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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7999937 | Microfluidic devices and methods for integrated flow cytometry Microfluidic devices and methods for flow cytometry are described. In described examples, various sample handling and preparation steps may be carried out within a same microfluidic device as flow cytometry steps. A combination of imaging and flow cytometry is descr... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7320049 | Detection circuit for mixed asynchronous and synchronous memory operation A memory access mode detection circuit and method for detecting and initiating memory access modes for a memory device The memory access mode detection circuit receives the memory address signals, the control signals, and the clock signal and generates a first mode ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7279324 | Nucleic acid encoding G-protein coupled receptor with modified DRY motif The present invention relates to modified G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs). The modified GPCRs of the present invention include GPCRs that have been modified to have altered DRY motifs such that the modified GPCRs are constitutively desensitized. As such, the mod... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7278060 | System and method for on-board diagnostics of memory modules A memory hub includes an on-board diagnostic engine through which diagnostic testing and evaluation of the memory system can be performed. The memory hub includes a link interface for receiving memory requests for access to memory devices of the memory system and a ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7172897 | Devices and methods for biochip multiplexing The invention is directed to devices that allow for simultaneous multiple biochip analysis. In particular, the devices are configured to hold multiple cartridges comprising biochips comprising arrays such as nucleic acid arrays, and allow for high throughput analysi... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7166226 | Ion exchange cryptands covalently bound to substrates One embodiment of the invention comprises an ion exchange composition formed by reacting unsaturated carbon to carbon moieties pendant from derivatized ion binding cryptands with a support substrate under free radical activation conditions to form a covalent bond th... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7163800 | Methods of screening compositions for G protein-coupled receptor desensitization inhibitory activity The methods of the present invention allow the screening of a test composition for non-receptor-specific GPCR desensitization inhibitory activity. The methods involve screening a test composition for an indication of GPCR desensitization inhibitory activity against ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7153476 | Large capacity acid or base generator apparatus Method and apparatus for generating an acid or base, e.g. for chromatographic analysis of anions. For generating a base the method includes the steps of providing a cation source in a cation source reservoir, flowing an aqueous liquid stream through a base generatio... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7147891 | Polymer substrate coated with weak cationic-exchange functional layer A method for making a weak cation-exchange (carboxylic acid) medium comprising contacting a solution of a functional organic polymer having carbon to carbon double bond unsaturation and having weak cationic exchange functional moieties or precursors thereof in a sol... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7144987 | Protein based tumor necrosis factor-receptor variants for the treatment of TNF related disorders The invention relates to novel proteins with TNF-receptor antagonist activity and nucleic acids encoding these proteins. The invention further relates to TNF-receptor proteins with reduced immunogenicity and the use of these novel proteins in the treatment of TNF re... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7138248 | Method of inhibiting inward rectifier, G-protein activated, mammalian, potassium channels and uses thereof Compositions and methods are provided for producing functional mammalian inward rectifier, G-protein activated potassium channels (Kir3.0 channels). A channel is a multimeric protein comprising one or more Kir3.0 polypeptides, e.g. Kir3.1, Kir3.2, etc., where the po... | 11/21/2006 |
| 6955820 | Coenzyme Q10 formulation and process methodology for softgel capsules manufacturing A formulation of Coenzyme Q10, beta-carotenes, Vitamin E, and medium chain triglycerides in rice bran oil and an optional thickener, such as bee's wax, is provided in a soft gel capsule so that a maximum of the Coenzyme Q10 is absorbed by the h... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6918896 | User powered personal hygiene apparatus A self contained, user powered, portable bidet apparatus to facilitate and provide cleansing action with versatility, comfort and convenience. An ergonomically designed vessel (20) with a discharge nozzle (22) and nozzle tip (24) attached and an... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6903749 | System and method for image scaling interpolation A sub-system and method to receive input image pixel amplitude data at an input pixel resolution and to output image pixel amplitude data in one or two dimensions at a higher pixel resolution includes a computer system-executable algorithm with user-programmable coe... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6893327 | Chemical mechanical polishing apparatus and method having a retaining ring with a contoured surface A system (100) and method for polishing and planarizing a substrate (105) is provided that reduces non-uniformities in the removal of material from the edge of the substrate due to a rebound effect. In one embodiment system (100) includes a poli... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6872254 | Method and apparatus for controlling air over a spinning microelectronic substrate A method and apparatus for forming a generally uniform liquid layer on a surface of an upper surface microelectronic substrate. The apparatus can include a support that engages less than the entire lower surface of the microelectronic substrate and rotates the micro... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6864633 | X-ray source employing a compact electron beam accelerator A standing wave electron beam accelerator and x-ray source is described. The accelerator has a plurality of on-axis resonant cells having axial apertures electrically coupled to one another by on-axis coupling cells having axial apertures. The accelerator includes a... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6829477 | Private multiplexing cellular network A private multiplexing cellular network for facilitating cellular communication for private mobile stations (MS's), public MS's, and hybrid MS's. The private multiplexing cellular network includes a multiplexing circuit coupled to its radio subsystem. The multiplexi... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6818043 | Vapor-phase contaminant removal by injection of fine sorbent slurries A method for efficiently removing vapor-phase contaminants from gas streams is described. A powdered adsorbent such as activated carbon is ground into a fine powder by wet grinding to form a slurry. Chemicals are added to the slurry to impregnate the sorbent to enha... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6797950 | Two-dimensional quadrupole ion trap operated as a mass spectrometer A three section linear or two-dimensional (2D) quadrupole ion trap as a high performance mass spectrometer is described. Mass analysis is performed by ejecting ions radically out a slot formed in one of the rods using the mass selective instability mode of operation... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6792356 | Apparatus and method for automated protein design The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for quantitative protein design and optimization. ... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6791568 | Electronic color display instrument and method An electronic instrument for displaying musical notes on a monitor or screen with colors selected from a color palette created by an artist/musician for each note as selected shapes at selected locations on the monitor or screen. ... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6740794 | Methods of isolating the androgenic sex hormone from crustacean prawn and marine shrimp and methods of use This work constitutes a novel approach and methodology, e.g., the in vitro secretion method to isolate the androgenic polypeptide hormone (AH) from the androgenic gland of shrimp or prawns. Alternatively, the AH can be obtained recombinantly by cloning and expressin... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6692007 | Seal for a shaft Unitary radial lip seals are useful to provide permanent lubrication to rotary shaft and bearing assemblies. In addition, these seals also function as excluder seals to keep dirt, chemicals, and other contaminants from contacting the lubricated surfaces. ... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6611475 | System and method for skew compensating a clock signal and for capturing a digital signal using the skew compensated clock signal A synchronized mirror delay circuit is used to generate an internal clock signal from an external clock signal applied to the synchronized mirror delay. The internal clock signal is then coupled through a clock tree, and a feedback signal is generated tha... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6528784 | Mass spectrometer system including a double ion guide interface and method of operation There is described an interface for delivering ions generated in an ion source into a mass analyzer in a chamber under vacuum pressure. In particular, the interface employs two consecutive ion guides operated to dissociate adduct ions formed in the ion so... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6521209 | Bifunctional detection agents The invention provides bifunctional detection agents comprising optical dyes covalently linked to at least one magnetic resonance image (MRI) contrast agent. These agents may include a linker, which may be either a coupling moiety or a polymer.... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6446693 | Headrail and control system for powered coverings for architectural openings A headrail designed for powered coverings for architectural openings comprises a housing defining an interior that conveniently hides a battery holder, a signal-receiving system, and an electric motor used to adjust the configuration of the covering. The ... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6431950 | Point-of-use fluid regulating system for use in the chemical-mechanical planarization of semiconductor wafers The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for flow regulation of planarization fluids to a semiconductor wafer planarization machine. In one embodiment, the regulating system includes a fluid storage tank with an acoustic fluid level se... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6392260 | Architecture for a tapped CCD array A charge coupled device includes first and second pluralities of column registers and first and second register segments. The first plurality of column registers are splayed with respect to and on one side of a column direction line, and the second plural... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6348412 | Organometallic compound mixtures in chemical vapor deposition Multi-metallic films are prepared from multi-metallic mixtures of metalloamide compounds. The mixtures are subjected to vaporization to form a multi-metallic vapor having defined and controllable stoichiometry. The multi-metallic vapor is then transferred... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6192457 | Method for implementing a graphic address remapping table as a virtual register file in system memory A method for implementing a graphics address remapping table as a virtual register in system memory. The remapping table includes virtual registers that each store a target index that references a block of the system memory that stores graphics data. The ... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6063314 | Method for accurate replication of shaped articles using sinterable powders Shaped article replicas which are proportionately accurate replicas of a shaped article and which are equal, greater or smaller in size than said shaped article are made by preparing a swellable polymer replica of said shaped article; immersing said swell... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6031016 | Dental adhesive A single package adhesive for tooth bonding application comprising a solvent-based homogeneous mixture of a) an ethylenically unsaturated functional and hygroscopically functional monomer; b) an ethylenically unsaturated functional and hygroscopically function... | 02/29/2000 |
| 5888385 | Vehicle coolant recycling An apparatus for the treatment and recovery of spent vehicle coolant that involves the following steps: a) removing the spent coolant from the engine; b) treating the spent coolant with sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate to cause dissolved metals therein to form i... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5885220 | Sphygmomanometer cuff The cuff for a sphygmomanometer comprises a flexible cover having an approximately rectangular area when unrolled and comprising a first short side and a second short side. The cover contains an air chamber in its interior which is connectable to a monito... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5860166 | Earmuffs for use with protective headgear The present invention provides earmuffs for use with protective headgear, primarily helmets for use in contact sports such as hockey, football and the like, wherein the earmuffs are removably carried by the headgear in a position to protect the ears from ... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5853563 | Treatment of waste petroleum A treatment of waste petroleum (60,70) is disclosed by decoupling association of the petroleum component to contaminants by solvent treatment (92,94) of the petroleum component, followed by ultrasonic treatment (59,71), separating the contaminants by extr... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5852766 | Method for accurate replication of shaped articles using sinterable powders Shaped articles such as dental onlays and inlays having at least one surface adapted to mate with a mating surface of a second shaped article are produced by a procedure which includes immersing a swellable polymer casting mold in a swelling agent system ... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5803020 | Recovery boiler for combustion of waste liquors The invention relates to a recovery boiler for combustion of waste liquors. It comprises a furnace whose base and walls include a multiplicity of liquid-cooled tubes and whose base (21) constitutes a collection point for inorganic substances in molten for... | 09/08/1998 |
