43rd week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 49 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140315657 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A hollow golf club head includes a sole, a crown, a skirt, and a striking face. The golf club includes a junction interconnecting the sole, crown, and skirt to the striking face, the junction including at least one stiffening member. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315658 | POLYALKENAMER COMPOSITIONS AND GOLF BALLS PREPARED THEREFROM - A golf ball that includes (a) a core comprising a center; (b) an outer cover layer; and (c) one or more intermediate layers; wherein at least one of the core, the outer cover layer, or the intermediate layer comprises a composition that includes (i) at least one polyalkenamer and at least one polyamide or (ii) at least one polyalkenamer. A method for making a golf ball comprising a core, one or more intermediate layers and an outer cover layer is also disclosed, wherein the method includes forming a blend comprising at least one polyalkenamer rubber and at least one polyamide; and injection molding the blend into a spherical mold to form the intermediate or outer cover layer. Also disclosed is a polymer composition that includes at least one polyalkenamer and at least one thermoplastic copolyamide elastomer. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315659 | Dual Core Golf Ball Having A Shallow "Positive Hardness Gradient" Thermoplastic Inner Core And A Steep "Positive Hardness Gradient" Thermoset Outer Core Layer - A golf ball includes an inner core layer including a thermoplastic highly-neutralized ionomer formed from a copolymer of ethylene and an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid, an organic acid or salt thereof, and sufficient cation source to neutralize the acid groups of the copolymer by 80% or greater. The inner core has a geometric center hardness and a surface hardness to define a first hardness gradient. An outer core layer is disposed about the inner core and is formed from a homogenous thermoset composition. The outer core layer has an interior hardness and an outer surface hardness to define a second hardness gradient. An inner cover layer is disposed about outer core layer and an outer cover layer is disposed about the inner cover layer. A slope of the second hardness gradient is greater than a slope of the first hardness gradient. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315660 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF STORING AND COMMUNICATING THE LOCATION OF A PIN ON A GOLF COURSE - A system and method for storing and communicating the location of the pin on one or more greens on a golf course. The location of the golf pin is entered into a system and is uploaded for incorporation in a course map depicting the golf course being played by the golfer. The pin location information is used to measure distance from the location aware device to the pin location. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315661 | Article of Manufacture Providing Golf Tee Receptacles - A tee holder article of manufacture for holding golf tees provides one or more loops of material, each loop sized to hold a golf tee, mounted to a backing. The tee holder is attached to an item of apparel, such as a hat or visor, at an attachment portion of the backing. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315662 | Ball Hitting Practice Device and Ball - The present invention is a device to be used to practice hitting a ball. The device according to the invention suspends a ball at a variety of positions movable along three axes. The ball is removably connected to a flexible line having a first side magnet thereon. The user can select if the first-end magnet will rise or fall when the removable ball is struck and the first-end magnet is hit and/or swings a predetermined amount by using either a counterweight or a connector-magnet attached to an adjustment peg fixedly attached to a vertical support. When using the connector-magnet, the user can also select the amount of force required to dislodge the connector-magnet from a metallic component on the vertical support. The present invention is also the ball having metallic components inside which can be safely used with or without the device. The device is safer than existing devices and it produces better results due to its configuration. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315663 | APPROACH TO PROVIDING SAFETY BARRIER BACKSTOP SYSTEMS FOR SPECTATORS OF BASEBALL GAMES - Embodiments of a novel approach to a business process that utilizes and implements any type of clear netting or fencing as a safety barrier backstop for spectators at baseball events are disclosed. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315664 | Compact Basketball Return Device Designed for Made Shots - A basketball return device that surrounds the net, restricting most made shots to fall beneath the front half of the rim. The back half of the cylinder interior is hard, while the interior of the front half is lined with a cushioning material. Suspended from the cylinder piece so that it is directly below the front half of the cylinder is a ricocheter, a half cone that deflects the basketball forward. In the normal position, the hard side faces the backboard and the device should be able to handle all normal shots except those from or near the sides. To better handle side shots, the movable part of the device should be rotated 90 degrees. The device can be raised and attached to the rim unit by using a rod-like instrument. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315665 | Mobile Football Blocking Trainer - A mobile blocking trainer allows offensive football players to practice blocking a defender by moving the blocking trainer in the in the manner required to properly execute different blocks. The mobile blocking trainer includes a strike area intended to simulate an opponent's shoulder area, the target for a proper block. A fabric jersey may be added to this strike area. A wider base is mounted on wheels permitting movement in any direction. Weights are added for resistance, and the weights may be shifted to simulate different types of resistance exerted by an opponent. A flap may be attached to and detachable from the base so that proper footwork can be developed. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315666 | BALL HANDLING IMPROVEMENT DEVICE - The present invention generally relates to sports training devices. Specifically, this invention relates to a device for improving the speed, power and control behind one or more ball handling skills, affected through the use of one or more resistance bands and two or more securing cuffs/means. Certain embodiments of the present invention may be used to improve the speed, power and control of a basketball player's ball handling skills, through toning, strengthening and providing muscle memory improvements to the muscles of the basketball player. Other embodiments may be utilized by players of any sport that would benefit from similar strengthening, toning and muscle memory improvements provided by the ball handling improvement device. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315667 | RECREATIONAL AMUSEMENT - A recreational amusement takes the form a cooler having a toss-type game board integrated with the cooler's lid. The toss-type game board includes one or more cavities in the top of the lid. Provision is made for orienting the top of the lid in a sloping position for play of the game enabled by the game board. The cooler retains all conventional features of a beverage type cooler and, in particular, the characteristic of the interior space of the cooler being substantially sealed off from the environment about the cooler by placement atop the body of the cooler of the lid. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315668 | Racket Stringing Machine - The invention is a machine for stringing rackets. The invention comprises a stringing machine utilizing a sliding spring within the pulling mechanism to allow for customized tension application. A user changes the tension in the stringing machine system by moving the slidable spring along the length of a tension transfer bar. The invention may optionally provide for a means for automatically locking the rotation of the mounting plate during the stringing process. The invention may optionally provide for a self-locking string clamp to be used on the machine for stringing rackets. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315669 | BLADE OF/FOR A HOCKEY STICK - A hockey stick blade with a rear face and a front face having a heel portion, a toe portion spaced apart from the heel portion, and a central portion intermediate the toe and heel portions. The front face has a textured zone defined by a plurality of front protrusions, and a front face reduced-texture zone. At least part of the textured zone extends in the central portion from a lower edge of the blade. The reduced-texture zone extends adjacent the front face textured zone. At least part of the reduced-textured zone extends in the central portion from an upper edge of the blade and in the toe portion from the lower edge of the blade. The textured zone extends in the toe portion upwardly from the reduced-texture zone. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315670 | TRANSMISSION SYSTEM WITH DEVICE FOR REGULATING THE GEAR CHANGE CURVE - A continuously variable transmission system for a motorcycle includes a first drive sheave ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140315671 | DEVICE FOR MOUNTING A FRONT DERAILLEUR ON A BICYCLE FRAME AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING SUCH A FRONT DERAILLEUR - The present invention relates to a device for mounting a front derailleur on a bicycle frame. The device of the invention comprises engagement means for engaging with at least one toothed crown of a crankset and with the derailleur, the engagement means being configured to obtain a desired relative position between the aforementioned at least one toothed crown and the derailleur. The present invention also relates to a method for mounting the front derailleur on the bicycle frame, such a method providing for the use of the aforementioned device. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315672 | TENSIONING DEVICE FOR A SECONDARY TRANSMISSION - The invention refers to a device for adjusting the tension of a motorcycle chain, the chain being the transmission element between two rotating shafts; that of the motorcycle engine output and the rear wheel axle. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315673 | Spring, Belt Tensioning Device, and Assembly - A spring, especially for use in a belt tensioning device, with a number of at least 1.25 and at a maximum 2.5 coils, which extend around a spring axis A | 2014-10-23 |
20140315674 | Injection-molded pocket-type chain wheel made of fiber-reinforced plastic - The invention relates to a pocket-type chain wheel ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140315675 | DRIVE TORQUE DISTRIBUTION APPARATUS - When a first drive shaft and a second drive shaft rotate at equal rotational speeds, a first rotor and a second rotor rotate at equal rotational speeds. On the other hand, a rotational difference is generated between the first drive shaft and the second shaft by generating a torque between the first rotor and the second rotor and consequently, a rotational difference between the first rotor and the second rotor, so that a torque distribution between the first drive shaft and the second drive shaft is adjusted according to the torque generated between the first rotor and the second rotor. With this process, the torque distribution between the first drive shaft and the second drive shaft is adjusted without complicating the structure, and a loss when the first drive shaft and the second drive shaft rotate at equal rotational speeds is reduced. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315676 | TORQUE SPLIT CONTINUALLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A transmission includes a first drive secured to an input, producing a fixed drive ratio; a second drive secured to an input, producing a variable drive ratio; a planetary gearset including a member connected to the second drive, and a second member; a brake releasably holding the second member rotatably fixed; a first clutch releasably connecting the first member and an output; and a second clutch releasably connecting the second member and the first drive. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315677 | COMPACT PLANETARY DIFFERENTIAL GEAR SET ARRANGEMENT - A compact planetary differential gear set includes first ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140315678 | GEAR ASSEMBLY FOR MOTOR VEHICLE - A gear assembly for a motor vehicle includes first clutch configured to selectively couple an input shaft to an output shaft and a second clutch configured to selectively couple the input shaft to a planetary gear train. When the first clutch is activated and the second clutch is not activated, the input torque is transmitted from the input shaft to the output shaft such that the output torque relative to the input torque is a first gear ratio. When the second clutch is activated and the first clutch is not activated, the input torque is transmitted from the input shaft to the output shaft through the planetary gear train such that the output torque relative to the input torque is a second gear ratio. When neither the first clutch nor the second clutch are activated, the input torque is not transmitted from the input shaft to the output shaft. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315679 | STACKED PLANETARY GEAR SET - A stacked or nested planetary gear set for a transmission includes a carrier member supporting for rotation a first set of planet gears, a second set of planet gears, and a third set of planet gears, wherein each of the second set of planet gears are intermeshed with the third set of planet gears. A first sun gear is intermeshed with each of the first set of planet gears. A first ring gear is intermeshed with each of the first set of planet gears. A second sun gear is directly connected to the first ring gear and is intermeshed with each of the second set of planet gears. A second ring gear is intermeshed with each of the third set of planet gears. The stacked planetary gear set may be axially aligned or axially offset. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315680 | DRIVING FORCE TRANSMISSION APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS USING THE SAME - When an abutting member is in contact with a driving force transmission member that engages with a driving member, an biasing member biases the driving force transmission member in a direction where the driving force transmission member is disengaged from the driving member. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315681 | THREE-SHAFT HYBRID TRANSMISSION FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD - A hybrid transmission for a motor vehicle including a heat engine and electric drive machine, including two primary shafts respectively connected to the heat engine and electric machine, each supporting at least one intermediate drive on a first secondary shaft connected to wheels via a differential and a second secondary shaft sending motion of a primary shaft to the differential. A first coupling between the two primary shafts can occupy at least three positions of: the heat engine is uncoupled from the drive train connecting the electric machine to the wheels, or coupled by the second secondary shaft; the primary shaft connected to the heat engine is coupled to the first secondary shaft to drive the wheels with or without support of the electric machine; the primary shaft connected to the heat engine is coupled to the primary shaft connected to the electric machine, to add respective torques thereof. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315682 | CLUTCH DEVICE AND ELECTRIC MACHINE - The invention relates to a clutch device having an actuating device for a drivetrain of a motor vehicle, the drivetrain having an internal combustion engine, an electric machine with a stator and a rotor, and a transmission device, wherein the clutch device can be arranged in the drivetrain between the internal combustion engine at one side and the electric machine and the transmission device at the other side, the clutch device and the actuating device are integrated into the rotor of the electric machine, and the actuating device has a rotatable ramp device with first ramps and second ramps, wherein the clutch device has an electric actuator for actively rotating the ramp device, in order to structurally and/or functionally improve the clutch device, and to an electric machine having a stator, a rotor and a clutch device of this type integrated into the rotor. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315683 | DRIVELINE CLUTCH VARIABLE CLUTCH CAPACITY REAPPLY, SHAPING AND LASH MANAGEMENT - Method to control a clutch device within a transmission selectively coupling an internal combustion engine to a driveline includes controlling slip of the clutch device in response to an engine autostart event. Controlling slip includes adjusting a commanded fill pressure to the clutch device to a first predetermined magnitude that exceeds a pressure threshold until the clutch device is filled, decreasing the commanded fill pressure from the first predetermined magnitude to a second predetermined magnitude below the pressure threshold, and adjusting the commanded fill pressure in accordance with a first ramping profile and in accordance with a subsequent second ramping profile when a transmission input speed achieves a desired first transmission input speed. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315684 | POWERTRAIN CONTROL SYSTEM - The present application relates to a powertrain control system ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140315685 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE DRIVE TRAIN - A method of operating a vehicle drive-train including a drive engine, a transmission device and a drive output. At least one shifting element is provided in the transmission, whose transmission capacity for obtaining an operating condition of the transmission device can at least, in part, be continuously varied. During overdrive operation of the drive-train, torque present at the output can be supported at least partially by the transmission device in the area of the drive engine. During overdrive operation, the transmission capacity of one of the transmission shifting elements, which to obtain the current operating condition of the transmission device is essentially at least approximately zero, is set to a value at which at least part of the torque present at the drive output can be supported in the area of the transmission device, and the rotational speed of the drive engine has a value below a predefined limit value. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315686 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL DEVICE - In a control apparatus for an automatic transmission in which a read-ahead vehicle speed which is a future vehicle speed is estimated on a basis of an acceleration and an actual vehicle speed and a gear shift control is carried out on a basis of the read-ahead vehicle speed and other driving parameters, a start of an up-shift is inhibited even if a determination of the up-shift is made for a predetermined time after a down-shift in a coast state has occurred and executing the up-shift after the predetermined time is elapsed. Consequently, while an unpleasant feeling given to a driver is suppressed, an appropriate gear shift is executable. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315687 | HYDRAULIC PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICE AND VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE - A hydraulic pressure control device includes an accumulator configured to accumulate oil supplied by a mechanical pump and discharge the accumulated oil to a control system; a first oil path connected to a hydraulic path (clutch oil path) at an upstream side than an SLC linear solenoid; a second oil path connected to the hydraulic path (clutch oil path) at a downstream side of a manual valve; a connection control unit (switching valve, accumulation control valve) configured to control the connection between the accumulator and the hydraulic path to communicate the accumulator to either one of the first oil path and the second oil path; and a back pressure control oil path configured to supply the oil supplied by the mechanical pump to the back pressure side of the accumulator. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315688 | Visual Display and Method of Displaying an Exercise Routine - A visual display is coupled to an exercise machine. The exercise routine progress of the user is graphically displayed as one or more shapes, each having a perimeter and an identifiably different interior portion. As the routine progresses, the appearance of a part of the interior portion gradually changes, which allows the user to visualize the relative completion of the entire routine and, optionally, the relative completion of an intermediate stage of the routine. A method of visualizing an exercise routine includes generating a starting image, one or more intermediate images and a finished image. The one or more intermediate images show the user's exercise progress during the routine relative to a given stage of the routine and the entire routine. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315689 | EXERCISE MACHINE - The invention relates to an exercise device comprising a biasing element intended to be moved by the force of a user, an electric actuator ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140315690 | Instructional Displays and Methods for an Exercise Machine - A device for motivating a user of an exercise machine while working out indoors. The device includes an exercise machine, a display connected to the exercise machine, a processor, and a sensor. The processor dynamically creates a workout in response to initialization information. The workout includes a plurality of segments, wherein a segment of the plurality of segments satisfies one or more requirements of the workout. The processor selects one or more video clips that correspond to the segment of the plurality of segments. The sensor communicates information relating to the user to the processor | 2014-10-23 |
20140315691 | Trampoline Balance Pad Assembly - A method to quickly attach or remove an accessory which will transform a conventional mini trampoline apparatus into a more balanced and controlled unit to achieve better physical results while exercising as well as create less strain on sore or painful joints. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315692 | UP AND DOWN RECIPROCATION TREADING LESIURE EXERCISE APPARATUS - An up and down restoration treading leisure exercise apparatus comprises a rack body, a rear wheel shaft gear, a braking component, an unidirectional flywheel, a spindle component, a chain wheel, a driving belt and a transmission belt. The spindle component is disposed to the rack body. The shaft core of the spindle component is provided for mounting the unidirectional flywheel and the chain wheel. The driving belt is circularly disposed to the unidirectional flywheel to provide unidirectional transmission force. When a user downwardly treads the braking component, the branch bar of the braking component will pull the driving belt and enable the unidirectional flywheel and the chain wheel at the same axis to synchronously rotate. The chain wheel drives the rear wheel shaft gear and the rear wheel through the transmission belt. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315693 | TRAINING AID FOR PEDAL POWERED APPARATUS - A removable training aid for a human powered vehicle of the kind in which a pair of opposed cranks are provided which rotate relative to a common axis, the aid providing an audible or tactile indication in use that a rider is rotating the pedals by applying an incorrect pedalling technique, the removable training aid comprising an intermediary body, attachment means for attaching the body to at least one of the cranks and a pedal secured to the intermediary body, the removable training aid being arranged so that in use the pedal is free to rotate around an axis of rotation that is parallel to the common axis, the intermediary part permitting movement of the axis of rotation of the pedal relative to the crank through at least one degree of freedom in the event that a force is applied to the pedal along a path that is not perpendicular to an imaginary line that connects the axis of rotation of the crank with the threaded bore in the crank. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315694 | FOOT EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device that includes a main base and a pair of resistance members. The main base rests on a support surface. The pair of resistance members are replaceably attached to the main base to allow the device to be portable, are length adjustably attached to the main base to allow the device to be length adjustable, are resistance adjustable so as to allow the device to be resistance adjustable, allow exercising of both feet simultaneously without having to have the feet physically attached thereto, are activated by weight of the user, and are disposed on opposite sides of the main base so as to allow the feet to be positioned in front of each other during exercising both feet simultaneously so as to work in opposition to each other by working the toe portion of one foot simultaneously with the heel portion of the other foot. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315695 | Body Stretching Assembly - A body stretching assembly is provided. The assembly comprises a pulley, a plurality of body attachment straps, and a rope. The pulley comprises a securing end and a wheeled end, wherein the securing end includes a frame having a proximal aperture, a protrusion, and a pair of distal legs with fastening apertures. The proximal aperture is configured for connection with a pulley assembly supporting structure, such as a door jam or an exposed support such as a pole. A user threads a rope over the pulley wheel to begin treatment. One end of the rope comprises a hand attachment, whereas the opposing rope end includes one of a head, hand, or ankle attachment. The user pulls one end of the rope, thereby causing the opposing end to pull on the body of a user. Gradual actuation of the rope end provides a stretching exercise to a user. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315696 | VARIABLE RATE FULL BODY EXERCISE SYSTEM - A housing ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140315697 | PHYSICAL EXERCISE DEVICE - The invention relates to a physical exercise device which is to be entirely supported by the user and which is usable while walking or jogging. The device according to the invention is characterized in that it includes: for exercising the upper body, a belt ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140315698 | EXERCISE DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - An exercise device comprises a pair of outer handles and an inner, central disk, rotatable relative to the handles. The disk includes at least a pair of orifices formed therein or therethrough. At least one tether or cord extends between the handles and through the orifices in the central disk. Manipulation of the handles by a user results in cyclic spinning of the disk. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315699 | Apparatus for activating particular muscles - An apparatus for activating particular muscles: a) a belt with two ends , mountable on the torso region of an individual wearer, the belt having a rear portion for traversing a lower back of the individual wearer; b) a pair of shoulder straps connected to the belt wherein each of the shoulder straps includes two ends, one of the ends of each connected to the belt and another end of the shoulder straps is connected to a back support; c) the back support member positioned between and connecting to the pair of shoulder straps and the belt; d) and at least one stationary hand grip element connected and extending from the back support. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315700 | EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device is disclosed for use in performing pushups, the exercise device including an elongate hand support structure adjacent an elongate foot support structure. A top end of the hand support structure is attached to a corresponding top end of the foot support structure, and at least a bottom end of the hand support structure is spaced apart from a corresponding bottom end of the foot support structure. The hand support structure includes a pair of laterally spaced-apart, generally parallel elongate hand support rails having longitudinally spaced-apart handle mounts. The foot support structure includes a pair of laterally spaced-apart, generally parallel elongate foot support rails having longitudinally spaced-apart platform mounts. The exercise device further includes a handle configured for selectable attachment to the handle mounts and a foot platform configured for selectable attachment to the platform mounts. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315701 | ELEVATED CONVERTING MACHINE WITH OUTFEED GUIDE - A system that converts fanfold material into packaging templates includes a converting assembly that performs conversion functions, such as cutting, creasing, and scoring, on the fanfold material as the fanfold material moves through the converting machine in a first direction. The converting assembly may be mounted on a frame such that the converting assembly is elevated above a support surface. An outfeed guide may change the direction of movement of the fanfold material from the first direction to a second, generally vertical direction after the converting assembly has performed the conversion functions on the fanfold material. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315702 | MACHINE DIRECTION, TRANSVERSE DIRECTION AND ANGLED PRE-APPLIED ZIPPERS IN THE ANGLED AND TRANSVERSE DIRECTION - The present disclosure relates to a method, apparatus and product in the art of reclosable packaging wherein the zipper is sealed to a film structure prior to treatment by the packaging machine for producing a thermoformed package. The zipper can be oriented in the machine direction, the transverse direction or at an angled orientation. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315703 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING CUSHIONING MATERIAL - A dunnage machine and system, and a method of producing dunnage. The dunnage machine can have rotatable forming members with recesses formed thereon. Stationary protruding members can extend into the recesses. A cutting system is provided for cutting dunnage produced by the dunnage machine or system, and a lock mechanism is also provided for locking the cutting system when a cover is removed from the dunnage machine. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315704 | AUTOMATIC, ON-THE-FLY, SEPARATOR OPTIMIZATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A system operating as a centrifugal, liquid-liquid separator may be controlled, and even optimized, by automatic control of back pressure to establish an optimum position of the dispersion band therein. Optimizing to minimize impurities (from each other) in each of two separated phases is possible, even simultaneously, by reliance on a processor setting the settling lengths of both heavy and light phases at the same value. Settling length, defined in accordance with the invention, reflects a settling velocity multiplied by a residence time. Equating these lengths, for droplets of each in the other liquid, provides superior results over conventional settling theory maximizing settling area. Equalization of residence times did not provide an improvement over conventional settling theory. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315705 | DYNAMIC, INFLUENT-CONSTITUENT-BASED, SEPARATOR CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD - A system operating as a centrifugal, liquid-liquid separator may be controlled, and even optimized, by automatic control of back pressure to establish an optimum position of the dispersion band therein. Optimizing to minimize impurities (from each other) in each of two separated phases is possible, even simultaneously, by reliance on a processor setting the settling lengths of both heavy and light phases at the same value. Settling length, defined in accordance with the invention, reflects a settling velocity multiplied by a residence time. Equating these lengths, for droplets of each in the other liquid, provides superior results over conventional settling theory maximizing settling area. Equalization of residence times did not provide an improvement over conventional settling theory. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315706 | Centrifuge and Method for Monitoring a Torque - A solid bowl screw centrifuge for processing drilling muds includes a rotatable drum and a rotatable screw. The centrifuge has a drive device for driving the drum and the screw with a drive motor as well as a gear assembly for producing a differential rotational speed between the drum and the screw when the centrifuge is in operation. A gear input shaft of the gear assembly is rotationally fixed by an overload lever arm that can be triggered in the event of a torque overload. The overload lever arm is directly and detachably connected with one end thereof and at a radial distance from the rotation axis of the gear input shaft to the gear input shaft or to a part that is connected thereto in a rotationally fixed manner. A method is provided for monitoring the torque on the gear input shaft. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315707 | Method for automatically loading a centrifuge with sample containers - The invention relates to a method for automatically loading a swinging bucket centrifuge with sample containers, and, the swinging bucket centrifuge being adapted to accommodate a centrifuge carrier which has a plurality of receiving pockets positioned according to a predetermined receiving pocket pattern. The invention is characterized in that the centrifuge carrier is placed in a swinging bucket, with the positioning pattern for the sample containers being determined such that the center of gravity of the moved masses will be on the centrifuge axis during centrifugation when the centrifuge buckets have assumed their swung out positions. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315708 | ARTIFICIAL MARBLE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The invention provides an artificial marble and a method for manufacturing the artificial marble. The artificial marble is manufactured using raw materials such as silica, fluorspar and one or more waste materials. The one or more waste materials are selected from a group that includes limestone, clay, magnesite and phosphate. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315709 | SELECTIVE SONICATION-ASSISTED DEPOSITION METHOD OF INORGANIC PARTICLES AND CHA ZEOLITE MEMBRANES GROWN FROM SEEDED LAYERS ON SUBSTRATES USING THE METHOD AND PLATE-LIKE SI-CHA ZEOLITE PARTICLES USED FOR SEED LAYER FORMATION AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME - Provided is a selective sonication-assisted deposition method of inorganic particles and CHA zeolite membranes grown from seeded uniform layers on substrates using the method and plate-like Si-CHA zeolite particles used for seed layer formation and manufacturing method of the same, in which thin inorganic particles may be selectively deposited on a substrate or on a support, and even a physical interaction between the deposited particles and supports (or substrates) alone allows for obtaining high surface coverage to form a uniform layer, which is critical in reproducible production of membranes of inorganic materials, such as zeolite, by secondary growth. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315710 | PROCESS FOR THE CONVERSION OF LOWER ALKANES TO AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS - A process for producing aromatic hydrocarbons which comprises (a) contacting one or more lower alkanes with a dehyroaromatization aromatic catalyst which is comprised of 0.005 to 0.1% wt platinum, not more than 0.2% wt of an amount of an attenuating metal wherein the amount of platinum is not more than about 0.02% wt more than the amount of the attenuating metal, from about 10 to about 99.9% wt of an aluminosilicate, and a binder, and (b) separating methane, hydrogen, and C | 2014-10-23 |
20140315711 | Catalysts for Producing Hydrogen and Synthesis Gas - A catalyst which comprises nickel and/or cobalt supported on a support that includes a mixed oxide containing metals, such as aluminum, zirconium, lanthanum, magnesium, cerium, calcium, and yttrium. Such catalysts are useful for converting carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide, and for converting methane to hydrogen. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315712 | PROCESS AND CATALYST FOR THE HYDROTREATMENT OF A HEAVY HYDROCARBON FEEDSTOCK - A method of hydrotreating a heavy hydrocarbon feedstock using a hydrotreating catalyst having specific properties that make it effective in removing nitrogen and sulfur from the feedstock is disclosed. The catalyst is composed of an alumina support particle having a specific pore diameter distribution which is achieved in part, by the use of pseudo-boehmite as the alumina source and specific calcining temperatures. The hydrotreatment catalyst also comprises a Group 6 metal component (e.g., molybdenum) and a Group 10 metal component (e.g., nickel), and optionally, a phosphorus metal component, which are supported by the alumina support particle. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315713 | PHENOLSULFONIC ACID ARYL ESTER, DEVELOPING AGENT, AND HEAT-SENSITIVE RECORDING MATERIAL - The present invention provides a compound represented by the formula (1). The compound represented by the formula (1) is a developing agent superior in both color-developing sensitivity with low energy and image stability [in the following formula, wherein R | 2014-10-23 |
20140315714 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR CONTROL OF PLANT PATHOGENIC BACTERIA AND ENDOPHYTIC MICROORGANISMS USING SILVER PHOSPHITE - The present disclosure is directed toward a composition and method of treating and preventing infection of pathogenic microorganisms and endopyhtic microorganisms in a plant through the use of phosphite compositions. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315715 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING BIOMASS, IRON CONCENTRATION, AND TOLERANCE TO PATHOGENS IN PLANTS - Methods for producing greater biomass in a plant, increasing the drought tolerance of a plant, producing a decreased lignin concentration in a plant, producing a greater iron concentration in a plant, or inhibiting fungal infection in a plant comprise administering | 2014-10-23 |
20140315716 | Novel Bacillus Strains and Compositions - In one aspect, the present invention relates to novel Bacillus strains ENV 734 (NRRL B-50800), ENV 735 (NRRL B-50801), ENV 736 (NRRL B-50802), and ENV 737 (NRRL B-50803). These strains possess a high degree of homology with both | 2014-10-23 |
20140315717 | 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 maybe in combination with the application of another herbicide such as glyphosate. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315718 | Agricultural formulations with amides and acyl morpholines - A formulation is provided comprising a) at least one agriculturally active ingredient; b) at least one amide of formula (I) | 2014-10-23 |
20140315719 | TABLETS WITH IMPROVED FRIABILITY - Tablets are prepared with friability reducing agents to yield tablets that are more resistant to breakage or crumbling, but with satisfactory hardness. The friability reducing agents include low molecular weight polyethylene glycol as well as similar agents exhibiting at least three percent (3%) hydroxide moieties and a water solubility of at least eighty percent (80%) (w/w %) in room temperature water. The tablets may comprise an active agent and excipient of almost any type, and about 0.1-about 0.5% by weight friability reducing agent. They exhibit a hardness of at least eighty percent (80%) of the same tablet prepared without the friability reducing agent. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315720 | POLYSACCHARIDE ESTER MICROSPHERES AND METHODS AND ARTICLES RELATING THERETO - A method for producing a polysaccharide ester microsphere may include forming a polysaccharide ester product from a polysaccharide synthesis, wherein the polysaccharide ester product comprises a polysaccharide ester and a solvent; diluting the polysaccharide ester product, thereby yielding a polysaccharide ester dope; and forming a plurality of polysaccharide ester microspheres from the polysaccharide ester dope. Suitable polysaccharides may include, but are not limited to, starch, cellulose, hemicellulose, algenates, chitosan, and any combination thereof. Esters thereof may be organic esters (e.g., acetate and the like), inorganic esters (e.g., sulfonates and the like), or combinations thereof. Further, the solids conent of the polysaccharide ester dope, in some instances, may be greater than about 16 wt %. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315721 | PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES RELATED THERETO - This document discloses molecules having the following formulas (“Formula One” & “Formula Two” and “Formula Three”) | 2014-10-23 |
20140315722 | CATIONIC POLYMERS COMPRISING A HYDROPHOBIC GROUP AS DEPOSITION ENHANCERS FOR PESTICIDES AND CROP PRODUCTION CHEMICALS - The present invention relates to the use of certain hydrophobically modified cationic polymers, prepared by polymerising an alkyl ester of acrylic acid or an alkyl ester of methacrylic acid, a nitrogen containing monomer; and an associative monomer; as deposition enhancers for pesticides and crop production chemicals, such as plant growth regulators, fertilizers and micronutrients, in aqueous solutions; an aqueous composition comprising these polymers and one or more pesticides and/or crop production chemicals, a process for preparing said aqueous composition, and the use of said composition for treatment of plants. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315723 | Tunnel Junction Fabrication - A method for fabricating a tunnel junction includes depositing a first electrode on a substrate, depositing a wetting layer having a thickness of less than 2 nm on the first electrode, using atomic layer deposition (ALD) to deposit an oxide layer on the wetting layer, and depositing a second electrode on the oxide layer. The wetting layer and the oxide layer form a tunnel barrier, and the second electrode includes a superconductor. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315724 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SEQUENCING LONG NUCLEIC ACIDS - The present invention provides methods and systems for sequencing long nucleic acid fragments. In one aspect of the invention, methods, systems and reagent kits are provided for sequencing nucleic acid target sequences. Some embodiments of the methods, systems and reagent kits are particularly suitable for sequencing a large number of fragments, particularly long fragments. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315725 | SEQUENCE ANALYSIS OF COMPLEX AMPLICONS - The invention is directed to methods of generating sequence profiles of populations of nucleic acids, whose member nucleic acids contain regions of high variability, such as populations of nucleic acids encoding T cell receptors or B cell receptors. In one aspect, the invention provides pluralities of sets of primers for generating nested sets of templates from nucleic acids in such populations, thereby insuring the production of at least one template from which sequence reads are generated, despite such variability, or despite limited lengths or quality of sequence reads. In another aspect, members of such populations are bidirectionally sequenced so that further sequence information is obtained by analyzing overlapping sequence reads in the zones of highest variability. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315726 | METHODS FOR CHARACTERIZING DNA SEQUENCE COMPOSITION IN A GENOME - Methods for the high-throughput analysis of transgenic events are herein disclosed. The methods use libraries of sheared genomic DNA ligated to specialized adapters and pooled for sequence analysis and comparison to known genomic and insert sequence. The method finds use in detecting characterizing insertion site, transgene integrity, and transgene copy number. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315727 | METHOD FOR MULTIPLEXED MOLECULAR DETECTION - Molecular probes to particular targets may be nucleic acids that may generally possess resistance to degradation when bound to a target molecule. For example, the molecular probes may be generally resistant to nuclease degradation when bound to their target molecules, and generally not resistant to nuclease degradation when unbound to their target molecules. This may be utilized, for example, to selectively degrade unbound molecular probes while preserving the bound molecular probes, which may thus serve as an indication of the presence of their target molecules in a sample. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315728 | METHOD FOR HIGH-THROUGHPUT AFLP-BASED POLYMORPHISM DETECTION - The invention relates to a method for the high throughput discovery, detection and genotyping of one or more genetic markers in one or more samples, comprising the steps of restriction endonuclease digest of DNA, adaptor-ligation, optional pre-amplification, selective amplification, pooling of the amplified products, sequencing the libraries with sufficient redundancy, clustering followed by identification of the genetic markers within the library and/or between libraries and determination of (co-)dominant genotypes of the genetic markers. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315729 | DETECTION OF NUCLEIC ACID REACTIONS ON BEAD ARRAYS - The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for the use of micro sphere arrays to detect and quantify a number of nucleic acid reactions. The invention finds use in genotyping, i.e. the determination of the sequence of nucleic acids, particularly alterations such as nucleotide substitutions (mismatches) and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Similarly, the invention finds use in the detection and quantification of a nucleic acid target using a variety of amplification techniques, including both signal amplification and target amplification. The methods and compositions of the invention can be used in nucleic acid sequencing reactions as well. All applications can include the use of adapter sequences to allow for universal arrays. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315730 | SCALABLE CHARACTERIZATION OF NUCLEIC ACIDS BY PARALLEL SEQUENCING - A method for detecting the presence or absence of a target polynucleotide in a sample is described. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315731 | METHODS FOR CLASSIFICATION OF TOXIC AGENTS - Methods and systems for evaluating biological dataset profiles relating to toxic agents including candidate pharmaceuticals, environmental agents, biowarfare and chemical warfare agents are provided, where datasets comprising information for multiple cellular parameters are compared and identified, and used in the evaluation of candidate agents. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315732 | CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT - A diagnostic assay for cancer such as lung cancer is disclosed. The assay can also be used to follow patients during treatment and for assessment of disease relapse after treatment. The assay utilizes biomarkers for tumor formation identified in a transgenic mouse model. The assay is used to identify a therapeutic indication for a patient based on the patient's biomarker expression. The biomarker and fragments thereof are also useful for treating cancer, for example lung or colon cancer. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315733 | Methods and Compositions For Sorting and/or Determining Organisms - This invention is directed to methods and compositions for sorting and/or determining microscopic organisms or cells. The methods and compositions are directed to the use of molecular probes to selectively stain the organisms or cells in combination with the use of binding partners to selectively immobilize the stained organisms or cells to a solid carrier. By combining the selectivity of both molecular probes and binding partners in an orthogonal method for staining and immobilization, these methods and compositions increase both the discriminating power of the assays and/or the certainty of the result obtained therefrom. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315734 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ASSIGNING LIKELIHOOD OF ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY PROGRESSION - The invention encompasses diagnosis and prognosis in the context of heart or renal failure, particularly in subjects who exhibit a normal body fluid level of a natriuretic peptide. The invention also relates to methods of assigning an increased likelihood that a subject having AKI is susceptible to AKI progression. The invention relates in part to assigning a diagnosis of heart and/or renal failure, and/or an outcome risk (e.g., worsening cardiac and/or renal function or a mortality risk) to a subject based, at least in part, on the result(s) obtained from an assay that detects WAP four-disulfide core domain protein 2 performed on a body fluid sample obtained from a subject. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315735 | CANCER ANTIGEN-SPECIFIC T-CELL RECEPTOR GENE, PEPTIDE ENCODED BY THE GENE, AND USE OF THEM - Disclosed are: a nucleotide sequence and an amino acid sequence for CDR3 region of T-cell receptor (TCR) gene of WT1-specific cytotoxic T-cell (CTL) for WT1 protein; a method for the detection or treatment of cancer using the nucleotide sequence or the amino acid sequence; and a chip, a primer set, a kit, an apparatus and the like for use in the detection of cancer, each of which comprises the nucleotide sequence or the amino acid sequence. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315736 | DIAGNOSTIC BIOMARKER PROFILES FOR THE DETECTION AND DIAGNOSIS OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE - The present invention provides methods, compositions and kits for the detection of Alzheimer's disease (AD) diagnostic biomarkers, for the diagnosis of AD, for the identification of a subject at risk for developing AD, and for the generation of patient-specific AD diagnostic biomarker profiles. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315737 | BIOMARKERS FOR EPILEPSY - The present invention relates to a group of epilepsy biomarkers comprising (i) SNP rs2740574; (ii) SNP rs1799735; (iii) SNP rs1695; (iv) SNP rs6280; and the locus of the human glutathione S-transferase theta-1 (GSTT1) gene. The invention particularly relates to this group of biomarkers as marker for protection against drug-resistant epilepsy. The group of biomarkers may additionally comprise at least one clinical marker selected from the group comprising (i) a focal seizure with secondary generalization; (ii) age at confirmed diagnosis of epilepsy; (iii) atrophy of hippocampus or medial temporal sclerosis; and (iv) the presence of a brain tumor. The present invention further relates to a method for detecting protection against drug-resistant epilepsy in a subject, a method for monitoring epilepsy therapy, a method of identifying an individual as eligible for an aggressive epilepsy therapy, a composition for detecting protection against drug-resistant epilepsy in a subject, a corresponding kit and a microarray for the analysis of protection against drug-resistant epilepsy. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315738 | MARINE MEDAKA GENES RESPONDING TO THE EXPOSURE OF ENDOCRINE-DISRUPTING CHEMICALS, AND METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING AN AQUATIC ECO-SYSTEM CONTAMINATION USING SAME - The present invention relates to marine medaka genes responding to the exposure of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and a method for diagnosing an aquatic eco-system contamination using the marine medaka genes. Specifically, the method for diagnosing an aquatic eco-system contamination, according to the present invention, makes use of marine medaka genes of which the expression amount changes according to 17β-estradiol, or marine medaka genes of which the expression amount changes according to bisphenol A. Since it was verified that genes of marine medaka exposed to 17β-estradiol are changed or genes of marine medaka exposed to bisphenol A are changed, the present invention can be used in a useful manner for a microarray chip in which marine medaka genes responding to 17β-estradiol or marine medaka genes responding to bisphenol A are integrated, for a diagnosis using same, and for a method for diagnosing health or detecting stress of a marine eco-system by applying a kit having the microarray chip. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315739 | GENE EXPRESSION SIGNATURE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF TISSUE OF ORIGIN OF TUMOR SAMPLES - The present invention provides a process for classification of cancers and tissues of origin through the analysis of the expression patterns of specific microRNAs and nucleic acid molecules relating thereto. Classification according to a microRNA tree-based expression framework allows optimization of treatment, and determination of specific therapy. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315740 | ANTIGEN ARRAY AND DIAGNOSTIC USES THEREOF - A method of diagnosing an immune disease, or a predisposition thereto, in a subject is disclosed. The method comprises determining a capacity of immunoglobulins of the subject to specifically bind each antigen probe of an antigen probe set, wherein the antigen probe set comprises a plurality of antigen probes selected from the group consisting of at least a portion of a cell/tissue structure molecule, at least a portion of a heat shock protein, at least a portion of an immune system molecule, at least a portion of a homopolymeric polypeptide, at least a portion of a hormone, at least a portion of a metabolic enzyme, at least a portion of a microbial antigen, at least a portion of a molluscan antigen, at least a portion of a nucleic acid, at least a portion of a plant antigen, at least a portion of plasma molecule, and at least a portion of a tissue antigen, wherein the capacity is indicative of the immune disease or the predisposition thereto, thereby diagnosing the immune disease, or the predisposition thereto, in the subject. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315741 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR MODULATING DEUBIQUITINASES AND UBIQUITINATED POLYPEPTIDES - This document relates to methods and materials involved in modulating deubiquitinases (e.g., USP10 polypeptides) and/or ubiquitinated polypeptides (e.g., tumor suppressor polypeptides or mutant versions of tumor suppressor polypeptides). For example, methods and materials for increasing deubiquitinase (e.g., a USP10 polypeptide) expression or activity, methods and materials for decreasing deubiquitinase (e.g., a USP10 polypeptide) expression or activity, methods and materials for stabilizing tumor suppressor polypeptides (e.g., wild-type p53 polypeptides), methods and materials for de-stabilizing mutant versions of tumor suppressor polypeptides (e.g., mutant p53 polypeptides), and methods and materials for reducing cancer cell proliferation, increasing cancer cell apoptosis, and/or treating cancer (e.g., cancers having reduced levels of wild-type p53 polypeptides or cancers having increased levels of mutant p53 polypeptides) are provided. This document also provides methods and materials for identifying agonists or antagonists of USP10 polypeptide mediated stabilization of p53 polypeptides. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315742 | BIODOSIMETRY PANELS AND METHODS - The present invention relates to methods and kits to assess an absorbed dose of ionizing radiation and/or the severity of tissue injury from radiation in a patient. The invention also relates to algorithms used to calculate an absorbed dose of radiation based on biomarker measurements of a plurality of biomarkers that are altered relative to a normal control in the event of radiation exposure. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315743 | Methods and Compositions for the Treatment and Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer - The invention relates to methods, compositions and kits for the diagnosis, detection, and treatment of ovarian cancer. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315744 | ASSESSMENT OF OOCYTE COMPETENCE BY DETECTING SPSB2 AND/OR TP53I3 GENE EXPRESSION - Methods are provided for evaluating an oocyte for fertilization and implantation comprising analysis of gene expression in cumulus cells wherein the detected genes or polypeptides include at least SPSB2 and TP53I3. For example, methods are provided for determining whether a cumulus cell expresses, or does not express, one or more of a group of markers identified as differently expressed between cumulus cells associated with chromosomally normal oocytes and cumulus cells associated with chromosomally abnormal oocytes. Methods are provided for the detection of marker expression of differentially expressed genes at the RNA level, as well as at the protein level. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315745 | BROAD DETECTION OF DENGUE VIRUS SEROTYPES - Processes for detecting Dengue virus (DENV) nucleic acid in a sample are provided including producing an amplification product by amplifying DENV nucleotide sequence and detection of an amplification by hybridization of a probe or other technique. The processes use primers or probes with introduced mutations and or degenerate bases that provide excellent superiority in detection and serotyping of DENV in a sample. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315746 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PROSTATE CARCINOMA - Compositions and methods for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of prostate cancer, well as for treatment selection. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315747 | BIFUNCTIONAL OLIGONUCLEOTIDE PROBE FOR UNIVERSAL REAL TIME MULTIANALYTE DETECTION - The invention relates to a mediator probe comprising a probe region and a mediator region. Furthermore, the invention relates to a system comprising a mediator probe and a detection molecule, use of that system and a method for detection of at least one target molecule. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315748 | DETECTION, ISOLATION AND ANALYSIS OF RARE CELLS IN BIOLOGICAL FLUIDS - The invention provides a method for isolating or enriching a rare cell from a biological fluid of a mammal employing an antibody that binds a cell-surface antigen of the rare cell. The immobilized antibody is incubated with a sample of biological fluid that includes the rare cells and a plurality of other cells so as to form an antibody-rare cell complex. The complex can be detected or isolated and subsequently analyzed by any of a variety of physical, chemical and genetic techniques. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315749 | METHODS AND KITS FOR DETECTING IGE-EXPRESSING B CELLS - The invention relates to the field of medical diagnostics. In particular, it relates method and kits for identification and classification of IgE-related diseases, e.g. Type I hypersensitivity, as well as for monitoring of treatment efficacy, for instance anti-IgE therapy. Provided is a multi-color flow cytometric method for analyzing memory B cell and plasma cell subsets in a biological sample, comprising staining the sample with a panel of fluorochrome-conjugated antibodies comprising antibodies against IgM, IgA, IgG, IgD and IgE; an antibody against a B cell marker and an antibody against the CD38 antigen; subjecting the sample to flow cytometry and gating for lymphocytes based on forward scatter and side scatter pattern; gating the lymphocytes for expression of the B cell specific marker and CD38 to discriminate between CD38 | 2014-10-23 |
20140315750 | SELECTIVE DETECTION OF NOROVIRUS - A process for detecting norovirus nucleic acid in a sample is provided including producing an amplification product by amplifying a norovirus nucleotide sequence using a forward primer of SEQ ID NO: 1, 4, or 10 and a reverse primer of SEQ ID NO: 2, 5, or 11, and detecting the amplification product to detect norovirus in the sample. Also provided are reagents and methods for detecting and distinguishing GI or Gil norovirus from other infectious agents. A kit is provided for detecting and quantifying norovirus in a sample. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315751 | High Throughput Selection of Specific Cell Binding and Lytic Polypeptides - The invention provides methods for identifying cell binding and/or lytic polypeptides that permit production of specific polypeptide therapeutics in a high throughput manner. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315752 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND PROGNOSIS OF RENAL INJURY AND RENAL FAILURE - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for monitoring, diagnosis, prognosis, and determination of treatment regimens in subjects suffering from or suspected of having a renal injury. In particular, the invention relates to using a one or more assays configured to detect a kidney injury marker selected from the group consisting of Stanniocalcin-1, Antithrombin-III, Toll-like receptor 2, Triiodothyronine (T3), Thyroxine (T4), Extracellular matrix protein 1, Coagulation factor XIII A chain, Coagulation factor XIII B chain, Interleukin-17F, Interleukin-22, Vitronectin, Progesterone, Estradiol, Growth/differentiation factor 15, and Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers in renal injuries. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315753 | ENGINEERING A HETEROGENEOUS TISSUE FROM PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS - Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to methods and compositions for the production of heterogeneous tissue from human induced pluripotent stem (hiPS) cells. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315754 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ASSESSING AND TREATING CANCER - Embodiments are directed to methods and compositions for determining the level of DCLK1-S in a sample and treating a subject having elevated levels of DCLK1-S. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315755 | Genome-wide Antisense Oligonucleotide and RNAi - The present invention relates to the generation and construction of libraries for genome-wide antisense oligonucleotide and siRNA. | 2014-10-23 |
20140315756 | Articles Having Localized Molecules Disposed Thereon and Methods of Producing Same - Methods of producing substrates having selected active chemical regions by employing elements of the substrates in assisting the localization of active chemical groups in desired regions of the substrate. The methods may include optical, chemical and/or mechanical processes for the deposition, removal, activation and/or deactivation of chemical groups in selected regions of the substrate to provide selective active regions of the substrate. | 2014-10-23 |