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| 20110038903 | Apparatus and Process for Generating and Harvesting Adult Stem Cells and Fluid Associated with it from Skin and Omentum for Medical, Cosmetic, and Veterinary Use Apparatus and process to create, expand, and localize the population of stem cells in adult tissues by placing a foreign body either in omentum or in the subcutaneous tissue. The apparatus 1) traps the granulation fluid, cells a fluid rich in a myriad of growth factors,... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20100314575 | ANTI-ICING SUPERHYDROPHOBIC COATINGS Superhydrophobic coating compositions are provided. The compositions comprise nanoparticles between 5-100 nm in size and a polymeric binder. The compositions are effective in preventing ice formation on the surface of various substrates.... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100276975 | ANGLE ADJUSTABLE BACKREST MOUNTING Angle adjustable backrest made of a lightweight, durable, adjustable, backrest for ultralight manual wheelchairs. Light-weight material can include composites for a rigid backrest for promotion of healthier and functional interface. Angle adjustment can be any desired r... | 11/04/2010 |
| 20100276551 | Ceiling hanger and method of using same The present invention comprises a collapsible hanger for supporting, among other things, cables from the ceiling of mines. The collapsible hangers of the present invention allow the cables to fall to the floor when tension, pressure, and/or weight is applied to the hang... | 11/04/2010 |
| 20100271983 | WIRELESS HEADSET COMMUNICATION SYSTEM A communication system that includes one or more mobile wireless headsets with full duplex capabilities, a server, and a communication access point configured to deliver communications between the server and the mobile wireless headsets. The communication access point c... | 10/28/2010 |
| 20100267976 | CONTINUOUS PROCESSING AND SOLIDS HANDLING IN NEAR-CRITICAL AND SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS Apparatus for the continuous processing and solids handling in first near-critical and supercritical fluids. The present invention also allows for treatment of the starting material with the first near-critical or supercritical fluid. The remaining raffinate is then con... | 10/21/2010 |
| 20100255525 | Fluorescent ozone sensor A selective, fluorescent “turn-on” probe and method for the detection of ozone in biological and atmospheric samples, wherein the method of detecting ozone in a sample comprises the steps of (1) contacting the sample with a fluorophore capable of undergoing allylic ... | 10/07/2010 |
| 20100252229 | GEOTHERMAL ENERGY SYSTEM A geothermal energy system with reverse thermodynamic flow scheme that employs a pump or a compressor in series with a ground heat rejection or a ground heat absorber. The pumped geothermal energy system evaporates and condenses the working fluid at substantially the sa... | 10/07/2010 |
| 20100241988 | Portable dataport device and method for retrieving, inter-relating, annotating and managing electronic documents at a point of need A method and device for using a portable dataport for electronic document retrieving, annotating, inter-relating, and managing, comprising a view manager having an at least one-dimensional grid. The view manager and grid provide document inter-relation and management in... | 09/23/2010 |
| 20100240753 | EFFECTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL CARRIER FOR POORLY BIOAVAILABLE DRUGS The present invention is directed to an improved effectiveness pharmaceutical carrier comprising anyone or a combination of edible or pharmaceutical acceptable fatty acids and anyone or a combination of non-ionic surfactants, which is capable of improving the bio-absorp... | 09/23/2010 |
| 20100077377 | System and Method for Creating Intelligent Simulation Objects Using Graphical Process Descriptions An object-oriented, computer-based system for developing simulation models is provided. The system comprises one or more base objects and one or more graphical processes, wherein new objects are created from base objects by a user by assigning one or more graphical proc... | 03/25/2010 |
| 20100048478 | FN14/TRAIL FUSION PROTEINS Fusion proteins which act on the TWEAK and TRAIL signaling axes are provided. The proteins are useful in the treatment or amelioration of autoimmune diseases, particularly multiple sclerosis, as well as other diseases such as alloimmune diseases and cancer.... | 02/25/2010 |
| 20100040714 | Asthma/Allergy Therapy that Targets T-lymphoctyes and/or Eosinophils A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases caused by type I hypersensitivity reactions consisting essentially of Glicophosphopeptical, or pure Nigella Sativa seeds, in a concentration which stimulate Th1 lymphocytes and selectiv... | 02/18/2010 |
| 20100014648 | Method of Connecting Audio Advertising Information to Visual Display Advertisements A method and system for connecting an audio message containing advertising information to a visual display advertisement is provided.... | 01/21/2010 |
| 20090304986 | Edge Guard for Undermount Sinks A protective cover for lining one or more edges of an undermount sink is provided. The protective cover has a means for removably attaching the cover to one or more interior ledges of the countertop adjacent to one or more sides of the sink, and is formed of a pliable m... | 12/10/2009 |
| 20090250510 | Voting Method The invention relates to voting devices. The inventive method consists in identifying a voter who, afterwards, selects one of the voting options and simultaneously drops a voting ball in a vertical receiving transparent cylinder placed on a lighttight screen. The fallin... | 10/08/2009 |
| 20090242653 | Enviromentally distinctive cabin design and integrated recovery system An integrated air flow induction system for heating a building is provided, the system comprising a centrally located fireplace hearth assembly and wall and floor beam sections defining hollow channels therethrough. The hollow channels are configured to return air back ... | 10/01/2009 |
| 20090229204 | Moisture removing system and method for structural roofs An improved system for removing moisture from a roof envelope made from low permeability membrane sheets that includes: a plurality of elongate membrane sheets positioned and attached, in adjacent rows, over a central region of the roof, to form central channels, with e... | 09/17/2009 |
| 20090206223 | Building material separator with improved dynamic air flow A separator for separating stacked sheets of lumber or other building materials. The separator comprises a substantially planar top and bottom surface; the top and bottom surfaces extending substantially parallel to one another. The separator further comprises two side ... | 08/20/2009 |
| 20090165873 | Variable ratio flow splitter for a flowstream A splitter for a pressurized primary flowstream of a mobile phase is provided. The splitter comprises a first splitting stage that divides the primary flowstream between a major split flowstream and a minor split flowstream by means of a first and a second restrictive f... | 07/02/2009 |
| 20090136225 | Software Based Photoflash synchronization of camera equipped portable media device and external lighting apparatus Methods of using software to synchronize the control of a camera on portable media device with the photoflash on an external lighting apparatus. The Camera-Equipped Portable Media Device (CEPMD) utilizes an External Lighting Apparatus (ELA)... | 05/28/2009 |
| 20090133990 | Secondary conveyor belt cleaner and mounting system therefor A secondary system for cleaning a belt running between conveyor pulleys. The secondary system is comprised of a frame bar on which cleaning blades are mounted, two bracket assemblies to which the frame bar is adjustably mounted and an adjustment system mounted on the ex... | 05/28/2009 |
| 20090100792 | Non-penetrating elastomeric membrane anchoring system An improved anchoring system for fastening an elastomeric membrane to a roof comprises an anchoring plate with a top planar surface, spaced apart, raised sidewalls over which the membrane may be laid and at least one aperture for securing to a roof. Each sidewall has a ... | 04/23/2009 |
| 20090094574 | System and method for creating intelligent simulation objects using graphical process descriptions An object-oriented, computer-based system for developing simulation models is provided. The system comprises one or more base objects and one or more graphical processes, wherein new objects are created from base objects by a user by assigning one or more graphical proc... | 04/09/2009 |
| 20090054958 | Method and apparatus of noninvasive, regional brain thermal stimuli for the treatment of neurological disorders A method and device for treating neurological disorders involving the application of noninvasive, regional brain thermal stimulation to a region of a patient's head associated with a subject neurological disorder. The brain thermal stimulation method and device alters t... | 02/26/2009 |
| 20090038362 | Refractory metal plates with improved uniformity of texture A refractory metal plate is provided. The plate has a center, a thickness, an edge, a top surface and a bottom surface, and has a crystallographic texture (as characterized by through thickness gradient, banding severity; and variation across the plate, for each of the ... | 02/12/2009 |
| 20080284849 | Roofing site monitoring system The present invention discloses a monitoring system for use at roofing project sites and, in particular, roof installation, repair and replacement sites. The monitoring systems include image-capturing devices, such as cameras that are positioned at a roofing project sit... | 11/20/2008 |
| 20080275257 | Hydroxymethyl fluorescein derivatives for use as biological markers and dyes Hydroxymethyl fluorescein derivatives are provided. The derivatives can be easily conjugated to other molecules, and are more permeable than other fluorescein derivatives. Methods of making the derivatives are also provided.... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080274492 | Detection of platinum group metals with fluorophores via allylic oxidative insertion A method of detecting platinum group metals in a sample is provided. The method comprises the step of contacting the sample with a fluorophore capable of undergoing allylic ether or allylic ester cleavage. The fluorophore has an oxygen-protected moiety, the protecting g... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080233426 | Steel sheeting for use in room size radio frequency shielded enclosures and method for making improved steel sheeting A radio-frequency shield comprised of a sheet of steel and tin-plating on at least one side of said sheet of steel. In addition, a method of making a radio-frequency shielding consisting of tin-plating at least one side of at least one sheet of steel. In addition, a bac... | 09/25/2008 |
| 20080209673 | Caster and system for mobile device An improved caster comprising a caster mount attachable to a frame of a mobile device, caster stem attached to the caster mount and operable to attach to a caster fork and wheel assembly, and a biasing means operable to restrict the rotation of the caster stem and there... | 09/04/2008 |
| 20080211315 | Electrical harmonic suppression system and enclosure for the same In an electrical distribution system for supplying power from an AC source to an adjustable-speed drive connected in a single-phase manner, a device for substantially eliminating harmonic currents in the supply lines of said system. The device includes a completely-pass... | 09/04/2008 |
| 20080206035 | LOG SKIDDING APPARATUS A log skidding apparatus to be attached to a vehicle, preferably, an all-terrain vehicle. The log skidding apparatus is attached to the vehicle using a rigid tongue and ball coupler. The ball coupler is attached to one end of the rigid tongue, while the other end of the... | 08/28/2008 |
| 20080181444 | In ear communications device and stabilizer An in-ear stabilizer with a compression strut securely holds an in-ear communications device within the human ear. The in-ear stabilizer comprises an in-ear device housing which fits into the human ear and has a receiver and speaker. Attached to the in-ear device housin... | 07/31/2008 |
| 20080098959 | Pet waste removal apparatus and method An apparatus and method for collecting animal excrement that involves the use of an excrement collecting tool that is comprised of a pole; an optional handle attached to the upper portion of said pole; at least two outwardly extending arms attached to the bottom of said... | 05/01/2008 |
| 20080098505 | Odor absorber and display device An odor absorber with a display device having an odor adsorbent cake, an odor absorbent cake retaining assembly, a portable power source and a cake retainer cover that includes an electronic display. One various embodiment includes the electronic display being enclosed ... | 05/01/2008 |
| 20080088586 | Method for controlling a computer generated or physical character based on visual focus A user interface allows an operator to control the visual focus of digital, CG characters and/or physical robotic characters. An interface with one or more tiered shapes is overlaid on a video feed of the digital or physical character's surrounding environment. An opera... | 04/17/2008 |
| 20080086534 | System and method that combines gaming and social networking A system and method for obtaining personal data about registered users using gaming principles is described. A data storage component receives and stores one or more items of personal data for each registered user. Multiple messages authored by multiple registered users... | 04/10/2008 |
| 20080082301 | Method for designing and fabricating a robot A method for designing and fabricating a robot utilizes 3D modeling tools and techniques. The method begins with creating a digital three-dimensional model of the robot. A 3D mechanical structure for the robot is designed based on the digital model. Aesthetic (typically... | 04/03/2008 |
| 20080082214 | Method for animating a robot A method for animating a robotic device utilizes 3D modeling and animation tools and techniques. The method begins with creating a digital three-dimensional model of the robotic device. Using the digital three-dimensional model, one or more digital animations for the ro... | 04/03/2008 |
