Title: Container

Applicant/Assignee: RECKITT BENCKISER N.V

Application No.: 10/506296   Filing Date: 02/Mar/2005

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a device for receiving and holding a plurality of unit doses of a detergent composition and/or additive and for individually dispensing said unit doses into an automatic dishwashing machine over a plurality of washing cycles, wherein the device comprises (i) a housing adapted to receive said plurality of unit doses each separately contained in a package or compartment thereof, (ii) means for opening said package or compartment or for at least partly ejecting said unit dose therefrom

and (iii) means to allow access of water or wash liquor to said unit doses contained in the opened package or compartment or ejected therefrom within a controlled time period after opening thereof to allow dissolution of the unit dose into the water or wash liquor of the machine, as well as to a blister pack for use therewith.

Priority: GB20020005249 Applic. Date: 2002-03-06; WO2003GB00921 Applic. Date: 2003-03-05

Inventor: JOWETT LOUISE [GB]; PREUSCHEN JUDITH [DE]; RYMER SHAUN [GB]; SHEARSMITH PHIL [GB]; WIEDEMANN RALF [DE]

Title: Woven articles from synthetic yarns

Applicant/Assignee: SUN ISLE CASUAL FURNITURE, LLC CASUAL LIVING WORLDWIDE, INC

Application No.: 10/902556   Filing Date: 29/Jul/2004

Abstract:

A woven panel is formed from a plurality of elongated yarns, with and without a center core. The core yarns provide mechanical strength for the woven material in supporting the coreless yarns when used in load bearing articles such as the seat or back portions of an article of furniture.

Priority: US20030520959P Applic. Date: 2003-11-18

Inventor: SCHWARTZ LARRY [US]; MATHIS COLEY CHRIS [US]; CAUDLE CYNTHIA F [US]

Title: Electrophotographic photoreceptor, image-forming device, process cartridge and image-forming method

Applicant/Assignee: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD

Application No.: 11/236811   Filing Date: 28/Sep/2005

Abstract:

An electrophotographic photoreceptor comprising: a conductive support

and a photo-sensitive layer on the conductive support, wherein the photo-sensitive layer comprises a functional layer comprising a cured product of a curable resin composition, the curable resin composition comprising an alcohol-soluble, curable resin and a polyether-modified silicone oil.

Priority: JP20050185161 Applic. Date: 2005-06-24

Inventor: YAMADA WATARU [JP]; NUKADA KATSUMI [JP]; IWASAKI MASAHIRO [JP]; YAO KENJI [JP]; KOSEKI KAZUHIRO [JP]

Title: Liquid tissue preparation from histopathologically processed biological samples, tissues and cells

Applicant/Assignee: EXPRESSION PATHOLOGY, INC

Application No.: 10/796288   Filing Date: 10/Mar/2004

Abstract:

The current invention provides a method for directly converting histopathologically processed biological samples, tissues, and cells into a multi-use biomolecule lysate. This method allows for simultaneous extraction, isolation, solublization, and storage of all biomolecules contained within the histopathologically processed biological sample, thereby forming a representative library of said sample. This multi-use biomolecule lysate is dilutable, soluble, capable of being fractionated, and used in any number of subsequent experiments.

Priority: US20030452956P Applic. Date: 2003-03-10

Inventor: DARFLER MARLENE M [US]; KRIZMAN DAVID B [US]

Title: Alkaline protease

Applicant/Assignee: KAO CORPORATION

Application No.: 11/235249   Filing Date: 27/Sep/2005

Abstract:

The present invention provides an alkaline protease exhibiting high detergency and productivity, which is obtained by further enhancing the detergency of an alkaline protease effective against complex dirt and enhancing the specific activity.

Priority: JP20040297023 Applic. Date: 2004-10-08

Inventor: OKUDA MITSUYOSHI [JP]; SATO TSUYOSHI [JP]; TAKIMURA YASUSHI [JP]; SUMITOMO NOBUYUKI [JP]; KOBAYASHI TOHRU [JP]

Title: Biodegradable cleaner

Applicant/Assignee:

Application No.: 11/070111   Filing Date: 02/Mar/2005

Abstract:

The present invention is a cleaning composition for use with firearms and industrial items in which all of the components of the composition are biodegradable. The selected components of the composition also have a combined flashpoint of over 200 DEG F. The low volatility of the composition enhances the safety factor by its reduced flammability in conjunction with the low odor and other benefits obtained by the biodegradability of the composition. The composition essentially comprises a hydrocarbon solvent and a lubricant which effectively removes the fouling present within the interior arm of a firearm bore and at the same time lubricates and protects the firearm bore to help prevent the formation of rust.

Priority: US20040558292P Applic. Date: 2004-03-31

Inventor: THOMPSON JOHN A [US]

Title: Disinfectant systems and methods comprising a peracid, alcohol, and transition metal

Applicant/Assignee: SOLUTIONS BIOMED, LLC

Application No.: 11/514721   Filing Date: 31/Aug/2006

Abstract:

The present invention is drawn to disinfectant systems and methods which can be used to produce a disinfectant solution. The system can include a first liquid composition and a second liquid composition. The first liquid composition comprises from 0.0005 ppm to 100,000 ppm by weight of a transition metal or alloy and an alcohol, and the second liquid composition comprises water and a peroxygen compound. The first and second liquid compositions are formulated to be combined so as to yield a resultant disinfectant solution. The disinfectant solution can be used to disinfect a variety of surfaces and even liquid compositions.

Priority: US2006-361836 Applic. Date: 2006-02-24; US2006-361841 Applic. Date: 2006-02-24; US2006-361837 Applic. Date: 2006-02-24; US2006-361665 Applic. Date: 2006-02-24; US20050656723P Applic. Date: 2005-02-25

Inventor: TICHY DARYL J [US]; LARSON BRIAN G [US]

Title: Analogs of terpene trilactones from ginkgo biloba and related compounds and uses thereof

Applicant/Assignee: THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK

Application No.: 11/634429   Filing Date: 05/Dec/2006

Abstract:

The subject invention provides compounds having the structure: wherein R1 is H, OH, a photoactivatable moiety, a fluorescent moiety, or a radioactive moiety

R2 is H, OH, a photoactivatable moiety, a fluorescent moiety, or a radioactive moiety

R3 is H or OH

R4 is H, OH, a photoactivatable moiety, a fluorescent moiety, or a radioactive moiety

and wherein at least one of R1, R2, R3, or R4 is a photoactivatable moiety, a fluorescent moiety, or a radioactive moiety, or an optically pure enantiomer of the compound or wherein R1 is H or OH

R2 is H, OH, halogen, unsubstituted or substituted, straight or branched (C1-C5) alkyl group, (C2-C5) alkenyl, or a (C2-C5) alkynyl, (C1-C5) alkoxy, (C2-C5) alkenyloxy, or (C2-C5) alkynyloxy, -N3, -COR5, -CONR5R6, -CO2R5, -OCOR5, -NH(OH), -NR5R6, -NHCOR5, -N(OH)COR5, -CH2OR5, -OCH2CO2R5, -CH2SR5, -CH2NR5R6, -SR5, -OSR5, or -NR5SO2R6, where R5 and R6 are each independently hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted (C1-C5) alkyl, (C2-C5) alkenyl, or (C2-C5) alkynyl, or a cycloalkyl or aryl group having 3 to 10 carbon atoms

R3 is H or OH

R4 is H, (C1-C10) alkyl, (C1-C10) alkenyl, (C1-C10) alkynyl, -A-Ar, -A-Z-Ar, -SO2-Ar, or -A-NR5, or -R7, where A, Z and Ar are as defined herein, and the use of the compounds for detecting or identifying a receptor which binds the compounds of the invention or for treating a PAF associated condition in a subject.

Priority: US2003-401931 Applic. Date: 2003-03-28; US2002-109965 Applic. Date: 2002-03-29; US20020436916P Applic. Date: 2002-12-27

Inventor: STROMGAARD KRISTIAN [US]; SUEHIRO MAKIKO [US]; NAKANISHI KOJI [US]; VOGENSEN STINE B [DK]

Title: Hair treatment applicator

Applicant/Assignee: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Application No.: 10/949832   Filing Date: 24/Sep/2004

Abstract:

The invention relates to a hair treatment applicator for applying a hair treatment product composition to a user's hair by passing the applicator through the hair in a predetermined direction, where the applicator comprises a handle and a head connected to the handle, where the head includes a body having a base and a retaining structure, the retaining structure comprising a pair of opposed blades extending downwardly from the base and proximate the edges of the base, the pair of opposed blades being disposed coincident with the direction of use and the opposed blades defining a retaining volume adapted to receive the hair treatment product composition.

Priority: US20030505897P Applic. Date: 2003-09-25

Inventor: COLACIOPPO KEITH [US]; BRANGI ANNE MARIE [US]

Title: Aircraft wheel part having improved corrosion resistance

Applicant/Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC

Application No.: 10/943518   Filing Date: 17/Sep/2004

Abstract:

A steel member (10) having wear and corrosion resistance through a combination of coatings is disclosed, the steel member (10) being a hardened and tempered steel member having a high tensile strength, at least one selected portion (18) of the steel member (10) coated by thermal spraying with a tungsten carbide-cobalt composition (22) to provide wear and corrosion resistance, the tungsten carbide-cobalt composition (22) being approximately 78-90% tungsten carbide and approximately 10-19% cobalt, and a sacrificial ceramic-metallic coating (24) on the steel member (10) to provide corrosion resistance for the steel member (10). A method of coating a steel member (10) is also disclosed.

Priority: US20040573839P Applic. Date: 2004-05-25

Inventor: KACZYNSKI DAVID K [US]; CHAN JIMMY C [US]; DAY MARTIN S [US]

Title: Method of laundry washing

Applicant/Assignee: UNILEVER HOME & PERSONAL CARE USA, DIVISION OF CONOPCO, INC

Application No.: 11/008734   Filing Date: 09/Dec/2004

Abstract:

The invention provides a method of washing a laundry fabric in a wash liquor in a washing machine, wherein during a single wash cycle no more than 10% by weight of the wash liquor is drained from the washing machine, wherein the method comprises the step of varying the ionic strength of the wash liquor over at least 10% of the duration of the wash cycle by addition of one or more ionic ingredients to the wash liquor, and wherein the lowest ionic strength of the wash liquor is from 0.001 to 0.06 M and the highest ionic strength of the wash liquor is from 0.01 to 0.5 M.

Priority: EP20030078920 Applic. Date: 2003-12-11; EP20040077791 Applic. Date: 2004-10-08

Inventor: BIRKER PAUL JOHAN [NL]; VAN DER HOEVEN PHILIPPUS COMELIS [NL]; VAN KRALINGEN CORNELIS GERHARD [NL]; VAN DER WEG PIETER BROER [NL]

Title: Anti-bacterial vaccine compositions

Applicant/Assignee: PHARMACIA & UPJOHN COMPANY

Application No.: 10/854299   Filing Date: 26/May/2004

Abstract:

Gram negative bacterial virulence genes are identified, thereby allowing the identification of novel anti-bacterial agents that target these virulence genes and their products, and the provision of novel gram negative bacterial mutants useful in vaccines.

Priority: US2001-809665 Applic. Date: 2001-03-15; US2000-545199 Applic. Date: 2000-04-06; US19990153453P Applic. Date: 1999-09-10; US19990128689P Applic. Date: 1999-04-09

Inventor: LOWERY DAVID E [US]; FULLER TROY E [US]; KENNEDY MICHAEL J [US]

Title: Detergent composition with benefit agents

Applicant/Assignee: CONOPCO, INC., D/B/A UNILEVER CONOPCO, INC

Application No.: 11/197186   Filing Date: 04/Aug/2005

Abstract:

A rinse off liquid or gel cleansing composition comprising a continuous phase comprising one or more detergent actives and a dispersed phase comprising one or more hydrophobic materials, the dispersed phase comprising a water soluble or dispersible benefit agent which is sensitive to a detergent active and/or high pH, which benefit agent is dispersed in the hydrophobic material.

Priority: IN2004MU00830 Applic. Date: 2004-08-04

Inventor: DABHOLKAR NANDINI SACHIN [IN]; KRISHNAN VENKARESWARAN [IN]; SHAH PANKAJ CHANDRAKANT [IN]; SIVAKUMAR ANANTHASUBRAMANIAN [IN]

Title: Methods for the electrochemical optimization of solid oxide fuel cell electrodes

Applicant/Assignee: NANODYNAMICS ENERGY, INC

Application No.: 11/002394   Filing Date: 02/Dec/2004

Abstract:

The present invention provides a solid oxide fuel cell which contains an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte, where at least one of the electrode contains a wash-coat composition that improves the performance of the solid oxide fuel cell. Also provided is a method for making the solid oxide fuel cell.

Priority: US20030526380P Applic. Date: 2003-12-02

Inventor: FINNERTY CAINE [US]

Title: Proteins producing an altered immunogenic response and methods of making and using the same

Applicant/Assignee: GENENCOR INTERNATIONAL, INC THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Application No.: 11/127947   Filing Date: 12/May/2005

Abstract:

The present invention relates to novel protein variants that exhibit reduced allergenicity when compared to the parental proteins. Also included are DNA molecules that encode the novel variants, host cells comprising the DNA and methods of making proteins less allergenic.

Priority: US2002-104693 Applic. Date: 2002-03-22; US20010278459P Applic. Date: 2001-03-23

Inventor: ESTELL DAVID A [US]; GANSHAW GRANT C [US]; HARDING FIONA A [US]; LARENAS EDMUND A [US]; POULOSE AYROOKARAN J [US]; SIKORSKI ELIZABETH E [US]; RUSSELL ELLIOTT P [GB]

Title: Polyolefin Articles

Applicant/Assignee: CIBA SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CORP

Application No.: 11/662161   Filing Date: 05/Sep/2005

Abstract:

A method for improving the dimensional stability of a shaped article made of a composition containing a nucleated polymeric material, which comprises adding to the polymeric material a divalent metal alcoholate of a polyhydroxy-(C2-C20alkane) before shaping.

Priority: EP20040104406 Applic. Date: 2004-09-13; WO2005EP54351 Applic. Date: 2005-09-05

Inventor: HILD DAVID [FR]; ZINGG JUERG [CH]; WALTER PHILIPP [DE]

Title: Soap Dispenser and Method for Assuring Clean Hands

Applicant/Assignee: AIRBORNE HEALTH, INC

Application No.: 11/426216   Filing Date: 23/Jun/2006

Abstract:

A method and apparatus are disclosed for assuring clean hands are disclosed. The method includes marking a hand of a user with an easily identifiable substance that can be washed off with a cleaning composition when a soap dispenser is utilized.

Priority: WO2005US18981 Applic. Date: 2005-05-31; US20040575910P Applic. Date: 2004-06-01; US20040583451P Applic. Date: 2004-06-28; US20040630361P Applic. Date: 2004-11-22; US20040634211P Applic. Date: 2004-12-08

Inventor: LYNN JOHN M [US]; NEWTH KATHRYN ANNE [US]

Title: Method and apparatus for image forming capable of effectively preventing resonance of frequencies

Applicant/Assignee: RICOH COMPANY, LTD

Application No.: 11/271814   Filing Date: 14/Nov/2005

Abstract:

An image forming apparatus including an image bearing member, a charging member, and a measuring member. The image forming member is configured to bear an image. The charging member is configured to charge a surface of the image bearing member when a direct current bias voltage is added to at least an alternating bias voltage which is applied to the charging member, and has a frequency fc of the alternating bias voltage. The measuring member is configured to measure a potential of the surface of the image bearing member, and has a drive frequency fvsen. The relationship of the frequency fc and the drive frequency fvsen is expressed as fc<>fvsenxn and fcxn<>fvsen.

Priority: JP20040329245 Applic. Date: 2004-11-12

Inventor: YONEDA TAKUZI [JP]; ONO HIROSHI [JP]; KAWASUMI MASANORI [JP]; ARAI YUJI [JP]; KOIKE TOSHIO [JP]; AMEMIYA KEN [JP]; OHJIMI TOKUYA [JP]; FUJISHIRO TAKATSUGU [JP]; TOMITA MASAMI [JP]; MIZUISHI HARUJI [JP]; ISHIBASHI HITOSHI [JP]

Title: Plating method and plating apparatus

Applicant/Assignee: EBARA CORPORATION

Application No.: 11/020068   Filing Date: 23/Dec/2004

Abstract:

A plating method is capable of preferentially precipitating a plated film fully and uniformly in trenches and via holes according to a mechanical and electrochemical process, and of easily forming a plated film having higher flatness surface without being affected by variations in the shape of trenches and via holes. The plating method includes a first plating process and a second plating process. The second plating process is performed by filling a plating solution between an anode and a substrate, with a porous member placed in the plating solution, repeatedly bringing the porous member and the substrate into and out of contact with each other, passing a current between the anode and the substrate while the porous member is being held in contact with the substrate.

Priority: JP20030431448 Applic. Date: 2003-12-25; JP20040082102 Applic. Date: 2004-03-22

Inventor: NAGAI MIZUKI [JP]; KANDA HIROYUKI [JP]; KURASHINA KEIICHI [JP]; YAMAMOTO SATORU [JP]; SUZUKI HIDENAO [JP]; MISHIMA KOJI [JP]; BAKER-O'NEAL BRETT C [US]; DELIGIANNI HARIKLIA [US]; KWIETNIAK KEITH [US]

Title: Mediated electrochemical oxidation of halogenated hydrocarbon waste materials

Applicant/Assignee: SCIMIST, INC

Application No.: 10/502324   Filing Date: 23/Jul/2004

Abstract:

A mediated electrochemical oxidation process is used to treat, oxidize and destroy halogenated hydrocarbon waste materials. The waste materials are introduced into an apparatus for contacting with an electrolyte containing the oxidized form of one or more reversible redox couples, at least one of which is produced electrochemically by anodic oxidation at the anode of an electrochemical cell. The oxidized forms of any other redox couples present are produced either by similar anodic oxidation or reaction with the oxidized form of other redox couples present and capable of affecting the required redox reaction.

The oxidized species of the redox couples oxidize the halogenated hydrocarbon waste molecules and are themselves converted to their reduced form, whereupon they are reoxidized by either of the aforementioned mechanisms and the redox cycle continues until all oxidizable waste species, including intermediate reaction products, have undergone the desired degree of oxidation.

Priority: US20020350377P Applic. Date: 2002-01-24; WO2003US02152 Applic. Date: 2003-01-24

Inventor: CARSON ROGER W [US]; BREMER BRUCE W [US]

Title: Immersion plating of silver

Applicant/Assignee: ATOTECH DEUTSCHLAND GMBH

Application No.: 10/521085   Filing Date: 13/Jan/2005

Abstract:

The problem in forming solderable and bondable layers on printed circuit boards is that the surfaces tarnish after storage of the boards prior to further processing (mounting of the electrical components), thus affecting solderability and bondability. In order to overcome this problem it is suggested to deposit, in a first method step, a first metal which is more noble than copper to the printed circuit board and to plate silver in a second method step with the proviso that the first metal be deposited at a rate that is at most half the rate of silver in the second method step when the first metal is silver.

Priority: EP20020090262 Applic. Date: 2002-07-17; WO2002EP09997 Applic. Date: 2002-09-06

Inventor: SCHREIER HANS-JUERGEN [DE]; MAHLKOW HARTMUT [DE]

Title: Reducing oxide loss when using fluoride chemistries to remove post-etch residues in semiconductor processing

Applicant/Assignee: EKC TECHNOLOGY, INC

Application No.: 10/836259   Filing Date: 03/May/2004

Abstract:

A novel cleaning composition used for post-etch resist residue removal is disclosed. In contrast to the conventional cleaning solutions based on fluoride chemistries, the present invention can significantly reduce the oxide loss resulting from the exfoliation, while still providing an excellent cleaning efficiency.

Priority: US20030467134P Applic. Date: 2003-05-02

Inventor: CERNAT MIHAELA [US]; LEE SHIHYING [US]

Title: Single compartment unit dose fabric treatment product comprising pouched compositions with non-cationic fabric softener actives

Applicant/Assignee: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Application No.: 10/742555   Filing Date: 19/Dec/2003

Abstract:

The present invention relates a unit dose fabric treatment product comprising a non-aqueous liquid fabric treatment composition contained in a single compartment water-soluble pouch. The inner space of said pouch comprises (A) a cleaning system comprising more than 5% by weight of the fabric treatment composition of at least one anionic surfactant

and (B) a fabric softening system comprising at least one non-cationic fabric softening active selected from the group consisting of fabric softening clays, fabric softening silicones, and mixtures thereof, wherein the fabric softening clay is added as a premix comprising the clay and a solvent

wherein the fabric softening silicone is added as a premix comprising the silicone and a solvent or wherein the fabric softening silicone is added as pure compound without any solvent.

The invention further relates to a method of producing such compositions and to the use of such compositions to impart fabric-cleaning and fabric-softening benefits via single compartment water-soluble pouches to fabrics treated therewith.

Priority: EP20020447259 Applic. Date: 2002-12-19; EP20030447252 Applic. Date: 2003-10-15

Inventor: DE BUZZACCARINI FRANCESCO [BE]; BILLIAUW JAN JULIEN MARIE-LOUISE [BE]; DEPOOT KAREL JOZEF MARIA [BE]

Title: Antimicrobial compositions comprising polymeric stabilizers

Applicant/Assignee: BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

Application No.: 10/581007   Filing Date: 01/Dec/2004

Abstract:

Antimicrobial composition comprising iodide and thiocyanate anions, periodic acid, and nitrogen and/or phosphorous containing polymers.

Priority: GB20030028156 Applic. Date: 2003-12-04; WO2004EP13606 Applic. Date: 2004-12-01

Inventor: ASHWORTH DAVID WILSON [GB]; HODGKINSON DARREN [GB]; HUFF JUERGEN [DE]

Title: Compositions and methods for use in three dimensional model printing

Applicant/Assignee: OBJET GEOMETRIES LTD

Application No.: 11/518295   Filing Date: 11/Sep/2006

Abstract:

Compositions suitable for support in building a three-dimensional object are described. The compositions may include a non-curable component and a curable component not reactive with the non-curable component. The composition may further include a surface-active agent and a stabilizer, wherein the composition has a first viscosity of about 20-500 cps at ambient temperature, and a viscosity lower than 20 cps at a temperature higher than the ambient temperature. After irradiation, the composition results in a solid, a semi-solid or liquid material.

Priority: US2005-098690 Applic. Date: 2005-04-05; US2003-424732 Applic. Date: 2003-04-29; US2001-803108 Applic. Date: 2001-03-12; US20000188698P Applic. Date: 2000-03-13; US20000195321P Applic. Date: 2000-04-10

Inventor: NAPADENSKY EDUARDO [IL]; LEVY AVI [IL]

Title: Automatic stand-alone dispensing device for laundry care composition

Applicant/Assignee: UNILEVER HOME & PERSONAL CARE USA, DIVISION OF CONOPCO, INC UNILEVER HOME & PERSONAL CARE USA DIVISION OF CONOPCO, INC

Application No.: 10/995709   Filing Date: 23/Nov/2004

Abstract:

A non-intrusive device for automatically dosing at least one liquid laundry care composition to an automatic laundry washing machine. The device employs a Venturi tube mechanism or a pump to dose the laundry detergent care composition. The dosing is controlled by a machine-generic algorithm capable of determining the actual cycle at any duration of wash for various cycle designs from various washing machines, without the input of precise cycle design

and dose the correct products correctly and is capable of distinguishing between major water addition and a water pulse.

Priority:

Inventor: HSU FENG-LUNG GORDON [US]; PUVVADA SUDHAKAR [GB]; HSU GARY [US]

Title: Plasma processing method and apparatus

Applicant/Assignee: TOKYO ELECTRON LIMITED

Application No.: 10/715859   Filing Date: 19/Nov/2003

Abstract:

A plasma processing method allows to suppress the drop of the etching rate of the depoless-process without performing an additional seasoning process right after the dry cleaning process. The method includes a first and a second plasma processing step carried out in a single chamber and a step of dry cleaning an inside of the chamber by using a dummy substrate between the first and the second plasma processing step. Deposits are substantially accumulated in the chamber during the first plasma processing step, while substantially no deposits are accumulated in the chamber during the second plasma processing step. The dry cleaning step is performed by supplying into the chamber a deposit removing gas for removing the deposits produced in the chamber during the first plasma processing step and a dummy substrate etching gas capable of etching the dummy substrate.

Priority: JP20020336041 Applic. Date: 2002-11-20

Inventor: SAKIMA HIROMI [JP]

Title: Composition and process for chemical and thermal disinfection

Applicant/Assignee: L'AIR LIQUIDE SANTE INTERNATIONAL

Application No.: 10/825266   Filing Date: 15/Apr/2004

Abstract:

A composition and process for the disinfection of the surface 0f an article which contains 1-(2-ethylhexyl)-glycerol ether for the disinfection of the surface of an article at a temperature above 25 DEG C.

Priority: DE20031017931 Applic. Date: 2003-04-17

Inventor: BEILFUSS WOLFGANG [DE]; GRADTKE RALF [DE]; GORONCY-BERMES PETER [DE]; BEHRENDS SABINE [DE]; MOHR MICHAEL [DE]

Title: Hygiene tissue with lactic acid producing bacterial strains

Applicant/Assignee: SCA HYGIENE PRODUCTS AB

Application No.: 10/689762   Filing Date: 22/Oct/2003

Abstract:

A hygiene tissue is used for both cleaning and transferring lactic acid producing bacteria to the skin and urogenital area. The hygiene tissue contains, on separate parts of the tissue, cleaning liquid and a bacterial composition. Bacterial viability and transfer ability is maintained by suspending the bacteria in a lipid which protects the bacteria from moisture. The lipid also enhances transfer of the bacteria from the tissue to the skin or urogenital area. Different designs of the hygiene tissue prevent the mixing of the cleaning liquid and the bacterial composition.

Priority: US20030437742P Applic. Date: 2003-01-03

Inventor: RUNEMAN BO [SE]; FORSGREN-BRUSK ULLA [SE]; FERNFORS INGEMAR [SE]

Title: Silicon oxycarbide coatings having durable hydrophilic properties

Applicant/Assignee: AFG INDUSTRIES, INC AGC FLAT GLASS NORTH AMERICA, INC

Application No.: 10/890127   Filing Date: 14/Jul/2004

Abstract:

A silicon oxycarbide coating remains hydrophilic for a significantly longer period of time, on the order of several months, when both (i) the coating index of refraction is 1.70 or more and (ii) the coating thickness is 350 AA or more.

Priority:

Inventor: OUDARD JEAN-FRANCOIS [US]

Title: Pattern forming method

Applicant/Assignee: FUJIFILM CORPORATION

Application No.: 11/655960   Filing Date: 22/Jan/2007

Abstract:

A pattern forming method which uses a positive resist composition comprises: (A) a silicon-free resin capable of increasing its solubility in an alkaline developer under action of an acid

(B) a compound capable of generating an acid upon irradiation with an actinic ray or radiation

(C) a silicon-containing resin having at least one group selected from the group of consisting (X) an alkali-soluble group, (XI) a group capable of decomposing under action of an alkaline developer and increasing solubility of the resin (C) in an alkaline developer, and (XII) a group capable of decomposing under action of an acid and increasing solubility of the resin (C) in an alkaline developer, and (D) a solvent, the method comprising:

(i) a step of applying the positive resist composition to a substrate to form a resist coating, (ii) a step of exposing the resist coating to light via an immersion liquid, (iii) a step of removing the immersion liquid remaining on the resist coating, (iv) a step of heating the resist coating, and (v) a step of developing the resist coating.

Priority: JP20060013979 Applic. Date: 2006-01-23; JP20060157228 Applic. Date: 2006-06-06

Inventor: KANNA SHINICHI [JP]; INABE HARUKI [JP]; KANDA HIROMI [JP]

Title: Method of using ammonia-oxidizing bacteria

Applicant/Assignee: AQUARIA, INC

Application No.: 10/659948   Filing Date: 10/Sep/2003

Abstract:

Described herein are novel ammonia-oxidizing bacteria as well as isolated nucleotide sequences representative of 16S rDNA of these ammonia-oxidizing bacteria. Particular bacteria of the present invention are tolerant of freshwater environments, saltwater environments or both. Furthermore, in various embodiments, various bacteria of the present invention are capable of surviving a freeze-drying process, and may remain viable thereafter. Methods for preventing or alleviating the accumulation of ammonia in aqueous environments, such as aquaria and wastewater are also provided, using the ammonia-oxidizing bacteria of the present invention.

Priority: US2000-573684 Applic. Date: 2000-05-19; US20020386217P Applic. Date: 2002-09-19; US20020386218P Applic. Date: 2002-09-19; US20020386219P Applic. Date: 2002-09-19

Inventor: HOVANEC TIMOTHY A [US]

Title: Bicyclo(3.3.1)Nonanes and Bicyclo(3.3.1)Nonenes and Their Use as Flavor or Fragrance Ingredient

Applicant/Assignee: GIVAUDAN SA

Application No.: 10/597289   Filing Date: 19/Jul/2006

Abstract:

The present invention relates to substituted bicyclo[3.3.1]nonanes and bicyclo[3.3.1]nonenes of formula (I) wherein R, and R1 to R5 have the same meaning as described in the specification.

Priority: GB20040001187 Applic. Date: 2004-01-21; WO2005CH00014 Applic. Date: 2005-01-14

Inventor: GRANIER THIERRY [CH]; HANHART ANDREAS [CH]; BAJGROWICZ JERZY A [CH]

Title: Microdermabrasion composition and kit

Applicant/Assignee: ORCHID SCIENTIFIC, INC

Application No.: 10/195008   Filing Date: 11/Jul/2002

Abstract:

A microdermabrasion composition is provided. The composition preferably has 2-60 weight percent surfactant, 5-60 weight percent volatile silicone oil, 8-50 weight percent anhydrous solvent, and 1-25 weight percent water soluble salt. The water soluble salt is most preferably sodium chloride. The composition is effective and safe for in-home microdermabrasion. A kit including such a microdermabrasion composition and an applicator sponge, and a method of microdermabrasion are also provided.

Priority:

Inventor: GRIMES PEARL E [US]; PALEFSKY IRWIN [US]; KLEIN KEN [US]; WILSON NI KITA [US]

Title: DERIVATIVES OF DECAHYDRO-CYCLOPROP[E]INDENE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE IN PERFUME COMPOSITIONS

Applicant/Assignee: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC

Application No.: 11/745138   Filing Date: 07/May/2007

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to novel substituted cyclopropane ethers compounds of the general formulae selected from the group consisting of wherein R represent a hydrogen or a straight, branched, or cyclic hydrocarbon moiety consisting of less than 15 carbon atoms and containing single and/or double bonds and R1 represents a methyl or ethyl group.

Priority: US2005-286189 Applic. Date: 2005-11-23

Inventor: NARULA ANUBHAV P S [US]; ARRUDA EDWARD MARK [US]; SCHIET FRANC T [NL]

Title: White solid photoinitiator in the form of powder and preparation thereof

Applicant/Assignee: LAMBERTI SPA

Application No.: 10/577194   Filing Date: 14/Oct/2004

Abstract:

The present invention is refereed to a white solid photoinitiator in the form of powder and consisting of 2-hydroxy-1-{4-[4-(2-hydroxy-2-methyl-propionyl)-phenoxy]-phenyl}-2-methyl-propan-1-one (COMPOUND1), and to the procedure for its preparation.

Priority: IT2003VA00040 Applic. Date: 2003-10-27; WO2004EP52532 Applic. Date: 2004-10-14

Inventor: NORCINI GABRIELE [IT]; ROMAGNANO STEFANO [IT]; VISCONTI MARCO [IT]; LI BASSI GLUSEPPE [IT]

Title: Method for the automatic analysis of refuse containing polymers and an automatic analytical device for this purpose

Applicant/Assignee: ZIMMER AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT LURGI ZIMMER GMBH

Application No.: 10/959732   Filing Date: 06/Oct/2004

Abstract:

The invention relates to a method for the analysis of refuse objects (2) containing polymers, in particular of carpets, in a recycling plant (1) and an automatic analytical device (7). In order to determine the polymer constituents of the refuse object (2), according to the invention, part of the refuse object (2) is vaporised and examined by a mass spectrometer (18). Using the method according to the invention and the automatic analytical device according to the invention, the refuse objects (2) can be classified for further processing (9, 10, 11) more accurately and more reliably during transport on a conveyor device (6).

Priority: DE20031046768 Applic. Date: 2003-10-06

Inventor: KAEMPF RUDOLF [DE]; WOLF REINHARD [DE]

Title: Protectant application

Applicant/Assignee: BISSELL HOMECASE, INC BISSELL HOMECARE, INC

Application No.: 10/710919   Filing Date: 12/Aug/2004

Abstract:

A hand-held nozzle is attached to the end of a vacuum and fluid delivery hose of an upright deep cleaner. The nozzle includes a reservoir to contain a solution to be applied to a surface. When a solution delivery system of the deep cleaner is pressurized, water from the upright cleaner clean water tank is routed through the hose to the hand-held nozzle. The water is routed through a venturi valve connected to the reservoir, which draws the solution to the valve to mix with the water stream. The resultant mixture flows from the hand-held nozzle for application to a surface being treated. One embodiment of the solution reservoir includes a retainer cap bonded to the reservoir and utilizing a bayonet-type mounting arrangement for mounting the reservoir to a nozzle assembly.

Priority: US2002-042603 Applic. Date: 2002-01-09; US20010262154P Applic. Date: 2001-01-17; US20010285179P Applic. Date: 2001-04-20

Inventor: KASPER GARY A [US]; HANSEN SAMUEL L [US]; JANSEN JOHN L [US]; TRAN PHONG HOANG [US]; HANSEN ERIC J [US]; VANDER BAAN GABRIEL S [CN]

Title: Process for washing colored keratinous fibers with a composition comprising at least one nonionic surfactant and method for protecting the color

Applicant/Assignee: L'OREAL S.A

Application No.: 11/315279   Filing Date: 23/Dec/2005

Abstract:

Disclosed herein is a process for dyeing keratinous fibers comprising applying to the keratinous fibers at least one oxidation dyeing composition which comprises at least one oxidation base and at least one aromatic coupler substituted in the meta position by two amino groups, at least one of the amino group being primary, and washing the fibers, thus colored, with at least one detergent composition comprising at least one non-ionic surfactant chosen from alkylpolyglycoside surfactants and polyglycerolated surfactants.

Priority: FR20040053186 Applic. Date: 2004-12-23; US20050645068P Applic. Date: 2005-01-21

Inventor: LALLEMAN BORIS [FR]; HERCOUET LEILA [FR]

Title: Dye composition for keratin fibers, with a cationic direct dye and a substantive polymer

Applicant/Assignee: L'OREAL S.A LOREAL

Application No.: 11/727834   Filing Date: 28/Mar/2007

Abstract:

The invention relates to a dye composition for keratin fibers, in particular for human keratin fibers such as the hair, this composition having, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one cationic direct dye of given formula, and containing at least one specific cationic or amphoteric substantive polymer. The invention also relates to the dyeing processes and devices using it.

Priority: FR19980004234 Applic. Date: 1998-04-06; US2004-761213 Applic. Date: 2004-01-22; US1999-287176 Applic. Date: 1999-04-06

Inventor: RONDEAU CHRISTINE [FR]

Title: Cosmetic composition comprising calcium carbonate particles and conditioning agents

Applicant/Assignee: L'OREAL

Application No.: 10/479183   Filing Date: 28/May/2004

Abstract:

The invention concerns a cosmetic composition, in particular for the hair, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: solid particles containing at least 10 wt. % of carbonate calcium

at least a conditioning agent selected among: (i) cationic surfactants selected among quaternary esters, quaternary diammonium except those derived from diamino-propane, imidazolium and amides, (ii) cationic silicones, and (iii) cationic polymers whereof the cationic charge density is not more than 7 meq/g and, preferably not less than 0.05 meq/g.

Priority: FR20010007152 Applic. Date: 2001-05-31; WO2002FR01850 Applic. Date: 2002-05-31

Inventor: PERRON BEATRICE [FR]; RESTLE SERGE [FR]; GIROUD FRANCK [FR]; SAMAIN HENRI [FR]

Title: Cosmetic compositions containing a particular aminosilicone and a conditioner, and uses thereof

Applicant/Assignee: L'OREAL S.A L'OREAL, S.A

Application No.: 11/706399   Filing Date: 15/Feb/2007

Abstract:

A novel cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one aminosilicone as defined herein having, for example, a contact angle with water ranging from 90 DEG to 180 DEG and at least one conditioner, being able to afford, for example, at least one improved cosmetic property (such as lightness, disentangling, volume and sheen) and/or at least one of long-lasting and remanent effects, as well as uses of the composition, such as for washing and/or conditioning keratin materials such as the hair or the skin.

Priority: FR20010014476 Applic. Date: 2001-11-08; FR20010014477 Applic. Date: 2001-11-08; US2002-290409 Applic. Date: 2002-11-08

Inventor: GAWTREY JONATHAN [FR]; RESTLE SERGE [FR]; DECOSTER SANDRINE [FR]; LAZZERI PASCALE [FR]

Title: Composition for preventing atherosclerosis

Applicant/Assignee: AJINOMOTO CO., INC

Application No.: 11/522411   Filing Date: 18/Sep/2006

Abstract:

The present invention provides a composition obtained by organic solvent extraction of defatted plant seed which is an atherosclerosis preventative agent. The present invention further provides a food and a pharmaceutical composition containing the composition, as well as a method of preventing an atherosclerotic disease.

Priority: JP20020110932 Applic. Date: 2002-04-12; US2004-960919 Applic. Date: 2004-10-12; WO2003JP04607 Applic. Date: 2003-04-11

Inventor: KOYAMA NAOTO [JP]; KURIBAYASHI KANNA [JP]; ISHII KOICHI [JP]; KOBAYASHI KATSUNORI [JP]

Title: Soot dispersants and lubricating oil compositions containing same

Applicant/Assignee: INFINEUM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Application No.: 11/061800   Filing Date: 18/Feb/2005

Abstract:

Linked aromatic compounds found to act as potent soot dispersants in lubricating oil compositions

lubricating oil compositions containing such soot dispersants and precursor compounds from which the soot dispersants are derived.

Priority:

Inventor: BERA TUSHAR K [US]; DIGGS NANCY Z [US]; HARTLEY ROLFE J [US]; EMERT JACOB [US]; ALESSI MICHAEL L [US]; HUA JUN [US]

Title: ORGANOLEPTIC COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE IN PERFUME COMPOSITIONS

Applicant/Assignee: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC

Application No.: 11/457244   Filing Date: 13/Jul/2006

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to compounds which possess unique organoleptic propertied of the general formula wherein R is a hydrogen or selected from the group consisting of C1-C7 moieties and the use of these materials as a fragrance chemical to enhance fragrance in perfumes, toilet waters, colognes, personal products and the like.

Priority: US2005-298117 Applic. Date: 2005-12-09

Inventor: NARULA ANUBHAV P S [US]; ARRUDA EDWARD MARK [US]; SCHIET FRANC T [NL]

Title: Encapsulated liquid cleanser

Applicant/Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC

Application No.: 11/238341   Filing Date: 29/Sep/2005

Abstract:

A personal cleansing article having a capsule and a liquid cleansing composition contained within the capsule is disclosed. The capsule is made to contain a trigger such that upon the occurrence of a specific event, the liquid cleansing composition is released from the capsule. A method for personal cleansing using such an article is also disclosed. Additionally, a method for manufacturing a foaming liquid cleansing composition is disclosed.

Priority:

Inventor: REDDY KIRAN K [US]; YANG NING [US]; SKERRETT JOHN RICHARD [US]; PROVENZANO GUY WILLIAM [US]; WELCHEL DEBRA N [US]

Title: SUPERCRITICAL FLUID-BASED CLEANING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS

Applicant/Assignee: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY MATERIALS, INC

Application No.: 10/249763   Filing Date: 06/May/2003

Abstract:

Compositions and methods employing supercritical fluids, e.g., supercritical carbon dioxide, for removal of unwanted material from microelectronic device structures and process equipment. One composition of such type, having utility for removing flux and solder perform surface films, includes supercritical fluid, e.g., supercritical CO2, and organic co-solvent, e.g., xylene. Another composition of such type having utility for removal of metals, metal oxides, metal-containing post-etch residues and CMP particles from semiconductor substrates includes supercritical fluid and at least one beta-diketone.

Priority: US2002-285146 Applic. Date: 2002-10-31

Inventor: ROEDER JEFFREY F [US]; BAUM THOMAS H [US]; HEALY MATTHEW [US]; XU CHONGYING [US]

Title: Low foaming carpet-cleaning detergent concentrate comprised of ethylene oxide adduct and without phosphates

Applicant/Assignee: VENUS LABORATORIES, INC

Application No.: 11/070459   Filing Date: 01/Mar/2005

Abstract:

The invention is a low foaming detergent composition, especially a low foaming carpet cleaning detergent composition, for conventional carpet cleaning, or for steam-type carpet cleaning, comprising an alkylene oxide adducts, and being devoid of phosphates. Preferably, the alkylene oxide adduct is an ethylene oxide adduct. It is also preferable that the carpet cleaning detergent be devoid of caustic soda and bleach. The detergent composition may be made from a component having between 20 and 60 moles of the ethylene oxide adduct.

Priority: US2004-001518 Applic. Date: 2004-12-01

Inventor: VLAHAKIS E VAN [US]

Title: Tensio-active glucoside urethanes

Applicant/Assignee: TIENSE SUIKERRAFFINADERIJ N.V

Application No.: 10/169618   Filing Date: 27/Aug/2002

Abstract:

Disclosed are glucoside alkyl urethanes composed of units of the formula: A(O-CO-NH-R)3 wherein A represents a glucosyl unit of a starch hydrolysate molecule, the starch hydrolysate having a Dextrose Equivalent (D.E.) ranging from 1 to 47, (O-CO-NH-R) represents an N-alkyl aminocarbonyloxy group replacing a hydroxyl group of the glucosyl unit A, and wherein R represents a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl group containing from 3 to 22 carbon atoms, and s represents the number of alkyl carbamate groups per glucosyl unit which number is expressed as degree of substitution (DS) with said DS value ranging from about 0.01 to about 2.0 which are useful as surface-active agents. Also disclosed are a method for their manufacture and compositions containing one or more glucoside alkyl urethanes.

The glucoside alkyl urethanes have good to excellent tensio-active properties in combination with good biodegrability and they are suitable as surfactants for use in household and industrial applications, e.g., as detergents, emulsifiers, emulsion stabilisers, foaming agents, foam stabilisers, dispersants and wetting agents.

Priority: EP19990124912 Applic. Date: 1999-12-14; WO2000EP12281 Applic. Date: 2000-12-06

Inventor: STEVENS CHRISTIAN VICTOR [BE]; MERIGGI ALESSIA [IT]; BOOTEN KARL [BE]

Title: Polysilane compositions, methods for their synthesis and films formed therefrom

Applicant/Assignee: KOVIO, INC

Application No.: 11/246014   Filing Date: 06/Oct/2005

Abstract:

Polysilanes, inks containing the same, and methods for their preparation are disclosed. The polysilane generally has the formula H-[(AHR)n(c-AmHpm-2)q]-H, where each instance of A is independently Si or Ge

R is H, -AaHa+1Ra, halogen, aryl or substituted aryl

(n+a)>=10 if q=0, q>=3 if n=0, and (n+q)>=6 if both n and q<>0

p is 1 or 2

and m is from 3 to 12. In one aspect, the method generally includes the steps of combining a silane compound of the formula AHaR14-a, the formula AkHgR1'h and/or the formula c-AmHpmR1rm with a catalyst of the formula R4xR5yMXz (or an immobilized derivative thereof) to form a poly(aryl)silane

then washing the poly(aryl)silane with an aqueous washing composition and contacting the poly(aryl)silane with an adsorbent to remove the metal M. In another aspect, the method includes the steps of halogenating a polyarylsilane to form a halopolysilane

and reducing the halopolysilane with a metal hydride to form the polysilane. The synthesis of semiconductor inks via dehydrocoupling of silanes and/or germanes allows for tuning of the ink properties (e.g., viscosity, boiling point, and surface tension) and for deposition of silicon films or islands by spincoating, inkjetting, dropcasting, etc., with or without the use of UV irradiation.

Priority: US20040617562P Applic. Date: 2004-10-08

Inventor: GUO WENZHUO [US]; DIOUMAEV VLADIMIR K [US]; ROCKENBERGER JOERG [US]; RIDLEY BRENT [US]

Title: Dry cleaning process

Applicant/Assignee: UNILEVER HOME & PERSONAL CARE USA, DIVISION OF CONOPCO, INC

Application No.: 10/539001   Filing Date: 15/Jun/2005

Abstract:

A dry cleaning process for in-home dry cleaning comprising a dry cleaning step of contacting a laundry article stained with particulate soil with a dry cleaning composition wherein the liquor to cloth ratio (w/w) (LCR) is at most 20, and wherein the composition comprises a) a non-flammable, non-chlorine containing organic dry cleaning solvent

b) a cleaning effective amount of an acid surfactant.

Priority: EP20020080466 Applic. Date: 2002-12-19; WO2003EP13573 Applic. Date: 2003-12-01

Inventor: EVERS JOHANNES MARIA [NL]; GOEDHART MACHIEL [NL]; KERPELS FREDDIE [NL]; VAN KRALINGEN CORNELIS GERHARD [NL]; OVERDEVEST PIETER EVERHARDUS [NL]; REINHOUDT HANK ROBERT [NL]; VRIESWIJK KARIN [NL]

Title: Mediated electrochemical oxidation of animal waste materials

Applicant/Assignee: SCIMIST, INC

Application No.: 10/263810   Filing Date: 04/Oct/2002

Abstract:

Animal waste is contacted with an electrolyte containing the oxidized form of one or more reversible redox couples, produced electrochemically by anodic oxidation at the anode of an electrochemical cell. The oxidized forms of any other redox couples present are produced either by similar anodic oxidation or reaction with the oxidized form of other redox couples present and capable of affecting the required redox reaction. The oxidized species of the redox couples oxidize the organic waste molecules and are themselves converted to their reduced form, whereupon they are reoxidized by either of the aforementioned mechanisms. The redox cycle continues until all oxidizable waste species, including intermediate reaction products, have undergone the desired degree of oxidation. The entire process takes place between zero degrees centigrade and slightly below the boiling point of the electrolyte, avoiding formation of either dioxins or furans. Ultrasonic energy and/or ultraviolet radiation provide reaction enhancements.

Priority: US20010327005P Applic. Date: 2001-10-05

Inventor: CARSON ROGER W [US]; BREMER BRUCE W [US]

Title: Method and an apparatus for determining the efficiency of dialysis

Applicant/Assignee: GAMBRO LUNDIA AB

Application No.: 10/533251   Filing Date: 29/Apr/2005

Abstract:

The invention relates to characterization of a dialyzer's capacity to accomplish a dialysis clearance of a patient, and strategies for improving the efficiency of a dialysis treatment of the patient The invention involves determining a whole body clearance ratio (420) for a dialysis treatment of a patient (410). The whole body clearance ratio expresses how well the patient responds to a potential cleaning capacity of a dialyzer, which is used to perform the treatment.

Priority: US20020422410P Applic. Date: 2002-10-30; WO2003SE01666 Applic. Date: 2003-10-28

Inventor: STERNBY JAN PETER [SE]

Title: Identification of a conserved region of plasmodium falciparum MSP3 targeted by biologically active antibodies

Applicant/Assignee: INSTITUT PASTEUR

Application No.: 11/189817   Filing Date: 27/Jul/2005

Abstract:

Antigenic and immunogenic determinants of Merozoite surface protein 3 (MSP3). Antigenicity and functional assays identified a 68-amino acid conserved domain of MSP3 as a target of biologically active antibodies. A peptide comprising amino acid residues 184-251 of SEQ ID NO: 2, may also be employed as may peptides consisting of different combinations of the MSP3 a, b, c, d, e and f peptides. Particular non-overlapping or overlapping segments of MSP3 a, b, c, d, e and f peptides may also be used. The various overlapping segments and nonoverlapping segments among the different MSP3 peptides are shown in FIG. 6. MSP3 determinants include targets of antibody-dependent cellular inhibition (ADCI) which is a protective mechanism against Plasmodium falciparum malaria. Six overlapping peptides were derived from the C-terminal end of the MSP3 polypeptide.

Each of these peptides defined at least 1 non-crossreactive B cell epitope and contained T helper epitopes. Distinct patterns of antibody responses, by level and IgG subclass distribution, were observed to MSP3 peptides in inhabitants of a malaria-endemic area. Antibodies affinity purified toward each peptide differed in their functional capacity to mediate parasite killing in ADCI assays: 3 of 6 overlapping peptides had a major inhibitory effect on parasite growth. Passive transfer of anti-MSP3 antibodies in vivo in a P. falciparum mouse model confirmed the functional properties of antibodies to these MSP3 determinants.

Priority: US20040598062P Applic. Date: 2004-08-03

Inventor: DRUILHE PIERRE [FR]

Title: FOAMING TWO-COMPONENT HARD SURFACE CLEANING COMPOSITIONS

Applicant/Assignee: RECKITT BENCKISER INC

Application No.: 11/456321   Filing Date: 10/Jul/2006

Abstract:

Foamed two-part hard surface treatment composition which is formed by the admixture of two aqueous compositions, particularly (a) an aqueous alkaline composition comprising a bleach constituent, with (b) an aqueous acidic composition comprising a peroxide constituent, which compositions are kept separate, but which are admixed immediately prior to use or upon use to form a foamed hard surface treatment composition. The foamed two-part hard surface treatment composition are particularly useful in the cleaning of hard surfaces. Preferred foamed two-part hard surface treatment composition provide both a cleaning and sanitizing or disinfecting benefit to hard surfaces, while releasing little or no free chlorine gas to the ambient air.

Priority: GB20040001071 Applic. Date: 2004-01-17

Inventor: DELJOSEVIC VESNA [US]; LU ROBERT ZHONG [US]; MARTINEZ CAROLYN [US]; WEIBEL ALBERT THOMAS [US]

Title: Composition containing acyl group

Applicant/Assignee: ASAHI KASEI CHEMICALS CORPORATION

Application No.: 10/525729   Filing Date: 25/Feb/2005

Abstract:

According to the present invention, a process is provided for producing an acyl group-containing composition that includes a step of reacting a long chain N-acyl acidic amino acid anhydride with one or more compounds which have, per molecule, m functional groups of one kind or more selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl, amino and thiol groups in an aqueous solvent and/or a mixed solvent of water and an organic solvent (reaction step). The process makes it possible to produce an acyl group-containing composition that is free from coloration under moderate conditions.

Priority: JP20020247608 Applic. Date: 2002-08-27; WO2003JP10772 Applic. Date: 2003-08-26

Inventor: YAMAWAKI YUKIO [JP]; KITAMURA TAKAO [JP]; SAITOU YAMATO [JP]

Title: Child's sized disposable article

Applicant/Assignee: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Application No.: 10/948491   Filing Date: 23/Sep/2004

Abstract:

A disposable child sized article is provided. The disposable child sized article is releasably carrying a benefit composition. An article of commerce comprising disposable child sized article is also provided.

Priority: US2003-737415 Applic. Date: 2003-12-16

Inventor: BENJAMIN JOYCE MARIE [US]; MASON MICHAEL WAYNE [US]; MASON JENNA [US]

Title: Fuels compositions and methods for using same

Applicant/Assignee: AFTON CHEMICAL CORPORATION

Application No.: 10/670552   Filing Date: 25/Sep/2003

Abstract:

A fuel composition and methods for using it for controlling deposit formation in a spark-ignition internal combustion engine, such as a direct injection engine, comprising a spark-ignition fuel, a detergent, and a deposit inhibitor compound.

Priority:

Inventor: COLUCCI WILLIAM J [US]; LOPER JOHN T [US]; ARADI ALLEN A [US]

Title: Multiple enzyme cleaner for surgical instruments and endoscopes

Applicant/Assignee: ECOLAB INC

Application No.: 12/020883   Filing Date: 28/Jan/2008

Abstract:

The liquid composition is based on surfactants and enzymes, and is particularly useful for manual cleaning of instruments. In manual and ultrasonic application the composition in use concentration shows low foaming and gives a cleaning solution which is not cloudy at least at a temperature in the range from 16 DEG C. to 40 DEG C. In addition, the composition has good cleaning efficiacy over a broad temperature range (20 to 55 DEG C.) and shows good material compatibility.

Priority:

Inventor: GERET LAURENCE [DE]; STINGL CAROLA [DE]; DENZIN SILKE [DE]

Title: Substituted 3-decene-5-one/ol derivatives

Applicant/Assignee: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC

Application No.: 11/055146   Filing Date: 10/Feb/2005

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to novel ketone and alcohol compounds and the use of these novel compounds in creating fragrances, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products.

Priority:

Inventor: NARULA ANUBHAV P S [US]; ARRUDA EDWARD MARK [US]; GAURIN PASCAL [US]

Title: DETERGENT OR CLEANING AGENT

Applicant/Assignee: HENKEL KOMMANDITGESELLSCHAFT AUF AKTIEN

Application No.: 11/738084   Filing Date: 20/Apr/2007

Abstract:

Triphasic or multiphasic dosage units for washing or cleaning compositions, comprising at least two washing or cleaning composition shaped bodies, each of which has at least one filled cavity, characterized in that the shaped bodies are adhesively bonded to one another such that the dosage unit has at least two differently filled cavities on its surface, are suitable for the combined formulation of solid and liquid or free-flowing washing or cleaning compositions in one dosage unit.

Priority: DE200410051619 Applic. Date: 2004-10-22; WO2005EP11063 Applic. Date: 2005-10-14

Inventor: BARTHEL WOLFGANG [DE]; DUEFFELS ARNO [DE]; FILECCIA SALVATORE [DE]; TIMMANN ULF ARNO [DE]

Title: Encapsulated materials

Applicant/Assignee: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC

Application No.: 10/983142   Filing Date: 05/Nov/2004

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to encapsulated fragrance materials. The fragrance materials are comprised of high Clog P materials or high Clog P fragrance materials along with high Clog P solvent materials. The encapsulated fragrance and solvent materials can then be further coated with a second coating, preferably a cationic coating. The selective use of solvents enables the fragrance and fragrance materials to remain in the capsules for extended periods of time without leaching from the capsule. The leaching of the flavor or fragrance materials is a problem especially in products that contain a high loading of surfactant or emulsifying materials such as laundry and oral care products.

Priority: US2003-718240 Applic. Date: 2003-11-20

Inventor: POPPLEWELL LEWIS MICHAEL [US]; BRAIN JOSEPH [NL]; PLUYTER JOHN GERWIN LODEWIJK [US]; ZHEN YUEQIAN [US]; LEE KAIPING DANIEL [US]

Title: Cyclopropanecarboxaldehydes and their use in perfume compositions

Applicant/Assignee: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC

Application No.: 11/837766   Filing Date: 13/Aug/2007

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to novel cyclopropanecarboxaldehyde compounds of the general formula wherein R is a straight, branched, or cyclic hydrocarbon moiety consisting of 6 to 30 carbon atoms and containing single and/or double bonds.

Priority: US2006-424941 Applic. Date: 2006-06-19; US2005-154400 Applic. Date: 2005-06-16

Inventor: NARULA ANUBHAV P S [US]; ARRUDA EDWARD MARK [US]; SCHIET FRANC T [NL]

Title: Antimicrobial and antistatic polymers and methods of using such polymers on various substrates

Applicant/Assignee: MALLARD CREEK POLYMERS, INC

Application No.: 10/882570   Filing Date: 01/Jul/2004

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a substrate having antimicrobial and/or antistatic properties. Such properties are imparted by applying a coating or film formed from a cationically-charged polymer composition. The polymer composition includes a noncationic ethylenically unsaturated monomer, an ethylenically unsaturated monomer capable of providing a cationic charge to the polymer composition, and a steric stabilization component incorporated into the cationically-charged polymer composition. The present invention also relates to a polymeric material comprising a base polymer blended with the above cationically-charged polymer composition.

Priority: US20030484745P Applic. Date: 2003-07-03

Inventor: KRISHNAN VENKATARAM [US]

Title: Polymer resin formulation having anti-microbial or anti-coagulability and preparation method thereof

Applicant/Assignee:

Application No.: 10/519345   Filing Date: 23/Dec/2004

Abstract:

The present invention relates to an anti-microbial or anti-coagulating polymer resin and a method for preparing the same, and a medical appliance or instrument using the same, and more particularly to a method for preparing an anti-microbial or anti-coagulating medical polymer resin comprising the steps of simply mixing a polymer resin with at least one kind of pharmaceutically active material without using a solvent. The pharmaceutically active material is preferably an anti-microbial or anti-coagulant.

According to the present invention, an anti-microbial or anti-coagulating material that is safe to a human body is mixed with a polymer resin by simple addition in an environmentally favorable non-solvent method, thereby maintaining superior anti-microbial effects even after high temperature molding, minimizing a released amount of anti-microbial to increase anti-microbial effect durability, and solving a toxic problem in a body. Therefore, the present invention can be extensively applied for medical appliances/instruments for a human body.

Priority: KR20020035793 Applic. Date: 2002-06-25; WO2003KR01249 Applic. Date: 2003-06-25

Inventor: MOON WOONG-SIG [KR]; KIM JAE-CHUL [KR]; BYOUN YOUN-SEOP [KR]; CHUNG KYOO-HYUN [KR]; KANG HEUN-SOO [KR]; KONG KI-OH [KR]; HWANG JUNG-HWA [KR]

Title: Methods for isolating propargylated aminoindans

Applicant/Assignee: TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD

Application No.: 11/600561   Filing Date: 15/Nov/2006

Abstract:

A process for isolating from a reaction mixture a salt of a mono-propargylated aminoindan, a process for isolating from a reaction mixture a crystalline diastereomeric salt of a mono-propargylated aminoindan, and a process for isolating from a reaction mixture a salt of enantiomerically pure N-propargyl-1-aminoindan or a salt of enantiomerically pure 6-(N-methyl, N-ethyl-carbamoyloxy)-N'-propargyl-1-aminoindan. The corresponding products are also disclosed.

Priority: US20050738163P Applic. Date: 2005-11-17

Inventor: FRENKEL ANTON [IL]; LIDOR-HADAS RAMY [IL]; GUREVICH EDUARD [IL]; ATTILI GSAN [IL]

Title: Compositions and methods for cleaning textile substrates

Applicant/Assignee:

Application No.: 10/783064   Filing Date: 20/Feb/2004

Abstract:

This invention relates to new compositions and methods for cleaning textile substrates, especially carpet and upholstery fabrics. More particularly, this invention relates to liquid compositions that contain absorbent particles in a flowable fluid dispersion, which dries to a soil ladened powder, that can be removed by vacuuming, brushing, and/or laundering methods. The composition includes dispersion stabilizing additives such that the composition is presented as a stable dispersion or as a composition that may be easily redispersed prior to application.

Priority:

Inventor: BROWN STEVEN E [US]; CHAN MARIE S [US]; VALENTI MICHAEL A [US]; MCDONALD MICHAEL J [US]; STANCIL SHANNON B [US]; METCALF J MICHAEL [US]; MOORE PATRICK D [US]

Title: Method of preparing a pigment composition

Applicant/Assignee: TOYO INK MFG. CO., LTD

Application No.: 11/802651   Filing Date: 24/May/2007

Abstract:

A pigment composition can be prepared by wet or dry milling a pigment selected from the group consisting of dianthraquinone pigments, diketopyrrolopyrrole pigments and a mixture thereof, in the presence of a compound represented by Formula 1: where Q denotes -NH(CH2)nNR1(R2) group or hydroxyl group, and R denotes -NH(CH2)nNR1(R2) group.

Priority: JP20060146634 Applic. Date: 2006-05-26; JP20060325618 Applic. Date: 2006-12-01

Inventor: ENDO ATSUSHI [JP]; SATO TAKESHI [JP]; INOUE AKIRA [JP]

Title: Automatic vehicle wash and wax system

Applicant/Assignee: CAR WASH PARTNERS, INC

Application No.: 10/533175   Filing Date: 29/Apr/2005

Abstract:

A vehicle wash and wax system (10) comprising a liquid coating dispensing station (11) and a waterfall dispensing station (20) to dump a continuous sheet of fluid (25) onto the liquid coating on the surface of the vehicle (30). The waterfall dispensing station (20) has a tank structure (21) with a weir member (32) to form the continuous liquid sheet dump (25). Chemical agents, such as optical brighteners, dyes and a carnauba wax emulsion may be introduced in the waterfall dispensing station (20) for the continuous liquid sheet dump.

Priority: US20020422769P Applic. Date: 2002-10-31; WO2003US34886 Applic. Date: 2003-10-31

Inventor: PETERSON RONALD [US]; SECORD PATRICK CHARLES [US]

Title: Azeotropic compositions comprising fluorinated compounds for cleaning applications

Applicant/Assignee: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY

Application No.: 11/712453   Filing Date: 28/Feb/2007

Abstract:

The present invention relates to compositions comprising fluorinated olefins or fluorinated ketones, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, or fluoroether and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, these compositions are azeotropic or azeotrope-like. In another embodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.

Priority: US20060777350P Applic. Date: 2006-02-28

Inventor: MINOR BARBARA HAVILAND [US]; SCHWEITZER MELODIE A [US]

Title: Composition and process for removing and preventing mildew and fungal growth

Applicant/Assignee: THE U.S. OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY

Application No.: 11/151170   Filing Date: 10/Jun/2005

Abstract:

This invention comprises a composition and the process of using the composition for removing and preventing mold, mildew, and fungal growth. The composition comprises at least one alkali metal perborate, at least one inhibiting compound selected from the group consisting of alkali metal silicates, triazoles and mixtures thereof in any ratio, at least one corrosion inhibitor, and effective amounts of surfactant.

Priority:

Inventor: ARAFAT EL SAYED S [US]; MATZDORF CRAIG A [US]; SPADAFORA STEPHEN J [US]; GAUNTT DAVID L [US]; ROSER PAUL R [US]; WHITFIELD JAMES A [US]

Title: Trichoderma reesei glucoamylase and homologs thereof

Applicant/Assignee: GENENCOR INTERNATIONAL, INC

Application No.: 11/510892   Filing Date: 28/Aug/2006

Abstract:

The present invention is related to glucoamylases having at least 80% sequence identity to a Trichoderma glucoamylase having the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 4 and biologically functional fragments thereof. The invention is also related to DNA sequences coding for the glucoamylases, vectors and host cells incorporating the DNA sequences, enzyme compositions and methods of using the glucoamylases in various applications.

Priority: WO2004US40040 Applic. Date: 2004-11-30; WO2004US41276 Applic. Date: 2004-12-09; WO2005US18212 Applic. Date: 2005-05-24; US2005-245628 Applic. Date: 2005-10-07; US2005-136244 Applic. Date: 2005-05-24; US20040575175P Applic. Date: 2004-05-27; US20040605437P Applic. Date: 2004-08-30; US20050647925P Applic. Date: 2005-01-28

Inventor: DUNN-COLEMAN NIGEL [US]; NEEFE-KRUITHOF PAULIEN [NL]; PILGRIM CRAIG E [US]; VAN SOLINGEN PIET [NL]; WARD DONALD E [US]

Title: Universal method and composition for the rapid lysis of cells for the release of nucleic acids and their detection

Applicant/Assignee: GENEOHM SCIENCES CANADA, INC

Application No.: 10/466583   Filing Date: 08/Dec/2003

Abstract:

This invention describes a rapid (10 to 15 minutes), simple, flexible and efficient method of nucleic acids extraction for nucleic acid testing assays. This method has the following basic steps: i) mechanical cell lysis using solid particles in the presence of a chelating agent, followed by ii) controlling the presence and/or activity of NAT assays inhibitors. This method is applicable to various biological samples and universal for microorganisms, as one can use it to extract nucleic acids from test samples containing target viruses, bacteria, bacterial spores, fungi, parasites or other eukaryotic cells, including animal and human cells.

Priority: US20010306163P Applic. Date: 2001-07-19; WO2002CA01088 Applic. Date: 2002-07-19

Inventor: PICARD FRANCOIS J [CA]; MENARD CHRISTIAN [CA]

Title: Polyphenolics as lubricant oil additives

Applicant/Assignee: CHEVRON ORONITE COMPANY LLC

Application No.: 10/880703   Filing Date: 29/Jun/2004

Abstract:

A process for preparing an oligomeric phenolic detergent composition comprising contacting an oil soluble alkylphenol with an alkaline earth metal base, an alpha amino acid, and a C1 to C6 aldehyde, in the in the presence of a C2 to C6 alkylene glycol and a C2 to C4 carboxylic acid

and reacting under reactive conditions at a temperature of from 150 DEG C. to 225 DEG C. The oligomeric phenolic detergent product can be employed in a lubricating oil.

Priority:

Inventor: SMALL VERNON R [US]; MEYER JESSE [US]

Title: Non-chlorinated concentrated all-in-one acid detergent and method for using the same

Applicant/Assignee: DELAVAL HOLDING AB

Application No.: 10/916147   Filing Date: 11/Aug/2004

Abstract:

Non-chlorinated concentrated acid detergent compositions and methods for using the same are provided. More particularly, the acid detergents comprise a quantity of a fatty alkyl-1,3-diaminopropane or salt thereof and optionally alkylsulfonic acid. The detergents form the basis for an all-in-one cleaning, sanitizing, and descaling composition for use on soiled surfaces, particularly surfaces contaminated with milk soils and other food soils.

Priority:

Inventor: AHMED FAHIM U [US]; TRAISTARU N CAMELIA [US]

Title: Laundry system having unitized dosing

Applicant/Assignee: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Application No.: 11/823030   Filing Date: 26/Jun/2007

Abstract:

Compositions, articles and methods are provided for supplying fabric care benefits to clothing or fabrics in an automated washing machine and by manual washing. The fabric care compositions preferably have less than about 5% detergent surfactants, more preferably less than 3%, even more preferably less than 1% and are most preferably free of detergent surfactants. Similarly, the fabric care compositions preferably have less than about 5% fabric softener actives, more preferably less than 3%, even more preferably less than 1% and are most preferably free of detergent surfactants. The laundry articles can take a variety of forms in a variety of physical states all of which will rapidly dispense a unitized amount of one or more selected fabric care agents to a wash and/or rinse bath solution during the laundering process under a variety of conditions.

The invention also pertains to laundry kits that contain a variety of such articles and instructions concerning their use. Likewise, methods for preparing a customized laundry solution to obtain a specific fabric care benefit selected based on the user's personal preferences and/or the fabric care needs of the fabrics being laundered are also provided. Further, the present invention also concerns methods for assisting a consumer in identifying the unitized articles to be used in preparing a laundry solution that will impart desired fabric care benefits as well as merchandising displays for dispensing the articles, assembling customized laundry kits and instructing the consumer on the selection and use of laundry articles.

Priority: US2006-396521 Applic. Date: 2006-04-03; US2006-337875 Applic. Date: 2006-01-23; US2006-337877 Applic. Date: 2006-01-23; US2005-121876 Applic. Date: 2005-05-04; US2005-105798 Applic. Date: 2005-04-14; US2004-925749 Applic. Date: 2004-08-25; US2001-838867 Applic. Date: 2001-04-20; US20000203472P Applic. Date: 2000-05-11

Inventor: CASWELL DEBRA SUE [CN]; WELCH ROBERT GARY [US]; RIDYARD MARK WILLIAM [GB]; SAYERS EDWARD [GB]; YORK DAVID WILLIAM [GB]; DUFTON DANIEL JAMES [GB]; HOWE SIMON [GB]; ESHUIS JOHAN [BE]; PENA-ROMERO ANGELINA [BE]; LAUDAMIEL-PELLET CHRISTOPHE [US]; HOFFMANN WUNDRIARI [GB]; DECKNER GEORGE ENDEL [US]; WAHL ERROL HOFFMAN [US]; MURPHY RUTH ANNE [US]; HENSLEY LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE B [US]; TRINH TOAN [US]; DIHORA JITEN ODHAVJI [US]; BAKER ELLEN SCHMIDT [US]; LITTIG JANET SUE [US]; SCHROEDER TIMOTHY JAMES [US]; DIERSING STEVEN LOUIS [US]; DODD MALCOLM MCCLAREN [GB]; GALLON LOIS SARA [US]

Title: Alkoxylates that are stable in alkalis

Applicant/Assignee: BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

Application No.: 10/570307   Filing Date: 06/Sep/2004

Abstract:

A description is given of an alkanol-free alkoxylate of the general formula (I) CnH2n+1O(A)x(B)yR (I) where R is C1-6 alkyl or benzyl A is ethyleneoxy B is C3-6 alkyleneoxy or mixtures thereof, it being possible for groups A and B to be in random distribution, in alternation or in the form of two or more blocks in any order, n is an integer in the range from 4 to 8 x is a number in the range from 0 to 25 y is a number in the range from 0 to 10 and x+y is at least 3.

Priority: DE20031041724 Applic. Date: 2003-09-10; WO2004EP09904 Applic. Date: 2004-09-06

Inventor: NOERENBERG RALF [DE]; ANNEN ULRICH [DE]

Title: Non-cyclic hindered ketones as perfuming ingredient

Applicant/Assignee: FIRMENICH SA

Application No.: 11/528973   Filing Date: 27/Sep/2006

Abstract:

The present invention relates to the use as perfuming ingredient of a compound of formula wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl or ethyl group, and R1 represents (i) a (Me)(R2)C-C(R3) group, R2 representing a hydrogen atom or a methyl group and R3 representing a methyl or ethyl group, or (ii) a phenyl group optionally substituted by one or two methyl groups

as well as to the compositions or articles associated with these compounds.

Priority: WO2005IB01265 Applic. Date: 2005-05-02; WO2004IB01607 Applic. Date: 2004-05-13

Inventor: GAUDIN JEAN-MARC [FR]; MILLET PASCAL [CH]

Title: Polymeric compositions and their production and uses

Applicant/Assignee:

Application No.: 10/523016   Filing Date: 03/Nov/2005

Abstract:

A clear personal care or other aqueous gel is formed from dry polymer particles which are free of materials which render the gel cloudy and which are made by reverse phase emulsion polymerisation. The polymerisation process involves distilling water from the emulsion in the presence of sufficient non-aqueous liquid to prevent breakage of the emulsion and then washing the polymer particles with isopropanol or other suitable solvent and evaporating the solvent.

Priority: EP20020255426 Applic. Date: 2002-08-02; WO2003GB03347 Applic. Date: 2003-07-31

Inventor: FARRAR DAVID [GB]; MELLOR JASON LLOYD [GB]; ALLEN ADRIAN SWINBURNE [GB]; BELL FREDERICK ANTHONY [GB]

Title: Cleaning blade for use in image-forming apparatus

Applicant/Assignee: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD

Application No.: 11/637154   Filing Date: 12/Dec/2006

Abstract:

A cleaning blade, for use in an image-forming apparatus, which is formed by molding a thermosetting elastomer composition containing a rubber component consisting of acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber, natural rubber, butadiene rubber, styrene-butadiene rubber, isoprene rubber, butyl rubber, chloroprene rubber, acrylic rubber, epichlorohydrin rubber, ethylene propylene rubber, and ethylene-propylene-diene copolymer rubber or a mixture of two or more of the rubbers into a thin plate. An initial contact angle of the cleaning blade to the photoreceptor is set to 10 DEG to 50 DEG . A line pressure of the cleaning blade to be applied to the photoreceptor is set to 0.1 N/cm to 1.5 N/cm.

Priority: JP20050368723 Applic. Date: 2005-12-21

Inventor: SUGIMOTO MUTSUKI [JP]

Title: Solvent cleaning process

Applicant/Assignee: UNILEVER HOME & PERSONAL CARE USA, DIVISION OF CONOPCO, INC WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Application No.: 10/734027   Filing Date: 11/Dec/2003

Abstract:

An improved solvent cleaning process of cleaning a non-aqueous solvent used in a dry cleaning process for fabrics including consecutive wash cycles for washing respective fabrics batches, including a basic solvent refining cycle and a first advanced solvent refining cycle, the basic solvent refining cycle including a step of separating solvent into a first solvent fraction and a second solvent fraction which is less clean than the first fraction, wherein the basic and first advanced solvent refining cycles are independently effected when solvent to be cleaned fulfils a respective predetermined condition.

Priority:

Inventor: GOEDHART MACHIAL [NL]; LUCKMAN JOEL [US]; REINHOUDT HANK ROBERT [NL]; VERBEEK JAN HENDRIK [NL]; WYATT-SMITH VICKI LYN [US]; MAY BRIAN W [US]; KOVICH MARK B [US]; WRIGHT TREMITCHELL [US]; CONRAD DANIEL C [US]

Title: Additives to enhance metal and amine removal in refinery desalting processes

Applicant/Assignee: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED

Application No.: 10/649921   Filing Date: 27/Aug/2003

Abstract:

It has been discovered that metals and/or amines can be removed or transferred from a hydrocarbon phase to a water phase in an emulsion breaking process by using a composition that contains water-soluble hydroxyacids. Suitable water-soluble hydroxyacids include, but are not necessarily limited to glycolic acid, gluconic acid, C2-C4 alpha-hydroxy acids, poly-hydroxy carboxylic acids, thioglycolic acid, chloroacetic acid, polymeric forms of the above hydroxyacids, poly-glycolic esters, glycolate ethers, and ammonium salt and alkali metal salts of these hydroxyacids, and mixtures thereof. The composition may also include at least one mineral acid to reduce the pH of the desalter wash water. A solvent may be optionally included in the composition.

The invention permits transfer of metals and/or amines into the aqueous phase with little or no hydrocarbon phase undercarry into the aqueous phase. The composition is particularly useful in treating crude oil emulsions, and in removing calcium and other metals therefrom.

Priority: US20020407139P Applic. Date: 2002-08-30

Inventor: NGUYEN TRAN M [US]; KREMER LAWRENCE N [US]; WEERS JERRY J [US]

Title: Method of making silane compositions

Applicant/Assignee: KOVIO, INC

Application No.: 10/789317   Filing Date: 27/Feb/2004

Abstract:

A method of making hydrogenated Group IVA compounds having reduced metal-based impurities, compositions and inks including such Group IVA compounds, and methods for forming a semiconductor thin film. Thin semiconducting films prepared according to the present invention generally exhibit improved conductivity, film morphology and/or carrier mobility relative to an otherwise identical structure made by an identical process, but without the washing step. In addition, the properties of the present thin film are generally more predictable than those of films produced from similarly prepared (cyclo)silanes that have not been washed according to the present invention. The present invention advantageously provides semiconducting thin film structures having qualities suitable for use in electronics applications, such as display devices or RF ID tags, while enabling high-throughput manufacturing processes that form such thin films in seconds or minutes, rather than hours or days as with conventional photolithographic processes.

Priority:

Inventor: KUNZE KLAUS [US]; GUO WENZHUO [US]; ZURCHER FABIO [US]; ITO MAO [US]; FRANCISCO LAILA [US]; ROCKENBERGER JOERG [US]; RIDLEY BRENT [US]

Title: Acyltransferase

Applicant/Assignee: SCANDINAVIAN BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH (SCANBI) AB DANISCO US INC., GENENCOR DIVISION

Application No.: 10/516094   Filing Date: 24/Nov/2004

Abstract:

The invention relates to at least one nucleotide sequence, derived from a nucleotide sequence encoding an acyltransferase polypeptide comprising at least one membrane-spanning region, encoding an improved active membrane independent acyltransferase polypeptide in which at least one amino acid residue of the membrane-spanning region has been deleted and/or substituted as compared to the original acyltransferase polypeptide, wherein the encoded active membrane independent acyltransferase polypeptide can produce fatty acid esters and/or fatty acid thioesters such as triacylglycerols, diacylglycerols, monoacylglycerols, phospholipids, glycolipids, waxesters, acylated carbohydrates, acylated amino acids, and lysolipids, e.g. lysophosphospholipid, lysolecithin. Thereby one single acyltransferase can be used for the production of a huge number of products.

The invention also relates to means and methods for the production of such an improved active membrane independent acyltransferase and the use of such a membrane independent acyltransferase in industry.

Priority: SE20020001581 Applic. Date: 2002-05-29; SE20030000142 Applic. Date: 2003-01-20; US20020383889P Applic. Date: 2002-05-29; WO2003SE00870 Applic. Date: 2003-05-28

Inventor: DAHLQVIST ANDERS [SE]; GHOSAL ALOKESH [IN]; LINDQVIST YLVA [SE]; BANAS ANTONI [PL]

Title: Methods for washing poultry during processing with medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid compositions

Applicant/Assignee: ECOLAB INC

Application No.: 11/030271   Filing Date: 04/Jan/2005

Abstract:

The present invention relates to methods for reducing microbial contamination on poultry, or on surfaces used in processing poultry, employing compositions including medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid, and to the compositions. The methods include applying a medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid composition to poultry or to the surfaces.

Priority: US2004-754396 Applic. Date: 2004-01-09

Inventor: MAN VICTOR FUK-PONG [US]; MAGNUSON JOSHUA PAUL [US]; HILGREN JOHN D [US]

Title: Method for reconditioning air conveying or processing ducts

Applicant/Assignee: FRANCESCO GRIGGIO

Application No.: 11/249734   Filing Date: 14/Oct/2005

Abstract:

The method for reconditioning ducts in air conveying or processing networks envisages generating an air flow with maximum turbulence between two openings of the duct sections to be treated. An aerosol is then generated inside the airflow, consisting of a film-forming product with liquid droplets of predetermined average size, in the vicinity of an upstream section of the duct to be treated relative to the direction of movement of the air flow. The droplets containing polymer precursors are deposited on the inner surface of the duct forming a liquid film which, after a crosslinking step, results in the formation of a uniform and continuous solid coating. Measurement data identifying the geometric form of the duct to be treated are converted during a calculation step performed using a model into at least one pair of values for the flowrate and average size of the droplets, respectively.

Priority: IT2004PD00256 Applic. Date: 2004-10-15

Inventor: VIOLA FRANCESCO [IT]

Title: Direct Detection of Biomolecules in a Gel

Applicant/Assignee: PIERCE BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC

Application No.: 11/459450   Filing Date: 24/Jul/2006

Abstract:

A method for detecting a target biomolecule directly in a polyacrylamide gel in which it has been separated from other substances. Prior to binding the target to a probe and while the target biomolecule remains in the gel, the gel is immersed in a water miscible aqueous extracting medium containing a base to shrink the gel by at least about ten percent, and then the gel is washed with water to restore the gel to substantially its original size.

Priority: US2003-471273 Applic. Date: 2003-09-08; WO2002US06876 Applic. Date: 2002-03-07; US20010274264P Applic. Date: 2001-03-08

Inventor: DESAI SURBHI [US]; SMITH CRAIG [US]; DWORECKI BOGUSLAWA [US]; MOORE STEVEN [US]

Title: Alpha-amylase variant with altered properties

Applicant/Assignee: NOVOZYMES A/S

Application No.: 10/477725   Filing Date: 14/Nov/2003

Abstract:

The present invention relates to variants (mutants) of parent Termamyl-like alpha-amylases, which variant has alpha-amylase activity and exhibits altered properties relative to the parent alpha-amylase.

Priority: DK20010001443 Applic. Date: 2001-10-02; DK20010000999 Applic. Date: 2001-06-26; DK20010000998 Applic. Date: 2001-06-26; DK20010000982 Applic. Date: 2001-06-22; DK20010000981 Applic. Date: 2001-06-22; DK20010000760 Applic. Date: 2001-05-15; US20010326750P Applic. Date: 2001-10-03; US20010302392P Applic. Date: 2001-07-02; US20010302395P Applic. Date: 2001-07-02; US20010302570P Applic. Date: 2001-07-02; US20010302391P Applic. Date: 2001-06-29; US20010296631P Applic. Date: 2001-06-07; WO2002DK00319 Applic. Date: 2002-05-15

Inventor: SVENDSEN ALLAN [DK]; ANDERSEN CARSTEN [DK]; THISTED THOMAS [DK]; VON DER OSTEN CLAUS [DK]

Title: Cleaning composition, method for cleaning semiconductor substrate, and process for manufacturing semiconductor device

Applicant/Assignee: JSR CORPORATION

Application No.: 11/052910   Filing Date: 09/Feb/2005

Abstract:

The cleaning composition which comprises organic polymer particles (A) having a crosslinked structure and a surfactant (B) and is used after chemical mechanical polishing. The cleaning method of a semiconductor substrate is a method for cleaning semiconductor substrate given after chemical mechanical polishing, by the use of the cleaning composition. The process for manufacturing a semiconductor device including a step of chemically and mechanically polishing a semiconductor substrate and a step of cleaning the semiconductor substrate obtained after the chemical mechanical polishing, by the cleaning method.

Priority: JP20040033158 Applic. Date: 2004-02-10

Inventor: KONNO TOMOHISA [JP]; KUBOTA KIYONOBU [JP]; HATTORI MASAYUKI [JP]; KAWAHASHI NOBUO [JP]

Title: Alkaline chemistry for post-CMP cleaning comprising tetra alkyl ammonium hydroxide

Applicant/Assignee: AIR LIQUIDE ELECTRONICS U.S. LP

Application No.: 11/831161   Filing Date: 31/Jul/2007

Abstract:

This disclosure discusses cleaning of semiconductor wafers after the Chemical-Mechanical Planarization (CMP) of the wafer during the manufacturing of semiconductor devices. Disclosed is an alkaline chemistry for the post-CMP cleaning of wafers containing metal, particularly copper, interconnects. Residual slurry particles, particularly copper or other metal particles, are removed from the wafer surface without significantly etching the metal, leaving deposits on the surface, or imparting significant contamination to the wafer while also protecting the metal from oxidation and corrosion. Additionally, at least one strong chelating agent is present to complex metal ions in solution, facilitating the removal of metal from the dielectric and preventing re-deposition onto the wafer.

Priority: US2004-956273 Applic. Date: 2004-10-01; US20040544272P Applic. Date: 2004-02-12

Inventor: FISHER MATTHEW L [US]; MISRA ASHUTOSH [US]

Title: Azeotropic compositions comprising fluorinated compounds for cleaning applications

Applicant/Assignee: E. I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY

Application No.: 11/712164   Filing Date: 28/Feb/2007

Abstract:

The present invention relates to compositions comprising fluorinated olefins or fluorinated ketones, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, or fluoroether. In one embodiment, these compositions are azeotropic or azeotrope-like. In another embodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.

Priority: US20060777350P Applic. Date: 2006-02-28

Inventor: SCHWEITZER MELODIE A [US]; SIEVERT ALLEN CAPRON [US]; BARTELT JOAN ELLEN [US]; MINOR BARBARA HAVILAND [US]

Title: Saddle Type Flash Memory Device and Fabrication Method Thereof

Applicant/Assignee: KYUNGPOOK NATIONAL UNIVERSITY INDUSTRY-ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATION

Application No.: 11/719934   Filing Date: 06/Dec/2005

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a nano-scale flash memory device having a saddle structure, and a fabrication method thereof. Particularly, the invention relates to a highly integrated, high-performance flash memory device having a saddle structure for improving the scaling-down characteristic and performance of the MOS-based flash memory device. According to the invention, a portion of an insulating film around a recessed channel is selectively removed to expose the surface and sides of the recessed channel. A tunneling insulating film is formed on the exposed surface and sides of the recessed channel. On the resulting structure, a floating electrode, an inter-electrode insulating film and a control electrode are formed, thus fabricating the device.

Particularly when the floating electrode is made of an insulating nitride film or pluralities of nano-scale dots, an excellent memory device can be made without using an additional mask. According to the invention, the scaling-down characteristic of the device is excellent, and current drive capability can be greatly increased since a channel through which current can flow is formed on the surface and sides of the recessed channel. Also, the ability of the control electrode to control the channel can be enhanced, so that memory write/erase characteristics can be improved.

Priority: KR20040104144 Applic. Date: 2004-12-10; WO2005KR04149 Applic. Date: 2005-12-06

Inventor: LEE JONG-HO [KR]

Title: STRONTIUM-APATITE CEMENT PREPARATIONS, CEMENTS FORMED THEREFROM, AND USES THEREOF

Applicant/Assignee: KYPHON INC KYPHON SARL

Application No.: 11/851346   Filing Date: 06/Sep/2007

Abstract:

Calcium-strontium-hydroxyphosphate (strontium-apatite-) cement preparations are described, comprising a powder mixture, which contains molar quantities of the components calcium (Ca), strontium (Sr) and phosphate (P) in the mixture in the ranges 1.00

Priority: DE20021025420 Applic. Date: 2002-06-07; US2004-006326 Applic. Date: 2004-12-06; WO2003EP05059 Applic. Date: 2003-05-14

Inventor: WENZ ROBERT [DE]

Title: Liquid hard surface cleaning composition

Applicant/Assignee: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Application No.: 11/901754   Filing Date: 19/Sep/2007

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a process of cleaning a hard surface, said process comprising the step of applying a liquid hard surface cleaner composition onto said hard surface in the form of a spray, wherein said composition comprises a hydrophobically modified nonionic polyol.

Priority: EP20060120909 Applic. Date: 2006-09-19

Inventor: RIOU FABIENNE [FR]

Title: NON-CHLORINATED CONCENTRATED ALL-IN-ONE ACID DETERGENT AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME

Applicant/Assignee: DELAVAL HOLDING AB

Application No.: 11/860277   Filing Date: 24/Sep/2007

Abstract:

Non-chlorinated concentrated acid detergent compositions and methods for using the same are provided. More particularly, the acid detergents comprise a quantity of a fatty alkyl-1,3-diaminopropane or salt thereof and optionally alkylsulfonic acid. The detergents form the basis for an all-in-one cleaning, sanitizing, and descaling composition for use on soiled surfaces, particularly surfaces contaminated with milk soils and other food soils.

Priority: US2004-916147 Applic. Date: 2004-08-11

Inventor: AHMED FAHIM U [US]; TRAISTARU N CAMELIA [US]

Title: Variant EGIII-like cellulase compositions

Applicant/Assignee: DANISCO US INC., GENENCOR DIVISION

Application No.: 10/441626   Filing Date: 19/May/2003

Abstract:

The present invention relates to novel variant EGIII or EGIII-like cellulases that have improved stability. The variant cellulases have performance sensitive residues replaced to a residue having modified stability.

Priority: US2000-632570 Applic. Date: 2000-08-04

Inventor: GUALFETTI PETER [US]; MITCHINSON COLIN [US]; PHILLIPS JAY [US]

Title: Method and system for forming an oxynitride layer

Applicant/Assignee: TOKYO ELECTRON, LTD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION ("IBM")

Application No.: 11/093260   Filing Date: 30/Mar/2005

Abstract:

The present invention generally provides a method for preparing an oxynitride film on a substrate. A surface of the substrate is exposed to oxygen radicals formed by ultraviolet (UV) radiation induced dissociation of a first process gas comprising at least one molecular composition comprising oxygen to form an oxide film on the surface. The oxide film is exposed to nitrogen radicals formed by plasma induced dissociation of a second process gas comprising at least one molecular composition comprising nitrogen using plasma based on microwave irradiation via a plane antenna member having a plurality of slits to nitridate the oxide film and form the oxynitride film.

Priority:

Inventor: IGETA MASANOBU [US]; WAJDA CORY [US]; O'MEARA DAVID L [US]; SCHEER KRISTEN [US]; EURAKAWA TOSHIHARA [US]

Title: Antifouling detergent for hard surfaces

Applicant/Assignee: KAO CORPORATION

Application No.: 10/500469   Filing Date: 15/Jul/2004

Abstract:

An antifouling detergent for hard surfaces, which can be used in home to confer an excellent antifouling performance and an ability to prevent re-deposition on hard surfaces in a toilet, a bathroom and a kitchen

and a method of antifouling and washing hard surfaces of toilet bowls, which includes treating the surfaces with an antifouling detergent composition.

Priority: JP20020046121 Applic. Date: 2002-02-22; WO2003JP01939 Applic. Date: 2003-02-21

Inventor: AIHARA SHIN [JP]; KOMATSU YOSUKE [JP]; TSUKUDA KAZUNORI [JP]; MIYANAGA SEIICHI [JP]; SHIBA KENICHI [JP]

Title: Concentrated neutral detergent composition comprising an alkanesulfonic acid salt, a polyoxyalkylene alkyle ether, an alkyl polyglucoside, and water

Applicant/Assignee: JOHNSONDIVERSEY, INC

Application No.: 10/592177   Filing Date: 02/Mar/2005

Abstract:

The present invention provides a concentrated neutral liquid detergent composition for hard surfaces, which has excellent detergency and foaming property, excellent stability in storage, and excellent ability to prevent repeated adhesion of contaminants to the washed surface, the composition being advantageously suitable for manual washing of tableware and cooking utensils. A concentrated neutral detergent composition for hard surfaces, comprising (A) 0.1 to 14 wt % of an alkanesulfonic acid salt

(B) 12 to 40 wt % of a polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether

(C) 10 to 40 wt % of an alkyl polyglucoside

and (D) water.

Priority: JP20040065286 Applic. Date: 2004-03-09; WO2005US06762 Applic. Date: 2005-03-02

Inventor: YAGI MARI [JP]; SADO MITSOU [JP]; INAGETA AKI [JP]

Title: Odorant compounds, synthesis method, and uses of said compounds

Applicant/Assignee: V. MANE FILS

Application No.: 11/795496   Filing Date: 13/Jan/2006

Abstract:

A compound of general formula (I) with or without the double bond illustrated by the dotted line. In formula (I), X is a CHO, CH2OH, CH2OC(O)R or CH(OR)2 group, and R represents a linear or branched C1-C5 alkyl or alkenyl chain. The synthesis method for the compound, and especially the 6,8-dimethyl-non-7-enal (1) prepared by the hydroformylation of the 5,7-dimethyl-octa-1,6-diene is also disclosed, as well as compositions containing the compounds of formula (I). Due to the odorant properties thereof, the compounds are highly useful in perfumery, especially for cosmetic products and household products.

Priority: FR20050000551 Applic. Date: 2005-01-19; WO2006FR00080 Applic. Date: 2006-01-13

Inventor: JAUNKY PIOTR [FR]; MANE JEAN [FR]; SCHROEDER MARTIN [GB]

Title: Polycarboxylic acid production system employing oxidative digestion with reduced or eliminated upstream liquor exchange

Applicant/Assignee: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY

Application No.: 11/365176   Filing Date: 01/Mar/2006

Abstract:

Disclosed is an optimized system for more efficiently and economically producing terephthalic acid. The system minimizes or eliminates the need for liquor exchange upstream of oxidative digestion and/or upstream of substantial cooling of the TPA-containing slurry.

Priority:

Inventor: WONDERS ALAN GEORGE [US]; SHEPPARD RONALD BUFORD [US]; DE BOER MARTIN [NL]; FOGLE RAYMOND ELBERT [US]; DE VREEDE MARCEL [NL]

Title: SURFACTANT COMPOSITIONS, CLEANING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SAME, AND METHODS FOR USING

Applicant/Assignee: COGNIS IP MANAGEMENT GMBH

Application No.: 11/781376   Filing Date: 23/Jul/2007

Abstract:

A surfactant composition including an alkyl polyglycoside, an ethoxylated alcohol with an average of about 1 to about 30 moles of ethylene oxide per mole of alcohol, and an alkoxylated alcohol with an average of about 1 to about 30 moles of ethylene oxide and about 2 to about 60 moles of propylene oxide per mole of alcohol, with a ratio of moles of ethylene oxide to moles of propylene oxide of about 1:2 is provided. The surfactant composition including about 1% to about 50% by weight of an alkyl polyglycoside, about 1% to about 50% by weight of an ethoxylated alcohol, and, about 1% to about 50% by weight of an alkoxylated alcohol is also provided. A cleaning composition including the surfactant compositions described above is also provided. A method for cleaning hard surfaces includes applying to a hard surface the surfactant and cleaning compositions described above is also provided.

Priority: US20060821782P Applic. Date: 2006-08-08

Inventor: GROSS STEPHEN F [US]; KVECHER ANNA [US]; LAZAROWITZ VIRGINIA [US]; MORRIS TIMOTHY C [US]

Title: Method of washing a surface with a surfactant composition

Applicant/Assignee: BASF CORPORATION

Application No.: 11/932420   Filing Date: 31/Oct/2007

Abstract:

A method of washing a surface includes the step of providing a cleaning formulation including a surfactant composition including a first surfactant, a second surfactant, and a polyalkylene glycol. The first surfactant has the general formula: R1-O-(A)mH. R1 is an aliphatic hydrocarbon having from 8 to 11 carbon atoms, A is an alkyleneoxy group having from 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and m is a positive number. The second surfactant has the general formula: R2-O-(B)nH. R2 is an aliphatic hydrocarbon having from 12 to 14 carbon atoms, B is an alkyleneoxy group having from 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and n is a positive number. The polyalkylene glycol is present in an amount of from 3 to 20 parts by weight. The method also includes providing a rinse formulation, applying the cleaning formulation to the surface, and applying the rinse formulation to the surface.

Priority: EP20060110269 Applic. Date: 2006-02-22; US2007-677824 Applic. Date: 2007-02-22

Inventor: DAILEY JAMES S [US]; LIPPERT ERNESTO [US]; IYER SRIDHAR [US]; BAUR RICHARD [DE]; RITTIG FRANK [DE]

Title: Methods of well stimulation during drilling operations

Applicant/Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC,

Application No.: 10/824024   Filing Date: 14/Apr/2004

Abstract:

Present embodiments may include methods of stimulating a section of a subterranean formation comprising (a) forming at least a portion of a well bore that at least penetrates a section of the subterranean formation using a drilling operation

(b) stimulating a section of the subterranean

and (c) continuing the drilling operation Further, present embodiments may include methods of stimulating a section of a subterranean formation comprising (a) forming at least a portion of a well bore that at least penetrates a section of the subterranean formation using a drilling operation

(b) stimulating a section of the subterranean formation

and (c) continuing the drilling operation.

Priority:

Inventor: MCDANIEL BILLY W [US]; SURJAATMADJA JIM B [US]

Title: Method for cleaning semiconductor substrate

Applicant/Assignee: KANTO JANGAKU KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Application No.: 10/818033   Filing Date: 05/Apr/2004

Abstract:

A method for cleaning a semiconductor substrate having a contact angle between the surface thereof and water dropped thereon of at least 70 degrees comprises contacting the semiconductor surface with a cleaning liquid composition including an aliphatic polycarboxylic acid, an organic solvent having a hydroxyl group and/or an ether group, an anionic surfactant and water.

Priority: JP20030105728 Applic. Date: 2003-04-09

Inventor: ABE YUMIKO [JP]; ISHIKAWA NORIO [JP]

Title: Cosmetic compositions containing a particular aminosilicone and a thickener, and uses thereof

Applicant/Assignee: L'OREAL S.A L'OREAL, S.A

Application No.: 11/706261   Filing Date: 15/Feb/2007

Abstract:

A novel cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one aminosilicone of as defined herein having, for example, a contact angle ranging from 90 DEG to 180 DEG and at least one thickener, being able to afford at least one improved cosmetic property (such as lightness, disentangling, volume and sheen) and/or at least one of long-lasting and remanent effects, as well as uses of the composition, such as for washing and/or conditioning keratin materials such as the hair or the skin.

Priority: FR20010014486 Applic. Date: 2001-11-08; US2002-290348 Applic. Date: 2002-11-08

Inventor: DECOSTER SANDRINE [FR]; DEVIN-BAUDOIN PRISCILLE [FR]; SABBAGH ANNE [FR]

Title: XYLANASES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM

Applicant/Assignee: VERENIUM CORPORATION

Application No.: 10/463720   Filing Date: 16/Jun/2003

Abstract:

The invention relates to xylanases and to polynucleotides encoding the xylanases. In addition, methods of designing new xylanases and methods of use thereof are also provided. The xylanases have increased activity and stability at increased pH and temperature.

Priority: US20020389299P Applic. Date: 2002-06-14

Inventor: STEER BRIAN [US]; CALLEN WALTER [US]; HEALEY SHAUN [US]; HAZLEWOOD GEOFF [US]; WU DI [US]; BLUM DAVID [US]; ESTEGHLALIAN ALIREZA [US]

Title: Methods using four-layer filter for PCR sample preparation

Applicant/Assignee: WHATMAN, INC

Application No.: 11/016291   Filing Date: 17/Dec/2004

Abstract:

In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a device, method and kit for detecting any genetic material containing moieties. The present invention enables identification of known or unknown virions or bacteria contained in a fluid therein, such as virions in a blood sample. It also provides for an amenable and highly automatable device for massed screenings and the discovery of sequence variants of known virions, previously undetected virions, and other genetic material containing moieties. In one aspect, the present invention provides a method for storage and analysis of a nucleic acid containing moiety in a biological sample, the method comprising providing a device comprising a plurality of layers, wherein the plurality of layers comprises a collection layer comprising a neutral porous matrix and a dry anticoagulant or liquefying agent, a filter layer comprising a dry solid medium comprising a solid matrix having a particle size limit that precludes eukaryotic cells, but not prokaryotic cells or virions, a separator layer, and an isolation layer comprising a dry solid medium comprising a neutral solid matrix having sorbed thereto a composition comprising a detergent

applying a biological sample to the collection layer

filtering remaining components of the biological sample through the collection layer to the filter layer

filtering remaining components of the biological sample through the filter layer to the separator layer

filtering remaining components of the biological sample through the separator layer to the isolation layer

retaining nucleic acid components in the isolation layer while removing a plurality of non-nucleic acid components

drying the isolation layer

providing at least one primer

and analyzing the nucleic acid components using PCR techniques, wherein at least two PCR primers are used.

Priority: US2002-298255 Applic. Date: 2002-11-15; US20010336005P Applic. Date: 2001-11-15

Inventor: BURGOYNE LEIGH ALEXANDER [AU]

Title: Substituted 1-(2-ethyl-1-methyl-cyclopropyl)-one/OL derivatives

Applicant/Assignee: INTERNATION FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC

Application No.: 12/038017   Filing Date: 27/Feb/2008

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to novel ketone and alcohol compounds and the use of these novel compounds in creating fragrances, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products.

Priority: US2005-065415 Applic. Date: 2005-02-24

Inventor: NARULA ANUBHAV P S [US]; ARRUDA EDWARD MARK [US]

Title: Detergent composition

Applicant/Assignee: KAO CORPORATION

Application No.: 10/969842   Filing Date: 22/Oct/2004

Abstract:

Detergent compositions each of which comprises (A) at least one phosphate ester or a salt thereof represented by the following formula (1): wherein R1 represents a C8-C18 hydrocarbon group, m stands for a number of from 0 to 10 on weight average, X represents H, an alkali metal atom, ammonium, a basic amino acid residual group, or an alkanolamino group having a hydroxy(C2-C3 alkyl) group, and R2 represents -(CH2CH2O)m-R1 or X, or a mixture thereof, and (B) at least one glyceryl ether having a C4-C12 alkyl or alkenyl group. These detergent compositions are low in skin irritation and are good in foaming performance.

Priority: JP19990289880 Applic. Date: 1999-10-12; US2002-088500 Applic. Date: 2002-07-09; WO2000JP07044 Applic. Date: 2000-10-11

Inventor: MATSUMOTO CHIKAKO [JP]; TATSUTA NOBUAKI [JP]; FUKUDA MORINOBU [JP]; MIYAJIMA TETSUYA [JP]; KASUGA KENNICHI [JP]

Title: Organic catalyst with enhanced enzyme compatibility

Applicant/Assignee: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Application No.: 11/272278   Filing Date: 10/Nov/2005

Abstract:

This invention relates to cleaning compositions comprising organic catalysts having enhanced enzyme compatibility and processes for making and using such cleaning compositions.

Priority: US20050691569P Applic. Date: 2005-06-17

Inventor: MIRACLE GREGORY SCOT [US]; HILER II GEORGE DOUGLAS [US]; GREY REBECCA MASSIE [US]; SIVIK MARK ROBERT [US]; VOELKEL LUDWIG [DE]; DIETSCHE FRANK [DE]; BITTNER CHRISTIAN [DE]

Title: Surfactant Composition And Method Of Forming

Applicant/Assignee: BASF CORPORATION

Application No.: 11/677824   Filing Date: 22/Feb/2007

Abstract:

A surfactant composition includes a first surfactant, a second surfactant, and a polyalkylene glycol. The first surfactant is of the general formula R1-O-(A)mH, wherein R1 is an aliphatic hydrocarbon having 10 carbon atoms, A is an alkyleneoxy group having from 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and m is a positive number. The second surfactant is of the general formula R2-O-(B)nH, wherein R2 is an aliphatic hydrocarbon having from 12 to 14 carbon atoms, B is an alkyleneoxy group having from 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and n is a positive number. The polyalkylene glycol is present in the surfactant composition in an amount of from 3 to 20 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the surfactant composition.

Priority: EP20060110269 Applic. Date: 2006-02-22

Inventor: DAILEY JAMES S [US]; LIPPERT ERNST [US]; IYER SRIDHAR [US]; STEINBRENNER ULRICH [DE]; KIEBURG CHRISTOFFER [DE]; TROPSCH JUERGEN [DE]; BAUR RICHARD [DE]; ZIMDAHL SOEREN [DE]

Title: Antimicrobial polypeptides

Applicant/Assignee: NOVOZYMES A/S

Application No.: 11/507741   Filing Date: 22/Aug/2006

Abstract:

The present invention relates to polypeptides having antimicrobial activity and polynucleotides having a nucleotide sequence which encodes for the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the nucleic acid constructs as well as methods for producing and using the polypeptides.

Priority: DK20040000713 Applic. Date: 2004-05-04; DK20040000800 Applic. Date: 2004-05-19; US2005-119581 Applic. Date: 2005-05-02; US20040574160P Applic. Date: 2004-05-24; US20040568583P Applic. Date: 2004-05-06

Inventor: HOGENHAUG HANS-HENRIK KRISTENSEN [DK]; MYGIND PER HOLSE [DK]; SEGURA DOROTEA RAVENTOS [DK]; TABOUREAU OLIVIER [DK]; SONKSEN CARSTEN PETER [DK]

Title: Flame retardant compositions

Applicant/Assignee: BROMINE COMPOUNDS LTD

Application No.: 11/709726   Filing Date: 23/Feb/2007

Abstract:

Novel formulations comprising pentabromobenzylbromide (PBBBr) and a carrier, for use as a flame retardant for application on a substrate, and processes for their preparation are disclosed. Further disclosed are articles-of-manufacture having these formulations applied thereon, and the use of PBBBr as a flame retardant for application on a substrate. These novel formulations are particularly effective as flame retardants for textiles, and are characterized by a low add-on and a high washing fastness.

Priority: US20060775785P Applic. Date: 2006-02-23

Inventor: MAZOR ROYI [IL]; SHALEV ITZHAK [IL]; SHOSHAN ASHER [IL]; PELED MICHAEL [IL]

Title: Finger wipe containing a composition in a rupturable reservoir

Applicant/Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC

Application No.: 11/020566   Filing Date: 22/Dec/2004

Abstract:

A finger wipe that fits onto one or two human fingers. The finger wipe can be used as a substitute for cotton balls, swabs, and/or gauzes, or as an oral cleaning device. The finger wipe includes at least one reservoir that contains a composition. The composition may be a liquid or a solid. For example, in one embodiment, the composition may comprise a cleaning solution, a pharmaceutical, or a skin-conditioning agent. The reservoir is constructed such that the reservoir can be ruptured. For instance, in one embodiment, the reservoir may be ruptured by squeezing two fingers together. In this manner, the composition is released when desired for use in conjunction with the finger wipe.

Priority:

Inventor: OBERSTADT JAYNE ANN [US]; O'CONNOR AMANDA LEE [US]

Title: Composition for dyeing keratinous fibres with a cationic direct dye and a silicone

Applicant/Assignee: L'OREAL S.A

Application No.: 11/539459   Filing Date: 06/Oct/2006

Abstract:

The invention relates to a composition for dyeing keratinous fibers, in particular human keratinous fibers such as hair, comprising, in an appropriate dyeing medium, at least one cationic direct dye of a given formula, and which is characterized in that it contains, in addition, at least one silicone chosen from the aminated silicones, the polyoxyalkylenated silicones, the silicone gums and resins. The invention also relates to the dyeing methods and devices using it.

Priority: FR19980010724 Applic. Date: 1998-08-26; US2004-840953 Applic. Date: 2004-05-07; US2000-530198 Applic. Date: 2000-06-21; WO1999FR01876 Applic. Date: 1999-07-29

Inventor: RONDEAU CHRISTINE [FR]; LANG GERARD [FR]; COTTERET JEAN [FR]

Title: HAIR DYE COMPOSITION

Applicant/Assignee: KAO CORPORATION

Application No.: 11/616469   Filing Date: 27/Dec/2006

Abstract:

A hair dye composition which is provided by mixing a first-part agent containing an alkaline agent and a second-part agent containing an oxidizing agent upon application, comprising, after mixing, components (a) to (c) and an oxidative dye (d) as needed, wherein the pH after mixing is 8 to 12 and the content of component (a) is 0.1 to 20 wt. %: (a) a betaine compound represented by formula (1) and an acid-addition salt thereof: wherein R1, R2, R3, X, and Y are as defined

(b) an oxidizing agent

and (c) an ammonia or a salt thereof, which hair dye composition: suppresses the stripping of ammonia at the time of mixing a first-part agent and a second-part agent, thereby reducing the unpleasant odor of ammonia upon application

suppresses hair damage and deterioration of feeling without a pre-treatment

has excellent dying and bleaching effects

and uniformly dyes (bleaches) the hair from the root to the tip of the hair regardless of the degree of hair damage.

Priority: JP20050377208 Applic. Date: 2005-12-28; JP20050377209 Applic. Date: 2005-12-28; JP20060267046 Applic. Date: 2006-09-29

Inventor: NOBUTO YUKO [JP]; NOJIRI MASAYOSHI [JP]

Title: Cleaning compositions and methods of treating equipment

Applicant/Assignee: VICTORIA E. WILSON AND MATTHEW P. WILSON TRUST

Application No.: 11/123787   Filing Date: 06/May/2005

Abstract:

Cleaning compositions and methods of use thereof are described. A representative method includes treating equipment, particularly equipment used in the asphalt industry and other industries, such as bituminous, rubber, plastics, polymer, tar, concrete, and cement industries. The methods employ a cleaning composition that includes at least one or more of the following: surfactants, builders, hydrotropes, alkali compounds, processing aids, organic acids, and water conditioners, in any combination.

Priority: US2002-159637 Applic. Date: 2002-05-30

Inventor: WILSON PAUL A [US]

Title: Immunogenic compositions comprising human immunodeficiency virus type 2 (HIV-2) glycosylated and unglycosylated envelope proteins and their methods of preparation

Applicant/Assignee: INSTITUT PASTEUR CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE

Application No.: 11/235527   Filing Date: 27/Sep/2005

Abstract:

Four glycoproteins of apparent molecular weights 300,000, 140,000, 125,000, and 36,000 (gp300, gp140, gp125, and gp36) are detectable in human immunodeficiency virus type 2 (HIV-2) infected cells. The gp125 and gp36 are the external and transmembrane components, respectively, of the envelope glycoproteins of HIV-2 mature virions. The gp300, which is a dimeric form of gp140, the precursor of HIV-2 envelope glycoprotein, is probably formed by a pH dependent fusion in the endoplasmic reticulum. Such a doublet is also observed in cells infected with simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV), a virus closely related to HIV-2. On the other hand, the envelope glycoprotein precursor of HIV-1 does not form a dimer during its processing.

Experiments carried out with various inhibitors of oligosaccharide trimming enzymes suggest that transient dimerization of the glycoprotein precursor is required for its efficient transport to the Golgi apparatus and for its processing. The gp300 is useful for detecting antibodies to HIV-2 antigens in human body fluids and for raising antibodies to gp300.

Priority: US2000-739289 Applic. Date: 2000-12-19; US1994-321566 Applic. Date: 1994-10-27; US1993-002756 Applic. Date: 1993-01-13; US1989-356459 Applic. Date: 1989-05-25; US1988-204346 Applic. Date: 1988-06-09

Inventor: MONTAGNIER LUC [FR]; LAURENT-CRAWFORD ANNE G [FR]; KRUST BERNARD [FR]; HOVANESSIAN ARA G [FR]; REY-CUILLE MARIE-ANNE [FR]

Title: Hydroxycitric acid salt composition and method of making

Applicant/Assignee: UNIBAR CORPORATION

Application No.: 10/425428   Filing Date: 29/Apr/2003

Abstract:

Disclosed is a hydroxycitric acid salt composition comprising calcium and potassium salts of hydroxycitric acid, preferably in a defined proportion which yields a very pure, stabilized preparation that is substantially tasteless for optimal use in a variety of foods items. The HCA salts are prepared by a process that includes treating an aqueous extract of Garcinia cambogia or Garcinia indica fruit with a liquid quaternizing agent such as a trialkylamine in which the alkyl groups are octyl, caprylyl, isooctyl, lauryl or decyl.

Priority: US20020376490P Applic. Date: 2002-04-30

Inventor: BHASKARAN SUNIL [IN]; MEHTA SEVANTI [US]

Title: Variant subtilisin enzymes (subtilases)

Applicant/Assignee: MAXYGEN INC NOVOZYMES A/S

Application No.: 10/555484   Filing Date: 06/May/2004

Abstract:

Novel subtilases having an improved wash performance on egg stains are disclosed. These subtilases are useful exhibiting excellent or improved wash performance on egg stains when used in e.g. cleaning or detergent compositions, such as laundry detergent compositions and dish wash compositions, including automatic dish wash compositions.

Priority: DK20030000690 Applic. Date: 2003-05-07; US20030470360P Applic. Date: 2003-05-14; WO2004DK00312 Applic. Date: 2004-05-06

Inventor: MINNING STEFAN [DK]; KNOTZEL JURGEN CARSTEN FRANZ [DK]; SORENSEN NIELS HENRIK [DK]; NESS JON E [US]; WELCH MARK D [US]; GIVER LORRAINE J [US]; CHERRY JOEL [US]; BORCHERT TORBEN VEDEL [DK]; MINSHULL JEREMY [US]

Title: Method for the oxidative cleaning of food processing equipment

Applicant/Assignee: ROCHESTER MIDLAND CORPORATION

Application No.: 11/928324   Filing Date: 30/Oct/2007

Abstract:

A method for cleaning the surfaces of food processing equipment that are heavily soiled with food processing byproducts, such as grease, starch and proteinaceous materials. The cleaning method consists of applying two separate aqueous cleaning solutions that are mixed together. One solution contains an aqueous oxidizing agent and the other solution contains a source of aqueous hydroxide ions. Both solutions are mixed together immediately prior to being applied to the soiled surfaces. The combined formulation utilizes the weak Bronsted acidity of the oxidizing agents in interaction with the hydroxide ions to generate perhydroxyl ions and other active oxygen species, which are significantly more effective at cleaning heavily soiled food processing equipment than each cleaning solution alone.

Priority:

Inventor: SHERTOK JOEL TERRY [US]; FOX JACK DAVID [US]

Title: Textile articles for washing and cleaning applications

Applicant/Assignee: RECKITT BENCKISER N.V

Application No.: 10/504710   Filing Date: 17/Aug/2004

Abstract:

A material for use in washing comprising a textile article having a first functionality and a water-soluble container enclosing a composition having a second functionality.

Priority: GB20020004532 Applic. Date: 2002-02-27; WO2003GB00531 Applic. Date: 2003-02-06

Inventor: FRANZOLIN GIORGIO [IT]; ROSSI LUCIA [IT]

Title: Water soluble container containing dry actives comprising a cationic germicide and coated citric acid

Applicant/Assignee: RECKITT BENCKISER INC

Application No.: 10/499405   Filing Date: 26/Jan/2005

Abstract:

The invention relates to a water soluble container which contains a composition useful for hard surface cleaning. The composition comprises a cationic surfactant having germicidal properties, a non-ionic surfactant, an alkali salt, an organic acid

and optionally, conventional additives, where the composition is in powder form. The water soluble containers can be made by thermoforming or injection molding.

Priority: GB20010030419 Applic. Date: 2001-12-20; WO2002GB04614 Applic. Date: 2002-10-10

Inventor: BURT DIANE JOYCE [US]; FENG JAMES CHI-CHENG [US]; GENCARELLI RALPH [US]; LESICA JEANNE MARIE [US]

Title: Aqueous disinfectants and sterilants including transition metals

Applicant/Assignee: SOLUTIONS BIOMED, LLC

Application No.: 11/361837   Filing Date: 24/Feb/2006

Abstract:

The present invention is drawn to disinfectant or sterilant compositions, which are human safe, e.g., food grade or food safe. In one embodiment, an aqueous disinfectant or sterilant composition can comprise an aqueous vehicle, including water, from 0.001 wt % to 50 wt % of a peracid, and from 0.001 wt % to 25 wt % of a peroxide. Additionally, from 0.001 ppm to 50,000 ppm by weight of a transition metal based on the aqueous vehicle content can also be present. The composition can be substantially free of aldehydes. Alternatively or additionally, the transition metal can be in the form of a colloidal transition metal.

Priority: US20050656723P Applic. Date: 2005-02-25

Inventor: TICHY DARYL J [US]; LARSON BRIAN G [US]

Title: SUCCINOYLAMINO LACTAMS AS INHIBITORS OF A-BETA PROTEIN PRODUCTION

Applicant/Assignee: BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB PHARMA COMPANY

Application No.: 11/950399   Filing Date: 04/Dec/2007

Abstract:

This invention relates to novel lactams having drug and bio-affecting properties, their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use. These novel compounds inhibit the processing of amyloid precursor protein and, more specifically, inhibit the production of Abeta-peptide, thereby acting to prevent the formation of neurological deposits of amyloid protein. More particularly, the present invention relates to the treatment of neurological disorders related to beta-amyloid production such as Alzheimer's disease and Down's Syndrome.

Priority: US2006-492593 Applic. Date: 2006-07-25; US2005-175644 Applic. Date: 2005-07-06; US2002-285776 Applic. Date: 2002-11-01; US2000-506360 Applic. Date: 2000-02-17; US1999-370089 Applic. Date: 1999-08-06; US19980095698P Applic. Date: 1998-08-07; US19990120227P Applic. Date: 1999-02-15; US19980113558P Applic. Date: 1998-12-24

Inventor: OLSON RICHARD E [US]; MADUSKUIE THOMAS P [US]; THOMPSON LORIN ANDREW [US]

Title: Substrate with a self-cleaning coating

Applicant/Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE

Application No.: 10/510714   Filing Date: 29/Apr/2005

Abstract:

The invention relates to a transparent substrate based on glass or one or more polymers, or a ceramic or glass substrate, or a substrate made of architectural material of the type comprising a wall render, a concrete slab or block, architectural concrete, roof tile, material of cementitious composition, terracotta, slate, stone, metal surface or a fibrous substrate, based on glass of the mineral insulation wool type, or glass reinforcement yarns. This substrate is distinguished in that it is provided, on at least part of its surface, with a coating whose mesoporous structure exhibits photocatalytic properties and comprises at least partially crystallized titanium oxide. Process for manufacturing this substrate, its application in glazing, as architectural material or as mineral insulation wool is also described.

Priority: FR20020004775 Applic. Date: 2002-04-17; WO2003FR01218 Applic. Date: 2003-04-16

Inventor: GUENEAU LETHICIA [FR]; RONDET MAURICETTE [FR]; BESSON SOPHIE [FR]; BOILOT JEAN-PIERRE [FR]; GACOIN THIERRY [FR]; DURAND CLARISSE [FR]

Title: Process for the depletion or removal of endotoxins

Applicant/Assignee: QIAGEN GMBH

Application No.: 11/412130   Filing Date: 27/Apr/2006

Abstract:

A process for the depletion or removal of endotoxins from preparations containing active ingredients designated for therapeutical use which are obtained from natural sources by genetic engineering and/or biotechnology by treatment with chromatographic material wherein said natural sources are lysed, the fractions obtained are optionally centrifuged, filtrated or treated with affinity chromatographic methods

said fractions are preincubated with an aqueous salt solution and detergents, treated with anion exchange material and then washed with another salt solution, and the active ingredients are eluted from the anion exchanger, followed by further purification in a per se known manner.

Priority: DE19944403692 Applic. Date: 1994-02-07; DE19944422291 Applic. Date: 1994-06-25; DE19944431125 Applic. Date: 1994-09-01; DE19944432654 Applic. Date: 1994-09-14; US2002-254845 Applic. Date: 2002-09-26; US1999-443091 Applic. Date: 1999-11-18; US1998-026613 Applic. Date: 1998-02-20; US1996-687522 Applic. Date: 1996-09-30; WO1995EP00391 Applic. Date: 1995-02-03

Inventor: COLPAN METIN [DE]; MORITZ PETER [DE]; SCHORR JOACHIM [DE]

Title: Sample preparation method incorporating an alkaline shock

Applicant/Assignee: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATED

Application No.: 11/356613   Filing Date: 17/Feb/2006

Abstract:

Method of preparing a biological sample appropriate for use in a subsequent in vitro nucleic acid amplification reaction. The method involves a rapid, transient exposure to alkaline conditions which can be achieved by mixing an alkaline solution with a pH-buffered solution that includes a detergent and the biological sample to be tested for the presence of particular nucleic acid species using in vitro amplification. The invented method advantageously can improve detection of some target nucleic acids without substantially compromising detectability of others. The method is particularly useful for simultaneously preparing RNA and DNA templates that can be used in multiplex amplification reactions.

Priority: US20050654199P Applic. Date: 2005-02-18; US20050669192P Applic. Date: 2005-04-06

Inventor: GAO KUI [US]; BECKER MICHAEL M [US]; WU WEN [US]; LINNEN JEFFREY M [US]

Title: Subtilisin variants with improved perhydrolase activity

Applicant/Assignee: HENKEL KOMMANDITGESELLSCHAFT AUF AKTIEN

Application No.: 11/156062   Filing Date: 17/Jun/2005

Abstract:

The invention relates to novel perhydrolases, derived from the protease Carlsberg by amino acid exchange in positions 11, 15, 21, 38, 50, 54, 58, 77, 83, 89, 93, 96, 107, 117, 120, 134, 135, 136, 140, 147, 150, 154, 155, 160, 161, 171, 179, 180, 181, 194, 205, 208, 213, 216, 217, 238, 239, 251, 253, 257, and/or 261. The invention further relates to methods for production of said novel perhydrolases, products comprising said novel perhydrolases, particularly bodycare, haircare, shampoo, hair-dyeing, hair-bleaching, oral-care, dental-dare, dental-prosthesis-care, cosmetic, therapeutic (textile) washing, cleaning, rinsing, handwash, washing-up and dish-washing products, and corresponding applications of said novel perhydrolases.

Priority: DE20021060903 Applic. Date: 2002-12-20; WO2003EP14127 Applic. Date: 2003-12-12

Inventor: WIELAND SUSANNE [DE]; POLANYI-BALD LAURA [DE]; PRUESER INKEN [DE]; STEHR REGINA [DE]; MAURER KARL-HEINZ [DE]

Title: Methods for producing purified adenoviral vectors

Applicant/Assignee: INTROGEN THERAPEUTICS, INC INTROGEN THERAPUETICS, INC

Application No.: 10/033571   Filing Date: 27/Dec/2001

Abstract:

The present invention addresses the need to improve the yields of viral vectors when grown in cell culture systems. In particular, it has been demonstrated that for adenovirus, the use of low-medium perfusion rates in an attached cell culture system provides for improved yields. In other embodiments, the inventors have shown that there is improved Ad-p53 production with cells grown in serum-free conditions, and in particular in serum-free suspension culture. Also important to the increase of yields is the use of detergent lysis. Combination of these aspects of the invention permits purification of virus by a single chromatography step that results in purified virus of the same quality as preparations from double CsCl banding using an ultracentrifuge.

Priority: US2000-556570 Applic. Date: 2000-04-24; US1997-975519 Applic. Date: 1997-11-20; US19960031329P Applic. Date: 1996-11-20

Inventor: ZHANG SHUYUAN [US]; THWIN CAPUCINE [US]; WU ZHENG [US]; CHO TOOHYON [US]; WILSON DEBORAH [US]; CASTON LUCETTA [US]

Title: SUBSTITUTED CYCLOHEXYL PROPANAL COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE IN PERFUME COMPOSITIONS

Applicant/Assignee: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC

Application No.: 11/831243   Filing Date: 31/Jul/2007

Abstract:

The present invention relates to substituted cyclohexyl propanal compounds and their use in enhancing fragrance formulations in perfumes, toilet waters, colognes, personal products, and the like.

Priority:

Inventor: LEVORSE JR ANTHONY T [US]; NEWIRTH BRETT D [US]

Title: Lavatory Block Compositions

Applicant/Assignee: RECKITT BENCKISER INC

Application No.: 11/917306   Filing Date: 23/May/2006

Abstract:

Improved treatment blocks useful in the treatment of lavatory appliances, particularly toilets are provided. The improved treatment blocks are solid block compositions which provide an extended service life, particularly when used in an ITB device. Methods of producing the solid block composition and treatment blocks therefrom, as well as methods of use are also disclosed.

Priority: GB20050020990 Applic. Date: 2005-10-17; US20050692992P Applic. Date: 2005-06-22; WO2006GB01892 Applic. Date: 2006-05-23

Inventor: CHEUNG TAK WAI [US]; FU EDWARD [US]; NGUYEN TRI [US]; WU STEVEN [US]

Title: Lipolytic enzyme elip

Applicant/Assignee: DANISCO US INC., GENENCOR DIVISION

Application No.: 10/555587   Filing Date: 12/May/2004

Abstract:

The present invention provides a novel nucleic acid sequence, designated ELIP, encoding a lipolytic enzyme and the corresponding encoded amino acid sequences. The invention also provides expression vectors and host cells comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding at least one novel lipolytic enzyme, recombinant lipolytic enzyme proteins and methods for producing the same.

Priority: US20030470069P Applic. Date: 2003-05-12; WO2004US14685 Applic. Date: 2004-05-12

Inventor: JONES BRIAN E [US]; GRANT WILLIAM D [US]; HEAPHY SHAUN [US]; GRANT SUSAN [US]; REES HELEN C [US]

Title: Low residue cleaning solution comprising a C8 to C10 alkylpolyglucoside and glycerol

Applicant/Assignee: THE CLOROX COMPANY

Application No.: 12/141583   Filing Date: 18/Jun/2008

Abstract:

The present invention relates to cleaning compositions containing C8-C10 alkylpolyglucosides which have low filming and streaking when combined with C2-C4 alcohols. The cleaning compositions can optionally comprise dyes, builders, fatty acids, fragrances, colorants, glycerol, anti-foaming agents, and preservatives.

Priority: US2007-780056 Applic. Date: 2007-07-19; US2006-612672 Applic. Date: 2006-12-19; US2001-939383 Applic. Date: 2001-08-24; US2001-939179 Applic. Date: 2001-08-24; US2000-737641 Applic. Date: 2000-12-14

Inventor: SHIMMIN LAURA [US]; BURCIAGA SONIA H [US]; HILL BERNARD [US]; HOOD RYAN K [US]; KAARET THOMAS W [US]; KILKENNY ANDREW [US]; KONG STEPHEN BRADFORD [US]

Title: Aqueous sanitizers, disinfectants, and/or sterilants with low peroxygen content

Applicant/Assignee: SOLUTIONS BIOMED, LLC

Application No.: 11/510516   Filing Date: 24/Aug/2006

Abstract:

The present invention is drawn to disinfectant compositions, which are human safe, e.g., food grade or food safe. In one embodiment, an aqueous disinfectant composition can comprise an aqueous vehicle, including water, from 0.001 wt % to 10.0 wt % of a peroxygen, and an alcohol. Additionally, from 0.001 ppm to 50,000 ppm by weight of a transition metal based on the aqueous vehicle content can also be present. The composition can be substantially free of aldehydes. Alternatively or additionally, the transition metal can be in the form of a colloidal transition metal, such as colloidal silver or alloy thereof.

Priority: US2006-361836 Applic. Date: 2006-02-24; US2006-361841 Applic. Date: 2006-02-24; US2006-361837 Applic. Date: 2006-02-24; US2006-361665 Applic. Date: 2006-02-24; US20050656723P Applic. Date: 2005-02-25

Inventor: TICHY DARYL J [US]; LARSON BRIAN G [US]

Title: Polymer-Fluorosurfactant Associative Complexes

Applicant/Assignee: THE CLOROX COMPANY

Application No.: 11/854885   Filing Date: 13/Sep/2007

Abstract:

The present invention relates to associative complexes of water soluble and/or water dispersible polymers and polymeric fluorosurfactants, compositions and methods for modifying substrates to provide treated articles with surface protective properties including easier cleaning, increased stain and/or soil repellency, and increased resistance to bio-fouling and environmental contamination.

Priority: US2005-105819 Applic. Date: 2005-04-14

Inventor: SCHEUING DAVID R [US]; KNOCK MONA MARIE [US]; ROBBINS MICHAEL H [US]

Title: Two-component adhesive of epoxy resins and amine compound

Applicant/Assignee: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC

Application No.: 11/363692   Filing Date: 28/Feb/2006

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a two-component epoxy adhesive composition comprising a) a first component comprising a first epoxy resin and a second epoxy resin, the second epoxy resin being flexibilized by an elastomer, and b) a second component comprising at least one amine compound with one or more primary and/or secondary amino groups, said amine compound having a molecular weight of less than 450 g/mol. The ratio of the total number of amino groups of the amine compound to the total number of epoxy groups of the epoxy resins is 0.01:1 to 0.5:1. The mixing of the two components a) and b) results in a wash-off resistant composition. Said wash-off resistant composition results upon heat-curing in a crash-stable structural adhesive.

Priority: EP20050004304 Applic. Date: 2005-02-28

Inventor: FRICK KARSTEN [CH]; LUTZ ANDREAS [CH]; WIPF ISABELL [CH]

Title: Aminated silicone detergent cosmetic composition and use

Applicant/Assignee: L'OREAL S.A

Application No.: 09/360521   Filing Date: 23/Jul/1999

Abstract:

Detergent and conditioning compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, (A) a washing base comprising at least one anionic surfactant and at least one amphoteric surfactant and (B) at least one aminated silicone having an amine number greater than or equal to 0.4 meq/g, the amphoteric surfactant/anionic surfactant ratio by weight being greater than or equal to 0.2. The use of detergent and conditioning compositions for cleaning and for caring of the hair or the skin.

Priority: FR19980009414 Applic. Date: 1998-07-23

Inventor: RESTLE SERGE [FR]; DUBIEF CLAUDE [FR]

Title: Developing Method and Developing Unit

Applicant/Assignee: KYOCERA MITA CORPORATION

Application No.: 10/586818   Filing Date: 28/Feb/2005

Abstract:

The present invention provides a developing method and a developing unit which can obtain a favorable image quality and the like even when a surface roughness Rz of a developing sleeve is changed or when an amorphous-silicon photoconductor is used by allowing the magnetic monocomponent toner to effectively jump to a photoconductor from a developing sleeve.

To attain such an object, the present invention provides a magnetic monocomponent jumping developing system and a developing unit which uses the method, wherein as the magnetic monocomponent toner, a toner having a volume center particle size which is calculated from the particle size distribution based on volume and falls within a range from 6.0 to 7.8 mum, having the sphericity which falls within a range from 0.92 to 0.98, and setting a toner quantity having a volume particle size of 5.04 mum or less to a value which falls within a range from 2.5 to 10.0 volume % is used and, at the same time, assuming a toner quantity per unit area of the toner image as A, a following relationship formula (1) is satisfied. 0.6 mg/cm2<=A<=0.9 mg/cm2 (1)

Priority: JP20040051126 Applic. Date: 2004-02-26; WO2005JP03331 Applic. Date: 2005-02-28

Inventor: NAGAI TAKASHI [JP]

Title: Method for cleaning textiles

Applicant/Assignee: IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES PLC CRODA INTERNATIONAL PLC

Application No.: 10/518921   Filing Date: 27/Jul/2005

Abstract:

Detergent or micelle free cleaning media based on detergent free and/or micelle free liquid CO2 and including from 0.01 to 5% by weight of the formulation of a cleaning additive which is at least one multi-ester having a molecular weight of not more than 750 can be used in dry cleaning of textiles. Desirable cleaning additives are of the formula (1): R1(XR2)n where X, R1, R2, and n have defined meanings, particularly to be esters of multi-carboxylic acids and mono-hydroxy alcohols or esters of mono-carboxylic acids and multi-hydroxy alcohols.

Priority: WO2002GB02846 Applic. Date: 2002-06-24

Inventor: MOTSON HAROLD RUSSELL [GB]; IRVINE DEREK JOHN [GB]; APPELMAN ERIC [NL]

Title: Films or structural exterior materials using coating composition having self-cleaning property and preparation method thereof

Applicant/Assignee: LG CHEM LTD

Application No.: 11/171326   Filing Date: 01/Jul/2005

Abstract:

Disclosed is a coating composition that can provide structural materials having hydrophilicity, excellent self-cleaning property and long service life. The present invention also discloses a method for preparing the composition, a substrate, such as a film or structural exterior material like vinyl sidings, with the applied coating composition, and a method to prepare a substrate with the coating composition. The coating composition has hydroxy group-containing inorganic particles that improve the initial hydrophilicity of conventional coating agents. Additionally, by using two types of inorganic particles having different particles diameters, the coating composition can form a hydrophilic coating layer having a contact angle with water of 30 DEG or less.

Additionally, a low boiling point organic solvent having erosive property to a substrate to be coated may be used to allow the application of the coating layer to a conventional production line for structural exterior materials without adding a separate coating line.

Priority: KR20040073799 Applic. Date: 2004-09-15; KR20050033621 Applic. Date: 2005-04-22

Inventor: KANG YANG GU [KR]; LEE SEUNG HEON [KR]; HONG YOUNG JUN [KR]; KIM JUNG HOON [KR]; LEE HYE JEONG [KR]; SHIN SANG HO [KR]; JANG SUNG HOON [KR]; SHIN HONG CHEUL [KR]; CHANG YEONG RAE [KR]; LEE YEON BIN [KR]

Title: IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, A PROCESS CARTRIDGE PROVIDED IN THE APPARATUS, AND A DEVELOPING DEVICE INCLUDED IN THE PROCESS CARTRIDGE OF THE APPARATUS

Applicant/Assignee: RICOH CO., LTD

Application No.: 11/557070   Filing Date: 06/Nov/2006

Abstract:

An image forming apparatus includes a process cartridge with an image bearing member configured to bear an image on a surface thereof. A developing device is configured to develop the image formed on the image bearing member by using a developer accommodated in a chamber thereof. The developing device includes a developer bearing member configured to bear the developer on a surface thereof to transfer the developer to the image formed on the image bearing member. A conveying member is configured to agitate and convey the developer in the chamber to the developer bearing member. A regulating member held in contact with the developer brought up from the chamber onto the surface of the developing roller is configured to uniformly distribute the developer on the surface of the developer bearing member.

Priority: JP20050322188 Applic. Date: 2005-11-07

Inventor: OHYAMA KUNIHIRO [JP]

Title: Motorized cleaning implement

Applicant/Assignee: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Application No.: 11/070145   Filing Date: 02/Mar/2005

Abstract:

A motorized cleaning implement is provided for cleaning surfaces with a cleaning substrate. The motorized cleaning implement includes a bumper pad that is connected to a motor capable of providing a reciprocating motion to the bumper pad. A cleaning substrate which includes a pocket is attached to the bumper pad.

Priority: US2004-934875 Applic. Date: 2004-09-03; US20040636432P Applic. Date: 2004-12-15; US20040572146P Applic. Date: 2004-05-18; US20030499851P Applic. Date: 2003-09-03

Inventor: STACKPOLE JR A BRYON [US]; CROWE THOMAS GEORGE [US]; NEWMAN MATTHEW LLOYD [US]; ZENKICH RAMONA [US]; WURZELBACHER TRACEY ANN [US]; PARK ERIC YOUNG [US]; RESUELLO JR ILDEFONSO MENDOZA [US]; SAYLER DAVID JOHN [US]

Title: Remediation of Microfloral and Biofilm Development From Laundering Devices

Applicant/Assignee: THE CLOROX COMPANY

Application No.: 12/054650   Filing Date: 25/Mar/2008

Abstract:

Methods, improved compositions and kits are employed that provide dosing and cleaning solutions containing a halogen-based oxidant effectively delivered to remediate microfloral and biofilm development on the laundering surfaces of enclosed horizontal axis washers. The improved compositions, and the methods and kits employing them, provide for effective remediation while minimizing and/or preventing detrimental effects upon halogen-susceptible surfaces of the laundering devices, including reduced corrosion and biofilm on interior metal and laundering surfaces.

Priority: US20070908128P Applic. Date: 2007-03-26

Inventor: VAN BUSKIRK GREGORY [US]; MANSKE SCOTT D [US]; BROMBERG STEVEN [US]

Title: Production of self-cleaning surfaces on textile coatings

Applicant/Assignee: DEGUSSA AG

Application No.: 10/526559   Filing Date: 04/Mar/2005

Abstract:

The invention relates to a process for producing self-cleaning surfaces on coated textile sheets, by the following steps of the process: i.) applying hydrophobic nanostructured particles to a surface of a transfer-medium sheet, ii.) applying a coating composition and a textile sheet to those surfaces of the transfer medium to which the hydrophobic nanostructured particles were applied in step i.) of the process, iii.) heat treatment of the composite resulting from steps i.) to ii.) of the process, and iv.) removing the transfer medium, and also to the coated textile sheets produced by means of the process of the invention, and their use.

Priority: DE20021042560 Applic. Date: 2002-09-13; WO2003EP08280 Applic. Date: 2003-07-26

Inventor: NUN EDWIN [DE]; OLES MARKUS [DE]

Title: Mediated electrochemical oxidation of food waste materials

Applicant/Assignee: SCIMIST, INC

Application No.: 10/492017   Filing Date: 08/Apr/2004

Abstract:

A mediated electrochemical oxidation process is used to treat, oxidize and destroy food waste materials, such as manure, biological residue, hay, straw, animal byproducts, bones, horns, blood, biological items, pathological waste and combined waste. Food waste is introduced into an apparatus for contacting the waste with an electrolyte containing the oxidized form of one or more reversible redox couples, at least one of which is produced by anodic oxidation in an electrochemical cell. The oxidized species of the redox couples oxidize the organic waste molecules and are themselves converted to their reduced form, whereupon they are reoxidized by either of the aforementioned mechanisms and the redox cycle continues until all oxidizable waste species, including intermediate reaction products, have undergone the desired degree of oxidation.

The process takes place at temperatures between zero degrees centigrade and below the boiling point of the electrolyte.

Priority: US20010327306P Applic. Date: 2001-10-09; WO2002US32040 Applic. Date: 2002-10-09

Inventor: CARSON ROGER W [US]; BREMER BRUCE W [US]

Title: Image forming method

Applicant/Assignee: KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC

Application No.: 10/926195   Filing Date: 24/Aug/2004

Abstract:

A method of forming a toner image employing a photoreceptor is described. The photoreceptor comprises a photosensitive layer on a cylindrical conductive substrate, Formula (1) and Formula (2) are held, 0 2<=(Pmax/D)x100<=50 Formula (2) wherein P (mum) is the average of the coating layer thickness in central section in the width direction of the photoreceptor, Pmax (mum) is average of the maximum value of the layer thickness out of the image forming region, and D (mum) is average of distance between point, at which said maximum value is obtained, and edge of the coating layer,

and the toner contains 1.0 to 7.0 number % of toner particles having number based particle diameter not more than 3.17 mum based on whole number of toner particles, and number average toner particle diameter is 4-9 mum.

Priority: JP20020053353 Applic. Date: 2002-02-28

Inventor: KOBAYASHI NOBUAKI [JP]; ASANO MASAO [JP]; YAMAZAKI HIROSHI [JP]

Title: Method for manufacturing polymerized toner

Applicant/Assignee: ZEON CORPORATION

Application No.: 10/792750   Filing Date: 05/Mar/2004

Abstract:

In a method for manufacturing a polymerized toner, in a washing step after polymerization, colored polymer particles are washed using a continuous pressurizing filter in a circulation washing manner, in which a dispersion containing colored polymer particles obtained in the polymerization step is supplied by pressure to the inlet of the continuous pressurizing filter from a slurry tank that stores the dispersion

the dispersion is filtered in the filter while stirring

the concentrated dispersion is fed back to the slurry tank from the outlet

a washing solution in a quantity equivalent to the quantity of the filtrate filtered by filtration is added to the slurry tank to dilute the filtrate

and the dispersion diluted by the washing solution is circulated in the filter.

Priority: JP20030067216 Applic. Date: 2003-03-12

Inventor: OTA NOBUYASU [JP]

Title: Method for forming and removing a patterned silicone film

Applicant/Assignee: DOW CORNING CORPORATION

Application No.: 10/565036   Filing Date: 28/Jul/2003

Abstract:

A method for reworking semiconductor materials includes: (i) applying a silicone composition to a surface of a substrate to form a film, (ii) exposing a portion of the film to radiation to produce a partially exposed film having non-exposed regions covering a portion of the surface and exposed regions covering the remainder of the surface

(iii) heating the partially exposed film for an amount of time such that the exposed regions are substantially insoluble in a developing solvent and the non-exposed regions are soluble in the developing solvent

(iv) removing the non-exposed regions of the heated film with the developing solvent to form a patterned film

(v) heating the patterned film for an amount of time sufficient to form a cured silicone layer

and (vi) removing all or a portion of the cured silicone layer by exposure to an anhydrous etching solution including an organic solvent and abase.

Priority: WO2003US23601 Applic. Date: 2003-07-28

Inventor: BECKER GREGORY [US]; GARDNER GEOFFREY [US]; HARKNESS BRIAN [US]

Title: Acidic cleaning compositions comprising an acid mixture and ternary solvent mixture

Applicant/Assignee: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY

Application No.: 12/132683   Filing Date: 04/Jun/2008

Abstract:

A composition comprising a mixing product of: (i) a first acid having a pKa of less than 3, in an amount by weight of 1-10%, (ii) a second acid having a pKa of greater than 3, in an amount by weight of 1-10%, (iii) a nonionic surfactant in an amount by weight of 1-7%

and (iv) water

wherein the composition has a pH of less than 2.5. The composition can be used for the removal of grease, lime scale, soap scum, and rust on hard surfaces.

Priority: US2006-536835 Applic. Date: 2006-09-29; US20050728071P Applic. Date: 2005-10-19

Inventor: DIET PATRICK [BE]; MASSAUX JEAN [BE]; LEONARD ISABELLE [BE]

Title: Solid, two part chemical concentrate

Applicant/Assignee: ECOLAB INC

Application No.: 11/254644   Filing Date: 20/Oct/2005

Abstract:

The invention is a solid chemical concentrate system of at least two cooperative shapes. The first shape is an inwardly curved bar having an inner opening. The second shape is an insert which is capable of interlocking with the bar by insertion into the bar inner opening. The solid chemical concentrate provides chemical systems having active constituents which may be the same, different but compatible or functionally and chemically incompatible combined within one matrix to provide at least one substantially continuous surface. The system may also comprise an aqueous soluble or dispersible polymeric film cover.

Priority: US2004-890348 Applic. Date: 2004-07-12; US2002-218300 Applic. Date: 2002-08-13; US2000-667487 Applic. Date: 2000-09-22; US1993-071596 Applic. Date: 1993-06-04; US1991-699662 Applic. Date: 1991-05-14

Inventor: GLADFELTER ELIZABETH J [US]; OUTLAW TINA O [US]; COPELAND JAMES L [US]; SCHULZ RHONDA K [US]; BOCHE DANIEL K [US]; PETERSON JEFF W [US]

Title: Bleaching product comprising a water-soluble film coated with bleaching agents

Applicant/Assignee: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Application No.: 11/432178   Filing Date: 11/May/2006

Abstract:

Bleaching product in the form of a coated substrate comprising a water-soluble film and a coating comprising a bleaching agent.

Priority: US20050681070P Applic. Date: 2005-05-13

Inventor: CATALFAMO VINCENZO [US]; DENOME FRANK WILLIAM [US]; BECKHOLT DENNIS ALLEN [US]; AOUAD YOUSEF GEORGES [US]; ARCHBOLD JAMES MICHAEL [US]

Title: Pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions containing nanoparticles useful for treating targeted tissues and cells

Applicant/Assignee: CORNERSTONE PHARMACEUTICALS

Application No.: 11/796849   Filing Date: 30/Apr/2007

Abstract:

Nanoparticles made from a select group of lipids and optionally containing a therapeutically active agent are employed in pharmaceutical compositions for delivery to targeted tissues and/or cells for the treatment or diagnosis of such diseases as cancer.

Priority: US2004-974892 Applic. Date: 2004-10-27; US2002-172724 Applic. Date: 2002-06-14; US20010298486P Applic. Date: 2001-06-15

Inventor: SHORR ROBERT [US]; RODRIGUEZ ROBERT [US]

Title: Silicones having improved chemical resistance and curable silicone compositions having improved migration resistance

Applicant/Assignee: DOW CORNING CORPORATION

Application No.: 11/180456   Filing Date: 13/Jul/2005

Abstract:

A composition is prepared by mixing components including: (I) a polyorganosiloxane having an average of at least two unsaturated organic groups per molecule, with the proviso that component (I) is free of fluorine atoms

optionally (II) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having an average of at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, with the proviso that component (II) is free of fluorine atoms

(III) a hydrosilylation catalyst

(IV) a fluoroorganosilicone, with the provisos that (1) component (IV) has at least one functional group reactive with component (I), component (II), or both, (2) when component (II) is not present, then component (IV) has an average of at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, and (3) component (IV) is added to the composition in an amount sufficient to provide chemical resistance to a cured product of the composition

and (V) an adhesion promoter.

Priority: US2003-641810 Applic. Date: 2003-08-14

Inventor: AHN DONGCHAN [US]; HUEY PAMELA JEAN [US]; SHEPHARD NICK EVAN [US]; WATSON MICHAEL JOHN [US]

Title: Compositions for dissolution of low-k dielectric films, and methods of use

Applicant/Assignee: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC

Application No.: 10/889084   Filing Date: 12/Jul/2004

Abstract:

An improved composition and method for cleaning the surface of a semiconductor wafer are provided. The composition can be used to selectively remove a low-k dielectric material such as silicon dioxide, a photoresist layer overlying a low-k dielectric layer, or both layers from the surface of a wafer. The composition is formulated according to the invention to provide a desired removal rate of the low-k dielectric and/or photoresist from the surface of the wafer. By varying the fluorine ion component, and the amounts of the fluorine ion component and acid, component, and controlling the pH, a composition can be formulated in order to achieve a desired low-k dielectric removal rate that ranges from slow and controlled at about 50 to about 1000 angstroms per minute, to a relatively rapid removal of low-k dielectric material at greater than about 1000 angstroms per minute.

The composition can also be formulated to selectively remove a photoresist layer, leaving the underlying low-k dielectric layer essentially intact.

Priority: US2000-652991 Applic. Date: 2000-08-31

Inventor: YATES DONALD L [US]

Title: Dithiocarbamyl beta-hydroxy fatty acid esters as additives for lubricants and fuels

Applicant/Assignee: CHEMTURA CORPORATION

Application No.: 11/273797   Filing Date: 14/Nov/2005

Abstract:

Fuels, especially hydrocarbon fuels, and lubricants, especially lubricating oils, contain dithiocarbamyl beta-hydroxy fatty acid esters, a class of anti-corrosion, anti-wear, anti-fatigue, and extreme pressure additives that are derived from epoxidized fatty acid esters. The additives exhibit synergistic anti-wear activity in combination with phosphorus containing additives.

Priority: US20040630543P Applic. Date: 2004-11-23

Inventor: ROWLAND ROBERT G [US]

Title: Microelectronic cleaning composition containing halogen oxygen acids, salts and derivatives thereof

Applicant/Assignee: MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC

Application No.: 10/982330   Filing Date: 05/Nov/2004

Abstract:

Microelectronic cleaning compositions for cleaning microelectronic substrates, and particularly cleaning compositions useful with and having improved compatibility with microelectronic substrates characterized by silicon dioxide, sensitive low-kappa or high-kappa dielectrics and copper, tungsten, tantalum, nickel, gold, cobalt, palladium, platinum, chromium, ruthenium, rhodium, iridium, hafnium, titanium, molybdenum, tin and other metallization, as well as substrates of Al or Al(Cu) metallizations and advanced interconnect technologies, are provided by microelectronic cleaning compositions comprising halogen acids, salts and derivatives thereof.

Priority: US20040543801P Applic. Date: 2004-02-11

Inventor: HSU CHIEN-PIN SHERMAN [US]

Title: Remover composition

Applicant/Assignee: KAO CORPORATION

Application No.: 11/289457   Filing Date: 30/Nov/2005

Abstract:

A remover composition used for cleaning of a semiconductor substrate or semiconductor element, wherein (1) the remover composition contains 65% by weight or more of water

(2) the remover composition has a pH at 20 DEG C. of 2 or more and 6 or less

and (3) the remover composition contains (I) at least one member selected from the group consisting of a saccharide, an amino acid compound, an organic acid salt and an inorganic acid salt, and 0.01 to 1% by weight of ammonium hexafluorosilicate, or (II) an organic phosphonic acid and a fluorine-containing compound. The remover composition of the present invention can be suitably used for manufacturing high-quality electronic parts such as LCD, memory, and CPU.

Priority: JP20040353588 Applic. Date: 2004-12-07; JP20040353591 Applic. Date: 2004-12-07

Inventor: TAMURA ATSUSHI [JP]

Title: Natural Cleaning Compositions

Applicant/Assignee: THE CLOROX COMPANY

Application No.: 12/241269   Filing Date: 30/Sep/2008

Abstract:

A cleaning composition with a limited number of natural ingredients contains alkyl polyglucoside, solvent and colloidal silica. The cleaning composition optionally has an additional amount of glycerol. The cleaning composition optionally has a small amount of fragrance. The cleaning composition can be used to clean hard surfaces and cleans as well or better than commercial compositions containing synthetically derived cleaning agents.

Priority: US2008-136934 Applic. Date: 2008-06-11; US2007-765516 Applic. Date: 2007-06-20

Inventor: OCHOMOGO MARIA [US]; GARABEDIAN ARAM [US]; HOOD RYAN K [US]; KAARET THOMAS W [US]; SHIMMIN LAURA [US]

Title: Modified phosphocalcic compound, injectable composition containing same

Applicant/Assignee: CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE UNIVERSITE DE NANTES INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA SANTE ET DE LA RECHERCHE MEDICALE

Application No.: 10/506550   Filing Date: 19/Jul/2005

Abstract:

The invention concerns a phosphocalcic compound modified by a gem-bisphosphonic acid or one of its salts, a method for preparing same, as well as its use for preparing an injectable composition. The modified phosphocalcic compound is obtained by adding a gem-bisphosphonic acid or one of its alkali metal or alkaline earth salts to a suspension of a precursor phosphocalcic compound in ultra-pure water, while stirring the reaction medium at room temperature, then in recovering by centrifuging the formed compound. Said compound is useful for making an injectable composition, for use in the treatment of bone remodeling equilibrium.

Priority: FR20020002707 Applic. Date: 2002-03-04; WO2003FR00527 Applic. Date: 2003-02-18

Inventor: BUJOLI BRUNO [FR]; JOSSE SOLEN [FR]; GUICHEUX JEROME [FR]; JANVIER PASCAL [FR]; BOULER JEAN-MICHEL [FR]; DACULSI GUY [FR]

Title: Corrosion inhibiting mildew remover kit

Applicant/Assignee: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY

Application No.: 11/345686   Filing Date: 26/Jan/2006

Abstract:

The corrosion inhibiting mildew remover kit includes a premeasured amount of sodium perborate, a premeasured amount of a liquid inhibitor and a premeasured amount of a liquid blend. The premeasured amount of sodium perborate, the premeasured amount of liquid inhibitor, the premeasured amount of liquid blend and water combine to form an aqueous solution that can be applied to a mildew infected area. The aqueous solution removes mildew from a mildew infected area and does not cause corrosion.

Priority:

Inventor: ARAFAT EL SAYED S [US]; ROSE RAYMOND D [US]; ROSER PAUL R [US]

Title: Surface protective compositions

Applicant/Assignee: PQ CORPORATION

Application No.: 11/157699   Filing Date: 21/Jun/2005

Abstract:

A method of protecting a surface includes applying to the surface a protective composition containing an aqueous wax emulsion. The composition prevents or reduces degradation of the surface of equipment in a facility where the surface is contacted by alkali metal silicate solutions. The compositions are useful, for example, in facilities for treating poultry or other meat carcasses with alkali metal silicates, in facilities for manufacturing detergents, in paper mills, and in any other facility using liquid alkali metal silicate.

Priority:

Inventor: MYSZAK JR EDWARD A [US]

Title: Low molecular weight latex and toner compositions comprising the same

Applicant/Assignee: XEROX CORPORATION

Application No.: 11/156967   Filing Date: 20/Jun/2005

Abstract:

Provided are a latex process and a toner process, both of which include the preparation of a latex having weight average molecular weight of from about 12x103 to about 24x103. The latex is manufactured under monomer-starved polymerization condition such as monomer feeding rate equal to or less than 0.516% per minute by weight of the monomer(s) to be fed. The toners prepared according to the present disclosure have gained improved properties such as gloss, fusing performance, crease performance, stripping performance, document offset, vinyl offset, and parent charging etc.

Priority:

Inventor: VANBESIEN DARYL [CA]; MOFFAT KAREN A [CA]; MOORE EMILY L [CA]; NOSELLA KIMBERLY D [CA]; SANDERS DAVID J [CA]; ANDERSON CHRISTINE [CA]; VONG CUONG [CA]

Title: MONO-, DI- AND POLYOL PHOSPHATE ESTERS IN PERSONAL CARE FORMULATIONS

Applicant/Assignee: RHODIA INC

Application No.: 12/137589   Filing Date: 12/Jun/2008

Abstract:

A hydrophilized personal care formulation, which can be in the form of a hand or body soap (liquid or bar), lipstick, body wash, makeup remover, skin cleaner, hair conditioner, skin or hair moisturizer. The formulation employs an organophosphorus material or a mixture of an organophosphorus material, for example, mono-, di-, and polyol phosphate esters.

Priority: US20070943487P Applic. Date: 2007-06-12

Inventor: FUETTERER TOBIAS JOHANNES [SG]; HOUGH LAWRENCE ALAN [US]; REIERSON ROBERT LEE [US]

Title: Compositions for use in vehicle wash comprising a micro-organism

Applicant/Assignee: AUTOGLYM

Application No.: 10/517085   Filing Date: 13/Jan/2005

Abstract:

The invention relates to a composition suitable for use as in a vehicle wash which composition includes a micro-organism to digest organic matter washed from the vehicle. By including a microorganism in wash water used in a vehicle wash, there are various advantages including the fact that dosing of the vehicle wash by the micro-organism is proportional to the use of the vehicle wash. Thus the more the vehicle wash is used, generally the more organic matter will accumulate but as dosing is proportional to use, more micro-organism is supplied to combat the increased level of organic matter. As a result the growth rate of organic matter is greatly reduced allowing wash water to be recycled for longer resulting in reduced operating costs for the vehicle wash, especially as there is less or no need to apply a biocide to control foul odour.

Priority: GB20020013097 Applic. Date: 2002-06-07; WO2003GB02455 Applic. Date: 2003-06-09

Inventor: COLEY PAUL STUART [GB]

Title: Warewashing composition for use in automatic dishwashing machines comprising an aluminum/zinc ion mixture

Applicant/Assignee: ECOLAB INC

Application No.: 11/700420   Filing Date: 30/Jan/2007

Abstract:

A warewashing detergent composition is provided according to the invention. The warewashing detergent composition includes a cleaning agent, an alkaline source, and a corrosion inhibitor. The cleaning agent comprises a detersive amount of a surfactant. The alkaline source is provided in an amount effective to provide a use solution having a pH of at least about 8. The corrosion inhibitor includes a source of aluminum ion and a source of zinc ion. Methods for using and manufacturing a warewashing detergent composition are provided.

Priority: US2006-346456 Applic. Date: 2006-02-02; US2003-612474 Applic. Date: 2003-07-02

Inventor: LENTSCH STEVEN E [US]; BARTELME MICHAEL J [US]; MAN VICTOR F [US]; BAUM BURTON M [US]; EVERSON TERENCE P [US]

Title: Bleach composition and bleaching detergent composition

Applicant/Assignee: CIBA SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CORP

Application No.: 10/555673   Filing Date: 03/Nov/2005

Abstract:

A bleach composition containing (a) a peroxide generating hydrogen peroxide by being dissolved in water, (b) a water-insoluble or poorly water-soluble textile powder selected from powder cellulose, silk powder, wool powder, nylon powder, and polyurethane powder, and (c) (c-1) a bleaching activating catalyst and/or (c-2) a bleaching activator. A bleaching detergent composition containing (a) a peroxide generating hydrogen peroxide by being dissolved in water, (b) a water-insoluble or poorly water-soluble textile powder selected from powder cellulose, silk powder, wool powder, nylon powder, and polyurethane powder, and (c) (c-1) a bleaching activating catalyst or (c-1) a bleaching activating catalyst and (c-2) a bleaching activator, and (d) a surfactant.

Priority: WO2003JP05700 Applic. Date: 2003-05-07

Inventor: KANEDA HIDEYUKI [JP]; MIYAMAE YOSHITAKA [JP]; NAGATA SATORU [JP]

Title: HARD SURFACE CLEANING COMPOSITION WITH HYDROPHILIZING AGENT AND METHOD FOR CLEANING HARD SURFACES

Applicant/Assignee: RHODIA INC

Application No.: 12/137738   Filing Date: 12/Jun/2008

Abstract:

A composition for cleaning or rinsing hard surfaces in an aqueous or aqueous/alcoholic medium including at least one organophosphorus material for contributing to said surfaces antideposition and/or antiadhesion properties with regard to soiling substances capable of being deposited on the surfaces.

Priority: US20070943517P Applic. Date: 2007-06-12

Inventor: FUETTERER TOBIAS JOHANNES [SG]; HOUGH LAWRENCE ALAN [US]; REIERSON ROBERT LEE [US]

Title: Ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer resin compositions and process for production thereof

Applicant/Assignee: KURARAY CO., LTD

Application No.: 10/503723   Filing Date: 06/Aug/2004

Abstract:

A method for producing an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer resin composition, wherein an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer resin is contacted with an aqueous solution containing both carbon dioxide gas and at least one additive selected from the group consisting of an alkali metal salt (A) and a boron compound (B). The present invention can provide an environmentally friendly method for producing an EVOH resin composition, the method releasing no carboxylic acid such as acetic acid to the ambient atmosphere. In addition, the invention can provide an EVOH resin composition which emits less smell and is superior also in long-run workability.

Priority: JP20020040651 Applic. Date: 2002-02-18; JP20020314560 Applic. Date: 2002-10-29; JP20020375379 Applic. Date: 2002-12-25; WO2003JP01208 Applic. Date: 2003-02-06

Inventor: IKEDA KAORU [JP]; KIDA NORIYUKI [JP]; SHINDOME HIROYUKI [JP]; UCHIUMI NAOHIKO [JP]

Title: Method of producing clumping animal litter composition and the composition

Applicant/Assignee:

Application No.: 11/962797   Filing Date: 21/Dec/2007

Abstract:

The instant invention is directed towards a method of preparing a clumping animal litter comprising a combination of a high molecular weight polymer, a gum, and cellulosic components. The invention particularly relates to a method of preparing a clumping animal litter that comprises a homogenous mixture of anionic polyacylamide, a guar gum, grist and optionally cellulosic fines in combination with one or more sources of cellulosic material, thereby providing a litter with enhanced absorption, clumping size and hardness.

Priority: US2005-049140 Applic. Date: 2005-02-01

Inventor: BURCKBUCHLER JR FREDERICK V [US]

Title: Natural Cleaning Composition

Applicant/Assignee: THE CLOROX COMPANY

Application No.: 12/142969   Filing Date: 20/Jun/2008

Abstract:

A cleaning composition with a limited number of natural ingredients contains alkyl polyglucoside and ethanol. The cleaning composition optionally contains glycerol. The cleaning composition optionally contains essential oil. The cleaning composition optionally has a small amount of buffer, such as a natural inorganic buffer. The cleaning composition can be used to clean hard surfaces and cleans as well or better than commercial compositions containing synthetically derived cleaning agents.

Priority: US2007-765516 Applic. Date: 2007-06-20

Inventor: HOOD RYAN K [US]; GARABEDIAN ARAM [US]; KAARET THOMAS W [US]; OCHOMOGO MARIA [US]

Title: Hair coloring composition

Applicant/Assignee: ZOTOS INTERNATIONAL, INC

Application No.: 11/804270   Filing Date: 17/May/2007

Abstract:

By providing a certain oxidative primary and a certain oxidative coupler as an integral ingredients in hair coloring formulations, substantially improved and enhanced hair conditioning benefits are attained, providing a highly effective, hair coloring composition.

Priority: US20060811644P Applic. Date: 2006-06-06

Inventor: AZIZOVA MARINA [US]; ZHOU YANPING [US]; TASKER RUSHI [US]

Title: Process for desulfurization of hydrocarbons

Applicant/Assignee: TRANS IONICS CORPORATION

Application No.: 11/551340   Filing Date: 20/Oct/2006

Abstract:

The present invention is a method of removing sulphur from a hydrocarbon feed stream, comprising the steps of: (a) dissolving sodium in a liquid solvent to form a solution containing sodium atoms

(b) combining the liquid solution from step (a) with a liquid hydrocarbon feed containing an organosulfur component to form a combined stream at a temperature of addition and at a pressure near or above the vapor pressure of the solvent at the temperature of addition

(c) reacting the combined stream for sufficient reaction time and at sufficient reaction temperature to form a modified composition comprising one or more sulfur-containing species and less of the organosulfur species than had been present in the hydrocarbon feed

(d) extracting a portion of the sulfur-containing species from the modified composition.

Priority: US20050737575P Applic. Date: 2005-11-17

Inventor: SCHUCKER ROBERT C [US]

Title: Process for structuring self-cleaning glass surfaces

Applicant/Assignee: FERRO CORPORATION

Application No.: 11/115945   Filing Date: 27/Apr/2005

Abstract:

A plasma spray process for structuring self-cleaning glass surfaces and self-cleaning glass surfaces formed according to the process. Molten or heat softened particles of inorganic material are plasma spray deposited onto the surface of a substrate to create a micro-rough surface. If desired, a hydrophobic top coating layer can optionally be applied to the micro-rough surface. The micro-structured surface formed according to the invention is durable and self-cleaning.

Priority:

Inventor: SAKOSKE GEORGE E [US]; BAUMANN MARTIN [DE]; AXTELL III ENOS A [US]

Title: Method of treating and removing a photoresist pattern and method of manufacturing a semiconductor device using the same

Applicant/Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. LTD SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD

Application No.: 11/475154   Filing Date: 27/Jun/2006

Abstract:

Example embodiments of the present invention relate to methods of treating and removing a photoresist pattern and a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device using the same. Other example embodiments of the present invention relate to a method of treating a photoresist pattern and a method of removing a photoresist pattern formed using a photoresist composition suitable for argon fluoride (ArF). In a method of removing a photoresist pattern, an ozone vapor including a water vapor and an ozone gas may be provided onto the photoresist pattern to remove a hydrophobic group from a photoresist resin included in the photoresist pattern. A cleaning solution may be provided to make the photoresist pattern water-soluble. A cleaning process may be performed on the photoresist pattern to remove the photoresist pattern.

The photoresist pattern may be effectively removed without an increased processing time and/or damage to a substrate.

Priority: KR20050056082 Applic. Date: 2005-06-28

Inventor: CHUNG DAE-HYUK [KR]; KANG DAE-KEUN [KR]; CHA SE-HO [KR]

Title: EGVII endoglucanase and nucleic acids encoding the same

Applicant/Assignee: DANISCO US INC., GENENCOR DIVISION

Application No.: 11/330085   Filing Date: 10/Jan/2006

Abstract:

The present invention provides an endoglucanase nucleic acid sequence, designated egl7, and the corresponding EGVII amino acid sequence. The invention also provides expression vectors and host cells comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding EGVII, recombinant EGVII proteins and methods for producing the same.

Priority: US2001-028244 Applic. Date: 2001-12-18

Inventor: DUNN-COLEMAN NIGEL [US]; GOEDEGEBUUR FRITS [NL]; WARD MICHAEL [US]; YAO JIAN [US]

Title: Fabric care composition

Applicant/Assignee: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Application No.: 11/643236   Filing Date: 21/Dec/2006

Abstract:

The articles, compositions, and kits of the present invention are useful for conditioning fabric.

Priority: US2006-356269 Applic. Date: 2006-02-16; US20050653897P Applic. Date: 2005-02-17

Inventor: WAHL ERROL HOFFMAN [US]; BROWN JODI LEE [US]; BRUSH LISA GRACE [US]; WAGERS RUTH ANNE [US]; DECKNER GEORGE ENDEL [US]; JOHNSON ERIC SCOTT [US]; WILLIAMS BARBARA KAY [US]; WANG JIPING [US]; BOUTIQUE JEAN-POL [BE]; DEPLANCKE PATRICK FIRMIN AUGUST [BE]; DE BUZZACCARINI FRANCESCO [BE]; WATKINS MICHELE ANN [US]

Title: Laundry treatment compositions

Applicant/Assignee: CONOPCO, INC

Application No.: 10/561139   Filing Date: 16/Dec/2005

Abstract:

A water-soluble or dispersible, hydrolytically stable polysaccharide preferably selected from the group consisting of poly-glucan, poly-mannan, gluco-mannan and mixtures thereof. Which is covalently linked by a hydrolytically stable bond to a first polymeric textile softening species (typically a silicone) and optionally emulsified with a second polymeric textile softening species. The specification also discloses laundry treatment composition comprising these compositions.

Priority: GB20030013900 Applic. Date: 2003-06-16; WO2004EP05275 Applic. Date: 2004-05-17

Inventor: CARVELL MELVIN [GB]; FINDLAY PAUL HUGH [GB]; JONES CHRISTOPHER CLARKSON [GB]; UNALI GIOVANNI FRANCESCO [GB]

Title: Nitrile derivatives as perfuming ingredients

Applicant/Assignee: FIRMENICH SA

Application No.: 11/210481   Filing Date: 23/Aug/2005

Abstract:

The present invention concerns substituted benzylic nitriles substituted with lower linear alkyl or alkylene groups. These compounds are useful perfuming ingredients, and can impart odor notes of the floral-green type. The invention concerns also the perfuming compositions or perfumed articles associated with the compound.

Priority: WO2004IB03031 Applic. Date: 2004-09-16

Inventor: SAUDAN LIONEL [CH]; WYSS PATRICK [CH]

Title: Pyrrolo[2,1-C][1,4]benzodiazepine hybrids and a process for the preparation thereof

Applicant/Assignee: COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC & INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH

Application No.: 11/893101   Filing Date: 13/Aug/2007

Abstract:

The present invention provides a compound of general formula 5, useful as potential antitumour agents against human cancer cell lines. The present invention further provides a process for the preparation of pyrrolo[2,1-c][1,4]benzodiazepine hybrids of general formula 5 wherein, X1, X2, X3 is selected from H or Cl or CH3, Y is selected from O or NH, Z is selected from C-O or CH2 and n=1 to 4.

Priority: IN2006DE01823 Applic. Date: 2006-08-14

Inventor: AHMED KAMAL [IN]; BANDARI RAJENDRA PRASAD [IN]

Title: Use of copolymers, containing alkylene oxide units, as deposit inhibitor additives in the rinsing process of a dishwasher

Applicant/Assignee: BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

Application No.: 10/577261   Filing Date: 23/Oct/2004

Abstract:

Use of copolymers comprising alkylene oxide units and comprising, in randomly or blockwise copolymerized form, (a) 50 to 93 mol % of acrylic acid and/or a water-soluble salt of acrylic acid, (b) 5 to 30 mol % of methacrylic acid and/or a water-soluble salt of methacrylic acid and (c) 2 to 20 mol % of at least one nonionic monomer of the formula I in which the variables have the following meanings: R1 is hydrogen or methyl

R2 is a chemical bond or unbranched or branched C1-C6-alkylene

R3 is identical or different unbranched or branched C2-C4-alkylene radicals

R4 is unbranched or branched C1-C6-alkyl

n is 3 to 50, as deposit-inhibiting additives in the rinsing cycle of a dishwasher.

Priority: DE20031050420 Applic. Date: 2003-10-28; WO2004EP11994 Applic. Date: 2004-10-23

Inventor: GUZMANN MARCUS [DE]; BECKER HEIKE [DE]

Title: Detergent composition containing branched alcohol alkoxylate and compatibilizing surfactant, and method for using

Applicant/Assignee: ECOLAB INC

Application No.: 11/605705   Filing Date: 29/Nov/2006

Abstract:

A detergent composition is provided according to the invention. The detergent composition includes a branched alcohol alkoxylate having the formula: wherein R1 is a C2-C20 alkyl, R2 is H or a C1-C4 alkyl, n is 2-20, and m is 1-40, and a compatibililizing surfactant. The compatibilizing surfactant can be selected so that an aqueous composition containing 5 wt. % of the branched alcohol alkoxylate and at least 2.5 wt. % of the compatibilizing surfactant provides a clear aqueous composition. A clear aqueous composition refers to an aqueous composition that is free of haze visible to the naked eye. In general, a clear aqueous composition resembles a composition containing only water. A method for using the detergent composition is provided.

Priority: US20050741131P Applic. Date: 2005-11-30

Inventor: KILLEEN YVONNE [US]; SMITH KIM R [US]; GUZMAN MAX [US]; LENTSCH STEVEN E [US]

Title: Mediated electrochemical oxidation used for sterilization/disinfection

Applicant/Assignee: SCIMIST, INC

Application No.: 10/502323   Filing Date: 23/Jul/2004

Abstract:

A medicated electrochemical oxidation process is used for sterilization/disinfection of contaminated instruments and infectious waste. Contaminated instruments and waste are introduced into an apparatus for contacting the infectious waste with an electrolyte containing the oxidized form of one or more reversible redox couples, at least one of which is produced at the anode of an electrochemical cell. The oxidized species of the redox couples oxidize the infectious waste molecules and are themselves converted to their reduced form, whereupon they are reoxidized by either of the aforementioned mechanisms and the redox cycle continues until all oxidizable infectious waste species have undergone the desired degree of oxidation. The entire process takes place at temperatures between ambient and approximately 100 degree celsius.

The oxidation process will be enhanced by the addition of reaction of reaction enhancements, such as: ultrasonic energy and/or ultraviolet radiation.

Priority: US20020350378P Applic. Date: 2002-01-24; WO2003US02153 Applic. Date: 2003-01-24

Inventor: CARSON ROGER W [US]; BREMER BRUCE W [US]

Title: Process for the reduction of endotoxins in a plasmid preparation using a carbohydrate non-ionic detergent with silica chromatography

Applicant/Assignee: SIGMA-ALDRICH CO

Application No.: 11/108317   Filing Date: 18/Apr/2005

Abstract:

The present invention provides methods for the reduction of endotoxins in a plasmid preparation using a carbohydrate non-ionic detergent with silica chromatography.

Priority: US20040565026P Applic. Date: 2004-04-23

Inventor: RAY KEVIN BERNARD [US]; KREADER CAROL ANN [US]; CHEN FUQIANG [US]; CUTTER DAVID ERIC [US]

Title: ORGANOLEPTIC COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE IN PERFUME COMPOSITIONS

Applicant/Assignee: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC

Application No.: 12/133475   Filing Date: 05/Jun/2008

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to the novel compounds of the general formula wherein R represents hydrogen or a straight, branched or cyclic hydrocarbon moiety consisting of less than 15, preferably less than 10, most preferably less than 4 carbon atoms and containing at least one oxygen atom and single and/or double bonds.

Priority: US2006-376385 Applic. Date: 2006-03-15

Inventor: NARULA ANUBHAV P S [US]; ARRUDA EDWARD MARK [US]

Title: Detergent composition comprising calcium gluconate and a mixture of calcium ion sequestering agents

Applicant/Assignee: KAO CORPORATION

Application No.: 11/237760   Filing Date: 29/Sep/2005

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a detergent composition containing (a) 2 to 30% by weight of an inorganic alkali, (b) 0.5 to 20% by weight of at least one surfactant selected from an anionic surfactant and a nonionic surfactant, (c) 0.01 to 2% by weight (based on calcium ion) of a calcium salt, (d) 0.1 to 15% by weight of a calcium ion-sequestering agent, (e) 1 to 30% by weight of a water-soluble organic solvent and (f) 20 to 95% by weight of water.

Priority: JP20040290542 Applic. Date: 2004-10-01

Inventor: KONDO JUNJI [JP]; HORIO YASUNORI [JP]

Title: Kit for caring for a fabric article

Applicant/Assignee: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Application No.: 09/862830   Filing Date: 22/May/2001

Abstract:

A kit for caring for a fabric article includes multiple products such as a fabric treatment composition and a laundry detergent composition, a fabric conditioning composition, and/or a second fabric treatment composition. Each of the multiple products contains a coordinated element, such as a brand name, a characteristic ingredient, container graphics, containers, dosages per container, a dye, a perfume, a trade dress, a set of usage instructions, and a combination thereof.

Priority: US20000206075P Applic. Date: 2000-05-22

Inventor: SCHROEDER JOHN GREGORY [JP]; HONMA NOBUHIKO [JP]

Title: Fabric treatment composition with a fabric substantive dye

Applicant/Assignee: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Application No.: 11/983555   Filing Date: 08/Nov/2007

Abstract:

A fabric treatment composition comprising from about 0.0001% to about 0.01% by weight of a fabric substantive dye loaded onto a particle carrier having an average particle size of less than 100 mum is disclosed. The process for making the fabric treatment composition is described. A fabric substantive dye-loaded particle carrier having an average particle size of less than 100 mum and comprising from about 0.001% to about 1% by weight of a fabric substantive dye is described.

Priority: US20060858099P Applic. Date: 2006-11-10

Inventor: GARDINER ELAINE HUNTER [GB]; ZOU XIAOTIAN [CN]

Title: Azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane

Applicant/Assignee: EL AND MICRO CARE CORP

Application No.: 11/169344   Filing Date: 29/Jun/2005

Abstract:

Disclosed are binary azeotrope-like compositions consisting essentially of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane (HFC-365mfc) and 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane (HFC-43-10mee) or nonafluoromethoxybutane. The present invention further includes ternary or quaternary azeotrope-like compositions consisting essentially of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane and 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane or nonafluoromethoxybutane, and additionally trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, n-propyl bromide, acetone, methanol, ethanol or isopropanol.

Priority: US2000-528962 Applic. Date: 2000-03-21; US19990125511P Applic. Date: 1999-03-22

Inventor: MINOR BARBARA HAVILAND [US]; SCHWEITZER MELODIE A [US]; TATTERSALL THOMAS L [US]

Title: Personal care composition containing a cleansing phase and a benefit phase

Applicant/Assignee: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Application No.: 11/227379   Filing Date: 15/Sep/2005

Abstract:

Personal care compositions comprising a cleansing phase and a benefit phase. These products are intended to provide a multi-phase personal care composition that is packaged in physical contact while remaining stable and providing improved in-use and after-use hair and skin benefits.

Priority: US20040617392P Applic. Date: 2004-10-08

Inventor: MIDHA SANJEEV [US]; WELLS ROBERT LEE [US]; COMSTOCK BRYAN GABRIEL [US]; HEINRICH JAMES MERLE [US]; NIEBAUER MICHAEL FREDERICK [US]

Title: Protein purification

Applicant/Assignee: GENENTECH, INC

Application No.: 11/398447   Filing Date: 05/Apr/2006

Abstract:

A method for purifying a polypeptide by ion exchange chromatography is described which involves changing the conductivity and/or pH of buffers in order to resolve a polypeptide of interest from one or more contaminants.

Priority: US2004-949683 Applic. Date: 2004-09-24; US2002-253366 Applic. Date: 2002-09-24; US1999-304465 Applic. Date: 1999-05-03; US19980084459P Applic. Date: 1998-05-06

Inventor: BASEY CAROL D [US]; BLANK GREG S [US]

Title: Cleaning composition comprising a branched ester and an organic solute

Applicant/Assignee: BRILLIANCE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LIMITED

Application No.: 11/570384   Filing Date: 30/May/2005

Abstract:

A cleaning composition which may be a stainless steel cleaning composition comprising a branched ester and an organic solute. The use and a method of using the cleaning composition is also included within the scope of the present invention.

Priority: WO2005NZ00106 Applic. Date: 2005-05-30; NZ20040533453 Applic. Date: 2004-06-10

Inventor: BLYTH JUDITH HELEN [NZ]; AL-ALAWI FADIL [NZ]

Title: Gels that reduce soot and/or emissions from engines

Applicant/Assignee: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION

Application No.: 10/603644   Filing Date: 25/Jun/2003

Abstract:

A soot reducing media that reduces the soot content in lubricating oil in an engine. Further a process employing a gel to decrease the amount of soot in the lubricating oil of an engine and/or decrease the emissions from an engine.

Priority:

Inventor: BURRINGTON JAMES D [US]; GEORGE HERMAN F [US]; MARTIN JOHN R [US]; KORNBREKKE RALPH E [US]

Title: Lube base oil and lubricating oil composition

Applicant/Assignee: IDEMITSU KOSAN CO., LTD

Application No.: 10/540569   Filing Date: 22/Dec/2005

Abstract:

The invention provides a lube base oil other than silicone oil having a kinematic viscosity of 12 mm2/s or below at 40 DEG C., exhibiting, in Noack test (250 DEG C., 1 hr), an evaporation loss of 30 mass % or below and/or a flash point of 200 DEG C. or higher, and exhibiting an aniline point of 60 DEG C. or higher. There is also provides a lubricating oil composition comprising the lube base oil mixed with at least one additive selected from the group consisting of an antioxidant, a viscosity index improver, a detergent dispersant, a friction reducing agent, a metal inactivator, a pour point depressant, an abrasion resisting agent, a defoamer, and an extreme-pressure additive. The lube base oil and the lubricating oil composition realize reduction of evaporation loss despite being of low viscosity and excellent compatibility with organic materials.

Priority: JP20020372397 Applic. Date: 2002-12-24; WO2003JP16597 Applic. Date: 2003-12-24

Inventor: EGAWA TATSUYA [JP]; TSUBOUCHI TOSHIYUKI [JP]; YOSHIMOTO LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE JUNKO [JP]; HIRONAKA YOSHIO [JP]

Title: Photo-labile pro-fragrance conjugates

Applicant/Assignee: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Application No.: 12/077624   Filing Date: 20/Mar/2008

Abstract:

The present invention relates to photo-labile pro-fragrance conjugates comprising: a) a photo-labile unit which upon exposure to electromagnetic radiation is capable of releasing a pro-fragrance unit

and b) a pro-fragrance unit, which when so released is either i) a pro-fragrance compound capable of releasing a fragrance raw material

or ii) a fragrance raw material. The present invention relates to systems for delivering fragrances to a situs, and to laundry detergent compositions, fine fragrances, personal care and hair care compositions comprising said systems.

Priority: US2007-880028 Applic. Date: 2007-07-19; US2007-654085 Applic. Date: 2007-01-17; US2006-446649 Applic. Date: 2006-06-05; US2005-148688 Applic. Date: 2005-06-09; US2003-693733 Applic. Date: 2003-10-24; US2001-001029 Applic. Date: 2001-11-02; US20000246811P Applic. Date: 2000-11-08

Inventor: DYKSTRA ROBERT RICHARD [US]; MIRACLE GREGORY SCOT [US]; GRAY LON MONTGOMERY [US]

Title: Post plasma ashing wafer cleaning formulation

Applicant/Assignee: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY MATERIALS, INC

Application No.: 09/954284   Filing Date: 17/Sep/2001

Abstract:

A semiconductor wafer cleaning formulation for use in post plasma ashing semiconductor fabrication comprising at least one organic chelating agent and at least one polar solvent, wherein the chelating agent and polar solvent are in sufficient amounts to effectively remove inorganic compound residue from a semiconductor wafer. Preferably, the chelating agent is selected from the group consisting of 2,4-Pentanedione, Malonic acid, Oxalic acid, p-Toluenesulfonic acid, and Trifluoroacetic acid

and the polar solvent is selected from the group consisting of Water, Ethylene glycol, N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP), Gamma butyrolactone (BLO), Cyclohexylpyrrolidone (CHP), Sulfolane, 1,4-Butanediol, and Butyl carbitol.

Priority: US1996-675500 Applic. Date: 1996-07-03

Inventor: WOJTCZAK WILLIAM A [US]; SEIJO MA FATIMA [US]; KLOFFENSTEIN THOMAS J [US]; FINE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE STEPHEN A [US]

Title: Concrete cleaning and preparation composition

Applicant/Assignee: VALSPOR SOURCING, INC

Application No.: 10/945165   Filing Date: 20/Sep/2004

Abstract:

A concrete cleaning and preparation composition is described, which includes urea hydrochloride, surfactant, water, and one or more glycol ethers. Also described is a method of preparing a concrete surface, including pre-wetting a concrete surface, using a cleaning and preparation composition, including urea hydrochloride, a surfactant, water, and one or more glycol ethers, and rinsing the concrete surface. Furthermore, a kit for cleaning, preparing, and coating concrete including a cleaning and preparation composition including urea hydrochloride, and a coating is also described.

Priority:

Inventor: NETHERTON JASON J [US]

Title: Liquid detergent compositions with visibly distinct beads

Applicant/Assignee: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Application No.: 11/799918   Filing Date: 03/May/2007

Abstract:

A liquid detergent composition comprising a liquid matrix having dispersed therein a plurality of visibly distinct beads and wherein the visibly distinct beads comprise a hueing agent.

Priority: EP20060113458 Applic. Date: 2006-05-03

Inventor: BOUTIQUE JEAN-POL [BE]; VANDENBERGHE FREDERIK [BE]; SMETS JOHAN [BE]

Title: Devices, systems, and methods for dispensing disinfectant solutions comprising a peroxygen and transition metal

Applicant/Assignee: SOLUTIONS BIOMED, LLC

Application No.: 11/788742   Filing Date: 20/Apr/2007

Abstract:

The present invention is drawn to dispensing devices and systems which can be used to store and/or dispense a disinfectant solution. The device can include a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment can include a first liquid composition, which includes a transition metal or alloy thereof. The second compartment is separated from the first compartment and can contain a second liquid composition that includes a peroxygen. The first and second liquid compositions are formulated to be combined so as to yield a resultant disinfectant solution. The disinfectant solution can be used to disinfect a variety of surfaces and even liquid compositions.

Priority: US2006-514721 Applic. Date: 2006-08-31; US2006-361836 Applic. Date: 2006-02-24; US2006-361841 Applic. Date: 2006-02-24; US2006-361837 Applic. Date: 2006-02-24; US2006-361665 Applic. Date: 2006-02-24; US20050656723P Applic. Date: 2005-02-25

Inventor: TICHY DARYL J [US]; LARSON BRIAN G [US]

Title: Ligand and complex for catalytically bleaching a substrate

Applicant/Assignee: CONOPCO INC

Application No.: 10/576649   Filing Date: 15/Oct/2004

Abstract:

The present invention provides a bleaching composition comprising a [3.3.1] bicycle compound of formula (I) carrying at least one C8-C22-alkyl chain, together with a peroxygen source.

Priority: GB20030025430 Applic. Date: 2003-10-31; WO2004EP11680 Applic. Date: 2004-10-15

Inventor: HAGE RONALD [NL]; LIENKE JOACHIM [NL]; VEERMAN-PETERSEN PATRICIA [NL]

Title: Laundry System Having Unitized Dosing

Applicant/Assignee: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Application No.: 12/265080   Filing Date: 05/Nov/2008

Abstract:

Compositions, articles and methods are provided for supplying fabric care benefits to clothing or fabrics in an automated washing machine and by manual washing. The fabric care compositions preferably have less than about 5% detergent surfactants, more preferably less than 3%, even more preferably less than 1% and are most preferably free of detergent surfactants. Similarly, the fabric care compositions preferably have less than about 5% fabric softener actives, more preferably less than 3%, even more preferably less than 1% and are most preferably free of detergent surfactants. The laundry articles can take a variety of forms in a variety of physical states all of which will rapidly dispense a unitized amount of one or more selected fabric care agents to a wash and/or rinse bath solution during the laundering process under a variety of conditions.

The invention also pertains to laundry kits that contain a variety of such articles and instructions concerning their use. Likewise, methods for preparing a customized laundry solution to obtain a specific fabric care benefit selected based on the user's personal preferences and/or the fabric care needs of the fabrics being laundered are also provided. Further, the present invention also concerns methods for assisting a consumer in identifying the unitized articles to be used in preparing a laundry solution that will impart desired fabric care benefits as well as merchandising displays for dispensing the articles, assembling customized laundry kits and instructing the consumer on the selection and use of laundry articles.

Priority: US2006-337875 Applic. Date: 2006-01-23; US2005-121876 Applic. Date: 2005-05-04; US2005-105798 Applic. Date: 2005-04-14; US2004-925749 Applic. Date: 2004-08-25; US2001-838867 Applic. Date: 2001-04-20; US20000203472P Applic. Date: 2000-05-11

Inventor: CASWELL DEBRA SUE [CN]; WELCH ROBERT GARY [US]; RIDYARD MARK WILLIAM [GB]; SAYERS EDWARD [GB]; YORK DAVID WILLIAM [GB]; DUFTON DANIEL JAMES [GB]; HOWE SIMON [GB]; ESHUIS JOHAN [BE]; PENA-ROMERO ANGELINA [BE]; LAUDAMIEL-PELLET CHRISTOPHE [US]; HOFFMANN WUNDRIARI [GB]; DECKNER GEORGE ENDEL [US]; WAHL ERROL HOFFMAN [US]; MURPHY RUTH ANNE [US]; HENSLEY LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE B [US]; TRINH TOAN [US]; DIHORA JITEN ODHAVJI [US]; BAKER ELLEN SCHMIDT [US]; LITTIG JANET SUE [US]; SCHROEDER TIMOTHY JAMES [US]; DIERSING STEVEN LOUIS [US]; DODD MALCOLM MCCLAREN [GB]; GALLON LOIS SARA [US]

Title: Fabric care composition

Applicant/Assignee: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Application No.: 11/356269   Filing Date: 16/Feb/2006

Abstract:

The articles, compositions, and kits of the present invention are useful for conditioning fabric.

Priority: US20050653897P Applic. Date: 2005-02-17

Inventor: WAHL ERROL HOFFMAN [US]; BROWN JODI LEE [US]; BRUSH LISA GRACE [US]; WAGERS RUTH ANNE [US]; DECKNER GEORGE ENDEL [US]; JOHNSON ERIC SCOTT [US]; WILLIAMS BARBARA KAY [US]; WANG JIPING [US]; BOUTIQUE JEAN-POL [BE]; DEPLANCKE PATRICK FIRMIN AUGUS [BE]; DE BUZZACCARINI FRANCESCO [BE]; WATKINS MICHELE ANN [US]

Title: Highly alkaline compositions containing a hexyl glycoside as a hydrotrope

Applicant/Assignee: AKZO NOBEL N.V

Application No.: 11/129457   Filing Date: 13/May/2005

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a clear and stable, highly alkaline composition with controlled foaming, containing a high amount of surface active nonionic alkylene oxide adduct and a hexyl glycoside as a hydrotrope. This composition has a very good wetting and cleaning ability and can be used for cleaning of hard surfaces, in a mercerization process and for a cleaning, desizing or scouring process of fibres and fabrics.

Priority: SE19970003946 Applic. Date: 1997-10-29; US2003-342904 Applic. Date: 2003-01-15; US2000-562410 Applic. Date: 2000-05-01; WO1998SE01634 Applic. Date: 1998-09-15

Inventor: JOHANSSON INGEGARD [SE]; KARLSSON BO [SE]; STRANDBERG CHRISTINE [SE]; KARLSSON GUNVOR [SE]; HAMMARSTRAND KARIN [SE]

Title: Paint paraphernalia method and apparatus

Applicant/Assignee: PACTECH INVESTMENTS, LLC

Application No.: 11/223304   Filing Date: 09/Sep/2005

Abstract:

What is provided is a protective environment for paint paraphernalia and wet paint being used in a painting process. Examples of paint paraphernalia includes paint brushes, paint rollers, paint trays, and paint cans. The protective environment in one form is a flexible polyvinyl chloride of at least 1/2 mil in thickness. The flexible polyvinyl chloride is arranged two provided a three sided connecting edge with the fourth side left unconnected for an opening into the interior portion of the protective environment. The protective environment is placed over the paint paraphernalia and marked with various paint paraphernalia characteristics to aide in the temporary storage and reuse of the paint paraphernalia during a painting job.

Priority: US20040608633P Applic. Date: 2004-09-10

Inventor: HART GREGORY R [US]; KILPONEN DIANNA [US]; EYMANN JOHN T [CA]

Title: METHOD FOR TREATING FEEDWATER

Applicant/Assignee: ECOLAB INC

Application No.: 12/052880   Filing Date: 21/Mar/2008

Abstract:

A method for treating feedwater is provided. The method includes steps of introducing a treatment composition into a feedwater stream to provide a treated feedwater stream containing scale inhibitor at a concentration of at least about 0.1 ppm, and combining the treated feedwater stream with a detersive composition. The scale inhibitor can include a phosphate scale inhibitor, a carbonate scale inhibitor, or a combination of a phosphate scale inhibitor and a carbonate scale inhibitor. The detersive composition can be provided as a cleaning composition, a rinse agent composition, or a drying agent composition. A treatment composition and an apparatus for treating feedwater are provided.

Priority: US2005-067301 Applic. Date: 2005-02-25

Inventor: VOELLER LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE ELLEN [US]; BESSE MICHAEL E [US]; TJELTA BRENDA L [US]

Title: Electrically conductive silicone rubber composition

Applicant/Assignee: DOW CORNING TORAY SILICONE CO., LTD

Application No.: 10/509267   Filing Date: 27/Oct/2004

Abstract:

An electrically conductive silicone rubber composition comprises, at least, (A) 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups per molecule, (B) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule (an amount sufficient to cure the present composition), (C) a platinum based catalyst (an amount sufficient to promote the cure of the present composition), (D) 50 parts by weight to 5,000 parts by weight of a metal based electrically conductive filler, and (E) 5 parts by weight to 500 parts by weight of spherical silicone rubber particles with a surface active agent content of not more than 0.3 wt %.

Priority: JP20020101146 Applic. Date: 2002-04-03; WO2003JP02444 Applic. Date: 2003-03-03

Inventor: SHIMA RYOTO [JP]; NAKAYOSHI KAZUMI [JP]; ISHIKAWA HIROKI [JP]

Title: Positive-Charge Injection Preventing Layer for Electrophotographic Photoreceptors

Applicant/Assignee: XEROX CORPORATION

Application No.: 11/556923   Filing Date: 06/Nov/2006

Abstract:

Positive-charge injection-related ghosting of images in electrophotographic processes is addressed by electrophotographic photoreceptors that include a positive-charge injection preventing layer that includes one or more positive-charge-injection preventing compounds. In addition, processes are provided for preventing positive charge injection, in which the processes include a step of applying a positive-charge injection preventing composition to an electrophotographic photoreceptor in which the positive-charge injection preventing composition includes one or more positive-charge-injection preventing compound.

Priority:

Inventor: GRAHAM JOHN [CA]; POPOVIC ZORAN D [CA]; JUNGINGER JOHANN [CA]

Title: Proteases and Variants thereof

Applicant/Assignee: NOVOZYMES A/S

Application No.: 11/679371   Filing Date: 27/Feb/2007

Abstract:

The present invention relates to isolated proteases of the RP-II type and variants of RP-II proteases exhibiting improved properties in comparison to the parent RP-II protease, DNA constructs and vectors coding for the expression of said proteases and variants, host cells capable of expressing the proteases and variants from the DNA constructs, as well as a method of producing them by cultivating said host cells. The proteases may advantageously be used as constituents in detergent compositions and additives, optionally in combination with other enzymes such as proteases, lipases, cellulases, amylases, peroxidases or oxidases.

Priority: US19990156743P Applic. Date: 1999-09-30; US2000-551826 Applic. Date: 2000-04-17; US2000-652743 Applic. Date: 2000-08-31; US2003-639194 Applic. Date: 2003-08-11; DK19990001500 Applic. Date: 1999-10-20; DK19990001212 Applic. Date: 1999-08-31

Inventor: NORREGAARD-MADSEN MADS [DK]; OESTERGAARD PETER RAHBEK [DK]; CHRISTENSEN CLAUS BO VOGE [DK]; LASSEN SOEREN FLENSTED [DK]

Title: Composition of, and process for preparing, silica xerogel for beer stabilization

Applicant/Assignee: PQ CORPORATION

Application No.: 11/803266   Filing Date: 14/May/2007

Abstract:

A silica xerogel, a process for making it, and a process for using it to reduce chill haze in beer includes incorporation in the xerogel of one or more alkali metals, optionally in combination with one or more alkaline earth metals. The pH of the xerogel is between 8.0 and 10.5, preferably between 8.5 and 10.0.

Priority: US2003-748892 Applic. Date: 2003-12-30

Inventor: HU YATAO [US]; DING LARISSA [US]; PATTERSON ROBERT E [US]

Title: Extruded personal washing bars with plate-like polymeric inclusions

Applicant/Assignee: CONOPCO, INC., D/B/A UNILEVER CONOPCO, INC

Application No.: 11/768555   Filing Date: 26/Jun/2007

Abstract:

An extruded personal washing bar providing unique combination of sensory attributes, said bar comprising: a. at least about 40% of a soap, b. from about 0.1% to about 20% of a polyol, c. no more than about 30% water, and d. from about 0.01% to about 3% based on the weight of the bar composition of inclusions dispersed uniformly in bar, said inclusions comprising plate-like solid polymer particles, having a longest edge dimension in the range from about 50 to about 300 mum, and a thickness such that the ratio of the longest edge dimension to the thickness is in the range from about 1.5:1 to about 15:1, and wherein said personal washing bar is an extruded mass.

Priority:

Inventor: SICHMANN MAIANGELA GOMES DE OLIVIERA [BR]; PINELI ANELISE [BR]

Title: Spray dried powdered detergents with perfume-containing capsules

Applicant/Assignee: TAKASAGO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Application No.: 11/525048   Filing Date: 22/Sep/2006

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of a spray dried powder comprising: (a) forming a warm, stirred aqueous slurry comprising: inorganic salts, at least one binding agent and 0.001 to 20% by weight of capsules based on the weight of spray dried powder, said capsules containing benefit agents including at least perfume, and (b) spray drying the resultant slurry to form a spray dried powder, said capsules being such that: 1) more than 40% of the benefit agents remain encapsulated 60 minutes after dispersion thereof at 70 DEG C. in the slurry as defined in the "slurry survival test" in a sealed vessel without agitation

and 2) more than 30% of the benefit agents added for 15 minutes to an ambient slurry as defined in the "spray dry test" survive spray drying through a laboratory scale spray drier.

Priority: EP20050291975 Applic. Date: 2005-09-23

Inventor: WARR JONATHAN [FR]; FRASER STUART [FR]; AUSSANT EMMANUEL [FR]

Title: Amineoxide Type Surfactant and Detergent Composition Comprising It

Applicant/Assignee: AEKYUNG INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD

Application No.: 11/842918   Filing Date: 21/Aug/2007

Abstract:

An amine oxide type surfactant, which has excellent compatibility with an anionic or non-ionic surfactant having excellent detergency and shows excellent detergency and softening effect, is represented by the following formula 1: wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different, and each independently represents a C8 (approx.) C22 linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group

A represents a C1 (approx.) C4 alkyl, alkenyl or hydroxyalkyl group

X represents OH, a C1 (approx.) C4 alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, (CH2CH2O)nH, (CHCH3CH2O)nH or a combination of (CH2CH2O)nH and (CHCH3CH2O)nH

and n is a number of 1 (approx.) 30.

Priority: KR20050014317 Applic. Date: 2005-02-22; WO2006KR00606 Applic. Date: 2006-02-22

Inventor: BAIK IN SUB [KR]; CHO IN SHIK [KR]; GHI GYEONG YUP [KR]; HAN DONG SUNG [KR]

Title: Methods and systems for producing fuel compositions

Applicant/Assignee:

Application No.: 10/201346   Filing Date: 23/Jul/2002

Abstract:

Methods and systems for producing fuel compositions with predetermined desirable properties are disclosed. Feedback control can be employed to meter precise amounts of fuel composition components while monitoring fuel composition properties to obtain fuel compositions having specifically defined properties.

Priority:

Inventor: TUROCY GREGORY [US]

Title: METHOD OF CLEANING CONTAMINATED SURFACES

Applicant/Assignee: INNOVATION SERVICES, INC

Application No.: 11/843279   Filing Date: 22/Aug/2007

Abstract:

A method for cleaning contaminated surfaces of surgical waste management equipment. The method includes rinsing surfaces of the equipment with water to remove water soluble contaminants and waste material. A rinse solution is applied to the surfaces of the equipment to provide a residual film thereon. The rinse solution includes a first nonionic alkoxylated alcohol surfactant having an HLB value ranging from about 10 to about 15, a second nonionic alkoxylated alcohol surfactant having an HLB value ranging from about 16 to 20, an aqueous solvent, and optionally, a bio-film permeation agent. A total of the first surfactant and the second surfactant in the composition ranges from about 2 to about 20 percent by weight of a total weight of the composition, and a ratio of the second surfactant to the first surfactant in the composition ranges from about 2:1 to about 4:1.

Priority: US2007-743685 Applic. Date: 2007-05-03; US2006-460134 Applic. Date: 2006-07-26

Inventor: DOOLEY JOSEPH B [US]; HUBRIG JEFFREY G [US]; DEVAULT RICHARD H [US]; PARKER RODNEY D [US]; IZENBAARD JOHN M [US]

Title: Topical compositions containing Bacillus coagulans extracellular products and uses thereof

Applicant/Assignee: GANEDEN BIOTECH, INC

Application No.: 11/152894   Filing Date: 14/Jun/2005

Abstract:

The present invention discloses compositions derived from an isolated Bacillus species, spores, or an extracellular product of Bacillus coagulans comprising a supernatant or filtrate of a culture of said Bacillus coagulans strain, suitable for topical application to the skin or mucosal membranes of a mammal, which are utilized to inhibit the growth of bacterium, yeast, fungi, virus, and combinations thereof. The present invention also discloses methods of treatment and therapeutic systems for inhibiting the growth of bacterium, yeast, fungi, virus, and combinations thereof, by topical application of therapeutic compositions which are comprised, in part, of isolated Bacillus species, spores, or an extracellular product of Bacillus coagulans comprising a supernatant or filtrate of a culture of said Bacillus coagulans strain.

In addition, the present invention also discloses compositions, methods of treatment, and therapeutic systems for inhibiting the growth of bacterium, yeast, fungi, virus, and combinations thereof, comprising an extracellular product of Pseudomonas lindbergii comprising a supernatant or filtrate of a culture of said Pseudomonas lindbergii strain.

Priority: US2002-184665 Applic. Date: 2002-06-28; US1999-383975 Applic. Date: 1999-08-26; WO1998US07307 Applic. Date: 1998-04-10; US19970044643P Applic. Date: 1997-04-18

Inventor: FARMER SEAN [US]

Title: Sealant material for plastic liquid crystal display cells including one component epoxy resin composition

Applicant/Assignee: MITSUI CHEMICALS INC MITSUI CHEMICALS, INC

Application No.: 11/137401   Filing Date: 26/May/2005

Abstract:

A sealant composition for a plastic liquid display cell is composed of a one-component epoxy resin composition of a base resin liquid and a curing agent liquid, wherein the base resin is a liquid epoxy resin having from 1.7 to 6 in weight average of epoxy groups in one molecule and an ionic conductivity of 2 mS/m or less

and the curing agent has an ionic conductivity of 0.6 mS/m or less. The sealant composition facilitates the fabrication of plastic liquid crystal displays having enhanced durability and sealant properties, particularly in high temperature and high humidity environments.

Priority: JP20000185871 Applic. Date: 2000-06-21; US2002-069048 Applic. Date: 2002-02-21; WO2001JP05330 Applic. Date: 2001-06-21

Inventor: KITAMURA TADASHI [JP]; KONDO HIROSHI [JP]; MAEDA SUNAO [JP]

Title: Toner for developing electrostatic image

Applicant/Assignee: ZEON CORPORATION

Application No.: 11/589845   Filing Date: 31/Oct/2006

Abstract:

The present invention aims to provide a toner for developing electrostatic image which is excellent in image reproducibility and further in cleaning performance. A toner for developing electrostatic image comprising a colored particle containing a binder resin and a colorant, and an external additive, wherein the toner for developing electrostatic image has a volume average particle diameter of 4.0 to 8.0 mum and an average circularity of 0.940 to 0.980, and wherein the toner for developing electrostatic image has a uniaxial collapsing stress of 0.8 to 1.5 kPa and an internal frictional angle of 30 to 45 DEG when a maximum consolidation stress is 0.

Priority: JP20050317360 Applic. Date: 2005-10-31

Inventor: IEDA OSAMU [JP]

Title: Toner, developer including the toner, and method for fixing toner image

Applicant/Assignee: RICOH COMPANY LIMITED

Application No.: 10/670320   Filing Date: 26/Sep/2003

Abstract:

A toner composition including toner particles including a binder resin including a modified polyester resin, and a second resin having a weight average molecular weight of from 2,000 to 10,000

a colorant

a release agent

and a particulate material which is present at least a surface portion of the toner particles while embedded into the surface portion, wherein the binder resin has a glass transition temperature not lower than 35 DEG C. and lower than 55 DEG C., and wherein the particulate material has an average particle diameter of from 0.002 to 0.2 times that of the toner particles. A developer including the toner composition and a carrier having a layer thereon which includes at least an acrylic resin and a silicone resin, and a method for fixing an image of the toner composition are also provided.

Priority: JP20020281900 Applic. Date: 2002-09-26; JP20020333251 Applic. Date: 2002-11-18; JP20020365782 Applic. Date: 2002-12-17

Inventor: WATANABE YOHICHIROH [JP]; SUZUKI MASANORI [JP]; SUGIYAMA TSUNEMI [JP]; YAMASHITA HIROSHI [JP]; SAITO TAKUYA [JP]; WATANABE NAOHIRO [JP]; TOMITA MASAMI [JP]; EMOTO SHIGERU [JP]; YAGI SHINICHIRO [JP]; YAMADA HIROSHI [JP]; NANYA TOSHIKI [JP]; TAKIGAWA TADAO [JP]

Title: Water soluble barrier film conformal coating composition

Applicant/Assignee: INNOVATION SERVICES, INC

Application No.: 11/743685   Filing Date: 03/May/2007

Abstract:

A composition having a first nonionic alkoxylated alcohol surfactant having an HLB value ranging from about 10 to about 15, a second nonionic alkoxylated alcohol surfactant having an HLB value ranging from about 16 to 20, an aqueous solvent, and optionally, a bio-film permeation agent. A total of the first surfactant and the second surfactant in the composition ranges from about 2 to about 20 percent by weight of a total weight of the composition, and a ratio of the second surfactant to the first surfactant in the composition ranges from about 2:1 to about 4:1.

Priority: US2006-460134 Applic. Date: 2006-07-26

Inventor: HUBRIG JEFFREY G [US]; DOOLEY JOSEPH B [US]

Title: Sprayable Dry Wash and Wax Composition and Method of Using Same

Applicant/Assignee: THE CLOROX COMPANY

Application No.: 12/114484   Filing Date: 02/May/2008

Abstract:

A composition for simultaneously cleaning and waxing non-porous surfaces without the need for additional rinsing of the treated surface with water, has a pH of from about 6 to about 7 and contains by weight: (a) from about 0.04 to about 0.12% of an acrylic-based polymer, wherein the acrylic-based polymer is a hydrophobically modified, crosslinked polyacrylate powder which has been crosslinked with a polyalkenyl polyether or is an acrylic polymer containing acid groups and which dissolves and swells immediately when neutralized with an alkali salt (b) from about 0.5 to about 5.0% of a silicone blend composed of: (i) from about 70 to about 95% of a first polydiorganosiloxane fluid having a viscosity of from about 0.65 to about 60,000 centistokes at 25 DEG C., and (ii) from about 5 to about 30% of a polydiorganosiloxane fluid mixture having a viscosity of from about 500 to about 2000 centistokes at 25 DEG C., the polydiorganosiloxane fluid mixture being composed of a second polydiorganosiloxane fluid and a silicone resin

(c) wax

and (d) water. The composition can be used to simultaneously clean and wax non-porous surfaces such as the exterior surfaces of automobiles and other vehicles, windows, and the like.

Priority: US2007-833478 Applic. Date: 2007-08-03

Inventor: SEROBIAN ASHOT [US]

Title: Liquid Washing Agent Containing a Color Fixing Agent

Applicant/Assignee: CLARIANT PRODUKTE (DEUTSCHLAND) GMBH

Application No.: 11/662535   Filing Date: 06/Sep/2005

Abstract:

This invention relates to liquid washing and cleaning agents containing a secondary alkane sulphonate, soap and a non-ionic surfactant as a surfactant and homo and/or copolymers of diallyl-dimethyl-ammonium chloride or reaction products of cyanamides comprising aldehydes and ammonium salts or monoamines and/or polyamines with epichlorhydrine, or polyamines with cyanamides and amido sulphuric acid as color fixing agents.

Priority: DE200410043728 Applic. Date: 2004-09-10; WO2005EP09546 Applic. Date: 2005-09-06

Inventor: LANG FRANK-PETER [DE]

Title: Liquid Detergents Containing Colour Fixing Agents

Applicant/Assignee: CLARIANT PRODUKTE (DEUTSCHLAND) GMBH BRUENINGSTRASSE 50 CLARIANT PRODUKTE (DEUTSCHLAND) GMBH

Application No.: 11/666038   Filing Date: 18/Oct/2005

Abstract:

The invention relates to liquid washing agents and detergents containing, as surfactants, at least one of the constituents of linear alkyl benzene sulfonate, olefin sulfonate, alkyl sulfate, and ether carboxylate and/or betaine and a non-ionic surfactant, and as color fixing agents, homopolymers or copolymers of diallyl-dimethyl-ammonium chloride or the reaction products of cyanamides with aldehydes and ammonium salts, or cyanamides with aldehydes and monoamines, or monoamines and/or polyamines with epichlorhydrine, or polyamines with cyanamides and amidosulphuric acid.

Priority: DE200410051714 Applic. Date: 2004-10-23; WO2005EP11179 Applic. Date: 2005-10-18

Inventor: LANG FRANK-PETER [DE]

Title: RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY AS INTEGRATED CHEMICAL METROLOGY

Applicant/Assignee: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC

Application No.: 11/830202   Filing Date: 30/Jul/2007

Abstract:

A method for measuring the concentration of the metal solution and reducing agent solution within the electroless plating solution is disclosed. Raman spectroscopy is used to measure the concentration of each solution within the electroless plating solution after they have been mixed together. By measuring the concentration of each solution prior to providing the solution to a plating cell, the concentration of the individual solutions can be adjusted so that the targeted concentration of each solution is achieved. Additionally, each solution can be individually analyzed using Raman spectroscopy prior to mixing with the other solutions. Based upon the Raman spectroscopy measurements of the individual solutions prior to mixing, the individual components that make up each solution can be adjusted prior to mixing so that the targeted component concentration can be achieved.

Priority: US20060820840P Applic. Date: 2006-07-31

Inventor: FANG HONGBIN [US]; GOLDEN JOSH [US]; WEIDMAN TIMOTHY W [US]; WANG YAXIN [US]; SHANMUGASUNDRAM ARULKUMAR [US]

Title: Methods for regeneration and performance of a particulate filter of an internal combustion engine

Applicant/Assignee: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION, A CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF OHIO THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION

Application No.: 10/968201   Filing Date: 19/Oct/2004

Abstract:

Methods for regenerating or improving the regeneration of a particulate filter and for improving the performance of a particulate filter during the operation of an internal combustion engine comprise lubricating the engine with a lubricant composition comprising additives that when combusted can form an ash deposit in the filter. The methods are particularly useful for diesel particulate filters on diesel engines that are equipped with an exhaust gas recirculation system.

Priority:

Inventor: BARDASZ EWA [US]

Title: Water soluble container

Applicant/Assignee: RECKITT BENCKISER (UK) LIMITED

Application No.: 10/557298   Filing Date: 18/May/2004

Abstract:

A filled water-soluble injection moulded container (1) containing a first composition (6) held in a first compartment (2) and a second composition (8) held in a second compartment (3), said first compartment (2) and said second compartment (3) being separated by a water-soluble barrier (4) having an opening (5) plugged by a plug (7) arranged such that when said container (1) is filled with said first composition (6) and said second composition (8), said first compartment (2) is filled through said opening (5) in said barrier (4), said barrier (4) is plugged with said plug (7), and subsequently said second compartment (3) is filled with said second composition (8) and said second compartment is sealed with a closure part (9).

Priority: GB20030011503 Applic. Date: 2003-05-20; WO2004GB02149 Applic. Date: 2004-05-18

Inventor: MILER FABIENNE [GB]

Title: Unsubstituted and polymeric lactone colorants for coloring consumer products

Applicant/Assignee: MILLIKEN & COMPANY

Application No.: 12/012855   Filing Date: 06/Feb/2008

Abstract:

This invention relates to unsubstituted and polymeric leuco colorants for use as consumer product additives to indicate a product function by color change, to make attractive or distinctive visual effects, or to provide latent or delayed color generation. The colorants may be present in a stable, colorless state and may be transformed to an intense colored state upon exposure to certain physical or chemical changes. Alternatively, the colorants may be transformed from one color to another color upon exposure to certain physical or chemical changes. The colored form of the unsubstituted or polymeric leuco colorant may be transient, since the colorant can revert back to its colorless form or its original color after the physical or chemical activation has been removed or changed.

Polymeric leuco colorants are typically comprised of at least two components: at least one leuco chromophore component and at least one polymeric component.

Priority: US20070900589P Applic. Date: 2007-02-09

Inventor: TORRES EDUARDO [US]; MOORE PATRICK D [US]; CLARK JOE [US]

Title: Topical compositions containing Bacillus coagulans extracellular products and uses thereof

Applicant/Assignee: GANEDEN BIOTECH, INC

Application No.: 11/974427   Filing Date: 12/Oct/2007

Abstract:

The present invention discloses compositions derived from an isolated Bacillus species spores, or an extracellular product of Bacillus coagulans comprising a supernatant or filtrate of a culture of said Bacillus coagulans strain, suitable for topical application to the skin or mucosal membranes of a mammal, which are utilized to inhibit the growth of bacterium, yeast, fungi, virus, and combinations thereof. The present invention also discloses methods of treatment and therapeutic systems for inhibiting the growth of bacterium, yeast, fungi, virus, and combinations thereof, by topical application of therapeutic compositions which are comprised, in part, of isolated Bacillus species, spores, or an extracellular product of Bacillus coagulans comprising a supernatant or filtrate of a culture of said Bacillus coagulans strain.

In addition, the present invention also discloses compositions, methods of treatment, and therapeutic systems for inhibiting the growth of bacterium, yeast, fungi, virus, and combinations thereof, comprising an extracellular product of Pseudomonas lindbergii comprising a supernatant or filtrate of a culture of said Pseudomonas lindbergii strain.

Priority: US1999-383975 Applic. Date: 1999-08-26; US2002-184665 Applic. Date: 2002-06-28; US2005-152894 Applic. Date: 2005-06-14; WO1998US07307 Applic. Date: 1998-04-10; US19970044643P Applic. Date: 1997-04-18

Inventor: FARMER SEAN [US]

Title: Self-cleaning paint coating and a method and agent for producing the same

Applicant/Assignee: FERRO GMBH

Application No.: 10/467261   Filing Date: 12/Dec/2003

Abstract:

A self-cleaning paint coating that exhibits the LOTUS EFFECT and an agent and a method for producing the same. The paint coating comprises a paint base coat and a topcoat. The topcoat includes structure-forming particles and is at least partially hydrophobic. The structure-forming particles have an average particle diameter of less than 100 nanometers (nm) and form elevations in the topcoat surface that are interspaced at a distance of less than 50 nm. The topcoat of the paint coating is formed from the agent. The agent contains a liquid medium, a hydrophobating agent dissolved in the liquid medium, and structure-forming particles suspended in the medium. The method of forming the paint coating comprises coating a substrate with the base coat, applying the topcoat agent to the partially cured or uncured base coat, and curing of the top coat, and if required, the base coat.

Priority: DE20011006213 Applic. Date: 2001-02-10; WO2001EP15242 Applic. Date: 2001-12-21

Inventor: BAUMANN MARTIN [DE]; FRITSCHE KLAUS-DIETER [DE]; KORBELARZ DAGMAR [DE]; LUDWIG STEPHAN [DE]; POTH LUTZ [DE]

Title: PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A TONER

Applicant/Assignee: KAO CORPORATION

Application No.: 11/548425   Filing Date: 11/Oct/2006

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a process for producing a toner which includes the steps of emulsifying a resin binder containing a polyester in an aqueous medium to prepare an emulsion of the resin binder and adding a water-soluble nitrogen-containing compound having a molecular weight of 350 or less to the emulsion obtained in the previous step to aggregate emulsified particles contained in the emulsion. According to the present invention, the shape of toner particles can be controlled simply for a short production time by using a resin binder containing a polyester and using substantially no organic solvent, and further a toner having a narrow and sharp particle size distribution can be produced.

Priority: JP20050299660 Applic. Date: 2005-10-14

Inventor: SATA SHINICHI [JP]; ISHIKAWA YOSHINOBU [JP]; KAMIYOSHI NOBUMICHI [JP]

Title: Aldehydes and derivatives for fragrance use

Applicant/Assignee: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC

Application No.: 12/037657   Filing Date: 26/Feb/2008

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to compounds and their use in fragrance and flavor applications, represented by the general formula set forth below: wherein R1 can be selected from H or wherein R4 is independently selected from H, CH3, and CH2CH3

R2 and R3 can be independently selected from H, -O, CH3, OCH3, CH-O and -OAc.

Priority:

Inventor: NARULA ANUBHAV P S [US]; ARRUDA EDWARD MARK [US]

Title: Antifouling detergent for hard surfaces

Applicant/Assignee: KAO CORPORATION

Application No.: 10/500859   Filing Date: 19/Jul/2004

Abstract:

This invention provides an antifouling detergent for hard surfaces, which is excellent in antifouling effect without any problem in corrosion of metallic materials. The antifouling detergent for hard surfaces comprises a polymer comprising a monomer unit A having at least one group selected from amino groups and quaternary ammonium groups and a monomer unit B represented by -SO2-, in a specific ratio in the molecule.

Priority: JP20020046122 Applic. Date: 2002-02-22; WO2003JP01940 Applic. Date: 2003-02-21

Inventor: AIHARA SHIN [JP]; KOMATSU YOSUKE [JP]; TSUKUDA KAZUNORI [JP]; MIYANAGA SEIICHI [JP]; SHIBA KENICHI [JP]

Title: Liquid Detergent Comprising Anionic Surfactants and Colour Fixing Agent

Applicant/Assignee: CLARIANT PRODUKTS (DEUTSCHLAND) GMBH

Application No.: 11/665512   Filing Date: 15/Oct/2005

Abstract:

Liquid washing and cleaning compositions are claimed, which comprise one or more anionic surfactants from the group of the alkylbenzenesulfonates, olefinsulfonates, alkylsulfonates, alkyl ether sulfonates together with sec. alkanesulfonate, and one or more components from the group of the soaps, ether carboxylates, betaines and a nonionic surfactant, and, as a dye fixative, homo- and copolymers of diallyldimethylammonium chloride or the reaction products of cyanamides with aldehydes and ammonium salts or cyanamides with aldehydes and monoamines or monoamines and/or polyamines with epichlorohydrin or polyamines with cyanamides and amidosulfuric acid.

Priority: DE200410051010 Applic. Date: 2004-10-20; WO2005EP11100 Applic. Date: 2005-10-15

Inventor: LANG FRANK-PETER [DE]

Title: Colorant compositions

Applicant/Assignee: MILLIKEN & COMPANY

Application No.: 12/006510   Filing Date: 03/Jan/2008

Abstract:

Colorant compositions are useful for a wide variety of product applications. For example, colorants are used in tinting of polymers, providing colors to aqueous solution(s), and affording color to solid or semi-solid products such as detergents. Disclosed herein are colorant compositions having a triphenylmethane ("TPM") structure having improved stability to alkaline conditions. Thus, the colorant compositions resist decolorization, even at relatively high pH levels.

Priority: US2004-991655 Applic. Date: 2004-11-18

Inventor: STEPHENS ERIC B [US]; MOORE PAT [US]

Title: Garment

Applicant/Assignee:

Application No.: 10/575766   Filing Date: 13/Oct/2004

Abstract:

Garment consisting of seamless circular-knit cotton or circular-knit polyamide (microfiber yarn) with a component of elastane, whereby the garment is provided with zones of variable elasticity (1-5), whereby compression zones of higher elasticity (4, 5), which therefore provide greater support, are knitted into the garment.

Priority: DE20032015842U Applic. Date: 2003-10-15; DE20032015843U Applic. Date: 2003-10-15; DE200420003184U Applic. Date: 2004-03-02; DE200420003183U Applic. Date: 2004-03-02; WO2004DE02273 Applic. Date: 2004-10-13

Inventor: LUTZ THOMAS [DE]

Title: Apparatus and method of removing water soluble support material from a rapid prototype part

Applicant/Assignee:

Application No.: 10/991679   Filing Date: 18/Nov/2004

Abstract:

The support removal apparatus comprising in combination a retention tank having a manifold assembly comprising a plurality of nozzle heads in hydraulic communication with the discharge side of a pump, collectively configured for agitating an aqueous cleaning solution comprised of sodium or potassium hydroxide, sodium or potassium carbonate, and water

a heating element mounted within the retention tank for heating the aqueous cleaning solution to a predetermined temperature set point

a basket strainer mounted within the retention tank in hydraulic communication with the intake side of the pump to mitigate passage of small rapid prototype parts and residual support material therethrough and into the pump and manifold assembly

a work surface mounted atop the retention tank and having a movable lid fitted with a basket for containing small rapid prototype parts

a thermocouple for maintaining the temperature within a tolerable range for optimum removal of support material

a level indicator to ensure adequate solution level in the retention tank for operability of the pump and heating element

a cabinet having interface controller mounted on an exterior panel thereof for setting timer and heat functions

and a microprocessor having capabilities for making minute adjustments to the heating element via feedback from the thermocouple and controlling operation of the pump and heating element for a pre-set time interval.

Priority: US20030523776P Applic. Date: 2003-11-19

Inventor: TAFOYA DAVID JONATHAN [US]

Title: Methods for making a composition to treat a wood, a pulp or a paper

Applicant/Assignee: VERENIUM CORPORATION

Application No.: 10/517939   Filing Date: 27/Jul/2005

Abstract:

The invention relates to xylanases and to polynucleotides encoding the xylanases. In addition, methods of designing new xylanases and methods of use thereof are also provided. The xylanases have increased activity and stability at increased pH and temperature.

Priority: US20020389299P Applic. Date: 2002-06-14; WO2003US19153 Applic. Date: 2003-06-16

Inventor: STEER BRIAN [US]; CALLEN WALTER [US]; HEALEY SHAUN [US]; HAZLEWOOD GEOFF [US]; WU DI [US]; BLUM DAVID [US]; ESTEGHLALIAN ALIREZA [US]

Title: Indication Composition for Surgical instrument Cleaning Evaluation

Applicant/Assignee: AMTEC CO., LTD

Application No.: 11/632739   Filing Date: 08/May/2006

Abstract:

The present invention provides an indicator composition for evaluating cleaning of a medical instrument that includes an extracellular matrix component and hemoglobin, as a contamination model having cleaning profile resembling an actual contaminant adhered to a medical instrument such as a surgical instrument.

Priority: JP20050192476 Applic. Date: 2005-06-30; WO2006JP09261 Applic. Date: 2006-05-08

Inventor: DOI MIKIO [JP]; URA SHIGERU [JP]

Title: Use of temperature and flow profiles in gradient elution based analytical process

Applicant/Assignee: VARIAN, INC

Application No.: 10/533346   Filing Date: 29/Oct/2003

Abstract:

A method and apparatus are provided for optimizing a liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry system for gradient elution. A temperature profile is determined according to which a gas is flowed into an atmospheric pressure ionization interface for vaporizing a matrix flowed into the interface from a liquid chromatography column. A flow profile is determined according to which the gas is flowed into the interface for preventing entry of the matrix into the mass spectrometer when the matrix does not include an analyte for which detection is desired. The determination of the temperature and flow profiles is based on the characteristics of the matrix as it eludes from column into the interface. A heat control device and a flow control device can be provided for implementing the temperature profile and flow profile, respectively.

The heating control device and flow control device can be programmed or controlled by software.

Priority: WO2003US34442 Applic. Date: 2003-10-29; US20020422465P Applic. Date: 2002-10-30

Inventor: SHEEHAN TERRY L [US]

Title: Low odor ester-based microemulsions for cleaning hard surfaces

Applicant/Assignee: COGNIS IP MANAGEMENT GMBH

Application No.: 11/524147   Filing Date: 20/Sep/2006

Abstract:

Disclosed is a hard surface cleaning composition employing dibasic esters as a primary solvent in combination with a primary emulsifier, a short-chain cosurfactant, a secondary emulsifier and water. Optional components include a polar solvent and a thickener. The disclosed composition is preferably in the form of an oil continuous microemulsion and is provided as a component of a liquid or spray formulation for use, depending upon the application. The disclosed cleaning agents have a low odor and satisfy the 2005 CARB VOC requirements of less than 8% by weight for oven cleaners.

Priority: US20050730055P Applic. Date: 2005-10-25

Inventor: GROSS STEPHEN F [US]; DOERR MARKUS [US]; MORRIS TIMOTHY C [US]

Title: Discoloration removal cleaning agent for titanium and titanium alloy building materials, and discoloration removal cleaning method

Applicant/Assignee: NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION

Application No.: 10/509814   Filing Date: 30/Sep/2004

Abstract:

A removal cleaning agent for discolored sections of titanium building materials which comprises at least a water-soluble inorganic acid salt, an organic acid or organic acid salt, a surfactant and a hydrophilic oxygen-containing hydrocarbon solvent, and optionally an discoloration inhibitor, fluoracarbon resin and polishing material. In the cleaning method for discolored sections of titanium building materials, coating is carried out with a bristle brush and a sponge roller, the coated film sections are polished with a nonwoven fabric or foam resin, optionally after aging, and then the discolored sections are removed by washing with water.

Priority: JP20020287468 Applic. Date: 2002-09-30; WO2003JP12147 Applic. Date: 2003-09-24

Inventor: KANEKO MICHIO [JP]; TOKUNO KIYONORI [JP]; SHIMIZU HIROSHI [JP]; DEKURA TAKATERU [JP]

Title: Composition for cleaning and degreasing, system for using the composition, and methods of forming and using the composition

Applicant/Assignee: PANTHEON CHEMICAL, INC

Application No.: 11/248782   Filing Date: 12/Oct/2005

Abstract:

A composition for cleaning and degreasing substrates, methods of forming and using the composition, and a system and method for recycling the composition are provided. The composition includes a 2-ethylhexyl ester and may also include co-solvents, diluents, surfactants, and adjutants.

Priority: US20040617930P Applic. Date: 2004-10-12

Inventor: ZAKI NAEL N [US]

Title: Near infrared fluorescent contrast agent and fluorescence imaging

Applicant/Assignee: BAYER SCHERING PHARMA AG FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD

Application No.: 10/149917   Filing Date: 15/Dec/1999

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a compound defined by a formula herein, a composition and/or a method relating to one or more of the defined compounds.

Priority: JP19980283301 Applic. Date: 1998-09-18; US1999-787394 Applic. Date: 1999-09-16; WO1999EP07088 Applic. Date: 1999-09-16; WO1999EP09959 Applic. Date: 1999-12-15

Inventor: MIWA NAOTO [JP]; INAGAKI MICHIHITO [JP]; EGUCHI HIROAKI [JP]; OKUMURA MASAFUMI [JP]; INAGAKI YOSHIO [JP]; HARADA TORU [JP]

Title: Rapidly dissolvable polymer films and articles made therefrom

Applicant/Assignee: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Application No.: 11/176025   Filing Date: 07/Jul/2005

Abstract:

A film-forming composition for use in preparing water-soluble films that are rapidly dissolving under cold water conditions, the composition comprising a water soluble polymer material such as polyvinyl alcohol and a principal solvent, typically diol(s) or derivative of a diol. Films made from the film-forming compositions may be used to encapsulate a variety of compositions for subsequent release into an aqueous medium. Encapsulated compositions can include various laundry detergents and additives, fabric care compositions such as fabric softening compositions and dishwashing detergents among others. When used to encapsulate compositions, the solvent system used in the film-forming composition will have at least one common solvent material as the solvent system used in the encapsulated composition to improve film dissolution and to prevent problems associated with solvent migration.

Priority: US2002-060567 Applic. Date: 2002-01-30; US20010265221P Applic. Date: 2001-01-31

Inventor: KOCHVAR KELLY ANN [US]; SOYEZ HEIDI SIMONNE MARIETTE [BE]; FORTH PETER JENS [BE]; BOUTIQUE JEAN-POL [BE]; WAGERS RUTH ANNE [US]; WAHL ERROL HOFFMAN [US]; LYNCH MATTHEW LAWRENCE [US]; FISHER WAYNE ROBERT [US]

Title: Copolymers for avoiding deposits in water supply systems, production and use thereof

Applicant/Assignee: STOCKHAUSEN GMBH ASHLAND LICENSING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLC

Application No.: 10/517614   Filing Date: 05/Aug/2005

Abstract:

The invention relates to copolymers made from monoethylenically unsaturated monomers with acid groups and a further hydrophobic monomer component for the prevention of inorganic and organic deposits in water supply systems. The invention further relates to a method for production of the above.

Priority: DE20021028628 Applic. Date: 2002-06-26; WO2003EP06291 Applic. Date: 2003-06-14

Inventor: ISSBERNER JOERG [DE]; POESCHMANN RAINER [DE]; FLOCKEN CHRISTIAN [DE]

Title: Method of making and applying volatile substance-controlling composition

Applicant/Assignee: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Application No.: 11/803603   Filing Date: 15/May/2007

Abstract:

A method of controlling the spread of volatile substances is provided. The method comprises the steps of: a) impregnating a fragrance component comprising at least one PRM onto a plurality of surfaces of a sorbent to form a volatile substance-controlling composition

and b) disposing the volatile substance-controlling composition into an article wherein the fragrance component is released from the sorbent primarily in the presence of one or more volatile substances when the volatile substances are adsorbed by the sorbent.

Priority: US2003-699470 Applic. Date: 2003-10-31

Inventor: TEPPER BRUCE ERNEST [US]; RANATUNGA RAVINDRA [US]; VEGA VICTOR NICHOLAS [US]; URTEAGA RAMON ANDRES [US]

Title: Tinted lenses and methods of manufacture

Applicant/Assignee:

Application No.: 11/188242   Filing Date: 22/Jul/2005

Abstract:

The present invention recognizes that lenses, such as contact lenses, can be pigmented using ink that includes polymers or polymerizable monomers, preferably the same monomers used to make the lens. The ink can be used to make images on or within the lens. Images made using these inks are preferably digital and can be used in a variety of printing methods, including ink-jet printing.

Priority: WO2000US41454 Applic. Date: 2000-10-23; US2004-960366 Applic. Date: 2004-10-06; US2003-679645 Applic. Date: 2003-10-06; US2002-128064 Applic. Date: 2002-04-23; US2001-949520 Applic. Date: 2001-09-07; US2000-696933 Applic. Date: 2000-10-25; US20000218710P Applic. Date: 2000-07-17; US19990162695P Applic. Date: 1999-11-01

Inventor: DOSHI PRAFUL [US]

Title: COMPOSITION FOR DYEING KERATIN FIBERS AND A METHOD OF DYEING HAIR USING SAME

Applicant/Assignee: ADVANCED COSMETIC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Application No.: 11/381061   Filing Date: 01/May/2006

Abstract:

A composition for dyeing keratin fibers that contains 0.1 to 30 percent of at least one substantially pure plant dye material obtained using solvent or supercritical CO2 extraction combined with 0.01 to 5 percent of active metal in a metal or mineral salt capable of acting as a mordant as a two part hair color system. The addition of the encapsulation of one or both components allows the use of the plant dye in combination with the metal or mineral salt in a one part hair color system.

Priority:

Inventor: GREAVES ERJENA [US]; GREAVES JEFFREY T [US]

Title: Orally ingestible preparation of mistletoe lectins and method

Applicant/Assignee: PALM RESEARCH AS

Application No.: 10/416463   Filing Date: 22/Sep/2003

Abstract:

An orally ingestible preparation consisting essentially of Mistletoe lectin I (ML-I), Mistletoe lectin II (ML-II), and Mistletoe lectin III (ML-III), which specifically excludes the nausea-inducing compounds present in mistletoe extracts. The invention also provides for a method of producing said preparation, a method of using said preparation to produce pharmaceutical preparations, and a method for using said preparation in the treatment of patients suffering from cancer and auto immune diseases.

Priority: WO2001NO00446 Applic. Date: 2001-11-12; US20000247957P Applic. Date: 2000-11-14

Inventor: PRYME IAN [NO]

Title: Expression, purification and uses of a Plasmodium falciparum liver stage antigen 1 polypeptide

Applicant/Assignee: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY

Application No.: 10/706435   Filing Date: 12/Nov/2003

Abstract:

In this application is described the expression and purification of a recombinant Plasmodium falciparum (3D7) LSA-NRC polypeptide. The method of the present invention produces a highly purified polypeptide which is useful as a vaccine and as a diagnostic reagent.

Priority: US20020425719P Applic. Date: 2002-11-12

Inventor: LANAR DAVID E [US]; HILLIER COLLETTE J [AU]; LYON JEFFREY A [US]; ANGOV EVELINA [US]; KUMAR SANJAI [US]; ROGERS WILLIAM [ID]; BARBOSA ARNOLDO [CO]

Title: Amylose and amylopectin derivatives

Applicant/Assignee:

Application No.: 10/902019   Filing Date: 30/Jul/2004

Abstract:

Disclosed herein is a method for harvesting amylose host material comprising enzymatically treating starch after the starch has been chemically modified to uniformly insert a steric hindrance substituent.

Priority: US20030490905P Applic. Date: 2003-07-30

Inventor: NICKEL GARY B [CA]

Title: PERFUMED HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS AND METHODS FOR PRESERVING PERFUME INTEGRITY AND EXTENDING FRAGRANCE LIFE

Applicant/Assignee: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Application No.: 12/100585   Filing Date: 10/Apr/2008

Abstract:

Household cleaning, fabric treatment, or deodorizing products and methods of preserving the integrity of hydrophilic perfume ingredients and extending fragrance life are disclosed. The product and method include an aqueous composition containing a surfactant and a perfume having a substantial proportion of hydrophilic perfume ingredients with a Clog P of less than about 3 and a boiling point greater than about 200 DEG C. The aqueous composition may be contained in plastic containers constructed of hydrophilic perfume compatible materials. The invention preserves perfume integrity by decreasing migration of hydrophilic perfume ingredients into and/or transmission through plastic containers and extends fragrance life once the hydrophilic perfume ingredients are deposited onto a surface.

Priority: US2008-061369 Applic. Date: 2008-04-02; US2007-823293 Applic. Date: 2007-06-27

Inventor: WOO RICKY AH-MAN [US]; LIU ZAIYOU NMN [US]; JACKSON RHONDA JEAN [US]

Title: MONO-, DI- AND POLYOL ALKOXYLATE PHOSPHATE ESTERS IN ORAL CARE FORMULATIONS AND METHODS FOR USING SAME

Applicant/Assignee: RHODIA INC

Application No.: 12/137647   Filing Date: 12/Jun/2008

Abstract:

This invention relates to a composition useful as an oral care composition comprising an organophosphate material, additional oral care composition ingredients, for example, a surfactant agent, and optionally an abrasive agent.

Priority: US20070943490P Applic. Date: 2007-06-12

Inventor: FUETTERER TOBIAS JOHANNES [SG]; HOUGH LAWRENCE ALAN [US]; REIERSON ROBERT LEE [US]

Title: Composition with a metal-complexing dye and surfactant

Applicant/Assignee: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Application No.: 11/242766   Filing Date: 04/Oct/2005

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a composition with a metal-complexing dye and surfactant for giving a color change when in contact with selected metal ions.

Priority: US20040615839P Applic. Date: 2004-10-04

Inventor: SGARGETTA GIORGIA [IT]; HECHT STACIE ELLEN [US]; SHI JICHUN [US]; SIVIK MARK ROBERT [US]; WILKE DONALD LEROY [US]

Title: Cationic antimicrobial peptides and compositions

Applicant/Assignee: E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY

Application No.: 10/920548   Filing Date: 18/Aug/2004

Abstract:

The invention described herein relates to compositions of novel antimicrobial peptides. The peptides of the present invention exhibit high antibacterial activity and low hemolytic activity. The invention further provides compositions comprising these antimicrobial peptides and methods of use thereof for killing, reducing the growth of, or preventing the growth of microorganisms. The invention also provides antimicrobial substrates and articles comprising the peptides of the present invention.

Priority: US20030496123P Applic. Date: 2003-08-18

Inventor: KEELER SHARON J [US]; LU HELEN S M [US]

Title: Defoamer compositions

Applicant/Assignee: WACKER-CHEMIE GMBH WACKER CHEMIE AG

Application No.: 11/176617   Filing Date: 07/Jul/2005

Abstract:

Compositions comprising (A) an organosilicon compound of the formula Ra(R1O)bR2cSiO(4-a-b-c)/2 (I) in which R2 independently denotes a monovalent, SiC-bonded, optionally substituted, aliphatic cyclic or aliphatic branched hydrocarbon radical having at least 3 carbon atoms, R, and R1 are hydrogen or hydrocarbon radicals, the sum a+b+c<=3, the organosilicon compound has at least one unit of the formula (I) with c other than 0, and in at least 50% of all of the units of the formula (I) in the organosilicon compound the sum a+b+c is 2

at least one additive (B) selected from (B1) filler particles and/or (B2) organopolysiloxane resin(s) and optionally (C) an organosilicon compound which has units of the formula (III), R5g(R6O)hSiO(4-g-h)/2 where R5 and R6 are hydrogen or a hydrocarbon radical, g+h<=3 and in at least 50% of the units (III), g+h=2, are highly effective and long lasting defoamers.

Priority: DE200410035709 Applic. Date: 2004-07-23

Inventor: RAUTSCHEK HOLGER [DE]; HERZIG CHRISTIAN [DE]; BECKER RICHARD [DE]

Title: Functionalized olefin polymers

Applicant/Assignee: EXXONMOBIL CHEMICAL PATENTS INC

Application No.: 10/825349   Filing Date: 15/Apr/2004

Abstract:

This invention relates to a composition comprising a functionalized C3 to C40 olefin polymer comprising at least 50 mol % of one or more C3 to C40 olefins, and where the olefin polymer, prior to functionalization, has: a) a Dot T-Peel of 1 Newton or more on Kraft paper

b) an Mw of 10,000 to 100,000

and c) a branching index (g') of 0.98 or less measured at the Mz of the polymer when the polymer has an Mw of 10,000 to 60,000, or a branching index (g') of 0.95 or less measured at the Mz of the polymer when the polymer has an Mw of 10,000 to 100,000

and where the C3 to C40 olefin polymer comprises at least 0.001 weight % of an functional group, preferably maleic anhydride. This invention further relates to blends of such functionalized polymers with other polymers including non-functionalized C3 to C40 olefin polymers as described above.

Priority: US2003-686951 Applic. Date: 2003-10-15; US2003-687508 Applic. Date: 2003-10-15; US20020418482P Applic. Date: 2002-10-15; US20030460714P Applic. Date: 2003-04-04

Inventor: ABHARI RAMIN [US]; SIMS CHARLES LEWIS [US]; TSE MUN FU [US]; BRANT PATRICK [US]; JIANG PEIJUN [US]; JOHNSRUD DAVID RAYMOND [US]

Title: Novel Dioxaspiro Compounds and Their Use in Perfume Compositions

Applicant/Assignee: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC

Application No.: 11/960083   Filing Date: 19/Dec/2007

Abstract:

The present invention a method of improving, enhancing or modifying a fragrance formulation through the addition of an olfactory acceptable amount of the following compound: wherein m is 1 or 2

and if m is 1, which provides a five-membered dioxaspiro ring, n is an integer from 0 to 4, and the methyl group in the dioxaspiro ring is independently located in the 2 and/or 3 positions of the dioxaspiro ring

or if m is 2, which provides a six-membered dioxaspiro ring, n is an integer from 0 to 6, and the methyl group in the dioxaspiro ring is independently located in the 2, 3, and/or 4 positions of the dioxaspiro ring.

Priority:

Inventor: LEVORSE JR ANTHONY T [US]; WEISS RICHARD A [US]

Title: Novel Dioxaspiro Compounds and Their Use in Perfume Compositions

Applicant/Assignee: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC

Application No.: 11/960143   Filing Date: 19/Dec/2007

Abstract:

The present invention a method of improving, enhancing or modifying a fragrance formulation through the addition of an olfactory acceptable amount of the following compound: wherein m is 1 or 2

and if m is 1, which provides a five-membered dioxaspiro ring, n is an integer from 2 to 4, and the methyl group in the dioxaspiro ring is independently located in the 2 and/or 3 positions of the dioxaspiro ring

or if m is 2, which provides a six-membered dioxaspiro ring, n is an integer from 0 to 6, and the methyl group in the dioxaspiro ring is independently located in the 2, 3, and/or 4 positions of the dioxaspiro ring.

Priority:

Inventor: LEVORSE JR ANTHONY T [US]; WEISS RICHARD A [US]

Title: Waterless carwash liquid composition and method for producing the same

Applicant/Assignee:

Application No.: 12/040873   Filing Date: 01/Mar/2008

Abstract:

The present invention is a substantially nonabrasive, liquid car cleaner composition which cleans car surfaces without an external source of water to wash or rinse. The liquid cleaner is a composition of up to toxaphene 15%, sodium lauryl sulfate 10%, paraffin 10%, isopropyl alcohol 15%, and water 50%.

Priority:

Inventor: GHAEMAGHAMI RAD SHAHRAM [IR]

Title: Fuels compositions for direct injection gasoline engines containing manganese compounds

Applicant/Assignee: AFTON CHEMICAL INTANGIBLES, LLC

Application No.: 10/149303   Filing Date: 10/Jun/2002

Abstract:

Deposits and soot formation in a direct injection gasoline engine are reduced by providing as fuel for the operation of said direct injection engine a fuel composition comprising a fuel-soluble cyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl compound.

Priority: WO2000US33653 Applic. Date: 2000-12-12; US19990170334P Applic. Date: 1999-12-13

Inventor: ARADI ALLEN A [US]; ROOS JOSEPH W [US]; SCULL HERBERT M [US]; MEFFERT MICHAEL W [US]

Title: Electrochemiluminescence flow cell and flow cell components

Applicant/Assignee: BIOVERIS CORPORATION

Application No.: 10/600164   Filing Date: 19/Jun/2003

Abstract:

An electrochemiluminescence cell comprising an electrode capable of inducing an electrochemiluminescence-active species to electrochemiluminesce. The electrode is preferably made of rhodium, iridium or an alloy of platinum, rhodium or iridium alloyed with an alloy material comprising a transition element. The electrode may be used as counter electrode and/or as a working electrode in the electrochemiluminescence cell. The cell preferably includes a counter electrode and a support attached to the counter electrode. The support comprises a transparent portion in optical registration with the working electrode. The counter electrode may include one or more field extending elements interposed between the transparent portion and the working electrode. The field extending element is preferably a ladder or a grid.

Priority: US20020390816P Applic. Date: 2002-06-20

Inventor: KUMAR SUDEEP M [US]; OTTEN JOSEPHUS MARINUS [US]; DAVIS CHARLES QUENTIN [US]; BIEBUYCK HANS [US]

Title: Topical personal care compositions and methods of use

Applicant/Assignee: PURE USA, LLC

Application No.: 11/054883   Filing Date: 10/Feb/2005

Abstract:

Topical personal care compositions comprising an anti-inflammatory agent, an amphoteric surfactant, a bodifier/humectant, and water and methods of use are disclosed.

Priority:

Inventor: WAGH ASHER [US]

Title: Lubricant compositions and methods

Applicant/Assignee: LEE COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT LEE COUNTY MOSQUITE CONTROL DISTRICT

Application No.: 10/614114   Filing Date: 07/Jul/2003

Abstract:

A substrate is coated with an essentially water-free composition. The composition includes a superabsorbent polymer that absorbs from about 25 to greater than 100 times its weight in water and a material for lubricating the substrate. The superabsorbent polymer may be a polymer of acrylic acid, acrylamide or acrylate. Also included is a method for protecting a substrate from the effects of water or water migration.

Priority: US1995-487436 Applic. Date: 1995-06-07; US1996-583587 Applic. Date: 1996-01-05; US1997-943125 Applic. Date: 1997-10-03; US2001-779559 Applic. Date: 2001-02-09

Inventor: LEVY RICHARD [US]

Title: Process for preparing L-amino acids using improved strains of the Enterobacteriaceae family

Applicant/Assignee: DEGUSSA AG EVONIK DEGUSSA GMBH

Application No.: 11/415302   Filing Date: 02/May/2006

Abstract:

The invention relates to a process for preparing L-amino acids by fermenting recombinant microorganisms of the Enterobacteriaceae family in which the ytfQ-ORF is overexpressed.

Priority: DE200510020537 Applic. Date: 2005-05-03

Inventor: DUSCH NICOLE [DE]

Title: Automotive additive composition

Applicant/Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC

Application No.: 11/150842   Filing Date: 10/Jun/2005

Abstract:

An automotive additive composition comprising an automotive additive ingredient and a matrix is described. The automotive additive ingredient may be a fuel additive ingredient such as a detergent. The matrix may comprise a gel composition, a solid water removal agent, or a combination comprising one or more of the foregoing matrices. The automotive additive composition may be in the form of a capsule, a gel capsule, or a tablet. Also disclosed is a method of delivering an additive ingredient to a functional fluid of a motor vehicle.

Priority: US20040578982P Applic. Date: 2004-06-11

Inventor: ALEXANDER MARK V [US]; TURNER EDWARD T [US]; DILLEY COLIN [US]

Title: Enhancement of silicon-containing particulate material removal using supercritical fluid-based compositions

Applicant/Assignee: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY MATERIALS, INC

Application No.: 10/790535   Filing Date: 01/Mar/2004

Abstract:

A method and composition for removing silicon-containing particulate material, such as silicon nitrides and silicon oxides, from patterned Si/SiO2 semiconductor wafer surfaces is described. The composition includes a supercritical fluid (SCF), an etchant species, a co-solvent, a surface passivator, a binder, deionized water, and optionally a surfactant. The SCF-based compositions substantially remove the contaminating particulate material from the wafer surface prior to subsequent processing, thus improving the morphology, performance, reliability and yield of the semiconductor device.

Priority:

Inventor: KORZENSKI MICHAEL B [US]; BAUM THOMAS H [US]

Title: Stable liquid enzyme compositions with enhanced activity

Applicant/Assignee: ECOLAB INC

Application No.: 10/208404   Filing Date: 29/Jul/2002

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a liquid enzyme cleaning composition in which the enzyme is stable at alkaline pH and: at high concentration of boric acid salt

in the absence of sodium ion

and/or in the presence of water at concentrations of at least about 60 weight percent. The present enzyme cleaning composition typically yields superior soil (especially protein soil) removal properties. In an embodiment, the composition of the invention stabilizes the enzyme with potassium and/or alkanolamine borate.

Priority: US2000-606478 Applic. Date: 2000-06-29

Inventor: MAN VICTOR FUK-PONG [US]; LENTSCH STEVEN EUGENE [US]; TILLESKJOR JACLYN [US]

Title: Surfactant-free detergent composition comprising an anti-soil redeposition agent

Applicant/Assignee: MIZ CO., LTD

Application No.: 12/167432   Filing Date: 03/Jul/2008

Abstract:

Washing is carried out using a detergent composition having main detergency obtained through an alkaline inorganic salt and further including at least an anti-soil redeposition agent. There is provided a clothes washing method, and a detergent composition for the same, that uses a detergent having detergency equivalent to or greater than that of synthetic detergents containing a surface active agent as the main detergency ingredient and also has excellent anti-soil redeposition efficiency wherein main detergency is obtained by an alkaline inorganic salt.

Priority: JP20000370238 Applic. Date: 2000-12-05; JP20010106419 Applic. Date: 2001-04-04; US2003-433667 Applic. Date: 2003-11-17; WO2001JP10642 Applic. Date: 2001-12-05

Inventor: ARAI KAZUYOSHI [JP]; SEO TOMOKI [JP]

Title: ULTRAPURE 4-METHYLPYRAZOLE

Applicant/Assignee: PALADIN LABS (BARBADOS) INC

Application No.: 11/279708   Filing Date: 13/Apr/2006

Abstract:

Disclosed is an ultrapure 4-methylpyrazole containing less than 0.1% pyrazole and containing less than 10 ppm each of hydrazine and nitrobenzaldehyde. The ultrapure 4-methylpyrazole is prepared by a novel process so that less than 0.01% of ethylvinyl ether is present.

Priority: US20050776009P Applic. Date: 2005-04-21

Inventor: REARDAN DAYTON T [US]; COMBE MICHEL D [US]

Title: PROTEIN PROBE COMPOUNDS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS

Applicant/Assignee: PIERCE BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC

Application No.: 11/460700   Filing Date: 28/Jul/2006

Abstract:

Coumarine/chinolone and Martina-type compounds, compositions, and method of using the compounds and compositions for protein detection, assay, quantitation, etc. are disclosed. The composition, also referred to as a dye, has enhanced sensitivity over commercially available protein stains, and may be used to stain proteins in solution, proteins separated on gels, proteins transferred to solid supports, etc.

Priority:

Inventor: CZERNEY PETER T [DE]; DESAI SURBHI [US]; LEHMANN FRANK G [DE]; MURTAZA ZAKIR S [US]; SCHWEDER BERND G [DE]; WENZEL MATTHIAS S [DE]; WOLF BRIAN DAVID [US]

Title: Bio-fuel and process for making bio-fuel

Applicant/Assignee: BIO-ALTERNATIVE, LLC

Application No.: 11/891910   Filing Date: 13/Aug/2007

Abstract:

A method of producing biodiesel from a source of triglycerides. The source of triglycerides is reacted with a blended alcohol composition in the presence of a catalyst to form a mixture of at least one fatty acid alcohol ester and glycerin. The fatty acid alcohol ester is then separated from the glycerin and is purified to produce a biofuel. The blended alcohol composition comprises at least one lower alcohol, a ketone and ethyl acetate. The use of the blended alcohol composition allows the esterfication process to proceed under ambient temperature and pressure conditions within a relatively short reaction time.

Priority:

Inventor: MORRIS MARTIN ALLAN [US]

Title: Multi-material stereolithography

Applicant/Assignee: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM

Application No.: 10/903379   Filing Date: 30/Jul/2004

Abstract:

Methods and systems of stereolithography for building cost-efficient and time-saving multi-material, multi-functional and multi-colored prototypes, models and devices configured for intermediate washing and curing/drying is disclosed including: laser(s), liquid and/or platform level sensing system(s), controllable optical system(s), moveable platform(s), elevator platform(s), recoating system(s) and at least one polymer retaining receptacle. Multiple polymer retaining receptacles may be arranged in a moveable apparatus, wherein each receptacle is adapted to actively/passively maintain a uniform, desired level of polymer by including a recoating device and a material fill/remove system. The platform is movably accessible to the polymer retaining receptacle(s), elevator mechanism(s) and washing and curing/drying area(s) which may be housed in a shielded enclosure(s).

The elevator mechanism is configured to vertically traverse and rotate the platform, thus providing angled building, washing and curing/drying capabilities. A horizontal traversing mechanism may be included to facilitate manufacturing between components of SL cabinet(s) and/or alternative manufacturing technologies.

Priority:

Inventor: WICKER RYAN [US]; MEDINA FRANCISCO [US]; ELKINS CHRISTOPHER [US]

Title: Methods for cleaning materials

Applicant/Assignee: NATURELL

Application No.: 11/405324   Filing Date: 17/Apr/2006

Abstract:

Methods are disclosed for cleaning a material by applying a cleaning composition having one or more biosurfactants and one or more enzymes to the material. During use, the material is agitated with the cleaning composition. The cleaning composition can be used as a fabric cleaner, carpet cleaner, deodorizer, disinfectant, all purpose cleaner, kitchen counter cleaner, window cleaner, bar soap additive, septic and sewage cleaner, driveway and street cleaner, circuit board cleaner, wheel cleaner, toxic waste cleaner, clean-room cleaner, oil spill cleaner, soil treatment, or metal cleaner.

Priority: US2004-966381 Applic. Date: 2004-10-15; US2004-966382 Applic. Date: 2004-10-15

Inventor: NERO MICHEAL [US]

Title: METHODS AND AGENTS FOR CLEANING AND DISINFECTING FRAGILE MEDICAL APPLIANCES

Applicant/Assignee: ECOLAB INC

Application No.: 12/202473   Filing Date: 02/Sep/2008

Abstract:

The invention relates to the use of agents, which contain at least one disinfection system based on selected organic peracids and combinations of peracids, in automatically functioning systems, in which fragile medical appliances, in particular, endoscopes, are cleaned and disinfected. According to the invention, the appliances are brought into contact with an aqueous disinfection agent solution after they have been treated and/or at the same time they are being treated with an aqueous cleaning solution. The invention also relates to cleaning and disinfection agents and methods which are all suited for carrying out this purpose.

Priority: DE19991062344 Applic. Date: 1999-12-23; US2004-945816 Applic. Date: 2004-09-20; US2002-168738 Applic. Date: 2002-10-02; WO2000EP12693 Applic. Date: 2000-12-14

Inventor: BIERING HOLGER [DE]; GLASMACHER RUDOLF [DE]; SCHWIDDEN HUBERT [DE]; SORNS JORG [DE]

Title: Method for preparing a biodegradable composition for the preparation of tableware, drink container, mulching film and package

Applicant/Assignee:

Application No.: 12/116222   Filing Date: 07/May/2008

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a biodegradable composition for the preparation of table-ware, mulching film and package, which comprises: 2-6% by weight of starch

35-45% by weight of plant powders

20-30% by weight of calcium carbonate

2-7% by weight of sorbitol

7-13% by weight of polypropylene

2-5% by weight of polyethylene

2-6% by weight of coupling agent

1-2% by weight of defoamer

2-5% by weight of stearic acid

2-6% by weight of stearate

3-6% by weight of glycerine or epoxidized soybean oil

and 60-100 ppm photosensitizer. The present invention also relates to a method for preparing the composition, which comprises: treating a plant waste with a diluent acid, drying and pulverizing, then mixing it with starch, polypropylene, and polyethylene, sorbitol, defoamer, coupling agent, stearic acid, stearate, glycerine and photosensitizer homogeneously

and blending the mixture obtained in a double-screw extruder at a temperature of 160-180 DEG C. to obtain the composition of the present invention.

Priority: CN20001033318 Applic. Date: 2000-11-23; US2006-418628 Applic. Date: 2006-05-06; US2003-432813 Applic. Date: 2003-12-29; WO2001CN01581 Applic. Date: 2001-11-23

Inventor: XU HAO [CN]

Title: Radiopharmaceutical formulations

Applicant/Assignee: BRACCO IMAGING S.P.A

Application No.: 10/513586   Filing Date: 16/May/2005

Abstract:

Radiopharmaceutical compounds are disclosed having a radionuclide chelating moiety and a targeting ligand, and optionally a linker. Formulations of compositions useful for making the radiopharmaceutical compounds contain a chelating ligand, a reducing agent, an exchange ligand and a stabilizer.

Priority: US20020377454P Applic. Date: 2002-05-03; WO2003US13936 Applic. Date: 2003-05-05

Inventor: CHEN JIANQING [US]; LINDER KAREN E [US]; WANG NANNAN [US]; CAGNOLINI ALDO [US]

Title: Method of applying a design to a surface

Applicant/Assignee: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC

Application No.: 11/447817   Filing Date: 06/Jun/2006

Abstract:

Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for permanently or temporarily re-designing, decorating, and/or re-coloring a surface. The compositions useful in the present disclosure include a décor product that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. If desired, the décor product may be substantially removed from the surface before being affixed thereto. If a user desires to remove the décor product, the décor product is formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like.

If the user desires to affix the décor product to the surface in a permanent or semi-permanent manner, the décor product may be affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical. The décor product may also be utilized in the form of a kit or in conjunction with a design device, such as a stencil, to control the application of the décor product to create, for example, a pattern on the surface.

Priority: US20050687953P Applic. Date: 2005-06-07

Inventor: KIMBALL JAMES F [US]; MINOR ERIC J [US]; SHAH KETAN N [US]; SANTAGA MARCIA L [US]; BULLIS JR DANIEL R [US]; ZAINIEV GAFUR [US]; RODENKIRCH DOUGLAS S [US]

Title: DETERGENT COMPOSITION WITH HYDROPHILIZING SOIL-RELEASE AGENT AND METHODS FOR USING SAME

Applicant/Assignee: RHODIA INC

Application No.: 12/138030   Filing Date: 12/Jun/2008

Abstract:

Laundry detergent compositions that provide soil release benefits to all fabric comprising an organophosphorus soil release agents and optional non-cotton secondary soil release agents. The present invention further relates to a method for providing soil release benefits to cotton fabric by contacting cotton articles with a water soluble and/or dispersible organophosphorus material. The contacting can be during washing or by pretreating by applying the composition directly to stains or by presoaking the clothing in the composition prior to washing. The present invention further relates to providing soil release benefits to all fabric in the laundry wash load in the presence of a bleaching agent.

Priority: US20070943479P Applic. Date: 2007-06-12

Inventor: FUETTERER TOBIAS JOHANNES [SG]; HOUGH LAWRENCE ALAN [US]; REIERSON ROBERT LEE [US]

Title: Non-fluoride containing supercritical fluid composition for removal of ion-implant photoresist

Applicant/Assignee: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY MATERIALS, INC

Application No.: 10/827395   Filing Date: 19/Apr/2004

Abstract:

A method and composition for removing ion-implanted photoresist from semiconductor substrates having such photoresist is described. The removal composition contains supercritical CO2 (SCCO2), a co-solvent and a reducing agent for use in removing ion-implanted photoresist. Such removal composition overcomes the intrinsic deficiency of SCCO2 as a removal reagent, viz., the non-polar character of SCCO2 and its associated inability to solubilize species such as inorganic salts and polar organic compounds that are present in the photoresist and that must be removed from the semiconductor substrate for efficient cleaning.

Priority: US2002-303450 Applic. Date: 2002-11-25; US20010345900P Applic. Date: 2001-12-31

Inventor: KORZENSKI MICHAEL B [US]; BAUM THOMAS H [US]

Title: CLEANING FORMULATIONS FOR DISHCLEANING MACHINE CONTAINING HYDROPHOBICALLY MODIFIED POLYCARBOXYLATE

Applicant/Assignee: BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

Application No.: 11/574890   Filing Date: 13/Sep/2005

Abstract:

A phosphate-free detergent formulation for machine dishwashing comprising, as components: a) from 1 to 20% by weight of copolymers of a1) from 20 to 80% by weight, preferably from 30 to 70% by weight, of at least one monomer from the group consisting of monoethylenically unsaturated C3-C10-mono- or -dicarboxylic acids or anhydrides thereof, a2) from 0 to 80% by weight, preferably from 10 to 50% by weight, of at least one monomer of the general formula (I), where R1, R2 and R3 are each independently H, CH3 or C2H5, R4 is a linear, branched or cyclic radical having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or an aromatic radical having from 6 to 12 carbon atoms, and a3) from 0 to 80% by weight, preferably from 5 to 20% by weight,

of at least one further monomer selected from the group consisting of olefins having 10 or more carbon atoms or mixtures thereof and reactive polyisobutenes having on average from 12 to 100 carbon atoms, b) from 1 to 50% by weight of complexing agents, selected from the group consisting of nitrilotriacetic acid, hydroxyethylethylenediaminetriacetic acid, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid, methylglycinediacetic acid, glutaminicaciddiacetic acid, iminodisuccinic acid, hydroxyiminodisuccinic acid, ethylendiaminodisuccinic acid, asparaginicaciddiacetic acid and salts therof, c) from 1 to 15% by weight of low-foaming nonionic surfactants, d) from 0.1 to 30% by weight of bleaches and, if appropriate, bleach activators, e) from 0 to 60% by weight of further builders, f) from 0 to 8% by weight of enzymes, g)

from 0 to 50% by weight of one or more further additives such as anionic or zwitterionic surfactants, bleach catalysts, alkali carriers, corrosion inhibitors, defoamers, dyes, fragrances, fillers, organic solvents and water, the sum of components a) to g) adding up to 100% by weight.

Priority: DE200410044411 Applic. Date: 2004-09-14; WO2005EP09819 Applic. Date: 2005-09-13

Inventor: BECKER HEIKE [DE]; NEUNER BERNHARD [DE]

Title: Water soluble packages containing liquid compositions

Applicant/Assignee: RECKITT BENCKISER N.V

Application No.: 10/548714   Filing Date: 18/Oct/2005

Abstract:

A package comprises an aqueous liquid detergent composition enclosed by a water-soluble or water-dispersible packaging material. The aqueous liquid detergent composition has a water content of between 20 and 50 wt %. The aqueous liquid detergent composition comprises at least one polyphosphate builder material in an amount of greater than 10 wt % and a carbohydrate.

Priority: GB20030005493 Applic. Date: 2003-03-11; WO2004GB01045 Applic. Date: 2004-03-11

Inventor: FREGONESE DANIELE [DE]; HOUSMEKERIDES CHRIS EFSTATHIOS [DE]

Title: Organic catalyst with enhanced enzyme compatibility

Applicant/Assignee: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Application No.: 11/272276   Filing Date: 10/Nov/2005

Abstract:

This invention relates to cleaning compositions comprising organic catalysts having enhanced enzyme compatibility and processes for making and using such cleaning compositions.

Priority: US2003-447506 Applic. Date: 2003-05-29; US20020386692P Applic. Date: 2002-06-06; US20020426549P Applic. Date: 2002-11-15; US20050691621P Applic. Date: 2005-06-17

Inventor: MIRACLE GREGORY SCOT [US]; HILER II GEORGE DOUGLAS [US]; GREY REBECCA MASSIE [US]; SIVIK MARK ROBERT [US]; VOELKEL LUDWIG [DE]; DIETSCHE FRANK [DE]; BITTNER CHRISTIAN [DE]

Title: Use of nonionic polysaccharide in a composition for caring for articles made of textile fibers

Applicant/Assignee: RHODIA CHIMIE

Application No.: 11/386931   Filing Date: 22/Mar/2006

Abstract:

The invention concerns the use, in a composition for textile care in aqueous or wet medium, of a non-ionic polysaccharide whereof the native skeleton is formed of a main chain comprising similar or different anhydrohexose units, and branches including at least an anhydropentose and/or anhydrohexose unit. The anhydrohexose and/or anhydropentose units of the native skeleton being modified by at least a non-ionic group. The composition is designed for washing and/or rinsing and/or softening, prespotting textile articles, drying wet clothes in a dryer or for facilitating ironing.

Priority: FR20010002079 Applic. Date: 2001-02-15; US2003-470674 Applic. Date: 2003-07-29; WO2002FR00549 Applic. Date: 2002-02-13

Inventor: HARRISON IAN [FR]

Title: Method for providing electrically conductive paths in polymer tubing

Applicant/Assignee: POTOMAC PHOTONICS, INC

Application No.: 11/487387   Filing Date: 17/Jul/2006

Abstract:

A method for forming electrically conductive patterns to provide an electrically conductive path on a polymer tube is provided. The method includes the steps of establishing a polymer tube and mounting such in a displaceable and rotatable mounting that is adapted to provide both axial and rotational motion. This is followed by forming at least one channel having a predetermined pattern in the polymer tube with a focused energy beam, the channel then being filled with an electrically conductive paste or electrically conductive slurry material. The polymer tube is then heated to temperatures less than 250 DEG C. to cure the electrically conductive paste or electrically conductive slurry material. The electrically conductive paste or electrically conductive slurry material is then covered with a polymer layer.

Priority:

Inventor: BEER LAWRENCE P [US]; ADELSTEIN MICHAEL [US]; CHRISTENSEN C PAUL [US]

Title: Use of a cationic hydrotrope for the direct dyeing of keratinous fibres, composition comprising it and colouring processes employing it

Applicant/Assignee: L'OREAL S.A

Application No.: 11/798939   Filing Date: 17/May/2007

Abstract:

A subject-matter of the present invention is the use, in the direct dyeing of keratinous fibers, of at least one direct dye and of a specific cationic hydrotropic agent of formula: in which X represents CH or N+R6 with R6 representing a C1-C10 alkyl, R1 represents either a hydrogen or a C1-C10 alkyl, if X represents N+R6, or (CH2)nN+R3R4R5 with R3, R4 and R5, which are identical or different, representing a C1-C10 alkyl and n representing an integer between 0 and 12, if X represents CH

R2 represents a C1-C4 alkyl

p has a value 0 or 1

the electrical neutrality of the compound being provided by a cosmetically acceptable anion or a mixture of cosmetically acceptable anions. The invention likewise relates to a dyeing composition comprising at least one dye and such a cationic hydrotrope and to colouring processes employing this dyeing composition.

Priority: FR20060051871 Applic. Date: 2006-05-22; US20060810653P Applic. Date: 2006-06-05

Inventor: DE BONI MAXIME [FR]; LAGRANGE ALAIN [FR]

Title: Rare earth permanent magnet, making method, and permanent magnet rotary machine

Applicant/Assignee: SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL CO., LTD

Application No.: 11/489595   Filing Date: 20/Jul/2006

Abstract:

A rare earth permanent magnet is prepared from a sintered magnet body of a R1-Fe-B composition wherein R1 is a rare earth element inclusive of Y and Sc, by forming a plurality of slits in a surface of the magnet body, disposing a powder on the magnet body surface, the powder comprising an oxide of R2, a fluoride of R3, or an oxyfluoride of R4 wherein each of R2, R3, and R4 is a rare earth element, and heat treating the magnet body and the powder below the sintering temperature in vacuum or in an inert gas.

Priority: JP20050212265 Applic. Date: 2005-07-22

Inventor: MIYATA KOJI [JP]; HIROTA KOICHI [JP]; NAKAMURA HAJIME [JP]; MINOWA TAKEHISA [JP]

Title: REFRIGERANT COMPOSITION

Applicant/Assignee: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC

Application No.: 11/467371   Filing Date: 25/Aug/2006

Abstract:

This invention describes a new refrigerant/lubricant combination for use in stationary and mobile refrigeration and air conditioning applications. In these applications, the refrigerant and lubricant must be soluble in each other (e.g., miscible) to ensure adequate lubricant circulation from the compressor, through the condenser, expansion device, and evaporator, and back to the compressor. Insufficient lubricant circulation will result in compressor failure. Low temperature solubility is particularly important to ensure lubricant flow through the cold evaporator. In addition, the lubricant and refrigerant combination should be stable in the presence of steel, and aluminum and copper containing metals. This invention describes the combination of refrigerant difluoroethane (e.g.

R-152a) and polar, oxygenated lubricants, particular polyalkylene glycols (PAGs) and polyolesters (POEs) which may be used as a replacement for R-134a.

Priority: US2004-969621 Applic. Date: 2004-10-20; US20030512975P Applic. Date: 2003-10-21

Inventor: BROWN WILLIAM [US]; SERRANO MYRNA [US]; REDWINE OSCAR DAVID [US]

Title: PROCESS FOR PREPARING DETERGENT BUILDER ZEOLITE-A FROM KIMBERLITE TAILINGS

Applicant/Assignee: COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH (CISR) NATIONAL MINERAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH

Application No.: 12/016970   Filing Date: 18/Jan/2008

Abstract:

The present invention provides a process for the preparation of detergent builder Zeolite-A from Kimberlite tailing generated as solid waste during diamond mining is disclosed. The process comprises, reacting an acid treated Kimberlite tailing with alkali solution to obtain sodium silicate and reacting it with alkaline aluminum source at room temperature and crystallizing at higher temperature to obtain Zeolite-A. The product is useful as builder in detergent formulation.

Priority: US2004-024369 Applic. Date: 2004-12-27

Inventor: JASRA RAKSH VIR [IN]; SOMANI RAJESH SHANTILAL [IN]; MODY HARESH MAHIPATLAL [IN]; BAJAJ HARI CHAND [IN]; CHUNAWALA JATIN RAMESHCHANDRA [IN]; RANPARA HEMAL [IN]; BAROCHIYA DIPTI [IN]; GHELANI DEVENDRA [IN]; CHANDRA SURESH [IN]; DHAR MAHARAJ KISHEN [IN]; RAO KESHAV [IN]; KUMAR KAMLESH [IN]

Title: Personal product compositions comprising structured benefit agent premix or delivery vehicle and providing enhanced deposition of hydrophilic benefit agent

Applicant/Assignee: UNILEVER HOME & PERSONAL CARE USA, DIVISION OF CONOPCO, INC

Application No.: 10/443392   Filing Date: 22/May/2003

Abstract:

The present invention relates to compositions comprising a structured benefit agent pre-mix or delivery vehicle comprising benefit agent structured with crystalline materials, as defined, which when separately prepared and combined after preparation, provides enhanced deposition of hydrophilic benefit agents carried on, trapped within or in the presence of the structured benefit agent.

Priority:

Inventor: ANANTHAPADMANABHAN KAVSSERY PA [US]; NICHOLSON JOHN RICHARD [US]; GLYNN JR JOHN R [US]; O'CONNOR STEPHEN M [US]; RICK DEBORAH SUE [US]; VETHAMUTHU MARTIN [US]; LIPS ALEXANDER [US]; RATTINGER GAIL BETH [US]; PHAM QUYNH [US]

Title: Amylases, nucleic acids encoding them and methods for making and using them

Applicant/Assignee: DIVERSA CORPORATION VERENIUM CORPORATION

Application No.: 10/385305   Filing Date: 06/Mar/2003

Abstract:

In one aspect, the invention is directed to polypeptides having an amylase activity, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods for making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. In one aspect, the polypeptides of the invention can be used as amylases, for example, alpha amylases, to catalyze the hydrolysis of starch into sugars.

Priority: WO2002US05068 Applic. Date: 2002-02-21; US2002-081872 Applic. Date: 2002-02-21; US2002-081739 Applic. Date: 2002-02-21; US2002-105733 Applic. Date: 2002-03-22; US20010270495P Applic. Date: 2001-02-21; US20010270496P Applic. Date: 2001-02-21; US20010291122P Applic. Date: 2001-05-14; US20020423626P Applic. Date: 2002-10-31

Inventor: CALLEN WALTER [US]; RICHARDSON TOBY [US]; FREY GERHARD [US]; GRAY KEVIN A [US]; KEROVUO JANNE S [US]; SLUPSKA MALGORZATA [US]; BARTON NELSON R [US]; O'DONOGHUE EILEEN [US]; MATHUR ERIC J [US]; SHORT JAY M [US]

Title: Process for Preparing Malathion for Pharmaceutical Use

Applicant/Assignee: TARO PHARMACEUTICALS NORTH AMERICA, INC

Application No.: 11/427863   Filing Date: 30/Jun/2006

Abstract:

The present invention provides a process for preparing a highly pure form of malathion having a reduced level of toxic impurities. In addition, the malathion prepared by the process of this invention is storage stable. The level of toxic impurities in the malathion, e.g., isomalathion, O,O,S-trimethyl phosphorodithioate (MeOOSPS), O,O,S-trimethyl phosphorothioate (MeOOSPO), O,S,S-trimethyl phosphorodithioate (MeOSSPO), malaoxon, isomalathion, diethyl fumarate, methyl malathion, dimethyl malathion, O,O-methyl,ethyl-S-(1,2-dicarboethoxy)ethyl-phosphorodithioate are lower than that of any other commercial preparation of malathion that may be used for pharmaceutical purposes.

Priority: US20050697010P Applic. Date: 2005-07-06; US20050741360P Applic. Date: 2005-12-01; US20060743741P Applic. Date: 2006-03-24

Inventor: GUTMAN DANIELLA [IL]; BAIDUSSI WAEL [IL]

Title: Automated Sputtering Target Production

Applicant/Assignee: TOSOH SMD ETNA, LLC TOSOH SMD, INC

Application No.: 11/795395   Filing Date: 18/Jan/2006

Abstract:

A system and method are provided for manufacturing workpieces, such as metal articles like sputtering target, the system comprising: comparing one or more physical or chemical values of a respective one of a plurality of metal target blanks to one or more comparable values of at least one desired criterion

selecting one of the metal target blanks from a plurality of metal target blanks as a work-in-progress

assigning a serial route for the work-in-progress

processing the work-in-progress by translating the work-in-progress from note to node with an automated transport, after completion of the events at each node

rejecting or accepting the work-in-progress as a metal target by evaluating a result of at least one event of the one or more respective events to be completed at, at least one of the plurality of nodes.

Priority: US20050644929P Applic. Date: 2005-01-19; US20050646244P Applic. Date: 2005-01-24; US20050656978P Applic. Date: 2005-02-28; US20050657054P Applic. Date: 2005-02-28; US20050656977P Applic. Date: 2005-02-28; US20050657263P Applic. Date: 2005-03-01; WO2006US01726 Applic. Date: 2006-01-18

Inventor: REED WILEY ZANE [US]; COSPER BOBBY R [US]; SCHMIDT KENNETH G [US]; BULTZ NEIL D [US]; WICKERSHAM CHARLES E [US]; MATERA JOHN P [US]

Title: Pt/CeO2/electroconductive carbon nano-hetero anode material and production method thereof

Applicant/Assignee: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR MATERIALS SCIENCE

Application No.: 11/632305   Filing Date: 14/Jul/2005

Abstract:

The conventional Pt/second component/electroconductive carbon type anode materials to be utilized as polymer fuel cell-oriented solid electrolytes and in various sensors have been problematic in several aspects such as activities for oxidizing CO, price, and the like. The present invention aims at providing a Pt/CeO2/electroconductive carbon nano-hetero anode material that is free of such problems, and a production method thereof.

The present invention has been carried out by earnestly and continuously conducting investigations in view of the problems in the related art, and resultingly finding that there can be prepared an anode material which is inexpensive and has an extremely high electrode activity by dispersing an electrode active material on electroconductive carbon, the electrode active material being obtained by first controlling a article size of ceria (CeO2) to a nano-size and then car in nano-sized Pt on the CeO2, to thereby narrowly carry out the polymer fuel cell-oriented Pt/CeO2/electroconductive carbon type nano-hetero anode.

Priority: JP20040206794 Applic. Date: 2004-07-14; WO2005JP13433 Applic. Date: 2005-07-14

Inventor: MORI TOSHIYUKI [JP]; TAKAHASHI MOTOI [JP]; VINU AJAYAN [JP]; NISHIMURA CHIKASHI [JP]

Title: Solid crystalline COK-7, a preparation process, and use in transforming hydrocarbons

Applicant/Assignee: INSTITUT FRANCAIS DU PETROLE

Application No.: 11/367714   Filing Date: 06/Mar/2006

Abstract:

The invention concerns a solid crystalline designated COK-7, which has a particular X ray diffraction diagram. Said solid has a chemical composition, expressed on an anhydrous base in terms of moles of oxides by the formula XO2: mYO2, X representing one or more tetravalent element(s), Y representing at least one trivalent element. The invention also concerns a process for preparing said solid and the use of said solid in hydrocarbon transformation.

Priority: FR20050002239 Applic. Date: 2005-03-07

Inventor: HASTOY GAELLE [FR]; MARTENS JOHAN [BE]; GUILLON EMMANUELLE [FR]

Title: Jucara and Açai fruit-based dietary supplements

Applicant/Assignee: K2A LLC

Application No.: 10/550502   Filing Date: 22/Mar/2004

Abstract:

The present invention relates to stable, palatable, freeze-dried, fruit-based dietary supplements. Specifically, the inventions relates to compositions of Açai fruit and Jucara fruit with high antioxidant capability and cyclooxygenase-inhibitory activity, and their uses. The invention further provides for methods of making stable, palatable, freeze-dried, fruit-based dietary supplements from Açai fruit and Jucara fruit.

Priority: US20030456882P Applic. Date: 2003-03-21; WO2004US08739 Applic. Date: 2004-03-22

Inventor: MURDOCK KENNETH A [US]; SCHAUSS ALEXANDER G [US]

Title: Toner, developer including the toner, and method for fixing toner image

Applicant/Assignee: RICOH COMPANY LIMITED

Application No.: 11/475165   Filing Date: 27/Jun/2006

Abstract:

A toner composition including toner particles including a binder resin including a modified polyester resin, and a second resin having a weight average molecular weight of from 2,000 to 10,000

a colorant

a release agent

and a particulate material which is present at least a surface portion of the toner particles while embedded into the surface portion, wherein the binder resin has a glass transition temperature not lower than 35 DEG C. and lower than 55 DEG C., and wherein the particulate material has an average particle diameter of from 0.002 to 0.2 times that of the toner particles. A developer including the toner composition and a carrier having a layer thereon which includes at least an acrylic resin and a silicone resin, and a method for fixing an image of the toner composition are also provided.

Priority: JP20020281900 Applic. Date: 2002-09-26; JP20020333251 Applic. Date: 2002-11-18; JP20020365782 Applic. Date: 2002-12-17; US2003-670320 Applic. Date: 2003-09-26

Inventor: WATANABE YOHICHIROH [JP]; SUZUKI MASANORI [JP]; SUGIYAMA TSUNEMI [JP]; YAMASHITA HIROSHI [JP]; SAITO TAKUYA [JP]; WATANABE NAOHIRO [JP]; TOMITA MASAMI [JP]; EMOTO SHIGERU [JP]; YAGI SHINICHIRO [JP]; YAMADA HIROSHI [JP]; NANYA TOSHIKI [JP]; TAKIGAWA TADAO [JP]

Title: Lavatory freshening and/or cleaning system and method

Applicant/Assignee: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC

Application No.: 10/332601   Filing Date: 12/Jun/2003

Abstract:

A lavatory freshening and/or cleaning system comprises a dispenser for dispensing liquid composition from under the rim of a lavatory bowl. The dispenser is in the form of a reservoir arranged for suspension from the rim of a lavatory bowl, and the reservoir contains the liquid composition. The liquid composition comprises a combination of anionic and non-ionic surfactants having a total concentration equal to substantially 7.6 wt. %, a thickening agent having a concentration of 0.40 wt. % and a perfume having a concentration of 6.00 wt. %.

Priority: GB20000017151 Applic. Date: 2000-07-12; WO2001US21789 Applic. Date: 2001-07-11

Inventor: MOODYCLIFFE TIMOTHY I [US]; VELTMAN JEROME J [US]

Title: Water-soluble, liquid-containing pouch

Applicant/Assignee: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Application No.: 11/264242   Filing Date: 01/Nov/2005

Abstract:

The present invention relates to water-soluble pouch which contains a liquid detergent composition, wherein the pouch is a water-soluble film, the film material comprising a polyvinyl alcohol, and wherein the liquid detergent composition also comprises a plasticizer, wherein the plasticizer is selected from the group consisting of glycerol, ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, 2-methyl-1,3-propane diol, sorbitol, methanol, diglycerol, 1,4-butane diol, urea and mixtures thereof, and wherein the liquid detergent composition further comprises a viscosity modifier, preferably a hydrogenated castor oil.

Priority: EP20050076278 Applic. Date: 2005-06-01; EP20040447256 Applic. Date: 2004-11-22

Inventor: KOUVROUKOGLOU STYLIANOS [BE]; DE TROCH LIESBET MARIA CORNELIA [BE]; RIDYARD MARK WILLIAM [BE]

Title: Photosensitizer functionalised nanoparticles

Applicant/Assignee: CANCER RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Application No.: 10/494331   Filing Date: 15/Nov/2004

Abstract:

The present invention relates to self-assembly of a photosensitizer on a nanoparticle. The invention also provides methods for production of functionalized (eg. stabilized) nanoparticles. The nanoparticles may be used in Photodynamic Therapy (PDT). The invention can provide, for example, self-assembled phthalocyanine monolayers (SAMs), wherein the monolayer is formed on a metallic nanoparticle. The term "metallic" as used herein refers to metals, metal oxides and other metal-containing compositions. According to the invention a functionalized nanoparticle comprises: a metallic core

a photosensitizer monolayer chemically bonded to said core, said monolayer containing molecules capable of photo-excitation to produce a reactive oxygen species such as singlet oxygen, from oxygen molecules

and a phase transfer reagent.

Priority: GB20010026236 Applic. Date: 2001-11-01; WO2002GB04935 Applic. Date: 2002-10-31

Inventor: RUSSELL DAVID ANDREW [GB]; HONE DUNCAN CHRISTOPHER [GB]

Title: Linear polyamino and/or polyammonium polysiloxane copolymers II

Applicant/Assignee: MOMENTIVE PERFORMANCE MATERIALS GMBH

Application No.: 10/533837   Filing Date: 31/Oct/2003

Abstract:

The invention relates to linear polyamino- and/or polyammonium-polysiloxane copolymers, particularly hydrophilic polyquaternary polysiloxane copolymers, and to their use in cosmetic formulations, in laundry detergents or for surface-treating substrates.

Priority: DE20021051524 Applic. Date: 2002-11-04; WO2003EP50773 Applic. Date: 2003-10-31

Inventor: LANGE HORST [DE]; WITOSSEK ANITA [DE]; WAGNER ROLAND [DE]; STACHULLA KARL-HEINZ [DE]; GRAYDON ANDREW RUSSELL [GB]; HARTSHORN RICHARD TIMOTHY [US]; BOUTIQUE JEAN POL [BE]; DELPLANQUE PATRICK FIRMIN AUGUST [BE]; JOHNSTON JAMES PYOTT [BE]; SOCKEL KARL-HEINZ [DE]

Title: Linear polyamino and/or polyammonium polysiloxane copolymers I

Applicant/Assignee: GE BAYER SILICONES GMBH & CO. KG MOMENTIVE PERFORMANCE MATERIALS GMBH

Application No.: 10/533769   Filing Date: 31/Oct/2003

Abstract:

The invention relates to linear polyamino- and/or polyammonium-polysiloxane copolymers, particularly hydrophilic polyquaternary polysiloxane copolymers, and to their use in cosmetic formulations, in laundry detergents or for surface-treating substrates.

Priority: DE20021051526 Applic. Date: 2002-11-04; WO2003EP50775 Applic. Date: 2003-10-31

Inventor: LANGE HORST [DE]; WITOSSEK ANITA [DE]; WAGNER ROLAND [DE]; STACHULLA KARL-HEINZ [DE]; GRAYDON ANDREW RUSSELL [GB]; HARTSHORN RICHARD TIMOTHY [US]; BOUTIQUE JEAN-POL [BE]; DELPLANQUE PATRICK FIRMIN AUGUST [BE]; JOHNSTON JAMES PYOTT [BE]; SOCKEL KARL-HEINZ [DE]

Title: Optically active ester compounds and their use in perfume compositions

Applicant/Assignee: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC

Application No.: 12/120464   Filing Date: 14/May/2008

Abstract:

Optically active ester compounds of the formula: in particular, are useful fragrance materials.

Priority:

Inventor: LEVORSE JR ANTHONY T [US]; SMITH CATHERINE MARIE [US]; WEISS RICHARD A [US]

Title: CRYSTAL FORMS OF ASTAXANTHIN

Applicant/Assignee: PHARES PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH N. V PHARES PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH N.V. ET AL

Application No.: 12/032281   Filing Date: 15/Feb/2008

Abstract:

Mixtures of specific crystal forms of astaxanthin and the individual crystal forms designated crystal Form I and II and disclosed together with methods for preparing said crystal Forms. Methods for preparing nutritional dosage forms including the disclosed astaxanthin crystal forms for the life science industry are also disclosed.

Priority: EP20050017709 Applic. Date: 2005-08-15; WO2006EP08047 Applic. Date: 2006-08-15

Inventor: LEIGH STEVE [CH]; LEIGH MATHEW LOUIS STEVEN [CH]; VAN HOOGEVEST PETER [CH]

Title: Vacuum Housing System for MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry

Applicant/Assignee: VIRGIN INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION

Application No.: 11/742679   Filing Date: 01/May/2007

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to ion source and vacuum housings for use in MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry which operates with any type of mass analyzer including linear, reflector, or tandem TOF-TOF instruments. By removing the requirement for the vacuum lock, the present invention allows operation of the ion source vacuum chamber at a pressure at least two orders of magnitude higher than conventional instruments. The present invention also requires only a single valve that isolates the ion source vacuum housing from the TOF analyzer vacuum housing. This is a significant improvement over vacuum locks in the art where the valve opening must be sufficiently large to allow the sample plate to pass through.

Priority:

Inventor: VESTAL MARVIN L [US]

Title: Pull tab activated sealed packet

Applicant/Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC

Application No.: 11/217110   Filing Date: 31/Aug/2005

Abstract:

A pull activated packet for storing and dispensing any manner of fluid composition includes opposed first and second material layers defining a sealed cavity between the opposed layers. The fluid composition is contained within the cavity. Exit structure is defined in the first material layer through which the composition exits the cavity in use of the packet. A flap is defined by a portion of the opposed layers and is folded at a first fold line so as to extend over and releasably seal to the first material layer over the exit structure. To open the packet, the flap or an extension of the flap is pulled by the user causing the flap to peel away from the first material layer and unseal from over the exit structure. The fluid composition is dispensed from the exit structure upon pressure being applied to the packet.

Priority:

Inventor: BAUER WALTER G [US]

Title: Golf ball

Applicant/Assignee: BRIDGESTONE SPORTS CO., LTD

Application No.: 11/878943   Filing Date: 27/Jul/2007

Abstract:

The invention provides a golf ball having a ball component made of a material molded under heat from a rubber composition of (a) a base rubber which includes a polybutadiene of at least 40% cis-1,4 structure, (b) an unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or a metal salt thereof, (c) an organic peroxide, and (d) a halogenated thiophenol, and/or a metal salt thereof, which is prepared by reacting starting materials in a polar solvent then washing with water and drying. The golf ball of the invention uses as a ball component a material of exceptional resilience which is obtained by molding a rubber composition under applied heat. As a result, the ball as a whole has an excellent rebound.

Priority: JP20070174031 Applic. Date: 2007-07-02; US2006-324297 Applic. Date: 2006-01-04