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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7415571 | Disk drive and method for using a mailbox file associated with a disk storage medium for performing a function characterized by contents of the mailbox file A disk drive and method are disclosed for using a mailbox file associated with a disk storage medium for performing a function characterized by contents of the mailbox file. In accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present invention, a disk drive comprises a ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7192719 | Antibodies specific for papillary fibroblasts as markers for skin quality Whether or not a sample of skin or of a skin equivalent contains such amount of a papillary fibroblast population as to be considered a normal skin is determined by labelling said skin or skin equivalent with at least one antibody specific for papillary fibroblasts ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7105696 | Method for making nitrile compounds from ethylenically unsaturated compounds The invention concerns a method for hydrocyanation of ethylenically unsaturated organic compounds comprising at least a nitrile function. The invention provides a method for hydrocyanation of an ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon compound by reacting in liquid me... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7098358 | Hydrocyanation method for ethylenically unsaturated organic compounds The invention concerns a method for hydrocyanation of ethylenically unsaturated organic compounds into compounds comprising at least a nitrile function. More particularly, it concerns a method for hydrocyanation of organic compounds comprising at least a ethylenical... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7091341 | Catalyst and a method for the trimerization of isocyanates A method is described of preparing (poly)isocyanurate polyisocyanates by catalytic cyclotrimerization of isocyanates. A catalytic system is used which includes a cyclotrimerization catalyst based on a quatemary ammonium salt and imidazole as a cocatalyst. ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7084293 | Process of synthesis of compounds having nitrile functions from ethylenically unsaturated compounds The present invention relates to a process of hydrocyanation of ethylenically unsaturated organic compounds to compounds having at least one nitrile function, particularly the hydrocyanation of diolefins such as butadiene, or of substituted olefins such as alkene ni... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7078402 | Aminothiol ester compounds, pharmaceutical and cosmetics compositions containing same and uses thereof The invention relates to novel aminothiol ester compounds having the general formula (I): and to a method for preparing them and to their use in pharmaceutical compositions intended for use in human or veterinary... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7078198 | Heteropolysaccharide produced by sp The present invention relates to a heteropolysaccharide (HP) characterized in that it can be obtained by fermentation of a medium comprising at least one strain of Pseudomonas sp I-2054 (or DSM 12295), one of the recombinants thereof or the mutants thereof and a sou... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7074269 | Hydraulic binder with enhanced aging properties Hydraulic binders, such as cements, mortars with enhanced aging properties, are described. More particularly, hydraulic binders based on mineral silicates are described having greater aging strength, a method for making said binders and their uses and articles obtai... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7074851 | Method for making stabilised polyamide compositions The invention relates to a process for preparing stabilized compositions based on polyamide. The stabilizer is a phosphorus stabilizer selected from phosphorous acid and hypophosphorous acid. It is introduced before or during the polymerization of the polyamide. The... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7071156 | Composition based on nanoparticles or a nanolatex of polymers for fabric care Composition for fabric care, in particular for cotton-based fabrics, comprising nanoparticles or a nanolatex of a polymer which is insoluble under the direct and/or indirect working conditions of the said composition in an aqueous or wet medium. The composition may ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7067310 | Method for the preparation of a viral vector by inter-molecular homologous recombination The present invention encompasses methods of preparing a recombinant viral vector, within a procaryotic cell, by intermolecular homologous recombination, methods of preparing an infectious viral particle containing the recombinant viral vector and pharmaceutical com... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7049300 | C-glycoside compounds for stimulating the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans C-glycoside compounds are suited for stimulating the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans containing a D-glucosamine and/or N-acetyl-D-glucosamine residue, advantageously hyaluronic acid, and/or proteoglycans, advantageously proteoglycans containing hyaluronic acid, by f... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7049117 | Mutant possessing uracil phosphoribosyl transferase activity The invention concerns a polypeptide having a uracil phosphoribosyl transferase (UPRTase) by mutation of one or several residues of the UPRTase. The invention also concerns a nucleotide sequence coding for the UPRTase mutant, a vector for expressing the latter, a vi... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7045364 | Electrochemical immunoassays using colloidal metal markers The invention concerns a method for detecting or quantifying a biological substance coupled with a colloidal metal particle by electrochemical detection, characterised in that it comprises a step which consists in dissolving by chemical treatment of said colloidal m... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7045120 | Photoprotective/cosmetic compositions comprising sulfonic/hydrophobic amphiphilic polymers Photoprotective cosmetic/dermatological compositions well suited for the UV-photoprotection of human skin and/or hair, comprise (a) particulates of at least one insoluble mineral and/or organic UV-screening agent having a particle size ranging from 5 nm to 5 μm and... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7045656 | Selective separation of iron by treatment with an ion-exchanging resin comprising diphosphonic acid groups A process is described for recycling catalysts in the reaction for the oxidation of alcohols and/or ketones to carboxylic acids and more particularly the oxidation of cyclic alcohols and/or cyclic ketones to dicarboxylic acids, such as the oxidation of cyclohexanol ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7041848 | Method for oxidizing hydrocarbons into acids The present invention relates to a process for oxidizing hydrocarbons, in particular branched or unbranched saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons, cycloaliphatic or alkylaromatic hydrocarbons to acidic or polyacidic compounds. The invention relates more particular... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7038001 | Method for preparing silicone oils by hydrosilylation with polyorganohydrogenosiloxanes and units containing at least one hydrocarbon ring including an oxygen atom, in the presence of a heterogeneous catalytic composition The subject-matter of the invention is a process for the preparation of silicone oils which are weakly colored and low in turbidity by hydrosilylation of polyorganohydrosiloxanes with different or identical synthons comprising at least one hydrocarbon-comprising rin... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7032328 | Multi-layer honeycomb sole Methods and apparatus directed to a multi-layer honeycomb sole. A footwear item in accordance with the invention includes a sole that includes a top layer attached to a bottom layer such that their edges are fused together. The top layer includes a first honeycomb c... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7025843 | Articles comprising a polyolefin-based element joined to a polyamide-based element, and process for obtaining them The invention concerns manufactured articles comprising at least two assembled thermoplastic elements, a first element based on polyolefin and a second element based on polyamide. The elements are assembled by being welded together. ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7026394 | Thermoplastic polymeric compositions The invention concerns thermoplastic polymeric compositions, comprising polyamide, having a high plastic strain temperature and good paintability. Said compositions comprise a polyamide, a rubber copolymer and vinyl monomers, made compatible by a styrene polymer. | 04/11/2006 |
| 7026154 | Method of inactivating enveloped viruses in a viral preparation of non-enveloped viruses The present invention relates to a method of inactivating enveloped viruses in a viral preparation predominantly containing non-enveloped viruses by the action of a solvent at a temperature of between −5° C. and +50° C. and at a pH of between about 5 and 9. Its ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7022316 | Non-pilling UV-photoprotecting sunscreen compositions Topically applicable, non-pilling UV-photoprotecting cosmetic/dermatological sunscreen compositions, advantageously alcoholic sunscreen gels, well suited for UV-photoprotecting human skin and/or hair against the damaging and deleterious effects of ultraviolet irradi... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7019145 | Method for preparing metallic carbene-based catalysts for hydrosilylation of unsaturated compounds and resulting catalysts The invention concerns an improved method for preparing catalysts for hydrosilylation reactions of compounds with ethylene or acetylene unsaturation (for example olefins or acetylene derivatives), in particular but not exclusively those involving polyorganosiloxanes... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7012101 | Artificial tanning emulsions comprising sorghum extracts/organomodified silicones Topically applicable, cosmetic/dermatological artificial tanning emulsions devoid of certain flavylium salts include (a) at least one aqueous phase and (b) at least one fatty phase, (c) an effective artificial tanning amount of at least one sorghum extract, and (d) ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7011747 | Pool skimmer assembly A seal for a pool skimmer is provided. The seal is attached to the inner periphery of the faceplate, at the opening for fluid passage from the pool to the skimmer housing and filter assembly. In this manner, the surface of the seal is generally flush with the facepl... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7008935 | Amine, amide, sulphonamide and carbamate derivatives of benzalmalonic salts and photoprotective cosmetic compositions comprised thereof Stable, topically applicable cosmetic/dermatological sunscreen compositions, well suited for the UV-photoprotection of human skin/keratinous materials, contain a thus effective amount of at least one novel amine, amide, sulphonamide or carbamate substituted benzalma... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7008965 | Aqueous colloidal dispersion of a compound of cerium and at least one other element chosen from among the rare earths, transition metals, aluminum, gallium and zirconium preparation process and use The invention relates to an aqueous colloidal dispersion of a compound of cerium and at least one other element M chosen from among the rare earths other than cerium; titanium, vanadium, chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, aluminium, gallium and... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7008630 | Lipochroman-6 as NO-synthase inhibitor and uses The invention concerns relates to the use of an efficient amount of lipochroman-6, in a physiologically acceptable medium, in a composition or for preparing a composition, the lipochroman-6 or the composition being designed to inhibit NO-synthase. ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7005148 | Use of an extract of at least one vaccinium-type plant as an anti-glycation agent The invention relates to the use of at least one extract of at least one Vaccinium-type plant as the active agent in a composition or for producing a composition, in a physiologically suitable medium, said extract or said composition being intended to reduce ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6995233 | Process for manufacturing polyamides The invention relates to a continuous process for manufacturing polyamides. The polyamides are of the type obtained from diacids and diamines. The process comprises an operation of continuous mixing of a compound which is rich in amine end groups and a compound whic... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6992094 | Diarylselenide compounds and their use in human or veterinary medicine and in cosmetics The invention concerns novel diarylselenide compounds corresponding to the general formula (I) and the use thereof in pharmaceutical compositions in human or veterinary medicine (in the treatment of dermatological, rheumatic, cardiovascular and ophthalmologic pathol... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6992095 | Stilbene compounds comprising an adamantyl group, compositions and methods thereof The invention relates to novel stilbene compounds having the general formula (I): as well as to pharmaceutical compositions for use in human or veterinary medicine, including dermatological, rheumatic, respiratory, card... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6955803 | Photoprotective compositions comprising sulfonic/hydrophobic amphiphilic polymers Photoprotective cosmetic/dermatological compositions well suited for the UV-photoprotection of human skin and/or hair, comprise (a) at least one organic UV-screening agent and (b) an SPF-improving amount of at least one amphiphilic polymerizate of at least one ethyl... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6944101 | Recording pole for delivering coincident heat and magnetic field A magnetic recording device is provided according to the present invention for magnetic recording on a recording medium. The magnetic recording device includes a magnetic pole and a C-aperture structure disposed adjacent the magnetic pole. A focusing element receive... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6933411 | Aromatic diamine and polyimide thereof The aromatic diamine compound of the present invention is represented by the following formula (1), and from the aromatic diamine compound a polyimide having a repeating unit represented by the following formula (4), which has low-temperature adherability, can be ob... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6860312 | Roll-up shade with cord capture A roll-up shade with cord capture has a headrail, a bottomrail, a panel of window covering material between the headrail and the bottomrail and a plurality of looped cords extending from the headrail down one side of the panel of window covering material, around the... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6840382 | Integrally formed heavy media pulping column In a coal preparation plant which receives a raw coal feed and separates the raw coal feed into a clean coal feed and a refuse feed, an apparatus is provided for use therein. The apparatus mixes the sized raw coal feed particles with a slurry of media and water used... | 01/11/2005 |
| D497276 | Cellular shade | 10/19/2004 |
