47th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 40 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080286344 | Solid form - A solid form comprising at least one film enrobing a compacted fill material wherein:
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20080286345 | MODIFIED MULTILAYERED FILM - A composition for delivery of a molecule into a cell is provided. The composition includes a protein transduction domain that is conjugated to the molecule which is incorporated into a multilayered film. Preferably, the protein transduction domain is a cationic protein transduction domain. More preferably, the cationic protein transduction domain is nonaarginine, and the multilayered film includes polyelectrolyte multilayers. When the composition is presented to a cell, the multilayered film dissolves or erodes in physiological media, and the molecule is delivered into the cell. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286346 | Wound Dressing - A wound dressing comprises a support provided with a first side which is oriented towards the surface which is to be treated and a second opposite side, the support comprising a metal having an antimicrobial effect. A least the first side of the support has a preparation for localized therapy. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286347 | BIOABSORBABLE SYNTHETIC NONWOVEN FABRIC HOLDING THROMBIN - A safe and effective hemostatic is provided. The invention relates to a bioabsorbable synthetic nonwoven fabric holding thrombin as an effective ingredient and a hemostatic comprising said bioabsorbable synthetic nonwoven fabric. The bioabsorbable synthetic nonwoven fabric holding thrombin in accordance with the present invention may be prepared by a process which comprises the steps of immersing a bioabsorbable synthetic nonwoven fabric into a solution containing thrombin and of lyophilizing the obtained nonwoven fabric. The bioabsorbable synthetic nonwoven fabric holding thrombin in accordance with the present invention allows for quicker and more effective hemostasis. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286348 | Secured transdermal delivery system - A secured transdermal delivery system, applicable to both matrix and reservoir patches, for preventing misuse of medications embedded within and affixed to transdermal patches. The secured transdermal delivery system includes a backing supporting a pharmaceutical composition and one or more security agents adapted to modify the pharmacophore of the pharmaceutical composition. The security agent is separated from the pharmaceutical composition by one or more dissolving security layers which define one or more security reservoirs within the patch. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286349 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR PASSIVE TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY OF ACTIVE AGENTS TO A BIOLOGICAL INTERFACE - Systems, devices, and methods for transdermal delivery of one or more therapeutic active agents to a biological interface. A transdermal drug delivery system is provided for passive transdermal delivery of one or more ionizable active agents to a biological interface of a subject. A transdermal drug delivery system includes a backing substrate, and an active agent layer. The active layer includes a thickening agent, a plasticizer, and a therapeutically effective amount of an ionizable active agent. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286350 | Formulation of Multivalent Antibody Constructs and Use of Same for Cancer Therapy - The invention relates to the formation of multivalent antibody constructs for testing and therapeutic purposes. In one embodiment the constructs consist of antibodies or antibody fragments conjugated to liposomes. The constructs are employed in a cell-based in vitro assay for comparing the therapeutic activity of antibodies or antibody fragments in multivalent form to the same antibodies or fragments in bivalent, free form. The assay is useful for identifying antibodies having potential in vivo activity. Selected antibodies may then be tested in an animal model of a disease state, such as cancer or an autoimmune disorder. Co-delivery of antibodies and chemotherapeutics may also be investigated. In accordance with the invention, a significant enhancement in the activity of antibodies such as trastuzumab and rituximab was observed when these antibodies were presented in the multivalent liposomal form. Key cell survival signaling molecules were down-regulated upon treatment with the multivalent liposomal antibody construct. The invention demonstrates the potential of liposome technology to enhance the therapeutic effect of antibodies via a mechanism that modulates cell survival, likely through clustering of target/antibody complex. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286351 | Pegylated Cardiolipin Analogs, Methods of Synthesis, and Uses Thereof - The invention provides synthetic methods for PEGylated cardiolipins with varying linkers. The methods can be employed to prepare PEGylated cardiolipin with different fatty acid and/or alkyl chain length with or without unsaturation. The PEGylated cardiolipin, prepared by the present methods, can be incorporated into liposomes that can also include active agents such as hydrophilic or hydrophobic drugs for the treatment of human and animal diseases. In addition, the PEGylated cardiolipin can be incorporated into liposomes that include compounds for therapeutic and diagnostic imaging. The use of such liposomes with PEGylated cardiolipin prolongs the period of liposomal circulation without disrupting the lipid bilayer. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286352 | Liposome Compositions - A method of liposome-based therapy for a mammalian subject is disclosed. The method uses liposomes and/or liposomes with outer surfaces that contain an affinity moiety effective to bind specifically to a biological surface at which the therapy is aimed, and a hydrophilic polymer coating. The hydrophilic polymer coating is made up of polymer chains covalently linked to surface lipid components. After a desired liposome biodistribution is achieved, the affinity agent binds to the target surface and helps internalize the liposomes. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286353 | CATIONIC LIPOSOMES CONTAINING IMMUNE RESPONSE GENERATING MOIETIES - Cationic liposomes with entrapped polynucleotide in the intravesicular space are described. The liposomes include cationic components such as cationic lipids such as DOTAP. Preferably the method of forming liposomes uses the dehydration-rehydration method in the presence of the polynucleotide. The polynucleotide preferably operatively encodes an antigen capable of eliciting a desired immune response, that is, is a gene vaccine. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286354 | COMPOSITION AND THERAPIES FOR HYPERLIPIDAEMIA-ASSOCIATED DISORDERS - The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one fibrate and at least one bile acid, and to methods for the treatment of hyperlipidaemia or elevated liver function tests in a patient by administering at least one fibrate and at least one bile acid to the patient. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286355 | Protease Inhibitors For the Treatment of Digestive Pathologies - The invention relates to compositions and methods for the treatment of intestinal pathologies. The invention also relates to compositions and methods which can be used to regulate the paracellular permeability of the intestinal epithelium. The inventive compositions and methods are based in particular on the use of protease inhibitors which modulate the opening of the tight junctions of the intestinal epithelium. The invention can be used for preventive or curative treatment of different pathologies, such as functional digestive disorders (FGID), in particular intestinal functional disorders (IFD) causing hyperalgesia and in particular irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), in mammals, particularly humans. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286356 | Pharmaceutical compositions containing terbinafin and use thereof - Pharmaceutical compositions for oral administration comprising terbinafine and a method for administering high dosages while minimizing effects associated with e.g. a high dosage load, e.g. coated tablets or multiparticulate formulations such as minitablets or pellets, e.g. in capsules. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286357 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL PARTICULATE DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR PHARMACOLOGICALLY ACTIVE INGREDIENTS - The present invention relates to a pharmacologic dosage unit which includes a multi-functional particulate system and a pharmacologically active agent. The multi-functional particulate system includes solid biologically-safe particles incorporated into a matrix and having a characteristic that each individual particle retains its original size. The invention also relates to methods of preparing, enhancing flow properties and compacting properties of a pharmacologic composition, increasing capacity for inclusion of ingredients, and increasing dispersion of actives. Finally, the invention includes a method for delivering an active agent to a patient. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286358 | Wake up on time dietary supplement and method of use - A time-released dietary supplement is disclosed. The dietary supplement is meant be taken upon going to bed in the evening. The active ingredients are released during the night so the person will wake up energized and refreshed. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286359 | Low Dosage Forms Of Risedronate Or Its Salts - Oral dosage forms comprising risedronate or a salt thereof, a chelating agent, and means for effecting delayed release of the risedronate (or salt) immediate release of the oral dosage form to the small intestine of the mammal subject and pharmaceutically effective absorption of the bisphosphonate with or without food or beverages. The present invention substantially alleviates the interaction between the risedronate (or salt) and food or beverages, which interaction results in the active ingredient not being available for absorption. The resulting oral dosage form may thus be taken with or without food. Further, disclosed is delivery of risedronate and the chelating agent to the small intestine, substantially alleviating the upper GI irritation associated with bisphosphonate therapies. These benefits simplify previously complex treatment regimens and can lead to increased patient compliance with bisphosphonate therapies. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286360 | Chemically patterned hydrogels, manufacture and use thereof - A chemically patterned modified hydrogel formed from a modified hydrogel is provided. The hydrogel is conjugated with a multiphoton photocleavable molecule. The molecule has a multiphoton-labile protective group and a protected group. The protective group is cleavable upon multiphoton excitation to deprotect the protected group, without substantial polymerization of the hydrogel. The chemically patterned modified hydrogel is formed by exposing the modified hydrogel to multiphoton excitation to deprotect a portion of the protected groups. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286361 | Gene Delivery - The present invention relates to a method of delivery of a therapeutic agent to a target cell the method comprising targeting particles comprising the therapeutic agent to the cell using magnetic means to apply a magnetic force to said particles so as to tend to move said particles towards said magnetic means and at the same time moving said magnetic means. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286362 | Compositions Exhibiting Improved Flowability - Powder compositions exhibiting improved flow properties. The compositions generally contain a bulk solid material in the form of a powder and surface-modified nanoparticles. Methods of improving the flow of powder compositions and devices and articles made using such compositions are also disclosed. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286363 | Pharmaceutical Compositions for the Treatment of Inflammatory and Obstructive Airways Diseases - A medicament comprising, separately or together (A) a compound of formula I | 2008-11-20 |
20080286364 | EXTERNAL DERMATOLOGIC PREPARATION - An object of the present invention is to provide an external dermatologic preparation which comprises nanoparticles consisting of proteins that can exhibit desirable effects via regulation of particle diameters. The present invention provides an external dermatologic preparation which comprises protein nanoparticles containing an active ingredient and having an average particle size of 200 to 500 nm. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286365 | Method For Producing Solid-Lipid Composite Drug Particles - A method of producing solid composite lipid/drug nanoparticles that includes the steps of: (1) dissolving a lipid and a drug in a suitable organic solvent to form a solution; (2) emulsifying the solution in a liquid to form an emulsion having a discontinuous phase of micelles comprising the organic solvent, the drug and the lipid, and a continuous phase comprising the liquid; and (3) contacting the emulsion with a supercritical fluid under conditions suitable to keep the supercritical fluid in a supercritical state, whereby the supercritical fluid extracts the organic solvent from the micelles, causing them to precipitate as organic-solvent free solid composite lipid/drug nanoparticles suspended or dispersed in the liquid. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286366 | Delivery of micro- and nanoparticles with blood platelets - The invention is directed to platelets containing micron or nanometer size particles wherein the micron or nanometer sized particles comprises an active agent. The invention is also directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and the above platelets. The invention is further directed to methods of delivering the micron or nanometer size particles containing an active agent to a site of interest in a patient. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286367 | Compositions containing benefit agent composites pre-emulsified using colloidal cationic particles - A cleansing or a surface-conditioning composition comprising a mixture of (i) and (ii) in water: i) a surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic, non-ionic, zwitterionic, cationic, and mixtures thereof; and ii) a hydrophobic benefit agent in a particulate form having a mean particle size in the range of 1-1,000 micron, and a specific gravity of ≧1, not encapsulated within a film or a capsule-like enclosure, the particulate hydrophobic benefit agent comprising: a) a physically-modified form of the hydrophobic benefit agent; and b) a deposition-aid material bonded to the surface of the physically-modified benefit agent material, wherein the bonding between the two said materials is achieved prior to addition to i), wherein said deposition-aid material is not a surfactant having a weight average molecular weight of less than 5,000 Dalton. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286368 | Pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of acute disorders - A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of acute disorders is described. The composition comprises an essentially water-free, ordered mixture of at least one pharmaceutically active agent in the form of microparticles which are adhered to the surfaces of carrier particles which are substantially larger than the particles of the active agent or agents, and are essentially water-soluble, in combination with the bioadhesion and/or mucoadhesion promoting agent. The invention also relates to a method for preparing the composition and to the use of the composition for the treatment of acute disorders. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286369 | Process for Preparing Microcrystals - This invention relates in general to micron or sub-micron particles comprising one or more water-soluble crystals wherein the crystals have a surface coating comprising one or more bioactive molecules as well as efficient methods of forming such particles and rapid methods for screening preferred conditions to form such particles. The particles are suitable for pharmaceutical formulations. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286370 | Nanoscale Particles Used as Contrasting Agents in Magnetic Resonance Imaging - The invention relates to nanoscale particles as contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging, consisting of a core having an inert matrix, one or more covalently bonded organic complexing agents in which one or more metal ions having unpaired electrons are bonded, and optionally one or more biomolecules covalently bonded to the surface of the cores, and to a process for the production of these nanoparticles. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286371 | Immunogenical Complex Formed by Vaccinal Antigens Encapsulated by Nanostructured Mesoporous Silica - The present invention relates to a product named “immunogenical complex”, which comprises an adjuvant characterized by solid particles of highly ordinated nanostructured mesoporous silica, preferably, SBA-15 Silica, and vaccinal antigens of several natures, encapsulated in the referred to adjuvants. The immunogenical complex of the present invention allows the presentation of the antigens that compose it to lymphocytes, in a safe, gradual and extended way, which leads to a more efficient immunological memory, increases the immunogenicity of the antigen and improves the production of antibodies. This ensures an efficient immunological protection with fewer amounts of antigens and/or less repetitions of vaccinal doses. In addition, the characteristics of the immunogenical complex of the present invention promotes effective immunity induction, homogeneous in “god and bad respondent” individuals. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286372 | THERAPEUTIC COMPOSITIONS FOR TARGETED VESSEL DELIVERY - Methods for treating a vascular disease by delivering therapeutic compositions with enhanced endothelium targeting are disclosed. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286373 | Ziprasidone formulations - A ziprasidone formulation containing at least (a) one ziprasidone compound and at least an excipient component (b) that includes at least one of
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20080286374 | Hollow nano-particles and method thereof - The invention provides a hollow nano-particle comprising a crosslinked shell and a void core; and a preparation method thereof. The hollow nano-particle may be used in rubber composition, tire product, and pharmaceutical delivery system etc. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286375 | Method for Preparing Sustained-Release Microparticles Comprising Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate - A sustained release microparticles which is capable of releasing a protein drug continuously over a long period of time without initial burst release of the drug can be simply prepared by a method including the steps of a) dissolving a protein drug in an aqueous solution to obtain a water phase; b) dissolving sucrose acetate isobutyrate (SAIB) and a biodegradable polymer in an organic solvent to obtain an oil phase; c) adding the water phase obtained in step a) to the oil phase obtained in step b) to form a primary emulsion; and d) adding the primary emulsion to an external aqueous continuous phase to form a secondary emulsion and recovering the solid product formed in the secondary emulsion. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286376 | DRY HEMOSTATIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THEIR PREPARATION - Dry cross-linked gelatin compositions are prepared that rapidly re-hydrate to produce gelatin hydrogels suitable as hemostatic sealants. Gelatin is cross-linked in the presence of certain re-hydration aids, such as polyethylene glycol, polyvinylprovidone, and dextran, in order to produce a dry cross-linked gelatin powder. The use of the re-hydration aids has been found to substantially increase the re-hydration rate in the presence of an aqueous re-hydration medium, typically thrombin-containing saline. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286377 | ANTI-RESORPTIVE BONE CEMENTS AND ALLOGENEIC, AUTOGRAFIC, AND XENOGRAFIC BONE GRAFTS - Anti-resorptive bone cements, comprising an anti-resorptive amount of one or more anti-resorptive agents, preferably the anti-resorptive agent is a bisphosphonate. The anti-resorptive bone cements are useful for reducing bone voids and bonding prosthetic devices to bone. The invention also relates to anti-resorptive allogeneic, autografic, and xenografic bone grafts, which bone grafts comprise an anti-resorptive amount of an anti-resorptive agent such as a bisphosphonate. The anti-resorptive bone grafts are useful for reconstructive bone surgery. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286378 | Use of Amniotic Fluid (Af) in Treating Ocular Disease and Injury - Compositions and methods for the treatment of ocular disease and injury are provided. The methods involve the administration of amniotic fluid directly to the eye, for example, as eye drops. The types of diseases and injuries that can be treated in this manner include chemical burns, dry eye and corneal neovascular disorders, corneal opacities (including corneal haze) and inflammatory diseases of the eye. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286379 | Method and Means for Obtaining Platelet-Rich Plasma - Method and means for obtaining thrombocyte-rich plasma (platelet-rich plasma, PRP) from whole blood which specifically has a high content of specifically activated thrombocytes and which is particularly easy to coagulate. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286380 | Micronized wood preservative formulations - The present invention provides wood preservative compositions comprising micronized particles. In one embodiment, the composition comprises dispersions of micronized metal or metal compounds. In another embodiment, the wood preservative composition comprises an inorganic biocide comprising a metal or metal compound and organic biocide. When the composition comprises an inorganic biocide and an organic biocide, the inorganic biocide or the organic biocide or both are present as micronized particles. When compositions of the present invention are used for preservation of wood, there is minimal leaching of the metal and biocide from the wood. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286381 | Anti-tumor drug, medicament, composition, and use thereof - An active polypeptide includes the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:3, or having at least 50%, preferably 70%, more preferably 90% identity with the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:3, or fragments thereof having at least 20 contiguous amino acids, or peptides having at least 50%, preferably 70%, more preferably 90% identity with the amino acid sequence of the fragments, provided that the polypeptide is not SEQ ID NO:2. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286382 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ESTABLISHING AND/OR MAINTAINING PREGNANCY - The present invention relates to compositions comprising selenium (e.g., organic selenium (e.g., selenized yeast (e.g., SEL-PLEX))) and methods of using the same (e.g., as a therapeutic and/or prophylactic treatment). For example, the present invention provides compositions comprising selenium (e.g., organic selenium (e.g., selenized yeast (e.g., SEL-PLEX))) and methods of using the same for treating and/or preventing one or more conditions (e.g., problems) disorders, and/or diseases related to establishing and/or maintaining a pregnancy. Compositions and methods of the present invention find use in, among other things, research and clinical (e.g., preventative and therapeutic) applications. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286383 | Soluble Biogenic Silica and Application Using Same - A process of preparing a biogenic silica comprising the steps of incinerating a silica bearing organic source at a temperature up to 1200° C. and allowing the incinerated silica organic source to cool; adding the incinerated and cooled silica bearing organic source to an alkaline solution that has either been preheated to a temperature up to about 65° C. or to be heated with the added organic source to a temperature up to about 65° C., the alkaline solution being contained in a vessel and having a pH up to 14; applying heat so that the added organic source and the alkaline solution in the vessel are at a temperature between 100° C. and up to about 300° C. for 1 to 4 hours, thereby forming an aqueous biogenic silica and undissolved impurities derived from the added organic source; and extracting the aqueous biogenic silica from the vessel. The extracted silica can be solidified into a solid form. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286384 | Topical Wound Care Product Containing Hyssop - A composition for treating wounds having an effective amount of hyssop extract, combined with glycerol, salt, saccharides, and water has been discovered to be effective in promoting healing of wounds. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286385 | Method of Obtaining Avocado Powder - The invention relates to avocado powder and to the method of obtaining the same. Avocado powder is a novel product which enables the avocado to be preserved for an extended period of time at ambient temperature, such as to conserve the characteristic properties of the product, with the additional advantage of being 100% natural and occupying less physical storage space, thereby eliminating the post-processing cold chain. The method of obtaining avocado powder comprises a series of operations or steps that terminate in the pulverization and packing of the end product. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286386 | Na+, K+-Atpase Expression in Cervical Dysplasia and Cancer - The present disclosure provides methods of diagnosing cervical dysplasia and cervical cancer by detecting Na | 2008-11-20 |
20080286387 | Standardized method for recovering enriched Indian date extract (IDE), properties of IDE and applications thereof - Disclosed are (i) a standardized method for the recovery of the polyphenolic contents from the seed coats of | 2008-11-20 |
20080286388 | Pharmaceutical Composition and Non Dependence Coffee Comprising Edible Carboxylic Acid and/or Its Acid Salts and Coffeine - Pharmaceutical composition and food comprising edible carboxylic acid and/or its acidic salt and optionally caffeine, crude drug and pharmaceutical acceptable carrier are disclosed. The invention also discloses the use and method of composition or food. The composition or food of the present invention can prevent, treat or relief allergy, ache, cold, viral infection, thrombus or clotting, inflammation, cancer, intoxication, memory decay, caffeine dependence. The invention also relates to feedstuff for animals. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286389 | PROCESSES OF MAKING NORTH AMERICAN GINSENG FRACTIONS, PRODUCTS CONTAINING THEM, AND USE AS IMMUNOMODULATORS - The invention is directed to chemical processes of preparing fractions form North American ginseng ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080286390 | Skin care composition - The skin care composition is a cream or lotion that moisturizes the skin, relieving dryness, itchiness, and eczema. The skin care composition contains moisturizers and a plurality of natural oils containing essential fatty acids, the natural oils being selected from the group consisting of borage oil, omega-3 oil, emu oil, evening primrose oil, safflower oil, hemp seed oil, flaxseed oil, and rosehip oil. The moisturizers include olive oil and glycerin. In addition, the skin care composition contains an anti-inflammatory agent, preferably aloe vera juice and aloe extract, and emulsifiers, stabilizers, emollients for softening the skin, and water. The skin care composition may also contain a fragrance and a preservative. Optionally, the skin care composition may contain menthol crystal. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286391 | Method for preparing ginkgo extracts having a low content of 4'-O-methyl pyridoxine and/or biflavones - The present invention relates to an improved multi-step method for preparing an extract from ginkgo biloba having a reduced content of 4′-O-methyl pyridoxine and/or biflavones, wherein the depletion is carried out by filtration over an adsorber resin and/or an ion exchanger and the substances to be removed are retained on the resin. The invention further relates to an extract from ginkgo biloba having a reduced content of 4′-O-methyl pyridoxine and/or biflavones, which is obtainable by the method according to the present invention, as well as to its use. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286392 | Body Fat-Reducing Agent - The present invention provides a body fat-reducing agent containing a processed pueraria flower as an active component. The body fat-reducing agent has a superior body fat-reducing effect. Furthermore, the body fat-reducing agent may contain at least one of a lipid absorption suppressing component and a lipid metabolism promoting component. A food product, which contains the body fat-reducing agent, provided according to the present invention has superior effects of preventing body fat accumulation and reducing body fat. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286393 | Method for the enrichment of the polyphenolic contents from unripe fruit rinds of Terminalia belerica and uses thereof - An improved method for concentrating/enriching the polyphenolic contents from the dried, unripe fruit rinds of | 2008-11-20 |
20080286394 | NOVEL HERBAL FORMULATION AS BRAIN TONIC - The invention provides a novel herbal formulation used to improve the memory and in treatment of amnesia as a brain tonic. Formulation(s) comprises of oleaginous oil of | 2008-11-20 |
20080286395 | Molding manufacturing method and apparatus - A molding manufacturing method includes: preparing a molding body including a molding main body made of thermoplastic material and a decorative layer higher than the molding main body in hardness and melt temperature; setting the molding body in a fixed die; heating and softening an end portion of the molding body while maintaining the decorative layer softer than the molding main body, by irradiating an infrared ray onto a back surface of the molding main body corresponding to the end portion; and press forming the end portion of the molding body by applying a movable punch onto the fixed die while the end portion of the molding body is in a softened state to bend the end portion of the molding body to obtain an end cover portion having a predetermined shape. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286396 | Adjustment Device for Adjusting a Pitch Between a Take-Off Plate and a Treatment Device of a Molding System and a Method for Use Thereof - According to embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an adjustment device for adjusting a distance between a take-off plate and a treatment device of a molding system and a method for use thereof. More specifically, there is provided a distance adjustment device configured to adjust a distance between a take-off plate coupled to a fixed platen of a molding system and a treatment device coupled to a movable platen of the molding system. The adjustment device comprises a movable platen engagement interface configured for attachment to the movable platen of the molding system; a plenum engagement interface configured for attachment to the treatment device; a distance adjustment mechanism configured to selectively fix a position of the treatment device relative to the movable platen in a desired position. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286397 | Mold Lock - A mold lock for a mold that includes a plurality of interlocking arrangements that are configured to provide at least a plurality of interlocks during mold closing. A male interlocking arrangement includes a head with a nose that has a recessed or offset portion that facilitates primary interlocking during mold closing. The nose can be configured with one or more spaced apart bosses that make contact with arms of a female interlocking arrangement at an initial point of contact that then facilitate mold alignment when a second point of contact is achieved. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286398 | Fast-to-install structure for a threaded rod of an injection molding machine - An injection molding machine includes a threaded rod, a shaft coupling, and a stopping slab; the shaft coupling is connected at a first end to an oil hydraulic motor; the threaded rod is inserted in an axial hole in the second end of the shaft coupling; the shaft coupling has a hollow detainment portion adjacent to the axial hole; the stopping slab is secured on the second end of the shaft coupling, and has a receiving hole, and a groove adjacent to the receiving hole; the groove is faced with only a portion of the hollow detainment portion, and in turn an opening of the hollow detainment portion is partly covered and blocked by the stopping slab; the threaded rod has a wedging protrusion thereon, which is loosely confined in the detainment portion; therefore, the wedging protrusion can be relocated between blocked and unblocked sections of the hollow detainment portion. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286399 | Multi-Layer Extrusion Head for Self-Sealing Cable - An extrusion head may be provided. The extrusion head may include an inner flow path, an outer flow path, and at least one sealant flow path. The inner flow path may be configured to direct a flow of an inner layer around a conductor. The outer flow path may be configured to direct a flow of an outer layer around the inner layer. The at least one sealant flow path may extend to a connecting point with the inner flow path and the outer flow path. The at least one sealant flow path may be configured to direct a sealant to fill at least one sealant channel region between the inner layer and the outer layer. The connection point may be configured to cause the flow of the inner layer and the flow of the outer layer to join before the sealant fills the at least one sealant channel region. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286400 | System and method for communicating with an optimal wireless communications carrier - Improvement of wireless communications of a wireless device may include storing a preferred roaming list containing information associated with communications carriers arranged in a predetermined order. It maybe determined that a signal strength of a first communications signal of a first communications carrier currently being received by a wireless device drops below a signal strength threshold value. A second communications carrier in the preferred roaming list having a second communications signal with a higher signal strength than the signal strength of the first communications signal may be selected. A time interval over which to receive the second communications signal from the second communications carrier may be initiated and a switch may occur from receiving the second communications signal from the second communications carrier to receiving a third communications signal from a communications carrier in the preferred roaming list in response to completion of the time interval. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286401 | LIGHT TRANSMISSIVE STAMPER - Provided is a light transmissive stamper which does not generate a residue of a curable resin even when the stamper including a support substrate and an inorganic resist is used to mold a substrate. The light transmissive stamper is used when an information pattern of an optical recording medium is formed using a curable resin. The light transmissive stamper includes a light transmissive support substrate, a light transmissive inorganic resist layer having an uneven pattern corresponding to an information pattern formed therein, and a peeling layer provided on a side surface of the light transmissive stamper and having a higher peelability from the curable resin than a peelability from the light transmissive support substrate. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286402 | Blow Molding System for the Manufacture of Thermoplastic Receptacles - A blow molding system for a thermoplastic blank which is supported in a mold. The system includes a fixed tubular body connected to a high-pressure fluid source and, at the lower end thereof, supporting moveable equipment consisting of a tuyere, the tuyere being defined laterally by a terminal sleeve of the moveable equipment and the bottom thereof being the front wall of the body, wherein the lateral inner wall of the sleeve is configured in such a way that the pressure of a fluid inside the tuyere does not result in a reaction force component on the lateral wall, which is directed opposite to the wall of the mold. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286403 | Air Ring for a Stripper Assembly - An air ring is provided for a stripper plate assembly. The air ring is removably situated within bores defined in the stripper plate. An air manifold is also defined within the stripper plate, which is connected to a pressurized air source for communication of a pressurized air flow to each of the bores air ducts within each air ring direct the pressurized air flow from the air manifold towards a preferred location on the molded article that passed through the air ring. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286404 | APPARATUS FOR INJECTION MOLDING - An injection molding apparatus for injection molding a component includes a first mold half, a second mold half, an eject pin, a receiving container and a blocking device. The second mold half is placed opposite to the first mold half. The eject pin penetrates through the first mold half. The receiving container is placed below the first mold half and the second half. The receiving container is configured for receiving the molding component. The blocking device is movable relative to the first mold half to face toward the first mold half. The blocking device is configured for blocking the molding component when the eject pin ejects the component out from the first mold half. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286405 | APPARATUS FOR INJECTION MOLDING - An injection molding apparatus includes a first mold half, a second mold half opposite to the first mold half, an eject pin, a component collector and a buffer device. The eject pin penetrates through the first mold half. The component collector is configured for receiving the molding component molded. The buffer device includes a buffer plate, a connection plate and an elastic element. The elastic element includes two elastic arms connected with each other. The two elastic arms form an angle θ in a range 0°<θ<180° in its natural state and partly inserting into the buffer plate and the connection plate respectively. The buffer device is disposed at a same side as the first mold half and the buffer plate is adjacent to the second mold half. The buffer device is configured for buffering the molding component during a knockout process. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286406 | Lactic Acid Bacteria - having antifungal activity is provided as novel lactic acid bacteria having antifungal activity. The | 2008-11-20 |
20080286407 | Method of producing fish meat having fresh color - A method of producing fish meat having fresh color includes: placing live fish in a state of unconsciousness by blocking the conduction of nerve pulses along a nervous system of the fish; bleeding the fish and cutting meat pieces from the fish while the fish is unconscious; sterilizing the meat pieces; placing the sterilized meat pieces in an oxygen-free environment to preserve the original color of the meat pieces; freezing the meat pieces; and packaging the frozen meat pieces. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286408 | Encapsulation of a hydrophilic substance in small capsules - Provided is a method of encapsulating a hydrophilic substance with wax. Also provided, is a method of encapsulating honey with an edible wax to create honey capsules. The method includes ejecting a droplet of the hydrophilic substance into a stream of molten wax and allowing the droplet to pass through the molten wax to enter a container of water. The wax capsule forms an oral product that may be placed in the mouth or used in conjunction with other edible or oral products. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286409 | Toffee Gum Comprising Chocolate - The invention relates to toffee gum comprising a polymer system, and at least 1% by weight of chocolate, said polymer system constituting at least 10% by weight of said toffee gum, at least 70% by weight of said polymer system comprising polyvinyl acetate, said polyvinyl acetate having a glass transition temperature (T | 2008-11-20 |
20080286410 | Production of Resistant Starch Product - A process for producing a starch comprises treating a feed starch that comprises amylopectin with glucanotransferase to produce a chain-extended starch, treating the chain-extended starch with a debranching enzyme to produce a starch product that comprises amylose fragments, crystallizing at least part of the starch product, heating the starch product in the presence of moisture, treating the starch product with alpha-amylase, and washing the starch product to remove at least some non-crystallized starch. The product of this process has a relatively high total dietary fiber content. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286411 | BREAD AND DOUGH COMPOSITION AND METHOD - An enzyme fermented and yeast leavened formulation with a specified rheology can be used in a unique process to provide a high quality bread dough. The dough can be topped with a heat transfer modulator and baked to form a quality product with a bready character and a pleasing crust in a short time. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286412 | Enzyme Preparations Yielding a Clean Taste - The present invention describes a intracellular produced lactase, which comprises less than 40 units arylsulfatase activity per NLU of lactase activity. The invention also provides a process comprising treating a substrate with an enzyme preparation, wherein the enzyme preparation is substantially free from arylsulfatase. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286413 | Making Process of Extract Containing Ingredients of a Radish and a Pumpkin, and Making Process of Granules and Pills by Using the Extract - The present invention relates to a method for preparing an extract containing radish and pumpkin ingredients, and a process for preparing granules and pills with the extract. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for preparing an extract from radishes, pumpkins, Welsh onions, cabbages, radish seeds, radish leaves and pumpkin seeds, which allows the main ingredients of radishes and pumpkins to be more effectively ingested, as well as a method for preparing the prepared extract into granules and pills which are easier to ingest. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286414 | Drink Comprising a Combination of Fish Oil and Probiotics - The present invention relates to a stable and tasty drink comprising fish oil in an oil-in-water emulsion and probiotics. Said probiotic bacteria are preferably | 2008-11-20 |
20080286415 | Proteases - Proteases derived from | 2008-11-20 |
20080286416 | ACIDIFIED LIQUID HUMAN MILK SUPPLEMENT - The present invention relates to a liquid human milk supplement comprising a protein component, a fat component, a carbohydrate component, vitamins, and minerals, where the pH of the human milk supplement is between about 4.0 and 4.6. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286417 | Method of displaying coffee packages in an array which communicate usage indicia - A method of displaying an array of coffee products to a consumer having the following steps:
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20080286418 | Coffee package which communicates usage indicia - A coffee package having a coffee product having a compact density; a usage indicia associated therewith the coffee package; and a principle indicia having associated therewith the package. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286419 | Method for thermal processing of products under vacuum and packaging obtained by executing said process - The invention relates to a method for thermal processing of products contained in a container ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080286420 | LOW PRESSURE DOUGH PACKAGING - Described are dough packages that include one or more of a container and an opening, optionally including an open end and an endcap, wherein the package may be vented or non-vented, and may contain dough for storage at refrigerated conditions. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286421 | FOAM-CREATING COMPOSITIONS, FOAMING BEVERAGE COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF PREPARATION THEREOF - Disclosed herein are foam-creating compositions containing a dairy composition, a hydrocolloid composition, and a foam stabilizer. The foam-creating composition provides a convenient form to prepare beverage concentrates, beverage syrups, and beverages. The foam-creating composition imparts a beverage with a thick, creamy head of foam when poured. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286422 | Method and Apparatus for Producting Blocks of Cheese - Apparatus for producing cheese blocks. The apparatus includes a cheese former for forming blocks of cheese. A plurality of moulds formed by a base ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080286423 | Electric Field Fluid Treatment Chamber - A fluid treatment chamber is provided for the deactivation of microorganisms in a fluid. The fluid treatment chamber comprises a housing and an electrode assembly. The housing comprises a fluid inlet for receiving fluid to be treated and a fluid outlet for allowing treated fluid to be retrieved. The electrode assembly is located within the housing and comprises at least two electrodes for generating an electric field there between. The electrodes have opposing convex electrode surface sections defining there between a biconcave treatment zone for treatment of the fluid by the most intense electric field generated by the electrode assembly. The treatment zone comprises a channel between the opposing convex electrode surface sections through which the fluid is to flow to receive treatment. The channel width tapers towards a vertical midsection of the channel due to the convex configuration of the opposing electrode surface sections. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286424 | Apparatus and Method For Radiation Processing of Fluent Food Products - An apparatus, system, and method of irradiating fluent food products. The present invention utilizes a transmissive wall having a convex surface. A source of radiation is positioned on a side of the transmissive wall that is opposite the convex surface so that when the radiation source is emitting radiation energy, the radiation energy passes through the transmissive wall, thereby irradiating fluent food product that is flowing in contact with the convex surface. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286425 | Continuous Meat Marination Method and Apparatus - A machine for the continuous marination of meat products massages the meat pieces in marinade and the marinade in contact with the meat pieces at all times during the marinating process. The apparatus includes a rotating cylindrical drum made from a series of adjacent longitudinal, sawtooth-shaped internal vanes. The vanes are segmented by longitudinally spaced dividers forming compartments in the drum, with periodic transfer sections to urge the meat and marinade mixture from one compartment to the next as the drum is rotated. The drum may be rotated in one direction for approximately one revolution at a high RPM, and then stopped and rotated in the other direction. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286426 | Cyclopropenes-Generating Devices to Control Ripenning Processes of Agricultural Products - Provided is a device for generation of cyclopropene compounds which is capable of achieving direct in situ preparation and application of cyclopropene compounds inhibiting the action of ethylene which accelerates the ripening process of plants, the device comprising a first storage part for storing precursors of cyclopropene compounds (“cyclopropene precursors”), a second storage part for storing reaction reagents which convert cyclopropene precursors into cyclopropene derivatives via chemical reaction, and a spray part for spraying the cyclopropene derivatives produced by the chemical reaction between the cyclopropene precursors and the reaction reagents. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286427 | USE OF CATIONIC PRESERVATIVE IN FOOD PRODUCTS - This invention relates to a novel use of cationic preservatives and preparations according to this novel use. A cationic preservative derived from lauric acid and arginine, in particular, the ethyl ester of the lauramide of the arginine monohydrochloride, hereafter named LAE, can be used for the protection against the growth of microorganisms. The chemical structure of LAE is described in formula (I). LAE and related compounds are particularly suitable to be used in the preservation of all perishable food products. It is preferred to dissolve the compound directly before use in one of the following preferred solvents of food grade: water, ethanol, propylene glycol, isopropyl alcohol, other glycols, mixtures of glycols and mixtures of glycols and water. If the treatment shall be performed at a specific pH value the use of a corresponding buffer solution may be recommendable. The composition optionally comprises auxiliary components and excipients. Such auxiliary components and excipients can be thickening agents (e.g. xanthan gum, guar gum, modified starches), anti-foam agents (e.g. dimethylpolysiloxane, silicon dioxide), products to obtain the optimal pH value (e.g. phosphates, tartrates, citrates, lactates), colouring agents (e.g. curcumin, tartrazine, erythrosine), and aroma products. It is preferred, that the preservative composition comprises LAE in an amount of from 0.0001% to 1% by weight relative to the whole weight of the preservative composition. It is particularly preferred to use the inventive composition for the preservation of meat products, like for instance meat, poultry products, fish, crustaceans, vegetables, greens, emulsions, sauces, confectionery, bakery, pre-cooked meals, ready-to-serve meals, dairy products, egg-based products, jams, jellies, beverages, juices, wines and beers. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286428 | Method for Manufacturing Feedstuff - A method for producing feedstuff, in particular pelletized feedstuff for chicken and pigs includes thermally holding pellets at a pellet press output and in post-conditioning said pellets in a rear container ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080286429 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE HEATING OF FOOD - The invention relates to a device for heating food comprising a frame, a pan or basket having an opening into which the food to be heated can be placed, which pan or basket can be coupled to the frame by means of coupling means and in which the frame comprises a heating element and a fan for circulating heated air in the pan or basket, and a drive for rotating the pan or basket about a non-vertical rotation axis during the heating of food in a heating position of the frame. The frame is designed such that the pan or basket can be coupled to the frame while the pan or basket is on a supporting surface with its opening directed upwards. The invention also comprises a method for heating food. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286430 | Antioxidant for fats, oils and food - A combination of one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of 3-arylbenzofuranones, long chain N,N-dialkylhydroxylamines, substituted hydroxylamines, nitrones, and amine oxides are highly effective antioxidants for use with edible organic substances subject to deterioration by oxidation. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286431 | Taco shell support device - An improved taco shell support device has a frame having a top wall and at least one taco shell support structure mounted on the frame. The at least one taco shell support structure includes a taco-receiving slot formed in the top wall and first and second taco shell support walls extending downwards from opposite sides of the taco-receiving slot, each of the first and second taco shell support walls including upper and lower edges, the upper edges of the first and second taco shell support walls being spaced apart a greater distance than the lower edges of the first and second taco shell support walls whereas the first and second taco shell support walls are generally upwardly divergent from one another. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286432 | Frozen aerated confection and its manufacturing process - Process for manufacturing a frozen aerated confection and comprising the steps of
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20080286433 | Beverages Comprising a Rice Extract, Derivatives Thereof, or Combinations Thereof - A beverage comprising at least one flavoring and a rice extract, a derivative thereof, or combinations thereof is provided. The beverage has a cream-like mouthfeel. A method of providing a beverage which imparts a cream-like mouthfeel is also provided. The method comprises providing a rice milk product and adding at least one flavoring to the rice milk product is also provided. A beverage comprising at least one flavoring, a thickener, and a rice extract is further provided. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286434 | Sclerotinia-resistant Brassica - The invention provides | 2008-11-20 |
20080286435 | Grain or legume having increased content of functional component and a manufacturing method thereof - Grain or legume having an increased content of a functional component (γ-aminobutyric acid) is obtained by humidifying grain (such as rice, wheat or corn) or legume (such as soybean and adzuki bean) by forcing the grain into an air having a temperature of 50° C. or more and a relative humidity of 90% or more such that a moisture content thereof rises within the range of 16.0% to 18.5%, and thereafter, drying the grain or legume. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286436 | DELTA-5 DESATURASE AND ITS USE IN MAKING POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS - Isolated nucleic acid fragments and recombinant constructs comprising such fragments encoding delta-5 desaturase along with a method of making long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) using this delta-5 desaturase in plants and oleaginous yeast are disclosed. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286437 | Method for the Production of Sausages - A sausage product and a method for producing the sausage product, wherein the sausage product includes one or more of raw sausages, scalded sausages and cooked sausages. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286438 | Container System for Successively Producing Multiple Servings of Reconstituted Liquid Product - A container system ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080286439 | SUGAR-COATING PROCESS AND BAFFLES THEREFOR - This invention provides baffles ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080286440 | Process for coating a substrate - A method to coat a substrate for the formation of coatings having a desired surface morphology is provided, wherein the roughness and the total surface area of the coating can be varied during the coating process. The method of the present invention comprises the steps of generating droplets from a coating composition, transporting the droplets to the substrate and depositing a majority of the droplets on the substrate. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286441 | Apparatus and method for rotational coating - An apparatus for the rotational coating of a surface of a substrate with a fluid, in particular the surface of a wafer with a polymer liquid, especially with a photoresist includes a rotary plate ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080286442 | LIQUID MATERIAL DISCHARGE METHOD, WIRING SUBSTRATE MANUFACTURING METHOD, COLOR FILTER MANUFACTURING METHOD, AND ORGANIC EL ELEMENT MANUFACTURING METHOD - A liquid material discharge method includes positioning a substrate and a discharge head having a plurality of nozzles to face each other, discharging droplets of a liquid material including a functional material onto the substrate in synchronization with a primary scanning for moving the discharge head and the substrate in relative manner, and varying one of a discharge timing and a discharge rate for discharging the droplets from at least one of the nozzles based on landing position information of the droplets that are discharged from the nozzles. | 2008-11-20 |
20080286443 | Apparatus and process for coating a component with aligning device - Disclosed is an apparatus and process for coating a component with aligning device. Alignments or checking of the spray cone take place within the coating apparatus via an optically transparent reference plate which is optically evaluated. | 2008-11-20 |