24th week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 23 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170166760 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING SILVER NANOWIRES AND FIBERS OF CRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE FOR THE PREPARATION OF ELECTROCONDUCTIVE TRANSPARENT LAYERS - Described is a composition suitable for the preparation of an electroconductive transparent layer, said composition comprising silver nanowires and fibers of crystalline cellulose. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166761 | ULTRAVIOLET-ABSORBING COATING COMPOSITION HAVING ENHANCED ABRASION RESISTANCE - Disclosed is a coating composition for wet coating to block ultraviolet light radiation as being applied on a vehicle glass. The composition comprises: a binder including an amount of about 15 to 20% by weight of tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) and an amount of about 10 to 15% by weight of glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane (GPTS), an amount of about 20 to 35% by weight of an organic solvent, an amount of about 0.5 to 2% by weight of a curing agent, an amount of about 0.1 to 0.5% by weight of a leveling agent, an amount of about 10 to 40% by weight of a hydrophobically surface-treated inorganic nanosol, an amount of about 8 to 12% by weight of an inorganic ultraviolet blocking agent and an amount of about 1 to 3% by weight of a fluorescent whitening agent, all these % by weights based on the total weight of the coating composition. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166762 | INFRARED SHIELDING COMPOSITION, INFRARED CUT FILTER, AND SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE - The invention relates to provide an infrared shielding composition that can form an infrared cut filter in which flat coating properties are excellent and the generation of a pattern on the surface is suppressed and that has excellent drying resistance, an infrared cut filter, and a solid-state imaging device. The infrared shielding composition according to the invention includes at least metal containing tungsten oxide particles; a resin binder; a solvent A of which a boiling point is 170° C. to 200° C. at 1 atm; and a solvent B different from the solvent A, in which a content of the solvent A is 0.1 to 20 mass % with respect to a total mass of the infrared shielding composition. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166763 | INK COMPOSITION FOR ORGANIC SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING ORGANIC SOLAR CELL USING SAME - Disclosed are an ink composition for an organic solar cell and a method of manufacturing an organic solar cell using the same. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166764 | WHITE INK, INK SET, AND INKJET RECORDING METHOD - A white ink includes a hollow resin particle, one or more first organic solvents, an acrylic silicone-based resin, a surfactant; and water. The luminosity (L*) of each of a first dried film having a thickness of 2.2-2.8 μm prepared by drying the white ink at 70 degrees C. and a second dried film having a thickness of 2.2-2.8 μm prepared by drying the white ink at 90 degrees C. is 50 or greater and the decrease ratio of the luminosity (L*) of the second dried film to the first dried film is 10 percent or less. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166765 | INK COMPOSITION - An ink composition includes colorant, hydroxylated and non-hydroxylated co-solvents, and water. A weight percent ratio of hydroxylated to non-hydroxylated co-solvents ranges from 46:54 to about 62:38. The composition also includes an acid and a polyurethane copolymer binder. The acid is selected from the group consisting of oleic acid, linoleic acid, undecanoic acid, dodecanoic acid, tridecanoic acid, and combinations thereof. The binder is formed from the polymerization of a diisocyanate and at least three diols including a first diol containing a hydrophilic stabilizing group, and a second diol having less than 8 atoms in a backbone chain between two hydroxyl groups. A mole percentage of the second diol is at least 30% of a total mole percentage of diol monomers in the binder. An acid number of the binder ranges from 50 to 75. The composition also includes lithium present in an amount ranging from about 50 to about 400 ppm. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166766 | GEL PARTICLES, PHOTOSENSITIVE COMPOSITION, INK COMPOSITION, METHOD OF PRODUCING WATER DISPERSION OF GEL PARTICLES, AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD - Provided are gel particles each having a three-dimensional crosslinked structure having at least one bond selected from a urethane bond and a urea bond, the gel particles each including: a maleimide group represented by Formula 1 below, a photosensitive composition, an ink composition, a method of producing water dispersion of gel particles, and an image forming method. In Formula 1, R | 2017-06-15 |
20170166767 | INK COMPOSITION AND RECORDING METHOD - Provided is an ink composition that includes a color material, water, an organic solvent, and polymer particles, the organic solvent including an organic solvent with a standard boiling point of equal to or greater than 150° C. and equal to or less than 250° C., the content of the organic solvent that is an alkyl polyol with a standard boiling point of equal to or greater than 280° C. being equal to or less than 2.0% by mass with respect to a total amount of the ink composition, the polymer particles having a core-shell structure including core polymer and shell polymer, and a glass transition temperature of the shell polymer being higher than that of the core polymer, and that is used for a recording method using the ink composition and an aggregating liquid containing an aggregating agent capable of aggregating components of the ink composition and increasing viscosity of the components. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166768 | INK SET AND RECORDING METHOD - An ink set includes two ink compositions containing resin and wax separately, with the resin in one and the wax in the other, or an ink composition containing resin and wax together as well as a coagulant solution containing a coagulant for a component of the ink composition(s). The resin and the wax include a resin and a wax wherein the resin has higher aggregability than the wax. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166769 | LAYERED PRODUCT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided is a layered product with high jet-black. A layered product according to the present invention is a layered product ( | 2017-06-15 |
20170166770 | CARPET COATINGS, CARPETS WITH IMPROVED WET DELAMINATION STRENGTH AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Disclosed is an improved carpet precoat composition, a carpet composition comprising the inventive precoat composition and methods of making the same. The improved precoat composition comprises a binder and a filler comprising a kaolin clay slurry. The carpet composition comprising the inventive precoat layer exhibits exceptional wet delamination strength. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166771 | CARPET COATINGS, CARPETS WITH IMPROVED WET DELAMINATION STRENGTH AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - A precoat composition, a carpet composition comprising the inventive precoat composition layer and methods of making same are disclosed. The inventive precoat composition comprises a thermoplastic dispersion and a filler. The carpet composition comprising the inventive precoat layer exhibits exceptional wet delamination strength. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166772 | PROCESSES FOR COATING SUBSTRATES WITH POLYMERS FORMED FROM TRANS-1,3,3,3-TETRAFLUOROPROPENE AND VINYLIDENE DIFLUORIDE - The present invention generally relates to processes for coating substrates, preferably metals, with solutions having fluoro-copolymers that comprise trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene monomers and vinylidene difluoride monomers and at least 50 weight percent of the fluoro-copolymer comprises trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene monomers. The fluoro-copolymer has a surface energy below about 40 mJ/m | 2017-06-15 |
20170166773 | METHOD OF APPLYING PTFE COATING SOLUTION AND VEHICLE PART COATED WITH PTFE COATING SOLUTION - A method of applying a PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) solution includes a dispersion step of dispersing a diamond powder in an organic solvent using bead milling to manufacture a dispersion solution, a mixing step of mixing a silane solution with the dispersion solution to manufacture a mixture solution, an addition step of adding the PTFE solution including PTFE particles having a size of 0.1 to 6 μm to the mixture solution to manufacture a coating solution, a coating step of applying the manufactured coating solution on a surface of a piston skirt to form a coated layer including a plurality of dimples distributed thereon, and a curing step of drying and heat-treating the coated layer. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166774 | SHATTER-PROOF GLASS COATING COMPOSITION, TEMPERED SHATTER-PROOF GLASS USING IT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING TEMPERED SHATTER-PROOF GLASS - Disclosed are a coating composition applied on a tempered glass, the tempered glass preventing shattering when impacts are applied, and a manufacturing method thereof. The coating composition comprises a caprolactone-modified acryl resin, an acryl polyol, a polyurethane resin and the like, such that the tempered glass has improved strength and the ceramic part can be removed from a conventional tempered glass. Further provided is a vehicle product such as a vehicle glass component, such that passengers in the vehicle can be protected from the shattering of the broken tempered glass. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166775 | Method for Protecting an Electrical or Electronic Device - An electrical or electronic device comprising a polymeric coating, formed by exposing the device to pulsed plasma comprising a compound of formula (I), | 2017-06-15 |
20170166776 | AQUEOUS PIGMENT DISPERSION - The present invention relates to a stable aqueous pigment dispersion including: an aqueous medium, pigment particles, and from 0.1% to 15%, by weight based on the weight of pigment, of a certain first water-soluble polymer; and 2) a certain second water-soluble polymer; wherein the dispersant comprises a proportion of the first polymer to the second polymer of from 0.1:1 to 10:1 on a solids basis, and the first polymer and the second polymer are miscible in those proportions; and wherein the dispersant is substantially free of structural units of phosphorus acid monomers and their salts. The invention also relates to a method for forming the stable aqueous dispersion and a dry coating formed from the aqueous dispersion. The stable aqueous dispersion is useful, inter alia, for forming certain composite particles. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166777 | ICE ADHESION REDUCING POLYMERS - The present disclosure relates to polymers which are cross-linked reaction products of a reactive siloxane and/or a polyisocyanate and/or a polyol, a polyamine and/or reactive coating capable of reducing the ability of ice to adhere to the surface of an object, in particular aircraft or other vehicles, methods of producing the polymers and their use in coating surfaces. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166778 | CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING (CMP) COMPOSITION COMPRISING A POLY(AMINOACID) - A chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) composition comprising (A) Colloidal or fumed inorganic particles or a mixture thereof, (B) a poly (amino acid) and or a salt thereof, and (M) an aqueous medium. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166779 | CMP SLURRY COMPOSITION FOR METAL WIRING AND POLISHING METHOD USING THE SAME - A CMP slurry composition for polishing a metal wire and a polishing method, the CMP slurry composition including polishing particles; an oxidant; a complexing agent; a corrosion inhibitor; and deionized water, wherein the corrosion inhibitor includes an inorganic nitrite or ammonium nitrate. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166780 | ABRASIVE PARTICLE-DISPERSION LAYER COMPOSITE AND POLISHING SLURRY COMPOSITION INCLUDING THE SAME - An abrasive particle-dispersion layer composite and a polishing slurry composition including the abrasive particle-dispersion layer composite are provided. The abrasive particle-dispersion layer composite includes abrasive particles, a first dispersant that is at least one anionic compound among a copolymer with a functional group of a resonance structure, a carboxyl group-containing polymer and a carboxyl group-containing organic acid, a second dispersant that is at least one cationic compound among an amino acid, an organic acid, polyalkylene glycol and a high-molecular polysaccharide coupled to a glucosamine compound, and a third dispersant that is a cationic polymer including at least two ionized cations in a molecular formula. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166781 | ADHESIVE LABEL WITH WATER-BASED RELEASE COATING - An adhesive label with a water-based release coating and methods for applying the water-based release coating to the adhesive label are provided. The water-based release coating is a non-silicon based formulation having a fluorochemical. The water-based release coating can be applied in a single-pass process or a double-pass process when manufacturing the adhesive label. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166782 | Polyurethane Release Agent - The invention discloses a pressure sensitive adhesive tape coated with a release agent prepared from a diisocyanate, silicone carbinol and diol having alkyl groups wherein the sum of carbon atoms in the alkyl groups bonded to the alpha carbon atoms relative to a hydroxyl group is 5-15. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166783 | COATING SHEET FOR PREVENTING ADHESION OF ADVERTISING MATERIAL - A coating sheet for preventing adhesion of advertising materials includes a soft sheet made with a synthetic resin; a protective layer formed on one of the two surfaces of the soft sheet to protect the sheet from decoloration by the ultra-violet rays in the sunlight; a first coating layer formed on the protective layer and provided with a plurality of small projections; a second coating layer formed as a film on the first coating layer; an adhesive layer formed on the opposite side of the soft sheet for attaching the soft sheet; and a release paper layer positioned underside (exposed surface of) the adhesive layer to protect the adhesive layer from being contaminated by foreign materials and losing adhesive power. The coating sheet can be attached to public or private installation, such as walls, poles, street lights, or traffic lights, to prevent adhesion of unlawful advertising materials on the installation. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166784 | ENHANCED ADHESIVE MATERIALS AND PROCESSES FOR 3D APPLICATIONS - The present invention relates to CNT filled polymer composite system possessing a high thermal conductivity and high temperature stability so that it is a highly thermally conductive for use in 3D and 4D integration for joining device sub-laminate layers. The CNT/polymer composite also has a CTE close to that of Si, enabling a reduced wafer structural warping during high temperature processing cycling. The composition is tailored to be suitable for coating, curing and patterning by means conventionally known in the art. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166785 | HOT MELT ADHESIVE COMPOSITION COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE PARTICULAR ALDEHYDE SCAVENGER - The present invention relates to a hot melt adhesive composition comprising at least one particular aldehyde scavenger, and the use of said aldehyde scavenger(s) to remove or reduce the volatile organic compound(s) (VOC), particularly volatile aldehyde(s) of a hot melt adhesive composition. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166786 | ADHESIVE SHEET AND OPTICAL DISPLAY COMPRISING THE SAME - An adhesive sheet and an optical display including the same are provided. An adhesive sheet includes an adhesive film including: a first region; and a second region coplanar with the first region and having a higher modulus than the first region. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166787 | TRANSPARENT UV-CURABLE ADHESIVE - A transparent ultraviolet curable adhesive is a solventless composition, based on a total weight of the composition, being composed of 35-65 wt % of a polyurethane (meth)acrylate resin, 30-60 wt % of a (meth)acrylate monomer, 0.1-5 wt % of an acrylate group-containing bisphenol fluorene derivative, 0.3-8 wt % of a photopolymerization initiator and 0.002-0.01 wt % of a vinyl silane coupling agent; and, the adhesive if cured has a refractive index of 1.52-1.56 very close to 1.52 for a glass thereof and has a visible light transmittance of 93-99 VLT (%) so suitable to be adhered to displays, transparent conductive film and touch panels. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166788 | HOT-MELT ADHESIVE AGENT - To provide a hot-melt adhesive agent which can be coated at low temperature, and has excellent creep resistance, and a disposable product obtained by employing the hot-melt adhesive agent. A hot-melt adhesive agent comprising a thermoplastic block copolymer (A) which is a copolymer of vinyl-based aromatic hydrocarbons and conjugated diene compounds, wherein the thermoplastic block copolymer (A) comprises the following component (A1) and component (A2): (A1) a radial type styrene block copolymer having a styrene content of 35 to 45% by weight, a diblock content of 50 to 90% by weight, and a viscosity at 25° C. as a 25% by weight toluene solution of not more than 250 mPa·s; and (A2) a linear type styrene block copolymer having a styrene content of 40 to 50% by weight, and a viscosity at 25° C. as a 25% by weight toluene solution of not more than 250 mPa·s. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166789 | STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE COMPOSITIONS - An adhesive composition comprising an epoxy compound and a compound comprising at least one aminimide functional group is disclosed. The compound comprising the at least one aminimide functional group is present in an amount from 2-8% by weight based on total weight of the adhesive composition and reacts with the epoxy compound upon activation by an external energy source. The adhesive composition also may comprise an amidine salt. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166790 | LAMINATING ADHESIVES BASED ON PRIMARY HYDROXYL-CONTAINING CURATIVES - A curative containing two or more primary hydroxyl groups per molecule and one or more moieties derived from a secondary hydroxyl-containing polyol such as polypropylene glycol is prepared in a multistage process wherein the secondary hydroxyl-containing polyol is end-capped with an excess of a reactant such as a polybasic acid and the resulting functionalized intermediate is then reacted with a polyol such as glycerin or diethylene glycol containing primary hydroxyl groups. Such curatives may be used in combination with isocyanate-functionalized polyurethane prepolymers to provide two component adhesives useful for laminating thin films and/or foils. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166791 | COMPOSITION FOR ENHANCING TRACTION ON ICE AND SNOW - A composition of matter enhances friction of a surface covered with snow or ice. The composition includes particles of limestone and particles of volcanic rock, the particles having a size in a range of about 0.125-1.0 inches, and more preferably 0.125-0.25 inches. Limestone is present in the composition in a percentage of about 53-67%, by weight, and volcanic rock is present in a percentage of about 33-47%, by weight. The components are thoroughly mixed to form a homogeneous mixture. When the composition is applied to a snow-covered or ice-covered surface, the coefficient of friction of the surface increases so much that the surface can be considered a “non-slip” surface. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166792 | Dust Control Formulations - This disclosure describes formulations and methods for dust control, for example, coal topping, a term which refers to the application of liquid products to the top of coal loads, such as those in open topped coal hopper railcars as commonly used today to transport coal. Disclosed herein are wax-based emulsion formulations that accomplish dust control during industrial operations in which dust handling is required. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166793 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR DUST CONTROL - The invention is directed towards methods and compositions for treating piles of particulate materials to inhibit and prevent the loss of valuable fuel or mineral dust from being released from storage piles or open containers. The method involves applying separately to the pile two different compositions. When separate the two compositions are low viscosity and easy to spray. When combined the two form a gel coating that is resistant to erosion but is flexible while the pile or payload is still settling, jostling, being bumped, and otherwise moving around. This coating is especially effective for coal piles, iron ore piles, and also for piles within and/or being moved by open topped railroad cars. The coating's flexibility prevents the coating from becoming brittle and shattering. The coating has better performance than its ingredients do alone. As a result the invention can both prevent unwanted dust pollution as well as save its users money by avoiding loss of blown away material. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166794 | FILTER CONTROL HPHT ADDITIVE FOR OIL-BASED DRILLING FLUIDS WITH PETROLEUM COKE - A method for controlling filtration loss during drilling to a downhole hydrocarbon bearing formation by drilling with a drilling fluid containing a filtration control additive that is made up of petroleum coke particles impregnated with a cationic surfactant and coated with a butadiene-styrene polymer. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166795 | LOST-CIRCULATION MATERIALS OF TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF FIBERS - A treatment fluid comprising: a base fluid; a plurality of a first type of fiber, wherein the first type of fiber is degradable; a plurality of a second type of fiber; and a third lost-circulation material, wherein the first type of fibers, the second type of fibers, and the third lost-circulation material inhibit or prevent some or all of the treatment fluid from penetrating into a subterranean formation from a wellbore, wherein the wellbore penetrates the subterranean formation. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166796 | Solubilized Polymer Concentrates, Methods of Preparation Thereof, and Well Drilling and Servicing Fluids Containing the Same - The invention provides concentrates for reducing the fluid loss on an oil base well drilling or servicing fluid, the concentrates comprising an oleagineous liquid and (1) a polymer which is solublized in the oleagineous liquid, or (2) a polymer which is solublized in the oleaginous liquid together with an organophilic polyphenolic material which is solublized and/or dispersed in the oleagineous liquid. The method of preparing the concentrate and the method of reducing the fluid loss of an oil base well drilling or servicing fluid utilizing the concentrates is also disclosed. The preferred oil soluble polymer is a styrene-butadiene rubber crumb. The preferred oleagineous liquid is an aromatic-free hydrogenated oil essentially containing only saturated hydrocarbons. The preferred polyphenolic material is a source of humic acid, such as mined lignite. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166797 | Controlled Swelling of Swellable Polymers Downhole - A method of using a swellable polymer downhole may include introducing a first treatment fluid comprising a first aqueous fluid, a salt with a multivalent cation, and the swellable polymer into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation; placing the swellable polymer in a portion of the subterranean formation; contacting the swellable polymer in the portion of the subterranean formation with a second treatment fluid comprising a second aqueous fluid and at least one selected from the group consisting of a precipitating agent, a chelating agent, and a combination thereof; and swelling the swellable polymer in the portion of the subterranean formation, thereby reducing fluid flow through the portion of the subterranean formation. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166798 | DIVERSION SAND AND METHODS - Diversion sand and methods of using the same are described herein. The sand includes particles that have a coating. The coating comprises one or more water dissolvable layer(s). | 2017-06-15 |
20170166799 | Defoaming Compositions and Processes for Cementing Applications - Cement compositions and processes for reducing air entrainment in a cement composition generally include mixing a hydraulic cement with a defoamer composition including an organic acid ester of a polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block copolymer. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166800 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING AIR ENTRAINMENT IN WELL CEMENT SLURRIES - Well cementing compositions include an aqueous fluid, portland cement and an air entrainment suppressing agent. The air entrainment suppressing agent includes a blend of a silicone and polypropylene glycol, or a silicone that is functionalized with ether groups. Methods for preparing well cementing compositions comprise adding the air entrainment suppressing agent to the aqueous fluid, and combining the mixing fluid to a solid blend comprising portland cement and hydrophobic particles in a continuous process. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166801 | SOLVENT SYSTEMS HAVING A HIGH FLASH POINT AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A method and composition of treating an oil or gas well having a wellbore, well casing, production equipment or recovery equipment. The method involves introducing into the wellbore, well casing, production equipment or recovery equipment a high flash point solvent blend. The blend includes at least one C | 2017-06-15 |
20170166802 | PHENOL-ALKOXYLATE CO-SOLVENT SURFACTANT COMPOSITION - Provided herein are, inter alia, compositions including a surfactant and a phenol-alkoxylate co-solvent useful in enhanced oil recovery. The compositions and methods provided herein are particularly useful for oil recovery under a broad range of reservoir conditions (e.g. high to low temperatures, high to low salinity, highly viscous oils). | 2017-06-15 |
20170166803 | ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY - Process for enhanced oil recovery which process comprises (a) combining expandable polymer with water having a total dissolved solids content of from 1,000 to 20,000 ppm to obtain an aqueous polymer mixture, (b) injecting the aqueous polymer mixture into an oil-containing formation, and (c) recovering oil from the oil containing formation. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166804 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND COMPOSITION FOR PRODUCING OIL - A method, system, and composition for producing oil from a formation utilizing an oil recovery formulation comprising a surfactant, an ammonia liquid, an alkali metal carbonate or bicarbonate, a polymer, and water are provided. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166805 | Metal-Organic Frameworks as Encapsulating Agents - Methods for treating subterranean formations are provided. The method includes contacting the formation with a fluid composition containing a porous metal-organic framework that contains at least one metal ion and an organic ligand. The organic ligand is at least bidentate and bonded to the metal ion. Pores in the framework are at least partially occupied by one or more additives. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166806 | NANOEMULSION OPTICAL MATERIALS - There are disclosed nanoemulsion optical materials, methods of making nanoemulsion optical materials and optical articles comprising nanoemulsion optical materials. A nanoemulsion optical material includes a polymer matrix and a plurality of nano-droplets, comprising an optically interactive material, directly dispersed within the polymer matrix. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166807 | PHOSPHOR CONTAINING PARTICLE, AND LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE AND PHOSPHOR CONTAINING SHEET USING THE SAME - A phosphor containing particle includes a semiconductor nanoparticle phosphor and a matrix including a constitutional unit derived from an ionic liquid, the semiconductor nanoparticle phosphor being dispersed in the matrix. A light emitting device comprises a light source and a wavelength converter in which the phosphor containing particle of the present invention is dispersed in a translucent medium. A phosphor containing sheet in which the phosphor containing particle of the present invention is dispersed in a sheet-like translucent medium. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166808 | Continuous Synthesis Of High Quantum Yield InP/ZnS Nanocrystals - The invention relates to a continuous-flow synthesis process for the preparation of high quality indium phosphide/zinc sulfide core/shell semiconduting nanocrystals in particular quantum dots (QD) conducted in a micro-reaction system comprising at least one mixing chamber connected to one reaction chamber. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166809 | Sensitization of Thermoluminescent Dosimeter CaSO4:Dy by Co-Doping with Mn In Particular Proportion for Measurement of Low Radiation Doses and the Method of Preparation of CaSO4:Dy, Mn - This invention relates to a thermoluminescent phosphor for the measurement of low radiation doses, including calcium sulphate (CaSO | 2017-06-15 |
20170166810 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING BETA-SIALON FLUORESCENT MATERIAL - A method for producing β-sialon fluorescent material having excellent emission intensity is provided. The method for producing β-sialon fluorescent material includes providing a composition comprising silicon nitride that contains aluminium, an oxygen atom, and europium, heat treating the composition, and contacting the heat-treated composition with a basic substance. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166811 | HYBRID FLUORESCENT MATERIAL AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME - A method of producing hybrid fluorescent material includes dispersing Lu | 2017-06-15 |
20170166812 | COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR METALLIZING NONCONDUCTIVE PLASTIC SURFACES - The present invention relates to a composition of an etching solution and a process for metallizing electrically nonconductive plastic surfaces of articles using the etching solution. The etching solution is based on a stabilized acidic permanganate solution. After the treatment with the etching solution, the articles can be metallized. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166813 | BLUE PHASE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DRIVING THE SAME - A blue phase liquid crystal display device and a method for driving the same are disclosed. In the display device, there is a pixel electrode or a common electrode arranged right opposite to each of the viewing angle switching electrodes. In a narrow viewing angle mode, a vertical electric field can be generated between two electrodes that are arranged right opposite to each other, so that liquid crystal molecules in the vertical electric field can be in a vertical alignment state. According to the present disclosure, since almost all oblique light can pass through the liquid crystal molecules in the vertical alignment state, the probability that the viewing angle switching dead area occurs can be reduced to a large extent. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166814 | PHOTO RESPONSIVE MATERIAL AND OPTICAL DEVICE - An optical device is provided, which includes a first transparent substrate, a second transparent substrate, and a liquid-crystal material disposed between the first transparent substrate and the second transparent substrate. The liquid-crystal material includes a photo responsive material with a chemical structure of: | 2017-06-15 |
20170166815 | POLYMERIZABLE COMPOUND, POLYMERIZABLE COMPOSITION, POLYMER, AND OPTICALLY ANISOTROPIC PRODUCT - This polymerizable compound is represented by a formula (I), this polymerizable composition contains said polymerizable compound and a polymerization initiator, this polymer is obtained by polymerizing the polymerizable compound or polymerizable composition, and this optically anisotropic product is comprised from the polymer. In the formula, each of Y | 2017-06-15 |
20170166816 | PHOTOREACTIVE LIQUID CRYSTAL COMPOSITION, DISPLAY ELEMENT, OPTICAL ELEMENT, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DISPLAY ELEMENT, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING OPTICAL ELEMENT - The purpose of the present invention is to provide: elements, in particular, a display element and an optical element, which are obtained by controlling orientation of liquid crystals in a liquid crystal bulk without using a liquid crystal orientation film; and/or a photoreactive liquid crystal composition for manufacturing the elements. The present invention provides: a photoreactive liquid crystal composition comprising (A) a photoreactive polymer liquid crystal which includes a photoreactive side chain in which at least one type of reaction selected from the group consisting of (A-1) photocrosslinking and (A-2) photoisomerization occurs, and (B) a low molecular weight liquid crystal; and an optical element or display element which is formed having a liquid crystal cell including the composition. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166817 | DEVICE FOR THE CONTINUOUS THERMAL PROCESSING OF USED OR OTHERWISE DEGRADED TYRES - The device for the continuous processing of used or otherwise degraded tyres consists of a reactor ( | 2017-06-15 |
20170166818 | FAST PYROLYSIS REACTOR FOR ORGANIC BIOMASS MATERIALS WITH AGAINST FLOW INJECTION OF HOT GASES - The main purpose of the invention is a fast pyrolysis reactor ( | 2017-06-15 |
20170166819 | SUPERCRITICAL WATER UPGRADING PROCESS TO PRODUCE HIGH GRADE COKE - Embodiments of a process for producing high grade coke from crude oil residue include at least partially separating, in a solvent extraction unit, the crude oil residue into a deasphalted oil (DAO)-containing stream and an asphaltene containing-stream, producing a pressurized, heated DAO-containing stream, where the pressurized, heated DAO-containing stream, mixing a supercritical water stream with the pressurized, heated DAO-containing stream to create a combined feed stream, introducing the combined feed stream to an upgrading reactor system operating at supercritical temperature and pressure to yield one or more upgrading reactor output streams comprising upgraded product and a slurry mixture, where the slurry mixture comprises sulfur and one or more additional metals. The process also may include calcining the slurry mixture at a temperature of from 700° C. to 1900° C. to produce a product stream comprising the high grade coke. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166820 | REACTOR COMPRISING OUTLET COLLECTOR WITH INSPECTION PORT - A reactor comprising an outlet collector with an inspection port for easy maintenance and service. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166821 | SUPERCRITICAL WATER UPGRADING PROCESS TO PRODUCE PARAFFINIC STREAM FROM HEAVY OIL - Embodiments of a process for producing paraffins from a petroleum-based composition comprising long chain aromatics comprise mixing a supercritical water stream with a pressurized, heated petroleum-based composition to create a combined feed stream, introducing the combined feed stream to a first reactor through an inlet port of the first reactor, where the first reactor operates at supercritical pressure and temperature, cracking at least a portion of the long chain aromatics in the first reactor to form a first reactor product, and then introducing the first reactor product to a second reactor through an upper inlet port of the second reactor operating at supercritical pressure and temperature, where the second reactor is a downflow reactor comprising an upper inlet port, a lower outlet port, and a middle outlet port are provided. The middle outlet product passing out of the middle outlet port comprises paraffins and short chain aromatics. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166822 | SUPERCRITICAL REACTOR SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES FOR PETROLEUM UPGRADING - Supercritical upgrading reactors and reactor systems for upgrading a petroleum-based compositions comprising one or more catalyst layers and, in some embodiments, one or more purging fluid inlets, where one or more catalyst layers at least partially sift and convert heavy hydrocarbon fractions to light hydrocarbon fractions to produce an upgraded supercritical reactor product. In some embodiments, upgrading reactor systems comprise one or more supercritical upgrading reactors and one or more supercritical standby reactors alternating functions such that a supercritical upgrading reactor is converted to a supercritical standby reactor and the supercritical standby reactor is converted to a supercritical upgrading reactor, where the supercritical upgrading reactor upgrades a combined feed stream while a supercritical standby reactor delivers a cleaning fluid into the supercritical standby reactor. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166823 | GAS OIL HYDROPROCESS - A process for the hydroprocessing of a gas oil (GO) hydrocarbon feed to provide high yield of a diesel fraction. The process comprises a liquid-full hydrotreating reaction zone followed by a liquid-full hydrocracking reaction zone. A refining zone may be integrated with the hydrocracking reaction zone. Ammonia and other gases formed during the hydrotreatment are removed in a separation step prior to hydrocracking. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166824 | SUPERCRITICAL WATER PROCESSES FOR UPGRADING A PETROLEUM-BASED COMPOSITION WHILE DECREASING PLUGGING - Embodiments of processes for upgrading a petroleum-based composition while decreasing plugging comprise mixing a supercritical water stream with a pressurized, heated petroleum-based composition in a mixing device to create a combined feed stream, and introducing to a supercritical upgrading reactor system are provided. The processes also comprise cooling the upgraded product in a cooling device, and decreasing the pressure of the cooled upgraded product in a pressure reducer. To reduce plugging, the processes also comprises injecting plug remover solution into one or more of the following injection locations: an injection port on a process line connecting the mixing device with the upgrading reactor system; an injection port on a process line connecting the upgrading reactor system with the cooling device; or an injection port on a process line connecting the cooling device with the pressure reducer. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166825 | VERSATILE SYSTEMS FOR CONTINUOUS IN-LINE BLENDING OF BUTANE AND PETROLEUM - A system and method are provided for in-line processes of blending butane into gasoline streams, and for blending butane into a gasoline stream at any point along a petroleum pipeline. The invention additionally provides a method for measuring the vapor pressure and vapor to liquid ratio of the gasoline, both upstream and downstream of the blending operation, as well as the sulfur content of the butane entering the blending operation. The blending operation can be controlled to ensure that the blended gasoline meets EPA requirements for vapor pressure and sulfur content of gasoline. The invention further provides a method for accessing and monitoring the operation off-site. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166826 | Dialkyaminoalkanol Friction Modifiers For Fuels And Lubricants - A fuel composition, a lubricant composition, and methods for reducing friction or wear of moving parts. The fuel composition includes gasoline and from about 10 to about 500 ppm by weight of a dialkylaminoalkanol of the formula R | 2017-06-15 |
20170166827 | RAPID ESTIMATION OF FEED POTENTIAL FOR BASE OIL FORMATION - Methods are provided for rapidly characterizing a feedstock being considered for lubricant base oil production in order to determine the viscosity index potential of the feedstock. It has unexpectedly been discovered that the DDVI value for a feedstock at a specified pour point can be predicted based on a) the feed distillate residual wax content at a temperature as determined by Differential Scanning Calorimetry, such as the feed distillate residual wax content at a temperature corresponding to the specified pour point temperature; b) the feed distillate refractive index; c) the feed distillate kinematic viscosity at a temperature, such as kinematic viscosity at 100° C.; and d) the distillate volume-averaged boiling point. Based on this unexpected correlation, the VI potential of a feedstock can be determined based on measurement of properties that can be performed on a time scale corresponding to one or a few days using a few milliliters of feedstock. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166828 | COMPOSITION FOR LOW TEMPERATURE - Lubricant composition comprising a dicarboxylic acid ester component which is formed from a dicarboxylic acid selected from the list consisting of adipic acid, phthalic acid, pimilic acid, suberic acid, azelaic acid and sebacic acid, and mixtures thereof and a branched aliphatic alcohol R—OH which is defined according to the following formula (I) | 2017-06-15 |
20170166829 | GREASE COMPOSITION AND ROLLING BEARING - A grease composition containing base oil, a thickener, and an additive, wherein said additive contains at least one kind selected from among a phosphite ester shown by a chemical formula (1) or a phosphite ester shown by a chemical formula (2); a content of said phosphite ester is 0.5 to 4 parts by weight for 100 parts by weight which is a total of an amount of said base oil and that of said thickener; and said additive contains neither phosphite esters other than said phosphite ester shown by said formula (1) or by said formula (2) nor phosphate esters having organic groups whose carbon number is not less than three: | 2017-06-15 |
20170166830 | Viscosity Index Improver Concentrates - A viscosity index improver containing, in diluent oil, one or more optionally functionalized linear block copolymers having at least one block derived from alkenyl arene covalently linked to at least one block derived from diene in an amount that is greater than the critical overlap concentration (c | 2017-06-15 |
20170166831 | REFRIGERATOR OIL COMPOSITION, AND REFRIGERATION DEVICE - Provided is a refrigerator oil composition for a refrigerant containing an unsaturated fluorinated compound having a carbon-carbon unsaturated bond, which is represented by a general formula (I): C | 2017-06-15 |
20170166832 | LUBRICATING OIL COMPOSITION FOR REFRIGERATING MACHINES - A lubricating oil composition for refrigerating machines contains a base oil and an additive in a form of a naphthalimide compound. A refrigerant used in a refrigerating machine in which the composition is used is unsaturated hydrofluorocarbon (unsaturated HFC) having a GWP of 1000 or less. When the present lubricating oil composition for refrigerating machines is used in refrigerating equipment such as an open-type automobile air-conditioner, an electric automobile air-conditioner, a gas heat pump, other air-conditioning equipment, a refrigerating machine, a vending machine, a showcase, a water-heating system and a refrigerating/heating system, it is possible to detect the leakage of a refrigerant with a long-lasting stability. Therefore, when an unsaturated fron refrigerant with a poor stability is used in the above-listed equipment, the present lubricating oil composition for refrigerating machines is significantly advantageous. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166833 | DRY LUBRICANT FOR CONVEYING CONTAINERS - The passage of a container along a conveyor is lubricated by applying to the container or conveyor a mixture of a water-miscible silicone material and a water-miscible lubricant. The mixture can be applied in relatively low amounts, to provide thin, substantially non-dripping lubricating films. In contrast to dilute aqueous lubricants, the lubricants of the invention provide drier lubrication of the conveyors and containers, a cleaner conveyor line and reduced lubricant usage, thereby reducing waste, cleanup and disposal problems. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166834 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO IMPROVE CO-PRODUCT RECOVERY FROM GRAINS AND/OR GRAIN COMPONENTS USED FOR BIOCHEMICAL AND/OR BIOFUEL PRODUCTION USING EMULSION DISRUPTING AGENTS - Systems and methods are provided for improving co-product recovery, such as oil recovery, from grains and/or gain components used for biochemical and/or biofuel production, such as alcohol (e.g., ethanol) production, using surfactants, flocculants, and/or other emulsion-disrupting agents. At one or more points prior to or during emulsion formation, as well as after emulsion formation, surfactants and/or flocculants are added to the biochemical and/or biofuel production process to prevent emulsions or break those already formed to improve co-product recovery, such as oil recovery. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166835 | Systems and Methods To Improve Co-Product Recovery From Grains And/Or Grain Components Used For Biochemical And/Or Biofuel Production Using Emulsion-Disrupting Agents - Systems and methods are provided for improving co-product recovery, such as oil recovery, from grains and/or gain components used for biochemical and/or biofuel production, such as alcohol (e.g., ethanol) production, using surfactants, flocculants, and/or other emulsion-disrupting agents. At one or more points prior to or during emulsion formation, as well as after emulsion formation, surfactants and/or flocculants are added to the biochemical and/or biofuel production process to prevent emulsions or break those already formed to improve co-product recovery, such as oil recovery. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166836 | FRAGRANCE AND FLAVOR COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ISOMERIC ALKADIENALS OR ISOMERIC ALKADIENENITRILES - A composition containing at least one isomeric alkadienal or at least one isomeric alkadienenitrile in an amount effective to impart a fragrance or flavor to the composition. A fragrance or flavor composition containing at least one isomeric alkadienal or at least one isomeric alkadienenitrile in an amount effective to impart a fragrance or flavor to the composition. A consumer product containing the fragrance or flavor composition having at least one isomeric alkadienal or at least one isomeric alkadienenitrile in an amount effective to impart a fragrance or flavor to the composition. A method of imparting a fragrance or flavor to a consumer product by adding to the consumer product a fragrance or flavor composition containing at least one isomeric alkadienal or at least one isomeric alkadienenitrile in an amount effective to impart a fragrance or flavor to the consumer product. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166837 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING VITAMIN E-ENRICHED, ESPECIALLY TOCOTRIENOL-ENRICHED, COMPOSITIONS FROM NATURAL OILS - The present disclosure relates generally to a process for manufacturing products enriched in the content of at least one vitamin E component, preferably tocotrienol, using solvent extraction and membrane filtration. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166838 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RICE BRAN OIL REFINEMENT - This application provides an oil refining system and method, including a water circulation system with a chilled water circulation unit including chilled water equipment and a chilled water pipeline, a hot water circulation unit including hot water equipment and a hot water pipeline, and an ambient temperature water circulation unit including an ambient temperature water pipeline. The oil refining system further includes a deacidification system, deodorization system, and a decoloration system to implement a systematization and automation of oil refining. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166839 | LIQUID LAUNDRY DETERGENT COMPOSITION - A liquid laundry detergent composition comprising a first polymer in particulate form and a second polymer, optionally in particulate form. Related water-soluble unit dose articles. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166840 | LIQUID LAUNDRY DETERGENT COMPOSITION - Liquid laundry detergent compositions including hydroxyethylcellulose and carboxymethylcellulose. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166841 | LIQUID LAUNDRY DETERGENT COMPOSITION - Liquid laundry detergent compositions including a polymer including a polyester terephthalate backbone grafted with one or more anionic groups. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166842 | SURFACTANTS THAT IMPROVE THE CLEANING OF LIPID-BASED STAINS TREATED WITH LIPASES - Described are compositions and methods relating to the removal of oily stains from fabrics and other surfaces using a lipase in combination with a selected surfactant to mediate the release of fatty acids generated by the lipase. The compositions and methods have application in, e.g., laundry cleaning and dishwashing. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166843 | PROCESS OF MAKING A LIQUID LAUNDRY DETERGENT COMPOSITION - A process of making a liquid laundry detergent composition suitable for use in a water-soluble unit dose article. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166844 | METHOD OF TREATING A FABRIC - A method of treating a fabric, where the method includes a washing step and a rinsing step. A multi-component fabric treatment system, wherein the system includes a first component comprising a detergent composition, and where the system further includes a second component comprising a softener composition. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166845 | ENCAPSULATED BENEFIT AGENT PARTICLES - A composite including at least one benefit agent, and a blend including: at least one water soluble polymer; and at least one salt, or at least one surfactant, or a mixture thereof; optionally at least one wax or wax-like substance; and optionally at least one amphiphilic polymer. Further aspects of the invention relate to a process for preparing the composites, consumer products including the composites and uses thereof. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166846 | WATER SOLUBLE UNIT DOSE ARTICLE - A multi-compartment water-soluble unit dose article that includes a water-soluble film, where a first compartment includes a powder composition and a second compartment includes a liquid composition, and where the powder composition includes perfume microcapsules. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166847 | Pre-Moistened Fibrous Structures Exhibiting Increased Capacity - Pre-moistened fibrous structures containing filaments and solid additives, wherein the fibrous structures exhibit capacity values that are superior to known pre-moistened fibrous structures as measured according to the Capacity Test Method described herein and methods for making same are provided. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166848 | NUCLEIC ACID TEST SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method of analysing nucleic acid using apparatus comprising a reaction chamber and plurality of sensors located in the base of the chamber, with each sensor preferably located within a respective well. The method comprises flowing a fluid containing the nucleic acid or fragments thereof into the reaction chamber. While the chamber is fully or at least partially sealed, amplification of the nucleic acid or said fragments is performed within the chamber using an amplification primer or primers whilst detecting the generation of amplicons using said sensors. Sequencing or hybridisation is then performed on the amplicons, and sequencing or hybridisation is detected using said sensors. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166849 | AIR ACCORDION BIOREACTOR - Disclosed herein are bioreactors that include a container for holding fluid aligned on a vertical axis, wherein at least a portion of the container is oriented at an angle relative to the vertical axis, wherein the angle is from about 0° to 90°. In some embodiments, the container is placed on a support structure with portions of the container oriented at alternating angles. The system is essentially closed except for at least one opening (for example an opening at the bottom edge) that allows for the introduction of gases and/or nutrients. The gas and/or nutrients are introduced in such a way as to provide mixing and aeration of a cell culture in the bioreactor. Also disclosed are methods of culturing cells (such as microalgae, macroalgae, bacteria, fungi, insect cells, plant cells, animal cells, or plant or animal tissue or organs) using a bioreactor described herein. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166850 | ENZYMATIC TRANSESTERIFICATION/ESTERIFICATION PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES EMPLOYING LIPASES IMMOBILZED ON HYDROPHOBIC RESINS - Disclosed are processing systems and processes for carrying out enzymatic batchwise or continuous process for the production of fatty acid alkyl esters for use in the biofuels, food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and detergents industries. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166851 | Petri Dish - The present invention relates to a Petri dish comprising a dish body which comprises a bottom wall and a side wall which extends along an outer circumference of the bottom wall, the bottom wall and the side wall of the dish body form an upper opening space adapted to accommodate cultures; a dish lid adapted to cover the upper opening space from above the dish body, the dish lid comprises a top wall and a side wall which extends along an outer circumference of the top wall, wherein the dish body and the dish lid are two independent members that are detachable, and the side wall of the dish body is formed on the outer side thereof with a ring for gripping that extends circumferentially, and the ring for gripping having an outer diameter larger than that of the dish lid. The Petri dish according to the present invention has a simple structure. Through the ring for gripping on the dish body, the user can easily hold the dish body without accidentally dislodging the dish lid or sliding it off the dish body. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166852 | SINGLE-USE BIOREACTOR SENSOR INTERFACE - A bioreactor sensing system is presented. The bioreactor sensing system comprises a bioreaction vessel. The bioreaction vessel comprises an aperture configured to provide an interface for monitoring contents within the bioreaction vessel. The bioreaction vessel also comprises a port coupled to the bioreaction vessel proximate the aperture. The bioreactor sensing system also comprises a sensing device disposed at least partially within the port such that a sensing element is exposed to the contents. The bioreactor sensing system also comprises an external seal configured to be applied over a portion of the sensing device and a portion of the port. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166853 | DIVIDABLE SURFACES FOR CELL CULTURING - The current invention discloses new dividable surfaces ( | 2017-06-15 |
20170166854 | PIPETTE TIP FOR ELECTROPORATION DEVICE - Provided herein is a pipette tip for electroporation including an outer surface, a void located within the outer surface, and a conductor located at least partially on or within the outer surface, in electrical communication with at least a portion of the outer surface and the void. Further provided herein is a pipette tip for electroporation including a body, a connector, and an elongated part. The connector is located at the distal end of the body and further includes at least one connecting post, a connecting part in mechanical communication with the connector, and a conductor located at least partially on or within the connector, wherein the conductor surrounds at least a portion of the connecting post. The elongated part also has a void and is located at the distal end of the connector. The void of the body, connector, and elongated part are in fluid communication. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166855 | INFRARED SIGNAL MONITORING FOR CELL CULTURES - The present invention is directed to an apparatus for monitoring a cell culture comprising a) one or more infrared sensors positioned adjacent to a cell culture, the one or more infrared sensors capable of recording an infrared heat signal from the cell culture; b) a power source in electrical communication with the one or more infrared sensors; c) a data storage and computation device configured to receive and analyze the infrared heat signal from the one or more infrared sensors; and d) a transmitter device in electrical communication with the storage and computation device; wherein the apparatus monitors the pattern of heat production in the cell culture. The present invention is also directed to methods for monitoring and analyzing the metabolic activity of cells using the above apparatus. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166856 | INFRARED SIGNAL MONITORING FOR CELL CULTURES - The present invention is directed to an apparatus for monitoring a cell culture comprising a) one or more infrared sensors positioned adjacent to a cell culture, the one or more infrared sensors capable of recording an infrared heat signal from the cell culture; b) a power source in electrical communication with the one or more infrared sensors; c) a data storage and computation device configured to receive and analyze the infrared heat signal from the one or more infrared sensors; and d) a transmitter device in electrical communication with the storage and computation device; wherein the apparatus monitors the pattern of heat production in the cell culture. The present invention is also directed to methods for monitoring and analyzing the metabolic activity of cells using the above apparatus. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166857 | Mammalian Cell In Vitro Topological Neuron Network - A method of creating a three-dimensional surface topography network for the containment and growth of mammalian neuron cells for high throughput screening of potential biologically active drug compounds is provided. In the present disclosure a n×n array of wells is created on a carrier substrate that contains both wells and interconnected channels between wells to facilitate, in one embodiment, axon growth between neuron cells and subsequently the creation of a living interactive neuron network in vitro that emulates in vivo neuron behavior. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166858 | INCUBATED STATE EVALUATING DEVICE, INCUBATED STATE EVALUATING METHOD, INCUBATOR, AND PROGRAM - An incubated state evaluating device includes an image reading unit, a feature value calculating unit, a frequency distribution calculating unit, and an evaluation information generating unit. The image reading unit reads a plurality of images in which a plurality of cells incubated in an incubation container are image-captured in time series. The feature value calculating unit obtains each of feature values representing morphological features of cells from. the images for each of the cells included in the images. The frequency distribution calculating unit obtains each of frequency distributions of the feature values corresponding to the respective images. The evaluation information generating unit generates evaluation information evaluating an incubated state of cells in the incubation container based on a variation of the frequency distributions between images. | 2017-06-15 |
20170166859 | CELL CULTURE CARRIER MODULE, BIOREACTOR AND CELL RECOVERY METHOD - A cell culture carrier module, a bioreactor and a cell recovery method are provided. The cell culture carrier module includes at least one cell culture carrier capable of transforming between a two dimensional structure and a three dimensional structure. The cell culture carrier exhibits the two dimensional structure in a loosened state and exhibits the three dimensional structure in a compressed state. | 2017-06-15 |