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PATENT BRIEFING

CHINA

• Preparation of corrosion resistant coating mixture containing zinc nanoparticles Sun, H. Faming Zhuanli Shenqing Gongkai Shuomingshu 1341776 (2002)
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EUROPE

• Chemical sensors from nanoparticle/dendrimer composite materials Vossmeyer, T., Yasuda, A., Muellen, K., and Bauer, R. E. [Sony International (Europe) GmbH Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der Wissenschaften EV] Eur Pat App,? 1278061 ( 2003 )
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• Foamable thermoplastic elastomer composition containing volatile blowing agent and expandable microspheres Tasaka, M., and Mizuno, H. [Riken Technos Corporation] Eur Pat Appl 1275688 ( 2003 )
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• Microencapsulation of red phosphorus with urea-resorcinol-formaldehyde resins Peerlings, H., Wagner, M., and Podszun, W. [Bayer A-G] Eur Pat Appl 1262453 ( 2002 )
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• Nearly spherical crystalline graphite microparticles with bent laminate internal structure for anodes and fuel cells and production Fukuda, K., Tsunawaki, T., Umeno, T., Murayama, K., and Hara, Y. [Mitsui Mining Co, Ltd] Eur Pat Appl 1262454 ( 2002 )
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• Process for preparation of leather using heat-expandable polymer microcapsule Forslund, P., Nilsson, S., Soederberg, 0., Hankey, R., Langridge, D., and Cruickshank, D. [Akzo Nobel NV] Eur Pat Appl 1279746 ( 2003 )
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• Production of red phosphorus microencapsulated with urea-formaldehyde resins Wagner, M., Podszun, W., and Peerlings, H. [Bayer A-G] Eur Pat Appl 1262452 ( 2002 )
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GERMANY

• Implants from porous, and hollow microspheres, nanospheres and particles Quelle, G. Ger Offen 10126246 ( 2002 )
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ITALY

• Two-component pressure-sensitive adhesive with activator contained in dispersed micro-capsules Bagnulo, R. Ital Appl 2000M1001446 ( 2001)
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JAPAN

• Coating compositions and layers containing inorganic oxide microparticles and antireflec-tive coatings and films Yoshihara, T. [Dainippon Printing Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003 27003 (2003)
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• Crystalline polyester microspheres with narrow distribution of diameters and their prep-aration Mukaide, T., and Kenmoku, T. [Canon Inc] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2002356558 (2002)
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• CVD app., and method for uniform formation of films on the surface of microparticles Honda, Y., Suzuki, M., and Kobayashi, T. [U Tech KK] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003 13229 (2003)
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• Equipment and method for manufacture of deposit of glass microparticles Nakamura, M., and Oishi, T. [Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2002338257
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• Heat-developable diazo recording material using microencapsulated diazonium salts Ito, K. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2002362032 (2002)
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• Heat-mode-laser-drawing presensitized lithographic master plates including microencap-sulated crosslinking agents Ohashi, H., and Maemoto, K. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003 05366 (2003)
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• Heat-storing microcapsules for building materials or cloths Ishiguro, M., and Mori, S. [Mitsubishi Paper Mills, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003 03158 (2003)
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• Liquid-phase synthesis of metal or metal-chalcogen nanoparticles and high-density phase-change optical disks therewith Waki, K. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003 13117 (2003)
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• Manufacture of rare earth oxide nanoparticle Adachi, K., Imanaka, N., and Masui, T. jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003 34526 (2003)
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• Manufacture of soft microsphere gels which are easily disintegrated by rubbing Yoshimura, A. [Harber Kenkyusho KK] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003 01095 (2003)
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• Manufacture of thermal foaming polymeric microspheres by suspension polymerization Tazaki, Y., Asai, G., and Satake, Y. [Kureha Chemical Industry Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2002363537 (2002)
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• Manufacture of thermally expandable microcapsules with excellent heat and solvent resist-ance Kawaguchi, Y., Omura, T., and Furukawa, T. [Sekisui Chemical Co, Ltd Tokuyama Sekisui Industry Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003 01098 (2003)
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• Method and apparatus for manufacture of glass rod by deposition of glass microparticles Nakamura, M., and Oishi, T. [Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2002338256 (2002)
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• Method and device for treatment of exhaust gas with capturing microparticles Takada, T., Tsutsumi, K., Ito, H., and Kinouchi, S. [Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003 27920 (2003)
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• Method for detecting microorganism using immunological microparticle method and bioluminescence method Kichiyama, M., and Kamiguchi, T. [Taiyo Kagaku Kogyo Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003 04747 (2003)
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• Method for liquid-phase synthesis of metal or metal-chalcogen nanoparticle for phase-change optical recording medium Waki, K. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003 20228 (2003)
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• Method for manufacturing homogeneous sodium microparticle dispersions Suzuki, M. [Nuclear Fuel Industries, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003 27112 (2003)
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• Method for manufacture of films having microparticle monolayers with high densities Ogawa, S. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2002346466 (2002)
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• Microcapsule and heat developable diazo recording material Ichikawa, K. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2002362031 (2002)
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• Microcapsuled photoimaging materials for thermal-development Nigorikawa, K., and Nagata, K. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2002351059 (2002)
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• Microcapsules having composite wall including thick outer shell made of one compound for heat/pressure-sensitive recording materials Kubota, Y., Suzuki, M., and Shinbo, K. [Asahi Optical Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2002336682 (2002)
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• Moldings including phosphor microcapsules and method and apparatus for examination of stress fatigue of the moldings Oyazato, N., and Kita, Y. [Toshiba Corp] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2002371191 (2002)
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• Multicolor recording material containing pressure-sensitive microcapsules Suzuki, M. [Pentax Corporation] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003 01949 (2003)
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• Multicolor thermal printing material containing microencapsulated color former and diphenyl alkylene compound Takemasa, K. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2002337454 (2002)
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• Multicolor thermal printing material containing pressure-sensitive and heat-and-pressure sensitive microcapsules Suzuki, M. [Pentax Corporation] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003 01950 (2003)
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• Pressure-sensitive heat-sensitive recording material containing microcapsules Kubota, Y., Suzuki, M., and Shinbo, K. [Pentax Corporation] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2002370462 (2002)
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• Semiconductor nanoparticles having functional groups on surfaces and their manufacture Kuwahata, S., and Torimoto, T. [Hitachi Software Engineering Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003 25299 (2003)
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• Thermal recording paper containing microcapsuled diazonium compound and solution containing microcapsules therefor Ito, K. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2002370456 (2002)
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PCT

• Dissolvable nanocapsules, and microcapsules, method for their production and use for active substances Panzner, S. [Novosom AG] PCT Int Appl 02 96551 (2002)
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• Expandable microspheres for foam insulation and methods Glorioso, J., Burgess, J. H., Tang, J., Dimonie, V. L., and Klein, A. [Apache Products Company Lehigh University] PCT Int App,? 02 96635 (2002)
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• Foam insulation made with expandable microsphere blowing agents and methods Glorioso, J., and Burgess, J. H. [Apache Products] PCT Int Appl 02 96984 (2002)
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• Immunogenic compositions containing antigens, gene vectors, and adjuvants-loaded biode-gradable microspheres for treating asthma, infection, autoimmune disease, and cancer Lopes, S. C., and Rodrigues, Jr, J. M. [Universidade Federal De Minas Gerais-Ufmg] PCT Int Appl 03 07869 (2003)
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• Improved methods of transfection of apoAl gene into mouse liver for regulating cholesterol metabolism using gas microspheres and ultrasound Davidson, M. N. PCT Int Appl 03 06608 (2003)
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• Injectable sustained-release microspheres of huperzine A compounds Liu, W., Song, J., Chu, D., and Liu, K. [Shandong Luye Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd] PCT Int Appl 03 04024 (2003)
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• Light-emitting nanoparticles and method of making same Korgel, B. A., and Johnston, K. P. [Board of Regents, University of Texas System] PCT Int Appl 03 03982 (2003)
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• Magnetic nanoparticle conjugates and methods of use Perez, M. J., Josephson, L., and Weissleder, R. [The General Hospital Corporation] PCT Int Appl 02 98364 (2002)
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• Magnetic nanoparticles for bioseparation application and methods for producing same Xu, Z., and Gu, Y. [Governors of the University of Alberta] PCT Int Appl 03 05029 (2003)
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• Method, device and equipment for wet separation of magnetic microparticles Broyer, P., and Jeandey, C. [Biomerieux Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique] PCT Int Appl 03 02260 (2003)
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• Method of prepg. nanoparticle coated crystals by copptg. the nanoparticles and the crystal forming material using non-solvents Moore, B. D., and Cunningham, D. B. [University of Strathclyde] PCT Int Appl 03 02225 (2003)
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• Microencapsulated catalyst for organic synthesis, methods of preparation, and methods of use thereof Ley, S. V., Ramarao, C., Shirley, I. M., Smith, S. C., and Tapolczay, D. J. [Avecia Limited] PCT Int Appl 03 06151 (2003)
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• Nanoparticle formulations containing halofantrine Dumpleton, D. R., Holland, S. J., and Leonard, G. S. [Smithkline Beecham PLC] PCT Int Appl 02 94223 (2002)
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• Nanoparticles containing spironolactone Vergnault, G., Grenier, P., and Nhamias, A. [Jagotec A-G] PCT Int Appl 02102391 (2002)
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• Pharmaceutical and diagnostic nanoparticles for treating targeted tissues and cells Shorr, R., and Rodriguez, R. [Cornerstone Pharmaceuticals] PCT Int Appl 02102311 (2002)
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• Polyvalent nanoparticles for diagnosis and therapy Nagy, J. 0., Bargatze, R. F., Jutila, J. W., Cutler, J. E., Han, Y., Glee, P. M., and Pascual, D. [Ligocyte Pharmaceuticals, Inc Montana State University-Bozeman] PCT Int Appl 02100325 (2002)
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• Preparation of graded semiconductor films by the layer-by-layer assembly of nanoparticles Kotov, N. A. [The Board of Regents for Oklahoma State University] PCT Int App,? 03 01575 (2003) Process for producing heat-expandable microcapsule with good heat and solvent resistance Kawaguchi, Y., Omura, T., and Furukawa, T. [Sekisui Chemical Co, Ltd Tokuyama Sekisui Co, Ltd] PCT Int Appl 03 00402 (2003)
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• Silicon nanoparticle electronic switches Nayfeh, M. H., Therrien, J., and Smith, A. D. [The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois] PCT Int Appl 03 01570 (2003)
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• Vegetable protein-based microcapsules Richard, J., and Morteau, S. [Mainelab] PCT Int Appl 02 92217 (2002)
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• Water fire extinguishers microencapsulated with flame-retardant polymers Parrish, C. F. [National Aeronautics and Space Administration] PCT Int Appl 02 96519 (2002)
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USA

• Application of catalytic metal nanoparticles to high-temperature water systems to decrease stress-corrosion cracking Andresen, P. L., Angeliu, T. M., Kim, Y. J., Diaz, T. P., and Hettiarachchi, S. US Pat Appl Publ 20030012686 (2003)
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• Bio-barcodes based on oligonucleotide-modified nanoparticles Mirkin, C. A., Park, S. J., and Nam, J. M. US Pat Appl Publ 20020192687 (2002)
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• Colloidal metal labeled microparticles for therapeutic applications Reb, P., Domas, L., Boschetti, E., and Leroy, L. M. P. US Pat Appl Publ 20020187172 (2002)
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• Differentially expressed genes selected by optical sorting of cDNA libraries immobilized on microparticles and competitively hybridized to labeled probes Albrecht, G., Brenner, S., and Dubridge, R. B. [Lynx Therapeutics, Inc] US 6511802 (2003)
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• Durable golf ball compositions containing microencapsulated healing agent Harris, K. M., and Rajagopalan, M. US Pat Appl Publ 20030013551 (2003)
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• Gold nanoparticles having oligonucleotides attached and their use in hybridization assays Mirkin, C. A., Letsinger, R. L., Mucic, R. C., Storhoff, J. J., Elghanian, R., and Taton, T. A. [Nanosphere, Inc] US 6506564 (2003)
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• Hydrophobic coating compositions containing microparticles, articles coated with said compositions, and processes for manufacturing same Brown, J. F. [Cytonix Corporation] US 6495624 (2002)
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