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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7816295 | Hydrothermally stable Ag-zeolite traps for small olefin hydrocarbon molecules A hydrocarbon trap comprises an Ag-zeolite which is heated by a unique steaming regimen. ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7795172 | Layered exhaust treatment catalyst A layered exhaust treatment catalyst comprising: (a) a carrier such as cordierite; (b) a first layer deposited on the carrier comprising a palladium metal component, a platinum metal component and an oxygen storage component such as ceria supported on a refractory m... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7781216 | Spontaneous differentiation of human embryonic stem cells in culture A purified preparation of primate embryonic stem cells is disclosed. This preparation is characterized by the following cell surface markers: SSEA-1 (−); SSEA-4 (+); TRA-1-60 (+); TRA-1-81 (+); and alkaline phosphatase (+). In a particularly advantageous embodimen... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7767176 | Zone coated catalyst to simultaneously reduce NOx and unreacted ammonia Provided is an emissions treatment system and method for reducing NOx emissions in the exhaust stream produced from an internal combustion engine. The system has an injector for periodically metering ammonia or an ammonia precursor into an exhaust stream; and a firs... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7749472 | Phosgard, a new way to improve poison resistance in three-way catalyst applications The present invention provides for novel poisoning-resistant catalysts used for automobile exhaust gas treatment systems. To alleviate the detrimental affects of engine oil and/or fuel additive poisoning the present invention provides for an overcoat layer comprisin... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7677226 | Hydrocarbon adsorption filter for air intake system evaporative emission control The present invention is directed to the use of an improved hydrocarbon adsorbent coating for the treatment of evaporative emissions from a motor vehicle. More specifically, one or more hydrocarbon adsorbents, in accordance with the present invention, can be coated ... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7608416 | Targeting mPGES-1 as a treatment for inflammation which avoids cardiovascular risk The present invention relates to methods for the treatment of inflammation and pain without increasing cardiovascular risk by administration of an inhibitor of mPGES-1. The invention further is related to identifying inhibitors of mPGES-1 that do not increase cardio... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7578285 | Hydrocarbon adsorption filter for air intake system evaporative emission control The present invention is directed to the use of an improved hydrocarbon adsorbent coating for the treatment of evaporative emissions from a motor vehicle. More specifically, one or more hydrocarbon adsorbents, in accordance with the present invention, can be coated ... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7531029 | Coated screen adsorption unit for controlling evaporative hydrocarbon emissions A hydrocarbon adsorption unit for recovery of volatile hydrocarbons which emanate from several sources and which would otherwise be released into the atmosphere through the air cleaner of an automobile engine when the engine is shut off. The unit is positioned in th... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7524927 | Compositions, method and kits relating to deletion mutations of immunodeficiency virus gp120 hypervariable regions The present invention relates to replication competent variants of mammalian immunodeficiency virus comprising mutations and/or deletions of the V3 hypervariable loop and compensatory mutations, as well as methods for producing such variants. The invention also rela... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7521033 | Exhaust inlet metallic foam trap coupled to a downstream monolithic precious metal catalyst The present invention is directed to an improved apparatus and method of minimizing catalyst poisoning from exhaust gas streams containing inorganic deposits and particulate matter. More specifically, the present invention is directed to an upstream metallic foam tr... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7481983 | Zone coated catalyst to simultaneously reduce NOand unreacted ammonia Provided is an emissions treatment system and method for reducing NOx emissions in the exhaust stream produced from an internal combustion engine. The system has an injector for periodically metering ammonia or an ammonia precursor into an exhaust stream;... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7384650 | Skin permeation enhancement composition for transdermal hormone delivery system A transdermal hormone delivery system (THDS) is disclosed. The THDS is useful for control of fertility and as therapy for a variety of diseases and conditions treatable by robust delivery of progestin and estrogen hormones, particularly the progestin, levonorgestrel... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7358077 | Method and device for electroporation of biological cells Described are methods for electrical treatment of biological cells, in particular using electrical field pulses, involving the steps: arrangement of the cells (1) on apertures (2) of a solid planar carrier element (3) which divides a measuring c... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7357983 | Controlled growth of single-wall carbon nanotubes A transition metal substituted, amorphous mesoporous silica framework with a high degree of structural order and a narrow pore diameter distribution (±0.15 nm FWHM) was synthesized and used for the templated growth of single walled carbon nanotubes (SWNT). The phys... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7337172 | Intergenerational interactive lifetime journaling/diaryand advice/guidance system An interactive system provides journaling and life coaching. Storage of information, images and the like is provided. Users can request referrals to product and service vendors providing appropriate advice, goods and services as may be desired at specific stages of ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7336844 | Image enhancement A method of deblurring images e.g. from an MRI scan, comprises calculating the distribution of the slope value of the intensities between the pixels in the image, and using a Levy distribution of power factor k of 1 (Cauchy distribution) up to but not including (2) ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7302487 | Security system for a data communications network A method is presented for setting up communication parameters in a virtual private network node for connecting to at least one other node in the virtual private network. The method may include reading information from a hardware token for determining how to connect ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7275891 | Apparatus for controlling underwater based equipment The apparatus may include a space frame on which is mounted at least one hydrofoil for generating positive or negative lift. The frame is attachable to underwater equipment such as a turbine. The hydrofoils are adapted to produce negative lift when a flow of liquid ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7273577 | Method of manufacturing catheter The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a catheter, wherein the catheter comprises an elongate portion having a proximal end and at least one lumen at said proximal end, at least one extension tube having a passage, and a coupling element, the distal port... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7226783 | Vanillin production Novel compositions and methods for improving vanillin production in cultured Vanilla planifolia and in intact plants are provided. Transgenic cells and plants having improved vanillin production are also provided. ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7178447 | Control valve and a method for a percussion device with a working cycle involving several coupling moments The invention relates to a control valve, a percussion device and a method of controlling a working cycle of a percussion device. A percussion device (1) for breaking rock includes an impact element (8) controlled by a control valve (2). The con... | 02/20/2007 |
| 6975894 | Digital topological analysis of trabecular bone MR images and prediction of osteoporosis fractures The invention provides method, system and device for determining trabecular bone structure and strength by digital topological analysis, and offers, for the first time, a demonstration of superior associations between vertebral deformity and a number of architectura... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6961600 | Transbronchial reflectance oximetric measurement of mixed venous oxygen saturation, and device therefor Provided are methods and a system for the transbronchial reflectance oximetric measurement of mixed venous oxygen saturation in the pulmonary artery of a patient, and a device therefor. Thus, provided is a quick, minimally invasive, method and system for determining... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6776709 | Openable floor vent cover An openable floor vent cover for use in preventing debris from entering a floor vent during construction is comprised of a board having a length and width larger than the vent to be covered. Then board is provided with a cut substantially in the shape and size of th... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6742718 | Electric rotary atomizing system for fluid applications A control and monitoring system for controlling the rotary atomizer of a sprayer to covert a liquid into atomized droplets which is pumped from a supply. The control and monitoring system includes component control microprocessors connected to a master control micro... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6545434 | Multi-scene preset lighting controller A lighting control device for controlling the light intensity level of a least one lamp. The device is capable of storing preset light intensity levels in a memory. The method for storing the preset light intensity levels is simple and straight forward. T... | 04/08/2003 |
