Did You Know...
...that the inventor of the electric motor was a blacksmith named Thomas Davenport? Described as "a brilliantly unsuccessful inventor", Davenport invented the first rotary electric motor. In 1836 he headed out -- on foot -- from his Vermont home to file a patent application at the Patent Office in Washington, D.C. By the time he got there, he had squandered away his money and couldn't afford the $30 filing fee so he turned around and went home. When he later mailed in his application with money he'd raised, the Patent office was destroyed in a fire. He did finally get credit for his invention on Feb. 5, 1837.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8148602 | Diacylglycerol acyltransferases from flax The invention relates to isolated diacylglycerol acyltransferases and polynucleotide sequences encoding the DGAT enzymes; polynucleotide constructs, vectors and host cells incorporating the polynucleotide sequences; and methods of producing and using same. Also prov... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8119180 | Method for maintaining freshness of fruits and vegetables A process and a composition to extend the freshness of fruits and vegetables are disclosed. The method comprises treating fresh fruit or vegetable structures with a solution comprising organic acids including N-acetyl cysteine. ... | 02/21/2012 |
| D641790 | Transparent sticker for fresh produce | 07/19/2011 |
| 7927849 | Laccase enzyme and use thereof The present invention relates to a novel laccase enzyme obtainable from the strains of genus Thielavia. The invention relates also to the nucleic acid sequence encoding the enzyme, a recombinant host into which the nucleic acid sequence has been introduced an... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7910803 | Transformation in The present invention relates to plant biotechnology and specifically to a method for genetically transforming Camelina sativa with Agrobacterium-mediated transformation system. It comprises Camelina sativa for producing homologous and heterolog... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7803755 | Molecules for the treatment and prevention of fungal diseases This disclosure provides a method and a product to treat fungal nail infections and Athlete's foot in a fast and non expensive way. The product contains one or more lytic peptides in water solution. ... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7790950 | Use of phytoene synthase for controlling transgene escape The present invention is related to a recoverable block of function (RBF) system for controlling transgene escape and transgene containment in plants. The RBF-system comprises at least one blocking construct (BC), wherein the BC comprises as the blocking gene a nucl... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7776556 | Method for diagnosing diseases An improved method for diagnosing autoimmune or genetic diseases is provided in this disclosure. In particular, a method to diagnose diseases affecting the tissues of organs selected from the group of spleen, brain, heart, kidney, thyroid, eye, skin, intestine, live... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7745692 | Enlargement and new use of soybean endosperm tissue The invention relates to genetic manipulation and evaluation of soybean seed, particularly for the enlargement and use of endosperm tissue for galactomannan gum extraction. A method for combining several elements which have heretofore been misunderstood or were unkn... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7732178 | Laccase enzymes and their uses The present invention relates to novel laccase enzymes obtainable from the strains of the genus Thielavia or from the strains of the genus Chaetomium. The invention relates also to nucleic acid sequences encoding the enzymes, recombinant hosts into whi... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7638310 | Method to determine single nucleotide polymorphisms and mutations in nucleic acid sequence A genotyping method and a prepared oligomicroarray as device is to determine single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) and mutations are provided. The method uses two specific APEX-2 primers per each SNP or mutations to be determined. The same primers are used in amplifi... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7622109 | Plant gene and uses thereof A novel gene isolated from Deschampsia antarctica coding for a lipase like protein is disclosed. A system for production of recombinant enzyme is also disclosed as well as use for the enzyme in sunscreen. ... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7612255 | Transgenic plants for mitigating introgression of genetically engineered genetic traits Genetic mechanisms for mitigating the effects of introgression of a genetically engineered genetic trait of a cultivated crop to an undesirable, interbreeding related species. ... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7598053 | Plant gene and uses thereof A novel gene isolated from Deschampsia antarctica coding for a lipase like protein is disclosed. A system for production of recombinant enzyme is also disclosed as well as uses for the enzyme. ... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7544773 | Antimicrobials against pathogenic bacteria and method for screening them The present invention provides antimicrobials for efficient therapy of infections caused by bacterial pathogens. The antimicrobials include peptides corresponding to the active site of N-terminal extension of subunits composing specific adhesive organelles of virule... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7495148 | Double recoverable block of function An improved double Recoverable Block of Function (RBF) system for transgene containment with enhanced reliability is disclosed. The system includes two blocking constructs (BCs) at the opposite sides of a transgene of interest (TGI). The system comprises means for r... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7485445 | Plant gene and uses thereof A novel gene isolated from Deschampsia antarctica coding for a lipase like protein is disclosed. A system for production of recombinant enzyme is also disclosed as well as uses for the enzyme. ... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7458681 | Hanging eyewear holder A floating, waterproof, hanging eyewear holder designed as a convenient receptacle for showering, exercising, swimming, and other situations where eyewear can be easily stored and retrieved. A pocket is made of two thin layers of plastic, molded together to create a... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7446867 | Method and apparatus for detection and analysis of biological materials through laser induced fluorescence The present invention provides a method and an apparatus to analyze fast and accurately biological samples. The method includes prior mapping of the DNA chip with a CCD camera, addressed excitation of samples, and recording of fluorescence spectra via ultra-fast spe... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7446095 | Peptides modulating caspase activation The present invention provides structures of small molecules capable of modulating apoptotic cell death. More specifically, the structures relate to the structures of apoptotic active sites of mammalian alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and albumin. Peptides mimicking the act... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7326684 | Peptides for enhancing resistance to microbial infections The present invention is related to novel bioactive pentapeptides, pentarphins, the main indication of which is enhancing phagocytic activity of macrophages against microbes. In particular, the cyclopentapeptide, cyclo(Val-Lys-Gly-Phe-Tyr), termed cyclopeptarphin, w... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7288622 | Composition for treatment of burns and wounds A composition is provided to heal burns, wounds and other skin traumas of mammals. The composition is useful to treat sepsis and to improve skin formation as well. The composition comprises an antimicrobial peptide having amino acid sequence FAKKFAKKFKKFAKKFAKFAFAF.... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7285657 | Rubisco small subunit promotes from and uses thereof The present invention is related to a family of novel spatiotemporally active Rubisco promoters (SEQ ID NO: 1, 2, 3) obtainable from light grown Brassica seedlings. Furthermore the invention is related to transgene expression in specific plant organs or at sp... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7273931 | Plant promoter This disclosure provides gene sequence of a novel gene DaRub1 of Deschampsia antarctica expressed at low temperatures. The promoter sequence of this gene is identified and characterized. The promoter is inducible at low temperature, upon wounding and after au... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7267254 | Mr. plumber's holder by clasp A holder device designed for clasping containers of glue and primer used by plumbers for installing and repairing pipes. The main frame of the holder device is a unit member made of flexible material and further comprising a vertical arm and a horizontal member. The... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7261895 | Peptide tag for monitoring and purification of proteins This invention is concerned with a peptide tag having sequence SSTSSDFRDR or GVSSTSSDFRDR derived from transactivator protein E2 of Bovine Papillomavirus type 1, and the fusion polypeptide containing said peptide tag, and the expression vector comprising the oligonu... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7195677 | Wipe dispenser and method for dispensing wipes The wipe-dispensing device comprises a dispenser or container that keeps wipes isolated from the exterior of the device. The wipes are kept in the interior compartment of the dispenser or container. The top or lid of the device isolates the wipes in the interior com... | 03/27/2007 |
| D521069 | Front face of a cockpit panel flight training aid | 05/16/2006 |
| 7028560 | Method to linearly measure gas volume flow in ducts and flow sensor A method to linearly measure the flow of a gas in ducts, and a gas flow sensor using such a method are disclosed. In order to obtain a linear ratio between the differential pressure and the volumetric flow of a gas, a rectangular section elbow and a rectangular flex... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6860390 | Medicine organizer device This invention allows medications to be held in bottles in a “medicine organizer device” in such a way that all medications can be identified and taken by the user easily and safely and at the appropriate time. It minimizes the risks associated with forgetting t... | 03/01/2005 |
