46th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 47 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140335981 | PULLEY MECHANISM OF VEHICULAR BELT-TYPE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A pulley mechanism of a vehicular belt-type continuously variable transmission that makes it possible to enhance the joint strength between a rotary shaft and a stationary sheave without increasing the axial length of the belt-type continuously variable transmission is provided. Since a first stationary portion and a second stationary portion are provided on both sides of a step portion respectively, a stationary sheave is fixed by this first stationary portion and this second stationary portion, and the joint strength between the stationary sheave and an output shaft increases. Besides, a belt reaction force during power transmission can be received by the first stationary portion and the second stationary portion. Therefore, the amount of inclination of the stationary sheave during power transmission is also held small, and a fall in the torque capacity and transmission efficiency of the belt-type continuously variable transmission and a deterioration in the NV characteristics of the belt-type continuously variable transmission can be suppressed. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335982 | DRIVE TRANSMISSION GROUP TO A STEER WHEEL OF A VEHICLE - A drive transmission group to a steer wheel of a vehicle at least a drive chain ring associable to actuating means in rotation able to impart a rotary motion to the chain ring, at least a driven chain ring solidly associated in rotation coaxially to the steer wheel, at least a first intermediate chain ring and a second intermediate chain ring connected respectively to the drive chain ring and to the driven chain ring by means of respective flexible organs, a universal joint comprising a joint spider on a first arm of which the first intermediate chain ring is associated, rotatably with respect to an axis of the first arm, and on a second arm of which the second intermediate chain ring is associated, rotatably with respect to an axis of the second arm, wherein the first intermediate chain ring is concentric to the spider. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335983 | BICYCLE SPROCKET - A bicycle sprocket includes a sprocket body, and a plurality of sprocket teeth. At least one of the sprocket teeth includes a first layered member, a second layered member and a third layered member. The first layered member has a first axial surface and a second axial surface. The second layered member is attached to the first axial surface such that the first and second layered members overlap each other in an axial direction as viewed parallel to a rotational axis of the sprocket body. The third layered member is attached to the second axial surface such that the first and third layered members overlap each other in the axial direction as viewed parallel to the rotational axis of the sprocket body. The first layered member has a specific gravity that is less than those of the second layered member and the third layered member. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335984 | POWER DIVIDER - A distribution gearbox for distributing a drive torque of a drive unit of a motor vehicle to a first axle and a second axle of the motor vehicle, and including a housing, an input shaft, a clutch unit which is seated coaxially with respect to the input shaft, and a chain sprocket which can be driven by the clutch unit and by way of which a drive moment of the input shaft can be transmitted to an output shaft, wherein the chain sprocket is mounted on a neck-shaped reduced portion of the housing. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335985 | SLIDING ELEMENT FOR USE IN AN ENGINE OR CHAIN TRANSMISSION APPARATUS - The invention relates to a sliding element for use in a chain transmission apparatus, comprising a sliding contact section for engagement in sliding contact with a chain, wherein the sliding contact section consists of a plastic material comprising a matrix polymer and dispersed therein graphite platelets comprising platelet particles having a thickness of at most 250 nm. The invention relates to an engine comprising a first sliding element in sliding contact with a second element, wherein at least a sliding contact section is made of such a plastic material comprising such thin graphite platelets. The invention further relates to a chain transmission apparatus, comprising a chain, and a sliding element comprising (i) a sliding contact section engaged in sliding contact with the chain and (ii) a main body reinforcing and supporting the sliding contact section, wherein the sliding contact section consists of such a plastic material. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335986 | BICYCLE SPROCKET - A bicycle sprocket includes a sprocket body and a plurality of sprocket teeth. The sprocket teeth extend radially outwardly from an outer periphery of the sprocket body. The sprocket body includes a first layered member, a second layered member and a third layered member. The first layered member has a first axial surface and a second axial surface. The second layered member is attached to the first axial surface such that the first and second layered members overlap each other in an axial direction as viewed parallel to a rotational axis. The third layered member is attached to the second axial surface such that the first and third layered members overlap each other in the axial direction as viewed parallel to the rotational axis. At least one of the second and third layered members has at least one concavo-convex portion. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335987 | BICYCLE SPROCKET - A bicycle sprocket includes a sprocket body, and a plurality of sprocket teeth. At least one of the sprocket teeth includes a first layered member, a second layered member and a third layered member. The first layered member has a first axial surface and a second axial surface. The second layered member is attached to the first axial surface such that the first and second layered members overlap each other in an axial direction as viewed parallel to a rotational axis of the sprocket body. The third layered member is attached to the second axial surface such that the first and third layered members overlap each other in the axial direction as viewed parallel to the rotational axis of the sprocket body. The first layered member has a specific gravity that is less than those of the second layered member and the third layered member. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335988 | CHAIN - An object of the present invention is to provide a chain reducing friction caused by sliding between the pin and the inner plate, whereby durability is improved, a frictional loss is reduced, and the reduction in size and cost can be implemented. In a silent chain, a guide row and a non-guide row, which are adjacent to each other in a longitudinal direction, are connected together in a bendable manner using a single pin movably inserted into a second pinhole of an inner plate. A hole peripheral wall surface forming the second pin hole has a plate rolling surface, and an outer peripheral surface of the pin has a pin rolling surface. During chain bending, the plate rolling surface rolls on the pin rolling surface. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335989 | MACHINE TOOL HAVING A DEVICE FOR SWITCHING BETWEEN A FIRST AND A SECOND TRANSMISSION STAGE BY REVERSING THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION - A machine tool, including a drive unit with a drive motor and a drive shaft that can be rotated around a drive axis of rotation by the drive motor in a forward direction as well as in a reverse direction opposite to the forward direction, a driven unit with a driven shaft that can be non-rotatably connected to a processing tool and that can be rotated in a direction of rotation around a driven axis of rotation, a planetary gear train arranged between the drive shaft and the driven shaft, including several components, whereby the drive shaft is non-rotatably coupled to a first planetary gear component, and including a device for switching between a first and a second transmission stage of the planetary gear train by changing the direction of rotation of the drive unit. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335990 | AXLE ASSEMBLY - An axle assembly including a housing having a first axle tube and a second axle tube, a crown wheel mounted in the housing, a pinion in meshing engagement with the crown wheel, a first reservoir for retaining fluid in contact with the crown wheel for lubricating the crown wheel, a second reservoir for retaining fluid remote from the crown wheel, a first system for transferring fluid in the first reservoir to the second reservoir, a second system for transferring fluid in the second reservoir to the first reservoir, a sensor for generating a signal representative of an axle assembly characteristic, the axle assembly further including a control system for receiving said signal and operating said first system and or said second system to transfer fluid to or from the first reservoir in response to said signal. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335991 | INFINITELY VARIABLE TRANSMISSIONS, CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSIONS, METHODS, ASSEMBLIES, SUBASSEMBLIES, AND COMPONENTS THEREFOR - Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously and infinitely variable transmissions (IVT). In one embodiment, a variator is adapted to receive a control system that cooperates with a shift nut to actuate a ratio change in an IVT. In another embodiment, a neutral lock-out mechanism is adapted to cooperate with the variator to, among other things, disengage an output shaft from a variator. Various inventive mechanical couplings, such as an output engagement mechanism, are provided to facilitate a change in the ratio of an IVT for maintaining a powered zero operating condition. In one embodiment, the output engagement mechanism selectively couples an output member of the variator to a ratio adjuster of the variator. Embodiments of a ratio adjuster cooperate with other components of the IVT to support operation and/or functionality of the IVT. Among other things, user control interfaces for an IVT are disclosed. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335992 | ROTARY POWER TRANSFER DISCONNECT DEVICE - A rotary power transfer disconnect device for use between first and second drive parts, with the first having an opening with teeth defined therein, and the second having external teeth located at least partially in the opening. A gap is located between the teeth so that the first drive part is rotatable relative to the second drive part. A sliding dog clutch having a spline sleeve with internal projections located on an inner periphery thereof that are engagable with the teeth on the outer periphery of the second drive part and external projections located on an outer periphery thereof that are engagable with the teeth on the inner periphery of the opening of the first drive part is slidable into the gap for driving engagement between the teeth and out of the gap to allow relative rotation between the first and second parts. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335993 | MULTIPLE SPEED TRANSMISSION AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A family of transmissions has four planetary gear sets, five controllable clutches and brake, and a passive one way brake. Selective engagement of the brakes and clutches in combinations of three produces eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. The passive one way brake is engaged in the first forward speed ratio and overruns in the second through fifth forward speed ratios. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335994 | DRIVING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A driving assistance apparatus includes an assistance control unit determining an on/off state of an engine and a drive control unit controlling driving of the engine on the basis of the on/off state determined by the assistance control unit. The assistance control unit determines whether a vehicle stops at a target stopping position, and carries out setting such that the engine is more easily switched from the on state to the off state when the assistance control unit determines to stop at the target stopping position and it is timing at which the vehicle is able to reach the target stopping position in a state where driving force is not generated. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335995 | HYBRID POWERTRAIN AND MODULAR REAR DRIVE UNIT FOR SAME - A powertrain includes an engine that has a crankshaft. A first motor-generator is drivingly connected to the crankshaft via an endless rotatable device. The powertrain includes a transmission that has a transmission input member driven by the crankshaft and a transmission output member. A front differential is operatively connected with front half shafts. A transfer case has a gearing arrangement configured to distribute torque of the transmission output member to the front differential and to a driveshaft. A rear differential is operatively connectable with the driveshaft, and is configured to transfer torque from the driveshaft to rear half shafts. A second motor-generator is drivingly connected to the rear differential. A controller is operatively connected to the second motor-generator, and controls the second motor-generator to function as a motor that provides torque to the rear wheels through the rear differential. A modular rear drive unit operatively connects to the vehicle body. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335996 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A DRIVE TRAIN - A method of operating a drive train of a motor vehicle comprising a drive assembly which has at least a combustion engine and an automatic transmission with frictional shift elements positioned between the drive assembly and an output. When executing a traction downshift in which at least one frictional shift element of the automatic transmission is engaged and at least one shift element of the automatic transmission is disengaged, the method comprising the steps of engaging at least a first frictional shift element of the automatic transmission, disengaging at least a second frictional shift element of the automatic transmission, and reducing torque, provided by the combustion engine, while reducing the transfer ability of the second frictional shift element for executing the traction downshift. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335997 | DRIVE DEVICE FOR HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A drive device includes an engine, a first motor/generator, and a first planetary gear set group having at least four rotatable members and disposed between the input shaft and the output shaft. Four vertical axes corresponding to the first to fourth rotatable members are arranged in order at intervals corresponding to gear ratios of the group in a common velocity-axis diagram to correspond to a first member to a fourth member, respectively. The first member is connectable with the input shaft. The second member is connectable with the output shaft. The third member is fixable to a stationary part. The fourth member is connected with the first motor/generator. The input shaft is connectable with the engine. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335998 | POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - A vehicle power transmission device is disposed on a hybrid vehicle having an engine and an electric motor, the vehicle power transmission device includes a first member having one of outer circumferential teeth disposed around one axial center or inner circumferential teeth meshing with the outer circumferential teeth and a second member having the other teeth, the inner circumferential teeth and the outer circumferential teeth meshes with each other to limit relative rotation around the one axial center between the first member and the second member, the relative rotation between the first member and the second member is limited to transmit torque of the electric motor to drive wheels. | 2014-11-13 |
20140335999 | DRIVE TRAIN OF A PURELY ELECTRICALLY ALL-WHEEL DRIVABLE MOTOR VEHICLE - A drive train ( | 2014-11-13 |
20140336000 | Mobile pulley system as interface for rotational engines requiring an external driving force (wheel-based vehicles, turbines, ect.) - The apparatus, comprised of a housing, at least one set of fixed pulleys and corresponding mobile pulleys and the means of controllably coupling the rotational movement to, through and from it reduces the energy required for the self-propelling function of a vehicle employing rotational movement for the said function by at least fifty percent regardless of the said vehicle's internal type of power source and previous amount of energy used for the said function. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336001 | TRANSFER DEVICE - A transfer device capable of performing switching between a two-wheel drive mode or a standby four-wheel drive mode and a full-time four-wheel drive mode is provided with: a center differential which comprises a differential mechanism including one side gear coupled to rear wheels and the other side gear capable of transmitting power to a spline piece coupled to front wheels, and a differential case coupled to an engine; a switching sleeve which is movable between a first position at which the differential case and a hub are engaged and a second position at which the hub and the spline piece are engaged; and a control clutch which engages and disengages a rear wheel output shaft coupled to the one side gear and the spline piece. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336002 | INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE - An industrial vehicle that includes an engine, a hydraulic actuator, a hydraulic pump, and an instruction member operated to instruct operation of the hydraulic actuator. A supply passage supplies hydraulic oil to the hydraulic actuator. A return passage returns return the hydraulic oil to an oil tank. A controller compares an engine speed and a predetermined comparison threshold value. When the engine speed is less than the comparison threshold value, the controller opens the return passage. The comparison threshold value includes a first threshold value and a second threshold value that is lower than the first threshold value. In response to the operation of the instruction member, the controller opens the return passage, performs revving control to increase the engine speed, and changes the comparison threshold value from the first threshold value to the second threshold value. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336003 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR MEASURING PROPULSIVE FORCE DURING AMBULATION AND PROVIDING REAL-TIME FEEDBACK - The invention measures propulsive force of an ambulating subject to provide real-time feedback, which may be used for clinical assessment or rehabilitation/training such as that related to walking ability, or any other form of ambulation. Subjects with propulsive deficits have a considerable and underutilized propulsive reserve available during level ambulation. The invention uses real-time propulsive feedback as a therapeutic strategy to encourage a subject to access the propulsive reserve and improve forward propulsion during ambulation. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336004 | EXERCISE DEVICE - An example exercise device includes an arm structure configured to pivot in response to a movement of at least a portion of a head of a user. An example method of exercising includes moving a portion of a head to pivot a weight arm that resists the moving. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336005 | Trampoline Rod - In a trampoline in which a plurality of support rods connect between the frame and the mat of the trampoline to hold the mat in tension, the support rods comprise an integral skirt which surrounds and encases at least an upper end length of the support rod and optionally the whole support rod. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336006 | ELLIPTICAL EXERCISE DEVICE - An elliptical exercise device includes a frame supporting guide links which provide for horizontal motion of associated foot support links. A mechanical coupling couples the foot support links to the crank system and intermediate links connect the crank system to the guide links such that a foot receiving area of each foot support link moves in an elliptical path when the crank system rotates. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336007 | ELLIPTICAL EXERCISE DEVICE - An elliptical exercise device includes a frame supporting guide links which provide for a horizontal component of motion of associated foot support links. A mechanical coupling couples the foot support links to a crank system and intermediate links couple the crank system to the guide links such that a foot receiving area of each foot support link moves in a closed generally elliptical path when the crank system rotates. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336008 | EXERCISE APPARATUSES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - An exercise apparatus includes a pair of step-up apparatuses wearable on feet of a user. Each step-up apparatus is configurable between an expanded configuration and a compressed configuration to simulate a selected motion when the user wearing the pair of step-up apparatuses travels by foot. One of the step-up apparatuses moves towards the expanded configuration while the other step-up apparatus moves towards the compressed configuration. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336009 | DUAL DECK EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device employing side-by-side pivotally supported moving surfaces. In one example, an exercise device employs a first pivotable treadle assembly including a first moving surface, a first foot platform extending outwardly from a side of the first treadle assembly, and a second pivotable treadle assembly including a second moving surface. In some implementations, the exercise device includes a resistance element operably coupled to at least one of the first treadle assembly or the second treadle assembly to resist movement of the at least one of the first treadle assembly or the second treadle assembly. In some implementations, the exercise device includes an adjustment mechanism for adjusting a slope of at least one of the first treadle assembly or the second treadle assembly. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336010 | Single Belt Omni Directional Treadmill - A treadmill having a belt assembly allows a user to walk or run in any direction. A single helically wound belt over a flattened torus is powered by two independent drive systems. The drive systems are controlled by a combination of infrared cameras and a physical harness system. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336011 | ROWING SIMULATOR - A rowing apparatus having: a frame; a seat slidably mounted on said frame; an outrigger for receiving oars; at least one drive mechanism coupled to said outrigger to translate a force applied to said oars to a flywheel having resistance means for providing variable resistance; said rowing apparatus having a one way clutch for unidirectional rotary drive of said flywheel, and allowing for operation in a sweeping mode or a sculling mode; and whereby the opposing motions of said oars are combined into a single motion to drive said flywheel. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336012 | ACHILLES STRETCHING DEVICES AND METHODS PERFORMED THEREWITH - Therapeutic devices and methods stretching the Achilles tendon. Each device includes base and wedge portions. The wedge portion has heel and toe ends, inside-foot and outside-foot edges, and an upper surface that includes a planar surface portion that lies in a wedge plane and an arcuate surface portion defined by a projection that extends out of the wedge plane. The wedge plane has a nonuniform elevation relative to the base portion as a result of the wedge portion having a fore-aft taper in the fore-aft direction and a lateral taper in the lateral direction. The fore-aft taper and the lateral taper are sufficient so that placement of a user's foot on the upper surface of the wedge portion causes supination and locking of the foot and enables stretching of the Achilles complex, while the arch of the user's foot is against and supported by the arcuate surface portion. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336013 | Balance Arm. A device and a method for training foot and leg muscles and for prevention of partial dystrophy of the left leg. - This is a unique device for training foot and leg muscles; it consists of a pedal attached to a pedestal. The front end of the pedal is connected to the balance arm by means of a metal rod; the balance arm is mounted to a stand. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336014 | MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING DEVICES AND METHODS - A training system enables improved training outcomes and reduced trainer injuries. An exemplary system includes a handle, a striking target, and a flexible linkage coupling the handle and target. The system may be swung to provide an offensive or defensive target for a trainee. Because the trainee strikes the striking target rather than an item held in the hand of a trainer, impact to the body of the trainer is reduced and/or eliminated. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336015 | RELATED TO, EXERCISE EQUIPMENT - Exercise equipment can be used in a wide range of settings by a wide range of users of varying strengths and abilities to gain strength, fitness and mobility using an internally variable resistance. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336016 | Single construct adjustable training rope - A long training rope designed to utilize trees (limbs, multiple limbs & tree truck but not exclusively) to anchor invention and user. Comprising of single constructed piece, attachments are not necessary for equipment to adjust to different lengths. A specialized knot allows for completely adjustable lengths. Multiple grips including a ball grip and can be utilized while remaining a single piece of equipment. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336017 | EXERCISE DEVICE - An example apparatus for a user in a wheelchair includes an exercise device providing an exercise area configured to receive a wheelchair. A primary handle is moveable by a first user in the wheelchair from a first position to a second position. A resistance assembly opposes movement of the at least one primary handle. A spotter handle is coupled to move together with the at least one primary handle. The spotter handle accessible by a second user from a position outside the exercise area. An example exercise device for a user in a wheelchair includes an automatically adjustable pick. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336018 | FITNESS EQUIPMENT UNIT - A fitness equipment unit comprises a member rotatable about an axis and a source of resistance against rotation of the member. Rotation of the member is facilitated by pulling on a first end of the line while the other end of the line is stationary, pulling on a second end of the line while the first end is stationary or concurrently pulling on both the first end and the second end of the line. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336019 | EXERCISE BAR - An exercise bar having a cross sectional shape in the form of an octagon, and composed of a longitudinal body with stabilizer ends attached to the ends thereof. The longitudinal body has a central axis constant through its length, and can be manufactured with materials such as hard woods, plastic, certain metals, sponge rubber, or any resilient material which resists bending or deflection when used in specific exercises. The material can be selected to be lightweight to ensure persons of any strength level can use the exercise bar. The stabilizer ends are secured to the ends of the longitudinal body, and can be any type of rubber material or material that grips a smooth surface, such as laminated wood flooring, to prevent slippage of the longitudinal body. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336020 | TONING GARMENT WITH INTEGRATED DAMPER - Disclosed is a muscle toning garment with force dampening resistance elements, which may be fluid filled rotary dampers. The garment provides resistance training throughout an angular range of motion. The garment may be low profile, and worn by a wearer as a primary garment or beneath conventional clothing. Toning may thereby be accomplished throughout the wearer's normal daily activities, without the need for access to conventional exercise equipment. Alternatively, the device may be worn as a supplemental training tool during conventional training techniques. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336021 | EXERCISE DEVICE - A exercise device, for example, and exercise ball device. The exercise device includes a frame and at least one panel or multiple panels. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336022 | EXERCISE DEVICE - A exercise roller device including a center roller portion provided with shaped end roller portions, and the center roller portion provided with a centered circumferential groove. A method of making the exercise roller device. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336023 | Support Device Used During Exercise - A support device used during exercise that an individual places behind the neck during exercise, providing proper neck support and body alignment. The device provides support for the upper thoracic spine while performing abdominal exercise, and may be used to exercise the neck itself and provide a form of spinal traction. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336024 | MOVABLE KNEELING PAD ASSEMBLY FOR AN ABDOMINAL EXERCISE DEVICE - A movable kneeling pad assembly for an abdominal exercise device has a main pad and a wheel seat. The main pad has at least one kneeling recess formed in an upper surface of the main pad. The wheel seat is mounted on a lower surface of the main pad and has multiple wheels protruding from the lower surface of the main pad. The kneeling pad assembly provides a comfortable support for a user's knees. As the kneeling pad assembly is movable by rotation of the wheels, the user has to put forth high abdominal strength in order to simultaneously perform movements of his upper body and his lower body. Therefore, abdominal muscles of the user can be trained effectively and efficiently, and exercise intensity when using the abdominal exercise device is high enough for professional workout exercisers. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336025 | FULL-BODY BOARD SPORTS TRAINING DEVICE - A board-based training device is provided. The board-based training device can comprise at least one piece having an underlying unbalanced surface. The unbalanced surface can be shaped to be unstable when placed on a ground. The piece can further have a support surface for supporting a deck. The training device can also include at least one securing mechanism for reversibly attaching the support surface of the piece against a bottom surface of the deck. The reversible attachment can secure the piece to the deck such that the movement of the secured piece with respect to the deck can be restrained. The unbalanced shape can be conical, the long axis of which being aligned with the long axis of the piece. The device can further include at least one attachment point for attaching at least one linkage. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336026 | CONVERTING MACHINE WITH AN UPWARD OUTFEED GUIDE - A system that converts fanfold material into packaging templates includes a converting machine and a fanfold bale. The converting machine has a converting assembly that performs conversion functions, such as cutting, creasing, and scoring, on the fanfold material as the fanfold material moves through the converting machine in a first direction, to convert the fanfold material into one or more packaging templates. An outfeed guide changes the direction of movement of the packaging templates from the first direction to a second generally upwardly oriented direction after the packaging templates exit the converting machine. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336027 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING CUSTOMIZED BOXES - A computer-based system for creating customized storage boxes, including: a computer with a memory element storing computer readable instructions and a processor to execute the instructions to: receive first data specifying an item for storage; receive second data specifying a number of the item for storage in at least one box or a use of the item; receive third data describing a physical attribute of the item; calculate, using the first, second, and third data, a volume of the at least one box; and transmit fourth data, including the volume. The system includes a packaging device to receive the fourth data and generate, using the fourth data, a two-dimensional layout, on a piece of media, for the at least one box. The layout includes a plurality of lines, on the piece of media for creasing or cutting the piece of media to form the at least one box. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336028 | Packaging Device - A packaging device includes a conveyance mechanism, a heater, a guide portion, and a processor. The conveyance mechanism is configured to convey a base along a conveyance path. The heater is configured to heat the film and bond the film to the base that is conveyed by the conveyor. The guide portion is configured to guide the film toward the heater and move along a movement path that extends in a direction intersecting the conveyance path. The processor is configured to control the conveyance mechanism, the heater, and the guide portion. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336029 | PROCESS FOR LASER PUNCTURING HOLES INTO WATER-SOLUBLE FILMS - A process of using lasers having a power of from about 0.5 watts to about 20 watts to puncture holes having maximum widths of about 300 μm in films, more specifically, films used to prepare pouches containing detergent compositions. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336030 | SHEET FOLDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM - A sheet folding apparatus including a conveying roller pair, first and second folding roller pairs, and a control unit. The control unit controls the apparatus such that a sheet conveying speed or a sheet conveying amount of the conveying roller pair is different from a sheet conveying speed or a sheet conveying amount of the first folding roller pair or the second folding roller pair when the folded part of the folded sheet is guided between the first folding roller pair and the second folding roller pair. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336031 | SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM - A sheet processing apparatus includes: a first conveying member pair that folds a sheet; a second conveying member pair that conveys downstream the sheet folded by the first conveying member pair; and a third conveying member pair that further folds the sheet folded by the first conveying member pair. The second conveying member pair is rotatable forward and reversely when driven to convey, and is locked in one rotational direction but is rotatable in the other rotational direction when not driven. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336032 | TRANSPARENT ALUMINATE GLASSES, VITROCERAMICS, AND CERAMICS - The invention relates to novel transparent glasses, vitroceramics, and transparent or translucent ceramics containing, in relation to the total composition of the glass, vitroceramic, or ceramic, at least 60 wt% of a composition having the following formula (I): (M1O)x(M2O)y(M3)2O3)z(Al2O3)100−x−y−z (I), where M1 is an element selected from among Ba and/or Sr, M2 is an element selected from among Mg or Ca, x and y are numbers such that 30≦x+y≦80, y is between 0% and 10% of x, M3 is an element selected from among B, Ga, or In, and z is a number between 0% and 10% of (100−x−y). The invention also relates to the method for manufacturing said compositions and to the uses of said compositions in the field of optics. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336033 | HIGH POROSITY CORDIERITE HONEYCOMB ARTICLES - Methods of making a porous cordierite ceramic honeycomb article are provided. In example methods, a batch composition includes a quantity of non-crosslinked pore former provided as a superaddition of about 20% or less of a dry weight of a quantity of inorganic components. Batch compositions are also provided that include a quantity of clay and other substantially nonfibrous inorganic components sufficient to yield an article including cordierite. Example batch compositions can include clay having a median particle size of about 7 μm or less and/or provided in an amount that is 10% or less of the dry weight of the quantity of inorganic components. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336034 | MIXER, METHOD OF MIXING RAW MATERIAL FOR POWDER METALLURGY BINDER FOR INJECTION MOULDING COMPOSITION - Mixer for ceramic feedstock pellets with a tank, a mixing means, and heat exchange means including cooling means for the cooling of the content of this tank. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336035 | INSULATOR FOR SPARK PLUG AND SPARK PLUG - An insulator for spark plug with a main constituent of alumina and containing silicon includes a grain boundary phase positioned between alumina particles. The grain boundary phase contains: a group 2A element; a rare earth element; and at least one kind of zirconium, titanium, chrome, niobium, manganese, and iron (a first element). Assuming that a total amount of the rare earth element is X (mass %), a total amount of the group 2A element is Y (mass %), and a total amount of the first element is Z (mass %), the following are met: | 2014-11-13 |
20140336036 | ELECTROCATALYST FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CONVERSION OF CARBON DIOXIDE - The electrocatalyst for the electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide includes a copper material supported on titania nanotubes. The copper material may be pure copper, copper and ruthenium, or copper and iron supported on the titania nanotubes. The electrocatalyst is prepared by first dissolving copper nitrate trihydrate in deionized water to form a salt solution. Titania nanotubes are then added to the salt solution to form a suspension, which is then heated. A urea solution is added to the suspension to form the electrocatalyst in solution. The electrocatalyst is then removed from the solution. In addition to dissolving the copper nitrate trihydrate in the volume of deionized water, either iron nitrate monohydrate or ruthenium chloride may also be dissolved in the deionized water to form the salt solution. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336037 | ELECTROCATALYST FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CONVERSION OF CARBON DIOXIDE - An electrocatalyst for the electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide to hydrocarbons is provided. The electrocatalyst for the electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide includes copper material supported on carbon nanotubes. The copper material may be pure copper, copper and ruthenium, copper and iron, or copper and palladium supported on the carbon nanotubes. The electrocatalyst is prepared by dissolving copper nitrate trihydrate in deionized water to form a salt solution. Carbon nanotubes are then added to the salt solution to form a suspension, which is then heated. A urea solution is added to the suspension to form the electrocatalyst in solution. The electrocatalyst is then removed from the solution. In addition to dissolving the copper nitrate trihydrate in the deionized water, either iron nitrate monohydrate, ruthenium chloride or palladium chloride may also be dissolved in the deionized water to form the salt solution. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336038 | ZPGM Catalytic Converters (TWC application) - Compositions and methods for the preparation of ZPGM catalytic converters are disclosed. Addition of Mn to ZPGM catalytic converters from prior ZPGM catalytic may create a new ZPGM catalytic converter with greater improvement TWC conditions compared to previous types. Suitable known in the art chemical techniques, deposition methods and treatment systems may be employed in order to form the disclosed ZPGM catalyst systems. Disclosed ZPGM TWC systems in catalytic converters may be employed to decrease the pollution caused by exhaust from various sources, such as automobiles, utility plants, processing and manufacturing plants, airplanes, trains, all-terrain vehicles, boats, mining equipment, and other engine-equipped machines. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336039 | ANTI-FINGERPRINT PHOTOCATALYTIC NANOSTRUCTURE FOR TRANSPARENT SURFACES - Titania-based porous nanoparticle coatings are mechanically robust, with low haze, which exhibit short time scales for decomposition of fingerprint oils under ultraviolet light. The mechanism by which a typical dactylogram is consumed combines wicking of the sebum into the nanoporous titania structure followed by photocatalytic degradation. These TiO | 2014-11-13 |
20140336040 | METHODS OF PREPARING MONODISPERSED POLYDOPAMINE NANO- OR MICROSPHERES, AND METHODS OF PREPARING NANO- OR MICROSTRUCTURES BASED ON THE POLYDOPAMINE NANO- OR MICROSPHERES - Methods of preparing monodispersed polydopamine nano- or microspheres are provided. The methods comprise providing a solvent system comprising water and at least one alcohol having the formula R—OH, wherein R is selected from the group consisting of optionally substituted C | 2014-11-13 |
20140336041 | RHODIUM CATALYSTS FOR ETHANOL REFORMING | 2014-11-13 |
20140336042 | EXHAUST GAS PURIFYING CATALYST AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - An exhaust gas purifying catalyst, which is obtained by having at least one platinum group metal selected from the group consisting of Pt, Rh, and Pd supported on a calcined aluminum phosphate body. The calcined aluminum phosphate body has a tridymite crystal structure and the ratio of the cumulative pore distribution of pores having a size of 10 nm or less to the cumulative pore distribution of pores having a size of 300 nm or less is 20% or more in the calcined aluminum phosphate body. A method for producing an exhaust gas purifying catalyst including calcining aluminum phosphate, which has been obtained from an aqueous solution that is controlled to have a pH within a predetermined range, at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined period of time, thereby obtaining a calcined aluminum phosphate body; and having at least one platinum group metal selected from the group consisting of Pt, Rh, and Pd supported on the calcined aluminum phosphate body. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336043 | COMPOSITE OXIDE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND CATALYST FOR EXHAUST GAS PURIFICATION - A composite oxide and a catalyst for purifying exhaust gas using the same are provided, which oxide has excellent heat resistance, including that a large specific surface area is maintained even when the composite oxide is used in a high temperature environment, and that, even after calcination at 800° C. for 2 hours, no AECeO | 2014-11-13 |
20140336044 | Copper-Manganese Spinel Catalysts and Methods of Making Same - Disclosed here are material formulations of use in the conversion of exhaust gases, where the formulations may include Copper (Cu), Manganese (Mn) and combinations thereof. Combinations of use may include Cu—Mn Spinels. Catalysts including these materials may be synthesized by methods including co-precipitation, co-milling, templating, and the sol-gel method, using any suitable carrier material oxide and any suitable oxygen storage material. The properties of the catalysts disclosed may vary according to the calcining temperature, where stoichiometric and non-stoichiometric Cu—Mn Spinels may form when calcining suitable formulations at suitable temperatures. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336045 | Perovskite and Mullite-like Structure Catalysts for Diesel Oxidation and Method of Making Same - Disclosed here are material formulations of use in the conversion of exhaust gases. A catalyst is formed by using a perovskite structure having the general formula ABO3 or a mullite structure having the general formula of AB2O5 where components “A” and “B” may be any suitable non-platinum group metals. Suitable materials may include Yttrium, Lanthanum, Silver, Manganese and formulations thereof. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336046 | METHOD FOR COLD GAS SPRAYING - The invention relates to a method for cold gas spraying in which a spray powder containing photocatalytically active spray particles is accelerated by means of a carrier gas in a nozzle and forms a coating upon striking a substrate. According to the invention, the method is characterized in that at least one part of the photocatalytically active spray particles consists of nanocrystalline agglomerates having a porosity of 200 to 800 m | 2014-11-13 |
20140336047 | OXYGEN ABSORBING AGENT - An oxygen absorbing agent has excellent oxygen absorbing properties and can absorb oxygen in an atmosphere, even under a moisture-free or substantially moisture-free atmosphere. The oxygen absorbing agent includes an alloy obtained by subjecting an alloy (X) including (A) at least one transition metal selected from the group consisting of manganese, iron, platinum, and copper group metals and (B) at least one metal selected from the group consisting of aluminum, zinc, tin, lead, magnesium, and silicon, to treatment with an alkali aqueous solution to elute and remove at least a part of the component (B) in the alloy (X), wherein the alloy (Y) has an X-ray diffraction profile satisfying a diffraction peak relationship. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336048 | PESTICIDAL MIXTURES INCLUDING SPIROHETEROCYCLIC PYRROLIDINE DIONES - A pesticidal mixture comprising as active ingredient a mixture of component A and component B, wherein component A is a compound of formula (I), in which Q is i or ii wherein X, Y and Z, m and n, A, G, and R, are as defined as in claim | 2014-11-13 |
20140336049 | SEED TREATMENT COMPOSITIONS & METHODS - A seed composition comprising a seed and a first component comprising an agriculturally acceptable complex mixture of dissolved organic material characterized by natural organic matter that is partially humified and methods of seed treating. A method comprising contacting a seed with a first component comprising an agriculturally acceptable complex mixture of dissolved organic material characterized by natural organic matter that is partially humified, where the first component enhances at least one of germination, emergence, root development, seedling vigor, seedling growth, mortality resistance, chlorophyll production, cold resistance, water log resistance, and nutrient uptake compared to similar seed not contacted with the first component. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336050 | RECOMBINANT NITROGEN-FIXING BACTERIAL STRAIN, INOCULUM CONTAINING THE SAME AND APPLICATION METHODS - Recombinant bacterial strains comprising heterologous nif genes in its genome, and capable of fixing nitrogen. The strain may be, for example, a recombinant | 2014-11-13 |
20140336051 | Methods of Controlling Undesirable Vegetation with Imidazolinone Herbicides and Adjuvants in Herbicide Resistant Crop Plants - A herbicidal composition comprising:
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20140336052 | STRIGOLACTAM DERIVATIVES AS PLANT GROWTH REGULATING COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to novel strigolactam derivatives of formula (I), to processes and intermediates for preparing them, to plant growth regulator compositions comprising them and to methods of using them for controlling the growth of plants and/or promoting the germination of seeds. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336053 | EXTREMELY LOW RESISTANCE FILMS AND METHODS FOR MODIFYING AND CREATING SAME - Operational characteristics of an extremely low resistance (“ELR”) film comprised of an ELR material may be improved by depositing a modifying material onto appropriate surfaces of the ELR film to create a modified ELR film. In some implementations of the invention, the ELR film may be in the form of a “c-film.” In some implementations of the invention, the ELR film may be in the form of an “a-b film,” an “a-film” or a “b-film.” The modified ELR film has improved operational characteristics over the ELR film alone or without the modifying material. Such operational characteristics may include operating in an ELR state at increased temperatures, carrying additional electrical charge, operating with improved magnetic properties, operating with improved mechanic properties or other improved operational characteristics. In some implementations of the invention, the ELR material is a mixed-valence copper-oxide perovskite, such as, but not limited to YBCO. In some implementations of the invention, the modifying material is a conductive material that bonds easily to oxygen, such as, but not limited to, chromium. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336054 | HIGH TEMPERATURE SUPERCONDUCTING FILMS AND METHODS FOR MODIFYING AND CREATING SAME - Operational characteristics of an high temperature superconducting (“HTS”) film comprised of an HTS material may be improved by depositing a modifying material onto appropriate surfaces of the HTS film to create a modified HTS film. In some implementations of the invention, the HTS film may be in the form of a “c-film.” In some implementations of the invention, the HTS film may be in the form of an “a-b film,” an “a-film” or a “b-film.” The modified HTS film has improved operational characteristics over the HTS film alone or without the modifying material. Such operational characteristics may include operating in a superconducting state at increased temperatures, carrying additional electrical charge, operating with improved magnetic properties, operating with improved mechanic properties or other improved operational characteristics. In some implementations of the invention, the HTS material is a mixed-valence copper-oxide perovskite, such as, but not limited to YBCO. In some implementations of the invention, the modifying material is a conductive material that bonds easily to oxygen, such as, but not limited to, chromium. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336055 | GENETIC MARKERS FOR MACULAR DEGENERATION DISORDER TREATMENT - Provided in part herein are genetic variations (e.g., single nucleotide polymorphisms) associated with a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) suppression response to an anti-VEGF agent for treatment of a macular degeneration disorder (e.g., age-related macular degeneration (AMD)). Also provided herein are methods for determining a genotype that includes such genetic variations, methods for predicting a VEGF suppression response for a subject according to a genotype, and methods for selecting a treatment suitable for treating a macular degeneration disorder (e.g., wet AMD) for a subject in need thereof according to a genotype. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336056 | NON-INVASIVE EARLY DETECTION OF SOLID ORGAN TRANSPLANT REJECTION BY QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF MIXTURES BY DEEP SEQUENCING OF HLA GENE AMPLICONS USING NEXT GENERATION SYSTEMS - The invention is a method of detecting or assessing solid organ graft (transplant) rejection by detecting donor-specific HLA alleles in a blood sample of a graft (transplant) recipient. The invention further comprises a method of detecting the presence of maternal cells in a blood sample of an offspring. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336057 | METHOD FOR PAIRWISE SEQUENCING OF TARGET POLYNUCLEOTIDES - The invention relates to methods for pairwise sequencing of a double-stranded polynucleotide template, which methods result in the sequential determination of nucleotide sequences in two distinct and separate regions of the polynucleotide template. Using the methods of the invention it is possible to obtain two linked or paired reads of sequence information from each double-stranded template on a clustered array, rather than just a single sequencing read from one strand of the template. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336058 | METHOD AND KIT FOR CHARACTERIZING RNA IN A COMPOSITION - The invention relates to a method for determining the sequence and/or quantity of a ribonucleic acid in a composition, comprising the steps of:
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20140336059 | CLONOTYPES AS BIOMETRIC SPECIMEN TAGS - The invention is directed to methods for biometrically identifying or distinguishing biological specimens, such as patient specimens, as being from the same or different individuals by analysis of specimen clonotypes. The invention provides a direct or backup method for determining or confirming specimen identities. In one aspect, a method of the invention includes generating a first clonotype profile from a first specimen and forming therefrom an identifier set of clonotypes, which serves as a molecular fingerprint of the first specimen. Other specimens are determined to be from the same source individual or from a different source individual by generating clonotype profiles from such specimens and determining the presence or absence in such profiles of clonotypes of the identifier set of the first specimen. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336060 | METHODS FOR NON-INVASIVE PRENATAL PLOIDY CALLING - The present disclosure provides methods for determining the ploidy status of a chromosome in a gestating fetus from genotypic data measured from a sample of DNA from the mother of the fetus and from the fetus, and from genotypic data from the mother and optionally also from the father. The ploidy state is determined by using a joint distribution model to create a set of expected allele distributions for different possible fetal ploidy states given the parental genotypic data, and comparing the expected allelic distributions to the pattern of measured allelic distributions measured in the mixed sample, and choosing the ploidy state whose expected allelic distribution pattern most closely matches the observed allelic distribution pattern. In an embodiment, the mixed sample of DNA may be preferentially enriched at a plurality of polymorphic loci in a way that minimizes the allelic bias. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336061 | METHODS FOR OPTICALLY ENCODING AN OBJECT WITH UPCONVERTING MATERIALS AND COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN - The present invention relates generally to encoding samples. More specifically, it relates to barcodes and compositions involving upconverters and methods including them. In a composition aspect of the invention, a composition comprising two or more lanthanide materials is provided. Each lanthanide material comprises a host, an absorber, and an emitter, and the materials emit detectable electromagnetic radiation upon excitation with absorbable electromagnetic energy. One or more relative ratios of emission intensities uniquely identify the composition. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336062 | Multinode acoustic focusing for parallel flow cytometry analysis applications - An analytical device such as a flow cytometer is provided in which a fluid sample flowing through a channel is focused into multiple, parallel particle streams by an acoustic wave field extending across the channel. Each stream is then presented to an individual detector to allow for simultaneous interrogation of the multiple streams and thus, high-throughput analysis of the fluid sample. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336063 | Windowed Sequencing - In one implementation, a method is described. The method includes determining an operational characteristic of sensors of a sensor array. The method further includes selecting a group of sensors in the array based on the operational characteristic of sensors in the group. The method further includes enabling readout of the sensors in the selected group. The method further includes receiving output signals from the enabled sensors, the output signals indicating chemical reactions occurring proximate to the sensors of the sensor array. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336064 | MULTIVOLUME DEVICES, KITS AND RELATED METHODS FOR QUANTIFICATION AND DETECTION OF NUCLEIC ACIDS AND OTHER ANALYTES - Provided are devices comprising multivolume analysis regions, the devices being capable of supporting amplification, detection, and other processes. Also provided are related methods of detecting or estimating the presence nucleic acids, viral levels, and other biological markers of interest. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336065 | DETECTION OF HUMAN SOMATIC CELL REPROGRAMMING - The methods and kits described herein are based, in part, to the discovery of a phenotype representing a fully-reprogrammed iPS cell and several reprogramming intermediates. The methods and kits described herein permit identification of fully-reprogrammed iPS cells and further permits one of skill in the art to monitor the emergence of iPS cells during the reprogramming process. The methods/kits can also be performed using real time using live cell imaging. Also described herein are methods for screening candidate reprogramming agents by monitoring the emergence of fully-reprogrammed iPS cells in the presence and absence of such an agent. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336066 | DRG11-RESPONSIVE (DRAGON) GENE AND USES THEREOF - This invention features methods and compositions useful for treating and diseases caused by a dysregulation of the BMP/GDF branch of the TGF-β signaling pathway. Also disclosed are methods for identifying compounds useful for such therapy. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336067 | METHOD FOR FINDING BIOACTIVE PEPTIDES - The present invention relates to a method for discovering bioactive peptides, and a use thereof. The present invention relates to a method for discovering a peptide which has an effect on tissue regeneration or a peptide which adheres to a biomaterial, by searching the smallest bioactive domain from a protein. This method for discovering a peptide is named PEPscovery (PEPtide Discovery). According to the present invention, it is possible to discover peptides comprising 20 or more amino acids more rapidly than conventional techniques for discovering a peptide, and to discover bioactive peptides effective in tissue regeneration and capable of being adhered to a specific biomaterial through PEPscovery, thereby developing medical supplies and medical equipment and applying the same to the development of a diagnostic chip. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336068 | MAGNETIC IMMUNO DIGITAL PCR ASSAY - The present invention provides methods of detecting an antigen in a sample comprising contacting the sample with affinity agents to form an antigen-affinity agent-label complex, separating the antigen-affinity agent-label complex from uncomplexed components, partitioning label from the separated sample into multiple partitions, and detecting the presence of the label in one or more partitions. Compositions and kits for detecting an antigen in a sample are also provided. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336069 | METHOD OF DETECTING AUTO-ANTIBODIES FROM PATIENTS SUFFERING FROM RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS, A PEPTIDE AND AN ASSAY KIT - Peptides useful in determining the presence of autoantibodies in patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis are disclosed. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336070 | ASSAY BUFFER, COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING THE SAME, AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - The invention relates to improved electrochemiluminescence assay methods for phosphorylated peptides or proteins employing phospho-specific antibodies and buffer compositions that are substantially free of inorganic phosphate. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336071 | DEVICES, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS FOR MEASURING MOLECULES AND FORCES - This disclosure relates to compositions, devices and methods of detecting the presence of molecules and optionally quantifying forces associated with molecular interactions on the surface of cells and other lipids. In certain embodiments, devices disclosed herein can be used to detect forces through cell surface receptors. In other embodiments, the devices can be used to detect the presence or absence of molecules on cells or other particles or detect the changes in cell morphology after ligand receptor binding. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336072 | Deformable Platforms for Biological Assays - A platform for biological assays includes a base substrate providing structural support to the platform, at least one surface of the base substrate coated with position markers, a first deformable layer positioned on top of the base substrate, and a second deformable layer positioned on top of the first deformable layer, the second deformable layer embedded with deformation markers. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336073 | METHOD OF DETERMINATION OF CANCER CELL DRUG SENSITIVITY TOWARDS AURORA KINASE INHIBITORS - A method for determining the sensitivity and/or resistance of a patient suffering from a cancer disease to Aurora kinase inhibitor therapy, which comprises determining in vitro in the cancer cells or body fluids taken from the patient the expression of at least one gene selected from a particular group and/or determining in vitro in the cancer cells or body fluids taken from the patient the level of at least one protein selected from a particular group. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336074 | METHOD FOR PREPARING IMPROVED CARDIOMYCOCYTE-LIKE CELLS - The present invention relates to the field of cell differentiation. In particular, the present invention relates to a method for preparing improved cardiomyocyte-like cells differentiated from at least one multipotent or pluripotent cell, comprising a step of contacting the cardiomyocyte-like cell(s) with at least one agent to promote and/or induce integrin subunit alpha-V (integrin α | 2014-11-13 |
20140336075 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMININING WHETHER GENOME IS ABNORMAL - The present invention provides a method and system for determining whether a genomic abnormality exists. The method for determining whether a genomic abnormality exists includes the steps of: separating fetal nucleated red blood cells from a sample from a pregnant woman; sequencing at least a part of the genome of the nucleated red blood cells, so as to obtain a sequencing result; and on the basis of the sequencing result, determining whether a genomic abnormality exists in the nucleated red blood cells. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336076 | METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING AND TREATING FIBROMYALGIA - The invention provides methods, kits and reagents for diagnosing fibromyalgia (FM) in an individual by determining whether the levels of one or more cytokines in the individual are altered, as compared to control levels. The altered level(s) or patterns of expression of the cytokines measured in the affected individual compared to the level from the control is predictive/indicative of FM in the | 2014-11-13 |
20140336077 | MEANS AND METHODS FOR RECOGNIZING THE DEVELOPMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE IN AN INDIVIDUAL - A method of recognizing the development of an Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) process in an individual, wherein the method comprises steps of: profiling specific antibody reactivities or biomarkers associated with AMI susceptibility, the profiling comprises steps of: attaching a set of defined antigens to a substrate; obtaining a biological fluid derived specimen from an individual, the specimen containing a specific antibody repertoire; and binding said antibodies of the biological fluid specimen to the attached antigens thereby forming bound antibody antigen complexes; and analyzing results obtained, wherein the presence of the complexes is indicative of AMI. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336078 | HIGH THROUGHPUT SENSITIZATION DETECTION DEVICES AND METHODS - This invention discloses devices and methods for high throughput skin sensitization detection. The devices comprise a microfabricated chamber comprising a region having one or more input channels and an outlet, and a face suitable for mounting a skin tissue and in fluidic communication with the region. The devices can be used in the methods for determining a prognosis of sensitization in an animal subject and identifying compounds that do not cause sensitization and thus are suitable for preparing cosmetic compositions. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336079 | LABELING AND DETECTION OF NUCLEIC ACIDS - Provided in certain embodiments are new methods for forming azido modified nucleic acid conjugates of reporter molecules, carrier molecules or solid support. In other embodiments are provided methods for enzymatically labeling nucleic acids with an azide group. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336080 | METHOD OF DIAGNOSING PNEUMONIA BY DETECTING A VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND - The present invention relates to a method of diagnosing an existing or developing acute pneumonia induced by a microorganism by detecting one or more volatile organic compound(s) in a subject's sample and the use of one or more volatile organic compound(s) for the detection of | 2014-11-13 |