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| 8153372 | Method for simultaneously determining in a single multiplex reaction gender of donors and quantities of genomic DNA and ratios thereof, presence and extent of DNA degradation, and PCR inhibition within a human DNA sample Methods are provided for determining, in a single polymerase chain reaction (PCR) reaction, the quantity, quality, and gender of origin of DNA in a sample, and whether or not the sample contains PCR amplification inhibitors. The methods involve carrying out a single... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8137526 | Method of making an electrochemical nanowire assembly and attaching cells thereto A method of growing a crystalline nanowire is disclosed. The method includes providing a pair of electrodes, immersing the electrode pair in a salt solution, and selectively applying a voltage signal to the electrode pair to induce growth of the nanowire between the... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8077316 | Chlorine dioxide sensor A chemical sensor is disclosed. The sensor has a test chamber for receiving chemicals in a gaseous state, the test chamber having two substantially transparent windows at first and second ends of the test chamber. The sensor uses a pulse operated ultraviolet light e... | 12/13/2011 |
| PP22101 | Forage bermudagrass plant named ‘GOODWELL’ ‘Goodwell’ is a hybrid forage bermudagrass. It has larger stems and wider leaves, and produces a more dense sod compared to “hay type” varieties. The stem size and leaf width is much greater compared to “grazing type” varieties while the sod density is s... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7896045 | Apparatus for delivering air through powered axle assemblies An apparatus for delivering air through a powered axle assembly and an improved powered axle assembly which incorporates the apparatus. The apparatus comprises: a base attachable to a non-rotating structure within the axle assembly and a rotor mountable in the axle ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7894137 | Omnidirectional antireflection coating An antireflective coating is disclosed having at least one layer of a first material with a first index of refraction and a first thickness, the first index of refraction and first thickness substantially conforming to a refractive index profile matching a reflectio... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7794734 | chimeric outer membrane protein PlpE and leukotoxin epitopes as a vaccine or vaccine component against shipping fever Vaccine preparations for the prevention and treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) and, in particular, its most severe form, termed “shipping fever”, are provided. The preparations comprise chimeric proteins comprising immunodominant epitopes of recombina... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7704723 | Isolation and characterization of novel clostridial species A novel clostridia bacterial species (Clostridium ragsdalei, ATCC BAA-622, “P11”) is provided. P11 is capable of synthesizing, from waste gases, products which are useful as biofuel. In particular, P11 can convert CO to ethanol. Thus, this novel bacterium... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7686561 | Remotely operated self-loading/unloading railroad gondola car-top material handler A material-handler adapted for locating on top of an open topped railroad car includes a chassis mounted on tracks, and a first and second pair of outriggers extending from the chassis. Wheels and clamps are located at the distal ends of the outriggers to stabilize ... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7675295 | Passive wireless corrosion sensor A passive wireless corrosion sensor is disclosed. A circuit is configured to provide a signal response when energized. An antenna is configured to wirelessly receive energy for energizing the circuit and to receive the signal response from the circuit and transmit t... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7602580 | Commutational ramp loading apparatus and method An apparatus and method for loading and offloading a read/write head from a load ramp onto a disc are disclosed. The apparatus includes at least a basedeck supporting a spindle motor with an attached disc and an actuator assembly with a read/write head configured fo... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7579164 | Optimization of coronatine production in a genetically improved strain of Stable genetically engineered bacterial strains that overproduce coronatine are provided. The stable strains can be successfully cultivated to overproduce coronatine at temperatures that are suitable for large scale, commercial preparations of coronatine. The overpr... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7534610 | 3D tissue constructs on the basis of colloidal crystals surface modified by sequential layering A cell growth matrix for optimizing 3D organization nutrient delivery, controlling release of differentiation factors and facilitating attachment of cells to a scaffold Colloidal crystals and inverted colloidal crystals are used to form an ordered structure for use ... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7521535 | Anti-microbial defensin-related peptides and methods of use An antimicrobial peptide and its analogs that are insensitive to physiological salt and divalent cation concentrations is provided, as are methods for their use to treat and prevent bacterial infections. The peptides are especially useful to treat infections caused ... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7470531 | Direct-fed microbial An isolated microorganism comprising a Propionibacteria strain. When the microorganism is fed to a ruminant, protein and fat levels in milk produced by the ruminant are increased, while body condition and milk production levels are maintained. When fed to the... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7456595 | Method and apparatus for adaptive control of a disk drive in the presence of non-linear magnetic bias According to a preferred aspect of the instant invention, there is provided a system and method of moving a disc drive arm in the presence of nonlinear magnetic bias. Further, in another preferred embodiment the instant method will be adaptive and/or self-corrective... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7438953 | Preparation of the layer-by-layer assembled materials from dispersions of highly anisotropic colloids A method for the assembly of a thin film containing highly anisotropic colloids that includes the steps of immersing a substrate in a first solution or dispersion comprising a first substance, wherein the first substance has an affinity for the substrate. Then, imme... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7414088 | Polymers grafted to carbon nanotubes A method comprising forming and grafting polymers on carbon nanotubes, a functionalized product and product dispersion produced by the method, a method of forming composites from the functionalized carbon nanotubes, and the composites produced therefrom. ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7252576 | Method and apparatus for magnetic float polishing A method of polishing workpieces in a magnetic float polishing chamber comprising a lower chamber piece and an upper chamber piece which is removably receivable in the lower chamber piece and is connected to a powered spindle for rotating the upper chamber piece in ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7214784 | Protective antigens for the control of species infestations Protective antigens against infestations with Ixodes spp. ticks, gene sequences and encoded proteins for such antigens, related vaccines and methods useful to induce an immune response, which are protective to interfere with infestations by Ixodes spp.... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7208898 | Near time-optimal jerk trajectory for positioning a control object Method and apparatus for control object manipulation from an initial position to a final position. A jerk control profile describes a near time-optimal jerk trajectory for the control object and includes a sequence of first, second and third sinusoidal pulses of res... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7201066 | System for automatic tire inflation An apparatus and method for measuring gas flow rates and an improved automatic vehicle tire inflation system which utilizes the inventive gas flow measurement apparatus and method. The gas flow measuring apparatus and method utilize a porous media material effective... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7188450 | Use of within-field-element-size CV for improved nutrient fertilization in crop production A method for in-season macro and micronutrient application based on predicted yield potential, coefficient of variation, and a nutrient response index. The inventive method includes the steps of: determining a nutrient response index for a field; determining the nor... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7144580 | outer membrane protein P1pE as a vaccine or vaccine component against shipping fever Vaccines and methods against M. haemolytica infections in cattle. The vaccine compositions include a recombinant outer membrane protein of M. haemolytica designated PlpE and/or subunits thereof, alone or in combination with other antigenic components, ... | 12/05/2006 |
| PP16801 | Patriot turf bermudagrass ‘Patriot’ is an improved clonal turf bermudagrass cultivar suitable for many applications including golf course fairways and tees athletic fields, home and commercial landscape sites, and parks and playgrounds. It is a tetraploid (2n=4x=36 chromosomes) interspec... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7045087 | Assembly of free-standing films using a layer-by-layer process A method for the layer-by-layer assembly of a free standing thin film includes the steps of preparing a support with a suitable substrate; forming a thin film having a plurality of layers onto the substrate utilizing a layer-by-layer assembly process; removing the s... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7002163 | Optically stimulated luminescence radiation dosimetry method to determine integrated doses and dose rates and a method to extend the upper limit of measureable absorbed radiation doses during irradiation There is provided herein a system and method for obtaining measurements of radiation exposure in real time using OSL and for obtaining improved accurate OSL measurements over a greater range of radiation exposures. In a preferred embodiment a signal-versus-dose resp... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6979451 | Recombinant antigen MSP1a from anaplasma marginale to reduce infections in ticks, vaccine compositions and methods of use Vaccines and methods for inducing an immune response in a ruminant. The vaccine composition including pathogen and tick-derived antigens and a carrier or diluent. The method for inducing an immune response in a ruminate to provide immune protection which reduces the... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6939549 | Immunoprotective recombinant antigen from anaplasma marginale, vaccine compositions and methods of use Vaccines and methods useful to induce an immune response which is protective to reduce the severity or prevent infection by ehrlichial parasites of the species Anaplasma marginale utilizing recombinant MSP1a surface protein antigens alone or in combination wi... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6936830 | Optically stimulated luminescence radiation dosimetry method to determine dose rates during radiotherapy procedures There is provided a system and method for estimating radiation exposure in real time or in near-real time while a dosimeter is being irradiated. In the preferred arrangement, OSL will be used to calculate estimates of the radiation dose rate, preferably by using com... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6887489 | Propionibacterium P-63 for use in direct fed microbials for animal feeds A ruminant direct fed microbial composition of matter comprising an acidosis inhibiting effective amount of Propionibacterium P-63 is provided. Also disclosed is a process for reducing acidosis in ruminants or scours in swine by administration of the bacteriu... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6880291 | Process for in-season fertilizer nutrient application based on predicted yield potential A method for in-season macro and micronutrient application based on predicted yield potential and a nutrient response index. The inventive method includes the steps of: determining a nutrient response index for a field; determining the normalized difference vegetati... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6855933 | Optical spectral reflectance sensor and controller A spectral reflectance sensor including: a light source for emitting a modulated beam of red light; a light source for emitting a modulated beam of near infrared light; a receiver for receiving reflected light produced by either the red source or the near infrared s... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6821738 | Broad spectrum bio-detection of nerve agents, organophosphates, and other chemical warfare agents The instant invention pertains generally to a method and apparatus for rapidly detecting nerve agents, organophosphates, and other chemical warfare agents. A sensor has been developed that can be used to rapidly detect multiple analytes such as organic compounds. An... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6781696 | Apparatus and method for a microsphere whispering-gallery mode evanescent-wave sensor A microsphere whispering-gallery mode evanescent-wave sensor for use in the detection and identification of atoms or molecules has been developed. In operation, the species under scrutiny is introduced proximate to a microsphere in which a whispering-gallery mode ha... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6749945 | Advanced composite ormosil coatings An Ormosil composite coating that provides good corrosion and abrasion resistance of the underlying substrate. The Ormosil composite coating of the present invention is entrapped with a plurality of inorganic particles of a size greater than 1 micron to produce a co... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6737275 | Direct serum lipids assays for evaluation of disease states The invention presents a method designed to simultaneously measure certain unsaturated lipids and certain vitamins present either as single substances or in complex mixtures such as exist in serum and natural oils. Target lipids are free cholesterol, unsaturated cho... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6702200 | Nozzle attitude controller for spot and variable rate application of agricultural chemicals and fertilizers A nozzle attitude controller for use in connection with a farming apparatus for precision farming, the apparatus comprising an applicator vehicle, a boom supported by and extending across the rear of the vehicle, a manifold rotatably supported by the boom... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6689338 | Bioconjugates of nanoparticles as radiopharmaceuticals A bioconjugate including a nanoparticle covalently linked to a biological vector molecule. The nanoparticle is a generally radioactive metal ion and most typically a metal sulfide or metal oxide. The biological vector molecule is typically a monoclonal an... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6601341 | Process for in-season fertilizer nitrogen application based on predicted yield potential A method for in-season fertilizer nitrogen application based on predicted yield potential and a nutrient response index. The inventive method includes the steps of: determining a nutrient response index for a field; determining the normalized difference v... | 08/05/2003 |
