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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8179294 | Apparatus and method for the calibration of delta-sigma modulators The application relates to a calibration apparatus and calibration method for a tuneable resonator of a delta-sigma modulator of the continuous time, band pass type. The calibration apparatus comprises: a resonator driver capable of causing an oscillating behavior i... | 05/15/2012 |
| PP22715 | plant named ‘Tonda Pacifica’ A new and distinct cultivar of Corylus plant named ‘Tonda Pacifica’ is provided. ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8168222 | Amphiphilic polymer-protein conjugates and methods of use thereof Compositions and methods for transporting biologically active proteins and polypeptides, particularly across the blood-brain barrier, are provided. ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8163691 | Compositions and methods for identifying agents which modulate PTEN function and PI-3 kinase pathways Methods are provided for the identification, biochemical characterization and therapeutic use of agents which impact PTEN, p53, PI-kinase and AKT mediated cellular signaling. ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8157254 | Method and apparatus for processing mail to obtain image data of contents A method and apparatus for processing mail is provided. Mail is placed into an input bin having a conveyor that conveys the mail towards a feeder. The feeder serially feeds the envelopes by engaging the lead envelope in the stack of mail and displacing the lead enve... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8140007 | Radio system and method for relaying radio signals with a power calibration of transmit radio signals The present invention provides a radio system and a method for relaying radio signals, providing a power calibration of transmit radio signals. With the radio system and the method no dedicated calibration signal generator is required for providing the power calibra... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8137932 | Method for the stabilization of chimeric immunoglobulins or immunoglobulin fragments, and stabilized anti-EGP-2 scFv fragment The present invention relates to a method for stabilizing chimeric immunoglobulins or immunoglobulin fragments. Furthermore, the invention also provides a stabilized anti-EGP-2 scFv fragment. ... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8137699 | Process and apparatuses for preparing nanoparticle compositions with amphiphilic copolymers and their use This invention discloses a process for making nanopanticles of amphiphilic copolymers by flash precipitation. Nanoparticles may be of amphiphilic copolymer alone or may contain an additive target molecule, preferably an organic active. The inclusion of additive targ... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8128973 | Medicated skin care preparation for promoting wound healing Herbal skin care compositions for the promotion of wound healing is provided. ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8123798 | Biofilm formation inhibitor and treatment device thereof A treatment device such as a biliary stent, capable of effectively and continuously inhibiting biofilm formation, and a biofilm formation inhibitor suitable for coating on the treatment device by killing all bacteria including E. coli and by suppressing the g... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8119369 | Human SUMO-3 for enhancing protein expression The inventive subject matter relates to novel compositions, methods, and kits for enhancing the expression, solubility, and isolation of heterologous proteins. Further, the inventive subject matter relates to methods for generating proteins with novel N-terminal ami... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8114631 | Nucleic acids encoding spider glue proteins and methods of use thereof Nucleic acids encoding spider glue proteins and methods of use thereof are disclosed. ... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8110350 | Human and methods of diagnosis and treatment Human parvovirus, genus Bocavirus, associated with respiratory tract infections in children. Nucleic acid and polypeptide sequences of the virus. Methods and products for diagnosing presence of bocavirus in a sample using nucleic acid probes or primers, or specific ... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8110348 | Methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia Compositions and methods relating to the diagnosis and treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders, and bipolar disorders are disclosed. Also provided are methods for screening therapeutic agents having efficacy for the ... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8108111 | Hydrostatic regenerative drive system A variable transmission comprises a first fluid working machine (1) for connection to a prime mover (2), a second fluid working machine (5) for connection to a mechanical load (6) and a fluid system linking the first and second working ma... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8104601 | Method and apparatus for delivering items to destination areas A method and apparatus are provided for sorting items to a plurality of sort destinations. The items are loaded onto one of a plurality of independently controlled delivery vehicles. The delivery vehicles follow a track that guides the delivery vehicles to the sort ... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8102084 | Bus bar power distribution for an antenna embedded radio system A power distribution for an array of active electronic circuits in an antenna of a mobile communications base-station is disclosed. The power distribution comprises a first conductor connectable to a first terminal of a power supply unit, and a second conductor conn... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8083274 | Electro-magnetic release mechanism An electro-magnetic mechanism comprises a spring-operated rod (1) having a recess (1a) and a latching member (2) engageable in the recess to block motion of the rod. A release member (4) retains the latching member engaged in the r... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8071293 | PRRG4-associated compositions and methods of use thereof in methods of tumor diagnosis Compositions and methods for detecting PRRG4- and PRRG2 associated molecules are provided as are methods of use thereof for the detection and treatment of cancer. ... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8067158 | Methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia Compositions and methods relating to the diagnosis and treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders, and bipolar disorders are disclosed. Also provided are methods for screening therapeutic agents having efficacy for the ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8063022 | Methods for preventing formation of inhibitory antibodies in the setting of gene therapy The invention provides a method of preventing the formation of inhibitory antibodies in a mammal undergoing gene therapy. The method comprises administering to the mammal an immunosuppressive agent in conjunction with the gene therapy. ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8058416 | Nucleic acid molecules encoding indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase-2 The nucleotide and amino acid sequences of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase-2 (IDO2) and methods of use thereof are provided. ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8057274 | Doll and flotation device-combination for demonstrating water safety A combination of doll and flotation device for demonstrating water safety employs a doll of human-like form sufficiently heavy to sink in water. A removable flotation device which fits the doll, such as a life jacket is designed to be placed on the doll and secured ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8040595 | Light microscope with novel digital method to achieve super-resolution Methods and apparatus for reconstructing a wave, including interpolation and extrapolation of the phase and amplitude distributions, with application to imaging apparatus, such as microscopes. ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8036606 | Method and apparatus for interference cancellation An interference canceller between a transmit chain and a receive chain of a transceiver is proposed to complement the action of a diplexer, or duplex filter, that is part of the transceiver. The interference canceller comprises a transmit chain tap, a receive chain ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8034780 | Isolation, purification, and structure elucidation of the antiproliferative compound coibamide A Novel antiproliferative compounds, compositions comprising the same, and methods of use thereof are disclosed. ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8033390 | Wear resistant, heat resistant conveyor chain A wear resistant, heat resistant conveyor chain comprising a series of links, each having a heat resistant roller rotatably fitted onto a bush between inner plates. The links are interconnected in the longitudinal direction of the chain by outer plates, and connecti... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8029342 | Method and apparatus for euthanizing animals A system for safely and humanely anesthetizing and/or euthanizing animals is provided. The system provides both manual and automated operation and may be scaled up to accommodate a large number of animals during a single procedure. The system includes a chamber 2... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8009095 | Antenna array and a method for calibration thereof An antenna array (10) for the transmission of signals (20) is disclosed. The antenna array (10) comprises: a plurality of transmission paths (30-1, 30-2, 30-K) for transmitting a plurality of wanted signals (25) and a... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7992853 | Method and apparatus for processing mail to obtain image data of contents A method and apparatus for processing documents is provided. Documents having a selected characteristic are placed into a first area, whereas documents not having the selected characteristic are placed into a second area. A sensor in the first area detects the prese... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7968685 | Antibodies against Tenascin-C Specific binding members against extracellular matrix protein tenascin-C, especially scFv antibody molecules against domain A1, domain C and domain D of tenascin-C. Anti-tenascin-C specific binding members conjugated with labels, cytotoxic molecules or cytokines. Us... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7960364 | Methods for modulating the efficacy of nucleic acid based therapies Covalently reactive antigen analogs are disclosed herein. The antigens of the invention may be used to stimulate production of catalytic antibodies specific for predetermined antigens associated with particular medical disorders. The antigen analogs may also be used... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7951501 | Fuel cell system and method for controlling current A fuel cell is provided, which includes a first plenum around an anode for receiving fuel, and a second plenum around a cathode for receiving oxygen. A fluid controller controls the supply of fuel to the first plenum or oxygen to the second plenum. A sensor detects ... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7950213 | Reinforced belt having reduced electrical resistivity and method for producing same A link belt for use as a conveyor belt or power transmission belt is provided. The belt is formed of a plurality of links forming a series in successive overlapping relation. The upper surface of each belt link includes an electrically conductive layer. Additionally... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7521230 | Nucleic acid encoding a Brain Derived Tau Kinase polypeptide and methods of use thereof The present invention provides materials and methods for treating Alzheimer's disease and other tau related neurodegenerative disorders. A tau kinase, Brain Derived Tau Kinase (BDTK) is provided. BDTK can cause hyperphosphorylation of tau protein, which leads to for... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7517644 | Method and compositions for cellular reprogramming The present invention provides methods and compositions useful in treating certain diseases herein termed “Aberrant Programming Diseases,” including cancer and AIDS. According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a method for treating an individual ... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7504555 | Translation control elements for high-level protein expression in the plastids of higher plants and methods of use thereof DNA constructs containing translational control elements are provided. These 5′ regulatory segments facilitate high level expression of transgenes introduced into the plastids of higher plants. ... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7491868 | Mannose binding lectin knock-out mice and methods of use thereof A transgenic non-human animal with alterations in the MBL gene is prepared by introduction of a gene encoding an altered MBL protein into a host non-human animal. Methods for using transgenic mice so generated to screen for agents that effect MBL's cellular modulati... | 02/17/2009 |
