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4,200 | 4,200 | 15,076,278 | 1,798 | A test sensor container for use with an analyte measuring system may include a cartridge that includes a base, two opposite sidewalls extending away from the base, and a plurality of compartments each dimensioned to hold a test sensor. At least one of the two opposite sidewalls is oriented at an acute angle relative to... | 1. A test sensor container for use with an analyte measuring system, comprising:
a cartridge including a base, two opposite sidewalls extending away from the base, and a plurality of compartments arranged linearly along a longitudinal axis, wherein each compartment is dimensioned to hold a test sensor, and at least one... | A test sensor container for use with an analyte measuring system may include a cartridge that includes a base, two opposite sidewalls extending away from the base, and a plurality of compartments each dimensioned to hold a test sensor. At least one of the two opposite sidewalls is oriented at an acute angle relative to... | 1,700 |
4,201 | 4,201 | 14,123,174 | 1,795 | A chemical reaction apparatus includes a horizontal flow-type reactor in which a content horizontally flows with an unfilled space being provided thereabove, a microwave generator that generates microwaves, and at least one waveguide that transmits the microwaves generated by the microwave generator to the unfilled spa... | 1. A chemical reaction apparatus, comprising:
a horizontal flow-type reactor in which a content horizontally flows with an unfilled space being provided thereabove; a microwave generator that generates microwaves; and at least one waveguide that transmits the microwaves generated by the microwave generator to the unfil... | A chemical reaction apparatus includes a horizontal flow-type reactor in which a content horizontally flows with an unfilled space being provided thereabove, a microwave generator that generates microwaves, and at least one waveguide that transmits the microwaves generated by the microwave generator to the unfilled spa... | 1,700 |
4,202 | 4,202 | 15,170,338 | 1,777 | A method and system generate steam for SAGD operation wherein steam generator blowdown water is acidified, cooled and clarified before reuse. Acid Clarification Treatment, or “ACT”, mitigates organic fouling in Once-Through Stream Generators. Lab tests quantitatively and qualitatively show that ACT reduces Total organi... | 1. A method of treating once through steam generator (OTSG) blowdown water for reuse, said method comprising:
a) providing OTSG blowdown water; b) acidifying said OTSG blowdown water to pH 8 or lower; c) cooling said OTSG blowdown water to 30-40° C.; d) settling precipitants out of said OTSG blowdown water for at least... | A method and system generate steam for SAGD operation wherein steam generator blowdown water is acidified, cooled and clarified before reuse. Acid Clarification Treatment, or “ACT”, mitigates organic fouling in Once-Through Stream Generators. Lab tests quantitatively and qualitatively show that ACT reduces Total organi... | 1,700 |
4,203 | 4,203 | 15,278,815 | 1,717 | A method for treating a coated article having a depleted layer following exposure of the coated article to an operational temperature is disclosed. The method includes applying an aluminizing composition to the article, forming an overlay aluminide coating on the article from the aluminizing composition, heat treating ... | 1. A method for treating a coated article having a depleted layer following exposure of the coated article to an operational temperature, comprising:
applying an aluminizing composition to the coated article; forming an overlay aluminide coating on the coated article from the aluminizing composition; heat treating the ... | A method for treating a coated article having a depleted layer following exposure of the coated article to an operational temperature is disclosed. The method includes applying an aluminizing composition to the article, forming an overlay aluminide coating on the article from the aluminizing composition, heat treating ... | 1,700 |
4,204 | 4,204 | 14,892,182 | 1,791 | A process for the production of a beverage ( 21 ) has steps (a) and (b). Step (a), contacting a base liquor ( 1 ) containing at least one fermentable sugar with a yeast ( 2 ) of the species Pichia , to carry out fermentation under aerobic conditions of the at least one fermentable sugar until an ethanol containing con... | 1. A process for the production of a beverage (21), said process comprising the following steps:
(a) contacting a base liquor (1) containing at least one fermentable sugar with a yeast (2) of the species Pichia, to carry out fermentation under aerobic conditions of said at least one fermentable sugar until a concentrat... | A process for the production of a beverage ( 21 ) has steps (a) and (b). Step (a), contacting a base liquor ( 1 ) containing at least one fermentable sugar with a yeast ( 2 ) of the species Pichia , to carry out fermentation under aerobic conditions of the at least one fermentable sugar until an ethanol containing con... | 1,700 |
4,205 | 4,205 | 15,842,652 | 1,794 | The present disclosure is directed a process for the electrolytic polishing of a metallic substrate, including the steps of (i) providing an electrolyte in an electrolytic cell having at least one electrode, (ii) disposing a metallic substrate as an anode in the electrolytic cell, (iii) applying a current at a voltage ... | 1. A process for the electrolytic polishing of a metallic substrate, comprising the steps of:
providing an electrolyte in an electrolytic cell comprising at least one electrode; disposing a metallic substrate as an anode in the electrolytic cell; applying a current at a voltage of 270 to 315 volts from a power source b... | The present disclosure is directed a process for the electrolytic polishing of a metallic substrate, including the steps of (i) providing an electrolyte in an electrolytic cell having at least one electrode, (ii) disposing a metallic substrate as an anode in the electrolytic cell, (iii) applying a current at a voltage ... | 1,700 |
4,206 | 4,206 | 14,505,440 | 1,785 | According to one embodiment, a magnetic recording medium includes a substrate, and a magnetic recording layer structure positioned above the substrate, the magnetic recording layer structure including: a first magnetic recording layer having a first plurality of magnetic grains surrounded by a first segregant; a second... | 1. A magnetic recording medium, comprising:
a substrate; and a magnetic recording layer structure positioned above the substrate, the magnetic recording layer structure including:
a first magnetic recording layer having a first plurality of magnetic grains surrounded by a first segregant;
a second magnetic recording la... | According to one embodiment, a magnetic recording medium includes a substrate, and a magnetic recording layer structure positioned above the substrate, the magnetic recording layer structure including: a first magnetic recording layer having a first plurality of magnetic grains surrounded by a first segregant; a second... | 1,700 |
4,207 | 4,207 | 15,303,328 | 1,777 | A column-conditioning enclosure includes a column chamber adapted to hold one or more chromatography separation columns. A duct system provides an airflow path around the column chamber such that the one or more chromatography separation columns held within the column chamber are isolated from the airflow path. An air ... | 1. An enclosure, comprising:
a column chamber adapted to hold one or more chromatography separation columns; a duct system providing an airflow path around the column chamber such that the one or more chromatography separation columns held within the column chamber are isolated from the airflow path; an air mover dispo... | A column-conditioning enclosure includes a column chamber adapted to hold one or more chromatography separation columns. A duct system provides an airflow path around the column chamber such that the one or more chromatography separation columns held within the column chamber are isolated from the airflow path. An air ... | 1,700 |
4,208 | 4,208 | 14,428,054 | 1,784 | This cover material for hermetic sealing is a cover material for hermetic sealing employed for a package for containing an electronic component. The cover material 1 for hermetic sealing is constituted of a clad material including a base material layer made of an Ni—Cr—Fe alloy containing Ni, Cr and Fe or an Ni—Cr—Co... | 1. A cover material for hermetic sealing employed for a package for containing an electronic component including an electronic component containing member for containing an electronic component, constituted of a clad material comprising:
a base material layer made of an Ni—Cr—Fe alloy containing Ni, Cr and Fe or an Ni—... | This cover material for hermetic sealing is a cover material for hermetic sealing employed for a package for containing an electronic component. The cover material 1 for hermetic sealing is constituted of a clad material including a base material layer made of an Ni—Cr—Fe alloy containing Ni, Cr and Fe or an Ni—Cr—Co... | 1,700 |
4,209 | 4,209 | 16,015,316 | 1,784 | A metal composition that includes a first metal; and a second metal containing a first transition metal element added to a first alloy having a melting point higher than a melting point of the first metal, and the second metal is an alloy capable of producing an intermetallic compound with the first metal. | 1. A metal composition comprising:
a first metal; and a second metal containing a first transition metal element added to a first alloy having a melting point higher than a melting point of the first metal, wherein the second metal is an alloy capable of producing an intermetallic compound with the first metal. 2. The ... | A metal composition that includes a first metal; and a second metal containing a first transition metal element added to a first alloy having a melting point higher than a melting point of the first metal, and the second metal is an alloy capable of producing an intermetallic compound with the first metal.1. A metal co... | 1,700 |
4,210 | 4,210 | 14,235,865 | 1,794 | Provided is a high-purity copper-manganese-alloy sputtering target comprising 0.05 to 20 wt. % of Mn, 2 wt ppm or less of C, and the remainder being Cu and inevitable impurities, wherein in formation of a film on a wafer by sputtering the target, the number of particles composed of C, at least one element selected from... | 1. A high-purity copper-manganese-alloy sputtering target comprising 0.05 to 20 wt. % of Mn, 2 wt ppm or less of C, and the remainder being Cu and inevitable impurities, wherein in formation of a film on a wafer by sputtering the target, the number of particles composed of C, at least one element selected from Mn, Si, ... | Provided is a high-purity copper-manganese-alloy sputtering target comprising 0.05 to 20 wt. % of Mn, 2 wt ppm or less of C, and the remainder being Cu and inevitable impurities, wherein in formation of a film on a wafer by sputtering the target, the number of particles composed of C, at least one element selected from... | 1,700 |
4,211 | 4,211 | 14,491,759 | 1,721 | There is provided a dynamic photovoltaic module omprising the photovoltaic module comprising a number of cell stacks connected in serial therebetween, each cell stack among said cell stacks comprising a number of photovoltaic cells connected in parallel therebetween. In a preferred embodiment, each cell stack comprises... | 1. A dynamic photovoltaic module having a module voltage and a module current, the photovoltaic module comprising a number of cell stacks connected in serial therebetween, each cell stack among said cell stacks comprising a number of photovoltaic cells connected in parallel therebetween, where each cell stack among sai... | There is provided a dynamic photovoltaic module omprising the photovoltaic module comprising a number of cell stacks connected in serial therebetween, each cell stack among said cell stacks comprising a number of photovoltaic cells connected in parallel therebetween. In a preferred embodiment, each cell stack comprises... | 1,700 |
4,212 | 4,212 | 14,353,194 | 1,792 | The present invention relates to whey protein micelles for use in the treatment and/or prevention of overweight and/or obesity in a subject. The invention relates also to a non-therapeutic use of whey protein micelles to increase satiety and/or postprandial energy expenditure in a subject. A further aspect of the inven... | 1. A method for the prevention or treatment of overweight and/or obesity in a subject comprising the step of administering whey protein micelles to the subject in need of same. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the whey protein micelles are administered to the subject in combination with a meal. 3. The method... | The present invention relates to whey protein micelles for use in the treatment and/or prevention of overweight and/or obesity in a subject. The invention relates also to a non-therapeutic use of whey protein micelles to increase satiety and/or postprandial energy expenditure in a subject. A further aspect of the inven... | 1,700 |
4,213 | 4,213 | 14,274,452 | 1,783 | This application relates to self-profiling friction pads for computing devices. In particular, the embodiments discussed herein describe self-profiling friction pads that have a naturally dome-shaped profile. In some embodiments, the self-profiling friction pads can be used as device feet for a computing device. Additi... | 1. A computing device housing, comprising:
a surface, wherein the surface includes a depressed portion that is recessed from an adjacent portion of the surface, the depressed portion comprising a base portion and wall portion concurrently abutting a self-profiling material deposited within the depressed portion, wherei... | This application relates to self-profiling friction pads for computing devices. In particular, the embodiments discussed herein describe self-profiling friction pads that have a naturally dome-shaped profile. In some embodiments, the self-profiling friction pads can be used as device feet for a computing device. Additi... | 1,700 |
4,214 | 4,214 | 15,444,864 | 1,794 | An integrated extreme ultraviolet blank production system includes: a vacuum chamber for placing a substrate in a vacuum; a deposition system for depositing a multi-layer stack without removing the substrate from the vacuum; and a treatment system for treating a layer on the multi-layer stack to be deposited as an amor... | 1. An integrated extreme ultraviolet blank production system comprising:
a vacuum chamber for placing a substrate in a vacuum; a deposition system for depositing a multi-layer stack without removing the substrate from the vacuum; and a treatment system for treating a layer on the multi-layer stack to be deposited as an... | An integrated extreme ultraviolet blank production system includes: a vacuum chamber for placing a substrate in a vacuum; a deposition system for depositing a multi-layer stack without removing the substrate from the vacuum; and a treatment system for treating a layer on the multi-layer stack to be deposited as an amor... | 1,700 |
4,215 | 4,215 | 15,111,604 | 1,743 | Nozzle data relating to a nozzle of an agent distributor to be used to deliver agent may be received, and data representing a three-dimensional object may be modified to cause the three-dimensional object to be shifted such that the nozzle is not to be used to generate the three-dimensional object. | 1. A system for generating a three-dimensional object, the system comprising:
a processor to:
receive nozzle data relating to a nozzle of an agent distributor to be used to deliver agent;
modify data representing a three dimensional object to cause the three-dimensional object to be shifted such that the nozzle is not ... | Nozzle data relating to a nozzle of an agent distributor to be used to deliver agent may be received, and data representing a three-dimensional object may be modified to cause the three-dimensional object to be shifted such that the nozzle is not to be used to generate the three-dimensional object.1. A system for gener... | 1,700 |
4,216 | 4,216 | 14,602,304 | 1,798 | Radiopharmaceuticals for functional imaging are produced. The manufacturer of the radiopharmaceutical dispenses and packages in unit dosage. The unit dosage package is a standard amount, such as is used in over-the-counter drugs, rather than being patient specific, such as for a filled prescription. The containers with... | 1. A method for producing radiopharmaceutical for functional imaging, the method comprising:
generating, in a vial of a shielded area, the radiopharmaceutical with a half-life of less than one day; packaging the radiopharmaceutical from the vial into a plurality of syringes each of a labeled unit dosage; and distributi... | Radiopharmaceuticals for functional imaging are produced. The manufacturer of the radiopharmaceutical dispenses and packages in unit dosage. The unit dosage package is a standard amount, such as is used in over-the-counter drugs, rather than being patient specific, such as for a filled prescription. The containers with... | 1,700 |
4,217 | 4,217 | 16,305,455 | 1,726 | A doped photovoltaic device is presented. The photovoltaic device includes a semiconductor absorber layer or stack disposed between a front contact and a back contact. The absorber layer comprises cadmium, selenium, and tellurium doped with Ag, and optionally with Cu. The Ag dopant may be added to the absorber in amoun... | 1. A photovoltaic device comprising:
an absorber layer that converts photon energy to electrical current, wherein:
the absorber layer comprises a II-VI semiconductor material comprising cadmium, selenium, and tellurium; and
the absorber layer is doped with copper and silver at a ratio of copper to silver greater than 2... | A doped photovoltaic device is presented. The photovoltaic device includes a semiconductor absorber layer or stack disposed between a front contact and a back contact. The absorber layer comprises cadmium, selenium, and tellurium doped with Ag, and optionally with Cu. The Ag dopant may be added to the absorber in amoun... | 1,700 |
4,218 | 4,218 | 13,642,432 | 1,734 | The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a ferritic-austenitic stainless steel having good formability and high elongation. The stainless steel is heat treated so that the microstructure of the stainless steel contains 45-75% austenite in the heat treated condition, the remaining microstructure being ferrite... | 1. Method for manufacturing a ferritic-austenitic stainless steel having good formability and high elongation, characterized in that wherein the stainless steel is heat treated so that the microstructure of the stainless steel contains 45-75% austenite in the heat treated condition, the remaining microstructure being f... | The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a ferritic-austenitic stainless steel having good formability and high elongation. The stainless steel is heat treated so that the microstructure of the stainless steel contains 45-75% austenite in the heat treated condition, the remaining microstructure being ferrite... | 1,700 |
4,219 | 4,219 | 15,534,133 | 1,784 | An iron-based sintered body includes a metal matrix and complex oxide particles contained in the metal matrix. When a main viewing field having an area of 176 μm×226 μm is taken on a cross section of the iron-based sintered body and divided into a 5×5 array of 25 viewing fields each having an area of 35.2 μm×45.2 μm, t... | 1. An iron-based sintered body comprising a metal matrix and complex oxide particles contained in the metal matrix,
wherein, when a main viewing field having an area of 176 μm×226 μm is taken on a cross section of the iron-based sintered body and divided into a 5×5 array of 25 viewing fields each having an area of 35.2... | An iron-based sintered body includes a metal matrix and complex oxide particles contained in the metal matrix. When a main viewing field having an area of 176 μm×226 μm is taken on a cross section of the iron-based sintered body and divided into a 5×5 array of 25 viewing fields each having an area of 35.2 μm×45.2 μm, t... | 1,700 |
4,220 | 4,220 | 15,728,736 | 1,787 | Resin compositions, layers, and interlayers comprising a poly(vinyl acetal) resin that includes residues of an aldehyde other than n-butyraldehyde are provided. Such compositions, layers, and interlayers can exhibit enhanced or optimized properties as compared to those formulated with comparable poly(vinyl n-butyral) r... | 1. A multiple layer interlayer comprising:
a first resin layer comprising a first poly(vinyl acetal) resin and a plasticizer, wherein the first poly(vinyl acetal) resin has a residual hydroxyl content of less than 20 weight percent, a second resin layer comprising a second poly(vinyl acetal) resin and a plasticizer, wh... | Resin compositions, layers, and interlayers comprising a poly(vinyl acetal) resin that includes residues of an aldehyde other than n-butyraldehyde are provided. Such compositions, layers, and interlayers can exhibit enhanced or optimized properties as compared to those formulated with comparable poly(vinyl n-butyral) r... | 1,700 |
4,221 | 4,221 | 14,758,015 | 1,793 | The present invention relates to a process of making a foaming aid comprising the steps of: (i) providing a composition comprising at least two 4-vinylcatechol monomers, (ii) inducing polymerization of the 4-vinylcatechol monomers of step (i) to obtain a composition comprising polyfunctional phenols. | 1. A process of making a foaming aid comprising the steps of
(i) providing a composition comprising at least two 4-vinylcatechol monomers; and (ii) inducing polymerization of the 4-vinylcatechol monomers of step (i) to obtain a composition comprising polyfunctional phenols. 2. The process according to claim 1, wherein ... | The present invention relates to a process of making a foaming aid comprising the steps of: (i) providing a composition comprising at least two 4-vinylcatechol monomers, (ii) inducing polymerization of the 4-vinylcatechol monomers of step (i) to obtain a composition comprising polyfunctional phenols.1. A process of mak... | 1,700 |
4,222 | 4,222 | 12,774,751 | 1,781 | A coating provides a high solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) and a low overall heat transfer coefficient (U-value) to trap and retain solar heat. The coating and coated article are particularly useful for use in architectural transparencies in northern climates. The coating includes a first dielectric layer; a continuo... | 1. A coated transparency, comprising:
a substrate; a first dielectric layer formed over at least a portion of the substrate; a continuous metallic layer formed over at least a portion of the first dielectric layer, the metallic layer having a thickness less than 8 nm; a primer layer formed over at least a portion of th... | A coating provides a high solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) and a low overall heat transfer coefficient (U-value) to trap and retain solar heat. The coating and coated article are particularly useful for use in architectural transparencies in northern climates. The coating includes a first dielectric layer; a continuo... | 1,700 |
4,223 | 4,223 | 15,206,262 | 1,783 | A graphite plate has a surface roughness Ra from 10 μm to less than 40 μm and a surface-unevenness variation of 0.01% to 0.135% in any span 80 mm long within the surface of the graphite plate. A method for producing a graphite plate, includes r subjecting a polymer film to a heat treatment in an inert gas, wherein the ... | 1. A graphite plate., having, a surface roughness Ra from 10 μm to less than 40 μm, and a surface-unevenness variation of 0.01% to 0.135% in any span 80 mm long within the surface of the graphite plate. 2. The graphite plate according to claim 1, wherein the graphite plate has a thickness of 25 μm to 2 mm, and is obtai... | A graphite plate has a surface roughness Ra from 10 μm to less than 40 μm and a surface-unevenness variation of 0.01% to 0.135% in any span 80 mm long within the surface of the graphite plate. A method for producing a graphite plate, includes r subjecting a polymer film to a heat treatment in an inert gas, wherein the ... | 1,700 |
4,224 | 4,224 | 15,005,619 | 1,797 | Reagents comprising MS active, fluorescent molecules with an activated functionality for reaction with amines useful in tagging biomolecules such as N-glycans and uses thereof are taught and described. | 1. A compound of the structural Formula III:
wherein
R1 is
R2 is
R2a is selected from ester, amide, amine, ether, urea, carbamate, carbonate, thiol, thiourea, thiocarbamate, alkyl or carbonyl;
R2b is
x=0-12;
y=0-12;
z=1-12; and
salts or solvates thereof. 2. A compound of the ... | Reagents comprising MS active, fluorescent molecules with an activated functionality for reaction with amines useful in tagging biomolecules such as N-glycans and uses thereof are taught and described.1. A compound of the structural Formula III:
wherein
R1 is
R2 is
R2a is selected from ... | 1,700 |
4,225 | 4,225 | 14,429,389 | 1,792 | The invention relates to an edible water-in-oil emulsion comprising a fat-phase comprising a first hardstock and a second hardstock, wherein said fat-phase has a total amount of hardstock of from 2 to 60 wt. %, based on the total weight of the fat-phase, and a water-phase, wherein part of the water-phase is dispersed a... | 1. Edible water-in-oil emulsion comprising
a fat-phase comprising a first hardstock and a second hardstock,
wherein said fat-phase has a total amount of hardstock of from 2 to 60 wt. %, based on the total weight of the fat-phase, and
a water-phase,
wherein part of the water-phase is dispersed as droplets, wherein the ... | The invention relates to an edible water-in-oil emulsion comprising a fat-phase comprising a first hardstock and a second hardstock, wherein said fat-phase has a total amount of hardstock of from 2 to 60 wt. %, based on the total weight of the fat-phase, and a water-phase, wherein part of the water-phase is dispersed a... | 1,700 |
4,226 | 4,226 | 15,281,945 | 1,777 | The present invention refers to a process for the preparation of an aqueous solution comprising at least one earth alkali hydrogen carbonate and its uses. | 1. A process for the production of a precipitated earth alkali carbonate, the process comprising the following steps:
(I) providing an aqueous solution comprising at least one earth alkali hydrogen carbonate, and (II) heating the aqueous solution comprising at least one earth alkali hydrogen carbonate of step I) in ord... | The present invention refers to a process for the preparation of an aqueous solution comprising at least one earth alkali hydrogen carbonate and its uses.1. A process for the production of a precipitated earth alkali carbonate, the process comprising the following steps:
(I) providing an aqueous solution comprising at ... | 1,700 |
4,227 | 4,227 | 15,281,935 | 1,777 | The present invention refers to a process for the preparation of an aqueous solution comprising at least one earth alkali hydrogen carbonate and its uses. | 1. A process for the mineralization of water comprising the following steps:
(I) providing feed water, (II) providing an aqueous solution comprising at least one earth alkali hydrogen carbonate, and (III) combining the feed water of step I) and the aqueous solution comprising at least one earth alkali hydrogen carbonat... | The present invention refers to a process for the preparation of an aqueous solution comprising at least one earth alkali hydrogen carbonate and its uses.1. A process for the mineralization of water comprising the following steps:
(I) providing feed water, (II) providing an aqueous solution comprising at least one eart... | 1,700 |
4,228 | 4,228 | 14,366,060 | 1,777 | The present invention refers to a process for the preparation of an aqueous solution comprising at least one earth alkali hydrogen carbonate and its uses. The process is carried out in a reactor system that comprises a tank ( 1 ) equipped with a stirrer ( 2 ) and at least one filtering device ( 4 ). | 1. Process for the preparation of an aqueous solution comprising at least one earth alkali hydrogen carbonate, the process comprising the steps of:
a) providing water, b) providing at least one substance comprising at least one earth alkali carbonate and optionally at least one earth alkali hydroxide in a minor amount ... | The present invention refers to a process for the preparation of an aqueous solution comprising at least one earth alkali hydrogen carbonate and its uses. The process is carried out in a reactor system that comprises a tank ( 1 ) equipped with a stirrer ( 2 ) and at least one filtering device ( 4 ).1. Process for the p... | 1,700 |
4,229 | 4,229 | 16,526,459 | 1,792 | Aspects described herein provide a novel wearable candy device that is configured to support a candy and/or other confectionery product. The wearable candy device includes one or more building toy attachment points, some of which may be covered by the candy. After the consumer eats the candy, the attachment points may ... | 1. A wearable candy device comprising:
an accessory article configured to be worn on a body of a user; a support platform attached to the accessory article; a first protrusion located on a top portion of the support platform and centrally located on the top portion of the support platform, wherein the first protrusion ... | Aspects described herein provide a novel wearable candy device that is configured to support a candy and/or other confectionery product. The wearable candy device includes one or more building toy attachment points, some of which may be covered by the candy. After the consumer eats the candy, the attachment points may ... | 1,700 |
4,230 | 4,230 | 14,744,242 | 1,796 | Products that are sugar-free, or are low in sugar (or low in artificial sweeteners), are disclosed herein that comprise extracts from the leaves of the Erythroxylum plant, and one or more plant products, such as cocoa powder, wherein the perceived bitterness of the plant product(s) is reduced. Extracts from other pla... | 1. A cocoa-based foodstuff having reduced bitterness to taste, comprising:
i) C grams of unsweetened cocoa; ii) AL grams of at least one coca alkaloid, said at least one coca alkaloid being effective to reduce the bitterness of said unsweetened cocoa; iii) F grams of fat and S grams of sugar with (F+S)≦C. 2. The cocoa-... | Products that are sugar-free, or are low in sugar (or low in artificial sweeteners), are disclosed herein that comprise extracts from the leaves of the Erythroxylum plant, and one or more plant products, such as cocoa powder, wherein the perceived bitterness of the plant product(s) is reduced. Extracts from other pla... | 1,700 |
4,231 | 4,231 | 15,507,005 | 1,783 | A laminated glass article has a first layer having a first ion exchange diffusivity, D 0 , and a second layer adjacent to the first layer and having a second ion exchange diffusivity, D 1 . D 0 /D 1 is from about 1.2 to about 10, or D 0 /D 1 is from about 0.05 to about 0.95. A method for manufacturing the laminated g... | 1. A laminated glass article comprising:
a first layer comprising a first ion exchange diffusivity, D0; and a second layer adjacent to the first layer and comprising a second ion exchange diffusivity, D1, wherein D0/D1 is from about 1.2 to about 10. 2. The laminated glass article of claim 1, wherein the first layer is ... | A laminated glass article has a first layer having a first ion exchange diffusivity, D 0 , and a second layer adjacent to the first layer and having a second ion exchange diffusivity, D 1 . D 0 /D 1 is from about 1.2 to about 10, or D 0 /D 1 is from about 0.05 to about 0.95. A method for manufacturing the laminated g... | 1,700 |
4,232 | 4,232 | 15,563,767 | 1,778 | In the non-volatile storage unit ( 341 ) of the local control unit ( 34 ) of each unit ( 3 to 6 ) configuring an LC system, periodic inspection information, such as the installation date and the next inspection scheduled date, is stored at an appropriate time. When an analysis is carried out, in the system control un... | 1. A modular-type analysis system constituting a system for performing an analysis by combining a plurality of units each having an independent housing, the system including an integrated control unit for controlling operations of the plurality of units so as to perform the analysis, and the integrated control unit bei... | In the non-volatile storage unit ( 341 ) of the local control unit ( 34 ) of each unit ( 3 to 6 ) configuring an LC system, periodic inspection information, such as the installation date and the next inspection scheduled date, is stored at an appropriate time. When an analysis is carried out, in the system control un... | 1,700 |
4,233 | 4,233 | 14,737,701 | 1,781 | A glass exhibiting non-frangible behavior in a region where substantially higher central tension is possible without reaching frangibility is provided. This region allows greater extension of the depth of compression in which fracture-causing flaws are arrested, without rendering the glass frangible despite the presenc... | 1. A glass having a compressive layer extending from a surface of the glass to a depth of compression DOC and under a maximum compressive stress CS, a central region having a maximum physical central tension CT at a center of the glass, the central region extending outward from the center to the depth of compression, a... | A glass exhibiting non-frangible behavior in a region where substantially higher central tension is possible without reaching frangibility is provided. This region allows greater extension of the depth of compression in which fracture-causing flaws are arrested, without rendering the glass frangible despite the presenc... | 1,700 |
4,234 | 4,234 | 14,846,361 | 1,793 | The present invention relates to an infusion product for making a beverage, more specifically to a plant-based composition for making a beverage, and to a herbal and/or vegetable composition or bouquet garni. The plants are fruits, herbs, medicinal plants, tea, vegetables and/or spices. The invention further relates to... | 1. A product for producing a beverage or broth comprising:
a dispenser defining an opening; and an infusion product comprising a strip made from a layer of fibrous plant material that is dispensed through the opening defined by the dispenser, the infusion product being configured to produce a beverage or broth when con... | The present invention relates to an infusion product for making a beverage, more specifically to a plant-based composition for making a beverage, and to a herbal and/or vegetable composition or bouquet garni. The plants are fruits, herbs, medicinal plants, tea, vegetables and/or spices. The invention further relates to... | 1,700 |
4,235 | 4,235 | 14,896,128 | 1,712 | To allow a simple and thus inexpensive coating of a part surface of a workpiece, it is proposed in accordance with the invention that the screening element ( 15, 19 ) is magnetic at least during an application of a magnetizable coating material. The screening element ( 15, 19 ) is demagnetized for removing the accumula... | 1. A method of coating a part surface (12) of a workpiece (10) with a magnetizable coating material, wherein
a screening element (15, 19) which is magnetic at least during an application of the coating material is arranged at the workpiece (10) to delineate the named part surface (12); and the screening element (15, 19... | To allow a simple and thus inexpensive coating of a part surface of a workpiece, it is proposed in accordance with the invention that the screening element ( 15, 19 ) is magnetic at least during an application of a magnetizable coating material. The screening element ( 15, 19 ) is demagnetized for removing the accumula... | 1,700 |
4,236 | 4,236 | 15,037,698 | 1,794 | A coating system for an aluminum component includes a substrate formed from an aluminum material, a zinc or zinc alloy sacrificial layer deposited on the substrate, and an aluminum coating deposited over the zinc or zinc alloy sacrificial layer. | 1. A coating system for an aluminum component which comprises:
a substrate formed from an aluminum material; a zinc material sacrificial layer deposited on said substrate; and an aluminum coating deposited over said zinc sacrificial layer. 2. The coating system of claim 1, wherein said sacrificial layer is zinc. 3. The... | A coating system for an aluminum component includes a substrate formed from an aluminum material, a zinc or zinc alloy sacrificial layer deposited on the substrate, and an aluminum coating deposited over the zinc or zinc alloy sacrificial layer.1. A coating system for an aluminum component which comprises:
a substrate ... | 1,700 |
4,237 | 4,237 | 14,376,818 | 1,712 | The invention relates to a process for acetylation of wood having a density of above 400 kg/m3, particularly, of Southern Yellow Pine, and acetylated wood obtainable by this method. The described acetylation process allows the production of acetylated wood having higher acetylation levels, such as an acetyl content of ... | 1. A process for the acetylation of wood comprising the steps:
(a) in a reaction pressure vessel submerging wood having a moisture content of less than 5% by weight in an acetylation fluid comprising acetic anhydride and/or acetic acid at a temperature of 10° C. to 120° C., (b) increasing the pressure in the vessel to ... | The invention relates to a process for acetylation of wood having a density of above 400 kg/m3, particularly, of Southern Yellow Pine, and acetylated wood obtainable by this method. The described acetylation process allows the production of acetylated wood having higher acetylation levels, such as an acetyl content of ... | 1,700 |
4,238 | 4,238 | 15,022,842 | 1,763 | A poly(oxyalkylene) polymer and a metal salt of a carboxylic acid, sulfonic acid, or alkylsulfate, in combination are useful as a polymer processing additive synergist. Polymer processing additive compositions, homogeneously catalyzed olefin compositions, and other extrudable polymer compositions including a poly(oxyal... | 1. A composition comprising:
a homogeneously catalyzed polyolefin; a polymer processing additive selected from the group consisting of a fluoropolymer and a silicone-containing polymer; and a polymer processing additive synergist comprising a poly(oxyalkylene) polymer and a metal salt of a carboxylic acid, sulfonic aci... | A poly(oxyalkylene) polymer and a metal salt of a carboxylic acid, sulfonic acid, or alkylsulfate, in combination are useful as a polymer processing additive synergist. Polymer processing additive compositions, homogeneously catalyzed olefin compositions, and other extrudable polymer compositions including a poly(oxyal... | 1,700 |
4,239 | 4,239 | 15,574,601 | 1,766 | The invention is directed to a toughener for epoxy adhesives, the toughener being a reaction product of a bisphenolic blocked PU toughener with a diglycidyl ether-bisphenol product such liquid DGEBA. The invention includes adhesives comprising the inventive tougheners, methods of using the tougheners and adhesives comp... | 1. A reaction product of:
a) a first reaction product of an isocyanate terminated prepolymer, and a capping compound having a di-functional aromatic moiety, wherein the first reaction product is terminated with the capping compound; and b) a diglycidyl bisphenol epoxy resin;
wherein the reaction product is suitable fo... | The invention is directed to a toughener for epoxy adhesives, the toughener being a reaction product of a bisphenolic blocked PU toughener with a diglycidyl ether-bisphenol product such liquid DGEBA. The invention includes adhesives comprising the inventive tougheners, methods of using the tougheners and adhesives comp... | 1,700 |
4,240 | 4,240 | 12,784,697 | 1,794 | A method and apparatus for electrolytically treating a surface of a component includes a reaction chamber, a transport chamber and a fluid return path. The reaction chamber is adapted for placing at least a portion of the component therein, and holds a reaction fluid. Fluid enters the reaction chamber through a plurali... | 1. An apparatus for electrolytically treating a surface of a component comprising:
a reaction chamber, adapted for placing at least a portion of the component therein, and for holding a reaction fluid; a transport chamber in fluid communication with the reaction chamber, wherein the fluid enters the reaction chamber fr... | A method and apparatus for electrolytically treating a surface of a component includes a reaction chamber, a transport chamber and a fluid return path. The reaction chamber is adapted for placing at least a portion of the component therein, and holds a reaction fluid. Fluid enters the reaction chamber through a plurali... | 1,700 |
4,241 | 4,241 | 15,022,588 | 1,712 | A method of producing a ceramic material includes heating solid silicon monoxide to provide gaseous silicon monoxide, and exposing a structure having a free-carbon-containing material to the gaseous silicon monoxide to convert free carbon of the free-carbon-containing material to silicon carbide. Also disclosed is an i... | 1. A method of producing a ceramic article, the method comprising:
heating solid silicon monoxide to provide gaseous silicon monoxide; and exposing a structure having a free-carbon-containing material to the gaseous silicon monoxide to convert free carbon of the free-carbon-containing material to silicon carbide. 2. Th... | A method of producing a ceramic material includes heating solid silicon monoxide to provide gaseous silicon monoxide, and exposing a structure having a free-carbon-containing material to the gaseous silicon monoxide to convert free carbon of the free-carbon-containing material to silicon carbide. Also disclosed is an i... | 1,700 |
4,242 | 4,242 | 14,335,765 | 1,771 | Disclosed are methods for upgrading carbonaceous materials. Also disclosed are apparatuses for upgrading carbonaceous materials. Also disclosed are systems for upgrading carbonaceous materials. Also disclosed are upgraded carbonaceous materials. | 1. A system, comprising,
a processor for reducing the water content in a carbonaceous material; and a tank, connected to the processor, for storing fluids, and for transmitting fluids to and from the processor. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the fluid comprises a gas, a liquid, a supercritical fluid, or any combinat... | Disclosed are methods for upgrading carbonaceous materials. Also disclosed are apparatuses for upgrading carbonaceous materials. Also disclosed are systems for upgrading carbonaceous materials. Also disclosed are upgraded carbonaceous materials.1. A system, comprising,
a processor for reducing the water content in a ca... | 1,700 |
4,243 | 4,243 | 15,500,789 | 1,771 | An industrial base oil formulation comprising a base oil, preferably a hydrocarbon base oil, having a kinematic viscosity of more than 100 centiStokes, preferably 150 centiStokes or more, at 40 degrees Celsius and an AC-OSP where the AC-OSP has the structure of Formula I: R 1 [O(R 2 O) n (R 3 O) m R 4 ] p (I) where R ... | 1. An industrial base oil formulation comprising a base oil having a kinematic viscosity of more than 100 centiStokes at 40 degrees Celsius and an alkyl capped oil soluble polymer where the alkyl capped oil soluble polymer has the structure of Formula I:
R1[O(R2O)n(R3O)mR4]p (I)
where R1 is an alkyl having from one... | An industrial base oil formulation comprising a base oil, preferably a hydrocarbon base oil, having a kinematic viscosity of more than 100 centiStokes, preferably 150 centiStokes or more, at 40 degrees Celsius and an AC-OSP where the AC-OSP has the structure of Formula I: R 1 [O(R 2 O) n (R 3 O) m R 4 ] p (I) where R ... | 1,700 |
4,244 | 4,244 | 15,120,233 | 1,794 | The present invention relates to stable catalyst ink formulations comprising am electrospinning polymer selected from halogen-comprising polymers. The present invention further relates to electrospinning of such ink formulation, to the so-obtained electrospun fibrous mat as well as to articles comprising such electrosp... | 1. Ink formulation comprising
(i) metal supported on a carrier, (ii) an ionomer, (iii) an electrospinning polymer selected from the group of halogen-comprising polymers, and (iv) a solvent. 2. Ink formulation according to claim 1, wherein the metal is selected from the group consisting of Sc, Y, Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Ta, ... | The present invention relates to stable catalyst ink formulations comprising am electrospinning polymer selected from halogen-comprising polymers. The present invention further relates to electrospinning of such ink formulation, to the so-obtained electrospun fibrous mat as well as to articles comprising such electrosp... | 1,700 |
4,245 | 4,245 | 15,821,554 | 1,787 | A polyurethane composition suitable for coating a surface of a substrate. The polyurethane composition can include an aliphatic polyester urethane matrix and a fluorinated ionic antistatic additive. The aliphatic polyester urethane matrix can comprise an aliphatic diisocyanate, a polyester polyol having a polyester dio... | 1. A polyurethane composition suitable for coating a surface of a substrate, the composition comprising:
an aliphatic polyester urethane matrix and a fluorinated ionic antistatic additive, the aliphatic polyester urethane matrix comprising:
an aliphatic diisocyanate,
a polyester polyol having a polyester diol and a pol... | A polyurethane composition suitable for coating a surface of a substrate. The polyurethane composition can include an aliphatic polyester urethane matrix and a fluorinated ionic antistatic additive. The aliphatic polyester urethane matrix can comprise an aliphatic diisocyanate, a polyester polyol having a polyester dio... | 1,700 |
4,246 | 4,246 | 14,383,764 | 1,782 | A parison for being blow molded into a medical balloon for a catheter includes a first tubular layer having a functional modification and a second tubular layer adapted for bonding with the first tubular layer to form the blow molded balloon. Related methods are also disclosed. | 1. A parison for being blow molded into a medical balloon for a catheter, comprising:
a first tubular layer having a functional modification; and a second tubular layer adapted for bonding with the first tubular layer to form the blow molded balloon. 2. The parison of claim 1, wherein the first layer is external to the... | A parison for being blow molded into a medical balloon for a catheter includes a first tubular layer having a functional modification and a second tubular layer adapted for bonding with the first tubular layer to form the blow molded balloon. Related methods are also disclosed.1. A parison for being blow molded into a ... | 1,700 |
4,247 | 4,247 | 14,843,409 | 1,793 | A flavor system for a non-animal derived protein consumable is provided. The flavor system includes an aqueous component; a protein binder including a mixture of at least one terpene and at least one carbonyl compound; one or more off-note blocking compounds; and a flavorant. | 1. A flavor system comprising:
a protein binder including a mixture of at least one terpene and at least one carbonyl compound; and one or more off-note blocking compounds. 2. The flavor system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one terpene is selected from the group consisting of carotenes; monoterpenes; sesqu... | A flavor system for a non-animal derived protein consumable is provided. The flavor system includes an aqueous component; a protein binder including a mixture of at least one terpene and at least one carbonyl compound; one or more off-note blocking compounds; and a flavorant.1. A flavor system comprising:
a protein bin... | 1,700 |
4,248 | 4,248 | 15,681,529 | 1,793 | Methods for treatment of chronic liver disease and reversing liver fibrosis are provided. These treatments may be achieved using a medical food composition. The medical food is configured specifically for those having chronic liver disease to provide for specific nutritional requirements caused by the chronic liver dis... | 1. A method of reversing liver fibrosis comprising the steps of administering a composition to a patient, the composition comprising:
N-Acetyl Cysteine in a range of 500-5,000 mg; Polyenylphosphatidylcholine in a range of 500-10,000 mg; Alpha Lipoic Acid in a range of 200-2,500 mg; and at least one of: L-Lysine in a ra... | Methods for treatment of chronic liver disease and reversing liver fibrosis are provided. These treatments may be achieved using a medical food composition. The medical food is configured specifically for those having chronic liver disease to provide for specific nutritional requirements caused by the chronic liver dis... | 1,700 |
4,249 | 4,249 | 15,126,527 | 1,724 | A catalyst layer ( 20 ) for a fuel cell and to a method suitable for producing the catalyst layer ( 20 ). The catalyst layer ( 20 ) includes a catalyst material ( 22 ) containing a catalytic material ( 24 ) and optionally porous carrier material ( 23 ) on which the catalytic material ( 24 ) is supported. The catalyst l... | 1-8. (canceled) 9. A catalyst layer for a fuel cell, the catalyst layer comprising:
a catalyst material containing a catalytic material; and carbon-based mesoporous particles. 10. The catalyst layer as recited in claim 9 wherein the catalytic material is not supported on the mesoporous particles. 11. The catalyst layer... | A catalyst layer ( 20 ) for a fuel cell and to a method suitable for producing the catalyst layer ( 20 ). The catalyst layer ( 20 ) includes a catalyst material ( 22 ) containing a catalytic material ( 24 ) and optionally porous carrier material ( 23 ) on which the catalytic material ( 24 ) is supported. The catalyst l... | 1,700 |
4,250 | 4,250 | 14,425,438 | 1,763 | There is described a solvent assisted dispersion (SAD) process for preparing an aqueous polycondensate (such as a polyester e.g. uralkyd) dispersion substantially free of solvents, comprising the steps of (a) reacting in a non-protic solvent a mixture of (i) one or more polycondensate monomers, oligomers and/or polymer... | 1. A solvent assisted dispersion (SAD) process for preparing an aqueous polycondensate dispersion substantially free of solvents, the process comprising the step of:
(a) reacting in the presence of a non-protic solvent a mixture of
(i) one or more polycondensate monomers, polycondensate oligomers and/or polycondensate ... | There is described a solvent assisted dispersion (SAD) process for preparing an aqueous polycondensate (such as a polyester e.g. uralkyd) dispersion substantially free of solvents, comprising the steps of (a) reacting in a non-protic solvent a mixture of (i) one or more polycondensate monomers, oligomers and/or polymer... | 1,700 |
4,251 | 4,251 | 15,024,224 | 1,786 | A sailcloth including at least one textile layer, wherein at least one textile layer consists of a nonwoven fabric material with unidirectionally or bidirectionally aligned filaments. | 1. A sailcloth with at least one textile layer, characterized in that at least one textile layer consists of a nonwoven fabric material with unidirectionally or bidirectionally aligned filaments. 2. The sailcloth according to claim 1, characterized by two outer layers and at least one inner layer. 3. The sailcloth acco... | A sailcloth including at least one textile layer, wherein at least one textile layer consists of a nonwoven fabric material with unidirectionally or bidirectionally aligned filaments.1. A sailcloth with at least one textile layer, characterized in that at least one textile layer consists of a nonwoven fabric material w... | 1,700 |
4,252 | 4,252 | 16,536,747 | 1,796 | Systems and methods implementing the systems including a facility including a plurality of collection apparatuses distributed in the facility for ease of collection and transportation. The system also includes transportation subsystems for shipping filled inner containers to a processing subsystem and for transporting ... | 1.-23 (canceled) 24. A collection apparatus comprising
a. a first outer container, the first outer container having:
i. an exterior, wherein the exterior is not adjacent to the exterior of a second outer container,
ii. an interior,
iii. a first opening; and
iv. a second opening;
b. a door, the door mounted to the firs... | Systems and methods implementing the systems including a facility including a plurality of collection apparatuses distributed in the facility for ease of collection and transportation. The system also includes transportation subsystems for shipping filled inner containers to a processing subsystem and for transporting ... | 1,700 |
4,253 | 4,253 | 15,719,020 | 1,713 | The present invention provides aqueous chemical mechanical planarization polishing (CMP polishing) compositions comprising one or more dispersions of a plurality of elongated, bent or nodular anionic functional colloidal silica particles or their mixture with one or more dispersions of anionic functional spherical coll... | 1. An aqueous chemical mechanical planarization polishing composition comprising an abrasive of one or more dispersions of elongated, bent or nodular anionic functional colloidal silica particles or their mixture with one or more dispersions of anionic functional spherical colloidal silica particles, and one or more am... | The present invention provides aqueous chemical mechanical planarization polishing (CMP polishing) compositions comprising one or more dispersions of a plurality of elongated, bent or nodular anionic functional colloidal silica particles or their mixture with one or more dispersions of anionic functional spherical coll... | 1,700 |
4,254 | 4,254 | 14,489,101 | 1,742 | A method and apparatus for shaping fuselage sections. A first fuselage section is held in a holding structure in a cradle in a cradle system. Force are applied to the first fuselage section with an actuator system to a portion of the first fuselage section such that a first current shape of the first fuselage section c... | 1. An apparatus comprising:
a holding structure that holds a fuselage section; and an actuator system that applies forces to the fuselage section while the fuselage section is held in the holding structure in which the forces change a current shape of the fuselage section towards a desired shape when commands are recei... | A method and apparatus for shaping fuselage sections. A first fuselage section is held in a holding structure in a cradle in a cradle system. Force are applied to the first fuselage section with an actuator system to a portion of the first fuselage section such that a first current shape of the first fuselage section c... | 1,700 |
4,255 | 4,255 | 15,499,284 | 1,771 | Embodiments of the present invention relate to a method and apparatus for mixing additives into a fluid fuel at a predictable concentration. The method comprises: taking a sample of the fuel; mixing the additive into the sample in metered proportions; testing the sample to determine that the correct amount of additive ... | 1. A method for providing a fuel meeting a predetermined specification of properties, the method comprising:
taking a sample of the fuel; mixing an additive into the sample in metered proportions; testing the sample to determine that the combination of the fuel and the additive meets the predetermined specification of ... | Embodiments of the present invention relate to a method and apparatus for mixing additives into a fluid fuel at a predictable concentration. The method comprises: taking a sample of the fuel; mixing the additive into the sample in metered proportions; testing the sample to determine that the correct amount of additive ... | 1,700 |
4,256 | 4,256 | 13,173,298 | 1,791 | Disclosed are improved sugar coatings for topically pre-sweetened food products that are sugar reduced whether in the form of a syrup or in the form of a dried coating. The syrup form is useful as an intermediate product in the preparation of pre-sweetened food products. In dry form, the present formulations can be a c... | 1. A pre-sweetener reduced sucrose hypocrystalline sugar slurry, comprising:
About 40-70% sucrose (dry weight basis); About 10-30% non-sucrose soluble solids; About 1-20% non-hydrated starch having a particle size of 50 microns or less; and, About 8-25% moisture. 2. The pre-sweetener sugar slurry syrup of claim 1, wher... | Disclosed are improved sugar coatings for topically pre-sweetened food products that are sugar reduced whether in the form of a syrup or in the form of a dried coating. The syrup form is useful as an intermediate product in the preparation of pre-sweetened food products. In dry form, the present formulations can be a c... | 1,700 |
4,257 | 4,257 | 15,017,009 | 1,792 | Methods of high pressure processing of food products are provided. The methods can include adding a secondary inhibitor to the food product to prevent or slow the growth of pathogenic microorganisms and/or to prevent or slow the growth of spoilage microorganisms. The methods can increase the shelf life and/or the usabl... | 1. A method of high-pressure processing of a food product comprising adding an effective amount of a secondary inhibitor to the food product. 2. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
(a) sealing the food product comprising the secondary inhibitor in a vacuum sealed package; (b) placing the vacuum sealed package in... | Methods of high pressure processing of food products are provided. The methods can include adding a secondary inhibitor to the food product to prevent or slow the growth of pathogenic microorganisms and/or to prevent or slow the growth of spoilage microorganisms. The methods can increase the shelf life and/or the usabl... | 1,700 |
4,258 | 4,258 | 15,757,171 | 1,796 | A method for the manufacture of an oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalyst, the method comprising; providing a metal organic framework (MOF) material having a specific internal pore volume of 0.7 cm 3 g −1 or greater; providing a source of iron and/or cobalt; pyrolysing the MOF material together with the source of ir... | 1. A method for the manufacture of an oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalyst, the method comprising:
pyrolysing a metal organic framework (MOF) material having a specific internal pore volume of 0.7 cm3g−1 or greater together with a source of iron and/or cobalt to form the catalyst, wherein the MOF material comprises... | A method for the manufacture of an oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalyst, the method comprising; providing a metal organic framework (MOF) material having a specific internal pore volume of 0.7 cm 3 g −1 or greater; providing a source of iron and/or cobalt; pyrolysing the MOF material together with the source of ir... | 1,700 |
4,259 | 4,259 | 15,683,801 | 1,741 | A tread for a tire includes a first circumferential groove extending in a circumferential direction of the pneumatic tire, a second circumferential groove extending in the circumferential direction of the pneumatic tire, a third circumferential groove extending in the circumferential direction of the pneumatic tire, an... | 1. A tread for a tire comprising:
a first circumferential groove extending in a circumferential direction of the pneumatic tire; a second circumferential groove extending in the circumferential direction of the pneumatic tire; a third circumferential groove extending in the circumferential direction of the pneumatic ti... | A tread for a tire includes a first circumferential groove extending in a circumferential direction of the pneumatic tire, a second circumferential groove extending in the circumferential direction of the pneumatic tire, a third circumferential groove extending in the circumferential direction of the pneumatic tire, an... | 1,700 |
4,260 | 4,260 | 12,119,990 | 1,793 | The invention provides a curing agent comprising a plant-based nitrite derived from plant material comprising nitrate and a process for preparing the curing agent comprising contacting a plant material with an organism capable of converting nitrate to nitrite. The curing agent can be used to preserve or cure meat or me... | 1. A curing agent comprising at least about 50 ppm plant-based nitrite, said plant-based nitrite being derived from plant material comprising at least about 50 ppm nitrate, said curing agent being capable of curing a meat or meat product. 2. The curing agent of claim 1, wherein said plant-based nitrite is derived from ... | The invention provides a curing agent comprising a plant-based nitrite derived from plant material comprising nitrate and a process for preparing the curing agent comprising contacting a plant material with an organism capable of converting nitrate to nitrite. The curing agent can be used to preserve or cure meat or me... | 1,700 |
4,261 | 4,261 | 15,367,272 | 1,792 | A container for holding at least a first food item and a second food item. The container can comprise a sidewall with a microwave energy interactive layer. A shielded interior portion of an interior of the container can be defined by at least the microwave energy interactive layer and can be for at least partially rece... | 1. A container for holding at least a first food item and a second food item during exposure to microwave energy in a microwave oven having a cutoff frequency, the container comprising:
a sidewall extending at least partially around an interior of the container, the sidewall comprising at least a substrate layer and a ... | A container for holding at least a first food item and a second food item. The container can comprise a sidewall with a microwave energy interactive layer. A shielded interior portion of an interior of the container can be defined by at least the microwave energy interactive layer and can be for at least partially rece... | 1,700 |
4,262 | 4,262 | 15,589,062 | 1,778 | An apparatus has a hub including a water inlet for receiving source water, a water outlet for discharging ozonated water, and an interface between the water inlet and the water outlet. The apparatus also has a cartridge including an electrolytic cell for ozonating the source water. The electrolytic cell has a cathode, ... | 1. A replaceable cartridge for ozonating water, the cartridge configured to interface with a hub, the cartridge comprising: a cartridge housing, an electrolytic cell within the housing, the electrolytic cell having an anode and a cathode; a water inlet fluidly coupled to the electrolytic cell; and an ozonated water out... | An apparatus has a hub including a water inlet for receiving source water, a water outlet for discharging ozonated water, and an interface between the water inlet and the water outlet. The apparatus also has a cartridge including an electrolytic cell for ozonating the source water. The electrolytic cell has a cathode, ... | 1,700 |
4,263 | 4,263 | 13,921,372 | 1,792 | A packaged food product and a method for assembling a packaged food product that includes an edible sheet-like layer enclosing edible contents as a roll, the edible sheet-like layer and the edible contents separated from each other by a removable vapor barrier for maintaining freshness of the edible sheet-like layer un... | 1. A packaged food product (1), comprising:
a non-edible first layer of sheet-like material (11); an edible, sheet-like second layer (21) on a surface of the first layer (11); a non-edible third layer of sheet-like material (31), the third layer on a surface of the second layer (21) facing opposite the surface of the f... | A packaged food product and a method for assembling a packaged food product that includes an edible sheet-like layer enclosing edible contents as a roll, the edible sheet-like layer and the edible contents separated from each other by a removable vapor barrier for maintaining freshness of the edible sheet-like layer un... | 1,700 |
4,264 | 4,264 | 15,038,021 | 1,742 | A pneumatic tire of the present technology is a pneumatic tire provided with a tread portion, side wall portions and bead portions, a plurality of circumferential grooves extending in the tire circumferential direction being provided in the tread portion, and a belt-shaped sound-absorbing member being bonded via an adh... | 1. A pneumatic tire, comprising:
an annular-shaped tread portion extending in a tire circumferential direction; a pair of side wall portions disposed on both sides of the tread portion; and a pair of bead portions disposed to the inside of the side wall portions in a tire radial direction, a plurality of circumferentia... | A pneumatic tire of the present technology is a pneumatic tire provided with a tread portion, side wall portions and bead portions, a plurality of circumferential grooves extending in the tire circumferential direction being provided in the tread portion, and a belt-shaped sound-absorbing member being bonded via an adh... | 1,700 |
4,265 | 4,265 | 14,383,407 | 1,793 | Foodstuffs such as cereals, vegetables or fruits can be sterilized and disinfected by simple short-time processing for preservation of them over an extended period of time without recourse to substances harmful to human bodies, and prevention of growth of mold.
After a foodstuff is brought into contact with overh... | 1. A method for sterilization and preservation of foodstuffs, characterized in that a foodstuff is brought into contact with overheated steam having a temperature of 250° C. to 620° C. after which calcium oxide-containing powders are added to and mixed with said foodstuff. 2. A method for sterilization and preservation... | Foodstuffs such as cereals, vegetables or fruits can be sterilized and disinfected by simple short-time processing for preservation of them over an extended period of time without recourse to substances harmful to human bodies, and prevention of growth of mold.
After a foodstuff is brought into contact with overh... | 1,700 |
4,266 | 4,266 | 14,407,860 | 1,797 | A device for detecting airborne contaminants includes a protonated, electrically conductive sensing material with affinity for binding with, and capable of being deprotonated by, the airborne contaminant. Electronics measure a property of the sensing material that is sensitive to deprotonation and generates signals ind... | 1-46. (canceled) 47. Device for detecting an airborne contaminant, comprising:
a protonated, electrically conductive sensing material having (a) affinity for binding with the airborne contaminant, and (b) resistance sensitive to binding of the airborne contaminant; a pair of interdigitated electrodes in contact with th... | A device for detecting airborne contaminants includes a protonated, electrically conductive sensing material with affinity for binding with, and capable of being deprotonated by, the airborne contaminant. Electronics measure a property of the sensing material that is sensitive to deprotonation and generates signals ind... | 1,700 |
4,267 | 4,267 | 15,101,695 | 1,783 | The present invention concerns a manufactured article comprising at least one 1 nanostructured surface, wherein: said nanostructured surface is made of a material having a surface energy of less than 25 m J/m 2 , preferably less than 20 m J/m 2 , and comprises an array of contiguous cells defining cavities, the cavitie... | 1.-16. (canceled) 17. A manufactured article comprising at least one nanostructured surface, wherein:
the nanostructured surface is made of a material having a surface energy of less than 25 mJ/m2, and comprises an array of contiguous cells defining cavities; and the cavities of the cells are separated from each other ... | The present invention concerns a manufactured article comprising at least one 1 nanostructured surface, wherein: said nanostructured surface is made of a material having a surface energy of less than 25 m J/m 2 , preferably less than 20 m J/m 2 , and comprises an array of contiguous cells defining cavities, the cavitie... | 1,700 |
4,268 | 4,268 | 15,627,802 | 1,714 | Provided is a dust limiting collection bag for collecting used insulation and method of making the bag. The bag is formed from a non-porous, heat-sealable plastic and includes a filter. | 1. An insulation collection bag constructed to collect insulation from a building comprising:
a sheet of non-porous, heat-sealable, plastic sheet that has been heat sealed to form a bag; a plurality of inlets spaced out along a top of the bag constructed and sized to connect to an exit hose of a vacuum device; and a fi... | Provided is a dust limiting collection bag for collecting used insulation and method of making the bag. The bag is formed from a non-porous, heat-sealable plastic and includes a filter.1. An insulation collection bag constructed to collect insulation from a building comprising:
a sheet of non-porous, heat-sealable, pla... | 1,700 |
4,269 | 4,269 | 15,503,741 | 1,749 | The invention relates to a hybrid cord for use as a reinforcement in a belt bandage of a pneumatic vehicle tire, consisting of at least two threads with ends which are twisted together. At least one first thread is a high-modulus thread with a specified thread fineness, and another thread is a low-modulus thread, said ... | 1-11. (canceled) 12. A hybrid cord incorporated in a belt bandage of a pneumatic vehicle tire, the hybrid cord comprising at least a first yarn having a first end and a second yarn having a second end, wherein the first end and the second end are twisted together, and wherein the proportion of the first yarn in the hyb... | The invention relates to a hybrid cord for use as a reinforcement in a belt bandage of a pneumatic vehicle tire, consisting of at least two threads with ends which are twisted together. At least one first thread is a high-modulus thread with a specified thread fineness, and another thread is a low-modulus thread, said ... | 1,700 |
4,270 | 4,270 | 14,950,724 | 1,747 | An aerosol delivery system is provided, comprising a control body portion including a first elongate tubular member having a power source disposed therein. A cartridge body portion includes a second tubular member having opposed first and second ends. One of the first and second ends is removably engaged with one end o... | 1. An aerosol delivery system, comprising:
a control body portion including a first elongate tubular member having opposed ends, and a power source disposed therein; a cartridge body portion including a second tubular member having opposed first and second ends, the first end being engaged with one of the opposed ends ... | An aerosol delivery system is provided, comprising a control body portion including a first elongate tubular member having a power source disposed therein. A cartridge body portion includes a second tubular member having opposed first and second ends. One of the first and second ends is removably engaged with one end o... | 1,700 |
4,271 | 4,271 | 15,029,360 | 1,789 | A composite film comprising one or more barrier film layers, wherein the one or more barrier film layers are liquid impermeable and have a total moisture vapor transfer rate (MVTR) of at least 14.6 g/24 hr/m 2 according to ASTM E96B and one or more dimensionally stable layers, wherein the composite film has a robustne... | 1. A composite film comprising:
a) one or more barrier film layers, wherein the one or more barrier film layers are liquid impermeable and have a total moisture vapor transfer rate (MVTR) of at least 14.6 g/m2/24 hr according to ASTM E96B; and b) one or more dimensionally stable layers, wherein the composite film has a... | A composite film comprising one or more barrier film layers, wherein the one or more barrier film layers are liquid impermeable and have a total moisture vapor transfer rate (MVTR) of at least 14.6 g/24 hr/m 2 according to ASTM E96B and one or more dimensionally stable layers, wherein the composite film has a robustne... | 1,700 |
4,272 | 4,272 | 14,565,106 | 1,722 | Disclosed is a device for removing residual hydrogen in a fuel cell. The device for removing residual hydrogen in a fuel cell sucks residual hydrogen gas in a fuel cell system and easily removes the sucked hydrogen gas so as to prevent a fire, an explosion, and the like which may occur due to residual hydrogen in the f... | 1. A device for removing residual hydrogen in a fuel cell, comprising:
a driving pipe configured to reduce pressure while increasing a speed of a driving flow supplied from a driving flow supply source; and a suction pipe configured to be integrally connected to an inlet of the driving pipe to guide a suction flow incl... | Disclosed is a device for removing residual hydrogen in a fuel cell. The device for removing residual hydrogen in a fuel cell sucks residual hydrogen gas in a fuel cell system and easily removes the sucked hydrogen gas so as to prevent a fire, an explosion, and the like which may occur due to residual hydrogen in the f... | 1,700 |
4,273 | 4,273 | 14,560,833 | 1,744 | Solution casting a nanostructure. Preparing a template by ablating nanoholes in a substrate using single-femtosecond laser machining. Replicating the nanoholes by applying a solution of a polymer and a solvent into the template. After the solvent has substantially dissipated, removing the replica from the substrate. | 1-16. (canceled) 17. A nanostructure, comprising:
(a) a polymer, and (b) an aspect ratio of at least ten-to-one, wherein said nanostructure is prepared from a nanohole formed within a transparent substrate by ablation using a single femtosecond laser pulse. 18. The nanostructure of claim 17, wherein said aspect ratio e... | Solution casting a nanostructure. Preparing a template by ablating nanoholes in a substrate using single-femtosecond laser machining. Replicating the nanoholes by applying a solution of a polymer and a solvent into the template. After the solvent has substantially dissipated, removing the replica from the substrate.1-1... | 1,700 |
4,274 | 4,274 | 15,427,982 | 1,798 | A control system is described for synchronizing food processing steps performed by a multi-function cooking apparatus with food processing steps performed by one or more remote kitchen appliances, includes a recipe program interface for accessing a recipe program on a data storage device wherein the recipe program is c... | 1. A control system for synchronizing food processing steps performed by a multi-function cooking apparatus with food processing steps for performance by one or more remote kitchen appliances, the system comprising:
a recipe program interface having access to a recipe program on a data storage device, wherein the recip... | A control system is described for synchronizing food processing steps performed by a multi-function cooking apparatus with food processing steps performed by one or more remote kitchen appliances, includes a recipe program interface for accessing a recipe program on a data storage device wherein the recipe program is c... | 1,700 |
4,275 | 4,275 | 15,540,875 | 1,765 | A coated wire includes a steel alloy coated with a coating comprising one or more amino alkoxy-modified silsesquioxane compounds selected from the group consisting of an amino alkoxy-modified silsesquioxane, an amino/mercaptan co-alkoxy-modified silsesquioxane, an amino/blocked mercaptan co-alkoxy-modified silsesquioxa... | 1. A coated wire comprising:
a steel alloy wire coated with a coating comprising one or more amino alkoxy-modified silsesquioxane compounds selected from the group consisting of an amino alkoxy-modified silsesquioxane, an amino/mercaptan co- alkoxy-modified silsesquioxane, an amino/blocked mercaptan co- alkoxy-modified... | A coated wire includes a steel alloy coated with a coating comprising one or more amino alkoxy-modified silsesquioxane compounds selected from the group consisting of an amino alkoxy-modified silsesquioxane, an amino/mercaptan co-alkoxy-modified silsesquioxane, an amino/blocked mercaptan co-alkoxy-modified silsesquioxa... | 1,700 |
4,276 | 4,276 | 15,678,680 | 1,781 | A system and method for sintering a thin, high purity fused silica glass sheet having a thickness of 500 μm or less, includes a step of rastering a beam of a laser across a sheet of high purity fused silica soot; wherein a pattern of the rastering includes tightly spacing target locations on the sheet such that the las... | 1. A high purity fused silica glass sheet, comprising:
a first major surface; a second major surface opposite the first major surface; at least 99.9 mole % silica, wherein the silica is at least generally amorphous, having less than 1% crystalline content by weight; and an average thickness between the first major surf... | A system and method for sintering a thin, high purity fused silica glass sheet having a thickness of 500 μm or less, includes a step of rastering a beam of a laser across a sheet of high purity fused silica soot; wherein a pattern of the rastering includes tightly spacing target locations on the sheet such that the las... | 1,700 |
4,277 | 4,277 | 11,634,624 | 1,792 | A kit comprising unassembled edible components, or tools, ingredients and a mold for making the edible components, for creating an individualized, or unique, entertaining food assembly. The kit comprises a processed comestible generally shaped to represent a body portion of a person, animal, animated character, creatur... | 1. A comestible kit for creating one or more edible assembly configurations or designs comprising the unassembled components comprising:
(a) a processed comestible generally shaped to represent a body portion of a person, animal, animated character, creature, toy, structure, vegetable, or fruit, or a mold and ingredie... | A kit comprising unassembled edible components, or tools, ingredients and a mold for making the edible components, for creating an individualized, or unique, entertaining food assembly. The kit comprises a processed comestible generally shaped to represent a body portion of a person, animal, animated character, creatur... | 1,700 |
4,278 | 4,278 | 15,812,309 | 1,793 | A bakery product is produced by mixing ingredients to produce a dough composition, the ingredients including water, flour, and thermostable yeast; making up a raw bakery product having a first volume from the dough composition; leavening, freezing, and baking the frozen raw bakery product to produce a finished bakery p... | 1. A method for making a bakery product, the method comprising:
mixing ingredients to produce a dough composition, the ingredients comprising water, flour, and thermostable yeast; making up a raw bakery product from the dough composition; leavening the raw bakery product; freezing the leavened raw bakery product; and b... | A bakery product is produced by mixing ingredients to produce a dough composition, the ingredients including water, flour, and thermostable yeast; making up a raw bakery product having a first volume from the dough composition; leavening, freezing, and baking the frozen raw bakery product to produce a finished bakery p... | 1,700 |
4,279 | 4,279 | 15,518,229 | 1,748 | In an example of a three-dimensional (3D) printing method, a build material (consisting of an inorganic particle and a polymer attached thereto) is applied. The polymer is a continuous coating having a thickness from about 3 nm to about 1500 nm, or nano-beads having an average diameter from about 3 nm to about 1500 nm.... | 1. A three-dimensional (3D) printing method, comprising:
applying a build material, the build material consisting of:
an inorganic particle; and
a polymer attached to the inorganic particle, the polymer being i) a continuous coating having a thickness ranging from about 3 nm to about 1500 nm, or ii) nano-beads having a... | In an example of a three-dimensional (3D) printing method, a build material (consisting of an inorganic particle and a polymer attached thereto) is applied. The polymer is a continuous coating having a thickness from about 3 nm to about 1500 nm, or nano-beads having an average diameter from about 3 nm to about 1500 nm.... | 1,700 |
4,280 | 4,280 | 15,335,060 | 1,726 | Photovoltaic (PV) assemblies and modules for converting solar radiation to electrical energy are disclosed. A PV module comprises a plurality of PV or solar cells for generating DC power. In some embodiments, the plurality of solar cells are encapsulated within a PV laminate. A PV assembly comprises an electronic compo... | 1. An alternating current photovoltaic (ACPV) module comprising:
a photovoltaic (PV) laminate having a front side that faces the sun during normal operation to collect solar radiation during normal operation of the ACPV module and a back side opposite the front side, the PV laminate comprising:
a plurality of solar cel... | Photovoltaic (PV) assemblies and modules for converting solar radiation to electrical energy are disclosed. A PV module comprises a plurality of PV or solar cells for generating DC power. In some embodiments, the plurality of solar cells are encapsulated within a PV laminate. A PV assembly comprises an electronic compo... | 1,700 |
4,281 | 4,281 | 15,035,374 | 1,735 | The invention relates to a device for welding rod-shaped electrical conductors provided with an outer insulating sheath, the device comprising a compression space for receiving two connecting regions of the conductors to be connected to each other, wherein the compression space is provided with a marking device for axi... | 1. A device for welding rod-shaped electrical conductors the device comprising:
a compression space for receiving two connecting regions of conductors to be connected to each other, the compression space being limited in a first axial direction (z-axis) at two opposing sides by a working surface of a sonotrode transmit... | The invention relates to a device for welding rod-shaped electrical conductors provided with an outer insulating sheath, the device comprising a compression space for receiving two connecting regions of the conductors to be connected to each other, wherein the compression space is provided with a marking device for axi... | 1,700 |
4,282 | 4,282 | 15,870,552 | 1,733 | This invention relates generally to uses of novel nanomaterial composition and the systems in which they are used, and more particularly to nanomaterial compositions generally comprising carbon and a metal, which composition can be exposed to pulsed emissions to react, activate, combine, or sinter the nanomaterial comp... | 1. A system for sintering materials, said system comprising:
a flashlamp generates a plurality of electromagnetic emission pulses for irradiating a film on a substrate in ambient air in order to sinter said film on said substrate such that the conductivity of said film on said substrate increases by at least two-fold, ... | This invention relates generally to uses of novel nanomaterial composition and the systems in which they are used, and more particularly to nanomaterial compositions generally comprising carbon and a metal, which composition can be exposed to pulsed emissions to react, activate, combine, or sinter the nanomaterial comp... | 1,700 |
4,283 | 4,283 | 16,305,992 | 1,793 | A low sodium salt product for curing meats is provided. The low sodium salt product for curing meats includes sodium chloride; a sodium chloride replacing material selected from the group consisting of potassium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, ammonium chloride, magnesium sulphate and combinations there... | 1. A low sodium salt product for curing meats comprising:
sodium chloride; a sodium chloride replacing material selected from the group consisting of potassium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, ammonium chloride, magnesium sulphate and combinations thereof; at least one flavorant; at least one nitrite; an... | A low sodium salt product for curing meats is provided. The low sodium salt product for curing meats includes sodium chloride; a sodium chloride replacing material selected from the group consisting of potassium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, ammonium chloride, magnesium sulphate and combinations there... | 1,700 |
4,284 | 4,284 | 15,632,575 | 1,715 | A method of additive manufacturing of an object includes directing laser energy from a laser to a region for material deposition, extruding material using an extruder at the region of material deposition, sensing temperature within the region of the material deposition, and electronically controlling the laser energy u... | 1. A method of additive manufacturing of an object comprising:
directing laser energy from a laser to a region for material deposition; extruding material using an extruder at the region of material deposition; sensing temperature within the region of the material deposition; and electronically controlling the laser en... | A method of additive manufacturing of an object includes directing laser energy from a laser to a region for material deposition, extruding material using an extruder at the region of material deposition, sensing temperature within the region of the material deposition, and electronically controlling the laser energy u... | 1,700 |
4,285 | 4,285 | 15,966,852 | 1,798 | A storage and sterilizing case shaped and dimensioned for storing a tattoo machine therein. The case has a cover and a base. The cover is connected to the base via a hinge securing the cover to the base along adjacent edges thereof. The base includes a tray for supporting the tattoo machine within the case. The interio... | 1. A storage and sterilizing case, comprising:
a storage and sterilizing case shaped and dimensioned for storing a tattoo machine; the case has a cover and a base, each of the cover and the base includes a concave construction such that when the case is closed the cover and base define an enclosed space, the cover bein... | A storage and sterilizing case shaped and dimensioned for storing a tattoo machine therein. The case has a cover and a base. The cover is connected to the base via a hinge securing the cover to the base along adjacent edges thereof. The base includes a tray for supporting the tattoo machine within the case. The interio... | 1,700 |
4,286 | 4,286 | 15,390,055 | 1,734 | A method of controlling an additive manufacturing process in which one or more energy beams are used to selectively fuse a powder contained in a build chamber having a gas flow therein in order to form a workpiece, in the presence of one or more plumes generated by interaction of the one or more energy beams with the p... | 1. A method of controlling an additive manufacturing process in which one or more energy beams are used to selectively fuse a powder contained in a build chamber having a gas flow therein in order to form a workpiece, in the presence of one or more plumes generated by interaction of the one or more energy beams with th... | A method of controlling an additive manufacturing process in which one or more energy beams are used to selectively fuse a powder contained in a build chamber having a gas flow therein in order to form a workpiece, in the presence of one or more plumes generated by interaction of the one or more energy beams with the p... | 1,700 |
4,287 | 4,287 | 15,061,884 | 1,729 | The invention relates to a battery pack which is worn on the back and has an arrangement of rechargeable battery cells provided with a common electrical connection for a line to an electric load (M). A carrying arrangement includes at least one back panel and at least one shoulder strap. The back panel is configured wi... | 1. A back carried battery pack for an exterior load, the back carried batter pack comprising:
a battery pack housing; an arrangement of rechargeable cells accommodated in said battery pack housing; said arrangement of rechargeable cells having a common electrical connection; a connecting line configured to connect said... | The invention relates to a battery pack which is worn on the back and has an arrangement of rechargeable battery cells provided with a common electrical connection for a line to an electric load (M). A carrying arrangement includes at least one back panel and at least one shoulder strap. The back panel is configured wi... | 1,700 |
4,288 | 4,288 | 14,680,669 | 1,782 | A coated article is disclosed. The article includes a coating formed by thermal decomposition, oxidation then functionalization. The article is configured for a marine environment, the marine environment including fouling features. The coating is resistant to the fouling features. Additionally or alternatively, the art... | 1. A thermal chemical vapor coated article, comprising:
a coating formed by thermal decomposition, oxidation then functionalization; wherein the article is a medical device configured for a protein-containing environment, the protein-containing environment including protein adsorption conditions; wherein the coating is... | A coated article is disclosed. The article includes a coating formed by thermal decomposition, oxidation then functionalization. The article is configured for a marine environment, the marine environment including fouling features. The coating is resistant to the fouling features. Additionally or alternatively, the art... | 1,700 |
4,289 | 4,289 | 15,348,194 | 1,712 | A method of forming an optical component includes fusing glass powder material to a facesheet to form a first core material layer on the facesheet. The method also includes successively fusing glass powder material in a plurality of additional core material layers to build a core material structure on the facesheet. Th... | 1. A method of forming an optical component comprising:
fusing glass powder material to a facesheet to form a first core material layer on the facesheet; and successively fusing glass powder material in a plurality of additional core material layers to build a core material structure on the facesheet. 2. The method as ... | A method of forming an optical component includes fusing glass powder material to a facesheet to form a first core material layer on the facesheet. The method also includes successively fusing glass powder material in a plurality of additional core material layers to build a core material structure on the facesheet. Th... | 1,700 |
4,290 | 4,290 | 13,632,674 | 1,788 | Doped nanoparticles, methods of making such nanoparticles, and uses of such nanoparticles. The nanoparticles exhibit a metal-insulator phase transition at a temperature of −200° C. to 350° C. The nanoparticles have a broad range of sizes and various morphologies. The nanoparticles can be used in coatings and in device ... | 1) A VO2 nanoparticle doped with a plurality of metal cations selected from the group consisting of K cations, Na cations, Cs cations, Sr cations, Ba cations, Ca cations, W cations, Mo cations, Ag cations, Pb cations Nb cations, Cr cations, Al cations, Fe cations, Ti cations, Zr cations, Ta cations, Sc cations, Ga cati... | Doped nanoparticles, methods of making such nanoparticles, and uses of such nanoparticles. The nanoparticles exhibit a metal-insulator phase transition at a temperature of −200° C. to 350° C. The nanoparticles have a broad range of sizes and various morphologies. The nanoparticles can be used in coatings and in device ... | 1,700 |
4,291 | 4,291 | 14,461,939 | 1,717 | A masking member contains parallel through-holes, each of the through-holes contains a tilted wall structure; an upper end of the tilted wall structure of one of the through-holes abuts on an upper end of the tilted wall structure of an adjacent one of the through-holes thereby forming a knife-edge ridge at the upper e... | 1. A masking member used for forming a population of molecules or particles on a substrate comprising:
parallel through-holes, each of the through-holes comprises a tilted wall structure; an upper end of the tilted wall structure of one of the through-holes abuts on an upper end of the tilted wall structure of an adjac... | A masking member contains parallel through-holes, each of the through-holes contains a tilted wall structure; an upper end of the tilted wall structure of one of the through-holes abuts on an upper end of the tilted wall structure of an adjacent one of the through-holes thereby forming a knife-edge ridge at the upper e... | 1,700 |
4,292 | 4,292 | 14,491,099 | 1,791 | A method of and a system for surface pasteurizing or sterilizing low-moisture particulate foods, such as nuts, oats, and spices, is disclosed wherein the foods are pre-heated, pasteurized or sterilized in a gas, optionally dried, and cooled. The gas pasteurizing or sterilizing the foods contains water vapor and one or ... | 1. A method of surface pasteurizing or sterilizing low-moisture particulate foods, comprising:
pre-heating the foods; pasteurizing or sterilizing the foods with gas comprising water vapor and one or more further gasses, and wherein the foods are heated to a temperature higher than the condensation temperature of the wa... | A method of and a system for surface pasteurizing or sterilizing low-moisture particulate foods, such as nuts, oats, and spices, is disclosed wherein the foods are pre-heated, pasteurized or sterilized in a gas, optionally dried, and cooled. The gas pasteurizing or sterilizing the foods contains water vapor and one or ... | 1,700 |
4,293 | 4,293 | 15,322,133 | 1,726 | Provided is a viscous dispersion liquid useful for forming a semiconductor porous film (porous semiconductor layer) by low-temperature deposition. The viscous dispersion liquid contains water as a dispersion medium, and titanium dioxide nanoparticles, wherein the viscous dispersion liquid has a solid content concentrat... | 1. A viscous dispersion liquid comprising:
water as a dispersion medium; and titanium dioxide nanoparticles, wherein
the viscous dispersion liquid has a solid content concentration of 30% by mass to 60% by mass,
the titanium dioxide nanoparticles include anatase crystalline titanium dioxide nanoparticles having an ave... | Provided is a viscous dispersion liquid useful for forming a semiconductor porous film (porous semiconductor layer) by low-temperature deposition. The viscous dispersion liquid contains water as a dispersion medium, and titanium dioxide nanoparticles, wherein the viscous dispersion liquid has a solid content concentrat... | 1,700 |
4,294 | 4,294 | 15,407,385 | 1,783 | A high frequency semi-isotropic embossed polymer interlayer sheet is disclosed. The embossed polymer interlayer sheet has a first side; a second side opposing the first side; and an embossed surface on at least one of the sides, and a surface texture ratio, Str, (as measured per ISO 25178) of between 0.1 and 0.99. The ... | 1. An embossed polymer interlayer sheet comprising: a first side; a second side opposing the first side; and an embossed surface on at least one of the sides, wherein the embossed polymer interlayer sheet has a high frequency semi-isotropic surface having a surface texture ratio, Str, (as measured per ISO 25178) of bet... | A high frequency semi-isotropic embossed polymer interlayer sheet is disclosed. The embossed polymer interlayer sheet has a first side; a second side opposing the first side; and an embossed surface on at least one of the sides, and a surface texture ratio, Str, (as measured per ISO 25178) of between 0.1 and 0.99. The ... | 1,700 |
4,295 | 4,295 | 15,305,175 | 1,793 | A shelf-stable ready-to-eat packaged focaccia, is described having appearance and organoleptic qualities comparable to those of a fresh focaccia, which has a relative humidity comprised between 25 and 32%, preferably 27% and water activity (a w ) comprised between 0.85 and 0.92, preferably 0.89, and blind holes on its ... | 1-21. (canceled) 22. A shelf-stable and ready-to-eat packaged focaccia, with a shelf-life of at least 60 days, with appearance and organoleptic characteristics comparable to those of a fresh focaccia, which contains, by weight based on the final weight of the focaccia, extra virgin olive oil in a quantity of at least 6... | A shelf-stable ready-to-eat packaged focaccia, is described having appearance and organoleptic qualities comparable to those of a fresh focaccia, which has a relative humidity comprised between 25 and 32%, preferably 27% and water activity (a w ) comprised between 0.85 and 0.92, preferably 0.89, and blind holes on its ... | 1,700 |
4,296 | 4,296 | 14,513,417 | 1,723 | A battery warming-up system includes a main battery, an electric heating portion, and a control device. The main battery is mounted to a vehicle to supply an electric power to drive the vehicle, and is warmed by a heat generation of an inner resistance of the main battery according to an input and output of the electri... | 1. A battery warming-up system comprising:
a main battery mounted to a vehicle to supply an electric power to drive the vehicle, the main battery warmed by a heat generation of an inner resistance of the main battery according to an input and output of the electric power; an electric heating portion heating a compartme... | A battery warming-up system includes a main battery, an electric heating portion, and a control device. The main battery is mounted to a vehicle to supply an electric power to drive the vehicle, and is warmed by a heat generation of an inner resistance of the main battery according to an input and output of the electri... | 1,700 |
4,297 | 4,297 | 15,729,945 | 1,783 | This disclosure is related to the field of polymer interlayers for multiple layer glass panels and multiple layer glass panels having at least one polymer interlayer sheet. Specifically, this disclosure is related to the field of polymer interlayers comprising multiple thermoplastic layers which resist the formation of... | 1. A polymer interlayer comprising:
a first polymer layer comprising at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of poly(vinyl butyral), polyurethane, and poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate); a second polymer layer comprising at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of poly(vinyl butyral), polyur... | This disclosure is related to the field of polymer interlayers for multiple layer glass panels and multiple layer glass panels having at least one polymer interlayer sheet. Specifically, this disclosure is related to the field of polymer interlayers comprising multiple thermoplastic layers which resist the formation of... | 1,700 |
4,298 | 4,298 | 14,389,905 | 1,767 | Compositions are provided that are radiation curable to polythioether polymers, which in some embodiments may be useful as sealants. In some embodiments, the composition comprises: a) at least one dithiol monomer; b) at least one diene monomer; c) at least one multifunctional monomer having at least three ethenyl group... | 1. A composition that is radiation curable to a polythioether polymer, comprising:
a) at least one dithiol monomer; b) at least one diene monomer; c) at least one multifunctional monomer having at least three ethenyl groups; and d) at least one photoinitiator. 2. The composition according to claim 1 additionally compri... | Compositions are provided that are radiation curable to polythioether polymers, which in some embodiments may be useful as sealants. In some embodiments, the composition comprises: a) at least one dithiol monomer; b) at least one diene monomer; c) at least one multifunctional monomer having at least three ethenyl group... | 1,700 |
4,299 | 4,299 | 13,148,384 | 1,794 | The present invention relates to an arc vaporization source for generating hard surface coatings on tools. The invention comprises an arc-vaporization source, comprising at least one electric solenoid and a permanent magnet arrangement that is displaceable relative to the target surface. The vaporization source can be ... | 1. ARC vaporization source with a magnetic field arrangement provided on a target for generating magnetic fields on and above the target surface, wherein the magnetic field arrangement comprises marginal permanent magnets and at least one ring coil placed behind the target, whose inner diameter defined by the windings ... | The present invention relates to an arc vaporization source for generating hard surface coatings on tools. The invention comprises an arc-vaporization source, comprising at least one electric solenoid and a permanent magnet arrangement that is displaceable relative to the target surface. The vaporization source can be ... | 1,700 |
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