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CHINA

• Conjugated-linoleate microcapsules Wumanjiang, A., Wen, B., Zhang, Y., Fan, L., Ma, L., Dong, X., and Nu, E. M. [Xinjiang Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences] Faming Zhuanli Shenqing Gongkai Shuomingshu 1357406 ( 2002)
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• Full-component active `Mailusu', its microcapsule and preparation Chen, H., You, F., Jiang, J., and Zhao, B. Faming Zhuanli Shenqing Gongkai Shuomingshu 1365823 (2002)
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• Microcapsule of the inclusion complex of conjugated linoleic acid or its derivative and cyclodextrin Wumanjiang, A., Zhang, Y., Wen, B., Fan, L., Sun, S., Tao, M., and Dong, X. [Xinjiang Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences] Faming Zhuanli Shenqing Gongkai Shuomingshu 1357408 (2002)
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• Preparation and application of nanoparticles microsphere and their bioluminescent probe Gao, M. Faming Zhuanli Shenqing Gongkai Shuomingshu 1389539 ( 2003)
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• Preparation of sustained-release, controlled-release, and functional microcapsule Wang, S., and Liu, Y. Faming Zhuanli Shenqing Gongkai Shuomingshu 1364459 (2002)
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EUROPE

• Method for stabilizing active components using polyol/polymer microcapsule, and cosmetic composition containing the microcapsule Ju, H. K., Kim, J. W., Lee, S. M., Han, S. H., and Chang, I. S. [Amorepacific Corporation] Eur Pat Appl 1421990 (2004)
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• Production of microcapsules from gum arabic and a cellulose derivative Fukasawa, M., and Hayakawa, K. [Shin-Etsu Chemical Co, Ltd] Eur Pat Appl 1421989 (2004)
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• Sunscreen spray containing spherical silica microparticles and pressurized container comprising this composition Josso, M. [L'oreal] Eur Pat Appl 1421931 (2004)
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FRANCE

• Microencapsuled insecticides and aqueous suspension of the microcapsules Inui, K., and Shigemura, T. [Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited] Fr Demande 2846853 ( 2004)
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JAPAN

• Antiblocking cellulose ester optical films with no foreign substance, solutions for adding microparticles to them, their manufacture,, and polarizers, and displays having the films Michihata, I., and Shimizu, K. [Konica Minolta Holdings Inc] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004143376 (2004)
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• Apparatus and method for manufacturing electrically conductive microparticles without aggregation Mahara, S., and Toyoshima, T. [Sekisui Chemical Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004152686 (2004)
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• Electrically conductive microparticles, organic dispersions of them, and conductive coatings using them with excellent transparency and mechanical properties Isobe, K., and Sakamoto, T. [Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha, Ltd] Jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004146079 (2004)
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• Electrophoretic display device using microcapsule containing charged particles Kizaki, S. [Casio Computer Co, Ltd] Jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004157237 (2004)
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• Enteric coated microcapsules containing hydrophilic physiologically active substances and their manufacture Iwamoto, S., Nakajima, M., and Watanabe, M. [National Food Research Institute] Jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004143084 (2004)
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• Heat-developable diazo recording material using microcapsule Mitamura, Y. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] Jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004148735 (2004)
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• Heat-developable diazo recording material using microcapsule containing diazonium salt and non-volatile component Mitamura, Y. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] Jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004148736 (2004)
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• Heat-expandable microcapsules showing simultaneous expansion at high temperature forming uniform cells Kawaguchi, Y., and Yamauchi, H. [Sekisui Chemical Co, Ltd] Jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004168789 (2004)
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• Heat-expandable microcapsules showing simultaneous expansion at high temperature forming uniform cells Kawaguchi, Y., and Yamauchi, H. [Sekisui Chemical Co, Ltd] Jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004168790 (2004)
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• Lithographic printing plate containing microcapsule containing oleophilic compound Kumata, M. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] Jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004142322 (2004)
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• Manufacture of polymer monodisperse microparticles Matsuzaki, H., Kawai, M., and Kimura, T. [Toa Gosei Chemical Industry Co, Ltd] Jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004149569 (2004)
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• Manufacture of silica microparticle dispersion using water-soluble polymer dispersing agent, and manufacture of ink-jet recording medium Suzuki, T., Endo, K., Sakai, T., and Kikuchi, M. [Konica Minolta Holdings Inc] Jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004149373 (2004)
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• Metal microparticles, adhesives and (adhesive) films therewith, and wiring board substrates therewith Ishihara, Y., Hirai, T., and Komatsu, M. [Catalysts and Chemicals Industries Co, Ltd] Jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004131780 (2004)
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• Method for manufacturing electrically conductive microparticles without aggregation Tanaka, Y., and Okuda, M. [Sekisui Chemical Co, Ltd] Jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004155814 (2004)
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• Microcapsule and thermal printing material Mori, H. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] Jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004142301 (2004)
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• Microcapsule solution containing water-dispersable polymer for suppression of coagulation, heat-sensitive recording material using the same, and full-color heat-sensitive recording material Takahashi, H., and Ito, K. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] Jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004148671 (2004)
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• Microcapsule solution containing water-soluble or water-dispersable graft polymer for improved storage stability, heat-sensitive recording material, and full-color heat-sensitive recording material Takahashi, H., and Ito, K. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] Jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004148672 (2004)
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• Microcapsules dispersed solution for manufacturing heat-sensitive recording paper Ito, K. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] Jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004142174 (2004)
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• Microencapsulated thermochromic material Ito, M. [Pilot Ink Co, Ltd] Jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004136477 (2004)
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• Process and apparatus for manufacture of thermally expanded microcapsules Sato, H., and Kosaka, Y. [Sekisui Chemical Co, Ltd] Jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004137293 (2004)
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• Retinoic acid nanocapsules Yamaguchi, Y., Igarashi, M., Mizushima, H., Takenaga, M., and Nakamura, N. [LTT Biopharma Co, Ltd] Jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004161739 (2004)
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• Rod-shaped polymer microparticles and their manufacture Chiba, F., Maeda, H., Totani, T., and Watanabe, T. Jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004161832 (2004)
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• Scale-like microcapsule organic/inorganic composite particles, and their preparation by vacuum vapor deposition Iwasaki, K. [Sony Corp] Jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004136401 (2004)
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• Thermal printing materials with high sensitivity and long shelf life and microcapsule-forming compositions therefor Yumoto, M., and Ito, K. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] Jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2004148246 (2004)
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PCT

• Agricultural-chemical microcapsule preparation made by oil/oil liquid drying and process for producing the same Yoshida, M., Hatate, Y., Kawano, Y., Uemura, Y., Mizuno, M., and Suzuki, M. [Nippon Soda Co, Ltd] PCT Int Appl 2004 49801 (2004)
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• Flexible material including controlled substance release from microcapsule Marmaropoulos, G. [Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV] PCT Int Appl 2004 48678 (2004)
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• Heat-expandable microcapsules Yamauchi, H. [Sekisui Chemical Co, Ltd] PCT Int Appl 2004 41955 (2004)
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• Ink-jet recording medium containing non-crosslinked acrylic copolymer microparticle for high glossiness and process for producing the same Suzuki, A., Tanaka, N., Yoshida, T., Kawashima, M., Hashiguchi, Y., and Matsunaga, Y. [Nippon Paper Industries Co, Ltd] PCT Int Appl 2004 43703 (2004)
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• Manufacturing of self-folding polymeric microparticles Guan, J., Hansford, D. J., and Lee, L. J. PCT Int Appl 2004 41317 (2004)
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• Microparticle-based methods and systems and applications thereof Prober, J. M., Dam, R. J., Hendrickson, E. R., Perry, M. P., Jiang, X., Cui, X., and Steenhoek, L. E. [El Du Pont de Nemours and Company] PCT Int Appl 2004 44232 (2004)
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• Microparticle-handling unit, chip mounted with the unit, detecting apparatus, and methods for separating, trapping and detecting proteins Hattori, W., Baba, M., Sano, T., Iida, K., Kawaura, H., Iguchi, N., and Someya, H. [NEC Corporation] PCT Int App,? 2004 51230 (2004)
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• Preparation of polyphosphazene microspheres Andrianov, A., and Roberts, B. [Parallel Solutions, Inc] PCT Int Appl 2004 48432 (2004)
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• Radioisotope-associated polymeric hydrogel microspheres and methods for producing and using the same Krom, J. A. [Biosphere Medical] PCT Int Appl 2004 40972 (2004)
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• Targeted drug delivery of microbially encapsulated products using microbial microcapsules Crothers, M. E. D., and Nelson, G. [Micap PLC] PCT Int Appl 2004 37232 (2004)
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• Triblock polymers for nanosphere-based drug or gene delivery Kohn, J., Vebert, N. C., Bolikal, D., and Seyda, A. [Rutgers State University] PCT Int Appl 2004 39944 (2004)
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UK

• Palatable microcapsules formed from a plurality of micro-organisms Nelson, G., Duckham, S. C., and Round, A. E. [Micap PLC] Brit UK Pat Appl 2395124 (2004)
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USA

• Coated tablets comprising microparticles of phospholipid stabilized fibrate Vachon, M., Mishra, A. K., Snow, R. A., and Guivarc-h-Pol, H. [Skyepharma Canada Inc] US Pat Appl Publ 20040091535 (2004)
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• Low-density high-porosity well cementing slurries with glass, ceramic or polymer microsphere particulates Drochon, B., and Gamier, A. US Pat Appl Publ 20040107875 (2004)
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• Microcapsules for photographic multicolor heat-sensitive recording paper Yumoto, M., Tamura, T., and Ito, K. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] US Pat App,? Publ 20040091810 (2004)
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• Microfabrication of polymer microparticles Hansford, D. J., and Guan, J. [The Ohio State University] US Pat Appl Publ 20040115279 (2004)
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• Microparticles for sustained release of octreotide acetate Petersen, H., Lambert, 0., Loeffler, R., Ausborn, M., and Bonny, J. D. US Pat Appl Publ 20040097419 (2004)
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• Organic light active devices using microcapsules and methods for fabricating the same Daniels, J. J. US Pat Appl Publ 20040113543 (2004)
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• Process for the preparation of catalyst microspheres of alumina, anionic clay, or USY-zeolite Van Der Zon, M., Laheij, E. J., and O'Connor, P. US Pat Appl Publ 20040117949 (2004)
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