| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 6379500 |
Silica-based sols |
April 30, 2002 |
| An aqueous silica-based sol comprising a nitrogen-containing organic compound and silica-based particles with a specific surface area of at least 300 square meters per gram of silica. The invention further relates to a process for the production of an aqueous silica-based sol comprising |
| 6379294 |
Process for preparing esterquats |
April 30, 2002 |
| A process for preparing an esterquat composition comprising (a) reacting a tertiary amine according to formula I: ##STR1##wherein R.sup.1 represents a C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 hydrocarbon group, R.sup.2 represents a C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 hydrocarbon group, a --R.sup.4 --OH group or a --CH.sub.2 [ |
| 6376578 |
Epihalohydrin-based resins having a reduced halogen content |
April 23, 2002 |
| The invention comprises an aqueous solution comprising a water-soluble, polyamidoamine- epichlorohydrin resin, said solution having a reduced halogen content and effective wet strength agent properties, obtained by subjecting an aqueous solution comprising a water-soluble polyamido-a |
| 6376575 |
Aqueous coating composition comprising an addition polymer and a rheology modifier |
April 23, 2002 |
| An aqueous coating composition comprising a mixture of 90 to 99 wt. % of a filmforming binder composition comprising an alkali non-swellable core-shell addition polymer dispersion (I), and 1-10 wt. % of a rheology modifying addition polymer dispersion (II). It is required that the total |
| 6376405 |
Process for producing anionic clay using two types of alumina compounds |
April 23, 2002 |
| An economical and environment-friendly process for the synthesis of anionic clays with carbonate and/or hydroxide anions as the charge-balancing interlayer species is disclosed. The process involves reacting a slurry including an aluminum source and a magnesium source, the aluminum sourc |
| 6365717 |
Peptides and nucleic acid sequences related to the Epstein Barr virus |
April 2, 2002 |
| The present invention relates to peptides immunochemically reactive with antibodies to the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), nucleic acid sequences encoding these peptides, monoclonal antibodies against these peptides, cell lines capable of producing monoclonal antibodies and anti-idiotype a |
| 6365604 |
Antipsychotic substituted piperidine derivatives |
April 2, 2002 |
| ##STR1##The present invention relates to certain novel substituted piperidine derivatives of formula (I) to processes for their preparation, to pharmaceutical formulations containing them and to their use in medical therapy, particularly in the treatment of psychotic disorders. |
| 6365070 |
Formaldehyde-free flame retardant treatment for cellulose-containing materials |
April 2, 2002 |
| An aqueous finishing composition for cellulose-containing materials, comprising a hydroxyalkyl-functional organophosphorus flame retardant (which contains a substantially non-volatile component at the curing temperature) and a non-formaldehyde cross-linking agent (such as a polycarbo |
| 6362238 |
Nonionic cellulose ether with improved thickening properties |
March 26, 2002 |
| The present invention relates to associative cellulose ethers with improved thickening effects, especially in paint. The improvement depends on the presence of a hydrophobic modifying group of the general formula ##STR1##where R is an aliphatic group of 12-22 carbon atoms and n is a numb |
| 6358435 |
Phlegmatization of cyclic ketone peroxides |
March 19, 2002 |
| The present invention relates to a composition comprising cyclic ketone peroxide and a phlegmatizer having a 95% boil-off point falling in the range of 220-265.degree. C., most preferably 235-250.degree. C. A preferred peroxide is cyclic methyl ethyl ketone peroxide. Preferably, a si |
| 6355141 |
Process for the production of paper |
March 12, 2002 |
| A process for the production of paper in which cellulosic fibers are treated with microparticles comprising shell-formed carbon allotrope particles, paper obtainable from this process, and a drainage and/or retention agent comprising at least partially hydrophilic, anionic microparti |
| 6355094 |
Material for the removal of gaseous impurities from a gas mixture |
March 12, 2002 |
| Porous, preferably dimensionally stable material and a method for using for the removal of gaseous impurities from a gas mixture, such as H.sub.2 S, COS, CH.sub.2, and SO.sub.2, into the pores of which there is incorporated a secondary amine which chemically bonds with the constituents t |
| 6350715 |
Preparation of an activated catalyst using an inert gas in the absence of hydrogen |
February 26, 2002 |
| The invention pertains to a process for preparing an activated catalyst, to the activated catalyst composition and the use thereof in the conversion of hydrocarbon feedstocks, such as isomerisation. The catalyst composition comprising a Group VIII noble metal and a hydrocarbon-substitute |
| 6350412 |
Microsample tube with reduced dead volume and barcode capability |
February 26, 2002 |
| A micro sample tube is disclosed which is of a standard size on the exterior, but which has a reduced internal volume. A slope of an inner wall of the sample tube is a second order or higher curve, and is preferably a circle. Dead volume is reduced, and standard barcode labels can be |
| 6345654 |
Continuous polyester filament and articles comprising the same |
February 12, 2002 |
| A process for manufacturing continuous polyester filament yarn for technical applications from a polymer over 90% of the chains of which are composed of ethylene terephthalate units, via a one-step spinning process, with the undrawn filaments having a crystallinity smaller than 16% and t |
| 6342231 |
Haemophilus parasuis vaccine and diagnostic |
January 29, 2002 |
| A cellfree extract of Haemophilus parasuis that exhibits toxic activity is described. The cellfree extract is useful as a vaccine or diagnostic reagent. |
| 6334947 |
Catalyst comprising at least a hydrogenation metal component and a synthetic clay and a process |
January 1, 2002 |
| The invention pertains to a catalyst at least comprising a hydrogenation metal component and a swelling synthetic clay consisting of elemental clay platelets, with the average diameter of the clay platelets not exceeding 1 micron and the average degree of stacking of the clay platelets n |
| 6333290 |
Process for producing anionic clays using magnesium acetate |
December 25, 2001 |
| Economical and environment-friendly processes for the synthesis of anionic clays and anionic clay-like materials with acetate anions as the charge-balancing interlayer species are disclosed. The processes involve combining a slurry of a gibbsite or its thermally treated form with a s |
| 6329457 |
Cure parameters in rubber vulcanization |
December 11, 2001 |
| A vulcanized rubber composition which comprises the vulcanization reaction product of 100 parts by weight of at least one natural or synthetic rubber; 0.1 to 25 parts by weight of sulfur and/or a sufficient amount of a sulfur donor to provide the equivalent of 0.1 to 25 parts by weight o |
| 6322690 |
Chemical method |
November 27, 2001 |
| The invention relates to a process for production of an alkaline hydrogen peroxide solution and an acidified alkali metal salt solution containing chlorate in an electrochemical cell including an anode compartment provided with an anode and a cathode compartment provided with an oxygen |
| 6320084 |
Process for the preparation of glyceraldehyde and derivatives thereof |
November 20, 2001 |
| The invention pertains to a process for the preparation of glyceraldehyde, or an acetal or a hemiacetal thereof, characterized in that 3-butene-1,2-diol is dissolved in a lower alkanol and is subjected to ozonolysis to obtain a 3-hydroperoxy-3-alkoxy-propane-1,2-diol, which is subjec |
| 6319558 |
Process for manufacture of superabsorbent-coated yarn |
November 20, 2001 |
| A process for the manufacture of a yarn provided with a superabsorbent material having a swelling value of at least 60 and having hydrophilic properties which is capable of absorbing and retaining quantities of water, wherein the process includes applying an aqueous solution of a wat |
| 6316584 |
Method for producing polyesters and copolyesters |
November 13, 2001 |
| For the production of polyesters and copolyesters, coprecipitates are used individually or in a mixture as polycondensation catalysts, the coprecipitates being prepared by simultaneous hydrolytic precipitation of a titanium compound and a metallic compound of a metal selected from the |
| 6313180 |
Steroid compounds having contraceptive and anti-osteoporosis activity |
November 6, 2001 |
| The invention relates to a steroid compound having the formula (I) ##STR1##comprising a ring E, said ring sharing carbon atoms at position 16 and 17 with the five-membered ring D and being .alpha. with respect to said D-ring. In addition, the carbon atom at position 17 is substituted wit |
| 6313139 |
Benzylamine derivatives which are useful in treating psychiatric disorders |
November 6, 2001 |
| The present invention relates to certain novel benzylamine derivatives, to processes for their preparation, to pharmaceutical formulations containing them and to their use in medical therapy, particularly in the treatment of depression. |
| 6313108 |
Orally active androgens |
November 6, 2001 |
| Novel, orally active androgens are 7.alpha.-substituted .DELTA..sup.14 -nandrolone derivatives. The compounds satisfy the general formula: ##STR1##whereinR.sub.1 is O, (H,H), (H,OR), NOR, with R being hydrogen, (C.sub.1-6) alkyl, or (C.sub.1-6) acyl;R.sub.2 is selected from the group con |
| 6312928 |
Transcription based amplification of double stranded DNA targets |
November 6, 2001 |
| The present invention is directed to a transcription based amplification method for the amplification of DNA targets. With the method of the present invention an isothermal transcription based amplification method is provided for the amplification of double stranded DNA. The method of |
| 6312774 |
Wood preservation utilizing polymeric phenol sulfide |
November 6, 2001 |
| An article comprising wood can be preserved by applying to the wood an effective amount for the preservation of the wood of a polymeric phenol sulfide having a tri- or higher sulfide bridge therein, which can be a polymeric alkyl phenol sulfide, such as one containing an alkyl group |
| 6312198 |
Geogrid and civil engineering structure comprising such a geogrid |
November 6, 2001 |
| The invention pertains to a geogrid including drawn, polymeric longitudinal straps which run parallel or substantially parallel to each other and polymeric transverse straps bonded to the longitudinal straps, with the crosswise elastic modulus of the transverse straps being less than 15% |
| 6306602 |
Oligonucleotides that can be used in the amplification and detection of CMV nucleic acid |
October 23, 2001 |
| The sensitivity and reliability (robustness) of CMV mRNA detection is greatly dependent on the selection of suitable oligonucleotides for amplification, since there is sequence variation among strains of CMV potentially in every region of the genome. The present invention is concerne |
| 6303595 |
Use of mirtazapine for treating sleep apneas |
October 16, 2001 |
| The compound mirtazapine is found to be effective in treating sleep apneas. Optionally, mirtazapine is combined with an SSRI such as fluoxetin. |
| 6299852 |
Process for production of a chemical compound |
October 9, 2001 |
| The invention concerns a process of continuously producing hydrogen peroxide by direct reaction between hydrogen and oxygen in a gaseous reaction mixture in contact with a catalyst maintained in a reactor, wherein a gaseous reaction mixture containing hydrogen and oxygen is supplied |
| 6288085 |
Piperidine derivatives for treating psychoses |
September 11, 2001 |
| The present invention relates to certain novel piperidine derivatives, to processes for their preparation, to pharmaceutical formulations containing them and to their use in medical therapy, particularly in the treatment of psychotic disorders. ##STR1## |
| 6284090 |
Method for supplying a fluid |
September 4, 2001 |
| A method for supplying a multicomponent fluid thermosetting resin gluing system in which a first fluid component is brought to flow in a first stream, and a second fluid component is brought to flow in a second stream, wherein the second stream is brought to encircle the first stream. |
| 6281243 |
Derivatives of azetidine and pyrrolidine |
August 28, 2001 |
| The invention relates to a compound having formula (I) wherein A is an optionally unsaturated 5- or 6-membered ring, which may comprise a heteroatom selected from N, O and S and which may be substituted with oxo or (1-6C)alkyl; R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently H, (1-6C) |
| 6271023 |
Module made of at least two-type hollow fibres, and production of same |
August 7, 2001 |
| Membrane module and process for its manufacture, wherein the membrane module contains at least two groups of hollow-fiber membranes, the groups arranged in layers and capable of being fed independently by fluids. The membrane module has a housing shell comprising a channel-shaped housing |
| 6270770 |
Chicken anaemia agent broiler vaccine |
August 7, 2001 |
| The present invention for the first time discloses a health problem in broilers at about 3-5 weeks, resulting in significant production losses, and demonstrates that these production losses can be prevented by a live attenuated CAA vaccine for mucosal administration. |
| 6270674 |
Membrane module with unilaterally embedded hollow fiber membranes |
August 7, 2001 |
| A membrane module for substance-specific treatment of a fluid includes a housing with a bundle of hollow-fiber membranes with semipenneable, porous walls. The hollow-fiber membranes are embedded in a sealing compound only at one end, and flow around the second end is substantially unrest |
| 6270532 |
Element for washing or treating a yarn or similar structure with a fluid |
August 7, 2001 |
| The invention pertains to an element (21) for washing or treating a yarn or similar structure with a fluid, the element comprising a cavity (23) for guiding the yarn and at least one fluid jet (26) for directing the fluid into the yarn, characterised in that the cavity (23) is tube-shape |
| 6264931 |
Hair conditioner and 2 in 1 conditioning shampoo |
July 24, 2001 |
| A 2-in-1 conditioning shampoo includes an anionic surfactant and a cationic hair conditioning agent. The cationic hair conditioning agent is a fatty aliphatic quaternary ammonium compound having ester linkages. The cationic hair conditioning agent can be prepared by reacting an alkanol a |
| 6262135 |
Polyurethane foam containing a blend of monomeric and oligomeric flame retardants |
July 17, 2001 |
| A flame retardant blend is disclosed that comprises: (a) a monomeric halogenated organic flame retardant that is adapted for use in a polyurethane foam formulation; and (b) an oligomeric organophosphate flame retardant having a phosphorus content of no less than about 10%, by weight, |
| 6258803 |
C-11 substituted steroids for treating menopausal complaints |
July 10, 2001 |
| A C-11 substituted steroid and a method of use of a C-11 substituted steroid to provide an estrogenic effect to a human or animal. |
| 6258414 |
Process for siliconizing industrial woven fabrics |
July 10, 2001 |
| Industrial woven fabrics made from synthetic fibers are coated with silicone, in particular for use in airbags, by coating the fabric with an aqueous emulsion containing organosiloxanes. The fabrics obtained from the weaving process are coated in the raw state with the aqueous emulsion |
| 6251887 |
17.beta.-aryl(arylmethyl)oxy(thio)alkyl-androstane derivatives |
June 26, 2001 |
| The invention relates to 17.beta.-aryl(arylmethyl)oxy(thio)alkyl-androstane derivatives having general formula (I), wherein R.sub.1 is (H,OR), (H,OSO.sub.3 H) or NOR; with R being H, (C.sub.1-6)alkyl or (C.sub.1-6)acyl; each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is independently hydrogen or (C.sub. |
| 6251624 |
Apparatus and method for detecting, quantifying and characterizing microorganisms |
June 26, 2001 |
| A method and apparatus for performing microbial antibiotic susceptibility testing include disposable, multi-chambered susceptibility plates and an automated plate handler and image acquisition and processing instrument is described. The susceptibility plates are inoculated with a suitabl |
| 6242631 |
Triaryl phosphate ester composition |
June 5, 2001 |
| The invention relates to a composition of mixed alkylated triphenyl phosphate esters comprising no less than 65% to about 100%, by weight, monoalkylphenyl diphenyl phosphate, up to about 30%, by weight, dialkylphenyl phenyl phosphate, up to about 3%, by weight, trialkylphenyl phospha |
| 6242095 |
Polyester yarn with good rubber adhesion made of core-sheath fibers with two different types of |
June 5, 2001 |
| Core-sheath fibers are useful as textile reinforcing materials in rubber items having rubber adhesion of 180 to 260 N/2 cm. The fiber core is a high-melting (co)polyester and the sheath is a high-melting unsaturated copolyester. The high-melting unsaturated copolyester is made from at |
| 6241991 |
Aviadenovirus |
June 5, 2001 |
| The invention relates to a new aviadenovirus which was isolated from a pigeon. The aviadenovirus according to the present invention comprises group-I specific antigen and cannot be neutralized by antiserum against any of the FAV serotypes 1-12. The present invention also relates to an |
| 6239183 |
Method for controlling the rheology of an aqueous fluid and gelling agent therefor |
May 29, 2001 |
| A method for controlling the rheology of aqueous systems, particularly for those intended for underground use, includes injecting an aqueous fluid containing a surfactant gelling agent into the system. The surfactant gelling agents are, for example, fatty aliphatic amidoamine oxides, sal |
| 6232451 |
Process for the preparation of organic azides |
May 15, 2001 |
| A process for the addition of an azide function to an organic compound in which process a mixture is prepared by adding an epoxide-derivative of the organic compound and an alkali metal azide salt to a solvent is described. The mixture is heated to a reaction temperature at which the |
