25th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 61 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100160095 | BALL BAT WITH GOVERNED PERFORMANCE - A ball bat includes a barrel in which one or more stiffening elements or damping elements, or both, are located. The stiffening or damping elements may be positioned at a variety of locations, and may have a variety of configurations, for selectively reducing the barrel's performance without appreciably increasing the bat's moment of inertia. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160096 | PANEL OF A BALL FOR A BALL GAME, A BALL, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - The present invention provides a panel of the ball for ball game, said panel has the folding portion and the opposite folding portion on its periphery, which are opposite to each other and made of the same continuous material. The folding portion and the opposite folding portion of said leather panels have the good engaging property and difficult to separate with each other during usage because they are made of the same material. The panel has simple manufacturing process and low production cost, making the ball for ball game comprising above panels have good using properties, simple manufacturing process and low production cost. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160097 | DIVISIBLE SPROCKET WHEEL - A sprocket wheel built up from at least two synthetic wheel parts ( | 2010-06-24 |
20100160098 | CHAIN DRIVING SYSTEM - In a timing chain driving system, the tooth pitch of a driven sprocket from which a tension span of the chain travels toward a driving sprocket varies cyclically around the circumference of the driven sprocket and cyclically increases and decreases the effective length of the tension span in synchronism with cyclic variations in the rotational speed of the driving sprocket, thereby moderating fluctuations in chain tension. Marks on the side of the driven sprocket identify the locations at which the tooth pitch is largest and where the tooth pitch is smallest. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160099 | Bicycle Derailleur System - A bicycle derailleur assembly that is mounted concentrically with an axle of a rear wheel assembly. The derailleur is constructed to be mounted to the bicycle such that the derailleur is pivotable about a common axis with the rear wheel and such that the rear wheel can be removed from the bicycle without interfering with the connection of the derailleur to the bicycle. The derailleur system provides a derailleur that is robust and reduces interference of the derailleur with the performance of bicycle maintenance. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160100 | SYNCHRONOUS DRIVE APPARATUS - A synchronous drive apparatus that includes a continuous loop elongate drive structure and first and second driven rotors that are configured to cooperate with the continuous loop elongate drive structure to generate first and second opposing fluctuating corrective torques, respectively, that are configured to at least partly counteract first and second periodic fluctuating load torques, respectively. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160101 | TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A transmission assembly of a motor vehicle is provided with a gearbox having a motion output shaft, whose end | 2010-06-24 |
20100160102 | CHROMIUM(VI)-FREE COMPOSITION FOR PROTECTION OF A GALVANIZED METAL SURFACE AGAINST CORROSION, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING IT AND PULLEY - An arrangement for protecting a substrate against corrosion, including a substrate, in particular a metallic substrate, and an electrically conductive corrosion protection layer applied to the substrate to protect the substrate against corrosion, which layer has a zinc-containing layer which has been applied to the substrate and has a passivation layer which has been applied to the zinc-containing layer for passivating the zinc-containing layer and contains many particles of hard material which have such a nature that the particles of hard material increase the coefficient of friction on a free surface of the passivation layer compared to a conversion layer without particles of hard material but leave the electrical conductivity of the passivation layer essentially unchanged. The invention further relates to a process for producing such an arrangement and a pulley. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160103 | CLUTCHING METHOD AND MECHANISM FOR ELECTRICALLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSIONS - An electrically variable transmission includes an input member, an output member, two planetary gear sets, two electric motors, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices include a rotating clutch and a brake. The rotating clutch and the brake share a common fixed connection. The rotating clutch is released by a stationary actuator that engages a rotatable release plate. The actuator is engaged to release the rotating clutch when the brake is engaged. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160104 | EPICYCLIC GEARBOX FOR A WIND POWER INSTALLATION - A first planet stage of an epicyclic gearbox revolves in a gearbox housing and includes a planet support having two interconnected side pieces. Planet gears are borne in the planet support via planet gear bearings and engage a central sun gear shaft and a hollow gear secured to the gearbox housing. A first channel has one end connected to an oil supply in communication with an oil feed pump and passes through a gearbox housing wall, and another end connected via second channels, passing through one side piece of the planet support, to third and fourth channels, passing through the shafts of the planet gears and open to the planet gear bearings. The first channel passes through an insertion apparatus secured in the gearbox housing and. The first planet stage is complemented by a second planet stage with a second planet support, second planet gears and a second sun gear shaft, with the insertion apparatus including a radial stator with an axial bush arranged radially between the first and second planet supports. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160105 | OIL BAFFLE FOR GAS TURBINE FAN DRIVE GEAR SYSTEM - A gas turbine engine includes an epicyclic gear train that drives a turbo fan. The epicyclic gear train employs a one-piece carrier in which the spaced side walls are interconnected with circumferentially spaced apart mounts to form a unitary structure. Baffles are secured to the carrier near the mounts and provide lubrication passages that spray oil onto the sun gear and/or intermediate gears arranged between the baffles. The baffles can be constructed from a different material than the carrier since the baffles are not structural components in the gear train. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160106 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - This invention relates to a transmission system for transmitting a driving force from a driving unit D to a driven unit F, a transmission adjustment system for adjusting the transmission system to obtain a continuous shift ratio, a guide cone system for maintaining a concentric circle of a rotation radius when a transmission element such as a chain is rotated, a guide cone/transmission adjustment system and a continuously variable transmission system which are made by combination of the above systems. The transmission system includes the transmission element with a tooth portion for transmitting the driving force from the driving unit D to the driven unit F. A transmission adjustment method in the transmission adjustment system is varied depending upon rotation or stop of a carrier. The guide cone system includes a guide cone having a portion of which comes in contact with the transmission element is formed in a shape of a cone having a constant slope. A coupling method of the above systems and an input/output method are selected in the continuously variable transmission system. With the above construction, this invention can be applied without being restricted to the output capacity of the engine, have a simple construction, and transmit a rotation force to an output shaft from an input shaft with high efficiency to reduce energy. Particularly, this invention is widely applied to an industrial machinery as well as a transportation machinery. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160107 | Compact planetary transmission - The transmission includes a housing, input and output shafts, and four planetary gear trains each having at least three members including a ring gear, at least one carrier, and a sun gear. The input and output shafts are is continuously interconnected with gear(s) and/or carrier(s). Links continuously interconnect the carrier(s) and/or gears between gear trains. The six torque-transmitting mechanisms are engagable in combinations of two to establish at least seven forward speed ratios and at least one reverse speed ratio between the input shaft and the output shaft. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160108 | Universal gear train - A gear train includes a first planetary gear set including a first sun gear, a first ring gear, and a first carrier and a second planetary gear set including a second sun gear, a second ring gear, and second carrier. The gear train also includes a first clutch configured to selectively connect the first carrier with the second carrier and a second clutch configured to selectively connect the first sun gear with the second sun gear. The gear train also includes a first brake configured to selectively fix the first sun gear, a second brake configured to selectively fix the second sun gear, and a third brake configured to selectively fix the first carrier. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160109 | FIXED GEAR INTERNAL GEAR HUB - A fixed internal gear hub comprising a fixed axle, an input member and an output member each rotatably mounted about the axle, an epicyclic gear system comprising at least one sun gear, rotatably mounted about the axle, planet pinions disposed in a planet cage and a gear ring. The gear ring is connected non-rotatably to the input member. The planet cage is connected non-rotatably to the output member. A clutch enables the input member to be selectively non-rotatably connected to the planet cage and a selector key enables the sun gear to be selectively locked rotationally to the axle. The hub provides two fixed gear ratios and further fixed gear ratios may be provided by adding an additional sun gear or gears. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160110 | Transmission Assembly for Electric Vehicle - A transmission assembly for an electric vehicle includes a transmission having an input shaft, an output shaft, and a gear train coupled between the input shaft and the output shaft. A motor includes an output coupled to the input shaft of the transmission. A motor controller is electrically connected to the motor and controls a rotating speed of the motor. A gear controller is electrically connected to the motor controller. The gear controller outputs a speed request signal to the motor controller, and the motor controller controls the rotating speed of the motor based on the speed request signal, allowing smooth engagement between the gear train and the output shaft. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160111 | CONTROL APPARATUS FOR BELT-TYPE CONTINUOUSLY-VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A belt continuously-variable transmission control apparatus includes: a belt continuously-variable transmission including; a primary pulley arranged to receive a torque from a driving source; a secondary pulley arranged to output the torque to driving wheels; a belt wound around the primary pulley and the secondary pulley; a hydraulic pressure control section configured to control a hydraulic pressure of one of the primary pulley and the secondary pulley which is a capacity side, and thereby to bring the belt, the primary pulley and the secondary pulley to a slip state; and a torque control section configured to control the torque of the driving source, and thereby to bring the slip state to a predetermined slip state. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160112 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN ELECTRO-ACTUATED CLUTCH FOR DETERMINING THE CLOSING POSITION - A method of controlling an electro-actuated clutch in an internal combustion engine, which clutch is provided with a clutch mechanism, an electric motor for actuating the clutch mechanism, and a mechanical transmission which is interposed between the electric motor and the clutch mechanism; the method includes the steps of establishing, during a manufacturing phase of the system, a detachable connection in the mechanical transmission, wherein a first element simply rests on a second element to divide the electro-actuated clutch into a first part, arranged upstream of the detachable connection, and a second part arranged downstream of the detachable connection; reading a first position signal generated by a first position sensor mechanically connected to a point of the first portion of the electro-actuated clutch; reading a second position signal generated by a second position sensor mechanically connected to a point of the second portion of the electro-actuated clutch; comparing the first position signal with the second position signal; recognizing the position in which the first position signal starts differing from the second position signal; and estimating the closing position of the clutch mechanism coinciding with the position in which the first position signal starts differing from the second position signal. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160113 | METHOD FOR SHIFTING A GEAR IN A MULTI-STAGE GEARBOX OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AS A FUNCTION OF THE DRIVE INPUT SHAFT ROTATIONAL SPEED - Method for shifting, in particular engaging and/or disengaging, gears in an automatic multi-stage gearbox of a motor vehicle, wherein the gearbox comprises a drive input shaft ( | 2010-06-24 |
20100160114 | PROCESS OF ENDING A CLUTCH PROTECTION FUNCTION - The invention relates to a process of ending a clutch protection function against overload of an automated clutch. The clutch protection function is ended when, by actuating the gas- and brake pedals, an absolute value of a brake pedal signal falls below a default threshold value and the time derivative of the brake pedal signal is negative. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160115 | USER DETECTION FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT - Embodiments of the present disclosure include a user detection system for exercise equipment, such as a treadmill. In an embodiment, a sensor monitors displacement between a deck supporting a moveable treadmill belt and aspects of a treadmill frame. As users interact with the treadmill, a processor uses a sensor signal indicative of the displacement to determine whether a user has mounted the treadmill belt. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160116 | Ropeless Jump Rope Having Replacealbe Tip - In a preferred embodiment, the present invention is a ropeless jump rope having a pair of handles wherein each handle comprises a housing having a removable rotatable tip at one end to which a flexible elongated member such as a rope, or string is secure to the tip such that an end portion of the flexible elongated member is attached to the tip in a manner substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the tip. Each handle further comprises a flexible support member positioned on the tip and the end portion of the flexible elongated member thereby preventing damage to the flexible elongated member during use of the invention. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160117 | Apparatus and Method for Customizing Interactive Fitness Activities - A computer readable storage medium includes executable instructions to generate a personalized goal and fitness plan. The executable instructions include instructions to receive from a user a fitness goal and user personality trait information. A personalized goal and fitness plan is generated for the user based on the fitness goal and the personality trait information. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160118 | BREATHING EXERCISER AND BREATHING EXERCISE PROGRAM PRODUCT CAPABLE OF EASILY DISTINGUISHING BREATHING STATE - A breathing exerciser includes: a display unit for displaying information for guiding an exercise pattern of breathing to a user; and a state switch which is capable of detecting an operation by the user and which is for accepting an operation according to a breathing state. By this, the breathing exerciser distinguishes during an exercise period during which the exercise pattern is guided, whether it is an exhalation state or an inhalation state, based on a signal from the state switch. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160119 | FOREARM, WRIST AND HAND STRENGTHENER - An apparatus comprises: a first cylindrical handle rotatable about a first cylindrical axis; a second cylindrical handle rotatable about a second cylindrical axis disposed such that the first handle and the second handle form an angle of less than 180 degrees; and a resistance adjuster operable to adjust a rotational resistance of the first handle about the first cylindrical axis and the second handle about the second cylindrical axis. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160120 | PROGRAMMABLE UNIVERSAL EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device provides first and second foot-support surfaces which are each displaced by an actuator system along an arbitrary path defined in at least two dimensions over a range of at least 25 centimeters by 15 centimeters. A control system is configured to control the actuator system so as to generate an exercise path for each of the first and second foot-support surfaces. The exercise movement may be active or passive, and may be varied dynamically during an uninterrupted exercise session. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160121 | Device for Generating Power Across a Joint - A device for generating power during a locomotion cycle from mechanical energy of a living body. The device including an energy absorbing and converting device disposed across a joint of the living body, the energy absorbing and converting device configured to be selectively in an engaged state and in a disengaged state during selected portions of the locomotion cycle while the device remains disposed across the joint of the living body, wherein the device is engaged to absorb mechanical energy of the living body only during a portion of the locomotion cycle during which muscles of the joint would otherwise be doing work across the joint to absorb mechanical energy of the living body, the device is disengaged during a portion of the locomotion cycle during which the muscles are doing work across the joint to increase mechanical energy of the living body and at least partially converting the absorbed mechanical energy to converted energy and the converted energy is provided to one of an energy storage device or power consuming device. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160122 | Device for Generating Power From a Locomotion Energy Associated With Leg Muscles Acting Across a Joint - A device for generating power from a locomotion energy associated with leg muscles acting across an ankle joint. The device including: a cuff worn on the leg; a shoe; an energy absorbing element operatively connected to the cuff and shoe for absorbing energy during one or more periods of a periodic motion of the joint in which energy is absorbed by the muscles. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160123 | Weighted exercise ring and system - A circularly shaped weight includes an opening in the center having a handle extending there through. The handle bi-sects the opening and creates equal openings for receiving a hand or foot of the user. The weight is particularly useful for individuals who may be incapacitated by arthritis or other physical ailments that may prevent them from properly grasping a weight. The novel shape is useful in stacking the weights when they are not in use. A plurality of circularly shaped weight may be fastened together via a coupler. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160124 | WEIGHTLIFTING APPARATUS FOR PRONATION AND SUPINATION EXERCISES - A weightlifting apparatus is operative to continuously provide and adjust a force resistant to a torque produced by an exerciser that performs supination of biceps simultaneously with other exercise motions or pronation of triceps simultaneously with other exercise motions. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160125 | EXERCISE METHODS AND DEVICE - The present subject matter describes alternative treatments for infertility employing physical therapy methods for improving the fertility in women. The subject matter methods and apparatus teach a series of exercises to improve blood flow to critical organs within the human body, regulate menstruation, stimulate ovulation, and to make the uterus more conducive to conception, and prepare the body for child bearing by alleviating gynecological ailments. The treatments and methods may improve the health and well being of the individual and improve fertility in women. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160126 | TRAINING DEVICE - The invention relates to a training device ( | 2010-06-24 |
20100160127 | APPARATUS FOR AUTONOMOUSLY PERFORMING PHYSIOTHERAPIC EXERCISES - An apparatus for performing lumbar stretching treatments comprises a supporting structure where at least one electric motor vertically moves leg supporting members. A person that needs performing lumbar stretching treatments takes the right position at the apparatus and autonomously controls it powering the vertical movement of the leg supporting means which put into traction the lower section of the person's back. The apparatus may also be installed on specific beds having a lay surface horizontally translatable in order to improve the comfortable use of the apparatus. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160128 | ROLLER FOR A PRINTING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE ROLLER - There is provided a roller for a printing machine that includes a cylindrically shaped wall with at least partially one layer of a fiber braid and plastics material infiltrated in the fiber braid. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160129 | REINFORCED FOAM CUP, METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A reinforced plastic foam cup including a body which defines an open top end and a closed bottom end, wherein the top end has a greater diameter than the bottom end. The body includes a reinforced tapered side wall that extends from the bottom end to the top end. A substantial portion of the reinforced tapered side wall includes a plastic foam layer, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer and a rigid material layer. Such reinforced plastic foam cup provides an improved tactile feel and enhanced insulation and rigidity properties. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160130 | Device and a process for the production of sleeves - The invention relates to a device and a process for manufacturing sleeves, in particular paper sleeves for the production of paper cups, comprising a take-up mandrel for taking up a sleeve, whereby the take-up mandrel comprises a circumferential recess, also comprising a press roller for placing on an outer side of the sleeve and for forming at least one circumferential projection in the recess of the take-up mandrel. In accordance with the present invention, the recess is designed in the form of a shoulder. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160131 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING BAG WITH CLAMPING DEVICE | 2010-06-24 |
20100160132 | SELECTIVELY TEARABLE STOCK MATERIAL FOR A DUNNAGE CONVERSION MACHINE AND METHOD - A stock material ( | 2010-06-24 |
20100160133 | CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATOR DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS - Centrifugal separator devices, systems and to related methods are described. More particularly, fluid transfer connections for a centrifugal separator system having support assemblies with a movable member coupled to a connection tube and coupled to a fixed member, such that the movable member is constrained to movement along a fixed path relative to the fixed member are described. Also, centrifugal separator systems including such fluid transfer connections are described. Additionally, methods of installing, removing and/or replacing centrifugal separators from centrifugal separator systems are described. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160134 | Blood Processing Apparatus with Digitally Controlled Linear Voltage Regulator for Optical Pulses - The invention relates to apparatus for controlling the processing of blood into blood components, particularly components for stroboscopic LED light sources for centrifuges. A digital control circuit controls a high amperage linear voltage regulator. The voltage regulator charges a capacitor bank, which in turn powers LED light sources. The digital control circuit comprises an N-channel switched mode FET. The switched mode FET receives a pulsed digital signal from the microprocessor controlling the blood processing apparatus. A by-pass resistor in parallel with the FET allows most of the current to flow past the FET, thus minimizes heating of the FET. The performance of the FET, therefore, remains stable despite extended use of the apparatus. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160135 | Density Phase Separation Device - A mechanical separator for separating a fluid sample into first and second phases is disclosed. The mechanical separator includes a float, a ballast assembly longitudinally moveable with respect to the float, and a bellows structure. The bellows structure includes a first end, a second end, and a deformable bellows therebetween. The float is attached to a portion of the first end of the bellows structure, and the ballast is attached to a portion of the second end of the bellows structure. The attached float and bellows structure includes a releaseable interference engagement therebetween. The float has a first density, and the ballast has a second density that is greater than the first density of the float. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160136 | CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS AND RELATED DEVICES AND METHODS - Centrifugal separators and related methods and devices are described. More particularly, centrifugal separators comprising a first fluid supply fitting configured to deliver fluid into a longitudinal fluid passage of a rotor shaft and a second fluid supply fitting sized and configured to sealingly couple with the first fluid supply fitting are described. Also, centrifugal separator systems comprising a manifold having a drain fitting and a cleaning fluid supply fitting are described, wherein the manifold is coupled to a movable member of a support assembly. Additionally, methods of cleaning centrifugal separators are described. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160137 | Blood Processing Apparatus with Air Bubble Detector - A centrifuge for separating blood and blood components having a blood processing vessel mounted on a rotor of a centrifuge. A sensor in the outflow race of a return peristaltic pump detects air bubbles in the fluid within a return loop. The sensor may be a sonic sensor, a sonic pulse echo sensor, or capacitive plates. A pre-determined minimum bubble size or sizes or a cumulative volume may be selected, and the device operator may be warned only of the existence of bubbles that exceed a certain size or of a cumulative volume of bubbles, or the blood donation procedure may be stopped if a bubble exceeds a certain critical size or if a pre-determined volume of bubbles over a certain period or volume of fluid is exceeded. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160138 | Mounting Means For Mounting A Device With A Rotor - A mounting means is provided for mounting a device comprising at least one mounting shield, a pivot bearing arranged in the mounting shield and a rotor mounted perpendicularly in the pivot bearing, an axis of rotation of the rotor being oriented substantially perpendicularly when the device is mounted on the mounting means, and the mounting means having resilient properties. In one embodiment, the resilient properties of the mounting means are direction-dependent, in particular orthotropic. As a consequence of the direction-dependent resilient properties of the mounting means, oscillations excited by a rotary movement of the rotor strike a mounting, the pivot point of which does not coincide with the axis of rotation of the rotor, but is set apart therefrom. This makes it much more difficult to excite the mounting means to form unstable oscillations, so that such oscillations are effectively damped. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160139 | COMPOSITION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE GLASS FIBERS AND FIBERS FORMED THEREWITH - A composition for the manufacture of high strength glass fibers suitable for manufacture in a refractory lined glass melter is disclosed. The glass composition of the present invention includes 64-75 weight % SiO | 2010-06-24 |
20100160140 | COMPOSITION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE GLASS FIBERS AND FIBERS FORMED THEREWITH - A composition for the manufacture of high strength glass fibers suitable for manufacture in both precious metal lined furnaces and refractory lined glass melter is disclosed. The glass composition of the present invention includes 62-68 weight % SiO | 2010-06-24 |
20100160141 | Glass substrate for information recording medium and magnetic information recording medium to which the glass substrate is applied - Disclosed are a glass substrate for an information recording medium, having excellent scratch resistance and a light weight and having high fracture toughness, the glass substrate having a fragility index value, measured in water, of 12 μm | 2010-06-24 |
20100160142 | REFRACTORY BRICK FOR STEEL LADLES - A magnesia-carbon brick comprised of about 50 to about 95% by weight magnesia and about 1 to about 20% by weight carbon, with or without metallic additions, such that the chemical analysis of the mixture of aggregates used in the brick will comprise, by chemical analysis, about 2 to about 15% SiO | 2010-06-24 |
20100160143 | Semiconductor processing apparatus comprising a solid solution ceramic of yttrium oxide and zirconium oxide - A solid solution-comprising ceramic article useful in semiconductor processing, which is resistant to erosion by halogen-containing plasmas. The solid solution-comprising ceramic article is formed from a combination of yttrium oxide and zirconium oxide. In a first embodiment, the ceramic article includes ceramic which is formed from yttrium oxide at a molar concentration ranging from about 90 mole % to about 70 mole %, and zirconium oxide at a molar concentration ranging from about 10 mole % to about 30 mole %. In a second embodiment, the ceramic article includes ceramic which is formed from zirconium oxide at a molar concentration ranging from about 96 mole % to about 94 mole %, and yttrium oxide at a molar concentration ranging from about 4 mole % to about 6 mole %. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160144 | Yb:Y2O3 Ceramic Powders - A high purity nano-sized Yb | 2010-06-24 |
20100160145 | Recycling of Ionic Liquid Catalyst - Provided is a process for safely transporting or recycling an ionic liquid catalyst based on chloroaluminates. The process comprises mixing a secondary alcohol with an ionic liquid based on a chloroaluminate and allowing a reaction to occur forming an aluminum chloride adduct precipitate. The precipitate is filtered and the secondary alcohol removed, leaving a solid salt. This solid salt is the ionic liquid catalyst absent aluminum chloride, for example, Nbutylpyridinium chloride. This salt is recycled to the reactor. AlCl | 2010-06-24 |
20100160146 | PROCESS FOR REGENERATING A CATALYST - A process for regenerating one or more deactivated cobalt comprising Fischer-Tropsch catalyst particle(s) in situ in a reactor tube, said process comprising the steps of: (i) oxidising the catalyst particle(s) at a temperature between 20 and 400° C.; (ii) treating the catalyst particle(s) for more than 5 minutes with a solvent, (iii) drying the catalyst particle(s); and (iv) optionally reducing the catalyst with hydrogen or a hydrogen comprising gas. This process may be preceded by a step in which Fischer-Tropsch product is removed from the catalyst particle(s). | 2010-06-24 |
20100160147 | Methods of Reactivating An Aromatization Catalyst - A method of reactivating a spent catalyst comprising a metal and a catalyst support, the method comprising redispersing the metal in the spent catalyst to produce a redispersed spent catalyst, contacting the redispersed spent catalyst with a reactivating composition to produce a redispersed, reactivated spent catalyst, and thermally treating the redispersed, reactivated spent catalyst to produce a reactivated catalyst. A method comprising employing a fresh aromatization catalyst in one or more reaction zones for a time period sufficient to produce a spent catalyst, reducing the amount of carbonaceous material associated with the spent catalyst to produce a decoked spent catalyst, contacting the decoked spent catalyst with a redispersing composition to produce a decoked redispersed spent, contacting the decoked redispersed spent catalyst with a reactivating composition to produce a decoked redispersed reactivated spent catalyst, and thermally treating the decoked, reactivated spent catalyst to produce a reactivated catalyst. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160148 | Catalytic Reformer Catalyst Collector Including Purge Gas Stream - A catalytic reforming process including a reaction zone and a separate catalyst regeneration zone where catalyst is collected in a catalyst collector in the reaction zone and then directed to the catalyst regeneration zone wherein the catalyst collector is purged with a net gas stream. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160149 | METHOD OF ACTIVATING OR REGENERATING A HYDROGEN STORAGE MATERIAL - The present invention concerns a method of activating or regenerating a hydrogen storage material which contains at least one metal hydride. The at least one metal hydride is brought into contact with an inert solvent and the inert solvent is subsequently removed again. After contacting with and removal of the inert solvent, there is not only an increase in the reaction rate but surprisingly the hydrogenation also proceeds more completely. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160150 | Methods of Preparing an Aromatization Catalyst - A method of preparing a fresh catalyst comprising impregnating a metal into a catalyst support to produce an impregnated catalyst, dispersing the metal in the impregnated catalyst to produce an impregnated, dispersed catalyst, contacting the impregnated, dispersed catalyst with an activating composition to produce an impregnated, dispersed, activated catalyst, and thermally treating the impregnated, dispersed, activated catalyst to produce a fresh catalyst wherein the activating composition is in the liquid phase. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160151 | Method for manufacturing ammonia gas absorbent using Fe-zeolite - A method is developed for fabrication of an ammonia gas adsorbent using Fe-zeolite. This method uses Fe-zeolite obtained from municipal waste slag to prepare a gas adsorbent, thereby reusing molten slag as a specified waste so as to improve the value of the waste. To achieve the purpose, the method includes mixing Fe-zeolite powder with a forming adjuvant to prepare a mixture; adding a forming agent to the mixture to obtain a granular Fe-zeolite product; and drying and calcining the obtained granular Fe-zeolite product. Therefore, Fe-zeolite obtained from molten slag as a waste product can be reused as an ammonia gas adsorbent. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160152 | DESULFURIZATION SYSTEM FOR HYDROCARBON FUEL - A system is provided for desulfurizing a hydrocarbon fuel containing a light amount of methanol and a slight amount of water. The desulfurization system uses a Y-type zeolite-based desulfurizing agent containing at least copper arranged upstream of the system and an X-type zeolite-based desulfurizing agent containing at least silver arranged downstream of the system and thus can maintain desulfurization effect for a long period of time. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160153 | MAKING ELECTROCATALYST SUPPORTS FOR FUEL CELLS - Titanium oxide (usually titanium dioxide) catalyst support particles are doped for electronic conductivity and formed with surface area-enhancing pores for use, for example, in electro-catalyzed electrodes on proton exchange membrane electrodes in hydrogen/oxygen fuel cells. Suitable compounds of titanium and a dopant are dispersed with pore-forming particles in a liquid medium. The compounds are deposited as a precipitate or sol on the pore-forming particles and heated to transform the deposit into crystals of dopant-containing titanium dioxide. If the heating has not decomposed the pore-forming particles, they are chemically removed from the, now pore-enhanced, the titanium dioxide particles | 2010-06-24 |
20100160154 | Magnesium Chloroakolate-Based Catalyst Precursors - Catalyst precursors comprising Mg, Cl, Ti, and OR groups that are in molar ratios defined by the formula MgCl | 2010-06-24 |
20100160155 | Carbon Nanotubes with Nano-Sized Particles Adhered thereto and Method of Preparing Same - A carbon nanotube film is disclosed which includes a plurality of macroscopically aligned carbon nanotubes, and a plurality of nanoparticles which are adhered to the surfaces of the carbon nanotubes. A method for constructing a carbon nanotube film is also disclosed. This method includes multiple steps. First, a plurality of macroscopically aligned carbon nanotubes are formed on a substrate. Next, a solution including a dispersion of nanoparticles in a solvent is applied onto the carbon nanotubes. Then, the solvent is evaporated so that the nanoparticles remain and are adhered to the carbon nanotubes. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160156 | CATALYST ACTIVATION IN FISCHER-TROPSCH PROCESSES - A system for activating Fischer-Tropsch catalyst comprising a reactor having a reactor outlet for overhead gas and operable under suitable conditions whereby a catalyst in a volume of liquid carrier comprising Fischer-Tropsch diesel, hydrocracking recycle oil, or a combination thereof may be activated in the presence of an activation gas; a condenser comprising an inlet fluidly connected to the reactor outlet for overhead gas and comprising a condenser outlet for condensed liquids; and a separation unit comprising an inlet fluidly connected to the condenser outlet and a separator outlet for a stream comprising primarily Fischer-Tropsch diesel; and a recycle line fluidly connecting the separator outlet, a hydrocracking unit, or both to the reactor, whereby Fischer-Tropsch diesel recovered from the reactor overhead gas, hydrocracking recycle oil, or a combination thereof may serve as liquid carrier for catalyst in the reactor. A method for activating Fischer-Tropsch catalyst is also provided. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160157 | PREPARATION OF ORGANIC-FUNCTIONALIZED MESOPOROUS SILICA WITH PLATELET MORPHOLOGY AND SHORT MESOCHANNELS - A facile synthesis route for preparing SBA-15 silica of platelet shape and very short mesochannels was developed by introducing a small amount of Zr(IV) ions in the first synthesis solution. The synthesis route can be easily extended to prepare SBA-15 materials with various organic functional groups in one pot. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160158 | HEXAGONAL-CELL HONEYCOMB CARRIER BODY AND HEXAGONAL-CELL HONEYCOMB CATALYST BODY - A hexagonal-cell honeycomb carrier body, made of cordierite ceramic, for use in a carrier of a catalyst of purifying exhaust gas is disclosed as including a large number of hexagonal cells surrounded with cell walls formed in a hexagonal lattice pattern and a cylindrical skin layer covering outer circumferential sidewalls of the hexagonal cells. The hexagonal-cell honeycomb carrier body has GSA (Geometric Surface Area) of 3.5 mmW or more. A hexagonal-cell honeycomb catalyst body comprises the hexagonal-cell honeycomb carrier body and a catalyst layer which covers a surface of the hexagonal-cell honeycomb carrier body. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160159 | THERMAL LABELS - A direct thermal label and methods of making thereof are provided. In one embodiment, a direct thermal label comprising a first substrate and a thermal barrier coating is provided, wherein the first substrate has a thermally sensitive coating situated over the thermal barrier coating on at least a first side thereof. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160160 | Materials and Methods for Controlling Nematodes with Pasteuria Spores In Seed Coatings - The subject invention provides novel and advantageous materials and methods for controlling phytopathogenic and/or soil-dwelling nematodes by attaching an effective amount of | 2010-06-24 |
20100160161 | LIQUID COMPOSITION FOR PROMOTING PLANT GROWTH CONTAINING TITANIUM DIOXIDE NANOPARTICLES - Disclosed herein is a liquid composition for promoting plant growth containing titanium dioxide nanoparticles. The liquid composition contains, as an active ingredient, an aqueous solution prepared by adjusting the pH of colloidal titanium dioxide, a plant growth promoting component, to 0.4-0.6, in order to prevent rapid precipitation of the colloidal titanium dioxide, and then diluting the colloidal titanium dioxide with water to a predetermined concentration. The colloidal titanium dioxide, an environmentally friendly substance harmless to plants and the human body, which is contained in the plant growth promoting composition, is prevented from rapidly precipitating when it is diluted for application to plants. The plant growth promoting composition is harmless to organisms, reduces environmental contamination caused by over-application of biochemical fertilizers and is inexpensive, leading to an increase in farmer's income. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160162 | HERBICIDE FORMULATIONS CONTAINING AN ETHERAMINE AND ALKYLAMINE ALKOXYLATE SURFACTANT SYSTEM - The present invention generally relates to herbicidal compositions comprising a herbicide, an etheramine alkoxylate surfactant, an alkylamine alkoxylate surfactant having a high degree of alkoxylation and compatibilizer comprising, in some embodiments, an alkylamine alkoxylate surfactant having a low degree of alkoxylation or an alkylpolyglucoside surfactant. The herbicidal compositions are herbicidally efficacious and cause low eye irritation and low crop injury. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160163 | Fused heterocyclic sulfonylurea compound, herbicide containing the same, and method for controlling weed with the same - The present invention provides a compound represented by the formula: | 2010-06-24 |
20100160164 | SUBSTITUTED 1-(DIAZINYL)PYRAZOL-4-YLACETIC ACIDS, PROCESSES FOR THEIR PREPARATION AND THEIR USE AS HERBICIDES AND PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS - The invention relates to 1-(3-diazinyl)pyrazol-4-ylacetic acid derivatives of the general formula (I) and salts thereof | 2010-06-24 |
20100160165 | AQUEOUS ACTIVE INGREDIENT CONCENTRATE HAVING AN HERBICIDAL EFFECT - The present invention relates to aqueous active compound concentrates having herbicidal action. The compound contains, in dissolved form:
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20100160166 | Inhibitors of a 9-cis epoxycarotenoid dioxygenase - A compound of formula (I): | 2010-06-24 |
20100160167 | Synthetic compounds useful as nodulation agents of leguminous plants and preparation processes thereof - The present invention relates to synthetic compounds that are active on plants, especially as legume nodulation factors, and also as plant growth stimulators, and to methods for preparing such compounds, which are of formula (I): “Veuillez inserer la formule chimique de la version papier” (I) | 2010-06-24 |
20100160168 | AGROCHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS - Homogeneous stable liquid agrochemical concentrate formulations which form stable dilutions with water comprises biologically efficacious oil, water, agrochemical dissolved in the water to form concentrated aqueous electrolyte, a stabilizing surfactant, based on non-ionic or non-ionic and anionic or amphoteric surfactant, comprising oil compatible, electrolyte tolerant surfactant and water soluble, electrolyte tolerant surfactant and optionally a polyol component, are useful as tank mix adjuvants. The formulations combine biologically efficacious oil, e.g. crop oil, with an electrolyte agrochemical, particularly water soluble non-selective herbicide such as glyphosate, or electrolyte nutrients particularly water soluble inorganic fertilizers providing nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium or sulphur. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160169 | Superconducting Thin Film Material, Superconducting Wire, and Method of Manufacturing the Same - A superconducting thin film material is provided, including a first superconducting thin film having a surface subjected to smoothing and a second superconducting thin film formed on the surface of the first superconducting thin film subjected to the smoothing. Further, a superconducting wire is provided, including a substrate, an intermediate layer formed on the substrate, and a superconducting layer formed on the intermediate layer, wherein the superconducting layer is made of the superconducting thin film material described above. Furthermore, a method of manufacturing the superconducting thin film material and a method of manufacturing the superconducting wire are provided. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160170 | METHOD FOR POLISHING TAPE-SHAPED SUBSTRATE FOR OXIDE SUPERCONDUCTOR, OXIDE SUPERCONDUCTOR, AND BASE MATERIAL FOR OXIDE SUPERCONDUCTOR - A surface polishing method for enhancing crystal orientation on the surface of a tapelike metal substrate in order to enhance the critical current of a superconducting thin film. In an oxide superconductor comprising a tapelike substrate, an intermediate layer formed on the tapelike substrate, and an oxide superconducting thin film layer formed on the intermediate layer, the method for polishing a surface to be polished of the tapelike substrate comprises a step for polishing the surface to be polished while traveling the tapelike substrate continuously, wherein an initial polishing step and a finish polishing step are included. Ultimately, the average surface roughness Ra of the polished surface is 2 nanometer or less and the in-plane orientation Δφ is 5° or less. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160171 | Methods For Detection Of Sepsis - The present invention relates to a method for diagnosis, detection, or prognosis of sepsis and its severity. More specifically, this invention uses the presence and amount of granzyme B in platelets as a marker for sepsis. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160172 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF DNA SEQUENCING - Methods and systems of DNA sequencing that compensate for sources of noise in next-generation DNA sequencers are described. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160173 | METHOD OF DETECTING INTERACTIONS ON A MICROARRAY USING NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE - Methods of using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) to detect the interaction of target substances with probes present at locations of a microarray are disclosed, and in particular methods of detecting the interaction of target substances present in fluids with an array comprising one or more probes present or locatable, e.g. in the case of a bead array, on a substrate at one or more locations. The methods are based on detecting the changes in the NMR signal arising from spin-carrying molecules present in a fluid in the vicinity of the probes that occur when target substances interact with probes in the array. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160174 | PROTEIN TRANSDUCING DOMAIN/DEAMINASE CHIMERIC PROTEINS, RELATED COMPOUNDS, AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed are compositions for chimeric proteins comprising a protein transduction domain and a deaminase domain, mimetics or analog thereof, and uses of same. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160175 | Catalysis of the cis/trans-isomerisation of secondary amide peptide compounds - The present invention is based on the finding that the cis/trans isomerisation of secondary amide peptide bonds in oligo- and polypeptides can be catalytically promoted. This catalysis is effected by enzymes which are hereinafter called “secondary amide peptide bond cis/trans isomerases (APIases). It can be assumed that the APIase activity plays a central role in a number of pathophysiological processes. Thus, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising substances which inhibit APIase activity. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160176 | RAT GENE EXPRESSION PROFILING OF DRUG TRANSPORTERS, CYTOCHROME P450s, TRANSFERASES AND NUCLEAR XENOBIOTIC RECEPTORS FOR PREDICTING DRUG EFFECTS - The disclosure describes materials and methods for detecting the expression of genes and generating a gene expression profile from drug-treated rat primary cells or established rat cell lines using a unique combination of rat cytochrome p450 enzyme, nuclear xenobiotic receptor, transferase and transporter gene sequences. The materials include sets of primers, PCR amplicons and arrays. The methods include hybridization assays. Assays for the detection of the expression of the genes are also provided. In addition, the disclosure provides the use of the materials and methods in drug screening assays and, specifically, the detection of potential drug-drug interaction(s). | 2010-06-24 |
20100160177 | DIAGNOSTIC METHOD BASED ON LARGE SCALE IDENTIFICATION OF POST-TRANSLATIONAL MODIFICATION OF PROTEINS - Methods for the large scale identification of post-translational modification states of proteins and enzyme activities for carrying out post-translational modification reactions involve the analysis of functional extracts from fresh and frozen samples using protein arrays. The methods and kits of the present invention can be used to analyze and characterize compounds for their effects on post-translational modifications and their pathways. The methods and kits can also be used to diagnose and characterize a wide variety of diseases and medical conditions, including cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, immune diseases, infectious diseases, genetic diseases, metabolic conditions, and drug effects using cells or body fluids of a patient. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160178 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRESENTING DNA BINDING SPECIFICITIES USING SPECIFICITY LANDSCAPES - A system and method for analyzing DNA binding specificities is provided. The potential binding motifs are compared to a plurality of DNA sequences. The DNA sequences are plotted within a specificity landscape, which provides details otherwise unavailable, relating to binding affinities and binding specificities of the motif-sequence combination. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160179 | Method of detecting target substance - Provided are a method of detecting a target substance whereby the detection sensitivity in the PALSAR method can be improved and multiple genes can be simultaneously detected, and a kit for detection. The method of detecting a target substance is a method of detecting a target substance by forming a signal probe polymer using one or more sets of paired dimer-forming probes for forming dimer probes or dimer probes, one or more kinds of crosslinking probes, and one or more kinds of assist probes, in which a dimer-forming probe includes a 5′-side region, a central region, and a 3′-side region, a crosslinking probe includes two regions, i.e., a 5′-side region and a 3′-side region, the 5′-side region of the dimer-forming probe is complementary to either 5′-side region of a crosslinking probe, the 3′-side region of the dimer-forming probe is complementary to either 3′-region of a crosslinking probe, and an assist probe includes a region complementary to the 5′-side region in one of paired dimer-forming probes, a region complementary to the 3′-side region in the other, and a target region capable of binding to the target substance. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160180 | Crystal Structure of an Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) and Uses Thereof - The present invention relates to a crystal of ACE protein. The present invention further relates to methods, processes, ACE modulators, pharmaceutical compositions and uses of the ACE crystal and the structure co-ordinates thereof. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160181 | Cooling, condensation and freezing of atmospheric water or a microfluidic working-material in or on microfluidic devices - Condensation of water from a gas, such as from atmospheric air or other nearby ambient gas, is provided for use in a variety of jetting devices, such as lab-on-a-chip applications. Further embodiments involve the use of frozen liquids, not limited to frozen condensed water, and microcooling of fluidic components or working materials for improved process control and reliability. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160182 | Metal Ion-Based Immobilization - A method for immobilizing unmodified material using a metal-ion approach is provided wherein the material is immobilized on a surface in an active state on surface features coupled with metal-ions. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160183 | INKJET GENE PRINTING - Provided herein are methods and apparatuses for transfecting a cell with a compound of interest by stressing the cell, e.g. with shear stress. The compound of interest may be nucleic acids, proteins, molecules, nanoparticles, drugs, etc., or any combination thereof. Methods of printing cells with an inkjet printing device are also provided, wherein at least a portion of viable cells (preferably at least 1%) are transfected with a compound of interest. Preferably, at least 25% of the cells are viable after printing. In addition, methods of forming an array of viable cells are provided wherein at least a portion of the viable printed cells (preferably at least 1%) are transfected with at least one compound of interest. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160184 | CROSS TYPE MAGNETIC ARRAY SENSORS FOR BIOMOLECULES MAGNETIC BEAD DETECTION - There is provided a cross-type magnetic array sensor for biomolecules magnetic bead detection having a structure of various types, which can be used as a high-sensitivity and high-density magnetic biosensor. Since a vertical output voltage vertically crossing an applied current direction can be measured, it is possible to measure high-sensitivity magnetic-field variation in comparison with a known magnetic bead detection device that measures an output voltage parallel to the applied current direction. As a result, a magnetic bead magnetic-field detection device having a high signal-to-noise ratio can be achieved. Further, since the cross-type magnetic array sensors for biomolecules magnetic bead detection measure a vertical voltage, magnetic beads can be magnetized by an applied current induction magnetic field that is generated by an applied current without a magnetic field applied from the outside. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160185 | Synthesis of Oligomers in Arrays - Systems, including apparatus and methods, for synthesis of oligomers in arrays. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160186 | Microemulsion Containing Oil Field Chemicals Useful for Oil and Gas Field Applications - Useful microemulsions have corrosion inhibitors in the internal phase and an external phase, where the corrosion inhibitor has a surfactant property that helps define the microemulsion. For example, the corrosion inhibitor itself may have its pH adjusted so that it also serves the role of surfactant. The corrosion inhibitors form microemulsions with particle or droplet diameters of about 10 to about 300 nm. The microemulsions may be oil-in-water, water-in-oil or bi-continuous. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160187 | Methods and compositions for stabilizing unconsolidated particulates in a subterranean formation - Methods and compositions for stabilizing portions of a subterranean formation that comprise unconsolidated particulates are provided. In one embodiment, a method of treating a subterranean formation includes introducing a pre-flush fluid into a subterranean formation comprising unconsolidated particulates; introducing a foamed consolidation fluid comprising an aqueous base fluid, an emulsified resin, a hardening agent, a silane coupling agent, and a surfactant into the subterranean formation subsequent to the pre-flush fluid; wherein the emulsified resin is emulsified prior to being introduced into the aqueous base fluid; and allowing the resin to cure to at least partially consolidate the unconsolidated particulates. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160188 | Removal of Crystallinity in Guar Based Materials and Related Methods of Hydration & Subterranean Applications - Methods which include hydrating a crystalline polymeric material in a first liquid medium, precipitating the polymeric material to form an amorphous polymeric material, and combining amorphous polymeric material with a second liquid medium to form a treatment fluid. Alternative methods include hydrating a crystalline polymeric material in a first liquid medium, precipitating the polymeric material to form a lower crystalline form of the polymeric material, and combining the lower crystalline form of polymeric material with a second liquid medium to form a treatment fluid. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160189 | Method and Composition for Removing Filter Cake - The current disclosure describes a multifunctional fluid that addresses a new concept in the removal of filter cake. A composition is disclosed comprising: a carrier fluid, a surfactant, a fluorine source and an organic stabilizer able to minimize precipitation of fluorine The associated method to remove the filter cake is also described. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160190 | WEATHERABLE COLORED RESINOUS COMPOSITION AND METHOD - Disclosed are weatherable compositions comprising (i) 25-45 wt. % of an acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylate graft copolymer (ASA) or acrylate-modified ASA, (ii) 75-55 wt. % of at least one rigid thermoplastic polymer comprising structural units derived from styrene and acrylonitrile; alpha-methylstyrene and acrylonitrile; alpha-methylstyrene, styrene, and acrylonitrile; styrene, acrylonitrile, and methyl methacrylate; alpha-methyl styrene, acrylonitrile, and methyl methacrylate; or alpha-methylstyrene, styrene, acrylonitrile, and methyl methacrylate, or mixtures thereof, (iii) at least one iron oxide-coated mica, and (iv) at least one organic or inorganic colorant. A process for making the compositions is also disclosed. Articles made from said compositions are also disclosed. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160191 | Lubricating Composition - The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing a dispersant, a corrosion inhibitor and an antioxidant. The invention further provides a method for lubricating a mechanical device with the lubricating composition. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160192 | LUBRICATING OIL ADDITIVE COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - An oil-soluble lubricating oil additive composition prepared by a process which comprises reacting a succinimide, succinamide or mixtures thereof with a first post-treating agent, thereby producing an initial post-treated product which is reacted with a second post-treating agent. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160193 | ADDITIVE COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - An oil-soluble lubricating oil additive composition prepared by the process which comprises (A) reacting a copolymer of an (i) an unsaturated acidic reagent; and (ii) a mono-olefin, with at least one linking hydrocarbyl di-primary amine, thereby producing a hybrid succinic anhydride copolymer having from about 10% to about 90% unreacted anhydride groups; and subsequently (B) reacting the hybrid succinic anhydride copolymer with a second amine compound, thereby producing the succinimide. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160194 | POST-TREATED ADDITIVE COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - An oil-soluble lubricating oil additive composition prepared by the process which comprises reacting (A) reacting a copolymer of an (i) an unsaturated acidic reagent; and (ii) a mono-olefin, with at least one linking hydrocarbyl di-primary amine, thereby producing a hybrid succinic anhydride copolymer having from about 10% to about 90% unreacted anhydride groups; and subsequently (B) reacting the hybrid succinic anhydride copolymer with a second amine compound, thereby producing the succinimide; and (C) reacting the succinimide with at least one post-treating agent selected from a cyclic carbonate, a linear mono-carbonate, a linear poly-carbonate, an aromatic polycarboxylic acid, an aromatic polycarboxylic anhydride, an aromatic polycarboxylic acid ester, or mixtures thereof. | 2010-06-24 |