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...that after Parker Brothers executives turned down the game of Monopoly because it had "52 fundamental errors" (including taking too long to play), a copy of the game wound up in the home of the company president who stayed up until 1 a.m. to finish playing it? He was so impressed by the game that the next day he wrote to inventor Charles Darrow and offered to buy it!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7700587 | Haloperidol analogs Haloperidol analogs that conforms to the structural formulae: wherein: R is H, or —(CH2)n—OH, n is an integer from 0 to 2, and ... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7161672 | Material identification employing a grating spectrometer Multi-ordered spectral data is obtained from various known substances and is stored in a spectral library. The identification of an unknown material is accomplished by correlating the sample's multi-ordered spectrum against all or a portion of the spectrum in the li... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7150125 | Insect attraction and capture device An apparatus particularly adapted for capturing target insect species comprising a bottom portion for attracting the target insects and directing them toward and into a top portion for the capture thereof. The bottom portion comprises a plurality of elements coopera... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7143653 | Enhanced triaxial tester with volume change device for measurement of flow properties of dry cohesive particulate systems under low confining pressures Disclosed is a triaxial system for testing particulate matter under substantially dry triaxial load conditions comprising: a housing means fillable with confining fluid for providing confining pressure on a sample of dry particulate matter to be tested, the housing ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7094808 | Analogs of biologically active, naturally occurring polyamines, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment Polyamines having the formula: or a salt thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid wherein: R1-R6 may be the same or different and are alkyl, aryl, aryl alkyl, cycloalkyl, optionally having ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7024237 | Mask system and method for stereotactic radiotherapy and image guided procedures Repeat fixation for medical procedures is accomplished using a non-invasive locator, specifically a face mask. The face mask has at least three fiducial markers on it. By detecting the position of the markers, the position of features within the patient can be deter... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7014749 | Electrolytic deposition of coatings for prosthetic metals and alloys An article coated with an electrolytically deposited bio-compatible composite layer useful as an internal prosthetic device is disclosed. The bio-compatible composite coating that is electrolytically deposited onto the article comprises hydroxyapatite and chitosan. ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6994878 | Method and apparatus for continuous flow reduction of microbial and/or enzymatic activity in a liquid beer product using carbon dioxide A continuous method for reducing one or more of microorganisms or enzymes in a liquid beer or wine product, the method comprising the steps of: a) forming a pressurized mixture by i) combining a pressur... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6987564 | Automatic correction for continuum background in laser induced breakdown and Raman spectroscopy The approximation of a spectral continuum by determining a plurality of minima in the spectral data; splitting the spectral data into a predetermined number of groups N; for each group of spectral data, determining major minima for the group, and calculating an aver... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6969192 | Portable X-ray cassette holder for operating rooms A portable device for taking an X-ray of a human or animal patient comprising: a base for positioning an X-ray cassette holder adjacent to a patient, the patient being positioned on an operating table, and an X-ray cassette holder;... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6960574 | Antagonists of RF-amide neuropeptides Disclosed are compounds having the formula: where R1=H, C1-C6 alkyl, cycloalkyl, R2... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6933832 | Automated receiving and delivery system and method A system and method uses an appliance for delivery at a home or business when no one is home or without the need to disturb persons at the delivery site. The appliance is a locked storage container connected to remote computers such that access for particular delive... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6921267 | Lung simulator for an integrated human patient simulator A simulated lung for use in real time simulated medical procedures comprising a positive pressure source of a gas, a vacuum pressure source, a fixed interior volume vessel having an inlet, an outlet, and a breath passage port, the inlet in communication with the pos... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6840244 | Condom with an erectogenic composition A condom has an erectogenic compound immobilised on the interior surface and substantially at the head end thereof. The compound may be applied as a component of a composition comprising the erectogenic compound dispersed or dissolved in a gel carrier comprising a l... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6841576 | Anti-hypertensive composition and methods of treatment Pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of hypertension comprising an effective anti-hypertensive amount of at least one compound in association with a pharmaceutically acceptable, substantially non-toxic carrier or excipient, the compound having one of the fo... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6841602 | Thermoset polymers with polyfluoroalkylsiloxane modified surfaces A mixture comprising a cross-linkable thermosetting resin precursor and a polyfluoroalkylsiloxane curable to form a composition comprising a cross-linked thermoset resin containing the polyfluoroalkylsiloxane in a gradient concentration through a cross-section there... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6818656 | Method and composition for treatment of irritable bowel disease A method and composition for treating irritable bowel syndrome in a subject in need of such treatment, utilizing an amount of a polyamine having the formula: 1) R—NH—(CH2)a—NH—(CH2)b | 11/16/2004 |
| 6797707 | Antagonists of RF-amide neuropeptides Disclosed are compounds having the formula: where R1=H, C1-C6 alkyl, cycloalkyl, R2=H, C1-C6 alkyl, cycloalkyl | 09/28/2004 |
| 6794438 | Thermoset polymers with dispersed fluorocarbon additives A mixture comprising a cross-linkable thermosetting resin and a fluorocarbon additive which is curable to form a thermoset resin composition having a gradient concentration of the fluorocarbon additive through a cross-section thereof. ... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6723365 | Method and apparatus for continuous flow reduction of microbial and/or enzymatic activity in a liquid product using carbon dioxide A continuous method using gaseous carbon dioxide or a pressurized flow of liquefied carbon dioxide is described to reduce microbial and/or enzymatic activity in a liquid product. The carbon dioxide is combined with a pressurized flow of the liquid product, or the mi... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6716175 | Autonomous boundary detection system for echocardiographic images The invention comprises a method and apparatus for generating a synthetic echocardiographic image. The method comprises first obtaining, for a plurality of pathologically similar reference hearts, a reference echocardiographic image of each reference heart at end-sy... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6706780 | Method of and composition for preventing tissue damage An improved method and composition for preventing damage to tissue and/or organs during surgery and during harvesting, implanting, manufacture and manipulation of bioprostheses therefrom. Tissue surfaces and surgical articles involved in the surgery and bioprosthese... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6708055 | Method for automated analysis of apical four-chamber images of the heart A method for quantitatively analyzing digital images of approximately elliptical body organs, and in particular, echocardiographic images is provided. In particular, methods are disclosed for obtaining short-axis apical four-chamber views of a heart, and particularl... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6664270 | Method and composition for treatment of irritable bowel disease A method and composition for treating irritable bowel syndrome in a subject in need of such treatment, utilizing an amount of a polyamine having the formula:... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6661872 | Intensity modulated radiation therapy planning system A method for planning an intensity modulated radiation therapy system comprising outlining a 3D target volume, providing relative radiation intensities of the 3D, a) selecting specific beam directions for the system to use and b) optimizing the system usi... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6613799 | Liposoluble platinum (II) complex and preparation thereof New derivatives of platinum (II) complex are herein provided, which are liposoluble and applicable as antimicrobial agents and anticancer agents specific to the affected parts of patients and selectively transferred to the parts if they are used in combin... | 09/02/2003 |
| 5686394 | Process for manufacturing a superconducting composite A continuous method for manufacturing an elongated superconducting campsite composed of a superconductor consisting of compound oxided and a metal sheath surrounding the superconductor, including the steps of kneading a material powder of superconducting ... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5643951 | Compositions comprising carbonate/bicarbonate buffered dichloroacetic acid and methods for treatment of metabolic and cardiovascular disorders Methods for the treatment of metabolic and/or cardiovascular disorders comprising administering to a human in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising dichloroacetic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or derivati... | 07/01/1997 |
| 5610160 | Topical 5-fluorouracil prodrug composition and method A pharmaceutical composition in unit dosage form adapted for topical administration to a human or non-human animal in need thereof comprising a pharmacologically effective amount of a prodrug of 5-fluorouracil having the formula: ##STR1## wherei... | 03/11/1997 |
| 4955866 | Hypodermic needle recapping device A recapping device is provided for use with medical devices including all hollow and solid medical needles of the type used for entry into the body and into closed intravenous and intraarterial systems for access, sampling, and injection of medications, a... | 09/11/1990 |
| 4943644 | Olefin and alkane oxidations, ruthenium carboxylate catalyst therefor and method of preparation thereof A method of oxidizing olefins or alkanes by contacting with oxygen and a catalyst composition of the formula: Ru3 O[OCO(CF2)y CF3 ]6 L Wherein: Ru are reuthenium atoms having a formal oxidation state of +2 or ... | 07/24/1990 |
| 4942620 | High temperature sensor for induced vibration dynamic touch sensor system A high temperature sensor for use with an induced vibration dynamic touch sensor system comprising a pad element adapted for sliding contact with an object so as to induce vibrations in the pad, a mechanical coupling means comprising a stiff, substantiall... | 07/17/1990 |
| 4942134 | Method and apparatus for scientific analysis under low temperature vacuum conditions A method and apparatus for scientific analysis of a sample under low temperature vacuum conditions uses a vacuum chamber with a conveyor belt disposed therein. One end of the conveyor belt is a cool end in thermal contact with the cold stage of a refriger... | 07/17/1990 |
| 4904391 | Method and apparatus for removal of cells from bone marrow An improved system for removing cells from bone marrow wherein the cells are bound by monoclonal antibodies conjugated to magnetic particles, the system comprising a chamber provided with inlets and outlets for flowing through the chamber a liquid sample ... | 02/27/1990 |
| 4900660 | Streptococcal fc rc Proteinaceous, antigenic factor derived from a group C Streptococcus which is receptor for the Fc region of IgG, a method for its preparation and immunoassay and antigen detection methods employing the receptor.... | 02/13/1990 |
| 4898713 | Process for sterilizing a tight enclosure and installation for performing this process For sterilizing a tight enclosure (10) equipped with a ventilation and filtration circuit (14), said enclosure is isolated and the internal relative humidity level is lowered by means of an assembly (50) incorporating a drying cartridge (54). The steriliz... | 02/06/1990 |
| 4896539 | Spray calibration device and method A device for determining a flow rate of liquid discharged from a plurality of discharges comprising a plurality of collectors for the discharged liquid connected by a manifold having a plurality of inlet lines attached to the discharges and a single outle... | 01/30/1990 |
| 4897641 | Space switch A space switch is disclosed which comprises an array (10) of cells (11, 13) which are interconnected with one another. The cells have a transmission gate (11) and a latch (13) for allowing a signal to pass from an input into the cell to an output from the... | 01/30/1990 |
| 4894219 | Beta-agonist carbostyril derivatives, assay method and pharmacological composition Beta-agonist carbostyril derivatives having the formula ##STR1## wherein X may be the ortho, meta or para position and is selected from the group consisting of halogen, amino and substituted and unsubstituted lower alkanoylamino having from 1 to 6 ca... | 01/16/1990 |
| 4892737 | Composition and method for enhancing permeability of topical drugs A composition and method for enhancing permeability of topical drugs wherein the agent which enhances the permeability of the drug is selected from the group consisting of (1) a choline ester having the formula: [CH3 (CH2)n --C... | 01/09/1990 |
