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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7795504 | Coordinated decrease and increase of gene expression of more than one gene using transgenic constructs The present invention is directed to nucleic acid molecules and nucleic acid constructs, and other agents associated with simultaneous up- and down-regulation of expression of RNAs. Specifically it includes methods of simultaneously enhancing the expression of a fir... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7786351 | Recombinant DNA constructs and methods for controlling gene expression The present invention provides molecular constructs and methods for use thereof, including constructs including heterologous miRNA recognition sites, constructs for gene suppression including a gene suppression element embedded within an intron flanked on one or on ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7786350 | Recombinant DNA constructs compressing engineered plant microRNAs and methods for controlling gene expression The present invention provides constructs containing engineered miRNAs or miRNA precursors derived from a maize miR408b, transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing such constructs, and methods for their use. ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7485770 | Methods of introgressing nucleic acid molecules associated with soybean cyst nematode resistance into soybean The present invention is in the field of soybean genetics. More specifically, the invention relates to nucleic acid molecules from regions the soybean genome, which are associated with soybean cyst nematode resistance. The invention also relates to proteins encoded ... | 02/03/2009 |
| D583486 | Fence post | 12/23/2008 |
| 7444243 | Probabilistic method for determining nucleic acid coding features The present invention is in the field of bioinformatics, particularly as it pertains to gene prediction. More specifically, the invention relates to the probabilistic analysis of nucleic acid sequences for the determination of coding features, including determinatio... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7423203 | Method of increasing yield in a plant and genes useful therefor A method of changing the activity of hexokinases in a plant sink comprising introducing into the plant a gene encoding a fungal hexokinase. In the method, the gene is expressed in the plant seed tissue to produce the protein, thereby changing characteristics of hexo... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7410800 | Transgenic plants with increased glycine-betaine Disclosed herein are transgenic plants and seed having an exogenous DNA which expresses a GB1 protein that imparts increased glycine-betaine content in plants. ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7365185 | Genomic plant sequences and uses thereof The present invention discloses rice genomic promoter sequences. The promoters are particularly suited for use in rice and other cereal crops. Methods of modifying, producing, and using the promoters are also disclosed. The invention further discloses compositions, ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7314974 | Expression of microbial proteins in plants for production of plants with improved properties Recombinant constructs and methods useful for improvement of plants are provided. In particular, recombinant constructs comprising promoters functional in plant cells positioned for expression of polynucleotides encoding polypeptides from microbial sources are provi... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7229034 | Seed crusher A seed crusher e.g. useful in methods for high throughput analysis of seeds, comprises a horizontal well plate with at least one well for receiving a tube; an open-topped tube for lining each well wherein each tube is oriented for receiving a vertical reciprocating ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7166771 | Coordinated decrease and increase of gene expression of more than one gene using transgenic constructs The present invention is directed to nucleic acid molecules and nucleic acid constructs, and other agents associated with simultaneous up- and down-regulation of expression of RNAs. Specifically it includes methods of simultaneously enhancing the expression of a fir... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7154021 | Nucleic acid molecules and other molecules associated with soybean cyst nematode resistance The present invention is in the field of soybean genetics. More specifically, the invention relates to nucleic acid molecules from regions the soybean genome, which are associated with soybean cyst nematode resistance. The invention also relates to proteins encoded ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7105654 | Ethylene receptor gene from and its use The present invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid sequence from a soybean plant (Glycine max) encoding an ethylene receptor polypeptide. The present invention also relates to methods for reducing an ethylene-induced abscission of reproductive structur... | 09/12/2006 |
| 6990501 | Method for organizing laboratory information in a database The present invention is in the field of database information organization. More specifically, the present invention relates to the organization of laboratory procedure information for use in a database. ... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6838244 | Fluorescent oligonucleotides and uses thereof Oligonucleotide molecules labeled with a plurality of fluorophores of one or more types embedded in the backbone of said oligonucleotide, wherein at least one of said fluorophores is not located at either the 3′ or 5′ terminus of said oligonucleotide. The invent... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6833447 | Myxococcus xanthus genome sequences and uses thereof The present invention relates to nucleic acid sequences from the bacterium, Myxococcus xanthus and, in particular, to genomic DNA sequences. The invention encompasses nucleic acid molecules present in non-coding regions as well as nucleic acid molecules that ... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6617112 | Methods for gene array analysis of nuclear runoff transcripts Methods for determining transcription rate of mRNA in eukaryotic cells using nuclear runoff transcription where labeled RNA molecules are hybridized against an array of at least 500 nucleic acid molecule probes representing at least part of the genome of ... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6293045 | Biodegradable mulch mat Mulch mat comprising an air and water-permeable, light-impermeable, open celled, composite of granular material and biodegradable fibers in a binder matrix prepared from a foam precursor. Disclosed biodegradable fibers include cellulosic fibers such as sh... | 09/25/2001 |
| 5525751 | System for moving a submerged web Apparatus for moving a submerged web through a liquid, comprising a cylindrical tube with ends adapted to prevent fluid flow out of said ends and/or with a peripheral area containing a plurality of uniformly sized and spaced apertures. A liquid pump, e.g.... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5517338 | Composite mirrors Composite mirrors on a substrate comprising a mixture of up to 20 percent of polymer and at least 80 percent of metal clusters, e.g. of gold, palladium or silver, which have a nominal diameter less than 100 nanometers and which are agglomerated in a layer... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5500759 | Electrochromic materials and displays Dispersions of electrically conductive particles useful for preparing electrically conductive, essentially ionically isolative composite layers having electrically conductive particles dispersed in a polymer matrix. Composite layers can be used in laminat... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5458955 | Metal/polymer laminates having an anionomeric polymer film layer Metal/polymer laminates prepared from essentially insoluble anionomeric polymer film layer with catalytic metal, e.g. palladium, exchanged into surface acid groups which can be reduced to provide catalytic metal clusters for catalyzing electroless deposit... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5424009 | Catalytic, crosslinked polymeric films for electroless deposition of metal Catalytically inert, crosslinked polymeric films adapted to be activated to catalyze electroless deposition of metal by application of heat are formed from solutions of hydroxy-functionalized polymer, preferred polymers include hydroxy-reactive crosslinki... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5411795 | Electroless deposition of metal employing thermally stable carrier polymers A method for electroless deposition of metal onto a nonconductive surface of a substrate is disclosed. According to the method, the surface is contacted with a nonaqueous carrier polymer mixture comprising (a) an organic solvent, (b) a catalytic compound ... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5409582 | Silver bath waste treatment apparatus and method Apparatus and methods for removing silver and copper ions from purge streams from silver replacement processes by separately electrowinning silver and copper where silver removal is first effected in an electrowinning cell having a cathode/calomel referen... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5403649 | Fabricating metal articles from printed images Methods for fabricating two-dimensional imaged metal articles on webs by electroless deposition of metal onto a catalytic pattern rotogravurely printed onto moving webs travelling at linear speeds of up to 500 meters/minute using low viscosity catalytic i... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5393928 | Shielded cable assemblies Lower weight shielded cable assemblies with an enhanced level of shielding effectiveness, e.g. in the range of 0.1 MHz to 20 GHz, comprising a core of at least one insulated conductor element overwrapped with metallized fabric, e.g. characterized as havin... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5348574 | Metal-coated polyimide Electroless deposition-catalyzing film-forming solutions comprising polyamic acid and noble metal, e.g. palladium complexed with ammonia, in an aprotic solvent, e.g. N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone with a surfactant. Such solutions are used to provide articles hav... | 09/20/1994 |
| 4938607 | Sack-forming sheet Thermoplastic sheets having a draw tape within peripheral hems are gatherable into sacks. Such sheets are useful for disposable kitchen liners, tablecloths, leaf-collecting bags, etc.... | 07/03/1990 |
| 4861668 | Process for coating urethane substrates A process for coating molded urethane articles comprising applying a coating of an allyloxy activated free-radical polymerizable coating composition containing a free-radical initiator and a metal drier reversibly deactivated with a strong acid.... | 08/29/1989 |
| 4861881 | Polyglycidamides The polyglycidamides are epoxy derivatives of cyclic ureas such as glycouril and aminotriazines such as melamine and guanamines. They are prepared from cyclic ureas and aminotriazines by methylolating with formaldehyde, etherifying with an alcohol, transe... | 08/29/1989 |
| 4861650 | Polyimide laminates Polyimide laminates are prepared from solutions of maleimide resins comprising a mixture of maleimides and maleamic acids, e.g., greater than about 45% bismaleimide and up to about 40% bis-maleamic acid and a stabilizing amount of polyamine. The bismaleim... | 08/29/1989 |
| 4839427 | Resin systems cured with blocked acid catalysts Resin systems cured with blocked acid catalysts formed by reaction of sulfonic acids with glycidamides. The blocked acids are used as catalysts and provide viscosity stability and pot life without significant decrease in catalytic activity in comparison w... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4839325 | Stabilized metal drier Fluorinated pentanedione-stabilized metal driers provide coating compositions of extended pot life. Allyloxy activated surface coatings of free radical-polymerizable compounds having fluorinated pentanedione stabilized metal drier and peroxide free radica... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4826923 | Allyloxy activated surface coatings Metal drier moderated to provide compositions of extended pot life by at least one compound of niobium, zirconium, titanium, tungsten, boron, silicon, phosphorus or aluminum. Coating compositions of free radical polymerizable compounds and moderated metal... | 05/02/1989 |
| 4816535 | Allyloxy activated surface coatings Allyolxy activated surface coatings of free radical-polymerizable compounds having fugitive acid stabilized metal drier and peroxide free radical initiator form durable films over urethane substrates.... | 03/28/1989 |
| 4816512 | Maleimide resin composition comprising polyamine, maleimide and maleamic acid Soluble maleimide resins comprise a mixture of maleimides and maleamic acids, e.g. greater than about 45% bismaleimide and up to about 40% bis-maleamic acid. Such resins are soluble in solvents such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone and toluene. Stable resi... | 03/28/1989 |
| 4810757 | Allyloxy activated surface coatings Metal drier moderated to provide compositions of extended pot life by at least one molybdenum compound. Coating compositions of free radical polymerizable compounds and moderated metal drier exhibit lower propensity to yellowing.... | 03/07/1989 |
| 4808646 | Maleimide-maleamic acid resin solution Solutions of maleimide resins comprising a mixture of bismaleimides and low but solubilizing amounts of maleamic acids are provided at high solids levels, e.g. at least about 50%. Such solutions which comprise common solvents such as acetone, methyl ethyl... | 02/28/1989 |
