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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20110047012 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROMOTING A BUSINESS TO MEMBERS OF A SOCIAL NETWORK Methods and systems for promoting a business to members of a social network are disclosed. One embodiment is a method for promoting a business to users of a social network, the method including the following steps: establishing a closed user group comprising a plurality... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110046316 | POLYMER CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITES A method for forming polymer carbon nanotube composites, the method comprising: contacting carbon nanotubes with ozone to functionalize the sidewalls of the carbon nanotubes with at least one oxygen moiety; and reacting the functionalized carbon nanotubes with at least ... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110045573 | ALANINE 2, 3-AMINOMUTASE Alanine 2,3-aminomutase sequences are disclosed, as are cells having alanine 2,3-aminomutase activity and methods of selecting for such cells. Methods for producing beta-alanine, pantothenate, 3-hydroxypropionic acid, as well as other organic compounds, are disclosed.... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110045406 | SOLUTION PROCESSED THIN FILMS AND LAMINATES, DEVICES COMPRISING SUCH THIN FILMS AND LAMINATES, AND METHOD FOR THEIR USE AND MANUFACTURE Devices having a thin film or laminate structure comprising hafnium and/or zirconium oxy hydroxy compounds, and methods for making such devices, are disclosed. The hafnium and zirconium compounds can be doped, typically with other metals, such as lanthanum. Examples of ... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110045061 | GENE THERAPY FOR DIABETIC ISCHEMIC DISEASE It is possible to stimulate the angiogenesis of an ischemic site declined by diabetes and to recuperate ischemic disease by administering HGF (hepatocyte growth factor) gene to the diabetic ischemic.... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110045012 | ANTI-ATHEROMA VACCINE The invention relates to a recombinant protein comprising: a carrier portion; a first epitope capable of eliciting an anti-atheroma response; and a second epitope capable of eliciting an anti-atheroma response, characterised in that said first and second epitopes are di... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110044992 | METHOD OF DELIVERING AN ANTI-CANCER AGENT TO A CELL There is provided a delivery vehicle comprising an anti-cancer agent together with a conjugate of a delivery agent containing a free aldehyde and a flavonoid, having the delivery agent conjugated at the C6 and/or the C8 position of the A ring of the flavonoid. The resul... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110042998 | ADJUSTABLE AIR-DEFLECTING PANEL FOR A VEHICLE An adjustable air-deflecting panel for mounting to a vehicle comprises at least one panel; a plurality of mounts for mounting the panel to the vehicle, each mount comprising a vehicle mount portion for mounting to the vehicle and a panel mount portion for mounting the p... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110041751 | DEVICE FOR A SHARK JAW A device for a shark jaw onboard a vessel is described, where the shark jaw is arranged to secure an anchor line, a cable, a chain or the like, characterized in that the shark jaw comprises measuring equipment in the form of one or more load readers arranged to one or m... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110039814 | LIPID COMPOSITION We describe lipid based pharmaceutical compositions adapted for oral delivery and optionally delivery in accordance with a circadian rhythm.... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110039775 | THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE FUSION PROTEINS We disclose TSH fusion proteins comprising TSHα and/or TSH β and methods to treat diseases that would benefit from administration of TSH agonists and antagonists.... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110039660 | TRAMPOLINE SYSTEM A fence surrounds a trampoline and extends above the rebounding surface, reducing the risk of injury. Shock absorption is aided by a support system of independent poles. Variable placement net fasteners also are detailed.... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110038944 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF HEPATOBILIARY DISEASE AND ASSOCIATED DISORDERS Provided are nucleic acids comprising ABCB4 gene mutations (e.g., insertions, deletions, frame shift, missense) (e.g., canine ABCB4 1583_1584G) that result in prematurely terminated and/or inactive ABCB4 proteins. A significant association (P=1.54E-7) of the mutations w... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110037258 | MARMON FLANGE TO SPHERICAL ADAPTER A conduit coupling includes first and second conduits, an annular adapter and a clamp. The first conduit has an annular flange on an outer surface adjacent to a first end. The adapter is coupled to the outer surface of the first conduit and has an annular first engageme... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110035815 | Mosaic knockout mouse tumor models and methods or use Disclosed herein are transgenic mouse tumor models. A portion of the cells of the disclosed transgenic mice undergo directed somatic recombination and the mouse is therefore a mosaic for homozygous knockout of p53, NF1, or both p53 and NF1 genes. The homozygous null cel... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110034682 | OLIGONUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCE FORMULA FOR LABELING OLIGNUCLEOTIDE PROBES AND PROTEINS FOR IN-SITU ANALYSIS The present invention provides oligonucleotide probes and oligonucleotide probe collections and protein labeling for detecting or localizing a plurality nucleic acid target genes or antigens within a cell or tissue sample. Specifically, the invention provides collection... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110034271 | GOLF CLUB HEAD An iron-type golf club head is disclosed including a main body including a heel portion, a sole portion, a toe portion, a top-line portion, a front portion, a rear portion, and a striking face. The main body has a recessed region including a relief region in the front p... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110034270 | GOLF CLUB HEAD An iron-type golf club head is disclosed including a main body including a heel portion, a sole portion, a toe portion, a top-line portion, a front portion, a rear portion, and a striking face. The main body has a recessed region including a relief region in the front p... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110033945 | COLORIMETRIC ASSAY FOR PYRETHROID INSECTICIDES The invention relates to an assay to test for pyrethroids in a sample. The assay is particularly useful for testing material treated with pyrethroids, such as bed netting and the like.... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110033415 | AGENT FOR DIFFERENTIATING HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELL INTO NATURAL KILLER CELL COMPRISING YC-1 OR IL-2 1 AND A METHOD OF DIFFERENTIATING HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELL INTO NATURAL KILLER CELL USING THE SAME The present invention relates to an agent for differentiating hematopoietic stem cells into natural killer cells and a method for the differentiation, more precisely an agent for differentiating hematopoietic stem cells into natural killer cells comprising YC-I [3-(5′... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110033240 | PASSIVE OCEAN CURRENT DEFLECTOR A passive ocean current deflector has an elongated conduit positionable in an ocean with its lower inlet end below the euphotic zone and anchored in place and its upper outlet end positioned in the euphotic zone and retained in place. Ocean currents direct cooler, nutri... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110030831 | FLEXIBLE PIPE HAVING PRESSURE ARMOUR LAYER A flexible pipe body and a method of manufacturing flexible pipe body and a tape used during the manufacturing are disclosed. The flexible pipe body includes at least one layer of helically wound tape, adjacent windings in the layer of tape being interlocked by a hooked... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110030809 | FLUID PROCESSING AND TRANSFER USING INTER-CONNECTED MULTI-CHAMBER DEVICE A micro-fluidic device comprises a body. The body defines pneumatic ports, chambers for receiving liquids, and a connecting conduit. Each port is sealed with a seal and is shaped to couple to a pneumatic conduit through the seal. At least some of the chambers each have ... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110029372 | ADVERTISING AND FULFILLMENT SYSTEM A method is provided for a method of purchasing goods online, which allows end users to receive money in return for browsing the internet and making purchases. According to the features of the invention, the end user enters a profile into YOUniverse, which is uploaded t... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110029125 | APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A MACHINE TOOL An apparatus on a machine tool for machining workpieces, preferably for machining workpieces by removing material, is provided to control functions of the machine tool and to program and/or test the machining of workpieces and/or to test the machine tool itself. The app... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110028513 | METHOD FOR TREATING NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS WITH IMIDAZOLIUM AND IMIDAZOLINIUM COMPOUNDS There is presently provided methods for delivering a neuroprotective agent to a neural cell. The methods comprise contacting a neural cell with an imidazolium or imidazolinium compound as described herein, including an imidazolium or imidazolinium salt.... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110028240 | Golf club head An iron-type golf club head is disclosed having a heel portion, a sole portion, a toe portion, a top-line portion, a front portion, a rear portion, and a striking face. A back wall is also disclosed in the rear portion enclosing a portion of the rear portion to create a... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110027806 | FARNESYLTRANSFERASE INHIBITORS FOR TREATMENT OF LAMINOPATHIES, CELLULAR AGING AND ATHEROSCLEROSIS Although it can be farnesylated, the mutant lamin A protein expressed in Hutchinson Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS) cannot be defarnesylated because the characteristic mutation causes deletion of a cleavage site necessary for binding the protease ZMPSTE24 and effecting... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110027449 | EDIBLE FRUIT PRODUCT An edible snack product comprises an undulating elongated body with a crenate cross-section and a composition that includes fruit material. When the snack product is composed entirely or substantially of fruit material, the snack product tends to be sticky and the undul... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110023834 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH VARIABLE COMPRESSION RATIO A piston coupler, such as a piston pin, is pivotally coupled to a piston such that the piston can pivot about a first axis relative to the piston pin. A connecting rod is coupled to the coupler for pivoting about a second axis. The relative positions of the first and se... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110023360 | AQUACULTURE RACEWAY INTEGRATED DESIGN Disclosed herein are systems and methods for aquaculture. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of cultivation areas, a collection area, a pump for returning the culture from the collection areas to at least one of the cultivation areas and a delivery syste... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110023198 | Ensete plant named 'Tandarra Rainbow' A new and distinct cultivar of Ensete plant characterized by striking strongly variegated red leaves and excellent vigor.... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110022296 | ICOSAHDERAL MODIFIED GENERALIZED BALANCED TERNARY AND APERTURE 3 HEXAGON TREE A method for assigning path address-form location codes to objects represented using aperture 3 hexagon discrete global grid systems in both vector systems and bucket and raster systems in which hexagons in a first resolution are given a linear code and hexagons in subs... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110022197 | PROCESS CONTROL APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT AND FEATURES A process control application development environment provides an abstraction layer for vendor-independent process control application development. Various features such as validation of high-level representations of process control applications, exception handler agent... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110021818 | AZABORINE COMPOUNDS AS HYDROGEN STORAGE SUBSTRATES Selected 1,2-azaborine compounds exhibit utility as hydrogen storage substrates, and are useful as components of hydrogen storage devices.... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110021735 | SUBSTITUTED 1,2-AZABORINE HETEROCYCLES Aromatic heterocycles incorporating boron and nitrogen atoms, in particular, 1,2-azaborine compounds having the formula and their use as synthetic intermediates.... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110021291 | GOLF BALL HAVING CROSS-CORE HARDNESS DIFFERENTIAL AND METHOD FOR MAKING IT A golf ball core that includes a center point having a first hardness value and/or first specific gravity value, and a surface having a second hardness value and/or second specific gravity value. The first hardness value, or first specific gravity value, is different fr... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110020869 | METHODS FOR ALTERING ACETIC ACID PRODUCTION AND ENHANCING CELL DEATH IN BACTERIA Methods of increasing cultured cell growth yields and/or protein production from bacterial cell cultures are provided. More particularly, mutant bacterial cells having an alteration in the expression or activity of the cidABC operon, a gene therein, or a homolog or a re... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110020804 | PHOTOINDUCED ELECTRON TRANSFER (PET) PRIMER FOR NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFICATION This application provides photoinduced electron transfer (PET) nucleic acid molecules that can be used detect and amplify nucleic acid molecules, such as target nucleic acid molecules. These PET tags can be attached to the 5′-end of a target sequence-specific primer, ... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110017019 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF SILVER NANO PARTICLES The invention relates to a process for the preparation of silver nano particles comprising dissolving a surfactant in ethanol to obtain a first solution; dissolving a silver precursor in water to obtain a second solution; adding the second solution to the first solution... | 01/27/2011 |
