Dade Behring Inc.

Exxonmobil Research and Engineering Company

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Gmbh

Exxonmobil Technology and Engineering Company

Dade International Inc.

Chengrong X Wang

Alan Robert Craig

Zhu Teng

Anding Zhang

Jacob Joseph Habeeb

Shifang Luke Luo

Tie Q Wei

Xiaochun Xu

Marc-Andre Poirier

Kuangnan Qian

Sarvesh K Agrawal

Samuel J Cady

John Della Mora

Michael H Ring

James E Spagnoli

Amy C Clingenpeel

Michael Patrick Reidy

Kegun L Ream

Richard C Wright

Daniel Brown

Maria Vanessa C Aguinaldo

The present disclosure relates to methods for compositional analysis of algal biomass, specifically weight percent elemental composition. In at least one embodiment, a method for compositional analysis of an algae sample includes flash combusting a first portion of the algae sample to provide a carbon wt %, a hydrogen wt %, and a nitrogen weight %. The method includes pyrolysing a second portion of the algae sample to provide an oxygen wt %. The method includes scanning a third portion of the algae sample using x-ray fluorescence to provide an elemental intensity. The method includes normalizing the elemental intensity using the carbon wt %, the hydrogen wt %, the nitrogen wt %, and/or the oxygen wt %.

Methods of compositional analysis of algal biomass

Disclose is an online analyzer to monitor conversion of a biofeedstock in a first hydrotreating stage to avoid catalyst poisoning in a subsequent stage. An example method of processing a biofeedstock may comprise hydrotreating the biofeedstock by reaction with hydrogen to form a hydrotreated biofeedstock. The method may further comprise monitoring conversion of the biofeedstock in the hydrotreating with an online analyzer.

Online analyzer for biofuel production

The present disclosure provides a grease composition with improved water resistance and mechanical stability at high-temperatures, including: at least one base oil; a water insoluble thickener; and a low molecular weight thixotropic polyamide composition having molecular weight distribution characteristics meeting the requirement described by the relationship: where A=the % mass of the polyamide composition with a molecular weight greater than 1700 AMU; B=the % mass of the polyamide composition with a molecular weight between 1100 AMU and 1300 AMU; C=the % mass of the polyamide composition with a molecular weight between 700 AMU and 1000 AMU; and D=the % mass of the polyamide composition with a molecular weight of 600 AMU or lower (determined by GPC). The grease composition of the present disclosure provides a less than 50 penetration point change as determined by ASTM-D7342, a less than 10 mg weight loss as determined by ASTM-D4170, or both.

Grease compositions with improved performance and methods of preparing and using the same

The addition of alkyl salicylic acids and esters represented by Formula I where R&#x2550;H or Cto Clinear alkyl group; R&#x2550;H or linear Cto Ccarbonyl group; and R=linear Cto Calkyl group reduces the pour point of a hydrocarbon base oil. Thus, both a method for reducing the pour point of hydrocarbon oils and lubricating composition containing pour point reducing salicylates are provided. The hydrocarbon base oil in such method and composition preferably is a Group III base oil.

Hydrocarbon fluids with improved pour point

Compositions suitable for use as signal generation components of an immunoassay, and methods for their use. According to one aspect of the invention, the composition includes a carrier having a coating of an aminodextran and a metal chelate incorporated therein. The metal chelate is present in the amount of at least 0.065 &#x3bc;Mole per gram of carrier, and the aminodextran coating density averaging at least about 45 &#x3bc;g per milligram of carrier. In another aspect of the invention, carrier is dyed with a complex having the formula:M(L1)(L2), wherein R is one or more substituents, each substituent comprising an electron donating group; n=2-10; x=1-2; and y=2-4.

Compositions for use as a signal generation component and methods of using same

New derivatives of FK 506 are disclosed. These new derivatives and other derivatives that are useful for determining the levels of FK 506 in a sample are also provided as are assay procedures and kits for use in determining the levels of FK 506 or other macrophilin binding substances in blood, particularly un-extracted blood in the presence of specific binding proteins for FK 506.

Method and composition useful for determining FK 506

Carbonate ionophore with improved selectivity

The invention is directed to the preparation of magnetic and non-magnetic particles coated with a polyaldehyde dextran material and a process for making the same. The polyaldehyde dextran coated particles of the invention are suitable for use in immunological assays and exhibit a reduced matrix effect in such assays when compared to convention particles without a polyaldehyde dextran coating.

Particle reagents having reduced matrix effects and containing an aldehyde-reactive functional group

The present invention provides novel cyclosporine C (CsC) derivatives having improved protein conjugatibility and hydrolytic stability. The present invention further provides a CsC derivative conjugated to a carrier, e.g., a solid support. Preferably, the solid support is a latex or magnetic particle.

Cyclosporine derivatives and uses thereof

A method for extending the uselife of a chloride ion selective membrane of an ISE sensor by providing a two-layer sensor structure wherein an quaternized ion-selective polymeric layer is positioned between a sample to be analyzed and a conventional polymeric ISE membrane containing an ion-exchange agent. Also provided are polymer compositions comprised methyl methacrylate/choloromethyl styrene copolymer and mixtures thereof that have been reacted with tertiary amines.

Chloride ion selective membrane electrode having improved stability and

The present invention provides a novel carbamazepine hydrazide compound suitable for covalent attachment to a polymer particle reagent, having the general formula ##STR1## The present invention provides a novel carbamazepine acid compound suitable for attachment to proteins for the production of carbamazepine immunogens. The carbamazepine antigen of the present invention has the following general structure: ##STR2## where X is C.dbd.O, CH.sub.2 or SO.sub.2 ; Y is C.dbd.O, CH.sub.2, SO.sub.2 ; R is an alkyl and P is a protein or a hapten.

Method for making carbamazephine derivative

The present invention provides a novel carbamazepine hydrazide compound suitable for covalent attachment to a polymer particle reagent, having the general formula ##STR1## The present invention also provides a novel carbamazepine acid compound suitable for attachment to proteins for the production of carbamazepine immunogens. The carbamazepine antigen of the present invention has the following general structure: ##STR2## where X is C=O, CH.sub.2 or SO.sub.2 ; Y is C=O, CH.sub.2, SO.sub.2 ; R is an alkyl and P is a protein or a hapten.

Method for measuring carbamazepine in human serum

The present invention provides a novel carbamazepine hydrazide compound suitable for covalent attachment to a polymer particle reagent, having the general formula ##STR1## The present invention also provides a novel carbamazepine acid compound suitable for attachment to proteins for the production of carbamazepine immunogens. The carbamazepine antigen of the present invention has the following general structure: ##STR2## where X is C.dbd.O, CH.sub.2 or SO.sub.2 ; Y is C.dbd.O, CH.sub.2, SO.sub.2 ; R is an alkyl and P is a protein or a hapten.

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Glen Mills, PA, United States of America

Chengrong X Wang