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1,500 | 1,500 | 15,196,748 | 1,793 | A process for producing dairy products with a defined lactose content is suggested, comprising the following steps:
(a) Ultrafiltration of a starting milk for producing a first permeate P 1 and a first retentate R 1; (b) Nanofiltration of the first permeate P 1 for producing a second perorate P 2 and a sec... | 1. A process for producing lactose-free dairy products, comprising the following steps:
subiecting a starting milk to ultrafiltration for producing a first permeate P1 and a first retentate R1; (b) subjecting said first permeate P1 to nanofiltration for producing a second permeate P2 and a second retentate R2; (c) hyrd... | A process for producing dairy products with a defined lactose content is suggested, comprising the following steps:
(a) Ultrafiltration of a starting milk for producing a first permeate P 1 and a first retentate R 1; (b) Nanofiltration of the first permeate P 1 for producing a second perorate P 2 and a sec... | 1,700 |
1,501 | 1,501 | 14,193,198 | 1,733 | An article and a method for forming the article are disclosed. The article includes an equiaxed grain structure and a composition. The composition includes, by weight percent, about 6.0% to about 9.0% aluminum, up to about 0.5% titanium, about 2.5% to about 4.5% tantalum, about 10.0% to about 12.5% chromium, about 5.0%... | 1. An article comprising an equiaxed grain structure and a composition, wherein the composition comprises, by weight percent:
about 6.0% to about 9.0% aluminum (Al); up to about 0.5% titanium (Ti); about 2.5% to about 4.5% tantalum (Ta); about 10.0% to about 12.5% chromium (Cr); about 5.0% to about 10.0% cobalt (Co); a... | An article and a method for forming the article are disclosed. The article includes an equiaxed grain structure and a composition. The composition includes, by weight percent, about 6.0% to about 9.0% aluminum, up to about 0.5% titanium, about 2.5% to about 4.5% tantalum, about 10.0% to about 12.5% chromium, about 5.0%... | 1,700 |
1,502 | 1,502 | 14,640,835 | 1,762 | The invention relates to a primer, comprising a mixture dissolved or dispersed in one or more solvents, the mixture composed of
a copolymer obtained through copolymerization, preferably free-radical copolymerization, of vinylcaprolactam and/or vinylpyrrolidone, and one or more of the following monomers: a) a... | 1. A primer, comprising a mixture dissolved or dispersed in one or more solvents, the mixture comprising:
one or more organofunctional silanes; and, a copolymer obtained through copolymerization, preferably free-radical copolymerization, of vinylcaprolactam and/or vinylpyrrolidone, and one or more of the following mono... | The invention relates to a primer, comprising a mixture dissolved or dispersed in one or more solvents, the mixture composed of
a copolymer obtained through copolymerization, preferably free-radical copolymerization, of vinylcaprolactam and/or vinylpyrrolidone, and one or more of the following monomers: a) a... | 1,700 |
1,503 | 1,503 | 14,396,649 | 1,793 | The present invention relates to a process for production of a sterile aqueous formulation comprising water-soluble vitamins. Such a formulation is useful as a premix for the production of food, feed and personal care products. Furthermore the invention is also related to such sterile aqueous formulations as well as th... | 1. A process for production of a sterile aqueous formulation wherein the aqueous formulation comprises
(i) at least 20 g/l of vitamin C, and (ii) at least 10 g/l of at least one further water-soluble vitamin, and (iii) water, and wherein the process is characterized in that the aqueous formulation is filtered by using ... | The present invention relates to a process for production of a sterile aqueous formulation comprising water-soluble vitamins. Such a formulation is useful as a premix for the production of food, feed and personal care products. Furthermore the invention is also related to such sterile aqueous formulations as well as th... | 1,700 |
1,504 | 1,504 | 14,369,026 | 1,765 | A composition is provided, comprising microcapsules,
wherein said microcapsules comprise a core and an outer shell, wherein said core comprises one or more water-insoluble compound having melting point above 15° C., and wherein said outer shell comprises one or more amino resin that is a reaction product o... | 1. A composition comprising microcapsules,
wherein said microcapsules comprise a core and an outer shell, and wherein said outer shell comprises one or more amino resin that is a reaction product of reactants comprising (a) one or more monomer polyamine, (b) one or more aldehyde, and (c) one or more compound (c) select... | A composition is provided, comprising microcapsules,
wherein said microcapsules comprise a core and an outer shell, wherein said core comprises one or more water-insoluble compound having melting point above 15° C., and wherein said outer shell comprises one or more amino resin that is a reaction product o... | 1,700 |
1,505 | 1,505 | 14,094,921 | 1,713 | Chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) compositions and methods for planarizing a nickel phosphorus (NiP) substrate are described. A NiP CMP method comprises abrading a surface of the substrate with a CMP composition. The CMP composition comprises a colloidal silica abrasive suspended in an aqueous carrier having a pH of ... | 1. A chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) method for planarizing a nickel phosphorus (NiP) substrate, the method comprising abrading a surface of the substrate with a CMP composition; the CMP composition comprising a particulate abrasive suspended in an aqueous carrier having a pH of less than 2, and containing an oxidi... | Chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) compositions and methods for planarizing a nickel phosphorus (NiP) substrate are described. A NiP CMP method comprises abrading a surface of the substrate with a CMP composition. The CMP composition comprises a colloidal silica abrasive suspended in an aqueous carrier having a pH of ... | 1,700 |
1,506 | 1,506 | 14,648,801 | 1,764 | Masterbatch comprising a dimeric and/or trimeric cyclic ketone peroxide dispersed in a polymeric matrix with a porosity, expressed as percentage of voids on the volume of the matrix, of 0.1-80 vol %, wherein said masterbatch comprises, per 100 g of polymeric matrix, 1-30 g dimeric and/or trimeric cyclic ketone peroxide... | 1. A masterbatch comprising a dimeric and/or trimeric cyclic ketone peroxide dispersed in a polymeric matrix with a porosity, expressed as percentage of voids on the volume of the matrix, of 0.1-80 vol %, wherein said masterbatch comprises, per 100 g of polymeric matrix, 1-30 g dimeric and/or trimeric cyclic ketone per... | Masterbatch comprising a dimeric and/or trimeric cyclic ketone peroxide dispersed in a polymeric matrix with a porosity, expressed as percentage of voids on the volume of the matrix, of 0.1-80 vol %, wherein said masterbatch comprises, per 100 g of polymeric matrix, 1-30 g dimeric and/or trimeric cyclic ketone peroxide... | 1,700 |
1,507 | 1,507 | 14,368,954 | 1,712 | The present invention includes the steps of (A) forming a solution containing zinc into mist and spraying the solution formed into mist onto a substrate under no vacuum to form a metal oxide film on the substrate, and (B) irradiating the metal oxide film with ultraviolet rays to decrease a resistance of the metal oxide... | 1. A method for producing metal oxide film, the method comprising:
(A) spraying a mist of a solution comprising zinc onto a substrate at atmospheric pressure to form a metal oxide film on said substrate; and (B) irradiating said metal oxide film with ultraviolet rays,
wherein (B) comprises:
(B-1) determining, in accord... | The present invention includes the steps of (A) forming a solution containing zinc into mist and spraying the solution formed into mist onto a substrate under no vacuum to form a metal oxide film on the substrate, and (B) irradiating the metal oxide film with ultraviolet rays to decrease a resistance of the metal oxide... | 1,700 |
1,508 | 1,508 | 14,209,110 | 1,731 | The invention provides a polishing composition comprising silica, an aminophosphonic acid, a polysaccharide, a tetraalkylammonium salt, a bicarbonate salt, an azole ring, and water, wherein the polishing composition has a pH of about 7 to about 11. The invention further provides a method of polishing a substrate with t... | 1. A chemical-mechanical polishing composition consisting essentially of:
(a) about 0.5 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of silica, (b) about 0.005 wt % to about 2 wt. % of one or more aminophosphonic acids, (c) about 0.001 wt. % to about 0.1 wt. % of one or more polysaccharides, (d) about 0.05 wt. % to about 5 wt. % of one or ... | The invention provides a polishing composition comprising silica, an aminophosphonic acid, a polysaccharide, a tetraalkylammonium salt, a bicarbonate salt, an azole ring, and water, wherein the polishing composition has a pH of about 7 to about 11. The invention further provides a method of polishing a substrate with t... | 1,700 |
1,509 | 1,509 | 14,128,318 | 1,723 | Compositions of discrete carbon nanotubes for improved performance lead acid batteries. Further disclosed is a method to form a lead-acid battery with discrete carbon nanotubes. | 1. A composition for lead-acid battery construction comprising:
a plurality of discrete carbon nanotube fibers, the nanotubes having an aspect ratio of about 10 to about 500, and an oxidation level from about 1 weight percent to about 15 weight percents; wherein the discrete carbon nanotubes are open ended. 2. (cancele... | Compositions of discrete carbon nanotubes for improved performance lead acid batteries. Further disclosed is a method to form a lead-acid battery with discrete carbon nanotubes.1. A composition for lead-acid battery construction comprising:
a plurality of discrete carbon nanotube fibers, the nanotubes having an aspect ... | 1,700 |
1,510 | 1,510 | 13,630,776 | 1,795 | Various methods and systems are provided for electrochemical digestion of organic molecules. In one example, among others, a method includes providing an electrolyte fluid including organic molecules between the electrodes of a reaction vessel and applying a voltage wave shape to the electrodes of the reaction vessel t... | 1. A method, comprising:
providing an electrolyte fluid including organic molecules to a reaction vessel, the electrolyte fluid provided between electrodes of the reaction vessel where no separator exists between the electrodes; and applying a voltage wave shape to the electrodes of the reaction vessel to digest the or... | Various methods and systems are provided for electrochemical digestion of organic molecules. In one example, among others, a method includes providing an electrolyte fluid including organic molecules between the electrodes of a reaction vessel and applying a voltage wave shape to the electrodes of the reaction vessel t... | 1,700 |
1,511 | 1,511 | 14,566,909 | 1,761 | Disclosed are personal care cleansing compositions including:
a) water; b) up to about 10 wt %, based on the total weight of the personal care cleansing composition, of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of an anionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant, a nonionic/anionic surfactant mixture, a... | 1. A personal care cleansing composition comprising:
a) water; b) up to about 10 wt %, based on the total weight of the personal care cleansing composition, of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of an anionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant, a nonionic/anionic surfactant mixture, and combinations ther... | Disclosed are personal care cleansing compositions including:
a) water; b) up to about 10 wt %, based on the total weight of the personal care cleansing composition, of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of an anionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant, a nonionic/anionic surfactant mixture, a... | 1,700 |
1,512 | 1,512 | 14,007,488 | 1,795 | Provided is an anode for electrowinning in a sulfuric acid based electrolytic solution. The anode produces oxygen at a lower potential than a lead electrode, lead alloy electrode, and coated titanium electrode, thereby enabling electrowinning to be performed at a reduced electrolytic voltage and the electric power cons... | 1. An anode comprising:
a conductive substrate, and a catalytic layer comprising amorphous ruthenium oxide and amorphous tantalum oxide disposed on the conductive substrate. 2. The anode of claim 1, which is suitable for use in a process of electrowinning in a sulfuric acid based electrolytic solution, wherein the elec... | Provided is an anode for electrowinning in a sulfuric acid based electrolytic solution. The anode produces oxygen at a lower potential than a lead electrode, lead alloy electrode, and coated titanium electrode, thereby enabling electrowinning to be performed at a reduced electrolytic voltage and the electric power cons... | 1,700 |
1,513 | 1,513 | 14,721,139 | 1,725 | A vehicle climate control system includes a cooling system including a chiller, a coolant circuit, a refrigerant circuit, a pump, and a compressor. The coolant circuit bypasses the chiller. The refrigerant circuit incorporates the chiller. The pump is configured to move coolant through the coolant circuit. The compress... | 1. A vehicle climate control system comprising:
a cooling system including a chiller, a coolant circuit selectively incorporating or bypassing the chiller, a refrigerant circuit incorporating the chiller, a pump configured to move coolant through the coolant circuit, and a compressor configured to move refrigerant thro... | A vehicle climate control system includes a cooling system including a chiller, a coolant circuit, a refrigerant circuit, a pump, and a compressor. The coolant circuit bypasses the chiller. The refrigerant circuit incorporates the chiller. The pump is configured to move coolant through the coolant circuit. The compress... | 1,700 |
1,514 | 1,514 | 15,026,501 | 1,793 | [Problem to be Solved] It is intended to provide a method for producing instant noodles having supple texture by having soft surface and a moderately elastic core, and such instant noodles.
[Solution] Raw noodle strings prepared from a noodle dough kneaded with a powder fat or oil and/or powder emulsifier are tre... | 1. A method for producing instant noodles, comprising a superheated steam treatment step of treating, with superheated steam, raw noodle strings prepared from a noodle dough containing 0.5 to 6.0 wt % of a fat or oil and/or an emulsifier that is in a solid powder form at ordinary temperature with respect to the weight ... | [Problem to be Solved] It is intended to provide a method for producing instant noodles having supple texture by having soft surface and a moderately elastic core, and such instant noodles.
[Solution] Raw noodle strings prepared from a noodle dough kneaded with a powder fat or oil and/or powder emulsifier are tre... | 1,700 |
1,515 | 1,515 | 13,422,314 | 1,776 | A pressure filter for treating liquor suspensions of a cellulose pulp mill, the pressure filter including a container having tubular filtering elements suspended in a horizontal plate, through which elements filtrate flows and the interior of which communicates with a filtrate chamber located above. The filtering eleme... | 1. A pressure filter for treating liquor suspensions at a chemical pulp mill, said filter comprising:
a container with an inlet conduit configured to be coupled to a source of pressurized feeding liquor and an outlet conduit configured to discharge a thickened suspension; a substantially horizontal plate covering an up... | A pressure filter for treating liquor suspensions of a cellulose pulp mill, the pressure filter including a container having tubular filtering elements suspended in a horizontal plate, through which elements filtrate flows and the interior of which communicates with a filtrate chamber located above. The filtering eleme... | 1,700 |
1,516 | 1,516 | 14,704,135 | 1,789 | An absorbent article comprising a nonwoven fibrous structure comprising a plurality of synthetic fibers. The synthetic fibers may be associated with one or more hydrophilizing agents. A process for making the nonwoven fibrous structure involves association of the synthetic fibers with one or more hydrophilizing agents. | 1. A method for making a fibrous substrate, the method comprising:
depositing from a headbox onto a Fourdrinier wire a slurry comprising cellulosic fibers, from 10% to 30% synthetic fibers, and from 40 ppm to about 50 ppm of a hydrophilizing agent to form an embryonic web, wherein at least one of the synthetic fibers f... | An absorbent article comprising a nonwoven fibrous structure comprising a plurality of synthetic fibers. The synthetic fibers may be associated with one or more hydrophilizing agents. A process for making the nonwoven fibrous structure involves association of the synthetic fibers with one or more hydrophilizing agents.... | 1,700 |
1,517 | 1,517 | 14,234,062 | 1,778 | A filter assembly having a hollow body defining a flow passage between its ends, a porous filter media disposed obliquely across the flow passage between the ends. In one form the filter media is a stainless steel mesh screen overmolded into the body. | 1. A filter assembly comprising:
a hollow body defining a flow passage between its ends; a porous filter media extending across said flow path disposed obliquely in said hollow body between its ends. 2. A filter assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said porous filter media has an oblong shape. 3. A filter assembly as... | A filter assembly having a hollow body defining a flow passage between its ends, a porous filter media disposed obliquely across the flow passage between the ends. In one form the filter media is a stainless steel mesh screen overmolded into the body.1. A filter assembly comprising:
a hollow body defining a flow passag... | 1,700 |
1,518 | 1,518 | 13,702,885 | 1,787 | To provide a technique of improving adhesion of a resin molded article including a polyalkylene terephthalate resin to a silicon adhesive. A polyalkylene terephthalate resin is used in which an aromatic dicarboxylic acid excluding terephthalic acid, and/or an ester compound thereof is subjected to copolymerization as a... | 1. A modified polyalkylene terephthalate resin for improving adhesion wherein an aromatic dicarboxylic acid excluding terephthalic acid, and/or an ester compound thereof is subjected to copolymerization as a modified component, the content of the modified component relative to the total dicarboxylic acid component is a... | To provide a technique of improving adhesion of a resin molded article including a polyalkylene terephthalate resin to a silicon adhesive. A polyalkylene terephthalate resin is used in which an aromatic dicarboxylic acid excluding terephthalic acid, and/or an ester compound thereof is subjected to copolymerization as a... | 1,700 |
1,519 | 1,519 | 14,008,815 | 1,723 | The present invention provides a battery capable of suppressing or avoiding degradation of a positive electrode due to heat applied in thermal welding of separators, and of preventing short circuit through the welded portions. A battery ( 10 ) of the present invention includes a packaged positive electrode ( 40 ) made ... | 1. A battery comprising:
a packaged positive electrode made by placing a positive electrode in a package formed by joining at least part of end portions of a separator together by thermal welding; and a negative electrode stacked on the packaged positive electrode, the negative electrode being larger than the positive ... | The present invention provides a battery capable of suppressing or avoiding degradation of a positive electrode due to heat applied in thermal welding of separators, and of preventing short circuit through the welded portions. A battery ( 10 ) of the present invention includes a packaged positive electrode ( 40 ) made ... | 1,700 |
1,520 | 1,520 | 13,839,978 | 1,788 | Synthesized base resin compositions that include a raw resin and a maleimide and/or bismaleimide monomer as well as compounded varnishes that include a raw resin or synthesized base resin as well as a monomer, flame retardant and initiator as well as prepregs and laminates made using the synthesized base resin and comp... | 1. A varnish composition comprising:
from about 30 to about 80% by dry weight of a base resin selected from a raw resin, a synthesized base resin and combinations thereof; from about 1 to about 30% at least one monomer of mono maleimide, bismaleimide or a combination of mono maleimide and bismaleimide monomers; a flame... | Synthesized base resin compositions that include a raw resin and a maleimide and/or bismaleimide monomer as well as compounded varnishes that include a raw resin or synthesized base resin as well as a monomer, flame retardant and initiator as well as prepregs and laminates made using the synthesized base resin and comp... | 1,700 |
1,521 | 1,521 | 13,823,084 | 1,794 | An oxygen concentrator is for generating a flow of oxygen by electrolysis of atmospheric humidity. It comprises a cathode ( 24 ) and an anode ( 26 ) contacting opposite sides of a proton-conducting membrane ( 12 ). A catalytic apparatus ( 14 ) comprises a diffusion layer ( 28 ) which spaces a catalyst ( 30 ) from the c... | 1. An oxygen concentrator comprising;
a proton-conducting membrane; a cathode contacting a first side of the membrane; an anode contacting a second side of the membrane; a catalytic apparatus comprising a catalyst and a diffusion layer, the diffusion layer spacing the catalyst from the cathode; and a housing defining a... | An oxygen concentrator is for generating a flow of oxygen by electrolysis of atmospheric humidity. It comprises a cathode ( 24 ) and an anode ( 26 ) contacting opposite sides of a proton-conducting membrane ( 12 ). A catalytic apparatus ( 14 ) comprises a diffusion layer ( 28 ) which spaces a catalyst ( 30 ) from the c... | 1,700 |
1,522 | 1,522 | 13,509,325 | 1,762 | A device, method, system, operating method, component and composition are disclosed for preventing deposits of a disposal agent, e.g., where a multi-component paint having two or more components such as a paint component and a hardener component, is employed, for example in a coating installation. Exemplary illustratio... | 1. A method, comprising:
using a blocking agent to react with at least one component of a multi-component paint system, wherein the multi-component paint system includes at least one paint component and at least one hardener component, thereby least delaying a hardening of the multi-component paint system in a coating ... | A device, method, system, operating method, component and composition are disclosed for preventing deposits of a disposal agent, e.g., where a multi-component paint having two or more components such as a paint component and a hardener component, is employed, for example in a coating installation. Exemplary illustratio... | 1,700 |
1,523 | 1,523 | 14,794,026 | 1,747 | A system intended to be employed for therapeutic purposes incorporates an active ingredient (e.g., a source of nicotine). Representative forms of nicotine include free base (e.g., as a mixture of nicotine and microcrystalline cellulose), a nicotine salt (e.g., as nicotine bitartrate) and nicotine polacrilex. The system... | 1. A system for the administration of a therapeutic composition, the system comprising:
a substrate portion having an upstream end and a downstream end, the upstream end allowing for passage of drawn atmospheric air into the substrate and the downstream end adapted for positioning into a user's mouth for draw upon the ... | A system intended to be employed for therapeutic purposes incorporates an active ingredient (e.g., a source of nicotine). Representative forms of nicotine include free base (e.g., as a mixture of nicotine and microcrystalline cellulose), a nicotine salt (e.g., as nicotine bitartrate) and nicotine polacrilex. The system... | 1,700 |
1,524 | 1,524 | 13,880,929 | 1,733 | Hot-rolled or cold-rolled steel plate, method for manufacturing same and use thereof in the automotive industry
A hot-rolled or cold-rolled steel plate, characterized in that its composition is in weight percentages: 0.6%≦C≦0.9%; 17%≦Mn≦22%; 0.2%≦Al≦0.9%; 0.2%≦Si≦1.1% with 0.85%≦Al+Si≦1.9%; 1.2%≦Cu≦1.9%; S≦0.030%... | 1. A hot-rolled or cold-rolled steel plate comprising in weight percent:
0.6%≦C≦0.9%; 17%≦Mn≦22%; 0.2%≦Al≦0.9%; 0.2%≦Si≦1.1%; with 0.85%≦Al+Si≦1.9%; 1.2%≦Cu <1.9%; S≦0.030%; P≦0.080%; N≦0.1%; and
the remainder being iron and impurities resulting from the production. 2. The plate according to claim 1, comprising 0.4%≦A... | Hot-rolled or cold-rolled steel plate, method for manufacturing same and use thereof in the automotive industry
A hot-rolled or cold-rolled steel plate, characterized in that its composition is in weight percentages: 0.6%≦C≦0.9%; 17%≦Mn≦22%; 0.2%≦Al≦0.9%; 0.2%≦Si≦1.1% with 0.85%≦Al+Si≦1.9%; 1.2%≦Cu≦1.9%; S≦0.030%... | 1,700 |
1,525 | 1,525 | 14,369,237 | 1,733 | A grain-oriented electrical steel sheet, on which magnetic domain refining treatment by strain application has been performed, has an insulating coating with excellent insulation properties and corrosion resistance. In a grain-oriented electrical steel sheet, linear strain having been applied thereto by irradiation wit... | 1-9. (canceled) 10. A grain-oriented electrical steel sheet, linear strain having been applied thereto by irradiation with a high-energy beam, the linear strain extending in a direction that intersects a rolling direction of the steel sheet, wherein
an area ratio of an irradiation mark within an irradiation region of t... | A grain-oriented electrical steel sheet, on which magnetic domain refining treatment by strain application has been performed, has an insulating coating with excellent insulation properties and corrosion resistance. In a grain-oriented electrical steel sheet, linear strain having been applied thereto by irradiation wit... | 1,700 |
1,526 | 1,526 | 14,680,347 | 1,773 | A water discharge dechlorinator unit includes a body having a first end adapted to be removably coupled to a water hydrant, such as a fire hydrant. The body defines a water passageway between an inlet and an outlet thereof. A chamber is in fluid communication with the water passageway and configured for reception of de... | 1. A fire hydrant water discharge dechlorinator unit, comprising:
a body having a first end adapted to be removably coupled to a fire hydrant, the body defining a water passageway between an inlet and an outlet thereof; and a chamber in fluid communication with the water passageway and configured for reception of dechl... | A water discharge dechlorinator unit includes a body having a first end adapted to be removably coupled to a water hydrant, such as a fire hydrant. The body defines a water passageway between an inlet and an outlet thereof. A chamber is in fluid communication with the water passageway and configured for reception of de... | 1,700 |
1,527 | 1,527 | 12,647,821 | 1,716 | An improved gas deposition chamber includes a hollow gas deposition volume formed with a volume expanding top portion and a substantially constant volume cylindrical middle portion. The hollow gas deposition volume may include a volume reducing lower portion. An aerodynamically shaped substrate support chuck is dispose... | 1. A gas deposition chamber for depositing solid material layers onto substrates supported therein comprising:
an external chamber wall disposed along a longitudinal axis and formed to surround a hollow gas deposition volume comprising a volume expanding top portion and a substantially constant volume cylindrical middl... | An improved gas deposition chamber includes a hollow gas deposition volume formed with a volume expanding top portion and a substantially constant volume cylindrical middle portion. The hollow gas deposition volume may include a volume reducing lower portion. An aerodynamically shaped substrate support chuck is dispose... | 1,700 |
1,528 | 1,528 | 12,987,261 | 1,721 | Double groove diffraction gratings are used in combination with various types of photoelectrodes including dye-sensitized and organic photoelectrodes to increase absorption efficiency as well as to provide one or more of a variety of functions including transparency and reflectivity. | 1. A solar cell comprising:
a light-absorbing layer; first and second electrodes of opposite polarity for deriving electrical energy from the absorbing layer; and a double groove diffraction grating for coupling only a first order component of normal incident light into the absorbing layer. 2. A solar cell as defined i... | Double groove diffraction gratings are used in combination with various types of photoelectrodes including dye-sensitized and organic photoelectrodes to increase absorption efficiency as well as to provide one or more of a variety of functions including transparency and reflectivity.1. A solar cell comprising:
a light-... | 1,700 |
1,529 | 1,529 | 13,542,878 | 1,721 | A photovoltaic module assembly can comprise a photovoltaic cell; a transparent first layer comprising a plastic material, wherein the first layer has a first layer first surface and a first layer second surface; a second layer, wherein the second layer has a second layer first surface and a second layer second surface,... | 1. A photovoltaic module assembly, comprising:
a photovoltaic cell; a transparent first layer comprising a plastic material, wherein the first layer has a first layer first surface and a first layer second surface; a second layer, wherein the second layer has a second layer first surface and a second layer second surfa... | A photovoltaic module assembly can comprise a photovoltaic cell; a transparent first layer comprising a plastic material, wherein the first layer has a first layer first surface and a first layer second surface; a second layer, wherein the second layer has a second layer first surface and a second layer second surface,... | 1,700 |
1,530 | 1,530 | 14,025,347 | 1,789 | A metalized fabric ( 10 ) is disclosed a first layer ( 15 ) of clear thermoplastic material, a second layer ( 16 ) of vaporized aluminum material (metalized layer), a third layer ( 17 ) of thermoplastic material, and a fourth layer ( 18 ) of lofted billow spunbond thermoplastic material. The four layers are sealed toge... | 1. A metalized fabric comprising:
a first layer of a thermoplastic material; a second layer of a vaporized metal material overlaying said first layer; a third layer of a thermoplastic material overlaying said second layer opposite said first layer, and a fourth layer of a lofted spunbond thermoplastic material overlayi... | A metalized fabric ( 10 ) is disclosed a first layer ( 15 ) of clear thermoplastic material, a second layer ( 16 ) of vaporized aluminum material (metalized layer), a third layer ( 17 ) of thermoplastic material, and a fourth layer ( 18 ) of lofted billow spunbond thermoplastic material. The four layers are sealed toge... | 1,700 |
1,531 | 1,531 | 11,724,377 | 1,793 | A process of producing a frozen sheeted dough, which can be prepared without using stress-free sheeting process and transferred directly from the freezer to oven without a proofing step. The process comprises mixing the dough ingredients comprising yeast and chemical leavening agents; resting the dough to form air cell... | 1. A method for making a frozen, sheeted dough comprising the steps of:
(a) mixing flour, a lipid source, chemical leavening agents, yeast, cheese or cheese substitute, dough conditioners and shortening chips having a Mettler Dropping Point of between 130° and 170° F., (b) resting the dough for 5-50 minutes at 70° F.-8... | A process of producing a frozen sheeted dough, which can be prepared without using stress-free sheeting process and transferred directly from the freezer to oven without a proofing step. The process comprises mixing the dough ingredients comprising yeast and chemical leavening agents; resting the dough to form air cell... | 1,700 |
1,532 | 1,532 | 14,539,408 | 1,783 | A transparent conductor including a Group 5 transition metal and boron, wherein the compound has a layered structure. | 1. A transparent conductor comprising:
a compound comprising a Group 5 transition metal and boron, wherein the compound has a layered structure. 2. The transparent conductor of claim 1, wherein the compound is represented by the following Chemical Formula 1:
MxBy Chemical Formula 1
wherein, in Chemical Formula 1, M ... | A transparent conductor including a Group 5 transition metal and boron, wherein the compound has a layered structure.1. A transparent conductor comprising:
a compound comprising a Group 5 transition metal and boron, wherein the compound has a layered structure. 2. The transparent conductor of claim 1, wherein the compo... | 1,700 |
1,533 | 1,533 | 13,867,361 | 1,793 | Suggested are liquid flavour substance mixtures, comprising
(a) 10 to 25% by weight oil-soluble aroma emulsions or aroma concentrates,
(b) 15 to 25% by weight inorganic salts,
(c) 6 to 12% by weight water-soluble constituents,
(d) 2 to 10% by weight water-insoluble constituents and dyes,
(... | 1. Liquid aroma and flavouring compositions, comprising
(a) 10 to 25% by weight oil-soluble aroma emulsions or aroma concentrates, (b) 15 to 25% by weight inorganic salts, (c) 6 to 12% by weight water-soluble constituents, (d) 2 to 10% by weight water-insoluble constituents and dyes, (e) 0.1 to 6% by weight hydrocolloi... | Suggested are liquid flavour substance mixtures, comprising
(a) 10 to 25% by weight oil-soluble aroma emulsions or aroma concentrates,
(b) 15 to 25% by weight inorganic salts,
(c) 6 to 12% by weight water-soluble constituents,
(d) 2 to 10% by weight water-insoluble constituents and dyes,
(... | 1,700 |
1,534 | 1,534 | 14,232,409 | 1,723 | It is an object of the present invention to provide an oxygen reducing catalyst having high catalytic activity and high durability using a transition metal (such as titanium); and a method for producing a fuel cell electrode catalyst using the oxygen reducing catalyst. The present invention provides the oxygen reductio... | 1. An oxygen reduction catalyst comprising titanium, carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen as constituent elements, wherein
0.1<x≦7, 0.01<y≦2, and 0.05<z≦3 are met when a ratio of the number of atoms of each of the constituent elements (titanium:carbon:nitrogen:oxygen) is represented by 1:x:y:z; in XRD measurement using a Cu—Kα... | It is an object of the present invention to provide an oxygen reducing catalyst having high catalytic activity and high durability using a transition metal (such as titanium); and a method for producing a fuel cell electrode catalyst using the oxygen reducing catalyst. The present invention provides the oxygen reductio... | 1,700 |
1,535 | 1,535 | 14,815,109 | 1,791 | Embodiments of the present invention relate to a system and method that formulates an alcohol-containing drink mixer according to a predetermined recipe and then flash freezing the mix into the form of small frozen pellets. The pellets are used by a person to make one drink or a batch of drinks by mixing a base beverag... | 1. A method for manufacturing a mixed drink comprising:
combining one or more non-alcoholic ingredients with one or more alcoholic ingredients to form a liquid mix formulation; cryogenically freezing the liquid mix formulation to form a plurality of cryogenically frozen beads of the liquid mix formulation by dripping t... | Embodiments of the present invention relate to a system and method that formulates an alcohol-containing drink mixer according to a predetermined recipe and then flash freezing the mix into the form of small frozen pellets. The pellets are used by a person to make one drink or a batch of drinks by mixing a base beverag... | 1,700 |
1,536 | 1,536 | 13,624,026 | 1,778 | There is provided a water area equipment that can inhibit water scale formation and further can very easily remove formed water scale. In the water area equipment, silicic acid polymerization can be inhibited to reduce water scale formation, and, further, formed water scale can very easily be removed, for example, by l... | 1. A water area equipment on which water from a water supply source can be poured, the water area equipment comprising a unit configured to add an inhibitor for silicic acid polymerization to water deposited as residual water on the surface of the water area equipment. 2. The water area equipment according to claim 1, ... | There is provided a water area equipment that can inhibit water scale formation and further can very easily remove formed water scale. In the water area equipment, silicic acid polymerization can be inhibited to reduce water scale formation, and, further, formed water scale can very easily be removed, for example, by l... | 1,700 |
1,537 | 1,537 | 13,469,347 | 1,783 | A decorated part for an assembly includes a decorative skin and a body, the skin wrapping an edge of the body so that adjacent edges of adjacent parts in the assembly do not expose the body. The process for making the part includes first vacuum forming the skin from a film, loading the formed skin into a mold and formi... | 1. A decorated part for an assembly including the part; said decorated part comprising:
a pre-formed skin made from a film having a desired decorative appearance, said skin formed independently in a shape of a desired visible surface of the assembly; and a body of the part formed by molding against an inner surface of ... | A decorated part for an assembly includes a decorative skin and a body, the skin wrapping an edge of the body so that adjacent edges of adjacent parts in the assembly do not expose the body. The process for making the part includes first vacuum forming the skin from a film, loading the formed skin into a mold and formi... | 1,700 |
1,538 | 1,538 | 13,992,994 | 1,791 | The present invention relates to frozen confectionary product comprising up to 20% wt fat, up to 25% milk solids non fat (MSNF), from 5 to 40% wt sweetening agent and up to 3% of stabiliser and/or emulsifier, wherein said frozen confectionery further comprises a hydrolysed whole grain composition and an alpha-amylase o... | 1. A frozen confectionary product comprising: 0 to 20% by weight fat, up to 25% by weight milk solids non fat (MSNF), 5 to 35% sweetening agent and up to 3% of stabiliser and/or emulsifier, and further comprises:
a hydrolysed whole grain composition; and an alpha-amylase or fragment thereof, which alpha-amylase or frag... | The present invention relates to frozen confectionary product comprising up to 20% wt fat, up to 25% milk solids non fat (MSNF), from 5 to 40% wt sweetening agent and up to 3% of stabiliser and/or emulsifier, wherein said frozen confectionery further comprises a hydrolysed whole grain composition and an alpha-amylase o... | 1,700 |
1,539 | 1,539 | 13,432,514 | 1,781 | A molded component having a thickness reduction feature is provided. The molded component can include an injection molded polymer substrate having a front panel, a side panel, and a corner between and adjoining the front panel and the side panel. The substrate can also have a groove extending along the corner between t... | 1. A molded component comprising:
an injection molded polymer substrate having a front panel, a side panel and a corner between and adjoining said front panel and said side panel; a groove extending along said corner between said front panel and said side panel, said groove having a front panel edge and a side panel ed... | A molded component having a thickness reduction feature is provided. The molded component can include an injection molded polymer substrate having a front panel, a side panel, and a corner between and adjoining the front panel and the side panel. The substrate can also have a groove extending along the corner between t... | 1,700 |
1,540 | 1,540 | 13,699,920 | 1,716 | A plasma processing apparatus 1 includes a stock unit 2 , a processing chamber 5 , and an alignment chamber 4 . The stock unit 2 supplies and collects a conveyable tray 7 and accommodates a wafer W in each of the plurality of accommodation holes 7 a penetrating through in the thickness direction. In the pr... | 1. A plasma processing apparatus, comprising:
a stock unit for supplying and collecting a conveyable tray that accommodates a wafer in each of a plurality of accommodation holes penetrating through in a thickness direction; a processing unit that performs plasma processing to each wafer accommodated in the tray supplie... | A plasma processing apparatus 1 includes a stock unit 2 , a processing chamber 5 , and an alignment chamber 4 . The stock unit 2 supplies and collects a conveyable tray 7 and accommodates a wafer W in each of the plurality of accommodation holes 7 a penetrating through in the thickness direction. In the pr... | 1,700 |
1,541 | 1,541 | 14,023,320 | 1,764 | Disclosed herein are thermally conductive blended polycarbonate compositions with improved thermal conductivity and mechanical performance properties. The resulting compositions, comprising one or more polycarbonate polymers and one or more thermally conductive fillers, can be used in the manufacture of articles requir... | 1. A blended thermoplastic composition comprising:
a. from about 20 wt % to about 80 wt % of a first polycarbonate polymer component; b. from about 1 wt % to about 30 wt % of a second polycarbonate polymer component, wherein the second polycarbonate polymer component is a branched chain polycarbonate polymer; c. from a... | Disclosed herein are thermally conductive blended polycarbonate compositions with improved thermal conductivity and mechanical performance properties. The resulting compositions, comprising one or more polycarbonate polymers and one or more thermally conductive fillers, can be used in the manufacture of articles requir... | 1,700 |
1,542 | 1,542 | 12,621,835 | 1,734 | A joint compound system includes a set-inhibited, pre-wetted, setting-type, ready-mix joint compound and a set initiator. The set-inhibited, pre-wetted, setting-type joint compound includes a ready-mixed, setting-type joint compound base with a calcium-free phosphate set preventing agent that impedes chemical hydration... | 1. A joint compound system comprising:
alum; a calcium-free phosphate set-preventing agent; water; and a setting type joint compound base comprising calcium sulfate hemihydrate, wherein said joint compound base has no added calcium carbonate and said calcium sulfate hemihydrate comprises less than about 2% by weight ca... | A joint compound system includes a set-inhibited, pre-wetted, setting-type, ready-mix joint compound and a set initiator. The set-inhibited, pre-wetted, setting-type joint compound includes a ready-mixed, setting-type joint compound base with a calcium-free phosphate set preventing agent that impedes chemical hydration... | 1,700 |
1,543 | 1,543 | 14,247,376 | 1,745 | A method for forming a three-dimensional object using layer by layer formation of the object through application of stereolithography. More specifically, the formation of a three-dimensional object using a three-dimensional printer based on thermal stereolithography and phase change materials comprising a combination o... | 1. A method for forming three-dimensional objects comprising:
providing a phase change material, wherein the phase change material comprises a crystalline compound and an amorphous compound; heating the phase change material to a jetting temperature; jetting the phase change material in layers on top of one another, wh... | A method for forming a three-dimensional object using layer by layer formation of the object through application of stereolithography. More specifically, the formation of a three-dimensional object using a three-dimensional printer based on thermal stereolithography and phase change materials comprising a combination o... | 1,700 |
1,544 | 1,544 | 14,406,915 | 1,767 | A flame-retardant polymer composition comprising a mineral filler and a polymer, said mineral filler comprising a calcium compound, characterised in that the calcium compound is a fire-resistant additive in the form of calcium hydroxide, having a specific surface calculated according to the BET method greater than 25 m... | 1. A flame-retardant polymer composition comprising a mineral filler and a polymer, said mineral filler comprising a calcium compound, characterized in that the calcium compound is a fire-resistant additive in the form of calcium hydroxide having a specific surface area computed according to the BET method greater than... | A flame-retardant polymer composition comprising a mineral filler and a polymer, said mineral filler comprising a calcium compound, characterised in that the calcium compound is a fire-resistant additive in the form of calcium hydroxide, having a specific surface calculated according to the BET method greater than 25 m... | 1,700 |
1,545 | 1,545 | 14,363,311 | 1,746 | The present invention provides an adhesive film comprising a colored polyvinyl chloride film having opposite first and second major sides, the first major side having an adhesive layer protected by a release liner and a primer layer arranged between the colored polyvinyl chloride film and the adhesive layer, the primer... | 1. Adhesive film comprising a colored polyvinyl chloride film having opposite first and second major sides, the first major side having an adhesive layer protected by a release liner and a primer layer arranged between the colored polyvinyl chloride film and the adhesive layer, the primer layer comprising an aminoplast... | The present invention provides an adhesive film comprising a colored polyvinyl chloride film having opposite first and second major sides, the first major side having an adhesive layer protected by a release liner and a primer layer arranged between the colored polyvinyl chloride film and the adhesive layer, the primer... | 1,700 |
1,546 | 1,546 | 14,096,289 | 1,773 | Membranes having parallel channels in a surface of the membranes, wherein the channels have side walls having rough surfaces; filters and devices including at least one membrane, and methods of making and using the membranes, are disclosed. | 1. A microporous polymeric membrane comprising
(a) a first surface, comprising a microporous surface, (b) a second surface comprising a microporous surface; and (c) a microporous bulk between the first surface and the second surface;
wherein the membrane has a machine direction and a cross machine direction, and the fi... | Membranes having parallel channels in a surface of the membranes, wherein the channels have side walls having rough surfaces; filters and devices including at least one membrane, and methods of making and using the membranes, are disclosed.1. A microporous polymeric membrane comprising
(a) a first surface, comprising a... | 1,700 |
1,547 | 1,547 | 14,447,922 | 1,726 | A gas sensor including a housing containing a potassium permanganate element sandwiched between two polytetrafluoroethylene elements, a carbon element, a polytetrafluoroethylene element located adjacent to the carbon element, a sensing electrode, a reference electrode, and a counter electrode with attached current coll... | 1. A gas sensor comprising:
a housing; an opening in the housing; a plurality of electrodes disposed within the housing; a filter disposed within the housing between the opening and the plurality of electrodes, wherein the filter comprises two or more chemicals that are cross-reactive; and a barrier disposed between at... | A gas sensor including a housing containing a potassium permanganate element sandwiched between two polytetrafluoroethylene elements, a carbon element, a polytetrafluoroethylene element located adjacent to the carbon element, a sensing electrode, a reference electrode, and a counter electrode with attached current coll... | 1,700 |
1,548 | 1,548 | 13,389,376 | 1,789 | A production plant for a ground covering structure ( 6 ) comprises a plant inlet zone and a plant outlet zone for a grid reinforcing member ( 10 ). The plant further comprises movement means ( 4 ) designed in operation to move the grid reinforcing member ( 10 ) along a predetermined path from the inlet zone to the outl... | 1. A production plant for a ground covering structure (6), said plant comprising:
a plant inlet zone and a plant outlet zone for a grid type reinforcing member (10), movement means (4) designed in operation to move the grid type reinforcing member (10) along a predetermined path from the inlet zone to the outlet zone, ... | A production plant for a ground covering structure ( 6 ) comprises a plant inlet zone and a plant outlet zone for a grid reinforcing member ( 10 ). The plant further comprises movement means ( 4 ) designed in operation to move the grid reinforcing member ( 10 ) along a predetermined path from the inlet zone to the outl... | 1,700 |
1,549 | 1,549 | 14,182,436 | 1,778 | A gas diffusion layer (GDL) for fuel cell applications that can prevented channels of a bipolar plate from being intruded. The gas diffusion layer is manufactured by cutting a GDL material at a certain angle such that a machine direction of the inherent high stiffness of the GDL material is not in parallel with a major... | 1-8. (canceled) 9. A method of manufacturing a compressible gas diffusion layer (GDL) for fuel cell applications, the fuel cell comprising a polymer electrolyte membrane, catalyst layers, gas diffusion layers and bipolar plates, wherein the gas diffusion layer is attached to an outer surface of each of catalyst layers ... | A gas diffusion layer (GDL) for fuel cell applications that can prevented channels of a bipolar plate from being intruded. The gas diffusion layer is manufactured by cutting a GDL material at a certain angle such that a machine direction of the inherent high stiffness of the GDL material is not in parallel with a major... | 1,700 |
1,550 | 1,550 | 14,174,456 | 1,712 | An organic light emitting diode (OLED) architecture in which efficient operation is achieved without requiring a blocking layer by locating the recombination zone close to the hole transport side of the emissive layer. Aryl-based hosts and Ir-based dopants with suitable concentrations result in an efficient phosphoresc... | 1. A device comprising:
an anode and a cathode; an emissive layer disposed between and electrically connected to the anode and the cathode, the emissive layer comprising an organic host and an organic dopant; an organic hole transport layer between the anode and the emissive layer; an organic electron transport layer b... | An organic light emitting diode (OLED) architecture in which efficient operation is achieved without requiring a blocking layer by locating the recombination zone close to the hole transport side of the emissive layer. Aryl-based hosts and Ir-based dopants with suitable concentrations result in an efficient phosphoresc... | 1,700 |
1,551 | 1,551 | 13,808,767 | 1,764 | A polyethylene composition having a good balance of strength, flexibility and processability is disclosed, comprising (a) 40-55 wt % of a copolymer fraction (A) comprising ethylene and a C 4 -C 10 alpha-olefin, and having an MI 2 of from greater than 300 to 800 g/10 min or a Mw of 15 to 35 kDa; and (b) 45-60 wt % of ... | 1-17. (canceled) 18. Polyethylene composition comprising
(a) 40-55 wt % of a copolymer fraction (A) comprising ethylene and a C4-C10 alpha-olefin, and having an MI2 of from greater than 300 to 800 g/10 min; and (b) 45-60 wt % of a copolymer fraction (B) comprising ethylene and a C4-C10 alpha-olefin, wherein the composi... | A polyethylene composition having a good balance of strength, flexibility and processability is disclosed, comprising (a) 40-55 wt % of a copolymer fraction (A) comprising ethylene and a C 4 -C 10 alpha-olefin, and having an MI 2 of from greater than 300 to 800 g/10 min or a Mw of 15 to 35 kDa; and (b) 45-60 wt % of ... | 1,700 |
1,552 | 1,552 | 12,228,820 | 1,762 | Gelcoat compositions comprising a base resin, a reactive diluent component, a pigment and more than about 2% by weight inorganic extended fillers wherein the reactive diluent component either a) comprises styrene and one or more alternative reactive diluents or b) consists of one or more alternative reactive diluents. ... | 1. A gelcoat composition comprising a base resin, a reactive diluent component, a pigment and more than about 2% by weight inorganic extended filler wherein the reactive diluent component either a) comprises styrene and one or more alternative reactive diluents or b) consists of one or more alternative reactive diluent... | Gelcoat compositions comprising a base resin, a reactive diluent component, a pigment and more than about 2% by weight inorganic extended fillers wherein the reactive diluent component either a) comprises styrene and one or more alternative reactive diluents or b) consists of one or more alternative reactive diluents. ... | 1,700 |
1,553 | 1,553 | 13,995,880 | 1,733 | It is an object to provide an aluminum alloy foil for an electrode current collector, the foil having a high post-drying strength after application of an active material while keeping a high electrical conductivity. Disclosed is an aluminum alloy foil for an electrode current collector, comprising 0.03 to 0.1 mass % (h... | 1. An aluminum alloy foil for an electrode current collector, comprising 0.03 to 0.1 mass % (hereinafter, “mass %” is simply referred to as “%”) of Fe, 0.01 to 0.1% of Si, and 0.0001 to 0.01% of Cu, with the rest consisting of Al and unavoidable impurities, wherein the aluminum alloy foil after final cold rolling has a... | It is an object to provide an aluminum alloy foil for an electrode current collector, the foil having a high post-drying strength after application of an active material while keeping a high electrical conductivity. Disclosed is an aluminum alloy foil for an electrode current collector, comprising 0.03 to 0.1 mass % (h... | 1,700 |
1,554 | 1,554 | 14,260,925 | 1,741 | A glass manufacturing apparatus comprises a forming device configured to produce a glass ribbon and a control device configured to independently operate a first pull roll apparatus and a second pull roll apparatus such that the first pull roll apparatus rotates with a substantially constant torque the second pull roll ... | 1. A glass manufacturing apparatus comprising:
a forming device configured to produce a glass ribbon including a width; a first pull roll apparatus configured to draw the glass ribbon from the forming device along a draw path extending transverse to the width of the glass ribbon; a second pull roll apparatus positioned... | A glass manufacturing apparatus comprises a forming device configured to produce a glass ribbon and a control device configured to independently operate a first pull roll apparatus and a second pull roll apparatus such that the first pull roll apparatus rotates with a substantially constant torque the second pull roll ... | 1,700 |
1,555 | 1,555 | 13,761,449 | 1,723 | A positive active material for a lithium secondary battery is a compound represented by Formula 1 and is in a form of primary particles having a particle diameter in a range of 80 to 400 nm. Formula 1: Li a Ni x Co y Mn z M 1-x-y-z O 2 , wherein metal M is selected from the group of B, Cr, V, Ti, Fe, Zr, Zn, Si, Y, Nb,... | 1. A positive active material for a lithium secondary battery, the positive active material being a compound represented by Formula 1 below and being in a form of primary particles having a particle diameter in a range of 80 to 400 nm:
LiaNixCoyMnzM1-x-y-zO2 Formula 1
wherein metal M is selected from the group of B,... | A positive active material for a lithium secondary battery is a compound represented by Formula 1 and is in a form of primary particles having a particle diameter in a range of 80 to 400 nm. Formula 1: Li a Ni x Co y Mn z M 1-x-y-z O 2 , wherein metal M is selected from the group of B, Cr, V, Ti, Fe, Zr, Zn, Si, Y, Nb,... | 1,700 |
1,556 | 1,556 | 14,247,894 | 1,741 | A method of forming an optical fiber includes the steps of forming a soot blank of a silica-based cladding material, wherein the soot blank has a top surface and a bulk density of between 0.8 g/cm2 and 1.6 g/cm3. At least one hole is drilled in the top surface of the soot blank. At least one core cane member is positio... | 1. A method of forming an optical fiber, comprising the following steps:
forming a soot blank of a silica-based cladding material with the soot blank having a top surface and a bulk density of between 0.8 g/cm3 and 1.6 g/cm3; drilling at least one hole in the top surface of the soot blank; positioning at least one core... | A method of forming an optical fiber includes the steps of forming a soot blank of a silica-based cladding material, wherein the soot blank has a top surface and a bulk density of between 0.8 g/cm2 and 1.6 g/cm3. At least one hole is drilled in the top surface of the soot blank. At least one core cane member is positio... | 1,700 |
1,557 | 1,557 | 13,377,457 | 1,716 | The CMP polishing liquid for polishing palladium of this invention comprises an organic solvent, 1,2,4-triazole, a phosphorus acid compound, an oxidizing agent and an abrasive. The substrate polishing method is a method for polishing a substrate with a polishing cloth while supplying a CMP polishing liquid between the ... | 1. A CMP polishing liquid for polishing palladium, comprising an organic solvent, 1,2,4-triazole, a phosphorus acid compound, an oxidizing agent and an abrasive. 2. The CMP polishing liquid for polishing palladium according to claim 1, comprising at least one kind selected from among a glycol, a glycol derivative, an a... | The CMP polishing liquid for polishing palladium of this invention comprises an organic solvent, 1,2,4-triazole, a phosphorus acid compound, an oxidizing agent and an abrasive. The substrate polishing method is a method for polishing a substrate with a polishing cloth while supplying a CMP polishing liquid between the ... | 1,700 |
1,558 | 1,558 | 14,210,928 | 1,788 | A ceramic matrix composite having improved operating characteristics includes a barrier layer. | 1. A ceramic matrix composite comprising:
a matrix; a fiber preform embedded within the matrix; and wherein the matrix includes a rigidization layer, an infiltration layer, and a barrier layer sandwiched between the rigidization layer and the infiltration layer. 2. The ceramic matrix composite of claim 1 wherein the ce... | A ceramic matrix composite having improved operating characteristics includes a barrier layer.1. A ceramic matrix composite comprising:
a matrix; a fiber preform embedded within the matrix; and wherein the matrix includes a rigidization layer, an infiltration layer, and a barrier layer sandwiched between the rigidizati... | 1,700 |
1,559 | 1,559 | 13,549,699 | 1,777 | The present invention aims at reducing the time required for a series of analyses in the sequential performance of gradient analyses under a variety of conditions. To this end, in a control apparatus for controlling the operation of a liquid chromatograph having a gradient analysis function in which a mobile phase comp... | 1. A control apparatus for controlling an operation of a liquid chromatograph that has a gradient analysis function in which a chromatograph analysis is performed while a mixture ratio of a plurality of solvents composing a mobile phase is temporally changed, the control apparatus comprising:
a) an analysis controller ... | The present invention aims at reducing the time required for a series of analyses in the sequential performance of gradient analyses under a variety of conditions. To this end, in a control apparatus for controlling the operation of a liquid chromatograph having a gradient analysis function in which a mobile phase comp... | 1,700 |
1,560 | 1,560 | 12,937,310 | 1,783 | A component coated with a thermal barrier coating (TBC), wherein the TBC includes an outer surface layer and at least one underlying layer, wherein the outer surface layer has a thickness of not more than 50% of a thickness of the TBC, has a lower average porosity than the at least one underlying layer and includes an ... | 1. A component coated with a thermal barrier coating (TBC), wherein the TBC includes an outer surface layer and at least one underlying layer, wherein the outer surface layer has a thickness of not more than 50% of a thickness of the TBC, has a lower average porosity than the at least one underlying layer and includes ... | A component coated with a thermal barrier coating (TBC), wherein the TBC includes an outer surface layer and at least one underlying layer, wherein the outer surface layer has a thickness of not more than 50% of a thickness of the TBC, has a lower average porosity than the at least one underlying layer and includes an ... | 1,700 |
1,561 | 1,561 | 14,646,826 | 1,798 | The invention relates to a cartridge ( 100 ) with an inlet portion ( 110 ) that is connected to an assay chamber ( 120 ) and a suction reservoir ( 140 ). The inlet portion ( 110 ) is designed for a direct uptake of sample medium, for example of blood from a patient. During this uptake, air is trapped in the assay chamb... | 1. A cartridge for the uptake and processing of a medium or sample fluid (SF), comprising:
a) and inlet portion with an inlet via which the medium (SF) can be taken up; b) an assay chamber in which the medium can be processed; c) a suction reservoir; wherein the assay chamber and the suction reservoir are connected to ... | The invention relates to a cartridge ( 100 ) with an inlet portion ( 110 ) that is connected to an assay chamber ( 120 ) and a suction reservoir ( 140 ). The inlet portion ( 110 ) is designed for a direct uptake of sample medium, for example of blood from a patient. During this uptake, air is trapped in the assay chamb... | 1,700 |
1,562 | 1,562 | 14,384,813 | 1,783 | Fire resistant composite structures. As an example, a fire resistant composite structure can have a foam material, a geopolymer thermal protection layer adhered to the foam material, and a facing adhered to the geopolymer layer. The geopolymer thermal protection layer can be formed by curing geopolymer precursors havin... | 1. A fire resistant composite structure comprising:
a foam material; a geopolymer thermal protection layer adhered to the foam material, wherein the geopolymer thermal protection layer is formed by curing geopolymer precursors having a silicon to aluminum mole ratio in a range of 1.0:0.1 to 1.0:3.3; and a facing adhere... | Fire resistant composite structures. As an example, a fire resistant composite structure can have a foam material, a geopolymer thermal protection layer adhered to the foam material, and a facing adhered to the geopolymer layer. The geopolymer thermal protection layer can be formed by curing geopolymer precursors havin... | 1,700 |
1,563 | 1,563 | 13,060,818 | 1,731 | The invention relates to a method for treating the surfaces of solid particles to improve the processability of the solid particles in the electrostatic field and to reduce the dust formation which occurs during the processing of the solid particles. | 1. Solid particles from the group corundum, melted corundum, sintered corundum, zirconium corundum, silicon carbide, boron carbide, cubic boron nitride, diamond and/or mixtures thereof, which have a surface treatment in the form of a physically applied coating, characterized in that the coating comprises at least one p... | The invention relates to a method for treating the surfaces of solid particles to improve the processability of the solid particles in the electrostatic field and to reduce the dust formation which occurs during the processing of the solid particles.1. Solid particles from the group corundum, melted corundum, sintered ... | 1,700 |
1,564 | 1,564 | 14,410,507 | 1,732 | The present invention relates to thermally inhibited starch and starchy flours produced by heat treatment of native starch that is pre-dried where necessary to a dry matter content of more than or equal to 95% by weight, preferably 98% by weight, particularly preferably 99% by weight, wherein said starch, pre-dried whe... | 1.-10. (canceled) 11. A method of producing a thermally inhibited starch or starchy flour comprising heat-treating a native starch in a spiral vibratory conveyor in the presence of at least 0.1% by volume oxygen at a product temperature in excess of 100° C., wherein the starch has a dry matter content greater than or e... | The present invention relates to thermally inhibited starch and starchy flours produced by heat treatment of native starch that is pre-dried where necessary to a dry matter content of more than or equal to 95% by weight, preferably 98% by weight, particularly preferably 99% by weight, wherein said starch, pre-dried whe... | 1,700 |
1,565 | 1,565 | 14,112,496 | 1,782 | There is provided an optical laminate which secures adhesiveness between the (meth)acrylic resin film (base material film) and a hard coat layer, and can prevent a reduction in scratch resistance. An optical laminate according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a base material layer formed of a (meth)a... | 1. An optical laminate, comprising:
a base material layer formed of a (meth)acrylic resin film; and a hard coat layer formed by applying a composition for forming a hard coat layer to the (meth)acrylic resin film, wherein: the composition for forming a hard coat layer contains a compound (A) having 9 or more radically ... | There is provided an optical laminate which secures adhesiveness between the (meth)acrylic resin film (base material film) and a hard coat layer, and can prevent a reduction in scratch resistance. An optical laminate according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a base material layer formed of a (meth)a... | 1,700 |
1,566 | 1,566 | 14,551,859 | 1,793 | Exemplary embodiments provide methods of making a masa and exemplary corn-based snack food products made from the masa. The methods of making the masa include the steps of hydrating kernel corn; grinding the hydrated corn; and adding corn flour previously treated to deactivate enzymes therein to thereby make a masa com... | 1. A method of making a masa, the method comprising:
hydrating kernel corn; grinding the hydrated corn; and adding corn flour treated to deactivate enzymes therein to thereby make a masa comprised of hydrated ground corn and the added treated corn flour. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of adding treated corn... | Exemplary embodiments provide methods of making a masa and exemplary corn-based snack food products made from the masa. The methods of making the masa include the steps of hydrating kernel corn; grinding the hydrated corn; and adding corn flour previously treated to deactivate enzymes therein to thereby make a masa com... | 1,700 |
1,567 | 1,567 | 14,226,872 | 1,787 | The present invention relates to a laminate comprising coated or uncoated paperboard coated with a film that comprises a polymeric binder, TiO 2 , and tetrapotassium pyrophosphate. Paper or paperboard coated with a film containing tetrapotassium pyrophosphate shows excellent optical properties. | 1. A laminate comprising coated or uncoated paperboard; and a 5- to 35-μm thick layer of a film adhered to the coated or uncoated paper or paperboard; wherein the film comprises a) from 3 to 25 weight percent of a polymeric binder; b) from 5 to 35 weight percent TiO2; and
c) from 0.05 to 2 weight percent tetrapotassium... | The present invention relates to a laminate comprising coated or uncoated paperboard coated with a film that comprises a polymeric binder, TiO 2 , and tetrapotassium pyrophosphate. Paper or paperboard coated with a film containing tetrapotassium pyrophosphate shows excellent optical properties.1. A laminate comprising ... | 1,700 |
1,568 | 1,568 | 13,807,528 | 1,783 | The invention provides coating systems comprising a) a base layer, b) middle layer and c) top layer, whereby each of the layers a), b) and c) is based on mineral binder, filler, polymers from one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers and optional further additives, and whereby the middle layer contains additionall... | 1. Coating systems comprising a) a base layer, b) a middle layer and c) a top layer, whereby each of the layers a), b) and c) is based on mineral binder, filler, polymers from one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers and optional further additives, and whereby the middle layer contains additionally light weight a... | The invention provides coating systems comprising a) a base layer, b) middle layer and c) top layer, whereby each of the layers a), b) and c) is based on mineral binder, filler, polymers from one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers and optional further additives, and whereby the middle layer contains additionall... | 1,700 |
1,569 | 1,569 | 13,930,685 | 1,736 | An aluminum alloy sheet exhibits excellent surface quality after anodizing without showing a band-like streak pattern. The aluminum alloy sheet is a 5000 series aluminum alloy sheet that includes 1.0 to 6.0 mass % of Mg, wherein the concentration of Mg in a solid-solution state that is present in an outermost surface a... | 1. An aluminum alloy sheet that exhibits excellent surface quality after anodizing, the aluminum alloy sheet being a 5000 series aluminum alloy sheet that comprises 1.0 to 6.0 mass % of Mg, and requires an anodic oxide coating, a concentration of Mg in a solid-solution state that is present in an outermost surface area... | An aluminum alloy sheet exhibits excellent surface quality after anodizing without showing a band-like streak pattern. The aluminum alloy sheet is a 5000 series aluminum alloy sheet that includes 1.0 to 6.0 mass % of Mg, wherein the concentration of Mg in a solid-solution state that is present in an outermost surface a... | 1,700 |
1,570 | 1,570 | 14,342,441 | 1,787 | The present application relates to a film having a polyester layer comprising a blend of amorphous polyester and a copolymer of an olefin and a hydrocarbon ester of an acrylic acid, wherein the amount of copolymer is at least 30 parts per 100 parts by weight of amorphous polyester and wherein the polyester layer exhibi... | 1. Film having a polyester layer comprising
a blend of amorphous polyester and a copolymer of an olefin and a hydrocarbon ester of an acrylic acid, wherein the amount of copolymer is at least 30 parts per 100 parts by weight of amorphous polyester and wherein the polyester layer exhibits an E-modulus at 23° C. of at le... | The present application relates to a film having a polyester layer comprising a blend of amorphous polyester and a copolymer of an olefin and a hydrocarbon ester of an acrylic acid, wherein the amount of copolymer is at least 30 parts per 100 parts by weight of amorphous polyester and wherein the polyester layer exhibi... | 1,700 |
1,571 | 1,571 | 12,265,727 | 1,779 | The invention providing methods of loading and unloading particulate from microchannels in apparatus that contains multiple microchannels, typically apparatus that is designed to operate with hundreds or thousands of particulate-containing microchannels. Aligning a sonicating head at one end of a set of microchannels p... | 1. A method of increasing packing density of particulates loaded into a plurality of microchannels in microchannel apparatus, comprising:
providing a microchannel apparatus comprising a plurality of microchannels that comprise particulates; positioning a ultrasound-producing head at one end of the plurality of microcha... | The invention providing methods of loading and unloading particulate from microchannels in apparatus that contains multiple microchannels, typically apparatus that is designed to operate with hundreds or thousands of particulate-containing microchannels. Aligning a sonicating head at one end of a set of microchannels p... | 1,700 |
1,572 | 1,572 | 14,441,971 | 1,732 | A method for treating a cast iron workpiece to increase a useful life thereof includes machining the workpiece to provide a finish surface thereon and deforming the finish surface of the workpiece by rubbing the finish surface against a blunt tool ( 80,80′ ), thereby forming a nanocrystallized surface layer ( 70 ). The... | 1. A method for treating a cast iron workpiece to increase a useful life thereof, the method comprising:
either i) stress relieving the workpiece, or ii) refraining from stress relieving the workpiece; machining the workpiece to provide a finish surface thereon; deforming the finish surface of the workpiece by rubbing ... | A method for treating a cast iron workpiece to increase a useful life thereof includes machining the workpiece to provide a finish surface thereon and deforming the finish surface of the workpiece by rubbing the finish surface against a blunt tool ( 80,80′ ), thereby forming a nanocrystallized surface layer ( 70 ). The... | 1,700 |
1,573 | 1,573 | 13,697,726 | 1,732 | The present invention relates to a process for producing microcellulose comprising subjecting fibrous cellulosic material to acid hydrolysis at a temperature from 10° C. to less than 140° C. and at a consistency of at least 8% on dry weight of the cellulose, wherein the amount of added acid is from 0.2 to 2%, preferabl... | 1. A process for producing microcellulose comprising subjecting fibrous cellulosic material to acid hydrolysis at a temperature from 110° C. to less than 140° C. and at a consistency of at least 8% on dry weight of the cellulose, wherein the amount of added acid is from 0.2 to 2%, preferably from 0.3 to 1.9%, more pref... | The present invention relates to a process for producing microcellulose comprising subjecting fibrous cellulosic material to acid hydrolysis at a temperature from 10° C. to less than 140° C. and at a consistency of at least 8% on dry weight of the cellulose, wherein the amount of added acid is from 0.2 to 2%, preferabl... | 1,700 |
1,574 | 1,574 | 13,597,523 | 1,771 | Heavy oil feeds are hydroprocessed in the presence of a solvent and in the presence of a catalyst with a median pore size of about 85 Å to about 120 Å under conditions that provide a variety of benefits. The solvent can be an added solvent or a portion of the liquid effluent from hydroprocessing. The processes allow fo... | 1. A process for producing a hydroprocessed product, comprising:
exposing a combined feedstock comprising a heavy oil feed component and a solvent component to a hydroprocessing catalyst comprising a Group VIII non-noble metal and a Group VI metal and having a median pore size of about 85 Å to about 120 Å, under effect... | Heavy oil feeds are hydroprocessed in the presence of a solvent and in the presence of a catalyst with a median pore size of about 85 Å to about 120 Å under conditions that provide a variety of benefits. The solvent can be an added solvent or a portion of the liquid effluent from hydroprocessing. The processes allow fo... | 1,700 |
1,575 | 1,575 | 13,591,568 | 1,783 | Onto a substrate, a first material containing one of elements A and B is supplied, and an oxidant is supplied to form a first layer containing an oxide of the one of the elements A and B. Then, a second material containing the other of the elements A and B is supplied, and an oxidant is supplied to form a second layer ... | 1. A composite oxide film comprising a composite oxide represented by the composition formula of AXB6O1.5X+12 (6≦X≦30) containing a trivalent element A, a tetravalent element B, and an oxygen O,
the composite oxide film having a thickness of 50 to 500 nm. 2. The composite oxide film according to claim 1, wherein the co... | Onto a substrate, a first material containing one of elements A and B is supplied, and an oxidant is supplied to form a first layer containing an oxide of the one of the elements A and B. Then, a second material containing the other of the elements A and B is supplied, and an oxidant is supplied to form a second layer ... | 1,700 |
1,576 | 1,576 | 14,008,471 | 1,792 | The present invention relates to a filter element for the extraction or brewing of beverages. In particular, the filter element facilitates brewing through increased permeability of fluid from a brewed beverage from brewable particles, such fluid including liquid and gas, and the easing of gas build up in a brewing dev... | 1. A beverage cartridge for use in a beverage maker, comprising:
a. A chamber, said chamber having at least one substantially enclosed portion, said at least one substantially enclosed portion having a base with a perimeter and a wall connected to said perimeter of said base, said chamber being configured to receive an... | The present invention relates to a filter element for the extraction or brewing of beverages. In particular, the filter element facilitates brewing through increased permeability of fluid from a brewed beverage from brewable particles, such fluid including liquid and gas, and the easing of gas build up in a brewing dev... | 1,700 |
1,577 | 1,577 | 11,620,744 | 1,716 | A process for depositing a thin film material on a substrate is disclosed, comprising simultaneously directing a series of gas flows from the output face of a delivery head of a thin film deposition system toward the surface of a substrate, and wherein the series of gas flows comprises at least a first reactive gaseous... | 1. A deposition system for thin film deposition of a solid material onto a substrate comprising:
a) a plurality of sources for, respectively, a plurality of gaseous materials comprising at least a first, a second, and a third source for a first, a second, and a third gaseous material, respectively; b) a delivery head f... | A process for depositing a thin film material on a substrate is disclosed, comprising simultaneously directing a series of gas flows from the output face of a delivery head of a thin film deposition system toward the surface of a substrate, and wherein the series of gas flows comprises at least a first reactive gaseous... | 1,700 |
1,578 | 1,578 | 10,399,343 | 1,727 | A battery with an excellent discharge load characteristic and low temperature discharge characteristic is provided. The battery comprises a wound electrode where a strip-shaped positive electrode and a strip-shaped negative electrode are wound with a separator ( 23 ) therebetween which is impregnated with an electrolyt... | 1. A battery comprising a positive electrode and a negative electrode which are placed to face each other, and an electrolyte and a separator which are located therebetween, wherein the separator includes a macroporous film having an average pore size of 0.15 μm or less and an average ratio of a shortest internal diame... | A battery with an excellent discharge load characteristic and low temperature discharge characteristic is provided. The battery comprises a wound electrode where a strip-shaped positive electrode and a strip-shaped negative electrode are wound with a separator ( 23 ) therebetween which is impregnated with an electrolyt... | 1,700 |
1,579 | 1,579 | 13,816,206 | 1,718 | By producing a resin composition containing (A) an epoxy resin having two or more epoxy groups in one molecule thereof and containing a hexanediol structure, (B) an ultraviolet ray active ester group-containing compound, and (C) an epoxy resin curing accelerator, even in a state where an irregular shape of the surface ... | 1. A resin composition containing (A) an epoxy resin having two or more epoxy groups in one molecule thereof and having a structural unit derived from an alkylene glycol having a carbon number of from 3 to 10 in a main chain thereof, (B) an ultraviolet ray active ester group-containing compound, and (C) an epoxy resin ... | By producing a resin composition containing (A) an epoxy resin having two or more epoxy groups in one molecule thereof and containing a hexanediol structure, (B) an ultraviolet ray active ester group-containing compound, and (C) an epoxy resin curing accelerator, even in a state where an irregular shape of the surface ... | 1,700 |
1,580 | 1,580 | 14,293,418 | 1,791 | The invention relates to edible film-shaped cola-flavored preparations which disintegrate quickly and without leaving a residue when coming in contact with moisture. In advantageous embodiments, edible, water-soluble, film-shaped preparations containing cola flavoring are provided that contain hydroxypropylated pea sta... | 1. An edible, water-soluble, film-shaped preparation containing cola flavouring, wherein said preparation dissolves quickly upon contact with moisture and does not leave a residue, and wherein said preparation contains a film-forming polymer being a hydroxypropylated starch derivative selected from the group consisting... | The invention relates to edible film-shaped cola-flavored preparations which disintegrate quickly and without leaving a residue when coming in contact with moisture. In advantageous embodiments, edible, water-soluble, film-shaped preparations containing cola flavoring are provided that contain hydroxypropylated pea sta... | 1,700 |
1,581 | 1,581 | 14,549,303 | 1,766 | A composition comprising a fluid, and a material dispersed in the fluid, the material made up of particles having a complex three dimensional surface area such as a sharp blade-like surface, the particles having an aspect ratio larger than 0.7 for promoting kinetic boundary layer mixing in a non-linear-viscosity zone. ... | 1-62. (canceled) 63. An improved additive for use in a fluid flowing through equipment where the flowing fluid has a stream velocity (U) and a boundary layer flow velocity (u), wherein (U) and (u) are affected by filler loading, heat transfer, shear effects and chemical reactions, wherein the improvement comprises:
par... | A composition comprising a fluid, and a material dispersed in the fluid, the material made up of particles having a complex three dimensional surface area such as a sharp blade-like surface, the particles having an aspect ratio larger than 0.7 for promoting kinetic boundary layer mixing in a non-linear-viscosity zone. ... | 1,700 |
1,582 | 1,582 | 14,441,486 | 1,788 | A conductive resilient hollow microsphere comprises a conductive layer enclosing a resilient polymeric hollow microsphere. An adhesive composition includes an insulating adhesive component and a plurality of the conductive resilient hollow microspheres. Adhesive articles including the adhesive composition are also disc... | 1-15. (canceled) 16. A conductive resilient hollow microsphere comprising a conductive layer enclosing a resilient polymeric hollow microsphere. 17. The conductive resilient hollow microsphere of claim 16, wherein the resilient polymeric hollow microsphere comprises a copolymer of acrylonitrile and methacrylonitrile. 1... | A conductive resilient hollow microsphere comprises a conductive layer enclosing a resilient polymeric hollow microsphere. An adhesive composition includes an insulating adhesive component and a plurality of the conductive resilient hollow microspheres. Adhesive articles including the adhesive composition are also disc... | 1,700 |
1,583 | 1,583 | 12,136,588 | 1,793 | The present invention relates to a method for producing and packaging a dairy product, particularly mozzarella cheese, and a packaging method therefor which is studied to facilitate the handling and improve preservability of the latter.
Particularly, the present invention relates to a method for preparing and pac... | 1. A method for preparing and packaging a pasta filata cheese, comprising a step of substantially dry packaging, i.e. without preserving liquid, and heat packaging of said pasta filata cheese. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein said step of substantially dry and heat packaging is carried out at a temperature h... | The present invention relates to a method for producing and packaging a dairy product, particularly mozzarella cheese, and a packaging method therefor which is studied to facilitate the handling and improve preservability of the latter.
Particularly, the present invention relates to a method for preparing and pac... | 1,700 |
1,584 | 1,584 | 13,377,207 | 1,789 | Provided is a carbon fiber bundle for obtaining a fiber-reinforced plastic having high mechanical characteristics. An acrylonitrile swollen fiber for a carbon fiber having openings of 10 nm or more in width in the circumference direction of the swollen fiber at a ratio in the range of 0.3 openings/μm 2 or more and 2 o... | 1. An acrylonitrile swollen fiber for a carbon fiber having openings of 10 nm or more in width in the circumference direction of the swollen fiber at a ratio in the range of 0.3 openings/μm2 or more and 2 openings/μm2 or less on the surface of the swollen fiber, and that is not treated with a finishing oil agent. 2. Th... | Provided is a carbon fiber bundle for obtaining a fiber-reinforced plastic having high mechanical characteristics. An acrylonitrile swollen fiber for a carbon fiber having openings of 10 nm or more in width in the circumference direction of the swollen fiber at a ratio in the range of 0.3 openings/μm 2 or more and 2 o... | 1,700 |
1,585 | 1,585 | 15,103,897 | 1,768 | A polyester composition includes specific amounts of a poly(alkylene terephthalate), an impact modifier, glass fibers, and a flame retardant. The impact modifier includes a polyolefin elastomer, optionally in combination with a thermoplastic polyester elastomer. The flame retardant includes a metal dialkylphosphinate, ... | 1. A composition, comprising:
35 to 76 weight percent of a poly(alkylene terephthalate); 2 to 6 weight percent of an impact modifier comprising a polyolefin elastomer comprising an ethylene/1-octene copolymer, and, optionally, a thermoplastic polyester elastomer, provided that the amount of polyolefin elastomer does no... | A polyester composition includes specific amounts of a poly(alkylene terephthalate), an impact modifier, glass fibers, and a flame retardant. The impact modifier includes a polyolefin elastomer, optionally in combination with a thermoplastic polyester elastomer. The flame retardant includes a metal dialkylphosphinate, ... | 1,700 |
1,586 | 1,586 | 14,299,945 | 1,781 | An interlayer comprised of a thermoplastic resin, at least one high refractive index plasticizer and, optionally, a conventional plasticizer. The use of a thermoplastic resin, a high refractive index plasticizer, and, optionally, a conventional plasticizer reduces or minimizes the optical defects caused by different re... | 1. A multiple layer polymer interlayer comprising:
poly(vinyl butyral) resin; and at least one high refractive index plasticizer having a refractive index of at least about 1.460; wherein the multiple layer polymer interlayer has at least one soft layer and at least one stiff layer, and wherein the difference between t... | An interlayer comprised of a thermoplastic resin, at least one high refractive index plasticizer and, optionally, a conventional plasticizer. The use of a thermoplastic resin, a high refractive index plasticizer, and, optionally, a conventional plasticizer reduces or minimizes the optical defects caused by different re... | 1,700 |
1,587 | 1,587 | 14,684,091 | 1,729 | An electrochemical cell stack assembly is disclosed comprising a member made of an elastic and electrically conductive material placed between a bus bar and a starter plate. The elastic, electrically conducting member covers at least a peripheral region along a perimeter of a recess housing the bus bar to distribute co... | 1. An electrochemical cell stack comprising:
a) an elongated flat bus bar having two opposite generally flat side surfaces; b) an end plate having a recess on one side, the recess arranged to receive the bus bar so that one of the two opposite generally flat side surfaces of the bus bar is received into the recess, the... | An electrochemical cell stack assembly is disclosed comprising a member made of an elastic and electrically conductive material placed between a bus bar and a starter plate. The elastic, electrically conducting member covers at least a peripheral region along a perimeter of a recess housing the bus bar to distribute co... | 1,700 |
1,588 | 1,588 | 13,626,958 | 1,741 | Methods and apparatus provide for performing an ion exchange process by immersing a glass sheet into a molten salt bath at one or more first temperatures for a first period of time such that ions within the glass sheet proximate to a surface thereof are exchanged for larger ions from the molten salt bath, thereby produ... | 1. A method, comprising:
performing an ion exchange process by immersing a glass sheet into a molten salt bath at one or more first temperatures for a first period of time such that ions within the glass sheet proximate to a surface thereof are exchanged for larger ions from the molten salt bath, thereby producing: (i)... | Methods and apparatus provide for performing an ion exchange process by immersing a glass sheet into a molten salt bath at one or more first temperatures for a first period of time such that ions within the glass sheet proximate to a surface thereof are exchanged for larger ions from the molten salt bath, thereby produ... | 1,700 |
1,589 | 1,589 | 13,996,626 | 1,747 | An insert comprising a substrate and a flavouring agent, wherein the flavouring agent is present in an amount from 50 to 500 mg per cm 3 volume of the substrate. The insert is used for introducing a flavour, or increasing the level of flavour applied, to one or more smoking articles in a package of smoking articles, b... | 1. An insert comprising a substrate and a flavouring agent, wherein the flavouring agent is present in an amount from 50 to 500 mg per cm3 volume of the substrate. 2. An insert according to claim 1 wherein the flavouring agent is present in an amount from 100 to 475 mg per cm3 volume of the substrate. 3. An insert comp... | An insert comprising a substrate and a flavouring agent, wherein the flavouring agent is present in an amount from 50 to 500 mg per cm 3 volume of the substrate. The insert is used for introducing a flavour, or increasing the level of flavour applied, to one or more smoking articles in a package of smoking articles, b... | 1,700 |
1,590 | 1,590 | 13,169,562 | 1,782 | A bio-based polyethylene terephthalate polymer comprising from about 25 to about 75 weight percent of a terephthalate component and from about 20 to about 50 weight percent of a diol component, wherein at least about one weight percent of at least one of the terephthalate and/or the diol component is derived from at le... | 1-29. (canceled) 30. A beverage or food container comprising polyethylene terephthalate (PET) polymer, wherein the polymer comprises a terephthalate component and a diol component, and wherein greater than about 30 weight percent of the container is derived from at least one bio-based material. 31. The beverage or food... | A bio-based polyethylene terephthalate polymer comprising from about 25 to about 75 weight percent of a terephthalate component and from about 20 to about 50 weight percent of a diol component, wherein at least about one weight percent of at least one of the terephthalate and/or the diol component is derived from at le... | 1,700 |
1,591 | 1,591 | 14,119,379 | 1,734 | A negative electrode active material for an electric device includes an alloy containing Si in a range of greater than or equal to 27% by mass and less than 100% by mass, Sn in a range of greater than 0% by mass and less than or equal to 73% by mass, V in a range of greater than 0% by mass and less than or equal to 73%... | 1.-9. (canceled) 10. A negative electrode active material for a lithium ion secondary battery, comprising: an alloy containing Si in a range of greater than or equal to 27% by mass and less than 100% by mass, Sn in a range of greater than 10% by mass and less than or equal to 73% by mass, V in a range of greater than 6... | A negative electrode active material for an electric device includes an alloy containing Si in a range of greater than or equal to 27% by mass and less than 100% by mass, Sn in a range of greater than 0% by mass and less than or equal to 73% by mass, V in a range of greater than 0% by mass and less than or equal to 73%... | 1,700 |
1,592 | 1,592 | 14,207,196 | 1,792 | The invention is an improved process and system for producing a shaped snack chip. A shaping oven, which uses a chain edge conveyor having transverse slats with at least one spring affixed to the slats, is used to convert dough pieces into shaped pre-forms, which can optionally be further dehydrated to form shaped snac... | 1. A method for making a plurality of shaped food products, said method comprising the steps of:
providing food product preforms; transferring said preforms to a shaping oven, wherein said shaping oven comprises a conveyor comprising at least one convex mold; and drying said preforms inside said shaping oven to form sh... | The invention is an improved process and system for producing a shaped snack chip. A shaping oven, which uses a chain edge conveyor having transverse slats with at least one spring affixed to the slats, is used to convert dough pieces into shaped pre-forms, which can optionally be further dehydrated to form shaped snac... | 1,700 |
1,593 | 1,593 | 13,078,168 | 1,778 | The present invention provides a fuel cell stack with enhanced freeze-thaw durability. In particular, the fuel cell stack includes a gas diffusion layer between a membrane-electrode assembly and a bipolar plate. The gas diffusion layer has a structure that reduces contact resistance in a fuel cell and is cut at a certa... | 1. A fuel cell stack with enhanced freeze-thaw durability, the fuel cell stack comprising
a gas diffusion layer between a membrane-electrode assembly and a bipolar plate, wherein the gas diffusion layer has a structure that reduces contact resistance at interfaces in a fuel cell and has a stiffness in a width direction... | The present invention provides a fuel cell stack with enhanced freeze-thaw durability. In particular, the fuel cell stack includes a gas diffusion layer between a membrane-electrode assembly and a bipolar plate. The gas diffusion layer has a structure that reduces contact resistance in a fuel cell and is cut at a certa... | 1,700 |
1,594 | 1,594 | 13,634,587 | 1,783 | Optical stack is disclosed. The optical stack includes a light redirecting film that includes a first structured major surface that includes a plurality of unitary discrete structures. The optical stack also includes an optical adhesive layer that is disposed on the light directing film. At least portions of at least s... | 1. An optical stack comprising:
a light redirecting film comprising a first structured major surface comprising a plurality of unitary discrete structures; and an optical adhesive layer disposed on the light directing film, at least portions of at least some unitary discrete structures in the plurality of unitary discr... | Optical stack is disclosed. The optical stack includes a light redirecting film that includes a first structured major surface that includes a plurality of unitary discrete structures. The optical stack also includes an optical adhesive layer that is disposed on the light directing film. At least portions of at least s... | 1,700 |
1,595 | 1,595 | 14,173,193 | 1,763 | A one-component composition comprising:
1) a ketimine which is the reaction product of:
a) a dimer diamine; and b) a ketone; and
2) a blocked isocyanate. | 1. A one-component composition comprising:
1) a ketimine which is the reaction product of:
a) a dimer diamine; and
b) a ketone; and
2) a blocked isocyanate. 2. The one-component composition of claim 1, wherein:
the ketimine comprises the reaction product of a) (12E,15E)-N-[(21E,24E)-hexatriaconta-21,24-dienyl]hexatria... | A one-component composition comprising:
1) a ketimine which is the reaction product of:
a) a dimer diamine; and b) a ketone; and
2) a blocked isocyanate.1. A one-component composition comprising:
1) a ketimine which is the reaction product of:
a) a dimer diamine; and
b) a ketone; and... | 1,700 |
1,596 | 1,596 | 14,350,890 | 1,729 | A flooded lead-acid battery include a pasting substrate embedded into an active material of at least one surface of either the positive plates or the negative plates of each respective plurality, wherein the pasting substrate has an initial thickness. The pasting substrate thickness has a compressed thickness within th... | 1. A flooded lead-acid battery, comprising:
a container; a plurality of positive plates disposed in the container; a plurality of negative plates disposed in the container; a pasting substrate embedded into an active material of at least one surface of either the positive plates or the negative plates of each respectiv... | A flooded lead-acid battery include a pasting substrate embedded into an active material of at least one surface of either the positive plates or the negative plates of each respective plurality, wherein the pasting substrate has an initial thickness. The pasting substrate thickness has a compressed thickness within th... | 1,700 |
1,597 | 1,597 | 14,952,509 | 1,736 | A pellet for fertilizing and watering plants may include wool having fibers having lengths between about 1.5 cm and about 17 cm and natural lanolin. The pellet may also include a binding agent. Soil compositions for growing plants may include a growing media and a plurality of the pellets distributed within the growing... | 1. A pellet for fertilizing and watering plants, comprising:
wool comprising:
fibers having lengths between about 1.5 cm and about 17 cm; and
natural lanolin; and
a binding agent. 2. The pellet of claim 1, wherein each of the fibers of the wool has a length between about 2.5 cm and about 15 cm. 3. The pellet of claim ... | A pellet for fertilizing and watering plants may include wool having fibers having lengths between about 1.5 cm and about 17 cm and natural lanolin. The pellet may also include a binding agent. Soil compositions for growing plants may include a growing media and a plurality of the pellets distributed within the growing... | 1,700 |
1,598 | 1,598 | 12,809,462 | 1,787 | Provided is a thermoplastic polymer composition, including a thermoplastic elastomer (A) and a polyvinyl acetal (B), wherein the thermoplastic elastomer (A) is a styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer or an olefin-based thermoplastic elastomer. Thus, a thermoplastic polymer composition is provided that has good flexibil... | 1. A thermoplastic polymer composition, comprising a thermoplastic elastomer (A) and a polyvinyl acetal (B), wherein the thermoplastic elastomer (A) is a styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer or an olefin-based thermoplastic elastomer. 2. The thermoplastic polymer composition according to claim 1, wherein the thermopla... | Provided is a thermoplastic polymer composition, including a thermoplastic elastomer (A) and a polyvinyl acetal (B), wherein the thermoplastic elastomer (A) is a styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer or an olefin-based thermoplastic elastomer. Thus, a thermoplastic polymer composition is provided that has good flexibil... | 1,700 |
1,599 | 1,599 | 14,787,884 | 1,771 | The present invention relates to an engine oil additive composition, whereby a hydrophobically surface-modified nanodiamond is capable of being stably dispersed in oil for a long time by being used together with a specific dispersant. According to the present invention, the nanodiamond is stably dispersed in the engine... | 1. An engine oil additive composition, comprising:
60˜99% by weight of a base oil; 0.001˜0.5% by weight of a nano-diamond the surface of which is modified into a hydrophobic state; and a dispersion agent which is formed of 0.05˜10% by weight of oleylamine, 0.01˜5% by weight of polyalkenyl succinimide, and 0.5˜35% by we... | The present invention relates to an engine oil additive composition, whereby a hydrophobically surface-modified nanodiamond is capable of being stably dispersed in oil for a long time by being used together with a specific dispersant. According to the present invention, the nanodiamond is stably dispersed in the engine... | 1,700 |
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