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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8184728 | Adaptive symbol transition method for OFDM-based cognitive radio systems and method of use In accordance with the present invention, a system and method for orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) sidelobe suppression is provided. In a particular embodiment an extension is added to OFDM symbols that is calculated using optimization methods to mi... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8183249 | Inhibitors of AKT/PKB with anti-tumor activity The subject invention concerns materials and methods for inhibiting the Akt/PKB pathway. In one embodiment, a compound of the invention inhibits kinase activity and/or phosphorylation levels of Akt proteins. The subject invention also concerns methods for inhibiting... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8183082 | Fabrication of organic solar array for applications in microelectromechanical systems and others A method of fabricating organic solar arrays for application in DC power supplies for electrostatic microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices. A solar array with 20 miniature cells (as small as 1 mm2) interconnected in series is fabricated and charact... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8179581 | Electrostatically-addressed MEMS array system and method of use The present invention provides an improved electrostatic micro actuator array system comprising a plurality of electrostatic micro actuators, each of the micro actuators further comprising at least one hold-down electrode and at least two pull-down electrodes positi... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8178507 | Method for the modulation of function of transcription factors There is provided a method of modulating the function of transcription factor by administering an effective amount of an oligonucleotide containing optimal nucleotide binding sites for the transcription factor. A therapeutic agent having an effective amount of an ol... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8178502 | Effective treatment of esophogeal adenocarcinoma using triciribine and related compounds The inventors have determined, contrary to the prior art and experience, how to successfully use triciribine to treat esophogeal adenocarcinoma by one or a combination of (i) administering triciribine only to patients which according to a diagnostic test described b... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8175896 | Computer systems and methods for selecting subjects for clinical trials Computers, computer program products, and methods for identifying a plurality of subjects for a clinical trial are provided. A candidate set of molecular profiles in a stored plurality of molecular profiles are identified. Each such profile has measurements for a di... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8169342 | Method of providing a destination alert to a transit system rider Provided is a detection method used to alert a rider of a transit system that his or her upcoming destination location is approaching. The method detects upcoming transit stops and alerts the transit rider to prepare to depart the transit vehicle. Another alert to r... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8165352 | Reconstruction of biometric image templates using match scores A method of reconstructing biometric face image templates of a face recognition system (FRS) using the match scores or distances provided by the FRS. The match scores represent the distance between a image introduced to the FRS and the unknown image template stored ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8163710 | Reduction of graft-versus-host disease by modulation of SHIP activity Inhibition of dendritic cell function in solid organ grafts or allogeneic bone marrow transplants prior to or during engraftment by blocking SH2-containing inositol phosphatase (SHIP) expression or function is taught as a method of abrogating immune rejection and th... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8163418 | Method of controlled delivery for use in electrochemical power sources A system and method for improving electrochemical power sources through the dispensing, encapsulation and dispersion into galvanic chambers of an electrochemical cell. Features of the method include the optimization of the concentration levels of chemicals involved ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8160163 | Method for OFDM signal identification and parameter estimation Spectrum sensing is one of the most challenging problems in cognitive radio systems. The spectrum of interest needs to be characterized and unused frequencies should be identified for possible exploitation in a simple and fast way, allowing the radio to catch up wit... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8158005 | Functional composites formed from colloidal polymer particles with photocatalytic metal oxide (MO) nanoparticles Microcomposites comprising titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles embedded within cross-linked, thermally responsive microgels of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) are disclosed. Interpenetrating linear chains of poly(acrylic acid) functionalize the nanoparticles for dispe... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8153596 | Use of SH2 STAT3/STAT1 peptidomimetics as anticancer drugs The subject invention concerns compositions and methods for blocking cancer cell growth or proliferation and/or inducing cancer cell death. Compositions of the present invention are peptidomimetics that inhibit STAT function. Peptidomimetics of the invention display... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8153020 | Hydrogen-storing hydride complexes A ternary hydrogen storage system having a constant stoichiometric molar ratio of LiNH2:MgH2:LiBH4 of 2:1:1. It was found that the incorporation of MgH2 particles of approximately 10 nm to 20 nm exhibit a lower initial hyd... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8149685 | Covert OFDM transmission using cyclic prefix Methods for secure OFDM communications include changing the length of OFDM symbols in a pseudo-random fashion by appending a totally random signal to some of the OFDM symbols. An adaptive cyclic prefix is provided for covert and spectrally efficient communication. A... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8148114 | Materials and methods for treatment of inflammatory and cell proliferation disorders Compositions and methods for treatment of inflammatory and cell proliferation disorders using natriuretic hormone peptide (NP), polynucleotides encoding NP, or agents that reduce the activity of atrial natriuretic peptide receptor A (NPR-A). ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8145183 | On-demand emergency notification system using GPS-equipped devices Provided is an emergency locator system adapted for GPS-enabled wireless devices. Global Positioning System (GPS) technology is and Location Based Services (LBS) are used to determine the exact location of a user and communicate information relating to the emergency... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8143398 | Activity of new N-acylated ciprofloxacin derivatives against faculative intracellular bacteria Bartonella species are facultative intracellular pathogens responsible for a range of diseases in animals and in humans. A selection of N-acyl ciprofloxacin analogues, chemically synthesized from ciprofloxacin, have been tested in vitro for activity against | 03/27/2012 |
| 8140256 | Dynamic ride matching system A ride matching method is disclosed herein. The ride matching method addresses many of the limitations associated with traditional dynamic ride matching applications. The method is unique in its ability to accept trips with schedules that cannot be expressed in term... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8138907 | Travel assistant device A travel assistant device to help individuals use transit systems. The device is particularly suited to help individuals with special needs (i.e. physical or mental disabilities) successfully navigate the transit system through cues that are delivered through the de... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8137662 | Proliferated cell lines and uses thereof The subject invention pertains to tumor cell lines useful for increasing the proliferation potential of any human or animal cell in culture, thereby providing immortalized or continuous cell lines and cultures. The invention also concerns proliferation factors, and ... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8134394 | RF microwave circuit and pulse shaping method A multi-port circuit and corresponding method for simultaneous shaping of sub-nanosecond pulses (MCS3P). The MCS3P includes a coupled-line coupler, a Schottky detector diode, and circuitry for compressing the rising and falling edges of a wavef... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8133736 | Methods for detecting or monitoring cancer using LPE as a marker A method of detecting a cancer, such as ovarian cancer, in a test subject including (a) determining the amount of a lysophosphatidyl ethanolamine in a sample of a bodily fluid taken from the test subject, and (b) comparing the amount of the lysophosphatidyl ethanola... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8133692 | Methods of predicting responsiveness to chemotherapeutic agents and selecting treatments Methods are provided for predicting responsiveness of cancer cells to chemotherapy by measuring the level of phosphorylated Stat or the level of expression of Survivin in a cancer and comparing the level in the cancer cell to the respective level in a control. Also ... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8132637 | Off-road capable electric wheelchair attachment An attachment for an electric wheelchair that enables the electric wheelchair to be used in areas that would not otherwise be possible, e.g., beaches, mud, and tall grass. The attachment is powered off of the wheelchair's motor and allows the user to explore terrain... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8127967 | Volumetric control apparatus for fluid dispensing The present invention provides an apparatus for dispensing fluid in preselected volumetric quantities. The apparatus comprises a valve positioned inline with a conduit holding fluid under pressure, a flow meter positioned inline with the conduit, a control unit comm... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8127142 | Method of authenticating a user on a network A method of controlling access to electronic information is provided. The method requires the use of a portable token adapted to read and verify a user's biometric data in order to view encrypted files or data fields. If the proper biometric data is entered into the... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8115683 | Rectenna solar energy harvester A rectenna is a combination of an antenna and a rectifier (diode). Because of limitations in nanotechnology fabrication, it has not been possible to develop rectennas that can operate in the visible frequency range. Current work has gone to producing rectennas that ... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8114006 | Radio guided seed localization of imaged lesions A method of removing lesions by implanting a radioactive seed at the location of the lesion, locating the lesion with the radioactive seed, and removing the lesion with the radioactive seed. A kit is also provided by the present invention for use in removing lesions... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8110699 | Cobalt-catalyzed asymmetric cyclopropanation of alkenes with α-nitrodiazoacetates A process for the cyclopropanation of olefins with a metal porphyrin catalyst and an acceptor/acceptor substituted diazo reagent. ... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8110678 | Antibiotic-bound poly(caprolactone) polymer This invention is the design and synthesis of a caprolactone monomer which bears a pendant protected carboxyl group. This monomer has been copolymerized with caprolactone in varying ratios. After polymerization, the protecting group can be removed and an antibiotic ... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8110003 | Prostheses for spine discs having fusion capability The present invention provides both a device and a method. The device is a human made replacement for the soft discs in the spine. A fabric pouch encloses a central hydraulic element made up of small soft beads. Two pouches with beads are implanted into a prepared d... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8106001 | Diagnostic markers of human female infertility The subject invention pertains to methods and reagents for the diagnosis of female infertility, prognostic indicators for female infertility, compounds for the treatment of female infertility, compounds and methods for contraception. Methods and compounds are based ... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8097008 | Laparoscopic hernia mesh spreader An apparatus is provided for the laparoscopic deployment and positioning of surgical materials, such as mesh. The mesh is applied by at least one extension arm which radiates from a central shaft. Alternate embodiments employ simultaneously and/or individually exten... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8095389 | Computer systems and methods for selecting subjects for clinical trials Computers, computer program products, and methods for identifying a plurality of subjects for a clinical trial are provided. A candidate set of molecular profiles in a stored plurality of molecular profiles are identified. Each such profile has measurements for a di... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8093967 | MEMS high speed switching converter The present invention provides a DC high voltage converter having an oscillator driver, main switch array and topological enhanced capacitors. The switch array utilizes MEM cantilevers and topological capacitors for charge storages for the generation of a high volta... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8093027 | Method for producing biocomposite comprising collagen and polymer The present invention concerns a biocomposite useful in artificial tissue replacement, methods for its production, and methods of use. The biocomposite can be implanted into humans or animals as an artificial tissue for treatment of a tissue defect. The biocomposite... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8089196 | Microcavity enhanced surface acoustic wave devices Shear-horizontal surface acoustic wave sensors with micro-cavities in the delay paths were studied using finite element methods. The microcavity devices are SAW delay path devices that have the delay path etched with square patterns at various wavelength dimensions ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8088638 | MEMS DC to DC switching converter The present invention provides a DC high voltage converter having an oscillator driver, main switch array and topological enhanced capacitors. The switch array utilizes MEM cantilevers and topological capacitors for charge storages for the generation of a high volta... | 01/03/2012 |
