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Assignee: The Regents, University of California


Location: Oakland, CA
No. of patents: 26

NumberTitleIssue Date
5955355Chromosome 18 marker
The present invention relates to the mammalian fsh05 gene, a novel gene associated with bipolar affective disorder (BAD) in humans. The invention encompasses fsh05 nucleic acids, recombinant DNA molecules, cloned genes or degenerate variants thereof, fsh0...
09/21/1999
5939316Chromosome 18 marker
The present invention relates to the mammalian fsh22 gene, a novel gene associated with bipolar affective disorder (BAD) in humans. The invention encompasses fsh22 nucleic acids, recombinant DNA molecules, cloned genes or degenerate variants thereof, fsh2...
08/17/1999
5880360Method for imaging liquid and dielectric materials with scanning polarization force microscopy
The invention images dielectric polarization forces on surfaces induced by a charged scanning force microscope (SFM) probe tip. On insulators, the major contribution to the surface polarizability at low frequencies is from surface ions. The mobility of th...
03/09/1999
5866412Chromosome 18 marker
The present invention relates to the mammalian fsh15w6 gene, a novel gene associated with bipolar affective disorder (BAD) in humans. The invention encompasses fsh15w6 nucleic acids, recombinant DNA molecules, cloned genes or degenerate variants thereof, ...
02/02/1999
5855953Aerogel composites and method of manufacture
Disclosed herewith is a process of forming an aerogel composite which comprises introducing a gaseous material into a formed aerogel monolith or powder, and causing decomposition of said gaseous material in said aerogel in amounts sufficient to cause depo...
01/05/1999
5824165Giant magnetoresistive heterogeneous alloys and method of making same
The inventive material exhibits giant magnetoresistance upon application of an external magnetic field at room temperature. The hysteresis is minimal. The inventive material has a magnetic phase formed by eutectic decomposition. The bulk material comprise...
10/20/1998
5803593Reflector system for a lighting fixture
Disclosed herein is a reflector system for a lighting fixture having a illumination source surrounded by an envelope. The reflector system includes a first reflector surrounding the illumination source. The reflector system also includes a second reflecto...
09/08/1998
5770857Apparatus and method of determining molecular weight of large molecules
A mass spectrometer determines the mass of multiply charged high molecular weight molecules. This spectrometer utilizes an ion detector which is capable of simultaneously measuring the charge z and transit time of a single ion as it passes through the det...
06/23/1998
5744704Apparatus for imaging liquid and dielectric materials with scanning polarization force microscopy
The invention images dielectric polarization forces on surfaces induced by a charged scanning force microscope (SFM) probe tip. On insulators, the major contribution to the surface polarizability at low frequencies is from surface ions. The mobility of th...
04/28/1998
5735681Ultralean low swirl burner
A novel burner and burner method has been invented which burns an ultra lean premixed fuel-air mixture with a stable flame. The inventive burning method results in efficient burning and much lower emissions of pollutants such as oxides of nitrogen than pr...
04/07/1998
5717277Compact fluorescent lamp using horizontal and vertical insulating septums and convective venting geometry
A novel design for a compact fluorescent lamp, including a lamp geometry which will increase light output and efficacy of the lamp in a base down operating position by providing horizontal and vertical insulating septums positioned in the ballast compartm...
02/10/1998
5671086Method and apparatus for accurately manipulating an object during microelectrophoresis
An apparatus using electrophoresis provides accurate manipulation of an object on a microscope stage for further manipulations add reactions. The present invention also provides an inexpensive and easily accessible means to move an object without damage t...
09/23/1997
5657335P-type gallium nitride
Several methods have been found to make p-type gallium nitride. P-type gallium nitride has long been sought for electronic devices. N-type gallium nitride is readily available. Discovery of p-type gallium nitride and the methods for making it will enable ...
08/12/1997
5625035Erythropoietin binding protein from mammalian serum
Purified mammalian erythropoietin binding-protein is disclosed, and its isolation, identification, characterization, purification, and immunoassay are described. The erythropoietin binding protein can be used for regulation of erythropoiesis by regulating...
04/29/1997
5596198Gamma ray camera
A gamma ray camera for detecting rays emanating from a radiation source such as an isotope. The gamma ray camera includes a sensor array formed of a visible light crystal for converting incident gamma rays to a plurality of corresponding visible light pho...
01/21/1997
5558718Pulsed source ion implantation apparatus and method
A new pulsed plasma-immersion ion-implantation apparatus that implants ions in large irregularly shaped objects to controllable depth without overheating the target, minimizing voltage breakdown, and using a constant electrical bias applied to the target....
09/24/1996
5537000Electroluminescent devices formed using semiconductor nanocrystals as an electron transport media and method of making such electroluminescent devices
An electroluminescent device is described, as well as a method of making same, wherein the device is characterized by a semiconductor nanocrystal electron transport layer capable of emitting visible light in response to a voltage applied to the device. Th...
07/16/1996
5528364High resolution EUV monochromator/spectrometer
This invention is related to a monochromator which employs a spherical mirror, a traveling plane mirror with simultaneous rotation, and a varied spacing plane grating. The divergent beam from the entrance slit is converged by the spherical mirror located ...
06/18/1996
5517084Selective ion source
A ion source is described wherein selected ions maybe extracted to the exclusion of unwanted ion species of higher ionization potential. Also described is a method of producing selected ions from a compound, such as P+ from PH3. The...
05/14/1996
5510481Self-assembled molecular films incorporating a ligand
Functionalized monomers are presented which can be used in the fabrication of molecular films for controlling adhesion, detection of receptor-ligand binding and enzymatic reactions; new coatings for lithography; and for semiconductor materials. The monome...
04/23/1996
5374472Ferromagnetic thin films
A ferromagnetic δ-Mn1-x Gax thin film having perpendicular anisotropy is described which comprises: (a) a GaAs substrate, (b) a layer of undoped GaAs overlying said substrate and bonded thereto having a thickness ranging from about ...
12/20/1994
5373443Method for imaging with low frequency electromagnetic fields
A method for imaging with low frequency electromagnetic fields, and for interpreting the electromagnetic data using ray tomography, in order to determine the earth conductivity with high accuracy and resolution. The imaging method includes the steps of pl...
12/13/1994
5372813Substituted 6-nitroquipazines, methods of preparation, and methods of use
Disclosed is a substituted 6-nitroquipazine of the formula ##STR1## wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are each selected from the group consisting of H, Fl, CL, Br, I, CF3, CH2 CH2 F, ...
12/13/1994
5277653Gas flow means for improving efficiency of exhaust hoods
Apparatus for inhibiting the flow of contaminants in an exhaust enclosure toward an individual located adjacent an opening into the exhaust enclosure by providing a gas flow toward a source of contaminants from a position in front of an individual to urge...
01/11/1994
5270092Gas filled panel insulation
A structural or flexible highly insulative panel which may be translucent, is formed from multi-layer polymeric material in the form of an envelope surrounding a baffle. The baffle is designed so as to minimize heat transfer across the panel, by using mat...
12/14/1993
5254950DC superconducting quantum interference device usable in nuclear quadrupole resonance and zero field nuclear magnetic spectrometers
A spectrometer for measuring the nuclear quadrupole resonance spectra or the zero-field nuclear magnetic resonance spectra generated by a sample is disclosed. The spectrometer uses an amplifier having a dc SQUID operating in a flux-locked loop for generat...
10/19/1993
 
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