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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8143377 | Muscle lamin A/C interacting protein, gene encoding same, and uses therefor Peptide sequences of human and murine muscle lamin A/C interacting protein and nucleotide sequences encoding same and are provided. Uses of the muscle lamin A/C interacting protein are also provided herein. ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 7712468 | Magnetic dental appliance A removable magnetic dental appliance is provided. The magnetic dental appliance can be used in the treatment of various conditions, including but not limited to, snoring, sleep apnea, some forms of temporomandibular joint pain or inflammation, myofascial pain or br... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7645611 | Device and method for micro sorbent extraction and desorption This invention relates to a micro cartridge and to a method of using the micro cartridge to sample and extract components of interest from a gas or a liquid. The cartridge contains a sorbent and has passages through which a pressure drop can be created to permit acc... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7259019 | Multiple sampling device and method for investigating biological systems Multiwell plate applications are describe for use with a plurality of fibres having an extraction phase coated thereon in combination with a positioning device. The device and method described are able to perform adsorption of components of interest from a biologica... | 08/21/2007 |
| D542648 | Container for storing and dispensing films | 05/15/2007 |
| 7182810 | Protein temperature evaporation-controlled crystallization device and method thereof A temperature- and evaporation-controlled device for the crystallization of proteins from a protein-containing solution. The device comprises a compartment, such as a microcapillary tube, for holding the solution from which crystals are formed. The compartment is in... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7101669 | Enzyme-based regeneration of surface-attached nucleic acids Enzyme-based regeneration of surface-attached nucleic acids is described herein. Microarrays involving hybridization of a probe to a target are important tools for genetic analysis. Conventionally, a microarray is used for a single analysis, after which it is discar... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7084661 | Scanning kelvin microprobe system and process for analyzing a surface A scanning Kelvin microprobe (SKM) system capable of measuring and analyzing surface characteristics of samples is provided. Also provided is a process of measuring and analyzing surface characteristics of samples. Further, there are provided uses of the SKM system ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7022363 | Process and apparatus for flaxseed component separation A continuous process for separating components of flaxseed is described. Flaxseed is dried to a moisture content of from about 0.5% to about 3.0%, after which is introduced into a separation chamber having an abrasive rotator therein. As the flaxseed passes over the... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6998392 | Formulation to treat or prevent parasitic infection The invention provides a formulation for treatment or prevention of a parasitic infection such as a protozoan or helminths infection, for example: Giardia. The formulation comprises at least one ganglioside, which may be selected from the group consisting of:... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6682552 | Brain cooling device and monitoring system A device and system designed for use in a pre-hospital setting to cool the brain after injury is described. The device incorporates a cold insert into an arch that fits around the neck of a subject, without obstructing the airway of the subject. A cold in... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6669997 | Acousto-immersion coating and process for magnesium and its alloy A process for coating an object formed of magnesium or a magnesium alloy comprising the steps of: immersion coating the object in a sonicated bath to form an undercoat and topcoating the object to form a topcoat. When desirable to protect against topcoat ... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6617146 | Method and apparatus for automatically inoculating culture media with bacterial specimens from specimen containers A method and system are provided for automatically positioning specimen containers and culture medium containers and transferring specimen samples from the containers to the culture medium. The samples are positioned at predetermined locations, and a samp... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6573050 | Treatment, diagnosis and evaluation of anti-cancer therapy resistance in melanoma The invention relates to overcoming anti-cancer therapy resistance in melanoma by regulation of the expression of tyrosinase related protein 2 (TYRP2). Treatment of melanoma with anti-cancer therapy may be negatively impacted by anti-cancer resistance of ... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6391577 | Rapid electrochemical assay for antibiotic and cytotoxic drug susceptibility in microorganisms This invention presents rapid methods for evaluating the effects of antimicrobial compounds on microorganisms based upon the microorganism's ability to transport electrons to an external chemical oxidant (a mediator) that is added to the microorganism sam... | 05/21/2002 |
