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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7906490 | Circular DNA vectors for synthesis of RNA and DNA The present invention provides methods for synthesis and therapeutic use of DNA and RNA oligonucleotides and analogs. RNA oligonucleotides are synthesized using a small, circular DNA template which lacks an RNA polymerase promoter sequence. The RNA synthesis is perf... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7901943 | Materials and methods for controlling isotope effects during fractionation of analytes Compositions and methods for controlling or eliminating isotope effects during fractionation of chemically equivalent but isotopically distinct compounds. Isotope coding agents contain heavy isotopes other than deuterium. The invention facilitates intelligent data a... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7885522 | Photo booth systems and methods Photo booth systems and methods of using photo booth systems, such as those that provide photo booths and interaction between the photo booths and one or more user groups. ... | 02/08/2011 |
| D628613 | Photo booth | 12/07/2010 |
| 7875697 | Poly(orthoester) polymers, and methods of making and using same Poly(orthoester) polymers, and methods of making and using such poly(orthoester) polymers are provided. The poly(orthoester) polymers can be useful for applications including, for example, medical devices and pharmaceutical compositions. In a preferred embodiment, t... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7870640 | Convertible blower/vacuum A convertible blower/vacuum for selectively blowing or vacuuming debris. The blower/vacuum may include a housing to which a blower/vacuum tube is coupled. The tube may be movable, relative to the housing, to allow a primary passageway of the tube to selectively comm... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7867221 | Infusion device and overfill protection mechanism for use with same A medical device and displacement-based over-pressurization mechanism (OPM) for use with the same. The OPM may be positioned in or along a refill passageway of the device. It may include a valve plunger having a portion in biased, abutting contact with a reservoir s... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7861673 | Egg incubation transport system and methods regarding same Methods and systems provide for incubating a plurality of eggs at least partially at a primary incubation location and then incubating the plurality of eggs (e.g., a plurality of single sex eggs sorted from the plurality of eggs) at least partially during transport ... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7854762 | Devices and methods for reducing cardiac valve regurgitation Devices and methods that may be used to reduce valve regurgitation are disclosed by locating a body across the regurgitant valve. When the valve closes, the body obliterates/ameliorates the regurgitant orifice in the valve, thereby reducing or preventing valve regur... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7837987 | Methods and compositions for treating mammalian nerve tissue injuries To achieve, an in vivo repair of injured mammalian nerve tissue, an effective amount of a biomembrane fusion agent is administered to the injured nerve tissue. The application of the biomembrane fusion agent may be preformed by directly contacting the agent with the... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7820797 | Glycolipopeptide antibodies A glycolipopeptide comprising a carbohydrate component, a peptide component and a lipid component, for use as a therapeutic or prophylactic vaccine. Also provided are monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies that recognize the glycolipopeptide of the invention, as well ... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7805864 | Walk-behind trenching machine A walk-behind trenching vehicle incorporating a trenching boom with an endless trenching chain. The trenching boom may be connected to a forward end of the vehicle via a pivot joint that is offset from a drive axis of the trenching chain. The boom may be movable bet... | 10/05/2010 |
| D622407 | Biological tissue sample tray | 08/24/2010 |
| D621965 | Post guard | 08/17/2010 |
| 7767652 | Medical devices and methods for reducing localized fibrosis Medical devices and methods for reducing localized fibrosis at the site of the medical device. ... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7766860 | Catheter systems having flow restrictors Catheter systems including one or more flow restrictors are disclosed. The catheter systems may include two or more delivery branches. The delivery branches may be connected to a supply catheter section using a branching catheter connector that may include one or mo... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7766394 | Breakaway connectors and systems A breakaway connector for use with a medical (e.g., catheter) or other fluid system. The connector may include two couplers that engage one another via a substantially frictionless retention device. In one embodiment, the retention device includes a biased cylindric... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7763007 | Diagnostic methods for branching catheter systems Branching catheter systems with diagnostic components for detecting and isolating fluid flow problems (e.g., leaks, occlusions, etc.) and methods for detecting and isolating fluid flow problems are disclosed. Among the fluid flow problems that may potentially be det... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7758568 | Implantable therapeutic substance delivery device A medical device known as an implantable therapeutic substance delivery device is configured for implanting in humans to deliver a therapeutic substance such as pharmaceutical compositions, genetic materials, and biologics to treat a variety of medical conditions su... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7749740 | Microbial production of pyruvate and pyruvate derivatives Microbial production of pyruvate and metabolites derived from pyruvate in cells exhibiting reduced pyruvate dehydrogenase activity compared to wild-type cells. Acetate and glucose are supplied as a carbon sources. ... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7748480 | Control system having return-to-neutral biasing mechanism and vehicle incorporating same A control system for use with a ground maintenance vehicle such as a lawn mower. The control system may include one or more control handles movable between a neutral position and at least a first drive or reverse position. The system may further include a biasing me... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7744216 | Display system intensity adjustment based on pupil dilation A method and/or system of adjusting light output intensity of a display system includes providing a display system that provides information to a user. Dilation of a pupil of the user is monitored (e.g., using an imaging device) and adjustment of the light output in... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7741458 | Spinocerebellar ataxia type 8 and methods of detection The present invention provides an isolated nucleic acid molecule containing a repeat region of an isolated spinocerebellar ataxia type 8 (SCA8) coding sequence, the coding sequence located within the long arm of chromosome 13, and the complement of the nucleic acid ... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7735305 | Removable cover and implement incorporating same A removable cover for attachment to a structure such as a housing. In one embodiment, the cover extends over a mechanical drive system of an implement. The exemplary cover may be used to shield a driven pulley and at least a portion of an associated belt of a lawn m... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7735188 | Air inlet cover and portable blower/vacuum incorporating same A blower/vacuum having an air inlet cover and a blower tube, both of which attach to a blower housing for operation of the blower/vacuum in a blower mode. The air inlet cover may removably attach to both the blower housing and to the blower tube. In some embodiments... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7715926 | Medical device conductor junctions A medical electrical lead includes a lead body, an inner assembly extending through the lead body, an outer insulative layer covering the inner assembly, and an electrode mounted outside the exterior surface of the outer insulative layer. The inner assembly includes... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7709399 | Atomic layer deposition systems and methods including metal β-diketiminate compounds The present invention provides atomic layer deposition systems and methods that include metal compounds with at least one β-diketiminate ligand. Such systems and methods can be useful for depositing metal-containing layers on substrates. ... | 05/04/2010 |
| D614901 | Head support apparatus | 05/04/2010 |
| 7699832 | Medical device having a surface including a biologically active agent therein, and methods The present invention provides a medical device, and methods of preparing and using a medical device. The medical device has a surface including a biologically active agent therein. The methods are particularly useful for preparing, for example, coated stents having... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7687468 | Rejuvenation of stored blood D-Ribose, a buffer and an anticoagulant are added to whole blood or packed red cells to extend function in storage beyond 42 days. Methods are disclosed to rejuvenate suboptimally functional red cells. The methods are comprised of incubation of the cells at 37° C. ... | 03/30/2010 |
| D612884 | Photo booth | 03/30/2010 |
| 7683232 | Production of olefins having a functional group A process is disclosed for producing functionalized olefins from a fuel source including an organic compound including a functional group. Useful fuel sources include, for example, biofeedstocks (e.g., carbohydrates, triglycerides, polyols, and biodiesel). The proce... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7683001 | Dielectric layers and memory cells including metal-doped alumina A method of forming (and an apparatus for forming) a metal-doped aluminum oxide layer on a substrate, particularly a semiconductor substrate or substrate assembly, using a vapor deposition process. ... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7678708 | Systems and methods for forming metal oxide layers A method of forming (and apparatus for forming) a metal oxide layer, preferably a dielectric layer, on a substrate, particularly a semiconductor substrate or substrate assembly, using a vapor deposition process and ozone with one or more metal organo-amine precursor... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7678101 | Locking catheter connector and connection system Connectors, connection systems, and methods for coupling a catheter or catheter assembly to a stem of a medical device. Exemplary connectors may include a seal attached at or near a proximal end of the catheter, and a tubular housing that includes a locking member o... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7666801 | Systems and methods for forming metal oxides using metal compounds containing aminosilane ligands A method of forming (and an apparatus for forming) a metal oxide layer on a substrate, particularly a semiconductor substrate or substrate assembly, using a vapor deposition process and one or more precursor compounds that include aminosilane ligands. ... | 02/23/2010 |
| D610718 | Post guard | 02/23/2010 |
| 7662382 | Inducible ligand for α1β1 integrin and uses The present invention is directed to the identification and use of agents, particularly peptides and monoclonal antibodies that disrupt the interaction between Collagen XIII and α1β1 integrin. ... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7648926 | Systems and methods for forming metal oxides using metal diketonates and/or ketoimines A method of forming (and an apparatus for forming) a metal oxide layer on a substrate, particularly a semiconductor substrate or substrate assembly, using a vapor deposition process and one or more precursor compounds that include diketonate ligands and/or ketoimine... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7644524 | Walk-behind trenching machine A walk-behind trenching vehicle incorporating a trenching boom with an endless trenching chain. The trenching boom may be connected to a forward end of the vehicle via a pivot joint that is offset from a drive axis of the trenching chain. The boom may be movable bet... | 01/12/2010 |
