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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8058012 | Five-helix protein Five-Helix protein, which comprises the three N-helices and at least two, but not three, of the three C-helices of the trimer-of-hairpin structure of HIV gp41, separated by linkers, such as amino acid residue linkers, is disclosed. Six-Helix protein, which includes ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8014411 | Apparatus and methods for establishing virtual private networks in a broadband network Service providers can reduce multiple overlay networks by creating multiple logical service networks (LSNS) on the same physical or optical fiber network. The LSNs are established by the service provider and can be characterized by traffic type, bandwidth, delay, ho... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7940747 | Method and apparatus for replacing lost PSTN data in a packet network An apparatus for replacing lost PSTN data in a packet network and for generating variable power white noise, includes a lost packet detection unit (402) for detecting lost data packets, a data processing unit (404) for producing in response a lost data... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7897363 | Methods of screening an agent for an activity in an isolated eye of a teleost The present invention provides methods of screening an agent for an activity in an isolated organ, e.g., eye, from a teleost, e.g., zebrafish. Methods of isolating eyes from zebrafish are provided. Methods of screening an agent for an ocular activity in the isolated... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7596314 | Optical communication management systems An optical medium, whether inside or outside an internet/telecommunications backbone, is managed using a management signal at a wavelength which is distinct from wavelengths of service signals. A multiplexer multiplexes the management signal onto the optical medium,... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7553672 | Random access slide stainer with independent slide heating regulation An automated slide stainer with slides mounted in a horizontal position on a rotary carousel. Reagents and rinse liquids are automatically dispensed onto tissue sections or cells mounted on slides for the purpose of performing chemical or immunohistochemical stains.... | 06/30/2009 |
| D590410 | User interface for software project system for computer display | 04/14/2009 |
| 7473769 | Insect desiccation resistance genes and uses thereof An objective of the present invention is to provide polynucleotides encoding insect desiccation resistance proteins, and uses thereof. cDNA libraries were produced from Polypedilum vanderplanki larvae in a desiccated state, a P. vanderplanki EST databa... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7281160 | Rapid regeneration of failed disk sector in a distributed database system A technique for read error failover processing in a mirrored disk system such as a Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks (RAID) system, where individual disk units perform Logical Block Address (LBA) remapping. A read error causes a disk controller to report an “un... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7233942 | Method and apparatus for providing geographically authenticated electronic documents A method and apparatus for providing geographically authenticated electronic documents is disclosed. Authentication for attributes for an electronic document stored on a computer network are defined, the attributes comprise at least one attribute describing a geogra... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7196055 | Inhibition of apoptosis in keratinocytes by a ligand of p75 nerve growth factor receptor Methods to control, or manipulate, melanocyte and keratinocyte cell death are disclosed. In particular, a method of preventing epidermal melanocyte cell loss due to injury in a vertebrate is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method of inducing hair growth in a vertebra... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7003337 | Non-invasive substance concentration measurement using and optical bridge An improved method for non-invasively measuring a concentration of a target analyte dissolved in a fluid flowing through a sample is presented. It includes directing a probe beam of electromagnetic radiation, consisting of time multiplexed components of different wa... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6958226 | Packaging cells comprising codon-optimized gagpol sequences and lacking lentiviral accessory proteins Novel packaging cell lines useful for generating viral accessory protein independent HIV-derived retroviral vector particles, methods of constructing such packaging cell lines and methods of using the viral accessory protein independent HIV-derived retroviral vector... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6959346 | Method and system for packet encryption A data processor and a method for processing data is disclosed. The processor has an input port for receiving packets of data to be processed. A master controller acts to analyse the packets and to provide a header including a list processes to perform on the packet... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6942561 | Reinforced abrasive wheels In a depressed-center abrasive wheel assembly a reinforcement layer of polygonal shape is located between a front face of the abrasive wheel and a front flange. The reinforcement layer is dimensioned to entirely cover the depressed center portion of the wheel. An ex... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6913654 | Method for the removal of airborne molecular contaminants using water gas mixtures The present invention discloses a method for the removal of a number of molecular contaminants from surfaces within a device. A purge gas containing oxygen and/or water is introduced into the interior of the device, contacting at least a portion of the interior surf... | 07/05/2005 |
| D502708 | Icon for policy settings for title bar portion of a computer screen | 03/08/2005 |
| 6829244 | Mechanism for modem pass-through with non-synchronized gateway clocks A method for compensating for asynchronous clock sources is presented. A buffer is provided for storing frames received from a packet network. The buffer having a preselected playout delay. Upon detecting a buffer overflow, a drain operation is performed on the buff... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6818740 | Inhibitors of HIV membrane fusion Inhibitors of HIV membrane fusion and a method of identifying drugs or agents which inhibit binding of the N-helix coiled-coil and the C helix of HIV gp41 envelope protein. ... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6521940 | High density electronic circuit modules The invention relates to device processing, packaging and interconnects that will yield integrated electronic circuitry of higher density and complexity than can be obtained by using conventional multi-chip modules. Processes include the formation of comp... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6404495 | System and method for molecular sample measurement A system for aligning the optical components of a chemical analysis system in which capillaries or optical fibers are supported by a substrate. The system provides for alignment of elements of an electrophoresis system in an efficient high sampling rate c... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6188218 | Absolute property measurement with air calibration An instrument and method for providing accurate and reproducible measurement of absolute properties of a material under test without using conductivity or crack calibration standards. The instrument has a sensor designed to minimize unmodeled parasitic ef... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6148427 | Method and apparatus for test data generation A method and apparatus for generating test data is presented. A data generator produces data using element specifications contained in an input script. The data generator includes a specification analyzer and data synthesizer. The data generator produces ... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6093211 | Polymer property distribution functions methodology and simulators A process simulator and modeling methodology employs instantaneous property measures. The instantaneous measures of various polymer properties are tracked throughout the subject polymer manufacturing system and used to calculate respective property distri... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6015790 | Methods and compositions for treating rheumatoid arthritis The present invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in a subject wherein one or more compounds of Formula I as defined herein alone or in combination with one or more other antiarthritic drugs provide suppress... | 01/18/2000 |
| 6008525 | Minority carrier device comprising a passivating layer including a Group 13 element and a chalcogenide component A minority carrier device includes at least one junction of at least two dissimilar materials, at least one of which is a semiconductor, and a passivating layer on at least one surface of the device. The passivating layer includes a Group 13 element and a... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5966711 | Autonomous intelligent agents for the annotation of genomic databases A genomic database system that makes use of autonomous agents for providing access to the database. The autonomous agents, which are preferably implemented in a multitasking environment, each seek target data to be processed and then call a program to pro... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5919683 | Rhodococcus flavin reductase complementing DSZA and DSZC activity The invention provides a novel flavin reductase, which has been isolated from Rhodococcus strain sp. IGTS8 and purified to homogeneity. The flavin reductase is of use in the biocatalytic desulfurization of a fossil fuel containing organic sulfur compounds... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5836692 | Differential radiation detector probe An infrared detector is positioned in a probe having nonthermocouple leads which connect to socket connectors of a standard hand-held voltmeter. The voltmeter has a clip to retain the probe. The detected voltage may indicate the difference between a targe... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5817643 | Underivatized, aqueous soluable ଲ(1-3) glucan, composition and method of making same The present invention relates to neutral, aqueous soluble ଲ-glucans which exert potent and specific immunological effects without stimulating the production of certain cytokines, to preparations containing the novel ଲ-glucans, and to a novel m... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5811285 | DSZD utilization in desulfurization of DBT by rhodococcus sp. IGTS8 The invention relates to the discovery that the rate of reaction of the desulfurization of fossil fuels is enhanced by the addition of an oxidoreductase to the biocatalyst. The invention is drawn to a method for enhancing the rate of desulfurizing a fossi... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5651275 | Spring bail A bail (FIGS. 1 and 2 no. 10) with a new use made possible by the addition of a spring (FIGS. 1 and 2 no. 12). The function being to hold a jewelry chain (FIGS. 1 and 2 no. 16) stationary so that the clasp of the chain will be stationary.... | 07/29/1997 |
