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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8048624 | Compositions and methods for 3-hydroxypropionate bio-production from biomass Methods of obtaining mutant nucleic acid sequences that demonstrate elevated oxaloacetate α-decarboxylase activity are provided. Compositions, such as genetically modified microorganisms that comprise such mutant nucleic acid sequences, are described, as are method... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8047130 | Opposing paired peeling cups for fruit juice extraction devices, and said devices comprising said cups One embodiment of the present invention comprises a pair of intermeshable fruit juice extraction peeler cups (100, 150) comprising respective blades (106, 156) that are arranged so as to intermesh to peel and extract juice from a fruit introduced into ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7987056 | Mixed-library parallel gene mapping quantitative micro-array technique for genome-wide identification of trait conferring genes The present disclosure concerns methods and compositions relating to mixed-library parallel gene trait mapping. In particular embodiments, the methods concern quantitative microarray hybridization techniques for genome-wide identification of trait conferring genes. ... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7717032 | Linear actuation drive system for multi-unit fruit juice extraction machines A rotary-to-reciprocating linear drive conversion device is linked to drive moveable elements of a multi-unit fruit juice extraction machine. At least two co-rotating members drive a reciprocating transverse member by means of respective protruding force-transfer po... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7628108 | Large scale modular fruit juice extraction system A juicing apparatus is provided in which a single actuating element (2) drives a multiple number, such as three, of movable peeler cups (4), against their respective paired or matched fixed peeler cups (3), in a manner such to simultaneously pro... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7364722 | Pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions comprising plgf-1 The invention relates to the preparation of placental growth factor (PLGF)-comprising therapeutic and cosmetic compositions capable of increasing angiogenesis of the cutaneous, subcutaneous and internal organ connective tissue. Such compositions are suitable for the... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7314734 | Muteins of placental growth factor type 1, preparation method and application thereof The present invention relates to chemically stable muteins of type 1 Placental Growth Factor (PLGF-1) bearing the substitution or elimination of a cysteine residue from the wild type protein amino acid sequence, their preparation, their therapeutic and cosmetic uses... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7228796 | Fruit juice extraction apparatus and subcombination thereof, comprising perforating filtering tube and piston Embodiments of subcombination and the fruit extraction device of the present invention provide for fruit juice extraction where synchronized and concentric elements press a fruit, such as an orange, without crushing the peel, by this avoiding the dispersion of acids... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7213953 | Durably affixable light devices for rotating wheels An illumination device adapted for attachment to a surface of a rotatable wheel comprises a rigid body having a substantially flat surface to which is attached an adhesive material effective to adhere the illumination device to a desired position on the wheel surfac... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7189561 | Production of adenovirus vectors with reduced levels of replication competent adenovirus contamination Methods, cells and recombinant adenoviral vectors are disclosed that permit the production of recombinant adenoviral vector stocks with reduced levels of contamination by replication competent adenoviruses (RCA). In certain embodiments are disclosed early region 1 (... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7135187 | System for production of helper dependent adenovirus vectors based on use of endonucleases The present invention relates to methods for efficient and reliable construction of adenovirus vectors which contain and express foreign DNA and are useful for gene transfer into mammalian cells, for vaccines and for gene therapy. The invention provides for the grow... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7132290 | Recombinase-based system for combustion of adenovirus vectors In the present invention, viruses, plasmids or both are constructed which contain viral DNA and lox sites positioned such that site-specific recombination between lox sites in separate plasmids results in generation of infectious viral DNA at high-efficiency in cotr... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7077075 | Activated feed through, feeding systems incorporating same, and methods of use of same A feed trough is provided for use in cultivation containers for growing frogs and other amphibians. The feed trough is comprised of a sloped floor. In some embodiments the floor slopes downward to an opening from which, during operation, airflows. The opening is cov... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7073272 | Rigid gauge for trailer kingpin assessment A gauge (100) for measuring wear of a trailer kingpin (10) provides, for each of the base (20) and shank (30) parts of a kingpin, two contiguous slots (118 and 120, and 114 and 116, respectively), one slot (... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7059093 | Methods, systems, kits, and fabrications of acoustic-panel-based build-in wall structures providing for variable linear spans Methods, kits, systems and fabrications of home theater presentation rooms, audio listening rooms, and other types of rooms having acoustical panels (collectively, “acoustical-paneled rooms”) are arranged inside existing wall structures, such as in a house. The ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7010814 | Weight-bearing headwear, components thereof, and methods of use Disclosed and claimed are cap (120), skullcap (200), hat (270), and hat insert (350) devices comprising a weight-increasing layer, such as an elastomeric weight layer (114, 214, 350, 414, 454, 514). The elastomeric weight layer ( | 03/14/2006 |
| 7011231 | Side-access front assemblies for cup dispenser, and cup dispensers with same A cup-dispensing apparatus and system is disclosed that utilizes a front piece that comprises a side-access port into which is reversibly inserted a cup-dispensing insert. This front piece/cup-dispensing insert assembly may be manufactured separately from or integra... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7001734 | Process for identifying cation channel modulators DNAs encoding voltage-activated cation channels have been cloned and characterized. The cDNA's have been expressed in recombinant host cells which produce active recombinant protein. The recombinant protein is also purified from the recombinant host cells. In additi... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6974694 | Adenoviruses for control of gene expression The invention claims a class of adenovirus vectors for delivering recombinases to a large number of cells of different origins, and methods for regulating the expression of a gene in transfected mammalian cells in culture and in cells of transgenic animals, comprisi... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6909912 | Non-invasive perfusion monitor and system, specially configured oximeter probes, methods of using same, and covers for probes The present invention relates to a novel non-invasive perfusion/resistance status monitor system and methods of using the same, and more specifically, a vascular perfusion status monitor system receiving and processing signals from at least two pulse oximeter probes... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6855534 | Enhanced system for construction of adenovirus vectors In the present invention, viruses, plasmids or both are constructed which contain viral DNA, at least one head-to-head ITR junction, and recombinase recognition sites positioned such that site-specific recombination between recombinase recognition sites in separate ... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6841570 | Materials and methods for controlling wood-boring insects Disclosed herein or novel, environmentally friendly compositions and methods for treating or preventing infestation by termites and/or other wood-boring insects. Specifically exemplified herein are compositions containing nepetalactone, and analogs and derivatives o... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6756226 | Enhanced system for construction of adenovirus vectors In the present invention, viruses, plasmids or both are constructed which contain viral DNA, at least one head-to-head ITR junction, and optionally, recombinase recognition sites positioned such that site-specific recombination between recombinase recognition sites ... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6730507 | Use of helper-dependent adenoviral vectors of alternative serotypes permits repeat vector administration This invention responds to a long felt need, by providing in one embodiment, a helper virus based on the Ad2 serotype for use in the Cre/loxP system for the generation of Ad vectors deleted of all Ad protein coding sequences. Using this and helper virus based on Ad5... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6706261 | Compositions and methods comprising immunogenic muteins of interleukin-6 Cytokines, including muteins thereof, which are biologically inactive in humans but remain immunogenic, are used in pharmaceutical compositions to promote a neutralizing immune response against native cytokines when administered to a subject in need thereof to treat... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6696291 | Synthetic HIV gag genes Synthetic DNA molecules encoding HIV gag and modifications of HIV gag are provided. The codons of the synthetic molecules are codons preferred by the projected host cell. The synthetic molecules may be used as a polynucleotide vaccine which provides effec... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6663459 | Transportable play system, including a bag or a backpack, reversibly convertible into a play surface A transportable play system simulating a backpack or bag unfolds to provide a self-adhering fabric play surface whereby children can create themes or stories by attaching self-adhering play pieces onto the fabric play surface. When the play surface in the... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6616293 | Lighted hat devices with rotatable switch feature A lighted cap is described, comprising a cap having a crown and a bill, and a light structure rotatably fixed to a point on the bill. Rotation to a forward-facing direction for the light results in contacting a contact point that closes a circuit, thereby... | 09/09/2003 |
