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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6350586 | Method for isolating inhibitors of protease activity The present invention provides an assay for detecting and quantifying protease that is sensitive, rapid, and capable of screening numerous samples of small volume. Also provided by the present invention is a method for diagnosing disorders associated with... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6284942 | Confidence building incontinence pad A pad which permits a quantitative estimate of urinary incontinence includes three zones: a core zone having a defined urine absorption capacity and undergoing a first color change as it becomes wetted with urine; an inner zone having a urine absorption c... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6197537 | Method for detecting proteases and uses thereof The present invention provides an assay for detecting and quantifying protease that is sensitive, rapid, and capable of screening numerous samples of small volume. Also provided by the present invention is a method for diagnosing disorders associated with... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6017723 | Method for isolating inhibitors of protease activity The present invention provides an assay for detecting and quantifying protease that is sensitive, rapid, and capable of screening numerous samples of small volume. Also provided by the present invention is a method for diagnosing disorders associated with... | 01/25/2000 |
| 5894842 | Pessary for treating vaginal prolapse An intravaginal pessary for treating prolapses includes a flexible core having a longitudinal axis and being disposed in a three dimensional configuration. The longitudinal dimension of the core along its longitudinal axis is modifiable within limits by m... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5842227 | Finger protector for surgeons A finger protector, for use by surgical personnel under a surgical glove during a surgical procedure to prevent a finger puncture or cut, includes a puncture- and cut-resistant flexible, thin tube. The tube is open at one end and closed at an opposite end... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5837676 | Use of scatter factor to enhance angiogenesis This invention relates to a method of enhancing wound healing utilizing scatter factor, either alone or in combination with a growth factor.... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5656443 | Method of diagnosing bladder cancer This invention relates to a method of diagnosing and screening for transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder. Urine from an individual suspected of having transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder is analyzed for the presence of an increased level of sc... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5417215 | Method of tissue characterization by ultrasound An ultrasound method and apparatus for classification of tissue in a region of interest in a body. The raw ultrasound return data is digitized and processed without the need for human visual analysis of pixel-scale video images. Tissue classification is d... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5350693 | Multichamber syringe device for fusing cells An apparatus for fusing cells which includes a multichamber syringe having a first chamber containing a suspension of cells, a second chamber containing a suspension of cells, and a third chamber containing at least 40% by volume polyethylene glycol (PEG)... | 09/27/1994 |
| 5223399 | Agranolocytosis screening procedure Certain patients undergoing clozapine drug therapy may be vulnerable to agranulocytosis. It has been found that agranulocytosis vulnerability is correlated with the presence of HLA antigens B38, DR4 and DQw3. Accordingly, a method is provided for detectin... | 06/29/1993 |
| 5167237 | Apparatus for monitoring detrusor pressure exerted by a bladder A vesicovaginal apparatus for ambulatory monitoring of the detrusor pressure exerted by a bladder includes a first transducer configured and dimensioned for insertion into and retention by the bladder of a wearer during ambulatory motion for sensing the t... | 12/01/1992 |
| 5130256 | Diagnostic assay for breast cancer in human female patients A method for determining whether a woman with gross cystic disease will develop breast cancer is provided. The method comprises analyzing human breast cyst fluid for the presence of a unique factor which has a retention time on an Amino Carbohydrate HPLC ... | 07/14/1992 |
| 5028438 | Biologically active agent having anti-hypertensive activity in mammals A biologically active agent extracted from female breast cyst fluids displays anti-hypertensive activity in mammals. The agent is also useful in the treatment of congestive heart disease, atrial fibrillation and idiopathic edema in mammals.... | 07/02/1991 |
| 5011779 | Apparatus for rapid deposition of test samples on an absorbent support The disclosure is directed to a method and apparatus for depositing a plurality of discrete liquid assay test samples onto an absorbent assay support. Pursuant to the invention, a guide and positioning device is provided to receive and position a device f... | 04/30/1991 |
| 5006517 | Treatment of Prader-Willi syndrome Prader-Willi Syndrome is alleviated by administering of a 3-oxo or hydroxy substituted 5-beta-androstan-17-one to an individual having the syndrome.... | 04/09/1991 |
| 4925736 | Topical hematoporphyrin A topical hematoporphyrin composition, the method for its production, and a method for its use in the treatment of human papillomavirus disease are described. The hematoporphyrin composition is capable of being absorbed by diseased tissue, thus enabling d... | 05/15/1990 |
