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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7741463 | Method of preparing libraries of template polynucleotides The present invention relates to a method for preparing a library of template polynucleotides and use thereof in methods of solid-phase nucleic acid amplification. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for preparing a library of template polynucleotid... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7605098 | Low alkali, non-crystalline, vitreous silica fillers A substantially white powder for use as a filler and/or extender derived from by-products of manufacturing vitreous low alkali, low iron glass fibers, and a method for producing the powder. The filler has very low alkalinity and by virtue of its being essentially fr... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7601313 | Acid/microwave leaching of titanium ore and then flotation to recover titanium oxide concentrate A process of producing 99% plus titanium dioxide product by using conventional and microwave heating and leaching of the titanium compound feedstock using acid and oxidants. The solid residue from the leaching is used to produce the high quality titanium oxide by fr... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7544823 | Sunflower seeds with high delta-tocopherol content The present invention relates to sunflower seeds which have been genetically modified through two artificial induction cycles of mutations followed in each case by processes for the identification of mutant individuals which have the desired character. The disclosed... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7258974 | Transcription factor network discovery methods The invention is a new method to analyze nucleic acid-protein binding data in a systematic or statistical manner in order to determine the DNA binding regions for proteins which bind to DNA and are usually involved in the regulation of the expression of genes, and m... | 08/21/2007 |
| 6887490 | Gene therapy vehicle comprising dermal sheath tissue The invention herein described relates to a gene therapy vehicle, comprising dermal sheath tissue and/or cells derived from portions of hair follicles which show pluripotentiality, and which has use in the delivery of therapeutic agents to selected tissues and advan... | 05/03/2005 |
| 7460553 | Process for multiple access and multiple transmission of data in a multi-user system for the point to multipoint digital transmission of data over the electricity network This process applies to a number of user kits (A, B, . . . X) and a head-end kit (1) communicating over the electricity network (2) using an upstream channel and a downstream channel. In essence, the process comprises accessing by multiple user kits (A... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7442763 | Compositions for treating abnormalities in glomerular filtration, patent ductus arteriosus and osteoporosis The present invention relates to a composition of matter comprising novel prostaglandin E2 receptor antagonists, and their use in treatments for regulating the fluid filtration in the kidney, preventing bone mineral loss in osteoporosis and dental disease and additi... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7422177 | Sealing device for a flap track in a belly fairing of an aircraft for a flap-actuating shaft Sealing device for the flap track for the flap-actuating shaft, in the belly fairing of an aircraft, with a top hollow body 1 and a bottom hollow body 7 which are flexibly compressible, each comprising at least one interior chamber 2, 8 with ope... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7423959 | Process for synchronization in the downstream of multiple users in a point multipoint system with OFDM modulation The system in this invention is applicable to bi-directional communication over the electricity network between a head-end and a plurality of users, and permits the synchronization in time and frequency of multiple users in a multi-carrier OFDM communication system.... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7419680 | Calcium phosphate-based materials containing zinc, magnesium, fluoride and carbonate Compositions useful in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and for bone and fracture repair. Slow-releasing calcium phosphate-based materials are disclosed, incorporating Mg, Zn, F and carbonate, which will promote bone formation and inhibit bone resorption... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7419830 | Plural reaction chamber catalytic testing device and method for its use in catalyst testing A catalytic testing device comprising a reaction block comprising a set of reaction chambers, each chamber comprising a fluid inlet and outlet connected to an outgoing fluid duct connected to analysis means, fluid ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7412944 | Shark repelling field generating cord A cord having two electrodes for generating a shark-repelling electromagnetic field about a user. The cord is connected to a field generator supported by the user, and in use, maintains contact with surrounding water, even if the user is out of the water. ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7414538 | Detector assembly suited to smoke alarms A detector assembly (10) powered by mains electricity and an elongate backup battery (76) is disclosed. The assembly includes: a ceiling mountable base (10) having a body defining a downwardly opening socket (24); a detector module (20... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7377857 | Games table and playing surface for a games table A games table such as a billiards table (1) has an upper support pad (7) on each leg (3, 4) and a planar glass playing surface (9) supported on the support pads. Pockets (11) are formed around the periphery of the playing surface a... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7378059 | Downflow test unit for the study of catalysts in short contact time reactions between the catalyst and the reagents A test unit for the study of catalysts in short contact time reactions between a catalyst and at least one reagent, with a down transported flow reactor (4), with a load inlet (13, 13a, 13b) and a discharge outlet (14) linke... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7368293 | Liver enriched transcription factor HNF-4 (hepatocyte nuclear factor 4) is a protein enriched in liver extracts that binds to sites required for the transcription of the transthyretin (TTR) and apolipoprotein CIII (apoCIII) genes (Costa et al., 1989; Costa et al., 1990; Leff et al., 1989). We have pur... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7368021 | Critical current density in NbSn superconducting wire Critical current densities of internal tin wire to the range of 3000 A/mm2 at temperature of 4.2 K and in magnetic field 12 T are achieved by controlling the following parameters in a distributed barrier subelement design: wt % Sn in bronze; atomic Nb:Sn;... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7351280 | Macroporous, resorbable and injectible calcium phosphate-based cements (MCPC) for bone repair, augmentation, regeneration, and osteoporosis treatment A composition and method for producing interconnective macroporous, resorbable and injectable calcium phosphate-based cements (MICPCs). The composition of the invention sets to poorly crystalline apatitic calcium phosphate after mixing a powder component and an aque... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7351532 | DNA sequence analysis There is disclosed a method for determining the identity of one or more mutations or single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in a genome, comprising: a contacting a sample genome, under conditions which permit template dependant oligonucleotide ligation, with a plura... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7348000 | Therapeutic compositions and methods of treating glycolipid storage related disorders A method for treating a glycolipid storage-related disorder, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of an inhibitor of glycolipid synthesis in combination with an agent capable of increasing the rate of glycolipid degradation or in combination w... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7339039 | Nucleic acids encoding receptor recognition factors, and methods of use thereof Receptor recognition factors exist that recognizes the specific cell receptor to which a specific ligand has been bound, and that may thereby signal and/or initiate the binding of the transcription factor to the DNA site. The receptor recognition factor is in one in... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7319019 | Glial mitogenic factors lacking an N-terminal signal sequence Disclosed is the characterization and purification of DNA encoding a numerous polypeptides useful for the stimulation of glial cell (particularly, Schwann cell) mitogenesis and treating glial cell tumors. Also disclosed are DNA sequences encoding novel polypeptides ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7297760 | Cancer associated protein The present invention relates to a novel polypeptide (BCMP 101) compositions comprising the polypeptide, including vaccines, and antibodies that are immunospecific for the polypeptide. The use of the polypeptide in the diagnosis, prophylaxis and treatment of cancer,... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7288529 | ALK protein tyrosine kinase, cells and methods embodying and using same The present invention provides for a transgenic animal model that constitutively expresses a protein encoded by the NPM-ALK gene in lymphoid tissue, and exhibits enhanced and accelerated development of a T cell lymphoproliferative disorder or B cell plasma cell tumo... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7285531 | Method for prophylaxis or treatment of a nervous system, pathophysiological condition involving a glial growth factor sensitive cell by administration of a glial growth factor The invention involves prophylaxis or treatment of nervous system pathological conditions. This is accomplished by administering secretable glial growth factors, such as the molecule referred to as GGF-2. ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7279276 | Screening method The invention relates to methods for the identification of novel receptors and/or novel ligands. The invention is based on the concept that parasites have developed a number of biologically active compounds in their saliva to cope with the defense mechanisms of the ... | 10/09/2007 |
| D551372 | Worklight | 09/18/2007 |
| 7267937 | Facile diagnosis and monitoring of infection Significantly low circulating S-adenosylmethionine levels were found to be diagnostic for human Pneumocystis carinii infection, and rise in levels towards normal correlated with successful treatment. Diagnosis of P. carinii injection and monitoring of ... | 09/11/2007 |
| D550878 | Worklight | 09/11/2007 |
| 7261892 | Methods for diagnosis and treatment of epithelial-derived cancers The present invention relates to the use of a polypeptide (CD27L) for diagnosis of epithelial-related cancers, in particular kidney cancer e.g. renal cell cancer and colorectal cancer, e.g. colon cancers, as well as in methods of treatment of such cancers. ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7256000 | Preparation of spheres for diagnostic tests The invention relates to surfactant-free reagent spheres useful for biological tests particularly those involving antigen/antibody reactions. ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7241583 | TRL1 as an antifungal target The present invention relates to a novel antifungal target, tRNA ligase (TRL1), screening methods for TRL1 inhibitors and their use as antifungal compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in medicine, specifically in the treatment of an in... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7240743 | Soil probe insertion arrangement and method of use This invention relates to probes used in the ground for the collection of data relating to soil conditions and in particular to a construction and method of insertion of probe bodies that will house such probes. A probe body insertion apparatus comprises a tool for ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7236817 | Animation technology A method for creating an animated image of the bones of a body part is described. The steps include converting Computed Axial Tomography (CAT or CT) scan and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) 2-dimensional cross-sectional images (slices) into 3-dimensional images of ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7232656 | Arrayed biomolecules and their use in sequencing The invention is directed to a method for analysing genome wide variation in an individual. The method comprises randomly fragmenting the individual's genome and generating sequence reads of multiple bases on all fragments of the individual's genome, aligning the se... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7219378 | Support member for a bed frame A T-shaped support member that can be used with a bed frame or bed rails to provide support for a box spring and mattress. A leg assembly is affixed to the support member and is used to support the cross member. The leg assembly includes a housing having a leg that ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7216418 | Method for using divider rods for separating superconducting regions in fine filament internal tin wire A method for decreasing the effective magnetic filament sizes for high current internal tin Nb3Sn superconductors. During processing composite rods preferably comprised of copper clad Ta rods of approximately the same dimensions as the hexes in the design... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7214771 | Nucleic acid and protein expression thereby and their involvement in stress The present invention pertains to a novel BTB-POZ domain zinc finger protein, which is named herein RIα-associated zinc finger (RIAZ). The nucleic acid and corresponding protein products have been identified, as have numerous diagnostic and therapeutic utilities pr... | 05/08/2007 |
