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CHINA

• Hollow glass microspheres from fly ash for heat-insulating asphalt Yu, Y., Wang, Z., Liu, Y., and Lin, X. Faming Zhuanli Shenqing Gongkai Shuomingshu 1227861 ( 1999) GERMANY
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JAPAN

• Liposomes containing membrane-active phospholipids and amphiphiles for the transfer of DNA into eukaryotic cells Zeisig, R., and Walther, W. [Max-Delbrueck-Centrurn fuer Molekulare Medizin] Ger Offen 19959690 (2000)
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• Aqueous compositions containing slow-release microcapsules of fragrant substances Yasue, R., Hagiwara, H., Takagi, E., and Kiyama, K. [Lion Corp] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2000159661 (2000)
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• Fire-resistant adhesives containing microcapsulated phosphate flame retardants and adhe-sive tapes therewith Terashima, T., Okumura, A., Ichikawa, H., and Hosokawa, T. [Nitto Denko Corp] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2000169811 (2000)
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• Fragrance-releasing products containing perfume-impregnated ceramic balls or perfume microcapsules Hashikuchi, 0., and Hashikuchi, H. •Thn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2000152981 ( 2000)
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• Low-temperature-fixing electrophotographic microcapsule toner Nakamura, T. [Ticona GmbH] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2000147829 (2000)
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• Manufacture of microcapsules with good storage stability and controlled particle size Watanabe, Y., Tashiro, N., Okuno, S., Tsukuda, K., and Hirokawa, T. [Dainippon Ink and Chemicals Inc] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2000140617 (2000)
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• Microcapsulated curing catalysts showing stable curing-starting temperature and their polymer compositions with good storage stability for semiconductor sealants Hotta, Y., Fujieda, S., and Kajiura, S. [Toshiba Corp] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2000186132 ( 2000)
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• Multicolor therrnal printing material using microencapsulated leuco dye Watanabe, K. [Oji Paper Co Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2000177251 (2000)
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• Polymer microspheres and their suspensions with reduced byproduct particles Hirano, T., and Osakabe, N. [Client International Limited] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2000186104 (2000) Thermal recording material using microencapsulated color forrner Nagata, K., and Washisu, S. [Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2000141907 ( 2000) Water-soluble microcapsules and their manufacture Shinno, Y. [Chiyoda Corporation K K] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2000185229 (2000)
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KOREA

• Microcapsule manufacturing method Lee, W. C., and Won, K. S. [Hansol Paper Co] Repub Korea 9704692 (1997) Stable liposomes containing polymeric emulsifiers Lee, S.-M., and Jo, W.-K. [Lucky Co Ltd] Repub Korea 9504326 (1995)
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• Analytic apparatus consisting of composite arrays utilizing microspheres Chee, M. S., Auger, S. R., and Stuelpnagel, J. R. [Mumma Inc] PCP Int Appl 00 39587 (2000)
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PCT

• Cationic lipids for use liposomes for drug delivery Xiang, G. [Vanderbilt University] PCP Int Appl 00 30444 (2000)
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• Expandable polymeric microspheres and their production and uses Soane, D. S., and Houston, M. R. [ZMS L1C] PUT Int Appl 00 37547 (2000)
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• Liposomal nifiumic acid as transdermal anti-inflammatory drug Demetzos, K., Kammenou, H., Rallis, M., Papaioannou, G., Georgopoulos, A., Tsamouris, G., Hatziantoniou, S., Giannisis, G., Nounesis, G., and Savva, D. C. [PN Gerolymatos SA] PUT Int Appl 00 38681 (2000)
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• Liposomes containing folate-polymer conjugates for administration to multidrug resistant cells Gabizon, A. A., Zalipsky, S., Goren, R. D., and Horowitz, A. T. [Hadasit Medical Research Services & Development Ltd Alza Corporation] PUT Int Appl 00 35422 (2000)
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• Method and apparatus for liposome production Baker, M. T., and Heriot, W. A. [Optime Therapeutics Inc] PUT Int Appl 00 29103 (2000)
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• Microencapsulation for producing recording sheet Yao, P. C., Mislankar, D. G., Bane, G. E., and Rourke, J. K. [Mead Fine Papers] PUT Int Appl 00 30860 (2000)
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• Patterned binding of functionalized microspheres for optical diffraction-based biosensors Everhart, D. S., Kaylor, R. M., and McGrath, K. [Kimberly-Clark Worldwide Inc] PUT Int Appl 00 34781 (2000)
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• Pharmaceutical liposoxnes containing lipids and drug-polymer complexes Lau, J. R. [SDG Inc] PCT Int Appl 00 32167 (2000)
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• Repositionable microsphere adhesive coated article Crandall, M. D., and Cooprider, T. E. [3M Innovative Properties Company] PCT Int Appl 00 36041 (2000)
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ROMANIA

• Preparation of amphiphilic liposomes for pharmaceutic and cosmetic use Manzatu, I., Stanescu, S. S., Bragarea, S., and Nedelcu, R. [SC `Tehman' SRL Bucuresti] Rom 109997 (1996)
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RUSSIA

• Liposomal vesicles containing cytochrome C Shanskaya, A. I., Krivoruchko, B. I., Bulusheva, E. V., Yakovleva, T. E., Puchkova, S. M., Nedachina, N. A., Smirnov, A. V., and Kashina, E. A. [Rossiiskii Nauchno-IssledovatePskii Institut Gematologii i Transfuziologii] Russ 2110990 ( 1998)
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• Production of metal ion-containing alumina microspheres Zolotovskii, B. P., Bakaev, A. Y., Taraban, E. A., Klimova, 0. A., Bujanov, R. A., Perevalov, A. F., and Kharitonov, V. I. [Institut Kataliza im G K Boreskova SO RAN] Russ 2123974 (1998)
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USA

• Liposomal transfection method Kinnunen, P., Paukku, T., Lauraeus, S., and Huhtaniemi, I. US 6074667 (2000)
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