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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8176978 | Method for optimizing in-situ bioconversion of carbon-bearing formations Processes relating to the production of methane, carbon dioxide, gaseous and liquid hydrocarbons, and other valuable products from subterranean carbon bearing formations, in-situ, are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, such production utilizes indigenous and/or n... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8158610 | Dextrin-containing composition for preventing surgical adhesions A method of reducing the incidence of post-operative adhesions in or associated with a body cavity, which comprises introducing into the body cavity a composition containing an aqueous solution or suspension or gel formulation containing the polysaccharide dextrin. | 04/17/2012 |
| 8151876 | Well stimulation Disclosed are processes for improving recovery of product from a subterranean carbonaceous deposit wherein there has been a reduction in product recovery from a production well, the processes comprising treating the deposit with a liquid that contains at least one o... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8144495 | Method for programming an electronic circuit and electronic circuit The invention relates to a method for producing an electronic circuit, and to an electronic circuit, having at least one organic electrical functional layer and at least one data storage unit, the data storage unit being configured with two electrically conductive l... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8137655 | Production and conditioning of synthesis gas obtained from biomass A method of producing and treating synthesis gas in which a biomass-rich material is gasified in a gasifier containing a fluidized bed at a temperature that does not exceed 750° C. to produce a crude synthesis gas product. The crude synthesis gas then is quenched, ... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8105480 | Process for treating heavy oils A process for treating a heavy oil which comprises subjecting a heavy oil to cavitation to reduce the viscosity of the heavy oil. The treated heavy oil, which has a reduced viscosity and specific gravity, thus is more pumpable and transportable, which facilitates fu... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8098208 | Antenna configuration and use thereof The invention relates to an antenna configuration, comprising at least one electrically insulating carrier substrate and at least one electrically conductive layer applied on at least one side of the carrier substrate, the electrically conductive layer having a firs... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8080693 | Production of ethanol from methanol A process for converting methanol to ethanol which comprises reacting methanol and carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalyst to produce a product comprising at least 25 mole % methyl acetate and, in some instances, acetic acid. The acetic acid then is reacted wi... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8080651 | Juvenile hemochromatosis gene (HFE2A), expression products and uses thereof Polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences for HFE2A, as well as mutations associated with juvenile hemochromatosis, and methods of utilizing these for the screening and identification of agents for the treatment of diseases of iron metabolism, including small organic... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8067219 | Polynucleotide encoding an ATP binding cassette transporter 1 (ABC1) polypeptide The invention features ABC1 nucleic acids and polypeptides for the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal cholesterol regulation. The invention also features methods for identifying compounds for modulating cholesterol levels in an animal (e.g., a human). ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8056815 | RFID transponder An RFID transponder comprises an electronic assembly and an antenna assembly. The electronic assembly is a multi-layer film body having one or more electrically conducting functional layers and one or more electrically semiconducting functional layers. The antenna a... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8012679 | Papillomavirus vaccines Seven polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies were characterized for their ability to react specifically with either conformational or non-conformational epitopes of the HPV-1 virion. Using these antibodies, it was shown that the HPV-1 L1 protein (when expressed by an ... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7951528 | Use of transthyretin as a biomarker for colorectal adenoma and/or carcinoma; method for detection and test system The invention is directed to a method for detecting colorectal adenoma and/or colorectal carcinoma comprising the steps: a) providing an isolated sample material which has been taken from an individual, b) determining the level of transthyretin in said isolated samp... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7947272 | Compositions and methods of tolerizing a primate to an antigen Inducing tolerance in a primate by use of a compound, or a combination of at least two compounds, that has certain characteristics when tested in vitro. The compound, alone or in combination, is preferably TRX1 antibody and the compound or combination is preferably ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7943035 | Treated oils having reduced densities and viscosities A treated oil, such as a treated heavy oil, which has a viscosity which is lower than the viscosity of the oil prior to the treatment thereof (i.e., the initial oil). The temperature at which 80 mass % of the treated oil has boiled is within 25° C. of temperature a... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7940340 | Multilayer body with electrically controllable optically active systems of layers A multilayer body (1) having an optically active first layer system (10) is described, in which case the first layer system (10) is an optically variable device (OVD), and the optical effect of the first layer system (10) can be influence... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7940159 | Identification system The invention relates to a security element in the form of a flexible, multilayer film body and to an identification system comprising a security element of this type. The security element has a receiving unit (61) for receiving an electromagnetic verificatio... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7893206 | Juvenile hemochromatosis gene (HFE2A) cleavage products and uses thereof Isolated fragments of the HFE2A protein able to bind and modulate HFE2A and other proteins, such as hepcidin, involved in the iron metabolism pathway are disclosed, such fragments being of molecular weight of approximately 7 kDa to 43 kDa. Also disclosed are corresp... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7883842 | Use of C3a and derivatives thereof as a biomarker for colorectal adenoma and/or carcinoma; method for detection and test system The present invention is directed to a method for detecting colorectal adenoma and/or colorectal carcinoma comprising the steps: a) providing an isolated sample material which has been taken from an individual, b) determining the level of C3a or a derivative thereof... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7847695 | External package capable of being radio-tagged The invention relates to an external package, particularly one with a conductive coating and in whose surroundings an RFID tag is used. The conductive area of the electrically conductive layer is interrupted by a structure. ... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7846838 | Method for producing an electronic component The invention relates to a method for producing an electronic component on a surface of a substrate with the electronic component having, seen at right angles to the surface of the substrate, at least two electrical functional layers which are arranged one above the... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7875975 | Organic integrated circuit completely encapsulated by multi-layered barrier and included in RFID tag An electronic circuit having at least one electronic component comprised of an organic material, and arranged between at least two layers forming a barrier, wherein the layers protect the at least one component against an influence of light, air or liquid. ... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7843342 | Organic clock generator An organic electronic module has a clock generator having n organic switching elements connected in series. The output of the nth organic switching element is connected to the input of the first organic switching element. The outputs of two or more organic switching... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7816075 | Methods and compositions using stearoyl-CoA desaturase to identify triglyceride reducing therapeutic agents The use of screening assays based on the role of human stearoyl-CoA desaturase-1 (“hSCD1”) in human diseases, disorders or conditions relating to serum levels of triglyceride, VLDL, HDL, LDL, total cholesterol, or production of secretions from mucous membranes, ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7812343 | Multilayer composite body having an electronic function A multilayer composite body has an electronic function, in particular, an electronic subassembly comprising a plurality of organic electronic components, such as transistors, diodes, capacitors and so on, having at least one common layer, e.g., a semiconductor layer... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7786818 | Electronic component comprising a modulator An electronic component includes an RFID transponder, and also a security document comprises such an electronic component. The electronic component has a modulator for modulating a carrier signal, the modulator being constructed from at least two organic field effec... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7785886 | Methods and reagents for modulating cholesterol levels The invention features ABC1 nucleic acids and polypeptides for the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal cholesterol regulation. The invention also features methods for identifying compounds for modulating cholesterol levels in an animal (e.g., a human). ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7732428 | Surgical compositions and methods of using the same A method of preventing or reducing the incidence of post-operative adhesions in or associated with a body cavity, which comprises introducing into the body cavity a composition containing an aqueous solution or suspension or gel formulation containing the polysaccha... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7724550 | Organic rectifier The invention relates to an electronic device (5) in the form of a flexible multilayer film body, in particular an RFID transponder, and to a rectifier (52) for such an electronic device. The rectifier (52) has at least two organic diodes or org... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7709865 | Substrate for an organic field effect transistor, use of said substrate, method of increasing the charge carrier mobility, and organic field effect transistor (OFET) An organic field effect transistor includes a well-ordered substrate layer on which organic functional material is deposited. A method of increasing the charge carrier mobility of the organic field effect transistor substrate layer is achieved by depositing onto the... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7696151 | Methods and compositions using stearoyl-CoA desaturase to identify triglyceride reducing therapeutic agents The use of screening assays based on the role of human stearoyl-CoA desaturase-1 (“hSCD1”) in human diseases, disorders or conditions relating to serum levels of triglyceride, VLDL, HDL, LDL, total cholesterol, or production of secretions from mucous membranes, ... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7678857 | Polymer mixtures for printed polymer electronic circuits In order to increase the viscosity of semiconductive polymers in solution, they are mixed with non-semiconductive polymers. ... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7659082 | Methods for identifying analgesic agents The present invention relates to the discovery that mutations in SCN9A are causative of Congenital Indifference to Pain (CIP) in humans. The invention also relates to methods of utilizing the SCN9A gene and expression products thereof for the screening and identific... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7641857 | Measuring apparatus used for determining an analyte in a liquid sample, comprising polymer electronic components A measuring apparatus for determining an analyte in a liquid sample includes the following apparatus components: a test element with a test field for applying the liquid sample, the test element experiencing a detectable modification due to the analyte to be determi... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7635398 | Purification of biodiesel with adsorbent materials A method of purifying a biodiesel fuel by contacting the biodiesel fuel with at least one adsorbent material, such as magnesium silicate. Such method removes impurities, such as soap, formed during the production of biodiesel fuels. ... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7592006 | Composition comprising the LO-CD2a antibody The present invention relates to a LO-CD2a antibody and methods of using such antibodies or molecules that bind to the same epitope (or a portion thereof) to prevent and inhibit an immune response in human patients, preferably, where the immune response is mediated ... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7589553 | Electronic module with organic logic circuit elements The invention relates to an electronic module having two or more organic circuit elements connected together to give a logic circuit, said organic circuit elements being made up of organic components, in particular organic field effect transistors. The logic circuit... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7576294 | Mechanical control elements for organic polymer electronic devices A switching element for polymer electronic devices is constructed from organic materials. ... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7560036 | System and method for drug delivery and microfluidic applications using microneedles The invention relates to a method of fabricating a microneedle array in a substrate, a drug delivery device comprising one or more microneedles extending upwards from the front surface of the substrate, the microneedles having a generally conical-shaped body defined... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7541443 | Anti-CD4 antibodies Inducing tolerance in a primate by use of a compound, or a combination of at least two compounds, that has certain characteristics when tested in vitro. The compound, alone or in combination, is preferably TRX1 antibody and the compound or combination is preferably ... | 06/02/2009 |
