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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6709832 | Method of early diagnosis of carcinomas The present invention relates to a method for the early diagnosis of carcinomas and their preliminary stages, which comprises determining the overexpression of a cell cycle regulatory protein in a body sample. The invention also provides a kit usable for this purpos... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6972893 | Process for imagewise opening and filling color display components and color displays manufactured thereof This invention relates to the field of electrophoretic displays. In particular, it relates to imagewise opening, filling, and sealing multicolor display components and the manufacture of multicolor displays. ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6953579 | Chimeric virus-like particle or chimeric capsomers from BPV The present invention relates to chimeric virus-like particles (cVLPs) or chimeric capsomers (cCs) from BPV, fusion proteins and DNAs coding for said proteins and to the use of cVLPs or cCs for the immunization of ungulates, especially horses. ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6860717 | Axial turbine for aeronautical applications An axial turbine for aeronautical applications has a casing housing a stator, which is provided with an array of airfoil profiles, which are positioned angularly equidistant from one other about the axis of the turbine, define associated spaces between one another f... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6847938 | Method of exchanging goods over the internet A method and system is taught for coordinating the exchange of goods between parties over a communications network such as the internet. Users of the system can interact with a central computer to input data regarding items that they offer for exchange, as well as s... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6838082 | Vermiculture compositions A biodegradable wellbore fluid with an oleaginous phase including a linear paraffin having 11-18 carbon atoms, a non-oleaginous phase, an emulsifying agent and optionally a weighting agent. Use of the fluid while drilling allows bio-remediation of drill cuttings usi... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6833943 | Electrophoretic display and novel process for its manufacture This invention relates to an electrophoretic display comprising cells which are filled with charged particles dispersed in a solvent and are individually sealed with a polymeric sealing layer which is an integral part of the display and is curved. ... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6831770 | Electrophoretic display and novel process for its manufacture This invention relates to an electrophoretic display comprising cells which are filled with charged particles dispersed in a solvent and are individually sealed with a polymeric sealing layer. ... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6795512 | System for carrier phase tracking of coded symbols using reliability metrics for symbol estimates A system for carrier phase tracking of symbols. In an embodiment employing a feedback structure, a symbol derotator pre-rotates a symbol by a derotation phase. A symbol and reliability estimation engine provides, responsive to the pre-rotated symbol, an estimate of ... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6795138 | Transmissive or reflective liquid crystal display and novel process for its manufacture This invention relates to liquid crystal (LC) displays comprising cells of well-defined shape, size and aspect ratio which cells are filled with a liquid crystal composition preferably containing dichroic dye(s), and novel processes for their manufacture. ... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6788449 | 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. ... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6784953 | Transmissive or reflective liquid crystal display and novel process for its manufacture This invention relates to liquid crystal (LC) displays comprising cells of well-defined shape, size and aspect ratio which cells are filled with a liquid crystal composition preferably containing dichroic dye(s), and novel processes for their manufacture. ... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6773630 | Process for the gasification of heavy oil The present invention provides a process whereby a high viscosity hydrocarbonaceous material is fed to a gasifier for conversion to synthesis gas. The feedstock, steam, oxygen, and recycled gasification system water are all fed into the gasifier through a four strea... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6769093 | Synchronization of a communications system A receiver in which sync data detection logic detects unencoded sync data at block boundaries of blocks encoded symbols received over a communications channel. Based on the detection of the sync data, the sync data detection logic determine synchronization informati... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6765090 | Method for large-scale production of di(uridine 5')-tetraphosphate and salts thereof The present invention provides new methods for the synthesis of the therapeutic dinucleotide, P1,P4-di(uridine 5′-tetraphosphate), and demonstrates applicability to the production of large quantities. The methods of the present invention subs... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6762020 | Methods of diagnosing breast cancer Described herein are methods that can be used for diagnosis and prognosis of breast cancer. Also described herein are methods that can be used to screen candidate bioactive agents for the ability to modulate breast cancer. Additionally, methods and molecular targets... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6756492 | Nucleoside derivatives with photo-unstable protective groups The present invention relates to nucleoside derivatives having photolabile protective groups of general formula (I) in which R1=H, NO2, CN, OCH3, halogen, an alkyl, alkoxy or alkox... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6751008 | 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. ... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6751007 | Transflective electrophoretic display This invention relates to an electrophoretic display comprising isolated cells of well-defined shape, size and aspect ratio which cells are filled with charged pigment particles dispersed in a solvent, a backlight and optionally a background layer. The display may h... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6740465 | Imaging media containing heat developable photosensitive microcapsules Photothermally sensitive recording sheets for color imaging are disclosed comprising a transparent support sheet having a thermal slip layer disposed on one surface of the support and a heat sensitive image layer on the opposite surface of the support. A second opaq... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6730707 | Method for reducing intraocular pressure using indole derivatives The present invention provides a method of reducing intraocular pressure by administering pharmaceutical compositions comprising indole derivatives. The pharmaceutical compositions useful in this invention comprise indole derivatives and melatonin analogs of Formula... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6727959 | System of and method for gamma correction of real-time video A system and method for performing real-time gamma correction of video in which a pixel having multiple components, e.g., RGB components, can be gamma corrected through a single access to a lookup table. ... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6713458 | Therapeutic uses of di(uridine 5′)-tetraphosphate and salts thereof The present invention provides new methods for the synthesis of the therapeutic dinucleotide, P1,P4-di(uridine 5′-tetraphosphate), and demonstrates applicability to the production of large quantities. The methods of the present invention subs... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6712897 | Pre-blend composition, and method of making joint compound using same A pre-blend composition for preparation of joint compound including water, a cellulose ether thickener, and about 19% or less by weight of a salt selected from the group consisting of potassium carbonate, potassium sulfate, sodium acetate, and mixtures thereof, wher... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6703376 | Use of uridine triphosphates and related compounds for the prevention and treatment of pneumonia in immobilized patients A method of promoting drainage of mucous secretions in the congested airways of a bedridden/immobilized patient or an intubated/mechanically-ventilated patient is disclosed. The method comprises administering to the airways of the patient a uridine phosph... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6698237 | Use of stripping gas in flash regeneration solvent absorption systems A process and apparatus for separating the components of a hydrocarbon gas feed stream is disclosed. A multi-component hydrocarbon gas feed stream is contacted with a solvent in an absorber to produce a first overhead stream that is enriched in a first co... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6696425 | Method of treating dry eye disease with purinergic receptor agonists This invention is directed to a method of stimulating tear secretion and mucin production in eyes. The method comprises the step of administering to the eyes of a subject a composition comprising a compound of Formula I, II, III, or IV and its pharmaceuti... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6682890 | Methods of diagnosing and determining prognosis of colorectal cancer Described herein are methods that can be used for diagnosis and prognosis of colorectal cancer. Also described herein are methods that can be used to screen candidate bioactive agents for the ability to modulate colorectal cancer. Additionally, methods an... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6673779 | Method of treating ciliary dyskinesia with dinucleoside polyphosphate compounds or UTP analogues The present invention is directed to a method of stimulating ciliary beat frequency to promote mucociliary or cough clearance of retained mucus secretions from the lungs, sinuses, upper airways, ears, eyes, genito-urinary tract, spermatozoa, ovaries, fall... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6673544 | Method for the light-controlled synthesis of biochips The present invention relates to a method for the photolithographic synthesis of biochips in which photolabile protective groups of the 2-(2-nitrophenyl)ethyl type are used, whereby the irradiation step that is common in the photolithographic chip synthes... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6652760 | Internal filter for fischer-tropsch catalyst/wax separation The present invention encompasses a process for producing synthetic hydrocarbon products in a reactor. The focus of the present invention is on a novel filtering system for separating synthetic hydrocarbon products from catalyst within the reactor. The fi... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6624150 | Method of treating gastrointestinal tract disease with purinergic receptor agonists The invention provides a method of regulating water and mucin secretions and fluid transport in the gastrointestinal tract. The invention also provides a method for treating a gastrointestinal disease in which the mucosal barrier of the gastrointestinal s... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6624085 | Semiconductor structure, capacitor, mask and methods of manufacture thereof A method of fabricating a mask forms a rectangular opening within etch resistant material that overlays a substrate. The mask preferably comprises two layers of photoresist separated by a layer of light blocking material. One of the layers of photoresist ... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6613125 | Utilization of membranes and expander/compressors in gasification The invention is a process to recover a high pressure hydrogen rich gas stream from synthesis gas. The synthesis gas is separated into a hydrogen-enriched permeate and a hydrogen-depleted non-permeate by use of a membrane. The permeate experiences a subst... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6610942 | Switch assembly for food waste disposer A switch assembly usable in a food waste disposer is disclosed having several improvements over the prior art. The switch assembly positively retains an overload switch, making assembly of the switch into the disposer easier. The switch assembly includes ... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6589752 | Recombinant antigen of Taenia solium metacestodes This invention is directed to an isolated DNA sequence encoding an antigen of Taenia solium metacestodes. A 10 kDa antigen of Taenia solium metacestodes (TSM) has been shown to be specific for immunodiagnosis of Neurocysticercosis (NCC), which is an impor... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6588212 | Combustion turbine fuel inlet temperature management for maximum power outlet Syngas for use, as fuel in the combustion turbine of an IGCC process is heated to a maximum temperature of about 350° F. (177° C.) prior to entering the combustor. Non-combustible diluent gas and additional fuel with a high heating value is also added t... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6582917 | Method for controlling quality in the construction of oligomer grids The present invention relates to a method for controlling the quality of oligomer arrays, which is characterized in that a phosphate unit is fused to certain array positions, said phosphate unit being linked to a signal-generating reporter group, the degr... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6581838 | Optical scanner head for processing barcode data and method of manufacture A barcode scanning head includes a body portion having a first pathway for discharging light and a second pathway to receive light. The second pathway is disposed at an angle from the first pathway to form a fixed focal point position in front of the scan... | 06/24/2003 |
