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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6107026 | Methods and reagents for RFLP analysis of the human pancreatic cholesterol esterase gene This invention relates to the identification of restriction fragment length polymorphisms (RFLP) of the human pancreatic cholesterol esterase gene. Specifically, the invention relates to the use of RFLP analysis for identifying individuals with a particul... | 08/22/2000 |
| 5858973 | Transcription factor and uses therefor The invention features a novel recombinant polypeptide that transactivates the somatostatin promoter, the polypeptide being present in pancreatic duct cells and not present in pancreatic -cells, the polypeptide being encoded by a gene which encodes... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5784113 | Unidirectional format converter A television signal format converter is provided for converting without loss of picture information any high definition television format to or from a given recorder/player format. An interface converts between RGB and luminance/chrominance inputs and bet... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5686573 | Human D5 dopamine receptor protein The present invention relates to the isolation, characterization and pharmacological uses for the human D5 dopamine receptor, the gene corresponding to this receptor, pseudogenes of this receptor gene, a recombinant eukaryotic expression vector capable of... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5658782 | Amino acid transporters and uses The present invention relates to novel mammalian amino acid transporter proteins and the genes that encode such proteins. The invention is directed toward the isolation, characterization and pharmacological use of the human amino acid transporter proteins... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5658783 | Mammalian methadone-specific opioid receptor gene and uses The present invention relates to a novel mammalian methadone-specific opioid receptor protein and genes that encode a such protein. The invention is directed toward the isolation, characterization and pharmacological use of mammalian methadone-specific op... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5652332 | Biologically active peptides from functional domains of bactericidal/permeability-increasing protein and uses thereof The present invention provides peptides having an amino acid sequence that is the amino acid sequence of a human bactericidal/permeability-increasing protein (BPI) functional domain or a subsequence thereof, and variants of the sequence or subsequence the... | 07/29/1997 |
| 5634456 | Semi-automatic gun A gun suitable for firing paintballs or pellets using compressed gas having an elongate breech section with a longitudinal passageway formed therein and a handle and barrel connected thereto. A hammer is slidably mounted in the passageway and a spring bia... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5635355 | Methods of obtaining a DNA sequence for integration site independent gene expression Vectors for the integration of a gene into the genetic material of a mammalian host cell such that the gene may be expressed by the host cell comprise a promoter and the gene and include a dominant activator sequence capable of eliciting host cell-type re... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5633827 | Semiconductor integrated circuit device allowing change of product specification and chip screening method therewith A semiconductor integrated circuit device capable of changing the product specification. The semiconductor integrated circuit device comprises an integrated circuit section containing a first circuit section having a first function and a second circuit se... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5623946 | Tubular protective device for protection against transfer of infectious matter during sexual intercourse A thin-walled, condom-like tubular protective device for protection against the transfer of infectious matter during sexual intercourse is disclosed. The condom-like device has an open end a collar-shaped outwardly extending portion with an apparatus for ... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624211 | Modular block retaining wall construction and components A modular block wall includes dry cast, unreinforced modular wall blocks with anchor type, or frictional type or composite type soil stabilizing elements recessed therein and attached thereto by vertical rods which also connect the blocks together. The so... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624820 | Episomal expression vector for human gene therapy Episomal plasmids containing a papovavirus origin of replication and a papovavirus large T antigen mutant form are shown to replicate episomally in human cells, and yield levels of gene expression proportional to their episomal copy number. In conjunction... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624910 | Method for the inhibition of ALDH-I useful in the treatment of alcohol dependence or alcohol abuse Method for inhibiting aldehyde dehydrogenase activity using daidzin and/or daidzin analog and/or daidzin or daidzin analog in combination with a factor or factors which increase the bioavailability of the daidzin or daidzin analog, as ALDH-I inhibitory co... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5622185 | Barrier device The device, for use in contraception and in preventing transmission of sexually transmitted diseases, comprises a thin, flexible pouch having an open end in the form of a peripheral flange with a peripheral ribbed rim, and a closed end. An insert is provi... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5616570 | Use of non-absorbable synthetic sulfated polysaccharides to decrease cholesterol absorbtion This invention encompasses a method and compositions which inhibit pancreatic cholesterol esterase and triglyceride lipase and hence, lower cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood stream.... | 04/01/1997 |
| 5608449 | Wireless interactive consumer video system A wireless interactive consumer video system and a method for wireless communication between an input and display unit and a video electronics unit. The input and display unit includes a key pad and a video display. The input device accepts a user entry a... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5606739 | Radio communication apparatus having a battery saving function A radio communication apparatus intermittently powered in synchronism with an intermittent reception control signal transmitted from a base station is disclosed. The apparatus includes a synthesizer, wherein power supplied to the synthesizer is initiated ... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5606519 | Portable electronic computer with removable disk drive A computer comprises a keyboard, and a base with a housing accommodating either a floppy disk drive or part of an external power supply which can be connected to the mains. When the power supply is fitted in the housing, a sensor prepares a reduced output... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5606044 | Kits for detecting amplification of human MDM2 A human gene has been discovered which is genetically altered in human tumor cells. The genetic alteration is gene amplification and leads to a corresponding increase in gene products. Detecting that the gene, designated hMDM2, has become amplified or det... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5604201 | Methods and reagents for inhibiting furin endoprotease This invention relates to methods and reagents for inhibiting furin endoprotease activity and specifically for inhibiting furin endoprotease-mediated maturation of bioactive proteins in vivo and in vitro. The invention specifically provides proteins capab... | 02/18/1997 |
| 5601854 | Spinning head with filter cartridge Spinning head for spinning polymer melts, having a filter cartridge made of a seamless metal cloth cylinder having an end cap and a connector, said cartridge being disposed within a melt passage having a conical taper toward the bottom. The connector is i... | 02/11/1997 |
| 5598385 | Media library system with improved media management scheme A media library system capable of reducing a time and an average moving distance of the media carrying unit required for exchanging the recording media. The system includes a storehouse having a plurality of storage cells for storing a plurality of record... | 01/28/1997 |
| 5595004 | Shoe sole including a peripherally-disposed cushioning bladder An athletic shoe including an upper and a sole. The sole includes a cushioning bladder including a sealed, fluid-filled tube disposed about the perimeter of the shoe. In one embodiment, the bladder includes lateral and medial portions extending about the ... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5595869 | Diagnostic methods for detecting lymphomas in humans The sequence of the protein coding regions of the bcl-2 gene are provided as well as bacterial clones which produce the proteins. Assays are provided for detecting a class of B-cell neoplasms associated with a chromosome translocation between chromosomes ... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5595094 | Oil filter wrench An oil filter wrench dimensioned and constructed in a fashion which will accommodate a broad range of sizes of cylindrical oil filters. The handles and jaws of the oil filter wrench are substantially identical. One of the jaws, however, has a pin and the ... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5593440 | Tissue implant systems and methods for sustaining viable high cell densities within a host A method for implanting cells is disclosed which employs a chamber having a wall forming porous boundary between the host and implanted cells. According to the method, a given number of cells (N) is placed within the porous boundary of a given area (A) su... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5594108 | Human dopamine receptor and its uses The present invention is directed toward the isolation, characterization and pharmacological use of the human D4 dopamine receptor. The nucleotide sequence of the gene corresponding to this receptor is provided by the invention. The invention a... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5590665 | Method of diagnosing cerebral infarction A novel method of diagnosing cerebral infarction using a neural network, wherein plural sets of data previously obtained from healthy and sick persons, each including an age, measured values of coagulo-fibrinolytic molecular markers ( e.g., D-dimer, TAT a... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5591174 | Microkeratome and method and apparatus for calibrating a microkeratome An apparatus for calibrating the blade extension of a microkeratome includes a magnifying device and a fixture for holding the microkeratome assembly adjacent thereto. The magnifying device defines a line of sight and includes a reticle visible in the lin... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5592176 | Tracking system for tracking a moving signal source An antenna tracking controller for generating signals used to position an antenna for tracking a moving signal source includes a first Kalman filter for estimating parameters of a first model of the motion of the moving signal source a second Kalman filte... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5591826 | Human MSH2 protein The human MSH2 gene, responsible for hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer, was identified by virtue of its homology to the MutS class of genes, which are involved in DNA mismatch repair. The sequence of cDNA clones of the human gene are provided, an... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5591768 | Methods for treating circadian rhythm phase disturbances A method for treating circadian rhythm phase disorders is described. The invention provides methods to specifically advance or delay the phase of certain circadian rhythms in humans. The disclosed methods relate to the administration of melatonin at times... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5592551 | Method and apparatus for providing interactive electronic programming guide A subscription television system is provided that transmits a plurality of television signals to a plurality of subscribers. The television signals include pay-per-view programs (purchased by feature) or near-video-on-demand programs (purchased for a peri... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5590084 | Semiconductor memory device having a column selector A semiconductor memory device comprises column decoders of the number greater than the number of column addresses of a memory cell array and logical circuits of the same number as that of the column addresses. A column gate of a column is controlled by me... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5588784 | Soil or rock nail wall with outer face and method of constructing the same A soil or rock nail retaining wall with an outer face is provided. A method of constructing such a wall is also set forth. A cut is excavated in successive sections to form exposed cut faces. The exposed cut face of each successively excavated section is ... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5588625 | Monitor stand assembly An improved monitor stand assembly is disclosed having an upper stand portion with a horizontal locking aperture and first and second guide ribs protrudently formed on the underside of the upper stand portion. The assembly also includes a stand base porti... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5587958 | Semiconductor memory device including a boost potential generation circuit A semiconductor integrated circuit device includes a boost potential generation circuit, word line drive system circuit, refresh cycle select circuit, word line system boost potential generation circuit and boost potential generation system control circui... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5587457 | Neutrophil stimulating peptides The present invention provides peptides capable of stimulating neutrophils. In particular, the peptides prime neutrophils for a respiratory burst following treatment with N-formyl-L-methionyl-L-leucyl-Lphenylalanine. The peptides have an amino acid sequen... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5587305 | Pasteurella haemolytica transformants Methylation of DNA can be a critical step in the introduction of DNA into P. haemolytica. A methyltransferase has been isolated and molecularly cloned for this purpose. Use of the methyltransferase has allowed construction of defined, attenuated mutants f... | 12/24/1996 |
