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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20070297881 | Dry Mechanical Conveyor Plant for Pyrites and Coal Dust The present invention is about a conveyor plant for pyrites, other foreign materials like metal parts and occasionally ground solid fossil fuel, coming from the grinding mills of the solid fossil fuel, substantially comprising an open or enclosed metal container (1 | 12/27/2007 |
| 20070299757 | Financial activity based on tropical weather events A graphical user interface for a financial activity network that includes a central managing system connected to a plurality of participant terminals. Rules governing operation of the financial activity are stored for future reference. A participant provides investment ... | 12/27/2007 |
| 20070294115 | Method for distributing insurance policy dividends A method for distributing dividend monies from an insurance policy, such as a life insurance policy, to a policyholder. The method including the determination of an internal value for the insurance company's shares or other securities, offering the insurance company's s... | 12/20/2007 |
| 20070292706 | Multilayer, Plate-Shaped Composite Material For Producing Cookware Suitable For Induction Stoves By Plastic Deformation The invention relates to a plate-shaped composite material of several metal layers (1, 2, 3) for producing cookware suitable for induction stoves by deep drawing, wherein the composite material comprises two metallic outer layers (1, 2) and at least one me... | 12/20/2007 |
| 20070286825 | Cosmetic agents and methods for the preparation thereof A cosmetic agent is disclosed comprising a cosmetically useful group bound to an amino functional group by a linking moiety. The linking moiety comprises an alkylidene or an arylidene group bearing two carboxyl groups. The cosmetically useful group is bound to one carbo... | 12/13/2007 |
| 20070270326 | High concentration surfactant compositions and methods A high concentration, aqueous liquid surfactant composition is disclosed, comprising at least one amphoteric and/or anionic surfactant and a liquid-stabilizing amount of at least one liquid-stabilizing agent. The liquid-stabilizing agent is a succinic acid derivative, g... | 11/22/2007 |
| 20070269435 | Artificial proteins with reduced immunogenicity The invention relates to artificial modified proteins, preferably fusion proteins, having a reduced immunogenicity compared to the parent non-modified molecule when exposed to a species in vivo. The invention relates, above all, to novel immunoglobulin fusion proteins w... | 11/22/2007 |
| 20070267557 | Anti-pilfer hook A hook is provided for display and dispensing of commercial articles, such as articles carried on a card or other backing member. The hook includes a first arm with a hook-shaped end and an adjacent bend portion. A second arm has an end spaced from the hook-shaped end a... | 11/22/2007 |
| 20070264319 | Transdermal Antiemesis Delivery System, Method and Composition Therefor A transdermal antiemesis system, preferably in the form of a drug-in-adhesive matrix patch, is disclosed comprising an effective antiemesis amount of a selective serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonist as an antiemetic incorporated in a skin adhesive compositio... | 11/15/2007 |
| 20070260041 | Allylic disulfide rearrangement and desulfurization method for the preparation of allylic sulfides A method for the preparation of an allylic sulfide comprises contacting an activated sulfenyl compound of Formula (I) with a thiol of Formula (II) for a period of time sufficient to form an intermediate of Formula (III), and contacting the intermediate of Formula (III) ... | 11/08/2007 |
| 20070256215 | Sock A sock for use in athletic activities comprises at least one substantially rod-shaped pad (3) in the area of the ankle region of the sock. In preferred embodiments, the sock includes at least two such rod-shaped-pads, which are preferably of different lengths and... | 11/08/2007 |
| 20070256528 | Securing tool and clamp tool A securing tool for securing a two-wheeler component to a handlebar comprises a body, a bracket connected to the body for securing the two-wheeler component, a clamp band clamping the handlebar and a control knob in the form of a ring provided in a rotatable manner with... | 11/08/2007 |
| 20070256713 | Method for Decontaminating Surfaces A method for treating a surface to decontaminate the surface by chemically altering contaminants on the surface. The method comprises applying to the surface particles of a zero valent metal capable of reacting with oxygen and water to form hydroxyl radicals, and exposi... | 11/08/2007 |
| 20070240549 | Device for forming sleeve-like foil envelopes The invention relates to a device for forming sleeve-like foil envelopes from a continuous flat strip of a sleeve-like foil material, comprising a supply member for supplying the continuous flat strip of sleeve-like foil material, a cutting member for making a cut in th... | 10/18/2007 |
| 20070240316 | Cutter An improved cutter for minimizing deflection of the scissor blades during the cutting of a rigid slat, in particular the slats of a Venetian blind. The cutter includes a first scissor and a second scissor pivotally joined to each other at a fulcrum. The scissors further... | 10/18/2007 |
| 20070238838 | Liquid polishing composition and kit A liquid polishing composition of the invention suitable for polishing an automobile and the like comprises about 0.01 to about 3 percent by weight of at least one silicone-based wax, about 0.20 to about 10 percent by weight of poly(alpha olefin) compounds including abo... | 10/11/2007 |
| 20070235375 | Filter with combination valve having elongated openings in the end plate A filter assembly having a housing open at one end, and an annular filter element disposed in the housing. An end plate having elongated openings and auxiliary openings are arranged in a generally circular configuration radially equidistant from the center of the end pl... | 10/11/2007 |
| 20070231306 | Isolated myeloid-like cell populations and methods of treatment therewith The present invention provides an isolated myeloid-like cell population comprising a majority of cells that are lineage negative, and which express both CD44 antigen, CD11b antigen, and hypoxia inducible factor 1α (HIF-1α). These cells have beneficial vasculotrophic a... | 10/04/2007 |
| 20070231310 | Treatment of cone cell degeneration with transfected lineage negative hematopoietic stem cells A method of preserving cone cells in the eye of a mammal suffering from a retinal degenerative disease comprises isolating from the bone marrow of the mammal a lineage negative hematopoietic stem cell population that includes endothelial progenitor cells, transfecting c... | 10/04/2007 |
| 20070227677 | Cordless window covering A cordless window covering having a differential suspension mechanism. The suspension mechanism is composed of a first rotary drum for winding and unwinding the suspension cord of a window covering and a second rotary drum housing a spring with one end connected to the ... | 10/04/2007 |
| 20070218527 | Tryptophanyl-tRNA synthetase-derived polypeptides useful for the regulation of angiogenesis The invention provides an isolated nucleic acid encoding a water-soluble polypeptide fragment of human tryptophanyl-tRNA synthetase, which is useful for the inhibition of angiogenesis. The nucleic acid comprises a polynucleotide of SEQ ID NO: 6, a polynucleotide hybridi... | 09/20/2007 |
| 20070212319 | Low-odor dimethicone copolyol sulfosuccinate surfactant compositions Dimethicone copolyol sulfosuccinate surfactant compounds having low-odor characteristics are disclosed. The low-odor dimethicone copolyol sulfosuccinate is substantially free from propionaldehyde and acid-releasable precursors of propionaldehyde, thereby substantially e... | 09/13/2007 |
| 20070213256 | Novel genes and proteins encoded thereby The present invention encompasses novel mammalian cell cycle checkpoint genes/DNA repair genes, cDNA or genomic DNA, isolated nucleic acids corresponding thereto, proteins encoded thereby, expression vectors comprising said nucleic acids, host cells transformed with sai... | 09/13/2007 |
| 20070207154 | METHOD OF MODULATING VASCULARIZATION A method of modulating vascularization in a tissue of a mammal comprises controlling a PAR signaling pathway (e.g., the PAR-1 or PAR-2 signaling pathway) in a mammalian tissue, for example, by controlling phosphorylation of tissue factor cytoplasmic domain (i.e., phosph... | 09/06/2007 |
| 20070202076 | Methods and compositions for the targeted delivery of therapeutics Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for the targeted delivery of a therapeutic agent. In one aspect, the invention pertains to glycopolymer-based particles complexed with a nucleic acid-based therapeutic. Other aspects of the invention relate to methods for tr... | 08/30/2007 |
| 20070196283 | Composition for transfection of DNA into the liver A composition useful for ultrasound facilitated in vivo transfection of DNA into liver cells of a mammal comprises (a) an ultrasonic contrast agent comprising protein-stabilized gas-filled microspheres, and (b) plasmid DNA encoding apo A1. Preferably, the gass in the mi... | 08/23/2007 |
| 20070188710 | Mapping retinal function using corneal electrode array A system and method for obtaining information about the spatial distribution of photoreceptor activity and neural activity in the retina using simultaneously recorded multiple biopotential signals. The information thus gathered is used to assess retinal dysfunction due ... | 08/16/2007 |
| 20070179485 | Fiber optic laser energy delivery devices Improved laser energy delivery devices, providing greater transmission efficiency, longevity of use and safety are described. In one embodiment, a device for delivering laser energy includes a conventional optical fiber within a metal or plastic cannula provided with a ... | 08/02/2007 |
| 20070175771 | Container for preparing mixtures A preparation system includes a cup or other vessel within which is fitted a liner. The liner and cup are spaced from one another and at least the upper portion of the liner is sealed to the cup to form an enclosed cavity within which a preparation component may be disp... | 08/02/2007 |
| 20070176468 | Seating or reclining furniture This invention relates to seating or reclining furniture. A back rest or arm rest is disposed for adjustment on the seating and/or reclining surface. The back rest or arm rest may be positioned in different areas of the circumference of the furniture (e.g., sofa) and ca... | 08/02/2007 |
| 20070170338 | Display unit A display unit, attached to a bar forming a handlebar, frame or stem of a bicycle with a securing tool, comprises a body having a display part capable of realizing a first display state displaying first data (traveling speed, for example) and a second state displaying s... | 07/26/2007 |
| 20070169601 | Window shade cutting apparatus A cutting machine for window shades comprising a head rail, a bottom rail, and a plurality of light blocking sections. The cutting machine comprises a body with a platform for supporting the window shade, a clamp mechanism for securing the window shade, a blade rotation... | 07/26/2007 |
| 20070171827 | Network flow analysis method and system Methods, systems, and articles of manufacture to uniquely identify network application flows. Upon detecting a network application flow, data is obtained from the flow and is used to prepare a unique data identifier, referred to as a global flow ID. Multiple stations mo... | 07/26/2007 |
| 20070170101 | Filter having anti-drainback valve and bypass valve A filter assembly has a housing open at one end, with an annular filter media/core assembly disposed in the housing. An end plate having at least one inlet opening and an outlet opening closes the open end of the housing. A spring having at least one bypass opening is d... | 07/26/2007 |
| 20070148739 | Fusion proteins of interferon alpha muteins with improved properties The invention concerns human interferon alpha and in particular modified forms of interferon alpha 2 with improved properties. The improved proteins contain amino acid substitutions at specific positions that confer increased relative activity in biological assays. The ... | 06/28/2007 |
| 20070138189 | Vacuum breaker arrangement A vacuum breaker arrangement for use with a container includes body parts holding a resilient valve member captive. The valve member includes an intermediate body part, intermediate and enlarged head and a valve part. The valve part is made of resilient material which d... | 06/21/2007 |
| 20070124845 | Breastfeeding cover The present invention is directed to a wearable breastfeeding cover, such as a nursing overshirt. The cover is comprised of a garment having sleeves or arm holes, a front panel having at least one access port, and a flap member secured to the front panel. ... | 06/07/2007 |
| 20070118973 | Sock The invention relates to a sock, especially for sport, that is padded in certain areas. The arrangement of the padding (2) on the sock (1) corresponds to the arrangement of the padding (4) on the shoe (3). ... | 05/31/2007 |
| 20070121335 | Headlamp for bicycle A headlamp for a bicycle includes an LED element, a power supply device supplying electric power to the LED element, a vibration sensor detecting vibration, a luminance detector detecting ambient illuminance, and a switching device providing ON-OFF control of electrical... | 05/31/2007 |
| 20070116685 | Hematopoietic stem cells and methods of treatment of neovascular eye diseases therewith Isolated, mammalian, bone marrow-derived, hematopoietic stem cell populations contain endothelial progenitor cells (EPC) capable of forming retinal blood vessels. At least about 50% of the cells in the isolated cell population express CD31 and c-kit. Up to about 8% of t... | 05/24/2007 |
