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US08466574B2	Torque neutralizing turbine mooring system The present invention is a floating platform capable of supporting a turbine assembly. The platform and turbine assembly may be configured so as to resist drag. Drag may be absorbed by holding members attached to the present invention above and below the moment center. Furthermore a pivoting cable may be incorporated in the turbine assembly whereby the turbine assembly is moveable and thereby able to absorb drag that is exercised upon a non-moveable rigidly positioned turbine as excessive torque on the turbine rotors. The turbine assembly is further pivotable between vertical (working) and horizontal (transportable) positions.
US08466573B2	Wind turbine generator system A wind turbine generator system can regulate the rotational velocity of the wind turbine within an operation range even when the wind velocity suddenly changes and can perform continuous operation of the wind turbine. The wind turbine generator system includes a generator connected to the shaft of the wind turbine and a converter connected to the generator. When the rotational velocity of the wind turbine is within a predetermined range, power outputted from the generator is controlled so as to follow the instruction concerning the generator output given from the wind turbine to the converter. When the rotational velocity of the wind turbine is out of the predetermined range, the power outputted from the generator is controlled without following the instruction concerning generator output given from the wind turbine to the converter.
US08466570B2	Low profile, surface-mounted power generation system A low-profile, surface mount vehicle energy harvester including a low-profile, surface mount subunit having an upper surface forming a roadway surface; a vehicle activated treadle on the subunit, the vehicle activated treadle moveable between a first position in which an upper surface of the treadle is at an angle with respect to the upper surface of the roadway surface and a second position in which the upper surface of the treadle is flush with the upper surface of the roadway surface; a generator that generates power in response to movement of the vehicle activated treadle; and an entry ramp at a first end of the harvester roadway surface; and an exit ramp at a second end of the harvester roadway surface.
US08466563B2	Apparatus and methods for 3-D stacking of thinned die Thinned die are attached to a flexible substrate and the die-substrate assembly is formed (wound) around multiple horizontal fingers of a heat removal buss structure such that the substrate below each die is in contact with one of the fingers. The fingers connect to a vertical support member that provides stability and a means of connecting the heat removal buss structure to the ambient.
US08466562B2	Layered chip package A layered chip package includes a plurality of layer portions that are stacked, each of the layer portions including a semiconductor chip. The plurality of layer portions include at least one first-type layer portion and at least one second-type layer portion. The semiconductor chip has a circuit, a plurality of electrode pads electrically connected to the circuit, and a plurality of through electrodes. In every vertically adjacent two of the layer portions, the plurality of through electrodes of the semiconductor chip of one of the two layer portions are electrically connected to the respective corresponding through electrodes of the semiconductor chip of the other of the two layer portions. The first-type layer portion includes a plurality of wires for electrically connecting the plurality of through electrodes to the respective corresponding electrode pads, whereas the second-type layer portion does not include the wires.
US08466561B2	Semiconductor module with a power semiconductor chip and a passive component and method for producing the same A semiconductor module includes a power semiconductor chip and a passive discrete component. The semiconductor chip includes on its top side and/or on the back side a large-area contact, which in its two-dimensional extent takes up the top side and/or the back side of the semiconductor chip virtually completely. The passive component, arranged in a package, is stacked on one of the large-area contacts. The electrode of the passive component is electrically connected with one of the large-area contacts. The counter electrode of the passive component is operatively connected with a control or signal electrode of the power semiconductor chip or an electrode of a further semiconductor chip.
US08466560B2	Dummy structures having a golden ratio and method for forming the same A method of forming dummy structures in accordance with the golden ratio to reduce dishing and erosion during a chemical mechanical polish. The method includes determining at least one unfilled portion of a die prior to a chemical mechanical planarization and filling the at least one unfilled portion with a plurality of dummy structures, a ratio of the dummy structures to a total area of the unfilled portion being in the range of 36 percent and 39 percent. A die formed in accordance with the method may include a plurality of metal levels and a plurality of regions at each metal level, each region having a plurality of dummy structures formed as golden rectangles.
US08466559B2	Forming die backside coating structures with coreless packages Methods of forming a microelectronic packaging structure and associated structures formed thereby are described. Those methods may include attaching a patterned die backside film (DBF) on a backside of a die, wherein the patterned DBF comprises an opening surrounding at least one through silicon via (TSV) pad disposed on the backside of the die.
US08466554B2	Electronic device having interconnections, openings, and pads having greater width than the openings An electronic device includes first and second interconnections formed on a first surface of a substrate and spaced apart from each other. The electronic device includes a first insulating material layer disposed on the substrate including the first and second interconnections and including a first opening exposing a predetermined region of the first interconnection. The electronic device further includes a first pad filling the first opening and having a greater width than the first opening. The first pad covers at least a part of the second interconnection adjacent to one end of the first interconnection, and the first pad is electrically insulated from the second interconnection by the first insulating material layer.
US08466550B2	Semiconductor structure and a method of manufacturing a semiconductor structure According to one embodiment of the present invention, a semiconductor structure is provided. The semiconductor structure includes a first support structure, a plurality of chips formed on the first support structure and a reinforcing structure formed on the first support structure, the reinforcing structure including an outer surrounding element which surrounds the plurality of chips and extends from a surface of the first support structure to a height higher than each of the plurality of chips. A method of manufacturing a semiconductor structure is also provided.
US08466549B2	Semiconductor device for power conversion A semiconductor device formed by using semiconductor packages is provided. The semiconductor device includes two semiconductor packages adjacently arranged in opposite directions on an inductive conductor. Terminals of the two semiconductor packages are joined by a third lead. The third lead is arranged substantially in parallel to the inductive conductor. Leads at the joint portions have, for example, a bent structure, and the third lead is arranged to be close to the inductive conductor.
US08466544B2	Semiconductor device and method of forming interposer and opposing build-up interconnect structure with connecting conductive TMV for electrical interconnect of Fo-WLCSP A semiconductor device has a substrate with a plurality of conductive vias and conductive layer formed over the substrate. A semiconductor die is mounted over a carrier. The substrate is mounted to the semiconductor die opposite the carrier. An encapsulant is deposited between the substrate and carrier around the semiconductor die. A plurality of conductive TMVs is formed through the substrate and encapsulant. The conductive TMVs protrude from the encapsulant to aid with alignment of the interconnect structure. The conductive TMVs are electrically connected to the conductive layer and conductive vias. The carrier is removed and an interconnect structure is formed over a surface of the encapsulant and semiconductor die opposite the substrate. The interconnect structure is electrically connected to the conductive TMVs. A plurality of semiconductor devices can be stacked and electrically connected through the substrate, conductive TMVs, and interconnect structure.
US08466542B2	Stacked microelectronic assemblies having vias extending through bond pads A stacked microelectronic assembly is provided which includes first and second stacked microelectronic elements. Each of the first and second microelectronic elements can include a conductive layer extending along a face of such microelectronic element. At least one of the first and second microelectronic elements can include a recess extending from the rear surface towards the front surface, and a conductive via extending from the recess through the bond pad and electrically connected to the bond pad, with a conductive layer connected to the via and extending along a rear face of the microelectronic element towards an edge of the microelectronic element. A plurality of leads can extend from the conductive layers of the first and second microelectronic elements and a plurality of terminals of the assembly can be electrically connected with the leads.
US08466537B1	MEMS power inductor with magnetic laminations formed in a crack resistant high aspect ratio structure Magnetic laminations are formed in the openings of a first non-conductive structure, which is formed in the opening of a second non-conductive structure that has a maximum aspect ratio that is less than the maximum aspect ratio of the first non-conductive structure. The second non-conductive structure is more crack resistant than the first non-conductive structure, and thereby protects the first non-conductive structure and the magnetic laminations from environmental contaminants.
US08466535B2	Galvanic isolation fuse and method of forming the fuse The spikes in current and voltage that result from the failure of a galvanic dielectric layer are safely contained by a galvanic isolation fuse that pops and forms and open circuit between a high-voltage die and a low-voltage die in response to the failure of the galvanic dielectric layer.
US08466530B2	Co-implant for backside illumination sensor A system and method for image sensing is disclosed. An embodiment comprises a substrate with a pixel region, the substrate having a front side and a backside. A co-implant process is performed along the backside of the substrate opposing a photosensitive element positioned along the front side of the substrate. The co-implant process utilizes a first pre-amorphization implant process that creates a pre-amorphization region. A dopant is then implanted wherein the pre-amorphization region retards or reduces the diffusion or tailing of the dopants into the photosensitive region. An anti-reflective layer, a color filter, and a microlens may also be formed over the co-implant region.
US08466529B2	Imaging device, imaging module and method for manufacturing imaging device According to one embodiment, an imaging device includes a substrate, a photodetecting portion, a circuit portion and a through interconnect. The substrate has a first major surface, a second major surface on a side opposite to the first major surface, a recess portion provided on the first major surface and retreated in a first direction going from the first major surface to the second major surface, and a through hole communicating with the first major surface and the second major surface and extending in the first direction. The photodetecting portion is provided above the recess portion and away from the substrate. The circuit portion is electrically connected to the photodetecting portion and provided on the first major surface. The through interconnect is electrically connected to the circuit portion and provided inside the through hole. The recess portion has a first inclined surface. The through hole has a second inclined surface.
US08466526B2	Hall sensor for eliminating offset voltage A Hall sensor has a P-type semiconductor substrate and a Hall sensing portion having a square shape and an N-type conductivity disposed on a surface of the semiconductor substrate. The Hall sensor includes Hall voltage output terminals having the same shape with each other, and control current input terminals having the same shape with each other. The Hall voltage output terminals are disposed at respective ones of four vertices of the Hall sensing portion. The control current input terminals include pairs of control current input terminals disposed at respective ones of the four vertices of the Hall sensing portion and arranged on both sides of respective ones of the Hall voltage output terminals in spaced apart relation from the Hall voltage output terminals so as to prevent electrical connection between the control current input terminals and the Hall voltage output terminals.
US08466525B2	Static magnetic field assisted resistive sense element Apparatus and associated method for writing data to a non-volatile memory cell, such as spin-torque transfer random access memory (STRAM). In accordance with some embodiments, a resistive sense element (RSE) has a heat assist region, magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ), and pinned region. When a first logical state is written to the MTJ with a spin polarized current, the pinned and heat assist regions each have a substantially zero net magnetic moment. When a second logical state is written to the MTJ with a static magnetic field, the pinned region has a substantially zero net magnetic moment and the heat assist region has a non-zero net magnetic moment.
US08466519B2	Read-only memory device with contacts formed therein A mask-defined read-only memory array is formed on a substrate, and includes a first ROM bit and a second ROM bit of opposite polarities. The first ROM bit has a first MOS transistor and a first block layer formed over a first region of the substrate. A second source/drain region of the first MOS transistor and a first diffusion region are formed in a first region of the substrate on opposite sides of the first block layer. The second ROM bit includes a second MOS transistor.
US08466516B2	Semiconductor device According to one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate of a first conductivity type, an element isolation insulator, a source layer of a second conductivity type, a drain layer of the second conductivity type, a contact layer of the first conductivity type and a gate electrode. The element isolation insulator is formed on the semiconductor substrate. The source layer is formed on the semiconductor substrate and is in contact with a side surface of the element isolation insulator. The drain layer is formed on the semiconductor substrate, is in contact with the side surface, and is spaced from the source layer. The contact layer is formed between the source layer and the drain layer. The gate electrode is provided on the element isolation insulator along the side surface.
US08466512B2	Semiconductor device and production method thereof A method for producing a semiconductor device includes preparing a structure having a substrate, a planar semiconductor layer and a columnar semiconductor layer, forming a second drain/source region in the upper part of the columnar semiconductor layer, forming a contact stopper film and a contact interlayer film, and forming a contact layer on the second drain/source region. The step for forming the contact layer includes forming a pattern and etching the contact interlayer film to the contact stopper film using the pattern to form a contact hole for the contact layer and removing the contact stopper film remaining at the bottom of the contact hole by etching. The projection of the bottom surface of the contact hole onto the substrate is within the circumference of the projected profile of the contact stopper film formed on the top and side surface of the columnar semiconductor layer onto the substrate.
US08466509B2	Semiconductor device having a contact plug connecting to a silicide film formed on a diffusion region of a flash memory cell The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device including the steps of forming a flash memory cell provided with a floating gate, an intermediate insulating film, and a control gate, forming first and second impurity diffusion regions, thermally oxidizing surfaces of a silicon substrate and the floating gate, etching a tunnel insulating film in a partial region through a window of a resist pattern; forming a metal silicide layer on the first impurity diffusion region in the partial region, forming an interlayer insulating film covering the flash memory cell, and forming, in a first hole of the interlayer insulating film, a conductive plug connected to the metal silicide layer.
US08466508B2	Non-volatile memory structure including stress material between stacked patterns A non-volatile memory structure including a substrate, stacked patterns and stress patterns is provided. The stacked patterns are disposed on the substrate. Each of the stacked patterns includes a charge storage structure and a gate from bottom to top. Here, the charge storage structure at least includes a charge storage layer. The stress patterns are disposed on the substrate between the two adjacent stacked patterns, respectively.
US08466507B2	Semiconductor device and a method of manufacturing the same A semiconductor device having a nonvolatile memory is reduced in size. In an AND type flash memory having a plurality of nonvolatile memory cells having a plurality of first electrodes, a plurality of word lines crossing therewith, and a plurality of floating gate electrodes disposed at positions which respectively lie between the plurality of adjacent first electrodes and overlap the plurality of word lines, as seen in plan view, the plurality of floating gate electrodes are formed in a convex shape, as seen in cross section, so as to be higher than the first electrodes. As a result, even when nonvolatile memory cells are reduced in size, it is possible to process the floating gate electrodes with ease. In addition, it is possible to improve the coupling ratio between floating gate electrodes and control gate electrodes of the word lines without increasing the area occupied by the nonvolatile memory cells.
US08466506B2	Nonvolatile semiconductor memory device and method of manufacturing the same Nonvolatile semiconductor memory device includes; a first element isolation insulation layer within a first dummy cell region; a second element isolation insulation layer within a second dummy cell region; and a third element isolation insulation layer at boundary between the first and second dummy cell regions. Top surface of the first element isolation insulation layer is located lower than that of first floating electrode layers. Top surface of the second element isolation insulation layer is located at the same height as that of second floating electrode layers. The third element isolation insulation layer has a top surface. The end portion of the top surface adjoining the first floating electrode layer is located at a height lower than the top surface of the first floating electrode layer. The top surface of the third element isolation insulation layer has gradient ascending from the side surface of the first floating electrode layer toward that of the second floating electrode layer.
US08466500B2	Semiconductor device and method for manufacturing the same The present invention discloses a semiconductor device and a method for manufacturing the same, and relates to the field of semiconductor manufacturing. According to the present invention, the semiconductor device comprises: a semiconductor substrate; a gate region located above the semiconductor substrate; S/D regions located at both sides of the gate region and made of a stress material; wherein a concentrated stress region is formed between the gate region and the semiconductor substrate, and the concentrated stress region comprises an upper SOI layer adjacent to the gate region above, and a lower stress release layer adjacent to the semiconductor substrate below. The present invention applies to the manufacturing of a MOSFET.
US08466498B2	Solid state image device having a pair of overflow drains extends along the electron transfer direction at a boundary between channel region and channel stop isolation regions of the multiplication register In a solid state imaging device with an electron multiplying function, in a section normal to an electron transfer direction of a multiplication register EM, an insulating layer 2 is thicker at both side portions than in a central region. A pair of overflow drains 1N is formed at a boundary between a central region and both side portions of an N-type semiconductor region 1C. Each overflow drain 1N extends along the electron transfer direction of the multiplication register EM. Overflow gate electrodes G extend from the thin portion to the thick portion of the insulating layer 2. The overflow gate electrodes G are disposed between both ends of each transfer electrode 8 in a longitudinal direction and the insulating layer 2, and they also function as shield electrodes for each electrode 8 (8A and 8B).
US08466473B2	Structure and method for Vt tuning and short channel control with high k/metal gate MOSFETs A semiconductor device is provided that includes a semiconductor substrate having a well region located within an upper region thereof. A semiconductor material stack is located on the well region. The semiconductor material stack includes, from bottom to top, a semiconductor-containing buffer layer and a non-doped semiconductor-containing channel layer; the semiconductor-containing buffer layer of the semiconductor material stack is located directly on an upper surface of the well region. The structure also includes a gate material stack located directly on an upper surface of the non-doped semiconductor-containing channel layer. The gate material stack employed in the present disclosure includes, from bottom to top, a high k gate dielectric layer, a work function metal layer and a polysilicon layer.
US08466470B2	Display device A display device includes a wire substrate including a wire unit for driving the display device, an integrated circuit chip mounted at the wire substrate, and a pad unit extended from the wire unit to be disposed between the wire substrate and the integrated circuit chip. The pad unit is connected to the integrated circuit chip. The pad unit includes a first conductive layer extended from the wire unit, and a second conductive layer disposed on the first conductive layer. The hardness of the second conductive layer is less than the hardness of the first conductive layer.
US08466468B2	Organic el display panel and method of manufacturing the same A display panel and method of manufacturing a display panel. A plurality of contact holes penetrate through an interlayer insulation film and have wiring lines connecting first electrode plates and second electrode plates with a thin-film transistor layer. The first electrode plates and the second electrode plates each include at least one concavity. The at least one concavity included in each of the first and second electrode plates coincide with the plurality of contact holes. A total volume of the at least one concavity in any of the first electrode plates is larger than a total volume of the at least one concavity in any of the second electrode plates, while a volume of a portion of the first organic functional layer corresponding to any of the first electrode plates at least approximates a volume of the second organic functional layer corresponding to any of the second electrode plates. A portion of the first organic functional layer entered into the at least one concavity in any of the first electrode plates is larger than a portion of the second organic functional layer entered into the at least one concavity in any of the second electrode plates, so that in locations other than the at least one concavity in the first electrode plates and the second electrode plates, the first organic functional layer is thinner than the second organic functional layer.
US08466465B2	Thin film transistor having an oxide semiconductor bilayer, method of manufacturing the same and flat panel display device having the same Disclosed is a thin film transistor which has an oxide semiconductor as an activation layer, a method of manufacturing the same and a flat panel display device having the same. The thin film transistor includes an oxide semiconductor layer formed on a substrate and including a channel region, a source region and a drain region, a gate electrode insulated from the oxide semiconductor layer by a gate insulating film, and source electrode and drain electrode which are coupled to the source region and the drain region, respectively. The oxide semiconductor layer includes a first layer portion and a second layer portion. The first layer portion has a first thickness and a first carrier concentration, and the second layer portion has a second thickness and a second carrier concentration. The second carrier concentration is lower than the first carrier concentration.
US08466461B2	Resistive random access memory and method of manufacturing the same Example embodiments relate to a resistive random access memory (RRAM) and a method of manufacturing the RRAM. A RRAM according to example embodiments may include a lower electrode, which may be formed on a lower structure (e.g., substrate). A resistive layer may be formed on the lower electrode, wherein the resistive layer may include a transition metal dopant. An upper electrode may be formed on the resistive layer. Accordingly, the transition metal dopant may form a filament in the resistive layer that operates as a current path.
US08466452B2	Color unit and imaging device having the same A color unit is disclosed in which is included in an imaging device. The color unit includes; a first p-type electrode layer disposed on a light receiving side of the color unit, and including a light-absorptive organic material which selectively absorbs a wavelength other than a desired wavelength in a visible light band of the electromagnetic spectrum, a second p-type electrode layer disposed under the first p-type electrode layer and including a light-absorptive organic material which absorbs a desired wavelength and an n-type electrode layer disposed under the second p-type electrode layer and including an organic material, wherein photoelectric conversion is performed through a p-n junction between the second p-type electrode layer and the n-type electrode layer and light of the desired wavelength is converted into electrical current.
US08466446B2	Atomic layer deposition of metal oxide materials for memory applications Embodiments of the invention generally relate to nonvolatile memory devices, such as a ReRAM cells, and methods for manufacturing such memory devices, which includes optimized, atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes for forming metal oxide film stacks. The metal oxide film stacks contain a metal oxide coupling layer disposed on a metal oxide host layer, each layer having different grain structures/sizes. The interface disposed between the metal oxide layers facilitates oxygen vacancy movement. In many examples, the interface is a misaligned grain interface containing numerous grain boundaries extending parallel to the electrode interfaces, in contrast to the grains in the bulk film extending perpendicular to the electrode interfaces. As a result, oxygen vacancies are trapped and released during switching without significant loss of vacancies. Therefore, the metal oxide film stacks have improved switching performance and reliability during memory cell applications compared to traditional hafnium oxide based stacks of previous memory cells.
US08466441B2	Particle beam therapy system The objective is to eliminate the effect of the hysteresis of a scanning electromagnet and resume high-accuracy beam irradiation from an irradiation position where it has been interrupted, even in the case where emergency-stop processing is performed during therapy. There are provided an irradiation management apparatus that controls a scanning electromagnet; and an interlock information inputting device that generates an interlock signal for stopping irradiation of the charged particle beam, when a contingency occurs. When irradiation of the charged particle beam is resumed, the irradiation management apparatus performs idle operation in which the scanning electromagnet is controlled, with the charged particle beam unirradiated, from a start step, which is situated prior to a stop step and is different from the initial step in actual irradiation, to the stop step, and then irradiates the charged particle beam from the desired irradiation position coordinates corresponding to the stop step.
US08466437B2	High resolution fluorescence detection system A compact image sensor for imaging radiation emitted by fluorescing objects exposed to excitation light is disclosed. The compact image sensor includes a light guide defining a longitudinal axis for channeling radiation emitted by the fluorescing object; a reflective surface defined on the light guide that is oriented at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the light guide to reflect the excitation light away from a detector of the image sensor; and the detector positioned at an end of the light guide for imaging radiation emitted by the fluorescing object. Also disclosed is a fluorescence imaging system for imaging radiation emitted by a fluorescing object to be imaged by compact image sensor and a method of fluorescence imaging.
US08466436B2	System and method for metered dosage illumination in a bioanalysis or other system A system and method for metered dosage illumination in a bioanalysis or other system includes an illumination system or subsystem that can provide optimized amounts of excitation light within the short exposure times necessary to measure fast biological activity. The amount of light can be precisely measured to provide quantitative results. The light flux can be precisely controlled to generate a prescribed minimum amount of light, in order to reduce adverse lighting effects on both fluors and samples. The system and method is particularly useful in any quality-control, analysis, or assessment-based environment. Typical research and development applications can include quality control, instrument calibration, and light output standardization; while clinical and diagnostics applications can include clinical monitoring, bioassay calibration and control for diagnostics, treatment and or therapeutic evaluation.
US08466434B2	Aircraft potable water system A water purification device (30) is provided for installation in an aircraft potable water system. The device (30) comprises a treatment cell (40) incorporated into the water system's plumbing and a flashlamp (50) positioned to productively transmit into the treatment chamber (41) of the cell (40). The flashlamp (50) emits short-pulse and high-intensity flashes, thereby delivering adequate UV doses (e.g., at least 40 mJ/cm2) with reasonable input power (e.g., 400 watts) for an aircraft system.
US08466430B2	Electrostatic lens An electrostatic lens includes multiple electrodes each having a through hole, and an insulating spacer that is provided between the electrodes and that fixes an interval between the electrodes. Both surfaces of the spacer are bonded with the electrodes opposing each other so that the spacer is integral with both the electrodes. A protective film is disposed on both surfaces of each of the electrodes. The protective film is present on the interior wall of the through hole and in a region around the through hole on the surface of the electrode. The region extends continuously from the interior wall to an end portion of the electrode. The protective film is not present at an interface between the electrode and the spacer.
US08466429B2	Particle beam injector system and method Methods and devices enable coupling of a charged particle beam to a radio frequency quadrupole accelerator. Coupling of the charged particle beam is accomplished, at least in-part, by relying on of sensitivity of the input phase space acceptance of the radio frequency quadrupole to the angle of the input charged particle beam. A first electric field across a beam deflector deflects the particle beam at an angle that is beyond the acceptance angle of the radio frequency quadrupole. By momentarily reversing or reducing the established electric field, a narrow portion of the charged particle beam is deflected at an angle within the acceptance angle of the radio frequency quadrupole. In another configuration, beam is directed at an angle within the acceptance angle of the radio frequency quadrupole by the first electric field and is deflected beyond the acceptance angle of the radio frequency quadrupole due to the second electric field.
US08466428B2	Particle beam irradiation apparatus and particle beam therapy system The objective of the present invention is to eliminate noise caused by driving a ridge filter and to achieve a uniform dose distribution without making a patient sense discomfort or anxiety. There are provided a ridge filter having a thickness distribution in which the energy that a charged particle beam loses differs depending on the position thereon through which the charged particle beam passes, a deflector that deflects the charged particle beam, and a controller that controls the deflector in such a way that the charged particle beam passes through the thickness distribution of the ridge filter.
US08466426B2	Fabrication of a high performance neutron detector with near zero gamma cross talk A fabrication method is provided for making a high efficiency neutron detector using a scintillator medium coupled with fiber optic light guides. The light guides provide light pulses to photo sensor and thereby to high speed analog to digital conversion and digital electronics that perform digital pulse shape discrimination for near zero gamma cross talk.
US08466423B2	X-ray radiation detector for detecting ionizing radiation, in particular for use in a CT system An X-ray radiation detector is disclosed for detecting ionizing radiation, in particular for use in a CT system, with a multiplicity of detector elements. In at least one embodiment, each detector element includes a semiconductor used as detector material with an upper side facing the radiation and a lower side facing away from the radiation, at least two electrodes, wherein one electrode is formed on the upper side of the semiconductor by a metallization layer, and the sum of all detector elements forms a base, which has a base normal at each point. In at least one embodiment, the invention is distinguished by the fact that the upper side of the semiconductor has a surface structure with a surface normal at each point, wherein the surface normal at least in part subtends an angle to the base normal. In at least one embodiment, the invention furthermore relates to a CT system provided with an X-ray radiation detector, which advantageously includes a multiplicity of detector elements structured according to at least one embodiment of the invention.
US08466421B2	Radiation detector with multiple operating schemes A radiation detector includes a conversion element that converts an incoming radiation beam into electrical signals, which in turn can be used to generate data about the radiation beam. The conversion element may include, for example, a scintillator that converts the radiation beam into light, and a sensor that generates the signals in response to the light. The conversion element can be used in different schemes or data collection modes. For instance, the conversion element can be oriented normal to the radiation beam or transverse to the radiation beam. In either of these orientations, for example, the detector can be used in an integrating mode or in a counting mode.
US08466415B2	Methods for performing circuit edit operations with low landing energy electron beams Methods for using sub-100V electron beam landing energies for performing circuit edit operations. Circuit edit operations can include imaging for navigation and etching in the presence of a suitable gas. Low landing energies can be obtained by modifying a decelerator system of native FESEM equipment, or by using biasing means near the sample surface for decelerating electrons of the primary beam. At low landing energies near the operating voltage of a semiconductor circuit, voltage contrast effects can be visually seen for enhancing operator navigation. Low landing energies can be used during etching processes for minimizing the interaction volume of the beam and obtaining accurate and localized etching.
US08466413B2	Ion detector An ion detector for detecting positive ions and negative ions, includes a housing provided with an ion entrance to make the positive ions and the negative ions enter, a conversion dynode which is disposed in the housing and to which a negative potential is applied, a scintillator which is disposed in the housing and has an electron incident surface which is opposed to the conversion dynode and into which secondary electrons emitted from the conversion dynode are made incident, a conductive layer which is formed on the electron incident surface and to which a positive potential is applied, and a photodetector which detects light emitted by the scintillator in response to incidence of the secondary electrons.
US08466407B2	Stray light baffles for a conformal dome with arch corrector optics Asymmetric rotating stray light baffles are provided for conformal dome two-axis seekers having arch corrector optics mounted on the outer gimbal. A pair of side skirt baffles are mounted on opposite sides of the arch corrector optics on the outer gimbal extending forward beyond the transparent arch adjacent but not touching the inner surface of the dome and extending aft beyond the forward most receiver optic for all fields of regard (FOR). The optical system may also include: (a) an annular objective baffle mounted on and around the receiver optics on the inner gimbal and between the pair of side skirt baffles, the objective baffle extending forward of the receiver optics without interfering with the receiver optics' FOV and without interfering with the transparent arch as the inner gimbal rotates, (b) a plurality of fin baffles mounted between the side skirt baffles on the outer gimbal that extend forward adjacent but not touching the inner surface of the dome and aft of the transparent arch, each fin baffle positioned to reduce the cross-section seen by the receiver optic when rotated in the direction of that fin baffle and (c) central baffles (short or long) along the axis of symmetry that obscure a portion of the receiver optics' FOV at a zero degree angle of rotation about the second axis.
US08466405B2	Photoreceiver arrangement with a photoreceiver and a method for operating a photoreceiver that converts an optical data flow into a high-frequency output signal A photodetector arrangement with a photoreceiver which comprises a photodiode, a blocking capacitor for high frequency and a terminal resistance lying at the signal output of the photodiode, is suggested. The photodiode is connected to a first bias connection for the supply with a blocking voltage, and a second bias connection is connected to the terminal resistance for the control of the potential at the signal output. A further blocking capacitor is provided for the high-frequency-technological earthing of the terminal resistance.
US08466401B2	Photoelectric conversion apparatus and imaging system using the photoelectric conversion apparatus A photoelectric conversion apparatus of the present invention includes: a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements arranged on a substrate; a transistor for transferring a signal charge; and a plurality of transistors for reading out the signal charge transferred. The plurality of photoelectric conversion elements include a first photoelectric conversion element and a second photoelectric conversion element adjacent to each other. The photoelectric conversion apparatus of the present invention includes: a first semiconductor region having a first conductivity type arranged between the first photoelectric conversion element and the second photoelectric conversion element; and a second semiconductor region having the first conductivity type that is arranged on a region where the plurality of transistors are arranged and that has a width larger than that of the first semiconductor region of the first conductivity type.
US08466394B2	Method for detecting and compensating noises in induction heating systems for domestic and professional kitchen and induction heating system using such method A method for detecting and compensating the effects of disturbances in controlling induction heating systems by monitoring the temperature of the cooking vessel or its content on the basis of at least one electrical measurement correlated to said temperature. An analysis in time and/or frequency domain of said electrical measurement is carried out in order to detect and compensate the effect of cooking vessel movements and/or mains line voltage fluctuation or similar electrical noises.
US08466393B2	Device for tempering a test fluid A device for tempering a test fluid includes an electric heating device for heating the test fluid, a sensor for detecting a measuring value associated with the temperature of the test fluid, and an electronic control device for controlling the heating device in dependence upon the measuring value. The heating device includes an induction generator, connected to a power supply, for the inductive heating of a heating element which is connected, in a heat-conducting manner, to the test fluid and/or to a container for the test fluid, and the sensor is a sensor measuring in a contact-less manner.
US08466392B2	Material and heating cable A material comprises: a first component having a first positive temperature coefficient of resistance characteristic; and a second component having a second positive temperature coefficient of resistance characteristic, the second positive temperature coefficient of resistance characteristic being different from the first positive temperature coefficient of resistance characteristic, the proportions of the two components being such that the material has a positive temperature coefficient of resistance characteristic which is a combination of the first and second positive temperature coefficient of resistance characteristics of the first and second components.
US08466382B2	Switch assembly for a steering wheel A switch assembly is provided for a steering wheel. The assembly comprising a steering wheel, a steering wheel hub, a steering column and a switch unit. The switch unit is arranged at the steering wheel hub in such fashion that it may either be operated in the synchronous mode, in which it follows the rotation of the steering wheel when the latter is rotated, or in the fixed mode, in which it remains in a fixed position, even when the steering wheel is rotated.
US08466379B2	Portable apparatus for measuring eating rates and satiety levels The invention regards a portable medical apparatus made up of at least two devices (30, 32) adapted to measure eating rate utilized to teach persons to eat according to a predetermined graphic eating curve (10, 24) displayed on a screen and a method therefore. In a specific mode the predetermined graphic curve (24) describes a non linear descending rate of eating behavior. The apparatus comprises a device with cellular capabilities (30), and a scale (32), which devices communicate through near field radiation such as Bluetooth or IR.
US08466374B2	Base for circuit board, circuit board, and method of fabricating thereof A base of circuit board, a circuit board, and a method of fabricating thereof are provided. The circuit board includes a substrate, a plurality of elastic bumps and a patterned circuit layer. The elastic bumps arranged in at least an array are located on the substrate. The patterned circuit layer is located on a portion of the elastic bumps and a portion of the substrate. The base of the circuit board and the method of fabricating thereof are also included in the present invention.
US08466372B2	Wiring board with built-in electronic component and method for manufacturing the same A wiring board with a built-in electronic component includes a core substrate having a penetrating hole formed in the core substrate, an electronic component accommodated in the penetrating hole in the core substrate, a conductive pattern layer formed on a first surface of the core substrate and including a first conductive pattern and a second conductive pattern, and an interlayer insulation layer formed over the conductive pattern layer and the first surface of the core substrate. The second conductive pattern is formed adjacent to a periphery of the penetrating hole and contoured such that a sheet for positioning the electronic component in the penetrating hole is laminated horizontally with respect to the first surface of the core substrate over the penetrating hole.
US08466370B2	Low index metamaterial Various aspects of the disclosure provide low index metamaterials. The low index metamaterials may be used to form soft and/or hard electromagnetic (EM) boundaries to facilitate desired EM performance or propagation in applications including feed horns, spatial feed/combiners, isolation barriers between antennas or RF modules, and reduced radar cross-section applications. In one aspect, a low index metamaterial comprises a dielectric layer and a plurality of conductors on a surface of the dielectric layer, embedded in the dielectric layer or both, wherein the low index metamaterial appears as a medium having a dielectric constant less than one with respect to electromagnetic waves at predetermined frequencies and propagating at grazing angles with respect to a surface of the low index metamaterial.
US08466368B2	High-frequency device A high-frequency device according to one embodiment includes: a plate-like first dielectric substrate; a plurality of surface electrodes for capacitors which are formed on a surface of the first dielectric substrate; a rear face electrode for the capacitors which is formed on a rear face of the first dielectric substrate; a second dielectric substrate which is laminated on the first dielectric substrate and has an opening portion through which a plurality of the surface electrodes are exposed; a transmission line which is formed on a surface of the second dielectric substrate; and a conductive member to connect a plurality of the surface electrodes to the transmission line. The first dielectric substrate is made of dielectric material having a first dielectric constant. The second dielectric substrate is made of dielectric material having a second dielectric constant. The first dielectric constant is higher than the second dielectric constant.
US08466367B2	Lead-through terminal A lead-through terminal for leading an electric line through a wall, having a first terminal housing and a second terminal housing, at least one first conductor connection member in the first terminal housing and at least one conductor connection member in the second terminal housing, and a bus bar electrically connecting the first conductor connection member to the second conductor connection member when the first terminal housing and the second terminal housing are connected together. The two conductor connection members each have a leg spring and a metal part, the leg springs each having a clamping leg and a contact leg, the clamping legs and corresponding metal parts each form a spring-force clamp connection for connection of an electrical conductor. The bus bar is arranged in the first terminal housing and electrically conductively connected at a first end thereof to the metal part of the first conductor connection member.
US08466362B2	Dual rotor axial-flow rotor valve structure A dual rotor axial-flow rotor valve structure includes a rotor valve seat for rotatably receiving rotatable first and second rotor valves. The rotor valve seat has a first and a second extension sections connected to end sections of a second and a first tuning slide assembly s. The first rotor valve communicates with end sections of first and second flow passages with a mouthpiece and the other end of the second tuning slide assembly and communicate the other end of the second flow passage with the first or second extension section. The second rotor valve communicates ends of the first and second flow passages with the other end of the first tuning slide assembly and a main tuning slide assembly and communicate the other end of the second flow passage with the first or second extension section.
US08466360B2	Device for facilitating stringing of a musical instrument A device for facilitating the stringing of a guitar is provided. More specifically, a device is provided that includes a head portion with at least one member for contacting and maintaining a first end of a guitar string around a cylindrical axle of a guitar bridge while the other end of the string is being interconnected to the tuning pegs of the instrument. Thus, the tool facilitates the stringing of a guitar by, for example, allowing the use of both hands to interconnect a second end of the guitar string to the tuning peg.
US08466358B1	Maize variety inbred PH18G6 A novel maize variety designated PH18G6 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH18G6 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH18G6 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH18G6 or a locus conversion of PH18G6 with another maize variety.
US08466356B1	Maize variety inbred PH12KF A novel maize variety designated PH12KF and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH12KF with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH12KF through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH12KF or a locus conversion of PH12KF with another maize variety.
US08466351B1	Inbred maize variety PH18KJ A novel maize variety designated PH18KJ and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH18KJ with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH18KJ through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH18KJ or a locus conversion of PH18KJ with another maize variety.
US08466350B2	Tomato line FIS 14-2100 The invention provides seed and plants of tomato hybrid EX01431182 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid EX01431182 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.
US08466349B2	Soybean variety A1023943 The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1023943. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1023943. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1023943 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1023943 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
US08466344B2	Plant transcription factors This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a transcription factor. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the transcription factor, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of accumulated oil in a transformed host cell.
US08466343B2	Alfalfa variety 07W01CZ A novel alfalfa variety designated 07W01CZ and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant that comprise crossing alfalfa variety 07W01CZ with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 07W01CZ through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing alfalfa variety 07W01CZ or a trait conversion of 07W01CZ with another alfalfa plant or population. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety 07W01CZ, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety 07W01CZ and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.
US08466340B2	Mouse model for pompe disease and methods of use thereof The present invention provides mouse models for Pompe disease and methods of using the same to test agents that may be effective in the treatment of Pompe disease.
US08466338B2	Identification of a JAK2 mutation involved in vaquez polyglobulia The present invention concerns the V617F variant of the protein-tyrosine kinase JAK2, said variant being responsible for Vaquez Polyglobulia. The invention also relates to a first intention diagnostic method for erythrocytosis and thrombocytosis allowing their association with myeloproliferative disorders, or to the detection of the JAK2 V617F variant in myeloproliferative disorders allowing their reclassification in a new nosological group.
US08466336B2	Thin absorbent core substantially free of cellulose fibers Absorbent core for disposable absorbent articles, particularly for the absorption of menses or blood.
US08466332B1	Method and apparatus for microwave depolymerization of hydrocarbon feedstocks A method and apparatus is provided for the continuous microwave depolymerization of high molecular weight organic feedstock material, such as waste plastics and includes intermittent or continuous feeding of the processing material on the surface or into the bulk of the sensitized hot bed located under microwave irradiation. As a result of the interaction of electromagnetic field with processed materials, sensitizer is heated by microwave energy and feedstock material undergoes the depolymerization reactions. The reaction zone can be localized on the surface of the hot bed or distributed in the bulk of the reaction mass depending on the agitation conditions of the reaction mass, such as stirring, or other agitation means, for example by recirculated gas. Products of the reactions are vaporized and transported to the collection system, which may include a combination of a scrubber, a condenser and a settler.
US08466327B2	Aldehyde-functionalized polyethers and method of making same Aldehyde-functionalized polyethers containing thiomethylaldehyde groups are described. Also described is a method of preparing the aldehyde-functionalized polyethers. These functionalized polyethers may be useful for protein conjugation, surface modification, and for the formation of hydrogel adhesives and sealants which are useful for medical applications.
US08466326B2	Production method for ubiquinone powder for use in preparations and product thereof Disclosed are a production method for a ubiquinone powder for use in preparations, including Step 1 of compression molding a ubiquinone crystal powder at a linear molding pressure of from 0.6 to 2.5 tons/cm to obtain a compressed fragment; and Step 2 of grinding the compressed fragment obtained in Step 1 to obtain a powder; and a ubiquinone powder for use in preparations, which is obtained by the subject production method. According to the subject production method, it becomes possible to provide a ubiquinone powder for use in preparations for medicines and health foods, which has a high bulk density, a small angle of repose and excellent handling properties and fluidity, without using an additive such as an excipient, a binder and the like.
US08466325B2	Organoleptic compounds The present invention is directed to novel fragrance compounds and their unexpected advantageous use in enhancing, improving or modifying a fragrance formulation through the addition of an olfactory acceptable amount of the compounds, wherein the compounds are represented by the following formula: wherein the dotted line represents a single or double bond, and R is selected from the group consisting of propyl, butyl, and pentyl.
US08466324B2	Sulfone compound It is an object of the present invention to provide an aprotic polar solvent mainly useful as a solvent for an electrochemical device, and having a comparatively low melting point and excellent thermal stability.The present invention is a sulfone compound represented by formula (1), wherein, in formula (1), R1 represents a C6-C8 branched-chain alkyl group.
US08466322B2	Process for preparing tri-n-propylamine (TPA) Process for preparing tri-n-propylamine (TPA), wherein di-n-propylamine (DPA) is reacted in the presence of hydrogen and a copper-comprising heterogeneous catalyst. An integrated process for preparing TPA, which comprises the following operations: I) reaction of n-propanol with ammonia in a reactor in the presence of an amination catalyst and optionally hydrogen to form a mixture of mono-n-propylamine, DPA and TPA, II) separation of unreacted ammonia, unreacted n-propanol and possibly hydrogen from the reaction product mixture and recirculation of at least the ammonia and propanol to the reactor in I) and also separation of the n-propylamine mixture by distillation and isolation of the TPA, III) reaction of the DPA obtained in the separation by distillation in II) in a reactor in the presence of hydrogen and a copper-comprising heterogeneous catalyst to form TPA and IV) feeding of the reactor output from III) to operation II).
US08466321B2	4-(trichloromethylthio) anilines, method for production thereof, and method for producing 4-(trifluoromethylthio) anilines There are provided a 4-(trichloromethylthio)aniline represented by the general formula (II): wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, R2 each independently represents a halogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, or a perfluoroalkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, R3 represents a formyl group, an acetyl group, or a trifluoroacetyl group, and m represents an integer of 0 to 4, a method for producing the same, and a method for producing a 4-(trifluoromethylthio)aniline derivative using the 4-(trichloromethylthio)aniline. It becomes possible to produce a 4-(trifluoromethylthio)aniline with a high yield by using raw materials that can easily be obtained industrially and using general purpose production facilities.
US08466310B2	Process for producing α-substituted norbornanyl acrylates Disclosed is a process for producing α-substituted norbornanyl acrylates efficiently on an industrial scale while suppressing the formation of by-products derived from intramolecular cyclization, excessive addition to acrylic acid etc. The α-substituted norbornanyl acrylates are useful as norbornene resist monomers. In the disclosed process, an α-substituted acrylic acid is directly reacted with a substituted norbornene in the presence of at least one acid catalyst selected from methanesulfonic acid and camphorsulfonic acid. It is possible in this reaction to suppress the formation of the by-products derived from intramolecular cyclication, excessive addition of the acid to the reaction product etc.
US08466309B2	Amino acid derivatives, method for preparing same, and therapeutic use thereof The disclosure relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) R1NH—CH(R2)CH2—S—S—CH2—C(R3)(R4)—CONH—C(R5)(R6)—COOR7, in which R1 is a (acyloxy)alkyl carbamate-C(O)—O—C(R8)(R9)—OC(O)—R10 group; R2 is a hydrocarbon chain, a methylene radical substituted by a heterocycle, R4 is a hydrogen atom and R3 is a phenyl or benzyl radical, a heteroaryl, a methylene group substituted by a heterocycle or R3 and R4 form together a saturated cycle; R5 and R6 are hydrogen, a hydrocarbon chain, a phenyl or benzyl radical or R5 and R6 form together a saturated cycle; R7 is hydrogen, a phenyl or benzyl radical, a group of the formula CR12(R13)C(O)OR14 or OCR12(R13)OC(O)R14 or OCR12(R13)OC(O)OR14. The disclosure also relates to the use of these compounds as a drug, and to a pharmaceutical composition containing said compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The disclosure further relates to the combined use of at least one cannabinoid derivative and/or morphine or one derivative thereof and/or Gaba derivatives for enhancing the analgesic and anti-depressive effect of the compounds of the formula (I).
US08466308B2	Stabilization of diesters of dicarbonic acid By using phosphorus compounds, diesters of dicarbonic acid may be stabilized against thermal and chemical decomposition over a relatively long period. Mixtures of diesters of dicarbonic acid and phosphorus compounds are outstandingly suitable for preserving foods.
US08466306B2	Sulfonated organophosphine compounds and use in hydroformylation processes A compound comprising a sulfonated dihydrocarbyl(arylalkyl)phosphine of formula R1R2PR3—(SO3M)n, wherein the R1 and R2 are selected individually from alkyl, aralkyl, and alicyclic groups, and R3 is a divalent or polyvalent arylalkylene radical such that the alkyl moiety is bonded to the phosphorus atom and the aryl moiety is bonded to the alkyl and is also substituted with one or more sulfonate groups; M is a monovalent cation, and n ranges from 1 to 3. The compound is useful as a ligand in transition metal-ligand complex catalysts that are capable of catalyzing the hydroformylation of an olefinically-unsaturated compound with carbon monoxide and hydrogen to form one or more corresponding aldehyde products. The ligand is incapable of alkyl-aryl exchange, thereby leading to reduced ligand usage and improved ligand and transition metal, e.g., rhodium, recovery and recycling.
US08466299B2	Process for preparing delta-valerolactone in the gas phase The process relates to a process for preparing delta-valerolactone (VLO) in the gas phase by catalytic dehydrogenation over at least two different catalysts.
US08466295B2	Thiophene derivatives as factor XIa inhibitors The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): or stereoisomers, tautomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, or prodrugs thereof, wherein the variables A, L1, R3, and R11 are as defined herein. The compounds of Formula (I) are useful as selective inhibitors of serine protease enzymes of the coagulation cascade and/or contact activation system; for example thrombin, factor Xa, factor XIa, factor IXa, factor VIIa and/or plasma kallikrein. In particular, it relates to compounds that are selective factor XIa inhibitors. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and methods of treating thromboembolic and/or inflammatory disorders using the same.
US08466294B2	1-aza-3,7-dioxabicyclo[3.3.0]octane compounds and their use as pro-fragrances 1-aza-3,7-dioxabicyclo[3.3.0]octane compounds, process for their preparation, their use as pro-fragrances, and washing and cleaning compositions, fabric softeners and cosmetics comprising them, and a process for prolonging the odor perception of such compositions.
US08466292B2	5,6-bisaryl-2-pyridine-carboxamide derivatives, preparation thereof and therapeutic application thereof as urotensin II receptor antagonists The present invention is directed to compounds of the general formula: as well as pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The invention is also directed to their therapeutic use as urotensin II receptor antagonists, e.g., in the treatment of cardiac, coronary, and central nervous system disorders. In particular embodiments, the invention relates to 5,6-bisaryl-2-pyridinecarboxamides, to their preparation and to their therapeutic use as urotensin II receptor antagonists.
US08466290B2	STAT3 inhibitor containing quinolinecarboxamide derivative as active ingredient The present invention provides a STATS inhibitor containing as an active ingredient, a quinolinecarboxamide derivative represented by the formula (I) (in the formula, W represents a bond or an alkylene chain; X represents O, S, or NR34; and R1 to R8 and R34 each represent H, halogen, alkyl, phenyl, furyl, thienyl, or the like), or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.
US08466285B2	Use of grinding in chemical synthesis A process for the preparation of a multi-dimensional microporous metal-organic compound comprising the steps of providing a first reactant which includes at least one metal in ionic form, providing a second reactant which includes a bridging organic ligand, grinding the first and second reactants together, wholly or substantially in the absence of solvent.
US08466282B2	Heterocyclic compound and use thereof Compounds represented by the formulas (I) (II) wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, and a prodrug thereof have a superior renin inhibitory activity, and are useful as agents for the prophylaxis or treatment of hypertension, various organ damages attributable to hypertension and the like.
US08466279B2	Polymorphs of efavirenz The present invention relates to novel amorphous and crystalline forms of efavirenz, processes for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. In accordance with the present invention efavirenz crude is dissolved in acetone at 25° C.-30° C., the solution is slowly added to water for 30 minutes at 0° C.-5° C., stirred for 1 hour at the same temperature, the separated solid is filtered, washed with water and dried at 55° C.-60° C. for 5 hours to give amorphous efavirenz.
US08466278B2	Carboxyethylated cyclodextrin polysulfates useful as medicaments This invention relates to novel β-cyclodextrin polysulfate compounds comprising from one to three 2-carboxyethyl substituents, and at least two sulfates groups per glucopyranose unit, which are useful as active ingredients for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of degenerative joint diseases, osteoarthritis, articular rheumatism, arthrosis or degenerative arthritis, or for the treatment of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, or for cartilage repair or connective tissue repair.
US08466276B2	Oligomer conjugates of heteropentacyclic nucleosides The invention provides small molecule drugs that are chemically modified by covalent attachment of a water-soluble oligomer.
US08466274B2	RNAi therapeutic for treatment of hepatitis C infection Small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) or small hairpin RNA (shRNAs) and compositions comprising same are provided that target human cyclophilin A (CyPA) to inhibit Hepatitis C (HCV) infection. Such siRNA and shRNAs may have a length of from about 19 to about 29 contiguous nucleotides corresponding to a specific region of human cyclophilin A (CyPA) cDNA of from about nucleotide 155 to about nucleotide 183 having particular potency against CyPA and HCV. Such siRNA and shRNAs may be formulated as naked compositions or pharmaceutical compositions. DNA polynucleotides, plasmids, and viral or non-viral vectors are also provided that encode siRNA or shRNA molecules, which may be delivered directly to cells or in combination with delivery agents, such as lipids, polymers, encapsulated lipid particles, such as liposomes. Methods for treating, managing inhibiting, preventing, etc., HCV infection using such siRNA and shRNAs and compositions comprising same are also provided.
US08466270B2	Methods for using artificial polynucleotides and compositions thereof to reduce transgene silencing The materials and methods disclosed provide for polynucleotide molecules sufficiently divergent from polynucleotides naturally contained in plants, or polynucleotides previously introduced into plants as transgenes to permit trait stacking in plant breeding methods or plant transformation methods. The disclosure also provides for methods and compositions to detect the polynucleotides of the invention in plants.
US08466268B2	Lactobacillus sp. JNU2116 with antimutagenic activity Lactobacillus sp. strain with antimutagenic activity and, more particularly, Lactobacillus sp. JNU2116 having a specific amino acid sequence at an N-terminal. Such strain has various advantages in that it has antimutagenic activity to inhibit mutation of cells thus preventing cancer caused by modification of genes, may be added to general fermented dairy products, food additives and/or health foods so as to be simply applied to the human body by the intake of food and, in addition, may be safely used without side effects from intake thereof. The strain was deposited with Accession No. KCCM11055P to Korea Culture Center of Microorganisms (KCCM) (having the address of 361-221, Yurim B/D. Hongje-1-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-091, Republic of Korea) on Dec. 2, 2009.
US08466265B2	Therapeutic antibody purification method and method of use A method of preparing anti-b amyloid immunoglobulin involves treating human plasma anti-b amyloid immunoglobulin under alkaline conditions, such as at pH 10.25 to 11.75 using diethylamine HCl, to dissociate b amyloid protein therefrom. Typically, the anti-b amyloid immunoglobulin is present in human immunoglobulin preparations obtained from plasma or serum. Anti-b amyloid immunoglobulin prepared by the method is substantially free of b amyloid protein and has therapeutic activity in compositions and/or methods for treating a disease or condition associated with b amyloid plaques, such as Alzheimer's disease.
US08466264B2	Crystal structures of neuropilin fragments and neuropilin-antibody complexes The invention provides crystal structures of neuropilin 1 (Nrp1) and neuropilin 2 (Nrp2) fragments alone and in complex with anti-neuropilin antibodies, and method for their use. The invention further provides anti-Nrp antibodies and methods for their therapeutic applications.
US08466263B2	Carbonic anhydrase IX (G250) anitbodies The invention provides scFv antibodies and monoclonal antibodies that bind to and decrease an activity of Carbonic Anhydrase IX (G250). Also provided are methods of treating and/or preventing cancer, such as renal clear cell cancer. Also provided are methods of identifying a carbonic anhydrase IX (G250) protein. The invention additionally provides methods of modifying immune effector cells, and the immune effector cells modified thereby.
US08466261B2	Therapeutic using a bispecific antibody Multivalent, multispecific molecules having at least one specificity for a pathogen and at least one specificity for the HLA class II invariant chain (Ii) are administered to induce clearance of the pathogen. In addition to pathogens, clearance of therapeutic or diagnostic agents, autoantibodies, anti-graft antibodies, and other undesirable compounds may be induced using the multivalent, multispecific molecules.
US08466258B2	Polypeptides, cyclic polypeptides and pharmaceutical comprising thereof for non invasive specific imaging of fibrosis The present invention relates to diagnostic imaging and in particular to the diagnostic imaging of fibrosis. More particularly, the present invention provides a polypeptides, cyclic polypeptides and pharmaceutical compositions suitable for the non-invasive visualization of fibrosis. The polypeptide of the invention may comprise an amino acid sequence consisting of: X1-X2-M-H-G-L-X7-L-X9-X10-D-E (SEQ ID NO: 1) wherein amino acid X1 is R, F or P; amino acid X2 is F or V; amino acid X7 is Q, H or L; amino acid X9 is W or G and amino acid X10 is A or D.
US08466256B2	Polymer, organic photoelectronic device, and display including the same A polymer, an organic photoelectric device, and a display device, the polymer including a repeating unit represented by the following Chemical Formula 1:
US08466243B2	Vinyl alcohol copolymers for use in aqueous dispersions and melt extruded articles A sulfonic acid-functionalized vinyl alcohol copolymer is provided which is characterized by a substantial absence of compositional drift. The copolymer is produced by polymerization in two continuously-fed reaction zones such that the ratio of sulfonic acid-containing comonomer fed to the first reaction zone to the sulfonic acid-containing comonomer fed to the second reaction zone is within the range of about 55:45 to about 80:20. The resin is characterized by a resistance to irreversible dehydration upon exposure to harsh chemicals and by retention of hydroxide functionality upon aging. A resin composition comprising a copolymer lacking compositional drift is also provided for preparation of an oil and grease barrier coating, an oxidation resistant water soluble package, or a battery separator.
US08466242B2	Polymeric acid catalysts and uses thereof Polymers useful as catalysts in non-enzymatic saccharification processes are provided. Provided are also methods for hydrolyzing cellulosic materials into monosaccharides and/or oligosaccharides using these polymeric acid catalysts.
US08466241B2	Method for producing highly branched polymer A method for producing a highly branched polymer, with which a molecular weight can be controlled without using a polymerization inhibitor and a polymer having a controlled molecular weight can be produced safely even in a case of mass production in an industrial scale. A method for producing a highly branched polymer including polymerizing a monomer A having two or more radical polymerizable double bonds in a molecule, in the presence of a polymerization initiator B in an amount of 5% by mol to 200% by mol with respect to 1 mol of the monomer A at a temperature 20° C. higher than a 10-hour half-life temperature of the polymerization initiator B or higher.
US08466239B2	Polymer containing thiophene unit and thienylenevinylene unit, and organic field effect transistor and organic solar cell containing the polymer Provided are a polymer containing a thiophene unit and a thienylenevinylene unit, and an organic field effect transistor and an organic solar cell containing the polymer. The film may be formed by coating a substrate with a polymer containing a thiophene unit and a thienylenevinylene unit using a solution process. Therefore, the production cost may be reduced and a large-scale device may be suitably manufactured since there is no need for an expensive vacuum system to form films. Also, the polymer according to one embodiment of the present invention containing a thiophene unit and a thienylenevinylene unit has very excellent flatness since the thiophene unit is continuously coupled with a vinyl group having excellent flatness. Therefore, the polymer may be useful in further improving the charge mobility since it has high crystallinity caused by the improved ordering property between molecules. Such crystallinity may be further improved by the heat treatment. In addition, the organic compound according to one embodiment of the present invention containing a thienylenevinylene unit may have high oxidative stability because of its high ionization energy.
US08466238B2	Latent curing agents, epoxy resin compositions containing the same, sealing materials, and organic EL displays The invention aims to provide latent curing agents which exert high low-temperature curing properties when used together with ionically polymerizable compounds and which exhibit high storage stability at room temperature. Latent curing agents for ionically polymerizable compounds which agents each contain a hydroxyl-free amine imide compound having an N—N bond energy of 100 to 210 kJ/mol as determined by B3LYP functional theory method.
US08466236B2	Fluororesin composition, fluororesin molded article and method for producing the same The invention provides a fluororesin composition capable of providing a molded article having low relative dielectric constant, excellent in a temperature stability and causing only small transmission losses. The invention is a fluororesin composition wherein a rate of change in relative dielectric constant between 25° C. and 80° C. of a molded article produced therefrom under a standard condition is not greater than 0.2%.
US08466235B2	Polypropylene blends for non-woven production Polypropylene resin compositions are provided that are useful in the production of thermoformed articles and biaxially oriented polypropylene films (BOPPs), tapes and fibers. The resins of the present invention are blends of high crystalline (low solubles) polypropylene homopolymer and an ethylene/propylene random copolymer (RCP). These blends can be used to replace standard high solubles BOPP grade polypropylene homopolymers. In addition, the use of high crystalline polypropylene homopolymers in the blends imparts improved stiffness to the finished films while maintaining good processability of the blends. Such polypropylene compositions are effectively produced by in-reactor blending of a high crystalline propylene homopolymer and a propylene/ethylene random copolymer.
US08466233B2	Polylactic acid-based resin composition, molded article and polylactic acid-based master batch pellets A polylactic acid-based resin composition including a polylactic acid (A), a multilayered polymer (B) and a multilayered polymer (C), wherein the content of each of the multilayered polymer (B) and the multilayered polymer (C) is 0.5 to 8% by mass of the whole resin composition; the multilayered polymer (B) and the multilayered polymer (C) are each constituted of a core layer(s) and a shell layer(s); the core layer constituting the multilayered polymer (B) contains an acrylic rubber; and the core layer constituting the multilayered polymer (C) contains a composite rubber containing an acrylic component and a silicone component.
US08466225B2	Aromatic polycarbonate resin composition and molded body thereof An aromatic polycarbonate resin composition including 100 parts by mass of a polycarbonate resin (A) containing an aromatic polycarbonate resin (a-1) and/or a silicone-copolymerized polycarbonate (a-2), and 0.01 to 30 parts by mass of a nanoporous carbon (B). A molded body of the resin composition is also provided. The aromatic polycarbonate resin composition has improved flame retardancy, moisture resistance and stability at a high temperature molding stage because of the addition of the nanoporous carbon to the polycarbonate resin containing an aromatic polycarbonate and/or a silicone-copolymerized polycarbonate, and is suitably used as, for example, a casing for OA appliances, electric and electronic appliances or communication appliances.
US08466223B2	Composite material A composite material includes a body and a plurality of nano-scale probes. The body is made of a polymer. The plurality of nano-scale probes is embedded in the body. The nano-scale probes are substantially uniformly distributed in the polymer matrix. The nano-scale probes are nanowires, nano-particles or nanotubes.
US08466222B2	Rubber composition for sidewalls and pneumatic tire produced using the same Provided are a rubber composition for sidewalls containing 100 parts by mass of a rubber component consisting of at least a natural rubber or a modified natural rubber, 5 parts by mass or less of carbon black, 10 to 40 parts by mass of silica and 5 to 30 parts by mass of an inorganic filler component composed of one kind or two or more kinds of inorganic filler excluding carbon black and silica, and a pneumatic tire provided with a sidewall rubber prepared using the rubber composition. The used amounts of raw materials derived from petroleum resources have been reduced in this rubber composition. Moreover, the rubber composition exhibits low fuel consumption due to low rolling resistance and good flex crack growth resistance.
US08466221B2	Polyamides that resist heat-aging Thermoplastic molding compositions, comprising A) from 10 to 98% by weight of a thermoplastic polyamide, B) from 0.01 to 20% by weight of a highly branched melamine polymer or melamine-urea polymer, or a mixture of these, C) from 0 to 70% by weight of further additives, where the total of the percentages by weight of components A) to C) is 100%.
US08466220B2	Thioethers, methods for their preparation, and compositions including such thioethers Disclosed are thioethers, methods for preparing such thioethers, and curable compositions, such as coating and sealant compositions, that include such thioethers. The thioethers can be the reaction product of (a) an alpha, omega dihalo organic compound, (b) a metal hydrosulfide and (c) a metal hydroxide.
US08466214B2	Core-shell impact modifiers for transparent polymer matrices Processes for making a core and core-shell copolymers are provided herein. Processes for making crosslinked elastomeric core particles includes emulsion polymerizing, in the presence of a radical polymerization initiator, a polymerization mixture containing at least one ethylenic elastomeric monomer, at least one crosslinking agent, and at least one sulfur-containing additive of the formula I below, where R and Z are defined herein. The core-shell copolymers formed are useful for example as additives in polymer matrices such as for modifying impact strength and improving optical properties.
US08466209B2	Hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lens materials Disclosed are low-tack, hydrophobic, high refractive index, acrylic materials. These materials, especially useful as intraocular lens materials, contain one or more aryl acrylic hydrophobic monomers as principal device-forming monomers, a tack-reducing macromer additive and a glistening-reducing additive. In addition to their use as intraocular lens materials, the present materials are also suitable for use in other implantable ophthalmic devices.
US08466208B2	Curable sheet composition A curable sheet composition able to follow up a mold shape under the application of heat and pressure, able to polymerize and cure upon being irradiated with light, permitting an optical element molding pattern to be fixed, and comprising 50% to 94% of a polycarbonate diol-modified urethane acrylate oligomer, 5% to 40% of a (meth)acrylate containing at least one carboxyl group in each molecule thereof, and 0.5% to 5% of a photopolymerization initiator.
US08466204B2	Deinking a cellulosic substrate using magnesium hydroxide The present disclosure is directed to a composition comprising activated magnesium hydroxide, a thickening agent for said magnesium hydroxide, water, an emulsifier, and an oil comprising tall oil fatty acid. In certain embodiments, the composition contains no caustic soda or hydrogen peroxide. The composition comprises from about 5% to about 70% by weight magnesium hydroxide, based upon the weight of the composition. The composition is useful in pulp deinking. In certain embodiments, the thickening agent may be xanthan gum, and the emulsifier may be sodium lauryl sulfate.
US08466200B2	2-adamantylurea derivatives as selective 11β-HSD1 inhibitors The present invention relates to 2-adamantylurea derivatives of formula I as selective inhibitors of the enzyme 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11β-HSD1) and the use of such compounds for the treatment and prevention of metabolic syndrome, diabetes, insulin resistance, obesity, lipid disorders, glaucoma, osteoporosis, cognitive disorders, anxiety, depression, immune disorders, hypertension and other diseases and conditions.
US08466199B2	Allyloxy and alkyloxy benzoic acid delivery agents The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compounds for delivering active agents, such as biologically or chemically active agents, to a target. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one delivery agent compound of the present invention and at least one active agent, and unit dosage forms comprising such compositions. Methods for the preparation and administration of the pharmaceutical compositions are also disclosed.
US08466195B2	Methods and compositions for treating complications of diabetes and vascular diseases using flavones Disclosed herein, inter alia, are methods and compositions for treating a complication of diabetes or a vascular disease using a 5-desoxy-flavone and/or 5-desoxy-flavonol.
US08466190B2	Polymorphic forms of Sunitinib base The present invention relates to novel polymorphic forms of N-[2-(diethylamino)ethyl]-5-[(5-fluoro-1,2-dihydro-2-oxo-3H-indol-3-ylidene)methyl-2,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxamide-Sunitinib base (I). The present invention also relates to methods of preparing such polymorphic crystals.
US08466188B2	Use of spiro-oxindole compounds as therapeutic agents This invention is directed to methods of using spiro-oxindole compounds of formula (I): wherein k, j, Q, R1, R2a, R2b, R2c, R2d, R3a, R3b, R3c, and R3d are as defined herein, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, for the treatment and/or prevention of hypercholesterolemia, benign prostatic hyperplasia, pruritis and cancer.
US08466187B2	Amino acid compositions Methods for increasing athletic performance, distribution of various Amino Acids to muscles, and solubility of various Amino Acids in a human or animal by administering an amino acid composition that includes: at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both; and at least one constituent amino acid selected from the group consisting of Arginine, Agmatine, Beta Alanine, Citrulline, Creatine, Glutamine, L-Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Norvaline, Ornithine, Valine, Aspartic Acid, Cysteine, Glycine, Lysine, Methionine, Proline, Tyrosine, and Phenylalanine.
US08466186B2	Compounds This invention relates to compounds of formula I their use as inhibitors of the microsomal prostaglandin E2 synthase-1 (mPGES-1), to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their use as medicaments for the treatment and/or prevention of inflammatory diseases and associated conditions. A, M, W, R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, R2, R7, R8, R9, Ra, Rb have meanings given in the description.
US08466179B2	Methods of preparing pre-mixed, ready-to-use pharmaceutical compositions Provided herein are ready-to-use premixed pharmaceutical compositions of nicardipine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and methods for use in treating cardiovascular and cerebrovascular conditions.
US08466178B2	Pre-mixed, ready-to-use pharmaceutical compositions Provided herein are ready-to-use premixed pharmaceutical compositions of nicardipine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and methods for use in treating cardiovascular and cerebrovascular conditions.
US08466177B2	Treating and preventing viral infections Compounds that are useful in treating or preventing viral infections, such as influenza, are described herein. Further described are compositions made from these compounds and methods for using the compounds and their compositions in treating or preventing viral infections.
US08466174B2	Methods for stabilizing oxidatively unstable compositions Ophthalmic compositions and methods of preparing such compositions are disclosed.
US08466172B2	Stabilization of hypoxia inducible factor (HIF) alpha The present invention relates to methods of stabilizing the alpha subunit of hypoxia inducible factor (HIF). The invention further relates to methods of preventing, pretreating, or treating conditions associated with HIF, including ischemic and hypoxic conditions. Compounds for use in these methods are also provided.
US08466169B2	SF5 derivatives as PAR1 inhibitors, production thereof, and use as medicaments The invention relates to novel compounds of formula I where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R9, Ar, Q1, Q2 and Q3 are each as defined below. The compounds of the formula I have antithrombotic activity and inhibit especially protease-activated receptor 1 (PAR1). The invention further relates to a process for preparing the compound of the formula I and to the use thereof as a medicament.
US08466166B2	Benzimidazole derivatives as selective acid pump inhibitors This invention relates to compounds of the formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: R1, R2, R3, R4, A and E are each as described herein or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and compositions containing such compounds and the method of treatment and the use, comprising such compounds for the treatment of a condition mediated by acid pump antagonistic activity such as, but not limited to, as gastrointestinal disease, gastroesophageal disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), laryngopharyngeal reflux disease, peptic ulcer, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, NSAID-induced ulcers, gastritis, infection of Helicobacter pylori, dyspepsia, functional dyspepsia, Zolliπger-Ellison syndrome, non-erosive reflux disease (NERD), visceral pain, cancer, heartburn, nausea, esophagitis, dysphagia, hypersalivation, airway disorders or asthma.
US08466161B2	Hydroxamate derivative, a production method for the same, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same The present invention relates to hydroxamate compounds of the following formula I, an isomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt or hydrate thereof. The present invention also relates to a method for preparing the hydroxamate compounds, comprising allowing a compound of the following formula II to react with bromoaniline in the presence of an inorganic salt so as to prepare a compound of the following formula III. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for treating specific diseases by administering the compositions containing the hydroxamate compounds
US08466158B2	Cysteine protease inhibitors Compounds of the formula II: wherein R2 is the side chain of leucine, isoleucine, cyclohexylglycine, O-methyl threonine, 4-fluoroleucine or 3-methoxyvaline; R3 is H, methyl or F; Rq is trifluoromethyl and Rq′ is H or Rq and Rq′ define keto; Q is a p-(C1-C6alkylsulphonyl)phenyl- or an optionally substituted 4-(C1-C6alkyl)piperazin-1-yl-thiazol-4-yl-moiety have utility in the treatment of disorders characterized by inappropriate expression or activation of cathepsin K, such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or bone metastases.
US08466155B2	Pyrimidines The present invention encompasses compounds of general formulae (1a) and (1b) wherein the groups R1 to R5, A, Q, m, n, p and q are defined as in claim 1, which are suitable for the treatment of diseases characterised by excessive or abnormal cell proliferation, and their use as medicaments.
US08466153B2	Piperidinylamino-pyridazines and their use as fast dissociating dopamine 2 receptor antagonists The present invention relates to 6-(piperidin-4-ylamino)pyridazin-3-carbonitriles of the general formula (I); or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a stereoisomeric form, that are fast dissociating dopamine 2 receptor antagonists, as well as processes for preparing these compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds as an active ingredient. The compounds find utility as medicines for treating or preventing central nervous system disorders, for example schizophrenia, by exerting an antipsychotic effect without motor side effects.
US08466152B2	(aza)indole derivative and use thereof for medical purposes The present invention provides compounds useful as agents for the prevention or treatment of a disease associated with abnormal serum uric acid level which has a uricosuric activity or the like. The present invention relates to (aza)indole derivatives represented by the following general formula (I) having xanthine oxidase inhibitory activities and useful as agents for the prevention or treatment of a disease associated with abnormality of serum uric acid level, prodrugs thereof, or salts thereof. In the formula (I), T represents nitro or cyano and the like; ring J represents aryl or heteroaryl and the like; Q represents carboxy or 5-tetazolyl and the like; Y represents H, OH, NH2, halogen, nitro, alkyl, alkoxy and the like; X1, X2 and X3 independently represent CR2 or N; R1 and R2 independently represent halogen, cyano, haloalkyl, A-D-E-G, —N(-D-E-G)2 and the like, in the formula, A represents a single bond, O, S and the like; D and G independently represent optionally substituted alkylene, cycloalkylene, heterocycloalkylene, arylene, heteroarylene and the like; E represents a single bond, O, S, COO, SO2 and the like.
US08466150B2	Inhibitors of poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase Inhibitors of poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase, ways to make them and methods of treating patients using them are disclosed.
US08466146B2	Cyclothiocarbamate derivatives as progesterone receptor modulators Methods of using compounds which are progesterone receptor agonists for contraception and the treatment of progesterone-related maladies alone or in combination with an estrogen receptor agonist or progesterone receptor antagonist are provided. These compounds have the structure: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and Q1 are defined herein.
US08466145B2	Dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitors Described are novel compounds of the Formula (I), their derivatives, analogs, tautomeric forms, regioisomers, stereoisomers, polymorphs, solvates, intermediates, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions, metabolites and prodrugs thereof. These compounds are effective in lowering blood glucose, serum insulin, free fatty acids, cholesterol, triglyceride levels; treatment of obesity, inflammation, autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis; treatment and/or prophylaxis of type II diabetes. These compounds are more particularly dipeptidyl peptidase (DPP IV) inhibitors.
US08466144B2	Muscarinic antagonists with parp and sir modulating activity as cytoprotective agents The present invention relates to generally to the cytoprotective activity of mixed muscarinic inhibition/PARP modulation and in particular to the use of dual inhibitors of M1 muscarinic receptor and poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) as neuroprotective medicaments, particularly as medicaments for the prevention and/or treatment of neurological diseases. Particularly preferred compounds are condensed diazepinones, e.g. condensed benzodiazepinones such as pirenzepine or compounds which are metabolized to condensed benzodiazepinones such as olanzapine.
US08466140B2	Mitochondria-targeted anti-tumor agents Described are mitochondria-targeted anti-tumor agents, and methods of making and using the same for the treatment of disorders associated with unwanted cell proliferation.
US08466134B1	Aqueous compositions containing corticosteroids for nasal and pulmonary delivery The present invention provides compositions containing corticosteroid compounds as active agents for the treatment of ailments and diseases of the respiratory tract, particularly the lungs, by way of nasal and pulmonary administration. The corticosteroid compounds are present in a dissolved state in the compositions. The compositions can be formulated in a concentrated, essentially non-aqueous form for storage or in a diluted, aqueous-based form for ready delivery. In a preferred embodiment, the corticosteroid composition contains an ethoxylated derivative of vitamin E and/or a polyethylene glycol fatty acid ester as the high-HLB surfactant present in the formulation. The compositions are ideally suited for inhaled delivery with a nebulizer or for nasal delivery.
US08466132B2	Substituted tetracycline compounds The present invention pertains, at least in part, to novel substituted tetracycline compounds. These tetracycline compounds can be used to treat numerous tetracycline compound-responsive states, such as bacterial infections and neoplasms, as well as other known applications for tetracycline compounds such as blocking tetracycline efflux and modulation of gene expression.
US08466131B2	Ligands specific for cannabinoid receptor subtype 2 A compound of Formula I: (I) has activity as a cannabinoid receptor antagonist. In Formula 1, R1 is unsubstituted or substituted aryl, unsubstituted or substituted cycloalkyl, unsubstituted or substituted heterocyclyl, unsubstituted or substituted aralkyl, or unsubstituted or substituted heteroaryl; R2 is unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted aryl, or unsubstituted or substituted heteroaryl; and R3 is unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted aralkyl, or unsubstituted or substituted heteroaralkyl; with the proviso that at least one of Ri and R3 is other than unsubstituted aralkyl or R2 is other than unsubstituted aryl.
US08466129B2	Method of preventing and treating airway remodeling and pulmonary inflammation using A2B adenosine receptor antagonists The present invention relates to methods of preventing airway remodeling using A2B adenosine receptor antagonists. This invention finds utility in the treatment and prevention of asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, emphysema, and other pulmonary diseases. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions for use in the method.
US08466126B2	Composition and methods for promoting lush hair growth Compositions, kits and methods are provided for conditioning, revitalizing, volumizing or increasing the natural pigmentation of the hair, including hair on the scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows, mustache and beard, promoting healthy growth, and treating and preventing loss, thinning or miniaturization of hair due to aging, various genetic, pathological, radiation, chemotherapy, chemical treatment, environmental or other reasons.
US08466122B2	Trialkyl cationic lipids and methods of use thereof The present invention provides compositions and methods for the delivery of therapeutic agents to cells. In particular, these include novel cationic lipids and nucleic acid-lipid particles that provide efficient encapsulation of nucleic acids and efficient delivery of the encapsulated nucleic acid to cells in vivo. The compositions of the present invention are highly potent, thereby allowing effective knock-down of a specific target protein at relatively low doses. In addition, the compositions and methods of the present invention are less toxic and provide a greater therapeutic index compared to compositions and methods previously known in the art.
US08466119B2	Methods and compositions for inducing deregulation of EPHA7 and ERK phosphorylation in human acute leukemias Methods for assessing a pathological condition in a subject include measuring one or more markers where a difference is indicative of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or a predisposition to ALL, uses and compositions are disclosed.
US08466118B2	Modulation of blood brain barrier protein expression There are disclosed agents that inhibit Blood Brain Barrier Proteins (BBBP). Such agents are useful in controlling agents entering and exiting the CNS. This allows for drugs to be more effective and/or allowing side effects of the drugs to be lowered.
US08466116B2	Use of CpG oligodeoxynucleotides to induce epithelial cell growth This disclosure provides a method of inducing epithelial cell growth. The method includes administering an effective amount of a K-type CpG oligonucleotide, thereby inducing epithelial cell growth. The epithelial cell can be in vivo or in vitro. Methods are also provided for inducing wound healing in a subject. The methods include administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of at least one K-type CpG ODN.
US08466115B2	Spirocyclic isoxazoline derivatives as antiparasitic agents The invention recites spirocyclic isoxazoline derivatives of Formula (V.1), Formula (V.2), Formula (V.1.1), and Formula (1) stereoisomers thereof, veterinarily acceptable salts thereof, compositions thereof, processes for making, and their use as a parasiticide in an animal. The variables A, V, Z, W1, W2, W3, W, Y, X, R1a, R1b, R1c, R2, R3, R4, n, and “” are as described herein.
US08466114B2	Glycoside derivatives and uses thereof This invention relates to compounds represented by formula (I): wherein the variables are defined as herein above, which are useful for treating diseases and conditions mediated by the sodium D-glucose co-transporter (SGLT), e.g. diabetes. The invention also provides methods of treating such diseases and conditions, and compositions etc. for their treatment.
US08466109B2	Cosmetic method for preventing and/or treating skin stretchmarks, and use in dermatology A method for reducing the formation of and/or treating skin stretchmarks is described. The method is characterized in that a composition is applied to the areas of skin liable to form or comprising stretchmarks, including skin of the thighs, abdomen, and/or breast. The applied composition includes a soya peptide, a tripeptide consisting of the amino acids glycine, histidine, and lysine, and/or mixtures of the soya peptide and tripeptide in a suitable application vehicle. The composition displays good skin tolerance.
US08466104B2	Therapeutically active alpha MSH analogues The invention describes peptide analogues of a-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (a-MSH), which posses an increased efficacy compared to the native α-MSH peptide. The α-MSH analogues exhibit increased anti-inflammatory effects and increased capability to prevent ischemic conditions compared to α-MSH. The invention further discloses use of the peptides for the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment or prophylaxis of a condition in the tissue of one or more organs of a mammal, and moreover pharmaceutical compositions.
US08466099B2	Process of making an article for dissolution upon use to deliver surfactants A process that results in a flexible dissolvable porous solid article that can be used as a personal care composition or a fabric care composition.
US08466098B2	Washing agent having stabilized enzymes The present application relates to washing and cleaning agents, containing phosphate compounds having aliphatic and/or aromatic residues, which act as enzyme stabilizers. Further subjects are the use of such compounds as reversible inhibitors of enzymes, in particular of proteolytic enzymes, and thus as stabilizers in washing or cleaning agents, and further methods and uses correlated therewith.
US08466096B2	1,3,2-dioxaphosphorinane, 2-sulfide derivatives for use as anti-wear additives in lubricant compositions The present disclosure relates to a non-acidic, sulfur-containing, phosphorus-containing compound of the formula I where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, and R7 are as defined herein. Such a compound may exhibit improved antiwear performance and thermal stability in lubricating compositions.
US08466094B2	Aggregating compositions, modified particulate metal-oxides, modified formation surfaces, and methods for making and using same A method for treating solid materials is disclosed, where the treating compositions coats surfaces or portions of surfaces of the solid materials changing an aggregation or agglomeration propensity of the materials. Treating composition and treated solid materials are also disclosed. The methods and treated materials are ideally suited for oil field applications.
US08466084B2	Non-noble metal based catalyst and fuel cell including the non-noble metal based catalyst A non-noble metal based catalyst includes a compound represented by Formula 1: ZraMbOxNy [Formula 1] where M is at least one element selected from Group 4 elements through Group 12 elements, a is a number in the range of about 1 to about 8, b is a number in the range of 1 to 8, x is a number in the range of about 0.2 to about 32, and y is a number in the range of about 0.2 to about 16. A fuel cell electrode and fuel cell may be formed using the non-noble metal based catalyst.
US08466079B2	On-board fuel desulfurization unit A method for regenerating at least one impurity-adsorbing sorbent bed includes passing impurity-containing fluid through the impurity-adsorbing bed. The impurity-adsorbing sorbent bed adsorbs an impurity in the impurity-containing fluid to produce a purified fluid. A portion of the purified fluid is sent back through the impurity-adsorbing sorbent bed that contains the adsorbed impurity. The impurity-adsorbing sorbent bed is exposed to microwave energy to desorb the impurity adsorbed on the impurity-adsorbing sorbent bed.
US08466078B2	Glass compositions, dielectric compositions and multilayer ceramic capacitor having high capacitance using the same Disclosed are a glass composition and a dielectric composition enabling low temperature sintering, and a high capacitance multilayer ceramic capacitor using the same. In the glass composition used for sintering, the glass composition may be formed of a formula, aR2O-bCaO-cZnO-dBaO-eB2O3-fAl2O3-gSiO2, and the formula may satisfy a+b+c+d+e+f+g=100, 0≦a≦7, 1≦b≦3, 1≦c≦15, 10≦d≦20, 3≦e≦10, 0≦f≦3, and 55≦g≦72. Through this, when manufacturing the high capacity multilayer ceramic capacitor, the dielectric substance may enable the lower temperature sintering, thereby enhancing a capacitance and a reliability of the high capacitance multilayer ceramic capacitor.
US08466065B2	Semiconductor device and manufacturing method thereof This invention discloses a semiconductor device and its manufacturing method. According to the method, a stop layer is deposited on a step-shaped bottom electrode, and then a first insulating layer is deposited through a high aspect ratio process. A first chemical mechanical polishing is performed until the stop layer. A second chemical mechanical polishing is then performed to remove the upper horizontal portion of the bottom electrode. Then, a phase-change material can be formed on the vertical portion of the bottom electrode to form a phase-change element. Through arranging a stop layer, the chemical mechanical polishing process is divided into two stages. Thus, during the second chemical mechanical polishing process preformed on the bottom electrode, polishing process can be precisely controlled to avoid the unnecessary loss of the bottom electrode.
US08466064B2	Semiconductor integrated circuit device and method of manufacturing a semiconductor integrated circuit device A system, method, and layout for a semiconductor integrated circuit device allows for improved scaling down of various back-end structures, which can include contacts and other metal interconnection structures. The resulting structures can include a semiconductor substrate, a buried diffusion region formed on the semiconductor substrate, and at least one of a silicide film, for example tungsten silicide (WSix), and a self-aligned silicide (salicide) film, for example cobalt silicide (CoSi) and/or nickel silicide (NiSi), above the buried diffusion (BD) layer. The semiconductor integrated circuit can also include a memory gate structure formed over at least a portion of the contact layer.
US08466063B2	Integration of bottom-up metal film deposition A method of depositing a metal film on a substrate with patterned features includes placing a substrate with patterned features into a photo-induced chemical vapor deposition (PI-CVD) process chamber. The method also includes depositing a metal film by PI-CVD to fill the patterned features from bottom up.
US08466061B2	Method for forming a through via in a semiconductor element and semiconductor element comprising the same A method for forming a through via in a semiconductor element includes providing a semiconductor element having electronic circuitry integrated on the main side thereof. The semiconductor element further includes an etch stop layer and a conductive region, wherein the conductive region is arranged between the etch stop layer and the main side of the semiconductor element. The method also includes selectively etching a through via from a backside of the semiconductor element, opposite to the main side of the semiconductor element, to the etch stop layer and removing at least partly the etch stop layer, so that the conductive region is exposed to the backside and filling at least partly the through via with a conductive material, wherein the conductive material is electrically isolated from the semiconductor element.
US08466054B2	Thermal conduction paths for semiconductor structures A thermal path is formed in a layer transferred semiconductor structure. The layer transferred semiconductor structure has a semiconductor wafer and a handle wafer bonded to a top side of the semiconductor wafer. The semiconductor wafer has an active device layer formed therein. The thermal path is in contact with the active device layer within the semiconductor wafer. In some embodiments, the thermal path extends from the active device layer to a substrate layer of the handle wafer. In some embodiments, the thermal path extends from the active device layer to a back side external thermal contact below the active device layer.
US08466052B2	Method of fabricating semiconductor device having buried wiring A method of fabricating a semiconductor device can include forming a trench in a semiconductor substrate, forming a first conductive layer on a bottom surface and side surfaces of the trench, and selectively forming a second conductive layer on the first conductive layer to be buried in the trench. The second conductive layer may be formed selectively on the first conductive layer by using an electroless plating method or using a metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) or an atomic layer deposition (ALD) method.
US08466045B2	Method of forming strained epitaxial carbon-doped silicon films A method for forming strained epitaxial carbon-doped silicon (Si) films, for example as raised source and drain regions for electronic devices. The method includes providing a structure having an epitaxial Si surface and a patterned film, non-selectively depositing a carbon-doped Si film onto the structure, the carbon-doped Si film containing an epitaxial carbon-doped Si film deposited onto the epitaxial Si surface and a non-epitaxial carbon-doped Si film deposited onto the patterned film, and non-selectively depositing a Si film on the carbon-doped Si film, the Si film containing an epitaxial Si film deposited onto the epitaxial carbon-doped Si film and a non-epitaxial Si film deposited onto the non-epitaxial carbon-doped Si film. The method further includes dry etching away the non-epitaxial Si film, the non-epitaxial carbon-doped Si film, and less than the entire epitaxial Si film to form a strained epitaxial carbon-doped Si film on the epitaxial Si surface.
US08466040B2	Method of manufacturing semiconductor device The method may include providing a first substrate, the first substrate including a sacrificial layer, an active layer having an image sensor circuit portion and an interconnection layer electrically connected to the image sensor circuit portion sequentially stacked; performing an edge-trimming process with respect to the first substrate to form an interconnection layer pattern, an active layer pattern and a sacrificial layer pattern; adhering the first substrate to a second substrate; removing the sacrificial layer pattern to expose the active layer pattern; and forming a transillumination layer to provide light to an image sensor portion on the active layer pattern.
US08466039B2	Pressurized treatment of substrates to enhance cleaving process A method of cleaving a substrate is disclosed. A species, such as hydrogen or helium, is implanted into a substrate to form a layer of microbubbles. The substrate is then annealed a pressure greater than atmosphere. This annealing may be performed in the presence of the species that was implanted. This diffuses the species into the substrate. The substrate is then cleaved along the layer of microbubbles. Other steps to form an oxide layer or to bond to a handle also may be included.
US08466038B2	Process for fabricating integrated-circuit chips Front-side integrated parts of integrated-circuit chips are produced at locations on a substrate wafer. The front-side parts have a front side. A support wafer having a bearing side is mounted with the bearing side on top of said front-side parts. The support wafer includes at least one weak surface layer. This weak surface layer is attached to the substrate wafer using a retaining adhesive. In one implementation, the weak surface layer is attached to a front surface of the wafer. In another implementation, the weak surface layer is attached to a peripheral edge of the wafer. After attaching the support wafer, back-side integrated parts of the integrated-circuit chips are produced on the substrate wafer. The weak surface layer is then destroyed so as to demount the support wafer from the substrate wafer.
US08466037B2	Method for producing a thin chip comprising an integrated circuit In a method for producing a very thin chip including an integrated circuit, a circuit structure is produced in a defined section of a semiconductor wafer. The defined wafer section is subsequently released from the semiconductor wafer. For this purpose, the wafer section is firstly freed such that it is held only via local web-like connections on the remaining semiconductor wafer, which web-like connections are arranged at a lateral periphery of the wafer section. The web-like connections are subsequently severed.
US08466036B2	Trap rich layer for semiconductor devices An integrated circuit chip is formed with an active layer and a trap rich layer. The active layer is formed with an active device layer and a metal interconnect layer. The trap rich layer is formed above the active layer. In some embodiments, the active layer is included in a semiconductor wafer, and the trap rich layer is included in a handle wafer.
US08466035B2	Methods and compositions for doping silicon substrates with molecular monolayers Compositions and methods for doping silicon substrates by treating the substrate with a diluted dopant solution comprising tetraethylene glycol dimethyl ether (tetraglyme) and a dopant-containing material and subsequently diffusing the dopant into the surface by rapid thermal annealing. Diethyl-1-propylphosphonate and allylboronic acid pinacol ester are preferred dopant-containing materials, and are preferably included in the diluted dopant solution in an amount ranging from about 1% to about 20%, with a dopant amount of 4% or less being more preferred.
US08466033B2	Light emitting diode and manufacturing method thereof A light emitting diode comprises a substrate, a buffer layer, a semiconductor layer and a semiconductor light emitting layer. The buffer layer is disposed on the substrate. The semiconductor layer is disposed on the buffer layer. The semiconductor light emitting layer is disposed on the semiconductor layer. A plurality of voids is defined within the semiconductor layer. Each void encloses air therein. A method for manufacturing the light emitting diode is also provided. Light generated by the semiconductor light emitting layer toward the substrate is reflected by the voids to emit out of the light emitting diode.
US08466025B2	Semiconductor device structures and related processes Improved highly reliable power RFP structures and fabrication and operation processes. The structure includes plurality of localized dopant concentrated zones beneath the trenches of RFPs, either floating or extending and merging with the body layer of the MOSFET or connecting with the source layer through a region of vertical doped region. This local dopant zone decreases the minority carrier injection efficiency of the body diode of the device and alters the electric field distribution during the body diode reverse recovery.
US08466024B2	Power domain controller with gated through silicon via having FET with horizontal channel A semiconductor chip has a gated through silicon via (TSVG). The TSVG may be switched so that the TSVG can be made conducting or non-conducting. The semiconductor chip may be used between a lower level semiconductor chip and a higher semiconductor chip to control whether a voltage supply on the lower level semiconductor chip is connected to or disconnected from a voltage domain in the upper level semiconductor chip. The TSVG comprises an FET controlled by the lower level chip as a switch.
US08466020B2	Method of producing semiconductor device Provided is a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device which can form a high-performance photodiode in which variation in output characteristics and performance deterioration are suppressed. A prescribed gate metal is used to form a shield section 34a that covers a portion of a first semiconductor layer 30a for a photodiode that becomes an intrinsic semiconductor region on a gate insulating film 29 and to form first to fourth gate electrodes 34b to 34e that cover portions of respective second to fifth semiconductor layers 30b to 30e for thin film transistors that become channel regions on the gate insulating film 29. Then, using the shield section 34a as a mask, an n-type region and p-type region are formed in the first semiconductor layer 30a. Then, the shield section 34a is removed.
US08466019B2	Semiconductor device and bipolar-CMOS-DMOS A semiconductor device fabricating method is described. The semiconductor device fabricating method comprises forming an epitaxial layer on a substrate, wherein the epitaxial layer is the same conductive type as the substrate. A first doped region having the different conductive type from the epitaxial layer is formed in the epitaxial layer. An annealing process is performed to diffuse dopants in the first doped region. A second doped region and an adjacent third doped region are formed in the first doped region. The second doped region is a different conductive type from that of the first doped region, and the third doped region is the same conductive type as that of the first doped region. A gate structure is formed on the epitaxial layer covering a portion of the second and the third doped regions.
US08466018B2	Methods of forming a PMOS device with in situ doped epitaxial source/drain regions Disclosed herein is a method of forming a semiconductor device. In one example, the method includes forming extension implant regions in a PMOS region and a NMOS region of a semiconducting substrate for a PMOS device and a NMOS device, respectively and, after forming the extension implant regions, performing a first heating process. The method further includes forming a plurality of cavities in the PMOS region of the substrate, performing at least one epitaxial deposition process to form a plurality of in-situ doped semiconductor layers that are positioned in or above each of said cavities, and forming a masking layer that exposes the NMOS region and covers the PMOS region. The method concludes with the steps of forming source/drain implant regions in the NMOS region of the substrate for the NMOS device and performing a second heating process.
US08466013B2	Method for manufacturing a semiconductor structure The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a semiconductor structure, which comprises: providing an SOI substrate, and forming a gate structure on the SOI substrate; etching an SOI layer and a BOX layer of the SOI substrates on both sides of the gate structure, so as to form trenches exposing the BOX layer and extending partially into the BOX layer; forming metal sidewall spacers on sidewalls of the trenches, wherein the metal sidewall spacers is in contact with the SOI layer under the gate structure; forming an insulating layer filling partially the trenches, and forming a dielectric layer to cover the gate structure and the insulating layer; etching the dielectric layer to form first contact through holes that expose at least partially the insulating layer, and etching the insulating layer from the first contact through holes to form second contact through holes that expose at least partially the metal sidewall spacer; filling the first contact through holes and the second contact through holes to form contact vias, which are in contact with the metal sidewall spacers. The method provided by the present invention is capable of improving performance of semiconductor devices and alleviating manufacturing difficulty at the mean time.
US08466004B2	Solar cells Organic photosensitive optoelectronic devices are disclosed. The devises are thin-film crystalline organic optoelectronic devices capable of generating a voltage when exposed to light, and prepared by a method including the steps of: depositing a first organic layer over a first electrode; depositing a second organic layer over the first organic layer; depositing a confining layer over the second organic layer to form a stack; annealing the stack; and finally depositing a second electrode over the second organic layer.
US08466001B1	Low-cost solution approach to deposit selenium and sulfur for Cu(In,Ga)(Se,S)2 formation Methods of forming copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) layers for photovoltaic devices are disclosed. In one aspect, a solution based selenization method in the formation of CIGS is provided. In some embodiments a substrate containing elemental copper (Cu), indium (In) and gallium (Ga) is coated with a solution comprising a source of selenium (Se) dissolved in a solvent. After coating with the selenium based solution, the substrate is heated to form the CIGS layer. Coating of the substrate with the selenium based solution may be carried out by dip coating, slit casting, gap coating, ink-jet type coating, among other techniques. The solution based selenization method disclosed herein provides high material utilization and low cost, unlike vacuum based processes.
US08465997B2	Manufacturing method of group III nitride semiconductor A manufacturing method of a group III nitride semiconductor comprising: preparing a substrate including a buffer layer; forming a first layer on the buffer layer from a group III nitride semiconductor by MOCVD while doping an anti-surfactant, wherein a thickness of the first layer is equal to or thinner than 2 μm; forming a second layer on the first layer from a group III nitride semiconductor by MOCVD while doping at least one of surfactant and an anti-surfactant; and controlling a crystalline quality and a surface flatness of the second layer by adjusting an amount of the anti-surfactant and the surfactant doped during the formation of the second layer.
US08465995B2	Array substrate for fringe field switching mode liquid crystal display and method of manufacturing the same A method of manufacturing an array substrate for a fringe field switching mode liquid crystal display includes: forming an auxiliary insulating layer having a first thickness; forming first and second photoresist patterns on the auxiliary insulating layer; performing an ashing to remove the second photoresist pattern and expose the auxiliary insulating layer therebelow; performing a dry etching to remove the auxiliary insulating layer not covered by the first photoresist pattern and expose a first passivation layer and to form an insulating pattern below the first photoresist pattern, the insulating pattern and the first photoresist pattern forming an undercut shape; forming a transparent conductive material layer having a fourth thickness less than the first thickness; and performing a lift-off process to remove the first photoresist pattern and the transparent conductive material layer thereon together and form a pixel electrode.
US08465991B2	Carbon containing low-k dielectric constant recovery using UV treatment A method for the ultraviolet (UV) treatment of carbon-containing low-k dielectric and associated apparatus enables process induced damage repair. The methods of the invention are particularly applicable in the context of damascene processing to recover lost low-k property of a dielectric damaged during processing, either pre-metallization, post-planarization, or both. UV treatments can include an exposure of the subject low-k dielectric to a constrained UV spectral profile and/or chemical silylating agent, or both.
US08465989B2	Method and system for detecting a target within a population of molecules A method (800) of detecting a target within a population of molecules comprising: contacting a plurality of labeled probe molecules with the population of molecules potentially containing a target of the probe molecules (810); acquiring a probe specific signal emitted by said labeled probe molecules that bound to said target together with a background signal (820); modulating said probe specific signal by at least one of modulating said acquisition and modulating an emission of said probe specific signal (830); and detecting said probe specific signal over said background signal using said preferential modulation (840). The target comprises one or more molecule type selected from the group consisting of a nucleic acid sequence, an amino acid sequence, a carbohydrate sequence, an ion and a feature of a protein determined by non-primary structure. The probe specific signal may be a fluorescent signal.
US08465988B2	Cell-based antioxidant protection assay Methods are provided herein for determining antioxidant activity of a test sample in intact cells. The method includes determining the antioxidant capacity of a test sample in intact red blood cells, wherein the test sample is added to intact red blood cells and oxidative damage is measured by alteration of fluorescence intensity of an oxidation-sensitive fluorescent indicator dye.
US08465987B2	Apparatus, microfluidic chip and method for separating particles using isomagnetophoresis The present invention relates to a method of separating fine particles by measuring the magnetic susceptibilities thereof using isomagnetophoresis. In a system for separating fine particles using isomagnetophoresis according to the present invention, fluids having different magnetic susceptibilities and fine particles to be measured are introduced into a microfluidic channel to form a magnetic susceptibility gradient, a strong magnetic field is applied to the channel to control the behavior of the introduced fine particles, thus moving the fine particles to respective positions at which the fluids having magnetic susceptibilities identical to those thereof is present. According to the present invention, fine particles having a fine difference in magnetic susceptibility can be separated from each other by measuring the magnetic susceptibilities thereof.
US08465985B2	Fluorescent probe A fluorescent probe comprising a compound represented as (Fluorophore A)-S-(Fluorophore B) (Fluorophore A and Fluorophore B are fluorophores which emit fluorescence when they are irradiated with an excitation light of a wavelength of 600 to 950 nm, Fluorophore A has a property that it shows change of fluorescence characteristic before and after a specific reaction with an substance to be measured, and S represents a spacer which connects Fluorophore A and Fluorophore B), which compound shows substantial change in efficiency of fluorescence resonance energy transfer between Fluorophore A and Fluorophore B before and after the specific reaction with the objective substance, wherein Fluorophore A is represented by the following formula (AI): which uses and shows an excitation light wavelength/fluorescence wavelength in the near infrared region, lights of which region show superior biological tissue permeability, and enables measurement of an substance to be measured by the ratio method.
US08465981B2	Polypeptides, systems, and methods useful for detecting glucose The presently-disclosed subject matter provides biosensors for detecting molecules of interest. The biosensors include a polypeptide capable of selectively-binding glucose, wherein the polypeptide molecule is selected from: an unnatural analogue of wild type glucose binding protein; a fragment of wild type glucose binding protein; and an unnatural analogue fragment of wild type glucose binding protein.
US08465977B2	Method and apparatus for lighted test strip A test strip with a sample chamber is secured to a meter. The sample chamber in the portion of the test strip that extends out of the meter is illuminated by transmitting light from a light source inside the meter internally through the test strip towards the sample chamber. By way of analogy, the test strip acts in a fashion similar to a fiber optic cable or optical wave guide by transmitting the light from the meter to the remotely located sample chamber that extends outside the meter. The user is then able to easily see the sample chamber of the test strip in dark conditions so that the user is able to readily align the sample chamber with the drop of fluid on the skin as well as view the sample chamber in order to ensure proper filling. The light also illuminates a test strip slot into which the test strip is inserted.
US08465973B2	Topical compositions containing phosphorylated polyphenols The present invention provides topical compositions containing phosphorylated polyphenols in combination with a topically acceptable carrier. The compositions of the invention provide a means for delayed delivery of the polyphenol to keratinous tissues, such as skin, hair and nails, with enzymes of the keratinous tissue dephosphorylating the polyphenol, and returning it to its native active form. The compositions are particularly useful in the regulation of skin conditions. the phosphorylated stilbene is a phosphorylated resveratrol or a phosphorylated resveratrol derivative.
US08465967B2	Nanoparticle electrostatic trap A method of trapping a charged particle. The method includes providing a planar substrate having a conductive surface thereon, the conductive surface having at least one non-conductive region. The method also includes applying a solution to the conductive surface, the solution comprising at least one charged particle. The method further includes applying a voltage of a threshold level to the conductive surface. The method also includes, in response to the voltage, generating an electrostatic field in the solution adjacent to a boundary between the conductive surface and the non-conductive region. The method also includes setting the threshold level of voltage to result in a strength of the electrostatic field sufficient to prevent the particle from crossing the electrostatic field.
US08465966B2	Post protein hydrolysis removal of a potent ribonuclease inhibitor and the enzymatic capture of DNA The present invention concerns compositions and methods of extracting infectious pathogens from a volume of blood. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of creating a fibrin aggregate confining the pathogens and introducing a fibrin lysis reagent to expose the pathogens for analysis. The present invention also concerns materials and methods for removing aurintricarboxylic acid (ATA) from a sample.
US08465965B2	Reagents and methods for cyanobacterial production of bioplastics and biomaterials The present invention provides reagents and methods for biomaterial production from cyanobacteria.
US08465958B2	Polypeptides having endoglucanase activity and polynucleotides encoding same The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having endoglucanase activity and isolated polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides.
US08465956B2	Bioprocessing Functionalized substrate materials, for example inorganic particles and/or synthetic polymeric particles, are used to enhance bioprocesses such as saccharification and fermentation.
US08465953B2	Ethanol production in non-recombinant hosts Non-recombinant bacteria that produce ethanol as the primary fermentation product, associated nucleic acids and polypeptides, methods for producing ethanol using the bacteria, and kits are disclosed.
US08465949B2	Polypeptides having cellulolytic enhancing activity and polynucleotides encoding same The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having cellulolytic enhancing activity and isolated polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides.
US08465942B2	Hydrolases, nucleic acids encoding them and methods for making and using them Provided are hydrolases, including lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases, and polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. Further provided are polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases and methods for preparing low saturate or low trans fat oils, such as low saturate or low trans fat animal or vegetable oils, e.g., soy or canola oils.
US08465931B2	Therapeutic and diagnostic methods and compositions targeting 4Ig-B7-H3 and its counterpart NK cell receptor The present invention relates to the identification of 4Ig-B7-H3 protein as a tumor associated molecule that imparts protection from NK cell-mediated lysis via a 4Ig-B7-H3 receptor on NK cells. The invention provides compounds that interfere with interactions between the 4Ig-B7-H3 protein and its receptor that can be used to potentiate NK cell cytotoxicity. Also provided are compounds that bind 4Ig-B7-H3-expressing cells so as to inhibit or eliminate them. The compounds are particularly useful in the treatment of tumors, inflammatory conditions, infections and transplantation. Also provided are methods for diagnosing disease by detecting a 4Ig-B7-H3 protein.
US08465930B2	Method for detection of disease having insulin-resistant conditions Disclosed is a simple method for detecting a pathological condition of an insulin-resistant disease, particularly type-2 diabetes. The method comprises quantifying the ganglioside GM3 in a blood sample separated from a living body. More specifically, the method comprises the following steps (a) to (c): (a) separating a plasma or serum from the blood collected from a human; (b) quantifying the ganglioside GM3 in the plasma or serum; and (c) comparing the quantified ganglioside GM3 level to the mean ganglioside GM3 level determined in blood samples from healthy volunteers.
US08465920B2	Method for hybridizing nucleic acids The invention relates to a method for manipulating, isolating, detecting or amplifying a target nucleic acid in a sample by hybridization with an oligonucleotide-oligocation conjugate, comprising allowing said nucleic acid to react with an oligonucleotide-oligocation conjugate comprising at least A1 and Bj linked together directly or via a linker, wherein. A, is an i-mer oligonucleotides, with i=3 to 50, where Ai is an oligomer with naturally or non naturally occurring nucleobases and/or pentafuranosyl groups and/or native phosphodiester bonds, optionally comprising a marker group. Bj is a j-mer organic oligocation moiety, with j=1 to 50, where B is —HPO3—R1—(NH—R2)n—NH—R3—O—, where R1, R2 and R3 are lower alkylene, identical or different, NH—R2 moieties being identical or different when n is >1; HPO3—R1—CH(X)—R3—O—, where Ri and R3, identical or different, are lower alkylene and X is putrescine, spermidine or spermine residue.
US08465914B2	Method and compositions involving microRNA The present invention concerns methods and compositions for isolating, enriching, and/or labeling miRNA molecules and for preparing and using arrays or other detection techniques for miRNA analysis. Moreover, the present invention concerns methods and compositions for generating miRNA profiles and employing such profiles for therapeutic, diagnostic, and prognostic applications.
US08465913B2	Mitochondrial function of prohibitin 2 (PHB2) The present invention relates to a PHB2 gene regulator and a therapeutic drug for mitochondrial-function-related disease containing the same, for example.
US08465899B2	Large particle toner printing method Printing methods are provided. In accordance with one aspect, a first toner image is formed with a first toner particles having a median volume weighted diameter between about 3 um and 9 um and having a first charge-to-mass ratio and, a second toner image is formed with second toner particles having a median volume weighted diameter greater than about 20 um and having a charge-to-mass ratio that is between ⅓ to ½ of the first charge-to-mass ratio times the ratio of the volume weighted average diameter of the first toner to the volume weighted average diameter of the second toner. The first toner image is transferred to a receiver using a first electrostatic field and the second toner image is transferred the receiver using a second electrostatic field.
US08465896B2	Black toner A black toner has a toner particle including at least a resin (a) having a polyester as a main component, carbon black, and a wax, and a fine inorganic particle. When the Tgs of the black toner measured by DSC at temperature rise rate of 0.5° C./min and 4.0° C./min are defined as Tg(0.5) and Tg(4.0) respectively, Tg(0.5) is 35.0 to 60.0° C. and the difference between Tg(4.0) and Tg(0.5) is 2.0 to 10.0° C. When preparing a solution of which the black toner is dissolved in ethyl acetate and defined the concentration thereof as Cb1 (mg/mL) and the light absorbance thereof at 600 nm wavelength as A600, A600/Cb1 is less than 0.15. When preparing a solution of which the black toner is dissolved in chloroform and defined the concentration thereof as Cb2 (mg/mL) and the light absorbance thereof at 600 nm wavelength as A600, A600/Cb2 is 2.00 to 6.55.
US08465895B2	Electrostatic image developing toner, electrostatic image developer, toner cartridge, process cartridge, image forming method, and image forming apparatus An electrostatic image developing toner contains a binder resin and at least two different kinds of white pigments, wherein from about 10% by weight to about 30% by weight of the at least two kinds of white pigments is porous titanium oxide having a volume average particle diameter of from about 0.01 μm to about 1 μm, a particle size distribution (volume average particle size distribution index GSDv) of from 1.1 to 1.3 and a BET specific surface area of from about 250 m2/g to about 500 m2/g.
US08465890B2	Electrophotographic photoconductor and image forming apparatus including the same, and coating solution for undercoat layer formation in electrophotographic photoconductor An electrophotographic photoconductor comprising a conductive support, an undercoat layer and a photosensitive layer, the undercoat layer and the photosensitive layer being formed on the conductive support in sequence, wherein the undercoat layer contains a binder resin, titanium oxide particles surface-treated with at least anhydrous silicon dioxide and titanium oxide particles surface-treated with at least hydrous silicon dioxide.
US08465886B2	Color filter substrate for liquid crystal display devices and liquid crystal display devices Disclosed is a color filter substrate which exhibits color filter contrast of not less than 9000 and includes a transparent substrate, and a plurality of color pixels differing in color and formed on the transparent substrate, wherein each of the plurality of color pixels is formed of a photosensitive color composition containing two or more kinds of pigments, a birefringence Δn of a pigment dispersion represented by following equation (1) and a content of pigments contained in the photosensitive composition satisfies prescribed conditions, and, an absolute value of retardation in thickness direction (Rth) of the color pixels which is represented by following equation (2) is confined to a range of 0-3 nm. Δn=nXY−nZ (1) Rth={(Nx+Ny)/2−Nz}×d (2)
US08465884B2	Electron beam depicting pattern design, photomask, methods of depicting and fabricating photomask, and method of fabricating semiconductor device using the same A method of depicting a photomask using e-beams includes preparing a photomask having an e-beam resist, depicting the e-beam resist and forming an e-beam resist pattern on the photomask. Depicting the e-beam resist includes irradiating e-beams to an e-beam depiction region without irradiating the e-beams to an e-beam non-depiction region disposed in the e-beam depiction region. The e-beam depiction region and the e-beam non-depiction region are formed using an e-beam resist pattern having the same polarity.
US08465883B2	Nanostructured polymer membranes for proton conduction Polymers having an improved ability to entrain water are characterized, in some embodiments, by unusual humidity-induced phase transitions. The described polymers (e.g., hydrophilically functionalized block copolymers) have a disordered state and one or more ordered states (e.g., a lamellar state, a gyroid state, etc.). In one aspect, the polymers are capable of undergoing a disorder-to-order transition while the polymer is exposed to an increasing temperature at a constant relative humidity. In some aspects the polymer includes a plurality of portions, wherein a first portion forms proton-conductive channels within the membrane and wherein the channels have a width of less than about 6 nm. The described polymers are capable of entraining and preserving water at high temperature and low humidity. Surprisingly, in some embodiments, the polymers are capable of entraining greater amounts of water with the increase of temperature. The polymers can be used in Polymer Electrolyte Membranes in fuel cells.
US08465881B2	Compression apparatus for fuel cell stack In a fuel cell stack assembly, a mechanism for securing the fuel cell stack in its compressed, assembled state includes a spring bar loading a disc spring at an inner diameter of the disc spring and a compression band which circumscribes the fuel cell stack assembly.
US08465878B2	Fuel cell system, control method therefor, and movable object The oxidizing gas supply is stopped during the catalyst activation treatment, and the output voltage of the fuel cell is linearly decreased toward the reduction target voltage. Once the interruption condition of the activation treatment has been satisfied, a voltage command value of the converter is returned to a standby voltage and, after waiting till the output voltage of the fuel cell returns to the vicinity of the standby voltage, the compressor is operated to start the supply of the oxidizing gas, and the catalyst activation treatment is completed. As a result, overcharging of the battery caused by rapid increase in the output power of the fuel cell is avoided.
US08465876B2	Systems for the utilization of ruminant animal methane emissions A process for the utilization of the methane produced by enteric fermentation, specifically to a process that utilizes methane produced by ruminant animals through enteric fermentation as a source of carbon and/or energy for the directed production of methane-based goods or processes is provided.
US08465875B2	Three-dimensional network aluminum porous body for current collector, electrode using the aluminum porous body, and battery, capacitor and lithium-ion capacitor each using the electrode It is an object of the present invention to provide a sheet-shaped three-dimensional network aluminum porous body for a current collector which is suitably used for electrodes for nonaqueous electrolyte batteries and electrodes for capacitors, an electrode and a capacitor each using the same. In such a three-dimensional network aluminum porous body for a current collector, the aluminum porous body has been made to have a compressive strength in a thickness direction of 0.2 MPa or more in order to efficiently fill an active material into the sheet-shaped three-dimensional network aluminum porous body.
US08465873B2	Positive electrode materials for high discharge capacity lithium ion batteries Positive electrode active materials are described that have a high tap density and high specific discharge capacity upon cycling at room temperature and at a moderate discharge rate. Some materials of interest have the formula Li1+xNiαMnβCoγO2, where x ranges from about 0.05 to about 0.25, α ranges from about 0.1 to about 0.4, β ranges from about 0.4 to about 0.65, and γ ranges from about 0.05 to about 0.3. The materials can be coated with a metal fluoride to improve the performance of the materials especially upon cycling. Also, the coated materials can exhibit a very significant decrease in the irreversible capacity lose upon the first charge and discharge of the battery.
US08465872B2	Positive electrode active material sintered body for battery The positive electrode active material sintered body for a battery of the present invention is a positive electrode active material sintered body for a battery satisfying the following requirements (I) to (VII): (I) fine particles in a positive electrode active material are sintered to constitute the sintered body; (II) a peak pore diameter which provides a maximum differential pore volume value in a pore diameter range of 0.01 to 10 μm in a pore distribution is 0.3 to 5 μm; (III) a total pore volume is 0.1 to 1 cc/g; (IV) an average particle diameter is not less than the peak pore diameter and not more than 20 μm; (V) any peak, which provides a differential pore volume value of not less than 10% of the maximum differential pore volume value, is not present on a smaller pore diameter side than the peak pore diameter in the pore distribution; (VI) a BET specific surface area is 1 to 6 m2/g; and (VII) a full width at half maximum of a strongest X-ray diffraction peak is 0.13 to 0.2.
US08465869B2	Rechargeable battery A rechargeable battery including an electrode assembly having an inner surface and including a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator interposed therebetween, a case having a space for internally housing the electrode assembly, a cap assembly coupled to the case and electrically connected to the electrode assembly, and a core inside the electrode assembly, wherein the core has a length and includes a plurality of support portions contacting the inner surface of the electrode assembly, and a plurality of avoidance surfaces between the support portions and separated from the inner surface of the electrode assembly.
US08465868B2	Battery pack and fabricating method thereof Disclosed are a battery pack and a fabricating method which can increase the coupling strength of a bare cell and a circuit accessory and prevent the circuit accessory from being separated from the bare cell due to external forces such as bending, twisting and falling of a battery, by forming a fixing member protruding from the upper part of the bare cell, and coupling the fixing member with a fixing member hole of the circuit accessory formed in advance by injection molding in the type of the fixing member being laid across the fixing member hole. The battery pack includes: a bare cell having a cap plate on the upper part of the bare cell; and a circuit accessory coupled with the upper part of the bare cell, wherein a fixing member is formed to protrude from the outer surface of the cap plate, a fixing member hole corresponding to the fixing member is formed on the circuit accessory, and the fixing member is inserted in and is coupled with the fixing member hole.
US08465867B2	Secondary battery module A large-capacity battery module may be formed by integrating a plurality of unit cells. The present invention provides a secondary battery module having a plurality of unit cells and connectors for electrically connecting the unit cells, which includes: a spacer set up between the unit cells and the connectors. The secondary battery module can insulate a cap from a connector and maintain a uniform space between the unit cells.
US08465866B2	Battery module including a pressure control unit A battery module, battery pack, and electric vehicle, the battery module including a plurality of unit battery cells; a pair of end plates coupled together in a spaced relationship for receiving the unit battery cells therebetween; and a pressure control unit between the unit battery cells and the at least one end plate.
US08465861B2	Battery pack and method for producing the same A battery pack includes: a battery including a battery element covered with a packaging member, the battery element including a positive electrode and a negative electrode which are spirally wound together or stacked on one another through a separator; a protection circuit board for the battery; and a covering material collectively covering the battery and the protection circuit board. The covering material includes a shape-retaining polymer. The shape-retaining polymer contains an insulating curable polyurethane resin including polyol and polyisocyanate.
US08465858B2	Development of a novel method for preparation of PEMFC electrodes A method based on pulse electrodeposition technique was developed for preparation of membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs). In this approach, platinum is deposited directly on the surface of the carbon electrode. The method ensures most of the platinum to be in close contact with the membrane. Using this method it is possible to increase the Pt/C ratio up to 75 wt % near the surface of the electrode resulting in a 5 μm thick catalyst layer. The MEA prepared by pulse electrodeposition exhibits a current density of 0.33 A/cm2 at 0.8 V with platinum loading of 0.25 mg of Pt/cm2. The results indicate that pulse deposition may be an attractive technique to replace the conventional powder-type MEA preparation methods and help achieve industry goals of reducing catalyst cost and increasing efficiency in polymer electrode membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs).
US08465857B2	Proton exchange membranes (PEM) based on hybrid inorganic-organic copolymers with grafted phosphoric acid groups and implanted metal cations A proton exchange membrane comprises a hybrid inorganic-organic polymer that includes implanted metal cations. Acid groups are bound to the hybrid inorganic-organic polymer through an interaction with the implanted metal cations. An example process for manufacturing a proton exchange membrane includes sol-gel polymerization of silane precursors in a medium containing the metal cations, followed by exposure of the metal-implanted hybrid inorganic-organic polymer to an acid compound.
US08465856B2	Solid polymer electrolyte membrane and production method of the same A polymer electrolyte-containing solution is obtained by preparing a first solution, preparing a second solution and mixing the first and second solutions. The first solution is prepared by dissolving a perfluorocarbonsulfonic acid resin (component A) having an ion-exchange capacity of 0.5 to 3.0 meq/g in a protic solvent. The second solution is prepared separate from the first solution, by dissolving a polyazole-based compound (component B) and an alkali metal hydroxide in a protic solvent. The first and second solutions are mixed to prepare a polymer electrolyte-containing solution in which a weight ratio of the component A to component B, (A/B) , is from 2:3 to 199 and a total weight of the component A and the component B is from 0.5 to 30% by weight on the basis of the solution including the protic solvent. The protic solvent is an aliphatic alcohol.
US08465854B2	Perpendicular magnetic recording media with thin soft magnetic underlayers and recording systems comprising same A perpendicular magnetic recording medium comprises a non-magnetic substrate having a surface; and a plurality of overlying thin film layers forming a layer stack on the substrate surface, the layer stack including a magnetically hard perpendicular magnetic recording layer structure and an underlying soft magnetic underlayer (SUL), the SUL having a thickness of up to about 100 Å. Also disclosed is a data/information recording, storage, and retrieval system comprising the perpendicular magnetic recording medium and a single-pole magnetic transducer head including main and auxiliary poles positioned in spaced adjacency to an upper surface of the layer stack, the single-pole transducer head comprising a front shield adjacent the main pole.
US08465852B2	Oxide film, oxide film coated material and method for forming an oxide film An oxide film, an oxide film coated material and a method for forming the oxide film, which oxide film is more excellent in wear resistance than existing aluminum oxide-based oxide films are provided. The oxide film of the invention is an oxide film consisting of (Zr1-a-b-cAlaMgbYc) (O1-xNx), characterized in that the following formulas (1)-(5) are satisfied (first invention) 0≦a≦0.7 formula (1) 0≦b≦0.15 formula (2) 0≦c≦0.15 formula (3) 0
US08465851B2	Materials and structures for enhancing the performance of organic light emitting devices A device is provided, having an anode, a cathode, and two adjacent organic layers disposed between the anode and the cathode. One organic layer is a phosphorescent emissive material. The other organic layer may comprise an aromatic hydrocarbon material, comprising an aromatic non-heterocyclic hydrocarbon core optionally substituted, and wherein the substituents are the same or different, and each is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroalkyl, substituted aryl, substituted heteroaryl and heterocyclic groups. The second organic layer may comprise a material having a molecular dipole moment less than about 2.0 debyes, such that the device has an unmodified external quantum efficiency of at least about 3% and a lifetime of at least about 1000 hours at an initial luminance of about 100 to about 1000 cd/m2.
US08465850B2	Method for the application of active materials onto a surface and devices made with such methods The invention provides methods for the application of active materials onto active surfaces useful in organic electronic devices. The methods of the invention include selecting a liquid composition including an active material and a suitable liquid medium whereby when the liquid composition is deposited on the desired active surface it has no greater than about a 40° contact angle; treating the active surface to raise its surface tension before the deposition of a liquid composition containing the desired active material is deposited thereon; and combination thereof. The invention also provides organic electronic devices having at least two active layers, wherein at least one active layer comprises an active material that was deposited using at least one practice of the method of the invention.
US08465846B2	Aqueous dispersions and coatings The present invention provides aqueous dispersions that, for example, include the reaction product of an oxirane-functional vinyl addition polymer having an oxirane functionality between 0.5 and 5; an acid-functional polymer having an acid number 30 to 500; and a tertiary amine. Also described are coating compositions containing the dispersion and methods of forming the dispersion.
US08465845B2	Method and apparatus for preserving wood, and wood product An apparatus for preserving wood product comprising, in one embodiment, a treatment space sealable in medium-tight manner; a vacuum pump connected to the treatment space; a steam source connected to the treatment space; a heating device which is in thermal contact with the treatment space; a dispenser for adding predetermined amounts of either a base or an acid to the treatment space; pH measuring device for determining the pH value of steam in the treatment space; and measuring and control equipment adapted to monitor at least the pH temperature and pressure inside the treatment space and to control the vacuum pump, the steam source and the heat source, and the pH by dispensing either a base or an acid. Also disclosed is a method for preserving wood. The preservation process has a relatively short process time, wherein a good preservation is realized while the mechanical strength of the wood is largely retained. The amount of waste wood material is greatly reduced.
US08465843B2	Crack resistant coating and method of applying crack resistant coating The present invention relates to a method for applying a crack resistant coating on a surface, where the crack resistant coating increases resistance to high vertical and horizontal movements and high shear stresses on the surface. The method comprises the steps of applying a binding material to the surface and applying an aggregate mixture within 15 seconds of applying the binding material to the surface, where the aggregate mixture comprises aggregate particles and an asphalt solution and where the aggregate mixture has a plurality of air voids, and where the binding material fills at least 15% of the air voids in the aggregate mixture (AVFA).
US08465842B2	Biaxial oriented polyester film and a process for preparing the same The present invention relates to a biaxial oriented polyester film and process for preparing the same, the said film is having an average ellipticity of not more than 0.6, Poisson ratio of not more than 0.7 (at elongation greater than 25%) all along the width of web and residual enthalpy in the range of 12% to 20%, a continuous reduction in residual film area up to an elongation of 100%.
US08465840B2	Polyurethane systems for producing polyurethane sandwich parts at low molding temperatures The present invention relates to the use of a polyurethane system, comprising (a) polyisocyanates, (b) at least one isocyanate-reactive compound, (c) at least one carboxylic salt of an amine catalyst, where, based on one equivalent of the amine of the amino catalyst, from 0.5 to 1.5 equivalents of acid groups of a carboxylic acid are comprised, (d) if appropriate, further catalysts, (e) if appropriate, a reactive chain extender having at least two groups reactive toward isocyanates, where at least one group reactive toward isocyanates is a free, primary, NH2 group, and (f) if appropriate, further additives, for the production of polyurethane sandwich components. The present invention further relates to a process for the production of polyurethane sandwich components, and also to the polyurethane sandwich components obtained by the process of the invention.
US08465830B2	Ceramic electronic component A ceramic electronic component includes a ceramic body having a substantially rectangular parallelpiped shape. The ceramic body includes a central portion in which first and second internal electrodes are arranged, and first and second end portions in which the first and second internal electrodes are not arranged. The ceramic electronic component satisfies Expressions (1) and (2) below: W1>T (1) W2>T (2) where T denotes the dimension of the ceramic body in a thickness direction, W1 denotes the dimension of the first end portion in a width direction, and W2 denotes the dimension of the second end portion in the width direction.
US08465824B2	Strap for securing accessories to photographic flash units A strap for fastening an accessory to a photographic flash unit may have a stretchable substrate; an outer fastener strip attached to the stretchable substrate, the outer fastener strip having one of hook fastener material and loop fastener material; and an inner fastener strip attached to the stretchable substrate, the inner fastener strip having the other of hook fastener material and loop fastener material; wherein the outer fastener strip has at least one slack region having an amount of slack when the stretchable substrate is in an undeflected condition.
US08465823B1	Optical media having transparent back side coating An optical media such as an optical tape includes a substrate, a pre-format layer on one side of the substrate, and a back side coating. The back side coating is optically transparent and is electrically conductive. One of the substrate and the pre-format layer is between the back side coating and the other one of the substrate and the pre-format layer.
US08465821B2	Floor panel with a fire-resistant coating A floor panel with a coating structure is described, said floor panel has improved fire protection properties. For this purpose, a fire-resistant layer is built into to layered structure of the panel and a coating is provided along the edges of the panel.
US08465817B2	Polyester container A polyester container furnished with a flange part having mechanical strength, transparency, and heat resistance through orientational crystallization, which polyester container exhibits low-temperature heat sealability, is provided by forming a projecting portion at an upper surface of the crystallized flange part, the projecting portion at at least a heat-sealing-face constituting region rendered amorphous or of low crystallinity. Further, in order to suppress the unevenness of the strength of sealing with a cover member and stably attain the high sealability, the projecting portion is deformed at the time of heat sealing with the cover member so as to form a resin piece protruding toward the interior of the container while being substantially appressed against the upper surface of an opening rim part. The formed resin piece couples with a sealant layer of the cover member.
US08465810B2	Method and device for forming piezoelectric/pyroelectric film An electric field is formed between a material to be coated 18 and a coating sprayer 4 by applying a high voltage of −1 kV to −90 kV to an electrode needle 7 at a tip of the coating sprayer 4, while maintaining the material to be coated 18 positively. An inert gas is sprayed from an inert gas spraying nozzle 8 to the material to be coated 18, and a solution having a dielectric substance dissolved in a solvent is simultaneously sprayed from a dielectric solution spraying nozzle 6, while giving negative charge to the dielectric solution, to form a precursor polarization film. The solution is discharged from the spraying nozzle 6 by injecting the inert gas in the spraying nozzle 6. Then, the electric field is formed again and the precursor polarization film is further polarized, to thereby form a piezoelectric/pyroelectric film on the material to be coated 18.
US08465802B2	Chemical vapor deposition reactor and method A reactor and method for performing chemical vapor deposition are disclosed. A chemical vapor deposition reactor can have a cylindrical chamber that comprises a cylindrical lid support and an annular gas distribution plate. Said chamber can be configured to have a horizontal laminar flow of at least one gas stream in the radial direction and a vertical downward flow of another gas stream over wafers. A large capacity of a CVD reactor with simple structures, easy maintenance and low consumption of reactants can be achieved. High uniformity, repeatability, reproducibility and consistency of depositing layers on wafers can be obtained.
US08465801B2	Gas mixer and manifold assembly for ALD reactor A system and method for mixing a plurality of gases for an atomic layer deposition (ALD) reactor. The mixer is configured to mix the plurality of gases while minimizing the potential for re-circulation within the mixer. The mixer is further configured to maintain the flow velocity of the plurality of gases as the gases pass through the mixer.
US08465799B2	Method for preparation of flat step-free silicon carbide surfaces Techniques for producing atomic step-free silicon carbide surfaces are provided. In one aspect, a method for eliminating atomic steps from a silicon carbide surface is provided. The method comprises the following step. The silicon carbide and a silicon-containing gas are contacted at a temperature, background pressure, and for a length of time sufficient to re-arrange the silicon carbide to an atomic step-free surface. The silicon carbide surface can be the top of a mesa or the bottom of a hole patterned in a silicon carbide wafer.
US08465791B2	Method for counting particles in a gas A method for detecting particles in a gas by saturating the gas with vapor and causing the gas to flow through a chamber with walls that are at a temperature different than the temperature of the entering gas creating a gas turbulence within the chamber resulting in the gas becoming super-saturated with vapor and causing said super-saturated vapor to condense on said particles and form droplets, which are then detected and counted by an optical light-scattering detector.
US08465789B2	Rotatable support elements for stents Various embodiments of methods and devices for coating stents are described herein.
US08465787B2	Delta-9 fatty acid elongase genes and their use in making polyunsaturated fatty acids Isolated nucleic acid fragments and recombinant constructs comprising such fragments encoding novel delta-9 elongases along with a method of making long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) using these delta-9 elongases in plants.
US08465786B2	Non caloric frozen carbonated beverage The present invention is a non-caloric or reduced calorie frozen carbonated beverage and a method of making it. The freezing point of a diet beverage syrup is reduced through the use of a freezing point depressant, particularly a Sugar MNS which is used to replace a portion of the known high-potency non-caloric sweetener. The preferred Sugar MNS for use in the beverage and method of the present invention is erythritol.
US08465772B2	Methods and compositions for treating tissue using silk proteins Compositions for forming a self-reinforcing composite biomatrix, methods of manufacture and use therefore are herein disclosed. Kits including delivery devices suitable for delivering the compositions are also disclosed. In some embodiments, the composition can include at least three components. In one embodiment, a first component can include a first functionalized polymer, a second component can include a second functionalized polymer and a third component can include silk protein or constituents thereof. In some embodiments, the composition can include at least one cell type and/or at least one growth factor. In some embodiments, the composition can include a biologic encapsulated, suspended, disposed within or loaded into a biodegradable carrier. In some embodiments, the composition(s) of the present invention can be delivered by a dual lumen injection device to a treatment area in situ, in vivo, as well as ex vivo applications.
US08465770B2	Low dose controlled release tablet Low dose pharmaceuticals can be delivered for a prolonged period using a tablet-in-tablet design wherein the drug is contained in a controlled release matrix in the outer compression coating layer but not in the inner tablet core.
US08465761B2	Piglet feed rations having low levels of fermentable carbohydrates The present invention provides compositions comprising at least one acidifying agent, at least one immune stimulating agent, at least one antioxidant, and optionally, at least one tissue regeneration agent. The compositions comprise pre-mixes for inclusion in the diets of piglets, wherein the diets have low levels of fermentable carbohydrates.
US08465760B2	Methods of increasing productivity in older sows while decreasing feed intake The present invention provides methods for feeding older sows that beneficially reduce feed intake in older sows, yet improve pig survival and weaning weight of pigs from older sows.
US08465757B2	Nanoemulsion of resveratrol-phospholipid complex and method for preparing the same and applications thereof The present invention relates to a nanoemulsion of resveratrol-phospholipid complex, method for preparing the same and applications thereof. The nanoemulsion comprises: 1 part by weight of resveratrol, 2˜30 parts by weight of phospholipid, and 30˜490 parts by weight of an aqueous solution of polyol with the polyol concentration being 30˜99 percent by weight. The method comprises the steps of: a resveratrol-phospholipid complex being prepared, then the complex being dispersed into the aqueous solution of polyol to form a dispersion, and a nanoemulsion with particle size less than 200 nm being formed by homogenization of the dispersion with a high pressure homogenizer or Microfluidizer homogenizer. The nanoemulsion is miscible with water at any ratio, has high stability and high bioavailability, and thus can be widely used for preparation of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals or healthcare products.
US08465753B2	Combination vaccines against Mycobacterium sp. and methods of using the same The invention relates to a combination vaccine against Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) and M. tuberculosis and/or M. bovis for use in methods of immunizing a subject against mycobacterial infection, preventing or treating mycobacterial infection, and preventing a disease associated with mycobacterial infection.
US08465752B2	Treatment of renal hypertension or carotid sinus syndrome with adventitial pharmaceutical sympathetic denervation or neuromodulation Sympathetic nerves run through the adventitia surrounding renal arteries and are critical in the modulation of systemic hypertension. Hyperactivity of these nerves can cause renal hypertension, a disease prevalent in 30-40% of the adult population. Hypertension can be treated with neuromodulating agents (such as angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin II inhibitors, or aldosterone receptor blockers), but requires adherence to strict medication regimens and often does not reach target blood pressure threshold to reduce risk of major cardiovascular events. A minimally invasive solution is presented here to reduce the activity of the sympathetic nerves surrounding the renal artery by locally delivering neurotoxic or nerve-blocking agents into the adventitia. Extended elution of these agents may also be accomplished in order to tailor the therapy to the patient.
US08465751B2	Cna—B domain antigens in vaccines against gram positive bacteria The invention provides protective antigens which are useful in vaccine compositions to induce protection against gram positive bacteria, particularly against S. agalactiae, S. pyogenes, S. pneumoniae, S. aureus, S. suis, and S. equi.
US08465750B2	Staphylococcus aureus proteins and nucleic acids The invention provides proteins from Staphylococcus aureus including amino acid sequences and the corresponding nucleotide sequences. The proteins are useful for vaccines, immunogenic compositions, diagnostics, enzymatic studies and also as targets for antibiotics.
US08465748B2	Vaccine compositions and methods containing an immunogen derived from equine arteritis virus The present invention relates to vaccine compositions comprising a nucleic acid encoded by an equine arterivirus virus (EAV) open reading frame (ORF) 2 nucleic acid, and a nucleic vector comprising said EAV ORF 2. The invention further relates to the methods and kits encompassing the use of EAV ORF 2 containing vaccine compositions and nucleic acid vectors for the prevention and/or treatment of EAV infections.
US08465747B2	Identification, optimization and use of cryptic HLA-B7 epitopes for immunotherapy The invention provides methods for identifying a HLA-B0702-restricted cryptic epitope in an antigen, as well as methods for increasing the immunogenicity of HLA-B0702-restricted cryptic epitopes. The HLA-B0702-restricted cryptic epitopes and their cognate immunogenic epitopes are useful for stimulating an immune reaction against the cryptic epitopes in a subject. Accordingly, the invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a HLA-B0702-restricted cryptic epitope or a cognate immunogenic epitope thereof, and vaccination kits comprising such epitopes. The novel materials of the invention are particularly useful for efficiently treating patients having an HLA-B*0702 phenotype.
US08465745B2	Chimeric antigens for eliciting an immune response Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for eliciting immune responses against antigens. In particular embodiments, the compounds and methods elicit immune responses against antigens that are otherwise recognized by the host as “self” antigens. The immune response is enhanced by presenting the host immune system with a chimeric antigen comprising an immune response domain and a target binding domain, wherein the target binding domain comprises a xenotypic antibody fragment. By virtue of the target binding domain, antigen presenting cells take up, process, and present the chimeric antigen, eliciting both a humoral and cellular immune response.
US08465742B2	Anti-cobra toxin antibody fragments and method of producing a VHH library A method of constructing a VHH library from an immunized camelid, using whole venom or an extract thereof There is also provided VHH antibody fragments isolated from a library produced in hyperimmunized llama These VHH antibody fragments were sequenced, and specifically bind α-cobratoxin.
US08465740B2	Regulatory T cell mediator proteins and uses thereof The present invention relates to novel regulatory T cell proteins. One protein, designated PD-L3, resembles members of the PD-L1 family, and co-stimulates αCD3 proliferation of T cells in vitro. A second, TNF-like, protein has also been identified as being upregulated upon αCD3/αGITR stimulation. This protein has been designated Treg-sTNF. Proteins, antibodies, activated T cells and methods for using the same are disclosed.
US08465736B2	Glutadon The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical combination product for cancer therapy. The combination product comprises the two active ingredients glutaminase and 6-diazo-5-oxo-L-norleucine (DON). The invention further relates to the use of such a combination product for the treatment of cancers.
US08465735B2	Variant form of urate oxidase and use thereof The present invention relates to genetically modified proteins with uricolytic activity. More specifically, the invention relates to proteins comprising truncated urate oxidases and methods for producing them, including PEGylated proteins comprising truncated urate oxidases.
US08465734B2	Methods for increasing protein polyethylene glycol (PEG) conjugation The present invention relates to highly conjugated proteins and methods for making such proteins. In particular, the present invention relates to methods for linking additional sites to a protein for conjugation with activated polyethylene glycol (PEG) linkers, without denaturing the protein. The invention also relates to highly conjugated proteins with decreased immunogenicity and increased circulating half-life.
US08465730B1	Polyglycerol polyesters The present invention is directed toward a series of polyesters with tunable ascetics and skin conditioning properties for use in cosmetic formulation, specifically sun screening formulations in which the performance is improved by a synergistic effect between the sunscreening actives and the polyester. These novel polyglycerol polyesters are designed to be multidimensional. The physical properties and aesthetics of the current invention can be tuned rapidly by controlling the ratio of fatty groups, as well as the cross-linker used. The resulting polyglycerol polyesters have outstanding aesthetics and physical properties.
US08465726B2	Stilbene derivatives and their use for binding and imaging amyloid plaques This invention relates to a method of imaging amyloid deposits and to labeled compounds, and methods of making labeled compounds useful in imaging amyloid deposits. This invention also relates to compounds, and methods of making compounds for inhibiting the aggregation of amyloid proteins to form amyloid deposits, and a method of delivering a therapeutic agent to amyloid deposits.
US08465724B2	Multi-drug ligand conjugates Described herein are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating pathogenic cell populations in a patient. The compounds described herein include conjugates of a plurality of cytotoxic drugs and vitamin receptor binding ligands. The plurality of drugs may be the same or different. Similarly, the vitamin receptor binding ligands may be the same or different. The conjugates also include a linker that is formed from one or more spacer linkers, heteroatom linkers, and releasable linkers.
US08465723B2	Arsenic-containing solid and method for producing it Provided is an arsenic-containing solid comprising 100 parts by mass of a scorodite-type iron-arsenic compound and at least 1 part by mass of an iron oxide compound added thereto, in which the scorodite-type iron-arsenic compound is produced by adding an oxidizing agent to an aqueous acidic solution that contains a 5-valent arsenic (V) ion and a 2-valent iron (II) ion, then promoting the precipitation of an iron-arsenic compound with stirring the liquid, and finishing the precipitation thereof within a range where the pH of the liquid is at most 1.2. The iron oxide compound includes goethite, hematite and their mixture, preferably having a BET specific surface area of at least 3 m2/g, more preferably at least 20 m2/g.
US08465722B2	Thermal reduction of sulfur dioxide to sulfur with temperature controlled furnace Processes for the thermal reduction of sulfur dioxide to elemental sulfur are disclosed. The processes described include three general reaction sections, including the reaction furnace portion where the SO2-containing stream is combusted, the second reaction zone where the temperature is moderated to encourage the reaction of sulfur with hydrogen to consume the hydrogen carbon monoxide and produce the H2S and CO. The temperature moderation is achieved by one or combinations of three different methods adding external waste heat boiler, followed by a vessel to provide adequate residence time for the reaction of producing H2S or to recycle the tail gas to a second zone of a 2-zone reaction furnace, using inter-stage internal cooling coil or adding a quench fluid in the second zone of a 2-zone reaction furnace. The third reaction zone is a Claus conversion portion, wherein residual H2S and SO2 are further reacted to produce additional elemental sulfur.
US08465721B2	Biosynthesis of nanoparticles This invention provides a method of biosynthesizing nanoparticles and quantum dots. The method may comprise culturing photosynthetic cells and/or fungal cells of a multicellular fungus in a culture medium comprising one or more species of metal in ionic or non-ionic form; and one or more counter elements to the one or more species of metal, or one or more compound comprising one or more counter elements to the one or more species of metal; wherein the cells biosynthesize nanoparticles and quantum dots incorporating the metal. The invention also provides biosynthesized nanoparticles and quantum dots.
US08465717B2	Method for making nanoparticles of lithium transition metal phosphates A process for preparing a nanoparticle powder of a lithium transition metal phosphate includes mixing lithium, a transition metal and a phosphorus-containing salt as starting materials, adding an additive to the starting materials in an amount of greater than 0 at % and less than 10 at % to obtain a mixed raw material powder, subjecting the mixed powder to a first heat treatment at a temperature of 250° C. to 400° C. under a gas atmosphere for 2 to 10 hours; and subjecting the first heat-treated product to a second heat treatment at a temperature of 400° C. to 700° C. for 2 to 24 hours to uniformly form crystalline nuclei so as to induce growth of nanocrystalline particles. The additive may be any one element selected from the group consisting of sodium (Na), potassium (K), lanthanum (La), cerium (Ce), praseodymium (Pr), neodymium (Nd), samarium (Sm), gadolinium (Gd) and erbium (Er).
US08465716B2	Method of synthesizing phosphide materials The subject of the invention is a method of synthesizing a compound MxPy where M is an element belonging to one of columns II to XV of the Periodic Table of the Elements or to the family of lanthanides or to the family of actinides, characterized in that it includes the reaction of x moles of compound comprising the element M in its oxidation state 0 with y/4n moles of compound (P4)n.The method of the invention may be carried out at a temperature much lower than those necessary in the methods of the prior art. It also allows low-temperature formation of nanoparticles and stoichiometric reaction control.The applications of this method are numerous: magnetic ferro-magnets for MnP and FeP; hydrodesulfurization catalysts for Ni2P; luminescent nanoparticles for biological applications; microelectronics and optoelectronics for InP; and electronics for GaP. The latter two phosphides are also used in the photovoltaic energy field.
US08465715B1	Method for synthesizing metal bis(borano) hypophosphite complexes The present invention describes the synthesis of a family of metal bis(borano) hypophosphite complexes. One procedure described in detail is the syntheses of complexes beginning from phosphorus trichloride and sodium borohydride. Temperature, solvent, concentration, and atmosphere are all critical to ensure product formation. In the case of sodium bis(borano) hypophosphite, hydrogen gas was evolved upon heating at temperatures above 150° C. Included in this family of materials are the salts of the alkali metals Li, Na and K, and those of the alkaline earth metals Mg and Ca. Hydrogen storage materials are possible. In particular the lithium salt, Li[PH2(BH3)2], theoretically would contain nearly 12 wt % hydrogen. Analytical data for product characterization and thermal properties are given.
US08465713B2	Catalyst composition for selective catalytic reduction of exhaust gases A catalyst composition represented by the general formula XVO4/S wherein XVO4 stands for TransitionMetal-Vanadate, or a mixed TransitionMetal-/RareEarth-Vanadate, and S is a support comprising TiO2.
US08465712B2	Desulfurization apparatus and method A method and system for desulfurization comprising first and second metal oxides; a walled enclosure having an inlet and an exhaust for the passage of gas to be treated; the first and second metal oxide being combinable with hydrogen sulfide to produce a reaction comprising a sulfide and water; the first metal oxide forming a first layer and the second metal oxide forming a second layer within the walled surroundings; the first and second layers being positioned so the first layer removes the bulk amount of the hydrogen sulfide from the treated gas prior to passage through the second layer, and the second layer removes substantially all of the remaining hydrogen sulfide from the treated gas; the first metal oxide producing a stoichiometrical capacity in excess of 500 mg sulfur/gram; the second metal oxide reacts with the hydrogen sulfide more favorably but has a stoichometrical capacity which is less than the first reactant; whereby the optimal amount by weight of the first and second metal oxides is achieved by utilizing two to three units by weight of the first metal oxide for every unit of the second metal oxide.
US08465707B2	Composite liquid cells A sample handling method may include drawing an encapsulating liquid from an encapsulating-liquid input; discharging the drawn encapsulating liquid (a) onto a free surface of a carrier liquid in a carrier-liquid conduit comprising a stabilisation feature and (b) proximate to the stabilisation feature, the encapsulating liquid being immiscible with the carrier liquid, so that the discharged encapsulating liquid does not mix with the carrier liquid, floats on top of the carrier liquid, and is immobilised by the stabilisation feature; drawing a sample liquid from a sample-liquid input; and discharging the drawn sample liquid, the sample liquid being immiscible with the encapsulating liquid and with the carrier liquid, so that the sample liquid does not mix with the encapsulating liquid or with the carrier liquid.
US08465704B2	Method and apparatus for disinfecting and/or deodorizing an article An apparatus for disinfecting and/or deodorizing an article comprises a cabinet defining a compartment configured to receive the article. A regenerative dryer is positioned with respect to the compartment and is configured to dehydrate air flowing into an ozone generator. The ozone generator is in communication with the dryer and is positioned with respect to the compartment. The ozone generator is configured to selectively generate ozone. The generated ozone is introduced into the compartment. An ozone conversion device is positioned with respect to the compartment and is configured to selectively convert ozone back to oxygen. A controller is configured to selectively activate the dryer, ozone generator and ozone conversion device.
US08465701B2	Catalyst material for producing oxygen gas from water Provided is a catalyst material comprising aggregates of nanoneedles of mainly R-type manganese dioxide and having a mesoporous structure. With this, water can be oxidatively decomposed under visible light at room temperature to produce oxygen gas, proton and electron. Also provided is a catalyst material comprising aggregates of nanoparticles of mainly hydrogenated manganese dioxide. With this, acetic acid or an inorganic substance can be synthesized from carbon dioxide gas.
US08465700B2	High-throughput solvent evaporator and gas manifold with uniform flow rates and independent flow controls The evaporator (10) efficiently evaporates solvent and/or introduces gases to multiple samples. The evaporator (10) contains a top plate (20) and a bottom plate (30). The top plate (20) is mated to the bottom plate (30) to define a main chamber (130) for distribution of gas. An input port (80) is defined within the bottom plate (30) of the evaporator (10) is in fluid communication with a gas distribution channel (100). The gas distribution channel (100) has a series of gas distribution ports (110A-C) increasing in diameter, in proportion to a distance from the input port (80), that provide for an even distribution of gas into the main chamber (130). Gas exits the main chamber (130) through exit ports (120A-C) defined within the bottom plate (30). Screws (50) respectively control gas flow to exit ports (120A-C) for delivery to an array of nozzles (90) on the bottom plate (30).
US08465696B2	Dry test strip with controlled flow and method of manufacturing same A dry test strip assembly includes: a carrier base having a test port and a well adapted for receiving a dry test strip element, and a cover having a sample opening. The cover can be snapped onto the base with the sample opening aligned over the test port and with a test strip element compressed between the base and cover. A maximum dry test strip compression stop controls the maximum compression on the dry test strip, and a minimum dry test strip compression stop controls the minimum compression on the dry test strip. A rib between two test ports prevents fluid flow in the dry test strip element from one side of the rib to another, thereby separating the test strip element into a plurality of separate fluid compartments. A manufacturing system efficiently assembles the dry test strip assembly without handling by humans.
US08465695B2	Washing test apparatus Washing efficacy test apparatus (2) is provided which includes a holder (4) and a test soil device (6) for location with said holder (4). The test soil device (6) is in the form of sheet material with a test soil substance (34) provided thereon. The holder in one example includes two members (8, 10) between which the test soil device (6) is detachably attached so that the device (6) can be easily removed for inspection and maintained in a required orientation in the washing apparatus (2) in use.
US08465694B2	Oligonucleotide synthesizer An apparatus for high-throughput combinatorial synthesis of organic molecules including a reaction vessel for containing a combinatorial chemistry synthetic reaction, a liquid dispenser for dispensing the liquid, a liquid aspirator and an adjustment mechanism. The reaction vessel includes an ingress aperture allowing a liquid to enter into an interior of the vessel and an egress aperture for aspirating the liquid from the vessel. The liquid dispenser dispenses liquid through the ingress aperture. The liquid aspirator aspirates liquid through the egress aperture and includes a rotor for carrying the vessel and orbiting the vessel about an axis of rotation. The rotor is oriented generally in a horizontal plane and includes an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the angle of the vessel relative to the horizontal plane in response to the centrifugal force generated by orbiting the vessel about the axis or rotation. A method of combinatorial synthesis of organic molecules is also disclosed.
US08465692B2	Sodium/molybdenum composite metal articles and methods for producing metal articles A method for producing a metal article may include: Producing a supply of a composite metal powder by: providing a supply of molybdenum metal powder; providing a supply of a sodium compound; combining the molybdenum metal powder and the sodium compound with a liquid to form a slurry; feeding the slurry into a stream of hot gas; and recovering the composite metal powder; and consolidating the composite metal powder to form the metal article, the metal article comprising a sodium/molybdenum metal matrix. Also disclosed is a metal article produced accordance with this method.
US08465690B1	Fluid inversion liner apparatus A fluid inversion liner apparatus controls fluid loss to permit lining of pipe in smaller spaces by requiring less fluid. The apparatus includes a housing, a liner feeding assembly, and a nozzle. A tubular flexible liner is insertable through the liner feeding assembly. The liner has a first end couplable to the nozzle forming a fluid seal at the nozzle. A fluid injection port is provided for introducing fluid such as air or water into the housing. The liner feeding assembly is adjustable for conforming to the liner as the liner passes through the liner feeding assembly. Thus, fluid introduced into the housing through the fluid injection port is prevented from passing out of the housing through the liner feeding assembly. As a result, fluid pressure between the interior of the housing and the liner draws the liner through the liner feeding assembly and out of the nozzle.
US08465689B2	Elevator and method for tilting solid image build platform for reducing air entrainment and for build release A solid imaging apparatus is provided that includes a replaceable cartridge containing a source of build material and an extendable and retractable flexible transport film for transporting the build material layer-by-layer from the cartridge to the surface of a build in an image plane. An operator using the device needs merely to remove a spent cartridge and replace it with a fresh cartridge to continue solid imaging virtually uninterrupted. The apparatus also includes the capability of withdrawing and inserting an imager without the operator having to perform a separate alignment step. A brush attached to the transport film and forming part of the cartridge provides for intra-layer removal of excess uncured build material. If desired, the apparatus can produce a fully reacted build. A high intensity UV source cures the build between layers. An injection molded build pad is designed to hold a build in an inverted position for improving the build. The invention also provides for tilting the build elevator to reduce air entrainment and for releasing the build from the image plane.
US08465688B2	Method of taking a nozzle of a valve gated hot runner apparatus out of service A method for taking a nozzle of a valve gated runner apparatus includes releasably attaching a valve pin to a movable part of an actuator for moving the valve pin between an open position and a closed position and detaching the valve pin from the actuator by moving the movable part of the actuator towards the open position when the valve pin is immobilized. The valve pin and the movable part valve pin may be releasably attached by a magnetic force. The step of detaching the valve pin from the actuator may be accomplished by overcoming the magnetic force. A valve pin plate can be provided for a plurality of valve pins to be releasably attached to the actuator.
US08465683B2	Agglomerated stover for use as a liquid absorbent This disclosure describes a method and apparatus for agglomerating stover to produce a liquid absorbing particle. The method comprises providing stover particles coated with a first binder component and then rolling the stover particles coated with the first binder component on a rotating surface. The rotating surface is inclined sufficiently to aid in the rolling of the stover particles. A second liquid binder component that readily chemically crosslinks with the first binder component is applied to the first binder component to produce a web that the stover particles adhere to. The web in combination with the inclined rotating surface rolls the stover particles thereby forming an agglomerated stover particle that will be suitable for absorbing liquids. Agglomerated stover particles are also described.
US08465681B2	Method for operating a press furnace, and press furnace The invention relates to a method for operating a press furnace, in particular for dental materials, with an embedding compound into which the preferably ceramic dental material can be introduced via a press ram (26), the speed of penetration of the press ram (26) being detected, wherein, during the pressing operation, an increase in the speed of penetration and/or a decrease is detected, and, based on this, a signal is output.
US08465680B2	Method for pelleting spherical fine particle of sodium nitrate Provided is a method for pelleting spherical fine particle of sodium nitrate, which comprises the following steps: 1) melting industrial sodium nitrate in a salt melting furnace, introducing into a high-level insulation buffer tank, placing in an atomizer located on top of the pelleting tower, atomizing to obtain fog droplets with size of 30 μm-0.5 mm; 2) introducing freeze-dried high-pressure air into the pelleting tower in a tangent direction from the upper inlet pipe of the tower, so that the sodium nitrate fog droplets obtained in step 1) fall spirally along the wall in the pelleting tower, to obtain sodium nitrate particle; 3) collecting the cooled sodium nitrate particle at the bottom of the tower, and packaging. Sodium nitrate particle with lower water content, higher roundness, and smaller size can be obtained, and continuous production can be realized by the method.
US08465678B2	Emissive polymers and devices incorporating these polymers The present invention relates to a class of luminescent and conductive polymer compositions having chromophores, and particularly solid films of these compositions exhibiting increased luminescent lifetimes, quantum yields and amplified emissions. These desirable properties can be provided through polymers having rigid groups designed to prevent polymer reorganization, aggregation or π-stacking upon solidification. These polymers can also display an unusually high stability with respect to solvent and heat exposures. The invention also relates to a sensor and a method for sensing an analyte through the luminescent and conductive properties of these polymers. Analytes can be sensed by activation of a chromophore at a polymer surface. Analytes include aromatics, phosphate ester groups and in particular explosives and chemical warfare agents in a gaseous state. The present invention also relates to devices and methods for amplifying emissions by incorporating a polymer having an energy migration pathway and/or providing the polymer as a block co-polymer or as a multi-layer.
US08465676B2	Phosphor for low-voltage electron beam and vacuum fluorescent display apparatus In order to provide a phosphor for a low-voltage electron beam and a vacuum fluorescent display apparatus in which the phosphor is used, a deposition layer is formed on a surface of a main body of a phosphor shown by the following chemical formula (1), the deposition layer being a plurality of oxide layers sequentially deposited on the surface of the phosphor main body. The phosphor for a low-voltage electron beam contains no cadmium, but has exceptional high-temperature exposure characteristics, as well as prolonged service life and higher brightness. Ca1-xSrxTiO3:Pr,M (1) where M is at least one element selected from Al, Ga, In, Mg, Zn, Li, Na, K, Gd, Y, La, Cs, and Rb; and 0≦x≦1.
US08465671B2	Dichroic dye for color filter, composition comprising the same for color filter and color filter array prepared therefrom There is provided a novel dichroic dye having liquid crystal properties, dichroic properties and polymerizable reactivity, the dichroic dye being used to form a color filter layer having excellent physical properties such as dichroic ratio, heat resistance, durability, high contrast ratio and polarizing properties, a composition comprising the same for color filter, a color filter array plate (an upper plate) prepared therefrom, and a liquid crystal display comprising the color filter array plate. The dichroic dye has a structure of R1-L1-M-L2-D (wherein, D is a dichroic structure, M is a structure with liquid crystal properties, R1 is a reactive end functional group, and L and L1 are linking structures that link R1, M, and D), and the composition for forming a color filter layer includes the dichroic dye. Also, the color filter array plate, which comprises color filter layer formed of the composition of this invention and the liquid crystal display, which comprise the color filter array plate but does not requires an upper alignment film and/or a polarization plate are provided. The color filter array plate and the liquid crystal display comprising the same have excellent physical properties such as durability, polarizing degree, resolution and contrast ratio.
US08465667B2	Chemical additives to inhibit the air oxidation and spontaneous combustion of coal The invention is directed towards methods and compositions for treating piles of low-rank coal to inhibit its spontaneous combustion. The method involves applying to the low-rank coal a composition containing VAE and crude glycerin. The composition prevents water from evaporating out of the low-rank coal. This prevents the formation within the low-rank coal of hollow openings which are a huge factor in causing its spontaneous combustion. The composition has better performance than its ingredients do alone. In fact it is so effective that certain cumbersome low-rank coal-handling methods, such as FIFO recordkeeping and inventorying, not using pinch points, or only using elbow-free equipment can be disregarded when the composition is used.
US08465665B2	Refrigerating-machine oil composition, and compressor for refrigerating machine and refrigerating apparatus each employing the same The present invention provides a refrigerator oil composition which satisfies both sludge dispersibility and prevention of wear and seizing of sliding parts made of aluminum and/or iron, and a compressor and a refrigeration apparatus using the refrigerator oil composition. The refrigerator oil composition is characterized by comprising a base oil which is at least one member selected from mineral oils and synthetic oils, and at least one polyamide compound having two or more amide groups in the molecule and being present in an amount of 0.01 to 5% by mass based on the total amount of the refrigerator oil composition.
US08465663B2	Composition for electromagnetic wave suppression and heat radiation and method for manufacturing composition for electromagnetic wave suppression and heat radiation A composition for electromagnetic wave suppression and heat radiation includes: a matrix composed of a high molecular material or a low molecular material; and a magnetic particle filled in the matrix upon mixing a magnetic powder having a relation of {(tap density)/density}≧0.58 with the matrix.
US08465657B2	Post chemical mechanical polishing etch for improved time dependent dielectric breakdown reliability Disclosed are a damascene and dual damascene processes both of which incorporate the use of a release layer to remove trace amounts of residual material between metal interconnect lines. The release layer is deposited onto a dielectric layer. The release layer comprises an organic material, a dielectric material, a metal or a metal nitride. Trenches are etched into the dielectric layer. The trenches are lined with a liner and filled with a conductor. The conductor and liner materials are polished off the release layer. However, trace amounts of the residual material may remain. The release layer is removed (e.g., by an appropriate solvent or wet etching process) to remove the residual material. If the trench is formed such that the release layer overlaps the walls of the trench, then when the release layer is removed another dielectric layer can be deposited that reinforces the corners around the top of the metal interconnect line.
US08465651B2	Sustainable method and system for treating water bodies affected by bacteria and microalgae at low cost A sustainable method and system for treating and maintaining bodies of water at low cost for low density recreational use is disclosed. A system of the invention generally includes at least one containing means, at least one coordination means, at least one chemical application means, at least one non-intrusive mobile suction means, and at least one filtration means. The coordinating means can receive information regarding water quality parameters that are controlled, and can timely activate the processes necessary to adjust the water quality parameters within their respective limits. The disclosed methods and system filter only a small fraction of the total water volume, up to 200 times less per day than the flow filtered by conventional swimming pool filtration systems. The disclosed methods and system also use less chemicals, up to 100 times less than conventional swimming pool water treatment systems. The methods and system of the present invention can be used to treat recreational water bodies affected by bacteria and microalgae and provide sustainable methods for producing water that complies with bacteriological and physicochemical requirements for recreational water, as set forth by governmental regulatory agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), for bathing with full body contact.
US08465649B2	Multicolumn sequential separation process A process is disclosed for separating biomolecules from an aqueous solution containing the biomolectules and impurities, having different affinities and/or interactions with a solid support. The solution is passed over a fixed bed of chromatographic resin containing at least three zones, with flow of liquid being arranged between adjacent zones and between a last and first zone. Each of several sequences includes at least an adsorption stage, a rinsing stage, or a desorption stage, with each subsequent sequence being carried out by a downstream displacement of fronts in the zones by approximately the same increment before the periodical displacement of the introduction and withdrawal points.
US08465646B2	Method and apparatus for treating nitrate waste liquid To provide an apparatus for treating a nitrate waste liquid that includes a denitrification tank (12A) which accommodates active sludge that adsorbs or takes in the radioactive substance in a nitrate waste liquid (11) and in which an anaerobic microorganism that reduces the nitric acid to nitrogen gas grows, and a reaeration tank (14) in which a denitrification-treated liquid (24) treated in the denitrification tank (12A) is aerated and mixed with active sludge. A pH adjuster (21), a first carbon source (22A) and a second carbon source (22B) different in type from each other, and nitrogen gas (N2) are supplied to the denitrification tank (12A) so as to separate a denitrified liquid into a solid content and the denitrification-treated liquid (24) by using a first solid-liquid separating film (25), and the denitrification-treated liquid (24) treated with the active sludge in the reaeration tank (14) is reaerated and separated into a solid content and a reaeration-treated liquid (27) by using a second solid-liquid separating film (28).
US08465645B2	Renewable energy microgeneration system A renewable energy microgeneration system is disclosed. The system comprises one or more portable containers that include a plurality of small holding tanks that are configured to perform at least one of pasteurization and thermophilic anaerobic digestion on waste, a large holding tank that is configured to perform mesophilic anaerobic digestion on the waste after at least one of pasteurization and thermophilic anaerobic digestion is performed, and a de-watering unit that is configured to dry what remains of the waste after mesophilic anaerobic digestion is performed. The system further comprises a controller for automatically moving the waste between the plurality of small holding tanks, the large holding tank, and the de-watering unit as required to facilitate mesophilic anaerobic digestion in the large holding tank. Further, the portable containers are configured to be transported to a site and placed in fluid communication with each other at the site.
US08465644B2	Membrane element in immersion type membrane separation apparatus To present a membrane element in an immersion type membrane separation apparatus capable of filtering efficiently by holding a uniform filtering capacity on the whole of the membrane surface if clogging occurs in a part of the membrane surface. The membrane element A is composed of a filtration chamber forming part C arrayed by dividing filtration chambers into a plurality in a vertical direction, water collecting transverse groove forming parts B forming transverse grooves (4) for collecting filtered water from each filtration chamber in a lateral direction by connecting with the filtration chamber forming part C, and a water collecting route (10) by connecting with the water collecting transverse groove forming parts B for collecting the water flaker in the lateral direction from each transverse groove (4) and discharging to outside.
US08465641B2	Dialysis liquid circuit, dialysis apparatus comprising a dialysis liquid circuit, method for detecting air in a dialysis liquid flowing through a dialysis liquid circuit, and use of a gas sensor in a dialysis liquid circuit A dialysis liquid circuit with conduits for conducting dialysis liquid and elements for detecting air in the dialysis liquid. The elements includes at least one gas sensor traversed continuously by the dialysis liquid, which is configured such that it measures at least one property of the dialysis liquid which depends on the presence of air bubbles in the dialysis liquid, and which is arranged downstream of a region to be monitored of the dialysis liquid circuit. During operation of the dialysis liquid circuit a negative pressure exists with respect to atmospheric pressure, and the elements includes an evaluation unit which is connected with the gas sensor and which is configured such that the property measured by means of the gas sensor is evaluated with regard to the presence of air bubbles in the dialysis liquid.
US08465637B2	Ion sensor for fluid and method for its manufacture The invention provides a method for the measurement of a concentration of a charged species in a sample, the sample having a plurality of types of charged species and at least one insoluble component. The method comprises: providing the sample on a surface of a partly permeable layer (30); allowing components of the sample to pass through the partly permeable layer (30) into a channel (12); and separating the components into sections, such that each at least one of the sections substantially comprises a single type of the plurality of the types of charged species, and determining the charge concentration in the at least one of the sections.
US08465636B2	Ammonium gas sensor An ammonium gas sensor is provided. The ammonium gas sensor includes: a solid electrolyte layer having oxygen ion conductivity; a detection electrode formed on one surface of the solid electrolyte layer; a reference electrode that is a counter electrode of the detection electrode; a selective reaction layer covering the detection electrode; and a protection layer covering the selective reaction layer and made from a porous material; wherein the detection electrode includes a noble metal as a main component; the selective reaction layer includes oxide represented by AxMyOz as a main component, where A is one or more kind(s) of metal, M is vanadium, tungsten, or molybdenum and x, y, z are atomic ratios; and the protection layer includes the oxide that is in an amount smaller than a content of the oxide included in the selective reaction layer.
US08465632B2	Thin film catalyst on porous media and electrochemical cell employing the same In one embodiment, a catalyst assembly includes a porous substrate material including a substrate bulk and an external surface, the substrate bulk including a network of pores for diffusing fluids there-through, and a two dimension (2-D) extensive catalyst supported on at least a portion of the network of pores to provide a substantially constant catalyst concentration profile along a thickness dimension of the substrate bulk. In certain instances, the network of pores includes an internal pore surface for supporting at least a portion of the 2-D extensive catalyst.
US08465630B2	Oxygen separation assembly and method An electrically driven oxygen separation assembly and method for applying an electrical potential in which the assembly has one or more tubular membrane elements. The potential is applied at two central spaced locations of a tubular membrane element and at least at opposite end locations thereof. As a result the electric current flow through the tubular membrane element is divided into two parts flowing between the two central spaced locations and the opposite end locations. Additionally, the present invention also provides an end seal to be used in connection with tubular membrane elements.
US08465627B2	Comminution and densification of biomass particles A method for reducing the mechanical strength of solid biomass material, in particular lignocellulosic biomass, comprises mixing the solid biomass material with an inorganic material and heating the solid biomass material mixture to a toasting temperature in the range of 105° C. to 140° C. during an exposure time of from 1 minute to 12 hours. Before or after the heat treatment, which is referred to as “toasting”, the biomass material mixture is subject to flash heating. The treatment significantly reduces the mechanical energy required for reducing the particle size of the solid biomass material and is suitable as a pretreatment prior to a conversion reaction of the solid biomass material.
US08465626B2	Coke oven with optimized control and method of control This invention relates to a coking oven in flat-type construction, a non-recovery or heat-recovery coking oven, which has at least one measuring apparatus for measuring the concentration of gaseous constituents of the coke oven retort, the coke oven hearth and/or the off gas duct, and in which, on the basis of these data, a process control computer determines and regulates the optimal supply of primary and/or secondary air. Also embraced by the invention is a coking method employing a coking oven of this kind.
US08465619B2	Semiconductor die collet Semiconductor device assembly die attach apparatus and methods are disclosed for improvements in attaching a semiconductor die to a die pad. Preferred methods of the invention include steps for positioning a semiconductor die on a bearing surface of a collet and retaining the die on the bearing surface of the collet using a vacuum force. A pushing force is also exerted on the die adjacent to the applied vacuum force. The pushing force opposes flexion of the die in the direction of the vacuum force. In further steps, the die is placed on a die pad, and die attach adhesive is interposed between the die and the die pad. A preferred method includes applying a pushing force to bow the central region of the die toward the die pad. In a preferred apparatus of the invention, a collet has a body including a bearing surface for receiving a die and a vacuum for holding it. A chamber encompassed by the bearing surface is adapted for applying the force of expelled gas against a die borne on the bearing surface. The collet is configured for holding a die surface against the bearing surface and for simultaneously pushing outward on the center region of the die so held.
US08465615B2	Adhesive sheet and method for manufacturing the same, semiconductor device manufacturing method and semiconductor device An adhesive sheet comprising a release substrate 10, a substrate film 14, and a first tacky-adhesive layer 12 placed between the release substrate 10 and the substrate film 14, wherein an annular incision D is formed on the release substrate 10 from the surface of the first tacky-adhesive layer 12 side, the first tacky-adhesive layer 12 is laminated so as to cover the whole inner surface of the incision D in the release substrate 10, and the incision D has a depth d of less than the thickness of the release substrate 10 and 25 μm or less.
US08465612B2	Tubular body In this manufacturing method, a tubular body 18 having a rib 16 provided therein is obtained. The manufacturing method includes the steps of: preparing a mandrel 2 divided into two or more divided bodies d1 along a longitudinal direction of the mandrel 2; winding a prepreg r1 for a rib around at least one of the divided bodies d1; combining all the divided bodies d1 to obtain a first intermediate body 10 after the step of winding the prepreg r1 for the rib; winding a prepreg g1 for the outer peripheral part around an outside of the first intermediate body 10 to obtain a second intermediate body; heating the second intermediate body to obtain a cured laminate; and extracting the mandrel 2 from the cured laminate. Preferably, the mandrel is equally divided in a circumferential direction. Preferably, a winding start end part t2 of the prepreg r1 for the rib and a winding finish end part t1 thereof overlap with each other.
US08465609B2	Process for welding of two polyamide parts The invention relates to a plastic body comprising two polyamide parts welded together, wherein the two polyamide parts consist of a polyamide composition at least one which comprises an iron containing additive. The invention also relates to a welding process for making the plastic body by welding two polyamide parts at least one of which consists of a polyamide composition comprising an iron containing additive.
US08465605B2	Method for the production and use of semi-finished products on the basis of nickel, having a recrystallization cube texture A nickel-based semi-finished product, for making a high-temperature superconductor, embodied in the form of a strip or flat wire is produced and used as a base for physical-chemical coatings provided with a high-quality intense microstructural orientation. The semi-finished product has an improved granular structure provided with a stable cube texture. A fusion or powder metallurgy process including mechanical alloys makes a semi-finished product including a technically pure Ni or Ni alloy containing an Ag additive in a specified microalloy range. The product is shaped as a strip or flat wire by hot- and cold forming processes with a thickness reduction >50% The product is softened by annealing at 500 to 850° C. and is subsequently quenched. Afterwards, the product is exposed to the 80% cold shaping. A recrystallization annealing treatment is carried out to obtain an entire cubic texture.
US08465604B2	Ferritic stainless steel sheet having excellent corrosion resistance and method of manufacturing the same A ferritic stainless steel sheet having excellent corrosion resistance and a method of manufacturing the steel sheet are provided. Specifically, the ferritic stainless steel sheet of the invention contains C of 0.03% or less, Si of 1.0% or less, Mn of 0.5% or less, P of 0.04% or less, S of 0.02% or less, Al of 0.1% or less, Cr of 20.5% to 22.5%, Cu of 0.3% to 0.8%, Ni of 1.0% or less, Ti of 4×(C %+N %) to 0.35%, Nb of less than 0.01%, N of 0.03% or less, and C+N of 0.05% or less, and has the remainder including Fe and inevitable impurities, wherein 240+35×(Cr %−20.5)+280×{Ti %−4×(C %+N %)}≧280 is satisfied.
US08465601B2	High carbon steel sheet superior in tensile strength and elongation and method for manufacturing the same A high carbon steel sheet having superior strength and ductility and a method for manufacturing the same comprising: 0.2 to 1.0 wt % carbon (C), 0 to 3.0 wt % silicon (Si), 0 to 3.0 wt % manganese (Mn), 0 to 3.0 wt % chromium (Cr), 0 to 3.0 wt % nickel (Ni), 0 to 0.5 wt % molybdenum (Mo), 0 to 3.0 wt % aluminum (Al), 0 to 0.01 wt % boron (B), 0 to 0.5 wt % titanium (Ti), and the remainder substantially being iron (Fe) and inevitable impurities. The contents of carbon, manganese, chromium, and nickel satisfy the following Equation 1, and the contents of silicon and aluminum satisfy the following Equation 2: (3.0−2.5×C)wt %≦(Mn+Cr+Ni/2)≦8.5 wt %—(Equation 1) Si+Al>1.0 wt % (Equation 2).
US08465600B2	High-strength steel sheet having excellent workability According to the present invention, there is provided a high strength steel sheet, which has, for example, a tensile strength of 590 to 980 MPa or more, which has favorable workability, and which is useful for an automobile, etc. The high strength steel sheet of the present invention comprises 0.03 to 0.20% C (% by mass in chemical compositions; hereafter, the same holds true), 0.50 to 2.5% Si, 0.50 to 2.5% Mn, and further, preferably 0.02 to 0.2% Mo. Moreover, its metal structure includes ferrite and low temperature transformation phase. The mean grain size of the low temperature transformation phase is 3.0 μm or less. Further, grains whose size is 3.0 μm or less occupy 50% or more by area ratio of the low temperature transformation phase, and an average aspect ratio of the low temperature transformation phase is 0.35 or more.
US08465598B2	Vacuum carburization processing method and vacuum carburization processing apparatus A vacuum carburization processing method includes a preparatory heating step of increasing the temperature of a workpiece in a heating chamber to a first temperature, a carburizing step of carburizing the workpiece by supplying carburizing gas into the heating chamber from a state where the pressure inside the heating chamber is reduced to an extremely low pressure, a diffusing step of terminating the supply of the carburizing gas and making carbon diffuse from a surface of the workpiece into its internal part, and a quenching step of abruptly cooling the temperature of the workpiece from a state where the temperature of the workpiece is at a second temperature; and also includes, between the diffusing step and the quenching step, a normalizing step of reducing the temperature of the workpiece so that the temperature history of the workpiece from the first temperature to a predetermined temperature satisfies predetermined conditions, a post-normalization maintaining step, performed after the normalizing step, of miniaturizing crystal grains of the workpiece by maintaining the workpiece at the predetermined temperature for a predetermined time so that the entire workpiece reaches the predetermined temperature, and a reheating step, performed after the post-normalization maintaining step, of increasing the temperature of the workpiece to the second temperature.
US08465596B2	Supercritical processing apparatus and supercritical processing method Disclosed is a supercritical processing apparatus and a supercritical processing method for suppressing the pattern collapse or the injection of material constituting a processing liquid into a substrate. A processing chamber receives a substrate subjected to a processing with supercritical fluid, and a liquid supply unit supplies a processing liquid including a fluorine compound to the processing chamber. A liquid discharge unit discharges the supercritical fluid from the processing chamber, a pyrolysis ingredient removing unit removes an ingredient facilitating the pyrolysis of a liquid from the processing chamber or from the liquid supplied from the liquid supply unit, and a to heating unit heats the processing liquid including a fluorine compound of hydrofluoro ether or hydrofluoro carbon.
US08465594B1	Battery jumper cables with integral wire brush Motor vehicle jumper cables comprising an integral wire brush mounted on an interior portion of the clamp assemblies is herein disclosed. The jumper cables with the wire brush are to be motioned to remove battery terminal corrosion, thereby providing for a better electrical connection. The device resembles a standard pair of jumper cables used to aid in jump-starting a motor vehicle with a dead battery and comprises a small wire brush located inside of each jaw area. The bristles are made of conductive steel or copper of a sufficient stiffness to clean any corrosion from the battery terminals as the clamps are being installed. Due to the conductive nature of the bristles, current will flow through the bristles as well as the clamp body, thus improving charging and starting ability.
US08465591B2	Film deposition apparatus A disclosed film deposition apparatus includes a turntable having in one surface a substrate receiving portion along a turntable rotation direction; a first reaction gas supplying portion for supplying a first reaction gas; a second reaction gas supplying portion for supplying a second reaction gas; a separation area between a first process area where the first reaction gas is supplied and a second process area where the second reaction gas is supplied, the separation area including a separation gas supplying portion for supplying a first separation gas in the separation area, and a ceiling surface opposing the one surface to produce a thin space; a center area having an ejection hole for ejecting a second separation gas along the one surface; and an evacuation opening for evacuating the chamber.
US08465589B1	Machine and process for sequential multi-sublayer deposition of copper indium gallium diselenide compound semiconductors A method of manufacture of CIGS photovoltaic cells and modules involves sequential deposition of copper indium gallium diselenide compounds in multiple thin sublayers to form a composite CIGS absorber layer of a desirable thickness greater than the thickness of each sublayer. In an embodiment, the method is adapted to roll-to-roll processing of CIGS PV cells. In an embodiment, the method is adapted to preparation of a CIGS absorber layer having graded composition through the layer. In a particular embodiment, the graded composition is enriched in copper at a base of the layer. In an embodiment, each CIGS sublayer is deposited by co-evaporation of copper, indium, gallium, and selenium which react in-situ to form CIGS.
US08465587B2	Modern hydride vapor-phase epitaxy system and methods Hydride vapor-phase deposition (HVPE) systems are disclosed. An HVPE hydride vapor-phase deposition system may include a reactant source chamber and a growth chamber containing a susceptor coupled to the reactant source chamber. The reactant source chamber may be configured to create a reactant gas through a chemical reaction between a solid or liquid precursor and a different precursor gas. The reactant source chamber can be configured to operate at a temperature T(M) significantly above room temperature. The reactant gas can be chemically unstable at or near room temperature. The susceptor is configured to receive a substrate and maintain the substrate at a substrate temperature T(S). The growth chamber includes walls can be configured to operate at a temperature T(C) such that T(M), T(S) are greater than T(C).
US08465584B2	Aqueous suspensions of fine-particulate fillers, method for the manufacture thereof and use thereof for the manufacture of papers containing fillers An aqueous slurry of finely divided fillers which are at least partly coated with anionic latices, wherein the slurry is obtainable by treating an aqueous slurry of finely divided fillers with an aqueous dispersion comprising at least one anionic latex and at least one degraded starch, preparation of the aqueous slurries and their use as an additive to the paper stock in the production of filler-containing paper, filler-containing cardboard or filler-containing board by draining the paper stock.
US08465583B2	Compositions comprising fine sedimentary kaolin and methods for preparing same Disclosed herein are kaolin compositions, such as beneficiated fine sedimentary kaolin compositions. The beneficiated fine sedimentary kaolins may be obtained from the upper bed of the Rio Capim Kaolin deposit. The compositions may have at least one property chosen from a low iron content and low Hinckley crystallinity index, such as Fe2O3 in an amount less than about 0.8% by weight relative to the total weight of the solids content and wherein the Hinckley crystallinity index of the kaolin is less than about 0.5. Also disclosed are products obtained therefrom, such as paint and paper coating compositions.
US08465582B2	Process for producing inorganic interconnected 3D open cell bone substitutes The present invention relates to a process of using a heat responsive mixture to produce inorganic interconnected 3D open-cell bone substitutes which can be applied in the orthopedic or dental field for treatment of bone damage. The invention provides a simple and easily-controlled process of preparing porous inorganic bone substitute materials.
US08465581B2	Stable acid denatured soy/urea adhesives and methods of making same The present invention provides an improved method of producing a stable acid denatured soy/urea adhesive having improved wet and dry strengths, with more efficient production and lower production costs. The method comprises combining urea with soy flour that has been acid treated until denatured and substantially free from urease activity. The soy flour is preferably lowered to a pH of 2.0 to 4.0 for at least 1 minute. Optionally, the method may also include adding a crosslinking agent, diluent or both to the soy flour/urea adhesive and/or adding an emulsified or dispersed polymer. Adhesives and dispersions prepared according to the methods of this invention offer increased stability and strength properties.
US08465579B2	Solid ink compositions comprising crystalline esters of tartaric acid A solid ink composition comprising an amorphous component, a crystalline component, and optionally, a colorant, which are suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the crystalline component is synthesized from an esterification reaction of tartaric acid.
US08465578B2	Inkjet printing ink set A process for printing an image includes printing a substrate with an aqueous inkjet ink and drying the printed image with a near-infrared drying system, wherein the inkjet ink is a yellow or magenta inkjet ink and comprises a yellow or magenta colorant and a distinct near-infrared absorbing compound. Inkjet ink sets for use with an inkjet printing system employing a near-infrared drying system in the process include at least a black ink and a yellow ink, wherein the yellow ink comprises a yellow colorant and dispersed nanoparticulate colloidal silica at a concentration of from 0.1 to about 10 wt %, and the black ink comprises a black colorant and dispersed nanoparticulate colloidal silica at a concentration of from 0 wt. % to at most ½ of the wt. % of the dispersed nanoparticulate colloidal silica in the yellow ink. Various embodiments provide a process for inkjet printing and drying inks with improved absorption in the near-IR region of the spectrum for improved drying performance of aqueous, hypsochromic inks, and an inkjet ink set with improved balanced near-IR drying of black and yellow inkjet inks.
US08465575B2	Dust collector Disclosed is a dust collector (30) that is disposed in an air passageway (15) to which water droplets (21a) are supplied, and that includes a dust collecting electrode portion (31b) which electrically attracts dust charged in the air. The dust collecting electrode portion (31b) is made of a plate-like member having a mesh-like structure with a plurality of pores, thereby reducing an interfacial tension between the water droplets (21a) adhering on the surface of the dust collecting electrode portion (31b) and the dust collecting electrode portion (31b). Thus, water droplets are prevented from increasing in size on the surface of a dust collecting electrode, and a decrease in the dust collection capability due to adhesion of dust or the like is reduced.
US08465574B2	Filter The present invention relates to an electrostatic filter. Particularly but not exclusively the invention relates to an electrostatic filter for removing dust particles, for example an electrostatic filter for use in a vacuum cleaner, fan or air conditioner. The electrostatic filter includes a filter medium located between a first and a second electrode, each at a different voltage during use, such that a potential difference is formed across the filter medium, the first and second electrodes being substantially non-porous.
US08465573B2	System and method for conditioning air flow to a gas turbine A system for conditioning air flow to a gas turbine includes a filter housing and a conditioning media inside the filter housing to adjust the temperature of the air flowing through the filter housing. At least one of a depth or a density of the conditioning media varies across the filter housing. A method for conditioning air flow to a gas turbine includes flowing air through a filter housing connected to the gas turbine and flowing the air across a conditioning media in the filter housing. The method further includes conditioning the air flow to reduce the temperature difference of the air exiting the filter housing across a dimension of the filter housing.
US08465572B1	Horizontal heater treater A horizontal heater treater tank for separating petroleum mixtures. An inlet on one end of the tank and gas, water, and oil outlets provided on an opposite end, with each outlet having a vortex breaker. The inlet communicating with a c-shaped inlet diverter where gas separates into the top of a heating section and the fluids flow to the bottom of the heating section. Sediment collects in the bottom of the heating section and is removed via a sand trap. Water remains at the bottom of the tank, and oil completely surrounds a horizontally oriented u-shaped firetube which heats the oil. The fluids flow through a perforated baffle then a bent lamella separator before entering a settling portion of the tank where gas and water exit via the gas and water outlets and oil flows over an oil weir and exits via the oil outlet downstream of the weir.
US08465569B2	Membrane support module for permeate separation in a fuel cell A gas separation unit 102, 200, 300 for permeating a gas out from a pressurized feed mixture includes an input manifold 104, 204, an exhaust manifold, 106, 206 and a permeate assembly 108, 208, 303. The permeate assembly supports one or more permselective foils 130, 132, 218, 232, 318 over a hollow cavity 134, 272, 306 supported by a microscreen element 142, 144, 228, 230, 326. The microscreen element includes non-porous perimeter walls 190, 192, 278 supported on a frame surface and a porous central area 194, 280 supported over the hollow cavity. A porous spacer 138, 140, 174, 234 disposed inside the hollow cavity structurally supports the entire microscreen surface spanning the hollow cavity while also providing a void volume for receiving fluid passing through the porous central area and for conveying the fluid through the hollow cavity.
US08465567B2	Method for the production of humus- and nutrient-rich and water-storing soils or soil substrates for sustainable land use and development systems The present invention relates to a method for the production of stable humus- and nutrient-rich and water-storing soil substrates with properties of anthropogenic soil types (Terra Preta) in which pyrogenic carbon, organic biomass, and/or natural mineral materials are used as initial materials in a fermentation process. The soil produced or treated according to the invention leads to a sustainably high soil yield such that mineral fertilizers are no longer needed for agricultural use. Moreover, the soil is suitable for use as a soil substitute, for use as a soil supplement, for greening developments, for preventing erosion, for improving regional water supplies, for preventing floods, for preventing climate change, for reducing carbon dioxide content in the atmosphere, for waste water cleaning and treatment, for exhaust air cleaning and building air purification, for creating material flow cycles from biogenic waste and/or waste water in order to develop and utilize land use and development systems.
US08465564B2	Filter medium The present invention relates to a method for the manufacture of a multilayered filter medium whose air permeability is at least 500 l/m2sec and a multilayered filter medium obtainable by said method which, when charged with 5 mg/cm2 SAE-dust of the class “fine”, exhibits a pressure increase of no more than 100 Pa.
US08465561B2	Hydrogenated vegetable oil in coal liquefaction The present disclosure provides methods and systems for coal liquefaction using a hydrogenated vegetable oil. A method of obtaining a de-ashed coal extract includes exposing a coal to a hydrogenated vegetable oil in the presence of a coal-derived solvent to form a slurry, elevating the temperature of the slurry to facilitate liquefying the coal and liberating a volatile matter, and separating the insoluble components from the slurry to obtain a de-ashed coal extract, wherein the coal extract is suitable for downstream processing.
US08465560B1	Gasoline deposit control additive composition A gasoline deposit control additive composition for use in a fuel comprising from about 70 to about 95 volume percent of hydrocarbons in the gasoline boiling range and from about 5 to about 30 volume percent of at least one alcohol, comprising the imine or tertiary amine product of the reaction between (a) at least one aldehyde or ketone or mixture thereof having the formula R16 CHO, R16 CH2 CHO, R17 (C=0) R18 or R17 CH2 (C=0) R18, wherein R16, R17, and R18 are the same or different and are each independently a straight or branched chain hydrocarbyl or aryl group that contains from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and (b) a primary or secondary amine functionality.
US08465559B2	Lignin-solvent fuel and method and apparatus for making same The present invention is a process and apparatus for forming various bio-products from cellulosic plant material. The plant material is subjected to a pulping step in which lignin is extracted from the material by an aqueous lignin solvent to form a lignin-solvent mixture and purified cellulose. The lignin-solvent mixture can be separated from the water to form a high energy density fuel that can be used independently or combined with biodiesel. The purified cellulose can be used in conventional processes, e.g., paper making, or can be converted to fermentable sugars with a cellulase enzyme to produce other bio-products depending on the operating conditions of the fermenter. The bio-products produced by the fermenter can include the solvent that may be recycled for use in extracting the lignin.
US08465558B2	Biofuel A biofuel product comprises a slurry of pulverized combustible solid biomass material in a combustible liquid product of vegetable origin. In accordance with the invention, the product of vegetable origin is glycerol, and a mixture ratio between the glycerol and the pulverized solid biomass material is such, that the slurry at least upon heating to around 90° C. has a low viscosity and is pumpable. The glycerol utilized is obtained as a byproduct in the production of biodiesel fuel or soap, fatty acids, fatty alcohols or alkyl esters, and the pulverized combustible solid biomass material preferably is lignin powder, and/or wood powder and/or other pulverized vegetable solid biomass material, such as peat, and/or powder of carbon from vegetable material. The biofuel product may be used as a replacement for heavy fuel oil, for example.
US08465556B2	Method of forming a solid state cathode for high energy density secondary batteries A method for making a solid state cathode comprises the following steps: forming an alkali free first solution comprising at least one transition metal and at least two ligands; spraying this solution onto a substrate that is heated to about 100 to 400° C. to form a first solid film containing the transition metal(s) on the substrate; forming a second solution comprising at least one alkali metal, at least one transition metal, and at least two ligands; spraying the second solution onto the first solid film on the substrate that is heated to about 100 to 400° C. to form a second solid film containing the alkali metal and at least one transition metal; and, heating to about 300 to 1000° C. in a selected atmosphere to react the first and second films to form a homogeneous cathode film. The cathode may be incorporated into a lithium or sodium ion battery.
US08465555B2	Method and apparatus for high voltage aluminum capacitor design The present subject matter includes a method of producing an apparatus for use in a patient, the method including etching an anode foil, anodizing the anode foil, assembling the anode foil, at least one cathode foil and one or more separators into a capacitor stack adapted to deliver from about 5.3 joules per cubic centimeter of capacitor stack volume to about 6.3 joules per cubic centimeter of capacitor stack volume at a voltage of between about 465 volts to about 620 volts, inserting the stack into a capacitor case, inserting the capacitor case into a device housing adapted for implant in a patient, connecting the capacitor to a component and sealing the device housing.
US08465552B2	Thickened hair colors Described herein are beneficial hair color mixes comprising lightly- to moderately-crosslinked PVP. The color mix may be derived from one, two, or more parts, and the color mix exhibits satisfactory viscosity, stability, and formulation compatibility.
US08465549B2	Acetabular cup with rotatable bearing A prosthetic hip implant system includes a prosthetic femoral component having a stem portion, a neck portion coupled to the stem portion and a part-spherical head coupled to the neck portion. An acetabular component is provided which has a housing, the housing having a part-spherical inner surface having an open end with a circumferential rim portion. The rim portion has a circumferential radially inwardly extending flange. A bearing element is mounted within the housing and has a part-spherical first outer surface region engaging the part-spherical inner surface of the housing. The part-spherical first outer surface region extends at a first radius from a center. The bearing element has a second part-spherical outer surface region extending a distance from the center less than the first radius to form a stop surface for contacting the rim.
US08465546B2	Intervertebral disc prosthesis insertion assemblies In various embodiments, an intervertebral disc prosthesis is provided. The prosthesis may be provided with an insertion adapter, such as a head, holder, or other carrier of the prosthesis. The insertion adapter may be configured to retain the prosthesis and to engage an insertion tool body. In various embodiments, the prosthesis and the insertion holder are provided in a sterile pack, with the prosthesis components and the insertion holder sterilized and packaged in one or more types or layers of sterile packaging. In various other embodiments, the prosthesis and an insertion tool are provided in a sterile pack, with the prosthesis components and the insertion tool sterilized and packaged in one or more types or layers of sterile packaging.
US08465545B2	Devices, systems, and methods for material fixation A material fixation system is particularly adapted to improve the tendon-to-bone fixation of hamstring autografts, as well as other soft tissue ACL reconstruction techniques. The system is easy to use, requires no additional accessories, uses only a single drill hole, and can be implanted by one person. Additionally, it replicates the native ACL by compressing the tendons against the aperture of the tibial tunnel, which leads to a shorter graft and increased graft stiffness. It is adapted to accommodate single or double tendon bundle autografts or allografts. It also provides pull out strength measured to be greater than 1000 N.
US08465543B2	Astigmatic intraocular lens The invention concerns an intraocular lens for the correction of astigmatic ametropia, which has both a torically refractive front face and a torically refractive rear face. The intraocular lens also has a torically refractive lens surface whose section curve in at least one principal meridian is described by an asphere. Finally the intraocular lens has a torically refractive lens surface with two principal meridians which include an intermediate angle that is not equal to 90°.
US08465542B2	Steroid lipid-modified polyurethane as an implantable biomaterial, the preparation and uses thereof A modified polyurethane including a lipid substituent pendant from at least one urethane nitrogen and/or at least one carbon atom of the modified polyurethane, methods of preparing modified polyurethanes and the use thereof as an implantable biomaterial.
US08465537B2	Encapsulated or coated stent systems A stent system having zero or more inner stents inserted into an outer stent. The inner stents and outer stent are separated and/or encapsulated by a protein-based material of a protein matrix and/or a set biocoacervate, each one or more biocompatible proteins and one or more biocompatible solvents. The protein-based material may also include one or more carbohydrates and one or more pharmacologically active agents.
US08465533B2	Treating cancer using electromagnetic fields in combination with photodynamic therapy A light generating circuit is implanted in a subject's body and aimed at a target region such as a tumor. A photosensitizer is introduced into the target region, and an AC electric field is induced in the region. The field causes the light generating circuit to generate light, which activates the photosensitizer; and at certain field strengths and frequencies, the field itself has a beneficial effect. The beneficial effects of the field and the activated photosensitizer are thereby obtained simultaneously.
US08465526B2	Flexible spine stabilization system A system for flexibly stabilizing a vertebral motion segment by connecting a first vertebra and a second vertebra is disclosed. The system includes an elongate connection element with end portions interconnected by a flexible coupling member. The system includes first and second attachment portions for connecting the connection element to the vertebrae. A first resilient member is positioned between the first end portion and the first attachment portion, and a second resilient member is positioned between the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion. The system is designed such that the second resilient member is compressed when the first and second attachment portions move towards each other, and the first resilient member is compressed when the first and second attachment portions extend away from each other.
US08465524B2	Devices for introduction into a body via a substantially straight conduit to form a predefined curved configuration, and methods employing such devices A device for introduction into a body in a straight configuration and assuming within the body a predefined curved configuration, includes an elongated element formed from a number of segments interconnected so as to form effective hinges therebetween. When the elongated element is confined to a straight state, the effective hinges transfer compressive forces from each segment to the next so that the elongated element can be pushed to advance it through a conduit. When the elongated element is not confined to a straight state, the effective hinges allow deflection of each segment relative to adjacent segments until abutment surfaces of the segments come into abutment, thereby defining a fully flexed state of the elongated element with a predefined curved configuration. The device can be produced with a wide range of two-dimensional and three-dimensional curved forms, and has both medical and non-medical applications.
US08465517B2	Flexible tamping device A method and apparatus for sealing a puncture or incision formed percutaneously in tissue separating two internal portions of the body of a living being with an anchor, a sealing plug and a filament connecting the anchor and sealing plug. The method and apparatus provide for a tamping device that is coilable in some configurations and stiff and straight in other configurations. The coilable tamping device may also automatically tamp the sealing plug when the apparatus is withdrawn from the puncture site. The automatic uncoiling and tamping is facilitated by transducing a motive force generated by the withdrawal of the apparatus into a tamping force.
US08465516B2	Bodily lumen closure apparatus and method An absorbable and expandable closure member used to occlude or exclude a body lumen or cavity, such as a blood vessel, fallopian tube, duct, aneurysmal sac, etc., comprising a closure member comprising one of more sheets of a biomaterial that are rolled, stacked, or folded to form a multilayer construct of a generally cylindrical configuration for deployment through a delivery system, either as a singularly or part of a multiplicity of closure members. The biomaterial is derived from a source material, such as small intestinal submucosa or another remodelable material (e.g., an extracellular matrix) having properties for stimulating ingrowth of adjacent tissue into the biomaterial deployed within the bodily lumen. The closure member is deployed to the bodily lumen from a delivery sheath, cartridge, and/or over a inner guiding member, such as a wire guide or catheter.
US08465513B2	Micro-resecting and evoked potential monitoring system and method Surgical micro-resecting and evoked potential monitoring system and method. The system includes a micro-resecting instrument, handpiece, and evoked potential monitor. The instrument includes an outer tube forming a cutting window at which a cutting tip of an inner member is located. A hub assembly rotatably maintains the inner and outer members. An electrically non-conductive material covers a region of the outer tube, and wiring is connected to an exposed surface of the outer tube. The instrument defines a probe surface proximate the cutting window as part of an electrical pathway with the wiring. The hub assembly is powered by the handpiece, and the wiring is connected to the evoked potential monitor. Evoked potential monitoring is performed at the probe surface via stimulation energy delivered along the electrical pathway, and tissue/bone resection occurs with rotation of the cutting tip.
US08465509B2	Apparatus and method for removing deposits from tubular structure, particularly atheroma from blood vessels Apparatus for removing deposits from a selected location on the inner surface of a tubular structure, includes an expansible device introducible into the tubular structure, and at least one scraper cord carried on the outer surface of the expansible device so as to engage the inner surface of the tubular structure upon the expansion of the expansible device, and to be movable therealong to scrape away the deposits from the inner surface of the tubular structure. Preferred embodiments are described in the form of a catheter for removing atheroma or other undesirable deposits from blood vessels, wherein the expansible device is an inflatable balloon, and a flushing device is provided to flush out the scraped away deposits. The catheter preferably includes a plurality of such scraper cords occupying different portions of the inflatable balloon or different layers thereon, and individually movable over the outer surface thereof to produce a controlled and gentle scraping action.
US08465505B2	Suture passer devices and methods Devices, systems and methods for passing a suture. In general, described herein are suturing devices, such as suture passers, as well as methods of suturing tissue. These suture passing devices may include dual deployment suture passers in which a first distal jaw member is movable at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the elongate body of the device and the second distal jaw member is retractable proximally to the distal end region of the elongate body and/or the first jaw member. Also described herein are suture passers in which the tissue penetrator passing the suture travels in an approximately sigmoidal pathway, with the distal end of the tissue penetrator extending distally from one jaw of the device.
US08465504B2	Devices and methods for continuous surgical suturing A machine, and method of using, constructed and configured for automatic continuous suturing for reduced or minimized scarring and reduced suturing time, including a helical shaped needle, a hook, and a holding arm. The needle is used to provide for substantially planar stitching adjoining edges side by side. The hook is used to manipulate the stitching in automatic coordination with the needle so as to allow for continuous stitching. The holding arm is used in automatic coordination with the hook. The coordination and synchronization of these components provide for continuous planar stitches which adjoin edges side by side.
US08465495B2	Surgical tool for tensioning a flexible member A surgical tool for tensioning a flexible member of a vertebral device, the flexible member having at least one end portion to which tension is applied. The surgical tool includes a longitudinal member having a longitudinal axis, a first end provided with an element for securing in rotation at least one end portion of the flexible member with the first end of the longitudinal member, and a second end provided with a handling element. The surgical tool also includes a guiding structure comprising a first end adapted to be applied against the body of the vertebral device, and at least one guiding element for guiding in rotation the longitudinal member about the longitudinal axis. The guiding structure maintains the longitudinal axis of the longitudinal member with respect to the body, whereby the rotation of the longitudinal member with the handling element produces the tensioning of the flexible member.
US08465494B2	Apparatus for inserting a surgical device at least partially through a wound opening An apparatus (650) for inserting a distal ring (9) of a wound retractor device (2) through a wound opening comprises a bladeless tip (641) for creating the wound opening by forcing tissue apart, and a conveying device (5) for conveying the distal ring (9) through the wound opening. The conveying device (5) comprises a hook element (6) for engaging the distal ring (9) to convey the distal ring (9) through the wound opening, and a receiver housing (651) for receiving a seal (652) and a proximal ring (653) of the wound retractor device (2) to hold the seal (652) and the proximal ring (653) externally of the wound opening, and thus maintain a sleeve portion of the wound retractor device (2) in tension, during conveying of the distal ring (9) through the wound opening.
US08465492B2	Chuck for reciprocating surgical instrument Devices are described relating to the retaining of surgical tools within the chuck of a reciprocating surgical instrument, such as a reciprocating saw. A securing chuck is disclosed for securing a surgical tool to a reciprocating surgical instrument that comprises a shaft and a securing member. The shaft defines an axis and has a cylindrical bore extending along the axis. The bore is shaped to receive a substantially rounded tool shank. A pair of transverse slots extends into the shaft along a plane passing through the axis for receiving a substantially flattened tool shank. The transverse slots intersect with the cylindrical bore. The securing member is carried by the shaft and is radially movable relative to the bore both inwardly and outwardly to secure the surgical tool in the chuck.
US08465491B2	Bone drill A radiolucent bone drill and/or impact drill is provided, which includes a first portion connected to a second portion. The first portion defines a first axis and the second portion defines a second axis. The second axis is disposed at an angle relative to the first axis. A third portion is connected to the second portion. The third portion has a shaft extending therefrom. The shaft includes a distal end configured to engage bone. The bone drill may include a radiation protection guard mounted to the first portion. Specific drill bits, access sheaths/conduits/tube, curettes, and screwdriver bits designed to be used with the devices are provided. The bone drill may be used to place an access sheath/conduit/tube/needle into a bone in a single step. Methods of use are also disclosed.
US08465489B2	Surgical nail A surgical nail in the form of an intramedullary nail with a central axis, consisting of a material M with the tensile strength Fz, the compression strength Fd, the density ρ2 and the modulus of elasticity E. The nail has at least at least one transverse borehole extending transversely to the central axis with the cross-sectional profile F, where the cross-sectional profile F has a maximum length a in the direction of the central axis and a maximum width b perpendicularly thereto. The nail also includes a longitudinal bore, which extends coaxially with the central axis, and a wall, as well as an insert with a longitudinal axis, which can be introduced within the longitudinal bore of the nail into the region of the transverse borehole. The insert is formed of a material m, which has a lower modulus of elasticity e
US08465486B2	Modification of airways by application of energy Methods and devices for treating reversible chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are disclosed, which include a device for delivering energy to a wall of an airway in a human lung. The device includes a flexible elongate body with a proximal portion, a distal portion, a distal end, and a lumen extending therebetween. The device also includes a deployment member having an electrically conducting wire extending from the proximal portion of the elongate body and extending through the lumen and terminating at a distal tip distal to the distal end of the elongate body. The device further includes an expandable basket having a plurality of curved electrode legs and a temperature sensing element coupled to the expandable basket.
US08465479B2	Method and devices for performing biatrial coagulation Methods and devices described herein facilitate improved treatment of body organs.
US08465476B2	Cannula mounting fixture A robotic surgical system is configured with rigid, curved cannulas that extend through the same opening into a patient's body. Surgical instruments with passively flexible shafts extend through the curved cannulas. The cannulas are oriented to direct the instruments towards a surgical site. Various port features that support the curved cannulas within the single opening are disclosed. Cannula support fixtures that support the cannulas during insertion into the single opening and mounting to robotic manipulators are disclosed. The support fixtures include arms that swing in an arc to insert a curved cannula, repositionable arms coupled to a stable cannula base, and an insertion cap that holds a cannula. A teleoperation control system that moves the curved cannulas and their associated instruments in a manner that allows a surgeon to experience intuitive control is disclosed.
US08465464B2	Infusion pump and slide clamp apparatus and method An infusion pump for metering fluid flow through an delivery tube of an infusion tubing set has an internal occlusion clamp which clamps the delivery tube to prevent the free flow of fluid through the tube when access to the delivery tube in the infusion pump is possible. To release the delivery tube from the infusion pump, a slide clamp is manually used to release the occlusion clamp to an open, non-occluding position while simultaneously occluding the delivery tube to prevent the free flow of fluid.
US08465462B2	Rapid exchange balloon dilation catheter having reinforced multi-lumen distal portion A rapid exchange balloon dilation catheter includes a catheter shaft with a proximal tubular member defining a proximal inflation/deflation lumen for conveying fluids therethrough with a distal portion of the bore of proximal tubular member filled with a fluid-impervious barrier, a distal body extending from the fluid-impervious barrier to the distal end of the shaft, a plurality of distal tubular members defining distal inflation/deflation lumens in fluid communication with the proximal inflation/deflation lumen and extending through the fluid-impervious barrier and the distal body to the distal end of the shaft distal portion, a guidewire tubular member having a bore extending from a side aperture formed in the distal body through the distal body alongside the distal tubular members in a multi-lumen arrangement, and a plurality of stiffening members extending from within the fluid-impervious barrier into the distal body to a point within the shaft distal portion.
US08465461B2	Blunt needle safety drug delivery system Drug delivery devices having non-luer connections and adapters and adaption connectors for providing non-luer connections to drug delivery devices are provided. An exemplary drug delivery device for use with a catheter connection includes a blunt needle component with a non-luer connection and a filter component with a non-luer connection, wherein the non-luer connections of the blunt needle component and filter component are incompatible with standard luer fitting and intravenous route-accessing devices. In one or more embodiments, an adapter having a non-luer connection at one end and a luer connector is provided for use with blunt needle components and filter components wherein one of the blunt needle component and the filter component includes a luer connection and the other of the blunt needle component and the filter component includes a non-luer connection. Methods of delivering liquid medication to a catheter are also provided.
US08465457B2	Minimizing resistance to catheter advancement during vascular cannulation A hypodermic needle minimizing resistance to catheter advancement during vascular cannulation includes a needle shaft and a needle tip including an open needle bevel extending along middle and proximal portions of the open bevel until a distal end of the needle shaft, wherein a most distal portion of the open bevel is filled to prevent flashback. The hypodermic needle also includes a catheter overlying the needle shaft in the resting position.
US08465454B2	Matrix infusion pump and disposable set A matrix infusion cassette for use with an intravenous (IV) pump is disclosed. The matrix infusion cassette includes a body configured to attach to the IV pump, the body having one or more inlet ports, an outlet port, and a plurality of pumping chambers, and a plurality of fluid conduits connecting the inlet ports to at least one pumping chamber, interconnecting the pumping chambers, and connecting at least one pumping chamber to the outlet port.
US08465453B2	Kits, apparatus and methods for magnetically coating medical devices with living cells Medical devices with surfaces on which viable biologic cells are magnetically attracted and retained are disclosed along with methods of magnetic coating. The medical devices can be located in a carrier liquid containing high concentrations of magnetic cells before or after implantation. The carrier liquid with magnetic cells may be contact with the medical device in vitro or in vivo. In either case, the carrier liquid may have a concentration of magnetic cells that is high enough to facilitate coating of the medical device within an acceptable period of time, e.g., several hours or less. Magnetization of medical devices before, during, and/or after implantation and apparatus for performing the same are disclosed. Degaussing of magnetic medical devices is also disclosed.
US08465445B2	Ankle and foot orthosis An orthosis comprising a foot plate, at least one structural frame strut is disclosed. The orthosis frame strut is formed from layered fabric that is infused with a hardened structural resin.
US08465437B2	Method and system for measuring lung tissue damage and disease risk This invention relates to a method, system, and devices relating to quantitatively measuring regional lung tissue damage by combining the CT scan measurements of the mineral density deviations and/or mineral composition deviations in airway tissue, with the measurements of airflow lung function measurements.
US08465430B2	Ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is disclosed for improving the signal to noise ratio of a receiving system, and allowing demodulation processing of ultrasonic reflection signals at the transducer during the receive process. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes an ultrasonic probe which transmits and receives ultrasound to and from a subject, a transmitting unit which supplies driving signals to the ultrasonic probe, and a receiving unit which processes signals to be output from the ultrasonic probe and calculates diagnostic information regarding the subject. The ultrasonic probe is equipped with a receiving transducer having sensitivity which changes according to the level of bias voltage to be applied. The receiving unit is equipped with a modulated bias amplification unit which applies signals of bias voltage with modulated amplitude to the receiving transducer.
US08465426B2	Ultrasonograph An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the present invention includes: a transmitting section 102 that drives an ultrasonic probe to transmit an ultrasonic wave toward a measuring region of a subject including an arterial vascular wall; a receiving section 101 that receives a reflected wave, produced by getting the ultrasonic wave reflected by the subject, at the ultrasonic probe to generate a received signal; a movement information deriving section 110 for deriving information about at least the axial movement of the arterial vascular wall based on the received signal; and a boundary locating section 109 for locating at least one of the blood flow-intima boundary, the media-adventitia boundary and the adventitia-body's connective tissue boundary of the arterial vascular wall in the measuring region based on the movement information.
US08465424B2	Mobile device and system for monitoring and recording body vital signs A method and apparatus is disclosed herein for monitoring vital signs using a health monitor embedded into a mobile device. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a mobile device having an embedded health monitor to take measurements of vital signs of an individual, to determine vital sign parameters from the measurements, and to transfer the vital sign parameters; and a computing system communicably coupled to the mobile device to store the vital sign parameters and to perform trend analysis on stored vital sign parameters and to provide feedback to the user or user specified persons and generate alarms.
US08465419B2	Endoscope insertion unit, endoscope and endoscope system The present invention is an endoscope system comprising an endoscope provided with a distal end inserted into a subject body and a proximal end having a site capable of being held by a physician and provided with an endoscope insertion unit having a first flexible portion arranged on the distal end thereof and a second flexible portion coupled to the proximal end of the first flexible portion and provided with a site having an outer diameter larger than a site having the maximum outer diameter of the first flexible portion; and an endoscope insertion assisting device, in which the inner diameter of a distal opening of an insertion hole through which the endoscope insertion unit is inserted is substantially equal to the outer diameter of the second flexible portion.
US08465416B2	Endoscope An endoscope includes: a treatment instrument elevator base including a contact surface which contacts with a treatment instrument inserted into a treatment instrument insertion channel, and rotatably provided to a distal end to elevate the instrument; a contact portion provided to the distal end to contact with the instrument when the elevator base is elevated; a first leading portion provided to the contact surface to lead the instrument to a predetermined position on the contact surface as the elevator base is rotated; a holding portion provided to the contact surface and the contact portion, and including a grasping surface for sandwiching the instrument with a diameter not exceeding a predetermined value; and a second leading portion provided to the contact portion to lead the instrument larger than the grasping surface away from the holding portion.
US08465415B2	Endoscope apparatus and measurement method An endoscope apparatus according to an aspect of the invention comprises an imaging unit, a detection unit, a process unit, and a measurement unit. The imaging unit comprises an imaging device and generates a first image having two fields by imaging a subject by performing interlaced driving for the imaging device. The detection unit detects the amount of shake of the first image. The process unit generates a second image from the first image based on the amount of shake. The measurement unit measures the subject based on the second image.
US08465414B2	Medical manipulator device and actuator suitable therefor A clean and inexpensive medical manipulator device can be provided in which a risk of failure caused by current leakage or disconnection is eliminated and reliability is higher than in a manipulator device using an electrically driven actuator or electric motor. The medical manipulator device includes a stage section 3 that can hold a medical instrument 2; a plurality of actuators 4 each linked at one end to the stage section 3; and a base section 5 linked to the other end of each of the plurality of actuators 4 and serving as a base for the plurality of actuators 4, wherein each of the actuators 4 causes the medical instrument 2 and the stage section 3 to displace with respect to the base section 5 by extending or contracting in the longitudinal direction of the actuator 4 in response to a pressure of a liquid 6.
US08465411B2	Tinnitus rehabiliation device and method A tinnitus method and device for providing relief to a person suffering from the disturbing effects of tinnitus is described. The method can be implemented entirely in software to spectrally modify an audio signal in accordance with a predetermined masking algorithm which modifies the intensity of the audio signal at selected frequencies. A predetermined masking algorithm is described which provides intermittent masking of the tinnitus wherein, at a comfortable listening level, during peaks of the audio signal the tinnitus is completely obscured, whereas during troughs the perception of the tinnitus occasionally emerges. In practice it has been found that such intermittent masking provides an immediate sense of relief, control and relaxation for the person, while enabling sufficient perception of the tinnitus for habituation and long term treatment to occur. Advantageously the predetermined masking algorithm is specifically tailored to the audiometric configuration of the person. For example, the masking algorithm may be partly tailored to the hearing loss characteristic of the person. A tinnitus rehabilitation device used in conjunction with a personal sound reproducing system is also described.
US08465400B1	Linearly adjustable multi resistance ratio exercise apparatus A linearly adjustable multi resistance ratio exercise apparatus provides at least two linearly adjustable flexible connector ends which can be pressed or pulled for functional and strength training exercises. The flexible connector ends may be interconnected with resistance wherein the pressing or pulling of one flexible connector end will provide the user a different ratio of resistance than the pressing or pulling of an alternate flexible connector end. The user can select a flexible connector end which will provide less resistance and will provide more flexible connector travel for functional training exercises. The user can select a flexible connector end which will provide more resistance and will provide less flexible connector travel for strength training exercises. Some flexible connector ends may share the same swivel pulley assembly. One handle assembly may be attached to multiple flexible connector ends to obtain additional ratios of resistance.
US08465397B2	Method for guiding a person in physical exercise A method is disclosed for guiding a person to a physiological cumulative state in physical exercise, in which the exercise has a physiological target in the form of a physiological state at the end of the exercise, a duration, and a performance parameter. At the start of the exercise the physiological target is set, as is the value of the performance parameter, and during the exercise at regular intervals: at least one quantity proportional to the momentary intensity is measured. The present physiological state and an estimate of the physiological state at the end of the exercise are calculated with the aid of momentary intensity and the exercise performed. A guidance range for the momentary intensity is defined, in order to reach the target state and the performance parameter. The user is guided by feedback to remain within the guidance intensity range.
US08465393B2	Method for accelerating the decoupling of a starting clutch, which releasable connects an electric machine to a transmission input, in a hybrid drive train of a vehicle A method of accelerating decoupling of the starting clutch (5) that is able to connect the electric machine (2) to the transmission input in a hybrid drive-train of a motor vehicle, when a decoupling command is issued, at the same time as the regulation of the starting clutch begins for the purpose of decoupling the starting clutch (5) or a specified time after the regulation of the starting clutch begins. The electric machine is regulated in such manner that a torque is built up such that the transition to sliding friction, and thus decoupling and the onset of slip, are sped up while maintaining the nominal driving torque.
US08465392B2	Method for operating a vehicle hybrid drive train having an internal combustion engine and having an electric machine A method of operating a vehicle hybrid drive train comprising an internal combustion engine and electric machine whose torque is applicable to a drive output of the drive train. The drive train comprises a clutch arranged between the internal combustion engine and electric machine, an oil pump connected in the drive train downstream of the clutch in relation to the internal combustion engine, and the oil pump can be driven by the internal combustion engine and the electric machine, and a transmission which comprises a shifting elements for producing various gear ratios and which is supplied with hydraulic fluid by the oil pump in an operating-status-dependent manner. The speed of the electric machine is set independently of the speed of the internal combustion engine, in order to supply the transmission with a flow of a volume hydraulic fluid required for the operating point of the transmission present at the time.
US08465387B2	Output-split electrically-variable transmission with two planetary gear sets and two motor/generators An electrically-variable transmission for use with an engine includes an input member configured for operative interconnection with the engine, an output member, and a stationary member. First and second motor/generators, a first and a second planetary gear set each having respective first, second, and third members are included. A first, a second, and a third selectively engagable torque-transmitting mechanism are included. The input member is connectable for common rotation with the first member of the first planetary gear set either continuously or selectively by engagement of the third torque-transmitting mechanism. The output member is connected for common rotation with the first member of the second planetary gear set. The motor/generators are controllable and the torque-transmitting mechanisms are selectively engagable to establish at least one electric-only mode, a series mode, an output-split mode, and at least one neutral mode.
US08465382B2	Electronic basketball shooting coach An Electronic Basketball Shooting Coach device is used to recondition the mind helping people maintain the proper elbow angle range when shooting a basketball. The self-contained device is worn on either arm below the elbow of a user. The ergonomically designed device is contained in the specially designed pocket of the sleeve before it can be attached below the elbow. The sleeve wraps around the upper-arm below the elbow and is held in place by hook-and-loop materials. The device has no internal movable parts. The device will articulate a phrase when the programmed non-adjustable trip point range. The device has a sleep mode to save on the common single cell's power and is reactivated by movement. The non-adjustable knob must be positioned up towards the fingers and aligned with the thumb or little finger. Two single cell sources must be added to energize the invention.
US08465380B2	Golf club head A hollow golf club head includes a sole, a crown, a skirt, and a striking face. The golf club includes a junction interconnecting the sole, crown, and skirt to the striking face, the junction including at least one stiffening member.
US08465366B2	Biasing a musical performance input to a part Described are methods, systems, and apparatuses, including computer program products, for biasing a musical performance input of a player of a rhythm-action game to a part in the game. In one aspect this is accomplished by providing, by a game platform, a history of a degree of matching between a prior music performance input data and a prior music data associated with a first part in a musical composition. Then, on a display, a plurality of target music data, each associated with a respective part in the musical composition, is displayed, with one of the plurality being associated with the first part. Music performance input data is received by the game platform via an input device, such as a microphone, and, based on the history, the received music performance input is assigned to the target music data of the plurality that is associated with the first part.
US08465363B1	Networked games with theoretical return exceeding 100% and non-cash awards A networked gaming system and method for offering interactive games with a theoretical return or payback to the player exceeding 100% of the amount wagered on the game over time by awarding the player with non-cash awards such as merchandise or services, or vouchers to purchase merchandise or services that have been purchased in bulk by the gaming website or game operator. The gaming system and method are offered and deployed on internet connected devices such as general purpose computing devices, tablet computers, mobile telephones, smartphones, personal computers and dedicated gaming devices such as an “Xbox” or “PSP.”
US08465358B2	Video slot gaming machine A gaming machine and method are provided which provide a slot game to a player. The slot game includes a plurality of cells arranged in a grid. The grid has a plurality of rows and columns. The game is played and an initial outcome is established and any payouts based on a winning outcome are paid. If a catalyst symbol appears in the initial outcome, any reactant symbols which appear in the outcome in a predetermined relationship with the catalyst symbol may be changed into a resultant symbol which is treated as wild. The resultant symbols and the other symbols form a secondary outcome. The player may be awarded an award or payout based on the secondary outcome.
US08465346B1	Slidable platform abrasion workstation device for truing model car wheels and axles The device is a U-shaped housing comprising slidable platform embodiments providing defined and directed platform movements toward the task of shaping a rotating workpiece substantially at 90 degrees and 180 degrees to the axis of rotation. The device provides for sliding surface planes configured to accept abrasive materials and implements at predetermined angles for the purpose of trimming imperfections and truing model car wheels and axles. As an alternative to more complex machine shop equipment, the child, applying sandpaper to the platform surfaces and a triangular file or rectangular file on platform insets is enabled to effectively direct an abrasive surface which is configured at 90 degrees and 180 degrees to the axis of rotation for the purpose of truing the model car wheel and axle. To further enhance the child's participation, the workpieces can effectively be manually rotated in the slidable platform abrasion workstation device.
US08465344B2	Curvic wheel dressing A method of producing a grinding wheel is provided. An outer profile of an outer surface of the grinding wheel is formed with a rotary dresser element, so that the outer profile corresponds to a dressing profile of the rotary dresser element. An inner profile of an inner surface of the grinding wheel is formed with the rotary dresser element, so that the inner surface corresponds to the dressing profile of the rotary dresser element.
US08465334B2	Fin box The present invention relates to a fin box adapted to be fitted to a watercraft and to receive a fin having a base. The fin box includes an elongate receiving portion having a length. The base is adapted to be inserted into the receiving portion substantially laterally. The fin during insertion into the receiving portion is disposed at a lower than 90 degree angle to the receiving portion.
US08465332B2	Contact assembly for an electrical connector An electrical contact assembly is provided. The assembly includes a contact hood having a body including an axis and an opening extending through the body along the axis. The opening has an inner surface. The contact hood is configured to be received in an opening of a connector housing. At least two protrusions are formed on the inner surface of the contact hood opening. An electrical contact is provided having a body including a contact end and a socket end. The socket end is inserted axially into the opening of the contact hood. The contact end of the electrical contact is configured to extend from a mating end of the connector housing. At least two apertures are formed on the socket end of the electrical contact. The at least two protrusions are received in the at least two apertures to secure the electrical contact within the contact hood.
US08465327B2	High-speed memory connector Structures, methods, and apparatus that provide sockets or connectors that are capable of operating at high data rates. One example provides a connector that uses a flex board to form a connection between pins of a socket or connector and a printed circuit board. In another example, one or more flex boards are used to provide a signal path between a memory device, such as an SODIMM, and a printed circuit board. Another example provides a stack of wafers, each formed of an insulated material and supporting one or more conductive pins for making an electrical connection between a memory device and a flex board.
US08465324B2	Electric connector and electric connector assembly To allow electromagnetic shielding regarding a connecting portion between conductive contacts and a main wiring board to be excellently achieved with a simple structure without impairing productivity, a fit-in holding member being rotated from a fit-in releasing position to a fit-in acting position to maintain a state where connectors fit in together by rotation is provided with a conductive cover part covering a connecting portion between a counterpart connector and the main wiring board when the fit-in holding member is rotated to the fit-in acting position, and the connecting portion is covered with the conductive cover part. Electromagnetic shielding of that portion is performed simultaneously with the time when both of the connectors fit in together, thereby eliminating an increase in the number of manufacturing processes. Also, the connection state at the connecting portion between a conductive contact and and the main wiring board can be clearly confirmed until the fit-in holding member is rotated to the fit-in acting position.
US08465320B2	Dual stacked connector A connector has a housing and two edge card-receiving slots disposed in a stacked arrangement on a first face of the housing. The housing supports a plurality of wafers, each wafer supporting a plurality of terminals and including two grooves, the grooves aligned with the terminals supported by the wafer. The housing may be positioned in a cage that includes receptacles on a front face of the cage. A light pipe may extend toward the front face of the cage.
US08465317B2	Latching connector with remote release In one aspect the present disclosure provides a latching connector. The latching connector comprises a housing that is configured to engage with a mating connector along a coupling axis. The housing includes a lever connected to the housing. The lever is configured to selectively disengage the latching connector from the mating connector. The housing further includes an extending member connected to the lever.
US08465315B2	Printed circuit board connector A printed circuit board connector is equipped with a housing and plurality of contacts. The housing has an insertion chamber 11 inserted by the mating-side connector, and a plurality of contact-insertion holes inserted by the contacts. The contact has a base portion, a contact-connecting portion that connects with a mating-side contact, and a lead portion that is solder-bonded to the printed circuit board. The base portion and the housing have a contact lance and level that engage with each other so that the contact does not move in an insertion direction to the contact insertion hole or a reverse direction, and the contact lance and level swingably hold the base portion inside the contact-insertion hole so that the lead portion approaches and separates from the printed circuit board surface.
US08465314B2	Card edge connector A card edge connector is connectable to a card having a side edge. The card edge connector has a holding member extending in a first direction and a pair of arms each extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction from the holding member. Each of the arms includes an abutment portion and a spring portion. The spring portion is bendable elastically outward in the first direction. The spring portion has a latch and an abutting portion. The latch is engaged with the side edge of the card when the card edge connector is connected to the card. When the connected card presses the latch along a third direction perpendicular to both the first direction and the second direction, the abutting portion is brought into contact with the abutment portion so that the abutting portion regulates a movement of the latch in the third direction.
US08465312B2	Socket cartridge and socket cartridge assembly A socket cartridge including: a contactor holder adapted to hold one or more electrical contactors disposed therein; and one or more pairs of spring structures; wherein each spring structure (a) is attached at a proximal end to the contactor holder, (b) includes an engagement feature disposed at a distal end thereof and a spring member attached to the engagement feature, and (c) the spring member is adapted to urge the engagement feature in a direction that points outward from a distal end of the contactor holder. A socket assembly that includes: (a) a mounting plate having one or more pairs of mating guides disposed on opposite sides of an aperture; and (b) the socket cartridge disposed in the aperture.
US08465306B2	Power supplying apparatus Disclosed herein is a power supplying apparatus including: a power supply section including a first power supply circuit, accommodated in a first cabinet with a box shape, for converting an alternative-current input into a direct-current output; an alternative-current power input section provided on the first cabinet; and a first connection section provided on the first cabinet; and an output section including a second power supply circuit accommodated in a second cabinet with a box shape, for converting the direct-current output into another direct-current output; a secondary battery accommodated in the second cabinet; a control section accommodated in the second cabinet; a direct-current power output section provided on the second cabinet; and a second connection section provided on the second cabinet to be joined to the first connection section.
US08465304B2	Connector mechanism capable of adjusting a height of an opening thereof A connector mechanism includes a base and a casing. An opening is formed on a side of the base and the casing. The connector mechanism further includes a circuit terminal installed on the base, and a sliding socket connected to the base in a slidable manner and disposed on a side of the circuit terminal. The connector mechanism further includes a contacting terminal installed on the sliding socket for contacting with the circuit terminal. The connector mechanism further includes a sliding cover pivoted to the sliding socket, and at least one resilient component. The resilient component drives the sliding cover to separate from the sliding socket when the sliding socket slides to a position relative to the base where the casing does not constrain the sliding cover so as to generate a distance between the sliding cover and the sliding socket greater than a height of the opening.
US08465297B2	Self referencing pin Methods and apparatus relating to self-referencing pins are described. In one embodiment, a pin electrically couples a first agent to a second agent. The pin includes two or more portions that are at least partially separated by an insulator, e.g., to improve crosstalk performance. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.
US08465295B2	Fluid percussion system and method for modeling penetrating brain injury A fluid percussion system for modeling penetrating brain injury includes a fluid percussion device that takes inputs in the form of pressurized gas and electrical signals from a computer and outputs a single hydraulic pulse, or multiple hydraulic pulses in quick succession. The fluid percussion device may include a pneumatic cylinder assembly and a hydraulic cylinder assembly that is actuated by the pneumatic cylinder assembly to produce the hydraulic pulse(s) of pressurized fluid. Each pulse may be used to rapidly inflate and deflate an attached balloon (representing a brain penetrating device). The balloon may be inserted in a test specimen, and the rapid inflation and deflation of the balloon creates a lesion that simulates a penetrating brain injury. A calibration system that employs an optical sensor may be used to determine maximum balloon diameter achieved during rapid inflation.
US08465294B2	Heart compression simulation device A heart compression simulation device featuring a base; a resistance means disposed on the base; and an actuator operatively connected to the resistance means. The actuator can move between at least a starting position wherein the actuator is positioned at a starting position above the base and an end position wherein the actuator is pushed down near or contacting the base. The actuator is biased in the starting position caused by the resistance means. A tear effect providing mechanism provides resistance when moving the actuator from the starting position to the end position a first time. A lock-out mechanism is adapted to disengage the tear effect providing mechanism after the actuator has been moved from the starting position to the end position such that subsequent movements of the actuator between the starting position and the end position are not hindered by the tear effect providing mechanism.
US08465292B2	System and method for increased accuracy in determining CPR chest compression depth in real time Embodiments of the present invention are directed toward a system and method of determining real time chest compression depth of a CPR patient or manikin from acceleration and a reference signal, such as force. In one embodiment, an acceleration signal is filtered and integrated to determine a raw depth signal. A force signal is adjusted to having a similar amplitude, phase, and shape as the raw depth signal. The force signal is filtered. The adjusted force signal is subtracted from the filtered force signal to obtain a compensation signal. The chest compression depth is obtained by adding the raw depth signal to the compensation signal.
US08465291B2	Dental patient models A model head including a jaw insert having layers of varying materials replicating the anatomical features of a human jaw. The jaw may include a mock nerve system that provides a signal to indicate the condition of the nerve. The jaw also may include a circulatory system including vessels that simulate the bleeding that occurs when a vessel in a human has been damaged.
US08465289B2	Training assisting apparatus, training assisting method, and training assisting program stored on a computer readable medium An examinee is subjected to an image or a sound suitable for the examinee's overcoming his worries in accordance with change in a physical state of the examinee. The training assisting apparatus according to the present invention is at training assisting apparatus for assisting an examinee in overcoming the examinee's worries by displaying a training image, including: a display section that displays the training image; a display ratio storage section that stores a change quantity of a display ratio of the training image displayed on the display section, in association with a physical state of the examinee; a physical state acquiring section that acquires the physical state of the examinee looking at the training image displayed on the display section; a display ratio extraction section that extracts the change quantity of the display ratio of the training image stored in the display ratio storage section in association with the physical state of the examinee acquired by the physical state acquiring section; and a display control section that changes the display ratio of the training image displayed on the display section, in accordance with the display ratio of the training image extracted by the display ratio extraction section.
US08465287B2	Alternative energy powered electronic reader having preloaded educational data A method, system and an apparatus of alternative energy powered electronic reader having preloaded educational data is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes converting a solar energy, through a photovoltaic cell, into an electrical current to utilize the solar energy of the sun. In addition, the method includes storing the electrical current in a battery to provide a power source to an electronic reader. The method also includes powering the electronic reader through the battery to provide an electronic content to a user. The method further includes storing the electronic content in a solid state drive in the electronic reader. The electronic content may be an educational lesson.
US08465286B2	Learning method for chemical compound nomenclature An entertaining and educational apparatus is provided, comprising a first board and a second board. The first board, that is for beginners and intermediates has a plurality of colored spaces, each color stands for a concept in IUPAC nomenclature system. The second board that is for intermediates and advanced levels has 289 square spaces of equal dimensions, some spaces contain premium score.
US08465285B2	Dental fulcrum A dental fulcrum composed of soft material, such as foam, containing a slit for the insertion of incisors, and used as a pivot for scaling, or other treating, teeth by an oral hygienist or dentist. The dental fulcrum protects the fingers of an oral hygienist or dentist from calluses, or loss of sensitivity over time, while at the same time providing friction to reduce the risk of injury caused by fingers slipping on wet incisors. The device may be disposable or reusable, depending on the material used. Foam provides the additional benefit of absorbing saliva to further reduce the risk of slippage.
US08465281B2	Impression tray Disclosed is an impression tray (1) with a concave tray body (2) for taking an impression of at least one jaw part, in which at least one implant body (12) is situated, which body has a receiving aperture into which an impression post (11) may be inserted, it being possible to fill the impression tray (1) with a free-flowing hardenable impression material (10) to produce a mold for a model of the jaw part, which when used reduces the time spent in the dentist's chair, increases the precision of an implant model and finally reduces the material and labor costs in that, at least in one portion, the tray body (2) has a wall (6, 6′) which can be penetrated by an impression post (11) inserted into the implant body (12) if the impression tray (1) is placed onto the jaw part.
US08465279B2	Orthodontic bracket An orthodontic bracket mountable on a tooth for use in retraction mechanics to facilitate movement of teeth along an arch, which includes an archwire-receiving member rotatably mounted on a base and structured to freely rotate when tipping a tooth during sliding of the bracket along an archwire thereby minimizing friction between the archwire and bracket to significantly decrease the required retraction force, and treatment time, thereby minimizing the possibility of root resorption and maintaining the integrity of the root and surrounding bone. A locking pin for locking the member against rotation is employed when uprighting the tooth from a tipped position.
US08465276B2	Burner for fluid fuels and method for operating such a burner Disclosed is a method for operating a burner for fluid fuels. According to said method, the fluid fuel is mixed with an oxidizer before the fluid fuel is burned. The inventive method is characterized in that a liquid fuel that is used as a fluid fuel is mixed with a gaseous or vaporous carrier flow before being mixed with the oxidizer while the carrier flow containing the liquid fuel is mixed with the oxidizer in order to mix the liquid fuel with the oxidizer.
US08465274B2	Moulding unit for a plant for blow-moulding plastic containers, particularly bottles A plant for blow-moulding plastic containers (2), particularly bottles, from respective parisons (3) comprises at least one moulding unit (15) composed of two half-moulds (17a, 17b), each mobile relative to the other half-mould (17a, 17b) between a position of opening and a position of closing at least two cavities (19) for blow-moulding containers (2); the two half-moulds (17a, 17b) being oriented in such a way that they close in a closing plane (20) that is substantially tangent to the feed path (P) of the moulding unit (15).
US08465265B2	System and method for cooling a compressor motor Apparatus and methods are provided for cooling motors used to drive gas and air compressors. In particular, the cooling of hermetic and semi-hermetic motors is accomplished by a gas sweep using a gas source located in the low-pressure side of a gas compression circuit. The gas sweep is provided by the creation of a pressure reduction at the compressor inlet sufficient to draw uncompressed gas through a motor housing, across the motor, and out of the housing for return to the suction assembly. The pressure reduction is created by means provided in the suction assembly, such as a nozzle and gap assembly, or alternatively a venturi, located upstream of the compressor inlet. Additional motor cooling can be provided by circulating liquid or another cooling fluid through a cooling jacket in the motor housing portion adjacent the motor.
US08465256B2	Wind turbine rotor Wind power plant rotor comprising one or more rotor blades and stiffening elements to stiffen the rotor, where the rotor blades are arranged such that they can turn around their longitudinal axes relative to corresponding rotor stiffening elements. Each rotor blade may comprise at least two rotor blade parts where the outer rotor blade part may be turnably arranged relative to the inner rotor blade part. The solution facilitates use of longer or slimmer rotor blades while strength and stiffness increase. The fatigue forces are thereby reduced while the corresponding tower structure can be made stiffer and lighter. Manufacturing and transport costs are reduced.Further, the stiffening elements may be formed with an aerodynamic outer cross section as for example a drop profile or wing profile in order to reduce air drag and audible noise.
US08465254B2	Steam turbine half shell joint assembly A joint assembly for a steam turbine includes a threaded stud extending through mating openings in a first flange of the first half shell and in a second flange of the second half shell; a first nut threaded onto a first end of the threaded stud adjacent the first flange; a screw coupling the first nut to the first flange; and a dowel extending between and into the first flange and the first nut so as to bear a substantial portion of a torque load applied to the first nut compared to the screw.
US08465252B2	Turbine engine rotating cavity anti-vortex cascade A gas turbine engine rotor drum includes spaced apart discs providing a cavity between the discs. The discs are configured to rotate in a rotational direction about an axis. An annular support is mounted on at least one of the discs and within the cavity. A cascade of relatively short anti-vortex members is mounted circumferentially on the annular support. The anti-vortex members are tubular in shape and provide a radially extending passage. The anti-vortex members include an outer end having a circumferential side with an opening in fluid communication with the radial passage.
US08465251B2	Compressor device There is provided a compressor device in which resonance in a circulating channel is reduced so that an increase in noise generated from the compressor device is prevented. The compressor device includes: a plurality of blades rotated about a rotation axis; an air inlet extending along the rotation axis and introducing air to the blades; a circulating channel disposed on a circumference centered on the rotation axis and communicating between the air inlet and the shroud of the blades; and a strut extending radially centered on the rotation axis and dividing the circulating channel. Resonance frequencies determined from circumferential lengths in the circulating channels divided by the strut are higher than a noise frequency determined from the rotational speed of the blades and the number of blades.
US08465249B2	Method and apparatus for stacking sheet materials A sheet stacking and pallet loading system configured to stack sheets of material on a first pallet while holding a second pallet in a staging position above the first pallet. The system can include an elevator for supporting the first pallet in a loading position while the sheets are stacked on the first pallet. After a sufficient quantity of sheets has been stacked thereon, the elevator can lower the first pallet from its loading position. The second pallet can then be lowered from its staging position such that the sheets can be stacked thereon. The system can further include extendable pallet supports which can be extended to support the second pallet while the first pallet is being lowered by the elevator. The pallet loading system can further include a pallet-grasping assembly having, first, a frame movable along a track and, second, one or more end-effectors movable relative to the frame for engaging a pallet.
US08465248B2	Apparatus and method for moving heavy equipment An apparatus and method to lift a carrier housing an object onto a secondary unit. The carrier is connected to the secondary unit, configured to rotate about an axis. A tether is provided with at least two branches on one end, and a single branch on a second end. The two branches are secured to the carrier in a spaced relationship, such that a pull of the single branch rotates the carrier about the axis and places the carrier on the base unit.
US08465247B2	Aircraft landing gear loader An apparatus for loading and unloading a main landing gear (“MLG”) of an aircraft includes a fixture that is adapted to couple to a truck of the MLG such that a sagittal plane of the fixture is parallel to or coplanar with a sagittal plane of the MLG and both translational forces and turning moments applied to the fixture are coupled directly through the fixture to the MLG, a mechanism for controllably translating the fixture in the sagittal plane thereof, and a mechanism for controllably rotating the fixture in the sagittal plane thereof.
US08465245B2	Wheel restraint systems A wheel restraint for restraining a vehicle at a loading dock includes a wheel chock suspended from a tether. The tether hangs from an overhead beam such that the wheel chock can be swung down and underneath the vehicle and placed directly in front of a wheel of the vehicle. A pin can be used to help hold the chock to an anchor that is fastened to a driveway of the loading dock. The orientation of the pin and the anchor holes in which the pin can be selectively inserted prevents the chock from tipping back and makes the restraint more tolerant of dirt, ice and other contaminants. In some examples, an offset between the beam and the wheel results in the tether urging the chock toward the anchor.
US08465237B2	Arrangement and method for transporting a wind turbine rotor An arrangement for transporting a rotor of a wind turbine at sea is provided. The arrangement includes a vessel having a deck. Moreover, the arrangement includes at least one rotor including a hub and at least one blade affixed to the hub. The hub is positioned on the deck in such a way that the at least one blade is at least partially located above the sea surface and that the center axis of the hub is tilted in relation to the deck so as to increase the distance between the at least one blade and the sea surface. Furthermore, a method for transporting a wind turbine rotor at sea on a vessel having a deck is also provided.
US08465236B2	Tie-down assembly A tie-down assembly to be mounted in a deck portion to secure an object to the deck portion, including a frame and a pair of ratchet subassemblies. Each ratchet subassembly includes an elongate ratchet body to which a selected one of two straps is attachable, and a ratchet head secured to the ratchet body. Each of the ratchet bodies is mounted in the frame to permit rotation thereof in a predetermined rotary direction to tighten the selected one of the straps attached thereto, for securing the object to the deck portion. Each ratchet subassembly additionally includes a pawl, for preventing rotation of the ratchet head engageable therewith about the axis thereof in a direction opposite to the predetermined rotary direction. Each of the ratchet bodies is rotatable in the same predetermined rotary direction to tighten the selected one of the straps attached thereto respectively.
US08465233B2	Slot-milling tool and slot-milling insert for a slot-milling tool A slot-milling tool includes a slot-milling insert to be on-edge mounted to a toolholder of the slot-milling tool. The insert includes a first side surface, a second side surface, and a plurality of edge surfaces between the first and second side surfaces, each edge surface intersecting with another edge surface at a corner and forming a cutting edge. The first and second side surfaces each have a side insert supporting surface for abutting against an abutment surface in a toolholder, and the insert has reflective symmetry about a central plane extending through the edge surfaces midway between the first and second side surfaces. A chipbreaker is provided on each edge surface and corresponds to each cutting edge, and each chipbreaker includes a recess beneath the cutting edge and a portion projecting toward the cutting edge, the projecting portion defining first and second chip deflecting recesses between the projecting portion and the first and second side surfaces, respectively.
US08465231B2	Graduated silt fence An geotextile silt fence has an increasing permittivity with increase in height thereby allowing larger storm events to flow through the fence without overtopping. A stiffening device is provided at the top of the silt fence to reduce sagging and improper overtopping. This stiffening device may be a mono-directional extruded geogrid structure that is a higher mil thickness than the geotextile monofilament structure of the silt fence and which is affixed to the geotextile continuously throughout the silt fence length. An overflow preferential pathway may be provided at the top of the silt fence through large voids within the geogrid providing controlled overflow of impounded water which mitigates structural failure of the silt by eliminating the typical overtopping failure mechanism.
US08465230B1	Silt fence support A silt fence support base comprised of a porous casting made of stone, cement and water, and having a half-moon shape. Each casting may have one or more openings for the insertion of posts, which provide a frame for holding porous, filter material. Silt fence filtering material may be anchored under the bases.
US08465229B2	Outer pipe sleeve for sea floor mooring pile The present disclosure provides an improved system and method for increasing an anchoring force on a pile. The concepts regarding the pile can apply whether the pile is degraded and no longer able to support its intended load, or a load on the pile has increased to a level that may overstress the pile. A sleeve can be installed even in subsea conditions over the pile and can be used to provide an additional securing force to the existing pile. The sleeve may include its own padeye for coupling an anchor line or other coupling member to a structure to be secured. The sleeve may also include an assembly of rings coupled together with at least one longitudinal member. The assembly with the rings spaced a distance away from each other may help reduce an installation friction on the sleeve, as it is installed into the sea floor.
US08465228B2	Pile cleaner apparatus A supporting ring is clamped about a pile and a cleaning ring is supported below the clamping ring by a cable threaded through a number of pulleys, allowing the washing ring assembly to be raised or lowered along a pile. A washing ring carries a four high-pressure water jets that spray water against the pile while the washing ring oscillates through 110-120 degrees of arc, driven by a hydraulic motor through a gear ring. A stabilizing ring fits into a C-shaped channel formed by the washing ring, supporting the cable pulleys. Both the washing ring and the stabilizer ring can be broken down into two semi-circular sections, required for installation and removal in most applications, and are fastened together by a number of over-center clamps.
US08465220B2	Label printing apparatus A cassette is provided which includes a supply of label material and a brake. The brake has a first position and a second position. In the first position, the supply is clamped by the brake. In the second position, the supply is removable from the cassette.
US08465219B2	Label printing apparatus A label printing apparatus comprising a cassette receiving bay arranged to receive a cassette; and a cassette positioning mechanism. The cassette positioning mechanism is arranged to move a cassette inserted into the cassette receiving bay into a position in which printing can take place.
US08465215B1	Pluggable apparatus A pluggable apparatus is provided in the present invention. The pluggable apparatus includes one base, one pull tab, at least one elastic piece, two sliding plates, and one front cover. The pull tab includes two rotary shafts arranged symmetrically and is rotatably arranged at one end of the base through the rotary shafts. The at least one elastic piece includes one first elastic arm and one second elastic arm. The at least one elastic piece is arranged on one of the rotary shafts of the pull tab and is held against the pull tab through the first elastic arm. The two sliding plates are slidably arranged on two sides of the base and are connected to the pull tab. The front cover is arranged on the base and is held against the second elastic arm of the elastic piece.
US08465211B2	Compact wheel end and corner module A compact wheel end (A) serves to couple a road wheel (B) to a suspension system component (C) on an automotive vehicle and to transmit torque from a CV joint (D) to the road wheel. The wheel end includes a housing (2) that is attached to the suspension system component and a hub (4) provided with a drive flange (18) on which the road wheel is mounted and a spindle (20) that extends through the housing. The hub rotates relative to the housing on a double row tapered roller bearing (6), the raceways (40, 42, 44, 46) of which are surfaces on the housing and hub spindle. The wheel end also has a coupler (8) that is engaged with the hub spindle and the CV joint through mating splines (32, 72, 76, 94) and further provides a rib face (52) that backs the rollers (62) of the inboard row. The CV joint has a small diameter stub shaft (92) that extends through the hub to secure the CV joint to the hub, but does not transmit torque. The tapered roller bearing and coupler enable the wheel end to assume a radial size smaller than conventional wheel ends.
US08465210B2	Rolling bearing unit for wheel A rolling bearing unit for a wheel includes an outer ring member having a flange portion formed on its outer periphery and fitted to a vehicle body-side member, an inner ring member rotatably fitted in the outer ring member, and double-row rolling elements arranged between the outer ring member and the inner ring member. The flange portion includes a first flange portion formed on the upper-side portion of the outer periphery, and a second flange portion and a third flange portion formed on the lower-side portion of the outer periphery. Each of the first, second and third flange portion has a bolt-hole used to fit the outer ring member to the vehicle body-side member. The first flange portion is formed in such a manner that the bolt-hole thereof is positioned on the vertical line that passes through the rotational center of the outer ring member.
US08465209B2	Cage for radial roller bearings with limited width availability A cage for a radial roller bearing of limited width availability, which has a first flange, a second flange spaced from the first flange, and cage bars that extend between the first flange and the second flange so as to form a plurality of roller pockets. The cage bars, together with the first flange and the second flange form an S-shaped or a Z-shaped contour. The cage aids in properly guiding roller elements in bearings of limited widths. The cage prevents rolling elements from overrunning or under running the cage bar. The cage also provides for proper contact of the rolling elements to push the cage around the radial bearing. Further, the cage allows for inner retention, outer retention, or both inner and outer retention of the rolling elements.
US08465208B2	Re-lubeable center support assembly for bearing A center support assembly includes a bearing that supports a driveshaft for rotation about an axis. A shield is fixed to the bearing and a seal is positioned between the shield and the bearing. The shield and seal cooperate to retain lube within the bearing and prevent external contaminants from entering the bearing. A lube passage is formed between an outer surface of the bearing and an inner surface of the shield. At least one externally accessible fitting is in fluid communication with the lube passage and is used to supply additional lubricant to the bearing when needed.
US08465203B2	Brake systems for C-arm positioning devices, apparatus containing the same and methods for using such systems Systems and methods for using a brake system to selectively lock and release the vertical motion of a C-arm X-ray device that is part of a sliding counterbalanced C-arm positioning device are described. In such systems and methods, the C-arm positioning device typically includes a C-arm X-ray device, a linear bearing rail assembly, a linear bearing block, a counterbalance mechanism, and brake system. Generally, the C-arm is connected to the linear bearing block, which is slidably coupled to the bearing rail assembly to allow the bearing block and C-arm to slide up and down on the rail assembly. The counterbalance mechanism applies a force to the bearing block to substantially counterbalance the weight of the components, such as the C-arm, that are suspended from the bearing block. The brake system can be actuated to engage the linear bearing rail assembly and lock the vertical movement of the linear bearing block. Other embodiments are described.
US08465199B2	Multi-size mixer A gyroscopic paint mixer having a rotatable frame with a clamp lock providing automatic transfer from an unclamping to a clamping condition, providing silent operation through the use of one way clutches, the mixer also having a vertical stop apparatus coupled to an access door for stopping and holding the rotatable frame in an upright position, the mixer also having a bail retainer supported by a carriage assembly mounted for rotation on a clamp plate with a cam urging the bail retainer to the side of the frame when the bail retainer is released from the paint container with the paint container in an upright position in the rotatable frame.
US08465197B2	Cartridge for sterile mixing of a two-phase compound, particularly for two-component acrylic resins The present invention has its application in the field of devices and methods for the product physical and chemical mixing and refers particularly to a cartridge for sterile mixing of a two-phase compound. The cartridge includes a first tubular body defining a first collection chamber for a solid phase, a second tubular body defining a second collection chamber for a liquid phase, means for transferring the liquid phase from the second to the first chamber, means for mixing the phases. The means for mixing comprise means for agitating acting on the mixture inside the first chamber with the first tubular body in substantially stationary conditions, so as to favor the dispersion of the solid phase inside the liquid phase thus obtaining a compound with uniform physical and mechanical properties.
US08465196B2	Bone cement mixer Mixer for obtaining bone cement for medical applications comprising a mixing chamber in which the mixing of at least two components which form the cement is carried out, comprising means for generating and transmitting vibrations to the mixing chamber and a luer attachment through which the cement can exit.
US08465189B2	Vehicular headlamp A vehicular headlamp, wherein a light source unit for light distribution formation is accommodated inside a lamp chamber defined by a lamp body and a front cover, includes a metal heat transfer member that serves as a light source unit structural member; a light-emitting element that serves as a light source; a fan for cooling the light-emitting element provided inside the lamp chamber; and a lighting circuit that controls lighting of the light-emitting element. The light-emitting element, the fan, and the lighting circuit are each attached to the metal heat transfer member.
US08465188B2	Light source module and vehicle lamp A light source module for a vehicle lamp, including an optical system that guides light emitted from the light source module in a certain irradiation direction and has an optical center, the light source module has a plurality of semiconductor light emitting elements disposed in a straight line and electrically connected to each other in series. One of the semiconductor light emitting elements that is positioned closest to the optical center of the optical system has a light emitting area that is smallest of the plurality of the semiconductor light emitting elements.
US08465184B2	Switching procedure of the motor vehicle headlight lighting mode An automatic headlight switching procedure for motor vehicles, designed to emit a beam of light from one lighting mode to another lighting mode. The process features the steps of when the headlights are in a first lighting mode, detecting the backscatter of the headlight beam onto a phenomenon of visibility disturbance; increasing the lighting range of the headlight beam in relation to a maximum authorized range in accordance with the detected backscatter; and switching the headlights to a second lighting mode when the backscatter is below a first determined threshold.
US08465177B2	Heat dissipation enhanced LED lamp A LED lamp which could directly replace an ordinary tungsten, halogen, or electricity-saving light bulb includes a filament, a lamp base and a thermally conductive electric insulator. The filament includes at least one AC LED device, and the thermally conductive electric insulator is filled in a cavity of the lamp base to mechanically contact with the filament and an electrode of the lamp base. When the AC LED device is powered on, the thermally conductive electric insulator provides a thermal channel to transfer heat from the filament to the electrode for heat dissipation enhancement. The LED lamp can be directly inserted into an ordinary bulb socket that is generally used in lighting fixtures, without having to modify the system of the lighting fixtures or use an additional adapter.
US08465176B2	Light emitting device and light unit using the same Provided is a light emitting device and light unit using the same. The light emitting device comprises: a body including a horizontal surface; an insulating layer over at least a portion of the horizontal surface; an electrode over at least a portion of the insulating layer; a heat radiation member formed within the body and protruding from the horizontal surface, the heat radiation member comprising two or more surfaces that are inclined with respect to the horizontal surface; and two or more light emitting diodes, wherein each of the two or more light emitting diodes is mounted on a respective one of the two or more inclined surfaces, and wherein each of the two or more light emitting diodes is electrically connected to the electrode.
US08465174B2	Direct-lit light box with even-width frame design A light box defined with a peripheral portion and a display portion is provided. The peripheral portion has four margins, and the opposing margins being defined with equal widths. The display portion is surrounded by the peripheral portion and is rectangular. The light box comprises at least two sets of electrode pads and an outer frame. The at least two sets of the electrode pads are disposed on at least two of the margins, respectively, and each set of the electrode pads comprises a connector electrode pad, disposed at the corresponding margin. With the arrangement of the at least two sets of the electrode pads, the light box can be panelized with one or more lighting panels.
US08465170B2	Optically efficient notification device for use in life safety ceiling strobe applications A ceiling notification device has a housing; a reflector unit mounted to the housing; a lens positioned over the reflector unit; and a lamp in the center of the reflector unit along the central axis. The reflector unit has a base, a plurality of reflective fins, and a surface portion. The base has a curved surface that is symmetrical about a central axis. The plurality of reflective fins each has a first fin portion extending from the base and a second fin portion extending from the base and the first fin portion, the second fin portion having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the inner surface is exposed to the central axis. The surface portion extends from the base and positioned between the first fin portion and an edge of the base and is angled toward an inner surface of the second fin portion.
US08465165B2	Method for producing display member and molded product for display member A method for producing a display member that can restrain lights from leaking from a remainder chip of a runner and a portion around the remainder chip. The method includes laminating a transparent layer on a light-diffusing layer; forming slant surfaces each having an slant angle of more than 45 degrees with respect to an extending direction D of a runner, the slant surfaces being provided around a portion on the rear surface of the transparent layer to which the runner is connected and being inclined cutting out the runner at a position along and near the slant surfaces; and forming a shielding layer on a remainder chip of the runner and on a rear surface of the display member main body inside the remainder chip by spraying a light-shielding material onto a front surface of the display member main body and a side part of the remainder chip.
US08465162B2	Vehicular interior rearview mirror system An interior rearview mirror system for a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly and an information display. The display is disposed in the interior rearview mirror assembly rearward of a transflective mirror reflector of an electrochromic reflective element of the mirror assembly. Information display intensity of the display is adjustable responsive to determination of a light level at the mirror assembly by a photosensor of the mirror assembly. The display is operable to display information for viewing by the driver of the vehicle, and the information at least includes video images captured by a camera of the vehicle. A control of the mirror assembly is in communication with a network bus of the equipped vehicle when the mirror assembly is normally mounted in the vehicle. A reflectance level of the electrochromic reflective element is controlled at least responsive to a determination of a light level by the photosensor.
US08465161B2	Interior rearview mirror assembly with button module An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a reflective element, a bezel portion positioned around the perimeter of the reflective element, and a user input module disposed at the bezel portion. The bezel portion has a recess established at its surface that faces generally toward a driver of a vehicle when the mirror assembly is normally mounted in the vehicle. The user input module is attached to the bezel portion at the recess and is at least partially received in the recess. The user input module includes at least one user input that is actuatable by a user to engage and actuate electronic circuitry of the user input module.
US08465156B2	Image projection apparatus having cleaning function of air filter An image projection apparatus includes cooling fans 10, 12, and 16 provided inside a chassis 17 and configured to take in cooling air from a cooling inlet port 17a formed in the chassis, an air filter 22 that covers the cooling inlet port, an exhaust port 19a formed in the chassis and configured to exhaust the cooling air from an inside to an outside of the chassis, and a cleaning fan 25 provided inside the chassis and configured to take in cleaning air from a cleaning inlet port 17b formed in the chassis separately from the exhaust port. The image projection apparatus exhausts the cleaning air discharged from the cleaning fan, from the inside to the outside of the chassis via the cooling inlet port and the air filter.
US08465152B2	Ophthalmological photographic apparatus An ophthalmological photographic apparatus includes an observation moving-image photographic unit configured to photograph an observation moving image of a subject's eye, a still-image photographic unit configured to photograph a still image of the subject's eye, an image display unit configured to display at least one of the observation moving image and the still image, and a display content control unit configured to cause the image display unit to display one of the observation moving image and the still image when the still-image photographic unit photographs a still image.
US08465151B2	Eyewear with multi-part temple for supporting one or more electrical components Techniques for providing eyewear with electrical components are disclosed. The electrical components can provide electrical technology to eyewear without having to substantially compromise aesthetic design principles of the eyewear. The electrical components can be partially or completely internal to eyewear. The electrical components can also be attached to the eyewear as an after-market enhancement. The electrical components can operate independently or together with other electrical components provided elsewhere. Apparatus for presenting after-market electrical components are also disclosed.
US08465145B2	Fluid ejecting apparatus and image formation method A fluid ejecting apparatus includes: a fluid ejecting unit that ejects a colored fluid and a colorless fluid toward a fluid ejection target medium; an irradiating unit that irradiates ultraviolet rays onto a fluid that lies on or over the fluid ejection target medium so as to cure the fluid; and a controlling unit that controls the fluid ejecting operation of the fluid ejecting unit and the ultraviolet ray irradiating operation of the irradiating unit. The controlling unit performs control so that the colorless fluid is ejected on an image that is made of the colored fluid that landed on the fluid ejection target medium. After the start of the agglomeration of the colorless fluid that landed on the image, the controlling unit performs control so that ultraviolet rays are irradiated onto the colorless fluid.
US08465141B2	Liquid chamber reinforcement in contact with filter A printhead includes a liquid manifold. A filter is in fluid communication with the liquid manifold. A nozzle plate includes a length and an array of nozzles extending along the length of the nozzle plate. A liquid chamber is positioned between the nozzle plate and the filter. The liquid chamber is in fluid communication with the array of nozzles and the filter and includes a width that is substantially perpendicular to the length of the nozzle plate. The liquid chamber includes a structure that is spaced apart from the nozzle plate and in contact with the filter. The structure spans the width of the liquid chamber and includes a plurality of flow through channels. A liquid source provides a liquid through the manifold, the filter, the liquid chamber under pressure sufficient to jet individual streams of the liquid from the array of nozzles.
US08465139B2	Thermal degassing device for inkjet printer An inkjet printhead having a drop ejector array, an ink passageway for providing ink to the drop ejector array, and a thermally actuated degassing unit. The degassing unit itself includes a body enclosing an air chamber, a check valve configured to allow air to vent from the air chamber to ambient when the pressure in the air chamber exceeds ambient air pressure by a predetermined amount. The thermal degassing unit includes a thermally-induced pressure build-up time to increase the pressure in the air chamber. The air chamber is allowed to cool which causes internal pressure to drop below ambient and draws gas out of the ink.
US08465127B2	Liquid ejecting head unit and liquid ejecting apparatus A recording head includes flange portions to which spacers are anchored on both sides of the recording head with a head case therebetween. Spacer attachment holes are provided in the flange portions in the center of the width direction orthogonal to a nozzle row in the recording head, and a round hole and an oblong hole relative to the spacers are provided in the flange portions in positions that are distanced from a center line in the width direction. Positioning holes for the flange portions are provided in the spacers in positions that correspond to the round hole and the oblong hole in the flange portions, and the spacers are anchored to the flange portions on both sides so as to be oriented symmetrically to each other, in a positioned state in which the positions of the positioning holes are aligned with the round hole and the oblong hole.
US08465125B2	Image forming apparatus with a structure for preventing bubbles from entering recording head or remaining in a fluid supply channel An image forming apparatus includes plural heads each having a nozzle configured to discharge a droplet of a recording fluid; a distributing member to which the plural heads are attached, the distributing member having an inlet portion, a supply channel portion, and a common fluid chamber communicated with the inlet portion and configured to supply the recording fluid to the plural heads; and a fluid containing unit configured to supply the recording fluid to the distributing member via the inlet portion and the supply channel portion. The distributing member includes a flow-directing wall disposed between the supply channel portion and the common fluid chamber.
US08465122B2	Liquid jetting apparatus A liquid jetting apparatus includes: a liquid jetting head which has a liquid jetting surface being formed with a nozzle to jet a liquid to a recording medium; a wiper which makes contact with the liquid jetting surface to bend and wipes away the liquid adhered to the liquid jetting surface; a movement mechanism which moves the wiper relative to the liquid jetting surface in a wipe direction along the liquid jetting surface; a movement controller which stops the wiper, which has wiped away the liquid adhered to the liquid jetting surface by moving relative to the liquid jetting surface in the wipe direction, at a predetermined stop position; and a separating mechanism which separates the wiper stopped by the movement controller from the liquid jetting surface in a separating direction intersecting the liquid jetting surface.
US08465115B2	Image recording apparatus and image processing method An image recording apparatus acquires, from image data, gradation information in a region corresponding to a connected portion at which recording chips are overlapped with each other, sets, based on the acquired gradation information, control information for controlling recording rates of respective recording elements of a plurality of recording chips that are connected in an overlapped state, and according to the set control information, generates, from the image data, dot data for respective recording elements of the plurality of recording chips that are connected in the overlapped state.
US08465113B2	Field replaceable jetting module A jetting module is provided for installation in a printhead including mounting features, fluid and electrical connections, and at least a portion of a drop deflection mechanism. The jetting module includes a nozzle plate, mounting features, and fluid and electrical connections. The mounting features of the jetting module are configured to engage the mounting features of the printhead. The fluid and electrical connections of the jetting module correspond to the fluid and electrical connections of the printhead. The fluid and electrical connections of the jetting module are located relative to the mounting features of the jetting module such that a force applied to couple the fluid and electrical connections of the jetting module and the fluid and electrical connections of the printhead provides force to maintain contact between the mounting features of the jetting module and the mounting features of the printhead.
US08465110B2	Machine and track assembly for use therewith A track assembly for a machine includes a track having inner track seals, a rotatable track engaging element such as an idler or drive sprocket and a contact interface for protecting the seals during guiding the track about the rotatable element. The contact interface may include sacrificial wear material on the rotatable element and sacrificial wear material on corresponding track links. The contact interface may have a configuration based on a location of the seals, and is adapted to inhibit wear of the track links in regions adjacent the seals. In another aspect, the contact interface is a guide interface.
US08465102B2	Child safety seat magnetic web attachment The present invention provides a child safety seat installed within a motor vehicle, including both upper portions of a harness web threaded through a pair of sleeves surrounding that portion of the web proximate a child's chest area. It is an object of this invention to eliminate the disadvantages of the harness webs, tangs and buckle, falling into the depression or concavity formed by the contours of the seat, interfering with placing a child within the seat. The upper portions of both webs are required to be connected laterally to offer protection against separation in the event of a sudden deceleration. The sleeves therefore include a latchable connector to selectively couple or uncouple one sleeve to another.A magnet is positioned upon each sleeve, and metallic strips embedded within the seat sides.Thereby when sleeves are in an uncoupled position, each sleeve may be repositioned and inverted toward an adjoining lateral seat edge, whereby the magnets and metallic strips are attracted and fasten in releasable attachment, by this means maintaining the web harness clear of the interior of the seat.A handle is provided attached to a lower buckle, providing a grasping and manipulating opportunity to store the buckle assembly outside an interference zone.
US08465100B2	Portable footrest The present invention relates to a portable footrest including a top plate, a leg which supports the top plate and which is foldable, a support for maintaining the leg at an upright state, and a slider which has a square C-shaped sliding portion formed at a portion of both sides thereof and ended at an end thereof, and which has protrusions formed at a lower surface thereof. The slider is arranged at both sides of the top plate, and the sliding portion of the slider moves along an edge of the top plate.
US08465092B2	Seat back framework In an upper frame member of seat back framework, an upward-slippage prevention portion is simply defined to prevent a seat occupant's back portion from being slipped or dislocated on and along a seat back in the case of rear-end collision. The upward-slippage prevention portion has a sloped region for receiving the seat occupant's back portion which is to be slipped or dislocated on and along the seat back under inertia when a rear-end collision occurs and thereby preventing an undesired upward slippage or dislocation of that seat occupant's back portion which will result in damage of his or her neck or cervical vertebrae.
US08465088B2	A-pillar for a vehicle An A-pillar for a vehicle includes a first part (15) extending as far as the windscreen and supporting the door hinges and a second arcuate part (16) extending up along the windscreen and continuing towards the back in order to serve as a roof beam (19) above the door. This second part consists of two open sections (23, 24) with flanges (25, 26; 27, 28) welded together so as to give the pillar a closed profile. At least one of the sections (23) is press-hardened and has a breaking strength in excess of 1400 MPa and the flanges (25, 26; 27, 28) of the sections have a breaking strength below 1100 MPa in a portion (35) situated above the door.
US08465087B2	Energy absorber with anti-squeak anti-rattle feature An energy absorber includes a base sheet and a plurality of crush lobes extending from the base sheet. Each crush lobe includes a side wall oriented to crush and collapse to absorb energy when impacted in a first direction and includes an end wall. At least one of the base sheet and the end wall of at least one crush lobe includes an integrally-formed protruding countermeasure of lower standing strength than the crush lobes so that the protruding countermeasure acts to dampen movement causing buzzes, squeaks and/or rattles between the end wall and an adjacent structure. The countermeasure can be integrally formed or an insert, such as a magnet or other insert. Methods related to the above are also described.
US08465082B2	Side window for a motor vehicle A side window for a vehicle, in particular for a motor vehicle, comprises a pane which includes an overmold made of plastics, to which a trim is attachable or attached. To improve such side window, the overmold includes one or more fastening elements on one side.
US08465072B2	Panel transferring apparatus and panel supporting mechanism thereof The present invention discloses a panel transferring apparatus. The panel transferring apparatus includes a panel supporting mechanism for supporting a panel. The panel supporting mechanism includes a plurality of primary supports spaced apart from each other; and a plurality of secondary supports disposed on the primary supports and extending lateral to the primary supports. The primary supports and the secondary supports cooperate to support the panel. The present invention further discloses a panel supporting mechanism. A contact area between the panel supporting mechanism and the panel is increased by disposing the plurality of secondary supports on the plurality of primary supports. Thereby, flexure of the panel is lessened, the production cost is lowered and the production cycle is shortened.
US08465070B2	Claw for a container transporting system Container clamp grip for a container transport system having two grip arms that can be swiveled about one or about two axles between a grip position and a release position, the two grip arms being applied with springiness in the direction toward the grip or toward the release position by a force storing unit presenting at least one pair of mutually repelling permanent magnets. The container clamp grip is controlled by a control cam. In the container grip position, a first air gap is provided between the permanent magnets, and in an extreme closed position of the clamp grip, if there is no container, a second, smaller air gap is provided between the permanent magnets.
US08465069B2	Garnish pick A garnish pick for food and/or beverages is disclosed. In at least some embodiments, the garnish pick includes a plurality of appendages that form skewering shafts for skewering garnishes. In at least some embodiments, at least one appendage of the garnish pick forms a hook for securing the garnish pick to a food or beverage container. In at least some embodiments, the garnish pick and its associated appendages may be shaped to simulate the appearance of organisms or portions thereof. As one example, the garnish pick may simulate the appearance of a branch of a tree or an antler of an animal.
US08465065B2	Active material enabled self-presenting handles A self-presenting handle assembly, comprising a handle portion in operative communication with an axle rotatably mounted in a housing of a rigid support, and an active material in operative communication with the axle or the handle portion, wherein the active material is configured to undergo a change in at least one property upon receipt of an activation signal, wherein the change in at least one property is effective to provide rotation of the axle in a first direction and move the handle in the first direction from a first position to a second position.
US08465063B1	Gate latch apparatus and methods of use The invention relates to a device and methods for installing and using a gate latch apparatus to protect and enclose livestock. The latching device may or may not be permanently installed, and it can be installed on gates in both a horizontal and vertical fashion. The gate latch apparatus can be opened with one hand of a person. The apparatus includes a pair of latch plates with two chain-grasping slots. The ability to double latch the gate is possible by sliding the chain into both the first and second slots of an L-shaped slot and wrapping the chain across the fitted member and then slipping the chain into a U-shaped slot. The gate latch of this invention can also be used to attach two gates together and to attach free standing fence panels together.
US08465062B2	Armored vehicle door hardware providing access, egress, rescue and security A latch, latching system and other components are disclosed that are particularly well suited for use with the heavy doors of armored military vehicles. Some component embodiments are usable in normal and emergency modes to provide access, entry, egress and rescue through vehicle door openings. Included among the disclosed components are latches having separate operating components that can be used to retract spring projected latch bolts and that usable advantageously in pairs and readily reconfigurable for use on left, right, front and rear doors of a vehicle at locations where door thicknesses differ. Also disclosed are operating linkages intended to extend exteriorly of door armor to turn shafts to operate latches situated interiorly of the door armor.
US08465059B1	RV sewage disposal hose with swiveling connector A swivel coupling is provided for a waste disposal system having a first waste disposal component and a second waste disposal component. The swivel coupling comprises a first coupling portion having a first end and a second end, the second end being configured for connection to the first waste disposal component, and a second coupling portion having a third end and a fourth end, the fourth end being configured for connection to the second waste disposal component. The first end is rotatably connected to the third end such that when the second end is connected to the first waste disposal component and the fourth end is connected to the second waste disposal component, the first and second coupling portions are rotatable relative to one other.
US08465057B2	Rear integration of a suspension system and fuel tanks in fuel cell vehicles A fuel cell powered vehicle fuel storage system is disclosed having a suspension system, a fuel tank, and a support system, wherein the suspension system, fuel tank, and support system cooperate to carry vehicle structural loads and the reaction loads of the suspension system and to maximize a volume of the fuel tank.
US08465056B2	Longboard skating propulsion pole for land paddling The invention is directed to a telescoping pole to help direct a longboard comprising a first and second portion. The first portion includes a first end, a second end and a first tubular shaft. A first handle is positioned at the first end, while a second handle is positioned along the first tubular shaft between the first and second end. The second portion also has first end, a second end, and a second tubular shaft (having a diameter less than the first tubular shaft). The first end of the second portion is attached to the first portion through a first coiled spring. A wheel assembly having a spinning wheel is affixed to the second end of the second portion having a third tubular shaft having diameter less than the second tubular shaft. A second coiled spring is placed over the third tubular shaft, which engages the second portion.
US08465050B1	Integrated safety net for vehicle An integrated safety net system for a recreational vehicle having a chassis with a step-through door opening. They safety net system includes a door having a forward end and a rearward end, and a hinge coupled between the rearward end of the door and the chassis of the vehicle. Upper and lower safety nets are coupled to the door forward of the hinge and coupled to the chassis of the vehicle on or rearward of the rearward side of the door opening. The safety net and the door are collectively and cooperatively movable as the rear-hinged door moves to the open position or closed position. The door includes a latch at the forward end of the door to provide one operational step to release or secure the door and the integrated safety nets to the chassis upon ingress or egress of the vehicle.
US08465049B2	Airbag and airbag device An airbag and an airbag device can support itself without using the reaction force from a front glass and cost reduction and commonality of components are achieved. An airbag of the present invention is normally accommodated in an instrument panel in a folded state and is inflated and deployed between a front glass and an occupant by gas being supplied thereto in an emergency. The airbag has rectification means disposed therein that controls the flow of the gas. The rectification means has a first opening through which gas is supplied such that part of the airbag on the occupant side is pressed against the instrument panel, a second opening through which gas is supplied such that the airbag is lifted upward, and a third opening through which the gas is supplied to a base end portion of the airbag on the front glass side.
US08465047B2	Safety trailer The present invention is directed to differing embodiments of safety trailers, which have first and second platforms and a safety wall positioned therebetween. The platforms and safety wall define an area protected from vehicular incursions.
US08465046B2	Convertible hand truck A multi-mode hand truck is convertible to assume a hand-truck mode, a reclined load-assist mode, and a push-cart mode.
US08465040B2	Detachable gooseneck trailer locking mechanism A trailer assembly including a load deck and a detachable gooseneck. The load deck includes a rotatable shaft and latch wedge and the detachable gooseneck includes a hook. The attachment of the gooseneck to the load deck will result in the rotation of the shaft and latch wedge and engage the latch wedge and hook preventing detachment of the gooseneck and load deck. Misalignment of the gooseneck and load deck may be compensated for by a chamfer of the hook and a v-shaped groove.
US08465038B2	Lever enhanced pedaling system with wrap around chain propulsion system A propulsion system of a lever propelled bicycle that utilizes a right and left side assembly consisting of two sets of linear chain links with an offset connection to one another by a spacer means, wherein each assembly is able by said spacer connection means to wrap around separate radial drive members at least 1¾ revolutions without wrapping around itself, therefore providing the rotational pulling means of it's connected radial drive member with a propulsion that is consistent in range and torque. The propulsion system also provides means of rewrapping each chain assembly around its radial drive member for reciprocal rotational pulling action by alternate levers when a rider applies force to each pedal.
US08465032B2	Skateboard deck According to one disclosed embodiment, a skateboard deck comprises a carbon-fiber shell surrounding a longitudinally-extending interior space. The carbon-fiber shell has an upper inner surface and a lower inner surface opposite the upper inner surface; and a longitudinal beam disposed within the interior space. The longitudinal beam has an upper flange bonded to the upper inner surface of the shell, a lower flange bonded to the lower inner surface of the shell, and a web interconnecting the upper flange and the lower flange. The skateboard deck further comprises a generally rigid exterior portion encasing the core member. The exterior portion comprises at least one layer of wood disposed above or below the shell.
US08465031B2	Modular beach cart system Exemplary embodiments of the rack device allow the carrying capacity of a cart system to be selectively expanded to increase the carrying capacity. The rack device increases the carrying capacity of existing carts with limited capacity by piggybacking a rack onto the existing cart to cradle in bracket members large bulky beach items such as surfboard and kayaks on the side of, on top of or outside of the existing cart. A cart system is also provided. The cart system selectively expands the capacity of the cart system with bracket members to cradle large bulky beach items.
US08465029B2	Foldable handcart A foldable handcart includes a handle, a cart frame, a carrier board, two wheel seats and two wheels. Two frame seats are deposited on the carrier board for pivoting the carrier board on the cart frame. A front side and a top side are defined on the frame seat. A corner formed by the front side and the top side is a round corner. Therefore when the foldable handcart is not in use, a user presses down the foldable handcart and the wheel seats contact with the corners to rotate the carrier board up slightly according to the lever principle. The user further folds the foldable handcart easily. Furthermore, the carrier board is completely escaping the ground when the foldable handcart is folded.
US08465027B2	Roller skate steering and suspension mechanism A triple action roller skate steering and suspension mechanism includes upper and lower cushions clamped on either side of a skate truck, plus a third action comprising a floating cushion mechanism supporting and surrounding the pivot cup portion of a pivot joint mechanism. A pivot pin is threaded into the skate truck and can be preloaded against the pivot cup and floating cushion mechanism, thereby providing improved shock absorbing, durability and adjustability. The roller skate base plate is a unitary structure including a hollow arch for lightweight structural reinforcement.
US08465024B2	Sealing device configured to form an air seal around a pipe The present invention relates to a sealing device that is configured to form a seal around a pipe by use of an air flow in order to prevent a fluid from passing the sealing device. The sealing device includes an air inlet for the inflow of compressed air and configured to be connected to a source of compressed air; one or more channels connected to the air inlet, the channels extending along a substantially annular trajectory and configured to—in use—extend substantially around the pipe; a plurality of outlet points or an annular outlet groove connected to the one or more channels, the outlet points being configured to blow the compressed air in the region of the pipe wall, in order to create an air flow about the pipe in order to prevent a fluid from passing the sealing device.
US08465023B2	Spelling game A word forming game for plural players, requiring formation of words from letters displayed on dice and cards. The cards may display plural letters, which may be color coded. Players forming a word may be restricted to using letters of one color coding scheme. The successful player must indicate manually such as by picking up a designated object that he or she is prepared to spell a word. Successful spelling results in a point award. A plurality of rounds of forming words is practiced. Cards utilized to spell a word in any one round are discarded and replaced, after which the next round is performed. The dice displaying letters are thrown to modify which letters are displayed for word forming purposes. After a number of rounds, that player having the highest cumulative point total is declared the winner.
US08465020B2	Audible puzzle cube A three-dimensional puzzle cube is generally described. The three-dimensional puzzle cube may include multiple blocks that are interconnected and movable, an output device, and a control unit that generates a control signal to the output device when the control unit determines that the blocks are arranged in a predetermined configuration.
US08465019B2	Recording apparatus A recording apparatus includes a holding tray in which a second recording material can be set and a transportation driving roller that transports a first recording material and the holding tray. A front edge of the holding tray is set back from an outer edge of the second recording material set in the holding tray.
US08465016B2	Media stack compression with paddle Embodiments provide methods, apparatuses, and systems for compressing media in a media stack. In various embodiments, a paddle moves between various positions. During the move, the paddle is configured to compress the media stack.

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