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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8158577 | Modulation of cartilage homeostasis by active domains of cell binding extracellular matrix molecules A linear or cyclic peptide and the use of said peptide in medicine and especially in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of a disease associated with inflammatory mediated cartilage destruction. The minimal core sequence of the linea... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8141293 | Tube for plant cultivation preventing root twist A biodegradable cultivation tube, particularly designed to minimize root-twisting using specifically constructed tube edge profiles and tube holes. The cultivation tube has evaporation reducing and moisture trapping properties including a fluid absorbing material an... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8123155 | Fence wire stretching device A fence wire stretching device is provided having a square shape made up of five leg portions, three of which form three of the sides of the square. The fourth side of the square has a proximal leg portion and a distal leg portion that are pivotally attached togethe... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8114397 | Stabilized bacterial formulation Selected strains of Lactobacillus and products containing cells of the selected strains to improve breast milk for feeding to babies, more precisely to increase the levels of the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL10 in the milk and reduce the risk that the feeding... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8109899 | Fully automated method of measuring and regulating cerebrospinal fluid parameters using disposable tube-set A method and device for measuring and regulating pressure and flow in the spinal canal, in order to characterize individual patient's cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) dynamics. A unique disposable tube-set plate, with computer regulated automated solenoids is used to contr... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8075425 | Method for teaching a user proper crossover dribbling using a basketball dribble device A basketball dribble device is provided that has two legs, with each leg; and a rigid cross-member extending between the tops of the legs. A method of teaching a player to cross-dribble uses the basketball dribble device. ... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8053430 | Treatment of renal cell carcinoma Methods are provided of treating renal cancer by administration of certain 3,3′,4,4′-tetrahydroxy-2,2′-bipyridine-N,N′-dioxide compounds, especially 3,3′,4,4′-tetrahydroxy-2,2′-bipyridine-N,N′-dioxide (Orellanine), using particular administration pro... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8025948 | Absorbent device for waste fat, oil, grease and liquid A device is provided to collect waste oil, grease or other liquids from skillets, pots, pans or other area of needs with a method to transporting the device without contaminating hands with waste oil, grease or other liquids collected by the device. The device is ma... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8016104 | Two-compartment container having depressible flexible dome for rupturing layer between compartments A two-compartment container in which the first compartment has an upper layer and a lower layer and contains a first component that is to be added to the second compartment. Above the first compartment is a dome that is bowed upward and is flexible. Depressing the d... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8001797 | Air conditioner monitor and alarm system A monitor system for an air conditioning unit having a suction refrigerant line and a liquid refrigerant line. The monitor system has two low pressure sensors mounted on the suction refrigerant line; a high pressure sensor mounted on the liquid refrigerant line; a b... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7981073 | Method and device for irrigation of body cavities A pressure and a vision regulation method and device for irrigation of a body cavity (1), in which an inflow liquid pump (2) pressurizes the irrigation liquid in a feed line (13) and an outflow device (3) or an external suction source ( | 07/19/2011 |
| 7967314 | Wheeled vehicle drive mechanism with hand lever arm A wheeled vehicle drive mechanism is provided that has a hand leverage arm and one or more horizontal gears to move associated drive gears. A drive chain meshed with a fixed drive sprocket keyed to the drive gears may be used to transmit motion from the horizontal g... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7960137 | Selection and use of lactic acid bacteria for reducing inflammation caused by Strains of Lactobacillus which have been selected for their capability of reducing gastrointestinal inflammation, such as that due to Helicobacter pylori, and products derived from these strains, including agents for treatment or prophylaxis of inflamm... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7955834 | Method for improved breast milk feeding to reduce the risk of allergy Selected strains of Lactobacillus and products containing cells of the selected strains to improve breast milk for feeding to babies, more precisely to increase the levels of the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL10 in the milk and reduce the risk that the feeding... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7938420 | Bicycle drive mechanism with pedal leverage arm A drive mechanism for a bicycle is provided including a pedal leverage arm, a drive sprocket spindle, a drive sprocket, a drive gear, and a vertical gear on each side of the bicycle. The vertical gear is attached to the pedal leverage arm so that the vertical gear c... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7910127 | Use of lactic acid bacteria for improving food lysine absorption of pet animals This invention relates to the selection and use of nonpathogenic, lysine-uptake stimulating lactic acid bacteria strains, and products and methods using such strains for example for improvement of fur-coat and claws quality in pet-animals. ... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7909757 | Laryngoscope blade A blade for a laryngoscope having a handle, the blade having an elongated body having a central axis, and having a distal tip symmetric about the central axis; a downwardly convex arcuate central portion including a first flange and a second flange is disclosed here... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7892768 | Diagnosis of collagen IX destruction A method for detecting or monitoring the presence of protein fragments, cleaved at novel cleaving sites near the N-terminal part of the collagen IX alpha 1 chain, close to the C-terminal part of the NC4 domain, and at the COL3 domain close to the NC3 domain. Neoepit... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7812125 | Cartilage intermediate layer protein 2 C1 and its use to differentiate osteoarthritis from rheumatoid arthritis and non-disease conditions A method for differentiation of osteoarthritis from rheumatoid arthritis and non-disease conditions in a sample, comprising measuring in the sample the concentration of human cartilage intermediate layer protein 2(CILP-2) in body fluids and more specifically, measur... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7758408 | Dehumidifying ventilation and regulation of airflow in enclosed structures A system and method for regulating humidity in an enclosed structure, including an outside humidity sensor; an outside temperature sensor; an inside humidity sensor; an inside temperature sensor; a ventilation system; and a computing unit that receives sensor inform... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7748584 | Accessory holder An accessory holder for a lawn mower having accessory pockets on one side of the holder and a large pocket on the other side of the holder. Each of the accessory pockets has an upper opening for insertion of an accessory and a gathered lower opening that is smaller ... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7717104 | Handheld device for fast electrical ignition of a charcoal grill A device comprising an improved electrical hot-air gun for fast ignition of the charcoal-bed of a barbeque charcoal grill for home use having a very short distance between the front of the hot-air gun and the electrical heating wire of the heating assembly and a ver... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7686711 | Batting swing aid A batting swing aid fitting onto the barrel of the bat to assist with hand speed when swinging a bat and having an outer body and an inner body. The inner body has four chamber compartments each of which is filled with an equal amount of shot. As the bat is moved to... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7678553 | Selection and use of lactic acid bacteria for reducing inflammation caused by Strains of Lactobacillus which have been selected for their capability of reducing gastrointestinal inflammation, such as that due to Helicobacter pylori, and products derived from these strains, including agents for treatment or prophylaxis of inflamm... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7670416 | Use of a combination of substances to prevent biofouling organisms A combination of selected substances in paint to prevent the settlement and growth of different bio-fouling organisms with a reduced negative effect on the ecosystems compared to present methods. Useful substances include medetomidine with various copper and zinc fo... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7662222 | Method and use of nanoparticles to bind biocides in paints This invention relates to the use of a combination of selected substances in paint to prevent the settlement and growth of different biofouling organisms with a reduced negative effect on the ecosystems compared to present methods. ... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7661582 | Medical indication device and identification method The present invention relates to a medical-technical identification device for identifying a sterile product (4, 62, 72, 82), and to a method of identifying such a product, for example a product intended for one-time-use only, when connected to a piece of med... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7639369 | Multi-object wavefront sensor with spatial filtering The present invention relates to an adaptive optics sensor intended for simultaneous detection of several wavefronts on a common camera target. The sensor is intended for use in connection with multi-conjugate adaptive optics (MCAO), where several wavefront measurem... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7621253 | Internal turbine-like toroidal combustion engine A novel combustion engine with turbine like properties is disclosed. The novel engine (10) comprises an air intake, a first compressor stage, coupled to the air intake, a second compressor stage, coupled to the first compressor stage, a transfer valve, placed... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7576256 | Wound dressing with a bacterial adsorbing composition A wound dressing product, combining both a traditional dressing with a mounted absorbent material and a hydrophobic fabric attached thereto, which is to be placed towards the wound, and is capable of binding unwanted microorganisms. The wound dressing product protec... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7531581 | Method and use of acidified modified polymers to bind biocides in paints The invention herein relates to the method and use in an antifouling paint that specifically and efficiently impede settlement of for example barnacles on aquatic structures, using imidazole containing compound, such as Medetomidine, bound to a sulfonated, acid sulp... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7517681 | Selection and use of lactic acid bacteria for reducing dental caries and bacteria causing dental caries New strains of Lactobacillus that have been selected for their capability of improved reduction the number of Streptococcus mutans in the mouth of mammals through inhibiting activity in combination with better binding to the oral mucins and dental plaq... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7374924 | Use of selected lactic acid bacteria for reducing infantile colic The invention herein provides certain strains of lactic acid bacteria selected for their capability of promoting production of IL-10 and consequently proliferation of CD4+CD25+ TR cells, for prophylaxis and/or treatment of infant colic, a method of selecting such st... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7344867 | Selection and use of lactic acid bacteria for reducing inflammation in mammals Strains of lactic acid bacteria selected for their capability of reducing inflammation, such as intestinal bowel disease, a method of selecting such strains, and products containing such strains. ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7311766 | Method and use of nanoparticles to bind biocides in paints This invention relates to the use of a combination of selected substances in paint to prevent the settlement and growth of different biofouling organisms with a reduced negative effect on the ecosystems compared to present methods. ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7293775 | Roping practice apparatus A roping practice apparatus simulated steer assembly for roping practice, having a base having a vertical support mechanism mounted on the base; a body mounted on the vertical support mechanism and having a front end, a back end, a left side and a right side; legs m... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7207290 | Adjustable elevated serving tray for pets An adjustable elevated serving tray for pets and having a tray portion accepting various dish sizes and shapes, leg position brackets on the bottom or sides of the tray portion, and two legs fastenable in any one of multiple possible positions beneath the tray porti... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204201 | Regulating feeder for a horse A regulating feeder for a horse, with a funnel shaped bottom, which may be attached to a feed delivery tube extending into the feed trough or toward a feeding surface. At the distal end of the feed delivery tube is at least one protrusion extending parallel to the a... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7182548 | One-piece safety cleat A one-piece safety cleat with a flat base having an upstanding rim surrounding it to form an open shallow cup-structure. The rim has at least one drainage opening. Multiple one-piece safety cleats can be attached to flooring to increase traction on the floor surface... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7160560 | Skin-care composition A skin-care composition containing a protective component providing protection of the skin from environmental damage and regulating natural moisture of the skin; a skin firming component; and a barrier component. Thus, the composition includes at least one component... | 01/09/2007 |
