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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7828431 | Junctionless ophthalmic lenses and methods for making same Methods for producing a junctionless ophthalmic lens are provided. Additionally, ophthalmic lenses having junctionless, three dimensional surfaces, for example, asymmetrical anterior and/or posterior surfaces, as well as molding tools used in the production of such ... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7785092 | Systems and methods for producing contact lenses from a polymerizable composition Systems and methods of manufacturing ophthalmic lenses, for example, soft, extended wear silicone hydrogel contact lenses, are provided. The systems generally include a housing having an illuminated chamber, a carrier, for example a tray, movable in the illuminated ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7780881 | Contact lens molds and systems and methods for producing same Contact lens molds and systems and methods for producing contact lens molds are described. The contact lens mold sections include two optical quality surfaces, a flange circumscribing at least a portion of the two optical quality surfaces, and an elongate member ext... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7629436 | Contact lens extraction/hydration systems and methods of reprocessing fluids used therein The present contact lens treating systems and methods effectively remove extractable materials from contact lenses, for example, newly formed contact lenses, so that the lenses can be safely and conveniently worn, for example, for extended periods of time. Such trea... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7628485 | Contact lens having a uniform horizontal thickness profile A contact lens having a rotational stabilization mechanism thereon, such as prism ballast, and a thickness profile that reduces the torque imparted on the lens by the action of the eyelids, especially for stabilizing toric lenses. The prism ballast is provided on on... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7625084 | Contact lens A contact lens having a rotational stabilization mechanism thereon, such as a prism ballast, and a thickness profile that reduces the torque imparted on the lens by the action of the eyelids, especially for stabilizing toric lenses. The prism ballast is provided on ... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7581943 | Contact lens molds and systems and methods for producing same Contact lens molds and systems and methods for producing contact lens molds are described. The contact lens mold sections include two optical quality surfaces, a flange circumscribing at least a portion of the two optical quality surfaces, and an elongate member ext... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7574822 | Illuminated label holders and related merchandise display systems Label holders include a label retention member and an illumination source positioned relative to the label retention member to provide back lighting to one or more labels retained by the label retention member. The label holders hold labels which include information... | 08/18/2009 |
| 6926298 | Bicycle suspension apparatus and related method The invention is directed to a shock absorbing wheel suspension apparatus and related method. The preferred wheel suspension includes upper and lower rocker arms pivotably attached to a bicycle frame, rear shockstays pivotably attached to the upper and lower rocker ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6840921 | Apparatus and methods for simultaneously administering two or more medications to a patient A medical injection apparatus for simultaneously administering two or more medications to a patient includes a housing that is structured to hold two or more syringes in a substantially fixed relationship so that the distal ends of the syringe needles are spaced apa... | 01/11/2005 |
| 7360890 | Contact lenses and methods for reducing conjunctival pressure in contact lens wearers Contact lenses, such as silicone hydrogel contact lenses, which are effective in reducing conjunctival pressure, and conjunctival epithelial flap formation or occurrence of a lens wearer's eye, and methods of reducing conjunctival pressure by a contact lens and/or f... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7262232 | Ophthalmic lenses and compositions and methods for producing same Ophthalmic lenses, such as corneal contact lenses, include a lens body made of a composition including a lens body made of a composition including a first crosslinked polymer material which is water swellable, and a second polymeric material, other than the first ma... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7256881 | Systems and methods for inspection of ophthalmic lenses An automated lens inspection system that images the edge and surface of an ophthalmic lens transmits light through the ophthalmic lens to a camera to create a complete digital image of the lens edge or lens surface. The digitized image(s) is(are) analyzed to detect ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7249849 | Contact lenses with blended microchannels Contact lenses for use in eyes are provided and include a lens body and a plurality of microchannels defined in a posterior face of the lens body. The microchannels are structured to promote effective tear fluid exchange between an exposed surface of the eye and a s... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7196181 | Sequences encoding novel human thyroid peroxidase proteins and polypeptides Disclosed are DNA sequences encoding novel human thyroid peroxidase proteins and polypeptides capable of being secreted from cells, vectors comprising the sequences, and cells transformed with the vectors. ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7152975 | Junctionless ophthalmic lenses and methods for making same Methods for producing a junctionless ophthalmic lens are provided. Additionally, ophthalmic lenses having junctionless, three dimensional surfaces, for example, asymmetrical anterior and/or posterior surfaces, as well as molding tools used in the production of such ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7134753 | Contact lens having a uniform horizontal thickness profile A contact lens having a rotational stabilization mechanism thereon, such as prism ballast, and a thickness profile that reduces the torque imparted on the lens by the action of the eyelids, especially for stabilizing toric lenses. The prism ballast is provided on on... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7133174 | Contact lens having a uniform horizontal thickness profile A contact lens having a rotational stabilization mechanism thereon, such as prism ballast, and a thickness profile that reduces the torque imparted on the lens by the action of the eyelids, especially for stabilizing toric lenses. The prism ballast is provided on on... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7087395 | Vitamin D assay The present invention features a kit and a method of using the kit for determining a concentration of a vitamin D component. The kit comprises a releasing composition and a detecting composition. The releasing composition comprises an aqueous base component. In one ... | 08/08/2006 |
| RE39086 | Cosmetic use of botulinum toxin for treatment of downturned mouth This invention provides the use of Botulinum toxin (BTX) to cause paralysis of a depressor anguli oris (DAO) musculature in a patient to alleviate downturn at corners of the patient's mouth. ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7030257 | Metallocenes and processes for their preparation Disclosed herein are novel high oxidation state metallocene compounds, processes for preparing these compounds and uses of these compounds. ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6977080 | Intrapericardial botulinum toxin treatment for bradycardia Methods for treating cardiac muscle disorders, such as cardiac arrhythmias, by administration of a neurotoxin to cardiac muscle are disclosed. Bradycardia can be alleviated for several months by a single intrapericardial or intracardiac injection or infusion of a bo... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6967088 | Soluble recombinant botulinum toxin proteins The present invention includes recombinant proteins derived from Clostridium botulinum toxins. In particular, soluble recombinant Clostridium botulinum type A, type B and type E toxin proteins are provided. Methods which allow for the isolation of reco... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6905886 | Preservative solutions This invention relates to preservative solutions for peptides, for example, parathyroid hormone, insulin-like growth factor binding protein 3 (IGFBP3), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and mixtures thereof. Preferably, the peptides preserved by the solutions are n... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6899129 | Shutoff valve and related methods A shutoff valve includes a positive position indicator for indicating the position of a piston in the valve. The valve position indicator is operably connected to a piston within the valve so that movement of the piston causes a corresponding movement of the valve p... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6896570 | Fin for a watersport board A fin for a watersport board, such as a surfboard, includes a substantially rigid core covered by a flexible core covering. The core may include one or more positioning members located on either side surface of the core. The core covering may be formed over the core... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6886936 | Contact lenses with blended microchannels Contact lenses for use in eyes are provided and include a lens body and a plurality of microchannels defined in a posterior face of the lens body. The microchannels are structured to promote effective tear fluid exchange between an exposed surface of the eye and a s... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6872705 | Use of antimicrobial peptides as preservatives in ophthalmic preparations, including solutions, emulsions, and suspensions Methods for preserving ophthalmic compositions are disclosed. In one embodiment, such compositions include a liquid medium and an antimicrobial component which is preferably substantially non-oxidative. Compositions which include a liquid medium and antimicrobial pe... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6861262 | Composition and method for detecting an adulterant in an aqueous sample It is discovered that a composition comprising at least one amine and at least one stabilizer may be useful in detecting the presence of an adulterant in a urine sample. Such adulterant includes an oxidizing agent. ... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6857935 | Reusable adhesive body apparel Reusable adhesive body apparel is disclosed. The reusable adhesive body apparel includes a decorative component and an adhesive component coupled to the decorative component. The adhesive component is formed of a material that permits the apparel to be reused multip... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6844301 | Lubricating compositions A synthetic ester-containing lubricant with good soot-handling and, with friction modifier, viscosity modifier and antioxidant present, improved engine performance and cleanliness. ... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6787517 | Agent and methods for treating pain Agents for treating pain, methods for producing the agents and methods for treating pain by administration to a patient of a therapeutically effective amount of the agent are disclosed. The agent may include a clostridial neurotoxin, a fragment or a derivative there... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6779888 | Contact lenses with microchannels Contact lenses for use in eyes are provided and include a lens body and a plurality of radially extending microchannels defined in the posterior face of the lens body. In one embodiment, the microchannels are sized and adapted to promote effective tear fluid exchang... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6754921 | Safety pillow to prevent a person from falling off a bed The Snug Tuck Pillow includes a long tubular pillow, a removable fabric cover, a long elastic strap, with male and female Velcro, and a buckle to receive the elastic strap. The pillow is inserted into a fabric cover opening and closed using Velcro strips. The pillow... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6747139 | Nucleic acid encoding human thyrotropin receptor Nucleic acids encoding human thyrotropin receptor and related methods are disclosed. The nucleic acids may have nucleotides deleted and/or replaced to modify the amino acid sequence of human thyrotropin receptor. ... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6723851 | Chemiluminescent compounds and use thereof A novel chemiluminescent compound is provided. In one embodiment, the novel compound is employed in an assay to detect analytes. The assay to detect analytes includes the steps of binding the novel compound to the analyte and detecting the novel compound. ... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6627457 | Methods for detecting pregnancy Methods for detecting pregnancy in a woman comprise screening a biological sample of the woman for pregnancy markers. The methods of the invention include chemiluminescent assays for the pregnancy markers. The methods of the invention also comprise utiliz... | 09/30/2003 |
