With Contents Treating Patents (Class 53/428)
  • Publication number: 20130180017
    Abstract: The present invention relates to plants and plant parts of a watermelon variety NUN 01009 WMW, seeds from which the plant can be grown and seedless fruit produced on the plant, as well as vegetative reproductions of NUN 01009. Further, the invention relates to natural or induced phenotypic variants of the plant, such as mutants or somaclonal variants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: NUNHEMS B.V.
    Inventor: Nunhems B.V.
  • Publication number: 20130177699
    Abstract: In various aspects and embodiments, the present disclosure relates to the manner in which precursor materials are provided to processing equipment and, more specifically, to the manner in which precursor materials of organic polymers are delivered to systems for forming and, in some embodiments, depositing the organic polymers. In one aspect, the disclosure relates to precursor supplies, which comprise vehicles, such as binders, supports and cartridges, for delivering a precursor material to a material processing system, such as a deposition system or other processing equipment. In another aspect, the disclosure relates to material processing systems with which the precursor supplies are configured to be used. Methods for preparing precursor supplies, using precursor supplies, providing process control, and recycling precursor supplies are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: HzO, Inc.
    Inventors: Blake Stevens, Max Sorenson, Liulei Cao
  • Publication number: 20130156828
    Abstract: A drug product comprises a dry powder inhalation device having a pharmaceutical composition present therein, said pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound which is (6?, 11?, 16?, 17?)-6,9-difluoro-17-{[(fluoromethyl)thio]carbonyl}-11-hydroxy-16-methyl-3-oxoandrosta-1, 4-dien-17-yl 2-furancarboxylate or a solvate thereof; a hygroscopic material, and a package which encompasses the dry powder inhalation device and the hygroscopic material defining an enclosed volume therein, wherein the enclosed volume exhitbits a Relative Humidity of from 20% to 40%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Osama Ahmed Aswania, Zhong Jiang, Trevor Charles Roche, Mark Whitaker
  • Patent number: 8464500
    Abstract: A process and system reprocesses soiled animal bedding material commingled with animal manure. The material is to remove a preponderance of the manure. The remaining soiled bedding is washed in water and a cleaning agent, rinsed and, optionally, bleached to restore color and appearance. The resulting material is dewatered and dried to reduce its moisture content and kill any remaining pathogens. After being cleaned and sanitized, the material may be reused as bedding or further processed into pellets or other products, such as manufactured fire logs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Inventor: Shelly Ann Townsend
  • Publication number: 20130145728
    Abstract: A process for providing a package of prefastened articles includes manufacturing an article having a chassis with an absorbent assembly located between an outer cover and a body side liner. The chassis also includes a first waist region and a second waist region; a refastenable seam joining a first distal portion of the first waist region to a first distal portion of the second waist region; a first refastenable bond connecting the first distal portion of the first waist region and the first distal portion of the second waist region. The first distal portion of the first waist region is folded and bonded to itself with a releasable bond having a first releasable bond peel strength. The first refastenable bond peel strength is greater than the first releasable bond peel strength. The process also includes rupturing the releasable bond and packaging the article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventor: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8448674
    Abstract: A sterile filling machine and related method are provided for sterile filling a container with a substance. The container includes a resealable stopper or portion and a chamber for receiving the substance therein. The sealed, empty containers are subjected to radiation capable of penetrating through the resealable portion and chamber for sterilizing the container. The previously sterilized containers are then transported through another sterilizing chamber, such as an e-beam chamber, to sterilize the penetrable surface. A filling member is moved into engagement with the resealable portion to pierce the sterilized penetrable surface of the resealable portion and inject the substance through the filling member and into the chamber of the container. Energy is then transmitted onto the stopper to hermetically re-seal the penetration in the resealable portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Medical Instill Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Py
  • Publication number: 20130118219
    Abstract: A word-based combination locking device comprising a body, a locking mechanism and a plurality of wheels. The wheels rotate relative to the body and locking mechanism and display a plurality of letters across the device. The wheels and the letters are configured to simultaneously spell two or more words across the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: Wordlock, Inc.
    Inventor: Todd Basche
  • Publication number: 20130102625
    Abstract: An all-natural herbal composition and methods of preparing the same are provided. The novel Artemisinin Combination Therapy (ACT) consists of artemisinin and its derivatives and berberine, the two active substances mixed with various selected excipient compounds to form a single pill, tablet or capsule for treatment and prevention of malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever, dysentery, Lyme disease, babesiosis, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, Helicobacter Pylori, and colitis, in adults and children. A tablet or pill for children is formulated to be chewable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: U.S. PHYTOTHERAPY, INC.
    Inventor: U.S. PHYTOTHERAPY, INC.
  • Publication number: 20130095293
    Abstract: Disclosed painted roof coverings and related methods of manufacturing such painted roof coverings that use a color coating over the roof coverings instead of embedded pre-colored rock granules on the exposed surface of the roof coverings. By painting a roof covering with a color coating, any kind of top surfacing material, such as rock, plastic, mineral, man-made, or organic granules, may be used in place of the pre-colored rock granules. In some embodiments, it is desirable to size the top surfacing material to provide adequate UV protection and coverage to the weatherproofing asphalt material located below the top surfacing material. Further, the color of the shingles may be accurately matched between batches of shingles, between manufacturing facilities, and even between manufacturers. In addition, designs may be painted on the surface of the roof covering, which was previously impossible using pre-colored granules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventors: Daniel E. Boss, Michael L. Bryson, Stephen A. Buzza, Adem Chich, Dale A. Kelley, Matti Kiik, Paul Richardson, Tommy Rodrigues, James A. Svec, James D. Wells
  • Publication number: 20130087473
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for an emergency information system (EIS) are described that may be used to provide emergency information about a person, animal, or other entity when necessary to treat an emergency condition or situation. The EIS may include a packet including a sheath, a pocket configured on a surface of the sheath, an information sheet configured to fit substantially inside the pocket; a closing mechanisms configured to be secure packet around a member in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Inventor: Linda Peterson
  • Publication number: 20130075299
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide an single-dose package containing an internal adsorbent wherein the internal adsorbent is not trapped in the heat-sealed region thereof. In addition, the object of the present invention is to provide a single-dose package containing internal adsorbent wherein adhesion of the internal adsorbent around the vacuumed open region thereof is slight, whereby the internal adsorbent does not spill out on opening the package. The object of the present invention can be solved by a single-dose package characterized in that the internal adsorbent is tight-packed using a packaging material having a mean specific surface resistivity of from 4.4×109? or more to 1.0×1016? or less at its internal surface, under warming and/or reduced pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: KUREHA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Saichi Ono
  • Patent number: 8402723
    Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a vacuum skin package where the lower support member is formed in a suitably selected shape which process comprises feeding a flat lower web (3) of thermoplastic material with the product (6) to be packaged loaded thereon and an upper thermoplastic web (27), to a vacuum chamber (8) for skin packaging that comprises an upper element (9) comprising a heated upper concavity (11) and a lower element (10) comprising a female vacuum forming mould (16) suitably shaped to match the desired shape for the support member of the end package, closing the vacuum chamber (8) and drawing the upper web (27) toward the upper concavity (11) by differential pressure; evacuating air or gases from the space between the lower web (3) and the upper web (27), in the closed vacuum chamber (8), while maintaining the vacuum from above the upper web and from below the lower supporting web; and reintroducing air from above the upper film, thus moving the heated upper web (27) against the product (6) and the
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Cryovac, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrea Granili
  • Publication number: 20130067861
    Abstract: Fibrous insulation products have a binder composition that may include a carbohydrate and a crosslinking agent, and potentially other optional ingredients. The shelf life and physical properties of fibrous insulation products, particularly those having bio-based binders, can be improved by packaging that completely envelopes and seals the fibrous product from exposure to atmospheric conditions. Exemplary envelopes disclosed include sealed bags, double stretch wrap and stretch hoods. Properties that can be improved include recovery of loft, restoring force and tensile strength among others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: Owens Corning Intellectual Capital, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Turner, Ann Marie dePaauw, Michael Ugorek, David R. Mirth
  • Patent number: 8381495
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a gel mat and a method for manufacturing the same. The purpose thereof is to provide a gel mat which features simple manufacturing process, low cost, ease of use, high reliability, and freedom from possible damage in case of being pierced or depressed with a pressure, and a method for manufacturing the same. The gel mat includes a hermetically sealed bag which is constituted by two layers of a film material, the bag being packed with gel flakes. Said method for manufacturing a gel mat comprises the steps of preparation of material, bag making, monomer solution pouring, heating for solidification, and inspection and packaging in this order. The present invention adopts a gel instead of water, which is conventionally used, for producing a flake gel mat the external surfaces of which are inside a bag; the gel is a colloid obtained by polymerizing the organic matter; approx. 70% of the gel is constituted by water; and thus the gel mat has an extremely good endothermic performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignees: Hirakawa Corporation, Litao Fan
    Inventors: Litao Fan, Xuebing Zhu
  • Publication number: 20130042577
    Abstract: A meat storage device comprising a cylindrical food-grade plastic tube, a paper, wax-coated paper or plastic sheets, and a sealable plastic bag is presented. Additionally, a method of storing meat products such as bacon composing rolling meat strips around a cylindrical food-grade plastic tube with successive layers being sandwiched between a paper; wax-coated paper or plastic sheet is presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Inventor: Kathleen Magee
  • Publication number: 20130019567
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing and containing a blade from a round scalpel handle comprising a sharps container having a wall portion that defines one side of a containment volume; a slot of a first type having a length and width dimensioned to receive a blade mounted around scalpel handle and prevent its rotation, the slot of the first type formed through the wall portion of the sharps container which slot allows rotation of the handle so the blade becomes disengaged from the handle and disposed in the containment volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: ANSELL LIMITED
    Inventors: Dan Sandel, Tonya Fambrough
  • Publication number: 20120328685
    Abstract: A system for protecting stored goods in a container (10), comprises a cage-like structure (20) formed by at least one pesticide treated net (22), capable of enclosing the stored goods, wherein the cage like structure (20), further comprises means for suspending the pesticide treated nets (14, 28, 30, 32, 34), and means for opening and closing the cage-like structure (26) on at least one section (24) of the at least one net (22). The system is particularly useful for the transport of tobacco, coffee, dried fruits, cocoa, nuts, tea, cereals, vegetables, spices and animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Susanne Stutz, Claus Kaiser, Jürgen Weiser, Daniel Bihlmeyer, Stefan Schaffert
  • Publication number: 20120305426
    Abstract: A package for containing a medical device can have a bottom portion and inner and outer lids releasably sealed to the bottom portion. The bottom portion defines a cavity for receiving a medical device. A flange extends outward sidewalls of the bottom portion and includes an inner flange portion and an outer flange portion. The inner flange portion can be recessed below the outer flange portion. The sealed inner lid permits passage of sterilization. The outer lid provides a moisture-resistant barrier to the package. A corner portion of the outer lid can extend past a corner of the bottom portion. Upon application of a withdrawing force sufficient to break the seals, the inner lid and the outer lid are together capable of being peeled from the bottom portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventors: Arman H. Valaie, Matthew J. Palmreuter
  • Publication number: 20120286019
    Abstract: A surgical stapling apparatus having an end effector capable of performing a surgical procedure. The surgical stapling apparatus may include a driving pawl that interfaces with a manually actuatable handle. The driving pawl may have a pawl body with a driving tooth thereon that is configured to interact with an actuation shaft such that, as the manually actuatable handle is actuated, the driving tooth interacts with the actuation shaft to cause the actuation shaft to apply the actuation motions to an elongated body operably coupled to the end effector. When the end effector experiences a firing load that exceeds a predetermined magnitude of firing load, the driving tooth moves relative to the pawl body to disengage from the actuation shaft to prevent further transfer of the actuation motions to the elongated body even though the manually actuatable handle continues to be actuated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
    Inventors: Geoffrey C. Hueil, Mark S. Ortiz, Douglas B. Hoffman, Patrick A. Weizman, Dean B. Bruewer, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Gregory B. Blair, Chad P. Boudreaux
  • Publication number: 20120289942
    Abstract: An assembly (100) for wetting a medical device (101) is provided. The assembly has a package (110) for a medical device (such as a catheter) and a compartment (155) for a fluid medium (such as a saline solution containing an antimicrobial agent). This assembly includes a device (160) for removing covering parts of a barrier-film The covering parts (171,172) of the barrier film are used to cover the inlet (130) to the package and the outlet (149) from the compartment prior to use. The barrier-film (170) also includes a pulling part (373,573) which is used for pulling at the covering parts. The film-removal device uses different mechanisms to remove the film For example a toothing mechanism (163,164), a swivel arm (361), a wedge-mechanism (561) and a screw-and-spindle mechanism (761) can be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: COLOPLAST A/S
    Inventors: Kim Becker, Jesper Mads Bartroff Frederiksen, Bent Ekfeldt, Kaspar Matthison-Hansen
  • Publication number: 20120285983
    Abstract: An anti-static hair care product and packaging includes a towelette that is absorptive of hair conditioner and durable such that the towelette may be repeatedly wiped onto a person's hair. The towelette may be moistened with hair conditioner or dried after application thereof. One or more towelettes may be stored in a package. The towelette may be presented in a flattened condition or with multiple folds for packaging purposes. In some embodiments, individual towelettes may be pulled from the packaging through a slot. In other embodiments, the packaging may include a reservoir for holding an anti-static agent and a dispensing member, such as a pump, for selectively dispensing a quantity of the anti-static agent onto a towelette.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventor: Roberta S. Ahlbrand
  • Publication number: 20120268875
    Abstract: A packing unit for a plurality of multi-layered ceramic capacitors including: a plurality of multi-layered ceramic capacitors having a thickness TMLCC equal or similar to a width WMLCC; and a packing sheet including a plurality of storing spaces, the capacitors being stored in the storing spaces and internal electrodes of each capacitor being substantially parallel with a bottom of the storing space. A related method includes: transferring a plurality of multi-layered ceramic capacitors having a thickness TMLCC equal or similar to a width WMLCC through a transferring unit; supplying magnetic field to a side of the capacitor so that the internal electrodes of the capacitor are substantially parallel with a bottom of the transferring unit; and storing the multi-layered ceramic capacitor in a storing space of a packing sheet so that the internal electrodes of the capacitor are substantially parallel with a bottom of the storing space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Young Ghyu AHN, Byoung Hwa LEE, Min Cheol PARK, Sang Soo PARK, Dong Seok PARK
  • Publication number: 20120260608
    Abstract: A drain connector arranged for mounting to a tank or bag having an interior volume includes a drain flange defining a bore having an inner diameter, and a hollow body having at least an upper portion with a maximum outer diameter that is no greater than the inner diameter of the bore and arranged to convey fluid to the interior volume, with at least one circumferential sealing element between the drain flange and hollow body, with the drain flange including a body extending outside the interior volume and including at least one retaining element arranged to retain the hollow body in a position. A drain flange may include multiple bores for receiving multiple hollow bodies, with each hollow body including at least one circumferential sealing element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: ATMI PACKAGING, INC.
    Inventors: Vishwas Pethe, Matthew Kusz
  • Publication number: 20120247066
    Abstract: An ice vending apparatus adapted to remove moisture from ice pieces during dispensing, which apparatus includes a ramp having a lower lip and being adapted to transfer a quantity of ice pieces from a holding vessel to a container; and a channel having an upwardly facing opening that is in operative association with the ramp and arranged so that moisture is adapted to flow around the lower lip of the ramp into the channel while excluding the ice pieces so as to separate at least a portion of the moisture from the ice pieces as the ice pieces are transferred to the container. Methods of providing ice pieces, particularly with reduction of associated moisture to a consumer, are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: Ice House America, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel LaDon Dunn, Danny Leroy Dunn, Thomas Benjamin James, Jerry Paul James, John Willis Edwards, JR., Ernest Chip Venet, III, Steven Alan Weeks, Kevin Thomas Coppack
  • Publication number: 20120241333
    Abstract: A method of reducing a wetness gradient development for a package of wet wipes is provided. The method includes, after wet wipes are enclosed within a package to form the package of wet wipes, locating the package of wet wipes in a first orientation such that a first side of the package of wet wipes faces downward and an opposite second side of the package of wet wipes faces upward to form a first wetness gradient after a preselected amount of time. Prior to opening the package of wet wipes to access the wet wipes enclosed within the package of wet wipes, inverting the package of wet wipes according to a predetermined turning schedule to place the package of wet wipes in a second orientation such that the first side of the package of wet wipes faces upward and the second side of the package of wet wipes faces downward to form a second wetness gradient that is different from the first wetness gradient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Joerg Mueller, Randall Glenn Marsh, Jacqueline Marie Duderstadt, Luis Omar Gonzalez Mendez
  • Patent number: 8272193
    Abstract: A method is described for manufacturing and/or packaging of multiple items simultaneously, in particular the handling and placement for packaging of the items on an assembly line. In particular, the method is for use in changing the center spacing of the simultaneously manufactured items between two locations on the assembly line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Parmalat Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Edwards, Michael Elent
  • Publication number: 20120216489
    Abstract: Silicone hydrogel contact lenses that are derived from a polymerizable composition including at least one siloxane monomer and at least one hydrophilic monomer are described. These silicone hydrogel contact lenses have, when fully hydrated, has an equilibrium freezable water content of at least 25% wt/wt as determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Batches of silicone hydrogel contact lenses and methods of making silicone hydrogel contact lenses are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: COOPERVISION INTERNATIONAL HOLDING COMPANY, LP
    Inventors: Paul Hungchaung Lee, Ronghua Liu, Xinfeng Shi, Yuwen Liu, Ye Hong, Charlie Chen, Li Yao, Arthur Back, Charles A. Francis
  • Publication number: 20120218509
    Abstract: Silicone hydrogel contact lenses are produced without using volatile organic solvents to extract materials from the polymerized contact lens bodies, and instead are washed with aqueous liquids. The silicone hydrogel contact lenses so produced have ophthalmically wettable lens surfaces such that less than five percent of a batch of twenty or more such silicone hydrogel contact lenses have visually identifiable non-wetting spots when the contact lenses are located on eyes of subjects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: COOPERVISION INTERNATIONAL HOLDING COMPANY, LP
    Inventors: Arthur Back, David Robert Morsley, Richard Rogers, Sarah Almond, Charlie Chen, Yuwen Liu, Charles A. Francis, Ye Hong
  • Publication number: 20120180432
    Abstract: A device for delivering buffer solution into a buffer cartridge comprises a needle assembly and a pusher. The septa of a buffer cartridge and an anesthetic cartridge are advanced onto a transfer needle, and the pusher advances a plunger into the buffer cartridge to deliver buffer through the transfer needle into the anesthetic cartridge. A separate exhaust needle allows excess anesthetic from the anesthetic cartridge to be exhausted. A compression member is usually provided to maintain a force against the plunger on the buffer cartridge to pressurize and stabilize the contents during sterilization and/or storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: Onpharma, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Stepovich, Michael I Falkel
  • Patent number: 8220226
    Abstract: Bulk material solids are packaged in a shaped block and the packaged block is irradiated on two sides using high-energy electron beam radiation to uniformly irradiate the solids in the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: E-Beam Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul R. Minbiole, Daniel F. Yasenchak, David W. Keenan
  • Publication number: 20120136456
    Abstract: A sterile artificial bone product is provided. The sterile artificial bone product comprises a sintered porous ceramic foam material having a density of 0.3 to 1.5 g/cc, and a porosity of 40 to 95%, pores of the material having a pore diameter distribution of 10-500 microns. Additionally, a bioactive compound is coupled to the ceramic foam material. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: RAINBOW MEDICAL LTD.
    Inventors: Hadar BETTER, Ricardo OSIROFF, Yossi GROSS
  • Patent number: 8176952
    Abstract: A system for conveying open containers filled with liquid, especially wide-necked containers, whereby the containers can be conveyed in the open state safely and without contamination, including an anti-slosh device which prevents the liquid from sloshing out as the containers are being transported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Krones AG
    Inventor: Herr T. Albrecht
  • Publication number: 20120110954
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for optimizing the flow of seed along a seed handling path. The system and method include multiple stages at which seeds undergo different processes to prepare the seeds for sale or further handling. The stages may include one or more of Receiving, Husking, Sorting, Drying, Shelling, Bulk Storage, Sizing, Conditioning, Treating, and Packaging. Sensors may be located along the seed handling path for monitoring the seed handling path and the operations and conveyances occurring along the seed handling path at and between different stages. The sensors may provide feedback signals to a controller, which may in turn adjust the operating parameters of various processing devices associated with one or more of the stages in a real-time scenario to optimize the operations and conveyances occurring along the seed handling path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas B. Brumback, Steven J. Corak, James L. Hunter, Yong G. Lee
  • Publication number: 20120110953
    Abstract: A method of preparing batches of mailpieces using an envelope-stuffing machine. The method includes printing documents with each page bearing a first marking for causing the related document to be inserted into an envelope, and printing separator sheets each bearing a second marking for causing it to be folded into a predetermined particular geometrical shape; folding the documents and inserting them into empty envelopes having a common format; folding the separator sheets; and ejecting closed envelopes and the separator sheets folded into the predetermined particular geometrical shape. On being ejected by the envelope-stuffing machine, the separator sheets are interposed automatically between the closed envelopes as a function of the batches to be prepared, and the predetermined particular geometrical shape resulting in the separator sheets projecting from the predetermined common format of the envelopes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicants: NEOPOST SOFTWARE & INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS, NEOPOST TECHNOLOGIES
    Inventor: François ARNOUX
  • Publication number: 20120095551
    Abstract: A method is provided for implanting a valve having at least one valve leaflet within the cardiovascular system of a subject. One step of the method includes preparing a substantially dehydrated bioprosthetic valve and then providing an expandable support member having oppositely disposed first and second ends and a main body portion extending between the ends. Next, the substantially dehydrated bioprosthetic valve is attached to the expandable support member so that the substantially dehydrated bioprosthetic valve is operably secured within the main body portion of the expandable support member. The expandable support member is then crimped into a compressed configuration and placed at a desired location within the cardiovascular system of the subject. Either before or after placement at the desired location, fluid or blood re-hydrates the substantially dehydrated bioprosthetic valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventors: Jose Luis Navia, Ji-Feng Chen
  • Publication number: 20120070620
    Abstract: A shipping assembly includes a packaging sufficient for transport, and a plurality of frame assemblies within the packaging. Each frame assembly includes a frame having a groove configured to receive a flat panel, and an adhesive disposed within the groove. The groove has first and second side surfaces and a base surface therebetween. In an embodiment, the adhesive is an adhesive tape including a compressible core and a first adhesive surface. In another embodiment, the adhesive is a liquid adhesive having a viscosity of at least about 25 Pa·s at a temperature of 40° C. In yet another embodiment, the adhesive is a semi-liquid adhesive having a viscosity of not greater than about 200 Pa·s at a temperature of 150° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ahmet Comert, Ronny R. Senden, Dino Manfredi, Georges Moineau
  • Publication number: 20120048825
    Abstract: Long-term packaging using a combination of an induction seal and a reseal without release layers, both of which are activated by the induction heating process. The exemplary induction seal comprises a laminate of a heat-sealing layer, an aluminum foil layer, and a foam backing The exemplary reseal comprises a low-density polyethylene foam core sandwiched between first and second layers of solid low-density polyethylene film. The reseal deforms during the induction heating process to be shaped to engage the outer and inner peripheral surfaces of the finish, so that the reseal is hermetic even after the induction seat is removed. Preferred containers are PETE with PP compression closures. Replaceable desiccant and oxygen scavengers may used with food or other contained material. Precise timing of induction heating is required to achieve the desired result. Kits for making such packaging are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventor: Kristi Bina Averett
  • Patent number: 8112973
    Abstract: A method of making a packaged antimicrobial suture having improved shelf life. The method comprising the steps of providing an inner package having a source of antimicrobial agent, providing an adsorbent material effective to adsorb a portion of the antimicrobial agent over time, positioning a suture within the inner package, the suture comprising one or more surfaces, covering the inner package with an outer package having an inner surface and subjecting the suture, the inner package and the inner surface of the outer package to time, temperature and pressure conditions sufficient to vapor transfer an effective amount of the antimicrobial agent from the antimicrobial agent source to the suture and the inner package, thereby substantially inhibiting bacterial colonization on the suture and the inner package, wherein the packaged antimicrobial suture exhibits improved shelf life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry Fischer, Howard Scalzo, Henry Pokropinski, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20120017890
    Abstract: The present invention is embodied in a grill configured for quick assembly, a method of partially pre-assembling the grill for shipping from the factory in a container, and a method of assembling the grill when removed from the shipping container. The grill comprises a firebox assembly for mounting on a cart assembly, the cart assembly having first and second support assemblies and at least one linking member interconnecting them. A hinge or pivot in the mid-portion of the linking member divides it into first and second linking member portions, and the opposite ends of the linking member portions are pivotally connected by hinges or the like to the first and second support assemblies. The linking member holds the first and second support assemblies together in a partially pre-assembled state, and the pivotal connections of the linking member portions allow the two assemblies to be folded for packaging in a shipping container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: The Brinkmann Corporation
    Inventors: RANDALL L. MAY, Zhi Bing Gu, Liang Shen, Bin Lin, Wenguan Su, Lu Liang, Guolong Chen
  • Publication number: 20120021058
    Abstract: Described is a process for making a dry and stable hemostatic composition, said process comprising a) providing a dry granular preparation of a biocompatible polymer suitable for use in hemostasis, b) coating the granules in said dry granular preparation with a preparation of a coagulation inducing agent, thereby obtaining coagulation inducing agent coated polymer granules, c) filling said coagulation inducing agent coated polymer granules into a final container, d) finishing the final container to a storable pharmaceutical device containing said coagulation inducing agent coated polymer granules as a dry and stable hemostatic composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicants: Baxter Healthcare S.A., Baxter International Inc.
    Inventor: Andreas Goessl
  • Publication number: 20110277422
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for producing and bagging decorative grass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Publication number: 20110247304
    Abstract: A method for packaging hot melt adhesive, in particular sticky hot melt adhesive or substances that are tacky at ambient temperature as a material to be packaged in a plastic film, comprising the steps: (a) fusing the material to be packaged; (b) metering the fused material onto a cooling belt in portions and cooling the material to below its fusion point; (c) removing the material portions from the cooling belt, and (d) packaging the material portions in the plastic film, the cooling belt having a textile carrier with threads which form heat conducting threads with which heat from the one flat side of the cooling belt can be transferred to the opposite side, and the carrier being embedded into a polymer matrix such that the heat conducting threads are covered as far as possible, at least on the side coming into contact with the material to be packaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Inventors: Ralf KALDENHOFF, Andreas ROBENS
  • Publication number: 20110217369
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fenofibrate composition comprising: fenofibrate, a surfactant, a hydrophilic polymer and one or more anti-foaming agents. The invention also relates to a novel process for preparing said composition that has enhanced dissolution and absorption characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: RANBAXY LABORATORIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Amit Gupta, Nidhi Singh, Romi Barat Singh
  • Publication number: 20110218161
    Abstract: This invention provides a method for preparing cycloastragenol monoglucoside CMG (cycloastragenol-6-O-?-D-glucoside), comprising the steps of: a. using astragaloside IV or Astragali extracts prepared by a conventional method as raw materials and adding an appropriate solvent thereinto to form a raw material solution; b. adding hydrolase and allowing for hydrolysis at a constant temperature to obtain a hydrolysate; c. separating the hydrolysate with macroporous adsorption resin; and d. obtaining the product by purification and separation. The present invention further provides cycloastragenol-6-O-?-D-glucoside prepared according to the method of this invention as well as its use in the preparation of a medicament for treating cardiovascular diseases and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2008
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: Tianjin Institute of Pharmaceutical Research
    Inventors: Yingmei Han, Guangping Xia, Weiren Xu, Zhuanyou Zhao, Wulin Liu, Naxia Zhao, Peng Liu, Shijun Zhang, Xiaoli Fu, Yuli Wang, Weiting Wang, Lida Tang
  • Publication number: 20110209443
    Abstract: System for sterilization, comprising a packaging (2) comprising a recipient (3) closed with a closing element (4) and a device (1) with a heating element (8) for sterilizing the content of the recipient (3) by heating, characterized in that the device (1) comprises a pressure device (7) to create an over- and/or an underpressure in the recipient (3) by injecting in and/or removing out of the recipient a fluidum through a connecting chamber (5) present in the packaging (2) and closing means (9) to close the recipient airtight after sterilization by means of the closing element (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2009
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Inventors: Jan Jozef Ryckewaert, Johan Daniel Wallays
  • Patent number: 8006465
    Abstract: The invention comprises a storage container preferably having four sides, an open top end, a bottom end having an opening therethrough, and at least two handles preferably located on opposing sides of the container. In use, the storage container is preferably used with water fowl decoys having flexible monofilament lines with looped ends attached thereto. The container is preferably held upside down and the flexible lines of the decoys are passed into the container from underneath and the looped ends are pulled through the opening. The decoys are then pulled into the container. The container is then turned over and the handles are pulled together. The lines of the decoys are pulled over the top end of the container and the looped ends of the lines can be fastened to the handles with a clip. The decoys can then be conveniently transported and stored in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Inventor: Roosevelt A. Albert, III
  • Publication number: 20110207824
    Abstract: A simplified paracetamol solution for an injectable and ready-to-use preparation is only composed of paracetamol, bi-distilled water and a buffer agent, the formulation having a maximal paracetamol concentration of 1 g/100 ml, a pH between 5.5 and 6.5 and an oxygen content inferior to 0.2 ppm. A method for preparing and packaging such a solution and a device for packaging such a solution are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: MOLY PHARMA
    Inventor: Didier DOULEAU
  • Publication number: 20110206812
    Abstract: A process for packing potato crisps (5) into a box (12) with a base and side-walls, with the steps of dispensing potato crisps into the box; shaking the box (12) to settle the potato crisps (5) in the box; and foil-wrapping the box. The invention also relates to apparatus for carrying out the method and a pack so formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Joseph Elias
  • Publication number: 20110180449
    Abstract: A hair care solution configured to reduce volume and size of the product includes a hydrophilic polymer, and a hair care ingredient encapsulated in the water-absorbent polymer. Accordingly, the encapsulated hair care ingredient is released for use when the hydrophilic polymer is activated with water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventor: Patti D. Rubin
  • Publication number: 20110167764
    Abstract: A method of moving a stent device into an outer sheath of a stent: device delivery system is disclosed. The stent device (4) is Crimped into a collapsed configuration onto the loading mandrel (6). The loading mandrel is pushed towards the outer sheath as the engaging surfaces (10) resist relative longitudinal movement between the stent device and the loading mandrel to move the stent device into the outer sheath (16). Upon entering the outer sheath, the stent device expands radially until radially constrained by the outer sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: Jürgen Dorn