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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7767419 | Calibrator for NT-proBNP immunoassay The invention provides a method to efficiently express high levels of a recombinant untagged NT-proBNP for use as a calibrator in NT-proBNP immunoassays. ... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7734576 | Apparatus and method for relating graphical representations of data tables A computer readable storage medium includes executable instructions to receive a selection of two or more data source tables from one or more data sources, determine a data source table that defines keys, and receive mapping information that defines one or more colu... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7731686 | Devices, systems and methods for medicament delivery An apparatus includes a label configured to be coupled to a medicament delivery device. The label includes a first surface and a second surface. The first surface is configured to be coupled to an outer surface of the medicament delivery device. The second surface i... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7730309 | Method and system for key management in voice over internet protocol A method and system for a secure telephone protocol are disclosed, which can be implemented using current Voice over IP (VoIP) protocols, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP, as specified in the Request for Comment (RFC) 3261 from the Internet Engineering Task Force (I... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7730087 | Apparatus and method for matching a query to partitioned document path segments A method of answering a query includes deconstructing documents into path segments. Identical path segments from different documents are arranged contiguously to form a set of partitions, where each partition has identical path segments. The structure of a query is ... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7730023 | Apparatus and method for strategy map validation and visualization A computer-readable medium to direct a computer to function in a specified manner includes executable instructions to construct a strategy map characterizing a presumed causal link between a first business metric and a second business metric. A first pattern within ... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7725728 | Apparatus and method for dynamically auditing data migration to produce metadata A computer readable medium includes executable instructions to audit data migration. The executable instructions include instructions to define a data migration path from a source to a target. Audit points are specified within the data migration path. Audit statisti... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7724513 | Container-based data center A computing system and method of operating a computing system is provided. The computer system includes: a housing comprising a shipping container having a first interior lateral wall and a second interior lateral wall; a first row of equipment provided along the fi... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7723563 | Transgenic proteins from multi-gene systems, methods, compositions, uses and the like relating thereto A non-human transgenic mammalian animal, as described above, contains one or more exogenous double stranded DNA sequence(s) stably integrated into the genome of the animal, which comprises trans-acting regulatory units controlling expression of DNA sequences encodin... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7721333 | Method and system for detecting a keylogger on a computer A method and system for detecting a keylogger on a computer is described. One illustrative embodiment creates, in a memory of the computer, a hidden window; generates a unique, unpredictable data pattern; inputs, to the hidden window, the unique, unpredictable data ... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7720808 | Apparatus and method for generating reports from a shared list of parameters A computer readable medium comprises executable instructions to form a list of parameters for a report. The list of parameters is compared to existing lists of parameters. A selected list of parameters is designated. A report is generated with the selected list of p... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7720251 | Embedded appliance for multimedia capture A multimedia device includes input ports dedicated to receiving a real-time media signal and a processor system dedicated to capturing the real-time media signal. The processor system defines an embedded environment. The input ports and the processor system are inte... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7719159 | Apparatus and method for constructing electrodynamic machines A method, apparatus and system producing for electrodynamic machinery are disclosed. In one embodiment, an integrated stator-housing structure for constructing electrodynamic machines includes one or more field pole members. Each field pole member can have a first p... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7718442 | Sealed sample storage element system and method A system and method operative in accordance with the present disclosure facilitate storage and retrieval of individual or discrete samples of biological, non-biological, and chemical material stored on dry media. Sample material may be disposed upon or within a poro... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7716506 | Apparatus, method, and system for dynamically selecting power down level A system has a plurality of different clients. Each client generates a report signal indicative of a current latency tolerance associated with a performance state. A controller dynamically determines a power down level having a minimum power consumption capable of s... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7716257 | Universal drill-down system for coordinated presentation of items in different databases A computer readable storage medium includes executable instructions to receive context information specifying dimensional criteria defining a first value in a first data source. A context transfer to a second value in a second data source is generated based upon the... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7716233 | System and method for processing queries for combined hierarchical dimensions An abstract query is received for querying data sources for a combined hierarchical dimension having at least one hierarchy. The abstract query is mapped into data source specific queries by generating context expressions according to the at least one hierarchy. The... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7714877 | Apparatus, system, and method for determining clipping distances An apparatus, system, and method for determining clipping distances are described. In one embodiment, a graphics processing apparatus includes a clipping unit and an instruction memory connected to the clipping unit. The instruction memory includes a clipping progra... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7713959 | Compositions of an anticonvulsant and mirtazapine to prevent weight gain Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising mirtazapine and an anticonvulsant drug. Also disclosed are methods of preventing weight gain associated with the administration of mirtazapine comprising identifying a patient to whom mirtazapine is to be administ... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7713696 | Genetic markers for prognosis of antifolate treatment efficacy Methods and kits for predicting the efficacy of antifolate (e.g., methotrexate) treatment of rheumatoid arthritis by detecting polymorphisms, particularly single nucleotide polymorphisms, in adenosine pathway genes. ... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7711990 | Apparatus and method for debugging a graphics processing unit in response to a debug instruction A system includes a graphics processing unit with a processor responsive to a debug instruction that initiates the storage of execution state information. A memory stores the execution state information. A central processing unit executes a debugging program to anal... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7709227 | Multimeric ELP fusion constructs ELP fusion proteins, multimeric ELP spider complexes formed of ELP fusion proteins, and methods of using the same. The construct may be in the form of an ELP spider structure complex including multi-leg moieties comprising ELP fusion proteins capable of forming cova... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7707489 | Apparatus and method for visualizing overlapping range-bands A computer implemented method includes forming column range-bands, generating row range-bands, and establishing global range-bands in conjunction with the column range-bands and the row range-bands. ... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7705845 | Clipping graphics primitives with deferred derivation of vertex attributes Apparatus, system, and method for clipping graphics primitives are described. In one embodiment, a graphics processing apparatus includes a clipping engine and an output unit connected to the clipping engine. The clipping engine is configured to clip an input graphi... | 04/27/2010 |
| RE41294 | Password protected modular computer method and device A method and device for securing a removable Attached Computer Module (“ACM”) 10. ACM 10 inserts into a Computer Module Bay (“CMB”) 40 within a peripheral console to form a functional computer such as a desktop computer or portable compu... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7702469 | Systems and methods for predicting an individual's risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis Methods for predicting the likelihood of development of rheumatoid arthritis for individuals that present with recent-onset undifferentiated arthritis. The methods are based on the determination of a set of clinical parameter values and determining a predicted risk ... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7702132 | Systems and methods for determining if objects are in a queue Systems and methods that determine a position value of a first object and a position value of a second object, and compare the position value of the first object with the position value of the second object to determine if the second object is in a queue with the fi... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7702055 | Apparatus and method for tracing processor state from multiple clock domains A method of tracing processor data includes receiving a first trace stream from a first processor operating in response to a first clock and a second trace stream from a second processor operating in response to a second clock. The first trace stream is routed to a ... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7701459 | Primitive oriented assembly for parallel vertex/geometry processing A graphics system has parallel processing units that do not share vertex information. The graphics system constructs independent batches of work for the parallel processing units in which each batch of work has a list of vertices for a set of primitives. ... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7700761 | 3-deoxypentopyranosyl nucleic acid, its production and its use Provided are processes for preparing a 3′-deoxypentopyranosyl oligomers with linkers for linking biomolecules. The processes can the steps of: bonding a 4′-protected-3′-deoxypentopyranosyl nucleoside to a solid support by coupling the 2′-OH group with a CPG ... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7700411 | Semiconductor device package and manufacturing method A semiconductor device package includes a semiconductor device mounted and electrically coupled to a substrate, a package body encapsulating the semiconductor device against a portion of an upper surface of the substrate; and an electromagnetic interference shieldin... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7700104 | Attenuated SP12 mutants as antigen carriers The present invention relates to vaccines, in particular, to an attenuated gram-negative cell comprising the SPI2 gene locus, wherein at least one gene of the SPI2 locus is inactivated, wherein said inactivation results in an attenuation/reduction of virulence compa... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7700095 | Detection, isolation and uses of renalase (monoamine oxidase c) The present invention provides for the identification, isolation and uses of mammalian Monoamine Oxidase C (MAO-C), also known as renalase. ... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7698257 | Apparatus and method for recursively rationalizing data source queries A computer readable medium stores executable instructions to receive a Multidimensional Expressions (MDX) query. The MDX query is recursively rationalized to form a rationalized query. The rationalized query is applied to a multidimensional data source to produce qu... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7698023 | Apparatus and method for thermal stabilization of PCB-mounted electronic components within an enclosed housing An apparatus comprises a matrix of thermoelectric devices for applying thermal gradients across an electronic component mounted in a PCB substrate within an enclosed housing. A matrix of thermosensitive devices are placed around the perimeter of the electronic compo... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7697920 | System and method for providing authentication and authorization utilizing a personal wireless communication device An authorization and authentication system utilizing a mobile communication device. The authentication and authorization system enables a trusted server, in conjunction with a user controlled mobile communication device (which has been registered with the trusted si... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7697419 | Apparatus and method for managing a set of switches in a computer network An apparatus to manage a set of switches in a computer network is described. In particular, a computer-readable medium to direct a computer network to function in a specified manner is provided. The computer-readable medium comprises instructions to configure a firs... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7695956 | Device for cell separation and analysis and method of using A microflow device for separating or isolating cells from a bodily fluid or other liquid sample uses a flow path where straight-line flow is interrupted by a pattern of transverse posts which are arranged across the width of a collection region in an irregular or se... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7695947 | Modified xylanases exhibiting increased thermophilicity and alkalophilicity The present invention pertains to modified xylanase enzymes that exhibit increased thermostability and alkalophilicity, when compared with their native counterparts. Several modified xylanases exhibiting these properties are disclosed including xylanases with at lea... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7695908 | Methods for predicting methotrexate polyglutamate levels using pharmacogenetics The present invention provides methods for determining a level of methotrexate polyglutamates (MTXPGs) in an individual undergoing methotrexate (MTX) therapy and for optimizing dose efficacy of MTX therapy in an individual by genotyping the individual at a polymorph... | 04/13/2010 |
