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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8158751 | Peptides for detection of antibody to The invention provides compositions and methods for the detection and quantification of Ehrlichia ewingii, Ehrlichia ewingii antibodies, antibody fragments, and polypeptides. ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8138316 | Feline pancreatic lipase Isolated nucleic acid molecules having a nucleotide sequence encoding feline pancreatic lipase polypeptides, splice variants, allelic variants, and fragments thereof. Isolated feline pancreatic lipase polypeptides, splice variants, allelic variants, and fragments th... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8105795 | Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting roundworm Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample are disclosed herein. The methods, devices, kits and compositions of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of roundworm in a f... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8097261 | Roundworm coproantigen detection A composition, device, kit and method for detecting the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample. The composition, device, kit and method of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample from a mammal t... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8021630 | Anticoagulant-coated dipstick for use with a blood centrifuge rotor An anticoagulant-coated dipstick is selectively receivable by the central fill port of a rotor of a blood centrifuge. The dipstick includes an elongated, rod-like member having a first axial end and an opposite second axial end, and a cap affixed to the second axial... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8017159 | Phospholipid gel compositions for delivery of aptamers and methods of treating conditions using same The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions in the form of a gel for controlled- or sustained-release of an aptamer and to methods for treating or preventing a condition in an animal by administering to an animal in need thereof the pharmaceutical c... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7993862 | Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting roundworm Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting the presence or absence of roundworm in a mammalian sample are disclosed herein. The methods, devices, kits and compositions of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of roundworm in... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7993861 | Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting whipworm Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting the presence or absence of whipworm in a fecal sample are disclosed herein. The methods, devices, kits and compositions of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of whipworm in a fec... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7973022 | Fluoroquinolone carboxylic acid salt compositions The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions that are a solution of a salt formed between a fluoroquinolone and a carboxylic acid, a cyclodextrin, and a pharmaceutically acceptable organic solvent and to methods of treating a condition in an animal by admini... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7964366 | Methods and compositions for detection of (VLPT) The invention provides methods and compositions for the detection of Ehrlichia chaffeensis. ... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7951547 | Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting roundworm, whipworm, and hookworm Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting the presence or absence of one or more helminthic coproantigens in a sample are disclosed herein. The methods, devices, kits and compositions of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absenc... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7947439 | Detection of bovine viral diarrhea virus in tissue samples The present invention relates to a method of detecting whether a target animal is Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) positive or negative by determining whether a gp48 protein-specific reagent binds to a gp48 Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus protein or protein fragment, ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7931898 | Methods and compositions for inhibiting binding of IgE to a high affinity receptor The invention provides methods and compositions for inhibiting binding of IgE to a high affinity receptor. The methods and compositions are useful in the treatment of allergic diseases and allergy symptoms in mammals. ... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7908174 | Animal identification band generator apparatus and method An animal tracking system integrated with a computerized animal management system operated by a microprocessor that maintains an animal information database of a plurality of animals within the custody of an animal handing facility, veterinary, pet kennel, or other ... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7906296 | Detection of The invention provides compositions and methods for the detection of Anaplasma platys polynucleotides and polypeptides. ... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7892568 | Methods and compositions for detection of (p120) The invention provides methods and compositions for the detection of Ehrlichia chaffeensis. ... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7888054 | DIVA (differentiate infected from vaccinated animals) The invention provides Ehrlichia canis antigens that can be used to detect E. canis infected animals regardless of whether the animals have been vaccinated for E. canis. The invention also provides compositions and methods for determining the pr... | 02/15/2011 |
| RE42143 | Consumable tube for use with a flow cytometry-based hematology system The present invention is a flow cytometry-based hematology system useful in the analysis of biological samples, particularly whole blood or blood-derived samples. The system is capable of determining at least a complete blood count (CBC), a five-part white blood cel... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7842474 | DIVA (differentiate infected from vaccinated animals) Ehrlichia canis antigens that can be used to differentiate E. canis infected animals from animals that have been challenged with E. canis, e.g., vaccinated against E. canis, are disclosed. The invention also provides compositions and meth... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7842473 | DIVA (differentiate infected from vaccinated animals) Ehrlichia canis antigens that can be used to differentiate E. canis infected animals from animals that have been challenged with E. canis, e.g., vaccinated against E. canis, are disclosed. The invention also provides compositions and meth... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7816122 | Lateral flow device with onboard reagents Devices, methods and kits for conducting an assay to determine the presence or amount of an analyte in a fluid sample. The device includes a sample application element and a flow path matrix that facilitates fluidic flow by capillary action. The sample application e... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7794664 | Pipette tip A pipette tip includes a main body having an upper end, a lower end and a sidewall extending between the two ends. A bore extends axially through the main body between the upper and lower ends. The lower end has a bottom surface in which is formed a central opening ... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7794410 | Tissue sampling device and method A device for obtaining a sample from inside a body includes a tubular body portion defining a chamber for receiving a sample of material therein; a plunger assembly operatively associated with the tubular body portion, the plunger assembly having a stopper slidably ... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7786167 | Compositions containing prodrugs of florfenicol and methods of use The present invention provides compositions and methods for administering florfenicol to mammals. The compositions contain a prodrug of florfenicol in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one embodiment the prodrug is an esterized form of florfenicol. Examples ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7781185 | Apparatus and method for testing liquid samples An article for holding a liquefied sample for the quantification of biological material in the sample includes a device having a reaction chamber enclosing a volume therein, the reaction chamber having an upper opening through which a liquefied sample can be poured ... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7781170 | Detection of analytes in fecal samples A method for detecting a parasitic worm infection of the digestive tract of a mammal. The method includes detecting the binding of a worm antibody to a worm antigen present in the soluble portion of a fecal sample of infected mammals. ... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7776546 | Method and device for detecting feline immunodeficiency virus A method and device for determining a feline immunodeficiency virus infection or vaccination in an animal. The method includes contacting a biological sample from a felid with various FIV polypeptides and determining the binding of antibodies in the sample to the po... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7771960 | Feline pancreatic lipase Isolated nucleic acid molecules having a nucleotide sequence encoding feline pancreatic lipase polypeptides, splice variants, allelic variants, and fragments thereof. Isolated feline pancreatic lipase polypeptides, splice variants, allelic variants, and fragments th... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7771959 | Methods to determine the presence or amount of canine pancreatic lipase with antibodies Isolated nucleic acid molecules having a nucleotide sequence encoding canine pancreatic lipase polypeptides, allelic variants and fragments thereof. Vectors and host cells containing the polynucleotide sequences and methods for expressing the polypeptides. Monoclona... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7754679 | Pharmaceutical compositions for the administration of aptamers Pharmaceutical compositions comprising an aptamer and an amino acid ester or amide or an aptamer; a divalent metal cation; and a carboxylic acid, a phospholipid, a phosphatidyl choline, or a sphingomyelin. Methods of treating or preventing a condition in an animal c... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7744872 | Peptides for detection of antibody to The invention provides compositions and methods for the detection and quantification of Ehrlichia ewingii, Ehrlichia ewingii antibodies, antibody fragments, and polypeptides. ... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7741059 | Methods and compositions for detection of (p120) The invention provides methods and compositions for the detection of Ehrlichia chaffeensis. ... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7736660 | Roundworm coproantigen detection A composition, device, kit and method for detecting the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample. The composition, device, kit and method of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample from a mammal t... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7723062 | Compositions and methods for detection of The invention provides compositions and methods for the detection and quantification of Wolbachia antibodies, antibody fragments, and polypeptides. ... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7722875 | Antibodies that bind canine pancreatic lipase Isolated nucleic acid molecules having a nucleotide sequence encoding canine pancreatic lipase polypeptides, allelic variants and fragments thereof. Vectors and host cells containing the polynucleotide sequences and methods for expressing the polypeptides. Monoclona... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7696310 | Peptides for detection of antibody to The invention provides compositions and methods for the detection and quantification of A. phagocytophilum (formerly known as Ehrlichia equi) antibodies and antibody fragments. ... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7662861 | Compositions containing prodrugs of florfenicol and methods of use The present invention provides compositions and methods for administering florfenicol to mammals. The compositions contain a prodrug of florfenicol in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one embodiment the prodrug is an esterized form of florfenicol. Examples ... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7659079 | Transmissible spongiform encephalopathy test reagents and methods The invention provides improved methods and compositions for selectively binding and/or detecting an aggregating abnormal form of a protein in the presence of non-aggregating normal form of the protein. ... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7632468 | Retaining clip for reagent test slides A retaining clip for retaining reagent test slides in a stacked arrangement includes a first assembly having a first cover plate and at least two parallel, co-planar rails extending transversely from an inner surface of the first cover plate. A second assembly inclu... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7601506 | Identification of leucocytes bearing diagnostic markers for transmissible spongiform encephalopathies The invention provides a simple method for diagnosing a non-symptomatic or symptomatic human or animal with transmissible spongiform encephalopathy. ... | 10/13/2009 |
