Patent Briefing

PATENT BRIEFING

BRAZIL

• Mineral-coated hollow polymeric microcapsules for wax color crayons and wax color pencils Bazan, B. V. A., Atassio, C. F., Prado, A. M., and Correa, C. A. [AW Faber-Castell SA] Braz Pedido PI 2000 03326 (2002)
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CHINA

• Process for recovering urea microparticles Zhang, C., Liu, S., and Zheng, Z. [Huadong Science and Engineering Univ] Earning Zhuanli Shenqing Gongkai Shuomingshu 133426.5 (2002)
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EUROPE

• Microparticles and nanoparticles containing series of dyes resulting multiple fluorescence for the determination of biomolecules Klimant, I., and Kuerner, J. [Chromeon Gmbh] Eur Pat Appl 1281964 (2003)
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• Polyamide microcapsules Viladot, P. J. L., and De Moragas, M. [Cognis Iberia, SL] Eur Pat Appl 129107.3 (200.3)
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FRANCE

• Cosmetic compositions comprising steroid-containing nanocapsules Simonnet, J. T., and Richart, P. [L'oreal SA] Fr Demande 2827767 (2003)
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• Hydrogels containing thermostabilizing microcapsules Simon, P. [L'Oreal] Fr Demande 282.56.31 (2002)
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• Nonwovens containing microcapsules, process for their preparation and their use Koch, F., and Piermatteo, C. [Bayer Aktiengesellschaft] Fr Demande 2829512 (200.3)
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GERMANY

• Manufacture of dispersions of microencapsulated organic dyes Wulff, D., Jahns, E., and Schehlmann, V. [BASE AG] Ger Offen 101.38996 (2003) Microcapsules for the immobilization of organic or inorganic solids, liquids and/or gases Pommersheim, R Ger Offen 10205872 (2003)
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JAPAN

• Antiblocking plastic laminated sheets with no release nor aggregation of polymer micro-particles, and their manufacture Nagaike, C., Ueda, E., and Okamura, S. [Konica Co] ipn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003 96211 (2003)
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• Antireflection film containing silica microparticles formed on transparent glass substrate Seto, Y., and Hirata, M. [Nippon Sheet Glass Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003 54996 (2003)
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• Aqueous dispersions containing water-insoluble microparticles, layered silicates, and polysaccharides Kubota, T., and Miyake, J. [Takeda Chemical Industries, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003 81706 (2003)
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• Coating solution containing microcapsules for thermal recording material and its manufacture Nakamura, T., Minami, K., and Kawakami, H. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003 63142 (2003)
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• Colored microparticle dispersoids, their manufacture, and aqueous inks for ink-jet printing having good dispersion stability, printability, and scratch resistance Ishizuka, T., and Sano, K. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003 34770 (2003)
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• Conductive microparticle for interconnection of semiconductor integrated circuit devices Okuda, M., and Okinaga, N, [Sekisui Chemical Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003 68142 (2003)
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• Conductive microparticle for interconnection of semiconductor integrated circuit devices Okuda, M., and Okinaga, N. [Sekisui Chemical Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003 68143 (2003)
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• Conductive microparticle for interconnection of semiconductor integrated circuit devices Okuda, M., and Okinaga, N. [Sekisui Chemical Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003 68145 (2003)
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• Core-shell composite microparticle-containing hard coating material for optical devices and optical devices Murai, Y., Shinkai, K., Shimizu, T., and Fujita, T. [Ito Optical Industrial Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003 55601 (2003)
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• Deodorant spray with zinc carbonate microparticles for domestic and personal uses Tsujimoto, H., Sakai, Y., and Nakaoka, Y. [Shikibo, Ltd. 'Takemoto Oil and Fat Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003 .52798 (2003)
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• Diesel engine EGR cooler showing reduced carbon microparticle adhesion Usui, S., and IVIiyauchi, Y. [Usui Kokusai Sangyo Kaisha Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koko 2003 75091 (2003)
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• Group II-IV compound semiconductor composite microparticles and manufacture thereof Hasegawa, K. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] ypn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003 73120 (2003)
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• Industrial synergistic antimicrobial aqueous dispersion compositions containing microcapsulated dithioles or 2,2-dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide and other microbicides Watanabe, H., Sam, T., and Goto, S. [API Corporation] ipn Kokai Tokkvo Koho 2003 104802 (2003)
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• Low-fog thermal printing media and diazo compound-encapsulated microcapsules thereof Ichikawa, K., and Matsunami, Y. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkvo Koho 2003 80849 (2003)
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• Magnetic toner from silicone oil-processed inorganic microparticle and image-forming apparatus using polyurethane rubber toner-cleaning blade Oyama, K., Sanpei, A., Ojiya, A., Sano, J., Koike, K., Sasaki, F., Higuchi, H., Kondo, M., Sekine, T., and Yamane, M. [Ricoh Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koko 2003 98731 (2003)
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• Manufacture of glass microparticle deposit for optical fiber preform Enomoto, T., Oga, Y., Nakahara, S., and Aikawa, H. [Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkvo Kohn 2003 48721 (2003)
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• Method and apparatus for molding microparts using photocurable resins with high dimen-sional accuracy Kobayashi, Y., and Shirai, K. [Nihon University] yin? Kokai Tokkyo Koko 2003 71853 (200.3)
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• Method for determination of interaction force of microparticles with wall surface utilizing electromagnetophoresis Tokai, H., and Kimura, T. [Osaka University] jpn Kokai Tokkvo Koko 2003 65938 (2003)
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• Method of making photovoltaic element from pretreated semiconductor microparticle and photovoltaic element having improved conversion efficiency Yoshikawa, S. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkvo Kohn 200. 3 51,344 (200.3)
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• Microcapsules containing enteric-soluble anionic cellulose derivatives and cationic cross-linking polymers and their manufacture Tanno, F., and Hayakawa, K. [Shin-Etsu Chemical Industry Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkvo Koko 200,3 70881 (200.3)
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• Microcapsules containing organism growth inhibitors Kubota, T., and Miyake, J. [Takeda Chemical Industries, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 200. 3 48802 (200.3)
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• Microcapsules containing photosensitive liquid crystalline compositions and their rewritable imaging materials Aoki, Y., Tamaoki, N., and Matsuda, H. [Oji Paper Co, Ltd. National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology] jpn Kokai Tokkvo Koko 200,3 964.54 (200,3)
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• Microcapsules containing tocopherols and tocotrienols for tablets and other pharmaceutical or food products Yasue, R. [Lion Corp] jpn Kokai Tokkvo Koho 200. 3 55219 (200,3)
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• Multifunctional isocyanate compositions, microcapsules therefrom, and thermal printing materials therewith Jinbo, Y., and Ueki, Y. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koh() 200.3 64144 (200.3)
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• Organic photoreceptor from semiconductive microparticle, and charge- transporting substance, image-forming apparatus, image-forming method,, and process cartridge ltami, A., Oshiba, T., Shibata, T., Sugama, K., Ogura, K., and Asano, M. [Konica Co] ypn Kokai Tokkvo Koho 200.3 666.36 (200.3)
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• Photopolymerizable composition containing specific spectral sensitizing dye for light-sensitive recording materials having microcapsules Sugiyama, T., Matsumoto, H., and Sato, T. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] ypn Kokai Tokkyo Kohn 2003 .57817 (2003)
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• Polymer-inorganic oxide microparticle composites, transparent coatings containing them, and their applications Yoshihara, T. [Dainippon Printing Co, Ltd] ypn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003 41152 (2003)
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• Radioactive microsphere-containing capsules and device for delivering the microsphere for radiotherapy Kokubo, T., Kawashita, S., Hiraoka, M., Nagata, Y., Araki, N., Shimizu, Y., Sawada, Y., Shimizu, Y., Shimizu, T., Asada, Y., and Saito, M. [Shimizu Tekku KK] ypn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003 62088 (2003)
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• Radioactive microsphere-containing capsules for treatment of liver cancer, and their manufacture Kokubo, T., Kawashita, S., Hiraoka, M., Nagata, Y., Araki, N., Shimizu, Y., Sawada, Y., Shimizu, Y., Shimizu, T., Asada, Y., and Saito, M. [Shimizutech Co, Ltd] ypn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003 62036 (2003)
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• Rubber compositions containing heat-expandable microcapsules for tire treads with improved ice-skid resistance Shirokawa, T., and Inoue, Y. [Yokohama Rubber Co, Ltd] ypn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003 96243 (2003) Simulated adhesive paper with microparticulate filler-containing natural rubber adhesives Yamamoto, M. [Daio Paper Corporation] ypn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003105287 (2003)
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• Thermal printing material using microcapsule containing dye precursor and metal compound Yamada, H., Yanagihara, N., and Minami, K. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] ypn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003 72241 (2003)
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• Toner from hydrophobic titania needle-type microparticle for electrostatic development and method of forming image Suzuki, M., Watanabe, Y., Sawada, T., Shiraishi, K., and Saito, T. [Ricoh Co, Ltd] ypn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2003 98732 (2003)
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PCT

• A process for manufacturing reflector laminates containing microspheres Corradi, G. PC7' Int Appl 03 11579 (2003)
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• Gas microsphere-liposome composites Carpenter, A. P. Jr., and Slack, G. C. [Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharma Company] PCT Int Appl 03 15831 (2003)
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• Manufacture of Au-Ag plated conductive microparticles Tanaka, Y., Okinaga, N., and Matsubara, M. [Sekisui Chemical Co, Ltd] PCT lot Appl 03 14426 (2003)
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• Method for producing microparticles loaded with proteins by using alkaline conditions and application for immunoassays Finke, A., Klause, U., Donie, F., Herrmann, R., Von Der Eltz, H., Sluka, P., and Jona, W. [Roche Diagnostics GmbH F Hoffmann-La Roche A-G] PCT Int Appl 03 19182 (2003)
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• Microcapsules for photocurable adhesives Meier, F. [Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien] PCT Jut Appl 03 15909 (2003) Microencapsulation coating for gloves Yu, E. A., Cacioli, P., Gromelski, S. J., and Cox, R. L. [Anse11 Healthcare Products, Inc] PCT In Appl 03 22962 (2003)
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• Preparation of microparticles with reduced residual solvent level Rickey, M. E., Ramstack, J. M., and Kumar, R. [Alkermes Controlled Therapeutics Inc II] PCT In Appl 03 20245 (200.3)
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• Preparation of proteinaceous microparticles Johnson, R. A. [Upperton Limited] PCTAppl 03 /57.56 (2003)
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• Preparation of stable coated microcapsules Blatt, Y., Pinto, R., Safronchik, 0., Sedlov, T., and Zelkha, M. [I3io-Dar Ltd] PCT In Appl 03 18186 (2003)
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• Process for the production of a polyvinyl chloride compositions comprising unexpanded microspheres for lightweight articlesPeretti, G. [Interplastica SRL] PCT Jut Appl 0. 3 14220 (200.3)
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• Room-temperature-curable organopolysiloxane compositions containing thermoplastic microparticles and inorganic powders Hatanaka, H., Kodama, H., Onishi, M., Enami, H., and Nakanishi, K. [Dow Corning Toray Silicone Co, Ltd] PCT Jut Appl 0. 3 10227 (200.3)
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• Silicon microparticles for pulmonary drug delivery Canham, L. T., and Aston, R. [Psimedica Limited] PCT lot Appl 03 112.51 (2003)
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SINGAPORE

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USA

• Array using microspheres Harvey, 'I'. 13. US Pat Appl Publ 200.30044801 (2003)
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• Compliant cantilevered micromold from polymer and use thereof in replication of cantilevered microparts Morales, A. M., Domeier, L. A., Gonzales, M. G., Keifer, P. N., and Garino, T. J. US Pat Appl Publ 200,300.57096 (200,3)
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• Fluorescent nanocrystal-embedded microspheres for fluorescence analyses Barbera, G. E., and Castro, S. L.US 6,548171 (200.3)
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• Gas microsphere liposome composites for ultrasound imaging and ultrasound stimulated drug release Carpenter, A. P., and Slack, G. C. US Pat Appl Publ 200300443.54 (2003)
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• Microcapsules containing chromogens having improved printing and efficiency I3odmer, J. R., Patel, C. B., Seehafer, T. R., and Schwantes, T. A. [Appleton Papers Inc] US 6544926 (2003)
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• Microencapsulated pepper-mustard composition and methods of using the same Strzemiemski, T. M., and Micale, F. J. [Natural Pest FX, Inc] US 6534078 (2003)
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• Preparation and use of photopolymerized crosslinked microparticles Randolph, T., Anseth, K., Owens, J. L., and Lengsfeld, C. US Pat Appl Publ 2003004.5597 (2003)
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• Slurry preparation of calcium silicate refractories containing aluminosilicate hollow microspheres Krowl, T. R., Doerr, B. K., and Borski, M. W. US Pat Appl Pahl 20030029360 (2003)
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