Compositions inventions 04/09

20090108229 - Magnetite powder and methods of making same: Magnetite powders are manufactured by first forming a precursor mixture containing iron atoms bonded to organic control agent molecules. Thereafter, magnetite is formed by (i) causing or allowing the iron atoms in the precursor mixture to form iron particles and (ii) reducing the iron atoms using a reducing agent. The... Agent: Workman Nydegger 1000 Eagle Gate Tower

20090108230 - Thermally-responsive materials and devices comprising such materials: Devices are described that include a component comprised of a material having a structure of R1—C(O)—NX—R2, wherein each of R1 and R2 is independently a saturated alkyl having between 7-22 carbon atoms or an aryl, X is H or C(O)—Y, Y together with R1 forms a ring. The material is... Agent: Perkins Coie LLP

20090108231 - Surface preparation compound: A surface cleaner and activation composition that leaves functional acid sites on the substrate, such as for example a composition consisting essentially of deionized water, an acid, such as for example glacial acetic acid or phosphoric acid, an alcohol, such as for example isopropyl or ethyl alcohol, and an adhesion... Agent: Rogers Towers, P.A.

20090108232 - Lens material, optical electronic component and optical electronic device: An optical material includes lithium tantalate, and a molar composition ratio of lithium oxide and tantalum oxide (Li2O/Ta2O5) in the lithium tantalate is in the range of 0.975 to 0.982. Since an optical material having a high refractive index is provided in an optical unit, at the same focal distance,... Agent: Okada C/o Keating & Bennett, LLP

20090108233 - Preparation of suspensions: A method for preparing a suspension of LDH particles comprises the steps of preparing LDH precipitates by coprecipitation to form a mixture of LDH precipitates and solution; separating the LDH precipitates from the solution; washing the LDH precipitates to remove residual ions; mixing the LDH precipitates with water; and subjecting... Agent: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP

20090108234 - Liquid crystalline polyester composition and molded article using the same: The present invention provides a liquid crystalline polyester composition comprising (A) a liquid crystalline polyester having a solubility parameter σA of from 13 (cal/cm3)1/2 to 13.5 (cal/cm3)1/2 and (B) a polyhydric alcohol fatty acid ester having a solubility parameter σB of from 9 (cal/cm3)1/2 to 9.5 (cal/cm3)1/2, wherein the component... Agent: Foley And Lardner LLP Suite 500

20090108236 - Paste composition for plasma display device and associated methods: A composition for a plasma display device includes inorganic material particles, a composite of an acidic dispersant and a basic dispersant, a binder, and a solvent.... Agent: Lee & Morse, P.C.

20090108235 - Semiconductor-nanoparticle-dispersed small glass particles and process for preparing the same: The present invention provides semiconductor-nanoparticle-dispersed small silica glass particles that emit bright fluorescent light with high fluorescence quantum yield and high density, compared to the conventional semiconductor-nanoparticle-dispersed small glass particles, and that have excellent fluorescence intensity stability over time; and a process for preparing the same. The semiconductor-nanoparticle-dispersed silica glass... Agent: Kratz, Quintos & Hanson, LLP

20090108237 - X-ray-induced dissociation of h2o and formation of an o2-h2 alloy at high pressure: A novel molecular alloy of O2 and H2 and a method of producing such a molecular alloy are provided. When subjected to high pressure and extensive x-radiation, H2O molecules cleaved, forming O—O and H—H bonds. In the method of the present invention, the O and H framework in ice VII... Agent: Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP

20090108238 - Catalyst for reforming hydrocarbons: A catalyst for reforming hydrocarbons comprising a precious metal, preferably selected from the group consisting of rhodium, platinum, palladium, osmium, iridium, ruthenium, rhenium, and combinations thereof deposited on a support, wherein the support is produced from a mixture of a low surface area material and a high surface area material.... Agent: Scott R. Cox Lynch, Cox, Gilman & Mahan, P.s.c.

20090108239 - Composite membrane: The present invention relates to composite ceramic membranes for use in chemical processes such as the separation of molecules, sometimes referred to as molecular sieving, preferably in combination with chemical conversion of molecules selected from a composition of different molecules, e.g. the selective partial or full oxidation. The composite membrane... Agent: Greer, Burns & Crain

20090108240 - Friction reducing, corrosion resistant and abrasion resistant coating: A friction reducing, corrosion resistant and abrasion resistant coating composition having a first part with at least one alkoxy siloxane and preferably at least two alkoxy siloxanes, wherein the total amount of alkoxy siloxanes in the composition is greater than approximately 70 wt %, a hydrolysable catalyst, an adhesion promoter,... Agent: Rogers Towers, P.A.

20090108241 - Negative type resist composition for color filter, color filter using same, and liquid crystal display: A negative type resist composition for a color filter comprising including (A) a pigment dispersant, (B) a pigment, (C) an alkaline-soluble resin, (D) a polyfunctional monomer, (E) a photo initiator and (F) a solvent.... Agent: Ladas & Parry LLP

20090101862 - Water soluble foam fire extinguishing composite material: A type of water soluble foam fire extinguishing composite material includes a foaming agent, sodium dodecyl benzene sulphonate (DBN), and water. Said sodium dodecyl benzene sulphonate (DBN) is a replacement for halogenated hydrocarbons, and exerts an extremely great effect on cooling and control of the intensity of a fire; because... Agent: Frank Hu

20090101863 - Polymer electrolyte for dye sensitized solar cell: t

20090101864 - Chemical mechanical polishing paste for tantalum barrier layer: A chemical mechanical polishing slurry for Ta barrier layer is disclosed, which comprises abrasive particles A, abrasive particles B larger in size than abrasive particles A, a triazole compound, an organic acid and a carrier. By using the chemical mechanical polishing slurry according to the present invention, the defects, scratches,... Agent: Jacobson Holman PLLC

20090101865 - Electrode material for a lithium secondary battery, lithium secondary battery, and preparation method for the electrode material for a lithium secondary battery: Disclosed is an electrode material for a lithium secondary battery, a lithium secondary battery comprising the same, and a method for preparing the electrode material for a lithium secondary battery. The electrode material for a lithium secondary battery includes Si as a principal component, wherein the interplanar spacing of an... Agent: Christie, Parker & Hale, LLP

20090101866 - Efficient matting agents based on precipitated silicas: Highly efficient matting agents based on precipitated silicas and wax-coated precipitated silicas, their preparation, and their use in inks and paints.... Agent: Oblon, Spivak, Mcclelland Maier & Neustadt, P.C.

20090101867 - Heat generating element and precursor thereof: A heat generating element of the present invention contains an oxidizable metal, a moisture retaining agent, water, an electrolyte as an oxidation promoter, and a particulate hardening inhibitor. The particle size of the particulate hardening inhibitor is preferably 25% or smaller of that of the oxidizable metal. The heat generating... Agent: Oblon, Spivak, Mcclelland Maier & Neustadt, P.C.

20090101868 - Method for reclaim of carbon dioxide and nitrogen from boiler flue gas: h

20090101869 - Liquid crystalline medium and liquid crystal display: wherein the parameters have the meaning given in the specification, and optionally a second dielectrically positive component, component B, comprising one or more dielectrically positive compounds having a dielectric anisotropy of more than 3 and optionally a dielectric neutral component, component C, as well as to liquid crystal displays comprising... Agent: Millen, White, Zelano & Branigan, P.C.

20090101870 - Electron transport bi-layers and devices made with such bi-layers: There are disclosed bi-layer compositions which are useful as electron transport layers. The bi-layers have a first layer containing electron transport material and a second layer containing a fullerene. Also disclosed are organic light emitting diodes including the electron transport bi-layers.... Agent: E I Du Pont De Nemours And Company Legal Patent Records Center

20090101871 - Solid salt preparation, the production thereof and its use: The present invention relates to a solid salt preparation with improved ease of handling, which comprises a mixture composed of a salt of a halogen-containing oxy acid and of a solvent. The present invention further relates to a process for the production of these salt preparations and also to their... Agent: Wood, Herron & Evans, LLP

20090101872 - Lead-free conductive compositions and processes for use in the manufacture of semiconductor devices: mg-containing additive: Described herein are a silicon semiconductor device and a conductive lead-free silver paste for use in the front side of a solar cell device.... Agent: E I Du Pont De Nemours And Company Legal Patent Records Center

20090101873 - Electromagnetic interference shielding polymer composites and methods of manufacture: An electromagnetic interference shielding composite is provided. The electromagnetic interference shielding composite comprises: a high permittivity polymer having a permittivity of at least about 5; a plurality of magnetic particles dispersed within the high permittivity polymer; and a plurality of dielectric particles dispersed within the high permittivity polymer. In another... Agent: General Electric Company Global Research

20090101874 - Pigment compositions consisting of an organic yellow pigment and a phthalocyanine pigment: The invention relates to a pigment composition containing a disazo pigment of formula (I) and at least one phthalocyanine pigment.... Agent: Clariant Corporation Intellectual Property Department

20090101875 - Ionizing-radiation-responsive compositions, methods, and systems: A method, composition and system respond to ionizing radiation to adjust biological activity. In some approaches the ionizing radiation is X-ray or extreme ultraviolet radiation that produces luminescent responses that induce biologically active responses.... Agent: Searete LLC Clarence T. Tegreene

20090095936 - Fluoroalkenyl poly[1,6]glycosides: Fire extinguishing compositions and methods of extinguishing a fire comprising compounds of formula (I) where Rf is a fluorocarbon group. The compounds and compositions described herein are useful as intermediates in the preparation of or as additives to AFFF (aqueous film forming foam) formulations used for the extinguishment of fuel... Agent: Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione

20090095937 - Magnetic rubber composition for encoder: A magnetic rubber composition for encoder having a magnetic characteristic in sufficient application range, used as encoder after magnetization as well as heat resistance, water resistance and oil resistance required for use as encoder, and excellent processing property, and capable of being bonded by vulcanization with a metal, is provided.... Agent: Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack, L.L.P.

20090095938 - Apparatus for producing alloy and rare earth element alloy: The object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for producing an alloy, including: a casting device which casts a molten alloy using the strip cast method; a crushing device which crushes the cast alloy after casting; and a heating device which keeps the thin laminas of the... Agent: Sughrue Mion, PLLC

20090095939 - Slurry composition for chemical mechanical polishing of metal and polishing method using the same: Provided is a slurry composition for chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) of a metal. The slurry composition comprises a copolymer whose average molecular weight is from about 600,000 to about 1,300,000 and whose monomers are acrylic acid and acrylamide in a molar ratio of about 1:30 to about 30:1. The slurry... Agent: Summa, Additon & Ashe, P.A.

20090095940 - High quantum yield infranred phosphors and methods of making phosphors: Embodiments of the present disclosure include Gd3+—Nd3+ infrared phosphor compositions, methods of making Gd3+—Nd3+ infrared phosphor compositions, and the like.... Agent: Thomas, Kayden, Horstemeyer & Risley, LLP

20090095941 - Moisture-resistant deoxidant: A deoxidant composition comprising 100 parts by weight of iron powder, 0.01 to 20 parts by weight of metal halide and 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of water repellent agent. The deoxidant composition even when used in a high-humidity atmosphere can maintain oxygen absorption potency. A deoxidant pack for... Agent: Antonelli, Terry, Stout & Kraus, LLP

20090095942 - Positive electrode material for lithium secondary battery: It is a first object of the present invention to provide a lithium secondary battery using a conductive polymer such as polyaniline, which exhibits a stable electrical conductivity over a long time. To achieve the first object, there is provided a positive electrode material for a lithium secondary battery, comprising... Agent: Cooper & Dunham, LLP

20090090885 - Process for the obtention of purified heptafluoropropane: Process for the obtention of HFC-227ea having a reduced content of organic impurities, comprising at least subjecting a crude HFC-227ea to two distillation steps at different pressures.... Agent: Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz, LLP

20090090886 - Single-crystalline hematite rhombohedra and magnetic nanocomposites of iron and magnetite and methods of making same: The present invention relates to nanostructures, in particular to hematite rhombohedra and iron/magnetite nanocomposites, and methods of making same.... Agent: Hoffmann & Baron, LLP

20090090887 - Antifreeze compositions: where Z is a C1-C11 alkylene group, X is hydrogen or an alkali metal, R1 and R2, independently are hydrogen or methyl, R3 is a group —NR4R5 where R4 is C1-C12 alkyl or -Z-COOX and R5 is hydrogen or C1-C12 alkyl; and where the compounds of formulae II and III... Agent: Joann Villamizar Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation

20090090888 - Composition and method useful to chemical mechanical planarization of metal: A chemical mechanical polishing composition, the polishing composition includes polishing abrasive, an oxidizing agent, an accelerating compound, an inhibitor, a co-inhibitor, and a solvent as the remaining. The composition can maintain a high removal rate through polishing, meantime it has a feature to inhibit static etch rate and lower the... Agent: Sinorica, LLC

20090090889 - Method and agent for chemical conversion treatment and chemically conversion-treated members: A method is provided for chemical conversion treatment by which a chemical conversion layer attaining satisfactory substrate-covering properties, adhesion to coating and corrosion resistance can be formed on any metal structure surface. More specifically, a method for chemical conversion treatment is provided by treating a metal structure with an agent... Agent: Dilworth & Barrese, LLP

20090090890 - Compositions for dust suppression and methods: The present invention relates to compositions useful for the suppression of fugitive dust emissions and methods of suppressing dust emissions by application of an aqueous solution comprising a surfactant, wetting agent and an acrylic copolymer. The compositions of the invention are effective in wetting, penetrating and improving particle cohesion and... Agent: 3m Innovative Properties Company

20090090891 - Aromatic compound gelling agent having perfluoroalkyl group: Aromatic compounds having a perfluoroalkyl group and a gelling agent for gelling an organic liquid which is composed of any one of them. This gelling agent can gel many kinds of organic liquids by adding a small amount thereof.... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20090090892 - Liquid crystal composition and liquid crystal display device: A liquid crystal composition is provided that has a wide temperature range of a nematic phase, a suitable optical anisotropy, a large negative dielectric anisotropy and a large specific resistance, and preferably a liquid crystal composition is provided that has a larger optical anisotropy and a lower minimum temperature of... Agent: J C Patents, Inc.

20090090893 - Nanosilicon-based room temperature paints and adhesive coatings: A composite of the invention is a homogenous mixture of room temperature vulcanizing material or polymer and luminescent silicon nanoparticles. The composite can be formed into a film and can serve as a paint, adhesive, or coating, depending upon the material or polymer used. A preferred polymer is polyurethane. A... Agent: Greer, Burns & Crain

20090090894 - Separation and extraction system: Extraction systems comprising acetonitrile, water, and a saccharide selected from the group consisting of a monosaccharide, an oligosaccharide, and mixtures thereof. The systems comprise a first phase and a second phase, and the concentration of the saccharide is at least 0.5 weight/volume %.... Agent: Evan Law Group LLC

20090085001 - Liquid repellent composition, liquid repellent processing method, and article having liquid repellent film: A liquid repellent composition comprising a copolymer (I) and a copolymer (II), characterized in that the copolymer (I) containing from 65 to 95 mass % of a polymerized unit (a) (referred to as “[a1]”) and from 1 to 30 mass % of a polymerized unit (b); and the copolymer (II)... Agent: Oblon, Spivak, Mcclelland Maier & Neustadt, P.C.

20090085002 - Method of modifying surface of magnetic powder and magnetic coating material: An aspect of the present invention relates to a method of modifying a surface of a magnetic powder, comprising mixing a magnetic powder with a cyclic compound comprising at least one carboxylic group. A further aspect of the present invention relates to a magnetic coating material comprising a magnetic powder... Agent: Sughrue Mion, PLLC

20090085004 - Aircraft de-/anti-icer: This invention relates to an aircraft de-/anti-icer for use at low temperatures. In particular, the present invention provides the use of a composition comprising 1,3-propylene glycol, one or more surfactants, one or more corrosion inhibitors, one or more pH regulators and water for removing frozen water from the surfaces of... Agent: Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C.

20090085003 - Frost-preventive composition: The frost-preventive greasy composition of the invention contains (a) at least one species selected from among glycols, glycol ethers, polyalkylene glycols, polyalkylene glycol derivatives, glycerin, and glycerin derivatives, (b) at least one species selected from among soaps, urea compounds, silica gel microparticles, lecithin, and polysaccharides, (c) at least one metal... Agent: Antonelli, Terry, Stout & Kraus, LLP

20090085007 - Ophthalmic composition for contact lens: Disclosed are; a method for suppressing adsorption of a refreshing agent and/or chlorobutanol by a contact lens in an aqueous ophthalmic composition for contact lens containing a refreshing agent and/or chlorobutanol, as well as for suppressing pH decline due to degradation of chlorobutanol, wherein the method comprises preparing the composition... Agent: Merchant & Gould PC

20090085006 - Activators for oligonucleotide synthesis: wherein p is 0 or an integer from 1 to 4; X7 is O or S; R for each occurrence is a substituent, preferably each independently, a halo, a substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic group, —NR11R12, —OR13, —OC(O)R13, —C(O)OR13, or cyano; or two adjacent R groups taken together with the carbon... Agent: Hamilton, Brook, Smith & Reynolds, P.C.

20090085005 - Method for scrubbing amine-type extractant: A method for scrubbing an amine-type extractant (A) containing an amine added with hydrochloric acid, and an amine supporting a metal chloro complex ion, in a scrubbing stage constituting a solvent extraction step, characterized by substituting a chloride ion of the amine, which is added with hydrochloric acid, with sulfuric... Agent: Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP

20090085008 - Cellulose compound composition and cellulose compound film: in which * is a bonding hand for bonding with L3, R is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, m and r are an integer of 0 or more, R6 is a hydrogen atom or a substituent; L1, L2 and L3 are a single bond or a divalent linking... Agent: Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney PC

20090085009 - Fluorescent substance for light-emitting diode: A novel fluorescent substance for a light-emitting diode, emitting light of any one of three primary colors by excitation of an ultraviolet light-emitting diode. Alternatively, a novel fluorescent substance for a light-emitting diode, emitting light in a red region of a spectrum by excitation of a blue light-emitting diode. Na2SrSi2O6... Agent: Darby & Darby P.C.

20090085010 - Phosphor and manufacturing method for the same, and light source: To provide a phosphor having an emission characteristic such that a peak wavelength of light emission is in a range from 580 to 680 nm, and having a high emission intensity, and having a flat excitation band with high efficiency for excitation light in a broad wavelength range from ultraviolet... Agent: Oliff & Berridge, PLC

20090085011 - Neutron shielding composition: A composition for shielding living tissue from cosmic radiation exposure during air and space flights, using polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes incorporating metals with high neutron capture cross-sections. Methods for incorporation of such compositions into textiles, garments, and skin lotions are described.... Agent: Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

20090085012 - Multifunctional materials consisting of regioregular poly(3-alkylthiophene)s covalently attached on carbon nanotubes for photovoltaic applications: Facile ways towards the integration of the regioregular poly(3-alkylthiophene)s onto carbon nanotubes, providing multifunctional materials that combine the extraordinary properties of the carbon nanotubes with those of regioregular poly(3-alkylthiophene)s, are presented.... Agent: Saul Ewing LLP (baltimore) Attn: Patent Docket Clerk

20090085013 - Composition containing carbon black, composition for coloring and conductive composition: c

20090085014 - Zinc oxide-based transparent conductor and sputtering target for forming the transparent conductor: Proposed is a zinc oxide-based transparent conductor characterized in having zinc oxide as its primary component, containing an element at 1 to 10 atomic % which has a smaller ion radius than zinc in the zinc oxide and serves as an n-type dopant for the zinc oxide, and containing nitrogen... Agent: Howson & Howson LLP

20090085015 - Electroconductive composition, method for forming electroconductive film, and electroconductive film: An electroconductive composition including silver oxide (A) and silver salt of a fatty acid (B) containing at least one hydroxy group is provided. The electroconductive composition is capable of forming an electroconductive film at a low temperature and in a short period. The electroconductive composition is capable of adequately forming... Agent: Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz LLP

20090085018 - Colored curable composition, color filter, and solid image pickup element: The invention provides a colored curable composition including: (A) a pigment dispersion containing (a-1) a pigment, (a-2) a compound having a pigment skeletal structure and an amino group in its molecule, and (a-3) a dispersion resin; (B) an oxime-based initiator; and (C) a polymerizable compound. The invention provides a colored... Agent: Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney PC

20090085017 - Colored curable composition, colored pattern and color filter using the same: A colored curable composition containing a pigment (A) made into fine particles in the presence of sodium chloride (NaCl), an alkali soluble resin (B), a polymerizable compound (C), a photopolymerization initiator (D), and a solvent (E), wherein the pigment is included at 40 mass % to 70 mass % with... Agent: Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney PC

20090085016 - High optical contrast pigment and colorful photosensitive composition employing the same and fabrication method thereof: A high optical contrast pigment and colorful photosensitive composition employing the same are disclosed. The composition comprises a solvent, an alkali-soluble resin, reactive monomer, and a modified pigment which has low crystallization. The low crystallization degree means that the grain size variation R is not more 80%, wherein the grain... Agent: Thomas, Kayden, Horstemeyer & Risley, LLP

20090085019 - Use of uv absorbers in the production of transparent polyamide molded parts: The invention relates to a polyamide molding compound melt comprising a UV absorber for the production of transparent plastic products or molded parts, which have a reduced transmission for light up to a wavelength of 400 nm. The polyamide molding compound melt according to the invention is characterized in that... Agent: Browdy And Neimark, P.l.l.c. 624 Ninth Street, Nw