Abstract: The present invention relates to a taste-masked pharmaceutical composition. In particular the invention relates to suspensions of microcapsules taste-masked as a function of a polymer coating and the pH of a suspending medium. Surprisingly, a polymer considered permeable maintains taste masking in this media whereas a polymer considered impervious by the industry does not. There is provided a taste masked oral pharmaceutical composition including: a pharmaceutically active ingredient having a pH-dependent solubility; a polymer encapsulating said pharmaceutically active ingredient, said polymer having a quaternary ammonium functionality; a suspending medium for suspending the encapsulated pharmaceutically active ingredient, said medium adjusted to a predetermined pH at which the pharmaceutically active ingredient remains substantially insoluble; and wherein the pharmaceutically active ingredient is taste masked by the combination of the polymer and suspending medium.

Abstract: Particles comprising (a) a supercooled melt of a poorly water-soluble substance and (b) a stabilizing agent, which have a mean particle size of between 30 and 500 nm, and disperse compositions containing them, as administration forms and delivery systems for drugs, vaccines and other biologically active agents such as herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, fungicides, fertilizers, vitamins, nutrition additives and cosmetics.

Abstract: A method of producing sustained-release microcapsules which comprises dispersing a physiologically active polypeptide into a solution of a biodegradable polymer and zinc oxide in an organic solvent, followed by removing the organic solvent; which provides a sustained-release preparation showing a high entrapment ratio of the physiologically active polypeptide and its constant high blood concentration levels over a long period of time.

Abstract: A method and composition for effecting chemical necrosis of a tissue lining of a mammalian body cavity, particularly a uterine endometrium, by delivering a caustic tissue necrosing composition, e.g., a silver nitrate and dextran paste, to the tissue to be necrosed and allowing the paste to remain in contact with the target tissue for a period of time sufficient to chemically necrose substantially the entirety of the tissue lining, and then contacting the caustic composition with a deactivating agent, e.g., an aqueous sodium chloride solution, thereby rendering the caustic composition non-caustic, and then rinsing the cavity. Compositions and methods for delivering medicaments are also disclosed.

Abstract: The staling of leavened baked products such as bread is retarded by adding an enzyme with exoamylase activity to the flour or dough used for producing the baked product in question.

Abstract: Film forming colloidal dispersions containing gluten-derived proteins and peptides and their methods of manufacture are described. The colloidal dispersion can be coated onto a variety of substrates to provide a glossy sheen to the substrate. The colloidal dispersions can function as an adhesive for adhering particles onto the substrate. Foods coated with the colloidal dispersion are also described.

Abstract: A method for processing fresh garlic which will not leave an unpleasant odor after having been digested is disclosed. The fresh garlic can be peeled, unpeeled, minced or chopped prior to processing. Garlic is composed of many tiny micrograins containing aromatic oils that are responsible for its strong odor. It has been determined with the correct processing of the fresh garlic by microwaving an aqueous or water soluble solution of fresh garlic, that most if not all of the tiny micrograms can be ruptured such that the aromatic oils can be easily neutralized by digestion. Solutions that are useful in practicing the invention are pure boiled water, boiled water and vinegar, boiled water and lemon juice, and lemon juice in natural concentration. The microwave radiation is useful in rupturing the micrograins without a total cooking of the garlic which would remove its fresh flavor and texture. In addition, edible salts can also be added during the process to adjust taste or as a preservative.

Abstract: A method for processing at least one rope of aerated confectionery foam. The method includes extruding at least one rope of aerated confectionery foam from an extruder. The rope is conveyed from the extruder to a rotary cutter. An anti-sticking agent, such as powdered starch, is applied to the rope as the rope is conveyed from the extruder to the rotary cutter. Finally, the rope is cut into pieces with the rotary cutter. In one preferred embodiment, the rotary cutter is operated to perform at least 5,000 cuts per minute.

Abstract: Common allergenic foods are made hypoallergenic by treatment with super critical fluid or critical liquid gas such as super critical carbon dioxide or liquid nitrogen. The treatment of foods with liquid nitrogen or super critical carbon dioxide also enhances the functionality of fat, so that the total fat in the food can be reduced while retaining the good taste of the food.

Abstract: A method of producing unsaponifiable rich refined vegetable oils by refining crude vegetable oils with a weak acid salt, e.g., a carbonate salt, to produce a refined vegetable oil and a soapstock is described. The refined oil can be further refined with a strong base to produce unsaponifiable rich concentrates.

Abstract: A process and system for making dehydrated potato products with reduced water usage, and reduced waste water production, are provided. In a first process embodiment potato flakes are fabricated by washing, peeling and slicing raw potatoes to form potato pieces. The potato pieces are then precooked using steam or microwave energy, and vacuum cooled in a process chamber. The vacuum cooled potato pieces are then cooked using steam or microwave energy, and riced to form a potato mash. Following ricing, effluents from the precooking step can be added back to the mash as a flavor enhancer. In addition, the potato mash is dried using a drying apparatus such as a drum drier, to form potato sheets. The potato sheets are then comminuted to form potato flakes having a moisture content of about 6% to 8%.

Abstract: Use of silicone for the manufacturing of confectionery molds and baking receptacles in general. The silicone may be a heat-curable elastomer of the type intended for applications in contact with foodstuffs, advantageously methyl-vinyl-polysiloxane, and it may be obtained by a process of cross-linking with platinum. The operation of removal of the baked product from the mold is simplified; further, the molds can be easily made in any desired shapes and handling of the molds is improved.

Abstract: A process for the production of noodles by machines, which comprises the steps of: (i) preparing a noodle dough with 38 to 55% of water added to a raw material, (ii) forming the noodle dough into a noodle sheet, (iii) maturing the noodle sheet at a temperature of 30 to 35° C. and a relative humidity of 70 to 90% for 10 to 60 minutes, (iv) rolling a matured noodle sheet followed by cutting into strands of noodles, and (v) stretching the strands at a stretching ratio of 1.5 to 2 times into desired strands of a noodle product. The process comprises further the step of adding an edible oil and lipase to the noodle dough. Those processes can produce simply the noodles of high quality having good eating quality in a short time period with good productivity.

Abstract: A gelatinized cereal product which contains a plant material which is a source of inulin; for example chicory. Sufficient of the plant material is included to provide at least about 0.25% by weight of inulin on a dry basis. The cereal product may be used as a pet food or breakfast cereal.

Abstract: A pourable dessert liquid product comprising a protein source; fat; sweetener; stabilizer; flavoring agent; and emulsifier.

Abstract: Methods for producing cooked sweetpotato products suitable for freezing, baking or frying comprising adding to a cooked sweetpotato purée additional edible dry matter, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, a gelling agent and a calcium salt-water suspension sufficient to cause gelling, mixing the aforementioned ingredients together and forming the resulting mixture into desired shapes are disclosed. Structured sweetpotato food products comprising sweetpotato purée, added edible dry matter, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, alginate, added sucrose, added calcium and added water which can be frozen, baked or fried are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention provides a method and solution for the electroless deposition of Co(P) with a designed coercivity via the programmed addition of supporting electrolytes comprising such sulfur containing compounds as sulfamic acid, potassium sulfate or sodium sulfate to a solution having a source of cobalt ions, a source of citrate ions, a buffering compound to stabilize the pH of the solution, a source of hypophosphite ions and sufficient hydroxide anions to obtain a pH of between about 7 and 9. The magnetized Co(P) material is useful in, for example, rigid magnetic storage disks, hard bias layers for MR thin film heads and magnetic detector tags.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a catalytic converter includes spraying a suspension comprising a solvent and a catalyst material comprising carrier particles coated with a catalytically active material onto a substrate having a temperature above the boiling point of the solvent via a sprayer; and forming a layer on the substrate. The layer is thermally activated and is wetted three-dimensionally.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a metal paste comprising an organo- or inorganometallic compound of a metal that is a solid at ordinary temperature and belongs to group 3 through 15 of the periodic table, and an amino compound as medium, and which exhibits coatable viscosity, is provided. By using the metal paste, metal films of various types of metals or alloys can be formed inexpensively with an industrially simple process and apparatus even on various types of general-purpose, inexpensive substrates having a low softening point such as a glass, plastic, film and so forth, in addition to a ceramic substrate. In particular, the metal film can be formed easily in an ordinary pressure onto a printed wiring board or a substrate to be coated with a metal, which has a poor heat resistance.

Abstract: A magnetic recording medium having first undercoating layers 40, 40′ formed directly or via substrate face undercoating layers on a substrate 40, second undercoating layers 42, 42′ directly formed on the first undercoating layers 40, 40′, magnetic films 43, 43′ formed on the second undercoating layers 42, 42′, and protective films 44, 44′ formed on the magnetic films 43, 43′. Clusters having a large amount of oxygen are dispersed on the boundary face of the first and second undercoating layers. Preferably, the first undercoating layer is made of an alloy which includes two kinds of elements in which the difference between oxide formation standard free energies &Dgr;G° of the elements at the temperature of 250° C. is large.

Abstract: The disclosure is for an apparatus and a method of adhering particulate matter to limited areas of adhesive on a moving web and enabling the use of a very limited amount of particulate matter so that material costs are minimized. The path of a moving web with zones of adhesive and with previously supplied loose particles is shaped to form a trough with substantially vertical sides, so that gravity clears the web of excess material as the web moves down and up through the trough. Meanwhile, the particles falling from the web, go into the bottom of the trough where they stay until they stick to a following portion of the web which has adhesive. The loose particles are thereby immediately recycled for use, without any exposure to other contaminating materials, and the amount of particulate material used approaches the ideal quantity which would be needed to cover only the adhesive areas.

Abstract: Coater for coating particles is provided with a casing and a cylinder having apertures rotatably mounted within the casing. Gas is blown into the casing and onto the host particles through the slots of the cylinder. Guest particles may be inserted into the casing initially or subsequently after rotation of the cylinder begins. The particles are fluidized when a balance is attained between the centrifugal force from the rotation of the cylinder and the force exerted upon the particles from the air flow. The centrifugal force exerted on the particles within the cylinder in an operating state is at least about 25 gs so as to cause guest particles of different sizes to be coated onto the host.

Abstract: An apparatus to coat cylinder bores with precise thickness and adhesion having a nozzle for effecting a hollow conical spray pattern of an emulsion about an axis, a highly pressurized supply of emulsion to the nozzle, the emulsion containing solid lubricant in fluid suspension and means for controllably moving the nozzle within the cylinder bore to deposit a coating of the emulsion in the thickness range of 8-13 microns. A method for coating cylinder bores includes preparing the cylinder bore surface to expose fresh metal free of contamination, generating a hollow conical spray consisting of fine mist droplets of a solid lubricant emulsion (the conical spray having an effective base with a diameter greater than the diameter of the cylinder bore), and moving the apex of the conical spray along the axis of the bore at a uniform speed to deposit a coating of the emulsion on the interior of such cylinder bore in a thickness no greater than 20 microns.

Abstract: A brake band formed by pressing a smooth hot plate or hot drum heated to a temperature of 350 to 550° C. on a surface of the frictional material made of a fiber component, a filler, a friction adjustment agent and a thermosetting resin on a strap for 1 to 5 seconds before or after the frictional material is fixed.

Abstract: A coating and developing apparatus comprises a processing unit group having a plurality of processing units including a complex unit in which a first mounting stand mounting a substrate and a second mounting stand mounting and cooling the substrate are stacked. A plurality of processing units individually perform processes necessary for coating and developing the substrate. A plurality of processing units are multi-tiered. First, a substrate is carried from a substrate storing member which stores a plurality of substrates to the first mounting stand. Next, the substrate is carried out from the first mounting stand to be coated and developed. Thereafter, the coated and developed substrate is carried to the second mounting stand, from which the substrate is carried into the substrate storing member.

Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed provide a LPCVD furnace which includes a lower gas injection tube that enters a quartz tube of the LPCVD furnace at a lower portion thereof, and extends toward the upper portion of the quartz tube. Thus, the lower gas injection tube extends a shorter distance within the quartz tube than a conventional injection tube attached to the bell-shaped end of the quartz tube. A LPCVD furnace in accordance with the invention comprises a quartz tube having an interior chamber which includes an upper portion (adjacent a belled end) and a lower portion (adjacent a flanged end), and a gas injection tube for injecting a gas into the interior chamber of the quartz tube, wherein the gas injection tube enters the interior chamber of the quartz tube at the lower portion thereof and extends toward the upper portion thereof. A pedestal for supporting a wafer boat may be positioned at the lower portion of the interior chamber, and configured to receive the gas injection tube.

Abstract: A method for isothermic, isobaric chemical vapor infiltration (CVI) of refractory substances, especially of carbon (C) and silicon carbide (SiC), based on diffusion in a porous structure, whereby the pressure of the gas or partial pressure of an educt gas contained in the gas and the dwell time of the gas in the reaction zone are set at a given temperature in the reaction zone so that a deposition reaction occurs in the porous structure in the area of pressure or partial pressure of the saturation adsorption of the gaseous compounds forming the solid phase, saturation adsorption meaning that the deposition speed remains substantially constant at increased pressure of the gas or partial pressure of the educt gas. The reaction of the educt gas is limited in such a way that no more than 50% of the elements in the educt gas as it flows through the reaction zone are deposited as a solid phase in the porous structure.

Abstract: Many potential applications of CVD diamond film require the ability to remove a predetermined quantity of material from a surface of the film. We have discovered that such removal is advantageously accomplished by contacting the surface of the polycrystalline diamond film with a metal selected from Fe, Ni, Mn and Ti (preferably Fe and Mn, most preferably Mn), and maintaining the metal-contacted diamond film at a temperature in the range 600-1100° C. (preferably 800-1000° C.) without relative lateral motion between the film and the metal, for an effective time for removal of the quantity of material, exemplarily less than 100 hours. The metal can be in any appropriate form, e.g., a deposited layer, (including a patterned layer), a foil, or powder. We have also discovered that the local thermal conductivity of CVD diamond films typically increases with distance from the lower surface of an as-grown film.

Abstract: Process for covering a surface (1a) of a substrate (1) with a layer (2) of a fluid material, characterized in that: (a) with a confining wall (3) closed up on itself, arranged some distance from and above the surface to be covered (1a), and whose lower edge (3a) forms together with the latter a peripheral void (4), is defined a treatment chamber (5) delimiting an area (6) to be treated on the said surface to be covered; (b) a controlled vacuum is established inside the treatment chamber (5) by admitting an incoming gas stream (7) via the peripheral void (4), and by extracting an outgoing gas stream (8) from the treatment chamber, so as to obtain an internal pressure in the said chamber which is lower than the external pressure; (c) a controlled fluid stream (10) is introduced into the treatment chamber (5) under vacuum, this stream comprising the fluid covering material, which forms at the level of the peripheral void, together with the incoming gas stream (7), a turbulent mixed flow, which is aspirated into

Abstract: A preparation for applying an anti-slip layer to a surface which includes a coating composition containing particulate material and a curing agent, wherein the particulate material consists of synthetic granules. The invention also relates to a method for preparing the preparation and to a method for applying an anti-slip layer using the preparation, a product which is provided with an anti-slip layer and the use of a preparation comprising synthetic granules for applying an anti-slip layer to a surface.

Abstract: A process is described which imparts exceptional antisoiling, anti-staining and repellent properties to carpets. The process makes use of a water-based exhaustion process wherein the water-based treating solution contains (1) glassy fluorochemical material, glassy hydrocarbon material, or combinations thereof; (2) a stainblocking material; (3) a polyvalent metal salt, acid, or combinations thereof; and (4) water. Subsequent to exhaustion, the wet treated carpet is heated, usually in a steaming step, rinsed, and dried in a dry heat oven.

Abstract: A multilayer coating method is disclosed. The viscosity of an uppermost layer coating composition is adjusted to at least 0.1 Pa.s during coating, while the viscosity of the other layer coating composition is adjusted to at least 0.03 Pa.s, and a plurality of organic solvent-based coating compositions are coated onto a support employing wet on wet.

Abstract: A lactide polymer coating resulting in a strong, repulpable, high gloss, paper coating. The lactide polymer comprises a plurality of poly(lactide) polymer chains, residual lactide in concentration of less than about 5 percent and water in concentration of less than about 2000 parts-per-million. A process for coating paper with the lactide polymer composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: A production method of a recording sheet characterized in that a void layer having a dry thickness of 25 to 60 &mgr;m is formed by coating, onto at least one surface of a support, a void layer-forming coating composition comprising fine inorganic particles having an average particle diameter of not more than 100 nm and a hydrophilic binder, as well as not more than 10 coarse particles per ml having a particle diameter greater the particle diameter R (in &mgr;m) represented by formula (1) described below. R=80000/L2  Formula (1) wherein L represents the total dry layer thickness (in &mgr;m) of said void layer.

Abstract: Calcitic and/or siliceous architectural and construction materials are provided with increased resistance to damage from water, oil, grease and weather by a process which comprises treating said materials with an aqueous composition containing: (A) from about 0.1 to 4% by weight on a 100% solids basis of an aqueous solution or self-dispersed emulsion or dispersion of a copolymer which is a reaction product of monomers containing fluorinated groups, cationic groups and nonionic groups, (B) an effective amount of a penetration assistant, and (C) water to make up 100%.

Abstract: The present invention features coating compositions and methods for improving the quality of images printed on a paper substrate. The novel coating compositions contain a coating agent comprising a mixture of a polyacid and a polybase. When applied to a sized paper substrate, the coating compositions provide a coated paper substrate that provides high quality printed images when printed with an ink containing a reactive dye having ionizable and/or nucleophilic groups capable of reacting with the coating agent. Images printed on a paper substrate coated with the coating composition of the invention are bleed-resistant, water-resistant (e.g., water-fast), and/or are characterized by an enhanced chroma and hue.

Abstract: Hydrophobic precipitated silica having the physical/chemical parameters: Drying loass [%] 2.0-10  DIN ISO 787/2 Ignition loss [%]  2-25 DIN ISO 3262/11 Methanol wettability [%] 20-80 titrated Carbon content [%]  1-30 — is produced by mixing a precipitated silica suspension with a silane emulsion and drying it. The hydrophobic precipitated silica may be used for the production of defoamers and in papermaking.

Abstract: A coating unit, an aging unit, and a solvent substituting unit are adjacently disposed. The waiting time period after a wafer is loaded to the coating unit until the coating process of the coating process is started, is adjusted so that the staying time period of the wafer in the coating unit becomes longer than the staying time period of the wafer in the aging unit and the staying time period of the wafer in the solvent substituting unit (whichever longer). The staying time period of the wafer in the coating unit is designated as a rate determiner. Thus, after the coating solution is coated to the wafer, the wafer is quickly conveyed to the next process. Consequently, since the solvent can be suppressed from evaporating, an excellent thin film can be obtained.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for applying a coating by means of plasma spraying to a substrate, in which method the beam of a laser is additionally used, it being possible to coat a very wide variety of substrates in order, in particular, to improve the properties on the substrate surface. Moreover, the method according to the invention is to achieve a high coating rate and, in addition to advantageous adhesion and density of the layer, also to influence in a controlled manner the layer structure which is being formed.

Abstract: The invention relates to the production of thin metal layers and structures thereof on substrates of various structures. The lateral extent of a metal layer on the respective substrate can be prescribed with a precision in the micron and submicron range. The method described makes it possible to manufacture flat and three-dimensional metal structures on smooth planar or curved surfaces, as are required, for example, for depicting writing or drawings. The method uses no printing techniques.

Abstract: A method for processing a substrate having an aluminum neodymium-containing layer is disclosed. The aluminum neodymium-containing layer has residual chlorine proximate to its etch surface. The method includes providing a first gas chemistry including HBr and SF6 which supplies a first plurality of fluorine ions, forming a first plasma from said first gas chemistry, passivating the etch surface of the aluminum neodymium-containing layer with the first plasma to cause a second plurality of fluorine ions to replace a first portion of the residual chlorine. This second plurality of fluorine ions is a subset of the first plurality of fluorine ions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a ferrielectric liquid crystal compound represented by the following general formula (1), wherein R is a linear alkyl group having of 6 to 12 carbon atoms, X is a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom, m is an integer of 1 to 3, n is an integer of 1 to 3, and C* is an asymmetric carbon atom. The ferrielectric liquid crystal compound of the present invention has a ferrielectric phase in a broad temperature range and shows a high speed response in spite of a small spontaneous polarization, and accordingly, it is very useful as a practical raw material for liquid crystal display device.

Abstract: A multi-purpose vehicle ornament includes a hollow base component configured to resemble a select figurine, such as an animal's head, having one or more apertures thereon in communication with an interior chamber. The base component includes a neck portion adapted to receive a trailer hitch ball, an air freshener assembly or an attachment plug that is mountable to the top end of a vehicle antenna. The attachment plug includes a warning device that alerts nearby animals of an approaching vehicle.

Abstract: There is disclosed a pyrolytic boron nitride container for accommodating a material serving as a source of molecular beams for molecular beam epitaxy, wherein the transmissivity of the pyrolytic boron nitride container with respect to light having a wave number of 2600 cm−1 to 6500 cm−1 has a profile such that the transmissivity changes in the height direction of the container. The pyrolytic boron nitride container can be manufactured through a simple process and at low cost. The pyrolytic boron nitride container can prevent material melt from rising along the inner wall surface and prevent splashed material melt from adhering to the upper portion of the container. Further, the pyrolytic boron nitride container can stabilize molecular beam epitaxial growth and improve the quality of epitaxial film.

Abstract: A low odor grip is disclosed for a handle of a hand-held implement such as a sports implement or a manual or electric tool which is essentially free of disagreeable odors, which can be installed and quickly shrunk into a tight vapor resistant grip within a matter of a few minutes rather than requiring extended periods of time, and can be installed without the need for any application of heat or use of special tools, equipment or materials. The present device is therefore easy to install, merely sliding over the handle while in dilated state and then allowed to shrink and set by evaporation of the solvent, and thus can be satisfactorily installed in both fabrication facilities and in the field either as an original or replacement grip. The invention also includes an implement fitted with such grip. Representative implements include sports implements such as golf clubs, tennis racquets, weight bars and fishing poles, as well as tools such as hammers, drills, pliers, shovels, axes, and the like.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of bonding substantially non-fluorinated polymeric material to a fluoropolymer utilizing a bonding composition comprising primary or secondary di- or poly-amine and a melt-processable, substantantially non-fluorinated component. Multi-layer articles and composite constructions, including retroreflective sheeting and fuel line hoses, made of a fluoropolymer layer and a substantially non-fluorinated layer are also provided.

Abstract: A tube product and improvement in the production of coating tubing, as most preferred, includes hot dip galvanize zinc coating of tubing, and before solidification of the zinc coating, clear coating of the tubing with organic polymer coating. The heat of the hot dip cures the clear coating, and the clear coating preserves a consistency and reflectivity of the zinc previously unseen in finished products. In additional preferred embodiments, organic polymer coatings are applied to zinc coated and uncoated tubing, and the organic polymer coatings are applied by electrostatic powder coating.

Abstract: There is disclosed a hollow reinforcing element for casting into composites, which in use defines passageways that may communicate to the exterior of the composite and that can serve as conduit arrays in structures formed from the composite. Benefits include superior strength to weight ratios, reduced thermal stresses, suppression of crack propagation, and improved corrosion protection. The hollow reinforcing elements may also be used to provide antennae, drain systems, leveling devices, containment structures and pneumatic levitation of vehicles.

Abstract: An identification card strip assembly including a support strip having thereon at least one, and preferably a plurality of identification card blanks removably and adhesively adhered to the support strip. Each identification card blank has a front printing surface for printing indicia thereon and a rear adhesive surface having an adhesive thereon. The rear adhesive surface is removably and adhesively adhered to the support strip. The card blank includes a first sheet and a second sheet foldably connected to each other along a fold line. Each sheet has at least one substantially identically shaped aperture therein.

Abstract: Adhesives having a microreplicated topography are prepared from contacting a microembossed pattern to a layer of adhesive. When an adhesion interface is established between the layer of adhesive and a supporting substrate, the topography of the adhesive surface controls the performance of the adhesion interface. Articles having microreplicated adhesive surfaces are also disclosed that have an advantage of providing microchannels for fluid egress for an effective period of time. Multiple microembossed patterns produce microreplicated adhesive surfaces having both microchannels for fluid egress and pegs for improved adhesive properties.