Patents Issued in August 11, 2016
  • Publication number: 20160230094
    Abstract: A problem is to provide a liquid crystal compound satisfying at least one physical property, such as high stability to heat and light, a high clearing point (or high maximum temperature), a low minimum temperature of a liquid crystal phase, small viscosity, suitable optical anisotropy, large negative dielectric anisotropy, a suitable elastic constant and good compatibility with other liquid crystal compounds, a liquid crystal composition containing the compound, and a liquid crystal display device including the composition. A means is a compound represented by formula (1): in which, Ra and Rb are alkyl having 1 to 10 carbons; ring A1, ring A2 and ring A3 are 1,4-cyclohexylene, 1,4-phenylene; and ring N1 is 2,3-difluoro-1,4-phenylene; G is a divalent group represented by formula (pr-1) or (pr-2); in which, Z1, Z2, Z3 and Z4 are a single bond; and a, b and c are 0, 1 or 2, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicants: JNC CORPORATION, JNC PETROCHEMICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Teizi SATOU, Sakura TACHINAMI
  • Publication number: 20160230095
    Abstract: A liquid crystal photo-alignment agent includes a polyimide copolymer including a first structure unit represented by the described Chemical Formula 1 and a second structure unit represented by the described Chemical Formula 2, and, based on a 100 mole % sum total of the first structure unit and the second structure unit, the first structure unit is included in an amount of 70 to 95 mole % and the second structure unit is included in an amount of 5 to 30 mole %. A liquid crystal photo-alignment film may be manufactured using the same, and a liquid crystal display may include the liquid crystal photo-alignment film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: SUK HOON KANG, JIN-SOO JUNG, JUN WOO LEE, JONG HWAN JEON, IN OK KIM, BAEK KYUN JEON
  • Publication number: 20160230096
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display device with few drop marks left during manufacture is provided without degrading the image-sticking characteristics of the liquid crystal display device or other characteristics fundamental to liquid crystal display devices, such as dielectric anisotropy, viscosity, upper nematic phase temperature limit, and rotational viscosity (?1), and a method for manufacturing such a liquid crystal display device is also provided. A liquid crystal display device 10 according to the present invention includes a first substrate 11, a second substrate 12, a liquid crystal composition layer 13 disposed therebetween, and vertical alignment layers 16 and 17 containing a polymer of a monofunctional reactive-group-containing polymerizable compound and a polyfunctional reactive-group-containing polymerizable compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: DIC Corporation
    Inventors: Shinji Ogawa, Yoshinori Iwashita, Takeshi Kuriyama, Hyobok Cha
  • Publication number: 20160230097
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are flame retardant materials, and in particular materials and processes for phosphorylating materials for flame retardant applications
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Jeffrey Paul Youngblood, John Alan Howarter, Gamini Patrick Mendis
  • Publication number: 20160230098
    Abstract: The invention relates to a coal charging telescope for charging coke ovens, having an upper connector device for fastening to a coal charging carriage, a charging telescope upper part which is suspended on pendulum elements, and a charging telescope lower part which is suspended by way of further pendulum elements on a lifting device. A seal is arranged between the charging telescope upper part and the connector device. The charging telescope lower part engages into the charging telescope upper part and is configured as a double-walled element which has an outer shell and an inner tube. The connector device has a coal charging tube and a gas collecting space which adjoins the upper side of the charging telescope upper part with an outlet opening for discharging emissions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: Ralf KNOCH
  • Publication number: 20160230099
    Abstract: A method of treating lignin-based material is provided, comprising the steps of subjecting lignin separated from lingo-cellulosic raw material to hydrothermal carbonization process at an elevated temperature, where carbonized lignin having increased carbon content is obtained, and stabilizing the obtained carbonized lignin under inert atmosphere at a stabilization temperature higher than the temperature of the hydrothermal carbonization process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Tuomo Hilli, Pekka Tynjaelae, Henrik Romar
  • Publication number: 20160230100
    Abstract: The present invention provides a Fischer-Tropsch derived gas oil fraction having an initial boiling point of at least 185° C. and a final boiling point of at most 225° C. In another aspect the present invention provides a functional fluid formulation comprising a Fischer-Tropsch derived gas oil fraction having an initial boiling point of at least 185° C. and a final boiling point of at most 225° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Rendert Jan WIERSMA, Johannes TURFBOER, Robert RIEMERSMA, Johannes Bernardus Wilhelmus MORSINK
  • Publication number: 20160230101
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: Baker Petrolite LLC
    Inventors: Tran M. Nguyen, Lawrence N. Kremer, Jerry J. Weers
  • Publication number: 20160230102
    Abstract: The hydroprocessing catalyst for a heavy hydrocarbon oil, includes, as a carrier, a phosphorus-silica-containing alumina carrier containing 0.1% by mass to 4% by mass of phosphorus in terms of oxide based on the carrier, and 0.1% by mass to 1.5% by mass of silica based on the carrier, the carrier supporting 8% by mass to 20% by mass of at least one selected from metals in Group 6 of the periodic table in terms of oxide based on the catalyst and 2% by mass to 6% by mass of at least one selected from metals in Groups 8 to 10 of the periodic table in terms of oxide based on the catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Takayuki OSAKI, Nobumasa NAKAJIMA
  • Publication number: 20160230103
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous pour point depressant dispersion composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer, preferably ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA); a dispersing agent; water; optionally an aqueous freezing point depressant; and optionally a stabilizing agent wherein the volume average particle size of the dispersed thermoplastic polymer is equal to or less than 1 micrometers and a method to make and use said composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Dale C. Schmidt, Stephanie A. Bloxom, Roger L. Kuhlman, Jeffrey D. Michalowski, Melissa A. Mielcarek, Gary M. Strandburg
  • Publication number: 20160230104
    Abstract: A method is described for processing biomass using a series of mechanisms that operate in unison to maintain solids flow through small gasifiers that are otherwise prone to blockage. An automated system that implements these methods is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: V-GRID Energy Systems
    Inventor: Michael Cheiky
  • Publication number: 20160230105
    Abstract: The present invention provides a Fischer-Tropsch derived gas oil having an initial boiling point of at least 175° C. and a final boiling point of at most 360° C. In another aspect the present invention provides a functional fluid formulation comprising a Fischer-Tropsch derived gas oil having an initial boiling point of at least 175° C. and a final boiling point of at most 360° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Rendert Jan WIERSMA, Johannes TURFBOER, Robert RIEMERSMA, Johannes Bernardus Wilhelmus MORSINK
  • Publication number: 20160230106
    Abstract: A method for production of a biodiesel is described herein. The method for production of a biodiesel comprises (a) separating solids from a waste oil composition to provide a clarified oil composition; (b) acidifying the clarified oil composition to produce an acidified oil composition including free fatty acids derived from the waste oil; (c) converting at least a portion of the free fatty acids in the acidified oil composition to glycerides to provide a glyceride composition; and (d) reacting at least a portion of the glycerides in the glyceride composition with methanol to form fatty acid methyl ester to provide a biodiesel composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Rongsheng Ruan, Min Min Addy, Yong Nie, Erik Andrew Anderson, Chonghao Bi, Dong Li, Ling Chen
  • Publication number: 20160230107
    Abstract: A method for producing an ashless coal includes an extraction step, a separation step and an ashless coal acquirement step. In the extraction step, a slurry obtained by mixing a coal with a solvent is heated and thereby a solvent-soluble component of the coal is extracted. In the separation step, the slurry is separated into a solution of the solvent-soluble component of the coal and a solid content-concentrated liquid. In the ashless coal acquirement step, an ashless coal is obtained by evaporating and separating the solvent from the solution. The solvent is a mixture of a dissolution medium and a coal extraction accelerator added thereto. The solvent contains a bicyclic aromatic compound that is liquid at ordinary temperature. The coal extraction accelerator containing no nitrogen has two benzene rings and has at least one cyclic structure having no double bond.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA KOBE SEIKO SHO (KOBE STEEL, LTD.)
    Inventors: Koji SAKAI, Noriyuki OKUYAMA, Shigeru KINOSHITA, Takuya YOSHIDA
  • Publication number: 20160230108
    Abstract: Systems and methods for producing engineered fuels from solid waste material are described herein. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving a waste stream at a multi-material processing platform and separating the waste stream to remove non-processable waste and marketable recyclables. The method further includes conveying processable materials to a material classification system and incorporating additives to produce an engineered fuel from the constituents of the waste stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: Dingrong Bai
  • Publication number: 20160230109
    Abstract: The present invention provides a Fischer-Tropsch derived gas oil fraction having an initial boiling point of at least 300° C. and a final boiling point of at most 365° C. In another aspect the present invention provides a functional fluid formulation comprising a Fischer-Tropsch derived gas oil fraction having an initial boiling point of at least 300° C. and a final boiling point of at most 365° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Rendert Jan WIERSMA, Johannes TURFBOER, Robert RIEMERSMA, Johannes Bernardus Wilhelmus MORSINK
  • Publication number: 20160230110
    Abstract: A solid lubricant magnetron sputtering physical vapor deposition (MS PVD) coating can be used e.g. in automotive, aircraft and space industries for increasing lifetime of moving parts such as bearings, chains, pistons and joints that experience sliding or rolling friction. A nanocomposite solid lubricant coating contains a carbon matrix with copper grains and at least one of Ti, Zr, Hf, and V, in bulk proportions, at. %: carbon ?5-35; copper 50-90; additional metal ?5-15. The carbon matrix with copper grains is reinforced with interlayers of the additional metal. The thickness of each layer of the carbon matrix with copper grains is in the range between 30 and 150 nanometers and the thickness of each interlayer of the additional metal is in the range between 5 and 20 nanometers. The hardness of said coating is in the range between 200 and 1000 HV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Pavels Nazarovs, Valery Mitin, Vladimirs Kovalenko
  • Publication number: 20160230111
    Abstract: An ester-based lubricating oil for use in a rotary screw compressor utilizing a chlorine-free hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerant such as R-134a contains a product obtained from a reaction of tripentaerythritol and a mixed C5-C10 monocarboxylic acid, or a product obtained from a reaction of dipentaerythritol and a mixed C5-C10 monocarboxylic acid, and optionally a product obtained from a reaction of dipentaerythritol and a C5 monocarboxylic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Hsinheng LI, Jeng-Shiang Tsaih, Hsu-Hua Tang, Jung-Tsung Hung, Chih-Wei Wu, Tai-Her Tsai, Hsin-Li Huang
  • Publication number: 20160230112
    Abstract: An overbased calcium sulfonate grease composition and method of manufacture comprising added alkali metal hydroxide alone or in combination with (a) calcium hydroxyapatite and/or added calcium carbonate used as calcium containing bases for reacting with complexing acids) and/or (b) at least one delay period between the addition of water as a converting agent and addition of a portion of a non-aqueous converting agent. A delay period may involve the period of time it takes to adjust the temperature of the mixture, a period of time during which the mixture is held at a temperature or within a range of temperatures, and multiples and any combination thereof. These calcium sulfonate greases have improved thickener yield and high dropping points compared to greases made without added alkali metal hydroxide and delay between the additions of water and a non-aqueous converting agent, particularly when a poor quality overbased calcium sulfonate is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: John A. Waynick
  • Publication number: 20160230113
    Abstract: A trunk piston marine engine lubricant comprises in respective minor amounts (A) an overbased metal hydrocarbyl-substituted hydroxybenzoate detergent system, and (B) a hydrocarbyl-substituted succinic acid anhydride made by halogen- or radical-assisted functionalization processes, where the ratio of succinic anhydride to hydrocarbyl chains is in the range of 1.4 to 4. The lubricant, when used to lubricate such an engine fuelled by heavy fuel oil, exhibits improved control of asphaltene precipitation and deposition on engine surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: Infineum International Limited
    Inventors: Tushar K. Bera, Rachel Tundel, Laura Gregory, Peter M. Wright
  • Publication number: 20160230114
    Abstract: A shock absorber oil composition of the invention includes a base oil: (A) at least one of phosphate, amine phosphate salt, phosphite and amine phosphite salt; (B) an amide compound; and (C) a primary amine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: IDEMITSU KOSAN CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Aya AOKI
  • Publication number: 20160230115
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for reducing low speed pre-ignition events in a spark-ignited direct injection internal combustion engine by supplying to the sump a lubricant composition which contains an oil of lubricating viscosity and an ashless antioxidant. The ashless antioxidant may be selected from phenolic compounds, aryl amine compounds, and sulfurized olefins, especially 2,6-hindered phenols and diarylamine compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick E. Mosier, Jeffry G. Dietz, Alexander Sammut
  • Publication number: 20160230116
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for reducing low speed pre-ignition events in a spark-ignited direct injection internal combustion engine by supplying to the sump a lubricant composition which contains an oil of lubricating viscosity and a metal overbased detergent. The metal overbased detergent may be selected from sulfonate detergents, phenate detergents, and salicylate detergents, especially sulfonate detergents with a metal ratio of at least 5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Patrick E. Mosier, Jeffry G. Dietz, Alexander Sammut
  • Publication number: 20160230117
    Abstract: A sump-lubricated, spark-ignited engine is lubricated by supplying thereto a lubricant which comprises (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; (b) a polyether; and (c) a metal-containing detergent. The lubricant has a total phosphorus content of less than 0.075 percent by weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Patrick E. Mosier, Jonathan S. Vilardo
  • Publication number: 20160230118
    Abstract: Lubrication compositions comprising from about 80% to about 99.9% of a synthetic ester lubricant; and from about 0.1% to about 8% of a polyalkyl methacrylate mist suppressant. The synthetic ester lubricant may be an adipate ester lubricant, which may be a ditridecyl adipate, a phthalate ester lubricants, such as diisononyl phthalates and ditridecyl phthalates, or mixtures thereof. The compositions may also comprise a highly branched isoparaffinic polyalphaolefin lubricant. The lubricating compositions may also comprise one or more additives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Timothy Scott Taylor, Thomas Frank Knight, Daniel Kemp Myrick
  • Publication number: 20160230119
    Abstract: In a threaded joint for pipes constituted by a pin and a box, each having a contact surface comprising a threaded portion and an unthreaded metal contact portion, the contact surface of the pin has a solid corrosion protective, preferably transparent coating based on a UV-curable resin and the contact surface of the box has a solid lubricating coating having plastic or viscoplastic rheological behavior which is preferably formed by the hot melt technique from a composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer, a wax, a metal soap, a corrosion inhibitor, a water-insoluble liquid resin, and a solid lubricant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Kunio GOTO, Takayuki KAMIMURA, Masaru TAKAHASHI, Keishi MATSUMOTO, Michihiko IWAMOTO, Ryuichi IMAI, Stephanie RAI
  • Publication number: 20160230120
    Abstract: Processes and systems are provided for effectively degumming vegetable oils with the use of an acid and base pretreated mixture of vegetable oil. The pretreated mixture is subjected to compression and one or more intervals of explosive decompression of the compressed mixture to form a degummed vegetable oil. Also provided are compression and decompression rates and conditions that can be used to effectively degum vegetable oil to achieve reduced levels of phosphorus and metals such as iron, calcium and magnesium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: OLEG KOZYUK
  • Publication number: 20160230121
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to powdered automatic dishwashing detergents. More particularly, this disclosure relates to powdered automatic dishwashing detergent packets with superior environmental and human safety as well as superior cleaning efficacy and stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel Smith, Merrill Judy
  • Publication number: 20160230122
    Abstract: The invention relates to cleaning and/or treatment compositions comprising tannins and methods of making and using same. Such cleaning and/or treatment compositions can mitigate/neutralize malodors without imparting color to an article that is treated with such cleaning and/or treatment composite. In addition, such the appearance of such compositions is not adversely impacted by the tannins that they contain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Giulia Ottavia BIANCHETTI, Jeremy Michael CELLIERS, Claudia CRESTINI
  • Publication number: 20160230123
    Abstract: This invention relates to compositions which are capable of sequestering calcium ions and are derived in part from renewable carbohydrate feedstocks. The calcium sequestering compositions are mixtures containing one or more hydroxycarboxylic acid salts, one or more oxoacid anion salts, and one or more citric acid salts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Tyler N. Smith, Richard Shirley
  • Publication number: 20160230124
    Abstract: A cleaning composition being a liquid laundry treatment composition or component thereof, comprising a substituted polysaccharide particle having a mean particle size as expressed by the area-equivalent diameter from about 1 to 100 ?m according to ISO 9276-6 and a laundry adjunct ingredient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Neil Joseph LANT, Steven George PATTERSON, Nigel Patrick SOMERVILLE ROBERTS, Victor Stuart REID, Alan Thomas BROOKER
  • Publication number: 20160230125
    Abstract: Products selected from the group consisting of: hair conditioners, fabric softeners, skin moisturizers, shampoos, paper product additives, cosmetics, personal cleansing products, shave preparation products, detergents, non-woven additives, oral care products, and assembled products comprising treated paper or non-woven components, and comprising a polyisobutylene composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Beth Ann Schubert, Luke Andrew Zannoni, Robert Joseph McChain
  • Publication number: 20160230126
    Abstract: The invention relates to a kit for mechanically cleaning and/or disinfecting medical and/or surgical instruments and/or devices, said kit containing a first component, which contains at least 15 wt.% alkcanolamine and at least 10 wt.% complexing agent, and a second component containing at least one enzyme. Said kit enables surgical and medical instruments to be cleaned and disinfected in an effective manner with very low quantities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Iris Strodtholz, Petra Reessing, Jurgen Staffeldt
  • Publication number: 20160230127
    Abstract: A Low-VOC, water-based cleaner containing TKPP Aqueous 60%, EDTA Versene 100, Glycol Ether DPNP, or glycol ether EB and DB, or just glycol ether EB, Acetone, Acetic Acid, and fragrance. The VOC content of this composition is selectable to be 18.18%. 9.09%, or 0% (zero).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: Gregg Motsenbocker
  • Publication number: 20160230128
    Abstract: The present application relates to perfume raw materials, perfumes, perfume delivery systems and consumer products comprising such perfume raw materials, perfumes and/or such perfume delivery systems, as well as processes for making and/or using such perfume raw materials, perfume delivery systems and consumer products. Such perfume raw materials, perfumes, perfume delivery systems and consumer products can reduce the impact of certain harsh odours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: Philip Andrew CUNNINGHAM
  • Publication number: 20160230129
    Abstract: A thinner composition includes propyleneglycol C1-C10 alkylether, C1-C10 alkyl C1-C10 alkoxy propionate, and C1-C10 alkyl lactate, thereby is it possible to improve applicability of a photoresist while remarkably reducing an amount of the used photoresist, as well as having excellent solubility and EBR property to various photoresists, BARCs and underlayers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Cheol Min CHOI, In Kak SONG, Kyong Ho LEE
  • Publication number: 20160230130
    Abstract: The invention present describes novel cleaning agents based on a multiphase system, the use thereof for removing photoresist coatings from surfaces, and a method for removing photoresist coatings from surfaces. The multiphase system according to the invention is used in particular for removing coatings, photoresist coatings, polymer layers, dirt layers, insulation layers, and metal layers from surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: Dirk Schumann
  • Publication number: 20160230131
    Abstract: This invention concerns dosage elements for a ware washing machine and a method of manufacturing such dosage elements. In embodiments of the invention a dosage element comprises first (10) and second (20) joined parts, wherein the first part (10) is a part which, prior to joining with the second part (20), comprised an open receptacle and wherein the second part (20) comprises a substrate carrying a plurality of mutually separated substances A, B, C arranged in side by side relation. The second part (20) is joined to said first part (10) so as to close said receptacle and enclose said substances within it. Dosage elements produced in the inventive method are pleasant to handle, while being surprisingly resistant to damage in handling or transit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Ralf Wiedemann, Pavlinka Roy, Frederic Moreux
  • Publication number: 20160230132
    Abstract: A process to produce an Icewine brandy comprises harvesting frozen grapes and pressing them to produce a concentrated juice extract, low temperature fermenting the concentrated juice extract with yeast to form a fermented extract, filtering the fermented extract and finally concentrating the fermented extract by distillation to produce an Icewine brandy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: John Chung Nan Chang
  • Publication number: 20160230133
    Abstract: Methods and systems for forming a concentrate from an alcoholic beverage, such as a beverage made by fermentation processes. A membrane process may be used to reduce water and alcohol content, followed by freeze concentration to further reduce water content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Rae Peterson, Thomas J. Novak
  • Publication number: 20160230134
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing biogas from lignocellulose-containing biomass, preferably from straw, and to a plant for carrying out said method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Oliver Ludtke, Michael Schlimbach, Enrico Fichter, Jens Horn, Georg Pollert, Jan Kuhling
  • Publication number: 20160230135
    Abstract: Methods, devices and systems are disclosed for vibration induced tissue engineering. Apparatuses, devices, systems and methods are provided for engineering a tissue from stem cells using vibratory signals. A tissue engineering apparatus, device, or system can include a transmitter configured to transmit a signal to a receiver, a receiver configured to receive a signal from a transmitter, a holding structure configured to hold one or more mesenchymal stem cells (MSC), and a vibratory actuator in communication with the receiver and configured to generate a vibratory signal that is applied to the MSC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Robert G. Dennis, John A. van Aalst
  • Publication number: 20160230136
    Abstract: An article suitable for inducing quasispherical cell clustering is provided. The article comprising: a layer suitable for culturing quasispherical cell clusters, the layer comprising a bulk region comprising an interpenetrating network of at least one predominantly positively charged polyelectrolyte and at least one predominantly negatively charged positive polyelectrolyte, a back surface region, and a front surface region, wherein the front surface region comprises a net negative fixed surface charge density of between about 0.4 micromole per m2 and about 1.5 micromole per m2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Joseph B. Schlenoff, Carlos Arias
  • Publication number: 20160230137
    Abstract: Methods and devices for non-thermal PCR amplification of nucleic acid sequences. An electrical potential is applied to cause non-thermal separation of strands of a double-stranded nucleic acid or double-stranded nucleic acid/primer extension product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: Hemantha Kumar Wickramasinghe
  • Publication number: 20160230138
    Abstract: A heat exchange module for use in a chemical, pharmaceutical or biological reactor system includes a generally hollow body having an interior space for receiving a replaceable or single use reactant container, and at least one thermally conductive surface adapted to contact the replaceable reactant container to facilitate heat transfer, a fluid circulation path formed within the body between an outer wall of the body and an inner wall of the body through which a heat exchange fluid can be circulated, and at least one baffle protruding from the inner wall of the body into the interior space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: GE HEALTHCARE BIO-SCIENCES CORP.
    Inventors: RICHARD L. DAMREN, THOMAS ERDENBERGER, COLIN R. TUOHEY, JOSEPH D. CROWELL, PARRISH M. GALLIHER, KENNETH P. CLAPP, PETER A. MITCHELL
  • Publication number: 20160230139
    Abstract: The invention disclosed herein aims to standardize and simplify the process of preparing Ex-Vivo autologous whole tumor cell vaccines. The present invention is a robust, stand-alone device and system for preparing autologous tumor cell vaccines in a completely self-contained sterile environment, and in a shortened time. This new device and system will process the extracted tumor with its associated stromal and endothelial cells into injectable tumor cell vaccines, administered automatically or semi-automatically. This invention incorporates a number of new biotechnologies to enhance therapeutic effects over other existing methods. This invention will allow a medical facility to prepare and administer autologous cancer cell vaccine therapy independently without having, or using, a GMP facility, while adhering to and maintaining GMP guidelines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Xiaodong Wu, Chandan Guha
  • Publication number: 20160230140
    Abstract: Provided are an Aspergillus mutant strain which can dramatically enhance production of a heterologous enzyme when a saccharifying enzyme gene is transferred into the strain to perform transformation and a transformant having a saccharifying enzyme gene transferred into the Aspergillus mutant strain. The Aspergillus mutant strain has been completely or partially deficient in three genes of Aspergillus oryzae strain HO2 (accession number: NITE BP-01750): a prtR gene coding for a transcription factor; a pepA gene coding for an extracellular acid protease; and a cpI gene coding for an extracellular acid carboxypeptidase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Satoru Shinkawa, Shigenobu Mitsuzawa, Maiko Tanaka, Tomohiro Imai
  • Publication number: 20160230141
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for enhancing the growth and increasing the biomass of yeast cultures. The addition of ethanol during log growth phase increases the yield of yeast biomass and products purified from the biomass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
    Inventors: Peter Lipke, Uthama Edupaganti
  • Publication number: 20160230142
    Abstract: The present invention relates to corneal stromal keratocytes (CSKs) culture. In particular the present invention relates to a method for culturing corneal stromal keratocytes ex vivo. The method utilises a dual culture medium protocol. In the presence of serum (in particular low serum concentration) in a first culture medium A, the “activated keratocytes” are expandable while specific CSK gene expression is maintained in serum-free ERI condition in a second culture medium B. The invention also relates to culture medium A and B which is supplemented with liquid amnion extract or other additional supplements. This protocol also applied to CSK from other species. Additionally, the present invention provides method for CSK cultivation to provide sufficient quantity of genuine CSKs for corneal tissue engineering without a risk of fibroblastic changes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicants: Singapore Health Services Pte Ltd, Singapore Health Services Pte Ltd
    Inventors: Hin-Fai Gary YAM, Jodhbir MEHTA
  • Publication number: 20160230143
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a low protein medium for the culture of pluripotent stem cells comprising one or more polysaccharides. The medium of the present invention can support cell culture objectives, for example cell survival, maintenance, passaging, proliferation, pluripotency, cloning, differentiation and induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cell derivation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Guokai CHEN, Yongshun LIN