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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20110046080 | Composition for Treating a Skin Disorder The present invention relates to the use of a plant of the genus, Capsicum, or part thereof or extract thereof for treating or alleviating the symptoms of a skin condition or disorder, including dermatitis. The present invention also relates to compositions compr... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110042424 | BIODEGRADABLE CLOTHES HANGER A hanger device that includes a sheet of biodegradable material having a first portion and a second portion. Each of the first portion and the second portion defines a hook member and a hanger body. A fold line is located between the hook members for connecting the firs... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110038941 | Lipid Nanoparticle Compositions and Methods of Making and Using the Same Oligonucleotide-lipid nanoparticles made of at least one oligonucleotide, at least one lipid and at least one complexation agent for the oligonucleotide, methods of making and using, and devices for making the same are disclosed.... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110037226 | ILLUMINATED BALL TOSS GAME A ball toss game includes a target that includes a first upright and a second upright. A base is adapted to support the first upright and the second upright and a cross piece is supported by the first upright and the second upright. The ball toss game includes an electr... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110036418 | MOBILE POWER WASHER A mobile power washer includes a heater module that is displaceable from an operative position, beneath a vented panel, to an access position enabling easy servicing or replacement of the module. The module includes a heater and a heat exchanger for heating water drawn ... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110034885 | NEEDLE FOR DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE INJECTION OF BONE CEMENT INTO A VERTEBRAL COMPRESSION FRACTURE A needle for use in a surgical procedure includes an outer cannula including a shaft portion having a side wall and an end wall. A first aperture extends through the side wall of the outer cannula, and a second aperture extending through the end of the outer cannula. Th... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110034538 | MicroRNA-Based Methods and Compositions for the Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment of Gastric Cancer Methods and compositions for the diagnosis, prognosis and/or treatment of gastric cancer associated diseases are disclosed.... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110027798 | Hybridization Quantitation Method for Modified Micro-RNA and -DNA Based Oligonucleotides Described herein is a method for the qualitative and/or quantitative determination of an analyte in a test sample which includes base pairing at least one oligonucleotide to a capture template having an overhang; and, hybridizing with a detection probe.... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110025014 | Wheelchair Frame and Wheelchair with Cross-Brace A wheelchair frame includes left and right first frame members, each having a first leg for supporting a seat. The first legs are arranged on opposite sides of a central axis of the wheelchair. At least one cross-brace is connected, by the ends, to the first legs of the... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110024231 | FOLDABLE HOISTWAY WORK DECK A work deck configured for use within an elevator hoistway is provided. The work deck includes a platform having a plurality of planks. A plurality of telescoping assemblies is pivotally connected to one end of the platform, the telescoping assemblies each configured to... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110021609 | MicroRNA Signatures Associated with Cytogenetics and Prognosis in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and Uses Thereof Methods and compositions utilizing an miRNA signature for the diagnosis, prognosis and/or treatment of leukemia associated diseases, particularly acute myeloid leukemia, are disclosed.... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110020211 | High Throughput Carbon Nanotube Growth System, and Carbon Nanotubes and Carbon Nanofibers Formed Thereby A system is provided for forming carbon nanotubes comprising growing carbon nanotubes using a hot filament CVD system.... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110018222 | Caster Strut, Wheelchair Frame and Wheelchair A wheelchair has a frame including left and right frame members, each frame member having a first leg configured to support a seat, and a second leg configured to support front caster wheels, the first leg extending substantially horizontally and the second leg extendin... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110018221 | WHEELCHAIR HAVING REVERSIBLE SEAT RAIL SUPPORT STRUCTURE A support element is configured to position a wheelchair seat rail and a frame member relative to each other. The support element has a first end configured to freely admit and release one of the seat rail and the frame member and a second end configured to releasably r... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110012282 | COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION MEMBERS AND METHOD OF MAKING A method of forming a hollow composite construction member of the type suitable for use as building material includes providing an elongated inflatable mold assembly having a longitudinal axis. The mold assembly further has a flexible, substantially tubular bladder wall... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20110011722 | PROCESS FOR TREATING COAL BY REMOVING VOLATILE COMPONENTS A process for treating coal includes introducing coal into a chamber and passing an oxygen deficient sweep gas into contact with the coal, the sweep gas being at a higher temperature than the temperature of the coal so that heat is supplied to the coal. The process furt... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20110011720 | PROCESS FOR TREATING AGGLOMERATING COAL BY REMOVING VOLATILE COMPONENTS A process for treating agglomerating coal includes providing dried, pulverized, agglomerating coal, and treating the coal in a vessel with a gas stream having an oxygen content sufficient to form at least some oxides on surface of coal particles, wherein the oxides are ... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20110011719 | PROCESS FOR TREATING BITUMINOUS COAL BY REMOVING VOLATILE COMPONENTS A process for treating bituminous coal includes providing dried, pulverized coal, and treating the pulverized coal in a vessel with a gas stream having an oxygen content sufficient to form oxides on surface of coal particles. The treated coal is transferred into a pyrol... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20110011008 | COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION MEMBERS AND METHOD OF MAKING An inflatable mold assembly for forming a hollow composite construction member that is suitable for use as a building material has a longitudinal axis. The mold assembly further has a flexible, substantially tubular bladder wall defining an elongated inflatable cavity. ... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20110006920 | Aircraft Approach Path Indicator An aircraft approach path indicator (1) including a projector unit (6) adapted to provide three discernibly different signals (11, 12, 13), wherein one of the signals (11) indicates an approach path which is too high, one of the signals (1... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20110006589 | MULTI-PIECE VEHICLE WHEEL COVER RETENTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME A multi-piece vehicle wheel retention system includes a wheel disc, a first wheel cover and a second wheel cover. The first wheel cover is secured to the wheel disc and includes a generally U-shaped outer end, a first leg which extends generally parallel with respect to... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20110000150 | CONSTRUCTION INSERT A construction insert configured for use within an elevator hoistway is provided. The construction insert includes a channel having a front face and a back face opposing the front face. The channel is configured to define an internal passage within the channel. A plural... | 01/06/2011 |
| 20100324600 | UNIDIRECTIONAL ROTATORY PEDICLE SCREW AND SPINAL DEFORMITY CORRECTION DEVICE FOR CORRECTION OF SPINAL DEFORMITY IN GROWING CHILDREN A scoliosis correction device includes a first fixed anchor that is adapted to be secured to be secured to a vertebra of a spine and a second fixed anchor that is adapted to be secured to be secured to a vertebra of a spine. A rotatory anchor includes a head portion, a ... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100324572 | Endolumenal Restriction Method and Apparatus An apparatus and method for non-surgically creating a restriction in a tissue is provided where a binding mechanism (36) is inserted into the issue. This invention also relates to an apparatus for creating a stoma of variable and reproducible size in a hollow org... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100324383 | System for In Vivo Biosensing Based on the Optical Response of Electronic Polymers A system for continuous in vivo biosensing of specific analyte molecule concentrations based on the dynamic optical properties of electronic polymers is disclosed. The biosensor system includes at least one implant member subcutaneously exposed to the interstitial fluid... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100324094 | Conformationally Restrained Epothilone Analogues as Anti-Leukemic Agents A method for synthesizing anti-leukemic epothilone analogues includes rigidifying a region between the macrolactone ring and the aromatic side-chain. The anti-leukemic compositions are non-naturally occurring epothilone analogue that are rigidified between the macrolact... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100323357 | MicroRNA Expression Profiling and Targeting in Peripheral Blood in Lung Cancer A method for the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of lung cancer by detecting at least one microRNA in peripheral blood is disclosed.... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100322753 | Method Of Operating A Working Machine A method of operating a working machine which includes a main structure and a working arm pivotally mounted at one end on the main structure. The working arm is raisable and lowerable relative to the main structure by a first actuator device, and is extendible relative ... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100317610 | Methods and Compositions for Inducing Deregulation of EPHA7 and ERK Phosphorylation in Human Acute Leukemias Methods for assessing a pathological condition in a subject include measuring one or more markers where a difference is indicative of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or a predisposition to ALL, uses and compositions are disclosed.... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100314273 | SANITARY TOOTHBRUSH STORAGE APPARATUS A sanitary toothbrush storage apparatus is provided, which comprises at least one holding compartment so shaped and dimensioned as to conveniently accommodate a toothbrush. The compartment may be juxtaposed with one or more other compartments disposed in such spaced rel... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100313653 | Admittance meter for monitoring a medium An admittance meter having an electrical alternating signal source, a diode ring operated as a synchronous rectifier with at least four diodes connected in series and in the same direction in succession, a measuring sensor, and an evaluation unit. The diode ring is subj... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100305493 | Device for Controlling the Rate of Flow of a Fluid A device (1) for controlling the rate of flow of a fluid such as fluid which is diverted from a part of a human or animal body. The device comprises: an inlet (2); an outlet (4); and a resistance member (6), operatively connected to the inlet... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100304512 | System for Diagnosis and Treatment of Photovoltaic and Other Semiconductor Devices A diagnostic and self-healing treatment system for a semiconductor device, the system provides: i) a shunt busting/blocking treatment, ii) self-healing treatment, and iii) an in-situ non-contact diagnostic determination.... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100301661 | Vehicle Wheel Cover and Vehicle Wheel Cover Retention System and Method for Producing Same A vehicle wheel cover retention system comprises a wheel defining an axis and formed from a suitable material and including a wheel rim and a wheel disc. The wheel disc includes a generally centrally located wheel mounting surface and an outer annular portion which defi... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100301254 | BARRIER COMPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES PRODUCED WITH THE COMPOSITIONS A stable, aqueous barrier coating composition includes: (a) prolamine; (b) cold water insoluble polymer; (c) water; (d) water-soluble co-solvent; and (e) stabilizer. The composition, when applied to a substrate, produces an article having a high surface energy and resis... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100298892 | PEDICLE SCREW ASSEMBLY HAVING A RETRACTABLE SCREW TIP FOR FACILITATING THE SECUREMENT OF THE PEDICLE SCREW ASSEMBLY TO A SPINAL VERTEBRA A pedicle screw assembly has a retractable screw tip that facilitates the securement of the pedicle screw assembly to a spinal vertebra in a minimally invasive fashion during an orthopedic surgical procedure. The pedicle screw assembly includes a body portion including ... | 11/25/2010 |
| 20100297388 | COMPOSITE PANEL FOR BLAST AND BALLISTIC PROTECTION A composite panel comprises a single composite layer and the single composite layer includes a thermoplastic resin matrix, reinforcing fiber, and nano-filler particles. The nano-filler particles are dispersed within the thermoplastic resin matrix to define a nano-filled... | 11/25/2010 |
| 20100296974 | Apparatus for Producing and Delivering Open Air Factor An apparatus for producing and delivering open air factor comprises an air supply, a supply of olefin and an ozone supply, means for introducing olefin into the air supply and means for mixing ozone with the olefin/air mixture, wherein the mixing means is arranged such ... | 11/25/2010 |
| 20100295586 | PLL INTEGRAL CONTROL A phase locked loop has an integral control path, in which digital representations of phase error are added over successive time intervals, and a charge pump circuit is configured to charge or discharge an integrating capacitor according to successive resultant sum valu... | 11/25/2010 |
| 20100291664 | Laboratory Apparatus with Incubator Laboratory apparatus comprises at least one cabinet; at least one incubator; at least one transfer hatch; and means for circulating air within the apparatus, wherein the at least one cabinet is connected to an incubator and a transfer hatch; wherein the at least one inc... | 11/18/2010 |
