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| US07804323B2 |
Impedance matching circuit and semiconductor memory device with the same
An impedance matching circuit performs a ZQ calibration for a test on a wafer process of a semiconductor memory device. The impedance matching circuit of the semiconductor memory device includes a first pull-down resistance unit, a first pull-up resistance unit, a second pull-up resistance unit and a second pull-down resistance unit. The first pull-down resistance unit supplies a ground voltage to a first node in response to a calibration test signal. The first pull-up resistance unit calibrates its resistance to that of the first pull-down resistance unit to thereby generate a pull-up calibration code. The second pull-up resistance unit supplies a supply voltage to a second node in response to the pull-up calibration code. The second pull-down resistance unit calibrates its resistance to that of the second pull-up resistance unit to thereby generate a pull-down calibration code. |
| US07804322B2 |
Output buffer
An output buffer includes at least a first and a second stage, wherein each stage is formed by respective first transistors and second transistors coupled in series with each other between a first and a second voltage reference. The coupled first and second transistors have a common conduction terminal connected to an output terminal of the output buffer. An input terminal of the buffer is connected to control terminals of the transistors of the first stage through a first open loop driving circuit. A second feedback driving circuit is connected between the input terminal and the control terminals of the transistors of the second stage. The second feedback driving circuit includes a current detector operating to detect a maximum in the value of the current drawn by and supplied to the output buffer. A comparison block, having a threshold value, detects current in excess of the threshold value and processes information coming from the current detector to regulate an output impedance value of the output buffer. The current detector includes a duplicated structure which replicates a portion of the buffer circuit without altering the performances of the buffer itself. |
| US07804319B2 |
Deliberate destruction of integrated circuits
A method is provided for intentionally permanently disabling a target device. The target device comprises an integrated circuit having one or more electronic devices, where the target device is disabled by destroying at least one or more electronic devices. The method comprises charging at least one capacitor in an integrated circuit disabling device, detecting when at least one capacitor is charged, and selecting at least one target signal path associated with the target device for disabling. The method further includes connecting the integrated circuit disabling device to the target signal path and rapidly discharging at least one capacitor to the selected target signal path. The discharging step may apply a high energy impulse to destroy the one or more electronic devices of the target device. |
| US07804318B2 |
Burning system having optic-electric transformer and comparator circuit and method for burning liquid crystal display
An exemplary burning system (600) for a liquid crystal display (670) includes an optic-electric transformer (610), a comparator circuit (650), and a micro-controller unit (660). The optic-electric transformer is configured for measuring optical flicker of a liquid crystal display, and transforming the measurement into a corresponding flicker signal. The comparator circuit is configured for receiving the flicker signal, comparing a voltage of the flicker signal to a reference voltage, determining whether optical flicker of the liquid crystal display is acceptable or nonexistent based on the comparison, and determining a parameter representing an optimum common voltage of the liquid crystal display when the optical flicker of the liquid crystal display is acceptable or nonexistent. The micro-controller unit is configured for burning the parameter into the liquid crystal display. A related method for burning a liquid crystal display is also provided. |
| US07804315B2 |
Probe card
A probe card is disclosed, which has a conductive layer additionally provided on an insulating seat of a probe stand and the conductive layer is electrically connected to a ground circuit on the probe card via a conductive pin being fed through the insulating seat. A conductive wire is wound surrounding the intermediate segment of the probe, one end of the conductive wire is electrically connected to the ground circuit of the circuit board, and the other end of the conductive wire is electrically connected to the conductive layer of the probe stand. Thus, due to that an additional ground portion of the conductive layer is provided on the conductive wire wound surrounding the probe, a loop inductance of the probe in the insulating seat can be reduced such that accuracy of test data of the probe can be enhanced. |
| US07804310B2 |
Current detection circuit and current detection method
A multi-source MOS transistor includes a sense MOS transistor and a load MOS transistor, and is connected to a load. A current detection portion has a negative input offset voltage characteristic, and detects a first sense current in a state where it is connected to the power supply and the sense MOS transistor and a second sense current in a state where it is connected to the sense MOS transistor and the load MOS transistor. A calculation control portion calculates a load current based on the first sense current and the second sense current such that the effect of the input offset voltage in the current detection portion is cancelled. |
| US07804305B2 |
Method and apparatus to select a parameter/mode using a capacitor of a feedback loop of the power supply
Techniques are disclosed to select functional parameters and/or operating modes of a circuit based on a time measurement are disclosed. One example integrated circuit includes a threshold detection and timing circuit that is coupled to measure a signal during an initialization period of the integrated circuit from a multifunction capacitor that is to be coupled to a first terminal of the integrated circuit. A selection circuit is coupled to the threshold detection and timing circuit to select a parameter/mode of the integrated circuit in response to the measured signal from the multifunction capacitor during the initialization period of the integrated circuit. The multifunction capacitor is coupled to provide an additional function for the integrated circuit after the initialization period of the integrated circuit is complete. |
| US07804303B2 |
Apparatus and method for detecting a brush liftoff in a synchronous generator rotor circuit
An apparatus and method detects an open condition of a grounding path provided by a rotor grounding brush electrically connecting a rotor body of a rotor to electrical ground. The rotor includes an insulated field winding wrapped around the rotor body and is configured to generate a magnetic field upon receipt of an exciter voltage across lower and upper extremities of the insulated field winding. The method includes applying a square wave voltage signal to a second end of each of a first and a second buffer resistor, where a first end of each of the buffer resistors is operatively connected to respective upper and lower leads of the exciter voltage source, and calculating the total capacitance between the insulated field winding and electrical ground. The total capacitance when compared to a pre-selected capacitance value is determinative of the absence of the grounding path. |
| US07804298B2 |
Nuclear magnetic resonance measuring method for solid samples
In the IR (Inversion Recovery) method, to observe a phenomenon in which a nuclear spin returns to a steady state, a 90-degree pulse is irradiated after a lapse of time τ after finishing applying a 180-degree pulse. An FID signal starts being processed after a lapse of reception delay time Dd after finishing applying the 90-degree pulse. Among the FID signals from protons in a plurality of environments in a solid sample, an FID signal high in time-dependent attenuation rate almost disappears during the lapse of reception delay time Dd. Therefore, an FID signal of a proton in an environment intended to be measured can be easily selected and extracted from FID signals of other protons. |
| US07804296B2 |
Methods and apparatus for monitoring a property of a formation fluid
Methods and apparatus for the characterization of formation fluids are disclosed. A downhole tool disposed in a borehole penetrating a subterranean formation obtains a NMR measurement, effects a change in a characteristic of the formation fluid, and obtains another NMR measurement subsequent to the change. Alternatively, the downhole tool effects a radial gradient of a characteristic of the formation and obtains NMR measurements at two or more selected radial distances from the wellbore wall. A parameter representative of the subterranean formation or the formation fluid is further determined from the NMR measurements. |
| US07804291B2 |
Semiconductor test device with heating circuit
A semiconductor test device includes a test circuit having contacts for applying an electrical signal and measuring electrical parameters of the test circuit. The semiconductor test device also includes an integrally formed heating circuit comprising at least one circuit meander positioned adjacent the test circuit for raising a temperature within a portion of the test circuit. |
| US07804288B2 |
Current measuring arrangement of a frequency converter
A method and a corresponding appliance for measuring the output current of a frequency converter, the frequency converter including a network bridge that can be connected to an AC network, a controllable three-phase load bridge that can be connected to an AC load, and a DC intermediate circuit between them, the DC intermediate circuit including a filter capacitor that includes controllable semiconductor switches in each phase and that are controlled by pulse-width modulation, and in which the currents of the output phases are determined based on measured samples of the current of the filter capacitor of the DC intermediate circuit. |
| US07804283B2 |
Mode transitioning in a DC/DC converter using a constant duty cycle difference
According to an exemplary embodiment, a method includes the step (910) of driving a buck section of a DC/DC converter with a buck signal that has a buck duty cycle and concurrently with driving the buck section, driving a boost section of the DC/DC converter with a boost signal that has a boost duty cycle, a difference existing between the buck duty cycle and the boost duty cycle. The method also includes the step (920) of monitoring an input voltage that is coupled to the buck section for a change in the input voltage, and in response to a change in the input voltage, the step (930) of changing the buck duty cycle and the boost duty cycle such that the difference between the buck duty cycle and the boost duty cycle is substantially constant. |
| US07804280B2 |
Method and system for providing power factor correction in a power distribution system
A device for providing power factor correction of a low voltage subnet that includes a low voltage feeder line that is connected to one or more low voltage power supply lines that supply power to one or more customer premises is provided. In one embodiment, the device includes a power factor measurement module configured to measure power parameters for determining a power factor of the power traversing the low voltage subnet; a power factor correction assembly configured to vary a capacitance connected to the low voltage feeder of the low voltage subnet; a controller in communication with the power factor measurement assembly and the power factor correction assembly. The controller may be configured to cause the power factor correction assembly to change the capacitance based on the determined power factor. The controller may form part of a power line communication device configured to provide communications to the one or more customer premises. |
| US07804279B2 |
Power control system and method
This invention discloses a power control system comprising a prime mover and a generator driven by the prime mover. A control device is coupled with the generator to ascertain a change in speed of the generator and vary an output power of the generator according to the change. The control device applies a signal to reduce the generator output power and another signal to restore the generator output power. The power control system may include a transmission, a speed converter, and/or an accessory. |
| US07804278B2 |
Topology and method for dynamic charging current allocation
In one embodiment, a battery management system includes a charger controller for controlling a charging current of a battery according to a status of a load which is powered by the battery, and a counter coupled to the charger controller for determining a charging time according to such status. Advantageously, a first charging current is selected when the load is off. A second charging current that is less than the first charging current is selected when the load is on. Furthermore, a frequency of the counter is set to a first frequency when the load is off. The frequency is set to a second frequency that is less than the first frequency when the load is on. |
| US07804276B2 |
Circuit arrangement and method for transferring electrical charge between accumulators of an accumulator arrangement including a series circuit of accumulators
A circuit arrangement for transferring electrical charge between accumulators of an accumulator arrangement includes a number of first series circuits, each connecting in parallel to one of the accumulators, and each comprising a switching element and an inductive storage element connected in series to the load path of the switching element. The circuit arrangement also includes a further series circuit connected in parallel to the accumulator arrangement and comprising a further switching element having a load path and a control terminal, and a further inductive element connected in series to the load path, the further inductive element being inductively coupled to the inductive elements of the first series circuits. The circuit arrangement also includes a control circuit comprising a number of first control outputs connected to the control terminals of the switching elements of the first series circuits, and a further control output connected to the control terminal of the further switching element. |
| US07804271B2 |
Multiphase current supplying circuit, driving apparatus, compressor and air conditioner
A multiphase current supplying circuit includes a converter, an intervening circuit, an inverter, a control circuit and a lightning arrester. A power supply system is connected to the converter with the lightning arrester interposed therebetween, and the ac voltage is rectified. The intervening circuit includes a capacitor and a bypass connected in parallel thereto. In the bypass, a diode, a resistor and a capacitor are connected in series, and the direction from an anode to a cathode of the diode corresponds to the direction from a high potential side to a low potential side of the smoothing capacitor. |
| US07804268B2 |
Apparatus and method of controlling injection in electric injection molding machine
An apparatus and method of controlling injection in an electric injection molding machine including a motor and a screw. The apparatus has an encoder detecting a current position of the screw and outputting the detected position as an encoding signal, a memory storing reference positions of the screw according to a drive of the motor by the passage of time, and a current controller checking an elapse of time that the screw moves from a previous position to a current position through receiving the encoding signal from the encoder, reading out a section of time corresponding to the checked elapse of time from the memory, and controlling a current value applied to the motor based on a difference between a reference position of the screw corresponding to the read-out section of time and a current position of the screw. |
| US07804265B2 |
Sensor unit
The present disclosure relates to a sensor unit for the position determination of a powered door having a position sensor and a transmission stage for the connection of the position sensor to the drive shaft of the door, with the sensor unit having its own housing so that it can be installed independently of the drive unit of the door. |
| US07804264B2 |
Commutation method and apparatus for a DC to AC inverter driving a three-phase asynchronous AC motor
Present invention belongs to the field of inventers, motor controllers and pulse modulated waveform generation methods and circuits. More specifically it belongs to such methods and circuits utilizing fundamental vectors. This invention features better and more efficient fundamental vectors. The proposed method offers reduced losses, increased efficiency and longer life time of inverters and motor controllers. Better approximation of a three-phase voltage waveform approaching the ideal one is a significant advantage of the proposed method. Another advantage is an easy decomposition of any point of an ideal sinusoidal voltage waveform into the fundamental vectors. This invention is particularly useful for a vector control of asynchronous AC motors. |
| US07804261B2 |
Motor control method and motor control apparatus
A motor control method that includes the steps of: rotationally driving a motor that is provided with a rotor having permanent magnet pieces, and a stator; and short circuiting a plurality of phases of the motor when the rotational frequency of the motor is equal to or greater than a predetermined rotational frequency. |
| US07804260B2 |
LED luminary system
The present invention relates to a light emitting diode (LED) luminary system (10) comprising a plurality of LED light sources (14) of multiple colors for producing a mixed color light, and means (28) for controlling the LED light sources in accordance with differences between set point values representing a mixed color light having a desired color and first control data representing the color of the mixed color light produced by the LED light sources, the first control data being provided by at least one color sensor (22). The system is characterized by means (30, 32) for deriving the temperature of each LED light source, and means (26) for compensating the set point values in accordance with second control data including the LED light source temperatures. This offers increased color stability for the system. The invention also relates to a method and system for controlling a LED luminary. |
| US07804256B2 |
Power control system for current regulated light sources
A light emitting diode (LED) lighting system includes a PFC and output voltage controller and a LED lighting power system. The controller advantageously operates from an auxiliary voltage less than a link voltage generated by the LED lighting power system. The common reference voltage allows all the components of lighting system to work together. A power factor correction switch and an LED drive current switch are coupled to the common reference node and have control node-to-common node, absolute voltage that allows the controller to control the conductivity of the switches. The LED lighting system can utilize feed forward control to concurrently modify power demand by the LED lighting power system and power demand of one or more LEDs. The LED lighting system can utilize a common current sense device to provide a common feedback signal to the controller representing current in at least two of the LEDs. |
| US07804254B2 |
Method and circuit for short-circuit and over-current protection in a discharge lamp system
The method and circuit of the present invention provides short-circuit detection and protection in a discharge lamp system. The transformer's primary current is sensed and used to provide short-circuit protection of the secondary winding side or high voltage side. The system and method with the present invention provides short-circuit detection and protection even when the transformer's secondary winding is shorted. |
| US07804252B2 |
Two way lighting control system with dual illumination sources
A two way lighting control system with dual illumination sources, including a lighting unit, a photocell, a motion sensor, and at least one light source base. The lighting unit includes two light source loads. The high wattage light source load is the first light source, and the low wattage source load is the second light source. The illumination of the first light source load is greater than the illumination of the second light source load. The first light source load is electrically connected with the motion sensor via the base, and then is further electrically connected with the photocell to form the first circuit loop. The second light source load is electrically connected with the photocell via the base to form the second circuit loop. Thereby, the present invention can satisfy consumers' requirements of providing both high illumination light and low illumination light with energy saving benefit as needed. |
| US07804250B2 |
Apparatus and method to generate plasma
An apparatus and method to generate plasma which can be applied to semiconductor processing. The apparatus includes a chamber having a plasma generating space defined therein, a lower electrode positioned within the chamber, an upper electrode facing the lower electrode and disposed within the chamber to constitute a first plasma generating source, a second plasma generating source positioned at a higher location than that of a lower surface of the upper electrode and disposed at an outer circumference of the upper electrode, and a power supply to supply power to the first and second plasma generating sources. |
| US07804248B1 |
Lamp with shaped wall thickness, method of making same and optical apparatus
A lamp, a method of making a bulb for a lamp and an optical apparatus are disclosed. The lamp may include an anode and cathode disposed within a bulb. The bulb may include an optically refractive wall that is rotationally symmetric about an axis. A thickness of the wall may decrease with increase in azimuthal angle between an equatorial plane of the bulb and a point on the bulb's surface. The apparatus may include the lamp and an ellipsoidal reflecting surface. An alternative apparatus may include an ellipsoidal reflecting surface and a lamp having an anode and cathode within a bulb. A gap between the anode and cathode may be proximate a focus of the reflecting surface. The bulb may include an optically refractive wall configured such that a 0.24/0.13 NA power ratio for bulb light coupled to the interior ellipsoidal reflecting surface is between about 3.0 and about 3.3. |
| US07804247B2 |
Plasma display panel with panel member including recessed portion
A plasma display panel has a front panel (10) and a back panel (20) that is arranged with a discharge space (30) therebetween. On the surface of the front panel facing toward the discharge space, a scan electrode (102) and a sustain electrode (103) are arranged. A dielectric layer (104) and a protective layer (105) are provided to cover the electrodes thereof and the surface. Between the scan electrode and the sustain electrode, a recessed portion (10a) is arranged in the first panel surface. The bottom surface (10b) of the recessed portion is arranged more inward in a thickness direction of the first substrate than the surfaces of the first electrode and the second electrode facing the discharge space whereby low power consumption, improved luminous efficiency, and a suppressed increase of firing voltage is achieved. |
| US07804246B2 |
Plasma display panel with address electrode having projections
Each of the column electrodes is divided into an upper electrode portion and a lower electrode portion. The panel surface is made up of an upper panel face facing the upper electrode portion and a lower panel face facing the lower electrode portion. A transverse wall of the partition wall unit is disposed facing the boundary area between the upper and lower panel faces. The upper and lower electrode portions of the column electrode have the opposing ends at which projections are respectively provided and extend out toward the respective other electrode portions. |
| US07804245B2 |
Electroluminescent device having improved brightness uniformity
An electroluminescent device having an opposing EL-segment pair, including a first EL-segment that produces light in response to a first through-device current having a first transparent electrode connection and a first reflective electrode connection; a second EL-segment that produces light in response to a second through-device current, and having a second transparent electrode connection and a second reflective electrode connection and being disposed adjacent to and spaced from the first EL-segment such that the first transparent electrode connection is on the opposite edge as the second transparent electrode connection and the direction of the first transparent electrode current is parallel but opposite to the direction of the second transparent electrode current; and the first and second EL-segments are connected to a common power source such that the two EL-segments can be simultaneously forward biased. |
| US07804244B2 |
Display device
It is an object to provide a display device having an electroluminescent element in which a contrast ratio is increased. In a display device having an electroluminescent element between a pair of light transmitting substrates, a circularly polarizing plate having stacked polarizing plates arranged on outer sides thereof is provided. At this time, opposed polarizing plates are arranged to be in a crossed nicol state or in a parallel nicol state. As a result, a display device with a high contrast ratio can be provided. |
| US07804232B2 |
Spark plug with high durability
To provide a spark plug in which separation of a tip can be prevented and enough wear resistance can be obtained without increasing the content of nickel in the tip portion, and a use method of the spark plug.In a spark plug (100) including an outside electrode (10) including an electrode body portion (11) and a tip (12) bonded to the electrode body portion (11), and a center electrode (20), and the tip (12) is opposed to the front end portion of the center electrode (20) through a spark discharge gap (G), the electrode body portion (11) is made of a nickel alloy containing 13 to 18% by mass of Cr, 0.03 to 0.08% by mass of C, 1 to 3.5% by mass of Mo, 0 to 0.8% by mass of Si, Al, Mn and Ti, and 68% by mass or more of Ni, and the tip (12) is made of a platinum alloy containing 0 to 4% by mass of Ni. |
| US07804224B2 |
Piezoelectric motor and piezoelectric motor system
A piezoelectric motor includes: a plurality of piezoelectric units, respectively in contact with a driven target, disposed separately from each other, and configured to drive the driven target; and a magnet configured to apply a preload force to each of the plurality of piezoelectric units by magnetically attracting the driven target in the absence of direct contact with the driven target. |
| US07804223B1 |
Efficient piezoeletric-triggered time delay module
An efficient piezoelectric-triggered time delay module may be provided with separate firing and logic capacitors, and may also have corresponding separate piezoelectric transducers. Further, separate firing and logic capacitors may be impedance-matched to corresponding separate piezoelectric transducers. Optionally, the capacitors may be made of the same materials as the corresponding piezoelectric transducers. Further alternately or additionally, low-value, high-voltage rated capacitor(s) may be employed. Further alternately or additionally, the piezoelectric transducer(s) may be selected to offer high charge output within the intended operating temperature range. Further alternately or additionally, the piezoelectric transducer(s) may be constructed with multiple wafers. |
| US07804222B2 |
Method of optimizing drive frequency for piezo fan device
For tuning a piezo electric fan, a controller measures a natural frequency of the piezo electric fan by applying a stress and measuring a response to the stress. A frequency of an alternating current (AC) input signal is adjusted by the controller to substantially match the natural frequency. The adjusted AC input having the natural frequency is provided to the piezo electric fan for improved efficiency. |
| US07804220B2 |
Direct cranking electric rotary machine for vehicle
In a direct cranking electric rotary machine as an axial air-gap motor having an improved configuration mounted on a vehicle, a stator is faced to an end part on a surface of a rotor. The rotor also acts as a flywheel for an engine mounted on the vehicle. The length of a circumference of the stator is limited below 180 deg. of its entire circumference. This configuration enables a repair man to easily detach and repair components forming the direct cranking electric rotary machine. |
| US07804215B2 |
Integrated cooling concept for magnetically geared machine
A magnetically geared machine having an integrated cooling concept is provided. The machine includes a rotor having an inner surface and an outer surface, a magnet assembly coupled to one of the inner or outer surfaces of the rotor, and a stator having a plurality of stator windings. The machine further includes a magnetic flux modulator interposed between the rotor and the plurality of stator windings, where the flux modulator includes a plurality of magnetically conductive portions and a plurality of non-magnetically conductive portions placed alternately, where one or more of the plurality of non-magnetically conductive portions comprise a channel for a cooling fluid. |
| US07804212B2 |
Cooling tower sealant containment gasket
A sealant containment gasket is provided for use on an electric motor to be used in a moist environment. The inventive gasket includes a first upright wall that covers a power-supply opening in the motor with a wiring passageway and further includes a second upright wall, at least a portion of which is spaced away from the first upright wall. The walls of the gasket cooperate to form a pocket to receive wiring extending through the opening in the motor. The pocket also defines a cavity between the walls with a filling hole disposed along a top margin thereof. Liquid sealant is inserted into the cavity through the filling hole when the motor is disposed right-side-up and on its feet in the assembly position. The liquid sealant is contained within the pocket and forms a barrier around the wiring passageway to prevent moisture from entering the motor. |
| US07804211B2 |
Vibration generator
A vibration generator has at least two groups of shafts, on which at least two groups of imbalances are disposed, and which are connected with at least one drive that rotates the shafts relative to one another, at different speeds of rotation, thereby achieving a directed advance. The operating direction of the vibration generator can be adjusted. |
| US07804210B2 |
Position measurement using magnetic fields
A position sensing system for positioning a linear motor that includes a stator and an armature having magnets, the armature moving relative to the stator along a path. A sensor determines a position of the armature based on measurements of a magnetic field generated by the magnets of the armature. |
| US07804207B2 |
Positioning apparatus, exposure apparatus, and device manufacturing method using repulsion force generation
This invention provides a positioning apparatus which improves the throughput by accelerating a stage in a shorter period of time while ensuring a fine positioning characteristic. A movable element is arranged on the side of a stage while a stator is arranged on the side of a base guide such that a pair of magnets of the same polarity face each other at each edge of the stroke region of the stage. This generates a repulsion force which acts against the thrust of the stage and corresponds to the facing area of the pair of magnets of the same polarity. The positioning apparatus further includes a large-thrust linear motor. The large-thrust linear motor assists the repulsion force by applying a thrust exceeding the repulsion force to the stage to increase the facing area of the pair of magnets of the same polarity. |
| US07804206B2 |
Two-dimension linear platform
A two-dimension linear platform comprises a first displacement module and a second displacement module. The first displacement module includes a carrying member, at least one active linear module and at least one passive linear module. The active linear module and the passive linear module of the first displacement are parallel and opposite each other and are both disposed on the carrying member of the first displacement module. The second displacement module includes a carrying member, at least one active linear module and at least one passive linear module. The carrying member of the second displacement module is disposed on the active linear module and the passive linear module of the first displacement module. The active linear module and the passive linear module of the second displacement module are parallel and opposite each other and are disposed on the carrying member of the second displacement module. |
| US07804195B2 |
Power supply system and protection method
A power supply system for an electronic device includes a first and a second connector, a switch, and a controller. The first connector is used for connecting to a first power source. The second connector is used for connecting to a second power source, wherein the second power source is rechargeable. The switch establishes a connection between the first connector and the second connector so as to allow the first power source to charge the second power source. The controller detects a presence of the first power source and the second power source, and controls the switch to periodically establish the connection at the absence of the second power source, and to continuously establish the connection at the presence of the second power source. |
| US07804191B2 |
Method and system for collective control of lights
A method for collective control of lights comprises connecting a positive output and a negative output of a main control device (1) by a wire to form a closed output circuit (4); independently connecting each of a plurality of lights (2) to an auxiliary control device (3); coupling a transducer (31) of each auxiliary control device with the output circuit; encoding each light (2); and inputting a code number of a light to be controlled to the main control device, the main control device generating and outputting an encoded control signal in response to the code number, the encoded control signal passing through the wire of the output circuit, the transducer of an auxiliary control device in association with the light to be controlled generating a control signal in response to the encoded control signal, thereby controlling the lights. A system for collective control of lights is also disclosed. |
| US07804184B2 |
System and method for control of a grid connected power generating system
A system for controlling a grid connected power generating system is provided. The system includes a wind turbine, a converter, a first controller and a second controller. The wind turbine supplies electrical power to a power grid and the converter couples the wind turbine to the power grid. The first controller calculates voltage commands to emulate a phasor back electromotive force behind an inductance. The controller further generates converter switching commands from the voltage commands. The voltage commands include a voltage magnitude reference and an internal frequency reference calculated from a power imbalance between an active power reference and the electrical power. The second controller is used to limit a converter current. |
| US07804180B2 |
Device for controlling a heat engine starter, such as that of a motor vehicle, and starter comprising one such device
The invention relates to a device for controlling a starter for a heat engine that is equipped with an electric motor having a field coil with several windings and an armature winding, both of which are mounted in series, comprising a power contact which is equipped with terminals, one of said terminals being connected to the positive terminal (+Bat) of a battery and the other terminal being connected to the field coil having several windings. The inventive device comprises first means which, in a first phase upon closure of the power contact, activate part of the windings of the field coil and second delayed-action means which, in a second phase during which the power contact is always closed, activate at least a large number of the windings of the coil. The invention is intended for the heat engine starter of a vehicle. |
| US07804179B2 |
Plastic ball grid array ruggedization
A method and product which provides a thin metal or ceramic plate to the top of a plastic grid array (PGA) as a stiffener to maintain its flatness over temperature during a column attach process, and the columns are used for attachment to circuit boards or other circuit devices. These may be constructed in this manner initially or may be retrofitted plastic ball grid arrays from which the solder balls are removed and, the stiffener is attached to the top, and the solder columns have been added to replace the solder balls. The stiffener is a bonded thin metal or ceramic plate attached to the top of the PGA to maintain its flatness over temperature during the column attach process. An aluminum plate bonded to the top of a PGA results in a significant reduction in warping during a temperature cycle. This allows attachment of solder columns to the PBGA. The high melt solder columns are attached to an area array pattern on the PBGA substrate. This array is typically either a solid or perimeter grid. It is critical that the ends of the solder columns opposite the ends attached to the substrate align precisely with the matching grid of solder pads on the printed wiring board. The purpose of the stiffening plate is to maintain the flatness of the PBGA during the process of attaching the columns to the substrate as well as attaching the component to the printed wiring board such that the columns maintain their alignment over this temperature range. |
| US07804178B2 |
Semiconductor component with surface mountable devices and method for producing the same
A semiconductor component including: a substrate, at least one semiconductor chip arranged on the substrate and at least one passive device likewise arranged on the substrate. The passive device is mounted with its underside on the substrate. The semiconductor component further includes an interspace disposed between the underside of the passive device and the substrate. The interspace is filled with an underfilling material. In order to avoid the solder pumping effect, the upper side and the lateral sides of the passive device are also embedded in a plastic compound. |
| US07804173B2 |
Semiconductor device having conductive bumps and deviated solder pad
A semiconductor device having conductive bumps and a fabrication method thereof are provided. The fabrication method mainly including steps of: providing a semiconductor substrate having a solder pad and a passivation layer formed thereon with a portion of the solder pads exposed from the passivation layer; disposing a first metal layer on the solder pad and a portion of the passivation layer around the solder pad; disposing a covering layer on the first metal layer and the passivation layer, and forming an aperture in the covering layer to expose a portion of the first metal layer, wherein a center of the aperture is deviated from that of the solder pad; deposing a metal pillar on the portion of the first metal layer; and deposing a solder material on an outer surface of the metal pillar for providing a better buffering effect. |
| US07804171B2 |
Techniques for packaging a multiple device component
A technique for packaging multiple devices to form a multi-chip module. Specifically, a multi-chip package is coupled to an interposer to form the multi-chip module. The multi-chip package includes a plurality of integrated circuit chips coupled to a carrier. The chips are encapsulated such that conductive elements are exposed through the encapsulant. The conductive elements are electrically coupled to the chips. The interposer is configured such that vias are aligned with the conductive elements. Conductive material may be disposed into the vias to provide signal paths from the integrated circuit chips to conductive balls disposed on the backside of the interposer. |
| US07804170B2 |
Semiconductor device and method of designing the same
A semiconductor device contains an interposer having a square planar geometry, with length X for a first edge and length Y for a second edge orthogonal to the first edge, and a semiconductor chip and a dummy component disposed over the interposer, wherein the center of a first outer circumferential region, which surrounds the semiconductor chip over the interposer, and has length “a” for a third edge, and length “b” for a fourth edge, does not coincide with the center of the interposer, or equation X:Y=a:b is not satisfied, and the center of a second outer circumferential region, which surrounds the first outer circumferential region and the dummy components disposed over the interposer, and has length “x” for a fifth edge, and length “y” for a sixth edge, coincides with the center of the interposer, and equation X:Y=x:y is satisfied. |
| US07804169B2 |
Integrated circuit package and fabricating method thereof
The invention discloses an integrated circuit package. The integrated circuit package comprises a substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite thereto and a first hole passing through the substrate from the first surface to the second surface. A plurality of conductive lines is disposed on a portion of the second surface of the substrate. A semiconductor chip is disposed above the second surface of the substrate, wherein a chamber is formed between the semiconductor chip and the substrate. A plurality of bonding pads are disposed on a side of the semiconductor chip which is toward the second surface of the substrate, wherein at least one of the bonding pads are electrically connected to one of the plurality of conductive lines. A first heat dissipation layer is disposed in the first hole, and extends into the chamber. A method for fabricating the integrated circuit package is also provided. |
| US07804168B2 |
Ball grid array structures having tape-based circuitry
Semiconductor device packages formed in accordance with methods of packaging semiconductor dice in grid array-type semiconductor device packages using conventional lead frame or lead lock tape assembly equipment are disclosed. Circuitry-bearing structure having an electrically insulating layer that carries redistribution electrical connections having redistributed bond pads and conductive traces and which is supported from beneath by a support layer are configured for securing to the active surface of a semiconductor die. The support layer may comprise an electrically conductive material, which may act as a heat sink or as a ground plane for the packaged semiconductor device. A semiconductor device and a semiconductor assembly are also provided. |
| US07804167B2 |
Wire bond integrated circuit package for high speed I/O
An integrated circuit package includes a package substrate, a die attach pad formed on the package substrate for securing a die to the package substrate, a ground bonding ring formed on the package substrate for attaching core and I/O ground bond wires between the die and the package substrate, and a first plurality of bond fingers formed immediately adjacent to the ground bonding ring for attaching a first set of I/O signal bond wires between the package substrate and the die. |
| US07804165B2 |
Device comprising a sensor module
A device (1) comprising a sensor module (2) with a package (3) is produced at reduced costs by providing the package (3) with two or more substrates (4,5) each with a functional layer (14,15), at least one sensor (24,25) such as a magnetometer and/or an accelerometer being located in at least one functional layer (14,15), and by providing the package (3) with a system comprising solder bumps (7-12) for aligning the functional layers (14,15). The system either comprises a first number of solder bumps (7,8) for coupling the functional layers (14,15) electrically and mechanically to each other via first bonding elements (31) or comprises a third substrate (6) with a third functional layer (16) and a second number of solder bumps (9,10) for coupling the first and third functional layers (14,16) electrically and mechanically to each other via second bonding elements (32) and a third number of solder bumps (11,12) for coupling the second and third functional layers (15,16) electrically and mechanically to each other via third bonding elements (33). Mechanically and/or electrically dummy solder bumps improve the alignment of the functional layers (14,15). |
| US07804156B2 |
Semiconductor wafer assembly and method of processing semiconductor wafer
A semiconductor wafer assembly includes a disk-shaped semiconductor wafer including on a face side thereof a flat area having a plurality of semiconductor devices formed thereon and a beveled surface disposed around the flat surface, and a circular adhesive film bonded to a reverse side of the semiconductor wafer. The adhesive film is bonded only to an area of the reverse side which is coextensive with the flat area. |
| US07804154B2 |
Semiconductor device structure and fabricating method thereof
A semiconductor device structure including a substrate, a resistor, and a first gate structure is provided. The substrate includes a resistor region and a metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) transistor region. The resistor is disposed on the substrate within the resistor region. The resistor includes a first dielectric layer, a metal layer, a second dielectric layer, and a semiconductor layer sequentially stacked on the substrate. The first gate structure is disposed on the substrate within the MOS transistor region. The first gate structure includes the first dielectric layer, the metal layer, and the semiconductor layer sequentially stacked on the substrate. |
| US07804153B2 |
Semiconductor device preventing bridge between fuse pattern and guard ring
A semiconductor device having a fuse structure that can prevent a bridge between a fuse pattern and a guard ring, and a method of fabricating the same are provided. The fuse pattern formed on a multiple-layered metal interconnect layer is stepped shape increasing a vertical distance between the fuse pattern and the guard ring. |
| US07804147B2 |
Light emitting diode package element with internal meniscus for bubble free lens placement
A method for fabricating a light emitting diode (LED) package comprising providing an LED chip and covering at least part of the LED chip with a liquid encapsulant having a radius of curvature. An optical element is provided having a bottom surface with at least a portion having a radius of curvature larger than the liquid encapsulant. The larger radius of curvature portion of the optical element is brought into contact with the liquid encapsulant. The optical element is then moved closer to the LED chip, growing the contact area between said optical element and said liquid encapsulant. The liquid encapsulant is then cured. A light emitting diode comprising a substrate with an LED chip mounted to it. A meniscus ring is on the substrate around the LED chip with the meniscus ring having a meniscus holding feature. An inner encapsulant is provided over the LED chip with the inner encapsulant having a contacting surface on the substrate, with the meniscus holding feature which defines the edge of the contacting surface. An optical element is included having a bottom surface with at least a portion that is concave. The optical element is arranged on the substrate with the concave portion over the LED chip. A contacting encapsulant is included between the inner encapsulant and optical element. |
| US07804146B2 |
Semiconductor device and method for fabricating the same
A semiconductor device includes an N-type MOS transistor and a P-type MOS transistor. The N-type MOS transistor has a first gate insulating film and a first gate electrode. The P-type MOS transistor has a second gate insulating film and a second gate electrode. The first gate insulating film and the second gate insulating film are made of silicon oxynitride, and the first gate insulating film and the second gate insulating film are different from each other in nitrogen concentration profile. |
| US07804143B2 |
Radiation hardened device
A “tabbed” MOS device provides radiation hardness while supporting reduced gate width requirements. The “tabbed” MOS device also utilizes a body tie ring, which reduces field threshold leakage. In one implementation the “tabbed” MOS device is designed such that a width of the tab is based on at least a channel length of the MOS device such that a radiation-induced parasitic conduction path between the source and drain region of the device has a resistance that is higher than the device channel resistance. |
| US07804142B2 |
Semiconductor device and fabrication method thereof
For forming a gate electrode, a conductive film with low resistance including Al or a material containing Al as its main component and a conductive film with low contact resistance for preventing diffusion of Al into a semiconductor layer are laminated, and the gate electrode is fabricated by using an apparatus which is capable of performing etching treatment at high speed. |
| US07804140B2 |
Field effect transistor with reduced shallow trench isolation induced leakage current
Edges of source and drain regions along the direction of a channel of a field effect transistor are formed within an active area offset from the boundary between the active area and a shallow trench isolation structure. Such a structure may be manufactured by forming a gate electrode structure that overlies the boundary so that edges of the source and drain regions are self aligned to the edges of the gate electrode structure on the active area side of the boundary. Unnecessary portions of the gate electrode that does not overlie the source and drain regions may be removed to reduce parasitic capacitance. Shallow trench isolation edge current is eliminated since the semiconductor regions in the current path of the field effect transistor are offset from the boundary between the active area and the shallow trench isolation structure. |
| US07804139B2 |
Device having conductive material disposed in a cavity formed in an isolation oxide disposed in a trench
Devices, such as transistors, having vertical junction edges. More specifically, shallow trenches are formed in a substrate and filled with an isolation oxide. Cavities are formed in the isolation oxide and filled with a conductive material, such a doped polysilicon. Doped regions may be formed in the substrate directly adjacent the conductive material to form vertical junctions between the polysilicon and the exposed substrate at the trench sidewalls. |
| US07804135B2 |
Integrated semiconductor diode arrangement and integrated semiconductor component
An integrated semiconductor diode arrangement is provided. The arrangement includes an anode region and a cathode region that are formed in a semiconductor material region. The anode region has an arrangement of alternately occurring and directly adjacent first and second anode zones, which alternate in their conductivity type. The anode region furthermore has a first particular anode zone of the second conductivity type, the lateral extent of which is comparatively larger than that of the further anode zones of the same conductivity type. |
| US07804134B2 |
MOSFET on SOI device
A MOSFET on SOI device includes an upper region having at least one first MOSFET type semi-conductor device formed on a first semi-conductor layer stacked on a first dielectric layer, a first conductive layer and a first portion of a second semi-conductor layer. A lower region includes at least one second MOSFET type semi-conductor device formed on a second portion of the second semi-conductor layer, a gate of the second semi-conductor device being formed by at least one conductive portion. The second semi-conductor layer is arranged on a second dielectric layer stacked on a second conductive layer. |
| US07804130B1 |
Self-aligned V-channel MOSFET
Forming a high-κ/metal gate field effect transistor using a gate last process in which the channel region has a curved profile thus increasing the effective channel length improves the short channel effect. During the high-κ/metal gate process, after the sacrificial materials between the sidewall spacers are removed, the exposed semiconductor substrate surface at the bottom of the gate trench cavity is etched to form a curved recess. Subsequent deposition of high-κ gate dielectric layer and gate electrode metal into the gate trench cavity completes the high-κ/metal gate field effect transistor having a curved channel region that has a longer effective channel length. |
| US07804125B2 |
System and method for reducing process-induced charging
A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a memory cell formed on the substrate, and a contact to the substrate. The contact is formed in an area away from the memory cell and functions to raise the potential of the substrate. |
| US07804123B2 |
Nonvolatile semiconductor memory
A nonvolatile semiconductor memory according to an example of the present invention includes first and second diffusion layers, a channel formed between the first and second diffusion layers, a gate insulating film formed on the channel, a floating gate electrode formed on the gate insulating film, an inter-gate insulating film formed on the floating gate electrode, and a control gate electrode formed on the inter-gate insulating film. An end portion of the inter-gate insulating film in a direction of channel length is on an inward side of a side surface of the floating gate electrode or a side surface of the control gate electrode. |
| US07804122B2 |
Non-volatile memory
A non-volatile memory includes a substrate having two openings, a stacked gate structure disposed on the substrate between the two openings, a liner disposed on a bottom of each of the two openings and parts of a sidewall of each of the two openings, a second conductive layer disposed on the liner at the bottom of each of the two openings, and a third conductive layer on the second conductive layer and the liner. The stacked gate structure includes a first dielectric layer, a charge storage layer, a second dielectric layer, and a first conductive layer. The liner has a top surface lower than that of the substrate. The second conductive layer has a top surface co-planar with that of the liner. The third conductive layer has a top surface at least co-planar with that of the substrate and lower than that of the first dielectric layer. |
| US07804120B2 |
Non-volatile semiconductor memory devices
A non-volatile memory device includes a tunneling insulating layer on a semiconductor substrate, a charge storage layer, a blocking insulating layer, and a gate electrode. The charge storage layer is on the tunnel insulating layer and has a smaller band gap than the tunnel insulating layer and has a greater band gap than the semiconductor substrate. The blocking insulating layer is on the charge storage layer and has a greater band gap than the charge storage layer and has a smaller band gap than the tunnel insulating layer. The gate electrode is on the blocking insulating layer. |
| US07804115B2 |
Semiconductor constructions having antireflective portions
In one aspect, the invention includes a semiconductor processing method. An antireflective material layer is formed over a substrate. At least a portion of the antireflective material layer is annealed at a temperature of greater than about 400° C. A layer of photoresist is formed over the annealed antireflective material layer. The layer of photoresist is patterned. A portion of the antireflective material layer unmasked by the patterned layer of photoresist is removed. In another aspect, the invention includes the following semiconductor processing. An antireflective material layer is formed over a substrate. The antireflective material layer is annealed at a temperature of greater than about 400° C. A layer of photoresist is formed over the annealed antireflective material layer. Portions of the layer of photoresist are exposed to radiation waves. Some of the radiation waves are absorbed by the antireflective material during the exposing. |
| US07804113B2 |
Anti-blooming structures for back-illuminated imagers
An anti-blooming structure for a back-illuminated imager is disclosed. In one embodiment, the anti-blooming structure is formed in a substrate of a first conductivity type having a back side and a front side, comprising a channel region of a second conductivity type formed in the substrate; a barrier region of the first conductivity type positioned in the substrate substantially overlying the channel region and proximal to the front side of the substrate; and a drain region of the second conductivity type positioned substantially overlying the barrier region, wherein when light impinges on the back side of the substrate the light generates charge carriers that collect in the channel region, the charge carriers passing through the barrier region into the drain region when a potential corresponding to the collected charge carriers in the channel region is about equal to the potential corresponding to the barrier region. In a second embodiment, a drain region of the second conductivity type is positioned substantially extending into at least a portion of the front side of the substrate; a barrier region of the first conductivity type positioned substantially underlying about the drain region; and a channel region of the second conductivity type positioned substantially underlying and about the barrier region. The channel region, the barrier region, and the drain region are formed by ion implantation. |
| US07804110B2 |
Field effect transistor with a heterostructure
A field effect transistor with a heterostructure includes a strained monocrystalline semiconductor layer formed on a carrier material, which has a relaxed monocrystalline semiconductor layer made of a first semiconductor material (Si) as the topmost layer. The strained monocrystalline semiconductor layer has a semiconductor alloy (GexSi1−x), where the proportion x of a second semiconductor material can be set freely. Furthermore, a gate insulation layer and a gate layer are formed on the strained semiconductor layer. To define an undoped channel region, drain/source regions are formed laterally with respect to the gate layer at least in the strained semiconductor layer. The possibility of freely setting the Ge proportion x enables a threshold voltage to be set as desired, whereby modern logic semiconductor components can be realized. |
| US07804108B2 |
Semiconductor devices
The semiconductor device has a collector electrode, a p+ collector region formed on the collector electrode, an n− drift region formed on the collector region, a p− body region formed on the drift region, and a plurality of n+ emitter regions formed within the body region. The emitter regions are connected to an emitter electrode. A plurality of trench gate electrodes is formed within the body region. Each trench gate electrode opposes, via an insulating layer, a portion of the body region separating the drift region and the emitter region. The body region is divided into a plurality of body sections, and the body sections are classified into two groups. One group has the emitter region within the body section, and the other group has no emitter region within the body section. A plurality of first trenches is formed within the body section having no emitter region. A p+ contact region is formed between the first trench and the trench gate electrode. |
| US07804104B2 |
Light-emitting diode with high lighting efficiency
The invention discloses a light-emitting diode, including a substrate, a first conductive type semiconductor layer, a second conductive type semiconductor layer, a light-emitting layer and plural laminated structures. The first conductive type semiconductor layer, the light-emitting layer and the second conductive type semiconductor layer are formed on the substrate in sequence. The plural laminated structures are formed on the upper surface of the second conductive type semiconductor layer such that the upper surface is partially exposed. Each laminated structure consists of at least one first insulated layer with a high refractive index and at least one second insulated layer with a low refractive index, where the at least one first insulated layer and the at least one second insulated layer are alternately formed to obtain said each laminated structure. Thereby, light emitted from the light-emitting layer can be reflected by the laminated structures to enhance the light-extraction efficiency. |
| US07804098B2 |
Light emitting element with a plurality of cells bonded, method of manufacturing the same, and light emitting device using the same
The present invention relates to a light emitting element with arrayed cells, a method of manufacturing the same, and a light emitting device using the same. The present invention provides a light emitting element including a light emitting cell block with a plurality of light emitting cells connected in series or parallel on a single substrate, and a method of manufacturing the same, wherein each of the plurality of light emitting cells includes an N-type semiconductor layer and a P-type semiconductor layer, and the N-type semiconductor layer of one light emitting cell is electrically connected to the P-type semiconductor layer of another adjacent light emitting cell. Further, the present invention provides a light emitting device including a light emitting element with a plurality of light emitting cells connected in series. Accordingly, it is possible to simplify a manufacturing process of a light emitting device for illumination capable of being used with a household AC power source, to decrease a fraction defective occurring in manufacturing a light emitting device for illumination, and to mass-produce the light emitting device for illumination. Further, there is an advantage in that DC driving efficiency can be enhanced in an AC operation by installing a predetermined rectifying circuit outside the light emitting element. |
| US07804095B2 |
Image display device and manufacturing method for the same
Provided is an image display device comprising, on a TFT substrate: a plurality of gate lines and a plurality of drain lines which intersect with each other; a pixel TFT provided within a pixel which is enclosed by a pair of adjacent gate lines and a pair of adjacent drain lines; a gate driver TFT which is connected to one of the plurality of gate lines to drive the one of the plurality of gate lines, wherein the pixel TFT and the gate driver TFT each include an amorphous semiconductor film as a channel, wherein the pixel TFT has a bottom gate structure, wherein the gate driver TFT has a dual gate structure, and wherein a mobility on a top surface side of the semiconductor film of the gate driver TFT is higher than a mobility on a top surface side of the semiconductor film of the pixel TFT. |
| US07804093B2 |
Thin film transistor array panel and manufacturing method of the same
A thin film transistor array panel includes an insulating substrate, a gate line and a data line disposed on the insulating substrate and insulated from and intersecting each other, a thin film transistor connected to the gate line and the data line, a partition disposed corresponding to the gate line and the data line and defining a color filter filling region, a color filter disposed in the filling region, a passivation layer disposed on the color filter and the partition, and a pixel electrode disposed on the passivation layer and connected to the thin film transistor through a contact hole disposed through the passivation layer and the color filter. A plane shape of the color filter filling region is substantially a rectangle. |
| US07804092B2 |
Active-matrix-drive display unit including TFT
An active-matrix-drive LCD includes a TFT substrate, on which a TFT is formed. The TFT includes a gate electrode layer, a gate insulating film, a patterned semiconductor layer, and a source/drain electrode layer, which are consecutively formed on an insulating substrate of the TFT substrate. The gate electrode layer has a thickness smaller than a thickness of the gate insulating film. |
| US07804091B2 |
Thin-film transistor array, method of fabricating the same, and liquid crystal display device including the same
A thin-film transistor array includes an electrically insulating substrate, a plurality of thin-film transistors arranged in a matrix on the substrate, and each including a channel, a source, and a drain each comprised of an oxide-semiconductor film, a pixel electrode integrally formed with the drain, a source signal line through which a source signal is transmitted to a group of thin-film transistors, a gate signal line through which a gate signal is transmitted to a group of thin-film transistors, a source terminal formed at an end of the source signal line, and a gate terminal formed at an end of the gate signal line. The source terminal and the gate terminal are formed in the same layer as a layer in which the channel is formed. The source terminal and the gate terminal have the same electric conductivity as that of the pixel electrode. |
| US07804089B2 |
TFT array substrate and the fabrication method thereof
A TFT array substrate is provided. The TFT array substrate includes: a gate electrode connected to a gate line; a source electrode connected to a data line that crosses the gate line and defines a pixel region; a drain electrode facing the source electrode with a channel between; a semiconductor layer forming the channel in between the source electrode and the drain electrode; a pixel electrode in the pixel region and contacting the drain electrode; a channel passivation layer formed on the semiconductor layer; a gate pad with a gate pad lower electrode that extends from the gate line; and a data pad having a data pad lower electrode separated from the data line. |
| US07804084B2 |
Phase change memory elements having a confined portion of phase change material on a recessed contact
Methods of fabricating phase change memory elements include forming an insulating layer on a semiconductor substrate, forming a through hole penetrating the insulating layer, forming a lower electrode in the through hole and forming a recess having a sidewall comprising a portion of the insulating layer by selectively etching a surface of the lower electrode relative to the insulating layer. A phase change memory layer is formed on the lower electrode. The phase change memory layer has a portion confined by the recess and surrounded by the insulating layer. An upper electrode is formed on the phase change memory layer. Phase change memory elements are also provided. |
| US07804080B2 |
Moisture removal apparatus and method of image read out apparatus
A moisture removal apparatus and method of an image read-out apparatus, in which the image read-out apparatus includes a contact image sensor (CIS) provided with a document glass on which a document is put on an upper portion thereof and a read-out unit to read out an image of the document, and a pressing roller rotatably provided in contact with a top surface of the CIS to press and transfer the document. The moisture removal apparatus includes a heater to heat the document glass at a predetermined temperature to remove moisture, a power source to apply a predetermined voltage to the heater, a sensing unit to provide basic information to determine driving conditions of the heater, and a controller to control heating conditions of the heater on the basis of the information received from the sensing unit. Thereby, the moisture on the top surface of the document glass may be effectively removed. |
| US07804078B2 |
Device having galvanic optocoupling
The present disclosure relates to an architecture of a device with galvanic optocoupling of the type having at least one optical source and one optical detector, optically connected by means of an insulation layer that functions to transmission optical signals, and having at least one input terminal and one output terminal, the optical source and the optical detector connected to a respective first and second voltage reference. The optical source is realized by a structure integrated directly above the insulation layer in correspondence with the optical detector, the architecture thus completely realized inside a single integration island. |
| US07804077B2 |
Passive actinide self-burner
The invention relates to the confinement of an alloy formed of actinide transuranic radioactive wastes and beryllium metal within a neutron moderating and reflecting apparatus to cause accelerated destruction (burning) of the actinide wastes. Waste actinides, including plutonium, neptunium, americium, and curium, emit alpha particles by radioactive decay. The alpha particles are converted into neutrons by the beryllium through an alpha-neutron (alpha, n) reaction. The neutrons developed by the alpha, n reaction are moderated by a surrounding layer of graphite, which allows the slowed neutrons to cause additional fission or decay events within the waste actinide alloy. This process is passive because the alpha particles that initiate the actinide burning are an intrinsic physical property of the actinides. The burning or decay process is accelerated because neutrons that would ordinarily escape the confinement fixture (a Standard Source capsule) are reflected back into the actinide waste, transmuting them into heavier, less stable isotopes that decay more rapidly. The use of the moderator/reflector material allows the waste actinides to be destroyed in a 10,000-year repository period instead of requiring one million years to attain the same waste reduction by natural radioactive decay alone. Beryllium may also be used as a neutron moderator/reflector, but is not a cost effective choice for large scale use. |
| US07804073B2 |
Liquid metal ion gun
An emitter of a Ga liquid metal ion source is constituted to include W12 of a base material and Ga9 of an ion source element covering a surface as construction materials. By making back-sputtered particles become elements (W and Ga) of the Ga liquid metal ion sour source, if back-sputtered particles attach to the Ga liquid metal ion source, contamination which may change physical characteristics of Ga9 does not occur. A W aperture is used as a beam limiting (GUN) aperture to place Ga of approx. 25 mg (of melting point of 30° C.) on a surface of a portion included in a beam emission region (Ga store). When emitting ions to the beam limiting (GUN) aperture, Ga in the emission region melts and diffuses on a surface of the beam emission region of the W aperture. |
| US07804068B2 |
Determining dopant information
Methods that include using a noble gas ion beam to determine dopant information for a sample are disclosed, the dopant information including dopant concentration in the sample, dopant location in the sample, or both. |
| US07804062B2 |
Blind extraction of pure component mass spectra from overlapping mass spectrometric peaks
A method of obtaining pure component mass spectra or pure peak elution profiles from mass spectra of a mixture of components involves estimating number of components in the mixture, filtering noise, and extracting individual component mass spectra or pure peak elution profiles using blind entropy minimization with direct optimization (e.g. downhill simplex minimization). The method may be applied to deconvolution of pure GC/MS spectra of overlapping or partially overlapping isotopologues or other compounds, separation of overlapping or partially overlapping compounds in proteomics or metabolomics mass spectrometry applications, peptide sequencing using high voltage fragmentation followed by deconvolution of the obtained mixture mass spectra, deconvolution of MALDI mass spectra in the separation of multiple components present in a single solution, and specific compound monitoring in security and/or environmentally sensitive areas. |
| US07804061B2 |
Method and apparatus for machine-reading markings on/in transparent marking substrates
The invention relates to a method for the machine-reading of markings on/in transparent, especially pane-type, marking carriers, especially glass panes, according to which the marking carrier (2) is illuminated with UV light at least during the period of a machine-reading process of a marking, especially by means of a reading device (4), in order to increase the contrast between a marking (5) and the marking carrier (2). The invention also relates to a device for the machine-reading of markings in transparent, especially pane-type, marking carriers, especially glass panes, comprising at least one reading device (4) for markings arranged on/in a marking carrier, and at least one illumination device (4) is provided for increasing the contrast between a marking (5) and the surrounding transparent marking carrier (2) by illuminating the marking carrier (2) with UV light. |
| US07804057B2 |
Optical substance manipulator
The invention relates to an optical substance manipulator capable of continuing to apply a continued force of action to moving substances without being limited by the flowing conditions for the substances yet with a wide manipulation margin and with efficiency, thereby continuously carrying out various manipulations such as separation, concentration, mixing, and deflection. Specifically, the invention provides an optical substance manipulator capable of manipulating microscopic particles dispersed in a flowing fluid by means of light pressure, characterized by comprising an optical system that forms multiple linear light-collective areas simultaneously with respect to a fluid that flows on a subject surface (5), and further comprising, in optical paths forming the respective linear light-collective areas, means (CL1), (CL2) adapted to adjust directions of the linear light-collective areas on the subject surface and means (M1), (M2) adapted to adjust positions of the linear light-collective areas. |
| US07804055B2 |
Optical sensor device for the windshield of a motor vehicle having Fresnel lens structures
An optical sensor device has a sensor unit, which includes a light transmitter, a light receiver and a lens plate, with which a beam of light emitted by the light transmitter is coupled into the window pane, coupled out of the window pane and directed onto the light receiver. On its surface facing the light transmitter and the light receiver, the lens plate includes Fresnel lens structures, and on the opposite surface facing the window pane it includes Fresnel reflector structures. This embodiment is particularly useful as rain sensor. Without light transmitter, the sensor device can be used as a light sensor. |
| US07804045B2 |
Portable food heater
In one aspect, the present invention provides a consumer appliance that uses RF energy to heat foods stored in a container that is suitable for RF heating. |
| US07804041B2 |
Laser device for drilling holes in components of a fluid injection device
The laser machining device is provided for drilling holes in components of a fluid injection device, particularly for injecting fuel into a combustion engine. The laser resonator is formed by an optically pumped diode laser solid state active medium. The resonator is arranged for supplying primary pulses in the microsecond range. Modulation means are arranged between the resonator and a machining head for modulating the amplitude of the primary pulses supplied by the resonator, so as to obtain a secondary pulse train of smaller length for each of said pulses. |
| US07804038B2 |
Multi-vacuum contactor control system
A control system for controlling and synchronizing a plurality of medium-voltage vacuum contactors comprises a two-level network structure. A dedicated network includes a plurality of servant control units operably coupled to the vacuum contactors and configured to ascertain a plurality of different data and conditions thereof. In addition, the dedicated network includes a master control unit in serial communication with the servant control units and configured to send and receive communications therewith. The master control unit is operably coupled to a control network including a plurality of various control devices. The master control unit is configured to send predetermined data received from the servant control units to the control network. The two-level network structure enables relatively jitter free communication on the dedicated network while not overwhelming the control network with unnecessary data. The system is further configured to diagnose and prevent a variety of different vacuum contactor failures. |
| US07804036B2 |
Control switch apparatus
A control switch is equipped with a detent mechanism that generates a click feeling in a dial knob as a result of a detent piece of a plunger member gets over detent crests of a detent crest member. A stopper is provided in the plunger member, and the position of vertical motion of the stopper is switched by means of a rectilinear actuator, thereby switching rotational operation of the dial knob between an enabled state and a disabled state. |
| US07804033B2 |
Disconnector for an electrical substation handling voltages in excess of 1100kV
The present invention is mainly directed to a disconnector for an electrical substation for very high voltage in excess of 1100 kV, of the horizontal displacement type comprising a first moving part (2) and a second moving part (4), the said first moving part (2) and second moving part (4) each comprising at least two articulated arms (14, 16, 114, 116) which are arranged to make contact with each other through a free end. In the closed position, which is the closed position of the disconnector, the first arms (14, 114) and the second arms (16, 116) of each of the moving parts together define a non-flat angle (α) so that they form an arch, the two second arms (16, 116) being aligned with each other in a substantially horizontal position. |
| US07804031B2 |
Printed wiring board and manufacturing method thereof
A printed wiring board having an interlayer insulation layer and conductive circuits formed on the interlayer insulation layer. The conductive circuits include a first conductive circuit and a second conductive circuit positioned adjacent to each other, and the first and second conductive circuits satisfy a formula, 0.10 T≦|W1−W2|≦0.73 T, where W1 represents an upper conductive circuit space between the first and second conductive circuits, W2 represents a lower conductive circuit space between the first and second conductive circuits, and T represents a thickness of the first and second conductive circuits. |
| US07804030B2 |
Printed circuit board
A circuit board (1) has a top face (2) for positioning an electronic component and a bottom face (4) used as a support on a heat-dissipating base. A plurality of heat transfer holes (12) provide heat transfer from the top face (2) to the bottom face (4). The heat transfer holes (12) are unevenly or non-uniformly distributed on the top face (2) in such a way that the top face (2) is provided with several free sectors (14) which are free of heat transfer holes (12) in order to connect the electronic component to the circuit board (1). The free sectors (14) are configured as columns or lines. A plurality of heat transfer holes (12) are placed at least along the long sides of the free sectors (14). The circuit board has a low thermal resistance between the electronic component and the heat-dissipating base. |
| US07804027B2 |
Cable supporting device
A device for supporting a cable between a vehicle body and a movable member movably connected to the vehicle body is provided with a guide including a frame having a three-dimensional outer surface and a supporting member for rotatably tightly holding the arcuate surface of the guide, the support being fixed to the vehicle body and/or the movable member. The frame of the guide includes a first opening and a second opening communicating with a hollow portion thereof and used for insertion of the cable, a tube projecting from the peripheral edge of the first opening and a rotational angle restriction projecting from the outer surface of the frame while being spaced apart by a required angle from the tube. The support includes a contact engageable with the rotational angle restriction, and at least one of facing surfaces of the contact and the rotational angle restriction is an inclined surface. |
| US07804024B2 |
Photovoltaic device and method of manufacturing the same
A photovoltaic device capable of improving an output characteristic is obtained. This photovoltaic device includes a first conductivity type crystalline silicon region, a second conductivity type first noncrystalline silicon layer and a substantially intrinsic second noncrystalline silicon layer arranged between the crystalline silicon region and the first noncrystalline silicon layer, and the crystalline silicon region has an aperiodic corrugated shape having a height of not more than 2 nm on the interface between the same and the second noncrystalline silicon layer. |
| US07804022B2 |
Solar cell contact fingers and solder pad arrangement for enhanced efficiency
A solar cell includes negative metal contact fingers electrically connected to N-type diffusion regions of the solar cell and positive metal contact fingers electrically connected to P-type diffusion regions of the solar cell. Both the N-type and P-type diffusion regions are on the backside of the solar cell. The solar cell includes a front side that faces the sun during normal operation. The negative and positive metal contact fingers may be interdigitated. For increased solar radiation collection, the metal contact fingers may be arranged to point to and collectively cover portions of a perimeter of a solder pad. For example, the negative metal contact fingers may be arranged to point to and collectively cover two or three sides of a solder pad. |
| US07804021B2 |
Light transmissible solar cell module, process for manufacturing same, and solar cell panel thereof
A light transmissible solar cell module including: solar cell units, which include a transparent substrate, a mirror electrode layer provided on a part of a surface of the transparent substrate, and a solar cell section provided on the mirror electrode layer, arranged in multi-levels; a first connecting wire electrically connected to an electrode provided on a surface side of the solar cell section; and a second connecting wire electrically connected to the mirror electrode layer, wherein the solar cell units are arranged so that a light entering from one side hits the solar cell section of an arbitrary solar cell unit and is reflected, and the reflected light reaches another side by being reflected by the mirror electrode layer of a solar cell unit arranged adjacent to the arbitrary solar cell unit. |
| US07804020B2 |
Photovoltaic module
A photovoltaic module includes a plurality of photovoltaic devices, a first filling material formed by a resin having a first soften temperature which is disposed in an area where the photovoltaic devices are disposed, a second filling material having a second soften temperature which is disposed in an area other than the area where the photovoltaic devices are disposed, a front surface protecting material disposed on the first filling material and the second filling material. The second soften temperature is higher than the first soften temperature. |
| US07804019B2 |
Methods of depositing epitaxial thermoelectric films having reduced crack and/or surface defect densities and related devices
A substrate is provided including a growth surface that is offcut relative to a plane defined by a crystallographic orientation of the substrate at an offcut angle of about 5 degrees to about 45 degrees. A thermoelectric film is epitaxially grown on the growth surface. A crystallographic orientation of the thermoelectric film may be tilted about 5 degrees to about 30 degrees relative to the growth surface. The growth surface of the substrate may also be patterned to define a plurality of mesas protruding therefrom prior to epitaxial growth of the thermoelectric film. Related methods and thermoelectric devices are also discussed. |
| US07804014B2 |
Tone plate for keyboard-type tone plate percussion instrument, tone plate-fabricating method, tone generator unit of tone plate percussion instrument, and keyboard-type percussion instrument
A tone plate which makes it easy to reduce the entire length and width thereof, thus increasing the degree of freedom in design. The tone plate includes an antinode portion, front and rear ends, and first and second supporting holes which are located closer to the front and rear ends than to the antinode portion and at which a vibration node can be formed. There are provided first and second mass concentrating portions extending toward the front and rear ends from locations on a side close to the first and rear ends with respect to the supporting holes. First and second thinner portions are respectively provided between the antinode portion and the supporting holes. The tone plate vibrates to generate a musical tone of a specific tone pitch when struck with being supported at the supporting holes. |
| US07804012B2 |
Inbred sweet corn line R605
An inbred sweet corn line, designated R605, the plants and seeds of inbred sweet corn line R605, methods for producing a maize plant produced by crossing the inbred sweet corn line R605 with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred sweet corn line R605 with another maize line or plant. |
| US07804010B2 |
Plants and seeds of corn hybrid CH854628
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH854628. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH854628, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH854628 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH854628. |
| US07804009B2 |
Plants and seeds of corn variety CV214898
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV214898. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV214898, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV214898 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 CV214898 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 CV214898. |
| US07804005B2 |
Plants and seeds of corn variety CV111261
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV111261. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV111261, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV111261 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 CV111261 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 CV111261. |
| US07803999B2 |
Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH004258
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH004258. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH004258, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH004258 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH004258. |
| US07803997B2 |
Cotton variety 05V341
The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 05V341. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 05V341. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the cotton variety 05V341 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 05V341 with itself or another cotton variety and plants produced by such methods. |
| US07803994B2 |
Soybean cultivar 6547272
A soybean cultivar designated 6547272 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 6547272, to the plants of soybean 6547272, to plant parts of soybean cultivar 6547272 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar 6547272 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 6547272, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 6547272 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 6547272 with another soybean cultivar. |
| US07803991B2 |
Universal chloroplast integration and expression vectors, transformed plants and products thereof
The invention provides universal chloroplast integration and expression vectors which are competent to stably transform and integrate genes of interest into chloroplast genome of multiple species of plants. Transformed plants and their progeny are provided. Monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous plants are transformed which have never been transformed heretofore. Plants transformed with a synthetic gene express valuable biodegradable protein-based polymers (PBPs). Transformed plants produce high value molecules. Resistance is provided to agricultural crops against the major classes of chemical herbicides. Herbicide resistance is used as a lethal selectable marker for chloroplast transformation. The transformed plants are capable of expressing in addition to the targeted trait, a desirable, secondary non-targeted trait. Insect resistance is provided to transformed plants, both against insects that are susceptible to Bt toxins and against insects that have developed resistance to Bt toxins. |
| US07803990B2 |
Early endosperm promoter eep1
This invention relates generally to the field of plant molecular biology. More specifically, this invention relates to methods and reagents for the temporally- and/or spatially-regulated expression of genes, particularly in plant seeds and related female reproductive tissue. The present invention also provides compositions and methods for regulating expression of heterologous nucleotide sequences in a plant. Compositions comprise novel nucleotide sequences for a seed-preferred promoter known as eep1. A method for expressing a heterologous nucleotide sequence in a plant using the promoter sequences disclosed herein is provided. The method comprises transforming a plant cell to comprise a heterologous nucleotide sequence operably linked to one of the promoters of the present invention and regenerating a stably transformed plant from the transformed plant cell. |
| US07803989B1 |
Antimicrobial peptides and methods of use
The invention provides isolated KCP-like nucleic acids and their encoded proteins. The present invention provides methods and compositions relating to altering KCP-like nucleic acid and/or protein concentration and/or composition of plants. The invention further provides recombinant expression cassettes, host cells, and transgenic plants. |
| US07803987B2 |
Phosphatase stress-related proteins and methods of use in plants
A transgenic plant transformed by a phosphatase stress-related protein (PHSRP) coding nucleic acid, wherein expression of the nucleic acid sequence in the plant results in increased tolerance to environmental stress as compared to a wild type variety of the plant. Also provided are agricultural products, including seeds, produced by the transgenic plants. Also provided are isolated PHSRPs, and isolated nucleic acid coding PHSRPs, and vectors and host cells containing the latter. |
| US07803986B2 |
Fructan Biosynthetic Enzymes
This invention relates to isolated nucleic acid fragments encoding fructosyltransferases. More specifically, this invention relates to polynucleotides encoding 1-FFTs, 6-SFTs, or 1-SSTs. The invention also relates to the construction of a recombinant DNA constructs encoding all or a portion of the fructosyltransferases, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the recombinant DNA construct results in production of altered levels of the fructosyltransferases in a transformed host cell. |
| US07803977B2 |
Transalkylation of heavy alkylate using a layered catalyst
A layered catalyst is disclosed for use in transalkylation of polyalkylated benzenes. The catalyst comprises an inner core material with a molecular sieve bonded over the core. The process minimizes the cracking of the alkyl groups during the transalkylation reaction. |
| US07803974B2 |
Hydrogenation processes
Disclosed are heterogeneous processes (i) for the hydrogenation of a compound containing at least one unsaturated carbon-carbon bond, and (ii) for the hydro-dehalogenation of a compound containing at least one C—Cl, C—Br or C—I bond. The processes comprise reacting said compound with a hydrogenating agent and a heterogeneous hydrogenation catalyst in the presence of an ionic liquid. |
| US07803969B2 |
Continuous process for the production and purification of acrylic acid
The invention relates to a process for the purification of (meth)acrylic acid in a process stage that comprises the following process steps: a) (meth)acrylic acid is crystallized out from a mother liquor; b) crystallized (meth)acrylic acid is separated from the mother liquor; c) at least part of the separated (meth)acrylic acid crystals are melted; d) the melted part is at least partially recycled to the step a) or step b). The process according to the invention, the apparatus suitable for implementing the process, and the use of the apparatus according to the invention for the production of (meth)acrylic acid are characterized by a high purity of the thereby obtainable (meth)acrylic acid as well as by a high efficiency with regard to the achievable yield and necessary energy requirement. |
| US07803966B2 |
Cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds that display retinoid like activities
This invention relates to novel compounds that display retinoid like activities, including HB-EGF (Heparin Binding Epidermal Growth Factor) release from keratinocytes, cell proliferation, and epidermal thickening without the irritation potentials, such as release of interleukin 8 and inhibition of terminal differentiation of keratinocytes. This invention also relates to the use of such a compound for both external and non-external applications. |
| US07803963B2 |
Physiological coolants based on lactoyl esters of menthyl lactate
A method of imparting a physiological cooling effect to a consumer product is disclosed. The method comprises formulating into the consumer product a composition comprising at least one lactoyl ester of menthyl lactate. Also disclosed is a method of providing physiological cooling by contacting skin or mucous membranes with the lactoyl ester compositions. Coolants comprising the lactoyl esters and additional coolants are also disclosed. The lactoyl esters are conveniently prepared from menthol and lactic acid. |
| US07803960B2 |
Phenyloxyaniline derivatives
The present invention relates to phenyloxyaniline derivatives, to methods of their production and to uses thereof. |
| US07803959B2 |
Synthesis of aromatic silicon-containing compounds
Methods are provided for preparing aromatic silicon-containing compounds. The methods include providing an aromatic starting material; reacting the aromatic starting material with a base to form an aromatic salt; and reacting the aromatic salt with a halo-alkylene-silane to form an aromatic silicon-containing compound. Compositions prepared by these methods, protective layers that include hydrolysis and condensation products of such compositions, electrophotographic photoreceptors that include such protective layers, and image forming apparatuses that include such electrophotographic photoreceptors are also provided. In addition, method for preparing electrophotographic photoreceptors that include protective layers including hydrolysis and condensation products of aromatic silicon-containing compounds prepared by the methods for preparing aromatic silicon-containing compounds are provided. |
| US07803958B2 |
Crosslinkers containing silane
A crosslinker (i.e., a curing agent) for polymerizing a film-forming material. The crosslinker is an organic compound including at least two functional groups reactive with a film-forming material and at least one pendent group comprising a —Si(OR)3 group, wherein each R is independently an alkyl group including from 1 to about 12 carbon atoms or an aryl group including substituted and unsubstituted phenyl and benzyl groups. Functional groups reactive with a film-forming materials include isocyanate, blocked isocyanate, uretdione, epoxide, hydroxyl, carboxyl, ester, ether, carbamate, aminoalkanol, aminoalkylether, amide, or amine groups. Embodiments include derivatives of the various crosslinkers as disclosed elsewhere herein, where the crosslinker has at least two functional groups reactive with a film-forming material and at least one pendent group comprising a —Si(OR)3 group. |
| US07803956B2 |
Benzofuran derivatives useful for treating hyper-proliferative disorders
The invention relates to novel benzofuran derivatives, processes for their preparation and their use for preparing medicaments for the treatment or prophylaxis of disorders, especially of hyperproliferative disorders. |
| US07803944B2 |
Viral polymerase inhibitors
An isomer, enantiomer, diastereoisomer, or tautomer of a compound, represented by formula I: wherein: A is O, S, NR1, or CR1, wherein R1 is defined herein; — represents either a single or a double bond; R2 is selected from: H, halogen, R21, OR21, SR21, COOR21, SO2N(R22)2, N(R22)2, CON(R22)2, NR22C(O)R22 or NR22C(O)NR22 wherein R21 and each R22 is defined herein; B is NR3 or CR3, with the proviso that one of A or B is either CR1 or CR3, wherein R3 is defined herein; K is N or CR4, wherein R4 is defined herein; L is N or CR5 wherein R5 has the same definition as R4 defined above; M is N or CR7, wherein R7 has the same definition as R4 defined above; Y1 is O or S; Z is N(R6a)R6 or OR6, wherein R6a is H or alkyl or NR61R62 wherein R61 and R62 are defined herein; a salt or a derivative thereof, as an inhibitor of HCV NS5B polymerase. |
| US07803938B2 |
Potentiators of glutamate receptors
This application relates to a substituted hydroxyphenyl ketone compound of formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a pharmaceutical composition thereof and its use in treating migraine. This application also relates to processes for preparing a compound of formula I, and intermediate compounds useful therein. |
| US07803937B2 |
Cellulose II phosphate ester and metal-adsorbing material using the same
This invention relates to cellulose II phosphate which may be partly carbamidated, and also to a metal-adsorbing material making use of the same. This cellulose II phosphate efficiently adsorbs metal ions in a solution, and can be used as a metal-adsorbing material and in a metal-adsorbing system. |
| US07803933B2 |
siRNA targeting TATA box binding protein (TBP)-associated factor (TAF1)
Efficient sequence specific gene silencing is possible through the use of siRNA technology. By selecting particular siRNAs by rational design, one can maximize the generation of an effective gene silencing reagent, as well as methods for silencing genes. Methods, compositions, and kits generated through rational design of siRNAs are disclosed including those directed to nucleotide sequences for TAF1. |
| US07803932B2 |
Compositions and methods for inhibiting EB-1-mediated microtubule stability
This invention provides a recombinant nucleic acid which, when introduced in vivo into a mammalian cell endogenously expressing EB1, inhibits the expression of EB1 therein, thereby reducing the amount of stable microtubules in the cell.This invention further provides related compositions, nucleic acids, cells and methods. |
| US07803931B2 |
Aptamer therapeutics useful in the treatment of complement-related disorders
The invention provides nucleic acid therapeutics and methods for using these nucleic acid therapeutics in the treatment of complement-related disorders. |
| US07803922B2 |
Methods and compositions for selectively cleaving DNA containing duplex nucleic acids in a complex nucleic acid mixture, and nuclease compositions for use in practicing the same
Methods of selectively cleaving DNA containing duplex nucleic acids in a complex nucleic acid mixture, as well as nuclease containing compositions for use therein, are provided. In the subject methods, a nuclease or composition thereof is employed to provide for selective cleavage of DNA containing duplex nucleic acids in a complex nucleic acid mixture. Also provided are novel duplex-stranded specific nucleases and nucleic acids encoding the same, where the subject nucleases are enzymes that, preferentially cleave deoxyribonucleic acid molecules in perfectly matched nucleic acid duplexes as compared to non-perfectly matched nucleic acid duplexes of the same length and/or single stranded nucleic acids. The subject methods and compositions for practicing the same find use in a variety of different applications, including, but not limited to, nucleic acid analyte detection applications, gene expression profiling applications, detection of nucleic acid variants including single nucleotide polymorphisms applications, preparation of subtracted and normalized nucleic acid libraries, etc. Finally, kits for use in practicing the subject methods are provided. |
| US07803919B2 |
Bovine ABCG2 gene missense mutations and uses thereof
A quantitative trait locus (QTL) affecting milk fat and protein concentration was localized to a 4cM confidence interval on chromosome 6 centered on the microsatellite BM143. The genes and sequence variation in this region were characterized, and common haplotypes spanning five polymorphic sites in the genes IBSP, SPP1, PKD2, and ABCG2 for two sires heterozygous for this QTL were localized. Expression of SPP1 and ABCG2 in the bovine mammary gland increased from parturition through lactation. SPP1 was sequenced, and all the coding exons of ABCG2 and PKD2 were sequenced for these two sires. The single nucleotide change capable of encoding a substitution of tyrosine-581 to serine (Y581S) in the ABCG2 transporter was the only polymorphism corresponding to the segregation status of all three heterozygous and 15 homozygous sires for the QTL in the Israeli and US Holstein populations. |
| US07803915B2 |
Antibody compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of tumor
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. |
| US07803913B2 |
Identification of novel broadly cross-reactive neutralizing human monoclonal antibodies using sequential antigen panning of phage display libraries
The present invention provides a method of identifying novel broadly crossreactive neutralizing monoclonal antibodies using sequential antigen panning of phage display libraries, antibodies obtained in accordance with such a method, as well as fusion proteins and conjugates comprising same, and related isolated or purified nucleic acid molecules, vectors, host cells, compositions, and methods of use to inhibit an infection, reduce the severity of an infection, treat an infection, and inhibit cancer. |
| US07803912B2 |
Increasing the stability of recombinant adult human apohemoglobin
The disclosure relates to recombinant adult human apohemoglobin (apo-rHb) in which the stability has been increased by replacement of an amino acid with a counterpart from another organism, such as a deep sea diving mammal. This mutated apo-rHb may be more stable and/or give higher production yields than unmutated adult human apo-rHb. The mutated apo-rHb may be produced in microorganisms, such as E. coli or yeast cells, or animal erythroid cells. Some apo-rHb of the present disclosure may be used as part of a blood substitute. |
| US07803909B2 |
Mutated Src oncogene composition and methods
The present invention provides a mutant oligonucleotide composition encoding a cellular c-Src tyrosine kinase oncogene. Methods for isolating, expressing and characterizing recombinant Src mutant polypeptide are also provided. The invention further relates to methods for utilizing such oligonucleotides, polypeptides, agonists and antagonists for applications, which relate to research, diagnostics, and clinical arts. More specifically, this invention provides methods of diagnosing, treating, immunizing, and creating transgenic animals based on use of such mutant Src. |
| US07803908B2 |
pDJA1, a cardiac specific gene, corresponding proteins, and uses thereof
The present invention provides novel nucleic acid and protein sequences for methods and compositions for treating, screening, and diagnosing cardiovascular disease and methods for using these genes and gene products for prevention of cardiac cell death and prevention of cardiac tissue damage resulting from ischemic events in cardiac tissue, as well as other tissue that is subject to damage resulting from an ischemic event. The genes, gene products and agents of the invention are also useful for treating other related clinical or coronary events such as angina, myocardial infarct (MI), and stroke, for monitoring the effectiveness of their treatment, and for drug development. The genes, gene products and agents of the present invention are also provided as pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of cardiovascular disease, ischemic heart disease, myocardial infarct and related conditions. Kits are also provided for the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of cardiac diseases and related conditions. |
| US07803905B2 |
Bioactive peptide for cell adhesion
The invention is directed to a polypeptide derived from domain IV of the extracellular matrix protein perlecan that can selectively adhere cells, nucleic acids encoding the inventive polypeptide, vectors comprising the nucleic acids, devices comprising a scaffold coated with the inventive polypeptide, and methods of adhering cells to a scaffold using the inventive polypeptide. |
| US07803902B2 |
Modified variant bowman birk protease inhibitors
The present invention relates to modified variant Bowman Birk Protease Inhibitor proteins (BBPIs) that comprise peptides that bind target proteins, and that are further modified to have greater protease inhibitory activity and/or be produced at greater yields than the unmodified BBPIs. The invention encompasses polynucleotide constructs and expression vectors containing polynucleotide sequences that encode the modified variant BBPIs, the transformed host cells that express and produce the modified variant BBPIs, the modified variant BBPI proteins, the compositions comprising the modified variant BBPIs, and the methods for making and using the modified variant BBPIs in personal care. |
| US07803901B2 |
Polypeptides with natriuresis activity
This document provides methods and material related to natriuretic polypeptides. For example, substantially pure polypeptides having a natriuretic peptide activity, nucleic acids encoding polypeptides having a natriuretic peptide activity, host cells containing such nucleic acids, and methods for inducing a natriuretic or diuretic activity within a mammal are provided. |
| US07803900B2 |
Thermoplastic resin film and method for producing the same
A method for treating an unstretched thermoplastic resin film. The method includes includes heat treating an unstretched thermoplastic resin film at a glass transition temperature of the thermoplastic resin Tg° C. or higher and Tg+50° C. or lower for 10 seconds or longer and 600 seconds or shorter while conveying the thermoplastic resin film at a tension of 2 N/cm2 or higher and 50 N/cm2 or lower. The method provides a thermoplastic resin film has an in-plane retardation (Re) and a retardation in the thickness direction (Rth) close to 0 nm, and as such the thermoplastic resin film after heat treatment has |Re| of 0 to 10 nm and |Rth| of 0 to 20 nm. |
| US07803891B2 |
Blend of ionic (co)polymer resins and matrix (co)polymers
The invention relates to polymeric resin blends containing polyelectrolyte resins blended into a polymer or copolymer matrix. Specifically, the polyelectrolyte resins are (co)polymers without hydrolyzable groups. The matrix polymer is a tough, and highly chemical-resistant (co)polymer, preferably a fluoropolymer. The polymeric resin blend is useful for forming films, and especially films useful for MEAs for use in fuel cells. |
| US07803885B2 |
Pentathienyl-fluorene copolymer
The present invention relates to a pentathienyl-fluorene copolymer having structural units represented by formula (I): here R and R′ are each independently a substituent or H. The invention also relates to a transistor containing this copolymer. The present invention addresses a problem in the art by providing an electroactive device with exceptionally low hysteresis. |
| US07803880B2 |
Water absorbent and producing method of same
An object of the present invention is to provide a water absorbent having excellent gel properties and showing excellent properties when used in a water-absorbing material of a sanitary/hygienic material such as paper diaper. Moreover, another object of the present invention is to provide a water absorbent which is safe and excellent in liquid permeability, and in which an amount of liquid permeability improver for improving the liquid permeability is reduced. The water absorbent is made from a water-absorbing resin prepared by a specific polymerization method and having a high degree of cross-linking, a high liquid holding property and a high gel strength (its swelling pressure of gel layer of is 35 kdyne/cm2 or more). This water absorbent is further processed to have a particular particle size distribution (95 wt % or more of its particles are less than 850ƒÊm but not less than 106ƒÊm, and logarithmic standard deviation (ƒĐƒÄ) is in a range of 0.25 to 0.45) and then surface cross-linked. After that, a liquid permeability improver is added therein. |
| US07803876B2 |
Processes for producing polymer blends and polymer blend pellets
Processes for producing blends of a first polymer component and a second polymer component are provided. The first polymer component and the second polymer component are blended in an internally agitated mixer such as a devolatizer in the presence of at least one solvent. Blending the polymers in this manner results in an intimate mixing of the first and second polymers, providing beneficial performance characteristics. In one embodiment, the first polymer incorporates at least 75 wt. % of propylene-derived units wherein the propylene-derived units have an isotactic triad fraction of about 65% to about 99% and wherein the first polymer has a heat of fusion of less than 75 J/g. In this embodiment, the second polymer is selected from polypropylenes, low density polyethylenes, high density polyethylenes, polystyrenes, polyamides, polycarbonates, and polyesters. Pellets of such polymer blends exhibit beneficial elasticity properties of the first polymer component while exhibiting a reduced tendency to agglomerate. |
| US07803871B2 |
Aqueous dispersion of inorganic nanoparticles, method for the production and use thereof
An aqueous dispersion with a pH of from 2 to 7, comprising (A) at least one swellable polymer or oligomer containing anionic and/or potentially anionic functional groups, (B) surface-modified, cationically stabilized, inorganic nanoparticles of at least one kind, (C) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of amphiphiles and organic compounds which are capable of forming chelate ligands, and (D) at least one crosslinking agent; method for its production and its use for producing highly scratch-resistant coatings, moldings, and self-supporting films. |
| US07803867B2 |
Highly weatherable roof coatings containing aqueous fluoropolymer dispersions
The invention relates to an aqueous-based fluoropolymer coating that is especially useful for use over flat or low-slope flexible surfaces, and more specifically for flat or low-slope roofing. The coating can be factory or field applied. The coating offers the advantages of improved durability, lower dirt pick-up, stain resistance, water repellency, increased solar reflectivity duration, and mildew resistance. |
| US07803866B2 |
Rubber composition for tire tread
A rubber composition for a tire tread which improves grip performance on dry pavement and wet pavement and driveability is provided. The rubber composition includes 100 parts by weight of a rubber component comprising from 50 to 95 parts by weight of a copolymer rubber having a glass transition point of −40° C. or higher obtained by copolymerization of 1,3-butadiene with styrene using an organic lithium compound as an initiator, from 5 to 20 parts by weight of an epoxidized natural rubber having a degree of epoxidation of from 5 to 60% by weight, and from 0 to 45 parts by weight of other diene rubber; from 20 to 100 parts by weight of silica; and from 0 to 100 parts by weight of carbon black, the total amount of silica and carbon black being from 70 to 150 parts by weight, and further includes a silane coupling agent in an amount of from 2 to 25 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the silica. |
| US07803863B2 |
Filler-containing polymer dispersion, method for its production and use
A filler-containing an organic polymer dispersion is provided. The organic polymer of the dispersion is polymerized in the presence of particles of at least one filler. The ratio of the particle size of the filler particles to the particle size of the polymer particles is in the range of from 1.1:1 to 20:1. |
| US07803861B1 |
Method for forming a highly neutralized polymer
A method for forming highly neutralized polymers for use in games balls and the like is disclosed herein. The method includes mixing oleic acid with a predetermined amount of magnesium oxide which is greater than the amount necessary to fully neutralize the oleic acid. The over-neutralized oleic acid particulate is mixed with an acid copolymer compound to form a highly neutralized polymer. |
| US07803860B2 |
Polymer compositions having improved wet ageing properties
The present invention relates to a crosslinkable polymer composition, comprising (i) a polyolefin, (ii) a polar copolymer, and (iii) a glycerol ester compound. |
| US07803856B2 |
Halogen-free flame retardant polyamide composition with improved electrical and flammability properties
Flame retardant polyamide compositions are provided containing a polyamide; a flame retardant system including a metal phosphinate or diphosphinate salt and a nitrogen compound; an aromatic polymer, and optionallly untreated nanoclay having an aspect ratio of about 100 to about 1000. |
| US07803853B2 |
Settable mixture containing lime, a cementitious composition and a polymer
The present invention refers to a settable mixture comprising (i) a water absorbing composition and (ii) an aqueous emulsion of organic polymer or (iii) dispersible organic polymer, wherein the water absorbing composition (i) contains inorganic ingredients which are capable to react with water and the water absorbing composition (i) contains at least 13 weight % lime and at least 5 weight % of a cementitious composition of which components form ettringite during the absorption of water and wherein the amount of the aqueous emulsion of organic polymer (ii) in relation to (i) is such as to provide a ratio of combined weight of polymer solids to combined weight of ingredients which are capable to react with water of from 0.5:1 to 10:1, preferably 1:1 to 4:1 and wherein the amount of dispersible organic polymer (iii) in relation to (i) is such as to give a ratio of combined weight of polymers to combined weight of ingredients which are capable to react with water of from 0.5:1 to 10:1, preferably 1:1 to 4:1. |
| US07803852B2 |
Water-based inks for ink-jet printing
The present invention relates to a water-based ink for ink-jet printing which not only satisfies a high optical density but also exhibits an excellent high lighter-fastness; and a water dispersion used for the water-based ink. There are provided a water dispersion for ink-jet printing containing (A) a pigment and (B) water-insoluble polymer particles produced by polymerizing an ethylenically unsaturated monomer containing 25 to 85% by weight of an aromatic group-containing monomer in the presence of a reactive surfactant; and a water-based ink containing the water dispersion. |
| US07803851B2 |
Inkjet ink
An inkjet ink is provided, which includes a pigment dispersion containing an organic dispersant, a black pigment having an average particle diameter of not more than 200 nm, and a resinous dispersing agent, the organic dispersant being formed of at least one polymerizable compound, and the black pigment being included therein at an amount ranging from 2 to 30% by weight based on the organic dispersant, and an ionic compound. A ζ-potential of the black pigment to the at least one polymerizable compound of the organic dispersant is confined within the range of −10 mV to +100 mV. |
| US07803850B2 |
Camphorquinone derivative having acylphosphine oxide group, photopolymerization initiator and photo/chemical polymerization initiator containing the same and hardenable composition containing the same
A compound that exhibits excellent color tone stability and physical properties as well as excellent photopolymerization activity over a wide region from near-ultraviolet to visible region, permitting relaxed operation under ambient light, so that wide application can be found in the dental field and photopolymerization industry; and a relevant photopolymerization initiator and hardenable composition. In particular, there is provided a novel camphorquinone derivative having an acylphosphine oxide group [—(C═O)—(P═O)<] in each molecule. Further, there is provided a photopolymerization initiator comprising the camphorquinone derivative having an acrylphosphine oxide group [—(C═O)—(P═O)<] in each molecule as an indispensable component, loaded with at least one member selected from among a polymerization accelerator, a photoacid generator, a photosensitizer and a (bis)acylphosphine oxide, and provided a hardenable composition comprising the initiator. The thus provided photopolymerization initiator and hardenable composition exhibit excellent color tone stability and physical properties as well as excellent photopolymeritzaion activity over an ultraviolet and visible wide wavelength region, permitting relaxed operation under ambient light, so that wide application can be found in the dental field and photopolymerization industry. |
| US07803848B2 |
Method for selectively separating used fragmented organic materials by means of dense aqueous suspensions
The invention relates to a method for selectively separating synthetic organic materials such as polymers and/or reinforced or non-reinforced copolymers in the form of wastes, in particular domestic wastes recyclable in order to be reused. Said synthetic organic materials are recuperated from broken used cars and obsolete consumer durable products. The inventive method for selective separation consists in separating materials which have an identical density threshold value and are selected from a dense medium comprising separate liquid fluid suspensions which consist of powdery disperses particles in an aqueous phase and are stabilized with respect to the density threshold value selected in such a way that a selective separation of a determined fraction of the mixture of separable used material is initiated. |
| US07803847B2 |
Fuel cell membrane electrode assembly
Fuel cell membrane electrode assemblies and fuel cell polymer electrolyte membranes are provided comprising bound anionic functional groups and polyvalent cations, such as Mn or Ru cations, which demonstrate increased durability. Methods of making same are also provided. |
| US07803846B2 |
Highly durable polymer electrolytic membrane for a fuel cell having a cross-linked structure
The objective of the invention is to solve the problems of conventional polymer electrolyte membranes, including small ion-exchange capacity and low oxidation and methanol resistance. A polymer film substrate is irradiated with γ-rays, electron beams or other radiations to perform multi-graft polymerization with functional monomers and then the polymer film substrate containing the grafted molecular chains or the graft molecular chains into which sulfonic acid groups have been introduced is crosslinked by irradiation to produce a polymer electrolyte membrane that has outstanding oxidation resistance, dimensional stability, electrical conductivity and methanol resistance and which can be controlled in ion-exchange capacity over a wide range. |
| US07803843B2 |
Materials and methods for improving alcohol metabolism and alleviating the effects of hangovers
The subject invention provides materials and methods for improving alcohol metabolism in animals. In a preferred embodiment, the invention provides methods for increasing the ability of people to consume alcohol while reducing hangovers or other effects of intoxication. Specifically exemplified herein is the use of a cysteamine compound to reduce the adverse effects of alcohol consumption. For example, the undesirable and unpleasant symptoms association with hangovers can be reduced through consumption, according to the subject invention, of cysteamine hydrochloride. |
| US07803842B2 |
Choline esters useful for the treatment of cognitive dysfunctions and enhancement of memory, learning and cognition
The present invention provides compounds of formula I described herein. The present invention also provides a method of treating a cognitive dysfunction in a mammal. The method includes administering to the mammal an effective amount of a compound of formula I described herein (e.g., stearyl choline chloride). |
| US07803841B2 |
EP2 receptor agonists
The disclosure provides EP2 receptor agonist compounds and methods for using the compounds for treating conditions which can be alleviated by agonism of an EP2 receptor. |
| US07803839B2 |
Azetidines as MEK inhibitors for the treatment of proliferative diseases
Disclosed are compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof. Such compounds are MEK inhibitors and are useful in the treatment of proliferative diseases, such as cancer. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds as well as methods of using the compounds and compositions of the invention in the treatment of cancer. |
| US07803838B2 |
Compositions comprising nebivolol
Nebivolol has been shown to be beneficial in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases such hypertension, congestive heart failure, arterial stiffness and endothelial dysfunction. The present invention features a pharmaceutical composition comprising nebivolol and at least one other active agent, wherein the at least one other active agent is a cardiovascular agent. |
| US07803836B2 |
Aminophenylsulfonamide derivatives as HIV protease inhibitor
The present invention concerns substituted aminophenylsulfonamide compounds and derivatives, their use as protease inhibitors, in particular as broadspectrum HIV protease inhibitors, processes for their preparation as well as pharmaceutical compositions and diagnostic kits comprising them. The present invention also concerns combinations of the present substituted aminophenylsulfonamide compounds and derivatives with another anti-retroviral agent. It further relates to their use in assays as reference compounds or as reagents. |
| US07803834B2 |
Substituted oxindole derivatives, drugs containing said derivatives and the use thereof
The invention relates to novel oxindol derivative of general formula (I), wherein substituents R1, R2, A, B and Y are such as defined in a claim 1. Drugs containing said derivatives and the use thereof for preventing and/or treating vassopress- and/or oxytocin-dependent-diseases are also disclosed. |
| US07803833B2 |
Compounds
The invention relates to quaternary α-aminocarboxyamide derivatives of formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, X, q and n are as defined in claim 1, for treating diseases and conditions mediated by modulation of voltage-gated sodium channels. |
| US07803830B2 |
3-amino-1-arylpropyl indoles and AZA-substituted indoles and uses thereof
The present invention provides compounds of the formula: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or prodrugs thereof, wherein p, Ar, R1, R2, R3, Ra, Rb, Rc, Rd and Re are defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, methods of using, and methods of preparing the compounds. |
| US07803828B2 |
Functionally selective alpha2C adrenoreceptor agonists
In its many embodiments, the present invention provides a novel class of indolines as inhibitors of α2C adrenergic receptor agonists, methods of preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more such compounds, methods of preparing pharmaceutical formulations comprising one or more such compounds, and methods of treatment, prevention, inhibition, or amelioration of one or more conditions associated with the α2C adrenergic receptors using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions. |
| US07803827B2 |
Kv1.5 potassium channel inhibitors
The present invention relates to 1-N-amino-2-imidazolidinones and derivatives thereof which are effective as Kv1.5 potassium channel inhibitors providing atrial-selective antiarrhythmic agents. The present invention further relates to compositions comprising said Kv1.5 potassium channel inhibitors, and to methods for treating cardiac arrhythmia. |
| US07803826B2 |
Imidazolidine derivatives
The present invention provides a compound represented by formula (I): wherein n is an integer selected from 1 to 20, Q is A is cyano or the like; B is hydrogen, halogen, or the like; X1 and X2 are each independently selected from O and S; E is a C1-4 alkyl group; and R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each independently selected from a hydrogen atom and a C1-C6 alkyl group, and a drug, a pharmaceutical composition containing the compound, and the like. |
| US07803825B2 |
Aminoalkylazole derivatives as histamine-3 antagonists
The present invention provides a compound of formula Ia: and the use thereof for the treatment of a central nervous system disorder related to or affected by the histamine-3 receptor. |
| US07803823B2 |
2-amino-4,5-trisubstituted thiazolyl derivatives
This invention concerns the use of a compound of formula (I′) a N-oxide, a pharmaceutically acceptable addition salt, a quaternary amine and a stereochemically isomeric form thereof, wherein Z is halo; C1-6alkyl; C1-6alkylcarbonyl; C1-6alkyloxycarbonyl; aminocarbonyl; C1-6alkyl substituted with hydroxy, carboxyl, cyano, amino, amino substituted with piperidinyl, amino substituted with C1-4alkyl substituted piperidinyl, mono- or di(C1-6alkyl)amino, aminocarbonyl, mono- or di(C1-6alkyl)aminocarbonyl, C1-6alkyloxycarbonyl, C1-6alkyloxy, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl; polyhaloC1-4alkyl; cyano; amino; mono- or di(C1-6alkyl)aminocarbonyl; C1-6alkyloxycarbonyl; C1-6alkylcarbonyloxy; aminoS(═O)2—; mono- or di(C1-6alkyl)aminoS(═O)2; —C(═N—Rx)NRyRz; Q is optionally substituted C3-6cycloalkyl, phenyl, pyridyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, pyridazinyl, benzthiazolyl, benzoxazolyl, benzimidazolyl, indazolyl, or imidazopyridyl, or Q is a radical of formula L is optionally substituted phenyl or an optionally substituted monocyclic 5 or 6-membered partially saturated or aromatic heterocycle or a bicyclic partially saturated or aromatic heterocycle; aryl is optionally substituted phenyl; for the manufacture of a medicament for the prevention or the treatment of inflammatory and/or auto-immune diseases mediated through TNF-α and/or IL-12. |
| US07803820B2 |
3-triazolylthiaalkyl-3-azabicyclo (3-1-O) hexanes and their use as dopamine D3 receptor ligands
The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein R1 is hydrogen or C1-4alkyl; R2 is C1-4alkyl; R3 is hydrogen, or a phenyl group, a heterocyclyl group, a 5- or 6-membered heteroaromatic group, or a 8- to 11-membered bicyclic group, any of which groups is optionally substituted by 1, 2, 3 or 4 substituents selected from the group consisting of: halogen, cyano, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4alkanoyl and SF5; p is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4; and R4 is independently selected from a group consisting of: halogen, hydroxy, cyano, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, haloC1-4alkoxy and C1-4alkanoyl; n is 0 or 1; wherein when R4 is chlorine and p is 1, such R4 is not present in the ortho position with respect to the linking bond to the rest of the molecule; and wherein, if n is 0, R3 comprises at least one SF5 group as a substituent; processes for their preparation, intermediates used in these processes, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy, as modulators of dopamine D3 receptors, e.g. to treat drug dependency, as antipsychotic agents, to treat obsessive compulsive spectrum disorders, premature ejaculation or cognition impairment. |
| US07803818B2 |
Amorphous form of 1,2-dihydropyridine compound
An amorphous form of 3-(2-cyanophenyl)-5-(2-pyridyl)-1-phenyl-1,2-dihydropyridine-2-one. |
| US07803815B2 |
Indol-3-yl-corbonyl-piperidin-benzoimidazol derivatives
The present invention relates to Indol-3-yl-carbonyl-piperidin-benzoimidazol derivatives which act as V1a receptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula I: wherein the residues R1 to R7 are as defined herein. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, their use in treating dysmenorrhea, hypertension, chronic heart failure, inappropriate secretion of vasopressin, liver cirrhosis, nephritic syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety and depressive disorders, and methods of preparation thereof. |
| US07803812B2 |
Biphenyl compounds useful as muscarinic receptor antagonists
This invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein a, b, c, d, m, n, p, s, t, W, Ar1, R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, R7, and R8 are as defined in the specification. The compounds of formula I are muscarinic receptor antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat pulmonary disorders. |
| US07803809B2 |
Substituted pyrano [2,3-b] pyridinamine compounds as beta-secretase modulators and methods of use
The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the modulation of Beta-secretase enzyme activity and for the treatment of Beta-secretase mediated diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related conditions. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, A1, A2, A3, A4, X and Z are defined herein. The invention also includes use of these compounds in pharmaceutical compositions for treatment, prophylactic or therapeutic, of disorders and conditions related to the activity of beta-secretase protein. Such disorders include, for example, Alzheimer's Disease (AD), cognitive deficits and impairment, schizophrenia and other similar central nervous system conditions. The invention also comprises further embodiments of Formula II, intermediates and processes useful for the preparation of compounds of Formulas I and II. |
| US07803808B2 |
Production of polyketides and other natural products
The present invention relates to production of polyketides and other natural products and to libraries of compounds and individual novel compounds. Therefore in aspect the present invention provides 17-desmethylrapamycin and analogues thereof, methods for their production, including recombinant strains, and isolation and uses of the compounds of the invention. In a further aspect the present invention provides for the use of 17-desmethylrapamycin and analogues thereof in the induction or maintenance of immunosuppression, the stimulation of neuronal regeneration or the treatment of cancer, B-cell malignancies, fungal infections, transplantation rejection, graft vs. host disease, autoimmune disorders, diseases of inflammation vascular disease and fibrotic diseases, and in the regulation of wound healing. |
| US07803805B2 |
Cristalline 3-{(3R,4R)-4 methyl-3-[methyl-(7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl)-amino]-piperidin-1-yl}-3-oxo-propionitrile mono citrate salt
This invention relates to novel amorphous and crystallline forms of 3-{(3R,4R)-4-methyl-3-[methyl-(7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl)-amino]-piperidin-1-yl}-3 -oxo-propionitrile mono citrate salt, useful as inhibitors of protein kinases, and to their methods of preparation. |
| US07803799B2 |
Selenophene compounds
This invention relates to selenophene compounds of formula (I) shown below. Each variable in formula (I) is defined in the specification. These compounds can be used to treat cannabinoid-receptor mediated disorders. |
| US07803796B2 |
Homopiperazine compounds that inhibit ribosomal frameshifting by binding to RNA pseudoknot structure of SARS coronavirus
Provided is a homopiperazine compound for inhibiting ribosomal frameshifting by binding to an RNA pseudoknot structure of SARS coronavirus. Particularly, the present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting synthesis of protein induced by −1 frameshifting by binding to an RNA pseudoknot structure specifically existing in SARS coronavirus. The composition includes a therapeutically effective amount of homopiperazine compound of following chemical formula 1 or a pharmaceutically accepted salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically accepted carrier or excipient. |
| US07803795B2 |
Phthalazine derivatives as parp inhibitors
The present invention provides compounds of formula (I), their use as PARP inhibitors as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2 L1, L2, X, Y, Q and Z have defined meanings. |
| US07803793B2 |
Heterocyclic derived metalloprotease inhibitors
This invention provides novel heterocyclic derived matrix metalloprotease inhibitors of the formula: and pharmaceutical compositions comprising same, useful for treating disorders ameliorated by antagonizing matrix metalloproteases. This invention also provides therapeutic and prophylactic methods using the instant pharmaceutical compositions. |
| US07803792B2 |
Quaternary ammonium compounds
A method for inhibiting ileal bile acid transporter activity in a subject, comprising administering to said subject an effective amount of a compound represented by formula (1): |
| US07803790B2 |
Compounds for modulating TRPV3 function
The present application relates to compounds and methods for treating pain and other conditions related to TRPV3. |
| US07803788B2 |
Prodrugs of phosphonate nucoleotide analogues
A novel method has led to the identification of novel mixed ester-amidates of PMPA for retroviral or hepadnaviral therapy, including compounds of structure (5a) having substituent groups as defined herein. Compositions of these novel compounds in pharmaceutically acceptable excipients and their use in therapy and prophylaxis are provided. |
| US07803784B2 |
Modulation of T cell signaling threshold and T cell sensitivity to antigens
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a diverse and abundant class of ˜22-nucleotide (nt) endogenous regulatory RNAs that play a variety of roles in animal cells by controlling gene expression at the posttranscriptional level. Increased miR-181a expression in mature T cells is shown to cause a marked increase in T cell activation and augments T cell sensitivity to peptide antigens. Moreover, T cell blasts with higher miR-181a expression become reactive to antagonists. The effects of miR-181a on antigen discrimination are in part achieved by dampening the expression of multiple negative regulators in the T cell receptor (TCR) signaling pathway, including PTPN22 and the dual specificity phosphatases DUSP5 and DUSP6. This results in a reduction in the TCR signaling threshold, thus quantitatively and qualitatively enhancing T cell sensitivity to antigens. |
| US07803780B2 |
Drug for preventing or treating heart diseases comprising CD9 gene
A drug for preventing or treating heart diseases which comprises an expression vector containing CD9 gene as the active ingredient. In the present invention, the term “heart diseases” means diseases causative of heart failure, ischemic heart diseases, cardiomyopathy, hypertensive heart diseases, valvular disease, congenital heart diseases, mayocarditis, arrhythmia and diseases associated with cardiac hypertrophy and/or tachycardia. In the present invention, the expression vector is a viral vector or a non-viral vector. A method for preventing or treating heart diseases which comprises expressing the CD9 gene in the heart. In the present invention, the prevention or the treatment is carried out by a gene therapy of transferring the CD9 gene. In the gene therapy, use is made of a drug comprising an expression vector containing the CD9 gene as the active ingredient. |
| US07803779B2 |
Drugs for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of gastroparesis symptom
The present invention provides a therapeutic and/or preventive agent against gastroparesis symptom which is appropriate for continuous medication and which comprises a compound represented by formula (1): (wherein R1 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group and R2 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient. The erythromycin derivative of the formula (1) has an efficacy of improving gastroparesis and this action of the derivative in improving gastroparesis symptom is not found in ABT-229, a different motilin agonist erythromycin derivative. Further, the compound of the formula (1) is also appropriate for long-term clinical use because of its much weaker antibacterial action than that of erythromycin. Accordingly, the present invention provides a pharmaceutical agent that is safe and exhibits potent therapeutic and/or preventive effect in an effort to improve symptomatic gastroparesis. |
| US07803778B2 |
Glucose transport inhibitors and methods of use
Provided are compounds having an inhibitory effect on sodium-dependent glucose cotransporter SGLT. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions, methods of preparing the compounds, synthetic intermediates, and methods of using the compounds, independently or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for treating diseases and conditions which are affected by SGLT inhibition. |
| US07803776B2 |
Combined use of enzyme inhibitors and of pharmaceutical compositions thereof
Provided are combinations of inhibitors of dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DP IV) and of enzymes having the same substrate specificity (DP IV-analogous enzymatic activity) and inhibitors of alanyl aminopeptidase (aminopeptidase N, APN) and of enzymes having the same substrate specificity (APN-analogous enzymatic activity) and use of the same to obtain a more than additive to superadditive inhibition for the treatment of arteriosclerosis, for the treatment of allergic reactions of the type I according to the Gell and Coombs classification and for the treatment of dermatological diseases with follicular and epidermal hyperkeratoses and an enhanced proliferation of keratinocytes. |
| US07803775B2 |
Protein kinase C peptides for use in withdrawal
A method for managing withdrawal from an addictive substance is described. The method involves administering one or more peptides having specific activity for the ε and/or γ isozyme of protein kinase C (PKC). The peptide(s) can be administered prior to, concurrent with, or subsequent to administration of the addictive substance. Also described is a kit having at least one container containing a peptide having isozyme-specific activity for εPKC or γPKC and instructions for use. |
| US07803774B2 |
Modulators of β-amyloid peptide aggregation
Compounds that modulate natural β amyloid peptide aggregation are provided. The modulators of the invention comprise a peptide, preferably based on a β amyloid peptide, that is comprised entirely of D-amino acids. Preferably, the peptide comprises 3-5 D-amino acid residues and includes at least two D-amino acid residues independently selected from the group consisting of D-leucine, D-phenylalanine and D-valine. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the peptide is a retro-inverso isomer of a β amyloid peptide, preferably a retro-inverso isomer of Aβ17-21. In certain embodiments, the peptide is modified at the amino-terminus, the carboxy-terminus, or both. Preferred amino-terminal modifying groups alkyl groups. Preferred carboxy-terminal modifying groups include an amide group, an acetate group, an alkyl amide group, an aryl amide group or a hydroxy group. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention, and diagnostic and treatment methods for amyloidogenic diseases using the compounds of the invention, are also disclosed. |
| US07803772B2 |
Truncated 24kDa basic fibroblast growth factor
The invention relates to fragments of an amino acid sequence of mature, full length 24 kDa fibroblast growth factor-2 or an analog thereof. The fragments have an activity that inhibits the migration of cultured cells as well as inhibiting angiogenesis, tumor growth, or any other processes that involve the migration of cells in vivo. This fragment does not stimulate the proliferation of cells which is in contrast to activity shown by the mature, full-length 24 kDa fibroblast growth factor-2. The present invention also relates to a DNA molecule encoding the fragment, an expression vector and a transformed host containing the DNA molecule, and a method of producing the protein by culturing the transformed host. Moreover, the present invention relates to a therapeutic composition the 24 kDa fibroblast growth factor fragment and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. |
| US07803771B2 |
Recombinant gelatin particles for cell adhesion
The present invention relates to cell carrier particles prepared from recombinantly produced gelatins comprising at least two outer lysine residues which are separated by at least 25 percent of the total number of amino acids in the recombinant gelatin polypeptide. The invention is also directed at applications in which such cell carriers are used, for example as injectable cell carrier, for tissue augentation or cosmetic surgery or as microcarrier in in vitro cell cultivation. |
| US07803770B2 |
Method of treating osteoporosis comprising administration of PTHrP analog
The present invention provides a storage-stable composition containing a parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP) and methods of using a PTHrP and the PTHrP compositions described herein to treat osteoporosis, to increase bone mass or to increase bone quality. The composition is storage stable, in sterile form, and in general may be stored at room temperature for at least several weeks to allow convenient parenteral administration to human patients. |
| US07803768B2 |
Method for treatment of hyperglycemia in a subject in need thereof
A pharmaceutical for promoting neogenesis or regeneration of pancreatic β cells which produces and secretes insulin and for promoting insulin production in β cells, comprising ghrelin or a derivative thereof as an effective component. |
| US07803766B2 |
Gastrin compositions and formulations, and methods of use and preparation
The present invention concerns six novel variants of alternative splicing of the CD40 receptorThe invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a gastrin compound having an extended activity upon administration to a subject in comparison with native gastrin. Methods are provided of conjugating portions of the amino acid sequence of gastrin having functional ability to bind to the gastrin/CCK receptor, to various carrier moieties, including the use of amino acid spacer regions, and use of bifunctional cross-linking reagents. Methods of treating a diabetes patient with the compositions are provided. |
| US07803762B1 |
Ready-to-use bivalirudin compositions
Ready-to-use bivalirudin compositions, methods of using the ready-to-use bivalirudin compositions, and methods of preparing the ready-to-use bivalirudin compositions. The ready-to-use bivalirudin compositions comprise bivalirudin and one or more stabilizing agents. The one or more stabilizing agents may be buffering agents having a pKa of about 2.5 to about 6.5, pH-adjusting agents, polymers, preservatives, antioxidants, sugars or polyols, or a combination thereof. The ready-to-use bivalirudin compositions may also comprise [9-10]-cycloimido bivalirudin, [11-12]-cycloimido bivalirudin, or a combination thereof. The method of using the ready-to-use bivalirudin compositions comprises administering the ready-to-use compositions to a patient in need thereof. Further, the method of preparing the ready-to-use bivalirudin compositions comprises mixing bivalirudin with one or more stabilizing agents. |
| US07803760B2 |
Methods of inducing ovulation
The present invention relates to methods of inducing ovulation in a female host comprising the administration of a non-polypeptide cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) level modulator to the female host. In another aspect, the invention provides for specific administration of the phosphodiesterase inhibitor prior to the luteal phase of the host's ovulatory cycle. Preferred non-polypeptide cAMP level modulators include phosphodiesterase inhibitors, particularly inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 4 isoforms. |
| US07803757B2 |
Peptides based on the sequence of human lactoferrin and their use
The invention relates to new peptides formed of at least seven subsequent amino acids of the amino acids in position 12-40, counted from the N-terminal end, in the sequence constituting human lactoferrin, and preferably modifications thereof. The invention also relates to medicinal products comprising such peptides, especially intended for treatment and prevention of infections, inflammations and tumours. Furthermore, the invention relates to food stuff, e.g. infant formula food, comprising the above mentioned peptides. |
| US07803756B2 |
Antimicrobial peptides derived from CAP18
The invention provides methods to exert antimicrobial effects in prophylactic or therapeutic treatment of bacterial or fungal infections employing polypeptides that have affinity to microbial and fungal toxins. |
| US07803755B2 |
Molecules for the treatment and prevention of fungal diseases
This disclosure provides a method and a product to treat fungal nail infections and Athlete's foot in a fast and non expensive way. The product contains one or more lytic peptides in water solution. |
| US07803749B2 |
Peptide inhibitors of MKK7 kinase binding to insulin binding proteins
The invention provides cell-permeable peptides that selectively block the branch of the JNK signaling pathway controlled by the islet-brain (IB) proteins. The provided cell-permeable peptides block the binding of intermediate kinases in the c-Jun amino terminal kinase (JNK) signaling pathway, thereby decreasing the downstream effects of c-Jun amino terminal kinase (JNK). |
| US07803748B2 |
Nanoparticles for protein drug delivery
The invention discloses the nanoparticles composed of chitosan, poly-γ-glutamic acid, and at least one bioactive agent characterized with a positive surface charge and their enhanced permeability for paracellular drug delivery. |
| US07803747B2 |
Detergent composition for halogenated dry cleaning solvents
A composition that optimizes the performance and maintenance of halogenated dry cleaning solvents is disclosed. One embodiment of a detergent composition for use with halogenated dry cleaning solvents includes water, a surfactant, a solubilizer, a coupling agent, an acid-accepting stabilizer, and a halogenated solvent. Optionally, the composition can include an oil-based fragrance and/or an optical brightener. When used in a dry cleaning process, the detergent composition replenishes the acid-accepting stabilizer depleted from the dry cleaning solvent and the halogenated solvent suppresses the flash point of the acid-accepting stabilizer. |
| US07803745B2 |
Lubricant composition
A lubricating oil composition of the present invention which contains an ether ashless friction modifier is applicable to a sliding surface having a low friction sliding member, is capable of imparting excellent low friction characteristics thereto and, in particular, is capable of giving a fuel saving effect when applied to an internal combustion engine. |
| US07803743B2 |
Invert emulsion carrier fluid and oil-wetting agent and method of using same
A gravel packing fluid and method for gravel packing a wellbore using a gravel packing fluid comprising an invert emulsion comprising oil as an external phase, clear brine as an internal phase, and a quantity of emulsifier effective to produce a stable invert emulsion, the external phase of the gravel packing fluid further comprising gravel wetting agent. |
| US07803737B2 |
Solid materials for removing arsenic and method thereof
Solid materials have been developed to remove arsenic compounds from aqueous media. The arsenic is removed by passing the aqueous phase through the solid materials which can be in molded, granular, or powder form. The solid materials adsorb the arsenic leaving a purified aqueous stream. The materials are aerogels or xerogels and aerogels or xerogels and solid support structure, e.g., granulated activated carbon (GAC), mixtures. The species-specific adsorption occurs through specific chemical modifications of the solids tailored towards arsenic. |
| US07803735B2 |
Hydroconversion processes employing multi-metallic catalysts and method for making thereof
A catalyst precursor composition and methods for making such catalyst precursor are disclosed. The catalyst precursor comprises at least a metal compound selected from Group VIII, Group IIB, Group IIA, Group IVA and combinations thereof, at least one Group VIB metal, at least one organic, oxygen-containing ligand, and a cellulose-containing material. Catalysts prepared from the sulfidation of such catalyst precursors are used in the hydroprocessing of hydrocarbon feeds. In one embodiment, the sulfidation is carried out by contacting the catalyst precursor with hydrogen and a sulfur containing compound in a “slow” process with the sulfidation taking place over a few days up to two weeks, e.g., for at least over 96 hours. In another embodiment, the sulfidation is in a “quick” process with the sulfidation taking place in less than 72 hours. The catalyst prepared from the slow sulfidation process gives a 700° F.+ conversion rate of at least 25% higher than the 700° F.+ conversion rate of a catalyst prepared from a quick sulfidation process. |
| US07803733B2 |
Aluminum nitride sintered body and semiconductor manufacturing apparatus member
The aluminum nitride sintered body includes at least europium, aluminum, and oxygen. It was found that a grain boundary phase having a peak having a X-ray diffraction profile substantially the same as that of an Sr3Al2O6 phase could be three-dimensionally continued in the aluminum nitride sintered body to realize a lower resistance without damaging various properties unique to aluminum nitride. |
| US07803731B2 |
Fire resistant glass fiber
A glass fiber composition comprises about 52-65 weight % SiO2; less than or equal to 4 weight % Al2O3; about 7-16 weight % Fe2O3; greater than 6 weight % and less than or equal to about 14 weight % R2O; about 6-25 weight % CaO; less than or equal to 10 weight % MgO; and about 10-25 weight % RO; wherein R2O represents alkali metal oxides and RO represents alkaline earth metal oxides. Preferably, the glass fiber composition has a liquidus temperature of less than 2350° F.; and a viscosity at a liquidus temperature of the glass fiber composition of greater than 500 poise; and fire resistant glass fiber formed from the glass fiber composition has a biodissolution rate of greater than 50 ng/cm2/hr. |
| US07803728B2 |
Fibers made from copolymers of ethylene/α-olefins
A fiber is obtainable from or comprises an ethylene/α-olefin interpolymer characterized by an elastic recovery, Re, in percent at 300 percent strain and 1 cycle and a density, d, in grams/cubic centimeter, wherein the elastic recovery and the density satisfy the following relationship: Re>1481−1629(d). Such interpolymer can also be characterized by other properties. The fibers made therefrom have a relatively high elastic recovery and a relatively low coefficient of friction. The fibers can be cross-linked, if desired. Woven or non-woven fabrics can be made from such fibers. |
| US07803725B2 |
Carrier membrane, coated membrane composite, and method
A pliable reinforcement carrier membrane for use in a coated membrane composite includes a pliable non-woven fibrous mat of entangled polymeric fibers and a hydrophobic binder. The membrane is made so that a first surface of the mat has portions of a portion of the polymeric fibers of the mat protruding therefrom in extent and in sufficient amounts to give the first surface of the mat a fuzzy characteristic to facilitate adhesion of a coating material and a second surface of the fibrous mat has a generally smooth, non-fuzzy surface. A pliable waterproof composite, including the membrane, has a bottom surface formed by a filled asphalt, modified bitumen, or non-asphaltic polymeric coating that overlies and is adhered to the first surface of the mat to provide a barrier against liquid water transmission through the composite and a top surface formed by the second surface of the mat. |
| US07803722B2 |
Methods for forming a dielectric layer within trenches
A method for forming a semiconductor structure includes reacting a silicon precursor and an atomic oxygen or nitrogen precursor at a processing temperature of about 150° C. or less to form a silicon oxide or silicon-nitrogen containing layer over a substrate. The silicon oxide or silicon-nitrogen containing layer is ultra-violet (UV) cured within an oxygen-containing environment. |
| US07803721B2 |
Semiconductor device and method of manufacturing same
A semiconductor device includes a deposited-type insulating film disposed on a substrate; a coating-type insulating film disposed on a surface of the deposited-type insulating film and having a film density which is lower than a film density of the deposited-type insulating film; and an intermediate insulating film disposed between the deposited-type insulating film and the coating-type insulating film and having a film density which is intermediate between the film density of the deposited-type insulating film and the film density of the coating-type insulating film. |
| US07803720B2 |
Coating process and equipment for reduced resist consumption
A coating system and method of coating semiconductor wafers is disclosed that is able to maintain a wet condition on the outer portion of the semiconductor wafer to provide ease of spreading for a photo-resist or anti-reflective coating (ARC) that is being dispensed. The system can include a plurality of nozzles on a movable arm. A first nozzle dispenses a pre-wet solvent onto the semiconductor wafer. A second nozzle then dispenses the photo-resist or ARC coating onto the semiconductor wafer. A third nozzle dispenses additional pre-wet solvent onto the outer edge of the semiconductor wafer as the photo-resist or ARC coating is being dispensed. The nozzles dispense solutions onto the semiconductor wafer as it rotates. The system produces semiconductor wafers with few coating defects and uses less photo-resist or ARC coating. |
| US07803719B2 |
Semiconductor device including a coupled dielectric layer and metal layer, method of fabrication thereof, and passivating coupling material comprising multiple organic components for use in a semiconductor device
A material for passivating a dielectric layer in a semiconductor device has a molecular structure permitting or at least promoting liquid phase metal deposition thereon in a subsequent process step. The contemplated material may be constituted by multiple organic components. A semiconductor device including a layer of the passivating coupling material, and a method of manufacturing such a semiconductor device are also contemplated. |
| US07803717B2 |
Growth and integration of epitaxial gallium nitride films with silicon-based devices
Epitaxial gallium nitride is grown on a silicon substrate while reducing or suppressing the formation of a buffer layer. The gallium nitride may be grown directly on the silicon substrate, for example using domain epitaxy. Alternatively, less than one complete monolayer of silicon nitride may be formed between the silicon and the gallium nitride. Subsequent to formation of the gallium nitride, an interfacial layer of silicon nitride may be formed between the silicon and the gallium nitride. |
| US07803716B2 |
Fabrication method of semiconductor device
Provided is a fabrication method of a semiconductor device having an improved production yield.An insulating film for forming sidewall insulating films of a gate electrode is deposited on the main surface of a semiconductor wafer and then, subjected to the treatment for equalizing the film thickness distribution. In this treatment, the semiconductor wafer is fixed onto a spin stage of an etching apparatus and rotated; and an etchant is supplied from an etchant nozzle to the main surface of the rotating semiconductor wafer while moving thereabove the etchant nozzle from the peripheral side to the central side on the main surface of the semiconductor wafer. The moving speed of the etchant nozzle is controlled, depending on the thickness distribution of the insulating film and is made lower in a region where a change rate of the thickness of the insulating film in a radial direction of the semiconductor wafer is large than in a region where the change rate is small. |
| US07803710B2 |
Method for fabricating semiconductor device capable of decreasing critical dimension in peripheral region
A method for fabricating a semiconductor device where a critical dimension in a peripheral region is decreased. The method includes the steps of: forming a silicon nitride layer on a substrate including a cell region and a peripheral region; forming a silicon oxynitride layer on the silicon nitride layer; forming a line-type photoresist pattern on the silicon oxynitride layer such that the photoresist pattern in the cell region has a width larger than that of a final pattern structure and the photoresist pattern in the peripheral region has a width that reduces an incidence of pattern collapse; etching the silicon oxynitride layer and the silicon nitride layer until widths of a remaining silicon oxynitride layer and a remaining silicon nitride layer are smaller than the width of the photoresist pattern used as an etch mask through suppressing generation of polymers; and over-etching the remaining silicon nitride layer. |
| US07803709B2 |
Method of fabricating pattern in semiconductor device using spacer
A method of fabricating patterns of a semiconductor device includes the steps of forming first sacrificial layer patterns over a pattern target layer; forming first spacers on sidewalls of the first sacrificial layer patterns; forming a second sacrificial layer pattern over the first sacrificial layer patterns and the first spacers such that at least one of the first spacers is exposed by the second sacrificial layer pattern; forming a dual spacer by forming a second spacer on the exposed first spacer; removing the second sacrificial layer pattern and the first sacrificial layer patterns; and forming a first pattern having a first pitch defined by the first spacers and a second pattern having a second pitch defined by the dual spacer by etching an exposed portion of the pattern target layer using the first spacers and the dual spacer as etching masks. |
| US07803701B2 |
Method for fabricating a semiconductor device
A method for fabricating the semiconductor device comprises providing a semiconductor substrate having a device region and a testkey region. A first trench is formed in the device region and a second trench is formed in the testkey region. A conductive layer with a first etching selectivity is formed in the first and second trenches. A first implantation process is performed in a first direction to form a first doped region with a first impurity and an undoped region in the conductive layer simultaneously and respectively in the device region and in the testkey region. A second implantation process is performed in the second trench to form a second doped region with a second impurity in the conductive layer, wherein the conductive layer in the second trench has a second etching selectivity higher than the first etching selectivity. |
| US07803697B2 |
Highly integrated semiconductor device and method of fabricating the same
A method of fabricating a semiconductor device includes sequentially forming a first pattern and a second pattern on a substrate, the second pattern being a non-single-crystalline semiconductor stacked on the first pattern, wherein a portion of the substrate is exposed adjacent to the first and second patterns, forming a non-single-crystalline semiconductor layer on the substrate, the semiconductor layer contacting the second pattern and the exposed portion of the substrate, and, using the substrate as a seed layer, changing the crystalline state of the semiconductor layer to be single-crystalline and changing the crystalline state of the second pattern to be single-crystalline. |
| US07803692B2 |
Manufacturing method of semiconductor device having self-aligned contact
A method of manufacturing semiconductor devices having self-aligned contacts is provided. Multiple isolation structures are formed on the substrate to define an active area. Multiple gate structures are formed on the substrate. Multiple doped areas are formed in the substrate beside each gate structure. Multiple first spacers are formed on the sidewalls of each of the gate structure. Multiple second spacers are formed on the sidewalls of each of the isolation structure. A dielectric layer is formed on the substrate. Then, a self-aligned process is performed to form multiple contact openings in the dielectric layer between the gate structures. The conductive material is filled in the contact openings. |
| US07803691B2 |
Nonvolatile memory device and method for fabricating the same
A nonvolatile memory device includes a control gate formed along a first direction over a substrate, an active region formed over the substrate, the active region being defined along a second direction crossing the control gate and including a fin type protruding portion having rounded top corners at a region where the control gate and the active region overlap, a floating gate formed over a surface of the protruding portion of the active region below the control gate and formed to a substantially uniform thickness along the surface profile of the protruding portion of the active region, a tunneling insulation layer formed between the floating gate and the active region, and a dielectric layer formed between the floating gate and the control gate. |
| US07803684B2 |
Method of fabricating semiconductor device having a junction extended by a selective epitaxial growth (SEG) layer
In a semiconductor device, and a method of fabricating the same, the semiconductor device includes a protrusion extending from a substrate and a selective epitaxial growth (SEG) layer surrounding an upper portion of the protrusion, the SEG layer exposing sidewalls of a channel region of the protrusion. |
| US07803682B2 |
Semiconductor memory device and method for manufacturing same
A semiconductor memory device includes a plurality of memory transistors. Each of the memory transistors has: a floating gate electrode; an interelectrode insulating film; and a control gate electrode. The floating gate electrode includes, in a cross section taken along a bit line direction, a first conductive film, first sidewall insulating films opposed to each other across the first conductive film, and a second conductive film provided on the first sidewall insulating films and the first conductive film. The interelectrode insulating film is provided on the second conductive film. The control gate electrode includes a third conductive film provided on the interelectrode insulating film and a fourth conductive film provided on the third conductive film. |
| US07803680B2 |
Self-aligned patterning method by using non-conformal film and etch back for flash memory and other semiconductor applications
A method for fabricating a memory device with a self-aligned trap layer which is optimized for scaling is disclosed. In the present invention, a non-conformal oxide is deposited over the charge trapping layer to form a thick oxide on top of the core source/drain region and a pinch off and a void at the top of the STI trench. An etch is performed on the pinch-off oxide and the thin oxide on the trapping layer on the STI oxide. The trapping layer is then partially etched between the core cells. A dip-off of the oxide on the trapping layer is performed. And a top oxide is formed. The top oxide converts the remaining trap layer to oxide and thus isolate the trap layer. |
| US07803678B2 |
Method of forming a structure over a semiconductor substrate
The invention includes a method of forming a structure over a semiconductor substrate. A silicon dioxide containing layer is formed across at least some of the substrate. Nitrogen is formed within the silicon dioxide containing layer. Substantially all of the nitrogen within the silicon dioxide is at least 10Å above the substrate. After the nitrogen is formed within the silicon dioxide layer, conductively doped silicon is formed on the silicon dioxide layer. |
| US07803677B2 |
Manufacturing method of semiconductor device
A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, particularly a vertical transistor, including forming a contact hole and forming a pillar using an epitaxial growth process. |
| US07803673B2 |
Method of manufacturing a thin film transistor substrate
A method of manufacturing a thin film transistor (“TFT”) substrate includes forming a gate insulating film and an active layer on a substrate, forming a data metal layer including a first, second, and third metal layers on the active layer, forming a first photoresist pattern on the data metal layer, dry-etching the third metal layer by using the first photoresist pattern, simultaneously dry-etching the second and first metal layers by using the first photoresist pattern, dry-etching the active layer by using the first photoresist pattern, etching the first photoresist pattern to form a second photoresist pattern by which the channel region is removed and forming a source electrode and a drain electrode by dry-etching the channel region of the data metal layer by using the second photoresist pattern. |
| US07803671B2 |
Method of manufacturing a display substrate
A method of manufacturing a display substrate comprises forming a thin-film transistor (TFT) on a silicon wafer, transferring the TFT from the silicon wafer onto a base substrate using a stamp unit and forming a pixel electrode electrically connected to the TFT. |
| US07803670B2 |
Twisted dual-substrate orientation (DSO) substrates
A semiconductor process and apparatus provide a dual or hybrid substrate by forming a second semiconductor layer (214) that is isolated from, and crystallographically rotated with respect to, an underlying first semiconductor layer (212) by a buried insulator layer (213); forming an STI region (218) in the second semiconductor layer (214) and buried insulator layer (213); exposing the first semiconductor layer (212) in a first area (219) of a STI region (218); epitaxially growing a first epitaxial semiconductor layer (220) from the exposed first semiconductor layer (212); and selectively etching the first epitaxial semiconductor layer (220) and the second semiconductor layer (214) to form CMOS FinFET channel regions (e.g., 223) and planar channel regions (e.g., 224) from the first epitaxial semiconductor layer (220) and the second semiconductor layer (214). |
| US07803669B2 |
Organic thin-film transistor substrate and fabrication method therefor
An organic thin film transistor substrate includes a gate line formed on a substrate, a data line intersecting the gate line and defining a subpixel area, an organic thin film transistor including a gate electrode connected to the gate line, a source electrode connected to the data line, a drain electrode facing the source electrode, and an organic semiconductor layer forming a channel between the source and drain electrodes, a passivation layer parallel with the gate line, for covering the organic semiconductor layer and peripheral regions of the organic semiconductor layer, and a bank insulating layer for determining the position of the organic semiconductor layer and the passivation layer. |
| US07803668B2 |
Transistor and fabrication process
Process for fabricating a transistor, in which an electron-sensitive resist layer lying between at least two semiconductor fingers is formed and said resist lying between at least two wires is converted into a dielectric. For example, in one embodiment of the present disclosure an integrated circuit includes a transistor having an insulating substrate including, for example, based on silicon oxide. Transistor also includes a conducting gate region comprising, for example, TiN or polysilicon, formed on a localized zone of the upper surface of the substrate, and an isolating region, comprising, for example, silicon oxide and surrounding the conducting region. The conducting region is also bounded in the direction normal to the plane of the drawing. |
| US07803667B2 |
Manufacturing process for a quad flat non-leaded chip package structure
A manufacturing process for a Quad Flat Non-leaded (QFN) chip package structure is provided. First, a conductive layer having recesses and a patterned solder resist layer on the conductive layer are provided, wherein the patterned solder resist layer covers the recesses of the conductive layer. A part of the conductive layer uncovered by the patterned solder resist layer is removed so as to form a patterned conductive layer. Chips are bonded onto the patterned conductive layer such that the patterned solder resist layer and the chips are at the same side of the patterned conductive layer. The chips are electrically connected to the patterned conductive layer by bonding wires, wherein the chips and the bonding wires are at the same side of the patterned conductive layer. At least one molding compound is formed and the molding compound and the patterned conductive layer are separated. |
| US07803664B2 |
Apparatus and methods for cooling semiconductor integrated circuit package structures
The present invention relates generally to apparatus and methods for cooling semiconductor integrated circuit (IC) chip package structures. More specifically, the present invention relates to apparatus and methods for thermally coupling semiconductor chips to a heat conducting device (e.g., copper thermal hat or lid) using a compliant thermally conductive material (e.g., thermal paste), wherein a thermal interface is designed to prevent/inhibit the formation of voids in the compliant thermally conductive material due to the flow of such material in and out from between the chips and the heat conducting device due to thermal cycling. |
| US07803662B2 |
Warpage control using a package carrier assembly
A method for curing an encapsulant that surrounds a plurality of integrated circuits on a strip that forms a strip assembly is provided. The strip assembly is composed of units for packaging and the units each have edges defining a perimeter of the unit. The strip assembly is placed on a shelf. Pressure from deformable material or springs is applied to the strip assembly in regions of the strip. The regions are located at one of a group of locations consisting of along unit edges and centered between unit edges. Heat of sufficient temperature is applied for a sufficient duration to cure the encapsulant. The step of applying pressure continues during the application of heat for curing. |
| US07803658B2 |
Semiconductor device
The method of manufacture includes preparing a wiring board which has a front surface and an opposing rear surface, a plurality of conductive portions which are formed on the front and rear surfaces of the core material thereof, respectively, forming a first resist film and a second resist film on the front surface and rear surface of the core material, respectively, such that the conductive portions are exposed therefrom; mounting the semiconductor chip to the main surface side of the wiring board via adhesive material; electrically connecting the pads provided on the semiconductor chip, with the first conductive portions of the wiring board via bonding wires, respectively; and sealing the semiconductor chip and the bonding wires. |
| US07803657B2 |
Method of manufacturing a variable resistance structure and method of manufacturing a phase-change memory device using the same
In methods of manufacturing a variable resistance structure and a phase-change memory device, after forming a first insulation layer on a substrate having a contact region, a contact hole exposing the contact region is formed through the first insulation layer. After forming a first conductive layer on the first insulation layer to fill up the contact hole, a first protection layer pattern is formed on the first conductive layer. The first conductive layer is partially etched to form a contact and to form a pad on the contact. A second protection layer is formed on the first protection layer pattern, and then an opening exposing the pad is formed through the second protection layer and the first protection layer pattern. After formation of a first electrode, a phase-change material layer pattern and a second electrode are formed on the first electrode and the second protection layer. |
| US07803656B2 |
Method of depositing chalcogenide film for phase-change memory
Provided is a method of depositing a chalcogenide film for phase-change memory. When the chalcogenide film for phase-change memory is deposited through a method using plasma such as plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) or plasma enhanced atomic layer deposition (PEALD), a plasma reaction gas including He is used such that the crystallinity of the chalcogenide film is adjusted and the grain size and morphology of the deposited film are adjusted. |
| US07803655B2 |
Method to manufacture a phase change memory
Briefly, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention, a method to manufacture a phase change memory is provided. The method may include forming a first electrode contacting the sidewall surface and the bottom surface of the phase change material. The method may further include forming a second electrode contacting the top surface of the phase change material. |
| US07803654B2 |
Variable resistance non-volatile memory cells and methods of fabricating same
Methods of fabricating integrated circuit memory cells and integrated circuit memory cells are disclosed. Formation of an integrated circuit memory cell include forming a first electrode on a substrate. An insulation layer is formed on the substrate with an opening that exposes at least a portion of a first electrode. An amorphous variable resistivity material is formed on the first electrode and extends away from the first electrode along sidewalls of the opening. A crystalline variable resistivity material is formed in the opening on the amorphous variable resistivity material. A second electrode is formed on the crystalline variable resistivity material. |
| US07803643B2 |
Method of forming a high voltage sense element
In one embodiment, a method of forming a high voltage element includes forming a sense element overlying at least a portion of a semiconductor substrate, and also includes operably coupling a first circuit to use a sense signal formed by the sense element for one of detecting a line under-voltage condition, detecting a line over-voltage condition, determining input power, limiting input power, power limiting, controlling standby operation, a line feed-forward function for current mode ramp compensation, regulating an output voltage, or detecting an energy transfer state of an energy storage element. |
| US07803642B2 |
Evaluation method of semiconductor device
A technology for analyzing and evaluating of a change of impurity content distribution at the heat treatment of electrodeposited copper film. There is provided a method of evaluating a semiconductor device, comprising providing an electrodeposited copper film formed while causing the deposition current to transit between the first state of current density and the second state of current density so as to attain a desired impurity content distribution and carrying out analysis and evaluation of any impurity diffusion from a change of impurity content distribution in the electrodeposited copper film between before and after heat treatment. |
| US07803640B2 |
Semiconductor device and semiconductor product
The embodiments discussed herein reduce, in a semiconductor device having a ferroelectric capacitor, the film thickness of an interlayer insulation film covering the ferroelectric capacitor without degrading yield, and reduce the invasion of water into the ferroelectric capacitor. A semiconductor device includes a first interlayer insulation film formed on a substrate, a ferroelectric capacitor formed on the first interlayer insulation film, a second interlayer insulation film formed on the first interlayer insulation film so as to cover the ferroelectric capacitor, and a hydrogen barrier film formed on the second interlayer insulation film, the ferroelectric capacitor is formed of a lower electrode, a ferroelectric film formed on the lower electrode, an upper electrode formed on the ferroelectric film in contact therewith, and a polish-resistant film formed on the upper electrode, wherein the second interlayer insulation film covers the polish-resistant film with a film thickness of 50-100 nm. |
| US07803639B2 |
Method of forming vertical contacts in integrated circuits
A method of forming vertical contacts in an integrated circuit that couple one or more metal lines in a given metallization level to first and second features occupying different levels in the integrated circuit comprises various processing steps. A first etch stop layer is formed overlying at least of portion of the first feature while a second etch stop layer is formed overlying at least a portion of the second feature. An ILD layer is formed overlying the first and second etch stop layers. A photolithographic mask is formed overlying the ILD layer. The photolithographic mask defines a first opening over the first feature and a second opening over the second feature. A first etch process etches a first hole in the ILD layer through the first opening in the photolithographic mask that lands on the first etch stop layer and etches a second hole in the ILD layer through the second opening that lands on the second etch stop layer. Subsequently, a second etch process further etches the first hole so that it lands on the first feature. |
| US07803636B2 |
Devices for analyte assays with built-in result reporting using recognizable symbols
The present invention provides devices, methods and kits for detecting the presence of an analyte in a liquid sample. The invention provides devices having a positive control area covered with an opaque, movable material, such as an ink, dye, or other material, that is moved on the device by the flow of liquid sample, thereby exposing the positive control area underneath. Using the interaction of colored signals from the positive control area and the analyte binding area, a recognizable symbol is revealed on the device that correlates with the test results, and appears as the test is conducted. |
| US07803634B2 |
Fluorescent nanoscopy method
An analysis of an object dyed with fluorescent coloring agents carried out with the aid of a fluorescent microscope which is modified for improved resolving power and called a nanoscope. The method is carried out with a microscope having an optical system for visualizing and projecting a sample image to a video camera which records and digitizes images of individual fluorescence molecules and nanoparticles at a low noise, a computer for recording and processing images, a sample holder arranged in front of an object lens, a fluorescent radiation exciting source and a set of replaceable suppression filters for separating the sample fluorescent light. Separately fluorescing visible molecules and nanoparticles are periodically formed in different object parts, the laser produces the oscillation thereof which is sufficient for recording the non-overlapping images of the molecules and nanoparticles and for decoloring already recorded fluorescent molecules, wherein tens of thousands of pictures of recorded individual molecule and nanoparticle images, in the form of stains having a diameter on the order of a fluorescent light wavelength multiplied by a microscope amplification, are processed by a computer for searching the coordinates of the stain centers and building the object image according to millions of calculated stain center co-ordinates corresponding to the co-ordinates of the individual fluorescent molecules and nanoparticles. With this invention it is possible to obtain a two-dimensional and a three-dimensional image with a resolving power better than 20 nm and to record a color image by dyeing proteins, nucleic acids and lipids with different coloring agents. |
| US07803627B2 |
Process for evaluating quality of coke and bitumen of refinery feedstocks
Process for evaluating the coke and/or bitumen yield and quality of a plurality of refinery feedstocks, by (i) providing a plurality of refinery feedstocks, (ii) placing a sample of each of the plurality of refinery feedstocks on a heating device, (iii) heating each sample under vacuum to a temperature in the range 300° C. to 420° C. using the respective heating device while measuring the weight loss of the sample, and then (iv) (a) measuring the bitumen quality of the vacuum residues formed, and/or (b)(i) heating the vacuum residues to a temperature in the range 450° C. to 600° C. using the heating device, while measuring the weight loss of the sample, and then (ii) measuring the coke quality of the products formed. |
| US07803624B2 |
Automated cytological sample classification
An automated method for classifying a cytological sample is provided. The method comprises interrogating the sample with one or more wavelengths of light to obtain a result, and then attaching one or more designators to the sample based on whether the result meets a given criterion. The method allows for rapid feedback on the characteristics of the sample, permitting automated designation of the sample as positive for a given characteristic, and allowing for immediate remedial actions if the sample fails to meet the criterion. |
| US07803623B2 |
Zymomonas with improved ethanol production in medium containing concentrated sugars and acetate
Through screening of a Zymomonas mutant library the himA gene was found to be involved in the inhibitory effect of acetate on Zymomonas performance. Xylose-utilizing Zymomonas further engineered to reduce activity of the himA gene were found to have increased ethanol production in comparison to a parental strain, when cultured in medium comprising xylose and acetate. |
| US07803620B2 |
Pufa polyketide synthase systems and uses thereof
Disclosed are the complete polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) polyketide synthase (PKS) systems from the bacterial microorganisms Shewanella japonica and Shewanella olleyana, and biologically active fragments and homologues thereof. More particularly, this invention relates to nucleic acids encoding such PUFA PKS systems, to proteins and domains thereof that comprise such PUFA PKS systems, to genetically modified organisms (plants and microorganisms) comprising such PUFA PKS systems, and to methods of making and using the PUFA PKS systems disclosed herein. This invention also relates to genetically modified plants and microorganisms and methods to efficiently produce lipids enriched in various polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) as well as other bioactive molecules by manipulation of a PUFA polyketide synthase (PKS) system. |
| US07803617B2 |
Conditional gene vectors regulated in cis
The present invention is directed to a conditional gene vector system and to a host cell, which has been transfected with such a vector system. The present invention is further directed to a combined preparation comprising the vector system of the invention and an interfering agent. Furthermore, a pharmaceutical composition and its use in the treatment of hemophilia, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, genetic immunodeficiency, and graft versus host disease is provided. |
| US07803611B2 |
RNAi expression constructs
The present invention provides compositions and methods suitable for expressing 1-x RNAi agents against a gene or genes in cells, tissues or organs of interest in vitro and in vivo so as to treat diseases or disorders. |
| US07803605B2 |
Breeding method for yeast, yeast and a production method for glycoprotein or beta-glucan
A method for breeding yeast having thermotolerance or recovering growth activity and a method for breeding yeast which produces beta-glucan efficiently as well as an yeast obtained by such methods for breeding are presented by a method for breeding yeast having thermotolerance or recovering growth activity including a step for controlling proofreading function of DNA polymerase in a loss-of-function mutant of yeast (for example, a step for including mutant pol3 gene or mutant cdc6− gene in a gene-disruptant. |
| US07803603B2 |
Nematode ATP synthase subunit E polypeptide
Nucleic acid molecules from nematodes encoding ATP synthase subunit E polypeptides are described. ATP synthase subunit E-like polypeptide sequences are also provided, as are vectors, host cells, and recombinant methods for production of ATP synthase subunit E-like nucleotides and polypeptides. Also described are screening methods for identifying inhibitors and/or activators, as well as methods for antibody production. |
| US07803602B2 |
Method for overexpression of zwitterionic polysaccharides
The present invention is directed to methods for producing and selecting new mutant strains of B. fragilis that constitutively express a particular capsular polysaccharide or only selected capsular polysaccharides; compositions directed to the new mutant strains of B. fragilis that constitutively express a particular capsular polysaccharide or only selected capsular polysaccharides; improved methods for purification of individual capsular polysaccharides; and compositions directed to new res02 and inv19 genes and their gene products. Significantly, the present invention provides methods and compositions for overexpressing and purifying immunomodulatory capsular polysaccharide A (PSA) in high yield. |
| US07803596B2 |
Enzyme derived from thermophilic organisms that functions as a chromosomal replicase, and preparation and uses thereof
A DNA Polymerase has been identified in a thermophile that functions as a chromosomal replicase. The specific enzyme is a holoenzyme III that has been identified in Thermus thermophilus, and corresponds to Polymerase III in E. coli. The genes and the polypeptides corresponding to T.th. γ, τ, ε, α and β subunits that they encode are disclosed, as are probes, vectors, methods of preparation and the methods of use. The enzymes of the present invention and their components are particularly well suited for use in procedures for the preparation of DNA, such as PCR, because of the speed and accuracy that they are able to achieve. |
| US07803587B2 |
Method for developing culture medium using genome information and in silico analysis
A method for developing a culture medium using genome information and in silico analysis. In one implementation, the method involves developing a minimal synthetic medium, including the steps of constructing a metabolic network using genome information of prokaryotic cell or eukaryotic cell, selecting components of the minimal synthetic medium removing any one among external metabolites from the constructed metabolic network and conducting metabolic flux analysis using in silico simulation, and determining a final culture medium by actual culture. |
| US07803586B2 |
Chemical Process
Enzymatic and chemical processes for the preparation of certain of 3-phenyl-2-arylalkylthiopropionic acid derivatives which have utility in treating clinical conditions including lipid disorders (dyslipidemias) whether or not associated with insulin resistance and other manifestations of the metabolic syndrome are described and also certain novel intermediates used in these processes. |
| US07803583B2 |
Measuring degree of polymerisation for meningococcal capsular saccharides that contain sialic acid
The degree of polymerisation (DP) is an important parameter for analysis of saccharide antigens, particularly in glycoconjugates. The invention provides methods that can be used to measure DP for capsular saccharides, particularly for meningococcal saccharides e.g. from serogroups W135 and Y. A preferred method is based on reduction of terminal sialic acid residues on saccharides, with DP then being calculated by comparing the molar ratio of total sialic acid to reduced sialic acid. |
| US07803582B2 |
Recombinant vector and use in gene therapy
A recombinant vector for delivering A3G genes into human cells comprising (i) a gene expression block including an A3G gene selected from a wild type A3G gene represented by SEQ ID NO: 1 and a mutant A3G gene and (ii) a group of elements from a modified lentiviral vector including lentiviral regions of packaging signal (ψ, psi), LTRs, RRE, and PBS; wherein said A3G gene is operably linked to the packaging signal (ψ, psi), LTRs, RRE, and PBS. |
| US07803578B2 |
Heat-resistant nitrile hydratase
The present invention provides: a protein having an improved nitrile hydratase activity, whereby heat resistance has been improved when compared with a wild-type nitrile hydratase activity, wherein the amino acid sequence of a nitrile hydratase is modified; a gene DNA encoding the above protein; a recombinant vector having the above gene DNA; a transformant or transductant having the above recombinant vector; a nitrile hydratase collected from a culture of the above transformant or transductant, and a production method thereof; and a method for producing an amide compound. |
| US07803575B2 |
Heat-stable carbonic anhydrases and their use
The present invention relates to use of heat-stable carbonic anhydrase in CO2 extraction, e.g., from flue gas, natural gas or biogas. Furthermore, the invention relates to isolated polypeptides having carbonic anhydrase activity at elevated temperatures and isolated polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides. |
| US07803573B2 |
Method for increasing light emission from a chemiluminescent reaction
Method for increasing the emission of light from a chemiluminescent reaction including luminol, a peroxidase enzyme, an oxidant and a mediator of electrons through the use of a hypernucleophilic acylation catalyst belonging to the class of 4-aminopyridines. It is also described the use in diagnostic assays of chemiluminescent substrates containing said catalysts. |
| US07803570B2 |
Method for determining the concentration of thrombin inhibitors
The invention relates to a method for determining the concentration of thrombin inhibitors in a non-turbid body liquid or a non-turbid extract from a body liquid. It comprises the following steps. The body liquid is taken from a living body, and the body liquid is subjected to a separation from the turbid matter, if necessary. To the non-turbid body liquid thus obtained are added a coagulation-inhibiting substance not interfering in the transformation prothrombin/active meizothrombin or Mtdesfg1, resp., a chromogenic or fluorogenic substrate not dissociable by active meizothrombin or Mtdesfg1, resp., and a substance dissociating prothrombin into meizothrombin or Mtdesfg1, resp., and as an option prothrombin. The thus obtained solution or mixture, resp., is subjected to a wavelength-selective light absorption or light emission measurement as a function of the time. From the reduction of the light absorption or light emission per time unit is determined the amount of the thrombin inhibitor included in the body liquid by comparison to previously determined standard curves. |
| US07803569B2 |
Marburg I mutant of factor VII activating protease (FSAP) as risk factor for arterial thrombosis and methods of detecting FSAP and FSAP mutations
An arterial thrombosis risk factor comprising one or more of the identified mutants of coagulation factor VII activating protease (FSAP) is described. In addition, diagnostic determination methods for detecting these mutants which are identified as risk factors are described. |
| US07803565B1 |
Use of lymphocytes to measure anthrax lethal toxin activity
It is disclosed herein that isolated lymphocytes, such as human B-cells and CD4+ T-cell can be used to determine an amount of lymphocyte-associated anthrax lethal toxin activity present. Methods of using isolated lymphocytes to identify anthrax therapeutic agents and to determine the efficacy of a potential anthrax therapeutic are disclosed. Methods are also provided for diagnosing and treating anthrax infections. |
| US07803564B2 |
EGF-like nucleic acids and polypeptides and uses thereof
The invention provides isolated nucleic acid molecules, designated ELVIS-1, ELVIS-2, and ELVIS-3 (for Epidermal Growth Factor-Like Variant In Skin-1,2, and 3). ELVIS nucleic acid molecules encode wholly secreted and transmembrane proteins with homology to EGF and TGF-α. The invention still further provides isolated polypeptides, fusion polypeptides, antigenic peptides and antibodies. Diagnostic, screening and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided. The nucleic acids and polypeptides of the present invention are useful as modulating agents in regulating a variety of cellular processes. |
| US07803562B2 |
Method for screening human intestinal Npt2B modulatory agents
A novel human sodium phosphate cotransporter expressed on the apical surface of intestinal epithelial cells (huNpt2B) and polypeptides related thereto, as well as nucleic acid compositions encoding the same, are provided. The subject polypeptides and nucleic acid compositions find use in a variety of applications, including research, diagnostic, and therapeutic agent screening applications. Also provided are methods of inhibiting Npt2B activity in a host and methods of treating disease conditions associated with Npt2B activity. |
| US07803560B2 |
Methods of screening for antagonists of mammalian monocyte chemoattractant protein receptors
Novel human chemokine receptors, MCP-1RA and MCP-1RB, and processes for producing them are disclosed. The receptors, which are alternately spliced versions of MCP-1 receptor protein may be used in an assay to identify antagonists of MCP-1 which are therapeutically useful in the treatment of atherosclerosis and other diseases characterized by monocytic infiltrates. |
| US07803557B2 |
Methods for identification of eicosapentaenoic acid analogs using anti-inflammatory receptors
The present invention is directed to methods for the identification and uses of a receptors that interact with anti-inflammatory compounds derived from eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). The receptors are of the G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) family, and are useful to screen candidate substances for anti-inflammatory activity, especially substances that are analogs of EPA. Such analogs are termed “resolvins”; and are typically di- and tri-hydroxy EPA analogs. One analog herein denoted Resolvin E1 was identified in humans and prepared by total synthesis. In nanomolar range Resolvin E1 reduces dermal inflammation, peritonitis, dendritic cells (DCs) migration and IL-12 production. Also described herein is a receptor denoted Reso ER1 that interacts with Resolvin E1 to attenuate cytokine induced activation of inflammatory pathways mediated by transcription factor (NF)-kB. Treatment of DCs with small-interfering RNA specific for ResoE1 eliminated the ligand's ability to regulate IL-12. Assays of anti-inflammatory activity based on these discoveries are also described. |
| US07803556B2 |
Plant PR-5 proteins as mammalian therapeutic agents
The Proteins of the PR-5 family having a lectin-like β barrel domain control apoptosis in yeast through receptor binding. Receptors that specifically bind to PR-5 proteins having a lectin-like β barrel domain have been found to be homologous to mammalian adiponectin receptors, and such PR-5 proteins can act as functional homologues of adiponectin and control adiponectin response in mammals. PR-5 proteins having a lectin-like β barrel domain, for example osmotin, can be used in the treatment of conditions in mammals which are the result of activation or inhibition of adiponectin receptor-mediated metaboloic pathways. PR-5 proteins having a lectin-like β barrel domain, nucleic acids encoding such proteins, and receptors that specifically bind such proteins, can also be used in screening and rational design of new therapeutic agents for use in mammals. |
| US07803555B2 |
Methods and compositions for use in the treatment of filovirus mediated disease conditions
Methods and compositions are provided for at least slowing the progression of a filovirus mediated disease condition in a host. In the subject methods, an effective amount of an agent that at least reduces the amount of folate receptor mediated filovirus cell entry is administered to the host. The subject methods find use in both the prevention and treatment of filovirus associated disease conditions, including Marburg and Ebola-Zaire virus mediated disease conditions. |
| US07803552B2 |
Biomarkers for predicting prostate cancer progression
The present invention relates to the identification and use of gene expression profiles with clinical relevance to prostate cancer. In particular, the invention provides the identity of genes whose expression, at the transcriptional and protein levels, is correlated with prostate cancer progression. Methods and kits are described for using these gene expression profiles in the study and/or diagnosis of prostate cancer diseases, in the prediction of prostate cancer progression, and in the selection and/or monitoring of treatment regimens. The invention also relates to the screening of drugs that target these genes or their protein products, in particular for the development of therapeutics for modulating prostate cancer progression. |
| US07803550B2 |
Methods of producing nucleic acid molecules comprising stem loop oligonucleotides
The present invention concerns preparation of DNA molecules, such as a library, using a stem-loop oligonucleotide. In particular embodiments, the invention employs a single reaction mixture and conditions. In particular, at least part of the inverted palindrome is removed during the preparation of the molecules to facilitate amplification of the molecules. Thus, in specific embodiments, the DNA molecules are suitable for amplification and are not hindered by the presence of the palindrome. |
| US07803538B2 |
Method for detecting Alzheimer's disease
The present invention relates to a method for diagnosing an individual for early onset Alzheimer's disease by measuring the presence or absence of the minor allele of the rs908832 polymorphism of the ABCA2 gene. The presence of the minor allele of the rs908832 polymorphism of the ABCA2 gene indicates that the individual may be suffering from Alzheimer's disease or exhibits an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. |
| US07803537B2 |
Parallel genotyping of multiple patient samples
The present invention relates to parallel genotyping (or other sample analysis) of multiple patients by direct sample immobilization onto microspheres of an array. The patient beads can then be used in a variety of target analyte analyses. |
| US07803533B2 |
Diagnostic agent for malignant melanoma
An object of the present invention is to provide a novel and clinically useful diagnostic agent for malignant melanoma. The present invention provides a diagnostic agent for malignant melanoma, which comprises an antibody against GPC3, or a probe or a primer capable of detecting GPC3 expression. |
| US07803532B2 |
Method for the diagnosis of lymphoproliferative diseases
The present invention relates to novel methods for the diagnosis and therapy of lymphoproliferative diseases. Specifically, the present invention relates to novel methods for the diagnosis and therapy taking advantage of the detection of chromosomal breakpoints in chromosome 12 and/or translocation of chromosomal material from chromosome 12, said chromosomal breakpoints and/or translocation(s) being associated with lymphoproliferative diseases, such as primary cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CTCL). The present invention further relates to the use of neuron navigator 3 gene (NAV3) or an equivalent or functional fragment thereof involved in chromosomal breakpoints in chromosome 12 and/or translocations thereof, said gene and/or translocations thereof being associated with lymphoproliferative diseases, such as primary cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CTCL), as a diagnostic and therapeutic agent. The present invention also relates to the development of therapy. |
| US07803528B1 |
Fluorescence energy transfer by competitive hybridization
A method is provided for detecting the presence of nucleotides or monitoring nucleotide amplification. It utilizes fluorescence energy transfer by competitive hybridization. Competitive hybridization is achieved by using unequal length complementary probes which have a fluorophore on one probe and a quencher on the other. The fluorophore and quencher are juxtaposed in a manner wherein the proximity of the quencher to the fluorophore produces quenching of the fluorescence of the fluorphore. |
| US07803517B2 |
Method of forming fine contact hole and method of fabricating semiconductor device using block copolymers
A method of forming a contact hole includes forming a plurality of lower patterns on a substrate. An insulation layer is formed on the lower patterns. A self-assemble induction layer is formed on the insulation layer. A recess is formed in the self-assemble induction layer in alignment with the lower patterns. A block copolymer layer is formed in the recess to form a polymer domain at a distance from a sidewall of the recess and a polymer matrix surrounding the polymer domain. The polymer domain is removed. The self-assemble induction layer is etched using the polymer matrix as a mask to form an opening through the self-assemble induction layer to expose the insulation layer. The insulation layer exposed by the opening is etched using the self-assemble induction layer as a mask so as to form a contact hole. |
| US07803515B2 |
Film pattern forming method, device, electro-optical apparatus, and electronic appliance
A method for forming a film pattern by disposing a functional fluid on a substrate, includes: forming a partition wall that includes a first opening that corresponds to a first film pattern and a second opening that corresponds to a second film pattern; and disposing a droplet of the functional fluid into the first opening, so that the functional fluid is disposed into the second opening by a self-flow of the functional fluid; wherein: the first film pattern is linear; the second film pattern is narrower than the first film pattern, and is connected to the first film pattern at a rear edge thereof; and a front edge of the second film pattern has a missing part in which a corner of a rectangular contour is missing. |
| US07803514B2 |
Photosensitive composition, microfabrication method using the same, and microfabricated structure thereof
Disclosed herein may be a photosensitive composition, a microfabricated structure including the same, a device including the microfabricated structure, and methods of fabricating the microfabricated structure and the device. The photosensitive composition, including a multifunctional photosensitive resin, a two-photon photosensitizer, an organic solvent, and a silver compound, may be subjected to two- or three-dimensional microfabrication, thus realizing the microfabricated structure containing silver nanoparticles. |
| US07803510B2 |
Positive photosensitive polybenzoxazole precursor compositions
A heat resistant positive-working photosensitive PBO precursor composition comprising: (a) at least one polybenzoxazole precursor polymer; (a) at least one plasticizer compound; (b) at least one solvent; wherein the amount of the plasticizer present in the composition is an amount effective to reduce the sidewall angle of imaged and cured features in the coated film on the substrate to prevent stress failures in subsequent metallization of the substrate due to steep angles of the imaged features, and with the proviso that if the polybenzoxazole precursor polymer solely consists of polybenzoxazole precursor polymers that do not contain a photoactive moiety on the polymer, then (c) at least one photoactive compound is also present in the composition. |
| US07803507B2 |
Electrophotographic photoreceptor and image forming apparatus including the same
An electrophotographic photoreceptor of high durability capable of providing stable excellent electrical characteristics over a prolonged period of time, which electrophotographic photoreceptor excels in mechanical strength. A photosensitive layer (14) of an electrophotographic photoreceptor (1) includes a polyarylate resin having structural units, for example, those of formula (1) and an enamine compound represented by, for example, formula (2) The variables R1, R2, R3, R4, R7˜R10, X1, Ar1, Ar2, Ar3, Ar4, Ar5, R11, R12, R13, R14, a, m, and n are as defined in the specification. By virtue of these, the electrophotographic photoreceptor (1) of excellent mechanical strength and favorable electrical characteristics can be realized. |
| US07803505B2 |
Method of fabricating a mask for a semiconductor device
In a method of fabricating a mask for a semiconductor device, a phase shift layer and a light blocking layer are formed on a transparent substrate. The light blocking layer is patterned to form light blocking patterns which partially expose a surface of the phase shift layer. An extension defect or a bridge defect is detected. A photoresist layer, which does not react to light, is formed on a resulting structure including the detected defect. The extension defect is removed by performing a repair process on the light blocking patterns. The bridge defect is removed by etching using the light blocking patterns as a mask. |
| US07803502B2 |
Photomask and method of manufacturing semiconductor device using the photomask
A photomask includes a mask substrate to be irradiated with irradiation light, and first and second phase shifters arranged on the mask substrate. The first phase shifter is arranged on the mask substrate with a first pitch not larger than eight times the wavelength of the irradiation light, has a transmittance of not more than 5% for the irradiation light, and phase-shifts the irradiation light by 180°. The second phase shifter is arranged on the mask substrate with a second pitch larger than eight times the wavelength, has a transmittance of not more than 5%, and phase-shifts the irradiation light by 180°. |
| US07803498B2 |
Materials and structures thereof useful as electrocatalysts
A nanostructured electrode comprising a conductive electrode substrate having a surface functional group, a catalytic nanoparticle stabilized by a covalently-bound ligand bearing a peripheral functional group capable of interacting to the surface functional group, and a material capable of binding to the peripheral functional group. The conductive electrode substrate can be chemically modified and the surface functional group can create a layer of charge or chemical reactivity. The conductive electrode substrate can be chemically or electrochemically modified to create a surface functional group via covalent grafting capable of supporting multilayer deposition to create a layer of charge or chemical reactivity on the surface. The nanoparticle can be a platinum nanoparticle with covalently bonded negatively-charged ligands and the bridging material can be a polyelectrolyte. |
| US07803497B2 |
Fuel cell stack that utilizes an actuator to switch between interdigitated and straight flow for optimizing performance
A fuel cell stack that includes an actuating device or devices for selectively providing interdigitated reactant gas flow and straight reactant gas flow through reactant gas flow channels to reduce water accumulation in the diffusing media layers of the stack. In one embodiment, the fuel cell stack employs internal actuators that selectively close the inlet end of every other flow channel and the outlet end of every other opposite flow channel to provide the interdigitated flow. In another embodiment, the interdigitated flow is provided by external actuation where two inlet manifolds and two outlet manifolds are provided. One input manifold is closed to close the input ends of every other flow channel and one outlet manifold is closed to close the output ends of every other opposite flow channel. |
| US07803494B2 |
Stress reducing mounting for electrolyte sheet assembly in a solid oxide fuel cell
A stress reducing mounting for an electrolyte sheet assembly in a solid electrolyte fuel cell is provided that includes a support frame or manifold having an inner edge portion that supports a peripheral portion of the sheet assembly, a seal that affixes an edge of the peripheral portion to the frame or manifold, and a stress reducer disposed around the peripheral portion of the electrolyte sheet and the frame or manifold that reduces tensile stress in the peripheral portion of the electrolyte sheet when the peripheral portion is bent by pressure differentials or thermal differential expansion. The stress reducer is at least one of a convex curved surface on the inner edge portion of the frame or manifold that makes area contact with the peripheral portion when it bends in response to a pressure differential or thermal differential expansion, and a stiffening structure on the sheet peripheral portion that renders the ceramic sheet material forming the peripheral portion more resistant to bending. The stress reducing mounting reduces cracking in the electrolyte sheet at the peripheral portions due to tensile forces. |
| US07803490B2 |
Direct methanol fuel cell
A direct methanol fuel cell of the present invention includes a unit cell having an electrolyte membrane, an anode on one surface of the electrolyte membrane, and a cathode on the other surface of the electrolyte membrane. The anode includes an anode catalyst layer and an anode diffusion layer. The anode catalyst layer is in contact with a surface of the electrolyte membrane. The anode diffusion layer is in contact with a surface of the anode catalyst layer opposite to the surface of the anode catalyst layer in contact with the electrolyte membrane. A methanol flux value JGDL of the anode diffusion layer and a methanol flux value JPEM of the electrolyte membrane satisfy the following relations: JGDL=1×10−5 to 5×10−4 mol/(cm2·min.), (i) and JPEM×JGDL≦1×10−8 [mol/(cm2·min.)]2. (ii) |
| US07803486B2 |
Power storage device
The invention provides a power storage device capable of preventing reduced energy efficiency of the power storage device and of avoiding variations in temperature distribution. The power storage device includes a positive electrode and a negative electrode, and a solid electrolyte layer placed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode and including a group of particles, wherein the density of particles in a first area of the solid electrolyte layer is lower than the density of particles in a second area which has higher heat radiation than the first area. |
| US07803485B2 |
Positive electrode for lithium secondary battery, and lithium secondary battery using the same
A positive electrode for use in a lithium secondary battery comprises a positive electrode current collector, and a positive electrode film which is carried on the positive electrode current collector and includes a plurality of mixture layers. The positive electrode film contains, as a positive electrode active material, two or more kinds of lithium-containing compounds having exothermic initiation temperatures different from each other. At least one kind of the two or more kinds of lithium-containing compounds has the exothermic initiation temperature of 300 ° C. or higher. A first mixture layer of the plural mixture layers closest to the positive electrode current collector contains at least one kind of the lithium-containing compound having the exothermic initiation temperature of 300 ° C. or higher. |
| US07803482B2 |
Battery stack body with a pressing mechanism having a highest rigidity at a pressing center
A battery is provided with a battery stack body including a plurality of stacks of secondary batteries in each of which electrode plates, stacked via a separator, are accommodated and sealed in an outer sheath member, with electrode terminals correspondingly connected to the electrode plates and extracted from an outer peripheral edge of the outer sheath member, a pair of plate-like members, stacked as outermost layers of the battery stack body, respectively, so as to be opposed to each other, and a pressing mechanism pressing the plurality of secondary batteries via the pair of plate-like members. At least one of the pair of plate-like members having a characteristic exhibiting a maximum rigidity at a pressing center determined based on a plurality of pressing points of the at least one of the pair of plate-like members that are pressed by the pressing mechanism. |
| US07803477B2 |
Metallization of bacterial cellulose for electrical and electronic device manufacture
A method for the deposition of metals in bacterial cellulose and for the employment of the metallized bacterial cellulose in the construction of fuel cells and other electronic devices is disclosed. The method for impregnating bacterial cellulose with a metal comprises placing a bacterial cellulose matrix in a solution of a metal salt such that the metal salt is reduced to metallic form and the metal precipitates in or on the matrix. The method for the construction of a fuel cell comprises placing a hydrated bacterial cellulose support structure in a solution of a metal salt such that the metal precipitates in or on the support structure, inserting contact wires into two pieces of the metal impregnated support structure, placing the two pieces of metal impregnated support structure on opposite sides of a layer of hydrated bacterial cellulose, and dehydrating the three layer structure to create a fuel cell. |
| US07803476B2 |
Electrical contact element for a fuel cell having a conductive monoatomic layer coating
An electrically conductive fluid distribution element for use in a fuel cell having a conductive metal substrate and a layer of conductive non-metallic porous media. The conductive non-metallic porous media has an electrically conductive material deposited along a surface in one or more metallized regions and having an average thickness equal to about the diameter of one atom of the material. The metallized regions improve electrical conductance at contact regions between the metal substrate and the fluid distribution media. |
| US07803468B2 |
Organic electroluminescent element
An organic electroluminescent element including a pair of electrodes and one or more organic compound layers including at least one light-emitting layer disposed between the pair of electrodes, wherein the at least one light-emitting layer contains at least one luminescent dopant and a plurality of host compounds. The ionization potential of the dopant is Ip(D), the minimum value out of the ionization potentials of the plurality of host compounds is Ip(H)min, and ΔIp is defined by ΔIp=Ip(D)−Ip(H)min and satisfies a relationship of ΔIp>0 eV. The electron affinity of the dopant is Ea(D), the maximum value out of the electron affinities of the plurality of host compounds is Ea(H)max, and ΔEa is defined by ΔEa=EA(H)max−Ea(D) and satisfies a relationship of ΔEa>0 eV. |
| US07803466B2 |
Expandable panel structures and methods of manufacturing the same
An expandable panel includes a generally planar panel portion, penetrated by several pluralities of spaced parallel cuts. The cuts include aligned sets of apertures and aligned sets of transverse gaps. The panel is expandable by pulling the sides apart, separating the panel along the cuts. The positioning of the apertures and gaps causes the panel portions defined between the parallel cuts to bend apart, defining front and back planes, to which sheathing, surface panels, or “skins,” can be attached. The panel can be locked in its open position by inserting connectors in adjacent aligned gaps. |
| US07803463B2 |
Glazing panel having solar screening properties
A glazing panel having beneficial anti-solar properties comprises a vitreous substrate carrying a tin/antimony oxide coating layer containing tin and antimony in a Sb/Sn molar ratio of from 0.01 to 0.14. In one application the coated substrate has a solar factor FS of less than 70% and the panel is formed by chemical vapor deposition from a reactant mixture comprising a source of tin and a source of antimony. In another application it is particularly suitable for use in vehicle glazing, in particular in vehicle roof windows, and the coated substrate has a spray-formed pyrolytic tin/antimony oxide coating having a thickness of at least 400 nm and, whereby the coated substrate has a luminous transmittance (TL) of less than 35% and a selectivity (TL/TE) of at least 1.3. |
| US07803462B2 |
Titanium materials with coating layer, laminated glass using the same and methods of manufacturing the same
The titanium materials of the present invention have an oxide film on the surface and an interference color of the oxide film. In forming a transparent coating layer on the surface of the titanium materials, provisions are made so that the oxide film has an thickness of 150 nm to 600 nm, or the interference color due to the anodic oxide film is developed by the actions of both wavelengths strengthened and weakened by interference and the color phases of the color developed by the wavelength strengthened by interference and that of complementary colors of the color developed by the wavelength weakened by interference are as close to each as not more than 90 degrees apart on the color wheel, or the L* value on the L*a*b* calorimetric system is not less than 33. The laminated glasses of the present invention having excellent ornamentality comprise at least said titanium sheet interposed between multiple sheet glasses layered together by means of adhesive layers. |
| US07803459B2 |
Non-fibrous adhesive matrix and laminate formed therefrom
A laminate comprising at least one non-fibrous adhesive layer positioned between a plurality of substrates, the non-fibrous adhesive layer comprising a stereo reticulated, continuous, non-fibrous matrix formed from a polymeric material. A process for producing such a stereo reticulated non-fibrous adhesive matrix comprising: a) blending an adhesive polymer with a blowing agent, b) melting the adhesive polymer/blowing agent blend while passing the molten polymer/blowing agent blend through an extruder to a shaping die and thereby producing a non-fibrous extrudate, c) cooling, drawing and orienting the non-fibrous extrudate, and thereby producing a continuous, stereo reticulated non-fibrous adhesive matrix. |
| US07803454B2 |
Laser test card
A laser test card according to the present invention comprising a thin planar multi-layer material, which may be cut to a desired length and width, is exposed to a beam directed to the laser test card top surface from a laser under test, and reveals successive visibly contrasting layers under the top surface according to the incident laser beam energy at that particular point or any point of the X or Y dimension (cross-section) of the beam. In the preferred embodiment, several different layers of sharply different colors are used. |
| US07803445B2 |
Optical recording medium
The main object of the present invention is to provide an optical recording medium with no need to use a control subject substance of the PRTR law, capable of using for an optical recording device with a blue laser, and giving consideration to the environmental aspect.To attain the object, the present invention provides an optical recording medium comprising: a reflective layer containing an aluminum composition as the main component including both aluminum or an aluminum alloy and a metal oxide of a metal other than aluminum; and a dielectric protective layer, formed in contact with the reflective layer, containing a niobium composition as the main component including both silicon dioxide or titanium dioxide and a niobium nitrided oxide. |
| US07803441B2 |
Intravenous components comprising polyester compositions formed from 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol
Described are intravenous components comprising polyester compositions comprising polyesters which comprise (a) a dicarboxylic acid component having terephthalic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues or ester residues thereof; 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues. |
| US07803432B2 |
Method of controlling contact angle of water
The present invention fundamentally differs from conventional methods in which an external force is directly applied to a surface of an article to be modified, and relates to a method of hydrophobilization (increasing a contact angle of water) which comprises bringing a hydrophobilization substance (a substance for increasing a contact angle of water) released from a material of another location into contact with a surface of an article, especially an article surface being hydrophilic (having a small contact angle of water) in its initial state without applying an external force on the article surface, further a method of control being capable of noncontact switching of a contact angle of water, which comprises conducting hydrophilization of an article surface subjected to hydrophobilization by the above-mentioned method in a noncontact manner and repeating these hydrophobilization and hydrophilization, and a method of pattern formation using the mentioned methods. According to those methods, hydrophobilization and hydrophilization can be carried out in the noncontact manner, and by selecting a material, degrees of hydrophobilization and hydrophilization can be adjusted. |
| US07803430B2 |
Multi-layer preparation in film form, consisting of hydrophilic polymers, for the rapid release of active ingredients
A multilayer preparation in the form of films of hydrophilic polymers for rapid release of substances present in the film layers into liquid surroundings is characterized in that adjacent layers differ from one another in that in each case one layer is soluble in a nonaqueous solvent in which the respective adjacent layer is insoluble or only slightly soluble. |
| US07803428B1 |
Method for deposition of steel protective coating
A method is provided for coating a steel surface of a workpiece. According to an aspect of the invention, a steel workpiece is subjected to a first embrittlement-relief baking operation to form a protective oxide layer on the steel surface. The protective oxide layer is de-scaled, and the steel surface is activated. A hydrogen bather coating is deposited on the activated steel surface, and activated. A zinc-nickel alloy is plated on the barrier coating, and subjected to a second embrittlement-relief baking operation. The porous plating is sealed with a conversion coat. The method is especially useful in making low to no hydrogen embrittlement cadmium-replacement steel parts. Also provided is a corrosion resistant coated steel workpiece. |
| US07803426B2 |
Appliance having a container including a nanostructured material for hydrogen storage
An appliance that uses a substantially carbon-free hydrogen is disclosed. The appliance includes a converter, a hydrogen storage container including a carbon-based nanostructured material, a charger, a discharger and, optionally, a controller is disclosed. The hydrogen storage container is capable of storing the substantially carbon-free hydrogen in a condensed state. In addition to the carbon-based nanostructured material, the container may include a metal capable of acting as both a seed for the formation of the nanostructured material and a facilitator for promoting the storage in the condensed state of the substantially carbon-free gaseous hydrogen provided to the storage container. |
| US07803425B2 |
Three dimensional nano-porous film and fabrication method thereof
A nanoporous film and fabrication method thereof. The method for fabricating nanoporous film comprising: providing a substrate with a surface; forming a coating of a composition on the surface, curing the coating to polymerize the oxide gel, thereby forming an organic/inorganic hybrid film; and dissolving the template from the organic/inorganic hybrid film by an organic solvent. Specifically, the composition comprises the following components: an oxide gel, a template and an initiator. |
| US07803423B2 |
Preparation of nanoparticle materials
A method of producing nanoparticles comprises effecting conversion of a nanoparticle precursor composition to the material of the nanoparticles. The precursor composition comprises a first precursor species containing a first ion to be incorporated into the growing nanoparticles and a separate second precursor species containing a second ion to be incorporated into the growing nanoparticles. The conversion is effected in the presence of a molecular cluster compound under conditions permitting seeding and growth of the nanoparticles. |
| US07803418B2 |
Nut butter compositions and methods related thereto
In general terms, this invention provides nut butter compositions and methods for preparing the disclosed nut butter compositions. In preferred embodiments, the nut butter composition or method is a peanut butter. In another preferred embodiment, the present invention provides a method of preparing a gelled peanut butter composition comprising the steps of: blending peanut butter, emulsifier, sugar alcohol and triglyceride-based stabilizer so as to create a first blend; blending starch with the first blend to create a second blend; resting the second blend until a gel is formed, wherein the peanut butter is not more than 85° F. and 65-85%, the emulsifier is 0.15-0.5%, the sugar alcohol is 5-30%, the triglyceride-based stabilizer is 1-5%, and the starch is 1-5%. |
| US07803412B1 |
Enzymatic treatment of spent vanilla beans
A process for obtaining flavor components from spent vanilla pods and beans, comprises forming a mixture of such spent pods and beans, incubating the mixture with an enzyme capable of destroying the cell membrane systems of said pods and beans for period of time and at a pH and temperature such that said cell membranes break down and release flavor constituents, and thereafter recovering the flavor constituents from the mixture. |
| US07803410B2 |
Use of hop acids in fruit juices, fruit juice concentrates and other beverages to inhibit Alicyclobacillus bacteria
An antimicrobial agent including hop acids is disclosed that inhibits the growth of acid-resistant and heat-resistant bacteria such as Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris and Alicyclobacillus acidocaldarius in a medium such as fruit juice. |
| US07803407B2 |
Disinfectant and method of making
A non-toxic environmentally friendly aqueous disinfectant is disclosed for specific use as prevention against contamination by potentially pathogenic bacteria and virus. The aqueous disinfectant is formulated by electrolytically generating silver ions in water in combination with a citric acid. The aqueous disinfectant may include a suitable alcohol and/or a detergent. The aqueous disinfectant has been shown to be very effective at eliminating standard indicator organisms such as staphylococcus aureus, salmonella cholerasuis and pseudomonas aeruginosa. |
| US07803405B2 |
Encapsulation of aqueous phase systems within microscopic volumes
A means and method for preparing vesicles and freestanding two-dimensional assemblies using aqueous two-phase systems (ATPS) is described. The surface tension of the ATPS is sufficient to support the assembly of various types of particles, and provide the advantage of being biocompatible with DNA and other types of biological molecules that may be used in the assembly. Vesicles are formed by mixing chemically dissimilar compounds in appropriate concentrations and at a temperature sufficient to form a monophasic mixture. This mixture is then heated above the temperature at which the polymer mixture is monophasic, added to a lipid film, and allowed to hydrate at this elevated temperature. |
| US07803402B2 |
Pharmaceutical preparations
A pharmaceutical extended-release oral drug delivery system comprising as active ingredient Cefixime Trihydrate in combination with a hydrophilic matrix system, and optionally containing additional pharmaceutically acceptable constituents, wherein at least 20% up to but not more than 40% of Cefixime Trihydrate is released from said matrix within 1 hour from oral administration and the remainder of the pharmaceutical agent is released at a sustained rate. |
| US07803399B2 |
Delivery system for nucleic acids
αvβ3 Integrin receptor targeting liposomes comprise a cationic amphiphile such as a cationic lipid, a neutral lipid, and a targeting lipid. The targeting lipid includes a non-peptidic αvβ3 integrin antagonist. |
| US07803397B2 |
Polyethyleneglycol-modified lipid compounds and uses thereof
The present invention provides compositions comprising polytheylyene-dialkyloxypropyl conjugates (PEG-DAA), liposomes, SNALP, and SPLP comprising such compositions, and methods of using such compositions, liposomes, SNALP, and SPLP. |
| US07803396B2 |
Product for controlling dissolving rate of orthopedic implant material and process of producing the same
A product controlling dissolving rate of biomedical orthopedic implant material and a process of manufacturing the same are disclosed. At constant temperature and humidity and under vacuum, treatment solution is forced to diffuse to the material to form a second phase as a means of controlling the dissolving rate. Different treatment solution can form the phases having different structures from that of matrix. The inventive product has a structure of laminate concentric circle. The second phase and the structure of laminate concentric circle are used as ways for medicine release. |
| US07803395B2 |
Reticulated elastomeric matrices, their manufacture and use in implantable devices
This invention relates to biodurable, reticulated elastomeric matrices that are resiliently-compressible, their manufacture and uses including uses for implantable devices into or for topical treatment of patients, such as humans and other animals, for therapeutic, nutritional, or other useful purposes. |
| US07803390B2 |
Stable hydroalcoholic compositions
A hydroalcoholic lotion is disclosed which comprises (a) a lower alcohol and water in a weight ratio of about 35:65 to 100:0, and (b) between at least 0.5% and 8% by weight thickener system comprised of at least one emulsifier present in at least 0.05% by weight wherein the composition in a polymer free state has a viscosity of at least 4,000 centipoise at 23 degrees C. and wherein the emulsifier is comprised of at least one hydrophobic group and at least one hydrophilic group. The hydroalcoholic composition is useful as a hand preparation such as a lotion or as a presurgical scrub replacement. |
| US07803383B2 |
Method of treatment comprising administration of a cytokine antagonist molecule
This invention relates to novel uses of a protein sequence (INSP052EC), herein identified as an immunoglobulin domain-containing cell surface recognition, in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases, in particular those related to the excessive expression and/or secretion of cytokines. |
| US07803382B2 |
Method for inducing immune response to NY-CO-58
The invention provides methods, compositions and kits for inducing and/or enhancing an immune response in a subject. The invention in some aspects includes polypeptide and nucleic acid molecules that induce and/or enhance an immune response. In some aspects of the invention, the polypeptide and/or nucleic acid molecules of the invention are useful to induce and/or enhance an immune response in a subject who has or is suspected of having cancer. |
| US07803381B2 |
Retro-inverso gonadotropin-releasing hormone peptide and vaccine composition
The invention describes a retro-inverso (RI) gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) peptide which is capable of eliciting an immune response directed against GnRH, the peptide having the amino acid sequence GPRLGYSWHX, wherein the amino acids are D-amino acids and X is any amino acid. More particularly, X is E, Q, P or G, and even more particularly, X is E or Q. Thus, a preferred amino acid sequence for the peptide is GPRLGYSWHE. The peptide may optionally include one or more additional D-amino acids at its N- or C-terminus, for example a cysteine residue or a series of linker amino acids, such as a plurality of glycine amino acid residues. Thus, a second preferred amino acid sequence for the peptide is GPRLGYSWHEC, which includes a cysteine residue at the C-terminus for conjugation purposes. The invention also describes a vaccine composition for use in controlling fertility, heat, contraception and/or treating sex hormone-related diseases, and a method for controlling and or treating fertility and sex hormone-related diseases. |
| US07803376B2 |
Methods and compositions for increasing the efficiency of therapeutic antibodies using NK cell potentiating compounds
The present invention relates, generally, to methods and compositions for increasing the efficiency of therapeutic antibodies. Their efficiency is enhanced through the increase of the ADCC mechanism. More particularly, the invention relates to the use of a therapeutic antibody in combination with compounds that block an inhibitory receptor or stimulate an activating receptor of an NK cell in order to enhance the efficiency of the treatment with therapeutic antibodies in human subjects. |
| US07803374B2 |
Targeted atherosclerosis treatment
This invention relates generally to methods for ameliorating at least one symptom or aspect of atherosclerosis. The methods include administration of targeted carrier compositions comprising a therapeutic agent effective in ameliorating at least one aspect of atherosclerosis coupled to a targeting ligand effective is targeting the therapeutic agent to tissue associated with atherosclerotic plaque. |
| US07803372B2 |
Antibody therapy
The present invention provides a composition comprising naked humanized, chimeric, and human anti-CEA antibodies and a therapeutic agent, which is useful for treatment of CEA expressing cancers and other diseases, and methods of use in treatment using this composition. |
| US07803371B2 |
Anti-VEGF antibody
An antibody is provided. In certain cases, the antibody comprises: a) a heavy chain variable domain that comprises CDR regions that are substantially identical to the heavy chain CDR regions of a selected antibody and b) a light chain variable domain that comprises CDR regions that are substantially identical to the light chain CDR regions of the selected antibody, where the antibody binds a selected target. |
| US07803368B2 |
Pharmacological vitreolysis
Methods of treating or preventing a disorder, or a complication of a disorder, of an eye of a subject, comprising contacting a vitreous and/or aqueous humor with a composition comprising a truncated form of plasmin comprising a catalytic domain of plasmin (TPCD) are disclosed. TPCDs include, but are not limited to, miniplasmin, microplasmin and derivatives and variants thereof. The methods of the invention can be used to reduce the viscosity of the vitreous, liquefy the vitreous, induce posterior vitreous detachment, reduce hemorrhagic blood from the eye, clear or reduce materials toxic to the eye, clear or reduce intraocular foreign substances from the eye, increase diffusion of a composition administered to an eye, reduce extraretinal neovascularization and any combinations thereof. The method can be used in the absence of, or as an adjunct to, vitrectomy. |
| US07803367B2 |
Methods and compositions for promoting angiogenesis
The invention relates to a composition for promoting angiogenesis, for controlling DNA synthesis of a cell, and for controlling chemotactic motility of a cell. The invention also relates to a method for treating ischemia diseases. |
| US07803366B2 |
Methods and compositions that enhance bioavailability of coenzyme-Q10
Bioavailability of Coenzyme-Q 10 (“Co-Q10”), an oil-soluble substance, can be enhanced in a subject by modifying, e.g. nanonizing or charging, the form of Co-Q10. Co-Q10 bioavailability also can be enhanced by administering Co-Q10 to the subject as an oil (lipid)-based and water (hydro)-based mixed composition, along with other optional components, such as oils, resins and other carriers. Accordingly, the invention provides various Co-Q10 compositions, e.g. compositions comprised of (i) Co-Q10 dissolved in one or more Co-Q10-soluble oils and (ii) Co-Q10 in admixture with at least one water-dispersible agent. A Co-Q10 complex of the invention, therefore, yields an increased cell absorption rate, as well as an enhanced percentage of Co-Q10 peak absorption, compared to previously known compounds. Methods for making and using the aforementioned compositions also are provided. |
| US07803360B2 |
Water-degradable fishing lure
A fishing lure that is water-degradable is described. The fishing lure can be a polymeric fishing lure. The fishing lure can have a body that includes vinyl resin and epoxy plasticizer, and may also include one or more of a supplemental plasticizer, heat stabilizer and/or fish attractant, and wherein the body is degradable upon immersing the body in water a body. |
| US07803354B2 |
Cosmetic and/or dermatological use of a composition comprising at least one oxidation-sensitive hydrophilic active principle stabilized by at least one maleic anhydride copolymer
A method for depigmenting and/or lightening the skin and/or hair, including body hair, including applying a composition including at least one oxidation-sensitive hydrophilic active principle chosen from ascorbic acid and its derivatives and at least one maleic anhydride copolymer, comprising one or more maleic anhydride comonomers and one or more comonomers chosen from vinyl acetate, vinyl alcohol, vinylpyrrolidone, olefins comprising from 2 to 20 carbon atoms, and styrene, in a physiologically acceptable medium comprising an aqueous phase, to the skin and/or hair. |
| US07803353B2 |
Oral care compositions having improved consumer aesthetics and taste
The present invention relates to peroxide containing oral care compositions containing a flavor system that effectively masks the undesirable taste and sensations due to peroxide. The flavor system comprises menthol, at least one other secondary coolant and selected flavor chemicals that together provide a stable flavor profile and a high impact refreshing taste and sensation. The secondary coolant is selected from carboxamides, ketals, diols, menthyl esters and mixtures thereof. |
| US07803350B2 |
Radioactive arsenic-containing compounds and their uses in the treatment of tumors
This invention provides a process for producing a radioactive arsenic-containing compound, comprising the steps of: (i) subjecting an arsenic-containing compound to a neutron irradiation treatment, said arsenic-containing compound being selected from a group consisting of As2O3, As2S3, As2S2, and a combination thereof, such that the arsenic element contained in the arsenic-containing compound is converted to a radioactive arsenic isotope; and (ii) recovering the resultant product from step (i).This invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the radioactive arsenic-containing compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The pharmaceutical composition can be used in the treatment of tumors/cancers such as hematological malignancies and solid tumors. |
| US07803349B1 |
Method and apparatus for hydrogen production from water
A method, apparatuses and chemical compositions are provided for producing high purity hydrogen from water. Metals or alloys capable of reacting with water and producing hydrogen in aqueous solutions at ambient conditions are reacted with one or more inorganic hydrides capable of releasing hydrogen in aqueous solutions at ambient conditions, one or more transition metal compounds are used to catalyze the reaction and, optionally, one or more alkali metal-based compounds. The metal or alloy is preferably aluminum. The inorganic hydride is from a family of complex inorganic hydrides; most preferably, NaBH4. The transition metal catalyst is from the groups VIII and IB; preferably, Cu and Fe. The alkali metal-based compounds are preferably NaOH, KOH, and the like. Hydrogen generated has a purity of at least 99.99 vol. % (dry basis), and is used without further purification in all types of fuel cells, including the polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell. |
| US07803347B2 |
Organically modified fine particles
A technique for bonding an organic group with the surface of fine particles such as nanoparticles through strong linkage is provided, whereas such fine particles are attracting attention as materials essential for development of high-tech products because of various unique excellent characteristics and functions thereof. Organically modified metal oxide fine particles can be obtained by adapting high-temperature, high-pressure water as a reaction field to bond an organic matter with the surface of metal oxide fine particles through strong linkage. The use of the same condition enables not only the formation of metal oxide fine particles but also the organic modification of the formed fine particles. The resulting organically modified metal oxide fine particles exhibit excellent properties, characteristics and functions. |
| US07803346B2 |
Method of selecting structure of carbon nanotube through photoirradiation
A method for selectively obtaining carbon nanotubes having specific structures by selectively obtaining carbon nanotubes having structures different from the structures of the carbon nanotubes to be vanished by irradiating carbon nanotubes with a light beam of single wavelength so as to have carbon nanotubes in specific electron states in the excited states, and oxidizing and combusting the carbon nanotubes in the excited states by an oxygen or an oxidizing agent so as to vanish the same. |
| US07803345B2 |
Method of making the porous carbon material of different pore sizes and porous carbon materials produced by the method
A method for making the microporous carbon with modified pore size distribution and advanced sorption behavior. The carbon is derived from metal or metalloid carbides. The method employs the use of oxidant in reaction medium that during the carbide conversion into carbon widens small micropores, which otherwise would be hardly accessed by sorbing molecules or ions in practical applications. The microporous carbon obtained is free of impurities and possesses extremely narrow pore size distribution. |
| US07803344B2 |
Method for growing group III-nitride crystals in a mixture of supercritical ammonia and nitrogen, and group III-nitride crystals grown thereby
A method of growing group III-nitride crystals in a mixture of supercritical ammonia and nitrogen, and the group-III crystals grown by this method. The group III-nitride crystal is grown in a reaction vessel in supercritical ammonia using a source material or nutrient that is polycrystalline group III-nitride, amorphous group III-nitride, group-III metal or a mixture of the above, and a seed crystal that is a group-III nitride single crystal. In order to grow high-quality group III-nitride crystals, the crystallization temperature is set at 550° C. or higher. Theoretical calculations show that dissociation of NH3 at this temperature is significant. However, the dissociation of NH3 is avoided by adding extra N2 pressure after filling the reaction vessel with NH3. |
| US07803342B2 |
Process for recycling high-boiling compounds within an integrated chlorosilane system
Highly pure pyrogenic silica is produced in an integrated polycrystalline silicon production plant by separating offgas from polycrystalline silicon production into a high boiler fraction, vaporizing this fraction into a pyrogenic silica burner and reacting with air and/or oxygen and hydrogen to form pyrogenic silica. |
| US07803340B2 |
Process for producing siox particles
Crystalline silicon particles of nanometer order usable as a semiconductor element are provided by a method for producing SiOx particles, comprising irradiating SiOx (X is 0.5 or more and less than 2.0) particles each including therein an amorphous silicon particle having a particle diameter of 0.5 to 5 nm with light, and preferably a laser beam, to produce SiOx (X is 0.5 or more and less than 2.0) particles each including therein a crystalline silicon particle having a particle diameter of 1 to 10 nm. |
| US07803330B2 |
Process for enhanced olefin production
The present invention relates to a process for the production of light weight olefins comprising olefins having from 2 to 3 carbon atoms per molecule from an oxygenate feedstock. The process comprises passing the oxygenate feedstock to an oxygenate conversion zone containing a metal aluminophosphate catalyst to produce a light weight olefin stream. A propylene stream and/or mixed butylene is fractionated from said light weight olefin stream and a medium weight C4 to C7 stream is cracked in a separate olefin cracking reactor to enhance the yield of ethylene and propylene products. |
| US07803326B2 |
Hydrocarbon conversion unit including a reaction zone receiving transferred catalyst
One exemplary embodiment can include an apparatus for transferring catalyst from a regeneration zone to a reaction zone in a hydrocarbon conversion unit. The hydrocarbon conversion unit can include a transfer vessel, and first, second, and third lines. The transfer vessel can transfer regenerated catalyst from the regeneration zone at a first pressure to the reaction zone at a second pressure where the second pressure is greater than the first pressure. Generally, the first line communicates the catalyst to the transfer vessel and is coupled to a first valve to allow catalyst into the transfer vessel and the second line communicates the catalyst from the transfer vessel and is coupled to a second valve to allow catalyst out of the transfer vessel. The third line for allowing the passage of gas therethrough may be at a pressure higher than the first pressure having a first portion communicating with the transfer vessel and having a second portion coupled to third and fourth valves. Each of the third and fourth valves can have a first position that is open and a second position that is closed, which may correspond, respectively, to the opening and closing of the first and second valves to allow gas to pass therethrough. |
| US07803318B2 |
Hand-held analytical device
The invention relates to a portable hand-held analytical device for analysis of a medically significant component of a sample, the device including a housing having a loading opening for receiving a replaceable drum cartridge containing analytical consumables, whereby the housing comprises on an outer side a dispensing opening through which the consumables can be pushed by means of a removal facility. The device includes a loading opening which is closeable by means of a lid, which upon closing effects a linear motion of a pushing part which moves the drum cartridge to a working position, in which it can be rotated about its geometric longitudinal axis. |
| US07803317B2 |
Method for decontaminating temperature-sensitive objects
An apparatus for decontamination of objects, such as temperature-sensitive devices for military applications, comprises a vacuum chamber having an internal space for receiving an object to be decontaminated. A vacuum pump produces a vacuum in the internal space. A heater is used for heating the internal space. A first arrangement is provided for ventilation of the internal space, and a second arrangement is provided for filling the internal space with a gaseous chemical decontamination agent. The apparatus can be used optionally for disinfection or detoxification, with a low decontamination temperature being sufficient in both cases because of the low pressure in the chamber. |
| US07803316B2 |
Method and apparatus for processing a lumen device
A device and method provide an aerosol germicide to a device having a lumen within a container. The container is divided into at least two compartments by an interface across which extends the lumen device, with one end of the lumen in one compartment and another end of the lumen in another compartment. A pressure differential can be used to flow the germicide through the lumen. |
| US07803315B2 |
Decontamination of surfaces contaminated with prion-infected material with gaseous oxidizing agents
A surface which carries a material which is infected with prions is cleaned with an alkaline cleaning solution to remove as much proteinaceous material as possible from the surface. The solution contains an alkaline cleaning agent which attacks prions remaining on the surface and which attacks prions removed from the surface during the cleaning step. After the cleaning step, the surface is exposed to a strong gaseous oxidant, preferably hydrogen peroxide vapor. The hydrogen peroxide or other strong oxidant attacks the prions, particularly the unclumped prion strands, deactivating the prions. |
| US07803314B1 |
Non-toxic shot formulation and method of making
Non-toxic shot having 40-60% tungsten, 20-60% tin and 0-10% iron. A process of formulating the material is disclosed in which 95% by weight of the particles of each component having mesh sizes less than 325 are blended with a flux having 99.9% by weight particles less than 100 mesh. The blended material is then compaction formed into shape at a pressure range of between 20 and 40 tons per square inch. Finally, the blended material is sintered at a temperature in the range of 350 and 425° F. bonding the powdered metals and driving off the flux. |
| US07803311B2 |
Air recirculation in a blow molding process
A device for molding a container from a thermoplastic material in which a heated parison is pre-blown by supplying low-pressure blowing air from a low-pressure air supply and then the blow molding is completed by subsequent supply of high-pressure blowing air and in which the high-pressure blowing air flowing out of the container that has been completely blow molded is supplied to the low-pressure air supply via a reversing mechanism during a transitional phase. A pressure monitoring is performed in the area of the low-pressure air supply and in which, after the transitional phase, the container is vented with respect to an ambient pressure whereby the pressure in the low-pressure air supply is controlled by varying the duration of the transitional phase. |
| US07803308B2 |
Technique for separating a mold from solidified imprinting material
The present invention provides a method for separating a mold from solidified imprinting material that includes creating deformation in the template in which the mold is included. The deformation is sufficient to create a returning force that is greater than an adhesion forced between the solidified imprinting material and the mold. For example, the deformation may result from a pressure differential created between the mold and a side of the template disposed opposite to the mold. In this manner, the distortion may be undulations in the template of sufficient magnitude to contact a substrate upon which the solidified imprinting material is disposed. |
| US07803305B2 |
Process for forming multilayer containers
A co-injection process is provided for fabricating improved multi-layer containers, including but not limited to blood collection tubes, evacuated blood collection tubes, culture bottles, centrifuges tubes, and syringe barrels. The container includes a tube (10) having a bottom wall (12) and a side wall (14) with an open end (18). The container can be provided with a stopper having an upper portion (22) and a skirt with an outside portion (30), a well (34) and a cavity (36). The tube and stopper assembly can be used for medical purposes including containing a blood sample within an enclosed interior space (40). |
| US07803303B2 |
Methods and apparatus for plugging honeycomb structures
A plugging apparatus for plugging channels in a honeycomb structure used to form a particulate filter. The apparatus includes an extrusion apparatus that holds plugging material and that has an opening through which the plugging material is extruded. An extrusion plate having first through holes that correspond in location to a subset of honeycomb channels is arranged adjacent the opening. An annular flow plate is operatively arranged face-to-face with the extrusion plate. The annular flow plate has second through holes corresponding in location to the first through holes but that are smaller to compensate for a radial variation in the extrusion rate when plugging the channels in the honeycomb structure. The plugging apparatus is thus able to fill select channel ends with same-size plugs, which leads to a better-performing filter. |
| US07803302B2 |
Vacuum infusion by means of a semi-permeable membrane
Method of producing an oblong shell member made of fiber composite material by means of vacuum infusion, where the fiber material is impregnated with liquid polymer. A mould is applied with a mould cavity, in which a fiber insertion (3) with a first lateral face (1) and a second lateral face (2) is placed, and where said fiber insertion includes a plurality of fiber layers and a distribution layer (4), said distribution layer allowing a higher rate of flow for the liquid polymer than the fiber layers. A semi-permeable membrane (5) is placed opposite the first lateral face (1) of the fiber insertion, said semi-permeable membrane being substantially permeable to gasses and substantially impermeable to liquid polymer and further communicating with a vacuum source The distribution layer (4) is placed inside the fiber insertion (3) with fiber layers on both sides and is interrupted by a zone (6) opposite the semi-permeable membrane (5) Liquid polymer is directed via inlet channels (7, 8) to the distribution layer (4), thus creating a flow front (9, 10) between the distribution layer (4) and the second lateral face (2), said flow front moving through the central zone (6) towards the semi-permeable membrane (5) |
| US07803300B2 |
Method for making a multi-component lacrosse stick head
A multi-component lacrosse stick head, made of at least two materials, including a base lacrosse head structure of one material and one or more overlays made of one or more other materials strategically located on the base structure. The base structure and overlays provide particular performance characteristics for the lacrosse head. An embodiment of the invention includes a base lacrosse head structure, and at least one of a ball stop overlay, a sidewall overlay, an edge overlay, a thread opening overlay, and a scoop overlay. The overlays are affixed to the base lacrosse head structure by, for example, insert molding, over molding, reaction injection molding, spray application, rotational molding, dual extrusion, casting, or an interference fit. |
| US07803299B2 |
Extruded rubber profile, method for obtaining same and tire incorporating same
An extruded profiled element, based on a cross-linkable rubber composition, is delimited in width by two lateral faces which connect radially inner and outer faces to one another for the tread. A conducting element is provided in the profiled element to connect the inner face electrically to the outer face between the lateral faces and all along the length of the profiled element. The remainder of the profiled element is based on an electrically insulating material. When the profiled element is viewed in cross-section, the conducting element has a layered structure including electrically conducting layers which are essentially concentric and which have a curvature towards at least one of the inner and outer faces, with at least one of the layers emerging at the surface of the outer face. |
| US07803296B2 |
Methods and systems for preparing gypsum slurry containing a cellulose ether
A method for forming a gypsum slurry comprises the steps of combining gypsum and water to form a slurry, combining cellulose ether with at least a second material configured to delay solubilization of the cellulose ether, and adding the combined cellulose ether and at least a second material to the slurry. |
| US07803293B2 |
Optical film manufacturing method, optical film manufacturing apparatus and optical film
An optical film manufacturing method, including steps of: casting a dope in which a thermoplastic resin is dissolved in a solvent, on a support so as to form a web; peeling and conveying the web from the support; measuring a physical property of the conveyed web at plural positions along a lateral direction of the web and obtaining a deviation among plural measurement values of the physical property at the plural positions: and drying the web by adjusting drying conditions at the plural positions to differ in accordance with the deviation. |
| US07803289B2 |
Overvoltage protection materials and process for preparing same
The invention provides a process for preparing an overvoltage protection material comprising: (i) preparing a mixture comprising a polymer binder precursor and a conductive material; and (ii) heating the mixture to cause reaction of the polymer binder precursor and generate a polymer matrix having conductive material dispersed therein, wherein the polymer binder precursor is chosen such that substantially no solvent is generated during the reaction. |
| US07803285B2 |
Liquid crystal display device and associated liquid crystal media for use in the same
A reverse mode liquid crystal display device, including: a first substantially transparent substrate having an electrically conductive material associated therewith; a second substrate having an electrically conductive material associated therewith; an insulating layer associated with at least one of the first and second substrates; and a liquid crystal medium contained within a chamber positioned between the first and second substrates which includes an organometallic chelate; and a nematic, negative dielectric anisotropic liquid crystal mixture. |
| US07803284B2 |
Heat transfer fluids
Heat transfer fluids are used in the presence of metals and/or Lewis acids of mixtures. The heat transfer fluids comprise (A) hydrofluoroethers and/or hydrofluoropolyethers, liquid under the environmental conditions (25° C., 1 atm); and (B) a compound having a fluoropolyether structure having end groups selected from the pyridine, amine, and aryl classes. The heat transfer fluids have a number average molecular weight of between 400 and 10,000. |
| US07803283B2 |
Azeotrope-like compositions of 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFC-1233xf) and 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane (HCFC-244bb)
Provided are azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions of 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233xf) and 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane (HCFC-244bb). Such azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions are useful as intermediates in the production of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf). |
| US07803282B2 |
Piezoelectric/electrostrictive body, manufacturing method of the same, and piezoelectric/electrostrictive element
There is disclosed a piezoelectric/electrostrictive body in which a polarization direction of a domain indicates reversible conversion in an electric field and a strain ratio increases, a manufacturing method of the same, and a piezoelectric/electrostrictive element. The piezoelectric/electrostrictive body includes a matrix phase represented by a composition formula ABO3, and an additional, material phase included in the matrix phase, having at least a crystal structure of tetragonal system, represented by a composition formula ABO3 and having a composition different from that of the matrix phase. For example, an alkali-niobate-based material of the tetragonal system, BaTiO3, PZT, PbTiO3, or (Bi0.5, Na0.5)TiO3 is added as an additional material forming the additional material phase to an alkali-niobate-based matrix material forming the matrix phase to form the piezoelectric/electrostrictive body. An amount of the additional material to be added has a volume ratio of 5 vol % or more and 30 vol % or less (5 vol % or more and 45 vol % or less in a case where an additional material having a composition to which Mn has been added is used) with respect to the matrix material. |
| US07803278B2 |
Method for corrosion and scale inhibition
The present invention provides a formulation for use in the treatment of corrosion and metal sulphide scale deposits in aqueous systems, said formulation comprising a tetrakis (hydroxyorgano) phosphonium salt (THP+ salt) and a primary, secondary or tertiary alcohol having an acetylenic bond in the carbon backbone. The invention also provides the use of such a formulation for treating corrosion of mild steel, copper or aluminium, and a method for treatment of an aqueous system containing or in contact with a metal sulphide scale while concomitantly inhibiting the corrosion of surfaces in contact with said aqueous system, which method comprises the addition to said aqueous system of a scale and corrosion inhibiting amount of such a formulation. |
| US07803277B2 |
Process for removing fluorosurfactant from an aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion using sorbent pouches
A process for reducing the fluorosurfactant content of an aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion by filling a container with fluoropolymer dispersion, inserting into the container a fabric pouch containing a fluorosurfactant sorbent so that the sorbent contacts the fluorosurfactant-containing aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion in the container and retains the fluorosurfactant to reduce fluorosurfactant content of said fluorosurfactant-containing aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion, and removing the fabric pouch from the container. |
| US07803275B2 |
Membrane separation process using mixed vapor-liquid feed
The present invention pertains to a process for the separation of aromatics from a feed stream, including aromatics and non-aromatics by selectively permeating the aromatics through a membrane comprising feeding a mixed phase vapor-liquid feed to a membrane wherein said liquid phase preferentially wets the surface of the membrane. |
| US07803274B2 |
Contained liquid membrane contactor and a method of manufacturing the same
A contained liquid membrane contactor includes a perforated center tube, first and second membrane mats each with a first and a second end both being open, four tube sheets affixing the membrane mats to the center tube, a shell sealed to the tube sheets, and two end caps. The first end of the first mat extends a first distance beyond the second end of the second mat. The first end of the first mat is open at the first tube sheet while the first end of the second mat is open at the second tube sheet. The second end of the first mat is between the second and fourth tube sheets and the second end of the second mat is between the first and third tube sheets. |
| US07803271B2 |
Method of extracting the hydrogen sulfide contained in a hydrocarbon gas
The invention provides a method of extracting the hydrogen sulfide contained in a gas comprising aromatic hydrocarbons, wherein the following stages are carried out:a) contacting said gas with an absorbent solution so as to obtain a gas depleted in hydrogen sulfide and an absorbent solution laden with hydrogen sulfide,b) heating and expanding the hydrogen sulfide-laden absorbent solution to a predetermined temperature and pressure so as to release a gaseous fraction comprising aromatic hydrocarbons and to obtain an absorbent solution depleted in aromatic hydrocarbons, said temperature and pressure being so selected that said gaseous fraction comprises at least 50% of the aromatic hydrocarbons and at most 35% hydrogen sulfide contained in said hydrogen sulfide-laden absorbent solution,c) thermally regenerating the absorbent solution depleted in aromatic hydrocarbon compounds so as to release a hydrogen sulfide-rich gaseous effluent and to obtain a regenerated absorbent solution. |
| US07803265B2 |
Distillate-to-gasoline catalyst system and process therefor
A process is disclosed for converting distillate to gasoline-range hydrocarbons using a two-stage catalyst system including a first catalyst containing platinum, palladium, or platinum and palladium, and an acidic support, and a second catalyst containing iridium and an inorganic oxide support, and optionally nickel. |
| US07803264B2 |
Electro-catalysts for the oxidation of ammonia in alkaline media
An electro-catalyst for the oxidation of ammonia in alkaline media; the electrocatalyst being a noble metal co-deposited on a support with one or more other metals that are active to ammonia oxidation. In some embodiments, the support is platinum, gold, tantalum, or iridium. In some embodiments, the support has a layer of Raney metal deposited thereon prior to the deposition of the catalyst. Also provided are electrodes having the electro-catalyst deposited thereon, ammonia electrolytic cells, ammonia fuel cells, ammonia sensors, and a method for removing ammonia contaminants from a contaminated effluent. |
| US07803259B2 |
Electrochemical cell
The invention describes an electrochemical cell for the electrolysis of an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride, comprising at least an anode half-cell with an anode, a cathode half-cell with a gas diffusion electrode as cathode and an ion exchange membrane arranged between the anode half-cell and the cathode half-cell, the membrane consisting of at least a perfluorosulfonic acid polymer, wherein the gas diffusion electrode and the ion exchange membrane are adjacent to each other, characterised in that the gas diffusion electrode and the ion exchange membrane, under a pressure of 250 g/cm2 and at a temperature of 60° C., have a contact area of at least 50%, with respect to the geometric area. |
| US07803254B2 |
Processes for forming electronic devices and electronic devices formed by such processes
A process for forming an electronic device includes forming a first layer over a substrate, wherein the first layer includes an organic layer, and depositing a second layer over the substrate after forming the first layer, wherein depositing the second layer is performed using ion beam sputtering. In another embodiment, a process for forming an electronic device includes placing a workpiece within a depositing chamber of a depositing apparatus, wherein the workpiece includes a substrate and an organic layer overlying the workpiece. The process includes generating a plasma within a plasma-generating chamber of the depositing apparatus, wherein the plasma is not in direct contact with the workpiece. The process also includes sending an ion beam from the plasma-generating chamber towards a target within the depositing chamber, wherein the target includes a material, and depositing a layer of the material over the organic layer. |
| US07803253B2 |
Method for dehydrating water-containing substance using liquefied matter
A dehydration method of a water-containing substance using a liquefied matter, including a step (1) of contacting a liquefied matter of a substance which is in a gas phase under a condition at ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure with the water-containing substance, to dissolve contained water in the water-containing substance into the liquefied matter, for obtaining the liquefied matter containing a large amount of water; and a step (2) of vaporizing the substance out of the liquefied matter containing a large amount of water, to thereby separate the substance as the gas from water. |
| US07803250B2 |
Wiping products having enhanced cleaning abilities
Wiping products are disclosed containing an additive composition that enhances the cleaning properties of the product. The additive composition, for instance, comprises an aqueous dispersion containing an alpha-olefin polymer, an ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer, or mixtures thereof. The alpha-olefin polymer may comprise an interpolymer of ethylene and octene, while the ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer may comprise ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer. The additive composition may also contain a dispersing agent, such as a fatty acid. |
| US07803247B2 |
Papers containing floc derived from diamino diphenyl sulfone
This invention relates to papers made with floc containing a polymer or copolymer derived from a monomer selected from the group consisting of 4,4′diaminodiphenyl sulfone, 3,3′diaminodiphenyl sulfone, and mixtures thereof. Such papers have higher elongation-at-break and work-to-break (toughness) properties and exhibit less shrinkage at high temperatures than papers made with solely with poly (metaphenylene isophthalamide) floc. |
| US07803241B2 |
Composite pressure tank and process for its manufacture
A pressure vessel and method for producing a pressure vessel is disclosed. The pressure vessel comprises a liner shell fabricated from composite material applied to a soluble mandrel having a body shaped to pattern an interior of the pressure vessel, the liner shell having an opening, a boss having an aperture therethrough, the boss sealingly bonded to the liner shell with the aperture adjacent the opening, and an outer shell fabricated from plies of composite material filament impregnated with matrix material wound over the liner shell and the boss, but not over the aperture. |
| US07803240B1 |
Methods of reinforcing medical balloons and making reinforced medical balloons and reinforced medical balloons made accordingly
A method is provided for reinforcing medical balloons in order to withstand high internal pressures without excessive dilation of the reinforced balloon. The method calls for the use of continuous filament high modulus yarns in a braided structure, pressurizing the balloon, inserting the pressurized balloon inside the braided structure, applying axial tension on the braid, thus causing the braided structure to collapse onto and conform to the shape of the pressurized balloon and bonding the reinforcement braid yarns to the exterior surface of the pressurized balloon. |
| US07803234B2 |
Surface treated shape memory materials and methods for making same
The invention provides a method for making surface treated shape memory materials such as from NiTi alloy using plasma immersion ion implantation and deposition and related ion-beam and plasma-based techniques to alter the surface properties of those materials primarily for biomedical applications. The surfaces are treated with nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon, but become bio-inactive after implanted with other elements such as silicon. |
| US07803231B2 |
Substrate edge part cleaning apparatus and substrate edge part cleaning method
A substrate edge part cleaning apparatus judging a cleaning degree of glass substrates when cleaning edge parts of the glass substrates used for liquid crystal display. The substrate edge part cleaning apparatus 100 having a cleaning head wiping an edge part of a substrate for display A while moving rectilinearly, and having a camera 117 capturing images of the proximity of an edge of a color filter which is placed on the substrate, by moving together with the cleaning head. The camera 117 obtains surface status information of the substrate part which has been cleaned, and the substrate edge part cleaning apparatus 100 further includes a cleaning degree judgment unit 306 judging a cleaning degree based on the surface status information. |
| US07803225B2 |
Non-efflorescing cementitious mortar compositions
The invention provides a non-efflorescing cementitious mortar composition, free of reactive silica material, in the form of a dry-mortar composition or an aqueous mortar composition, comprising a) ordinary portland cement, b) calcium aluminate cement, c) calcium sulfate, and d) an aqueous polymer dispersion or a water-redispersible polymer powder of polymers based on one or more monomers from the group consisting of vinyl esters, (meth)acrylates, vinyl aromatics, olefins, 1,3-dienes and vinyl halides and, if required, further monomers copolymerizable therewith. |
| US07803223B2 |
Formation of metallic thermal barrier alloys
Metal alloys having low electrical and thermal conductivity including relatively large fractions of P-Group element additions. The P-Group elements may be selected from the group including phosphorous, carbon, boron, and silicon. The resultant alloys do not exhibit significantly increased brittleness, and are applied as a coating that provides a metallic thermal barrier coating. |
| US07803222B2 |
Bitumen composition with improved ageing resistance
The invention provides a bitumen composition comprising a bitumen and a modified clay which clay is obtainable by subjecting a clay having a layered structure to a treatment with a compound that is selected from the group consisting of onium compounds having the general formulae (R1R2R3R4X)+ or (R1R2Y)+, wherein X represents N or P, Y represents S, and wherein at least one of R1-R4 represents an aromatic hydrocarbon substituent, a hydroxyl or amino functionalized aliphatic hydrocarbon substituent or a poly(ethyleneoxide) substituent. The invention further provides a process for preparing said bitumen, an asphalt composition comprising aggregate and said bitumen composition, and the use of said bitumen composition in an asphalt composition for road applications. |
| US07803221B2 |
Ink for ceramic surfaces
The present invention concerns ink for printing on ceramic surfaces such as glass, which contains glass frits for silica nanoparticles and optionally a pigment, and is suitable for ink jet printing. |
| US07803218B2 |
Drain valve assembly
An on-board oxygen generating system is provided, which includes an air supply duct, a breathing gas duct, and an oxygen generator fluidly coupled between the air supply duct and the breathing gas duct. The oxygen generator is configured to enrich the oxygen content of air flowing from the air supply duct to the breathing gas duct. A drain valve assembly is fluidly coupled to the air supply duct and configured to move between: (i) an open position wherein condensation may drain from the air supply duct, and (ii) a closed position. |
| US07803211B2 |
Method and apparatus for producing large diameter superalloy ingots
Methods and apparatus for producing large diameter superalloy ingots are disclosed. A material comprising at least one of a metal and a metallic alloy is introduced into a pressure-regulated chamber in a melting assembly. The material is subjected to a wide-area electron field within the pressure-regulated chamber to heat the material to a temperature above the melting temperature of the material to form a molten alloy. At least one stream of molten alloy from the pressure-regulated chamber is provided from the melting assembly and is fed into an atomizing assembly, where particles of the molten alloy are generated by impinging electrons on the molten alloy to atomize the molten alloy. At least one of an electrostatic field and an electromagnetic field are produced to influence the particles of the molten alloy. The particles of the molten alloy are deposited onto a collector in a spray forming operation to form an alloy ingot. |
| US07803209B2 |
Sb-Te alloy sintered compact sputtering target
Provided is an Sb—Te alloy sintered compact sputtering target having at least Sb or Te as its primary component, wherein surface roughness Ra is 0.4 μm or less, purity excluding gas components is 4N or more, content of gas components as impurities is 1500 ppm or less, and average crystal grain size is 50 μm or less. With this Sb—Te alloy sintered compact sputtering target, the density of defects having a maximum length of 10 μm or greater arising in a surface finish by machining is 80 or less in an 800 μm square. Thus, the Sb—Te alloy sputtering target structure can be uniformalized and refined, generation of cracks in the sintered target can be inhibited, and generation of arcing during sputtering can be inhibited. Further, surface ruggedness caused by sputter erosion can be reduced in order to obtain a high quality Sb—Te alloy sputtering target. |
| US07803207B2 |
Vacuum cleaner with a divider
An indoor vacuum cleaner comprises a dirty air inlet, a handle, a cyclone separator having an outer wall, a fluid inlet downstream from the dirty air inlet and a fluid outlet, a plate having a cyclone chamber surface and positioned to substantially divide the cyclone separator into a cyclone chamber and a dirt collection chamber, each of the cyclone chamber and the dirt collection chamber having an outer wall, the outer wall of each of the cyclone chamber and the dirt collection chamber having an outer perimeter, the dirt collection chamber having a cyclone chamber end spaced from a dirt collection floor, a passage extending between the cyclone chamber and the dirt collection chamber, the passage configured such that separated dirt travels at least outwardly as the dirt travels through the passage and, an air flow motor. |
| US07803206B2 |
Electronic device filter assembly
A filter assembly includes a sleeve coupled to an external surface of an electronic device and disposed at least partially over an airflow vent of the electronic device, the sleeve configured to receive insertion of a filter element therein. |
| US07803204B1 |
Foreign object deflector for jet engine
A deflector for an aircraft engine comprises a screen attached to a base, a connector connecting the base and the engine, a mechanism to limit the movement of the connector and base, a spring that has two ends, one end being attached to the base inside surface, the spring extending past the base, and the spring's other end is positioned proximate the screen; and a shock absorbing means attached to the base, and connects the base with the engine, whereby when a foreign object contacts the deflector with a force sufficient force to move the spring and the shock absorbing means, the screen, the spring and the shock absorbing means are urged towards the engine, the movement of the screen and the spring being controlled by the shock absorbing means and the limiting mechanism, preventing the foreign object, such as a bird, from entering the engine. |
| US07803203B2 |
Compositions and methods for CMP of semiconductor materials
The invention provides a composition for chemical-mechanical polishing. The composition comprises an abrasive, a first metal rate polishing modifier agent, a second metal rate polishing modifier agent, and a liquid carrier. In one embodiment, the first metal rate polishing modifier agent has a standard reduction potential less than 0.34 V relative to a standard hydrogen electrode, and the second metal rate polishing modifier agent has a standard reduction potential greater than 0.34 V relative to a standard hydrogen electrode. In other embodiments, the first and second metal rate polishing modifier agents are different oxidizing agents. |
| US07803200B2 |
Fuel additive composition
The present invention provides a fuel additive composition, and more particularly, to the fuel additive composition comprising hydrogen peroxide, silicate, borax, sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, and water.When the fuel additive composition of the present invention is added to fuels such as coal, oil, gas and etc., it stimulates fuel combustion, induces the complete combustion of fuel, and increases the heat transfer by preventing clinker formation and fouling in combustion apparatus. In particular, when the fuel additive composition is added to the coal, it increases a pulverizing efficiency in pre-treatment process, thereby facilitating supply of the coal to combustion apparatus advantageously. |
| US07803195B2 |
Obesity treatment and device
A method and apparatus are disclosed for treating obesity includes an artificial fistula created between gastrointestinal organs such as between the stomach and the colon. The method includes selecting an implant comprising a passageway having an internal lumen with an inlet end and an outlet end. The passageway is positioned passing through a first wall of first gastrointestinal organ (for example, passing through the wall of the stomach) and a second wall of a second gastrointestinal organ (for example, passing through the wall of the large intestine) with the inlet end disposed within an interior of the first gastrointestinal organ and with the outlet disposed within an interior of the second gastrointestinal organ. |
| US07803193B2 |
Knee prosthesis having a deformable articulation surface
Knee prostheses are provided. In some embodiments, the knee prostheses include a body formed of a resilient polyurethane having contact surface area that changes during use according to physical loading factors. In some embodiments, the knee prostheses include a femoral component configured for secure engagement with a lower portion of a femur without penetrating the femur and a tibial component configured for secure engagement with an upper portion of a tibia without penetrating the tibia. In that regard, the tibial component is also configured for moving engagement with the femoral component in some instances. |
| US07803188B2 |
Systems and methods for intravertebral reduction
Intravertebral reduction systems are provided to restore a deformed or damaged vertebral body to a desired configuration. The reduction systems can include a plurality of reduction elements sequentially positionable in the intravertebral space for reduction of the same. The reduction systems can also include reduction elements that include a linear insertion configuration and are deformable transversely to the linear insertion configuration in the intravertebral space. |
| US07803185B2 |
Method of implantation of a heart valve prosthesis through a tubular catheter
A method of implanting a heart valve prosthesis is disclosed. A valve is mounted within a support apparatus that is deformable between an expanded and a reduced cross-sectional condition. The prosthesis can be implanted into a patient's heart, such as during a direct vision procedure through a generally tubular implantation apparatus that maintains the prosthesis in its reduced cross-sectional condition until discharged from the tubular apparatus at a desired implantation site. |
| US07803181B2 |
Ostial stent
An improved medical device for use in the treatment of stenosis of the ostium of tubular organs, such as, but not limited to blood vessels. The improved medical device includes a configuration and design that enables at least one end region of the improved medical device to flare outwardly. |
| US07803176B2 |
Sternal closure clamp device
A sternal closure clamp device for securing and retaining longitudinally divided halves of a sternum, the device having four laterally extending engagement members that are positioned in inter-rib spaces on both sides of the sternum. The engagement members are connected to a centralized main body in a manner that allows the engagement members to be shortened or contracted such that the sternal halves may be pressed together and held in abutting relation. Each of the engagement members contracts in a direction non-perpendicular to the sternal incision, and the engagement members on a given side are non-parallel to each other such that device has a generally X-shaped configuration. |
| US07803173B2 |
Looped high strength suture chain for knotless fixation
A chain of loops of braided high strength suture for surgical applications. The suture chain is advantageous for use in knotless fixation of soft tissue to bone, and can be used for knotless side-to-side suturing of U-shaped defects, such as rotator cuff tears. |
| US07803171B1 |
Retrievable inferior vena cava filter
The present invention provides an intravascular filter for minimally invasive deployment into, and extraction from, a blood vessel. The invention comprises an inferior vena cava filter used to prevent migration of clots into the pulmonary artery wherein the filter has a novel architecture such that the filter can be extracted from the vessel without substantially damaging the vessel, even after prolonged periods of deployment. |
| US07803170B2 |
Rotary surgical instruments having curved cutting teeth
A rotary surgical instrument includes an outer member having an aperture in a distal portion thereof, and an inner member for being rotatably disposed within the outer member to move a cutting element on the inner member past the aperture to cut anatomical tissue. The inner member has an aperture, and the cutting element comprises first and second rows of cutting teeth extending longitudinally along opposite sides of the inner member aperture. Each cutting tooth is convexly curved, the cutting teeth of one row curving in opposition to the cutting teeth of the other row. The rows of cutting teeth have their tips staggered. |
| US07803164B2 |
Method for guiding instruments having different sizes
A system and procedure for using the system are disclosed for guiding instruments of varying sizes. The instruments can be guided into various portions of the anatomy for performing a procedure, providing a treatment, measuring a physiological response, or the like. Two or more instruments of varying sizes can be driven or guided relative to one another with the same system. |
| US07803162B2 |
Instruments and method for inserting an intervertebral implant
Instruments and methods for inserting an intervertebral implant. Insertion of the implant is accomplished by grasping the implant between the arms of an insertion instrument having arms which separate from each other and close against each other onto the implant, such that the ends of the arms of the insertion instrument engage recesses of the implant. A spacer may be provided between the arms of the insertion instrument to help position the implant while held by the arms. |
| US07803157B2 |
Dynamic, modular, multilock anterior cervical plate system having detachably fastened assembleable and moveable segments and instrumentation for installation thereof
An anterior cervical plating system having moveable and modular plate segments that are assembleable to vary the overall length of the plate, moveable to allow and/or cause intersegmental compression of vertebral bodies, and coupled together by a detachable fastener. The plating system includes locking elements, each locking element adapted to lock at least two bone screws to the plate, instrumentation, and method for installation thereof. The plating system is capable of both passive and active dynamization and the ability to produce the former from the latter. |
| US07803155B2 |
Vacuum coagulation probes
An embodiment of the invention includes a surgical device for coagulating soft tissue such as atrial tissue in the treatment of atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and atrial tachycardia; tendon or ligament shrinkage; or articular cartilage removal. The surgical device integrates a suction mechanism with the coagulation mechanism improving the lesion creation capabilities of the device. The surgical device comprises an elongate member having an insulative covering attached about conductive elements capable of coagulating soft tissue when radiofrequency or direct current energy is transmitted to the conductive elements. Openings through the insulative covering expose regions of the conductive elements and are coupled to lumens in the elongate member which are routed to a vacuum source. Suction causes the soft tissue to actively engage the opening thus the integrated, exposed conductive elements to facilitate the coagulation process and ensure the lesions created are consistent, continuous, and transmural. The embodiments of the invention can also incorporate cooling mechanisms associated with the conductive elements and coupled to a fluid source to passively transport fluid along the contacted soft tissue surface to cool thus pushing the maximum temperature deeper into tissue. |
| US07803154B2 |
Cryogenic probe for treating enlarged volume of tissue
A cryoprobe for surgical and other treatments. The cryoprobe comprises an expandable section that performs displacement of a distal cryotip forwards when there is elevation of the operation pressure in the interior of the cryoprobe. Needle-wise metal elements are installed on the external side of the cryotip. These needle-wise elements are deflecting outwards by a deflecting member fastened on the distal edge of an external shaft of the cryoprobe. This allows a significant enlargement of the frozen volume of the treated tissue with the same operation temperature and the outer diameter of the cryoprobe. In another embodiment, the needle elements are formed in a displaceable metal sheath and a distal section of a cryotip and/or special protrusions on this distal section act as the deflecting member. |
| US07803153B2 |
Method for preventing myopia progression through identification and correction of optical aberrations
A method for at least one of preventing myopia and retarding the progression of myopia is provided. The method includes measuring optical aberrations in a human eye (42, 43, 44) and correcting the optical aberrations (46). Measuring optical aberrations (42, 43, 44) may include measuring wavefront aberrations (45) of parallel light rays entering the eye. |
| US07803147B2 |
Diaper and absorbent article
A diaper for holding an absorbent article in close bodily contact in the crotch region of the wearer. The diaper comprises a front region, a crotch region having a specified Crotch Holding Force, and a rear region. The crotch region of the diaper typically is elastically extensible in both the longitudinal and lateral directions. The diaper provides an upward holding force against the absorbent article in the crotch region to hold the article in close bodily contact. A system comprising the diaper and an absorbent article for use therewith, and a method for holding such an article in close bodily contact by wearing the diaper, is also disclosed. |
| US07803143B2 |
Implantable hemodialysis access device
An implantable hemodialysis port includes a housing and a septum, the housing being formed from a flexible material and including a plurality of chambers. The chambers are fluidly interconnected with one another by integrated outlet passageways. Each of the chambers includes a sidewall portion and a funnel portion tapering from the sidewall portion. The septum encloses each of the chambers. |
| US07803142B2 |
Microtaper needle and method of use
The present invention relates to medical needles used in connection with guide wires. A needle of the present invention includes a substantially cylindrical tube formed along a central longitudinal axis. A tapered tube is connected to one end of the tube and has a sharpened end. A channel extends through the cylindrical tube and the tapered tube, and is aligned with the longitudinal axis. In some embodiments, the tapered portion is radially expandable. For instance, radial expansion may result when a guide wire is selectively inserted through the channel. The radial expansion may be facilitated by a relief on the tapered tube portion. Optionally, the relief includes a plurality of slots which expand as a guide wire is inserted through the channel and tapered portion, thereby also causing the internal and outer diameters of the tapered portion to expand. |
| US07803140B2 |
Medical connector with closeable male luer
A luer connector comprising a housing with a hollow bore having first and second ends. The hollow bore also has a male luer tip and a tapering interior surface. The luer connector also comprises a rigid valve member configured to at least partially extend through the housing. The valve member has a first opened end and a second closed end. The valve member also comprises a passageway within the valve member and an outwardly extending flange near the second end adapted to seal the hollow bore at the second end of the housing when placed in contact with a tapering interior surface of the housing. The valve member further comprises at least one opening near the closed end of the valve member extending outward from the passageway through the valve member and at least one strut attached to the valve member. At least a portion of the strut extends substantially parallel to the central axis of the valve member. The luer connector also comprises a retaining member configured to couple the valve member and the housing and a sealing element disposed within the housing. The sealing element is configured to inhibit fluid communication through the hollow bore of the housing between the interior of the male luer tip of the housing and the first end of the housing. |
| US07803138B2 |
Blood collection device
A safety needle assembly has a needle hub and a needle cannula projecting from the hub. Wings project transversely from the hub to facilitate manipulation and positioning of the needle assembly. A shield is hingedly attached to the needle hub and can be rotated from a first position where the needle cannula is exposed to a second position where the needle cannula is shielded. At least one latch may be disposed on the shield for secure locked engagement with the hub, the wings and/or the tubing extending from the hub. A spring may also be provided for propelling the shield into the second position. |
| US07803137B2 |
Intubation system for use with an endoscope
An intubation system is provided for use with an endoscope. The intubation system includes a guide apparatus having a track that is adapted to be associated with the endoscope such that bending of the track is substantially decoupled from bending of the endoscope. The intubation system also includes a positioning device having a first coupling member on the distal end and an intubation device having a second coupling member on the proximal end. The intubation device and the positioning device each include a mating member that is adapted to slidingly engage the track external of the endoscope, whereby the first and second coupling members may be releasably attached together. |
| US07803133B2 |
Flow controllers
An apparatus for selecting a flow rate of a fluid includes an axle including an elongated cylindrical member having flow paths, each flow path being defined by a corresponding set of radial holes, each set of radial holes comprising at least one radial hole that extends substantially between an outer surface of the axle and an interior cavity of the axle, and a barrel including an elongated cylindrical member within which the axle is disposed, the barrel having input ports and an output port, the barrel being configured to enable the axle to rotate about an axis of rotation that extends along a length of the axle, wherein a flow rate of a fluid is selected by rotating the axle to a position so that a set of radial holes is in alignment with one or more ports of the barrel. |
| US07803131B2 |
Devices and methods for percutaneously treating aortic valve stenosis
Devices and methods for their use in percutaneously increasing the aortic valve flow of a stenotic aortic valve are provided. The subject devices include an aortic valve isolation element, a shunt element and an aortic valve flushing element. Also provided are systems and kits that include the subject devices and can be employed in practicing the subject methods. The subject devices, methods, systems and kits find use in treating conditions associated with the presence of stenotic aortic valves. |
| US07803123B2 |
Lancet device having capillary action
A device for sampling body fluid, the device comprising, a main body, a lancet disposed within the main body, a carrier disposed within the main body fixedly attached to the lancet, a biasing means in communication with the lancet and the carrier, an annular space disposed within the main body adjacent the lancet, and a means for measuring a body fluid. Wherein the means for measuring the body fluid may include micro-porous test strips, an electronic testing device, an optical/reflectance testing measuring device, or a visual inspection. |
| US07803118B2 |
Detection of heart failure using a photoplethysmograph
A method for diagnosis includes receiving a signal associated with blood oxygen saturation of a patient during sleep. The signal is filtered so as to eliminate signal components at frequencies equal to and greater than a respiratory frequency of the patient. The filtered signal is processed to detect a pattern corresponding to multiple cycles of periodic breathing. |
| US07803112B2 |
Apparatus and method for displaying sectional planes of target object utilizing 3-dimensional ultrasound data
An apparatus for displaying sectional planes of a target object utilizing 3 dimensional (3D) ultrasound data. The apparatus is capable of scanning the target object in real time by improving a scan conversion speed and virtually scans the target object by storing previously acquired 3D data. The apparatus, which displays a target object by using 3D ultrasound data, includes 1) a scan conversion unit for performing scan conversion to convert Cartesian coordinates for display on a screen of a display device to conical coordinates of 3D data, and 2) a rendering unit for rendering multiple sectional plane images, based on the 3D scan conversion, parallel with a reference sectional plane. |
| US07803111B2 |
Vehicle with on-board overweight and obesity preventing system and method
A motor vehicle and a method of operating same, including an on-board vehicle microcomputer having a memory, and a display connected to the microcomputer. An on-board weighing apparatus located in the vehicle is adapted to weigh a person in the vehicle and provide an input to the on-board vehicle microcomputer of the weight of the person from time to time, whereby a weight trend can be analyzed for the person and overweight or obesity condition of the person that may develop in a short period of time, if any, will be forecasted and information of such weight trends provided to a health care professional to prevent it. |
| US07803110B2 |
Veterinary otoscope
A veterinary otoscope permitting examination of an ear is defined by an instrument head including a proximal end and a distal insertion portion that is insertable into the ear. The veterinary otoscope includes an imaging lens train disposed within the instrument head, wherein each of the imagine lens train, an eyepiece and a distal opening of said insertion portion are aligned along an optical axis. The veterinary otoscope further includes a focusing mechanism for selectively moving at least one of the imagine lens train and the optics contained within the eyepiece relative to one another along the optical axis. The imagine lens train and the optics in the eyepiece define an optical system such that an entrance pipil is substantially located in the distal insertion portion of the instrument head, thereby enabling the entire tympanic membrane to be viewed at once by the user. |
| US07803109B2 |
Method and apparatus for protecting the distal lens of endoscopes
An apparatus which is self-contained, disposable, utilized for protecting the distal lens of endoscopes. The apparatus is sterile and is used as a holder or as an anti-fog solution applicator for the scope while protecting it from impact with a shock absorbent outer housing. A new method for protecting endoscopes by placing an inexpensive sterile protective cover over the distal lens of the endoscope which entails, placing the protector over the distal lens prior to medical procedure, protective cover is used intermittently and repeatedly during the medical procedure when the scope is not in use. Finally, at the end of the medical procedure the protective cover is placed over the distal lens and not removed until the scope reaches the area where it will be cleaned and sterilized. By protecting the scope prior to, during and after a medical procedure, endoscope repairs are reduced thereby saving hospitals money. |
| US07803108B2 |
In-vivo image acquiring apparatus, receiving apparatus, and in-vivo information acquiring system
An object of the present invention is to enable a receiving side to easily recognize which of imaging devices has picked up received image data. A capsule endoscope (one example of the in-vivo image acquiring apparatus) of the present invention is swallowed by a subject, and picks up images of the inside of organs of the subject. The capsule endoscope has a plurality of LEDs, a plurality of CCDs, and a transmission module. The CCDs paired with the LEDs pick up images of the inside of a body cavity illuminated by the LEDs. The transmission module adds identification data for identifying the CCDs to image data in front and rear directions of the capsule endoscope picked up by the CCDS, and transmit the image data together with the identification data to the receiving side. |
| US07803107B2 |
Guidewire locking device and method
A locking device for a maintaining an elongated member at a selected place within a body lumen includes a substantially rigid body including an attachment portion adapted to be coupled to a proximal portion of a medical instrument. When in an operative position, the distal portion of the medical instrument is received within the body lumen and a head coupled to the substantially rigid body. The head is configured to overlie an access port of the medical device when the attachment portion is coupled to the proximal portion of the medical device in a predetermined configuration. A plurality of locking features extends from the head to immobilize a section of the elongated member relative to the medical device. |
| US07803102B2 |
Methods and apparatus for intraocular brachytherapy
A method for performing intraocular brachytherapy and an apparatus for performing the same is disclosed. The apparatus preferably comprises a hand-held delivery device that advances a radiation source into an associated cannula or probe that is positioned adjacent the target tissue. The handpiece provides for shielded storage of the radiation source when retracted from the cannula and includes a slider mechanism for advancing and retracting the radiation source. The radiation source is mounted to a wire that has a flexible distal end and a relatively stiffer proximal end. A positioning system for the cannula is also disclosed. |
| US07803094B1 |
Seating device having exercise functionality
The invention relates to a seating device having exercise functionality. In particular, the invention relates to a seating device that can be used as furniture as well as an exercising device. The invention further relates to a seating device having stretchable cords threaded through its framework. Furthermore, the invention relates to a seating device that has brackets attached to its framework to facilitate the movement of the stretchable cords when the seating device is being used for exercise purposes. |
| US07803086B2 |
Controller of driver for vehicles
A control apparatus for a vehicular drive system including (a) a differential portion having a differential mechanism operable to distribute an output of an engine to a first electric motor and a power transmitting member, a second electric motor disposed in a power transmitting path between the power transmitting member and a vehicle drive wheel, and a switching clutch and a switching brake provided in the differential mechanism and operable to limit a differential function of the differential portion, and (b) a step-variable automatic transmission portion constituting a part of the power transmitting path and operable to perform a clutch-to-clutch shifting action by a releasing action of a coupling device and an engaging action of another coupling device, the control apparatus including a step-variable shifting control configured to change an amount of racing of an input speed of the automatic transmission portion during the clutch-to-clutch shifting action, depending upon whether the differential function of the differential portion is limited by the switching clutch and brake. |
| US07803084B2 |
8-speed transmission
The transmission has a plurality of members that can be utilized in powertrains to provide eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. The transmission includes four planetary gear sets having five torque-transmitting devices, three fixed interconnections and a grounded member. 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 five torque-transmitting devices provide interconnections between various gear members, and with a stationary member, and are operated in combinations of three to establish at least eight forward speed ratios and at least one reverse speed ratio. |
| US07803082B2 |
Multi-step transmission
A transmission including an input and output shafts, gearsets (RS1-RS4), shafts (1-8) and elements (A-E). Carriers respectively of gearsets (RS4, RS3) and the input and output shafts respectively form shafts (1, 2), sun gears of gearsets (RS1, RS4) form shaft (3). A ring gear and carrier respectively of gearsets (RS1, RS2) form shafts (4, 8). A ring and sun gear respectively of gearsets (RS2, RS3) form shaft (5), a carrier a ring gear respectively of gearsets (RS1, RS3) form shaft (6), a sun gear of gearset (RS2) and a ring gear of gearset (RS4) form shaft (7). In the power flow, elements (A, B) are respectively between shafts (3, 4) and the housing; element (C) between shafts (5, 1), element (D) between shafts (8, 2) or (8, 6); element (E) between two of shafts (5, 7, 8). Gearsets (RS2, RS4) are axially and radially aligned between gearsets (RS1, RS3). |
| US07803081B2 |
System and method of controlling automatic transmission
In system and method of controlling an automatic transmission that includes a lowest gear-stage friction element and has a lowest gear stage having a largest gear ratio and a gear stage other than the lowest gear stage, the lowest gear stage being established through engagement of the lowest gear-stage friction element, the gear stage other than the lowest gear stage being established while the lowest gear-stage friction element is kept in disengagement, a temperature of working oil in the automatic transmission is sensed, and use of the lowest gear stage is inhibited and use of the gear stage other than the lowest gear stage is allowed when the sensed temperature of the working oil is lower than a first predetermined temperature as a predetermined extremely low temperature at which an engagement failure of the lowest gear-stage friction element is caused. |
| US07803080B2 |
High strength and stiffness silent chain with improved noise
An improved link for a chain for use with a sprocket, the link comprising a body having a pair of apertures for receiving connecting pins and a pair of teeth having outside flanks, and inside flanks between the teeth defining a crotch. The improvement includes an effective outer flank angle between a line tangent to the outer flank of the link at 1.5 P and a vertical line intersecting the tangent line of less than or equal to 29 degrees, an effective inner flank angle between a line tangent to the inner flank of the link at 0.5 P and a vertical line intersecting the tangent line of less than or equal to 29 degrees, and a plurality ratios. The links may be assembled into a chain and connected by a plurality of pins. |
| US07803078B2 |
Tensioner
A tensioner comprising a base, a pivot arm pivotally engaged with the base, a torsion spring engaged between the base and the pivot arm for biasing the pivot arm, a first damping member and a second damping member disposed between the pivot arm and the base, the first damping member wedgingly engagable between the pivot arm and the second damping member, and the second damping member frictionally engaged between the first damping member and the base. |
| US07803077B1 |
Constant torque input infinitely variable automatic transmission
A constant torque input infinitely variable automatic transmission preferably includes a transmission base, a first cone member, a second cone member, a cone drive member and a biasing member. The transmission base preferably includes a drive base, a first cone yoke and a second cone yoke. The first cone yoke is pivotally retained by the drive base and the first cone member is rotatably retained by the first cone yoke. The second cone yoke extends from the drive base and the second cone yoke rotatably retains the second cone member. A small diameter end of the first cone member is positioned adjacent to a large diameter end of the second cone member. The bias member causes an axis of the first cone member to move toward an axis of the second cone member. The cone drive member is received by an outer perimeter of the first and second cone members. |
| US07803075B2 |
Vehicle transmission
A vehicle transmission includes a crankshaft extending through a seal cover and into an oil-storing end portion of a driven shaft. The oil-storing end portion of the driven shaft defines a lubricating space filled with lubricating oil, and extends into the seal cover. A unidirectional clutch is disposed in the lubricating space and outwardly of the seal cover. |
| US07803074B2 |
Belt type continuous variable transmission, power unit having the belt type continuous variable transmission, vehicle mounting thereon the belt type continuous variable transmission, and sheave for continuous variable transmission
A belt type continuous variable transmission comprises a primary sheave, a secondary sheave, and a belt. The primary sheave comprises a first sheave body, a second sheave body that forms between it and the first sheave body a belt groove, about which a belt is entrained, a plurality of push bodies that slide the second sheave body according to centrifugal forces to change a width of the belt groove, and a plurality of stoppers that restrict movements of the push bodies by contacting with outer surfaces of the push bodies when the second sheave body reaches a position of minimum transmission gear ratio, in which the belt groove is made smallest in width. The stoppers are shaped to accelerate partial wear of the outer surfaces of the push bodies. |
| US07803073B2 |
Compact broadhead
An axially compact broadhead for archery and other such purposes is disclosed. The broadhead may be formed from a tip configured to facilitate penetration of the tip into an object with a pointed distal end and an opposite proximal end. The tip may include a central tip chamber extending distally into the tip from the proximal end and a plurality of blade slots extending from the proximal end of the tip toward the distal end. A base may be positioned proximally of the tip and have a central base chamber. One or more blades may be positioned in the blade slots and extend outwardly from the tip. An elongated engaging bar may extend through the central base chamber of the base and into the central tip chamber to affix the blades and provide a post for attaching the broadhead to an insert of an arrow. |
| US07803066B2 |
Golf club head with three-dimensional alignment aid and method of manufacture
A golf club head has a front wall member and a rear wall member joined by a pair of arms that extend rearward from the from the heel and toe ends of the front wall member. An arcuate wall formed in the rear wall member provides an alignment aid. The club may have a protrusion extending above the top rail. The protrusion may have an arcuate surface that corresponds to the arcuate wall formed in the rear member to enhance alignment of the golf club head. The club head may include a transverse alignment aid to assist the user with proper eye position and lie of the club head when addressing the golf ball. |
| US07803065B2 |
Golf club head
A hollow golf club head with a concave portion is disclosed and claimed. The club head includes a metallic portion and a light-weight portion, which may be formed of plastic, composite, or the like. The concave portion allows the club designer to make a club head having very thin portions while still maintaining the requisite structural integrity. Convex bulges may optionally be provided to house weight inserts to enhance the playing characteristics of the golf club. The metallic portion of the club head may take on the appearance of a frame, into which several light-weight inserts are positioned. These light-weight inserts may be positioned in the crown, skirt, and sole of the club head. The club head may be formed by co-molding, eliminating the need for welding or adhesives, freeing mass to be used in more beneficial ways. The club head may be large to increase playability and forgiveness. The club head may include one or more light-weight inserts to manipulate the playing characteristics of the resulting golf club. These inserts may have attachment surfaces that are relatively angled such that the inserts are subjected to compressive forces rather than shear forces upon impact with a golf ball during a golf swing. |
| US07803058B2 |
Scented bowling balls and methods
A scented article of manufacture, such as a bowling ball, including a mass of polymeric material. The mass of polymeric material is substantially nonporous and may be substantially rigid. Polyurethane may be used as the polymeric material. A method by which the article of manufacture is formed includes blending fragrance with a liquid or liquified material, substantially removing gas and gas bubbles from the mixture of fragrance and liquid or liquified material, introducing the mixture into a cavity of a mold, and permitting or causing at least the liquid or liquified material within the cavity to cure. |
| US07803053B2 |
System for real-time game network tracking
A data presentation system that allows a user to view information from a game network in real-time is disclosed. Information is collected from a game network and stored in a data repository. Data is gathered from the data repository, filtered, formatted, and displayed on a viewer of a user machine connected to the data presentation system. The user machine may be wired or wireless, and can include handheld devices as well. A user can select from a number of data views and customize the views, thus ensuring that the desired information is available to the user. Information is updated at a pre-selected rate, or as the network allows. Pre-filtering of data can provide notice to a user when predetermined network events occur. |
| US07803051B2 |
Casino table with controlled display of hidden cards or symbols
Systems and methods for playing live casino games. The systems have casino tables with changeable displays which portray virtual playing cards or symbols to live participants. The displays can be controlled to show hidden cards or symbols only to the player at that player position by depressing a manual button or touching a touch screen display. Viewing by others can be prevented by using the player's hands or other means. Shuffling, cutting, dealing, betting and return of playing cards are accomplished using data processing functions within an electronic game processor or processors which enable these functions to be performed quickly and without manual manipulation of playing cards. |
| US07803046B2 |
Simulcast pari-mutuel gaming machine with casino and lottery styled wagers for continuous play
An gaming machine for and method of par-mutuel wagering that allows individuals to continuously place multiple casino and lottery styled pari-mutuel wagers on simulcast live and/or recorded pari-mutuel race events. The gaming machine includes a display screen to provide a graphic display of a plurality of pari-mutuel gaming options to a player, and a selection device operable by the player to select at least one of the pari-mutuel gaming options displayed on the screen, the selection device operable by the player to input a wager corresponding to the selected at least one pari-mutuel gaming option. The gaming machine has the ability to be linked to a network of gaming machines in pari-mutuel and/or other wagering venues. |
| US07803045B2 |
Wagering game with communication feature for special wagers
A communication feature or a plurality of communication features allows a player to know that he or she has selected a special event to be conducted in the wagering game. Generally, the player must meet certain criteria (e.g., play the maximum number of paylines) or, perhaps, make an additional wager to be eligible for the special event. The communication features may include (i) an indicator within the player-input device that is used to allow the player to select the special event, (ii) a banner that is displayed prior to and during the wagering game that indicates that the special event is activated, (iii) a placard that is displayed prior to the wagering game that indicates that the special event is activated, and/or (iv) the altering of one or more symbols that are used to indicate the randomly selected outcome of the wagering game. |
| US07803044B2 |
Gaming device having a game with decreasing probabilities of success
A gaming device having a bonus scheme wherein the success or failure of a current selection directly affects the player's chances for success in a later selection. The probabilities of success are related to the number of previous successful attempts by the player. |
| US07803040B1 |
Concave adjust assembly including a torsion axle for damping crop threshing impulse loads
The concave adjust assembly uses a torsion axle connecting a drive to a concave. The torsion axle includes an inner element having an angular sectional shape, a tubular outer element disposed about the inner element and having a larger angular sectional shape oriented such that corners of the tubular element are disposed opposite flats of the inner element, the elements being laterally relatively rotatable, and damping elements disposed between the inner and outer elements such that the rotation will compressively load the damping elements. The drive includes a motor, such that operation of the motor will adjustably move the concave, and the damping elements will damp impulse loads generated from threshing, to reduce transmission of the loads to the drive. |
| US07803030B2 |
Toy vehicle, toy assembly device and method for assembling toy
A toy vehicle, a toy assembly device and a related method includes a toy body having a plurality of component members, and a plurality of support frame members respectively supporting the component members. The component members and the support frame members have respective engaging portions that can engage and disengage in a horizontal direction. Each of the support frame members has a fitting part provided thereon for connecting the support frame members to one another. Each of the component members has a fitting portion provided thereon for connecting the components members to one another. When the support frame members, each with a component member supported thereon, are connected to one another through the fitting parts, the component members are connected to one another by the fitting portions to form the toy body, so that the toy body can engage with or disengage from the support frame members connected to one another. |
| US07803029B2 |
Method of fabricating organic electroluminescent display device
An organic electroluminescent display device includes an array element layer formed on a substrate, the array element layer including a switching element, a driving element, a first electrode, an organic luminescent layer, and a second electrode, and a ground line formed on the substrate, the ground line directly contacting the second electrode. |
| US07803027B2 |
Watercraft paddle propulsion system
A watercraft propulsion device having a plurality of cooperating paddles driven by levers in a sweeping motion while cooperating with a peddle gear and electric motor in order to produce a reciprocating back and forth paddle motion capable of driving the watercraft through water densely populated with obstructive matter such as grass, Lilly pads, logs and other debris with ease. Additionally the pedal gear of the present invention allows for the paddles to be lifted while being brought towards the watercraft and then the paddle is brought downward and away from the vessel to push the device forward. Finally a speed throttle arm is mounted to the device to control the speed at which the paddles reciprocate and to control the direction that force is applied at the stern of the watercraft. |
| US07803026B2 |
Marine engine exhaust system
A marine engine exhaust system is provided. One exemplary embodiment of the system includes first and second manifolds. A first gas is transferred through a first conduit from the first manifold and is isolated from cooling water through at least a portion of the first conduit. A second conduit is in fluid communication with the second manifold and allows a second gas to be transferred through that is isolated from cooling water through a portion of its length. The first and second conduits are in fluid communication with a third conduit in which the first and second gases merge. Cooling water is merged with either the first or second gas, or both, in the first and second conduits before the first gas and second gas merge in the third conduit. |
| US07803025B2 |
System for mounting a marine jet propulsion system
A watercraft has a hull and a deck disposed above the hull. A ride plate is mounted below a rear portion of the hull. A jet pump assembly includes a jet pump disposed at least in part between the ride plate and the hull. A front wall is formed at least in part by the hull and disposed forwardly of the jet pump. The jet pump assembly is mounted on a top surface of the ride plate via a plurality of resilient mounts At least one sealing member forms a seal between the portion of the jet pump and the portion of the front wall. The jet pump is mounted to the watercraft only via a plurality of mounting points. The jet pump is resiliently mounted to the watercraft via each of the plurality of mounting points. |
| US07803023B2 |
Connector for automobile with high current capability
A connector for an automobile with high current capability includes a circular terminal and a connector housing. The circular terminal is configured with a cylinder and has a slot formed in an outer periphery of the cylinder at one end and at least one projection formed on the outer periphery at the other end. The connector housing has a cylindrical space for receiving the circular terminal. The cylindrical space has an anti-separation protrusion formed on an inner periphery thereof and coupled with the slot of the circular terminal to prevent separation of the circular terminal. Also, the cylindrical space has at least one anti-rotation groove formed in the inner periphery thereof and engaged with the at least one projection of the circular terminal so as to prevent rotation of the circular terminal. This connector may keep the coupling between the circular terminal and the connector housing in a stable state. |
| US07803022B2 |
Thermocouple connector for joining thermocouple wires
A thermocouple connector has a first member and a second member which couples to the first member. The first member carries two first terminals for electrically joining to the respective ends of a pair of thermocouple wires. The second member carries two corresponding second terminals for electrically joining to the respective ends of a pair of thermocouple extension wires. Each first terminal contacts a respective second terminal when the first and second members are coupled. |
| US07803020B2 |
Backplane system having high-density electrical connectors
A computer system architecture in which functionally compatible electronic components are located on modular printed circuit boards. Thus, a type of processor used by the system can be changed by replacing the printed circuit board incorporating the processor. Similarly a type of peripheral bus used can be changed simply by replacing the printed circuit board containing the peripheral controller. High-density connectors connect the circuit boards. Some embodiments of the invention use a single backplane. Other embodiments place peripheral slots on a second, passive backplane. |
| US07803016B2 |
Electronic accessory for an MP3 player, and method of providing the same
An electronic accessory (715) for an MP3 player comprising: (a) a body (705) having a neck (707) extending from the body, the neck having a cross-sectional dimension that is substantially less than a corresponding cross-sectional dimension of the body; (b) an electrical connector (763) located at least partially within the neck and configured to electrically connect the accessory to the MP3 player; (c) at least one electrical components (701) located at least partially within the body; and (d) a at least two electrical conductors (790) electrically coupling the electrical components to the electrical connector. |
| US07803010B1 |
Signal line connector structure of computer system
A signal line connector structure of a computer system includes a casing, a first connecting module and a second connecting module. The casing consists of an upper casing and a lower casing. The upper casing includes a first positioning block having a first stop side, and the lower casing includes a second positioning block having a second stop side. The first connecting module and the second connecting module are installed in the casing and abutted and fixed by the first positioning block and the second positioning block respectively to enhance the stability and convenience of the connection. In addition, two connecting modules are used for improving the applicability. |
| US07803006B2 |
Burn-in socket with hard stopper
A burn-in includes a base, a number of contacts received in the base, and a cover pivotally mounted to the base and rotatably moving between an open position and a closed position. The base defines a receiving space and a plurality of recesses adjacent to and communicating with the receiving space. Two hard stoppers are mounted to the recesses of the base and support upwardly the cover. |
| US07803005B1 |
Barbed-shaped connector elements with additional pre-seal element for improved holding ability and moisture resistance
A coupling system that forms very high moisture resistance to connectable elements comprising a male element containing female connection points inserted into a female element containing male connection points. These made from rigid and thermoplastic materials. This system has a series of circumferentially barbed receiving grooves on the female element and circumferentially formed barb elements on the male element and designed to fit in the grooves of the female element. These grooves mate to form a first moisture barrier and a rigid lip on the male element circumferentially surrounding the female connection points, presses into a flexible face containing the male connection points on the female element to form yet another moisture barrier. Yet another improvement is the presence of a circumferentially formed shoulder on the male element designed to snugly fit into a circumferentially formed shoulder receiving element on the female. This system can be easily be connected, disconnected and reconnected a plurality of times and yet the very high moisture resistant seal is repeated. It finds good use in communications or electrical connections among others. |
| US07803004B2 |
Airtight electrical socket
A water and/or airtight electrical socket for portable electronic devices includes sealing elements that are shaped like an arc, and arranged to seal only a portion of the perimeter of the socket-plug interface. When this arc element experiences pressure, it will mechanically relay the force caused by the pressure only to that section of the perimeter of the socket-plug interface that it is arranged to seal. It will not relay mechanical forces any further. This way, the mechanical effect of any extra asymmetric pressure will simply be limited to increasing the pressure of the seal in the perimeter section of that particular sealing element, thereby tightening the seal further still. This allows the socket opening to be sealed in a water- and/or airtight manner even in asymmetric pressure conditions, both when there is no plug in the socket and also when a plug is inside the socket. |
| US07803001B2 |
Ground connector
A ground connector including a frame and a U-bolt. The frame has a first conductor contact surface and a second conductor contact surface. The first and second conductor contact surfaces are angled relative to each other. The U-bolt has ends configured to extend through portions of the frame. The U-bolt and the frame are configured to directly contact and clamp a member therebetween. |
| US07803000B2 |
Wire connection unit
A wire connection unit includes a connector electrically connecting a first wire and a second wire, a first case and a second case. The second case is joined with the first case, and has an inner face opposing the first case. The inner face is formed with a first groove adapted to hold the first wire and the second wire, a second groove intersecting the first groove, and a first concave portion. The first concave portion is disposed at a part of the first groove except for a position where the second groove intersects the first groove, and accommodating the connector. One of a braided wire pulled out from the first wire and an earth wire electrically connected to the braided wire is accommodated in the second groove. The second groove communicates between a first outside face of the second case and a second outside face of the second case, the second outside case opposite to the first outside face. |
| US07802995B2 |
Rotatable connector connecting two flexible printed circuit boards
A rotatable connector includes a first rotating member, a second rotating member rotatable relative to the first rotating member, at least one conductive connecting member sandwiched between the first rotating member and the second rotating member, and a shaft. The first rotating member includes a first rotating body and a first flexible printed circuit board fixed to the first rotating body. The first rotating body includes at least one conductive portion electrically connected to the first flexible printed circuit board. The second rotating member includes a second rotating body and a second flexible printed circuit board fixed to the second rotating body. The second rotating body includes at least one conductive protrusion. The at least one conductive connecting member electrically connects the least one conductive protrusion to the at least one conductive portion. The shaft extends through the first rotating body, the second rotating body and the second flexible printed circuit board. |
| US07802990B2 |
Laparoscopic camera navigation trainer
A system for training users of laparoscopic cameras includes geometric targets disposed in spaced relation upon a base such that acquiring a laparoscopic view of each geometric target requires a change in the orientation of a laparoscopic camera. Each geometric target has disposed thereon an image of the same geometric shape, and each geometric target has an orientation line disposed thereon. The system accommodates both straight and angled laparoscopes. A method for training a person includes providing a system described above and allowing the person to use the laparoscopic camera to acquire images geometric targets. A preferred method includes the steps of having the user repeatedly acquire geometric targets with a 0 degree laparoscope until the measured time is less than a first time threshold and then having the user repeatedly acquire geometric targets with an angled laparoscope until the measured time is less than a second time threshold. |
| US07802989B2 |
Ozone tray
Apparatus for the treatment of iatrogenic enamel damage includes a tray for connection to a handpiece for delivering ozone to teeth. A port in the tray is provided for receiving the ozone. The tray includes a resilient edge for sealably engaging the tooth/gums to prevent escape of ozone therepast. |
| US07802979B2 |
Dough Moulder
A dough moulder including a dough conveyor operable to receive a strip of dough, the conveyor having a first run operable to co-operate with a curling element to curl or roll the dough strip into a dough piece and a second run operable with a pressure rolling board to mould the dough piece, wherein the pressure rolling board has an upper section and a lower section, the lower section including a plurality of formed channels or troughs. |
| US07802977B2 |
Apparatus for melt spinning and windup of synthetic yarn
An apparatus for melt spinning and winding up synthetic yarns comprising a spinning appliance, a treating appliance and a windup machine. The treating appliance comprises a runoff godet for guiding the yarns before entry and distribution of the yarns into a plurality of winding stations in the windup machine, the runoff godet being arranged above the windup machine and guiding the yarns in a parallel side by side arrangement on its circumference. The runoff godet is arranged transversely to a winding spindle and above the windup machine, the windup machine comprising a plurality of head yarn guides which are disposed upstream of the winding stations and are arranged in a vertically oriented runup plane. To ensure a very low-friction guidance for the yarns, the invention provides that the head yarn guides of the winding stations are disposed downstream of the runoff godet immediately in the yarn path and such that on deflection of the yarns into the runup plane an angle of deflection of not more than 15° is not exceeded. |
| US07802976B2 |
Mold for molding tire and pneumatic tire molded by the same
The mold for molding a tire has the contact part 42 that contacts with the end surface in the circumferential direction of the adjacent pieces and the non-contact part 44 that does not contact with the end surface in the circumferential direction of the adjacent pieces at the end surface 40 in the circumferential direction of the piece 30 in the segments right after the mold of the cycle of the tire molding process in which the opening and closure of the mold are repeated is closed, and the non-contact part 44 is present in the inner side of the tire radial direction, the contact part 42 is present outside of the tire radial direction than the non-contact part, and right before the mold in the cycle of the tire molding process is opened, the end surface 40 in the circumferential direction of the piece 30 in the segments contacts with the end surface 40 in the circumferential direction of the adjacent pieces in the non-contact part 44. |
| US07802974B2 |
Screw compressor having asymmetric seal around rotor axis
A compressor includes a male rotor (26) having a screw-type boy portion (30) extending from a first end (31) to a second end (32) and held within a housing assembly for rotation about a first rotor axis (500). A female rotor (27, 28) has a screw-type female body portion (33, 34) meshed with the male body portion and extending from a first end (35, 36) to a second end (37, 38) and held within the housing assembly for rotation about a second rotor axis (501, 502). An end seal (120) has a first surface (126) engaging the female body portion first end and being asymmetric around the second axis. |
| US07802963B2 |
Pivot ring
A pivot ring arrangement for a stage of variable stator vanes (VSVs) (38) in a gas turbine engine comprises a plurality of segments (12) secured in a segment carrier (22). The segments are injection molded from self-lubricating material, obviating the need for separate bushes for the VSV spindles (36). |
| US07802962B2 |
Bearing support structure and a gas turbine engine comprising the bearing support structure
A bearing support structure is provided for installation in a gas turbine engine between radially inner first and second bearings adapted to rotatably support a first and a second rotor, respectively, and a radially outer engine frame. The support structure includes a first annular plate-shaped part and an arrangement for supporting the first bearing at one end thereof and a second annular plate-shaped part and an arrangement for supporting the second bearing at one end thereof. The first and second plate-shaped parts are joined together forming a one-piece unit for installation in the gas turbine engine. |
| US07802959B2 |
Compact palletizer
A compact palletizer combines a plate apron and an apron conveyor as a layer build area positionable both vertically and horizontally to implement receipt and organization of items as layers and to stack item layers on a pallet. A puller bar serves to pull item rows into layers in a layer building operation and to act as a backstop in delivering an item layer onto a stack of items. An apron serves to also deliver empty pallets to a stack build area. |
| US07802955B2 |
Dowel for insertion into an opening of a wall, in particular on a vehicle body
A dowel for insertion into an opening (12) of a wall (14), in particular on a vehicle body, has a shank section (16) which extends through the opening (12) in an inserted state and a flange (18) adjoined thereto and made of a first material component, and a sealing section (20) made of a second material component. The second material component is a plastic material which expands at an elevated temperature and tightly closes the opening (12) in the expanded state. |
| US07802950B2 |
Tool clamping insert and tool clamping device
A tool clamping insert has a tool holder for receiving a tool shank. The tool holder hole is nominally smaller than the tool shank to be therein but upon heating of the insert expands to a size permitting insertion of the tool shank and, upon cooling, shrink fitting therein. The insert has an external clamping surface and is positioned in a clamping unit. The clamping surface and the tool holder hole are each configured with diameters, external and internal respectively, that change along the progression of their axial lengths. |
| US07802948B1 |
Drill extender
The invention is a drill bit extender and method that enables holes to be formed or screws to be driven remote from a drill motor. It includes a drill adapter for attaching to a drill bit, hole saw, or spade bit, for example. The drill adapter accepts a threaded rod, such as a segment of rod that is threaded along its entire length, where the length of the rod determines the distance that a hole can be drilled remote from a drill motor. The rod is readily attachable and replaceable to enable an operator flexibility in drilling at various locations remote to a drill motor. The rod is attached to a drill motor by a drill motor adapter, which securely retains the rod in the drill motor adapter, enabling the drill motor to drive the remotely located drill bit efficiently. |
| US07802947B2 |
Cutting tool insert having internal microduct for coolant
A cutting tool insert includes: a body defining a rake face, a flank face, and a cutting edge at an intersection of the rake and flank faces; and a cooling microduct within the body. A portion of the microduct extends along the cutting edge not more than 0.5 millimeter from the rake face, and not more than 0.5 millimeter from the flank face. The microduct has a cross-sectional area of not more than 1.0 square millimeter. The microduct is adapted to permit the flow of a coolant therethrough to transfer heat away from the cutting edge and extend the useful life of the insert. Secondary conduits having cross-sectional area no larger than 0.004 square millimeter may communicate between the microduct and the rake and/or flank face to exhaust coolant behind the cutting edge and further enhance cooling. |
| US07802942B2 |
Waste water electrical power generating system
An environmental protective electrical power generating system is formed by a penstock connected at its opposite ends to a large sewer for conveying waste water from feeder pipelines to a sanitary treatment station. Sewer waste water is propelled through the sewer line by pumping equipment which simultaneously pulverizes most large objects carried by the waste water. The waste water is diverted, through a control gate, into the penstock where it flows through and operates one or more water-operated turbines. The turbines are operatively connected to electrical power generators for producing electrical power and dispersing the power through an electrical power transmission system. Depending upon the size of the sewer pipes, the volume of liquid flowing there-through, and the turbine and generator equipment, electrical power is generated without affecting the environment or ecology and without the use of fossil fuels. |
| US07802940B2 |
Forged knurled socket housing
A ball and socket joint assembly comprises a housing having an interior socket and an exterior surface at least partially knurled for press fit into a mating first suspension part, such as a control arm. A ball is rotatably seated within the socket to provide an articulating joint. A mounting shank extends from the ball, outwardly from the housing, for attaching to a second suspension component, such as a suspended wheel. The housing, together with its knurls, is formed in a forging tool. As distinguished from the prior art technique of machining, knurls formed in the forging process allow economical, high-volume production. In addition, the forging technique allows greater design flexibility to place knurls in surface configurations and with longitudinal profiles and non-uniform shapes previously unattainable or impractical with conventional machining techniques. |
| US07802938B2 |
Resilient rod feature in hanging file folder
A binder for holding documents is disclosed. The binder has a spine with a pair of cover flaps attached to each side of the spine. Attached to the spine is a latching device, also referred to as a locking device, that includes a first retaining member, a latching member, and a second retaining member. The first and second retaining members are parallel to each other and extend perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the spine. The binder is configured to hold a plurality of document modules, each of which hold a set of documents, which are flexible sheets of material, such as paper or plastic. Each module has first and second ends. The first end is contoured to mate with a portion of an external profile of the first retaining member. The second end attaches to the second retaining member. The latching member moves between a latched position where it engages the first end of the module and an unlatched position where it is not engaged to the first end of said module. |
| US07802935B2 |
Printing table for a flatbed printing machine
A printing table for a flatbed printing machine, for example, a large format digital flatbed printing machine, has a printing table base and a printing table plate disposed on the printing table base. The printing table base is connected by several connecting elements to the printing table plate. The connecting elements permit movement of the printing table plate relative to the printing table base, in particular movement caused by thermal expansion, only in a direction parallel to the printing table surface and only proceeding from a certain area of the printing table plate, the area having a point or line form and being fixed relative to the printing table base. |
| US07802931B2 |
Lens accessory mounting device
A lens accessory mounting device for mounting a lens accessory to a front end of a lens barrel, an outer diameter of the lens accessory being substantially the same as an outer diameter of the front end of the lens barrel, the lens accessory mounting device includes at least one inward bayonet lug which projects radially inwards from an inner peripheral surface of a front end of the lens barrel; and at least one outward bayonet lug which projects radially outwards from the lens accessory to be engageable with the two inward bayonet lugs, respectively. The outward bayonet lug is firstly inserted into the front end of the lens barrel and subsequently brought into engagement with the inward bayonet lug, respectively, when the lens accessory is mounted to the lens barrel. |
| US07802930B2 |
Low-noise optical transmitter
A device comprising: an optical subassembly has a lens rear surface including one or more facets for scattering at least some of the light transmitted through the lens rear surface. |
| US07802924B2 |
Fiber optic ferrule
Consistent with the present disclosure, a ferrule is provided that includes first and second channels, for example. Multiple fibers of a ribbon cable, for example, are divided into groups and fed into corresponding channels of the ferrule. Since multiple channels are provided, however, each channel can be made relatively narrow. Thus, by providing smaller channel widths, the fibers in those channels experience less thermal stress. Moreover, the channels are spaced from one another so that the lateral spacing between adjacent fibers in the ribbon cable is maintained in the ferrule. As a result, the fibers are not bent laterally, and thus may experience little bending stress. |
| US07802919B2 |
Device and method for representing the direction of action of a working means
A device for representing the direction of action (9) of a working mechanism (3), in particular a tool or a radiation source and/or a radiation emitter, for example, of X-rays is provided. The device includes a first light source (4) which is used to produce a first beam (5). In order to represent the direction of action in a continuous manner, at least one additional light source (4′) which is used to produce an additional beam (5′) is provided. The light sources (4, 4′) and the working device (3) can be oriented in such a manner that the first beam (5) and the additional beam (5′) have a flat extension and cut in the direction of action (9) of the working mechanism (3). The invention also relates to a corresponding method. |
| US07802916B2 |
Differential scanning calorimeter
There is provided a differential scanning calorimeter for exactly measuring a calorie variation of the measured sample on the basis of the temperature difference between sample container and the reference container without the influence of the heat irregularity incoming from the surroundings and the noise components. The differential scanning calorimeter includes a heating furnace of an approximately H-shaped section having an approximately drum-shaped wall part and an approximately plate-shaped heat inflow part, a heater disposed outside the wall part so as to heat the heating furnace, a approximately bar-shaped heat-resistance member that is arranged along the center axis L of the wall part, that protrudes from both sides of the heat inflow part by an approximately equal length, that is made of a material heat conductivity lower than that of the material of the heating furnace, a sample container disposed at one end of the heat-resistance member, a reference container disposed at the other end of the heat-resistance member, and a differential heat flow detector measuring a difference between the temperature of the sample container and the temperature of the reference container as a measured value. |
| US07802914B2 |
Mixing drum blade support
A heavy duty rotary concrete mixing drum (16) for coupling to a vehicle (10) having a powered drivetrain (18) for rotating the drum comprises a wall and at least one projection (32). The wall (33) includes an inner surface (34) defining a volume and an outer surface (36). The at least one projection is coupled to the wall and extends from the inner surface of the wall. The projection includes a body and a support member (48) disposed within the body. |
| US07802913B2 |
LED lamp including positioning frame for general illumination
An LED lamp includes a positioning frame base, LED bars, a light guide plate, a reflection sheet, an optical film, a power supply unit and a protective cover. The LED bars and the light guide plate are disposed at the inner side of the positioning frame base; the reflection sheet is stuck on one side of the light guide plate; the optical film is disposed on the other side of the light guide plate, and the protective cover is disposed over the optical film. The power supply unit is installed at the rear side of the positioning frame base for converting and supplying steady DC power for the LED bars. Different types of optical films can be selected for adjusting the lighting angles of the LED bars. |
| US07802912B2 |
Illumination device and display device
A display device includes a plurality of cold cathode tubes that define linear light sources and are arranged in an aligned state in a backlight device. A direction that is perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to a surface S along the direction of alignment of the cold cathode tubes is set as the illumination direction. The cold cathode tubes are supported in two kinds of postures whose axes intersect with each other. A first inclined cold cathode tube and a second inclined cold cathode tube are arranged in postures that incline the axis of each relative to the direction of illumination. The overall distribution of light intensity can be expanded by the amount of the relative inclination angles of the first inclined cold cathode tube and the second inclined cold cathode tube. |
| US07802908B2 |
Light guide module and a display device with the light guide module
A light guide module and a display device with the light guide module are disclosed. The light guide module includes a rigid light guide film and a soft light guide film. The soft light guide film is pasted on the rigid light guide film. The soft light guide film has a first surface, and a pattern is formed on the first surface. The area of the first surface without the pattern is pasted on the rigid light guide film. The pattern is positioned between the soft light guide film and the rigid light guide film. The display device includes at least one light guide module and a light source located at one side of the light guide module. When the light source is on, the pattern is lit and visible. |
| US07802907B2 |
Vehicle
A vehicle that is able to improve visibility of the light member (turning indicator) mounted to the front side of the motorcycle body, is preferably an underbone type motorcycle, and includes an engine, a head pipe disposed above the front of the engine, a main frame extending downward in the rear direction from the head pipe and disposed above the engine. In addition, the vehicle includes handlebars disposed above the head pipe, a cover member for covering the handlebars, a headlight disposed at the front sides of the cover member, a cover member for covering the front side of the head pipe, and width indicators and turn signals disposed at the front side of the cover member. |
| US07802906B2 |
Low profile lamp assembly
A lamp assembly for mounting to a panel includes a housing assembly having a lamp section holding a light source assembly, and a lens section extending from the lamp section. The lens section has a lens through which light from the light source assembly is directed, wherein the lens is configured to be received within a mounting opening of the panel. A locking tab extends from an outer surface of the lens section, wherein the locking tab is configured to be received within the mounting opening of the panel and wherein the locking tab is configured to engage a locking surface to secure the housing assembly relative to the panel. |
| US07802900B2 |
Light reflex testing device
A calorimetric pupil light reflex testing device for diagnostic assessment of the ocular and central nervous system diseases based on melanopsin and non-melanopsin spectral light properties. The device employs blue and red light emitting diodes emitting light at wavelengths of approximately 472 nanometers and 630 respectively to elicit pupillary constriction. The light emitting diodes are each provided within a handheld light wand, allowing the light emitting diodes to be hand held. The light emitting diodes provide intense light and the predetermined wavelengths, thereby eliminating the necessity of a light meter or colored filter. |
| US07802896B2 |
Hidden torchiere floor lamp
A floor lamp which is constructed of a plurality of elongated members having a plurality of rings affixed to an interior surface of each of the elongated members to provide a substantially circular arrangement with a translucent shade extending substantially along the entire length of the elongated members with a stem secured to and extending upwardly from a base and supporting a plurality of low light level bulbs and terminating in a general area lighting means which extends below the upper surface of the shade so that the tubular shade hides the low light level bulbs and the general area lighting means. |
| US07802894B2 |
Direct type back light unit for liquid crystal display device
A back light unit for a liquid crystal display device for improving uniformity of the light and dispensing with optical sheets. The back light unit includes a light source having a holographic pattern formed on a surface thereof opposite the display device which is to display a picture, and a reflective plate under the light source. |
| US07802889B2 |
Color wheel module for a projection apparatus
A color wheel module includes a color wheel having a side face defining a plurality of color regions and a detection region, a light source for emitting light beams toward the side face of the color wheel and a light detection device for detecting the light beams from the color regions and the detection region in order to locate position of the color regions and the detection region. |
| US07802887B2 |
System and method for improved 3-D rendering in 3-D rendering volume
A wiremap projector apparatus for projecting moving three-dimensional images within a three-dimensional viewing space. The wiremap projector apparatus includes an array of wires disposed within a three-dimensional viewing space defined between a first and second sheet. A digital projector is positioned with respect to said array of wires such that the projector projects multiple lighted pixel lines onto the array of wires to display a moving three-dimensional image within the three-dimensional viewing space. A position control actuator includes an actuating force means for moving the one or more wires, and a position controller generates and sends a position control signal to the position control actuator. The position controller generates the position control signal from image data processed by the projector to project multiple lighted pixel lines onto the array of wires to display a moving three-dimensional image within the three-dimensional viewing space. |