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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7883863 | Apparatuses and methods for determining protease activity The present invention relates to compositions and an apparatuses for determining protease activity. The compositions of the invention contain a reporter protein fused to at least one protease cleavage sequence, and a linker for attaching the protease cleavage sequen... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7854882 | Moldable and low-temperature cure high-temperature composites A method for preparing a high-temperature heat-resistant composite material by combining a mixture of submicron alumina powder and submicron silica powder, wherein the ratio of alumina to silica is from about 4:1 to about 5:1, submicron Group II metal oxide powder, ... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7851536 | Flame-retardant coating A flame-retardant coating composition, which includes a cross-linked thermosetting polymer and a metal hydroxide. A precursor composition for use in preparing the flame retardant-coating is also presented, wherein the precursor composition includes a cross-linked th... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7771619 | Optically transparent nanocomposite materials Optically transparent composite materials in which solid solution inorganic nanoparticles are dispersed in a host matrix inert thereto, wherein the nanoparticles are doped with one or more active ions at a level up to about 60 mole % and consist of particles having ... | 08/10/2010 |
| PP21170 | Male hybrid plant ‘NJ953’ A hybrid male asparagus plant (Asparagus officinalis) denoted ‘NJ953’ has many desirable traits including vigorous plant growth, high yield, attractive spear morphology, good resistance to rust (Puccinia asparagi) and good field tolerance to... | 07/20/2010 |
| RE41427 | Hybrid nanostructured materials based in II-VI semiconductors Hybrid crystalline organic-inorganic quantum confined systems are disclosed, which contain alternating layers of a bifunctional organic ligand and a II-VI semiconducting chalcogenide, wherein the semiconducting chalcogenide layers contain chalcogenides have the form... | 07/13/2010 |
| PP21066 | Male hybrid plant ‘NJ977’ A male asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) hybrid denoted ‘NJ977’. The plant has many desirable traits including vigorous plant growth, high yield, good resistance to rust (Puccinia asparagi) and good field tolerance to asparagus root a... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7704321 | Polycrystalline material having a plurality of single crystal particles Polycrystalline materials of macroscopic size exhibiting Single-Crystal-Like properties are formed from a plurality of Single-Crystal Particles, having Self-Aligning morphologies and optionally bonded together and aligned along at least one, and up to three, crystal... | 04/27/2010 |
| PP20804 | Interspecific hybrid plant designated ‘Spartan’ A new and distinct variety of evergreen shrub holly distinguished in that it combines from three species (Ilex rugosa, I. integra, and I. pernyi), as well as exhibiting desirable landscape and production traits which distinguish it from other forms of ... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7641913 | Isolated species of nematode and methods of white grub control therewith An isolated Steinernematid nematode of the species Steinernema scarabaei (ATCC accession No. PTA-6988) is provided which is entomopathogenic to the larvae of scarab beetles, e.g., Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica), oriental beetles (Exomala... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7629123 | Compositions and methods for diagnosing autism Mutations located within the gene encoding the homeobox transcription factor, ENGRAILED 2 (EN2), have now been identified as molecular markers associated with susceptibility for autism and related disorders. Thus, the present invention relates to compositions in the... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7625671 | Transition metal fluoride: carbon nanoamalgam rechargeable battery cell electrode material A safe and economical electrochemically active material useful in rechargeable battery cell electrode compositions comprises a nanostructure amalgam of a transition metal fluoride and carbon. The nanoamalgam may be prepared by subjecting a precursor mixture of a tra... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7616305 | Analytical methods and apparatus A gaseous analyte including a small amount of a multiatomic moiety incorporating a particular isotope, such as 14CO2 is subjected to a standing optical wave at a resonant wavelength of the moiety while maintaining the moiety in an excited condi... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7598238 | Fluorescent fused-ring traizoles that inhibit cell proliferation and uses thereof Fused-ring triazole compounds which inhibit proliferation of cells and exhibit a unique and intense fluorescence are provided. Also provided are methods for synthesizing these compounds and methods for using these compounds to inhibit cell proliferation and infectio... | 10/06/2009 |
| PP20128 | Peach tree named ‘NJF15’ A new and distinct peach variety of Prunus persica named ‘NJF15’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other peach varieties by its unique combination of large, showy, light pink flowers, flat fruit that ripen in early midseason with mottled red... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7462694 | C-terminally truncated non-cytotoxic PAP mutants Disclosed are PAP mutants that are less toxic than wild type PAP and that exhibit depurination activity. Also disclosed are transgenic plants that procedure the PAP mutants, and methods for preparing the plants. Further disclosed are bioconjugates containing the PAP... | 12/09/2008 |
| PP19383 | Peach tree named ‘NJF17’ A new and distinct peach variety of Prunus persica named ‘NJF17’ is described. This variety is distinguished from other peach varieties by its unique combination of non-showy, light pink flowers, flat fruit that ripen in early mid-season, bright green-yel... | 10/28/2008 |
| PP19382 | Peach tree named ‘NJ350’ A new and distinct peach variety of Prunus persica named ‘NJ350’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other peach varieties by its unique combination of nonshowy flowers, fruit that ripen early in the season, attractive fruit with an orange-red... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7371338 | Metal fluorides as electrode materials Safe and economical electrochemically active nanocomposites based on metal fluoride compounds useful in rechargeable battery cell electrodes. When incorporated as the active electrode material in lithium battery cell systems, the nanocomposites enable high, stable s... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7371413 | Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of compounds and preparations from African nutmeg seeds The present invention provides methods for reducing the production of nitric oxide, inducible nitric oxide synthase protein and mRNA, and cyclooxygenase-2 protein and mRNA in cells both in vivo and in vitro via the administration of extracts and compounds derived fr... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7326425 | Pharmaceutical formulation composed of a polymer blend and an active compound for time-controlled release A formulation containing a biologically active compound having a structure with hydrogen bonding sites blended with a first polymer having a structure with complementary hydrogen bonding sites and a second polymer that degrades to form degradation products that prom... | 02/05/2008 |
| PP18409 | Asparagus plant named ‘NJ44P’ A female asparagus plant (Asparagus officinalis) denoted ‘NJ44P’ was developed through extensive culture and selection from a field of the variety Mary Washington. Plant ‘NJ44P’ has many desirable traits including vigorous plant growth, high yi... | 01/08/2008 |
| PP18387 | Homozygous male asparagus plant named ‘NJ22-34’ A new and distinct asparagus (Asparagus officinalis Linn.) plant denoted ‘NJ22-34’ which is homozygous for male sex gene was developed through extensive breeding and selection. Asparagus hybrid ‘NJ22-34’ has many desirable traits includi... | 01/01/2008 |
| PP18224 | Peach tree named ‘NJ351’ A new and distinct peach variety of Prunus persica named ‘NJ351’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other peach varieties by its unique combination of nonshowy flowers, fruit that ripen in late-midseason, attractively blushed fruit with a bri... | 11/20/2007 |
| PP18147 | Nectarine tree named ‘NJN100’ A new and distinct nectarine variety of Prunus persica named ‘NJN100’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other nectarine varieties by its unique combination of showy flowers, fruit that ripen in early-season, glossy fruit with an attractive r... | 10/30/2007 |
| PP18134 | Peach tree named ‘NJ353’ A new and distinct peach variety of Prunus persica named ‘NJ353’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other peach varieties by its unique combination of showy flowers, fruit that ripen in late-season, attractive fruit with a yellow-orange groun... | 10/23/2007 |
| PP18091 | Peach tree named ‘NJ352’ A new and distinct peach variety of Prunus persica named ‘NJ352’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other peach varieties by its unique combination of nonshowy flowers, fruit that ripen in latter part of mid-season, attractive fruit with a ye... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7250154 | Radio-opaque polymeric biomaterials A radio-opaque dihydroxy compound substituted with at least one bromine or iodine atom. Radio-opaque medical implants and drug delivery devices and methods for therapeutic site-specific or systemic drug delivery comprising implanting in the body of a patient are als... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7238376 | Black tea extract for prevention of disease Compositions and methods for preventing and treating disease are provided. The compositions are extracts of black tea that include a mixture of theaflavin-3-gallate and theaflavin-3′-gallate. ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7235715 | Virus-resistant transgenic plants expressing L3 Disclosed are transgenic plants containing an exogenous nucleic acid encoding an L3 protein. The plant exhibits increased resistance to viruses and/or fungi that infect plants. The L3 proteins include wild-type proteins, spontaneously occurring mutants and non-natur... | 06/26/2007 |
| PP17768 | Interspecific hybrid Dogwood Tree designated ‘KF1-1’ An F1 interspecific hybrid of Cornus kousa×C. florida that is distinguished by its large bracts, a compact and dense attitude, wider than tall, and a flowering habit in the middle of the blooming season for the commercially available cultivars of ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7199374 | Corona discharge lamps Excimers are formed in a gas (30,130) by applying a pulsed potential between a first electrode (14,114) and a counter electrode (26, 126) so that corona discharge occurs, substantially without arcing, when the potential is on. The pulses or on-t... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7101840 | Polymeric drug formulations A method of forming a polymeric drug formulation in which a water-soluble drug is blended with a water-insoluble tissue-compatible polymer that is miscible in the solid phase with the drug, and with a poly(alkylene oxide), in a solvent system capable of forming a ho... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7094361 | Optically transparent nanocomposite materials Optically transparent composite materials in which solid solution inorganic nanoparticles are dispersed in a host matrix inert thereto, wherein the nanoparticles are doped with one or more active ions at a level up to about 60 mole % and consist of particles having ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7056493 | Radio-opaque polymer biomaterials Iodinated and/or brominated derivatives of aromatic dihydroxy monomers are prepared and polymerized to form radio-opaque polymers. The monomers may also be copolymerized with other dihydroxy monomers. The iodinated and brominated aromatic dihydroxy monomers can be e... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7022303 | Single-crystal-like materials Polycrystalline materials of macroscopic size exhibiting Single-Crystal-Like properties are formed from a plurality of Single-Crystal Particles, having Self-Aligning morphologies and optionally ling morphology, bonded together and aligned along at least one, and up ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7019126 | Transgenic plants producing a PAP II protein Disclosed are recombinant plant cells, plant cell parts, plant parts and transgenic plants containing a DNA molecule comprising a sequence encoding a Pokeweed Antiviral Protein (PAP) II protein. PAP II proteins include full length, wild-type PAP II and substantially... | 03/28/2006 |
| PP16309 | Interspecific Cornus hybrid designated KN30-8 An advanced generation interspecific hybrid of (Cornus kousa×C. nuttallii) that is distinguished by its exceptionally high vigor, superior foliage, floriferous display of very attractive and exceptionaly large white floral bracts, high level of winter hardin... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7005454 | Polymeric drug formulations Polymeric drug formulations containing a non-releasing single-phase dispersion of a water-soluble drug in a water-insoluble tissue-compatible polymer matrix. Polymeric drug formulations are also disclosed containing a single-phase dispersion of a water-soluble drug ... | 02/28/2006 |
| PP16293 | Interspecific cornus hybrid designated KN4-43 An interspecific hybrid of Cornus kousa×C. nuttallii exhibits the vigorous nature and the floral display of large, white bracts of plants of C. nuttallii and the dark, glossy green foliage and disease and insect resistance of plants of C. kousa. | 02/28/2006 |