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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D660424 | Stethoscope cleaner | 05/22/2012 |
| 8177303 | Seatbelt adjusting device A seatbelt adjusting device includes: a guiding track provided with a plurality of first engaging members; a belt-connecting slider mounted on the guiding track and slidable on the guiding track; an actuator mounted movably on the belt-connecting slider, provided wi... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8155391 | Semi-automatic extraction of linear features from image data Method for editing a vector set associated with an extracted linear feature in a remotely sensed image, the vector set defining a path and being tied to a geographical location. The method includes displaying the path in a graphical display. Once the user activates ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8147586 | Method for producing molybdenum metal powder Method for producing molybdenum metal powder. The invention includes introducing a supply of ammonium molybdate precursor material into a furnace in a first direction and introducing a reducing gas into a cooling zone in a second direction opposite to the first dire... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8134252 | Converting wind energy to electrical energy A system for converting wind energy to electrical energy for use in a building. Conduits positioned within the building have end portions open to exterior wall surfaces of the building. Wind deflector mechanisms positioned at the end portions of the conduits direct ... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8119601 | Voltage dependent anion channel (VDAC1) compositions and methods of use thereof for regulating apoptosis The present invention relates generally to the mitochondrial protein, voltage-dependent anion channel (VDAC)5 polynucleotides encoding same and variants thereof, as well as peptide fragments, peptide derivatives and analogs. In particular, the present invention is d... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8116921 | Follower vehicle control system and method for forward and reverse convoy movement A vehicle control system for causing a follower vehicle to follow a leader may have a tether system mounted to the follower vehicle. The tether system may include a tether having an end adapted to be attached to the leader, a length sensor, and an angle sensor. A pa... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8106010 | Variants of pigment epithelium derived factor and uses thereof The present invention relates to anti-angiogenic variants of pigment epithelium derived factor (PEDF) comprising a plurality of altered phosphorylation sites, polynucleotides encoding same and uses thereof. In particular, the PEDF variants of the present invention p... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8096491 | Drip emitter with an independent non-drain valve An elastomer membrane based, regulated drip emitter unit, equipped with a non-drip valve, wherein the drip emitter is characterized by that it includes an opening that is exposable to an approximate atmospheric pressure that prevails on the water outlet from the dri... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8093369 | Compositions for silencing the expression of VDAC1 and uses thereof The present invention relates generally to the down regulation of mitochondrial protein, voltage-dependent anion channel (VDAC1), expression by RNAi or antisense therapy. In particular, the present invention is directed to VDAC1 silencing molecules useful in regulat... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8067008 | Peptide inhibitors for mediating stress responses The present invention relates to peptides capable of inhibiting cellular and immune stress responses in a eukaryotic cell. The invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of human degenerative diseases and inflammation, utilizing these peptides. | 11/29/2011 |
| 8058309 | Protein kinase modulators and therapeutic uses thereof The present invention provides new tyrphostin derivatives acting as substrate competitive protein tyrosine kinase (PTK) inhibitors and receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) inhibitors, methods of their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions including such compounds, and ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8056842 | Color powder for coating A method for producing a color powder concentrate, the method comprising: performing a first dry-mixing of a base powder with an excess amount of a pigment powder to produce an initial mixture; filtering out pigment agglomerates larger than a pre-determined size, to... | 11/15/2011 |
| D648844 | Cabinet for imaging system | 11/15/2011 |
| 8043406 | Molybdenum metal powder Molybdenum metal powder. Molybdenum metal powder includes molybdenum metal particles having a surface-area-to-mass ratio of between about 1 m2/g and about 4 m2/g, as determined by BET analysis, and a flowability of between about 29 s/50 g and 8... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8043405 | Densified molybdenum metal powder Densified molybdenum metal powder. Densified molybdenum metal powder has substantially generally spherical particles, surface-area-to-mass ratio of no more than about 0.5 m2/g as determined by BET analysis, and a flowability greater than about 32 s/50 g a... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8038760 | Molybdenum/molybdenum disulfide metal articles and methods for producing same A method for producing a metal article according to one embodiment may involve the steps of: Providing a composite metal powder including a substantially homogeneous dispersion of molybdenum and molybdenum disulfide sub-particles that are fused together to form indi... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8034318 | Process for preparation of calcium thiosulfate liquid solution from lime, sulfur, and sulfur dioxide An efficient batch or semi-continuous method of production of relative high concentration, low byproduct-containing, calcium thiosulfate (CaS2O3) from lime, sulfur or calcium polysulfide, and sulfur dioxide under elevated reaction temperature c... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8033071 | Partition panel and a method of assembling it A partition panel for dividing a room in an office comprises a pair of decoration panels each having a plurality of engagement holes, a rectangular frame between the pair of decoration panels, and an engagement member having a plurality of hooks. The hooks engage in... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8031825 | Non-destructive testing method and apparatus Non-destructive testing apparatus may comprise a photon source and a source material that emits positrons in response to bombardment of the source material with photons. The source material is positionable adjacent the photon source and a specimen so that when the s... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8026848 | Radio-based position location systems, antenna configurations, and methods for determining antenna configurations A radio-based position location system for determining a relative position of a first object with respect to a second object may include a first radio operatively associated with the first object. A first directional antenna having at least a high gain region is mou... | 09/27/2011 |
| D645981 | Extruded rail set used for mounting solar panels | 09/27/2011 |
| 8013211 | Compositions and methods comprising stinging capsules/cells for delivering a biologically active agent into a plant cell The invention relates to stinging cells or isolated capsules and to their use in compositions and methods for efficient delivery of biologically active agents into a plant cell or plant tissue. The biologically active agent to be delivered by the methods of the pres... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7968513 | Pharmaceutical compositions comprising casein derived peptides and methods of use thereof The present invention relates to peptides derived from casein and their use in the management of lactating animals, particularly to methods for decreasing the length of the dry period of a lactating livestock animal, for increasing its milk yield and milk hygiene af... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7967161 | Container liner systems A shipping container liner system for use in the shipping of bulk flowable products is described. The system comprises a specially adapted shipping container liner that is self-supporting without the need of rear-mounted rigid supportive bars to retain the liner wit... | 06/28/2011 |
| RE42486 | Precious stone | 06/28/2011 |
| 7963014 | Method for retrofitting an existing idler assembly A method for retrofitting a piece of equipment having a flexible track assembly is disclosed and may include disassembling an existing idler shaft from an idler gear and from at least one bearing block attached to the piece of equipment. The method may also include ... | 06/21/2011 |
| D638554 | Extruded rail set used for mounting solar panels on slightly slanted roofs | 05/24/2011 |
| 7939634 | Polynucleotides encoding polypeptides and methods using same Novel polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding same are provided. Also provided methods and pharmaceutical compositions which can be used to treat various disorders such as cancer, immunological-related, blood-related and skin-related disorders using the polypeptid... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7927576 | ATS tail gas treating process for SRU and SWS off gases The present invention relates to a system and process utilizing ammonium thio sulfate solution (ATS) as the primary liquid absorption agent that is re-circulated through an SO2 Contactor/Absorber for high efficiency contacting and absorption of sulfur dioxide, SO | 04/19/2011 |
| 7914763 | Process and apparatus for preparing manganese thiosulfate (MnTS) solution An efficient semi-continuous preparation of manganese thiosulfate (MnS2O3, MnTS) from manganese hydrosulfite and sulfur at elevated temperature is described. Manganese hydrosulfite is prepared from commercial manganese carbonate and sulfur diox... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7913935 | In-line mini sprinklers system and method and apparatus for making same An in-line system of mini sprinklers comprising a tubular conduit having inner and outer surface areas, and fitted for the flow of pressurized liquids. This tubular conduit has one or more openings along its length, and at least one mini sprinkler unit embedded with... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7911075 | Building-integrated system for capturing and harvesting the energy from environmental wind A system is disclosed for capturing and harnessing energy from environmental wind which impinges the outer wall surfaces of a building. The system includes at least one elongated conduit disposed within an enclosure of a building, the conduit having first and second... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7897133 | Process for conversion of waste fluid streams from chemical processing plants to beneficiary agriculture products The present invention is directed to the conversion of gas streams comprising ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, and water in the form of liquids or gases that are generated by petroleum refineries and coke ovens to beneficiary agriculture products, by forming ammonium sulf... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7883673 | Apparatus for producing nano-particles of molybdenum oxide Apparatus for producing nano-particles includes a furnace defining a vapor region therein. A precipitation conduit having an inlet end and an outlet end is positioned with respect to the furnace so that the inlet end is open to the vapor region. A quench fluid suppl... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7882601 | Snap clip lug A snap clip lug, including receptacle member, clasp member and a post. Receptacle member has a body including a sleeve, first post formation means connected to the body, and a locking slot disposed in relation to the sleeve. The sleeve includes a retaining wall and ... | 02/08/2011 |
| D632424 | Rear tail light bezel for vehicle body | 02/08/2011 |
| D628522 | Front grill for vehicle body | 12/07/2010 |
| 7875023 | Non-invasive ultrasonic body contouring A methodology and system for lysing adipose tissue including directing ultrasonic energy at a multiplicity of target volumes within the region, which target volumes contain adipose tissue, thereby to selectively lyse the adipose tissue in the target volumes and gene... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7855223 | Method of treating inflammatory arthritis The present invention is directed to a method for treating inflammatory arthritis in a mammal. The method typically comprises administering to an animal a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound selected from indigo, isoindigo, indirubin or derivat... | 12/21/2010 |
