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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7566700 | Materials and methods for treatment of allergic disease siRNA molecules are disclosed which target the transcription factor STAT6 and repress the expression of STAT6 mRNA, STAT6 protein and STAT6 function in lung cells. The use of STAT6 specific siRNA molecules in the treatment of allergic diseases of the respiratory tra... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7517647 | Genetic screen for bioactive peptides A method of screening for a protein involved in the extracellular regulation of latent TGFβ activation by transducing a cell line with a retroviral cDNA library to create a reporter cell line that produces green fluorescent protein (GFP) in response to TGF-β signa... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7368512 | Detection and functionalization of dendrimers A method of detecting unreacted termini within a dendritic structure is achieved by exposing a dendrimer to a single generating compound capable of bonding to and tagging a deprotected but uncoupled termini. A signal generated by the signal generating compound to an... | 05/06/2008 |
| 6683156 | Method for diagnosing selected adenocarcinomas A method for the early diagnosing of selected adenocarcinomas in a human comprising the steps of removing a bodily sample from the human, and assaying the bodily sample for elevated expression of a specific gene. The gene being assayed for in the, bodily ... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6537792 | Protein engineering of glucoamylase to increase pH optimum, substrate specificity and thermostability A fungal glucoamylase including a mutation pair Asn20Cys coupled with Ala27Cys forming a disulfide bond between the two members of the pair. The mutation provides increased thermal stability and reduced isomaltose formation to the enzyme. A fungal glucoam... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6534282 | Detection of hypertension using immunoreactive metabolic products A method to assess hypertension by measuring the amount of free and conjugated hydroxyeicosatrienoic acids (DHETs) and metabolites of DHETs, which are metabolites of arachidonic acid (AA) epoxygenases and epoxide hydrolases, in a biological sample which c... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6525096 | GABA and L-glutamic acid analogs for antiseizure treatment A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R1 is a straight or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, phenyl, or cycloalkyl having from 3 to 6 carbon atoms; R2 is hydrogen or methyl; and R3 is hydrogen, meth... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6482924 | Leptospira vaccine antigens for the prevention of Leptospirosis Four antigenic preparations are provided, each of which contains a different protein from Leptospira which can be used immunologically in vaccines for leptospirosis caused by this organism. Also provided in the invention are polynucleotides encoding these... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6482389 | Method to diagnose and monitor cellular immune deficiencies A method and kit for determining candidates for immunotherapy, for monitoring the effect of immunotherapy and analysis of cell mediated immunity functionality in a patient who needs immunotherapy is provided. The method includes performing two intracutane... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6475998 | Methods and compositions for the treatment of injury to the central nervous system The invention provides methods and pharmaceutical compositions thereof for treating injury to the central nervous system (CNS). The method includes administering to the CNS of a patient suffering from such an injury a therapeutically effective amount of a... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6464994 | Diaper dermatitis preventative medication and a method for making and using same The invention discloses a composition for the prevention and treatment of diaper dermatitis which includes an effective amount of an anti-lipase agent and/or an anti-protease agent in a suitable vehicle. The composition is designed to maintain an effectiv... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6446275 | Surface protection system mat A surface protection system consisting of three pieces, (1) cartridge-top, (2) absorbent core, and (3) base unit. The cartridge-top, made of semi-flexible material with a waffle grid design of drainage holes, traps and directs liquid spills into the absor... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6440682 | Detection of hypertension using immunoreactive metabolic products A method to assess hypertension by measuring the amount of free and conjugated hydroxyeicosatrienoic acids (DHETS) and metabolites of DHETs, which are metabolites of arachidonic acid (AA) epoxygenases and epoxide hydrolases, in a biological sample which c... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6426116 | Supercritical fluid aided coating of particulate material A method for preparing coatings of thin films onto solid particle has been achieved by in-situ simultaneous nucleation and deposition of dissolved material out of supercritical fluid, resultant film formation on the solid particles suspended in the superc... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6422873 | Device for use in the application of cricoid pressure (force) and/or in training for such application A device for use in the correct application and monitoring of the technique of ACF (Applied Cricoid Force) during tracheal intubation comprises a cylinder (1), a piston (2), seal (10) and either an aneroid gauge (3) or a calibrated spring (6) which provid... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6414024 | GABA and L-glutamic acid analogs for antiseizure treatment A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R1 is a straight or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, phenyl, or cycloalkyl having from 3 to 6 carbon atoms; R2 is hydrogen or methyl; and R3 is hydrogen, meth... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6414220 | Galanin transgenic mice A transgenic mammal whose somatic and germ cells having a nucleic acid construct wherein the construct includes a mammalian promoter operably linked to a cDNA genomic sequence is provided for the overexpression of galanin. Also provided is a construct hav... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6404838 | Measuring spoon A dispensing device for dispensing powder foods or liquids has a scoop for containing the powder or liquid, and levelling means for levelling off the scoop contents, wherein the levelling means co-operates with a counter such that operation of the levelli... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6399717 | Dendritic materials for enhanced performance of energy storage devices There is provided dendritic materials for enhanced performance of an energy storage device having a unimolecular micelle including branched building blocks. Also provided is an energy storage device having a lithium source, a hydrocarbon dendrimer based e... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6399749 | -N-acetylgalactosaminidase from Clostridium perfringens An isolated and purified -N-acetyl-D-galactosaminidase from Clostridium perfringens is disclosed. A method for purifying and isolating the -N-acetylgalactosaminidase from Clostridium perfringens by removing neuramidases is disclosed. A proce... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6359169 | GABA and L-glutamic acid analogs for antiseizure treatment A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R1 is a straight or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, phenyl, or cycloalkyl having from 3 to 6 carbon atoms; R2 is hydrogen or methyl; and R3 is hydrogen, meth... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6355040 | Locking mechanism A final fixation assembly includes a rod receiving ring for receiving a portion of a rod therein and including a compressible insert for receiving a portion of the rod therein in a noncompressed condition and conforming allowing the portion of the rod to ... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6355485 | Electrofusion chamber A new and useful apparatus for producing cell electrofusion is provided. The apparatus comprises: a. a chamber with a substrate disposed therein, b. means for directing the cells to be fused toward one side of the substrate; and c. a device for inducing fusion... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6344443 | Peptide antagonists of tumor necrosis factor alpha There is provided a method of inhibiting TNF- from binding to TNF receptors by administering an effective amount of an inhibitory peptide. Also provided is a method of inhibiting TNF- functions by administering an effective amount of an inhi... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6342394 | Diagnosis of autoimmune adrenal disease Diagnosis of overt, subclinical or potential autoimmune adrenal disease, by contacting a sample of body fluid with: (i) at least one epitope region of 21-hydroxylase which epitope region is essential for binding monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies to 21-h... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6342529 | GABA and L-glutamic acid analogs for antiseizure treatment A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R1 is a straight or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, phenyl, or cycloalkyl having from 3 to 6 carbon atoms; R2 is hydrogen or methyl; and R3 is hydrogen, meth... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6338834 | Melanotropin analogs for potential radiopharmaceuticals for diagnosis and treatment of melanoma A compound for use as a diagnostic or therapeutic pharmaceutical and method of using the same where the compound consists essentially of an alpha-melanotropin stimulating hormone analog which has integrally located a radionuclide. The radionuclide is admi... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6328741 | Transverse connector A transverse connector includes a pair of transverse connector bodies and connector inserts for connecting a rod to each of the transverse connector bodies. A locking and fixing mechanism draws the transverse connector inserts into seat portions of the tr... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6328740 | Transverse connector A transverse connector includes a pair of transverse connector bodies and connector inserts for connecting a rod to each of the transverse connector bodies. A locking and fixing mechanism draws the transverse connector inserts into seat portions of the tr... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6326139 | Method of screening for genetic predisposition to anticholinesterase therapy A method of screening for a genetic predisposition to anticholinesterase exposure. The method includes the steps of obtaining a peripheral blood sample, and then analysing serum from the blood sample for BuChE levels and inhibitor-susceptibilities. The DN... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6322983 | Solid medium and methods for processing a sample of genetic material A solid medium for storage of DNA, including blood DNA, comprising a solid matrix having a compound or composition which protects against degradation of DNA incorporated into or absorbed on the matrix. Methods for storage of DNA using this solid medium, a... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6314334 | Method and automated system for analizing a surface area to provide a detailed material specification for fitting and cutting material to be disposed on the analized surface area A system is disclosed employing a programmable computer system for preparing a detailed material cutting specification for cutting material and fitting the cut material into a given area. The system includes means for defining dimensions of the given area... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6309843 | Glycoprotein for use in determining endometrial receptivity An isolated and purified glycoprotein designated PUP-1 and functional analogs thereof are disclosed and characterized by being a progesterone induced and estradiol inhibited secretory glycoprotein from stromal cells of endometrial origin; having an N-term... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6303125 | Anti-microbial-adhesion fraction derived from vaccinium A non-food anti-microbial-adhesion and aggregation composition comprising a suitable carrier and an effective amount of an adhesion inhibitory fraction isolated from juice from berries of the Vaccinium plant genus. In an embodiment the anti-aggregation an... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6302150 | Hose assembly / and method for making same A method of making a hose assembly (10) includes the steps of disposing a reinforcing layer (14) having interstitial spaces extending therethrough about a tubular inner liner (12) and heating an outer surface (16) of the inner liner (12) to cause it to me... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6300082 | Method and apparatus for measurement of the effect of test compounds on signal transduction at the level of biological receptors A method and apparatus for measuring binding between a plurality of molecules of a biological receptor protein and a plurality of molecules of a type which binds to said biological receptor is presented. Apparatus utilizes a sensor possessing a waveguide ... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6294203 | Dry solid medium for storage and analysis of genetic material A dry solid medium for storage of a sample includes a solid matrix of sorbing genetic material thereon and a mechanism for preserving and protecting the genetic material applied to the matrix. A method for storing the sample genetic material includes the ... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6294662 | Nucleic acids encoding an endometrial bleeding associated factor (ebaf) A method for the early diagnosing of selected adenocarcinomas in a human comprising the steps of removing a bodily sample from the human, and assaying the bodily sample for elevated expression of a specific gene. The gene being assayed for in the bodily s... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6291526 | GABA and L-glutamic acid analogs for antiseizure treatment A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R1 is a straight or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, phenyl, or cycloalkyl having from 3 to 6 carbon atoms; R2 is hydrogen or methyl; and R3 is hydrogen, meth... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6291179 | Product and method for separation of a sample containing multiple sources of genetic material using a solid medium The present invention is directed to products and methods for storing, separating or analyzing a sample of genetic material. The invention is particularly suited for the separation of a selected genetic material from a sample containing genetic material f... | 09/18/2001 |
