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US09000754B2 Method for determining an exciter conductor spacing from a magnetic field sensor, method for calibrating the magnetic field sensor as well as calibratable magnetic field sensor and usage of an exciter conductor structure for determining an exciter conductor spacing
In determining an exciter conductor spacing of an exciter conductor of an exciter conductor structure from a sensor element of a calibratable magnetic field sensor, first and second electric currents are impressed into the first and second exciter conductors of the exciter conductor structure to generate first and second magnetic field components in the sensor element of the magnetic field sensor, and a quantity is determined depending on the first and second magnetic field components by means of the sensor element. Further, the exciter conductor spacing of the exciter conductor from the sensor element of the magnetic field sensor is established in dependence on an exciter conductor intermediate spacing between the first exciter conductor and the spaced-apart second exciter conductor and the quantities depending on the first and second magnetic field components.
US09000753B1 Smart meter voltage and current sensing using optically coupled isolators
A transformer-less method and system for voltage and current sensing using voltage drops across resistors is disclosed. Using optically coupled isolators, the sensed voltages in the high voltage power lines are optically coupled and electrically isolated to the low voltage circuits. The circuit designs for voltage and current sensing's and electrical isolation are disclosed.
US09000751B2 Voltage detecting circuit
In a voltage detecting circuit, a transistor is configured as a P-type MOSFET, and includes a source connected with an input terminal, a gate connected with a ground voltage terminal and a drain connected with an output terminal. A transistor is configured as a P-type MOSFET, and includes a gate and a source connected with the output terminal and a drain connected with the ground terminal. Gate width and gate length of the transistor and gate width and gate length of the transistor are adjusted so that source-drain current flowing between the source and the drain of the transistor becomes equal to source-drain current flowing between the source and the drain of the transistor when the voltage applied to the input terminal is set to be preset trigger voltage. This configuration accomplishes detecting that the input voltage exceeds the trigger voltage with simple configuration.
US09000749B2 Constant current circuit and voltage reference circuit
Provided is a constant current circuit in which an enhancement N-channel transistor can operate in a weak-inversion state even at high temperatures. A constant current circuit includes a current mirror circuit, a constant-current generation block circuit, and an off-leak circuit, wherein the off-leak circuit is constituted by a first enhancement N-channel transistor having a gate and a source connected to an earth terminal and a drain connected to an output of the constant current circuit. This suppresses an increase in a gate-to-source voltage of the enhancement N-channel transistor which generates a constant current, thereby maintaining its operation in a weak-inversion state.
US09000743B2 Multi-channel constant voltage and constant current converting controller and apparatus
A multi-channel constant voltage and constant current converting controller is provided. It comprises a multi-channel balance circuit and an error amplifier circuit. The multi-channel balance circuit receives a first voltage signal and load current detecting signals and outputs a second voltage signal and amplifying load current detecting signals. The error amplifier circuit receives the second voltage signal, the amplifying load current detecting signals and a reference voltage and outputs an error amplifying signal. The error amplifier circuit outs the error amplifying signal according to the reference voltage and the maximum value between the second voltage signal and amplifying load current detecting signals.
US09000742B2 Signal generating circuit
A signal generating circuit includes: a first signal amplifying circuit arranged to generate a first amplified signal according to a first supply current, a reference signal, and an output signal of the signal generating circuit; a soft-start circuit arranged to generate a control signal according to a soft-start signal; a current controlled circuit arranged to generate the first supply current according to the soft-start signal; and a pass transistor arranged to generate an output signal according to an error amplified signal and the control signal. The error amplified signal is derived from the first amplified signal.
US09000740B2 Two-directional current double-boost quadratic DC/DC converter
A current reversible DC/DC double-boost quadratic converter, capable of performing high transformation ratios.
US09000739B2 Soft-start voltage regulating circuit and generator voltage regulating system thereof
A soft-start circuit composed of active components and passive components and a soft-start voltage regulator based on this soft-start circuit are disclosed. The soft-start voltage regulator is coupled to a generator, a battery and a starter. When the starter is started, the soft-start voltage regulator receives the voltage of the battery to generate a soft-start signal, enabling the generator to establish a voltage. Further, after the generator established the voltage, the soft-start voltage regulator is shut off and the soft-start signal is outputted.
US09000737B2 Maximum power extraction device
Provided is a maximum power extraction devices including: a battery; a voltage control unit adjusting a size of a first power outputted from the battery according to a resistor selected from a plurality of resistors, and generating a compare signal according to a size difference between an operating voltage adjusting the size of the first power depending on the selected resistor and a reference voltage; a switching unit connected between the battery and a load and adjusting a size of the operating voltage according to a size difference of the compare signal in response to first and second switching control signals; a switching control unit generating the first and second switching control signals to allow a size between the operating voltage according to the compare signal and the reference voltage to be within an error range; and a maximum power control unit measuring the number of first operations obtained by counting the occurrence number of the first or second switching control signals for a predetermined time, when the compare signal is within the error range.
US09000730B2 Charging device and charging method that notify a user about the state of charge of a vehicle storage battery
A user inputs a travel distance after last charging of a storage battery of a vehicle into an input field. A capacity of the storage battery at a current charge starting point in time is estimated from a capacity of the storage battery at a last charge ending point in time stored at the last charging and the input travel distance. The estimated capacity of the storage battery is displayed in a display field. During charging of the storage battery, detecting charge current and voltage to estimate a current capacity of the storage battery during charging, a remaining charging period of time and a distance-to-empty by the current capacity and displaying the estimated current capacity, remaining charging period of time and distance-to-empty in display fields are repeated.
US09000729B2 Method and apparatus for battery gauging in a portable terminal using AMOLED display
Provided is a battery gauging method for a portable terminal including an active matrix organic light emitting diode (AMOLED) display. The battery gauging method may measure a voltage value of a battery, may determine, for each pixel, RGB information associated with image data buffered in a frame buffer, may determine, for each pixel, a preliminary compensation value corresponding to determined RGB information so as to calculate a compensation value by adding preliminary compensation values of all pixels, and then determine a residual quantity of the battery based on the measured voltage value and the compensation value.
US09000727B2 System and method for balancing charge within a battery pack
A system for balancing charge within a battery pack with a plurality of cells connected in series, including a capacitor; a processor configured to select a combination of donor cells and receiver cells from the plurality of cells in one of the following two modes: (1) a first mode where the number of donor cells is equal to the number of receiver cells, and (2) a second mode where the number of donor cells is greater than the number of receiver cells; and a plurality of switches that electrically connect the capacitor to the donor cells to charge the capacitor, and that electrically connected the capacitor to the receiver cells to discharge the capacitor. The transfer of charge between cells in the plurality of cells through the capacitor balances the charge within the battery pack.
US09000723B2 Wireless charging apparatus and method
Methods and apparatus for wireless charging are provided. Transmission power transmitted from a wireless power transmitter is received at a power receiver of a wireless power receiver. A battery of the wireless power receiver is charged with the received transmission power. It is determined whether the battery is fully charged. A packet from a communication unit of the wireless power receiver is transmitted to the wireless power transmitter when the battery is fully charged. An auxiliary charge of the battery is performed by receiving strength-reduced transmission power from the wireless power transmitter.
US09000722B2 Electric vehicle charging strategy
The charging of an electric vehicle connected to a charging station is initiated. When a state of charge of the vehicle reaches a minimum state of charge, the charging is halted. The minimum state of charge is less than the full charge capacity of the vehicle. A time for reinitiating the charging is determined. The charging of the vehicle is reinitiated at the determined time.
US09000721B2 Systems and methods for charging
An electric vehicle charging station is described. The charging station includes an input connector configured for coupling with an alternating current (AC) power source and an output connector configured for coupling with an electric vehicle. The charging station also includes a variable-output transformer comprising a primary side and a secondary side. The primary side is coupled to the input connector and the secondary side is coupled to the output connector and configured to be in selective electromagnetic communication with an energy storage device associated with the electric vehicle. The charging station also includes a controller coupled to the transformer and configured to determine a level of voltage to provide to the electric vehicle.
US09000720B2 Medical device packaging with charging interface
An apparatus for delivering power to an electrically powered medical device includes a package and an electrical coupling feature. The package comprises an interior portion and a wall. The interior portion of the package is able to hold a sterile, electrically powered medical device having a rechargeable battery. The package is able to maintain sterility of the interior portion of the package. The electrical coupling feature may be in communication with the wall of the package and in further communication with the medical device. The electrical coupling feature may be able to deliver power from an external power source to the medical device to charge the battery of the medical device without compromising the sterility of the package or the sterility of the medical device.
US09000719B2 Electric machine
The invention relates to an electric machine (10), particularly a generator or a starter generator for a motor vehicle, comprising a converter (64) which is arranged on a cooling element (53) and composed of semiconductor switching elements (58, 59) actuated synchronously with the phase frequency for rectifying a generator alternating voltage or supplying a motor from a DC voltage source (61). According to the invention, the cooling element (53) has a base plate (55) and cooling fins (54), wherein the ratio of the surface wetted by coolant to the volume of the cooling element (53) ranges from 0.5 to 1.5 [l/mm], preferably from 0.8 to 1.0 [l/mm].
US09000716B2 Hybrid working machine and electric power accumulation controller
A hybrid working machine includes a first electric motor performing a power running operation of being driven with supplied electric power and a regenerative operation of generating electric power; a first electric circuit controlling the output of the first electric motor; a battery supplying the first electric motor with the electric power and storing the regenerated electric power from the first electric motor; a charge and discharge circuit controlling the charging current and the discharge current of the battery; and a controller controlling the charge and discharge of the battery for driving the machine. The controller calculates a level representing a proportion by which the output of the battery is limited with respect to each of multiple conditions related to the output of the battery. The controller limits the charging current and the discharge current of the battery based on the calculated levels.
US09000714B2 Photovoltaic module
A photovoltaic module includes: a solar cell module including a plurality of solar cells; a junction box including a dc/dc converter unit to convert the level of DC power supplied from the solar cell module; a plate on one surface of the solar cell module and disposed between the solar cell module and the junction box; and a coupling member attaching and detaching the junction box from the solar cell module.
US09000710B2 Method and apparatus for measuring speed of a brush motor
A system for determining motor speed of a brush DC motor in an apparatus, including a first filter for receiving a substantially DC component of the motor current and parameters corresponding to the brush DC motor, for calculating a speed estimate thereof; an adaptive bandpass filter having a center frequency corresponding to the speed estimate of the first filter, for receiving the motor current and substantially isolating a periodic current fluctuation thereof; a block for determining a frequency of the periodic current fluctuation, the current fluctuation corresponding to motor speed of the brush DC motor. The adaptive bandpass filter uses debounce filtering to reduce rapid filter passband switching, and a run-in period prior to passband switching to obviate transient effects of filter switching.
US09000708B2 Motor control circuit
To provide a motor control circuit that variably controls the speed of a motor, in which an appropriate control gain corresponding to the speed of the motor that is set can be automatically set. The motor control circuit includes a period error signal output means, a speed error signal output means and a gain correction means.
US09000706B2 Actuator control system
A system comprising an actuator and a controller configured to drive the actuator with a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal. The controller is configured to limit a duty cycle of the PWM signal in response to a current supplied by the PWM signal.
US09000702B2 Power management multi-chip module with separate high-side driver integrated circuit die
A packaged device includes a first die, a second die, and specially spaced and positioned sets of package terminals. The first die includes a pulse-width modulator (PWM), a processor, a timer, high-side drivers, low-side drivers, and a fault protection circuit. The second die includes ultra-high voltage high-side drivers. In an ultra-high voltage application, the PWM and external circuitry together form a switching power supply that generates a high voltage. The high voltage powers external high-side transistors. The processor and timer control the ultra-high voltage high-side drivers, that in turn supply drive signals to the external high-side transistors through the package terminals. External low-side transistors are driven directly by low-side drivers of the first die. If the fault protection circuit detects an excessive current, then the fault protection circuit supplies a disable signal to high-side and low-side drivers of both dice. The disable signal is generated without execution of processor instructions.
US09000701B2 Methods, systems and apparatus for generating voltage commands used to control operation of a permanent magnet machine
Methods, systems and apparatus are provided for generating voltage commands used to control operation of a permanent magnet machine. For example, a control system is provided that generates voltage command signals for controlling a permanent magnet machine during a transition from an initial operating condition to a final operating condition. The control system includes a processor configured to execute software instructions, and a memory configured to store software instructions accessible by the processor. The software instructions comprise a voltage command generator module. Based on an electrical angular frequency of the permanent magnet machine, and synchronous reference frame current signals, the voltage command generator module is configured to generate ramped voltage command signals that each change linearly in accordance with a slope during a transition period that is set to a rise time.
US09000698B2 Motor controlling apparatus
A motor controlling apparatus includes: a controller configured to (i) compute a target duty cycle value which is a target value for a duty cycle used for a pulse width modulation control for controlling a motor, and (ii) specify 100% as a duty cycle specified value when the target duty cycle value is greater than an upper limit value which is below 100%, or specify 0% as the duty cycle specified value when the target duty cycle value is less than a lower limit value which exceeds 0%; and a control signal generator that generates a control signal for controlling the motor at the duty cycle specified value specified by the controller.
US09000697B2 System and method for driving three-phase motor
The present invention provides a method for driving a three-phase motor with a driver. The driver can provide a pulse-width modulated driving signal and a linear driving signal. The three-phase motor has a first leg, a second leg and a third leg. The method includes: connecting the second leg to the driver; floating the third leg; driving the second leg with the pulse-width-modulated driving signal from the driver; estimating a time when a voltage in the third leg will reach a predetermined threshold; and driving the second leg with the linear driving signal during that time.
US09000688B2 Control circuit for light emitting diode of display
A control circuit for light emitting diode (LED) of display includes a central processing unit (CPU), an AND gate, and a driving circuit. The CPU comprises a general purpose input output (GPIO) contact which outputs an instant high level voltage when a battery is installed into a portable electronic device. The AND gate includes a first input contact connected to the GPIO contact, a second input contact connected to a system power supply, and a first output contact. The system power supply outputs a low level voltage when the electronic device is powered off and outputs a high level voltage when the electronic device is powered on. The driving circuit includes a second output contact connected to an anode of the LED, a feedback contact connected to a cathode of the LED and an enable connected to the first output contact.
US09000687B2 Method for mixing light of LEDs and lighting device using same
A method for mixing light of LEDs includes following steps: Firstly, a substrate with a red light LED, a green light LED and a blue light LED arranged thereon is provided. Secondly, a power source for supplying power to the red light LED, the green light LED and the blue light LED is provided. Thirdly, a temperature variation ΔT1 of the red light LED caused by the power source, a temperature variation ΔT2 of the green light LED caused by the power source, a temperature variation ΔT3 of the blue light LED caused by the power source are calculated. And finally, input currents applied to the red light LED, the green light LED and the blue light LED are adjusted according to the temperature variations ΔT1, ΔT2 and ΔT3. A lighting device using the method is also provided.
US09000686B2 LED lighting device and driving method for the same
It is provided an LED lighting device calibratable to 0 to 100% of wide range about a chromaticity and luminance of a illumination light by a simple configuration, and a driving method for the LED lighting device. The LED lighting device is provided with a first light-emitting unit and a second light-emitting unit differing a color temperature mutually, and a control circuit for executing a cyclic light/quench control of the first light-emitting unit and the second light-emitting unit, and for executing a light control of the first light-emitting unit and the second light-emitting unit by a PNM (Pulse Number Modulation) control in a fixed cycle so as to have a lighting period Ton for lighting/quenching the first light-emitting unit and the second light-emitting unit complementarily, and a quenching period Toff for quenching both the first light-emitting unit and the second light-emitting unit.
US09000681B2 Systems and methods for current matching of LED channels
System and method are provided for generating a plurality of channel currents. The system includes a channel reference generator configured to receive a first reference current and generate at least a first channel driving current and a second channel driving current, a first channel current divider configured to receive the first channel driving current and generate a first input current, a second input current, and a third input current, a second channel current divider configured to receive the second channel driving current and generate a fourth input current, a fifth input current, and a sixth input current, a first channel driver configured to receive the first input current, the second input current, and the third input current and generate a first channel current, and a second channel driver configured to receive the fourth input current, the fifth input current, and the sixth input current and generate a second channel current.
US09000680B2 Lighting system with lighting dimmer output mapping
A system and method map dimming levels of a lighting dimmer to light source control signals using a predetermined lighting output function. The dimmer generates a dimmer output signal value. At any particular period of time, the dimmer output signal value represents one of multiple dimming levels. In at least one embodiment, the lighting output function maps the dimmer output signal value to a dimming value different than the dimming level represented by the dimmer output signal value. The lighting output function converts a dimmer output signal values corresponding to measured light levels to perception based light levels. A light source driver operates a light source in accordance with the predetermined lighting output function. The system and method can include a filter to modify at least a set of the dimmer output signal values prior to mapping the dimmer output signal values to a new dimming level.
US09000679B2 Straight tube LED illumination lamp
This straight tube LED illumination lamp includes the following: an LED element; a first plug having an input-output terminal and an empty terminal; a second plug having an input-output terminal and an empty terminal; a first rectifier that is connected to the input-output terminal of the first plug and the empty terminal of the second plug in order to convert alternating current to direct current; a second rectifier that is connected to the input-output terminal of the second plug and the empty terminal of the first plug in order to convert alternating current to direct current; and a bypass circuit through which current is flown back from either the first or second rectifier to the other rectifier. The bypass circuit has a current-limiting resistor to prevent the first and second rectifiers from being damaged.
US09000678B2 Reduced flicker AC LED lamp with separately shortable sections of an LED string
An LED lamp with an integrated circuit, a rectifier, and a string of series-connected LEDs rectifies an incoming AC signal. The integrated circuit includes power switches that can separately and selectably short out a corresponding one of several groups of LEDs in an LED string across which the rectified AC signal is present. As the voltage across the string increases, the integrated circuit controls the power switches to increase the number of LEDs through which current flows, whereas as the voltage across the string decreases the integrated circuit controls the power switches to decrease the number of LEDs through which current flows. The flow of LED string current is broken to reduce flicker. Alternatively, a valley fill capacitor peaks LED current during the valleys of the incoming AC signal to reduce flicker. LED current is regulated to provide superior efficiency, reliability, power-factor correction, and lamp over-voltage, -current, and -temperature protection.
US09000673B2 Multi-channel two-stage controllable constant current source and illumination source
A multi-channel constant current source particularly suitable for driving an array of light-emitting diodes as an illumination apparatus provides a power source stage voltage regulator for providing a variable voltage using pulse width modulation as an input to a plurality of constant current driver channels to regulate the constant current provided. Pulse width modulation thus allows both the power source stage and the constant current driver operating frequencies to be decoupled and individually optimized to maintain efficiency while emulating dimming effects of, for example, incandescent bulbs, over a full range of light output flux. Pulse width modulation can also be employed in the constant current channel drivers to avoid chromaticity shift during dimming.
US09000668B2 Self-adaptive LED fluorescent lamp
The invention discloses an self-adaptive LED fluorescent lamp, comprising: a housing comprising a lampshade and a radiator fastened with each other, a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) consisting of one or more LED lamp sets and LED driving control units, and lamp caps sleeved on two sides of the housing; the LED driving control unit comprises a voltage detection module, an intelligent switching module and a linear constant current module; the voltage detection module comprises a first resistor and a second resistor, which are connected between two output ends of the rectifier filter module for voltage division, and a first capacitor connected with the second resistor in parallel; the intelligent switching module is connected with a common end of the first resistor and the second resistor, the output of the intelligent switching module is connected with a plurality of LED lamp sets, and each of the LED lamps is connected with a compensation resistor in series; and the linear constant current module consists of two IC linear driving chips. In the invention, the number of the LED lamps in serial connection is automatically changed by automatically detecting the output voltage of the rectifier, to reach the optimal driving efficiency, so as to ensure normal operating under any voltage.
US09000664B2 Phosphor particle group, light emitting apparatus using the same, and liquid crystal display television
Provided is a phosphor particle group of divalent europium-activated oxynitride green light emitting phosphor particles each of which is a β-type SiAlON represented by a general formula: EuaSibAlcOdNe, where 0.005≦a≦0.4, b+c=12, d+e=16, wherein a mean value of a value obtained by dividing a longer particle diameter by a shorter particle diameter is not greater than 1.75. Also provided are a light emitting apparatus using the phosphor particle group in a light converter, and a liquid crystal display television using the light emitting apparatus. With these, a high-efficiency and stable light emitting apparatus using a β-type SiAlON, and a phosphor particle group therefor are provided.
US09000660B2 Uses of hydrocarbon nanorings
Hydro-carbon nanorings may be used, e.g., in power storage power transmission and transportation. Sufficiently cooled, an externally hydrogen doped carbon nanoring may be used to create a radial dipole containment field for electrons rotating in the nanoring. Such nanorings may transmit DC current with little or no loss. Similarly, an internally hydrogen doped carbon nanoring may be used to create a radial dipole containment field for positrons rotating in the nanoring. Virtually lossless transmission of AC current may be achieved by pairing such streams of electrons and positrons in their respective containment fields. Closed rotation of such streams may also be used to efficiently store large amounts of electrical energy. Finally, by selectively accelerating and decelerating pairs of such paired electron and positron streams, which are moving at relativistic speeds, differential momentum may be created to cause physical movement.
US09000656B2 Microelectromechanical system device including a metal proof mass and a piezoelectric component
This disclosure provides systems, apparatus, and devices and methods of fabrication for electromechanical devices. In one implementation, an apparatus includes a metal proof mass and a piezoelectric component as part of a MEMS device. Such apparatus can be particularly useful for MEMS gyroscope devices. For instance, the metal proof mass, which may have a density several times larger than that of silicon, is capable of reducing the quadrature and bias error in a MEMS gyroscope device, and capable of increasing the sensitivity of the MEMS gyroscope device.
US09000655B2 Piezoelectric film, ink jet head, method of forming image by the ink jet head, angular velocity sensor, method of measuring angular velocity by the angular velocity sensor, piezoelectric generating element, and method of generating electric power using the piezoelectric generating element
The present invention provides a non-lead piezoelectric film having high crystalline orientation, the low dielectric loss, the high polarization-disappear temperature, the high piezoelectric constant, and the high linearity between an applied electric field and an amount of displacement. The present invention is a piezoelectric film comprising: a NaxLa1-x+yNi1-yO3-x layer having only an (001) orientation and a (1-α) (Bi, Na, Ba) TiO3-αBiQO3 layer having only an (001) orientation. The (1-α) (Bi, Na, Ba) TiO3-αBiQO3 layer is formed on the NaxLa1-x+yNi1-yO3-x layer. The character of Q represents Fe, Co, Zn0.5Ti0.5, or Mg0.5Ti0.5 The character of x represents a value of not less than 0.01 and not more than 0.05. The character of y represents a value of not less than 0.05 and not more than 0.20. The character of α represents a value of not less than 0.20 and not more than 0.50.
US09000654B2 Ultrasonic motor and lens driving apparatus
An ultrasonic motor includes a vibrator configured to generate an elliptical vibration, a driven member configured to be driven by the vibrator, wherein the driven member is driven according to the elliptical vibration of the vibrator, a holding unit configured to hold the vibrator, and a pressure unit configured to press the vibrator against the driven member, wherein the holding unit includes a first holding member configured to hold the vibrator, and a second holding member configured to press the vibrator against the driven member, and wherein the first holding member and the second holding member are relatively movable in a direction perpendicular to a contact surface of the driven member with the vibrator.
US09000652B2 Thermionic generator
A thermionic generator for converting thermal energy to electric energy includes: an emitter electrode for emitting thermal electrons from a thermal electron emitting surface when heat is applied to the emitter electrode; a collector electrode facing the emitter electrode spaced apart from the emitter electrode by a predetermined distance, and receiving the thermal electrons from the emitter electrode via a facing surface of the collector electrode; and a substrate having one surface. The emitter electrode and the collector electrode are disposed on the one surface of the substrate, and are electrically insulated from each other. The thermal electron emitting surface and the facing surface are perpendicular to the one surface.
US09000651B2 Method and apparatus for generating electricity by thermally cycling an electrically polarizable material using heat from various sources and a vehicle comprising the apparatus
A method for converting heat to electric energy is described which involves thermally cycling an electrically polarizable material sandwiched between electrodes. The material is heated using thermal energy obtained from: a combustion reaction; solar energy; a nuclear reaction; ocean water; geothermal energy; or thermal energy recovered from an industrial process. An apparatus is also described which includes an electrically polarizable material sandwiched between electrodes and a heat exchanger for heating the material. The heat source used to heat the material can be: a combustion apparatus; a solar thermal collector; or a component of a furnace exhaust device. Alternatively, the heat exchanger can be a device for extracting thermal energy from the earth, the sun, ocean water, an industrial process, a combustion reaction or a nuclear reaction. A vehicle is also described which comprises an apparatus for converting heat to electrical energy connected to an electric motor.
US09000641B2 Actuator for electric adjusting device of vehicle seat with several adjusting functions
An actuator for an electric adjusting device of a vehicle seat has several adjusting functions. The actuator includes a frame, an electric drive motor disposed on the frame, having an output shaft and a pinion gear disposed on the output shaft, and rotating between a first position and a second position, a first toothed wheel disposed on the frame and engaging with a pinion gear at a first position of the drive motor, a second toothed wheel disposed on the frame and engaging with the pinion gear at a second position of the drive motor, and an adjusting unit disposed on the frame and selectively moving an electric or mechanical actuating part and a motor to the first position or the second position.
US09000638B2 AC generator
Provided is a vehicle AC generator which enables the common use of components and the use of the same molding die for molded bodies to enable a significant reduction in fabrication cost. The vehicle AC generator includes a molded body (45). On one surface side of the molded body, a capacitor body (43) including a capacitor element built therein is electrically connected to an insert conductor. On another surface side of the molded body, a resistor (44) is electrically connected to the insert conductor only when a device main body is provided outside of the AC generator, and the device main body is electrically connected to the insert conductor only when the device main body is provided in the AC generator.
US09000637B2 Alternator for vehicle
It is configured in such a manner that a convex portion (15a) provided to an inner surface of a cover (15) protecting a rectifier device (13) and a voltage regulator (14) as components forming a vehicle AC alternator is fit in a concave portion (13a) provided to a component opposing the inner surface of the cover in close proximity and that the fitting configuration is provided to a point-symmetric position with respect to an external connection terminal (Tb or 12) of the components protruding from inside to outside of the cover.
US09000636B2 Magnetic bearing apparatus
A magnetic bearing apparatus is proposed having a stator (2) which includes a winding (22) for the generation of a magnetic control field, having a rotor (3) which can be magnetically journalled with respect to the stator (2) and also having a sensor device (5) configured as an eddy current sensor for the determination of the distance between the stator (2) and the rotor (3), wherein the sensor device (5) includes at least one sensor element (51) configured as an inductor and at least one capacitor (53) which forms an electrical resonant circuit with the inductor, and also having a monitoring unit (6) for the control of the sensor device (5) and for the evaluation of the detected signals. The inductor is arranged electrically in series to the capacitor (53) so that the electrical resonant circuit is a serial resonant circuit.
US09000631B2 Electric drive unit
An electric drive unit includes a stator which is received in a metal housing, and a rotor rotates within the stator. A synthetic material housing is arranged on the metal housing in the region of the stator, the synthetic material housing forming at least one cooling channel for a cooling fluid in order to cool the stator via the metal housing.
US09000630B2 Motor including heat radiating resin
Provided is a motor including a rotor, a stator having a stator core and a coil, a stator frame, an end cover, first and second bearings, and a heat radiating resin in the stator frame. The coil includes first and second end portions projecting oppositely and axially. The stator frame includes a peripheral wall and an end wall, whose respective central parts form first and second boss portions holding the first and second bearings respectively. The heat radiating resin includes a first resin part covering the first end portion and closely contacting an inner surface of the stator frame, and a second resin part covering the second end portion and separating from an outer peripheral surface of the second boss portion. The first resin part has a portion between the first end portion and the first boss portion, the portion having a greater thickness than that of the other.
US09000627B2 Linear motor with back yoke
Provided herein is a linear motor in which a back yoke can readily be mounted onto a linear motor body. The linear motor body is surrounded or wrapped by the back yoke that works to form part of a magnetic circuit of the linear motor body. The back yoke assembly includes first and second divided assemblies. The first and second divided assemblies have the same dimension and shape, and are each formed by press working a silicon steel plate or a magnetic plate made of SPCC material.
US09000624B2 Power-good signal generator and controller with power sequencing free
A power-good signal generator generates a power-good signal according to a control signal of a controller, and comprises an impedance element, a controlled transistor and a power sequencing free circuit. An end of the impedance element is coupled to a second voltage source. The controlled transistor has first and second input/output ends and a controlled end, wherein the first input/output end is coupled to the other end of the impedance element to generate the power-good signal. An operating state of the controlled transistor is changed in response to the control signal. The power sequencing free circuit is coupled to the controlled end and one of the first input/output end and the second voltage source. When the second voltage source is supplied before the first voltage source, the power sequencing free circuit turns on the controlled transistor to clamp the power-good signal to be lower than a predetermined voltage level.
US09000620B2 Apparatus and method of dividing wireless power in wireless resonant power transmission system
Provided are methods and apparatuses for distributing wireless power in a wireless power transmission system. According to a general aspect, a source device that distributes a wireless power in a wireless power transmission system may include: a matching circuit searching unit configured to determine information associated with a matching circuit of a source device based on one or more target devices and the amount of power to be distributed to the one or more of the target devices; and a matching circuit modifying unit configured to modify the shape of the matching circuit of the source device to correspond to the determined information associated with the matching circuit of the source device.
US09000619B2 Antenna apparatus
There is provided an antenna apparatus. A magnetic flux passing through a coil aperture of an antenna coil passes through a conductor aperture of a conductive layer, but the magnetic flux does not pass through the conductive layer. Accordingly, the magnetic flux is diverted to a path in which the conductor aperture of the conductive layer is the inside and the outer edge of the conductive layer is the outside. As a result, the magnetic flux passing through the coil aperture of the antenna coil makes a relatively large loop and links the inside and the outside of a coil conductor in an antenna in a communication partner with the antenna apparatus.
US09000615B2 Solar power module with safety features and related method of operation
A solar power module, and related method of operation, that protects the bypass diodes in the solar power module from overheating due to partial shading, and also protects firefighters and installer personnel from electrical shock hazard. The solar power module includes active bypass switches, and isolation switches that disconnect the PV cells from the bypass switches when all the bypass switches are closed concurrently, thereby allowing the PV cells to continue supplying power to the control circuitry. The isolation switches are also used to maintain the solar power module in a safe state during installation, or in case of fire.
US09000614B2 System for multiple energy storage and management and method of making same
A system for multiple energy storage and management includes a propulsion system includes an electric drive and a direct current (DC) link electrically and a first energy storage system coupled to the electric drive. The first energy storage system includes a low specific-power energy storage device (ESD). A coupling device is coupled to a first terminal of the low specific-power ESD and a second energy storage system, wherein a first terminal of the second energy storage system is electrically coupled to the electric drive through the DC link and a second terminal of the second energy storage system is coupled to the coupling device. A boost converter assembly is coupled to the first and second energy storage systems. The coupling device couples the second terminal of the second energy storage system to the first terminal of the low specific-power ESD in a series connection that bypasses the boost converter assembly.
US09000609B2 Extension cord with AC and DC outputs for coupling AC and DC sources
An extension cord with AC and DC output, includes a first conducting line coupled to a positive end of a DC source and a first end of an AC source, a second conducting line coupled to a negative end of the DC source, a third conducting line coupled to a second end of the AC source, a first socket, and a second socket. The first socket includes a first node, a second node a third node respectively coupled to the first conducting line, the second conducting line, and the third conducting line. The second socket includes a fourth node, a fifth node and a sixth node respectively coupled to the first conducting line, the second conducting line, and the third conducting line. The second node floats when the first socket is provided with the AC output. The third node floats when the first socket is provided with the DC output.
US09000606B2 Power supply apparatus for vehicle
A power supply apparatus for a vehicle supplies/charges electric power to/from a power supply unit. The vehicle includes a first power-inverter circuit, a capacitor, high-resistance and low-resistance electric-paths between the capacitor and a battery, a first switching unit opening/closing the electric-paths, and a unit operating the first switching unit, when connecting between the battery and the first power-inverter circuit, in such a manner that after the high-resistance electric path is closed and the low-resistance electric path is opened, the high-resistance electric-path is opened and the low-resistance electric-path is closed. The apparatus includes an electric power transferring electric-path, an operating unit operating the first power-inverter circuit to supply/receive electric power to/from the power supply unit, and a prohibiting unit prohibiting the electric-path between the power supply unit and the first power-inverter circuit from closing when the amount of charge of the capacitor is equal to or less than a predetermined value.
US09000601B2 Power semiconductor module
The respective main electrodes of the semiconductor switching elements such as IGBTs, which are respectively mounted on the plurality of insulating boards, are electrically connected to each other via the conductor member. This configuration makes it possible to suppress the occurrence of the resonant voltage due to the junction capacity and the parasitic inductance of each semiconductor switching element.
US09000598B1 Orientation-independent device configuration and assembly
The present disclosure is directed to orientation-independent device configuration and assembly. An electronic device may comprise conductive pads arranged concentrically on a surface of the device. The conductive pads on the device may mate with conductive pads in a device location in circuitry. Example conductive pads may include at least a first circular conductive pad and a second ring-shaped conductive pad arranged to concentrically surround the first conductive pad. The concentric arrangement of the conductive pads allows for orientation-independent placement of the device in the circuitry. In particular, the conductive pads of the device will mate correctly with the conductive pads of the circuitry regardless of variability in device orientation. In one embodiment, the device may also be configured for use with fluidic self-assembly (FSA). For example, a device housing may be manufactured with pockets that cause the device to attain neutral buoyancy during manufacture.
US09000597B2 Dummy structures and methods
A semiconductor device and a method of making a semiconductor device are disclosed. The method of manufacturing a semiconductor device comprises forming a material layer on a substrate, patterning a first semi-global region with a first main pattern and patterning a second semi-global region with a second main pattern, wherein the first main pattern is different than the second main pattern. The method further comprises introducing a first dummy pattern in the first semi-global region so that a first sidewall area surface density of the first main pattern and the first dummy pattern in the first semi-global region and a second sidewall area surface density of the second main pattern in the second semi-global region are substantially a same density.
US09000594B2 Use of graphene to limit copper surface oxidation, diffusion and electromigration in interconnect structures
A contiguous layer of graphene is formed on exposed sidewall surfaces and a topmost surface of a copper-containing structure that is present on a surface of a substrate. The presence of the contiguous layer of graphene on the copper-containing structure reduces copper oxidation and surface diffusion of copper ions and thus improves the electromigration resistance of the structure. These benefits can be obtained using graphene without increasing the resistance of copper-containing structure.
US09000588B2 Method for self-assembly of substrates and devices obtained thereof
A method for defining regions with different surface liquid tension properties on a substrate is disclosed. The method includes: providing a substrate with a main surface having a first surface liquid tension property that is at least partially covered with a seed layer; forming at least one micro-bump on the seed layer leaving part of the seed layer exposed; patterning the exposed seed layer to expose part of the main surface; forming at least one closed-loop structure that encloses a region of the main surface and the at least one micro-bump; and chemically treating the main surface of the substrate to provide on a surface of at least one closed-loop structure and the at least one micro-bump a second surface liquid tension property. The second surface liquid tension property is substantially different from the first surface liquid tension property of the main surface and is liquid phobic.
US09000587B1 Wafer-level thin chip integration
A wafer-level package device and techniques for fabricating the device are described that include embedding a silicon chip onto an active device wafer or a passive device wafer, where the embedded silicon chip is a thin chip (e.g., <50 μm). In implementations, the wafer-level package device that employs the techniques of the present disclosure includes an active device wafer, a thin integrated circuit chip, an encapsulation structure covering at least a portion of the active device wafer and the thin integrated circuit chip, a redistribution layer structure, and at least one solder bump for providing electrical interconnectivity. Once the wafer is singulated into semiconductor devices, each semiconductor device including the embedded thin integrated circuit chip may be mounted to a printed circuit board.
US09000585B2 Structure, semiconductor structure and method of manufacturing a semiconductor structure and packaging thereof
A design structure is embodied in a machine readable medium for designing, manufacturing, or testing a design. The design structure includes a dielectric material formed between a design sensitive structure and a passivation layer. The design sensitive structure comprising a lower wiring layer electrically and mechanically connected to a higher wiring level by a via farm. A method and structure is also provided.
US09000583B2 Multiple die in a face down package
A microelectronic package includes a subassembly including a first substrate and first and second microelectronic elements having contact-bearing faces facing towards oppositely-facing first and second surfaces of the first substrate and each having contacts electrically connected with the first substrate. The contact-bearing faces of the first and second microelectronic elements at least partially overlie one another. Leads electrically connect the subassembly with a second substrate, at least portions of the leads being aligned with an aperture in the second substrate. The leads can include wire bonds extending through an aperture in the first substrate and joined to contacts of the first microelectronic element aligned with the first substrate aperture. In one example, the subassembly can be electrically connected with the second substrate using electrically conductive spacer elements.
US09000581B2 Semiconductor package
A semiconductor package with reduced warpage problem is provided, including: a circuit board, having opposing first and second surfaces; a semiconductor chip, formed over a center portion of the first surface of the circuit board, having a first cross sectional dimension; a spacer, formed over a center portion of the semiconductor chip, having a second cross sectional dimension less than that of the first cross sectional dimension; an encapsulant layer, formed over the circuit board, covering the semiconductor chip and surrounding the spacer; a heat spreading layer, formed over the encapsulant layer and the spacer; and a plurality of solder balls, formed over the second surface of the circuit board.
US09000578B2 Package systems having an opening in a substrate thereof and manufacturing methods thereof
A package system includes a first substrate and a second substrate. The second substrate is electrically coupled with the first substrate. The second substrate includes at least one first opening. At least one electrical bonding material is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. A first portion of the at least one electrical bonding material is at least partially filled in the at least one first opening.
US09000576B2 Package structure and manufacturing method thereof
The invention discloses a package structure for better heat-dissipation or EMI performance. A first conductive element and a second conductive element are both disposed between the top lead frame and the bottom lead frame. The first terminal of the first conductive element is electrically connected to the bottom lead frame, and the second terminal of the first conductive element is electrically connected to the top lead frame. The third terminal of the second conductive element is electrically connected to the bottom lead frame, and the fourth terminal of the second conductive element is electrically connected to the top lead frame. In one embodiment, a heat dissipation device is disposed on the top lead frame. In one embodiment, the molding compound is provided such that the outer leads of the top lead frame are exposed outside the molding compound.
US09000574B2 Semiconductor device for battery power voltage control
A voltage generated in any of a plurality of semiconductor chips is supplied to another chip as a power supply voltage to realize a stable operation of a semiconductor device in which the semiconductor chips are stacked in the same package. For example, two chips are stacked with each other, first to third pads are disposed along corresponding sides of the respective chips, which are arranged close and in parallel to each other, and these pads are commonly connected to each other with first to third metal wires, respectively. In another example, fourth and fifth pads are disposed along a side different from a side along which the first to third pads are disposed, and further connected to each other with a fourth metal wire directly between the chips.
US09000571B2 Surface-mounting light emitting diode device and method for manufacturing the same
An SMT LED device includes an LED and a circuit board carrying the LED. The circuit board has two copper pads thereon, each being provided with a solder on an inner later side thereof which faces the other copper pad. The LED includes two pins and each pin includes a horizontal protrusion and a vertical portion. The LED is mounted on the circuit board between the two copper pads. The solders securely and electrically connect the two pins of the LED with the circuit board.
US09000570B2 Semiconductor device with corner tie bars
A Quad Flat Pack (QFP) type semiconductor device includes four corner tie bars that, instead of being trimmed, are used for power and/or ground connections, and alternatively, to control mold flow during the encapsulation step of the assembly process.
US09000566B2 Compliant micro device transfer head
A compliant monopolar micro device transfer head array and method of forming a compliant monopolar micro device transfer array from an SOI substrate are described. In an embodiment, the micro device transfer head array including a base substrate and a patterned silicon layer over the base substrate. The patterned silicon layer may include a silicon interconnect and an array of silicon electrodes electrically connected with the silicon interconnect. Each silicon electrode includes a mesa structure protruding above the silicon interconnect, and each silicon electrode is deflectable into a cavity between the base substrate and the silicon electrode. A dielectric layer covers a top surface of each mesa structure.
US09000565B2 Semiconductor device
A semiconductor device including a protection device and a protected device, the protection device includes a first semiconductor region of a second conductivity type formed over a substrate, a second semiconductor region of the second conductivity type provided in the first semiconductor region, having a higher impurity concentration than the first semiconductor region, a third semiconductor region of the second conductivity type formed in a surface layer of the second semiconductor region, having a higher impurity concentration than the second semiconductor region, a fourth semiconductor region of the second conductivity type formed in the first semiconductor region and located away from the third semiconductor region, having a higher impurity concentration than the first semiconductor region, a fifth semiconductor region of a first conductivity type formed in the first semiconductor region and electrically short-circuited with the fourth semiconductor region, and a sixth semiconductor region of the first conductivity type.
US09000563B2 Capacitor and register of semiconductor device, memory system including the semiconductor device, and method of manufacturing the semiconductor device
A capacitor of a semiconductor device includes a capacitor structure configured to include electrode layers and dielectric layers alternately stacked, edge regions each stepwise patterned, and a central region disposed between the edge regions, sacrificial layers disposed within the respective electrode layers in the edge regions of the capacitor structure, and support plugs formed in the central region of the capacitor structure and configured to penetrate the electrode layers and the dielectric layers.
US09000560B2 Anti-fuse array of semiconductor device and method for forming the same
An anti-fuse array of a semiconductor device and a method for forming the same are disclosed. The anti-fuse array for a semiconductor device includes a first-type semiconductor substrate formed to define an active region by a device isolation region, a second-type impurity implantation region formed in the active region, a first-type channel region isolated from the semiconductor substrate by the second-type impurity implantation region, a gate electrode formed over the channel region, and a first metal contact formed over the second-type impurity implantation region.
US09000559B2 Semiconductor device, method of cutting electrical fuse, and method of determining electrical fuse state
A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate and an electrical fuse formed on the semiconductor substrate, and including a first conductor and a second conductor electrically separated from the first conductor. In a state of the electrical fuse after a cutting processing, the first conductor is cut and separated into a first part electrically separated from the second conductor and a second part including a flowing region from which a material constituting the first conductor flows outward and which is electrically connected to the second conductor.
US09000558B2 Wafer-level flip chip package with RF passive element/ package signal connection overlay
A packaged integrated circuit includes an integrated circuit having a Radio Frequency (RF) passive element formed therein and a wafer level chip scale flip chip package that contains the integrated circuit. The wafer level chip scale flip chip package includes at least one dielectric layer isolating a top metal layer of the integrated circuit and a package signal connection upon the at least one dielectric layer, wherein the package signal connection partially overlays the RF passive element with respect to a surface of the integrated circuit. The RF passive element may be an inductor, a transformer, a capacitor, or another passive element. The package signal connection may be a conductive ball, a conductive bump, a conductive pad, or a conductive spring, for example. A conductive structure may reside upon the at least one dielectric layer to provide shielding to the RF passive element and may include a plurality of conductive elements or a mesh.
US09000557B2 Semiconductor device and structure
A device including a first layer of first transistors interconnected by at least one first interconnection layer, where the first interconnection layer includes copper or aluminum, a second layer including second transistors, the second layer overlaying the first interconnection layer, where the second layer is less than about 2 micron thick, where the second layer has a coefficient of thermal expansion; and a connection path connecting at least one of the second transistors to the first interconnection layer, where the connection path includes at least one through-layer via, where the at least one through-layer via is formed through and in direct contact with a source or drain of at least one of the second transistors.
US09000556B2 Lateral etch stop for NEMS release etch for high density NEMS/CMOS monolithic integration
Structure and method for fabricating a barrier layer that separates an electromechanical device and a CMOS device on a substrate. An example structure includes a protective layer encapsulating the electromechanical device, where the barrier layer may withstand an etch process capable of removing the protective layer, but not the barrier layer. The substrate may be silicon-on-insulator or a multilayer wafer substrate. The electromechanical device may be a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) or a nanoelectromechanical system (NEMS).
US09000555B2 Electronic device including shallow trench isolation (STI) regions with bottom nitride liner and upper oxide liner and related methods
An electronic device may include a substrate, a buried oxide (BOX) layer overlying the substrate, at least one semiconductor device overlying the BOX layer, and at least one STI region in the substrate and adjacent the at least one semiconductor device. The at least one STI region defines a sidewall surface with the substrate and may include a nitride layer lining a bottom portion of the sidewall surface, an oxide layer lining a top portion of the sidewall surface above the bottom portion, and an insulating material within the nitride and oxide layers.
US09000552B2 Semiconductor integrated circuit device having analog circuit separated from digital circuit using resistive and capacitive element regions
In a semiconductor integrated circuit device including a digital circuit region in which a digital circuit is formed, and an analog circuit region in which an analog circuit is formed, the analog circuit region is separated into an active element region in which an active element of the analog circuit is formed, and a resistive and capacitive element region in which a resistor or a capacitor of the analog circuit is formed, the resistive and capacitive element region is arranged in a region adjacent to the digital circuit region, and the active element region is arranged in a region separated from the digital circuit region.
US09000548B2 Reflective secondary lens system and semiconductor assembly and also method for the production thereof
The present invention relates to a reflective and/or refractive secondary lens system for focusing sunlight onto semiconductor elements, the secondary lens system being characterized according to the invention by a projection which is disposed around the basic body forming the secondary lens system. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a semiconductor assembly which includes the secondary lens system according to the invention, and also to a method for the production of this semiconductor assembly. In particular, this semiconductor assembly represents a concentrating solar cell module.
US09000547B2 Strain sensor and method for manufacturing the same
According to one embodiment, a strain sensor includes a substrate, a lid, a frame, and a sensing unit. The substrate has a first surface. The lid is provided on the first surface. The frame is provided between the substrate and the lid. The frame is nonconductive and includes a magnetic body. The sensing unit is provided inside the frame between the substrate and the lid, and includes a magnetoresistance effect element.
US09000546B2 Spin-wave waveguide and spin wave operation circuit
A spin-wave waveguide includes a ferromagnetic thin film resembling a wire in shape. A part of the ferromagnetic thin film, large in film thickness, is formed at one end of the ferromagnetic thin film, and a part of the ferromagnetic thin film, small in film thickness, and a part of the ferromagnetic thin film, large in film thickness, are alternately formed on the same plane, for at least not less than one cycle. A part of the ferromagnetic thin film, large in film thickness, is formed at the other end of the ferromagnetic thin film, wherein an insulating film, and an electrode film are stacked in this order on the ferromagnetic thin film in the part of the ferromagnetic thin film, large in film thickness.
US09000545B2 Magnetic random access memory
A magnetic random access memory includes a semiconductor substrate, an MTJ element formed from a perpendicular magnetization film and arranged above the semiconductor substrate, and a stress film including at least one of a tensile stress film arranged on an upper side of the MTJ element to apply a stress in a tensile direction with respect to the semiconductor substrate and a compressive stress film arranged on a lower side of the MTJ element to apply a stress in a compressive direction with respect to the semiconductor substrate.
US09000538B2 Semiconductor device with equipotential ring contact at curved portion of equipotential ring electrode and method of manufacturing the same
A downsized semiconductor device having an excellent reverse characteristic, and a method of manufacturing the semiconductor device is sought to improve. The semiconductor device comprises a semiconductor body having a polygonal contour. An active area is formed in the semiconductor body. An EQR electrode is formed so as to surround the active area and to have curved portions of the EQR electrode along the corners of the semiconductor body. An interlayer insulating film is formed to cover the active area and the EQR electrode. The EQR electrode is embedded in the interlayer insulating film around the active area. EQR contacts are in contact with the curved portions of the EQR electrode and the semiconductor body outside the curved portions, and have at least side walls covered with the interlayer insulating film.
US09000536B2 Fin field effect transistor having a highly doped region
The present disclosure relates a Fin field effect transistor (FinFET) device having large effective oxide thickness that mitigates hot carrier injection, and an associated method of formation. In some embodiments, the FinFET device has a conductive channel of a first fin protruding from a planar substrate. The conductive channel has a non-conductive highly doped region located along multiple outer edges of the channel region. A gate region protrudes from the planar substrate as a second fin that overlies the first fin. A gate dielectric region is located between the non-conductive highly doped region and the gate region. The non-conductive highly doped region and the gate dielectric region collectively provide for an effective oxide thickness of the FinFET device that allow a low electric field across gate oxide and less hot carrier injection.
US09000535B2 Semiconductor device and semiconductor device manufacturing method
A semiconductor device includes: a semiconductor substrate; a first transistor which is formed on the semiconductor substrate and includes a source/drain region and a gate electrode; an insulating film which covers the source/drain region and the gate electrode of the first transistor; and a first contact plug which is formed in the insulating film and is connected to the source/drain region or the gate electrode of the first transistor, wherein the first contact plug includes a first column section which extends in a thickness direction of the insulating film and is in contact with the source/drain region or the gate electrode of the first transistor, and a first flange section which juts out from an upper portion of the first column section in a direction parallel to a surface of the insulating film, and an upper surface of the first flange section is planarized.
US09000533B2 Device and methods for high-K and metal gate stacks
A semiconductor device having five gate stacks on different regions of a substrate and methods of making the same are described. The device includes a semiconductor substrate and isolation features to separate the different regions on the substrate. The different regions include a p-type field-effect transistor (pFET) core region, an input/output pFET (pFET IO) region, an n-type field-effect transistor (nFET) core region, an input/output nFET (nFET IO) region, and a high-resistor region.
US09000530B2 6T SRAM architecture for gate-all-around nanowire devices
A memory device includes a first plurality of semiconductor nanowires tethered between landing pads and suspended over a substrate. A first gate electrode surrounds each of the first plurality of semiconductor nanowires, making them gate-all-around (GAA) semiconductor nanowires. First, second, and third field effect transistors (FETs) are formed by the first plurality of semiconductor nanowires. The memory device also includes a second plurality of semiconductor nanowires tethered between landing pads and suspended over the substrate. A second gate electrode surrounds each of the second plurality of semiconductor nanowires, making them GAA semiconductor nanowires. Fourth, fifth, and sixth FETs are formed by the second plurality of semiconductor nanowires. The first gate electrode is aligned with and cross-coupled to a landing pad of the second plurality of semiconductor nanowires, and the second gate electrode is aligned with and cross-coupled to a landing pad of the first plurality of semiconductor nanowires.
US09000529B1 Reduction of single event upsets within a semiconductor integrated circuit
A circuit includes a complimentary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) storage element implemented within a p-type substrate and an n-well implemented within the p-type substrate that is independent of the storage element. The n-well and the storage element are separated by a minimum distance in which the p-type substrate includes no n-well.
US09000528B2 Semiconductor device and fabrication method
A semiconductor device using a small-sized metal contact as a program gate of an antifuse, and a method of fabricating the same are described. The semiconductor device includes a metal contact structure formed on a semiconductor substrate of a peripheral circuit area, and includes a first gate insulating layer to be ruptured. A gate structure is formed on the semiconductor substrate to one side of the metal contact structure.
US09000520B2 Semiconductor device with an insulating structure for insulating an electrode from a semiconductor body
A semiconductor device includes an electrode arranged on a main surface of a semiconductor body and an insulating structure insulating the electrode from the semiconductor body. The insulating structure includes in a vertical cross-section a gate dielectric portion forming a first horizontal interface at least with a drift region of the device and having a first maximum vertical extension between the first horizontal interface and the electrode, and a field dielectric portion forming with the drift region second, third and fourth horizontal interfaces. The second through fourth horizontal interfaces are arranged below the main surface. The third horizontal interface is arranged between the second and fourth horizontal interfaces. A second maximum vertical extension is larger than the first maximum vertical extension and a third maximum vertical extension is larger than the second maximum vertical extension. The electrode only partially overlaps the third horizontal interface.
US09000519B2 Semiconductor device having varying p-top and n-grade regions
An improved semiconductor is provided whereby n-grade and the p-top layers are defined by a series of discretely placed n-type and p-type diffusion segments. Also provided are methods for fabricating such a semiconductor.
US09000516B2 Super-junction device and method of forming the same
A super-junction device including a unit region is disclosed. The unit region includes a heavily doped substrate; a first epitaxial layer over the heavily doped substrate; a second epitaxial layer over the first epitaxial layer; a plurality of first trenches in the second epitaxial layer; an oxide film in each of the plurality of first trenches; and a pair of first films on both sides of each of the plurality of first trenches, thereby forming a sandwich structure between every two adjacent ones of the plurality of first trenches, the sandwich structure including two first films and a second film sandwiched therebetween, the second film being formed of a portion of the second epitaxial layer between the two first films of a sandwich structure. A method of forming a super-junction device is also disclosed.
US09000514B2 Fabrication of trench DMOS device having thick bottom shielding oxide
Semiconductor device fabrication method and devices are disclosed. A device may be fabricated by forming in a semiconductor layer; filling the trench with an insulating material; removing selected portions of the insulating material leaving a portion of the insulating material in a bottom portion of the trench; forming one or more spacers on one or more sidewalls of a remaining portion of the trench; anisotropically etching the insulating material in the bottom portion of the trench using the spacers as a mask to form a trench in the insulator; removing the spacers; and filling the trench in the insulator with a conductive material. Alternatively, an oxide-nitride-oxide (ONO) structure may be formed on a sidewall and at a bottom of the trench and one or more conductive structures may be formed in a portion of the trench not occupied by the ONO structure.
US09000513B2 Method for manufacturing a semiconductor device and semiconductor device with surrounding gate transistor
A method for producing a semiconductor device includes a first step of forming a fin-shaped silicon layer on a silicon substrate using a first resist and forming a first insulating film therearound; and a second step of forming a second insulating film around the fin-shaped silicon layer and etching the second insulating film so as to be left on a side wall of the fin-shaped silicon layer, depositing a third insulating film on the first and second insulating films and the fin-shaped silicon layer, depositing a polysilicon thereon, planarizing a surface thereof, and etching back the polysilicon to expose the third insulating film, forming a second resist, etching the second and third insulating films and then etching the fin-shaped silicon layer and the polysilicon, and removing the second insulating film to form a pillar-shaped silicon layer and a dummy gate formed of the polysilicon.
US09000508B2 Nonvolatile memory devices having vertically integrated nonvolatile memory cell sub-strings therein
Nonvolatile memory devices according to embodiments of the invention include highly integrated vertical stacks of nonvolatile memory cells. These vertical stacks of memory cells can utilize dummy memory cells to compensate for process artifacts that would otherwise yield relatively poor functioning memory cell strings when relatively large numbers of memory cells are stacked vertically on a semiconductor substrate using a plurality of vertical sub-strings electrically connected in series.
US09000504B2 Nonvolatile semiconductor memory device and method for manufacturing same
According to one embodiment, a nonvolatile semiconductor memory device includes a first stacked structure body, a first semiconductor layer, a first organic film, a first semiconductor-side insulating film, and a first electrode-side insulating film. The first stacked structure body includes a plurality of first electrode films stacked along a first direction and a first inter-electrode insulating film provided between the first electrode films. The first semiconductor layer is opposed to side faces of the first electrode films. The first organic film is provided between the side faces of the first electrode films and the first semiconductor layer and containing an organic compound. The first semiconductor-side insulating film is provided between the first organic film and the first semiconductor layer. The first electrode-side insulating film provided between the first organic film and the side faces of the first electrode films.
US09000502B2 Select devices including a semiconductive stack having a semiconductive material
Methods, devices, and systems are provided for a select device that can include a semiconductive stack of at least one semiconductive material formed on a first electrode, where the semiconductive stack can have a thickness of about 700 angstroms (Å) or less. Each of the at least one semiconductive material can have an associated band gap of about 4 electron volts (eV) or less and a second electrode can be formed on the semiconductive stack.
US09000501B2 Semiconductor integrated circuit, electronic device, solid-state imaging apparatus, and imaging apparatus
A semiconductor integrated circuit includes a first semiconductor substrate in which a part of an analog circuit is formed between the analog circuit and a digital circuit which subjects an analog output signal output from the analog circuit to digital conversion; a second semiconductor substrate in which the remaining part of the analog circuit and the digital circuit are formed; and a substrate connection portion which connects the first and second semiconductor substrates to each other. The substrate connection portion transmits an analog signal which is generated by a part of the analog circuit of the first semiconductor substrate to the second semiconductor substrate.
US09000499B2 Gate-all-around carbon nanotube transistor with selectively doped spacers
A method of fabricating a semiconducting device is disclosed. A carbon nanotube is formed on a substrate. A portion of the substrate is removed to form a recess below a section of the carbon nanotube. A doped material is applied in the recess to fabricate the semiconducting device. The recess may be between one or more contacts formed on the substrate separated by a gap.
US09000490B2 Semiconductor package having IC dice and voltage tuners
A semiconductor package includes an interposer and a plurality of integrated circuit (IC) dice disposed on and intercoupled via the interposer. A first IC die has a clock speed rating that is greater than a clock speed rating of another of the IC dice. A plurality of programmable voltage tuners are coupled to the plurality of IC dice, respectively. A first voltage tuner is coupled to the first IC die, and the first voltage tuner is programmed to reduce a voltage level of voltage input to the first voltage tuner and output the reduced voltage to the first IC die.
US09000488B2 Semiconductor device
A semiconductor device includes: an electron transit layer formed with a semiconductor material, the electron transit layer being formed on a semiconductor substrate; an n-type semiconductor layer formed with a semiconductor material having a wider bandgap than the electron transit layer, the n-type semiconductor layer being formed on the electron transit layer; a δ doping area having an n-type impurity doped in a sheet-shaped region, the δ doping area being formed on the n-type semiconductor layer; and a barrier layer formed with a semiconductor material having a wider bandgap than the electron transit layer, the barrier layer being formed on the δ doping area.
US09000480B2 Reverse-conducting semiconductor device
A reverse-conducting semiconductor device (RC-IGBT) including a freewheeling diode and an insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT), and a method for making the RC-IGBT are provided. A first layer of a first conductivity type is created on a collector side before a second layer of a second conductivity type is created on the collector side. An electrical contact in direct electrical contact with the first and second layers is created on the collector side. A shadow mask is applied on the collector side, and a third layer of the first conductivity type is created through the shadow mask. At least one electrically conductive island, which is part of a second electrical contact in the finalized RC-IGBT, is created through the shadow mask. The island is used as a mask for creating the second layer, and those parts of the third layer which are covered by the island form the second layer.
US09000477B2 Vertical topology light-emitting device
A vertical topology light emitting device comprises a metal support structure; an adhesion structure on the metal support structure, wherein the adhesion structure comprises a first adhesion layer and a second adhesion layer on the first adhesion layer; a metal layer on the adhesion structure, wherein the adhesion structure is thicker than the metal layer; a GaN-based semiconductor structure on the metal layer, wherein the GaN-based semiconductor structure has a thickness less than 5 micrometers; a multi-layered electrode structure on the GaN-based semiconductor structure; and a protective layer on a side surface and a top surface of the GaN-based semiconductor structure, wherein the protective layer is further disposed on the multi-layered electrode structure.
US09000472B2 Optical assembly and method of forming an optical assembly
Optical assemblies comprising an optical device and a composition comprising a resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer are disclosed. In some embodiments, the organosiloxane block copolymers has a weight average molecular weight of at least 20,000 g/mole and includes 40 to 90 mole percent disiloxy units of the formula [R12SiO2/2] arranged in linear blocks each having an average of from 10 to 400 disiloxy units [R12SiO2/2] per linear block, 10 to 60 mole percent trisiloxy units of the formula [R2—SiO3/2] arranged in non-linear blocks each having a weight average molecular weight of at least 500 g/mol, and 0.5 to 25 mole percent silanol groups. R1 is independently a C1 to C30 hydrocarbyl and R2 is independently a C1 to C20 hydrocarbyl. At least 30% of the non-linear blocks are crosslinked with another non-linear block and aggregated in nano-domains. Each linear block is linked to at least one non-linear block.
US09000471B2 LED module
There is provided a manufacturing method of an LED module including: forming an insulating film on a substrate; forming a first ground pad and a second ground pad separated from each other on the insulating film; forming a first division film that fills a space between the first and second ground pads, a second division film deposited on a surface of the first ground pad, and a third division film deposited on a surface of the second ground pad; forming a first partition layer of a predetermined height on each of the division films; sputtering seed metal to the substrate on which the first partition layer is formed; forming a second partition layer of a predetermined height on the first partition layer; forming a first mirror connected with the first ground pad and a second mirror connected with the second ground pad by performing a metal plating process to the substrate on which the second partition layer is formed; removing the first and second partition layers; connecting a zener diode to the first mirror and connecting an LED to the second mirror; and depositing a fluorescent material so as to fill a space formed by the first mirror and the second mirror.
US09000470B2 Light emitter devices
Light emitter devices for light emitting diodes (LED chips) and related methods are disclosed. In one embodiment a light emitter device includes a substrate and a chip on board (COB) array of LED chips disposed over the substrate. A layer having wavelength conversion material provided therein is disposed over the array of LED chips for forming a light emitting surface from which light is emitted upon activation of the LED chips. In some aspects, the wavelength conversion material includes phosphoric or lumiphoric material that is settled and/or more densely concentrated within one or more predetermined portions of the layer. In some aspects, the devices and methods provided herein can comprise a lumen density of approximately 30 lm/mm2 or greater.
US09000464B2 Semiconductor structure for substrate separation and method for manufacturing the same
A semiconductor structure includes a temporary substrate; a first semiconductor layer positioned on the temporary substrate; a dielectric layer comprising a plurality of patterned nano-scaled protrusions disposed on the first semiconductor layer; a dielectric layer surrounding the plurality of patterned nano-scaled protrusions and disposed on the first semiconductor layer; and a second semiconductor layer positioned on the dielectric layer, wherein the top surfaces of the patterned nano-scaled protrusions are in contact with the bottom of the second semiconductor layer. An etching process is performed on the semiconductor structure to separate the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer, in order to detach the temporary substrate from the second semiconductor layer and transfer the second semiconductor layer to a permanent substrate.
US09000462B2 Light emitting device
Disclosed is a light emitting device. A light emitting device comprises a plurality of N-type semiconductor layers including a first N-type semiconductor layer and a second N-type semiconductor layer on the first N-type semiconductor layer, an active layer on the second N-type semiconductor layer, and a P-type semiconductor layer on the active layer, wherein the first N-type semiconductor layer comprises a Si doped Nitride layer and the second N-type semiconductor layer comprises a Si doped Nitride layer, and wherein the first and second N-type semiconductor layers have a Si impurity concentration different from each other.
US09000461B2 Optoelectronic element and manufacturing method thereof
An optoelectronic element includes an optoelectronic unit having a first top surface, a first bottom surface opposite to the first top surface, and a lateral surface between the first top surface and the first bottom surface; a first transparent structure covering the lateral surface and exposing the first top surface of the optoelectronic unit; a first insulating layer on the first top surface and the first transparent structure; a second insulating layer on the first insulating layer; a first opening through the first insulating layer and the second insulating layer; and a first conductive layer on the second insulating layer and electrically connecting to the optoelectronic unit via the first opening.
US09000459B2 OLED display architecture having some blue subpixel components replaced with non-emissive volume containing via or functional electronic component and method of manufacturing thereof
A display includes one or more organic light emitting device panels. Each organic light emitting device panel has an array of single-color subpixel areas of different colors extending over an active area thereof arranged in a predetermined pattern by color. At least one of the subpixel areas in the predetermined pattern that would otherwise be designated as a subpixel area through which blue light is emitted based on a position thereof in the predetermined pattern being predetermined to be non-emissive. A volume of the organic light emitting device panel associated with the at least one predetermined non-emissive subpixel area is non-emissive and includes a via or a functional electronic component therein.
US09000450B2 Grown photonic crystals in semiconductor light emitting devices
A photonic crystal is grown within a semiconductor structure, such as a III-nitride structure, which includes a light emitting region disposed between an n-type region and a p-type region. The photonic crystal may be multiple regions of semiconductor material separated by a material having a different refractive index than the semiconductor material. For example, the photonic crystal may be posts of semiconductor material grown in the structure and separated by air gaps or regions of masking material. Growing the photonic crystal, rather than etching a photonic crystal into an already-grown semiconductor layer, avoids damage caused by etching which may reduce efficiency, and provides uninterrupted, planar surfaces on which to form electric contacts.
US09000448B2 Silicon carbide semiconductor device
A MOSFET having a high mobility may be obtained by introducing nitrogen to the channel region or the interface between the gate dielectric film and the SiC substrate of the SiC MOSFET, but there is a problem that a normally-on MOSFET is obtained. For realizing both a high mobility and normally-off, and for providing a SiC MOSFET having further high reliability, nitrogen is introduced to the channel region of the SiC substrate or the interface between the gate dielectric film and the SiC substrate, and furthermore a metal oxide film having a thickness of 10%, or less of the total thickness of the gate dielectric film is inserted in the gate dielectric film.
US09000446B2 Techniques for processing a substrate
Herein, an improved technique for processing a substrate is disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the technique may be realized with a system for processing one or more substrates. The system may comprise an ion source for generating ions of desired species, the ions generated from the ion source being directed toward the one or more substrates along an ion beam path; a substrate support for supporting the one or more substrates; a mask disposed between the ion source and the substrate support, the mask comprising a finger defining one or more apertures through which a portion of the ions traveling along the ion beam path pass; and a first detector for detecting ions, the first detector being fixedly positioned relative to the one or more substrates.
US09000443B2 Light-emitting device, flexible light-emitting device, electronic device, lighting apparatus, and method of manufacturing light-emitting device and flexible-light emitting device
An object is to provide a light-emitting device or a flexible light-emitting device having low surface temperature, a long lifetime, and high reliability. Another object is to provide a simple method of manufacturing the light-emitting device or the flexible light-emitting device. Provided is a light-emitting device or a flexible light-emitting device which includes: a substrate having a light-transmitting property with respect to visible light; a first adhesive layer provided over the substrate; an insulating layer located over the first adhesive layer; a light-emitting element comprising a first electrode formed over the insulating layer, a second electrode facing the first electrode, and a layer including an organic compound having a light-emitting property between the first electrode and the second electrode, a second adhesive layer formed over the second electrode; a metal substrate provided over the second adhesive layer; and a heat radiation material layer formed over the metal substrate.
US09000438B2 Semiconductor device and manufacturing method thereof
It is an object to provide a display device of which image display can be favorably recognized. Another object is to provide a manufacturing method of the display device with high productivity. Over a substrate, a pixel electrode that reflects incident light through a liquid crystal layer, a light-transmitting pixel electrode, and a structure whose side surface is covered with a reflective layer and which is positioned to overlap with the light-transmitting pixel electrode are provided. The structure is formed over a light-transmitting etching-stop layer, and the etching-stop layer remains below the structure as a light-transmitting layer.
US09000434B2 Visual indicator for semiconductor chips for indicating mechanical damage
A semiconductor device including a semiconductor substrate having a surface including an active semiconductor device including one of a laser and a photodiode; and a visual indicator disposed on the semiconductor body and at least adjacent to a portion of said active semiconductor device, the indicator having a state that shows if damage to the active semiconductor device may have occurred.
US09000433B2 Spin-polarised charge-carrier device
A device comprising a channel for charge carriers comprising non-ferromagnetic semiconducting in which charge carriers exhibit spin-orbit coupling, a region of semiconducting material of opposite conductivity type to the channel and configured so as to form a junction with the channel for injecting spin-polarized charge carriers into an end of the channel and at least one lead connected to the channel for measuring a transverse voltage across the channel.
US09000432B2 Enhanced electron mobility at the interface between GD2O3(100)/N-SI(100)
A multilayered structure is provided. The multilayered structure may include a silicon substrate and a film of gadolinium oxide disposed on the silicon substrate. The top surface of the silicon substrate may have silicon orientated in the 100 direction (Si(100)) and the gadolinium oxide disposed thereon may have an orientation in the 100 direction (Gd2O3(100)).
US09000429B2 Semiconductor device and method of manufacturing same
A FET is formed on a semiconductor substrate, a curved surface having a radius of curvature is formed on an upper end of an insulation, a portion of a first electrode is exposed corresponding to the curved surface to form an inclined surface, and a region defining a luminescent region is subjected to etching to expose the first electrode. Luminescence emitted from an organic chemical compound layer is reflected by the inclined surface of the first electrode to increase a total quantity of luminescence taken out in a certain direction.
US09000427B2 Organic light emitting display device
An organic light emitting display device includes: a substrate; a display unit on the substrate; and an encapsulation layer on the display unit, the encapsulation layer including a plurality of inorganic layers and a plurality of organic layers, the plurality of inorganic layers and the plurality of organic layers being alternately located, and the plurality of organic layers being at a region where the plurality of inorganic layers is located. The plurality of inorganic layers covers the display unit and is sequentially on the substrate, and areas of each of the inorganic layers are increased moving in a direction away from the display unit.
US09000426B2 Organic light-emitting display device and method of manufacturing the same
A method of manufacturing an organic light-emitting display device includes providing a substrate which comprises thin-film transistors (TFTs), and forming a planarization layer over the substrate. The planarization layer comprises a first planarization portion and a plurality of second planarization portions. The method further includes forming a plurality of first electrodes over the planarization layer, forming an organic light-emitting layer over each of the first electrodes, and forming a second electrode over the organic light-emitting layer. The forming of the planarization layer includes forming the first planarization portion which defines a plurality of first openings and forming one of the second planarization portions in each of the first openings.
US09000425B2 Organic light emitting diode, and panel and display using the same
An organic light emitting diode, and a panel and a display using the same are disclosed. The organic light emitting diode of the present invention comprises: a reflecting layer; a resonance enhancing layer disposed on the reflecting layer; a first electrode disposed on the resonance enhancing layer, wherein the resonance enhancing layer is disposed between the reflecting layer and the first electrode; an organic layer disposed on the first electrode; and a second electrode disposed on the organic layer, wherein the organic layer is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode.
US09000423B2 Processing additive for single-component solution processed organic field-effect transistors
Methods and compositions to improve the performance of single-component polymer FETs is provided comprising processing a conjugated polymer in the presence of a processing additive. Also provided is a FET device fabricated with a processing additive. Such devices have increased saturation hole and/or electron mobility compared to a control FETs.
US09000416B2 Nanoparticle synthesis
A noble metal nanoparticle can be grown on a semiconductor substrate by contacting a predetermined region of the substrate with a solution including noble metal ions. The predetermined region of the semiconductor substrate can be exposed by applying a polymeric layer over the substrate selectively removing a portion of the polymeric layer. The nanoparticles can be prepared in a predetermined pattern. The nanoparticle can be formed with a barrier separating it from another nanoparticle on the substrate; for example, nanoparticle can be located in a pit etched in the substrate. The size and location of the nanoparticle can be stable at elevated temperatures.
US09000412B2 Switching device and operating method for the same and memory array
A switching device and an operating method for the same and a memory array are provided. The switching device comprises a first solid electrolyte, a second solid electrolyte and a switching layer. The switching layer is adjoined between the first solid electrolyte and the second solid electrolyte.
US09000410B2 Nonvolatile memory device
According to one embodiment, a nonvolatile memory device includes a first conductive unit, a second conductive unit, and a memory layer. The memory layer is provided between the first conductive unit and the second conductive unit. The memory layer is capable of reversibly transitioning between a first state with a low resistance and a second state with a higher resistance than the first state due to a current supplied via the first conductive unit and the second conductive unit. The memory layer has a chalcopyrite structure.
US09000407B2 ReRAM materials stack for low-operating-power and high-density applications
A switching element for resistive-switching memory (ReRAM) provides a controllable, consistent filament break-point at an abrupt structural discontinuity between a layer of high-k high-ionicity variable-resistance (VR) material and a layer of low-k low-ionicity VR material. The high-ionicity layer may be crystalline and the low-ionicity layer may be amorphous. The consistent break-point and characteristics of the low-ionicity layer facilitate lower-power operation. The defects (e.g., oxygen or nitrogen vacancies) that constitute the filament originate either in the high-ionicity VR layer or in a source electrode. The electrode nearest to the low-ionicity layer may be intrinsically inert or may be rendered effectively inert. Some electrodes are rendered effectively inert by the creation of the low-ionicity layer over the electrode.
US09000406B2 Method and apparatus of drive currents control over a solid state light source
A solid state light source module includes two solid state light sources, a light combining device for combining the lights from the two sources, a color wheel receiving the combined light and alternatingly outputting at least two primary color lights, a sync signal generator coupled to the color wheel for generating a periodic sync signal, and a controller for supplying a drive signal to each solid state light sources based on the sync signal. During at least one sub-period of the period, one of the two solid state light sources is turned on by its drive signal and the other one is kept in an inactive state by its drive signal.
US09000405B2 Beam position control for an extreme ultraviolet light source
A system for an extreme ultraviolet light source includes one or more optical elements positioned to receive a reflected amplified light beam and to direct the reflected amplified light beam into first, second, and third channels, the reflected amplified light beam including a reflection of at least a portion of an irradiating amplified light beam that interacts with a target material; a first sensor that senses light from the first channel; a second sensor that senses light from the second channel and the third channel, the second sensor having a lower acquisition rate than the first sensor; and an electronic processor coupled to a computer-readable storage medium, the medium storing instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to: receive data from the first sensor and the second sensor, and determine, based on the received data, a location of the irradiating amplified light beam relative to the target material in more than one dimension.
US09000401B2 Fiber optic radiochromic dosimeter probe and method to make the same
A fiber optic dosimeter probe for sensing radiation dose including an optical fiber having a free end and a sensitive end, a window having a sensitive side and a rear side; a radiation sensitive layer between the sensitive end of the optical fiber and a sensitive side of the window, the radiation sensitive layer being made of a material having an optical property that changes with absorbed radiation dose, an amount of the material corresponding to a predetermined sensitivity to radiation; wherein the window and the optical fiber have a near water equivalent interaction with radiation and are MR compatible.
US09000396B2 Charged particle detectors
Disclosed are devices, systems, and methods are disclosed that include: (a) a first material layer positioned on a first surface of a support structure and configured to generate secondary electrons in response to incident charged particles that strike the first layer, the first layer including an aperture configured to permit a portion of the incident charged particles to pass through the aperture; and (b) a second material layer positioned on a second surface of the support structure and separated from the first layer by a distance of 0.5 cm or more, the second layer being configured to generate secondary electrons in response to charged particles that pass through the aperture and strike the second layer, where the device is a charged particle detector.
US09000393B2 X-ray imaging apparatus and method for outputting X-ray images
An X-ray imaging apparatus, which acquires an X-ray photographic image of an subject and outputs the X-ray photographic image to a plurality of output apparatuses, determines, as an output region to a first output apparatus, either an extracted irradiated region from an X-ray photographic image or a partial region selected from the X-ray photographic image by an user. When the size of the output region to the first output apparatus is not larger than an image size to be output to a second output apparatus, the output region to the first output apparatus is determined as an output region to the second output apparatus. When the output region to the first output apparatus is larger than the image size, a region corresponding to the image size is extracted from the output region to the first output apparatus as an output region to the second output apparatus.
US09000384B2 Mixed ionic-electronic conductor-based radiation detectors and methods of fabrication
A method of fabricating a mixed ionic-electronic conductor (e.g. TlBr)-based radiation detector having halide-treated surfaces and associated methods of fabrication, which controls polarization of the mixed ionic-electronic MIEC material to improve stability and operational lifetime.
US09000380B2 Security scanning device
A security scanner includes a scanner configured to transmit a scanning beam toward a target and detect a returned beam. The security scanner also includes a processing circuit configured to receive a characteristic of the target to be scanned, determine an allowable dosage based on the characteristic, adjust a parameter of the scanning beam based on the allowable dosage, and cause the parameter to be used in the scanning of the target.
US09000366B2 Method and apparatus for measuring displacement between patterns and scanning electron microscope installing unit for measuring displacement between patterns
In order that a displacement between patterns of different heights, formed on a sample in a plurality of different pattern-forming steps, can be measured at fixed throughput and with high accuracy, correspondence between parameters of lenses and beam deflector of an electron optical system and an angle of incidence of a beam upon the sample is recorded as data, then a correction value for the amount of displacement or edge positions is calculated, and a true amount of displacement is calculated from the correction value and an image under observation.
US09000363B2 RF power supply for a mass spectrometer
The present invention provides a radio frequency (RF) power supply in a mass spectrometer. The power supply provides an RF signal to electrodes of a storage device to create a trapping field. The RF field is usually collapsed prior to ion ejection. In an illustrative embodiment the RF power supply includes a RF signal supply; a coil arranged to receive the signal provided by the RF signal supply and to provide an output RF signal for supply to electrodes of an ion storage device; and a shunt including a switch operative to switch between a first open position and a second closed position in which the shunt shorts the coil output.
US09000359B2 Radiation detector for well-logging tool
A radiation detector is used in a well-logging tool for positioning in a wellbore of a geologic formation. The radiation detector includes a photomultiplier housing and a scintillator housing. A housing coupler joins together opposing ends of the photomultiplier housing and scintillator housing. A photomultiplier is contained within the photomultiplier housing and a scintillator body is contained within the scintillator housing. A scintillator window is secured to the housing coupler.
US09000358B2 Systems and methods for real time drilling fluid management
Disclosed are systems and methods for monitoring drilling fluid components in real time. One system includes solids control equipment fluidly coupled to a borehole and configured to receive drilling fluid from the borehole, the solids control equipment having a first optical computing device arranged adjacent the inlet and configured to optically interact with the drilling fluid as it enters the solids control equipment and thereby generate a first output signal corresponding to a characteristic of the drilling fluid, a second optical computing device arranged adjacent the outlet and configured to optically interact with the drilling fluid as it exits the solids control equipment and thereby generate a second output signal corresponding to the characteristic of the drilling fluid, and a signal processor communicably coupled to the first and second optical computing devices and configured to receive the first and second output signals and provide a resulting output signal.
US09000357B2 Multiple laminar flow-based particle and cellular identification
An apparatus and method to identify at least one component from a plurality of components in a fluid mixture, includes a first input channel containing the fluid mixture of components; at least one buffer input channel, into which at least one additional flow of buffer solution is introduced; a plurality of regions disposed at the other end of the apparatus, which are adapted to receive outputs of at least one selected component of the plurality of components, the selected component which is selectively removed from the first flow to one of the regions; a waste channel through which unselected components are removed from the first flow; a plurality of pumps connected to at least one reservoir, to control flow rates of the first flow and the additional flow(s); and a computer which controls a selection of one of the plurality of components from the fluid mixture.
US09000352B2 Optical coupling device having at least dual lens and a reflective surface
An optical coupling device includes an optical coupling member, at least one photoelectric converter, and at least one optical fiber. The optical coupling member has a first surface, on which at least one first lens is provided, a second surface, on which at least one second lens is provided, and a reflective surface. The photoelectric converter faces the first lens of the optical coupling member, and the optical fiber faces the second lens of the optical coupling member. The optical coupling device satisfies a condition of 0.3<β<0.9; β=NA1/NA2, where NA1 is a numerical aperture of the photoelectric converter; NA2 is a numerical aperture of the optical fiber.
US09000351B2 Semiconductor integrated circuit and optical sensor device using the same
A resistor array is provided in an element array. A mean value of a characteristic-value distribution is associated with a median of combined resistance values obtained by the element array. An array of trimming information pieces corresponding to combined resistance values larger than the median is set in a descending order of ‘15’ to ‘8’ in decimal number, and an array of trimming information pieces corresponding to combined resistance values less than the median is set in an ascending order of ‘0’ to ‘7’ in decimal number. A circuit converts trimming information derived from the trimming information generation circuit to generate element selection information for selecting turn-off resistors to obtain combined resistance values from the resistor array. Thus, the number of melted-and-cut fuses involved in generation of trimming information associated within the range of “mean value±2σ” in the distribution is reduced.
US09000349B1 Sense node capacitive structure for time of flight sensor
An increased sense node capacitance, mainly for 3D time-of-flight (TOF) applications, includes a storage structure that combines the advantages of gate and diffusion capacitance in order to improve the overall capacitance. The storage structure provides higher capacitance per unit area and accordingly a better fill-factor/sensitivity of the pixel; improved noise behaviour because of the use of gate capacitances, better protection against interacting signals and thus better signal quality.
US09000348B2 Method and apparatus for carrying out a switching process using an operating element including at least one light-emitting diode as a display and a device for measuring the voltage of same
The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for performing a switching operation with the aid of a operation element (13). In order to avoid mechanical components, at least one light-emitting diode (14) is used as the operating element (13), and the voltage (U) on the at least one light-emitting diode (14) is measured in the switched-off state, and the switching operation is performed when the measured voltage (15) falls below a pregiven lower threshold (18) over a pregiven time period (19).
US09000344B2 Focal plane array periphery through-vias for read out integrated circuit
A focal plane array (FPA) including a photodiode array (PDA) and a read out integrated circuit (ROIC). The PDA can include a plurality of conductive through-vias extending through the PDA and electrically isolated from the PDA. The plurality of conductive through-vias can be electrically coupled to circuitry on the ROIC circuit side. The plurality of conductive through-vias can include I/O interconnects such as BGA or other flip-chip bump interconnects that replace conventional wire bond connections, thereby reducing area requirements for bond pads on the ROIC and providing full area coverage of the ROIC circuitry by the PDA bulk material. Embodiments may therefore eliminate wire bonds using bonding to a plurality of metal traces for routing of these interconnects. In an embodiment, an optically transparent lid can include a plurality traces electrically coupled to the plurality of conductive through-vias.
US09000341B2 Method for detecting light-emitting elements having uniform luminous flux
A method for detecting light amount uniformity is applicable to a light-emitting device including a plurality of light-emitting elements. First, the light-emitting device is placed in a sensed region of a photo-sensing apparatus. Then, the following steps are executed N times: during the nth execution, turning on the (n+i×N)th light-emitting element, where i is 0 or a positive integer, n is less than or equal to N, and n and N are positive integers; detecting light emission of the light-emitting element with the photo-sensing apparatus to produce a scanned image; and finally, comparing whether the bright spots corresponding to the light-emitting elements in the scanned images produced through the N steps are consistent, and outputting an output signal indicating whether the light-emitting device is normal or abnormal.
US09000338B2 Cooking device
Multicore electric wires 31 for connecting an operation key sheet 4a and a control section of an oven body are loosely inserted into a hinge shaft 5b in a cylindrical shape and a door pipe 30 in a cylindrical shape having a length exceeding a half of the height of a door 2, and the door pipe 30 guides the electric wires 31 along the axial direction of the hinge shaft 5b. When the door 2 is opened/closed, torsional stress caused in the electric wires 31 are dispersed over the electric wires 31 disposed correspondingly to the length of the door pipe 30.
US09000334B1 Electromagnetic boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion fuel valve nozzle and induction heater
A Bleve (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion) reaction wherein fuel is pumped from a fuel line and is fed through a solenoid valve to a BLEVE reaction chamber. The BLEVE reaction takes place in the bleve chamber, during which a bleve is released and supplied via the bleve outlet nozzle. A thermal housing with embedded electrical resistive wire, is a method and installation for generating sufficient heat causing a bleve. The fuel is heated by the electrical resistive wire as it is moved into the bleve-reaction chamber. As bleved fuel is introduced into the combustion chamber, the latent heat causes the bleve to auto-ignite upon contact with the oxygen producing a blue flame. The cycle of the process is controlled by means of a regulating control. The method described is particularly suited for a bleved fuel valve nozzled burner.
US09000332B2 Apparatus and method for heating an endodontic instrument by infrared radiation
An apparatus and method for heating an endodontic instrument by infrared radiation includes a housing defining a chamber. An infrared heating element is positioned within the chamber. The housing includes an aperture and an adjacent holder for holding the endodontic instrument, such as an obturator. The endodontic instrument held by the holder extends through the aperture and into the chamber. The infrared heating element directs infrared radiation toward the endodontic instrument, which heats the endodontic instrument.
US09000330B2 Sheet composition for pipe connection, and sheet for electrofoaming fusion and connecting apparatus for underground pipes using the sheet composition
The present invention relates to a connecting apparatus used for connecting underground pipes and to a composition for preparing a foamed sheet for the same. Specifically, the present invention relates to a sheet composition for pipe connection which comprises 1 to 10 parts by weight of a masterbatch including low-density polyethylene, high-density polyethylene, a maleic anhydride graft copolymer, a metallocene polyethylene elastomer, a foaming agent, and an additive, based on 100 parts by weight of a base resin including low-density polyethylene, high-density polyethylene, a maleic anhydride graft copolymer, and a metallocene polyethylene elastomer. When using the composition according to the present invention, a non-foamed sheet is produced during melt extrusion, and a foamed sheet is obtained at a high temperature by laminating the non-foamed sheet with a heater line and applying electricity thereto. Therefore, the sheet composition can be fused and filled into a pipe.
US09000328B2 Servicing arrangement for a portable air compressor/generator
A system, in one embodiment, may include an engine, a compressor coupled to the engine, and an oil fill assembly coupled to the compressor. The oil fill assembly relocates an oil fill location from a bottom region of the compressor to a top region of the compressor. A system, in other embodiments, may include a compressor retrofit kit. The kit may include a first tube configured to couple with a drain or an existing oil fill disposed in a base region of a compressor. The kit also may include a second tube coupled to the first tube, wherein the second tube is configured to couple with a vent in the compressor. The kit may include a relocated oil fill section coupled to the first tube, the second tube, or a combination thereof. A system having a compressor retrofit kit attached to the case of the compressor is also provided.
US09000327B2 Laser welding method and laser welding system
A focal point controlling section is configured and arranged to control a focal point of the laser beam outputted from a laser oscillator to selectively focus the laser beam on a surface of a workpiece. A laser irradiation position moving section is configured to move a laser irradiation position at which the laser beam strikes on the surface of the workpiece. A control unit is configured to change a heat amount imparted on the surface of the workpiece to switch between a welding state and a non-welding state by controlling at least one of the focal point controlling section and the laser irradiation position moving section while controlling the laser oscillator to continuously output the laser beam before and after switching between the welding state and the non-welding state.
US09000324B2 Fabrication of load compressor scroll housing
A method of fabricating a load compressor scroll housing includes the steps of forging near net shape parts that are machined and subsequently welded together. The forged portions are machined to define specific features of the scroll housing along with the mating surfaces. An interface between top and bottom portions is defined within the volute chamber. The weld joint at the interface provides a finished surface within the volute chamber such that airflow is not adversely affected and additional machine process are not required within the volute chamber after formation of the weld joint.
US09000323B2 Method for connecting a shaft and a hub and shaft-hub arrangement
A method for connecting a shaft and a hub, the hub having a first joining portion and a second joining portion for a connection to corresponding joining portions of the shaft. The shaft and the hub are pressed together at contact points in the area of the first joining portions, while the second joining portions are not yet in contact with one another, and a welding current is fed via the contact points of the parts that have been pressed together, so that the contact points fuse. The shaft is pressed into the hub, while the first joining portions are being fused, until substantially a press fit is formed between the second joining portions.
US09000317B2 Touch-activated device based on dielectric elastomers and method of manufacture
A touch-activated device IS based on dielectric elastomers and includes a method for manufacturing same. The device includes a matrix of dielectric elastomer actuators (3) with, a matrix of upper electrodes (2) connected in rows (20); a matrix of lower electrodes (2′) connected in columns (21); a layer of dielectric elastomer (1) between the matrix of upper electrodes (2) and lower electrodes (2′); a passive upper layer (8) and a passive lower layer (8′) that cover the elastomer matrix (3); a printed circuit board (7) with electrical terminals (9) connected electrically to the rows (20) and columns (21) of electrodes (2,2′) of the elastomer matrix (3); a matrix of actuator pins (5) partially embedded in a pin support layer (6) on the passive upper layer (8), the base of the actuator pins (5a) facing the upper electrodes (2). The device is used to generate tactile visual images.
US09000316B2 Electrical switching apparatus and link assembly therefor
A link assembly is for an electrical switching apparatus, such as a circuit breaker. The circuit breaker includes a housing, separable contacts enclosed by the housing, and an operating mechanism for opening and closing the separable contacts. The operating mechanism includes a movable contact arm. The separable contacts comprise a stationary contact and a movable contact. The movable contact is disposed on the movable contact arm. The link assembly includes a pivot assembly pivotably coupled to the movable contact arm, a link element pivotably coupled to the pivot assembly, and a biasing element, such as a spring. A first end of the spring is coupled to the link element, and a second end of the spring is coupled to the circuit breaker housing.
US09000315B2 Waterproof switch having uniform tactile feel
A manually operated switch assembly is disclosed. The switch assembly includes a housing, a switch mechanism, and an actuator assembly. The switch mechanism is housed within the housing and is configured to open or close a circuit upon actuation. The actuator assembly is shiftably supported by the housing and generally includes a depressible actuator and a stability element. The actuator presents an actuator length and serves to actuate the switch mechanism when depressed. The stability element is configured to ensure that the actuator moves substantially uniformly along the actuator length when the actuator is depressed such that actuation of the switch mechanism is facilitated regardless of where the actuator is depressed along the actuator length. The switch assembly may be waterproofed, and be formed, at least in part, by a curable liquid sealant supplied to the switch assembly from a single fluid source.
US09000310B2 Split, non-metallic electrical insulating bushing
A split, non-metallic electrical insulating bushing for placement on a terminating end of an electrical conduit, the bushing rotatable between a first open configuration and a second closed configuration and having first and second hemispherically shaped bushing portions. Both bushing portions have a first end and a second end. The first ends are dimensioned to rotate with respect to each other. The second end of the first bushing portion includes a bore for receipt of a fastener, while the second end of the second bushing portion includes an aperture dimensioned for receipt of the fastener. The second end of the first insulating portion has a projecting pin and the second end of the second insulating portion has an orifice dimensioned for receipt of the projecting pin.
US09000301B2 Complex harness
A complex harness includes a composite cable including an electric brake cable, an ABS sensor cable and an outer sheath. The electric brake cable and the ABS sensor cable are integrated by being commonly covered with the outer sheath.
US09000288B2 Current collector bar and grid pattern for a photovoltaic solar cell
A solar panel has a number of rectilinear photovoltaic solar cells. Each solar cell has four edges, a current collector bar having at least two conductively coupled collector bar segments, and a grid of electrodes conductively coupled to the collector bar. A first collector bar segment is substantially parallel to and proximate to a first edge of the solar cell, a second collector bar segment is substantially parallel to and proximate to a second edge of the solar cell, the second edge being orthogonal with respect to the first edge. In some disclosed techniques, the solar panel has a string of solar cells disposed on a surface of the solar panel in a substantially spiral or serpentine manner and no solar cell within the string is electrically connected to another solar cell in the string by any means other than a cell interconnect.
US09000287B1 Electrical guitar interface method and system
In some embodiments, an electric guitar interface system, includes a first touchpad of an electric guitar configured to detect a user input, and a control unit coupled to the first touchpad. The control unit may be configured to set a first parameter of the electric guitar's output as a function of a position of the user input along the first axis. The first parameter includes a first pickup gain. The first pickup gain may be for at least one of a bridge pickup, a middle pickup, and a neck pickup. The first parameter includes a second pickup gain.
US09000285B2 System and method for analysis and creation of music
A method and system for analyzing patterns in the relationships of notes of an input piece of music. The method comprises generating a set of the most frequently occurring note pitches in ascending pitch order that matches an interval pattern, and detecting out-of-key pitches that lie outside of this interval pattern. One or more potential key sequence bifurcations are identified which represent a list of possible key sequences according to forwards and backwards analysis. By finding patterns of repetition in the chordal sequences that may be generated according to these key sequence bifurcations, a key sequence that allows the most frequently recurring chord sequences may be chosen. Chord sequences may be analyzed by using ghost chords, temporary harmonic structures that are created, updated and finalized over time according to a combination of essential and inessential note fragments. The method further comprises identifying non-harmony pitches according to the analyzed chord sequence.
US09000283B1 Nitride sustain
A guitar slide or other musical instrument string-contacting component has a core that consists essentially of a metal composition which is susceptible to the formation of nitrides and carbides of the metal composition upon proper exposure to carbon and nitrogen. A diffusion layer circumscribes the core and consists essentially of nitrides and carbides of the metal composition. A compound layer circumscribes the diffusion layer and consists essentially of the metal composition, nitrogen, and oxygen. In one physical embodiment, the guitar slide includes a generally tubular body having a conical outer surface tapering downward from a first open finger receiving end to a second smaller end. The outer surface and the inner surface are both preferably conical. In another physical embodiment, the guitar slide is provided with a domed end.
US09000282B1 Guitar Bracing
A guitar has improved bracing. Specifically, some embodiments have radial main braces which do not intersect a center of a bridge plate. Some embodiments have radial main braces which are connected by web braces. Some embodiments have suspended main braces extending from the bridge plate.
US09000281B2 Enhanced vertical piano action system and method
Systems and methods are involved with but are not limited to: a vertical piano action including: a substantially vertically oriented string; a hammer assembly including a hammer, a hammer butt, and a backstop portion, the backstop portion coupled to the hammer butt and extending therefrom; a jack member, the jack member including a first jack member end; a repetition spring coupled to the hammer assembly and coupled to the jack member; and an engagement member including an elastic member and an outer skin, the elastic member wrapped under compression with the outer skin, the engagement member coupled to the hammer butt and so oriented to physically engage with the first jack member end during one or more portions of travel by the first jack member. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.
US09000276B2 Inbred corn line 3HK232
An inbred corn line, designated 3HK232, the plants and seeds of the inbred corn line 3HK232, methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, produced by crossing the inbred corn line 3HK232 with itself or with another corn plant, and hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line 3HK232 with another corn line or plant and to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic corn plants produced by that method. This invention also relates to inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line 3HK232, to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line 3HK232 and to the inbred corn lines derived by the use of those methods.
US09000270B2 Hybrid melon variety 34-780 RZ
The present invention relates to a Cucumis melo seed designated 34-780 RZ, which may exhibit andromonoecious sex expression, a circular to slightly broad elliptic shape in longitudinal section, a very light to light intensity of the grey ground color of the fruit skin, a small to medium size of the pistil scar, a medium thickness of the cork layer with a linear and netted pattern of a medium density, medium time of ripening, a long to very long shelf life, and intermediate resistance to powdery mildew Podosphaera xanthii (Px) race 1, race 2, race 5. The present invention also relates to a Cucumis melo plant produced by growing the 34-780 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the melon cultivar, represented by melon variety 34-780 RZ.
US09000251B2 Draining wound dressing
A wound dressing is made of multiple layers and includes a collection chamber that is in fluid communication with a drainage channel. When applied over a wound, the wound dressing provides protection for the wound while allowing air and fluids to evacuate from the wound through the collection chamber and out through the drainage channel. The wound dressing can include a valve that restricts air and fluids from entering the wound, which is beneficial for treating pneumothorax.
US09000247B2 Combined heavy reformate dealkylation-transalkylation process for maximizing xylenes production
A method of forming mixed xylenes from a heavy reformate using a dealkylation-transalkylation system includes the step of introducing both a heavy reformate containing methyl ethyl benzenes and tri-methyl benzenes and that is sufficiently free of toluene and a hydrogen-containing material into the dealkylation stage such that the heavy reformate and the hydrogen-containing material intermingle and contact the hydrodealkylation catalyst. The dealkylation-transalkylation system includes dealkylation, non-aromatic product gas separations and transalkylation stages. Toluene forms from the reaction of methyl ethyl benzenes and hydrogen in the presence of the hydrodealkylation catalyst. The method also includes the step of introducing a dealkylated heavy reformate into the transalkylation stage such that the dealkylated heavy reformate contacts a transalkylation catalyst, forming a transalkylation stage product mixture includes mixed xylenes.
US09000246B2 Methods of refining and producing dibasic esters and acids from natural oil feedstocks
Methods are provided for refining natural oil feedstocks and producing dibasic esters and/or dibasic acids. The methods comprise reacting a terminal olefin with an internal olefin in the presence of a metathesis catalyst to form a dibasic ester and/or dibasic acid. In certain embodiments, the olefin esters are formed by reacting the feedstock in the presence of a metathesis catalyst under conditions sufficient to form a metathesized product comprising olefins and esters, separating the olefins from the esters in the metathesized product, and transesterifying the esters in the presence of an alcohol to form a transesterified product having olefin esters.
US09000244B2 Process for production of biodiesel
A multi-stage reactor system for preparing biodiesel is used to increase efficiency and yield and reduce impurities. A three-stage transesterification reaction for preparing biodiesel can include one high-shear cavitation reactor and two low-shear cavitation reactors, preferably in series, and optionally one or more separation vessels for removing waste and recycling triglyceride feedstock, catalyst and alcohol to the high-shear cavitation reactor.
US09000241B2 Use of copper-nickel catalysts for dehlogenation of chlorofluorocompounds
The disclosure describes a process for dehalogenation of chlorofluorocompounds. The process comprises contacting a saturated chlorofluorocompound with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst at a temperature sufficient to remove chlorine and/or fluorine substituents to produce a fluorine containing terminal olefin.
US09000235B2 Extractive distillation of crude alcohol product
Recovery of ethanol from a crude ethanol product obtained from the hydrogenation of acetic acid using an extractive distillation column. The column yields a residue that comprises ethanol, acetic acid, and the extractive agent. The extractive agent may be water and may be separated from the residue and returned to the extractive distillation column.
US09000231B2 Processes for making magnolol and derivatives thereof
Described herein are high yield methods for making magnolol (5,5′-diallyl-biphenyl-2,2′-diol) and tetrahydro-magnolol (5,5′-dipropyl-biphenyl-2,2′-diol).
US09000230B2 Method of preparing glycerol alkyl ethers
A process for glycerol etherification, including a recycle of glycerol and/or mono-ether, to produce glycerol alkyl ethers with low amount of mono-ether by reacting glycerol and olefinic hydrocarbon, and/or the corresponding aldehydes, ketones and alcohols, having 2 to 10 carbon atoms in the presence of homogeneous acid catalyst with hindered formation of olefin oligomers comprising of two essential steps: reaction step (1) neutralization and salt removal step (2).
US09000218B2 Process for preparing secondary amines in the liquid phase
The present application relates to a process for preparing secondary amines by aminating excess primary or secondary alcohols with primary amines in the liquid phase in the presence of copper-comprising catalysts.
US09000212B2 Method for producing compound with carbonyl group by using ruthenium carbonyl complex having tridentate ligand as dehydrogenation oxidation catalyst
Provided by the present invention is a method for efficient oxidation of alcohols by using, as a catalyst for dehydrogenation oxidation, a ruthenium complex which can be easily produced and easily handled and is obtainable at a relatively low cost. The invention relates to a method of producing a compound having a carbonyl group by dehydrogenation oxidation of alcohols by using as a catalyst the ruthenium carbonyl complex represented by the following general formula (1) RuXY(CO)(L) (1) (in the general formula (1), X and Y may be the same or different from each other and represent an anionic ligand, and L represents a tridentate aminodiphosphine ligand).
US09000211B2 Process for production of methacrylic acid ester having increased yield
This invention provides a method for producing α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid esters in high yield from acetone cyanohydrin and sulfuric acid through the separation and concurrent catalytic conversion of reaction side products to additional α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid ester product. The catalyst comprises at least one Group IA element and may include a porous support and/or a promoter element selected from at least one of phosphorous, boron, titanium, zinc, zirconium, tin, bismuth, cerium, and alkaline earth metals. The method for producing methacrylic acid esters, such as methylmethacrylate (MMA), comprises the steps of: i) providing an alkyl alcohol and an organic traction comprising an alkyl methacrylate, an alkyl α-hydroxyisobutyrate and an alkoxyisobutyrate; ii) vaporizing at least a portion of the organic fraction and at least a portion of the alkyl alcohol; iii) contacting the vaporized organic fraction and alcohol with a catalyst comprising at least one element selected from the group consisting of lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium and francium, to convert the alkyl ahydroxyisobutyrate and alkyl alkoxyisobutyrate to additional alkyl methacrylate and produce a mixture comprising alkyl methacrylate, methacrylic acid, alkyl alcohol, and water.
US09000208B2 Glutamate derivatives or salts thereof
Compounds having an excellent CaSR agonist activity are in demand. The invention provides glutamate derivatives or salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the glutamate derivatives, preventive or therapeutic agents for diarrhea, hyperparathyroidism or peptic ulcer.
US09000202B2 Method for producing inorganic oxide particles
The present invention relates to a method for producing inorganic oxide particles, comprising at least the following steps of: coagulating a dispersion obtained by carrying out the hydrolysis reaction and the polycodensation reaction of a metal alkoxide in the presence of a basic catalyst; filtering the dispersion to obtain particles; and drying the particles, wherein the step of coagulating the dispersion is carried out by adding a coagulant comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of carbon dioxide, ammonium carbonate, ammonium hydrogen carbonate and ammonium carbamate to the dispersion. The inorganic oxide particles obtained by the method of the present invention have high purity and are excellent in flowability.
US09000200B2 Process for the preparation of metallocene complexes
A process to prepared bridged bis(indenyl)ligands, comprising the step of reacting a 2-indenylpinacolyl borane compound with a bromosubstituted compound in the presence of a Pd catalyst and a base to form the corresponding bridged bis(indenyl) ligand. The process may further comprise the step of reacting a 2-bromo indene compound with pinacolborane in the presence of a Pd catalyst and a base to form the corresponding 2-indenylpinacolylborane compound. These bridged bis(indenyl)ligands may suitably be used in the preparation of metallocene complexes, such as 2,2′-bis(2-indenyl)biphenyl ZrCl2 and 1,2-bis(2-indenyl)benzene ZrCl2. These metallocene complexes may be used for the polymerization, optionally in the presence of a cocatalyst, of one or more α-olefins, preferably for the polymerization of ethylene.
US09000197B2 Continuous transesterification method
The invention relates to a continuous method for producing esters, in which at least one polyol ester of formula (I) (R1—COO)mR2 (I), where R1 represents hydrogen or an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group containing 1 to 50 carbon atoms, R2 represents an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group containing 2 to 10 carbon atoms, and m represents a number from 2 to 10 and is smaller than or equal to the number of carbon atoms in R2, is reacted with at least one monohydric alcohol of formula (II) R3—OH (II), where R3 represents an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group containing 1 to 30 C atoms, using microwave radiation in a reaction tube, the longitudinal axis of which extends in the direction of propagation of the microwaves of a single-mode microwave applicator, so as to obtain at least one ester of formula (III) R1—COO—R3 (III), where R1 and R3 have the meanings indicated above.
US09000196B2 Making epoxidized esters from epoxidized natural fats and oils
Processes are described for making epoxidized fatty acid esters from epoxidized natural fats and oils, wherein low moisture fats and oils are identified and selected or made and used in a transesterification process. The products undergo phase separation, and reduced molar excesses of alcohol may be employed compared to processes not employing a low moisture feedstock.
US09000195B2 Process for obtaining olopatadine and intermediates
Olopatadine can be obtained by means of a process comprising hydrolysis of a compound of general formula (II), wherein Y is OR1, wherein R1 is C1-C7 alkyl, C3-C7 cycloalkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or heterocycle; or NR2R3, wherein R2 and R3, independently from each other, are C1-C7 alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or R2 and R3 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bound form a heterocycle of 3 to 7 members, obtained by means of a process comprising reacting the corresponding ester or amide of 6,11-dihydro-11-oxodibenz[b,e]oxepin-2-acetic acid with a suitable Wittig reagent, in the presence of a base in a reaction medium comprising an organic solvent.
US09000193B2 Process for the preparation of cabazitaxel
The present invention discloses a process for the preparation of 4-acetoxy-2α-benzoyloxy-5β,20-epoxy-1-hydroxy-7β,10β-dimethoxy-9-oxotax-11-en-13α-yl(2R,3S)-3-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-2-hydroxy-3-phenyl-propionate Cabazitaxel (I).
US09000190B2 Amide compound or salt thereof, biofilm inhibitor, biofilm remover and disinfectant containing the same
The present invention provides a new amide compound and salt thereof that is capable of inhibiting biofilm formation or removing deposited biofilms. The present invention also provides a biofilm formation inhibitor or a biofilm remover containing the amide compound or salt thereof as an active ingredient.An amide compound or salt thereof according to the present invention is denoted by General Formula (1): wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group, R2 is a C5-12 alkyl group, and Q is a substituent denoted by Formula (Q1) or (Q2), wherein n and m are 0 or 1.
US09000186B2 Ring-fused heterocyclic derivative
A ring-fused heterocyclic derivative represented by the following general formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof having a T-type calcium channel regulatory effect and useful as a pruritus therapeutic and/or preventive agent, and the like are provided. In the general formula (I), R1 represents optionally substituted lower alkyl, and the like; R2 represents an optionally substituted cycloalkyl, and the like; Q represents a hydrogen atom, and the like; R3 represents —C(═O)NR8R9 (wherein R8 and R9 may be the same or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom, and the like), and the like; L1 represents —CR11AR11B— (wherein R11A and R11B may be the same or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom, and the like), and the like; and W1 and W2 may be the same or different, and each represents C—R12 (wherein R12 represents a hydrogen atom, and the like), and the like.
US09000179B2 Inhibitors of proliferation and activation of signal transducer and activator of transcription (STATs)
Pyridine compounds effective in modulation STAT3 and/or STAT5 activation are provided that are useful in the prevention and treatment of proliferative disease and conditions including cancer, inflammation and proliferative skin disorders.
US09000178B2 Compound containing pyridine ring and method for producing halogenated picoline derivative and tetrazolyloxime derivative
Disclosed is a compound containing a pyridine ring that can be synthesized in an industrially advantageous manner, and is useful as an intermediate for producing tetrazolyloxime derivatives that exhibit fungicidal activity (wherein R0 represents a C1-6 alkoxy group, C1-6 alkoxy-C1-6 alkoxy group or the like, R1 represents a C1-2 alkoxycarbonyl group, acetyl group or the like, Z represents a halogen atom, cyano group or the like, X represents a halogen atom, and n represents an integer of 0 to 3), and industrially advantageous production methods for producing 2-substituted amino-6-halomethylpyridine derivatives and tetrazolyloxime derivatives.
US09000176B2 Pyrazole derivatives, preparation method thereof, and composition for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis containing same
The present invention provides pyrazole derivative compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds of the present invention have an excellent effect of preventing and treating osteoporosis.
US09000172B2 Substituted tetrahydroisoquinoline compounds as factor XIa inhibitors
The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): or stereoisomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein all of the variables are as defined herein. These compounds are inhibitors of factor XIa and/or plasma kallikrein which may be used as medicaments.
US09000169B2 Compounds and organic electronic device using the same
The present invention provides a new compound and an organic electronic device using the same. The organic electronic device according to the present invention exhibits excellent properties in views of efficiency, driving voltage and a life span.
US09000160B2 Process for the preparation of 2-amino-5,8-dimethoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine from 4-chloro-2,5-dimethoxypyrimidine
2-Amino-5,8-dialkoxy[1,2,4]-triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidines are manufactured from 4-chloro-2,5-dialkoxypyrimidines in a process that avoids hydrazine and cyanogen halide.
US09000157B2 Metallic compound and organic electroluminescence device comprising the same
The present invention relates to an organic electroluminescence device containing a light emitting metallic compound of Chemical Formula 1. In the Chemical Formula 1, M is selected from Ir, Pt, Rh, Re, and Os, and m is 2, provided that m is 1 when M is Pt.
US09000155B2 Cyclic triazo sodium channel blockers
The present invention relates to triazine compounds having sodium channel blocking properties, and to use of the compounds for preparation of medicaments for treatment of associated disorders. The compounds are of formula I: in which R1 is a halo-alkyl group and A is an optionally substituted aromatic heterocyclic or carbocyclic ring system, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.
US09000153B2 Imidazo[4,5-c]quinolines as DNA-PK inhibitors
The invention relates to compounds of the formulae (I) and (II) in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R8, X and m have the meaning indicated in the claims, and/or physiologically acceptable salts, tautomers and stereoisomers thereof, including mixtures thereof in all ratios. The compounds of the formula (I) can be used for the inhibition of serine/threonine protein kinases and for the sensitization of cancer cells to anticancer agents and/or ionizing radiation. The invention also relates to the use of the compounds of the formula (I) in the prophylaxis, therapy or progress control of cancer, tumors, metastases or angiogenesis disorders, in combination with radiotherapy and/or an anticancer agent. The invention furthermore relates to a process for the preparation of the compounds of the formula (I).
US09000149B2 Mixture and method for reducing cholesterol using hydrophobic microparticles
The present invention relates to mixtures including hydrophobic microparticles comprising a positively charged polymer (e.g. a polysaccharide such as chitosan) non-covalently bound to an anionic or non-ionic surfactant such as lecithin. The mixtures are useful for reducing cholesterol of an animal, for example a bird such as a chicken or any type of mammal. Methods of manufacture and use of the mixtures are also disclosed herein.
US09000147B2 Nicotyl riboside compositions and methods of use
The invention relates to compositions of nicotinoyl ribosides and nicotinamide riboside derivatives and their methods of use. In some embodiments, the invention relates to methods of making nicotinoyl ribosides. In some embodiments, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and nutritional supplements containing a nicotinoyl riboside. In further embodiments, the invention relates to methods of using nicotinoyl ribosides and nicotinamide riboside derivatives that promote the increase of intracellular levels of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) in cells and tissues for improving cell and tissue survival.
US09000139B2 Composition for preventing or treating cervical cancer having human papillomavirus plasmodium and immunity enhancer
A composition for preventing or treating cervical cancer comprising a human papillomavirus plasmodium and an immunity enhancer is provided. A fusion protein including a fusion polypeptide recombined to transform a 3D structure of E6 and E7, which are antigens against types 16 and 18 human papillomavirus (HPV), a signal peptide for secreting the fusion polypeptide outside the cells and an immunity enhancer peptide present in an individual is also provided. The fusion protein may be useful in treating HPV-triggered tumors by inducing an immune response specific to the antigens against the HPV types 16 and 18.
US09000137B2 Nucleic acid aptamers against plasmodium lactate dehydrogenase and histidine-rich protein II and uses thereof for malaria diagnosis
The present invention provides nucleic acid aptamers that bind to Plasmodium proteins lactate dehydrogenase and histidine-rich protein II, and uses thereof for the diagnosis of malaria. Aptamers against histidine-rich protein II may be used to detect the presence of Plasmodium species in general, whereas aptamers against lactate dehydrogenase can be used to specifically detect Plasmodium falciparum.
US09000133B2 Antibodies to OX-2/CD200 and uses thereof
This application provides methods and compositions for modulating and/or depleting CD200 positive cells.
US09000132B2 Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 antibody compositions and methods of use
The invention provides isolated anti-Lp-PLA2 antibodies that bind to Lp-PLA2. The invention also encompasses compositions comprising an anti-Lp-PLA2 antibody. These compositions can be provided in an article of manufacture or a kit. Another aspect of the invention is an isolated nucleic acid encoding an anti-Lp-PLA2 antibody, as well as an expression vector comprising the isolated nucleic acid. Also provided are cells that produce the anti-Lp-PLA2 antibodies. The invention encompasses a method of producing the anti-Lp-PLA2 antibodies. Other aspects of the invention are a method of detecting an Lp-PLA2 in a subject.
US09000129B2 Anti-GCC antibody molecules and methods for use of same
Antibodies and antigen-binding fragments of antibodies that bind GCC are disclosed. The invention also provides therapeutic and diagnostic methods utilizing the antibodies and antigen-binding fragments provided herein.
US09000128B2 Antibodies against a proliferating inducing ligand (APRIL) and methods of use thereof
The present invention relates to a binding compound which binds to human APRIL. More specifically the invention provides, compositions of anti-APRIL specific antibodies and methods to use such antibodies in modulating the biological activity APRIL, particularly in inflammatory diseases, inhibition of cell proliferation and cancer.
US09000127B2 Antibodies that bind and block triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells-1 (TREM-1)
The invention relates to antibodies that are capable of specifically binding TREM-1 and preventing the activation of TREM-1, a protein expressed on monocytes, macrophages and neutrophils. Such antibodies find utility in the treatment of individuals with an inflammatory disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.
US09000120B2 Storage-stable heat-activated tertiary amine catalysts for epoxy resins
Epoxy adhesive compositions contain a heat-activatable catalyst. The heat-activatable catalyst includes a tertiary amine catalyst and a novolac resin that has a weight average molecular weight of at least 3000. One-component epoxy adhesive formulations that contain the heat-activatable catalyst have unexpectedly good storage stability.
US09000119B2 Polymerizable composition for optical material, optical material, and method for producing optical material
A polymerizable composition for an optical material containing tolylene diisocyanate, an aliphatic polyisocyanate having 4 to 8 carbon atoms and one or more polythiols selected from pentaerythritol tetrakismercaptoacetate and pentaerythritol tetrakismercaptopropionate, is provided.
US09000118B2 Polyurethane foam
Polymer-modified polyol, for use as a starting material for polyurethane foam, is made by reacting an olamine, such as triethanolamine, with an isocyanate in the presence of a metal organic catalyst. The catalyst is a metal salt of an organic acid and the viscosity of the polymer-modified polyol is at least 2250 mPa·s. In one embodiment the catalyst is of the formulat M(O.CO.R.CH3)2 where M is a metal and R is a carbon chain of 6 to 20 carbons. A metal salt of a monohydroxy fatty acid, particularly ricinoleic acid may be used.
US09000116B2 Blow molding ethylene resin composition and blow molded article therefrom
A blow molding ethylene resin composition satisfies the following requirements [a], [b], [c] and [d] at the same time: [a] the melt flow rate (MFR) at a temperature of 190° C. under a load of 21.6 kg is in the range of 1.0 to 15 g/10 min; [b] the density is in the range of 955 to 970 kg/m3; [c] the number of methyl branches per 1000 carbon atoms is less than 0.1 according to 13C-NMR; [d] the tensile impact strength measured at −40° C. in accordance with JIS K 7160 is not less than 270 kJ/m2.
US09000115B2 Olefin block copolymers and production methods thereof
The present description relates to olefin block copolymers having excellent elasticity and processability in conjunction with enhanced heat resistance, and to a preparation method thereof. The olefin block copolymers comprise a plurality of blocks or segments that comprise ethylene or propylene repeating units and α-olefin repeating units at different mole fractions from one another, wherein the block copolymer shows peaks at the 2θ of 21.5±0.5° and 23.7±0.5° in a wide-angle x-ray diffraction (WAXD) pattern, and the peak ratio defined by (the peak area at 21.5±0.5°)/(the peak area at 23.7±0.5°) is no more than 3.0.
US09000114B2 Process and apparatus for mixing and splitting fluid streams
A process for continuously mixing at least two fluid streams and splitting the stream of the mixture into at least two partial streams, comprising a) providing streams of the at least two fluids via separated conduits; b) combining the streams of the fluids and forming a homogeneous mixture; c) measuring the pressure in the conduit conveying the mixture of the fluids; d) splitting the stream of the mixture of the fluids into at least two partial streams and feeding each of the partial streams to a conduit equipped with a flow control device controlled by a controller; and e) adjusting the flow rates of the partial streams of the mixture of the fluids by feeding the pressure information measured in step c) as process variable to the controllers controlling the flow control devices, a process for feeding a mixture of at least two fluids via at least two feeding points, an apparatuses for carrying out such processes and a process for polymerizing olefins.
US09000111B2 Thermoplastic resin, organic-inorganic hybrid composition and optical parts
An optical part comprising a thermoplastic resin having a recurring unit represented by the following formula (1): wherein R represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, or an aryl group; G represents a divalent linking group; A represents an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or —N(R1)—; R1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, or an aryl group; Q represents an atomic group of forming a hetero ring; and l indicates 0 or 1.
US09000105B2 Antipathogenic guanidinium copolymer
Antimicrobial, substituted alkyl guanidinium polymers, and methods to form same.
US09000104B2 Polyarylene sulfide
A polyarylene sulfide includes 0.01 to 5 mol %, per mol of arylene sulfide structural units, of a function group selected from the group consisting of an amino group, a carboxyl group, a hydroxyl group, an acid anhydride group, an isocyanate group, an epoxy group, a silanol group, and an alkoxysilane group having a dispersity represented by (weight average molecular weight)/(number average molecular weight) of 2.5 or less and a weight loss ratio at 100° C. to 330° C. of 0.2% by weight or less when the polyarylene sulfide is subjected to thermogravimetric analysis from 50° C. to 340° C. at a temperature ramp-up rate of 20° C./min under a non-oxidative atmosphere of normal pressure.
US09000102B2 Process for preparing amine-modified polyester resins with improved melt flow
The invention is directed to a process for preparing a linear or branched amine-modified thermoplastic resin with high flowability using as starting materials a linear or branched polyester and a primary or secondary aliphatic amine. The process does not require that the amine and polyester be combined in a liquid organic solvent during the process, and can be performed readily at ambient pressure. The amine-modified resins can be extruded and pelletized using normal operating conditions, making this process a versatile option for achieving a wide variety of viscosities in a simple, low cost, continuous operation.
US09000092B2 Rubber composition comprising a blocked mercaptosilane coupling agent
The invention relates to a rubber composition that is free of zinc or that contains less than 0.5 phr of zinc, which can be used for the manufacture of tires, based on at least: one diene elastomer; one sulphur-based crosslinking system; one inorganic filler as reinforcing filler; one blocked mercaptosilane of general formula I below: (R3O)R2R1—Si—Z—S—C(═O)-A in which: R1 and R2, which are identical or different, represent a monovalent hydrocarbon-based group chosen from alkyls, which are linear or branched, cycloalkyls or aryls, having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms; R3 represents a monovalent hydrocarbon-based group chosen from linear or branched alkyls having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; A represents hydrogen or a monovalent hydrocarbon-based group chosen from alkyls, which are linear or branched, cycloalkyls or aryls, having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms; Z represents a divalent bonding group comprising from 1 to 18 carbon atoms.
US09000090B2 Polyisoprene condoms
The present invention relates to processes for making synthetic polyisoprene latex and synthetic polyisoprene condoms. A process for making a compounded synthetic polyisoprene latex suitable for making a latex film comprises (a) compounding a synthetic polyisoprene latex with suitable compounding ingredients, (b) maturing the latex and optionally (c) storing the latex; characterized in that steps (a), (b) and (c) if included are carried out at a low temperature so as to minimize prevulcanization of the latex. Condoms can be made from latexes produced according to the process of the invention.
US09000089B2 Polyurea systems, processes for preparing the same and use thereof for postoperative adhesion barriers
Polyurea systems comprising: (a) an amino-functional aspartic ester of the general formula (I) wherein X represents an n-valent organic radical derived from a corresponding n-functional primary amine X(NH2)n, R1 and R2 each independently represent an organic radical having no Zerevitinov active hydrogens and n represents an integer of at least 2; and (b) an isocyanate functional prepolymer having a residual monomer content of less than 1% by weight, the prepolymer prepared by reacting: (b1) an aliphatic isocyante; and (b2) a polyol component having a number average molecular weight of ≧400 g/mol and an average OH functionality of 2 to 6, wherein the polyol component comprises one or more constituents selected from the group consisting of polyester polyols, polyester-polyether polyols and mixtures thereof; processes for making the same; postoperative adhesions barriers prepared therewith and dispensing systems for such polyurea systems.
US09000088B2 Hydrolysable silanes and elastomer compositions containing them
This invention relates to hydrolysable silanes useful in the modification of elastomers, and as coupling agents for diene elastomer compositions containing a filler. In particular the invention relates to novel hydrolysable silanes containing a piperazine ring and an ether or thioether linkage.
US09000087B2 Thermoplastic polymer mixtures, and applications thereof
Thermoplastic polymer mixture (M) comprising at least one poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1), at least one poly(arylene sulfide) (P2), and between 0 and 25 wt. % of the total weight of the thermoplastic mixture (M), of a thermoplastic polymer material (P3) consisting of (i) at least one poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) (P3a), and/or (ii) at least one poly(ether imide) (P3b), and/or at least one poly(ether imide sulfone) (P3c), wherein: the combined weight amount of the poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1) and the poly(arylene sulfide) (P2), based on the total weight of the polymer mixture (M), is of at least 30%, and the weight amount of the poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1), based on the combined weight of the poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1) and the poly(arylene sulfide) (P2), is of at most 90%.
US09000082B2 Heat/light-stabilized polyamide compositions
Heat and light-stabilized polyamide compositions containing a stabilization system that includes copper oxide and KBr, and have an excellent preservation of color and of the mechanical properties thereof after exposure to heat or to light; these compositions are especially useful for producing shaped articles in the automotive field.
US09000077B2 Phosphazene compound having vinyl group, resin composition containing the same, and circuit board manufactured from the same
A phosphazene compound having a vinyl group is manufactured by a reaction between a vinyl compound and a phosphazene compound having a hydroxyl group and added to a resin composition for manufacturing a prepreg or a resin film so as to be applicable to copper-clad laminates and printed circuit boards to thereby achieve satisfactory circuit laminate properties, namely low coefficient of thermal expansion, low dielectric properties, heat resistant, fire resistant, and halogen-free.
US09000069B1 Self-stratifying coatings
The present invention relates to coating compositions formed by combining two latex resins: a base latex resin and a stratifying latex resin. The stratifying latex resin comprises at least one “driver” to promote migration of the stratifying latex to the surface of the coating during curing or drying. Drivers may be selected from one or more of fluorine containing monomers incorporated into the stratifying latex, long chain acrylate monomers, such as lauryl methacrylate, wax, small particle size, or relatively low Tg.
US09000066B2 Multi-modal shape memory polymers
The present disclosure relates to a multi-modal shape memory polymer material comprising a blend of at least one polymer component having a first molecular weight and at least a second polymer component having a second molecular weight that is less than the first component.
US09000064B2 Composition for forming pattern and in-plane printing method using the same
A composition for forming a pattern includes: about 1% to about 10% by weight of a liquid prepolymer, about 40% to about 60% by weight of an acrylate having a hydrophilic group, about 10% to about 20% by weight of a viscosity modifier, about 1% to about 5% by weight of a photoinitiator, and an additive.
US09000063B2 Multistep UV process to create surface modified contact lenses
Medical devices having a wettable, biocompatible surface are described herein. Processes for producing such devices are also described.
US09000061B2 Foams and articles made from foams containing 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HFCO-1233zd)
The present invention relates to poured-in place polyurethane foams and polyol premixes comprising 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HFCO-1233zd) and one or more additional co-blowing agents.
US09000053B2 Process and system for reducing sizes of emulsion droplets and emulsions having reduced droplet sizes
A method of producing an emulsion includes preparing a droplet solution comprising first and second molecular species, the droplet solution being in a fluid phase, wherein the first molecular species is soluble in the second molecular species; forming a plurality of droplets from the droplet solution in a bulk fluid to create a first emulsion, the plurality of droplets having a first ensemble average radius in the bulk fluid, wherein the first molecular species of the droplet solution is at least partially soluble in the bulk fluid and the droplet solution is at least partially immiscible in the bulk fluid; and allowing molecules of the first molecular species to migrate from the plurality of fluid droplets to the bulk fluid due to a higher concentration of the first molecular species in the droplet solution than the bulk fluid to result in the plurality of droplets having a second ensemble average radius that is smaller than the first ensemble average radius. An emulsion includes a bulk fluid and a plurality of droplets dispersed in the bulk fluid. The plurality of droplets have an ensemble average radius less than about 25 nm and greater than about 5 nm.
US09000038B2 Methods and devices for providing prolonged drug therapy
Methods and devices for maintaining a desired therapeutic drug effect over a prolonged therapy period are provided. In particular, oral dosage forms that release drug within the gastrointestinal tract at an ascending release rate over an extended time period are provided. The dosage forms may additionally comprise an immediate-release dose of drug.
US09000037B2 Precursors of glutamate derivatives
This invention relates to novel precursors suitable for 18F radiolabeling of glutamate derivatives, methods for preparing such compounds and its intermediates, compositions comprising such compounds, kits comprising such compounds or compositions and methods for 18F radiolabeling of glutamate derivatives wherein the obtained 18F radiolabeled glutamate derivatives are suitable for diagnostic imaging by Positron Emission Tomography (PET) of proliferative diseases e.g. tumor in mammals.
US09000034B2 Antibiotic composition containing erythorbyl laurate and its usage
An antibiotic composition including erythorbyl laurate as an active ingredient and a use thereof are disclosed. Erythorbyl laurate is confirmed to have antibiotic effects on Gram-positive bacteria and thus is used as an antibiotic agent in foods, cosmetics, feeds, and the like and utilized in the form of a hand cleaner and other medicines for external application.
US09000033B2 Composition for improving skin condition and appearance
Disclosed is a cosmetic composition comprising prenylated isoflavonoid and a carrier, wherein the prenylated isoflavonoid is from about 0.0000001% to about 10%, preferably from 0.00001% to 1%, most preferably from 0.01% to 1%, by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. The active agent prenylated isoflavonoid induces a statistically significant upregulation of collagen 1A1 and elastin genes in normal human dermal fibroblasts. The composition is effective to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin and improve the appearance and condition of the skin.
US09000031B2 Thioxanthone-based autophagy inhibitor therapies to treat cancer
The present specification provides compositions comprising a thioxanthone-based autophagy inhibitor and/or a cancer therapeutic autophagy inducing compound, pharmaceutical kits comprising these compositions, and methods of treating cancer using such compounds, compositions and kits. Additionally, the present specification provides methods of treating cancer using a thioxanthone-based autophagy inhibitor and a radiotherapy.
US09000028B2 Indole and indazole compounds as an inhibitor of cellular necrosis
The present invention relates to indole or indazole compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts or isomers thereof which are useful for the prevention or treatment of cellular necrosis and necrosis-associated diseases. The present invention also relates to a method and a composition for the prevention or treatment of cellular necrosis and necrosis-associated diseases, comprising said indole or indazole compounds as an active ingredient.
US09000024B2 Pharmaceutical composition
The present invention provides compounds of Formula I: along with pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and methods of use thereof in subjects in need of treatment.
US09000018B2 Thiazolidin-4-one-derivatives
The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing at least one thiazolidin-4-one derivative to prevent or treat disorders associated with an activated immune system. Furthermore, the invention relates to novel thiazolidin-4-one derivatives notably for use as pharmaceutically active compounds. Said compounds particularly act also as immunosuppressive agents.
US09000013B2 Application methods to rapidly alter disease and injury states using molecular transport of B6
The present invention discloses methods of application employing B51B6 vitamins in molecular transport creams or gels to deliver B6 in a high dose to bring about therapeutic ways in human or mammal tissues to reverse a disease process or injury to bring about normal function of the affected tissues. Examples of disease changes to normal include, but are not limited to strokes, cellulitis, facial acne, precancerous lesions, nerve injury like paresthesia, periorbital hematoma, pentathol general anesthesia recovery, headaches, improved sight, hypothyroidism, dental pain, dental gingivitis, insect bites, delayed hypersensitivity states, phlebitis of veins and synergism of steroid activity.
US09000012B2 Fungicide hydroximoyl-heterocycles derivatives
The present invention relates to hydroximoyl-heterocycle derivatives, their process of preparation, their use as fungicide active agents, particularly in the form of fungicide compositions, and methods for the control of phytopathogenic fungi, notably of plants, using these compounds or compositions.
US09000011B2 Methods for treatment of Fabry disease
Provided are in vitro and in vivo methods for determining whether a patient with Fabry disease will respond to treatment with a specific pharmacological chaperone.
US09000009B2 Small molecule activators of mitochondrial function
Methods for improving mitochondrial function, decreasing iron accumulation, and/or decreasing oxidative stress by exposing cells or treating a subject to compounds or compositions of the general formula (I) are described that are beneficial in treating, for example, diseases and conditions such as Friedreich's ataxia, normal aging, and various neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Furthermore, such compounds are useful as probes for identifying defects in mitochondrial metabolism, mitochondrial iron accumulation, cellular stress among other mitochondrial diseases and helping to identify compounds active in overcoming such defects.
US09000005B2 Highly pure pyrroloquinolinyl-pyrrole-2,5-dione and pyrroloquinolinyl-pyrrolidine-2,5-dione and methods of preparing same
The present invention relates to highly-pure pyrroloquinolinyl-pyrrole-2,5-dione and pyrroloquinolinyl-pyrrolidine-2,5-dione, for example, 3-(5,6-dihydro-4H-pyrrolo[3,2,1-ij]quinolin-1-yl)-4-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione, 3-(5,6-dihydro-4H-pyrrolo[3,2,1-ij]quinolin-1-yl)-4-(1H-indol-3-yl)pyrrolidine-2,5-dione, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, and diastereomers thereof. The present invention also relates to methods for preparing highly-pure pyrroloquinolinyl-pyrrole-2,5-dione and pyrroloquinolinyl-pyrrolidine-2,5-dione, for example, 3-(5,6-dihydro-4H-pyrrolo[3,2,1-ij]quinolin-1-yl)-4-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione, 3-(5,6-dihydro-4H-pyrrolo[3,2,1-ij]quinolin-1-yl)-4-(1H-indol-3-yl)pyrrolidine-2,5-dione, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, and diastereomers thereof.
US09000000B2 Windshield washer conditioner
A system and method of collecting and conditioning rainwater and other moisture, such as dew, from a windshield of a vehicle and utilizing the collected fluid to replenish the fluids in the windshield washer reservoir. A collection funnel is positioned on a vehicle in order to collect rainwater and other moisture. Rainwater and other fluids from the collection funnel are directed to a conditioning cartridge where the water is de-ionized and windshield washer fluid is added. The cartridges are designed to be single replaceable units. The mixed fluid from the mixing cartridge is directed to the pre-existing windshield washer reservoir.
US08999999B2 Use of inhibitors of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk)
Disclosed herein are methods for treating a cancer comprising: a. administering a Btk inhibitor to a subject sufficient to result in an increase or appearance in the blood of a subpopulation of lymphocytes defined by immunophenotyping; b. determining the expression profile of one or more biomarkers from one or more subpopulation of lymphocytes; and c. administering a second agent based on the determined expression profile.
US08999993B2 Radioprotector compounds and methods
The invention relates to novel compounds, processes for their preparation and their use in protecting biological materials from radiation damage (radioprotection). Preferred compounds of the invention are those of Formula II, as follows: wherein W represents —N(R1R2) where R1 and R2 are not both hydrogen and where they may together form a 5, 6 or 7 membered ring structure, —NHN(R1R2), —NHR3N(R1R2), —NHR3OR2, —N(R3)R3OR2, —N(R1)R3OR3OR3, —OR3NR1R2, —OR3 or W represents piperidyl, piperazinyl, morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl or diazepanyl each of which may be optionally substituted by C1 to C4 alkyl, C2 to C4 alkenyl, —N(CO)N(R1R2), —N(CO)OR1, —N(CO)OR3OH, —(CO)NR1R2, —R3(CO)NR1R2, —R3OR1, —OR1, —N(R1R2) or —NH—; R1 and R2 are the same or different and are selected from hydrogen, C1 to C4 alkyl or C2 to C4 alkenyl; R3 is a C1 to C4 alkyl or C2 to C4 alkenyl group or chain; Z is the same or different and represents N or CH; Z′ is the same or different and represents N or C; X represents CH, N or NH, where is a double bond when X is CH or N and a single bond when X is NH; X′ represents N or NH, wherein when X is CH or NX′ is NH and wherein X and X′ are different and further where is a double bond when X′ is N and a single bond when X′ is NH; Q represents H, alkoxyl, —NR1R2, F or Cl; Q1 is absent when Z′ is N and when Z′ is C it represents H, alkoxyl, —NR1R2, F or Cl; A represents a five to ten membered single or multiple ring structure with heterocyclic N or O located at the ortho position, said ring including optional double bonds, substitutions and/or other heteroatoms and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof.
US08999988B2 Protein kinase inhibitors
Protein kinase inhibitors are disclosed having utility in the treatment of protein kinase-mediated diseases and conditions, such as cancer. The compounds of this invention have the following structure: including steroisomers, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A is a ring moiety selected from: and wherein R1, R2, R3, X, Z, L1, Cycl1, L2 and Cycl2 are as defined herein. Also disclosed are compositions containing a compound of this invention, as well as methods relating to the use thereof.
US08999986B2 Pyrrolo [2,3—D] pyrazin—7—ylpyrimidine compounds
Pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrazin-7-ylpyrimidine compounds are inhibitors of cell proliferation/cell vitality and can be employed for the treatment of tumors.
US08999984B2 Macrophage migration inhibitory factor antagonists and methods of using same
Methods of inhibiting one or more biological activities of Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) polypeptides are provided using an MIF inhibitory compound. The methods include therapeutic methods for treating cancers and inflammatory diseases.
US08999982B2 Pharmaceutically active compounds as Axl inhibitors
The present invention relates to 1-nitrogen-heterocyclic-2-carboxamides and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, the use of these derivatives as pharmaceutically active agents, especially for the treatment and/or prevention of Axl receptor tyrosine kinase subfamily induced disorders, including cancer and primary tumor metastases, and pharmaceutical compositions containing at least one of said 1-nitrogen-heterocyclic-2-carboxamide derivatives and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
US08999981B2 3-amido-pyrrolo[3,4-C]pyrazole-5(1H, 4H,6H) carbaldehyde derivatives
The present invention relates to compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of Formula (I): wherein X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 are as defined above. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and to methods of treating diabetes mellitus and its complications (including in particular diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy or neuropathy), cancer, ischemia, inflammation, central nervous system disorders, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease and dermatological disease pression, viral diseases, inflammatory disorders, or diseases in which the liver is a target organ.
US08999980B2 Oxazine derivatives
The present invention provides, for example, a compound mentioned below as a medicament for treating or preventing the diseases induced by production, secretion or deposition of amyloid-β proteins.A compound of the formula (I): wherein R1, R2a, R2b, R3, R4a, R4b, ring A and the dashed lines are defined in the specification, its pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a solvate thereof.
US08999970B2 Administration of an anti-obesity compound to individuals with renal impairment
The present disclosure relates to methods for weight management in an individual in need thereof by determining the level of renal sufficiency of the individual and prescribing or administering a therapeutically effective amount of (R)-8-chloro-1-methyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-3-benzazepine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or hydrate thereof to the individual, provided that the individual has a level of renal sufficiency selected from the group consisting of: no renal impairment, mild renal impairment, and moderate renal impairment. In addition, the disclosure relates to a method for selecting an individual for treatment with (R)-8-chloro-1-methyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-3-benzazepine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or hydrate thereof from a plurality of individuals in need of weight management by determining the level of renal sufficiency of the individual and selecting the individual for treatment with (R)-8-chloro-1-methyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-3-benzazepine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or hydrate thereof if the individual has a level of renal sufficiency selected from the group consisting of: no renal impairment, mild renal impairment, and moderate renal impairment.
US08999969B2 Anti-RSV compounds
The present invention relates to anti-RSV compounds of Formula (I) and methods for use of the compounds in the treatment and prevention of RSV infection.
US08999966B2 Compounds that are ERK inhibitors
Disclosed are the ERK inhibitors of formula (1): and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein: A is a five membered monocyclic heteroaryl ring; and B is a monocyclic heterocycloalkyl ring, or a monocyclic heterocycloalkenyl ring, or a bridged monocyclic heterocycloalkyl ring, or a fused (monocyclic heterocycloalkyl ring) cyclopropyl ring. Also disclosed are methods of treating cancer using the compounds of formula (1).
US08999963B2 Transdermal compositions and methods for treatment of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome
Compositions and methods for alleviating the symptoms associated with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia syndrome are provided. The compositions are based on use of a transdermal gel formulation delivery system for androgens, either alone or in combination with other hormones.
US08999962B2 Method for increasing bone density and/or reducing any osteochondral defects in an animal and a composition including vitamin K
There is disclosed herein a method of increasing bone density, maintaining bone density and/or inhibiting loss of bone density and/or reducing osteochondral defects in an animal comprising administering to an animal an effective amount of a composition containing: vitamin K1, vitamin K2 or a mixture of vitamin K1 and vitamin K2, together with a physiologically acceptable carrier, incipient and/or diluent. Various compositions including vitamin K are also disclosed.
US08999959B2 Drug for treating liver lesions caused by the action of chemical or biological agents
The invention relates to medicine and can be used for treating liver lesions caused by chemical or biological agents. The drug for treating liver lesions caused by chemical or biological agents is embodied as 1-(4-bromophenyl)-6-hydroxy-5-nitroso-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-2.4-dione: (I), or salts thereof having the general formula: (II), where X is selected from Na+, K+, Li+, NH4+, NH2CONH3+ or another pharmacologically acceptable cation. The effectiveness of the preparation in treating liver diseases of different etiologies is increased.
US08999956B2 N-[(het)arylalkyl)] pyrazole(thio)carboxamides and their heterosubstituted analogues
The present invention relates to fungicidal N-[(het)arylalkyl)]pyrazolecarboxamide or thiocarboxamide and their heterosubstituted analogs, their process of preparation and intermediate compounds for their preparation, their use as fungicides, particularly in the form of fungicidal compositions and methods for the control of phytopathogenic fungi of plants using these compounds or their compositions.
US08999948B2 Vectors and sequences for the treatment of diseases
The present invention provides new sequences, gene constructions, vectors and pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of diseases and specially, for the treatment of mucopolysaccharidoses.
US08999944B2 Thioredoxin interacting protein (TXNIP) as regulator of vascular function
The present invention relates to screening assays for the identification of agents that can modify the interaction of thioredoxin interacting protein (TXNEP) on thioredoxin (TRX)5 preferably by inhibiting TXNIP downregulation of TXR. The use of such compounds, including the disclosed siRNA and antibodies against TXNIP, is contemplated for therapeutic or prophylactic treatment of vascular disease conditions, particularly those associated with pro-inflammatory activity of the TNF-ASK1-JNK-p38 pathways.
US08999942B2 Polyol modified aminoglycoside-lipid conjugates
In some aspects, the present invention provides aminoglycoside derivatives thereof that exhibit antibacterial activity. In some aspects, the aminoglycoside derivatives comprise compounds consisting of (a) an ammoglycoside group and (b) at least one hydrophobic carbamate and alkoxy group to the primary or secondary hydroxy position of the aminolvcoside group and salts thereof. Additionally, methods of treating and preventing bacterial infections using the aminoglycoside derivatives are also provided.
US08999940B2 Analogues of glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) modified at N-terminal
There is provided a novel series of analogues of glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds, and the use of said compounds as GIP-receptor agonists or antagonists for treatment of GIP-receptor mediated conditions, such as non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus and obesity.
US08999939B2 Hair treatment agents having low-dose oligopeptides
A hair treatment agent having advantageous properties is provided. The hair treatment agent contains, based on weight of the agent, 0.00001 to ≦0.05% by weight of at least one oligopeptide having at least one amino acid sequence Glu-Glu-Glu (formula (A)), wherein the amino group may be present in a free or protonated manner, and the carboxy groups may be present in a free or deprotonated manner.
US08999937B2 Glucocorticoid induced leucine zipper mimetics as therapeutic agents in multiple sclerosis
Polypeptide compositions that mimic the activity of glucocorticoid induced leucine zipper (GILZ) on the immune system are described. Also described is a method of treating multiple sclerosis using compositions comprising GILZ or lower molecular weight polypeptides with structural relationships to GILZ.
US08999932B2 Therapeutic agents for reducing parathyroid hormone levels
Compounds having activity for lowering parathyroid hormone levels are described. In one embodiment, the compounds are comprised of a contiguous sequence of subunits, X1-X2-X3-X4-X5-X6-X7, wherein the X1 subunit comprises a thiol-containing moiety and the distribution of charge on the X2-X7 subunits provides the desired activity. Methods of using the compounds for treating hyperparathyroidism, bone disease and/or hypercalcemic disorders are also described, and in particular, methods for lowering plasma PTH and serum calcium are provided. The compounds can be used to treat subjects having, for example: primary, secondary or tertiary hyperparathyroidism; hypercalcemia of malignancy; metastatic bone disease; or osteoporosis.
US08999930B2 Soluble hydrophobic core carrier compositions for delivery of therapeutic agents, methods of making and using the same
The present invention relates to a soluble hydrophobic-core carrier composition comprising (i) a linear polymeric backbone; (ii) a plurality of hydrophilic polymeric protective chains covalently linked and pendant to the polymeric backbone and (iii) at least one hydrophobic moiety covalently linked and pendant to the polymeric backbone. In certain embodiments, the weight ratio of hydrophilic protective chains to hydrophobic moieties in the carrier is at least 15:1. In other embodiments, at least 90% of the residues of the polymeric backbone are coupled to a hydrophilic polymeric protective chain or a hydrophobic moiety. In other embodiments, the composition further comprises (iv) a hydrophobic load molecule dissociably linked to the hydrophobic moiety of the carrier.
US08999927B2 Glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) compositions and use thereof
Described herein is the identification of primate-specific glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor opposite strand (GDNFOS) transcripts and encoded peptides. In particular embodiments, provided herein are three GDNFOS antisense transcripts, referred to as GDNFOS-1, GDNFOS-2 and GDNFOS-3. The GDNFOS-3 transcript encodes an ORF of 105 amino acids. Compositions comprising the GDNFOS transcripts and peptides are also provided by the present disclosure. Further provided are methods of treating a neurodegenerative or peripheral organ disease in a subject by administering a therapeutically effective amount of the disclosed GDNFOS nucleic acid molecules, peptides or compositions.
US08999924B2 Pea protein peptides with anti Helicobacter pylori activity
The invention relates to a composition comprising pea protein hydrolysate for the treatment and/or prevention of infection by gastrointestinal pathogens, in particular Helicobacter pylori and/or a disease associated with infection by said gastrointestinal pathogen in mammals.
US08999921B2 Process for diagnosing rheumatic diseases
The invention relates to polypeptides reacting with rheumatism-associated autoantibodies. The invention moreover relates to a diagnostic agent comprising any of said polypeptides, to a diagnostic kit comprising said diagnostic agent and to a process for in vitro detection of rheumatic diseases. The invention furthermore relates to a medicament comprising any of said polypeptides and to the use of said polypeptides for preparing a medicament for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of rheumatic diseases.
US08999916B2 Crosslinked peptide hydrogels
The present invention relates to hydrogels comprising a plurality of amphiphilic peptides and/or peptoids capable of self-assembling into three-dimensional macromolecular nanofibrous networks, which entrap water and form said hydrogels, wherein at least a portion of said plurality of amphiphilic peptides and/or peptoids is chemically cross-linked. The present invention further relates to methods for preparing such hydrogels and to various uses of such hydrogels, e.g. as cell culture substrates, for drug and gene delivery, as wound dressing, as an implant, as an injectable agent that gels in situ, in pharmaceutical or cosmetic compositions, in regenerative medicine, in tissue engineering and tissue regeneration, or in electronic devices. It also relates to a method of tissue regeneration or tissue replacement using a hydrogel in accordance with the present invention.
US08999912B2 Detergent compositions
This invention relates to laundry detergent compositions comprising bacterial alkaline enzymes exhibiting endo-beta-1,4-glucanase activity (E.C. 3.2.1.4) and fabric hueing agents.
US08999911B2 Enzyme cleaning composition and method of use
A cleaning composition for treating a surface comprises a purified enzyme and an enzyme denaturant system. The enzyme denaturant system is configured to denature the purified enzyme such that any residue remaining on the surface after the treatment of the surface is virtually free of active purified enzymes.
US08999909B2 Azeotropic compositions of 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloropropane and hydrogen fluoride
Provided are azeotropic or azeotrope-like mixtures of 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloro-propane (240fa) and hydrogen fluoride. Such compositions are useful as an intermediate in the production of HFC-245fa and HCFO-1233zd.
US08999908B2 Alpha-amylase mutants
The invention relates to a variant of a parent Termamyl-like alpha-amylase, which variant has alpha-amylase activity and exhibits an alteration in at least one of the following properties relative to the parent alpha-amylase: substrate specificity, substrate binding, substrate cleavage pattern, thermal stability, pH/activity profile, pH/stability profile, stability towards oxidation, Ca2+ dependency and specific activity.
US08999907B2 Ethylene based copolymer compositions as viscosity modifiers and methods for making them
Polymeric compositions and methods for making and using the same are provided. The polymeric composition can include a first ethylene-based copolymer and a second ethylene-based copolymer. The first ethylene-based copolymer can have a weight percent of ethylene-derived units based on a weight of the polymeric composition (EA) ranging from about 35 wt % to about 52 wt % and a weight-average molecular weight (MwA) of less than or equal to 130,000. The second ethylene-based copolymer can have a weight percent of ethylene-derived units based on the weight of the polymeric composition (EB) ranging from about 65 wt % to about 85 wt % and a weight-average molecular weight (MwB) of less than 130,000.
US08999906B2 Machine part comprising a physical component coated with a polyelectrolyte layer
The invention relates to a machine part comprising a first physical component, wherein: the first physical component is configured for moving relative to a second physical component; the first physical component has a first surface with a contact area for physical contact with the second physical component; the first physical component is shaped spatially complementarity to the second physical component at the contact area, and a polyelectrolyte layer is present on the first surface at a location of the contact area. The invention further relates to a machine comprising the present machine part and the second physical component. In addition, the invention relates to the use of a polyelectrolyte layer to reduce the friction between the first physical component and the second physical component, and a rolling-elements bearing.
US08999898B2 Drilling fluid additive for loss circulation and wellbore strengthening
A method for controlling the loss of drilling fluid from an oil well borehole into formations penetrated by a drill bit is disclosed by which resilient graphitic carbon particles having a resiliency greater than about 130% rebound after compression to 10,000 psi; a degree of graphitization greater than 85%, as measured by d002 using XRD; an average pore size larger than 0.035 micron; and an aspect ratio smaller than 0.63 are added to the drilling fluid.
US08999892B2 Use of S-abscisic acid for improving fruit set and producing parthenocarpic fruits and as a growth inhibitor
S-abscisic acid is used for promoting fruit set and/or for producing parthenocarpic fruits in useful plants. S-abscisic acid is also used as a growth inhibitor in useful plants. Methods are provided for treating useful plants with S-abscisic acid for these purposes.
US08999891B2 Method for controlling weeds in turf
Undesirable vegetation is controlled in turf using a combination of (a) florasulam, (b) 2,4-D or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, and (c) fluoroxypyr or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof.
US08999889B2 Substituted ketonic isoxazoline compounds and derivatives for combating animal pests
The invention relates to substituted ketonic isoxazoline compounds of formula (I), to the enantiomers, diastereomers and salts thereof and to compositions comprising such compounds. The invention also relates to the use of the substituted ketonic isoxazoline compounds, of their salts or of compositions comprising them for combating animal pests. Furthermore the invention relates also to methods of applying such substituted ketonic isoxazoline compounds.The substituted ketonic isoxazoline compounds of the present invention are defined by the following formula I: wherein A1 to A4, R1 to R3, (R4)p, (R5)q, X and (G)m are defined as in the description.
US08999888B2 Plant growth regulator and use thereof
A plant growth regulator containing glutathione allows increasing harvest index. This provides a technique for specifying a control factor for a plant, thereby effectively controlling germination, growth, anthesis etc. of the plant.
US08999883B2 Ultrafine fiber-based composites having high hydroscopicity
The present invention relates to ultrafine fiber-based composites comprising at least one ultrafine fiber-type hydrophobic polymer and oxide moisture absorbent particles distributed on the polymer. The ultrafine fiber-based composites may be appropriately used as sealing materials which can prevent the functional deterioration of electric or electronic devices and enhance the stability due to their high hydroscopicity and ability to maintain their appearance without change after the absorption of moisture.
US08999880B2 Dehydrogenation catalyst and method for producing the same
A method for producing a dehydrogenation catalyst including an immersion step of impregnating an alumina layer of an alumina carrier with a platinum solution containing hexahydroxo platinate (IV) ions with an immersion method, wherein the alumina carrier has the alumina layer formed by anodic oxidation on at least a part of the surface of an aluminum support; and a calcination step of calcining the alumina carrier subjected to the immersion step to provide a dehydrogenation catalyst.
US08999874B2 Carbon catalyst and process for production thereof, and electrode and battery each equipped with same
Provided is a carbon catalyst having an improved catalytic activity, a production method therefor, and an electrode and a battery which use the carbon catalyst. The carbon catalyst is obtained by carbonizing a raw material including an organic substance containing a nitrogen atom and metals, and includes iron and/or cobalt, and copper as the metals. Further, the carbon catalyst has a crystallinity of 41.0% or less, which is determined by X-ray diffractometry, a nitrogen atom-to-carbon atom ratio of 0.7 or more, which is determined by X-ray photoelectronic spectrometry, and an oxygen reduction-starting potential of 0.774 V (vs. NHE) or more.
US08999873B2 Artificial marble and method for manufacturing the same
The invention provides an artificial marble and a method for manufacturing the artificial marble. The artificial marble is manufactured using raw materials such as silica, fluorspar and one or more waste materials. The one or more waste materials are selected from a group that includes limestone, clay, magnesite and phosphate.
US08999865B2 Laser annealing apparatus and laser annealing method
A laser annealing apparatus carries out an annealing treatment an amorphous silicon film on a TFT substrate. The apparatus includes: a mask having a plurality of apertures; a microlens substrate having a plurality of microlenses arranged on a surface thereof and configured to focus the plurality of laser beams Lb, that have passed through the respective apertures of the mask, onto the TFT substrate to apply a predetermined energy to the amorphous silicon film; a pair of guides each having a semi-cylindrical shape and disposed along both sides across the microlens substrate so that the axes of the guides are parallel to each other and that the tips of the guides protrude from the positions of tips of the microlenses toward the TFT substrate; and a film that is provided in a tensioned state between the pair of guides so as to be movable and that transmits a laser beam.
US08999863B2 Stress liner for stress engineering
A stress liner having first and second stress type is provided over a first type and a second type transistor to improve reliability and performance without incurring area penalties or layout deficiencies.
US08999861B1 Semiconductor structure with substitutional boron and method for fabrication thereof
A method for fabricating a semiconductor structure so as to have reduced junction leakage is disclosed. The method includes providing substitutional boron in a semiconductor substrate. The method includes preparing the substrate using a pre-amorphization implant and a carbon implant followed by a recrystallization step and a separate defect repair/activation step. Boron is introduced to the pre-amorphized region preferably by ion implantation.
US08999860B2 Process for producing at least one silicon-based nanoelement in a silicon oxide section and process for the manufacture of a device employing the production process
The process for the production of at least one silicon-based nanoelement (4), in particular a nanowire, comprises the following stages: providing a substrate comprising, at the surface, a first layer (1) comprising electrically doped silicon; forming, on the first layer (1), a second layer (2) based on silicon oxide with carbon atoms (3) dispersed in the said second layer (2); and exposing the first and second layers (1, 2) to an oxidizing atmosphere, so as to oxidize at least a first section (1a) of the first layer (1) at the interface of the said first layer (1) with the second layer (2) and to form the said at least one nanoelement (4) at the said first section (1a).
US08999858B2 Substrate processing apparatus and method of manufacturing semiconductor device
The substrate processing apparatus includes a reaction chamber configured to accommodate a substrate; a first gas supply unit configured to supply a first process gas containing a silicon element to the substrate; a second gas supply unit configured to supply a second process gas containing a silicon element and a chlorine element to the substrate; an exhaust unit configured to exhaust the first process gas and the second process gas; a cleaning gas bypass supply unit configured to supply a cleaning gas to the exhaust unit; a cleaning monitoring unit installed in the exhaust unit; a gas flow rate control unit configured to adjust an amount of the cleaning gas supplied; and a main control unit configured to control the gas flow rate control unit in response to a signal received from the cleaning gas monitoring unit.
US08999852B2 Substrate mask patterns, methods of forming a structure on a substrate, methods of forming a square lattice pattern from an oblique lattice pattern, and methods of forming a pattern on a substrate
A method of forming a pattern on a substrate comprises forming spaced, upwardly-open, cylinder-like structures projecting longitudinally outward of a base. Sidewall lining is formed over inner and over outer sidewalls of the cylinder-like structures, and that forms interstitial spaces laterally outward of the cylinder-like structures. The interstitial spaces are individually surrounded by longitudinally-contacting sidewall linings that are over outer sidewalls of four of the cylinder-like structures. Other embodiments are disclosed, including structure independent of method.
US08999848B2 Method for forming fine pattern of semiconductor device using double spacer patterning technology
A method of forming a fine pattern of a semiconductor device using double SPT process, which is capable of implementing a line and space pattern having a uniform fine line width by applying a double SPT process including a negative SPT process, is provided. The method includes a first SPT process and a second SPT process and the second SPT process includes a Negative SPT process.
US08999842B2 Interconnect structure for semiconductor devices
A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device with a cap layer for a copper interconnect structure formed in a dielectric layer is provided. In an embodiment, a conductive material is embedded within a dielectric layer, the conductive material comprising a first material and having either a recess, a convex surface, or is planar. The conductive material is silicided to form an alloy layer. The alloy layer comprises the first material and a second material of germanium, arsenic, tungsten, or gallium.
US08999840B2 Method of forming fine patterns of semiconductor device
A method of forming a micro pattern of a semiconductor device may include forming an acid-extinguisher containing film on a substrate, forming a photoresist film containing a potential acid on the acid-extinguisher containing film, forming an exposed area containing acids by exposing a portion of the photoresist film to light, forming an insoluble polymer thin film between the acid-extinguisher containing film and the exposed area by extinguishing the acids of the exposed area at an interface between the acid-extinguisher containing film and the exposed area, developing the photoresist film to form a space exposing the insoluble polymer thin film in the exposed area and a photoresist pattern integrally connected to the insoluble polymer thin film, exposing the acid-extinguisher containing film through the space by removing the insoluble polymer thin film, and removing the acid-extinguisher containing film exposed through the space.
US08999831B2 Method to improve reliability of replacement gate device
A method of fabricating a replacement gate stack for a semiconductor device includes the following steps after removal of a dummy gate: growing a high-k dielectric layer over the area vacated by the dummy gate; depositing a thin metal layer over the high-k dielectric layer; depositing a sacrificial layer over the thin metal layer; annealing the structure at a high temperature of not less than 800° C.; removing the sacrificial layer; and depositing a metal layer of low resistivity metal for gap fill. Optionally, a second annealing step can be performed after the first anneal. This second anneal is performed as a millisecond anneal using a flash lamp or a laser.
US08999828B2 Method and device for a split-gate flash memory with an extended word gate below a channel region
A split gate memory cell is fabricated with a word gate extending below an upper surface of a substrate having the channel region. An embodiment includes providing a band engineered channel with the word gate extending there through. Another embodiment includes forming a buried channel with the word gate extending below the buried channel.
US08999826B2 Method of producing a vertically inhomogeneous platinum or gold distribution in a semiconductor substrate and in a semiconductor device
Method of producing a vertically inhomogeneous platinum or gold distribution in a semiconductor substrate with a first and a second surface opposite the first surface, with diffusing platinum or gold into the semiconductor substrate from one of the first and second surfaces of the semiconductor substrate, removing platinum- or gold-comprising residues remaining on the one of the first and second surfaces after diffusing the platinum or gold, forming a phosphorus- or boron-doped surface barrier layer on the first or second surface, and heating the semiconductor substrate for local gettering of the platinum or gold by the phosphorus- or boron-doped surface barrier layer.
US08999825B2 Method of healing defect at junction of semiconductor device using germanium
This invention relates to a method of healing defects at junctions of a semiconductor device, which includes growing a p-Ge layer on a substrate, performing ion implantation on the p-Ge layer to form an n+ Ge region or performing in-situ doping on the p-Ge layer and then etching to form an n+ Ge region or depositing an oxide film on the p-Ge layer and performing patterning, etching and in-situ doping to form an n+ Ge layer, forming a capping oxide film, performing annealing at 600˜700° C. for 1˜3 hr, and depositing an electrode, and in which annealing enables Ge defects at n+/p junctions to be healed and the depth of junctions to be comparatively reduced, thus minimizing leakage current, thereby improving properties of the semiconductor device and achieving high integration and fineness of the semiconductor device.
US08999823B2 Semiconductor device, method for manufacturing same, and display device
A semiconductor device according to the present invention includes a thin-film transistor and a thin-film diode. The respective semiconductor layers and of the thin-film transistor and the thin-film diode are crystalline semiconductor layers that have been formed by crystallizing the same crystalline semiconductor film. Ridges have been formed on the surface of the semiconductor layer of the thin-film diode. And the semiconductor layer of the thin-film diode has a greater surface roughness than the semiconductor layer of the thin-film transistor.
US08999821B2 Fin formation by epitaxial deposition
Methods of forming a fin structure for a field effect transistor are described. The methods may include the operations of patterning a mandrel on a surface of a substrate, and depositing an epitaxial layer of high-mobility channel material over exposed surfaces of the patterned mandrel. The epitaxial layer leaves a gap between adjacent columns of the patterned mandrel, and a dielectric material may be deposited in the gap between the adjacent columns of the patterned mandrel. The methods may also include planarizing the epitaxial layer to form a planarized epitaxial layer and exposing the columns of the patterned mandrel, and etching at least a portion of the exposed columns of the patterned mandrel and the dielectric material to expose at least a portion of the planarized epitaxial layer that forms the fin structure.
US08999820B2 Fabricating method of carbon nanotube-based field effect transistor and carbon nanotube-based field effect transistor fabricated thereby
There are provided a fabricating method of a carbon nanotube-based field effect transistor having an improved binding force with a substrate and a carbon nanotube-based field effect transistor fabricated by the fabricating method. The method includes forming an oxide film on a substrate, forming a photoresist pattern on the oxide film, forming a metal film on the entire surface of the oxide film having the photoresist pattern, removing the photoresist by lifting off, adsorbing carbon nanotubes on the substrate from which the photoresist is removed, performing an annealing process to the substrate to which the carbon nanotubes are adsorbed, and removing the metal film. Since an adhesive strength between a substrate and carbon nanotubes increases, stability and reliability of a field effect transistor can be improved. If the field effect transistor is applied to a liquid sensor or the like, a lifespan of the sensor can be extended and reliability of a measurement result obtained by the sensor can be improved.
US08999815B2 Method to form finFET/trigate devices on bulk semiconductor wafers
A method for fabricating a finFET device having an insulating layer that insulates the fin from a substrate is described. The insulating layer can prevent leakage current that would otherwise flow through bulk semiconductor material in the substrate. The structure may be fabricated starting with a bulk semiconductor substrate, without the need for a semiconductor-on-insulator substrate. Fin structures may be formed by epitaxial growth, which can improve the uniformity of fin heights in the devices.
US08999811B2 Semiconductor device
An insulating layer containing a silicon peroxide radical is used as an insulating layer in contact with an oxide semiconductor layer for forming a channel. Oxygen is released from the insulating layer, whereby oxygen deficiency in the oxide semiconductor layer and an interface state between the insulating layer and the oxide semiconductor layer can be reduced. Accordingly, a semiconductor device where reliability is high and variation in electric characteristics is small can be manufactured.
US08999806B2 Thermal transfer method and method of manufacturing an organic light emitting display device using the same
A thermal transfer method includes a step of forming a donor member having a base layer, a light-to-heat conversion layer disposed on the base layer, an intermediate layer disposed on the light-to-heat conversion layer, an organic transfer layer disposed on the intermediate layer, and a first protecting film disposed over the base layer and contacting at least one edge of the base layer, irradiating a first laser onto the donor member to form a preliminary organic layer on the display substrate, forming a pressing member having a second protecting film and a third protecting film disposed over the second protecting film and contacting at least one edge of the second protecting film, disposing the display substrate within a space formed by the second protecting film and the third protecting film, and irradiating a second laser onto the pressing member to change the preliminary organic layer to an organic layer.
US08999805B1 Semiconductor device with reduced gate length
A semiconductor device includes a first type region including a first conductivity type. The semiconductor device includes a second type region including a second conductivity type. The semiconductor device includes a channel region extending between the first type region and the second type region. The semiconductor device includes a gate region surrounding the channel region. The gate region includes a gate electrode. A gate electrode length of the gate electrode is less than about 10 nm. A method of forming a semiconductor device is provided.
US08999800B2 Method of reducing contact resistance
In one embodiment a method of forming low contact resistance in a substrate includes forming a silicide layer on the substrate, the silicide layer and substrate defining an interface therebetween in a source/drain region, and performing a hot implant of a dopant species into the silicide layer while the substrate is at a substrate temperature greater than 150° C., where the hot implant is effective to generate an activated dopant layer containing the dopant species, and the activated dopant layer extends from the interface into the source/drain region.
US08999799B2 Maskless dual silicide contact formation
Embodiments of present invention provide a method of forming silicide contacts of transistors. The method includes forming a first set of epitaxial source/drain regions of a first set of transistors; forming a sacrificial epitaxial layer on top of the first set of epitaxial source/drain regions; forming a second set of epitaxial source/drain regions of a second set of transistors; converting a top portion of the second set of epitaxial source/drain regions into a metal silicide and the sacrificial epitaxial layer into a sacrificial silicide layer in a silicidation process wherein the first set of epitaxial source/drain regions underneath the sacrificial epitaxial layer is not affected by the silicidation process; removing selectively the sacrificial silicide layer; and converting a top portion of the first set of epitaxial source/drain regions into another metal silicide.
US08999798B2 Methods for forming NMOS EPI layers
NMOS transistors having controlled channel strain and junction resistance and methods for the fabrication of same are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method for forming an NMOS transistor may include (a) providing a substrate having a p-type silicon region; (b) depositing a silicon seed layer atop the p-type silicon region; (c) depositing a silicon-containing bulk layer comprising silicon, silicon and a lattice adjusting element or silicon and an n-type dopant atop the silicon seed layer; (d) implanting at least one of the lattice adjusting element or the n-type dopant which is absent from the silicon-containing bulk layer deposited in (c) into the silicon-containing bulk layer; and (e) annealing the silicon-containing bulk layer with an energy beam after implantation in (d). In some embodiments, the substrate may comprise a partially fabricated NMOS transistor device having a source/drain region defined therein.
US08999793B2 Multi-gate field-effect transistor process
A Multi-Gate Field-Effect Transistor includes a fin-shaped structure, a gate structure, at least an epitaxial structure and a gradient cap layer. The fin-shaped structure is located on a substrate. The gate structure is disposed across a part of the fin-shaped structure and the substrate. The epitaxial structure is located on the fin-shaped structure beside the gate structure. The gradient cap layer is located on each of the epitaxial structures. The gradient cap layer is a compound semiconductor, and the concentration of one of the ingredients of the compound semiconductor has a gradient distribution decreasing from inner to outer. Moreover, the present invention also provides a Multi-Gate Field-Effect Transistor process forming said Multi-Gate Field-Effect Transistor.
US08999792B2 Fin-type semiconductor device
An apparatus comprises a substrate and a fin-type semiconductor device extending from the substrate. The fin type semiconductor device comprises a fin that comprises a first region having a first doping concentration and a second region having a second doping concentration. The first doping concentration is greater than the second doping concentration. The fin type semiconductor device also comprises an oxide layer. Prior to source and drain formation of the fin-type semiconductor device, a doping concentration of the oxide layer is less than the first doping concentration.
US08999790B2 Method of forming a trench gate MOSFET having a thick bottom oxide
A method of forming a trench gate MOSFET is provided. An epitaxial layer is formed on a substrate. A trench is formed in the epitaxial layer. A first insulating layer is conformally formed on surfaces of the epitaxial layer and the trench. A first conductive layer is formed at the bottom of the trench. A portion of the first insulating layer is removed to form a second insulating layer exposing an upper portion of the first conductive layer. An oxidation process is performed to oxidize the first conductive layer to a third insulating layer, wherein a fourth insulating layer is simultaneously formed on the surface of the epitaxial layer and on the sidewall of the trench. A second conductive layer is formed in the trench. Two body layers are formed in the epitaxial layer beside the trench. Two doped regions are formed in the body layers respectively beside the trench.
US08999789B2 Super-junction trench MOSFETs with short terminations
A super-junction trench MOSFET with a short termination area is disclosed, wherein the short termination area comprising a charge balance region and a channel stop region formed near a top surface of an epitaxial layer with a trenched termination contact penetrating therethrough.
US08999786B1 Reducing source contact to gate spacing to decrease transistor pitch
Methods and structures for transistors having reduced source contact to gate spacings in semiconductor devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of forming a transistor can include: forming a gate over an active area of the transistor; forming source and drain regions aligned to the gate in the active area; forming source and drain contacts over the source and drain regions, where a spacing from the gate to the source contact of the transistor is less than a spacing from the gate to the drain contact of the transistor; and using one or more modified masks for forming doping profiles for the source region and the drain region.
US08999782B2 Process of forming an electronic device including a vertical conductive structure
An electronic device can include a buried conductive region and a semiconductor layer over the buried conductive region. The electronic device can further include a horizontally-oriented doped region and a vertical conductive region, wherein the vertical conductive region is electrically connected to the horizontally-oriented doped region and the buried conductive region. The electronic device can still further include an insulating layer overlying the horizontally-oriented doped region, and a first conductive electrode overlying the insulating layer and the horizontally-oriented doped region, wherein a portion of the vertical conductive region does not underlie the first conductive electrode. The electronic device can include a Schottky contact that allows for a Schottky diode to be connected in parallel with a transistor. Processes of forming an electronic device allow a vertical conductive region to be formed after a conductive electrode, a gate electrode, a source region, or both.
US08999776B2 Semiconductor device and electronic unit
Thin-film transistors and techniques for forming thin-film transistors (TFT). In some embodiments, there is provided a method of forming a TFT, comprising forming a body region of the TFT comprising an organic semiconducting material, and forming a protective layer comprising an organic insulating material. Forming the protective layer comprises contacting the body region of the TFT with a solution comprising the organic insulating material. The organic insulating material is a material that phase separates with the organic semiconducting material when the solution contacts the organic semiconducting material. In other embodiments, there is provided an apparatus comprising a TFT. The TFT comprises a body region comprising an organic semiconducting material and a protective layer contacting the body region and comprising an organic insulating material that, when a solution comprising the organic insulating material contacts the organic semiconducting material, causes the organic insulating material to phase separate with the organic semiconducting material.
US08999773B2 Processing method of stacked-layer film and manufacturing method of semiconductor device
In a processing method of a stacked-layer film in which a metal film is provided on an oxide insulating film, plasma containing an oxygen ion is generated by applying high-frequency power with power density greater than or equal to 0.59 W/cm2 and less than or equal to 1.18 W/cm2 to the stacked-layer film side under an atmosphere containing oxygen in which pressure is greater than or equal to 5 Pa and less than or equal to 15 Pa, the metal film is oxidized by the oxygen ion, and an oxide insulating film containing excess oxygen is formed by supplying oxygen to the oxide insulating film.
US08999772B2 Compound semiconductor device and method of manufacturing the same
Two layers of protection films are formed such that a sheet resistance at a portion directly below the protection film is higher than that at a portion directly below the protection film. The protection films are formed, for example, of SiN film, as insulating films. The protection film is formed to be higher, for instance, in hydrogen concentration than the protection film so that the protection film is higher in refractive index the protection film. The protection film is formed to cover a gate electrode and extend to the vicinity of the gate electrode on an electron supplying layer. The protection film is formed on the entire surface to cover the protection film. According to this configuration, the gate leakage is significantly reduced by a relatively simple configuration to realize a highly-reliable compound semiconductor device achieving high voltage operation, high withstand voltage, and high output.
US08999769B2 Integration of high voltage trench transistor with low voltage CMOS transistor
A method of forming a device is disclosed. A substrate defined with a device region is provided. A gate having an upper and a lower portion is formed in a trench in the substrate in the device region. The upper portion forms a gate electrode and the lower portion forms a gate field plate. First and second surface doped regions are formed adjacent to the gate. The gate field plate introduces vertical reduced surface (RESURF) effect in a drift region of the device.
US08999764B2 Ionizing radiation blocking in IC chip to reduce soft errors
Methods of blocking ionizing radiation to reduce soft errors and resulting IC chips are disclosed. One embodiment includes forming a front end of line (FEOL) for an integrated circuit (IC) chip; and forming at least one back end of line (BEOL) dielectric layer including ionizing radiation blocking material therein. Another embodiment includes forming a front end of line (FEOL) for an integrated circuit (IC) chip; and forming an ionizing radiation blocking layer positioned in a back end of line (BEOL) of the IC chip. The ionizing radiation blocking material or layer absorbs ionizing radiation and reduces soft errors within the IC chip.
US08999756B2 Method and apparatus for semiconductor device fabrication using a reconstituted wafer
Method and apparatus for semiconductor device fabrication using a reconstituted wafer is described. In one embodiment, diced semiconductor chips are placed within openings on a frame. A reconstituted wafer is formed by filling a mold compound into the openings. The mold compound is formed around the chips. Finished dies are formed within the reconstituted wafer. The finished dies are separated from the frame.
US08999752B1 Semiconductor packaging identifier
An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a semiconductor packaging frame allowing identification information to be stored in the paddle area of the individual frame. Forming identification information on the paddle allows unique tracking of the semiconductor frame package during and after manufacturing and for tracking down variances, defects, and other problems during the semiconductor packaging process. Further, the shapes formed from the identification information provide increased surface area for bonding of the molding compound and thus strengthen the bond between the die paddle and molding compound thereby improving the strength of the semiconductor package.
US08999751B2 Method for making oxide semiconductor device
It is an object to provide a semiconductor device having a new productive semiconductor material and a new structure. The semiconductor device includes a first conductive layer over a substrate, a first insulating layer which covers the first conductive layer, an oxide semiconductor layer over the first insulating layer that overlaps with part of the first conductive layer and has a crystal region in a surface part, second and third conductive layers formed in contact with the oxide semiconductor layer, an insulating layer which covers the oxide semiconductor layer and the second and third conductive layers, and a fourth conductive layer over the insulating layer that overlaps with part of the oxide semiconductor layer.
US08999750B2 Semiconductor device
A semiconductor device includes an oxide semiconductor layer provided over a substrate having an insulating surface; a gate insulating film covering the oxide semiconductor layer; a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer laminated in this order over the gate insulating film; an insulating film covering the oxide semiconductor layer and a gate wiring including a gate electrode (the first and second conductive layers); and a third conductive layer and a fourth conductive layer laminated in this order over the insulating film and electrically connected to the oxide semiconductor layer. The gate electrode is formed using the first conductive layer. The gate wiring is formed using the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer. A source electrode is formed using the third conductive layer. A source wiring is formed using the third conductive layer and the fourth conductive layer.
US08999749B2 Method for manufacturing organic semiconductor element, and organic semiconductor element
A method for manufacturing an organic semiconductor element capable of obtaining an organic semiconductor element in which an organic semiconductor layer is patterned without lowering the mobility of the organic semiconductor layer through a simple and easy process, which includes: an organic semiconductor layer formation step; a first dielectric layer formation step of forming a first dielectric layer on the organic semiconductor layer to be positioned at least on a channel region between the source electrode and the drain electrode; and a second dielectric layer formation step, wherein the second dielectric layer has a contact portion contacting the organic semiconductor layer around the first dielectric layer, and a mixed layer in which the organic semiconductor layer and the second dielectric layer are mixed with each other is formed to constitute an interface between the organic semiconductor layer and the second dielectric layer in the contact portion.
US08999748B2 Organic thin film transistor and method of manufacturing the same
According to example embodiments, a method of manufacturing an organic thin film transistor includes sequentially forming a gate electrode, a gate insulator, a source electrode, and a drain electrode on a substrate, forming a first self-assembled monolayer on the source electrode and the drain electrode from a first self-assembled monolayer precursor, forming a second self-assembled monolayer on the gate insulator from a second self-assembled monolayer precursor that is different from the first self-assembled monolayer precursor, and forming an organic semiconductor on the first self-assembled monolayer and the second self-assembled monolayer. The first self-assembled monolayer and the second self-assembled monolayer may be formed simultaneously or sequentially in a single container. An organic thin film transistor may be manufactured according to the method. A display device may include the organic thin film transistor.
US08999746B2 Method of forming metal chalcogenide dispersion, metal chalcogenide dispersion, method of producing light absorbing layer of solar cell, method of producing solar cell
A method of producing a metal chalcogenide dispersion usable in forming a light absorbing layer of a solar cell, the method including: a metal chalcogenide nano particle formation step in which at least one metal or metal compound selected from the group consisting of a group 11, 12, 13, 14 or 15 metal or metal compound, a water-containing solvent and a group 16 element-containing compound are mixed together to obtain metal chalcogenide nano particles; and an addition step in which a compound (1) represented by general formula (1) is added to the metal chalcogenide nano particles, thereby obtaining a metal chalcogenide dispersion (wherein R1 to R4 each independently represents an alkyl group, an aryl group or a hydrogen atom; provided that at least one of R1 to R4 represents a hydrocarbon group).
US08999745B2 Phase-change memory device and fabrication method thereof
A phase-change memory device and a method of fabricating the same are provided. The phase-change memory device includes a semiconductor substrate in which a word line is arranged, a diode line disposed over the word line and extending parallel to the word line, a phase-change line pattern disposed over the diode line, and a projection disposed between the diode line and the phase-change line pattern and protruding from the diode line. The diode line and the projection are formed of a single layer to be in continuity with each other.
US08999744B2 Avalanche photodiodes and methods of fabricating the same
Provided are an avalanche photodiode and a method of fabricating the same. The method of fabricating the avalanche photodiode includes sequentially forming a compound semiconductor absorption layer, a compound semiconductor grading layer, a charge sheet layer, a compound semiconductor amplification layer, a selective wet etch layer, and a p-type conductive layer on an n-type substrate through a metal organic chemical vapor deposition process.
US08999743B2 Manufacture of solar cell module
A solar cell module is manufactured by forming silicone coating films (2, 2) on panels (1a, 1b), placing a solar cell matrix (3) on the silicone coating film on panel (1a), providing a seal member (4) consisting of a base seal member (4a) of butyl rubber and protrusive seal segments (4b) of butyl rubber on a peripheral region of panel (1a), mating the two panels together such that the seal member (4) may abut against a peripheral region of panel (1b), and the solar cell matrix (3) may be sandwiched between the silicone coating films (2), and compressing and heating the mated panels (1a, 1b) in vacuum for establishing a seal around the solar cell matrix (3).
US08999740B2 Solar cell
A solar cell according to an embodiment of the invention includes a substrate configured to have a plurality of via holes and a first conductive type, an emitter layer placed in the substrate and configured to have a second conductive type opposite to the first conductive type, a plurality of first electrodes electrically coupled to the emitter layer, a plurality of current collectors electrically coupled to the first electrodes through the plurality of via holes, and a plurality of second electrodes electrically coupled to the substrate. The plurality of via holes includes at least two via holes having different angles.
US08999739B2 Field effect transistor-based bio-sensor
An apparatus comprises: a sensing element formed on a buried oxide layer of a substrate and providing communication between a source region and a drain region; a gate dielectric layer on the sensing element, the gate dielectric layer defining a sensing surface on the sensing element; a passive surface surrounding the sensing surface; and a compound bound to the sensing surface and not bound to the passive surface, the compound having a ligand specifically configured to preferentially bind a target molecule to be sensed. An electrolyte solution in contact with the sensing surface and the passive surface forms a top gate of the apparatus.
US08999734B2 Cyclic amino compounds for low-k silylation
Disclosed herein are mono-functional silylating compounds that may exhibit enhanced silylating capabilities. Also disclosed are method of synthesizing and using these compounds. Finally methods to determine effective silylation are also disclosed.
US08999731B2 Programmable illumination pattern for transporting microparticles
The present application provides a set of fundamental operations enabling interactive control over the creation and placement of planar arrays of several types of particles and biomolecules and the manipulation of array shape and size. The present invention enables sample preparation and handling for diagnostic assays and biochemical analysis in an array format, and the functional integration of these operations. In addition, the present invention provides a procedure for the creation of material surfaces with desired properties and for the fabrication of surface-mounted optical components.
US08999729B2 Device and analyzing system for conducting agglutination assays
A device for conducting an agglutination assay comprising several reaction vessels, each reaction vessel comprising an upper chamber having an opening for accepting reactants and/or a sample; and a lower chamber comprising an end in communication with the upper chamber for receiving fluids from the upper chamber, a closed end opposite to the end, and a matrix for separating agglutinates from non-agglutinates; wherein the device further comprises a rotating support able to rotate around an axis and holding pivotally the reaction vessels in a way to allow the reaction vessels to pivot about an axis essentially perpendicular to the rotation axis of the support when the latter is rotated, such that the fluids remain in the upper chamber when the support is not rotated, and can flow from the upper chamber to the lower chamber and into the matrix when the support is rotated.
US08999728B2 Diagnostic detection device
The invention comprises a device for detecting an analyte in a liquid sample deposited on a first portion of the device for transport to a second portion of the device that is in fluid contact with the first portion. In specific embodiments, the device is a pregnancy test device, which detects human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) as an indicator of pregnancy. Devices with improved clinical sensitivity are provided which are capable of detecting all clinically relevant hCG isoforms.
US08999727B2 Innovative TSH-R-Ab-kit
Methods are described for detection of autoimmune antibodies against the TSH receptor using TSH receptor chimeras, which preferably only contain the extracellular portion of the TSH wild type receptor modified as chimera, and are modified by highly immunogenic peptide residues or by enzymes suitable for detection, wherein the determination methods described allow simple detection of stimulating, blocking and neutral autoimmune antibodies.
US08999725B2 Method of measuring external stimulus and volume change using stimulus-responsive gel comprising EDANS
In one embodiment of the present application, a stimulus-responsive gel is disclosed with optical characteristic molecule introduced therein that is capable of easily and securely converting a volume change responding to external stimulus to optical data being easy to handle in the construction of sensor system; an external stimulus measuring apparatus making use of the same; and a method of measuring external stimulus therewith. A molecule having fluorescent chromophore or a molecule or a molecule capable of absorbing visible light or ultraviolet light is introduced in a stimulus-responsive gel so that the content of the molecule having fluorescent chromophore or the molecule or a molecule capable of absorbing visible light or ultraviolet light falls within such a range that the concentration of the molecule having fluorescent chromophore or a molecule or the molecule capable of absorbing visible light or ultraviolet light in the stimulus-responsive gel with optical characteristic molecule introduced therein is substantially proportional to the fluorescence intensity or absorbance of the visible light or ultraviolet light of the stimulus-responsive gel with optical characteristic molecule introduced therein.
US08999720B2 Aqueous radiation protecting formulations and methods for making and using them
Medical devices are typically sterilized in processes used to manufacture such products and their sterilization by exposure to radiation is a common practice. Radiation has a number of advantages over other sterilization processes including a high penetrating ability, relatively low chemical reactivity, and instantaneous effects without the need to control temperature, pressure, vacuum, or humidity. Unfortunately, radiation sterilization can compromise the function of certain components of medical devices. For example, radiation sterilization can lead to loss of protein activity and/or lead to bleaching of various dye compounds. Embodiments of the invention provide methods and materials that can be used to protect medical devices from unwanted effects of radiation sterilization.
US08999717B2 Gold and silver quantum clusters in molecular containers and methods for their preparation and use
A composition includes a quantum cluster of Agm or Aun, one or more protector molecules; and a molecular cavity partially or wholly surrounding the quantum cluster. A method for preparing the quantum clusters includes adding a first amount of glutathione to a gold salt, a silver salt, or a mixture thereof to form a mixture; adding a reducing agent to the mixture to form a precipitate; and mixing the precipitate with a second amount of glutathione and a cyclodextrin to form a composition. Devices are prepared from the quantum clusters, and the devices may be used in methods of authentification of articles.
US08999715B2 Use of common γ chain cytokines for the visualization, isolation and genetic modification of memory T lymphocytes
It is described in vitro methods for expanding, detecting or isolating rare populations of antigen specific memory T cells. It is also described an in vitro method for obtaining a genetically modified memory T cell population. Uses of cells so obtained are also disclosed.
US08999713B2 Methods of multiplying conifer embryogenic tissue
The invention provides methods for multiplying conifer embryogenic tissue. The methods of the invention comprise the steps of: (a) culturing conifer embryogenic tissue in or on a solid multiplication medium comprising one or more growth hormones; and (b) culturing the conifer embryogenic tissue multiplied in step (a) in or on a liquid multiplication medium comprising one or more growth hormones, wherein the initial concentration of growth hormones in the solid multiplication medium of step (a) is greater than the initial concentration of growth hormones in the liquid multiplication medium of step (b).
US08999705B2 Bifidobacterial gene sequences and their use
This invention provides nucleic acids and proteins involved in oligosaccharide modification in the species Bifidobacteria. The invention provides methods for utilizing the proteins of the invention to generate human milk oligosaccharides or oligosaccharide mimics. The invention also provides compositions containing the human milk oligosaccharides or oligosaccharide mimics and methods for use.
US08999704B2 Method and apparatus for headspace control in acoustic processing of samples
Method and apparatus for controlling acoustic treatment of a sample including a liquid. A processing volume in which the sample is acoustically treated may be controlled, e.g., by positioning a suitable element so as to reduce and/or eliminate a headspace size at a sample/gas interface. An interaction between the acoustic energy and the sample may be controlled, e.g., by using a headspace control element positioned at least partially in the sample that helps to reduce splashing or other sample ejection that would otherwise occur.
US08999701B2 Inhibitor tolerant Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain
Furfural and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) are representative inhibitors to ethanologenic yeast generated from biomass pretreatment using dilute acid hydrolysis. Few yeast strains tolerant to inhibitors are available. A novel tolerant strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, NRRL Y-50049, having enhanced biotransformation ability to convert furfural to furan methanol (FM), HMF to furan di-methanol (FDM), and is able to produce a normal yield of ethanol as an initial culture.
US08999697B2 Shortened purification process for the production of capsular Streptococcus pneumoniae polysaccharides
A shortened process for producing a solution containing substantially purified capsular polysaccharides from a cellular Streptococcus pneumoniae lysate broth is described. Ultrafiltering and diafiltering a clarified S. pneumoniae lysate followed by pH adjustment to less than 4.5, preferably about 3.5, precipitated at least 98% of the protein in the solution without seriously affecting polysaccharide yield. Furthermore, following ultrafiltration and diafiltration and acidification to a pH of less than 4.5, filtration using activated carbon precipitated at least 90% of remaining protein without seriously affecting polysaccharide yield. Exemplary, non-limiting S. pneumoniae serotypes that can be purified using the shortened process of the invention are 1, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 9V, 14, 18C, 19A, 19F, and 23F. In one embodiment, the Streptococcus pneumoniae cells are lysed using deoxycholate sodium (DOC), while in another embodiment the lytic agent is a non-animal derived lytic agent such as N-lauryl sarcosine sodium (NLS).
US08999695B1 β-mannanase having improved production yields and enzymatic activity
A β-mannanase having increased production yield and enzymatic activity is disclosed. The β-mannanase has a modified amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, wherein the modification is a substitution of Tyrosine at position 25 with Histidine.
US08999693B2 Method for producing β-glucanase and xylanase, and liquid culture medium
A method for producing β-glucanase and xylanase which includes the step of culturing a microorganism classified under the genus Trichoderma using a liquid culture medium which contains (a) a pulp derived from paper which has not been subjected to heat treatment nor alkali treatment as a carbon source, and (b) an ammonia nitrogen or an amino nitrogen as a nitrogen source.
US08999690B2 Kits for analysis of biological samples
Chemically reactive carbocyanine dyes that are intramolecularly crosslinked between the 1-position and 3′-position, their bioconjugates and their uses are described. 1,3′-crosslinked carbocyanines are superior to those of conjugates of spectrally similar 1,1′-crosslinked or non-crosslinked dyes. The invention includes derivative compounds having one or more benzo nitrogens.
US08999689B2 Thermus thermophilus nucleic acid polymerases
The invention provides novel nucleic acid polymerases from strains GK24 and RQ-1 of Thermus thermophilus, and nucleic acids encoding those polymerases, as well as methods for using the polymerases and nucleic acids.
US08999683B2 Production of biodiesel by yeast from lignocellulose and glycerol
The invention is directed to a genetically modified microorganism for the extracellular production of free fatty acids and esters thereof, wherein said microorganism is characterized by a modified lipid biosynthesis metabolic pathway: for example reduced fatty acyl-coA synthetase activity that enables the microorganism to overproduce and secrete of esters of fatty acids (Biodiesel) into the surrounding medium, using one or more of: glucose, starch, lignocellulose and a glycerol-based substrate, as a carbon source. The invention further provides a method for the extracellular production of free fatty acids and esters thereof, comprising the use of said genetically modified organism, and a growth medium adapted for said method.
US08999675B2 Dengue virus assay
Nucleic acid assays for detecting nucleic acids of Dengue virus serotypes 1-4 derived from 5′ NTR.
US08999674B2 Methods and apparatus for single molecule sequencing using energy transfer detection
Provided herein are systems and methods for nucleotide incorporation reactions. The systems comprise polymerases having altered nucleotide incorporation kinetics and are linked to an energy transfer donor moiety, and nucleotide molecules linked with at least one energy transfer acceptor moiety. The donor and acceptor moieties undergo energy transfer when the polymerase and nucleotide are proximal to each other during nucleotide binding and/or nucleotide incorporation. As the donor and acceptor moieties undergo energy transfer, they generate an energy transfer signal which can be associated with nucleotide binding or incorporation. Detecting a time sequence of the generated signals, or the change in the signals, can be used to determine the order of the incorporated nucleotides, and can therefore be used to deduce the sequence of the target molecule.
US08999672B2 Compositions and processes for improved plasmid DNA production
Improvements in plasmid DNA production technology are needed to insure the economic feasibility of future DNA vaccines and DNA therapeutics. General methods are described, by means of which it is possible to dramatically increase plasmid DNA productivity. These processes feature RNA based inducers of plasmid copy number.
US08999669B2 Detection and visualization of the cell cycle in living cells
The present invention relates to a nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide specifically binding to proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA). The present invention also relates to a vector comprising the nucleic acid molecule of the invention, a host cell comprising the nucleic acid molecule of or the vector of the invention and a method of detecting the amount and/or location of PCNA in living cells, a method of screening for compounds having an effect on the cell cycle.
US08999667B2 Selection of host cells expressing protein at high levels
The invention provides a DNA molecule comprising a multicistronic transcription unit coding for i) a polypeptide of interest, and for ii) a selectable marker polypeptide functional in a eukaryotic host cell, wherein the polypeptide of interest has a translation initiation sequence separate from that of the selectable marker polypeptide, and wherein the coding sequence for the polypeptide of interest is upstream from the coding sequence for the selectable marker polypeptide in the multicistronic transcription unit, and wherein an internal ribosome entry site is present downstream from the coding sequence for the polypeptide of interest and upstream from the coding sequence for the selectable marker polypeptide, and wherein the nucleic acid sequence coding for the selectable marker polypeptide in the coding strand comprises a GTG or a TTG start codon. Also provided are methods for obtaining host cells expressing a polypeptide of interest, such host cells comprising DNA molecules of the invention. Further provided is the production of polypeptides of interest, comprising culturing host cells comprising the DNA molecules of the invention.
US08999666B2 PKC ligands and polynucleotides encoding PKC ligands
The invention relates to kinase ligands and polyligands. In particular, the invention relates to ligands, homopolyligands, and heteropolyligands that modulate PKC activity. The ligands and polyligands are utilized as research tools or as therapeutics. The invention includes linkage of the ligands, homopolyligands, and heteropolyligands to a cellular localization signal, epitope tag and/or a reporter. The invention also includes polynucleotides encoding the ligands and polyligands.
US08999665B2 Trapping molecular segments in nano-gaps
A molecule trapping method includes forming a fluid bridge between a first reservoir and a second reservoir, translocating a molecule from the first reservoir to the second reservoir through the fluid bridge, detecting when a segment of the molecule is in the fluid bridge, breaking the fluid bridge and forming an a gap between the first and the second reservoirs, thereby trapping a segment of the molecule in the gap and making measurements on the segment of the molecule.
US08999664B2 Method of improving salmon meat color
The present invention provides a salmon flesh color improving method and a salmon flesh color improving feed which are usable for producing a salmon having a mild reddish orange flesh color close to the flesh color of wild fish, and a salmon and fish flesh thereof produced by such a flesh color improving method. The present invention also provides a method for producing a salmon having a mild reddish orange flesh color, comprising cultivating the salmon with a feed comprising a carotenoid colorant mixed therein, the carotenoid colorant comprising at least astaxanthin, phoenicoxanthin, canthaxanthin and adonixanthin.
US08999661B2 Compositions for detecting cell death and methods of use thereof
The invention provides compounds and methods of their use in the detection of apoptosis and necrosis both in vitro and in vivo. Also provided are compounds and methods of their use in selective delivery of agents to cells undergoing apoptosis or necrosis. The compounds and methods are based on conjugates formed with a dehydrogenase such as lactate dehydrogenase, alcohol dehydrogenase, aldehyde dehydrogenase, and malate dehydrogenase. The compounds and methods are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions characterized by apoptosis, including cancer, cardiac disease, neurologic disease including stroke, and autoimmunity. The compounds and methods offer distinct advantages over corresponding compounds and methods based on Annexin V. Also provided are methods for screening for compounds that modulate, i.e., inhibit or promote, apoptosis.
US08999660B2 Methods Relating to Mammalian Rictor Polypeptide
The invention describes isolated mTOR-associated proteins (“mTOR-APs”) as well as isolated variants and fragments thereof and the isolated nucleic acids encoding them. The invention also describes vectors and host cells containing nucleic acid encoding an mTOR-AP polypeptide and methods for producing an mTOR-AP polypeptide. Also described are methods for screening for compounds which modulate mTOR-AP activity and methods for treating or preventing a disorder that is responsive to mTOR-AP modulation.
US08999656B2 PODXL protein in colorectal cancer
The present disclosure provides a method for determining whether a mammalian subject having a colorectal cancer belongs to a first or a second group, wherein the prognosis of subjects of the first group is better than the prognosis of subjects of the second group, comprising the steps of: a) evaluating an amount of PODXL protein in at least part of a sample earlier obtained from the subject, and determining a sample value corresponding to the evaluated amount; b) comparing said sample value from step a) with a predetermined reference value; and if said sample value is higher than said reference value, c1) concluding that the subject belongs to said second group; and if said sample value is lower than or equal to said reference value, c2) concluding that the subject belongs to said first group. Related uses, means and a method of treatment are also provided.
US08999654B2 Method of identifying a compound for the treatment or prevention of obesity
The present invention provides GPCR polypeptides and polynucleotides, recombinant materials, and transgenic mice, as well as methods for their production. The polypeptides and polynucleotides are useful, for example, in methods of diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders. The invention also provides methods for identifying compounds (e.g., agonists or antagonists) using the GPCR polypeptides and polynucleotides of the invention, and for treating conditions associated with GPCR dysfunction with the GPCR polypeptides, polynucleotides, or identified compounds. The invention also provides diagnostic assays for detecting diseases or disorders associated with inappropriate GPCR activity or levels.
US08999649B2 Method and compositions for detecting botulinum neurotoxin
The present invention provides a molecular construct capable of fluorescent resonance energy transfer (FRET), comprising a linker peptide, and donor and acceptor fluorophore moieties, where the linker peptide is a substrate of a botulinum neurotoxin selected from the group consisting of synaptobrevin, syntaxin and SNAP-25, or a fragment thereof capable being cleaved by the botulinum neurotoxin, and separates the donor and acceptor fluorophores by a distance of not more than 10 nm, and where emission spectrum of the donor fluorophore moiety overlaps with the excitation spectrum of the acceptor fluorophore moiety; or where the emission spectra of the fluorophores are detectably different. Also provided are isolated nucleic acid expressing the construct, kits comprising said construct and cell lines comprising said nucleic acid. Further provided are methods of detecting a BoNT using the above described construct via FRET, and methods for detecting a BoNT using surface plasmon resonance imaging.
US08999645B2 Bioreactors comprising fungal strains
Disclosed herein are compositions comprising an isolated cellulose degrading fungus. Also disclosed are culture compositions and bioreactor compositions comprising the cellulose degrading fungus. Further described herein are filtration and extraction devices comprising the cellulose degrading fungus. Still further disclosed are bioprocessing facilities for and methods for producing co-products resulting from one or more bioprocesses of the cellulose degrading fungus.
US08999644B2 Method for detecting the presence of a DNA minor contributor in a DNA mixture
The present invention concerns a method of detecting the presence of a DNA minor contributor in a DNA mixture by determining several haplotypes present in said one or more DNA samples.
US08999635B2 Filaggrin
The present invention relates to the identification of loss-of-function mutations in the filaggrin gene and their use in diagnosing ichthyosis vulgaris and/or susceptibility to other diseases including atopic dermatitis (eczema), asthma, psoriasis and allergies (including food allergy).
US08999634B2 Nucleic acid detection combining amplification with fragmentation
Provided herein are methods and compositions for detection of a nucleic acid target in a sample. The methods and compositions use primer directed amplification in conjunction with nucleic acid fragmentation. The methods have high sensitivity even in the presence of a large amount of non-target nucleic acid. Also provided are oligonucleotides and kits useful in the method. Exemplary nucleic acid targets are those with mutant gene sequence such as mutant sequence of the EGFR, APC, TMPRSS2, ERG and ETV1 genes.
US08999633B2 Compositions, kits, and methods for identification, assessment, prevention and treatment of pancreatic adenocarcinoma in humans
The invention relates to compositions, kits, and methods for detecting, characterizing, preventing, and treating human pancreatic adenocarcinoma. A variety of chromosomal regions (MCRs) and markers in the MCRs, are provided that are correlated with cancer. In particular, chromosomal regions and markers in the MCR 50.06-62.89 Mb of human chromosome 19, are provided, wherein alterations in the copy number of the MCR and/or alterations in the amount, structure, and/or activity of one or more of the markers in the MCR is correlated with the presence of pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
US08999631B2 Primer and pattern forming method for layer including block copolymer
An undercoat agent usable in phase separation of a layer formed on a substrate, the layer containing a block copolymer having a plurality of polymers bonded, the undercoat agent including a resin component, and 20 mol % to 80 mol % of all the structural units of the resin component being a structural unit derived from an aromatic ring-containing monomer; and a method of forming a pattern of a layer containing a block copolymer, the method including: step (1) coating the undercoat agent on a substrate (1), thereby forming a layer (2) composed of the undercoat agent, step (2) forming a layer (3) containing a block copolymer having a plurality of polymers bonded on the surface of the layer (2) composed of the undercoat agent, and subjecting the layer (3) containing the block copolymer to phase separation, and step (3) selectively removing a phase (3a) of at least one polymer of the plurality of copolymers constituting the block copolymer from the layer (3) containing the block copolymer.
US08999626B2 Polymer compound comprising dye and curable resin composition comprising same
The present invention relates to a polymer compound including a dye, and a curable resin composition including the same. The polymer compound including the dye according to the present invention may exhibit characteristics such as excellent heat resistance, solubility, coating uniformity, chemical resistance and the like by introducing a single molecule type dye into a side chain of a polymer binder to be modified into a polymer form and applying the modified polymer to a curable composition.
US08999623B2 Degradable neutral layers for block copolymer lithography applications
Polymer films comprising crosslinked random copolymers and methods for making the films are provided. Also provided are polymer films comprising random copolymers that are covalently linked to an underlying substrate. The polymer films can be incorporated into structures in which the films are employed as surface-modifying layers for domain-forming block copolymers and the structures can be used for pattern transfer applications via block copolymer lithography. The crosslinks between the random copolymer chains in the polymer films or the links between the random copolymer chains and the substrate surface are characterized in that they can be cleaved under relatively mild conditions.
US08999622B2 Pattern forming method, chemical amplification resist composition and resist film
A pattern forming method, includes: (i) forming a film from a chemical amplification resist composition that contains (A) a resin capable of increasing a polarity of the resin (A) to decrease a solubility of the resin (A) for a developer containing an organic solvent by an action of an acid, (B) a compound capable of generating an acid upon irradiation with an actinic ray or radiation, and (C) a solvent; (ii) exposing the film; and (iii) performing development by using a developer containing an organic solvent, wherein the resin (A) has a structure in which a polar group is protected with a leaving group capable of decomposing and leaving by an action of an acid, and the leaving group contains a fluorine atom.
US08999618B2 Toner set, developer set, and image forming apparatus
A toner set, including: at least one chromatic toner containing a colorant; and a transparent toner containing no colorant, wherein the chromatic toner and the transparent toner each include a releasing agent and a binder resin, and wherein an amount of a tetrahydrofuran insoluble matter in the transparent toner is smaller than an amount of a tetrahydrofuran insoluble matter in the chromatic toner.
US08999617B2 Electrostatic charge image developing toner, electrostatic charge image developer, toner cartridge, process cartridge, image forming apparatus, and image forming method
An electrostatic charge image developing toner includes toner particles and silica particles that have a titanium content of from 0.001% by weight to 10% by weight in a surface layer, an average particle diameter of from 30 nm to 500 nm, and a particle size distribution index of from 1.1 to 1.5, and are surface-treated with a titanium compound in which an organic group is bonded to a titanium atom via an oxygen atom, and a hydrophobizing agent in sequence.
US08999614B2 Photoresist composition for forming a color filter and display substrate
A photoresist composition for manufacturing a color filter, the photoresist composition includes a first red colorant and a yellow colorant represented by Chemical Formula 1, wherein R1 and R2 each independently represent a C1 to C10 alkyl group, wherein A1, A2, A3, and A4 each independently represent a C1 to C10 alkyl group, —CN, —PO3H2, —C(O)OH, or a hydrogen atom, m is an integer of 1 to 10, and optionally wherein at least one —CH2— of R1 and R2 if present is independently replaced with —O—, —C(O)—, —C(O)O—, or —OC(O)—.
US08999612B2 Method for manufacturing reflective mask and apparatus for manufacturing reflective mask
According to one embodiment, a method for manufacturing a reflective mask includes: forming a reflection layer on a major surface of a substrate; forming a capping layer containing ruthenium on the reflection layer; forming an absorption layer on the capping layer; forming a pattern region in the absorption layer; removing a first resist mask used in forming the pattern region; and forming a light blocking region surrounding the pattern region in the absorption layer, the capping layer, and the reflection layer. The removing the first resist mask used in forming the pattern region includes: performing dry ashing processing using a mixed gas of ammonia gas and nitrogen gas or only ammonia gas.
US08999611B2 Mask blank for scattering effect reduction
Some embodiments relate a method of forming a photomask for a deep ultraviolet photolithography process (e.g., having an exposing radiation with a wavelength of 193 nm). The method provides a mask blank for a deep ultraviolet photolithography process. The mask blank has a transparent substrate, an amorphous isolation layer located over the transparent substrate, and a photoresist layer located over the amorphous isolation layer. The photoresist layer is patterned by selectively removing portions of the photoresist layer using a beam of electrons. The amorphous isolation layer is subsequently etched according to the patterned photoresist layer to form one or more mask openings. The amorphous isolation layer isolates electrons backscattered from the beam of electrons from the photoresist layer during patterning, thereby mitigating CD and overlay errors caused by backscattered electrons.
US08999608B2 Fluorourethane as an additive in a photopolymer formulation
The invention relates to a photopolymer formulation comprising matrix polymers, writing monomers, and photoinitiators, to the use of the photopolymer formulation for producing optical elements, in particular for producing holographic elements and images, to a method for illuminating holographic media made of the photopolymer formulation, and to special fluorourethanes.
US08999607B2 Manufacturing method of solid oxide fuel cell, and manufacturing method of compact of divided member of the cell
A compact of a support-member divided-member, which has a shape formed by dividing a support member into two in the thickness direction so as to divide the fuel channel into two in the thickness direction, is manufactured by a gel cast method in which slurry is filled in a molding die. A compact of a fuel-side electrode and a compact of an electrolyte are successively stacked on the upper surface of the compact of the support-member divided-member, whereby a compact of a cell divided member is obtained. The two compacts of the cell divided member are bonded and sintered, whereby an SOFC cell (sintered body) in which an oxygen-side electrode is not formed is formed. A compact of the oxygen-side electrode is formed respectively on the upper and lower surfaces of the sintered body, and then, the compact of the oxygen-side electrode is sintered, whereby the SOFC cell is completed.
US08999599B2 Method of fabricating membrane electrode assembly and gas diffusion layer
A method of fabricating a membrane electrode assembly, comprising: obtaining a mixture by mixing and kneading electrically conductive particles, a polymer resin, a surfactant, and a dispersion solvent (S1); obtaining a sheet-like mixture by rolling out and shaping the mixture (S2); obtaining a carbon sheet by heat-treating the sheet-like mixture at a first heat treatment temperature such that the surfactant and the dispersion solvent are removed from the sheet-like mixture (S3); obtaining a dispersion liquid by mixing electrically conductive particles, a polymer resin, a surfactant, and a dispersion solvent (S4); forming, on the carbon sheet, a dispersion liquid layer thinner than the carbon sheet by forming and drying a coating of the dispersion liquid on the carbon sheet (S5); obtaining a gas diffusion layer in which a carbon layer is formed on the carbon sheet, by heat-treating the carbon sheet on which the dispersion liquid layer is formed at a second heat treatment temperature lower than the first heat treatment temperature such that the surfactant and the dispersion solvent are removed from the dispersion liquid layer (S6); and stacking a catalyst layer and an electrolyte membrane in said order on the carbon layer (S7).
US08999598B2 Molten carbonate fuel cells including reinforced lithium aluminate matrix, method for preparing the same, and method for supplying lithium source
Disclosed is a molten carbonate fuel cell comprising a reinforced lithium aluminate matrix, a cathode, an anode, a cathode frame channel and an anode frame channel, wherein at least one of the cathode frame channel and the anode frame channel is filled with a lithium source. Disclosed also are a method for producing the same, and a method for supplying a lithium source. The molten carbonate fuel cell in which a lithium source is supplied to an electrode has high mechanical strength and maintains stability of electrolyte to allow long-term operation.
US08999597B2 Fuel cell
Disclosed is a fuel cell provided with a membrane electrode structure having a frame, two separators that sandwich the membrane electrode structure therebetween, and gas seals between the end portion of the frame and the end portions of respective separators, and diffuser sections for distributing a reacting gas to between the frame and respective separators. In the diffuser section on the cathode side, the frame is provided with a protruding section in contact with the separator, and in the diffuser section on the anode side, the frame and the separator are disposed by being spaced apart from each other, thereby excellently maintaining contact surface pressure between the membrane electrode structure and the separators, and preventing contact resistance from being increased.
US08999586B2 Electrode for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery, non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery, and method for manufacturing the same
The present invention relates to an electrode for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery, a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery using the electrode, and a method for manufacturing the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. The electrode for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery includes a material mixture layer containing an active material and a porous insulating layer. The insulating layer is formed on the material mixture layer. The insulating layer contains a resin having a cross-linked structure and inorganic particles. A mixed layer that includes components of the insulating layer and components of the material mixture layer is provided at the interface between the insulating layer and the material mixture layer.
US08999585B2 Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery
A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a porous insulating layer, and nonaqueous electrolyte. The porous insulating layer is interposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. The nonaqueous electrolyte is contained at least in the porous insulating layer. The mixture layer of the positive electrode and the porous insulating layer each include a structure retainer.
US08999584B2 Method for pre-lithiation of the negative electrode in lithium ion batteries
A Li-ion battery is disclosed, the Li-ion battery including an anode, a cathode, a lithium donor formed from a Li-containing material, and an electrolyte in communication with the anode, the cathode, and the lithium donor. The lithium donor may be incorporated into the anode, incorporated into the cathode, a layer formed on either an anode side or a cathode side of a separator of the battery. The lithium donor is formed from Li-containing material insensitive to oxygen and aqueous moisture.
US08999582B2 Positive electrode material for lithium-ion accumulator
A composition including (a) a lithiated oxide of transition metals containing at least nickel, cobalt and aluminum and (b) a lithiated phosphate of at least one transition metal, the surface of which is at least partially covered by a layer of carbon. In the composition, the proportion by mass of the lithiated oxide of transition metals containing at least nickel, cobalt and aluminum is less than or equal to 10% of the weight of the composition, and the proportion by mass of the lithiated phosphate of at least one transition metal is greater than or equal to 90% of the weight of the composition. A lithium-ion or lithium-polymer type accumulator including at least one positive electrode containing this composition.
US08999578B2 Positive electrode active materials for lithium secondary battery, method for preparing the same and lithium secondary battery comprising the same
A positive electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery, the material represented by the formulas: LiNi(1-x-y)CoxAlyO2 or LiNi(1-x-y)CoxMnyO2 (0.1
US08999577B2 Negative active material, method of preparing the same, and lithium battery including the same
Provided are a negative active material, a method of preparing the same, and a lithium battery including the negative active material. The negative active material includes a carbonaceous core that has a sulfur content of about 10 ppm to 900 ppm; and an amorphous carbon layer continuously formed on a surface of the carbonaceous core, wherein the carbonaceous core has a crystalloid plate structure, and a crystallite size measured from a full width at half maximum of the peak with respect to the surface (002) of about 10 nm to about 45 nm in an X-ray diffraction spectrum of the carbonaceous core. The lithium battery including a negative electrode including the negative active material has improved capacity characteristics and ring lifetime characteristics.
US08999576B2 Cathode active material, cathode and nonaqueous secondary battery
A cathode active material of the present invention is a cathode active material having a composition represented by General Formula (1) below, LiFe1-xMxP1-ySiyO4  (1), where: an average valence of Fe is +2 or more; M is an element having a valence of +2 or more and is at least one type of element selected from the group consisting of Zr, Sn, Y, and Al; the valence of M is different from the average valence of Fe; 0
US08999575B2 Positive electrode and lithium battery including the same
Disclosed is a positive electrode and a lithium battery including the positive electrode. The positive electrode includes a current collector, a first layer irreversibly deintercalating lithium ions, and a second layer allowing reversible intercalation and deintercalation of lithium ions. In one embodiment, the first layer further comprises a first sublayer and a second sublayer, in which the first sublayer is interposed between the current collector and the second sublayer. The first sublayer comprises a first active material represented by Formula 1 Li2Mo1-nR1nO3, and the second sublayer comprises a second active material represented by Formula 2 Li2Ni1-mR2mO2. In Formula 1, 0≦n<1; and R1 is selected from the group consisting of manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), cobalt (Co), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), magnesium (Mg), nickel (Ni), and combinations of at least two of the foregoing elements. In Formula 2, 0≦m<1; and R2 is selected from the group consisting of Mn, Fe, Co, Cu, Zn, Mg, molybdenum (Mo), and combinations of at least two of the foregoing elements.
US08999574B2 Method of preparing graphene-sulfur nanocomposites for rechargeable lithium-sulfur battery electrodes
A method of preparing a graphene-sulfur nanocomposite for a cathode in a rechargeable lithium-sulfur battery comprising thermally expanding graphite oxide to yield graphene layers, mixing the graphene layers with a first solution comprising sulfur and carbon disulfide, evaporating the carbon disulfide to yield a solid nanocomposite, and grinding the solid nanocomposite to yield the graphene-sulfur nanocomposite. Rechargeable-lithium-sulfur batteries having a cathode that includes a graphene-sulfur nanocomposite can exhibit improved characteristics. The graphene-sulfur nanocomposite can be characterized by graphene sheets with particles of sulfur adsorbed to the graphene sheets. The sulfur particles have an average diameter of less than 50 nm.
US08999571B2 Batteries and electrodes for use thereof
The present invention generally relates to batteries or other electrochemical devices, and systems and materials for use in these, including novel electrode materials and designs. In some embodiments, the present invention relates to small-scale batteries or microbatteries. For example, in one aspect of the invention, a battery may have a volume of no more than about 5 mm3, while having an energy density of at least about 400 W h/l. In some cases, the battery may include an electrode comprising a porous electroactive compound. In some embodiments, the pores of the porous electrode may be at least partially filled with a liquid such as a liquid electrolyte. The electrode may be formed from a unitary material. Other aspects of the invention are directed to techniques of making such electrodes or batteries, techniques of forming electrical connections to and packaging such batteries, techniques of using such electrodes or batteries, or the like.
US08999570B2 Battery pack exhibiting enhances structural strength
There is provided a battery pack in which a pair of ribs are formed at an inner frame to extend toward plane portions of a bare cell, so that the inner frame can be fixed at the exact position of the bare cell. In one embodiment, a battery pack includes a bare cell having a pair of first side portions opposite to each other, a pair of second side portions opposite to each other, and a pair of plane portions opposite to each other. The second side portions and the plane portions are connected to ends of the first side portions. A protection circuit module is electrically connected to the bare cell. An inner frame is provided between the bare cell and the protection circuit module. The inner frame has at least a pair of ribs opposite to each other while extending toward the plane portions of the bare cell.
US08999567B2 Lithium polymer battery with external sheath
A lithium polymer battery comprising an internal sheath, reinforcement members, and an external sheath and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The lithium polymer battery comprises a pouch-type internal sheath with an electrode assembly positioned therein and a protective circuit module that is attached to the surface thereof to control the charging and discharging processes of the electrode assembly. The battery further comprises reinforcement members that couple with surfaces of the internal sheath and an external sheath for integrally enclosing the internal sheath and the reinforcement members. The external sheath may comprise a tube, a thermally contractible tube, or a melted resin.
US08999564B2 Secondary battery
Disclosed is a secondary battery. The secondary battery includes an electrode assembly including a first plate, a second plate, and a separator disposed between the first and second plates, a battery case accommodating the electrode assembly and an electrolyte, a cap assembly sealing an opening formed on one side of the battery case, and a gasket disposed between the cap assembly and the battery case. The battery case includes a crimping part formed on an upper portion of the battery case, and the crimping part is disposed on the gasket. A ratio of a second thickness of the gasket to a first thickness of the gasket is greater than 1.8 and is less than 4.8. The first thickness is a length between an internal surface of the battery case and an outermost edge of the cap assembly, and the second thickness is a length between the internal surface of the battery case and an outermost tip of the crimping part.
US08999561B2 Materials for electrochemical device safety
An electrochemical device includes a thermally-triggered intumescent material or a gas-triggered intumescent material. Such devices prevent or minimize short circuits in a device that could lead to thermal run-away. Such devices may include batteries or supercapacitors.
US08999552B2 Busbar module and power supply unit including same busbar module
A busbar module for connecting a plurality of batteries of a battery unit in which the batteries are arranged so that electrodes of each of the batteries having different polarities are disposed adjacent to each other is provided. The busbar module includes busbars, terminals, wires and plates. The busbars connect the electrodes adjacent to each other. The terminals are connected to the busbars respectively to detect a voltage of the batteries. The wires are connected to the terminals respectively. The plates accommodate the busbar, the terminals and the wires, and provided above the battery unit. A connector connects the plates together.
US08999546B2 Structure of prismatic battery modules with scalable architecture
A battery system comprises a plurality of battery subunits arranged in a stack, wherein each battery subunit among the plurality of battery subunits comprises a first battery cell, a heatsink, a second battery cell, and a compliant pad in that order with the heatsink between and in thermal contact with the first and second battery cells and with the compliant pad abutting the second battery cell.
US08999544B2 Electric energy store of a motor vehicle
An electric energy store (10) of a motor vehicle, in particular a high voltage energy store of a hybrid vehicle or an electric vehicle, has a housing (11) and storage modules (12) accommodated in the housing. The housing (11) has a supporting element (17) with an annular supporting frame (18) made from a fiber reinforced plastic and via which the electric energy store (10) can be connected to a body structure of a motor vehicle.
US08999538B2 Battery module with sealed vent chamber
A battery module having sealed vent chamber includes a plurality of electrochemical cells each having a vent at an end thereof. The module also includes a structure defining a chamber and comprising a plurality of sockets, each socket configured to receive one of the plurality of electrochemical cells such that the vents of the electrochemical cells are located in the chamber. The module further includes a seal provided between at least one of the electrochemical cells and its associated socket. At least a portion of the seal is deformable such that gases released from the electrochemical cells into the chamber compress the deformable portion of the seal against the electrochemical cells to seal the gases in the chamber.
US08999537B2 Battery pack
A battery pack configured to prevent excess solder material from flowing down onto a protective circuit module (PCM) is disclosed. According to some aspects, the battery pack includes at least one battery cell, a protective circuit module (PCM) electrically connected to the battery cell, and a conductive tab configured to electrically connect the battery cell to the PCM. A tapered through hole is formed in the PCM so that the conductive tab is inserted into and fixed to the through hole.
US08999535B2 Perpendicular magnetic recording media
[Problem] An object is to provide a perpendicular magnetic recording medium in which a narrower track width is achieved by enhancing an exchange coupling magnetic field Hex of a soft magnetic layer so that a higher recording density can be achieved.[Solution] A perpendicular magnetic recording medium according to the present invention is configured to include a magnetic recording layer 122 that records a signal, and a soft magnetic layer 114 provided below the magnetic recording layer, on a base 110 on a main surface of which textures are formed, wherein the textures includes first textures 110a that is linear rails in a certain direction, and second textures 110b that are trails intersecting at a predetermined angle with the first textures; and the angle of intersection between the first textures and the second textures is 10° or less.
US08999533B2 Magnetic disk and method of manufacturing the same
Provided is a magnetic disk comprising a lubricating layer formed of a lubricant. The lubricant constituting the lubricating layer has excellent properties, for example, excellent fluidity, surface energy, and CFT properties. By virtue of the excellent properties, the magnetic disk has a high level of reliability despite a low flying height of a magnetic head due to a recent rapid increase in recording density and a very severe environment resistance requirement due to diversification of applications. The magnetic disk comprises a substrate and at least a magnetic layer, a protective layer, and a lubricating layer provided in that order over the substrate. The lubricating layer is formed of a lubricant that is a mixture of a specific perfluoropolyether lubricant with a lubricant formed of a compound comprising perfluoropolyether groups having a perfluoropolyether main chain in the structure thereof and having a hydroxyl group at the end thereof, the perfluoropolyether groups being bonded to each other through a divalent linking group having at least two hydroxyl groups in the structure thereof.
US08999531B2 Coated CBN sintered body
A coated cBN sintered body has excellent wear resistance, fracture resistance, adhesiveness between a substrate and a coating, and a tool life of which is elongated as compared with conventional cBN sintered bodies. The coated cBN sintered body has a cBN sintered body substrate and a coating coated on the surface thereof. The cBN sintered body includes 76 to 90% by volume of cBN, and 10 to 24% by volume of a binder phase and inevitable impurities. An average grain size of cBN is 0.5 to 5.0 μm, an average value of the thickness of the binder phase is 0.05 to 0.8 μm, and the standard deviation of the thickness of the binder phase is 0.8 μm or less.
US08999527B2 Simplified organic electronic device employing polymeric anode with high work function
An electronic device employing a polymeric anode with high work function.
US08999523B2 Compound containing 1,3-diene structure and method for producing same
Disclosed is a compound containing a divalent group represented by formula (I). (In formula (I), Ar1 represents an arylene group, a divalent heterocyclic group or a divalent aromatic amine group; J1 represents a phenylene group; J2 represents an alkylene group; X represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom; j represents 0 or 1, k represents an integer of 0-3, and l represents 0 or 1, while satisfying 1≦j+k+l≦5; m represents 1 or 2; R1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, an alkylthio group, an aryl group, an aryloxy group, an arylthio group, an arylalkyl group, an arylalkoxy group, an arylalkylthio group, an arylalkenyl group, an arylalkynyl group, an amino group, a substituted amino group, a silyl group, a substituted silyl group, a halogen atom, an acyl group, an acyloxy group, an imine residue, a carbamoyl group, an acid imide group, a monovalent heterocyclic group, a carboxyl group, a substituted carboxyl group, a cyano group or a nitro group; the plurality of R1's may be the same as or different from each other; and when there are a plurality of J1's, J2's, X's, j's, k's or l's, the J1's, J2's, X's, j's, k's or l's may be the same as or different from each other, respectively).
US08999520B2 Organometallic complex and light emitting element, light emitting device, and electronic device using the organometallic complex
An organometallic complex having a structure represented by the following general formula (G1) is provided. (In the formula, A represents an aromatic hydrocarbon group having 6 to 25 carbon atoms. Further, Z represents any one of hydrogen, an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or an aryl group having 6 to 25 carbon atoms. In addition, Ar1 represents an aryl group having 6 to 25 carbon atoms. R1 represents any one of hydrogen, an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. Further, M is a central metal and represents an element belonging to Group 9 or Group 10.)
US08999519B2 Solder joint
A solder joint manufactured of an alloy essentially composed of 0.01-7.6 wt % Cu, 0.001-6 wt % Ni, and the remaining of Sn. Each of Cu and Ni has a maximum concentration range. The lower limit of the range of Ni is 0.01 wt % and preferably 0.03 wt %. The upper limit of the range of Ni is 0.3 wt % and preferably 0.1 wt %. The lower limit of the range of Cu is 0.1 wt % and preferably 0.2 wt %. The upper limit of the range of Cu is 7 wt % and preferably 0.92 wt %. The invention includes the solder joint essentially having these compositions.
US08999517B2 Steel pipe for vehicle piping
A steel pipe has a multi-layer coating including: a plating film formed on the surface of the steel pipe; a chemical conversion coating covering the plating film; a primer coating covering the chemical conversion coating and formed from a curable epoxy resin composition composed mainly of an epoxy compound and having an amide or imide bond introduced; and a polyamide resin coating covering the primer coating. The multi-layer coating can significantly enhance the adhesion force of the polyamide coating compared to the conventional pipe.
US08999511B2 Cubic boron nitride sintered body tool
A cBN sintered body tool has the following feature. In at least one cross sectional surface of the cBN sintered body tool taken along a plane perpendicular to a joining surface having the largest area in joining surfaces between the cBN sintered body and the joining layer, a point C and a point D are assumed to represent points away by ¼ of the length of a line segment connecting a point A and a point B shown in a figure. A value obtained when an area of a region surrounded by a line segment connecting the point C and the point D, the first cBN particle, the second cBN particle, and the binder phase is divided by the length of the line segment connecting the point A and point B to each other is 0.14-0.6 μm.
US08999508B2 Back sheet of solar cell and manufacturing method thereof
A back sheet of solar module with high adhesivity comprises a substrate (3), a layer of fluorine-based film (2), and a layer of fluoro-silicone film (1) or titanium-silicon film (4) formed between the layer of fluorine-based film (2) and the substrate (3), as well as on outer surface of the layer of fluorine-based film (2). A method for manufacturing the back sheet of solar module comprises the treatment on the layer of fluorine-based film (2) and/or substrate (3) with compound of fluoro-silicone or titanium-silicon, so as to coat a layer of fluoro-silicone film (1) or titanium-silicon film (4).
US08999507B2 Method for applying and curing by UV radiation a sealant system onto natural stone tiles to provide permanent sealing, protection, abrasion resistance, stain and mold resistance, and natural stone tiles produced by the method
The invention relates to a process for applying a liquid UV-curable primer sealant to natural stone tiles and related articles followed immediately by the exposure to a requisite amount of low intensity UVA-type UV radiation to partially cure the primer sealant. The partial curing, or pre-setting, of the primer sealant enables control of the ultimate depth of penetration of the primer sealer into the natural stone tiles and natural stone articles of which many examples are quite porous. Because the low level UV irradiation is instantaneous after the primer sealant application the level of primer sealant penetration into the natural stone surface is regulated. The pre-curing of the primer sealant is conducted to intentionally solidify or immobilize the sealant that has actually penetrated into the natural stone surface. The uppermost layers of the primer sealant are left in a semi-liquid or uncured state to allow for wetting and intermingling by the top sealant once it is applied. Thus, the prior art problem of uncontrolled wicking is solved by the present invention.
US08999504B2 Waterproof sheet for use in bridge pier repair and waterproof working method using the same
When a bridge pier is reinforced or repaired by wrapping a reinforcement around the pier, a waterproof sheet having a sufficient flexibility to attach to and cover the interface between the pier and the reinforcement in a liquid-tight manner is useful. The waterproof sheet is attached to the interface between the pier and the reinforcement to prevent water from penetrating into the interface for thereby preventing the reinforcement from deterioration.
US08999494B2 Resins and coating compositions
The invention relates to a polyesteramide resin containing ester groups and at least one amide group in the back-bone characterized in that it has at least one hydroxyalkylamide endgroup, and a Tg<0° C.
US08999493B2 Adhesive product, and transfer tool
A necessary and sufficient adhesive force of an adhesive agent layer is certainly kept while the dot diameter of the adhesive agent is made smaller and the thickness of the adhesive agent layer is made smaller. For the purpose, in an adhesive product, comprising an adhesive agent layer in which dots of a dot-form adhesive agent 12 are intermittently arranged, and a base material 11 which supports the adhesive agent layer, the dot diameter of the adhesive agent 12 is made into a very small value of less than 1.5 mm, and the thickness of the adhesive agent layer is set to less than 25 μm while the area ratio that is the proportion of an area where the adhesive agent 12 occupies per unit area of the base material 11 is set to 0.7 or more.
US08999492B2 Method to produce nanometer-sized features with directed assembly of block copolymers
Methods for fabricating stamps and systems for patterning a substrate, and devices resulting from those methods are provided.
US08999489B2 Packages containing sheets
An article of manufacture is disclosed. The article of manufacture comprises a package and a disposable sheet. The sheet has a first surface and a second surface. One of the surfaces comprises a texture. The texture is defined by peaks and valleys such that the one textured surface may have an Average Peak to Peak Distance in the range of about 1 mm to about 20 mm, an Average Height Differential in the range of 1 mm to 3 mm, and a Surface Topography Index in the range of about 0.01 to about 10. The sheet may be contained within the package.
US08999483B2 Honeycomb structure comprising an outer cement skin and a cement therefor
Disclosed is a honeycomb catalyst support structure comprising a honeycomb body and an outer layer or skin formed of a cement comprising an amorphous glass powder with a multimodal particle size distribution applied to an exterior surface of the honeycomb body. The multimodal particle size distribution is achieved through the use of a first glass powder having a first median particle size and at least a second glass powder having a second median particle size. In some embodiments, the first and second glass powders are the same amorphous glass consisting of fused silica. The cement may further include a fine-grained, sub-micron sized silica in the form of colloidal silica. The cement exhibits a coefficient of thermal expansion less than 15×10−7/° C., and preferably about 5×10−7/° C. after drying.
US08999479B2 Honeycomb structure and bonded type honeycomb structure
A honeycomb structure includes a porous partition wall defining a plurality of cells serving as fluid passages, an outer peripheral wall located at the outermost periphery, a first cell having one end opened and the end plugged, and a second cell having the one end plugged and the other end opened. The first cells and the second cells are disposed alternately, and the area of the first cells is larger than that of the second cells in a cross section perpendicular to a center axis. The thickness of the partition wall that forms at least one cell from the outermost periphery in the outer peripheral section is 1.1 to 3.0 times the thickness of the partition wall in the center section.
US08999474B2 Device comprising at least one built-in composite material hinge having an uninterrupted connecting reinforcement
A device includes at least one built-in flexible portion (1) between two stiffer portions (10) that are made of a stiff composite material, the flexible portion (11) being suitable for forming a flexible hinge and made of a flexible material including a reinforcing armature that includes at least one connecting layer (13) common to the material(s) forming each stiff portion (10). The device has end surfaces (20) that oppose each other when extended, the opposing end surfaces being arranged to be suited to serve as a longitudinal compression abutment while enabling the thus-made hinge to fold back at least in a direction away from the extended state.
US08999473B2 Thick, printable labels suitable for use in a thermal transfer printer
Thick, compressible, multilayer labels with the appearance and feel of hard plastic identification shields comprise: A. A printable film having first and second opposing facial surfaces; B. A first adhesive having first and second opposing facial surfaces, the first facial surface of the adhesive in intimate contact with the second facial surface of the film; and C. Foam having first and second opposing facial surfaces, the first facial surface of the foam in intimate contact with the second facial surface of the first adhesive. In certain embodiments of the invention, the labels include one or more of a printable coating on the first facial surface of the film, a second adhesive in intimate contact with the second facial surface of the foam, and a release liner in contact with the second adhesive.
US08999472B2 Tubular conduit
A tubular conduit is disclosed. The tubular conduit comprises a tubular portion made from a flexible material and an axially extending external helical formation located around the outside of the tubular portion. The external helical formation is for supporting the tubular portion. Optionally the tubular portion also comprises an axially extending internal helical protrusion, which imparts a helical flow to a fluid passing through the tubular portion. It is preferred that the tubular conduit is a vascular graft.
US08999471B2 Stopper for closing a medical system
A cylindrical stopper for closing a medical system and a method for closing a medical system, and to the medical system itself, closed with the stopper of the invention.
US08999466B2 Multilayer stretched polyamide film
An object of the present invention is to provide a multilayer stretched polyamide-based film having excellent bending resistance, thermal dimensional stability and aroma retention, whose lamination strength is measureable when a sealing layer is laminated thereon.Specifically, the invention provides a multilayer stretched polyamide-based film obtained by biaxially stretching a multilayer laminate including three layers consisting of a polyester layer (Layer A), an adhesive layer (Layer B), and a polyamide layer (Layer C), wherein Layer A contains a crystalline polyester, Layer B contains a modified polyester-based elastomer, Layer C contains an aliphatic polyamide, and Layer C has a thickness of 5 μm or more, and wherein a sealing layer is to be laminated on Layer C by a lamination method, after biaxially stretching the multilayer laminate.
US08999460B2 Compounds and liquid-crystalline medium
The invention relates to compounds of the formula I, and to a liquid-crystalline medium, preferably having a nematic phase and negative dielectric anisotropy, which comprises one or more compounds of formula I, defined herein, for use in an electro-optical display, particularly in an active-matrix display based on the VA, ECB, PALO, FFS or IPS effect, and to the use of the compounds of the formula I for the stabilization of a liquid-crystalline medium which comprises one or more compounds of the formula II and one or more compounds of the formulae III-1 to III-4, defined herein.
US08999456B2 Method for manufacturing of drug-releasing stent coated with titanium—oxide thin film
A method for manufacturing a drug-releasing stent is provided. The method includes providing a titanium precursor, a carrier gas and a reactant gas in a plasma vacuum chamber, and generating a plasma for 1 to 6 hours to form a titanium oxide thin film on the surface of a stent. The method further includes providing steam or oxygen and hydrogen in the plasma vacuum chamber and generating a low-temperature plasma for 10 minutes to 2 hours to modify the surface of the titanium oxide thin film. The method further includes reacting the titanium oxide thin film of the stent with a drug in an acidic solution and under an inert gas atmosphere at room temperature to 100° C. for 30 minutes to 4 hours to attach the drug.
US08999453B2 Carbon nanotube-infused fiber materials containing parallel-aligned carbon nanotubes, methods for production thereof, and composite materials derived therefrom
Carbon nanotube-infused fiber materials containing substantially parallel-aligned, infused carbon nanotubes are described herein. The carbon nanotube-infused fiber materials contain a fiber material and a layer of carbon nanotubes infused to the fiber material, where the infused carbon nanotubes are aligned substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the fiber material and at least a portion of the substantially parallel-aligned, infused carbon nanotubes are crosslinked to each other, to the fiber material, or both. Crosslinking can occur through covalent bonding or pi-stacking interactions, for example. The carbon nanotube-infused fiber materials can further contain additional carbon nanotubes that are grown on the layer of substantially parallel-aligned, infused carbon nanotubes. Composite materials containing the carbon nanotube-infused fiber materials and methods for production of the carbon nanotube-infused fiber materials are also described herein.
US08999451B2 Low gloss aqueous coating compositions containing poly(ethylene oxide)
The present invention relates to aqueous coating compositions having low gloss for floor polishes, finishes and sealer, as well as wall and floor paints and sealers. These aqueous coating compositions contain one or more water soluble poly(ethylene oxide) resins having the general formula [—CH2CH2O—]n and one or more polymer binders.
US08999449B2 Composite polyamide membrane derived from aromatic monomer including anhydride and sulfonyl halide functional groups
A method for making a composite polyamide membrane including the step of applying a polyfunctional amine monomer and polyfunctional acyl halide monomer to a surface of the porous support and interfacially polymerizing the monomers to form a thin film polyamide layer, wherein the method is characterized by: i) conducting the interfacial polymerization in the presence of an aromatic anhydride monomer include at least one sulfonyl halide functional group, or ii) applying the aromatic anhydride monomer to the thin film polyamide layer.
US08999448B2 Process for producing cemented and skinned ceramic honeycomb structures
Organic polymer particles are provided in a cement composition that is used to apply a skin to a ceramic honeycomb, or to bond the ceramic honeycomb to another honeycomb or another material. The presence of the organic polymer particles reduces the penetration of the cement composition through porous walls of the honeycomb. In this way, less blocking of the honeycomb cells is seen, and the reduction in thermal shock performance that is often seen when cement compositions are applied to ceramic honeycombs is reduced.
US08999444B2 Overcoat composition for ink jet printing
An ink jettable overprint composition includes a reversible polymer material, which can reversibly transition between a liquid state and a solid state by reversible cycloaddition reactions, wherein upon cooling, the reversible polymer material transitions from a liquid state to a solid state by reversible cycloaddition reactions within a time period of less than about 10 seconds.
US08999442B2 Ruthenium film-forming material and ruthenium film-forming method
Disclosed is a ruthenium film-forming material having a lower melting point and a higher vapor pressure that facilitates supply of the material onto a base and moreover enables a high-quality ruthenium film to be obtained.A ruthenium film-forming material includes a compound represented by general formula (1) below (wherein R1 is independently at each occurrence a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a halogenated hydrocarbon group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R2 is independently at each occurrence a halogenated hydrocarbon group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a halogenated alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, with the proviso that R1 and R2 are mutually differing groups; R3 is independently at each occurrence a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and L is an unsaturated hydrocarbon compound having 4 to 10 carbon atoms and having at least two double bonds).
US08999441B2 Method for fabricating coiled nano carbon material, coiled nano carbon layered substrate and coiled nano carbon material thereof
A preparing method for coiled nano carbon material is provided and includes forming a noble metal catalyst crystallite nucleus layer on the surface of the substrate by displacement of a noble metal catalyst, forming a composited nano carbon material on the metal layer of the substrate by using TCVD; in which the composited nano carbon material includes coiled carbon nano tubes and coiled carbon nano fiber. The measured quantity of the total coiled nano carbon tubes and coiled nano carbon fiber in the total measured quantity of nano carbon material is greater than 30%. The coiled nano carbon material can be acquired by scraping it off from the substrate surface.
US08999440B2 Method of manufacturing a structure comprising a graphene sheet provided with metal pins, structure thus obtained and use thereof
A structure, method of manufacturing a structure, and methods of using a structure including a graphene sheet is disclosed. According to one aspect, the grapheme sheet is provided, on one of the faces of the structure, with a plurality of metal pins. The metal pins being separated from one another by a dielectric medium chosen from air and dielectric materials. The method including the steps of synthesizing, by vapor phase catalytic growth, the graphene sheet on a plurality of metal pins that are disposed on a membrane made from dielectric material or integrated in the membrane. The growth being catalyzed by the metal pins. According to some aspects, the membrane is removed from the structure. The structure may be used, for example, in the fields of micro- and nanoelectronics, micro- and nanoelectronic engineering, spintronics, photovoltaics, light emitting diode display, or the like.
US08999439B2 Process for manufacturing a thermostructural composite part
The invention relates to a method of fabricating a composite material part comprising fiber reinforcement densified by a matrix, the method comprising the steps of: making a fiber preform consolidated by impregnating (S4) a fiber texture made up of yarns with a liquid consolidation composition containing a precursor for a consolidating material, and by transforming (S7) the precursor into consolidating material by pyrolysis so as to obtain a consolidated preform that is held in shape; and densifying (S8) the consolidated fiber preform by chemical vapor infiltration; the method being characterized in that it includes, prior to impregnation (S4) of the fiber texture with the consolidation liquid composition, a step of filling (S2) the pores of the yarns of said fiber texture by means of a filler composition.
US08999438B2 Systems and methods for super-hydrophobic and super-oleophobic surface treatments
The field of the invention relates to systems and methods for surface treatments, and more particularly to systems and methods for surface treatments, modifications or coatings using micro- and nano-structure particles for both super-hydrophobic and super-oleophobic properties. In one embodiment, a method of treating surfaces to impart both super-hydrophobic and super-oleophobic properties includes the steps of pre-treating a substrate surface; assembling dual-scale nanoparticles onto the surface of the substrate; and treating the dual-scale nanoparticle coated surface with SiCl4 to cross-link the nanoparticles to each other and to the surface of the substrate creating a robust nano-structured topographic surface having both super-hydrophobic and super-oleophobic properties.
US08999432B2 Cap metal forming method
A cap metal forming method capable of obtaining a uniform film thickness on the entire surface of a substrate is provided. A method for forming a cap metal on a processing surface of a substrate provided with two or more regions having different water-repellent properties, includes: holding the substrate horizontally by a rotatable holding mechanism installed in an inner chamber; supplying a gas between the inner chamber and an outer chamber covering the inner chamber via a gas supply hole provided in a top surface of the outer chamber; forming a pressure gradient between the inner chamber and the outer chamber; and supplying a plating solution to a preset position on the processing surface of the substrate after a pressure of the gas inside the inner chamber reaches a preset value so as to form the cap metal on at least one of the regions.
US08999429B2 Systems and methods for coating measurement
Methods and systems for coating measurements are provided. A system for obtaining characteristics of a target coating layer include a clearcoat layer having a first surface and a second surface. A removable front support layer has an upper surface and a lower surface, where the lower surface is affixed over at least a portion of the second surface of the clearcoat layer. A back support layer has an inner surface and an outer surface, and at least a portion of the inner surface includes an adhesive layer. A separation layer is affixed over at least a portion of the adhesive layer, and the separation layer is removable from the adhesive layer.
US08999426B2 Production of canola protein isolate without heat treatment
The supernatant from the deposition of canola protein micellar mass is processed to provide a canola protein isolate which is soluble in an aqueous acidic environment.
US08999424B2 Performance enhancing composition and method of delivering nutrients
An aqueous composition specifically adapted for supporting physical performance. The liquid composition comprises ribose, a saccharide such as glucose or dextrose, coenzyme Q10, ATP, caffeine, and D-pinitol in conjunction with minerals and electrolytes. The orally-consumed liquid composition may be sold in solid form, such as a powder, granulate, or tablet to be added to water or other fluid, or it may be sold as a shelf-stable ready-to-drink liquid. The liquid composition physiologically enhances essential energy stores and provides a supply of ingredients which support physiological generation and regeneration of ATP.
US08999423B2 High energy liquid enteral nutritional composition
High energy and high protein liquid nutrition enteral compositions are provided that contain micellar casein and caseinate, an optionally a small amount of whey.
US08999418B2 Methods for reducing oil uptake of fried foods
The present application describes methods for reducing oil uptake of fried foods, comprising adding water to a batter mix comprising flour, at least one seasoning, optionally, a leavening agent, and granulated or agglomerated methylcellulose, provided that the methylcellulose has been granulated or agglomerated with a sufficient amount of carboxymethylcellulose as binder, to form a batter; contacting a food with the batter to prepare a battered food; and frying the battered food.
US08999417B2 Method of preparation of a coated food product
The disclosure relates to a method for preparation of a food product. The method comprises the following steps: applying on the food product a batter composition; applying on the food product a coating composition; applying oil on the food product, wherein said batter composition, said coating composition and said oil form a coating of the food product; subjecting the food product and the coating to a hot air cooking treatment in an impingement oven at such a temperature and for such a period of time that the coating is cooked while the food product remains substantially untreated by the hot air cooking treatment, wherein the temperature of the hot air cooking treatment is in the range of 230° C. to 290° C. and wherein the hot air in the hot air cooking treatment is applied on both the top and the bottom of the food product.
US08999413B2 Coated dried fruit and methods
Dried fruit has a coating of microcrystalline cellulose in an amount effective to prevent agglomeration of the dried fruit. Methods of preparing and using the coated dried fruit are also described. The dried fruit pieces of the present invention are less sticky and are readily separated from one another using ordinary gravity feed handling conditions.
US08999407B2 Natural insect repellent compositions
An alcohol-free insect repellent composition includes an essential oil mixture that includes: (a) from about 30 to about 60 weight % of lemongrass oil; (b) from about 15 to about 40 weight % of essential oil of lemon eucalyptus; (c) from about 10 to about 30 weight % of rose geranium oil; and (d) from about 2 to about 20 weight % of Litsea cubeba oil; the balance of the insect repellent composition to 100 weight % being water; wherein the insect repellent composition further comprises a weight ratio of lemongrass oil to lemon eucalyptus oil of between about 1:10 and about 10:1; a weight ratio of lemongrass oil to Litsea cubeba oil of between about 6:1 and about 1:1; a weight ratio of rose geranium oil to Litsea cubeba oil of between about 5:1 and about 1:5; and a weight ratio of rose geranium oil to lemon eucalyptus oil of between about 5:1 and about 1:5.
US08999406B2 Antimicrobial and antiviral composition
A method of reducing the number of microorganisms entering the nose and proliferating in the nasal cavity including application of a solution of an antimicrobial, antiviral and antifungal composition to the anterior vestibular region of the nares. The antimicrobial, antiviral and antifungal solution includes ethyl alcohol as an active ingredient. Various embodiments may also include one or more of the following additional ingredients: orange oil, coconut oil; soy oil; emu oil; grapefruit seed extract; glycine soja; simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba); lauric acid; aloe vera; and a preservative, such as benzalkonium chloride and vitamin E.
US08999402B2 Hypoallergenic dermatological composition
The invention relates to a hypoallergenic dermatological composition comprising an extract of aerial part of cereal or pseudocereal, excluding the grains, for use in persons allergic to cereals.
US08999399B2 Combined disinfection and decontamination agent having increased effectiveness
The invention relates to a novel combined disinfection and decontamination agent comprising at least one vitamin, at least one metal ion, at least one active-surface compound, and at least one further antimicrobial active substance. The agent according to the invention surprisingly shows nearly complete nucleic acid disintegration in addition to an improved disinfectant effect. The agent can be successfully used as a combined decontamination and disinfection agent for skin, mucous membranes, hands, wounds, and/or hair, and instruments and surfaces of all kinds.
US08999393B1 Sustained release formulations of lorazepam
A pharmaceutical composition for delivering lorazepam in a prolonged fashion is achieved with prolonged release lorazepam pharmaceutical beads. The composition typically contains sustained release lorazepam beads and delayed sustained release lorazepam beads. The composition can provide once daily dosing that maintains 24 hour therapeutic effect under steady state conditions.
US08999392B2 Pharmaceutical formulations to prevent the misuse of medicinal drugs
Granules having a solid core on which an active ingredient is supported, the core being chosen preferably from among insoluble supports, the granules also having, supported on said the core, the following compounds: one or more coloring agents, one or more metallic pigments, one or more gas-releasing compounds, and optionally one or more embittering agents.
US08999379B2 Transparent transdermal nicotine delivery devices
A transparent transdermal delivery device for delivering nicotine which has an Opacity Index of less than 48.6%.
US08999378B2 Porous electroactive hydrogels and uses thereof
The present invention provides porous electroactive hydrogels, the deformation angle of which is controlled by electroactuation, and methods for preparing and using such hydrogels.
US08999377B2 System for forming a biocompatible foam using polymerizable alpha(1-4)glucopyranose polymers and gas-producing component
Biocompatible foams having excellent physical and chemical properties are described. The biocompatible foams can be formed in situ or applied as a pre-formed foam for the treatment of tissue. The invention provides biocompatible degradable foams formed with a poly-α(1→4)glucopyranose macromer. The invention also provides biostable foams formed with a poly(alkylene oxide) macromer.
US08999375B2 Compositions including pyruvate for companion animals and methods of use thereof
The invention encompasses compositions and methods for treating or preventing a degenerative joint condition, wherein the compositions and methods include feeding the companion animal an edible composition including at least one pyruvate or salt thereof. The invention also encompasses methods for enhancing the palatability of an edible food composition including adding a palatability enhancing amount at least one pyruvate or salt thereof to the composition.
US08999374B2 Method of inhibiting salmonella in livestock and poultry
The present invention is to provide a β-1,4-mannobiose-containing composition which can inhibit colonization of salmonella in animal body and effectively excrete salmonella outside the body and the method for producing thereof, a feed additive containing the β-1,4-mannobiose-containing composition, and a feed blended with the β-1,4-mannobiose-containing composition. The present invention is intended to provide a method for producing the β-1,4-mannobiose-containing composition wherein a mannan degrading enzyme is functioned to a mannan-containing natural material for producing at least 10% by weight of β-1,4-mannobiose based on the mannan before the degradation, the β-1,4-mannobiose-containing composition prepared through the function of a mannan degrading enzyme to a mannan-containing natural material, which contains at least 10% by weight of β-1,4-mannobiose in terms of dry matter, a feed additive containing the β-1,4-mannobiose-containing composition, and a feed blended with the β-1,4-mannobiose-containing composition.
US08999370B2 Method to treat and prevent posterior capsule opacification
The invention provides a method to treat or prevent posterior capsular opacification. The method comprises administering a therapeutically or prophylactically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one kinase inhibitor. The kinase inhibitor inhibits p38 kinases, ERK kinases, and/or Src family kinases. The invention also provides an ocular device coated with at least one kinase inhibitor.
US08999365B2 Prevention of bacterial contamination
A compound of formula I: wherein R1 is a straight or branched alkyl group containing 8 to 16 carbon atoms at the 2- or 3-position of the morpholino ring, and R2 is a straight or branched alkyl group containing 2 to 10 carbon atoms, substituted with a hydroxy group except in the alpha-position, the sum of the carbon atoms in the groups R1 and R2 being at least 10 and preferably 10 to 20, is used to prevent biofilm formation on a surface. The compounds are particularly useful as coatings or treatments for medical devices, including stents, catheters and wire guides.
US08999364B2 Implantable article, method of forming same and method for reducing thrombogenicity
Endothelialization of a bodily fluid or tissue-contacting, particularly blood-contacting, surface may be accomplished to render that surface substantially non-thrombogenic. Thrombosis may also be mitigated or eliminated by providing an eroding layer on the surface that results in the removal of any thrombus formation as the layer erodes. An implantable device may utilize at least one surface having a plurality of nano-craters thereon that enhance or promote endothelialization. Additionally, an implantable device may have at least one first degradable layer for contacting bodily fluid or tissue and disposed about a central core, and at least one second degradable layer between the first degradable layer and the central core. The first degradable layer has a first degradation rate and the second degradable layer has a second degradation rate which degrades more slowly than the first degradable layer on contact with bodily fluid or tissue.
US08999361B2 Silane modified diatomaceous earth mechanical insecticide
A mechanical insecticide is made by mixing water with at least one type of silane to make a silane solution which is then mixed with diatomaceous earth until there is substantial deposition of the silane material on the diatomaceous earth material, to make a silanized diatomaceous earth. The silanized diatomaceous earth can be diluted with water and applied to vertical and overhead surfaces using a sprayer, for the control of insects. The silanized diatomaceous earth can also be dried into a powder for broadcast application, or mixed as a paste for brush/roller/caulk application.
US08999360B2 Compositions and methods for treating extracellular parasitic infections
There is disclosed herein a composition for treating extracellular parasitic infections, the composition comprising one or more of the following combinations: at least one quinolone or fluoroquinolone together with at least one tetracycline, iodoquinol, an azole or imidazole; or at least two agents selected from the group consisting of iodoquinol, thiazolidones, tetracycline, nitroimidazoles, cotrimoxazole and diloxanide furoate. There is also disclosed herein a method for treating extracellular parasitic infections in a vertebrate in need of said treatment, wherein said treatment comprises administering to said vertebrate a therapeutically effective amount of (i) a composition comprising a quinolone or fluoroquinolone together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or (ii) a composition of the invention or (iii) a combination of at least one quinolone or fluoroquinolone optionally together with at least one tetracycline, iodoquinol, an azole or imidazole; or (iv) a combination of at least two agents selected from the group consisting of iodoquinol, thiazolidones, tetracycline, nitroimidazoles, cotrimoxazole and diloxanide furoate.
US08999357B2 Methods and compositions for biocidal treatments
The present invention provides a composition having disinfectancy & residual antimicrobial activity, where the antimicrobial composition comprises an organosilane quaternary compound and a quaternary ammonium compound and other formulations. Also provided are methods of disinfecting an article or providing an antimicrobial coating to an article using the same.
US08999352B2 Genetically engineered swine influenza virus and uses thereof
The present invention relates, in general, to attenuated swine influenza viruses having an impaired ability to antagonize the cellular interferon (IFN) response, and the use of such attenuated viruses in vaccine and pharmaceutical formulations. In particular, the invention relates to attenuated swine influenza viruses having modifications to a swine NS1 gene that diminish or eliminate the ability of the NS1 gene product to antagonize the cellular IFN response. These viruses replicate in vivo, but demonstrate decreased replication, virulence and increased attenuation, and therefore are well suited for use in live virus vaccines, and pharmaceutical formulations.
US08999350B2 Modified Tat Oyi protein with enhanced immunogenicity
The invention relates to a method of preventing or treating acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) in a patient, wherein the patient is administered with a Tat protein comprising amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO: 1 or 2, or a variant thereof capable of stimulating an immune response against Tat proteins.
US08999344B2 Immunoconjugates with an intracellularly-cleavable linkage
The present invention relates to therapeutic conjugates with improved ability to target various diseased cells containing a targeting moiety (such as an antibody or antibody fragment), a linker and a therapeutic moiety, and further relates to processes for making and using the conjugates.
US08999343B2 Antibodies that bind myostatin, compositions and methods
Myostatin antagonists, including myostatin binding antibodies, are disclosed. Also disclosed are nucleic acids encoding and cells including myostatin antagonists; methods of production; and methods of use.
US08999338B2 Method for diagnosis for multiple sclerosis involving anti1-receptor antibody
The invention relates to a method for diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) wherein, presence or absence of an anti-AT1 receptor antibody is determined in a sample from a patient to be diagnosed and wherein, the presence of an anti-AT1-receptor antibody is indicative of the disease.
US08999334B2 Antibody conjugates against variant NFKBIB and uses thereof
The present application provides the amino acid and nucleic acid sequences of heavy and light chain complementarity determining regions of a cancer specific antibody directed to an epitope of variant Nuclear Factor Kappa-B inhibitor beta (NFKBIB). In addition, the application provides cancer specific antibodies and immunoconjugates comprising the cancer specific antibody attached to a toxin or a label, and methods of uses thereof. The application also relates to diagnostic methods and kits using the cancer specific antibodies herein. Further, the application provides novel cancer-associated epitopes and antigens of variant NFKBIB, and uses thereof.
US08999330B2 Antagonists of IL-6 to prevent or treat thrombosis
The present invention is directed to therapeutic methods using IL-6 antagonists such as antibodies and fragments thereof having binding specificity for IL-6 to prevent or treat thrombosis in diseases associated with abnormal blood coagulation or fibrinolysis. In preferred embodiments these patients will comprise those exhibiting elevated D-dimer or other cogulation cascade related proteins and optionally will further exhibit elevated C reactive protein prior to treatment. The subject therapies also may include the administration of other actives such as chemotherapeutics, anti-coagulants, statins, et al.
US08999327B2 Antibodies against human CSF-1R and uses thereof
The present invention relates to antibodies against human CSF-1R (anti-CSF-1R antibody), methods for their production, pharmaceutical compositions containing said antibodies, and uses thereof.
US08999323B2 Composition that can be cured by polymerisation for the production of biodegradable, biocompatible, cross-linkable polymers on the basis of polyvinyl alcohol
The present invention relates to a polymerization-curable composition for the preparation of biodegradable, biocompatible, cross-linked polymers on the basis of polyvinyl alcohol comprising: 5 to 100% by weight of (a) vinyl ester monomer(s) of one of the general formulas (I) to (III): wherein X is oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, or phosphorus; n is 1 to 1000, at least 20% of the n being ≧2; the R1 are selected from hydrogen; straight, branched or cyclic, saturated or unsaturated, n-valent hydrocarbon groups having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, which optionally have heteroatoms and are optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from —OH, —COON, —CN, —CHO, and ═O, and n-valent radicals of biodegradable, biocompatible oligomers and polymers; m is an integer from 1 to 5; the R2 are selected from hydrogen, —OH, ═O, and the options listed for R1; and the R3 are selected from hydrogen, —OH, and the options listed for R1; 0 to 50% by weight of ethylenically unsaturated co-monomers; 0 to 10% by weight of (a) polymerization initiator(s); and 0 to 95% by weight of solvent(s).
US08999320B2 Nanoscale bound bilayers, methods of use and production
Methods for rapidly obtaining a nanoscale apolipoprotein bound phospholipid bilayer (NABB) associated with at least one membrane protein are provided. Also disclosed are methods for rapidly obtaining a NABB not associated with membrane proteins. Immunogenic compositions comprising NABBs with native conformational epitopes are also provided along with their methods of use.
US08999316B2 Antiviral compounds
The present invention relates to novel antiviral compounds which are covalently attached to solid, macro surfaces. In another embodiment, the invention relates to novel antiviral compositions including a polymeric material and, embedded therein, an antiviral compound. In other embodiments, the invention relates to making a surface antiviral and making a polymeric material antiviral.
US08999311B2 Cosmetic composition having a certain thermal profile
The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one compound which gives the cosmetic composition a thermal profile having a melting peak wherein the mid-height width Lf is less than or equal to 20° C., and wherein the composition is heat-stable. The present disclosure also relates to the process of depositing a film on the keratin fibers, wherein the film is homogenous and/or has improved curling properties, comprising applying the cosmetic composition disclosed herein to keratin fibers.
US08999309B2 Hair preparation containing two copolymers
Cosmetics, particularly styling agents, containing at least one copolymer A composed of at least one monomer A1 chosen from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, alkyl acrylates, and alkyl methacrylates, and at least one amphoteric monomer A2 chosen from (meth)acryloyl alkyl betaines and (meth)acryloyl alkyl amine oxides, and at least one film-forming and/or stabilizing anionic copolymer B in a cosmetically acceptable carrier. Also disclosed is the use of said cosmetics for temporarily shaping hair.
US08999307B2 Compositions for imparting superhydrophobicity
Compositions and methods are disclosed for imparting water repellency to the hair. The compositions generally comprise a first hydrophobic particulate material having a coefficient of dynamic friction of 0.5 or greater in combination with a second hydrophobic particulate material having a coefficient of dynamic friction less than 0.5.
US08999305B2 Composition comprising a polar modified polymer
The invention relates to a composition comprising (1) at least one polar modified polymer, (2) at least one compound selected from a hyperbranched polyol having at least two hydroxyl groups, a sugar silicone surfactant, and a gelling agent.
US08999296B2 Method of detecting bladder cancer
Provided is a sensitizing detection agent of an oral or intravenous administration type which enables the detection of bladder cancer with a higher sensitivity without causing pain to the patient. A sensitizing detection agent for bladder cancer comprising 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA), a derivative thereof, or a salt of these is orally or intravenously administered, and a video camera system is inserted via the urethra and a blue light at 380-440 nm is irradiated to observe the red fluorescent part. Further, VLD-M1 is inserted and a blue light at 405 nm is irradiated to observe fluorescence intensity (relative intensity) of the red light part. For oral administration, 20 mg/kg (maximum of 1 g) of ALA is dissolved in 50 mL of a 5% glucose solution prior to the administration.
US08999295B2 Technique for drug and gene delivery to the cell cytosol
Provided herein is a composition, a method, and a system for delivering a functional molecule to the cytosol of a cell, comprising a liposome configured to be taken into a cell, including by a process selected from the group consisting of endocytosis, pinocytosis or phagocytosis, the liposome comprising a phase transforming liquid with vapor pressure capable of forming a gas at low pressure, said liquid being associated with the liposome, and the liposome further comprising at least one functional molecule selected from the group consisting of a therapeutic molecule, a detectable label, and a targeting molecule.
US08999294B2 Nanoparticles for use in tumor diagnosis and therapy
The present invention relates to diagnostic and therapeutic nanoparticles. More particularly, the present invention relates to creating a copper (Cu)-based nanoparticle and a method for making the same. The Cu-based nanoparticles can further be incorporated with additional therapeutic or diagnostic compounds and used for the diagnosis and treatment of tumors.
US08999291B2 Compositions and methods for the removal of biofilms
This invention provides isolated or recombinant polypeptides that are useful to vaccinate individuals suffering from chronic/recurrent biofilm disease or as a therapeutic for those with an existing infection. The individual's immune system will then naturally generate antibodies which prevent or clear these bacteria from the host by interfering with the construction and or maintenance of a functional protective biofilm. Alternatively, antibodies to the polypeptides can be administered to treat or prevent infection. Bacteria that cannot form functional biofilms are more readily cleared by the remainder of the host's immune system.
US08999288B1 Method for preparing zeolite SSZ-35
A method for making zeolite SSZ-35 is disclosed using a N,N-dimethylazonanium cation as a structure directing agent.
US08999287B2 Device for mixing and cooling two reactive liquids and method of making peroxomonosulphuric acid with the device
A device for mixing and cooling two reactive liquids, comprising a bundle type heat exchanger with parallel tubes, a head space open to one end of all tubes, a first inlet to the head space for introducing a first liquid and a second inlet to the head space with a multitude of nozzles for introducing a second liquid, the nozzles being located within the head space and oriented to direct the introduced liquid transverse to the axis of the tubes of the tube bundle, is useful for making peroxomonosulphuric acid from 85 to 98% by weight sulphuric acid introduced into the first inlet of the device and 50 to 80% by weight aqueous hydrogen peroxide introduced into the second inlet of the device.
US08999286B2 Method for producing graphite film and method for producing carbonized film
A graphite film with fewer wrinkles and/or undulations is obtained providing two or more stages of heating space and carrying out continuous baking. Especially when a cooling space is provided between each of the heating spaces and another, a graphite film can be obtained which is excellent in flatness and has a high thermal diffusivity.
US08999283B1 Systems and methods for converting carbon dioxide into chemical feedstock
In one embodiment, carbon dioxide is converted into a chemical feedstock by providing a mixture of plasmonic material and oxygen-conducting material, exposing the mixture to sunlight so that solar energy is absorbed by the plasmonic material which then heats the oxygen-conducting material so that oxygen vacancies are generated, passing carbon dioxide through the mixture, and the oxygen-conducting material removing oxygen atoms from the carbon dioxide to form carbon monoxide.
US08999281B2 Scintillator single crystal, heat treatment method for production of scintillator single crystal, and method for production of scintillator single crystal
The scintillator single crystal of the invention comprises a cerium-activated orthosilicate compound represented by the following general formula (1). The scintillator single crystal of the invention exhibits improved scintillation properties by reduced segregation between elements in the crystal ingot. Lm2−(x+y+z)LnxLuyCezSiO5  (1) (Wherein Lm represents at least one element selected from among Sc and Y and lanthanoid elements with lower atomic numbers than Lu, Ln represents at least one element selected from among Sc, Y, B, Al, Ga and In and lanthanoid elements with ion radii intermediate between Lm and Lu, x represents a value of greater than zero and no greater than 0.5, y represents a value of greater than 1 and less than 2, and z represents a value of greater than zero and no greater than 0.1.).
US08999280B2 Carbon catalyst for decomposition of hazardous substance, hazardous-substance-decomposing material, and method for decomposition of hazardous substance
Provided are a carbon catalyst for decomposing a hazardous substance that effectively decomposes hazardous substances such as aldehydes, a hazardous-substance-decomposing material, and a method of decomposing a hazardous substance. The carbon catalyst for decomposing a hazardous substance is a carbon catalyst having a catalytic activity for decomposing the hazardous substance. The hazardous substance is, for example, a volatile organic compound such as aldehydes or a malodorous substance such as a sulfur compound. The method of decomposing a hazardous substance, is a method including decomposing the hazardous substance with the carbon catalyst for decomposing a hazardous substance or with a hazardous-substance-decomposing material containing the carbon catalyst for decomposing a hazardous substance.
US08999279B2 Laminar flow air collector with solid sorbent materials for capturing ambient CO2
The present disclosure provides a method for removing carbon dioxide from a gas stream without consuming excess energy, wherein a solid sorbent material is used to capture the carbon dioxide. The solid sorbent material may utilize a water-swing for regeneration. Various geometric configurations are disclosed for advantageous recovery of CO2 and regeneration of the sorbent material.
US08999274B2 Treatment of sulphidic materials
A process for treating a mixed sulphidic material containing lead sulphide and at least one other metal sulphide. The process includes the steps of subjecting the mixed sulphidic material to selective oxidation such that lead sulphide in the material is oxidised to form an oxidized lead compound while substantial oxidation of the at least one other metal sulphide is avoided, and separating the oxidized lead compound from the at least one other metal sulphide. The oxidized lead compound may be separated by flotation wherein the oxidized lead compound reports to the tailings and the at least one other metal sulphide reports to the concentrate (froth).
US08999273B2 Methods and devices for preparing microscopy samples
A system for preparing and holding specimens for microscopic analysis including a capsule having an open end, an opposite end including at least one aperture and a reservoir. The system also includes an insert with a base including at least one aperture. The insert fits within and engages an inner wall of the reservoir to secure the insert within the reservoir. The system also includes an insertion tool configured to engage the insert. The insertion tool is sized to position the insert within the reservoir at a variety of positions within the reservoir. The insertion tool will disengage the insert once the insert is positioned within the reservoir. A method of positioning a specimen within a capsule for processing the specimen in preparation for microscopic analysis. A tray for holding a plurality of pipette tips in such a way that a lower end of each pipette tip is sealed.
US08999272B2 Holder for a capture device
The present invention relates to a holder for at least one capture device (30) for collecting microdissected specimens, having a holding element (2) in which the at least one capture device (30) is to be arranged, the holding element (2) being transferable into a working position in order to collect microdissected specimens, the holding element (2) being mounted by way of at least two levers (3a, 3b) in a frame (1) of the holder (40), and being vertically displaceable relative to said frame (1) by way of a displacement of the levers (3a, 3b).
US08999269B2 Device for stretching sample sections
The present invention relates to a glass plate (2) for use in a device (1) for stretching sample sections having a sectioning knife, the glass plate (2) being arranged at the back (3) of the sectioning knife in such a way that a defined gap (4) for reception of the sectioned sample is formed between the back (3) of the sectioning knife and the plate (2), the glass plate (2) possessing, at least on one of its longitudinal sides (21, 22), edges (211, 212; 221, 222) ground and polished to optical flatness.
US08999266B2 Method and apparatus for delivery of submicroliter volumes onto a substrate
A slotted pin tool, a delivery system containing the pin tool, a substrate for use in the system and methods using the pin tool and system are provided. The slotted pin tool contains a plurality of pins having slotted ends designed to fit around each loci of material deposited on a surface, such as a microarray, without contacting any of the deposited material. Sample is delivered by contacting the pin tool with the surface; the amount delivered is proportional to the velocity of the pin tool as it contacts the surface or the velocity of the liquid when movement of the pin is halted.
US08999264B2 Hydrophilic coating for nonporous surfaces and microfluidic devices including same
A coating formula and method for surface coating non-porous surfaces. Microfluidic devices including said coating achieve desired properties including increased hydrophilicity, improved adhesion, stability and optical clarity.
US08999263B2 Microfluidic separation device
A microfluidic separation device is provided that includes a first sample channel region and a second sample channel region, where the first sample channel region has an array of channels that are smaller than the second channel region, a first detection region and a second detection region located at the interface of the first sample channel region, a detection channel, an illuminating electric field, Raman-scattering nanoparticles having surface plasmon resonances for detection when illuminated by the electric field, where the resonances create an enhanced local electric field along specific directions resulting in an enhanced Raman response, and a nanoparticle input channel disposed to input the nanoparticles into the second sample channel region, where the nanoparticles are larger than the cross-section of the first sample channel region and the cross-section of the second detection region, where the nanoparticles collect in the first detection region to form region of densely packed nanoparticles.
US08999260B2 Sterilization box seal device
A sterilization box seal device including a shaft capable of being slid into a closure device of a sterilization box, and a support part of the proximal end of shaft, which includes a locking element irreversibly capable of cooperating and attaching on the distal end of shaft so as to form therewith a closed loop preventing the closure device from opening, such that the support part includes an additional part to the support one necessary for the sole seal function, the additional part includes an area capable of receiving a readable identification label.
US08999255B2 Air purification system for vehicle
The present invention has an object to put into practical use an air purification system for a vehicle, which incorporates an ozone purifier formed to contain an activated carbon. The air purification system for a vehicle provided by the present invention includes an ozone purifier that is formed to contain an activated carbon therein and disposed on a surface of a vehicle component disposed at a position at which an air flow path is formed while the vehicle is running. The air purification system for a vehicle also includes a purification inhibitor remover that is disposed upstream of the ozone purifier in the above-described flow path, for removing a component inhibiting purification of ozone by the ozone purifier, from the air flowing into the ozone purifier. The ozone purifier may, for example, be disposed on a radiator and the purification inhibitor remover on a condenser or a sub-radiator.
US08999250B2 Catalyst mixing regenerator
One exemplary embodiment can be a process for mixing catalyst in a regenerator. The process can include providing a first stream of catalyst, a second stream of catalyst mixed with the first stream of catalyst, and an oxygen-containing gas to a chamber via a distributor of the regenerator. Generally, the chamber imparts a swirl to at least one of the oxygen-containing gas, the first catalyst, and the second catalyst for regenerating the catalyst.
US08999248B1 Reactor with clustered separation devices
A fluid catalytic cracking reactor including a vessel, a chamber housed within the vessel, and a plurality of cyclones housed within the vessel, but externally of the chamber. The plurality of cyclones are arranged in a plurality of cyclone clusters, where each of the cyclone clusters includes a grouping of at least two cyclones that share common outlet piping for communication with the chamber. Alternatively, a fluid catalytic cracking reactor including a vessel, a chamber housed within the vessel, and a plurality of catalytic separation devices housed within the vessel, but externally of the chamber. The catalytic separation devices are in communication with the chamber via outlet piping. Preferably, the catalytic separation devices of the reactor are also in communication with a plenum via separator gas outlet piping, and optionally at least one of the catalytic separation devices feeds an outlet vapor stream into at least two different separator gas outlet piping members.
US08999243B2 Blood coagulation system analyzing method and blood coagulation system analyzing device
A blood coagulation analysis device and method in which information relating to the coagulability of blood is evaluated based on a change generated in a permittivity measured in a coagulation process of the blood due to addition of a substance that activates or inactivates platelets to the blood.
US08999227B2 Method for producing regenerated target
A sintering method with uniaxial pressing includes: a powder filling step of disposing a spent target in an inner space of a frame jig having the inner space piercing in a uniaxial direction, and filling the inner space with a raw material powder for a target to cover an erosion part side of the spent target with the raw material powder for a target, a cushioning-material disposition step of disposing a deformable cushioning material so that the raw material powder for a target with which the inner space has been filled in the powder filling step is sandwiched between the spent target and the deformable cushioning material; and a sintering step of pressing the raw material powder for a target with which the inner space has been filled and the spent target in the uniaxial direction through the cushioning material and sintering them.