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20100287872 | Open web stud with low thermal conductivity and screw receiving grooves - An open web low thermal conductivity steel stud, having a web defining a longitudinal axis and a web plane, side edges along each side of the web, main web openings formed through the web defining two lengthwise sides parallel to the web axis, ribs extending diagonally across the web between the main web openings, right angle flanges formed around the main web opening and along the ribs, bent away from the web, and having flange extensions formed along the right angle flanges formed along the two lengthwise sides of the main web opening, bent at further right angles into planes parallel to but spaced from the web plane to define three sided parallel spaced apart reinforcing channels extending lengthwise along the web, rib openings at each end of each rib defining narrow throat portions of the web for reduced heat transmission, at least one stud leg formed along at least one web side edge, at right angles to the web, and, two parallel screw receiving grooves formed in the at least one stud leg, the grooves being spaced apart equally on opposite sides of the centre of the stud leg. | 11-18-2010 |
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20130302243 | RADIOLABELED NANOSYSTEM, PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF AND ITS USE - Disclosed are novel, targeted, self-assembled nanoparticles radiolabeled with technetium-99m (Tc-99m) as radiodiagnostic compositions, methods of using these compositions and methods for preparing such radiolabeled compositions. Specifically, the compositions of the nanoparticles are composed of self-assembled polyelectrolyte biopolymers having targeting moieties, which can be suitable for targeted delivery of radionuclide metal ions complexed to the nanoparticles. These radiolabeled nanoparticles can specifically bind and internalize into the targeted tumor cells to realize the receptor mediated uptake. Radiolabeled, targeted nanoparticulate composition, methods for making, radiolabeling and using such compositions in the field of diagnosis and therapy are also provided. | 11-14-2013 |
20130302255 | NOVEL TARGETED PARAMAGNETIC CONTRAST AGENT - Disclosed are novel, targeting, paramagnetic nanoparticles as contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging. The compositions of the nanoparticles are composed of self-assembled polyelectrolyte biopolymers having targeting moieties, which can suitable for targeted delivery of paramagnetic ions complexed to the nanoparticles. The nanoparticulate contrast agent can internalize into the targeted tumor cells to realize the receptor mediated uptake, and therefore afford enhanced relaxivity and improved signal-to-noise effect on the examined tissue areas. Methods for making these targeting MRI contrast agents are also provided. | 11-14-2013 |
20140099266 | MAGNETIC FLUID NANOSYSTEM - Targeting contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In preferred embodiments, self-assembled polyelectrolytes coated superparamagnetic iron oxide contrast agent particles are provided, which are labeled with targeting moieties, afforded enhanced relaxivity, improved signal-to-noise and targeting ability. Accordingly, the invention relates to a stable targeting contrast nanosystem applicable for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) having at least one nanoparticle polyelectrolyte polyanion; a targeting agent conjugated to the biopolymer; and a superparamagnetic ligand. In another embodiment the nanosystem according to the invention has at least two biocompatible and biodegradable nanoparticle polyelectrolyte biopolymer. Particularly, the superparamagnetic iron oxide particles are coated by a polyelectrolyte biopolymer and this system self-assembles with the other biopolymer to produce stable nanosystem for magnetic resonance imaging. Targeting moieties are conjugated to a biopolymer or to the self-assembled biopolymers to realize a targeted delivery of contrast agent. Methods for making these targeting MRI contrast agents are also provided. | 04-10-2014 |
20140294967 | STABLE NANOCOMPOSITION COMPRISING PACLITAXEL, PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF, ITS USE AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING IT - A nanoparticulate composition is disclosed for the targeted therapeutic treatment of tumours. The stable self assembled nanocomposition according to the invention comprises (i) a carrier and targeting system comprising an optionally modified polyanion, and optionally a polycation, which may also be modified; at least one targeting agent which is linked to either the polycation/modified polycation or the polyanion/modified polyanion, or both or to the surface of the nanoparticle; (ii) paclitaxel as active compound; and optionally (iii) at least one complexing agent, a metal ion and a stabilizer/formulating agent or a PEGylating agent. The invention furthermore relates to a process for the preparation of the above-mentioned composition, the therapeutic uses thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions containing the nanocomposition according to the invention. | 10-02-2014 |