46th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 51 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130303305 | STRIKING FACE OF A GOLF CLUB HEAD AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An improved striking face of a golf club head and a method of manufacturing thereof is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses an improved method of stamped forging variable face geometry onto the rear surface of a striking face from a frontal portion of the striking face; wherein the improved process allows for more precise finished parts with less need for complicated machining. The resulting striking face of a golf club head comprises of a substantially planar frontal surface and a substantially non-planar rear surface, wherein the substantially non-planar rear surface is created via a stamped forging process while the substantially planar frontal surface is created via a machining process. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303306 | GOLF CLUB WITH IMPROVED PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS - A metal wood type golf club with improved performance characteristics is disclosed herein where the metal wood type golf club head will combined the performance characteristics of both a driver type golf club head and a fairway type golf club head. More specifically, the present invention relates to a golf club head with a volume of between about 150 cc to about 360 cc, a CG location between about 10 mm to about 20 mm above the ground, a face depth of between about 30 millimeters (mm) to about 65 millimeters (mm), a loft of about between 10 degrees to about 16 degrees, and a COR of about 0.790 to about 0.830, wherein the entire golf club has a length of between about 41 inches to about 45 inches. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303307 | GOLF BALL - The present invention provides a golf ball having a spherical core and at least one cover layer covering the spherical core, wherein the spherical core is formed from a rubber composition containing (a) a base rubber, (b) an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbon atoms and/or a metal salt thereof as a co-crosslinking agent, (c) a crosslinking initiator, and (d) an acid and/or a salt thereof, provided that the rubber composition further contains (e) a metal compound in the case of containing only (b) the α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbon atoms as the co-crosslinking agent, wherein (d) the acid and/or the salt thereof has a relative solubility parameter to (a) the base rubber and (b) the α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbon atoms and/or the metal salt thereof ranging from 0.45 to 1.10. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303308 | GOLF BALL - A first golf ball | 2013-11-14 |
20130303309 | GOLF BALL HAVING SPECIFIC SPIN, MOMENT OF INERTIA, LIFT, AND DRAG RELATIONSHIP - Golf ball with a novel combination of spin rate, lift coefficient, drag coefficients, and optionally moment of intertia: a golf ball with a low spin rate, a high lift coefficient, a low drag coefficient, and optionally a high moment of inertia; and a golf ball with a high spin rate, a low lift coefficient, a low drag coefficient, and optionally a low moment of inertia. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303310 | GOLF BALL CORE WITH SOFT OUTER TRANSITION VOLUME AND NEGATIVE HARDNESS GRADIENT - A golf ball includes a unitary core having an outer surface, a geometric center, and a soft transition region adjacent to the outer surface. The core is formed from a substantially homogenous rubber composition. The golf ball also includes an inner cover layer and an outer cover layer. The soft transition region has a thickness of up to 4 mm and a negative hardness gradient of up to 15 Shore C. The unitary core has an overall negative hardness gradient of up to 20 Shore C. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303311 | INSTRUCTIONAL BASEBALL - An instructional ball having an inner core, an outer core is an ellipsoid, and an outer cover. The instructional ball has an ellipsoid shape, a longitudinal axis, and a generally circular transverse cross-section along a transverse axis. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303312 | LACROSSE TRAINING DEVICE - A lacrosse training device that has a frame and target material therein. The flexibility of the target material may be adjustable. The device is adapted to be suspended within a lacrosse goal. The device may have means for adjusting the tension of the target material. The target material may slip on over the frame like a sleeve. The device may have wheels, which may be located on a track. The device may have a motor that moves it to different sides of a goal. The device may move in response to a wireless controller. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303313 | Compact Folding Sports Goal - A collapsible sports goal that can be selectively configured between an erect configuration and a folded configuration. The sports goal has six frame elements. Each of the frame elements has two opposite ends. Each end of the frame elements connects to the end of another frame element using six connector joint assemblies. Each of the joint assemblies receives and interconnects a different two of the six frame elements. Each of the connector joint assemblies contains a hinge joint that enables the frame elements connected to each of the six joint assemblies to rotate about said hinge joint between a parallel configuration to a perpendicular configuration. When all of the connector joint assemblies are in their perpendicular configuration, the sports goal is in its fully erect configuration. Conversely, when all of the connector joint assemblies are in their parallel configuration, the sports goal is in its fully folded configuration. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303314 | Flying Disc Aural Beacon - A locator beacon device for use with flying sport discs includes an over-molded housing that encloses a substrate, such as a printed circuit board (PCB) on which is mounted a computer-based processor, e.g., a microcontroller that is configured to control a sound generating device. The device is configured with a height that is less than the depth of an annular rim that extends from the circumferential edge of the disc. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303315 | Slingblade Broad-head Delivery System - A bow hunting broad-head system having a mechanical cutter which opens after impact. The broad-head flies to its destination with minimal drag and having good balance. After impact, the tip opens to a larger diameter creating a devastating wound and releases the payload inside the animal. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303316 | BELT-DRIVEN CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A belt-driven continuously variable transmission includes a drive pulley, a driven pulley and a driving belt. Each pulley is formed by a fixed sheave integrated with a rotary shaft and a movable sheave fitted onto the rotary shaft in a slidable manner. A belt groove holding a driving belt is formed individually between conical surfaces of the fixed sheave and the movable sheaves being opposed to each other. The belt-driven continuously variable transmission changes a speed ratio continuously by altering an effective diameter of the driving belt by varying the groove width. A non-metallic belt made of resin material is used as the driving belt, and a friction coefficient of a radially inner region of each conical surface of driven pulley is smaller than that in a radially outer region. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303317 | BICYCLE DERAILLEUR WITH CHAIN GUIDE LOCKING - A bicycle derailleur comprises a base member adapted to be mounted to a bicycle, a movable member, a linkage mechanism coupled between the base member and the movable member so that the movable member moves relative to the base member, and a chain guide coupled to the movable member for movement relative to the movable member. A position-fixing member selectively fixes a position of the movable member relative to the chain guide. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303318 | TRACTION-MEANS TENSIONING DEVICE HAVING A SECURING ELEMENT, AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE HAVING SUCH A TRACTION-MEANS TENSIONING DEVICE - A traction-means tensioning device having a housing that contains aluminum as a material, into which a slide sleeve is inserted axially immovably, within which a hydraulically actuatable, axially extendable piston is supported; a pressure chamber being provided between the piston, which is made of steel, and the slide sleeve, which is made of steel, that can be filled with a hydraulic medium; a securing element engaging on the slide sleeve and the housing to fix the axial position of the slide sleeve relative to the housing, the securing element being provided with an elongate fastening portion that is configured to be fixed in position in the housing and is provided at a housing-distal end with a head that is in form-fitting contact with the slide sleeve. Also, an internal combustion engine having such a traction-means tensioning device and a traction means. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303319 | TRACTION-MECHANISM DRIVE HAVING A TENSIONER AND A CLAMPING ELEMENT - A traction mechanism drive having a hydraulic tensioner ( | 2013-11-14 |
20130303320 | PULLEY ASSEMBLY OF COMPRESSOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed therein are a pulley assembly for a compressor and a manufacturing method of the same, which can prevent possible damages during processing and is fit for high-temperature environment because a pulley is made of magnesium alloy. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303321 | DRIVE SYSTEM HAVING A PLANETARY GEAR SET - A machine includes a power source, a transmission, and a drive system configured to transmit torque from the power source to the transmission. The drive system includes a planetary gear set, a variator coupled to the planetary gear set, and a storage device operably connected to the variator. The storage device is configured to receive energy from and provide energy to the variator. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303322 | Variable Speed Drive System - An electronically controlled variable speed mechanical drive to be used in high power applications where using a direct drive motor is not feasible due to weight and size constraints. The variable speed drive components convert an externally driven fixed displacement pump into a variable displacement pump by electronically setting the pump speed to meet flow demands. A single stage pump and a multi-stage pump are so converted according to the present disclosure. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303323 | POWER TRANSMITTING COMPONENT - A power transmitting component with a housing, a shaft and a seal. The housing has a wall member, a shaft bore, and a shield wall. The shaft bore is formed through the wall member. The shield wall is coupled to and extends outwardly from the wall member. The shield wall is formed about the shaft bore and defines a drain spout. The shaft is received through the shaft bore. The seal is received in the shaft bore and sealingly engages the housing and the shaft. The drain spout is configured to drain liquid from a space that is radially inward of the shield wall when the power transmitting component is disposed in a predetermined orientation. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303324 | TWO-SPEED DISCONNECTING DRIVELINE WITH ONE REDUCTION GEARSET - A vehicle driveline that includes an input member, a multi-speed transmission, a first differential assembly, a first bevel ring gear and a mode clutch that are disposed axially along a rotational axis of the input member. The multi-speed transmission includes a range collar that is axially movable along the input member axis. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303325 | TOROIDAL TRACTION DRIVE TRANSMISSION - A continuously variable transmission includes a gearbox with a forward mode and a reverse mode. The gearbox includes a plurality of gear members and further includes at least two torque transmitting devices such as, a clutch and a brake that are selectively employed to engage various combinations of the gear members such that a particular combination is associated with one of the forward mode and the reverse mode. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303326 | Disconnectable Driveline For All-Wheel Drive Vehicle - A disconnectable driveline arrangement for an all-wheel drive vehicle includes a power take-off unit having a disconnect mechanism, a rear drive module having a torque transfer device providing a disconnect function, a speed synchronization function and a torque biasing function, and a control system for controlling actuation of the disconnect mechanism and the torque transfer device. The power take-off unit and the rear drive module can each be equipped with a two-speed range shift unit which, under the control of the control system, permits establishment of high and low speed drive connections. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303327 | TORQUE TRANSMISSION DEVICE - A torque transmission device for a motor vehicle having a locking mechanism for locking at least one wheel of the motor vehicle, which wheel is connected to an output shaft of the torque transmission device. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303328 | HIGH EFFICIENCY TRANSFER CASE - A multi-speed power transmission device includes an input shaft, first and second output shafts and a planetary gearset. An axially moveable sleeve fixes the first output shaft and the input shaft for rotation when in a first position and the sleeve fixes the sun gear and the input shaft for rotation when in a second position. A hub is axially moveable and free to rotate relative to the first output shaft when in the first position. The hub is fixed for rotation with the first output shaft when in the second position. A cam plate is continuously fixed for rotation with the carrier and urges the hub toward its second position when in a second axial position. The input shaft drives the first output shaft at a reduced speed via the planetary gearset when the sleeve, hub and cam plate are at their second positions. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303329 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A PLANETARY GEAR SET IN A BELT DRIVE AND BELT DRIVE - A method and device for controlling a shiftable planetary gear set in a belt drive of an internal combustion engine in a motor vehicle having a sun gear which is fixedly connected to a belt pulley, a ring gear which can be connected fixedly with respect to the housing by means of a brake which is activated by an electrically operated actuator which is effective along a distance which is monitored by a relative distance sensor, as well as a web which is connected to a crankshaft of the internal combustion engine and rotatably accommodates planetary gears, wherein situated between the sun gear and the web is a free wheeling mechanism which can be switched and rolled over in both directions and is switched by the same actuator along the travel distance. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303330 | TORQUER DEVICE AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - Torque devices are disclosed for controlling insertion of medical devices into a lumen of a patient. The torque devices allow for modulation of the speed of rotation of the medical devices. Methods related to the torque devices are also disclosed. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303331 | TORQUE CONVERTER CONTROL FOR A VEHICLE - A method for controlling a transmission assembly includes providing a vehicle having a first power source and a second power source disposed in parallel with the first power source. The first power source includes a prime mover and a transmission assembly. The transmission assembly includes a torque converter coupled to the prime mover. The transmission assembly further includes a clutch that selectively engages the torque converter to a transmission of the transmission assembly. The second power source includes a pump-motor unit, a fluid reservoir and an energy storage unit. A torque value of the second power source is compared to a torque threshold value. The clutch of the transmission assembly is disengaged so that the torque converter of the transmission assembly is disengaged from the transmission of the transmission assembly when the torque value of the second power source is greater than or equal to the torque threshold value. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303332 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A method of controlling an automatic transmission of a vehicle in which a hold gear function is activated by a driver request and deactivated depending on a return condition. The method comprises the step of (a) determining the return condition by a change in operating state, and (b) deactivating the hold gear function if a temporary operating state, for which the hold function is requested, ends and a change takes place between one of uphill driving and downhill driving and between driving one of up and down a hill and driving on a same plane. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303333 | CONTROLLING A DRIVE SYSTEM HAVING A PLANETARY GEAR SET - A method of controlling a drive system includes receiving a machine travel speed request, and determining an output speed of a variator, associated with the drive system, required to satisfy the travel speed request at a current power source speed. The method also includes determining that a storage device operably connected to the variator has an amount of stored energy sufficient to operate the variator at the variator output speed, and providing torque to a machine transmission with a machine power source and the variator. The variator is operated at the variator output speed using stored energy from the storage device to provide torque to the transmission. The torque provided to the transmission with the power source and the variator is sufficient to satisfy the travel speed request at the current power source speed. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303334 | Medical exercise machine capable of force adjustment used without weight with friction and spiral spring force - An exercise machine with spiral springs designed for performing all movements. The exercise machine has a small size but high in efficiency, and can be used at home and all public places. In this machine by utilizing spiral spring the force needed for movement, is derived from leather band spring and the friction between cloth leather band and fully leather band. A special mechanism is considered to adjust the machine force so that the work force can be varied by the user without weights. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303335 | DEVICE FOR ANALYZING AND MONITORING EXERCISE DONE BY A USER - A device for analyzing and monitoring exercise done by a user comprises at least a portable support ( | 2013-11-14 |
20130303336 | EXERCISE DEVICES, GUIDE/HOOK DEVICES, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - An exercise device with a body having recesses for receiving fingers of a user. The body can be squeezable or not. An elastic band surround the periphery of the body, and permits the user to move fingers against the tension of the elastic band. A guide/hook device prevents accidental separation of the guide/hook device from the body, and prevents accidental separation of the elastic band from the guide/hook device. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303337 | BALL-SHAPE BRAWN TRAINING DEVICE AND RING THEREOF - A ball-shape brawn training device includes a casing, a ring, a ball body. The ring is configured in the casing and movable relative to the casing. The ring includes a first pivot part and a second pivot part opposite to each other, a first ring section and a second ring section connected to the first pivot part and the second pivot part respectively. The ball body is couple to the first pivot part and the second pivot part and is rotatable relative to the ring. The second pivot part is composed of a first assembly portion and an assembly on the ring. As a result, when the ball-shape training device is equipped more additional elements, the ring can be quickly assembled to the ball body. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303338 | TREADMILL - A treadmill includes a frame, two rollers, and an endless belt. The frame is placed on a ground and has a left plate and a right plate. The rollers have two opposite ends pivoted between the left plate and the right plate, and the endless belt is wound around the rollers. The left plate and the right plate are provided with a protective layer a top side thereof respectively. The protective layers may prevent unwanted injuries once if the user falls while using the treadmill. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303339 | Systems and Methods for a Hill Training Apparatus for a Bicycle Trainer - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for a hill training apparatus for a bicycle trainer. The systems and methods disclosed herein enable cyclists to simulate hill resistance, incline, decline, and body positioning while riding on a bicycle trainer for improved training purposes. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303340 | Exercise Pedaling Device for Wheelchair - An apparatus designed to provide a foot workout, which is attached to a wheelchair in such a way that the apparatus does not touch the floor, and which comprises a case, an attaching device used to attach the case to the wheelchair, and a pair of pedals. The attaching device comprises a rod whose top end attaches to the wheelchair and whose bottom end attaches to the case. The case contains a power source, an electric motor, a gearbox, and a relay system, such that when the patient activates the apparatus, the electric motor runs and turns the relay system to which the said pedals are attached. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303341 | Apparatus For Physical Exercise - Physical training apparatus, at least comprising a frame, a load which is to be gripped by a user and which is provided as a load shaft arranged on the frame and rotatable through a determined rotation angle, wherein an electric motor is provided to produce a torque exerted on the load shaft, the electric motor being coupled by means of first coupling means to a reaction shaft, which reaction shaft is coupled by means of second coupling means to the load shaft, wherein the rotation angle of the load shaft is limited to a value of less than 360°, and the second coupling means are adapted to exert a torque on the load shaft during a rotation of the load shaft limited to this value of less than 360°. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303342 | Exercise Device And Method - An exercise device for the pubococcygeus muscle of a male person comprising: a support member having two arms and a base; wherein the arms of support member are configurable to fit around the shaft of the penis of a male person so that the base depends from the penis. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303343 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LAND AND AQUATIC EXERCISE - An aquatic exercise tool for use with a user's body part includes a strip of elastomeric material with an engagement area spaced from and proximate one end. The engagement area defines an opening with a rest perimeter, and the engagement area has an elasticity sufficient to stretch the opening from the rest perimeter to a larger perimeter sufficient to receive the body part when it is inserted with a minimum predetermined force. When the opening is stretched above the rest perimeter, the engagement area exerts a tightening force into the opening to tighten against the body part. A method includes inserting the body part into the opening, fixing the other end of the strip to an anchor, and stretching the strip with the body part away from the anchor while the user is at least partially submerged in water. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303344 | ATHLETIC TRAINING DEVICE - An athletic training device capable of providing elastic resistance and associated methods of use for training a user to maintain optimal positioning of the user's hands during certain athletic activities. The device includes a wrist strap, a foot strap, and a thigh strap and an elastic tether of an adjustable length with the thigh strap configured to freely move along and about the elastic tether. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303345 | EXERCISE APPARATUS FOR RETROFITTING TO SWIVEL CHAIRS ON CASTORS - According to certain aspects, the invention includes a limb-exercising system for coupling (i.e., attaching, retrofitting) to or manufacturing with the swivel chair. The limb-exercising system includes a rigid framework, at least one limb-exercising unit, a force resistor and a cable. The rigid framework includes at least one chair coupler that couples the rigid framework with the swivel chair (e.g., so that the limb-exercising apparatus is disposed underneath the chair leg base), such that the relative movement between the rigid framework and the swivel chair is minimal. The rigid framework is coupled with the limb-exercising unit and with the force resistor, which in turn is coupled with the limb-exercising unit via the cable. The limb-exercising unit is operative to provide movement exercise for at least one muscle group of the body of a user. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303346 | UPPER BODY TONING DEVICE - An upper body toning device includes adjustable handles for various grip positions providing various angles of muscle resistance. The handles may be pressed inward along guide rails while countered by a resistance element. Multiple resistance elements may be included that may be removable providing adjustable resistance. A pulley system may be included on separable handles allowing still yet, more exercises to be performed. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303347 | DEVICE FOR PHYSICAL EXERCISE - A training equipment for resistance training of the upper body, wherein the training equipment comprises: an attachment portion adapted to be attached to the body of an exercising person, a handle portion adapted to be gripped by the exercising person, a first distance device flexibly attached in the attachment portion by a first joint, a second distance device flexibly attached in the first distance device by a second joint. At least one of: the first joint, the second joint, the first distance device, and the second distance device comprises an adjustable movement resistance device adapted to create an adjustable resistance between the attachment portion and the handle portion, so that training of the upper body is obtained upon movement of the handle portion. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303348 | EXERCISE EQUIPMENT HANDLE - An exercise equipment handle permits a user to perform inverted rows with a vertical bar positioned above the user, such as on the barbell part of a Smith machine. The handle can be hung from the barbell part and the user can be positioned underneath. The user can grip the handles and do inverted rows with a neutral (palms facing) grip. In some embodiments, the handles are close to provide a narrow grip. The handles are typically turned out at an angle and are suspended on a cross-piece. The user is able to do inverted row exercises safely, without the lower back strain usually associated with rowing-type exercise. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303349 | Ergonomic Pull Handle and Associated Exercise Methods - A pull handle that is ergonomically designed to avoid unnatural stresses on the user's body through the range of motion is disclosed. The invention enables a user to perform exercises that cannot be accomplished with existing handles or may be more difficult to do so. These objects are achieved by providing one or more axes of rotation or flexibility in the pull handle so that the user's hand, wrist and/or arm (or foot, ankle and/or leg) may bend and/or rotate more naturally through the user's range of motion. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303350 | MOLDING ROLLER, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A molding roller includes a main body and a seamless ring-shaped resin film. The main body has a smooth circumferential surface. The resin film is coated on the circumferential surface and has a molding surface opposite to the main body. The molding surface defines a number of molding patterns. The resin film is made of ethylene tetrafluoroethylene or poly tetrafluoroethylene. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303351 | MICROWAVE HEATING OF HEAT-EXPANDABLE MATERIALS FOR MAKING PACKAGING SUBSTRATES AND PRODUCTS - Packaging containers (e.g., cups) or protective wraps may be made with two layers of sheet material and an expanded thermal insulation between the layers. The thermal insulation may be made from microencapsulated, heat-expandable particles that are expanded with a microwave heater at some point during processing substrate, building, conveying or packaging the containers. The particles may be applied to blanks formed from die cutting, expanded by heating, and then tampered. The blanks may be outer wraps to a double wall cup, formed by placing and adhering an inner cup to the outer wrap. Alternatively, an adhesive containing the particles are applied to inner cups, which may be adhered to outer wraps to complete formation of the double wall cups. The cups may then be heated with a microwave heater at a subsequent workstation as the cups are conveyed, stacked, placed in bags, the bags in cartons and the cartons stacked and palletized. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303352 | METHOD FOR A MANUFACTURE OF A BAG MADE OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL - Bag made of a composite material, comprising at least one layer of cellulosic material such as paper or the like, onto which at least one layer of water-soluble polymer material is directly applied and adhered, and method for the manufacture of such bag. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303353 | Thin Sealing Device For Side Sealing Machine - A thin sealing device which is resistant to damage caused by foreign material is disclosed. The thin sealing device has an internal heating element. The thin sealing device has a blunt edge, which has a radius smaller than that of the heating element. A thermocouple is placed in a cavity near this blunt edge to monitor the temperature at the point of sealing. In some embodiments, the thin sealing device is pivotably attached at its leading (upstream) edge. The trailing (downstream) edge of the thin sealing device is moved by means of a compressible force, such as an air cylinder. In this way, the air in the cylinder pushes the thin sealing device downward into the plane of the film. However, a foreign object located on the film can overcome the force of the air cylinder, thereby lifting the thin sealing device out of the path of the film. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303354 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FOLDING A WEB IN TWO - An apparatus for folding in two a continuous web ( | 2013-11-14 |
20130303355 | REAGENT VESSEL INSERT AND REAGENT VESSEL - A reagent vessel insert includes an insert housing formed in such a way that the reagent vessel insert is configured to be inserted in a reagent vessel for a centrifuge and/or for a pressure varying device. The reagent vessel insert further includes at least one magnet arranged non-adjustably with respect to the insert housing and at least one adjusting element arranged in an interior volume of the reagent vessel insert. The at least one adjusting element is at least partially formed from a magnetically attractable material such that a magnetic force of attraction exerted by the at least one magnet on the at least one adjusting element is at least greater than a force of the weight of the at least one adjusting element. A method includes one or more of centrifuging and pressure treating a material using the reagent vessel insert or a reagent vessel. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303356 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SINTERED COMPOSITE BODY - The present invention relates to a method of producing a sintered composite body comprising cubic boron nitride particles dispersed in a cemented carbide matrix by sintering a mixture comprising cubic boron nitride particles and a cemented carbide powder at a sintering temperature below 1350° C. without applying a pressure. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303357 | METHOD OF PREPARING MAGNESIUM OXIDE STRUCTURE WITH MESO-MACRO PORES - Provided are a method of preparing a magnesium oxide structure and a magnesium oxide structure prepared by using the method. The magnesium oxide structure has meso-macro pores, a large specific surface area, and high strength, thereby enabling production of a catalyst with high catalytic activity. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303358 | REGENERATION OF ACIDIC IONIC LIQUID CATALYSTS - We provide a process for regenerating a used acidic ionic liquid catalyst which has been deactivated by conjunct polymers in a reactor, by removing at least 57 wt % of the conjunct polymers originally present in the used acidic ionic liquid catalyst in a separate regeneration reactor, so as to increase the activity of the catalyst. We also provide a regenerated used acidic ionic liquid catalyst having increased activity. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303359 | ADSORPTION OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS DERIVED FROM ORGANIC MATTER - An article for adsorbing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) derived from organic matter comprising adsorbing the VOCs onto palladium doped ZSM-5, optionally at ambient temperature. The organic matter can be perishable organic goods such as food, including fruit and/or vegetables, horticultural produce, including plants and/or cut flowers, or refuse. The palladium doped ZSM-5 has a Si:Al ratio of less than or equal to 100:1 and preferably has a palladium content of from 0.1 wt % to 10.0 wt % based on the total weight of the doped ZSM-5. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303360 | SOLID CATALYST COMPONENT, CATALYST COMPRISING SAID SOLID COMPONENT, AND PROCESS FOR THE (CO)POLYMERIZATION OF ALPHA-OLEFINS - A solid catalyst component for the (co)polymerization of α-olefins having general formula (I): Zr | 2013-11-14 |
20130303361 | SILICON-ALUMINUM MIXED OXIDE POWDER - Silicon-aluminum mixed oxide powder having a weight ratio of (Al | 2013-11-14 |
20130303362 | CONVERSION OF ETHANOL TO A REACTION PRODUCT COMPRISING 1-BUTANOL USING HYDROXYAPATITE CATALYSTS - Catalytic processes to produce a reaction product comprising 1-butanol by contacting a reactant comprising ethanol with a catalyst composition under suitable reaction conditions are provided. The catalyst composition may comprise a hydroxyapatite of the Formula (M | 2013-11-14 |
20130303363 | CONVERSION OF ETHANOL TO A REACTION PRODUCT COMPRISING 1-BUTANOL USING HYDROXYAPATITE CATALYSTS - Catalytic processes to produce a reaction product comprising 1-butanol by contacting a reactant comprising ethanol with a catalyst composition under suitable reaction conditions are provided. The catalyst to composition may comprise a hydroxyapatite of the Formula (M | 2013-11-14 |
20130303364 | CATALYST FOR CONVERTING NITROGEN OXIDE INTO AMMONIA AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed is a catalyst for converting nitrogen oxide into ammonia, which is capable of converting nitrogen oxide into ammonia under fuel lean exhaust gas conditions of more than theoretical air-fuel ratio (A/F=14.7), and a method for manufacturing the same. The catalyst according to the present invention comprises a metal oxide support impregnated with a precious metal, such that conversion of nitrogen oxide into ammonia under fuel lean exhaust gas conditions of more than theoretical air-fuel ratio (A/F=14.7) is possible. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303365 | CATALYST AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A catalyst system comprising a first catalytic composition comprising a homogeneous solid mixture containing at least one catalytic metal and at least one metal inorganic support. The pores of the solid mixture have an average diameter in a range of about 1 nanometer to about 15 nanometers. The catalytic metal comprises nanocrystals. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303366 | Metal Contaminant Removal Compositions and Methods for Making and Using The Same - Metal sorbent compositions for removing a metal contaminant from a fluid, such as removal of mercury from a coal-fired flue gas stream, and methods for making and using the same are provided. The subject metal sorbent compositions comprise an effective amount of an aqueous dispersion of microfine elemental sulfur particles on an adsorbent substrate, and optionally, a metal capture enhancing agent such as a halogen source and/or an oxidizing agent in an amount providing a metal capture enhancing effect on the metal sorbent composition. The subject metal sorbent compositions are prepared by drying an aqueous dispersion of microfine elemental sulfur particles on an adsorbent substrate, such as on a substrate of microfine particles of a refractory material and the like. Also provided are kits for use in preparing the subject compositions, and compositions produced by the methods. The subject compositions, kits and systems find use in a variety of different applications. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303367 | POLYAMIDE COMPOSITION - A polyamide composition containing a polyamide compound (A) and a transition metal compound (B), wherein the polyamide compound (A) contains: from 25 to 50 mol % of a diamine unit, which contains at least one diamine unit selected from the group consisting of an aromatic diamine unit represented by the following formula (I-1), an alicyclic diamine unit represented by the following formula (I-2) and a linear aliphatic diamine unit represented by the following formula (I-3), in an amount in total of 50% by mol or more; from 25 to 50 mol % of a dicarboxylic acid unit, which contains a linear aliphatic dicarboxylic acid unit represented by the following formula (II-1) and/or an aromatic dicarboxylic acid unit represented by the following formula (II-2), in an amount in total of 50% by mol or more; and from 0.1 to 50 mol % of a constitutional unit represented by the following formula (III): | 2013-11-14 |
20130303368 | NEW COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING NEMATODE PESTS - Compositions and processes for controlling nematodes are described herein, e.g., nematodes that infest plants or animals. The compounds include certain 2,5-substituted tetrazoles. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303369 | Fatty Amine Salts Of Herbicidal Pyrimidines - This invention is directed to ( | 2013-11-14 |
20130303370 | HERBICIDAL COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides a compound of formula (I) wherein R | 2013-11-14 |
20130303371 | Herbicide Compatibility Improvement - A herbicidal composition comprises an aqueous solution of a plurality of salts of glyphosate wherein said glyphosate is in anionic form accompanied by low molecular weight non-amphiphilic cations, wherein a major amount but less than 100% of the low molecular weight non-amphiphilic cations are potassium cations, and wherein the composition has a measured pH of at least about 4.8. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303372 | PLANT GROWTH REGULATION - The present invention relates to a method for improving the plant growth regulation of and/or enhancing crop plants, by applying to the crop plants a mixture of a plant growth regulator, and jasmonic acid or a salt or ester thereof. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303373 | USE OF A COMPOSITION FOR THE INCREASE OF CROP YIELD - The invention relates to the use of a composition comprising S-abscisic acid or a salt thereof and another growth inhibiting active substance during a period of vegetative growth for the increase of the yield of agricultural and horticultural crops, annual as well as perennial, monocot as well as dicot crops, whereby the S-abscisic acid or the salt thereof is dosed in an amount corresponding to at most 40 g/hectare. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303374 | Herbicidal Composition with Increased Herbicidal Efficacy - An herbicide composition available as a concentrate for dilution with water or a ready-to-use oil-in-water emulsion which has a significantly reduced amount of active ingredient of a broadleaf herbicide. The composition combines the reduced amount of herbicide in a mixture of oil and emulsifier. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303375 | PLANT GROWTH REGULATING COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to novel strigolactam derivatives of formula (I) to processes and intermediates for pre-paring 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. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303376 | METHODS OF IMPROVING PLANT GROWTH - The invention relates to the use of at least one compound selected from the class of the enaminocarbonyl compounds for enhancing plants' intrinsic defences and/or for improving plant growth and/or for enhancing the resistance of plants to plant diseases which are caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses, MLOs (mycoplasma-like organisms) and/or RLOs (rickettsia-like organisms), and/or for enhancing the resistance of plants to abiotic stress factors. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303377 | USE OF SINGLE AMINO ACIDS AT LOW CONCENTRATIONS FOR INFLUENCING THE LIFE PROCESSES OF CROPS - This invention relates to the use of a composition in low doses containing single L-amino acids, including their precursors and biologically still active metabolites, to influence the life processes of plants, such as their growth, whereby the total amount of single L-amino acids when applying the composition is at least 0.5 g/ha and at most 250 g/ha, and wherein the L-amino acids are selected from the group of glutamine, asparagine, aspartic acid, histidine, lysine, and combinations thereof with each other and/or with arginine and/or with glutamic acid. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303378 | Biocide Compositions Comprising Esters Of Ethoxylated Alcohols - Suggested are biocide compositions, comprising (a) Esters of ethoxylated alcohols according to formula (I) R | 2013-11-14 |
20130303379 | HYBRID SUPERCONDUCTING-MAGNETIC MEMORY CELL AND ARRAY - In one embodiment, the invention is a hybrid superconducting-magnetic memory cell and array. One embodiment of a memory cell includes a magnetoresistive element and at least one superconducting element wired in parallel with the magnetoresistive element. In a further embodiment, memory cells of the disclosed configuration are arranged to form a memory array. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303380 | IDENTIFICATION OF LIGANDS AND THEIR USE - A method to identify a peptide and/or its encoding DNA, wherein the peptide binds to a T-cell receptor and/or an NK-cell receptor and/or an NKT-cell receptor, the method comprising: providing a carrier to which is attached a peptide and its encoding DNA; providing an MHC and/or an MHC-like molecule; and exposing the peptide to a T-cell receptor and/or an NK-cell receptor and/or an NKT-cell receptor in the presence of the MHC or MHC-like molecule. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303381 | ALTERNATIVE NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCING METHODS - Embodiments are provided that provide for parallel sequencing of nucleic acid segments. In some embodiments, a single sequence is sequenced by at least two different sequencing techniques and the results compared, allowing for deficiencies or strengths of one technique to be complemented by the second technique. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303382 | Integrated Capture And Amplification Of Target Nucleic Acid For Sequencing - The invention provides efficient methods of preparing a target nucleic acid in a form suitable for sequencing. The methods are particularly amenable for preparing high quality nucleic acids for massively parallel sequencing. The methods involve capturing a target nucleic acid from a sample and PCR amplification of the target nucleic acid. The target nucleic acid is captured by binding to a capture probe, which in turn binds to an immobilized probe. The immobilized probe is typically immobilized via a magnetic bead. The captured target nucleic acid is PCR amplified by thermocycling without prior dissociation of the target nucleic acid from the beads. The efficiency of the method lies in part in that both the capture and amplification steps are performed in a single vessel. The amplified nucleic acid can then be sequenced. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303383 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PREDICTING PROTEIN STRUCTURE - The present invention relates to a method for predicting three-dimensional structure of a protein from its sequence. Three-dimensional structure may be determined by: (a) generating a multiple sequence alignment for a candidate protein having a known sequence; (b) identifying a covariance matrix between all pairs of sequence positions in the multiple sequence alignment; (c) inverting the covariance matrix and identifying predicted evolutionary constraints using a statistical model of the candidate protein; and (d) simulating folding of an extended chain structure of the candidate protein using the predicted constraints. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303384 | MODELS FOR ANALYZING DATA FROM SEQUENCING-BY-SYNTHESIS OPERATIONS - A method of modeling a background signal when sequencing a polynucleotide strand using sequencing-by-synthesis includes: flowing a series of nucleotide flows onto a reactor array having multiple reaction confinement regions, one or more copies of the polynucleotide strand being located in a loaded reaction confinement region of the reactor array, the loaded reaction confinement region being located in a vicinity of one or more neighboring reaction confinement regions that may or may not be loaded; receiving output signals from the reactor array; and modeling a background signal for the loaded reaction confinement region using the received output signals and a model adapted to account at least for an exchange of ions between the one or more neighboring reaction confinement regions and a headspace adjacent the loaded reaction confinement region and the one or more neighboring reaction confinement regions. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303385 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR SEQUENCING MODIFIED NUCLEIC ACIDS - Methods, compositions, and systems are provided for characterization of modified nucleic acids. In certain preferred embodiments, single molecule sequencing methods are provided for identification of modified nucleotides within nucleic acid sequences. Modifications detectable by the methods provided herein include chemically modified bases, enzymatically modified bases, abasic sites, non-natural bases, secondary structures, and agents bound to a template nucleic acid. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303386 | Method For Identifying Activation Of Transferases - The present invention provides a method for identifying differential activation of a bisubstrate protein modifying enzyme between samples, comprising:
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20130303387 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PREDICTING PROTEIN STRUCTURE - The present invention relates to a method for predicting three-dimensional structure of a protein from its sequence. Three-dimensional structure may be determined by: (a) generating a multiple sequence alignment for a candidate protein having a known sequence; (b) identifying a covariance matrix between all pairs of sequence positions in the multiple sequence alignment; (c) inverting the covariance matrix and identifying predicted evolutionary constraints using a statistical model of the candidate protein; and (d) simulating folding of an extended chain structure of the candidate protein using the predicted constraints. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303388 | COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTION AND ANALYSIS OF POLYNUCLEOTIDES USING LIGHT HARVESTING MULTICHROMOPHORES - Methods, compositions and articles of manufacture for assaying a sample for a target polynucleotide are provided. A sample suspected of containing the target polynucleotide is contacted with a polycationic multichromophore and a sensor PNA complementary to the target polynucleotide. The sensor PNA comprises a signaling chromophore to absorb energy from the excited multichromophore and emit light in the presence of the target polynucleotide. The methods can be used in multiplex form. Kits comprising reagents for performing such methods are also provided. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303389 | METHOD OF CLASSIFYING GENE EXPRESSION STRENGTH IN LUNG CANCER TISSUES - The present invention provides a method of confirming the gene expression, useful in the decision of a five year survival rate of a patient with lung cancer and the use of a DNA probe kit in the method. A method useful in the decision of a survival rate of a patient with non-small cell lung cancer comprising confirming the expression strength of at least one gene in lung cancer tissues isolated from the patient. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303390 | SYSTEM FOR INTEGRATED ANALYSIS OF REAL-TIME POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION AND DNA CHIP AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATED ANALYSIS USING THE SAME - Provided are a system for integrated analysis of a real-time polymerase chain reaction and a DNA chip and a method for integrated analysis using the same, and more particularly to an apparatus for integrated analysis of a real-time polymerase chain reaction and a DNA chip and a method for integrated analysis using the same. According to the method for integrated analysis of a biomaterial of the present invention, gene amplification proceeds and subsequently hybridization proceeds in a single reactor, thereby preventing contamination of the sample due to external factors, which may be caused while the sample is transferred for reaction, and automating a series of procedures such as injection of the sample, reaction of the biomaterial, and detection and analysis of results. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303391 | METHODS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND PROGNOSIS OF INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE USING CYTOKINE PROFILES - The present invention relates to the field of inflammatory bowel disease. More specifically, the present invention relates to the use of cytokines to detect, diagnose, and assess inflammatory bowel disease. In one embodiment, a method for diagnosing Crohn's Disease (CD) in a patient comprises the steps of (a) collecting a sample from the patient; (b) measuring the levels of at least one cytokine in the sample collected from the patient; and (c) comparing the levels of the at least one cytokine with predefined cytokine levels, wherein a correlation between the cytokine levels in the patient sample and predefined cytokine levels indicates that the patient has CD. In a specific embodiment, the at least one cytokine comprises Interferon (IFN)-gamma, Interleukin (IL)-1beta, IL-6, IL-8, IL-12, IL-17 and CXCL10. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303392 | Multiplex branched-chain DNA assays - Methods of detecting two or more nucleic acids in a multiplex branched-chain DNA assay are provided. Different nucleic acids are captured through cooperative hybridization events on different, identifiable subsets of particles or at different selected positions on a spatially addressable solid support. Compositions, kits, and systems related to the methods are also described. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303393 | IMMUNOGLOBULIN LIBRARIES - Methods and compositions for the screening and isolation of ligand-binding polypeptides, such as antibodies. In some aspects, methods of the invention enable the isolation of intact soluble antibodies comprising a constant domain. Screening methods that employ genetic packages such as bacteria and bacteriophages enable high through-put identification of ligand binding molecules. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303394 | FLUIDIC CHIPS HAVING SURFACE ENERGY TRAPS - A method of using a fluidic device includes providing a fluidic chip having a plurality of surface energy traps; depositing at least one fluid droplet on the fluidic chip, the fluid droplet including magnetic particles suspended therein; and moving at least a portion of the at least one fluid droplet across a surface of the fluidic chip by altering a magnetic interaction applied to the magnetic particles such that the at least one fluid droplet interacts with at least one of the plurality of surface energy traps. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303395 | MARKER SEQUENCES FOR SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS AND THE USE THEREOF - The invention relates to novel marker sequences for systemic lupus erythematosus and to the use thereof in diagnosis as well as to a method for screening potential active ingredients for systemic lupus erythematosus diseases using said marker sequences. The invention further relates to a diagnostic device containing such marker sequences for systemic lupus erythematosus, especially to a protein biochip and the use thereof. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303396 | ANTIGEN-BINDING MOLECULE CAPABLE OF BINDING TO TWO OR MORE ANTIGEN MOLECULES REPEATEDLY - The present inventors discovered that antibodies having weaker antigen-binding activity at the early endosomal pH in comparison with that at the pH of plasma are capable of binding to multiple antigen molecules with a single antibody molecule, have long half-lives in plasma, and have improved durations of time in which they can bind to antigen. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303397 | OLIGONUCLEOTIDE PROBE SET AND METHODS OF MICROBIOTA PROFILING - Described herein is a set of oligonucleotide probes. Also included are methods of using the oligonucleotide probes in profiling the microbiota of the GI tract of a subject and methods of diagnosing or monitoring a disease or condition in a subject or predicting or assessing the risk of a subject developing a disease or condition. Kits comprising the oligonucleotide probe set described herein are also provided | 2013-11-14 |
20130303398 | USE AND IDENTIFICATION OF BIOMARKERS FOR GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASES - The described invention relates to the identification of biomarkers for gastrointestinal diseases and provides methods utilizing the biomarkers for in drug discovery, monitoring of treatment efficacy, and diagnostics. The invention further provides methods for identifying a therapeutic target to treat ulcerative colitis, colorectal cancer, and Crohn's disease. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303399 | EXPRESS HUMANIZATION OF ANTIBODIES - The disclosure provides a method for generation of humanized full length antibodies in mammalian cells. A library of humanized variants is provided with high, validated human framework diversity without requiring back-mutations to retain original affinity. Synthetic CDR encoding fragment libraries derived from a template antibody are ligated to human framework region encoding fragments from a human framework pool limited only to germline sequences from a functionally expressed anti-Combine bodies. The vector comprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding HC framework region 4. No CDR grafting or phage display is required. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303400 | MULTIMARKER PANEL - The invention is directed to a method of diagnosing a malignant ovarian tumor disease in a subject, which comprises —providing a sample of peripheral blood cells (PBC) of the subject, —measuring the expression of a multimarker gene panel comprising at least NEAT1, BC037918, C1 orf63, PRIC285, OSM, and optionally further genes or protein markers, and —comparing to a reference value, the differential expression being indicative of a malignant ovarian tumor, and a set of reagents to determine the expression of such a multimarker panel, as well as the use of a PBC-expression based test to improve the diagnosis of ovarian cancer. The invention further relates to a method of determining the expression of at least one of the RPL21, RPL9 and/or SH3BGRL3 genes in a PBC sample of a subject as internal control. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303401 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING RENAL CELL CARCINOMA - Systems, methods, and computer readable media for diagnosing or characterizing kidney cancer based on serum amino acid profiles are provided. Serum amino acid concentrations, and optionally also serum creatinine concentration, are determined in serum obtained from a subject and compared against reference concentration profiles. The condition or prognosis of the subject may be determined based on comparisons of patient samples with reference profiles. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303402 | Detection and Molecular Weight Determination of Organic Vapors - Composite films comprising an organic salt (or GUMBOS) such as 1-n-butyl-2,3-dimethylimidazolium hexafluoro-phosphate and a polymer such as cellulose acetate are prepared. These films are useful in detecting vapors of volatile organic compounds, and in determining their molecular weights. A quartz crystal microbalance-based sensor was designed by depositing a thin film of this composite material on the gold electrode surface of a quartz crystal resonator. The sensor exhibited rapid response toward a variety of volatile organic compounds, and complete regeneration, high sensitivity, low detection limits, and wide dynamic ranges. The ratio of the change in frequency to the change in motional resistance is a concentration-independent quantity that is proportional to the molecular weight of the absorbed chemical species. These properties facilitate the easy identification and molecular weight determination of a broad range of organic vapors. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303403 | MICROARRAY ANALYSIS METHOD AND MICROARRAY READING DEVICE - A microarray analysis method, in which a microarray obtained by arranging probes on a substrate surface having an irregular shape is irradiated with excitation light and fluorescence amounts of the probes excited by the excitation light are obtained as numerical data, includes a step (a) of measuring the fluorescence amounts of the probes to acquire fluorescence image data, a step (b) of receiving reflected light and/or scattered light from the substrate surface to acquire the irregular shape of the substrate surface of the microarray as alignment image data based on the light receiving intensities of the light, and a step (c) of determining positions of the probes on the fluorescence image data based on the alignment image data. | 2013-11-14 |
20130303404 | HIGH RESOLUTION DNA DETECTION METHODS AND DEVICES - The present invention provides methods and devices for detecting a target nucleic acid molecule. A set of oligonucleotide probes integrated into an electric circuit, where the oligonucleotide probes are positioned such that they cannot come into contact with one another, are contacted with a sample. If the sample contains a target nucleic acid molecule, one which has sequences complimentary to both probes, the target nucleic acid molecule can bridge the gap between the probes. The resulting bridge can then carry electrical current between the two probes, indicating the presence of the target nucleic acid molecule. | 2013-11-14 |