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| US08970246B2 |
Assembly and circuit structure for measuring current through an integrated circuit module device
An assembly and circuit structure for measuring current through an integrated circuit (IC) module device is disclosed. The circuit structure includes a power supply, at least one IC module device, at least one amplifier, and a resistive washer. The power supply can be configured to generate direct or alternating current. The at least one IC module device having a pair of terminals can be configured to receive the generated current. The at least one amplifier can be configured to measure the amount of current that flows through the IC module device. The at least one amplifier may be electrically coupled to a resistor. Also, a resistive washer may be configured to oppose current flow through the at least one IC module so as to redirect current to flow through the resistor. |
| US08970242B2 |
Method for manufacturing probe card, probe card, method for manufacturing semiconductor device, and method for forming probe
Provided is a method for manufacturing a probe card which inspects electrical characteristics of a plurality of semiconductor devices in batch. The method includes: a step of forming a plurality of probes, which are to be brought into contact with external terminals of the semiconductor devices, on one side of a board which forms the base body of the probe card; a step of forming on the board, by photolithography and etching, a plurality of through-holes which reach the probes from the other side of the board; a step of forming, in the through-holes, through electrodes to be conductively connected with the probes, respectively; and a step of forming wiring, which is conductively connected with the through electrodes, on the other side of the board. |
| US08970240B2 |
Resilient electrical interposers, systems that include the interposers, and methods for using and forming the same
Resilient electrical interposers that may be utilized to form a plurality of electrical connections between a first device and a second device, as well as systems that may utilize the resilient electrical interposers and methods of use and/or fabrication thereof. The resilient electrical interposers may include a resilient dielectric body with a plurality of electrical conduits contained therein. The plurality of electrical conduits may be configured to provide a plurality of electrical connections between a first surface of the electrical interposer and/or the resilient dielectric body and a second, opposed, surface of the electrical interposer and/or the resilient dielectric body. The systems and methods disclosed herein may provide for improved vertical compliance, improved contact force control, and/or improved dimensional stability of the resilient electrical interposers. |
| US08970239B2 |
Methods and systems for detecting ESD events in cabled devices
An audit device according to one embodiment includes a substrate; at least one test element coupled to the substrate; a connector adapted for coupling the at least one test element to leads of a cable; and a probe for detecting at least one of: voltage across and current through the at least one test element. Additional systems and methods are also presented. |
| US08970235B2 |
Semiconductor test device, semiconductor test circuit connection device, and semiconductor test method
A semiconductor test device and method for sequentially carrying out tests including an AC test, DC test, and thermal resistance test on a power semiconductor device are provided. The semiconductor test device includes a holding unit that positions the power semiconductor device. Test units each generate a test signal for the power semiconductor device and determine a test result generated in response to the test signal. A connection unit switches between the test units and selectively connects the test units electrically to electrodes of the power semiconductor device. The connection unit is controlled such that the test units are sequentially connected to the power semiconductor device to perform a plurality of the tests. The connection unit may include parallel plate electrodes in proximity to each other across an insulating sheet. The parallel plate electrodes may connect the power semiconductor device to positive and negative power sources of the test unit. |
| US08970232B2 |
Capacitive sensor assembly
A capacitive sensor assembly for a motor vehicle is provided. The capacitive sensor assembly includes a capacitive sensor element which has at least one first electrical conductor element, and a reference conductor element defining an electrical reference potential and being interspaced from the first electrical conductor element. The first electrical conductor element is designed as an outer conductor surrounding the reference conductor element which represents the inner conductor. |
| US08970231B2 |
Capacitive sensor assembly
A capacitive sensor assembly for a motor vehicle for detecting seat occupancy is provided. The capacitive sensor assembly includes a capacitive sensor element which has at least one first electrical conductor element, and an electrical heating element which has at least one electrically operated heating conductor and which is interspaced from the first electrical conductor element. The first electrical conductor element is designed as an external conductor surrounding the heating conductor. |
| US08970225B2 |
Excitation circuit for DC sensors
A circuit for exciting at least one DC sensor is provided in which the circuit has a digital regulation controller connected to a main system and to a regulation loop. The main system has a DAC connected to the sensor via a non-inverted amplified path and via an inverted amplified path in order to send sensor excitation signals including a DC component in differential mode. The regulation system includes an ADC connected to the amplified paths. The circuit includes a monitoring system that is connected to the controller in parallel with the converter in order to send signals as a function of an AC component of the signals taken from the amplified paths. The digital controller is arranged to inject a sinewave in common mode into the excitation signals and to analyze signals output by the monitoring system and signals output by the ADC. |
| US08970221B2 |
Discharge ionization current detector
A discharge ionization current detector capable of supplying plasma gas in large quantity to stabilize plasma simultaneously with lowering the sample dilution ratio to improve detection sensitivity is provided. A gas supply pipe 7 for supplying a plasma gas, which also functions as a dilution gas, is connected to a point near the connecting section of a first gas passage 3 having electrodes 4-6 for plasma generation and a second gas passage having electrodes 16 and 17 for ion detection. A first gas discharge pipe 8 is connected to the other end of the first gas passage 3, and a second gas discharge pipe 13 is connected to the other end of the second gas passage 11. Flow controllers 9 and 14 are provided in the gas discharge pipes 8 and 13, respectively. The flow rate of the gas passing through a plasma generation area and that of the gas passing through an ion current detection area can be independently regulated. Therefore, for example, it is possible to increase the former flow rate to stabilize the plasma and simultaneously decrease the latter flow rate to enhance the detection sensitivity for a low-concentration sample. |
| US08970219B2 |
Search coil assembly and system for metal detection
A search coil assembly comprises a transmit coil operable for radiating a magnetic field in response to a time varying current. The transmit coil comprises a conductive path being disposed at least within a transmit plane for radiating the magnetic field. At least one receive coil is operable for inducting a current in response to a time varying magnetic field. The receive coil comprises a conductive path being disposed within a receive plane for inducting the current. The receive coil is positionable to place the receive plane and the transmit plane in a substantially orthogonal orientation with the receive plane being substantially within null regions of the transmit coil's magnetic field, in which a metallic object, at a distance from the search coil assembly, reacts to a radiated magnetic field from the transmit coil, and the receive coil inducts a current in response to the reaction. |
| US08970217B1 |
System and method for noise reduction in magnetic resonance imaging
Signals of interest in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems comprise narrowband, circularly polarized (CP) radio-frequency magnetic fields from rotating atomic nuclei. Background “body noise” may comprise broadband, linearly polarized (LP) magnetic fields from thermally-activated eddy currents, and may exceed the signal in a band of interest, limiting the imaging resolution and requiring excessive averaging times. Noise may be selectively detected and substantially suppressed, while enhancing the signal of interest, using appropriate digital time-domain algorithms. At least two quadrature receiving antennas may be employed to distinguish and separate the LP noise from the CP signal. At least one broadband receiver may be used to identify and localize fast noise sources and to digitally filter the representation of their radio-frequency magnetic fields in the signal. Selective body noise reduction may allow enhanced signal-to-noise ratio of the system, leading to improved imaging resolution and shorter scan time. |
| US08970214B2 |
Current sensor
A current sensor includes a magnetic balance sensor including a feedback coil that is disposed in the vicinity of a magnetic sensor element whose characteristics are changed by an inducted magnetic field from a current to be measured and generates a cancellation magnetic field for offsetting the inducted magnetic field, a shunt resistant that is connected in series with a current line for circulating the current to be measured, and a switch circuit that switches to magnetic balance detection at the time of a small current and switches to shunt resistance detection at the time of a large current. |
| US08970213B2 |
Method for manufacturing magnetoresistance effect element
In a method for manufacturing the functional element, a protective film covering an underlayer, a patterned multilayer film, and a patterned cap layer are formed, and the underlayer is then processed without newly forming a resist. Thereby, an electrode can be formed in steps less than ever before. Since the protective film formed on the patterned multilayer film and the patterned cap layer is used as a mask, the problem of the misregistration can be prevented. |
| US08970209B2 |
VRS interface with 1/T arming function
A variable reluctance sensor system for processing a variable reluctance sensor signal including an arming comparator and an arming circuit. The arming comparator compares the variable reluctance sensor signal with an arming threshold which decreases proportional to 1/t from a predetermined maximum level and asserts an armed signal when the variable reluctance sensor signal reaches the arming threshold. The arming threshold may be decreased based on a scaling factor multiplied by 1/t to ensure detection of each pulse of the variable reluctance sensor signal. The arming threshold may decrease to a predetermined minimum level sufficiently low to intersect the variable reluctance sensor signal and sufficiently high relative to an expected noise level. The arming threshold is reset in response to a timing event, such as zero crossing of the variable reluctance sensor signal. |
| US08970208B2 |
Displacement measurement system and method using magnetic encodings
A measurement system includes a rotating member configured to transfer mechanical energy to a point of use. The member has at a surface thereof one or more circumferentially oriented bands of magnetizable material. Each band has a magnetic pattern comprised of a plurality of transitions magnetically recorded in the magnetizable material of that band. A magnetic-field sensor is disposed sufficiently near each band of magnetizable material to sense a magnetic pattern recorded in that band as the member rotates. Each magnetic-field sensor generates signals in response to the magnetic pattern sensed by that magnetic-field sensor. Processing electronics is in communication with each magnetic-field sensor to receive the signals generated by that magnetic-field sensor while the member rotates and to dynamically compute from the signals a measurement associated with a performance of the rotating member. |
| US08970204B1 |
Long range phasing voltmeter
A wireless phasing voltmeter determines the phase difference between the voltage carried by a reference electrical conductor and a field conductor. The voltage signal from the reference conductor is detected by a first unit and compared to a precision 60 Hz wave form generated from a first 1 pps GPS signal. The phase difference between the wave form and the reference conductor, represented by nine data bits, is used to modulate a radio frequency carrier wave and transmitted via simplex transmission to a second unit near an electrical conductor in the field. The second unit receives the modulated carrier wave, decodes the phase angle difference and compares it to a second phase angle difference between the voltage on the field conductor and a second precision 60 Hz wave form generated from a second 1 pps GPS signal. The difference between the two phase differences determines the phase of the field conductor. |
| US08970202B2 |
Shift sensor and vehicle including the same
A shift sensor includes a movable member, four movable contacts, seven fixed contacts, and two power supply terminals. Each of the movable contacts is fixed to the movable member and pivoted to a position corresponding to a shift position. Each of the fixed contacts outputs a shift signal when it is brought into conduction with a power supply terminal by coming into contact with any of the movable contacts. The fixed contacts are arranged such that the number of shift signals that differ between shift positions is three or more, between the shift positions of P, R, N, D, and B, except for between the D and B positions. |
| US08970198B2 |
Switch-mode power supply having reduced audible noise
A power supply having an input and an output, includes a power converter coupled between the input and output of the power supply including at least one switch that is controlled by comparing a sensed voltage, the sensed voltage corresponding to a current flowing through the switch, to a reference voltage. A controller, in response to a change detected in a switching frequency of the switch, reduces audible noise generated by the power supply by at least one of: adjusting the reference voltage; adjusting the current sense voltage; or adjusting a resistance used to generate the sensed voltage. |
| US08970197B2 |
Voltage regulating circuit configured to have output voltage thereof modulated digitally
A voltage regulator circuit includes a plurality of transistors and a control circuit. Each transistor has two source/drain terminal and a gate terminal. One source/drain terminal of each transistor is electrically coupled to a source voltage, and the other source/drain terminals of the transistors are electrically coupled to each other and corporately referred to as an output terminal of the voltage regulator circuit. The control circuit is electrically coupled to the gate terminals of the transistors and configured to determine the number of the transistors to be turned on according to the difference between the voltage at the output terminal and a predetermined reference voltage. |
| US08970187B2 |
Voltage generator
A voltage generator is disclosed. The voltage generator includes an operational amplifier, an offset voltage tuner, and an output stage circuit. The operational amplifier receives an input voltage and adjusts an offset voltage of the operating amplifier according to a control signal. The offset voltage tuner provides the control signal. The output stage circuit generates an output voltage according to a voltage on an output terminal of the operational amplifier, and provides the output voltage to the operational amplifier. |
| US08970183B2 |
Overvoltage limiter in an aircraft electrical power generation system
A generator includes a permanent magnet generator, an exciter and a main generator mounted for rotation on a shaft. The main generator is configured to produce a voltage output. A generator control unit includes a circuit configured to provide current from the permanent magnet generator to the exciter. A switch is provided in the circuit and is configured to change between open and closed conditions. The switch is configured to flow current in the circuit in the closed condition and interrupt current flow in the open condition. An overvoltage limit controller is programmed to determine an amount of overvoltage of the output voltage exceeding a desired voltage. Either a fixed reference threshold is used or a reference threshold voltage is calculated based upon the duration in over voltage condition, and the switch is modulated between the open and closed conditions according to error between the actual output voltage and the reference threshold voltage to limit the output voltage to the desired reference threshold voltage. |
| US08970176B2 |
DC micro-grid
Systems and methods are provided for creating and operating a Direct Current (DC) micro-grid. A DC micro-grid may include power generators, energy storage devices, and loads coupled to a common DC bus. Power electronics devices may couple the power generators, energy storage devices, and loads to the common DC bus and provide power transfer. |
| US08970175B2 |
Charging circuit employing a southbridge microchip to control charging when the electronic apparatus is shut down
A charging circuit employed in an electronic apparatus is operable to charge a portable electronic device. The charging circuit includes a charging control microchip including two control terminals, a southbridge microchip, a logic control circuit, and a basic input/output system (BIOS). The southbridge microchip and the BIOS are both electronically connected to the logic control circuit to control the logic control circuit to set or reset voltage of the two control terminals, then the charging control microchip is switched to a charging mode or a data transmission mode according to the voltage of the two control terminals. |
| US08970169B2 |
Charging device for a high-voltage battery of a motor vehicle, charging system and method of operating a charging system
A charging device for a high-voltage battery of a motor vehicle, in particular a charging device installed in a motor vehicle, can be connected to an alternating current network via a connection device, which includes a residual current circuit breaker that does not detect a residual current of at least one residual current type, in particular a DC residual current. The charging device further includes a controllable component and a residual current detector for detecting a residual current of the residual current type, wherein the residual current detector controls the component to change the characteristic of the residual current in such a way that the residual current can be detected with the residual current circuit breaker. |
| US08970168B2 |
Charging circuit for an energy store of a portable electrical device
Charging circuit for energy store of a portable electrical device has a first resonance switching circuit with a first receiver coil for receiving an alternating magnetic field which induces an electric voltage in the first coil, and an electrical component connected to a terminal of the first coil. The first coil and the further electrical component determine a resonance frequency (f0) of the first resonance switching circuit, A second resonance circuitry is also provided and has a second receiver coil and a further electrical component which determine a resonance frequency (f1, fn) of the second resonance circuitry. The resonance frequency of the second resonance circuitry is an integer multiple of the resonance frequency of the first resonance switching circuit. Receiver coils of the resonance circuitry are disposed such that during operation they are permeated by the same magnetic field lines of the alternating magnetic field. |
| US08970165B2 |
Determination circuit
A determination circuit includes a first detecting unit that detects whether first and second power-supply terminals are connected based on a voltage at the second power-supply terminal of a coupling unit that includes the second power-supply terminal connectable to the first power-supply terminal of a device including first and second terminals, and third and fourth terminals connectable respectively to the first and the second terminals. The determination circuit also includes a voltage applying unit that applies first and second voltages to the third and fourth terminals respectively, a second detecting unit that detects that the first and the second terminals are connected to the third and the fourth terminals, respectively, and a discrimination unit that discriminates a type of the device based on voltages at the third and the fourth terminals connected to the first and second terminals, respectively. |
| US08970159B2 |
Method for compensating instantaneous power failure in medium voltage inverter and medium voltage inverter system by using the same
Provided are a method for compensating instantaneous power failure in medium voltage inverter and a medium voltage inverter system by using the same, the method for compensating instantaneous power failure in medium voltage inverter including a plurality of power cells supplying a phase voltage to a motor by being connected to the motor in series, the method including decreasing an output frequency of the plurality of power cells by as much as a predetermined value at a relevant point where an input voltage of the plurality of power cells is less than a reference value, decreasing the output frequency at a predetermined deceleration gradient, and maintaining the output frequency during restoration of input voltage as long as a predetermined time, in a case the input voltage is restored. |
| US08970158B1 |
High-efficiency-direct-drive cryocooler driver
In one embodiment, a cryocooler drive circuit for a cryocooler motor is provided that includes: a first switching power converter configured to track a first sinusoidal input voltage signal to provide a first sinusoidal output voltage signal at a first output node; and a second switching power converter configured to track a second sinusoidal input voltage signal to provide a second sinusoidal output voltage signal at a second output node, wherein the second sinusoidal input voltage signal is an inverted version of the first sinusoidal input voltage signal such that the cryocooler motor is driven by an alternating current flowing between the first and second output nodes. |
| US08970154B2 |
Power conversion apparatus
A resonance suppression control block includes a high-pass filter for extracting an AC component of DC link voltage, and a gain section for outputting a correction signal obtained by multiplying the AC component by a gain. A control unit controls an inverter based on a signal obtained by adding the correction signal to the voltage instruction. Thus, a power conversion apparatus with a simple configuration can be obtained that can suppress resonance of a DC link section and omit extra work for performing adjustment again in accordance with a power supply frequency. |
| US08970153B2 |
Apparatus and method for controlling speed of motor
An apparatus for controlling a speed of a motor, includes: a first duty change detection unit detecting a change in duty of a PWM signal supplied from the outside; a speed conversion unit converting a speed indication (command) having the PWM signal into an actual speed value (RPM value) based on the change in duty detected by the first duty change detection unit; a speed control unit generating a new speed indication value to be applied to a motor and determining the duty value of PWM signal based on the new speed indication value; a second duty change detection unit detecting the change in the duty value of PWM signal determined by the speed control unit; and a PWM generation unit generating the PWM signal actually applied to the motor based on the change in the duty value detected by the second duty change detection unit. |
| US08970152B2 |
Elevator motor power supply control
An exemplary power supply assembly includes a drive device having a bus capacitor. A switch associated with an input side of the drive device selectively connects the drive device to a power supply. An inductor has an impedance that limits an amount of current supplied to the bus capacitor during an initial charging of the bus capacitor when the switch connects the input side of the drive device to the power supply. A restrictive circuit portion dampens a resonance effect of the inductor. The restrictive circuit portion has a resistance that allows the bus capacitor to charge quickly. The impedance of the inductor has a more significant effect on how quickly the bus capacitor charges than an effect of the resistance. A dampening factor of the restrictive circuit controls a voltage of the bus capacitor during the charging of the bus capacitor. |
| US08970150B2 |
Apparatus for detecting the position of a rotor of an electric motor and related method
An apparatus detects the position of a rotor of an electric motor having three phases and a plurality of windings. The apparatus includes circuitry configured to connect at least two of said windings between first and second reference voltages according to a first current path disconnect said at least two windings, and allow the current stored in said two windings to be discharged through a second current path. The apparatus comprises a measuring circuit configured to measure the time period between the starting instant of storing the current in the two windings and the final instant of discharging the two windings and a rotor detector configured to detect the rotor position based at least in part on the measured time period. |
| US08970149B2 |
Motor circuit with power-off braking function
A motor circuit with power-off braking function includes a driving unit, a coil unit, and a braking unit. The driving unit includes a plurality of switch arms connected in parallel, with each switch arm having a series contact. The coil unit includes a plurality of coils and a central contact. Each coil includes an end connected to the series contact of one of the switch arms. The other end of each coil is connected to the central contact. The braking unit includes a brake loop switch coupled between the central contact of the coil unit and an end of the switch arms. When power is cut off, a plurality of brake loops is formed to share the transient current during braking. |
| US08970143B2 |
Power source apparatus
The power source apparatus is provided with a shunt resistor connected in series with batteries, and a current computation circuit that detects the voltage induced by current flow through the shunt resistor to compute battery current. The shunt resistor is provided with a pair of current flow terminals at two separated points on a metal plate connected in series with the batteries via connecting leads, and a pair of voltage detection terminals on a side of the metal plate between the pair of current flow terminals. Further, the shunt resistor has interval adjustment structures to adjust the distance (L) between attachment points where the connecting leads attach to the pair of current flow terminals. The distance (L) between lead attachment points is adjusted with the interval adjustment structures to finely adjust the voltage induced at the voltage detection terminals due to current flow between the two attachment points. |
| US08970142B2 |
Control apparatus for linear motor, and linear motor apparatus
A control apparatus (10) includes a position detection unit (108) which detects a position of a mover of a linear motor (20) based on a change in an output signal from a magnetic sensor (27), a position control unit (102) which calculates a speed command value based on the position of the mover detected by the position detection unit (108) and a position command value of an external input, an estimation unit (150) which estimates a moving speed of the mover from a current value of a current flowing to a plurality of coils of the linear motor (20), a speed control unit (104) which calculates a current command value based on the speed command value and the estimated moving speed, and a power converter (106) which supplies power to the plurality of coils according to the current command value. |
| US08970140B2 |
Apparatus for controlling speed in induction motor
Provided is an apparatus for controlling speed in induction motor in which tension command and friction loss compensation are used to calculate a torque limit relative to an output of a speed controller, which is then used to limit the speed of the induction motor, whereby a tension sensor and a position sensor are not used in the continuous processing line to improve performance of the vector control type induction motor. |
| US08970137B2 |
Interrupted particle source
A synchrocyclotron includes magnetic structures to provide a magnetic field to a cavity, a particle source to provide a plasma column to the cavity, where the particle source has a housing to hold the plasma column, and where the housing is interrupted at an acceleration region to expose the plasma column, and a voltage source to provide a radio frequency (RF) voltage to the cavity to accelerate particles from the plasma column at the acceleration region. |
| US08970136B2 |
Semiconductor light source lighting circuit and vehicular lamp
A semiconductor light source lighting circuit includes a voltage step-down unit configured to generate a drive voltage lower than an input voltage by turning on or off a first switching element in a voltage step-down mode, a voltage step-up unit configured to generate the drive voltage higher than the input voltage by turning on or off a second switching element in a voltage step-up mode, and a controller. The controller includes a charge pump unit configured to repeat charging from the drive voltage to a second capacitor and discharging from the charged second capacitor to the first capacitor in the voltage step-up mode, and a switch drive unit configured to apply a voltage higher than the voltage at the other end of the first switching element to the control terminal of the first switching element by using a voltage of the charged first capacitor. |
| US08970135B2 |
Adaptive dimmer detection and control for LED lamp
An LED lamp is provided in which the output light intensity of the LEDs in the LED lamp is adjusted based on the input voltage to the LED lamp. A dimmer control unit detects a type of dimmer switch during a configuration process. Using the detected dimmer type, the dimmer control unit generates control signals appropriate for the detected dimmer type to provide regulated current to the LEDs and to achieve the desired dimming effect. The LED lamp can be a direct replacement of conventional incandescent lamps in typical wiring configurations found in residential and commercial building lighting applications that use conventional dimmer switches. |
| US08970132B2 |
Lighting device controlling chip, apparatus, system and addressing method thereof
A lighting device controlling chip, an apparatus, a system and an addressing method thereof are provided. The lighting device has a trigger terminal for receiving a first setting voltage, an output terminal for outputting a second setting voltage and a signal receiving interface for receiving a data packet having a plurality of serially transmitted data slots. The lighting device controlling chip may automatically set an address thereof according to a voltage level of the first setting voltage and a counting signal corresponding to the number of the received data slots. |
| US08970131B2 |
Solid state lighting apparatuses and related methods
Solid state lighting apparatuses are adapted to operate with alternating current (AC) received directly from an AC power source. An exemplary apparatus includes a substrate and multiple sets of one or more solid state light emitters disposed over the substrate. Multiple sets of solid state light emitters are configured to be activated and/or deactivated at different times relevant to one another during portions of an AC cycle, and optionally have different duty cycles. Emitter configurations, color combinations, and/or circuit components reduce perceivable flicker, color shifts, and/or spatial variations in luminous flux. Color temperature and/or beam pattern are adjustable. Multiple emitters are arranged along non-coplanar substrate portions. |
| US08970128B2 |
Load control device fo rhigh-efficiency loads
A two-wire load control device (such as, a dimmer switch) is operable to control the amount of power delivered from an AC power source to an electrical load (such as, a high-efficiency lighting load) and has substantially no minimum load requirement. The load control device includes a bidirectional semiconductor switch (such as a thyristor), which may be operable to remain conductive independent of the magnitude of a load current conducted through semiconductor switch and to conduct the load current to and from the load during a single half-cycle. The dimmer switch comprises a control circuit that conducts a control current through the load in order to generate a gate drive signal for rendering the bidirectional semiconductor switch conductive and non-conductive each half-cycle. The control circuit may provide a constant gate drive to the bidirectional semiconductor switch after the bidirectional semiconductor switch is rendered conductive each half-cycle. |
| US08970127B2 |
Lighting circuit and illumination device
A lighting circuit according to embodiments includes: a self-hold element connected in series to an AC power source that generates power for lighting an illumination load, together with the illumination load, the self-hold element being configured to control supply of the power provided by the AC power source to the illumination load by the self-hold element being turned on/off; a noise prevention circuit connected in parallel to the self-hold element; and a damping circuit configured to connect a damping resistance to the noise prevention circuit parallely only for a predetermined period from turning-on of the self-hold element, thereby preventing the self-hold element from being repeatedly turned on/off during a period in which the self-hold element is on under normal conditions, due to a transient during power supply. |
| US08970121B2 |
Driving device, light-emitting device and projector
A driving device includes a power source that converts input power to output power, first and second capacitors connected to an output of the power source, a load selector, and a capacitor selector. The load selector opens/closes circuits of first and second loads connected to the output of the power source to alternately close these circuits such that the second-load circuit is closed after the opening of the first-load circuit. The capacitor selector opens/closes circuits of the first and second capacitors to alternately close these circuits such that the first-capacitor circuit is closed in synchronization with the closing of the first-load circuit, and such that the second-capacitor circuit is closed in synchronization with the closing of the second-load circuit. The capacitor selector opens the first-capacitor circuit after the opening of the first-load circuit. |
| US08970120B2 |
Lamp driving apparatus and illumination equipment using the same
A lamp driving apparatus and an illumination equipment using the same are provided. The provided lamp driving apparatus is responsible for driving a lamp. When any one of two terminals of the lamp is opened or the lamp is over-voltage, the provided driving apparatus stops driving the lamp, and thus achieving the purpose of open lamp and over-voltage protection/detection. |
| US08970114B2 |
Temperature controlled window of a plasma processing chamber component
A temperature controlled dielectric window of an inductively coupled plasma processing chamber includes a dielectric window forming a top wall of the plasma processing chamber having at least first and second channels therein. A liquid circulating system includes a source of cold liquid circulating in a first closed loop which is not in fluid communication with the channels, a source of hot liquid circulating in a second closed loop which is in fluid communication with the channels, and first and second heat exchangers. The cold liquid passes through the first heat exchanger at a controllable flow rate and temperature of the hot liquid is adjusted by heat exchange with the cold liquid as the hot liquid passes through the first heat exchanger and then through the inlet of the first channel. The cold liquid passes through the second heat exchanger at a controllable flow rate and temperature of the hot liquid is adjusted by heat exchange with the cold liquid as the hot liquid passes through the second heat exchanger and then through the inlet of the second channel. |
| US08970111B2 |
Method and apparatus for automatically controlling airborne vehicle lighting systems
An airborne vehicle lighting control apparatus and method for automatically controlling activation and deactivation of an airborne vehicle lighting system. A processor for automatically controlling the lighting system can be employed and having one or more sensors operatively connected to the processor for sensing the current flight operating mode and geographical position of an airborne vehicle. The processor can activate or deactivate lighting based on the current flight operating mode and position. |
| US08970110B2 |
Managed multiple-filament incandescent lighting system
Described embodiments include an incandescent lighting system and a method. A described system includes a gas filled and sealed glass envelope. The system includes at least two filaments enclosed within the glass envelope. Each filament of the at least two filaments is configured to generate light in response to a flow of electric current. The system includes a controller circuit configured to manage the at least two filaments in response to a filament management schedule. The filament management schedule includes managing the respective flow of electric current through each filament of the at least two filaments. In an embodiment, the schedule includes managing the respective flow of electric current through each filament of the at least two filaments so that not all of the at least two filaments generate light at any one time. |
| US08970107B2 |
Flat panel display apparatus and method of manufacturing the same
A flat panel display apparatus includes a panel including an image region on which an image is realized, a window covering the panel, a black matrix formed in the window along a side edge of the image region, and a resin layer that is ultraviolet (UV) curable and that bonds the panel and the window. The black matrix includes a black ink part for blocking UV rays, and a diffusion ink part for transmitting UV rays. In the flat panel display apparatus, the resin layer for window bonding is sufficiently cured in all regions, including a region thereof under the black matrix, so that a bonding defect in the window due to insufficient curing of the resin layer is significantly decreased. |
| US08970101B2 |
Phosphor and LED placement for white LED-based lamps
A system including a base portion, which includes first and second sets of light emitting diodes (LEDs) to emit blue light having first and second wavelengths in first and second wavelength ranges in a spectrum of blue light, a glass layer arranged at a second predetermined distance from the base portion, and a plurality of coatings of first and second phosphors having a predetermined length arranged in an alternating pattern on a surface of the glass layer facing toward the LEDs. The LEDs of the first and second sets are arranged on the base portion in an alternating pattern and are separated from each other by a first predetermined distance. Centers of the coatings of the first and second phosphors respectively align with centers of corresponding LEDs in the first and second sets. |
| US08970098B1 |
Ignition plug
An ignition plug includes an insulator having an axial hole extending therethrough in the direction of an axis, a center electrode inserted into a forward end portion of the axial hole, and a metallic shell disposed externally of the insulator. The insulator includes a step portion engaged with an inner circumferential portion of the metallic shell and a leg portion extending forward from the forward end of the step portion. The porosity of the leg portion is 3.0% or less. Among three regions of the leg portion that are radially trisected in a cross section perpendicular to the axis, the outermost region is defined as a first region and the innermost region is defined as a second region. The porosity of the first region is equal to or more than 1.20 times the porosity of the second region. |
| US08970094B2 |
Piezoelectric ceramic material, method for the production thereof, and multilayer component
A piezoelectric ceramic material has the general formula: P1-c-dDcZd(PbO)w where: 0 |
| US08970088B2 |
Thermionic converter
A thermionic converter for converting thermal energy to electrical energy includes an emitter and a collector. The emitter emits thermionic electrons upon receipt of heat from a heat source. The emitter is made of a first semiconductor material to which a first semiconductor impurity is doped with a first concentration. The collector is spaced and opposite to the emitter to receive the thermionic electrons emitted from the emitter so that the thermal energy is converted to electrical energy. The collector is made of a second semiconductor material to which a second semiconductor impurity is doped with a second concentration less than the first concentration. |
| US08970087B2 |
Ion conducting actuator
Provided is an ion conducting actuator that easily allows reduction in size and integration thereof, compared to existing one, and gives a large generating force. The columnar ion conducting actuator includes a tubular member serving as a first electrode, an ion-supplying material disposed inside the tubular member, and linear second electrodes disposed inside the tubular member. The ion-supplying material lies between the inner wall of the tubular member and the second electrodes and includes a polymer gel containing positive ions and negative ions. The tubular member contains a plurality of the second electrodes. Either the positive ions or the negative ions contained in the polymer gel move toward the plurality of second electrodes side and the other ions move toward the inner wall side of the tubular member by applying a voltage between the tubular member and the plurality of the second electrodes to elongate the ion conducting actuator. |
| US08970077B2 |
Rotary electric machine
A rotary electric machine includes a rotor, a stator having coils wound to surround the rotor, a cylindrical ring member fixedly mounted on the stator by shrinkage fitting, and a frame disposed on the outside of the ring member with a gap created in between. The distance of the gap varies as a result of thermal expansion of the stator and the ring member. An outer surface of the ring member goes into contact with the frame when the stator and the ring member thermally expand, whereby the stator and the ring member are efficiently cooled. |
| US08970072B2 |
Magnetic spring system for use in a resonant motor
A magnetic spring arrangement for a resonant motor including a housing, magnets fixed in position at opposing ends of the housing, a magnet positioned within the housing for movement toward and away from the fixed magnets in a reciprocal oscillating motion with a driving action produced by a stator coil and an AC drive signal, wherein an applicator member is attachable to the moving magnet for corresponding movement of a workpiece portion of the applicator member. |
| US08970071B2 |
Method and system for disconnecting a generator from a power system
A method for disconnecting a generator from a power system when the generator and the thereto connected power system are non-synchronized. The method includes the steps of: determining that there is a loss of synchronization between the generator and the power system, which loss of synchronization provides an amplitude variation of an electrical parameter associated with the generator. The method further includes determining when a minimum amplitude of the electrical parameter will occur, wherein when the occurrence of the minimum amplitude has been predicted, providing a command signal for disconnecting the generator from the power system, wherein the command signal is provided prior to the minimum amplitude of the electrical parameter is attained, and disconnecting the generator from the power system approximately when the determined minimum amplitude of the electrical parameter occurs. It is also presented a protection system for a generator in a power system. |
| US08970070B2 |
Wireless power transmission system
A wireless power transmission unit according to the present invention transmits power wirelessly from a power transmitting section 100 to a power receiving section 200 through a resonant magnetic field. The unit includes: the power transmitting section 100, which resonates at a resonant frequency f0; at least one relay section 300, which can resonate at a frequency that is selected from multiple frequencies including the resonant frequency f0; and a resonance control section 600 that outputs information that specifies a resonance condition to be imposed on the relay section 300 according to the arrangement of the power receiving section 200 and that makes the relay section 300 resonate on the resonance condition that has been specified in accordance with that information. |
| US08970059B2 |
Ram air turbine generator housing
An example ram air turbine generator assembly includes a generator housing that holds a generator in axial alignment with a hydraulic pump. The generator housing includes a wall having contacting portions that contact a stator of the generator and spaced portions that are radially spaced from the stator. The generator wall is designed to be strong enough to withstand HLSD and windmilling vibrations, while flexible enough to accommodate thermal expansion. |
| US08970056B2 |
Ocean wave energy system
An ocean wave energy system for generating power from ocean waves includes a platform supporting an array of hollow columns whose respective lower ends are in fluidic communication with ocean waves and whose respective upper ends are in air communication with a turbine arrangement such that wave motion occurring at the lower ends is operable to cause air movement within the columns for propelling the turbine arrangement to generate power output. The system further includes one or more position-adjustable and/or angle-adjustable submerged structures near the lower ends of the columns for forming ocean waves propagating in operation towards the lower ends of the columns to couple the waves in a controllable manner into the hollow columns. |
| US08970046B2 |
Semiconductor packages and methods of forming the same
A semiconductor package may include a substrate including a substrate connection terminal, at least one semiconductor chip stacked on the substrate and having a chip connection terminal, a first insulating layer covering at least portions of the substrate and the at least one semiconductor chip, and/or an interconnection penetrating the first insulating layer to connect the substrate connection terminal to the chip connection terminal. A semiconductor package may include stacked semiconductor chips, edge portions of the semiconductor chips constituting a stepped structure, and each of the semiconductor chips including a chip connection terminal; at least one insulating layer covering at least the edge portions of the semiconductor chips; and/or an interconnection penetrating the at least one insulating layer to connect to the chip connection terminal of each of the semiconductor chips. |
| US08970039B2 |
Integrated circuit devices including electrode support structures and methods of fabricating the same
A semiconductor device includes a plurality of electrode structures perpendicularly extending on a substrate, and at least one support unit extending between the plurality of electrode structures. The support unit includes at least one support layer including a noncrystalline metal oxide contacting a part of the plurality of electrode structures. Related devices and fabrication methods are also discussed. |
| US08970033B2 |
Extending metal traces in bump-on-trace structures
A device includes a work piece, and a metal trace on a surface of the work piece. A Bump-on-Trace (BOT) is formed at the surface of the work piece. The BOT structure includes a metal bump, and a solder bump bonding the metal bump to a portion of the metal trace. The metal trace includes a metal trace extension not covered by the solder bump. |
| US08970031B2 |
Semiconductor die terminal
A method of making semiconductor die terminals and a semiconductor device with die terminals made according to the present method. At least a first mask layer is selectively printed on at least a portion of a wafer containing a plurality of the semiconductor devices to create first recesses aligned with electrical terminals on the semiconductor devices. A conductive material is deposited in a plurality of the first recesses to form die terminals on the semiconductor devices. The first mask layer is removed to expose the die terminals, and the wafer is diced into a plurality of discrete semiconductor devices. |
| US08970028B2 |
Embedded heat spreader for package with multiple microelectronic elements and face-down connection
A microelectronic package includes a substrate, first and second microelectronic elements, and a heat spreader. The substrate has terminals thereon configured for electrical connection with a component external to the package. The first microelectronic element is adjacent the substrate and the second microelectronic element is at least partially overlying the first microelectronic element. The heat spreader is sheet-like, separates the first and second microelectronic elements, and includes an aperture. Connections extend through the aperture and electrically couple the second microelectronic element with the substrate. |
| US08970025B2 |
Stacked packages having through hole vias
Provided is a method of forming a package-on-package. An encapsulation is formed to cover a wafer using a wafer level molding process. The wafer includes a plurality of semiconductor chips and a plurality of through silicon vias (TSVs) passing through the semiconductor chips. The encapsulant may have openings aligned with the TSVs. The encapsulant and the semiconductor chips are divided to form a plurality of semiconductor packages. Another semiconductor package is stacked on one selected from the semiconductor packages. The other semiconductor package is electrically connected to the TSVs. |
| US08970023B2 |
Package structure and methods of forming same
A semiconductor device includes a first die having a first active surface and a first backside surface opposite the first active surface, a second die having a second active surface and a second backside surface opposite the second active surface, and an interposer, the first active surface of the first die being electrically coupled to a first side of the interposer, the second active surface of the second die being electrically coupled to a second side of the interposer. The semiconductor device also includes a first connector over the interposer, a first encapsulating material surrounding the second die, the first encapsulating material having a first surface over the interposer, and a via electrically coupling the first connector and the interposer. A first end of the via is substantially coplanar with the first surface of the first encapsulating material. |
| US08970021B2 |
Thermally enhanced semiconductor package
One exemplary disclosed embodiment comprises a semiconductor package including an inside pad, a transistor, and a conductive clip coupled to the inside pad and a terminal of the transistor. A top surface of the conductive clip is substantially exposed at the top of the package, and a side surface of the conductive clip is exposed at a side of the package. By supporting the semiconductor package on an outside pad during the fabrication process and by removing the outside pad during singulation, the conductive clip may be kept substantially parallel and in alignment with the package substrate while optimizing the package form factor compared to conventional packages. The exposed top surface of the conductive clip may be further attached to a heat sink for enhanced thermal dissipation. |
| US08970017B1 |
High frequency monolithic microwave integrated circuit connection
An apparatus having a bonding pad and a conductor is disclosed. The bonding pad may be formed in a conductive layer of an integrated circuit. The bonding pad generally has (i) a bond region, (ii) an interface edge sized to match a transmission line and (iii) a tapered region between the bond region and the interface edge. The interface edge may be narrower than the bond region. The tapered region generally has a non-rectangular shape that spans from the bond region to the interface edge. The conductor may be bonded to the bond region. The conductor is generally configured to exchange a signal with the bond region. The signal may be in a microwave frequency range. |
| US08970015B2 |
Method for protecting a gate structure during contact formation
Various semiconductor devices are disclosed. An exemplary device includes: a substrate; a gate structure disposed over the substrate, wherein the gate structure includes a source region and a drain region; a first etch stop layer disposed over the gate structure, a second etch stop layer disposed over the source region and the drain region; a dielectric layer disposed over the substrate; and a gate contact, a source contact, and a drain contact. The dielectric layer is disposed over both etch stop layers. The gate contact extends through the dielectric layer and the first etch stop layer to the gate structure. The source contact and the drain contact extend through the dielectric layer and the second etch stop layer respectively to the source region and the drain region. |
| US08970011B2 |
Method and structure of forming backside through silicon via connections
A structure including a substrate having a backside, a first through silicon via having sides, a bottom surface, and a first height protruding from the backside of the substrate, and a first conductor facing the backside of the substrate and in electrical contact with the first through silicon via. The structure further including a second through silicon via having sides, a bottom surface, and a second height protruding from the backside of the substrate, wherein the second height is less than the first height, and a second conductor facing the backside of the substrate and in electrical contact with the second through silicon via, where a first via liner contacts the sides and the bottom surface of the first through silicon via and contacts the bottom surface but not the sides of the second through silicon via. |
| US08970010B2 |
Wafer-level die attach metallization
Embodiments of a semiconductor wafer having wafer-level die attach metallization on a back-side of the semiconductor wafer, resulting semiconductor dies, and methods of manufacturing the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a semiconductor wafer includes a semiconductor structure and a front-side metallization that includes front-side metallization elements for a number of semiconductor die areas. The semiconductor wafer also includes vias that extend from a back-side of the semiconductor structure to the front-side metallization elements. A back-side metallization is on the back-side of the semiconductor structure and within the vias. For each via, one or more barrier layers are on a portion of the back-side metallization that is within the via and around a periphery of the via. The semiconductor wafer further includes wafer-level die attach metallization on the back-side metallization other than the portions of the back-side metallization that are within the vias and around the peripheries of the vias. |
| US08970009B2 |
Semiconductor device and semiconductor wafer
To improve reliability of a semiconductor device obtained through a dicing step.In a ring region, a first outer ring is provided outside a seal ring, and a second outer ring is provided outside the first outer ring. This can prevent a crack from reaching even the seal ring that exists in the ring region, for example, when a scribe region located outside the ring region is cut off by a dicing blade. |
| US08970008B2 |
Wafer and integrated circuit chip having a crack stop structure
A wafer has a number of IC areas and a kerf area arranged between the IC areas. The kerf area has a dicing area, a crack stop structure arranged between an IC area and a dicing area, and a trench arranged between the crack stop structure and the dicing area. The crack stop structure includes an extended layer extending beyond the crack stop structure towards the dicing area. |
| US08970006B2 |
Vertical conductive connections in semiconductor substrates
An embodiment of a die comprising: a semiconductor body including a front side, a back side, and a lateral surface; an electronic device, formed in said semiconductor body and including an active area facing the front side; a vertical conductive connection, extending through the semiconductor body and defining a conductive path between the front side and the back side of the semiconductor body; and a conductive contact, defining a conductive path on the front side of the semiconductor body, between the active area and the vertical conductive connection, wherein the vertical conductive connection is formed on the lateral surface of the die, outside the active area. |
| US08970003B2 |
Embedded passive integration
System and method for embedded passive integration relating to a multi-chip packaged device. The packaged device includes a capacitance layer that is configured for electrical coupling to a power supply and to a reference power supply. Further, the capacitance layer is configured for filtering the power supply and providing a filtered power supply. A semiconductor layer including a logic device is configured for electrical coupling to the filtered power supply. |
| US08970001B2 |
Guard ring design for maintaining signal integrity
A structure includes a metal feature, and a passivation layer having a portion overlapping the metal feature. The passivation layer includes a non-low-k dielectric material. A polymer layer is over the passivation layer. A Post-Passivation Interconnect (PPI) extends into the polymer layer to electrically couple to the metal feature. A guard ring includes a second PPI, wherein the guard ring is electrically grounded. The second PPI substantially encircles the first PPI. |
| US08970000B2 |
Signal transmission arrangement
A signal transmission arrangement is disclosed. A voltage converter includes a signal transmission arrangement. |
| US08969994B2 |
Method of fabricating a gallium nitride merged P-i-N Schottky (MPS) diode by regrowth and etch back
An MPS diode includes a III-nitride substrate characterized by a first conductivity type and a first dopant concentration and having a first side and a second side. The MPS diode also includes a III-nitride epitaxial structure comprising a first III-nitride epitaxial layer coupled to the first side of the substrate, wherein a region of the first III-nitride epitaxial layer comprises an array of protrusions. The III-nitride epitaxial structure also includes a plurality of III-nitride regions of a second conductivity type, each partially disposed between adjacent protrusions. Each of the plurality of III-nitride regions of the second conductivity type comprises a first section laterally positioned between adjacent protrusions and a second section extending in a direction normal to the first side of the substrate. The MPS diode further includes a first metallic structure electrically coupled to one or more of the protrusions and to one or more of the second sections. |
| US08969992B2 |
Autonomous integrated circuits
An autonomous integrated circuit (IC) includes a solar cell formed on a bottom substrate of a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) substrate as a handle substrate; an insulating layer of the SOI substrate located on top of the solar cell; and a device layer formed on a top semiconductor layer of the SOI substrate located on top of the insulating layer, wherein a top contact of the device layer is electrically connected to a bottom contact of the solar cell such that the solar cell is enabled to power the device layer. |
| US08969986B1 |
Infrared detector
An infrared photo-detector with multiple discrete regions of a first absorber material. These regions may have geometric shapes with sloped sidewalls. The detector also may include a second absorber region comprising a second absorber material that absorbs light of a shorter wavelength than the light absorbed by the multiple discrete absorber regions of the first absorber material. The geometric shapes may extend only through the first absorber material. Alternatively, the geometric shapes may extend partially into the second absorber region. The detector has a metal reflector coupled to the multiple discrete absorber regions. The detector also has a substrate containing the discrete absorber regions and the second absorber region. The substrate can further include geometric shaped features etched into the substrate, with those features formed on the side of the substrate opposite the side containing the discrete absorber regions and the second absorber region. |
| US08969985B2 |
Semiconductor chip package and method
A semiconductor chip package and a method to manufacture a semiconductor chip package are disclosed. An embodiment of the present invention comprises a substrate and a semiconductor chip disposed on the substrate and laterally surrounded by a packaging material. The package further comprises a current rail adjacent the semiconductor chip, the current rail isolated from the semiconductor chip by an isolation layer, a first external pad, and a via contact contacting the current rail with the first external pad. |
| US08969983B2 |
Semiconductor storage device and manufacturing method thereof
A memory includes a semiconductor substrate. Cell transistors are on the substrate. Contact plugs each of which is buried between the adjacent cell transistors and electrically connected to a diffusion layer between the adjacent cell transistors. An interlayer dielectric film buries gaps between the contact plugs. A storage element is provided not above the contact plugs but above the interlayer dielectric film. A sidewall film covers a part of a side surface of the storage element, and is provided to overlap with one of the contact plugs as viewed from above a surface of the semiconductor substrate. A lower electrode is provided between a bottom of the storage element and the interlayer dielectric film and between the sidewall film and one of the contact plugs, and electrically connects the storage element to one of the contact plugs. |
| US08969982B2 |
Bottom electrode for MRAM device
A multi-layered bottom electrode for an MTJ device on a silicon nitride substrate is described. It comprises a bilayer of alpha tantalum on ruthenium which in turn lies on a nickel chrome layer over a second tantalum layer. |
| US08969981B2 |
Sensor package
A sensor package has a semiconductor sensor chip, and a package body that has a semiconductor sensor chip mounting region on which the semiconductor sensor chip is mounted. The package body being a resin injection molded product. A groove is formed in a rear surface on an opposite side to a surface, on which the semiconductor sensor chip is mounted, so as to surround the semiconductor sensor chip mounting region. A coupling section is formed in the rear surface to couple a resin portion inside the groove and a resin portion outside the groove. |
| US08969979B2 |
MEMS devices
A method includes forming a Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) device on a front surface of a substrate. After the step of forming the MEMS device, a through-opening is formed in the substrate, wherein the through-opening is formed from a backside of the substrate. The through-opening is filled with a dielectric material, which insulates a first portion of the substrate from a second portion of the substrate. An electrical connection is formed on the backside of the substrate. The electrical connection is electrically coupled to the MEMS device through the first portion of the substrate. |
| US08969975B2 |
Semiconductor device having semiconductor pillar
Disclosed herein is a device that includes: a semiconductor substrate including an active region having a semiconductor pillar, the semiconductor pillar having first and second side surfaces substantially perpendicular to a main surface of the semiconductor substrate; an element isolation region surrounding the active region, the element isolation region including a first insulating pillar that is in contact with the first side surface of the semiconductor pillar; a gate electrode that covers the second side surface of the semiconductor pillar with an intervention of a gate insulating film; a first impurity diffusion layer formed on an upper surface of the semiconductor pillar; a second impurity diffusion layer formed in the active region located below the semiconductor pillar; and an etching protection wall that is arranged to surround the semiconductor pillar. |
| US08969974B2 |
Structure and method for FinFET device
The present disclosure provides one embodiment of a field effect transistor (FET) structure. The FET structure includes shallow trench isolation (STI) features formed in a semiconductor substrate; a plurality of semiconductor regions defined in the semiconductor substrate and isolated from each other by the STI features; and a multi-fin active region of a first semiconductor material disposed on one of the semiconductor regions of the semiconductor substrate. |
| US08969972B2 |
Modifying work function in PMOS devices by counter-doping
A semiconductor structure comprising an SRAM/inverter cell and a method for forming the same are provided, wherein the SRAM/inverter cell has an improved write margin. The SRAM/inverter cell includes a pull-up PMOS device comprising a gate dielectric over the semiconductor substrate, a gate electrode on the gate dielectric wherein the gate electrode comprises a p-type impurity and an n-type impurity, and a stressor formed in a source/drain region. The device drive current of the pull-up PMOS device is reduced due to the counter-doping of the gate electrode. |
| US08969971B2 |
Semiconductor devices including a resistor structure
Semiconductor devices are provided. A semiconductor device may include a transistor area and a resistor area. The transistor area may include a gate structure. The resistor area may include an insulating layer and a resistor structure on the insulating layer. A top surface of the gate structure and a top surface of the resistor structure may be substantially coplanar. |
| US08969970B2 |
Semiconductor device
A semiconductor device includes a first MIS transistor and a second MIS transistor. The first MIS transistor includes a first gate insulating film which is formed on a first active region of a semiconductor substrate and has a first high dielectric constant film, and a first gate electrode formed on the first gate insulating film. The second MIS transistor includes a second gate insulating film which is formed on a second active region of the semiconductor substrate and has a second high dielectric constant film, and a second gate electrode formed on the second gate insulating film. The second high dielectric constant film contains first adjusting metal. The first high dielectric constant film has a higher nitrogen concentration than the second high dielectric constant film, and does not contain the first adjusting metal. |
| US08969960B2 |
Power semiconductor device
A power semiconductor device includes a second conductive type sense outer-peripheral well formed to surround a plurality of sense wells on the surface of a drift layer, a first conductive type main-cell source region selectively formed on the surface of the main cell well, a first conductive type sense source region selectively formed on the surface of the sense well, a first conductive type capacitor lower electrode region selectively formed on the surface of the sense outer-peripheral well, a gate insulation film formed on the channel regions and on the sense outer-peripheral well, a gate electrode formed on the gate insulation film, and a sense pad electrically connected to the sense well and the sense source region as well as on the sense outer-peripheral well and the capacitor lower electrode region. |
| US08969959B2 |
Semiconductor device and method of manufacturing the same
There are provided a semiconductor device and a method of manufacturing the same. The semiconductor device includes a body layer of a first conductivity type; an active layer of a second conductivity type, contacting an upper portion of the body layer; and a field limiting ring of a first conductivity type, formed in an upper portion of the active layer. |
| US08969957B2 |
LDMOS one-time programmable device
According to one embodiment, a one-time programmable (OTP) device having a lateral diffused metal-oxide-semiconductor (LDMOS) structure comprises a pass gate including a pass gate electrode and a pass gate dielectric, and a programming gate including a programming gate electrode and a programming gate dielectric. The programming gate is spaced from the pass gate by a drain extension region of the LDMOS structure. The LDMOS structure provides protection for the pass gate when a programming voltage for rupturing the programming gate dielectric is applied to the programming gate electrode. A method for producing such an OTP device comprises forming a drain extension region, fabricating a pass gate over a first portion of the drain extension region, and fabricating a programming gate over a second portion of the drain extension region. |
| US08969953B2 |
Method of forming a self-aligned charge balanced power DMOS
Self-aligned charge balanced semiconductor devices and methods for forming such devices are disclosed. One or more planar gates are formed over a semiconductor substrate of a first conductivity type. One or more deep trenches are etched in the semiconductor self-aligned to the planar gates. The trenches are filled with a semiconductor material of a second conductivity type such that the deep trenches are charge balanced with the adjacent regions of the semiconductor substrate Source and body regions are formed by implanting dopants onto the filled trenches. This process can form self-aligned charge balanced devices with a cell pitch less than 12 microns. |
| US08969951B2 |
Semiconductor device, and method of manufacturing the same
The generation of a variation in properties of vertical transistors is restrained. A vertical MOS transistor is formed in a semiconductor substrate. A first interlayer dielectric film and a first source wiring are formed over the front surface of the substrate. The first source wiring is formed over the first interlayer dielectric film, and is overlapped with the vertical MOS transistor as viewed in plan. Contacts are buried in the first interlayer dielectric film. Through the contacts, an n-type source layer of vertical MOS transistor is coupled with the first source wiring. Openings are made in the first source wiring. |
| US08969950B2 |
Integrated MOSFET-Schottky diode device with reduced source and body Kelvin contact impedance and breakdown voltage
A MOSFET device and fabrication method are disclosed. The MOSFET has a drain in chip plane with an epitaxial layer overlay atop. The MOSFET further comprises: a Kelvin-contact body and an embedded Kelvin-contact source; a trench gate extending into the epitaxial layer; a lower contact trench extending through the Kelvin-contact source and at least part of the Kelvin-contact body defining respectively a vertical source-contact surface and a vertical body-contact surface; a patterned dielectric layer atop the Kelvin-contact source and the trench gate; a patterned top metal layer. As a result: a planar ledge is formed atop the Kelvin-contact source; the MOSFET device exhibits a lowered body Kelvin contact impedance and, owing to the presence of the planar ledge, a source Kelvin contact impedance that is lower than an otherwise MOSFET device without the planar ledge; and an integral parallel Schottky diode is also formed. |
| US08969949B2 |
Structure and method for static random access memory device of vertical tunneling field effect transistor
The present disclosure provides one embodiment of a SRAM cell that includes first and second inverters cross-coupled for data storage, each inverter including at least one pull-up device and at least one pull-down devices; and at least two pass-gate devices configured with the two cross-coupled inverters. The pull-up devices, the pull-down devices and the pass-gate devices include a tunnel field effect transistor (TFET) that further includes a semiconductor mesa formed on a semiconductor substrate and having a bottom portion, a middle portion and a top portion; a drain of a first conductivity type formed in the bottom portion and extended into the semiconductor substrate; a source of a second conductivity type formed in the top portion, the second conductivity type being opposite to the first conductivity type; a channel in a middle portion and interposed between the source and drain; and a gate formed on sidewall of the semiconductor mesa and contacting the channel. |
| US08969948B2 |
Tungsten salicide gate source for vertical NAND string to control on current and cell pillar fabrication
A non-volatile memory device and a method for forming the non-volatile memory device are disclosed. During fabrication of the memory device, a tungsten salicide is utilized as an etch-stop layer in place of a conventionally used aluminum oxide to form channel pillars having a high aspect ratio. Use of the tungsten salicide is useful for eliminating an undesired etch-stop recess and an undesired floating gate that is formed when an Al oxide etch-stop layer is conventionally used. |
| US08969946B2 |
Semiconductor device and methods of manufacturing
A semiconductor device includes polysilicon layer and a metal silicide layer. The polysilicon layer is doped with carbon or phosphorous. The silicide layer is formed over the polysilicon layer. |
| US08969943B2 |
Semiconductor device and manufacturing method of semiconductor device
A semiconductor device with a nonvolatile memory is provided which has improved characteristics. The semiconductor device includes a control gate electrode, a memory gate electrode disposed adjacent to the control gate electrode, a first insulating film, and a second insulating film including therein a charge storing portion. Among these components, the memory gate electrode is formed of a silicon film including a first silicon region positioned over the second insulating film, and a second silicon region positioned above the first silicon region. The second silicon region contains p-type impurities, and the concentration of p-type impurities of the first silicon region is lower than that of the p-type impurities of the second silicon region. |
| US08969942B2 |
Non-volatile semiconductor memory device and its manufacturing method
In a non-volatile semiconductor memory device and a method for manufacturing the device, each memory cell and its select Tr have the same gate insulating film as a Vcc Tr. Further, the gate electrodes of a Vpp Tr and Vcc Tr are realized by the use of a first polysilicon layer. A material such as salicide or a metal, which differs from second polysilicon (which forms a control gate layer), may be provided on the first polysilicon layer. With the above features, a non-volatile semiconductor memory device can be manufactured by reduced steps and be operated at high speed in a reliable manner. |
| US08969939B2 |
Semiconductor device and method of fabricating the same
A semiconductor device includes an isolation layer defining an active region formed in a semiconductor substrate. A first recessing process is performed on the isolation layer to expose edge portions of the active region. A first rounding process is performed to round the edge portions of the active region. A second recessing process is performed on the isolation layer. A second rounding process is performed to round the edge portions of the active region. |
| US08969938B2 |
Method and structure for forming on-chip high quality capacitors with ETSOI transistors
An ETSOI transistor and a capacitor are formed respectively in a transistor and capacitor region thereof by etching through an ETSOI and thin BOX layers in a replacement gate HK/MG flow. The capacitor formation is compatible with an ETSOI replacement gate CMOS flow. A low resistance capacitor electrode makes it possible to obtain a high quality capacitor or varactor. The lack of topography during dummy gate patterning are achieved by lithography in combination of which is accompanied with appropriate etch. |
| US08969936B2 |
Semiconductor devices having increased contact areas between contacts and active regions and methods of fabricating the same
Provided are a semiconductor device and a method of fabricating the same. The semiconductor device may include a substrate including first and second junction regions, a word line buried in the substrate, a bit line provided over the word line to cross the word line, a first contact provided between the substrate and the bit line and electrically connected to the first junction region, and a second contact provided between the bit lines and electrically connected to the second junction region. An overlapping area of a lower portion of the second contact may be greater than an overlapping area of an upper portion of the second contact with respect to the second junction region. |
| US08969935B2 |
Semiconductor memory device having plural cell capacitors stacked on one another and manufacturing method thereof
Disclosed herein is a device that includes a semiconductor substrate having a first area, a plurality of cell transistors arranged on the first area of the semiconductor substrate, and a plurality of cell capacitors each coupled to an associated one of the cell transistors, the cell capacitors being provided so as to overlap with one another on the first area. |
| US08969932B2 |
Methods of forming a finfet semiconductor device with undoped fins
One method disclosed herein includes, prior to forming an isolation region in a semiconducting substrate for the device, forming a doped well region and a doped punch-stop region in the substrate, introducing a dopant material that is adapted to retard diffusion of boron or phosphorous into the substrate to form a dopant-containing layer proximate an upper surface of the substrate, performing an epitaxial deposition process to form an undoped semiconducting material above the dopant-containing layer, forming a plurality of spaced-apart trenches that extend at least partially into the substrate, wherein the trenches define a fin for the device comprised of at least the undoped semiconducting material, forming at least a local isolation insulating material in the trenches, and forming a gate structure around at least the undoped semiconducting material, wherein a bottom of a gate electrode is positioned approximately level with or below a bottom of the undoped semiconducting material. |
| US08969925B2 |
Semiconductor element
A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a body region adjoining the substrate surface, a source contact region within the body region, a drain contact region adjoining the substrate surface and being separated from the body region, a dual JFET gate region located between the body region and the drain contact region, and a lateral JFET channel region adjoining the surface of the substrate and located between the body and the drain contact regions. A vertical JFET gate region is arranged essentially enclosed by the body region, a vertical JFET channel region being arranged between the enclosed vertical JFET gate and the dual JFET gate regions, a reduced drain resistance region being arranged between the dual JFET gate and the drain contact regions, and a buried pocket located under part of the body region, under the dual JFET gate region and under the vertical JFET channel and reduced drain resistance regions. |
| US08969924B2 |
Transistor-based apparatuses, systems and methods
Various aspects of the invention are directed to memory circuits and their implementation. According to an example embodiment, an apparatus includes a channel region between raised source and drain regions which are configured and arranged with respective bandgap offsets relative to the channel region to confine carriers in the channel region. The apparatus also includes front and back gates respectively separated from the channel region by gate dielectrics. The raised source and drain regions have respective portions laterally adjacent the front gate and adjacent the channel region. Carriers are stored in the channel region via application of voltage(s) to the front and back gates, and relative to bias(es) at the source and drain regions. |
| US08969922B2 |
Field effect transistors and method of forming the same
A semiconductor device and method for fabricating a semiconductor device is disclosed. An exemplary semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate including a first device disposed in a first device region, the first device including a first gate structure, first gate spacers formed on the sidewalls of the first gate structure, and first source and drain features and a second device disposed in a second device region, the second device including a second gate structure, second gate spacers formed on the sidewalls of the second gate structure, and second source and drain features. The semiconductor device further includes a contact etch stop layer (CESL) disposed on the first and second gate spacers and interconnect structures disposed on the first and second source and drain features. The interconnect structures are in electrical contact with the first and second source and drain features and in contact with the CESL. |
| US08969921B2 |
Semiconductor device and manufacturing method thereof
A semiconductor device is provided with: a GaN layer; an anode electrode that forms a Schottky junction with a Ga face of the GaN layer; and an InGaN layer positioned between at least a part of the anode electrode and the GaN layer. |
| US08969914B2 |
ESD power clamp with stable power start up function
An integrated circuit including a first power rail, a second power rail, a power clamp connected between the first and second power rails; and a trigger circuit connected to the power clamp and the first second power rails. The trigger circuit includes an RC element formed on the basis of field effect transistors, first inverter stage connected to the RC element, a second inverter stage, and a third inverter stage. The first, second and third inverter stages are connected in series to a control input of the power clamp. The trigger circuit also included a feed back connection from an output of the second inverter stage to the first inverter stage. |
| US08969911B2 |
Photo detector consisting of tunneling field-effect transistors and the manufacturing method thereof
The present invention belongs to the technical field of optical interconnection and relates to a photo detector, in particular to a photo detector consisting of tunneling field-effect transistors. |
| US08969901B2 |
Semiconductor light emitting device
A light emitting device includes a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer, and first and second electrodes electrically connected to the first and second semiconductor layers, respectively. The second electrode includes a reflective pad portion, a transparent electrode layer, a reflective finger portion and an electrode pad portion. The reflective pad portion is disposed in a region of an upper surface of the second semiconductor layer. The transparent electrode layer is disposed on the second semiconductor layer and has an opening encompassing the reflective pad portion such that the transparent electrode layer is not in contact with the reflective pad portion. The reflective finger portion extends from the reflective pad portion and has at least a portion thereof disposed on the transparent electrode layer. The electrode pad portion covers the reflective pad portion to be in contact with the transparent electrode layer. |
| US08969900B2 |
Optoelectronic semiconductor chip and method for the production thereof
An optoelectronic semiconductor chip includes a semiconductor layer stack having an active layer that generates radiation, and a radiation emission side, and a conversion layer disposed on the radiation emission side of the semiconductor layer stack, wherein the conversion layer converts at least a portion of the radiation, which is emitted by the active layer, into radiation of a different wavelength, the radiation emission side of the semiconductor layer stack has a first nanostructuring, and the conversion layer is disposed in this first nanostructuring. |
| US08969896B2 |
Light-emitting element, light-emitting device, and lighting device
Described is a solid-state light-emitting element, a light-emitting device using the solid-state light-emitting element, and a lighting device using the light-emitting device. The solid-state light-emitting element comprises a member with a low refractive index which has a hemispherical structure on a first surface and an uneven structure on a second surface, a bonding layer with a high refractive index which planarizes the uneven structure, and a light-emitting body whose light-emitting surface is in contact with a flat surface of the bonding layer. The uneven structure of the member with a low refractive index is provided inside at least an outside shape of the hemispherical structure formed on the first surface; and the light-emitting body is provided such that an outside shape of the light-emitting region of the light-emitting body is smaller than the outside shape of the hemispherical structure and overlaps with the hemispherical structure. |
| US08969886B2 |
Electro-optic displays having backplanes comprising ring diodes
An electro-optic display comprises a substrate (100), non-linear devices (102) disposed substantially in one plane on the substrate (100), pixel electrodes (106) connected to the non-linear devices (102), an electro-optic medium (110) and a common electrode (112) on the opposed side of the electro-optic medium (110) from the pixel electrodes (106). The moduli of the various parts of the display are arranged so that, when the display is curved, the neutral axis or neutral plane lies substantially in the plane of the non-linear devices (102). |
| US08969885B2 |
Light emitting device module and lighting system including the same
Disclosed herein is a light emitting device module comprising: a heat transfer member having a cavity; first conductive layer and second conductive layer contacting the heat transfer member via an insulating layer, the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer being electrically isolated from each other in accordance with exposure of the insulating layer or exposure of the heat transfer member; and at least one light emitting diode electrically connected to the first conductive layer and second conductive layer, the at least one light emitting device is thermally contacted to an exposed portion of the heat transfer member, wherein the heat transfer member has an exposed portion disposed within the cavity between the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer. |
| US08969884B2 |
Thin-film transistor device and method for manufacturing same, organic electroluminescent display elements and organic electroluminescent display device
A thin film transistor element is formed in each of a first aperture and a second aperture defined by partition walls, which further define a third aperture that is adjacent to the first aperture with a gap therebetween and is located in a direction, from the first aperture, differing from a direction of the second aperture. In plan view, at a bottom portion of the first aperture, a center of area of a liquid-philic layer portion is offset from a center of area of the bottom portion in a direction differing from a direction of the third aperture, and at a bottom portion of one of the first and second apertures, a center of area of a liquid-philic layer portion is offset from a center of area of the bottom portion in a direction differing from a direction of the other one of the first and second apertures. |
| US08969880B2 |
Epitaxial substrate and method for manufacturing epitaxial substrate
Provided is a crack-free epitaxial substrate having a small amount of warping, in which a silicon substrate is used as a base substrate. The epitaxial substrate includes: a (111) single crystal Si substrate and a buffer layer formed of a plurality of lamination units being continuously laminated. The lamination unit includes: a composition modulation layer formed of a first and a second unit layer having different compositions being alternately and repeatedly laminated such that a compressive strain exists therein; a termination layer formed on an uppermost portion of the composition modulation layer, the termination layer acting to maintain the compressive strain existing in the composition modulation layer; and a strain reinforcing layer formed on the termination layer, the strain reinforcing layer acting to enhance the compressive strain existing in the composition modulation layer. |
| US08969875B2 |
Thin film transistor substrate and method for fabricating the same
The present invention relates to a thin film transistor substrate and method for fabricating the same which can secure an alignment margin and reduce the number of mask steps. A thin transistor substrate according to the present invention includes a gate line and a data line crossing each other to define a pixel, a gate metal pattern under the data line, a thin film transistor having a gate electrode, a source electrode and a drain electrode in the pixel, and a pixel electrode connected to the drain electrode of the thin film transistor by a connection electrode, wherein the data line has a plurality of first slits to disconnect the gate metal pattern from the gate line. |
| US08969870B2 |
Pattern for ultra-high voltage semiconductor device manufacturing and process monitoring
A pattern for use in the manufacture of semiconductor devices is provided which, according to an example embodiment, may comprise at least one second field region comprising a main array of dies, each having a height of Y1 and a width of X1, and the main array having a height of Y3. The pattern according to the example embodiment may further include at least one first field region comprising a monitoring region having a height of Y2 and a width of X2 and an auxiliary die region having a height of Y2 and comprising an auxiliary array of dies. The dimensions of the various regions may be proportional to one another, such that X2=n1×X1+adjustment1, Y2=n3×Y1+adjustment3, and Y3=n4×Y2+adjustment4, n1, n3, and n4 being integers. |
| US08969868B2 |
Thin film transistor with UV light absorber layer
A thin film transistor comprises a transparent substrate, a gate is disposed on the transparent substrate, a gate insulator is disposed on the gate and the transparent substrate, an active layer is disposed on the gate insulator, an electrode layer is electrically connected the active layer and the portion of the active layer is exposed, and an ultraviolet light absorbing layer is disposed on the electrode layer. By using the advantage of the ultraviolet light absorbing layer with the range of visible light transmittance and with the component protection, preventing the optical characteristics of the thin film transistor from the outside moisture is achieved, and by adjusting the parameters in the thin film deposition process to change its conductivity. |
| US08969865B2 |
Semiconductor film composition
A semiconductor film composition includes an oxide semiconductor material. At least one polyatomic ion is incorporated into the oxide semiconductor material. |
| US08969863B2 |
Light-emitting element, light-emitting device, display device, electronic device, and lighting device
Provided is a light-emitting element in which an adverse effect by halides in an EL layer is suppressed and which can be provided with low cost. The light-emitting element including at least two layers between an anode and a light-emitting layer. One of the two layers which is closer to the anode has higher concentration of halides and halogen elements than the other layer closer to the light-emitting layer. |
| US08969862B2 |
Organic electroluminescent element, method for manufacturing organic electroluminescent element, and coating liquid for electron injection and transport layer
A main object of the present invention is to provide an organic EL element including an electron injection and transport layer containing an organic boron compound, which has excellent characteristics such as efficiency and service life. The present invention achieves the object mentioned above by providing an organic EL element including: an anode; a light emitting layer formed on the anode; an electron injection and transport layer that is formed on the light emitting layer, contains an organic boron compound, and has a crystalline structure; and a cathode formed on the electron injection and transport layer. |
| US08969855B2 |
Organic light emitting device having improved light emitting quality
An organic light emitting device includes, a base part, patterned first electrodes on the base part, conductive material layers spaced apart from the patterned first electrodes and between the first electrodes, pixel defining layers between the patterned first electrodes, the pixel defining layers overlapping only a portion of upper surfaces of the conductive material layers, light emitting layers on the first electrodes, and a second electrode on the light emitting layers. |
| US08969854B2 |
Light-emitting layer and light-emitting element
To provide a highly efficient organic light-emitting element. An extremely thin layer (a monomolecular film or the like) containing an organic light-emitting material such as an iridium complex is provided between a layer of an n-type organic material (an organic material having a high electron-transport property) and a layer of a p-type organic material (an organic material having a high hole-transport property). In a structure described above, in a layer of the organic light-emitting material, electrons are injected from the LUMO of the n-type organic material to the LUMO of the organic light-emitting material, and holes are injected from the HOMO of the p-type organic material to the HOMO of the organic light-emitting material, whereby the organic light-emitting material is brought into an excited state and emits light. |
| US08969853B2 |
Organic light-emitting diode with microcavity including doped organic layers and fabrication process thereof
An organic light emitting diode (OLED) emitting light downward through a transparent substrate. The OLED embeds a microcavity formed between a cathode and an anode and includes a plurality of organic layers including a light emitting layer. The plurality of organic layers include at least a first layer made of an organic doped material aimed at enhancing the transport of electrons; and at least a second layer made of an organic doped material aimed at enhancing the transport of holes. The anode is obtained by deposition of a semitransparent layer of silver (Ag) over the transparent substrate to be directly in contact with the first doped organic layer. Then, thicknesses of the first and second doped organic layers can be freely adapted to best adjust the optical characteristics of the microcavity for the wavelength of monochromatic light to be produced by the OLED. |
| US08969842B2 |
Photointerrupter, method of manufacturing the same, and mounting structure of the same
A photointerrupter includes a base, a light emitting element, a light receiving element, a light-transmissive detector resin member covering the light receiving element, a light-transmissive emitter resin member covering the light emitting element, and a light shield layer covering the detector resin member and the emitter resin member. The emitter resin member is spaced apart from the detector resin member with an intervening clearance between them. The detector resin member includes a light incidence surface exposed from the light shield layer, and the emitter resin member includes a light output surface exposed from the light shield layer. The light incidence surface and the light output surface are arranged to face the clearance between the two resin members. |
| US08969841B2 |
Light source for generating light from a laser sustained plasma in a above-atmospheric pressure chamber
An apparatus for producing light includes a chamber and an ignition source that ionizes a gas within the chamber. The apparatus also includes at least one laser that provides energy to the ionized gas within the chamber to produce a high brightness light. The laser can provide a substantially continuous amount of energy to the ionized gas to generate a substantially continuous high brightness light. |
| US08969838B2 |
Systems and methods for protecting an EUV light source chamber from high pressure source material leaks
A device is described herein which may comprise a chamber, a fluid line, a pressurized source material in the fluid line, a component restricting flow of the source material into the chamber, a sensor measuring flow of a fluid in the fluid line and providing a signal indicative thereof, and a pressure relief valve responsive to a signal to reduce a leak of source material into the chamber in the event of a failure of the component. |
| US08969836B1 |
Method and apparatus for electron beam lithography
A system using an energy beam to expose patterns on a wafer includes first mirror elements, a multiplexer element, and second mirror elements. The first and second mirror elements are dynamically controlled to reflect the energy beam to the wafer. The first mirror elements are configured in a first chain having a first data input and a first data output. The multiplexer element includes a second data input, a third data input, a select input, and a second data output. The third data input is coupled to the first data output. The second mirror elements are configured in a second chain having a fourth data input. |
| US08969832B2 |
Electrothermal vaporization atomic fluorescence spectroscopy and spectrometer for determination of cadmium
An electrothermal vaporization atomic fluorescence spectrometer for determination of Cadmium comprising a sampling system, a light source, an atomizer, a light path system, a detection system, and a display device. The sampling system includes an electrothermal vaporization device and a capture trap; the capture trap comprises a Tungsten or Molybdenum coil (6), a holder (15), a cover (7) and a power supply (17); the cover (7) and the holder (15) form a sealed space; the Tungsten or Molybdenum coil (6) is arranged on the holder (15); the Tungsten or Molybdenum coil (6) is located inside the sealed space formed by the cover (7) and the holder (15); and the cover (7) is provided with an inlet (12) and an outlet (13) thereon. An electrothermal vaporization atomic fluorescence spectroscopy for determination of Cadmium is also provided. |
| US08969831B2 |
Excitation enhancement and extraction enhancement with photonic crystals
Disclosed herein is a system for stimulating emission from at least one an emitter, such as a quantum dot or organic molecule, on the surface of a photonic crystal comprising a patterned dielectric substrate. Embodiments of this system include a laser or other source that illuminates the emitter and the photonic crystal, which is characterized by an energy band structure exhibiting a Fano resonance, from a first angle so as to stimulate the emission from the emitter at a second angle. The coupling between the photonic crystal and the emitter may result in spectral and angular enhancement of the emission through excitation and extraction enhancement. These enhancement mechanisms also reduce the emitter's lasing threshold. For instance, these enhancement mechanisms enable lasing of a 100 nm thick layer of diluted organic molecules solution with reduced threshold intensity. This reduction in lasing threshold enables more efficient organic light emitting devices and more sensitive molecular sensing. |
| US08969827B2 |
Specimen preparation for transmission electron microscopy
A specimen kit having a tiny chamber is disclosed for a specimen preparation for TEM. The space height of the chamber is far smaller than dimensions of blood cells and therefore is adapted to sort nanoparticles from the blood cells. The specimen prepared under this invention is suitable for TEM observation over a true distribution status of nanoparticles in blood. The extremely tiny space height in Z direction eliminates the possibility of aggregation of the nanoparticles and/or agglomeration in Z direction during drying; therefore, a specimen prepared under this invention is suitable for TEM observation over the dispersion and/or agglomeration of nanoparticles in a blood. |
| US08969825B2 |
Method for identifying a nuclear explosion based on krypton and xenon isotopes
The invention pertains to the field of nuclear physics and can be used in system for identifying nuclear explosions based on the measured activities in the atmosphere of naturally-occurring radioactive gases (NORG). The technical result is an increase in the determination efficiency and in the reliability of punctual estimations of deposits from various types of fission in the global activity for each krypton and xenon isotope. |
| US08969820B2 |
Radiographic apparatus
A radiographic apparatus includes an X-ray detection sensor having a two-dimensional detector plane for detecting an intensity distribution of X-rays, a body internally containing the X-ray detection sensor, a supporting member having a supporting surface for supporting the X-ray detection sensor across the detector plane and which fixes the X-ray detection sensor to an inner bottom surface of the body, and a circuit board on which is mounted a circuit for reading out a detection signal from the X-ray detection sensor. Furthermore, in the radiographic apparatus, the supporting member forms a space between the supporting member and the inner bottom surface of the body in a peripheral portion of the supporting member. At least a part of the circuit board is arranged in the space. |
| US08969819B2 |
Radiation image pickup apparatus and method of driving the same
A radiation image pickup apparatus allowed to restore a change in characteristics in a pixel transistors caused by radiation, and a method of driving the same are provided. The radiation image pickup apparatus includes: a pixel section including a plurality of unit pixels and generating an electrical signal based on incident radiation, each of the unit pixels including one or more pixel transistors and a photoelectric conversion element; a drive section for selectively driving the unit pixels of the pixel section; and a characteristic restoring section including a first constant current source for annealing and a selector switch for changing a current path from the unit pixels to the first constant current source at the time of non-measurement of the radiation, and allowing an annealing current to flow through the pixel transistor, thereby restoring characteristics of the pixel transistor. |
| US08969818B2 |
Radiation imaging apparatus
A radiation imaging apparatus includes a radiation image detection unit including a flexible substrate, photoelectric conversion elements arranged on the substrate, and a phosphor member disposed on an upper part of the substrate, a housing accommodating the radiation image detection unit, and a support member having the substrate disposed along a side surface for non-radiation transmission in the housing from a surface for radiation transmission in the housing. |
| US08969816B2 |
Board-level partitioning in MR-PET imaging system integration
A printed circuit board (PCB) assembly of a data processing unit for an integrated magnetic resonance (MR) and positron emission tomography (PET) system, the PCB assembly includes a plurality of PCB layers disposed in a stacked arrangement, first and second PET signal processing circuits carried by a first layer of the plurality of PCB layers, first and second ground plane structures carried by a second layer of the plurality of PCB layers and configured relative to the first and second PET signal processing circuits, respectively, and a ground partition that separates the first PET signal processing circuit from the second PET signal processing circuit on the first layer. The ground partition extends through the first layer to provide electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding between the first and second PET signal processing circuits. |
| US08969815B2 |
Power distribution in MR-PET imaging system integration
An integrated magnetic resonance (MR) and positron emission tomography (PET) system includes an MR scanner including a magnet that defines an opening in which a subject is positioned, a set of PET detectors disposed about the opening, a plurality of data processing units each electrically connected with a respective one or more of the PET detectors of the set of PET detectors, and a plurality of power supply modules, each power supply module being operable to generate a DC power supply for different groups of one or more of the data processing units. Each power supply module is discrete from the other power supply modules. |
| US08969813B2 |
Apparatuses and methods for detection of radiation including neutrons and gamma rays
A scintillation detector includes: a photodetector; a scintillating material configured to emit light in response to exposure to ionization particles; an optically transparent material having a light absorption coefficient that is less than a light absorption coefficient of the scintillating material, the optically transparent material optically coupled to a surface of the scintillating material and configured to transmit the emitted light; and a reflective material at least partially surrounding the scintillating material and the optically transparent material, the reflective material configured to reflect the emitted light and direct the emitted light toward the photodetector. |
| US08969812B2 |
Garnet-type crystal for scintillator and radiation detector using the same
The garnet-type crystal for a scintillator of the present invention is represented by General Formula (1), (2), or (3), Gd3-x-yCexREyAl5-zGazO12 (1) wherein in Formula (1), 0.0001≦x≦0.15, 0≦y≦0.1, 2 |
| US08969810B2 |
Infrared sensor device
An infrared sensor device includes a plurality of infrared sensors that is provided in a plurality of divided areas in which an infrared-receiving area is radially divided in one plane; a detector that detects presence or absence of movement of an object in the infrared-receiving area for each of the divided areas based on an output of the infrared sensor; and a determiner that determines whether the object is in a detection area in a predetermined distance range from the infrared sensor, based on an arrangement pattern of the divided areas in which the movement of the object is detected, in an alignment of the divided areas in the infrared-receiving areas. |
| US08969805B2 |
Terahertz wave measurement device and method
The base plate is transmissive to terahertz waves, and a sample is disposed at the base plate. In the conductive periodic structure, plural transmission portions that transmit terahertz waves are arrayed with a predetermined period. The conductive periodic structure is disposed apart from a position at which the sample is disposed. The waveguide includes a total reflection surface provided at a boundary face with the conductive periodic structure. The total reflection surface totally reflects incident terahertz waves, and the waveguide guides incident terahertz waves toward the total reflection surface. The magnitudes of one or more of a distance between the position at which the sample is disposed and the conductive periodic structure, a property of the base plate, and the predetermined period are set such that a dip showing a characteristic absorption is formed in a predetermined frequency region of a spectrum of terahertz waves. |
| US08969802B1 |
Playing card imaging technology with through-the-card viewing technology
A method of reading suit and rank of playing cards is enabled on a system for controlled provision of image content of faces of a playing card that has: e) a support surface for playing cards; f) a source of infrared radiation; g) an infrared sensitive camera; and h) a processor. The infrared sensitive camera positioned to capture infrared radiation transmitted through the playing cards and transmit information based on the captured radiation to the processor; and the processor configured to provide suit and rank information of a playing card through which the infrared radiation was transmitted. |
| US08969799B2 |
Mass spectrometer
A mass spectrometer is disclosed comprising a time of flight mass analyzer. The time of flight mass analyzer comprises an ion guide comprising a plurality of electrodes which are interconnected by a series of resistors forming a potential divider. Ions are confined radially within the ion guide by the application of a two-phase RF voltage to the electrodes. A single phase additional RF voltage is applied across the potential divider so that an inhomogeneous pseudo-potential force is maintained along the length of the ion guide. |
| US08969796B2 |
Timing device and method
The present invention provides a timing device, especially a timing device for use in mass spectrometers, for example TOF mass spectrometers, for processing trigger signal data containing a trigger signal indicating the occurrence of a trigger event, the timing device having: a trigger signal deserializer configured to receive trigger signal data containing a trigger signal indicating the occurrence of a trigger event as serial data and to output the trigger signal data as parallel data, and wherein suitably the timing device has a processing means configured to process trigger signal data outputted by the trigger signal deserializer as parallel data. |
| US08969782B2 |
Signal sampling circuit and image sensor having the same
A signal sampling circuit includes: a signal output unit configured to output a level signal to an output node in response to a control signal; a signal sampling unit coupled to the output node and configured to sample the level signal in a sampling period; a first current sinking unit configured to sink a constant current from the output node; and a second current sinking unit configured to sink a current from the output node after a time point where the control signal is deactivated. |
| US08969781B2 |
Integrated optical biosensor array including charge injection circuit and quantizer circuit
An optical biosensor pixel for detecting the amount of light that is generated by the biosensing process and a biosensor array architecture that includes such biosensor pixels. The optical biosensor pixel includes a photodiode configured to convert an incident photon flux into a current. Additionally, the optical biosensor pixel includes an optical filter configured to select specific wavelengths and/or photon flux angles to reach the photodiode from a biological sample. The biosensor pixel further includes a trans-impedance amplifier coupled to the photodiode, where the trans-impedance amplifier is configured to convert the current into a voltage signal. Additionally, the biosensor pixel includes a 1-bit comparator coupled to the trans-impedance amplifier and a 1-bit digital-to-analog converter coupled to the 1-bit comparator, where the 1-bit digital-to-analog converter injects different levels of charge into an input of the trans-impedance amplifier at each cycle based on an output of the 1-bit comparator. |
| US08969780B2 |
CMOS circuit for sensor with reduced read noise
A CMOS image sensor having one or more pixels, e.g. in an array, whereby each of the pixels having two or more sub-pixel elements for generating charge according to incident light intensity as well as a common charge sensitive device such as an amplifier coupled to two or more sub-pixel elements of a respective pixel. Charges generated by the two or more sub-pixel elements are added and integrated over respective integration time periods, to provide a signal representing the integrated charges. The circuit can be configured so that the two or more sub-pixel elements have different integration time periods. By combining charges at the charge sensitive device rather than combining outputs of multiple such devices, the amount of read noise can be reduced. |
| US08969778B2 |
Plasmonic light collectors
An electronic device may be provided with imaging modules or communications modules. Imaging modules and communications modules may be improved with the use of plasmonic light collectors. Plasmonic light collectors exploit the interaction between incoming light and plasmons in the plasmonic light collector to redirect the path of the incoming light. Plasmonic light collectors may be used to form lenses for image pixels in an imaging module or to form light pipes or lenses for use in injecting optical communications into a fiber optic cable. Plasmonic lenses may be formed by lithography of metallic surfaces, by implantation or by stacking and patterning of layers of materials having different dielectric properties. Plasmonic image pixels may be smaller and more efficient than conventional image pixels. Plasmonic light guides may have significantly less signal loss than conventional lenses and light guides. |
| US08969763B2 |
Remote sense lead magnitude and polarity detection controller
In a welding power supply, a feedback circuit senses electrical signals from the power output studs and from remote welding sense leads. The feedback control circuit scales the electrical signals and converts the signals to binary numbers having magnitude bits and a polarity bit respectively. The binary numbers, representing the signals, are simultaneously shifted into a logic processor for calculation of a feedback signal based on the digitized input. The feedback signal is calculated based on the polarity of connectivity of the remote welding sense leads as represented by the binary numbers. The feedback signal is then fed into the power supply output controller for automatically adjusting the power output of the arc welder. |
| US08969762B2 |
Welder with intelligent battery charger
A system, in one embodiment, may include a portable welder having a welding output, a charging output, a welding circuit coupled to the welding output; and a charging circuit coupled to the charging output. The charging circuit may be configured to automatically adjust power to the charging output based on a feedback associated with charging a battery. |
| US08969759B2 |
Apparatus and method for perforating material
An apparatus for creating a hole in solid sheet material (1) by laser beam irradiation is described comprising a source of laser radiation; a focusing apparatus (11) for impinging a beam of laser radiation from the source onto a surface of solid sheet material (1) in which holes are to be formed in use; and a holding device (7) for holding said solid sheet material (1); wherein the holding device (7) is structured to hold the sheet material (1) in use in an arcuate configuration. A method of creating a hole in solid sheet material making use of such an arcuate configuration is also described. |
| US08969755B2 |
Lower-power laser and arc hybrid welding method and device
A low-power laser and arc hybrid welding method includes the steps of matching laser pulses with arc phases, and inducing compress arcs by the laser pulses. A laser peak pulse is triggered from half of the positive half-wave to half of the negative half-wave of alternating arc current. The sum of laser peak pulse width and laser basic pulse width is equal to the time width from a laser pulse triggered point to a negative half-wave end point of the alternating arc current. A welding device for carrying out the method is disclosed. An angle formed by the axis of a laser beam (1) and the vertical direction is in the range of −50°-50°. An angle formed by the axis of the laser beam (1) and the axis of an arc torch (2) is in the range of 20°-120°. Arc power density is adjusted minutely in the range of 103-105 by adjusting the alternating arc current, protrusion quantity of an electrode (3) and gas flow velocity of a nozzle. The method and the device can reduce the consumption and save the cost. |
| US08969751B2 |
Method of detecting dust and method of preventing erroneous determination of dust detection
A method of detecting dust includes: a first step of monitoring a resistance value welding and determining if a variation amount of the resistance value per unit time is equal to or more than a first threshold; a second step of monitoring the resistance value after the first step and determining if a variation amount of this resistance value per unit time is equal to or less than a second threshold; a third step of determining if a difference value between a resistance value for calculating the variation amount equal to or more than the first threshold and a resistance value for calculating the variation amount determined equal to or less than the second threshold is equal to or more than a third threshold; and a fourth step of determining that dust is generated when the difference value is equal to or more than the third threshold. |
| US08969748B2 |
Switch device and a switchgear provided therewith
A switch device including a bus bar, and a switch knife, wherein the knife is arranged so as to pivot around an axis perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the bus bar. The bus bar presents a projection which is an integrated part of the bus bar, and the knife is pivotable to a first position, in which it directly contacts said projection, and to a second position in which it is removed from contact with said projection. |
| US08969742B2 |
Cable fitting having a clamping device for an armor of the cable
A cable gland including a screw sleeve which can be inserted into a wall or a pipe coupling is provided. A union nut interacts with the screw sleeve, and a clamping insert is acted on by the union nut and is adapted to be pressed against a cable which is to be retained by tightening the union nut. The cable has a reinforcement and a clamping device for clamping a portion of the reinforcement is provided in the cable gland. The clamping device partially engages in the screw sleeve in an axial direction in a use position and is acted on by the union nut outside the screw sleeve. A portion of the clamping device engages in the screw sleeve and acts in an interlocking manner on an inner face of the screw sleeve in the rotation direction in the use position. |
| US08969740B2 |
Electric control or signaling device
An electric control or signaling device to be assembled through an opening formed in a wall, and including a tubular metal body which is to engage with a first surface of the wall, wherein the body includes a threaded cylindrical portion to be inserted into the opening and an attachment device including a metal clamping ring to be screwed onto the threaded cylindrical portion of the body to attach the control or signaling device through the opening, and a metal attachment plate to be applied against a second surface of the wall opposite the first surface by the clamping ring. |
| US08969739B2 |
Semiconductor device
According to one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes a housing including a first wall and a second wall opposite to the first wall, a board in the housing, a first supporter provided on the first wall and configured to support an end of the board in a direction substantially parallel to the first wall, a stopper in the housing, the stopper configured to support the board, and a second supporter provided on the second wall and configured to support the stopper. |
| US08969738B2 |
Port for inhibiting electromagnetic radiation
A port for inhibiting electromagnetic radiation, the port being arranged to seal an opening and to allow for the passage of one or more electrical cables through the opening, wherein the port comprises at least one slit arranged to engage the one or more cables. |
| US08969737B2 |
Printed circuit board radio-frequency shielding structures
Electrical components such as integrated circuits may be mounted on a printed circuit board. To prevent the electrical components from being subjected to electromagnetic interference, a radio-frequency shielding structure may be mounted over the electrical components. The radio-frequency shielding structure may be formed from a printed circuit that includes a ground plane such as a flex circuit or rigid printed circuit board that includes at least one blanket layer of metal. The printed circuit board to which the electrical components are mounted may include a recess in which the electrical components are mounted. Additional components may be mounted to the interior and exterior surface of the radio-frequency shielding structure. The radio-frequency shielding structure may be formed from a flex circuit that has slits at its corners to accommodate folding. |
| US08969736B2 |
Printed circuit board and method of manufacturing the same
A cover insulating layer is formed on a base insulating layer. One of write wiring traces includes first to third lines, and the other write wiring trace includes fourth to sixth lines. The one and other write wiring traces constitute a signal line pair, the second and fifth lines are arranged on an upper surface of the cover insulating layer, and the third and sixth lines are arranged on an upper surface of the base insulating layer. At least parts of the second and fifth lines are respectively opposed to the sixth and third lines with the cover insulating layer sandwiched therebetween. The second and third lines are electrically connected to the first line, and the fifth and sixth lines are electrically connected to the fourth line. The fourth line is electrically connected to at least one of the fifth and sixth lines through a jumper wiring on a lower surface of the base insulating layer. |
| US08969732B2 |
Printed wiring board
A printed wiring board includes a core insulation layer having via conductors through the core layer, a first structure including an interlayer insulation layer on first surface of the core layer and having via conductors through the interlayer layer in the first structure, and a second structure including an interlayer insulation layer on second surface of the core layer and having via conductors through the interlayer layer in the second structure. The interlayer layers have dielectric constants set to be 4.0 or lower for signal transmission at frequency of 1 GHz, the core layer has thermal expansion coefficient at or below Tg set lower than thermal expansion coefficients of the interlayer layers at or below Tg, the coefficient of the core layer at or below Tg is set to be 75 ppm/° C. or lower, and the conductors in the interlayer layers are stacked on the conductors in the core layer. |
| US08969731B2 |
Patterned transparent conductors and related manufacturing methods
A patterned transparent conductor includes a substrate and additives at least partially embedded into at least one surface of the substrate and localized adjacent to the surface according to a pattern to form higher sheet conductance portions. The higher sheet conductance portions are laterally adjacent to lower sheet conductance portions. |
| US08969728B2 |
Smooth wireline
A cable includes a conductor. A plurality of inner armor wires is wrapped around the conductor. At least some of the plurality of inner armor wires have non-circular and non-rectangular cross-sectional shapes. A plurality of outer armor wires are wrapped around the inner armor wires. At least some of the plurality of outer armor wires have non-circular and non-rectangular cross-sectional shapes. |
| US08969724B2 |
Elastic signal transmission cable
An object of the present invention is to provide an elastic signal transmission cable having a length of several centimeters to several meters that has a shape deformation tracking ability and enables high-speed signal transmission. The inventive elastic signal transmission cable has an elasticity of 10% or more and transmission loss of 10 dB/m or less in a relaxed state at 250 MHz, and comprises an elastic cylindrical body having an elasticity of 10% or more and a conductor portion containing at least two conductor wires wound in the same direction around the elastic cylindrical body. |
| US08969720B2 |
Photoelectronically active, chalcogen-based thin film structures incorporating tie layers
The present invention provides improved chalcogen-containing, photovoltaic structures as well as related compositions, photovoltaic devices incorporating these structures, methods of making these structures and devices, and methods of using these structures and devices. According to principles of the present invention, the adhesion of PACB compositions is improved through the use of chalcogen-containing tie layers. |
| US08969712B2 |
Four junction inverted metamorphic multijunction solar cell with a single metamorphic layer
A multijunction solar cell including an upper first solar subcell having a first band gap; a second solar subcell adjacent to the first solar subcell and having a second band gap smaller than the first band gap; a graded interlayer adjacent to the second solar subcell, the graded interlayer having a third band gap greater than the second band gap; and a third solar subcell adjacent to the graded interlayer, the third subcell having a fourth band gap smaller than the second band gap such that the third subcell is lattice mismatched with respect to the second subcell. A lower fourth solar subcell is provided adjacent to the third subcell and lattice matched thereto, the lower fourth subcell having a fifth band gap smaller than the fourth band gap. |
| US08969709B2 |
Use of a conductive composition containing lead—tellurium-based oxide in the manufacture of semiconductor devices with lightly doped emitters
The present invention provides a process for using a thick-film conductive paste composition to form an electrode on a silicon semiconductor device, e.g, a photovoltaic cell, containing a lightly doped emitter. The thick-film paste comprises a source of an electrically conductive metal and a Pb—Te-based oxide dispersed in an organic medium. Also provided are devices made by the process and a photovoltaic cell comprising a lightly doped emitter and an electrode formed from the thick-film conductive paste composition. |
| US08969707B2 |
Adhesive tape and solar cell module using the same
The present invention provides an adhesive tape 10 for electrically connecting a plurality of solar battery cells, which adhesive tape has a metal foil 1 and an adhesive layer 2 composed of an adhesive provided on at least one surface of the metal foil 1, and a solar battery module using the adhesive tape. The adhesive tape of the present invention can suppress the decrease in the product yield and can improve the connection workability of solar battery cells. |
| US08969704B2 |
Annular semiconductor element and annular insulation material for a thermoelectric module, thermoelectric module and method for manufacturing the module
An annular semiconductor element for producing a thermoelectric module includes at least one groove extending in a radial direction from an internal circumferential face to an external circumferential face. An annular insulation material insulates n-doped and p-doped semiconductor elements and is accordingly disposed on a lateral face of the semiconductor elements. The insulation material has a slit which extends in the radial direction and divides the insulation material. A thermoelectric module and a method for manufacturing the thermoelectric module are also provided. |
| US08969700B2 |
Systems and methods of selection, characterization and automated sequencing of media content
In a computer system having at least one output device, a set of media programs is accessed. A playlist first portion including a first plurality of the media programs of the set is created. The programs of the first portion are arranged with respect to one another according to a respective first characteristic value of each of the programs of the first portion. |
| US08969699B2 |
Musical instrument, method of controlling musical instrument, and program recording medium
A CPU (31) of a musical instrument (1) calculates distances between central positions of a plurality of virtual pads (81) and a position of a marker unit (15), by making adjustment such that a distance is shorter as a size associated with the virtual pad (81) is larger. The CPU 31 identifies a virtual pad (81) corresponding to the shortest distance among the distances calculated, as a virtual pad (81) for outputting sound. The CPU (31) identifies a tone corresponding to the virtual pad (81) for outputting sound by referring to set layout information. |
| US08969694B2 |
Chord playing attachment
A chord playing attachment and related method is disclosed. The chord playing attachment may be attached to a guitar or similar stringed instrument, and the user may use the chord playing attachment to learn to play the instrument. Unlike other chord playing attachments, the present invention discloses a design that does not function as a capo, which allows the user play chords in standard keys. The present invention also discloses tabs that may be removed or swapped by the user to allow the user to play some chords by pressing the strings directly and some by pressing a finger pad. The present invention encourages novices to learn to play the instrument in stages and eventually remove the invention entirely. A companion teaching manual is also disclosed. |
| US08969693B2 |
Stringed instrument practice device
The present invention extends to practice devices for practicing to play stringed instruments. More specifically, the present invention relates to a practice device that may assist a user in learning how to properly finger and play a stringed musical instrument. A user can hold an elongate handle and place one or more of his or her fingers on strings to practice fingerings that are used to play chords/notes. Real instrument strings can be used, helping to strengthen a user's fingertips and get the fingertips accustomed to holding/pinching the instrument strings. Further, the stringed instrument practice device can be portable and sized to fit within the user's hand. Accordingly, a user can realize advantages of the invention and utilize practice methods while the user is “on the go,” riding on a bus, watching television, waiting in line, etc. |
| US08969686B2 |
Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH426624
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH426624. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH426624, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH426624 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 CH426624. |
| US08969684B2 |
Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH673944
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH673944. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH673944, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH673944 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 CH673944. |
| US08969681B2 |
Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH217116
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH217116. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH217116, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH217116 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 CH217116. |
| US08969680B2 |
Plants and seeds of corn variety CV888836
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV888836. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV888836, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV888836 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV888836 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV888836. |
| US08969679B2 |
Plants and seeds of corn variety CV705149
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV705149. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV705149, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV705149 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV705149 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV705149. |
| US08969678B2 |
Plants and seeds of corn variety CV013497
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV013497. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV013497, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV013497 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV013497 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV013497. |
| US08969674B1 |
Maize hybrid X08C957
A novel maize variety designated X08C957 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X08C957 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08C957 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08C957, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08C957. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08C957. |
| US08969671B2 |
Plants and seeds of sorghum variety GSV415986
The invention relates to the sorghum variety designated GSV415986. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the sorghum variety GSV415986. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the sorghum variety GSV415986 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing sorghum plants by crossing the sorghum variety GSV415986 with itself or another sorghum variety and plants produced by such methods. |
| US08969669B2 |
Pepper hybrid PS 16375253
The invention provides seed and plants of pepper hybrid PS 16375253 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid PS 16375253 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another pepper 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. |
| US08969662B2 |
Soybean cultivar XB47J13
A soybean cultivar designated XB47J13 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar XB47J13, to the plants of soybean cultivar XB47J13, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar XB47J13, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar XB47J13. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar XB47J13. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar XB47J13, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar XB47J13 with another soybean cultivar. |
| US08969661B2 |
Soybean cultivar AR1111926
The present invention is in the field of soybean variety AR1111926 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety AR1111926 and its progeny, and methods of making AR1111926. |
| US08969660B2 |
Soybean cultivar AR0902417
The present invention is in the field of soybean variety AR0902417 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety AR0902417 and its progeny, and methods of making AR0902417. |
| US08969654B2 |
Triterpene oxidase derived from plant belonging to genus Glychyrrhiza, gene encoding the triterpene oxidase, and use of the protein or the gene
Provided is a protein having an activity of oxidizing a dammarane-type triterpene, a gene encoding the protein, and a method of using the protein and the gene. The protein can be obtained from a plant belonging to the genus Glychyrrhiza, which has an activity of oxidizing a dammarane-type triterpene. Also provided is a transformant producing a triterpene oxidase into which a gene encoding the triterpene oxidase is introduced. |
| US08969650B2 |
Bodily fluid-absorbent structure
The present invention provides a bodily fluid-absorbent structure improved so as to facilitate bodily fluids to disperse in a thickness direction of the structure. Core material of a bodily fluid-absorbent structure is formed of an aggregation of fluff wood pulp fibers. The aggregation has a basis mass in a range of 150 to 500 g/m2 and a specific volume in a range of 3 to 20 cc/g. In the aggregation, a relationship between horizontal orientation index IH and specific volume VSP of fluff wood pulp fibers is represented by a formula as follows: IH is less than or equal to −0.099VSP+2.4. |
| US08969647B2 |
Process and apparatus for the thermal treatment of refinery sludge
A continuous process for the thermal treatment of a refinery sludge, comprising the following operations: a. drying of the refinery sludge, possibly mixed with pet-coke, at a temperature ranging from 110 to 120° C.; b. gasification of the dried sludge, at a temperature ranging from 750 to 950° C., for a time of 30 to 60 minutes, in the presence of a gas containing oxygen and water vapour, with the associated production of synthesis gas (CO+H2) and a solid residue; c. combustion of the synthesis gas at a temperature ranging from 850 to 1,200° C. and recycling of the combustion products for the drying and gasification phases; and d. inertization of the solid residue, at a temperature ranging from 1,300 to 1,500° C., by vitrification with plasma torches. |
| US08969646B2 |
Ceramic ingot of spent filter having trapped radioactive cesium and method of preparing the same
A method of preparing a simple ceramic ingot of a spent filter having radioactive cesium trapped therein, and a ceramic ingot of a spent filter having improved properties such as leach resistance, thermal stability, and cesium content are provided. The method includes grinding and mixing a spent filter having cesium trapped therein, adding a solidifying agent, and sintering the spent filter. The method of preparing a ceramic ingot of a spent filter can be useful in preparing the ceramic ingot of the spent filter from only the spent filter by means of simple grinding and sintering, and in preparing the ceramic ingot of the spent filter by adding a small amount of a solidifying agent. The ceramic ingot of the spent filter has a high density and improved thermal stability, and shows improved leach resistance since a leach rate of a radioactive material is remarkably low. Therefore, the spent filter having radioactive cesium trapped therein can be effectively used to prepare a stable ceramic ingot. |
| US08969642B2 |
Method for providing a co-feed in the coupling of toluene with a carbon source
A process for making styrene is disclosed that includes reacting toluene with a C1 source and a co-feed in the presence of a catalyst in a reactor to form a first product stream comprising styrene, ethylbenzene, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen; separating the hydrogen and carbon monoxide from the first product stream to form a second stream; separating the hydrogen from the second stream to form a third stream comprising hydrogen and a fourth stream comprising carbon monoxide; wherein the fourth stream is recycled to the reactor and forms at least a portion of the co-feed. |
| US08969639B2 |
Dehydrogenation process
In a dehydrogenation process a hydrocarbon stream comprising at least one non-aromatic six-membered ring compound and at least one five-membered ring compound is contacted with a dehydrogenation catalyst produced by a method comprising treating the support with a liquid composition comprising the dehydrogenation component or a precursor thereof and at least one organic dispersant selected from an amino alcohol and an amino acid. The contacting is conducted under conditions effective to convert at least a portion of the at least one non-aromatic six-membered ring compound in the hydrocarbon stream to benzene and to convert at least a portion of the at least one five-membered ring compound in the hydrocarbon stream to paraffins. |
| US08969636B2 |
Homogeneous metallocene ziegler-natta catalysts for the oligomerization of olefins in aliphatic-hydrocarbon solvents
An approach that permits continuous batch conversion of alpha-olefins and internal-olefins to oligomeric materials without fouling the reaction vessel and provides a simple and highly efficient method for making very cost effective catalyst systems based on Zeigler-Natta Group 4 metallocenes. Embodiments of this invention produce diesel and turbine fuels that are 100% synthetic iso-paraffinic kerosenes with flashpoints greater than 61 deg C. |
| US08969633B2 |
Molecular sieve adsorbent blends and uses thereof
A process for the production of a molecular sieve blend with improved performance characteristics produced by preparing or obtaining a hydrophilic zeolite, particularly a hydrophilic zeolite A with a low SiO2:Al2O3 ratio, preparing or obtaining a hydrophobic silicon based binder, particularly a hydrophobic colloidal silica or a hydrophobic siloxane based material, mixing the zeolite with the silicon based binder and, in one embodiment, a seed containing small quantities of a clay binding agent and the zeolite, to form a mixture, and forming the mixture into the molecular sieve blend. |
| US08969631B2 |
Method for preparing chlorohydrins composition and method for preparing epichlorohydrin using chlorohydrins composition prepared thereby
A method of preparing a chlorohydrin composition and a method of preparing epichlorohydrin by using a chlorohydrin composition prepared by using the method are provided. The method of preparing a chlorohydrin composition in which a polyhydroxy aliphatic hydrocarbon is reacted with a chlorination agent in the presence of a catalyst includes performing at least one combination of a series of unit operations comprising a first reaction step, a water removal step, and a second reaction step in this stated order, wherein the method further includes mixing a chlorohydrin concentrate obtained by purifying the reaction mixture discharged from the final reaction step from among the plurality of reaction steps and a water-rich layer discharged from the water-removal step. The method of preparing epichlorohydrin includes contacting the chlorohydrin composition prepared by using the method of preparing a chlorohydrin composition with an alkaline agent. |
| US08969629B2 |
Cyclic compound, production process thereof, radiation-sensitive composition and resist pattern formation method
Disclosed are: a cyclic compound which has high solubility in a safe solvent, is highly sensitive, enables the formation of a resist pattern having a good shape, and rarely causes resist pattern collapse; a process for producing the cyclic compound; a radiation-sensitive composition containing the cyclic compound; and a resist pattern formation method using the composition. Specifically disclosed are: a cyclic compound having a specific structure; a process for producing the cyclic compound; a radiation-sensitive composition containing the compound; and a resist pattern formation method using the composition. |
| US08969626B2 |
Reagents and method for conjugating biological molecules
A compound of the general formula X-[Q-W—(CH═CH)n—(CH2)2-L]m (I) in which X represents a polymer; Q represents a linking group; W represents an electron-withdrawing group; n represents 0 or an integer of from 1 to 4; L represents a leaving group; and m represent an integer of from 1 to 8. The compounds find use in the conjugation of biological molecules. |
| US08969624B2 |
Cyclopentadienyl, indenyl or fluorenyl substituted phosphine compounds and their use in catalytic reactions
The invention is directed to a phosphine compound represented by general formula (1) wherein R′ and R″ independently are selected from alkyl, cycloalkyl and 2-furyl radicals, or R′ and R″ are joined together to form with the phosphorous atom a carbon-phosphorous monocycle comprising at least 3 carbon atoms or a carbon-phosphorous bicycle; the alkyl radicals, cycloalkyl radicals, and carbon-phosphorous monocycle being unsubstituted or substituted by at least one radical selected from the group of alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, alkoxy, and aryloxy radicals; Cps is a partially substituted or completely substituted cyclopentadien-1-yl group, including substitutions resulting in a fused ring system, and wherein a substitution at the 1-position of the cyclopentadien-1-yl group is mandatory when the cyclopentadien-1-yl group is not part of a fused ring system or is part of an indenyl group. Also claimed is the use of these phosphines as ligands in catalytic reactions and the preparation of these phosphines. |
| US08969623B2 |
Method for the preparation of cinacalcet and intermediates and impurities thereof
A method for the preparation of Cinacalcet is disclosed comprising treating (R)-1-naphthyl ethylamine with an aromatic aldehyde to form (1R)-1-(2-naphthyl)-N-(aryl methylene)ethanamine derivative of Formula (IV), which is further treated with 1-(3-halopropyl)-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzene of Formula (V) to obtain an iminium salt of Formula (VI), followed by hydrolysis to obtain Cinacalcet free base. |
| US08969620B2 |
Process for the preparation of amino acid derivatives
The present invention relates to a process of manufacture of compounds of formula (B) wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined for compounds of formula (A), which process comprises hydrogenation of compounds of general formula (A). In particular, the present invention relates to an improved process for the manufacture of Lacosamide (LCM), (R)-2-acetamido-N-benzyl-3-methoxypropion-amide (B1), which is useful as an anticonvulsive drug. |
| US08969619B2 |
Synthesis of iodixanol in propyleneglycol
This invention relates to the synthesis of iodixanol (1,3-bis(acetamido)-N,N′-bis[3,5-bis(2,3-dihydroxypropylaminocarbonyl)-2,4,6-triiodophenyl]-2-hydroxypropane), more specifically to the dimerisation of 5-acetamido-N,N′-bis(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-2,4,6-triiodo-isophthalamide with propyleneglycol as solvent. |
| US08969614B2 |
Method for producing colourless polyisocyanates
The present invention relates to a process for preparing colorless polyisocyanates, in particular for reducing the color of polyisocyanates. |
| US08969612B2 |
Low interfacial tension surfactants for petroleum applications
The invention relates to a class of novel surfactants that have utility in the recovery and/or extraction of oil. |
| US08969610B2 |
Method for oligomerizing hydridosilanes, the oligomers that can be produced by means of the method, and the use thereof
The present invention relates to a method for oligomerizing hydridosilanes, wherein a composition comprising substantially at least one non-cyclic hydridosilane having a maximum of 20 silicon atoms as the hydridosilane is thermally converted at temperatures below 235° C. in the absence of a catalyst, the oligomers that can be produced according to the method, and the use thereof. |
| US08969607B2 |
Calixarene-bound iridium-containing metal colloids
The invention provides complexes in which a calixarene-related compound is coordinated to an iridium-containing metal colloid. The complexes can be immobilized on a substrate. The complexes of the invention are useful as tunable and highly robust isolated metal colloids that find use in binding of molecules and catalysis of chemical reactions. |
| US08969604B2 |
Surfactant composition for agricultural chemicals
A surfactant composition for agricultural chemicals, containing fatty acid polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether expressed by the following general formula (I), R1CO(EO)m(PO)nOR2 (I) wherein the fatty acid polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether has a narrow ratio of 55% by mass or more, where the narrow ratio is expressed by the following formula (A): Narrow ratio=Σi=nMAX−2i=nMAX+2Yi (A). |
| US08969602B2 |
Process for the production of ethylene oxide
The invention relates to a process for the production of ethylene oxide, comprising the steps of producing ethylene resulting in a stream comprising ethylene and ethane; producing ethylene oxide by subjecting ethylene and ethane from the stream comprising ethylene and ethane to oxidation conditions resulting in a stream comprising ethylene oxide, unconverted ethylene and ethane; and recovering ethylene oxide from the stream comprising ethylene oxide, unconverted ethylene and ethane. |
| US08969600B2 |
Method for producing glycidol
Disclosed is a method for producing glycidol by decarboxylation of glycerol carbonate. In the method, an ionic liquid catalyst is added for the reaction. According to the method glycidol can be produced in high yield and selectivity. The method enables the production of glycidol in an easy, simple and environmentally friendly way. |
| US08969595B2 |
Method of making diacetal compound in aqueous medium
This invention is directed to a process for preparation of acetal derivatives, 1,3:2,4-bis(3,4-dimethylbenzylidene)sorbitol (DMDBS) and 1,3:2,4-bis(4-methylbenzylidene)sorbitol (MDBS) by carrying out a dehydrocondensation reaction between an aldehyde and an alditol using an aqueous ionic fluid as the acid catalyst. |
| US08969594B2 |
Fullerene-containing hemicarceplexes and a method of purifying fullerenes by using the same
Fullerene⊙CTV complexes, comprising fullerene⊙CTV hemicarceplexes, formed by various cyclotriveratrylene (CTV)-based molecular cages and various fullerene guests are disclosed. A method of direct isolating at least a fullerene from fullerene mixtures by using the above fullerene CTV hemicarceplexes but without using crystallization or HPLC is also disclosed. |
| US08969593B2 |
Organic dyes and photoelectric conversion devices
Organic dyes and photoelectric conversion devices are provided. The Organic dye has the structure represented by formula (I), wherein, n is an integral of 2-11; the plurality of X is independent and elected from the group consisting of and combinations thereof; R, R1, and R2 comprise hydrogen, halogen, C1-18 alkyl group, C1-18 alkoxy group, C3-18 heteroalkyl group, C3-20 aryl group, C3-20 heteroaryl group, C3-20 cycloaliphatic group or C3-20 cycloalkyl group, or R1 is connected to R2 to form a ring having 5-14 members; R3 comprise hydrogen, halogen, nitro group, amino group, C1-18 alkyl group, C1-18 alkoxy group, C1-18 sulfanyl group, C3-18 heteroalkyl group, C3-20 aryl group, C3-20 heteroaryl group, C3-20 cycloaliphatic group or C3-20 cycloalkyl group; and Z is hydrogen, alkali metal, or quaternary ammonium salt. |
| US08969592B2 |
Heterocyclic host materials
Novel heterocyclic materials are disclosed. The materials contain a fused tetracyclic structure that can improve the properties of OLED devices when the novel heterocyclic materials are incorporated into such devices. |
| US08969588B2 |
Solid forms of an antiviral compound
Amorphous and crystalline solid forms of the anti-HCV compound (1-{3-[6-(9,9-difluoro-7-{2 -[5-(2-methoxycarbonylamino-3-methyl-butyryl)-5-aza-spiro[2.4]hept-6-yl]-3H-imidazol-4-yl}-9H-fluoren-2-yl)-1H-benzoimidazol-2-yl]-2-aza-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carbonyl}-2-methyl -propyl)-carbamic acid methyl ester (Compound I) were prepared and characterized in the solid state: Also provided are processes of manufacture and methods of using the amorphous and crystalline forms. |
| US08969586B2 |
Substituted bicyclic heteroaryl compounds
Disclosed are azaindazole compounds of Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: X is O and Y is N; or X is S and Y is CH; Z is CR2 or N; Q is a heteroaryl; and R1 is defined herein. Also disclosed are methods of using such compounds in the treatment of at least one CYP17 associated condition, such as, for example, cancer, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. |
| US08969585B2 |
Method for producing optically active compound or salt thereof
Provided is a process for producing an optically active compound represented by Formula (3): (wherein R1 is an alkyl group, an alkynyl group, an alkenyl group, an aliphatic heterocyclic group, a cycloalkyl group, an aryl group, an aralkyl group, or an aromatic heterocyclic group, and any hydrogen atom of R1 may be replaced with a substituent; R2 is a hydrogen atom or a group which is not reactive in the reaction below; and * represents a chiral center) or a salt thereof by subjecting a compound represented by Formula (1): (wherein R1 and R2 have the same meanings as defined in Formula (3)) to a ring closure reaction in the presence of a chiral ligand having 1 or more coordination sites, a Lewis acid represented by Formula (2): MmZn (2) (wherein M is a metal ion, Z is a counter anion of M, and m and n are integers of 1 to 4), and a sulfonyl halide having an optionally substituted alkyl or phenyl group. |
| US08969584B2 |
PIM kinase inhibitors and preparation methods and use in medicinal manufacture thereof
A Pim kinase inhibitor compound having the structure represented by Formula I, and isomers, diastereomers, enantiomers, tautomers, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds significantly inhibit Pim kinase activity and can be used to prepare drugs for treating Pim kinase mediated diseases, such as cancers, autoimmune diseases, allergic reactions, or organ transplant rejection. Also provided are methods for preparing the compounds represented by Formula I. |
| US08969580B2 |
Purification method
A diagnostic imaging agent useful for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging as well as to improved hardware for producing such imaging agents is described. Flutemetamol (18F) Injection for the imaging of b amyloid plaques in the brain and methods and devices for preparing same are described including the automated synthesis and purification of [18F]flutemetamol by means of solid phase extraction (SPE). |
| US08969578B2 |
Inhibitors of STAT3
Disclosed herein are compounds derived from a chemical structure according to the formula (I) wherein X comprises oxygen or sulfur, R1 comprises a phenyl or naphthyl group, R2 comprises an amide group and R3 comprises a phosphate group. The disclosed compounds demonstrate inhibitory activity against STAT3, a protein found in certain tumor tissues and which promotes cellular overproliferation and resistance to apoptosis. The invention includes compositions containing the disclosed compounds, as well as methods of treatment therewith. |
| US08969577B2 |
Curable composition comprising a thermolatent base
The present invention relates to curable compositions comprising a thermolatent amidine base and an organic material which is polymerizable or crosslinkable with a basic or nucleophilic catalyst. In particular, the invention relates to curable coating compositions, especially powder coating compositions, and curable adhesive compositions, as well as to the use a thermolatent amidine base as a curing catalyst for thermally induced base-catalyzed polymerization or crosslinking reactions. |
| US08969576B2 |
Substituted N-aryl pyridinones
Disclosed herein are substituted N-Aryl pyridinone fibrotic inhibitors and/or collagen infiltration modulators of Formula I, process of preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof. |
| US08969574B2 |
Solid forms of 3-(6-(1-(2,2-difluorobenzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamido)-3-methylpyridin-2-yl)benzoic acid
The present invention relates to a substantially a solid form of 3-(6-(1-(2,2-difluorobenzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamido)-3-methylpyridin-2-yl)benzoic acid (Compound 1, Solvate Form A and Compound 1, HCl Salt Form A), processes for making such forms, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of treatment therewith. |
| US08969573B2 |
Compounds for the inhibition of cellular proliferation
Compositions and methods for inhibiting translation are provided. Compositions, methods and kits for treating (1) cellular proliferative disorders, (2) non-proliferative, degenerative disorders, (3) viral infections, (4) disorders associated with viral infections, and/or (5) non-proliferative metabolic disorders such as type II diabetes where inhibition of translation initiation is beneficial using the compounds disclosed herein. |
| US08969563B2 |
Calcium salt of pyrroloquinoline quinone
An object of the present invention is to provide an industrially useful method for producing a calcium salt of pyrroloquinoline quinone, without using large amounts of organic solvents, and highly pure crystals produced thereby. According to the present invention, a highly pure calcium salt of pyrroloquinoline quinone can be produced by reacting an alkali metal salt of pyrroloquinoline quinone with a source of calcium ions. |
| US08969556B2 |
Purine-based triazoles
A pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting at least protein kinase in a cell of a subject includes a purine based triazole. |
| US08969552B2 |
Arylsulfonylmethyl or arylsulfonamide substituted aromatic compounds suitable for treating disorders that respond to modulation of the dopamine D3 receptor
The present invention relates to aromatic compounds of the formula I wherein Ar is phenyl or an aromatic 5- or 6-membered C-bound heteroaromatic radical, wherein Ar may carry 1 radical Ra and wherein Ar may also carry 1 or 2 radicals Rb; X is N or CH; Y is O, S, —CH═N—, —CH═CH— or —N═CH—; A is CH2, O or S; E is CR6R7 or NR3; R1 is C1-C4-alkyl, C3-C4-cycloalkyl, C3-C4-cycloalkylmethyl, C3-C4-alkenyl, fluorinated C1-C4-alkyl, fluorinated C3-C4-cycloalkyl, fluorinated C3-C4-cycloalkylmethyl, fluorinated C3-C4-alkenyl, formyl or C1-C3-alkylcarbonyl; R1a is H, C2-C4-alkyl, C3-C4-cycloalkyl, C3-C4-alkenyl, fluorinated C1-C4-alkyl, fluorinated C3-C4-cycloalkyl, or R1a and R2 together are (CH2)n with n being 2 or 3, or R1a and R2a together are (CH2)n with n being 2 or 3; R2 and R2a are independently of each other H, CH3, CH2F, CHF2 or CF3; R3 is H or C1-C4-alkyl; R6, R7 independently of each other are selected from H, C1-C2-alkyl and fluorinated C1-C2-alkyl; and the physiologically tolerated acid addition salts thereof. The invention also relates to the use of a compound of the formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for preparing a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of a medical disorder susceptible to treatment with a dopamine D3 receptor ligand. |
| US08969551B2 |
Morpholino nucleic acid derivatives
The present invention provides a useful morpholino nucleic acid derivative for synthesizing a morpholino nucleic acid oligomer. The present invention provides a compound represented by the following general formula (1) or a salt thereof. Here, R1 represents hydrogen, trityl and so on. R2 represents an amide or an imine. R3 represents a hydroxy group which may be protected by trialkylsilyl and so on, or a group represented by the following general formula (5): (wherein X represents O or S, Y represents dialkylamino or alkoxy, and Z represents chlorine). |
| US08969545B2 |
Alkynyl-derivatized cap analogs, preparation and uses thereof
Alkynyl-derivatized cap analogs, alkynyl-modified capped RNA, 1,4-disubstituted triazole-derivatized capped RNA, methods of preparation, methods of isolation, and uses thereof are provided. The “click” modification facilitates detection and isolation of capped RNAs and the 1,4-disubstituted triazole derivatives formed by the “click” reaction are useful for producing RNA transcripts and encoded protein. |
| US08969542B2 |
HPV polyepitope constructs and uses thereof
The present invention is directed to HPV polyepitope construct and the use thereof for the prevention and/or treatment of HPV infection. |
| US08969541B2 |
Nucleic acids and proteins associated with sucrose accumulation in coffee
Disclosed herein are nucleic acid molecules isolated from coffee (Coffea spp.) comprising sequences that encodes various sucrose metabolizing enzymes, along with their encoded proteins. Specifically, sucrose synthase, sucrose phosphate synthase and sucrose phosphatase enzymes and their encoding polynucleotides from coffee are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for using these polynucleotides for gene regulation and manipulation of the sugar profile of coffee plants, to influence flavor, aroma, and other features of coffee beans. |
| US08969535B2 |
Photocleavable labeled nucleotides and nucleosides and methods for their use in DNA sequencing
Provided are novel nucleotides, nucleoside, and their derivatives described herein, that can be used in DNA sequencing technology and other types of DNA analysis. In one embodiment, the nucleotide or nucleoside with an unprotected 3′-OH group is derivatized at the nucleobase to include a fluorescent dye attached via a linker to a photocleavable terminating group. The photocleavable-fluorescent group is designed to terminate DNA synthesis as well as be cleaved so that DNA oligomers can be sequenced efficiently in a parallel format. The design of such rapidly cleavable fluorescent groups on nucleotides and nucleosides can enhance the speed and accuracy of sequencing of large oligomers of DNA in parallel, to allow rapid whole genome sequencing, and the identification of polymorphisms and other valuable genetic information, as well as allowing further manipulation and analysis of nucleic acid molecules in their native state following cleavage of the fluorescent group. |
| US08969534B2 |
Selective aerobic alcohol oxidation method for conversion of lignin into simple aromatic compounds
Described is a method to oxidize lignin or lignin sub-units. The method includes oxidation of secondary benzylic alcohol in the lignin or lignin sub-unit to a corresponding ketone in the presence of unprotected primarily aliphatic alcohol in the lignin or lignin sub-unit. The optimal catalyst system consists of HNO3 in combination with another Brønsted acid, in the absence of a metal-containing catalyst, thereby yielding a selectively oxidized lignin or lignin sub-unit. The method may be carried out in the presence or absence of additional reagents including TEMPO and TEMPO derivatives. |
| US08969527B2 |
Recurrent gene fusions in prostate cancer
Recurrent gene fusions of androgen regulated genes and ETS family member genes in prostate cancer are described. Compositions and methods having utility in prostate cancer diagnosis, research, and therapy are also provided. |
| US08969525B2 |
Hydroxycholesterol immunoassay
Provided is a derivative of 22-hydroxycholesterol, 24S-hydroxycholesterol, 25-hydroxycholesterol, 26-hydroxycholesterol or 27-hydroxycholesterol. Also provided is a protein conjugated to the above derivative. Further provided is an antibody composition comprising antibodies that specifically bind to 22-hydroxycholesterol, 24S-hydroxycholesterol, 25-hydroxycholesterol, 26-hydroxycholesterol or 27-hydroxycholesterol. Additionally, a method of making antibodies that specifically bind to 22-hydroxycholesterol, 24S-hydroxycholesterol, 25-hydroxycholesterol, 26-hydroxycholesterol or 27-hydroxycholesterol is provided. Also, a method of assaying for 22-hydroxycholesterol, 24S-hydroxycholesterol, 25-hydroxycholesterol, 26-hydroxycholesterol or 27-hydroxycholesterol is provided. Additionally provided is a kit for detecting 22-hydroxycholesterol, 24S-hydroxycholesterol, 25-hydroxycholesterol, 26-hydroxycholesterol or 27-hydroxycholesterol. A method of detecting an enzyme or enzymes utilized in phase II drug metabolism is also provided. Also, a method of detecting an enzyme that synthesizes 22-hydroxycholesterol, 24S-hydroxycholesterol, 25-hydroxycholesterol, 26-hydroxycholesterol or 27-hydroxycholesterol is provided. Further provided is a method of evaluating progression of multiple sclerosis in a patient. Also provided is a method of determining whether a treatment for multiple sclerosis in a patient is effective. Further, a method of evaluating progression of Huntington's disease in a patient is provided. Additionally provided is a method of determining whether a treatment for Huntington's disease in a patient is effective. |
| US08969520B2 |
Reagent for assaying anti-treponema pallidum antibody
To provide a reagent for assaying anti-Treponema pallidum antibody which reagent contains a polypeptide antigen and which reagent provides high assay sensitivity and high specificity, and to provide an assay method employing the assay reagent.The reagent for assaying anti-Treponema pallidum antibody, for use in an assay of anti-Treponema pallidum antibody on the basis of antigen-antibody reaction is characterized in that the reagent contains, as an antigen, a recombinant polypeptide containing at least domain C and domain D of Treponema pallidum 47 kDa antigen but containing no domain A1 of the 47 kDa antigen. |
| US08969518B2 |
B7 family member zB7H6 and related compositions and methods
Disclosed is a newly identified B7 family member, zB7H6, which functions as a counter-receptor for the NK cell triggering receptor, NKp30. Methods and compositions for modulating NKp30-mediated NK cell activity based on the interaction of zB7H6 with NKp30, as well as related screening methods, are also disclosed. Further disclosed are anti-zB7H6 antibodies as well as antibody-drug conjugates comprising an anti-zB7H6 antibody conjugated to a therapeutic agent, including methods for using such antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates to exert therapeutic effects against zB7H6-expressing cells. |
| US08969513B2 |
Caspofungin analog and applications thereof
Disclosed are a caspofungin analog and applications thereof. The caspofungin analog is a compound having a structure as indicated in Formula (4), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. R1 can be chosen from hydroxyl, benzyloxy, phenoxy, substituted phenoxy, or substituted benzyloxy. R2, R3, R4, R5 can be chosen from hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, hydroxyl, benzyloxyphenyl, substituted benzyloxyphenyl, nitro, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine. Also disclosed are a preparation method for and applications of the compound. |
| US08969512B2 |
Polymers having carbazole structural units
The present invention relates to polymers which contain at least one carbazole structural unit of the general formula (I) where Ar1, Ar2, Ar3 is each, independently of one another, an aryl or heteroaryl group, which may be substituted by one or more radicals R of any desired type; m, o is, independently of one another, 0 or 1; n is 1, 2 or 3 and the dashed lines represent the linking in the polymer; and at least one arylamine structural unit of the general formula (II) and/or (III) where Ar4, Ar5, Ar7, Ar8 is each, independently of one another, an aryl or heteroaryl group, which may be substituted by one or more radicals R of any desired type; Ar6 is an aryl or heteroaryl group, which may be substituted by one or more radicals R of any desired type, or represents a group of the formula Ar9-Y—Ar9, where Ar9 is in each case, independently, an aryl or heteroaryl group, which is substituted by one or more radicals R of any desired type or which may be linked to one another, and Y is a spacer group or a direct bond; p is 1, 2 or 3; q is 0 or 1 and the dashed lines represent the linking in the polymer. Furthermore, the present invention relates to processes for the preparation of these polymers and to formulations and electronic devices which comprise these polymers. |
| US08969506B2 |
Amorphous, high glass transition temperature copolyester compositions, methods of manufacture, and articles thereof
An amorphous copolyester comprising the reaction product of: (a) a monomer of formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, and R5 are each independently hydrogen or a C1-3 alkyl group, a is 0-1, b is 0-4, c is 0-4 and d is 0-3, and each R4 is independently hydrogen or a C1-3 alkyl group; (b) a virgin monomer selected from terephthalic acid, a di(C1-3 alkyl) terephthalate, and combinations thereof, and (c) 1,4-cyclohexane dimethanol; wherein the residue of monomer (a) is present in an amount from 7 to less than 12 mole % of the copolyester based on moles of repeat units in the polyester; and the copolyester has a glass transition temperature of at least 107° C., an intrinsic viscosity of at least 0.7 dl/g, and a molded sample has a Notched Izod value of at least 290 J/m determined in accordance with ASTM D256. |
| US08969505B2 |
Process for manufacturing branched aromatic polycarbonate resin with desired degree of branching
A branched aromatic polycarbonate resin having a degree of branching (N value) controlled within a specific range is manufactured by subjecting an aromatic polycarbonate prepolymer that has a branched structure introduced using a specific amount of a branching agent to molecular-weight-increasing linking reaction with an aliphatic diol compound in the presence of a transesterification catalyst under the condition of a reduced pressure. The amount (A) of the branching agent used is adjusted on the basis of the correlation between the amount (A) of the branching agent used and the N value of the branched aromatic polycarbonate resin. |
| US08969502B2 |
Process for preparing polydimethylsiloxanes on sulphonic acid cation exchange resins
The invention relates to a process for the targeted reorganization of polydimethylsiloxanes over sulphonic acid-containing cation exchange resins which have water contents of 8 to 25% by weight, and polydimethylsiloxanes thus prepared and the use thereof. |
| US08969500B2 |
Melt-processible fluoropolymers having long-chain branches, methods of preparing them and uses thereof
The present disclosure describes fluoropolymers having long chain branches and methods of making these fluoropolymers. These fluoropolymers may have improved melt processing properties. Shaped articles containing these fluoropolymers are also provided. |
| US08969499B2 |
Method for producing polymer particles
A method for producing polymer particles includes a preparation step for preparing a first oily liquid containing an oily olefin monomer, a radical polymerization initiator, and an iodine molecule; a synthesis step for obtaining a second oily liquid containing at least an iodine compound produced by a reaction between a radical generated by cleavage of the radical polymerization initiator and the iodine molecule in the first oily liquid; a suspension step for obtaining an oil droplet of the second oily liquid by suspending the second oily liquid in an aqueous solution containing an oxidizing agent, an acid, and a dispersant; and a polymerization step for polymerizing the oily olefin monomer in the oil droplet. |
| US08969498B2 |
Compositions and method of inhibiting polymerization of vinyl-aryl monomers
The invention generally relates to a method of inhibiting polymerization of vinyl aryl monomers, a process for increasing number average molecular weight of a polystyrene, and to an inhibitor composition useful therein. |
| US08969494B2 |
Caps and closures
This invention discloses caps and closures produced by injection molding with a bimodal high density polyethylene (HDPE) resin comprising a low molecular weight, high density polyethylene fraction substantially free of comonomer and a high molecular weight, low density polyethylene fraction, having a molecular weight distribution of at least 3.5, preferably greater than 4.0, prepared in two reactors connected in series in the presence of a metallocene-containing catalyst system, wherein the metallocene comprises a bisindenyl or a bis-tetrahydrogenated-indenyl component. |
| US08969489B2 |
Thermosetting coating composition
The invention is a thermosetting coating composition comprised of an aliphatic polycarbonate resin and a cross linker. The aliphatic polycarbonate resins are derived from hydroxyl containing compounds including 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol (TMCD) and 1,4-cyclohexane dimethanol (CHDM). The coatings made of these polycarbonates exhibit exceptional toughness; they possess a high degree of hardness while maintaining a high level of flexibility/impact resistance. These polycarbonate resins also exhibited better hydrolytic stability as compared to their polyester counterparts. |
| US08969477B2 |
Polycarbonate compositions having improved mechanical properties
The invention relates to compositions containing at least one (co)polycarbonate stable at high temperature and at least one ethylene-alkyl acrylate block copolymer, and to moldings and injection molded parts and extrudates obtainable from these compositions. |
| US08969476B2 |
Impact-modified compositions
In one of its aspects the invention is directed to rubber modified thermoplastic resin compositions comprising discontinuous elastomeric phase particles derived from a unitary rubber substrate having at least a bimodal particle size distribution, wherein the elastomeric phase particles comprise a polymer having structural units derived from at least one (C1-C12)alkyl(meth)acrylate monomer and are dispersed in a rigid thermoplastic phase, wherein at least a portion of the rigid thermoplastic phase is grafted as a shell to elastomeric phase core particles, and wherein the rigid thermoplastic phase comprises structural units derived from at least one vinyl aromatic monomer, at least one monoethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer and at least one (C1-C12)alkyl- or aryl-(meth)acrylate monomer. In another aspect the rigid thermoplastic phase of the compositions comprises a first thermoplastic phase at least a portion of which is grafted to the elastomeric phase; and a second thermoplastic phase comprising a polymer prepared separately in the absence of elastomeric phase and added to the composition. |
| US08969475B2 |
Method for preparing a modified ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer
Ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymers have superior gas barrier properties, but are inferior in bending fatigue resistance. The present invention improves bending fatigue resistance without reducing the gas barrier property and heat resistance. An ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer having an ethylene content of 20 to 50 percent by mole is modified by incorporating 0.01 to 1% mol of a structural unit expressed by the following formula (3): wherein, n indicates an integer of 2 to 5, m indicates an integer of 10 to 20, and R1 indicates a C1 to C20 aliphatic hydrocarbon group provided that R1 may contain a mercapto group, thioester group, sulfenamide, vinyl group, methacryloxy group, or acryloxy group. The modified ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer may be used as a gas barrier resin and this gas barrier resin may be shaped or laminated and used in various applications such as in pneumatic tires and hoses. |
| US08969472B2 |
Use of antistatic additives in sandable repair products for airborne dust reduction
The present invention is directed to ready to use (wet) and setting (dry) repair products with antistatic additives having reduced persistent airborne dust particulates upon sanding thereof. Such wet and dry repair products include, in part, an antistatic additive(s) that can reduce or eliminate the static charge that forms in dust particulates when dried repair products, such as spackling compounds, cementitious materials, and joint compounds, are sanded, for example. In turn, this can help reduce the quantity of airborne dust particulates, the time in which they are suspended, and the distance they travel in a given room or job site. In one example, a repair product for use as a dry repair compound can include an anti-static additive, which can include a cationic charge, and optionally a metal complex. In another example, the repair product further includes water to define a wet or ready to use repair product. |
| US08969465B2 |
Thermoplastic resin composition and molded article using the same
Disclosed are a thermoplastic resin composition including (A) a polycarbonate resin, (B) an aromatic vinyl-based copolymer, (C) a rubber modified vinyl-based graft copolymer, and (D) a glass fiber, wherein the glass fiber (D) includes (D-1) a first glass fiber having a length of about 1 μm to about 200 μm and (D-2) a second glass fiber having a length of about 2 mm to about 6 mm, and a molded article using the same. |
| US08969462B2 |
Rubber composition
The present invention provides a rubber composition containing: (A) a rubber component containing from 90 to 100% by mass of at least one kind of diene rubber synthesized by solution polymerization and from 0 to 10% by mass of another kind of diene rubber; (B) silica having a n-hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) adsorption specific surface area of 140 m2/g or more and less than 180 m2/g measured according to a method described in ASTM D3765-92; (C) at least one silane coupling agent selected from a polysulfide compound and a thioester compound; and (D) a vulcanization accelerator, the rubber composition after vulcanization having an average aggregated aggregate area (nm2) of the silica of 2,200 or less, and thus provides a rubber composition that is improved in low-heat-generation property. |
| US08969457B2 |
Radiation curable composition
The present invention relates to a curable composition, which comprises a) at least one radiation-curable resin, b) at least one specific anti-oxidant and c) at least one photoinitiator salt. The invention further relates to a cured product made from the curable composition. The curable compositions and/or the cured products thereof are particularly suitable as laminating adhesives, sealants, and/or encapsulants for electronic or optoelectronic devices. |
| US08969452B2 |
Quick-drying coating compounds
The present invention relates to quick-drying two-component polyurethane coating compositions, to processes for preparing them, and to their use. |
| US08969451B2 |
Method of producing base compound for liquid fluoroelastomer
A method of producing a base compound for a liquid fluoroelastomer which is unaffected by the storage state of the added silica powder, and yields minimal fluctuation in the viscosity between production lots. Specifically, a method of producing a base compound for a liquid fluoroelastomer containing: (A) a linear fluoropolyether compound having at least two alkenyl groups within each molecule and having a perfluoroalkyl ether structure within the main chain, and (B) a hydrophobic silica powder, the method including: (1) heating the component (A) under normal pressure at a temperature of 50 to 100 ° C., (2) adding 20 to 60 parts by mass of the component (B) to 100 parts by mass of the component (A) that has been heated in step (1) while performing kneading to obtain a kneaded product, and (3) kneading the kneaded product obtained in step (2) at a temperature exceeding 100° C., either under conditions of heat and reduced pressure or under conditions of heat and pressure. |
| US08969450B2 |
Modified rubber compositions and methods of preparation
Modified rubber compositions containing an elastomer component and a modifier comprising a steroid and/or a peptide and methods of their production. Such modified rubber compositions can have improved properties and can be useful in making various articles of manufacture, such as, for example, in the manufacture of tires. |
| US08969444B2 |
Flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition
A polycarbonate resin composition includes (A) about 90 to about 97% by weight of a rubber-reinforced polystyrene resin, (B) about 3 to about 10% by weight of a polyphenylene ether resin, (C) about 10 to about 20 parts by weight of a halogen compound including a triazine group, or a mixture of a halogen compound including a triazine group and a diphenyl ethane bromide compound based on about 100 parts by weight of a base resin comprising (A) and (B), and (D) about 0.01 to about 3 parts by weight of an antimony compound based on about 100 parts by weight of the base resin comprising (A) and (B). The composition can exhibit excellent flame retardancy, colorability and injection molding thermal stability. |
| US08969439B2 |
Method of agglomeration
The invention provides a method of agglomeration (10) which has the steps of mixing a feedstock (12) of small particles which have an average particle size of 3 mm or less with a binder (14) which is in the form of a polyvinyl alcohol in the form of an aqueous polyvinyl alcohol solution in a first blender (16) to form a binder mixture (18), reacting a gelling agent (20) with the feedstock and the binder and processing the binder mixture to deliver an agglomerate (22). |
| US08969436B2 |
Method of producing a molded article
A method of producing a molded article by melting a granule at a temperature of 280 to 380° C. and molding it, wherein the granule satisfies the following conditions (I) and (II): (I) when 100 parts by weight of the granule is cleaned with 100 parts by weight of a 1N nitric acid aqueous solution, the amount of an Fe compound eluted into the 1N nitric acid aqueous solution cleaning fluid is 1 to 100 ppb in terms of the Fe atom based on the granule; and (II) the granule comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin (component a) and (B) 0.00010 to 0.5 parts by weight of a specific phosphorous-based compound (component b). |
| US08969429B2 |
Low-tack, hydrophobic ophthalmic device materials
Disclosed are low-tack, hydrophobic, high refractive index, acrylic materials. These materials, especially useful as intraocular lens materials, contain one or more aryl acrylic hydrophobic monomers as principal device-forming monomers, a tack-reducing block copolymer additive and a glistening-reducing additive. In addition to their use as intraocular lens materials, the present materials are also suitable for use in other implantable ophthalmic devices. |
| US08969425B2 |
Separation of components of plastic
The present invention relates to a process for separating two or more components of a plastic material for the purposes of recycling, with particular application to purifying poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) during recycling procedures. The process comprises contacting a quantity of the plastic material with one or more discrete pre-heated particles. |
| US08969421B2 |
Solid defoaming agent
A method for producing a solid antifoaming agent comprising the following steps: providing an alkaline solution; adding an oil to the above alkaline solution to produce a saponification reaction; adding a liquid antifoaming agent; and putting aside the mixture containing the above alkaline solution, the oil and the liquid antifoaming agent to form the solid antifoaming agent. The ingredients of the solid antifoaming agent according to the present invention include 5˜40 weight percent vegetable oil, a 20˜40 weight percent sodium hydroxide solution and a 30˜60 weight percent liquid antifoaming agent. |
| US08969415B2 |
Intraocular drug delivery systems
Biodegradable implants sized and suitable for implantation in an ocular region or site and methods for treating ocular conditions. The implants provide an extended release of an active agent at a therapeutically effective amount for a period of time between 10 days and one year or longer. |
| US08969414B2 |
Intrathecal baclofen pharmaceutical dosage forms with fewer degradation products
The present invention relates generally to a sterile, particulate-free, stable intrathecal baclofen solution with less than 0.5% 4-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-pyrrolidone, a degradation product. These solutions are stable under a variety of storage conditions and for extended periods of time. Also disclosed are methods for preparing such compositions. |
| US08969413B2 |
Methods of using (1S,3S)-3-amino-4-difluoromethylenyl-1-cyclopentanoic acid
(1S,3S)-3-amino-4-difluoromethylenyl-1-cyclopentanoic acid also known as CPP-115 or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts can be used to treat addiction and neurological disorders such as epilepsy without side effects such as visual field defects caused by vigabatrin (Sabril). |
| US08969411B2 |
Vitamin C composition for use in the prevention and treatment of stretch other skin conditions and methods of using the same
A formulation for a stable ascorbic acid composition which, in a simplified form, is comprised of ascorbic acid in solution with a hygroscopic compound (i.e., a substance with the ability to attract water molecules from the surrounding environment through either absorption or adsorption). Also disclosed herein are methods for the production of such compounds and methods of using such compounds in the prevention, inhibition and treatment of striae gravidarum, radiation dermatitis, rhytids, lentigoes, dyschromia, sun-damage induced hyperpigmentation, cellulite, scars, purpura, skin firming, muscle, tendon and ligament improvement and repair, and hair conditions, among other skin diseases or conditions. |
| US08969406B2 |
Use of compound for inhibiting glutathione s-transferase omega 1 activity and method for synthesizing the same
A compound for inhibiting activity of glutathione s-transferase omega 1 is provided and is represented by the following Formula 1: in which A is p-quino, and R is selected from the group consisting of the following Formula 1a and Formula 1b, where n in Formula 1 is 1 or 2, m in Formula 1b is 1 or 2, and n′ in Formula 1b is 1, 2, or 3: |
| US08969405B2 |
Anticancer compounds and methods of making and using same
In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having anticancer activity; synthetic methods for making the compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of treating disorders associated with uncontrolled cellular proliferation using the compounds and compositions. This abstract is intended to be used as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. |
| US08969399B2 |
Plant disease control composition and its use
A plant disease control composition comprising a carboxamide compound represented by following formula (I), wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and R2 represents a methyl group, a difluoromethyl group or a trifluoromethyl group, and chlorothalonil is provided by the present invention, and this composition has an excellent effect for controlling a plan disease. |
| US08969396B2 |
Method for treating a B-raf associated cancer with an Hsp90 inhibitor
The present invention relates to methods of inhibiting the activity of Hsp90 in a subject in need thereof and methods for treating Bcr-Abl, FLT-3, EGFR, c-Kit, B-raf, and NPM-ALK associated cancers, in a subject in need thereof. |
| US08969394B2 |
Thiophenecarboxamide derivatives as EP4 receptor ligands
The invention is directed to thiophenecarboxamide derivatives of formulae I and II as EP4 receptor ligands, antagonists or agonists, useful for the treatment of EP4 mediated diseases or conditions, such as acute and chronic pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer and glaucoma. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also included. (Formulas I and II). |
| US08969393B2 |
Plant disease control composition and its use
A composition comprising a carboxamide compound represented by following formula (I), wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and R2 represents a methyl group, a difluoromethyl group or a trifluoromethyl group, and ethaboxam is provided by the present invention. This composition has excellent effect for controlling plant disease. |
| US08969390B2 |
Composition containing sorbitan monocaprylate and antimicrobial substances
The invention relates to liquid compositions which contain a) from 40 to 99.9% by weight of sorbitan monocaprylate and b) from 0.1 to 60% by weight of one or more antimicrobial substances selected from the group consisting of the components b1) to b5): b1) specific organic acids and the salts thereof, b2) specific formaldehyde donors, b3) specific isothiazolinones, b4) specific paraben esters and the salts thereof, and b5) specific pyridones and the salts thereof. The liquid compositions are suitable for the production of cosmetic, dermatological or pharmaceutical products. |
| US08969389B2 |
Substituted 6-methylnicotinamides as mGluR5 positive allosteric modulators
In one aspect, the invention relates to substituted 6-methylnicotinamide analogs, derivatives thereof, and related compounds, which are useful as positive allosteric modulators of the metabotropic glutamate receptor subtype 5 (mGluR5); synthetic methods for making the compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with glutamate dysfunction using the compounds and compositions. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. |
| US08969386B2 |
Modulators of CFTR
Compounds of the present invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”). The present invention also relates to methods of treating CFTR mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention. |
| US08969382B2 |
Modulators of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator
The present invention relates to modulators of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (“CFTR”), compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating diseases using modulators of CFTR. |
| US08969381B2 |
Chemokine CXCR4 receptor modulators and used related thereto
The disclosure relates to chemokine CXCR4 receptor modulators and uses related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds disclosed herein or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof. In certain embodiments, the compositions disclosed herein are used for managing CXCR4 related conditions, typically prevention or treatment of viral infections such as HIV or for managing cancer. |
| US08969380B2 |
Secondary 8-hydroxyquinoline-7-carboxamide derivatives for use as antifungal agents
The present invention provides secondary 8-hydroxyquinoline-7-carboxamide derivatives of general formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds are useful as antifungal agents. Specifically, these compounds were tested against Tricophyton Rubrum, Tricophyton Mentagrophytes, Aspergillus Niger and Scopulariopsis Brevicaulis. These compounds are active against Candida species such as Candida Albicans and Candida Glabrata. |
| US08969372B2 |
Aryl imidazoles and their use as anti-cancer agents
Therapeutically effective 2,4,5-trisubstituted imidazole compounds are provided. Also provided are methods of preparing the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds alone or in combination with other agents. The present invention further provides for the use of the compounds as anti-cancer agents; wherein: R1 is aryl, substituted aryl, heterocycle, substituted heterocycle, heteroaryl, substituted heteroaryl or amino; R2 and R3 are independently aryl, substituted aryl, heterocycle, heteroaryl, substituted heterocycle, or substituted heteroaryl or R2 and R3 when taken together along with the carbon atoms they are attached to, form aryl or substituted aryl, and R4 is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxyl, thiol, lower alkyl, substituted lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, substituted lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl, substituted lower alkynyl, alkylalkenyl, alkyl alkynyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, aryl, aryloxy, amino, amido, carboxyl, aryl, substituted aryl, heterocycle, heteroaryl, substituted heterocycle, heteroalkyl, cycloalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, alkylcycloalkyl, alkylcycloheteroalkyl, nitro, cyano or —S(O)0-2R wherein R is alkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, heterocycle, heteroaryl, substituted heterocycle, or substituted heteroaryl. |
| US08969371B1 |
Compositions and methods for weight loss in at risk patient populations
The present disclosure relates to compositions, kits, uses, systems and methods related to naltrexone plus bupropion for treating an overweight or obese subject at increased risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes. Preferably, the subject has had type-two diabetes for a period of less than 6 years or is a current smoker, optionally that does not have type-two diabetes. |
| US08969369B2 |
Abuse-resistant controlled-release opioid dosage form
Abuse-resistant, controlled release opioid tablets are a combination containing an opioid antagonist such as naloxone at a level above that needed to suppress the euphoric effect of the opioid, if the combination were crushed to break the controlled release properties causing the opioid and opioid antagonist to be released as a immediate release product as a single dose. The controlled release nature of the table prevents the accumulation of orally effective amounts of opioid antagonist when taken normally. The opioid antagonist is contained in a controlled-release matrix and released, over time, with the opioid. |
| US08969367B2 |
Crystalline forms of a 3-carboxypropyl-aminotetralin compound
The invention provides crystalline solid forms of (S)-4-((2S,3S)-7-carbamoyl-1,1-diethyl-3-methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-ylamino)-2-cyclohexylmethyl-butyric acid. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such crystalline solid forms, methods of using such crystalline solid forms to treat diseases associated with mu opioid receptor activity, and processes useful for preparing such crystalline solid forms. |
| US08969358B2 |
Buprenorphine analogs
The present invention is directed to Buprenorphine Analog compounds of Formula I, II, III, IV or V and including various stereoisomers (such as Formula IA shown below), wherein R1, R3a, R3b, R16, R15, G, Q, X, A and Z are as defined herein. Compounds of the Invention may be useful for preparing medicaments useful for treating pain, constipation, and other conditions modulated by activity of opioid and ORL-1 receptors. Compounds of the Invention may be useful for treating Conditions such as pain, constipation, and others modulated by activity of opioid and ORL-1 receptors. |
| US08969351B2 |
Crystalline form of an inhibitor of MDM2/4 and p53 interaction
A crystalline form of (S)-1-(4-Chloro-phenyl)-7-isopropoxy-6-methoxy-2-(4-{methyl-[4-(4-methyl-3-oxo-piperazin-1-yl)-trans-cyclohexylmethyl]-amino}-phenyl)-1,4-dihydro-2H-isoquinolin-3-one, which is useful in the treatment of a disease or disorder associated with the interaction between p53, or variants thereof, and MDM2 and/or MDM4, or variants thereof, respectively. |
| US08969349B2 |
Substituted quinoxalines and quinoxalinones as PDE-10 inhibitors
Provided herein are compounds of formula A-L-B, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and stereoisomers thereof, wherein A is R1 and R2 together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached form a 1,2-phenylene ring optionally substituted with one or more R11; L is —C(R6)2—C(R6)2—; B is a heteroaromatic group defined herein; and -A1-A2- , A3, R11 and R6 are defined herein. Also disclosed are methods of their synthesis, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of their use. In one embodiment, the compounds provided herein are useful for the treatment, prevention, and/or management of various disorders, such as CNS disorders and metabolic disorders, including, but not limited to, e.g., neurological disorders, psychosis, schizophrenia, obesity, and diabetes. |
| US08969344B2 |
Method for assay on the effect of vascularization inhibitor
The present invention provides a method of predicting the antitumor effect of an angiogenesis inhibitor. It is possible to predict the antitumor effect of an angiogenesis inhibitor by evaluating the EOF dependency of a tumor cell for proliferation and/or survival and using the EGF dependency as an indicator. Since the antitumor effect of an angiogenesis inhibitor correlates with the EGF dependency of a tumor cell for proliferation and/or survival, the angiogenesis inhibitors is capable of producing excellent antitumor effect when combined with a substance having EGF inhibitory activity. |
| US08969343B2 |
Histone demethylase inhibitors
The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for treating cancer and neoplastic disease. Provided herein are substituted 3-aminopyridine derivative compounds, substituted 3-aminopyridazine derivative compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds. The subject compounds and compositions are useful for inhibition histone demethylase. Furthermore, the subject compounds and compositions are useful for the treatment of cancer, such as prostate cancer, breast cancer, bladder cancer, lung cancer and/or melanoma and the like. |
| US08969340B2 |
Methods for treating chronic pelvic pain syndrome
The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating chronic pelvic pain syndrome. In particular, the present invention provides methods and compositions for treating chronic pelvic pain syndrome with an agent that targets MCP-1, MIP-1α, or the CCR-2 receptor. |
| US08969339B2 |
Compositions and methods for bone formation and modeling
The present disclosure is directed to methods of identifying a compound that binds to or interacts with a protein receptor involved in bone formation. Specifically, the disclosure is directed to methods of identifying a compound that regulates a Wnt pathway in a cell by binding to or interacting with cavities in proteins such as LRP5, LRP 6 and/or frizzled receptor and interfering with receptor binding to other proteins in a Wnt pathway. The present disclosure is further directed to methods and compositions that comprise an identified compound for treating or preventing a disease in a mammal in which Wnt pathway suppression plays a role. |
| US08969338B2 |
Ethynyl derivatives
The present invention relates to ethynyl derivatives of formula I wherein U, V, Y, R1, R2, R2′, R3, R3′ and R8 are described herein. It has been found that the compounds of general formula I are allosteric modulators of the metabotropic glutamate receptor subtype 5 (mGluR5). |
| US08969333B2 |
Therapeutic compositions and methods
PAD4 inhibitory compositions and methods for their use in treatment of cancer and autoimmune disease are provided according to embodiments of the present invention. |
| US08969332B2 |
Aryloxy dihalopropenyl ether compounds and uses thereof
The present invention discloses an aryloxy dihalopropenyl ether compound with the structure shown as general formula (I), of which the group definitions can be seen in the specification. The present invention also discloses the use of the compound with general formula (I) as an insecticide in the agricultural field and an insecticidal composition using the compound with general formula (I) as an active component. |
| US08969331B2 |
Treatment of skin and mucosal superficial wounds using adrenergic receptor agonists
The invention generally relates to the compositions and methods related to the use of adrenergic receptor agonists solutions for the treatment of skin and mucosal superficial wounds. Some of the preferred adrenergic receptor agonists include epinephrine, phenylephrine, norepinephrine, methoxamine, and mixtures thereof. The invention also relates to devices suitable for applying these solutions to the skin or the mucosal area. Methods according to the invention are especially effective to control superficial skin and mucosal bleeding and accelerate healing time. |
| US08969329B2 |
Allopregnanolone in a method for enhancing neurological function
Neuro-enhancing agents, compositions and methods are disclosed herein. Preferred neuro-enhancing agents of the present invention include progesterone and metabolites of progesterone, such as 3α-hydroxy-5α-pregnan-20-one (THP). These agents yield neuro-enhancing effects on neural cells that include neural progenitor and/or stem cells, whereby the agents stimulate mitosis of neural progenitor cells, stimulate neurite growth and organization, protect against neural loss, or one or more of these neural processes. Thus, the neuro-enhancing agents, compositions and methods disclosed herein are useful to reverse or prevent neurological disease or defects associated with neural loss or degeneration, such as Alzheimer's disease, neurological injuries, including injuries resulting from radiation therapy, and age-related neurological decline, including impairments in memory and learning. |
| US08969328B2 |
Progesterone receptor antagonists
The invention relates to 17-hydroxy-17-pentafluoroethyl-estra-4,9(10)-dien-11-aryl derivatives of formula I with progesterone-antagonizing action and methods of production thereof, use thereof for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases and use thereof for producing medicinal products for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, in particular uterine fibroids (myomata, uterine leiomyomata), endometriosis, heavy menstrual bleeding, meningiomata, hormone-dependent breast cancers and menopause-associated complaints or for fertility control and emergency contraception. |
| US08969324B2 |
Pharmaceutical composition comprising 11-deoxy-prostaglandin compound and method for stabilizing the compound
Provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising a 11-deoxy-prostaglandin compound represented by formula (I): and a fatty acid ester. By mixing the compound of formula (I) and a fatty acid ester, the compound of formula (I) will be stabilized. |
| US08969322B2 |
Extracorporeal devices and methods of treating complications of pregnancy
The invention features extracorporeal methods for the treatment of a subject having a pregnancy related hypertensive disorder, such as pre-eclampsia or eclampsia. The invention also features devices used for the extracorporeal treatment of subjects have a pregnancy related hypertensive disorder, such as pre-eclampsia or eclampsia. |
| US08969318B2 |
Bispecific aptamers mediating tumour cell lysis
Disclosed are bispecific aptamers binding with high specifity to a tumour specific antigen (TSA) and a effector cell specific antigen (ESA) for treatment of cancer. |
| US08969316B2 |
Compounds and methods for modulating expression of DGAT2
The present disclosure describes short antisense compounds, including such compounds comprising chemically-modified high-affinity monomers 8-16 monomers in length. Certain such short antisense compound are useful for the reduction of target nucleic acids and/or proteins in cells, tissues, and animals with increased potency and improved therapeutic index. Thus, provided herein are short antisense compounds comprising high-affinity nucleotide modifications useful for reducing a target RNA in vivo. Such short antisense compounds are effective at lower doses than previously described antisense compounds, allowing for a reduction in toxicity and cost of treatment. In addition, the described short antisense compounds have greater potential for oral dosing. |
| US08969315B2 |
Enhancement of placental stem cell potency using modulatory RNA molecules
Provided herein are methods of producing enhanced placental stem cells by modulatory RNA molecules. Also provided herein are methods of using enhanced placental stem cells, for example, to treat individuals having a disease, disorder or condition caused by, or relating to, an unwanted or harmful immune response. Further provided herein are compositions comprising said enhanced placental stem cells. |
| US08969309B2 |
Crystal of peptide substance as well as the preparation method and use thereof
The present invention discloses a crystal of a peptide substance and the preparation method as well as the use thereof. Said crystal B possesses peaks at the following 2θ angles in the X-ray diffraction pattern (XRPD): 3.2±0.2°, 5.4±0.2°, 6.2±0.2°, and 9.3±0.2°. |
| US08969306B2 |
Cyclosporin compositions
A composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of cyclosporin A, a blend of oils having a specific gravity of from 0.90 to 1.07, and a surfactant is disclosed herein. |
| US08969303B2 |
Tocotrienol esters
Esters of tocotrienols having pharmacological activities pertinent to the treatment of breast cancer and other forms of cancer are disclosed herein. Among those compounds is (Z)-4-oxo-4-((R)-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-((3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyltrideca-3,7,11-trienyl)chroman-6-yloxy)but-2-enoic acid. Tocotrienol esters were used to inhibit the growth and migration of +SA mammary epithelial cells and highly metastatic human breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells respectively. |
| US08969301B2 |
Innovative discovery of therapeutic, diagnostic, and antibody compositions related to protein fragments of aspartyl-tRNA synthetases
Provided are compositions comprising newly identified protein fragments of aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases, polynucleotides that encode them and complements thereof, related agents, and methods of use thereof in diagnostic, drug discovery, research, and therapeutic applications. |
| US08969298B2 |
Liquid preparation of physiologically active peptide
An effective liquid preparation achieves high bioavailability (BA) of physiologically active peptides or proteins, including ghrelins, that are administered as drugs. Also provided is a method for improving the BA of physiologically active peptides or proteins, including ghrelins, that are subcutaneously injected in aqueous solutions. The liquid preparation contains: a physiologically active peptide or protein, such as ghrelins, as an active ingredient; an acid solution including one or a combination of two or more selected form the group consisting of acetic acid, lactic acid, phosphoric acid, glycine, citric acid, hydrochloric acid, propionic acid, butyric acid, benzoic acid and salts thereof; an alcohol; and a polar organic liquid including one or a combination of two or more selected from the group consisting of N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, dimethylformamide, dimethylsulfoxide and methylparaben. |
| US08969293B2 |
Therapeutic agent preparations comprising exenatide for delivery into a lumen of the intestinal tract using a swallowable drug delivery device
Embodiments of the invention provide swallowable devices, preparations and methods for delivering drugs and other therapeutic agents within the GI tract. Many embodiments provide a swallowable device for delivering the agents. Particular embodiments provide a swallowable device such as a capsule for delivering drugs into the intestinal wall or other GI lumen. Embodiments also provide various drug preparations that are configured to be contained within the capsule, advanced from the capsule into the intestinal wall and degrade to release the drug into the bloodstream to produce a therapeutic effect. The preparation can be operably coupled to delivery means having a first configuration where the preparation is contained in the capsule and a second configuration where the preparation is advanced out of the capsule into the intestinal wall. Embodiments of the invention are particularly useful for the delivery of drugs which are poorly absorbed, tolerated and/or degraded within the GI tract. |
| US08969292B2 |
High affinity leptins and leptin antagonists
Leptin muteins, in particular leptin antagonists, with increased binding affinity to leptin receptor are provided. These compounds as well as pharmaceutical composition comprising them are useful for the treatment of any disorder in which a non-desirable or deleterious activity of endogenous leptin or an altered innate immune response is implicated. |
| US08969290B2 |
Matrix scaffold with antimicrobial activity
The invention provides a scaffold of extracellular matrix polymers with recombinant chimeric peptides tethered thereto. The invention also provides recombinant chimeric peptides of antimicrobial peptides and extracellular matrix binding domains. The invention also provides methods for treating chronic wounds using the scaffold and/or recombinant chimeric peptides. |
| US08969288B2 |
Amide based glucagon and superfamily peptide prodrugs
Prodrug formulations of glucagon superfamily peptides are provided wherein the glucagon superfamily peptide has been modified by the linkage of a dipeptide to the glucagon superfamily through an amide bond linkage. The prodrugs disclosed herein have extended half lives and are converted to the active form at physiological conditions through a non-enzymatic reaction driven by chemical instability. |
| US08969287B2 |
Method for automated, large-scale measurement of the molecular flux rates of the proteome or the organeome using mass spectrometry
Disclosed here is a method for measuring the kinetics (i.e., the molecular flux rates-synthesis and breakdown or removal rates) of a plurality of proteins or organic metabolites in living systems. The methods may be accomplished in a high-throughput, large-scale automated manner, by using existing mass spectrometric profiling techniques and art well known in the fields of static proteomics and static organeomics, without the need for additional biochemical preparative steps or analytic/instrumental devices. |
| US08969285B2 |
Phosphate functionalized alkyl polyglucosides used for enhanced food soil removal
A method of removing food soil using a cleaning composition including a C12 phosphate functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a water conditioning agent and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins. |
| US08969284B2 |
Laundry detergents and cleaning compositions comprising carboxyl group-containing polymers
The present invention relates to a laundry detergent or a cleaning composition, preferably a granular detergent product, comprising a carboxyl-group containing polymer, which is useful in improving whiteness and/or anti-soil redeposition. Processes for making and methods of using the laundry detergent or cleaning composition are also encompassed by the present invention. |
| US08969281B2 |
Liquid treatment composition
According to the present invention there is provided a pearlescent liquid treatment composition suitable for use as a laundry or hard surface cleaning composition comprising a rheology modifier providing a pouring viscosity at 20 sec−1 of from 50 to 700 cps, a viscosity at constant low stress of 0.1 Pa which is at least 300 cps, preferably 500 cps and a pearlescent agent, said pearlescent agent having D0.99 volume particle size of less than 60 μm. |
| US08969279B2 |
Solvent systems having no flash point and methods using such solvent systems for dissolving rigid polyurethane foams
This invention relates to solvent systems useful for foam nozzle cleaning, which solvent systems are formed by combining at least a brominated compound, an alcohol and a stabilizer in amounts such that the solvent system has no flash point. |
| US08969277B2 |
Manufacturing method of a glass substrate for a magnetic disk
An object of the invention is to remove effectively metallic contaminants adhering to the glass substrate surfaces without increasing roughness of the glass substrate surfaces in the glass substrate for a magnetic disk. In a manufacturing method of a glass substrate for a magnetic disk having a cleaning step of the glass substrate, the cleaning step comprising a cleaning treatment of contacting the glass substrate with an alkaline aqueous solution having a gluconate in concentration of not less than 0.05 wt % and not more than 2 wt % added thereto and a pH of not less than 9 and not more than 11 is appended. |
| US08969276B2 |
Aqueous acidic etching solution and method for texturing the surface of single crystal and polycrystal silicon substrates
An aqueous acidic etching solution suitable for texturing the surface of single crystal and polycrystal silicon substrates and containing, based on the complete weight of the solution, 3 to 10% by weight of hydrofluoric acid; 10 to 35% by weight of nitric acid; 5 to 40% by weight of sulfuric acid; and 55 to 82% by weight of water; a method for texturing the surface of single crystal and polycrystal silicon substrates comprising the step of (1) contacting at least one major surface of a substrate with the said aqueous acidic etching solution; (2) etching the at least one major surface of the substrate for a time and at a temperature sufficient to obtain a surface texture consisting of recesses and protrusions; and (3) removing the at least one major surface of the substrate from the contact with the aqueous acidic etching solution; and a method for manufacturing photovoltaic cells and solar cells using the said solution and the said texturing method. |
| US08969273B2 |
Lubricating oil compositions
A method for preventing or inhibiting exhaust valve seat recession in a natural gas fueled engine, the method comprising lubricating the engine with a natural gas engine lubricating oil composition comprising (a) a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity; and (b) an alkali metal-containing detergent, wherein the natural gas engine lubricating oil composition is substantially free of each of any alkaline earth metal-containing detergents and lithium-containing detergents is disclosed. |
| US08969272B2 |
Hydroxyaromatic functionalized polyalpha-olefins
This invention relates to a hydroxyaromatic functionalized polyalpha-olefin comprising the product of the combination of: a) a polyalpha-olefin comprising one or more C3 to C20 linear alpha-olefins and having at least 10% vinylidene unsaturation, a viscosity index of 80 to 400, an Mn of 300 to about 20,000, and a pour point of 0° C. or less; and b) a hydroxyaromatic moiety; wherein the analine point of the functionalized polyalpha-olefin is at least 10° C. lower than the analine point of the polyalpha-olefin. |
| US08969268B2 |
Process for the preparation of multifunctional additive for aqueous lubricants
The present invention deals with a process for the preparation of multifunctional additive for aqueous lubricants. These I multifunctional additive for aqueous lubricant comprises of co-polymer having vinyl group containing polyhydric alcohol along with monomer selected from aqueous soluble acrylate co-monomer in different mole fraction for addition polymerization to facilitate the sequencing of monomer in polymer chain. Thus the polymeric molecule has been designed for improving tribological properties i.e. low wear, low friction and EP property of aqueous lubricants. |
| US08969267B2 |
Lubricant compositions
Suggested is a method for enhancing energy efficiency of engines by applying to said engines a lubricant composition containing (A) carboxylic esters derived from the reaction of mono-, di- and/or poly alcohols with mono- and/or dicarboxylic acids, together with an additive blend (B) comprising at least two different additives (a) and (b) together, whereby compound (a) is selected from dithiophosphates, and compound (b) is selected from alkylated phosphorothionates, on condition that the total amount of the additive blend (B) is below 0.1 wt %, calculated on the weight of the whole composition. |
| US08969263B2 |
Treatment fluid containing a corrosion inhibitor of a polymer including a silicone and amine group
A treatment fluid comprises: water; a carboxylate; and a corrosion inhibitor, wherein the corrosion inhibitor is a polymer, wherein the polymer comprises silicone, an ether monomer residue, and an amine functional group; wherein a test fluid consisting essentially of the water, the carboxylate, and the corrosion inhibitor, and in the same proportions as in the treatment fluid, is capable of providing a corrosion weight loss to a metal plate of less than 0.05 pounds per square feet (lb/ft2) under testing conditions of 200° F. (93.3° C.), a pressure of 500 psi (3.4 MPa), and a time of 24 hours whereas a substantially identical test fluid without the corrosion inhibitor provides a corrosion weight loss of greater than 0.05 lb/ft2 under the testing conditions. A method of treating a portion of a well comprises: forming the treatment fluid; and introducing the treatment fluid into the well. |
| US08969261B2 |
Rheology modifier compositions and methods of use
A composition for enhancing fluid viscosity including a mixture of at least one cationic or cationizable polymer and at least one anionic or anionizable (hydrolysable) polymer. The composition has a zeta potential at 25° C. in the range of 0.5 to 100 mV or −0.5 to −100 mV, typically 1 to 60 mV or −1 to −60 mV, or is a precursor convertible at a temperature of 100 to 250° C. to the composition having a zeta potential at 25° C. of 0.5 to 100 mV or −0.5 to −100 mV, typically 1 to 60 mV or −1 to −60 mV. Typically the compositions exhibit salt tolerance and interaction of both polymers at very high temperatures (>300° F.) such that the system exhibits an increase of viscosity at extreme temperatures. The compositions are useful for hydraulic fracturing, enhanced oil recovery, subterranean acidization, personal care as well as home and industrial cleaners. |
| US08969254B2 |
Oligonucleotide array for tissue typing
Oligonucleotide-based microarrays for tissue typing (e.g., HLA tissue typing) are provided. More particularly, the microarrays are high resolution arrays useful for diagnostic evaluations and determining donor/recipient transplant compatibility. |
| US08969253B2 |
Method for screening phage display libraries against each other
The present invention relates to a method for screening phage display libraries against each other. In particular, the invention relates to a method for screening at least two phage display libraries against each other to identify and/or select one or more interacting binding partners or binding molecules making up such interacting binding partners. Kits providing two bispecific phage display libraries are also provided. |
| US08969252B2 |
Peptide mediated synthesis of metallic and magnetic materials
The present invention includes methods for producing magnetic nanocrystals by using a biological molecule that has been modified to possess an amino acid oligomer that is capable of specific binding to a magnetic material. |
| US08969250B2 |
Dispersible adhesive granules
A process for treating foliage by retaining an active agent in contact with the foliage is provided that includes the application of a biologically active ingredient carrier granule. The granule includes a mineral component, a cellulosic component, and a binder flowing upon wetting intermixed with the mineral component and the cellulosic components. A biologically active ingredient is added to the granule to treat the foliage. The foliage in either a dry or pre-wetted state. The contact of the granule with water causes the granule to flow to form a coherent film bound by the binder on the foliage with the active agent retained in the film in contact with the foliage. |
| US08969249B2 |
Synthesis and biological activity of bicyclic ABA analogs
Bicyclic abscisic acid (ABA) analogs of Formula (I) and (II) and the process for their production are disclosed. The bicyclic ABA analogs include the structural elements and functional groups of the parent molecule that are required for activity, and have an aromatic ring fused to the ring replacing the vinyl methyl group of absicisie acid. Methods for using the bicyclic ABA analogs to inhibit cell growth and seed germination are also disclosed. |
| US08969241B2 |
Organic-inorganic hybrid mesoporous silica material modified by sulfonic acid group for selective adsorption of metal ions and method of manufacturing the same
A silica precursor having a selective adsorptivity with respect to cobalt ions is disclosed. The silica precursor includes a cross-linked 2,6-diamino pyridine group obtained by using 2,6-diamino pyridine, phosgene and 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane. |
| US08969239B2 |
Process and catalyst for the hydroconversion of a heavy hydrocarbon feedstock
A method of hydroprocessing a heavy hydrocarbon feedstock using a hydroprocessing catalyst having specific properties making it effective in the hydroconversion of at least a portion of the heavy hydrocarbon feedstock to lighter hydrocarbons. The hydroprocessing catalyst comprises a Group VIB metal component (e.g., Cr, Mo, and W), a Group VIII metal component (e.g., Ni and Co) and, optionally, a potassium metal component that are supported on a support material comprising alumina. The alumina has novel physical properties that, in combination with the catalytic components, provide for the hydroprocessing catalyst. The hydroprocessing catalyst is particularly effective in the conversion of the heavy hydrocarbon feedstock. The alumina is characterized as having a high pore volume and a high surface area with a large proportion of the pore volume being present in the pores within a narrow pore diameter distribution about a narrowly defined range of median pore diameters. The support material preferably does not contain more than a small concentration of silica. The alumina component is preferably made by a specific method that provides for an alumina having the specific physical properties required for the hydroprocessing catalyst. |
| US08969238B2 |
Nanoparticular metal oxide/anatase catalysts
The present invention concerns a method of preparation of nanoparticular metal oxide catalysts having a narrow particle size distribution. In particular, the invention concerns preparation of nanoparticular metal oxide catalyst precursors comprising combustible crystallization seeds upon which the catalyst metal oxide is co-precipitated with the carrier metal oxide, which crystallization seeds are removed by combustion in a final calcining step. The present invention also concerns processes wherein the nanoparticular metal oxide catalysts of the invention are used, such as SCR (deNOx) reactions of nitrogen oxides with ammonia or urea as reductant, oxidations of alcohols or aldehydes with dioxygen or air to provide aldehydes, ketones or carboxylic acids, and photocatalytic oxidation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). |
| US08969237B2 |
Coated substrates for use in catalysis and catalytic converters and methods of coating substrates with washcoat compositions
Disclosed are, inter alia, methods of forming coated substrates for use in catalytic converters, as well as washcoat compositions and methods suitable for using in preparation of the coated substrates, and the coated substrates formed thereby. The catalytic material is prepared by a plasma-based method, yielding catalytic material with a lower tendency to migrate on support at high temperatures, and thus less prone to catalyst aging after prolonged use. Also disclosed are catalytic converters using the coated substrates, which have favorable properties as compared to catalytic converters using catalysts deposited on substrates using solution chemistry. Also disclosed are exhaust treatment systems, and vehicles, such as diesel vehicles, particularly light-duty diesel vehicles, using catalytic converters and exhaust treatment systems using the coated substrates. |
| US08969236B2 |
Process and catalyst for production of mixed alcohols from synthesis gas
A preferred embodiment of the process involves a generate a catalyst that comprises molybdenum carbide nickel material. Steps may involve heating a surface that comprises molybdenum oxide and a nickel salt while passing thereover a gaseous mixture that comprises a reductant and a carburizer. In certain embodiments, the reductant and the carburizer may both be carbon monoxide, or both be a saturated hydrocarbon. In others, the reductant may be carbon monoxide and the carburizer may be a saturated hydrocarbon. |
| US08969233B2 |
Hydrocracking process using a zeolite modified by basic treatment
The present invention describes a hydrocracking and/or hydrotreatment process using a catalyst comprising an active phase containing at least one hydrogenating/dehydrogenating component selected from the group VIB elements and the non-precious elements of group VIII of the periodic table, used alone or in a mixture, and a support comprising at least one dealuminated zeolite Y having an overall initial atomic ratio of silicon to aluminum between 2.5 and 20, an initial weight fraction of extra-lattice aluminum atoms greater than 10%, relative to the total weight of aluminum present in the zeolite, an initial mesopore volume measured by nitrogen porosimetry greater than 0.07 ml·g−1 and an initial crystal lattice parameter a0 between 24.38 Å and 24.30 Å, said zeolite being modified by a) a stage of basic treatment comprising mixing said dealuminated zeolite Y with a basic aqueous solution, and at least one stage c) of thermal treatment. |
| US08969228B2 |
Process for elimination of hexavalent chromium compounds on metallic substrates within zero-PGM catalyst systems
Systems and Methods for manufacturing ZPGM catalysts systems that may allow the prevention of formation or the conversion of corrosion causing compounds, such as hexavalent chromium compounds, within ZPGM catalyst systems are disclosed. ZPGM catalysts systems, may include metallic substrate, which may include alloys of iron and chromium, a washcoat and an overcoat. Disclosed manufacturing processes may include a thermal decomposition of hexavalent chromium compounds which may allow the decomposition of such compounds into trivalent chromium compounds, and may also produce metallic catalyst, such as silver. |
| US08969227B2 |
Zirconia-based material doped with yttrium and lanthanum
Sintered bodies containing zirconia-based ceramic materials and partially sintered bodies that are intermediates in the preparation of the sintered bodies are described. The zirconia-based ceramic material is doped with lanthanum and yttrium. The grain size of the zirconia-based ceramic material can be controlled by the addition of lanthanum. The crystalline phase of the zirconia-based ceramic material can be influenced by the addition of yttrium. |
| US08969226B2 |
Glasses having improved toughness and scratch resistance
A silicate glass that is tough and scratch resistant. The toughness is increased by minimizing the number of non-bridging oxygen atoms in the glass. In one embodiment, the silicate glass is an aluminoborosilicate glass in which −15 mol %≦(R2O+R′O—Al2O3—ZrO2)—B2O3≦4 mol %, where R is one of Li, Na, K, Rb, and Cs, and R′ is one of Mg, Ca, Sr, and Ba. |
| US08969222B2 |
Modified perfluoropolymer sheet material and methods for making same
A coated fabric includes a reinforcement, a first coating disposed on the reinforcement, and a second coating disposed on the first coating. The first coating includes perfluoropolymer. The second coating includes perfluoropolymer and a silicone polymer in an amount in a range of 2 wt % to 30 wt %. |
| US08969214B2 |
Methods of forming a pattern on a substrate
A method of forming a pattern on a substrate includes forming spaced first features derived from a first lithographic patterning step. Sidewall spacers are formed on opposing sides of the first features. After forming the sidewall spacers, spaced second features derived from a second lithographic patterning step are formed. At least some of individual of the second features are laterally between and laterally spaced from immediately adjacent of the first features in at least one straight-line vertical cross-section that passes through the first and second features. After the second lithographic patterning step, all of only some of the sidewall spacers in said at least one cross-section is removed. |
| US08969213B2 |
Non-lithographic line pattern formation
A metal layer is deposited over an underlying material layer. The metal layer includes an elemental metal that can be converted into a dielectric metal-containing compound by plasma oxidation and/or nitridation. A hard mask portion is formed over the metal layer. Plasma oxidation or nitridation is performed to convert physically exposed surfaces of the metal layer into the dielectric metal-containing compound. The sequence of a surface pull back of the hard mask portion, trench etching, another surface pull back, and conversion of top surfaces into the dielectric metal-containing compound are repeated to form a line pattern having a spacing that is not limited by lithographic minimum dimensions. |
| US08969212B2 |
Dry-etch selectivity
A method of etching exposed patterned heterogeneous structures is described and includes a remote plasma etch formed from a reactive precursor. The plasma power is pulsed rather than left on continuously. Plasma effluents from the remote plasma are flowed into a substrate processing region where the plasma effluents selectively remove one material faster than another. The etch selectivity results from the pulsing of the plasma power to the remote plasma region, which has been found to suppress the number of ionically-charged species that reach the substrate. The etch selectivity may also result from the presence of an ion suppression element positioned between a portion of the remote plasma and the substrate processing region. |
| US08969205B2 |
Double patterning via triangular shaped sidewall spacers
An intermediate semiconductor structure in fabrication includes a silicon semiconductor substrate, a hard mask of silicon nitride (SiN) over the substrate and a sacrificial layer of polysilicon or amorphous silicon over the hard mask. The sacrificial layer is patterned into sidewall spacers for mandrels of a filler material substantially different in composition from the sidewall spacers, such as a flowable oxide. The mandrels are removed such that the sidewall spacers have vertically tapered inner and outer sidewalls providing a rough triangular shape. The rough triangular sidewall spacers are used as a hard mask to pattern the SiN hard mask below. |
| US08969202B2 |
Method of manufacturing metal silicide and semiconductor structure using the same
A method of manufacturing a metal silicide is disclosed below. A substrate having a first region and a second region is provided. A silicon layer is formed on the substrate. A planarization process is performed to make the silicon layer having a planar surface. A part of the silicon layer is removed to form a plurality of first gates on the first region and to form a plurality of second gates on the second region. The height of the first gates is greater than the height of the second gates, and top surfaces of the first gates and the second gates have the same height level. A dielectric layer covering the first gates and the second gates is formed and exposes the top surfaces of the first gates and the second gates. A metal silicide is formed on the top surfaces of the first gates and the second gates. |
| US08969199B1 |
Methods of forming a circuit that includes a cross-coupling gate contact structure wherein the circuit is to be manufactured using a triple patterning process
One illustrative method disclosed herein includes, among other things, patterning a hard mask layer using three patterned photoresist etch masks, wherein a first feature corresponding to a portion, but not all, of a cross-coupling gate contact structure is present in a first of the three patterned photoresist etch masks and a second feature corresponding to a portion, but not all, of the cross-coupling gate contact structure is present in a second or a third of the three patterned photoresist etch masks, patterning a layer of insulating material using the patterned hard mask layer as an etch mask, and forming a cross-coupling gate contact structure in a trench in the layer of insulating material. |
| US08969197B2 |
Copper interconnect structure and its formation
A structure with improved electromigration resistance and methods for making the same. A structure having improved electromigration resistance includes a bulk interconnect having a dual layer cap and a dielectric capping layer. The dual layer cap includes a bottom metallic portion and a top metal oxide portion. Preferably the metal oxide portion is MnO or MnSiO and the metallic portion is Mn or CuMn. The structure is created by doping the interconnect with an impurity (Mn in the preferred embodiment), and then creating lattice defects at a top portion of the interconnect. The defects drive increased impurity migration to the top surface of the interconnect. When the dielectric capping layer is formed, a portion reacts with the segregated impurities, thus forming the dual layer cap on the interconnect. Lattice defects at the Cu surface can be created by plasma treatment, ion implantation, a compressive film, or other means. |
| US08969191B2 |
Mechanisms for forming package structure
Embodiments of mechanisms for forming a package structure are provided. A method for forming a package structure includes providing a semiconductor die and forming a first bump structure and a second bump structure over the semiconductor die. The second bump structure is thinner and wider than the first bump structure. The method also includes providing a substrate having a first contact pad and a second contact pad formed on the substrate. The method further includes forming a first solder paste structure and a second solder paste structure over the first contact pad and the second contact pad, respectively. The second solder paste structure is thicker than the first solder paste structure. In addition, the method includes reflowing the first bump structure and the second bump structure with the first solder paste structure and the second solder paste structure, respectively, to bond the semiconductor die to the substrate. |
| US08969183B2 |
Method for producing thin layers of crystalline or polycrystalline materials
Method for making thin crystalline or polycrystalline layers. The method includes electrochemically etching a crystalline silicon template to form a porous double layer thereon, the double layer including a highly porous deeper layer and a less porous shallower layer. The shallower layer is irradiated with a short laser pulse selected to recrystallize the shallower layer resulting in a crystalline layer. Silicon is deposited on the recrystallized shallower layer and the silicon is irradiated with a short laser pulse selected to crystalize the silicon leaving a layer of crystallized silicon on the template. Thereafter, the layer of crystallized silicon is separated from the template. The process of the invention can be used to make optoelectronic devices. |
| US08969174B2 |
Fixed curvature force loading of mechanically spalled films
A spalling method is provided that includes depositing a stressor layer on surface of a base substrate, and contacting the stressor layer with a planar transfer. The planar transfer surface is then traversed along a plane that is parallel to and having a vertical offset from the upper surface of the base substrate. The planar transfer surface is traversed in a direction from a first edge of the base substrate to an opposing second edge of the base substrate to cleave the base substrate and transfer a spalled portion of the base substrate to the planar transfer surface. The vertical offset between the plane along which the planar transfer surface is traversed and the upper surface of the base substrate is a fixed distance. The fixed distance of the vertical offset provides a uniform spalling force. A spalling method is also provided that includes a transfer roller. |
| US08969169B1 |
DRAM MIM capacitor using non-noble electrodes
A method for forming a capacitor stack includes forming a first bottom electrode layer including a conductive metal nitride material. A second bottom electrode layer is formed above the first bottom electrode layer. The second bottom electrode layer includes a conductive metal oxide material, wherein the crystal structure of the conductive metal oxide material promotes a desired high-k crystal phase of a subsequently deposited dielectric layer. A dielectric layer is formed above the second bottom electrode layer. Optionally, an oxygen-rich metal oxide layer is formed above the dielectric layer. Optionally, a third top electrode layer is formed above the oxygen-rich metal oxide layer. The third top electrode layer includes a conductive metal oxide material. A fourth top electrode layer is formed above the third top electrode layer. The fourth top electrode layer includes a conductive metal nitride material. |
| US08969168B2 |
Method for manufacturing variable resistance element
Provided is a method for manufacturing a variable resistance element, the method including: forming a first electrode material layer above a substrate; forming a first tantalum oxide material layer; forming a second tantalum oxide material layer; forming a second electrode material layer; and annealing at least the first tantalum oxide material layer after forming the first tantalum oxide material layer and before forming the second electrode material layer, wherein an oxygen content percentage of one of the first tantalum oxide material layer and the second tantalum oxide material layer is higher than an oxygen content percentage of the other. |
| US08969166B2 |
Method and apparatus for selectively improving integrated device performance
An apparatus for selectively improving integrated circuit performance is provided. In an example, an integrated circuit is fabricated according to an integrated circuit layout. A critical portion of the integrated circuit layout determines a speed of the integrated circuit, where at least a part of the critical portion includes at least one of a halo implant region, lightly doped drain (LDD) implant region, and source drain extension (SDE) implant region. A marker layer comprises the part of the critical portion that includes the at least one of the halo implant region, the lightly doped drain (LDD) implant region, and the source drain extension (SDE) implant region, and includes at least one transistor formed therefrom. |
| US08969163B2 |
Forming facet-less epitaxy with self-aligned isolation
A method of forming a semiconductor structure may include preparing a continuous active layer in a region of the substrate and forming a plurality of adjacent gates on the continuous active layer. A first raised epitaxial layer may be deposited on a recessed region of the continuous active layer between a first and a second one of the plurality of gates, whereby the first and second gates are adjacent. A second raised epitaxial layer may be deposited on another recessed region of the continuous active layer between the second and a third one of the plurality of gates, whereby the second and third gates are adjacent. Using a cut mask, a trench structure is etched into the second gate structure and a region underneath the second gate in the continuous active layer. The trench is filled with isolation material for electrically isolating the first and second raised epitaxial layers. |
| US08969160B2 |
Asymmetric source-drain field-effect transistor having a mixed schottky/P-N junction and method of making
The present invention is related to microelectronic device technologies. A method for making an asymmetric source-drain field-effect transistor is disclosed. A unique asymmetric source-drain field-effect transistor structure is formed by changing ion implantation tilt angles to control the locations of doped regions formed by two ion implantation processes. The asymmetric source-drain field-effect transistor has structurally asymmetric source/drain regions, one of which is formed of a P-N junction while the other one being formed of a mixed junction, the mixed junction being a mixture of a Schottky junction and a P-N junction. |
| US08969157B2 |
Method of manufacturing semiconductor device having field plate electrode
According to one embodiment, in a method of a semiconductor device, a trench is formed in the direction of a lower surface from an upper surface of a semiconductor layer. A first insulating film is formed to cover an inner surface of the trench. An electrode material is formed to fill the trench and cover the upper surface of the semiconductor layer. The electrode material is selectively removed except a portion of the electrode material to fill the trench and a portion of the electrode material to cover an opening of the trench. The first insulating film to cover an upper portion of the trench is removed. The portions of the electrode material to fill the trench and cover the opening of the trench are etched back to form a first electrode at a lower portion of the trench. |
| US08969152B2 |
Field-effect transistor (FET) with source-drain contact over gate spacer
A field-effect transistor (FET) and methods for fabricating such. The FET includes a substrate having a crystalline orientation, a source region in the substrate, and a drain region in the substrate. Gate spacers are positioned over the source region and the drain region. The gate spacers include a gate spacer height. A source contact physically and electrically contacts the source region and extends beyond the gate spacer height. A drain contact physically and electrically contacts the drain region and extends beyond the gate spacer height. The source and drain contacts have the same crystalline orientation as the substrate. |
| US08969151B2 |
Integrated circuit system employing resistance altering techniques
An integrated circuit system that includes: providing a substrate including a first region and a second region; forming a first device over the first region and a resistance device over the second region; forming a first dielectric layer and a second dielectric layer over the substrate; removing a portion of the second dielectric layer; and annealing the integrated circuit system to remove dopant from the resistance device. |
| US08969140B2 |
Embedded semiconductive chips in reconstituted wafers, and systems containing same
A reconstituted wafer includes a rigid mass with a flat surface and a base surface disposed parallel planar to the flat surface. A plurality of dice are embedded in the rigid mass. The plurality of dice include terminals that are exposed through coplanar with the flat surface. A process of forming the reconstituted wafer includes removing some of the rigid mass to expose the terminals, while retaining the plurality of dice in the rigid mass. A process of forming an apparatus includes separating one apparatus from the reconstituted wafer. |
| US08969138B2 |
Semiconductor device and a method of manufacturing the same and a mounting structure of a semiconductor device
The semiconductor device includes a tab including a chip supporting surface, and a back surface opposite to the chip supporting surface; a plurality of suspension leads supporting the tab; a plurality of leads arranged between the suspension leads; a semiconductor chip mounted on the chip supporting surface of the tab, the semiconductor chip including a main surface, a plurality of pads formed on the main surface, and a rear surface opposite to the main surface; a seal portion sealing the semiconductor chip such that a part of each of the leads is exposed from the seal portion; and a Pb-free solder formed on the part of each of the leads. A part of the rear surface of the semiconductor chip is contacted with the seal portion. |
| US08969136B2 |
Integrated circuit packaging system for electromagnetic interference shielding and method of manufacture thereof
A method of manufacture of an integrated circuit packaging system includes: providing a lead frame having a die attach paddle pad and a peripheral lead pad with an inner lead pad between the die attach paddle pad and the peripheral lead pad; forming a component side of the lead frame for exposing an upper portion of a peripheral lead under the peripheral lead pad; forming an encapsulation on the lead frame and the upper portion of the peripheral lead; exposing the peripheral lead pad; depositing a conductive shielding layer on the encapsulation connected to the peripheral lead pad; and forming a mounting side of the lead frame for forming a lower portion of the peripheral lead over a peripheral lead contact pad. |
| US08969135B2 |
Semiconductor device and method of assembling same
A semiconductor device includes a lead frame having a down bond area, a die attach area and a dam formed between the down bond area and the die attach area. A bottom of the dam is attached on a surface of the lead frame. The dam prevents contamination of the down bond area from die attach material, which may occur during a die attach process. |
| US08969133B2 |
Package-on-package assembly with wire bonds to encapsulation surface
A method of making a microelectronic package includes forming a dielectric encapsulation layer on an in-process unit having a substrate having a first surface and a second surface remote therefrom. A microelectronic element is mounted to the first surface of the substrate, and a plurality of conductive elements exposed at the first surface, at least some of which are electrically connected to the microelectronic element. Wire bonds have bases joined to the conductive elements and end surfaces remote from the bases and define an edge surface extending away between the base and the end surface. The encapsulation layer is formed to at least partially cover the first surface and portions of the wire bonds with unencapsulated portions of the wire bonds being defined by at least one of the end surface or a portion of the edge surface that is uncovered thereby. |
| US08969132B2 |
Device package and methods for the fabrication thereof
Disclosed and claimed herein is a microwave assembly having a substrate comprising a microwave device; said device having a die, a first layer having a dielectric constant between about 1.00 and about 1.45 and a thickness between about 0.05 and about 2 mm along with one or more layers chosen from an absorbing layer, an EMI blocking layer, a layer comprising conductive material or a metal cover. |
| US08969131B2 |
Thin film transistor panel and fabricating method thereof
A thin film transistor panel includes a substrate, a light blocking layer on the substrate, a first protective film on the light blocking layer, a first electrode and a second electrode on the first protective film, an oxide semiconductor layer on a portion of the first protective film exposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, an insulating layer, a third electrode overlapping with the oxide semiconductor layer and on the insulating layer, and a fourth electrode on the insulating layer. The light blocking layer includes first sidewalls, and the first protective film includes second sidewalls. The first and the second sidewalls are disposed along substantially the same line. |
| US08969130B2 |
Insulating film, formation method thereof, semiconductor device, and manufacturing method thereof
An amorphous region with low density is formed in an oxide insulating film containing zirconium. The amount of oxygen released from such an oxide insulating film containing zirconium by heating is large and a temperature at which oxygen is released is higher in the oxide insulating film than in a conventional oxide film (e.g., a silicon oxide film). When the insulating film is formed using a sputtering target containing zirconium in an oxygen atmosphere, the temperature of a surface on which the insulating film is formed may be controlled to be lower than a temperature at which a film to be formed starts to crystallize. |
| US08969128B2 |
Method of fabricating thin film transistor substrate and organic light emitting display device using the same
A method of fabricating a thin film transistor substrate includes: forming a polymer layer on a glass substrate; forming a passivation layer on the polymer layer; forming a thin film transistor array on the passivation layer; and separating the glass substrate from the polymer layer by irradiating a laser from a rear surface of the glass substrate. |
| US08969127B2 |
Apparatus for and method of fabricating an electronic device by transfer of material onto a substrate
A method of fabricating an electronic device comprises providing a layer structure (48) supported on a first substrate (34), providing a second, patterned substrate (28) and transferring selected areas (58) of the first layer structure onto the second substrate. |
| US08969126B2 |
Fabrication method for organic light emitting device and organic light emitting device fabricated by the same method
Disclosed is a method of fabricating an organic light emitting device and an organic light emitting device fabricated using the same. The method comprises the steps of sequentially forming a cathode made of metal, at least one organic material layer including a light emitting layer and an anode on a substrate, and additionally comprises the step of forming a thin metal film on a native oxide layer that is spontaneously formed on the cathode before forming of the organic material layer. |
| US08969124B2 |
Method for fabricating Cu—In—Ga—Se film solar cell
A method for fabricating a Cu—In—Ga—Se film solar cell is provided. The method comprises: a) fabricating a molybdenum back electrode on a substrate; b) fabricating a Cu—In—Ga—Se absorbing layer on the molybdenum back electrode; c) performing an annealing; d) fabricating an In2Se3 or ZnS buffer layer on the Cu—In—Ga—Se absorbing layer; e) fabricating an intrinsic zinc oxide high impedance layer; f) fabricating an indium tin oxide film low impedance layer on the intrinsic zinc oxide high impedance layer; g) fabricating an aluminum electrode on the indium tin oxide film low impedance layer. |
| US08969123B2 |
Apparatus for manufacturing dye-sensitized solar cell, and method of manufacturing dye-sensitized solar cell
In an apparatus for manufacturing a dye-sensitized solar cell, a photosensitization dye solution makes contact with an electrode material layer that functions as a working electrode of a dye-sensitized solar cell so that the photosensitizing dye is adsorbed on the layer. Such an apparatus for manufacturing a dye-sensitized solar cell has a substrate housing section to house a substrate with the electrode material layer formed on its surface, and a circulation mechanism to circulate the photosensitization dye solution in such a way that the solution passes a surface of the substrate housed in the substrate housing section. In such an apparatus, a cross-sectional area of a flow path for the photosensitization dye solution in a portion facing the substrate in the substrate housing section is set smaller than a cross-sectional area of a flow path for the photosensitization dye solution in other portions. |
| US08969122B2 |
Processes for uniform metal semiconductor alloy formation for front side contact metallization and photovoltaic device formed therefrom
Processes for fabricating photovoltaic devices in which the front side contact metal semiconductor alloy metallization patterns have a uniform thickness at edge portions as well as a central portion of each metallization pattern are provided. In one embodiment, a method of forming a photovoltaic device is provided that includes a p-n junction with a p-type semiconductor portion and an n-type semiconductor portion one on top of the other, wherein an upper exposed surface of one of the semiconductor portions represents a front side surface of the semiconductor substrate; forming a plurality of patterned antireflective coating layers on the front side surface of the semiconductor surface to provide a grid pattern including a busbar region and finger regions; forming a mask atop the plurality of patterned antireflective coating layers, the mask having a shape that mimics each patterned antireflective coating; electrodepositing a metal layer on the busbar region and the finger regions; removing the mask; and performing an anneal, wherein during the anneal metal atoms from the metal layer react with semiconductor atoms from the busbar region and the finger regions forming a metal semiconductor alloy. |
| US08969109B1 |
Tunable light-emitting diode
A method of forming a light-emitting diode including determining a first level of tensile stress to be applied to a base substrate including a plurality of quantum well layers to adjust a band-gap of the base substrate to a predetermined band-gap. The first level of tensile stress is generated in the base substrate by forming a tensile-stressing layer on the base substrate. |
| US08969106B2 |
Laser irradiation apparatus and method of manufacturing organic light-emitting display apparatus using the same
A laser irradiation apparatus including a chamber configured to receive a panel including an organic layer on a substrate, a laser oscillator outside the chamber, and configured to irradiate a laser beam onto the panel in the chamber, and a transparent window at a side of the chamber, and configured to allow the laser beam to pass therethrough, wherein the laser beam is configured to remove at least a portion of the organic layer on the substrate. |
| US08969104B2 |
Circuit technique to electrically characterize block mask shifts
A physical test integrated circuit has a plurality of repeating circuit portions corresponding to an integrated circuit design. A first of the portions is fabricated with a nominal block mask location, and additional ones of the portions are deliberately fabricated with predetermined progressive increased offset of the block mask location from the nominal block mask location. For each of the portions, the difference in threshold voltage between a first field effect transistor and a second field effect transistor is determined. The predetermined progressive increased offset of the block mask location is in a direction from the first field effect transistor to the second field effect transistor. The block mask overlay tolerance is determined at a value of the progressive increased offset corresponding to an inflection of the difference in threshold voltage from a zero difference. A method for on-chip monitoring, and corresponding circuits, are also disclosed. |
| US08969096B2 |
Automotive fogging analyses by xenon UV exposure
Processes and apparatuses are provided for the liberation of one or more volatile organic compounds from a test sample. The processes include exposing a sample to light of a wavelength less than 400 nm, subjecting the sample to heat, and collecting one or more volatile organic compounds produced from the sample. The volatile organic compounds are detected by any of various methods, and are optionally identified by methods such as FTIR. The processes and apparatus provide for improved detection of relevant volatile organic compounds that are otherwise undetectable by traditional processes. |
| US08969094B2 |
Method for qualifying a non-particulate ion-exchanger adsorber
The present invention relates to a method for the validation of a non-particulate ion exchange adsorber and a kit for the validation of a non-particulate ion exchange adsorber. |
| US08969078B2 |
Neural precursor cells produced from bone marrow stromal cells containing an exogenous nucleic acid encoding a notch intracellular domain (NICD)
There is provided a method of inducing differentiation of bone marrow stromal cells to neural cells or skeletal muscle cells by introduction of a Notch gene. Specifically, the invention provides a method of inducing differentiation of bone marrow stromal cells to neural cells or skeletal muscle cells in vitro, which method comprises introducing a Notch gene and/or a Notch signaling related gene into the cells, wherein the finally obtained differentiated cells are the result of cell division of the bone marrow stromal cells into which the Notch gene and/or Notch signaling related gene have been introduced. The invention also provides a method of inducing further differentiation of the differentiation-induced neural cells to dopaminergic neurons or acetylcholinergic neurons. The invention yet further provides a treatment method for neurodegenerative and skeletal muscle degenerative diseases which employs neural precursor cells, neural cells or skeletal muscle cells produced by the method of the invention. |
| US08969076B2 |
Method for expression of small RNA molecules within a cell
The invention provides methods and compositions for the expression of small RNA molecules within a cell using a lentiviral vector. The methods can be used to express doubles stranded RNA complexes. Small interfering RNA (siRNA) can be expressed using the methods of the invention within a cell, which are capable of down regulating the expression of a target gene through RNA interference. A variety of cells can be treated according to the methods of the invention including embryos, embryogenic stem cells, allowing for the generation of transgenic animals or animals constituted partly by the transduced cells that have a specific gene or a group of genes down regulated. |
| US08969073B2 |
Device and method for isolating cells, bioparticles and/or molecules from liquids
The invention describes an appliance and a method, with the help of which specific bio-particles, but also dissolved bio-molecules can be recognized in and separated from fluids making use of suitable carriers and known immobilization methods. The appliance can be used both discontinuously and also for direct and continuous treatment of fluids. Fields of application of the invention are animals, bio-technology (including biological research) and medicinal diagnostics. Areas of application of the invention comprise, among others, therapy of humans, in particular direct treatment of blood. |
| US08969071B2 |
Passive chip-based droplet sorting
An apparatus for passive sorting of microdroplets including a main flow channel, a flow stream of microdroplets in the main flow channel wherein the microdroplets have substantially the same diameter and wherein the flow stream of microdroplets includes first microdroplets having a first degree of stiffness and second microdroplets having a second degree of stiffness wherein the second degree of stiffness is different than the first degree of stiffness. A second flow channel is connected to the main flow channel for the second microdroplets having a second degree of stiffness. A separator separates the second microdroplets having a second degree of stiffness from the first microdroplets and directs the second microdroplets having a second degree of stiffness into the second flow channel. |
| US08969068B2 |
Processes for the preparation of highly pure plasmid compositions by enzymatic digestion of colanic acid
A process for the purification of plasmid DNA, the process comprising treating an aqueous composition containing plasmid DNA with a polypeptide obtained from an NST1 phage to digest colanic acid and separating the plasmid DNA from the treated aqueous composition. |
| US08969066B2 |
Induction of flocculation in photosynthetic organisms
The present invention provides compositions and methods for producing flocculation moieties in photosynthetic organisms. The photosynthetic organisms are genetically modified to effect production, secretion, or both, of the flocculation moieties. Also provided are methods of flocculating organisms. |
| US08969065B2 |
Enhanced pyruvate to acetolactate conversion in yeast
A high flux in conversion of pyruvate to acetolactate was achieved in yeast through expression of acetolactate synthase in the cytosol in conjunction with reduction in pyruvate decarboxylase activity. Additional manipulations to improve flux to acetolactate are reduced pyruvate dehydrogenase activity and reduced glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase activity. Production of compounds having acetolactate as an upstream intermediate benefit from the increased conversion of pruvate to acetolactate in the described strains. |
| US08969064B2 |
Gene expression technique
The present invention provides a method for producing a desired protein (such as a desired heterologous protein) comprising: (a) providing a host cell comprising a first recombinant gene encoding a protein comprising the sequence of a first chaperone protein, a second recombinant gene encoding a protein comprising the sequence of a second chaperone protein and a third gene, such as a third recombinant gene, encoding a desired protein (such as a desired heterologous protein), wherein the first and second chaperones are different; and (b) culturing the host cell in a culture medium to obtain expression of the first, second and third genes. |
| US08969062B2 |
Mutant proteinase with reduced self-cleavage activity and method of purification
The present invention provides a mutant 27 kDa NIa proteinase having reduced self-cleavage activity relative to the self-cleavage activity of its wild-type proteinase. The mutant has the same substrate cleavage activity as the wild-type proteinase but is more stable than the wild-type proteinase. The present invention also provides a method of obtaining large quantities of active 27 kDa NIa proteinase for use as a tool for purification of other proteins. |
| US08969060B2 |
Modified glucose dehydrogenase
The purpose of the present invention is to provide an FAD-conjugated glucose dehydrogenase that is hard to be inhibited by the inhibitors such as 1,10-phenanthroline.The present invention relates to a modified glucose dehydrogenase (GLD), comprising an amino acid sequence of a wild-type FAD-conjugated glucose dehydrogenase (GLD) represented by SEQ ID NO: 1 having a substitution of at least one amino acid residue selected from the group consisting of amino acid residues at positions 298, 338, 340, 341, 343, 352, 354, 424, 426, 431 and 432, wherein the modified GLD has a reduced susceptibility to an inhibitor, as compared with the wild-type GLD, especially to said modified GLD, which has 40% or more of a relative activity when determined in a system wherein the inhibitor coexists at a final concentration of 1 mM based on an enzymatic activity when determined in a system wherein the inhibitor does not coexist. |
| US08969056B2 |
Process for integrated production of ethanol and seaweed sap from Kappaphycus alverezii
The present invention relates to a process for integrated production of ethanol and seaweed biofertilizer from fresh red seaweed, Kappaphycus alvarezii. Specifically, the present invention describes a process for the production of ethanol, as a byproduct, from Kappaphycus alvarezii. The process includes crushing the fresh weeds to release the sap, a proved biofertilizer, and recovering the residual carrageenan rich biomass, hydrolyzing the biomass using dilute acid at elevated temperature, neutralizing the hydrolysate by using inexpensive calcium hydroxide and removing the insoluble salts through filtration or centrifugation, desalting soluble salts from the hydrolysate by electrodialysis, enriching with nitrogen source, inoculating with yeast and fermenting it to form a fermented broth containing ethanol and separating ethanol from the fermented broth by distillation and using residual hydrolysate, generated CaSO4 and reject obtained from electrodialysis as manure. |
| US08969055B2 |
Method for producing butanol using extractive fermentation with electrolyte addition
A method for producing butanol through microbial fermentation, in which the butanol product is removed during the fermentation by extraction into a water-immiscible organic extractant in the presence of at least one electrolyte at a concentration at least sufficient to increase the butanol partition coefficient relative to that in the presence of the salt concentration of the basal fermentation medium, is provided. The electrolyte may comprise a salt which dissociates in the fermentation medium, or in the aqueous phase of a biphasic fermentation medium, to form free ions. Also provided is a method and composition for recovering butanol from a fermentation medium. |
| US08969050B2 |
Purification methods and systems related to renewable materials and biofuels production
Methods of producing renewable materials may include consuming a fermentation feedstock with a fermentation organism to produce a renewable material in fermentation broth; water may then be separated from the feedstock or broth using one or more phase separations, or the renewable material may be concentrated from the feedstock or broth using one or more phase separations. Methods of producing biofuel components may include consuming a lignocellulosic or sugar fermentation feedstock with a fermentation organism to produce either ethanol or butanol in fermentation broth; cooling the feedstock or broth to solidify at least some water therein; and separating the solidified water from the feedstock or broth using a solid-liquid phase separation. |
| US08969048B2 |
Use of phosphoketolase for producing useful metabolites
The present invention provides a bacterium which has an ability to produce a useful metabolite derived from acetyl-coenzyme A, such as L-glutamic acid, L-glutamine, L-proline, L-arginine, L-leucine, L-cysteine, succinate, and polyhydroxybutyrate, wherein said bacterium is modified so that activities of D-xylulose-5-phosphate phosphoketolase and/or fructose-6-phosphate phosphoketolase are enhanced. The present invention also provides a method for producing the useful metabolite using the bacterium. |
| US08969047B2 |
Solid support assay systems and methods utilizing non-standard bases
Solid support assays using non-standard bases are described. A capture oligonucleotide comprising a molecular recognition sequence is attached to a solid support and hybridized with a target. In some instances, the molecular recognition sequence includes one or more non-standard bases and hybridizes to a complementary tagging sequence of the target oligonucleotide. In other instances, incorporation of a non-standard base (e.g., via PCR or ligation) is used in the assay. |
| US08969045B2 |
Method for detecting pyrophosphate by means of bioluminescence detection
The invention relates to methods for detecting pyrophosphate by means of bioluminescence detection. In addition, methods for measuring chemical, especially enzyme-catalyzed, reactions in which pyrophosphate is formed or consumed are described. Such reactions are catalyzed for example by guanylyl cyclases, adenylyl cyclases, DNA polymerases or RNA polymerases.The novel methods are distinguished by high sensitivity and low susceptibility to interference, can easily be automated and miniaturized and are additionally suitable for carrying out continuous measurements. The methods can be employed particularly advantageously in the area of medical diagnosis and biomedical research, including pharmaceutical active ingredient research. |
| US08969044B2 |
Method for recovering sperm nucleic acid from a forensic sample
A method for selectively recovering nucleic acid from a sperm cell in a sample containing cells of at least a sperm cell and an epithelial cell, and a cell suspension medium comprising extracellular impurities, is provided. The method entails introducing a sample into a vessel, sequestering the cells from the remaining sample components, washing the cells with a washing solution either before or after sequestration, removing the impurities-containing cell suspension medium from the vessel while retaining the cells; lysing selectively cells of the first cell type; and isolating the nucleic acid from the lysed cells. Methods for recovering nucleic acid from the second cell type are also provided. |
| US08969036B2 |
Process for obtaining antibodies
The present invention relates to the manufacture of recombinant antibodies of therapeutic quality. In particular, the invention relates to methods for increasing the yield of functional antibody from large scale fermentations whereby a cultured host cell sample is subjected to a non-lysing treatment. |
| US08969034B2 |
Endoglycosidases that cleave O-linked glycans
Methods and compositions have been described that relate to a newly identified polypeptide family wherein each member has O-glycosidase activity and specified sequence characteristics. This family of enzymes can be used for example for cleaving O-linked glycans and for synthesis of neoglycopeptides or neoglycoproteins. |
| US08969031B2 |
Automated cell density adjustment method for producing an analysis plate
This method includes the following steps of: taking a sample of a cell solution from a sample flask, placing the sampled solution in a decantation chamber (2) arranged above the analysis plate (4), allowing the solution to decant in order to obtain a thin layer of cells on the analysis plate (4). It includes a step of measuring the cell density of the sampled solution, the measurement being carried out in the decantation chamber (2). A device for producing a cell analysis plate allowing such a method to be carried out is also described. |
| US08969024B2 |
Compositions and methods comprising binding proteins for adalimumab
Compositions and methods comprising proteins that bind specifically to adalimumab are disclosed herein. Adalimumab is a monoclonal antibody specific for the cytokine TNF-α and was developed to treat TNF-α mediated inflammatory diseases. In one aspect of the instant invention, the binding proteins are antibodies directed toward adalimumab. These antibodies, including binding fragments thereof, can be used in a clinical setting as well as for research and development. For example, these anti-adalimumab antibodies can be employed to neutralize adalimumab. |
| US08969020B2 |
Peptide sequence that promotes tumor invasion
An isolated sequence SGSSEEKQNAVSSEET (OPNcPEP) SEQ ID NO: 8, and uses thereof. The peptide enhanced soft agar clone formation but did not support the growth of cells in plastic dishes, consistent with supporting anchorage-independence rather than growth. This sequence represented and is unique for a domain around the splice junction of OPN variant -c (OPN-c). OPN-c was expressed in a variety of tumor cell lines, but not in normal tissues (e.g., non-cancerous tissue) or in benign tumors. OPN-c antibody may be administered to a patient with a cancer associated with OPN-c expression to prevent the formation and growth of metastases. OPN-c may be used as a diagnostic to determine whether a patient has a malignant, rather than a benign, growth. OPN-c may be used to detect or identify agents that inhibit or mimic OPN-c expression or activity. |
| US08969018B2 |
Methods and compositions for monitoring and risk prediction in cardiorenal syndrome
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for monitoring, diagnosis, prognosis, and determination of treatment regimens in subjects. In particular, the invention relates to methods and compositions selected to monitor cardiorenal syndrome using assays that detect NGAL, preferably together with assays that detect natriuretic peptides such as BNP. Such methods and compositions can provide early indications of a deterioration in cardiorenal syndrome status, including prognosis regarding mortality and worsening renal function. |
| US08969017B2 |
Metabolite biomarkers for diagnosis and prognosis of pediatric septic shock
The present invention provides methods for differentiating a pediatric subject with pediatric septic shock from a healthy pediatric subject or one having sudden inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). Also provided is a method of predicting pediatric septic shock mortality in a pediatric septic shock patient. |
| US08969012B2 |
Immunogens for treatment of neoplastic and infectious disease
The present invention relates to prophylactic and therapeutic methods of immunization against neoplastic and infectious diseases. The invention provides a method for identification of novel immunogens and compositions of such immunogens that are useful for eliciting immune responses against antigens associated with neoplastic or infectious diseases. |
| US08969009B2 |
Identification of discriminant proteins through antibody profiling, methods and apparatus for identifying an individual
A method for determining a plurality of proteins for discriminating and positively identifying an individual based from a biological sample. The method may include profiling a biological sample from a plurality of individuals against a protein array including a plurality of proteins. The protein array may include proteins attached to a support in a preselected pattern such that locations of the proteins are known. The biological sample may be contacted with the protein array such that a portion of antibodies in the biological sample reacts with and binds to the proteins forming immune complexes. A statistical analysis method, such as discriminant analysis, may be performed to determine discriminating proteins for distinguishing individuals. Proteins of interest may be used to form a protein array. Such a protein array may be used, for example, to compare a forensic sample from an unknown source with a sample from a known source. |
| US08969007B2 |
Microchamber electrochemical cell having a nanoslot
A microchamber electrochemical cell and method of using the cell for performing quantitative analysis of various charged macromolecules is presented. The microchamber electrochemical cell includes a substrate, opposing electrodes and at least one nanoslot. The substrate is configured to define a pair of opposing fluid reservoirs. The pair of opposing electrodes are respectively positioned within the opposing fluid reservoirs. Each nanoslot is configured to fluidly connect the opposing fluid reservoirs together. The opposing fluid reservoirs of the microchamber electrochemical cell are fluidly connected to each other only through each nanoslot. Each nanoslot is physically restricted to less than 500 nanometers. One method includes the steps of coupling, filling, measuring, obtaining, performing and preparing. |
| US08969003B2 |
Functionalized 3-alkynyl pyrazolopyrimidine analogues as universal bases and methods of use
3-alkynyl inosine analogs and their uses as universal bases are provided. The inosine analogs can be incorporated into nucleic acid primers and probes. They do not significantly destabilize nucleic acid duplexes. As a result, the novel nucleic acid primers and probes incorporating the inosine analogs can be used in a variety of methods. The analogs function unexpectedly well as universal bases. Not only do they stabilize duplexes substantially more than hypoxanthine opposite A, C, T, and G but they are also recognized in primers by polymerases, allowing efficient amplification. |
| US08969001B2 |
Materials and methods for predicting recurrence of non-small cell lung cancer
Disclosed herein is a DNA methylation-based test for determining the recurrence or non-recurrence of a lung cancer such as NSCLC after treatment. The assays involve the detection of methylation of the BAX gene promoter alone or in combination with other genes. The test is suitable for monitoring treatment of subjects with lung cancer for which methylation differs by stage of the disease and by treatment regimen. |
| US08969000B2 |
Prognostic gene expression signature for non small cell lung cancer patients
The invention relates to a method of typing non-small cell lung cancer by determining RNA levels for a set of genes. The typing can be used for determining a metastasizing potential of the cancer cells. The invention further relates to a set of probes and a set of primers for typing non-small cell cancer cells. |
| US08968999B2 |
Methods for in vitro joining and combinatorial assembly of nucleic acid molecules
The present invention relates to methods of joining two or more double-stranded (ds) or single-stranded (ss) DNA molecules of interest in vitro, wherein the distal region of the first DNA molecule and the proximal region of the second DNA molecule of each pair share a region of sequence identity. The method allows the joining of a large number of DNA fragments, in a predetermined order and orientation, without the use of restriction enzymes. It can be used, e.g., to join synthetically produced sub-fragments of a gene or genome of interest. Kits for performing the method are also disclosed. The methods of joining DNA molecules may be used to generate combinatorial libraries useful to generate, for example, optimal protein expression through codon optimization, gene optimization, and pathway optimization. |
| US08968995B2 |
Detection, screening, and diagnosis of HPV-associated cancers
Embodiments of the invention provide methods, polyclonal antibodies, monoclonal antibodies, assays, and kits for detecting HPV infection, including infection by various HPV genotypes, early and/or late HPV-associated or HPV-specific proteins or antibodies. Mononoclonal antibodies are used to detect oncogenic high risk and low risk HPV types in a single assay, which is not limited to assay type or format. Useful tools for specific detection of various HPV associated cancers are provided. HPV associated cancer biomarkers are identified and can be used in a screening method for early stage precancerous lesions as well as late stage cancer progression. |
| US08968993B2 |
Method of blood pooling and storage
The disclosure provides methods of making a cell-containing product having a uniform amount of cells therein. The method comprises pooling red blood cells from a plurality of blood units, and inactivating any pathogen contained therein. A storage solution added to the cellular component results in a cell-containing product that is essentially pathogen and white blood cell free and has an extended shelf life of about 42 to about 100 days. The cell-containing product is further divided into units which comprise a uniform dose of RBCs per unit. |
| US08968992B2 |
Red blood cell storage medium for extended storage
Synthetic aqueous storage solutions are disclosed for use in the processing and the storing of red blood cells prepared from whole blood including cells derived from whole blood held for an extended period at room temperature. |
| US08968989B2 |
Assist layers for EUV lithography
The present invention provides novel methods of fabricating microelectronics structures, and the resulting structures formed thereby, using EUV lithographic processes. The method involves utilizing an assist layer immediately below the photoresist layer. The assist layer can either be directly applied to the substrate, or it can be applied to any intermediate layer(s) that may be applied to the substrate. The preferred assist layers are formed from spin-coatable, polymeric compositions. The inventive method allows reduced critical dimensions to be achieved with improved dose-to-size ratios, while improving adhesion and reducing or eliminating pattern collapse issues. |
| US08968987B2 |
Implementing enhanced optical mirror coupling and alignment utilizing two-photon resist
A method, system and computer program product for implementing an enhanced optical mirror coupling and alignment mechanism utilizing two-photon resist. An initial placement is provided for one or more vias on a printed circuit board. A via is filled with a resist. A series of tightly focused light beams suitably exposes the resist at varying depths in the via, the varying depths defining a sloped polymer in the via after removing resist that had not been at the focus of the light beam. The sloped polymer is coated with reflective material to reflect light into or out of the via. |
| US08968985B2 |
Method and system for patterning a mask layer
The presently described embodiments use a printing process, e.g. a wax printing technique, to pattern a mask layer (such as a soldermask layer) of, for example, a printed circuit. Substantially all other conventional processes in developing soldermask and exposure processes can be maintained. According to the presently described embodiments, each printed circuit will have a unique pattern that matches uniform and non-uniform runout. In one form, the pattern is comprised of wax single drops having a specified gap to make the process transparent to the current industry practice. Furthermore, the single drops can be used for both large and small areas without any development time differences. In at least one form, the wax pattern and the soldermask in the gap are removed during development. |
| US08968983B2 |
Photoresist composition, method of forming a pattern using the same, and method of manufacturing a display substrate
A photoresist composition, a method of forming a pattern using the photoresist composition, and a method of manufacturing a display substrate are disclosed. A photoresist composition includes an alkali-soluble resin, a quinone diazide-based compound, a multivalent phenol-based compound, and a solvent. Therefore, photosensitivity for light having a wavelength in a range of about 392 nm to about 417 nm may be improved, and reliability of forming a photo pattern and a thin film pattern using the photoresist composition may be improved. |
| US08968982B2 |
Chemically amplified positive resist composition and patterning process
In a chemically amplified positive resist composition comprising a base resin and an acid generator in a solvent, the base resin contains both an alkali-insoluble or substantially alkali-insoluble polymer having an acid labile group-protected acidic functional group having a Mw of 1,000-500,000 and an alkyl vinyl ether polymer having a Mw of 10,000-500,000. The composition forms on a substrate a resist film of 5-100 μm thick which can be briefly developed to form a pattern at a high sensitivity and a high degree of removal or dissolution to bottom. |
| US08968978B2 |
Phase inversion emulsification reclamation process
A method for reclaiming an out-of-spec emulsion material includes recovering the out-of-spec emulsion material from a scrap manufacturing batch; distilling the out-of-spec emulsion material to raise a solids content of the out-of-spec emulsion material to about 45 wt % or more based on a total weight of the emulsion material; dissolving the distilled emulsion material in a solvent to form a first mixture; adding a base to the first mixture to neutralize acid groups present in the distilled emulsion material, forming a second mixture; emulsifying the second mixture by adding water to the second mixture; and forming particles having an average particle diameter (D50v) within a target range, wherein the out-of-spec emulsion material has an average particle diameter falling outside of the target range. |
| US08968977B2 |
Continuous production of toner
Continuous and semi-continuous emulsion aggregation processes for the production of toner particles are presented. |
| US08968975B2 |
Toner for developing electrostatic image
Provided is a toner for developing an electrostatic image. The toner has excellent heat-resistant storage properties and crush resistance while having sufficient low temperature fixability. The toner for developing an electrostatic image includes toner particles that contain at least a binder resin. The binder resin contains a polymer prepared by polymerizing a polymerizable monomer represented by a following general formula (1). In the general formula (1), R1 and R2 each independently represent an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 60 carbon atoms, an aliphatic group wherein some of carbon atoms of the aliphatic hydrocarbon group are substituted with an oxygen atom, or an aromatic hydrocarbon group optionally having the aliphatic hydrocarbon group or the aliphatic group as a substituent; and R3 and R4 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or an aliphatic hydrocarbon group. |
| US08968970B2 |
Phase shift masks and methods of forming phase shift masks
A phase shift mask having a first region and a second region in a transverse direction includes a transparent layer, a phase shift pattern disposed in the first region, a transmittance control layer pattern disposed in the second region, and a shading layer pattern disposed on the transmittance control layer pattern. The phase shift pattern has a first pattern including a transparent material and a second pattern including metal. The phase shift mask may prevent haze effects through a cleaning process using an alkaline cleaning solution. |
| US08968962B2 |
Solid oxide fuel cell, and assembling method of the same
A reduction process is performed to each fuel electrode layer by supplying a reduction gas into each fuel channel 22 in the state in which a perimetric portion of a sheet body 11 is held to be sealed by perimetric portions of an upper support member 122 and a lower support member 121. In the case of a small-sized fuel cell in which the thickness of the sheet body 11 is 20˜500 μm, the fuel electrode layer is greater in thickness than the solid electrolyte layer and the air electrode layer, and the area of the orthogonal projection of the plane portion 12a of each support member 12 is 1˜100 cm2, a ratio of a warpage of not more than 0.05 cm−1 on the sheet body with respect to the area of the orthogonal projection can be achieved at room temperature after the reduction process. |
| US08968961B2 |
Method of manufacturing proton-conducting membranes
A process for producing proton-conducting membrane, the process comprising: mixing (i) 5% to 60% by volume of an electrically nonconductive inorganic powder having a good acid absorption capacity, the powder comprising essentially nanosize particles; (ii) 5% to 50% by volume of a polymeric binder that is chemically compatible with acid, oxygen and the fuel; and (iii) 10 to 90% by volume of an acid or aqueous acid solution, wherein the mixing is conducted at various rate steps, thereby producing a proton-conducting mixture; continuously casting the proton-conducting mixture on rolled paper, non-woven matrix or the like at ambient temperature; drying the casted proton-conducting mixture at a temperature of greater than 100° C. for approximately 5 to 30 minutes, thereby forming a dry film; and laminating a plurality of the dry films together under pressure, and thereafter extracting pore-former out of pores of the dry films, thereby forming the proton-conducting membrane having an average pore size of less than 30 nanometers. |
| US08968956B2 |
Fuel cell repeat unit and fuel cell stack
A repeat unit for a fuel cell stack, the repeat unit having: a conductive interconnect plate; an electrolyte-supported fuel cell, wherein a dense sealing perimeter extends around the entire perimeter of the fuel cell; a cathode gasket adjacent the cathode side of the fuel cell; and an anode gasket adjacent the anode side of the fuel cell. First and second air manifolding ports, and first and second fuel manifolding ports are provided in each of the interconnect plate, dense sealing perimeter of the fuel cell, cathode gasket and anode gasket. An SOFC stack having an aligned stack of a plurality of repeat units is also provided, as well as an SOFC stack configured for cascade fuel flow. |
| US08968953B2 |
Solid oxide fuel cell
A solid oxide fuel cell capable of maintaining performance over a long time period by appropriately changing fuel cell module operating conditions. The present invention is a solid oxide fuel cell (1), having a fuel cell module (2), a fuel supply device (38), an oxidant gas supply device (45), and a controller (110) for controlling the amount of fuel supplied from the fuel supply device; the controller is furnished with a degradation determining circuit (110a) for determining degradation in the fuel cell module and a degradation response circuit (110b) for changing fuel cell module operating conditions based on the degradation determination by the degradation determining circuit; the degradation determination stores fuel cell module operating results arising from the operating conditions changed by the degradation response circuit, and executes further degradation determination based on the stored operating results. |
| US08968947B2 |
Operating method for a fuel cell system
The present invention relates to a method for operating a fuel cell system, wherein the fuel cell system comprises at least one reformer for generating a reformate gas and at least one fuel cell for generating an electric current. An increased lifespan for the anode is achieved when with said anode an anode state value is continuously determined which correlates to a current degree of loading with carbon of the anode of the at least one fuel cell and when depending on the anode state value an oxygen-carbon ratio is varied in the reformate gas which is fed to the anode of the respective fuel cell. |
| US08968945B2 |
Humidifier for a fuel cell
A humidifier for a fuel cell has a stacked unit of several water-permeable membranes which are parallel to each other and are arranged spaced apart form each other. On the edges of the membranes, a sealant is applied which closes a flow space between neighboring membranes fluid-tightly and serves as a spacer. |
| US08968935B2 |
Anode for lithium ion secondary battery, lithium ion secondary battery, electric tool, battery car, and electric power storage system
A lithium ion secondary battery having more superior cycle characteristics is provided. The lithium ion secondary battery includes a cathode, an anode, and an electrolyte. The anode has an anode active material layer in which a first layer containing silicon as an anode active material, and a second layer containing silicon and a metal element as an anode active material are alternately layered on an anode current collector. At least one of a lamellar oxide-containing region and a lamellar nitrogen-containing region is inserted in at least one of the first layer and the second layer. |
| US08968932B2 |
Cobalt cerium compound, alkaline secondary battery, and method for producing cobalt cerium compound
A compound having a high reduction resistance and being capable of sufficiently performing a function as an electronic conductive additive when added to a positive electrode active material as an electronic conductive additive is provided. In a method for producing a cobalt cerium compound including a step of depositing a hydroxide containing cobalt and cerium in an aqueous solution containing cobalt ions and cerium ions by changing the pH of the aqueous solution and thereafter performing a treatment of oxidizing the hydroxide, the ratio of the cerium ions contained in the aqueous solution containing the cobalt ions and the cerium ions is set to be more than 5% by atom and 70% by atom or less with respect to the sum of the cobalt ions and the cerium ions before the hydroxide is deposited. |
| US08968931B2 |
Crystalline mesoporous titanium dioxide and the use thereof in electrochemical devices
The present invention relates to the preparation of a mesoporous substantially pure anatase titanium oxide (meso-TiO2) and its use in electrochemical devices, in particular lithium-ion batteries. |
| US08968930B2 |
Electrode for a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, and method of manufacture of electrode for a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery
An electrode for a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery includes a current collector and an electrode material disposed on the current collector. the electrode material has a thickness of 50 μm or larger. The electrode material contains at least active material particles, an electro-conductive material, and a crack preventive material. An average particle diameter of the crack preventive material is two times or larger than an average particle diameter of the active material particles. |
| US08968926B2 |
Degradable implantable galvanic power source
A biodegradable battery is provided. The battery includes an anode comprising a material including an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein electrochemical oxidation of the anode material results in the formation of a reaction product that is substantially non-toxic and a cathode comprising a material including an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface of the cathode being in direct physical contact with the inner surface of the anode, wherein electrochemical reduction of the cathode material results in the formation of a reaction product that is substantially non-toxic, and wherein the cathode material presents a larger standard reduction potential than the anode material. |
| US08968919B2 |
Electrical energy storage system with bondinging element and positioning gasket sealing lid to envelope
The invention relates to an electrical energy storage system (100) comprising at least one coiled electrical energy storage element placed inside an envelope (200), said envelope (200) containing the coiled electrical energy storage element in a main body (210) of the envelope (200) and including at least one lid (230, 240), characterized in that said lid (230, 240), placed at one end of the main body of the envelope (200) and electrically connected by electrical connection means (280) to the coiled electrical energy storage element, is fastened to the main body (210) of the envelope (200) by a bonding means (600). The invention is particularly applicable in the production of electrical energy storage assemblies such as supercapacitors, batteries or generators. |
| US08968918B2 |
Battery pack
A battery pack includes a region spaced a certain distance apart from a hole of a battery case. The region is different in surface roughness from the other regions of the battery case, and thus, a forming error of the hole may be visually detected, so as to decrease a condition setting time for controlling the forming error. |
| US08968916B2 |
Non-uniform battery cell
An apparatus is provided that includes a two or more cell elements stacked internally to create a single cell with a non-uniform height. A first bus bar may electrically couple to a first side or first end of the cell elements in order to connect the terminals of the battery elements. A second bus bar may electrically couple to a second side or second end of the cell elements in order to connect the terminals of the battery elements. |
| US08968914B2 |
Prismatic sealed secondary battery
The positive electrode substrate exposed portions or the negative electrode substrate exposed portions, or both, of an electrode assembly is split into two groups, and therebetween is disposed an intermediate member made of a resin material and holding one or more connecting conductive members. Collector members for the substrate exposed portions split into two groups is electrically joined by a resistance welding method to the substrate exposed portions split into two groups, together with the connecting conductive member(s) of the intermediate member. The resin material portion of the intermediate member protrudes, in the extension direction of the substrate exposed portions split into two groups, beyond the ends of the substrate exposed portions split into two groups and the ends of the collector member to a prismatic outer can. This structure enables enhanced resistance between the substrate exposed portions and the collector member and curbs variation in the welding strength. |
| US08968911B2 |
Battery assembling device
A battery assembling device has two brackets and an assembling unit. The brackets abut each other and can be securely mounted around two battery units. The assembling unit has a quick-release housing and two clamps. The quick-release housing has two electrode holes. The clamps are respectively mounted in the electrode holes and each clamp has two opposite threaded inner surfaces. The battery units can be bundled by the brackets in advance to form regular battery modules. Because the assembling unit is easily and quickly connected with the battery modules, the assembling of a cell of an electrical vehicle is greatly convenient and fast. |
| US08968910B2 |
Lithium secondary battery having multi-directional lead-tab structure
A lithium rechargeable battery, and more particularly, a lithium rechargeable battery having a multidirectional lead-tab structure is provided. The lithium rechargeable battery includes: an electrode assembly in which a separator and an electrode plate having a current collector, an active material, and a tab are alternately stacked; a lead electrically connected to the tab; and a battery case, wherein the lead is divided into a positive electrode lead and a negative electrode lead, and at least one positive electrode lead and at least one negative electrode lead are provided. The lithium rechargeable battery is appropriate for using a high current even while using a conventional lead-tab size. |
| US08968909B2 |
Fibrous separation membrane for secondary battery and manufacturing method thereof
Disclosed herein is a fibrous separation membrane for secondary batteries, comprising: a polymer layer which partially melts and blocks pores thereof thus cutting off electric current when a temperature of a secondary battery is increased; and heat-resistant resin layers applied on both sides of the polymer layer. |
| US08968907B2 |
Battery pack
A battery pack comprises a battery cell; a protective circuit module, wherein the protective circuit module comprises an insertion hole; a terminal tab for coupling the battery cell with the protective circuit module, wherein a portion of the terminal tab is configured to be inserted into the insertion hole of the protective circuit module; and an insulating layer formed on a surface of the terminal tab such that a portion of the insulating layer is inserted into the insertion hole. |
| US08968902B2 |
Low temperature molten sodium secondary cell with sodium ion conductive electrolyte membrane
The present invention provides a molten sodium secondary cell. In some cases, the secondary cell includes a sodium metal negative electrode, a positive electrode compartment that includes a positive electrode disposed in a liquid positive electrode solution, and a sodium ion conductive electrolyte membrane that separates the negative electrode from the positive electrode solution. In such cases, the electrolyte membrane can comprise any suitable material, including, without limitation, a NaSICON membrane. Furthermore, in such cases, the liquid positive electrode solution can comprise any suitable positive electrode solution, including, but not limited to, an aqueous sodium hydroxide solution. Generally, when the cell functions, the sodium negative electrode is molten and in contact with the electrolyte membrane. Additionally, the cell is functional at an operating temperature between about 100° C. and about 170° C. Indeed, in some instances, the molten sodium secondary cell is functional between about 110° C. and about 130° C. |
| US08968899B2 |
Secondary battery of improved sealability
Disclosed herein is a secondary battery having an electrode assembly placed in a prismatic container, wherein an upper part of the inside of an electrolyte injection hole formed in a base plate mounted to an open upper end of the prismatic container is configured to have a chamfered structure in which the diameter of the electrolyte injection hole is gradually decreased downward, a lower part of the inside of the electrolyte injection hole is configured to have a non-chamfered structure, the chamfered structure is formed in an irregular shape to increase the length of an electrolyte leakage route along which an electrolyte leaks out of the secondary battery, and, when a sealing member is pressed into the electrolyte injection hole, the sealing member is deformed so as to correspond to an internal structure of the electrolyte injection hole such that the electrolyte injection hole is sealed by the sealing member. |
| US08968895B2 |
Lithium cells and batteries with improved stability and safety, method for the production thereof, and application in mobile and stationary electrical energy accumulators
The invention relates to a battery comprising an electrode separator arrangement filled with an electrolyte, characterized in that the electrode separator arrangement is at least partially covered with a casting compound (FIG. 6a). The invention also relates to a method for producing such a battery. |
| US08968894B2 |
Power supply device
A power supply device includes: a power storage element having an electrode terminal; and a fixing portion fixed to the power storage element on a second surface of the power storage element which is different from a first surface on which the electrode terminal is arranged. The fixing portion has a connection terminal for electrically connecting the electrode terminal and an external load. |
| US08968891B2 |
Metallic glass, magnetic recording medium using the same, and method of manufacturing the magnetic recording medium
A magnetic recording medium 1 includes a substrate 11; and a metallic glassy layer 12 that is arranged on the substrate 11 and has a plurality of convex portions 12A and concave portions 12B. The metallic glassy layer 12 has a chemical composition represented by any one of the formulae (1) to (3): FemPtnSixByPz (wherein, 20 |
| US08968890B2 |
Organic compound and organic light-emitting device having the same
Provided are a novel organic compound suitable for emitting green light and an organic light-emitting device including the compound. The organic compound is that shown in claim 1. The organic compound shown in claim 1 has substituents that are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen atoms, halogen atoms, optionally substituted alkyl groups, optionally substituted alkoxy groups, substituted amino groups, optionally substituted aryl groups, and optionally substituted heterocyclic groups. |
| US08968887B2 |
Triphenylene-benzofuran/benzothiophene/benzoselenophene compounds with substituents joining to form fused rings
Compounds comprising a triphenylene moiety and a benzo- or dibenzo-moiety are provided. In particular, the benzo- or dibenzo-moiety has a fused substituent. These compounds may be used in organic light emitting devices, particularly in combination with yellow, orange and red emitters, to provide devices with improved properties. |
| US08968886B2 |
Doubly reduced perylene-diimides and supramolecular polymers derived from perylene-diimides
This invention is directed to perylene-diimide aromatic dianion compounds, process of preparation and uses thereof. The perylene-diimide aromatic dianion compounds of this invention are stable in aqueous solution and can be used for photofunctional and electron transfer systems in aqueous phase. This invention is also directed to supramolecular polymers derived from perylene-diimide compounds and to uses thereof. (1) wherein said compound is a dianion; wherein, X is —NR1; Y is —NR2; |
| US08968885B2 |
Organic electronic devices and polymers, including photovoltaic cells and diketone-based polymers
Polymers which can be used in p-type materials for organic electronic devices and photovoltaic cells. Compounds, monomers, dimers, trimers, and polymers comprising: Good photovoltaic efficiency and lifetime can be achieved. The R group can provide solubility, environmental stability, and fine tuning of spectroscopic and/or electronic properties. Different polymer microstructures can be prepared which encourage multiple band gaps and broad and strong absorptions. The carbonyl can interact with adjacent thiophene rings to provide backbone with rigidity, induce planarity, and reduce and/or eliminate intramolecular chain twisting defects. Polymers comprising benzodithiophene and/or benzothiadiazole structures can show particularly high performance. |
| US08968883B2 |
Chrysene derivative materials
There is provided an electroluminescent composition. The composition includes a material having Formula I In Formula I: R1 is the same or different at each occurrence and is selected from D, alkyl, alkoxy, silyl, and siloxane, or adjacent R1 groups may be joined together to form a 5- or 6-membered aliphatic ring; Ar1 and Ar2 are the same or different and are aryl groups; a is an integer from 0 to 6; b is an integer from 0 to 2; and c is an integer from 0 to 3. |
| US08968880B2 |
Method of bonding panels of dissimilar material and bonded structure
A method of bonding a first panel made of a first material to a second panel made of a second material is provided. The method includes creating a second panel hole in the second panel at a weld location. An insert composed of the first material is inserted into the second panel hole in the second panel. At least a portion of the insert is fittable in the second panel hole and sized to correspond to the second panel hole. The first panel and the insert are welded together at the weld location, thereby bonding the first and second panels. In one embodiment, the first and second panels are placed between the first and second electrodes of a welding gun. A force is applied to clamp the insert and the first panel between the first and second electrodes and a welding current is delivered. A bonded structure is provided. |
| US08968879B2 |
Packaging material for blood bag and blood bag packaging
A packaging material for blood bags includes two laminate films (I), wherein each laminate film (I) includes a base layer (Y), an inorganic deposited layer (X) formed on top of the base layer, a layer (Z1) containing a polymer of an unsaturated carboxylic acid compound polyvalent metal salt formed on top of the inorganic deposited layer (X), and a layer (Z2) containing a polymer of an unsaturated carboxylic acid compound polyvalent metal salt and a vinyl alcohol based polymer formed on top of the layer (Z1), laminating the two laminate films (I) with the layers (Z2) being laminated to form a laminate film (II), and laminating a heat seal layer on top of at least either one of the base layers (Y) of the laminate film (II). The packaging material can exhibit relatively high water vapor permeation resistance and excellent transparency and stability. |
| US08968878B2 |
Functional layers comprising Ni-inclusive ternary alloys and methods of making the same
Certain example embodiments relate to Ni-inclusive ternary alloy being provided as a barrier layer for protecting an IR reflecting layer comprising silver or the like. The provision of a barrier layer comprising nickel, chromium, and/or molybdenum and/or oxides thereof may improve corrosion resistance, as well as chemical and mechanical durability. In certain examples, more than one barrier layer may be used on at least one side of the layer comprising silver. In still further examples, a NixCryMoz-based layer may be used as the functional layer, rather than or in addition to as a barrier layer, in a coating. |
| US08968876B2 |
Anti-graffiti coatings
A coating composition including a functionalized resin selected from at least one of polyurethanes, epoxies, polyamides, chlorinated polyolefins, acrylics, polyesters, or mixtures or copolymers thereof, wherein the resins comprises at least one of (meth)acryl or acetoacetyl functionality; a (meth)acryl functional compound; and a functionalized silicone compound. |
| US08968874B2 |
Magnetic microspheres for use in fluorescence-based applications
Microspheres, populations of microspheres, and methods for forming microspheres are provided. One microsphere configured to exhibit fluorescent and magnetic properties includes a core microsphere and a magnetic material coupled to a surface of the core microsphere. About 50% or less of the surface of the core microsphere is covered by the magnetic material. The microsphere also includes a polymer layer surrounding the magnetic material and the core microsphere. One population of microspheres configured to exhibit fluorescent and magnetic properties includes two or more subsets of microspheres. The two or more subsets of microspheres are configured to exhibit different fluorescent and/or magnetic properties. Individual microspheres in the two or more subsets are configured as described above. |
| US08968871B2 |
Composite reinforcement
Composite reinforcer (R-2) self-adhesive, by curing, to a diene rubber matrix, which can be used as reinforcing element for a tire, comprising: one or more reinforcing thread(s) (20), for example a carbon steel cord; a first layer (21) of a thermoplastic polymer, the glass transition temperature of which is positive, for example, a polyamide 6,6, covering individually said thread or each thread or collectively several threads; a second layer (22) comprising a functionalized diene elastomer bearing functional groups selected from epoxide, carboxyl, acid anhydride and acid ester groups, for example, an epoxidized natural rubber, covering the first layer (21). Process for manufacturing such a composite reinforcer and rubber article or semi-finished product, especially a tire, incorporating such a composite reinforcer. |
| US08968869B2 |
Curable-on-demand polysiloxane coating composition
A curable composition comprises (a) at least one polydiorganosiloxane, fluorinated polydiorganosiloxane, or combination thereof comprising reactive silane functionality comprising at least two hydroxysilyl moieties; (b) at least one polydiorganosiloxane, fluorinated polydiorganosiloxane, or combination thereof comprising reactive silane functionality comprising at least two hydrosilyl moieties; and (c) at least one photoactivatable composition that, upon exposure to radiation, generates at least one base selected from amidines, guanidines, phosphazenes, proazaphosphatranes, and combinations thereof; wherein at least one of the components (a) and (b) has an average reactive silane functionality of at least three. |
| US08968866B2 |
Surface-coated cutting tool
A surface-coated cutting tool excellent in wear resistance is provided. The surface-coated cutting tool of the present invention includes a base material and a coating formed on the base material. The coating includes an inner layer and an outer layer. The inner layer is a single layer or a multilayer stack constituted of two or more layers made of at least one element selected from the group consisting of group IVa elements, group Va elements, group VIa elements in the periodic table, Al, and Si, or a compound of at least one element selected from this group and at least one element selected from the group consisting of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and boron. The outer layer includes α-aluminum oxide as a main component and exhibits an equivalent peak intensity PR(024) of a (024) plane of x-ray diffraction of larger than 1.3. |
| US08968860B2 |
Apparatus and process for producing laminated sheet
There is provided a laminated sheet producing apparatus that adds an edge material to at least one of the end portions in the width direction of a laminate in which a plurality of kinds of sheet materials are laminated as an edge portion at a confluence portion, wherein when an area of each region resulting from division of a cross-sectional configuration of the edge material perpendicular to the flow channel direction of each flow channel at the confluence portion by lines for dividing the configuration into 10 equal portions in the lamination direction is defined as Sn (n=1, 2, 3, 4, 5) in the direction from a central portion in the lamination direction toward an end portion in the lamination direction, the relationships of Formulae (1) S1≦S2≦S3≦S4≦S5 and (2) S1 |
| US08968858B2 |
Printable molded articles made from a polyoxymethylene polymer composition
Polymer compositions containing a polyoxymethylene polymer are disclosed that are receptive to paints and ink coatings. The polymer composition contains a polyoxymethylene polymer having a relatively high terminal hydroxyl group content in combination with a thermoplastic elastomer. In one embodiment, a coupling agent may be added for coupling the thermoplastic elastomer to the polyoxymethylene polymer. The polymer composition can be molded into various articles and then painted or printed with an ink composition. The polymer composition has been found to dramatically improve adhesion between the molded article and the ink or paint coating. |
| US08968856B2 |
Security element and method for its production
The present invention relates to a security element (20) for security papers, value documents and the like having a diffraction pattern that exhibits an embossed relief pattern (24, 26) and a coating layer (28, 32) that increases the visibility of the diffraction effect of the embossed relief pattern (24, 26). According to the present invention, the relief pattern (24, 26) is formed on the basis of a cholesteric liquid crystalline material (24) and the coating layer (28, 32) includes a reflective (28) and/or a high-index layer (32). |
| US08968855B2 |
Method of forming a component having an insert
A component includes a cast portion and an insert. The cast portion includes a sacrificial suspension device. The insert is configured to provide damping to the component. The sacrificial suspension device is dissolved during a casting process, into a molten material, forming the cast portion such that the insert is fully encapsulated by the cast portion, including the dissolved suspension device. |
| US08968851B2 |
Peroxide crosslinked ethylene polymer pressure pipe and a method for the preparation thereof
A peroxide crosslinked ethylene polymer pressure pipe and a method for the preparation thereof are described. The pipe is characterized in that it comprises an ethylene polymer with a density of less than 950 kg/m3 obtained by polymerization with a single-site catalyst and having a shear thinning index, SHI5/300 of less than 20 and a MWD of <10. The method is characterized in that it comprises polymerizing ethylene, optionally together with at least one comonomer, with a single-site catalyst to provide the above defined ethylene polymer, forming the ethylene polymer into a pipe by extrusion and crosslinking it. |
| US08968850B2 |
Draw-ironed steel can and method of producing the same
A seamless can including a resin-coated steel plate. The can is a draw-ironed steel can having a resin coating formed on at least the inner surface of the can, wherein the resin coating on the inner surface of the can has a tensile strength of 160 to 360 MPa. Also disclosed is a method of producing the draw-ironed steel can. |
| US08968843B1 |
Decoration holder
A decoration holder is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the decoration holder can hold a card, such as a Christmas card, on a tree, such as a Christmas tree. The holder can therefore provide way to decorate a Christmas tree with Christmas cards, thereby enhancing the festive appearance of the tree. The holder can also provide a way to decorate other portions of a user's home with various festive objects. |
| US08968839B2 |
Method for producing surface-treated metallic material
There is provided a method for producing a surface-treated metallic material, by use of which a metallic material having a stable and excellent sliding characteristic can be produced with a low environmental load without covering the metallic material surface with an oxide film. The method for producing a surface-treated metallic material includes immersing an anode and a cathode in an electrolyte solution, placing a metallic material used as a material to be treated above the surface of the electrolyte solution, and applying a voltage between the anode and the cathode to treat the metallic material surface, the voltage being equal to or higher than a voltage for causing a complete plasma state. |
| US08968838B2 |
Plasma processing in a capacitively-coupled reactor with trapezoidal-waveform excitation
A method is provided for exciting at least one electrode of a capacitively coupled reactive plasma reactor containing a substrate. The electrode is excited by applying a RF voltage with a trapezoidal waveform comprising a ramp-up, a high plateau, a ramp-down and a low plateau. The plasma density can be controlled by adjusting the duration of the ramp-up, the duration of the ramp-down, the amplitude and the repetition rate of the trapezoidal waveform. The ion energy distribution function at the substrate can be controlled by adjusting the amplitude and the relative duration between the high plateau and the low plateau of the trapezoidal waveform. |
| US08968833B2 |
Antiballistic article with resin
An antiballistic article and method of making the antiballistic article. The antiballistic article is made by applying a resin on the surface of at least one fabric layer such that the resin forms a network with a degree of cross-linking of at least 80% within no more than 350 seconds at a temperature of 130° C. at most. |
| US08968832B2 |
Ink-jet print head having improved adhesion with time, its process of manufacturing and its use in combination with a water-based ink containing acidic species
The present invention relates to an ink-jet print head for an ink-jet printer comprising at least a substrate and a photopolymer barrier applied onto said substrate, said photopolymer barrier comprising an adhesive first layer and a second layer made of a photopolymerizable material and applied above said first layer, characterized in that said adhesive first layer is made of a cationically polymerizable material partially polymerized that, when contacted ny a water-based ink containing acidic species, is able to further polymerize, thus improving the photopolymer barrier adhesion on said surface of said substrate with time, the present invention also relates to a process of manufacturing said ink-jet print head and to its use in combination with a water-based ink containing acidic species. |
| US08968831B2 |
Coated articles including anti-fingerprint and/or smudge-reducing coatings, and/or methods of making the same
Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to coated articles including anti-fingerprint and/or smudge-reducing coatings, and/or methods of making the same. Oil from fingerprints and the like may easily transfer to the surface of an article. However, it has been found that in certain example embodiments, a reduced-smudge and reduced-glare effect on a glass substrate may be achieved by micro-engineering a glass surface's properties, such as surface morphology and/or roughness. In certain example embodiments, a thin film coating may be introduced to the glass surface in order to alter the contact angle of the article, or for other optical, electrical, mechanical, chemical and/or environmental purposes and/or durability. It has further advantageously been found that by altering the contact angle of the surface, the anti-smudge and anti-glare effects of the substrate may be further improved. |
| US08968829B2 |
Thin film deposition apparatus and method of manufacturing organic light-emitting display device by using the same
A thin film deposition apparatus that can be applied to manufacture large-sized display devices on a mass scale and that improves manufacturing yield, and a method of manufacturing an organic light-emitting display device by using the thin film deposition apparatus. |
| US08968825B1 |
Disposable palladium nanoparticle-modified graphite pencil electrode
The disposable palladium nanoparticle-modified graphite pencil electrode (PdNP-GPE) is a graphite pencil electrode having palladium nanoparticles disposed on the surface of the electrode. The electrode is prepared by adding ascorbic acid to an aqueous solution of ammonium tetrachloropalladate(II) [(NH4)2PdCl4] at room temperature to form the palladium nanoparticles (PdNPs), immersing a GPE in the aqueous solution of PdNPs, and heating the solution to about 75° C. to deposit the PdNPs on the GPE. The palladium nanoparticle modified graphite pencil electrode may be used in an electrochemical cell for quantitative analysis of hydrogen peroxide content in an unknown solution. |
| US08968824B2 |
Method for producing silver conductive film
A silver conductive film is formed on a substrate in a continuous roll-to-roll system by applying a fine silver particle dispersing solution, which contains 30 to 70 wt % of fine silver particles dispersed in a water based dispersing medium, to a halide, such as a chlorine compound, which is applied to the substrate, by flexographic printing, and thereafter, heating the substrate at 60 to 200° C. for 0.1 to 5 seconds in an infrared (IR) heating open, which is installed on the printing path, to carry out calcination. |
| US08968822B2 |
Light emitting apparatus and method of fabricating the same
Although an ink jet method known as a method of selectively forming a film of a high molecular species organic compound, can coat to divide an organic compound for emitting three kinds (R, G, B) of light in one step, film forming accuracy is poor, it is difficult to control the method and therefore, uniformity is not achieved and the constitution is liable to disperse. In contrast thereto, according to the invention, a film comprising a high molecular species material is formed over an entire face of a lower electrode connected to a thin film transistor by a coating method and thereafter, the film comprising the high molecular species material is etched by etching by plasma to thereby enable to selectively form a high molecular species material layer. Further, the organic compound layer is constituted by a material for carrying out luminescence of white color or luminescence of single color and combined with a color changing layer or a coloring layer to thereby realize full color formation. |
| US08968821B2 |
Apparatus and method for applying alignment liquid and spacers
An apparatus for spraying spacers with an alignment liquid, including a container for transporting the alignment liquid mixed with the spacers therein and a plurality of nozzles provided on a bottom of the container. The alignment liquid with spacers mixed therein is sprayed through the plurality of nozzles under a same inner pressure, thereby forming an alignment layer on the substrate supported. |
| US08968818B2 |
Medical devices having activated surfaces
Implantable biocompatible polymeric medical devices include a substrate with an acid or base-modified surface which is subsequently modified to include click reactive members. |
| US08968813B2 |
Instant noodles and method for producing the same
Instant noodles are produced, which have an excellent reconstitution property, can be reconstituted by pouring of boiling water even if the noodles are thicker than before, and have excellent taste and texture. The instant noodles are produced by: making raw noodle strings each having a multilayer structure including three or more layers; spraying superheated steam to the raw noodle strings; gelatinizing the noodle strings to which the superheated steam has been sprayed; and drying the noodle strings which have been gelatinized. It is preferable to gelatinize the noodle strings by spraying the superheated steam to the noodle strings, supplying moisture in liquid form to the noodle strings, and further heating the noodle strings by using the superheated steam and/or saturated steam. |
| US08968810B2 |
Mould and method for preparing a decorative cake coating
In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a method for preparing a decorative cake coating, the method comprising the steps of: providing a contour of a figure, the contour being made of a first edible solid substance, such as chocolate; filling the spaces between the lines of the contour with a second edible substance, such as colored candies; pouring dough made of a third edible substance (e.g., hot chocolate) onto the figure; and turning the coating upside down, thereby enabling placing the coating on the cake with the decorative figure on top. |
| US08968809B2 |
Foaming coffee composition
The present invention provides a foaming instant coffee composition comprising particles having a bulk density of from 0.16 to 0.45 g/cm3, said particles comprising a continuous phase comprising an instant coffee matrix and a non-continuous phase comprising particles of a foamable component containing a gas. |
| US08968808B1 |
Pork belly processing for pre-cooked bacon
A method of processing a belly for pre-cooked bacon includes injecting a belly with 1 to 3% by green weight of the belly of a solution comprising water, sodium nitrite, and sodium erythorbate to create an injected belly. The injected belly is tumbled under vacuum with dry ingredients comprising salt, sugar, and dextrose to create a tumbled belly. The tumbled belly is molded in a mold and then frozen in the mold to create a hardened belly. The hardened belly is removed from the mold to create a molded belly. The molded belly is sliced to create belly slices, and the belly slices are cooked. |
| US08968805B2 |
Method for brewing beer
A device for brewing beer, particularly a wort pan (1), with a container body (2) to receive a wort reservoir (3) is described. The device contains an internal boiler (4) arranged in the container body (2), which is provided with a heat exchanger (5) and a guiding screen (8). Furthermore a wort forced flow (10) provided with a pump is also provided, which runs through the boiler (4). In order to increase the efficiency of the device, the wort forced flow (10) has a thin-layer distributor (17) for the wort, which contains a pipe subsection (11b) connected with the pump, which subsection leads above the guiding screen (8) via an outlet opening (13) with reduced outlet cross-section into the container body (2). Furthermore, above the outlet opening (13), a flow-guiding baffle surface (15) is provided, at which the flow arrives from below, to deflect the liquid towards the wort reservoir (3). |
| US08968803B1 |
Powdered teat dip
A powdered teat dip for use on an organic dairy is disclosed. The powdered teat dip may include Chlorhexidine or Chlorhexidine Acetate at about 0.005 to about 2 percent by weight, Comfrey leaf powder at about 0.005 to about 2 percent by weight, and corn starch at about 40 to about 65 percent by weight. |
| US08968798B2 |
Compositions of volatile organic compounds and methods of use thereof
The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating, inhibiting or preventing the developing of a plant pathogenic disease. The compositions comprise volatile organic compounds effective to inhibit the growth of, or kill pathogenic microbes, including Ganoderma boninense. Invention compositions are especially useful in preventing and treating basal stem rot in the oil palm, and can be applied in the vicinity of the plant or used to sterilize the plant growth medium prior to or concurrent with plant growth therein. |
| US08968797B2 |
Bioactive load-bearing composites
Methods of preparing bioactive composites are described. Also described are methods of molding such composites. Shaped bodies comprising bioactive composites are further described. |
| US08968795B2 |
Calcium carbonate granulation
Highly compactable granulations and methods for preparing highly compactable granulations are disclosed. More particularly, highly compactable calcium carbonate granulations are disclosed. The granulations comprise powdered materials such as calcium carbonate that have small median particle sizes. The disclosed granulations are useful in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical tableting and provide smaller tablet sizes upon compression than previously available. |
| US08968793B2 |
Antiseptic compositions and uses thereof
Antiseptic compositions and kits containing a source of silver ions and menthol, which act in synergy such that a concentration of silver ions in the composition is substantially reduced, are disclosed. Further disclosed are uses of the antiseptic compositions as disinfectants and in the treatment of wounds. |
| US08968780B2 |
Stabilized pharmaceutical composition
The invention relates to stabilized pharmaceutical composition comprising pregabalin and a disaccharide or higher polyol as stabilizer and optionally a conventional pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The stabilized pharmaceutical composition according to the invention is useful in the treatment of a number of diseases such as epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease. |
| US08968774B2 |
Preparation and composition of meloxicam transdermal drug delivery system
A composition for transdermal permeation and a preparation method are disclosed. The composition including meloxicam as an active ingredient and further including at least one permeation enhancing agent selected from the group consisting of a sorbitan fatty acid derivative, a polyglyceryl fatty acid derivative, a polyethylene glycol vegetable oil ester, a polyethylene glycol corn oil glyceride, and a polyethylene glycol almond oil glyceride and at least one acrylic polymer adhesive having a hydroxyl group or no functional group. |
| US08968773B2 |
Silicone film former for delivery of actives
The invention provides: a cross-linkable therapeutic composition comprising a) a saccharide-siloxane copolymer; b) a crosslinking agent; c) one or more active/inactive ingredients; and d) optionally, a solvent, or solvent mixture, wherein the saccharide-siloxane copolymer has the following formula: R2aR1(3-a)SiO—[(SiR2R1O)m-(SiR12O)n]y-SiR1(3-a)R2a that is further formulaically defined and wherein the saccharide-siloxane copolymer is a reaction product of a functionalized organosiloxane polymer and at least one hydroxy-functional saccharide such that the organosiloxane component is covalently linked via a linking group to the saccharide component; films; and methods related thereto. The composition has therapeutic properties. The invention also provides articles of manufacture including topical and transdermal agent delivery patches comprising the novel film-forming composition and/or films. |
| US08968770B2 |
Multi-part kit comprising a chewing gum and further a flavor containing formulation
A multi-part kit for administering at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient including at least one piece of chewing gum including the active pharmaceutical ingredient, the piece of chewing gum comprising gum base; and at least one further flavor-containing formulation; wherein the gum base content of the at least one further flavor-containing formulation is less than 70% by weight of the gum base content of said piece of chewing gum. |
| US08968765B2 |
Brush polymer and medical use thereof
The present disclosure provides a brush polymer, including: a linear polymer main chain; and brush structural side chains, including: a hydrophobic molecular branch, and a hydrophilic molecular branch and/or an anti-biofilm/or an anti-microbial molecular branch, wherein the linear polymer main chain is conjugated to the side chains by covalent bonds formed between a hydroxyl group and a reactive functional group, wherein the reactive functional group includes: isocyanate, carboxyl, or epoxy. The present disclosure also provides a medical application of the brush polymer. |
| US08968762B2 |
Implant for tissue repair including chitosan
The present disclosure provides mono- and multi-layered implants which include at least one porous layer made from a freeze-dried aqueous solution containing chitosan, the solution having a pH of less than about 5. |
| US08968760B2 |
Attachment of a biomaterial to tissue
A method for attaching an implant to tissue is disclosed. In embodiments, a method includes applying a sprayable material to tissue, the sprayable material possessing functional groups capable of binding to tissue. The sprayable material also possesses functional groups capable of binding to an implant. In embodiments, the functional groups capable of binding to an implant include nucleotides. In such a case, the implant possesses complementary nucleotides capable of binding to the nucleotides on the sprayable material, thereby permitting hydrogen binding between the two. The implant may thus be affixed to tissue, and repositioned as necessary, prior to more permanent attachment utilizing means such as sutures, tacks, etc. |
| US08968759B2 |
Method of administering an injectable antibiotic to an animal
A method of administering an antibiotic to an animal in need thereof, including the step of injecting the antibiotic subcutaneously at the junction of a pinna with the cranium of the animal, is disclosed. |
| US08968757B2 |
Highly wettable, water dispersible, granules including two pesticides
The present disclosure relates to water dispersible granular pesticide compositions, and methods of making and using the compositions. The pesticide compositions include an inner layer including a first pesticide coated on to a substrate, and an outer layer comprising a second pesticide coated on the inner layer. The outer layer increases the water dispersibility of the granular composition, and protects the first pesticide against hydrolysis and photolysis. |
| US08968756B2 |
Fabrication of biscrolled fiber using carbon nanotube sheet
Fabrication of yarns or other shaped articles from materials in powder form (or nanoparticles or nanofibers) using carbon nanotube/nanofiber sheet as a platform (template). This includes methods for fabricating biscrolled yarns using carbon nanotube/nanofiber sheets and biscrolled fibers fabricated thereby. |
| US08968755B2 |
Topical base and active agent-containing compositions, and methods for improving and treating skin
The invention provides skin-protecting and penetrating, easy-to-administer base and active agent-containing compositions, such as those including hydrocortisone, for treating the skin of mammals for different dermatologic disorders. This is effected by topically administering effective amounts of the compositions thereto in forms that address the skin and mucosa of the mouth and lips, and the rest of the body. Additionally, an optional flavoring addition to these products affords significantly better tasting, and less bitter, compositions, allowing a more pleasant experience and better compliance by patients. The compositions include a unique formulation of FANCOL VB, Natunola Castor 1023, Finsolv TN, bees wax and, optionally, one or a plurality of plant or plant seed oils, fatty alcohols, fats and flavorings, in desirable weight percents thereof, in various forms, and preferably in a form of a solid roll-on stick in a variety of sizes and of a jar or pot. |
| US08968748B2 |
GNA1870-based vesicle vaccines for broad spectrum protection against diseases caused by Neisseria meningitidis
The present invention generally provides methods and compositions for eliciting an immune response against Neisseria spp. bacteria in a subject, particularly against a Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B strain.check for moving around |
| US08968742B2 |
Antibody drug conjugates (ADC) that bind to 158P1D7 proteins
Antibody drug conjugates (ADC's) that bind to 158P1D7 protein and variants thereof are described herein. 158P1D7 exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in glioblastoma, lung cancer, bladder cancer, and breast cancer. Consequently, the ADC's of the invention provide a therapeutic composition for the treatment of cancer. |
| US08968740B2 |
Compositions, kits, and methods for the diagnosis, prognosis, monitoring, treatment and modulation of post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders and hypoxia associated angiogenesis disorders using galectin-1
The present invention is based, in part, on the discovery that galectin-1 (Gal1) plays a role in viral-associated PTLD, e.g., EBV-associated PTLD and hypoxia associated angiogenesis disorders. Accordingly, the invention relates to compositions, kits, and methods for diagnosing, prognosing, monitoring, treating and modulating viral-associated PTLD, e.g., EBV-associated PTLD and hypoxia associated angiogenesis disorders. |
| US08968736B2 |
Human antibodies to GFRα3 and methods of use thereof
The present invention provides antibodies that bind to human GFRα3 and methods of using same. According to certain embodiments of the invention, the antibodies are fully human antibodies that bind to human GFRα3. The antibodies of the invention are useful for the treatment of diseases and disorders associated with one or more GFRα3 biological activities, including the treatment of acute or chronic pain conditions, or inflammatory conditions. |