45th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 33 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140328929 | Method of Preventing Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease using Oral Beclomethasone Dipropionate - Results from two randomized trials have shown that oral beclomethasone dipropionate (BDP) is effective for treatment of acute gastrointestinal graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). Here, we report results of a double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled phase II study designed to test the hypothesis that acute GVHD could be prevented by administration of oral BDP, beginning before hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) and continuing until day 75 after HCT. Study drug (BDP or placebo) was administered as 1 mg immediate-release formulation plus 1 mg delayed-release formulation orally four times daily. According to the primary endpoint, systemic glucocorticoid treatment for GVHD was given to 60 of the 92 participants (65%) in the BDP arm, versus 31 of 46 participants (67%) in the placebo arm. The secondary efficacy endpoints showed no statistically significant differences between the two arms. The proportion of participants who took at least 90% of the prescribed study drug during the first 4 weeks after HCT was 54% overall. Lower severity of mucositis strongly correlated with higher adherence to the schedule of study drug administration. Inconsistent adherence related to mucositis during recovery after myeloablative conditioning may have obscured a beneficial therapeutic effect in the current study. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328930 | Pharmaceutical Compositions - Provided herein is a pharmaceutical composition comprising an antagonist, an agonist, a seal coat, and a sequestering polymer, wherein the antagonist, agonist, seal coat and at least one sequestering polymer are all components of a single unit, and wherein the seal coat forms a layer physically separating the antagonist from the agonist from one another. Methods for manufacturing such a pharmaceutical composition are also provided. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328931 | NUCLEIC ACID PARTICLES, METHODS AND USE THEREOF - The present invention provides, among other things, a particle which includes a core comprised of self-assembled one or more nucleic acid molecules, the core being characterized by an ability to adopt at least two configurations: a first configuration having a first greatest dimension greater than 2 μm and; a second configuration having a second greatest dimension less than 500 nm, wherein addition of a film coating converts the core from its first configuration to its second configuration. Methods of making and using of provided particles are also disclosed. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328932 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING N-ACETYLCYSTEINE AND/OR MICROENCAPSULATED GASTROPROTECTED LYSOZYME IN ASSOCIATION WITH PROBIOTIC BACTERIA CAPABLE OF RESTORING THE STOMACH'S OWN BARRIER EFFECT WHICH IS LOST DURING THE PHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENT OF GASTRIC HYPERACIDITY - The present disclosure refers to a composition with N-acetylcysteine and/or lysozyme; or N-acetylcysteine and microencapsulated gastroprotected lysozyme with pro biotic bacteria for use in the pharmacological treatment of gastric hyperacidity. Said composition is capable of restoring the stomach's own barrier effect, which is lost during the pharmacological treatment of gastric hyperacidity, and of minimising the secondary effects due to said pharmacological treatment. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328933 | NOVEL FORMULATIONS AND METHODS - Nanoparticles comprising VIP and their use in treating, e.g. pulmonary hypertension. Such nanoparticles provide improved delivery of VIP and allow for acute treatment and optionally for sustained release of VIP in a patient. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328934 | GRANULES FOR PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR THEIR PRODUCTION - Disclosed are improved granular pharmaceutical preparations, together with improved methods and apparatus for preparation of granules for use in such preparations. Such methods are especially useful for making granules for solid oral dose pharmaceutical preparations, and are particularly suited to the production of granules comprising 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. The granules exhibit a more sharply peaked length distribution, and hence aspect ratio distribution, and have a consequently much sharper dissolution profile after further processing. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328935 | Genes Encoding Major Capsid Protein L1 of Human Papilloma Virus - The present invention discloses a codon-optimized gene encoding major capsid protein L1 of human papilloma virus, which is capable, after transduced into a yeast cell, of efficiently expressing the major capsid protein L1 of human papilloma virus. The present invention also discloses an immunogenic macromolecule which is essentially produced by expression of said codon-optimized gene encoding the major capsid protein L1 of human papilloma virus in a yeast cell. The present invention further discloses the use of said immunogenic macromolecule and a composition comprising said immunogenic macromolecule. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328936 | NOVEL PHARMACEUTICAL STATIN COMPOSITION - The invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition, comprising or consisting of: 10 to 30 weight percent of at least a pharmaceutically active amount of a pharmaceutical substance selected from the group comprising statins, in particular water-insoluble, oxidatively degradable statins, preferably cerivastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, pitavastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin, or combinations thereof, 30 to 70 weight percent of lactose hydrate, 2 to 15 weight percent of microcrystalline cellulose, 5 to 25 weight percent of a partially water-soluble starch, 0.2 to 4 weight percent of at least one alkali and/or alkaline-earth salt of stearic acid and/or stearyl fumaric acid, wherein the composition contains no antioxidatively active substances such as chain terminators, reductants, free-radical scavengers, and complexing agents. The invention further relates to a method for the production thereof, to a composition that can be obtained in the method, and to the use of the pharmaceutical composition according to the invention. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328937 | Drug Delivery Systems and Use Thereof - The invention provides a microsphere formulation for the sustained delivery of an aptamer, for example, an anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor aptamer, to a preselected locus in a mammal, such as the eye. In addition, the invention provides methods for making such formulations, and methods of using such formulations to deliver an aptamer to a preselected locus in a mammal. In particular, the invention provides a method for delivering the aptamer to an eye for the treatment of an ocular disorder, for example, age-related macular degeneration. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328938 | Pharmaceutical Compositions Comprising Renewably-Based Biodegradable 1,3-Propanediol - Biodegradable pharmaceutical compositions comprising 1,3-propanediol and its esters are provided. The 1,3-propanediol and its esters in the pharmaceutical composition are biologically derived, and as such, the pharmaceutical compositions exhibit a low anthropogenic CO | 2014-11-06 |
20140328939 | METHOD FOR PREPARING BIOCOMPATIBLE SMALL INTESTINAL MUCOSA HYDROGEL CAPABLE OF CONTROLLING IN-VIVO DEGRADATION PERIOD - The present invention relates to a method for preparing a biocompatible small intestinal submucosa hydrogel with a controllable in-vivo degradation period, more particularly to a method for preparing a small intestinal submucosa hydrogel which is formed in a solution phase by forming chemical crosslinkages by solubilizing a biocompatible small intestinal submucosa powder and allows the degradation period of a gel formed during in-vivo injection by controlling the degree of crosslinking and a method for preparing a small intestine submucosa drug carrier or a small intestine submucosa support using the hydrogel. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328940 | MODULATION OF AXON DEGENERATION - The invention relates generally to treatment of neurological disorders and nervous system injuries. The invention specifically provides methods of using modulators of particular target proteins to modulate degeneration of neurons or portions thereof, such as axons. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328941 | NON-CORROSIVE STABLE PERACETIC ACID CONCENTRATE SOLUTION - A composition that includes: (a) hydrogen peroxide; (b) at least one of an inorganic acid and an organic acid; (c) chelator; (d) anticorrosive agent; and (e) surfactant. Kits that include the composition, as well as methods of using the composition (e.g., as a disinfectant) are provided. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328942 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITION OF ORTHO PHENYLPHENOL AND SILVER - Provided are antimicrobial compositions comprising: ortho phenylphenol and silver. The compositions are useful for controlling microorganisms in aqueous or water-containing systems. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328943 | INSULIN COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD OF MAKING A COMPOSITION - The invention is related to insulin compositions with a high content of zinc atoms per six molecules of acylated insulin. The insulin is an acylated insulin and may be mixed with a further insulin analogue such as the rapid acting insulin Asp B28 human insulin. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328944 | USE OF CTBP1 siRNA FOR THE TREATMENT OF GASTRIC CANCER - This invention encompasses a novel composition comprising silenced CTBP-1 combined with a compound selected from among 5-FU, Cisplatin and Epirubicin. The invention further relates to a method of treating gastric cancer with a combination of siRNA silenced CTBP-1 and a compound selected from among 5-FU, Cisplatin and Epirubicin. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328945 | METHOD FOR STABILIZING AN ELECTROCHEMICALLY GENERATED SANITIZING SOLUTION HAVING A PREDETERMINED LEVEL OF FREE AVAILABLE CHLORINE AND pH - The present invention provides a method for stabilizing free available chlorine solutions that are electrochemically generated utilizing one or more Cylindrical Electrolysis cells, which allows generation of Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL) solutions with excellent sanitizing properties. The invention further provides methods to stabilize different concentrations of Hypochlorous Acid solutions with a pH value ranging from 4.0 to 7.5 and an Redox Oxidation Potential between +700 and +1200 mV, as well methods to stabilize hydrogel formulations containing Hypochlorous Acid as the active ingredient. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328946 | ANTIMICROBIAL SOLUTIONS CONTAINING DICHLORIDE MONOXIDE AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Methods and products are provided for treating a wound or infection in a mammal or disinfecting a surface with a hypochlorous acid solution that has been activated by a catalyst. Additionally provided is a process for preparing an antimicrobial product that produces an activated hypochlorous acid solution for use as an antimicrobial. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328947 | CAUSTIC AGRICULTURAL COMPOSITIONS - An aqueous teat dip composition includes significant amounts of glycerin and preferably ethanol and has a pH of at least 8.5. The aqueous teat dip composition can be provided by a method that involves delivering a basic concentrate to a site where dairy animals are located where the concentrate is mixed with water before the pH of the resulting solution is upwardly adjusted. The basic concentrate can be a byproduct of a biofuel refining process. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328948 | BUFFERED COMPOSITIONS FOR DIALYSIS - Acid concentrates, and dialysate compositions prepared therefrom, contain citric acid and an effective amount of a buffering agent selected from acetate and/or lactate. The buffering agent allows a physiologically acceptable amount of citrate to maintain the desired pH of the dialysate. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328949 | ELECTROCHEMICALLY GENERATED ANTIMICROBIAL SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION - The present invention provides a method for generating an Enhanced Electrolyzed Alkaline Water solution or hydrogel formulation containing a pH of approximately 12.5 and a Sodium Hydroxide concentration between 150 and 200 ppm having excellent sanitizing and disinfecting properties. The invention further provides methods to apply the Sodium Hydroxide solution as hard surface sanitizer and as a fogging medium for sanitizing stables, barns including poultry incubators as replacement of nowadays used chemical cleaning agents or in case of fumigation replacement of formaldehyde. Finally, the invention discloses usage of modified Enhanced Electrolyzed Water formulations for use as topical treatment in veterinary applications for livestock and wherein gelling-agents, dyes, fragrances, foaming agents, biocides, biopesticides may be blended into the Enhanced Alkaline Water to address specific bactericidal or fungal diseases. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328950 | MORUS EXTRACTS RICH IN N-ACIDS OF IMINO SUGARS AND OR PIPECOLIC ACIDS - This invention relates to extracts rich in N-acids of imino sugars (as opposed to neutral and basic imino sugars) and/or pipecolic acids obtainable from the plant leaves of mulberry ( | 2014-11-06 |
20140328951 | Composition for Preventing and Treating Vision Deterioration and Age-Related Macular Degeneration through Retinal Repair Using Ginseng/Red Ginseng Extracts and Ginsenoside - The present invention provides a composition comprising ginseng extract, red ginseng extract or ginsenosides as active ingredients for the prevention, slowed progression, and treatment of macular degeneration. More specifically it provides pharmaceutical composition to improve visual function by regenerating the transport characteristics of Bruch's membrane. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328952 | TOPICAL COMPOSITIONS - This invention provides compositions and methods of manufacturing such compositions that employ GRAS compounds which can act to promote the generation of stem, epidermal or other skin cells in the epidermis, activation of collagen synthesis, activation of hyaluronic acid synthesis, enhanced skin hydration, and dermal healing by stimulating stem cell and fibroblast migration to sites of needed repair. These compositions and methods are useful for rejuvenating the skin and for treating some skin-related aging or other dermal damaging conditions, including wrinkle reduction and treatment of minor dermal wounds. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328953 | SKIN PREPARATION COMPOSITION FOR EXTERNAL USE HAVING EXCELLENT ANTISEPTIC ABILITY - The present invention relates to a skin preparation composition for external use having excellent antiseptic ability without using chemical antiseptics. More particularly, the present invention relates to a skin preparation composition for external use, comprising: glyceryl undecylenate having excellent antiseptic ability; and one or more mixtures of ethylhexylglycerin, glyceryl caprylate, p-anisic acid and a citrus mixed extract, thus improving antiseptic ability through the increased effects of antiseptic abilities of those materials. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328954 | HERBAL/ORGANIC COMPOSITION FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF PAIN - An herbal/organic composition for the treatment and management of pain contains about 0.01 wgt % | 2014-11-06 |
20140328955 | METHODS FOR TREATING CHRONIC WOUNDS - A therapeutic healing compound is provided. The therapeutic healing compound includes a sugarcane plant extract and a gelling agent that includes at least one of xanthan gum and hydroxyethyl cellulose. The compound may also include collagen. The therapeutic healing compound may be used for treating wounds, burns and cosmetic enhancement, such as an exfoliate for anti-aging. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328956 | Use Of Two Botanicals With Complementary Activities For Improvement Of Skin - A skin augmentation composition comprises a therapeutically effective amount of a combination of a gingerol and a curcumin and a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods for enhancing the repair of damaged skin and the prevention of developing wounds in a subject having damaged skin comprises administering to a portion of damaged skin, a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a combination of a gingerol and a curcumin and a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328957 | Multi-Purpose Cosmetic Compositions - Disclosed are compositions and method for their use comprising effective amount of | 2014-11-06 |
20140328958 | Multi-Purpose Cosmetic Compositions - Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use comprising effective amount of | 2014-11-06 |
20140328959 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR FRICTION CONSOLIDATION FABRICATION OF PERMANENT MAGNETS AND OTHER EXTRUSION AND NON-EXTRUSION STRUCTURES - A die tool and process are described that provide friction consolidation fabrication and friction consolidation extrusion fabrication products including permanent magnets, and other extrusion and non-extrusion structures. The present invention overcomes previous particle size, texture, homogeneity and density limitations in conventional metallurgy processes. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328960 | MOLD COMPRISING A CAVITY FOR MOLDING A DEVICE FOR CLOSURE IN A GROOVE - A molding element for a mold for vulcanizing a tread of a tire, comprising a base able to mold part of the tread surface of the tread and a bar able to mold a groove in the tread, the bar comprising two lateral faces extending along its length and projecting from the base and an upper face connecting the lateral faces. The molding element comprises a contact edge formed by the base and the bar, intended to come into contact with another molding element to form all or part of the vulcanizing mold, and further comprising at least one recess in the bar, which opens onto one of the lateral faces and onto the contact edge, but does not open onto the upper face of the bar. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328961 | THERMALLY INSULATED DIE PLATE ASSEMBLY FOR UNDERWATER PELLETIZING AND THE LIKE - An insulated die plate assembly for use in underwater pelletizing and other granulation processes includes a thin, continuous air chamber formed across the plate assembly generally parallel to the die face such that the heated upstream portion of the die plate assembly is thermally insulated from the downstream portion. The air chamber is atmospherically equilibrated by venting the air chamber to the atmosphere. The plurality of extrusion orifices, either individually or in groups, are formed in extrusion orifice extensions that extend through the insulation chamber so that the process melt to be granulated can pass therethrough. The orifice extensions and the components forming the air chamber around the orifice extensions channel heat along said extensions to maintain the process melt therein at a desired temperature, to help rigidify the die plate assembly and to better seal the air chamber. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328962 | APPARATUS FOR FILLING A CONFECTIONARY ARTICLE - Disclosed is a nozzle assembly for usage with at least one conduit, the nozzle assembly including a nozzle support ( | 2014-11-06 |
20140328963 | APPARATUS FOR FIBER REINFORCED ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - Various embodiments related to three dimensional printers, and reinforced filaments, and their methods of use are described. In one embodiment, a void free reinforced filament is fed into an conduit nozzle. The reinforced filament includes a core, which may be continuous or semi-continuous, and a matrix material surrounding the core. The reinforced filament is heated to a temperature greater than a melting temperature of the matrix material and less than a melting temperature of the core prior to applying the filament from the conduit nozzle. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328964 | THREE DIMENSIONAL PRINTING - Various embodiments related to three dimensional printers, and reinforced filaments, and their methods of use are described. In one embodiment, a void free reinforced filament is fed into an conduit nozzle. The reinforced filament includes a core, which may be continuous or semi-continuous, and a matrix material surrounding the core. The reinforced filament is heated to a temperature greater than a melting temperature of the matrix material and less than a melting temperature of the core prior to drag the filament from the conduit nozzle. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328965 | FILLING SHOE - The invention relates to a filling shoe ( | 2014-11-06 |
20140328966 | Device for Cold Expansion of Fastener Holes - The invention refers to a device for cold expansion of fastener holes. The device comprises a hydraulic cylinder ( | 2014-11-06 |
20140328967 | MOLD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A method for creating a mold for an optical connector includes a main body and a film, the film is a compound of aluminum oxide and hexamethyldisilazane providing a non-stick and hard surface. The main body defines a cavity therein and the surfaces of the cavity are coated with the film. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328968 | SWIVEL SIDE ACTION FOR PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDS - An actuator for an injection mold is provided and may include a housing, a projection rotatably supported by the housing and movable between an extended state and a retracted state, and a cam supported by the housing. The cam may selectively move the projection between the extended state and the retracted state relative to the housing. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328969 | HYBRID INJECTION MOLDING SYSTEM - An injection molding system includes a cavity assembly and a core assembly. The core assembly includes a core plate, a core skeleton secured to the core plate, and a removable core body insert defining a mold shape, secured to the core skeleton. The cavity assembly includes a core plate with a circular groove and a gate pad disposed in the groove, providing an entry point for liquefied resin material. The cavity assembly further includes a cavity insert disposed on the gate pad, forming an inner cavity for receiving liquefied resin material via the gate pad and for receiving the removable core body insert of the core assembly. The core assembly further includes a cavity skeleton with a circular opening for providing access to the inner cavity, disposed over the cavity insert and the gate pad, and secured to the cavity plate. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328970 | Nutritional Composition Comprising Whey and Hydrolyzed Casein and Uses Thereof - The present disclosure provides a nutritional composition, such as a preterm infant formula that includes a protein source comprising whey protein and hydrolyzed casein protein. The whey protein to hydrolyzed casein ratio may be from about 90:10 to about 50:50 by weight. The hydrolyzed casein may have a degree of hydrolysis of from about 20% to about 80%. Additionally, provided are methods for improved gastric emptying and improved digestibility in a target subject, such as a preterm infant. When administered, the nutritional compositions may promote intestinal transit and absorptive capacity. Consequently, better growth and development, especially neurological development of the target subject may be achieved. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328971 | FOOD PRODUCTS COMPRISING ZEOLITES - The present invention concerns food products comprising zeolite, in particular clinoptilolite and optionally in combination with other inorganic components able to reduce absorption of the ethanol ingested via the consumption of alcoholic drinks. A further subject-matter of the invention is a clinoptilolite having characteristic purity and granulometry. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328972 | Xylanases for Animal Feed - The present invention relates to the use in animal feed of a xylanase having a percentage of identity to a | 2014-11-06 |
20140328973 | METHOD OF RELEASING NICOTINE FROM CHEWING GUM - A method of releasing nicotine from a compressed chewing gum tablet, wherein the chewing gum tablet includes two modules; a first module including nicotine and tablet material, and a second module including gum base and nicotine. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328974 | WINEMAKING METHOD WITHOUT THE ADMIXTURE OF SULPHUR DIOXIDE, USING CHITOSAN-BASED FILMS - The present invention relates to a winemaking process using the traditional method of vinification except that, after fermentation, a chitosan-based film is placed in contact with the wine and no sulfur dioxide is added. The present invention also relates to a process for preparation of a chitosan-based film by modification of the chitosan with natural compounds, which allows to produce chitosan films stable in acidic medium, with high antioxidant activity, while maintaining the antimicrobial activity. In one embodiment, the films are prepared by covalent linkage to the chitosan of molecules, such as genipin, which results in decreasing its solubility in acidic medium, and also of molecules with high antioxidant activity, such as caffeic acid, or grape and wine extracts rich in compounds with antioxidant activity. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328975 | FOOD INGREDIENT COMPRISING HYDROLYZED WHOLE GRAIN - The present invention relates to a food ingredient comprising a savory flavour component, a hydrolyzed whole grain composition and an alpha-amylase or fragment thereof, which alpha-amylase or fragment thereof shows no hydrolytic activity towards dietary fibers when in the active state. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328976 | ENZYMATICALLY HYDROLYSED LIPIDS AS FLAVOUR INGREDIENTS - A process for preparing a flavour concentrate having a meat flavour and/or aroma, comprising contacting animal lipid with a lipase enzyme, such that at least some triglycerides present in the lipid are hydrolysed, to give a mixture of free fatty acids, monoglycerides, diglycerides and non-hydrolyzed triglycerides; heating the mixture to inactivate the lipase; and heating the mixture with an aqueous solution containing at least one reducing sugar and at least one amino acid to give the flavour concentrate. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328977 | OPTICAL READABLE CODE SUPPORT AND CAPSULE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE HAVING SUCH CODE SUPPORT PROVIDING AN ENHANCED READABLE OPTICAL SIGNAL - An optically readable code support ( | 2014-11-06 |
20140328978 | PRESSURE RELEASE CLOSURE DEVICE AND BAG FOR COOKING - The present invention concerns a kit of parts comprising a cooking bag for storing food to be cooked in a microwave oven, the cooking bag having a cooking bag opening, and a pressure release closure device, configured for restricting the cooking bag opening when attaching the pressure release closure device at the exterior of the cooking bag thereby contracting the cooking bag opening so as to establish a steam conduit whereby gas pressure in the cooking bag may be released from the cooking bag during cooking in a microwave oven. Further the present invention relates to a pressure release closure device and a method of preparing food using a pressure release closure device. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328979 | UNIT DOSE PACKAGE FOR NUTRITIONAL PRODUCT - A unit dose package of a liquid nutritional product comprises a form-stable, cup shaped container with a capacity of less than 70 ml having a rim, a frustoconical sidewall and a base. A quantity of the nutritional product is enclosed within the container and a foil closure is sealed to the rim. The container is formed of a laminate comprising a barrier layer of highly 5 orientable EVOH having an ethylene content of less than 31 mol %, preferably around 27 mol %, and an oxygen transmission of less than 0.0068 ml/ml/year, between an inner carrier layer and an outer carrier layer. The package is especially adapted for long term storage of oxygen sensitive products. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328980 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CARTRIDGE-BASED CARBONATION OF BEVERAGES - Systems, methods and cartridges for carbonating a precursor liquid, such as water, to form a beverage. A carbon dioxide source can be provided in a cartridge which is used to generate carbon dioxide gas that is dissolved into the precursor liquid. A beverage medium, such as a powdered drink mix or liquid syrup, may be provided in the same, or a separate cartridge as the carbon dioxide source and mixed with the precursor liquid to form a beverage. The use of one or more cartridges for the carbon dioxide source and/or beverage medium may make for an easy to use and mess-free system for making carbonated beverages, e.g., in the consumer's home. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328981 | CAPSULE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE - A capsule for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage suitable for consumption using an extractable product is disclosed. The capsule includes a circumferential first wall, a second wall closing the circumferential first wall at a first end, and a flexible sheet-shaped third wall closing the circumferential first wall at a second, open, end opposite the second wall, the third wall being at least one of perforate and porous. The first, second and third wall enclose an inner space including the extractable product. The third wall forms an outermost boundary of the capsule in an axial direction thereof. The third wall includes a filtering material. The second wall is one of a flexible porous sheet, a flexible foil provided with a plurality of entrance openings, and a substantially rigid wall that comprises a plurality of entrance openings. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328982 | COMBINATION OF A CONTAINER FOR A LIQUID FOODSTUFF AND A QUANTITY OF PROPELLANT AND USE OF A PROPELLANT - Combination of a container ( | 2014-11-06 |
20140328983 | SUPPORT AND CAPSULE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE BY CENTRIFUGATION, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE BY CENTRIFUGATION - The invention relates to an optically readable code support to be associated with or part of a capsule indented for delivering a beverage in a beverage producing device by centrifugation of the capsule. The support comprises at least one sequence of symbols represented on the support so that each symbol is sequentially readable by a reading arrangement of an external reading device while the capsule is driven in rotation along an axis of rotation. The symbols are at least partly formed of surfaces arranged to reflect mainly diffusively, in any direction forming an angle comprised between 3° and 10° with respect to a normal of said surface, any incoming beam of light with an incoming direction forming an angle comprise between 0 and 10° with respect to a normal of said surface. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328984 | PROCESS FOR MAKING FORTIFIED OILSEED ANIMAL FEED - A process is provided for fortifying oilseeds for consumption by animals, comprising heat treating the oilseeds; steeping the oilseeds at a temperature of about 210° F. to about 300° F.; and treating the oilseeds with a composition while they are at a temperature of about 100° F. to about 230° F. The composition comprises at least one dietary factor and a penetrant. The dietary factor position preferably comprises at least one of an amino acid, a nitrogen source, a vitamin, a mineral, protein and a medicament, and the penetrant preferably comprises a surfactant, such as a saponin. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328985 | UV LIQUID STERILISER - A fluid steriliser comprising a fluid duct having a UV transmissive wall providing a surface area for irradiation, wherein the cross section of the duct is between 1×10 | 2014-11-06 |
20140328986 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A CONFECTIONERY PRODUCT - The present invention provides method for producing a confectionery product comprising the steps of: (i) sealing an unsolidified confectionery mass inside a primary package which is in direct contact with the confectionery mass; and (ii) immersing the primary package containing the unsolidified confectionery mass into a liquid having a temperature below the solidification temperature of the confectionery mass so as to solidify the confectionery mass; wherein the primary package is impervious to both the confectionery mass and the liquid. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328987 | Methods for Producing Scoop Shaped Pita Chips - A method for forming pita chips in a conveyorized baking system is provided that includes forming dough into circular sheets having a diameter between about 1 inches to about 3 inches, and a thickness of about 1.5 mm to about 2.0 mm; proofing the circular sheets; baking the proofed circular sheets in a baking oven at a temperature above 500 degrees F. for a sufficient time to cause the proofed circular sheets to balloon and for upper and lower layers of the ballooned sheet to form into cupped shapes; splitting the upper layer from the lower layer to form a pair of cupped shaped pita halves; and toasting the pita halves for sufficient time to form scooped shaped pita chips. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328988 | Method to produce a pasta filata cheese - A method of producing a pasta filata cheese product, such as a Mozzarella-type cheese, in a continuous process without emulsifier or pH regulator additives requires preparing a typical pasta filata-type cheese curd and supplying the curd in cut pieces to one end of a processing chamber. The chamber has an agitator which rotates to work, knead, stretch and move the curd through the chamber. At the same time, steam is injected into the curd in the chamber through a plurality of injection nozzles spaced along the length of the chamber to heat and cook the cheese while it is mechanically worked. The cooked product exiting from the chamber is moulded to a desired shape. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328989 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR REHEATING WEDGE SHAPED FOOD PRODUCTS, SUCH AS ONE OR MORE PIZZA SLICES - Apparatus for heating a wedge-shaped food product, such as one or more slices of pizza, includes an assembly and a handle mechanically connected with the assembly. The assembly includes a first arm including a side wall and a floor, and a second arm including a side wall and a floor. The second arm is pivotably connected with the first arm such that the wedge-shaped food product can be held between the first arm and the second arm with the wedge-shaped food product being supported by the floors of the first and second arms and abutting the side walls of the first and second arms. Additional supports may be provided between the arms. The handle may be removeably connected with the assembly, for example, via a riser. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328990 | INFRARED PORTABLE BROILER - The present invention relates to an infrared-style broiler sized to be portable, safe, and occupy minimal space, while still providing surface area for use in warming foods. The warming surface may be heated from below by way of radiant heat and/or may be heated by way of venting hot air from the inside of the broiler to the warming surface by way of vents. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328991 | Taste-Improving Agent - Provided is a taste-improving agent that suppresses the unpleasant taste of potassium, such as harshness, irritativeness, and bitterness without reducing the salty taste of a potassium-containing food or drink. The taste-improving agent for a potassium-containing food or drink comprises a lactic acid-fermented yeast extract that is obtainable by fermenting a yeast extract with a lactic acid bacterium and contains 7.5 (w/w) % or more of lactic acid relative to the solid content of the yeast extract. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328992 | TOOTH-FRIENDLY SUGAR CONFECTIONERY - The present invention relates to a tooth-friendly sugar confectionery based on a gelatin gel, which includes approximately 1 to approximately 15 weight % of gelatin, wherein the sugar confectionery includes trehalose and a resistant dextrin. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328993 | LOW EXTRACT COMPONENT, BEER-TASTE BEVERAGE HAVING ADJUSTED pH - The present invention provides a beer-taste beverage with a low total amount of an extract component(s), that is provided with the robust feel. Specifically, the present invention provides a beer-taste beverage with a low total amount of an extract component(s), having a pH adjusted to a specific range to provide the robust feel to the beverage. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328994 | POTATO CULTIVAR E12 - A potato cultivar designated E12 is disclosed. The invention relates to the tubers of potato cultivar E12, to the seeds of potato cultivar E12, to the plants of potato E12, to the plant parts of potato cultivar E12, to food products produced from potato cultivar E12, and to methods for producing a potato plant produced by crossing potato cultivar E12 with itself or with another potato variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a potato plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic potato plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to potato cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from potato variety E12, to methods for producing other potato cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from potato cultivar E12 and to the potato plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid potato tubers, seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing potato cultivar E12 with another potato cultivar. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328995 | POTATO CULTIVAR J55 - A potato cultivar designated J55 is disclosed. The invention relates to tubers of potato cultivar J55, to seeds of potato cultivar J55, to plants and plant parts of potato cultivar J55, to food products produced from potato cultivar J55, and to methods for producing a potato plant by crossing potato cultivar J55 with itself or with another potato variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a transgenic potato plant and to the transgenic potato plants and parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to potato plants and plant parts derived from potato cultivar J55, to methods for producing other potato plants or plant parts derived from potato cultivar J55 and to the potato plants and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid potato tubers, seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing potato cultivar J55 with another potato cultivar. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328996 | Method for Dissociation of Cells - Disclosed is a method for the dissociation of cells. Cells are processed under conditions of pH, temperature, and shear to thereby yield a mixture of cell wall ghosts and cytoplasm. Preferably, the cells are jet cooked at an alkaline pH to form an intermediate mixture, and the intermediate mixture is subsequently jet cooked. Generally, the cells become dissociated, whereby at least one separate cell wall component is substantially separate from the dissociated cell walls. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328997 | Production of Enriched Products - Methods for the production of enriched plant polyphenols-dairy (e.g., milk) or polyphenols-ground edible material products that can be used in the preparation of functional foods, dietary supplements, medical foods, cosmetic products or pharmaceutical agents. The method of obtaining a polyphenol-dairy protein product comprising the steps of (a) combining a plant-derived polyphenol and a dairy product such as a dairy product comprising a protein, to form the polyphenol-dairy protein (e g, milk protein) product and a liquor; and (b) separating the polyphenol-dairy protein product from the liquor. In various embodiments, the plant-derived polyphenols and dairy product are a mixture of solid products, such as would be found in a dry composition. These methods also provide for the immobilization of these component(s) on the healthy, nutritious, and low-sugar food matrix provided by the ground edible material. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328998 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR COATING MEDICAL DEVICES - Embodiments of the invention include apparatus and methods for coating drug eluting medical devices. In an embodiment, the invention includes a coating apparatus including a coating application unit comprising a movement restriction structure; a fluid applicator; and an air nozzle. The apparatus can further include a rotation mechanism and an axial motion mechanism, the axial motion mechanism configured to cause movement of at least one of the coating application unit and the rotation mechanism with respect to one another. Other embodiments are also included herein. | 2014-11-06 |
20140328999 | Dynamic and Switchable Slippery Surfaces - The present disclosure describes a strategy to create self-healing, slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces (SLIPS) that can be modified as desired. Roughened (e.g., porous) surfaces can be utilized to lock in place a lubricating fluid, referred to herein as Liquid B to repel a wide range of objects, referred to herein as Object A (Solid A or Liquid A). Use of an external stimuli or degradation of the Liquid B can be utilized to change the characteristics of SLIPS structures reversibly or irreversibly that may be desired in a number of different applications. Numerous characteristics, such as adhesion, optical, mechanical, and the like, can be dynamically changed. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329000 | Method of Adjusting the Tack Value of a Binder Composition - The present invention is directed to a method for adjusting the tack value of a binder material formed from a composition comprising an emulsion wherein the emulsion comprises water and an emulsifiable prepolymer and wherein the emulsifiable pre-polymer is the reaction product of (i) an isocyanate compound, (ii) a polyol compound, and (iii) a monol compound, the method comprising adjusting the reactive group ratio of component (i) to (ii) to achieve a tack value ranging from 1 to 4 as measured by the TACK TEST METHOD. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329001 | AUTOMATIC PAINTING AND MAINTAINING WET-SURFACE OF ARTIFACTS - A system and method of coating a workpiece is disclosed. A controller is in electronic communication with a robotic manipulator having a coating dispenser. A layer of coating is applied to a surface of the workpiece by the robot. A wet-surface time is determined corresponding to the areas of the surface upon which the layer of coating is applied. A second layer of coating is applied prior to the expiration of the wet-surface time of the first layer. The layers of coating in adjacent segments can be applied in an overlapping manner within the boundary regions of the segments. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329002 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING ENHANCED GRAPHENE OXIDE STRUCTURES AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments described herein generally relate to compositions comprising a graphene oxide species. In some embodiments, the compositions advantageously have relatively high oxygen content, even after annealing. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329003 | ELECTRODE-FORMING COMPOSITION - The present invention pertains to a solvent based electrode-forming composition which comprises at least one vinylidene fluoride (VDF) polymer and a graphene oxide with an oxygen content of no more than 25 wt % dispersed in an organic solvent, wherein the VDF polymer comprises recurring units derived from vinylidene fluoride (VDF) and from at least one (meth)acrylic monomer (MA) having formula (I) here below: wherein: —R | 2014-11-06 |
20140329004 | Method Of Fabricating Light Extraction Substrate For OLED - A method of fabricating a light extraction substrate for an OLE) by which the flatness of the light extraction substrate for an OLED can be increased. Particles of a first metal oxide and a sol of a second metal oxide are inputted and mixed into an organic solvent. A base substrate is coated with a mixture of the first and second metal oxides and the organic solvent. A resultant coating film on the base substrate is heat-treated. The coating film is coated with the second metal oxide to form a metal oxide thin film on the base substrate. In the metal oxide thin film, the particles of the first metal oxide are impregnated in a matrix of the second metal oxide. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329005 | SUPERCRITICAL DEPOSITION OF PROTECTIVE FILMS ON ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE PARTICLES - A method for depositing a thin film of a coating material onto an electrically conductive particle surface via supercritical fluid deposition includes providing electrically conductive particles, providing a precursor of a coating material, dissolving the precursor of the coating material into a supercritical fluid solvent to form a supercritical solution of the precursor and subsequently exposing the conductive particles to the supercritical solution in a reactor under conditions at which supercritical fluid deposition of a thin film of the coating material onto surfaces of the conductive particles occurs. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329006 | OPTICAL DEVICE FABRICATION - Transparent conductive coatings are polished using particle slurries in combination with mechanical shearing force, such as a polishing pad. Substrates having transparent conductive coatings that are too rough and/or have too much haze, such that the substrate would not produce a suitable optical device, are polished using methods described herein. The substrate may be tempered prior to, or after, polishing. The polished substrates have low haze and sufficient smoothness to make high-quality optical devices. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329007 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SINTERED R-T-B MAGNET - A method according to the present disclosure includes the steps of: stacking RH diffusion sources and sintered R-T-B based magnet bodies alternately one upon the other with a flat plate holding member having openings interposed between each pair of the diffusion source and the magnet body, thereby forming a multilayer structure; loading the multilayer structure in a process vessel; (A) performing an RH supply-diffusion process at a pressure of 2.0 Pa to 50 Pa and at a temperature of 800° C. to 950° C. in the process vessel; and (B) performing an RH diffusion process at a pressure of 150 Pa to 2 kPa and at a temperature of 800° C. to 950° C. in the process vessel. The method includes the step of carrying out the steps (A) and (B) alternately and repeatedly at least twice. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329008 | ROOFING GRANULES WITH HIGH SOLAR REFLECTANCE, ROOFING MATERIALS WITH HIGH SOLAR REFLECTANCE, AND THE PROCESS OF MAKING THE SAME - Roofing granules include a core having an average ultraviolet transmission of greater than 60 percent and an average near infrared reflectance of greater than 60 percent and a UV coating layer on the exterior surface. The coating provides UV opacity, while the core provides near infrared reflectance. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329009 | PROCESSING APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING A WORKPIECE SURFACE - Processing apparatus and method for processing a workpiece surface, in particular for the internal coating of cylinder bores. Processing apparatus has a shield unit which is provided to separate from one another—at least during operation—a part region of the workpiece surface provided for the processing and an adjacently arranged part region of the workpiece surface. The shield unit has at least one blocking nozzle which is provided to generate a fluid flow for separating the at least two part regions. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329010 | HYBRID TFC RO MEMBRANES WITH NON-METALLIC ADDITIVES - A process for preparing a reverse osmosis membrane that includes: (A) providing a polyamine, a polyfunctional acid halide, and a flux increasing additive having the formula Z | 2014-11-06 |
20140329011 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION OF SILICON-CONTAINING FILMS INCLUDING SILICON CARBONITRIDE AND SILICON OXYCARBONITRIDE FILMS - Silicon precursors for forming silicon-containing films in the manufacture of semiconductor devices, such as films including silicon carbonitride, silicon oxycarbonitride, and silicon nitride (Si | 2014-11-06 |
20140329012 | CLEANABLE ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - Cleanable articles having overcoats with hydrophilic front surfaces and which are siloxane-bonded to an underlying body member. Also, methods of making and using such articles. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329013 | DYNAMIC SYMCHRONIZED MASKING AND COATING - A computer implemented system and method of coating a workpiece includes moving a coating applicator mounted to a coating dispensing robot relative to a workpiece and moving a mask mounted to a masking robot relative to the workpiece, wherein the mask is positioned between the coating applicator and the workpiece. A portion of the coating dispensed by the applicator is deposited on the workpiece, and another portion is intercepted by and deposited onto the mask. A desired pattern of coating can be deposited by moving the mask or dispenser or both in a coordinated manner. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329014 | Composition and Method for Treating Wood - The present invention relates to a composition for treating wood comprising a wood preserving compound and a carrier, wherein the carrier is an emulsion comprising a hydrophobic phase, a hydrophilic phase and a surfactant system. In particular, the surfactant system comprises a non-ionic polyethoxylated alkyl amine and an anionic C | 2014-11-06 |
20140329015 | PEELABLE ANTIFOG COATED FILM FOR AMORPHOUS POLYESTER TRAYS - Described are antifog films useful for packaging food, and more particularly to antifog films that can be used as lidding films in trays made of amorphous polyester. The films may include at least one base layer or film, such as a polyester film, and a heat seal layer. The antifog layer is coated on the heat seal layer. The heat seal layer allows the antifog coating to more strongly adhere to the antifog film. The heat seal layer may be an amorphous polyester layer. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329016 | Coating Method for Objects of Extended Size - This invention discloses a metal coating method whereby an abrasion resistant and wear resistant coating is first applied to the that portion of a metal object of extended size to be protected, the coating is then fused onto the metal object with the use of a temperature controlled induction heater, which results in a metal object, at least a portion of which is more abrasion resistant and wear resistant than the uncoated metal object. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329017 | ADHESION PROMOTERS AND GEL-MODIFIERS FOR OLEFIN METATHESIS COMPOSITIONS - This invention relates to compositions and methods for improving the adhesion of resin compositions to substrate materials, pre-treating substrate materials to improve the adhesion of resin compositions to the substrate materials, and/or controlling gel formation of resin compositions. More particularly, the invention relates to compositions and methods for improving the adhesion of ring opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) compositions to substrate materials using adhesion promoters containing isocyariate groups in a resin composition. The invention also relates to methods for improving the adhesion of resin compositions to substrate materials by pre-treating substrate materials with adhesion promoters containing isocyanate groups. The invention further relates to a method of providing a gel-modified ROMP composition, in which a hydroperoxide is added to a ROMP polymerizable resin composition in order to control gel formation of the polymerizing resin. An improved ROMP composition is further disclosed, comprising a cyclic olefin, a ROMP metathesis catalyst, an adhesion promoter, and an added hydroperoxide gel modifier. The polymer products produced via ROMP reactions of the invention may be utilized for a wide range of materials and composite applications. The invention has utility in the fields of catalysis, organic synthesis, and polymer and materials chemistry and manufacture. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329018 | RETICULATED OPEN-CELL FOAM MODIFIED BY FIBERS EXTENDING ACROSS AND BETWEEN THE CELLS OF SAID FOAM AND PREPARATION METHODS THEREOF - A reticulated foam structure comprising a plurality of closely-spaced fibers extending across and between the cells. A reticulated polymer foam structure is enhanced by fibers of metal, metal alloys, metal oxides, carbon or glass that are chopped or milled and introduced into the foam structure during foam formation or by entrainment of fibers into the foam. The resulting structure is used as a template to create a high porosity reticulated foam structure of a non-polymer material by coating the non-polymer onto the fiber-enhanced structure and removing the polymer by heating or pyrolizing. The design has utility for applications such as filtration, implants, heat transfer and electrodes, which require structures with low cost, high porosity, small effective pore sizes and large contact surface area. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329019 | CONTACT COATING BY USE OF A MANIFOLD PROVIDED WITH CAPILLARY TUBES - A coating apparatus and method of use wherein at least one capillary tube is in contact with a moving substrate during coating. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329020 | THERMO SPRAY GUN WITH REMOVABLE NOZZLE TIP AND METHOD MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A thermo spray gun ( | 2014-11-06 |
20140329021 | Method and Apparatus for Depositing Stable Crystalline Phase Coatings of High Temperature Ceramics - Producing high temperature coatings on ceramics using a high enthalpy air plasma spray torch and supplying in at least 3 passes to deposit the coating is advantageous for spraying high temperature ceramics while avoiding formation of undesirable phases, if the stand off distance is chosen such that a width of a bead produced from a single spray pass on the substrate at ˜800° C. is less than 70% of a diameter of a plume of the torch at the stand off, and neither assisted heating, nor forced cooling, nor subsequent heat treatment is used. The rapid cooling endemic to thermal spray that leads to amorphous, metastable and other undesirable phases of alkaline earth aluminosilicate (e.g., barium-strontium aluminosilicate (BSAS)), rare earth silicates (RESs), mullite, etc. can be mitigated sufficiently by the close stand off and high enthalpy torch to provide highly crystalline and stable phase coatings. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329022 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ARTICLE WITH LOW REFLECTION FILM - A method for producing an article with a low reflection film having a low reflection film on a substrate | 2014-11-06 |
20140329023 | METHOD OF PRODUCING HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL INSULATION - Method of producing a high voltage electrical insulation, in that (i) an ultra-violet radiation as well as thermally curable composition, comprising at least one UV-curable and heat-curable epoxy resin, at least one cationic photo-initiator and at least one cationic thermal-initiator, is provided, and that (ii) ultraviolet radiation as well as heat is applied to the curable composition in any desired sequence for a time long enough until complete curing of the curable composition is obtained and products obtained. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329024 | PREPARATION METHOD OF A SUPER ABSORBENT POLYMER - The present invention relates to a method of preparing a super absorbent polymer (SAP), and more specifically to a method of preparing a SAP including the steps of spraying the monomer composition on a substrate having a hydrophobic surface of a certain tan angle and carrying out a UV polymerization on a polymerization reactor having a slightly hydrophilic surface. The present invention can improve the conversion rate of polymerization because the shape of the monomer solution is changed from prior sheet form to droplet form so that UV rays reach the deeper layer of the droplets, can minimize or simplify the recycling process because it is easy to control the particles of the prepared polymer, and can provides the SAP of high caliber by narrowing the particle diameter distribution and improving the uniformity. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329025 | SOLID PRECURSOR-BASED DELIVERY OF FLUID UTILIZING CONTROLLED SOLIDS MORPHOLOGY - Apparatus and method for volatilizing a source reagent susceptible to particle generation or presence of particles in the corresponding source reagent vapor, in which such particle generation or presence is suppressed by structural or processing features of the vapor generation system. Such apparatus and method are applicable to liquid and solid source reagents, particularly solid source reagents such as metal halides, e.g., hafnium chloride. The source reagent in one specific implementation is constituted by a porous monolithic bulk form of the source reagent material. The apparatus and method of the invention are usefully employed to provide source reagent vapor for applications such as atomic layer deposition (ALD) and ion implantation. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329026 | CERAMIC BARRIER LAYERS - Forming an arrangement of two ceramic barrier layers ( | 2014-11-06 |
20140329027 | LOW TEMPERATURE FLOWABLE CURING FOR STRESS ACCOMMODATION - Methods of forming gapfill silicon-containing layers are described. The methods may include providing or forming a silicon-and-hydrogen-containing layer on a patterned substrate. The methods include non-thermally treating the silicon-and-hydrogen-containing layer at low substrate temperature to increase the concentration of Si—Si bonds while the silicon-and-hydrogen-containing layer remains soft. The flaccid layer is able to adjust to the departure of hydrogen from the film and retain a high density without developing a stress. Film qualify is further improved by then inserting O between Si—Si bonds to expand the film in the trenches thereby converting the silicon-and-hydrogen-containing layer to a silicon-and-oxygen-containing layer. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329028 | UV FORMING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ROLL TO ROLL ALIGNMENT - A UV forming apparatus and method for roll to roll alignment is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an unrolling mechanism ( | 2014-11-06 |