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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7410714 | Unitized regenerative fuel cell system A Unitized Regenerative Fuel Cell system uses heat pipes to convey waste heat from the fuel cell stack to the reactant storage tanks. The storage tanks act as heat sinks/sources and as passive radiators of the waste heat from the fuel cell stack. During charge up, i... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7305935 | Slotted antenna waveguide plasma source A high density plasma generated by microwave injection using a windowless electrodeless rectangular slotted antenna waveguide plasma source has been demonstrated. Plasma probe measurements indicate that the source could be applicable for low power ion thruster appli... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7259692 | Hybrid power management system and method A system and method for hybrid power management. The system includes photovoltaic cells, ultracapacitors, and pulse generators. In one embodiment, the hybrid power management system is used to provide power for a highway safety flasher. ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7250723 | Cathode luminescence light source for broadband applications in the visible spectrum A device and method for generating cathode luminescence is provided. The device and method generate broad spectrum electromagnetic radiation in the visible. A layer of particles, such as quartz or alumina powder, is exposed to electrons in a plasma discharge. Surfac... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7157284 | Vacuum distillation automatic sampler A plurality of samples can be analyzed sequentially in any desired order by intruding the samples into an automatic sampler, the automatic sampler including a plurality of sample ports connected to a holder, a connector, a valve, and a seal. The connector if each sa... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7094593 | Method for improving the function of heterologous G protein-coupled receptors This invention relates to mutant G protein-coupled receptors with improved G-protein coupling and receptor response, yeast cells expressing such receptors, vectors useful for making such cells, and methods of making and using same. ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7078507 | Synthetic genes for malarial proteins and methods of use Synthetic gene sequences encoding erythrocyte binding protein of a malaria pathogen for the expression of the erythrocyte binding protein. The codon composition of the synthetic gene sequences approximates the mammalian codon composition. The synthetic gene sequence... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7061074 | Visible imaging device using Darlington phototransistors The present invention is a modified darlington phototransistor wherein a phototransistor is coupled to a Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT). This design provides a high sensitivity and a fast response and effectively increases the gain of the photocurrent. This circu... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7052776 | Formation of hydrophilic polysaccharide coatings on hydrophobic substrates Articles produced from hydrophobic polymers (e.g., polyethylene) are surface-coated with thin films of starch in order to render the surfaces hydrophilic. The thin coatings form on the surfaces of plastic objects when the objects are placed in contact with hot, aque... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7042639 | Identification of cells with a compact microscope imaging system with intelligent controls A Microscope Imaging System (CMIS) with intelligent controls is disclosed that provides techniques for scanning, identifying, detecting and tracking microscopic changes in selected characteristics or features of various surfaces including, but not limited to, cells,... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6947978 | Method for geolocating logical network addresses Method for geolocating logical network addresses on electronically switched dynamic communications networks, such as the Internet, using the time latency of communications to and from the logical network address to determine its location. Minimum round-trip communic... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6786205 | Hydraulically intensified high pressure fuel system for common rail application A common rail intensifier fuel injection system includes a plurality of fuel injectors respectively associated with cylinders of an internal combustion engine. A common rail supplies fuel at an intensified pressure to the fuel injectors and receives the fuel at the ... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6779339 | Method for NOx adsorber desulfation in a multi-path exhaust system The method of treating a fuel lean exhaust containing NOX and SO2 includes splitting the exhaust into major and minor portions for flow through multiple flow paths each of which contains a particulate trap and an absorber containing a NOX ... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6777374 | Process for photo-induced selective oxidation of organic chemicals to alcohols, ketones and aldehydes using flame deposited nano-structured photocatalyst Organic molecules are partially oxidized in that the gas phase on supported and immobilized photocatalysts deposited having a nanostructure. the photocatalysts are semiconductors such as titanium dioxide and are preferentially coated onto a substrate by flame aeroso... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6765160 | Omnidirectional microscale impact switch The invention is a normally-open, momentary, non-latching, inertial thresholding switch 30, fabricated on a substrate 1 in a planar configuration, using no cylindrical tilt mass, with low mass 16 and small switch gap 36, 37, 38, 39 to all... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6755975 | Separation process using pervaporation and dephlegmation A process for treating liquids containing organic compounds and water. The process includes a pervaporation step in conjunction with a dephlegmation step to treat at least a portion of the permeate vapor from the pervaporation step. The process yields a membrane res... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6746149 | Rare earth optical temperature sensor A rare earth optical temperature sensor is disclosed for measuring high temperatures. Optical temperature sensors exist that channel emissions from a sensor to a detector using a light pipe. The invention uses a rare earth emitter to transform the sensed thermal ene... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6713764 | Field based spectral radiometer A robust two spectral band radiometer for long-term stand-alone spectral radiance measurements in the field is provided. The instrument can be used to monitor various surface parameters over prolonged periods of time by automatically collecting spectral radiance mea... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6689367 | Production of attenuated chimeric respiratory syncytial virus vaccines from cloned nucleotide sequences Chimeric respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and vaccine compositions thereof are produced by introducing one or more heterologous gene(s) or gene segment(s) from one RSV subgroup or strain into a recipient RSV backround of a different subgroup or strain. T... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6689560 | Raf protein kinase therapeutics It is a general object of this invention to provide a DNA segment comprising a Raf gene in an antisense orientation downstream of a promoter. It is a specific object of this invention to provide a method of inhibiting Raf expression comprising expressing ... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6689288 | Polymeric blends for sensor and actuation dual functionality The invention described herein supplies a new class of electroactive polymeric blend materials which offer both sensing and actuation dual functionality. The blend comprises two components, one component having a sensing capability and the other component... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6686333 | Inhibition of HIV replication using soluble Tat peptide analogs Methods and compositions for inhibiting replication of HIV in a mammalian cell. The compositions can be a peptide, or a nucleic acids encoding a peptide, which inhibits transactivation of the HIV long terminal repeat.... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6685948 | Replication-defective dengue viruses that are replication-defective in mosquitoes for use as vaccines The present invention is directed toward vector stage replication-defective flaviviruses that are replication-defective in mosquito vectors that transmit them to humans. Such mutant flaviviruses may be useful as vaccines. The replication-defective flavivi... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6685944 | Modified HCV peptide vaccines The present invention provides 1) an isolated peptide having the amino acid sequence DLMGYIPAV, (SEQ ID NO: 1); 2) an isolated HCV core polypeptide comprising an L.fwdarw.A substitution at amino acid position 139; 3) an isolated HCV core polypeptide havin... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6685949 | Lipooligosaccharide based vaccine for prevention of moraxella (branhamella)catarrhalis infections in humans A conjugate vaccine for Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis comprising isolated lipooligosaccharide from which esterified fatty acids have been removed, to produce a detoxified lipooligosaccharide (dLOS), or from which lipid A has been removed, to produce... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6685933 | Interferon hybrids Hybrid human interferon- polypeptides, and the corresponding nucleic acid molecules, are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising these peptides, and the use of these polypeptides to treat viral disease and regulate cell growth are also pr... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6657719 | Fiber optic tomographic plasma uniformity monitor A device for analyzing plasma enclosed in a chamber. The device has a lens array which has a plurality of lens array lenses. The lens array lenses are located in a position so that the line of sight for each lens array lens intersects one another at a sin... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6608628 | Method and apparatus for virtual interactive medical imaging by multiple remotely-located users A virtual interactive imaging system allows the displaying of high-resolution, three-dimensional images of medical data to a user and allows the user to manipulate the images, including rotation of images in any of various axes. The system includes a mesh... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6607725 | Conjugate vaccine for nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae A conjugate vaccine for Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae comprising lipooligosaccharide from which esterified fatty acids have been removed conjugated to an immunogenic carrier. The vaccine is useful for prevention of otitis media and respiratory infect... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6608181 | Fibroblast growth factor receptor activating gene I and related compositions and methods A novel gene designated as FRAG1 and its encoded protein is disclosed. A fusion protein called FGFR2-ROS, which is formed by chromosomal rearrangement of rat FRAG1 with FGFR2, is also disclosed. Methods of producing FRAG1 protein, related fusion proteins,... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6606612 | Method for constructing composite response surfaces by combining neural networks with other interpolation or estimation techniques A method and system for design optimization that incorporates the advantages of both traditional response surface methodology (RSM) and neural networks is disclosed. The present invention employs a unique strategy called parameter-based partitioning of th... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6602979 | Screening assays for compounds that cause apoptosis This invention relates to methods of screening for compounds capable of inducing apoptosis in certain tumor cells. The invention also relates to compounds identified by such methods. In addition, the invention relates to methods for the in vitro diagnosis... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6602661 | Methods and arrays for detecting biomolecules The present invention is directed to a device and a method for detecting biomolecules in a tissue section or other two-dimensional sample by creating "carbon copies" of the biomolecules eluted from the sample and visualizing the biomolecules on the copies... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6603535 | Stereo imaging velocimetry system and method A system and a method is provided for measuring three-dimensional velocities at a plurality of points in a fluid employing at least two cameras positioned approximately perpendicular to one another. Image frames captured by the cameras may be filtered usi... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6602983 | Polypeptide and DNA sequence corresponding to human receptor with high affinity for IgE A Polypeptide and DNA Sequence corresponding to the human receptor high affinity receptor for IgE as well as replicable microbial expression vehicles, transformed microorganisms, and cultures of microbial cells which produce this polypeptide.... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6599739 | Infectious papillomavirus pseudoviral particles The invention provides an infectious papillomavirus pseudoviral particle useful in gene transfer comprising: (a) a papillomavirus vector DNA which comprises an E2 binding site and an expression cassette comprising a gene and a sequence controlling express... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6600991 | Neighboring optimal aircraft guidance in a general wind environment Method and system for determining an optimal route for an aircraft moving between first and second waypoints in a general wind environment. A selected first wind environment is analyzed for which a nominal solution can be determined. A second wind environ... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6599449 | X-ray crystallography reagent Microcapsules prepared by encapsulating an aqueous solution of a protein, drug or other bioactive substance inside a semi-permeable membrane by are disclosed. The microcapsules are formed by interfacial coacervation under conditions where the shear forces... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6600426 | Alarm system for detecting hazards due to power transmission lines An alarm system for detecting and warning of the risk of shock and electrocution is provided. The alarm system is adapted for use with mobile construction equipment, e.g., cranes, trucks, etc., that can be used around overhead power transmission lines. Th... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6600030 | Delayed progression to aids by a missense allele of the CCR2 gene The present invention relates to a CCR2 deletion mutant, designated "CCR2-64I." CCR2 is a C--C chemokine receptor and has been implicated as a co-receptor for HIV-1. It has been discovered that the presence of the CCR2-64I allele correlates with a postpon... | 07/29/2003 |
