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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5879679 | Antigen-based heteropolymers and method for treating autoimmune diseases using the same Constructs consisting of antigen-based heteropolymers (AHP's) are provided. The antigen-based heteropolymers comprise at least one monoclonal antibody specific for binding to complement receptor (CR1) site on a human or non-human primate erythrocyte, and ... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5605803 | Human sperm diagnostic A kit and method for detecting sperm production in a human male individual includes the provision of one or more antibodies for sperm tissue-specific protein antigen, such as SP-10, which can be combined with a sample suspected of containing sperm to perm... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5536822 | γ-phosphate linked adenosine 5' triphosphate sepharose A γ-phosphate-linked ATP affinity column for the purification of a protein kinase is provided. In addition, a method for purifying protein kinases using the γ-phosphate-linked ATP affinity column comprising the steps of 1) linking an ATP linking moiety ... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5519126 | Oligonucleotide N-alkylphosphoramidates Oligonucleotide N-alkylphosphoramidates useful for combatting diseases by biochemical intervention at the RNA and DNA level are disclosed.... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5424297 | Adenosine dextran conjugates Covalent conjugates of water soluble dextrans and adenosine agonists or antagonists wherein the dextran is coupled through the C6 or C8 positions of the purine ring. These compounds activate or block adenosine A1 or A2 receptors are ... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5366896 | Robotically operated laboratory system The present invention relates to an integrated analytical system which includes a plurality of remote laboratories and a central monitoring station. The remote laboratories include a specimen analysis member and a plurality of peripheral devices. The cent... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5272153 | Method of inhibiting the activity of leukocyte derived cytokines A family of compounds effective in inhibiting interleukin-1 (IL-1) activity, tumor necrosis factor (TNF) activity, and the activity of other leukocyte derived cytokines is comprised of 7-(oxoalkyl) 1,3-dialkyl xanthines of the formula ##STR1## i... | 12/21/1993 |
| 5245282 | Three-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging A new three-dimensional (3D) MR imaging pulse sequence can produce over 100 high-resolution, high-contrast images in as little as 6 minutes of imaging time. Without additional imaging time, this same image data can be post-processed to yield high-resoluti... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5196430 | Method of inhibiting the activity of leukocyte derived cytokines A family of compounds effective in inhibiting interleukin-1 (IL-1) activity, tumor necrosis factor (TNF) activity, and the activity of other leukocyte derived cytokines is comprised of 7-(oxoalkyl) 1,3-dialkyl xanthines of the formula ##STR1## i... | 03/23/1993 |
| 5183764 | Quantitative analysis for diabetic condition predictor involving chiro-inositol An enhanced quantitative assay for chiro-inositol concentration can be used to determine insulin-resistance, or a predeposition to the development of insulin-resistance, in type I and type II diabetics. Spot urine or serum samples reflecting concentration... | 02/02/1993 |
| 5180663 | Immunochemical assays for human amylase isoenzymes and related monoclonal antibodies, hydridoma cell lines and production thereof Immunochemical assays for human amylase isoenzymes are disclosed. These assays utilize monoclonal antibodies which are produced from hybridoma cell lines and are specific for human salivary amylase and ovarian tumor amylase but not human pancreatic amylas... | 01/19/1993 |
| 5161235 | Field-effect compound semiconductive transistor with GaAs gate to increase barrier height and reduce turn-on threshold Multi-layer heterostructure transistors, and methods for making them, involve the use of a p+ doped GaAs gate for an n-channel device to increase barrier height and reduce turn-on threshold. A p++-i-p substrate helps to reduce source and drain capacitance... | 11/03/1992 |
| 5130654 | Magnetolelastic amorphous metal ribbon gradiometer A single magnetostrictive amorphous metal sensor element is mounted on a piezoelectric resonator plate with an intervening layer of a viscous fluid, an oscillator stresses and vibrates the plate at a resonant frequency, creating a standing wave in the sen... | 07/14/1992 |
| 5125888 | Magnetic stereotactic system for treatment delivery A treatment delivery apparatus comprises a metallic object and a treatment carrier device which is connected by a heat-sensitive biodegradable connector link to the magnetic object. This carrier device contains the treatment, i.e. the drug, to be transpor... | 06/30/1992 |
| 5124252 | In vitro test for fecal leukocytes An in vitro test for determining the presence of leukocytes in a fecal sample which is sensitive to the numbers of fecal leukocytes typically found in inflammatory diarrheal specimens, by testing the fecal sample with an assay utilizing an antibody for la... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5096906 | Method of inhibiting the activity of leukocyte derived cytokines A family of compounds effective in inhibiting interleukin-1 (IL-1) activity, tumor necrosis factor (TNF) activity, and the activity of other leukocyte derived cytokines is comprised of 7-(oxoalkyl) 1,3-dialkyl xanthines of the formula ##STR1## i... | 03/17/1992 |
| 5030420 | Apparatus for oxygen determination Quenching luminescence of the tris(4,7-diphenyl-1,10-phenanthroline)ruthenium(II) perchorate, immobilized in a silicone rubber by oxygen is shown to be an accurate and precise method for measuring oxygen concentration in solutions and in the gas phas... | 07/09/1991 |
| 5011708 | Use of radioactive nickel-63 to inhibit microbially induced corrosion A method of preventing the growth of microorganisms on the surface of a substrate in contact with the environment, while simultaneously preventing corrosion of these substrates by depositing nickel-63 onto the substrate.... | 04/30/1991 |
| 4989920 | Self-damping caster wheel A caster wheel which enhances critical shimmy velocity so as to minimize shimmy effects in operation. Two tread surface for contact with a ground surface and a pivot assembly for pivoting the wheel about a first vertical axis displaced from a second verti... | 02/05/1991 |
| 4963128 | Chest tube and catheter grid for intrathoracic afterload radiotherapy An apparatus and method for intraoperative internal placement of an afterloading catheter tube grid for post-operative radiotherapy using a semi-rigid tube having inserted within a plurality of catheters which extends outwardly from the distal end of the ... | 10/16/1990 |
| 4950249 | Hypodermic needle with reclosable safety cap A hypodermic needle apparatus has a safety cap which is axially split into two halves. The two halves are pivotally connected to a needle hub for movement outwardly in opposite directions by sliding ring which moves over a portion of the needle hub. A met... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4940055 | High-resolution spectral signature of human arterial plaque Noninvasive method of identifying and quantifying constituents of arterial plaque, comprising subjecting arterial walls to proton NMR spectroscopy or magnetic resonance imaging and looking for sharp spectral lines indicative of the accumulation of lipids ... | 07/10/1990 |
| 4887610 | Device to measure electrical and mechanical events in the human sphincters A manometric catheter which includes a sleeve device segment and attached to this sleeve device segment are two metal electrodes. This design of the manometric catheter has the capability of measuring simultaneous mechanical and electrical events in the h... | 12/19/1989 |
| 4880783 | Use of adenosine, hypoxanthine and ribose-containing solution for improved protection of the heart during surgery The invention relates to an improved cardioplegic solution for reducing ischemic damage to the heart during operations and/or transplantation. The invented solution contains adenosine, hypoxanthine and ribose in addition to the electrolytes contained in s... | 11/14/1989 |
| 4820714 | Use of phospholipase inhibitors in the treatment of Clostridium difficile diarrhea Hemorrhagic fluid secretion and histologic damage to the intestinal mucosa by C. difficile toxin is blocked by the use of phospholipase inhibitors.... | 04/11/1989 |
| 4632668 | Ventricular catheter An adjustable ventricular catheter is disclosed. This invention has a proximal catheter in which a distal catheter telescopically slides. The distal catheter is prevented from separating from the proximal catheter in the maximum extended position by locki... | 12/30/1986 |
| 4563768 | Mamographic device using localized compression cone A mammographic device comprises an X-ray source for emitting X-rays along a predetermined path, a film holder disposed in the predetermined path of the X-rays for holding film to be exposed to the X-rays, a compression plate disposed in the predetermined ... | 01/07/1986 |
| 4438771 | Passive contactless monitor for detecting cessation of cardiopulmonary An apparatus and method is disclosed for detecting the cessation of movement of a body by detecting the voltage produced by the movement of the charge on said body because of the body's movement. This is accomplished by a passive contactless conductive pa... | 03/27/1984 |
| 4407800 | Protozoacidal activity of phenothiazines A method of treating or protecting against parasitic diseases caused by members of the protozoan family Trypanosomatidae comprising administering to a mammal a phenothiazine drug. This represents a new use of the phenothiazine compounds.... | 10/04/1983 |
| 4376125 | Aminobenzlpropranolol and pharmaceutical preparation thereof 1-(p-Amino-,-dimethylphenethylamino)-3-(1-naphthoxy)-2-propan ol, 1-(p-hydroxy-,-dimethylphenethylamino)-3-(1-naphthoxy)-2-pro panol, 1-(p-methyl-,-dimethylphenethylamino)-3-(1-naphthoxy)-2-prop anol, ... | 03/08/1983 |
| 4364922 | Adenosine antagonists in the treatment and diagnosis of A-V node conduction disturbances A method of relieving atrioventricular conduction block by administering to a human or animal an effective amount of an adenosine antagonist that competitively inhibits adenosine or that reduces the level of adenosine present in myocardial tissue and asso... | 12/21/1982 |
| 4324262 | Aspirating culture catheter and method of use A catheter adapted to be introduced into a body cavity, such as a bronchial tube or lung, and a method of using the catheter. The catheter consists of inner and outer concentric tubes having a reflected cylindrical membrane attached adjacent their distal ... | 04/13/1982 |
| 4309187 | Metastable energy transfer for analytical luminescence A method and apparatus for analysis of atomic species which comprises directly forming metastable energy level nitrogen by processing a stream of nitrogen containing gas through a dielectric field wherein essentially no excited species above the 6th vibra... | 01/05/1982 |
| 4161198 | Apparatus for handling wastes from small animal cages A portable machine for servicing small animal cage litter trays which is independent of water and waste connections.... | 07/17/1979 |
| 4141864 | Osseous cement composition An osseous cement for orthopedic or dental application, which comprises the admixture of 10 to 40% weight of organic or inorganic particles wherein said particles are soluble in the extracellular fluid of the body, and are essentially non-toxic, 20 to 40%... | 02/27/1979 |
| 4128628 | Automated immunoassay An automated immunoassay apparatus which provides: time controlled incubation of a multiplicity of sample solutions, each of which comprise a mixture of (a) a sample, possibly containing an antigen or antibody intended to be assayed; (b) a solution of a k... | 12/05/1978 |
