Davis; Bonnie J. - US Patent Attorneys and Agents

Attorney: Davis; Bonnie J.

Number of patents: 82
Last date: May 01, 2012

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8167986	Airborne particulate sampler An airborne particulate sampling device is disclosed. The device includes a conduit whose interior allows the flow of air through the device. The conduit, or at least its surface, is a conductor. The device also includes an electrode with a sharp tip or edge on or n...	05/01/2012
8153773	Synthesis and use of anti-reverse phosphorothioate analogs of the messenger RNA cap New RNA cap analogs are disclosed containing one or more phosphorothioates groups. The analogs also contain modifications at the 2′-O position of 7-methylguanosine that prevent them from being incorporated in the reverse orientation during in vitro synthesis of mR...	04/10/2012
8147820	Attenuated vaccine against fish pathogen sp An attenuated bacteria has been made by an insertion mutation in the iglC gene of Francisella asiatica, by allelic exchange. The attenuated strain proved to be an effective vaccine by providing protection against an infection of F. asiatica in tilapia,...	04/03/2012
8071760	Boron-containing porphyrin compounds and their uses Boron-containing porphyrin compounds are disclosed that may be used for boron neutron capture therapy of tumors, radiotherapy of tumors, and photodynamic therapy of tumors. ...	12/06/2011
8066932	Process of fabricating nanofibers by reactive electrospinning Apparatus and methods for fabricating nanofibers by reactive electrospinning are described. An electrospinning process is coupled with an in-line reactor where chemical or photochemical reactions take place. This invention expands the application of the electrospinn...	11/29/2011
8035400	High-resolution, nondestructive imaging of dielectric materials The enhanced detection of defects and features in bulk dielectric materials is disclosed. Microwave radiation partly reflected at interfaces where the dielectric constant changes (e.g., where there are defects or structures). A sinusoidal or quasi-sinusoidal wave re...	10/11/2011
8012517	Inhibition of angiogenesis and destruction of angiogenic vessels with extracts of noni juice Noni juice and a protein-free, alcohol precipitate of Noni juice inhibited angiogenesis in in vitro human angiogenesis models. When growth medium contained Noni juice at least over the range from about 2.5% to about 33% (by volume), angiogenesis was blocked. Moreove...	09/06/2011
7960173	Cardiac conduction system cells and uses thereof Isolation and amplification of cardiac pacemaking/conduction system cells and development of a pacemaking/conduction system in vitro using the expression of surrogate expression markers. Use of markers to identify and select for clusters of pacemaking “nodes” th...	06/14/2011
7949387	Method for evaluating relative oxygen saturation in body tissues A new method was discovered to analyze continuous spectral curves to determine relative hemoglobin oxygen saturation, using spectral curves collected from a continuous range of wavelengths from about 530 nm to about 584 nm, including spectra from transmitted or refl...	05/24/2011
7943804	Lutein extraction from ozone-treated plant sources The use of ozonation has been discovered to increase the lutein extraction from aflatoxin-free corn and for some batches of alfalfa. In addition, the ozonation will substantially decrease any aflatoxin in the plant source. The structure of lutein as indicated by HPL...	05/17/2011
7943576	Methods of using enterostatin as inhibitor of angiogenesis It has been discovered that enterostatin inhibits angiogenesis in an in vitro adipose tissue angiogenesis model. In concentrations from about 10−6 to about 10−9 M, enterostatin effectively blocked the angiogenic response. Enterostatin will ...	05/17/2011
7942943	Biomass gasifier system with low energy and maintenance requirements A down-draft fixed bed gasifier is disclosed that produced clean producer or synthesis gas. The gasifier can be installed at a stationary location or can be scaled down to enable placing the gasifier on a trailer that can be moved to the site of biomass generation. ...	05/17/2011
7906498	Cholesterol as an antibiotic for Topical application of cholesterol has been found to be effective in preventing, treating or ameliorating the damage to the cornea caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. Topical administration of cholesterol caused a significant decrease in the inflammation of t...	03/15/2011
7888039	Assay for transmissible spongiform encephalopathies Provided is a novel method for detecting Transmissible Spongiform encephalopathies (TSE). The method comprises: selecting a body fluid sample from a subject to determine whether the subject has transmissible spongiform encephalopathy; and detecting antibodies that i...	02/15/2011
7879572	Regulation of F-ATPase beta subunit cellular location It has been discovered that the ability of analogues to affect binding of a labeled β-casomorphin (an enterostatin antagonist) to recombinant rat F1-ATPase β-subunit was closely correlated with their enterostatin-like biological activity. Using immunohi...	02/01/2011
7786360	Rice cultivar designated ‘CL131’ A novel rice cultivar, designated ‘CL131,’ is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of rice cultivar ‘CL131,’ to the plants of rice ‘CL131,’ and to methods for producing a rice plant produced by crossing the cultivar ‘CL131’ with itself or an...	08/31/2010
7777499	High-resolution, nondestructive imaging of dielectric materials The enhanced detection of defects in the bulk dielectric material (Specimen) having radiation partly reflected at interfaces where the dielectric constant changes (e.g., where there are defects or structures). A sinusoidal or quasisinusoidal wave (Microwave Source) ...	08/17/2010
7772212	Isomaltooligosaccharides to inhibit avian pathogenic intestinal bacteria Isomaltooligosaccharides (IMOs) produced by Leuconostoc mesenteroides ATCC 13146 fermentation with a sucrose:maltose ratio of 2:1 have been discovered to be effective prebiotics in mixed cultures of microbial populations, including cultures from chicken ceca....	08/10/2010
7754947	Herbicide resistant rice Rice plants are disclosed with multiple sources of resistance to herbicides that normally inhibit a plant's acetohydroxyacid synthase (AHAS) enzyme. Besides controlling red rice, many AHAS-inhibiting herbicides also effectively control other weeds that are common in...	07/13/2010
7709031	Angiogenic agents from plant extracts, gallic acid, and derivatives An extract of Chinese blackberry (Rubus suavissimus) has been found to inhibit angiogenesis, and two active fractions isolated. Gallic acid was shown to be one of the active anti-angiogenic compounds by an in vitro human angiogenesis model. Aqueous extracts f...	05/04/2010
7700327	Resistant starch with cooking properties similar to untreated starch A method has been discovered to produce a resistant starch product that retains the same cooking quality as found in untreated rice starch or flour, but has a higher percentage of starch resistant to α-amylase digestion. This method uses a debranching enzyme, e.g.,...	04/20/2010
7687248	Resistant starch with cooking properties similar to untreated starch A method has been discovered to produce a resistant starch product that retains the same cooking quality as found in untreated rice starch or flour, but has a higher percentage of starch resistant to α-amylase digestion. This method uses a debranching enzyme, e.g.,...	03/30/2010
7671242	Isolation of aflatoxin-free lutein from aflatoxin-contaminated plants and plant products An efficient method is disclosed for extracting lutein from corn, sweet potato, and other plant products, and for extracting aflatoxin-free lutein from aflatoxin-contaminated plant grains and other plant products safely without any toxic by-products. The lutein is e...	03/02/2010
7585387	Chemical oxidation for cellulose separation with a hypochlorite and peroxide mixture An oxidative solution (Ox-B, a solution of no less than 5:1 sodium hypochlorite: hydrogen peroxide) was found to remove both lignin and hemicellulose from sugarcane bagasse. After treatment the cellulosic residue readily separated from the lignin and hemicellulose b...	09/08/2009
7569547	Inhibiting furin with polybasic peptides Small, polybasic peptides are disclosed that are effective as furin inhibitors, e.g. hexa- to nona-peptides having L-Arg or L-Lys in most positions. Removing the peptide terminating groups can improve inhibition of furin. High inhibition was seen in a series of non-...	08/04/2009
7563306	High efficiency heating and drying using shielded radiant heater An apparatus and method of conditioning humidity and temperature in the process air stream of a desiccant dehumidifier used to dry moisture-laden spaces and structures by replacing moisture-laden air with dehumidified air to increase the rate of water evaporation wi...	07/21/2009
7549427	Nanolayer catalysts useful in promoting oxidation, and their manufacture and use A novel nanocatalyst is disclosed containing titanium oxide, iron oxide, and calcium oxide. The catalyst comprises a layer of iron oxide in the gamma form supported on a titanium oxide core. Addition of calcium cations helps to stabilize the iron oxide in the gamma ...	06/23/2009
7495153	Herbicide resistant rice Rice plants are disclosed with multiple sources of resistance to herbicides that normally inhibit a plant's acetohydroxyacid synthase (AHAS) enzyme. Besides controlling red rice, many AHAS-inhibiting herbicides also effectively control other weeds that are common in...	02/24/2009
PP19710	Sweetpotato plant named ‘Evangeline’ A new variety of sweetpotato identified as ‘Evangeline’ is disclosed having disease resistance to both southern root-knot nematode and soil rot, a deep orange flesh, a high sucrose content, and high yield characteristics. ...	02/10/2009
7470405	Microchannel reactor with active oscillatory forcing A microchannel reactor is disclosed that provides superior performance for three-phase (gas/liquid/solid-catalyst) reactions. The reactor may be used, for example, in industrial-scale catalysis, e.g., in large-scale chemical production, and also in catalyst screenin...	12/30/2008
7427662	Inhibition of angiogenesis and destruction of angiogenic vessels by apolipoprotein A-I and high density lipoprotein Apolipoprotein A-I-rich Lhigh-density Lipoprotein 2 (HDL2) and Apolipoprotein A-I (ApoA-I) was discovered to inhibit angiogenesis in an in vitro human angiogenesis model, the human placental vein angiogenesis model. Apolipoprotein A-I was able to destroy a pre-exist...	09/23/2008
7421159	Integral pre-aligned micro-optical systems An accurate and inexpensive integral micro-optical system for coupling and aligning optical fibers with other optical components, such as other optical fibers, diffusers, beam shapers, beam splitters, mirrors, or lenses is disclosed. The micro-optical coupler disclo...	09/02/2008
7399905	Resistance to acetohydroxyacid synthase-inhibiting herbicides in rice Nucleotide sequences are disclosed that may be used to impart herbicide resistance to green plants. The sources of novel herbicide resistance were originally isolated in mutant rice plants. The sequences impart pre-emergence resistance, post-emergence resistance, or...	07/15/2008
7381400	Injection of a radioactive dye for sentinel lymph node identification A one-step procedure for sentinel lymph node identification and biopsy using a single compound, a radiolabeled, low molecular weight dye (e.g., 125I-labeled methylene blue). This radiolabled dye is mixed with an unlabeled, similar molecular weight dye (e....	06/03/2008
PP18826	Sugar cane variety named ‘L99-233’ A new variety of sugarcane, identified as ‘L99-233’, is disclosed having superior sugarcane rust disease resistance, excellent ratooning ability, and high sugar/sucrose content and cane yield characteristics. ...	05/20/2008
PP18807	Sugar cane variety named ‘L99-226’ A new variety of sugarcane, identified as ‘L99-226’, is disclosed having superior sugarcane rust disease resistance, and high sugar/sucrose content and cane yield characteristics. ...	05/13/2008
7365236	Generation of a creosote-like mixture, or recovery of metals, or both from preserved wood by reaction in supercritical water An environmentally-friendly method is disclosed for transforming preserved wood, for example creosote-treated or CCA-treated wood with supercritical water. The product of treating weathered creosote-treated wood is a mixture that is similar to fresh creosote. The no...	04/29/2008
7351744	Naphthalene derivatives as termite repellents and toxicants Several derivatives of naphthalene, including 1′-acetonaphthone, 2′-acetpnaphthone, 1-methoxynaphthalene, and 2-methoxynaphthalene, were discovered to be effective toxicants and repellents of termites, and resulted in significant reduction in termite feeding act...	04/01/2008
7345460	Thermal compensation method for CMOS digital-integrated circuits using temperature-adaptive digital DC/DC converter A device and method of providing thermal compensation for integrated circuits, e.g., complementary metal-oxide semiconductor integrated circuits (“IC”) is described. The device is an IC (e.g., digital, analog, and mixed-signal circuits) with a digital voltage co...	03/18/2008
7344548	Micro-pneumatic snare A surgical instrument and method are disclosed for enhancing the overall performance of arterial occludes, by allowing the repetitive obstruction of blood flow to a targeted organ or tissue (e.g., heart muscle, brain, kidney, gastrointestinal tissue, leg muscles, ar...	03/18/2008

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