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3,700 | 3,700 | 15,297,270 | 1,718 | Methods for depositing film comprising exposing a substrate surface to an organic-based poisoning agent to preferentially inhibit film growth at the top of a feature relative to the bottom of the feature and depositing a film. The substrate can be exposed to the poisoning agent any number of times to promote bottom-up ... | 1. A processing method comprising:
exposing a substrate surface having at least one feature thereon to an organic-based poisoning agent comprising an inhibitor to preferentially poison a top of the feature relative to a bottom of the feature; and depositing a film in the feature in a bottom-up manner. 2. The method of ... | Methods for depositing film comprising exposing a substrate surface to an organic-based poisoning agent to preferentially inhibit film growth at the top of a feature relative to the bottom of the feature and depositing a film. The substrate can be exposed to the poisoning agent any number of times to promote bottom-up ... | 1,700 |
3,701 | 3,701 | 15,198,698 | 1,797 | A wet cell apparatus is provided and includes a sensor body defining a nano-pore by which respective cell interiors are fluidly communicative and a scanning probe microscope (SPM) tip. The SPM tip is configured to draw a molecule through the nano-pore from one of the respective cell interiors whereby sensing components... | 1. A wet cell apparatus, comprising:
a sensor body defining a nano-pore by which respective cell interiors are fluidly communicative; and a scanning probe microscope (SPM) tip configured to draw a molecule through the nano-pore from one of the respective cell interiors whereby sensing components of the sensor body iden... | A wet cell apparatus is provided and includes a sensor body defining a nano-pore by which respective cell interiors are fluidly communicative and a scanning probe microscope (SPM) tip. The SPM tip is configured to draw a molecule through the nano-pore from one of the respective cell interiors whereby sensing components... | 1,700 |
3,702 | 3,702 | 15,006,094 | 1,729 | An exemplary battery assembly includes an endwall, an endplate, and a flange secured within a recess to secure the endwall relative to the endplate. One of the endwall or the endplate provides the flange, and the other of the endwall or the endplate provides the recess. | 1. A battery assembly, comprising:
an endwall; an endplate; and a flange secured within a recess to secure the endwall relative to the endplate, one of the endwall or the endplate providing the flange, the other of the endwall or the endplate providing the recess. 2. The battery assembly of claim 1, wherein the endwall... | An exemplary battery assembly includes an endwall, an endplate, and a flange secured within a recess to secure the endwall relative to the endplate. One of the endwall or the endplate provides the flange, and the other of the endwall or the endplate provides the recess.1. A battery assembly, comprising:
an endwall; an ... | 1,700 |
3,703 | 3,703 | 15,108,766 | 1,788 | A process for forming a composite sandwich panel assembly is provided that includes positioning a top sheet and a bottom sheet on opposing sides of an open pore matrix core. The top sheet, bottom sheet, and core are exposed to a heat source with the application of a clamping pressure to the top and the bottom sheet. Th... | 1. A process for forming a composite sandwich panel assembly, said method comprising:
positioning a top sheet and a bottom sheet on opposing sides of an open pore matrix core, at least one of said top sheet, said bottom sheet, and said core comprising fibers; exposing said top sheet, said bottom sheet, and said core to... | A process for forming a composite sandwich panel assembly is provided that includes positioning a top sheet and a bottom sheet on opposing sides of an open pore matrix core. The top sheet, bottom sheet, and core are exposed to a heat source with the application of a clamping pressure to the top and the bottom sheet. Th... | 1,700 |
3,704 | 3,704 | 15,485,763 | 1,783 | Provided is a graphite plate, consisting essentially of: graphite; and pores, wherein said graphite plate has a porosity from 1% to 30%. Further provided is a method for producing a graphite plate, including: applying welding pressure to at least one glass-like carbon material in a state in which said at least one glas... | 1. A graphite plate, consisting essentially of:
graphite; and pores, wherein said graphite plate has a porosity from 1% to 30%. 2. The graphite plate according to claim 1, having an X-ray diffraction-based mosaic spread from 3° to 6.5°. 3. The graphite plate according to claim 1, having a heat conductivity from 1000 W/... | Provided is a graphite plate, consisting essentially of: graphite; and pores, wherein said graphite plate has a porosity from 1% to 30%. Further provided is a method for producing a graphite plate, including: applying welding pressure to at least one glass-like carbon material in a state in which said at least one glas... | 1,700 |
3,705 | 3,705 | 13,825,013 | 1,725 | A method and system for cost-effectively converting a feedstock using thermal plasma, or other styles of gassifiers, into an energy transfer system using a blended syngas. The feedstock is any organic material or fossil fuel to generate a syngas. The syngas is blended with any fuel of a higher thermal content (BTU) lev... | 1. A method of extracting energy from a gassifier, the method comprising the steps of:
delivering a feed stock product to the gassifier; extracting a fuel product from the gassifier, the extracted fuel product having a first thermal content characteristic; delivering the extracted fuel product to a fuel blending system... | A method and system for cost-effectively converting a feedstock using thermal plasma, or other styles of gassifiers, into an energy transfer system using a blended syngas. The feedstock is any organic material or fossil fuel to generate a syngas. The syngas is blended with any fuel of a higher thermal content (BTU) lev... | 1,700 |
3,706 | 3,706 | 13,715,915 | 1,725 | A method of generating a blended syngas as a primary product from renewable feedstock, fossil fuels, or hazardous waste with the use of a gassifier arrangement. The generated syngas is blended with natural gas to form a blended fuel product that is delivered to a manufacturing facility or a natural gas power plant. | 1. A method of producing a fuel, the method comprising the steps of:
delivering a feedstock to a gassifier to generate a product syngas; and blending the product syngas with natural gas to form a blended syngas fuel. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein there is provided the step of delivering the blended syngas fuel to a... | A method of generating a blended syngas as a primary product from renewable feedstock, fossil fuels, or hazardous waste with the use of a gassifier arrangement. The generated syngas is blended with natural gas to form a blended fuel product that is delivered to a manufacturing facility or a natural gas power plant.1. A... | 1,700 |
3,707 | 3,707 | 15,370,763 | 1,731 | To provide a method for producing chemically tempered glass, whereby frequency of replacement of the molten salt can be reduced. A method for producing chemically tempered glass, which comprises repeating ion exchange treatment of immersing glass in a molten salt, wherein the glass comprises, as represented by mole per... | 1. (canceled) 2. A glass for chemical tempering, comprising, as represented by mole percentage based on the following oxides:
from 61 to 66.7% of SiO2; from 10.2 to 18% of Al2O3; from 0 to 9.1% of MgO; from 0 to 0.5% CaO; from 0 to 4% of ZrO2; from 11 to 14.6% of Na2O; from 0 to 1% of K2O; and at least one component se... | To provide a method for producing chemically tempered glass, whereby frequency of replacement of the molten salt can be reduced. A method for producing chemically tempered glass, which comprises repeating ion exchange treatment of immersing glass in a molten salt, wherein the glass comprises, as represented by mole per... | 1,700 |
3,708 | 3,708 | 14,205,645 | 1,733 | The invention relates to a method for producing a strip made of an AlMgSi alloy, in which a rolling ingot made of an AlMgSi alloy is cast, the rolling ingot is subjected to homogenization, the rolling ingot having been brought to rolling temperature is hot-rolled and is optionally cold-rolled to the final thickness the... | 1. A method for manufacturing a strip from an AlMgSi alloy, comprising casting a rolling ingot from an AlMgSi alloy, wherein the rolling ingot undergoes homogenization, the rolling ingot which has been brought to a rolling temperature is hot rolled then optionally cold rolled to final thickness, and the finished rolled... | The invention relates to a method for producing a strip made of an AlMgSi alloy, in which a rolling ingot made of an AlMgSi alloy is cast, the rolling ingot is subjected to homogenization, the rolling ingot having been brought to rolling temperature is hot-rolled and is optionally cold-rolled to the final thickness the... | 1,700 |
3,709 | 3,709 | 15,278,150 | 1,732 | An aqueous binder composition for mineral fibers comprises: (a) a sugar syrup containing a reducing sugar and having a dextrose equivalent DE of at least 50 and less than 85; (b) a polycarboxylic acid component; (c) an amine component; and, optionally, (d) a reaction product of a polycarboxylic acid component (b) and a... | 1. An aqueous binder composition, wherein the composition comprises:
(a) a sugar syrup comprising a reducing sugar and having a dextrose equivalent DE of at least 50 and less than 85; (b) a polycarboxylic acid component; (c) an amine component; and, optionally, (d) a reaction product of a polycarboxylic acid component ... | An aqueous binder composition for mineral fibers comprises: (a) a sugar syrup containing a reducing sugar and having a dextrose equivalent DE of at least 50 and less than 85; (b) a polycarboxylic acid component; (c) an amine component; and, optionally, (d) a reaction product of a polycarboxylic acid component (b) and a... | 1,700 |
3,710 | 3,710 | 15,341,171 | 1,796 | A light control film includes a plurality of spaced apart substantially parallel first light absorbing regions arranged along a first direction, each first light absorbing region having a width and a height, the plurality of first light absorbing regions including nonoverlapping first and second sub-pluralities of the ... | 1. A light control film comprising alternating light absorbing and light transmissive regions disposed between, and substantially perpendicular to, substantially parallel opposing major first and second surfaces, each light absorbing region tapering from a wider first end proximate the major first surface to a narrower... | A light control film includes a plurality of spaced apart substantially parallel first light absorbing regions arranged along a first direction, each first light absorbing region having a width and a height, the plurality of first light absorbing regions including nonoverlapping first and second sub-pluralities of the ... | 1,700 |
3,711 | 3,711 | 16,043,442 | 1,777 | Methods for regenerating poisoned salt bath comprising providing a salt bath comprising at least one of KNO3 and NaNO3, providing an ion-exchangeable substrate comprising lithium cations, contacting at least a portion of the ion-exchangeable substrate with the salt bath, whereby lithium cations in the salt bath diffuse... | 1. A method for regenerating a salt bath comprising:
heating a salt bath comprising a phosphate salt and at least one of KNO3 and NaNO3 to a temperature of greater than or equal to 360° C. and less than or equal to 430° C.; contacting at least a portion of an ion-exchangeable substrate comprising lithium cations with t... | Methods for regenerating poisoned salt bath comprising providing a salt bath comprising at least one of KNO3 and NaNO3, providing an ion-exchangeable substrate comprising lithium cations, contacting at least a portion of the ion-exchangeable substrate with the salt bath, whereby lithium cations in the salt bath diffuse... | 1,700 |
3,712 | 3,712 | 14,142,982 | 1,718 | A reaction chamber includes an enclosure having an interior coated with a metal nitride compound providing an average reflectivity to internal infra-red radiation of greater than 90%. The metal nitride compound can be titanium nitride, zirconium nitride, hafnium nitride, or a nitride of another metal, and can be betwee... | 1. A chemical vapor deposition reactor comprising a reaction chamber formed by a base plate and an enclosure attachable to the base plate, wherein the enclosure has an interior surface comprising a metal nitride layer. 2. The chemical vapor deposition reactor of claim 1, wherein the reactor further comprises:
filament ... | A reaction chamber includes an enclosure having an interior coated with a metal nitride compound providing an average reflectivity to internal infra-red radiation of greater than 90%. The metal nitride compound can be titanium nitride, zirconium nitride, hafnium nitride, or a nitride of another metal, and can be betwee... | 1,700 |
3,713 | 3,713 | 15,586,074 | 1,788 | In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a coating composition. The coating composition comprises photocatalytic particles and an alkali metal silicate binder comprising an alkoxysilane. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a coated article. The coated article has a photocatalytic coating ... | 1. A coated article, comprising:
an article having an external surface and a coating on the external surface of the article, wherein the coating is formed from a composition comprising between 30 weight % and 80 weight % crystalline anatase TiO2 photocatalytic particles and an alkali metal silicate binder, wherein the ... | In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a coating composition. The coating composition comprises photocatalytic particles and an alkali metal silicate binder comprising an alkoxysilane. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a coated article. The coated article has a photocatalytic coating ... | 1,700 |
3,714 | 3,714 | 14,999,531 | 1,763 | A system for forming a fragrant bead is disclosed which comprises a first container for mixing a fragrance with a polymer into a mixture, the first mixing container having a dispensing system for dispensing the mixture, and a second container for containing a surplus amount of cross-linker and for receiving the mixture... | 1. A system for forming a fragrant bead comprising:
a first container for mixing a fragrance with a polymer into a mixture, the first mixing container having a dispensing system for dispensing the mixture; and a second container for containing a surplus amount of cross-linker and for receiving the mixture dispensed fro... | A system for forming a fragrant bead is disclosed which comprises a first container for mixing a fragrance with a polymer into a mixture, the first mixing container having a dispensing system for dispensing the mixture, and a second container for containing a surplus amount of cross-linker and for receiving the mixture... | 1,700 |
3,715 | 3,715 | 14,913,103 | 1,742 | Method for forming a transparent article comprising: heating a polymer sheet 40 to form a heated sheet; creating a pressure differential across the heated sheet; pushing the heated sheet onto the contoured surface 20 to form a shaped article; and releasing the shaped article from the mold 12. Also included herein... | 1. A method for forming a transparent article, comprising:
non-contact heating a polymer sheet to form a heated sheet, wherein the polymer sheet has a thickness of greater than 2.5 mm; creating a pressure differential across the heated sheet; pushing the heated sheet onto a contoured surface of a mold to form a shaped ... | Method for forming a transparent article comprising: heating a polymer sheet 40 to form a heated sheet; creating a pressure differential across the heated sheet; pushing the heated sheet onto the contoured surface 20 to form a shaped article; and releasing the shaped article from the mold 12. Also included herein... | 1,700 |
3,716 | 3,716 | 13,174,179 | 1,785 | A foiled article and methods of making the foiled article. The foiled article includes a substrate with one or more foiled areas on one or both surfaces of the substrate. The foiled areas are formed by applying a predetermined pattern of toner or ink to the substrate, and bonding a foil material to the patterned areas ... | 1. A foiled article having at least one printed foiled feature comprising:
a substrate presenting a surface; a foil material bonded to at least a portion of the surface of the substrate to define at a first foiled area; and digitally printed matter printed over at least a portion of the first foiled area to form a firs... | A foiled article and methods of making the foiled article. The foiled article includes a substrate with one or more foiled areas on one or both surfaces of the substrate. The foiled areas are formed by applying a predetermined pattern of toner or ink to the substrate, and bonding a foil material to the patterned areas ... | 1,700 |
3,717 | 3,717 | 14,548,658 | 1,781 | In a fuselage portion for an aircraft, in order to reduce the assembly clearance between the soleplate of a circumferential frame and a fuselage skin in composite material while limiting the mass of the fuselage portion, a ply drop-off is used comprising two portions oriented in the circumferential direction and having... | 1. A fuselage portion formed of composite material for an aircraft, comprising:
a fuselage skin comprising at least two regions of constant thickness having different thicknesses, comprising
a first region of greater constant thickness, and
a second region of lesser constant thickness, said regions being connected to o... | In a fuselage portion for an aircraft, in order to reduce the assembly clearance between the soleplate of a circumferential frame and a fuselage skin in composite material while limiting the mass of the fuselage portion, a ply drop-off is used comprising two portions oriented in the circumferential direction and having... | 1,700 |
3,718 | 3,718 | 14,008,022 | 1,722 | The invention relates to a liquid-crystalline medium which comprises at least one compound of the formula I,
in which
R 1 , R 1* , rings A and B, Z 1 , L 1 , L 2 , a and b have the... | 1. Liquid-crystalline medium based on a mixture of polar compounds, characterised in that it comprises at least one compound of the formula I,
in which
R1 and R1* each, independently of one another, denote an alkyl or alkoxy radical having 1 to 15 C atoms, where, in addition, one or more CH2 groups in these ... | The invention relates to a liquid-crystalline medium which comprises at least one compound of the formula I,
in which
R 1 , R 1* , rings A and B, Z 1 , L 1 , L 2 , a and b have the... | 1,700 |
3,719 | 3,719 | 14,937,916 | 1,761 | This invention relates to a cleaning composition encased within a film material. The film-encased cleaning composition is useful for cleaning appliances, such as washing machines. | 1. A film-encased cleaning composition comprised of:
(a) a granular cleaning material, wherein the cleaning material is comprised of: (i) a majority by weight of a percarbonate-based compound; (ii) an organic acid component; (iii) a metal chelating agent; and (iv) optionally, at least one component selected from the gr... | This invention relates to a cleaning composition encased within a film material. The film-encased cleaning composition is useful for cleaning appliances, such as washing machines.1. A film-encased cleaning composition comprised of:
(a) a granular cleaning material, wherein the cleaning material is comprised of: (i) a m... | 1,700 |
3,720 | 3,720 | 14,650,217 | 1,793 | A method for producing an acidified milkbase is disclosed, comprising the steps of: providing a milk-based solution of a milk raw material and an ideal whey protein solution; pasteurizing the milk-based solution to provide a pasteurized milk-based solution; cooling the pasteurized milk-based solution to provide a coole... | 1. A method for producing an acidified milk base, comprising the steps of:
providing a milk-based solution of a milk raw material and an ideal whey protein solution, pasteurizing the milk-based solution to provide a pasteurized milk-based solution, cooling the pasteurized milk-based solution to provide a cooled milk-ba... | A method for producing an acidified milkbase is disclosed, comprising the steps of: providing a milk-based solution of a milk raw material and an ideal whey protein solution; pasteurizing the milk-based solution to provide a pasteurized milk-based solution; cooling the pasteurized milk-based solution to provide a coole... | 1,700 |
3,721 | 3,721 | 15,394,411 | 1,772 | A process comprising A) continuously introducing into a reaction zone i) ethylene, ii) an iron salt, iii) a pyridine bisimine, iv) an organoaluminum compound, and v) an organic reaction medium, and B) forming an oligomer product in the reaction zone, the reaction zone having i) an iron of the iron salt concentration in... | 1. A process comprising:
A) continuously introducing into a reaction zone
i) ethylene,
ii) an iron salt,
iii) a pyridine bisimine,
iv) an organoaluminum compound, and
v) an organic reaction medium, and
B) forming an oligomer product in the reaction zone, the reaction zone having
i) an iron of the iron salt concentrati... | A process comprising A) continuously introducing into a reaction zone i) ethylene, ii) an iron salt, iii) a pyridine bisimine, iv) an organoaluminum compound, and v) an organic reaction medium, and B) forming an oligomer product in the reaction zone, the reaction zone having i) an iron of the iron salt concentration in... | 1,700 |
3,722 | 3,722 | 14,989,350 | 1,768 | The disclosure is directed to low molecular weight polyelectrolyte complex nanoparticles that can be used to deliver agents deep into hydrocarbon reservoirs. Methods of making and using said polyelectrolyte complex nanoparticles are also provided. | 1) A composition comprising a polyelectrolyte complex nanoparticle having a polyalkylenimine and a polyanion, said nanoparticle having a size of less than one micron. 2) The composition of claim 1), said polyelectrolyte complex nanoparticle intimately associated with a multivalent cation crosslinker. 3) The composition... | The disclosure is directed to low molecular weight polyelectrolyte complex nanoparticles that can be used to deliver agents deep into hydrocarbon reservoirs. Methods of making and using said polyelectrolyte complex nanoparticles are also provided.1) A composition comprising a polyelectrolyte complex nanoparticle having... | 1,700 |
3,723 | 3,723 | 14,953,856 | 1,777 | Provided that elapsed time from the start of the flow-in of an eluent into a column is t0 and the mobility R f c (t/t0) of a component c in a sample is represented by a function of elapsed time t from the start of the flow-in of a sample into the column, elution time t r c from the flow-in of the sample into the c... | 1. An elution time calculating method for liquid chromatography in which an eluent is generated by mixing two solvents at a mixture ratio that is linearly changed from a first mixture ratio to a second mixture ratio higher than the first mixture ratio from a timing T0 to a timing T1, and the generated eluent and a samp... | Provided that elapsed time from the start of the flow-in of an eluent into a column is t0 and the mobility R f c (t/t0) of a component c in a sample is represented by a function of elapsed time t from the start of the flow-in of a sample into the column, elution time t r c from the flow-in of the sample into the c... | 1,700 |
3,724 | 3,724 | 13,522,363 | 1,717 | A continuous self-metered process of forming a multilayer film comprising at least two superimposed polymer layers comprising the steps of: providing a substrate; providing two or more coating knives which are offset, independently from each other, from said substrate to form a gap normal to the surface of the substrat... | 1. Continuous self-metered process of forming a multilayer film comprising at least two superimposed polymer layers comprising the steps of:
(i) providing a substrate; (ii) providing two or more coating knives which are offset, independently from each other, from said substrate to form a gap normal to the surface of th... | A continuous self-metered process of forming a multilayer film comprising at least two superimposed polymer layers comprising the steps of: providing a substrate; providing two or more coating knives which are offset, independently from each other, from said substrate to form a gap normal to the surface of the substrat... | 1,700 |
3,725 | 3,725 | 15,578,116 | 1,765 | A method of making a poly(phenylene ether) comprises: in an exotherm period, continuous addition of oxygen and a monohydric phenol to a non-polar solvent and a polymerization catalyst comprising a metal salt, an amine, and a quaternary ammonium salt in a vessel, to form a polymerization mixture, wherein the oxygen and ... | 1. A method of making a poly(phenylene ether) having an intrinsic viscosity of 0.5 to 2.0 deciliters per gram, measured in chloroform using an Ubbelohde capillary glass viscometer at 25° C., a polydispersity of 1 to 10, and a unimodal molecular weight distribution comprising:
in an exotherm period, continuous addition ... | A method of making a poly(phenylene ether) comprises: in an exotherm period, continuous addition of oxygen and a monohydric phenol to a non-polar solvent and a polymerization catalyst comprising a metal salt, an amine, and a quaternary ammonium salt in a vessel, to form a polymerization mixture, wherein the oxygen and ... | 1,700 |
3,726 | 3,726 | 16,440,395 | 1,749 | Provided is a tire structure capable of being combined with a rim, and the tire structure includes an air tube, a core provided on the air tube, and a tire outer layer provided on the core, and the core includes a body part positioned above a transverse diameter of the air tube and a wing part positioned under the tran... | 1. A tire structure capable of being combined with a rim, comprising:
an air tube; a core provided on the air tube; and a tire outer layer provided on the core, wherein the core includes a body part positioned above a transverse diameter of the air tube and a wing part positioned under the transverse diameter of the ai... | Provided is a tire structure capable of being combined with a rim, and the tire structure includes an air tube, a core provided on the air tube, and a tire outer layer provided on the core, and the core includes a body part positioned above a transverse diameter of the air tube and a wing part positioned under the tran... | 1,700 |
3,727 | 3,727 | 15,507,915 | 1,765 | Amide-based elastomer expanded particles comprising, as a base resin, a non-crosslinked amide-based elastomer having a Shore D hardness of 65 or less, and having an average cell diameter of 20 to 250 μm. | 1. Amide-based elastomer expanded particles comprising, as a base resin, a non-crosslinked amide-based elastomer having a Shore D hardness of 85 or less, and having an average cell diameter of 20 to 250 μm. 2. The amide-based elastomer expanded particles according to claim 1, comprising, as a base resin, a non-crosslin... | Amide-based elastomer expanded particles comprising, as a base resin, a non-crosslinked amide-based elastomer having a Shore D hardness of 65 or less, and having an average cell diameter of 20 to 250 μm.1. Amide-based elastomer expanded particles comprising, as a base resin, a non-crosslinked amide-based elastomer havi... | 1,700 |
3,728 | 3,728 | 14,357,784 | 1,729 | A method for preparing an imidazole compound with the following formula: wherein Rf is a fluorinated alkyl group comprising between 1 and 5 carbon atoms, said method including: (a) the reaction of the diaminomaleonitrile with the following formula: with the compound with the following formula: wherein Y represents a ch... | 1. A process for preparing an imidazole compound of formula:
in which Rf is a fluoro alkyl or alkoxy group comprising from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, the process comprising:
(a) the reaction of diaminomaleonitrile of formula:
with the compound of formula:
in which Y represents a chlorine atom... | A method for preparing an imidazole compound with the following formula: wherein Rf is a fluorinated alkyl group comprising between 1 and 5 carbon atoms, said method including: (a) the reaction of the diaminomaleonitrile with the following formula: with the compound with the following formula: wherein Y represents a ch... | 1,700 |
3,729 | 3,729 | 13,577,871 | 1,791 | A method of packaging a fresh meat product in a low oxygen environment is provided. The method comprises applying a natural plant component to a surface of the fresh meat product and sealing the fresh meat product in a package that contains a low oxygen environment. The natural plant component includes a sufficient amo... | 1. A method of packaging a fresh meat product in a low oxygen environment, comprising the steps of:
applying a natural plant component to a surface of said fresh meat product, said natural plant component including a sufficient amount of nitrites to convert myoglobin in said fresh meat product to nitrosomyoglobin and t... | A method of packaging a fresh meat product in a low oxygen environment is provided. The method comprises applying a natural plant component to a surface of the fresh meat product and sealing the fresh meat product in a package that contains a low oxygen environment. The natural plant component includes a sufficient amo... | 1,700 |
3,730 | 3,730 | 14,777,614 | 1,785 | A process for preparing printed matter is disclosed which comprises applying first a UV-curable ink containing photoinitiators followed by an overprint varnish and then UV curing such as the amount of photoinitiators is less than 6% by weight of the total weight of the ink. The present invention relates to a printing p... | 1. A printing process comprising:
(a) applying a UV-curable ink on a substrate; (b) applying UV to partially cure the UV-curable ink of step (a); (c) applying an overprint varnish (OPV) on the partially cured UV-curable ink; and (d) applying UV to cure the ink, wherein, the ink comprises one or more photoinitiators and... | A process for preparing printed matter is disclosed which comprises applying first a UV-curable ink containing photoinitiators followed by an overprint varnish and then UV curing such as the amount of photoinitiators is less than 6% by weight of the total weight of the ink. The present invention relates to a printing p... | 1,700 |
3,731 | 3,731 | 13,056,246 | 1,771 | Lube oil compositions and methods for making the same are provided. The lubricating oil composition can include at least one propylene-based polymer comprising 60 wt % to 98 wt % propylene derived units, other units derived from one or more other alpha olefins, and a base oil. The propylene-based polymer can have a tri... | 1. A lubricating oil composition comprising:
at least one propylene-based polymer comprising 60 wt % to 98 wt % propylene derived units and 2 wt % to 40 wt % units derived from one or more other alpha olefins, the propylene-based polymer having:
a triad tacticity of 90% or more,
a heat of fusion of less than 80 J/g,
a ... | Lube oil compositions and methods for making the same are provided. The lubricating oil composition can include at least one propylene-based polymer comprising 60 wt % to 98 wt % propylene derived units, other units derived from one or more other alpha olefins, and a base oil. The propylene-based polymer can have a tri... | 1,700 |
3,732 | 3,732 | 14,209,613 | 1,796 | Cables having a conductor with a polymeric covering layer and a non-extruded coating layer made of a material based on a liquid composition including a polymer resin and a fatty acid amide. Methods of making cables are also provided. | 1. A cable comprising:
a. one or more conductors; b. a polymeric covering layer; and c. a non-extruded coating layer made of a material based on a liquid composition, the liquid composition comprising a polymer resin and a fatty acid amide. 2. The cable of claim 1, wherein the one or more conductors comprise an optical... | Cables having a conductor with a polymeric covering layer and a non-extruded coating layer made of a material based on a liquid composition including a polymer resin and a fatty acid amide. Methods of making cables are also provided.1. A cable comprising:
a. one or more conductors; b. a polymeric covering layer; and c.... | 1,700 |
3,733 | 3,733 | 14,627,400 | 1,783 | Nanoscale colorants are introduced to adjust the hue of transparent conductive films, such as to provide a whiter film. The transparent conductive films can have sparse metal conductive layers, which can be formed using silver nanowires. Color of the film can be evaluated using standard color parameters. In particular,... | 1. A transparent conductive film comprising a substrate, a transparent conductive layer supported by the substrate, a coating and one or more nanoscale pigments, wherein a value of b* for the film is reduced at least about 0.1 units and total transmittance of visible light in percent is not decreased by more than about... | Nanoscale colorants are introduced to adjust the hue of transparent conductive films, such as to provide a whiter film. The transparent conductive films can have sparse metal conductive layers, which can be formed using silver nanowires. Color of the film can be evaluated using standard color parameters. In particular,... | 1,700 |
3,734 | 3,734 | 15,551,441 | 1,789 | A fiber structure includes a plurality of weft layers and a plurality of warp layers interlinked with three-dimensional or multilayer weaving, the fiber structure including at least first and second portions that are adjacent in the warp direction, the first portion presenting thickness in a direction perpendicular to ... | 1. A fiber structure comprising a plurality of weft layers and a plurality of warp layers interlinked with three-dimensional or multilayer weaving, the fiber structure comprising at least first and second portions that are adjacent in the warp direction, the first portion presenting thickness in a direction perpendicul... | A fiber structure includes a plurality of weft layers and a plurality of warp layers interlinked with three-dimensional or multilayer weaving, the fiber structure including at least first and second portions that are adjacent in the warp direction, the first portion presenting thickness in a direction perpendicular to ... | 1,700 |
3,735 | 3,735 | 15,535,273 | 1,765 | The invention is directed to a polyethylene composition comprising 20-90 wt % of a LLDPE A and 80-10 wt % of a LLDPE B, wherein i) LLDPE A is obtainable by a process for producing a copolymer of ethylene and another α-olefin in the presence of an Advanced Ziegler-Natta catalyst, ii) LLDPE B is obtainable by a process f... | 1. A polyethylene composition comprising 20-90 wt % of a LLDPE A and 80-10 wt % of a LLDPE B, wherein
i) LLDPE A is obtained by a process for producing a copolymer of ethylene and another α-olefin in the presence of an Advanced Ziegler-Natta catalyst, wherein the Ziegler-Natta catalyst is produced in a process comprisi... | The invention is directed to a polyethylene composition comprising 20-90 wt % of a LLDPE A and 80-10 wt % of a LLDPE B, wherein i) LLDPE A is obtainable by a process for producing a copolymer of ethylene and another α-olefin in the presence of an Advanced Ziegler-Natta catalyst, ii) LLDPE B is obtainable by a process f... | 1,700 |
3,736 | 3,736 | 15,671,970 | 1,791 | The invention provides cereal plants having a high level of fructan useful for the production of a range of food, beverage, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products. The invention provides methods of producing high-fructan products from plants modified to comprise a reduced level of an endogenous polypeptide with star... | 1-47. (canceled) 48. A method of identifying a variety of cereal grain which has increased levels of fructan comprising:
(i) obtaining cereal grain which is altered in starch via synthesis or catabolism, (ii) determining the amount of fructan in the grain, (iii) comparing the level of fructan to that in wild-type grain... | The invention provides cereal plants having a high level of fructan useful for the production of a range of food, beverage, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products. The invention provides methods of producing high-fructan products from plants modified to comprise a reduced level of an endogenous polypeptide with star... | 1,700 |
3,737 | 3,737 | 14,429,661 | 1,764 | An aqueous emulsion composition of organic peroxide without a protective colloid agent wherein the emulsifying agent is a nonionic surfactant chosen exclusively from a block copolymer including at least one alkylene oxide block, a block copolymer including at least two alkylene oxide blocks, an alkoxylated fatty alcoho... | 1. An aqueous organic peroxide emulsion composition devoid of protective colloid agent selected from a partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl acetate or cellulose derivatives, the emulsion consisting of:
from 10% to 65% by weight of one or more organic peroxides, from 2% to 25% by weight of at least one antifreeze agent, from ... | An aqueous emulsion composition of organic peroxide without a protective colloid agent wherein the emulsifying agent is a nonionic surfactant chosen exclusively from a block copolymer including at least one alkylene oxide block, a block copolymer including at least two alkylene oxide blocks, an alkoxylated fatty alcoho... | 1,700 |
3,738 | 3,738 | 14,210,678 | 1,773 | An air filter including an open end, a closed end, and a filter area there between. The open end frictionally engages and seals an air port, while the closed end mates with the housing to secure the filter to the housing. The filter area is reinforced to provide a durable, reusable filter. The filter material is select... | 1. An air filter, comprising:
a first end having an opening, an interior surface defining the opening configured to deform and frictionally engage an air inlet; and a filter media coupled to and sealed to the first end. 2. The air filter of claim 1, wherein the interior surface is generally cylindrical to create a pass... | An air filter including an open end, a closed end, and a filter area there between. The open end frictionally engages and seals an air port, while the closed end mates with the housing to secure the filter to the housing. The filter area is reinforced to provide a durable, reusable filter. The filter material is select... | 1,700 |
3,739 | 3,739 | 14,364,755 | 1,779 | Synthetic membranes for the removal, isolation or purification of substances from a liquid. The membranes include at least one hydrophobic polymer and at least one hydrophilic polymer. 5-40 wt.-% of particles having an average particles size of between 0.1 and 15 μm are entrapped. The membrane has a wall thickness of b... | 1. A membrane for the removal of substances from a liquid, the membrane comprising at least one hydrophobic polymer selected from the group consisting of polysulfones, polyethersulfones, polyarylethersulfones, polyamides and polyacrylonitriles and at least one hydrophilic polymer, the membrane comprising 1-40 wt.-% of ... | Synthetic membranes for the removal, isolation or purification of substances from a liquid. The membranes include at least one hydrophobic polymer and at least one hydrophilic polymer. 5-40 wt.-% of particles having an average particles size of between 0.1 and 15 μm are entrapped. The membrane has a wall thickness of b... | 1,700 |
3,740 | 3,740 | 14,694,791 | 1,731 | In one aspect, cutting tools are provided comprising radiation ablation regions defining at least one of refractory surface microstructures and/or nanostructures. For example, a cutting tool described herein comprises at least one cutting edge formed by intersection of a flank face and a rake face, the flank face forme... | 1. A cutting tool comprising:
at least one cutting edge formed by intersection of a flank face and a rake face, the flank face formed of a refractory material comprising radiation ablation regions defining at least one of surface microstructures and surface nano structures, wherein surface pore structure of the refract... | In one aspect, cutting tools are provided comprising radiation ablation regions defining at least one of refractory surface microstructures and/or nanostructures. For example, a cutting tool described herein comprises at least one cutting edge formed by intersection of a flank face and a rake face, the flank face forme... | 1,700 |
3,741 | 3,741 | 14,186,094 | 1,765 | A catalyst composition including a solution of at least one member selected from the group consisting of an alkali metal carboxylate and an alkaline earth metal carboxylate in a solvent which is nonreactive with the isocyanate groups of a polyisocyanate. | 1. A composition comprising a solution of at least one member selected from the group consisting of an alkali metal carboxylate and an alkaline earth metal carboxylate in a solvent which is nonreactive with the isocyanate groups of a polyisocyanate. 2. The composition of claim 1 wherein the carboxylate is selected from... | A catalyst composition including a solution of at least one member selected from the group consisting of an alkali metal carboxylate and an alkaline earth metal carboxylate in a solvent which is nonreactive with the isocyanate groups of a polyisocyanate.1. A composition comprising a solution of at least one member sele... | 1,700 |
3,742 | 3,742 | 14,911,522 | 1,785 | The invention relates to an optical fiber preform ( 20 ) comprising a primary preform ( 21 ) and one or more purified silica-based overclad layers ( 22 ) surrounding said primary preform ( 21 ), the purified silica-based overclad layers ( 22 ) comprising lithium and aluminium, and having a ratio between lithium concent... | 1. An optical fiber preform comprising a primary preform and at least one purified silica-based overclad layer surrounding the primary preform, the at least one purified silica-based overclad layer comprising lithium and aluminium, wherein the at least one purified silica-based overclad layer has a ratio between lithiu... | The invention relates to an optical fiber preform ( 20 ) comprising a primary preform ( 21 ) and one or more purified silica-based overclad layers ( 22 ) surrounding said primary preform ( 21 ), the purified silica-based overclad layers ( 22 ) comprising lithium and aluminium, and having a ratio between lithium concent... | 1,700 |
3,743 | 3,743 | 13,005,916 | 1,764 | The present invention provides a processing additive which can bring about improvements in moldability at Mooney viscosity levels at which the dispersibility in a melt-processable resin is high and which further can work at reduced addition levels. The present invention is a processing additive comprising a fluoropolym... | 1. A processing additive comprising a fluoropolymer having an acid value of not lower than 0.5 KOH mg/g. 2. The processing additive according to claim 1, wherein the fluoropolymer is a fluoroelastomer. 3. The processing additive according to claim 1, wherein the fluoropolymer has a Mooney viscosity (ML(1+10), 121° C.) ... | The present invention provides a processing additive which can bring about improvements in moldability at Mooney viscosity levels at which the dispersibility in a melt-processable resin is high and which further can work at reduced addition levels. The present invention is a processing additive comprising a fluoropolym... | 1,700 |
3,744 | 3,744 | 14,394,302 | 1,782 | A polypropylene-based film comprising at least three layers characterized by two skin layers and at least one core layer, wherein the at least one core layer and/or at least one skin layer comprises a polymer blend of: (i) a first propylene-based polymer which comprises (A) at least 60 weight percent (wt %) units deriv... | 1. A polypropylene-based film comprising:
at least three layers characterized by two skin layers and at least one core layer,
wherein the at least one core layer comprises a polymer blend of:
(i) a first propylene-based polymer which comprises (A) at least 60 weight percent (wt %) units derived from propylene, and (B) ... | A polypropylene-based film comprising at least three layers characterized by two skin layers and at least one core layer, wherein the at least one core layer and/or at least one skin layer comprises a polymer blend of: (i) a first propylene-based polymer which comprises (A) at least 60 weight percent (wt %) units deriv... | 1,700 |
3,745 | 3,745 | 16,061,961 | 1,791 | A coated food product is produced by combining a plurality of dry ingredients to form a dry mix and combining the dry mix with water to form a dough. A plurality of base pieces is formed from the dough. A slurry is prepared by combining at least sucrose, fruit purée and calcium carbonate. The slurry is combined with th... | 1. A method of producing a coated food product, the method comprising:
combining a plurality of dry ingredients to form a dry mix; combining the dry mix with water to form a dough; forming a plurality of base pieces from the dough; preparing a slurry by combining at least sucrose, fruit purée and calcium carbonate; and... | A coated food product is produced by combining a plurality of dry ingredients to form a dry mix and combining the dry mix with water to form a dough. A plurality of base pieces is formed from the dough. A slurry is prepared by combining at least sucrose, fruit purée and calcium carbonate. The slurry is combined with th... | 1,700 |
3,746 | 3,746 | 14,807,383 | 1,791 | A filling device comprises a modified vacuum-tilling head that introduces a viscous filling, such as a gravy, into a loaf matrix in a retortable can so that the tilling remains enclosed by the set loaf matrix after retorting. The tilling can remain as a viscous gravy or can set as a gel, depending on the formulation of... | 1. A method for making a canned food product comprising a first composition and a second composition, the method comprising:
dispensing the first composition into a can; dispensing the second composition into the first composition from a nozzle comprising apertures that are positioned in the first composition, the aper... | A filling device comprises a modified vacuum-tilling head that introduces a viscous filling, such as a gravy, into a loaf matrix in a retortable can so that the tilling remains enclosed by the set loaf matrix after retorting. The tilling can remain as a viscous gravy or can set as a gel, depending on the formulation of... | 1,700 |
3,747 | 3,747 | 15,626,267 | 1,787 | The present invention provides a coating composition comprising 1% to 99% of a blend of two or more aspartic ester functional amines, 20% to 70% of an acrylate-containing compound; and 10% to 70% of one or more polyisocyanates, wherein the coating composition is 100% solids and wherein the coating composition has a max... | 1. A coating composition comprising:
1% to 99% of a blend of two or more aspartic ester functional amines; 1% to 99% of an acrylate-containing compound; and 10% to 70% of one or more polyisocyanates, wherein the coating composition is 100% solids and wherein the coating composition has a maximum viscosity of no more th... | The present invention provides a coating composition comprising 1% to 99% of a blend of two or more aspartic ester functional amines, 20% to 70% of an acrylate-containing compound; and 10% to 70% of one or more polyisocyanates, wherein the coating composition is 100% solids and wherein the coating composition has a max... | 1,700 |
3,748 | 3,748 | 14,780,569 | 1,782 | A composition comprises polyalkylene terephthalate and terpolymer of alkylene diol, isophthalic acid and terephthalic acid, and polyalkylene terephthalate reinforcing fiber. The composition may be used to form an article, alone or with other thermoplastic material, at lower processing temperature, with higher melt flow... | 1. A composition comprising i) polyalkylene terephthalate, ii) (polyalkylene isophthalate)-co-(polyalkylene terephthalate), iii) polyalkylene terephthalate-reinforcing fiber, and iv) optionally, one or more additives, wherein the alkylenes in component i) is selected from the group consisting of methylene group, ethyle... | A composition comprises polyalkylene terephthalate and terpolymer of alkylene diol, isophthalic acid and terephthalic acid, and polyalkylene terephthalate reinforcing fiber. The composition may be used to form an article, alone or with other thermoplastic material, at lower processing temperature, with higher melt flow... | 1,700 |
3,749 | 3,749 | 14,376,777 | 1,783 | Provided is a multilayer porous suction sheet having an unprecedented structure to prevent contact between a suction object and a suction surface of a suction unit when the sheet is disposed on the suction surface. The porous suction sheet includes a base layer having air permeability and a surface layer disposed on th... | 1. A porous suction sheet that prevents contact between a suction object and a suction surface of a suction unit when the sheet is disposed on the suction surface, the porous suction sheet comprising:
a base layer having air permeability; and a surface layer disposed on the base layer, wherein the surface layer is made... | Provided is a multilayer porous suction sheet having an unprecedented structure to prevent contact between a suction object and a suction surface of a suction unit when the sheet is disposed on the suction surface. The porous suction sheet includes a base layer having air permeability and a surface layer disposed on th... | 1,700 |
3,750 | 3,750 | 14,388,643 | 1,792 | A capsule for beverages includes a casing provided with a base wall and with a side wall defining a cavity that is suitable for containing an initial product to be combined with a fluid to obtain a final product in a dispensing machine into which the capsule is insertible; the casing includes a flange-shaped edge conne... | 1-25. (canceled) 26. A capsule for beverages comprising a casing provided with a base wall and with a side wall defining a cavity that is suitable for containing an initial product to be combined with a fluid to obtain a final product in a dispensing machine into which said capsule is insertible, said casing comprising... | A capsule for beverages includes a casing provided with a base wall and with a side wall defining a cavity that is suitable for containing an initial product to be combined with a fluid to obtain a final product in a dispensing machine into which the capsule is insertible; the casing includes a flange-shaped edge conne... | 1,700 |
3,751 | 3,751 | 13,945,202 | 1,774 | In one nonlimiting example, an automated system is provided for separating one or more components in a biological fluid, wherein the system comprises: (a) a centrifuge comprising one or more bucket configured to receive a container to effect said separating of one or more components in a fluid sample; and (b) the conta... | 1-52. (canceled) 1. A compact high speed centrifuge for use with sample containers, the centrifuge comprising:
a first portion comprising a thermally insulating material; a second portion comprising a thermally conductive material; wherein containers are arranged such that the containers are located in areas with the t... | In one nonlimiting example, an automated system is provided for separating one or more components in a biological fluid, wherein the system comprises: (a) a centrifuge comprising one or more bucket configured to receive a container to effect said separating of one or more components in a fluid sample; and (b) the conta... | 1,700 |
3,752 | 3,752 | 14,598,625 | 1,774 | In one nonlimiting example, an automated system is provided for separating one or more components in a biological fluid, wherein the system comprises: (a) a centrifuge comprising one or more bucket configured to receive a container to effect said separating of one or more components in a fluid sample; and (b) the conta... | 1-33. (canceled) 34. A compact high speed centrifuge for use with low volume sample containers, the centrifuge comprising:
a centrifuge rotor; a motor for rotating said centrifuge rotor; and a detector integrated with the motor and configured to determine at least a rotational position of a rotating portion of the moto... | In one nonlimiting example, an automated system is provided for separating one or more components in a biological fluid, wherein the system comprises: (a) a centrifuge comprising one or more bucket configured to receive a container to effect said separating of one or more components in a fluid sample; and (b) the conta... | 1,700 |
3,753 | 3,753 | 14,814,485 | 1,729 | A positive electrode according to an embodiment includes a positive electrode current collector, a positive electrode mixture layer disposed on the current collector, and an intermediate layer disposed between the positive electrode current collector and the positive electrode mixture layer. The intermediate layer incl... | 1. A positive electrode for a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, comprising:
a positive electrode current collector; a positive electrode mixture layer disposed on the current collector; and an intermediate layer disposed between the positive electrode current collector and the positive electrode mixture layer, ... | A positive electrode according to an embodiment includes a positive electrode current collector, a positive electrode mixture layer disposed on the current collector, and an intermediate layer disposed between the positive electrode current collector and the positive electrode mixture layer. The intermediate layer incl... | 1,700 |
3,754 | 3,754 | 14,571,394 | 1,761 | Textiles are hygienically cleaned by subjecting them to a low-temperature wash, generally less than 140°, and typically about 100° F. Once cleaned, they are subjected to a low temperature bleaching step at a pH of generally around 9 or less. The bleaching step is again conducted a low temperature, such as 140°, 100° F.... | 1. A method of laundering and bleaching textiles comprising:
washing said textiles at a temperature less than or equal to 140° F. in an alkaline detergent; bleaching said textile in a chlorine bleach solution at a temperature less than 140° F.; and wherein said chlorine bleach solution has a pH less than 9.5. 2. The me... | Textiles are hygienically cleaned by subjecting them to a low-temperature wash, generally less than 140°, and typically about 100° F. Once cleaned, they are subjected to a low temperature bleaching step at a pH of generally around 9 or less. The bleaching step is again conducted a low temperature, such as 140°, 100° F.... | 1,700 |
3,755 | 3,755 | 13,639,328 | 1,777 | Novel chromatographic materials for chromatographic separations, columns, kits, and methods for preparation and separations with a superficially porous material comprising a substantially nonporous core and one or more layers of a porous shell material surrounding the core. The material of the invention is comprised of... | 1. A superficially porous material comprising a substantially nonporous core material and one or more layers of a porous shell material surrounding the core. 2. The superficially porous material of claim 1, wherein the material is comprised of superficially porous particles. 3. The superficially porous material of clai... | Novel chromatographic materials for chromatographic separations, columns, kits, and methods for preparation and separations with a superficially porous material comprising a substantially nonporous core and one or more layers of a porous shell material surrounding the core. The material of the invention is comprised of... | 1,700 |
3,756 | 3,756 | 14,463,730 | 1,797 | Methods and systems for acoustically treating material using an acoustic energy system having a movable outer surface that contacts a sample holder. The outer surface may be cylindrical and rotate about a central axis, e.g., so that a sample holder may be driven to move by the outer surface. Acoustic energy may be emit... | 1. A system for treating a material with acoustic energy, comprising:
a coupling medium container that is closed and defines an internal volume, the coupling medium container having an outer surface arranged to rotate about an axis; an acoustic energy source arranged to emit acoustic energy into the internal volume; an... | Methods and systems for acoustically treating material using an acoustic energy system having a movable outer surface that contacts a sample holder. The outer surface may be cylindrical and rotate about a central axis, e.g., so that a sample holder may be driven to move by the outer surface. Acoustic energy may be emit... | 1,700 |
3,757 | 3,757 | 15,796,005 | 1,784 | Compositions including a filler, an emissivity agent, a crosslinking facilitator, and a metal silicate binder are disclosed. The compositions can be curable at ambient conditions. Methods of coating overhead conductor and power transmission line accessories with such coating compositions are also disclosed. | 1. A composition comprising:
a filler; an emissivity agent; a crosslinking facilitator comprising a latent acid compound; and a metal silicate binder. 2. The composition of claim 1, wherein the latent acid compound is configured to release an acid component when subject to an environment having a pH of about 9 or more.... | Compositions including a filler, an emissivity agent, a crosslinking facilitator, and a metal silicate binder are disclosed. The compositions can be curable at ambient conditions. Methods of coating overhead conductor and power transmission line accessories with such coating compositions are also disclosed.1. A composi... | 1,700 |
3,758 | 3,758 | 14,391,089 | 1,765 | There is described a process for preparing a Schiff base crosslinkable aqueous dispersion of a polyurethane A (PUD) the process comprising (a) reacting components (1) to (4) as present to form an acidic isocyanate terminated prepolymer that comprises anionic or potentially anionic functional groups thereon; where: (1) ... | 1. A process for preparing a Schiff base crosslinkable aqueous dispersion of a polyurethane A the process comprising the steps of:
(a) reacting the following components one to four (two and four where present) to form an acidic isocyanate terminated prepolymer that comprises anionic or potentially anionic functional gr... | There is described a process for preparing a Schiff base crosslinkable aqueous dispersion of a polyurethane A (PUD) the process comprising (a) reacting components (1) to (4) as present to form an acidic isocyanate terminated prepolymer that comprises anionic or potentially anionic functional groups thereon; where: (1) ... | 1,700 |
3,759 | 3,759 | 14,875,126 | 1,781 | A topcoat layer that has a defined surface structure on an outer surface thereof once the topcoat layer is laminated to a substrate. The surface structure of the topcoat layer provides a matte surface finish to the underlying substrate. Any attempt to alter the substrate or the topcoat layer will result in disruption o... | 1. A topcoat film supply, comprising:
a base film having a first surface, the first surface is intentionally formed to have a surface structure with a desired topography having an average roughness of at least about 0.15 micron; and a radiation curable coating disposed on the first surface of the base film, the coating... | A topcoat layer that has a defined surface structure on an outer surface thereof once the topcoat layer is laminated to a substrate. The surface structure of the topcoat layer provides a matte surface finish to the underlying substrate. Any attempt to alter the substrate or the topcoat layer will result in disruption o... | 1,700 |
3,760 | 3,760 | 14,879,330 | 1,724 | Provided is an electrode including a current collector and an active material layer. The active material layer includes an active material, a film including silicone, a conductive additive, and a binder. The active material is in the form of a particle. The film including silicone covers at least part of the active mat... | 1. An electrode comprising:
a current collector; and an active material layer, wherein the active material layer includes an active material, a film including silicone, a conductive additive, and a binder, and wherein the active material is in the form of a particle, and wherein the film including silicone covers at le... | Provided is an electrode including a current collector and an active material layer. The active material layer includes an active material, a film including silicone, a conductive additive, and a binder. The active material is in the form of a particle. The film including silicone covers at least part of the active mat... | 1,700 |
3,761 | 3,761 | 15,006,448 | 1,789 | An insulating garment for use as thermal and moist repellent barrier in a firefighter bunker gear is disclosed, the garment being adapted to be worn by a firefighter under a bunker gear. The garment being made from a fire-resistant insulating fabric comprising: a first woven or knitted fire-resistant fabric layer; a se... | 1) An insulating garment for use as thermal and moist repellent barrier in a firefighter bunker gear, the garment being adapted to be worn by a firefighter under a bunker gear, the garment being made from a fire-resistant insulating fabric comprising:
a first woven or knitted fire-resistant fabric layer; a second woven... | An insulating garment for use as thermal and moist repellent barrier in a firefighter bunker gear is disclosed, the garment being adapted to be worn by a firefighter under a bunker gear. The garment being made from a fire-resistant insulating fabric comprising: a first woven or knitted fire-resistant fabric layer; a se... | 1,700 |
3,762 | 3,762 | 14,335,257 | 1,714 | A system for cleaning dopant contamination in a process chamber is disclosed. The system includes a susceptor and a chamber kit component, a first plurality of lamps configured to heat the susceptor, a second plurality of lamps configured to heat the chamber kit component, and a gas supply configured to provide a chlor... | 1. A system for cleaning dopant contamination, comprising:
a susceptor disposed within a process chamber; at least one chamber kit component disposed within the process chamber; a first plurality of lamps configured to heat the susceptor; and a second plurality of lamps configured to heat the at least one chamber kit c... | A system for cleaning dopant contamination in a process chamber is disclosed. The system includes a susceptor and a chamber kit component, a first plurality of lamps configured to heat the susceptor, a second plurality of lamps configured to heat the chamber kit component, and a gas supply configured to provide a chlor... | 1,700 |
3,763 | 3,763 | 14,755,403 | 1,722 | An array having nanopores is produced by coating a thin layer of metal or other material onto a substrate and creating a mask on the metal or other material by combining a first polymer and a second polymer. The first polymer self-assembles into nanodomains of the first polymer in the second polymer resulting in the fo... | 1. A nanolithography method for creating an array, comprising the steps of:
providing a substrate having surface; coating a layer of material on said surface of said substrate providing a material surface; forming a mask on said material surface by combining a first polymer and a second polymer to form self-assembled n... | An array having nanopores is produced by coating a thin layer of metal or other material onto a substrate and creating a mask on the metal or other material by combining a first polymer and a second polymer. The first polymer self-assembles into nanodomains of the first polymer in the second polymer resulting in the fo... | 1,700 |
3,764 | 3,764 | 15,868,104 | 1,714 | A household appliance for treating at least one item according to at least one cycle of operation includes a treating chamber for receiving the at least one item for treatment according to the at least one cycle of operation, a treating chemistry dispenser receiving a unit dose container having an electrically conducti... | 1. A household appliance for treating at least one item according to at least one cycle of operation, comprising:
a treating chamber for receiving the at least one item for treatment according to the at least one cycle of operation; a treating chemistry dispenser configured to receive a unit dose container having an el... | A household appliance for treating at least one item according to at least one cycle of operation includes a treating chamber for receiving the at least one item for treatment according to the at least one cycle of operation, a treating chemistry dispenser receiving a unit dose container having an electrically conducti... | 1,700 |
3,765 | 3,765 | 14,065,990 | 1,788 | Systems and methods for the detection of one or more target molecules emitted from microbial sources are described. The systems and methods may include a molecularly imprinted polymer film; a strain sensitive surface, wherein the molecularly imprinted polymer film comprises a polymer host with one or more binding sites... | 1. A system for the detection of one or more target molecules, the system comprising:
a molecularly imprinted polymer film; a strain sensitive surface, wherein the molecularly imprinted polymer film comprises a polymer host with one or more binding sites for one or more target molecules, and wherein the molecularly imp... | Systems and methods for the detection of one or more target molecules emitted from microbial sources are described. The systems and methods may include a molecularly imprinted polymer film; a strain sensitive surface, wherein the molecularly imprinted polymer film comprises a polymer host with one or more binding sites... | 1,700 |
3,766 | 3,766 | 14,361,003 | 1,763 | An aqueous binder composition comprises: (1) a water-soluble binder component obtainable by reacting at least one alkanolamine with at least one polycarboxylic acid or anhydride and, optionally, treating the reaction product with a base; (2) a soy protein product; and, optionally, one or more of the following binder co... | 1.-13. (canceled) 14. An aqueous binder composition comprising:
(1) a water-soluble binder component obtainable by reacting at least one alkanolamine with at least one polycarboxylic acid or anhydride and, optionally, treating a resultant reaction product with a base; (2) a soy protein product;
and, optionally, one or... | An aqueous binder composition comprises: (1) a water-soluble binder component obtainable by reacting at least one alkanolamine with at least one polycarboxylic acid or anhydride and, optionally, treating the reaction product with a base; (2) a soy protein product; and, optionally, one or more of the following binder co... | 1,700 |
3,767 | 3,767 | 14,553,007 | 1,772 | A process for the hydrotreatment of a diesel type hydrocarbon feed containing nitrogen-containing compounds is described, comprising a first step in which the feed is brought into contact with a catalyst in its oxide form, then a second step in which the feed is brought into contact with a dried catalyst comprising at ... | 1. A process for the hydrotreatment of a hydrocarbon feed containing nitrogen-containing compounds in an amount of more than 150 ppm by weight and having a weighted average temperature in the range 250° C. to 380° C., comprising the following steps:
a) bringing said hydrocarbon feed into contact, in the presence of hyd... | A process for the hydrotreatment of a diesel type hydrocarbon feed containing nitrogen-containing compounds is described, comprising a first step in which the feed is brought into contact with a catalyst in its oxide form, then a second step in which the feed is brought into contact with a dried catalyst comprising at ... | 1,700 |
3,768 | 3,768 | 15,737,567 | 1,771 | A method for producing ferrocoke in which it is possible to use a cheap and poor-quality coal having a high ash content while suppressing the decrease of the strength in ferrocoke or formed coke and a special coal mixing is not performed with respect to the fusion frequently causing problems in the carbonization with t... | 1. A method for producing ferrocoke by molding and carbonizing a mixture of coal and iron ore, characterized in that the coal is a single coal or a mixture of plural coals and a non-caking or slight caking coal having a load average value of ash content of not less than 10.7% and a load average value of mean maximum re... | A method for producing ferrocoke in which it is possible to use a cheap and poor-quality coal having a high ash content while suppressing the decrease of the strength in ferrocoke or formed coke and a special coal mixing is not performed with respect to the fusion frequently causing problems in the carbonization with t... | 1,700 |
3,769 | 3,769 | 14,920,117 | 1,721 | The present invention discloses a conductive paste comprising a conductive metal or a derivative thereof, and a lead-free glass frit dispersed in an organic vehicle, wherein said lead-free glass frit comprises tellurium-zinc-lithium oxide. The conductive paste of the present invention can be used in the preparation of ... | 1. A conductive paste comprising:
(a) about 85% to about 99.5% by weight of a conductive metal or the derivative thereof, based on the weight of solids; (b) about 0.5% to about 15% by weight of a lead-free glass frit containing tellurium-zinc-lithium-oxide, based on the weight of solids; and (c) an organic vehicle; whe... | The present invention discloses a conductive paste comprising a conductive metal or a derivative thereof, and a lead-free glass frit dispersed in an organic vehicle, wherein said lead-free glass frit comprises tellurium-zinc-lithium oxide. The conductive paste of the present invention can be used in the preparation of ... | 1,700 |
3,770 | 3,770 | 15,375,211 | 1,745 | Apparatuses and methods for applying a transfer material onto the surface of an article are disclosed, including apparatuses and methods of transfer printing on and/or decorating three-dimensional articles, as well as the articles printed and/or decorated thereby. In some cases, the apparatuses and methods involve prov... | 1. A process for applying a transfer material onto the surface of a three-dimensional article comprising:
providing at least one three-dimensional article which has a surface; providing a deposition device; providing a transfer component with initial dimensions, a surface, and an initial configuration; depositing a mat... | Apparatuses and methods for applying a transfer material onto the surface of an article are disclosed, including apparatuses and methods of transfer printing on and/or decorating three-dimensional articles, as well as the articles printed and/or decorated thereby. In some cases, the apparatuses and methods involve prov... | 1,700 |
3,771 | 3,771 | 15,157,966 | 1,743 | A three-dimensional object printer varies the finish in exposed surfaces of a printed object. The printer includes a controller operatively connected to at least two ejector heads, a leveling device, a curing device, and an actuator that is operatively connected to a member to which the at least two ejector heads, the ... | 1. A printer comprising:
a platen; at least two ejector heads, each ejector head having a plurality of ejectors fluidly connected to a supply of a material to enable the ejectors to eject material towards the platen; a leveling device; a curing device; at least one member to which the at least two ejector heads, the le... | A three-dimensional object printer varies the finish in exposed surfaces of a printed object. The printer includes a controller operatively connected to at least two ejector heads, a leveling device, a curing device, and an actuator that is operatively connected to a member to which the at least two ejector heads, the ... | 1,700 |
3,772 | 3,772 | 15,114,184 | 1,772 | The present invention provides a process for producing liquid hydrocarbon products from solid biomass and/or residual waste feedstocks, said process comprising the steps of: a) hydropyrolysing the solid feedstock in a hydropyrolysis reactor vessel in the presence of molecular hydrogen and one or more deoxygenation cata... | 1. A process for producing liquid hydrocarbon products from solid biomass and/or residual waste feedstocks, said process comprising the steps of:
a) hydropyrolysing the solid feedstock in a hydropyrolysis reactor vessel in the presence of molecular hydrogen and one or more deoxygenation catalyst, producing a product st... | The present invention provides a process for producing liquid hydrocarbon products from solid biomass and/or residual waste feedstocks, said process comprising the steps of: a) hydropyrolysing the solid feedstock in a hydropyrolysis reactor vessel in the presence of molecular hydrogen and one or more deoxygenation cata... | 1,700 |
3,773 | 3,773 | 13,880,585 | 1,745 | A form for forming a void or an architectural feature of a predetermined configuration in a moldable forming composition is disclosed. Embodiments of the invention provide an adjustable form body having first and second sides, said form body configurable between a first substantially planar position and a second non-pl... | 1. A form for forming a void of a predetermined configuration in a moldable
forming composition comprising:
a form body having first and second sides, said form body having a plurality of grooves extending from said first side into said form body toward said second side, said plurality of grooves being structured such ... | A form for forming a void or an architectural feature of a predetermined configuration in a moldable forming composition is disclosed. Embodiments of the invention provide an adjustable form body having first and second sides, said form body configurable between a first substantially planar position and a second non-pl... | 1,700 |
3,774 | 3,774 | 15,554,038 | 1,771 | Lubricant composition comprising a polyisobutene polymer having a number average molecular weight of 300-5000 g/mol and at least 60 mol % terminal double bonds based on the total number of double bonds in the polymer, and an ester component and/or an alkylated naphthalene compound having kinematic viscosity in the rang... | 1.-13. (canceled) 14. A lubricant composition comprising
a) 9.0 to 94.0 wt % based on the total amount of lubricant composition of a polyisobutene polymer having a number average molecular weight of 300-5000 g/mol according to DIN 55672 and at least 60 mol % terminal double bonds based on the total number of double bon... | Lubricant composition comprising a polyisobutene polymer having a number average molecular weight of 300-5000 g/mol and at least 60 mol % terminal double bonds based on the total number of double bonds in the polymer, and an ester component and/or an alkylated naphthalene compound having kinematic viscosity in the rang... | 1,700 |
3,775 | 3,775 | 15,461,602 | 1,778 | Rake systems for cleaning water streams and new and novel components for such rake systems. | 1. A flexing apparatus for a flex rake, said flexing apparatus comprising
i. a pair of elongated rails, each rail having a top end, a bottom end, a first attachment point and a second attachment point, said first attachment point being located near the top end of each of the elongated rails, and each said second attach... | Rake systems for cleaning water streams and new and novel components for such rake systems.1. A flexing apparatus for a flex rake, said flexing apparatus comprising
i. a pair of elongated rails, each rail having a top end, a bottom end, a first attachment point and a second attachment point, said first attachment point... | 1,700 |
3,776 | 3,776 | 15,498,123 | 1,795 | A method including closing upper and lower ends of a bore with upper and lower closure element, respectively; introducing a cathode into the bore; and flowing an electrolyte through an annular space between a wall of the bore an outer surface of the cathode to provide an inner surface of the bore with a wear-resistant ... | 1. A method comprising:
closing upper and lower ends of a bore with upper and lower closure elements, respectively; introducing a cathode into the bore; and flowing an electrolyte through an annular space between a wall of the bore an outer surface of the cathode to provide an inner surface of the bore with a wear-resi... | A method including closing upper and lower ends of a bore with upper and lower closure element, respectively; introducing a cathode into the bore; and flowing an electrolyte through an annular space between a wall of the bore an outer surface of the cathode to provide an inner surface of the bore with a wear-resistant ... | 1,700 |
3,777 | 3,777 | 15,536,671 | 1,732 | The present invention relates to novel compounds containing fluorinated end groups and to the use thereof in, for example, dirt-repellent coatings. | 1. Compounds of the formulae (I) or (I′)
(Rf-CHF—CF2—O—CHR)m-L-(X)n (I)
(Rf-CHF—CF2—S—CHR)m-L-(X)n (I′)
where
Rf=a perfluorinated alkyl group, optionally containing heteroatoms,
R=H or an alkyl group,
L=a single bond or a divalent organic group,
X=an anchor group,
m is ≧1
and n is ≧1. 2. Compounds according to cl... | The present invention relates to novel compounds containing fluorinated end groups and to the use thereof in, for example, dirt-repellent coatings.1. Compounds of the formulae (I) or (I′)
(Rf-CHF—CF2—O—CHR)m-L-(X)n (I)
(Rf-CHF—CF2—S—CHR)m-L-(X)n (I′)
where
Rf=a perfluorinated alkyl group, optionally containing he... | 1,700 |
3,778 | 3,778 | 15,185,880 | 1,716 | A system includes a computational system to receive a design of an integrated computational element (ICE) including specification of substrate and layers. Additionally, the system includes a deposition source to provide a deposition plume having a plume spatial profile, and a support having a cylindrical surface. The c... | 1-34. (canceled) 35. A system comprising:
a computational system to receive a design of an integrated computational element (ICE), the ICE design comprising specification of a substrate and a plurality of layers, their respective target thicknesses and complex refractive indices, such that a notional ICE fabricated in ... | A system includes a computational system to receive a design of an integrated computational element (ICE) including specification of substrate and layers. Additionally, the system includes a deposition source to provide a deposition plume having a plume spatial profile, and a support having a cylindrical surface. The c... | 1,700 |
3,779 | 3,779 | 15,336,502 | 1,798 | Devices, systems, and methods for detecting molecules of interest within a collected sample are described herein. In certain embodiments, self-contained sample analysis systems are disclosed, which include a reusable reader component, a disposable cartridge component, and a disposable sample collection component. The r... | 1. A sample analysis cartridge comprising:
an input tunnel that extends from an aperture, the input tunnel configured to permit insertion of a sample collection device having a distal portion adapted to be exposed to a sample; a reservoir configured to hold a fluid, the reservoir further configured to receive the sampl... | Devices, systems, and methods for detecting molecules of interest within a collected sample are described herein. In certain embodiments, self-contained sample analysis systems are disclosed, which include a reusable reader component, a disposable cartridge component, and a disposable sample collection component. The r... | 1,700 |
3,780 | 3,780 | 15,045,310 | 1,717 | An apparatus for coating pipes includes a spraying device rotatable around a pipe. The coating apparatus includes a guiding ring mounted around the pipe and a carriage to be mounted on the guiding ring, the carriage being motor driven, the motor being enclosed into the carriage and the carriage including an adjustable ... | 1. A coating apparatus comprising:
a carriage dedicated to be mounted on a guiding ring, the guiding ring being mounted on a tubular to be coated, drive means for driving the carriage along the guiding ring, at least one delivery head mounted on the carriage for applying a coating to an article, a supply reservoir of c... | An apparatus for coating pipes includes a spraying device rotatable around a pipe. The coating apparatus includes a guiding ring mounted around the pipe and a carriage to be mounted on the guiding ring, the carriage being motor driven, the motor being enclosed into the carriage and the carriage including an adjustable ... | 1,700 |
3,781 | 3,781 | 14,058,522 | 1,723 | An example electric vehicle battery current communication device includes a terminal landing and a transition from the terminal landing having an area that is both bent and tapered. | 1. An electric vehicle battery current communication device, comprising:
a terminal landing; and a transition from the terminal landing having an area that is both bent and tapered. 2. The electric vehicle battery current communication device of claim 1, the terminal landing to attach to a bus bar. 3. The electric vehi... | An example electric vehicle battery current communication device includes a terminal landing and a transition from the terminal landing having an area that is both bent and tapered.1. An electric vehicle battery current communication device, comprising:
a terminal landing; and a transition from the terminal landing hav... | 1,700 |
3,782 | 3,782 | 15,205,284 | 1,748 | Systems and processes of cutting and drilling in a target substrate uses a laser (e.g., a pulsed laser) and an optical system to generate a line focus of the laser beam within the target substrate, such as a glass substrate sheet, are provided. The laser cutting and drilling system and process creates holes or defects ... | 1. A process of fabricating a substrate sheet, the process comprising:
disposing a substrate at a laser processing assembly comprising at least one laser operable to emit a laser beam, the substrate sheet being substantially transparent to the laser beam; focusing the laser beam into a laser beam focal line, viewed alo... | Systems and processes of cutting and drilling in a target substrate uses a laser (e.g., a pulsed laser) and an optical system to generate a line focus of the laser beam within the target substrate, such as a glass substrate sheet, are provided. The laser cutting and drilling system and process creates holes or defects ... | 1,700 |
3,783 | 3,783 | 14,438,165 | 1,785 | Provided is a method for preparing a supported catalyst that enables the production of carbon nanotubes having a large specific surface area in high yield. Carbon nanotubes produced using the supported catalyst are also provided. The carbon nanotubes are suitable for use in various applications due to their large speci... | 1. Bundle type carbon nanotubes having a BET specific surface area of at least 200 m2/g wherein the BET specific surface area and the ratio of the integrated area under the G-band peak (IG) to the integrated area under the D-band peak (ID) (IG/ID) measured by Raman spectroscopy satisfy the following relationship:
y=a... | Provided is a method for preparing a supported catalyst that enables the production of carbon nanotubes having a large specific surface area in high yield. Carbon nanotubes produced using the supported catalyst are also provided. The carbon nanotubes are suitable for use in various applications due to their large speci... | 1,700 |
3,784 | 3,784 | 15,437,653 | 1,741 | A method of manufacturing a colored contact lens including the steps of providing a transparent contact lens having a pupil section and an iris section, the iris section surrounding the pupil section and applying a colorant to the surface of the contact lens. The colorant is applied to the contact lens as an amorphous ... | 1. (canceled) 2. (canceled) 3. (canceled) 4. (canceled) 5. (canceled) 6. (canceled) 7. (canceled) 8. (canceled) 9. (canceled) 10. (canceled) 11. (canceled) 12. (canceled) 13. A method of manufacturing a colored contact lens comprising the steps of:
a) inking, with a color ink, at least one cliché having a transfigured ... | A method of manufacturing a colored contact lens including the steps of providing a transparent contact lens having a pupil section and an iris section, the iris section surrounding the pupil section and applying a colorant to the surface of the contact lens. The colorant is applied to the contact lens as an amorphous ... | 1,700 |
3,785 | 3,785 | 15,260,370 | 1,748 | A system and method for mixing fluids using a microfluidic mixing device involves heating a mixing portion of the fluid mixing channel to a Leidenfrost temperature. The Leidenfrost temperature corresponds to a Leidenfrost point of at least one of the fluids to be mixed. The fluids to be mixed are directed through the m... | 1. A microfluidic mixing device comprising:
a fluid mixing channel having a fluid inlet portion, a fluid outlet portion and a mixing portion extending between the fluid inlet portion and the fluid outlet portion; a first and a second fluid inlet in fluid communication with the fluid inlet portion of the channel, each o... | A system and method for mixing fluids using a microfluidic mixing device involves heating a mixing portion of the fluid mixing channel to a Leidenfrost temperature. The Leidenfrost temperature corresponds to a Leidenfrost point of at least one of the fluids to be mixed. The fluids to be mixed are directed through the m... | 1,700 |
3,786 | 3,786 | 14,429,329 | 1,797 | A cassette for loading into a bay of an analyzer device, the cassette having a supply chamber for a test tape, an uptake chamber to receive used tape and a test zone between the chambers, where the tape is positioned at a test site for testing purposes, wherein the cassette includes a frame that extends across the test... | 1. A cassette for loading into a bay of an analyser device, the cassette having a supply chamber for a test tape, an uptake chamber to receive used tape and a test zone at a forward end of the cassette, where the tape is positioned for presentation to a test site when loaded into the analyser device, wherein:
the casse... | A cassette for loading into a bay of an analyzer device, the cassette having a supply chamber for a test tape, an uptake chamber to receive used tape and a test zone between the chambers, where the tape is positioned at a test site for testing purposes, wherein the cassette includes a frame that extends across the test... | 1,700 |
3,787 | 3,787 | 13,482,805 | 1,727 | A secondary electrochemical cell comprises an anode, a cathode including electrochemically active cathode material, a separator between the anode and the cathode, and an electrolyte. The electrolyte comprises at least one salt dissolved in at least one organic solvent. The separator in combination with the electrolyte ... | 1. A secondary electrochemical cell comprising an anode, a cathode comprising electrochemically active cathode material, a separator between said anode and said cathode, and an electrolyte comprising at least one salt dissolved in at least one organic solvent, wherein said separator in combination with said electrolyte... | A secondary electrochemical cell comprises an anode, a cathode including electrochemically active cathode material, a separator between the anode and the cathode, and an electrolyte. The electrolyte comprises at least one salt dissolved in at least one organic solvent. The separator in combination with the electrolyte ... | 1,700 |
3,788 | 3,788 | 16,071,567 | 1,777 | Embodiments of the present invention provide for the deposition of spacing elements on both opposing surfaces of either an entire folded membrane sheet or portions thereof in combination with features deposited on portions of the same sheet to create spacing geometries not otherwise achievable. | 1. A membrane for use in a spiral wound filtration element, comprising a first leaf and a second leaf, where each leaf has an active surface with a plurality of protrusions disposed on the surface, the protrusions being shaped and disposed on the surface such that when the active surface of the first leaf is placed adj... | Embodiments of the present invention provide for the deposition of spacing elements on both opposing surfaces of either an entire folded membrane sheet or portions thereof in combination with features deposited on portions of the same sheet to create spacing geometries not otherwise achievable.1. A membrane for use in ... | 1,700 |
3,789 | 3,789 | 13,400,954 | 1,789 | A fabric is provided comprising functional filaments, wherein each filament contains electrically conductive polymer material. In this way, the fabric is made conductive and has static dissipation properties comparable to metal-based fabrics. At the same time, the fabric also has desirable physical properties comparabl... | 1. A conductive engineered industrial belting media suitable for making nonwoven textiles in the airlaid, meltblown or spunbonding processes comprising a plurality of load-hearing oriented polymeric filaments having one or more shaped grooves formed on the surface of the filaments, wherein each filament includes electr... | A fabric is provided comprising functional filaments, wherein each filament contains electrically conductive polymer material. In this way, the fabric is made conductive and has static dissipation properties comparable to metal-based fabrics. At the same time, the fabric also has desirable physical properties comparabl... | 1,700 |
3,790 | 3,790 | 14,934,951 | 1,798 | A universal column is provided which allows purification methods utilizing centrifugation, syringe coupling and/or use of a vacuum source. Methods for using the universal column and kits comprising the universal column are described. | 1-47. (canceled) 48. A column assembly comprising:
a body having an upper section, a reservoir section, and a lower section; a reservoir formed in a reservoir section of the body; a top coupling member disposed adjacent the upper section, the top coupling member having a top passage in flow communication with the reser... | A universal column is provided which allows purification methods utilizing centrifugation, syringe coupling and/or use of a vacuum source. Methods for using the universal column and kits comprising the universal column are described.1-47. (canceled) 48. A column assembly comprising:
a body having an upper section, a re... | 1,700 |
3,791 | 3,791 | 14,448,730 | 1,726 | The claimed invention is an apparatus and method for performing impedance spectroscopy with a handheld measuring device. Conformal analyte sensor circuits comprising a porous nanotextured substrate and a conductive material situated on the top surface of the solid substrate in a circuit design may be used alone or in c... | 1. A method of detecting or quantifying a target analyte in a sample using a handheld measuring device and a conformal analyte sensor circuit comprising the steps of:
(a) placing a sample comprising a target analyte on a conformal analyte sensor circuit having a reference electrode and a working electrode; (b) applying... | The claimed invention is an apparatus and method for performing impedance spectroscopy with a handheld measuring device. Conformal analyte sensor circuits comprising a porous nanotextured substrate and a conductive material situated on the top surface of the solid substrate in a circuit design may be used alone or in c... | 1,700 |
3,792 | 3,792 | 14,562,745 | 1,741 | Chemically strengthened glass with high surface compression, deeper case depth, shorter processing time and a reduced induced curvature relative to that obtained in a traditional immersion method and a method for making utilizing an electric filed assist are provided. The method includes providing a substrate, characte... | 1. A method for making comprising:
providing a substrate having a first surface and a second surface,
wherein the substrate is characterized by having a glass chemical structure including host alkali ions situated in the structure and having an average ionic radius;
providing an exchange medium including invading alka... | Chemically strengthened glass with high surface compression, deeper case depth, shorter processing time and a reduced induced curvature relative to that obtained in a traditional immersion method and a method for making utilizing an electric filed assist are provided. The method includes providing a substrate, characte... | 1,700 |
3,793 | 3,793 | 14,810,967 | 1,716 | In some embodiments, an ultrasonic tank includes a container, an etching solution tank comprising a working area disposed within the container, and a plurality of ultrasonic transducers arranged about a perimeter of the etching solution tank in a configuration that provides a standard deviation of ultrasonic power with... | 1. An ultrasonic tank comprising:
a container; an etching solution tank comprising a working area disposed within the container; and a plurality of ultrasonic transducers arranged about a perimeter of the etching solution tank in a configuration that provides a standard deviation of ultrasonic power within the working ... | In some embodiments, an ultrasonic tank includes a container, an etching solution tank comprising a working area disposed within the container, and a plurality of ultrasonic transducers arranged about a perimeter of the etching solution tank in a configuration that provides a standard deviation of ultrasonic power with... | 1,700 |
3,794 | 3,794 | 14,546,332 | 1,787 | An article comprises a substrate; a polymer coating; and an intermediate layer disposed between the substrate and the polymer coating, the intermediate layer comprising a carbon composite, wherein the carbon composite comprises carbon and a binder containing one or more of the following: SiO 2 ; Si; B; B 2 O 3 ; a meta... | 1. An article comprising
a substrate; a polymer coating; and an intermediate layer disposed between the substrate and the polymer coating, the intermediate layer comprising a carbon composite, wherein the carbon composite comprises carbon and a binder containing one or more of the following: SiO2; Si; B; B2O3; a metal;... | An article comprises a substrate; a polymer coating; and an intermediate layer disposed between the substrate and the polymer coating, the intermediate layer comprising a carbon composite, wherein the carbon composite comprises carbon and a binder containing one or more of the following: SiO 2 ; Si; B; B 2 O 3 ; a meta... | 1,700 |
3,795 | 3,795 | 14,774,054 | 1,763 | The present invention encompasses an innovative concept for the marking of trafficways, more particularly roads. The application qualities and lifetime of these new markings are comparable with those of the prior art. The markings also possess properties comparable with those of the prior art in respect of night visibi... | 1. A radiation-reflecting road marking comprising:
spherical metal particles having a diameter d of between x*0.7*λ/π and x*1.3*λ/π and/or cylindrical metal particles having a length/width ratio between 2 and 100 and a length 1 between y*λ/1.8 and y*λ/3, λ being the wavelength of the radiation to be reflected, x being ... | The present invention encompasses an innovative concept for the marking of trafficways, more particularly roads. The application qualities and lifetime of these new markings are comparable with those of the prior art. The markings also possess properties comparable with those of the prior art in respect of night visibi... | 1,700 |
3,796 | 3,796 | 14,907,722 | 1,792 | A capsule for beverages with a casing which includes a base wall and a side wall defining a cavity for combining an initial product and a fluid to obtain an end product, and an edge extending from the side wall. The capsule includes a covering element fixed to the edge to close the cavity hermetically, which is piercea... | 1. A capsule for beverages comprising a casing in turn comprising a base wall and a side wall defining a cavity suitable for containing an initial product to be combined with a fluid to obtain an end product, and further comprising an edge extending from said side wall; wherein said capsule further comprises a covering... | A capsule for beverages with a casing which includes a base wall and a side wall defining a cavity for combining an initial product and a fluid to obtain an end product, and an edge extending from the side wall. The capsule includes a covering element fixed to the edge to close the cavity hermetically, which is piercea... | 1,700 |
3,797 | 3,797 | 14,872,311 | 1,749 | A tire includes a circumferential tread, a pair of sidewalls, and a pair of bead portions. Each bead portion includes a bead and a bead filler. The tire further includes at least one body ply extending from bead portion to bead portion. The body ply includes a pair of turn up portions radially outside of a respective b... | 1. A tire comprising:
an inner liner; a circumferential tread; a pair of sidewalls, each sidewall including an outer rubber layer; a pair of bead portions, each bead portion including a bead and a bead filler having an apex; at least one body ply extending from bead to bead,
wherein at least a portion of the body ply i... | A tire includes a circumferential tread, a pair of sidewalls, and a pair of bead portions. Each bead portion includes a bead and a bead filler. The tire further includes at least one body ply extending from bead portion to bead portion. The body ply includes a pair of turn up portions radially outside of a respective b... | 1,700 |
3,798 | 3,798 | 14,464,979 | 1,777 | Described are methods in which the retention times of a chromatographic column are adjusted through the control of the temperature of a mobile phase at the inlet to the chromatographic column. The temperature of the mobile phase at the inlet is different from the temperature of the chromatographic column. Adjustment of... | 1. A method for transferring a chromatographic method between liquid chromatography systems, the method comprising:
controlling a temperature of a column thermal zone in a first liquid chromatography system based on a temperature of a column thermal zone in a second liquid chromatography system for a chromatographic me... | Described are methods in which the retention times of a chromatographic column are adjusted through the control of the temperature of a mobile phase at the inlet to the chromatographic column. The temperature of the mobile phase at the inlet is different from the temperature of the chromatographic column. Adjustment of... | 1,700 |
3,799 | 3,799 | 15,569,511 | 1,785 | The present disclosure is drawn to primer compositions which can include a binder including polyvinyl alcohol, starch nanoparticles, and a polymer latex dispersion. The primer competitions can also include a wax, a cationic salt, and water. | 1. A primer composition, comprising:
5 wt % to 70 wt % of a binder including polyvinyl alcohol, starch nanoparticles, and a polymer latex dispersion; a wax; a cationic salt; and water. 2. The primer composition of claim 1, wherein the polymer latex dispersion is selected from an SBR-based latex dispersion, a cationic a... | The present disclosure is drawn to primer compositions which can include a binder including polyvinyl alcohol, starch nanoparticles, and a polymer latex dispersion. The primer competitions can also include a wax, a cationic salt, and water.1. A primer composition, comprising:
5 wt % to 70 wt % of a binder including pol... | 1,700 |
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