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| US08922059B2 |
Power operation system, power operation method and photovoltaic power generator
Each of a plurality of photovoltaic power generators includes a solar cell, a storage battery, a communication interface for communication, and a battery control unit for controlling storage of electric power and output of electric power to an electric power system. The battery control unit of the first photovoltaic power generator included in the plurality of photovoltaic power generators causes the first photovoltaic power generator to prioritize output of the electric power to the electric power system over storage of the electric power during the first time period, and causes the second photovoltaic power generator included in the plurality of photovoltaic power generators to prioritize output of the electric power to the electric power system over storage of the electric power during the second time period delayed by a prescribed time period from the first time period, through the communication interface. |
| US08922057B2 |
System for multiple energy storage and management and method of making same
A propulsion system comprising an electric drive, a DC link electrically coupled to the electric drive, and a first energy storage system electrically coupled to the electric drive, the first energy storage system comprising at least a high specific-power energy storage device is shown. The propulsion system further includes a second energy storage system, wherein a first terminal of the second energy storage system is electrically coupled to the electric drive through the DC link and a second terminal of the second energy storage system is coupled in series with a terminal of the high specific-power energy storage device. A multi-channel bi-directional boost converter is coupled to the first energy storage system and to the second energy storage system, wherein the connection between the terminal of the high specific-power energy storage device and the second terminal of the second energy storage system bypasses the multi-channel bi-directional boost converter. |
| US08922056B2 |
Power interchange system for interchanging electric energy between a battery and an electric grid, method for interchanging electric energy between a battery and an electric grid and application of the power interchange system
A power interchange system for interchanging electric energy between a battery and an electric grid is provided The power interchange system includes a rectifier unit for converting alternating current of the electric grid into direct current for charging the battery; a grid measurement device for measuring an electric parameter of the electric grid, and a controller unit for adjusting the direct current for the charging the battery as a function of the electric parameter of the electric grid. Moreover a method for interchanging electric energy between a battery and an electric grid is provided. |
| US08922053B2 |
Semiconductor chip and semiconductor device including the same
A semiconductor chip includes: a data output buffer that outputs a data signal; a first power-supply pad that supplies a first power-supply potential to the data output buffer; a power-supply wiring that is connected to the first power-supply pad; a strobe output buffer that outputs a strobe signal; and a second power-supply pad that supplies a second power-supply potential to the strobe output buffer. The power-supply wiring and the second power-supply pad are electrically independent of each other. Therefore, the power-supply noise associated with the switching of the data output buffer does not spread to the strobe output buffer. Thus, it is possible to improve the quality of the strobe signal. |
| US08922052B2 |
Power supply device
A power supply device generating source powers to be outputted to an inverter and external supply destinations includes: a first power supply transformer including a first primary winding and a plurality of first secondary windings wound on an outer side of the first primary winding; and a second power supply transformer including a second primary winding electrically connected to one of the first secondary windings and a plurality of second secondary windings wound on an outer side of the second primary winding. The second secondary windings are connected to the external supply destinations. The first secondary windings include an upper gate winding connected to an upper-gate power supply circuit for switching on and off a switching element of an upper arm of the inverter, and the upper gate winding is wound on an outermost side to be separated away from the one of the first secondary windings. |
| US08922050B2 |
Method for controlling a power supply device having an inverter
A method for controlling a power supply device for at least one electrical machine, having at least one storage device for electric energy (battery) and an inverter equipped with at least one reactor, the inverter having dual functions, being provided for charging (charge operation) the storage device from an in particular stationary power supply system, and for supplying the electrical machine with an alternating current in driving operation. A setpoint charge power is specified for the charge operation, and the reactor current is set accordingly by the inverter. Furthermore, a power supply device is also described. |
| US08922049B2 |
System for extracting electrical power from an electric vehicle
A system is disclosed for extracting electrical power from a plurality of batteries of an electric vehicle for use by an electric device. The system may include a power inverter configured to convert a DC power output of the batteries to an AC power output usable by the electric device. The system may also include a power cable having a first end electrically connected to the batteries and a second end electrically connected to the power inverter such that the DC power output of the batteries is transmitted through the power cable to the power inverter. Additionally, the first end of the power cable may include a charger plug configured to be connected to the batteries through a charging receptacle of the electric vehicle. |
| US08922045B2 |
Electrical power generating system using a water wheel
There is provided a power generating system to recharge the batteries of a boat as the boat moves under power through a body of water. The electrical generating system has a relatively large water wheel connected to a boat. As the boat moves through the water, the water wheel turns producing energy and, through a series of pulleys and wheel gears and then to a generator or alternator and then the electrical energy is passed to a battery. The water wheel may be mounted on the stern of the boat, or to the side of the boat, or in a cut out portion in the bottom of the boat. |
| US08922041B1 |
Tethered vehicle control and tracking system
A kite system includes a kite and a ground station. The ground station includes a sensor that can be utilized to determine an angular position and velocity of the kite relative to the ground station. A controller utilizes a fuzzy logic control system to autonomously fly the kite. The system may include a ground station having powered winding units that generate power as the lines to the kite are unreeled. The control system may be configured to fly the kite in a crosswind trajectory to increase line tension for power generation. The sensors for determining the position of the kite are preferably ground-based. |
| US08922037B2 |
Wind energy system having busbars
A wind power installation is provided having a pylon made up of a plurality of pylon segments, a generator arranged in the region of the head of the pylon, a power module arranged in the region of the pylon base or separate from the pylon, busbar elements which are installed segmented in the associated pylon segments for current transfer from the generator to the power module, and connecting elements for connecting busbar elements which are installed in adjacent pylon segments. Clamping holders may be mounted to the inside wall in the end region, that is the lower end region in the erected condition, of the pylon segments with end portions of the busbar elements clamped or inserted into the clamping holders. |
| US08922035B2 |
Leisure vehicle
In a leisure vehicle, the load applied to an engine is controlled so that a driving property and an output are improved. The leisure vehicle has a generator 30 to be driven by the engine for generating power, and a power generation control device 42 for controlling the generator 30, wherein the power generation control device 42 increases or decreases a power generation amount of the generator 30 under a predetermined condition regarding the power generation amount of the generator 30 to be increased or decreased in accordance with an increase or a decrease in engine speed. |
| US08922033B2 |
System for cooling power generation system
A power generation system is provided having a genset comprising an engine mechanically coupled to a generator. The genset is configured to generate electrical power. A ventilation system has a ventilation inlet and a ventilation outlet, and the ventilation system is configured for cooling at least one of the engine and the generator. Both the ventilation inlet and ventilation outlet have an adjustable shutter configured for adjusting a flow volume of a coolant medium through the ventilation system. |
| US08922027B2 |
Electronic device having electrodes bonded with each other
According to this disclosure, a method of manufacturing an electronic device is provided, which includes exposing a top surface of a first electrode of a first electronic component to organic acid, irradiating the top surface of the first electrode exposed to the organic acid with ultraviolet light, and bonding the first electrode and a second electrode of a second electronic component by heating and pressing the first electrode and the second electrode each other. |
| US08922025B2 |
Semiconductor device
There is provided a semiconductor device which includes a plurality of first through-substrate vias that are used to supply power from a first power supply and that penetrate through a substrate structure, and a plurality of second through-substrate vias that are used to supply power from a second power supply different from the first power supply and that penetrate through a substrate structure. The semiconductor device also includes a through-substrate via string composed by the first and second through-substrate vias, in which the first through-substrate vias are located adjacent to one another and the second through-substrate vias are also located adjacent to one another. The through-substrate via string is disposed in the substrate structure for extending in a first direction. |
| US08922023B2 |
Semiconductor device comprising metallization layers of reduced interlayer capacitance by reducing the amount of etch stop materials
Upon forming a complex metallization system, the parasitic capacitance between metal lines of adjacent metallization layers may be reduced by providing a patterned etch stop material. In this manner, the patterning process for forming the via openings may be controlled in a highly reliable manner, while, on the other hand, the resulting overall dielectric constant of the metallization system may be reduced, thereby also significantly reducing the parasitic capacitance between stacked metal lines. |
| US08922022B2 |
Electromigration resistant via-to-line interconnect
A liner-to-liner direct contact is formed between an upper metallic liner of a conductive via and a lower metallic liner of a metal line below. The liner-to-liner contact impedes abrupt electromigration failures and enhances electromigration resistance of the metal interconnect structure. The at least one dielectric material portion may include a plurality of dielectric material portions arranged to insure direct contact of between the upper metallic liner and the lower metallic liner. Alternatively, the at least one dielectric material portion may comprise a single dielectric portion of which the area has a sufficient lateral overlap with the area of the conductive via to insure that a liner-to-liner direct contact is formed within the range of allowed lithographic overlay variations. |
| US08922016B2 |
Method for producing a composite material, associated composite material and associated semiconductor circuit arrangements
A method for producing a composite material, associated composite material and associated semiconductor circuit arrangements is disclosed. A plurality of first electrically conducting material particles are applied to a carrier substrate and a second electrically conducting material is galvanically deposited on a surface of the first material particles in such a way that the second material mechanically and electrically bonds the plurality of first material particles to one another. |
| US08922014B2 |
Wafer level semiconductor package
There are disclosed herein various implementations of improved wafer level semiconductor packages. One exemplary implementation comprises forming a post-fabrication redistribution layer (post-Fab RDL) between first and second dielectric layers affixed over a surface of a wafer, and forming a window for receiving an electrical contact body in the second dielectric layer, the window exposing the post-Fab RDL. At least one of the first and second dielectric layers is a pre-formed dielectric layer, which may be affixed over the surface of the wafer using a lamination process. In one implementation, the window is formed using a direct laser ablation process. |
| US08922013B2 |
Through via package
An integrated circuit package includes an integrated circuit die in a reconstituted substrate. The active side is processed then covered in molding compound while the inactive side is processed. The molding compound on the active side is then partially removed and solder balls are placed on the active side. |
| US08922011B2 |
Mounting structure of electronic component with joining portions and method of manufacturing the same
A mounting structure of an electronic component includes a plurality of joining portions that join a plurality of first electrode terminals on the electronic component to a plurality of second electrode terminals on a circuit board. The joining portions each include a first projecting electrode formed on the first electrode terminal, a second projecting electrode formed on the second electrode terminal, and a solder portion that joins the first projecting electrode to the second projecting electrode. The end face of the first projecting electrode is larger in area than the end face of the second projecting electrode, and at least a part of the second electrode terminals exposed from the circuit board has a larger area than the bottom of the second projecting electrode. |
| US08922009B2 |
Bump structures in semiconductor packages and methods of fabricating the same
The bump structure includes a metal pattern disposed on an electrode pad to have a vertical sidewall and a recessed region surrounded by the vertical sidewalls, a metal post including a lower portion inserted into the recessed region and a protruded portion upwardly extending from the lower portion, and a passivation spacer on a sidewall of the metal post. The metal post is electrically connected to the electrode pad. |
| US08922008B2 |
Bump structure, having concave lateral sides, semiconductor package having the bump structure, and method of forming the bump structure
A bump structure includes a first bump and a second bump. The first bump is disposed on a connection pad of a substrate. The first bump includes a lower portion having a first width, a middle portion having a second width smaller than the first width, and an upper portion having a third width greater than the second width. The second bump is disposed on the upper portion of the first bump. |
| US08922007B2 |
Semiconductor package
Provided is a semiconductor package including a circuit substrate including a substrate pad, a semiconductor chip spaced apart from and facing the circuit substrate, the semiconductor chip including a chip pad, and a connection pattern electrically connecting the circuit substrate with the semiconductor chip. The semiconductor chip may include a plurality of first circuit patterns extending substantially perpendicular toward a top surface of the semiconductor chip and at least one first via electrically connecting the chip pad to the first circuit patterns. The chip pad may include a first region in contact with the connection pattern and a second region outside the first region, and the first via may be connected to the second region of the chip pad. |
| US08922004B2 |
Copper bump structures having sidewall protection layers
A work piece includes a copper bump having a top surface and sidewalls. A protection layer is formed on the sidewalls, and not on the top surface, of the copper bump. The protection layer includes a compound of copper and a polymer, and is a dielectric layer. |
| US08921998B2 |
Semiconductor module
A semiconductor module has a pair of semiconductor devices, a heat sink, a first electrode, an output electrode and a second electrode. The semiconductor devices are connected in series with each other and have first terminals that are electrically connected to a first power system and a second terminal that is electrically connected to a second power system. The first electrode is electrically connected both to one of the first terminal and to an electrode of one of the semiconductor devices. The output electrode is electrically connected both to the second terminal and to an electrode of the other of the semiconductor device. The second electrode is electrically connected to the other of the first terminals. The second electrode is connected to the heat sink via a first insulating member. The output electrode is connected to the second electrode via a second insulating member. |
| US08921997B2 |
Electrical component and method of manufacturing the same
According to one embodiment, an electrical component comprises a substrate, an element, a first layer, and a second layer. The element is formed on the substrate. The first layer forms a cavity accommodating the element on the substrate and includes through holes. The second layer is formed on the first layer and seals the through holes. The first layer includes the first film formed on the lower side and the second film which is formed on the first film and has a lower coefficient of thermal expansion than the first film. |
| US08921995B1 |
Integrated circuit package including a three-dimensional fan-out/fan-in signal routing
An integrated circuit (IC) package is disclosed comprising a substrate including a plurality of substrate contacts; a semiconductor die including a plurality of die contacts; and a plurality of conductors for providing direct connections between substrate contacts and die contacts, respectively. By having the conductors directly route the connections between the die contacts and substrate contacts, many improvements may be realized including, but not limited to, improved package routing capabilities, reduced die and/or package size, improved package reliability, improved current handling capacity, improved speed, improved thermal performance, and lower costs. |
| US08921993B2 |
Semiconductor package having EMI shielding function and heat dissipation function
A semiconductor package includes a substrate, a semiconductor chip located on a top surface of the substrate, signal lines formed on the top surface of the substrate and configured to allow different types of signals to input/output thereto/therefrom, a ground line unit formed on the top surface of the substrate and configured to divide the signal lines into signal lines to/from which the same types of signals are input/output to be isolated from one another, barrier walls configured to contact the ground line unit, and a heat dissipation unit disposed on the semiconductor chip, wherein the ground line unit includes diagonal ground lines located in diagonal directions of the substrate about the semiconductor chip, and the heat dissipation unit includes a thermal interface material (TIM) located on a top surface of the semiconductor chip, and a heat dissipation plate configured to cover the TIM and the substrate. |
| US08921989B2 |
Power electronics modules with solder layers having reduced thermal stress
Power electronics modules having solder layers with reduced thermal-stress are disclosed. In one embodiment, a power electronics module includes a power electronics device having a first surface, a second surface, a first edge, and a second edge opposite the first edge. The power electronics device has a device length measured from the first edge to the second edge. A first solder layer is adjacent to the first surface of the power electronics device, and a second solder layer is adjacent to the second surface. The first solder layer and the second solder layer have a maximum thickness T along a length that is less than the device length of the power electronics device. A first thermally conductive layer is adjacent to the first solder layer, and a second thermally conductive layer is adjacent to the second solder layer. In some embodiments, the first and second solder layers have tapered portions. |
| US08921988B2 |
Galvanically-isolated device and method for fabricating the same
A galvanically-isolated device and a method for fabricating the same are provided. The galvanically-isolated device includes a lead frame including a first die-attach pad, a first lead and a second lead. A substrate is disposed on the first die-attach pad. A high-voltage semiconductor capacitor formed on the substrate includes an interconnection structure. The interconnection structure includes an inter-metal dielectric layer structure. A first plate, a second plate and a third plate are formed on the inter-metal dielectric layer structure, separated from each other. The first plate, the second plate and a first portion of the inter-metal dielectric layer structure are composed of a first capacitor. The first plate, the third plate and a second portion of the inter-metal dielectric layer structure are composed of a second capacitor connected in series with the first capacitor. |
| US08921984B2 |
Through silicon via in semiconductor device
In a connecting portion between an interconnection and a first bump which is a part of a through electrode penetrating a semiconductor chip and which penetrates a semiconductor substrate, a protruding portion protruding from the interconnection to the side of the first bump is provided. The protruding portion may be made of an insulating material and may be made of a conductive material. |
| US08921980B2 |
Aluminum nitride single crystal forming polygonal columns and a process for producing a plate-shaped aluminum nitride single crystal using the same
An aluminum nitride single crystal in the form of polygonal columns, the polygonal columns having the following properties [a] to [c]: [a] the content of a metal impurity is below a detection limit, [b] the average bottom area is from 5×103 to 2×105 μm2, and [c] the average height is 50 μm to 5 mm. The above aluminum nitride single crystal is preferably obtainable in a method including the steps of sublimating an aluminum nitride starting material (A) containing 0.1 to 30% by mass of a rare earth oxide by heating the starting material at a temperature of not lower than 2000° C., depositing aluminum nitride on a hexagonal single crystal substrate and thereby growing aluminum nitride single crystal in the shape of polygonal columns. |
| US08921979B2 |
Method for producing a semiconductor layer
A method for producing a semiconductor layer is disclosed. One embodiment provides for a semiconductor layer on a semiconductor substrate containing oxygen. Crystal defects are produced at least in a near-surface region of the semiconductor substrate. A thermal process is carried out wherein the oxygen is taken up at the crystal defects. The semiconductor layer is deposited epitaxially over the near-surface region of the semiconductor substrate. |
| US08921978B2 |
Dual DNW isolation structure for reducing RF noise on high voltage semiconductor devices
An isolation structure in a semiconductor device absorbs electronic noise and prevents substrate leakage currents from reaching other devices and signals. The isolation structure provides a duality of deep N-well (“DNW”) isolation structures surrounding an RF device or other source of electronic noise. The DNW isolation structures extend into the substrate at a depth of at least about 2.5 μm and may be coupled to VDD. P+ guard rings are also provided in some embodiments and are provided inside, outside or between the dual DNW isolation structures. |
| US08921976B2 |
Using backside passive elements for multilevel 3D wafers alignment applications
Passive circuit elements are formed at surfaces of two integrated circuit wafers. The passive circuit elements are utilized to align the two integrated circuit wafers to form an integrated circuit wafer stack. |
| US08921974B2 |
Semiconductor manufacturing and semiconductor device with semiconductor structure
Embodiments related to semiconductor manufacturing and semiconductor devices with semiconductor structure are described and depicted. |
| US08921968B2 |
Selective emitter solar cells formed by a hybrid diffusion and ion implantation process
Solar cells and methods for their manufacture are disclosed. An example solar cell may comprise a substrate comprising a p-type base layer and an n-type selective emitter layer formed over the p-type base layer. The n-type selective emitter layer may comprise one or more first doped regions comprising implanted dopant and one or more second doped regions comprising diffused dopant. The one or more first doped regions may be more heavily doped than the one or more second doped regions. A p-n junction may be formed at the interface of the base layer and the selective emitter layer, such that the p-n junction and the selective emitter layer are both formed during a single anneal cycle. |
| US08921963B2 |
Photovoltaic devices with base metal buss bars
A photovoltaic cell such as a solar cell is disclosed. The cell comprises (a) a semiconductor substrate having a front surface, (b) one or more anti-reflection coating layers on the front surface of the semiconductor substrate, (c) a plurality of silver-containing fingers in contact with the one or more anti-reflection coating layers and in electrical contact with the semiconductor substrate; and (d) one or more base metal containing buss bars each in contact with the one or more anti-reflection coating layers and the silver-containing fingers. The base metal may be selected from one or more of copper, nickel, lead, tin, iron, indium, zinc, bismuth and cobalt. Methods for making photovoltaic cells with base metal containing buss bars are also disclosed. |
| US08921962B2 |
Planar multiferroic/magnetostrictive nanostructures as memory elements, two-stage logic gates and four-state logic elements for information processing
A magnetostrictive-piezoelectric multiferroic single- or multi-domain nanomagnet whose magnetization can be rotated through application of an electric field across the piezoelectric layer has a structure that can include either a shape-anisotropic mangnetostrictive nanomagnet with no magnetocrystalline anisotropy or a circular nanomagnet with biaxial magnetocrystalline anisotropy with dimensions of nominal diameter and thickness. This structure can be used to write and store binary bits encoded in the magnetization orientation, thereby functioning as a memory element, or perform both Boolean and non-Boolean computation, or be integrated with existing magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ) technology to perform a read operation by adding a barrier layer for the MTJ having a high coercivity to serve as the hard magnetic layer of the MTJ, and electrical contact layers of a soft material with small Young's modulus. Equivalently, mangnetostrictive nanomagnetic elements whose magnetization is rotated by strain transferred from the substrate that has acoustic waves propagating on the substrate can be used. |
| US08921959B2 |
MRAM device and fabrication method thereof
According to an embodiment, a magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM) device comprises a bottom electrode, a stack, a dielectric material, a dielectric layer, and a conductive material. The bottom electrode is over a substrate, and the stack is over the bottom electrode. The stack comprises a magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) and a top electrode. The dielectric material is along a sidewall of the stack, and the dielectric material has a height greater than a thickness of the MTJ and less than a stack height. The dielectric layer is over the stack and the dielectric material. The conductive material extends through the dielectric layer to the top electrode of the stack. |
| US08921957B1 |
Method of improving MEMS microphone mechanical stability
A MEMS microphone. The MEMS microphone includes a back plate, a membrane, a support structure, a substrate, and an overtravel stop. The membrane is coupled to the back plate. The support structure includes a support structure opening and a first side of the support structure is coupled to a second side of the back plate. The substrate includes a substrate opening and a first side of the substrate is coupled to a second side of the support structure. The overtravel stop limits a movement of the membrane away from the back plate and includes at least one of an overtravel stop structure coupled to the substrate, an overtravel stop structure formed as part of a carrier chip, and an overtravel stop structure formed as part of the support structure in the support structure opening. |
| US08921956B2 |
MEMS device having a back plate with elongated protrusions
MEMS devices with a rigid backplate and a method of making a MEMS device with a rigid backplate are disclosed. In one embodiment, a device includes a substrate and a backplate supported by the substrate. The backplate includes elongated protrusions. |
| US08921954B2 |
Method of providing a semiconductor structure with forming a sacrificial structure
A method for providing a semiconductor structure includes forming a sacrificial structure by etching a plurality of trenches from a first main surface of a substrate. The method further includes covering the plurality of trenches at the first main surface with a cover material to define cavities within the substrate, removing a part of the substrate from a second main surface opposite to the first main surface to a depth at which the plurality of trenches are present, and etching away the sacrificial structure from the second main surface of the substrate. |
| US08921950B2 |
Semiconductor device
A semiconductor device includes a gate electrode formed on a nitride semiconductor layer, and a source electrode and a drain electrode provided on the nitride semiconductor layer so as to interpose the gate electrode therebetween, a first silicon nitride film that covers the gate electrode and the silicon nitride film and has a composition ratio of silicon to nitrogen equal to or larger than 0.75, the first silicon nitride film having compressive stress solely, and a second silicon nitride film that is formed on the first silicon nitride film and has a composition ratio of silicon to nitrogen equal to or larger than 0.75 solely, a whole stacked layer structure of the first and second silicon nitride films having tensile stress. |
| US08921948B2 |
Semiconductor device and manufacturing method thereof
The semiconductor device includes a gate electrode over a substrate, a gate insulating layer over the gate electrode, an oxide semiconductor layer over the gate insulating layer, and a source electrode and a drain electrode over the oxide semiconductor layer. A length of part of an outer edge of the oxide semiconductor layer from an outer edge of the source electrode to an outer edge of the drain electrode is more than three times, preferably more than five times as long as a channel length of the semiconductor device. Further, oxygen is supplied from the gate insulating layer to the oxide semiconductor layer by heat treatment. In addition, an insulating layer is formed after the oxide semiconductor layer is selectively etched. |
| US08921946B2 |
Integrated circuit resistor
A semiconductor device includes a substrate including an isolation region, and a resistor disposed over the isolation region, wherein the resistor includes an implant with an inverse box-like dopant profile that minimizes resistance variation from subsequent planarization variation. A contact is disposed over the resistor. A method of fabricating such a semiconductor device is also provided. |
| US08921945B2 |
High-voltage power transistor using SOI technology
The power transistor configured to be integrated into a trench-isolated thick layer SOI-technology with an active silicon layer with a thickness of about 50 μm. The power transistor may have a lower resistance than the DMOS transistor and a faster switch-off behavior than the IGBT. |
| US08921943B2 |
Methods and apparatus for ESD structures
Methods and apparatus for ESD structures. A semiconductor device includes a first active area containing an ESD cell coupled to a first terminal and disposed in a well; a second active area in the semiconductor substrate, the second active area comprising a first diffusion of the first conductivity type for making a bulk contact to the well; and a third active area in the semiconductor substrate, separated from the first and second active areas by another isolation region, a portion of the third active area comprising an implant diffusion of the first conductivity type within a first diffusion of the second conductivity type and adjacent a boundary with the well of the first conductivity type; wherein the third active area comprises a diode coupled to the terminal and reverse biased with respect to the well of the first conductivity type. |
| US08921941B2 |
ESD protection device and method for fabricating the same
An electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection device includes a substrate; a source region of a first conductivity type in the substrate; a drain region of the first conductivity type in the substrate; a gate electrode overlying the substrate between the source region and the drain region; and a core pocket doping region of the second conductivity type within the drain region. The core pocket doping region does not overlap with an edge of the drain region. |
| US08921940B2 |
Semiconductor device and a method for fabricating the same
To fabricate a semiconductor device, a fin is formed to protrude from a substrate. The fin is extended in a first direction. A gate line is formed on the fin and the substrate. The gate line is extended in a second direction crossing the first direction. An amorphous material layer is conformally formed to cover the substrate, the fin, and the gate line. The amorphous material layer is partially removed, thereby forming a first remaining amorphous layer on side walls of the fin and a second remaining amorphous layer on side walls of the gate line. The first remaining amorphous layer and the second remaining amorphous layer are annealed and the first remaining amorphous material layer and the second remaining amorphous material layer are crystallized into a monocrystalline material layer and a polycrystalline material layer, respectively. The polycrystalline material layer is removed. |
| US08921938B1 |
Laterally diffused metal oxide semiconductor (LDMOS) device with overlapping wells
Some of the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a transistor comprising a p-type well; and an n-type well; wherein at least a part of one of the p-type well and the n-type well overlaps with at least a part of another of the p-type well and the n-type well. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. |
| US08921935B2 |
Semiconductor device
A source region and a drain region are disposed in a substrate. A gate insulating film is disposed on the substrate. A gate electrode is disposed on the gate insulating film. The gate electrode may include a first gate portion adjacent to the source region and a second gate portion adjacent to the drain region. The first and second gate portions have different work functions from each other. |
| US08921933B2 |
Semiconductor structure and method for operating the same
A semiconductor structure and a method for operating the same are provided. The semiconductor structure includes a substrate, a first doped region, a second doped region, a third doped region, a first trench structure and a second gate structure. The first doped region is in the substrate. The first doped region has a first conductivity type. The second doped region is in the first doped region. The second doped region has a second conductivity type opposite to the first conductivity type. The third doped region having the first conductivity type is in the second doped region. The first trench structure has a first gate structure. The first gate structure and the second gate structure are respectively on different sides of the second doped region. |
| US08921932B2 |
Semiconductor device
The substrate is made of a compound semiconductor and has a plurality of first recesses, each of which opens at one main surface thereof and has a first side wall surface. The gate insulating film is disposed on and in contact with the first side wall surface. The gate electrode is disposed on and in contact with the gate insulating film. The substrate include: a source region having first conductivity type and disposed to face itself with a first recess interposed therebetween, when viewed in a cross section along the thickness direction; and a body region having second conductivity type and disposed to face itself with the first recess interposed therebetween. Portions of the source region facing each other are connected to each other in a region interposed between the first recess and another first recess adjacent to the first recess, when viewed in a plan view. |
| US08921931B2 |
Semiconductor device with trench structures including a recombination structure and a fill structure
A semiconductor body of a semiconductor device includes a doped layer of a first conductivity type and one or more doped zones of a second conductivity type. The one or more doped zones are formed between the doped layer and the first surface of a semiconductor body. Trench structures extend from one of the first and the second opposing surface into the semiconductor body. The trench structures are arranged between portions of the semiconductor body which are electrically connected to each other. The trench structures may be arranged for mitigating mechanical stress, locally controlling charge carrier mobility, locally controlling a charge carrier recombination rate and/or shaping buried diffusion zones. |
| US08921930B2 |
Semiconductor device with buried bit line and method for fabricating the same
A semiconductor device includes trenches defined in a substrate, buried bit lines partially filling the trenches, a first source/drain layer filling remaining portions of the trenches on the buried bit lines, stack patterns having a channel layer and a second source/drain layer stacked therein and bonded to the first source/drain layer, wherein the channel layer contacts with the first source/drain layer, and word lines crossing with the buried bit lines and disposed adjacent to sidewalls of the channel layer. |
| US08921926B2 |
Semiconductor device
A SGT-production method includes forming a fin-shaped silicon layer on a silicon substrate, forming a first insulating film around the fin-shaped silicon layer, forming a pillar-shaped silicon layer in an upper portion of the fin-shaped silicon layer, where the pillar-shaped silicon layer has the same width as the fin-shaped silicon layer, forming a gate insulating film around the pillar-shaped silicon layer, forming, around the gate insulating film, a metal film and a polysilicon film thinner than the width of the pillar-shaped silicon layer, forming a third resist for forming a gate line, performing anisotropic etching to form the gate line, depositing a fourth resist, exposing the polysilicon film on a sidewall of an upper portion of the pillar-shaped silicon layer, removing the exposed polysilicon film by etching, removing the fourth resist, removing the metal film by etching, and forming a gate electrode connecting to the gate line. |
| US08921923B2 |
Method for manufacturing semiconductor memory device and semiconductor memory device
According to one embodiment, a method for manufacturing a semiconductor memory device includes forming a plurality of charge storage layers each including a lower portion and an upper portion provided on the lower portion and having a smaller width than the lower portion, and a plurality of sacrificial films provided between the upper portions of adjacent ones of the charge storage layers. The sacrificial films are projected higher than the upper portions and spaced by first gaps from sidewalls of the upper portions. The method includes forming a plurality of intermediate insulating films on the upper portions and in the first gaps. The method includes removing the sacrificial films and forming second gaps between adjacent ones of the intermediate insulating films. The method includes forming a control electrode on the intermediate insulating films and in the second gaps. |
| US08921922B2 |
Nonvolatile memory device and method for fabricating the same
This technology relates to a nonvolatile memory device and a method for fabricating the same. The nonvolatile memory device may include a pipe connection gate electrode configured to have a lower part buried in a groove formed in a substrate, one or more pipe channel layers formed within the pipe connection gate electrode, pairs of main channel layers each coupled with the pipe channel layer and extended in a direction substantially perpendicular to the substrate; and a plurality of interlayer insulating layers and a plurality of cell gate electrodes alternately stacked along the main channel layers. In accordance with this technology, a lower part of the pipe connection gate electrode is buried in the substrate. Accordingly, electric resistance may be reduced because the pipe connection gate electrode may have an increased volume without a substantial increase of the height. |
| US08921920B2 |
Semiconductor device
A semiconductor device has a semiconductor substrate, and a semiconductor element having an FET on the semiconductor substrate and comprises a different threshold voltage depending on an OFF state and an ON state. The semiconductor element has an insulating film disposed above a part where a channel of the semiconductor substrate is formed, a gate electrode disposed above the insulating film, and a charge trap film disposed between the insulating film and the gate electrode, and to exchange more electrons with the gate electrode than with the channel. |
| US08921918B2 |
Three-dimensional semiconductor devices
Three-dimensional semiconductor devices may be provided. The devices may include a stack-structure including gate patterns and an insulation pattern. The stack-structure may further include a first portion and a second portion, and the second portion of the stack-structure may have a narrower width than the first portion. The devices may also include an active pattern that penetrates the stack-structure. The devices may further include a common source region adjacent the stack-structure. The devices may additionally include a strapping contact plug on the common source region. |
| US08921915B2 |
Nonvolatile memory device and method for fabricating the same
A nonvolatile memory device includes a multi-finger type control gate formed over a substrate, a multi-finger type floating gate formed over the substrate and disposed close to the control gate with gaps defined therebetween, and spacers formed on sidewalls of the control gate and the floating gate, and filling the gaps. |
| US08921911B2 |
Vertical semiconductor charge storage structure
A vertical semiconductor charge storage structure includes a substrate, at least one lower electrode, a dielectric layer and an upper electrode. The lower electrode includes a lower conductor, and a first side conductor and a second side conductor connected to the lower conductor. The first side conductor and the second side conductor are parallel to each other and form an included angle with the lower conductor. A height of the first side conductor from the substrate is greater than a height of the second side conductor from the substrate. The dielectric layer and the upper electrode are sequentially formed on surfaces of the substrate and the lower electrode. Accordingly, by forming the first side conductor and the second side conductor at different heights, an aperture ratio is increased to reduce difficulty in filling or deposition in subsequent processes to further enhance an overall yield rate. |
| US08921910B2 |
Semiconductor integrated circuit
To reduce power consumption of a memory device. To reduce the area of a memory device. To reduce the number of transistors included in a memory device. The memory device includes a comparator comparing a first output signal with a second output signal, a first memory portion including a first oxide semiconductor transistor and a first silicon transistor, a second memory portion including a second oxide semiconductor transistor and a second silicon transistor, and an output potential determiner determining a potential of the first output signal and a potential of the second output signal. One of a source and a drain of the first oxide semiconductor transistor is electrically connected to a gate of the first silicon transistor. One of a source and a drain of the second oxide semiconductor transistor is electrically connected to a gate of the second silicon transistor. |
| US08921908B2 |
On-chip capacitors in combination with CMOS devices on extremely thin semiconductor on insulator (ETSOI) substrates
A device including a semiconductor on insulator (SOI) substrate including a semiconductor device region and a capacitor device region. A semiconductor device present in the semiconductor device region. The semiconductor device including a gate structure present on a semiconductor on insulator (SOI) layer of the SOI substrate, extension source and drain regions present in the SOI layer on opposing sides of the gate structure, and raised source and drain regions composed of a first portion of an epitaxial semiconductor material on the SOI layer. A capacitor is present in the capacitor device region, said capacitor including a first electrode comprised of a second portion of the epitaxial semiconductor material that has a same composition and crystal structure as the first portion of the epitaxial semiconductor material, a node dielectric layer present on the second portion of the epitaxial semiconductor material, and a second electrode comprised of a conductive material. |
| US08921906B2 |
Disposable pillars for contact formation
Sacrificial plugs for forming contacts in integrated circuits, as well as methods of forming connections in integrated circuit arrays are disclosed. Various pattern transfer and etching steps can be used to create densely-packed features and the connections between features. A sacrificial material can be patterned in a continuous zig-zag line pattern that crosses word lines. Planarization can create parallelogram-shaped blocks of material that can overlie active areas to form sacrificial plugs, which can be replaced with conductive material to form contacts. |
| US08921902B2 |
Semiconductor device and manufacturing method thereof
An object is to provide a semiconductor device with improved reliability in which a defect stemming from an end portion of a semiconductor layer provided in an island shape is prevented, and a manufacturing method thereof. Over a substrate having an insulating surface, an island-shaped semiconductor layer is formed, a first alteration treatment is performed, a first insulating film is formed on a surface of the island-shaped semiconductor layer, the first insulating film is removed, a second alteration treatment is performed on the island-shaped semiconductor from which the first insulating film is removed, a second insulating film is formed on a surface of the island-shaped semiconductor layer, and a conductive layer is formed over the second insulating film. An upper end portion of the island-shaped semiconductor layer has curvature by the first alteration treatment and the second alteration treatment. |
| US08921898B1 |
Device including an array of memory cells and well contact areas, and method for the formation thereof
A device includes an array of a plurality of memory cells, at least one N-well contact area and at least one P-well contact area. The memory cells are arranged in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns. Each column includes an N-well region and at least one P-well region. The N-well and P-well regions extend between a first end of the column and a second end of the column. Each N-well contact area electrically contacts at least one of the N-well regions, wherein the N-well region of at least one of the columns is electrically contacted at only one of the first and second ends of the column. Each P-well contact area electrically contacts at least one of the P-well regions, wherein the P-well region of at least one of the columns is electrically contacted at only one of the first and second ends of the column. |
| US08921897B2 |
Integrated circuit with gate electrode conductive structures having offset ends
A first linear-shaped conductive structure (LSCS) forms gate electrodes of a first p-transistor and a first n-transistor. A second LSCS forms a gate electrode of a second p-transistor. A third LSCS forms a gate electrode of a second n-transistor, and is separated from the second LSCS by a first end-to-end spacing (EES). A fourth LSCS forms a gate electrode of a third p-transistor. A fifth LSCS forms a gate electrode of a third n-transistor, and is separated from the fourth LSCS by a second EES. A sixth LSCS forms gate electrodes of a fourth p-transistor and a fourth n-transistor. An end of the second LSCS adjacent to the first EES is offset from an end of the fourth LSCS adjacent to the second EES, and/or an end of the third LSCS adjacent to the first EES is offset from an end of the fifth LSCS adjacent to the second EES. |
| US08921891B2 |
Vertical memory cell string with dielectric in a portion of the body
Some embodiments include a memory cell string having a body having a channel extending therein and in contact with a source/drain, a select gate adjacent to the body, a plurality of access lines adjacent to the body, and a dielectric in a portion of the body between the source/drain and a level corresponding to an end of the plurality of access lines most adjacent to the select gate. The dielectric in the portion of the body does not extend along an entire length of the body. Other embodiments are described and claimed. |
| US08921887B2 |
Semiconductor light emitting device and method for manufacturing the same
According to one embodiment, a semiconductor light emitting device includes a first semiconductor layer of a first conductivity type, a second semiconductor layer of a second conductivity type and a light emitting layer provided between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer. The device also includes a first electrode layer having electrical continuity with the first semiconductor layer and a second electrode layer provided on the second semiconductor layer, the second electrode layer including a metal portion having a thickness not less than 10 nanometers and not more than 100 nanometers along a direction from the first semiconductor layer to the second semiconductor layer. A plurality of apertures penetrates the metal portion along the direction, each of the apertures viewed along the direction having equivalent circle diameters of not less than 10 nanometers and not more than 5 micrometers, and a Schottky barrier is provided between the second semiconductor layer and the metal portion. |
| US08921884B2 |
Batwing LED with remote phosphor configuration
A lighting apparatus includes a substrate. One or more light-emitting devices are disposed over the substrate. A lens is molded over the substrate and over the one or more light-emitting devices. A recess is disposed in the lens. The recess circumferentially surrounds the one or more light-emitting devices in a top view. The recess is at least partially filled with phosphor particles. |
| US08921883B2 |
Light emitting device assembly and headlamp including the same
An LED assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention may improve dark regions generated between LED chips by employing a first reflective layer between the LED chips. By employing a transparent optical layer or an optical layer including a scattering particle between an LED chip and a phosphor layer, direct contact between the LED chip and the phosphor layer may be avoided, thereby preventing a low light extraction efficiency. Further, by employing a second reflection layer on side surfaces of an LED chip, an optical layer, and a phosphor layer, a relatively high contrast may be obtained. An LED assembly may enhance contrast through a reflective layer while increasing light extraction efficiency by including a scattering particle in a phosphor layer. |
| US08921881B2 |
LED component with low RTH with dissociated electrical and thermal paths
A component emitting light radiation comprising a vertical junction supported on a substrate, the face of the substrate opposite the face on which the junction is made is provided with at least one first conducting zone dedicated to electrical contact and a second conducting zone insulated from the substrate and from the first conducting zone, the second zone being dedicated to heat dissipation. |
| US08921877B2 |
Semiconductor light-emitting device for producing wavelength-converted light and method for manufacturing the same
A semiconductor light-emitting device and a method for manufacturing the same can include a wavelength converting layer located on at least one semiconductor light-emitting chip in order to emit various colored lights including white light. The semiconductor light-emitting device can include a base board, the chip mounted on the base board and a transparent plate disposed on the wavelength converting layer including a spacer and a phosphor having a high density. The wavelength converting layer can be formed in a thin uniform thickness between the transparent plate and a top surface of the chip using the spacer so as to extend toward the transparent plate. The semiconductor light-emitting device can be configured to improve light-emitting efficiency of the chip by using the thin wavelength converting layer including the phosphor having a high density, and therefore can emit a wavelength-converted light having a high light-emitting efficiency from a small light-emitting surface. |
| US08921875B2 |
Recipient luminophoric mediums having narrow spectrum luminescent materials and related semiconductor light emitting devices and methods
Light emitting devices include a light emitting diode (“LED”) and a recipient luminophoric medium that is configured to down-convert at least some of the light emitted by the LED. In some embodiments, the recipient luminophoric medium includes a first broad-spectrum luminescent material and a narrow-spectrum luminescent material. The broad-spectrum luminescent material may down-convert radiation emitted by the LED to radiation having a peak wavelength in the red color range. The narrow-spectrum luminescent material may also down-convert radiation emitted by the LED into the cyan, green or red color range. |
| US08921869B2 |
Method of providing light emitting device
Light emitting devices and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment a light emitting device can include a submount and a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) disposed over the submount. At least a portion of the submount can include a reflective layer at least partially disposed below a solder mask. One or more layers within the submount may include one or more holes, a rough surface texture, or combinations thereof to improve adhesion within the device. The device can further include a retention material dispensed about the plurality of LEDs. Devices and methods are disclosed for improved solder mask adhesion. |
| US08921852B2 |
Thin film transistor array panel and method of manufacturing the same
A thin film transistor array panel includes: a substrate, a gate line positioned on the substrate and including a gate electrode, a semiconductor layer positioned on the substrate and including an oxide semiconductor, a data wire layer positioned on the substrate and including a data line crossing the gate line, a source electrode connected to the data line, and a drain electrode facing the source electrode, and a capping layer covering the data wire layer, in which an end of the capping layer is inwardly recessed as compared to an end of the data wire layer. |
| US08921851B2 |
Non-polar plane of wurtzite structure material
The present invention relates to a method for growing a novel non-polar (13 40) plane epitaxy layer of wurtzite structure, which comprises the following steps: providing a single crystal oxide with perovskite structure; using a plane of the single crystal oxide as a substrate; and forming a non-polar (13 40) plane epitaxy layer of wurtzite semiconductors on the plane of the single crystal oxide by a vapor deposition process. The present invention also provides an epitaxy layer having non-polar (13 40) plane obtained according to the aforementioned method. |
| US08921850B2 |
Oxide thin film transistor, method for fabricating TFT, array substrate for display device and method for fabricating the same
A thin film transistor (TFT), a method for fabricating a TFT, an array substrate for a display device having a TFT, and a method for fabricating the same are provided. An oxide thin film transistor (TFT) includes: a gate electrode formed on a substrate; a gate insulating layer formed on the gate electrode; an active layer formed on the gate insulating layer above the gate electrode; an etch stop layer pattern formed on the active layer; a source alignment element and a drain alignment element formed on the etch stop layer pattern and spaced apart from one another; and a source electrode in contact with the source alignment element and the active layer and a drain electrode in contact with the drain alignment element and the active layer. |
| US08921848B2 |
Organic light emitting diode display device
An organic light emitting diode (OLED) display device including a base substrate having a display area and a non-display area; OLEDs formed in corresponding sub-pixel regions defined by a bank insulating film in the display area of the base substrate; a pad part formed in the non-display area of the base substrate and configured to apply a driving signal to the OLEDs; a plurality of passivation films formed in the display area to cover the OLEDs, the plurality of passivation films including a first inorganic film, an organic film, and a second inorganic film, the plurality of passivation films being sequentially stacked. A region of an edge of the organic film that corresponds to a wire through which the driving signal is applied to the OLEDs from the pad part includes at least one groove formed at an inside area of the organic film. |
| US08921847B2 |
Complexation of low-molecular semiconductors for the application as an emitter complex in organic light-emitting electrochemical cells (OLEECs)
The invention relates to an OLEEC component and to a production process therefor. This component has an active layer including a novel emitter complex. This complex is formed by the coordination of low molecular weight semiconductors around a central cation. The complexation allows wet-chemical processing of low molecular weight semiconductors. This also allows formation of emitter complexes from effective hole or electron transport materials. |
| US08921845B2 |
OLED unit, method for making the same, and OLED illuminating device comprising the same
A method for producing an organic light emitting diode (OLED) unit includes: (a) forming an electrode pad on a substrate; (b) forming an insulating layer to cover and to partially expose the electrode pad; (c) forming an electrically conductive oxide layer on the insulating layer in such a manner that the exposed electrode pad is covered by and electrically coupled to the electrically conductive oxide layer; and (d) forming an organic illuminating multilayer structure on the substrate, the organic illuminating multilayer structure including an inner electrode that is electrically coupled to the electrode pad. |
| US08921844B2 |
Optoelectronic materials for OLED and OLED elements using the same
An optoelectronic materials for OLED is represented by formula (I): wherein R1 is selected from a group consisting of formulas (II)-(VI): wherein R2 and R3 are identical and selected from a group consisting of formula (VII) and formula (VIII): The optoelectronic materials possesses superior luminescent performance and thermal stability and is suitable to be a new type of ambipolar materials for OLED elements. |
| US08921840B2 |
Organic light emitting diode display
An organic light emitting diode display includes a first substrate, an organic light emitting diode on the first substrate, a second substrate on the organic light emitting diode, and a capping layer between the second substrate and the organic light emitting diode. The capping layer collects light emitted from the organic light emitting diode, and the capping layer collects the light in a direction of the second substrate corresponding to the organic light emitting diode. |
| US08921839B2 |
Light emitting device with spherical back mirror
A method is provided for fabricating an organic light emitting device (OLED) with a spherical back mirror. The method forms a spherical curvature in the substrate and deposits a metal film overlying the spherical curvature, forming a spherical back mirror. A transparent isolation layer is formed overlying the spherical back mirror having a planar top surface. A transparent first electrode layer is formed overlying the isolation layer, and a transparent second electrode layer is formed overlying the first electrode layer. A stack is interposed between the first and second electrode layers. The stack is made up of an electron transport layer adjacent the cathode, a light-emitting (electron injection) layer adjacent to the electron transport layer, a hole transport layer adjacent to the light-emitting layer, and a hole injection layer adjacent to the hole transport layer. The order of the stack layering is dependent which electrode is the anode. |
| US08921838B2 |
Light emitting element, method for manufacturing same, and light emitting device
Each of organic light-emitting elements 100a, 100b and 100c includes an anode, a functional layer including a hole-injection layer, a hole-transport layer and an organic light-emitting layer, and a cathode layered on a substrate in the stated order. Also, a bank defines a formation area of the organic light-emitting layer. Here, the hole-injection layer is a metal oxide layer formed by oxidizing an upper surface portion of the anode composed of the metal layer. Also, a portion of the hole-injection layer that is positioned under the area is depressed so as to form a recess, and upper peripheral edge of the recess is covered with a portion of the bank. |
| US08921837B2 |
Organic light emitting display device with light compensation layer
The present invention is to provide an organic light emitting display device for preventing a thin-film transistor from being deteriorated due to hydrogen when forming a light compensation layer configured to enhance viewing angle, and the organic light emitting display device may include a first substrate and a second substrate comprising a plurality of pixels; a thin-film transistor formed at each pixel of the first substrate; a color filter layer formed at each pixel; an insulating layer formed on the color filter layer; a light compensation layer formed on the insulating layer and made of a material containing no hydrogen; a pixel electrode formed on the light compensation layer of each pixel; an organic light emitting unit formed on the pixel electrode to emit light; and a common electrode formed on the organic light emitting unit. |
| US08921835B2 |
Organic light emitting diode display
An organic light emitting diode display includes: a base film made of plastic; a thin film transistor and an organic light emitting diode formed on the base film; and a carbon nanotube thin film disposed among the base film, the thin film transistor, and the organic light emitting diode. |
| US08921832B2 |
Compound and organic device using same
The present invention relates to a novel compound and an organic light emitting device using the compound, and the compound according to the present invention may largely improve a life span, efficiency, electrochemical stability and thermal stability of the organic light emitting device. |
| US08921826B2 |
Light source based on simultaneous two-photon emission
A semiconductor device which produces at least 1 W/m2 two photon emission power per area, when operating at one or more temperatures greater than 20 K. |
| US08921824B2 |
3-dimensional graphene structure and process for preparing and transferring the same
A three-dimensional graphene structure, and methods of manufacturing and transferring the same including forming at least one layer of graphene having a periodically repeated three-dimensional shape. The three-dimensional graphene structure is formed by forming a pattern having a three-dimensional shape on a surface of a substrate, and forming the three-dimensional graphene structure having the three-dimensional shape of the pattern by growing graphene on the substrate on which the pattern is formed. The three-dimensional graphene structure is transferred by injecting a gas between the three-dimensional graphene structure and the substrate, separating the three-dimensional graphene structure from the substrate by bonding the three-dimensional graphene structure to an adhesive support, combining the three-dimensional graphene structure with an insulating substrate, and removing the adhesive support. |
| US08921823B2 |
Memory cell constructions, and methods for fabricating memory cell constructions
Some embodiments include methods for fabricating memory cell constructions. A memory cell may be formed to have a programmable material directly against a material having a different coefficient of expansion than the programmable material. A retaining shell may be formed adjacent the programmable material. The memory cell may be thermally processed to increase a temperature of the memory cell to at least about 300° C., causing thermally-induced stress within the memory cell. The retaining shell may provide a stress which substantially balances the thermally-induced stress. Some embodiments include memory cell constructions. The constructions may include programmable material directly against silicon nitride that has an internal stress of less than or equal to about 200 megapascals. The constructions may also include a retaining shell silicon nitride that has an internal stress of at least about 500 megapascals. |
| US08921819B2 |
Resistive random access memory and fabrication method thereof
A resistive random access memory (RRAM) unit includes at least one bit line extending along a first direction, at least one word line disposed on a substrate and extending along a second direction so as to intersect the bit line, a hard mask layer on the word line to isolate the word line from the bit line, a first memory cell on a sidewall of the word line, and a second memory cell on the other sidewall of the word line. |
| US08921813B2 |
Reflector for ultraviolet sterilizer fixture
An ultraviolet (UV) germicidal or sterilization fixture having a dual parabolic reflecting assembly for collimating and redirecting UV light. The first pair of parabolic reflectors are positioned to collimate and reflect light emanating from the sides of the UV light source and spaced apart proximately to the rear surface of the UV source to allow light to pass through. The second pair of reflectors are positioned behind the first pair and aligned to capture light passing through the gap formed by the first pair of reflectors and then collimate and redirect the light produced by the rear of the light source out of the front of the fixture. |
| US08921812B2 |
Reticle protection member, reticle carrying device, exposure device and method for carrying reticle
A position measurement device measures the position of a position measurement mark formed on the lower surface of a reticle, thereby measuring the position of the reticle. A position measurement device measures the position of the position measurement mark formed on the lower surface of a lower lid, thereby measuring the position of the lower lid. The relative displacement of the reticle and lower lid is known when the position of the reticle and the position of the lower lid are known. Therefore, when the lower lid having the reticle loaded thereon is carried with a carrying device and set in an exposure device, the stop position of the lower lid is determined by taking this displacement into account. As a result, the reticle can be correctly set in the exposure device. |
| US08921810B2 |
Power system for dosimeter reader
Described is a portable dosimeter reader that is small in size and light in weight. |
| US08921809B2 |
Device for microscopy having selective illumination of a plane
A microscopy device, particularly for use in an imaging fluorescence lifetime microscopy method is provided. The microscopy device comprises an illumination means for generating an illumination beam, an imaging detector for spatially resolved acquisition of an emission radiation emitted by an object to be examined, an illumination beam path between the illumination means and the object to be examined, and a detection beam path between the object to be examined and the detector. The illumination beam path comprises illumination optics which are designed to generate a light sheet of illumination radiation extending transverse to the axis of the illumination beam path, wherein the axis of the detection beam path is oriented substantially perpendicular to a section plane of the light sheet and of the object to be examined. The illumination means comprise a pulsed laser. |
| US08921807B2 |
In situ cleaning device for lithographic apparatus
A lithographic apparatus which performs drawing on a substrate with a charged-particle beam, includes an optical system having an aperture plate in which a first number of apertures are formed to pass a first number of charged-particle beams to perform the drawing, a substrate holder, a cleaning unit configured to clean the aperture plate, and a chamber containing the optical system and the substrate holder. The cleaning unit includes a case having an emitting hole plate in which a second number of emitting holes are formed, the second number being smaller than the first number, an active species source configured to generate active species in the case, and a driving mechanism configured to move the case. |
| US08921804B2 |
High brightness electron gun with moving condenser lens
A condenser lens arrangement for an electron beam system is described. The condenser lens arrangement includes a magnetic condenser lens adapted for generating a magnetic condenser lens field, the condenser lens having a symmetry axis, and a magnetic deflector adapted for generating a magnetic deflector field. The deflector is configured so that the superposition of the magnetic condenser lens field and the magnetic deflector field results in an optical axis of the condenser lens arrangement being movable relative to the symmetry axis. Further, an electron beam optical system including a condenser lens arrangement and a method for moving a condenser lens are described. |
| US08921801B2 |
Detection system for high-resolution gamma radiation spectroscopy with neutron time-of-flight filtering
A γ-radiation detection system that includes at least one semiconductor detector such as HPGe-Detector, a position-sensitive α-Detector, a TOF Controller, and a Digitizer/Integrator. The Digitizer/Integrator starts to process the energy signals of a γ-radiation sent from the HPGe-Detector instantly when the HPGe-Detector detects the γ-radiation. Subsequently, it is determined whether a coincidence exists between the α-particles and γ-radiation signal, based on a determination of the time-of-flight of neutrons obtained from the α-Detector and the HPGe-Detector. If it is determined that the time-of-flight falls within a predetermined coincidence window, the Digitizer/Integrator is allowed to continue and complete the energy signal processing. If, however, there is no coincidence, the Digitizer/Integrator is instructed to be clear and reset its operation instantly. |
| US08921800B1 |
Counterbalanced vacuum seal for neutron detectors
An atomic particle detection assembly includes at least one detector that detects atomic particles. The atomic particle detection assembly includes a junction apparatus supporting the detector. The junction apparatus includes a first manifold attached to a first housing at an attachment location. The junction apparatus includes a sealing device sealing the first manifold with respect to the first housing along a sealing axis. The sealing axis is substantially parallel to and separated a first distance (d1) from an attachment axis defined by the attachment location. |
| US08921799B2 |
Tunable resistance coatings
A method and article of manufacture of intermixed tunable resistance composite materials. A conducting material and an insulating material are deposited by such methods as ALD or CVD to construct composites with intermixed materials which do not have structure or properties like their bulk counterparts. |
| US08921797B2 |
Leakage current collection structure and a radiation detector with the same
A radiation detector comprises a piece of semiconducting material. On its surface, a number of consecutive electrode strips are configured to assume electric potentials of sequentially increasing absolute value. A field plate covers the most of a separation between a pair of adjacent electrode strips and is isolated from the most of said separation by an electric insulation layer. A bias potential is coupled to said field plate so that attracts surface-generated charge carriers. |
| US08921794B2 |
Evanescent wave absorption based devices
A device (100) is described for actively or passively modulating incident radiation, the device comprising at least one diffraction means (10) adapted for evanescent wave excitation upon irradiation with the incident radiation, and an absorption layer (40) adjacent the at least one diffraction means (10) so that the evanescent waves can interact with the absorption layer (40). The absorption layer (40) has alterable absorption properties so as to alter the absorption of the evanescent waves resulting in modulating of the incident radiation. The device (100) may be for actively modulating incident radiation thus being e.g. a modulator for laser radiation. Alternatively, the device may be for passively modulating incident radiation, thus acting as a sensing device for sensing environmental parameters. |
| US08921793B2 |
Passive infrared system for detecting object range, size, and direction finding proximity detector
A system for proximity detection includes a first sensor and a second sensor each including a sensor housing and a pixel array each configured to detect infrared radiation emitted in a predetermined temperature range, and generate a detection signal. A processor in communication with the first and second sensor is configured to receive detection signals to derive parameters of the detected object including object distance from the sensors, size, position relative to the sensors, object speed, and direction of motion. |
| US08921791B2 |
Infrared ray sensor, infrared ray detection device, and electronic apparatus
Provided is an infrared ray sensor that can conduct a plurality of different types of detection such as temperature detection and gas detection in a simple structure and that is small size and low cost. The infrared ray sensor (1) includes, on one base (10), a first infrared ray detection unit (31) including at least one infrared ray detection element (20) including an infrared ray detection material (22) with physical properties changing depending on properties of incident infrared rays and receives and detects ambient infrared rays, and a second infrared ray detection unit (32) including at least one infrared ray detection element (20) having an identical element structure to the infrared ray detection element of the first infrared ray detection unit (31), is irradiated with infrared rays X for measurement having specific physical properties, and detects a change in the physical properties of the infrared rays X for measurement. |
| US08921790B2 |
IR detector system and method
An Infra Red detector system and method are disclosed for a SAR ADC capable of operation at low power and for use on a Focal Plane Array FPA) detector. High power consumption makes known converter approaches unattractive for use on Focal Plane Array (FPA) detectors that are to be cooled to cryogenic temperatures. Many such ADCs are used on a FPA detector (e.g., up to one ADC per column of the imaging array) to digitize image data for the whole array at standard frame rates. Increased power makes cooling difficult to achieve or unattractive at system level. An exemplary system as disclosed can use an adaptive approach to set the comparator gain and settling time depending on the dynamics of the input signal, thereby achieving specified performance while reducing overall power. |
| US08921788B1 |
Laser sensor with integrated rotating mechanism
Laser sensor with integrated rotating mechanism has a camera, a laser, and a chassis configured to rotate on its own axis, which has an indexed rotating mechanism which includes, in turn: a motorized set made up of a rotating motor positioned on an axis parallel to the rotating axis, and connected to this rotating axis by gears, and a motorized set made up of a locking motor housed inside the axis on a support; and in which the bottom of the support includes locking rollers and a ring coupled to this support in such a way that locking occurs as a result of contact between balls housed in the chassis and the rollers adjacent to the bottom of the support. |
| US08921780B2 |
Compact ion mobility spectrometer
The invention relates to devices for measuring the mobility of ions in gases at pressures of a few hectopascal. To make the device more compact, drift regions are bent into curved shapes, which extend into the third dimension. Parts of the drift region may lie above others. Alternating directions of curvature in the curved shapes balance out different path lengths by passing through approximately equal drift distances on outer and inner trajectories. Ions are held near the axis of the curved drift region by sectional or permanent focusing. One possible shape is a double loop in the shape of a figure eight. The shape extends perpendicular to its plane of projection so that several double loops lie on top of each other. RF ion funnels or ion tunnels can keep the ions near the axis. Axial focusing may use a pseudopotential radial to the axis of the curved shape. |
| US08921779B2 |
Exponential scan mode for quadrupole mass spectrometers to generate super-resolved mass spectra
A novel scanning method of a mass spectrometer apparatus is introduced so as to relate by simple time shifts, rather than time dilations, the component signal (“peak”) from each ion even to an arbitrary reference signal produced by a desired homogeneous population of ions. Such a method and system, as introduced herein, is enabled in a novel fashion by scanning exponentially the RF and DC voltages on a quadrupole mass filter versus time while maintaining the RF and DC in constant proportion to each other. In such a novel mode of operation, ion intensity as a function of time is the convolution of a fixed peak shape response with the underlying (unknown) distribution of discrete mass-to-charge ratios (mass spectrum). As a result, the mass distribution can be reconstructed by deconvolution, producing a mass spectrum with enhanced sensitivity and mass resolving power. |
| US08921778B2 |
Detection apparatus
An ion mobility spectrometer has a pair of electrodes and midway along the drill chamber. A high field is applied between the electrodes and sufficient to modify ions in the region of the electrodes such that they move at a different rate towards the collector plate. This is used to modify the time of flight of selected ions or ion clusters and enable identification of ambiguous peaks on the IMS spectrum. |
| US08921777B2 |
Atmospheric pressure ion source by interacting high velocity spray with a target
An ion source is disclosed comprising a nebulizer and a target. The nebulizer is arranged and adapted to emit, in use, a stream of analyte droplets which are caused to impact upon the target and to ionize analyte to form a plurality of analyte ions. |
| US08921776B2 |
Ion detecting device
The present invention provides a small-sized ion detecting device that quickly and simply performs mass analysis under atmospheric pressure. Accordingly, electrodes are arranged and held in the ion detecting device so as to be able to detect water clusters in ambient air with a high sensitivity. Thereby, ions can be detected even in a spatially-restricted place. |
| US08921774B1 |
High pressure mass spectrometry systems and methods
Mass spectrometers and methods for measuring information about samples using mass spectrometry are disclosed. |
| US08921770B1 |
Reduction of cross-talk between RF components in a mass spectrometer
The invention generally relates to an assembly of a first RF component and a second RF component in a mass spectrometer, the first RF component comprising a first set of electrodes and the second RF component comprising a second set of electrodes, wherein the RF components are located and aligned end-to-end to one another, and wherein a transverse dimension of the electrodes of the first set is smaller than that of the electrodes of the second set. The assembly further comprises a conductive electric field screen located at an outer periphery of the first set of electrodes and facing the electrodes of the second set as to reduce RF electric field cross-talk between the electrodes of the first set and those of the second set. The invention affords for technically simple and economic means to reduce cross-talk or capacitive coupling between adjacent RF components in a mass spectrometer. |
| US08921769B2 |
Multiposition target plane for variable source-detector distance using DD, DT sealed neutron source
Method and apparatus for evaluating an earth formation using at least one detector with a pulsed neutron source that includes a beam of deuterium ions that can be directed to a selected position on a target including tritium that extends axially along a sealed tube. This makes it possible to generate pulsed neutrons from a plurality of positions. |
| US08921766B2 |
Rotationally symmetrical coherent verification phantom (virtual patient) with a flat detector disposed on a rotary axis integrated in a multi purpose QC-accessory
A quality control accessory (QC accessory) is provided which is adapted for use in linear accelerator quality control or in verification of an arbitrary isocentric radiation treatment plan of a patient or radiation sensitive body. The accessory includes an absorber, a detector and an optional orientation device. The absorber is rotationally symmetric, preferably spherical or hemispherical. The detector is adapted to be fixed in a stationary spatial relationship with respect to the absorber. The optional orientation device is adapted to maintain the two dimensional detector (2d detector) and the absorber in a fixed relative spatial relationship with respect to the beam focus of the linear accelerator, when the gantry is rotated, so that the central axis of the beam is essentially orthogonal to the 2d detector and the phantom axis of symmetry is parallel to or aligned with the central axis of the gantry rotation axis. |
| US08921760B2 |
Detecting apparatus for determining liquid crystal glasses displacement in a cartridge
A detecting apparatus for determining whether liquid crystal glasses are displaced in a cartridge is disclosed. The detecting apparatus includes: a signal sensing device for sending sensing signals to an internal of the cartridge and for receiving the reflected signals from the internal of the cartridge; a reflector installed in the internal of the cartridge for receiving the sensing signals from the signal sensing device and for reflecting the sensing signals back to the signal sensing device; and wherein a determination of whether the liquid crystal glass is displaced in the cartridge is made by determining whether the reflected signals from the reflector are received after the sensing signals are sent. Upon determining whether liquid crystal glasses are displaced in the cartridge, impurities are prevented from getting into the cartridge and thus the cleanliness is enhanced and the labor power is reduced. |
| US08921759B2 |
Integrated image sensor package with liquid crystal lens
A package structure with a sensor chip having a first substrate with front and back opposing surfaces, a plurality of photo detectors and contact pads formed at the front surface and electrically coupled together, a plurality of first electrical contacts each extending from the back surface and through the first substrate to one of the contact pads, and a plurality of second electrical contacts each extending from the back surface and through the first substrate to the front surface. The liquid crystal lens includes a layer of liquid crystal material, one or more lead patterns adjacent the layer of liquid crystal material, and a plurality of third electrical contacts each extending from one of the one or more lead patterns. The sensor chip is mounted to the liquid crystal lens such that each of the third electrical contacts is electrically connected to one of the plurality of second electrical contacts. |
| US08921750B2 |
Open-circuit voltage control system
A system is disclosed that includes an open-circuit voltage measurement device for measuring an open-circuit voltage of a string of solar battery panels in a state where the string and a load are not connected; a drive control device for controlling an output voltage of the solar battery panels; and a calculation control device for outputting a signal for controlling the drive control device so that the open-circuit voltage attains a predetermined voltage equal to or more than an operable voltage of the load but not more than a breakdown voltage of the photovoltaic power system, based on the open-circuit voltage measured by the open-circuit voltage measurement device when the string and the load are in an open state. |
| US08921749B1 |
Perpendicular drive mechanism for a missile control actuation system
A perpendicular drive mechanism for a missile control actuation system employs an electric motor and power shaft operatively coupled to a first spur gear. A lead screw is coupled to a second spur gear. The lead screw is oriented parallel to the motor and perpendicular to a central longitudinal axis. The first and second spur gears meshingly engage such that the second spur gear rotates in the opposite direction as the first spur gear. A lead nut threadingly engages with and is configured to move linearly along the central axis of the lead screw. A crank arm is coupled on one end to the lead nut and on the other end to the canard shaft of a canard assembly. As the lead nut moves linearly along the central axis of the lead screw, the crank arm follows the lead nut and causes the canard assembly to actuate. |
| US08921748B2 |
Optical window and detection system employing the same
An optical window for a detection system and method of employing the same. In one embodiment, the detection system includes an optical window configured to internally channel external incident radiation to an exit surface for emission. The detection system also includes a detector oriented to receive emitted radiation from the exit surface. |
| US08921746B2 |
Inductively-heated applicator system
An inductively-heated applicator system including a heating module and applicator or applicator pen. The heating module includes a dock for seating the applicator. The heating module includes circuitry to selectively generate an electromagnetic field to wirelessly provide energy to the applicator when it is positioned in the dock. The heating module may also include temperature control circuitry to at least one of monitor and control the temperature of the applicator. The applicator pen includes a heating element that may be heated through energy provided by the electromagnetic field. The heating element may be directly inductively heated by the electromagnetic field. The heating element may be a roller element that heats and applies the product. Alternatively, the applicator may include a secondary in which electrical power is induced when the electromagnetic field is present. In this alternative, the power may be applied to the heating element to produce resistive heat. |
| US08921744B2 |
Line connector for media lines
A line connector for media lines having a connecting piece with a flow channel, at least one connecting section for connection to a media line or unit, and at least one transition section adjacent to the connecting section. In order to prevent freezing of the respective medium at low temperatures in the connecting area or to thaw a frozen medium, the line connector includes heating means arranged to at least partially enclose the flow channel. A fixing part, with elements for guiding and fixing the heating means, is provided on the connecting piece. |
| US08921743B2 |
Device and method for monitoring a heating appliance
Disclosed herein is a system for monitoring a heating apparatus that includes a motion detector configured to determine whether a person is proximate the heating apparatus. The motion detector is default deactivated. Further disclosed is a heat sensor configured to determine whether the heating apparatus has a temperature that is above a threshold. The heat sensor is default deactivated. A processor is in operable communication with each of the motion detector and the heat sensor configured to cyclically repeat a first countdown. The heat sensor is temporarily activated once during each of the repeated first countdowns. The processor is configured to perform a second countdown when the activated heat sensor determines that the heating apparatus has the temperature that is above the threshold. The second countdown is reset each time the motion detector determines that a person is proximate the heating apparatus. Further disclosed is a transmitter configured to send data signals to an outside device when the processor reaches the end of the second countdown, and a receiver configured to receive data signals from the outside device. |
| US08921740B2 |
Method and apparatus for controlling the spatial temperature distribution across the surface of a workpiece support
A chuck for a plasma processor comprises a temperature-controlled base, a thermal insulator, a flat support, and a heater. The temperature-controlled base has a temperature below the desired temperature of a workpiece. The thermal insulator is disposed over the temperature-controlled base. The flat support holds a workpiece and is disposed over the thermal insulator. A heater is embedded within the flat support and/or disposed on an underside of the flat support. The heater includes a plurality of heating elements that heat a plurality of corresponding heating zones. The power supplied and/or temperature of each heating element is controlled independently. |
| US08921738B2 |
Gas sensor heating device insulation
A heating device for a sensor element of a gas sensor, in particular for use in exhaust gas analysis of internal combustion engines, has a heating element, which has an electrical resistor layer. The heating element is electrically insulated from at least one solid electrolyte layer by a layer containing barium and/or strontium and/or calcium. For this purpose, the heating element is embedded in a first insulator, which is adjoined by a second insulator. The first insulator has a higher barium and/or strontium and/or calcium content (expressed in weight percentage) than the second insulator. |
| US08921736B2 |
Method of welding coil end of stator of electric rotating machine
A method of welding a plurality of conductors to form a winding extending through an annular stator core. The conductors are inserted into slots formed in the stator core to have coil ends extending outside an end surface of the stator core. A plurality of pairs of the coil ends are arranged in diagonal arrays extending diagonally with respect to a radial direction of the stator core. The method inserts a first electrode into a gap between adjacent two of the diagonal arrays and then brings a second electrode close to one of the adjacent two of the diagonal arrays to arc-weld the pairs of the coil ends. This welding method enables the welding of the coil ends arrayed in the above layout efficiently while keeping the electrical insulation between the pairs of the coil ends. |
| US08921735B2 |
Portable generator and air compressor mounting arrangement
A system, in one embodiment, may include a chassis, an engine coupled to the chassis, a generator coupled to the engine, and a rotary screw compressor coupled to the chassis independent from the engine. The engine may be configured to drive both the generator and the rotary screw compressor. A method, according to another embodiment, may include isolating a rotary air compressor from an engine and a generator in a common chassis. The isolating may include separately mounting the rotary air compressor and the engine with a resilient or distance adjustable connection in between. The isolating also may include resiliently mounting the engine, or the rotary air compressor, or both. |
| US08921733B2 |
Methods and systems for trimming circuits
Removing material from the surface of a first circuit comprises generating a first laser pulse using a pulse generator; targeting a spot on the first circuit using a focusing component; delivering the first laser pulse to the spot on the first circuit, the first circuit including a digital component; ablating material from the spot using the first laser pulse without changing a state of the digital component; testing performance of the first circuit, the testing being performed without reinitializing the circuit between the steps of ablating material and testing performance. Targeting the spot on the first circuit comprises generating a second laser pulse using a pulse generator; delivering a second laser pulse to a sacrificial piece of material; detecting the position of the ablation caused by the second laser pulse with a vision system that forms an image; and using this image to guide the first laser to the spot. |
| US08921729B2 |
Wire electrical discharge machine carrying out electrical discharge machining by inclining wire electrode
A wire electrical discharge machine is capable of step machining by setting only a position located anterior to a step portion of the workpiece during a setup operation before machining, without setting an inclination finishing position of a wire electrode after passing the step portion. A machining program is read, and when a wire electrode reaches a preset inclination starting position in front of a step position, inclination control of the wire electrode is started. Then, when the wire electrode has passed the position of the step portion, the inclination control of the wire electrode is finished. |
| US08921726B2 |
Touch screen and manufacturing method thereof
The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a touch screen, comprising the steps of: a) forming a conductive layer on a substrate; b) forming an etching resist pattern on the conductive layer; and c) forming a conductive pattern having a line width smaller than the line width of the etching resist pattern by over-etching the conductive layer by using the etching resist pattern and a touch screen manufactured by the method. According to the present invention, a touch screen comprising a conductive pattern having an ultrafine line width can be economically and efficiently provided. |
| US08921725B2 |
Control module and electronic device having the same
A control module and an electronic device having the same are disclosed. The control module includes a control panel, a return component, and a conductive element. The control panel includes a conductive port. The return component is disposed on the control panel. The return component includes a first end and a second end, and the return component is electrically contacted with the conductive port. The conductive element includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall. The conductive element is electrically contacted with the first end or the second end. |
| US08921724B2 |
Switch assembly
A switch apparatus includes a housing having an interior chamber for supporting a portion of a shaft body. The shaft body has a portion extending from the housing coupled to a pull knob such that the shaft body and pull knob are selectively located from a first position to a second position. The shaft body further comprises spaced first and second legs having a securing arrangement disposed within a channel formed by the legs, the securing arrangement comprises a restricted region formed about a portion of the legs in the channel and a securing pin fixedly attached to the housing, such that the securing pin engages the restricted region when the shaft body and pull knob transition from the first position to the second position. |
| US08921709B2 |
RF shielding for mobile devices
An RF shielding device for mobile devices includes a conductive grid having horizontal and vertical wire traces in electrical contact with each other; a conductive trace disposed around the perimeter of the conductive grid, the conductive trace being in electrical contact with both ends of each of the horizontal and vertical wire traces; a first insulating film disposed on a top surface of the conductive grid; and a second insulating film disposed on a bottom surface of the conductive grid and the conductive trace. The first insulating film and the second insulating film are of a transparent material. The first and second insulating films are transparent, thus allowing viewing of the display of a mobile device on which the RF shielding device is disposed. The vertical and horizontal wire traces are spaced to form a grid that is opaque to signals in the frequency ranges utilized for mobile communication. |
| US08921708B2 |
Electronic-component mounted body, electronic component, and circuit board
An electronic-component mounted body of the present invention includes an electronic component mounted on a circuit board. The electronic component includes multiple component-side electrode terminals, and the circuit board includes multiple circuit-board side electrode terminals for the component-side electrode terminals. The electronic-component mounted body further includes: multiple protruded electrodes formed respectively on the component-side electrode terminals of the electronic component to electrically connect the electronic component and the circuit board; and a dummy electrode formed on the electronic component and electrically connected to the component-side electrode terminal in a predetermined position out of the component-side electrode terminals. The protruded electrode on the component-side electrode terminal in the predetermined position is higher than the protruded electrode on the component-side electrode terminal in a different position from the predetermined position. |
| US08921703B2 |
Circuit board, structural unit thereof and manufacturing method thereof
A circuit board, structural units and a manufacturing method are provided, wherein one or more high temperature lamination processes are conducted for laminating the structural units and form a multi-layered circuit board. |
| US08921697B2 |
Cable protector systems and methods relating thereto
In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a cable protector system is provided. The system includes a first component, the first component comprising a top surface, a bottom surface, and two opposing ends. The first component defines a channel extending between the two opposing ends. The system also comprises a second component, the second component being substantially identical to the first component. When the first and second components are coupled, each of the top surfaces are substantially co-planar and each of the bottom surfaces are substantially co-planar and the channels together define a single channel extending between the first component and second component. The channel is configured to receive at least one cable. |
| US08921695B2 |
Latching floor box cover
An electrical floor box cover includes a frame having a lower surface disposable on a flooring surface and a beveled upper surface. The frame defines an access opening to permit access to an electrical box. A lid is securable to the frame and movable between a fully open position in which the access opening is substantially uncovered and a closed position. A lid lifting device is disposed between the lid and the frame, the lid lifting device urging the lid away from the closed position. A latch is disposed on the frame and includes an actuating member movable by a user between a latched and unlatched position without the use of a tool. When the actuating member is moved to the unlatched position, the lid lifting device lifts at least a portion of the lid above the frame to an initial open position wherein the lid substantially covers the access opening. Movement of the lid by the user from the initial open position to the fully open position is unassisted by the lid lifting device. |
| US08921694B2 |
Electrical fittings with integral cover plate and method of use thereof
An electrical fitting that comprises an integral cover plate and an electrical component, such as an outlet or a switch, the combined electrical component/cover plate being secured via screws through the cover plate into a wall box. Wires are secured to power wires coming from the wall box via quick-connectors or wirenuts. |
| US08921693B2 |
Distribution cabinet for optical fibre cables
A box (1) for accommodating and laying optical waveguides and/or copper conductors includes at least one housing (10) and at least one cover (20). The cover (20) is attached to the housing (10) such that it can pivot and can be detached. The cover (20) has at least one receptacle for a pin element (90). The housing (10) has at least one pin element (90). The at least one pin element (90) can be displaced parallel to a pivot axis relative to the holding element (80) to move into and out of the receptacle. |
| US08921692B2 |
Umbilical for use in subsea applications
An umbilical (600) for the transfer of fluids and/or electric current/signals, particularly between the sea surface and equipment deployed on the sea bed (e.g., in deep waters), is provided. The umbilical contains a plurality of elongated umbilical elements (e.g., two or more), such as a channel element (603), fluid pipe (604), electric conductor/wire (606) (e.g., optic fiber cable), armoring wire, etc., enclosed within an outer sheath (e.g., plastic sheath). The umbilical also contains at least one reinforcing rod (607) formed from a plurality of unidirectionally aligned fiber rovings embedded within a thermoplastic polymer matrix. The present inventors have discovered that the degree to which the ravings are impregnated with the thermoplastic polymer matrix can be significantly improved through selective control over the impregnation process, and also through control over the degree of compression imparted to the ravings during formation and shaping of the rod, as well as the calibration of the final rod geometry. Such a well impregnated rod has a very small void fraction, which leads to excellent strength properties for reinforcing the umbilical elements. |
| US08921690B2 |
Solar concentrator
The light concentrator having a primary optical element which has an optical axis and a core comprising a rigid body which is co-linear with the optical axis and configured to support the primary optical element. |
| US08921689B2 |
Dye-sensitized solar cell
There is provided a dye-sensitized solar cell high in power generation efficiency.A dye-sensitized solar cell 10 includes: a transparent substrate 12; a conductive substrate 14; a porous semiconductor layer 16 containing a dye adsorbed thereto; and a conductive metal layer 18 arranged in contact with a side of the porous semiconductor layer 16 opposite to the transparent substrate 12 and serving as an anode electrode.The conductive metal layer 18 is formed of a metallic porous body having through-holes, and a multitude of holes of the metallic porous body are isotropically communicated with one another. The metallic porous body has a specific surface area of 0.1 m2/g or larger, a porosity of 30 to 60 vol. %, and a pore diameter of 1 μm to 40 μm, and is formed of a metal material, such as Ti, W, Ni, Pt or Au. |
| US08921686B2 |
Back-contact photovoltaic cell comprising a thin lamina having a superstrate receiver element
A method to fabricate a photovoltaic device includes forming first and second contact regions at the first surface of a semiconductor donor body. A cleave plane may be formed by implanting ions into the donor body, and a lamina that includes the contact regions is cleaved from the donor body at the cleave plane. The first surface of the lamina may be contacted with a temporary support and fabricated into a photovoltaic device, wherein the lamina comprises the base of the photovoltaic device. |
| US08921685B2 |
Solar power camouflage
A solar power camouflage system and apparatus are disclosed. The system includes a number of solar panels coupled to a net. The panels colored to produce a camouflage effect. A maximum power point tracking device coupled to the solar panels to manage to maintain the optimal voltage and current drawn through the panels. An energy storage device is coupled to the maximum power point tracking device. A power interface is coupled to said energy storage device to deliver power to other electrical devices. |
| US08921684B2 |
Solar cell module and manufacturing method thereof
In a solar cell module and a manufacturing method thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention, a solar cell (55) composed of a transparent electrode film, a photoelectric conversion layer and a back face electrode film is laminated on a light-transmitting insulating substrate (51). On the back face electrode film of the solar cell (55), an insulated lead wire (62, 63) and a back film (65) having an opening (65a) for drawing out an output lead portion (62a, 63a) of the lead wire (62, 63) are sequentially laminated. In such a solar cell module, an insulating sheet (11) is disposed between the back face electrode film of the solar cell (55) and the back film (65) so as to completely cover the opening (65a) of the back film (65). The insulating sheet (11) is disposed so as to cover the entire perimeter of the edge of the opening (65a) of the back film (65). |
| US08921680B1 |
Low-cost solar collector
A low-cost solar collector employs a concave reflecting surface and a convex reflecting surface configured as a cylindrical Cassegrain optical system with planar symmetry to concentrate sunlight for photovoltaic solar panels. The collector achieves high concentration factors exceeding 20× and maintains focus of concentrated sunlight on the photovoltaic cells using a simple mechanical means to rotate the collector. A plurality of solar collectors is arranged in parallel in a conventional solar panel form factor and driven by a single drive system to maintain the sun continuously in the plane of symmetry of each of the solar collectors that comprise the solar panel. This reduces the area of photovoltaic cells required to convert a given quantity of light energy to electrical energy. Cost of electrical energy generated is reduced significantly because the cost per unit area of the solar collectors is much less than the cost of photovoltaic cells. |
| US08921676B2 |
Key for keyboard instrument
A key for a keyboard instrument, which makes it possible to easily attach a weight to a synthetic resin-made key body while securing a desired touch weight to be given during key depression, and can be manufactured at low costs. The key includes a pivotally movable key body made of a synthetic resin, extending in a front-rear direction, and having a recess open downward, and a weight made of a material whose main component has an elasticity, and attached to the key body in a state received in the recess. The recess has a locking portion formed at an opening edge portion in a manner projecting therefrom such that the locking portion allows the weight to be received into the recess while being elastically deformed when the weight is attached to the key body, and locks the received weight in a state prevented from falling out. |
| US08921675B2 |
Adjustable bridge for stringed musical instrument
An adjustable bridge for a stringed instrument has a saddle housing defining a plurality of saddle slots and a saddle disposed within each saddle slot. Each saddle is axially adjustable within a saddle slot parallel to its instrument string and is firmly retained within a saddle slot by friction and/or by a tautly drawn instrument string disposed across the saddle. The adjustable bridge employs no springs, set screws, detents, removable screws or other removable fasteners. |
| US08921672B1 |
Maize inbred PH24DS
A novel maize variety designated PH24DS and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH24DS with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH24DS 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 PH24DS or a locus conversion of PH24DS with another maize variety. |
| US08921671B2 |
Tomato line FDR-9Q08131
The invention provides seed and plants of tomato line FDR-9Q08131. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato line FDR-9Q08131, and to methods for producing a tomato plan 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. |
| US08921669B2 |
Cotton variety 10R052B2R2
The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 10R052B2R2. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 10R052B2R2. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the cotton variety 10R052B2R2 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 10R052B2R2 with itself or another cotton variety and plants produced by such methods. |
| US08921667B2 |
Soybean variety XB01Y13
A novel soybean variety, designated XB01Y13 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB01Y13, cells from soybean variety XB01Y13, plants of soybean XB01Y13, and plant parts of soybean variety XB01Y13. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB01Y13 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB01Y13, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB01Y13, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB01Y13. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB01Y13 are further provided. |
| US08921665B2 |
Soybean variety XB009M13
A novel soybean variety, designated XB009M13 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB009M13, cells from soybean variety XB009M13, plants of soybean XB009M13, and plant parts of soybean variety XB009M13. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB009M13 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB009M13, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB009M13, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB009M13. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB009M13 are further provided. |
| US08921661B2 |
Soybean variety A1037518
The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1037518. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1037518. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1037518 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1037518 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. |
| US08921660B2 |
Soybean variety A1037511
The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1037511. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1037511. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1037511 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1037511 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. |
| US08921659B2 |
Soybean variety A1026784
The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026784. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026784. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026784 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026784 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. |
| US08921658B2 |
Isolated polynucleotides encoding a MAP65 polypeptide and methods of using same for increasing plant yield
Provided are methods of increasing yield, biomass, growth rate, vigor, and/or abiotic stress tolerance of a plant by expressing within the plant an exogenous polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence at least 80% identical to SEQ ID NO: 27 or 868; or an exogenous polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide at least 80% identical to SEQ ID NO: 132 (MAP65 from Arabidopsis). |
| US08921656B2 |
Solanum bulbocastanum polyubiquitin Bul427 promoter and uses thereof
The present invention relates to isolated Solanum Bulbocastanum Bul427 promoter sequences and uses thereof. An exemplary embodiment provides an isolated plant Bul427 promoter comprising a nucleic acid sequence that is at least about 90% identical to nucleotides 1-1154 of SEQ ID NO:1, wherein the promoter sequence is capable of controlling transcription in a plant. Other exemplary embodiments provide a method for making a transgenic plant, wherein the method comprises transforming a plant, plant part, or plant cell with an expression vector comprising isolated plant Bul427 promoter operably linked to a heterologous nucleic acid sequence, wherein the isolated plant Bul427 promoter is capable of controlling transcription of the heterologous nucleic acid in a plant, and a transgenic plant made by the method and decendants thereof. |
| US08921654B2 |
Gene cluster involved in biosynthesis of isopentenyl diphosphate in the non-mevalonate pathway of Hevea brasiliensis
According to this invention, a gene cluster involved in the non-mevalonate pathway of Hevea brasiliensis was obtained and nucleotide sequences of these genes were determined. The gene cluster according to this invention involved in the IPP biosynthesis in the non-mevalonate pathway is involved in the biosynthesis of vitamin E and carotenoids. Therefore, the Hevea brasiliensis obtained by introducing the gene cluster of the present invention can be expected to produce high-quality rubber with improved permanence. |
| US08921649B1 |
Hybrid corn variety 1060376
The invention provides seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated 1060376. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety 1060376, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety 1060376 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety 1060376. |
| US08921647B2 |
Molecular markers associated with yellow flash in glyphosate tolerant soybeans
The present invention provides methods and compositions for the identification and selection of loci modulating phenotypic expression of a herbicide tolerance trait in plant breeding. In addition, methods are provided for screening germplasm entries for the performance and expression of this trait. |
| US08921645B2 |
Method to identify Asian soybean rust resistance quantitative trait loci in soybean and compositions thereof
The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and disease resistance. More specifically, the invention includes a method for breeding soybean plants containing quantitative trait loci that are associated with resistance to Asian Soybean Rust (ASR), a fungal disease associated with Phakopsora spp. The invention further includes germplasm and the use of germplasm containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) conferring disease resistance for introgression into elite germplasm in a breeding program for resistance to ASR. |
| US08921644B2 |
Brassica plants with high levels of anticarcinogenic glucosinolates
A method is for providing plants belonging to the Brassicaceae family with elevated levels of anticarcinogenic glucosinolates. The plants are obtained by 1) the production of a Brassica oleracea plant with elevated levels of anticarcinogenic glucosinolates in the edible parts and 2) the use of the Brassica oleracea plant produced under 1) as a starting material for breeding Brassica varieties with elevated levels of anticarcinogenic glucosinolates. |
| US08921638B2 |
Method and facility for treating carbonaceous radioactive waste
The invention relates to the treatment of carbonaceous radioactive waste, comprising the delivery of waste to one or more radioactive isotope separation stations isotopes, said isotopes being among at least carbon 14, chlorine 36, and tritium. Advantageously, the delivery to each of the stations occurs in wet form, with water being a common medium for conveying the waste to each of the separation stations. |
| US08921637B2 |
Kinetic fractionators, and cycling processes for fractionation of gas mixtures
A process for separating methane from a natural gas mixture employs pressure swing adsorption in one or more vessels. Each vessel has an adsorbent material having a kinetic selectivity for contaminants over methane greater than 5. Contaminants within the natural gas mixture become gases kinetically adsorbed within the adsorbent material. The vessel is placed under pressure to cause contaminants to be adsorbed in the surfaces and micro-pores of the adsorbent material. The process includes releasing a product stream comprised at least 95% by volume methane from a first gas outlet in the vessel, and desorbing the contaminant gases from the adsorbent material by reducing the pressure within the vessel. The desorbing step is done without applying heat to the vessel, thereby delivering a waste gas stream comprised at least 95% by volume of the contaminant gases. An improved fractionation vessel having both major and minor flow channels is also provided. |
| US08921636B2 |
Conversion of HF alkylation units for ionic liquid catalyzed alkylation processes
Methods for converting an HF alkylation unit to an ionic liquid alkylation system configured for performing ionic liquid catalyzed alkylation processes may comprise connecting at least one component configured for ionic liquid catalyzed alkylation to at least one component of the HF alkylation unit, wherein the at least one component of the HF alkylation unit is retained, modified or adapted for use in the ionic liquid alkylation system. An ionic liquid alkylation system derived from an existing or prior HF alkylation unit is also disclosed. |
| US08921632B2 |
Producing 1-butene from an oxygenate-to-olefin reaction system
1-butene is recovered as a purified product from an MTO synthesis and especially from an integrated MTO synthesis and hydrocarbon pyrolysis system in which the MTO system and its complementary olefin cracking reactor are combined with a hydrocarbon pyrolysis reactor in a way that facilitates the flexible production and recovery of olefins and other petrochemical products, particularly butene-1 and MTBE. |
| US08921629B2 |
Process to produce biofuels via organic phase thermal hydrocatalytic treatment of biomass
Biofuels can be produced via an organic phase hydrocatalytic treatment of biomass using an organic solvent that is partially miscible with water. An organic hydrocarbon-rich phase from the hydrocatalytically treated products can be recycled to form at least a portion of the organic phase. |
| US08921627B2 |
Production of diesel fuel from biorenewable feedstocks using non-flashing quench liquid
A process has been developed for producing diesel boiling range fuel from renewable feedstocks such as plant oils and animal oils, fats, and greases. The process involves treating a renewable feedstock by hydrogenating and deoxygenating to provide a hydrocarbon fraction useful as a diesel or aviation boiling range fuel or fuel blending component. If desired, the hydrocarbon fraction can be isomerized to improve cold flow properties. A portion of the hydrogenated and deoxygenated feedstock is used as a non-flashing liquid quench stream to control the temperature of the hydrogenation and deoxygenation reactor. |
| US08921626B2 |
Method for operating plant for producing mixed-gas hydrate
The operation of a plant for producing a gas hydrate is stabilized by making the gas phase within a downstream step have the same equilibrium composition as that of the gas phase within a generation step. The gas phase within a mixed-gas hydrate generation step is circulated to the gas phase within a downstream step located downstream of the mixed-gas hydrate generation step, and the gas phase within each step is thereby made to have the same equilibrium composition as that of the gas phase within the generation step. |
| US08921623B2 |
Process for the manufacture of fluorinated alkanes
A process for the production of fluorinated alkanes by contacting a feed stream containing a fluorinated olefin and a reducing agent, preferably with a first amount of catalyst to produce a fluorinated alkane, at a first conversion level, wherein a first effluent stream contains unreacted fluorinated olefin and reducing agent; and contacting the first effluent stream under conditions effective to produce a higher level of conversion than said conversion level. |
| US08921622B2 |
Process for dehydrofluorinating hydrochlorofluoroalkanes and products obtained thereby
A process for the selective dehydrofluorination of hydrochlorofluoroalkanes and novel hydrochlorofluoroalkenes is described wherein an effective amount of a catalytically active metal compound is applied which is selected from the group consisting of AlF3−δ, MgAlxF2+3x−δ and MgZryF2+4y−δ, wherein x and y have, independently of one another, values in the range of from 0 to 0.33 and δ has a value in the range of from 0 to 0.1. Certain hydrofluorochloroalkenes are also described, as well as their use as intermediates in chemical reactions. |
| US08921614B1 |
Selective deoxygenation of hydroxybenzaldehydes
A method for selective deoxygenation of hydroxybenzaldehydes including, condensing syringaldehyde (3,5-dimethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde) and a functionalized phenylacetic acid with at least one first base and at least one anhydride to produce an arylcinnamic acid, decarboxylating of said arylcinnamic acid with at least one decarboxylation catalyst at temperatures ranging from about 30° C. to 200° C. or thermally at temperatures ranging from about 100° C. to 350° C. to produce a first stilbene, hydrodeoxygenating the stilbene by conversion to a sulfonate in the presence of at least one second base in water or at least one organic solvent to yield a sulfonate reducing the sulfonate(s) with a reductive elimination catalyst to produce a second stilbene, and reacting the second stilbene with a hydrolyzing agent to generate a polyphenol. |
| US08921613B2 |
Polynuclear poly(phenol) family
Provided is a polynuclear poly(phenol)family represented by general formula (1). In general formula (1), R1s are each independently C1-8 alkyl group, C1-8 alkoxy group, an aromatic hydrocarbon group, or a C1-8 saturated hydrocarbon group having an aromatic hydrocarbon group; n is 0 or an integer of 1 to 3; X is a hydroxyphenyl group represented by general formula (2); and A is a tetravalent carbon atom group or a tetravalent saturated hydrocarbon group having two or more carbon atoms, with the proviso that when A is a tetravalent saturated hydrocarbon group having two or more carbon atoms, two carbon atoms in the A group are each bonded to two phenyl groups. |
| US08921605B2 |
Process for preparing pseudoionone
Use of pure lanthanum oxide which is obtained by calcination of oxygen-containing lanthanum salts at temperatures of at least 700° C. as heterogeneous catalyst in the aldol condensation of citral and acetone to give pseudoionone, and process for the preparation of pseudoionone by aldol condensation of citral and acetone in the liquid phase using pure lanthanum oxide. |
| US08921604B2 |
Process for producing cyclohexylbenzene
In a process for producing cyclohexylbenzene, benzene is reacted with cyclohexene in a first reaction zone under conditions effective to produce a reaction product comprising cyclohexylbenzene and at least one polycyclohexylbenzene. At least a portion of the reaction product and a stripping agent comprising at least one C1 to C11 hydrocarbon or hydrogen are then separately supplied to a separation device and separated into at least a first fraction rich in cyclohexylbenzene and a second fraction rich in the at least one polycyclohexylbenzene. |
| US08921602B2 |
Method for synthesising bis[3-(N,N-dialkylamino)propyl]ethers
The invention relates to an improved method for synthesizing bis[3-(N,N-dialkylamino)propyl]ethers from acrylonitrile, comprising the following reactions: first addition reaction of a water molecule and an acrylonitrile molecule to produce 3-hydroxypropionitrile (reaction 1), second addition reaction of a 3-hydroxypropionitrile molecule obtained by reaction 1 and an acrylonitrile molecule to produce bis(2-cyanoethyl)ether (reaction 2), hydrogenation reaction of the bis(2-cyanoethyl)ether to conduct a reduction of the nitrile functions to primary amine functions in order to produce bis(3-aminopropyl)ether (reaction 3), aminoalkylation reaction of the bis(3-aminopropyl)ether to produce bis[3-(N,N-dialkylamino)propyl]ether (reaction 4). |
| US08921601B2 |
Process for recovery of alkanolamines used in amine sweetening processes
A process for recovering an alkanolamine from a used gas scrubbing stream wherein a dynamic reaction system is employed to maximize conversion of bis-urea compounds typically formed in the gas scrubbing operation into the alkanolamine and minimize the formation of amino ethers which irreversibly convert the alkanolamine. A method of removing waste products from the system by the use of a wiped film evaporator. |
| US08921600B2 |
Process for producing carbon fillers having covalently bonded amino groups
The invention relates to a process for producing carbon fillers having covalently bonded amino groups, by converting a mixture comprising carbon fillers and alkali metals and/or alkaline earth metals and/or amides thereof in liquid anhydrous ammonia, optionally together with an inert solvent, at temperatures of 35 to 500° C. and a pressure of 30 to 250 bar. |
| US08921597B2 |
Preparation of boron crosslinking agents for fracturing fluids
Methods for making polyaminoboric acid compounds are provided. The polyaminoboric acid compounds are made by reacting a polyamine with boric acid in the presence of a solvent to produce polyaminoboric acid compounds with more than one boron-nitrogen bond. The polyaminoboric acid compounds are useful as crosslinking agents for fracturing fluids. |
| US08921581B1 |
Succinic anhydrides from epoxides
Catalysts and methods for the double carbonylation of epoxides are disclosed. Each epoxide molecule reacts with two molecules of carbon monoxide to produce a succinic anhydride. The reaction is facilitated by catalysts combining a Lewis acidic species with a transition metal carbonyl complex. The double carbonylation is achieved in single process by using reaction conditions under which both carbonylation reactions occur without the necessity of isolating or purifying the product of the first carbonylation. |
| US08921577B2 |
Cholecystokinin receptor ligands
The present invention relates to novel 5-hydroxy-5-aryl-pyrrol-2-ones, their preparation and their use as non-peptide CCK ligands, particularly in pharmaceutical formulations thereof. |
| US08921576B2 |
Spiroindoline compound, and medicinal agent comprising same
The present invention provides a novel compound represented by a general formula (1) as shown below, which has a glucokinase-activating action in the liver and pancreatic β-cells and which is useful as an agent for preventing and/or treating diseases caused by hyperglycemia, such as diabetes.A spiroindoline compound represented by the general formula (1), or a salt thereof, or a solvate of the compound or the salt: [wherein ring A represents a nitrogen-containing 5-10 membered heteroaryl group; R1 and R2, which are the same or different, each represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a halo C1-6 alkyl group, a C6-10 aryl group, a cyano group, a C1-6 alkyl group optionally having a substituent, a C2-6 alkenyl group optionally having a substituent, etc.; R3 represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-6 alkyl group optionally having a substituent, etc.; and R4 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C1-6 alkyl group optionally having a substituent, etc.] |
| US08921575B2 |
O-cyclopropylcyclohexyl-carboxanilides and their use as fungicides
The present invention relates to O-CYCLOPROPYLCYCLOHEXYL-CARBOXANILIDES derivatives of formula (I); their process of preparation, their use as fungicide, particularly in the form of fungicide compositions, and methods for the control of phytopathogenic fungi, notably of plants, using these compounds or compositions. |
| US08921573B2 |
Processes for the preparation of novel benzimidazole derivatives
The present invention relates to processes and intermediates for the preparation of novel benzimidazole derivatives, especially in the synthesis of hepatitis C virus NS5A inhibitors. In particular, the present invention relates to processes and intermediates for the preparation of compounds of formulae (I-a): |
| US08921571B2 |
Pyrrolysine analogs
Several different pyrrolysine analogs are disclosed in this application. Those analogs have distinct chemical and biophysical properties. Some analogs are useful in chemical ligation applications. Methods of making and using are also disclosed. |
| US08921568B2 |
Iminosugars and their applications
Iminosugar compounds are described that have inbuilt delivery features by virtue of covalent incorporation of a tocopherol moiety, or alternative moieties that are analogs of tocopherol or select analogs of cholesterol, or its antagonist “Ezitimibe”; and are likely to have broad spectrum antiviral activity. The compounds differ from previous iminosugar compounds, even lipophillic ones, being more hydrophobic and resembling fats and oils in their partition behavior in vivo into lipid phases of lipoproteins, cellular lipid droplet organelles and biological membranes. These features confer a number of unique delivery attributes in vivo, favorable to the therapy of virus infections involving cells of the lymphoid system and the liver, in particular, but these features are also favorable in general for the treatment of virus infections of man and animals. |
| US08921564B2 |
Basic bisazo compounds
The invention relates to basic bisazo compounds according to formula (I) wherein all substituents are defined as in Claim 1, their production, their use as dyestuffs as well as material dyed with these dyestuffs. |
| US08921559B2 |
4-substituted-cyclohexylamino-4-piperidinyl-acetamide antagonists of CCR2
The present invention comprises compounds of Formula (I). wherein: R1, R2, R3, R4, X, Y, and Z are as defined in the specification. The invention also comprises a method of preventing, treating or ameliorating a syndrome, disorder or disease, wherein said syndrome, disorder or disease is type II diabetes, obesity and asthma. The invention also comprises a method of inhibiting CCR2 activity in a mammal by administration of a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of Formula (I). |
| US08921557B2 |
Preparation of low impurity opiates in a continuous flow reactor
The present invention relates to a novel process for preparing opiates or salts thereof. More particularly, the present invention relates to oxidizing the starting material in a continuous flow reactor, followed by either an isolation of the intermediate, or a direct reduction reaction. |
| US08921556B2 |
Process for N-dealkylation of tertiary amines
The present disclosure provides improved methods for N-dealkylation of tertiary amines, including methods for N-demethylation of alkaloids and opioids, in which the dealkylation reaction is carried out in a solvent comprising a tertiary alcohol. The present disclosure also provides improved processes for preparing semi-synthetic opioids that incorporate the disclosed methods for N-dealkylation of tertiary amines. |
| US08921552B2 |
Benzothiazole hybrids useful as anticancer agents and process for the preparation thereof
Compounds of general formula A useful as potential anticancer agents against human cancer cell lines and a process for the preparation thereof. |
| US08921549B2 |
Organometallic complex, light-emitting element, light-emitting device, electronic device, and lighting device
Provided are a light-emitting element including a novel organometallic complex as an emission center, the organometallic complex, a light-emitting device, an electronic device, and a lighting device each using the light-emitting element. One embodiment of the present invention is a light-emitting element including, as an emission center, an organometallic complex in which a benzofuropyrimidine derivative is coordinated to a metal. In particular, another embodiment is a light-emitting element including, as an emission center, an organometallic complex in which a benzofuropyrimidine derivative having an aryl group at the 4-position is coordinated to a metal. Another embodiment is a light-emitting element including, as an emission center, an organometallic complex in which nitrogen at the 3-position of a benzofuropyrimidine derivative having an aryl group at the 4-position is coordinated to a metal and the aryl group is bonded to the metal. |
| US08921548B2 |
4-arylpyrimidine derivative
Provided is a novel substance that can emit phosphorescence. Alternatively, provided is a novel substance with high emission efficiency. An organometallic complex in which a 4-arylpyrimidine derivative is a ligand and iridium is a central metal is provided. Specifically, an organometallic complex having a structure represented by a general formula (G1) is provided. In the general formula (G1), R1 represents a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 10 carbon atoms, R2 represents any of hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, R3 represents hydrogen or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and Ar1 represents a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group having 6 to 10 carbon atoms. |
| US08921546B2 |
Imidazolothiazole compounds for the treatment of disease
Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the activity of receptor kinases and for the treatment, prevention, or amelioration of one or more symptoms of disease or disorder mediated by receptor kinases. |
| US08921544B2 |
Oxazole tyrosine kinase inhibitors
The invention provides a compound which is an amide of the formula (1), or a salt, solvate, N-oxide or tautomer thereof; wherein: a is 0 or 1; b is 0 or 1: provided that the sum of a and b is 0 or 1; T is O or NH Ar1 is a monocyclic or bicyclic 5- to 10-membered aryl or heteroaryl group containing up to 4 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, and being optionally substituted by one or more substituents R1; Ar2 Js a monocyclic or bicyclic 5- to 10-membered aryl or heteroaryl group containing up to 4 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S and being optionally substituted by one or more substituents R2; and R1 and R2 are as defined in the claims. The compounds are inhibitors of kinases and in particular FLT3, FLT4 and Aurora kinases. |
| US08921543B2 |
Fluorescent dyes
Chemically reactive carbocyanine dyes that are intramolecularly crosslinked between the 1-position and 3′-position, their bioconjugates and their uses are described. 1,3′-crosslinked carbocyanines are superior to those of conjugates of spectrally similar 1,1′-crosslinked or non-crosslinked dyes. The invention includes derivative compounds having one or more benzo nitrogens. |
| US08921541B2 |
Separation process
The invention relates to an improved nanofiltration process for separating and recovering components, such as sugars and sugar alcohols from multicomponent mixtures. The process of the invention is characterized by collecting the nanofiltration retentate/permeate in several fractions with different purity, optional recycling of at least one of the collected nanofiltration retentate/permeate fractions to the nanofiltration and recovering the desired component from the nanofiltration permeate/retentate fractions by different methods. In one embodiment of the invention, the process comprises a combination of nanofiltration and chromatography. |
| US08921539B2 |
Methods and devices for nucleic acid purification
The invention provides pipette tip columns and automated methods for the purification of nucleic acids such as plasmids from unclarified cell lysates containing cell debris as well as methods for making and using such columns. The columns typically include a bed of medium positioned in the pipette tip column, above a bottom frit and with an optional top frit. |
| US08921535B2 |
Infectious clones of torque teno virus
The present invention is directed to novel nucleotide and amino acid sequences of Torque teno virus (“TTV”), including novel genotypes thereof, all of which are useful in the preparation of vaccines for treating and preventing diseases in swine and other animals. Vaccines provided according to the practice of the invention are effective against multiple swine TTV genotypes and isolates. Diagnostic and therapeutic polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies are also a feature of the present invention, as are infectious clones useful in the propagation of the virus and in the preparation of vaccines. Particularly important aspects of the invention include vaccines that provide TTV ORF1 protein, or peptide fragments thereof, as antigen. |
| US08921532B2 |
Phospholink nucleotides for sequencing applications
The present invention provides labeled phospholink, nucleotides that can be used in place of naturally occurring nucleotide triphosphates or other analogs in template directed nucleic acid synthesis reactions and other nucleic acid reactions and various analyses based thereon, including DNA sequencing, single base identification, hybridization assays, and others. |
| US08921527B2 |
Antibody-containing solution formulations
An antibody-containing solution formulation comprising an organic acid and a surfactant as stabilizers; a method for suppressing the formation of visible insoluble matter and/or insoluble particles due to the presence of metal ions in an antibody-containing solution formulation, which comprises adding an organic acid to the solution; a method for suppressing the formation of visible insoluble matter and/or insoluble particles during shaking and freezing-thawing of an antibody-containing solution, which comprises adding a surfactant to the solution; and a method for stabilizing an antibody-containing solution, which comprises adding an organic acid and a surfactant. |
| US08921522B2 |
Binding molecules
The present invention relates to the manufacture of a diverse repertoire of functional heavy chain-only antibodies that undergo affinity maturation, and uses thereof. The invention also relates to the manufacture and use of a diverse repertoire of class-specific heavy chain-only antibodies and to the manufacture and use of multivalent polypeptide complexes with antibody heavy chain functionality, preferably antibody heavy chain binding functionality, constant region effector activity and, optionally, additional effector functions.The present invention also relates to a method of generation of fully functional heavy chain-only antibodies in transgenic mice in response to antigen challenge. In particular, the present invention relates to a method for the generation of human antigen-specific, high affinity, heavy chain-only antibodies of any class, or mixture of classes and the isolation and expression of fully functional VH antigen-binding domains. |
| US08921520B2 |
Removal of serine proteases by treatment with finely divided silicon dioxide
The present invention provides novel methods for reducing the serine protease and/or serine protease zymogen content of a plasma-derived protein composition. Also provided are methods for manufacturing plasma-derived protein compositions having reduced serine protease and\or serine protease zymogen content. Among yet other aspects, the present invention provides aqueous and lyophilized compositions of plasma-derived proteins having reduced serine protease and/or serine protease zymogen content. Yet other aspects include methods for treating, managing, and/or preventing a disease comprising the administration of a plasma-derived protein composition having a reduced serine protease or serine protease zymogen content. |
| US08921517B2 |
Process for the production of bivalirudin
The present invention relates to a process for the production of bivalirudin, a 20-mer peptide of formula H-(D)-Phe-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gly-Gly-Gly-Asn-Gly-Asp-Phe-Glu-Glu-Ile-Pro-Glu-Glu-Tyr-Leu-OH (SEQ ID NO: 1). |
| US08921511B2 |
Process for forming an aramid copolymer
The invention concerns processes for forming polymer crumb comprising residues of 2-(4-amino phenyl)-5 (6) amino benzimidazole (DAPBI), paraphenylene diamine (PPD), and terephthaloyl dichloride (TCl), comprising the steps of: i) forming a slurry of b mole percent DAPBI in a solvent system comprising organic solvent and c weight percent of an inorganic salt, wherein the inorganic salt is present in an amount of at least 5 weight present of the organic solvent; ii) contacting the slurry with a less than stoichiometric amount of terephthaloyl chloride to form an prepolymer solution; and iii) contacting the prepolymer solution with y mole percent of PPD and additional TCL to form a polymer solution; wherein the total amount of TCL added in steps ii) and iii) is a stoichiometric amount based on the total amount of DAPBI and PPD added in steps i) and iii); the DAPBI and PPD are added in an amount sufficient for providing a polymer solution having a weight percent solids of 12 percent or greater on a polymer basis; and wherein the sum of y+b is 100 and the product of b×c is 225 or greater. |
| US08921508B2 |
Polycarbonate polyol compositions and methods
In one aspect, the present disclosure encompasses polymerization systems for the copolymerization of CO2 and epoxides comprising 1) a catalyst including a metal coordination compound having a permanent ligand set and at least one ligand that is a polymerization initiator, and 2) a chain transfer agent having two or more sites that can initiate polymerization. In a second aspect, the present disclosure encompasses methods for the synthesis of polycarbonate polyols using the inventive polymerization systems. In a third aspect, the present disclosure encompasses polycarbonate polyol compositions characterized in that the polymer chains have a high percentage of —OH end groups and a high percentage of carbonate linkages. The compositions are further characterized in that they contain polymer chains having an embedded polyfunctional moiety linked to a plurality of individual polycarbonate chains. |
| US08921505B2 |
Ultraviolet absorbing poly (organic oxidized silicon) particles having improved ultraviolet stability, and method for preparing same
The present invention relates to a method for preparing poly(organic oxidized silicon) particles having UV-absorbing groups, including reacting an organoalkoxysilane precursor having a UV-absorbing group selected from a group consisting of organotrialkoxysilane, diorganoalkoxysilane and a mixture thereof, in the presence of a base, with a silane compound selected from a group consisting of tetraalkoxysilane, alkyltrialkoxysilane, tetraalkoxysilane, aryltrialkoxysilane, dialkyldialkoxysilane, diaryldialkoxysilane, arylalkyldialkoxysilane and a mixture thereof, serving as a crosslinking regulator and UV stability enhancer, so as to prepare poly(organic oxidized silicon) particles selected from a group consisting of polysilsesquioxane, silsesquioxane-siloxane copolymer, silsesquioxane-silica copolymer, silsesquioxane-siloxane-silica copolymer and silsesquioxane-siloxane copolymer, having UV-absorbing groups. The poly(organic oxidized silicon) particles significantly solves the problem of poor UV stability, while maintaining UV absorption by the UV-absorbing group contained in the particles. Since the poly(organic oxidized silicon) particles having UV-absorbing groups do not exhibit white turbidity, they can be effectively used in cosmetics. In accordance with the present invention, the poly(organic oxidized silicon) particles having UV-absorbing groups can be prepared economically as compared to the existing methods. |
| US08921500B2 |
Ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer suitable for use in shrinkage film applications, and articles made therefrom
The instant invention provides an ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer suitable for use in shrinkage film applications, and articles made therefrom. The ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer according to the present invention has a CDBI of less than 60%, and comprises at least two fractions in crossfractionation of the ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer, eluting from 85° C. to 90° C. and from 90° C. to 95° C., comprising a weight fraction ratio of >0.68 and a molecular weight homogeneity index of greater than 0.65; wherein the weight fraction ratio is the ratio of the weight of polymer in each fraction divided by the weight of polymer eluting between 95° C. and 100° C. and the molecular weight homogeneity index is the ratio of the weight average molecular weight of the polymer in the fraction divided by the weight average molecular weight of the polymer eluting between 95° C. and 100° C., and wherein the ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer has a density in the range of 0.920 to 0.940 g/cm3. |
| US08921493B2 |
Process for preparing resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymers
A process is disclosed for preparing a resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer by reacting in a first step an endcapped linear organosiloxane and an organosiloxane resin to form a resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer. The resulting resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer is then crosslinked in a second step to sufficiently increase the average molecular weight of the resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer by at least 50%. The resin-linear organosiloxanes block copolymers prepared by the disclosed process may provide optically solid compositions which may be considered as “reprocessable”. |
| US08921492B2 |
Modified reaction resin
The object of the patent is to provide a modified reaction resin, comprising: a) at least one cyanate tester; b) at least one polyorganosiloxane contained in the reaction resin in finely distributed form. The thus modified reaction resin is stable for storage for long periods in non-cured form and can be cured to form duromers with advantageous mechanical characteristics. |
| US08921489B2 |
Modified polyolefins with an exceptional profile of properties, process for preparation thereof and use thereof
Modified polyolefins with isotactic structural elements and processes for preparation thereof are provided. The modified poyolefins are useful as an adhesive or as a constituent of an adhesive. |
| US08921487B2 |
Oxygen scavenging terpolymers
A method and system for oxygen molecule scavenging is disclosed. The system employs as a novel terpolymer as the reducing agent for oxygen molecules. The terpolymer is the polymerization product of macrocyclic poly(alkylene dicarboxylate) oligomer, unsaturated functional polymer, and epoxy-functional styrene-acrylate oligomer. |
| US08921485B2 |
Adhesive composition
The present invention relates to a moisture-curable adhesive composition applicable to production of automobile interior parts, having excellent adhesion to polyolefins such as polypropylene and polyethylene, and having excellent heat resistance. More specifically, the present invention relates to an adhesive composition comprising: a styrene block copolymer (A) having at least one unsaturated bond, a hydrogenated styrene block copolymer (B) having a styrene content of 15% by weight or more, a silane compound (C) having an unsaturated bond, an acid-modified polyolefin resin (D), and a polymerization initiator (E). |
| US08921484B2 |
Polymeric composition and sealant layer with same
Disclosed herein is a polymeric composition. The polymeric composition includes: (A) a propylene-based polymer; (B) an ethylene/a-olefin polymer; (C) a block composite comprising: i) a propylene-based crystalline polymer; ii) an ethylene/a-olefin polymer; and iii) a block copolymer comprising a propylene-based crystalline block and an ethylene/a-olefin block. The polymeric composition provides improved heat seals when formed into film, film layer, or flexible containers such as retort pouch. |
| US08921482B2 |
Water repellent composition, its production method, hydrophobic substrate treating agent composition and article
To provide a water repellent composition which is capable of imparting sufficient water repellency and alcohol repellency to a hydrophobic substrate without significantly decreasing the antistatic property imparted to the hydrophobic substrate by an antistatic agent, and which presents a low environmental impact, its production method, a hydrophobic substrate treating agent composition and an article. A water repellent composition having a fluorinated copolymer having structural units based on a monomer (a) having a C1-6 polyfluoroalkyl group, structural units based on a monomer (b) having a C1-6 alkyl group and structural units based on a monomer (c) (halogenated olefin), and a medium, where the proportion of the structural units based on the monomer (a) is from 50 to 90 mass % of the structural units (100 mass %) based on all the monomers. |
| US08921474B2 |
Hot melt adhesive based on olefin block copolymers
A hot melt adhesive composition, comprising a blend of components including about 5% to about 50% by weight of an olefin block copolymer; about 10% to about 70% by weight of a first tackifying resin having a softening point of at least about 95° C.; about 0 to 65% of a second tackifying resin that is different than the first tackifying resin; about 0% to about 60% by weight of a plasticizer; about 0% to about 20% by weight of an aromatic reinforcing resin having a softening point equal to or higher than 115° C.; about 0.1% to about 5% by weight of a stabilizer; and about 1% to about 40% by weight of a secondary polymer that is different from the olefin block copolymer, the first and second tackifying resins and the reinforcing resin, having relatively low crystallinity, which low crystallinity is equal to or less than 250 Joules/gram, wherein the components total 100% by weight of the composition, and the viscosity of the composition is equal to or less than about 20,000 mPa·s at 163° C. Laminates, especially those used in disposable soft goods, and methods of making such laminates using the hot melt adhesive composition are also described. The adhesive composition and/or laminate may be used in making a variety of end products such as a disposable diaper, a sanitary napkin, a bed pad, a bandage, a surgical drape, a tape, a label, a plastic sheet, a nonwoven sheet, a paper sheet, a cardboard, a book, a filter, or a package. |
| US08921467B2 |
Block copolymers in adhesive dispersions
An aqueous adhesive dispersion containing 25 to 70 wt % acrylate block copolymers and/or styrene block copolymers that have a molecular weight of more than 15,000 g/mol and at least two different glass transition temperatures, one glass temperature (Tg) being above 50° C., the other glass transition temperature below +10° C., as well as additionally further additives, the dispersion containing less than 0.5 wt % organic solvent. |
| US08921466B2 |
Concurrent solid and melt state grafting of coagents for making long chain branched polypropylene via direct reactive extrusion process
A process of modifying propylene polymers via melt grafting of polyfunctional monomer (PFMs) involving pre-initiative step thereby facilitating perfect absorption of PFMs on polymer matrix and initiate their grafting prior to reactive extrusion without using free radical initiators so that branching can be introduced in propylene polymer matrix. The modified propylene polymers showed enhanced shear sensitivity, increase in molecular weight, broadening of molecular weight distribution and strain hardening. |
| US08921465B2 |
Polybutylene terephthalate resin composition
To provide a polybutylene terephthalate resin composition having excellent tracking resistance, mechanical strength, and low-hygroscopicity, and being flame-retarded by a non-halogen-containing flame retardant. A polybutylene terephthalate resin composition is prepared by compounding polyamide resin, an organic phosphorous flame retardant, and a nitrogen-containing flame retardant assistant into polybutylene terephthalate resin, wherein the content of the polyamide resin is not less than 1 part by mass and not more than 15 parts by mass to 100 parts by mass of the polybutylene terephthalate resin. |
| US08921459B2 |
Ink used for ink-jet computer-to-plate and preparation method thereof
Disclosed are a kind of ink used for ink-jet computer-to-plate (CTP) technology and the preparation method thereof. The ink comprises, in mass percent, 5% to 20% of cosslinkable resin, 5% to 25% of light solvent, and 55% to 90% of deionized water. The preparation method includes: mixing the components with stirring at room temperature; multistage filtering for removing insoluble substance and impurity in mixed solution after the crosslinkable resin being completely dissolved in the solvent; and thus to obtain the ink. An image with high resolution can be formed upon printing the ink on a treated aluminum plate and thermocuring. The aluminum plate can be printed directly by a printer, which reduces post treatment. |
| US08921456B2 |
Intumescent coating composition with enhanced metal adhesion
An intumescent coating composition and a process for curing the coating to obtain an intumescent coating is provided. The intumescent coating composition contains a thermoplastic polymer which comprises as a copolymerized component, an acid (meth)acrylate or a copolymerizable polyfunctional carboxylic acid; at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer; an azo or organic peroxide initiator; an acid source; a carbon source; and a gas source. |
| US08921453B2 |
Nonaqueous ink composition for ink jet and method of manufacturing ink comprising the same
A nonaqueous ink composition for an ink jet and a method of manufacturing ink comprising the same are provided. The nonaqueous ink composition for the ink jet includes: a glycol ether acetate solvent represented by a specific chemical formula; and a polypropylene glycol binder represented by a specific chemical formula. The nonaqueous ink composition for an ink jet has dynamic viscoelasticity obtained by a chemical interaction between the solvent and the binder, exhibits excellent print quality and is capable of high-speed printing. |
| US08921447B2 |
Photo-enforced stratification of polymeric materials
The invention provides a process for manufacturing a polymeric material having a compositional gradient, comprising: forming a mixture comprising a first photopolymerizable polymer precursor and a second photopolymerizable precursor, and subjecting said mixture to an intensity gradient of electromagnetic radiation, wherein said first precursor has a greater reactivity ratio than said second precursor, and/or said first precursor is mono-functional and said second precursor is di-functional, and/or said first precursor is less inhibited by oxygen than said second precursor. |
| US08921446B2 |
Photocurable material for sealing, sealing method, sealing material, and housing using said sealing material
A photocurable material for sealing including (A) an oligomer having a weight average molecular weight of 10,000 to 30,000 and having (meth)acryloyl group(s), (B) a (meth)acrylate monomer, (C) a polythiol compound, and optionally (D) a carbodiimide compound enables the provision of a sealing material that has high compression recovery performance, high tensile strength and excellent flexibility, can have low hardness if required, and therefore has excellent sealing properties including air-tightness performance and water-proof performance and undergoes the formation of little surface tacks and the like. |
| US08921445B2 |
Curable adhesive compositions
Curable adhesive compositions are provided that exhibit a high refractive index. |
| US08921443B2 |
Radiation curable temporary laminating adhesive for use in high temperature applications
A radiation curable temporary laminating adhesive composition for use in temperature applications at 150° C. or greater, and typically at 200° C. or greater, comprises (A) a hydrogenated polybutadiene diacrylate; (B) a radical photoinitiator; and (C) a diluent. |
| US08921442B2 |
Ultra fast process for the preparation of polymer nanoparticles
A process for the preparation of polymer lattices comprising polymer nanoparticles by a photo-initiated heterophase polymerization includes preparing a heterophase medium comprising a dispersed phase and a continuous phase and at least one of at least one surfactant, at least one photoinitiator, and at least one polymerizable monomer. The at least one polymerizable monomer is polymerized by irradiating the heterophase medium with electromagnetic radiation so as to induce a generation of radicals. The at least one photoinitiator is selected from compounds comprising at least one phosphorous oxide group (P═O) or at least one phosphorous sulfide (P═S) group. The irradiating of the heterophase medium is effected so that a ratio of an irradiated surface of the heterophase medium to a volume of the heterophase medium is at least 200 m−1. |
| US08921437B2 |
Polymeric materials and also adhesive and coating compositions composed thereof and based on multi-alkoxysilyl-functional prepolymers
Prepolymers having more than one alkoxysilyl function per chain end reactive towards epoxide groups as a constituent of curable compositions, and their use for producing adhesive-bonding and coating compositions, which may also be foamable, and also polymeric materials produced therefrom. |
| US08921433B2 |
Process for the conversion of synthesis gas to oxygenates containing C2+ alcohols
Process for the conversion of carbon oxide(s) and hydrogen containing feedstocks into alcohols in the presence of a particulate catalyst. |
| US08921432B2 |
Method for producing hydrocarbons
A method for producing hydrocarbons includes: a synthesis step of synthesizing hydrocarbons by the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis reaction using a slurry bubble column reactor having a slurry containing catalyst particles and liquid hydrocarbons retained inside the reactor, and having a gas phase portion located above the slurry; a discharging step of passing the slurry through a filter positioned inside and/or outside the reactor, thereby separating and discharging the heavy liquid hydrocarbons; a backwash step of flushing liquid hydrocarbons through the filter in the opposite direction to the flow of the slurry, thereby returning the catalyst particles to the reactor; and a cooling and gas-liquid separation step of cooling the hydrocarbons discharged from the gas phase portion, and then separating and collecting the condensed light liquid hydrocarbons. The liquid hydrocarbons flushed through the filter in the backwash step include the light liquid hydrocarbons obtained in the cooling and gas-liquid separation step. |
| US08921425B2 |
Treatment of fungal infections
The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising formic acid as an active ingredient and a softening agent or emollient for use in the treatment of fungal infections of the skin and/or nail(s) of mammals, as well as methods for treatment utilizing such compositions. |
| US08921424B2 |
Histone deacetylase inhibitors, process for preparation and uses thereof
The present invention relates to compounds represented by formula (I) or composition comprising at least one of such compounds, which are inhibitors of histone deacetylase. The detailed description of these compounds is disclosed in the Description. These compounds and the composition comprising the same may be useful as medicaments for the treatment of proliferative disorders as well as other diseases involving, relating to or associated with enzymes having histone deacetylase (HDAC) activities. |
| US08921423B2 |
Method for the treatment of acne using compositions comprising 0.3% by weight of 6-[3-(1-adamantyl)-4-methoxyphenyl]-2-naphthoic acid
Dermatological disorders having an inflammatory or proliferative component, notably common acne, are treated with topically applicable pharmaceutical compositions containing about 0.3% by weight of 6-[3-(1-adamantyl)-4-methoxyphenyl]-2-naphthanoic acid (adapalene) or salt thereof, formulated into pharmaceutically acceptable media therefor, advantageously formulated into topically applicable gels, preferably aqueous gels, creams, lotions or solutions. |
| US08921421B2 |
Inhibitors of dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase
The invention relates to an inhibitor of dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase (DDAH) of general structural formula (I), wherein B is a branched or unbranched, substituted or non-substituted, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain having a chain length of 1 to 6 and/or a substituted or non-substituted aromatic system having a ring size of 3 to 6; R1 is selected from the group of structures (i-vii), wherein R2, R3 and R4 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, an alkyl or aryl radical, R5 and R6 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a hydrocarbon chain having a chain length of 1 to 8 and an aryl radical, R7, R8, R9 and R10 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, and alkyl or aryl radical; W is oxygen (O) or nitrogen (N); and X is a methylene group (CH2) or a secondary amino group (NH); Y is a branched or unbranched, substituted or non-substituted, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain having a chain length of 1 to 6 and/or a substituted or non-substituted aromatic system having a ring size of 3 to 6; Z is hydrogen (H) or a methoxyl group; and the radical (B) carrying the amino group has no carboxyl group. |
| US08921416B2 |
Dronedarone solid dispersion and preparation method thereof
A dronedarone solid dispersion and preparation method thereof are disclosed. The solid dispersion is composed of active ingredient dronedarone or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt and a carrier material, wherein the carrier material is povidone, copovidone, hydroxypropyl cellulose, or a mixture thereof. |
| US08921407B2 |
Pyrazole compounds that modulate HSP90 activity
Compounds of formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula (I) and methods of inhibiting Hsp90 in a cell, treating or preventing a proliferation disorder in a mammal and treating cancer in a mammal comprising administering a compound of formula (I) to a patient or a cell. Variable R5 is an optionally substituted heteroaryl; an optionally substituted 6 to 14-membered aryl; a bicyclic 9-member heterocycle optionally substituted at any substitutable nitrogen or carbon atoms; or a substituent R18, defined herein. Ring A is an aryl or a heteroaryl optionally further substituted with one or more substituents in addition to R3. Substituent R3 is defined herein. |
| US08921404B2 |
Azole derivatives in the form of lipase and phospholipase inhibitors
The invention relates to azole derivatives of the general formula I as defined in the present application as well as to their uses in treatment of conditions that would benefit from their inhibitory effect on hormone sensitive lipase, HSL, an allosteric enzyme in adipocytes which is inhibited by insulin and is responsible for the breakdown of fats in fat cells and thus for transferring fat constituents into the blood stream. Inhibition of this enzyme is therefore equivalent to an insulin-like effect of the compounds of the invention. |
| US08921403B2 |
Combinations of imazalil and hydroxypyridones
The present invention relates to combinations of imazalil, or a salt thereof, and hydroxypyridones which provide an improved biocidal effect. More particularly, the present invention relates to compositions comprising a combination of imazalil, or a salt thereof, together with one or more hydroxypyridones selected from 1-hydroxy-2-pyridinone, ciclopirox, ciclopirox olamine, piroctone, piroctone olamine and rilopirox in respective proportions to provide a synergistic biocidal effect. Compositions comprising these combinations are useful for the protection of any living or non-living material, such as crops, plants, fruits, seeds, objects made of wood, thatch or the like, engineering material, biodegradable material and textiles against deterioration due to the action of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, yeasts, algae, viruses, and the like. |
| US08921402B2 |
Substituted pyrazoles as estrogen receptor ligands
The invention provides a compound of formula (I) wherein G is a pyrazole ring as defined in the specification and R4, R5, R6 and R7 are as defined in the specification; or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester, amide, solvate or salt thereof, including a salt of such an ester or amide, and a solvate of such an ester, amide or salt. The invention also provides the use of such compounds in the treatment or prophylaxis of a condition associated with a disease or disorder associated with estrogen receptor activity. |
| US08921401B2 |
Pyrazole compounds, compositions and methods for treatment of degenerative diseases and disorders
Provided herein are compounds of the formula (I): as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the substituents are as those disclosed in the specification. These compounds, and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them, are useful for the treatment of degenerative diseases and disorders. |
| US08921398B2 |
N-cyclopropyl-N-piperidinyl-amide derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions and uses thereof
The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I, wherein R1, LP, HetAr, Ar, and n are as defined in the application, which have valuable pharmacological properties, and in particular bind to the GPR119 receptor and modulate its activity. |
| US08921396B2 |
Crystalline freebase forms of a biphenyl compound
The invention provides two crystalline freebase forms of biphenyl-2-ylcarbamic acid 1-(2-{[4-(4-carbamoylpiperidin-1-ylmethyl)benzoyl]methylamino}ethyl)piperidin-4-yl ester. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the crystalline freebase or prepared using the crystalline freebases; processes and intermediates for preparing the crystalline freebases; and methods of using the crystalline freebases to treat a pulmonary disorder. |
| US08921390B2 |
Medicaments for inhibiting thrombus formation
A Medicaments for inhibiting thrombus formation contains active ingredients which are triflusal and clopidogrel bisulfate, wherein a mass ratio of triflusal to clopidogrel bisulfate is (100-650):(30-150), preferably (1-20):1, more preferably (3-6):1, and even more preferably 3:1 or 6:1. |
| US08921389B2 |
Naphthyridine derivatives as inhibitors of hypoxia inducible factor (HIF) hydroxylase
The present disclosure relates to novel compounds, methods, and compositions capable of inhibiting HIF hydroxylase enzyme activity, thereby increasing the stability and/or activity of hypoxia inducible factor (HIF). |
| US08921388B2 |
Dihydroxypyrimidine carbonic acid derivatives and their use in the treatment, amelioration or prevention of a viral disease
The present invention relates to a compound having the general formula (Di), (Dii), or (Diii), optionally in the form of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, polymorph, codrug, cocrystal, prodrug, tautomer, racemate, enantiomer, or diastereomer or mixture thereof,which are useful in treating, ameloriating or preventing a viral disease. Furthermore, specific combination therapies are disclosed. |
| US08921386B1 |
Opioid salts and formulations exhibiting anti-abuse and anti-dose dumping properties
A drug substance with a pharmaceutically acceptable organic acid addition salt of an opioid wherein said organic acid is selected from Structure A: wherein R1-R4 are independently selected from H, alkyl or substituted alkyl of 1-6 carbons, adjacent groups may be taken together to form a cyclic alkyl, cyclic alkyl-aryl, or cyclic aryl moiety; R5 is selected from H, or an alkali earth cation; R6 and R7 are independently selected from H, alkyl of 1-6 carbons, an alkali earth cation, and aryl of 6 to 12 carbons, in a number sufficient to complete the valence bonding of X, and wherein X is selected from nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur; and wherein the drug substance has a morphology selected from amorphous and crystalline. |
| US08921385B2 |
5-substituted quinazolinone derivatives and compositions comprising and methods of using the same
Provided are 5-substituted quinazolinone compounds, for example, of formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, clathrates, stereoisomers, and prodrugs thereof. Methods of use for treating angiogenesis or cytokine related disorders, and pharmaceutical compositions of these compounds are disclosed. |
| US08921382B2 |
Thiazolo[5,4-d] pyrimidines and their use as agrochemicals
The present disclosure relates to thiazolo[5,4-d]pyrimidines and their use as agrochemicals and animal health products. In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to compounds of the formula (I-A) and of the formula (I-B): |
| US08921381B2 |
Inhibitors of secretion of hepatitis B virus antigens
Pharmaceutical compositions of the invention comprise triazolopyrimidines useful for the treatment of hepatitis virus in a patient. |
| US08921380B2 |
Pyrazolo[1,5-a] pyrimidine compounds as CB1 receptor antagonist
Pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine compound, having CB1 receptor-antagonizing activity, of formula [I]: wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different and each is an optionally substituted aryl group, etc., R0 is hydrogen, an alkyl group, etc., E is —C(═O)— or —SO2—, R is a group of formula [i], [ii] or [iii], etc: Ring A is a C3-8 cycloalkyl group optionally fused to a benzene ring or a benzene ring, Q is a single bond or a methylene group, Ring B is a 4- to 7-membered aliphatic heterocyclic group, said cyclic group binding via its ring-carbon atom to the adjacent nitrogen atom, X is sulfur atom, etc., R3 is an alkyl group optionally substituted by an alkylthio group, R4 is hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, etc., one of RA and RB is an alkyl group, etc., and the other is hydrogen, an alkyl group, etc., or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. |
| US08921377B2 |
Substituted 5-fluoro-1H-pyrazolopyridines and their use
The present application relates to novel substituted 5-fluoro-1H-pyrazolopyridines, to processes for their preparation, to their use alone or in combinations for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, and to their use for producing medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, in particular for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders. |
| US08921376B2 |
Pyrrolopyridines useful as inhibitors of protein kinase
The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of protein kinases, particularly of JAK family and ROCK family kinases. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders. |
| US08921373B2 |
Compounds having TRPV1 antagonistic activity and uses thereof
The invention relates to compounds of Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, compositions comprising an effective amount of a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof, and methods for treating or preventing a condition such as pain, UI, an ulcer, IBD and IBS, comprising administering to an animal in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof. |
| US08921372B2 |
Inhibitors of hepatitis C virus
The invention provides compounds of formula (I): wherein the variables are defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, that are inhibitors of replication of the hepatitis C virus. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds to treat hepatitis C viral infections, and processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds. |
| US08921370B2 |
Bicyclo[3.2.1]octyl amide derivatives and uses of same
The present invention provides bicyclo[3.2.1]octyl amide derivatives of formula (I): wherein L, R1 and R2 are as defined herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and pharmaceutical compositions and methods using the same. |
| US08921368B2 |
Pyrrolopyridazine JAK3 inhibitors and their use for the treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases
Disclosed are compounds of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds of formula (I) inhibit tyrosine kinase activity of JAK3, thereby making them useful for the treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. |
| US08921366B2 |
Substituted triazolo-pyridazine derivatives
This invention relates to novel substituted triazolo-pyridazines, their derivatives, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. This invention also provides compositions comprising a compound of this invention and the use of such compositions in methods of treating diseases and conditions that are beneficially treated by administering an α1-GABA-A receptor antagonist and/or a α2, α3 and α5 GABA-A receptor agonist. |
| US08921360B2 |
Heterobicycle-substituted azolyl benzene fungicides
Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein Y is a 5-membered, fully or partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring containing 2-4 carbon atoms and 2-3 nitrogen atoms as ring members, the ring substituted with Z on a ring member atom connected through an adjacent single ring member atom to the ring member atom attaching the heterocyclic ring to the phenyl ring of Formula 1, and optionally further substituted with up to 2 substituents independently selected from R5 on carbon atom ring members and from R6 on nitrogen atom ring members; Z is an 8-, 9-, 10- or 11-membered fused heterobicyclic ring system containing ring members selected from carbon atoms and 1 to 4 heteroatoms independently selected from up to 2 O, up to 2 S and up to 4 N atoms, wherein up to 3 carbon atom ring members are independently selected from C(═O) and C(═S), and the sulfur atom ring members are independently selected from S(═O)u(═NR7)z, the ring system optionally substituted with substituents independently selected from R8 on carbon atom ring members and from R9 on nitrogen atom ring members; and R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, u and z are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling plant disease caused by a fungal pathogen comprising applying an effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention. |
| US08921356B2 |
Compositions comprising nicotinic agonists and methods of using same
The disclosure is directed at least in part to compositions and methods comprising nicotinic agonists for treating e.g., nervous system disorders, in particular, to combination therapies that include a nicotinic agonist (for example, nicotine) and a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor desensitization inhibitor (for example, opipramol). |
| US08921355B2 |
Macrocyclic indole derivatives useful as hepatitis C virus inhibitors
Inhibitors of HCV replication of formula (I) including stereochemically isomeric forms, and salts, hydrates, solvates thereof, wherein R1, R2, R4, R5, R6 and R7 have the meaning defined in the claims. The present invention also relates to processes for preparing said compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in HCV therapy. |
| US08921354B2 |
Heterocyclic compound
Provided is a compound useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of cancer.The present invention relates to a compound represented by formula (I): wherein each symbol in the formula is as defined in the specification, or a salt thereof or a prodrug thereof, which is useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of cancer. |
| US08921352B2 |
Pharmaceutical composition comprising simvastatin and ezetimibe
The present invention relates to the field of pharmaceutical technology and in particular to novel dosage forms of medicaments containing as active ingredients simvastatin and ezetimibe, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The present pharmaceutical compositions are characterized in that the contact of the compositions with oxygen is substantially reduced, such as by coating the composition, providing a medicament useful for the treatment and prevention of atherosclerosis and related conditions, in an environment having an essentially reduced oxygen or humidity, respectively, content. |
| US08921343B2 |
Arylfluorophosphate inhibitors of intestinal apical membrane sodium/phosphate co-transport
The present invention is directed to fluorophosphates, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, which are inhibitors of intestinal apical sodium/phosphate co-transport and are useful in the treatment of hyperphosphatemia, in reducing blood phosphate levels, and in treating hypertension. |
| US08921341B2 |
Antiviral compounds
The disclosure is related to anti-viral compounds, compositions containing such compounds, and therapeutic methods that include the administration of such compounds, as well as to processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds. |
| US08921326B2 |
Sustained-release composition and method for producing the same
Sustained-release compositions wherein a water-soluble physiologically active peptide is substantially uniformly dispersed in a microcapsule comprised of a lactic acid polymer or a salt thereof, and the physiologically active substance is contained in an amount of 15 to 35 wt/wt % to the total microcapsules and weight-average molecular weight (Mw) of the lactic acid polymer is about 11,000 to about 27,000, which is characterized by having a high content of the physiologically active substance, and suppression of the initial excessive release within one day after the administration and a stable drug sustained-release over a long period of time, and method for producing the same. |
| US08921325B2 |
Template-fixed peptidomimetics
The template-fixed β-hairpin peptidomimetics Cyclo(-Tyr-His-X-Cys-Ser-Ala-DPro-Dab-Arg-Tyr-Cys-Tyr-Gln-Lys-DPro-Pro), disulfide bond between Cys4 and Gys11, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, with X being Ala or Tyr, have CXCR4 antagonizing properties and can be used for preventing HIV infections in healthy individuals or for slowing and halting viral progression in infected patients; or where Cancer is mediated or resulting from CXCR4 receptor activity; or where immunological diseases are mediated or resulting from CXCR4 receptor activity; or for treating immuno suppression; or, in particular, for stem cell mobilization of peripheral blood stem cells and/or mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) and/or other stem cells which retention depend on the CXCR4-receptor. These β-hairpin peptidomimetics can be manufactured by a process which is based on a mixed solid- and Solution phase synthetic strategy, using methods which are well known to those adequately skilled in peptide chemistry. |
| US08921322B2 |
Use of at least one botulinum neurotoxin for treating the pain induced by therapeutic treatments for the AIDS virus
The present invention relates to the use of at least one botulinum neurotoxin for the production of a medicament for treating or preventing pain induced by a medicament used for treating the AIDS virus. |
| US08921319B2 |
Serine protease inhibitors
The invention provides methods of making and using compounds of the formula shown, which are inhibitors of human plasmin and plasma kallikrein. (Formula I) The compounds are useful for the prevention of blood loss, and as components of fibrin adhesives. |
| US08921317B1 |
Nano-recombinant fibrinogen for fibrin sealants
A fibrin-based hemostatic agent suitable for both civilian and military use is disclosed. The hemostatic agent comprises (i) nanoparticles to which a plurality of Knob-A recognition sequences are attached, and (ii) coiled-coils of recombinantly-produced human fibrinogen α and chains and the γ chain globular domain. A delivery system for the hemostatic agent also is disclosed, which additionally comprises means for delivering (i) and (ii) to a wound site. The delivery means may be a CO2 canister or a shaker jet. |
| US08921316B2 |
Stable liquid VEGF antagonist formulations
Formulations of a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-specific fusion protein antagonist are provided including a pre-lyophilized formulation, a reconstituted lyophilized formulation, and a stable liquid formulation. Preferably, the fusion protein has the sequence of SEQ ID NO:4. |
| US08921315B1 |
Method of increasing survival of a human subject having exposure to an acute exposure to non-therapeutic whole body ionization by administering a therapeutically effective dose of IL-12
The present invention provides methods for increasing survival in a subject, and/or preserving bone marrow function, and/or promoting hematopoietic recovery or restoration. The methods include administering a dose of IL-12 to the subject following an acute exposure to non-therapeutic whole body ionizing radiation. Formulations and kits are also provided. |
| US08921307B2 |
Synthetic linear apelin mimetics for the treatment of heart failure
The invention provides a synthetic polypeptide of Formula I′ (SEQ ID NO: 1): X1-X2-X3-R—X5-X6-X7-X8-X9-X10-X11-X12-X13 I or an amide, an ester or a salt thereof, wherein X1, X2, X3, X5, X6, X7, X8, X9, X10, X11, X12 and X13 are defined herein. The polypeptides are agonist of the APJ receptor. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing the polypeptides of the invention, and its therapeutic uses such as treatment or prevention of acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF), chronic heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, atrial fibrillation, Brugada syndrome, ventricular tachycardia, atherosclerosis, hypertension, restenosis, ischemic cardiovascular diseases, cardiomyopathy, cardiac fibrosis, arrhythmia, water retention, diabetes (including gestational diabetes), obesity, peripheral arterial disease, cerebrovascular accidents, transient ischemic attacks, traumatic brain injuries, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, burn injuries (including sunburn) and preeclampsia. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents and a pharmaceutical composition. |
| US08921303B1 |
Extended release fragrance compositions
Compositions are provided that provide release of fragrance over an extended period of time. The compositions comprise a hydrophilically-modified cross-linked silicone elastomer and an acrylic rheology modifier. |
| US08921302B2 |
Aqueous hair cleaning agent
Provided is an aqueous hair cleansing composition, including the following components (A) to (D) and water, in which the aqueous hair cleansing composition has a pH of from 2 to 5 when diluted 20-fold: (A) an anionic surfactant; (B) a cationized hydroxypropyl cellulose having a main chain derived from an anhydroglucose, and having a degree of substitution with cationized ethyleneoxy groups of from 0.01 to 2.9 and a degree of substitution with propyleneoxy groups of from 0.1 to 4.0; (C) an organic solvent selected from (C1) and (C2): (Cl) an aromatic alcohol; and (C2) a polypropylene glycol having a molecular weight of from 200 to 1,000; and (D) a hydroxy monocarboxylic acid or a dicarboxylic acid. |
| US08921301B2 |
Colored speckles for use in granular detergents
This invention relates to non-bleeding, non-staining colored speckles for use in granular or powdered detergents such as laundry detergents and automatic dishwashing detergents. The colored speckles are comprised of a salt or salt-containing carrier and a coloring agent and are characterized as being substantially uniformly colored throughout the cross-sectional volume of the speckle. |
| US08921298B2 |
Acidic cleaner for metal surfaces
The invention relates to a acidic composition for cleaning surfaces of metal or alloys which are susceptible to corrosion comprising i) an ester of phosphoric acid, diphosphoric acid or polyphosphoric acid, ii) a benzotriazole derivative of the general formula (I) in which each of the groups R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 is the same or different and is hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, or an acyl group, iii) a phosphonic acid of the general formula R6—PO—(OH)2 (II) in which the group R6 is alkyl group, alkenyl group, aryl group, or arylalkyl group and iv) an acidic source. The invention further relates to a use solution and to a method for cleaning. |
| US08921296B2 |
Post deposition wafer cleaning formulation
Methods and systems for cleaning corrosion product of a metallic capping layer from the surface of a substrate are provided. According to one embodiment, a treatment solution includes a surfactant, a complexing agent, and a pH adjuster. The surfactant is configured to enhance wetting of the substrate surface, and inhibit further corrosion of the capping layer. The complexing agent is configured to bind to metal ions which have desorbed from the substrate surface. The pH adjuster is configured to adjust the pH to a desired level, so as to promote desorption of the corrosion product from the substrate surface. |
| US08921295B2 |
Biodegradable concentrated neutral detergent composition
A biodegradable concentrated neutral detergent composition comprises various chelate compounds, various corrosion inhibitors, an alkaline compound, at least one sequestrant, various surfactants and hydrotropes, and water. The detergent can be highly concentrated, has a good long term shelf life, and when diluted is very effective in cleaning metals such as surgical instruments and prevents corrosion resistance of the metal even in a hard water environment. |
| US08921291B2 |
Lubricants from mixed alpha-olefin feeds
This invention discloses an improved process which employs mixed alpha-olefins as feed over activated metallocene catalyst systems to provide essentially random liquid polymers particularly useful in lubricant components or as functional fluids. |
| US08921288B2 |
Composition containing ester compounds and a method of lubricating an internal combustion engine
The invention provides a lubricating composition containing a ?-amino compound. The invention further relates to a method of lubricating an internal combustion engine by lubricating the engine with the lubricating composition. The invention further relates to the use of the β-amino carbonyl compound as copper corrosion inhibitors, friction control agents, antiwear and/or extreme pressure agents. |
| US08921283B2 |
Method for generating microscopic patterns of protein and other macromolecules
Methods and apparatuses for generating microscopic patterns of macromolecules such as proteins on a solid surface are described. Pulsed laser light is used to alter surface portions of a solid surface substrate in a predetermined pattern, by removing macromolecules from surface portions of the substrate where the light is focused. The same wavelength light at lower intensity can be used to visualize the removal by its reflection from the specimen surface along the path to the detector. Select macromolecules introduced to the substrate selectively adhere to select surface portions, thereby depositing macromolecules in the predetermined pattern on the solid surface. |
| US08921277B2 |
Multiplexed flow assay based on absorption-encoded micro beads
Analysis of a system and/or sample involves the use of absorption-encoded micro beads. Each type of micro bead is encoded with amounts of the k dyes in a proportional relationship that is different from proportional relationships of the k dyes of others of the n types of absorption-encoded micro beads. A system and/or a sample can be analyzed using information obtained from detecting the one or more types of absorption-encoded micro beads. |
| US08921270B2 |
Method for pre-emergent weed control using triazine-based herbicide
Methods for pre-emergent weed control using a triazine-based herbicide are disclosed. Particularly, methods of using ametryn as a pre-emergent herbicide to control weeds in corn crops are disclosed. |
| US08921269B2 |
Composition and system for turf maintenance
The present invention provides an agricultural composition comprising a plant growth regulator and a pigment that provides reduced phytotoxicity as compared to an equivalent application of the plant growth regulator alone. The composition can further include a fungicide. A system for turf management as well as methods for enhancing turf are also provided. |
| US08921268B2 |
Herbicidal composition
Provided are technologies for controlling weeds, specifically, a herbicidal composition including as active ingredients isoxaflutole, cyprosulfamide, and one or more compounds selected from Group A has weed control effects,Group A:a group consisting of flumioxazin, sulfentrazone, saflufenacil, oxyfluorfen, fomesafen, and a compound represented by formula (I) |
| US08921266B2 |
Colour laser marking of articles and security documents
A method for preparing a color laser marked article comprising the steps of: a) infrared laser marking a security element including a polymeric support and a color forming layer comprising a color forming compound, an infrared dye and a polymeric binder comprising vinyl acetate and at least 85 wt % of vinyl chloride based on the total weight of the binder; and b) exposing the laser marked security element with light having a wavelength higher than 440 nm. The light exposure of step b) hinders the falsification of an issued security document without significant increase of background density. |
| US08921265B2 |
Colour laser marking methods of security documents
A security document precursor including, in order: a) at least one transparent biaxially stretched polyester foil; b) one colorless color forming layer containing at least an infrared absorber, a colorless dye-precursor and a polymeric binder; and c) a polymeric support; wherein the polymeric binder is copolymer including at least 90 wt % of a chlorinated ethylene and 1 wt % to 10 wt % of vinyl acetate both based on the total weight of the binder. Methods for making the security document precursor are also disclosed. |
| US08921264B2 |
Thermochromic coloring pad
A children's coloring pad may incorporate thermochromic pigments that are specially formulated to develop color and clear color by respective applications of cold and hot temperatures. The pad may be used in a similar manner as with respect to finger painting, but without the residual mess. |
| US08921261B2 |
Catalyst for synthesizing glycerol carbonate from glycerol, method for producing the catalyst and method for synthesizing glycerol carbonate from glycerol using the catalyst
Disclosed are a catalyst for synthesizing glycerol carbonate from glycerol and a method for producing the catalyst. The method includes adding an aqueous NaOH solution, an aqueous KOH solution, or a mixture of an aqueous NH4(OH) solution and an aqueous NaOH solution to an aqueous solution of a mixture of zinc nitrate and aluminum nitrate, aging the mixture, filtering and washing the aged mixture to obtain a solid, and calcining the solid under an oxygen, nitrogen or helium atmosphere. The use of the catalyst enables the synthesis of glycerol carbonate from glycerol and urea with high conversion rate, selectivity and yield. Further disclosed is a method for synthesizing glycerol carbonate from glycerol using the catalyst. |
| US08921254B2 |
Hydroprocessing catalyst and methods of making and using such a catalyst
A method of preparing a hydroprocessing catalyst that may have a high metals loading and has a particularly high activity for hydrodenitrogenation. The method uses several metal impregnations in combination with different intermediate treatment steps so as to provide a catalyst composition that includes a mix of different types of catalytically active sites. The method of the invention allows for the optimization and control of the relative ratio of the different types of active catalyst sites on the catalyst composition in order to give certain desired results and improved catalytic performance. The catalyst composition comprises a one or more active metals or active metal precursors that are incorporated onto a support material. |
| US08921252B2 |
Fischer-Tropsch catalyst regeneration
A process for the regeneration of deactivated catalyst from a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis reactor, the catalyst being a supported cobalt catalyst. The process comprises the following steps: a withdrawal step, in which a portion of deactivated catalyst together with liquid hydrocarbon is withdrawn from the reactor; a concentration step, in which the concentration of the catalyst in the liquid hydrocarbon is increased; a calcination step, in which the deactivated catalyst composition is subjected to an oxidizing gas to oxidize carbonaceous material contained in the deactivated catalyst in to gaseous oxides of the components of the carbonaceous material; and a reactivation step, in which the deactivated catalyst composition is reactivated to produced a regenerated catalyst. |
| US08921244B2 |
Hydroxyl polymer fiber fibrous structures and processes for making same
Hydroxyl polymer fiber fibrous structures and processes for making same are provided. More particularly, hydroxyl polymer fiber fibrous structures comprising a non-naturally occurring hydroxyl polymer fiber wherein the fibrous structure exhibits a total pore volume of pores in the range of greater than 20 μm to 500 μm of greater than 3.75 mm3/mg of dry fibrous structure mass, and/or fibrous structures comprising a hydroxyl polymer fiber and a solid additive are provided. |
| US08921239B2 |
Process for recycling a substrate
A process for recycling a support substrate of a material substantially transparent to at least a wavelength of electromagnetic radiation. The process includes providing an initial substrate; forming an intermediate layer on a bonding face of the support substrate having an initial roughness, with the intermediate layer being of a material substantially transparent to at least a wavelength of electromagnetic radiation; forming an electromagnetic radiation absorbing layer either on the bonding face of the initial substrate or on the intermediate layer; bonding the initial substrate to the support substrate via the electromagnetic radiation absorbing layer; and irradiating the electromagnetic radiation absorbing layer through the support substrate and the intermediate layer to induce separation of the support substrate from the initial substrate. |
| US08921236B1 |
Patterning for selective area deposition
A method of producing a patterned inorganic thin film element includes providing a substrate. A thin layer of polymeric inhibitor is uniformly depositing on the substrate. A patterned mask having open areas is provided on the thin layer of polymeric inhibitor. The thin layer of polymeric inhibitor is patterned by removing inhibitor from areas exposed by the open areas of the patterned mask using a highly reactive oxygen process. An inorganic thin film layer is deposited on the substrate in the areas exposed by the removal of the thin layer of polymeric inhibitor using an atomic layer deposition process. |
| US08921234B2 |
Selective titanium nitride etching
Methods of etching exposed titanium nitride with respect to other materials on patterned heterogeneous structures are described, and may include a remote plasma etch formed from a fluorine-containing precursor. Precursor combinations including plasma effluents from the remote plasma are flowed into a substrate processing region to etch the patterned structures with high titanium nitride selectivity under a variety of operating conditions. The methods may be used to remove titanium nitride at faster rates than a variety of metal, nitride, and oxide compounds. |
| US08921227B2 |
Semiconductor device assembly and semiconductor device and method of manufacturing the same
A method of manufacturing, at a reduced cost, a semiconductor device assembly and a semiconductor device, having a conductive support which is not eroded by an etchant for a lift-off layer even when the lift-off layer is made of a material for which no suitable selective etching solution has been found is provided. In the method of manufacturing the semiconductor device assembly, a plating step of forming a conductive support is carried out such that a first metal which is dissolved with an etchant is encapsulated in second metal which are not dissolved with the etchant, and through-holes for supplying etchant are formed in the second metal. |
| US08921224B2 |
Semiconductor device having through electrode and method for manufacturing the same
According to one embodiment, a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device, includes: forming, on a first surface of a semiconductor substrate containing silicon, a ring-like insulating film having a ring-like shape; laminating a first insulating film, a first silicon film and a first metal film on the first surface and the ring-like insulating film; forming an opening which passes through the semiconductor substrate, the first insulating film and the first silicon film from a second surface of the semiconductor substrate by use of the first metal film as a stopper, as well as passing through the inside of the ring of the ring-like insulating film, to reach the surface of the first metal film; forming a second insulating film so as to cover an inner wall of the opening; and embedding a second metal film into the opening, to form a through electrode. |
| US08921222B2 |
Pillar structure having a non-planar surface for semiconductor devices
A conductive pillar for a semiconductor device is provided. The conductive pillar is formed such that a top surface is non-planar. In embodiments, the top surface may be concave, convex, or wave shaped. An optional capping layer may be formed over the conductive pillar to allow for a stronger inter-metallic compound (IMC) layer. The IMC layer is a layer formed between solder material and an underlying layer, such as the conductive pillar or the optional capping layer. |
| US08921206B2 |
Semiconductor process
First, a substrate with a recess is provided in a semiconductor process. Second, an embedded SiGe layer is formed in the substrate. The embedded SiGe layer includes an epitaxial SiGe material which fills up the recess. Then, a pre-amorphization implant (PAI) procedure is carried out on the embedded SiGe layer to form an amorphous region. Next, a source/drain implanting procedure is carried out on the embedded SiGe layer to form a source doping region and a drain doping region. Later, a source/drain annealing procedure is carried out to form a source and a drain in the substrate. At least one of the pre-amorphization implant procedure and the source/drain implanting procedure is carried out in a cryogenic procedure below −30° C. |
| US08921205B2 |
Deposition of amorphous silicon-containing films
Chemical vapor deposition methods are used to deposit amorphous silicon-containing films over various substrates. Such methods are useful in semiconductor manufacturing to provide a variety of advantages, including uniform deposition over heterogeneous surfaces, high deposition rates, and higher manufacturing productivity. Preferably, the deposited amorphous silicon-containing film is annealed to produce crystalline regions over all or part of an underlying substrate. |
| US08921203B2 |
Method of forming an integrated circuit having varying substrate depth
A method for forming a semiconductor device includes providing a substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface, removing a first portion of the substrate to form a cavity at the first major surface of the substrate, bonding the first major surface of the substrate to a carrier substrate after forming the cavity, and reducing a thickness of the substrate. The method further includes forming a first accelerometer device at the second major surface such that at least a portion of the first accelerometer device is over the cavity and forming a second accelerometer device at the second major surface such that the second accelerometer device is not disposed over the cavity. |
| US08921199B1 |
Precision IC resistor fabrication
A method for fabricating a resistor in a dielectric layer of an integrated circuit (IC) is disclosed. The method may include creating a trench with a first side, a second side opposing the first side, and a bottom, in the dielectric layer, and depositing a conformal film onto the first side, the second side and the bottom of the trench. The method may also include removing the conformal film from the bottom and the second side of the trench, and filling the trench with an insulator. The method may also include removing the conformal film from the first side of the trench to form a receptacle adjacent to the insulator, and depositing electrically resistive material into the receptacle to form a resistor. |
| US08921192B2 |
Semiconductor devices and methods of fabricating the same
A MOS transistor includes a pair of impurity regions formed in a substrate as spaced apart from each other, and a gate electrode formed on a region of the substrate located between the pair of impurity regions. Each of the impurity regions is formed of a first epitaxial layer, a second epitaxial layer on the first epitaxial layer, and a third epitaxial layer on the second epitaxial layer. The first epitaxial layer is formed of at least one first sub-epitaxial layer and a respective second sub-epitaxial layer stacked on each first sub-epitaxial layer. An impurity concentration of the first sub-epitaxial layer is less than that of the second sub-epitaxial layer. |
| US08921188B2 |
Methods of forming a transistor device on a bulk substrate and the resulting device
One illustrative method disclosed herein includes forming a trench within an isolated region of a bulk semiconductor substrate, forming a region of an insulating material in the trench and forming a semiconductor material within the trench and above the upper surface of the region of insulating material. A substrate disclosed herein includes an isolated substrate region in a bulk semiconductor substrate, a region of an insulating material that is positioned within a trench defined in the isolated substrate region and a semiconductor material positioned within the trench and above the upper surface of the region of insulating material. |
| US08921183B2 |
Method for fabricating trench isolation structure
A method for fabricating a trench isolation structure is described. A trench is formed in a substrate. A liner layer is formed at least in the trench. A precursor layer is formed at least on the sidewalls of the trench. The precursor layer is converted to an insulating layer that has a larger volume than the precursor layer and fills up the trench. |
| US08921182B2 |
Method for fabricating 3D nonvolatile memory device with vertical channel hole
A method for fabricating a nonvolatile memory device includes forming a stacked structure having a plurality of interlayer dielectric layers and a plurality of sacrificial layers wherein interlayer dielectric layers and sacrificial layers are alternately stacked over a substrate, forming a first hole exposing a part of the substrate by selectively etching the stacked structure, forming a first insulation layer in the first hole, forming a second hole exposing the part of the substrate by selectively etching the first insulation layer, and forming a channel layer in the second hole. |
| US08921181B2 |
Flourine-stabilized interface
Methods for forming an electronic device having a fluorine-stabilized semiconductor substrate surface are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, a layer of a high-κ dielectric material is formed together with a layer containing fluorine on a semiconductor substrate. Subsequent annealing causes the fluorine to migrate to the surface of the semiconductor (for example, silicon, germanium, or silicon-germanium). A thin interlayer of a semiconductor oxide may also be present at the semiconductor surface. The fluorine-containing layer can comprise F-containing WSix formed by ALD from WF6 and SiH4 precursor gases. A precise amount of F can be provided, sufficient to bind to substantially all of the dangling semiconductor atoms at the surface of the semiconductor substrate and sufficient to displace substantially all of the hydrogen atoms present at the surface of the semiconductor substrate. |
| US08921178B2 |
Semiconductor devices with self-aligned source drain contacts and methods for making the same
Improved formation of replacement metal gate transistors is obtained by utilizing a silicon to metal substitution reaction. After removing the dummy gate, a gate dielectric and work function metal are deposited. The work function metal is deposited to a different thickness for the P-channel transistors than for the N-channel transistors. A sacrificial polysilicon gate is then formed, which is caused to undergo substitution with a metal such as aluminum. |
| US08921176B2 |
Modified high-K gate dielectric stack
A semiconductor fabrication method includes forming a gate dielectric stack on a semiconductor substrate and annealing the gate dielectric stack. Forming the stack may include depositing a first layer of a metal-oxide dielectric on the substrate, forming a refractory metal silicon nitride on the first layer, and depositing a second layer of the metal-oxide dielectric on the refractory metal silicon nitride. Depositing the first layer may include depositing a metal-oxide dielectric, such as HfO2, using atomic layer deposition. Forming the refractory metal silicon nitride film may include forming a film of tantalum silicon nitride using a physical vapor deposition process. Annealing the gate dielectric stack may include annealing the gate dielectric stack in an oxygen-bearing ambient at approximately 750 C for 10 minutes or less. In one embodiment, annealing the dielectric stack includes annealing the dielectric stack for approximately 60 seconds at a temperature of approximately 500 C. |
| US08921164B2 |
Semiconductor integrated device assembly process
A process for assembly of an integrated device, envisages: providing a first body of semiconductor material integrating at least one electronic circuit and having a top surface; providing a second body of semiconductor material integrating at least one microelectromechanical structure and having a bottom surface; and stacking the second body on the first body with the interposition, between the top surface of the first body and the bottom surface of the second body, of an elastic spacer material. Prior to the stacking step, the step is envisaged of providing, in an integrated manner, at the top surface of the first body a confinement and spacing structure that confines inside it the elastic spacer material and supports the second body at a distance from the first body during the stacking step. |
| US08921159B2 |
Stacked interposer leadframes
A method of manufacturing integrated circuit (IC) devices includes the steps of providing a first frame that has openings each having a perimeter with shaped notches, placing a first die in at least one of the openings, and placing a second frame over the first frame. The second frame has a first partial dam bar with a first shaped tip that fits into a first shaped notch of the first frame. The method also includes the step of placing a third frame over the second frame. The third frame has a second partial dam bars with a second shaped tip that fits into a second shaped notch of the first frame. Each perimeter and the respective first and second partial dam bars cooperate to form a continuous dam completely encircling the die within the respective opening. |
| US08921152B2 |
Method for manufacturing organic semiconductor film, and organic semiconductor film array
A raw material solution containing an organic semiconductor material and a solvent is supplied onto a substrate 1 and dried, forming an organic semiconductor film 4. A contact member 7 is used, which is provided with multiple contact faces 6a for contacting the raw material solution. The contact member is positioned such that the contact faces have a certain relationship with the surface of the substrate, and multiple droplets 3 of the raw material solution is formed on the substrate, thereby establishing a droplet-retaining state, in which the contact faces retain the respective droplets. The solvent is evaporated to form organic semiconductor films at the locations on the surface of the substrate that correspond to the multiple contact faces. The method can be performed with simple solution processes and can produce organic semiconductor films of high charge mobility. |
| US08921146B2 |
Method for manufacturing optical image stabilizer employing scratch drive actuator
A method for an optical image stabilizer including: providing an SOI wafer substrate which has a plurality of cells, the SOI wafer substrate including an insulating layer, and first and second silicon layers disposed on both sides of the insulating layer; forming scratch drive arrays and supporting members on each of the cells by etching the first silicon layer; forming the table through cells' separation by etching the second silicon layer and the insulating layer; removing the insulating layer interposed between the scratch drive arrays and the table; mounting the image sensor on the table; forming the substrate which has an electrode layer corresponding to the scratch drive arrays; and assembling the table with the image sensor and the scratch drive arrays on the substrate having the electrode layer in such a manner that the scratch drive arrays face the electrode layer each other. |
| US08921145B2 |
Hybrid MEMS bump design to prevent in-process and in-use stiction
A micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) device and method for forming a MEMS device is provided. A proof mass is suspended a distance above a surface of a substrate by a fulcrum. A pair of sensing plates are positioned on the substrate on opposing sides of the fulcrum. Metal bumps are associated with each sensing plate and positioned near a respective distal end of the proof mass. Each metal bump extends from the surface of the substrate and generally inhibits charge-induced stiction associated with the proof mass. Oxide bumps are associated with each of the pair of sensing plates and positioned between the respective sensing plate and the fulcrum. Each oxide bump extends from the first surface of the substrate a greater distance than the metal bumps and acts as a shock absorber by preventing the distal ends of the proof mass from contacting the metal bumps during shock loading. |
| US08921127B2 |
Semiconductor device and method of simultaneous testing of multiple interconnects for electro-migration
A semiconductor device has a substrate and conductive layer over the substrate. A resistive element is formed between first and second portions of the conductive layer. A plurality of semiconductor die each with first and second bumps is mounted to the substrate with the first and second bumps electrically connected to the first and second portions of the conductive layer. A test current is routed in sequence through the first portion of the conductive layer, through the first and second bumps, and through the second portion of the conductive layer until continuity failure of the second bump. The test current originates from a single power supply. The test current continues to flow through the resistive element after the continuity failure of the second bump. The continuity failure can be detected by sensing an increase in voltage across the second bump. |
| US08921123B2 |
Multi-directional microfluidic devices comprising a pan-capture binding region
Microfluidic devices and methods for using the same are provided. Aspects of the invention include microfluidic devices that include a separation medium and a pan-capture binding medium. The microfluidic devices are configured to subject a sample to two or more directionally distinct electric fields. Also provided are methods of using the devices as well as systems and kits that include the devices. The devices, systems and methods find use in a variety of different applications, including diagnostic and validation assays. |
| US08921119B2 |
High temperature high pressure vessel for microwave assisted chemistry
A method of conducting microwave-assisted high pressure high temperature chemistry is disclosed. The method includes the steps of digesting a sample in a strong acid at a temperature of at least 200° C. in a pressure resistant vessel that includes a lid while exerting a defined force against the lid in order to maintain gases under pressure in the vessel; directing gas under excess pressure from the vessel into a circumferential passage defined by the vessel and its pressure resistant lid; and directing the gas from the circumferential passage outwardly from the lid while preventing gas from flowing outwardly over the edge of the vessel. |
| US08921118B2 |
Paper-based microfluidic systems
Paper-based microfluidic systems and methods of making the same are described. |
| US08921114B2 |
Diagnosis support system for cancer, diagnosis support information providing method for cancer, and computer program product
A diagnosis support system for cancer is disclosed that comprises: a measurement value acquiring section for acquiring a measurement value of a first cancer patient; a sample data memory for storing sample data of a plurality of cancer patients different from the first patient; a reference range determination section for determining a reference range based on the measurement value of the first cancer patient; a display unit; and a display controller for controlling the display unit to display a diagnosis support screen showing the clinical information included in the sample data having measurement value within the reference range. A method of providing cancer diagnosis support information and a computer program product are also disclosed. |
| US08921107B2 |
Method for differentiating human neural progenitor cells into dopaminergic neurons, and medium for differentiation thereof
The present invention provides a method for differentiating human neural progenitor cells into dopaminergic neurons, comprising the step of culturing human neural progenitor cells in a medium containing fusaric acid. In addition, the present invention provides a medium for differentiation of human neural progenitor cells into dopaminergic neurons. |
| US08921099B2 |
Cell analyzer, cell processing apparatus, specimen preparing apparatus
The present invention provides a cell analyzer which comprises: a cell dispersion unit which causes aggregated cells in a biological specimen to be dispersed, through a shearing force applying process of applying a shearing force to the aggregated cells and an ultrasonic dispersion process of dispersing the aggregated cells, by using ultrasonic waves; a detection unit which detects characteristics information reflecting properties of the cells in the biological specimen on which the shearing force applying process and the ultrasonic dispersion process have been performed; and an analysis unit which analyzes the cells in the biological specimen, based on a detection result from the detection unit. |
| US08921090B2 |
Acyl-ACP wax ester synthases
The invention relates to acyl-CoA-independent methods of producing a wax ester in recombinant host cells engineered to express an acyl-ACP wax ester synthase, and an alcohol-forming acyl-ACP reductase. The methods of the invention may take place in photosynthetic microorganisms, and particularly in cyanobacteria. Isolated nucleotide molecules and vectors expressing an acyl-ACP wax ester synthase and/or an alcohol-forming acyl-ACP reductase, recombinant host cells expressing an acyl-ACP wax ester synthase and optionally an alcohol-forming acyl-ACP reductase, and systems for producing a wax ester via an acyl-CoA-independent pathway, are also provided. |
| US08921089B2 |
Bradyrhizobium strains
According to the present invention new isolates of Bradyrhizobium japonicum have been isolated and possess unique properties. These Bradyrhizobia are plant growth-promoting rhizobacterium (PGPR), possess superior tolerance/resistance to desiccation, and enhance the overall performance of leguminous plant growth. |
| US08921086B2 |
Polymerases for nucleotide analogue incorporation
Compositions that include polymerases with features for improving entry of nucleotide analogues into active site regions and for coordinating with the nucleotide analogues in the active site region are provided. Methods of making the polymerases and of using the polymerases in sequencing and DNA replication and amplification as well as kinetic models of polymerase activity and computer-implemented methods of using the models are also provided. |
| US08921084B2 |
Protein-enclosed carbon nanotube film, and sensor and power-generating device each equipped with the carbon nanotube film as electrode
The present invention answers the demands of power generating device and biosensor development and provides a flexible, free-standing type protein containing carbon nanotube film, and a sensor and power generating device each equipped with the carbon nanotube film as an electrode. According to the present invention a carbon nanotube free standing film is provided including a carbon nanotube aggregate formed by aggregating a plurality of carbon nanotubes, and a plurality of enzymes included between the plurality of carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotube film may include a different protein to the enzyme and may include a surfactant agent between the plurality of carbon nanotubes. |
| US08921082B2 |
Method for producing xylitol from lignocellulosic hydrolysates without detoxification
A method for producing xylitol by fermentation of lignocellulosic hydrolysates without detoxification is provided. By using the originally isolated yeast Candida sp., xylose can be effectively converted into xylitol. The invention also provides the Candida strain having high furfural tolerance, and is capable to produce xylitol from various types of non-detoxified lignocellulosic hydrolysates, in which the overall utilization of xylose in hydrolysate can reach over 95%. |
| US08921080B2 |
Pig liver esterases
The invention relates to an isolated polypeptide having esterase activity comprising an amino acid sequence shown in any one of SEQ ID NO's 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 or 14 or a homologue thereof, comprising an amino acid substitution or deletion of one or more amino acids as shown in said SEQ ID NO's and resulting in a mutant polypeptide having an increased concentration of the fraction of the mutant polypeptide being present as an active and soluble protein in cleared lysate of the mutant polypeptide expressed in E. coli relative to the concentration of the fraction of the polypeptide without the mutation being present as an active and soluble protein in cleared lysate of the polypeptide without the one or more deletion or substitution expressed in E. coli under the same conditions. The invention also relates to nucleic acid encoding the polypeptides according to the invention, and the use of the polypeptides. |
| US08921074B2 |
Method and apparatus for determining a probability of colorectal cancer in a subject
A method of determining a probability that a human test subject has colorectal cancer as opposed to not having colorectal cancer is disclosed. The method comprises, for each gene of a set of one or more genes selected from the group consisting of ANXA3, CLEC4D, IL2RB, LMNB1, PRRG4, TNFAIP6 and VNN1: determining a level of RNA encoded by the gene in blood of the test subject, thereby generating test data; providing positive control data representing levels of RNA encoded by the gene in blood of human control subjects having colorectal cancer, and providing negative control data representing levels of RNA encoded by the gene in blood of human control subjects not having colorectal cancer; and determining a probability that the test data corresponds to the positive control data and not to the negative control data, where the probability that the test data corresponds to the positive control data and not to the negative control data represents the probability that the test subject has colorectal cancer as opposed to not having colorectal cancer. |
| US08921073B2 |
Devices and systems for creation of DNA cluster arrays
The present invention comprises systems and devices for isothermal amplification of polynucleotide sequences to produce DNA cluster arrays. |
| US08921071B2 |
Targeting poly-gamma-glutamic acid to treat Staphylococcus epidermidis and related infections
Immunogenic compositions and methods for eliciting an immune response against S. epidermidis and other related staphylococci are provided. The immunogenic compositions can include immunogenic conjugates of poly-γ-glutamic acid (such as γDLPGA) polypeptides of S. epidermidis, or related staphylococci that express a γPGA polypeptide. The γPGA conjugates elicit an effective immune response against S. epidermidis, or other staphylococci, in subjects to which the conjugates are administered. A method of treating an infection caused by a Staphylococcus organism that expresses cap genes is also disclosed. The method can include selecting a subject who is at risk of or has been diagnosed with the infection by the Staphylococcus organism which expresses γPGA from the cap genes. Further, the expression of a γPGA polypeptide by the organism can then be altered. |
| US08921067B2 |
Method and culture device for detecting yeasts and molds
A thin film culture device for detecting yeast and mold microorganisms in a sample is provided. The culture device comprises a body comprising a self-supporting substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface; a first adhesive composition disposed on a portion of the first major surface of the substrate; a substantially dry, cold-water-soluble first hydrogel-forming composition adhered to the first adhesive composition; and a plurality of indicator agents. The plurality of indicator agents comprises three indicator agents for detecting distinct glycosidase enzyme activities, an indicator agent for detecting an alkyl esterase enzyme activity, and an indicator agent for detecting a phosphatase enzyme activity, wherein each of the plurality of indicator agents comprises a detectable reporter group. A method of using the culture device is also provided. |
| US08921064B2 |
Method for purifying urate oxidase tetramers and octamers
A naturally occurring or recombinant protein, especially a mutein of porcine urate oxidase (uricase), that is essentially free of large aggregates can be rendered substantially non-immunogenic by conjugation with a sufficiently small number of strands of polymer such that the bioactivity of the protein is essentially retained in the conjugate. Such conjugates are unusually well suited for treatment of chronic conditions because they are less likely to induce the formation of antibodies and/or accelerated clearance than are similar conjugates prepared from protein preparations containing traces of large aggregates. |
| US08921061B2 |
Reagent materials and associated test elements
Reagent materials and associated test elements are provided. In one embodiment, a test element having dual functionality includes a first coenzyme-dependent enzyme or a substrate for the first enzyme, a second coenzyme-dependent enzyme or a substrate for the second enzyme, and a coenzyme selected from the group consisting of thio-NAD, thio-NADP, and a compound according to formula (I). In one aspect, the first analyte is hydroxybutyrate and the first enzyme is a hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase, and the second analyte is glucose and the second enzyme is a glucose dehydrogenase or a glucose oxidase. Other aspects of the subject application are directed to unique reagent materials. Further embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects, and benefits shall become apparent from the description and drawings. |
| US08921055B2 |
Detecting cells secreting a protein of interest
In some cases, the described systems and methods include obtaining a cell sample containing multiple antibody-producing cells. In such cases, the cells can be tagged with a cross-linking reagent having a first portion configured to bind to a marker on the antibody-producing cells and a second portion configured to bind to an antigen of interest. In some instances, the tagged antibody-producing cells are exposed to the antigen of interest such that the antigen becomes bound to the cells. In some such instances, the antibody-producing cells are also allowed to produce an antibody, such that a portion of the antibody-producing cells produce an antigen-specific antibody that binds to the antigen of interest. To identify cells that produce the antigen-specific antibody, the tagged cells can be exposed to a labeled secondary antibody that is configured to bind to the antigen-specific antibody. Other implementations are also described. |
| US08921051B2 |
Methods and means for typing a sample comprising colorectal cancer cells
The invention relates to a method of typing colorectal cancer cells by determining the RNA levels of a set of signature genes. Said typing can be use for predicting a risk for recurrence of said colorectal cancer. The invention further relates to a set of genes that can be used for normalizing the RNA levels of said set of signature genes, and to micro-array comprising said set of signature genes. |
| US08921050B2 |
Methods of diagnosing renal cell carcinoma
Compositions and methods are provided for preventing or treating neoplastic disease in a mammalian subject. A composition is provided which comprises an enriched immune cell population reactive to a human endogenous retrovirus type E antigen on a tumor cell. A method of treating a neoplastic disease in a mammalian subject is provided which comprises administering to a mammalian subject a composition comprising an enriched immune cell population reactive to a human endogenous retrovirus type E antigen, in an amount effective to reduce or eliminate the neoplastic disease or to prevent its occurrence or recurrence. |
| US08921048B2 |
Method for identifying olfactory receptor included in one olfactory cell
The present invention provides a novel method for identifying an olfactory receptor included in one olfactory cell. In the present invention, amplified is the cDNA derived from the mRNA of the one olfactory cell by a PCR method using a forward primer represented by SEQ ID: 01 and a reverse primer represented by SEQ ID: 02. Subsequently, determined is whether or not a gene sequence of the amplified cDNA is identical to one gene sequence included in gene sequences coding for olfactory receptors included in the mouse olfactory receptor group A. Finally, determined is that the olfactory receptor included in the one olfactory cell is the olfactory receptor corresponding to the one gene sequence which is identical to the gene sequence of the cDNA in the previous step, if the gene sequence of the cDNA is identical to the one gene sequence in the previous step. |
| US08921047B2 |
Secondary structure defining database and methods for determining identity and geographic origin of an unknown bioagent thereby
The present invention relates generally to the field of investigational bioinformatics and more particularly to secondary structure defining databases. The present invention further relates to methods for interrogating a database as a source of molecular masses of known bioagents for comparing against the molecular mass of an unknown or selected bioagent to determine either the identity of the selected bioagent, and/or to determine the origin of the selected bioagent. The identification of the bioagent is important for determining a proper course of treatment and/or irradication of the bioagent in such cases as biological warfare. Furthermore, the determination of the geographic origin of a selected bioagent will facilitate the identification of potential criminal identity. |
| US08921045B2 |
Fluorescent color markers
The invention provides a yeast-enhanced red fluorescent protein. In an embodiment of the invention, the yeast-enhanced red fluorescent protein is monomeric and is expressible in Candida albicans. The invention also provides a novel visible color marker for plasmid expression in yeast, particularly Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Candida albicans. |
| US08921044B2 |
DNA polymerase variants with reduced exonuclease activity and uses thereof
Compositions and methods are described to modify Family B DNA polymerases that contain residual exonuclease activity that interferes with sequencing techniques and with detection of single nucleotide polymorphisms. The compositions are mutant proteins with reduced exonuclease activity compared with presently available “exo−” polymerases, and a sensitive screening assay that enables an assessment of exonuclease activity of any synthetic DNA polymerase. |
| US08921041B2 |
Device and method for electroporation-based delivery of molecules into cells and dynamic monitoring of cell responses
The present invention includes devices and methods for transfecting a cell or cell population and dynamic monitoring of cellular events. A variety of microelectronic devices are provide that incorporate functions such as electroporation, modulation of a transmembrane potential and dynamic monitoring of cellular functions and mechanisms. |
| US08921033B2 |
Method of preparing lithographic printing plate and developer for lithographic printing plate precursor
By a method of preparing a lithographic printing plate having exposing a lithographic printing plate precursor including a photosensitive layer containing (A) a polymerization initiator, (B) a polymerizable compound, (C) a sensitizing dye and (D) a binder polymer and a protective layer in this order on a hydrophilic support with laser and then removing the protective layer and an unexposed area of the photosensitive layer in the presence of a developer, in which the developer is a developer which has pH of from 2 to less than 10 and contains an amphoteric surfactant and a nonionic surfactant having an alkylene oxide chain, a simple processing of one solution and one step which does not require a water washing step becomes possible, excellent development property is achieved and a lithographic printing plate which has good printing durability and does not cause printing stain can be provided. |
| US08921031B2 |
Photoresist overcoat compositions and methods of forming electronic devices
Provided are photoresist overcoat compositions, substrates coated with the overcoat compositions and methods of forming electronic devices by a negative tone development process. The compositions, coated substrates and methods find particular applicability in the manufacture of semiconductor devices. |
| US08921023B2 |
Magnetic carrier and two-component developer
Provided is a magnetic carrier excellent in leakage, uniformity of a solid image having satisfactory charging stability and developing performance at low electric field. The magnetic carrier is a magnetic carrier comprising: a magnetic substance-dispersed resin carrier core, which contains a magnetic substance and a binding resin, and a coating resin on a surface thereof, wherein: the carrier core has resistivity at 1000 V/cm of 5.0×106-8.0×107 Ω·cm, the magnetic substance has a number average particle diameter of 0.20-0.35 μm; and comprises magnetic-substance particles having vertexes and a particle diameter of 0.53 μm or more in an amount of 10.0-32.0 vol % based on a total amount of the magnetic substance; and wherein: the carrier core has Fe2O3 content of 98.00% by mass or more; and ZnO content of 0.06-0.50% by mass. |
| US08921022B2 |
Toner for electrostatic image development
A toner for electrostatic image development containing a resin binder and a releasing agent, wherein the resin binder contains a polyester A having a furan ring, and wherein the releasing agent contains an ester wax, and a method for producing the toner. The toner for electrostatic image development of the present invention can be suitably used in, for example, the development or the like of latent image formed in electrophotography, an electrostatic recording method, an electrostatic printing method, or the like. |
| US08921021B2 |
Polyester resin for toner
A polyester resin for a toner obtained by polycondensing a carboxylic acid component and an alcohol component, wherein the polyester resin for a toner is obtained using, as the carboxylic acid component and/or the alcohol component, a specified aromatic compound; a polyester resin for a toner obtained by polycondensing a reaction product obtained by treating a specified aromatic compound with a carboxylic acid having an unsaturated reactive group, a carboxylic acid component, and an alcohol component; a resin binder for a toner, containing the polyester resin for a toner; and a toner for electrophotography, containing the resin binder. The polyester resin for a toner of the present invention is suitably used for a resin binder of a toner used in developing and the like of latent images formed in electrophotography, electrostatic recording method, electrostatic printing method or the like. |
| US08921016B1 |
Methods involving color-aware retargeting of individual decomposed patterns when designing masks to be used in multiple patterning processes
One illustrative method disclosed herein includes the steps of decomposing an initial overall target exposure pattern into at least a first decomposed sub-target pattern and a second decomposed sub-target pattern, performing first and second retargeting processes on the first and second decomposed sub-target patterns while using the other sub-target pattern as a reference layer, respectively, to thereby define retargeted first and second decomposed sub-target patterns, respectively, and, after performing the first and second retargeting processes, performing at least one process operation to determine if each of the retargeted first decomposed sub-target pattern and the retargeted second decomposed sub-target pattern is in compliance with at least one design rule. |
| US08921015B2 |
Mask repair with passivation
A method for repairing masks includes performing a first repair process to a mask by etching unwanted opaque regions from the mask, applying a plasma passivation process to the mask, and performing a second repair process to the mask by etching away additional unwanted opaque regions. |
| US08921011B2 |
Optically variable device mastering system, method of authenticating articles employing the same, and resultant article
A method is provided for mastering optically variable devices (OVDs) used to authenticate optical discs. The method generally includes the steps of providing a laser beam recorder (LBR), introducing a substrate to the LBR, and exposing a portion of the substrate to the LBR. The mastering system thus includes the LBR, which has a laser that emits a beam, a processor or computer for programming or otherwise controlling the beam in order to expose the substrate and create the desired optical effect. Depending on the material used for the substrate, the exposure is then developed, if necessary, and processed to generate a master for the OVD. The OVD can then be replicated in order to provide authentic resultant products or articles, such as optical discs. |
| US08921006B2 |
Fuel cell assembly and fuel cell device with current collector between fuel cells
The fuel cell assembly of the present invention comprises a first fuel cell, a second fuel cell disposed adjacent to the first fuel cell, and a current collector for electrically connecting the first fuel cell and the second fuel cell. The first fuel cell and the second fuel cell are respectively furnished with an electrical generating portion for generating electricity, each of the electrical generation portion having a first electrode through the interior of which a first gas flows, a second electrode of a polarity different from the first electrode, on the exterior of which a second gas flows, and an electrolyte disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The current collector distributes and sources the current generated in the first fuel cell generating portion from two different locations on the first electrode on the first fuel cell to the second electrode of the second fuel cell. |
| US08921005B2 |
Fuel cell separator manufacturing method and fuel cell separator
A uniform and dense resin coat is formed on a surface of a peripheral region of a fuel cell separator. However, the formed resin coat may contain defects (holes). With the present invention, however, any such defects in the resin coat are coated with a metal coat. That is, when depositing metal in complex ions on the fuel cell separator by an electrodeposition process, the metal is adhered not only to a power generation region but also to a portion where the surface (separator base material surface) is exposed by the defects of the resin coat, thereby forming the metal coat on the defects. Thus, it is possible to improve the corrosion resistance of the fuel cell separator as compared to the case that the surface of the separator base material is exposed at the portions of the defects of the resin coat. |
| US08921002B2 |
Manufacturing of fuel cell membrane electrode assemblies incorporating photocurable cationic crosslinkable resin gasket
A first transport system moves a web comprising a subgasketed CCM layer and an application system applies a crosslinkable resin to at least a subgasketed portion of the subgasketed CCM layer. The crosslinkable resin preferably comprises a photocurable cationic crosslinkable resin. A first curing apparatus subjects an exposed surface of the crosslinkable resin to a photo curing process to initiate curing of the crosslinkable resin. A second transport system moves a GDL into adhering contact with a partially cured exposed surface of the crosslinkable resin of the CCM layer so as to form an MEA layer. A second curing apparatus subjects the GDL, partially cured crosslinkable resin, and CCM layer structure to a thermal curing process to substantially complete curing of the crosslinkable resin. A converting system is configured to receive the MEA layer and produce a plurality of discrete MEAs from the MEA layer. |
| US08921000B2 |
Fuel cell
An anode separator of a fuel cell forms: a plurality of gas flow channels arranged in parallel to let a fuel gas flow to an MEA; a supply passage configured to supply the plurality of gas flow channels with the fuel gas; and a recovery passage configured to recover the fuel gas from the plurality of gas flow channels. The plurality of gas flow channels include: a gas flow channel connects the supply passage and the recovery passage; and a gas flow channel having the supply passage side blocked. |
| US08920998B2 |
Flexible fuel cell structures having external support
Fuel cell components provide fuel cells on a flexible sheet that defines a wall of a flexible plenum. An external support structure limits expansion of the plenum in response to forces exerted by a pressurized reactant. The external support structure may comprise a portion of a housing of a portable device. Cathodes of the fuel cells may be accessible from an outside of the flexible sheet and exposed to ambient air while anodes of the fuel cell are accessible from an inside of the flexible sheet and exposed to a fuel, such as hydrogen gas. |
| US08920997B2 |
Hybrid fuel heat exchanger—pre-reformer in SOFC systems
A fuel cell system includes at least one fuel cell stack, a fuel inlet conduit, and a fuel heat exchanger containing a fuel reformation catalyst. The fuel heat exchanger is connected to the fuel inlet conduit and to at least one fuel cell system exhaust conduit which in operation provides a high temperature exhaust stream to the fuel heat exchanger. |
| US08920994B2 |
Fuel cell system
A fuel cell system comprising a fuel cell and a motor connected to the fuel cell, and also comprising a converter connected between the fuel cell and the motor, the converter adjusting output of the fuel cell to output to the motor, and a controller that controls the fuel cell and the converter. The controller outputs, to the converter, request power or a request voltage based on an operation state of the fuel cell, and the converter selectively performs an output feedback control that performs an adjustment of supply power to be output to the motor such that the output request power is satisfied or a voltage feedback control that performs an adjustment of an output voltage to be output to the motor such that the output request voltage is satisfied. |
| US08920988B2 |
Fuel cell system
The potential energy from a hydrogen tank is used in a gas jet pump, which draws in anode waste gas via an inlet and recirculates it to an anode inlet. To ensure that this system operates effectively even under low loads, a part of the waste gas is supplied to a compressor, and the compressed waste gas is supplied to the motive jet inlet of a gas jet pump, which may be the same one to which the hydrogen from the tank is also supplied. Different gas jet pumps may also be used, for the hydrogen from the tank on the one hand, and the compressed waste gas on the other hand. |
| US08920985B2 |
Power generation method using a fuel cell having a stabilized cathode catalyst
A method of generating electrical power includes flowing hydrogen across an anode, splitting the hydrogen into protons and electrons using a catalyst attached to the anode, directing the electrons to a circuit to produce electrical power, flowing oxygen across a cathode, splitting the oxygen molecules into oxygen atoms using a cathode catalyst, passing the protons through an electrolyte to the cathode, and combining the protons with oxygen to form water. The cathode catalyst includes a plurality of nanoparticles having terraces formed of platinum, and corner regions and edge regions formed of a second metal. |
| US08920983B2 |
Microbial fuel cell aerator
A device for mixing and aerating a body of water, the device includes a microbial fuel cell comprising an anode and a cathode; an electricity management subsystem electrically connecting the anode and the cathode; and a mixing subsystem electrically connected to the electricity management subsystem. The device can be used to mix or aerate a body of water containing organic material while simultaneously reducing the requirements for aeration. The body of water may provide organic material to the microbial fuel cell to produce electricity to power the mixing subsystem. |
| US08920977B2 |
Negative electrode material for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, and nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery using the same
A negative electrode material for a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, where the negative electrode contains a carbon material A and a carbon material B. Carbon material A is a multilayer-structure carbon material containing a graphitic particle having an amorphous carbon surface covering, where the interplaner spacing of 002 planes, by wide-angle XRD, is 3.37 Å or less, Lc is 900 Å or more, the tap density is 0.8 g/cm3 or more, and the Raman R value is from 0.25 to 0.6. Carbon material B is a graphitic particle where the interplanar spacing of 002 planes, by wide-angle XRD, is 3.37 Å or less, Lc is 900 Å or more, the tap density is 0.8 g/cm3 or more, the Raman R value is from 0.2 to 0.5, and the average degree of circularity, determined by a flow-type particle analyzer, is 0.9 or more. |
| US08920976B2 |
Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery
A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery disclosed in the present application includes: a positive electrode capable of absorbing and releasing lithium, containing a positive electrode active material composed of a lithium-containing transition metal oxide having a layered crystalline structure; and a negative electrode capable of absorbing and releasing lithium, containing a negative electrode active material composed of a lithium-containing transition metal oxide obtained by substituting some of Ti element of a lithium-containing titanium oxide having a spinel crystalline structure with one or more element different from Ti, wherein a retention of the negative electrode is set to be greater than a retention of the positive electrode, and an irreversible capacity rate of the negative electrode is set to be greater than an irreversible capacity rate of the positive electrode, whereby a discharge ends by negative electrode limitation. |
| US08920975B2 |
Method of producing nitrided lithium-transition metal compound oxide, nitrided lithium-transition metal compound oxide, and lithium-ion battery
Provided is a method of producing a nitrided lithium-transition metal compound oxide having a rock-salt layer structure or a spinel structure, including: preparing a raw material composite that has a raw material containing lithium, transition metal, and oxygen and a nitriding agent that is expressed by a following General Formula (1) and is solid or liquid at room temperature (25° C.); and synthesizing the nitrided lithium-transition metal compound oxide by firing the raw material composite to nitride the raw material. R1, R2, and R3 are independent of each other and are each a functional group having at least one of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), and nitrogen (N). |
| US08920974B2 |
Cathode materials having high energy density and lithium second battery containing the same
Disclosed is a cathode material comprising a mixture of an oxide powder (a) defined herein and an oxide powder (b) selected from the group consisting of an oxide powder (b1) defined herein and an oxide powder (b2) defined herein and a combination thereof wherein a mix ratio of the two oxide powders (oxide powder (a):oxide powder (b)) is 50:50 to 90:10. The cathode material uses a combination of an oxide powder (a) and 50% or less of an oxide powder (b) which can exert high capacity, high cycle stability, superior storage stability and high-temperature stability, thus advantageously exhibiting high energy density and realizing high capacity batteries. |
| US08920973B2 |
Manufacturing method of positive electrode active material and positive electrode active material
A positive electrode active material for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries includes a coating layer containing at least nickel (Ni) and/or manganese (Mn) on the surface of a complex oxide particle containing lithium (Li) and cobalt (Co), wherein a binding energy value obtained by analysis of a surface state by an ESCA surface analysis on the surface of the coating layer is 642.0 eV or more and not more than 642.5 eV in an Mn2p3 peak, and a peak interval of Co—Mn is 137.6 eV or more and not more than 138.0 eV. |
| US08920969B2 |
Alkaline electrochemical cells with separator and electrolyte combination
An alkaline electrochemical cell having an anode including electrochemically active anode material, a cathode including electrochemically active cathode material, a separator between the anode and the cathode, and an electrolyte. The electrolyte includes a hydroxide dissolved in water. The separator in combination with the electrolyte has an initial area-specific resistance between about 100 mOhm-cm2 and about 220 mOhm-cm2. |
| US08920968B2 |
Overlaying member and film-covered electrical device
A battery element (2) includes a positive electrode and a negative electrode stacked via a separator. A collector portion (3) is formed by collectively bonding each of positive electrode plates and negative electrode plates which extend outward from this stacked region. Laminated films (5, 6) are obtained by laminating a thermally-fusible resin layer and a metal layer, and by sealing the battery element (2) and electrolyte by thermally fusing sealing portion (8) at a peripheral edge. A tab (4) is connected to collector portion (3) and extends outward from the laminated films (5, 6). An overlaying member (7) includes a protective region (7d) which protects the laminated films (5, 6) from corners (2c) of the battery element (2), corners (3c) of the collector portion (3) and corners (4c) of the tab (4), and a communication portion (7c) through which electrolyte can pass. |
| US08920967B2 |
Electric storage element and production method thereof
There is provided an electric storage element and a production method thereof. The electric storage element has excellent air tightness at a portion connected with an external terminal and realizes high assembling performance, even in a simple configuration. The electric storage element includes casings, an external terminal that has a surface exposed outward from one of the casings, a current collector that is provided inside the casings and is connected to the external terminal, and an electrode assembly that is provided inside the casings and is connected to the current collector. The casings are provided with a through hole. The external terminal includes a flange in contact with an outer surface of one of the casings, and a first shaft that extends from the flange to be inserted into the through hole in one of the casings and be welded over the entire periphery. |
| US08920966B2 |
Battery
A battery includes a cover for sealing an opening of a battery case which contains an electrode assembly therein and current collectors for electrically connecting external terminals whose at least parts are disposed outside of the cover to the electrode assembly, respectively. Gaskets are interposed between a lower surface of the cover and the current collectors, respectively. In the gasket, a caulked portion is contained in an engagement recess formed at the lower surface of the cover. In contrast, the entire gasket is contained in another engagement recess formed at the lower surface. |
| US08920963B2 |
Portable device
A portable device, which performs wireless communication with a communication peer, includes a battery, which powers an electronic component, and a case, which accommodates the electronic component and battery. The case includes a battery compartment having an opening. An elastic waterproof seal surrounds the opening. A battery lid, which covers the opening, is formed integrally with the waterproof seal and coupled to the case in a direction perpendicular to a radial direction of the waterproof seal. A rim around the opening of the battery compartment pushes the waterproof seal when coupling the battery lid to the case thereby elastically deforming the waterproof seal in an inward radial direction. The waterproof seal, when elastically deformed, keeps the battery lid coupled to the case and seals the battery lid and case in a liquid-tight state. |
| US08920962B2 |
Secondary battery
A secondary battery includes an electrode assembly comprising a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, and a separator located between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate; a case accommodating the electrode assembly; and a cap assembly coupled to the case, wherein the cap assembly comprises a cap plate sealing the case and having a short-circuit hole, an inversion plate in the short-circuit hole of the cap plate, a connection plate covering the short-circuit hole of the cap plate, and an insulation layer on the inversion plate or the connection plate. |
| US08920961B2 |
Lithium ion battery separator with shutdown property
Provided is a microporous separator for a lithium secondary battery having shutdown properties wherein the separator comprises a propylene random copolymer which has a melt index of 0.5-10 g/10 minutes and comprises one or more species of comonomers in the content of 0.1-8 wt %. |
| US08920960B2 |
Porous film for separator, battery separator, battery electrode, and manufacturing methods therefor, and lithium secondary battery
The present invention provides a lithium secondary battery using a separator including a porous film formed by binding inorganic oxide particles together with a binder. The inorganic oxide particles are treated so that an amount of alkali metal elements eluted therefrom when they are immersed in ion exchange water is reduced to 1000 ppm or less. As a result, it is possible to provide a lithium secondary battery with a high degree of reliability, whose characteristics deteriorate less when it is used or stored for an extended period. |
| US08920957B2 |
Cooling device for a battery
A cooling device is provided for a battery (1). The cooling device has a housing (3). To further improve the cooling of batteries, in particular of high-voltage batteries for hybrid vehicles or electric vehicles, the housing (3) has a liquid-cooling arrangement and an air-cooling arrangement. For winter operation, a heating unit is integrated. |
| US08920956B2 |
Battery system and manifold assembly having a manifold member and a connecting fitting
A battery system and a manifold assembly therein are provided. The assembly includes a manifold member having a tubular wall with an inner surface defining a central aperture that extends from the first end to the second end. The tubular wall further includes apertures extending therethrough. The manifold member further includes tubular port members disposed over the apertures, and a sealing member disposed on the inner surface proximate to the first end, and a male connecting portion extending from the second end. The assembly further includes a connecting fitting having a tubular coupling portion, an abutment ring, and a tubular body. The tubular coupling portion is removably coupled to the first end of the manifold member within the central aperture such that the sealing member contacts an outer surface of the tubular coupling portion and the abutment ring abuts against the first end of the manifold member. |
| US08920953B2 |
Lithium ion secondary battery including an elastic member arranged inside an electrode assembly and method for producing the same
A lithium ion secondary battery includes: an electrode assembly including a positive electrode plate, a negative electrode plate, and a separator; and an elastic member. The electrode assembly is wound around an axis into a flat shape having a curved end defining a corner portion. The elastic member is arranged inside the electrode assembly and into at least the corner portion of the electrode assembly such that at least a portion of the elastic member is positioned between at least a portion of one of the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate and at least a portion of the separator in a direction perpendicular to the axis. The elastic member is made of a material having porosity. |
| US08920944B2 |
Use of a precursor of an N-dopant for doping an organic semiconductive material, precursor and electronic or optoelectronic component
Use of a precursor of an n-dopant for doping an organic semiconductive material, as a blocking layer, as a charge injection layer, as an electrode material, as a storage material or as a semiconductor material itself in electronic or optoelectronic components, the precursor being selected from the following formulae 1-3c: |
| US08920942B2 |
Organic electroluminescent element, display device and illuminating device
Disclosed is an organic electroluminescent element having high luminous efficiency and long life. Also disclosed are a display device and an illuminating device respectively using such an organic electroluminescent element. Specifically disclosed is an organic electroluminescent element comprising an electrode and at least one or more organic layers on a substrate. This organic electroluminescent element is characterized in that at least one of the organic layers is a light-emitting layer containing a phosphorescent compound and a host compound, the phosphorescent compound has a HOMO of −5.15 to −3.50 eV and a LUMO of from −1.25 to +1.00 eV, and the host compound has a 0-0 band of the phosphorescence spectrum at not more than 460 nm and a glass transition temperature of not less than 60° C. |
| US08920938B2 |
Flat product composed of a metal material, in particular a steel material, use of such flat product and roller and process for producing such flat products
With the invention a metallic flat product can be systematically made available with such a fine, stochastic or quasi-stochastic surface texture that after a typical automotive paint application it is only minimally perceptible, if at all, by the human eye. At the same time, in the case of a surface topography constituted according to the invention, the transition between the peak plateaus and the valleys takes place via steep flanks. In this way, it is achieved that the morphology of the sheet metal surface is practically independent of the actual depth of the valleys. As a result therefore, the morphology of the sheet metal surface of a metallic flat product according to the invention is also independent of the skin-pass rate, which is obtained when the fine metal texture is produced by skin-pass rolling. |
| US08920937B2 |
Zirconium modified protective coating
A protective coating system includes a nickel-aluminum-zirconium alloy coating having beta phase nickel-aluminum and at least one phase selected from gamma phase nickel and the gamma prime phase nickel-aluminum. The nickel-aluminum-zirconium alloy coating comprises 10 vol % to 60 vol % of the beta phase nickel-aluminum or 25 vol % to 75 vol % of the beta phase nickel-aluminum. |
| US08920932B2 |
Recycling carbon fibers from epoxy using solvent cracking
Methods of extracting recycling carbon fibers are provided. Method of extracting and recycling carbon fibers with furan-2-carbaldehyde are provided and systems for performing the same are also provided. Compositions comprising resin composites, carbon fibers, and/or furan-2-carbaldehyde are also provided. |
| US08920927B2 |
Resin particle and resin dispersion
Resin particles which are excellent in electrostatic property, thermal storage stability and thermal properties, and have evenness of particle diameter are to be provided. The resin particles are core-shell resin particles (C2) each comprising one or more film-like shell layers (P) comprising a first resin (a) and a core layer (Q) comprising a second resin (b). Core-shell type resin particles (C2) each comprising a film-like shell layer (P) in one or more layer structure comprising a first resin (a) and a core layer (Q) in one layer structure comprising a second resin (b), wherein the weight ratio of (P) and (Q) is in a range of (0.1:99.9) to (70:30), the content of volatile components of (C2) is 2% by weight or lower, and (a) has an initial softening temperature of 40 to 270° C., a glass transition temperature of 20 to 250° C., a flow temperature of 60 to 300° C., and the difference of the glass transition temperature and the flow temperature in a range of 0 to 120° C. and contains 20 to 80% by weight of vinyl acetate as constituent units. |
| US08920926B2 |
Photocatalytic colored roofing granules
Algae-resistant roofing granules include a mineral core and an exterior coating including clay, colloidal silica, phosphate, a metal oxide, and a photocatalytic particulate having an average size under 100 nm. By varying the proportions of the components to the binder for the exterior coating, improved control of the pot life of the coating composition can be achieved, and the binder can be formulated to accommodate different manufacturing conditions. |
| US08920924B2 |
Method for producing alkali metal niobate particles, and alkali metal niobate particles
Disclosed are a method of producing fine particulate alkali metal niobate in a liquid phase system, wherein the size and shape of particles of the fine particulate alkali metal niobate can be controlled; and fine particulate alkali metal niobate having a controlled shape and size. Specifically disclosed are a method of producing particulate sodium-potassium niobate represented by the formula (1): NaxK(1-x)NbO3 (1), the method including four specific steps, wherein a high-concentration alkaline solution containing Na+ ion and K+ ion is used as an alkaline solution; and particulate sodium-potassium niobate having a controlled shape and size. |
| US08920921B2 |
Terpolymer blends and their use as pressure-sensitive adhesives
Disclosed herein are blends prepared from polyester terpolymers that function as pressure-sensitive adhesives. The disclosed articles comprise the terpolymer blends adhered to a release liner. The disclosed implant devices comprise the pressure-sensitive adhesive blend adhered to a surface thereof. The pressure-sensitive adhesive blend can promote adhesion of the implant device to a location in a subject. |
| US08920907B2 |
Resin molded article and display device
A resin molded article according to the present invention includes a base portion and an erected wall which is erected from the base portion, wherein, in an upper end surface of the erected wall, there is exposed a gate portion formed through an injection of a resin material during resin molding. Further, in an inner surface of the erected wall which is opposite from an externally-appearing side thereof, at opposite portions beside the gate portion, there is formed a reduction surface which gradually reduces the erected wall in wall thickness toward the upper end surface of the erected wall. |
| US08920902B2 |
Hook to hook releasable fastener
Fasteners are generally described. In some examples, a fastener may include at least one hook. The at least one hook may include an arcuate portion and a linking portion. The arcuate portion may be connected by the linking portion to a pivot point. The pivot point may be located with respect to the first member so that, as the linking portion pivots around the pivot point, the arcuate portion moves along an arcuate path between a non-fastening position and a fastening position. In the fastening position the arcuate portion may extend beyond the first member to engage with the second member to secure it to the first member. |
| US08920900B2 |
Heat activated expansion foam with lip seal
A cavity filler for use in a hollow pillar of a vehicle. The cavity filler includes a carrier having a generally planar upper surface, an expandable foam mounted to the carrier wherein the expandable foam is mounted to the carrier around a peripheral edge of the carrier. The invention further includes a flange connected to the expandable foam (also made of the expandable foam) wherein the flange extends away from and generally parallel with the planar upper surface of the carrier. The extension and flange of the expandable foam are operable to extend the expandable foam to ensure a full filling of the expandable foam after the heat treating process. The fully occupied hollow cavity of the pillar with the expandable foam blocks the transmission of noise from the engine, wind and/or road noise through the pillars to the interior vehicle cabin. |
| US08920896B2 |
Information recording medium and manufacturing method of same
An information recording medium (100) of the present invention includes a substrate (1) and a recording layer provided on the substrate (1) and having optical properties that can be changed by irradiation with a laser beam. The recording layer is formed of a plurality of arrayed minute recording regions (e.g., phase-change particles (2)). A part or all of the recording region is made of a recording material containing Te and O. The recording region has a length of 30 nm or less in an information recording direction. Preferably, the recording material further contains an element M, where M is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Pd, Au, and Pt. |
| US08920894B2 |
Rubber-resin laminate
Disclosed is a vulcanized rubber laminate, wherein a thermoplastic resin layer and an unvulcanized epichlorohydrin rubber composition layer containing a specific maleimide compound, vulcanizing agent, and acid acceptor are heated and bonded. Specifically disclosed is a laminate configured by heating and bonding an unvulcanized epichlorohydrin rubber composition layer (A) and a thermoplastic resin (B), wherein the unvulcanized epichlorohydrin rubber composition contains: an epichlorohydrin rubber (a), a compound containing one or more maleimide group within the molecule (b), a vulcanizing agent (c), and an acid acceptor (d). |
| US08920891B2 |
Rheology modified relatively high melt strength polyethylene compositions and methods of making pipes, films, sheets, and blow-molded articles
A polymer composition comprises a low-molecular-weight (LMW) ethylene polymer component and a high-molecular-weight (HMW) ethylene polymer component coupled with a polysulfonyl azide. Preferably, the LMW polyethylene component and the HMW polyethylene component co-crystallize in the composition such that it exhibits a single or substantially single peak in a lamella thickness distribution (LTD) curve. The ethylene polymer for the LMW and the HMW polyethylene components can be either homopolymer or ethylene copolymer. Preferably, both components are an ethylene copolymer of the same, or different, composition (that is, with the same or different comonomers). A method of making a pipe that includes selecting a polymer composition having a substantially single peak in the LTD curve is described. Compositions comprising a chromium-catalyzed ethylene polymer, coupled with a polysulfonyl azide are also described herein. |
| US08920889B2 |
Optical film, polarizing plate, and image-forming display device
An optical film having: a hard coat layer; an optically anisotropic layer; and a transparent support, wherein the optically anisotropic layer contains a liquid crystalline compound and a binder, the hard coat layer, the transparent support, and the optically anisotropic layer are laminated in this order, a surface of the optically anisotropic layer contains a fluorine-containing compound not forming covalent bond with the binder of the optically anisotropic layer, a surface of the optical film on the hard coat layer-formed side contains a fluorine-containing or silicone series compound being fixed by covalent bond, and a topmost surface properties of the optical film on hard coat layer-formed side satisfies the specific conditions. |
| US08920888B2 |
Plasma process, film deposition method and system using rotary chuck
A chuck and a wafer supported thereon are rotated during a plasma process or a film deposition process to reduce thickness non-uniformity of a film processed or deposited on the wafer. |
| US08920887B2 |
Method of bonding conductive material to stainless steel, and HDD magnetic head suspension
A method of bonding a conductive material to stainless steel includes: a first step of applying a conductive paste to a surface of a base plate made of the stainless steel; and a second step of removing, in an area located within the surface of the base plate and covered with the conductive paste, a part of a passivation film on a surface of the stainless steel without allowing a base material of the stainless steel of the base plate to come into contact with air. The removing of the passivation film is achieved, for example, by irradiation of laser light. |
| US08920881B2 |
Method for producing a component covered with a wear-resistant coating
For producing a component, especially a gas turbine component, coated with a wear-protection, corrosion-protection or erosion-protection coating, a method includes the following steps: providing a component (10) to be coated on a component surface (13); at least partially coating the component (11) on its component surface with an at least two-layered protective coating (14), which includes at least one relatively soft layer (15) and at least one relatively hard layer (16); and then surface densifying the at least partially coated component on its coated component surface by ball blasting or shot peening. |
| US08920877B2 |
Preparation of epitaxial graphene surfaces for atomic layer deposition of dielectrics
Processes for preparation of an epitaxial graphene surface to make it suitable for deposition of high-κ oxide-based dielectric compounds such as Al2O3, HfO2, TaO5, or TiO2 are provided. A first process combines ex situ wet chemistry conditioning of an epitaxially grown graphene sample with an in situ pulsing sequence in the ALD reactor. A second process combines ex situ dry chemistry conditioning of the epitaxially grown graphene sample with the in situ pulsing sequence. |
| US08920876B2 |
Method for producing a building panel
A method for producing a building panel. The method includes forming a mix including wood particles, a solvent, a binder and optionally at least one additive, wherein the binder and optionally said at least one additive are homogenously distributed in the mix by means of the solvent and wherein the binder impregnates the wood particles, drying the mix, applying the mix on a substrate, and forming a layer by applying heat and pressure to the mix. |
| US08920865B2 |
Shortening particle compositions and dough products made therefrom
The invention relates to shortening particle compositions that are suitable for use in preparing baked goods such as biscuits, pizza crusts, pot pie crusts, and cinnamon rolls. Typically, the shortening compositions are low in trans fatty acids and in saturated fatty acids. For example, the shortening particle composition may comprise less than about 3% wt. total trans fatty acids and a total of about less than about 61% wt. saturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids. |
| US08920864B2 |
Sensation masking composition
The present invention provides masking compositions that include a lower alkyl carboxylic acid, e.g. acetic acid. Also provided is a masking composition that includes (a) a lower alkyl carboxylic acid (e.g. acetic acid), a warming sensate (e.g. vanillin or vanillyl butyl ether) and/or a cooling sensate (e.g. menthol or isopulegol). |
| US08920861B2 |
Process for obtaining a constituent from whey protein concentrate
For increasing the yield, a process for obtaining a constituent from whey protein concentrate by microfiltration (4) provides for separating from the retentate stream from the microfiltration (4) a reduced-fat substream (14) in two stages (5.1, 5.2) and recirculating it to microfiltration (4). |
| US08920858B2 |
Containers
Improvements in containers are provided, and in particular improvements in containers for preparing and dispensing foamable beverage and food products. The package may contain at least a liquid primary ingredient and a secondary ingredient and comprises at least one wall defining a chamber at least partially filled with the primary ingredient, an outlet for dispensing the prepared product, and a capsule surrounding the primary ingredient separating the secondary ingredient from the primary ingredient. The capsule may be attached to insides of opposing walls of the package such that as the opposing walls are moved further apart the capsule breaks. At least one of the ingredients may include a foaming agent such that the foamed product is produced when the capsule is broken and the primary and secondary ingredients mix. |
| US08920857B2 |
System and method for detection of a contaminated beverage
A system and method for a beverage container configured to test for a contaminated beverage in the beverage container comprises a base of the beverage container, an upper portion of the beverage container, and a sidewall with an inner surface and an outer surface that extends from the base to the upper portion, and a testing material. A portion of the beverage container is the testing material configured to visibly react when the portion of the beverage container is contacted with the contaminated beverage. |
| US08920854B2 |
Oral care compositions for treating xerostomia
Disclosed herein are oral care compositions for promoting salivary flow. Thus, also disclosed are methods of treating and preventing xerostomia. The oral care compositions can contain all-natural ingredients, including, for example, green tea polyphenols and jaborandi extract. |
| US08920851B2 |
Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
The present invention relates to the use of selenate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in methods and compositions for enhancing the activity of the protein phosphatase PP2A. Methods of reducing phosphorylation of tau protein, inhibiting activity of GSK3 and treating or preventing neurodegenerative diseases are also described. |
| US08920849B1 |
Skin treatment method and system
A skin treatment method which includes ionizing oxygen and then mixing the ionized oxygen with saline solution to produce an energized saline solution is disclosed. The method further includes applying the energized saline solution to the skin as a mist-like spray to treat the skin. The system used to carry out the method includes an oxygen concentrator for generating oxygen and an ionizer for imparting an electric charge to the oxygen to produce ionized oxygen. The system also includes a bag of saline solution as well as a peristaltic pump for pumping the saline solution from the bag to a spray nozzle mounted in a handheld wand. The concentrator further includes apparatus for pumping or delivering the oxygen and ultimately the ionized oxygen to the spray nozzle. The spray nozzle mixes and atomizes the ionized oxygen and saline solution to produce a spray-like mist of the same which is then applied to an individual's skin. |
| US08920847B2 |
Menstrual fluid simulant
Menstrual fluid simulants may consistently emulate the physical characteristics of real menstrual fluid, including but not limited to, viscosity, stringiness, surface tension and size and concentration of particulate matter. In addition, the constituents comprising the menstrual fluid simulants may be changed in order to mimic the variations in real menstrual fluid observed from woman to woman and from an individual woman over time. The menstrual fluid simulants are of use in the testing of personal care absorbent products. |
| US08920846B2 |
Microcapsule and production method thereof
A microcapsule in which a liquid droplet is coated with a resin, wherein in the droplet, a pesticidally active solid ingredient is suspended in a compound of formula (I), wherein R represents a C1-C5 alkyl group, is useful as a formulation of a pesticidally active solid ingredient. |
| US08920843B2 |
Slow release of organic salts of local anesthetics for pain relief
Particles of an organic acid salt of an amino acid amide or ester local anesthetic are employed as agents for the improved alleviation of pain. Particularly, the particles find use with surgically created wounds, where the particles may be administered directly into the bed of the wound or topically for transdermal transport. |
| US08920833B2 |
Misuse preventative, controlled release formulation
Disclosed is a misuse preventative, controlled release formulation comprising a core comprising a superabsorbent material (for example, polycarbophil), a controlled release coat surrounding the core, and a plurality of controlled release microparticles having a pharmaceutically active agent (for example, an opioid analgesic) disposed within the core, the coat, or both the core and the coat. When crushed, either intentionally or accidentally, and exposed to an aqueous medium, the superabsorbent material present in the coreswells to encapsulate the microparticles, which remain substantially intact thereby retarding the release of the pharmaceutically active agent from the formulation. Also disclosed is a method of using the misuse preventative, controlled release formulation to deliver a pharmaceutically active agent to a mammal, for example, a human, in need thereof. |
| US08920830B2 |
Temperature reducing, healing wound dressing
The present invention relates to wound dressings having a wound contacting layer that contains a wound healing composition and which is adapted to maintain a temperature different from ambient, for example achieve and maintain a heat-absorbing effect on the underlying tissues. The specific physico-chemical structure of the devices of the invention allows fluid containment and absorption of wound secretions while avoiding skin macerations. |
| US08920828B2 |
Implants for treatment of symptomatic or degenerated intervertebral discs
Devices for the treatment of intervertebral discs are described. The devices, when implanted into the nucleus pulposus of an intervertebral disc, provide for the controlled release of one or more active agents into the disc. The active agent can be a chemonucleolytic agent such as chymopapain. The device can also comprise one or more binders. The device can be an elongate solid body having a tapered or rounded insertion end. Alternatively, the device can include a plurality of particles. For devices containing multiple active agents, the configuration of the device be chosen to provide for the sequential or simultaneous release of each of the active agents. The elongate solid body can include a sheath comprising a first active agent and a core comprising a second active agent. |
| US08920824B2 |
Pretreatment or post exposure treatment for exposure to a toxic substance by pulmonary delivery (inhaler) of a bioscavenger
The present invention relates to a treatment by pulmonary delivery of a bioscavenger to animals as an effective antidote to prevent toxicity produced by exposure of an animal to nerve agents and other toxic substances. |
| US08920823B2 |
Anti-microbial hand towel with time-delay chromatic transfer indicator and absorbency rate delay
A disposable paper towel with an anti-microbial lotion and is provided with a chromatic transfer indicator which undergoes a delayed, visually perceptible color change at a predetermined time after the towel is wetted. An anti-microbial lotion on the towel increases water absorbency times (WAR) to further promote lotion transfer to the skin and increase lotion transfer effectiveness. |
| US08920822B2 |
Skin beautifier
A skin beautifier contains sphingomyelin, which is a phospholipid, as an effective ingredient. In addition, skin-beautifying food or feed contains sphingomyelin as an effective ingredient. The present invention provides a skin beautifier and skin-beautifying food or feed supplying effects on beauty, such as skin-moisturizing and protecting effects, skin-roughness-preventing and improving effects, and a wrinkle-preventing effect, by oral ingestion thereof. |
| US08920819B2 |
Delivery of hydrophilic drugs
Compositions comprising a lipophilic derivative of a hydrophilic drug and an amphiphile compound for use in therapy of the human or animal body are provided. Methods of medical treatment, wherein a composition according to the invention is administered to a human or animal body also form part of the invention. It is preferred that the drug is delivered to the brain. |
| US08920817B2 |
Formulations for coated microprojections containing non-volatile counterions
The invention provides for a formulation for coating one or more microprojections which reduces or minimizes the loss of counterions from the coating in order to achieve a pH-stabilized formulation. |
| US08920816B2 |
Apparatus and method for treating a neuromuscular defect
A method is provided for treating a neuromuscular defect in a subject. One step of the method includes locating a target nerve. After locating the target nerve, a treatment probe is provided. The treatment probe includes an elongated body member having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The distal end portion includes an energy delivery mechanism for stimulating or ablating the target nerve, a monitoring mechanism, and a fluid aspiration/delivery mechanism. Next, the target nerve is verified as an appropriate target for ablation by stimulating and then monitoring the target nerve via the energy delivery mechanism and the monitoring mechanism, respectively. After verifying the target nerve, a tumescent fluid is injected into the tissue surrounding the target nerve. An electric current is then delivered to the energy delivery mechanism to substantially ablate the target nerve. |
| US08920812B2 |
Chimeric RSV-F polypeptide and lentivirus or alpha-retrovirus Gag-based VLPS
The present invention relates to chimeric RSV-F polypeptide and lentivirus or alpha-retrovirus GAG-based virus-like particles (VLPs). The present invention also includes methods of making and using such chimeric VLPs. In certain embodiments, the GAG polypeptide of the chimeric VLPs comprises an HIV or ALV GAG polypeptide. |
| US08920807B2 |
Vault complexes for cytokine delivery
The invention relates to compositions of vault complexes containing recombinant cytokine fusion proteins that include a cytokine and a vault targeting domain, and methods of using the vault complexes to deliver the cytokines to a cell or subject, and methods for using the compositions to treat cancer, such as lung cancer. |
| US08920793B2 |
Biodegradable PAOX polymer particle with cationic property
The present invention relates to the preparation of poly(amino oxalate) (PAOX) using oxalyl chloride, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, and piperazinediethanol, the preparation of biodegradable polymer particles using the PAOX, and the use of PAOX particles as a drug delivery vehicle. The PAOX according to the present invention is a polymer that has three characteristics of biodegradability, biocompatibility, and cationic properties at the same time with appropriate hydrophobicity and thus can be prepared as particles that allow rapid drug release. Moreover, the particles improve the delivery efficiency of a drug into cells and thus can be efficiently used as a drug delivery vehicle for the treatment of acute inflammatory diseases such as acute liver failure and acute lung injury. |
| US08920774B2 |
Drug having regulatory cell ligand contained in liposome
A liposome containing a regulatory cell ligand such as α-galactosyl ceramide or β-galactosyl ceramide is employed as the active ingredient of a drug for preventing or treating immune diseases etc. |
| US08920773B2 |
Systems and methods for metal recovery
Various embodiments provide a process roasting a metal bearing material under oxidizing conditions to produce an oxidized metal bearing material, roasting the oxidized metal bearing material under reducing conditions to produce a roasted metal bearing material, leaching the roasted metal hearing material in a basic medium to yield a pregnant leach solution, conditioning the pregnant leach solution to thrill a preprocessed metal bearing material; and leaching the preprocessed metal bearing material in acid medium. |
| US08920770B2 |
System and method for on-board waste heat recovery
A technique is described including receiving a hydrocarbon stream, and heating the hydrocarbon stream with an exhaust steam from an internal combustion engine. This technique may include reacting the hydrocarbon stream catalytically to produce hydrogen and a modified hydrocarbon stream having a lower saturation state than the hydrocarbon stream, recovering energy from the hydrogen stream, and/or providing the modified hydrocarbon stream to a fuel supply for the internal combustion engine. |
| US08920769B2 |
Amino catalyzed production of hydrogen from silylated derivatives as hydrogen carrier
A method for producing hydrogen comprising the steps of: i) contacting a compound (C) comprising one or more groups Si—H with an amine based catalyst in a solvent selected from an alcohol or an aqueous solution, thereby forming hydrogen and a by-product (C1); wherein said amine based catalyst is as defined in claim 1; ii) recovering the obtained hydrogen. |
| US08920760B2 |
Metal amidoborane compositions and processes for their preparation
The present invention provides compositions comprising a metal amidoborane and an amine, and processes for preparing the metal amidoborane compositions. In particular, the process comprises contacting ammonia borane with a metal amide in the presence of an amine solvent to form the metal amidoborane composition. The invention also provides methods for generating hydrogen, wherein the method comprises heating the metal amidoborane composition such that hydrogen is released. |
| US08920759B2 |
Method and apparatus for reducing NOx emissions from a lean burning hydrocarbon fueled power source
One embodiment includes an oxidation catalyst assembly formed by applying a washcoat of platinum and a NOx storage material to a portion of a substrate material. |
| US08920757B1 |
Reductant dosing control systems and methods
Reductant dosing systems and methods for engine exhaust aftertreatment are disclosed. The opening and closing of a metering valve in the reductant dosing system is controlled in a manner that mitigates pressure oscillations in the dosing system. The metering valve is opened in response to the dosing command exceeding a minimum threshold value and the differential pressure across the metering valve exceeding a differential pressure threshold. The metering valve is closed in response to either the differential pressure across the metering valve dropping below a differential pressure threshold or the actual dosed quantity exceeding the dosing command. |
| US08920756B2 |
Silver promoted close-coupled NOx absorber
Ag/Al2O3 materials may be packaged in a suitable flow-through reactor, in combination with another material selected as a passive NOx adsorber material (PNA), both the silver material and the adsorber material being close coupled to the exhaust manifold of a diesel engine, and upstream of other catalytic devices, such as a diesel oxidation catalyst and a selective reduction catalyst for NOx. The silver catalyst material uses hydrogen in a cold-start engine exhaust and serves to oxidize NO to NO2 in the relatively low temperature, hydrocarbon-containing, exhaust during a short period following the engine cold start, and to temporarily store NOx during the start-up period. After the flowing exhaust gas stream has heated the PNA and the downstream catalytic devices, the silver yields its nitrogen oxides for conversion to nitrogen by the then-operating devices before NOx is discharged to the atmosphere. |
| US08920752B2 |
Systems and methods for high speed array printing and hybridization
Novel and improved systems and methods for high speed arraying, hybridization, quantitative development and/or assaying are provided. Some embodiments provide a web based arraying format. Some other embodiments provide a sheet based arraying format. Some embodiments use a drop on drop assaying or hybridization mode. In some embodiments, a substantially inert substrate is utilized. In some other embodiments, an interactive substrate is utilized. |
| US08920749B2 |
Microchip and liquid sending method for microchip
A microchip capable of sending liquid in a micro flow channel to a predetermined place irrespective of the pressure difference and sending a mixture of two or more liquid masses to a predetermined place even if the channel structure is simple. The microchip comprises an intermediate reservoir portion provided in a micro flow channel and adapted for temporarily holding liquid sent through the micro flow channel. The microchip is characterized in that the intermediate reservoir portion has a side channel, the volume of the intermediate reservoir portion is smaller than the total volume of the liquid sent into the intermediate reservoir portion, the side channel is provided for communication of a micro flow channel on the upstream side of the intermediate reservoir portion with a micro flow channel on the downstream side thereof, and the cross-section area of the side channel is smaller than that of the micro flow channel. |
| US08920743B2 |
Faucet mountable water conditioning devices
A faucet mountable water conditioning devices include a relatively simple configuration that allows for reduced cost, easy installation, and a pleasing aesthetic. In one or more implementations, a faucet mountable water conditioning device includes a universal faucet mounting mechanism. The universal faucet mounting mechanism allows the faucet mountable water conditioning device to connect and seal to a wide variety of faucet designs and sizes simply by pressing the mounting mechanism over the faucet. The faucet mountable water conditioning device can also include a base configured to hold a water conditioning source. In one or more implementations a connector can couple the base to the mounting mechanism; thereby, allowing the base to move between active and inactive positions. |
| US08920742B2 |
Heat exchanger mixing system
The present invention relates to a heat exchanger mixing system comprising at least one heat exchanger zone, at least one connection plate having one or more mixing units, at least four corners per connection plate, wherein each corner being either blind passage corner, a through-passage corner, a single passage corner, or a double passage corner, and the one or more mixing units are provided with static mixing elements. Present invention relates further to use of a heat exchanger mixing system, and a process for mixing fluids. |
| US08920738B2 |
Method for safely processing a fluid via monitoring and decreasing explosiveness
Safely processing fluid via monitoring and decreasing explosiveness of vapor-gas species formed therefrom, or contained therein. Fluid input unit 12, for transporting source fluid 24; first fluid processing unit 14, for receiving and processing fluid 26, and forming processed fluid including vapor-gas portion 30; vapor-gas explosiveness monitoring and decreasing unit 16, for measuring at least an indication of explosiveness level of vapor-gas portion 30, wherein if the measurement exceeds a pre-determined threshold explosiveness level (PDTEL), then vapor-gas portion 30 is condensed, for forming condensate and output vapor-gas 32 whose explosiveness level is less than lower explosion limit (LEL) of output vapor-gas 32; second fluid processing unit 18, for processing output vapor-gas 32, and forming processed vapor-gas product 34. Includes an output unit 20 for transporting processed vapor-gas product 34 as (vapor-gas, liquid, or/and solid) output products 36, for disposal, storage, or/and additional processing, and a central process control unit 22. |
| US08920735B2 |
SCC equipped with foam removal unit
The present invention provides a SCC (Spinning Cone Column) equipped with a foam removal unit comprising: a housing having a rotation axis; a supply part of at least one reactant formed inside of the housing; at least two spinning cones that are installed so as to have a constant gradient from the upper part to the lower part to the rotation axis, move supplied reactants through the reactant supply part, and rotate around the rotation axis; a fixed cone that is fixed and formed on the inner side of the housing, and provides a pathway for sequentially moving reactant from a spinning cone at the upper part to a spinning cone at the lower part; a product collection part for collecting reactants moved through the spinning cone and the fixed cone; and a driving part for rotating the spinning cone, wherein a foam removal unit is installed on one side of the housing. The SCC according to the present invention solves the problems that foam is generated when separating material to be removed to decrease removal yield and lower stability of the product, and may improve removal yield and product stability because a foam removal unit is for removing generated foam is installed. |
| US08920734B2 |
Candle dispenser device
Devices dispense air treatment chemicals in response to heat generated by a candle. There is a support mounted on the candle that carries a substrate bearing the air treatment chemical. The support holds a heating plate with substrate thereon over the candle, and a chimney in the heating plate (and passage through the substrate) allow heated air to pass through when the candle wax is being combusted. Heat dispersal fins are formed along the chimney. A washer shaped substrate is provided that is made of fiberglass bound with polyvinyl alcohol and bears the air treatment chemical. |
| US08920732B2 |
Systems and methods for actively controlling steam-to-carbon ratio in hydrogen-producing fuel processing systems
The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for actively controlling the steam-to-carbon ratio in hydrogen-producing fuel processing systems that include a feedstock delivery system. The feedstock delivery system supplies a combined feedstock stream including steam and carbon-containing feedstock to a hydrogen-producing region, which produces a mixed gas stream including hydrogen gas as a majority component therefrom. The systems and methods may include measuring a thermodynamic property of a steam stream, a carbon-containing feedstock stream, and/or the combined feedstock stream and controlling the flow rate and/or pressure of a water stream, the steam stream, and/or the carbon-containing feedstock stream based on a desired steam-to-carbon ratio in the combined feedstock stream and/or a desired flow rate of the mixed gas stream and may include feedforward and/or feedback control strategies. |
| US08920728B2 |
Biosensor test member and method for making the same
A biological test member, and method of making the same, is disclosed with the member including a substrate. The test member has usefulness, for example, in testing a person's blood glucose level. A first layer and a second layer of conductive metal are printed or otherwise applied on the substrate in an electrode pattern. The metal or metals are cured or sintered at a low, non-damaging temperature, such as by applying one or more pulses of a high-energy broad spectrum light. A layer of reagent may be provided on said second metal layer. |
| US08920727B2 |
Arrangement and method for electrochemically measuring biochemical reactions and method for producing the arrangement
A device is intended to electrochemically measure biochemical reactions and includes a base plate, a sensor array situated on the latter, a coating of the base plate, and a sealing film with at least one recess. The recess is mechanically connected to the base plate and/or to the coating of the base plate and forms a flow cell above the sensor array. An inlet and an outlet of the flow cell are in the form of continuous recesses in the base plate. The active surfaces of the sensors are free of the coating and regions of the base plate adjacent to the sensors are covered by the coating. |
| US08920724B2 |
Specimen processing apparatus
The present invention is to present a specimen processing apparatus, comprising: an imaging device for imaging a cap of a covered specimen container containing a specimen; an aspirating device including a specimen aspirating tube, moving the specimen aspirating tube so as to pass the specimen aspirating tube through the cap of the covered specimen container and aspirating the specimen contained in the covered specimen container via the specimen aspirating tube; an aspiration controller for controlling a movement of the specimen aspirating tube into the covered specimen container based on an image obtained by the imaging device; and a specimen processing device for processing the specimen aspirated by the aspirating device. |
| US08920723B2 |
Sample support structure and methods
A sample support structure comprising a sample support manufactured from a semiconductor material and having one or more openings therein. Methods of making and using the sample support structure. |
| US08920721B2 |
Clamp suitable for gripping a biological sample holder, assembly consisting of a biological sample holder and a suitable clamp, and treatment and/or analysis machine
A machine for treatment and/or analysis of biological samples is provided. The machine includes a hinged arm to which a clamp for gripping a first biological sample holder is fixed. The clamp includes first and second arms able to move relative to each other along a gripping position between a first position of gripping the first biological sample holder, and a first position of releasing the biological sample holder. Each arm of the clamp includes a groove. When the first and second arms are in the first position of release, the first and second grooves are spaced away from each other along the gripping direction, and when the first and second arms are in the first gripping position, the first and second grooves are brought closer to each other along the gripping direction, so as to be able to receive lateral edges of and grip the first biological sample holder. |
| US08920720B2 |
Rotary tissue processor with configurable stations
A configurable tissue processing system is disclosed that includes a plurality of configurable tissue processing stations, each station configured to receive tissue samples and selectively configurable to heat, agitate and apply either a positive pressure or a vacuum pressure to the received tissue samples; a transport mechanism that is configured to transport the tissue samples between the plurality of configurable tissue processing stations; and a control unit coupled to the plurality of configurable tissue processing stations and to the transport mechanism, the control unit controlling the transport mechanism to selectively position the tissue samples in the plurality of configurable tissue processing stations, and the control unit configuring each of the plurality of configurable tissue processing stations to heat, agitate and apply either a positive pressure or a vacuum pressure to the received samples. Also disclosed is a method of configuring the plurality of tissue processing stations. |
| US08920718B2 |
Methods and devices to generate luminescence from integrated electrode chips by cathodic and bipolar pulses
The invention describes novel chemiluminescence electrode devices and their novel properties to enable achieving luminescence signal by electrical excitation by cathodic or bipolar pulses in aqueous electrolyte solutions. These devices form a significant improvement in construction of cheap and reliable means for especially diagnosis of health conditions in point-of-need purposes. |
| US08920717B2 |
Method for reducing microorganisms on produce using chlorine dioxide gas
This invention provides a method for processing produce to reduce microorganisms thereon by treating the produce in a treatment chamber. The method comprises exposing the produce to an atmosphere comprising gaseous chlorine dioxide and a carrier gas in a treatment chamber and can comprise controlling the concentration of chlorine dioxide in the treatment chamber, moving the produce in the treatment chamber during exposure to the gaseous chlorine dioxide, spraying water to remove the gaseous chlorine dioxide, and purging the treatment chamber to remove any residual chlorine dioxide. |
| US08920708B2 |
Cooling device of hot-rolled steel strip
The present invention provides a method of cooling a hot-rolled steel strip which has passed through a finishing rolling, including: cooling the hot-rolled steel strip from a first temperature of not lower than 600° C. and not higher than 650° C. to a second temperature of not higher than 450° C. with cooling water having the water amount density of not lower than 4 m3/m2/min and not higher than 10 m3/m2/min, wherein with respect to the area of the target surface, the area of a portion where a plurality of spray jets of the cooling water directly strikes on the target surface is at least 80%. |
| US08920704B2 |
Ducting for a fluid transfer pipeline for an aircraft or spacecraft, method for producing same and aeronautical structure incorporating same
The present invention relates to a ducting for a fluid transfer pipeline for an aircraft or spacecraft, an aeronautical structure incorporating it and a method for producing this ducting.The ducting (1) comprises a pipe (2) with a thermoplastic or thermoplastic elastomeric layer (4) and a reinforcing layer (5) surmounting it. The pipe has a curved and/or bent geometry and the reinforcing layer is made of a composite material based on reinforcing means (6) that are in intimate and direct contact with the subjacent layer, such as the inner layer, said geometry being obtained by one or other of the following two methods (a) and (b): a) the inner layer is previously hot formed to give it this geometry, the reinforcing means being of choice: (i) impregnated with a thermosetting matrix, the reinforcing layer forming thermosetting composite, or (ii) either reinforcing fibers intermixed with thermoplastic fibers or powders, or impregnated with a plastic polymeric coating that is curable chemically, the reinforcing layer forming a thermoplastic composite; or b) the inner layer, in its initial rectilinear geometry, is first of all covered with the reinforcing layer in which said reinforcing means are reinforcing fibers intermixed with a thermoplastic material in the form of fibers, film or powder, and this inner layer covered in this way is then blow-molded in order to give the pipe its final geometry, the reinforcing layer obtained forming a thermoplastic composite. |
| US08920701B2 |
Method for producing ceramic articles
A method for producing a sanitary article, comprises the step of introducing liquid clay into the casting chamber of a casting mould, the step of hardening the liquid clay in the casting mould and the step of separating the casting mould for removing the hardened sanitary article out of the casting mould. Prior to the step of introducing the liquid clay, at least one slide is introduced from outside the casting chamber along an insertion direction (E) at least partially into the casting chamber, wherein the slide is removed out of the casting chamber in opposition to the insertion direction (E) prior to or during the step of separating the casting mould, wherein an opening, an indentation or a break-through can be provided in the sanitary article by means of the slide. |
| US08920696B2 |
Nano pattern writer
A nano pattern writer includes an array of nano needles extending from a groove in a substrate. A first portion of each nano needle is located in a respective groove of the first layer and the second portion extends from the groove. The nano pattern writer includes a second layer covering the first layer such that the first portion of the nano needles is secured between the first layer and the second layer. |
| US08920693B2 |
Method for the production of a fiber-reinforced thermoplastic polymer and extrusion die and device for the temperature control a fiber strand impregnated with a polymer melt
A method for the production of a fiber-reinforced, thermoplastic polymer, wherein at least one fiber strand is fed into an extrusion die, wherein the fiber strand is fanned out in the extrusion die, wherein the impregnation of the fiber strand with a polymer melt takes place in the fanned out state, and subsequently the fiber strand impregnated with a polymer melt is extracted from the extrusion die. |
| US08920691B2 |
Method for producing carbonized film and method for producing graphite film
Disclosed herein is a production method capable of efficiently producing a carbonized film wound into a roll without the occurrence of fusion bonding between the layers of the film. The method includes a carbonization step in which a polymer film wound around a core is placed in a heating furnace and carbonized by heat treatment to obtain a carbonized film wound around the core. The carbonization step is performed by increasing a temperature of the heat treatment from an initial temperature through a pyrolysis onset temperature to a pyrolysis end temperature. In the carbonization step, the heating furnace is decompressed when the temperature of the heat treatment is lower than the pyrolysis onset temperature, and after the temperature of the heat treatment reaches the pyrolysis onset temperature, the heating furnace is not decompressed or the heating furnace is decompressed so that an absolute pressure in the heating furnace is in a range of 21.3 kPa to 101.29 kPa. |
| US08920688B2 |
Microwave-assisted synthesis of transition metal phosphide
A method of synthesizing transition metal phosphide. In one embodiment, the method has the steps of preparing a transition metal lignosulfonate, mixing the transition metal lignosulfonate with phosphoric acid to form a mixture, and subjecting the mixture to a microwave radiation for a duration of time effective to obtain a transition metal phosphide. |
| US08920687B2 |
Positive electrode active material for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, positive electrode and secondary battery
Provided is a cathode active material for nonaqueous electrolyte rechargeable batteries which allows production of batteries having improved load characteristics with stable quality, and also allows production of batteries having high capacity. Also provided are a cathode for nonaqueous electrolyte rechargeable batteries and a nonaqueous electrolyte rechargeable battery. The cathode active material includes secondary particles each composed of a plurality of primary particles, and/or single crystal grains, and has a specific surface area of not smaller than 20 m2/g and smaller than 0.50 m2/g, wherein average number A represented by formula (1) is not less than 1 and not more than 10: A=(m+p)/(m+s) (m: the number of single crystal grains; p: the number of primary particles composing the secondary particles; s: the number of secondary particles). |
| US08920685B2 |
Nanoparticle-resin composition, nanoparticle-resin composite, and method of making nanoparticle-resin composite
A nanoparticle-resin composition includes a nanoparticle, a silicone resin having a reactive functional group at its terminal end, and a compound selected from a silane group-containing compound, a silazane compound, or a combination including at least one of the foregoing. In addition, a nanoparticle-resin composite includes a silicone resin matrix including the cure product of a silicone resin having a reactive functional group at its terminal end, a plurality of nanoparticle clusters dispersed in the silicone resin matrix, and a buffer layer encapsulating the nanoparticle cluster. The buffer layer includes a compound selected from a silane group-containing compound, a silazane compound, or a combination including at least one of the foregoing compounds. |
| US08920684B2 |
Al-Sb-Te phase change material used for phase change memory and fabrication method thereof
The present invention discloses an Al—Sb—Te phase change material used for PCM and fabrication method thereof. Said phase change material, which can be prepared by PVD, CVD, ALD, PLD, EBE, and ED, is a mixture of three elements aluminum (Al), antimony (Sb) and tellurium (Te) with a general formula of Alx(SbyTe1)1-x, where 0 |
| US08920683B2 |
Sputtering target, transparent conductive film and transparent electrode
A sputtering target which is composed of a sintered body of an oxide which contains at least indium, tin, and zinc and includes a spinel structure compound of Zn2SnO4 and a bixbyite structure compound of In2O3. A sputtering target includes indium, tin, zinc, and oxygen with only a peak ascribed to a bixbyite structure compound being substantially observed by X-ray diffraction (XRD). |
| US08920678B2 |
Dispersions and films comprising conducting polymer for optoelectronic devices
A dispersion, and a film and optoelectronic devices formed from the dispersion are provided. The dispersion comprising conducting polymer containing particles having a particle size of less than 450 nm, wherein the conducting polymer comprises substituted or unsubstituted, uncharged or charged polymerized units of thieno[3,4-b]thiophene, and wherein a film drop cast from the dispersion has a conductivity from 10−1 to 10−6 S/cm measured using the four point probe method. |
| US08920676B2 |
Cerium based phosphor materials for solid-state lighting applications
A luminescent cerium (Ce) doped compound emitting bright red light, comprising a calcium silicate nitride ternary system, such as CaSiN2-δOδ:Ce3+, that crystallizes in a face-centered cubic unit cell with a lattice parameter of ˜a=14.88 Å. The Ce doped compound can be used for white light applications either: (i) to enhance the light quality of the system based on a blue LED with a yellow or green phosphor, (ii) as an orange phosphor in combination with a blue LED and a green phosphor, or (iii) as a red phosphor in a setup comprising a ultraviolet (UV) LED and red, green and blue (RGB) phosphors. Substitution of smaller elements on the Ca site or larger elements on the Si site leads to a decrease of the emission wavelength towards the yellow or orange region. |
| US08920674B2 |
Liquid crystal composition and liquid crystal display device
To provide a liquid crystal composition satisfying at least one characteristic including a high maximum temperature of a nematic phase, a low minimum temperature thereof, a small viscosity, a large optical anisotropy, dielectric anisotropy and specific resistance, a high stability to ultraviolet light and heat, or a liquid crystal composition having a suitable balance regarding at least two characteristics; and an AM device having a short response time, a large voltage holding ratio and contrast ratio and a long life; a liquid crystal composition has a negative dielectric anisotropy and contains a compound having a low minimum temperature as a first component and a compound having a large negative dielectric anisotropy as a second component, and may contain a compound having a small viscosity as a third component and a compound having a large negative dielectric anisotropy as a fourth component, and a liquid crystal display device containing the composition. |
| US08920669B2 |
Electrolyte system
The present invention relates to electrolyte systems and electrochemical cells comprising conductive salts having different anionic and/or cationic radii. |
| US08920665B2 |
Plasma processing apparatus and plasma processing method
In a plasma processing apparatus including a processing room disposed in a vacuum vessel, a sample stage located in the processing room, a dielectric film disposed on the top surface of the sample stage and serving as the sample mounting surface of the sample stage, and a plurality of electrodes embedded in the dielectric film for chucking the sample to the dielectric film when supplied with electric power, a part of the sample is chucked by supplying electric power to at least one of the electrodes while the sample is mounted on the sample stage; the sample is heated up to a predetermined temperature; a larger part of the sample is chucked by supplying electric power to the other of the electrodes; and the processing of the sample using the plasma is initiated. |
| US08920664B2 |
Pattern forming method
According to one embodiment, a pattern forming method includes forming a physical guide that includes a first predetermined pattern in a first region on a lower layer film, and includes a second predetermined pattern and a dummy pattern in a second region on the lower layer film, forming a block polymer inside the physical guide, making the block polymer microphase-separated to form a pattern having a first polymer section and a second polymer section, removing the second polymer section to form a hole pattern, and processing the lower layer film after removal of the second polymer section, with the physical guide and the first polymer section used as a mask. Shapes of the hole patterns in the first and the second predetermined patterns are transferred to the lower layer film. A shape of the hole pattern in the dummy pattern is not transferred to the lower layer film. |
| US08920663B2 |
Production of a security element provided with colored micro-depressions
A method for producing a security element having microdepressions for security papers, with the microdepressions being colored with a certain color, involves the steps of (a) coating an upper side of a carrier with an embossable layer; (b1) forming microdepressions in the embossable layer to configure an embossed layer; (c) applying the certain color on the upper side, so that the color remains in the microdepressions; (b2) applying a structured protective layer on the coated upper side, wherein the structured protective layer does not cover the microdepressions that are to be colored with the certain color, after step (b1) and before step (c); and removing the structured protective layer and thereby a color toning after step (c). |
| US08920662B2 |
Nozzle plate manufacturing method, nozzle plate, droplet discharge head manufacturing method, droplet discharge head, and printer
A nozzle plate manufacturing method that offers excellent protection against discharge liquid and that enables a nozzle plate having high nozzle-hole accuracy to be manufactured with good yield. The invention also provides a nozzle plate, a droplet discharge head manufacturing method, and a droplet discharge head. |
| US08920657B2 |
Grey water dividing and treatment
A grey water dividing and treatment system is provided. A drain system of the grey water dividing and treatment system receives grey water from a grey water producing source. A grey water dividing apparatus of the grey water dividing and treatment system divides the grey water received from the drain system into a number of cells, and determines a contamination level of each of the cells. Grey water treatment tanks of the grey water dividing and treatment system receive the grey water from the grey water dividing apparatus based on the determined contamination level of each of the cells and treat the grey water. |
| US08920653B2 |
Desalination apparatus and desalination method
A desalination apparatus includes a pretreatment device 13 having a pretreatment membrane 13a that filters suspended matters in raw water 11 with added chlorine-containing water 12, a reverse osmosis membrane device 17 having a reverse osmosis membrane 16 that removes a salt content from filtrate water 14 supplied from the pretreatment device 13 to produce permeated water 15, and a reducing-agent injection device 30 that neutralizes the added chlorine on an upstream side of the reverse osmosis membrane device 17. The reducing-agent injection device 30 extracts a part 14a of the filtrate water 14, adds metering SBS solution 18 to the part, obtains a maximum change point (equivalence point) of the oxidation-reduction potential of a reducing agent and chlorine, obtains reducing-agent additive concentration (Csm) corresponding to the equivalence point, and supplies the SBS solution 18 corresponding to the concentration to the filtrate water 14 to thereby neutralize the chlorine. |
| US08920651B2 |
Bioremediation reactor systems and methods
In some embodiments, a wastewater treatment system may reduce contaminants in water. A system may include one or more bioreactors which include a substrate that supports a biofilm. The bacteria used to form the biofilm may be selected to maximize the reduction of contaminants in water. Various components of the wastewater treatment system may be optimized to improve the efficiency and energy consumption of the wastewater system. |
| US08920650B2 |
Filter device
A filter may include ac over defining a chamber and an annular filter element arranged within the chamber. The filter may also include a housing and at least one intermediate piece arranged between the cover and the housing when the cover is screwed to the housing. An inlet duct may be in communication with an untreated side of the filter element and an outlet duct may be in communication with clean side of the filter side of the filter element and an outlet duct may be in communication with a clean side of the filter element. A drainage duct may be arranged in the housing for draining the chamber during removal of the cover. A closure device may be arranged in the intermediate piece and have a closure element configured to close the drainage duct. |
| US08920641B2 |
End-cap structure of oil filter for vehicle
Disclosed herein is an end-cap structure of an oil filter for vehicles. The end-cap includes a base cap which has a hole in a central portion thereof, and a hook cap which is installed in the hole so as to be movable upwards or downwards. In this structure, a surface of the hook cap that comes into contact with the base cap when the hook cap moves upwards is a sealing portion. When the hook cap moves downwards, the sealing state is released and a bypass is formed. According to the structure of the present invention, since the sealing portion of the end-cap can be protected from heat, the quality of the product, the productivity, the economic efficiency, etc. can be enhanced. |
| US08920640B2 |
Oil/Water separator
An oil/water separator is provided that is suitable for use aboard an oil spill recovery vessel and elsewhere. The separator comprises a tank structure divided into first and second compartments that communicate via a bottom channel. An inlet pipe supplies an oil/water mix to be separated into the first compartment. An oil suction pipe draws oil out of the first compartment on a continuous or intermittent basis. Water discharges unassisted from the second compartment once the water level in the second compartment has reached a certain level. A heating compartment is provided adjoining the first compartment thereby to enable the oil in the compartment to be heated to reduce its viscosity in cold conditions; this heating compartment is arranged to serve as a reservoir for hydraulic fluid whereby heating of the oil results from heat given up by worked hydraulic fluid returned to the heating compartment after operational use. |
| US08920636B2 |
Methods of transporting various bitumen extraction products and compositions thereof
Methods for transporting bitumen extraction product include providing bitumen-laden aromatic solvent, providing bitumen-laden paraffinic solvent, and blending the two materials. The resulting mixture can be transported through existing pipeline infrastructure and can use existing separation processing equipment, and thereby avoids the need for separate infrastructure for each composition. Combining the two compositions can also avoid undesirable asphaltene precipitation. |
| US08920635B2 |
Targeted desulfurization process and apparatus integrating gas phase oxidative desulfurization and hydrodesulfurization to produce diesel fuel having an ultra-low level of organosulfur compounds
Desulfurization of hydrocarbon feeds is achieved by flashing the feed at a target cut point temperature to obtain two fractions. A first fraction contains refractory organosulfur compounds, which boils at or above the target cut point temperature. A second fraction boiling below the target cut point temperature is substantially free of refractory sulfur-containing compounds. The second fraction is contacted with a hydrodesulfurization catalyst in a hydrodesulfurization reaction zone operating under mild conditions to reduce the quantity of organosulfur compounds to an ultra-low level. The first fraction is contacted with gaseous oxidizing agent over an oxidation catalyst having a formula CuxZn1-xAl2O4 in a gas phase catalytic oxidation reaction zone to convert the refractory organosulfur compounds to SOx and low sulfur hydrocarbons. The by-product SOx is subsequently removed, producing a stream containing a reduced level of organo sulfur compounds. |
| US08920629B2 |
Diesel oil composition
A diesel oil composition is provided which, while having a low sulfur content, has an excellent oxidative stability even under the higher temperature conditions that can be expected for the operating environments of the future. The diesel oil composition has a fluorenes content of at least 200 ppm by mass and an acenaphthylenes content of at most 2000 ppm by mass. |
| US08920627B2 |
Selective detector for carbon monoxide
An embodiment of the invention generally relates to an FET-based detector for carbon monoxide which is based on two sensitive layers. In at least one embodiment, the first of the sensitive layers is catalytically active and therefore reacts equally to alcohols, in particular ethanol, and carbon monoxide. The second of the sensitive layers is not catalytically active and therefore does not react to carbon monoxide, but only to ethanol. The concentration of carbon monoxide can be deduced from the comparison of the signals of the two layers. The two sensitive layers are implemented via similar metal oxide layers, an additional layer having a catalyst such as palladium being provided for the catalytically active layer. Alternatively, two different layers can be used, one of which is already catalytically active without an additional layer. |
| US08920625B2 |
Electrochemical method of making porous particles using a constant current density
Provided is a particle that includes a first porous region and a second porous region that differs from the first porous region. Also provided is a particle that has a wet etched porous region and that does have a nucleation layer associated with wet etching. Methods of making porous particles are also provided. |
| US08920623B2 |
Method for replenishing tin and its alloying metals in electrolyte solutions
Methods are disclosed for replenishing tin and its alloying metals in an aqueous electrolytic plating bath using an acidic solution containing stannous oxide. During electroplating of tin or tin alloys the stannous ions and alloying metal ions are depleted. To maintain continuous and efficient electroplating processes predetermined amounts of the plating bath containing tin and its alloying metals are bailed out. The bail out is then mixed with a predetermined amount of acidic solution containing stannous oxide and any alloying metals. The mixture is then retuned to the plating bath to return the stannous ions and alloying metal ions to their steady state concentrations. |
| US08920620B2 |
Electrically isolating polymer composition
A composition that includes at least one crosslinkable monomer; at least one hydrophobic monomer; and at least one dielectric constant enhancing agent selected from dielectric enhancing monomers, ferroelectric particulates, and electroactive polymers. Coatings including the polymer of compositions, and articles including electrically isolating layers are also disclosed. |
| US08920617B1 |
Selective plating fixture
A plating fixture that affords improved control and process repeatability of the placement of material on a surface of a terminal lead is described. The thereby plated terminal lead is further incorporatable into an electrochemical cell. The plating fixture consists of a membrane that prevents migration of the electroplating chemicals along areas of the lead that are not desired. Furthermore, the fixture utilizes a setup plate that controls the length of the lead that is plated. |
| US08920612B2 |
Process for fabrication of a sputter deposited fully dense electrolyte layer embedded in a high performance membrane electrolyte assembly of solid oxide fuel cell
The innovation process describes the process and results for fabrication of a magnetron sputter deposited fully dense electrolyte layer (8YSZ/GDC/LSGM) embedded in a high performance membrane electrolyte assembly (MEA) (Unit Cell) of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell. A single cell with airtight electrolyte layer (8YSZ/GDC/LSGM) is prepared via thin film technique of magnetron sputter deposition, combined with SOFC-MEA processing methods (such as tape casting, lamination, vacuum hot pressing, screen printing, spin coating, and plasma spray coating) and sintering optimization conditions. The gas permeability of the electrolyte layer is below 1×10−6 L/cm2/sec and the open circuit voltage/power density of the single cell performance test exceeds 1.0 V and 500 mW/cm2. |
| US08920611B2 |
Method for controlling radial distribution of plasma ion density and ion energy at a workpiece surface by multi-frequency RF impedance tuning
The method of performing physical vapor deposition on a workpiece includes performing at least one of the following: (a) increasing ion density over a workpiece center while decreasing ion density over a workpiece edge by decreasing impedance to ground at a target source power frequency fs through a bias multi-frequency impedance controller relative to the impedance to ground at the source power frequency fs through the side wall; or (b) decreasing ion density over the workpiece center while increasing ion density over the workpiece edge by increasing the impedance to ground at fs through the bias multi-frequency impedance controller relative to the impedance to ground at fs through the side wall. |
| US08920609B2 |
Method of increasing anhydrosugars, pyroligneous fractions and esterified bio-oil
The device and method are provided to increase anhydrosugars yield during pyrolysis of biomass. This increase is achieved by injection of a liquid or gas into the vapor stream of any pyrolysis reactor prior to the reactor condensers. A second feature of our technology is the utilization of sonication, microwave excitation, or shear mixing of the biomass to increase the acid catalyst rate for demineralization or removal of hemicellulose prior to pyrolysis. The increased reactivity of these treatments reduces reaction time as well as the required amount of catalyst to less than half of that otherwise required. A fractional condensation system employed by our pyrolysis reactor is another feature of our technology. This system condenses bio-oil pyrolysis vapors to various desired fractions by differential temperature manipulation of individual condensers comprising a condenser chain. |
| US08920607B2 |
Method for producing individual compacts suitable for coke oven chambers by dividing a coal cake in a non-mechanical manner
A method for producing individual compacts made of coke and suitable for coke oven chambers by dividing a coal cake in a non-mechanical manner, wherein the coal cake is produced by a compression method according to the prior art and the coal cake is divided by non-mechanical, energy-supplying media, and the non-mechanical media supplying shearing energy are, for example, a laser beam, a high-pressure water jet, an abrasive-solid jet, an ultrasonic beam, a compressed-air jet, or a gas jet. By using the method, coal compacts can be produced from coal cakes without forming dust, without wearing out cutting tools, and with high precision. |
| US08920606B2 |
Preparation of polyvinylamide cellulose reactive adducts
The present disclosure is directed to a continuous process for preparing cellulose reactive adducts of polyvinylamide. |
| US08920605B2 |
Fluorescent whitening agent compositions
The invention relates to a composition suitable for optically whitening paper or board, wherein the composition contains specified bis-triazinylamino-stilbene fluorescent whitening agents with carboxylic acid and/or sulfonic acid groups. The composition can be used for whitening paper in the pulp, size press or by coating. |
| US08920601B2 |
Method of detaching plates
Disclosed is a method for detaching two plates bonded through a double-coated pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet without substantially applying such a force (load) to the plates as to cause large distortion (deformation) leading to fracture or breakage of the plates. The method detaches two plates bonded through a double-coated pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet by applying a force to at least one of the two plates at least in a direction normal to the plate at such a temperature that the double-coated pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet has a storage elastic modulus of 1.0×107 Pa or more as measured by dynamic viscoelastic measurement. |
| US08920595B2 |
Formaldehyde free binder compositions for fibrous materials
Compositions for binding organic or inorganic fibers is described. The compositions may include an aqueous solution having a pH of about 4.5 or more. The aqueous solution may include a polycarboxy polymer that is about 10%, by wt., to 100%, by wt., of a butenedioic acid or butenedioic anhydride; and a polyol. The compositions can maintain a pH of about 5 or more after being cured into a thermoset plastic with the fibers. Processes for preparing a binder composition for organic or inorganic fibers are also described. The processes may include providing an aqueous solution of polycarboxylic acid polymers, where the polymers comprise about 10%, by wt., to 100%, by wt., of a butenedioic acid or butenedioic anhydride; adding a polyol to the aqueous solution; and maintaining the pH of the aqueous solution at about 5 or more. |
| US08920592B2 |
Heat activated optically clear adhesive for bonding display panels
A method of making a display assembly includes the steps of (a) attaching a first substrate and a second substrate with an optically clear heat activated adhesive to form a laminate. Each of the first and second substrate has opposing major surfaces. At least one of the first and second substrate has a three dimensional surface topography covering at least a portion of one of its major surfaces or is distortion sensitive. At a heat activation temperature, the adhesive is pressure sensitive. The method also includes heating the laminate to the heat activation temperature of the adhesive causing the adhesive to flow. The activation temperature is greater than 40° C. and less than 120° C. |
| US08920589B2 |
Wrapping an object with a film using a tape for cutting the film
A pressure sensitive adhesive film attached to a surface is cut by pulling a filament from an adhesive tape applied on to the surface through that part of the film over the tape so as to cut the film and to form a cut edge of the film. The filament is a polyester multi-fiber filament of the order of 16 tex which provides a strength to break of the order of 2 pounds force and an extension of the order of 15% under a load of 1.0 pounds force. The tape comprises a polyethylene substrate of 0.125 inch in width. The filament is extendible so that, when the tape is stretched the filament stretches with the tape and does not pull out or separate. The filament can be broken by hand and has an ability to bend to a radius of curvature of less than 0.5 inches without any stiffness in the filament. |
| US08920587B2 |
Method of making a small-diameter composite tube
A small-diameter composite tube may be formed by hand rolling. A slip sheet may be placed on a work surface, and then a composite sheet may be placed on the slip sheet. A mandrel may be placed at a first edge of the composite sheet, and a portion of the slip sheet may be folded over the mandrel, and the first edge of the composite sheet, such that the mandrel is enclosed in the slip sheet. A compression bar may then be placed on the folded-over portion of the slip sheet and force may be applied, causing the slip sheet to contact the mandrel. Then, the folded-over portion of the slip sheet may be pulled away from the mandrel while force is maintained on the compression bar. As the folded-over portion of the slip sheet is pulled, the composite sheet may wind around the mandrel, forming the composite tube. |
| US08920586B2 |
Method for producing a fastening system, in particular for components of photovoltaic systems
Method for producing a fastening system, in particular for components of photovoltaic systems, preferably on roof surfaces of buildings, includes providing a support surface (1) and applying at least one fastening component (7, 19) of loops and/or other interlocking elements on the support surface. After applying the fastening component (7, 19) in the mounted state of the support surface (1), at least one other corresponding fastening component (7, 19) provided with other interlocking elements can be detachably connected to the fastening components (7, 19) on the support surface. |
| US08920584B2 |
Manufacturing process and a highly absorbent pad for a cat litter
A manufacturing process and a highly absorbent pad for a cat litter tray, which encourages the transformation of the liquid (feline urine) into a viscous state in the form of a gel and moreover, prevents the appearance of the unpleasant odors in the room and excessive bacterial growth and thus extending the usefulness of sand in a cat litter tray. The highly absorbent pad is composed of wrapped thermoplastic non-woven textiles made of a highly absorbent powder that absorbs moisture. In contact with the liquid, the pad begins to swell. The absorbent powder transforms from the solid state in the viscous state in the form of a gel. |
| US08920579B2 |
Burner cleaning device
A burner cleaning device for cleaning burners, in particular for gas turbine burners, with a fuel nozzle and a fuel supply line is disclosed. The burner cleaning device has a rinsing head provided with an opening that is placed on a fuel nozzle of the burner and that enables a rinsing fluid to be supplied to or evacuated from the nozzle, and/or a fluid line that is connected to the fuel supply line of the burner and that enables the rinsing fluid to be supplied to or evacuated from the fuel supply line, and a pump. The pump, the rinsing head and/or the fluid line are fluidically interconnected such that they form a flow path through which the rinsing fluid sequentially flows. |
| US08920576B2 |
Methods of removing stains and machine dishwashing methods
A machine dishwashing method comprises: dispensing two liquid cleansers or detergents A and B into the interior of a machine dishwasher during the cleaning dishwashing cycle, wherein the liquid detergent A has a pH at 20° C. of 6 to 9 and the liquid detergent B has a pH at 20° C. of 9 to 14 and is dispensed at cleaning cycle time t2; and wherein the liquid cleansers or detergents A and B comprise, respectively: A: 10% to 75% by weight of a detergent builder, 0.1% to 10% by weight of an enzyme, 24.9% to 89.9% by weight of a solvent; and B: 10% to 74.9% by weight of a detergent builder, 25% to 89.9% by weight of a solvent; and wherein neither liquid cleanser or detergent A nor liquid cleanser or detergent B individually comprises more than 2% by weight of a bleaching agent. |
| US08920575B2 |
Method for removing foreign matter from a digital hydraulic pressure controller
Foreign matter is removed from a digital hydraulic pressure controller having two portions connectable to each other and each including two valve arrays with a plurality of individually switchable valve means having different flow cross-sections and connected in parallel within a valve array. One valve array of each pressure controller portion can connect a supply line to a controller output line and the other valve array can connect the output line to a drain line. The two pressure controller portions are connected, the valve means having the largest flow cross-section of the valve array of the one portion on the supply line side is opened, the valve means having the largest flow cross-section of the valve array of the other portion on the drain line side is opened and the opened flow path is flushed through the pressure controller with pressurized working fluid, while the other valve means are closed. |
| US08920565B2 |
Metalorganic chemical vapor deposition reactor
Affords MOCVD reactors with which, while deposited films are uniformized in thickness, film deposition efficiency can be improved. An MOCVD reactor (1) is furnished with a susceptor (5) and a duct (11). The susceptor (5) has a carrying surface for heating and carrying substrates (20). The duct (11) is for conducting reaction gas (G) to the substrates (20). The susceptor (5) is rotatable with the carrying surface fronting on the duct (11) interior. The duct (11) has channels (11b) and (11c), which merge on the duct end upstream of Point A4. The height of the duct (11) running along the reaction gas (G) flow direction monotonically diminishes heading toward the duct downstream end from Point P1 to Point P2, stays constant from Point P2 to Point P3, and monotonically diminishes heading downstream from Point P3. Point P1 lies upstream of Point A4, while Point P3 lies on the susceptor (5). |
| US08920563B2 |
Thin film deposition apparatus and method of manufacturing organic light-emitting display device by using the same
A thin film deposition apparatus that may be easily manufactured, that may be easily applied to manufacture large-sized display devices on a mass scale, and that improves manufacturing yield and deposition efficiency, and a method of manufacturing an organic light-emitting display device by using the thin film deposition apparatus are disclosed. The thin film deposition apparatus for forming a thin film on a substrate, the thin film deposition apparatus including: a magnet disposed on a first surface of the substrate; a patterning wheel disposed on a second surface opposite to the first surface of the substrate, rotatable around a rotation axis, and including a plurality of grooves along a peripheral surface; and a patterning wire including a plurality of blockers having shapes corresponding to the plurality of grooves of the patterning wheel, and windable to the patterning wheel. |
| US08920554B2 |
Method for preparing very low viscosity cellulose ether and product
The present disclosure is directed to methods for producing a very low viscosity cellulose ether having little or no discoloration and cellulose ether products resulting therefrom. The method includes contacting a cellulose ether with an oxidizing agent and an acid to form a mixture. The mixture is then heated and neutralized. The method includes adding a second oxidizing agent to the mixture and forming a very low viscosity cellulose ether having a viscosity from 1.2 cP to less than 2 cP. The very low viscosity ether may also have an APHA color value of 1 to 100. |
| US08920553B2 |
Cellulose ether coating compositions and method
The present disclosure is directed to cellulose ether compositions for film-forming coating applications. A coating composition is provided which contains an aqueous solution of either a very low viscosity cellulose ether or a low-hydroxypropyl cellulose ether, the coating composition having low color, The low viscosity of the cellulose ether component enables the coating composition to contain a high concentration of cellulose ether. Provision of these high concentration cellulose ether coating solutions improves production efficiency by reducing the time required to coat a substrate. |