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US07692382B2 Image display apparatus having a plurality of pixels
An image display apparatus includes a plurality of pixels. Each of the pixels includes a light emitting element, a first thin film transistor, and a capacitor. The light emitting element has a light emitting region. The first thin film transistor is arranged outside the light emitting region in plan view. The capacitor is arranged inside the light emitting region in plan view.
US07692379B2 Display device with reflective structure for improved light emission
A display device including a transparent substrate having a first surface and a second surface; a first electrode that is transparent and formed the first surface of the substrate; a light emitting layer formed on the first electrode; a second electrode formed on the light emitting layer; and a lens formed on the second surface of the substrate. The display device further includes a reflective plate formed between the first surface of the substrate and the first electrode or between the second surface of the substrate and the lens and including a plurality of thin films.
US07692375B2 Organic light emitting display apparatus
An object of the present invention is to provide an organic light emitting element having a high efficiency and a high quality in which electron and hole injection efficiency of an electrode is reproduced in an insulated or contaminated first electrode. In an organic light emitting display apparatus, a substrate, a first electrode, an insulation film bank formed so as to cover edges of the first electrode, a metal thin film formed on the first electrode and the insulation film bank, an organic light emitting layer, and a second electrode are disposed in the cited order. A lower part of a side face of the insulation film bank takes a reverse tapered shape.
US07692374B2 Organic light emitting display device with multi-layered electrode and method of using the same
An organic light emitting diode and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The organic light emitting diode includes: a first electrode disposed on a substrate; an organic layer including at least an emitting layer disposed on the first electrode; and a second electrode including at least two layers and a Ca thin layer interposed between the at least two layers on the organic layer. In this case, the Ca layer acts as a moisture-absorbing material for preventing moisture and oxygen from penetrating, so that pixel shrinkage and dark spot defects due to the penetration may be prevented, thereby providing an organic light emitting diode and a method of manufacturing the same without using any moisture absorbing material at the time of encapsulation.
US07692365B2 Slotted beam piezoelectric composite
One aspect of the present patent application is an energy harvesting device comprising a composite structure including a base spring and a piezoelectric structure. The base spring has a base spring surface having elevated portions separated by a recessed portion. The piezoelectric structure substantially crosses the recessed portion. In one aspect the piezoelectric structure includes a piezoelectric element that is bonded to the elevated portions. In another aspect, the base spring has a base spring stiffness. The piezoelectric element has a piezoelectric element stiffness. The base spring stiffness is less than the piezoelectric element stiffness. In another aspect, the composite structure has a natural frequency of vibration, and this natural frequency of vibration of the composite structure is automatically adjustable. In another aspect, the piezoelectric elements are stacked. In another aspect, the piezoelectric structure is located in the recessed portion.
US07692362B2 Actuating device, fabricating method thereof, and module variation control device using the actuating device
An actuating device is provided, which includes a deformable membrane, walls formed on the membrane to define cavities, rods formed within the cavities, and on the surface of the membrane on one side with reference to a cavity center, to move in association with the deformation of the membrane, and an actuating unit formed on a lower side of the membrane to be piezoelectrically driven to deform the membrane. The actuating device is applicable to miniaturized electronic devices and can actuate the function modules appropriately.
US07692350B2 Horizontal axis washing machine having 4 pole 36 slot motor
A horizontal axis washing machine includes a clothing receptacle rotated by a 4 pole rotor. A 36 slot stator having an interior bore with an interior diameter receives the 4 pole rotor in magnetic coupling relation and capable of operating within a flux weakening range of at least 5:1. The stator has a ratio of an interior diameter to a minimum exterior diameter greater than or equal to 0.63:1.
US07692349B2 Direct drive motor for washing machine and method of manufacturing the same
A direct drive motor for a washing machine and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The motor may include a stator having a winding part with a coil wound thereon, a rotor frame including a side wall part and a rear wall part, the rotor frame being connected to a shaft that drives a drum of a washing machine, and a permanent magnet provided at an inner surface of the side wall part of the rotor frame. The permanent magnet may be formed of a resin material, with a plurality of magnetic poles that alternate in a circumferential direction to form a sine wave magnetization pattern. Such a direct drive motor may reduce cogging torque, noise and vibration.
US07692348B2 Arrangement for fastening permanent magnets to rapidly rotating rotors of electric machines
The invention is directed to an arrangement for fastening permanent magnets to rapidly rotating rotors of electric machines. It is the object of the invention to find a novel possibility for fastening permanent magnets to the rotor of rapidly rotating electric machines which allows the magnets to be fixed so as to be secure against centrifugal forces for high rotating speeds and under confined spatial conditions without a frictionally engaging connection of magnet holders to the rotor. According to the invention, this object is met with a plurality of permanent magnets which are arranged at the outer circumference of the rotor with profile parts which are arranged alternately therebetween in that coaxially extending rotor grooves are introduced in the outer surface of the rotor, the sides of the rotor grooves having contact surfaces which at least partially converge outward with respect to radial direction for contact surfaces of the profile parts which diverge in a conforming manner, and the profile parts are shaped in such a way that they retain the permanent magnets pairwise in a claw-like manner in a positive engagement against radial forces of the rotor rotation. Gaps which inevitably remain at the contact surfaces for reasons of manufacture are filled with a liquid, hardenable medium.
US07692347B2 Vibration damping for a rotating shaft
The invention provides damping techniques for a rotating shaft. The rotating shaft is supported by rotary bearings. The damping techniques control vibration of the rotating shaft by creating a fluid film in a support element of the rotating shaft. For example, the fluid film may be created between a housing and the rotary bearings. The fluid may be supplied by a pump, and the supply amount of fluid to create the fluid film is relative to the rotational velocity of the shaft. Vibration can be prevented for every operational rotational velocity of the rotating shaft. In some embodiments, the rotating shaft may be powered by or part of an electric motor for a vehicle.
US07692346B2 Vibrator
A compact enclosed type vibrator capable of ensuring a large amount of vibration has a casing (5), a coil (10) and a magnetic circuit unit (11) provided in the casing, and a suspension (3) supporting the magnetic circuit unit. The magnetic circuit unit has an extent in the radial direction and has an outer peripheral surface set adjacent to the inner peripheral surface of the casing across an annular gap. At least one of the casing and the magnetic circuit unit is provided with a vent passage (13a and 13b) that additionally communicates between a first space (17) and a second space (18) formed at the upper and lower sides of the magnetic circuit unit.
US07692345B2 Vibration-generating device and electronic apparatus using the same
The present invention is directed to a vibration generating device used for mobile telephone, etc., which comprises a rotor (110), and a stator (120) for rotatably supporting the rotor, and serving to rotate the rotor to thereby generate vibration. The rotor comprises a bearing sleeve (160) consisting of resin molded material and rotatably attached to a fixed shaft (124) provided at the stator, a magnet (170) and a weight (180) positioned in eccentric state with respect to the bearing sleeve, wherein the bearing sleeve and the magnet are formed in the state where they are integrated by material resin of the bearing sleeve. The stator comprises, in addition to the fixed shaft, a bottom plate (121), a cover plate (122) and a coil (140) disposed in a manner opposite to the magnet, whereby the coil is energized so that the rotor is rotated, and the bearing sleeve is rotated in the state in contact with the bottom plate or the cover plate by attractive force exerted between the magnet and the bottom plate or the cover plate.
US07692343B2 High magnetic reluctance motor assembly
A motor assembly in which magnetic attraction between the magnets and the base of the motor is reduced by providing increased magnetic reluctance. This is achieved without the need to increase the overall height of the motor assembly, thus making the motor assembly particularly suitable for use in applications with tight space constraints and power consumption limitations.
US07692341B2 Compact high power alternator
A compact, high power, power conversion apparatus including a rotor and a stator. The rotor includes a cylindrical casing, and a predetermined number of permanent magnets disposed on the casing, and is adapted for rotation about the axis of the casing. The stator includes a core and a plurality of sets of conductive windings, each set including a predetermined number of individual conductive windings and associated with an electrical phase. A respective collecting conductor is associated with each set of conductive windings, with each individual conductive winding of the set being electrically connected to the associated collecting conductor. The respective collecting conductors are disposed in a coolant flow path a coolant flow path directing coolant into contact with the stator windings, electrically isolated from each other and spaced apart from each other and from the windings. Collecting conductors in the form of continuous rings and in the form of a plurality of arcs are disclosed.
US07692338B2 Direct current superconducting power transmission cable and system
A power transmission cable with easy laying, reduced heat invasion and enhanced efficiency. The cable comprises an inner pipe 105 encasing a refrigerant passage 101, a superconducting member 102 and an electrically insulating portion 103; an outer pipe 106; a vacuum adiabatic insulating section 104 between the inner and outer pipes; an inner pipe support ring disposed between the inner and outer pipes so that it is slidable along the outer side of the inner pipe; an outer pipe support ring fixed to the inner side of the outer pipe; and a support member which is disposed between the inner and outer pipe support rings.
US07692337B2 Switching circuit and a method of operation thereof
This invention relates to a switching circuit, such as a bridge circuit, comprising first and second switches operable to produce an electrical signal at the output of the switching circuit at certain voltages. Moreover, this invention also relates to a method of operating such a switching circuit. The switching circuit comprises an input operable to receive a DC signal of +Vs, an output, first and second switches operable in response to first and second switching signals to be switched between on and off states such that switching between various combinations of on and off states produces an electrical signal at the output with voltage pulses at levels of +Vs, 0V and −VS and a voltage sensor for producing a signal indicative of a voltage offset in the switching circuit. Voltage effects in the switching circuit can be compensated for by using the signal produced by the voltage sensor.
US07692335B2 Method and apparatus for mechanical phase synchronization of multiple AC generators
An apparatus performs mechanical phase synchronization of multiple AC generators in an electrical power distribution system. The apparatus according to one embodiment comprises a gearbox mechanically coupled to a prime mover, multiple AC generators, each having a rotor driven by mechanical energy from the prime mover supplied via the gearbox to generate AC electrical power, and a mechanical linkage keying orientation of each rotor to the gearbox, thereby mechanically synchronizing phase of the multiple AC generators.
US07692332B2 Transfer switch
A system for use with an electrical distribution panel having a bonded neutral connection. In some embodiments, the system includes a generator having a first bonded neutral connection and a ground fault circuit interrupter. The system also includes a neutral bus that is connected to either the bonded neutral connection of the distribution panel or the bonded neutral connection of the generator. Additionally, the system includes a switch for disconnecting the neutral bus from the bonded neutral connection of the distribution panel and connecting the neutral bus to the bonded neutral connection of the generator.
US07692330B2 Electronic equipment, and battery pack and load apparatus used in the same
Electronic equipment is provided in which a bi-directional voltage converter is connected between a fuel cell and a secondary battery, and a load apparatus is connected in parallel to the fuel cell. Further, if a plurality of voltage converters are provided, when each output voltage is closer to an output voltage of the secondary battery than an output voltage of the fuel cell, they are classified into a first voltage-converter group, while being closer to the output voltage of the fuel cell than the output voltage of the secondary battery, they are sorted out as a second voltage-converter group. Then, the secondary battery is connected in parallel to the first voltage-converter group and the fuel cell is connected in parallel to the second voltage-converter group.
US07692329B2 Current sharing for multiphase power conversion
Current sharing scheme based on input power and/or the power efficiency for a power stage with multiple phases and/or paralleled modules is described. According to the scheme, duty cycles of different phases/modules may be adaptively adjusted until the minimum input power and/or the maximum power efficiency is achieved. For certain input voltages, the minimum input power exists at the minimum total input current. Thus, input power and/or the input current may be used as an indicator of the maximized power efficiency of the power stage and hence be used to track the optimal current sharing ratio among the multiple phases/modules.
US07692327B2 Power generating plant
During operation of a power generating plant, which essentially comprises a gas turbogroup, a compressed air accumulator, an air turbine which is equipped with at least one generator, the compressed air which is extracted from the compressed air accumulator is directed through a heat exchanger, which acts on the outflow side of the gas turbogroup, and is thermally conditioned there. This compressed air then charges the air turbine, wherein during a “black out” or other shutdown of the power generating plant, the electric current energy which can be obtained by means of the thermally conditioned compressed air in the air turbine, via a power line is used directly for start-up of the gas turbogroup.
US07692326B2 Hybrid turbocharger
There is provided a hybrid turbocharger that allows easy and quick attachment/removal of a coupling attachment boss to which an end section of a coupling is attached, thereby reducing the amount of operation time required for an overhaul of the turbocharger. The hybrid turbocharger includes: a turbine section that is driven by exhaust gas introduced from an internal combustion engine; a compressor section that is driven by the turbine section to pressure-feed outside air into the internal combustion engine; and a power generator having a rotating shaft coupled to a rotating shaft of the turbine section and the compressor section via a coupling. A coupling attachment boss to which one end section of the coupling is coupled, intervenes and is fixed, via a boss fixing nut that screws onto a screw section formed on a tip end of one end section of the rotating shaft of the turbine section and the compressor section, between one end surface of a turbine rotor that constitutes the turbine section or one end surface of a compressor impeller that constitutes the compressor section, and the boss fixing nut.
US07692322B2 Wind turbine generator, active damping method thereof, and windmill tower
A wind turbine generator, an active damping method thereof, and a windmill tower in which vibrations of the wind turbine generator itself or the windmill tower can be reduced at low cost are provided. The acceleration due to vibrations of a nacelle (13) is detected with an accelerometer (17) attached to the nacelle (13). In an active damping unit (20), a pitch angle of windmill blades (12) for generating a thrust on the windmill blades (12) so as to cancel out the vibrations of the nacelle (13) is calculated on the basis of the acceleration, and the pitch angle is output as a blade-pitch-angle command δθ* for damping. On the other hand, in a pitch-angle control unit (30), a pitch angle of the windmill blades (12) for controlling the output to be a predetermined value is calculated, and the pitch angle is output as a blade-pitch-angle command θ* for output control. The blade-pitch-angle command δθ* for damping is combined with the blade-pitch-angle command θ* for output control using a subtracter (40). The pitch angle of the windmill blades is controlled on the basis of the resulting blade-pitch-angle command after combining.
US07692319B2 Efficient provision of alignment marks on semiconductor wafer
A semiconductor wafer includes multi chip areas each including two or more device chip areas and arranged in an X-axis direction and a Y-axis direction, a plurality of scribe lines formed parallel to the X axis and the Y axis such as to separate the device chip areas from each other, and one or more alignment marks formed in each of the multi chip areas on the scribe lines between adjacent ones of the device chip areas included in one multi chip area, the one or more alignment marks being fewer than the device chip areas in each of the multi chip areas and used for positioning of the semiconductor wafer.
US07692317B2 Apparatus for housing a micromechanical structure
Apparatus for housing a micromechanical structure, and a method for producing the housing. The apparatus has a substrate having a main side on which the micromechanical structure is formed, a photo-resist material structure surrounding the micromechanical structure to form a cavity together with the substrate between the substrate and the photo-resist material structure, wherein the cavity separates the micromechanical structure and the photo-resist material structure and has an opening, and a closure for closing the opening to close the cavity.
US07692315B2 Semiconductor device and method for manufacturing the same
In a pad forming region electrically connecting an element forming region to the outside, in which a low dielectric constant insulating film is formed in association with in the element forming region, a Cu film serving as a via formed in the low dielectric constant insulating film in the pad forming region is disposed in higher density than that of a Cu film serving as a via in the element forming region. Hereby, when an internal stress occurs, the stress is prevented from disproportionately concentrating on the via, and deterioration of a function of a wiring caused thereby can be avoided.
US07692313B2 Substrate and semiconductor package for lessening warpage
A substrate with reduced substrate warpage and a semiconductor package utilizing the substrate are revealed. The substrate primarily comprises a core where a wiring layer and a first solder mask are formed on one surface of the core, and a second solder mask and a die-attaching layer are formed on the other surface of the core. The first solder mask has a thickness difference with respect to the second solder mask in a manner to reduce the warpage of the substrate caused by thermal stresses due to temperature differences can be well under control. Therefore, the manufacturing cost of the substrate can be lower without adding extra stiffeners to achieve substrate warpage control during semiconductor packaging processes.
US07692312B2 Semiconductor device having reinforcement member and method of manufacturing the same
A semiconductor package providing with a printed circuit board and a semiconductor device, including a semiconductor substrate having a surface provided with an external connection electrode and mounted on the printed circuit board, and, a surface opposite that with said external connection electrode, abrased with a mirror finish and reinforced with a back-surface reinforcement.
US07692311B2 POP (package-on-package) device encapsulating soldered joints between external leads
A POP (Package-On-Package) semiconductor device with encapsulating protection of soldered joints between the external leads, primarily comprises a plurality of stacked semiconductor packages and dielectric coating. Each semiconductor package includes at least a chip, a plurality of external leads of leadframe, and an encapsulant where the external leads are exposed and extended from a plurality of sides of the encapsulant. Terminals of a plurality external leads of a top semiconductor package are soldered to the soldered regions of the corresponding external leads of a bottom semiconductor package. The dielectric coating is disposed along the sides of the encapsulant of the bottom semiconductor package to connect the soldered points between the external leads and to partially or completely encapsulate the soldering materials so that the stresses between the soldered joints can be dispersed and no electrical shorts happen.
US07692310B2 Forming a hybrid device
In one embodiment, the present invention includes a hybrid device having a first die including a semiconductor device and a second die coupled to the first die, where the second die includes a magnetic structure. The first die may be a semiconductor substrate, while the second die may be a magnetic substrate, and the first die may be stacked on the second die, in one embodiment. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
US07692309B2 Configuring structured ASIC fabric using two non-adjacent via layers
An application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) is customized using two non-adjacent via layers. An array of logic cells, each including a plurality of logic devices, are arranged in a plurality of non-customized base layers. A first routing grid, which includes a first non-customized metal routing layer, a customized via layer, and a second non-customized metal routing layer, is disposed on top of the plurality of non-customized layers. A second routing grid, which includes a third non-customized metal routing layer, another customized via layer, and a fourth non-customized metal routing layer, is disposed above the first routing grid. A non-customized via layer is disposed above the first routing grid and beneath the second routing grid. The routing grids and the non-customized via layer collectively facilitate routing connections to and from the logic cells.
US07692308B2 Microelectronic circuit structure with layered low dielectric constant regions
The circuit structure includes at least two generally parallel conductor structures, and a plurality of substantially horizontal layers of layer dielectric material interspersed with substantially horizontally extending relatively low dielectric constant (low-k) volumes. The substantially horizontal layers and the substantially horizontally extending volumes are generally interposed between the at least two generally parallel conductor structures. Also included are a plurality of substantially vertically extending relatively low-k volumes sealed within the substantially horizontal layers and the substantially horizontally extending volumes between the at least two generally parallel conductor structures. The substantially vertically extending relatively low-k volumes and the substantially horizontally extending relatively low-k volumes reduce parasitic capacitance between the at least two generally parallel conductor structures as compared to an otherwise comparable microelectronic circuit not including the relatively low-k volumes.
US07692306B2 Semiconductor device
In the conventional technology, a region of larger data rate causes a varied level of the light exposure in the lithographic operation in the process for manufacturing the semiconductor device, causing a problem of allowing narrower process window. A semiconductor device includes interconnects (first interconnects) elongating along a first direction in a substrate surface of the substrate (transverse direction in the diagram), interconnects (second interconnects), elongating along the interconnects, and being spaced apart from the interconnects in plan view, and slit vias (slit-shaped via plugs), elongating along a second direction (longitudinal direction in the diagram) of directions in the substrate surface of the above-described substrate, which is a direction normal to the first direction, and being capable of electrically coupling the interconnect to the interconnect.
US07692302B2 SIP semiconductor device and method for manufacturing the same
A System In Package (SIP) semiconductor device and a method for manufacturing a SIP device. A TiSiN film may be used as a diffusion barrier film for metal wiring in a SIP semiconductor device. A TiSiN film may provide relatively good step coverage in a relatively easy formation process, which may maximize reliability of a semiconductor device.
US07692298B2 III-V nitride semiconductor device comprising a concave shottky contact and an ohmic contact
A two-dimensional carrier is generated in the vicinity of an interface that is a hetero interface between a semiconductor layer and a semiconductor layer. Two concave portions are formed so as to extend from a primary surface as far as the interface. An electrode that is made of metal and provides a Schottky junction with the semiconductor layers is formed on a bottom surface and a side surface of the concave portion. An electrode that is made from metal and provides a low resistance contact with the semiconductor layers and is also in low resistance contact therewith is formed on the bottom surface and side surface of the concave portion. As a result, a semiconductor device is provided in which contact resistance between the electrodes and the semiconductor layers is reduced and high frequency characteristics are improved.
US07692296B2 Semiconductor device and multilayer substrate therefor
A semiconductor device is provided with connection reliability between a bump electrode and a substrate electrode. An elastic modulus of an adhesive material used to electrically connect a metal bump and an interconnect pattern, and sealing the circuit surface of an LSI chip, after thermosetting is Ea; an elastic modulus of an insulating material of a packaging substrate surface layer after thermosetting is Eb; an elastic modulus of a core material, if used, is Ec, and the following rational expression is satisfied at normal temperature or a thermal contact bonding temperature of the adhesive material: at least Ea
US07692295B2 Single package wireless communication device
An integrated circuit package includes a substrate, first, second and third dies and an antenna. The substrate includes a first layer with electrical traces and a second layer substantially formed of a dielectric material. The first die includes a first integrated circuit. The second die includes a second integrated circuit electrically coupled through wire bonds to the integrated circuit on the substrate and mechanically coupled to the first die such that the first die is disposed between the substrate and the second die. The third die includes a third integrated circuit and is electrically coupled to the integrated circuit on the substrate. The antenna and the first, second and third integrated circuits substantially form a radio transceiver.
US07692291B2 Circuit board having a heating means and a hermetically sealed multi-chip package
A circuit board having heating elements and a hermetically sealed multi-chip package. The multi-chip package includes a plurality of semiconductor chips, a substrate electrically coupled to the plurality of semiconductor chips, heat dissipation means, and a plurality of thermal interfaces disposed between the semiconductor chips and the heat dissipation means. The heat dissipation means forms a hermetically sealed cavity that encloses the semiconductor chips and at least a portion of the substrate. The circuit board includes a chip mounting surface, a chip mounting area on the chip mounting surface, the chip mounting area including a plurality of lands, and heating elements connected to the lands, the heating elements capable heating a joint formed between the lands and electrode pads of a semiconductor chip.
US07692287B2 Semiconductor device and wiring board
A wiring board (20A) includes a first wiring portion (10A) having a plurality of wiring layers (1) and external connecting bumps (5), and at least one second wiring portion (15A) having a plurality of contact plugs (14). The second wiring portion is integrated with the first wiring portion such that each terminal (14a) of the second wiring portion is in direct contact with one of the wiring layers of the first wiring portion. Hence, there is no risk to produce an internal stress caused by the diffused component of the solder bump in the junction portion between the second and first wiring portions. Accordingly, even when a semiconductor chip (30) of a low-k material is highly integrated on the wiring board, a highly reliable semiconductor device (50) can be obtained.
US07692285B2 Semiconductor device
A semiconductor device having a plurality of chips is reduced in size. In HSOP (semiconductor device) for driving a three-phase motor, a first semiconductor chip including a pMISFET and a second semiconductor chip including an nMISFET are mounted over each of a first tab, second tab, and third tab. The drains of the pMISFET and nMISFET over each tab are electrically connected with each other. Thus, two of six MISFETs can be placed over each of three tabs divided in correspondence with the number of phases of the motor, and they can be packaged in one in a compact manner. As a result, the size of the HSOP for driving a three-phase motor, having a plurality of chips can be reduced.
US07692284B2 Package using array capacitor core
An embodiment of the present invention is a technique to fabricate a package substrate. The package substrate includes top substrate layers, an array capacitor, and bottom substrate layers. The top substrate layers embed micro-vias. The micro-vias have a micro-via area and provide electrical connections between the top substrate layers. The array capacitor structure is placed in contact with the micro-via area. The array capacitor structure is electrically connected to the micro-vias. The bottom substrate layers are formed on the array capacitor structure.
US07692282B2 Semiconductor device including semiconductor element surrounded by an insulating member wiring structures on upper and lower surfaces of the semiconductor element and insulating member, and manufacturing method thereof
A first semiconductor element is mounted on a base plate, and is in a sealed state by the periphery thereof being covered by an insulation member, and the upper surface thereof being covered by an upper insulation film. An upper wiring layer formed on the upper insulation film, and the lower wiring layer formed below the base plate via lower insulation films are connected by conductors. A second semiconductor element is mounted exposed, being connected to the lower wiring layer.
US07692277B2 Multilayered lead frame for a semiconductor light-emitting device
A lead frame (100) for a semiconductor device is formed by applying nickel plating (102), palladium plating (103), and gold flash plating (104) substantially entirely to lead frame body (101) such as copper thin plate in this order, and further applying silver plating (105) selectively to part of an inner part that is to be enclosed with a package of the semiconductor device. The lead frame (100) may also include a base of the package. The silver plating contributes to an excellent light reflectance and wire bonding efficiency of the inner part, whereas the gold flash plating contributes to an excellent resistance to corrosion and soldering efficiency of an outer part that is outside the package.
US07692276B2 Thermally enhanced ball grid array package formed in strip with one-piece die-attached exposed heat spreader
Methods, systems, and apparatuses for integrated circuit packages, such as ball grid array packages, and processes for assembling the same, are provided. A first strip includes an array of package substrate sections. An IC die is mounted to each package substrate section of the first strip. A second strip includes an array of leadframe sections. The second strip is positioned adjacent to the first strip to couple a planar protruding area of each leadframe section to a corresponding IC die mounted to the first strip. An encapsulating material is applied to the adjacently positioned first and second strips to fill a space between the first and second strips and to fill a cavity in a top surface of each leadframe section. A planar region of the first strip surrounding each centrally located cavity is not covered by the encapsulating material. The adjacently positioned first and second strips are singulated into a plurality of IC packages.
US07692274B2 Reinforced semiconductor structures
Reinforced semiconductor structures are provided. An exemplary embodiment of a reinforced semiconductor structure comprises a semiconductor wafer comprising a plurality of dielectric layers formed thereon. At least one scribe line region is defined over the semiconductor wafer, separating the semiconductor wafer with at least two active regions thereover. A plurality of first non-dielectric pillars are formed in the topmost layer of the dielectric layers in the scribe line region and surround the test pad along a periphery. A plurality of second non-dielectric pillars and first vias are formed in a first low-k dielectric layer underlying the topmost low-k layer in the scribe line region, wherein the second non-dielectric pillars electrically connect the first non-dielectric pillars by the first vias, respectively.
US07692273B2 Electronic component comprising electrodes and ring residue
There are provided an electronic component production method and an electronic component by which the number of scribing processes can be reduced and the productivity can be made higher while surely preventing short circuiting during the production. An electronic component including a short ring residue portion and a method of producing the electronic component are provided.
US07692271B2 Differential junction varactor
Structure and methods for a differential junction varactor. The structure includes: a silicon first region formed in a silicon substrate, the first region of a first dopant type; and a plurality of silicon second regions in physical and electrical contact with the first region, the plurality of second regions spaced apart and not in physical contact with each other, the plurality of second regions of a second dopant type, the first dopant type different from the second dopant type; a cathode terminal electrically connected to the first region; a first anode terminal electrically connected to a first set of second regions of the plurality of second regions; and a second anode terminal electrically connected to a second set of second silicon regions of the plurality of second regions, second regions of the first set of second regions alternating with second regions of the second set of second regions.
US07692270B2 Ferroelectric varactors suitable for capacitive shunt switching
A ferroelectric varactor suitable for capacitive shunt switching is disclosed. High resistivity silicon with a SiO2 layer and a patterned metallic layer deposited on top is used as the substrate. A ferroelectric thin-film layer deposited on the substrate is used for the implementation of the varactor. A top metal electrode is deposited on the ferroelectric thin-film layer forming a CPW transmission line. By using the capacitance formed by the large area ground conductors in the top metal electrode and bottom metallic layer, a series connection of the ferroelectric varactor with the large capacitor defined by the ground conductors is created. The large capacitor acts as a short to ground, eliminating the need for vias. The concept of switching ON and OFF state is based on the dielectric tunability of the ferroelectric thin-films. At 0 V, the varactor has the highest capacitance value, resulting in the signal to be shunted to ground, thus isolating the output from the input. This results in the OFF state of the switch. By applying a small voltage to the center conductor of the CPW, the varactor's capacitance can be reduced allowing the signal to be transmitted through resulting in the ON state of the device. Such a varactor shunt switch eliminates majority of problems plaguing the RF MEMS shunt switches.
US07692267B2 Package substrate with built-in capacitor and manufacturing method thereof
When a package substrate with a built-in capacitor includes a first thin-film small electrode 41aa and a second thin-film small electrode 42aa that are electrically short-circuited to each other via a pinhole P in a high-dielectric layer 43, a power supply post 61a and a via hole 61b are not formed in the first thin-film small electrode 41aa, and a ground post 62a and a via hole 62b are not formed in the second thin-film small electrode 42aa, either. As a result, the short-circuited small electrodes 41aa and 42aa are electrically connected to neither a power supply line nor a ground line, and become a potential independent from a power supply potential and a ground potential. Therefore, in the thin-film capacitor 40, only the portion where the short-circuited small electrodes 41aa and 42aa sandwich the high dielectric layer 43 loses the capacitor function, and portions where other thin-film small electrodes 41a and 42a sandwich the high dielectric layer 43 maintain the capacitor function.
US07692265B2 Fuse and seal ring
There is provided a semiconductor device excellent in reliability. The semiconductor device is comprised of a semiconductor substrate, an insulating portion having a multilayer insulating film composed of an etch stopper film, an insulating film, an etch stopper film, an insulating film, an etch stopper film and an insulating film provided on an upper portion of the semiconductor, fuses provided on the insulating portion, and a seal ring composed of a copper containing metal film, a barrier metal film, a copper containing metal film and a barrier metal film embedded in the insulating portion so as to surround a region just below the fuses.
US07692262B2 Rectifying and protection diode
A vertical rectifying and protection power diode, formed in a lightly-doped semiconductor layer of a first conductivity type, resting on a heavily-doped substrate of the first conductivity type, having a first ring-shaped region, of the first conductivity type more heavily-doped than the layer and more lightly doped than the substrate, surrounding an area of the layer and extending to the substrate; and a second ring-shaped region, doped of the second conductivity type, extending at the surface of the first region and on either side thereof; a first electrode having a thin layer of a material capable of forming a Schottky diode with the layer, resting on the area of the layer and on at least a portion of the second ring-shaped region with which it forms an ohmic contact.
US07692259B2 Solid-state element device
A solid-state element device having: a solid-state element having a pad electrode smaller than a contact electrode, the solid-state element being flip-mounted; a power receiving/supplying portion for receiving/supplying a power, the power receiving/supplying portion being bonded to the solid-state element such that an element mounting surface thereof is nearly flush with a mounting surface of the solid-state element; and an inorganic sealing portion for sealing the solid-state element formed of an inorganic sealing material and a thermal expansion coefficient equal to that of the power receiving/supplying portion. The inorganic sealing portion defines an air layer between the solid-state element and the power receiving/supplying portion.
US07692257B2 Ultrasonic sensor comprising a metal/ferroelectric/metal/insulator/semiconductor structure
A semiconductor element, a semiconductor sensor, and a semiconductor memory element are provided, in which an MFMIS structure having a lower electrode and an integrated circuit can be integrated. An epitaxially grown γ-Al2O3 single crystal film (2) is disposed on a semiconductor single crystal substrate (1), and an epitaxial single crystal Pt thin film (3) is disposed on the γ-Al2O3 single crystal film (2).
US07692255B2 Electrode layer for capacitors, method of manufacturing the electrode layer, unit sensor using the electrode layer, and tactile sensor using the unit sensor
Disclosed herein are an electrode layer for capacitors, a method of manufacturing the electrode layer, a unit sensor using the electrode layer, and a tactile sensor using the unit sensor. The electrode layer comprises a polymer substrate, an electrode formed on the polymer substrate, and a signal transmission line formed on the polymer substrate such that the signal transmission line is connected to the electrode. The unit sensor comprises upper and lower electrode layers, which are identical to the above-described electrode, and a spacer layer made of polymer. According to the present invention, the sensor can be easily manufactured while the sensor has high flexibility and easy extensionabilty.
US07692249B2 End functionalization of carbon nanotubes
Carbon nanotubes may be selectively opened and their exposed ends functionalized. Opposite ends of carbon nanotubes may be functionalized in different fashions to facilitate self-assembly and other applications.
US07692247B2 System and method for ESD protection
An integrated receiver with channel selection and image rejection substantially implemented on a single CMOS integrated circuit is described. A receiver front end provides programmable attenuation and a programmable gain low noise amplifier. Frequency conversion circuitry advantageously uses LC filters integrated onto the substrate in conjunction with image reject mixers to provide sufficient image frequency rejection. Filter tuning and inductor Q compensation over temperature are performed on chip. The filters utilize multi track spiral inductors. The filters are tuned using local oscillators to tune a substitute filter, and frequency scaling during filter component values to those of the filter being tuned. In conjunction with filtering, frequency planning provides additional image rejection. The advantageous choice of local oscillator signal generation methods on chip is by PLL out of band local oscillation and by direct synthesis for in band local oscillator. The VCOs in the PLLs are centered using a control circuit to center the tuning capacitance range. A differential crystal oscillator is advantageously used as a frequency reference. Differential signal transmission is advantageously used throughout the receiver. ESD protection is provided by a pad ring and ESD clamping structure that maintains signal integrity. Also provided are shunts at each pin to discharge ESD build up. The shunts utilize a gate boosting structure to provide sufficient small signal RF performance, and minimal parasitic loading.
US07692244B2 Electronically scannable multiplexing device
An electronically scannable multiplexing device is capable of addressing multiple bits within a volatile or non-volatile memory cell. The multiplexing device generates an electronically scannable conducting channel with two oppositely formed depletion regions. The depletion width of each depletion region is controlled by a voltage applied to a respective control gate at each end of the multiplexing device. The present multi-bit addressing technique allows, for example, 10 to 100 bits of data to be accessed or addressed at a single node. The present invention can also be used to build a programmable nanoscale logic array or for randomly accessing a nanoscale sensor array.
US07692239B2 MIS-type semiconductor device
A MIS-type semiconductor device has reduced ON-resistance by securing an overlapping area between the gate electrode and the drift region, and has low switching losses by reducing the feedback capacitance. The MIS-type semiconductor device includes a p-type base region, an n-type drift region, a p+-type stopper region in the base region, a gate insulation film on the base region, a gate electrode on the gate insulation film, an oxide film on the drift region, a field plate on the oxide film, and a source electrode. The position (P) of the impurity concentration peak in base region is located more closely to the drift region. The oxide film is thinner on the side of the gate electrode. The field plate is connected electrically to the source electrode, the spacing (dg) between the gate insulation film and the stopper region is 2.5 μm or narrower, and the minimum spacing (x) between the drain region and the stopper region is 5.6 μm or narrower. The minimum thickness of the oxide film is equal to or larger than the thickness of the gate insulation film and equal to or smaller than the ratio Vb/Ec of the breakdown voltage Vb to the critical dielectric breakdown strength of silicon Ec. The drift region can be formed of first and second drift regions, with the first drift region being more heavily doped. The gate electrode and the drift region can be buried.
US07692238B2 Field effect transistor and its manufacturing method
The present invention is an object to provide a high-performance vertical field effect transistor having a microminiaturized structure in which the distance between the gate and the channel is made short not through a microfabrication process, having a large gate capacitance, and so elaborated that the gate can control the channel current with a low voltage, and a method for simply and efficiently manufacturing such a field effect transistor not through a complex process such as a microfabrication process. The field effect transistor of the present invention comprises a first electrode, a second electrode so arranged as to be electrically insulated from the first electrode, a semiconductive rod-shaped body extending entirely through at least one of the first and second electrodes, provided along the inner wall of a hole in which the first and second electrodes are exposed, and interconnecting the first and second electrodes, and a third electrode at least partially inserted in the hole and opposed to the semiconductive rod-shaped body with an insulating layer interposed between the third electrode and the semiconductive rod-shaped body. The aspect preferably include an aspect in which the thickness of the insulating layer is 50 nm or less and an aspect in which the semiconductive rod-shaped body is a single-wall carbon nanotube.
US07692231B2 Semiconductor device and method of fabricating the same
A method of fabricating a semiconductor device includes forming a mask pattern over a semiconductor substrate to define a channel region. A portion of the semiconductor substrate is etched using the mask pattern as an etching mask to form a first pillar. A spacer is formed over a sidewall of the mask pattern and the first pillar. A portion of the semiconductor substrate exposed between the first pillars is etched using the spacer and the mask pattern as an etching mask to form a second pillar elongated from the first pillar. A portion of the second pillar is selectively etched to form a third pillar. The spacer and the mask pattern are removed. An impurity is implanted into an upper part of the first pillar and the semiconductor substrate between the third pillars to form a source/drain region. A surrounding gate is formed over an outside of the third pillar.
US07692228B2 Magnetic RAM
A memory element for a magnetic RAM, having a first magnetic portion in a first recess of a first insulating layer; and a non-magnetic portion and a second magnetic portion in a second recess of a second insulating layer covering the first insulating layer, the second recess exposing the first magnetic portion and a portion of the first insulating layer around the first magnetic portion, the non-magnetic portion being interposed between the first and second magnetic portions.
US07692218B2 Method for creating a functional interface between a nanoparticle, nanotube or nanowire, and a biological molecule or system
A field effect transistor and a method for making the same. In one embodiment, the field effect transistor comprises a source; a drain; a gate; at least one carbon nanotube on the gate; and a dielectric layer that coats the gate and a portion of the at least one carbon nanotube, wherein the at least one carbon nanotube has an exposed portion that is not coated with the dielectric layer, and wherein the exposed portion is functionalized with at least one indicator molecule. In other embodiments, the field effect transistor is a biochem-FET.
US07692212B1 Transistor with InGaAsP collector region and integrated opto-electronic devices employing same
A double heterojunction bipolar transistor on a substrate comprises a collector formed of InGaAsP, a base in contact with the collector, an emitter in contact with the base, and electrodes forming separate electrical contacts with each of the collector, base, and emitter, respectively. A device incorporates this transistor and an opto-electronic device optically coupled with the collector of the transistor to interact with light transmitted therethrough.
US07692209B2 Group III nitride LED with undoped cladding layer
The present invention is a semiconductor structure for light emitting devices that can emit in the red to ultraviolet portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. The semiconductor structure includes a Group III nitride active layer positioned between a first n-type Group III nitride cladding layer and a second n-type Group III nitride cladding layer, the respective bandgaps of the first and second n-type cladding layers being greater than the bandgap of the active layer. The semiconductor structure further includes a p-type Group III nitride layer, which is positioned in the semiconductor structure such that the second n-type cladding layer is between the p-type layer and the active layer.
US07692207B2 Packaging designs for LEDs
Light-emitting devices, and related components, processes, systems and methods are disclosed.
US07692206B2 Composite leadframe LED package and method of making the same
Light emitting die package is disclosed. The die package includes a leadframe, a bottom heatsink, a top heatsink, a reflector and a lens. The top and bottom heatsinks are thermally coupled but electrically insulated from the leadframe. The leadframe includes a plurality of leads and defines a mounting pad for mounting LEDS. The top heatsink defines an opening over the mounting pad. The reflector is coupled to the top heatsink at the opening. The lens is placed over the opening defining an enclosed cavity over the mounting pad. At least one light emitting device (LED) is mounted on the mounting pad within the cavity. Encapsulant optically couples the LED to its surrounding surfaces to maximize its optical performance. When energized, the LED generates light and heat. The light is reflected by the reflector and operated on by the lens. The heat is dissipated by the top and the bottom heatsinks.
US07692201B2 Semiconductor light-emitting device with improved light extraction efficiency
The present invention provides a semiconductor light-emitting device. The light-emitting device comprises a first conductive clad layer, an active layer, and a second conductive clad layer sequentially formed on a substrate. In the light-emitting device, the substrate has one or more side patterns formed on an upper surface thereof while being joined to one or more edges of the upper surface. The side patterns consist of protrusions or depressions so as to scatter or diffract light to an upper portion or a lower portion of the light-emitting device.
US07692200B2 Nitride semiconductor light-emitting device
A nitride semiconductor light-emitting device wherein a substrate or nitride semiconductor layer has a defect concentration region and a low defect density region other than the defect concentration region. A portion including the defect concentration region of the nitride semiconductor layer or substrate has a trench region deeper than the low defect density region. Thus by digging the trench in the defect concentration region, the growth detection is uniformized, and the surface planarity is improved. The uniformity of the characteristic in the wafer surface leads to improvement of the yield.
US07692198B2 Wide-bandgap semiconductor devices
A device 100 comprising a substrate 115 having crystal-support-structures 110 thereon, and a III-V crystal 210. The III-V crystal is on a single contact region 140 of one of the crystal-support-structures. An area of the contact region is no more than about 50 percent of a surface area 320 of the III-V crystal.
US07692194B2 Semiconductor device
A semiconductor device having a novel structure by which the operating characteristics and reliability are improved and a manufacturing method thereof. An island-shaped semiconductor layer provided over a substrate, including a channel formation region provided between a pair of impurity regions; a first insulating layer provided so as to be in contact with the side surface of the semiconductor layer; a gate electrode provided over the channel formation region so as to get across the semiconductor layer; and a second insulating layer provided between the channel formation region and the gate electrode are included. The semiconductor layer is locally thinned, the channel formation region is provided in the thinned region, and the second insulating layer covers the first insulating layer provided on the side surface of the semiconductor layer at least in the region which overlaps with the gate electrode.
US07692193B2 Array substrate for liquid crystal display device and method of fabricating the same
An array substrate for a liquid crystal display device includes a gate and a data lines on a substrate intersecting each other, the data line includes a first layer formed of a transparent conductive material and a second layer under the first layer; a thin film transistor including a gate electrode connected to the gate line formed at respective intersection of the gate and data lines, an insulating layer on the gate electrode, an active layer on the insulating layer disposed within the gate electrode, an etch stopper on the active layer, an ohmic contact layer on the etch stopper, a source electrode on the ohmic contact layer and connected to the first layer, a drain electrode spaced apart from the source electrode; a pixel electrode connected to the drain electrode, wherein the source, drain and pixel electrodes are formed of the same layer and material as the first layer.
US07692191B2 Top-emitting organic light emitting device
A top-emitting organic light emitting device having an improved pixel electrode layout for decreasing photo-leakage of a thin film transistor and enhancing an aperture ratio is provided. In the top-emitting organic light emitting device, the pixel electrode is designed to have the maximum size allowed by a layout design rule. Further, the pixel electrode is formed to overlap all the thin film transistors below.
US07692186B2 Light emitting device and method of manufacturing the same
To provide a light emitting device high in reliability with a pixel portion having high definition with a large screen. According to a light emitting device of the present invention, on an insulator (24) provided between pixel electrodes, an auxiliary electrode (21) made of a metal film is formed, whereby a conductive layer (20) made of a transparent conductive film in contact with the auxiliary electrode can be made low in resistance and thin. Also, the auxiliary electrode (21) is used to achieve connection with an electrode on a lower layer, whereby the electrode can be led out with the transparent conductive film formed on an EL layer. Further, a protective film (32) made of a film containing hydrogen and a silicon nitride film which are laminated is formed, whereby high reliability can be achieved.
US07692184B2 Substrate with organic thin film, and transistor using same
A substrate having organic thin film capable of growing two dimensionally such organic thin film as C60 and a transistor using the same are constituted with a substrate (1) having organic thin film by sequentially depositing a buffer layer (3) and organic thin film (4) on the substrate (2), and with the buffer layer orienting the organic thin film (4). A layer easily oriented with the substrate (2) and the buffer layer (3) may be inserted between the substrate (2) and the buffer layer (3). A sapphire substrate as the substrate (2), pentacene or pentacene fluoride as the buffer layer (3), and C60 or rubrene as the organic thin film (4) may be used, thereby C60 or rubrene two dimensional thin film of high quality can be obtained. By using such a substrate (1) having organic thin film, a field effect transistor of high quality can be realized.
US07692178B2 Nonvolatile memory element, nonvolatile memory apparatus, and method of manufacture thereof
A lower electrode layer 2, an upper electrode layer 4 formed above the lower electrode layer 2, and a metal oxide thin film layer 3 formed between the lower electrode layer 2 and the upper electrode layer 4 are provided. The metal oxide thin film layer 3 includes a first region 3a whose value of resistance increases or decreases by an electric pulse that is applied between the lower electrode layer 2 and the upper electrode layer 4 and a second region 3b arranged around the first region 3a and having a larger content of oxygen than the first region 3a, wherein the lower and upper electrode layers 2 and 4 and at least a part of the first region 3a are arranged so as to overlap as viewed from the direction of the thickness of the first region 3a.
US07692175B2 Reactive sputtering process for optimizing the thermal stability of thin chalcogenide layers
A chalcogenide layer includes a composition of compounds having the formula MmX1-m, where M denotes one or more elements selected from the group consisting of group IVb elements of the periodic system, group Vb elements of the periodic system and transition metals, X denotes one or more elements selected from the group consisting of S, Se and Te, and m has a value of between 0 and 1. The chalcogenide layer further includes an oxygen or nitrogen content in the range from 0.001 atomic % to 75 atomic %.
US07692172B2 System and method for germicidal sanitizing of an elevator or other enclosed structure
A system for sanitizing an enclosed structure comprises a first sensor, a second sensor, a third sensor, a germicidal ultraviolet light source, a motor, and a controller. The first sensor detects the presence of humans or animals within the enclosed structure. The second sensor detects the position of at least one door of the enclosed structure. The third sensor detects tampering with the system. The ultraviolet light source provides electromagnetic radiation in the ultraviolet range. The motor moves the ultraviolet light source from an inactive position to an active position and from the active position to the inactive position. The controller receives inputs from the first sensor, the second sensor, and the third sensor, and transmits outputs to the ultraviolet light source and the motor. When the controller receives signals that no humans or animals are present in the enclosed structure and that the door is in a closed position, the controller transmits a signal to the motor to move the ultraviolet light source from the inactive position to the active position and a signal to activate the ultraviolet light source. If humans or animals are detected to be present in the enclosed structure or if the door is detected to be open, then the controller deactivates the ultraviolet light source and repositions the ultraviolet light source.
US07692171B2 Apparatus and method for exposing a substrate to UV radiation using asymmetric reflectors
Embodiments of the invention relate generally to an ultraviolet (UV) cure chamber for curing a dielectric material disposed on a substrate and to methods of curing dielectric materials using UV radiation. A substrate processing tool according to one embodiment comprises a body defining a substrate processing region; a substrate support adapted to support a substrate within the substrate processing region; an ultraviolet radiation lamp spaced apart from the substrate support, the lamp configured to transmit ultraviolet radiation to a substrate positioned on the substrate support; and a motor operatively coupled to rotate at least one of the ultraviolet radiation lamp or substrate support at least 180 degrees relative to each other. The substrate processing tool may further comprise one or more reflectors adapted to generate a flood pattern of ultraviolet radiation over the substrate that has complementary high and low intensity areas which combine to generate a substantially uniform irradiance pattern if rotated. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
US07692170B2 Radiation apparatus
Disclosed is a radiation apparatus for technical uses, especially a UV crosslinking apparatus of a printing press, coating machine, or similar. Said radiation apparatus comprises at least one radiation source emitting a processing radiation, at least one controllable and particularly wavelength-selective reflector which is assigned to the radiation source and is used for selectively directing the processing radiation onto a substrate that is to be processed or away therefrom, a driving mechanism which is effectively connected to the reflector, and a housing accommodating at least the at least one radiation source and the at least one reflector. At least one first and second radiation source are provided between which the controllable reflector is disposed and which can be operated above all in a separate manner. The reflector is formed and mounted so as to direct the processing radiation of all radiation sources towards the substrate in a first position while directing the processing radiation of all radiation sources away from the substrate in a second position.
US07692169B2 Method for filtering particles out of a beam of radiation and filter for a lithographic apparatus
A method for filtering particles out of a beam of radiation propagating from a radiation source is provided. The method includes passing the beam of radiation through a filter having a first portion within the beam of radiation and a second portion outside of the beam of radiation, capturing at least some of the particles in the beam of radiation with the first portion, and moving the filter in a direction that is transverse to the beam of radiation so that the first portion is moved outside of the beam of radiation and the second portion is moved into the beam of radiation.
US07692167B1 High-fidelity reflection electron beam lithography
One embodiment pertains to an apparatus for reflection electron beam lithography, including at least illumination electron-optics, an electron-reflective pattern generator, projection electron-optics, a moving stage holding a target substrate, control circuitry, and a deflection system. The illumination electron-optics is configured to form an illumination electron beam. The electron-reflective pattern generator configured to generate an electron-reflective pattern of pixels and to reflect the illumination electron beam using the pattern to form a patterned electron beam. The projection electron-optics is configured to project the patterned electron beam onto the moving target substrate. The control circuitry is configured to shift the generated pattern in discrete steps in synchronization with the stage motion. The deflection system is configured to deflect said projected patterned electron beam so as to compensate for said stage motion in between discrete shifts of said generated pattern. Other features and embodiments are also disclosed.
US07692165B2 Charged particle beam device with a gas field ion source and a gas supply system
The present invention provides a charged particle beam device for irradiating a specimen with ions. The charged particle beam device comprises a gas field ion source unit for generating a beam of ions, the gas field ion source having an emitter unit having an emitter unit tip; and a gas supply system for directing gas to the emitter unit tip. The gas supply system comprises an array of capillary tubes. Further, the present invention provides a method for irradiating a specimen with ions by operating a charged particle beam device having a gas field ion source, wherein the method comprises the step of directing a gas flow to an emitter unit tip, wherein the gas flow has a gas beam aperture angle of 3° or less.
US07692162B2 Imaging of two-dimensional arrays
Images of two-dimensional chromatograms or other sample arrays are formed on a scanning instrument that utilizes a line of illumination light that sweeps the length of the array either by moving across the array or by the array moving relative to the light, in either case scanning the entire two-dimensional array with a unidirectional pass of the moving component. The use of a CCD equipped with time delay integration allows the instrument to form an enhanced image.
US07692160B2 Method and system of optical imaging for target detection in a scattering medium
A method and system for fluorescence imaging of a target in a subject comprising a scattering medium is provided. The method comprises illuminating one or more points on a surface of the scattering medium using an illumination source, wherein the plurality of points define an illumination region, collecting emitted light from an illumination region and an area away from the illumination region, and generating an image of the scattering medium using the emitted light.
US07692158B2 Charged beam drawing apparatus
A charged beam drawing apparatus deflects, by an electrostatic deflector, a charged beam generated from a charged beam source, and applies the charged beam to a desired position on a sample to draw a pattern. The electrostatic deflector includes a plurality of deflecting electrodes arranged symmetrically with respect to a point around an optical axis of the charged beam, a ground external cylinder which is disposed coaxially with the optical axis and which is provided to enclose the deflecting electrodes, a resistive film provided on an inner surface of the ground external cylinder, and a conductive film provided on a surface of the resistive film. A capacitance is formed between the deflecting electrodes and the conductive film, and a resistance is formed between the ground conductor and the conductive film.
US07692155B2 Three-dimensional, position-sensitive radiation detection
Disclosed herein is a method of determining a characteristic of radiation detected by a radiation detector via a multiple-pixel event having a plurality of radiation interactions. The method includes determining a cathode-to-anode signal ratio for a selected interaction of the plurality of radiation interactions based on electron drift time data for the selected interaction, and determining the radiation characteristic for the multiple-pixel event based on both the cathode-to-anode signal ratio and the electron drift time data. In some embodiments, the method further includes determining a correction factor for the radiation characteristic based on an interaction depth of the plurality of radiation interactions, a lateral distance between the selected interaction and a further interaction of the plurality of radiation interactions, and the lateral positioning of the plurality of radiation interactions.
US07692154B1 Lightweight quartic-shaped collimator for collecting high energy gamma rays
A collimator incorporating shielding shaped according to the formula L 0 2 = y 2 + [ y 2 ⁢ z 2 ( y + D ) 2 ] where y is the minimum thickness of encased shielding needed to shield the collimator from un-collimated radiation entering the collimator at a distance, z, along the longitudinal axis of the collimator, z measured from the bottom of a cylindrical detector, and D is the inner diameter of the collimator as established by the outer diameter of the detector. Select embodiments may be employed for collecting collimated high energy gamma rays from soil using a gamma ray detector.
US07692153B2 Scintillator crystal and radiation detector
A scintillator crystal represented by the following general formula (1). Ln(1-y)CeyX3:M  (1) wherein Ln(1-y)CeyX3 represents the chemical composition of the matrix material, Ln represents one or more elements selected from the group consisting of rare earth elements, X represents one or more elements selected from the group consisting of halogen elements, M is the constituent element of the dopant which is doped in the matrix material and represents one or more elements selected from the group consisting of Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Al, Zn, Ga, Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Sc, Ge, Ti, V, Cu, Nb, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Mo, Ru, Rh, Pb, Ag, Cd, In, Sn, Sb, Ta, W, Re, Os, Ir, Pt, Au, Hg, Tl and Bi, and y represents a numerical value satisfying the condition represented by the following inequality (A): 0.0001≦y≦1  (A).
US07692152B2 Radiation detecting apparatus, scintillator panel, radiation detecting system, and method for producing scintillator layer
A radiation detecting apparatus includes: a sensor panel that has a substrate, and has a plurality of pixels each of which has a photoelectric conversion element for converting light into an electric signal, arranged on the substrate; and a scintillator layer arranged on a reverse side of the pixels with respect to the substrate, wherein the scintillator layer contains an activator added in a main ingredient, and has a higher concentration of the activator in a peripheral area than in a center area, in a surface direction of the scintillator layer.
US07692151B2 Device for analyzing an integrated circuit
A device (10) for analyzing a circuit (14) includes at least one element (22) for observing light emitted by at least one localized observation zone of the circuit resulting from the electric current flowing in the zone; elements (26) for exciting the circuit. The circuit exciting elements include a laser source (26) and elements (30) for applying a laser beam generated by the source on the observation zone (22). The device includes members (M1, M2) for protecting the observation zone (22) against the incident and reflected laser beams.
US07692143B2 Method for axial ejection and in-trap fragmentation using auxiliary electrodes in a multipole mass spectrometer
A method of operating a mass spectrometer having an elongated rod set and a set of auxiliary electrodes is provided, the rod set having an entrance end and an exit end and a longitudinal axis. The method comprises a) admitting ions into the entrance end of the rod set; b) trapping at least some of the ions in the rod set by producing a barrier field at an exit member adjacent to the exit end of the rod set and by producing an RF field between the rods of the rod set; and, c) providing an auxiliary AC excitement voltage to the set of auxiliary electrodes to energize a first group of ions of a selected mass to charge.
US07692139B2 Techniques for commensurate cusp-field for effective ion beam neutralization
A system for ion beam neutralization includes a beamguide configured to transport an ion beam through a dipole field, a first array of magnets and a second array of magnets configured to generate a multi-cusp magnetic field, the first array of magnets being on a first side of the ion beam path and the second array of magnets being on a second side of the ion beam path. The system may further include a charged particle source having one or more apertures configured to inject charged particles into the ion beam. The system may furthermore align the one or more apertures with at least one of the first array of magnets and the second array of magnets to align the injected charged particles from the charged particle source with one or more magnetic regions for an effective charged particle diffusion into the ion beam.
US07692129B2 Solid-state imaging device with light-collecting device having sub-wavelength periodic structure, solid-state imaging apparatus and manufacturing method thereof
The present invention provides a solid-state imaging apparatus and the like which is able to support an optical system whose incident angle is wide. Each pixel is 2.25 μm square in size, and includes a distributed index lens (1), a color filter (for example, for green) (2), an Al interconnections (3), a signal transmitting unit (4), a planarized layer (5), a light-receiving device (Si photodiodes) (6), and an Si substrate (7). The two-stage concentric circle structure of the distributed index lens is formed by SiO2 (n=2) with the film thickness 1.2 μm (“grey color”), the film thickness 0.8 μm (“dots pattern”) and the film thickness of 0 μm (“without pattern: white color”), and the medium surrounding the distributed index lens (1)is air (n=1).
US07692128B2 Focus control method for an optical apparatus which inspects a photo-mask or the like
A focus control method able to further correctly control a focal point of an optical system or optical apparatus. A reference system of the system as a whole is set by using a reference pattern for focal point control. A focal point of an optical apparatus for inspecting a sample or measuring a physical quantity of the sample and the focal point of an auto-focus mechanism are matched with the reference system. Then, a displaced object of the auto-focus mechanism is set on a sample surface, a displacement amount of the sample surface from a reference point is measured, and the focal point of an object lens of the optical apparatus is controlled by using the displaced point as an operation point of the control of the auto-focus mechanism. When setting the reference system, the focus is judged by utilizing the Becke effect for the reference pattern.
US07692126B2 Device for countering and tracking a threat with optical delay device
The invention concerns a device for countering and tracking a threat with optical delay device in the form of a homing-head missile, comprising a homing head adapted to receive an incident coherent light beam and in deflecting same to produce a transmitted beam. The invention is characterized in that the homing head comprises a biprism dividing the transmitted beam into two sub-beams, the biprism being associated with an optical delay device introducing an optical path difference between the two sub-beams greater than the coherence length of the incident beam.
US07692123B2 Manufacturing machine for manufacturing heat-source rod and method of manufacturing same
A manufacturing machine manufactures a heat-source rod having a rod-like extrusion-molded article made from a combustible material with axial grooves in the cylindrical surface thereof and a heat-insulating web enveloping the article, and is provided with a apparatus 10 for spouting water to the web W in the process of the web W being fed to a wrapping section 4. The spout apparatus 10 includes an air vibrator 12 with a vibrating rod 34, and a flexible nozzle 36 attached to the rod 34 to extend across the rod 34 and supplied with water from a rate regulating pump 42. While the web W is being fed, the end of the nozzle 36 spouts water to the web W, reciprocating widthways relative to the web W due to vibration of the rod 34, and the water spouted dissolves a binder used in the web W to bind heat-insulating fiber, thereby forming a wet band H, where the wet band H has a waveform continuing along the longitudinal direction of the web W and provides a adhesive region for bonding the article.
US07692122B2 Heat conductor support disc
A ceramic heat conductor support disc for supporting an electrical heating element for electrically heated furnace installations. The support disc has a center aperture lying parallel to the longitudinal axis of the heating element, and one or more apertures located between the center aperture and the periphery of the disc. The disc is provided with one or more elongated openings running from the periphery to one of the apertures or to the center aperture, wherein each elongated opening penetrates the entire thickness of the disc.
US07692115B2 Laser processing device, laser processing head and laser processing method
Disclosed is a laser processing device. The laser processing device includes a laser beam source irradiating a laser beam, and a laser processing head. The laser processing head includes a transmitting window through which the laser beam passes, an aperture formed in a bottom of the laser head and allowing the laser beam to pass through via the transmitting window, an introducing hole introducing a gas into the laser processing head, and an exhausting hole discharging a gas in the laser processing head to outside. The laser processing head further includes a air hole introducing the gas to the periphery of the laser irradiating area, an air hole allowing to discharge the ambient gas of the laser irradiating area, and a masking shield having an opening placed between the transmitting window and the aperture, and an aerating portion communicated with the introducing hole and exhausting hole.
US07692111B1 Illuminating structure
A distinctive structure, such as an illuminating structure is provided. The illuminating structure includes an illuminating element that is placed in an opening of a surrounding area. The opening includes a curved side wall of a particular radius to reflect any light that emanates from the illuminating element so that the reflected light is viewable from the illuminating structure.
US07692108B1 Circuit breaker lock-out device
A circuit breaker lock-out device having a generally U-shaped cross section, configured to mount on a switch having a housing having a recess is provided. Device comprises a first leg connected with a second leg, said second leg having a first aperture configured to receive a blocking member, wherein at least one of said first and second legs has a protrusion configured to engage with said switch housing.
US07692107B1 Luggage with weight scale built in to luggage frame
A luggage case having a built in luggage scale is described. A first frame coupled to and substantially coextensive with a bottom wall of a luggage case is provided. The luggage case comprises a lid movable between open and closed positions, the lid being substantially parallel to the bottom wall. A second frame moveably coupled to and substantially parallel to the first frame is provided. At least one load sensor between the first frame and the second frame, the at least one load sensor configured to measure a weight of the luggage case is also provided.
US07692105B2 Mounting assembly for a vehicle power junction box
A mounting assembly for a vehicle power junction box includes a first mounting unit and a second mounting unit having a positioning relative to the first mounting unit. A weld bead is positioned between the first mounting unit and the second mounting unit to vibration weld the first mounting unit relative to the second mounting unit.
US07692104B2 Attachment system for cables and support for cables used in aeronautic construction
This cable-fastening system is intended to maintain cables (4) in a longitudinally extending housing (10) having an aperture through which cables (4) can be introduced into the housing (10).It has the form of a flexible sheet (16) of elongated shape, provided on its two longitudinal rims with fastening intended to cooperate with complementary fastening.A cable support according to the invention is provided with a metal profiled structure (2) having at least one housing (10) intended to receive cables (4) or similar components, and also with such a fastening system (16).
US07692102B2 Electronic circuit device
An electronic circuit device includes at least two circuit substrates for mounting electronic components and a flexible board for external electrical connection disposed between the circuit substrates. The flexible board is electrically connected to at least the surface of one circuit substrate opposed to another circuit substrate.
US07692101B2 Reduction of jitter in a semiconductor device by controlling printed circuit board and package substrate stackup
A model and method are provided for lowering device jitter by controlling the stackup of PCB planes so as to minimize inductance between a FPGA and PCB voltage planes for critical core voltages within the FPGA. Furthermore, a model and method are provided for lowering jitter by controlling the stackup of package substrate planes so as to minimize inductance between a die and substrate voltage planes for critical core voltages within the die.
US07692098B2 Coaxial cable having wide continuous usable bandwidth
A coaxial cable includes: a metallic inner conductor formed of a first material and having a first thickness; a dielectric layer circumferentially surrounding the inner conductor formed of a second material and having a second thickness; a metallic outer conductor circumferentially surrounding the dielectric layer formed of a third material and having a third thickness; and a polymeric jacket circumferentially surrounding the outer conductor formed of a fourth material and having a fourth thickness.
US07692092B2 Fire-retarding cable conduit for electrical lines in regions potentially exposed to fire in aircraft
A fire-retarding cable conduit for electrical lines in regions potentially exposed to fire in aircraft, has a tubular base body including an interior space for accommodating the electrical lines and may include a sheath. The base body comprise a plastic foam material, which in the event of a fire is intumescent the intumescent foam may form a material that is substantially free of plastic when exposed to fire. A continuous longitudinal slit may be provided for inserting the electrical lines into the tubular base body and may use a form that protects the lines during exposure to fire.
US07692088B2 Musical sound waveform synthesizer
The present invention is directed to a waveform synthesizer apparatus that synthesizes a waveform of a musical sound based on musical performance event information. In particular, a music synthesizer includes an overlap detector that detects whether a first and second musical sound overlap, and a sound length meter that determines a sound length of the first musical sound. If the first and second musical sounds overlap, the synthesizer instantly terminates synthesizing of the first sound and starts synthesizing the second sound, provided the length of the first sound does not exceed a predetermined length. If the first and second sounds do not overlap, synthesis of the first sound is terminated, and the synthesis of the second sound is initiated, if it is determined that the length of rest between the two sounds does not exceed a predetermined length, and that the first sound does not exceed a predetermined length.
US07692087B2 Compressed data structure and apparatus and method related thereto
Compressed waveform data structure is proposed which is suited for segmentation of a plurality of samples of compressed waveform data into a plurality of frames and subsequent storage of each of the frames. The number of bits per sample of the compressed waveform data is variable between the frames, but uniform, i.e. the same among all of the samples, within each of the frames. Each of the frames has a same data storage size. Each of the frames includes, in a predetermined layout, an auxiliary information area for storing auxiliary information that includes compression-related information to be used for decompressing the compressed waveform data, and a data area for storing a plurality of samples of the compressed waveform data of the frame with each of the samples comprising a same number of bits. Thus, respective start positions of the frames and compressed waveform data in a memory can be fixed at predetermined positions common to the frames, so that readout control can be performed with ease.
US07692084B1 Tension unit for a drum set pedal
A tension unit for a drum set pedal has a mounting shell, a lower locking nut, an upper locking nut, a threaded shaft and a spring. The mounting shell has an inner chamber, a mounting hole, at least one positioning protrusion and a locking ring. The positioning protrusion and locking ring are respectively formed on a top and bottom face of the mounting shell around the mounting hole. The lower locking nut has a threaded hole and an engaging ring engaging the locking ring. The upper locking nut abuts the top face of the mounting shell and has a threaded hole, a position ring engaging the positioning protrusion and an annular groove allowing the upper locking nut to flex. The threaded shaft is mounted through the mounting hole and the locking nuts and engages the locking nuts. The spring is connected to the threaded shaft.
US07692079B2 Stringed musical instrument
A stringed musical instrument employs springs and/or one or more hanging masses to apply tension to corresponding musical strings. Each spring and/or mass is chosen and configured for its ability to impart a string tension generally matched to the appropriate tension of the string at perfect tune. Preferably, the spring and/or mass is selected and arranged so that the tension in the string maintains at or near perfect tune even as the string elongates or contracts due to environmental factors or passage of time.
US07692077B2 Plants and seeds of corn variety CV646435
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV646435. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV646435, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV646435 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV646435 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV646435.
US07692074B2 Soybean cultivar 7524005
A soybean cultivar designated 7524005 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 7524005, to the plants of soybean 7524005, to plant parts of soybean cultivar 7524005 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar 7524005 with itself or with another soybean variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from soybean variety 7524005, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 7524005 and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing the cultivar 7524005 with another soybean cultivar.
US07692073B1 Soybean cultivar S07-02KG242708
The present invention is in the field of soybean cultivar S07-02KG242708 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean cultivar S07-02KG242708 and its progeny, and methods of making S07-02KG242708.
US07692071B2 Soybean cultivar 306924721
A soybean cultivar designated 306924721 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 306924721, to the plants of soybean 306924721, to plant parts of soybean cultivar 306924721 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar 306924721 with itself or with another soybean variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from soybean variety 306924721, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 306924721 and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing the cultivar 306924721 with another soybean cultivar.
US07692068B2 AXMI-010, a delta-endotoxin gene and methods for its use
Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a delta-endotoxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated delta-endotoxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:2, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:1, as well as variants thereof.
US07692067B2 Yield and stress tolerance in transgenic plants
Polynucleotides and polypeptides incorporated into expression vectors have been introduced into plants and were ectopically expressed. The polypeptides of the invention have been shown to confer at least one regulatory activity and confer increased yield, greater height, greater early season growth, greater canopy coverage, greater stem diameter, greater late season vigor, increased secondary rooting, more rapid germination, greater cold tolerance, greater tolerance to water deprivation, reduced stomatal conductance, altered C/N sensing, increased low nitrogen tolerance, increased low phosphorus tolerance, or increased tolerance to hyperosmotic stress as compared to the control plant as compared to a control plant.
US07692065B2 Stress-regulated genes of plants, transgenic plants containing same, and methods of use
Clusters of plant genes that are regulated in response to one or more stress conditions are provided, as are isolated plant stress-regulated genes, including portions thereof comprising a coding sequence or a regulatory element, and to consensus sequences comprising a plant stress-regulated regulatory element. In addition, a recombinant polynucleotide, which includes a plant stress-regulated gene, or functional portion thereof, operatively linked to a heterologous nucleotide sequence, is provided, as are transgenic plants, which contain a plant stress-regulated gene or functional portion thereof that was introduced into a progenitor cell of the plant. Also provided are methods of using a plant stress-regulated gene to confer upon a plant a selective advantage to a stress condition, methods of identifying an agent that modulates the activity of a plant stress-regulated regulatory element, and methods of determining whether a plant has been exposed to a stress.
US07692064B2 Nitrogen transport metabolism
This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragments encoding an ammonium transporter. The invention also relates to the construction of a recombinant DNA constructencoding all or a portion of ammonium transporters, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the recombinant DNA construct may alter levels of the ammonium transporter in a transformed host cell.
US07692055B2 Transalkylation of dialkylbenzene
Dialkylbenzenes are transalkylated in the presence of benzene and solid catalyst. The transalkylation product is subjected to distillation to provide a lower-boiling, benzene-containing fraction which is fed to a transalkylation reactor as at least a portion of the benzene. Thus, high benzene to dialkylbenzene molar ratios can be economically maintained in order to enhance catalyst stability.
US07692052B2 Multi-zone process for the production of xylene compounds
A multi-zone process for the conversion of a hydrocarbon feedstock comprising cyclic compounds to produce aromatic compounds, and in particular xylene compounds. A naphtha boiling range stream having a boiling point range from about 71° C. (160° F.) to about 216° C. (420° F.) is reformed and/or transalkylated within reforming and transalkylation zones to produce an aromatics-rich high-octane stream containing xylene with increased xylene purity.
US07692049B2 Hydrocarbon compositions useful for producing fuels and methods of producing the same
A hydrocarbon composition comprises at least 90 wt. % of C9 to C20 non-normal olefins, non-normal saturates or combinations thereof based on the weight of the hydrocarbon composition, at least 2 wt. % and not greater than 25 wt. % of C9 hydrocarbons based on the weight of the hydrocarbon composition, and less than 15 wt. % of C17+ hydrocarbons based on the weight of the hydrocarbon composition, wherein said hydrocarbon composition has a specific gravity at 15° C. of at least 0.730 and less than 0.775. The composition is produced by oligomerization of at least one C3 to C8 olefin and an olefinic recycle stream containing no more than 10 wt. % of C10+ non-normal olefins. The composition is useful in producing fuel blends, such as jet fuel and diesel fuel.
US07692045B2 Method for purifying and concentrating dinitrogen monoxide
The present invention relates to a process for purifying a gas mixture comprising dinitrogen monoxide and to the use of a gas mixture purified in this way as an oxidant for olefins. In a further embodiment, the present invention also relates to a process for preparing ketones comprising the oxidation of an olefin with a gas mixture which has been purified in accordance with the invention and comprises dinitrogen monoxide.
US07692041B2 Method of oxidation using nitric acid
A controlled nitric acid process employing oxygen and nitric acid as co-oxidants is used to oxidize organic compounds subject to nitric acid oxidation, to their corresponding carboxylic acids. Oxidation of some carbohydrates by this process can produce one or more of their corresponding acid forms. The process is carried out at moderate temperatures, typically in the range of 20° C. to 45° C. in a closed reactor, with oxygen gas being introduced into the reaction chamber as needed in order to sustain the reaction. Computer controlled reactors allow for careful and reproducible control of reaction parameters. Nitric acid can be recovered by a distillation/evaporation process, or by diffusion dialysis, the aqueous solution made basic with inorganic hydroxide, and the residual inorganic nitrate removed using a filtration (nanofiltration) device. The method eliminates issues of thermal control of the oxidation, release of nitrogen into the atmosphere, and post-reaction difficulties in the removal of nitric acid and inorganic nitrates.
US07692039B2 Process for preparing purified terephthalic acid
The present invention relates to a process for preparing purified terephthalic acid [PTA,], comprising the steps: dissolving crude terephthalic acid [CTA] in an aqueous medium in a reactor; hydrogenating CTA at a temperature of about 260-320° C. and a pressure of about 1100-1300 psig using a hydrogenation catalyst; crystallizing terephthalic acid in the reactor by lowering the temperature of the solution to about 160° C. without evaporation cooling; transferring the content of the reactor to a filtration unit; filtrating the content at a temperature of about 140-160° C. and a pressure of about 40-100 psig, preferably 80-100 psig to obtain a filter cake, washing the filter cake obtained with water having a temperature of about 140-160° C. in the filtration unit; and drying the filter cake.
US07692037B2 Optimized liquid-phase oxidation
Disclosed is an optimized process and apparatus for more efficiently and economically carrying out the liquid-phase oxidation of an oxidizable compound. Such liquid-phase oxidation is carried out in a bubble column reactor that provides for a highly efficient reaction at relatively low temperatures. When the oxidized compound is para-xylene and the product from the oxidation reaction is crude terephthalic acid (CTA), such CTA product can be purified and separated by more economical techniques than could be employed if the CTA were formed by a conventional high-temperature oxidation process.
US07692036B2 Optimized liquid-phase oxidation
Disclosed is an optimized process and apparatus for more efficiently and economically carrying out the liquid-phase oxidation of an oxidizable compound. Such liquid-phase oxidation is carried out in a bubble column reactor that provides for a highly efficient reaction at relatively low temperatures. When the oxidized compound is para-xylene and the product from the oxidation reaction is crude terephthalic acid (CTA), such CTA product can be purified and separated by more economical techniques than could be employed if the CTA were formed by a conventional high-temperature oxidation process.
US07692028B2 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine derivatives, processes for preparing them and their uses
The invention concerns 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine derivatives of formula I, wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification, as well as their use as pharmaceuticals. The compounds of the invention are particularly suited for treating neurological disorders such as epilepsy.
US07692024B2 Gas generant compositions
A novel compound, used for example, as a gas generating fuel, is defined as a compound having the structural formula of R3—R1—R2, wherein R1 is a benzene ring with nitro substitution, R2 is a tetrazolyl group with a C—C bond to the benzene ring, and R3 is a tetrazolyl group with a C—C bond to the benzene ring. A method of making the compound is also provided. A gas generating composition containing the novel compound as a fuel, and an oxidizer is also provided. The novel compound is contained within a gas generant composition, within a gas generator. The gas generator may be contained within a gas generating system such as an airbag inflator or seat belt assembly, or more broadly within a vehicle occupant protection system.
US07692023B2 Candesartan cilexetil polymorphs
Provided are candesartan cilexetil forms and methods of their preparation. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions prepared by combining at least one pharmaceutically-acceptable execipient with at least one candesartan cilexetil form of the invention.
US07692022B2 Luminescence-based methods and probes for measuring cytochrome P450 activity
The present invention provides methods, compositions, substrates, and kits useful for analyzing the metabolic activity in cells, tissue, and animals and for screening test compounds for their effect on cytochrome P450 activity. In particular, a one-step and two-step methods using luminogenic molecules, e.g. luciferin or coelenterazines, that are cytochrome P450 substrates and that are also bioluminescent enzyme, e.g., luciferase, pro-substrates are provided. Upon addition of the luciferin derivative or other luminogenic molecule into a P450 reaction, the P450 enzyme metabolizes the molecule into a bioluminescent enzyme substrate, e.g., luciferin and/or luciferin derivative metabolite, in a P450 reaction. The resulting metabolite(s) serves as a substrate of the bioluminescent enzyme, e.g., luciferase, in a second light-generating reaction. Luminescent cytochrome P450 assays with low background signals and high sensitivity are disclosed and isoform selectivity is demonstrated. The present invention also provides an improved method for performing luciferase reactions which employs added pyrophosphatase to remove inorganic pyrophosphate, a luciferase inhibitor which may be present in the reaction mixture as a contaminant or may be generated during the reaction. The present method further provides a method for stabilizing and prolonging the luminescent signal in a luciferase-based assay using luciferase stabilizing agents such as reversible luciferase inhibitors.
US07692020B2 Process for the preparation of pyridylcarboxylic amides and esters
The invention relates to a process for the preparation of pyridylcarboxylic amides and esters I, Formula (I) wherein Hal, X and R1 have the meanings given in claim 1, which comprises the following steps: (a) heating a mixture consisting essentially of trichloromethylpyridine II, Formula (II), wherein Hal has the meaning given, and 1.0 to 1.5 equivalents of concentrated sulfuric acid, characterized in that the trichloromethylpyridine II in a liquid form is added to the concentrated sulfuric acid at a temperature from 110° C. to 160° C.; and (b) reacting the intermediate product obtained in step (a) with an amine or alcohol III, HXR1, wherein X and R1 have the meaning given, optionally in the presence of a solvent and/or a base.
US07692018B2 Process for producing high purity 3,5-dihydroxy-6-heptenoic acid derivative
A process for producing a high purity 3,5-dihydroxy6-heptenoic acid derivative by controlling the content of impurities such as denatured substances, is provided. When a 3,5-dihydroxy-6-heptenoic acid derivative is produced by a process which comprises a step of contacting the 3,5-dihydroxy-6-heptenoic acid derivative of the formula (1) wherein R is a C1-4 alkyl group, with a C1-4 lower alcohol-containing solvent, an alcohol containing solvent having its content of an oxidizing substance lowered, is used to at most 0.05 molar equivalent to a 3,5-dihydroxy-6-heptenoic acid derivative, to suppress impurities contained in the 3,5-dihydroxy-6heptenoic acid derivative.
US07692017B2 Quinoline potassium channel inhibitors
The present invention relates to compounds having the structure (I) useful as potassium channel inhibitors to treat cardiac arrhythmias, and the like.
US07692016B2 Process for the synthesis of quinoline derivatives
The present invention provides an improved process for the synthesis of quinoline derivatives. More particularly the present invention provides an improved and economical process for the synthesis of quinoline derivatives by the reaction of aniline/substituted anilines using two different catalysts, ferric chloride and zinc chloride in a one-pot set up reaction.
US07692015B2 Economical process for preparing (S, S)-2, 8-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]nonane and its enantiomer
The present invention relates to a novel and economical process for preparing (S,S)-2,8-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]nonane, a valuable intermediate used for constructing quinolone and naphthyridine derivatives having antibacterial effectiveness, e.g. moxifloxacin and its enantiomer.
US07692013B2 Method for separation and purification of hydrocodone by preparative chromatography
A process for the purification of an impure preparation containing hydrocodone by means of a reverse phase preparative chromatography process is provided. In an illustrative embodiment a chromatographic column is loaded with a stationary phase, typically a silica particle having an organic ligand bound thereto. The impure preparation is acidified and passed through the column with a loading ratio of from about 10 to about 1000. The column is eluted, typically with an aqueous solution of acetonitrile, and the purified hydrocodone is obtained in a specified fraction.
US07692010B2 Reference standard for characterization of rosuvastatin
Provided are rosuvastatin degradation products and their use as a reference standard (including reference marker) for analysis of rosuvastatin.
US07692005B2 Kinase inhibitors
The present invention relates to organic molecules capable of modulating tyrosine kinase signal transduction in order to regulate, modulate and/or inhibit abnormal cell proliferation.
US07692004B2 Use of metal complex compounds as oxidation catalysts
Use of metal complex compounds of formula [LnMemXp]zYq  (1), wherein Me is manganese, titanium, iron, cobalt, nickel or copper, X is a coordinating or bridging radical, n and m are each independently of the other an integer having a value of from 1 to 8, p is an integer having a value of from 0 to 32, z is the charge of the metal complex, Y is a counter-ion, q=z/(charge Y), and L is a ligand of formula wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 and R11 are each independently of the others hydrogen; unsubstituted or substituted C1-C18alkyl or aryl; cyano; halogen; nitro; —COOR12 or —SO3R12 wherein R12 is in each case hydrogen, a cation or unsubstituted or substituted C1-C18alkyl or aryl; —SR13, —SO2R13 or —OR13 wherein R13 is in each case hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted C1-C18alkyl or aryl; —N(R13)—NR′13R″13 wherein R13, R′13 and R″13 are as defined above for R13; —NR14R15 or —N⊕R14R15R16 wherein R14, R15 and R16 are each independently of the other(s) hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted C1-C18alkyl or aryl, or R14 and R15 together with the nitrogen atom bonding them form an unsubstituted or substituted 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring which may optionally contain further hetero atoms; with the proviso that R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 and R11 are not simultaneously hydrogen, as catalysts for oxidation reactions, and the novel metal complex compounds of formula (1) and the novel ligands of formula (2).
US07692003B2 Penicillin crystals and process for producing the same
The present invention provides 2β-chloromethyl-2α-methylpenam-3α-carboxylic acid benzhydryl ester (CMPB) crystals of excellent stability, and a process for producing the CMPB crystals comprising the steps of (A) concentrating a solution containing CMPB; (b) subjecting the thus-obtained concentrate to column chromatography; (C) concentrating a CMPB-containing fraction; and (D) dissolving the thus-obtained CMPB-containing concentrate in an ether solvent and adding a hydrocarbon solvent to the resulting solution to precipitate CMPB crystals.
US07692000B2 Hyaluronan (HA) esterification via acylation technique for moldable devices
A series of novel, melt- or mold-processable HA esters with varying aliphatic chain lengths are synthesized from silyl HA-quaternary (quat.) ammonium salt complex (preferably silyl HA-CTA, a silylated HA complex with cetyltrimethyl ammonium salt). Introduction of aliphatic acyl groups, preferably acid chlorides, to disrupt the strong HA intermolecular bonding, is done via acylation. Acylation takes place at the oxygen of the trimethylsilyloxy group —O—Si(CH3)3 in the silyl HA-CTA by removal of trimethylsilyl groups therefrom. Optionally, crosslinking may be performed during the shaping/molding of the HA esters into a structure/device, or thereafter, if at all. Native HA can then be regenerated/recovered by saponification hydrolysis, removing acyl groups, —CH3(CH2)10CO, and the cetyltrimethyl ammonium salt groups, -CTA, from HA ester. The structure/device of a preselected shape (e.g., porous or solid, bulk structure or fibers) may become a component of an assembly, a product that is further processed, integrated into another component (e.g., laminated, adhered, assembled, further shaped, chemically-intermixed/intermingled), and so on.
US07691999B2 RNA interference mediated inhibition of NOGO and NOGO receptor gene expression using short interfering nucleic acid (siNA)
This invention relates to compounds, compositions, and methods useful for modulating NOGO and/or NOGO receptor gene expression using short interfering nucleic acid (siNA) molecules. This invention also relates to compounds, compositions, and methods useful for modulating the expression and activity of other genes involved in pathways of NOGO and/or NOGO receptor gene expression and/or activity by RNA interference (RNAi) using small nucleic acid molecules. In particular, the instant invention features small nucleic acid molecules, such as short interfering nucleic acid (siNA), short interfering RNA (siRNA), double-stranded RNA (dsRNA), micro-RNA (miRNA), and short hairpin RNA (shRNA) molecules and methods used to modulate the expression of NOGO and/or NOGO receptor genes, such as NOGO-A, NOGO-B, NOGO-C, NOGO-66 receptor, NI-35, NI-220, NI-250, myelin-associated glycoprotein, tenascin-R, and NG-2.
US07691996B2 Three component chimeric antisense oligonucleotides
This invention relates to antisense oligonucleotides that target mRNAs in cells as substrates for the cellular enzyme RNase H and thereby cause specific degradation of the targeted mRNA. The oligonucleotides have three components: an RNase H activating region, a complementary region and 3′ and 5′ ends. The invention optimizes each of the components to resist intracellular nucleases, to increase hybridization to target mRNA, to specifically inactivate target mRNA in cells, and to decrease cytotoxicity.
US07691994B2 Compositions and methods for the detection of human T cell receptor variable family gene expression
Compositions and methods for the assessment of T cell receptor variable subunits. The present invention provides nucleotide sequences for the evaluation of the expression of TCRV families. These nucleotides sequences were obtained through a bioinformatic investigation of the nucleotide sequences for TCRVα and TCRVβ families. The nucleotide sequences of the present invention uniquely recognize each and every subfamily and allelic member of a particular TCRV family, while at the same time not recognizing the members of any other TCRV family. This unique expression recognition profile of the nucleotide sequences of the present invention provides great utility for the assessment of TCR families in a clinical setting, such as through polymerase chain reactions, gene chip technology, and direct electrophoretic measurement of DNA or RNA.
US07691993B2 Fusion proteins of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
The present invention relates to compositions and fusion proteins containing at least two Mycobacterium sp. antigens, and nucleic acids encoding such compositions and fusion proteins. The compositions of the invention increase serological sensitivity of sera from individuals infected with tuberculosis, and methods for their use in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of tuberculosis infection.
US07691988B2 DNA in the presence of gellan
A method is provided for nucleic acid amplification with enhanced sensitivity. The method for enhanced sensitivity involves carrying out the amplification reaction in the presence of gellan. For instance, the method allows for the production of detectible amounts of PCR amplified DNA from at least 10 fold fewer target molecules than a comparable PCR reaction in absence of gellan.
US07691987B2 Use of a novel eimeria gene and corresponding protein
The invention relates to a novel oocyst sporocyst protein (EtOs22) belonging to the parasite of the species Eimeria tenella and to the polynucleotide encoding this protein, to vectors which contain this polynucleotide, to cells which are transformed with these vectors, to antibodies which are directed against the protein, to vaccines which comprise the polynucleotide, the protein, or fragments thereof, the abovementioned vectors or antibodies directed against the protein, and to the use of polynucleotide or of polypeptide for finding active compounds for treating an infection with Eimeria and active compounds which are suitable for the therapy of an infection with Eimeria.
US07691985B2 Skeletal-targeted radiation to treat bone-associated pathologies
The present invention relates to a method of suppressing bone marrow (BM) and treating conditions that arise in or near bone such as cancer, myeloproliferative diseases, autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases, metabolic diseases or genetic diseases, with compositions having as their active ingredient a radionuclide complexed with a chelating agent such as macrocyclic aminophosphonic acid.
US07691984B2 Metal complexes of tridentate β-ketoiminates
Metal-containing complexes of a tridentate beta-ketoiminate, one embodiment of which is represented by the structure: wherein M is a metal such as calcium, strontium, barium, scandium, yttrium, lanthanum, titanium, zirconium, vanadium, tungsten, manganese, cobalt, iron, nickel, ruthenium, zinc, copper, palladium, platinum, iridium, rhenium, osmium; R1 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, fluoroalkyl, cycloaliphatic, and aryl, having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; R2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, cycloaliphatic, and aryl; R3 is linear or branched selected from the group consisting of alkylene, fluoroalkyl, cycloaliphatic, and aryl; R4 is a branched alkylene bridge with at least one chiral center; R5-6 are individually linear or branched selected from the group consisting of alkyl, fluoroalkyl, cycloaliphatic, aryl, and can be connected to form a ring containing carbon, oxygen, or nitrogen atoms; n is an integer equal to the valence of the metal M.
US07691983B2 Chimera botulinum toxin type E
The present invention relates to a toxin comprising a modified light chain of a botulinum toxin type E, wherein the modified light chain comprises amino acid sequence PFVNKQFN (SEQ ID NO: 120) at the N-terminus, and amino acid sequence xExxxLL (SEQ ID NO: 112) at the C-terminus, wherein x is any amino acid.
US07691978B2 Antibodies that bind TAT294
The present invention is directed to compositions of matter useful for the diagnosis and treatment of tumor in mammals and to methods of using those compositions of matter for the same.
US07691976B2 BRAF35 protein and BRCA2/BRAF35 complex and methods of use
An isolated nucleic acid sequence of BRAF35 and polypeptides encoded thereby are provided, as well as a multiprotein complex, and an antibody capable of binding selectively to the BRAF35 protein. Related agents and compositions which modulate interaction between BRCA2 and BRAF35 and methods of their use for screening for the BRCA2 protein, suppressing tumors and identifying DNA damage in cells indicative of a risk for developing cancer are also provided.
US07691974B2 Leucine-based motif and clostridial neurotoxins
Modified neurotoxin comprising neurotoxin including structural modification, wherein the structural modification alters the biological persistence, preferably the biological half-life, of the modified neurotoxin relative to an identical neurotoxin without the structural modification. The structural modification includes addition or deletion of a leucine-based motif or parts thereof. In one embodiment, methods of making the modified neurotoxin include using recombinant techniques. In another embodiment, methods of using the modified neurotoxin to treat biological disorders include treating autonomic disorders, neuromuscular disorders or pains.
US07691972B2 Crystal structure of house dust mite allergen Der p 1
The present invention relates to a crystal structure of house dust mite allergen proDer p 1, the three-dimensional structure of proDer p 1 and the use of the three-dimensional structure to design a mutant of a protein belonging to the papain-like cysteine proteases.
US07691968B2 Process for the synthesis of peptides amides by side-chain attachment to a solid phase
A process is provided for the solid-phase synthesis of a peptide amide which comprises attaching an α-nitrogen protected Cα-carboxamide amino acid to a solid support by its side chain, removing the α-nitrogen protecting group, assembling a peptide chain on said α-nitrogen and then cleaving the assembled peptide amide from the solid support. Novel amino acid analogues, peptide amides and solid-phase supports are also provided.
US07691964B2 Peptide anti-tumor agent
Disclosed herein are isolated, purified peptides, biologically active fragments and analogs of the peptides having anti-tumor activity in mammals, pharmaceutical formulations comprising the peptides, fragments and analogs and methods of treating mammals suffering from tumors using such materials.
US07691958B2 Polypropylene and application of said polypropylene to electric material
A polypropylene for an electric material has a melt flow rate of 0.1 to 30 g/10 min., a mesopentad fraction calculated from a 13C-NMR spectrum of 0.90 to 0.99, and a firing residue of 50 ppm by weight or less based on the polypropylene, a titanium content and an iron content which are detected from the firing residue, of 1 ppm by weight or less and 0.1 ppm or less, respectively, based on the polypropylene, and the chlorine content of 5 ppm by weight or less based on the polypropylene. The above polypropylene exhibits excellent electric insulation and has a roughened surface when it is formed into a film, and thus the polypropylene can be suitably used for a capacitor film without using an additive such as a β crystal nucleating agent. The polypropylene is also useful as a material of a film for coating an electric wire and a material for an instrument for conveying an electronic material.
US07691956B2 Polymerization process
This invention is directed to processes of making polymer in the presence of a hydrofluorocarbon or perfluorocarbon and recovering the polymer. The processes provided enable polymerization processes to be practiced with minimal fouling in the reaction system, and to the recovery of the hydrofluorocarbon and other hydrocarbons such as hydrocarbons for reuse in the process or hydrocarbon by-products from the polymerization process. The invention is particularly beneficial in the production of ethylene based polymers using bulky ligand metallocene-type catalyst systems.
US07691954B2 Process for controlling the molecular weight of polymers of bromostyrenes
A controlled molecular weight polymer of styrene is provided having bromine substituted thereon. Control of molecular weight is achieved by the use of alpha-methyl styrene dimer as a chain transfer agent. The brominated polymer of styrene is useful as a flame retardant, particularly for polyamides giving improved properties including color retention after molding.
US07691950B2 Polyester polycarbonate compositions, methods of making, and articles formed therefrom
A composition comprises a polyester-polycarbonate polymer comprising isophthalate-terephthalate-resorcinol ester units and carbonate units, a first polyester comprising repeating units derived from cyclohexane dicarboxylic acid or a chemical equivalent thereof, and a C2-8 aliphatic diol or a chemical equivalent thereof, and a second polyester comprising units derived from isophthalic and/or terephthalic acid and a chemical equivalent thereof, and a C2-8 aliphatic diol or a chemical equivalent thereof. The composition can be extruded into pellets that are clear and colorless. The composition can further be molded into articles having a percent haze value less than or equal to 10 percent, and total luminous transmittance value of greater than or equal to 70 percent, measured in accordance with ASTM D1003-00. Also disclosed is a method for forming the compositions, and articles prepared therefrom.
US07691943B2 Moulding compound and method for production thereof
Moulding compound, comprising 30 to 80% by weight of a polyamide as a thermoplastic matrix and of a cross-linked, disperse elastomer phase which is bonded to the thermoplastic matrix and contains 10 to 69% by weight of an ethylene copolymer and also 1 to 10% by weight of a compatibility agent, selected from the compounds obtained by means of grafting of α, β, ethylene-unsaturated mono- and/or dicarboxylic acids or derivatives thereof on an ethylene-copolymer-polymer backbone, respectively relative to the moulding compound.
US07691939B2 Polyolefin composition having a high balance of stiffness and impact strength
A polyolefin composition comprising (percentage by weight): (A) from 60 to 85% of a broad molecular weight distribution propylene polymer (component A) having a polydispersity index from 5 to 15 and melt flow rate of from 20 to 78 g/10 min (according to ASTM-D 1238, condition L); and (B) from 15 to 40% of a partially xylene-soluble olefin polymer rubber (component B) containing at least 65% by weight of ethylene. Said composition finds application in automotive field.
US07691937B2 Polymeric dispersants containing (meth)acryloyloxybenzoic acid
A polymeric dispersant having a block copolymer structure or a segmented oligomer structure wherein the block copolymer structure or segmented oligomer structure includes a segment polymerized by monomers according to Formula (I): wherein; R1 represents hydrogen or methyl; Y represents O, S, or NH; Aryl represents an aromatic group or a heteroaromatic group; and X represents hydrogen, an alkyl group, or a cation. A process for manufacturing the polymeric dispersant and the application of the polymeric dispersant in pigment dispersions, inkjet inks, and colored layers.
US07691935B2 Process for producing aqueous emulsion
A process for producing an aqueous emulsion of a polyolefin having a weight-average molecular weight of 20,000 or higher, characterized in that a styrene/maleic anhydride copolymer or/and an ester of a styrene/maleic acid copolymer is used as a polymer dispersant.
US07691932B2 Method of making a composition and nanocomposites therefrom
A mixture of layered silicate, block copolymer having at least one block that is compatible with the first layered silicate, and a solvent is sheared while the solvent is removed.
US07691931B2 Organic-inorganic hybrid material and method of preparing the organic-inorganic hybrid material, and electrophotographic photoreceptor, process cartridge, image forming apparatus and image forming method using the organic-inorganic hybrid material
An organic-inorganic hybrid material, including a charge transportable organic polymer and a metal oxide.
US07691930B2 Non-crosslinked flame-retardant resin composition, and an insulated wire and a wiring harness using the same
To provide a non-crosslinked flame-retardant resin composition delivering excellent heat resistance without deteriorating over a long period of time, as well as possessing sufficient flame retardancy, mechanical properties, flexibility and workability, and an insulated wire and a wiring harness using the same. The non-crosslinked flame-retardant resin composition includes (B) a metallic hydrate, (C) a hindered phenolic antioxidant, (D) a sulfurous antioxidant, and (E) a metallic oxide in (A) a non-crosslinked base resin which includes a propylene resin containing 50 wt % or more of propylene monomer. It is preferable to utilize an imdazole compound as the ingredient (D) and an oxide of zinc as the ingredient (E). In addition, the composition is used as an insulated covering material for a non-halogenous insulated wire, which is used in a wire bundle of the wiring harness.
US07691929B2 Flame retardant compositions
The present invention is directed a method of flame retarding a polymeric substrate using a specific group of azo and peroxide derivatives as flame retardants, to flame retardant compositions as well as to novel azo compounds usable as flame retarding compounds.
US07691925B2 Pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, pressure-sensitive adhesive sheets and surface protecting film
An object of the present invention is to provide a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition in which electrification of a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet can be prevented upon peeling, and staining property on an adherend can be reduced, and an antistatic pressure-sensitive sheet and surface protecting film using this. There is provided a pressure-sensitive composition comprising an ionic liquid and a polymer having a glass transition temperature Tg of 0° C. or lower as a base polymer.
US07691921B2 Cement admixture and method for producing the same
The present invention is to provide a method for producing a copolymer for a cement admixture, which enables to easily produce a blend of a plurality of copolymers with different monomer compositions in one polymerization operation, and is superior in water reducing performance and/or slump retention ability. Disclosed is a method for producing a copolymer for a cement admixture, which comprises a step of polymerizing monomer components comprising unsaturated polyalkylene glycol ether-based monomer (A) and unsaturated organic acid-based monomer (B), wherein the unsaturated polyalkylene glycol ether-based monomer (A) is added into a reactor in advance and the unsaturated organic acid-based monomer (B) is added thereto with an addition rate thereof changed at least one time.
US07691919B2 Dental materials based on ROMP composites
The invention relates to compositions, polymerizable by ring-opening metathesis, which contain (a) at least one monomer and/or oligomer which is polymerizable by ring-opening metathesis polymerization, (b) at least one filler and (c) at least one initiator for the ring-opening metathesis polymerization. The compositions are characterized in that the initiator is chemically or physically bound to the filler.
US07691915B2 Photosensitive resin composition for forming organic insulating film and device using the same
Disclosed is a photosensitive resin composition. The composition comprises [A] an alkali-soluble resin, [B] a photoactive compound and [C] a solvent. The alkali-soluble resin is a copolymer including at least one structural unit with an aziridine group. The composition exhibits good storage stability, high sensitivity, high UV transmittance, high residual film ratio, improved coating uniformity and excellent pattern-forming properties. Further disclosed is an organic insulating film formed using the composition. The organic insulating film has excellent resistance to solvents and chemicals.
US07691912B2 Ormosil aerogels containing silicon bonded linear polymers
The invention provides reinforced aerogel monoliths as well as fiber reinforced composites thereof for a variety of uses. Compositions and methods of preparing the monoliths and composites are also provided.
US07691910B2 Acidic zirconia sol and production method of the same
There is provided an acidic zirconia sol having compatibility of particle properties and binding properties, and a production method of the same.The present invention relates to a production method of an acidic zirconia sol containing zirconia particles having a particle diameter of less than 20 nm in a content of 10 to 50% by mass, based on the mass of all zirconia particles including: a first process in which an alkaline zirconia sol (A) and a zirconium salt (B) are mixed in a mass ratio (Bs/As) ranging from 0.2 to 5.0 of a mass of a solid content (Bs) which is converted into an amount of ZrO2 in the zirconium salt (B) to a mass of a solid content (As) which is converted into an amount of ZrO2 in the alkaline zirconia sol (A); and a second process in which the resultant mixture is reacted at 80 to 250° C. to produce an acidic zirconia sol.
US07691906B2 High lipid diet
A composition for use as a medicament, functional food or nutritional product is described which comprises at least one lipid wherein the lipid provides greater than 35% total energy of the composition. A preferred embodiment comprises a n-6/n-3 fatty acid ratio of about 2/1 to 7/1. In addition, a method of preparing the composition; use of the composition in the manufacture of a medicament, functional food or nutritional product; and a method of treatment or treatment or prevention of sepsis or inflammatory shock which comprises administering an effective amount of the composition are described.
US07691903B2 Oxidation-sensitive hydrophilic active principle containing composition and use thereof
The invention relates to a composition for topical use containing at least one oxidation sensitive hydrophilic active principle and at least one maleic anhydride copolymer, comprising one or more maleic anhydride comonomers and one or more comonomers selected from the group consisting of vinyl acetate, vinyl alcohol, vinylpyrrolidone, olefins containing from 2 to 20 carbon atoms, and styrene, in a physiologically acceptable medium containing an aqueous phase. The invention also relates to the use of a maleic anhydride copolymer as defined above for stabilizing an oxidation-sensitive hydrophilic active principle, in particular in the aqueous phase.
US07691892B2 Tetrazole compounds and their use as metabotropic glutamate receptor antagonists
The present invention relates to new compounds of formula I, wherein P, Q, X1, X2, X3, X4, R1, R2, m and p, are as defined as in formula I, or, salts, solvates or solvated salts thereof, processes for their preparation and new intermediates used in the preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds and to the use of said compounds in therapy.
US07691890B2 Anti-viral uses of leflunomide products
The present invention relates to anti-viral uses of leflunomide product, alone or in combination with other anti-viral agents, or in combination with a pyrimidine such as uridine.
US07691888B2 Thiazolyl-dihydro-indazole
The present invention encompasses compounds of the general formula (1) in which R1 to R3 are defined as in claim 1, which are suitable for treating diseases which are characterized by excessive or anomalous cell proliferation, and their use for producing a pharmaceutical having the abovementioned properties.
US07691885B2 Pyridones useful as inhibitors of kinases
The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of protein kinase. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders. The invention also provides processes for preparing compounds of the inventions.
US07691864B2 Anti-hypertensive composition and methods of treatment
Pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of hypertension comprising an effective anti-hypertensive amount of at least one compound in association with a pharmaceutically acceptable, substantially non-toxic carrier or excipient, the compound having one of the formulae (I), (II), (III) or (IV), and methods for the treatment of hypertension or effecting anti-hypertensive action which comprises administering to a patient requiring anti-hypertensive therapy or effect at least one of the above-described compounds.
US07691863B2 Pyrazine-2-carboxamide derivatives as CB2 receptor modulators
The present invention relates to compounds of the formula wherein R1 to R4 are as defined in the description and claims, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are useful for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases which are associated with the modulation of CB2 receptors.
US07691860B2 Sulfonamide derivatives
The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I): wherein A, B, C and D each independently are a methine group or a nitrogen atom, said methine group optionally having a substituent(s) with at least one of them meaning the methine group; E means a group represented by the following formulae (E1): R1 means a lower alkyl group or an aryl group optionally having a substituent(s) or means a lower alkylene group linked to arbitrary, linkable position(s) of E, and others. The compounds of the present invention are useful as an agent for the treatment of a variety of diseases related to NPY.
US07691859B2 Prenyl transferase inhibitors
A family of imidazole compounds useful for inhibiting the activity of prenyl transferases. The compounds are covered by the following formula: wherein X is (CHR11)n3(CH2)n4Z(CH2)n5 where Z is O, N(R12), S, or a bond; Y is CO, CH2, CS, or a bond; R1 is or N(R24R25); and the remaining substituents are as defined in the disclosure.
US07691858B2 Kinase inhibitors and methods of use thereof
Compositions and methods and are provided for treating disorders associated with compromised vasculostasis. Invention methods and compositions are useful for treating a variety of disorders including for example, stroke, myocardial infarction, cancer, ischemia/reperfusion injury, autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, eye diseases such as uveitis, retinopathies or macular degeneration, macular edema or other vitreoretinal diseases, inflammatory diseases such as autoimmune diseases, vascular leakage syndrome, edema, or diseases involving leukocyte activation, transplant rejection, respiratory diseases such as asthma, adult or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and the like.
US07691857B2 Muscarinic agents as therapeutic compounds
Muscarinic agonists of the formula (I) with M1 selectivity which are useful as agents for stimulating the cognitive functions of the brain.
US07691856B2 Thiadiazoledioxides and thiadiazoleoxides as CXC- and CC-chemokine receptor ligands
Disclosed are novel compounds of the formula: and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof. Examples of groups comprising Substituent A include heteroaryl, aryl, heterocycloalkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, alkynyl, alkenyl, aminoalkyl, alkyl or amino. Examples of groups comprising Substituent B include aryl and heteroaryl. Also disclosed is a method of treating a chemokine mediated diseases, such as, cancer, angiogenisis, angiogenic ocular diseases, pulmonary diseases, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, stroke and cardiac reperfusion injury, acute pain, acute and chronic inflammatory pain, and neuropathic pain using a compound of formula IA.
US07691851B2 Metalloprotease inhibitors containing a heterocyclic moiety
The present invention relates generally to pharmaceutical agents containing a heterocyclic moiety, and in particular, to heterocyclic metalloprotease inhibiting compounds. More particularly, the present invention provides a new class of heterocyclic MMP-13 inhibiting compounds with a modified benzoxazine moiety, that exhibit an increased potency and selectivity in relation to currently known MMP-13 inhibitors.
US07691843B2 N-hydroxyamide derivatives possessing antibacterial activity
Novel N-hydroxyamide derivatives are disclosed. These N-hydroxyamide derivatives inhibit UPD-3-O—(R-3-hydroxymyristoyl)-N-acetylglucosamine deacetylase, an enzyme present in gram negative bacteria and are therefore useful as antimicrobials and antibiotics. Methods of synthesis and of use of the compounds are also disclosed.
US07691840B2 Analogs of benzoquinone-containing ansamycins and methods of use thereof
The present invention provides analogs of benzoquinone-containing ansamycins and uses thereof for treating and modulating disorders associated with hyperproliferation, such as cancer. The present invention provides analogs of benzoquinone-containing ansamycins where the benzoquinone is reduced to a hydroquinone and trapped by reaction with a suitable acid, preferably ones that increase the solubility and air stability of the resulting 17-ammonium hydroquinone ansamycin analog.
US07691838B2 Method for treating diseases using HSP90-inhibiting agents in combination with antimitotics
The present invention provides a method for treating cancer. The method involves the administration of an HSP90 inhibitor and an antimitotic, where the combined administration provides a synergistic effect. In one aspect of the invention, a method of treating cancer is provided where a subject is treated with a dose of an HSP90 inhibitor in one step and a dose of an antimitotic in another step. In another aspect of the invention, a method of treating cancer is provided where a subject is first treated with a dose of an HSP90 inhibitor and subsequently treated with a dose of an antimitotic. In another aspect of the invention, a method of treating cancer is provided where a subject is first treated with a dose of an antimitotic and subsequently treated with a dose of an HSP90 inhibitor.
US07691837B2 Pyrrole derivatives as antimycobacterial compounds
Novel pyrrole derivatives of formula (I) and their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts having superior antimycobacterial activity against clinically sensitive as well as resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis as well as having lesser toxicity compared to known compounds. The use of the novel compounds of formula (I) for treatment of latent tuberculosis including Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR TB). The methods for preparation of the novel compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing the novel compounds and method of treating MDR TB by administration of compounds of formula (I).
US07691834B2 Substance for lowering high cholesterol level in serum and methods for preparing and using the same
The invention relates to a substance which lowers LDL cholesterol levels in serum and which is fat soluble β-sitostanol fatty acid ester, and to a method for preparing and using the same. The substance can be taken orally as a food additive, food substitute or supplement. A daily consumption of the β-sitostanol ester in an amount between about 0.2 and about 20 g/day has been shown to reduce the absorption of biliary and endogenic cholesterol.
US07691832B2 Methods of treatment of inflammatory diseases
Inflammatory bowel diseases are represented by two idiopathic disorders, which include ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Ulcerative colitis is restricted to the colon and involves uncertain and inflammation of the lining (mucosa) of the large intestine. Crohn's disease, on the other hand, can involve the mucosa of the small and/or large intestine and may involve deeper layers of the bowel wall. The present invention contains N-acetylcysteine disposed in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier for oral or rectal delivery for treating such inflammatory bowel diseases by topical application within the colon.
US07691826B2 Polysialic acid derivatives
A polysialic acid compound is reacted with a hetero-bifunctional reagent to introduce a pendant functional group for site-specific conjugation to sulfhydryl groups, for instance side chains of cysteine units in drugs, drug delivery systems, proteins or peptides. The functional group is, for instance, an N-maleimide group.
US07691825B2 Adenosine A2B receptor agonists
The present invention provides compounds of the formula wherein R1, R2, R3 and n have meaning as described in the specification, methods for their preparation, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The compounds of formula (I) are adenosine A2B receptor agonists and, thus, may be employed for the treatment of diseases in mammals that are mediated by the A2B receptor including, but not limited to, septic shock, cystic fibrosis, impotence, diarrhea, and cardiac diseases. Cardiac diseases include hyperplasia consequent to hypertension, arteriosclerosis, and heart attack. The present invention also provides methods for the induction of pharmacological stress to facilitate coronary imaging of areas of ischemia by employing compounds of formula (I). The compounds of formula (I) may be labeled, e.g., with radioactive isotopes, and therefore are useful in kinetic binding experiments.
US07691821B2 Inhibition of SHIP to enhance stem cell harvest and transplantation
The instant invention teaches the inhibition of SHIP expression, or function, for the increased efficacy of autologous stem cell transplants. In another embodiment, interference with SHIP function can be used to temporarily expand and mobilize the hematopoietic stem cell compartment to assist with leukapheresis, to promote hematopoietic recovery after myeloablation treatments, to deplete target stem cell clones (such a leukemic clones and other tumor stem cell types), and to deplete, or damage, the repopulating ability of the endogenous hematopoietic stem cell pool in order to allow transplanted hematopoietic stem cells to better home and engraft and to promote in vivo expansion and mobilization of other organ-specific stem cell populations (e.g., mesenchymal, mammary).
US07691817B2 System and method for inhibiting cellular proliferation with tachykinins
Systems and methods are described providing therapeutic preparations of tachykinins, and more specifically sialokinins, for treating various types of abnormal cellular proliferation conditions in regions of tissue associated with the body of a patient. The sialokinins may be isolated and purified from natural or bioengineered sources, or may be synthesized, and may be combined into, with, or on an implant for local elution or otherwise as a powder mixed in a carrier vehicle for injection delivery. Tumors, warts, and restenosis are abnormal cellular proliferation conditions treated by therapeutic doses of sialokinin. Size of the tissue structure to be treated is used to determine the therapeutic dose of sialokinin. The sialokinins are either locally or systemically delivered at therapeutic doses for the desired effect. Implants such as stents are coated with sialokinins for local elution at the site of injury or tissue otherwise vulnerable to harmful conditions treated by the sialokinin.
US07691816B2 Pharmaceutical compositions
The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising TGF-β superfamily members and sugars, the compositions allowing improved recovery and/or increased biological activity of the TGF-β superfamily member incorporated therein. The invention also relates to uses of sugars to improve the recovery or increase the biological activity of TGF-β superfamily members in a pharmaceutical composition. Uses of the pharmaceutical compositions are also described, particularly with reference to wound healing and fibrosis. Furthermore, the invention discloses medicaments for the prevention or reduction of injection pain.
US07691815B2 Methods for blocking TNF-alpha activity in mammals with trimeric soluble TNF receptors
This invention relates to a general methodology for efficient creation of trimeric soluble receptors for therapeutic applications. The process involves gene fusion between a soluble receptor with a ligand binding domain and a trimerization tag from the C-propeptide domain of pro-collagen, which is capable of self-assembly into a covalently linked trimer. Using both in vitro bioassays and an in vivo mouse model for collagen-induced arthritis (CIA), we show that the homotrimeric soluble TNF receptor produced with such method is a more potent blocker than dimeric TNF receptor decoys in inhibiting TNF-α mediated inflammatory diseases.
US07691808B2 Use of Slurp-1 for treating diseases related to acetylcholine receptor dysfunction
Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for the treatment or prevention of neurological disorders. Also disclosed are compositions and methods for the treatment or prevention of skin pathologies. The invention further discloses compositions and methods for the modulation of acetylcholine receptor activity. Antibodies generated against SLURP-1 and related proteins are also included.
US07691803B1 Propanol and related compounds and their use in perfume compositions
The present invention a method of improving, enhancing or modifying a fragrance formulation through the addition of an olfactory acceptable amount of a compound of formula: wherein R is absent, hydrogen or methyl; R1, R2, and R3 are independently hydrogen or methyl; and the broken lines represent independently single or double bonds, with the proviso that when R1, R2, and R3 are hydrogen, R is methyl.
US07691793B2 Lubricant additive containing alkyl hydroxy carboxylic acid boron esters
A composition is disclosed that comprises the reaction product of an acidic organic compound and a boron compound. The composition is useful as a detergent additive for lubricants and hydrocarbon fuels.
US07691790B2 Composition and process for enhanced oil recovery
The present invention includes a cost effective custom-designed blend of organic chemicals to stimulate oil production. The invention includes a chemical composition for use in drilling operations for oil recovery and the method of using the chemical composition. The chemical composition includes an ammonia compound, an alcohol, and aqueous carrier solution. The aqueous carrier solution is of sufficient volume such that it is operable to fully dissolve the ammonia compound and alcohol in the aqueous carrier solution.
US07691778B2 Exhaust gas purification catalyst
An exhaust gas purification catalyst comprises: an oxygen storage component constituted by a mixed oxide containing cerium and zirconium; and a catalytic metal carried on the oxygen storage component. The oxygen storage component is in the form of hollow secondary particles each formed so that primary particles of an average particle size of less than 10 nm cohere into a shell.
US07691777B2 Oxidation catalyst for purifying exhaust gas
An oxidation catalyst for purifying an exhaust gas, which can provide an excellent catalyst activity at lower temperatures for particulates and high boiling point hydrocarbons in an exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine, is provided. The oxidation catalyst for purifying an exhaust gas is composed of a composite metal oxide represented by the general formula: Y1-xAgxMnO3, wherein 0.01≦x≦0.15. The composite metal oxide is represented by the general formula: Y1-xAgxMn1-yAyO3, wherein A is one metal selected from the group consisting of Ti, Nb, Ta and Ru, and 0.005≦y≦0.2.
US07691776B2 Catalyst for the synthesis of alkyl mercaptan and process for the production thereof
The invention relates to an oxidic catalyst containing cesium and tungsten for the synthesis of alkyl mercaptans from alkanols and hydrogen sulfide, and to a process for the production of this catalyst, wherein the molar ratio of cesium to tungsten is <2:1.
US07691775B2 Reducible oxide based catalysts
A catalyst is disclosed herein. The catalyst includes a reducible oxide support and at least one noble metal fixed on the reducible oxide support. The noble metal(s) is loaded on the support at a substantially constant temperature and pH.
US07691763B2 High performance blue glass
A glass composition for forming a blue colored glass is disclosed. The glass composition is made up of a base glass portion, iron oxide, and at least one first additive compound selected from Nd2O3 in an amount up to 1 weight percent and/or CuO in an amount up to 0.5 weight percent. The base glass portion has the following components: SiO2 from 66 to 75 weight percent; Na2O from 10 to 20 weight percent; CaO from 5 to 15 weight percent; MgO from 0 to 5 weight percent; Al2O3 from 0 to 5 weight percent; B2O3 from 0 to 5 weight percent; and K2O from 0 to 5 weight percent. The total iron in the glass composition ranges from 0.3 to 1.2 weight percent, and the glass composition has a redox ratio ranging from 0.15 to 0.65.
US07691761B2 Roofing mat using modified urea-formaldehyde binder
Provided is thermosetting urea-formaldehyde (UF) resin binder formulation modified with a thickener. The formulation preferably has a viscosity in the range of from 3 to 10 cP and a surface tension of from 35 to 50 mN/m, and is preferably prepared from a binder composition exhibiting a viscosity of from 175 to 250 cP.
US07691756B2 Semiconductor device including a coupled dielectric layer and metal layer, method of fabrication thereof, and material for coupling a dielectric layer and a metal layer in a semiconductor device
A passivating coupling material for, on the one hand, passivating a dielectric layer in a semiconductor device, and on the other hand, for permitting or at least promoting liquid phase metal deposition thereon in a subsequent process step. In a particular example, the dielectric layer may be a porous material having a desirably decreased dielectric constant k, and the passivating coupling material provides steric shielding groups that substantially block the adsorption and uptake of ambient moisture into the porous dielectric layer. The passivating coupling materials also provides metal nucleation sides for promoting the deposition of a metal thereon in liquid phase, in comparison with metal deposition without the presence of the passivating coupling material. The use of a liquid phase metal deposition process facilitates the subsequent manufacture of the semiconductor device. In one example, the passivating coupling material has multiple Si atoms in its chemical composition, which desirably increases the thermal stability of the material.
US07691751B2 Selective silicide formation using resist etchback
Methods of selectively forming metal silicides on a memory device are provided. The methods can include forming a mask layer over the memory device; forming a patterned resist over the mask layer; removing upper portions of the patterned resist; forming a patterned mask layer by removing portions of the mask layer that are not covered by the patterned resist; and forming metal silicides on the memory device by a chemical reaction of a metal layer formed on the memory device with portions of the memory device that are not covered by the patterned mask layer. By preventing silicidation of underlying silicon containing layers/components of the memory device that are covered by the patterned mask layer, the methods can selectively form the metal silicides on the desired portions of the memory device.
US07691748B2 Through-silicon via and method for forming the same
A method for forming a through-silicon via includes the steps of defining a groove in each chip of a wafer which has a plurality of semiconductor chips; applying liquid polymer on the wafer to fill the groove; forming an insulation layer on a sidewall of the groove through patterning the polymer; forming a metal layer to fill the groove which is formed with the insulation layer on the sidewall thereof; and back-grinding a backside of the wafer to expose the metal layer filled in the groove.
US07691740B2 Semiconductor device and method of fabricating same
The semiconductor device fabrication method according the present invention having, forming an interlayer dielectric film containing carbon above a semiconductor substrate, forming a protective film on that portion of the interlayer dielectric film, which is close to the surface and in which the carbon concentration is low, forming a trench by selectively removing a desired region of the interlayer dielectric film and protective film, such that the region extends from the surface of the protective film to the bottom surface of the interlayer dielectric film, supplying carbon to the interface between the interlayer dielectric film and protective film, and forming a conductive layer by burying a conductive material in the trench.
US07691738B2 Metal line in semiconductor device and fabricating method thereof
A metal line in a semiconductor device and fabricating method thereof includes a first contact plug on a substrate, a first insulating interlayer over the substrate including the first contact plug, a first etch stop layer formed over the first insulating interlayer; a trench in the first insulating interlayer and the first etch stopper layer, a metal line in the trench, the metal line including a second contact plug projecting from the trench, wherein the metal line and the trench are formed as a single body, and a second insulating interlayer over the substrate including the metal line and the second contact plug.
US07691733B2 Laser processing method for trench-edge-defect-free solid phase epitaxy in confined geometrics
The present invention provides an improved amorphization/templated recrystallization (ATR) method for fabricating low-defect-density hybrid orientation substrates. ATR methods for hybrid orientation substrate fabrication generally start with a Si layer having a first orientation bonded to a second Si layer or substrate having a second orientation. Selected regions of the first Si layer are amorphized and then recrystallized into the orientation of the second Si layer by using the second Si layer as a template. In particular, this invention provides a melt-recrystallization ATR method, for use alone or in combination with non-melt-recrystallization ATR methods, in which selected Si regions bounded by dielectric-filled trenches are induced to undergo an orientation change by the steps of preamorphization, laser-induced melting, and corner-defect-free templated recrystallization from the melt.
US07691732B2 Manufacturing method of nitride substrate, nitride substrate, and nitride-based semiconductor device
A manufacturing method of a nitride substrate includes the steps of preparing a ground substrate; forming a mask on the ground substrate; placing the ground substrate in a reactor, and heating the ground substrate to a temperature of 850° C. to 1100° C. In the step of heating the ground substrate, HCl and NH3 are supplied into the reactor so that partial pressure PHCl satisfies (1.5+0.0005 p) kPa≦PHCl≦(4+0.0005 p) kPa and partial pressure PNH3 satisfies (15−0.0009 p) kPa≦PNH3≦(26−0.0017 p) kPa, whereby an AlxGayIn1-x-yN crystal (0≦x<1, 0
US07691727B2 Method for manufacturing an integrated circuit with fully depleted and partially depleted transistors
A method for manufacturing an integrated circuit containing fully and partially depleted MOS transistors, including the steps of forming similar MOS transistors on a thin silicon layer formed on a silicon-germanium layer resting on a silicon substrate; attaching the upper surface of the structure to a support wafer; eliminating the substrate; depositing a mask and opening this mask at the locations of the fully-depleted transistors; oxidizing the silicon-germanium at the locations of the fully-depleted transistors in conditions such that a condensation phenomenon occurs; and eliminating the oxidized portion and the silicon-germanium portion, whereby there remain transistors with a thinned silicon layer.
US07691722B2 Isolation trench fill using oxide liner and nitride etch back technique with dual trench depth capability
An oxide layer is formed over a substrate having a smaller isolation trench and a large isolation trench. A nitride layer is formed over the oxide layer such that it completely fills the smaller isolation trench and lines the larger isolation trench. The nitride layer is etched back to form a recess in the nitride layer in the smaller isolation trench while at least a portion of the nitride layer lining the larger isolation trench is completely removed. A layer of HDP oxide is deposited over the substrate, completely filling the smaller and larger isolation trenches. The HDP oxide layer is planarized to the upper surface of the substrate. The deeper larger isolation trench may be formed by performing an etching step after the nitride layer has been etched back, prior to depositing HDP oxide.
US07691719B2 Semiconductor device having storage nodes and its method of fabrication
Embodiments of a semiconductor device having storage nodes include an interlayer insulating layer disposed on a semiconductor substrate; a conductive pad disposed in the interlayer insulating layer to contact with a predetermined portion of the substrate, an upper portion of the conductive pad protruding above the interlayer insulating layer; an etch stop layer disposed on the conductive pad and the interlayer insulating layer; and storage nodes penetrating the etch stop layer and disposed on the conductive pad. A penetration path of wet etchant is completely blocked during the wet etch process that removes the mold oxide layer. Therefore, inadvertent etching of the insulating layer due to penetration of wet etchant is prevented, resulting in a stronger, more stable, storage node structure.
US07691717B2 Polysilicon containing resistor with enhanced sheet resistance precision and method for fabrication thereof
A polysilicon containing resistor includes: (1) a p dopant selected from the group consisting of boron and boron difluoride; and (2) an n dopant selected from the group consisting of arsenic and phosphorus. Each of the p dopant and the n dopant has a dopant concentration from about 1e18 to about 1e21 dopant atoms per cubic centimeter. A method for forming the polysilicon resistor uses corresponding implant doses from about 1e14 to about 1e16 dopant ions per square centimeter. The p dopant and the n dopant may be provided simultaneously or sequentially. The method provides certain polysilicon resistors with a sheet resistance percentage standard deviation of less than about 1.5%, for a polysilicon resistor having a sheet resistance from about 100 to about 5000 ohms per square.
US07691715B2 Method of fabricating oxide semiconductor device
A method for fabricating a device using an oxide semiconductor, including a process of forming the oxide semiconductor on a substrate and a process of changing the conductivity of the oxide semiconductor by irradiating a predetermined region thereof with an energy ray.
US07691713B2 Method of manufacturing semiconductor device capable of suppressing impurity concentration reduction in doped channel region arising from formation of gate insulating film
A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device is provided that can suppress impurity concentration reduction in a doped channel region arising from formation of a gate insulating film. With a silicon oxide film (20) and a silicon nitride film (21) being formed, p-type impurity ions (23.sub.1, 23.sub.2) are implanted in a Y direction from diagonally above. As for an implant angle .alpha. of the ion implantation, an implant angle is adopted that satisfies the relationship tan−1 (W2/T)<α≦tan−1 (W1/T), where W1 is an interval between a first portion (211) and a fourth portion (214) and an interval between a third portion (213) and a sixth portion (216); W2 is an interval between a second portion (212) and a fifth portion (215); T is a total film thickness of the silicon oxide film (20) and the silicon nitride film (21). When the implant angle α is controlled within that range, impurity ions (231, 231) are implanted into a second side surface (10A2) and a fifth side surface (10A5) through a silicon oxide film (13).
US07691712B2 Semiconductor device structures incorporating voids and methods of fabricating such structures
Semiconductor device structures and fabrication methods for field effect transistors in which a gate electrode is provided with an air gap or void disposed adjacent to a sidewall of the gate electrode. The void may be bounded by a dielectric spacer proximate to the sidewall of the gate electrode and a dielectric layer having a spaced relationship with the dielectric spacer. The methods of the invention involve the use of a temporary spacer consisting of a sacrificial material supplied adjacent to the sidewall of the gate electrode, which is removed after the dielectric layer is formed.
US07691708B2 Trench type MOSgated device with strained layer on trench sidewall
A MOSgated trench device has a reduced on resistance by forming a less than about a 13 nm thick strained SiGe layer on the silicon surface of the trenches and forming a thin (30 nm or less) layer of epitaxially deposited silicon on the SiGe layer which epi layer is converted to a gate oxide layer. The conduction channel formed by the SiGe layer is permanently strained to increase its mobility particularly hole mobility.
US07691706B2 Method of fabricating a semiconductor device
Embodiments relate to a method for fabricating a semiconductor device. In embodiments, the method may include forming a gate dielectric layer on an active region of a semiconductor substrate defined by an isolation region to form a gate conductive layer pattern, etching the isolation region of the semiconductor substrate where the gate conductive layer pattern is formed, to form an isolation trench, forming a polyoxide layer on the gate conductive layer pattern and a sidewall oxide layer in the trench by carrying out an oxidation process, forming a spacer nitride layer on the polyoxide layer and a liner nitride layer on the sidewall oxide layer by carrying out a nitride layer forming process, and then forming a dielectric layer on an entire surface of the resultant structure to fill the trench.
US07691702B2 Method of manufacture of an apparatus for increasing stability of MOS memory cells
In deep submicron memory arrays there is noted a relatively steady on current value and, therefore, threshold values of the transistors comprising the memory cell are reduced. This, in turn, results in an increase in the leakage current of the memory cell. With the use of an ever increasing number of memory cells leakage current must be controlled. A method of manufacture of a dynamic threshold voltage control scheme implemented with no more than minor changes to the existing MOS process technology is disclosed. The disclosed invention controls the threshold voltage of MOS transistors. Methods for enhancing the impact of the dynamic threshold control technology using this apparatus are also included. The invention is particularly useful for SRAM, DRAM, and NVM devices.
US07691695B2 Semiconductor device having strip-shaped channel and method for manufacturing such a device
The invention relates to a semiconductor device (10) consisting of a substrate (11) and a semiconductor body (2) comprising a strip-shaped semiconductor region (3,3A,3B) of silicon in which a field effect transistor is formed, wherein a source region (4) of a first conductivity type, a channel region (33) of a second conductivity type opposed to the first, and a drain region (5) of the first conductivity type are arranged in succession, successively, seen in the longitudinal direction of the strip-shaped semiconductor region (3,3A,3B), and wherein the channel region (33) is provided with a gate dielectric (6), on which a first gate electrode (7) is present on a first vertical side of the strip-shaped semiconductor region (3,3A,3B), which gate electrode (7) is provided with a first connection region (7A), and on which a second gate electrode (8) is present on a second vertical side of the strip-shaped semiconductor region (3,3A,3B) positioned opposite the first vertical side, which second gate electrode (8) is provided with a second connection region (8A). According to the invention the first and second gate electrodes (7,8) completely fill the space on either side of the strip-shaped semiconductor region (3,3A,3B) over the width of the connection regions (7A,8A). In a preferred embodiment the gate electrodes (7,8) each border a horizontal side of the strip-shaped semiconductor region (3,3A,3B). The device (10) according to the invention is very compact, suitable for the sub 45 nm domain and easy to manufacture.
US07691693B2 Method for suppressing layout sensitivity of threshold voltage in a transistor array
A method for smoothing variations in threshold voltage in an integrated circuit layout. The method begins by identifying recombination surfaces associated with transistors in the layout. Such recombination surfaces are treated to affect the recombination of interstitial atoms adjacent such surfaces, thus minimizing variations in threshold voltage of transistors within the layout.
US07691692B2 Substrate processing apparatus and a manufacturing method of a thin film semiconductor device
A substrate processing apparatus includes a plurality of evacuable treatment chambers connected to one another via an evacuable common chamber, and the common chamber is provided with means for transporting a substrate between each treatment chamber. More specifically, a substrate processing apparatus includes a plurality of evacuable treatment chambers, at least one of said treatment chambers having a film formation function through a vapor phase reaction therein, at least one of said treatment chambers having an annealing function with light irradiation and at least one of said treatment chambers having a heating function therein. The apparatus also has a common chamber through which said plurality of evacuable treatment chambers are connected to one another, and a transportation means provided in said common chamber for transporting a substrate between each treatment chamber.
US07691689B2 Methods of fabricating semiconductor devices having multiple channel transistors and semiconductor devices fabricated thereby
In methods of fabricating a semiconductor device having multiple channel transistors and semiconductor devices fabricated thereby, the semiconductor device includes an isolation region disposed within a semiconductor substrate and defining a first region. A plurality of semiconductor pillars self-aligned with the first region and spaced apart from each other are disposed within the first region, and each of the semiconductor pillars has at least one recessed region therein. At least one gate structure may be disposed across the recessed regions, which crosses the semiconductor pillars and extends onto the isolation region.
US07691687B2 Method for processing laser-irradiated thin films having variable thickness
A crystalline film includes a first crystalline region having a first film thickness and a first crystalline grain structure; and a second crystalline region having a second film thickness and a second crystalline grain structure. The first film thickness is greater than the second film thickness and the first and second film thicknesses are selected to provide a crystalline region having the degree and orientation of crystallization that is desired for a device component.
US07691683B2 Electrode structures and method to form electrode structures that minimize electrode work function variation
Electrode structures, variable resistance memory devices, and methods of making the same, which minimize electrode work function variation. Methods of forming an electrode having a minimized work function variation include methods of eliminating concentric circles of material having different work functions. Exemplary electrodes include electrode structures having concentric circles of materials with different work functions, wherein this difference in workfunction has been minimized by recessing these materials within an opening in a dielectric and forming a third conductor, having a uniform work function, over said recessed materials.
US07691682B2 Build-up-package for integrated circuit devices, and methods of making same
A device is disclosed which includes, in one illustrative example, an integrated circuit die having an active surface and a molded body extending around a perimeter of the die, the molded body having lips that are positioned above a portion of the active surface of the die. Another illustrative example includes an integrated circuit die having an active surface, a molded body extending around a perimeter of the die and a CTE buffer material formed around at least a portion of the perimeter of the die adjacent the active surface of the die, wherein the CTE buffer material is positioned between a portion of the die and a portion of the molded body and wherein the CTE buffer material has a coefficient of thermal expansion that is intermediate a coefficient of thermal expansion for the die and a coefficient of thermal expansion for the molded body.
US07691678B2 Solid-state imaging device and method for manufacturing the same
A solid-state imaging device comprises a housing in which a base and ribs forming a rectangular frame are formed in one piece by a resin; a plurality of metal lead pieces embedded in the housing, each of which has an internal terminal portion facing an internal space of the housing and an external terminal portion exposed at an outer portion of the housing; an imaging element arranged on the base in the internal space of the housing; connecting members connecting electrodes of the imaging element to the internal terminal portions of the metal lead pieces; and a transparent plate fastened to an upper face of the ribs. The upper face of the ribs is provided with a lower step portion that is lowered along an external periphery, and the transparent plate is fastened to the upper face of the ribs by an adhesive filled at least into the lower step portion. The joint between the ribs and the transparent plate has a cushioning effect with respect to stress caused by thermal deformation and the like, improving durability.
US07691673B2 Electronic parts packaging structure and method of manufacturing the same
An electronic parts packaging structure of the present invention includes a wiring substrate having a wiring pattern, a first insulating film which is formed on the wiring substrate and which has an opening portion in a packaging area where an electronic parts is mounted, the electronic parts having a connection terminal flip-chip mounted on the wiring pattern exposed in the opening portion of the first insulating film, a second insulating film for covering the electronic parts, a via hole formed in a predetermined portion of the first and second insulating films on the wiring pattern, and an upper wiring pattern formed on the second insulating film and connected to the wiring pattern through the via hole.
US07691672B2 Substrate treating method and method of manufacturing semiconductor apparatus
The present invention provides a substrate treating method including the steps of joining a one-side surface of a substrate to be treated to a support substrate, treating the substrate to be treated in the condition where the substrate to be treated is supported by the support substrate, and removing the support substrate from the substrate to be treated. The step of joining the substrate to be treated to the support substrate includes melting a joint bump formed on the substrate to be treated so as to join the substrate to be treated to the support substrate, and the step of removing the support substrate from the substrate to be treated includes polishing the support substrate so as to remove the support substrate.
US07691671B2 Radiant energy heating for die attach
Methods and systems for attaching a chip to a next level package by directing radiant energy at the chip back side while substantially preventing irradiation of the next level package are described.
US07691669B2 Techniques for providing decoupling capacitance
Techniques for electronic device fabrication are provided. In one aspect, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device comprises at least one interposer structure having one or more vias and a plurality of decoupling capacitors integrated therein, the at least one interposer structure being configured to allow for one or more of the plurality of decoupling capacitors to be selectively deactivated. In another aspect, a method of fabricating an electronic device comprising at least one interposer structure having one or more vias and a plurality of decoupling capacitors integrated therein comprises the following step. One or more of the plurality of decoupling capacitors are selectively deactivated.
US07691668B2 Method and apparatus for multi-chip packaging
A method and apparatus are provided for multi-chip packaging. A multi-chip package (100) includes a substrate (105) and a plurality of semiconductor dice (110, 120, 130). A first semiconductor die (110) is physically coupled to an upper face of the substrate (105), the first semiconductor die (110) being a smallest one of the plurality of semiconductor dice (110, 120, 130).
US07691666B2 Methods of making thin film transistors comprising zinc-oxide-based semiconductor materials and transistors made thereby
A thin film transistor comprises a zinc-oxide-containing semiconductor material. Such transistors can further comprise spaced apart first and second contact means or electrodes in contact with said material. Further disclosed is a process for fabricating a thin film transistor device, wherein the substrate temperature is no more than 300° C. during fabrication.
US07691663B2 CMOS image sensor having double gate insulator therein and method for manufacturing the same
A method for manufacturing a CMOS image sensor includes: preparing a semiconductor substrate incorporating therein a p-type epitaxial layer by epitaxially growing up an upper portion of the semiconductor substrate; forming a pixel array in one predetermined location of the semiconductor substrate, the pixel array having a plurality of transistors and a photodiode therein, wherein each transistor employs a gate insulator with a thickness ranging from 40 Å to 90 Å; and forming a logic circuit in the other predetermined location of the semiconductor substrate, the logic circuit having at least one transistor, wherein the transistor employs a gate insulator with a thickness ranging from 5 Å to 40 Å.
US07691660B2 Methods of manufacturing microelectronic imaging units on a microfeature workpiece
Methods for manufacturing microelectronic imaging units and microelectronic imaging units that are formed using such methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method includes providing a plurality of imaging dies on a microfeature workpiece. The individual imaging dies include an image sensor, an integrated circuit operably coupled to the image sensor, and a plurality of external contacts operably coupled to the integrated circuit. The method further includes attaching a plurality of covers to corresponding imaging dies, cutting the microfeature workpiece to singulate the imaging dies, and coupling the singulated dies to a support member. The covers can be attached to the imaging dies before or after the workpiece is cut.
US07691657B2 Light emitting device using nitride semiconductor and fabrication method of the same
A nitride based 3-5 group compound semiconductor light emitting device comprising: a substrate; a buffer layer formed above the substrate; a first In-doped GaN layer formed above the buffer layer; an InxGa1-xN/InyGa1−yN super lattice structure layer formed above the first In-doped GaN layer; a first electrode contact layer formed above the InxGa1-31 xN/InyGa1−yN super lattice structure layer; an active layer formed above the first electrode contact layer and functioning to emit light; a second In-doped GaN layer; a GaN layer formed above the second In-doped GaN layer; and a second electrode contact layer formed above the GaN layer. The present invention can reduce crystal defects of the nitride based 3-5 group compound semiconductor light emitting device and improve the crystallinity of a GaN GaN based single crystal layer in order to improve the performance of the light emitting device and ensure the reliability thereof.
US07691655B2 Method of manufacturing semiconductor optical device
Method for manufacturing a semiconductor optical device includes forming an epitaxial structure containing at least an active layer which can emit light, of a III-V group semiconductor material; forming an insulating layer over the epitaxial structure, which prevents the V group element from escaping from the epitaxial structure during heat treatment; heat treating the epitaxial structure at at least 800 degrees C.; and removing the insulating layer, thereby enhancing the reliability of the device.
US07691654B2 Method for manufacturing active matrix substrate, active matrix substrate, electro-optical device and electronic apparatus
A method for manufacturing an active matrix substrate having a pixel electrode including: forming a bank partitioning the pixel electrode by a droplet discharge method; and disposing a functional liquid containing a conductive material to a region partitioned by the bank so as to form the pixel electrode.
US07691647B2 Compositions for use as a signal generation component and methods of using same
Compositions suitable for use as signal generation components of an immunoassay, and methods for their use. According to one aspect of the invention, the composition includes a carrier having a coating of an aminodextran and a metal chelate incorporated therein. The metal chelate is present in the amount of at least 0.065 μMole per gram of carrier, and the aminodextran coating density averaging at least about 45 μg per milligram of carrier. In another aspect of the invention, carrier is dyed with a complex having the formula: M(L1)x(L2)y, wherein M is a metal selected from the group consisting of europium, terbium, dysprosium, samarium, osmium and ruthenium; L1 is a ligand selected from the group consisting of DPP, TOPO, TPPO; L2 comprises a ligand having the formula wherein R is one or more substituents, each substituent comprising an electron donating group; n=2-10; x=1-2; and y=2-4.
US07691646B2 Hazardous substance removing method, hazardous substance removing material used therein such as air filter, mask, wipe sheet, and the like, and storage method thereof
A hazardous substance (20) is removed by using a hazardous substance removing material (10) in which a support (11) supports an antibody (12). Humidity of the ambient atmosphere of the antibody (12) is controlled so that the antibody (12) becomes active.
US07691634B2 Method, system and component for controlling the preservation of a product
The invention pertains to a method, a system and a component for systematically and automatically controlling a product, whose preservation in a distribution circuit depends on temperature, in particular a product subjected to a cold chain. The method includes: affixing, on the product, a marker including elements, in particular the bars of a bar code, intended to be identified by automatic processing units, fixing a component on the product. The component includes at least one part including a mask intended for masking the elements of the marker, at least temporarily, without modifying them, when (i) the temperature of the product exceeds a specific temperature threshold or (ii) when the preservation conditions differ from a specific reference level, in particular characterized by the exceeding of a specific temperature threshold for a longer duration than a specific duration or by the exceeding of a specific preservation duration.
US07691628B1 Use of Rev-erb family of receptors in screening
The present invention relates to the use of receptors of the Rev-erb family to screen substances which are useful in the treatment of lipid metabolism dysfunctions associated with apolipoprotein C-III. The invention relates more particularly to screening methods for selecting substances which are useful for the treatment of these dysfunctions. Lastly, the invention relates to the use of the substances thus identified for the preparation of therapeutic compositions which are useful for the treatment of lipid metabolism dysfunctions associated with apolipoprotein C-III. The subject of the present invention is also the use of screening tests for the characterization, justification and claim of the mechanism of action of substances possessing anti-atherosclerotic properties using the Rev-erb receptors and/or the response elements thereof, as well as their effect on apo C-III.
US07691626B2 Self-contained cell culture apparatus and method of use
A self-contained cell culture apparatus and method of use in which a cell culture may be stored frozen for an extended period, then thawed, incubated and grown in a closed system without additional processing or added constituents. The apparatus and method readily lend themselves to automated handling and analysis by MEMS devices, and find particular application in micro gravity and/or high radiation environments. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope of the claims.
US07691624B2 Cancer cell detecting devices
This invention relates to a device for detecting cancer cells. The device includes a light source for generating light (e.g., a light emitting diode), a first optical filter selected from the group consisting of a band pass filter and a long pass filter, a second optical filter (i.e., a band pass filter) disposed between the light source and the first optical filter, and a sample receiver for receiving a sample. The sample receiver is disposed between the first and second optical filters. The first optical filter, the sample receiver, and the second optical filter are aligned so that light emitted from the light source passes sequentially through the second optical filter, the sample receiver, and the first optical filter.
US07691623B2 Method for the fabrication of a “lab on chip” from photoresist material for medical diagnostic applications
The present invention relates to a device for performing immuno assays (“biochip” or “lab on chip” respectively), a procedure for its fabrication and the use of the device for performing immuno assays. Furthermore the present invention relates to the use of a photo lithographically patternable dry film photo resist based on a material with functional chemical groups for the immobilization of biomolecules.
US07691616B2 Cytochrome P450 oxygenases
Nucleic acids encoding cytochrome P450 variants are provided. The cytochrome P450 variants of have a higher alkane-oxidation capability, alkene-oxidation capability, and/or a higher organic-solvent resistance than the corresponding wild-type or parent cytochrome P450 enzyme. A preferred wild-type cytochrome P450 is cytochrome P450 BM-3. Preferred cytochrome P450 variants include those having an improved capability to hydroxylate alkanes and epoxidate alkenes comprising less than 8 carbons, and have amino acid substitutions corresponding to V78A, H236Q, and E252G of cytochrome P450 BM-3. Preferred cytochrome P450 variants also include those having an improved hydroxylation activity in solutions comprising co-solvents such as DMSO and THF, and have amino acid substitutions corresponding to T235A, R471A, E494K, and S1024E of cytochrome P450 BM-3.
US07691615B2 Process for the production of piperidine derivatives with microorganisms
The present invention relates to the production of a product compound having a structure according to Formulae IA and/or IB: wherein n is 0 or 1; R1 is hydrogen or hydroxy; R2 is hydrogen; or, when n is 0, R1 and R2 taken together form a second bond between the carbon atoms bearing R1 and R2, provided that when n is 1, R1 and R2 are each hydrogen; R3 is —COOH or —COOR4; R4 is an alkyl or aryl moiety; A, B, and D are the substituents of their rings, each of which may be different or the same, and are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogens, alkyl, hydroxy, and alkoxy. This process involves incubating a starting compound having a structure according to Formulae IIA and/or IIB: wherein R3 is —CH3 and R1, R2, A, B, and D are defined above in the presence of a microorganism under conditions effective to produce the product compound. The microorganism can be from the genus Streptomyces, Stemphylium, Gliocladium, Bacillus, Botrytis, Cyathus, Rhizopus, Pycniodosphora, Pseudomonas, Helicostylum, Aspergillus, Mucor, Gelasinospora, Rhodotorula, Candida, Mycobacterium, or Penicilluc. Alternatively, the microorganism can be Cunninghamella baineri.
US07691606B2 Polynucleotides encoding GDNFRα
GDNFRα, GDNFRα extracellular domain (ECD), GDNFRα variants, chimeric GDNFRα (e.g., GDNFRα immunoadhesin), and antibodies which bind thereto (including agonist and neutralizing antibodies) are disclosed. Various uses for these molecules are described, including methods to modulate cell activity and survival by response to GDNFRα-ligands, for example GDNF, by providing GDNFRα to the cell. Also provided are methods for using GDNFRα, GDNF, or agonists thereof, separately or in complex, to treat kidney diseases.
US07691604B1 MRG polypeptides and nucleic acids encoding the same
The invention relates generally to novel genes expressed in normal but not neurogenin-1-deficient animals. The invention relates specifically to a novel family of G protein-coupled receptors and a novel family of two-transmembrane segment proteins that are expressed in dorsal root ganglia, and a method of screening for genes specifically expressed in nociceptive sensory neurons.
US07691603B2 Intracellular formation of peptide conjugates
The invention includes methods and compositions for forming peptide conjugates intracellularly having a covalent linkage between a modifying group and a glycosylated or non-glycosylated peptide. The modifying group is conjugated to the peptide via a glycosyl linking group interposed between and covalently linked to both the peptide and the modifying group.
US07691600B2 Method for detecting and/or identifying bacteria present in a sample
The present invention relates to a method for detecting and/or identifying bacteria present in a liquid or solid sample, characterized in that: a. the sample that may contain said bacteria is placed in a liquid culture medium, in a first container, b. a second container comprising at least one system for detecting said bacteria is provided, c. a means of transfer between the first container and the second container is provided, d. a temperature T1 is applied inside the second container, then e. a temperature T2 is applied inside the second container, f. the temperature T1 is higher than the temperature T2 such that a defined volume of culture medium is transferred from the first container to the second container, g. the presence or absence of bacteria is determined and/or the bacteria are identified within the detection system.
US07691597B2 Method for measuring protease activity of transglutaminase and transglutaminase composition
The invention provides a method for measuring the protease activity of a transglutaminase-containing product comprising: mixing an aqueous solution (sample solution) of a transglutaminase-containing product and an aqueous solution of dimethylcasein in a prescribed ratio of transglutaminase activity to quantity of dimethylcasein, allowing the mixture to stand under prescribed conditions to cause a degradation reaction by protease to progress, adding an acid, filtering, and measuring the concentration of the protein in the filtrate. The invention is particularly useful for transglutaminase formulation for binding application and transglutaminase formulation for Surimi product.
US07691594B2 Anticancer agent
It is an object of the present invention to provide a cancer-suppressing agent comprising a novel cancer-suppressing gene based on the discovery of such cancer-suppressing gene. The present invention provides A cancer-suppressing agent which comprises PCDH20 gene or a homologous gene thereof.
US07691592B2 Modulators of odorant receptors
The present invention relates to polypeptides capable of promoting odorant receptor cell surface localization and odorant receptor functional expression. The present invention further provides assays for the detection of ligands specific for various odorant receptors. Additionally, the present invention provides methods of screening for odorant receptor accessory protein polymorphisms and mutations associated with disease states, as well as methods of screening for therapeutic agents, ligands, and modulators of such proteins.
US07691587B2 Determining and reducing immunoresistance to a botulinum toxin therapy using botulinum toxin B peptides
The present invention provides BoNT/B peptides, BoNT/B peptide compositions, tolerogizing compositions, immune response inducing compositions, as well as methods of determining immunoresistance to botulinum toxin therapy in an individual, methods of treating immunoresistance to botulinum toxin therapy in an individual, methods of reducing anti-botulinum toxin antibodies in an individual and methods of inducing a BoNT/B immune response an individual.
US07691586B2 Method for predicting and judging the recurrence of liver cancer after treating liver cancer
A method for prognosing possible recurrence after treatment of the liver cancer, characterized by measuring GPC3 contained in a test sample by use of an anti-GPC3 antibody.
US07691583B2 High sensitivity mechanical resonant sensor
A system and method for detecting mass based on a frequency differential of a resonating micromachined structure, such as a cantilever beam. A high aspect ratio cantilever beam is coated with an immobilized binding partner that couples to a predetermined cell or molecule. A first resonant frequency is determined for the cantilever having the immobilized binding partner. Upon exposure of the cantilever to a solution that binds with the binding partner, the mass of the cantilever beam increases. A second resonant frequency is determined and the differential resonant frequency provides the basis for detecting the target cell or molecule. The cantilever may be driven externally or by ambient noise. The frequency response of the beam can be determined optically using reflected light and two photodetectors or by interference using a single photodetector.
US07691580B2 Reverse protein delivery into cells on coded microparticles
Systems, methods and kits that utilize uniquely coded microparticles for performing protein assays are provided. The uniquely coded microparticles are used as a substrate for reverse protein delivery into cells. The microparticles and methods offer the possibility of studying the biological functions of either a single protein of interest in multiple cell types per assay or multiple proteins in a single cell type.
US07691576B2 Compartmentalized self tagging
The present invention relates to the development of a novel method for the selection of nucleic acid processing and other enzymes. In particular the invention relates to a method for the selection of nucleic acid polymerases and other enzymes with desired properties based on the method of compartmentalized self-tagging.
US07691575B2 Immunomodulatory compositions
Methods useful, for example, in identifying plant compositions that have immunomodulatory activity. Also disclosed is an Asteraceae plant immunomodulatory composition useful for increasing an immune response, e.g., IFN γ or IL-2 transcription.
US07691573B2 Cleavage of nucleic acids
The present invention relates to means for cleaving a nucleic acid cleavage structure in a site-specific manner. Enzymes, including 5′ nucleases and 3′ exonucleases, are used to detect and identify nucleic acids derived from microorganisms. Methods are provided which allow for the detection and identification of bacterial and viral pathogens in a sample.
US07691564B2 Heterotrimeric G-protein
Receptor mediated activation of heterotrimeric G-proteins is visualized in living cells by monitoring fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) between subunits of a G protein fused to cyan and yellow fluorescent proteins. The G-protein heterotrimer rapidly dissociates and reassociates upon addition and removal of cognate ligand. Energy transfer pairs of G-proteins enables direct in situ detection and have applications for drug screening and GPCR de-orphaning.
US07691563B2 Method for alleviating pain using sphingosine-1-phosphate and related compounds, and assays for identifying such compounds
Methods for alleviating pain comprising administering to a subject sphingosine-1-phosphate, functional fragments and derivatives thereof, and other compounds, and assays for identifying such compounds.
US07691559B2 Immersion lithography edge bead removal
A method of performing immersion lithography on a semiconductor wafer is provided. The method includes providing a layer of resist onto a surface of the semiconductor wafer. Next, an edge-bead removal process spins the wafer at a speed greater than 1000 revolutions per minute and dispenses solvent through a nozzle while the wafer is spinning. Then, the resist layer is exposed using an immersion lithography exposure system.
US07691558B2 Photosensitive composition, compound for use in the photosensitive composition and pattern forming method using the photosensitive composition
A photosensitive composition for use in the production process of a semiconductor such as IC, in the production of a circuit substrate of liquid crystal, thermal head and the like or in other photofabrication processes, a compound for use in the photosensitive composition, and a pattern forming method using the photosensitive composition, are provided, which are a photosensitive composition excellent in the sensitivity, resolution and pattern profile, assured of large exposure latitude and small pitch dependency, and improved in the sensitivity and dissolution contrast at the exposure with EUV light, a pattern forming method using the photosensitive composition, and a compound useful for the photosensitive composition.
US07691555B2 Photocurable composition and coating composition
There are provided a photocurable composition capable of being readily cured by irradiation of ultraviolet rays and a cured product of the photocurable composition, as well as a coating composition and a coating film obtained from the coating composition. The cured product exhibits a high refractive index, a less discoloration and an excellent transparency. The present invention relates to a photocurable composition comprising (A) an episulfide compound containing a thiirane ring; and (B) a photo-base generator represented by the general formula (1): wherein Ar is phenyl, etc.; R is an alkyl group, etc.; —A+ is an ammonium ion; and X− is a borate anion, etc., and a coating composition comprising the photocurable composition and (C) a modified silicone oil, as well as a cured product and a coating film obtained from these compositions.
US07691554B2 Image forming method and image display body
An image forming method of forming a full-color image in which black can be expressed in addition to a color expressed by diffracted light. Each of plural diffraction gratings R, G, and B is transferred onto a base material from a transfer sheet in which the plural diffraction gratings R, G, and B are laminated, and the plural diffraction gratings R, G, and B are different from one another in a color of diffracted light observed in a particular direction. A black ink layer constituted by black ink is formed on the base material. Thereby, a color image is formed on the base material, in which a color to be expressed of each pixel is expressed by a combination of luminances of colors corresponding to the diffraction gratings R, G, and B and the black ink.
US07691553B2 Method for manufacturing toner
A kneaded material obtained by heating and melt-kneading a toner composition and a water-based medium containing water are put into a container of a granulating apparatus, and heated by a heater while agitating, to disperse the kneaded material into the water-based medium in its softened state. A temperature at which a loss tangent value of the kneaded material reaches a predetermined loss tangent value A, specifically, 0.5 or more and less than 5.0, is inputted to a granulating temperature input section as a setting granulating temperature T1. The heater is then controlled by a control section so that a granulating temperature as a temperature of the water-based medium measured by a thermometer reaches the setting granulating temperature T1 inputted to the input section. Accordingly, the granulating temperature as a temperature of the water-based medium, and thus a temperature of the kneaded material in the water-based medium is adjusted to T1.
US07691548B2 Method of manufacturing mask
There is provided a method of manufacturing a photomask for forming a semiconductor pattern. The method may include forming a plurality of dies including a main pattern, and forming a pseudo pattern to an area adjacent to the main pattern between the plurality of dies. A multi developing process of sequentially and repeatedly supplying a developer on the mask, supplying DI water on the mask, and drying the mask may be performed in manufacturing the mask.
US07691547B2 Reticle containing structures for sensing electric field exposure and a method for its use
A reticle includes an image area having one or more electrically conductive portions susceptible to damage by an electric field and an electric field sensor feature, the sensor feature adapted to be at least as susceptible to being altered by the electric field as the electrically conductive portions of the image area, the sensor feature being located in a position which is more readily viewable to show alteration than the electrically conductive portions of the image area.
US07691546B2 Photomask blank and photomask
A photomask blank to be used as a material for a photomask is provided with a mask pattern having a transparent area and an effectively opaque area to exposure light on a transparent substrate. On the transparent board, one or more layers of light shielding films are formed with or without other film (A) in between, at least one layer (B) which constitutes the light shielding film includes silicon and a transition metal as main component, and a molar ratio of silicon to the transition metal is silicon:metal=4-15:1 (atomic ratio). The photomask provided with the mask pattern having the transparent area and the effectively opaque area to exposure light on the transparent board is also provided.
US07691545B2 Crystallization mask, crystallization method, and method of manufacturing thin film transistor including crystallized semiconductor
A crystallization mask for laser illumination for converting amorphous silicon into polysilicon is provided, which includes: a plurality of transmissive areas having a plurality of first slits for adjusting energy of the laser illumination passing through the mask; and an opaque area.
US07691544B2 Measurement of a scattered light point spread function (PSF) for microelectronic photolithography
A scattered light point spread function is measured for use in fabricating microelectronic and micromechanical devices using photolithography. In one example, a photosensitive layer of a microelectronic substrate is exposed through a test mask, the test mask having a series of differently sized patterns, each pattern surrounding a central monitor feature, the differently sized patterns each being evenly distributed about its respective central monitor feature. An indication of the exposure of the photosensitive layer is measured for a plurality of the series of differently sized patterns. The exposure indication is compared to the pattern size. The comparison is fitted to a function and the function is applied in correcting photolithography mask layouts.
US07691540B2 Exposure mask, method of designing and manufacturing the same, exposure method and apparatus, pattern forming method, and device manufacturing method
A method of designing an exposure mask for exposing an image forming layer provided on a substrate, by use of near field light leaking from adjoining openings formed in a light blocking member. The method includes determining a width D of the openings and an opening interval of the openings to be formed in the light blocking member, in which a relation D≦(P−W−2T) is satisfied where T is the height of a pattern to be produced by the image forming layer, W is the linewidth of the pattern and P is the pitch of the pattern, so that an electrical field distribution, adjacent to the opening of the light blocking member as exposure light is projected on the light blocking member, is approximated to an electrical field model extending concentric-circularly with an edge of the light blocking member at an image forming layer side as a center.
US07691538B2 Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery
In a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery according to an embodiment of the invention, a nonaqueous electrolyte contains: a tertiary carboxylate ester represented by the following general formula (1) in an amount of a range of 3% by mass or more and 80% by mass or less based on the total mass of the nonaqueous solvent: where R1, R2, R3, R4 represent a (C1 to 4) alkyl group, respectively, and one or more acid anhydride selected from succinic anhydride, glutaric anhydride, and glycolic anhydride in an amount of a range of 0.1% by mass or more and 5% by mass or less based on the total mass of the nonaqueous electrolyte. By containing such a constitution, in other words, by containing a nonaqueous solvent capable of stabilizing the coating film of the negative electrode, a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery in which not only can satisfactory cycle performance and retention characteristics be obtained, but also the overcharging performance is largely improved, can be provided.
US07691535B2 Active substance of positive electrode and non-aqueous electrolyte battery containing the same
A positive active material is provided which can give a battery having a high energy density and excellent high-rate discharge performance and inhibited from decreasing in battery performance even in the case of high-temperature charge. Also provided is a non-aqueous electrolyte battery employing the positive active material. The positive active material contains a composite oxide which is constituted of at least lithium (Li), manganese (Mn), nickel (Ni), cobalt (Co), and oxygen (O) and is represented by the following chemical composition formula: LiaMnbNicCodOe (wherein 0
US07691531B2 Alkaline primary battery including a spherical nickel oxyhydroxide
This invention relates to an alkaline battery including spherical nickel oxyhydroxide that includes crystals having a β-type structure. In a powder X-ray diffraction profile of the spherical nickel oxyhydroxide obtained using a Cu target, a half-width W of a diffraction peak P derived from a (001) plane is 0.6° or less. The ratio H/W of a height H of the peak P to the half-width W is 10,000 or more. The nickel contained in the spherical nickel oxyhydroxide has a mean valence of 2.95 or more. The use of such nickel oxyhydroxide in an alkaline battery results in a battery having excellent heavy-load discharge characteristics and improved energy densities.
US07691528B2 Lithium battery separator having a shutdown function
Electrical separators for batteries, especially lithium batteries, having a shutdown mechanism. A process for their production. An electrical separator is used in batteries and other systems in which electrodes have to be separated from each other while maintaining ion conductivity. Safety is very important in lithium batteries, since in contrast to other types of battery(Pb, NiCd, NiMeH) the solvent for the electrolyte is not water but a combustible solvent. A separator for lithium cells must possess a shutdown mechanism while not to be able to melt down. This is achieved by an electrical separator having a shutdown layer which consists of particles which melt at a desired temperature, close the pores of the separator, and so stop ion flow. Since the separator also comprises a porous inorganic (ceramic) layer on a carrier, the cells cannot melt down as a result of a completely melted separator.
US07691523B2 Method of preparing fuel cell comprising proton conducting solid perovskite electrolyte membrane with improved low temperature ion conductivity, and membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell prepared by the method
Provided are a method of preparing a fuel cell and a membrane electrode assembly prepared by the method. The method includes preparing a substrate, forming a buffer layer having a single crystalline structure on the substrate, forming a proton conducting solid perovskite electrolyte membrane on the buffer layer, forming a first electrode on one surface of the proton conducting solid perovskite electrolyte membrane, etching the substrate, and forming a second electrode on the opposite surface of the one surface of the electrolyte membrane. Thus, the method of preparing a fuel cell can improve ion conductivity of an electrolyte membrane at a low temperature and a membrane electrode assembly of a fuel cell prepared by the method can improve ion conductivity at a low temperature.
US07691520B2 Fuel cell system
A fuel cell system including a flat type stack in which a plurality of unit cells, in which an electricity generating reaction is performed, are arranged on a plane, and the fuel cell system pre-heats the fuel provided from the outside for reducing the temperature differences of the fuel provided to each unit cell, thereby reduces the differences in the output characteristics of each unit cell, thereby increasing the electricity generating efficiency of the system.
US07691512B2 Fuel-cell power-generation system and method
A condenser condenses an unused exhaust gas exhausted from a fuel cell and recovers water, condensation-capacity detection means always monitors the condensation capacity of the condenser, control means controls an output of heat-transport-medium circulation means, stores the exhaust heat of the fuel cell in heat-using means when a sufficient condensation capacity is left, and stops the heat-transport-medium circulation means to complete exhaust-heat recovery when the condensation capacity lowers. Moreover, a fuel cell, a cooling pipe through which a first heating medium of carrying the heat of the fuel cell circulates, a cooling-water pump of circulating the first heating medium, and a fuel-cell-temperature detector of detecting the temperature of the fuel cell are used to operate a cooling-water pump until the temperature detected by the fuel-cell-temperature detector becomes a predetermine threshold value or less even after supply of a fuel and an oxidant to the fuel cell is stopped.
US07691511B2 Fuel cell having coolant flow field wall
A power generation cell includes a membrane electrode assembly, with an anode side metal separator and a cathode side metal separator sandwiching the membrane electrode assembly. Flow field walls are provided within the coolant flow field for preventing coolant from flowing into an area corresponding to an oxygen-containing gas inlet buffer, while allowing the coolant to flow into an area corresponding to an oxygen-containing gas outlet buffer. Likewise, flow field walls contact each other for preventing the coolant from flowing into an area corresponding to a fuel gas inlet buffer, while allowing the fuel gas to flow into an area corresponding to a fuel gas outlet buffer.
US07691510B2 Fuel cell system with differential pressure control
A fuel cell system includes a fuel cell that is subjected to a purge operation of supplying an inert gas to an anode and/or cathode upon shut-down of the fuel cell. The differential pressure ΔP is defined as ΔP=Pa−Pc where Pa is the pressure in an inlet-side flow path leading to the anode and Pc is the pressure in an inlet-side flow path leading to the cathode. The differential pressure during the purge operation is controlled such that the differential pressure during operation ΔPo and the differential pressure during the purge operation ΔPp satisfy the relation: 0<ΔPo×ΔPp. This makes it possible to reduce the stress exerted on a solid electrolyte membrane and improve the long-term reliability of the fuel cell.
US07691508B2 Fuel cell shutdown and startup using a cathode recycle loop
A method and device for operating a fuel cell system. A recirculation loop coupled to a fuel cell cathode ensures that fluids passing through the cathode are recycled, thereby enabling reaction between residual oxygen in the recycled fluid and fuel that has been introduced into the recirculation loop until substantially all of the oxygen is reacted, leaving a substantially oxygen-free, predominantly nitrogen compound in the cathode and related flowpath. Thereafter, this compound can be redirected to purge the remaining residual hydrogen resident in the fuel cell's anode and related flowpath. While the present invention is usable during any period of system operation, it is especially valuable for operational conditions associated with starting up and shutting down a fuel cell system to inhibit the formation of high voltage potentials that could otherwise damage fuel cell catalysts or catalysts supports.
US07691506B2 Fuel cell stack
A fuel cell stack which comprises a plurality of unit fuel cells laminated via separators, and is connected to external resistors each allowing a feeble current to flow to each unit fuel cell, whereby such problems as an open-circuit voltage generation and corrosion that may be caused by fuel gas remaining after operation shutdown can be resolved. A switch is preferably attached in series with an external resistor.
US07691504B2 Anode side hydrogen/oxygen interface formation inhibition structure of a fuel cell vehicle
The present invention relates to an anode side hydrogen/oxygen interface formation inhibition structure of a fuel cell vehicle which prevents a high voltage field due to hydrogen/oxygen interface formation from being formed so that a stable stack driving may be realized when the fuel cell vehicle starts up or shuts down.
US07691495B2 Organic light-emitting devices
Disclosed are electrophosphorescent organic metal complexes with formula (I) or (II), of either geometrical isomers, comprising two bidentate NN-type ligandsor a tetradentate NNNN-type ligand, and a transition metal. These electrophosphorescent materials are valuable to the application in organic light-emitting devices (OLEDs), including red-, orange-, or yellow-light OLEDs.
US07691491B2 Monoaminofluorene compound and organic light-emitting device using the same
Novel monoaminofluorene compounds are provided, and organic light-emitting devices which exhibit good luminescence hue of extremely high purity and have optical output with high luminescence efficiency, high luminance and longer operating life are provided using the compounds. The monoaminofluorene compound represented by the following general formula [1]:
US07691490B2 Long persistent phosphor incorporated within a fabric material
A process for incorporating a long persistent phosphor into a fabric material which occurs by firing a phosphor within a crucible, then grinding the resulting aggregate into a phosphor particulate of specified size, encapsulating the phosphor particulate within a water impervious coating material and then applying a specified ratio by weight of the encapsulated phosphor particulates into the fabric material. Further, a fibrous product is described incorporating encapsulated long persistent phosphor particles.
US07691482B2 Structure for planar SOI substrate with multiple orientations
The present invention provides a method of forming a substantially planar SOI substrate having multiple crystallographic orientations including the steps of providing a multiple orientation surface atop a single orientation layer, the multiple orientation surface comprising a first device region contacting and having a same crystal orientation as the single orientation layer, and a second device region separated from the first device region and the single orientation layer by an insulating material, wherein the first device region and the second device region have different crystal orientations; producing a damaged interface in the single orientation layer; bonding a wafer to the multiple orientation surface; separating the single orientation layer at the damaged interface; wherein a damaged surface of said single orientation layer remains; and planarizing the damaged surface until a surface of the first device region is substantially coplanar to a surface of the second device region.
US07691481B2 Composite article
A composite article includes an acrylic layer, a UV-cured layer formed from a UV-curable composition, and a polyurethane backing layer. A method of forming the composite article includes applying the UV-curable composition to the acrylic layer such that the composition is between the acrylic layer and the polyurethane backing layer to enhance bonding between these layers. The UV-curable composition includes at least one monomer which is an ethylenically unsaturated methacrylate monomer, an ethylenically unsaturated acrylate monomer, or both. The at least one monomer has a hydroxy functional group. The monomer is compatible with the acrylic layer and the hydroxy functional group of the monomer is reactive with a polyisocyanate from the polyurethane backing layer. The UV-curable composition also includes a curing initiator that is reactive with the monomer. Upon exposure of the UV-curable composition to UV electromagnetic radiation, the curing initiator enables the composition to cure to the acrylic layer.
US07691478B2 Thin films
Structures comprising substrates comprised of an organic material capable of accepting a proton from an organophosphorous compound and a film of the organophosphorous compound bonded to the substrate are disclosed. The structures are useful in a variety of applications such as visual display devices.
US07691476B2 Hydrophilic polymeric coatings for medical articles
The invention provides a durable, lubricious coating for a medical article that can be prepared from a first polymer that is synthetic, soluble in a polar liquid, and having first reactive groups, and a second polymer that is synthetic, hydrophilic, and that includes second reactive groups. The first reactive groups and a portion of the second reactive groups react to bond the first polymer to the second polymer. A portion of the second reactive groups remains unbonded which, upon neutralization, provide lubricious properties to the coating. In some aspects the coating is formed using a crosslinking agent having latent reactive groups. The coatings provide particularly long dry out times and are very useful for catheterization processes. In addition, the coatings can be subject to sterilization with ethylene oxide and retain very good durable and lubricious properties.
US07691474B2 Mitigation of hydrogen cyanide in aerogels
An embodiment of the present invention describes aerogel materials comprising an additive comprising a compound comprising at least two different metal elements. Another embodiment, involves aerogel particulates in combination with said compound. Said compound preferably comprises at least two different transition metal elements and may be in an oxide form.
US07691473B2 Fiber-reinforced composite material, method for manufacturing the same, and applications thereof
The present invention relates to a fiber-reinforced composite material and a method for manufacturing the same, and also relates to a transparent multilayered sheet, a circuit board, and an optical waveguide.
US07691472B2 Individualized seed hairs and products employing same
Individualized seed hairs, methods for individualizing seed hairs, chemical derivatives of individualized seed hairs, seed hair-containing soft fibrous structures, single- or multi-ply sanitary tissue products comprising such fibrous structures and methods for making such fibrous structures and sanitary tissue products are provided.
US07691468B2 Method and means for producing a magnetically induced design in a coating containing magnetic particles
The invention discloses a device and a method for transferring a predeterminable, high-resolution magnetic design onto a document printed with a magnetic ink, in particular a magnetic optically variable ink. The device comprises a body of a composite permanent-magnetic material, having at least one flat or curved surface engraved with indicia corresponding to the design to be transferred, wherein the said magnetic material is permanently magnetized, preferably in a direction substantially perpendicular to the said surface. The method comprises imprinting or coating a first surface of a sheet or web with a magnetic ink or coating composition, and approaching the imprinted sheet or web to the engraved surface of a body of magnetized composite permanent-magnetic material while the ink is wet, followed by hardening the ink.
US07691466B2 Honeycomb structure
A honeycomb structure includes a honeycomb segment joined body comprising a plurality of honeycomb segments unitarily joined at joint faces thereof by means of a bonding material layer, and an outer peripheral coat layer, the honeycomb structure having a plurality of cells functioning as fluid passages disposed in parallel with one another in a central axis direction. A thickness of the outer peripheral coat layer at least at one portion of the portions (portions on end faces) located on end faces in longitudinal direction of the bonding material layer in a cross-section in a direction perpendicular to the central axis direction is larger than an average thickness of the portions other than the portions on end faces.
US07691461B1 Hybrid stent and method of making
A stent is formed by encasing or encapsulating metallic rings in an inner polymeric layer and an outer polymeric layer. At least one polymer link connects adjacent metallic rings. The stent is drug loaded with one or more therapeutic agent or drug, for example, to reduce the likelihood of the development of restenosis in the coronary arteries. The inner and outer polymeric materials can be of the same polymer or different polymer to achieve different results, such as enhancing flexibility and providing a stent that is visible under MRI, computer tomography and x-ray fluoroscopy.
US07691460B2 Covering element for veins, method for the production and use thereof in surgery
Sheathing for reinforcing natural veins for use as surgical implants in the form of textile netting that is configured by forming a seamless, tubular, essentially pile-less, knit fabric and has loops having large, open apertures having essentially polygonal shapes is made available.
US07691454B2 Electrical-discharge surface-treatment method using a metallic powder or metallic powder compound in combination with other elements as electrode
An electrode for an electrical-discharge surface-treatment method is molded with a metallic powder or a metallic compound powder having an average grain diameter of 6 micrometers to 10 micrometers. A coat on a surface of a workpiece is formed with a material constituting the electrode or a substance that is generated by a reaction of the material due to a pulse-like electrical discharge. The coat is built up with a material containing metal as a main constituent under conditions of a width of a current pulse for the pulse-like electrical discharge in a range of 50 microseconds to 500 microseconds and a peak of the current pulse equal to or less than 30 amperes.
US07691453B2 Method for forming organic/inorganic hybrid insulation film
A method for forming an organic/inorganic hybrid insulation film includes the following steps. An organic silicon compound containing siloxane bonds is vaporized, the vaporized organic silicon compound is transported to a reaction chamber maintaining the compound in a monomer state, and then, the organic/inorganic hybrid insulation film having a main chain structure where siloxane parts and organic molecule parts are alternately combined on a substrate installed in the reaction chamber is formed by plasma-polymerizing the vaporized organic silicon compound in the reaction chamber.
US07691448B2 Method for applying a film to a planar substrate, deflecting element and device for applying a film to a planar substrate
The invention relates to a method for applying a film to a planar, especially air-impermeable substrate, comprising the steps: (a) feeding the planar substrate in a direction of feed towards an application device, (b) applying a film output by the application device to the planar substrate, and (c) sharply deflecting the planar substrate together with the film that is in contact therewith to a deflection area in a discharge direction different from the direction of feed. The invention also relates to a deflecting element for deflecting a planar substrate. Said element comprises at least one guiding surface adapted to guide a planar substrate and an additional guiding surface, forming an edge for sharply deflecting a planar substrate with the first guiding surface. At least one pressure channel extends through the deflecting element towards the edge and runs into at least one outlet opening in the area of the edge, said opening being configured in such a manner that the pressurized air discharged from said opening forms an air cushion which extends around the edge.
US07691445B2 Film formation apparatus and method of using the same
A method of using a film formation apparatus for a semiconductor process includes removing by a cleaning gas a by-product film deposited on an inner surface of a reaction chamber of the film formation apparatus, and then chemically planarizing the inner surface of the reaction chamber by a planarizing gas. The inner surface contains as a main component quartz or silicon carbide. The removing is performed while supplying the cleaning gas into the reaction chamber, and setting the reaction chamber at a first temperature and first pressure to activate the cleaning gas. The planarizing is performed while supplying the planarizing gas into the reaction chamber, and setting the reaction chamber at a second temperature and second pressure to activate the planarizing gas. The planarizing gas contains fluorine gas and hydrogen gas.
US07691441B2 Method of forming carbon fibers using metal-organic chemical vapor deposition
A method of forming carbon fibers at a low temperature below 450° C. using an organic-metal evaporation method is provided. The method includes: heating a substrate and maintaining the substrate at a temperature of 200 to 450° C. after loading the substrate into a reaction chamber; preparing an organic-metal compound containing Ni; forming an organic-metal compound vapor by vaporizing the organic-metal compound; and forming carbon fibers on the substrate by facilitating a chemical reaction between the organic-metal compound vapor and a reaction gas containing ozone in the reaction chamber.
US07691440B2 Method and installation for the densification of substrates by means of chemical vapor infiltration
A method of densifying porous substrates by chemical vapor infiltration comprises loading porous substrates for densification in a loading zone of an enclosure (10), heating the internal volume of the enclosure, and introducing a reagent gas into the enclosure though an inlet situated at one end of the enclosure. Before coming into contact with substrates (20) situated in the loading zone, the reagent gas admitted into the enclosure is preheated, at least in part, by passing along a duct (30) connected to the gas inlet and extending through the loading zone, the duct being raised to the temperature inside the enclosure, and the preheated reagent gas is distributed in the loading zone through one or more openings (33) formed in the side wall (32) of the duct, along the duct.
US07691431B2 System and method for spray coating multiple medical devices using a rotary atomizer
A system is provided for spray coating medical devices, comprising a rotary atomizer with one or more rotary heads and a plurality of holders to hold a plurality of medical devices, such as stents, wherein the holders are positioned around a longitudinal axis of the rotary head. A method of using such a system is also provided. The invention enables the use of rotary atomizers to coat small medical devices with reduced waste of coating material and allows increased production throughput by the coating of multiple devices simultaneously. The rotary atomizer may be an electrostatic rotary atomizer. The holders and/or a holding structure on which the holders are mounted may move relative to the rotary atomizer.
US07691428B2 Non-hydrogenated vegetable oil based shortening containing an elevated diglyceride emulsifier composition
A mono-, di-, and triglyceride emulsifier composition is provided that is obtained by the interesterification or glycerolysis of triglycerides with glycerol. The diglyceride portion w/w is at least about 65% to about 80%, and most preferably from about 70% to about 80% (HiDi). The high diglyceride emulsifier is useful in preparing a trans free shortening from a non-hydrogenated vegetable oil for use in bakery goods, which then have a significantly lower saturated fat content and a substantially higher polyunsaturated level than heretofore available when a conventional mono- and diglyceride emulsifier is used in the goods. A preferred shortening that is predominantly in stable beta prime crystalline form is prepared by mixing on a weight to weight basis from about 10% to about 30%, and preferably about 15% to 20%, of the HiDi composition, with the remainder being non-hydrogenated soybean oil.
US07691425B2 Method for manufacturing α-glycosylisoquercitrin, intermediate product and by-product thereof
The present invention provides a method for producing isoquercitrin, α-glycosylisoquercitrin, and rhamnose, the method comprising a step of naringin-degrading enzyme treatment during the isoquercitrin production from rutin in the presence of an edible component, such as gelatin, wheat gluten, chitosan, lecithin, a glycerol fatty acid ester, xanthan gum, carrageenan, sodium chondroitin sulfate, casein, enzymatically decomposed gelatin, sodium alginate, konjac extract, gellan gum, guar gum, soybean protein, agar, pectin, yeast extract, egg-white peptide, cluster dextrin, gum arabic, arginine, sodium metaphosphate, karaya gum, locust bean gum, sodium pyrophosphate, glucosamine, chitin, sodium glutamate, dextrin, trehalose, or a grain-based food ingredients. According to the present invention, isoquercitrin and α-glycosylisoquercitrin, which are of use as antioxidants, anti-fading agents, flavor change inhibitors, etc., can be produced in enhanced yields.
US07691423B2 Method of treating inflammation disorders using extracts of passion fruit
An extract of the skin or peel of passion fruit is prepared. The extract has the effect of ameliorating the symptoms of inflammation disorders, including asthma and osteoarthritis, in mammals, including humans, when administered in an effective amount.
US07691421B2 Follicle-stimulating hormone reduction agent
The composition of the present invention comprising Cucurbita moschata, Carthamus tinctorius, Plantago asiatica and Lonicera japonica has a follicle-stimulating hormone reduction action. Based on this action, the composition is usable as a preventive, remedy, health food or functional food for diseases, for example, climacteric disturbance, primary hypogonadism (including ovarian hypofunction and testicular deficiency), Turner's syndrome, Klinefelter' s syndrome, gonadotropin-producing tumor, testitis, and primary ovarian amenorrhea and/or hormone-producing tumor.
US07691420B2 Compositions for the treatment and prevention of diabetes mellitus
Compositions comprising a catechin as found in green tea, e.g., epigallocatechin gallate, and ligand which activates the peroxisome proliferatoractivated receptor gamma (PPAR-gamma are useful for the treatment and prevention of diabetes mellitus).
US07691418B2 Composition for inhibiting or preventing the formation of a biofilm
Compounds for inhibiting and/or preventing the formation of a biofilm are disclosed. The compounds are an anthraquinone and/or a naphtoquinone, stereoisomeric forms, racemic mixtures, metabolites, esters or salts thereof, or mixtures thereof, and/or at least one plant extract including the compound or active fraction thereof. Compositions containing the compounds such as oral health products and methods of using the products in a method to prevent or inhibit biofilm formation are also disclosed. Preferred compositions include emodin and/or plant extracts from Rheum sp.
US07691414B2 Membrane scaffold proteins
Membrane proteins are difficult to express in recombinant form, purify, and characterize, at least in part due to their hydrophobic or partially hydrophobic properties. Membrane scaffold proteins (MSP) assemble with target membrane or other hydrophobic or partially hydrophobic proteins or membrane fragments to form soluble nanoscale particles which preserve their native structure and function; they are improved over liposomes and detergent micelles. In the presence of phospholipid, MSPs form nanoscopic phospholipid bilayer disks, with the MSP stabilizing the particle at the perimeter of the bilayer domain. The particle bilayer structure allows manipulation of incorporated proteins in solution or on solid supports, including for use with such surface-sensitive techniques as scanning probe microscopy or surface plasmon resonance. The nanoscale particles facilitate pharmaceutical and biological research, structure/function correlation, structure determination, bioseparation, and drug discovery.
US07691411B2 Pharmaceutical formulae for thyroid hormones and procedures for obtaining them
The present invention provides pharmaceutical formulation for thyroid hormones which allow safe and stable administration by mouth within the ambit of the narrow therapeutic index prescribed in the case of thyroid dysfunctions, as well as procedures for obtaining them.
US07691410B2 Use of dicalcium phosphate anhydride powder
The invention relates to dicalcium phosphate anhydride powder, at least 50 wt. % thereof having a particle size of between 45 and 150 μm, a maximum of 50 wt. % having a particle size of <45 μm, and a maximum of 5 wt. % having a particle size of >150 μm. Said powder also exhibits a bulk density of 1000 to 5000 g/l and a specific surface area of <5 m2/g, and is used to directly tablet or encapsulate pharmaceutical preparations.
US07691408B2 Composition having gelling properties for the prolonged delivery of bioactive substances
The invention relates to a heat-sensitive composition in liquid form, containing: an organic hydrophobic liquid; an organogelling substance, the molecules of which can be bound to one another by low energy linkages; and a bioactive substance, which switches to organogel form upon coming into contact with a physiological fluid during the administration thereof into an animal body, in particular, a human.
US07691407B2 Multi-component pharmaceutical dosage form
A multi-component pharmaceutical dosage form comprising a plurality of drug substance—containing sub-units, being capsule compartments and/or solid sub-units comprising a solid matrix of a polymer which contains a drug substance, the sub-units being connected together in the assembled dosage form by a weld between parts of the assembled dosage form.
US07691405B2 Lipid nanoparticle based compositions and methods for the delivery of biologically active molecules
The present invention relates to novel cationic lipids, transfection agents, microparticles, nanoparticles, and short interfering nucleic acid (siNA) molecules. Specifically, the invention relates to novel cationic lipids, microparticles, nanoparticles and transfection agents that effectively transfect or deliver short interfering nucleic acid (siNA). The compositions described herein are generally referred to as formulated molecular compositions (FMC) or lipid nanoparticles (LNP).
US07691403B2 Non-absorbent tampon containing additives inhibiting TSST-1
Non-absorbent articles containing an additive are disclosed. The non-absorbent articles include an effective amount of an inhibitory compound such as cerulenin, triclosan, or hexachloroprene, for example, to substantially inhibit the production of TSST-1 by Gram positive bacteria.
US07691399B2 Cosmetic compositions with long lasting skin moisturizing properties
Cosmetic composition and related method for treating skin preferably comprising an olive oil-based compound, a quaternary ammonium salt, sodium pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, and an emulsifier.
US07691395B2 BASB119 polypeptide and polynucleotide from Moraxella catarrhalis
The invention provides BASB119 polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding BASB119 polypeptides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques. Also provided are diagnostic, prophylactic and therapeutic uses.
US07691394B2 High-potency botulinum toxin formulations
The present invention provides improved formulations of botulinum toxin that increase delivery of the botulinum toxin to neural and associated tissues and exhibit a higher specific neurotoxicity and higher potency (in LD50 Units) than available formulations of botulinum toxins. These improved formulations enable physicians to treat a wide variety of pathological conditions with a lower toxin load that reduces the risk of inducing an immune response against the toxin and its associated proteins that may ultimately lead to the development of toxin resistance. These benefits are particularly important in the treatment of conditions that require high-dose or chronic administration of botulinum toxin. Additionally, the decreased in LD50 Unit doses of inventive formulations allows for controlled administration limits diffusion. The present invention also provides methods of treating neuromuscular diseases and pain, using low-dose botulinum toxin.
US07691392B2 Method of treating multiple myeloma using 17-AAG or 17-AG or a prodrug of either
A method for treating multiple myeloma in a subject by administering 17-allylamino-17-demethoxy-geldanamycin or 17-amino geldanamycin, or a prodrug of either 17-AAG or 17-AG, to the subject.
US07691391B2 Monoparamunity inducers based on attenuated rabbit myxomaviruses
The present invention relates to monoparamunity inducers based on paramunizing viruses or viral components of a myxomavirus strain from rabbits with typically generalizing disease, to a method for the production thereof and to the use thereof as medicaments for the regulatory optimization of the paramunizing activities for the prophylaxis and therapy of various dysfunctions in humans and animals.
US07691390B2 Viral protein
The present invention is directed to an isolated polypeptide containing SEQ ID NO: 1 or an immunogenic fragment thereof. Also disclosed is an isolated nucleic acid encoding the polypeptide or containing a sequence at least 70% identical to SEQ ID NO: 3. Within the scope of this invention are related expression vectors, host cells, and antibodies. Also disclosed are methods of producing the polypeptide, diagnosing coronavirus infection, and identifying a test compound for treating coronavirus infection.
US07691387B2 Cinnamomi and poria composition, method to prepare same and uses thereof
This invention provides a method for identifying a composition of Cinnamomi and Poria. This invention further provides a composition comprising: Ramulus Cinnamomi, Poria Cortex, Moutan Radicis, Radix Paeonize Alba, and Semen Persicae. This invention provides various uses of these compositions.
US07691384B2 Method to detect IgE
The present invention includes a method to detect IgE using a human Fc epsilon receptor (Fc68 R) to detect IgE antibodies in a biological sample from a cat, a dog, or a horse. The present invention also relates to kits to perform such methods.
US07691381B2 Stabilized biodegradable neurotoxin implants
Biodegradable neurotoxin implants and methods of making and using such implants are provided. Biodegradable neurotoxin implants include a neurotoxin, a biodegradable polymer component, and an acidity regulating component. The biodegradable polymer component is effective in controlling the release of the neurotoxin from the implant when the implant is located in a patient's body. The acidity regulating component is effective in maintaining a pH of the implant in a desired range that may be effective in stabilizing the neurotoxin as the implant biodegrades when the implant is located in a patient's body. In one embodiment, an implant includes a botulinum toxin, a biodegradable polymer, and either monomers from which a biodegradable polymer is derived or oligomers including monomeric units substantially identical to a monomer from which a biodegradable polymer is derived, or a combination of such monomers and oligomers. The oligomers and biodegradable polymer may be derived from a single type of monomer. The implants disclosed herein may be administered to a human or animal patient in which a therapeutic effect is desired for prolonged periods of time.
US07691378B2 Anti-TNF antibodies, compositions, methods and uses
The present invention relates to methods for treating carcinomas or adenocarcinomas using at least one anti-TNF antibody.
US07691376B2 Ovarian cancer cell and myeloma cell surface glycoproteins, antibodies thereto, and uses thereof
The present invention is directed to cell surface antigens found on myeloma cells and on ovarian cancer cells that are recognized by monoclonal antibodies, and antibody binding fragments thereof, as described. The monoclonal antibodies of the invention are capable of being used for therapeutic, screening, diagnostic and cell purification purposes. A representative and exemplified monoclonal antibody of the present invention recognizes and binds to an epitope common to a surface antigen that is expressed on multiple myeloma cells and to a surface antigen that is expressed on ovarian cancer cells. The function of this monoclonal antibody both in vivo and in vitro is demonstrated.
US07691375B2 Adjuvant theraphy of G250-expressing tumors
The invention relates to a method for the treatment of G250-antigen-expressing tumors, in particular renal clear cell carcinoma comprising the administration of G250-antigen-specific antibodies to high-risk patients diagnosed with non-metastasizing disease.
US07691374B2 Method for increasing the efficacy of anti-tumor agents by anti-endoglin antibody
The present invention provides a method for enhancing the efficacy of chemotherapeutic agents for therapy of cancer including tumors and other angiogenesis-associated diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. The method comprises the steps of administering to an individual in need of treatment, a combination of an anti-endoglin antibody and a chemotherapeutic agent. The anti-endoglin antibody and the chemotherapeutic agent may be administered sequentially or concurrently.
US07691373B2 Isolated mammalian membrane proteins; related agents
Nucleic acids encoding various lymphocyte cell proteins from mammalian, including primate, reagents related thereto, including specific antibodies, and purified proteins are described. Methods of using said reagents and related diagnostic kits are also provided.
US07691372B2 Use of antibodies for the vaccination against cancer
Described is the use of antibodies which are directed against human cellular membrane antigens for the vaccination against cancer diseases.
US07691371B2 Preparation comprising batroxobin for inhibiting local invasion of malignant tumors
A preparation for inhibiting local invasion of malignant tumors is provided which comprises batroxobin and therefore can inhibit local invasion of malignant tumors. A preparation for encapsulating malignant tumor tissues is also provided which comprises batroxobin and therefore can cause or promote formation of capsule-like tissue around malignant tumor tissues.
US07691370B2 Selectivity replicating viral vector
The present invention provides recombinant viruses which replicate the viral genome selectively in response to the intracellular conditions of the target cell through the use a pathway-responsive promoter which substantially inhibits viral replication in the host cell based on the phenotypic or genotypic of the infected cell. In the target cell, the promoter element of the pathway-responsive promoter is inactive and thus the virus is permitted to replicate. This results in: (1) killing the cells by natural lytic nature of the virus, and/or (2) provides a therapeutic dose of a transgene product (amplified in comparison to replication incompetent vectors) to the target cell, and (3) producing a localized concentration of the virus facilitating the infection of surrounding cells to the recombinant virus. The invention further provides therapeutic and diagnostic methods of use of the vectors, pharmaceutical formulations comprising the vectors, methods of making the vectors and transformed cells comprising the vectors.
US07691369B2 Cultured cell construct which contains spheroids of cultured animal cells and the use thereof
Parenchymal cells are cultivated on cultivated endothelial cells or cultivated fibroblasts which have been separated by a surface of a specific hydrophilic polymer, and which have been patterned. A culture which contains thus formed patterned spheroids of cultivated parenchymal cells is thereby provided by this invention. This culture maintains a function which is specific to the parenchymal cells over a long period of time.
US07691364B2 Functionalized drugs and polymers derived therefrom
Compounds selected from: where DRUG-OH, DRUG-COOH and DRUG-NH2 are biologically active compounds; each X is independently selected from —CH2COO-(glycolic acid moiety), —CH(CH3)COO-(lactic acid moiety), —CH2CH2OCH2COO-(dioxanone moiety), —CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2COO-(caprolactone moiety), —(CH2)yCOO—, where y is 2-4 or 6-24 and —(CH2CH2O)zCH2COO—, where z is 2-24; each Y is independently selected from —COCH2O-(glycolic ester moiety), —COCH(CH3)O-(lactic ester moiety), —COCH2OCH2CH2O-(dioxanone ester moiety), —COCH2CH2CH2CH2CH2O-(caprolactone ester moiety), —CO(CH2)mO—, where m is 2-4 or 6-24 and —COCH2O(CH2CH2O)n-where n is between 2-24; R′ is hydrogen, benzyl or an alkyl group, the alkyl group being either straight-chained or branched; and p is 1-6. Multi-functional compounds and drug dimers, oligomers and polymers are also disclosed.
US07691360B2 Process and plant for the manufacture of sulphuric acid from gases rich in sulphur dioxide
The present invention is concerned with a process and a plant for the production of sulphuric acid wherein a sulphur dioxide-containing feed gas is converted, at least in part, with oxygen in at least two contact stages of main contacts arranged in series, to generate sulphur trioxide, and wherein generated sulphur trioxide-containing gas is conducted to an absorber and converted therein to sulphuric acid. In order to be able to economically process feed gases of a sulphur dioxide content of between 13 and 66% by volume to sulphuric acid, using conventional catalysts, it is suggested to withdraw from a contact stage connected upstream of the last main contact stage, a partial stream of the sulphur dioxide- and sulphur trioxide-containing gas, to mix the said partial stream with the feed gas to generate a contact gas of a sulphur dioxide content of more than 13% by volume, and to return the same to the first contact stage.
US07691356B2 Method for producing trichlorosilane
A by-product mixture produced in a process for producing polycrystalline silicon is made to react with chlorine to form tetrachlorosilane (STC) distillate in a chlorination reaction vessel, and the tetrachlorosilane (STC) distillate is made to react with hydrogen in a hydrogenation reaction vessel to be converted into trichlorosilane (TCS). In the chlorination step, methyl chlorosilanes having boiling points close to TCS are hyper-chlorinated to be converted into hyper-chlorinated methyl chlorosilanes having higher boiling points, which facilitates the hyper-chlorinated methyl chlorosilanes to be separated into high concentration, and inhibits carbon from contaminating the polycrystalline silicon. A donor/acceptor eliminator is provided in the circulation cycle for producing TCS, and accordingly there is no need to take out a by-product produced in the process for producing TCS to the outside of the system, which can highly purify the TCS.
US07691354B2 Synthesis of SAPO-34 with essentially pure CHA framework
A process for producing an ElAPO molecular sieve with essentially pure CHA framework is disclosed. When El is silicon the process allows for a broad range of silicon content, and produces a catalyst with a high selectivity for the conversion of methanol to olefins.
US07691351B2 Method for treatment of a gas stream containing silicon tetrafluoride and hydrogen chloride
The present invention is directed to a method for treatment of a gas stream comprising silicon tetrafluoride and hydrogen chloride. For example, the present invention is directed to a method for treatment of such a gas stream that involves contacting the gas stream with a metal that reacts with the hydrogen chloride to provide a treated gas stream having reduced hydrogen chloride content. The present invention is further directed to methods for subjecting silicon tetrafluoride and hydrogen chloride-containing gas streams to elevated pressure to provide gas streams suitable for transport.
US07691349B2 Exhaust gas treating method
An exhaust gas processing method using a device having an air preheater for preheating air for combustion in a combustion device by using an exhaust gas emitted from the combustion device; a gas-gas heater (GGH) heat recovery device composed of a heat transfer tube for recovering the heat of the exhaust gas to a heat medium; a dust collector; a wet-type desulfurization device; a gas-gas heater (GGH) re-heater composed of a heat transfer tube for heating the exhaust gas at its outlet by using the heat medium supplied from the gas-gas heater heat recovery device, which are installed in that order from the upstream to the downstream of an exhaust gas duct of the combustion device.
US07691347B2 Silica removal from pregnant leach solutions
The present invention relates generally to a process for removing dissolved or colloidal silica from a pregnant leach solution (“PLS”). More particularly, an exemplary embodiment of the present invention relates to a process which mixes PLS with an acid source, preferably lean electrolyte, to induce formation of colloidal silica that can then be collected and removed. Additionally, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, at least one silica seeding agent is added to induce formation of colloidal silica, at least one flocculant is added to induce aggregation of the colloidal silica, and a solid-liquid separation process is utilized to remove advantageous amounts or substantially all of the colloidal silica, thereby providing relief from supersaturation of dissolved silica in the metal recovery processes.
US07691342B2 Process using compact embedded electron induced ozonation and activation of nanostructured titanium dioxide photocatalyst for photocatalytic oxidation
A reactor produces a surface corona for emitting UV light and for the production of ozone by passing air or oxygen through the surface corona. The emitted UV light activates a photocatalyst coated on a surface facing a surface with embedded electrodes which generate the surface corona. The photocatalyst is a thin film of nanoparticle TiO2 with primary particle size of 0.02 to 0.2 μm was deposited on a substrate by a flame aerosol method. The method combines ozonation and photocatalysis to provide effective and efficient oxidation of alcohols and hydrocarbons to value added products. The method can also be used for air and water cleaning.
US07691336B2 Devices and systems for dispensing volatile materials
Devices and systems and methods for dispensing volatile materials are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a device for emitting volatile materials from an article of manufacture that contains volatile compositions. In such an embodiment, a portion of the device and a portion of the article together define an air flow path for emitting the volatile materials. The device may have various features, including: a heater that is movable with a spring; safety features; and a closed-loop heater temperature feedback system. The device can have placement instructions associated therewith for proper operation of the device.
US07691333B2 Microfluidic device and methods of using same
A variety of elastomeric-based microfluidic devices and methods for using and manufacturing such devices are provided. Certain of the devices have arrays of reaction sites to facilitate high throughput analyses. Some devices also include reaction sites located at the end of blind channels at which reagents have been previously deposited during manufacture. The reagents become suspended once sample is introduced into the reaction site. The devices can be utilized with a variety of heating devices and thus can be used in a variety of analyses requiring temperature control, including thermocycling applications such as nucleic acid amplification reactions, genotyping and gene expression analyses.
US07691332B2 Penetrable cap
A cap which can form an essentially leak-proof seal with an open-ended vessel capable of receiving and holding fluid specimens or other materials for analysis. To minimize potentially contaminating contact between a fluid sample present in the vessel and humans or the environment, the present invention features a cap having a frangible seal which is penetrable by a plastic pipette tip or other fluid transfer device. The cap further includes a filter for limiting dissemination of an aerosol or bubbles once the frangible seal has been pierced. The filter is positioned between the frangible seal and a retaining structure. The retaining structure is positioned on the cap above the filter and may be used to contain the filter within the cap. The material of the retaining structure may be penetrable by a fluid transfer device.
US07691330B1 Combinatorial strategies for polymer synthesis
A method and device for forming large arrays of polymers on a substrate (401). According to a preferred aspect of the invention, the substrate is contacted by a channel block (407) having channels (409) therein. Selected reagents are delivered through the channels, the substrate is rotated by a rotating stage (403), and the process is repeated to form arrays of polymers on the substrate. The method may be combined with light-directed methodolgies.
US07691321B2 Thermic lance
The present invention relates to use of a thermic lance as a firework. Frictional or electrical ignition of a thermic lance is more convenient and safer than conventional methods. In addition, when used as a firework, the lance is safer and provides less pollution than conventional fireworks.
US07691318B2 Process of making hollow fibers
The invention provides a spinnerette assembly for forming hollow fibers. The spinnerette assembly contains an extrusion orifice and a fiber-forming material passage in communication with the extrusion orifice. A hollow needle extends through the extrusion orifice in a concentric manner to define an annular passage surrounding the needle. The fiber-forming material passage includes a fiber-forming material inlet port extending from a surface of the spinnerette assembly to an interior of the assembly and a transverse passage extending from the fiber-forming material port to the annular passage surrounding the needle. A bore forming fluid passage communicates with the interior of the needle.
US07691315B2 Injection mold having cavities in series
An apparatus and process are provided for molding articles such as animal chew toys by providing mold cavities in series. Plasticated resin may flow through a runner system and gate to substantially fill a first cavity and then through a sub-gate to fill a second cavity of which may include a shape that is similar to the first cavity shape. This may result in substantially reduced offal, e.g. trim waste, in the molding process.
US07691309B2 Process for making a toothbrush
This invention relates to a process for making toothbrushes, in particular an injection moulding process.
US07691308B2 Method and device for producing a pharmaceutical syringe piston stopper
A piston stopper (2) made substantially of rubber has a piston section (8) enclosed in cap-like manner by an inert film (9) located adjacent to and facing the contents of a syringe or carpule cylinder (1). A non-vulcanized rubber sheet (7) is inserted into a form tool, together with an inert film (9). Under the effect of pressure and heat, an entire piston stopper contour is formed from the layered arrangement, extending to a flange (16) which protrudes laterally beyond the piston stopper (2) in the region of the separating plane of the form tool. A receiving cavity (6) for a piston rod is created in the piston section (8). The wall area of the sealing section (10) surrounding the receiving cavity (6) is forced into the receiving cavity (6). The piston stopper (2) is subsequently separated from the flange (16) in a blanking process, whereby a peripheral sealing area (13), directly adjacent to the edge of the inert film (9) enclosing the piston section (8), is formed in the sealing section (10).
US07691306B2 Method for producing transparent polypropylene based sheet and transparent polypropylene based sheet
The present invention relates to a transparent polypropylene based sheet and its manufacturing method capable of: providing proper properties as a transparent sheet such as tensile characteristic, impact resistance, rigidity and little generation of whitening when being folded as well as maintaining transparency; preventing generation of a gum-like material in molding; and realizing continuous production. A manufacturing machine 1 includes: an extruding unit 11 for melting and kneading a raw material and extruding the material into a sheet-like shape; a first cooling unit 12 for cooling the melted sheet-like resin composition 20a to obtain a sheet (sheet-like article) 20; a preheating unit 13 for reheating the sheet 20; a heat treatment unit 14 for heat-treating the sheet-like resin composition 20; and a second cooling unit 15 for cooling the heat-treated sheet 20. The raw material of a resulting sheet 21 contains a polypropylene resin (a) and a metallocene-type ethylene-α-olefin copolymer (b).
US07691294B2 Conductive inks and manufacturing method thereof
The present invention relates to a variety of conductive ink compositions comprising a metal complex compound having a special structure and an additive and a method for preparing the same, more particularly to conductive ink compositions comprising a metal complex compound obtained by reacting a metal or metal compound with an ammonium carbamate- or ammonium carbonate-based compound and an additive and a method for preparing the same.
US07691293B2 Red light-emitting phosphor and light-emitting device
A red light-emitting phosphor capable of emitting red light upon excitation with light having a wavelength of 350 to 420 nm, represented by the following compositional formula (1): A(1-x)Eu(1-x-y)LnyD2xM2O8  (1) wherein A is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Li, Na, K, Rb and Cs, Ln is at least one element selected from rare earth elements including Y but excluding Eu, D is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Mg, Ca, Sr and Ba, M is at least one element selected from Mo and W, x is a positive number satisfying 0
US07691292B2 Organic iridium compositions and their use in electronic devices
The present invention provides compositions comprising at least one novel organic iridium compound which comprises at least one cyclometallated ligand and at least one ketopyrrole ligand. The organic iridium compositions of the present invention are referred to as Type (1) organic iridium compositions and are constituted such that no ligand of the novel organic iridium compound has a number average molecular weight of 2,000 grams per mole or greater (as measured by gel permeation chromatography). Type (1) organic iridium compositions are referred to herein as comprising “organic iridium complexes”. The novel organic iridium compositions are useful in optoelectronic electronic devices such as OLED devices and photovoltaic devices. In one aspect, the invention provides novel organic iridium compositions useful in the preparation of OLED devices exhibiting enhanced color properties and light output efficiencies.
US07691291B2 Polyacetylene derivatives
Novel optically active polyacetylene derivatives exhibiting liquid crystallinity; liquid crystal compositions containing the derivatives; and moldings thereof. Specifically, polyacetylene derivatives which have helical structure of rigid-rod shape and which exhibit a liquid crystal phase either in a solvent containing an organic solvent as the main component or in a molten state as well as electric field orientation; liquid crystal compositions containing the derivatives; and moldings thereof. More specifically, polyacetylene derivatives having helical structure of rigid-rod shape as represented by the general formula [1]; liquid crystal compositions containing the derivatives; and moldings thereof: wherein R1 and R2 are each independently aminocarbonyl of an amino acid having an ester linkage with C2-22 alkyl or carbonylamino of an amino acid having an amide linkage with C2-22 alkyl, the amino acid being achiral one, or chiral one of (S)- or (R)-configuration, or a racemic mixture composed of both antipodes; and X is a number satisfying the relationship: 0
US07691290B2 Oxygen scavenging compositions and packaging comprising said compositions
The instant invention concerns a composition comprising a base polymer, at least one compound of the formula E-(L-E)x wherein: E is and L is a linking group; and at least one transition metal in a positive oxidation state. The invention also concerns packages containing walls comprising such compositions, methods of forming such packages, and methods of packaging an oxygen-sensitive item within such a package.
US07691287B2 Method for immobilizing ligands and organometallic compounds on silica surface, and their application in chemical mechanical planarization
A method of polishing a substrate with a polishing composition comprising an oxidizing agent and abrasive particles having a surface, said surface of the abrasive particles being at least partially modified with 1) at least one stabilizer compound comprising aluminum, boron, tungsten, or both, said stabilizer compound being bound via a covalent bond to said abrasive particles, and 2) an organic chelating compound, said chelating compound being bound via a covalent bond to said stabilizer compound. The organic chelating compounds include one or more of 1) a nitrogen-containing moiety and between one and five other polar groups; 2) a sulfur-containing moiety and between one and five other polar groups; and 3) between two and five polar groups selected from carboxylic acid groups or salts thereof and hydroxyl groups.
US07691281B2 Method of producing a reflective design
A method of producing a reflective design includes the steps of lasering a pattern on an adhesive side of a reflective laminated material. The lasering ablates the adhesive and causes these areas to not adhere. The reflective laminate material is applied to a substrate. A carrier layer of the reflective laminate is removed to produce a reflective design on the substrate. This method allows for highly customized designs at a reasonable cost that are very visually appealing. The substrate may be a textile, paper, or decal material. The textile may be the garment or may be a patch that is sewn onto a garment or applied to the garment with an adhesive.
US07691277B2 Quartz component for plasma processing apparatus and restoring method thereof
The main surface of a quartz component is divided by an offset into a first region having a larger height around an inner perimeter and a second region adjacent to the outer perimeter of the first region. Repeated restoration of a damaged component by forming a bulge on the first region and machining the bulge to make a flat surface while maintaining the offset enables long term use of the component.
US07691276B2 Method for manufacturing an electrical connecting element, and a connecting element
The method according to the invention is essentially characterised in that a resistance material (5)—for example nickel or a nickel alloy—is attached on a first structured conductor layer (2)—it may be of copper or a copper alloy. Subsequently, the first structured conductor layer (5) is removed again at least at those locations at which a resistor is to arise. This may be effected by way of firstly removing the insulating material (1) on which the first conductor layer adheres, firstly from the rear side at the desired locations for example by way of plasma etching. The conductor layer 2 my be subsequently removed at least in regions.
US07691275B2 Use of step and flash imprint lithography for direct imprinting of dielectric materials for dual damascene processing
In some embodiments, the present invention is directed to methods that involve the combination of step-and-flash imprint lithography (SFIL) with a multi-tier template to simultaneously pattern multiple levels of, for example, an integrated circuit device. In such embodiments, the imprinted material generally does not serve or act as a simple etch mask or photoresist, but rather serves as the insulation between levels and lines, i.e., as a functional dielectric material. After imprinting and a multiple step curing process, the imprinted pattern is filled with metal, as in dual damascene processing. Typically, the two printed levels will comprise a “via level,” which is used to make electrical contact with the previously patterned under-level, and a “wiring level.” The present invention provides for the direct patterning of functional materials, which represents a significant departure from the traditional approach to microelectronics manufacturing.
US07691274B2 Filter installation and method for operating one such filter installation
A filter installation and method, especially a seawater filter installation and method, includes at least one fluid line (18,20) for transporting a biological fluid, a filter device (54) mounted in the fluid line with at least one filter element (22) in a filter housing (10), and a device for biological decontamination. The device for biological decontamination contains active substances that can be introduced into the filter housing (10), such as inert gases or special metals, ensuring that toxic impurities cannot enter. The active substances used are ecofriendly unlike chemically produced fungicides and herbicides.
US07691269B2 Method and system for retrofitting an existing water treatment system
A method and system for retrofitting an existing water treatment system having one or more biological reactor systems and one or more gravity clarifiers. To retrofit the existing water treatment system, the one or more gravity clarifiers of the existing water treatment system are converted to one or more biological reactors. In addition, one or more high rate clarifiers (HRCs) are added to the existing water treatment system. In some cases one or more high rate clarifiers are added downstream of the converted biological reactors, in other cases one or more HRCs is added upstream of the biological reactors, and in other cases a number of HRCs are added, upstream and downstream with respect to the biological reactors.
US07691257B2 Process to manufacture low sulfur diesel fuels
A process is provided for producing low sulfur diesel by hydrotreatment of suitable feed in the presence of a bulk metal catalyst. The feed is exposed under effective hydrotreating conditions to a catalyst including at least one Group VI metal, at least one Group VIII metal, and Niobium. Treatment of the feed results in production of a liquid diesel product, which is separated from a gas phase product that is also produced during the hydrotreatment.
US07691256B2 Process for the conversion of heavy charges such as heavy crude oils and distillation residues
Heavy hydrocarbon charges are converted in a deasphalting section in the presence of solvents and obtaining two streams, one consisting of deasphalted oil and the other one containing asphaltenes, mixing the deasphalted oil stream with a hydrogenation catalyst and passing the thus obtained mixture to a hydroprocessing section containing hydrogen or hydrogen/H2S, mixing the stream consisting of asphaltenes discharged from the deasphalting section with an appropriate hydrogenation catalyst and passing the obtained mixture to a second hydroprocessing section where it is reacted with hydrogen or a mixture of hydrogen and H2S, passing both the stream containing the reaction product with dispersed catalyst from the hydroprocessing section and the stream containing the reaction product with dispersed catalyst from the second hydroprocessing section, to one or more distillation or flash stages, whereby the more volatile fractions are separated from the distillation residue (tar) or from the liquid discharged from the flash unit, sending the distillation residue (tar) or the liquid discharged from the flash unit, containing the catalyst in the dispersed phase, with a high content of metal sulphides, produced by demetallization of the charge, to a second deasphalting section thereby obtaining deasphalted oil and asphaltenes.
US07691253B2 Method and apparatus for decontamination of fluid
The invention relates to methods and devices for the decontamination of fluid, particularly the removal of heavy metals and/or arsenic and/or their compounds from water, by means of electrolysis, wherein the water to be purified subjected to electrodes of different polarities. The invention can include means for control of the pH of the fluid. The invention can also include control systems that allow self-cleaning of electrodes, self-cleaning of filters, and automatic monitoring of maintenance conditions.
US07691252B2 Process for cathodic protection of electrode materials
The present invention relates to a process for cathodic protection of electrode or electrode materials wherein negative bias is applied on the electrode. the negative bias is obtained by asymmetric current pulse. The asymmetric current pulse is obtained by performing negative phase with higher amplitude. The asymmetric current pulse is obtained by performing negative phase with wider pulse width than that of the anodic phase. The asymmetric current pulse is obtained by performing negative phase with higher amplitude and with wider pulse width than that of the anodic phase. The present invention further relates to a process for cathodic protection of electrode or electrode materials, wherein negative bias is applied on the electrode, wherein the negative bias is obtained by asymmetric current pulse, wherein the asymmetric current pulse is obtained by performing negative phase with wider pulse width than that of the anodic phase. The wider pulse width is obtained by pulse trains.
US07691244B2 Microfluidic pumps and mixers driven by induced-charge electro-osmosis
This invention provides devices and apparatuses comprising the same, for the mixing and pumping of relatively small volumes of fluid. Such devices utilize nonlinear electrokinetics as a primary mechanism for driving fluid flow. Methods of cellular analysis and high-throughput, multi-step product formation using, devices of this invention are described.
US07691240B2 Target assemblies, targets, backing plates, and methods of target cooling
The invention includes backing plates having coolant deflectors with at least a portion of each of the deflectors being nonlinear. Projections projecting from the backing plate are configured to insert into openings within a sputtering target. The invention includes targets having at least one opening to receive a fastener extending into the target through a back surface. The invention includes a target assembly having projections projecting from the backing plate and insertable within openings within the target. The invention includes a target assembly having a plurality of coolant deflectors disposed between the target and the backing plate. A segment of each of the deflectors is nonlinear. The invention includes methods of cooling a target. Coolant deflectors are disposed within a gap between the target and a backing plate with coolant deflectors being nonlinear along at least a portion of their length.
US07691239B2 Distillation systems
A differential vapor pressure (DYP) cell is disposed in a divided wall column that receives a feed comprising a first, second, and third component. A separation section on the feed side of the divided wall column separates the feed in a vapor comprising the first and second component, and a liquid comprising the second and third component. The DYP cell is disposed in the divided wall column at a level below the point where the feed enters the column, and the DYP cell measures the concentration of the first component.
US07691238B2 Spiral fabrics
A spiral-link fabric for use in a papermaking machine or the like. The spiral-link fabric may include a plurality of spiral coils arranged in a predetermined manner such that adjacent ones of side-by-side spiral coils are interdigitated with each other so as to form a channel and interconnected by a pintle extending through the channel. At least some of the plurality of spiral coils have a coil width of approximately 12 mm or larger, as measured in machine direction of the spiral-link fabric. The ratio of the diameter of the monofilament forming the spiral coils to the coil width may be approximately 0.07 or less.
US07691234B2 Aqueous composition
The present invention relates to an aqueous composition comprising anionic organic polymeric particles and colloidal anionic silica-based particles. The anionic organic polymeric particles are obtainable by polymerizing one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers together with one or more polyfunctional branching agents and/or polyfunctional crosslinking agents. The anionic organic polymeric particles and the colloidal anionic silica-based particles in the aqueous composition are present in an amount of at least 0.01% by weight based on the total weight of the aqueous composition. The present invention further relates to a method for the preparation of the aqueous composition, uses of the aqueous composition and a process for the production or paper, in which the aqueous composition is added to a cellulosic suspension.
US07691231B2 Newsprint paper treated with cationic surface sizing agent
Newsprint for offset printing having sufficient water absorption resistance to provide a clear printing image with less color registration problems upon offset printing is manufactured by coating base paper, to which aluminum sulfate (a 50% by weight Al2O3.14H2O product) is added at a ratio of less than 3.0% by weight upon paper making, with a surface treating agent mainly comprised of (A) a water-soluble macromolecular substance selected from starches, PVAs, polyacrylamides, and cellulose derivatives, (B) a copolymer obtained by the copolymerization of a styrene monomer and a cationic monomer, a water-soluble copolymer obtained by the copolymerization of a styrene monomer, a cat ionic monomer and a hydrophobic monomer, or a water-soluble copolymer obtained by treating one of these copolymers in which a tertiary amine-containing vinyl monomer is used as a cationic monomer, with a quaternizing agent.
US07691225B2 Thermal-release double-coated pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet and method of processing adherend
Disclosed is a thermal-release double-coated pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet which includes a substrate, a foaming agent-free pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (A) arranged on one side of the substrate, and a foaming agent-containing pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (B) arranged on the other side. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (A) contains 5 to 30 parts by weight of a plasticizer and 100 parts by weight of a base polymer and has a tensile adhesive strength of 1 N/20 mm in width or less with respect to a poly(ethylene terephthalate) film as determined at a peel angle of 180 degrees, a rate of pulling of 300 mm/minute, a temperature of 23±2° C., and a relative humidity of 65±5%. The weight loss of plasticizer is 2 percent by weight or less when the tape or sheet is heated at a temperature of 165° C. and a pressure of one atmosphere for one hour.
US07691219B2 Method and device for producing a hollow body by rotation and resulting products
A method and device for manufacturing a body, a device for implementing the method, and products obtained by the method. In the method, at least a first heated composite strip is introduced into at least one die, and at the same time, at least one molten material is introduced into the die in contact with the first composite strip, to obtain at least one second composite strip, and the second composite strip is wound around a support rotating about its axis.
US07691215B2 Compounds and methods of fabricating compounds exhibiting giant magnetoresistance and spin-polarized tunneling
The invention relates to inorganic intermetallic compounds having a PMR effect (combined GMR/CMR effect), which are characterized in that they contain at least two elements per formula unit and have a field sensitivity of less than 10% per 0.1 T at temperatures greater than 290 K. The invention also relates to composites consisting of these compounds, to a method for the production thereof an to their use, in particular, as magnetic field sensors or in the domain of spin electronics.
US07691212B2 Rolling element and method of producing the same
Various inexpensive rolling elements for use under high interface pressure such as induction hardened gears are provided, which have improved seizure resistance at tooth flanks and a temper hardness of HRC 50 or more at 300 ° C. To this end, a rolling element is made from a steel material which contains at least 0.5 to 1.5 wt % carbon and 0.2 to 2.0 wt % one or more alloy elements selected from V, Ti, Zr, Nb, Ta and Hf; and in which 0.4 to 4.0% by volume one or more compounds selected from the carbides, nitrides and carbonitrides of the above alloy elements and having an average particle diameter of 0.2 to 5 μm are dispersed. In such a rolling element, the soluble carbon concentration of a martensite parent phase of a rolling contact surface layer is adjusted to 0.3 to 0.8 wt %, the martensite parent phase having been subjected to induction hardening and low temperature tempering, and one or more of the above carbides, nitrides and carbonitrides are dispersed in an amount of 0.4 to 4.0% by volume within the martensite parent phase.
US07691211B2 Method for generating nanostructures and device for generating nanostructures
The present invention concerns a method for generating nanostructures in order to obtain in an area on the surface of a metal piece (10) a nanostructured layer of defined thickness, characterized in that it comprises: a step for projecting onto an impact point in the area of the surface of the piece (10) to be treated, for a given duration, at a given speed and at variable incidences at the same impact point, a given quantity of perfectly spherical balls (22) of given dimensions, reused continuously during the projection; repetition of the preceding step with a shift of the impact point so that the impact points as a group cover the entire surface of the piece to be treated; a step for treatment by diffusion of chemical compounds into the nanostructured layer generated during the step for implementing the method for generating nanostructures.
US07691210B2 Resist film removing method
A resist film removing method for removing a resist film disposed on a substrate and having a cured layer at a surface includes covering the surface of the resist film with a protection film; causing popping in the resist film covered with the protection film; denaturing the resist film and the protection film after causing popping, to be soluble in water; and performing purified water cleaning to remove from the substrate the resist film and the protection film denatured to be soluble in water.
US07691205B2 Substrate-supporting device
A substrate-supporting device for CVD having a substrate-supporting region includes: a substrate-supporting surface which is a continuous surface defining a reference plane on which a substrate is placed; and multiple dimples having bottom surfaces lower than the reference plane. The respective dimples are isolated from each other by a portion of the substrate-supporting surface.
US07691201B2 Method of forming three-dimensional nanocrystal array
A method of forming an assembly of isolated nanowires of at least one material within a matrix of another material is provided. The method comprises: providing a substrate; forming a catalyst array on a major surface of the substrate; growing an array of the nanowires corresponding with the catalyst array, the nanowires, each comprising at least one material; and forming a matrix of another material that fills in spaces between the nanowires. The method is useful for producing a variety of structures useful in a number of devices, such as photonic bandgap structures and quantum dot structures.
US07691200B2 Magnesium oxide single crystal and method for producing the same
Provided is a MgO single crystal for obtaining a magnesium oxide (MgO) single crystal deposition material which is prevented from splashing during the vapor deposition in, e.g., an electron beam deposition method without reducing the deposition rate, and for obtaining a MgO single crystal substrate which can form thereon, e.g., a superconductor thin film having excellent superconducting properties. A MgO single crystal having a calcium content of 150×10−6 to 1,000×10−6 kg/kg and a silicon content of 10×10−6 kg/kg or less, wherein the MgO single crystal has a variation of 30% or less in terms of a CV value in detected amounts of calcium fragment ions, as analyzed by TOF-SIMS with respect to the polished surface of the MgO single crystal. A MgO single crystal deposition material and a MgO single crystal substrate for forming a thin film obtained from the MgO single crystal.
US07691198B2 Dry mix cement composition, methods and systems involving same
A dry mix cement composition including an alkaline multi-phase aluminosilicate material, wherein the alkaline multi-phase aluminosilicate material provides a source of alkaline and soluble silicate to the cement composition.
US07691197B2 Method of preparing yellow pigments
The present invention relates to a method of preparing a yellow pigment comprising an asymmetric quinolonoquinolone in an amount greater than 50% by weight of the yellow pigment. Also disclosed are modified yellow pigments comprising this yellow pigment having attached at least one organic group as well as inkjet ink compositions comprising the yellow pigments or the modified yellow pigments.
US07691195B2 Compositions of pellets of tacky, deformable material dispersed within a fine flowable material and methods of making the compositions
Compositions of discrete substances that are capable of being mixed together to form a composite material and methods for making the compositions are disclosed. The composition includes a plurality of pellets of a tacky, deformable material at an ambient temperature dispersed within a flowable fine material. The fine material occupies the interstices between the plurality of pellets in a manner that minimizes pellet to pellet contact.
US07691193B2 Water-based pigment dispersion for ink-jet recording, ink composition for ink-jet recording and method of producing the same
Disclosed are an aqueous pigment dispersion for inkjet ink, a method for producing the same, and an ink composition for inkjet recording which mainly contains the aqueous pigment dispersion for inkjet ink. The method for producing the aqueous pigment dispersion for inkjet ink is characterized by comprising a kneading step wherein a mixture including a styrene resin, a quinacridone pigment, a phthalimidomethylated quinacridone compound, an alkali metal hydroxide and a wetting agent is kneaded for producing a solid colored kneaded material, and a dispersing step wherein the thus-obtained solid colored kneaded material is dispersed into an aqueous medium.
US07691192B2 Ink composition, and ink jet recording method and recorded matter using the same
An ink composition including at least water, a cyan dye represented by the formula shown below and an aromatic compound having a carboxyl group and/or a salt thereof; an inkjet recording method using the composition; and recorded matter which is recorded by the recording method wherein M represents a hydrogen atom, a metal element, a metal oxide, a metal hydroxide or a metal halide, R1 to R4 each independently represents —SO2Z, and Z represents a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group, provided that at least one of four Z's has an ionic hydrophilic group as a substituent.
US07691190B2 Method of retarding quicklime for glass manufacture
A method is shown for retarding the reactivity of quicklime. The quicklime is contacted with an aqueous solution of a boron-containing compound after being calcined. The boron-containing solution can be sprayed on the quicklime as it moves past on a conveyor belt. The retarded quicklime can be used for various industrial purposes and is especially useful as a reactant in a glass making operation.
US07691188B2 Adsorption element
An adsorption element for adsorbing gases and vapors from the gaseous atmosphere in the intake tract of an internal combustion engine. The adsorption element is disposed within a wall of a flow cross section carrying the intake air, has a planar adsorption medium along which the intake air flows, and is pleated to create folds in longitudinal direction of the intake stream.
US07691182B1 Process for hydrogen production via integrated processing of landfill gas and biomass
Hydrogen production is provided via integrated closed-loop processing of landfill gas (LFG) and solid biomass feedstocks such as various agricultural wastes with minimal environmental impact. LFG is purified of harmful contaminants over a bed of activated charcoal (AC) and is catalytically reformed to synthesis gas, which is further processed to pure hydrogen via CO-shift and pressure-swing adsorption stages. Biomass is gasified in the presence of steam with production of a producer gas and AC. The producer gas is mixed with LFG and is processed to hydrogen as described above. High-surface area AC produced in the gasifier is used for the purification of both LFG and producer gas. An integrated processing of LFG and biomass offers a number of advantages such as a high overall energy efficiency, feedstock flexibility, substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and production of value-added product-biocarbon that can be used as a soil enhancer.
US07691179B2 Inducing air
A mechanism configured to interact with air, which has been sucked through a device that imparts turbulence to the air, causes a redistribution of components (e.g., oxygen and nitrogen) in the air so that when the air arrives at a location where the oxygen is to be consumed there is an enriched supply of oxygen available. The effects of a first stage of turbulence of the induced air is reduced, resulting in a higher density supply to the atomization point and to the combustion chamber, in the case of an internal combustion engine.
US07691176B2 Method for manufacturing metal nanorods and uses thereof
A method for manufacturing metal nanorods includes: a step of adding a reducing agent to a metallic salt solution; a step of radiating light into the metallic salt solution containing the reducing agent; and a step of leaving the light-radiated metallic salt solution containing the reducing agent stationary in a dark place so as to grow metal nanorods. Metal nanorods can be also grown by forming a mixed solution by fractionating the above light-radiated metallic salt solution and mixing the fractionated metallic salt solution into a non-radiated metallic salt solution containing the reducing agent, or mixing a non-radiated metallic salt solution and the reducing agent into the above light-radiated metallic salt solution; and leaving the mixed solution stationary in a dark place so as to grow metal nanorods.
US07691174B2 Feedstock composition and method of using same for powder metallurgy forming a reactive metals
A feedstock composition and a method of forming metal articles using powder metallurgy techniques comprise mixing metal powders and a novel aromatic binder system. The composition of the novel feedstock comprises an aromatic binder system and a metal powder. The aromatic binder system comprises an aromatic species and can further comprise lubricants, surfactants, and polymers as additives. The metal powder comprises elemental metals, metal compounds, and metal alloys, particularly for highly-reactive metals. The method of forming metal articles comprises the steps of providing and mixing the metal powder and the aromatic binder system to produce a novel feedstock. The method further comprises processing the novel feedstock into a metal article using a powder metallurgy forming technique. Metal articles formed using the present invention have an increase in carbon and oxygen contents each less than or equal to 0.2 wt % relative to the metal powder used to fabricate the article.
US07691173B2 Consolidated hard materials, earth-boring rotary drill bits including such hard materials, and methods of forming such hard materials
The present invention includes consolidated hard materials, methods for producing them, and industrial drilling and cutting applications for them. A consolidated hard material may be produced using hard particles such as B4C or carbides or borides of W, Ti, Mo, Nb, V, Hf, Ta, Zr, and Cr in combination with an iron-based, nickel-based, nickel and iron-based, iron and cobalt-based, aluminum-based, copper-based, magnesium-based, or titanium-based alloy for the binder material. Commercially pure elements such as aluminum, copper, magnesium, titanium, iron, or nickel may also be used for the binder material. The mixture of the hard particles and the binder material may be consolidated at a temperature below the liquidus temperature of the binder material using a technique such as rapid omnidirectional compaction (ROC), the CERACON® process, or hot isostatic pressing (HIP). After sintering, the consolidated hard material may be treated to alter its material properties.
US07691172B2 Metallic powder for powder metallurgy whose main component is iron and iron-based sintered body
Provided is iron-based metal powder for powder metallurgy including a metallic soap containing at least one or more types selected from a group of Ag, Au, Bi, Co, Cu, Mo, Ni, Pd, Pt, Sn, Te and W having a higher standard oxidization potential than iron, and an iron sintered body having a rust prevention function, wherein at least one or more types of metallic soap selected from a group of Ag, Au, Bi, Co, Cu, Mo, Ni, Pd, Pt, Sn, Te and W having a higher standard oxidization potential than iron is added to iron-based metal powder for powder metallurgy, and sintering is performed thereto. As a result, obtained is mixed powder for powder metallurgy capable of improving the rust prevention effect easily without having to hardly change the conventional processes.
US07691171B2 Process for the manufacture of bio-release iron-manganese fertilizer
This invention provides a process for the preparation of water insoluble, bio-release iron-manganese fertilizer which comprises, heating phosphoric acid with a mixture of (i) source of iron oxide such as goethite and hematite, (ii) pyrolusite and (iii) one or more basic compound(s) selected from oxide(s) or carbonate(s) of magnesium, calcium, sodium and potassium, (b) neutralisation followed by drying and pulverisation.
US07691169B2 Partially chelated carboxylate nutrients and methods for their production and use
Soil dispersible and water dispersible granular nutrients for use in fertilizers include granules having a crystallized saccharide and acid binder with carboxylates (sucrates) of a nutrient embedded therein and a method of preparing the nutrient containing granules is provided. A reducible nutrient compound and citric acid is converted to a nutrient carboxylate (sucrate) and chelate by reacting the reducible nutrient and citric acid with a sprayed stream of a stoichiometric excess of reducing saccharides (sugar cane molasses) containing at least 76% by weight solids and glacial acetic acid at a temperature of 160° to 175° F.
US07691164B2 Suction device
A suction device for a cyclone filter of a hand-guided work apparatus includes a blower which is located in a housing and a starting unit with a cable drum which is rotatably mounted about an axis, wherein ambient air sucked in with dirt particles is divided by the cyclone filter into a first air stream which is largely freed from dirt particles and into a second air stream loaded with dirt particles. The housing has an inlet and an outlet for the second air stream, which has a simple configuration and a good suction performance for air laden with dirt particles. The blower is mounted rotatably about an axis which is arranged coaxially to the cable drum axis and the housing is designed with a channel which is connected to the inlet and opens in the region of the cable drum axis.
US07691155B2 Composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising at least one oxidation dye, at least one associative polymer, and at least one aminosilicone
Disclosed herein is a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, for example of human keratin fibers, such as the hair, containing, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, a) at least one oxidation dye, b) at least one associative polymer, and c) at least one aminosilicone, wherein the at least one aminosilicone/at least one associative polymer weight ratio is greater than or equal to 1.
US07691152B2 Method for treating morbid obesity
A method for treating morbid obesity in a body of a mammal having a gastrointestinal tract extending through a stomach and a pyloric sphincter and a wall forming the stomach and pyloric sphincter. At least one implant is formed in the wall in the vicinity of the pyloric sphincter to inhibit emptying of the stomach.
US07691150B2 Modular plate and keel provisionals
A provisional prosthetic system and the surgical methods for utilizing the same. In one embodiment, the provisional prosthetic system includes a keel and a plate configured to be secured to the keel. The keel may further include a body and at least one fin extending outwardly therefrom. The fin functions to prevent rotation of the keel once it is implanted within a bone. In one embodiment, the plate includes a captured screw having a flanged head and external threads. The captured screw is retained by the plate and configured to secure the plate to the keel. In this embodiment, the captured screw extends through an aperture in the plate. Further, the captured screw may be retained by the plate due to the interaction of the flange head and external threads of the captured screw with the top and bottom surfaces of the plate, respectively.
US07691144B2 Devices, systems, and methods for reshaping a heart valve annulus
Implants or systems of implants and methods apply a selected force vector or a selected combination of force vectors within or across the left atrium, which allow mitral valve leaflets to better coapt. The implants or systems of implants and methods make possible rapid deployment, facile endovascular delivery, and full intra-atrial retrievability. The implants or systems of implants and methods also make use of strong fluoroscopic landmarks. The implants or systems of implants and methods make use of an adjustable implant and a fixed length implant. The implants or systems of implants and methods may also utilize a bridge stop to secure the implant, and the methods of implantation employ various tools.
US07691143B2 Annuloplasty ring holder
An annuloplasty ring holder including a head having an upper surface and an annuloplasty ring receiving surface facing opposite the upper surface. The annuloplasty ring holder also includes means for attaching an annuloplasty ring to the annuloplasty ring receiving surface. The means for attaching an annuloplasty ring to the annuloplasty ring receiving surface may include one or more suture guides operatively associated with the head and configured to position one or more sutures to removably associate an annuloplasty ring with the annuloplasty ring receiving surface. The head may include a central hub and more than one spoke radiating out from the central hub. If the head is thus configured, each spoke will include a portion of the annuloplasty ring receiving surface.
US07691139B2 Unidirectional delivery system
A tubular prosthesis delivery system has an inner tubular member having a distal end including a prosthesis-carrying portion and a proximal end intended to remain outside the patient. An outer tubular member has a distal end spaced from the prosthesis-carrying portion of the inner member. A coupling member couples the inner and outer tubular members to each other in fixed relationship generally at a location intended to remain outside the patient. An intermediate tubular member located between the inner and outer tubular members has a distal end adapted to cover the tubular prosthesis and a proximal end that projects proximally beyond the proximal ends of both the inner and outer tubular members. The proximally projecting end of the intermediate tubular member is longitudinally movable with respect to the coupled inner and outer tubular members by a distance sufficient to retract the intermediate tubular member distal end from any position covering the prosthesis carried by the inner member.
US07691135B2 Single puncture bifurcation graft deployment system
The present invention relates to the endoluminal repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms at the aortic and iliac bifurcation. In particular, a deployment system and graft are disclosed for deploying the bifurcated graft within both iliac branches, as well as the aortic trunk, from a single vascular access.
US07691133B2 Systems and methods for bone fixation
Systems and methods for bone fixation are disclosed. A fixation system can have a planar fixation device and a laterally-fixed fixation apparatus. The planar fixation device can have a planar surface and at least one opening having side walls defining an at least generally cylindrical shape. The laterally-fixed fixation apparatus can have an at least generally cylindrical shaped head portion having outer wall sections at least partially surrounding a central hollow area. The head portion can have an inner bottom surface. An expander hub is provided in the fixation apparatus for positioning at least partially within the central hollow area of the head portion and can be seated at least partially on the inner bottom surface of the head portion. The expander hub is rotatable to force the outer wall sections of the head portion outwardly for engaging and locking the fixation apparatus in place in the opening. The fixation apparatus is further adapted for rotation about a longitudinal axis of the fixation apparatus without lateral toggle movement relative to the planar surface of the planar fixation device. In other aspects, systems for fixating an orthopedic guide and systems and methods for compressing bone portions are also provided.
US07691132B2 Spinal stabilization systems and methods
A spinal stabilization system may be formed in a patient. In some embodiments, a minimally invasive procedure may be used to form a spinal stabilization system in a patient. Bone fastener assemblies may be coupled to vertebrae. Each bone fastener assembly may include a bone fastener and a collar. The collar may be rotated and/or angulated relative to the bone fastener. Detachable members may be coupled to the collar to allow for formation of the spinal stabilization system through a small skin incision. The detachable members may allow for alignment of the collars to facilitate insertion of an elongated member in the collars. An elongated member may be positioned in the collars and a closure member may be used to secure the elongated member to the collars.
US07691128B2 PFO closure devices and related methods of use
Devices and methods for sealing a passageway formed by a patent foramen ovale (PFO track) in the heart are provided. One method includes providing an abrading device to the PFO track and abrading the tissue within the PFO track. The abraded tissue forming the PFO track is then held together under pressure, either via lowering right atrial pressure or via applying suction to the septum primum to pull it into apposition against the septum secundum. After a sufficient period of time, the pressure is released and the abraded tissue heals to form a robust seal over the PFO track. Additionally, several devices are provided which can be placed into the PFO track to apply adhesive to the walls of the PFO track. The devices may or may not be left within the PFO track. If the devices are not left within the PFO track, the walls of the PFO track, covered with adhesive, are brought into apposition with one another and adhered together. If the device is left within the PFO track, the device is flattened from an expanded configuration to a flattened configuration, and the walls of the PFO track, adhering to the outer surface of the device, are pulled toward each other as the device flattens. The device may also include interior structure to hold the device in a flattened configuration.
US07691121B2 Embolectomy catheters and methods for treating stroke and other small vessel thromboembolic disorders
Embolectomy catheters, rapid exchange microcatheters, systems and methods for removing clots or other obstructive matter (e.g., thrombus, thromboemboli, embolic fragments of atherosclerotic plaque, foreign objects, etc.) from blood vessels. This invention is particularly useable for percutaneous removal of thromboemboli or other obstructive matter from small blood vessels of the brain, during an evolving stroke or period of cerebral ischemia. In some embodiments, the embolectomy catheters of this invention are advanceable with or over a guidewire which has been pre-inserted through or around the clot. Also, in some embodiments, the embolectomy catheters include clot removal devices which are deployable from the catheter after the catheter has been advanced at least partially through the clot. The clot removal device may included a deployable wire nest that is designed to prevent a blood clot from passing therethrough. The delivery catheter may include telescoping inner and outer tubes, with the clot removal device being radially constrained by the outer tube. Retraction of the outer tube removes the constraint on the clot removal device and permits it to expand to its deployed configuration. An infusion guidewire is particularly useful in conjunction with the embolectomy catheter, and permits infusion of medicaments or visualization fluids distal to the clot.
US07691119B2 Balloon catheter with non-deployable stent
An angioplasty balloon including a non-deployable stent to prevent or reduce the potential for slippage of the inflated balloon with respect to the vessel wall being treated. The balloon includes a non-deployable stent that is adapted to be secured to the balloon or angioplasty balloon catheter. The stent has a proximal end, a distal end, and at least three radially-spaced struts, each strut connecting the proximal end to the distal end and having one or more bends that allow expansion of the strut to accommodate the inflation of the balloon. The stent is made of a material so that the stent collapses upon deflation or the balloon.
US07691118B2 Resheathing tool
The resheathing tool includes a flexible tubular body with a wall, an inner bore, and an aperture formed in the wall. The tool can be used to facilitate the unsheathing of the vasoocclusive device from the reloadable slotted introducer sheath by threading a proximal portion of the sheath out the aperture of the tool while sliding the vasoocclusive device distally through the sheath. The tool facilitates resheathing of the vasoocclusive device by introducing the vasoocclusive device through the slot of a reloadable slotted introducer sheath into the sheath by threading the reloadable slotted introducer sheath through the aperture and into the inner bore of the tool while threading the vasoocclusive device through the inner bore of the tool. At the same time, the resheathing tool prevents the elongated vasoocclusive device from moving out of the reloadable slotted introducer sheath through the slot.
US07691117B2 Lancing device
A lancing device comprising a movable parallelogram-shaped rack. The rack rotates a linearly fixed pinion which drives a slider-crank system. The slider-crank system in turn drives a lance holder. The parallelogram-shaped rack defines one or more predetermined paths along which the pinion moves. The lance holder is prevented from being extended beyond a predetermined depth when the pinion reaches a predetermined position along the one or more predetermined paths. The pinion is mechanically stopped from further progress by intersecting two legs of the parallelogram-shaped rack. Teeth of the rack may be modified to reduce the change the pinion may jam in the rack.
US07691114B1 Device for protecting nerves after surgical procedure
The technical field of the invention is the manufacture of surgical equipment implantable in the human body. The invention concerns a device for protecting nerves (2) and/or tendons (3) located in a canal zone (13) of the human body, normally closed by a ligament (1) and which is opened during a surgical procedure. The invention is characterized in that the device includes at least a plate (10) whereof the dimensions enable its insertion between the edges of the ligament, and in particular whereof the length is compatible with the distance separating the edges (11) of the ligament (1) after the cut performed during the surgical procedure, and whereof one face (102) includes a sliding surface and the other face (101) a adhering surface, the plate (10) is preferably convex with two curvilinear sides parallel in the direction transverse to the sides corresponding to the cut edges (11) of the ligament (1).
US07691113B2 Screw tip control for anastomotic ring applier
A surgical instrument for applying an anastomotic ring device comprises a handle connected to an anastomotic ring deployment mechanism by a shaft. The shaft has at least one torsion member that is capable of communicating a torsional actuating force from the handle to the ring deployment mechanism. The ring deployment mechanism is configured to actuate in response to torsional actuating force communicated from the torsion member. A threaded shaft or rod may be positioned in the ring deployment mechanism to effect actuation of the ring deployment mechanism in response to torsion.
US07691111B2 Atraumatic medical retrieval device
Baskets with atraumatic distal tips allow the capture of material from difficult-to-reach areas of the body, while reducing the risk of tissue damage.
US07691104B2 Endoscopic treatment tool
An endoscopic treatment tool is provided which includes: a grasping portion that has a first shoulder portion and second shoulder portion; a current-carrying portion that protrudes out from a distal end of each of the first and second shoulder portions; a pivot portion that is disposed in the distal end of the first shoulder portion so as to protrude in substantially the same direction as the longitudinal direction of the first shoulder portion, the distal end of the pivot portion being provided with an insulating portion; a wire that is connected to the grasping portion; a sheath which has a tubular shape, and into which the wire and grasping portion are inserted; a main body to which the sheath is fixed; and a sliding portion which is disposed to move in the longitudinal direction of the main body in a sliding manner, and to which the wire is connected.
US07691103B2 Devices for use in transluminal and endoluminal surgery
The present invention is a device and method of using a variety of laparoscopic or NOTES surgical tools at a confined or inaccessible space, e.g., an intra-abdominal surgical and NOTES tool inserted through a single incision through the skin or hollow viscus. Generally, the laparoscopic or NOTES surgical devices include a device body having a first side and a second side, wherein the first side includes a positioning mechanism and the second side includes one or more of a variety of laparoscopic or NOTES tools.
US07691097B2 Foot switch and output system having foot switch
The foot switch includes a pedal, an output command signal generating section generating, when the pedal is operated, an output command signal commanding an apparatus main body having a function of producing active output to produce active output, a communication section performing communication with the apparatus main body, a transmit power adjusting section adjusting transmit power of the output command signal in the communication section, and a storage battery supplying electric power to the output command signal generating section, the communication section and the transmit power adjusting section. The transmit power adjusting section adjusts the transmit power on the basis of a signal indicative of receiving-condition of the output command signal in the apparatus main body, the signal transmitted from the apparatus main body and received by the communication section.
US07691096B2 Angled medical connector with height compensator
A medical connector for connecting medical tubing to a catheter includes a connector body and a height compensating foot. The connector body has a catheter leg adapted to connect to the catheter, a medical tubing leg adapted to connect to the medical tubing, and an angular bend intermediate the legs. The height compensating foot is attached to the catheter leg and extends outwardly therefrom at an angle to prevent the connector from rocking and tubing from overhanging a patient's knuckles when connected to the catheter inserted in a patient.
US07691094B2 Sinus delivery of sustained release therapeutics
The invention provides biodegradable implants for treating sinusitis. The biodegradable implants have a size, shape, density, viscosity, and/or mucoadhesiveness that prevents them from being substantially cleared by the mucociliary lining of the sinuses during the intended treatment period. The biodegradable implants include a sustained release therapeutic, e.g., an antibiotic, a steroidal anti-inflammatory agent, or both. The biodegradable implants may take various forms, such as rods, pellets, beads, strips, or microparticles, and may be delivered into a sinus in various pharmaceutically acceptable carriers.
US07691091B1 Cover for a urine drainage bag
A urine drainage bag cover covers and hides the contents of a urine drainage bag, but is easily manipulated, so that the fluid level in the urine drainage bag may be easily ascertained by attendants.
US07691086B2 Catheter for introduction of medications to the tissues of a heart or other organ
This invention overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art by providing a positionable, direct-injection catheters that can access a specific region of the heart or other organ. The catheter is provided with one or two needle shafts, which may be located within respective sheaths that extend axially along the interior of the lumen of a main catheter shaft. Each needle shaft carries, at a distal end thereof a penetrable element or “needle” that is normally retracted within the distal tip of the main shaft during travel to the target organ, but is subsequently deployed by action of a handle-mounted trigger mechanism to extend the needles into the organ's wall. Each extended needle is curved to relative to the shaft's axis to enter the organ wall in a flattened trajectory that both reduces the chance of puncture through the wall and anchors the needles into the wall during injection (for reduced chance of pullout under pressure). A plurality of apertures which provide for more complete agent delivery rapidly, while maintaining a low delivery velocity to effect treatment delivery in as short a period of time as possible without the problems caused by high velocity delivery. The needles are typically arranged to exit the tip at contralateral orientations relative to each other.
US07691085B2 Syringe interfaces and adapters for use with medical injectors
A syringe interface includes a top opening into which a syringe can be loaded, a first retaining member positioned on one side of the opening and a second retaining member positioned on a second side of the opening. The first retaining member and the second retaining member abut a forward facing abutment surface of a syringe flange on the syringe generally symmetrically. The syringe interface further includes a cradle, at least one engagement member to abut a forward facing abutment surface of a syringe flange, and a carriage slidably disposed within the cradle. The carriage includes a connector to form a releasable connection with a plunger or plunger extension of the syringe and a drive member of the injector. The connector includes a plurality of flexing capture members that flex radially outward to connect to a flange on the rear of the plunger or plunger extension of the syringe when the carriage is moved forward within the syringe interface. The syringe interface may further include a connector on a rear portion thereof to connect to the injector.
US07691084B2 Therapeutic device and system
Therapeutic devices that provide support or pressure to tissue. Devices contain a material that is capable of being contracted from its relaxed state to an evacuated state. The material applies pressure to the tissue of a patient when the material is in its relaxed state. Reduction of pressure by application of a vacuum results in a contracted state of the device, so that the device can be applied or delivered to a patient. Release of vacuum results in a return to the relaxed state, thus providing a maximum desirable pressure to tissue and avoiding the possibility of over-pressure which can result in tissue damage or necrosis.
US07691083B2 Fluid collection device with captured retractable needle
A fluid transfer device includes a tube holder, a fluid container, a double ended needle with forward sharpened tip, and rearward sharpened tip. Fluid is withdrawn or injected into a patient from the tip, and into fluid contained.
US07691080B2 Dual modulus balloon for interventional procedures
A device for interventional surgical or medical procedures is presented. The device is generally in the form of a balloon and is used to position itself or other working elements up against or through lumen walls in the body. The balloon is comprised of at least two materials of different elastic modulus, which allows for a flexible but relatively non-distensible, unfolding component of the balloon as well as an elastomeric, inflatable component of the balloon. The elastomeric component is fixedly attached to the flexible but relatively non-distensible component and together they form a pressure vessel that can be inflated within the lumens of the body.
US07691079B2 Device for tamponade of body cavities and mechanical anchoring of a catheter
A device for tamponade of body cavities and for mechanical anchoring of a catheter, the device including a flexible tube segment (2) having an inner wall (4) and an outer wall (6) that surround an interior space (8), wherein the tube segment (2) is inflatable, and is configured without through-passing support bodies so that a displacement of tube wall material between the inner wall (4) and the outer wall (6) of the tube segment (2) is possible by inflation of the tube segment, wherein the tube segment is provided with two ends (7,9), which are fastened to a same closing element (10), configured so that a torus geometry is striven for as the inflatable tube segment (2) is inflated and the closing element (10) is a pipe nipple and the two ends (7,9) of the tube segment (2) are joined together fluid-tightly.
US07691073B2 Methods and apparatuses for stimulating otolith organs by linear acceleration
A base section supports a revolution section. The revolution section supports a tilting section. The tilting section supports a seat section. The seat section includes a seat, a seat back and a step. The seat back has a restraining section. The restraining section includes an occipital region retainer and a temple retainer. Subject is seated with its occipital region and temples restrained by the restraining section. The head of subject is tilted on one side down from a head's horizontal plane in the Reid stereotaxic coordinate system to place one of left and right othlith organs within the head's horizontal plane. In this tilted position, different liner acceleration stimuli are applied to left and right otolith organs, respectively, for independent function tests of the left and right otolith organs.
US07691070B2 Apparatus for monitoring the presence of secretions in the respiratory system of a patient
An apparatus for monitoring the presence of secretions in an artificial respiratory system comprises at least one sensing element (20) to detect waves generated by said secretions and output a main signal (50), representative of at least one main parameter characteristic of the waves; a first processing block (30) connected downstream of said first sensing element (20), is set to input the main signal (50) and to generate a corresponding main output alarm signal (51), in the case in which the main parameter has a greater value than a predetermined threshold value.
US07691059B2 System and method for delivering medical examination, treatment and assistance over a network
A method for providing a covering physician service includes informing a patient of a practicing physician of the availability of the plurality of patient terminals and referring the patient to one of the patient terminals upon the agreement of the patient. A call from the patient at the patient terminal is received at a call center. The call center enables any of a first plurality of physician (or other health care practitioner) terminals to be in audio-visual communication over the network with any of a second plurality of patient terminals. The call is routed to an available physician or other health care practitioner at one of the health care practitioner terminals so that the available physician may carry on a two-way conversation with the patient and visually observe the patient. The available physician or health care practitioner is permitted to make an assessment of the patient and to treat the patient.
US07691056B2 Endoscope apparatus
An endoscope apparatus including: an elongated insertion section; an adaptor, which has an illuminating section including optical elements, and an observation optical system, that are attached to and removed from a tip of the insertion section; a sensor provided in the adaptor; and electrical contacts for the illumination section, and electrical contacts for the sensor, provided in the adaptor and the tip of the insertion section.
US07691054B2 Endoscope system, treatment instrument cartridge, and storage case
An endoscope system comprises an endoscope, a treatment instrument cartridge, an advancing and retracting device, a controlling device, and an operation instructing device. The endoscope includes a treatment instrument channel in an inserting portion. The treatment instrument cartridge includes a treatment instrument and a storage case. The treatment instrument includes a treatment instrument inserting portion having an elasticity which is inserted through the treatment instrument channel, a treatment section at the tip end thereof, and an operating portion at the base end thereof. The storage case includes an inserting portion storing section into which the treatment instrument inserting portion is wound, an extension port from which the tip end of the wound treatment instrument inserting portion is extended, and a holding section for holding the base end of the treatment instrument inserting portion or the operating portion. The advancing and retracting device has a driving power source and is provided between the treatment instrument inserting channel and the extension port. The controlling device is electrically connected to the driving power source and controls an operation of the driving power source. An operation instructing device issues an instruction on an operation of the driving power source to the controlling device.
US07691051B2 Attenuation device for treating glaucoma
Disclosed herein is an attenuation device, comprising a flexible housing and a high vapor pressure media having a permeability of less than 1 ml/day at body temperature through the outer wall of the flexible housing. In one embodiment, the high vapor pressure media comprises perfluorooctylbromide. In another embodiment, the high vapor pressure media comprises perfluorohexane. In yet another embodiment, the high vapor pressure media comprises perfluorodecalin. Also disclosed herein is a method of treating a patient, comprising providing a compressible attenuation device and introducing within the attenuation device at least one high vapor pressure media.
US07691046B2 Nondestructive fluid transfer device
Fluid transfer device configured as a vacuum pump particularly suited for nondestructive transfer of fluids, including blood and blood constituents. Fluid transfer device used for assisting in the pumping of blood through a patient's heart for reducing the load on the heart, reducing forces and blood pressure on the inner walls of the heart is reduced. Examples are aortic assist device, a ventricular assist device, or artificial heart. Industrial applications include the pumping of fluids, including destructible fluids such as foodstuff with or without food constituents of various sizes within the foodstuff. Food and other fluids may be stored until they are dispensed. By use of a vacuum, the device is operated at no more than atmospheric pressure. A pre-charged pressure tank may be used, such as where fluid pressure of the pumped fluid, including backpressure of body fluids, where pressure greater than atmospheric is required to expel pumped fluid.
US07691045B2 Technology for continuous folding of sheet materials
A machine and method for the continuous folding of sheet material into difference three-dimensional patterns is featured. The innovative machine and method folds sheet material by force converging the sheet to a final stage that imparts a final fold or pattern. Unique programming allows for the change of convergence sequencing and change of materials.
US07691044B2 Creasing-folding machine for producing paper and bookbinding articles
A creasing-folding machine, for producing paper and bookbinding articles, has a feed unit, for feeding sheets along a feed path, a creasing unit, and a folding unit in series with one another; the creasing unit has at least one creasing roller positioned with its axis perpendicular to the feed path and having, on its lateral surface, a creasing blade extending crosswise to the feed path, and a pressure roller which cooperates with an opposite face of each sheet to the creasing roller; the creasing unit is interposed between the feed unit and the folding unit to perform transverse creasing operations upstream from the folding unit.
US07691038B2 Convertible gym training device and corresponding weight-training bench
The invention concerns a convertible gym training device intended to be removably connected to a weight-training device that permits training of lower and upper body limbs.According to the invention, such a convertible gym training device in particular comprises: an essentially quadrangular frame (1014); an arm actuator (107) rotatably connected to the said frame (1014); resilient return means (40) opposing a force against the rotation of the said arm actuator (107) relatively to the said frame (1014); mechanical link means (400) connecting the said arm actuator (107) with the said resilient return means (40), said mechanical link means (400) being designed to oppose a variable back moving force against the said arm actuator (107), all along its rotation travel, said back moving force being variable according to a predetermined load curve.
US07691036B1 Support for a fitness ball and method of use
A support for holding a fitness ball includes a centrally located vibration assembly. The vibration assembly includes a vibrating plate upon which the fitness ball resides. In an embodiment of the invention the support has arms which receive the fitness ball. Each of the arms has a vibrating member.
US07691035B2 Adjustable elliptical exercise machine
An elliptical exercise machine includes a frame pivotally attached to a base, a pivotal coupling device pivotally coupling the base and the frame together, a retractable device having an outer tube pivotally coupled to the base, and an inner shaft slidably engaged in the outer tube and pivotally coupled to the pivotal coupling device for allowing the inner shaft to be moved into the outer tube or to be moved out of the outer tube when the frame is pivoted to the base, and a latching device for latching the inner shaft to the outer tube at any selected position and for allowing the elliptical exercise machine to be easily adjusted to different moving strokes and to be easily operated by the user.
US07691030B2 Shock-absorbing device for an exercycle dynamo
A shock-absorbing device for an exercycle dynamo comprises a bracket and a dynamo. The dynamo generates electricity for the exercycle, and the bracket is connected to the dynamo and the exercycle by plural elastic members, which can provide different shock-absorbing and buffering effects on different positions of the bracket. By such arrangements, better shock-absorbing and buffering effect can be provided to the dynamo.
US07691025B2 Multi-speed transmission
A multi-speed transmission has three planetary gear sets and six torque-transmitting mechanism packaged in various ones of five zones within a transmission cavity. Each planetary gear set has a ring gear member, a sun gear member and a carrier member that rotatably supports a plurality of pinion gears that intermesh with both the sun gear member and the ring gear member. Certain members are continuously connected for common rotation. Specifically, an interconnecting member continuously interconnects for common rotation the carrier member of the first planetary gear set, the sun gear member of the second planetary gear set and the ring gear member of the third planetary gear set. Additionally, the sun gear member of the first planetary gear set is grounded to the transmission casing via a radially-extending structural member.
US07691024B2 10-speed transmission
The transmission has a plurality of members that can be utilized in powertrains to provide ten forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. The transmission includes four planetary gear sets having six torque-transmitting mechanisms and four fixed interconnections. The powertrain includes an engine and torque converter that is continuously connected to at least one of the planetary gear members and an output member that is continuously connected with another one of the planetary gear members. The six torque-transmitting mechanisms provide interconnections between various gear members, and the transmission housing, and are operated in combinations of three to establish at least ten forward speed ratios and at least one reverse speed ratio.
US07691011B1 Durable golf tee
A durable golf tee having one piece body formed of a high modulus thermoplastic, preferably ultra high molecular weigh polyethylene (UHMWPE). The head of the tee includes a grooved area providing an area for material deformation at club head impact such that the area supporting the golf ball retains shape and structural integrity, and barbs are provided on the tee shank for resisting ground separation upon impact.
US07691010B2 Golf ball
A golf ball 2 has a core, a mid layer and a cover. This mid layer comprises 10 parts by weight or greater and 70 parts by weight or less of a thermoplastic elastomer containing a styrene block having a material hardness of less than 10, and 30 parts by weight or greater and 90 parts by weight or less of an ethylene-(meth)acrylic acid copolymer based ionomer resin having a material hardness of 50 or greater and 70 or less. Hardness of this mid layer is less than 40, and the thickness is equal to or less than 1.2 mm. This golf ball 2 has seven kinds of dimples (A to G), each having a different diameter. When all the dimples are arranged in decreasing order of the diameter Di, ratio (Dx/Dn) of the mean diameter Dx of the dimples ranking in the top 10% to the mean diameter Dn of the dimples ranking in the bottom 10% is equal to or greater than 1.30. Standard deviation η of diameters of all the dimples is equal to or less than 0.52.
US07691007B2 Golf club head
This invention provides a plurality of grooves formed on a face of the golf club head. Each of a pair of side surfaces of each of the grooves has a first surface leading to the face and a second surface leading to the first surface in the depth direction of the groove. A first angle between the first surfaces of each of said pair of the side surfaces is larger than a second angle between the second surfaces of each of the said pair of the side surfaces. Edges of the groove are rounded. A width W (mm) of the groove measured including the rounded edges, a width Ws (mm) between the grooves adjacent one another, a width Wr (mm) of the groove measured based on the 30 degrees measurement rule and a cross section area S (mm2) of the groove satisfy the following expressions; W/Ws×100≧40(%), S/(Ws×0.5)×100≧70(%).
US07690999B2 Shaft coupling
A shaft coupling includes plates fitted on ends of input and output shafts, respectively. A plurality of guide grooves are formed in the opposed surfaces of the plates, respectively, so that each of the grooves extends perpendicular to the corresponding groove formed in the other plate. A steel ball is disposed between each pair of guide grooves of the plates at a portion where the pair of grooves cross each other. When the steel balls are pushed by the driving plate, they push the driven plate while rolling in the guide grooves, with their movements restricted by a retainer in the radial direction of the plates. Thus, large power can be smoothly transmitted between the rotary members with less frictional resistance. The offset amount can be changed easily. Between the plates, there are only the steel balls and the retainer.
US07690998B2 Gaming machine
A gaming machine includes: an information reading unit that reads object information from a reading object provided with a storage medium in which the object information is stored, the reading object being mountable on the gaming machine; a game processing unit that performs game processing to provide to a player a game in a plurality of game states including a base game state and a bonus game state in which a grater advantage is provided to the player than in the base game state; and a display unit that displays an effect related to the game, wherein the game processing unit controls a frequency of occurrence of the effect to be displayed on the display unit during the game based on the object information read from the reading object by the information reading unit.
US07690992B2 Video game processing apparatus, a method and a computer program product for processing a video game
When an action content command and an action target character is received, a control section and a graphics processor identify action executing standby time in accordance with a predetermined time identifying rule. The control section and the graphics processor then identify an action executable range in which a player character can execute the received action content in accordance with a predetermined range identifying rule, and determines whether or not an action target character that is a target of the received action content exists within the identified action executable range. The control section and the graphic processor execute the received action content against the action target character in the case where it is determined that the action target character exists within the action executable range when action executing standby time is clocked.
US07690991B2 Betting exchange system
A betting exchange system receiving a plurality of bet requests backing a given outcome, each backing bet request specifying a price and a size at which an originator of the request is prepared to bet that the given outcome will occur. The betting exchange system receiving a plurality of bet requests laying the given outcome, each laying bet request specifying a price and a size at which an originator of the request is prepared to bet that the given outcome will not occur. The betting exchange system aggregating backing bet requests specifying the same price, aggregating laying bet requests specifying the same price, automatically matching a received backing bet request with individual or aggregated laying bet requests to complete a betting transaction, and automatically matching a received laying bet request with individual or aggregated backing bet requests to complete a betting transaction.
US07690989B2 System and method for awarding prizes in a local edition of an online game
According to some embodiments of the present invention a system and method are provided that allow a player of a game to receive at least one prize. The method may include receiving information about at least one merchant, enabling play of a game by a player, determining merchant information to communicate to the player, and providing at least one prize to the player. In some embodiments, the prizes made available to a player (e.g., for selection) may be based on the location of the player, a merchant, or both.
US07690984B2 Feature game with random population feature
A gaming machine arranged to display a symbol in each element of a matrix of elements; each column of elements of said matrix of elements comprising a portion of a simulated rotatable reel and wherein at an occurrence of a trigger event at end of play of a main game; (a) said main game is completed and any prize is awarded, (b) at least one feature game may be awarded wherein each said rotatable reel is caused to be spun and brought to rest to display elements of said matrix in a first stage; said first stage displaying symbols in elements of at least one said column and uniform imagery in elements of each remaining said column; said feature game then progressing to a further stage wherein elements with said uniform imagery are populated by symbols of said elements of said at least one column.
US07690983B2 Gaming device having an indicator operable to indicate primary game outcomes and associated bonus game opportunities
A method of playing a primary game on a gaming machine is performed by placing a wager on an underlying wagering primary game and playing the underlying wagering primary game according to the rules of the underlying primary game. When a predetermined event occurs in the underlying primary game, the player enters at least one secondary game. The secondary game may have at least one event where a) an animated event proceeds to a conclusion and an original bonus that increments or decrements with the proceeding of that animated event, and b) using a sequential set of displays to determine a number of spins to be used in a secondary game and to determine a multiplication factor to be used in spins to be used in the secondary game.
US07690980B2 Systems and methods wherein a lottery number combination is associated with a limited number of occurrences
Systems and methods are provided to facilitate lottery ticket transactions. A request to purchase a lottery ticket is received, the lottery ticket being associated with a lottery number combination, such as a limited number of lottery tickets or a limited number of players. An indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with a limited number of occurrences is also received. For example, an indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with only a single lottery ticket may be received. A price associated with the lottery ticket is determined based on the received indication. According to one embodiment the price is increased by a predetermined amount based on the received indication.
US07690978B2 Gaming device having a wheel with multiple indicators
A wagering game including a wheel and multiple section indicators. The wheel includes a plurality of sections having awards associated with each of the sections. The section indicators associated with the wheel simultaneously indicate sections on the wheel. The awards associated with the sections indicated by the activated section indicators are summed and provided to a player. The number of activated section indicators is predetermined, randomly determined, determined by the player's wager in the primary or base game, determined in a primary game or determined by a sub-game or a set.
US07690977B2 Gaming system and method for providing multiple players multiple bonus awards
A gaming system including a central server linked to a plurality of gaming machines. Upon a suitable triggering event at a triggering gaming device in the gaming system a bonus event occurs. When the bonus event occurs, the players actively playing each auxiliary gaming device in the gaming system are each provided a chance to participate in the bonus event as well. Each remaining gaming device's chance of participating in the bonus event is based on the individual accumulated bonus event pool for that gaming device.
US07690972B2 Method for making a steamship of pork cut and the resultant product
The present invention is a method for cutting a pork leg to create a meat cut which includes an exposed bone feature and a squared face. The method for making the exposed bone feature involves trimming shank meat bare from a fibula bone and removing a tibia bone above a knee cap joint leaving a stifle joint intact. The method for making the squared face involves removing light and dark butt trim and a rump point to form a generally flat surface. When oriented downward, the flat surface aligns with any flat support surface and holds the meat cut in a standing position. The standing position directs the exposed bone feature generally upward in a unique and attractive presentation. Additionally, the present invention relates to the resultant product formed by the same method where the meat cut allows for improved roasting, braising, slow-cooking, and carving of a ham roast.
US07690967B2 Mounting structure for measuring device and grinding machine with the structure
In a grinding machine, a bed 10 has secured thereon a work head 11 which rotatably supports a work spindle 12 for supporting a workpiece W and mounts thereon a slide base 15 reciprocatively movable in a Z-direction parallel to the axis of the work spindle, and a wheel head 16 carrying a rotating grinding wheel 17 is reciprocatively movable on the slide base in an X-direction intersecting with the Z-direction. A measuring device 25 for measuring the dimension of the workpiece ground with the grinding wheel is mounted on an extreme end of a support arm 21 secured to the slide base to extend in the X-direction, through an actuator device 23 which is operable for moving the measuring device between a measuring position for engagement with the workpiece and a parked position for disengagement therefrom. The support arm passes over the workpiece, or passes through a space between the bed and the workpiece, or passes through the inside of the bed.
US07690961B2 Plasma display panel and process for producing the plasma display panel
A fluorine-containing precoating is formed to cover a phosphor particle by, for example, a physical vapor deposition of a fluoride. Then, a fluorine-containing coating covering the phosphor particle is formed by supplying fluorine into the precoating. This obtained phosphor particle with the coating is applied in the form of a paste to a substrate on each electrode between two adjacent ribs to form a phosphor layer including phosphor particles between the ribs on the substrate. The substrate is positioned with respect to another substrate having electrodes thereon to form discharge spaces between the substrates. The discharge spaces are filled with a discharge gas to produce a plasma display panel.
US07690957B2 Amphibious vehicle which has elements for forming a floating bridge
An amphibious vehicle which has elements, such as caissons, floats, and ramps, arranged on a self-propelled rolling base, oriented essentially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the rolling base, when the vehicle is in a folded configuration for movement on land, and which are deployed to form a track or bridge portion oriented transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis of the rolling base, when the vehicle, alone or with another vehicle of the same design, is used to form a floating bridge or ferry. The vehicle has a deployment device for deploying elements by pivoting of four groups of the elements around four vertical shafts spaced from one another, according to at least three different configurations, each group of elements including at least one caisson.
US07690954B2 Connector terminal having electrical wire and connector receiving the same
The present invention is to provide a connector terminal, which is crimp connected with an aluminum or aluminum alloy conductor having a large diameter, to be inserted into a terminal receiving chamber of a conventional connector housing designed for a copper conductor with less change of electrical characteristic and less modification. The connector terminal having the conductor of the present invention is widely adapted to a vehicle. The connector terminal crimping the electrical wire has a link portion longer than a link portion of a standard connector terminal so that an electrical wire crimp portion projects outwardly from a rearward face when the connector terminal is received in the connector housing. An insulation crimp portion is positioned spaced apart from the rearward face of the connector housing to prevent physical interference with the connector housing.
US07690952B2 Connecting module
A connecting module (1) having a insulating-material housing (2), at least one conductor connecting terminal (7) which is fitted into the insulating-material housing (2) and is accessible via an associated conductor insertion opening in the insulating-material housing (2) in order to hold an electrical conductor, and having at least one busbar bar (3), which is electrically connected to one or more associated conductor connecting terminals (7), is in the form of a round bar and is laid in associated channels (4) in the insulating-material housing (2) is described. At least one busbar bar (3) is angled and has a first connecting section (5, 9) which contains a free end and extends at an angle to a direction section (8) which extends to the connecting section (5, 9). The connecting section (5, 9) is inserted into a connecting opening (6) in the associated conductor connecting terminal (7) such that the extent direction is located essentially transversely with respect to the extent direction of the connecting opening (6) and parallel to the perpendicular to the plane which is covered by the connecting opening (6), and the direction section (8) is aligned in a desired extent direction in an associated channel (4) by suitable rotational alignment of the connecting section (5, 9) about its axis.
US07690951B2 Ballast mounted connector receptacle
A connector, method of connecting, and connector assembly preventing potting from disrupting the physical and electrical connection of a mated electrical connector assembly that can be connected and/or disconnected without cutting wires and with a single hand.
US07690949B2 Modular outlet
In conjunction with a wiring in a house carrying data network signal, a modular outlet comprising of a base module and interface module. The base module connects to the wiring and attached to a wall. The interface module provides a data unit connection. The interface module is mechanically attached to the base module and electrically connected thereto. The wiring may also carry basic service signal such as telephone, electrical power and cable television (CATV). In such a case, the outlet will provide the relevant connectivity either as part of the base module or as part of the interface module. Both proprietary and industry standard interfaces can be used to interconnect the module. Furthermore, a standard computer expansion card (such as PCI, PCMCIA and alike) may be used as interface module.
US07690948B2 Electrical connector with metal shell having convex hull extending from the surface of the front portion thereof
An electrical connector includes an insulative housing (1), a plurality of contacts (2) arranged in the insulating housing, a pair of locking pieces (4) received in the insulative housing and a metal shell (3) receiving the insulative housing. The insulative housing has a base portion (11) and a tongue portion (12) extending from the base portion. The metal shell includes a main shell (31) and a sub shell (32) an ached to the main shell. The main shell has a front shroud portion (311) surrounding the tongue portion of the insulative housing and a rear portion (312) supporting the base portion. The front shroud portion forms at least one embossed portion (313) thereon. The sub shell is attached to the rear portion of the main shell and has a curve portion (321) abutting against a rear end of the front shroud portion to enclose the base portion of the insulative housing. The main shell and the sub shell each have curve arms (3102, 3202) abutting against the rear ends of the locking pieces.
US07690947B2 Electrical connector with improved grounding structure
An electrical connector (100) for mating with a corresponding plug (200) includes a dielectric housing (1) defining two contact areas (15) along an up to down direction. An outer shield (3) encloses the dielectric housing. A plurality of contacts (2) are retained in the contact areas. An inner shield (4) are mounted between two contact areas and comprises a pair of spring arms (42) extending into the contact area to lock with the plug and a resilient strip (43) extending into the contact areas to abutting against an outer side of the plug.
US07690944B2 Connector assembly, receptacle type connector, and interface apparatus
A connector assembly, for electrically connecting electrical cables 7 to a test head 4, comprises a plurality of types of cable side connectors 8 respectively attached to one end of the electrical cable 7; and a intermediate connector 6 to which the plurality of types of cable side connectors 8 are connected in a detachable manner, and the intermediate connector 6 having a first engagement part 501 having a shape with which all types of cable side connectors 8 can be engaged and an output terminal 602 able to be engaged with a test head side connector 41 electrically connected to a pin electronics board of the test head 4.
US07690942B2 Illuminated power receptacle
The present invention relates to the field of enhanced electrical power receptacles and associated plugs. Specifically it relates to power receptacles that are easy to identify and use. It achieves these features with a receptacle that has the individual prong-holes identified and differentiated with light source or markings in a scheme that allows the user to quickly locate and identify the proper prong-holes. The associated plug can be labeled with markings for orientation. The receptacle lighting or pattern scheme will help the user easily locate the receptacle and orient the associated plug for accurate and rapid insertion.
US07690939B2 Electronic module with easily operated latch mechanism
An electronic module (100) includes an elongated housing (10) having a front portion and a rear portion, with a pair of spaced guide members (123) integrated with a peripheral portion of the rear portion; a latch mechanism (60) assembled to the housing, said latch mechanism including a slider member (61) disposed between and supported by the pair of guide members, a bail member (62) pivotally engaging with the rear portion of the housing and further linking with the slider member; and rocking the bail actuating the slider moving along a front-to-back direction for detaching the electronic module from a receptacle module.
US07690937B2 Electrical power contacts and connectors comprising same
Electrical connectors and contacts for transmitting power are provided. One power contact embodiment includes a first plate that defines a first non-deflecting beam and a first deflectable beam, and a second plate that defines a second non-deflecting beam and a second deflectable beam. The first and second plates are positioned beside one another to form the power contact.
US07690927B1 Processor scaling across multiple computer blades
A scalability card for use with a plurality of computer blades. The computer blades are releasably securable in a parallel configuration, wherein each blade includes a circuit board and a processor operatively coupled to the circuit board. Each processor is in electronic communication with a scalability connector on a floating plate that is loosely secured to the computer blade. Furthermore, each scalability connector is preferably disposed in a common plane extending perpendicular to the plurality of parallel computer blades. The scalability card includes a plurality of electronically interconnected scalability connectors arranged for rough alignment with the scalability connectors of each computer blade. In addition, the scalability card preferably includes at least one alignment feature for engaging each floating plate and, therefore, providing fine alignment of the scalability connector on each floating plate to one of the scalability connectors of the scalability card.
US07690926B2 Electrical connector assembly with stiffener
An electrical connector assembly comprises a stiffener including a base with a first portion and a second portion, insulative housing, a load plate and a lever. An embossed portion is formed on the base and has substantial distance to a first end of the first portion. An insulative housing is disposed between the first portion and the second portion. A load plate is pivotally mounted on the second portion of the stiffener. A lever is pivotally assembled to the first portion of the stiffener to lock the load plate and includes a retaining portion adjacent to the embossed portion to abut against the lever when it is rotated.
US07690920B2 High strength substructure reinforcement for crowns and bridges
A reinforcement for a dental restoration substructure is provided. The reinforcement is a generally annular structure that protrudes from the body of the substructure generally near an occlusal portion of the restoration. The annular structure provides a support for veneering porcelain at the location of the greatest thickness of the porcelain and at the location where occlusal stress is applied, and fractures of veneering porcelain are commonly experienced.
US07690917B2 Bracket alignment device
A method includes obtaining an electronic model image representing teeth of a patient; determining a desired bracket arrangement for one or more brackets on the teeth; designing an electronic model image of an alignment device based in part on the desired bracket arrangement; and fabricating the alignment device based on the electronic model image of the alignment device. The desired bracket arrangement includes a surface location, a tip orientation, and a torque orientation of each bracket. The alignment device defines at least one slot through which a bracket can be placed at a surface location and an orientation indicator to indicate a desired tip orientation and a desired torque orientation of each bracket.
US07690916B2 Method and apparatus for operating a gas-powered cooking and frying device
A method and an apparatus for operating a gas-powered cooking device including an actuator for moving a closure disposed in the gas feed conduit of a burner to an open state and of igniting gas emitted from the burner by an ignition electrode to form a burner flame, the ignition electrode being connected to an ignition voltage for a predetermined first interval of time, a sensor thermo-conductively connected to the burner flame for generating a sensor voltage for maintaining the closure means in its open state if the sensor voltage attains a predetermined level and of initiating subsequent ignitions after a predetermined interval of time where the predetermined level is not attained within a predetermined further interval of time.
US07690913B2 Embossing apparatus and method
An apparatus is provided that forms embossed portions on a workpiece. The apparatus includes a melting chamber filled with melt, such as ceramic, nozzles provided at a lower portion of the melting chamber, and presses provided adjacent to each of the injection nozzles. The injection nozzles drop the melt on the workpiece and the presses press the dropped melt into a predetermined shape of the embossed portions in a state where the dropped melt is being solidified after being dropped on the workpiece.
US07690911B2 Automated controlled atmospheric pressurized resin infusion apparatus and system
An apparatus comprising a vacuum source line, a pressurized fluid source line and an inlet circuit communicative with the vacuum source line and operatively connectable to an inlet container. The apparatus further comprises an outlet circuit communicative with the vacuum source line and operatively connectable to an outlet line. The apparatus also comprises an outer cover circuit communicative with the vacuum source line and operatively connectable to the outer cover. Further, the apparatus comprises an inlet restrictor fluid circuit in communicative with the fluid source line and adapted to control flow between the inlet vacuum container and interior. Moreover, the apparatus comprises a controller operatively connected to the inlet vacuum circuit, the outlet vacuum circuit, the outer cover vacuum circuit and the inlet restrictor fluid circuit for controlling operation of the inlet vacuum circuit, the outlet vacuum circuit, the outer cover vacuum circuit and the inlet restrictor fluid circuit, respectively.
US07690910B2 Mold for imprint, process for producing minute structure using the mold, and process for producing the mold
A mold for imprint capable of forming a reduced seam or seamless pattern, on a surface of a substrate, having larger area than that of the mold includes a first pattern area comprising a plurality of first recesses; and a second pattern area, comprising a plurality of second recesses, for being used as an alignment mark. The first pattern area and the second pattern area have an equal height at their outermost surfaces. The first recesses and the second recesses have different depths. The first pattern area and the second pattern area have an equal cyclic interval.
US07690909B2 Rapid prototyping and manufacturing system and method
A stereolithography apparatus having a resin vat with resupply containers in one-way flow communication and a leveling container in two-way flow communication, an automatic offload cart to remove and replace build support platforms, an elevator assembly for supporting and releasably retaining a build platform removably attached to the stereolithography apparatus frame such that elevator forks supporting the build platform can be released into the vat and removed from the stereolithography apparatus with the vat, and a recoater assembly and recoater blade for mapping the resin surface in the vat and applying a fresh coating of resin to a cross-section being built in the vat.
US07690908B2 Method and apparatus for forming high strength products
A system and method are presented in which a flow of plastic is extruded to obtain nano-sized features by forming multiple laminated flow streams, flowing in parallel through the system. Each of the parallel laminated flow streams are subjected to repeated steps in which the flows are divided, and overlapped to amplify the number of laminations. The parallel amplified laminated flows are rejoined to form a cumulated laminated output with nano-sized features.
US07690907B2 Multi-film junction structure
A multi-film junction structure includes an upper mold having a downwardly extending protrusion formed at a lower surface thereof to allow a recess to be defined in resin that is injected therearound. A first film is attached to a part of the lower surface of the upper mold and a side surface and lower surface of the protrusion, the first film having an extension extended from the lower surface of the protrusion by a predetermined length. A second film is attached to a remaining lower surface of the upper mold and an opposite side surface of the protrusion, the second film having a coupling portion located inside the extension of the first film, wherein the extension is bent upwardly. Additionally, a lower mold is provided having a recess facing the protrusion of the upper mold while being spaced apart from the protrusion, the lower mold defining an injection molding space together with the upper mold for allowing resin to be introduced and injection molded in the space.
US07690903B2 Forming head and process for the production of a non-woven fabric
The invention concerns a forming head for an apparatus for the production of a non-woven fabric by depositing fibers on a conveyor belt, comprising a fiber feeder which opens into a fiber processing chamber and which has a lower deposit opening for the delivery of fibers, wherein arranged in the fiber processing chamber are interengaging needle rollers with longitudinal axes oriented in mutually parallel relationship, which can rotate about their respective longitudinal axis, and the interengaging needle rollers enclose an inner chamber and are arranged with respect to the fiber feeder and the deposit opening in such a way that fibers fed to the forming head in operation enter the inner chamber by passing through between interengaging needle rollers and leave the inner chamber also by passing through between interengaging needle rollers.
US07690902B2 Nonwoven web forming apparatus
Melt blown or spun bond nonwoven webs are formed by flowing fiber-forming material through a die cavity having a substantially uniform residence time and then through a plurality of orifices to form filaments, using air or other fluid to attenuate the filaments into fibers and collecting the attenuated fibers as a nonwoven web. Each die orifice receives a fiber-forming material stream having a similar thermal history. The physical or chemical properties of the nonwoven web fibers such as their average molecular weight and polydispersity can be made more uniform. Wide nonwoven webs can be formed by arranging a plurality of such die cavities in a side-by-side relationship. Thicker or multilayered nonwoven webs can be formed by arranging a plurality of such die cavities atop one another.
US07690900B2 Wave energy accumulator
A fluid pressurization unit compresses a fluid in response to natural wave action on a body of water such as an ocean. The unit comprises a floating component and a piston assembly. The floating component has sufficient buoyancy to float on water waves and has a compression chamber with an inlet valve biased to receive a fluid at an intake pressure. The piston assembly is slidable within the compression chamber and has a piston shaft and a hollow piston head attached to the piston shaft, which defines a piston reservoir therein with an inlet valve in communication with the compression chamber and biased to receive the fluid at an output pressure, and an outlet for discharging fluid pressurized to at least the output pressure from the pressurization unit. The piston assembly is fixable in place relative to the floating component such that relative movement between the floating component and piston assembly compresses fluid from the intake pressure to at least the output pressure.
US07690894B1 Ceramic core assembly for serpentine flow circuit in a turbine blade
A turbine blade for use in a gas turbine engine having an internal serpentine flow cooling circuit with pin fins and trip strips to promote heat transfer for obtaining a thermally balanced blade sectional temperature distribution. The turbine blade is cooled by a 7-pass serpentine flow cooling circuit that extends from the leading edge and along the pressure side wall of the airfoil, into the trailing edge and then flows along the suction side wall ending just downstream from the leading edge where the 7-pass serpentine flow circuit started. Leading edge film cooling holes are supplied from the first leg of the serpentine while a row of trailing edge exit holes is supplied from the third leg which extends across both walls of the airfoil in the trailing edge.
US07690891B2 Resting element for a compressor or turbine
Resting element (10) for a compressor or turbine comprising a first cantilever resting portion (20) and a second fixing portion (30) to a case of the compressor or turbine by means of a series of screws (60), the second fixing portion (30) comprises a third end portion (32) externally axial symmetrical and also a fourth counter-portion (36) situated between the third portion (32) and the first resting portion (20) to prevent the disengagement of a hauling rope.
US07690887B2 Turbo compressor
A first centrifugal impeller and a second centrifugal impeller are arranged in such an orientation that back sides of the first centrifugal impeller and the second centrifugal impeller face to each other. Bearings are cylindrical roller bearings and a thrust bearing. The cylindrical roller bearings are arranged at two axially spaced supporting positions respectively, and support a radial load applied to the rotating shaft. The thrust bearing supports a thrust load applied to the rotating shaft.