Abstract: A preparation of Cimicifuga racemosa can be used to successfully treat urinary incontinence in female mammals following an ovariohysterectomy. Positive results can also be expected for the treatment of women following a hysterectomy or after the menopause.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a novel anti-neoplastic pharmaceutical composition. Specifically, the present invention provides for phytochemotherapeutic compositions produced from aqueous extracts (and fractions thereof), derived from Vernonia amygdalina leaves. These pharmaceutical compositions inhibit the growth of neoplastic cells, including human breast cancer cells. Furthermore, the instant invention provides for methods of producing the compositions and methods of using the compositions to inhibit the proliferation of neoplastic cells.

Abstract: The invention provides a masa foodstuff, methods of making and uses thereof.

Abstract: A novel, nutritious confectionery product with a taste, texture and color that is particularly appealing to children is disclosed. The food product includes non-cereal vegetable solids and solid fat characterized in that the non-cereal vegetable solids are present in the form of particles in an amount of at least about 15% by weight of the total weight of the confectionery product. These particles are surrounded by the fat. The non-cereal vegetable solids are added and mixed into a continuous phase of fat to provide a shaped fat-based product upon setting.

Abstract: A frozen dessert novelty which is a water ice molded confection product that includes a thin translucent shell and a multi-colored core which is encased into the shell and which is visible in the product before and during consumption, and a process for preparing it. The product is mounted on a stick to facilitate handling and eating.

Abstract: A sugar wafer batter containing wheat flour, cereal grits, sucrose, and water, optionally with some or all of the sucrose replaced with a reducing sugar; or wheat flour, sucrose, a reducing sugar, and water. The sugar wafer batter is baked to make sugar wafers that are harder, more crunchy, and having a more coarse and gritty texture than a conventional sugar wafer. After the sugar wafer batter is baked, the resulting sugar wafers can be further processed for an extended period of time but still retain their characteristic and desirable crispiness when cooled. The sugar wafers can be used in a variety of confectionery products.

Abstract: A protein free glaze forming composition is provided which is storage stable at room temperature. The glaze forming composition includes water, a modified food starch, one or more antibacterial preservatives, a vegetable gum, an alginate and an edible food grade acid. The resulting composition is storage stable at room temperature. It is protein and milk free. It is also sugar free. In use, the surface glaze is sprayed on the bakery product either before or after baking to provide a high gloss shine. The surface glaze composition according to the invention is particularly useful on pies to provide a glaze that is crack resistant and on baked products with flaky crusts.

Abstract: A plurality of flat rigid supports protect flat surfaces, flexible membranes protect contoured surfaces, and intersections of these rigid and flexible surfaces form joints that protect the corners and edges of cut seafood such that the physical shape of each packaged seafood segment resembles its freshly cut shape. Cut seafood surfaces, corners, and edges protected by this supporting means avoid contact with other surfaces that may disfigure their original cut appearance. This supporting means accommodates varying seafood fillet sizes and shapes, and minimizes the unused space within the packing unit. As a result, a substantial cost savings is realized by shipping seafood fillets with the weight and volume of non-edible portions of the whole fish removed prior to shipping without compromising the quality of the delivered product.

Abstract: A thermoplastic film having at least one external film layer that includes vinylidene chloride polymer. The external film layer also includes an amount of non-polar polymer effective to reduce the adherence to the external film layer of a cooked protein-containing food that is cooked while contacting the external film layer. The film is useful for cook-in and retort packaging of protein-containing food.

Abstract: A method of making a bacon product from a frozen bacon belly is disclosed. The method includes the steps of cutting the frozen bacon belly into slices of a predetermined shape, and coating the bacon slices with an aqueous brine solution to result in a brine solution uptake in each of the bacon slices of about 8 wt. % to about 15 wt. %. The bacon slices have a sodium nitrite content of about 18 ppm up to about 80 ppm. The method also includes the step of heating the brine-soaked bacon slices to form the bacon product. An aqueous brine solution includes a salt (e.g., sodium chloride), a low amount of sodium nitrite or sodium nitrate, and a phosphate. Optionally, the brine solution can include one or more materials selected from the group consisting of sugar, sodium ascorbate, and an agent for imparting a smoke flavor to the bacon product.

Abstract: Gas and/or air distribution systems and methods for distributing thermally and/or otherwise treated gas in a food processor by moving at least one food item over a predetermined travel path in a food processor having a food travel path comprising a moving floor and upwardly extending first and second sidewalls located on opposing sides thereof, the travel path having a corresponding first and second side portions.

Abstract: A pH increasing material is placed in contact with the surface of an initial comminuted meat product. This contact with the pH increasing material increases the pH of the initial meat product to produce an intermediate meat product. The method also includes the step of removing the pH increasing material and applying mechanical action to the intermediate, pH increased meat product. The method may also include placing a pH lowering gas at a neutralizing pressure in contact with the surface of the intermediate meat product to decrease the pH of the meat product.

Abstract: A method of making tea with a tea maker (54) provided with a control system (116) that enables the tea to be intermittently drained of water to allow contact of the tea (52,26) with atmospheric oxygen several times during each brew cycle to enhance flavor and to eliminate the problems associated with seeping of the tea.

Abstract: An assembly for generating milk foam and for heating milk comprises a milk supply container, a steam generator and a mixing element. The mixing element includes a first steam inlet channel, a necking located downstream of the first steam inlet channel, an air inlet channel opening into the necking and a milk inlet channel. The milk is fed to the milk inlet channel of the mixing element by means of a pump. Moreover, the mixing element is provided with a main channel whose inlet communicates with the necking, whereby the milk inlet channel opens into the main channel downstream of its inlet. Between the necking and the opening of the milk inlet channel, a second steam inlet channel opens into the main channel.

Abstract: A method of operating a multiple row molding apparatus provides greatly increased production of food patty machines. The method comprises the steps of providing a mold plate having front and back cavities in longitudinal and transverse alignment. When the mold plate is at a retracted position, multiple fill slots enable flow of the food product from a manifold simultaneously to all the cavities. At an extended position, all the patties are ejected simultaneously by a knockout mechanism. The fill slots may be either one long fill slot, or multiple short fill slots in communication with respective cavities. In a modified method, food product flows through a single fill slot and communicates only with the front cavities when the mold plate is in its retracted position. As the mold plate advances toward its extended position, the row of back cavities passes over the fill slot and enables the food product to flow into the back cavities.

Abstract: A particulate capture system having a plurality of high speed rotating paddles for separating particulate from an air stream. The system includes an air circulating chamber within a centrifuge that separates a first portion of particulate trapped within an air stream. The particulate capture system also has a blender section that separates a second portion of particulate trapped within the air stream. The first portion of particulate is separated via circulating air flow. The second portion of particulate is separated via encapsulating the particulate in water. The water encapsulated particles may be recirculated to a cooler or other device where the particulate may be blended with a bulk product being processed.

Abstract: A powdered soluble foamer ingredient for producing enhanced foam in foodstuffs and beverages is described. The particles of the powdered soluble foamer ingredient are formed of a matrix containing carbohydrate and protein and entrapped gas. The gas is pressurised to release upon addition of liquid at least about 1 ml of gas at ambient conditions per gram of soluble foamer ingredient. When used in soluble creamer powders, enhanced amounts of foam are generated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a frozen beverage topping composition which provides a frothy or foam layer to a beverage. The beverage topping composition provides creaming and can flavor, sweeten, and slightly cool coffee and other beverages. The frozen beverage topping composition of the invention may be made in non-dairy, dairy (containing non-fat dry milk and non-dairy fat), and real dairy (containing non-fat dry mile and butterfat) forms, as well as caloric and non-caloric sweetened versions. Methods of producing the frozen beverage topping composition are provided as well as methods of using the frozen beverage topping compositions.

Abstract: A soup contains natural herbs which is healthy for a consumer's diet and further helps to increase the consumer's energy level. The soup has a meat product in a range of from about 45% to about 49% by volume of total composition which provides flavoring and protein to the soup. A liquid in a range of from about 45% to about 49% by volume of total composition is combined with the meat product to separate and dilute the meat product. Spices in a range of from about 1% to about 3% by volume of total composition are added to provide flavoring to the soup. Chinese herbs in a range from about 1% to about 7% by volume of total composition are also added for providing additional flavoring to the soup and for increasing an energy level and muscle strength of the consumer.

Abstract: Acidified beverages are prepared including an oligosaccharide such as inulin or oligofructose and a high intensity sweetener. In the acidic environment of the beverage, suitable oligosaccharides hydrolyze to their sweeter components, thus compensating for loss of high intensity sweetener due to its decomposition over time.

Abstract: Vegetable oils having an elevated stearic acid content and a low polyunsaturates content are described. A confectionery product containing oils of the invention is also described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an edible oil containing at least 15% by weight of diacylglycerol and 2 to 10% by weight of phytosterol and being a transparent liquid at normal temperature, wherein the content of hydrocarbons having 29 to 31 carbon atoms in the oil and fat is at most 1 part by weight per 100 parts by weight of the phytosterol. The edible oil dissolve phytosterol at a high concentration therein and cause no turbidity at a low temperature.

Abstract: A coating for a prosthesis, for example a stent, and a composition for forming the coating is disclosed. The coating can serve as a primer, allowing substances, such as polymers, to be effectively secured by the prosthesis. Alternatively, the coating can serve as a reservoir, allowing for the local and sustained release of a therapeutic substance to biological tissues. The composition can be formed from an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer and a dimethylsulfoxide solvent, with or without a therapeutic substance. Alternatively, the composition can be formed from an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer, a dimethylsulfoxide solvent, and a wetting fluid, with or without a therapeutic substance. The composition is applied to a surface of the prosthesis and essentially all of the dimethylsulfoxide solvent or dimethylsulfoxide solvent/wetting fluid is removed or allowed to evaporate to form the coating.

Abstract: A coating unit for coating a substrate with a treatment solution and a peripheral aligner, which has a mounting table rotatable and movable in at least one direction and irradiates the peripheral portion of the substrate on the mounting table with light from an irradiating portion to expose a coating film on the substrate, are provided in a substrate processing system. The peripheral aligner has film thickness measuring means provided with a sensor member for measuring a film thickness of the coating film. It is not necessary to separately provide a unit for measuring the film thickness outside of the system, thus preventing the substrate from being contaminated or dropped to be damaged when the film thickness is measured.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for manufacturing a cathode ray tube capable of forming on an inner surface side of a panel a conductive reflective film and a heat absorbing film, both being excellent in the characteristics and the film qualities thereof, which comprises a first step for forming on a fluorescent film preliminarily formed on the inner surface of a panel a conductive reflective film by depositing aluminum by the vacuum evaporation process; a second step for forming a diffusion preventive film made of aluminum oxide on the surface of the conductive reflective film; and a third step for forming a heat absorbing film on the diffusion preventive film by depositing chromium by the vacuum evaporation process.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for reducing heat load and air exposure when using an electroless plating fluid during a plating process, are presented. An electroless plating apparatus, including an electroless plating vessel and recirculation systems, is presented. The electroless plating vessel minimizes air exposure (and thus evaporative cooling and degradation) of the electroless plating fluid while the recirculation systems minimize heat load of the electroless plating fluid.

Abstract: A piezoelectric element includes: a ceramic substrate, an electrode and a piezoelectric portion made of a piezoelectric ceramic composition containing a Pb(Mg, Ni)1/3Nb2/3O3—PbZrO3—PbTiO3 ternary system solid solution composition being represented by the following general formula (1) as a main component: Pbx{(Mg1−yNiy)1/3×aNb2/3}bTicZrdO3 (1), wherein 0.95≦x≦1.05; 0.05≦y≦0.20; 0.90≦a≦1.10; b,c, and d are decimals falling in a range surrounded by (b, c, d)=(0.550, 0.425, 0.025), (0.550, 0.325, 0.125), (0.375, 0.325, 0.300), (0.100, 0.425, 0.475), (0.100, 0.475, 0.425) and (0.375, 0.425, 0.200) in the coordinates with coordinate axes of said b, c and d, and b+c+d=1.000. The electrode is electrically connected to the piezoelectric portion, and the piezoelectric portion is solidly attached to the ceramic substrate directly or via the electrode.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a plate or parts thereof of coated rubber, suitable particularly but not exclusively for the soles of footwear, wherein a plate of rubber is coated with at least one colour toning additive and a plate thus coated.

Abstract: A method for processing a three-dimensional object formed by solid freeform fabrication from a build material having a polymer component to alter the appearance of the object. A fluid medium carrying an infiltration agent is applied to the object at a temperature above the glass transition temperature of the polymer component for a desired period of time wherein the infiltration agent penetrates the three-dimensional object. The infiltration agent can be a dye that can alter the color of the object.

Abstract: A particulate metering and alignment apparatus and to a method of producing a plurality of parallel streams of nested particulates for distribution onto a substrate at a desired discharge rate using the apparatus of the invention. The apparatus puts a product feeder in functional communication with a vibrating bed feeder. The discharge rate of the apparatus is controlled by adjusting the angle of tilt of one or more nozzles that distribute particulate material from the product feeder onto the vibrating bed feeder portion of the apparatus.

Abstract: An oxide and an oxynitride films and their methods of fabrication are described. The oxide or the oxynitride film is grown on a substrate that is placed in a deposition chamber. A silicon source gas (or a silicon source gas with a nitridation source gas) and an oxidation source gas are decomposed in the deposition chamber using a thermal energy source. A silicon oxide (or an oxynitride) film is formed above the substrate wherein total pressure for the deposition chamber is maintained in the range of 50 Torr to 350 Torr and wherein a flow ratio for the silicon source gas (or the silicon source gas with the nitridiation source gas) and the oxidation source gas is in the range of 1:50 to 1:10000 during a deposition process.

Abstract: An alkylsiloxane-containing epoxy resin composition can suitably be used as water-repellent agent or a water-repellent coating to be advantageously applied to areas that are apt to be brought into contact with solutions and substances containing one or more than one components that can damage the film forming property and the adhesion of an ordinary water-repellent agent. The resin composition comprises at least an alkylsiloxane-containing epoxy resin having two or more than two alkylsiloxane groups and two or more than two cyclic aliphatic epoxy groups in a molecule and a cationic polymerization catalyst.

Abstract: Gas wiping apparatus and method can reliably prevent edge overcoat and splash, and has face gas wiping nozzles extending widthwise of a strip material, a pair of baffle plates spaced from an edge of the strip material, an edge wiping nozzle disposed between baffle plates at its inner edge and adjacent the strip material edge, all with critical spacings relative to each other.

Abstract: A method to make a mouthpiece body having a predetermined set of desired characteristics for a given application comprises providing a porous ceramic material, infiltrating it with an acrylic resin, and curing the article, wherein the properties of the ceramic material, the acrylic resin, and the infiltration ratio are selected in order to control the modulus of elasticity and internal friction of the mouthpiece.

Abstract: A method for coating a substrate comprises the steps of: (I) applying a layer on the substrate of a curable composition comprising: (A) a water continuous emulsion comprising a curable elastomeric polymer having a viscosity of 0.5-1,000,000 KPa-s and a glass transition temperature up to 50° C., (B) an aqueous polyurethane dispersion, and optionally (C) a cure agent (II) exposing the layer to air for sufficient time to form a cured coating. Coated fabrics prepared accordingly are particularly useful in the construction of automobile protective airbags or other such inflatable coated textile devices.

Abstract: A shuttle feed passage 7 is provided in each functional processing station from a coating booth 1 to an after-heating booth 6 for performing a series of operations from coating to baking and drying. A conveyance frame 12 is fed to each of the booths 1-6 using a shuttle feed method, and conveyance of the workpiece W is stopped to perform the coating operation and the like. An empty conveyance frame 12 from which the coated workpiece W is removed is circulated through a self-propelled feed passage 9. A carriage 39 of the conveyance frame 12 is caused to travel outside the booth 1, and the supporting arm 13 of the conveyance frame 12 is caused to travel inside the booth, wherein the supporting arm is caused to rotate around the axis.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and method for applying a liquid lubricant to at least one surface of a moving metal sheet. The apparatus includes a wick and a liquid lubricant reservoir and at least one conduit in flow communication with the wick and reservoir. The liquid lubricant moves from the reservoir in controlled amounts, through the conduit or conduits to the wick by gravity flow and is moved by capillary action through the wick to the surface of the moving metal sheet without the application of an external mechanical force, such as a piston, to generate a pressure gradient through the wick to move the liquid lubricant therethrough.

Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for spin-coating a semiconductor substrate, including (a) a rotary table rotatable in opposite directions, (b) a nozzle dropping coating material onto a semiconductor substrate lying on the rotary table, (c) an electrode having a ring-shaped cross-section and disposed around the rotary table, and (d) a power source applying a voltage to the electrode, the voltage having an electric polarity opposite to an electric polarity of the coating material. Coating material dropped onto the semiconductor substrate is attracted to an electric field generated by the electrode around the semiconductor substrate. Hence, the coating material is not concentrated around a center of the semiconductor substrate, but is facilitated to uniformly spread over the semiconductor substrate, ensuring formation of a coating layer having a uniform thickness.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel polyimides, poly(amic acids) and poly(amide esters) thereof, and optical alignment layers derived therefrom, for inducing alignment of liquid crystals and liquid crystal displays. The novel compositions comprise side-chain polymers of the general formula I —L1—D—L2—Cf wherein D comprises 1 to 4 carbon-carbon double bonds, Cf is a monovalent C4 to C20 fluorocarbon radical and L1 and L2 are linking groups. The invention further describes liquid crystal displays and other liquid crystal devices.

Abstract: A pellicle comprising a pellicle film, a pellicle frame supporting the pellicle film, and an adhesive resin layer provided on the surface of the pellicle frame on the side opposite to the surface supporting the pellicle film, wherein the adhesive resin layer is formed of a combination of a hard resin layer and a soft resin layer. The pellicle can be mounted on the mask and can be removed from the mask without giving damage to the mask, and does not spoil the flatness of the mask irrespective of when the mask surface is maintained in either the horizontal direction or the vertical direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible polyolefin multilayered film for preparation of medical containers by self sealing, comprising at least a first outer layer and a second layer, each of the layers consisting essentially only of one or more polypropylene based polymers selected from the group consisting of polypropylene homopolymers, polypropylene copolymers having randomly distribute ethylene units and mixtures of said homopolymers and said copolymers, wherein said second layer has a melting point in the range between 120° C. and 150°, said first outer layer has a lower flexibility and a higher melting point than said second layer, and said second comprises a polypropylene polyethylene copolymer with a higher amount of ethylene units than said outer layer. The present invention also relates to medical containers made of or comprising the above film.

Abstract: A combination fluid collection container and drive-up service point in a traffic lane. The fluid collection container for retention of leaked automobile fluids is thermally bonded to the traffic lane surface adjacent to a drive up service point. The shallow, rectangular basin is formed of a thermoplastic material which is impervious to automotive fuels and lubricants, and resistant to wear and degradation by the environment. The container is formed of multiple thermoplastic components which are assembled during installation on the traffic lane surface. These components include a base sheet which provides the bottom surface of the container, side walls, and end walls. The outer edges of the end walls may be tapered during installation to remove any abrupt discontinuities in the traffic lane surface. The leaked fluids are retained within the container until removed in compliance with local laws and codes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hollow foamed polyolefin-based resin container comprising an inner layer and an outer layer, at least one of the inner and outer layers being formed of a foamed polyolefin-based resin sheet, wherein at least a side wall part of the container has a hollow portion between the inner and outer layer and a process for produciong the same, and the like. The hollow foamed polyolefin-based resin container can be used as containers for retorted food products and other containers.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a latently dispersible barrier composite material including an exposed low strength barrier component, an internal water sensitive layer, and a water permeable, inextensible, water dispersible support layer. When exposed to aqueous conditions on the barrier side, the composite prevents it from passing through to the other layers. When exposed to aqueous conditions on the opposite side, the composite readily disperses and may be disposed of by flushing in a toilet, for example. Uses are many and include numerous containment applications such as commode liners, containers for bodily and animal wastes, components of personal care products and the like. Examples of barrier layers include polylactic acid. Examples of water sensitive layers include polyvinyl alcohol. Examples of support layers include low stretch grades of toilet tissue.

Abstract: A low-molecular-weight copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene with units of perfluoro alkyl vinyl ethers having a melt index of ≧30 suitable as a mixing component with a higher-molecular-weight copolymer of the same monomers for producing moldings in injection molding or by extrusion.

Abstract: A sampling kit form for storage and shipping of organic material. The form includes first and second coextensively joined plies, with adhesive and release coating placed at select locations therebetween such that the form surfaces are substantially free of lateral or longitudinal undulations, which allows the forms to be stacked without leaning or sagging. The first ply also includes a die cut that circumscribes a removable inset portion. Upon removal of the inset portion, adhesive disposed on an inner surface of the second ply is exposed, thus permitting the organic material, such as hair samples, to be placed on the exposed adhesive coating. Fold lines in the sheet establish preferential folding locations so that the organic material samples can be encased between layers of adhesive and release coating within the form once it is folded. The form also includes a postcard that can be detached along a perforated line of weakness.

Abstract: A thermosetting low-dielectric resin composition which has a low dielectric constant and a low dielectric tangent for use in a printed circuit board and which has excellent adhesion to a metal and scatters almost no resin when used for forming a prepreg by punching or cutting, the composition comprising a component (a): siloxane-modified polyimide, component (b): a compound containing 2 methylallyl groups and having the following formula (1) or a compound containing 3 allyl groups or 3 methylallyl groups and having the following formula (1A), and component (c): a compound containing at least 2 maleimide groups. wherein R is a hydrogen atom or methyl group.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multilayer material which is excellent in applicability, is satisfactorily prevented from causing poor adhesion to various substrates, gives cured products having sufficient fundamental performance characteristics with improved adhesion strength, durability etc. and, accordingly, can be applied in various fields of use. The present invention is a multilayer material comprising a light-shielding layer (a), a curable molding material layer (b), a tacky layer (c) and a releasing layer (d), with one side of the curable molding material layer (b) having the light-shielding layer (a) and the other side having the tacky layer (c) and releasing layer (d) in that order from the inside.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to transparent light-stable, movable composite systems which are composed of i) at least two rigid parts made of transparent, thermoplastic materials which are joined together by ii) at least one flexible connecting member made of transparent, light-stable thermoplastic polyurethane. The present invention is also directed to a process for preparing the transparent, light-stable movable composite systems of the present invention. Composite systems of the present invention are particularly useful in the building and construction industry. Upon being folded, composite systems of the present invention are very compact and, hence, easily transportable. In addition, composite systems of the present invention can be easily and reversibly folded or unfolded.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a singly recordable optical data medium using Co-phthalocyanine complexes of the formula (I) in which the groups are defined herein, as light-absorbing compounds in the information layer of optical data media, in which information layer is recordable using light, particularly for CD-R, and the application of the above-mentioned compounds to a polymer substrate, particularly polycarbonate, by spin coating.