45th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 35 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140329129 | Laminated Separator, Polyolefin Microporous Membrane, and Separator for Electricity Storage Device - Disclosed is a laminated separator including a first polyolefin microporous layer and a second polyolefin microporous layer which is laminated on the first polyolefin microporous layer and which is different from the first polyolefin microporous layer, wherein at least one of the first microporous layer and the second microporous layer includes an inorganic particle having a primary particle size of 1 nm or more and 80 nm or less. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329130 | LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY SEPARATOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - Provided is a lithium secondary battery separator including a laminate of a substrate and a porous heat-resistant polyimide film which covers at least one surface of the substrate. The porous heat-resistant polyimide film has pores which are regularly arrayed three-dimensionally and a film thickness of 5-20 μm. Penetration damage to the separator by growth of dendrite-shaped lithium is avoided, and it is also possible to meet a request which is demanded of the lithium secondary battery separator. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329131 | HEAT RESISTING SEPARATOR HAVING ULTRAFINE FIBROUS LAYER AND SECONDARY BATTERY HAVING THE SAME - A polyolefin separator having an heat-resistant ultrafine fibrous layer and a secondary battery using the same, in which the separator has a shutdown function, low thermal contraction characteristics, thermal endurance, excellent ionic conductivity, excellent cycling characteristics at the time of battery construction, and excellent adhesion with an electrode. The present invention adopts a very simple and easy process to form an ultrafine fibrous layer through an electrospinning process, and at the same time, to remove solvent and to form pores. Accordingly, the separator of the present invention is useful particularly for electrochemical devices used in a hybrid electric automobile, an electric automobile, and a fuel cell automobile, requiring high thermal endurance and thermal stability. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329132 | MICROSTRUCTURED ELECTRODE STRUCTURES - A structure for use in an energy storage device, the structure comprising a backbone system extending generally perpendicularly from a reference plane, and a population of microstructured anodically active material layers supported by the lateral surfaces of the backbones, each of the microstructured anodically active material layers having a void volume fraction of at least 0.1 and a thickness of at least 1 micrometer. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329133 | POWER SUPPLY DEVICE - A power supply device includes a battery cell assembly being an assembly of battery cells each having electrodes, a battery connecting block including a case body including terminal fixing portions connected to each other via flexural deformation portions and a cover fixed to the case body and configured to cover the terminal fixing portions, and lock portions provided to the cover and the case body with intervals in a longitudinal direction. A lock portion other than lock portions located at two end positions in the longitudinal direction is configured to be capable of locking the cover with the case body with a changeable relative lock position of the cover and the case body in the longitudinal direction. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329134 | Energy Storage Device To Be Mounted On A Bicycle Frame - The object is providing an energy storage device that can be attached to the frame of the bicycle without the need for using tools. This device is, on the one hand, not in the way while the rider is operating the bicycle, and on the other hand, a suitable solution for easy retrofitting action of conventional bicycles. The energy storage device includes a housing that has disposed therein at least one electrical connection is available on the housing that is accessible from the outside. This connection serves, on the one hand, for connecting an electrical consumer, particularly an electrical drive, to the electrical energy storage element; on the other hand, this connection can preferably also serve for recharging the electrical energy storage element. The at least one electrical energy storage element is preferably a rechargeable accumulator. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329135 | SOLID-STATE ELECTROLYTES FOR RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERIES - A lithium ion battery cell. The lithium ion battery cell includes a lithium-based anode, a cathode, and a solid-state electrolyte positioned between the lithium-based anode and the cathode. The cathode comprises alkylammonium cation lithium phthalocyanine anion complex. The solid-state electrolyte comprises an alkoxyalkylammonium cation lithium phthalocyanine anion complex. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329136 | BATTERY WIRING MODULE - A battery wiring module, which is attached to a battery group formed by juxtaposing a plurality of batteries each having positive and negative electrode terminals, includes; a plurality of bus bars connected to the electrode terminals; and a resin protector made of an insulating resin and having a holding portion holding the bus bars. The holding portion of the resin protector is provided with a bus bar insertion portion adapted to insert the bus bars in a direction in which the plurality of batteries is juxtaposed. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329137 | FLOODED LEAD-ACID BATTERY - A flooded lead-acid battery include a pasting substrate embedded into an active material of at least one surface of either the positive plates or the negative plates of each respective plurality, wherein the pasting substrate has an initial thickness. The pasting substrate thickness has a compressed thickness within the container that is at least 10 to 20% less than the initial thickness. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329138 | BATTERY CELL OF NOVEL EMBEDDED TYPE STRUCTURE - Disclosed herein is a battery cell including an electrode assembly of a cathode/separator/anode structure, the electrode assembly being impregnated with electrolyte, the electrode assembly being chargeable and dischargeable, a battery case in which the electrode assembly is mounted, the battery case being made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy, and a protective coating layer applied to at least a portion of an outer surface of the battery case, the protective coating layer containing an electrically insulative polymer material. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329139 | METHOD OF INCREASING SECONDARY POWER SOURCE CAPACITY - The invention is related to electrical engineering and can be used at secondary power sources manufacturing: Batteries, storage batteries and modules as autonomous power sources for electrical machines, transport vehicles, in particular, cars, and as power sources to portable and mobile electronic devices. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329140 | MATERIAL FOR LITUIM ION SECONDARY BATTERY AND USE OF THE SAME - The invention provides a material for a lithium ion secondary battery, containing an aluminum silicate having an element molar ratio (Si/Al) of silicon (Si) to aluminum (Al) of 0.3 or more and less than 1.0, as well as an anode for a lithium ion secondary battery, a cathode material for a lithium ion secondary battery, a cathode mix for a lithium ion secondary battery, a cathode for a lithium ion secondary battery, an electrolyte solution for a lithium ion secondary battery, a separator for a lithium ion secondary battery, a binder for a lithium ion secondary battery, and a lithium ion secondary battery, which contain the material for a lithium ion secondary battery. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329141 | NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery according to the present invention includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte solution. The negative electrode includes a coating derived from lithium bis(oxalate)borate. The coating derived from lithium bis(oxalate)borate includes a coating containing boron element and a coating containing oxalate ion. A ratio of the boron element contained in the coating derived from lithium bis(oxalate)borate to the oxalate ion is equal to or more than 5. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery capable of reliably obtaining the effect due to the formation of a coating. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329142 | Lead-Carbon Battery Current Collector Shielding with Ported Packets - Provided is an activated carbon lead energy storage/battery containing an improved negative activated electrode packet exhibiting substantially reduced resistance with ported paraffin impregnated expanded graphite foil shielding overlying a cutaway notch in the underlying current collector to permit sulfuric acid electrolyte infiltration. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329143 | LITHIUM ION BATTERY - In a lithium ion battery, one or more chelating agents may be attached to a microporous polymer separator for placement between a negative electrode and a positive electrode or to a polymer binder material used to construct the negative electrode, the positive electrode, or both. The chelating agents may comprise, for example, at least one of a crown ether, a crown ether, a podand, a lariat ether, a calixarene, a calixcrown, or mixtures thereof. The chelating agents can help improve the useful life of the lithium ion battery by complexing with unwanted metal cations that may become present in the battery's electrolyte solution while, at the same time, not significantly interfering with the movement of lithium ions between the negative and positive electrodes. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329144 | ANODE AND BATTERY - An anode and battery including the anode capable of improving the cycle characteristics while securing the input and output characteristics is provided. The battery includes a cathode, an anode, and an electrolytic solution. The anode includes an anode active material layer on an anode current collector, wherein the anode active material layer includes an anode active material capable of intercalating and deintercalating an electrode reactant, wherein a thickness of the anode active material layer ranges from 60 μm to 120 μm, and wherein the anode active material includes a carbon material and at least part of a surface is covered by a covering, the covering including at least one of an alkali metal salt and an alkali earth metal salt. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329145 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY CELL WITH IMPROVED HIGH TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE - An alkaline, rechargeable electrochemical cell includes a pasted electrode structure in which a composition comprising a paste matrix component includes cobalt in an amount greater than 6 weight percent ranging up to 14 weight percent. The matrix may also include a rare earth such as yttrium. The composition further includes particles of nickel hydroxide dispersed in the matrix, and these particles include cobalt levels ranging from greater than 8 atomic percent up to 15 atomic percent. Cells incorporating these materials have good charging efficiency at elevated temperatures. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329146 | NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY - A positive-electrode active material of a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is modified to improve the output characteristics under various temperature conditions, thereby making the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery suitable for a power supply for hybrid vehicles. The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery includes a working electrode | 2014-11-06 |
20140329147 | Lithium Metal Composite Oxide Having Layered Structure - Provided is a lithium metal composite oxide having a layered structure, which is particularly excellent as a positive electrode active material for batteries that are mounted on electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles. Proposed is a lithium metal composite oxide having a layered structure, which is represented by general formula Li | 2014-11-06 |
20140329148 | LEAD-ACID BATTERY - The lead-acid battery of the present invention includes electrode plate units, each including a positive electrode plate, negative electrode plate, and a separator. The positive electrode plate is a positive electrode grid filled with paste of lead suboxide powder. The negative electrode plate is a negative electrode grid filled with paste of lead suboxide powder and carbon black. The positive electrode plate faces the negative electrode plate. The separator is provided between the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate. The amount of DBP oil absorption of the carbon black is more than or equal to 140 ml/100 g and less than or equal to 340 ml/100 g. The negative electrode plates are joined together by a strap of a lead alloy substantially without antimony. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329149 | METHOD FOR PREPARING ELECTRODE MATERIALS AND ELECTRODE MATERIALS PRODUCED THEREFROM - The present invention provides a method for preparing an electrode material, comprising providing an acidic plating bath; adding titanium dioxide in the form of powder, metal salt, and reductant to said acidic plating bath to obtain a precursor; and heat treating said precursor to obtain an electrode material. When the electrode material obtained by said method is applied to batteries, the batteries have not only high capacity, but also long lifetime. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329150 | COMPOSITE ANODE FOR LITHIUM ION BATTERIES - A composite anode for a lithium-ion battery is manufactured from silicon nanoparticles having diameters mostly under 10 nm; providing an oxide layer on the silicon nanoparticles; dispersing the silicon nanoparticles in a polar liquid; providing a graphene oxide suspension; mixing the polar liquid containing the dispersed silicone nanoparticles with the graphene oxide suspension to obtain a composite mixture; probe-sonicating the mixture for a predetermined time; filtering the composite mixture to obtain a solid composite; drying the composite; and reducing the composite to obtain graphene and silicon. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329151 | LITHIUM ION SECONDARY BATTERY AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a lithium ion secondary battery capable of improving charge/discharge cycle characteristics or durability such as high-temperature storability, while suppressing deterioration in initial performance, and a manufacturing method thereof. The lithium ion secondary battery according to the present invention includes an electrode serving as a cathode or an anode including an electrode layer containing an active material. At least a part of a surface of the active material is coated with lithium halide (X) having a low ionic bonding property and a peak strength ratio P1/P2 of less than 2.0 between a peak strength P1 in the vicinity of 60 eV and a peak strength P2 in the vicinity of 70 eV in a Li-XAFS measurement. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329152 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery according to the present invention includes: a positive electrode current collector and a negative electrode current collector, arranged to face each other; a plurality of positive and negative electrodes arranged between the positive electrode current collector and the negative electrode current collector and stacked in a direction perpendicular to a facing direction of the current collectors, such that the positive and negative electrodes face each other with a separator in between; and an electrically conductive plate disposed parallel to the plurality of positive and negative electrodes. At least the positive or negative electrodes are formed in such a manner as to sandwich the plate from both sides. The plate protrudes, in the facing direction of the current collectors, from at least one end of the electrode that sandwiches the plate. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329153 | ELECTRODE MATERIAL, ELECTRODE AND SECONDARY BATTERY - An electrode material for a secondary battery, which realizes a lowered contact resistance between the electrode material and an active material layer, is provided. A collector (electrode material) includes: a substrate | 2014-11-06 |
20140329154 | COATING LIQUID, LAMINATED POROUS FILM, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING LAMINATED POROUS FILM - The present invention provides a coating liquid, a laminated porous film and a method for producing a laminated porous film. The coating liquid comprises a binder resin, a filler and a medium, wherein the filler is a mixture comprising (a) a filler having a specific surface area of not less than 7 m | 2014-11-06 |
20140329155 | AROMATIC POLYAMIDE POROUS FILM, SEPARATOR FOR BATTERY, AND BATTERY - An aromatic polyamide porous film has a total number of branch points of pores in an area of 3 cubic micrometers obtained by three-dimensional structural analysis is 2,000 to 20,000, which ensures high rate characteristics and is also capable of suppressing deterioration of cycle characteristics and storage characteristics as well as abnormal heat generation, when used as a separator for battery, and also has excellent heat resistance; and a separator for battery and a battery, each including the aromatic polyamide porous film. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329156 | HEATED EJECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR A FUEL CELL - A fuel cell system includes a fuel cell stack, an ejector in fluid communication with the fuel cell stack and having a converging-diverging (CD) nozzle with a hydrogen feed nozzle and a recirculation conduit upstream of a throat of the CD nozzle, and a thermal source configured to heat the ejector. A hydrogen supply assembly for a fuel cell system includes an ejector having a converging-diverging (CD) nozzle and a mixing chamber upstream of the CD nozzle. The mixing chamber has a recirculation conduit and a hydrogen feed nozzle. A thermal source is configured to heat the ejector. A method of controlling a hydrogen supply device for a fuel cell includes, in response to detecting a heating condition at fuel cell start up, controlling a thermal source to heat an ejector upstream of an anode stack to prevent ice formation in the ejector. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329157 | METHOD OF OPERATING FUEL CELL WITH HIGH POWER AND HIGH POWER FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A fuel cell is operated with high power such that which a humidified gas and a dry gas are selectively supplied as oxidant to a cathode of the fuel cell. This method includes (S | 2014-11-06 |
20140329158 | SECONDARY BATTERY TYPE FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A secondary battery type fuel cell system is provided with: a fuel cell unit which generates oxidation gas during power generation and has a fuel electrode, an oxidant electrode, and an electrolyte sandwiched between the fuel electrode and the oxidant electrode; and a fuel generation unit which generates fuel in the form of reducing gas by means of the chemical reaction with the oxidation gas and which can generate and regenerate the oxidation gas by means of the reverse reaction of the aforementioned chemical reaction. In a closed or hermetically-sealed space containing the fuel electrode and the fuel generation unit, the oxidation gas or the reducing gas is forcibly circulated between the fuel cell unit and the fuel generation unit, and the flow direction of the gas flowing along the surface of the fuel electrode is set to be the same during the power generation operation and the charging operation. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329159 | SOLID-OXIDE FUEL CELL SYSTEM, AND START-UP CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - In the SOFC system, the fuel gas flow rate at the time of the start of start-up is set to the maximum fuel gas flow rate that is less than or equal to 1.3 times the maximum fuel gas flow rate Fg | 2014-11-06 |
20140329160 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THERMAL PRIORITY OPERATION OF A FUEL CELL POWER PLANT - A thermal priority fuel cell power plant includes a cell stack assembly for generating an electrical power output. The cell stack assembly includes an anode, a cathode, and a waste heat recovery loop. The anode is configured to receive a fuel, the cathode is configured to receive an oxidizer, and the cell stack assembly is configured to generate the electrical power output by electrochemically reacting the anode fuel and the cathode oxidizer in the presence of a catalyst. The waste heat recovery loop includes a coolant inlet conduit and a coolant outlet conduit, and is configured to remove waste heat generated from the electrochemical reaction. A waste heat recovery loop is thermally coupled to the cell stack assembly for managing the waste heat of the cell stack assembly and for supplying thermal power to a thermal load demand. The waste heat recovery loop includes a heat exchanger in heat exchange relationship with the coolant outlet conduit and the thermal load demand. A controller is operatively associated with the cell stack assembly and the waste heat recovery loop. The controller controls the operation of the cell stack assembly by adjusting a fuel cell power plant parameter responsive to the thermal load demand. In one aspect, the fuel cell power plant parameter is reactant utilization. In another aspect, the fuel cell power plant parameter is a temperature for a thermal management system accumulator. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329161 | HIGH-TEMPERATURE OR FUEL-CELL ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEM HAVING IMPROVED THERMAL MANAGEMENT - An electrochemical system including a stack of a longitudinal axis with alternating ceramic cells and interconnectors and including a thermal management mechanism incorporated in the stack, the thermal management mechanism including plates having a structured lateral surface through which a thermal transfer by radiation towards outside of the stack takes place. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329162 | MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR FUEL CELL - A membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell is provided that includes a membrane, electrodes on both sides of the membrane, respectively, and sub-gaskets bonded to the edges of the electrodes, respectively. In particular, the sub-gasket may be bonded to the membrane at a predetermined distance from the edge of the electrode. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329163 | MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND FUEL CELL USING THE SAME - A membrane electrode assembly includes a proton exchange membrane, a first electrode and a second electrode. The proton exchange membrane has two opposite surfaces, a first surface and a second surface. The first electrode is located adjacent to the first surface of the proton exchange membrane, and the first electrode includes a first diffusion layer and a first catalyst layer. The second electrode is located adjacent to the second surface of the proton exchange membrane, and the second electrode includes a second diffusion layer and a second catalyst layer. At least one of the first diffusion layer and the second diffusion layer includes a carbon nanotube structure. A fuel cell using the membrane electrode assembly is also provided. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329164 | GAS DIFFUSION MEDIUM FOR FUEL CELL, MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY, AND FUEL CELL - A gas diffusion medium for a fuel cell includes a microporous region [A], an electrode base material, and a microporous region [B] arranged in the order mentioned, wherein the microporous region [A] has an areal ratio of 5 to 70%, and the microporous region [B] has an areal ratio of 80 to 100%. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329165 | FUEL CELL ELECTRODES WITH CONDUCTION NETWORKS - A fuel cell electrode layer may include a catalyst, an electronic conductor, and an ionic conductor. Within the electrode layer are a plurality of electronic conductor rich networks and a plurality of ionic conductor rich networks that are interspersed with the electronic conductor rich networks. A volume ratio of the ionic conductor to the electronic conductor is greater in the ionic conductor rich networks than in the electronic conductor rich networks. During operation of a fuel cell that includes the electrode layer, conduction of electrons occurs predominantly within the electronic conductor rich networks and conduction of ions occurs predominantly within the ionic conductor rich networks. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329166 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING THICKNESS OF FORM-IN-PLACE SEALING FOR PEM FUEL CELL STACKS - A sealed assembly is made using sealant including a deformable spacer to control thickness without adversely impacting elasticity and sealing force. Deformable spacers (e.g., elastomer, polyolefin, etc.) are mixed with an elastomeric precursor material and dispensed onto an assembly component, such as a fuel cell bipolar plate, and the remaining component(s) are assembled by pressing against the deformable spacer to ensure a defined seal thickness. The precursor is cured to form a seal that is further compressed to provide an effective sealing force. The deformable spacers control the thickness of a sealed area and allow use of form-in-place sealing processes. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329167 | FUEL CELL GAS DIFFUSION LAYER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A fuel cell gas diffusion layer includes a porous member containing electrically-conductive particles and polymeric resin as major components, and a plurality of holes extending from a main surface of the fuel cell gas diffusion layer are formed. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329168 | HYBRID BIPOLAR PLATE ASSEMBLY FOR FUEL CELLS - Hybrid bipolar plate assemblies comprising a metal subassembly and a carbonaceous flow field insert can be used to provide for greater current densities from smaller volume fuel cell stacks. In particular, such hybrid bipolar plate assemblies allow for the combination of preferred oxidant channel structures, which can be formed in carbonaceous oxidant flow field inserts, with preferred smaller bipolar plate assembly thicknesses, which are possible with the use of metal plate subassemblies. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329169 | SULFONATED POLYETHERSULFONE COPOLYMER CONTAINING HYDROXYL GROUPS AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF, POLYMER ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE FOR FUEL CELLS AND MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING THE SAME - Provided are a hydroxyl group-containing sulfonated polyethersulfone copolymer, a method for preparing the same, a polymer electrolyte membrane for fuel cell, and a membrane electrode assembly including the same. More particularly, provided are a hydroxyl group-containing sulfonated polyethersulfone electrolyte membrane and a membrane electrode assembly including the same, which are applied to a fuel cell to provide significantly higher ion conductivity as compared to the sulfonated polymer electrolyte membranes according to the related art. The hydroxyl group-containing sulfonated polyethersulfone copolymer electrolyte membrane shows significantly higher ion conductivity under various temperature and humidity conditions as compared to the sulfonated polymer electrolyte membranes according to the related art. Therefore, it is expected that the hydroxyl group-containing sulfonated polyethersulfone copolymer substitutes for expensive fluoropolymer electrolyte membranes such as Nafion. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329170 | PERIMETER COUPLING FOR PLANAR FUEL CELL AND RELATED METHODS - The invention relates to methods and articles for coupling a fuel cell layer to a second structure. The fuel cell layer includes a superior fuel cell surface, an inferior fuel cell surface, and a perimeter fuel cell surface. An adhesive structure is adhered to the superior, inferior, and perimeter fuel cell surfaces to form a coupling or seal between the fuel cell layer and the second structure. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329171 | CONDUCTIVE INTERCONNECTED POROUS FILM AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION OF SAME - A new conductive interconnected porous film, useful as a material for a gas diffusion layer which is used in a solid polymer type fuel cell, which satisfies the requirements of a good conductivity, good gas permeability, surface smoothness, corrosion resistance, and low impurities and which is strong in bending and excellent in handling to an extent not obtainable by existing sheet materials of carbon fiber, that is, a conductive interconnected porous film wherein a resin base material part of a thermoplastic resin has a porous interconnected cell structure which is formed by removal of removable particulate matter and has cells of sizes of 10 μm to 50 μm and wherein the resin base material part is comprised of different particle size particles of first carbon particles of large size carbon particles of a diameter of 5 μm or more and second carbon particles of micro size carbon particles of a diameter of 10 nm or more mixed together, and a method of production of the same. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329172 | ANISOTROPIC OPTICAL MATERIAL - A method for producing a material with anisotropic optical properties, the method comprising: fabricating a patterned mask with alternating opaque and transparent regions; assembling a stack containing one or more layers of photosensitive material; and exposing the photosensitive material through the mask to photographically reproduce the pattern or its inverse. This photographic copying process yields a reproduction which is inherently well-registered to the mask's pattern, and the resulting registered patterns allow transmission in some directions whilst blocking transmission in other directions. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329173 | RETICLES FOR USE IN FORMING IMPLANT MASKING LAYERS AND METHODS OF FORMING IMPLANT MASKING LAYERS - In one example, a reticle disclosed herein includes a body having a center, an arrangement of a plurality of exposure patterns, wherein a center of the arrangement is offset from the center of the body, and at least one open feature defined on or through the body of the reticle. In another example, a method is disclosed that includes forming a layer of photoresist above a plurality of functional die and a plurality of incomplete die, exposing the photoresist material positioned above at least one of the functional die and/or at least one of the incomplete die, performing an incomplete die exposure processes via an open feature of the reticle to expose substantially all of the photoresist material positioned above the plurality of incomplete die, and developing the photoresist to remove the portions of the photoresist material positioned above the incomplete die. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329174 | MASK BLANK SUBSTRATE, SUBSTRATE WITH MULTILAYER REFLECTION FILM, TRANSMISSIVE MASK BLANK, REFLECTIVE MASK BLANK, TRANSMISSIVE MASK, REFLECTIVE MASK, AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE FABRICATION METHOD - Disclosed is a mask blank substrate for use in lithography, wherein a main surface of the substrate satisfies a relational equation of (BA | 2014-11-06 |
20140329175 | PHOTOSENSITIVE NEGATIVE RESIN COMPOSITION, FINE STRUCTURE, PRODUCTION PROCESS OF FINE STRUCTURE AND LIQUID EJECTION HEAD - A photosensitive negative resin composition containing a resin (a) having at least three cyclohexene oxide skeletons in its molecule, an onium salt (b) composed of a cation moiety structure represented by the formula b1 defined in the description and an anion moiety structure represented by the formula b2 defined in the description, a silane compound (c) and an organic solvent (d). A fine structure using the resin composition, a production process of the fine structure and a liquid ejection head. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329176 | TONER AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD - Provided is a toner that allows a transferred image to be stably output regardless of smoothness of a transfer material even under high-temperature and high-humidity environment or under low-temperature and low-humidity environment, that is excellent in cleanability for a transfer member even at the time of high-speed printing, and that causes less member contamination. The toner is a toner including toner particles each containing a binder resin and a wax, and silica fine particles on surfaces of the toner particles, wherein the silica fine particles have a number-average particle diameter of primary particles of 60 nm or more and 300 nm or less, a coverage rate of the surfaces of the toner particles with the silica fine particles is 15% or more and 95% or less, and the toner has a uniaxial collapse stress at a maximum consolidation stress of 10.0 kPa, of 2.5 kPa or more and 3.5 kPa or less. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329177 | CYCLIC COMPOUND, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, RADIATION-SENSITIVE COMPOSITION, AND RESIST PATTERN FORMATION METHOD - A cyclic compound of the present invention has a molecular weight of 500 to 5000, and is represented by the following formula (1): | 2014-11-06 |
20140329178 | CYCLIC COMPOUND, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, RADIATION-SENSITIVE COMPOSITION, AND RESIST PATTERN FORMATION METHOD - A cyclic compound of the present invention has a molecular weight of 500 to 5000, and is represented by the following formula (1): | 2014-11-06 |
20140329179 | METHODS OF FORMING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE STRUCTURES, AND RELATED SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE STRUCTURES - A method of forming a semiconductor device structure comprises forming a template material over a substrate, the template material exhibiting preferential wetting to a polymer block of a block copolymer. A positive tone photoresist material is formed over the template material. The positive tone photoresist material is exposed to radiation to form photoexposed regions and non-photoexposed regions of the positive tone photoresist material. The non-photoexposed regions of the positive tone photoresist material are removed with a negative tone developer to form a pattern of photoresist features. The pattern of photoresist features and unprotected portions of the template material are exposed to an oxidizing plasma to form trimmed photoresist features and a pattern of template features. The trimmed photoresist features are removed with a positive tone developer. Other methods of forming a semiconductor device structure, and a semiconductor device structure are also described. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329180 | Method Of Fabricating Substrate For Organic Light-Emitting Device - A substrate for an organic light-emitting device which can improve the light extraction efficiency of an organic light-emitting device while realizing an intended level of transmittance, a method of fabricating the same, and an organic light-emitting device having the same. Light emitted from the OLED is emitted outward through the substrate. The substrate includes a substrate body and a number of crystallized particles disposed inside the substrate body, the number of crystallized particles forming a pattern inside the substrate body. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329181 | METHOD OF MANUFUCTURING LIQUID EJECTION HEAD - A method of manufacturing a liquid ejection head, and the method includes a process of providing a first photosensitive resin layer containing a photodegradable positive photosensitive resin and serving as a mold material of the channel on a substrate, a process of providing a gas barrier layer having a film density of 1 g/cm | 2014-11-06 |
20140329182 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING LAYERED MATERIALS USING LONG-LIVED PHOTO-INDUCED ACTIVE CENTERS - The invention relates to a method for applying a photo-activated layered polymer coating to a substrate material in which one or more layers do not contain photoinitiator, or are not exposed to initiating light, but cure due to migration of cationic active centers. At least two separate monomer layers are applied to the substrate material. At least one of the monomer layers includes a photoinitiator capable of producing cationic active centers. The at least one layer including the photoinitiator is exposed to a source of UV radiation at a desired wavelength forming cationic active centers. The at least two separate monomer layers react in a polymerization reaction forming a cured layered material. The cationic active centers of the exposed monomer layer migrate to the unexposed layer such that both layers cure via the polymerization reaction. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329183 | CHEMICALLY AMPLIFIED NEGATIVE RESIST COMPOSITION AND PATTERNING PROCESS - A polymer comprising 0.5-10 mol % of recurring units having acid generating capability and 50-99.5 mol % of recurring units providing for dissolution in alkaline developer is used to formulate a chemically amplified negative resist composition. When used in a lithography process, the composition exhibits a high resolution and forms a negative resist pattern of a profile with minimized LER and undercut. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329184 | STABILIZED CHOLINE SOLUTIONS AND METHODS FOR PREPARING THE SAME - A method for the stabilization of an aqueous choline hydroxide solution includes, optionally adding a first stabilizer of a dithionite salt and/or a dialkylhydroxylamine to an aqueous solution containing reactants that will produce an aqueous choline hydroxide solution; and after the aqueous choline hydroxide solution is formed, adding a second stabilizer which comprises a dialkylhydroxylamine to the aqueous choline hydroxide solution. The stabilized choline hydroxide solution may include choline hydroxide, water, and a dialkylhydroxylamine and optionally a dithionite salt as a stabilizer present in an amount of from about 50 ppm to less than about 5000 ppm by weight relative to the total weight of the stabilized choline hydroxide solution. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329185 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MINIMIZING SMOKE FORMATION IN A FLARING STACK - An apparatus and method for minimizing smoke formation in the operation of a flaring stack. The apparatus includes a generally annular gas deflector having an outer surface for deflecting the waste gas therealong. A plurality of lobes extend radially from the deflector to provide improved mixing between the waste gas, steam, and combustion air during combustion to reduce smoke formation. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329186 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MINIMIZING SMOKE FORMATION IN A FLARING STACK - An apparatus and method for minimizing smoke formation in the operation of a flaring stack. The apparatus includes a generally annular gas deflector having an outer surface for deflecting the waste gas therealong. A plurality of lobes extend radially from the deflector to provide improved mixing between the waste gas and combustion air during combustion to reduce smoke formation. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329187 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SPRAYING A COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID - The invention relates to devices and methods for the assisted internal spraying of a combustible liquid, wherein the combustible liquid is fed into a combustion area through a passage which ends in an outlet opening and into which spray gas is fed via a plurality of channels, the passage including a narrow portion and a wider but relatively short pre-spray chamber downstream from the narrow portion, the channels including small-diameter end sections tangentially leading into the narrow portion of the passage near the input opening of the chamber such that the spray gas impacts the combustible liquid and imparts a helical movement to the combustible liquid. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329188 | INSULATED BURNER SYSTEM FOR GAS-FUELED LIGHTERS - A burner assembly for gas-fueled lighters includes a metallic burn chamber rigidly connected to a fuel metering valve. The burner and fuel valve are rigidly connected through an insulated coupling component. This provides a more reliable structure and reduces heat transfer from the burner to the fuel source, reducing vapor lock conditions. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329189 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MINIMIZING SMOKE FORMATION IN A FLARING STACK - An apparatus and method for minimizing smoke formation in the operation of a flaring stack. The apparatus includes a generally annular gas deflector having an outer surface for deflecting the waste gas therealong. A plurality of lobes extend radially from the deflector to provide improved mixing between the waste gas, steam, and combustion air during combustion to reduce smoke formation. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329190 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MINIMIZING SMOKE FORMATION IN A FLARING STACK - An apparatus and method for minimizing smoke formation in the operation of a flaring stack. The apparatus includes a generally annular gas deflector having an outer surface for deflecting the waste gas therealong. A plurality of lobes extend radially from the deflector to provide improved mixing between the waste gas and combustion air during combustion to reduce smoke formation. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329191 | Enhanced Bead Rack - An enhanced bead rack has a pair of supports. Each support has a front face, a back face, a top edge and a base. The front faces and back faces have a plurality of ports extending therethrough, and each port can receive therein one end of a wire. Beads, pendants, and other works can be threaded onto one or more wires and the wires can then be placed so that each end of each wire is supported by a port in each support. The plurality of ports can be arranged in various patterns or randomly and the number of ports can vary. Different sizes, shapes and styles of ports can be employed including: a grid of round ports, a series of long slots with notches, a series of long shelf spaces with notches, etc. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329192 | Electronically Enabled Removable Dental Device - A dental device is provided in which the dental device comprises electronic components for ornamental functionality as well as orthodontic functionality. The dental device comprises components for light, sound, and video display for patients with braces, or for recreational users. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329193 | Orthodontic Appliance For Bite Correction - A bite-correcting orthodontic appliance attaches directly to the elements of braces (i.e., brackets and archwires); flexes in its distal 25-45% to stay away from the food bolus; has a smooth rectangular profile for patient comfort; and introduces gentle force vectors to the patient's upper and lower teeth that sweep in an arch to lift up on the front of the molar and down on the lower front teeth as the appliance tries to return to its preinstalled (passive) state, resulting in rapid, yet gentle changes unseen in the orthodontic industry. A lock-and-key attachment member is disclosed allowing for ease of installment in the patient's mouth. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329194 | ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT PLANNING USING BIOLOGICAL CONSTRAINTS - The invention relates to planning orthodontic treatment for a patient, including surgery, using biological constrains such as those arising from bone, soft tissue, and roots of patient's teeth. The invention disclosed herein provides capability to vary the movement ratio between the teeth and bone and soft tissue through treatment simulation to assess the risk factor associated with a particular treatment plan. The invention further provides capability to monitor results of the treatment to determine the actual movement ratio between the teeth and bone and soft tissue and update the database. Additionally, a method and apparatus are disclosed enabling an orthodontist or a user to create an unified three dimensional virtual craniofacial and dentition model of actual, as-is static and functional anatomy of a patient, from data representing facial bone structure; upper jaw and lower jaw; facial soft tissue; teeth including crowns and roots; information of the position of the roots relative to each other; and relative to the facial bone structure of the patient; obtained by scanning as-is anatomy of craniofacial and dentition structures of the patient with a volume scanning device; and data representing three dimensional virtual models of the patient's upper and lower gingiva, obtained from scanning the patient's upper and lower gingiva either (a) with a volume scanning device, or (a) with a surface scanning device. Such craniofacial and dentition models of the patient can be used in optimally planning treatment of a patient. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329195 | METHOD FOR POSITIONING ORTHODONTIC BRACES - A method for positioning orthodontic braces includes scanning a patient's teeth by a computer in which installation locations of orthodontic braces for the teeth to be cured are arranged; carving out by a carving machine a denture mold and positioning members at the installation locations of the orthodontic braces on the denture mold to attach monomer substrata bound with the orthodontic braces or the orthodontic braces connected serially by connection members onto the denture mold one by one; connecting the monomer substrata together by light curing resin; attaching the serially connected monomer substrata and orthodontic braces directly onto the patient's teeth, and removing flexible members binding the monomer substrata and monomer substrata or the connection members connecting the orthodontic braces serially to secure the orthodontic braces on the surfaces of teeth, which installs the orthodontic braces more conveniently and efficiently. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329196 | System And Method For A Bone Engaging Dental Implant Surgical Stent Placement System - A bone engaging dental implant surgical stent placement system comprising: a gingival depth impression pin, wherein the gingival depth impression pin is placed in a patient's bony ridge to establish a penetration site. An impression is then created of the patient's bony ridge by placing an impression material around the gingival depth impression pin and the patient's gingival tissue. A stent fabrication guide tube is then placed over the gingival depth impression pin, and a dental stone is poured into the impression to create a working model, with a penetration hole for placing a stent fabrication guide pin into the penetration hole. A baseplate matrix is then molded around the stent fabrication guide pin to create the stent, which positions a pilot drill guide tube to actively engage with the bony ridge and to act as a drill guide when making a pilot hole. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329197 | SURGICAL TOOL WITH FLEXIBLE SHAFT - An implant system can include a first rotatable flexible shaft comprising a biocompatible material and configured to be used as an implant for placement in the human body, the implant including an implant driving element positioned at a proximal end; a second rotatable flexible shaft including a cutting drill positioned at a distal end and a drill driving element positioned at a proximal end; and a surgical tool capable of being connected, in the alternative, to the drill driving element for forming a recessed surgical site and to the implant driving element for placing the implant in the recessed surgical site. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329198 | FULL FLOW DISPOSABLE SYRINGE TIP AND CONNECTOR - Syringe tips for use with dental syringes, connectors for connecting syringe tips to a dental syringe, and combinations thereof are described. In one embodiment, a syringe tip has an elastic inner tube with a flexible proximal portion extending proximally beyond a shoulder of an outer tube. An elongate fluid passageway extending from an entrance at the proximal end of the inner tube's flexible proximal portion to an exit at the distal end of the inner tube. The outer tube defines at least a portion of at least one additional elongate fluid passageway. In another embodiment, a syringe tip as described above is provided in combination with a connector that includes a tubular shaped portion adapted to be received within the fluid passageway of the inner tube and wherein the distal end of the tubular shaped member includes fingers adapted to radially expand the inner tube over the tubular shaped member. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329199 | ENDODONTIC FILE HAVING AN OUTER SPIRAL CORD - An endodontic file ( | 2014-11-06 |
20140329200 | Device for Attaching or Removing Dental or Surgical Components - The present disclosure relates to a device for seating or orienting a component relative to a dental fixture. The device comprises three arms, each having a gripping surface, for holding said component, and the device further comprises a driver tube and a driver having an interchangeable tip for engaging the head of a screw for securing the component to the dental fixture. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329201 | RIDGE LAP DENTAL IMPLANT - An asymmetrically placement designed to preserve bone by having the coronal aspect being compatible with the bony anatomy at the time of tooth extraction. The implant may be of either a single or two state design. By modifying the top of the implant fixture to partially mimic the bony anatomy at the time of the extraction more crestal bony anatomy can be preserved and bone growth encouraged. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329202 | SELF-OSTEOTOMIZING BONE IMPLANT AND RELATED METHOD - A bone implant includes a head and a core body extending from the head to a tip. An osteotomy blade extends outwardly from at least a portion of the core body to form a spiral thread. Channels form bone cutting edges of the implant. The implant, and particularly the osteotomy blade, is configured to self-osteotomize and direct cut bone into the channels to facilitate bone growth and grafting and integration of the implant to the bone. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329203 | METHOD FOR SEATING A DENTAL RESTORATION - The present invention relates to a method for exceeding a dental restoration whereby the method includes measurement of the distance between a restoration and an adjacent tooth, resizing the restoration as needed, and permanently affixing the restoration in the mouth of the patient. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329204 | DURABLE COATING METHOD FOR ENHANCEMENT OF SURFACE SCANNING OF DENTITION - A method is provided for enhancing the results of an optical scan of the surface of an object such as human dentition in which the surface may be dry or wet. The method includes the step of applying a composition to the surface, wherein the composition includes a volatile component that rapidly evaporates resulting in the transformation of the residual composition to a durable, water insoluble, non sticky film on the surface, whether applied in a dry-field or in a wet-field environment. The composition generally includes an agent that improves the quality of the optical return signal to a 3D optical scanner. The method further includes the steps of scanning the surface having the film with an optical scanner and then, once scanning has been completed, using an organic solvent, such as a mouthwash containing alcohol, to remove the film from the object's surface. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329205 | ONE COMPONENT SELF-ADHESIVE DENTAL COMPOSITION, PROCESS OF PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF - The invention relates to a one-component self-adhesive composition for dental use comprising radically polymerizable component(s) with an acidic moiety as component A, radically polymerizable component(s) without an acidic moiety as component (B), an oxidizing agent comprising persulfate(s) as component (C), transition metal component(s) as component (D), photoinitiator system(s) as component (E), optionally non acid-reactive filler(s) as component (F), and optionally additive(s) as component (G). | 2014-11-06 |
20140329206 | System and method for simulated aircraft control through desired direction of flight - An aircraft control system for a user of a simulated aircraft. The system includes input devices for controlling the simulated aircraft, a video display having three-dimensional graphics, modeling software for determining position and orientation information based on desired direction of flight obtained through the input devices. User controls desired direction of flight through the input devices, thus controlling aircraft. The aircraft control system may be embodied as a flight game. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329207 | CONSUMPTION REGULATION - There is disclosed an apparatus for regulation of user consumption. In an embodiment, the apparatus includes a processor, a memory component, an input/output component, a hydration schedule component, a meal schedule component, a consumption speed regulator, and a profile component. The meal schedule component includes one or more meal prompt generators configured to present one or more meal prompts at times relevant to consumption of meals. The consumption speed regulator includes a chewing pacer configured to present a perceivable pulse that repeats a pre-determined number of times. The profile component is configured to store information about the user and provide the information to at least the hydration schedule component and the meal schedule component for respective scheduling of hydration prompts and meal prompts. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329208 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED COMMUNICATION ASSISTANT FOR THE HEARING-IMPAIRED - Computing systems are provided for facilitating communication to the hearing-impaired. The computing systems obtain and modify a video that includes a signer performing sign language about a topic. The video is then modified and presented to a viewer in such a way that the viewer can simultaneously view the sign language and the one or more objects corresponding to the topic. In some instances, the modified video is blended with another video corresponding to the same topic so as to enable a user to view the sign language at the same time as the corresponding video presentation. This can be done in real-time or with a time delay. In other instances, the modified video is rendered on a display through which the user is also viewing the one or more related items associated with the sign language. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329209 | Device for Early Teaching of Mathematics - A device for visual and tactile learning in mathematics. A set is comprised of twenty-two individual clear, square counters; eleven male ( | 2014-11-06 |
20140329210 | LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Systems and methods that support the creation and timely electronic scheduling and delivery of course materials for training of individuals in an organization, in which course recommendations, scheduling, and rollout are based upon a number of factors including, for example, specific individual and/or business day-to-day operational performance measures, sales performance, and seasonal weather conditions by geographical region. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329211 | PROVIDING LOCATION-RELEVANT GOAL FULFILLMENT RECOMMENDATIONS WHILE INSIDE A NON-RESIDENTIAL LOCATION - A method for providing location-relevant goal fulfillment messages to a mobile device can begin with a location-based goal coaching system receiving location data for a mobile device. When inside a non-residential location, a proximate area map for the mobile device can be dynamically generated using the received location data. The proximate area map can express a position of the mobile device within the non-residential location and points of interest or items within a predefined radius of the mobile device. Elements of the proximate area map that are relevant to a goal expressed in a previously defined user-specific goal profile can be identified. For each goal having a relevant identified element, a goal fulfillment recommendation can be created. The goal fulfillment recommendation can then be conveyed to the mobile device, making the user aware of the nearby presence of the item or point of interest and its relationship to the goal. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329212 | Systems and Methods For Managing The Toilet Training Process Of A Child - A computer system for managing toilet training of a person is provided. The computer system includes a memory device, a display device, and a processor in communication with the memory device and the display device. The processor is programmed to receive a first trigger event associated with a toilet training event. The processor is also programmed to display, on the display device, a first multi-media presentation based at least in part on said receipt of the first trigger event. The processor is further programed to collect feedback data from a user. The processor is also programmed to store the feedback data in the memory device. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329213 | Systems and Methods For Managing The Toilet Training Process Of A Child - A computer system for managing toilet training of a person is provided. The computer system includes a memory device, an input device, a display device, and a processor. The processor is programmed to provide a first set of enhanced functionality configured in an enabled status, wherein the first set of enhanced functionality includes an event timer associated with a toilet training event. The processor is also programmed to disable the first set of enhanced functionality. The processor is further programmed to receive activation data from a user using the input device. The processor is also programmed to reconfigure the first set of enhanced functionality to an enabled status based at least in part on the activation data. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329214 | Physiological Indicator Monitoring For Identifying Stress Triggers and Certain Health Problems - Disclosed is a portable, wearable device for measuring parameters including blood oxygenation, galvanic skin response, skin temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, and exertion level, and diagnosing stress and other conditions which cause stress-like physiological responses based on the results of the monitoring and on patient input of feelings and symptoms. Specific queries and advice on stress reduction, related disease management, and stress and disease education is also provided to the patient through the device. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329215 | CLINICAL ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING SYSTEM - A system for medical training includes an anatomical simulator modeled after at least a portion of a body, the simulator including at least one external surface, and at least one cavity in fluidic communication with the external surface via a cavity. The system further includes at least one internal sensor positioned at an internal location of the anatomical simulator, the internal sensor positioned to receive an internal input based on forces applied from within the cavity, at least one external sensor positioned at an external location of the anatomical simulator and to receive an external input based on forces applied to the external surface, and a feedback display system in communication with the sensors to simultaneously record external sensor readings from the at least one external sensor and internal sensor readings from the at least one internal sensor and at least one time measurement device. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329216 | DIGESTION SYSTEM - The invention relates to a digestion system for analyzing the intestinal fluid. The system comprises a compartment containing the fluid content and a micro filter for filtering particles in the fluid content having a size beyond the micro range. The system further comprises a pertractor arranged downstream to the micro filter for removing digested lipophilic particles. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329217 | SURGICAL SIMULATORS AND METHODS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SAME - Surgical simulators and methods associated with the same are provided. In one aspect, a surgical simulator includes a rib cage including a plurality of ribs, internal tissue positionable within the rib cage, and external tissue adapted to cover at least a portion of the rib cage. In another aspect, a method of manufacturing a surgical simulator includes forming a rib cage including a plurality of ribs, positioning internal tissue within the rib cage, and at least partially covering the rib cage with external tissue. In a further aspect, a method of modifying biologic tissue for use with a surgical simulator is provided. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329218 | Computer-Based Tutoring Method and System - Disclosed are a computer-based tutoring method and system in which an animated tutor, an animated avatar, and at least one animated group member selected by a user are displayed on a screen. A tutorial is presented by the animated tutor. During the tutorial, an interactive question is presented. An answer is received from the user. If the answer is correct, the tutorial continues. If the answer is incorrect, a second tutorial is presented. The second tutorial is based on the incorrect answer received from the user. Dialogue between the animated tutor, the animated avatar, and the animated group members may be held. Dialogue among animated group members may be held. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329219 | CRITICAL POINT DRYING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IN SITU TISSUE PRESERVATION - Methods and systems for preserving tissues in situ using critical point drying are disclosed. Such methods and systems are particularly applicable to the preservation of a deceased body, such as a deceased person or animal, with or without removal of internal tissues or organs. A fixative can be perfused through the vascular system of the body while blood is removed from the body. The exterior of the body can also be immersed in a bath of fixative. The fixative in the vascular system and the bath can be replaced by subsequent washes of buffer, de-ionized water, and/or alcohol. The alcohol-infused and fixated body can be disposed in a pressure chamber and subjected to a critical point drying process using carbon dioxide. After the critical point drying process, the body is in a preserved state. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329220 | CANNULA WITH FLOATING CLAMPING MEMBER - A cannula has a longitudinal base member having a first clamping end and a longitudinal arm member pivotally attached to the longitudinal base member and having a second clamping end, the cannula being in a closed position when the first and second clamping ends are brought together. A first clamp member is located at the first clamping end and has a first passage. A second clamp member is rotatably attached to the aim member at the second clamping end and has a second passage. The first and second passages form a combined passage when the clamp is in the closed position. The cannula may have a first locking member positioned on the arm member and a second locking member positioned on the base member. The first and second locking members interact with each other to lock the cannula in the closed position. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329221 | REPERFUSION PROTECTION SOLUTION AND USES THEREOF - In various embodiments a reperfusion protection solution (RPS) is provided along with methods of use thereof. Illustrative reperfusion protection solutions include, but are not limited to a buffer; one or more substrates for the synthesis of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) under anaerobic conditions; citrate-phosphate-dextrose (CPD); and one or more amino acids that stabilize cell membranes. Typically the pH of the organ reperfusion protection solution ranges from about pH 8.1 to about pH 8.4. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329222 | INCREASING THE VIABILITY AND STRESS TOLERANCE OF VIABLE BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a method for improving viability and/or stress tolerance of viable biological material and using the said material comprising applying hydrostatic pressure to said biological material; keeping the said viable biological material at the hydrostatic pressure for a predetermined time period; releasing the hydrostatic pressure; and using the said material for any desired purpose in accordance with any useful protocol. The usage of the said biological material incorporates any techniques, protocols that are applicable in the field of assisted reproductive techniques, biotechnical and/or biotechnological manipulations. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329223 | Photobioreactors, Solar Energy Gathering Systems, And Thermal Control Methods - The present invention provides photobioreactors, solar energy gathering systems, and methods for thermal control of a culture medium containing a phototrophic organism in a photobioreactor, that allow temperature control in a cost effective manner, reducing the energy required for temperature control of a culture medium containing phototrophic microorganisms in a photobioreactor. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329224 | BIOTECHNOLOGICAL APPARATUS COMPRISING A BIOREACTOR, EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE CONTROL DEVICE FOR A BIOREACTOR AND A METHOD FOR TREATING AN EXHAUST GAS STREAM IN A BIOTECHNOLOGICAL APPARATUS - This patent document relates to the field of biotechnological apparatuses. It relates particularly to a biotechnological apparatus comprising a bioreactor, an exhaust gas temperature control device and a method for treating an exhaust gas stream. This patent document further relates to a connection device for a sterile single-use fluid conduit of a single-use bioreactor and to a method for treating a fluid stream. The reusable connection device comprises a receptacle in which a portion of the fluid conduit can be detachably arranged, and a coupling member connecting the connection device to a temperature control device, the receptacle having a contact surface which is arranged such that the contact surface abuts a fluid conduit arranged in the receptacle, and wherein a portion of a fluid conduit can be introduced into the receptacle in a direction running substantially orthogonally to a longitudinal axis of the connection device. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329225 | TARGET DETECTION WITH NANOPORE - Provided are methods for detecting a target molecule or particle suspected to be present in a sample, comprising (a) contacting the sample with (i) a fusion molecule comprising a ligand capable of binding to the target molecule or particle and a binding domain, and (ii) a polymer scaffold comprising at least one binding motif to which the binding domain is capable of binding, under conditions that allow the target molecule or particle to bind to the ligand and the binding domain to bind to the binding motif; (b) loading the polymer into a device comprising a pore that separates an interior space of the device into two volumes, and configuring the device to pass the polymer through the pore from one volume to the other volume, wherein the device further comprises a sensor adjacent to the pore configured to identify objects passing through the pore; and (c) determining, with the sensor, whether the fusion molecule or particle bound to the binding motif is bound to the target molecule or particle, thereby detecting the presence of the target molecule or particle in the sample. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329226 | METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING MARKERS - The invention is a method for identifying markers associated with the presence of a predetermined characteristic comprising accumulating spectral data from a sample known to have a predetermined characteristic, identifying a spectral feature which is indicative of the predetermined characteristic, and identifying a marker associated with the spectral feature. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329227 | METHODS OF REDUCING OR ELIMINATING PROTEIN MODIFICATION AND DEGRADATION ARISING FROM EXPOSURE TO UV LIGHT - Methods of inactivation of a virus in a sample comprising a protein component are provided. Also provided are methods of reducing protein degradation or modification in to the presence of a reactive species, such as a reactive species generated as a result of UV exposure, are also provided. In another aspect, a method of reducing oxidation of methionine residues, tryptophan residues or both methionine and tryptophan residues in a protein subjected to UV light is provided. The disclosed methods can be performed at any scale and can be automated as desired. | 2014-11-06 |
20140329228 | FLUORESCENCE IMMUNOASSAY USING POLYPEPTIDE COMPLEX CONTAINING FLUORO-LABELED ANTIBODY VARIABLE REGION - An object of the present invention is to provide an immunoassay that enables the rapid and convenient quantitative measurement with high detection sensitivity of a target substance in a liquid phase without the need of immobilization and washing steps and enables the visualization of an antigen. The present invention achieves the object by performing sequentially the steps of:
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