Bizarre Patents
Process For Propelling Foodstuffs or the Like into a Crowd
A method of launching foodstuffs into a crowd for promotional and entertainment purposes.
PatentStorm News
Make the Most of Our Site
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Registered users: Manage your profile.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7533309 | Testing memories using algorithm selection A method of performing a built-in-self-test (BIST) of at least one memory element of a circuit is disclosed. In a specific example, a determination is made during running of a BIST whether one or more algorithms are to be run. If any algorithm is not designated for ... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7533211 | Cross-bar switching in an emulation environment A system and method are disclosed for crossbar switching in an emulation environment. The switch is designed to coordinate scheduling between different crossbars in the system and to be dynamically reconfigurable during operation. In one aspect, a crossbar switch in... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7532234 | Automatic analysis and adjustment of digital images upon acquisition In one aspect, an application analyzes and adjusts image data (e.g., pixel data) automatically upon acquiring (e.g., from a source such as a digital camera) a digital image. Adjustments can be based on, for example, image orientation, red-eye detection, blurriness, ... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7531635 | MATER-protein specific antibodies and methods of use Disclosed herein are novel nucleic acid and protein sequences that are essential to fertility. In particular, human Mater cDNA and protein sequences are provided. Functional MATER is required for female fertility; zygotes that arise from Mater null oocytes do not pr... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7530904 | Golf club head having movable weights One embodiment of a golf club head having movable weights includes a body with a face plate positioned at a forward portion of the golf club head, a sole positioned at a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown positioned at a top portion of the golf club head ... | 05/12/2009 |
| PP19996 | Viola plant named ‘Heartthrob’ A new and distinct Viola plant characterized by large heart shaped leaves with a large center purple brown blotch and deep green edges, and excellent vigor. ... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7530062 | Optimizing compiler transforms for a high level shader language A high level shader language compiler incorporates transforms to optimize shader code for graphics processing hardware. An instruction reordering transform determines instruction encapsulations of dependent instructions that reduce concurrent register usage by the s... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7529481 | Linear optical sampling methods and apparatus An optical data signal can be sampled by linearly combining the optical data signal with optical sampling pulses, and delivering the combination to first and second balanced detectors. The optical data signal and the optical sampling pulse are configured to have a f... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7529302 | Four motion vector coding and decoding in bi-directionally predicted interlaced pictures For interlaced B-fields or interlaced B-frames, an encoder/decoder uses 4MV coding. For example, 4MV is used in one-direction prediction modes (forward or backward modes), but not in other available prediction modes (e.g., direct, interpolated). Using 4MV allows mor... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7528296 | Generation of plants with altered oil content The present invention is directed to plants that display an altered oil content phenotype due to altered expression of a HIO1004 nucleic acid. The invention is further directed to methods of generating plants with an altered oil content phenotype. ... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7528295 | Generation of plants with altered oil content The present invention is directed to plants that display an altered oil content phenotype due to altered expression of a HIO32.3 nucleic acid. The invention is further directed to methods of generating plants with an altered oil content phenotype. ... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7528242 | Methods and compositions comprising GFP The invention relates to methods and compositions utilizing Renilla green fluorescent proteins (rGFP), and Ptilosarcus green fluorescent proteins (pGFP). In particular, the invention relates to the use of Renilla GFP or Ptilosarcus GFP pr... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7528196 | Polyalkenamer compositions and golf balls prepared therefrom A golf ball that includes (a) a core comprising a center; (b) an outer cover layer; and (c) one or more intermediate layers; wherein at least one of the core, the outer cover layer, or the intermediate layer comprises a composition that includes (i) at least one pol... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7527936 | Modulators of angiogenesis The present invention relates to regulation of angiogenesis. The invention further relates to methods for identifying and using agents, including small organic molecules, antibodies, peptides, cyclic peptides, nucleic acids, antisense nucleic acids, RNAi, and ribozy... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7527797 | 0139 conjugate vaccines The invention pertains to conjugates of the capsular polysaccharide of Vibrio cholerae O139, or a structurally and/or immunologically related oligo- or poly-saccharide, and a carrier. These conjugates are useful as pharmaceutical compositions and/or vaccines ... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7526894 | Door and method of manufacturing A door can comprise first and second panel sections for mounting to a doorframe for pivoting about an upright door pivot axis. A hinge for coupling the door to the door frame can comprise a spine with an elongated passageway comprising first and second hinge receivi... | 05/05/2009 |
| D591477 | Edible fruit product in the shape of a flying saucer | 05/05/2009 |
| 7526750 | Object-based systematic state space exploration of software The state space of modeled software can be explored using an object-based systematic state explorer. The object-based model can perform well even in light of the complexities of concurrent software. During state space exploration, differences between states can be s... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7525015 | Prevention of transgene escape in genetically modified perennials Genes can be introduced into plants that confer desirable traits such as, drought and stress tolerance, insect and pest resistance, as well as environmental qualities such as phyto-remediation. However, possibility for transgene escape to wild and non-transformed sp... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7524936 | Mitogenic oxygenase regulators The present invention relates to new genes encoding for the production of novel nox enzyme proteins involved in generation of reactive oxygen intermediates that affect cell division. The present invention also provides vectors containing these genes, cells transfect... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7524642 | Assays for identifying ubiquitin agents and for identifying agents that modify the activity of ubiquitin agents Provided are methods and compositions for assaying for ubiquitin agents that are enzymatic components of ubiquitin-mediated proteolysis and, more particularly, methods and compositions for assaying for agents that modulate the activity of such ubiquitin agents. ... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7523514 | Accessory support for a stretcher An accessory support system adapted for use with a stretcher with a mattress, the mattress being supported by a frame. A segment of an elongated rail member is spaced apart from the mattress a sufficient distance to enable an accessory support mounted on the segment... | 04/28/2009 |
| D591027 | Edible fruit product in the shape of a planet | 04/28/2009 |
| D591026 | Edible fruit product in the shape of a rocketship | 04/28/2009 |
| 7523372 | Phase shifter with reduced linear dependency A method is disclosed for the automated synthesis of phase shifters. Phase shifters comprise circuits used to remove effects of structural dependencies featured by pseudo-random test pattern generators driving parallel scan chains. Using a concept of duality, the me... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7521242 | Host cells deficient for mismatch repair and their use in methods for inducing homologous recombination using single-stranded nucleic acids Methods are disclosed herein for inducing homologous recombination in a host cell comprising a target nucleic acid, using a single-stranded nucleic acid molecule. The single-stranded nucleic acid molecule has a sufficient number of nucleotides homologous to the targ... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7521192 | EDG: modulators of lymphocyte activation and migration The present invention relates to regulation of lymphocyte activation and migration. More particularly, the present invention is directed to nucleic acids encoding EDG family GPCR proteins, e.g., EDG-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8, which are involved in modulation of lymp... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7521177 | Flavivirus detection methods employing recombinant antigens comprising a Japanese encephalitis (JEV) signal sequence The present invention encompasses isolated nucleic acids containing transcriptional units which encode a signal sequence of one flavivirus and an immunogenic flavivirus antigen of a second flavivirus. The invention further encompasses a nucleic acid and protein vacc... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7521063 | Multiple CPG oligodeoxynucleotides and their use to induce an immune response Compositions including multiple oligodeoxynucleotides with a CpG motif are disclosed herein. The compositions can include either D or K type oligodeoxynucleotides. These compositions are of use in inducing an immune response in a large percentage of the individuals ... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7520411 | Portable fluid-transporting system The present invention concerns embodiments of a portable fluid-transporting system for mounting on a land-driven vehicle, such as a loader, and methods for their use. In an illustrated embodiment, a fluid-transporting device includes at least one fluid container, or... | 04/21/2009 |
| PP19946 | Coreopsis plant named ‘Gold Nugget’ A new and distinct Coreopsis plant named ‘Gold Nugget’ characterized by prolific, large, bright yellow and maroon daisy-type flowers, grass green foliage, very free branching and flowering, long bloom time, and a mounding habit. ... | 04/21/2009 |
| PP19938 | Bergenia plant named ‘Solar Flare’ A new and distinct Bergenia plant characterized by foliage with a broad, yellow, variegated margin on new growth, large, bright pink flowers, red winter leaf color, and excellent vigor. ... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7517699 | Positive detection lateral-flow apparatus and method for small and large analytes Methods and devices for the detection and/or quantification of an analyte in a sample are provided. These are positive detection methods and devices, in that the more analyte is present in the sample, the stronger the signal that is provided. Devices of the inventio... | 04/14/2009 |
| PP19922 | Willow oak tree named ‘QPSTJ’ A Willow Oak tree named ‘QPSTJ’ having an upswept branching habit, dense canopy, dominant central leader, unique red fall color, and relatively fast growth rate, and also capable of being reproduced reliably using softwood cutting methods. ... | 04/14/2009 |
| PP19921 | Hedychium plant named ‘Tahitian Flame’ A new and distinct cultivar of Hedychium plant characterized by striking, strongly variegated leaves, showy fragrant flowers, repeat blooming, and excellent vigor. ... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7516165 | Dynamic synchronization of tables Each node in a network accessing a common database caches a copy of the database tables it uses and updates those tables based on changes made by other nodes in a coherent cache, i.e., those node that also have a copy of the tables in their cache. When a new node jo... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7514415 | Method of treating inflammatory arthropathies with suppressors of CpG oligonucleotides The present disclosure relates to oligodeoxynucleotides that suppress an immune response. Methods are disclosed for preventing or treating inflammatory arthropathies by administering a therapeutically effective amount of a suppressive oligodeoxynucleotide. ... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7514414 | Suppressors of CpG oligonucleotides and methods of use The present disclosure relates to oligodeoxynucleotides that suppress an immune response. Methods are disclosed for preventing or treating an immune-mediated disorder, such as, but not limited to, an autoimmune disease, by administering a therapeutically effective a... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7514082 | Anti-viral VSF protein and hybridoma producing the same Disclosed are a novel virus suppressing factor (VSF) protein having antiviral activity against a variety of viruses and a hybridoma secreting such a VSF protein. In addition, the present invention discloses a pharmaceutical composition comprising the VSF protein for... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7513296 | Clustered investment-casting shells for casting thin-walled golf club-heads of titanium alloy Investment-casting shells are disclosed that have at least one cluster of individual club-head casting molds for casting thin-walled, titanium alloy club-heads at high process yield and low material usage. The shells have respective combinations of cluster configura... | 04/07/2009 |
