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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7947559 | Method of fabricating semiconductor device Provided is a method of fabricating a semiconductor device having an impurity region with an impurity concentration of a first dose in a substrate. In the method, first impurity ions of a first conductivity type are implanted into the substrate, and a rapid thermal ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7947541 | Method of fabricating a semiconductor device A method for fabricating a semiconductor device comprises: forming a gate pattern over a silicon active region and an insulating layer, which form a semiconductor substrate; removing the silicon active region exposed between the gate patterns; and filling a space be... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7947472 | Expression vectors and cell lines expressing vascular endothelial growth factor D This invention relates to expression vectors comprising VEGF-D and its biologically active derivatives, cell lines stably expressing VEGF-D and its biologically active derivatives, and to a method of making a polypeptide using these expression vectors and host cells... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7947307 | Methods and compositions for imaging The present invention is directed to compositions useful as imaging agents for use in monitoring atherosclerotic plaque regression using, for example, MRI, CT, Gamma-scintigraphy, or optical imaging techniques. Methods and compositions of using the same are describe... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7946684 | Method of manufacture and printer with elastic alignment features A method of manufacture of printers and printheads formed of a number of modules mounted on a chassis. The modules and chassis are formed with a number of alignment features which engage with one another to form elastic interference couplings. By arranging a number ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7946421 | Serially connected packets with end indicator A strip containing a prescription of individual dosages of medicine includes a plurality of packets connected in a series. The plurality of packets includes at least one filled packet that includes a plurality of medications. The strip has a first end, a second end,... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7946330 | Machine and method for applying labels to packets A machine for applying inland revenue stamps to packets of cigarettes, the machine having a conveying device for feeding the packets along a given path through an application station; and a feed device for feeding the stamps to the application station, and applying ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7946101 | Method and system for verification of contents of a multi-cell, multi-product blister pack A method of transferring a plurality of tablets of a product from a first blister card comprising a first plurality of blisters to a second blister card comprising a second plurality of blisters includes discharging the plurality of tablets from the first plurality ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7945339 | Non-periodic control communications in wireless and other process control systems Disclosed is a controller having a processor and a control module adapted for periodic execution by the processor and configured to be responsive to a process variable to generate a control signal for a process. An iteration of the periodic execution of the control ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7944139 | Light emitting device A light-emitting device comprising: an anode; a cathode; and a light emitting region situated between the anode and the cathode, the light emitting region comprising an exciton generating layer and a phosphorescent layer, the exciton generating layer comprising an o... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7943690 | Water-dispersible organoclays The surface of hydrophobically-modified smectite clays (i.e., organophilic clays) are modified using a hydrophilic polymer, wherein the hydrophilic surface-modification of a hydrophobically-modified smectite clay with a hydrophilic polymer, renders the organoclays a... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7943481 | Method of forming fine patterns A method of forming fine patterns comprises laminating respective first, second, and third auxiliary layers over an underlying layer, forming first acid diffusion regions spaced apart from each other and each having a first width within the third auxiliary layer, fo... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7943379 | Production of rAAV in vero cells using particular adenovirus helpers The present invention relates to methods and materials for recombinant adeno-associated virus production. More particularly, in some embodiments the invention contemplates the use of an adenovirus known as Simian Adenovirus 13 (SAdV-13) and Vero cells for production... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7943186 | Hydroxycitric acid compositions, pharmaceutical and dietary supplements and food products made therefrom, and methods for their use in reducing body weight Hydroxycitric acid compositions which comprise approximately 14 to 26% by weight of calcium, and approximately 24 to 40% by weight of potassium or approximately 14 to 24% by weight of sodium, or a mixture thereof, each calculated as a percentage of the total hydroxy... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7942324 | Method for communicating between a reader and a wireless identification marker, associated reader and marker A method includes transmitting a first digital channel (X0) from a reader to a marker, receiving a second digital channel (Y0) corresponding to the first digital channel and to errors introduced by a noisy channel, introducing artificial errors... | 05/17/2011 |
| D638181 | Cleaning tool | 05/17/2011 |
| D638180 | Vacuum cleaner | 05/17/2011 |
| 7536274 | System and method for detecting an abnormal situation associated with a heater A system for detecting abnormal situations associated with a heater in a process plant receives statistical data associated with the heater unit. The statistical data is analyzed to detect whether one or more abnormal situations associated with the heater exist. The... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7534572 | Methods for treating neoplastic disease characterized by vascular endothelial growth factor D expression, for screening for neoplastic disease or metastatic risk, and for maintaining vascularization of tissue A method for treating and alleviating disease characterized by the expression of VEGF-D involving screening to find an organism with tumor cells expressing VEGF-D and administering an effective amount of a VEGF-D antagonist; a method for screening for neoplastic dis... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7534549 | Photoresist polymer, and photoresist composition A photoresist polymer comprising a fluorine component, a photoresist composition containing the photoresist polymer and an organic solvent to reduce surface tension, and a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device using the same by forming a photoresist film u... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7534548 | Polymer for immersion lithography and photoresist composition A polymer for immersion lithography comprising a repeating unit represented by Formula 1 and a photoresist composition containing the same. A photoresist film formed by the photoresist composition of the invention is highly resistant to dissolution, a photoacid gene... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7534503 | Monomer for use in preparation of a polymer to be used in optical devices A monomer having general Formula (I) which may be substituted or unsubstituted: where E and E are the same or different and are reactive groups capable of undergoing chain extension; X is O, S, NR5, R5C—CR6 or R5═CR | 05/19/2009 |
| 7534420 | Compounds derived from polyanhydride resins with film-forming, UV-absorbing, and photostablizing properties, compositions containing same, and methods of using the same Polymers containing one or more crylene and fluorene moieties attached to the polymer backbone, sunscreen compositions including a mixture of a photoactive compound and a polymer containing one or more crylene and fluorene moieties attached to the polymer backbone a... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7534181 | Chain drive with chain wheel and aligned support wheel A chain drive, especially to a camshaft/camshaft drive for a motor vehicle engine, comprising at least two chain wheels and one drive chain. The gear rims of the at least two chain wheels are arranged to be laterally offset to each other in the axial direction. The ... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7533767 | Apparatus for forming groups of battery plates Apparatus for forming groups of stacked battery plates is generally indicated at 10 and includes input stations 11, 11′, respective envelopers 12, further input conveyors 13, 13′ for inputting plates onto respective conveyor 15, 15... | 05/19/2009 |
| D592817 | Vacuum cleaner | 05/19/2009 |
| 7481650 | Direct gas-fired burner assembly with two-stage combustion A direct gas-fired burner assembly is disclosed in which a two-stage flame is produced. A gas manifold is attached to two baffles with apertures disposed therein. The apertures are designed such that a fuel rich zone occurs near the manifold, while a lean zone occur... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7482264 | Method of forming metal line of semiconductor device, and semiconductor device A semiconductor device includes a first barrier metal layer and a second barrier metal layer, a third barrier metal layer, and a metal line. The first barrier metal layer and the second barrier metal layer are formed and on a top surface of an insulating layer over ... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7483345 | Optical pickup apparatus capable of compensating thickness deviation of optical recording media An optical pickup apparatus capable of compensating for a thickness deviation of a high-density optical recording medium is disclosed. The optical pickup apparatus has a light source, a collimator lens, a beamsplitter, and an objective lens system comprising a solid... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7482960 | Arrangement for the synchronous output of analog signals generated in two or more digital-to-analog converters To achieve a synchronous output of analog signals generated in two or more digital-to-analog (DAC) converters, an adjustable, digital delay device, of which the delay time is adjustable dependent upon the cross-correlation determined between the analog output signal... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7483247 | Multi-stack power supply clamp circuitry for electrostatic discharge protection A multi-stack power supply clamp circuit for providing electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection to enhance performance of advanced submicron processes is provided. The clamp circuit includes a bias voltage generator with low leakage and high current drive capabiliti... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7481209 | Toy projectile launcher with slidable outer cylinder and stationary inner compression member The invention is directed to a toy projectile launcher for discharging a toy projectile attached thereto that may include a housing, a hollow outer cylinder, and a compression member that may be disposed on the housing, and slidably received within the hollow outer ... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7481593 | Combination hydrophobic/hydrophilic filters/reservoirs for controlling fluid flow A fluid control system for writing instruments, correction fluid dispensers and self contained paint brush and paint reservoirs is disclosed. The fluid control system includes two filters or reservoirs, including a hydrophobic filter/reservoir and a hydrophilic filt... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7479270 | Methods and compositions for activating VEGF-D and VEGF-C Methods for activating endothelial growth factors VEGF-C or VEGF-D with plasmin, and methods of treatment comprising administering a phamarceutical compositions comprising plasmin. Also disclosed are methods for screening for inhibitors of activation of the growth f... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478647 | Tank manifold assembly A tank manifold assembly for use in combination with fuel tanks of Hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicles. The manifold assembly incorporates a regulator, an excess flow valve, a manual shutoff valve, and ports to receive separate components. The separate components ma... | 01/20/2009 |
| D585134 | Catheter assembly | 01/20/2009 |
| D585094 | Sorter | 01/20/2009 |
| D584948 | Bottle | 01/20/2009 |
| 7480194 | Data input/output (I/O) apparatus for use in a memory device A data I/O apparatus for use in a memory device. The data I/O apparatus for use in the memory device performs data transmission using the same polarity when neighbor global I/O lines have opposite polarities to reduce coupling noise generated between global I/O line... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7479676 | Transistor of semiconductor memory device A transistor of a semiconductor memory device including a semiconductor substrate having a plurality of active regions and a device isolation region, a plurality of first and second trench device isolation layers, which are arranged alternately with each other on th... | 01/20/2009 |
