT BOARD - A method of fabricating a circuit board includes the following steps. First, a patterned metal board is provided. The patterned metal board includes a patterned circuit having at least a pad. Next, a dielectric layer is formed on the patterned metal board to cover the patterned circuit. Thereafter, a processing treatment is preformed on a surface of the patterned metal board in which the surface is opposite to the patterned circuit, such that at least a conductive joint column disposed on the pad and a circuit layer having the patterned circuit are formed. Afterwards, a solder mask layer is formed on the dielectric layer to cover the circuit layer, such that the solder mask layer is in contact with the conductive joint column, the conductive joint column passes through the solder mask layer, and a height of the conductive joint column exceeds a thickness of the solder mask layer. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117263 | METHOD OF PRODUCING ELECTRODE LAYER FOR FUEL CELL - A method of producing an electrode layer for a fuel cell, with which the electrode layer is produced by heating and drying an electrode paste ( | 2009-05-07 |
20090117264 | Method of Manufacturing a Lithium Battery - A method of preparing a lithium secondary battery comprising a negative electrode, a positive electrode, an electrolyte and an additive for improving the stability of the solid electrolyte interface (SEI) film forming on the negative electrode, wherein at least part of said additive is applied to said negative electrode before the battery is assembled. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117265 | ROAD AND REPAIR MATERIALS INCLUDING MAGNETITE AND METHODS REGARDING SAME - A road and repair system and/or method using one or more components including a plurality of magnetite concentrate particles, at least one acidic activator including phosphate anions, and a plurality of reactive aggregate particles including iron. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117266 | NEAR-INFRARED-ABSORBING MATERIAL - The invention provides a near-infrared-absorbing material, comprising at least two ultraviolet absorbents and at least one near-infrared absorbent or infrared absorbent, wherein the at least two ultraviolet absorbents are at least two compounds having a maximum spectroscopic absorption wavelength in solution of 470 nm or less in a wavelength range of from 270 to 1,600 nm and the at least one near-infrared or infrared absorbent is at least one compound having a maximum spectroscopic absorption wavelength in solution of 700 nm or more in a wavelength range of from 400 to 1,600 nm. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117267 | OPTICAL RECORDING MEDIUM AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - An optical recording medium wherein characters can be easily recognized on an optical disk irradiated with a light through a light transmitting layer and a method of producing the same are provided. In an optical disk of a type that an optical recording layer is irradiated with a light through a light transmitting protective layer, dealing with a larger capacity, wherein one main surface of a medium substrate | 2009-05-07 |
20090117268 | CONDUCTIVE POLYMER COATINGS AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME - Conductive polymer coatings and methods of forming the same are provided. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117269 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE COMPOSITE MATERIAL - An electrically conductive composite material includes metallic nanostrands distributed throughout a matrix constructed of a polymer, ceramic, or elastomer. The nanostrands may have an average diameter under four microns and an average aspect ratio over ten-to-one. Larger fibers may also be included to enhance electrical conductivity or other properties. The nanostrands and/or fibers may be magnetically oriented to enhance electrical conductivity along one direction. A pressure sensor may be formed by utilizing an elastomer for the matrix. Electrical conductivity through the composite material varies in proportion to deflection of the elastomer. A composite material may be applied to a surface as an electrically conductive paint. Composite materials may be made by cutting a blank of the nanostrands to the desired shape, inserting the matrix, and curing the matrix. Alternatively, a suspension agent may first be used to dispose powdered nanostrands in the desired shape. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117270 | METHOD FOR TREATING SUBSTRATE AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A method for processing a substrate includes a film forming step of supplying a film forming gas into the processing chamber to form a film on the substrate, a cleaning step of supplying a plasma-exited cleaning gas into the processing chamber after the film forming step to clean the inside of the processing chamber, and a coating step of forming a coating within the processing chamber after the cleaning step. The cleaning step includes a high pressure cleaning of regulating the pressure in the processing chamber so that cleaning is mainly performed by molecules formed by recombining radicals in the cleaning gas, and the coating step includes a low temperature film forming step of forming the coating film under the condition that the temperature of a substrate supporting table is set lower than that in the film formation on the substrate during the film formation step. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117271 | FILM FORMING APPARATUS AND A BARRIER FILM PRODUCING METHOD - A film forming apparatus is used in a semiconductor manufacturing process and a method for producing a barrier film is used for a semiconductor. When a metallic gas and a reactive gas are alternatively flown, a back-flow preventing gas and an auxiliary gas are flown, the reactive gas and the auxiliary gas are moved with the flow of the back-flow preventing gas, and radicals are produced by being in contact with them to a catalytic material. Since the metallic material gas is not in contact with the catalytic material, the catalytic material is not degraded. A shower plate may be disposed between a radical producing chamber and a reaction chamber, so that the radicals are fed into the reaction chamber through holes. Thus, a barrier film having low resistance and excellent coverage is formed. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117272 | Layer Depositing Device and Method for Operating it - A layer depositing device comprises a chamber ( | 2009-05-07 |
20090117273 | Combustion deposition using aqueous precursor solutions to deposit titanium dioxide coatings - Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to the deposition of coatings onto substrates via combustion deposition. An aqueous precursor solution is used in connection with combustion deposition for the deposition of coatings onto a substrate. In certain example embodiments, the aqueous precursor solution may be an organic salt (e.g., of titanium, such as titanium (IV) bis(ammonium lactate)dihydroxide (aq)), an oxalic acid salts of titanium (e.g., potassium titanyl oxalate (e.g., K | 2009-05-07 |
20090117274 | SOLUTION BASED LANTHANUM PRECURSORS FOR ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION - Alkyl cyclopentadienyl precursors for use in ALD processes are disclosed. The present invention particularly relates to La alkyl cyclopentadienyl precursors, such as tris(isopropyl-cyclopentadienyl) Lanthanum. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117275 | Methods of forming decorative veil - Methods that apply decorative particles in-line in the manufacturing process to form a decorative structured mat or veil that is ready for direct commercial application. The decorative particles or decorative paint patterns should be of a size and/or color to be visible at a distance of five meters from the decorative mat or veil. In preferred embodiments, the particle size ranges from about 100 to about 500 microns in size. A formulation for coating a glass fiber mat with decorative particles is also provided. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117276 | METHOD FOR INK JET PRINTING ON INORGANIC SUBSTRATE - There is disclosed a method for ink jet printing, which is suitable for image formation on an inorganic substrate by an ink jet method, and a method for ink jet printing on an inorganic base substrate which can obtain a printed article having a high-density and bleeding-free image. In ink jet printing on an inorganic substrate employing an ink comprising an inorganic pigment and a dispersion medium, the method includes arranging an ink receptive layer on the inorganic substrate employing a treatment liquid containing a nonmetal salt, a glass frit, and an organic binder as indispensable components, and conducting ink jet printing and further baking. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117277 | SELECTIVE PLACEMENT OF CARBON NANOTUBES ON OXIDE SURFACES - The present invention provides a method for the selective placement of carbon nanotubes on a particular surface. In particular, the present invention provides a method in which self-assembled monolayers formed on an unpatterned or patterned metal oxide surface are used to attract or repel carbon nanotubes from a dispersion containing the same. In accordance with the present invention, the carbon nanotubes can be attracted to the self-assembled monolayers so as to be attached to the metal oxide surface, or they can be repelled by the self-assembled monolayers bonding to a predetermined surface other than the metal oxide surface containing the self-assembled monolayers. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117278 | WATER-BASED INFRARED ABSORPTIVE INK FOR INK-JET RECORDING, INK-JET RECORDING METHOD, AND INK-JET RECORDING APPARATUS - A water-based infrared absorptive ink for ink-jet recording is provided that absorbs electromagnetic waves in the infrared range without adversely affecting the color tone of recorded objects. The water-based infrared absorptive ink for ink-jet recording contains antimony-tin composite oxide fine particles and a coloring agent. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117279 | Thermal interface material having carbon nanotube array and method for making the same - A method for making a thermal interface material includes: providing a CNT array on a substrate; providing a first solution with organic matter and ferric ion; soaking the CNT array into the first solution for a period of time; dipping a second solution into the first solution to form a ferric salt deposit; taking out the CNT array, and then heating the CNT array in inert gas; and cooling and peeling off the CNT array from the substrate, and finally achieving a thermal interface material. The thermal interface material made by the present method has a high heat conducting efficiency. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117280 | COATING SYSTEM AND COATING METHOD - A coating system includes an intermediate coat applying process, an overcoat applying process, and a clear coat applying process, which are disposed successively along a coating flow direction. The intermediate coat applying process includes first through fourth intermediate coat applying stations through, which are disposed in parallel to each other across a coating line. The overcoat applying process includes first through sixth overcoat applying stations through, which are disposed in parallel to each other across the coating line. At least each of the first through third overcoat applying stations through has a plurality of coating robots for applying coats having different colors. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117281 | Coated Metal Pigment, Method for Production of the Same, and Coating Composition Containing the Same - Provided are a coated metal pigment which can satisfy both the coating stability in use as an aqueous coating, i.e., water resistance, and the chemical resistance of coating films produced by application thereof at practically satisfactory levels; a method for producing the same; and an aqueous coating containing the same. The invention relates to a coated metal pigment including a metal pigment and a composite coating layer, wherein the composite coating layer includes an adhesion layer which is disposed on the surface of the metal pigment either in contact with the metal pigment or at an interposition of another layer and contains polysiloxane and/or silica, and a resin layer which is disposed on the surface of the adhesion layer either in contact with the adhesion layer or at an interposition of another layer. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117282 | DIFFUSION ALUMINIDE COATING PROCESS - A method of applying a diffusion aluminide coating partially to a selective region more simply and conveniently, the method including a step of forming a metal aluminum film onto a selective region of the heat-resistant alloy substrate to be treated; and a step of applying a heat treatment to the heat-resistant alloy substrate on the selective region of which the metal aluminum film is formed and diffusing and penetrating aluminum in the metal aluminum film into the heat-resistant alloy substrate. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117283 | Coating Installation and Associated Operating Method - The invention relates to a coating installation, in particular for painting motor vehicle bodies, comprising a transport path ( | 2009-05-07 |
20090117284 | Axle Guide Assembly for Drywall Coating Box - An axle guide assembly for a drywall coating box. The axle guide assembly comprises one or more, preferably two, axle guides. Each axle guide is a clip that fits onto an axle of a drywall coating box in order to allow coating mud to be applied to the outside of a corner bead. As the axle guide assembly is slid down the corner bead, mud is applied to the corner bead. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117285 | ROOM TEMPERATURE ELECTROLESS IRON BATH OPERATING WITHOUT A GALVANIC COUPLE FOR DEPOSITION OF FERROMAGNETIC AMORPHOUS FeB FILMS - Provided is an electroless iron bath capable of depositing a ferromagnetic FeB coating onto Pd/Sn-catalyzed substrates at room temperature without the need for an accompanying galvanic couple. The new electroless iron bath is comprised of Fe | 2009-05-07 |
20090117286 | Actinic Ray Curable Composition; and Actinic Ray Curable Ink, Image Forming Method and Ink-Jet Recording Apparatus Utilizing the Same - An actinic ray curable composition comprising a radical polymerizing monomer, wherein the radical polymerizing monomer contains a mono-functional monomer, a content of which is not less than 5 weight % and not more than 30 weight %, and further contains a silicone-containing compound or a fluorine-containing compound. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117287 | MODIFICATION METHOD OF MICROCHANNELS OF PDMS MICROCHIP USING SOL-GEL SOLUTION - The present invention provides a method for modification of microchannels of a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) microchip, which includes the steps of: a) mixing an alkoxysilane precursor, an alkyl alkoxysilane precursor, and a solvent to prepare a sol-gel solution; b) oxidizing microchannels of the PDMS microchip; and c) coating the oxidized microchannels with the sol-gel solution prepared in step a). The PDMS microchip modified according to the method of the present invention shows higher hydrophilicity than an unmodified PDMS microchip. And, when the modified PDMS channels are filled with an organic solvent, channel swelling can be reduced, and thus various organic solvents can be used for the modified PDMS microchip compared to an unmodified PDMS microchip. Further, it can be widely applied for various fields because absorptivity of non-polar substances can be reduced. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117288 | VACUUM PLASMA GENERATOR - Workpieces in a vacuum chamber are treated by receiving a mains voltage from a voltage supply network; generating at least one intermediate circuit voltage; generating a first RF signal of a basic frequency, and of a first phase position, from the at least one intermediate circuit voltage; generating a second RF signal of the basic frequency, and of a second phase position, from the at least one intermediate circuit voltage; and coupling the first and the second signal and generating an output signal for the vacuum chamber using a 3 dB coupler. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117289 | Method and apparatus for deposition of thin film materials for energy storage devices - The present invention is a method and apparatus for applying coatings in a rarefied gaseous medium. A cold cathode electron gun is used to generate an electron beam, which is directed to a crucible containing initial solid materials in a vacuum chamber, thus generating an initial solid material vapor. Nitrogen reaction gas is bled into the vacuum chamber, and ionization of the nitrogen gas in high frequency discharge. Subsequent interaction of initial material vapor with nitrogen ions and atoms results in generation of solid product heating of the substrate. Condensation of the vapor on the surface of substrate generates a thin film of solid electrode or electrolyte. The resulting rate of deposition of thin film of vitreous solid electrolyte and LiPon solid electrolyte is substantially higher than can be achieved with a magnetron sputtering process. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117290 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING NON-SHRINKAGE CERAMIC SUBSTRATE - In a method of manufacturing a non-shrinkage ceramic substrate, a ceramic laminated structure, which is formed of a plurality of laminated green sheets each having an interconnecting pattern and has an external electrode formed on at least one of a top and bottom thereof, is prepared. A metal layer is formed to cover at least a portion of the external electrode. A constraining green sheet is disposed on at least one of the top and bottom of the ceramic laminated structure to suppress a planar shrinkage of the green sheets. The ceramic laminated structure is fired at the firing temperature of the green sheets to oxidize the metal layer. The constraining green sheet and a metal oxide layer, which is formed by oxidizing the metal layer, are removed. Accordingly, an electrode post-firing process can be omitted and the adhering strength between the electrode and the ceramic laminated structure can be increased. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117291 | SHATTER PREVENTION FILM OF PROTECTIVE GLASS OF LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE - To provide a shatter prevention film of a protective glass of a liquid crystal display device capable of being formed easily and excellent in properties such as shatter prevention performance. A shatter prevention film arranged on protective glass of a liquid crystal display device, wherein the shatter prevention film is formed of a cured body of a photo curable resin and has a bonding strength of at least 0.3 N/25 mm wide and an elongation of at least 20% when measured in accordance with JIS A 5759. | 2009-05-07 |
20090117292 | CHOLESTERIC LIQUID CRYSTAL COMPOSITION, CIRCULAR POLARIZATION SEPARATOR SHEET AND USE THEREOF - Provided are a cholesteric liquid crystal composition which contains a compound having a high Δn value and shows an orientation in a thick layer, and a circular polarization separator sheet having a wide reflection bandwidth and capable of being produced simply and easily. A cholesteric liquid crystal composition containing a compound represented by a formula (1): R | 2009-05-07 |