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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6080453 | Preformed plant cover having an elastic fastener incorporated therein A cover for a flower pot, the cover comprising a sheet of material sized to substantially surround and encompass the outer peripheral surface of the flower pot and a fastener comprised of elastic or elasticized materials and forming a generally continuous... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6008334 | Base-protected nucleotide analogs with protected thiol groups The present invention is directed to protected thiol analogs of pyrimidine bases for syntheses of DNA and RNA by chemical or enzymatic methods. The subject analogs include reagents suitable for DNA or RNA synthesis via phosphoramidite, H-phosphonate or ph... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5976647 | Article forming system An article forming system for forming at least one sheet of material into an article, such as a decorative flower pot cover for example, and a novel article formed utilizing such a system. The article forming system includes a male die, a female die and a... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5919637 | Method for identifying reduced binding between GMP-140 and GMP-140 ligand A method using compounds inhibiting binding reactions involving GMP-140 to modulate an inflammatory response. The method is based on the discovery that GMP-140, released from the storage granules of platelets, endothelial cells, and megakaryocytes, and re... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5890343 | Decorative assembly for a floral grouping A decorative assembly for a floral grouping comprising a floral holding material and a sheet of material. The floral holding material is constructed of a material capable of receiving a portion of a floral grouping and supporting the floral grouping. The ... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5880091 | Glycoprotein ligand for P-selectin and methods of use thereof P-selectin has been demonstrated to bind primarily to a single major glycoprotein ligand on neutrophils and HL-60 cells, when assessed by blotting assays and by affinity chromatography of 3 H!glucosamine-labeled HL-60 cell extracts on immobil... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5877151 | Method for inhibiting production of tumor necrosis factor The present invention contemplates a composition and method for treating septic shock in a mammal or as a prophylactic treatment prior to a surgical procedure, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a bacterial lipopolysaccharide b... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5873465 | Plant package wrapped with a waxy material A method of wrapping a floral grouping, preferably an orchid, with a wrapper which may be a sheet of material, a sleeve or a preformed pot cover. The wrapper is preferably constructed from a laminated material made up of at least a waxy layer and a suppor... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5852916 | Pot cover forming apparatus and method An apparatus and method for forming a flower pot cover or sleeve by automatically delivering a sheet of material to a forming mold, automatically forming the sheet about the mold, and removing the formed cover from the mold.... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5852175 | P-selectin glycoprotein ligand blocking antibodies P-selectin has been demonstrated to bind primarily to a single major glycoprotein ligand on neutrophils and HL-60 cells, when assessed by blotting assays and by affinity chromatography of 3 H!glucosamine-labeled HL-60 cell extracts on immobil... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5845952 | Storage unit for pickup truck A storage unit for a vehicle having a cargo bed defined by a floor and a plurality of side panels is provided. The storage unit includes a first upper cabinet, a first lower cabinet, a second upper cabinet, and a second lower cabinet. A floor plate is sec... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5846618 | Article forming system An article forming system for forming at least one sheet of material into an article, such as a decorative flower pot cover for example, and a novel article formed utilizing such a system. The article forming system includes a male die, a female die and a... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5845775 | Floral grouping wrapper having a detachable portion A method for wrapping a wrapper about a floral grouping wherein the wrapper is a sleeve or sheet of material having a cinching tab or strip of bonding material or both and a detaching means such as perforations for detaching a portion of the sleeve or she... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5842323 | Method of wrapping a floral grouping A method of wrapping a floral grouping, preferably an orchid, with a wrapper which may be a sheet of material, a sleeve or a preformed pot cover. The wrapper is preferably constructed from a laminated material made up of at least a waxy layer and a suppor... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5842569 | Floral sleeve with upper detachable portion A plant packaging system comprising a combination of a protective sleeve portion and a decorative cover portion having a base and skirt for packaging a potted plant. The protective sleeve can be detached from the decorative portion of the package system o... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5839256 | Conveyable cover former and fastening system A method for forming a cover about an article from a sheet of material and for automatically fastening the cover to the article, and optionally, for automatically placing a label on the covered article. The sheet od material is formed into a cover about t... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5839214 | Corner adjustment assembly for an adjustable frame The present invention relates generally to an adjustable frame assembly for stretching and supporting a painter's canvas. The adjustable frame assembly is provided with a polygonally shaped frame structure encompassing an open area and adapted to support ... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5840379 | Article forming system An article forming system for forming at least one sheet of material into an article, such as a decorative flower pot cover for example, and a novel article formed utilizing such a system. The article forming system includes a male die, a female die and a... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5836628 | Doorjamb reinforcing device A device for reinforcing a doorjamb is provided. The device includes a rigid plate member having a flange formed along one side thereof and a bolt receiving opening formed proximate an opposite side thereof. The plate member is mounted to an interior side... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5836448 | Shipping device with bondable foam layer A method and apparatus for preparing an item or plurality of items for shipment. Disposing one or a plurality of items on a rigid surface having a deformable foam layer with a bonding material thereon wherin the items are connectingly bonded to the foam l... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5832695 | Method of wrapping a floral grouping A method for wrapping a wrapper about a floral grouping wherein the wrapper is a sleeve or sheet of material having a cinching tab or strip of bonding material or both and a detaching means such as perforations for detaching a portion of the sleeve or she... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5832694 | Sheets and sheet rolls of wrapping material having detachable labels Sheets and rolls of sheets with detachable labels and having a closure bonding material for securing the sheets around items to be wrapped. Spots of closure bonding material may be placed on the detachable labels to hold the detachable labels in a wrapped... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5829226 | Sheets and sheet rolls of wrapping material having information selectable by choice blocks Sheets and rolls of sheets with labels having multiple choice blocks and information areas corresponding to the choice blocks. The sheets include a closure bonding material for securing the sheets around items to be wrapped. The labels are detachably conn... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5829194 | Floral sleeve having tabs for closure A sleeve used to wrap items such as potted plants. The sleeve may have an open or closed bottom. When closed, the bottom may have a gusset for allowing expansion upon the depositing of the pot into the sleeve. The sleeve has detachable upper portion. The ... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5827360 | Method and equipment for producing foam bitumen The invention relates to a method and equipment for producing foam bitumen. Water is mixed to hot bitumen under a pressure which is lower than the prevailing absolute pressure, and after this the pressure is allowed to rise and the flow rate to drop. The ... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5824495 | Cell fixative and preparation, kit and method A composition and treatment method for fixation cells and for preparing them for examination. In particular, the invention contemplates compositions effective in inhibiting crystal formation in the cell sample and effective in enhancing cell adherence to ... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5820712 | Method of wrapping a pot with a cover having an adhesive thereon A material dispenser for dispensing single sheets of material from stacks of sheets of material or from rolls of material and applying an adhesive strip to the sheet. The adhesive strip is applied by contacting the adhesive portion of an adhesive transfer... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5816023 | Method for forming a decorative cover about a flower pot A method for covering a pot means, the cover is a flattened sleeve comprising a base portion sized to fit a pot and having an upper portion which is detachable leaving a non-linear upper edge and a closed bottom in the base. The cover may be bondingly con... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816021 | Method and apparatus for wrapping a floral grouping with multiple sheet wrapper A wrapper for a floral grouping comprising a first and a second sheet of material. The first sheet of material is constructed of a polymer film, metal foil, fabric, denim, cellophane or burlap. The second sheet of material is constructed of a paper. At le... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816020 | Wrapping material having a cold seal adhesive for wrapping floral groupings and methods A wrapping material comprising a sheet of material having a bonding material comprising a cold seal adhesive used to wrap floral groupings and/or flower pots. Methods for using a wrapping material having a cold seal adhesive thereon.... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5815905 | Method of covering and protecting a flower pot and floral grouping A covering for a flower pot with a floral grouping disposed therein and extending a distance above an upper end of the flower pot wherein the flower pot has a lower end and an outer peripheral surface. The covering includes a sheet of material having an u... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816402 | Shipping carton and method for shipping floral groupings A shipping carton including a box assembly and a plurality of pots containing floral groupings. A bonding material is applied to the base of the box assembly and the pots containing floral groupings are disposed in the retaining space of the box so that t... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816022 | Flower pot cover with crimped skirt A flower pot cover consisting of a base and a skirt. The base has an upper end, a lower end and a pot receiving space. The skirt is connected to the upper end of the base and the skirt extends a distance outwardly from the base. A bonding material is disp... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5813194 | Method of attaching a sleeve to a pot A plant package assembly, comprising a pot containing a floral grouping and a flexible sleeve having detaching elements at preselected areas, the sleeve further comprising a bonding material which connects the sleeve to the pot when the pot is positioned ... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5813198 | Pot wrapping apparatus and method An apparatus and method for covering a flower pot by automatically providing a sheet of material in a vertical or semi-vertical orientation and automatically wrapping the sheet about the flower pot.... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5810169 | Floral sleeve with upper portion detachable via angular perforations A plant packaging system comprising a combination of a protective sleeve portion and a decorative cover portion having a base and skirt for packaging a potted plant. The protective sleeve can be detached from the decorative portion of the package system o... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809629 | Method for forming a decorative cover A sheet of material formed about a flower pot to provide a decorative cover wherein a portion of the sheet of material near an outer peripheral surface thereof extends above an upper end of the flower pot and such portion is crimped to assist in holding t... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5810840 | Vacuum extractor A vacuum extractor for extracting a fetus from a birth canal during childbirth is provided. The vacuum extractor includes a cup, a substantially rigid stem, and a handle. The cup is provided with a flexible closed top end to enable the stem to be selectiv... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5806103 | Breast protector and assembly A breast protector and assembly are provided. The breast protector comprises a retention cup constructed of a rigid or semi-rigid material and formed into a demi-teardrop shape which approximates the natural shape of an unsupported female breast. The rete... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5807576 | Rapidly dissolving tablet The present invention comprises a tablet, and method for making such, which disintegrates or dissolves in a matter of just a few seconds once placed into the oral cavity. Generally, the method of the present invention comprises up to four steps. First, a ... | 09/15/1998 |
