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Method and apparatus for making a drink hop along a bar or counter
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8163481 | Method of extracting chromatin fractions from intact cells Methods are provided for isolation of chromatin fractions of nucleoproteins containing histone H1, H2A, H2B, H3 and H4 proteins and/or histone H1, H2A, H2B, H3 and/or H4 proteins, from intact cells. The methods preserve original patterns of covalent modifications of... | 04/24/2012 |
| 7993933 | Cyanide and related species detection with metal surfaces An assay method and kit for detecting a chemical. The method and kit utilize a metal surface capable of surface enhanced Raman Scattering. The metal surface may be provided in the form of one or more nanoparticles, to increase the surface enhanced Raman Scattering c... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7962199 | Method and apparatus for determination of bone fracture risk using raman spectroscopy A method is disclosed for analyzing keratinized tissue, particularly fingernails, of a subject to diagnose osteoporosis and bone fracture risk. A Raman spectrum of a sample of keratinized tissue is generated. Broad spectral background features of the spectrum are re... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7951607 | Compositions and methods for detecting nerve agents The present invention provides methods and compositions for detecting, identifying and measuring the abundance of chemical nerve agents. Methods and compositions of the present invention are capable of providing selective detection of phosphorous based nerve agents,... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7897052 | Method for removing arsenite and arsenate from water A method for removing arsenite and arsenate from water is provided. The method comprises reacting the water with cupric oxide (CuO) particles for a predetermined time and filtering the reacted water. A system for removing arsenite and arsenate from liquids is also p... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7879305 | Apparatus and method for sequestering flue gas CO A fluidized bed reactor device for sequestering flue gas CO2 from a flue gas source is provided. The fluidized bed reactor device comprises an operating portion having a first end and a second end. A flue gas inlet is formed at the first end of the operat... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7852479 | Apparatus and method for measuring the fluorescence of large multi-cellular organisms Apparatus and methods for measuring the fluorescence of large multi-cellular organisms in a sample of liquid includes a pumping mechanism, a fluorescence measuring device, a method of analyzing the measurements, and optionally, a sorting mechanism. The pumping mecha... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7842513 | Pregnancy detection This invention provides methods and compositions for testing for pregnancy and non-pregnancy in ungulates and non-hoofed ruminates. The tests provided by this invention are useful during a time that coincides with the estrus cycle during which breeding occurs or the... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7776610 | Cyanide and related species detection with metal surfaces An assay method and kit for detecting a chemical. The method and kit utilize a metal surface capable of surface enhanced Raman Scattering. The metal surface may be provided in the form of one or more nanoparticles, to increase the surface enhanced Raman Scattering c... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7723109 | Expression of spider silk proteins The present invention relates to the fields of molecular biology and plant biology. Specifically, the invention is directed to the methods for expressing spider silk proteins in plants and the synthesis and purification of spider silk proteins therefrom. ... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7674627 | Compositions and methods for detecting nerve agents The present invention provides methods and compositions for detecting, identifying and measuring the abundance of chemical nerve agents. Methods and compositions of the present invention are capable of providing selective detection of phosphorous based nerve agents,... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7556094 | Method for converting coal to biogenic methane A method for converting coal to biogenic methane is provided. The method comprises providing a solid coal matrix, converting the solid coal matrix into soluble, coal-derived constituents, introducing indigenous microorganisms and nutrients into the soluble, coal-der... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7549472 | Method for increasing the production of hydrocarbon liquids and gases A method for reducing or eliminating water block around a well bore of a well bore region in a reservoir is provided. The method comprises removing the water from around the well bore, injecting crude oil around the well bore, and injecting precipitants causing surf... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7403281 | Raman spectrometer A system, method and apparatus for taking a Raman spectrum of a sample is disclosed. In one embodiment, for example, an integrated Raman spectrometer is provided. In another embodiment, a portable Raman spectrometer is provided. In another embodiment, a Raman spectr... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7288391 | Expression of spider silk proteins in higher plants The present invention relates to the fields of molecular biology and plant biology. Specifically, the invention is directed to the methods for expressing spider silk proteins in plants and the synthesis and purification of spider silk proteins therefrom. ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7276332 | Bacteriophage linked immunosorbent assay for rapid, sensitive detection of multiple analytes The invention is a method for the development of a platform that enables the efficient and simultaneous creation of multiple detection assays. The invention entails the use of any bacteriophage, modified to carry a reporter gene, to which any analyte-recognizing moi... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7264056 | System and method for the mitigation of paraffin wax deposition from crude oil by using ultrasonic waves A method for mitigating the deposition of wax on production tubing walls. The method comprises positioning at least one ultrasonic frequency generating device adjacent the production tubing walls and producing at least one ultrasonic frequency thereby disintegrating... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7244612 | Template reporter bacteriophage platform and multiple bacterial detection assays based thereon The invention is a method for the development of assays for the simultaneous detection of multiple bacteria. A bacteria of interest is selected. A host bacteria containing plasmid DNA from a T even bacteriophage that infects the bacteria of interest is infected with... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7235179 | Method for removing arsenic from water The present invention relates to methods for the rejuvenation of cupric oxide having adsorbed arsenic from arsenic contaminated water. The rejuvenated cupric oxide may be recycled to again react with and adsorb arsenic in arsenic contaminated water. ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7161665 | High resolution imaging fountain flow cytometry An imaging fountain flow cytometer allows high resolution microscopic imaging of a flowing sample in real time. Cells of interest are in a vertical stream of liquid flowing toward one or more illuminating elements at wavelengths which illuminate fluorescent dyes and... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7146922 | Towline fuse and strain energy dissipation device A towline fuse device for use in a towing system with a towing vehicle and a towline is provided. The towline fuse device comprises a fuse mechanism for failing at a predetermined level of tensile force, the fuse mechanism mounted between the towing vehicle and the ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7088106 | Device and method for the measurement of gas permeability through membranes A device for the measuring membrane permeability in electrical/electrochemical/photo-electrochemical fields is provided. The device is a permeation cell and a tube mounted within the cell. An electrode is mounted at one end of the tube. A membrane is mounted within ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7088765 | Vector calibration system An exemplary signal processing system determines vector mismatch between a plurality of signal paths. Advantageously, the system can determine mismatch across a range of frequencies. A signal generator of the system can provide a periodic calibration signal having a... | 08/08/2006 |
| 6995288 | Apparatus and method for production of methanethiol A method for the production of methyl mercaptan is provided. The method comprises providing raw feed gases consisting of methane and hydrogen sulfide, introducing the raw feed gases into a non-thermal pulsed plasma corona reactor, and reacting the raw feed gases wit... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6968780 | Hand accent stencil applicator system A hand accent stencil applicator system for positioning a design on a surface is provided. The applicator system comprises an applicator handle and a compression housing mounted to the applicator housing. A bladder is positioned within the compression housing for ho... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6857615 | Mechanical damping system for structures A mechanical damping system for a structure is provided. The mechanical damping system comprises a tubular impact frame secured to the structure. A support frame is secured to the structure with the support frame spaced from the impact frame. An elongated member is ... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6842994 | Precision positioning device A precision positioning device is provided. The precision positioning device comprises a precision measuring/vibration isolation mechanism. A first plate is provided with the precision measuring mean secured to the first plate. A second plate is secured to the first... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6765656 | Apparatus and methods for high throughput analysis of samples in a translucent flowing liquid Apparatus and methods for imaging multiple fluorescent sample particles in a flow channel. A flow channel defines a flow direction for samples in a flow stream and has a viewing plane perpendicular to the flow direction. A clear volume between the illuminated flow v... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6692962 | Plant translation methods and compositions related thereto The present invention relates to the field of plant molecular biology, in particular to translational control. The inventors herein disclose compositions and methods useful to alter plant gene translation, which methods enable genetic modification of nume... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6461863 | Modifying insect cell gylcosylation pathways with baculovirus expression vectors Disclosed are a variety of recombinant baculovirus vectors, and host insect cells, which comprise at least one oligosaccharide processing enzyme gene. The vectors and cells may optionally comprise other heterologous structural genes, including further pro... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6455266 | Receptor for a Bacillus thuringiensis toxin The cDNA that encodes a glycoprotein receptor from the tobacco hornworm which binds a Bacillus thuringiensis toxin has been obtained and sequenced. The availability of this cDNA permits the retrieval of DNAs encoding homologous receptors in other insects ... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6451092 | System and process for agglomeration and processing of carbonaceous fines and dust A system and process for agglomerating and processing carbonaceous fines is provided. The process includes powdering the carbonaceous fines, mixing the powdered carbonaceous fines with an organic liquid creating a slurry, adding a predetermined amount of ... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6423502 | Method for screening candidate pesticides using a receptor that binds Bacillus thuringiensis toxin The cDNA that encodes a glycoprotein receptor from the tobacco hornworm which binds a Bacillus thuringiensis toxin has been obtained and sequenced. The availability of this cDNA permits the retrieval of DNAs encoding homologous receptors in other insects ... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6232439 | Bacillus thuringiensis isolates with broad spectrum activity A broad spectrum Bacillus strain is provided which displays activity against at least two orders of insects. Novel proteins active against corn rootworm and nematodes and methods of isolation are additionally provided. Also provided is a purified crystal ... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6210953 | Bacillus thuringiensis isolate BTC-18 with broad spectrum activity A broad spectrum Bacillus thuringiensis strain, BtC-18, is provided which displays pesticidal activity against nematodes and against insects from the orders Lepidoptera, Diptera and Coleoptera.... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6007981 | Polynucleotide encoding a receptor for a Bacillus thuringiensis toxin and methods of use The cDNA that encodes a glycoprotein receptor from the tobacco hornworm which binds a Bacillus thuringiensis toxin has been obtained and sequenced. The availability of this cDNA permits the retrieval of DNAs encoding homologous receptors in other insects ... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5989894 | Isolated DNA coding for spider silk protein, a replicable vector and a transformed cell containing the DNA The present invention is directed to isolated cDNA which codes for spider silk protein or a fragment or variant thereof, a replicable vector containing cDNA which codes for spider silk protein and which is capable of expressing spider silk protein, a tran... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5986177 | Bacillus thuringiensis isolates with broad spectrum activity A broad spectrum Bacillus strain is provided which displays activity against at least two orders of insects. Novel proteins active against corn rootworm and nematodes and methods of isolation are additionally provided. Also provided is a purified crystal ... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5756677 | Minor ampullate spider silk proteins cDNA clones encoding minor ampullate spidroin proteins (MiSP) are described. The translated amino acid sequence of the cloned cDNA shows that the MiSPs have a structure which exhibits an amino proximal nonrepetitive region, a repetitive portion and a carb... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5728810 | Spider silk protein The present invention is directed to isolated cDNA which codes for spider silk protein or a fragment or variant thereof, a replicable vector containing cDNA which codes for spider silk protein and which is capable of expressing spider silk protein, a tran... | 03/17/1998 |
