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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6969586 | Method for tapping the immunological repertoire The present invention relates to a method for isolating from the immunological gene repertoire a gene coding for a receptor having the ability to bind a preselected ligand. Receptors produced by the gene isolated by the method, particularly catalytic receptors, are ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6956690 | Electrophoretic display with a bi-modal particle system This invention relates to an electrophoretic display having display cells filled with an electrophoretic composition which comprises a bi-modal particle system dispersed in a dielectric solvent or solvent mixture. The display has shown a higher % reflectance or whit... | 10/18/2005 |
| RE38825 | Glyphosate tolerant plants Genes encoding a glyphosate oxidoreductase enzyme are disclosed. The genes are useful in producing transformed bacteria and plants which degrade glyphosate herbicide as well as crop plants which are tolerant to glyphosate herbicide. ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6946588 | Nucleic acid encoding a modified threonine deaminase and methods of use Nucleic acid sequences, vectors, recombinant host cells, transgenic plants, and methods for their preparation are disclosed. The nucleic acid sequences encode threonine deaminase proteins that catalyze the conversion of threonine to α-ketobutyrate. One or both of t... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6943192 | Treatment regimen for administration of phenylacetylglutamine, phenylacetylisoglutamine, and/or phenylacetate Herein is disclosed a method of treating neoplastic disease, including cancer, comprising administering a pharmaceutical composition, the pharmaceutical composition comprising a highly concentrated aqueous solution of phenylacetylglutamine and phenylacetylisoglutami... | 09/13/2005 |
| PP15952 | Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Nirvana Improved’ A new variety of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Nirvana Improved,’ having a good uniform canopy of large yellow and red single flowers with a green disc. The new variety has medium to tall vigor with a flat capitulum, free branching, uniform spreading habit a... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6941280 | Determining intra-day net asset value of an actively managed exchange traded fund A system for determining an intra-day net asset value proxy of an actively managed exchanged traded fund and the like includes a trusted computer system that has a physical hardware and operating system configuration in which domain configuration and trust relations... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6937706 | System and method for data recording A system and method for monitoring a telephone switching environment. In a preferred embodiment the system and method simultaneously monitor both an SMDR link and a real-time CTI link, gather information about calls from both sources, and combine gathered informatio... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6937292 | Ghost cancellation reference signal with bessel chirps and PN sequences, and TV receiver using such signal Composite ghost cancellation reference (GCR) signals that make available both a chirp and a PN sequence during the same VBLI in each successive field facilitates the more rapid and efficient calculations of ghost cancellation and of equalization, on a continuing bas... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6930818 | Electrophoretic display and novel process for its manufacture This invention relates to an electrophoretic display comprising cells of well-defined shape, size and aspect ratio which cells are filled with charged pigment particles dispersed in a solvent, and novel processes for its manufacture. ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6927282 | Clarification of protein precipitate suspensions using anionic polymeric flocculants Protein suspensions comprising soluble and insoluble components are purified via flocculation with anionic polymers, such as polyacrylamides, potato starch, or modified cellulose. The procedure improves the efficiency of solid/liquid separations and can minimize or ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6921509 | Composite interlayer for laminated glass A composite interlayer suitable for using laminated glass includes a layer of plasticized polyvinyl butyral sandwiched between second and third polymeric layers. In a preferred embodiment, at least one and preferably both of the second and third layers are less than... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6918292 | Cement expansion/contraction test method An apparatus for measuring volumetric changes in cement as the cement is exposed to pressures and temperatures to simulate down-hole conditions, in a high-pressure high-temperature chamber is described. The apparatus is described a mold having a first section adjace... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6919495 | Chimeric cauliflower mosaic virus 35S-arabidopsis actin 8 promoters and methods of using them The present invention relates to novel plant expression constructs. More specifically the present invention provides DNA constructs comprising 5′ regulatory sequences for modulating the expression of operably linked genes in plants. ... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6916605 | Methods for producing members of specific binding pairs A member of a specific binding pair (sbp) is identified by expressing DNA encoding a genetically diverse population of such sbp members in recombinant host cells in which the sbp members are displayed in functional form at the surface of a secreted recombinant genet... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6916970 | Transgenic plants comprising antifungal polypeptides from alfalfa and methods for controlling plant pathogenic fungi Transgenic plants and host cells comprising antifungal polypeptides, isolated from alfalfa plants, are shown to possess antifungal activity. DNA encoding the polypeptides was cloned into vectors for transformation of plant, therby providing a method of inhibiting fu... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6913184 | Alloy composition and method for low temperature fluxless brazing A family of low temperature brazing alloys wherein the alloy is utilized in the form of a filler metal or shim and consists of electroplated nickel on zinc shimstock, wherein the zinc shimstock includes zinc, aluminum and silicon, with or without a small amount of l... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6912511 | Method of monitoring market liquidity The present invention provides market participants the ability to infer the current internal state, i.e., the depth and activity of active buyers and sellers, in a variety of markets, such as double-auction markets. The invention does so by measuring certain average... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6906779 | Process for roll-to-roll manufacture of a display by synchronized photolithographic exposure on a substrate web This invention relates to an electrophoretic display or a liquid crystal display and novel processes for its manufacture. The electrophoretic display (EPD) of the present invention comprises microcups of well-defined shape, size and aspect ratio and the microcups ar... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6906299 | Cooperating paperboard blanks for forming a microwave heating food container A container for microwave heating of a food product, and a method of fabricating such a container, wherein the container includes a tub assembly having a moisture-impervious floor and one or more sidewalls. A quantity of food product, such as popcorn, is placed in a... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6905724 | Derivatization of support surfaces The present invention relates to a process for derivatizing supports on a carriers, wherein a functional group is activated on a support surface by reaction with an activating reagent and then reacted with an amine component. The invention also relates to a support ... | 06/14/2005 |
| PP15781 | Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Esperanto Improved’ A new variety of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Esperanto Improved,’ having a uniform canopy of dark pink-purple/white striped single type flowers with a yellow/green disc. The new variety exhibits medium vigor with a free branching and uniform spreading habi... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6904222 | Optical fiber splice protection apparatus for use in optical fiber hydrophone array An optical fiber splice protection apparatus that allows optical fiber to be spliced and placed in position on a mandrel in cases of assembling a module or repairing optical fiber that has been broken. The present invention comprises a splice protector affixed to a ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6898983 | Mechanical multiplier for a strain gage on a derrick A strain gage apparatus for measuring the load applied to a derrick leg mechanically multiplies the deflection or distortion of a strain gage. The apparatus attaches to the derrick leg at two points that are spaced about five feet apart. Accumulated strain along the... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6897186 | Composition and method for dual function soil grouting excavating or boring fluid An excavation fluid composition useful for enlarging a cavity in the earth includes a synthetic polymer and sodium silicate. The excavation fluid composition is formulated so as to enable the fluid in contact with unstable or sandy soils in the selected areas of the... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6897255 | Latex compositions containing ethylenically unsaturated esters of long-chain alkenols and applications thereof Novel latex or emulsion compositions containing internally plasticizing and crosslinkable long-chain alkenol ester monomers are disclosed and claimed. Preferred embodiments include latex formed from acrylate or methacrylate esters of long-chain alkenols. A process f... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6897020 | Methods and compositions for elucidating relative protein expression levels in cells The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions for the identification of differential protein expression patterns and concomitantly the active genetic regions that are directly or indirectly involved in different tissue types, disease states, or... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6894149 | Anti-HLA-DA antibodies and the methods of using thereof This invention provides anti-HLA-DR antibodies and the methods of use thereof for the treatment of leukemia or lymphomas, or solid tumors such as ovarian cancer or melanoma. ... | 05/17/2005 |
| PP15754 | Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Chisel Time Pink’ A new variety of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Chisel Time Pink,’ having a good uniform canopy of white quill single flowers with pink spoon tips and a light green disc. The new variety has a medium tall vigor, free branching, uniform spreading habit and goo... | 05/10/2005 |
| PP15755 | Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Vamp Time Dark Pink’ A new variety of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Vamp Time Dark Pink,’ having a good uniform canopy of dark pink decorative flowers. The new variety has a medium vigor, free branching, with a uniform spreading habit and good foliage presentation. ... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6885495 | Electrophoretic display with in-plane switching The present invention relates to an improved EPD which comprises the in plane switching mode. More specifically, the EPD of the present invention comprises isolated cells formed from microcups of well defined size, shape and aspect ratio and the movement of the part... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6882158 | Series arc fault diagnostic for aircraft wiring A device for measuring the AC voltage drop across a series of connections under load with no direct electrical contact to the conductors. The presence of a substantial resistance at series contacts is indicative of a series arcing fault. The device comprises a capac... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6881725 | Method for treating pain The present invention is directed to a method of treating pain. The method comprises administering to a subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of a P2X receptor antagonist. The methods of the present invention are useful in reducing pain... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6877812 | Support for a seating device A support apparatus is provided for use in the field of workstation design. The support apparatus is movably attachable to a seating device to selectively provide both dorsal and ventral support to a seated user. The support apparatus is movable, by a user in the se... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6878818 | Modified ubiquitin regulatory system A modified ubiquitin regulatory system which lacks heatshock elements and so is not heat inducible can be used to regulate expression of a structural gene under the control thereof, e.g. by introducing an appropriate DNA construct into plant tissue. ... | 04/12/2005 |
| PP15714 | Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Chisel Time Cerise’ A new variety of pot Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Chisel Time Cerise,’ having a good uniform canopy of cerise pink spoon tip single flowers. The new variety has a medium tall vigor, free branching, uniform spreading habit and good foliage presentation. ... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6875350 | Chitosan enhanced dewatering bag A chitosan enhanced dewatering bag reduces the amount of silt, sedimentation and suspended solids from incoming water. The dewatering bag includes a first permeable membrane having a first open end or opening, and one or more applications of chitosan located within ... | 04/05/2005 |
| PP15710 | Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Vamp Time Bronze’ A new variety of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Vamp Time Bronze,’ having a good uniform canopy of bronze decorative flowers. The new variety has a medium vigor, free branching, with a uniform spreading habit and good foliage presentation. ... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6875351 | Methods and apparatus for oil demulsification and separation of oil and suspended solids from produced water Methods and apparatus for demulsifying oil in water by dilution and impact, and for separation of the oil and suspended solids by dissolved gas floatation, are described. A produced water treating system is also described. The produced water treating system may incl... | 04/05/2005 |
