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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20110046361 | METHOD FOR SEPARATION OF DOUBLE-STRANDED AND SINGLE-STRANDED NUCLEIC ACIDS The invention provides systems, methods and kits for the separation and/or purification of double-stranded and single-stranded nucleic acids. The method includes first mixing a sample containing the double-stranded nucleic acid and the single-stranded nucleic acid with ... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110045574 | CHROMATOGRAPHY MEDIUM The present invention is within the field of chromatography. More precisely, it relates to a novel chromatography medium, namely a hydrophobic medium provided with different lids excluding molecules over a certain size due to the porosity of the hydrophobic medium and/o... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110042290 | CHROMATOGRAPHY COLUMN AND MAINTENANCE METHOD A chromatography column and method of maintenance is described which does not require the use of a hoist or crane for disassembly. The method provides improved operator safety by reducing the need for the operator to work below a suspended or supported load within the c... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110039712 | PREPARATION OF LIQUID MIXTURES A method of determining the relative component proportions of at least one each of: a buffer; an acid or a base; a solvent; and optionally a salt, for providing a liquid mixture of pre-defined pH and ionic strength, wherein the relative component proportions are determi... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110039336 | PRODUCT FOR CELL CULTURE The present invention relates to a product for cell culture. In particular, the invention relates to a cell growth surface having a coating comprising an animal protein free coating. The coating is derived from an enzymatic hydrolysate of a plant protein, preferably soy... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110036450 | POSITIONING OF DISPENSING MEANS IN FRACTION COLLECTOR A method in a fraction collector for accurate positioning of a dispensing device with respect to wells of a micro plate in which prior to the dispensing a sensing device is moved over the micro plate the sensing device being able to detect the number of walls between th... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110014641 | METHOD FOR MEASURING AROMATASE ACTIVITY The present invention relates to compounds useful for measuring aromatase activity. The invention further provides methods for measuring aromatase activity and for screening test agents which modulate aromatase activity. A kit is also provided for use in such screening ... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20110006900 | METHOD FOR PREVENTING AN UNAUTHORIZED USE OF DISPOSABLE BIOPROCESS COMPONENTS This invention provides a system and apparatus that is able to authenticate and prevent illegal manufacturing and unauthorized operation of disposable bioprocess components. This invention utilizes a ferro-electric random access memory chip (FRAM) chip to store error-co... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20110006878 | GAMMA STERILIZABLE RFID SYSTEM THAT PREVENTS UNAUTHORIZED OPERATION OF ASSOCIATED DISPOSABLE BIOPROCESS COMPONENTS This invention provides a system and apparatus that is able to authenticate and prevent illegal manufacturing and unauthorized operation of disposable bioprocess components. This invention utilizes a ferro-electric random access memory (FRAM) chip to store error-correct... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20110003941 | METHOD FOR PREPARATION OF A BIOMOLECULE ADSORBENT The present invention is relates to method for production of a biomolecule adsorbent with a pentadentate ligand with very strong chelating properties, and to methods for use thereof for, for example, protein purification, detection or binding. The biomolecule adsorbent ... | 01/06/2011 |
| 20100332174 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR QUANTITATING SURFACE-BINDING OPTICAL RESONANCE PROFILES Empirical Profile Fits are used to quantitate Surface-binding Optical Resonance profiles. The EPF process has two stages, Calibration and Fit. In the Calibration stage, a calibration surface-binding optical resonance scan is obtained with relatively fine angle or wavele... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100331534 | NUCLEIC ACID PURIFICATION METHOD The invention provides an modified method for the separation of nucleic acids from cells, comprising: generating an aqueous solution containing the nucleic acid by lysing the cells with a lysis solution including SDS and salt; and separating the nucleic acids of interes... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100320149 | SEPARATION MATRIX The present invention relates to a separation matrix, which comprises a support; extenders coupled to an outer part of said support; and ligands coupled to said extenders, wherein the part of the support to which the extenders are coupled constitutes less than 50% of th... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100313992 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE AUTOMATION OF COLUMN AND MEDIA PACKING This invention provides for the fully automated, hands free, packing of chromatography columns by means of delivering a pre-calculated volume of slurry and using two different packing modalities to stop the packing when either 1) this volume has been delivered in the co... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100311069 | MULTIPLEX CELL SIGNALLING ASSAYS Disclosed are methods useful in multiplex cell-based assays for compound screening employing imaging instrumentation. The methods described herein offer high content information relating to the biological potency of test agents, off-target effects and cellular toxicity ... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100303727 | OPTICAL IMAGING AGENTS The present invention relates to imaging agents suitable for in vivo optical imaging, which comprise conjugates of pentamethine cyanine dyes having reduced non-specific binding, e.g. to plasma proteins. This is achieved by control of the nature and location of the sulfo... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100298548 | METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF SEPARATION MEDIA The present invention relates to a method for production of separation media using a so called Spinning Disc technology wherein the porosities of the beads are optimized in such a way that a desired biomolecule may be separated from a complex sample. The method comprise... | 11/25/2010 |
| 20100294977 | SEPARATION OF BIOMOLECULES The present invention relates to separation of biomolecules. More closely, the invention relates to a method for production of a separation medium comprising hybrid particles of inorganic and organic material as well as the hybrid particles produced by this method. Fina... | 11/25/2010 |
| 20100292446 | ISOLATION OF DNA, RNA AND PROTEIN FROM A SINGLE SAMPLE The invention provides a method for the separation and purification of two or three cellular components selected from genomic DNA, RNA and proteins from a single biological sample. The method comprises generating an aqueous solution containing the cellular components by... | 11/18/2010 |
| 20100288029 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHARACTERIZING MEMBRANES AND MEMBRANE FILTRATION DEVICES A system for characterizing a membrane is disclosed. The system includes a container configured to dissolve a first large molecular weight marker and a second large molecular weight marker into a solution, wherein the container is connected to a reservoir. The reservoir... | 11/18/2010 |
| 20100282610 | METHOD FOR SAMPLE APPLICATION The present invention relates to a method for sample application and separation. More closely, the invention relates to convenient direct loading of a biomolecule sample via magnetic beads to, for example, a gel before electrophoresis. In this way, the invention combine... | 11/11/2010 |
| 20100276371 | CHROMATOGRAPHY COLUMN AND METHOD OF MAINTENANCE A chromatography column and method of maintenance is described which does not require the use of a hoist or crane for disassembly. The method provides improved operator safety by reducing the need for the operator to work below a suspended or supported load within the c... | 11/04/2010 |
| 20100276370 | METHOD FOR CONDUCTING MAINTENANCE ON A CHROMATOGRAPHY COLUMN The present invention relates to methods for conducting maintenance on chromatography columns used in industrial-scale chromatography. In particular, the invention is concerned with safer methods for performing maintenance on such columns, such as cleaning and replacing... | 11/04/2010 |
| 20100273384 | METHOD FOR ALIGNING A LAMP ARC IN AN OPTICAL DEVICE In a method for aligning the arc of a lamp with the optical axle of an optical device the lamp is inserted in a housing of a solid material, said housing having an outer configuration unambiguously adapted to a holder of the unit. The lamp is thereafter adjusted to its ... | 10/28/2010 |
| 20100273240 | METHOD FOR PRODUCTION AND PURIFICATION OF MACROMOLECULAR COMPLEXES The present invention relates to a method for production and purification of affinity tagged macromolecular complexes, such as ribosomes. More closely, the method comprises in-frame fusion of a nucleotide sequence specific for an affinity tag and a selection marker, whe... | 10/28/2010 |
| 20100272614 | CASSETTE FOR TEST TUBES In a cassette for test tubes for use e.g. in a fraction collector the test tubes are kept in a fixed position by means of holding means arranged on an adjustable hold and release plate, which, when moved to its release position, releases said test tubes.... | 10/28/2010 |
| 20100261811 | MICROSCOPY IMAGING PHANTOMS The invention relates to imaging phantoms for validation, optimisation and calibration of microscopy instrumentation and software used for analysis of microscope images. The materials and methods of the invention find particular use in high content screening and high co... | 10/14/2010 |
| 20100260642 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR LAMINAR FLOW ON A SENSING SURFACE Methods and devices are provided for controlling a fluid flow over a sensing surface within a flow cell. The methods employ laminar flow techniques to position a fluid flow over one or more discrete sensing areas on the sensing surface of the flow cell. Such methods per... | 10/14/2010 |
| 20100254902 | STABILIZATION OF RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS The invention relates to stabilised radiopharmaceutical compositions which comprise: (i) an 18F-labelled compound; (ii) an effective stabilizing amount of gentisic acid or a salt thereof with a biocompatible cation; (iii) an aqueous biocompatible carrier medi... | 10/07/2010 |
| 20100254590 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR RAPID AND AUTOMATED SCREENING OF CELLS A system for performing automated cell screening in drug discovery, includes an automated microscope, a fast autofocus device, and a digital imaging system. Processes are implemented in software through which relevant cellular material is segmented and quantified with m... | 10/07/2010 |
| 20100252491 | MULTI-COMPONENT PART TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY AND A METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE PRESSURE OF A FLUID USING THE TRANSDUCER The invention relates to a multi-component part transducer assembly for determining the pressure of a fluid of interest. One part of the assembly comprises a reusable transducer, another part a disposable component comprising a flexible membrane which is in pressure con... | 10/07/2010 |
| 20100246926 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTINGUISHING BETWEEN BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS The invention provides a method for distinguishing biological materials. The method provides: providing at least one segmented image of at least two cells; applying a distance transform to the at least one segmented image of the confluent cells; applying a region growin... | 09/30/2010 |
| 20100243453 | USE OF AN ELECTROPHORETIC GEL PROVIDED WITH A NON-ADHERENT POLYMER FILM This invention relates to electrophoresis, in particular pre-cast mini gels with a low fluorescent polymer backing that is not adherent to the gel. Use of this type of small gel simplifies blotting procedures, such as Southern and Western blotting, after electrophoresis... | 09/30/2010 |
| 20100238968 | ISOTHERMAL TITRATION MICROCALORIMETER APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE An automatic pipette assembly for an isothermal titration micro calorimetry system, comprising a pipette housing, a syringe with a titration needle arranged to be inserted into a sample cell for supplying titrant, and a linear activator for driving a plunger in the syri... | 09/23/2010 |
| 20100233681 | METHOD FOR CELL BASED ASSAYS Disclosed is a method for cell storage on beads and subsequent utilisation of cryogenically stored cells in cellular assays.... | 09/16/2010 |
| 20100230340 | SEALING ASSEMBLY FOR A CHROMATOGRAPHY COLUMN The present invention relates to a sealing assembly for use in chromatography columns and methods for forming a seal in such columns. The assembly comprises a sealing element composed of a material having a low coefficient of friction and a separate resilient member co-... | 09/16/2010 |
| 20100219115 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A LARGE SCALE CHROMATOGRAPHY STRUCTURE A container system is disclosed, where the container system includes a housing. A chromatography cartridge is disposed in the housing. A structural support in the housing is configured to retain the chromatography cartridge within the housing. The housing is configured ... | 09/02/2010 |
| 20100213065 | METHOD AND DEVICES FOR FORMING A PLURALITY OF WELLS ON A GEL The present invention relates to methods and devices for forming a plurality of wells on a gel containing an analyte. The invention further provides a system for eluting a liquid analyte reagent mixture from a gel. The invention is useful in the separation of biological... | 08/26/2010 |
| 20100203624 | THREE DIMENSIONAL DISPOSABLE BIOREACTOR A bioreactor including a support, a container, means to secure the container on the support and nutrients and cell in the container. The container has top and bottom walls joined to form a chamber having a portion of the top and bottom walls joined by side walls; and en... | 08/12/2010 |
| 20100196282 | OPTICAL IMAGING AGENTS The present invention relates to imaging agents suitable for in vivo optical imaging, which comprise conjugates of benzopyrylium dyes with biological targeting moieties, such as peptides Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and kits, as well as in vivo imaging... | 08/05/2010 |
