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Combination Beverage Container and Spittoon
A combination beverage container and spittoon includes a bottom portion including outer wall and a first inner wall defining a spittoon space.
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| 6960470 | Diagnostic methods for drug screening for Alzheimer's disease Methods of screening candidate drugs for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease are provided. Employing tissue slices of mutant mouse hippocampal cells having an extra copy of a mutant form of the presenilin-1 gene, it is found that these cells have enhanced potentiat... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6821742 | Conformational and topological protein regulation Methods and compositions are provided for identifying novel conformers of proteins not known to exist as different conformers. By using chimeric genes replacing a native signal sequence with a different signal sequence resulting in the production of a conformer, one... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6607744 | Ingestibles possessing intrinsic color change Methods and compositions are provided comprising ingestibles and a thermochromic composition which is informative as to the temperature history of the ingestible, either prior or contemporaneous with use. Various solid or liquid ingestible compositions ar... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6592769 | Filter and collection device for separating materials and use thereof A device is provided for the filter and collection of one or more material. The device incorporates a manifold with an inlet conduit and an outlet conduit, with an adjustable control handle on the top of the manifold and a baffle plate in the inside of th... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6593103 | HIV capsid assembly-associated compositions and method A cell-free method for translation and assembly of retroviral, particularly HIV, capsid and capsid intermediates is disclosed. Also disclosed are novel HIV capsid assembly intermediates and novel host proteins which bind to such assembly intermediates. Th... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6558952 | Treatment for diabetes Methods and compositions for treating diabetes mellitus in a patient in need thereof are provided. The methods include administering to a patient a composition providing a gastrin/CCK receptor ligand, e.g., a gastrin, and/or an epidermal growth factor (EG... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6541004 | Cocaethylene immunogens and antibodies The ethyl ester of derivatives of benzoyl ecgonine are provided having a linking group at the para position of the benzoyl group. The derivatives are used to bond to immunogenic polypeptides for production of antisera and monoclonal antibodies. The antise... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6465791 | Integrating ultraviolet exposure detection devices Diyne monomers are used as photochromic agents in devices or formulations. The devices and formulations may be applied to body parts for semi-pemanent attachment at various sites to allow for detection of levels of ultraviolet radiation. Clear films may b... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6358699 | Assay for asymmetrical NG, NG dimethyl-l-arginine ADMA is determined in a physiological sample by first removing interfering components: proteins by precipitation; and amines and citrulline, by means of a cation exchange column, followed by enzymatic hydrolysis of the ADMA to citrulline with DDAH. The ci... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6319693 | Cloning of chicken anemia virus DNA Recombinant genetic information (DNA or RNA), comprising a Chicken Anemia Virus (CAV)-specific nucleotide sequence and the use thereof for diagnostics, vaccination or protein production. Recombinant CAV protein and the use thereof for diagnostics, vaccina... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6300493 | Method and compositions for modification of polysaccharide characteristics Methods and compositions are provided for the modification of polysaccharide structures using polysaccharidase binding or catalytic domains either alone or in tandem to modify the structure of polysaccharides. These methods and compositions are exemplifie... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6288301 | Treatment for juvenile diabetes A method for treating diabetes mellitus by administering composition providing a gastrin/CCK receptor ligand, e.g. a gastrin, and an EGF receptor ligand, e.g. TGF, in an amount sufficient to effect differentiation of pancreatic islet precursor cell... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6238669 | Proteins encoded by chicken anemia virus DNA and diagnostic kits and vaccines employing said proteins Circular double-stranded replication intermediates were identified in low-molecular-weight DNA of cells of the avian leukemia virus-induced lymphoblastoid cell line 1104-X-5 infected with chicken anemia virus (CAV). To characterize the genome of CAV, we c... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6174700 | Purification of a polypeptide compound having a polysaccharide binding domain by affinity phase separation A compound having a polysaccharide binding domain such as contained by a cellulose and essentially lacking in polysaccharidase activity is purified from other ingredients in a mixture using an affinity partition system. A mixture containing the compound i... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6096547 | Method and transgenic plant for producing mammalian peptides Constructs are provided for expression of physiologically active mammalian proteins in plant cells, either in culture or under cultivation. The constructs provide a promoter functional in a plant host, a structural gene coding for mammalian protein and a ... | 08/01/2000 |
| 5981839 | Methods and compositions for regulated transcription and expression of heterologous genes Regulatory regions from genes expressed during a particular developmental stage or in a specific tissue are identified employing cDNA screening. The resulting regulatory regions are manipulated for use with foreign sequences for introduction into plant ce... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5981502 | Methods and compositions for inducing apoptosis in tumor cells Novel proteins of the Chicken Anemia Virus are described and compositions for preventing or treating infections with that virus (CAV), in particular vaccines less pathogenic than the CAV itself, but yet leading to neutralizing antibodies in the immunized ... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5962289 | Polysaccharide binding fusion proteins and conjugates Fusion proteins or conjugates are provided containing an amino acid sequence having a substrate binding region of a polysaccharidase such as cellulase that binds to a ଲ-1,4-glycan matrix such as cellulose. The substrate binding region is essentially... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5958881 | Composition containing VIP for injection and a method of enhancing visualization of tissues during medical procedures A method of inducing a temporary substantial paralysis of an area of interest in a patient undergoing a medical procedure is provided. The method involves administering a therapeutically effective amount of vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) admixed with... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5958424 | Recombinant chicken anemia virus particle Recombinant genetic information (DNA or RNA), comprising a Chicken Anemia Virus (CAV)-specific nucleotide sequence and the use thereof for diagnostics, vaccination or protein production. Recombinant CAV protein and the use thereof for diagnostics, vaccina... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5952002 | Chicken anemia virus mutants and vaccines and uses based on the viral proteins VP1, VP2 and VP3 or sequences of that virus coding therefor Novel proteins of the Chicken Anemia Virus are described and compositions for preventing or treating infections with that virus (CAV), in particular vaccines less pathogenic than the CAV itself, but yet leading to neutralizing antibodies in the immunized ... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5932476 | Cloning of chicken anemia virus DNA Recombinant genetic information (DNA or RNA), comprising a Chicken Anemia Virus (CAV)-specific nucleotide sequence and the use thereof for diagnostics, vaccination or protein production are described. Recombinant CAV protein and the use thereof for diagno... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5830735 | Method for producing lipolytic enzymes using transformed Pseudomonas Novel microbial host strains are provided which are transformed by a vector molecule comprising a DNA fragment encoding a lipolytic enzyme and a marker for selection, capable of producing active lipase. Said DNA fragment is preferably derived from a Pseud... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5643791 | Characterization and structure of an endodglucanase gene of Cellulomonas fimi A biologically pure DNA sequence which encodes an endo 1,4-ଲ-glucanase, useful for the efficient conversion of cellulose to glucose, is disclosed. Also disclosed are recombinant DNA cloning vehicles (vectors) that contain nucleotide sequences that e... | 07/01/1997 |
| 5629149 | DNA sequence-based HLA typing method The present invention provides a process for determining genotypes in highly polymorphic systems by polymerase chain reaction amplification of cDNA or genomic DNA and direct sequencing polymerase chain reaction products using oligonucleotide primers. More... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5538878 | Superoxide dismutase expression in plants Plant species having enhanced superoxide dismutase activity as a result of transformation with a DNA expression cassette comprising an E. coli MnSOD gene are provided. Transportation of the expression product of the gene may be targeted to a specific cell... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5529917 | Compositions and methods for making lipolytic enzymes Novel microbial host strains are provided which are transformed by a vector molecule comprising a DNA fragment encoding a lipolytic enzyme and a marker for selection, capable of producing active lipase. Said DNA fragment is preferably derived from a Pseud... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5513661 | Use of sympathetic blockade for treatment of chronic muscle pain Methods are provided for intramuscular needle diagnosis and treatment of muscle pain that is believed to be the result of sympathetically mediated spindle spasm. Two simultaneous needle EMG needle recordings are used to establish the presence of and magni... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5462862 | Method and compositions for enhancing production of secondary metabolites using clustered biosynthetic genes Clustered antibiotic biosynthetic genes are employed for improvement of production of the antibiotic in microorganisms and for the isolation of other genes involved in the biosynthesis of the antibiotic. The invention is exemplified with improved producti... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5457032 | Mutated ଲ-lactam acylase genes New mutant ଲ-lactam acylases are provided exhibiting altered substrate specificities. These ଲ-lactam acylases are obtained by expression of a gene encoding said ଲ-lactam acylase and having an amino acid sequence which differs at least in... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5453566 | Antisense regulation of gene expression in plant/cells Regulation of expression of genes encoded for in plant cell genomes is achieved by integration of a gene under the transcriptional control of a promoter which is functional in the host and in which the transcribed strand of DNA is complementary to the str... | 09/26/1995 |
| 5441937 | Neurotrophic factor Novel neurotrophic factor compositions are provided, obtained from lung tissue. The factors are found to be active on parasympathetic ganglion neurons enhancing acetylcholine activity. The compositions find use in the treatment of a number of eye disorder... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5424184 | DNA sequence-based HLA class I typing method The present invention provides a process for determining genotypes in highly polymorphic systems by polymerase chain reaction amplification of cDNA or genomic DNA and direct sequencing polymerase chain reaction products using oligonucleotide primers. More... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5420034 | Seed-specific transcriptional regulation Nucleic acid sequences and methods for their use are provided which provide for seed-specific transcription, in order to modulate or modify expression in seed, particularly embryo cells. Transcriptional initiation regions are identified and isolated from ... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5364782 | Mutant microbial -amylases with increased thermal, acid and/or alkaline stability Thermostable and acid stable -amylases are provided as expression products of genetically engineered -amylase genes isolated from microorganisms, preferably belonging to the class of Bacilli. Both chemical and enzymatic mutagenesis methods a... | 11/15/1994 |
| 5340731 | Method of preparing a B-1,4 glycan matrix containing a bound fusion protein A fusion protein that can function as a removable label is prepared containing a polypetide such as an enzyme and an amino acid sequence having a substrate binding region of a polysaccharidase such as cellulase that has essentially no polysaccharidase act... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5336611 | PB92 serine protease muteins and their use in detergents New proteolytic enzymes are provided exhibiting improved properties for application in detergents, especially laundry detergents. These enzymes are obtained by expression of a gene encoding a proteolytic enzyme having an amino acid sequence which differs ... | 08/09/1994 |
| 5328839 | Oxido reductase enzyme system obtained from P. chrysogenum A new oxido reductase enzyme activity obtainable from P. chrysogenum, involved in the production of ଲ-lactams, the set of genes encoding said enzyme activity, and a method to enhance said production by using the above-mentioned oxido reductase syste... | 07/12/1994 |
| 5324653 | Recombinant genetic means for the production of serine protease muteins New proteolytic enzymes are provided exhibiting improved properties for application in detergents, especially laundry detergents. These enzymes are obtained by expression of a gene encoding a proteolytic enzyme having an amino acid sequence which differs ... | 06/28/1994 |
| 5278066 | Molecular cloning and expression of gene encoding lipolytic enzyme Novel microbial host strains are provided which are transformed by a vector molecule comprising a DNA fragment encoding a lipolytic enzyme and a marker for selection, capable of producing active lipase. Said DNA fragment is preferably derived from a Pseud... | 01/11/1994 |
