47th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 34 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090285898 | COMBINATION OF DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE OR DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE-SULFATE WITH AN ANTICHOLINERGIC BRONCHODILATOR FOR TREATMENT OF ASTHMA OR CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE - A pharmaceutical or veterinary composition, comprises a first active agent selected from a dehydroepiandrosterone and/or dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate, or a salt thereof, and a second active agent comprising an anticholinergic bronchodilator for the treatment of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or other respiratory diseases. The composition is provided in various formulations and in the form of a kit. The products of this patent are applied to the prophylaxis and treatment of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or other respiratory diseases. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285899 | COMBINATION OF DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE OR DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE-SULFATE WITH A METHYLXANTHINE DERIVATIVE FOR TREATMENT OF ASTHMA OR CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE - A pharmaceutical or veterinary composition, comprises a first active agent selected from a dehydroepiandrosterone and/or dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate, or a salt thereof, and a second active agent comprising a methylxanthine derivative for the treatment of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or other respiratory diseases. The composition is provided in various formulations and in the form of a kit. The products of this patent are applied to the prophylaxis and treatment of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or other respiratory diseases. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285900 | COMBINATION OF DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE OR DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE-SULFATE WITH A BETA-AGONIST BRONCHODILATOR FOR TREATMENT OF ASTHMA OR CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE - A pharmaceutical or veterinary composition, comprises a first active agent selected from a dehydroepiandrosterone and/or dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate, or a salt thereof, and a second active agent comprising a β2-agonist bronchodilator for the treatment of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or other respiratory diseases. The composition is provided in various formulations and in the form of a kit. The products of this patent are applied to the prophylaxis and treatment of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or other respiratory diseases. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285901 | Polyamino acid for use as adjuvant - Use of a polyamino acid as an adjuvant; an application of a polyamino acid as an adjuvant in the production of a vaccine; a vaccine comprising a polyamino acid as an adjuvant; a biodegradable nanoparticle having a virus antigen immobilized thereon; and a vaccine comprising the biodegradable nanoparticle. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285902 | DIETARY SUPPLEMENT COMPOSITION FOR BLOOD LIPID HEALTH - A human or animal dietary supplement composition comprising one or more long chain (C24-C36) primary alcohols (policosanols) dispersed in food-grade oils or fats where the policosanol particle size is substantially less than ten (10) microns. The composition (Nanocosanol™) is effective and convenient for supporting blood lipid health. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285903 | METHODS FOR DENDRITIC CELL THERAPY USING PHARMACOLOGICALLY ACTIVE MICROCARRIERS - Monocytes and dendritic cells are grafted to the surface of microparticles for use as a therapeutic device for stimulating a post-injection immune response in vivo. Various embodiments include an injectable composition, an apparatus for grafting cells to the surface of polymer microspheres, and methods of facilitating activation and delivery of an injectable therapeutic device are disclosed. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285904 | ENHANCED ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF PLANT ESSENTIAL OILS - Antimicrobial compositions based on a combination of plant essential oils of enhanced antimicrobial effectiveness are prepared by adding to the combination of at least two plant essential oils, a small but antimicrobial enhancing effective amount of an enhancer selected from the group consisting of polyionic organic enhancers and polyionic inorganic enhancers. One preferred composition it is a mixture of plant essential oils wherein at least one of the oils is oregano oil. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285905 | SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES FOR SPRAY DRYING HYDROPHOBIC DRUGS WITH HYDROPHILIC EXCIPIENTS - Methods for preparing dry powders having hydrophobic and hydrophilic components comprise combining solutions of the components and spray drying them simultaneously in a spray dryer. The hydrophilic and hydrophobic component are separately dissolved in separate solvents and directed simultaneously through a nozzle, usually a coaxial nozzle, into the spray dryer. The method provides dry powders having relatively uniform characteristics. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285906 | Preparation Made From Diptera Larvae For The Treatment Of Wounds - The invention relates to obtaining and to the topical use of homogenates, extracts and constituents therefrom (e.g. enzymes, lipids, low-molecular proportions) from pupae of diptera, in particular pupae of flies (e.g., the genera | 2009-11-19 |
20090285907 | USE OF ECHINACEA OR PREPARATIONS THEREOF IN COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF ANXIETY - The present invention relates to the use of | 2009-11-19 |
20090285908 | METHOD OF TREATING ENDOTHELIAL INJURY - The use of human erythropoietin (EPO) to prevent or treat endothelial injury due to chemotherapy, radiation therapy, mechanical trauma, or to a disease state which damages the endothelium (such as inflammation, heart disease or cancer) is described. The use of EPO in conjunction with the administration of chemotherapeutic agents is described. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285909 | Lactate and Calcium Containing Pharmaceutical Composition and Uses Thereof - The invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition containing 250 to 5000 millimoles per liter of lactate or lactic acid, 0.5 to 1.99 millimoles per liter of calcium and optionally 2 to 10 millimoles per liter of potassium. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical uses of this composition. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285910 | Composition Comprising the Extract of Dioscorea Opposita Thunb Showing Neuronal Cell-Protecting Activity for Preventing and Treating Brain Disease - The present invention relates to a composition comprising an extract of | 2009-11-19 |
20090285911 | Cynara scolymus extracts, the use thereof and formulations containing them - The present invention relates to the preparation of a | 2009-11-19 |
20090285912 | Food Supplement and Method for Enhancing Athletic Performance - Food supplements comprising | 2009-11-19 |
20090285914 | Composition Comprising Hovenia Dulcis Thunb. Extract, Lindera Obtusiloba Blume Extract, or Herbal Mixture Extract Thereof - The present invention relates to a method for treating or preventing fibrosis and improving kidney function comprising administering a | 2009-11-19 |
20090285915 | SYNERGISTIC PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION, METHOD OF MAKING SAME AND USE OF SAME - A medicinal combination of herbs, herbal extracts, and their chemical constituents that is synergistically effective for promoting human and veterinary health. The combination is a blood lipid level lowering synergistic composition comprising Ku ding cha, berberine or a berberine-containing plant extract, and other optional active ingredients. Methods of extraction and combination in synergistic amounts are also disclosed. The compositions according to the present invention may be used to treat or reduce the chance of contracting or the progression of a number of diseases or conditions in a subject, particularly cardiovascular diseases. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285916 | METHODS OF DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF EQUINE LAMINITIS AND CUSHING'S SYNDROME - The invention provides a method for diagnosing a disorder or disease associated with an imbalance of monoamines in a subject, or of diagnosing susceptibility of the subject to the same, wherein the method comprising (a) providing a sample from a subject to be tested, (b) measuring the levels of dopamine, melatonin and/or serotonin in the sample; and (c) comparing the levels measured in step (b) with levels of dopamine, melatonin and/or serotonin associated with a reference population of subjects, wherein a difference in one or more of the levels measured in step (b) with the levels of dopamine, melatonin and serotonin associated with the reference population of subjects is indicative of a positive diagnosis. The invention further provides a method of prevention or treatment of a disorder or disease associated with an imbalance of monoamines, and kits for the same. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285917 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING COMPLEX CRUDE DRUG EXTRACTS SHOWING ANTI-ALLERGIC RHINITIS, ANTI-ATOPIC DERMATITIS AND ANTI-ASTHMA ACTIVITY - A prevention and therapy pharmacy composition for allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis and asthma includes at least one crude drug extract selected from the group including wormwood, guava leaves, mulberry tree leaves and grape seeds as an effective component. The functional composition may be used for manufacturing a medicine composition and health function food with its anti-allergic rhinitis, anti-atopic dermatitis and anti-asthma activity effects. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285918 | Cell-Proliferating Agent or Tissue-Repairing Agent Derived from White Rice - Provided are more effective cell-proliferating and tissue-repairing agents derived from rice containing, as an active ingredient, an internal solution produced by the dialysis of a water-treated product of a raw rice material essentially including a white rice fraction with an 8K dialysis membrane. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285919 | Rice Bran Extracts for Inflammation and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention relates in part to stabilized rice bran extracts enriched in compounds that have inhibitory activity against certain anti-inflammatory therapeutic endpoints, such as the COX-1, COX-2 and 5-LOX enzymes. Another aspect of the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the extracts and to methods of treating inflammatory diseases comprising administering the aforementioned extracts. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285920 | NATURAL ANTIBIOTICS CONTAINING A FERMENTATION PRODUCT OF GARLIC BY LACTOBACILLI - The present invention relates to an antibacterial composition including a fermented garlic solution that is fermented by lactic acid bacteria. More specifically, it provides an antibacterial substance active against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeast, and antibiotic-resistant bacteria. An antibacterial composition according to the present invention that includes a fermented garlic solution that is fermented by lactic acid bacteria as an active ingredient controls the growth of bacteria or fungi, and is thereby able to prevent and treat infections thereof. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285921 | PLANT EXTRACT AND ITS THERAPEUTIC USE - The present invention is directed to a composition comprising an aqueous extract of camomile flowers for the treatment of a proliferative and/or viral condition. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285922 | BAKERY PRODUCTS AND PASTA CAPABLE TO REDUCE BODY WEIGHT AND PLASMA CHOLESTEROL, LIPIDS AND GLUCOSE - The present invention relates to flour-based food products containing Nopal (Opuntia ficus-indica) capable to reduce body weight and plasma LDL cholesterol, lipids and glucose. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285923 | Metal Mold for Simultaneous Injection-Molding and Decorating - A metal mold for simultaneous injection-molding and decorating is provided with a movable-side metal mold having a frame clamp and an extrusion rod, and a fixed-side metal mold, at least one portion of the frame clamp has an inclinable portion, and at least one of the frame clamp and the extrusion rod has an inclinable mechanism, so that when cleaning the metal mold, the inclinable portion can be inclined relative to the extrusion rod. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285924 | JIG FOR EXTRUSION-FORMING - A jig for extrusion-forming is to be used to obtain a formed ceramic article by extrusion-forming. The jig for extrusion-forming includes a cylindrical extrusion passage into which kneaded clay is fed; a filtering mesh which is arranged to cover an inlet of the extrusion passage and which removes coarse particles and foreign matter from the clay; a first porous plate brought into contact with the filtering mesh and provided with a plurality of through-holes; a second porous plate arranged to leave a space from the first porous plate in the extrusion passage and provided with a plurality of through-holes; and a die arranged to leave a space from the second porous plate in the extrusion passage, and the arrangement of the through-holes of the first porous plate does not coincide with the arrangement of the through-holes of the second porous plate in the extruding direction of the clay. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285925 | DEVICE FOR PREPARING PIPE ENDS FOR JOINTING - A device for the preparation of pipe ends, prior to jointing them together using an inserted close-fitting spool and an external close-fitting sleeve, consists of a plain cylindrical mandrel ( | 2009-11-19 |
20090285926 | APPARATUS FOR ENHANCING HARDNESS OF NANOIMPRINT MOLD AND METHOD THEREOF - The present invention discloses a hardness enhancing apparatus for use in a nanoimprint mold, comprising a female mold, a male mold and a hardness enhancing portion. The male mold composed of a first material is used to imprint a female mold so as to produce a nano structural pattern on the female mold. The female mold is composed of a second material, and the hardness of the first material is higher than the hardness of the second material. The hardness enhancing portion that utilizes a nano-indentation apparatus above the female mold applies the nano-indentation technique to the female mold in order to enhance the surface hardness of the second material. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285927 | IMPRINTING MOLD AND PROCESS FOR ITS PRODUCTION - To provide an imprinting mold, of which a coating layer formed on its surface is hardly susceptible to peeling, and a process for its production. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285928 | DEVICE FOR SEPARATING MOLDS - A mold separating device includes a base with a driven member and a driving member rotating on the base. The driven member has a first through hole in it, and the base has a second through hole in it. The through holes receive a first mold and a second mold. The first through hole is coaxial to the second through hole. A cavity is defined in an inner wall of the driven member. An ejector is elastically fixed in the cavity and can be expelled from the cavity. A separator is disposed on a front portion of the ejector. A rotatable shaft is fixed in the driving member. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285929 | REDUCED THICKNESS INJECTION MOULDED PART DESIGN - An injection moulded part design which may be reflected in a part and the mould for making the part has a continuous alternating arrangement of thicker and thinner panels each extending from a gate area along a direction of flow to a transition line. Beyond the transition line the arrangement of thicker and thinner panels is inverted with the thicker panels continuing as thinner panels and vice versa along the direction of flow. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285930 | RESIN MOLDING APPARATUS - A resin molding apparatus capable of enhancing transfer accuracy, reducing the cost of a molding apparatus, and shortening a molding cycle. The resin molding apparatus includes a first mold; a second mold disposed in opposition to the first mold; a transfer plate ( | 2009-11-19 |
20090285931 | Feed supplement for animals for reducing methane production - A method for enhancing feed efficiency and reducing enteric methane production in livestock, comprising a formulation of natural plants and plant extracts and chemicals, including propionatic acid glycerol, that when feed to ruminants results in decreased enteric methane production and improved feed efficiency. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285932 | BARLEY LIPOXYGENASE 1 GENE, METHOD OF SELECTING BARLEY VARIETY, MATERIAL OF MALT ALCOHOLIC DRINKS AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING MALT ALCOHOLIC DRINK - A selection method for barley lipoxygenase-1 deficient barley, comprising a step of distinguishing the barley lipoxygenase-1 deficient barley by whether or not the guanine at the splicing donor site of the 5th intron of the barley lipoxygenase-1 gene is mutated to a different base; and a method for production of malt alcoholic beverages using a material for malt alcoholic beverages derived from barley obtained by the selection method. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285933 | Product and Process - The present invention concerns a new α-galactosidase with transgalactosylating activity isolated from | 2009-11-19 |
20090285934 | Method for Producing Fractions of a Milk Composition - The invention relates to a method for producing fractions of a milk composition by treating a milk composition with a phospholipase and separating it into at least two fractions with different fat content. The fractions obtained have improved properties for producing food products. The invention further relates to a method for producing food products from one or more of the fractions obtained. In further aspects the invention relates to methods for producing condensed milk, milk powder, butter and dairy spread from a milk composition treated with a phospholipase | 2009-11-19 |
20090285935 | SYSTEM FOR MAKING PRODUCTS WITH IMPROVED PARTICLE MORPHOLOGY AND PARTICLE DISTRIBUTION AND PRODUCTS - A method for improving the physical, functional and organoleptic properties of product particles is described for fiber, protein, carbohydrate and cellulosic materials. The method involves modifying the particles within the product to meet certain particle morphology parameters. Products themselves also are disclosed, and these include corn-originating products, specifically including products for producing ethanol soybean-originating products, and other products. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285936 | NEW FUNCTIONAL FERMENTED MILK (YOGURT) FOR USE IN DIETING - The present invention is to provide a lactic acid bacteria-fermented composition having an excellent dietary function, which is prepared by lactic acid fermentation of milk containing beta-casein-H. The lactic acid bacteria-fermented composition is prepared by fermenting a mixture of: milk containing beta-casein-H; lactic acid bacteria for fermenting said milk; and oligosaccharide. The functional, lactic acid bacteria-fermented composition has a refreshing and sour flavor and a plain taste and, at the same time, shows an excellent dietary function, because it is prepared by fermenting milk containing beta-casein-H, instead of fermenting general milk. When the fermented composition is ingested by mice or rats, it provides a weight loss of about 11% compared to mice or rats, which did not ingest it. Thus, the fermented composition has a greatly improved weight loss effect and exhibits an excellent dietary function. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285937 | COMBINATION WATER AND FOOD INSECT SUPPLEMENT - In some embodiments, an insect food supplement may include one or more of the following features: (a) a dry extruded food pellet, (b) a gelled water pellet, and (c) a water barrier on an external surface of the gelled water pellet. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285938 | Nutritional Supplement Product to Suppress Age-Related Decline in Cognitive Capacity and Other Aging Functions - A product and method for administering daily micronutrient requirements (DMRs) comprising vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids targeted to reduce appetite and/or the risks associated with aging and associated cognitive impairment. The DMRs are administered to individuals via food products. In an embodiment of the present invention, the DMRs are offered in the form of a health bar, smoothie, or drink. The DMRs may be incorporated into other forms without departing from the scope of the present invention. By way of illustration and not as a limitation, the constituents may be incorporated into a fruit or yogurt “smoothie,” a frozen desert such as an ice cream or sorbet, and a beverage. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285939 | Multi-piece Pizza With Peripheral Crust Structure and Method and Apparatus for Forming the Same - A pizza including a dough substrate defining a plurality of pieces, wherein each piece defines a perimeter and includes a sheet portion and a crust portion, the crust portion extending substantially entirely around the perimeter, and at least one topping positioned on the dough substrate. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285940 | CUPCAKE TOPPERS - The present invention relates to frosting or icing articles or cake toppers for baked goods that are sweet, shelf stable, ready-to-use, preformed, rigid or inflexible, three-dimensional, discrete or individual units for individual dessert servings such as cupcakes as well as their methods of preparation and use. Toppers can be made in a variety of flavors, colors and textures and can carry particulates such as nuts, chips, coconut, candy bits, etc. Further, the topper allows for creativity in frosting design. Multicolored, multi-flavored, and multi-textured toppers can be made. The cake toppers are especially useful for the at-home preparation of cupcakes with a frosting top. The toppers provide enhanced consumer convenience of reduced preparation and clean-up time. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285941 | COMBINATION PACKAGE OF LIQUID AND SOLID FOODSTUFF - The invention is a new way to present the traditional snack of milk and cookies, all in the convenience of having it in one package. The packaging provides separate compartments to contain milk (liquid) and cookies (solid foodstuff), with the milk compartment accessible through a straw, or a peel-back opening allowing the consumer to dip their cookies in the milk. When packaged with soy milk, or ultra-pasteurized cow milk, the product can be stored on dry shelf with a shelf life of four to six months. For products packaged with organic or regular milk, which have a shorter cold-storage shelf life, the compartment storing the cookies can be detached and re-attached to a new milk compartment of their choice. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285942 | COLOR STABLE MEAT PRODUCT FOR AN EGG PRODUCT - The present invention is directed to a color stable meat product for storage in an egg product and the method of making such products by adding a color agent to a raw meat or by adding a color coating to a processed and/or cooked meat. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285943 | MANUFACTURE OF GRANOLA AND SNACK-FOOD PRODUCTS - A method for making a granola or snack-food product comprises (a) mixing ingredients for said granola or snack-food product with liquid binder to obtain a formable mixture, wherein the mixing is carried out at elevated temperature and the binder is liquid at elevated temperature and the binder sets when cooled to room temperature; (b) forming the mixture into product precursor, wherein the forming is carried out at elevated temperature and whilst the binder is still liquid; and (c) cooling the precursor to set the binder, thereby obtaining the snack-food product. Apparatus for making the product is also described as is the product obtained thereby. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285944 | Food Composition - The invention relates to a food composition consisting of a continuous aqueous phase, wherein said food composition has a water activity (Aw) of 0.3 to 0.99 and a fat content of less than 15% by weight relative to the total weight of the food composition, and comprises at least one non-gelatinized starch. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285945 | COOK-STABLE ICE CREAM FILLINGS FOR USE IN CONSUMER HEATABLE PASTRY PRODUCTS - Described are cook-stable ice cream fillings that are suitable for use in filled pastry products of the type that are pre-cooked, packaged, and frozen. In many embodiments, the cook-stable ice cream fillings of the invention display a texture, consistency, and mouth-feel that is similar to ice cream. In contrast to ice cream, however, the cook-stable ice cream fillings of the invention are more tolerant of heat exposure conditions that are typical when the filled pastry is pre-cooked by the manufacturer. For example, in many embodiments, the cook-stable ice cream fillings do not melt-out or otherwise degrade during the pre-cooking operation. In addition, the cook-stable ice cream fillings of the invention remain substantially frozen when a frozen pastry product containing a cook-stable ice cream filling of the invention is heated in a toaster or microwave oven under typical heating conditions. In many embodiments, the cook-stable ice cream fillings of the invention can be dispensed by the manufacturer as high viscosity liquids onto an unbaked dough piece during the process of manufacturing the filled pastry products. Also described are toaster or microwave heatable pastries that comprise an outer pre-cooked (e.g., baked or fried) dough piece that surrounding and an inner filling layer that comprises a cook-stable ice cream filling of the invention. Methods of making cooked filled pastry products including a cook-stable ice cream filling are also described. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285946 | HIGH FIBER SHREDDED CEREAL AND METHOD OF PREPARATION - Improved high fiber shredded whole wheat cereal biscuits and their methods of preparation are provided. The methods include adding finely milled bran to tempered cooked whole wheat berries to form a blend. Masa (corn) bran is preferred. The methods include thereafter shredding the bran fiber fortified cooked whole wheat berries to form shredded mats and then forming the shredded mats into desired shaped and sized finished breakfast cereal pieces such as bite sized biscuits or nuggets. By adding the finely milled bran immediately prior to shredding, high levels of fiber fortification can be obtained while avoiding minimizing bran-speckled finished products. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285947 | FROZEN CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS - A frozen confection product that has a relaxatory effect when consumed is provided, the product comprising a frozen composition and a chocolate composition or a chocolate analogue composition which comprises non-fat cocoa solids. The product comprises at least 0.01 wt % γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and at most 0.05 wt % theobromine. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285948 | BALL GAG TOY - A novelty ball gag is disclosed and claimed. The gag includes a ball member mounted upon a rigid or flexible rod. Each end of the rod is threaded, and a strap member is secured to each rod end The straps are sized and shaped to reach around a wearer's head and can be fastened to one another by any convenient means such as a buckle so as to secure the rod in a position across a wearer's mouth. In accordance with the invention, the ball is mounted on the rod, and is formed of an edible or soluble material such as hard candy. If desired, spacer sleeves can be inserted over the rod to center the candy ball on the rod. The ball can be flavored with cinnamon, peppermint, or any other desired flavor. A mild irritant such as, black pepper may provide an unusual sensation to the gag wearer. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285949 | Expandable Food Container - An apparatus is provided for transporting and rehydrating a dehydrated or other hydratable food component. The food component, which may illustratively comprise a powder or gel, may be reconstituted with water or some other liquid (e.g., milk, juice) to produce tea, coffee, an energy drink, soup, or some other food. The apparatus comprises a flexible pouch that may be provided with the hydratable food already inside. The apparatus includes an aperture for receiving the liquid and extracting the reconstituted food, and expands as the liquid is introduced. The pouch is sturdy enough to allow the liquid and food component to be mixed (e.g., by shaking), but the apparatus may also include a shell into which the pouch may be placed. The optional shell lends rigidity to the apparatus. In some implementations, the pouch may be designed for a single use (and be recyclable), while the shell may be reused. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285950 | Efficient food wraps - A more-efficient edible food wrap eliminates the excess material of conventional wrap food products, providing effective containment while reducing the amount of raw materials used in production. Unused materials are thus available for additional production, extending quantities and thereby lowering producer costs. Easily fabricated on an automated or manual, multiple or individual basis, these improved structures provide easier assembly by hand or machine and selectable control of contained fluids. Further, these wrapper structures reduce collections of unconsumed food waster by including less of the often-discarded overlapped portions of wrap food products. These wrap designs are also applicable to egg rolls, pizza-like products, and other dough-based comestibles. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285951 | METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF BREADED SEAFOOD PRODUCTS AND BREADING COMPOSITION - A method for preparing and frying untreated seafood in an automated process is disclosed. A single days volume of the seafood products are coated in batter, breaded in a crumb mixture comprising cracker meal and panko crumbs, refrigerated, and then fried upon placement of a customer order in a short period of time. The methods allow for effective production of seafood products in the quick service restaurant environment. The invention also relates to a method of making and distributing fried seafood products to a consumer. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285952 | Transparent Emulsified Composition for Use in Beverages - A transparent emulsified composition and transparent emulsified flavor composition containing enzyme-degraded lecithin, for use in alcoholic drinks or carbonated drinks. The compositions exhibit emulsification stability and transparency, and they can maintain flavor of alcoholic drink products or carbonated drink products. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285953 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BREWING COFFEE, TEA AND ESPRESSO - In one embodiment of the present invention an apparatus for brewing coffee, tea and espresso is provided. In another embodiment of the present invention a method for brewing coffee, tea and espresso is provided. The apparatus and method of the present invention may utilize a “pod” in which the coffee, tea and espresso is disposed for brewing. In one example, a pod of a single diameter may be utilized (i.e., a choice of coffee, tea or espresso may be brewed using appropriate pods of essentially the same diameter). In another example, a single water pressure may be utilized (i.e., a choice of coffee, tea or espresso may be brewed using essentially the same water pressure). In another example, a single water pump may be utilized (i.e., a choice of coffee, tea or espresso may be brewed using the same pump). In another example, a single water temperature may be utilized (i.e., a choice of coffee, tea or espresso may be brewed using essentially the same water temperature). | 2009-11-19 |
20090285954 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AERATED CONFECTIONERY MASSES - For producing an aerated confectionery mass, a raw confectionery mass is fed at a feed rate from a supply to an aeration unit for introducing gas into the confectionery mass and wherein the aerated confectionery mass is fed to a production line for the production of confectionery or tablets. The feed rate of the raw confectionery mass is controlled such that it corresponds to the demand of the production line, the amount of introduced gas is controlled in response to the feed rate of the confectionery mass so that the aeration level of the confectionery mass remains substantially constant and the temperature of the aeration mass within the aeration unit is controlled such that it remains substantially constant and independent from the feed rate. The aeration unit may include a rotor for stirring and kneading the confectionery mass containing the introduced gas, the rotational speed of the rotor being controlled such that it is enhanced for higher feed rates and reduced for lower feed rates in order to produce gas bubbles of approximately the same size independent from the feed rate. In order to keep the bubble size small during the depositing step, the depositing is realized via a pressurized manifold containing multiple nozzles. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285955 | BEVERAGE DISPENSER OUTLET - A beverage dispenser, including a whipper disk and a dispensing spout connected downstream to the housing for dispensing the whipped beverage mixture. A sieve is disposed within the dispensing spout and is configured for reducing the number of large bubbles present within the fluid over a predetermined size. An output plate covers a downstream end of the dispensing spout and has a plurality of holes formed therein for reducing the velocity of the whipped beverage mixture through the dispensing spout. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285956 | HEAT EXCHANGER, PARTICULARLY FOR USE IN A BEVERAGE DISPENSER - A method of cooling multiple beverage components involves: providing a heat exchanger comprising a plurality of sheets of heat transfer material and at least first and second flow channels defined by surfaces made at least in part by the sheets of heat transfer material; directing a first and second fluid respectively through the first and second flow channels, each of the first and second fluids being selected from the group consisting of non-carbonated water, carbonated water, beverage concentrates and non-concentrated beverages; placing ice in contact with at least one of the sheets of heat transfer material; and melting the ice and thereby cooling the first and second fluids as they reside in and pass through their respective channels. An improved beverage dispensing system includes a plurality of beverage dispensing valves and a heat exchanger that is configured to cool beverage components dispensed through the valves by the melting of ice in contact with the heat exchanger, the heat exchanger comprising a plurality of sheets of heat transfer material and at least first and second flow channels defined by surfaces made at least in part by said sheets of heat transfer material. A method of constructing a heat exchanger for cooling multiple fluids involves providing at least first, second and third sheets of heat transfer material in a stacked relationship, with the second sheet between the first and third sheets, leaving a first space between the first and second sheets and a second space between the second and third sheets; providing at least one divider forming at least first and third distinct passageways in the first space, and at least one divider forming at least second and fourth distinct passageways in the second space; and providing inlet and outlet connections in fluid communication with the distinct passageways in the first and second spaces. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285957 | METHOD OF SOAKING CEREAL GRAINS IN WATER AND SOAKING APPARATUS - The method of soaking grains in water of the invention is a method of soaking grains in water for adding moisture to grains for germination, wherein grains are soaked in water containing microbubbles with bubble diameters of no greater than 50 μm. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285958 | System and methods for food processing - Various embodiments are directed to methods of operating a food processing device. The food processing device may comprise a blade configured to rotate about a vertically oriented axis. The methods may comprise performing a plurality of rotation cycles. Each rotation cycle may comprise a first period during which the blade is rotated at a first rotation speed and a second period during which the blade is rotated at a second rotation speed. The first rotation speed may increase between successive rotation cycles, while the second rotation speed may be constant across the plurality of rotation cycles. Also, all values of the first rotation speed may be greater than the second rotation speed. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285959 | FLAVOR-IMPROVING AGENT AND FOOD CONTAINING THE FLAVOR-IMPROVING AGENT - The present invention is directed to: a flavor improving agent for food including at least one selected from germinated whole fat soybean powder, and enzyme-inactivation-untreated ungerminated whole fat soybean powder; a flavor improving agent for food in which the germinated whole fat soybean powder is a product in a form of a powder of germinated soybean, a product in a form of a powder of a germinated soymilk, or a product in a form of a powder of a germinated whole grain soymilk; and a food produced by adding to a food or an intermediary material of the food in a production step of the food, the flavor improving agent in an amount accounting for 0.1 to 20% by mass of the solid content of the food or the solid content of the intermediary material of the food. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285960 | WHEAT HAVING NEW STARCH AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING IT - The object of the present invention is to provide a wheat which accumulates a starch with a novel property by controlling the expression of the enzymes described in claims. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285961 | USE OF LUPIN BRAN IN HIGH-FIBRE FOOD PRODUCTS - A process for producing food-grade lupin bran including the steps of separating the lupin hulls from the seed kernels and milling the lupin hulls to from lupin bran with a particle size of between 10-4000 micrometers. A high-fibre food product is made from a dry ingredient mix comprising 1% to 50% by weight of food-grade lupin bran. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285962 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING REDUCED CHOLESTEROL DAIRY PRODUCTS - A reduced cholesterol cream, as compared to a conventionally prepared cream, is produced by pressurizing and shearing whole milk prior to separation of the whole milk into skim milk and cream. The skim milk is increased in cholesterol content and the cream is reduced in cholesterol content. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285963 | FREE-FLOWING GELATIN COMPOSITION - In order to provide a novel free-flowing gelatin composition, in particular for use as food precursor, which gelatin composition retains its flowability, in particular even at temperatures below 30° C., it is proposed that the free-flowing gelatin composition comprises an aqueous liquid, gelatin gel particles dispersed therein and/or dissolved gelatin hydrolysate and one or more sugar components, wherein the sum of the contents of gelatin, gelatin hydrolysate and sugar components(s) is selected such that the water activity (aw value) of the composition is less than or equal to 0.97. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285964 | FIBER-FORTIFIED CHOCOLATE - It has unexpectedly been found that the consumer acceptance of certain chocolate products is increased by the addition of dietary fiber in the form of wheat dextrin to the formulation. In consumer acceptance trials the amount of fiber ranged from about 3 to about 9 percent by weight. In addition to increasing the dietary fiber content of the chocolate, the wheat dextrin decreased the percentage of fat in the product. The fiber-fortified chocolate has particular application as a barrier layer in multi-component confections having layers of significantly different water activities. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285965 | BEER-LIKE BEVERAGE AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - A beer-like beverage and a method for preparing the same are disclosed. Said bear-like beverage is prepared by the following source materials: soybean peptide powder, sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), carbon dioxide, sweeteners, acidity agents, preservatives, other optional auxiliary materials and balance of water. This beer-like beverage has a pH value of 3.6˜3.8, total acid of 0.28˜0.40 wt %, total sugar of less than 5 wt %, and sweetness of 9˜10°. The method for the preparation of this beverage comprises soybean peptide powder pretreatment, volume adjustment, carbonation, bottle filling and spraying sterilization. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285966 | Modular Flavor Dispenser for Use with Food or Beverage Machines - An improved modular flavor dispenser for dispensing a plurality of different flavors is shown and described. One disclosed modular flavor dispenser includes a controller that is linked to a coordinator or interface with a controller associated with the food or beverage dispenser. For example, an automated coffee machine may include its own controller. The controller of the coffee machine communicates with the coordinator or interface of the modular flavor dispenser which, in turn, communicates with the motor control board or controller of the flavor dispenser. The flavor coordinator board may have a memory with a plurality of recipes stored therein or that information may be communicated from the controller of the coffee machine. The flavor coordinator board is linked to the motor control board which, in turn, is linked in parallel with the plurality of pumps used to dispense the variety of flavors. In the example of gourmet coffee, four or more pumps may be used: vanilla, hazelnut, cinnamon, caramel, chocolate as well as other flavors. Improved techniques for pumping chocolate syrup are also disclosed that involve the use of nutating piston-type pumps. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285967 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF SPRING CANOLA VARIETY SCV425044 - A canola line designated SCV425044 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of canola line SCV425044, to the plants of canola SCV425044, to plant parts of canola line SCV425044 and to methods for producing a canola plant produced by crossing canola line SCV425044 with itself or with another canola line. The invention also relates to methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic canola plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to canola lines or breeding lines and plant parts derived from canola line SCV425044, to methods for producing other canola lines, lines or plant parts derived from canola line SCV425044 and to the canola plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid canola seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing the line SCV425044 with another canola line. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285968 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF SPRING CANOLA VARIETY SCV384196 - A canola line designated SCV384196 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of canola line SCV384196, to the plants of canola SCV384196, to plant parts of canola line SCV384196 and to methods for producing a canola plant produced by crossing canola line SCV384196 with itself or with another canola line. The invention also relates to methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic canola plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to canola lines or breeding lines and plant parts derived from canola line SCV384196, to methods for producing other canola lines, lines or plant parts derived from canola line SCV384196 and to the canola plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid canola seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing the line SCV384196 with another canola line. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285969 | Pasteurisation process for microbial cells and microbial oil - An improved pasteurisation protocol for pasteurising microbial cells is disclosed. The protocol has three stages, a first heating stage, a second plateau stage at which the cells are held at a (maximum and) constant temperature, and a third cooling stage. Both the heating and the cooling stages are rapid, with the temperature of the cells passing through 40 to 80° C. in no more than 30 minutes in the heating stage. The heating rate is at least 0.5° C./minute and during cooling is at least −0.5° C./minute. The plateau maximum temperature is from 70 to 85° C. By plotting the pasteurisation protocol on a time (t, minutes) versus temperature (T, ° C.) graph, one obtains a trapezium having an area less than 13,000° C. minute. Not only does this result in a smaller energy input (and so a reduction in costs), but a better quality (and less oxidised) oil results having a peroxide value (POV) of less than 1.5 and an anisidine value (AnV) of less than 1.0. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285970 | SOLUBILITY-REDUCED, BETA-GLUCAN CONTAINING PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING AND USING SUCH PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to a method of producing solubility-reduced, beta-glucan containing products and uses thereof as raw materials in aqueous fractionation to produce starch and beta-glucan concentrates. The present invention extends to foods containing the solubility-reduced, beta-glucan products, and the starch and beta-glucan concentrates obtained by the described method. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285971 | MASH/LAUTER TUN AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A mash/lauter tun and method of converting grains to wort. The mash/lauter tun comprises a container with a double false bottom filter having two perforated plates disposed parallel with a space therebetween for receiving filtration media. The container further comprises thermometers extending to near the center of the tun and a rotating heat exchanger. In use, mash is loaded into the container and heated via the rotating heat exchanger by passing hot fluid through the rotating heat exchanger. The mash is then sparged by increasing pressure in the rotating heat exchanger above a threshold pressure via closure an outlet valve of the heat exchanger. The wort then passes through the double false bottom filter and is subsequently transferred to a brew kettle for boiling. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285972 | VALUE WHOLE POULTRY PRODUCT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE - An product and method providing for a value whole poultry product meat cut comprising a whole poultry carcass with the breast meat and tenders cut away with the breast skin remaining in tact. The semi-whole bird with the breast and tenders cut away with the breast skin in tact can be netted and/or packaged in a manner to have the look of a whole bird. The semi-whole poultry product can provide all of the normal meat yield to the consumer minus the breast and tender, while enhancing convenience, maintaining the appearance and aesthetic appeal and meeting the potential “per-pound” value of a whole chicken carcass. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285973 | METHOD OF CUTTING HAM AND PRODUCT THEREOF - A ham product and method for production thereof described herein separate bone-in hams into smaller pieces. Accordingly, pieces of bone-in ham, even those spirally-sliced, will be available to consumers in smaller portions. Unlike conventional methods, however, the ham product provides three or four pieces of essentially equal size that each have a nearly equal meat-to-bone ratio. Furthermore, when a spiral cut ham is separated into pieces, each piece includes a portion of the femur and retains attachment of the slices to the femur so that the slices stay intact during handling and packaging and so that the pieces retain the natural shape and easy handling desired by consumers. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285974 | METHOD FOR ELECTROSTATIC COATING OF A MEDICAL DEVICE - A method for electrostatic coating of medical devices such as stents and balloons is described. The method includes applying a composition to a polymeric component of a medical device which has little or no conductivity. The polymeric component could be a material from which the body or a strut of the stent is made or could be a polymeric coating pre-applied on the stent. The polymeric component could be the balloon wall. A charge can then be applied to the polymeric component or the polymeric component can be grounded. Charged particles of drugs, polymers, biobeneficial agents, or any combination of these can then be electrostatically deposited on the medical device or the coating on the medical device. One example of the composition is iodine, iodine, iodide, iodate, a complex or salt thereof which can also impart imaging capabilities to the medical device. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285975 | METHODS FOR MAKING IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - A coated implantable medical device | 2009-11-19 |
20090285976 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE SURFACES ON A SUPPORT - Method for producing electrically conductive, structured or full-area surfaces on a support, in which a structured or full-area base layer onto the support in a first step by using a dispersion, which contains electrically conductive particles in a matrix material, the matrix material is at least partially cured and/or dried in a second step, the electrically conductive particles are exposed in a third step by at least partially breaking the matrix, and a metal layer is formed on the structured or full-area base layer in a fourth step by electroless and/or electrolytic coating. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285977 | FULL COLOR OLED AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A full color organic light emitting display device (OLED) and a method of fabricating the same are provided. The OLED includes an element substrate and an encapsulating substrate. The element substrate includes a color filter layer or a color conversion layer, as well as an organic layer with an emission layer that emits light of a single color. The encapsulating substrate includes a color filter or a color conversion layer and a moisture absorbent, and a the color filter or color conversion layer corresponds to the emission region. Accordingly, there is no need to have a separate process for the moisture absorbent and the color filter layer or the color conversion layer may be formed without using a shadow mask, so that a high resolution OLED may be advantageously realized. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285978 | Electrochromic devices having improved ion conducting layers - An improved ion conductor layer for use in electrochromic devices and other applications is disclosed. The improved ion-conductor layer is comprised of at least two ion transport layers and a buffer layer, wherein the at least two ion transport layers and the buffer layer alternate within the ion conductor layer such that the ion transport layers are in communication with a first and a second electrode. Electrochromic devices utilizing such an improved ion conductor layer color more deeply by virtue of the increased voltage developed across the ion conductor layer prior to electronic breakdown while reducing the amount of electronic leakage. Also disclosed are methods of making electrochromic devices incorporating the improved ion conductor layer disclosed herein and methods of making ion conductors for use in other applications. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285979 | SOLAR BATTERY AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - When forming an electrode by printing several times, the cross section area of the electrode is increased and the resistance is reduced while more electrode material is required, which leads to a cost up and waste of resources. There is provided a solar cell manufacturing method for forming an electrode of a predetermined pattern by repeating printing on a substrate surface by a predetermined number of times. A mask pattern for printing the entire predetermined pattern is used at least once among the predetermined number of printings while mask patterns, each for printing a part of the predetermined pattern, are used in the other printings, thereby forming the electrode of the predetermined pattern. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285980 | PRINTED WIRING BOARD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PRINTED WIRING BOARD - A composite layer composed of an Ni layer and a Pd layer is formed on a solder pad, and a solder on the composite layer is composed of a solder containing no lead. Because a Pd layer (palladium layer) reduces phenomenons such as repellency of the solder, adhesiveness with the solder can be enhanced. Because a Pd layer has a higher degree of rigidity than a gold layer, thermal stress is absorbed into the Pd layer and buffered so as to reduce the degree of transmission of stress to the solder bump, or to the solder layer, by thermal stress. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285981 | Method in the fabrication of a ferroelectric memory device - In a method in the fabrication of a ferroelectric memory device comprising a memory layer sandwiched between first and second electrode sets, the memory layer as well as both electrode sets are each realized in the memory device by a suitable printing process. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285982 | Spin Coating Method - It is an objective of the present invention to reduce or prevent incorporation of bubbles into a coating film formed by spin coating a surface of a substrate with a coating liquid having a high viscosity at a relatively high discharging velocity. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285983 | HOT-GLUE APPLICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AND MONITORING THE HOT-GLUE APPLICATION SYSTEM - In the hot-glue application system with a melter and components connected thereto, such as one or more heatable feeder pipes and one or more heatable application valves, the components contain a machine-readable and preferably also machine writable data storage medium. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285984 | COATING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A coating apparatus includes a driving unit configured to rotate a substrate holding member about a vertical axis to spread a coating liquid supplied on a front side central portion of a substrate toward a front side peripheral portion of the substrate by a centrifugal force. The apparatus is provided with a wobble damping mechanism including a gas delivery port and a suction port both disposed to face a back side of the substrate and configured to damp a wobble of the substrate being rotated by delivering a gas from the delivery port and sucking the gas into the suction port. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285985 | Resin composition and coating method using the same - To provide a resin composition capable of forming a thin film layer so as to cause tenting over concave portions by conventional coating processes without depending on dry films, and also a coating method so as to cause tenting of the resin composition. A resin composition, which, by spin coating, causes tenting over concave portions formed on a substrate, the resin composition including a resin component (a) and a solvent (b) and has a viscosity of at least 200 cP, and tenting can be achieved by using the resin composition, allowing the resin composition to fall drop wise onto a substrate on which concave portions are formed, and spin coating the substrate at a rotating speed of 300 to 4000 rpm. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285986 | METHODS OF FORMING A MATERIAL LAYER AND METHODS OF FABRICATING A MEMORY DEVICE - Provided are methods of forming a material layer by chemically adsorbing metal atoms to a substrate having anions formed on the surface thereof, and a method of fabricating a memory device by using the material layer forming method. Accordingly, a via hole with a small diameter can be filled with a material layer without forming voids or seams. Thus, a reliable memory device can be obtained. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285987 | PERFLUOROPARACYCLOPHANE AND RELATED METHODS THEREFOR - A composition comprising perfluoro-[2,2]-paracyclophane dimer compound is disclosed. The synthesis reaction of the paracyclophane dimer from 1,4-bis(chlorodifluoromethane)-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzene involves heating in the presence of a metal catalyst and a solvent. A perfluorinated paraxylylene coating formed from the perfluorinated paracyclophane dimer is also disclosed. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285988 | Anthrapyridone compound, magenta ink composition and colored matter - The present invention relates to an anthrapyridone compound represented by the following Formula (1) | 2009-11-19 |
20090285989 | Dispersion, Ink, Process, Use and Dispersant - An aqueous dispersion comprising water, pigment particles and a polymeric dispersant comprising monomer repeat units from polymerising one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers, said dispersant having one or more boronic acid groups. The dispersion is useful for preparing ink jet printing inks having improved durability and highlighter smear fastness when printed onto paper. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285990 | INKJET INK, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, INK CARTRIDGE, AND INKJET RECORDING METHOD - An inkjet ink contains at least one coloring material selected from the group of C. I. Direct Violet 107, C. I. Acid Red 14, C. I. Acid Red 52, C. I. Acid Red 87, C. I. Acid Red 289 and C. I. Reactive Red 180, and a coloring material including a compound expressed by general formula (I): | 2009-11-19 |
20090285991 | COATING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A coating apparatus includes a liquid film forming mechanism configured to form a liquid film of a process liquid for preventing a contaminant derived from a coating liquid from being deposited or left on a back side peripheral portion of a substrate. The liquid film forming mechanism includes a counter face portion facing the back side peripheral portion of the substrate and a process liquid supply portion for supplying the process liquid onto the counter face portion. The coating apparatus further includes a posture regulating mechanism disposed around the substrate holding member and configured to damp a vertical wobble of the peripheral portion of the substrate being rotated. The posture regulating mechanism includes delivery holes arrayed in a rotational direction of the substrate and configured to deliver a gas onto a back side region of the substrate on an inner side of the peripheral portion. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285992 | Non-Aqueous, Liquid Coating Compositions - Non-aqueous, liquid coating compositions which contain at least one polyurethane resin B with blocked isocyanate groups and at least one binder C with functional groups reactive towards the blocked isocyanate groups of B, wherein the at least one polyurethane resin B is present as particles having a melting temperature of 40 to 160° C. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285993 | Antireflective coating composition with stain resistance, antireflective coating film using the same, and its manufacturing method - An antireflective coating composition includes a hydrolytic condensate (C1) of alkoxy silane (C11) and fluoric alkoxy silane (C12); a particle-type metal fluoride (C2) with a refractive index of 1.40 or less; and a liquid dispersion-enhancing chelating agent (C3). A coating film to which the above composition is applied controls refractive index, surface energy, film strength and so on, so it ensures excellent antireflective characteristic, excellent scratch resistance, good erasure of liquid stains such as fingerprints, and particularly excellent dust removal, so it may be usefully applied to an outermost layer of a front surface of a display regardless of kind of a display substrate or presence of an additional coating layer. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285994 | POLYUREAS MADE FROM AMINOCROTONATES AND ENAMINONES - A polymer made by reacting a polyisocyanate with a compound having the formula below. R | 2009-11-19 |
20090285995 | FLUORESCENT SUBSTANCE AND LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE USING THE SAME - An field effect transistor includes a first semiconductor region, a gate electrode insulatively disposed over the first semiconductor region, source and drain electrodes between which the first semiconductor region is sandwiched, and second semiconductor regions each formed between the first semiconductor region and one of the source and drain electrodes, and having impurity concentration higher than that of the first semiconductor region, the source electrode being offset to the gate electrode in a direction in which the source electrode and the drain electrode are separated from each other with respect to a channel direction, and one of the second semiconductor regions having a thickness not more than a thickness with which the one of second semiconductor regions is completely depleted in the channel direction being in thermal equilibrium with the source electrode therewith. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285996 | HIGH PERFORMANCE KINETIC SPRAY NOZZLE - A nozzle assembly for a kinetic spray system includes a convergent portion, a throat portion, and a divergent portion, each cooperating together to define a passage therethrough for passing a mixture of powder particles suspended in a flow of a high pressure heated gas. The nozzle assembly further includes an extension portion attached to the divergent portion and extending to a distal end a pre-determined length from the divergent portion of the nozzle assembly. The extension portion permits a dragging force exerted on the powder particles by the flow of high pressure heated gas to act upon the powder particles for a longer duration of time, thereby permitting the powder particles to accelerate to a greater velocity than has been previously achievable. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285997 | PAINTBRUSH AND EDGER HOLDER - A holder can alternately hold an edger and a paintbrush, and comprises a main body having a support portion defining a generally planar support surface, and an attachment mechanism for removably securing the holder to a paint tray. When the holder is secured to the paint tray, the support surface is at an outwardly and upwardly extending angle to the paint tray, and extends inwardly past the side wall of the paint tray. A pair of opposed side walls run along sides of the support surface to confine liquid paint thereto so that the paint will run into the paint tray under gravity. One or more retention members retain the edger on the support surface when the edger is placed on the support surface, and the support surface has a magnet for retaining a paintbrush on the support surface when the paintbrush is placed on the support surface. | 2009-11-19 |
20090285998 | PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS, ELECTRODE PLATE FOR PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND ELECTRODE PLATE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A plasma processing apparatus for performing a plasma process on a target substrate includes a process container configured to accommodate the target substrate and to reduce pressure therein. A first electrode is disposed within the process container. A supply system is configured to supply a process gas into the process container. An electric field formation system is configured to form an RF electric field within the process container so as to generate plasma of the process gas. A number of protrusions are discretely disposed on a main surface of the first electrode and protrude toward a space where the plasma is generated. | 2009-11-19 |