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| 6579893 | Use of troglitazone and related compounds for the treatment of cancer The present invention is directed toward the use of the drug Troglitazone and related thiazolidinedione compounds in the treatment of the climacteric and cancer. This use is based on the novel discovery that Troglitazone inhibits steroidogenesis in granul... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6184938 | Ghost cancellation reference signal with bessel chirps & PN sequences, & TV receiver using such signal Composite ghost cancellation reference (GCR) signals that make available both a chirp and a PN sequence during the same vertical-blanking-interval (VBI) scan line in each successive field facilitate more rapid and efficient calculations of ghost cancellat... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6183984 | Sequences for promoting epidermal cell-specific transcription The present disclosure provides a detailed characterization of the sequences and factors controlling expression of a human gene expressed specifically in keratinocytes. Using 5' upstream sequence of the human K14 keratin gene coupled to one of two reporte... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6176755 | Toy vehicles from plastic bottles The present disclosure involves a toy vehicle and method of construction therefor involving the use of plastic bottles. Toy vehicles constructed according to the present invention are advantageous in that they educate children as to the importance of recy... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6172004 | Composition and method for treating plants with exogenous chemicals Compositions of exogenous chemicals, particularly phloem-mobile exogenous chemicals, are provided for treatment of plants, wherein the composition comprises the exogenous chemical and an enhancing agent consisting of an anthraquinone or substituted anthra... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6169231 | Inbred corn plant RQAB7 and seeds thereof According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn plant designated RQAB7. This invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the inbred corn plant RQAB7, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the in... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6169230 | Inbred corn plant 29MIFI2 and seeds thereof According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn plant designated 29MIF12. This invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the inbred corn plant 29MIF12, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing th... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6157537 | Data processing apparatus having a liquid heat-dissipating system A data processing apparatus having a liquid heat-dissipating system includes a central processing unit (CPU), a housing to receive the CPU, and a heat conductive member. The housing has a top wall and a top opening in the wall immediately above the CPU. T... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6149053 | Bend-resistant foil container A foil container formed from a single sheet of metal about orthogonal longitudinal and transverse axes, comprises a bottom panel, a continuous wall panel, and a continuous rim. The continuous wall panel encompasses the bottom panel and extends upwardly an... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6144684 | Smart laser diode array assembly A laser diode array assembly includes a laser diode array and a memory device integrally packaged with the array. The memory device includes operational information concerning the array. The memory device is accessible by a host external operating system ... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6135773 | Single tooth alignment system A method and set of components is disclosed for positioning an implant analog within a dental impression taken from the patient, relative to the position of a dental implant or "converted" implant in the patient's mouth. The set of components include an i... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6135217 | Converted dual-acting hydraulic drilling jar A jar up, bump down hydraulic drilling jar is described. A hydraulic tripping valve arrangement permits the storage of large amounts of static force before releasing a hammer to strike an anvil surface with substantial force. The hammer is positioned on t... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6133512 | Inbred corn plant 17DHD5 and seeds thereof According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn plant designated 17DHD5. This invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the inbred corn plant 17DHD5, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the ... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6128819 | Method for enhancing engine performance in two-stroke engines A system for enhancing performance in a two-stroke engine. An access aperture is formed in the exterior wall of an air passage associated with a cylinder within the two-stroke engine. The air passage is then modified, in one embodiment, by inserting an au... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6121519 | Inbred corn plant 90DJD28 and seeds thereof According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn plant designated 90DJD28. This invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the inbred corn plant 90DJD28, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing th... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6121436 | Antifungal polypeptide and methods for controlling plant pathogenic fungi Antifungal polypeptides, isolated from Medicago plants, are shown to control fungal damage to plants. DNA encoding the polypeptides was cloned into vectors for transformation of plant-colonizing microorganisms or plants, thereby providing a method of inhi... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6121458 | Preparation of substituted 3-aryl-5-haloalkyl-pyrazoles having herbicidal activity Processes for preparing substituted 3-aryl-5-haloalkyl-pyrazoles and, specifically, for preparing C1-5 alkyl esters of 5-[1-(C1-5 alkyl)-4-halo-5-(C1-3 haloalkyl)-1H-pyrazole-3-yl]-2,4-dihalo-benzoic acids such as isopropy... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6116430 | Filtration apparatus A filtration apparatus (10) for fluids containing solid matter and/or particles or the like is disclosed. The apparatus (10) comprises screen means (20) and barrier means (21) substantially adjacent and behind the screen means (20). The barrier means (21)... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6113901 | Methods of stimulating or enhancing the immune system with anti-CD3 antibodies Disclosed are immunopotentiating agents, and vaccines thereof, which enhance and/or otherwise modify immune responses, and methods for their preparation and use in vivo. Immunopotentiating agents can be single agents that act directly, adjuvants added con... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6114311 | Method for modulating smooth muscle cell proliferation Disclosed is a smooth muscle cell specific promoter, the SM22 gene promoter as well as the murine cDNA and genomic SM22 nucleic acid sequences. Also disclosed are methods of preventing restenosis following balloon angioplasty and methods of ... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6110889 | Peptide tumor cell growth inhibitors Disclosed are peptide-based compositions and methods for inhibiting and modulating the actions of CXC intercrine molecules. The antileukinate peptides described inhibit IL-8, GRO and MIP2ଲ binding to neutrophils and neutrophil activation. The peptid... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6110426 | Methods for fabricating microarrays of biological samples A method and apparatus for forming microarrays of biological samples on a support are disclosed. The method involves dispensing a known volume of a reagent at each selected array position, by tapping a capillary dispenser on the support under conditions e... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6112135 | Appliance control system A control system for preventing the occurrence of unsafe operating conditions on an appliance load comprises first and second switch elements coupled to said appliance load; first controller means coupled to said first switch element for detecting a first... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6104028 | Volatile matrices for matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry A sample preparation method is disclosed for volatilization and mass spectrometric analysis of nonvolatile high molecular weight molecules. Photoabsorbing molecules having significant sublimation rates at room temperature under vacuum, and preferably cont... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6099850 | Termite and boring insect barrier for the protection of wooden structures A method and device are disclosed which prevent the intrusion of insects onto wood structures by using a controlled release device capable of releasing insecticide. In the disclosed method, the device maintains a minimal effective level of insecticide for... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6096513 | Polynucleotides encoding KAPPA opiod receptors The invention relates generally to compositions of and methods for using polynucleotides encoding kappa opioid receptors. In addition to such polynucleotides themselves, the invention relates to expression vectors comprising polynucleotides encoding kappa... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6091002 | Polyhydroxyalkanoates of narrow molecular weight distribution prepared in transgenic plants Methods for the biosynthesis of polyhydroxyalkanoate homopolymers and copolymers are described. In a preferred embodiment, the polymers have a single mode molecular weight distribution, and more preferably have a distribution of between about 2 and about ... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6090618 | DNA constructs and viral vectors comprising a smooth muscle promoter Disclosed is a smooth muscle cell specific promoter, the SM22 gene promoter as well as the murine cDNA and genomic SM22 nucleic acid sequences. Also disclosed are methods of preventing restenosis following balloon angioplasty and methods of ... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6085930 | Controlled atmosphere package A package for maintaining a modified atmosphere around contents being contained therein when stored in an ambient environment is set forth. The modified-atmosphere package includes a tray, a membrane, and a structural member. The tray has a base and side ... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6084108 | Synthesis of 3-carbomethoxy-4,5-dimethylthiophene Fungicides having thiophene rings may be made from the intermediate compound 3-carbomethoxy-4,5-dimethylthiophene. That compound, and related compounds, may be produced by reacting an alpha mercaptoketone, e.g., 3-mercapto-2-butanone, with an acrylate, e.... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6081728 | Strip-type radiating cable for a radio communication system A distributed strip-type radiating cable comprised of a plurality of generally flat conductive strips disposed in substantially parallel relationship to one or more generally flat dielectric materials, adapted to radiate RF energy for communications appli... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6080914 | Strawberry promoters and genes Promoters and genes isolated from genomic DNA of strawberry plants are disclosed. Both the promoters and genes are capable of tissue-specific expression in transgenic plants. A plant promoter that is a nucleic acid region located upstream of the 5' end of... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6077950 | Methods for enhancing an immune response from a 43 KD human cancer antigen A tumor associated protein has been discovered to exhibit immunoreactivity to human monoclonal antibody L92. A ten amino acid peptide segment of the protein and a fourteen amino acid peptide which contains the ten amino acid peptide has also been isolated... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6076443 | Bellows with flexible stem for saw Scroll saws produce an accumulation of sawdust or other debris removed from a workpiece during operation of the saw. This debris can block the operator's view of the cutting path of the saw. An improved device and method for removing accumulated debris fr... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6076368 | Electrically operated fluid control device A device for use in regulating the flow of a working fluid, such as a refrigerant, includes a body defining an axial opening, and a piston received within the axial opening. The piston is moveable in the body and has first and second ends. An actuator, wh... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6077515 | Flagella-less borrelia This invention relates to flagella-less strains of Borrelia and to novel methods for use of the microorganisms as vaccines and in diagnostic assays. Although a preferred embodiment of the invention is directed to Borrelia burgdorferi, the present inventio... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6074646 | Nondenatured HIV envelope antigens for detecting early HIV-specific antibodies Recombinant human immunodeficiency virus antigens capable of immunologically identifying the presence of early anti-HIV antibodies are stably expressed in a number of cell lines. These antigens have several clinically important applications as non-hazardo... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6073695 | Device and method for treating a well bore A method of heating a chemical solution used in a well bore having a tubing string is disclosed. The well bore will intersect a hydrocarbon reservoir. The method will include providing a diesel engine that produces heat as a result of its operation. The e... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6072896 | Method and apparatus for document identification A currency identification system has at least two laterally displaced scanheads, one or more laterally moveable scanheads, or at least two laterally displaced sensors of a linear scanhead, the scanheads or sensors being positioned so as to permit scanning... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6071715 | Nucleic acids encoding novel proteins which bind to retinoblastoma protein The retinoblastoma protein (Rb) is the product of the retinoblastoma gene and has been found to contain mutations in retinoblastoma tumor cells. Two nuclear proteins that bind to Rb, p48 and p46 have been isolated and the genes have been cloned. These pro... | 06/06/2000 |
