34th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 44 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130217066 | PIGMENT PRODUCTION BY LATEX-EMBEDDED MICROORGANISMS - A process is provided for the extraction of pigments from immobilized microorganisms. Pigment producing cells are immobilized and dried in a binder matrix, and pigments are recovered from the cells by liquid rinsing. Following release of the pigments, cellular metabolism of the microorganisms is revived in culture medium and pigments are regenerated. Pigments are then recovered from the immobilized cells by successive rounds of dehydration/rinsing/cell recovery. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217067 | Combinatorial DNA Library for Producing Modified N-Glycans In Lower Eukaryotes - The present invention relates to eukaryotic host cells having modified oligosaccharides which may be modified further by heterologous expression of a set of glycosyltransferases, sugar transporters and mannosidases to become host-strains for the production of mammalian, e.g., human therapeutic glycoproteins. The invention provides nucleic acid molecules and combinatorial libraries which can be used to successfully target and express mammalian enzymatic activities such as those involved in glycosylation to intracellular compartments in a eukaryotic host cell. The process provides an engineered host cell which can be used to express and target any desirable gene(s) involved in glycosylation. Host cells with modified oligosaccharides are created or selected. N-glycans made in the engineered host cells have a Man | 2013-08-22 |
20130217068 | NOVEL FUCOSYLTRANSFERASES AND THEIR APPLICATIONS - The present invention relates to nucleic acid and amino acid sequences from | 2013-08-22 |
20130217069 | CONDITIONED CELL CULTURE MEDIUM COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - Novel products comprising conditioned cell culture medium compositions and methods of use are described. The conditioned cell medium compositions of the invention may be comprised of any known defined or undefined medium and may be conditioned using any eukaryotic cell type. Once the cell medium of the invention is conditioned, it may be used in any state. Physical embodiments of the conditioned medium include, but are not limited to, liquid or solid, frozen, lyophilized or dried into a powder. Additionally, the medium is formulated with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier as a vehicle for internal administration, applied directly to a food item or product, or formulated with a salve or ointment for topical applications. Also, the medium may be further processed to concentrate or reduce one or more factors or components contained within the medium. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217070 | PRODUCTION OF XYLITOL FROM A MIXTURE OF HEMICELLULOSIC SUGARS - Materials and methods are described to produce xylitol from a mixture of hemicellulosic sugars by several routes. Examples include either as a direct co-product of a biorefinery or ethanol facility, or as a stand-alone product produced from an agricultural or forestry biomass feedstock including using, e.g. ethanol waste streams. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217071 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PERFORMING NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFICATION REACTIONS - The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for performing nucleic acid reactions, such as the reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). | 2013-08-22 |
20130217072 | Heterologous Expression of Fungal Cellobiohydrolase 2 Genes in Yeast - The present invention provides for heterologous expression of polypeptides encoded by wild-type and codon-optimized cbh2 genes from the organisms | 2013-08-22 |
20130217073 | DIGESTIBLE LIGNOCELLULOSIC BIOMASS AND EXTRACTIVES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME - The invention relates to methods for treating lignocellulosic biomass to obtain useful products therefrom. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217074 | Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Cellulose - The present invention relates to a continuous process for the enzymatic hydrolysis of cellulosic biomass and to an apparatus for conducting said process. According to the present invention, a steady state is achieved in a reactor in regard to the hydrolysis reaction. Therein, cellulosic biomass of a high total solids content (preferably 10% or higher, further preferably between 15 and 30%) is continually added to said reactor, while at least partially hydrolyzed cellulosic biomass is continually removed from said reactor. The steady state is adjusted, i.e. the amount of cellulosic biomass added and the amount of at least partially hydrolyzed cellulosic biomass removed is adjusted, so that the retention time of a given portion of added cellulosic biomass in the reactor is longer than its “liquefaction time”, i.e. the time period required to transform a solid slurry into a pumpable liquid during hydrolysis, i.e. the time required to lower the viscosity of the slurry to a value, which is acceptable for further processing. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217075 | METHOD OF PRODUCING BIOFUEL USING BROWN ALGAE - In a method of producing biofuel using brown algae, | 2013-08-22 |
20130217076 | POLYPEPTIDE CAPABLE OF ENHANCING CELLULOSIC BIOMASS DEGRADATION - The saccharification efficiency of cellulase is enhanced within reaction temperature regions of general fermenting microorganisms other than heat-resistant yeast. Cellulosic biomass is saccharified with cellulase in the presence of a polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 2 or 4 and having a function of enhancing the saccharifying activity of cellulase. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217077 | Compositions Comprising A Polypeptide Having Cellulolytic Enhancing Activity And A Bicyclic Compound And Uses Thereof - The present invention relates to compositions comprising: a polypeptide having cellulolytic enhancing activity and a bicyclic compound. The present invention also relates to methods of using the compositions. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217078 | Polypeptides having cellulolytic enhancing activity and polynucleotides encoding same - The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having cellulolytic enhancing activity and isolated polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217079 | Beta-Glucosidase Variants and Polynucleotides encoding same - The present invention relates to variants of a parent beta-glucosidase. The present invention also relates to polynucleotides encoding the variants; nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides; and methods of using the variants. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217080 | MICROBIAL PRODUCTION OF L-ASCORBIC ACID - The present invention discloses an isolated polynucleotide molecule derived from a polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide having L-sorbosone dehydrogenase activity comprising a partial nucleotide sequence of at least 20 consecutive nucleotides of SEQ ID NO:1. The present invention further relates to a process for the production of L-ascorbic acid in high yield, in particular a process using resting cells of a microorganism able to convert given carbon sources into vitamin C. The thus obtained vitamin C may be further processed by purification and/or separation steps. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217081 | BIOCATALYTIC METHODS TO CONVERT CYCLOHEXANE OXIDATION PROCESS WASTE STREAMS TO USEFUL PRODUCTS - The invention relates to methods for enriching monomer content in a cycloalkane oxidation process mixed organic waste stream. In particular, the methods involve combining a biocatalyst with a mixed organic waste stream from a cycloalkane oxidation process, and enzymatically converting dimeric and/or oligomeric components of said waste stream into monomeric components. The methods may enrich the content of diacids, adipic acid, and/or other α,ω-difunctional C6 alkanes in the mixed organic waste stream. Additionally, the treated mixed organic waste streams may have improved burning efficiency. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217082 | Algae Biofuel Carbon Dioxide Distribution System - A closed-loop system for growing algae in a bioreactor is disclosed, for example, to produce biofuel. An aqueous bioreactor solution is formulated such that the principal source of carbon for algae growth is supplied by sodium bicarbonate. During algae growth in the aqueous solution, the concentration of sodium bicarbonate in the solution is reduced while the concentration of sodium carbonate increases. A regenerator is provided to regenerate sodium bicarbonate from the sodium carbonate. Specifically, after sufficient growth, the algae are concentrated and an algae depleted media is produced. Carbon dioxide is then introduced into the algae depleted media to regenerate sodium bicarbonate from the sodium carbonate. The regenerated sodium bicarbonate is then recycled into the bioreactor to supply carbon for further algae growth. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217083 | GERMINATING ZYGOSPORES OF UNICELLULAR, SPORE-FORMING ALGAE AS A SOURCE OF ABUNDANT EXTRACTABLE LIPID - Described are procedures that promote the accumulation and release of intracellular lipid bodies from zygospores of single-celled alga. This disclosure describes procedures for manipulating the progression or synchronization of the algae's life cycle, and for simplifying lipid extraction by promoting spontaneous release of intracellular lipid reserves. The approach is relevant to the commercial production of biodiesel and food supplements derived from fatty acids. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217084 | PRODUCTION OF OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS FROM CRUDE GLYCEROL - The present invention relates to various methods to produce a variety of omega-3 fatty acids from various species of alga using crude glycerol as a substrate for algal growth. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to various methods to produced docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) from a | 2013-08-22 |
20130217085 | METHODS FOR IMPROVING FERMENTATION YIELD OF POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS - The present invention discloses a method of improving the fermentation yield of polyunsaturated fatty acids, in which | 2013-08-22 |
20130217086 | MODIFIED MICROORGANISM FOR PRODUCTION OF 1,4-BUTANEDIOL - A modified microorganism for production of 1,4-butanediol, an expression vector, and a method of producing 1,4-butanediol using the modified microorganism are provided. The method can be useful in producing 1,4-butanediol using a biological production process. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217087 | NOVEL MUTANT MICROORGANISM PRODUCING SUCCINIC ACID SIMULTANEOUSLY USING SUCROSE AND GLYCEROL, AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SUCCINIC ACID USING SAME - The present invention relates to a succinic acid-producing mutant microorganism that is able to utilize sucrose and glycerol simultaneously as carbon sources. More particularly, the present invention relates to a succinic acid-producing mutant microorganism that is able to utilize sucrose and glycerol simultaneously for succinic acid production, the mutant organism being obtained by relieving the mechanism of sucrose-mediated catabolite repression of glycerol in a succinic acid-producing microorganism. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217088 | Method to enhance microbial gas production from unconventional reservoirs and kerogen deposits - A biostimulation method of the production of methane and petroleum from microbial metabolism at the margins of a basin where the organic matter is less mature and hydrologic flow systems are active. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217089 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ELECTRO-ASSISTED HYDROGEN PRODUCTION FROM ORGANIC MATERIAL - A method for producing hydrogen from organic material. Organic material and hydrogen-producing microorganisms are provided in a completely mixed bioreactor for breaking down the organic material into H | 2013-08-22 |
20130217090 | CRYSTAL STRUCTURE OF GLUTAMINYL CYCLASE - Novel crystal structures of human and murine glutaminyl cyclase (QC, EC 2.3.2.5), methods of preparing the crystals, as well as the use of said crystal structures for identifying inhibitors of human and murine glutaminyl cyclase. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217091 | Dimeric Alpha Interferon PEGylated Site-Specifically Shows Enhanced and Prolonged Efficacy in Vivo - The present invention concerns methods and compositions for PEGylated complexes of defined stoichiometry and structure. Preferably, the PEGylated complex is formed using dock-and-lock technology, by attaching a therapeutic agent to a DDD sequence and a PEG moiety to an AD sequence, allowing the DDD sequence to bind to the AD sequence in a 2:1 stoichiometry, to form PEGylated complexes with two therapeutic agents and one PEG moiety. Alternatively, the therapeutic agent may be attached to the AD sequence and the PEG to the DDD sequence to form PEGylated complexes with two PEG moieties and one therapeutic agent. In more preferred embodiments, the therapeutic agent may comprise any peptide or protein of physiologic or therapeutic activity, preferably a cytokine, more preferably interferon-α2b. The PEGylated complexes exhibit a significantly slower rate of clearance when injected into a subject and are of use for treatment of a wide variety of diseases. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217092 | Enhancing Reactivation of Thermostable Reversibly Inactivated Enzymes - Disclosed are methods for the enhancement of the reactivation of thermostable reversibly inactivated enzymes comprising reactivating at least one thermostable reversibly inactivated enzyme in the presence of one or more nitrogen containing compounds. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217093 | PERHYDROLASE EPITOPES - The present invention provides perhydrolase enzyme CD4+ T-cell epitopes, as well as novel variants that exhibit reduced immunogenic responses, as compared to the parental perhydrolase. The present invention further provides DNA molecules that encode novel perhydrolase variants, and host cells comprising DNA encoding novel perhydrolase variants, as well as methods for making perhydrolase enzymes less immunogenic. In addition, the present invention provides various compositions that comprise perhydrolase variants that are less immunogenic than the wild-type perhydrolase. In some specific embodiments, the present invention provides perhydrolase variants with reduced immunogenicity identified and/or characterized using the methods of the present invention. These enzymes find use in cleaning and other applications. In some preferred embodiments, the present invention finds particular use in applications involving cleaning, bleaching and disinfecting. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217094 | ENZYME SOLUTION FOR SEPARATING CELL, METHOD FOR SEPARATING CELL AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING PANCREATIC ISLET - An enzyme solution for separating cell(s) which can lessen damage in separating a single cell or a mass of cells from a tissue or an organ, a method for separating cell(s) using the enzyme solution, and a method for separating pancreatic islet(s) using the enzyme solution. The enzyme solution for separating cell(s) is an enzyme solution containing a chloride ion channel inhibitor or having a chloride ion concentration of 10 mM or lower. By an enzymatic treatment using the enzyme solution for separating cell(s), a single cell or a mass of cells can be separated from a tissue or an organ. To separate pancreatic islet(s) from the pancreas, the enzyme is injected through the pancreatic duct to digest the pancreas. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217095 | CHIMERIC ADENOVIRUSES FOR USE IN CANCER TREATMENT - The present invention relates to oncolytic adenoviruses having therapeutic applications. Recombinant chimeric adenoviruses, and methods to produce them are provided. The chimeric adenoviruses of the invention comprise nucleic acid sequences derived from adenoviral serotypes classified within the subgroups B through F and demonstrate an enhanced therapeutic index. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217096 | NOVEL BACTERIA AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - This invention relates generally to the field of microbial fermentation of gases. It more particularly relates to a novel strain of | 2013-08-22 |
20130217097 | CELL WITH IMPROVED SECRETION MEDIATED BY MRGA PROTEIN OR HOMOLOGUE - A progeny cell derived from a parent cell, wherein the progeny cell comprises at least one gene encoding MrgA protein or a functional homologue thereof and/or a DNA segment operably linked with the encoding gene, wherein said gene and/or DNA segment is manipulated with respect to the parent cell; the progeny cell comprises two or more copies of a gene encoding MrgA protein or a functional homologue thereof; or the progeny cell is mutated with respect to the parent cell; whereby the progeny cell produces greater amounts of MrgA protein or a functional homologue thereof than the parent cell. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217098 | PRODUCTION OF ISOPRENOIDS - A recombinant yeast that makes an isoprenoid compound is provided. The yeast comprises an endogenous mevalonate pathway comprising (i) an enzyme that converts acetyl-CoA to acetoacetyl-CoA, (ii) an enzyme that converts acetoacetyl-CoA to hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA, (iii) an enzyme that converts hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA to mevalonic acid, (iv) an enzyme that converts mevalonic acid to phosphomevalonic acid, (v) an enzyme that converts phosphomevalonic acid to phosphomevalonate, and (vi) an enzyme that converts phosphomevalonate to isopentenyl pyrophosphate. The yeast further comprises heterologous nucleic acid sequences encoding an enzyme that converts hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA to mevalonic acid, an enzyme that converts mevalonic acid to phosphomevalonic acid, an enzyme that converts phosphomevalonic acid to phosphomevalonate, and an enzyme that converts phosphomevalonate to isopentenyl pyrophosphate. Carbon flow through the mevalonate pathway is increased in the recombinant yeast compared to a yeast that does not comprise the heterologous nucleic acid molecule encoding an enzyme that converts hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA to mevalonic acid. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217099 | Methods for Preventing, Removing, Reducing, or Disrupting Biofilm - The present invention relates to methods for preventing, removing, reducing, or disrupting biofilm present on a surface, comprising contacting the surface with an alpha-amylase derived from a bacterium. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217100 | Apparatus for Embedding Tissue Samples - A histology tissue embedding apparatus including a reservoir for an embedding medium and an outlet valve connected to the reservoir through which the embedding medium is dispensable, and including trigger means which control the operation of the outlet valve, the trigger means having a rest position in which the outlet valve is closed, wherein the rest position of the trigger means in relation to the outlet valve is adjustable. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217101 | Apparatus for Embedding Tissue Samples - A histology tissue embedding apparatus including a reservoir for an embedding medium and an outlet valve connected to the reservoir through which the embedding medium is dispensable, and including trigger means which control the operation of the outlet valve, the trigger means having a rest position in which the outlet valve is closed, wherein the rest position of the trigger means in relation to the outlet valve is adjustable. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217102 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THERMAL ACTUATION OF MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES - A microfluidic processing device includes a substrate defining a microfluidic network. The substrate is in thermal communication with a plurality of N independently controllable components and a plurality of input output contacts for connecting the substrate to an external controller. Each component has at least two terminals. Each terminal is in electrical communication with at least one contact. The number of contacts required to independently control the N components is substantially less than the total number of terminals. Upon actuation, the components typically heat a portion of the microfluidic network and/or sense a temperature thereof. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217103 | Droplet Operations Platform - The invention relates to a droplet actuator device and methods for integrated sample preparation and analysis of a biological sample. A droplet actuator device is provided for conducting droplet operations. The droplet actuator device may include a bottom substrate and a top substrate separated from each other to form a gap therebetween; an arrangement of droplet operations electrodes arranged on one or both of the bottom and/or top substrates for conducting droplet operations thereon; a reagent storage layer comprising one or more compartments bound to the top substrate; and one or more openings arranged to provide a fluidic path from the one or more compartments into the gap, upon breach of a breachable seal separating the one or more compartments and openings. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217104 | MICROFLUIDIC CHIP FEATURES FOR OPTICAL AND THERMAL ISOLATION - A microfluidic chip includes microfluidic channels, elements for thermally and optically isolating the microfluidic channels, and elements for enhancing the detection of optical signal emitted from the microfluidic channels. The thermal and optical isolation elements may comprise barrier channels interposed between adjacently-arranged pairs of microfluidic channels for preventing thermal and optical cross-talk between the adjacent microfluidic channels. The isolation element may alternatively comprise reflective film embedded in the microfluidic chip between the adjacent microfluidic channels. The signal enhancement elements comprise structures disposed adjacent to the microfluidic channels that reflect light passing through or emitted from the microfluidic channel in a direction toward a detector. The structures may comprise channels or a faceted surface that redirects the light by total internal reflection or reflective film material embedded in the microfluidic chip. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217105 | APPARATUS FOR MEASURING VOLUME OF A FLUID - An apparatus for transfer of a liquid using a diaphragm that separates a working fluid volume from a working air volume and can controllably induce a change pressure to draw or expel a target fluid into a tube. The apparatus is particularly suitable for automated processing of nucleic acids and other samples includes a disposable container comprising a tray and a flexible barrier. The barrier is configured to seal with a top edge of the tray, providing a closed, aseptic work area within the sealed tray. A pipette head and/or other sample manipulation device can be attached to the inside of the barrier under the diaphraghm, and the barrier can include an interface for a robotic arm or other device. When the barrier is sealed over the tray, the barrier separates the contents of the tray from the robot or other manipulation device. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217106 | BIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS APPARATUS AND ROTARY VALVE - An analysis apparatus for performing biochemical analysis of a sample using nanopores comprises: a sensor device that supports plural nanopores, reservoirs holding material for performing the analysis; a fluidics system; and plural containers for receiving respective samples, all arranged in a cartridge that is removably attachable to an electronics unit arranged to generate drive signals to perform signal processing circuit to generate output data representing the results of the analysis. The fluidics system supplies samples selectively from the containers to the sensor device using a rotary valve. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217107 | BIOLOGICAL STERILIZATION INDICATOR SYSTEM AND METHOD - A biological sterilization indicator (BI) system and method. The system can include a BI and a reading apparatus comprising a well. The BI can include a housing, which can include a first portion, and a second portion movable between a first “unactivated” position and a second “activated” position. The reading apparatus can detect at least one of (i) when the well is empty; (ii) when the biological sterilization indicator is positioned in the well with the second portion of the housing in the first position, and (iii) when the biological sterilization indicator is positioned in the well with the second portion of the housing in the second position. The method can include detecting at least one of the above conditions, which can be used to detect an activation status of the biological sterilization indicator. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217108 | ENHANCED SCHEDULING SAMPLE PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF BIOLOGICAL SLIDE PROCESSING - A sample processing system | 2013-08-22 |
20130217109 | Apparatus for Embedding Tissue Samples - A histology tissue embedding apparatus including a reservoir for an embedding medium and an outlet valve connected to the reservoir through which the embedding medium is dispensable, and including trigger means which control the operation of the outlet valve, the trigger means having a rest position in which the outlet valve is closed, wherein the rest position of the trigger means in relation to the outlet valve is adjustable. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217110 | CELL ANALYZER, CELL PROCESSING APPARATUS, SPECIMEN PREPARING APPARATUS - The present invention provides a cell analyzer which comprises: a cell dispersion unit which causes aggregated cells in a biological specimen to be dispersed, through a shearing force applying process of applying a shearing force to the aggregated cells and an ultrasonic dispersion process of dispersing the aggregated cells, by using ultrasonic waves; a detection unit which detects characteristics information reflecting properties of the cells in the biological specimen on which the shearing force applying process and the ultrasonic dispersion process have been performed; and an analysis unit which analyzes the cells in the biological specimen, based on a detection result from the detection unit. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217111 | Waste Disposal Device - A waste disposal device includes a grinder tank disposed within a housing and having an inner rounded surface angularly extending about an axis for loading of kitchen waste therein, and a grinder assembly rotatably mounted in the tank about the axis to stir and shred the waste and configured to force the waste to advance forward so that the shredding and drying process can be carried out efficiently. A condensing unit is disposed to cool and condense hot air in the housing into water which is drained through a drain port to thereby reduce leakage of unpleasant odor through an access opening of the housing. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217112 | REACTION TUBE FOR PERFORMING ISOTHERMAL POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION THEREIN - A reaction tube for performing isothermal polymerase chain reaction therein is provided and includes an upper section, a lower capillary section, a linkage connecting the upper section and the lower capillary section, and a thermal conductor. The lower capillary section has an annealing portion, an annular heating groove, and a close end. The annealing portion is connected with the linkage, and the annular heating groove is connected with the annealing portion. The close end is connected with the annular heating groove. The thermal conductor tightly embraces the annular heating groove of the lower capillary section for conducting heat. Accordingly, a heat generated from the heating source will conduct to the annular heating groove of the lower capillary section of the reaction tube, a temperature gradient along the reaction tube is then provided in order to perform a thermal convection, thereby performing the isothermal polymerase chain reaction in the reaction tube. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217113 | SYSTEM FOR AND METHODS OF PROMOTING CELL LYSIS IN DROPLET ACTUATORS - The invention relates to a droplet actuator for conducting droplet operations. The actuator includes a bottom substrate and a top substrate separated from the bottom substrate to form a gap. An arrangement of droplet operations electrodes may be located on a surface of the bottom substrate and/or top substrate. Optionally, a sample reservoir may hold a quantity of a sample fluid containing cells. A disruption device which can take various forms is used to lyse the cells in the sample or in a sample droplet to thereby conduct operations on samples having lysed cells therein. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217114 | RAPID MEMBRANE ISOLATION METHOD FOR ANIMAL AND PLANT SAMPLES - Disclosed herein are methods for quickly obtaining crude membranes from cells, including animal and plant cells. The methods include incubating cells in a buffer and forcing the cells through a filter that causes rupture of the cells, and then separating the resulting crude membranes from most cytosolic proteins. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217115 | PLASMID STANDARD FOR USE IN QUANTITATIVE ASSAYS USING FLUORESCENT QUANTITATIVE PCR - Disclosed is a plasmid standard for use in fluorescent quantitative PCR assays. More specifically, the present invention provides a plasmid standard as well as amplification primers and detection probes thereof for use in the detection of gene mutation and expression amount. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217116 | Peptide II - There is provided an MHC class II peptide epitope from 5T4 antigen. In particular, there is provided a peptide epitope of 5T4 which comprises one of the following: (i) the minimal epitope from the amino acid sequence shown as SEQ ID No. 2; (ii) the minimal epitope from the amino acid sequence shown as SEQ ID No. 3; (iii) a minimal epitope from the region 281-420 of 5T4. There is also provided a vaccine comprising such a peptide (or precursor thereof) and its use to treat and/or prevent a disease, in particular a cancerous disease. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217117 | PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS OBTAINED BY NON-VIRAL REPROGRAMMING - Methods for reprogramming primate somatic cells to pluripotency using an episomal vector that does not encode an infectious virus are disclosed. Pluripotent cells produced in the methods are also disclosed. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217118 | ADIPOSE-DERIVED STEM CELLS AND LATTICES - The present invention provides adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs), adipose-derived stem cell-enriched fractions (ADSC-EF) and adipose-derived lattices, alone and combined with the ADSCs of the invention. In one aspect, the present invention provides an ADSC substantially free of adipocytes and red blood cells and clonal populations of connective tissue stem cells. The ADSCs can be employed, alone or within biologically-compatible compositions, to generate differentiated tissues and structures, both in vivo and in vitro. Additionally, the ADSCs can be expanded and cultured to produce molecules such as hormones, and to provide conditioned culture media for supporting the growth and expansion of other cell populations. In another aspect, the present invention provides a adipose-derived lattice substantially devoid of cells, which includes extracellular matrix material from adipose tissue. The lattice can be used as a substrate to facilitate the growth and differentiation of cells, whether in vivo or in vitro, into anlagen or even mature tissues or structures. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217119 | MODULAR DNA-BINDING DOMAINS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention refers to methods for selectively recognizing a base pair in a DNA sequence by a polypeptide, to modified polypeptides which specifically recognize one or more base pairs in a DNA sequence and, to DNA which is modified so that it can be specifically recognized by a polypeptide and to uses of the polypeptide and DNA in specific DNA targeting as well as to methods of modulating expression of target genes in a cell. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217120 | PLACENTA-DERIVED CELL-CONDITIONED CULTURE MEDIA AND ANIMAL-FREE, FEEDER-FREE METHOD FOR CULTURING STEM CELLS USING THE SAME - Disclosed are placenta-derived cell-conditioned culture media for stem cells. An animal-free, feeder-free method using the media is also provided for culturing stem cells. The media can prevent the stem cells from being contaminated with xenogeneic proteins or cells, and maintain human embryonic stem cells in an undifferentiated state for a long period of time in vitro with an economic benefit. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217121 | Modified Cell Lines for Increasing Lentiviral Titers - The present disclosure provides a method of modifying cells in order to enhance lentiviral titers, cell lines that are modified and modifying reagents. By mediating individual genes and combination thereof, lentiviral titers may be increased. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217122 | Expansion of Interferon-Gamma-Producing T-Cells Using Glypican-3 Peptide Library - The present invention encompasses a method for expanding an antigen specific T cell from a population of cells. The method of the present invention comprises contacting a population of cells with an MHC restricted antigenic glypican-3 peptide. In some instances, the T cell is expanded using monocyte-derived dendritic cells and defined MHC restricted antigenic glypican-3 peptides. In one embodiment, high-affinity antigen-specific T-cell receptors (TCRs) can be cloned from the antigen specific T cell. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217123 | METHOD FOR DENTAL PULP CRYOPRESERVATION - The present invention relates to a method for cryopreserving the pulp of a non-exfoliated deciduous tooth, comprising a step of making with a laser a hole into the tooth removed from its physiological seat on the tooth neck. After making the hole, the tooth is contacted with a cryopreserving agent and then cryofrozen. An object of the invention further consists in mesenchymal stem cells isolated from the pulp of a cryopreserved tooth according to the method of the invention. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217124 | MODIFIED SILICA SHELL PARTICLES, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Provided herein are silica shell particles modified on their surface with biomolecules, methods of making these particles, and methods of using these particles, e.g., in transfection methods, methods of inhibiting gene expression, and methods of delivering a therapeutic. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217125 | CULTURE METHOD - The invention provides methods of culturing cells, particularly maintaining the differentiation potential of a population of cells with differentiation potential. The methods involve contacting cells with an inhibitor of miRNA-181a* and/or incubation in a serum-free medium. A serum-free medium is also provided. Also provided are progeny stem cells, methods of obtaining them, and uses thereof. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217126 | DRIED HYDROGEL, DRIED VITRIGEL MEMBRANE, AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A dried vitrigel membrane is produced by a method including the following steps of (1) a step of keeping a hydrogel in the inside of a wall surface mold with a shape the same as the desired shape disposed on a substrate, and discharging a part of free water within the hydrogel from a gap between the substrate and the wall surface mold; (2) a step of removing the wall surface mold from the top of the substrate; (3) a step of drying the hydrogel to remove the residual free water, thereby fabricating a vitrified dried hydrogel; (4) a step of rehydrating the dried hydrogel to fabricate a vitrigel membrane; and (5) a step of redrying the vitrigel membrane to remove free water, thereby fabricating a vitrified dried vitrigel membrane. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217127 | CRYOGELS OF PVA-BORONIC ACID CONTAINING CO-POLYMERS FOR CELL CULTURE - A cryogel contains a polyol and a co-polymer of Formula (I). | 2013-08-22 |
20130217128 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A TISSUE-ENGINEERED PROSTHESIS - Developing heart valves are exposed to dynamic strains by applying a dynamic pressure difference over the leaflets. The flow is kept to a minimum, serving only as a perfusion system, supplying the developing tissue with fresh nutrients. Standard heart valves were engineered based on B trileaflet scaffolds seeded with cells isolated from the human saphenous vein. Tissue compaction is constrained by the stent, inducing increasing pre-strain in the tissue. The dynamic strains the tissues are exposed to via the dynamic pressure difference, are estimated using finite element methods based on the mechanical properties of the neo-tissue, in order to get inside into the strain distribution over the leaflet. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217129 | CONDITIONED CELL CULTURE MEDIUM COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - Novel products comprising conditioned cell culture medium compositions and methods of use are described. The conditioned cell medium compositions of the invention may be comprised of any known defined or undefined medium and may be conditioned using any eukaryotic cell type. Once the cell medium of the invention is conditioned, it may be used in any state. Physical embodiments of the conditioned medium include, but are not limited to, liquid or solid, frozen, lyophilized or dried into a powder. Additionally, the medium is formulated with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier as a vehicle for internal administration, applied directly to a food item or product, or formulated with a salve or ointment for topical applications. Also, the medium may be further processed to concentrate or reduce one or more factors or components contained within the medium. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217130 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR IMPROVING PLANT HEALTH - The present invention provides methods and compositions for improving plant health. In particular, application of dicamba or another substrate of DMO, or metabolites thereof including DCSA, to a plant confers tolerance to, or defense against, abiotic or biotic stresses such as oxidative stress including herbicide application, and plant disease, and enhances crop yield. Such application may be in combination with the application of another herbicide such as glyphosate. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217131 | GENOME ENGINEERING VIA DESIGNED TAL EFFECTOR NUCLEASES - The present invention relates to a fusion protein having a TAL (transcription activator-like) effector (TALE) domain and a nucleotide cleavage domain, and more particularly, to the TAL effector nuclease comprising a TAL (transcription activator-like) effector (TALE) domain and a nucleotide cleavage domain, wherein the TALE domain includes one or more TALE-repeat modules, each of the TALE-repeat modules recognizing a single specific nucleic acid, and a use thereof. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217132 | METHODS, COMPOSITIONS AND USE FOR ENHANCING CHEMICAL TOLERANCE BY MICROORGANISMS - Embodiments herein concern compositions and methods for enhancing chemical tolerance of biomass conversion by microorganisms. In some embodiments, enhancing tolerance of biomass hydrolysate conversion includes enhancing tolerance to low molecular weight organic compounds. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217133 | AUTO-DEVELOPING AND REGULARLY-WEIGHTED PROTEIN MOLECULAR WEIGHT MARKER KIT AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - The present invention provides an auto-developing and regularly-weighted protein molecular weight marker kit, comprising: (a) a plurality of recombinant proteins having formula (I), | 2013-08-22 |
20130217134 | Methods and Systems for Monitoring Content of Coating Solutions Using Automated Titration Devices - A method for monitoring content of a coating solution for coating components includes supplying a tank with the coating solution containing a concentration of a solvent and a concentration of a coating material. The concentration of the coating material is tested using a titration process. The titration process may include controllably contacting a volume of the coating solution with a reagent solution to form a mixture and using a color processing device to obtain input color data of the mixture to detect an end-point of the titration process. One or both of the solvent and the coating material is supplied to the tank based on an amount of coating solution contacted with the reagent solution when the color processing device detects an input color data signaling the end-point of the titration process. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217135 | COMPOUND FOR FORMING FLUORESCENT URANIUM COMPLEX, METHOD FOR SYNTHESIZING THEREOF, FLUORESCENT PROBE FOR DETECTING URANIUM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING URANIUM - Disclosed is a compound suitable for use as a fluorescent probe for the detection of uranium. The compound enables the qualitative and quantitative analysis of uranium present in waste samples using less expensive apparatuses. The compound of the present invention has the structure shown by the following formula. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217136 | DEVICES, METHODS, AND TEST KITS FOR ELECTRONIC ANALYTE ASSAYING - An improved qualitative or semi-quantitative diagnostic test for low levels of any analyte, such as hCG, in a biological sample, such as urine. The test comprises of a test device containing reagents for the detection of the monitored analyte and an electronic reader that measures color development at a detection area of the device. The color development is converted to an electronic or digital signal. Improvements were made to the detection process to optimize the detection of a valid fluid front, increase the detection limit without compromising the reliability and accuracy of the test system, and improve the determination of test result validity. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217137 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROTEIN MELT ANALYSIS USING DIPYRROMETHENEBORON DIFLUORIDE COMPOUNDS - According to the present teachings, systems and methods for protein melt analysis are provided that utilizing a dye. In some embodiments, a method comprises preparing a sample by mixing at least one protein with a dye, and applying a controlled heating, while recording the fluorescence emission of the sample. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217138 | TEST ELEMENT FOR DETERMINING A BODY FLUID AND MEASUREMENT METHOD - A test element for determining a body fluid is provided. The test element, in particular for determining the blood glucose level, includes a detection region which is charged with a reagent sensitive to the body fluid. A function element is arranged in or adjacent to the detection region for detecting at least one status parameter for the detection region, such that the functional element can be evaluated by means of a status measurement. A method for measuring the test element is also disclosed. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217139 | FLUORESCENT CARBAZOLE OLIGOMERS NANOFIBRIL MATERIALS FOR VAPOR SENSING - A fluorescence based sensor ( | 2013-08-22 |
20130217140 | Device for Detection of a Partial Pressure and Method for its Operation - In order to provide a device for detection of a partial pressure of a measurement gas contained in a surrounding gas, comprising a measurement space with at least one inlet opening to admit surrounding gas into the measurement space and at least one outlet opening to discharge surrounding gas from the measurement space, a quantity that characterizes the partial pressure of the measurement gas in the measurement gas sensor sensitive to the measurement gas to measure a quantity that characterizes the partial pressure of the measurement gas in the measurement space, as well as readout device to read out the measurement gas sensor as well as a method for its operation, which permit metrological detection of the partial pressure of a measurement gas contained in a surrounding gas with improved chronological and spatial resolution, it is proposed that means to determine a response characteristic of device be provided. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217141 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING AN ANALYTE IN AN AUTOMATED MANNER - A method for determining an analyte of a liquid sample in a cuvette includes providing a cuvette, a reagent, a barcode, an icon on the cuvette and a liquid analysis device comprising a photometer, a rotation device, a camera, a calibration data memory storing first calibration data, and an input device which manually inputs second calibration data. The cuvette is inserted into the liquid analysis device and is rotated to align the icon with the camera. The icon is read with the camera and the icon read compared with an icon model stored in the liquid analysis device to determine whether it corresponds thereto. The liquid sample is subjected to photometry based on the first calibration data if the icon read corresponds to the icon model. If not, the input apparatus is activated and the liquid sample is subjected to photometry on the basis of the second calibration data. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217142 | ARTICLE FOR BIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS - The present invention generally relates to the field of analysis, for example biological analysis. More specifically, the present invention relates to an article, especially for biological analysis, the article including: a first sheet, a second sheet, superimposed on the first sheet, the first and second sheets being joined on all of their sides in order to form a sealed package, at least one analysis device, placed inside the package, a rigid desiccation device, also constituting a device perforating the first or second sheet of the package, in order to access the analysis device, and one of the first and second sheets contains a notch which constitutes a preferential folding area. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217143 | CHEMICAL-ANALYSIS DEVICE INTEGRATED WITH METALLIC-NANOFINGER DEVICE FOR CHEMICAL SENSING - A chemical-analysis device integrated with a metallic-nanofinger device for chemical sensing. The chemical-analysis device includes a metallic-nanofinger device, and a platform. The metallic-nanofinger device includes a substrate, and a plurality of nanofingers coupled with the substrate. A nanofinger of the plurality includes a flexible column, and a metallic cap coupled to an apex of the flexible column. At least the nanofinger and a second nanofinger of the plurality of nanofingers are to self-arrange into a close-packed configuration with at least one analyte molecule. A morphology of the metallic cap is to generate a shifted plasmonic-resonance peak associated with amplified luminescence from the analyte molecule. A method for using, and a chemical-analysis apparatus including the chemical-analysis device are also provided. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217144 | Device and Method for Manipulating and Mixing Magnetic Particles in a Liquid Medium - A device for manipulating and mixing magnetic particles ( | 2013-08-22 |
20130217145 | ANTIBODIES WHICH DETECT PIVKAII AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to antibodies or binding proteins which bind to PIVKA II and may be used, for example, in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), liver cancer and related conditions. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217146 | VIRTUAL SEPARATION OF BOUND AND FREE LABEL IN A LIGAND ASSAY FOR PERFORMING IMMUNOASSAYS OF BIOLOGICAL FLUIDS, INCLUDING WHOLE BLOOD - Detection and characterization of immunologically detected substances are performed electronically on human and animal biological fluids such as whole blood, serum, plasma, urine, milk, pleural and peritoneal fluids, and semen, which fluids are contained in a thin chamber forming a quiescent fluid sample, which chamber has at least two parallel planar walls, at least one of which is transparent. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217147 | DETECTION OF COMPLEXES OF TAU AND AMYLOID - The invention relates to methods for detecting complexes of Tau, Tau variants, including phosphorylated variants, and amyloid containing molecules, as well as autoantibodies to those complexes or components of those complexes, in physiological fluid samples. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217148 | Methods Of Determining Skeletal Maturity - The present invention provides methods to determine skeletal maturity. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217149 | COMPETITION ASSAY - The application provides competition assays used to detect free-light chains or intact immunoglobulins comprising incubating the sample with anti-FLC antibody, or heavy chain class-light chain type-specific antibodies, or fragments of such antibodies, and a known amount of FLC or intact immunoglobulin and detecting the binding of the antibody to the known amount of FLC or immunoglobulin. Assay kits and methods of producing particles coated with FLC are also provided. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217150 | ASSAY APPARATUS AND ITS CONTROL METHOD AND REACTION CONTAINER FOR ASSAY - In an assay apparatus for performing an assay related to a specimen received from the outside thereof based on a reaction between the specimen and a reagent by using a reaction container that holds the reagent, the apparatus includes a detection means that detects a state in which an assay has ended before completion, and a mark providing means that provides a predetermined mark for the reaction container when the state in which the assay has ended before completion is detected by the detection means. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217151 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING SPIN INJECTION ELECTRODE - A production method of the present disclosure includes: a first step of preparing a multi-layer graphene, and an iron oxide that is a ferromagnetic material contacting the graphene and containing Fe | 2013-08-22 |
20130217152 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FLEXIBLE COMPONENTS FOR POWERED CARDS AND DEVICES - Die may be thinned using a thinning and/or a polishing process. Such thinned die may be flexible and may change operational characteristics when flexed. The flexible die may be applied to a mechanical carrier (e.g., a PCB) of a card or device. Detection circuitry may also be provided on the PCB and may be used to detect changed operational characteristics. Such detection circuitry may cause a reaction to the changed characteristics by controlling other components on the card or device based upon the flex-induced changed characteristics. The thinned die may be stacked, interconnected, and encapsulated between sheets of laminate material to form a flexible card or device. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217153 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SCRIBING A SUBSTANTIALLY PLANAR SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE WITH ON-THE-FLY CONTROL OF SCRIBING ALIGNMENT - A method of scribing a substrate along a scribeline includes causing a laser beam to impinge on the major surface, the point of impingement of the beam constituting a light spot, the substrate being positioned with respect to the laser beam such that the light spot is disposed proximal to the scribeline. The substrate and laser beam are moved relative to one another, such that the light spot is caused to translate substantially along the scribeline, whereby localized energy is transferred from the laser beam to the substrate along the course of the scribeline. The positioning of the light spot with respect to the scribeline is monitored by imaging a flash of light produced during the relative motion. Image recognition software is used to analyze the image and determine momentary position information. The momentary position information is used to regulate a laser beam position setpoint. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217154 | INSPECTION APPARATUS, INSPECTION METHOD, EXPOSURE METHOD, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A surface inspection apparatus ( | 2013-08-22 |
20130217155 | PATTERN FORMING METHOD, PATTERN FORMING APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - According to one embodiment, a pattern forming method using a template containing a pattern that has at least one recess section or protrusion section to transfer the shape of the pattern to a resin layer on a substrate, is provided. The method includes a process for coating the resin on the substrate, a process for making the hardness of the first portion as a portion of the resin higher than the hardness of the second portion as the portion other than the first portion, and a process in which the portion other than the pattern of the template makes contact with the first portion, in a state where a gap is maintained between the template and the resin, the shape of the pattern is transferred to the second portion, and the resin is cured. Embodiments of an apparatus for pattern forming are also provided. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217156 | METHOD, MASK AND SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING SOLAR CELL - A method of manufacturing a solar cell according to an aspect includes detecting a positioning pattern that includes at least a part of an ion implantation pattern in which an ion is implanted into a predetermined region of a solar cell substrate, and performing relative positioning between a process unit and the solar cell substrate, wherein the process unit executes a predetermined process based on the detected positioning pattern when the predetermined process is executed to the solar cell substrate. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217157 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING SEMICONDUCTOR LASER - A method for fabricating a semiconductor laser includes: sequentially forming a cladding layer of a first conductivity type, an active layer, a cladding layer of a second conductivity type, and a contact layer of the second conductivity type on a semiconductor substrate; forming a promotion film which contacts the contact layer only in a window region proximate an end plane of the semiconductor laser and absorbs group-III atoms from the contact layer to promote generation of group-III vacancies; implanting ions into the contact layer in the window region to damage the contact layer in the window region; and after forming the promotion film and implanting the ions, heat treating so that the group-III vacancies are diffused and the active layer is disordered in the window region and forms a window structure. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217158 | DEPOSITING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODE DISPLAY USING THE SAME - A deposition device includes a deposition source for discharging a deposition material to be deposited on a substrate, an angle control member at least partly in a discharging path of the deposition material for controlling a discharging angle of the deposition material, and an angle control member driver coupled to the angle control member, the angle control member driver for moving the angle control member in a discharging direction of the deposition material to control the discharging angle. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217159 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE PACKAGE - A method for manufacturing an LED package comprising steps of: providing a substrate and forming spaced electrode structures on the substrate; providing a mold on the top surface of the substrate wherein the mold defines spaced annular grooves which cooperate with the top surface of the substrate to define cavities; filling the cavities with metal material; removing the mold and hardening the metal material to form reflection cups wherein each reflection cup surrounds a corresponding electrode structure and defines a recess; polishing surfaces of the reflection cups and the electrode structures; arranging LED chips in the recesses with each LED chip electrically connected to the electrode structure; injecting an encapsulation layer in the recesses to seal the LED chips; and cutting the substrate to obtain individual LED packages. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217160 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PHOSPHOR FILM AND METHOD FOR MAKING LED PACKAGE HAVING THE PHOSPHOR FILM - A method for manufacturing a phosphor film for use in the an LED package, includes following steps: providing a mold comprising a first and a second molding part, the first molding part and the second molding part cooperatively forming a molding chamber, the first molding part defining an opening communicating with the molding chamber; filling a mixture of phosphor particles and a transparent glue into the first opening; moving a piston in the first opening along a direction from the first molding part to the second molding part, thereby pressing the mixture into the molding chamber; solidifying the mixture to form a phosphor film; and removing the phosphor film from the mold. The phosphor film is used to be attached to a top face of an LED chip opposite a substrate on which the LED chip is mounted. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217161 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING INTEGRAL IMAGING DEVICE - In a method for manufacturing an integral imaging device, a layer of curable adhesive is first applied on a flexible substrate and half cured such that the curable adhesive is solidified but is capable of deforming under external forces. Then the curable adhesive is printed into a lenticular lens having a predetermined shape and size using a roll-to-roll processing device and fully cured such that the curable adhesive is capable of withstanding external forces to hold the predetermined shape and size. Last, a light emitting diode display is applied on the flexible substrate opposite to the lenticular lens such that an image plane of the light emitting diode display coincides with a focal plane of the lenticular lens. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217162 | METHOD FOR FORMING A CLEAVED FACET OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - Embodiments disclose a method including forming at least one compound semiconductor layer on a top r-face of a substrate, forming a line for cleavage on a bottom r-face of the substrate along a length of a guide line, wherein the guide line extends in a (11-20)-plane direction of the substrate, wherein the guide line extends from one portion of an edge to another portion of the edge, and wherein the edge is disposed between the top r-face and the bottom r-face of the substrate, and applying a force to the bottom r-face of the substrate to cleave the substrate along the line for cleavage in the (11-20)-plane direction and to form a cleaved facet along a m-plane of the at least one compound semiconductor. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217163 | LIGHT EMITTING ELEMENT MANUFACTURING METHOD - A light emitting element manufacturing method includes a wafer preparing process of preparing the semiconductor wafer, and a wafer dividing process of dividing the semiconductor wafer. In the wafer dividing process, in a vertical dividing region, a line position shifted by a predetermined distance from a center line of the vertical dividing region in a width direction to one side in the width direction is taken as the cutting start point to divide the semiconductor wafer. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217164 | ORGANIC LAYER DEPOSITION APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DISPLAY APPARATUS USING THE SAME - An organic layer deposition apparatus and a method of manufacturing an organic light emitting display apparatus by using the organic layer deposition apparatus. An organic layer deposition apparatus includes: a carrier including a chuck on which a substrate is mounted to form an organic layer; a scanning unit including a deposition unit for discharging a deposition raw material, and a patterning slit sheet having a plurality of patterning slits, the patterning slit sheet being smaller than the substrate in at least one of a first direction or a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; and a chamber accommodating the carrier and the scanning unit, the scanning unit being arranged to be spaced apart from the substrate and movable relative to the carrier. | 2013-08-22 |
20130217165 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODE DISPLAY - Making an OLED display, includes forming a first storage plate and a gate insulating layer covering the first storage plate on a substrate; sequentially forming a second storage plate covering the first storage plate and a capacitor intermediate in the gate insulating layer; forming a first doping region by injecting an impurity to a part that is not covered by the capacitor intermediate in the first storage plate; forming an interlayer insulating layer having a capacitor opening exposing the capacitor intermediate, and a plurality of erosion preventing layers on an edge of the capacitor intermediate toward the first doping region in the capacitor opening; removing the capacitor intermediate including the erosion preventing layer and a lower region of the erosion preventing layer, and injecting an impurity in the first storage plate through the second storage plate to form a second doping region contacting the first doping region. | 2013-08-22 |