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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8160898 | Identification of specialty drugs Methods for determining whether a drug is a specialty drug, methods for creating tools to be used in making the determination, and the tools themselves are disclosed. The overall value of a drug depends on the drug's attribute values with respect to each of a set of... | 04/17/2012 |
| 7986527 | Laptop computer support Articles for supporting a computer on a user's lap, for cooling the computer, and for isolating the user from heat from the computer. Different embodiments may include a top surface for contacting the computer, a bottom surface for contacting the user's lap, a hollo... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7979027 | Method and system for selecting, transmitting, and receiving an unused carrier frequency and transmitting over the unused carrier frequency In some embodiments, a method of transmitting electrical signals over at least one unused first frequency includes: (a) using a first electrical device to receive information identifying the at least one unused first frequency; (b) selecting a first transmission fre... | 07/12/2011 |
| D608399 | Recreational kid's mate | 01/19/2010 |
| 7627483 | Online donation management system A system for soliciting donations via the World Wide Web or Internet. A donor may, if desired, be an individual or an individual representing an organization with a particular interest in a charitable organization. The charitable organization is a nonprofit organiza... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7566351 | Process for producing electrical power and potable water from biomass The invention comprises, in one form thereof, a technique which allows biomass to be utilized as a fuel for the co-production of electrical power and potable water in a most efficient manner. Almost any biomass is suitable as a feedstock and biomass which is locally... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7530340 | Removable linkage of a modified cordless power drill for gasoline engines to power-assist starting of gasoline engines The invention provides a system for providing power assisted starting for a variety of gasoline engine devices. In one embodiment, a device comprises a drill having a chuck, a hex shank socket extension coupled to the chuck and a tube. The tube has two dowel pins an... | 05/12/2009 |
| D592006 | Barbeque grill having a football helmet design | 05/12/2009 |
| 7517689 | Methods and compositions for regulating gene expression in plant cells Novel chimeric plant promoter sequences are provided, together with plant gene expression cassettes comprising such sequences. Novel transcription factors are provided, together with nucleic acid sequences encoding such transcription factors and plant gene expressio... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7459542 | Separation of albumin from protein samples The present invention generally relates to methods for separating albumin from samples comprising albumin and other proteins based on the pI of albumin. More particularly, the methods relate to forming an aqueous combination comprising the sample and an anion or a c... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7429421 | Coated clumping litter comprising non-swelling particles A clumping animal litter is disclosed that includes a non-swelling particle and a swelling agent coated on the surface of the non-swelling particle. In one embodiment, agglomerated non-swelling clay fines are coated. ... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7339469 | Shipping container monitoring and tracking system The invention provides a system for monitoring a container for transporting cargo. The system includes an onboard device attached to the container and a central computer system. The central computer system processes alerts transmitted by the onboard device. The onbo... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7313898 | Container carrying system and method for use in an automated filling process In a container carrier system and method for use in an automated process for filling containers of multiple sizes, pucks of various sizes are inserted into compartments of container pallets to allow containers of different sizes to be held in the compartments. A puc... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7241955 | Method and apparatus for weighing divided portions An apparatus and method for automatically weighing portions of semi-solid matter using a weigh station having a rotating receptacle which receives the portion so that an accurate weight indication of the portion can be taken, and propels the portion from the weigh s... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7172084 | Feed bottles for babies A feed and drink bottle is made of plastic material preferably by an aseptic process. In its base form the bottle has a mouth intended to be sealed with a closure put in place after the feed has been put in the bottle through its mouth. The bottle is rendered unfit ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7154055 | Method and apparatus for dividing portions An apparatus and method for continuously producing constant weight portions of semi-solid matter, such as bread dough, from a large mass through a dividing mechanism whereby portions are formed on a receptacle which receives the portion so that an accurate weight in... | 12/26/2006 |
| D520142 | Teat | 05/02/2006 |
| 6866515 | Method for providing business conduct training The present invention relates to a computer-implemented method for providing business conduct training. The trainee is identified using an identifier input by the trainee. A training course including training information relating to business conduct is displayed to ... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6581909 | Simplified hydraulic circuit for a quick-rise hydraulic lifting jack A hydraulic fluid circuit for a quick rise type lifting jack positions multiple valves that control two stages of the lifting operation of the jack in the same valve housing machined into a base of the jack and thereby reduces the costs involved in manufa... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6462219 | Process for producing 3-hydroxypropionitrile A process for the production of 3-hydroxypropionitrile is provided. This process includes (a) reacting acrylonitrile with water at a defined molar ratio in the presence of a weak base under specific temperature and pressure conditions until a conversion i... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6455707 | Process for the preparation of substitued pyranes Substituted pyranes such as 2-ethinyl-tetrahydro-2,6,6-trimethylpyran are prepared from dehydrolinalool or higher homologues thereof by heating or treatment with microwaves in the presence of a solid acid.... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6441321 | Method for controlling weight of divided portions An apparatus and method for continuously producing constant weight portions of semi-solid matter, such as bread dough, from a large mass through a dividing mechanism whereby variations in the weight of each portion are minimized by providing a signal prop... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6407028 | Magnesium dichloride-alcohol adducts, process for their preparation and catalyst components obtained therefrom The present invention relates to MgCl2.mROH.nH.sub.2 O adducts, where R is a C1 -C10 alkyl, 2ࣘmࣘ4.2, and 0ࣘnࣘ0.7, characterized by a differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) profile in which no peaks are present at ... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6403737 | Elastomeric copolymers of ethylene with -olefins and process for their preparation A process for the preparation of amorphous copolymers of ethylene with -olefins and optionally minor amounts of polyenes are disclosed, which have the following characteristics: (A) the % by mole content of -olefin in the copolymer (%) and... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6383392 | Process for concentrating epigallocatechin gallate The present invention is a process for concentrating aqueous epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) solutions by feeding an aqueous EGCG solution to at least one membrane module under pressure to provide a permeate purge and a retentate return so that in the lat... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6358722 | Heat tolerant phytases The present invention relates to heat tolerant phytases and DNA sequences which code therefor. The phytases are useful in hydrolyzing phytate to inositol and inorganic phosphates. The phytases are valuable feed additives.... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6348618 | Beta-ketoester compounds The beta-ketoesters of formula I are useful as precursors for organoleptic compounds, especially for flavors, fragrances and masking agents and antimicrobial compounds.... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6344565 | Preparation of cycloacid A process for the production of 2-oxo-1,3-dibenzyl-cis-4,5-imidazolidinedicarboxylic acid starting from meso-2,3-bis(benzylamino)-succinic acid dialkali metal salt is described. This process includes reacting meso-2,3-bis(benzylamino)-succinic acid d... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6322995 | Riboflavin production The present invention provides a recombinant bacterium for the over-production of riboflavin. The recombinant bacterium has has been transformed by three or four vectors, two of which each comprise either a DNA sequence coding for the riboflavin synthesiz... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6306818 | Fragrance precursors The invention relates to fragrance precursors, In particular, the invention relates to the use of several classes of compounds which may act as fragrance precursors, e,g., in cosmetic products such as deodorants and antiperspirants and in laundry products... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6141221 | Universal serial bus docking station A Universal Serial Bus docking station is provided in which a USB hub includes a housing which may receive at least one additional USB module which is connected to the USB hub without the use of an additional cable. In a preferred embodiment of the invent... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6131333 | Automatic plant watering apparatus An automatic plant watering apparatus is described in which a plant's growing medium is maintained uniformly moist. A one-piece water-holding body used in conjunction with a moisture-sensitive valve. The water-holding body includes a central filling chamb... | 10/17/2000 |
| 5991701 | Method for improved instantaneous helical axis determination A method for determining instantaneous helical axis parameters pertaining to the kinematic function of a joint processes the data with a first filter function which is based upon the Woltring IHA filter function. In accordance with the invention, backward... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5984684 | Method and system for teaching physical skills A system and method for the teaching of physical skills such as golf by the use of video reproduction utilizes a reverse image video by an instructor. In addition, the student receives the reverse image video on a pair of video glasses. The student does n... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5967606 | Universal, adaptable shopping cart cushion A universal, adaptable shopping cart cushion (10) easily envelopes all surrounding areas of the shopping cart seat giving complete coverage over the handle, seat, sides, top edges and back. The adjustable perimeter seam (25) allows easy adaptability to va... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5951503 | Cranial orthosis band A cranial orthosis band is shaped to extend across the top of the head with depending regions closely confining the temporal bone regions and the mastoid process regions of the cranium. The orthosis includes a rear region which encloses the occipital bone... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5943704 | Visor cap An airfoil-shaped attachment to a visor is described which makes unlikely the unintentional removal of the cap to which the visor is attached by wind. The visor attachment, in accordance with the invention, has a cross-section from its front edge to its r... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5891060 | Method for evaluating a human joint A method of evaluating a joint of a human subject is described. The method combines the steps of determining biomechanical parameters of the joint as well as obtaining clinical self-evaluation information from the subject. The biomechanical parameters and... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5878617 | Pneumatic decking crimper A power assisted crimping tool is disclosed particularly suited to crimping and dimpling of structural steel decking and roofing panels together. The invention comprises a frame supporting a pair of jaws which are opened and closed by means of a toggle li... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5866271 | Method for bonding thermal barrier coatings to superalloy substrates A method is provided for bonding a ceramic thermal barrier coating to a nickel or cobalt based superalloy substrate for use in high temperature applications such as gas turbine engines. The method comprises roughening the superalloy substrate itself to pr... | 02/02/1999 |
