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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7704509 | Recovery of recombinant human parainfluenza virus type 1 (HPIV1) from cDNA and use of recombinant HPIV1 in immunogenic compositions and as vectors to elicit immune responses against PIV and other human pathogens Recombinant human parainfluenza virus type 1 (HPIV1) compostions, formulations and methods are provided. The recombinant HPIV1 viruses and HPIV1 chimeric and chimeric vector viruses provided according to the invention are infectious and attenuated in permissive mamm... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7700600 | Methods for treating cardiac arrhythmia Disclosed are methods of preventing or treating cardiac arrhythmia comprising administering to a mammal in need thereof, such as a human, an effective amount of vanoxerine (GBR 12909) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, derivative or metabolite thereof. ... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7660692 | Ballistic impact detection system A wearable ballistic impact protection system detects impacts to a body. The system includes multiple sensors for detecting vibration. The sensed vibrations are converted to electrical signals which are filtered. Electronic components are provided to determine wheth... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7634393 | Technique for coupling meteorology to acoustics in forests A system and method of predicting multi-dimensional meteorological and acoustic effects within and above a forest environment comprises collecting input data comprising meteorological and forest canopy characterization data for a specified forest environment; inputt... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7439027 | Method for modulating process mediated by farnesoid activated receptors Farnesyl pyrophosphate, the metabolically active form of farnesol, is a key precursor in the synthesis of cholesterol, carotenoids, steroid hormones, bile acids and other molecules involved in cellular growth and metabolism. A nuclear receptor has been identified th... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7352356 | Refreshable scanning tactile graphic display for localized sensory stimulation Pressure-based refreshable scanning tactile graphic display apparatus and methods are disclosed for localized sensory stimulation. The apparatus include a display array having stimulus points embedded in a matrix, an energy source applied at the stimulus points thro... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7280623 | Digital RF correlator for multipurpose digital signal processing Digital RF correlation based signal processing arrangements allow for the development of software—controlled radio reception without the need for down-conversion to IF frequencies. Various arrangements are implemented using superconducting RSFQ logic enabling the ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7194978 | Inducing sterility in fish by disrupting the development of the GnRH system The present invention provides for a method for inducing sterility in fish by administering at least one compound that disrupts the establishment of the gonadotropin-releasing hormone system during early development thereby inhibiting sexual maturity in the treated ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7191097 | Method, apparatus, and system for assessing conditions Real-time condition data indicative of conditions is collected from at least one sensor at a particular location or from a plurality of sensors at different locations over time. The data collected from different locations is time-synchronized to produce data indicat... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7101823 | Method for preparing metal cyanide catalyst complexes using partially miscible complexing agents Double metal cyanide catalysts (DMC) are complexed with complexing agents that are miscible in poly(propylene oxide) at higher temperatures and immiscible at lower temperatures. The complexing agent is a poly(ethylene oxide) polymer or a copolymer having a poly(ethy... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7009595 | Extended refreshable tactile graphic array for scanned tactile display Apparatus and methods for extended refreshable tactile graphic display are disclosed, the apparatus including an array of pins at a display surface, with pin setting actuators and display surface matrix preferably being separable units. The display matrix is provide... | 03/07/2006 |
| H2146 | Method for determining long term stability A method of determining long term power variation, as an indication of long term stability of power output, by steps of measuring power output at successive intervals of time, determining variations in power output, from an average power output, at corresponding int... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6797492 | Method for reducing the immunogenicity of antibody variable domains A unique method is disclosed for identifying and replacing immunoglobulin surface amino acid residues which converts the antigenicity of a first mammalian species to that of a second mammalian species. The method will simultaneously change immunogenicity and strictl... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6776619 | Refreshable braille reader Apparatus and method for refreshable tactile display are disclosed, the apparatus being preferably embodied as a rotating-wheel refreshable Braille reader. The reader includes a housing having a reading aperture with a rotatable wheel assembly maintained therein so ... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6743797 | Methods for treating cardiac arrhythmia Disclosed are methods of preventing or treating cardiac arrhythmia comprising administering to a mammal in need thereof, such as a human, an effective amount of vanoxerine (GBR 12909) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, derivative or metabolite thereof. ... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6546045 | Method for communication using adaptive modem A method to improve communication system performance using an adaptive modem that estimates the communication channel scattering function to select one of several modulation schemes. The scattering function is estimated from the channel's frequency (doppl... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6410023 | Recombinant parainfluenza virus vaccines attenuated by deletion or ablation of a non-essential gene Recombinant parainfluenza virus (PIV) are provided in which expression of the C, D and/or V translational open reading frame(s) (ORFs) is reduced or ablated to yield novel PIV vaccine candidates. Expression of the C, D and/or V ORF(s) is reduced or ablate... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6393177 | True time delay generating system and method System and method for rapidly reconfigurable two-dimensional true time delay generation for phased array antennas is described. The system utilizes a broadband light source, an array of fiber chirp gratings in a single fiber, and an acousto-optic spectrom... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6387375 | Methods and compositions for controlling coleopteran infestations Species of fungi have been identified, which can be used to control coleopteran infestations of host plants. The fungi are particularly useful for controlling infestations of Diaprepes abbreviatus.... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6270779 | Nitric oxide-releasing metallic medical devices Biocompatible metallic medical devices having silanized surfaces coupled to nucleophile residues that release sustained, therapeutic amounts of nitric oxide to specific sites within a mammalian body are provided. Additionally, the biocompatible metallic m... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6263505 | System and method for supplying supplemental information for video programs An apparatus, method, and program for providing supplemental information related to video programs. Through a computer network interface, a user can request and receive specific supplemental audio/video information related to a video program. Alternativel... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6217027 | Computerized portable pneumatic target apparatus A computerized portable pneumatic target apparatus includes at least one target; a computer located at the firing point of a shooting range and connected by a first wireless radio frequency link to the at least one target for controlling operation of the ... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6213024 | Projectile with an air pressure wave generator and chemical agent/marker A projectile with an Air Pressure Wave Generator, a battery, fuze, safe and arm system, detonator system, and ancillary circuitry. The Air Pressure Wave Generator contains a supersonic or subsonic nozzle, an ogive, and a secondary propellant chamber, whic... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6146867 | Methods for expressing a maize acetyl CoA carboxylase gene in host cells and encoded protein produced thereby The present invention provides the complete cDNA sequence of maize acetyl CoA carboxylase and a method introducing and expressing a plant acetyl CoA carboxylase gene in plant cells. The method includes the steps of introducing an expression cassette encod... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6120497 | Method and apparatus for treating wrinkles in skin using radiation A method for treating wrinkles in skin involves the use of a beam of pulsed, scanned or gated continuous wave laser or incoherent radiation. The method comprises generating a beam of radiation, directing the beam of radiation to a targeted dermal region b... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6101797 | Method and apparatus for macerating plant material Method for processing plant material in which a first rotatable crushing roller with an outer generally cylindrical surface cooperates with a second adjacent rotatable crushing roller also having an outer generally cylindrical surface. The rollers, mounte... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6076174 | Scheduling framework for a heterogeneous computer network A scheduling framework for a heterogeneous computer network comprises a task performance predictor for estimating computation time on each computer in a network for each job input to the network, a performance characteristics database for recording inform... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6055766 | Apparatus for attracting and destroying insects An apparatus for attracting and destroying insects is disclosed. The apparatus simulates a host animal and has an electrified grid constructed and arranged for intercepting the flight of the insect around the apparatus, thereby increasing the efficiency o... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6022685 | Methods and compositions for detecting anti-hepatitis E virus activity The present invention provides antigenic peptides and polypeptides of hepatitis E virus. Also provided are mixtures of conjugated and unconjugated peptides of the present invention. Methods of detecting hepatitis E viral infection in a subject using the p... | 02/08/2000 |
| 6020128 | DNA polymerase from Treponema pallidum The nucleic acid sequence encoding the gene for the DNA polymerase I enzyme of Treponema pallidum, the organism causing syphilis. Nucleic acid molecules useful as probes for detecting Treponema pallidum are described. Isolated, recombinant, and synthetic ... | 02/01/2000 |
| 5966471 | Method of codebook generation for an amplitude-adaptive vector quantization system The present invention relates to the field of vector quantization of transmitted imagery. In particular, the invention is a method for automatically generating a codebook for use in the transmitter and receiver components of an amplitude-adaptive normaliz... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5920630 | Method of public key cryptography that includes key escrow A key escrow encryption method, where two users each have secret encryption keys and corresponding public encryption keys. One user receives the public encryption keys of the other user and generates a first datum based on them, an identifier of the other... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5916563 | Parvovirus protein presenting capsids The present invention relates to a parvovirus protein presenting capsid. Protein presenting capsid can be made by substituting nonparvovirus proteins, such as antigenic epitopes, ligands, enzymes, or peptide sequences, for the unique region of the parvovi... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5914236 | PCT-65 serotonin receptor The PCT-65 serotonin receptor gene was cloned and characterized from rat and human libraries. This receptor has nucleotide and amino acid homology with previously described 5-HT genes and can bind ligands that are known to interact with serotonin receptor... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5914912 | Sonar array post processor The sonar array post processor employs an adaptive processing, known as matched beam processing, in the beam domain which takes analog or digital conventional beamforming outputs from a sonar array, multiplies them by a set of adaptive weighting coefficie... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5882651 | Attenuated respiratory syncytial virus vaccine compositions The present invention provides vaccine compositions of attenuated respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). More particularly, the attenuated virus may be a derivative of RSV which has been incompletely attenuated by cold-passage or introduction of mutations whi... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5860828 | PCMCIA card connector that minimizes bent contact pins A PCMCIA card connector that minimizes bent pins by employing a U-shaped outer guide rail, having a plurality of rigidly fixed pins, having at least one movable release pin, and having at least one alignment recess; a U-shaped inner guide rail, where the ... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5847841 | Mixed-mode symbol removal for facsimile data compression A method for data compression provides for an improved digital facsimile document transmission system. The mixed mode method provides that symbols can be located both individually and as a part of a line of symbols in order to provide for efficient operat... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5792389 | Water soluble laser dyes Novel water soluble dyes of the formula I are provided ##STR1## wherein R1 and R4 are alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or hydrogen; or R1 -R2 or R2 -R4 form part of aliphatic heterocyclic ... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5773269 | Fertile transgenic oat plants A method to prepare fertile transgenic oat plants by transforming cells of, or derived from, mature embryos is provided, as well as plants prepared by said method.... | 06/30/1998 |
