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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8168379 | Application of surface plasmon resonance technology for detecting and genotyping HPV The present invention discloses using SPR technology to simultaneously and qualitatively detect different HPV genotypes. It also discloses an efficient formula to make a mixed SAM that can greatly enhance the immobilization ability of the metal surface in SPR based ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8158440 | Method for quantitative measurement of thyroid related antibodies or antigens in a serum sample This invention discloses using SPR technology to simultaneously and quantitatively measure the concentrations of thyroid hormones and related antibodies in a serum sample, which can be used to evaluate thyroid functions and to diagnose thyroid diseases. It also disc... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8158343 | Method to detect virus related immunological markers for the diagnosis of respiratory tract infections This invention discloses using SPR technology to simultaneously and qualitatively detect the presence of respiratory tract viruses-related immunological markers in a serum sample, which can be used for the diagnosis of respiratory tract infections. It also discloses... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8158342 | Method for the identification of human immunodeficiency virus related antibodies in blood This invention discloses using SPR technology to simultaneously and qualitatively measure the presence of HIV related antibodies in a serum sample for the diagnosis of HIV infection. It also discloses an efficient formula to make a mixed SAM that can greatly enhance... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8153445 | Method for screening of infectious agents in blood This invention discloses using SPR technology to simultaneously and qualitatively detect the presence of infectious agent related antibodies and/or antigens in a serum sample, which can be used to screen for infectious agents in blood. It also discloses an efficient... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8153155 | Arginine-conjugated bioreducible poly(disulfide amine) polymers for gene delivery system An arginine-grafted bioreducible poly(disulfide amine) (“ABP”) as a reagent for efficient and nontoxic gene delivery is described. ABP forms positively charged nano-particles of less than 200 nm with siRNA. ABP is biodegraded under reducing conditions, such as i... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8153154 | Arginine-conjugated bioreducible poly(disulfide amine) polymers for gene delivery systems An arginine-grafted bioreducible poly(disulfide amine) (“ABP”) as a reagent for efficient and nontoxic gene delivery is described. ABP forms positively charged nano-particles of less than 200 nm with plasmid DNA. ABP is biodegraded under reducing conditions, suc... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8119350 | Method of surface plasmon resonance (SPR) to detect genomic aberrations in patients with multiple myeloma The present invention discloses using SPR technology to detect MM related genomic imbalances in bone marrow samples. An efficient formula to make a mixed SAM that can greatly enhance the immobilization ability of the metal surface in SPR based techniques, which is g... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8114682 | Method for the quantitative evaluation of sex hormones in a serum sample This invention discloses using SPR technology to simultaneously and quantitatively measure the concentrations of different sex hormones in a serum sample, which can be used to evaluate different clinical situations. It also discloses an efficient formula to make a m... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8110409 | Method to measure serum biomarkers for the diagnosis of liver fibrosis This invention discloses using SPR technology to simultaneously and quantitatively measure the concentrations of different liver fibrosis-associated serum biomarkers in a serum sample, which can be used for the diagnosis of liver fibrosis. It also discloses an effic... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8110408 | Method for quantitative detection of diabetes related immunological markers This invention discloses using SPR technology to simultaneously and quantitatively measure the concentrations of diabetes related immunological makers in a serum sample, which can be used to diagnose and/or early diagnose diabetes as well as to predict the onset ris... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8088753 | Heparin conjugates and methods Heparin conjugates and methods of making and use thereof are disclosed. An illustrative heparin conjugate includes a composition wherein a bile acid is bonded to heparin through the 3-carbon of the bile acid. A spacer may be interposed between the bile acid and the ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8077378 | Calibration system and method for light modulation device A calibration method for a grating light modulator includes calibrating light reflective ribbons on the modulator on a pixel-by-pixel basis. The method further includes performing a dark-state calibration and a bright-state calibration for each pixel. Once completed... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8065760 | Foldable cot This invention presents a foldable cot. The foldable cot includes a foldable frame and a flexible sheet having a generally rectangular shape. The peripheral portions of the flexible sheet are secured to the foldable frame. The foldable frame has two-pairs of hingedl... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8058256 | Polymeric carrier for delivery of small interfering RNA A carrier for delivering small interfering RNA (siRNA) into cells includes a cholesterol residue covalently bonded to oligoarginine. Mixing the siRNA with the carrier produces a complex-containing composition. Contacting a cell with the complex-containing compositio... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8015745 | Trapped air strike indicator and fly A fishing device for indicating a lure strike from fishes is disclosed. The device may be a strike indicator that may include a hollow body filled with trapped air, where the strike indicator includes a tab having an opening formed therein and a grommet made from a ... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7998941 | Hypoxia inducible VEGF plasmid for ischemic disease Plasmids useful for treating ischemic disease, such as ischemic heart disease, are described. The plasmids express vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) under the control of a promoter (RTP801) that is up-regulated under hypoxic conditions. Pharmaceutical compos... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7985743 | Topical pain reliever and method of making the same A topical pain reliever and method of making the same is disclosed. The topical pain reliever may comprise effective amounts of water, glycerine, analgesic agent such as salicylic acid or a derivative thereof, and alcohol. The method of making the topical pain relie... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7983963 | System, program product, and method of electronic communication network guided navigation Systems, program product, and methods of electronic communication network guided navigation which allow users to obtain more relevant product search results much more quickly, are provided. An example of a system can allow a user to enter or start a product search r... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7979340 | System, program product, and methods for online image handling Electronic commerce over a computer network is facilitated by a computer system that forms a community of computers that enable the users to buy and sell items in an online marketplace. To list the item on an online marketplace website, for example, the selling user... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7951846 | pH-sensitive polymeric micelles for drug delivery Mixed micelles containing poly(L-histidine)-poly(ethylene glycol) block copolymer and poly(L-lactic acid)-poly(ethylene glycol) block copolymer are a pH-sensitive drug carrier that release the drug in an acidic microenvironment, but not in the blood. Since the micro... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7934742 | Apparatus for raising a spring arm on a trailer hitch An apparatus for raising a spring arm of a trailer hitch. The apparatus may include a lift, such as a jack, for attaching to a tongue of a trailer. A link member may be pivotally attached to the lift. The link member may also be pivotally attached to a bracket which... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7931656 | Acetabular shell impactor A method and apparatus for implanting acetabular components into an acetabulum utilizing a minimally invasive incision. The method and apparatus utilize a subatmospheric pressure formed in a hollow passage of an elongate body to secure an acetabular shell to a shell... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7906137 | Delivery agents for enhancing mucosal absorption of therapeutic agents A delivery agent for delivering a biologically active agent to a warm-blooded animal includes a hydrophobic moiety covalently bonded to a hydrophilic moiety. The hydrophobic moiety can include bile acids, sterols, or hydrophobic small molecules. The hydrophilic moie... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7901078 | Ocular scanning device with programmable patterns for scanning A device that projects light rays and beams onto the eye in a predetermined pattern or arrangement of patterns, wherein the light rays or beams scatter in the eye tissues and which images of scatter are captured by video scanning cameras. The images are transferred ... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7877934 | Lifting system and apparatus for constructing wind turbine towers The disclosed invention is utilized for mounting a wind turbine and blade assembly on the upper end of a wind turbine tower. The invention generally includes a frame or truss that is pivotally secured to the top bay assembly of the tower. A transverse beam is connec... | 02/01/2011 |
| D631643 | Winter hat | 02/01/2011 |
| D631642 | Winter hat with short brim | 02/01/2011 |
| D631641 | Winter hat with ear flaps | 02/01/2011 |
| 7863470 | Linear polyethylenimine-sterol conjugates for gene delivery Linear polyethylenimine was modified with sterols, such as cholesterol, in three different geometries: linear shaped (L), T-shaped (T), and a combined linear- and T-shaped (LT), to result in linear polyethylenimine-sterol conjugates. These conjugates were mixed with... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7851545 | Paint composition There is described a water-based paint composition comprising least one pigment; at least one alkali soluble polymer in an amount effective to increase the open time of the composition; at least one substituted amine in an amount effective to adjust the pH to about ... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7838004 | Method of making a partially hydrolyzed fucoidan composition Methods of making partially hydrolyzed fucoidan. Fucoidan from brown seaweeds is partially hydrolyzed and then mixed with other ingredients for use as a dietary supplement in beverage, capsule, or tablet form. The fucoidan is partially hydrolyzed with acid and heat.... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7780578 | Mid-deck hinged foldable treadmill deck An exercise apparatus that is stowable in a containment space formed by an article of furniture. The exercise apparatus may be deployed from a storage position within the containment space to a ready-to-use position. An electronic console for the exercise apparatus ... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7776365 | Article with skin protecting and moisturizing compound An article with skin-protecting and moisturizing compound, comprising a tissue substrate, a base and partially hydrolyzed fucoidan. The partially hydrolyzed fucoidan may be sulfonated. The partially hydrolyzed fucoidan may be derived from Tongan limu moui seaweed, J... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7758216 | Decorative lamp illuminations structure An apparatus and method is disclosed for enhancing the aesthetic appearance of lamps. A support structure may be provided for attaching to the lamp. The support structure may be attached in a manner such that the support structure may be hidden from view by the lamp... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7749545 | Fucoidan compositions and methods for dietary and nutritional supplements Compositions and methods relating to partially hydrolyzed fucoidan for use in dietary supplements are described. Fucoidan from brown seaweeds is partially hydrolyzed and then mixed with other ingredients for use as a dietary supplement in beverage, capsule, or table... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7740880 | Polymeric carrier for delivery of small interfering RNA A carrier for delivering small interfering RNA (siRNA) into cells includes a cholesterol residue covalently bonded to oligoarginine. Mixing the siRNA with the carrier produces a complex-containing composition. Contacting a cell with the complex-containing compositio... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7740877 | Aliphatically modified biodegradable block copolymers as thermogelling polymers A thermogelling, aliphatically modified polymer for use in drug delivery is described. Illustrative embodiments include poly(lactic-co-ε-caprolactone)-poly(ethylene glycol)-poly(lactic-co-ε-caprolactone) hexanoate and poly(lactic-co-ε-caprolactone)-poly(ethylene ... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7722902 | Solid dosage form for providing a dietary supplement Compositions and methods relating to partially hydrolyzed fucoidan for use in dietary supplements are described. Fucoidan from brown seaweeds is partially hydrolyzed and then mixed with other ingredients for use as a dietary supplement in beverage, capsule, or table... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7722645 | Pedicle screw spinal fixation device A spinal fixation device and method including at least one longitudinal rod mounted substantially parallel to the axis of the spine and having a plurality of stem clamps adjustably mounted to the longitudinal rod. Each stem clamp has a stem extending outwardly there... | 05/25/2010 |
