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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7947666 | 2-methylene-(20S,25S)-19,26-dinor-vitamin D analogs This invention discloses 2-methylene-(20S,25S)-19,26-dinor-vitamin D analogs, and specifically 2-methylene-(20S,25S)-19,26-dinor-1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3, and pharmaceutical uses therefor. This compound exhibits pronounced activity in arresting the prol... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7943601 | 2-methylene-20-methyl-19,24,25,26,27-pentanor-vitamin D analogs This invention discloses 2-methylene-20-methyl-19,24,25,26,27-pentanor-vitamin D analogs, and specifically 2-methylene-20-methyl-1α-hydroxy-19,24,25,26,27-pentanor-vitamin D3, and pharmaceutical uses therefore. This compound exhibits activity in arrestin... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7942032 | Method for detecting impact damage in a structure A method of detecting impact damage of a structure having a first surface exposed to potential impacts from an object comprises providing a sensor having a body portion that has a surface provided with an elongated channel. The sensor is fixed to a second surface of... | 05/17/2011 |
| D637839 | Chair | 05/17/2011 |
| 7941253 | Marine propulsion drive-by-wire control system with shared isolated bus A marine propulsion drive-by-wire control system controls multiple marine engines, each one or more PCMs, propulsion control modules for controlling engine functions which may include steering or vessel vectoring. A helm has multiple ECUs, electronic control units, ... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7938925 | Method and apparatus for increased splicing speed on a corrugator web splicer Clutch pressure or servo motor torque profiling is applied to the powered capstan roll in a corrugator web splicer to control tension in the paper in the accelerating new paper roll to bring the new roll up to line speed more quickly and without causing web tear out... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7938383 | Solenoid mounting arrangement for liquid dispensing valve A solenoid valve has a valve body with an inlet, an outlet and a valve chamber therebetween. A valve member is selectively engagable with the valve chamber for controlling the flow of fluid from the inlet to the outlet. A solenoid assembly is mounted upon the valve ... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7935796 | Monoclonal antibodies against ANGPTL3 Monoclonal antibodies that specifically bind to ANGPTL3 are provided. Monoclonal antibodies that neutralize at least one activity of ANGPTL3 are provided. Methods of treating a disorder of lipid metabolism using neutralizing monoclonal antibodies are provided. ... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7935165 | Multistage variable impactor An inertial gas-liquid separator and method is provided, including variable orifice jet nozzle structure having a variable orifice area dependent upon axial movement of a plunger relative to a housing sleeve, and in another embodiment having first and second flow br... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7935160 | Filter assembly with trapped contaminant servicing A filter assembly has a housing removably receiving a contaminant tray, with a filter element mounted to the contaminant tray and removable therewith from the housing for servicing. The filter element traps contaminant in the contaminant tray including when the cont... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7934275 | Collapsible suspension bed A collapsible suspension bed comprising a bed bottom, a bed wall including at least one end wall and at least two side walls, at least one support structure for the bed, and at least one suspension means connected to the support structure for suspension of the bed. ... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7927263 | Exercise equipment with dock-and-lock and spotter platform Exercise equipment includes a stationary dock and a user support frame engaging the dock in docking relation, including application as a weight training rack and bench including a weight rack frame and a bench frame releasably lockable to the weight rack frame at a ... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7925338 | Determination of the anesthetic state of a patient The invention relates to the determination of the anesthetic state of a patient. In order to achieve a mechanism that enables establishment and maintenance of balanced anesthesia, values are established for a set of diagnostic indices. The set includes at least two ... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7922954 | Building wall panels of hollow core construction Building wall panels having lightweight hollow core interiors include embodiments suitable for interior and exterior walls, for industrial, commercial or residential buildings, and for multi-story structures. Various methods for making these wall panels are disclose... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7922770 | Total knee arthroplasty endoprosthesis with third condyle and rotating polyethylene insert The invention presents a total knee arthroplasty endoprosthesis having: a) a femoral component with a lower-radius lateral condyle, a larger-radius medial condyle and between them, a third condyle located posteriorly, superiorly and nearest the medial side, b) a tib... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7922330 | Fast response eye tracking An apparatus (10) for monitoring the position of an eye during a laser ablation treatment of the eye is provided. The apparatus includes optic means (110) for directing an incident light beam (102) along an optical path (104) onto the ext... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7922267 | Movable monitor and keyboard storage system for a worksurface A worksurface storage system includes a frame, a tray, an actuator, and a cover. The tray and actuator are connected to the frame such that operation of the actuator translates the actuator and the tray relative to the frame. The cover is pivotably connected to the ... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7921998 | File organizer with divider bar A file divider is provided for dividing a series of file folders having hanging rods with opposed ends slidably supported for movement on a file support edge of a file organizer. The file divider includes a body having opposed ends slidably supported for movement on... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7920061 | Controlling an alarm state based on the presence or absence of a caregiver in a patient's room Systems and methods for controlling an alarm state, such as volume, based on the presence or absence of a caregiver in a patient's room. More specifically, a local sound producing device provides an audible alarm within a room when a caregiver is in the room, while ... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7919938 | Actuator arrangement An actuator arrangement comprises a plurality of linearly extendable actuators arranged to be driven by a common electrically driven motor, each actuator, being provided with limit stops to limit extension and/or retraction thereof, wherein the limit stops of the ac... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7919310 | Constitutive gene expression in conjunction with ionizing radiation The present disclosure demonstrates the successful use of constitutive promoters operatively linked to genes encoding radiosensitizing or radioprotecting factors, administered to cells, tissues, or patients in conjunction with radiation exposure. Also disclosed are ... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7918226 | Method and system for detecting breathing tube occlusion A method for identifying an occlusion in a breathing tube of a ventilator system is disclosed herein. The method includes obtaining data related to a respiratory signal, transferring the data to a processor, and implementing the processor to evaluate the data in a m... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7913858 | Acid-neutralizing filter media Acid-neutralizing filter media includes filter media fibers in combination with a strong base of small particle size and high surface area attached to and immobilized on the filter media fibers, and methodology therefore. ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7910714 | Monomeric red fluorescent proteins Disclosed are sequences encoding monomeric variants of DsRed fluorescent proteins and methods of use. ... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7909767 | Method for minimizing tracking system interference A method for minimizing tracking system interference caused by a motor driven ultrasonic imaging device is disclosed herein. The method includes providing an ultrasonic imaging device adapted to obtain a generally real time three-dimensional image. The ultrasonic im... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7909419 | Restricted access storage compartment A locker that may either be opened in a keyed or keyless manner includes a locking mechanism formed predominantly of sheet components. The locking mechanism is designed to be carried by the frame of the locker, and is particularly suited to enable the locker to be u... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7909371 | Vivarium cover locking clip A vivarium cover locking clip prevents removal of a cover from a vivarium tank. The clip includes first and second brackets matingly engaging each other in a detent locked position and respectively engaging the cover and the tank and preventing separation thereof. T... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7909115 | Method for perforating utilizing a shaped charge in acidizing operations A shaped charge includes: a charge case; an explosive disposed inside the charge case; and a liner for retaining the explosive in the charge case, wherein the liner is fabricated from a material soluble with a selected dissolving fluid (e.g., an acid, an acid matrix... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7907992 | Method and system for pacemaker pulse detection A cardiac monitoring system is disclosed herein. The cardiac monitoring system includes a sensor adapted to collect an ECG signal that comprises a pacemaker signal and a cardiac signal. The cardiac monitoring system also includes a data acquisition module adapted to... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7906074 | Microfluidic array system for biological, chemical, and biochemical assessments The system and method of the present application is a microfluidic array system for biological, chemical and biochemical assessments including a microfluidic chip for reaction assays, wherein the microfluidic chip includes a control layer and a fluidic layer, wherei... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7906051 | Foam buffing pad with random or strategically placed collapsed cell structures Selected surfaces of a cellular polymeric foam surface finishing pad are heated to cause the surface cells to partially collapse or to fully collapse and glaze over. The selected surfaces may be the planar pad faces or may be formed in one or more depressions formed... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7904160 | Detection of function of implanted medical devices A monitoring system and method for monitoring signals from an implantable medical device are disclosed. The monitoring system and method include a monitor configured to detect a radio frequency artifact from the signals of the implantable medical device and circuitr... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7901701 | Methods for producing dried pesticide compositions Disclosed are compositions and methods related to powder and granular emulsifiable concentrate pesticide formulations. As disclosed, emulsions from non-aqueous based liquid or solvent soluble pesticide actives may be prepared using a high purity, high molecular weig... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7896999 | Method of forming open core web elements A continuous, fully automated and highly productive system for the production of open core elements utilizes a fluting method and related apparatus effective for providing large pitch flutes for the input webs used in forming the core elements. A wide variety of cor... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7896946 | Multistage multicontroller variable impactor An inertial gas-liquid impactor separator and method is provided, including multiple stages and multiple variable flow controllers. ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7896269 | Apparatus and method for collecting and crushing seashells on a beach A seashell collecting and crushing apparatus includes a collection device having a hollow body and an inlet for introducing seashells into the hollow body. A fan assembly is operable to provide a suction airstream for drawing seashells into the hollow body. A crushe... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7896185 | Plastic container having gasketless seal A molded plastic container, such as a five gallon pail, that includes a lid and main body that are selectively attachable to each other without a resilient gasket. The main body of the plastic container includes a flexible sealing finger formed along the top rim of ... | 03/01/2011 |
| RE42174 | Filter with efficiently sealed end A filter element has a resiliently compressible end cap at a first axial end sealing the filter and providing sealed engagement with a flow tube. A filter assembly comprising a filter media element having a first end and a second end, a first end cap disposed at th... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7893043 | 2-methylene-(17Z)-17(20)-dehydro-19,21-dinor-vitamin D analogs This invention discloses 2-methylene-(17Z)-17(20)-dehydro-19,21-dinor-vitamin D analogs, and specifically 2-methylene-(17Z)-17(20)-dehydro-19,21-dinor-1α, 25-dihydroxyvitamin D3, and pharmaceutical uses therefor. This compound exhibits relatively high tr... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7892740 | Prognosis and therapy predictive markers and methods of use Disclosed is a set of genes differentially expressed in chemotherapy and radiation resistant tumors useful in predicting response to therapy and assessing risk of local-regional failure, survival and metastasis in cancer patients. Also disclosed are methods for char... | 02/22/2011 |
