PATENT BRIEFING
CHINA
- Conjugated linoleic acid or its ester microcapsule Wumanjiang, A., Zhang, Y., Wen, B., Fan, L., Ma, L., Dong, X., Liu, Y., and Yang, X. [Xinjiang Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences] Faming Zhuanli Shenqing Gongkai Shuomingshu 1357407 (2002)
- Immobilization of cellulose on the magnetic microsphere to enhance the enzyme stability Qiu, G. [Inner Mongolia Normal University] Faming Zhuanli Shenqing Gongkai Shuomingshu 1376792 (2002)
- Manufacture of composite microparticles for building and furniture decoration Zhang, M., and He, Z. Faming Zhuanli Shenqing Gongkai Shuomingshu 1381420 ( 2002)
- Method for preparation of nanocapsules by emulsion polymerization under high-energy ray irradiation Wang, L., Zeng, Z., and Zhang, Z. [Nanjing Zhongmai Science and Technology Development Co, Ltd] Faming Zhuanli Shenqing Gongkai Shuomingshu 1363615 (2002)
- Preparation of tablets containing microparticle extracts of Chinese medicines Zhong, J., Ruan, J., Lu, F.-E., Yu, D., and Du, Z. [Laiqi'er TCM Modernization Research and Development Co, Ltd, Wuhan] Faming Zhuanli Shenqing Gongkai Shuomingshu 1375284 (2002)
- Water-thinned ink-jet ink compositions containing phosphorescent pigment microcapsules Lu, Y., She, Y., Shen, Y., and Qian, J. [Mingqi Telecommunication Co, Ltd] Faming Zhuanli Shenqing Gongkai Shuomingshu 1368523 ( 2002)
EUROPE
- Color image forming method, and apparatus,, and microcapsule toner for use therewith Kawada, K., Shimizu, S., Ebisawa, I., Yamasaki, S., Matsuoka, Y., Yoshida, N., Kamei, K., Ono, N., Nakahara, M., Asako, K., Kobayashi, K., and Sugama, K. [Casio Computer Co, Ltd. Casio Electronics Manufacturing Co, Ltd] Eur Pat App,? 1380902 (2004)
- Dendritic polyurethane microcapsule and process for manufacturing the same Matsunami, Y., and Washizu, S. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] Eur Pat Appl 1382385 (2004)
- Microencapsulation of additives for polymers. Hoss, J. D., Jobmann, M., and Rafier, G. H. [Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der Angewandten Forschung EV] Eur Pat Appl 1380617 (2004)
FRANCE
- Aqueous dispersions of nano- or microparticles for the encapsulation of pharmaceuticals Gref, R., Amiel, C., Sebille, B., and Couvreur, P. [Centre National De La Recherche Scientifique CNRS] Fr Demande 2842106 48 (2004)
- Immunoaffinity column for purification of antibodies comprising polymeric microparticles encapsulating antigens associated with phospholipids Maincent, P., Vigneron, C., Ubrich, N., and Hoffart, V. [Universite Henri Poincare Nancy 1] Fr Demande 2842746 (2004)
- Modified-release microcapsules with slightly soluble active ingredients for oral administra-tion Guimberteau, F., Castan, C., Meyrueix, R., and Soula, G. [Flamel Technologies] Fr Demande 2842735 (2004)
GERMANY
- Composition for the production of phase change microcapsules Lin, Y. H. [China Textile Institute, Tu-Chen] Ger Offen 10330840 (2004)
- Manufacture of microparticles and nanoparticles by chemical precipitation from aqueous solutions Penth, B. Ger Offen 10235729 (2004)
- Production of actinide oxide microspheres Brandau, T., and Brandau, E. [BRACE GmbH] Ger Offen 10217138 (2004)
JAPAN
- Acrylic plastisol compositions containing thermally expandable blowing agent microcap-sules with low environmental load and yellowing-free lightweight cellular coatings therefrom Komada, Y., Tokumura, Y., and Takahara, I. [Matsumoto Yushi-Seiyaku Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004 10885 (2004)
- Carbon fibers, carbon fibrils having metal microparticles, their precursor fibers, and their manufacture with high yield Hosokawa, H., Manabe, T., Koshirai, A., and Fujii, Y. [Mitsubishi Rayon Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004 36058 (2004)
- Cationic microparticulate coatings having good weather and water resistance and their preparation Tsukiyama, F. [Daicel Chemical Industries, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004 10643 (2004)
- Chewing gums containing microencapsulated flavoring materials Fujimoto, K., Kajiura, H., Sasaki, T., Orikoshi, E., Hayashi, H., and Maeda, H. [Saneigen FFI Inc Lotte Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004 24042 (2004)
- Coating compositions for termite control containing bamboo charcoal or microcapsules of natural termiticides Sogabe, A., and Kawashima, Y. [Painthouse Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004 18481 (2004)
- Coating solution containing microcapsules and thermal recording material comprising it Ueki, Y. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004 09672 (2004)
- Conductive microparticles, manufacture of conductive microparticles, and anisotropic electric conductor materials Takechi, M. [Sekisui Chemical Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004 14409 (2004)
- Dispersion for electrophoretic display, its manufacture, and microcapsule Kobe, S., Kawai, H., Kushino, M., and Matsumoto, M. [Seiko Epson Corp Nippon Shokubai Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004 37507 (2004)
- Formation of smooth coating layers containing uncollapsed microcapsules on plastic sheets Masuda, K., and Kushino, M. [Nippon Shokubai Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004 41831 (2004)
- Heat-developable diazo recording material using microcapsule containing diazonium salt and oil Nigorikawa, K., and Sano, S. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004 50553 (2004)
- Heat-expandable microcapsules with lightweight and good heat resistance Kawaguchi, Y., and Ishii, M. [Sekisui Chemical Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004 43675 (2004)
- Light and heat-sensitive recording material using heat-response microcapsule Hanasaki, K., and Matsumoto, H. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004 58316 (2004)
- Manufacture of biodegradable microcapsules Tanaka, M., and Urakami, S. [Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004 58021 (2004)
- Manufacture of microcapsules with uniform particle size Senzu, N. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004 09002 (2004)
- Manufacture of pharmaceutical-containing microspheres with narrow size distribution and apparatus for the manufacture Hyun, S. G., Wang, H., and Murakami, M. [Amafuji Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd. MG Pharmacy Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004 35446 (2004)
- Metal microparticle dispersion containing dispersing agent, preparation thereof, translucent color film, and manufacture thereof Saito, N., and Oda, M. [Ulvac Japan, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004 51997 (2004)
- Methine dye-sensitized oxide semiconductor microparticle photoelectric element Ikeda, M., Shigaki, K., and Inoue, T. [Nippon Kayaku Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004 22387 (2004)
- Method for measuring substance immobilized on microparticle solid phase Ishikawa, E., Odawara, T., and Takenaka, H. [Sysmex Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004 20344 (2004)
- Microparticulate dispersed gel structure and microparticulate dispersion for cutting and polishing uses Izaiku, H., and Sekine, H. [Yuka Sangyo Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004 27042 (2004)
- Monodisperse solid fat microcapsules containing water-soluble substances and their man-ufacture Nakajima, T., Kukizaki, M., Shimizu, M., and Morishita, T. [Miyazaki Prefecture] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004 08015 (2004)
- Occlusal force-curable dental fillings or adhesives containing microcapsulated components Okuma, K. jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004 10529 (2004)
- Organic photoreceptors having inorganic microparticle-dispersed surface layers, electro-photography, and apparatus equipped with the same Fujimoto, S., Uchino, A., Itami, A., and Takeuchi, S. [Konica Minolta Holdings Inc] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004 38089 (2004)
- Packages for zinc oxide microparticles for cosmetics Tanaka, T., Ikeda, T., and Kataoka, Y. [Hakusui Tech Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004 10080 (2004)
- Reversible thermochromic microcapsule pigments containing gallates Senga, K., Fujita, K., and Koide, S. [Pilot Ink Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004 27047 (2004)
- Reversible thermochromic microcapsule pigments containing gallates for fibers and plastic films Senga, K., Fujita, K., and Koide, S. [Pilot Ink Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004 27048 (2004)
- Waterproof cationic microparticulate emulsion coatings showing good weather resistance and substrate adhesion and their preparation Chikiyama, F., and Miki, T. [Daicel Chemical Industries, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004 10645 (2004)
PCT
- A process for manufacturing reflector laminates containing microspheres Corradi, G. PCT Int Appl 2004 11234 (2004)
- A two-component microparticle based signal amplification system for analytical use Li, X. X. PCT Int App,? 2004 09848 (2004)
- Coded microspheres for detection of nucleic acids Toohey, B. J., and Poetter, K. F. [Genera Biosystems Pty Ltd] PCT Int Appl 2004 18500 (2004)
- Color-coded layer-by-layer microcapsules serving as combinatorial analysis libraries and as specific optical sensors Daehne, L., Baude, B., and Voigt, A. [Capsulution Nanoscience Ag] PCT Int Appl 2004 14540 (2004)
- Composite foam made from polymer microspheres reinforced with long fibers Nutt, S. R., and Vaikhanski, L. [University of Southern California] PCT Int Appl 2004 09681 (2004)
- Diagnostic polymer microspheres Springer, C., Avital, A., Stern, T., and Benita, S. [Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Hadasit Medical Research Services and Development Company Ltd] PCT Int Appl 2004 11035 (2004)
- Drug delivery capsules or microcapsules comprising antimicrobially active essential oil and use for oral care Parikh, R. M., and Kumar, L. D. [Warner-Lambert Company Llc] PCT Int Appl 2004 06896 (2004)
- Microcapsule formulations comprising herbicidal dinitroaniline compounds Sweat, J., and Dexter, R. [BASF Corporation BASF Aktiengesellschaft] PCT Int Appl 2004 08852 (2004)
- Microencapsulated pesticide composition Bell, G. A. [Syngenta Limited] PCT Int Appl 2004 17734 (2004)
- Microparticle with CD28-specific monoclonal antibodies Huenig, T. [Tegenero A-G] PCT Int Appl 2004 04768 (2004)
- Novel microencapsulation processes and compositions for electrophoretic displays Yu, W., Chen, J. D., Liao, C. Y., Gu, H., Zang, H., and Liang, R. C. [Sipix Imaging, Inc] PCT Int Appl 2004 12001 (2004)
- Process for the preparation of pharmaceutical microcapsules with enhanced taste-masking and high dissolution rate De Luigi, B. S., Mapelli, L. G., Rabaglia, L., and Boltri, L. [Eurand Pharmaceuticals Ltd] PCT Int Appl 2004 09058 (2004)
- Production of moisture-resistant microencapsulated particles using hydrolyzed cross-linkable resins Bayless, R. G. [Encap Technologies, Inc] PCT Int Appl 2004 16418 (2004)
RUSSIA
- Manufacture of sound-absorbing material based on fly ash microspheres and electro-corundum Grimailovskaya, T. P., Surnin, E. G., Kondrashov, E. K., and Kablov, E. N. [Federal'noe Gosudarstvennoe Unitarnoe Predpriyatie `Vserossiyskii Nauchno-Issledovatel'skii Institut Aviatsionnykh Materialov'] Russ 2213072 (2003)
- Metal microparticle-containing adhesives for bonding polyurethanes to metal rollers Albutova, R. E., Stepanov, E. S., Krasilnikov, F. S., Artemova, 0. V., Butorina, V. N., Kutsenko, G. V., and Asafov, V. V. [Federal'noe Gosudarstvennoe Unitarnoe Predpriyatie `Nauchno-I ssledovatel'skii Institut Polimernykh Materialov'] Russ 2199567 (2003)
- Method of manufacturing sensitizing microspheres Chikunov, V. I., and Matrenin, V. A. Russ 2211823 (2003)
- Microspheric sorbent for treatment of liquid waste to remove radionuclides, nonferrous, and heavy metal ions, and method for its manufacture Anshits, A. G., Vereshchagin, S. N., Vereshchagina, T. A., and Podoinitsyn, S. V. [Institut Khimii i Khimicheskoi Tekhnologii SO RAN] Russ 2214858 (2003)
USA
- Biologically functionalized porous microspheres Lopez, G. P., Buranda, T., Goparaju, V. R. R., Huang, J., Ista, L., and Sklar, L. A. US Pat App,? Publ 20040005352 (2004)
- Detection of nucleic acid reactions on microsphere or bead arrays Gunderson, K., Stuelpnagel, J. R., and Chee, M. S. US Pat Appl Publ 20040018491 (2004)
- Flavor microcapsules obtained by coacervation with gelatin Subramaniam, A., and Reilly, A. US Pat Appl Publ 20040041306 (2004)
- Ink compositions containing colored microparticles and ink jet recording method Ishizuka, T., and Ikeda, K. US Pat Appl Publ 20040035322 (2004)
- Microcapsule composition for electrophoretic displays Kanbe, S., Kawai, H., Kushino, M., and Matsumoto, M. US Pat Appl Publ 20040012106 (2004)
- Microencapsulated bioactive materials and method of making same D'Souza, M. J. US Pat Appl Publ 20040043079 (2004)
- Microencapsulated polymerizable compositions and self-healing polymer compositions containing thereof Skipor, A., Scheifer, S., and Olson, B. [Motorola, Inc] US Pat Appl Publ 20040007784 (2004)
- Polymer microparticles with adsorbent surfaces for biomolecules O'Hagan, D., Singh, M., Ott, G., Barackman, J., and Kazzaz, J. US Pat App,? Publ 20040022814 ( 2004)
- Presensitized lithographic plate comprising microcapsules Makino, N. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] US Pat Appl Publ 20040031408 (2004)
- Process for production of nanoparticles and microparticles by spray freezing into liquid Williams, R. 0., Johnston, K. P., Young, T. J., Rogers, T. L., Barron, M. K., Yu, Z., and Hu, J. US Pat Appl Publ 20040022861 (2004)
- Process for the preparation of flavor or fragrance microcapsules Subramaniam, A., and Reilly, A. US Pat Appl Publ 20040032036 (2004)
- Production method of microcapsule compound waterborne polyurethanes for coating fabrics Lin, Y.-S., Lin, C.-H., Chiu, L.-H., Yao, S.-L., and Lin, C.-C. [China Textile Institute] US Pat Appl Publ 20040044128 (2004)
- Reduced-density drilling fluids containing glass, ceramic, or polymer hollow microspheres Shinbach, M. P., Nwabunma, D., Chan, H. T., and D'Souza, A. S. [3M Innovative Properties Company] US Pat Appl Publ 20040033905 (2004)