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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7934144 | High-speed analog-to-digital conversion with improved robustness to timing uncertainty A method and system using the principle of generalized maximum likelihood estimation to resolve sample timing uncertainties that are associated with the decoding of communication signals. By using generalized maximum likelihood estimation, sample timing uncertainty ... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7923641 | Communication cable comprising electrically isolated patches of shielding material A tape can comprise a two-sided strip of dielectric material, with patches of electrical conductive material adhering to each side. Patches on one side can be longitudinally offset from patches on the opposite side. The patches can be electrically isolated from one ... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7918386 | Cash letter print verification A printed cash letter includes a machine-readable identifier, such as a barcode, identifying the cash letter. Upon printing, information from the identifier is read and stored in a first record. To determine whether the cash letter is a duplicate, a check presentmen... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7897776 | Sulfonamide containing compounds for treatment of inflammatory disorders Provided are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment or prophylaxis of an inflammatory condition, in particular asthma. The compounds are of the general Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, prodrug or derivative thereof: | 03/01/2011 |
| 7881996 | Method and system for screening financial transactions Efficiently screening ACH items and providing an indicator of the screening result. Electronic files, which can be in the NACHA file format, comprise ACH items. A gateway operator or an originating financial institution can screen each ACH item using a screening sof... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7857482 | Linear lighting apparatus with increased light-transmission efficiency The present invention provides for a linear lighting apparatus. The apparatus includes a plurality of light emitting diodes, a primary optical assembly, and a secondary optical assembly. The light emitting diodes produce light towards the primary optical assembly. T... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7816563 | Method for preparing hypocrellin Improved methods of preparing hypocrellin B from 4,9-dihydroxy-3,10-perylenequinones are described. ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7813605 | Data communication cable comprising filling matrix and method of fabrication A data communication cable can comprise multiple pairs of twisted conductors. A jacket that extends along the outside surface of the cable can define a longitudinal core, internal to the cable. The conductor pairs can be disposed in the core of the cable along with ... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7802717 | Electronic image cash letter monitoring Monitoring an electronic check processing status of an image cash letter (“ICL”) and items in the ICL includes processing each ICL item by performing at least one electronic check processing event in connection with the item. For each electronic check processing... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7801919 | Method and system for providing database management system tools Providing a centralized process for accessing and implementing database management tools. These tools may be either developed by a vendor of the database management system, a third party, or by the enterprise implementing the database management tools. The system wo... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7795493 | Porcine animals lacking any expression of functional alpha 1, 3 galactosyltransferase The present invention is a porcine animal, tissue, organ, cells and cell lines, which lack any expression of functional alpha 1,3 galactosyltransferase (alpha1,3GT). These animals, tissues, organs and cells can be used in xenotransplantation and for other medical pu... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7785839 | Methods to manufacture 1,3-dioxolane nucleosides This application provides a process for preparing enantiomerically pure β-D-dioxolane nucleosides. In particular, a new synthesis of (−)-DAPD, suitable for large scale development, is described. In one embodiment the invention provides a process for preparing a s... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7783508 | Method and system for refining vending operations based on wireless data A system coupled to one or more vending machines, such as soft drink vending machines, via a wireless data link can acquire operational vending data, for example sales data, hardware status, and product temperature. The system can compile data from multiple vending ... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7767057 | Deinking blends for use in reduced alkali systems The present invention relates to methods and compositions for deinking waste paper, optionally in non-alkaline or low-alkaline systems. Deinking compositions are provided that include a blend of an alkoxylated fatty alcohol and a fatty acid. The compositions may fur... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7758561 | Microporation of tissue for delivery of bioactive agents A method of enhancing the permeability of a biological membrane, including the skin or mucosa of an animal or the outer layer of a plant to a permeant is described utilizing microporation of selected depth and optionally one or more of sonic, electromagnetic, mechan... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7750243 | Water blocked communication cable comprising filling compound and method of fabrication A water blocked communication cable has an outer jacket defining an interior space, a plurality of conductors, such as a plurality of twisted conductor pairs, disposed within the interior space, and a thixotropic, cold pumpable filling compound disposed within the i... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7745192 | Prothrombin activating protein The invention relates to snake venom protease polypeptides and nucleic acid sequences encoding same. This invention also relates to methods of making and using the snake venom proteases, e.g., to promote haemostasis and prevent blood loss such as during surgery or f... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7732180 | Porcine Forssman synthetase protein, cDNA, genomic organization, and regulatory region The present invention provides porcine Forssman synthetase (FSM synthase) (Globoside α-N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase) protein, cDNA, and genomic DNA sequence. Furthermore, the present invention includes porcine animals, tissue and organs as well as cells and ce... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7725079 | Method and system for automatic control in an interference cancellation device Signals propagating on an aggressor communication channel can cause detrimental interference in a victim communication channel. A signal processing circuit can generate an interference cancellation signal that, when applied to the victim communication channel, cance... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7709761 | Electrical device cradle with multiple integral support regions An electrical device can include a cradle having a plurality of integral cradle support regions. A trough is formed through each cradle support region. Each cradle support region includes an aperture that is configured to receive an actuator assembly. Each actuator ... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7709514 | Therapeutic molecules and methods-1 Methods of inhibiting the cytokine or biological activity of Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor (MIF) comprising contacting MIF with a compound of formula (I) as defined herein, is provided. The invention also relates to methods of treating diseases or condition... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7709206 | Compositions, methods and systems for inferring bovine breed or trait Methods, compositions, and systems are provided for managing bovine subjects in order to maximize their individual potential performance and edible meat value, and to maximize profits obtained in marketing the bovine subjects. The methods and systems draw an inferen... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7708942 | Method and apparatus for controlled reoxygenation A method and apparatus for performing coronary perfusion and cardiac reoxygenation that enables accurate control of oxygen levels in blood used for the coronary circulation. Deoxygenated blood and oxygenated blood are collected and oxygen levels are measured by sens... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7687659 | Process for the separation of probucol derivatives Provided are methods for the separation of mono-substituted probucol derivatives from a mixture of both mono- and di-substituted probucol derivatives. In particular, methods are provided for the separation of mono-carboxy substituted probucol derivatives from a mixt... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7686209 | Cash letter print streams with audit data Producing print streams for efficiently generating properly formatted and ordered paper cash letters comprises print stream file that includes electronic form definitions for each cash letter document. The cash letter documents can include a cover page, one or more ... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7683049 | Carbapenem antibacterials with gram-negative activity and processes for their preparation The present invention provides β-methyl carbapenem compounds and pharmaceutical compositions useful in the treatment of bacterial infections and methods for treating such infections using such compounds and/or compositions, wherein the compounds are generally of th... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7680505 | Telemetry gateway A service provider uses a telemetry gateway to communicate with radio communication devices using various incompatible short message service (SMS) protocols. A communication, from the service provider to a radio communication device, passes through the telemetry gat... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7680471 | System and method for prolonging wireless data product's life Digital upgrade system and method for translating analog commands and digital commands in wireless customer services premises equipment (CPE). The digital upgrade system receives a command from a CPE Host and translates the command from analog to digital in order to... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7674994 | Method and apparatus for sorting metal A system for sorting metals from a batch of mixed material scrap includes an array of inductive proximity detectors, a processing computer and a sorting mechanism. The inductive proximity detectors identify the location of the metal pieces and the processing compute... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7659486 | Method and apparatus for sorting contaminated glass A method, apparatus and system for sorting contaminated glass from a stream of glass particles used light of a wavelength suited to inducing fluorescence in the contaminated glass pieces. Automatic cleaning mechanisms are included in some embodiments to facilitate r... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7659106 | Non-homogeneous systems for the resolution of enantiomeric mixtures The present invention relates to a process for the biocatalyst-mediated enantioselective conversion of enantiomeric mixtures of hydrophobic esters using a biphasic solvent system. More particularly, the present invention relates to the enzyme-mediated enantioselecti... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7658291 | Method and apparatus for sorting fine nonferrous metals and insulated wire pieces A system for sorting fine nonferrous metals and insulated copper wire from a batch of mixed fine nonferrous metals and insulated wire includes an array of inductive proximity detectors, a processing computer and a sorting mechanism. The inductive proximity detectors... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7655218 | Methods and compositions for detection and diagnosis of infectious diseases Methods and compositions for the detection and diagnosis of infectious diseases are provided. In particular, efficient and sensitive methods and compositions for the detection of active mycobacterial disease are provided for distinguishing between individuals having... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7652039 | Methods of use and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of infectious disease Methods and compositions for treating disease caused by infectious agents, particularly tuberculosis. In particular, methods and compositions comprising substituted diamines for the treatment of infectious diseases are provided. In one embodiment, these methods and ... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7650285 | Method and system for adjusting digital audio playback sampling rate In a packet communication network, to compensate for rate mismatches between transmitting and receiving devices, an apparatus and method provides for adjusting the playback sampling rate and for monitoring the buffer. The receiving device will monitor its buffer; re... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7648970 | Inositol pyrophosphates, and methods of use thereof The present invention comprises compounds, compositions thereof, and methods capable of delivering modified inositol hexaphosphate (IHP) comprising an internal pyrophosphate ring to the cytoplasm of mammalian cells. In certain embodiments, the present invention rela... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7638723 | Toggle flange Electrical devices are described. ... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7637872 | Bone marrow aspiration and biomaterial mixing system Devices and methods for bone marrow aspiration, storage, and the combining of harvested marrow with biomaterials, therapeutic agents or medical devices are provided for the treatment or assessment on a variety of diseases or injuries. In a preferred embodiment, the ... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7635690 | HIV-1 mutations selected for by β-2′,3′-didehydro-2′,3′-dideoxy-5-fluorocytidine The present invention discloses a method for treating HIV that includes administering β-D-D4FC or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug to a human in need of therapy in combination or alternation with a drug that induces a mutation in HIV-1 at a location ... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7632828 | Gram-positive carbapenem antibacterials and processes for their preparation The present invention provides β-methyl carbapenem compounds and pharmaceutical compositions useful in the treatment of bacterial infections and methods for treating such infections using such compounds and/or compositions, wherein the compounds are generally of th... | 12/15/2009 |
