Did You Know...
...that it was melting ice cream that inspired the invention of the outboard motor? It was a lovely August day and Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to his favorite island picnic spot. As he rowed, he watched his ice cream melt and wished he had a faster way to get to the island. At that moment the idea for the outboard motor was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7951783 | Therapeutically useful molecules A T cell receptor molecule (TCR) containing an alpha chain portion and a beta chain portion wherein the alpha chain portion contains three complementarity determining regions (CDRs): CDR1α: SSYSPS CDR2α: YTSAATL CDR3α: VVSPF-SGGGADGLT or comprising or consisting ... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7936947 | Method of processing image data A method of processing image data for registration of multiple images to a common reference space comprising the step of computing a mapping between each image and a common reference image comprising an average of all of the images. ... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7825091 | Modification of feeding behaviour The present invention relates to compositions and methods for use in the prevention or treatment of excess weight in a mammal. The compositions comprise oxyntomodulin which is shown to reduce food intake and/or increase energy expenditure. ... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7787118 | Apparatus and method for obtaining spectral information A method of obtaining spectral information comprises initiating at least a first excitation at a first excitation frequency and a second excitation at a second frequency in a surface enhanced sample. The method further comprises varying one of said first and second ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7666835 | Oxyntomodulin for preventing or treating excess weight Compositions and methods for use in the prevention or treatment of excess weight in a mammal have been developed. The compositions comprise oxyntomodulin which is shown to reduce food intake. ... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7427733 | Gated image intensifier A gated optical image intensifier 10 is provided with multiple intensifying channels 20, 22, 24, 26 each supplied with radiation via a respective optical channel of an optical splitter. The separate intensifying channels are subject to gating by a sequ... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7419908 | Process for making an array of wells A method of fabricating electronic, optical or magnetic devices requiring an array of large numbers of small feature in which regions defining individual features of the array are foamed by the steps of: (a) depositing a very thin film of a highly soluble solid onto... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7417038 | Methods of treating cachexia A method of treating weight loss due to underlying disease in a patient the method comprising administering to the patient an effective amount of an agent which reduces sympathetic nervous system activity. A method of treating weight loss due to underlying disease i... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7387442 | Bearing A bearing includes a contact region (2) filled with lubricant (8) between two otherwise rubbing surfaces (4, 6). One surface moves relative to a stationary other. The moving surface entrains the lubricant into the contact region to generate pres... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7304129 | Peptides that stimulate cell survival and axon regeneration Peptides which consist of or comprise the tetrameric peptide structural unit: Xaa-Xaa-Xaa-Xaa in which Xaa at position 1 represents Glu or Asp, Xaa at position 2 represents any amino acid, Xaa at position 3 represents any amino acid and Xaa at p... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7291739 | Chiral catalysts for asymmetric acylation and related transformations A chiral catalyst comprising a 3, 4-disubstituted pyridine, or a salt, N functionalised derivative, dimer or oligomer thereof, wherein the 3-substituent is substantially hindered from rotation about the bond (sp2-sp2 biaryl axis) linking it to ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7214266 | Methods of crystal optimization The present invention provides an automated method of optimising crystallisation conditions for macromolecules comprising forming a trial comprising a sample comprising a gel forming component and the macromelecule to be crystallized, wherein at least one component ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7132245 | Organ transplant rejection and associated conditions The application discloses markers associated with organ transplant rejection and associated conditions, and in particular provides materials and methods for the diagnosis, prognosis or treatment of chronic rejection of transplanted organ such as heart and kidney. Ex... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7033936 | Process for making island arrays A method of fabricating electronic, optical or magnetic devices requiring an array of large numbers of small features in which regions defining individual features of the array are formed by the steps of: (a) depositing a very thin film of a highly soluble solid ont... | 04/25/2006 |
