Did You Know...
...that the video game, Pong, was invented by a guy who graduated at the bottom of his engineering class? Nolan Bushnell spent more time running the games at a local amusement park than he did on his studies at the University of Utah. His dreams of working for Disney's amusement empire were dashed when the company wouldn't hire him. Taking a boring job, Nolan daydreamed about electronic versions of popular games. He invented Pong, the first video game, and went on to found Atari Co.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8093325 | Dispersions containing alkoxylates of alicyclic and polycyclic compounds The present invention provides a dispersant for aqueous and non-aqueous systems which can disperse insoluble fine powders in aqueous and non-aqueous liquids in a short period of time and give long-term dispersion stability to the resulting dispersions. The dispersan... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8067513 | Styrenated phenol ethoxylates in emulsion polymerization The present invention relates to the use of Styrenated Phenol Ethoxylates as surfactants in emulsion polymerization. The present invention further relates to the use of both anionic and nonionic Styrenated Phenol Ethoxylates in emulsion polymerization. Latexes with ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7989218 | Protein fragment complementation assays for the detection of biological or drug interactions The present invention describes a method for detecting biomolecular interactions said method comprising: (a) selecting an appropriate reporter molecule selected from the group consisting of a protein, a fluorescent protein, a luminescent protein and a phosphorescent... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7955832 | Composition useful for protein fragment complementation assays (PCA) using fragments of /TEM-1 β-lactamase The present invention describes an assay method comprising: (A) generating (1) at least a first fragment of a reporter molecule linked to a first interacting domain and at least a second fragment of a reporter molecule linked to a second interacting domain, or (2) n... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7935493 | Protein fragment complementation assays for high-throughput and high-content screening The present invention provides protein fragment complementation assays for drug discovery, in particular to identify compounds that activate or inhibit cellular pathways. Based on the selection of an interacting protein pair combined with an appropriate PCA reporter... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7922779 | Concentrated dye material The invention herein provides for an improved dye material composed of a concentrated dye element for mixture with an aqueous element prior to application. ... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7868074 | Dispersions containing alkoxylates of alicyclic polycyclic compounds The present invention provides a dispersant for aqueous and non-aqueous systems which can disperse insoluble fine powders in aqueous and non-aqueous liquids in a short period of time and give long-term dispersion stability to the resulting dispersions. The dispersan... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7855167 | In vivo screening of protein-protein interactions with protein-fragment complementation assays The present invention describes rapid methods to screen for biomolecular interactions in vivo based on protein fragment complementation assays (PCA). We have demonstrated an in vivo library-versus-library screening strategy that has numerous applications in the iden... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7625411 | Insecticidally treated fabric having improved wash durability and insecticidal efficacy and method for its production The invention provides a method for preparing an insecticidally treated textile having improved properties. A novel combination of an insecticide and certain polymeric binder(s) or dye fixatives is used to coat and/or impregnate fabric via a combination of applicati... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7622054 | Low volatile phosphorous gelling agent Liquid hydrocarbons are gelled by the introduction of a phosphate ester and a crosslinking agent for use in oil recovery. Generally a proppant, delayed gel breaker and other modifiers are added to the gelled hydrocarbon to improve the oil recovery process. The phosp... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7621896 | Device for securing intravenous needles to treatment sites The invention is directed to a system and device for securing one or more intravenous needles or cannulas to a patient in a treatment site such as on an arm, hand or leg. The device includes a semi-rigid but flexible pad that is placed in a location which is opposit... | 11/24/2009 |
| 6977120 | Hydrogen/oxygen generating system with temperature control A mixed hydrogen-oxygen fuel generator system uses an electrolytic solution to generate gaseous hydrogen-oxygen fuel through the electrolysis of water. This generator system includes: at least one electrolytic cell with multiple metallic plates used as an internal i... | 12/20/2005 |
| 7358010 | Fluorinated carbon for metal/fluorinated carbon batteries A novel cathode composition for use in a metal/fluorinated carbon battery is produced by mixing fluorinated carbons made from anisotropic and isotropic carbon, where the anisotropic carbon is carbon fiber and the isotropic carbon is graphite. This cathode compositio... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7306914 | Protein fragment complementation assays in whole animals applications to drug efficacy, ADME, cancer biology, immunology, infectious disease and gene therapy The instant invention describes a method for detecting protein-protein interactions in living organisms and/or cells, said method comprising: (a) synthesizing probe protein fragments from a protein which enables fluorescent or luminescent detection by dissecting the... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7271211 | Dispersions containing fatty acid esters of styrenated phenol alkoxylates The present invention provides a dispersant for aqueous and non-aqueous systems which can disperse insoluble fine powders in non-aqueous liquids in a short period of time and give long-term dispersion stability to the resulting dispersions without allowing the forma... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7205352 | Dispersions containing fatty acid esters of styrenated phenol alkoxylates The present invention provides a dispersant for aqueous and non-aqueous systems which can disperse insoluble fine powders in non-aqueous liquids in a short period of time and give long-term dispersion stability to the resulting dispersions without allowing the forma... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7183248 | Enzymatic cleaner having high pH stability The present invention is directed to a cleaning composition comprising: (a) an enzyme in an amount effective to promote cleaning; (b) viable microorganisms in an amount effective to degrade and promote the degradation of organic materials; (c) a surfactant; and (d) ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7166424 | Fragments of fluorescent proteins for protein fragment complementation assays The present invention is directed to Protein-fragment Complementation Assays (PCAs) and assay compositions based on fluorescent proteins. The invention provides methods for fragmenting fluorescent proteins and generating mutant fragments with desired spectral charac... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7160691 | Protein fragment complementation assays for the detection of biological or drug interactions The present invention describes a method for detecting biomolecular interactions said method comprising: (a) selecting an appropriate reporter molecule selected from the group consisting of a protein, a fluorescent protein, a luminescent protein and a phosphorescent... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7059613 | Personal transportation device for supporting a user's foot having multiple transportation attachments A personal transport device including a transportation attachment, a foot platform situated above the transportation attachment and at least one fastener connecting the foot platform to the transportation attachment. The foot platform has two parallel extending surf... | 06/13/2006 |
| 6929916 | Protein fragment complementation assays for the detection of biological or drug interactions The present invention describes a method for detecting biomolecular interactions said method comprising: (a) selecting an appropriate reporter molecule selected from the group consisting of a protein, a fluorescent protein, a luminescent protein and a phosphorescent... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6924273 | Chondroprotective/restorative compositions and methods of use thereof The instant invention provides a method of treating or preventing osteoarthritis, joint effusion, joint inflammation and pain, synovitis, lameness, post operative arthroscopic surgery, deterioration of proper joint function including joint mobility, the reduction or... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6897017 | Vivo library-versus-library selection of optimized protein-protein interactions The present invention describes a rapid and efficient in vivo library-versus-library screening strategy for identifying optimally interacting pairs of heterodimerizing polypeptides. It allows for the screening of a protein library against a second protein library, r... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6890941 | Compositions containing HMG Co-A reductase inhibitors and policosanol The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions, methods, combinations, and kits for treating a disorder related to elevated serum cholesterol concentration, for example, hypercholesterolemia, atherosclerosis, elevated LDL plasma levels, low HDL plasma le... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6872871 | Mapping molecular interactions in plants with protein fragments complementation assays Protein Fragment Complementation Assays (PCA) are done in plant material using enzyme fragment constructs, for example, dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) fragment constructs. Plant material is transformed with at least two different constructs that form different produ... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6828099 | Protein fragment complementation assay (PCA) for the detection of protein-protein, protein-small molecule and protein nucleic acid interactions based on the E. coli TEM-1 β-Lactamase The present invention describes an assay method comprising: (A) generating (1) at least a first fragment of a reporter molecule linked to a first interacting domain and at least a second fragment of a reporter molecule linked to a second interacting domain, or (2) n... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6797201 | Multicolor gelatin ribbons and manufacture of soft gelatin products The invention provides a new method and apparatus for making multicolor gelatin ribbons and softgel capsules is provided which uses a modification of the gelatin spreader boxes by incorporating especially designed pipelines that are bifurcated with a tee. The presen... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6740436 | Hydrogen/oxygen generating system with temperature control A mixed hydrogen-oxygen fuel generator system uses an electrolytic solution to generate gaseous hydrogen-oxygen fuel through the electrolysis of water. This generator system includes: at least one electrolytic cell with multiple metallic plates used as an internal i... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6736892 | Pigment dispersions containing styrenated and sulfated phenol alkoxylates The present invention provides sulfated and carboxymethylated surfactants and dispersants produced by reacting a styrenated phenol alkoxylate with sulfamic acid and then neutralizing with a base such as ammonium hydroxide. The instant invention also provides pigment... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6716366 | Chemical composition for treatment of nitrate and odors from water streams and process wastewater treatment Novel compositions are described for use in nitrate removal and treatment of water such as water and wastewater streams produced by processes in mining operations, agriculture industries operations, industrial operations, military operations, etc. These novel compos... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6692728 | Polyesters based on hydroxy fatty acids and lower hydroxy alkyl acids and uses thereof The present invention provides biodegradable polyesters based on lower hydroxy acids and hydroxy fatty acids. The resulting polyesters are useful as cosmetic vehicles for sunscreens, skin lotions and by themselves are also useful as milder skin exfoliants... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6540987 | Polyesters based on hydroxy fatty acids and lower hydroxy alkyl acids and uses thereof The present invention provides biodegradable polyesters based on lower hydroxy acids and hydroxy fatty acids. The resulting polyesters are useful as cosmetic vehicles for sunscreens, skin lotions and by themselves are also useful as milder skin exfoliants... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6500981 | Hydroxy and sulfonic acid substituted alkenes and salts The present invention provides water soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomers selected from the group consisting of formula I and II ##STR1## wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are indepe... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6297201 | Hydrocarbon gelling compositions useful in fracturing formation The invention relates to compositions and methods for gelling liquid hydrocarbons by the introduction of certain phosphate esters, a crosslinking agent, and an enhancer. The enhancer of the present invention is preferably an oxyalkylated amine or a blend ... | 10/02/2001 |
| 5925669 | Carrier compositions for anti-neoplastic drugs The invention provides new carrier compositions containing a triglyceridic oil rich in DHA and anti-neoplastic drugs and a DHA-containing phospholipid.... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5877000 | Keratinase produced by Bacillus licheniformis Bacillus licheniformis O.W.U. 138B and 88B and other bacterial strains capable of degrading feathers isolated from wild birds, are disclosed. The strains and the keratinases produced by these strains are useful for degrading waste feathers produced by com... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5731325 | Treatment of melanomas with thalidomide alone or in combination with other anti-melanoma agents A method for treatment of malignant melanoma by administering an effective amount of thalidomide alone or in combination with other anti-melanoma drugs.... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5716614 | Method for delivering active agents to mammalian brains in a complex with eicosapentaenoic acid or docosahexaenoic acid-conjugated polycationic carrier A method is disclosed for delivering biologically active agents to a mammalian brain by administering a complex of the biologically active agent with a polycationic carrier coupled to 2-20 eicosapentaenoic acid or docosahexaenoic acid moieties and additio... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5437528 | Device for harvesting and loading or unloading and installing large rolls of sod A novel mechanism is presented that is able to harvest and load and to unload and install large rolls of sod with only one worker. It is equally useful with conventional sods grown on soil as well as sods grown over an impervious surface. The device is at... | 08/01/1995 |
