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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8161191 | Method and system for providing network and routing protocols for utility services A method and system for providing a network and routing protocol for utility services are disclosed. In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises discovering a utility network, wherein a utility device (for example, a constant powered meter) sends netw... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8138878 | Current-compensated choke and method for producing a current-compensated choke The invention relates to a current-compensated choke with a ring core at least two coils composed in each case of the same number of windings, wherein in the interior of the ring core a non-conductive body is arranged with holes embodied in pairs in a mirror symmetr... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8017199 | Cellulose acylate film, process for producing cellulose acylate film, polarizing plate and liquid crystal display device A cellulose acylate film comprising at least one retardation raising agent having specific rod-like polarizability anisotropy or specific plane polarizability anisotropy, and specific distance between terminals of a molecule in a specific amount; a process for produ... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8008364 | Curable composition The present invention provides a pigment dispersion liquid including a pigment, a compound having a cyclic urea structure and having an acid group or a basic group, a dispersant, and a solvent. The pigment may be a pigment having a urea structure or an imide structu... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7960018 | Optical film, polarizing plate, image display, and manufacturing method of optical film An optical film is provided and includes: a support; a hard coat layer formed by hardening a hard coat layer-coating composition; and a overcoat layer formed by hardening an overcoat layer-coating composition, in this order. Each of the hard coat layer-coating compo... | 06/14/2011 |
| D592222 | Graphic user interface for a display | 05/12/2009 |
| D591220 | Pneumatic tire | 04/28/2009 |
| D589975 | User interface for computer display | 04/07/2009 |
| 7494694 | Single-component adhesive silicone elastomer composition which can be crosslinked by polyaddition The invention relates to adhesive silicone elastomer compositions which can be crosslinked by polyaddition. The composition, crosslinkable by polyaddition (hydrosilylation), comprises: α/ at least one polyorganosiloxane (POS) bearing ethylenic and/or acetylenic uns... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7484641 | Closable opening device for packages of pourable food products A closable opening device having a frame defining a through hole and fitted about a pierceable portion of a sealed package for pourable food products; a removable threaded cap which screws onto the frame to close the hole; and a tubular cutting member screwed inside... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7473726 | Fire-resistant polyamide composition The invention relates to a fire-resistant composition containing at least one star polyamide and a flame retardancy system comprising a phosphinate and a melamine reaction product. The inventive composition can be used to produce elements having a low flame-spread r... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7470805 | Process of synthesis of compounds having nitrile functions from ethylenically unsaturated compounds A process of hydrocyanation of diolefins such as butadiene is carried out in the presence of a catalytic system comprising a transition metal and mono- and pluri-dentate organophosphorus ligands. The reaction medium containing branched nitrites subsequently is isome... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7470438 | extracts for combating skin aging Extracts of plants of the Ericacea family are administered to individuals to combat the signs of aging of the skin, e.g., wrinkles and fine lines, for example by inhibiting the expression of metalloproteases, by inhibiting collagen degradation, or by inhibiting UV-i... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7469222 | System and method of consistent internet web site banners that provide portal-like functionality In a continual and integrated approach to Internet banner display rights, a party acquires long-term banner display rights on published web sites of other entities, in a manner so as to ensure full and continual control over the content, look and functionality of th... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7468457 | Ligand inhibitors of the RAR receptors, process for preparing same and therapeutic/cosmetic applications thereof Novel biaryl compounds having the structural formula (I): are useful in a variety of pharmaceutical applications, whether human or veterinary, and also in cosmetics. ... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7462665 | Aqueous paint composition, particularly a lacquer or a varnish and an aqueous colloidal dispersion of cerium The invention relates to an aqueous paint composition, particularly a lacquer or a varnish and an aqueous colloidal dispersion of cerium. Said dispersion has a pH of at least 7 and comprises an organic acid with at least three acid functions of which the third pK is... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7459484 | Organic colloidal dispersion of iron particles, method for preparing same and use thereof as fuel additive for internal combustion engines The colloidal dispersion of the invention is characterized in that it comprises an organic phase; particles of an iron compound in its amorphous form; and at least one amphiphilic agent. It is prepared by a process in which either an iron salt in the presence of an ... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7458665 | Machine fluid supply assembly comprising keying means The invention relates to a fluid supply assembly for a device, particularly a printing machine. The assembly includes a lower base and is of the type in which the fluid is conditioned in an upper container which is intended to be connected to a fill opening in the b... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7452878 | Biaromatic compounds which activate PPARγ type receptors and cosmetic/pharmaceutical compositions comprised thereof Novel biaromatic compounds having the structural formula (I) below: are formulated into pharmaceutical compositions suited for administration in human or veterinary medicine (in dermatology, and also in the fields of cardio... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7453012 | Continuous process for the hydrogenation of nitriles or nitro compounds to amines A process for the hydrogenation of compounds comprising nitrile or nitro functional groups to amine, aminonitrile or aminonitro compounds is provided. The process can be a continuous process conducted in the presence of a heterogeneous hydrogenation catalyst in divi... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7448914 | Adapter for electrically connecting a miniature integrated circuit card in a memory card connector An adapter electrically connects an integrated circuit mini-card in a main electronic integrated circuit memory card connector having greater space requirement than the mini-card. The mini-card has surface contact strips and the adapter includes a main body capable ... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7442825 | Making nitrile compounds from ethylenically unsaturated compounds The present invention concerns a process for hydrocyanating ethylenically unsaturated organic compounds to compounds containing at least one nitrile function. It relates more particularly to the hydrocyanation of diolefins such as butadiene or of substituted olefins... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7439396 | Pharmaceutical/cosmetic compositions comprising novel ligands that activate RAR receptors Novel ligand compounds that activate RAR receptors have the following structural formula (I): and are suited for formulation into pharmaceutical compositions useful in human or veterinary medicine, or, alternatively, into c... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7439211 | Method for preparing a lubricating composition based on polysiloxanes not releasing hydrogen The invention concerns a method for preparing a lubricating composition, characterised in that it comprises mixing two previously prepared oil-in-water emulsions (A) and (B): the prior emulsion (A) comprises: (a) at least a non-reactive linear polyorganosiloxane oil... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7439380 | Diarylbutadiene-substituted diorganopolysiloxanes and photoprotective compositions comprised thereof Novel 4,4-diarylbutadiene-substituted diorganopolysiloxanes having the structural formulae (1) or (2): in which A is a radical of formula (3) below: are useful sunscreens for UV-p... | 10/21/2008 |
| D578385 | Package | 10/14/2008 |
| 7431917 | Photostable photoprotective compositions comprising dibenzoylmethane and bis-resorcinyl triazine compounds and a compound that accepts the excited triplet level energy of said dibenzoylmethane(s) Topically applicable, improvedly photostabilized, photoprotective cosmetic/dermatological compositions contain (i) an effective UV-screening amount of at least one dibenzoylmethane sunscreen and an effective photostabilizing amount of (ii) at least one bis-resorciny... | 10/07/2008 |
| D577928 | Container | 10/07/2008 |
| 7433845 | Data structure, method and system for generating person-to-person, person-to-business, business-to-person, and business-to-business financial transactions The delivery of a secure method and system of generating person to person, business to business, business to person and person to business transactions involving transfer of funds from one party (the purchaser) to a second party (the vendor). The functionality of ex... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7432386 | Diarylbutadiene-substituted methyltrialkylsilanes and photoprotective compositions comprised thereof Novel 4,4-diarylbutadiene-substituted methyltrialkylsilanes having the structural formula (I): are useful sunscreens for UV-photoprotecting human skin against the damaging effects of UV-radiation, notably UV-A radiation. | 10/07/2008 |
| 7432101 | Production of poxviruses with adherent or non adherent avian cell lines The present invention relates to a method for replicating pox viruses such as vaccinia virus comprising the steps of inoculating avian embryonic stem cells with viral particles and culturing said cells in a basal medium until cells lysis occurs and newly produced vi... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7423161 | Compounds comprising a thiocarbonyl-sulfanyl group, which can be used for the radical synthesis of-α-perfluoroalkylamines The invention relates to compounds having the general formula (I), the method of preparation thereof and the use thereof in organic radical synthesis. The invention also relates to compounds having the formula (II), the method of preparation thereof and a method for... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7416721 | Sunscreen compositions comprising insoluble organic UV-screening agents and hydroxyalkylurea compounds Cosmetic, notably anti-sun/sunscreen compositions having improved comfort after application onto keratin materials, e.g., human skin, contain at least one system for screening out UV radiation, and also contain: (a) at least one in... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7416780 | Flame-retardant composition comprising organophosphorus compound impregnated on a porous support, preparation method and use thereof The present invention relates to a new flame-retardant composition based on a flame retardant impregnated on an inorganic oxide of high porosity, to a process for preparing it and to its use for flame retarding materials and especially polymers. ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7411028 | Process for preparing functionalized polyorganosiloxane resins by redistribution in the presence of triflic acid and/or of at least one derivative thereof and of a nonbasic filler The invention provides a method for preparing functionalized polyorganosiloxane resins (POS) comprising units M: (R3SiO1/2), Q: (SiO4/2) and M′: (YaR3-aSiO1/2) and optionally D: (R2SiO | 08/12/2008 |
| 7402300 | Sunscreen compositions comprising lipophilic UV-screening agents and hydroxyalkylurea compounds Cosmetic, notably anti-sun/sunscreen compositions having increased sun protection effectiveness and improved distribution over keratin materials, e.g., human skin, contain at least one fatty phase and at least one system for screening out UV radiation, and also cont... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7402301 | Sunscreen compositions comprising metal oxide mineral pigments and hydroxyalkylurea compounds The invention relates to a composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, a system for screening out UV radiation, characterized in that it contains: (a) at least metal oxide-based mineral pigments, and (b) at least one hydroxyalkylurea ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7402647 | Method for preparing functionalised polyorganosiloxane resins by redistribution in the presence of at least one triflic acid derivative The present invention relates to a process for preparing functionalized polyorganosiloxane (POS) resins comprising units M: (R3SiO1/2), Q: (SiO4/2) and M′: (YaR3-aSiO1/2) and optionally D: (R2 | 07/22/2008 |
| 7396953 | Angiogenesis inhibitors and pharmaceutical/cosmetic applications thereof Novel derivatives of fumagalone have the general formula (I): and are useful angiogenes is inhibitors; these can be formulated into pharmaceutical compositions suited for human or veterinary medicine, or can be formulated i... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7396525 | Care/makeup compositions comprising a 2-alkylideneaminooxyacetamide compound for stimulating the growth of the hair or eyelashes and/or slowing loss thereof A regime/regimen (and compositions therefor) for inducing and/or stimulating the growth of keratinous fibers and/or slowing the loss and/or increasing the density thereof, notably human hair and/or eyelashes, entails administering to a mammalian subject in need of s... | 07/08/2008 |
