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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4700294 | Data storage system having means for compressing input data from sets of correlated parameters A data storage system utilizing a technique for compressing input data from cross-correlated sets of parameter values. The system dynamically allocates storage space based upon values of the input data. In systems where the multivalues parameters are grou... | 10/13/1987 |
| 4640785 | Separation of lymphocytes and monocytes from blood samples This invention is directed to means for inhibiting the apparent shift in the buoyant density of and/or to restore any loss in the buoyant density of the granulocytic white blood cells in a sample of blood, thereby insuring the quality of the separation of... | 02/03/1987 |
| 4607007 | Differentiation of natural killer cell subpopulations of cells A method for distinguishing multiple subpopulations of a cell sample whereby human natural killer cells subpopulations can be monitored. The method utilizes two monoclonal antibodies identified as anti-Leu-7 and anti-Leu-11.... | 08/19/1986 |
| 4599307 | Method for elimination of selected cell populations in analytic cytology A method for identifying subpopulations of cells of interest without interference from other cells. In the method, a sample of at least three (3) types of cells, including a first and second type of cell which form a subpopulation of cells of interest and... | 07/08/1986 |
| 4589871 | Syringe barrel A syringe barrel includes an elongate barrel portion having a chamber for retaining fluid and a tip extending from a distal end of the barrel portion having a passageway therethrough communicating with the chamber. A coating on the tip increases the rough... | 05/20/1986 |
| 4589873 | Method of applying a hydrophilic coating to a polymeric substrate and articles prepared thereby A method to impart increased lubricity to the surface of a polymeric substrate includes contacting the substrate with a solution of a hydrophilic polymer in a solvent and heating the substrate to evaporate the solvent. The substrate retains a coating of t... | 05/20/1986 |
| 4589940 | Method of making foamed slip resistant surfaces An improved abrasion and cut resistant surface is provided for work gloves, work shoes and like wearing apparel. The surface of the invention provides a porous surface particularly useful in work environments where it is necessary for a workman to use glo... | 05/20/1986 |
| 4588561 | Package for removing oxygen from a gaseous mixture A package is provided for removal of all or part of the oxygen in a gaseous atmosphere within the package. The package includes a gas impermeable, sealable container having a sachet disposed therein. The sachet contains an oxygen reactive material, prefer... | 05/13/1986 |
| 4582810 | Immuno-agglutination particle suspensions A suspension of diagnostic particles comprising antibody molecules attached to a carboxylate derivatized polymer core is provided for agglutination tests. The antibody is linked to the core through an avidin-biotin bridge. Avidin is joined by an amide bon... | 04/15/1986 |
| 4581024 | Needle assembly A needle assembly includes a cannula having a lumen therethrough along its longitudinal axis and a hub having a distal end, a proximal end and a passageway therethrough defining a hub longitudinal axis. The cannula is positioned partially within the hub p... | 04/08/1986 |
| 4579828 | Clot activator for serum separation tubes An improved clot activator system for reducing the clotting time for blood samples in serum separation tubes, and the like, as well as increasing the degree of clotting, while at the same time, reducing the cost of production. This is achieved by the addi... | 04/01/1986 |
| 4577630 | Reusable breach loading target pressure activated lancet firing device A reusable breach loading target pressure activated lancet firing device for use with a lancet includes a sled which releasably engages the lancet so that the lancet point may extend outwardly from a distal end of the sled. The sled is substantially conta... | 03/25/1986 |
| 4574327 | Capacitive transducer A capacitive transducer is provided having a plate mounted therein to move in a piston-like manner in a sealed cavity toward and away from a fixed cooperating plate forming the other side of the capacitive circuit. The movable plate is etched in a unique ... | 03/04/1986 |
| 4571388 | Detection of reticulocytes Reticulocytes are stained with thioflavin T for detection in a flow cytometer.... | 02/18/1986 |
| 4569707 | Method of making foamed slip resistant surfaces An improved slip and/or skid resistant surface is provided for work gloves, work shoes, floor coverings in work areas and the like. The surface of the invention provides a porous gripping surface particularly useful in greasy and oily environments where i... | 02/11/1986 |
| 4567612 | Slip resistant gloves An improved slip and/or skid resistant surface is provided for work gloves, work shoes, floor coverings in work areas and the like. The surface of the invention provides a porous gripping surface particularly useful in greasy and oily environments where i... | 02/04/1986 |
| 4562051 | Generation of anaerobic or microaerophilic atmosphere Apparatus and method for generating an anaerobic or microaerophilic atmosphere. A package consisting of a foil envelope has internal compartments for a hydrogen generating material, for a catalyst and for receiving water. The catalyst compartment is provi... | 12/31/1985 |
| 4555813 | Slip resistant gloves An improved abrasion and cut resistant surface is provided for work gloves, work shoes and like wearing apparel. The surface of the invention provides a porous surface particularly useful in work environments where it is necessary for a workman to use glo... | 12/03/1985 |
| 4555336 | Pour spout for container with improved pouring feature A pouring spout for a container, particularly for decantation by pouring, of a liquid phase from the container and formed with a fluid passageway having a screen angularly disposed therein for the removal of solids from the liquid being poured from the co... | 11/26/1985 |
| 4555046 | Pouring spout for a container and a container assembly including same A pouring spout for a container, particularly for decantation by pouring, of a liquid phase from the container and formed with a fluid passageway having a screen disposed therein for the removal of solids from the liquid being poured from the container. A... | 11/26/1985 |
| 4555341 | Pour spout for a container with improved screening feature A pouring spout for a container, particularly for decantation by pouring, of a liquid phase from the container and formed with a fluid passageway having a screen disposed therein for the removal of solids from the liquid being poured from the container. T... | 11/26/1985 |
| 4553956 | Shunt valve and method of use An operable shunt valve comprises a housing containing an inlet conduit for receiving fluid, an outlet conduit in fluid communication with the inlet conduit and a valve seat positioned between the inlet and the outlet conduits. A normally closed valve is ... | 11/19/1985 |
| 4553541 | Automatic retractable lancet assembly An automatic retractable lancet assembly includes a housing with a sharp-pointed lancet movably mounted therein. A depressible plunger and slide mechanism actuates the movement of the lancet outwardly from the housing. After this outward movement is compl... | 11/19/1985 |
| 4545677 | Prismatic beam expander for light beam shaping in a flow cytometry apparatus A flow cytometry apparatus for determining characteristics of cells or the like flowing in a liquid stream includes a nozzle for generating a liquid flow path for moving cells therethrough substantially one at a time. A light source, such as a laser, prov... | 10/08/1985 |
| 4543093 | Variable sealing pressure plunger rod assembly A plunger rod assembly for use with a syringe barrel comprises a plunger rod and a flexible thermoplastic stopper. A plunger rod includes an elongate shaft portion defining a longitudinal axis and having a tapered tip portion at the distal end thereof. Th... | 09/24/1985 |
| 4538733 | Particle sorter with neutralized collection wells and method of using same An apparatus for sorting particles comprises a nozzle or the like for forming discrete droplets of particles from a flowing liquid stream containing those particles. A detector is provided for detecting particles in the stream. A charging electrode, respo... | 09/03/1985 |
| 4537231 | Dispenser apparatus for simultaneously dispensing predetermined equal volumes of liquid including a disposable dispenser module Dispenser apparatus for simultaneously providing predetermined equal volumes of liquid to each of a plurality of wells. The apparatus includes a disposable multiple chamber dispenser module having a top surface and a plurality of dependent walls each defi... | 08/27/1985 |
| 4537593 | Self-venting, non-coring needle assembly A self-venting, non-coring needle assembly for the transfer of liquid to or from a container includes a hub having a forward end, a rearward end for engaging fluid transfer apparatus and a passageway therethrough. A hollow shaft extends outwardly from the... | 08/27/1985 |
| 4535769 | Automatic retractable lancet assembly An automatic retractable lancet assembly includes a housing with a sharp-pointed lancet movably mounted therein. A depressible plunger and slide mechanism actuates the movement of the lancet outwardly from the housing. After this outward movement is compl... | 08/20/1985 |
| 4529706 | Method of stirring A material is stirred in a container without contact with the container walls by suspending and stirring the material in a vortex generated in a liquid in the container which liquid is immiscible with and has a density greater than the material.... | 07/16/1985 |
| 4529614 | One step anticoagulant coating This invention relates to single-step coating methods for coating substrates such as plastics or glass to impart properties to the substrate which are anticoagulant and hydrophobic, and to substrates so coated. The method is particularly useful in coating... | 07/16/1985 |
| 4527561 | Automatic retractable lancet assembly An automatic retractable lancet assembly includes a housing with a sharp-pointed lancet movably mounted therein. A depressible plunger and slide mechanism actuates the movement of the lancet outwardly from the housing. After this outward movement is compl... | 07/09/1985 |
| 4526276 | Apparatus and method for sorting particles by gas actuation An apparatus for sorting particles comprises a nozzle or the like for producing a stream of particles, such as cells, in a liquid flow. The particles are analyzed as they are flowing to detect different parameters thereof. A hollow inner tube and a concen... | 07/02/1985 |
| 4523964 | High temperature layered silicon structures The invention relates to a process for producing silicon diaphragm pressure transducers, and to pressure transducers so produced, which will operate in high temperature applications above 150° C. by properly insulating the strain gauges from the diaphrag... | 06/18/1985 |
| 4519098 | Wearing apparel and methods for manufacturing of wearing apparel Methods are provided for producing protective work gloves and other wearing apparel, having a variety of different protective and surface characteristics, as desired, without any separate cutting, knitting or sewing operations, and wearing apparel so prod... | 05/28/1985 |
| 4517851 | System for controlling septum damage The present invention is directed to a system for locating a vial in a predetermined location with respect to a needle which is used to penetrate a septum in the vial. The system includes a vial carrier having a well for receiving a vial. A penetrable sep... | 05/21/1985 |
| 4516973 | One-piece disposable collection bag having a rigid cover for a suction canister unit A suction canister assembly comprises a receptacle having an open end. A one-piece, integrally formed enclosed liquid collection container is removably positioned and supported in the receptacle. A port is available for providing suction to the interior o... | 05/14/1985 |
| 4515851 | Slip resistant surfaces An improved slip and/or skid resistant surface is provided for work gloves, work shoes, floor coverings in work areas and the like. The surface of the invention provides a porous gripping surface particularly useful in greasy and oily environments where i... | 05/07/1985 |
| 4514460 | Slip resistant surfaces An improved abrasion and cut resistant surface is provided for work gloves, work shoes and like wearing apparel. The surface of the invention provides a porous surface particularly useful in work environments where it is necessary for a workman to use glo... | 04/30/1985 |
| 4508821 | Detection of white cell associated bacteria with a fluorescent dye A method for detection of intracellular bacteria in a blood sample by staining with ethidium bromide and observing microscopically using fluorescence is provided. The bacteria stain rapidly and selectively and are detectable in complex mixtures. The bacte... | 04/02/1985 |
