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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20090132526 | Content recommendation apparatus and method using tag cloud Content recommendation apparatus and methods using a tag cloud provide a content recommendation service via a network. The apparatus includes a content tag cloud generating module configured to generate a content tag cloud by analyzing a tag assigned to each content and... | 05/21/2009 |
| 20090131787 | Adaptive Image Filtering In An Ultrasound Imaging Device The present invention relates to an ultrasound imaging device. The ultrasound imaging device includes: a data acquiring unit for acquiring 3-dimensional ultrasound image data based on receive signals formed based on ultrasound echoes reflected from a target object; a fi... | 05/21/2009 |
| 20090131426 | SOLID FORMS COMPRISING N-(5-TERT-BUTYL-ISOXAZOL-3-YL)-N'-UREA, COMPOSITIONS THEREOF, AND USES THEREWITH Solid forms comprising N-(5-tert-butyl-isoxazol-3-yl)-N′-{4-[7-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethoxy)imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]benzothiazol-2-yl]phenyl}urea, compositions comprising the solid forms, methods of making the solid forms and methods of their use for the treatment of various d... | 05/21/2009 |
| 20090130054 | APC ACTIVATORS IN COMBINATION WITH A CYTOKINE-SECRETING CELL AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF The present invention relates to a method of enhancing anti-tumor protection in a mammal. More particularly, the invention is concerned with combinations comprising antigen presenting cell (APC) activators and a cytokine-secreting cell and methods of administering the c... | 05/21/2009 |
| 20090128558 | Systems and methods for computational design and modeling of buildings A method and system generates a building design and a three-dimensional image thereof. First building information comprising a length, width, total height and wall height of a building is received via a first graphical user interface. If the length, width, total height,... | 05/21/2009 |
| 20090127055 | Friction Clutch and Vehicle Equipped With the Same A friction clutch includes clutch housing having a friction plate, a clutch boss having a clutch plate, a pressure plate, a sub clutch, and a power-assist mechanism. The power-assist mechanism receives torque from the pressure plate when the clutch is disengaged and con... | 05/21/2009 |
| 20090126651 | Electric Deterrent Device A deterrent device for delivering an electric shock to an animal, pest or bird to be deterred, having the typical components of a non-conductive base to which the electrically conductive elements are attached. Instead of the typically-used copper wire, however, the brai... | 05/21/2009 |
| 20090125504 | Systems and methods for visualizing web page query results Systems and methods for providing search results responsive to a search query are provided. A submitted search query is received from a search requester. Search results relevant to the search query are obtained from a document index. Each search result comprises (i) a s... | 05/14/2009 |
| 20090125387 | Electronic Commerce System, Method and Apparatus An electronic commerce method that includes publishing an offer for a product or service, receiving the published offer and conditionally accepting the offer, and forwarding the conditional acceptance to a matching processor to request the product or service. The matchi... | 05/14/2009 |
| 20090125220 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MEASURING TRAFFIC INFORMATION IN CDMA NETWORK A method for measuring traffic information, conducted by a traffic information analyzing device interworking with a radio operating device connected to BSS (Base Station Subsystem) of a synchronous CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) network or RNC (Radio Network Contr... | 05/14/2009 |
| 20090124997 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR IMPROVING DELIVERY OF A SUBSTANCE TO SKIN A method of delivery of a substance to a human subject's skin comprising deposition into a specific compartment of the skin, wherein the delivery occurs at a controlled rate and pressure. The methods of the invention provide accurate deposition of s pre-selected volume ... | 05/14/2009 |
| 20090124905 | Ultrasound System And Method For Forming BC-Mode Image The present invention relates to an ultrasound system. A control generates a first control signal for a B-mode scan and a second control signal for a C-mode scan. A transmit/receive unit transmits ultrasound signals along a plurality of scan lines set in a target object... | 05/14/2009 |
| 20090124904 | Ultrasound System And Method For Forming BC-Mode Image The present invention relates to an ultrasound system. The ultrasound system includes a control unit, a transmit/receive unit and an image processing unit. The control unit generates first and second control signals for a B-mode scan and a C-mode scan. The transmit/rece... | 05/14/2009 |
| 20090124587 | METHODS FOR TREATING CANCER USING 17alpha-HYDROXYLASE/C17,20-LYASE INHIBITORS Methods for treating certain cancers in patients, such as mammals, using certain 17α-hydroxylase/C17,20-lyase inhibitors are discussed herein. More particularly, methods for treating cancers comprising administering a 17α-hydroxylase/C17,20-lyase... | 05/14/2009 |
| 20090123619 | SHORTENINGS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEREOF Described herein are shortenings with improved properties such as increased hardness, minimal trans fat, and reduced saturated fats. Methods for preparing the shortenings involve the use of one or more structural enhancers in a vegetable oil followed by processing and t... | 05/14/2009 |
| 20090123418 | METHODS OF ADMINISTERING N-(5-TERT-BUTYL-ISOXAZOL-3-YL)-N'-UREA TO TREAT PROLIFERATIVE DISEASE Provided herein are methods of administering N-(5-tert-butyl-isoxazol-3-yl)-N′-{4-[7-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethoxy)imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]benzothiazol-2-yl]phenyl}urea, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, to human patients. Specifically, dosing, dosing sc... | 05/14/2009 |
| 20090123416 | METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF BLADDER CANCER USING 3-(4-AMINO-1-OXO-1,3-DIHYDROISOINDOL-2-YL)-PIPERIDINE-2,6-DIONE Methods of treating, preventing and/or managing cancer as well as and diseases and disorders associated with, or characterized by, undesired angiogenesis are disclosed. Specific methods encompass the administration of an immunomodulatory compound alone or in combination... | 05/14/2009 |
| 20090121132 | Material processing system and method A material processing system for processing a work piece is provided. The material processing is effected by supplying a reactive gas and energetic radiation for activation of the reactive gas to a surrounding of a location of the work piece to be processed. The radiati... | 05/14/2009 |
| 20090120855 | Storm Drain Basin Gate System A gate system for an opening through which fluid flows, such as the opening to a storm drain typically found in the curb of an urban street. The system is biased to a closed condition to keep trash out of the drain during dry and low fluid flow situations, then automati... | 05/14/2009 |
| 20090120486 | Bifacial Solar Cell Array First and second solar panels are mounted in an operative position. Each panel includes an upward-facing photovoltaic surface and a downward-facing photovoltaic surface that are configured to photovoltaically generate electricity from light. The downward-facing photovol... | 05/14/2009 |
| 20090119924 | VIBRATING WET SHAVER A vibrating wet shaver that includes a hollow handle, a shaving head borne by the handle, and an electric vibratory that includes a rigid casing that is fixed inside the handle for transmitting vibrations to the shaving head through the handle. The casing of the vibrato... | 05/14/2009 |
| 20090118713 | Tissue cleaning apparatus A portable tissue cleaning apparatus comprising a housing with a base member and side walls mounted to the base member and a top cover having a motor contained within a housing. A manually operable switch assembly is mounted on the housing and is operable to control ope... | 05/07/2009 |
| 20090118101 | Practice Samurai Sword A practice sword simulating a Katana. The practice sword provides an affordable, safe practice weapon that correctly simulates the size, weight and curve of the Japanese sword with both simulated cutting and thrusting capabilities. The practice sword includes generally ... | 05/07/2009 |
| 20090117601 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE DETECTION OF BETA-LACTAMASES Presented herein are methods and compositions for the detection of specific beta-lactamases, including class A serine carbapenemases, metallo-beta-lactamases. AmpC beta-lactamases, and extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs). The methods presented herein include metho... | 05/07/2009 |
| 20090117196 | Polyvinyl Alcohol Microspheres, Injectable Solutions and Therapeutic Uses of the Same The present invention relates to microspheres useful for embolization which comprises polyvinylalcohol. The present invention also relates to an injectable suspension suitable for embolization which comprises the polyvinylalcohol microspheres and a suitable liquid carri... | 05/07/2009 |
| 20090117175 | HEMOSTATIC COMPOSITIONS AND THERAPEUTIC REGIMENS The present invention relates generally to the field of hemostasis, including methods, compositions, and devices that can be employed to treat wounds. More specifically the present invention relates to hemostatic compositions that reduce the need for, and cost of, nursi... | 05/07/2009 |
| 20090117108 | Gene Engineering Recombinant Anti-CEA, Anti-CD3, And Anti-CD28 Single-Chain Tri-Specific Antibody The invention is related to a recombinant single-chain tri-specific antibody made from anti-Tumor Associated Antigen (TAA) antibody, FC interlinker, anti-CD3 antibody, HSA interlinker and anti-CD28 antibody in turn. Particularly, the invention relates to an anti-CEA, an... | 05/07/2009 |
| 20090116602 | High speed, wide frequency-range, digital phase mixer and methods of operation The present disclosure is directed to a unit phase mixer in combination with an input buffer. The unit phase mixer has a pull-up path for pulling an output terminal up to a first voltage. The pull-up path has a first transistor responsive to a first enable signal and a ... | 05/07/2009 |
| 20090115859 | APPARATUS FOR DIGITAL IMAGE STABILIZATION USING OBJECT TRACKING AND METHOD THEREOF Apparatus for digital image stabilization using object tracking includes an image signal processing unit that outputs a first digital image obtained under a first exposure value condition and a plurality of second digital images obtained under a second exposure value co... | 05/07/2009 |
| 20090115858 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DIGITAL IMAGE STABILIZATION USING OBJECT TRACKING Apparatus for digital image stabilization using object tracking can produce a digital still image free of an image blurring phenomenon caused by shaky hands without separate hardware and can produce an image that is bright, clear, and noise free. The apparatus includes ... | 05/07/2009 |
| 20090114818 | Particle-Optical Component The present invention relates to a particle-optical component comprising a first multi-aperture plate, and a second multi-aperture plate forming a gap between them; wherein a plurality of apertures of the first multi-aperture plate is arranged such that each aperture of... | 05/07/2009 |
| 20090114419 | GAP-TYPE OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION LINE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF A gap-type overhead transmission line includes a steel core member; a conductor layer positioned to surround the steel core member and having at least one strand wire aggregated therein; and a coating layer interposed in a solid state between the steel core member and t... | 05/07/2009 |
| 20090114268 | REINFORCED SOLAR CELL FRAMES A solar assembly apparatus is provided that comprises one or more photovoltaic modules, a first end rail to which the first ends of the one or more photovoltaic modules are fixed and a first stiffening member to which the first end rail is attached. In some instances, t... | 05/07/2009 |
| 20090113730 | Ergonomic Razor Handle Provided With An Improved Grip A handle provided with an improved grip structure for a wet or safety razor, comprising a rigid plastic part (5) and a compressible part characterized in that said handle comprises bowed ribs (6,7) provided on the upper side of the handle in the vicinity o... | 05/07/2009 |
| 20090111755 | METHODS FOR THE USE OF INHIBITORS OF ANTIGEN PRESENTATION BY MHC CLASS II MOLECULES The present invention relates to compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for their use. In particular, the compounds of the invention are useful for the treatment or prevention of diseases associated with T cell proliferation such as... | 04/30/2009 |
| 20090111721 | LUBRICATING OIL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A BIODIESEL FUEL AND A DETERGENT This invention encompasses lubricating oil compositions comprising a base oil, a biodiesel fuel and a detergent. The detergent can be a metal phenate detergent such as alkaline metal phenates. The lubricating oil compositions can further comprise at least one antiwear a... | 04/30/2009 |
| 20090111720 | LUBRICATING OIL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A BIODIESEL FUEL AND AN ANTIOXIDANT This invention encompasses a lubricating oil composition contaminated with at least about 0.3 wt % of a biodiesel fuel or a decomposition product thereof, based on the total weight of the lubricating oil composition, comprising: 04/30/2009 | |
| 20090110642 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BIO-IMAGING NANOPARTICLES WITH HIGH YIELD BY EARLY INTRODUCTION OF IRREGULAR STRUCTURE Methods of preparing bio-imaging nanoparticles having high dispersibility in an aqueous solution, biocompatibility, and targetability with high yield, by early introduction of an irregular structure are disclosed.... | 04/30/2009 |
| 20090109664 | Lighting device A portable, battery-operated flashlight having improved pivoting, switching and focusing features is disclosed. In one aspect of the invention, the flashlight takes the form of an attachment to a head gear for hands free use. In another aspect of the invention, the flas... | 04/30/2009 |
| 20090109231 | Imaging Device Providing Soft Buttons and Method of Changing Attributes of the Soft Buttons The present invention relates to an imaging device having a touch screen as a user interface and a method of changing attributes of a soft button provided on the touch screen. Each of the attributes has an attribute name and a plurality of attribute values. The method i... | 04/30/2009 |
