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Attorney: Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Kurz, P.C.

Number of patents: 177
Last date: April 10, 2001

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6213308	System for debris elimination and item separation and method of use thereof A item separating or debris eliminating system includes a tank and a pump for circulating water from one end of the tank around through a duct and back into the opposite end of the tank. A medium density object collector is located within the tank, and a ...	04/10/2001
6172041	Use of conantokins The present invention is directed to the use of conantokin peptides, conantokin peptide derivatives and conantokin peptide chimeras, referred to collectively as conantokins, having 10-30 amino acids, including preferably two or more γ-carboxyglutamic aci...	01/09/2001
6162897	17q-linked breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility gene The present invention relates generally to the field of human genetics. Specifically, the present invention relates to methods and materials used to isolate and detect a human breast and ovarian cancer predisposing gene (BRCA1), some mutant alleles of whi...	12/19/2000
6153386	Method to determine predisposition to hypertension The association of the molecular variant A-20C of the angiotensinogen gene with the prognosis of human hypertension as determined by the G-6A molecular variant is disclosed. The determination of this association enables the screening of persons to identif...	11/28/2000
6149428	Mould for forming a basis for a dental cast model A mould for casting a base for a dental model when reconstructing teeth for dentures or parts thereof and including a base plate along the edge of which a mould cavity is placed, the mould cavity including a bottom with fixating structures for the dental ...	11/21/2000
6124104	Chromosome 13-linked breast cancer susceptibility gene The present invention relates generally to the field of human genetics. Specifically, the present invention relates to methods and materials used to isolate and detect a human breast cancer predisposing gene (BRCA2), some mutant alleles of which cause sus...	09/26/2000
6111164	Bone graft insert A bone graft insert for graft in a patient includes a dowel formed of cortical bone and being substantially free of extraneous cancellous bone material not from the patient. The dowel has a body portion, the body portion having a sidewall portion and a fr...	08/29/2000
6110894	Allosteric modulators of the NMDA receptor and their use in the treatment of CNS disorders and enhancement of CNS function Novel compounds and compositions for modulating NMDA receptor function comprising Conantokin-G and derivatives thereof; methods for modulating NMDA receptor function and methods for treating neuropsychopharmacological disorders, using the novel compounds ...	08/29/2000
6111066	Peptidic molecules which have been isotopically substituted with ¹³ C, ¹⁵ N and ² H in the backbone but not in the sidechains Peptidic molecules suitable for three dimensional NMR structure determination are provided which have been substituted with 13 C and/or 15 N in the backbone and/or at the ଱-carbon with 2 H but not otherwise in the si...	08/29/2000
6105419	Apparatus and process for inspecting sealed packages An apparatus for inspecting sealed packages of product includes a conveyor belt for receiving the packages. An inspection belt contacts the packages and moves away from the conveyor belt a particular distance depending on whether the packages are properly...	08/22/2000
6090578	MTS1 gene The present invention relates to somatic mutations in the Multiple Tumor Suppressor (MTS) gene in human cancers and their use in the diagnosis and prognosis of human cancer. The invention further relates to germ line mutations in the MTS gene and their us...	07/18/2000
6091837	Sensor for acquiring a fingerprint image based on heat transfer A method and apparatus is provided for measuring patterns in an at least partially heat conducting surface. The method includes the steps of bringing a plurality of surface sensor elements into thermal contact with a substantial part of a surface to be ex...	07/18/2000
6077934	Contryphan peptides The present invention is directed to contryphan peptides having 6-12 amino acids, preferably including one or more D-tryptophan or D-leucine residues. The peptides of the present invention are generically termed "contryphans," although the D-leucine conta...	06/20/2000
6077283	Diamond scalpel for opening the meninx A scalpel has a handle, houses a mounting in which a diamond blade is mounted. A foot holder with slotted foot is fastened to the handle a fixed axial distance therefrom. The mounting can be moved axially to a first or second position with the aid of a cy...	06/20/2000
6074677	Tubular container having vacuum packed inner bag A vacuum packed food container has a vacuum packed inner bag and a clear or transparent outer container body. The inner bag within the container body has a food product therein. The food product is preferably a food chip, such as a potato chip or a masa b...	06/13/2000
6071448	Manufacture of roof tiles The present invention is directed to an improved process for the manufacture of concrete roof tiles having cut-back sidelock portions such that the tiles are flash free. The process involves the moulding of tiles on pallets which are provided with cut-awa...	06/06/2000
6068426	Method of connecting conduits The method concerned is for connecting a section of buried main conduit (120) to a secondary conduit. For this purpose, a starting pit (200) and a finishing pit (204) are dug, a drilling device comprising a series of rods to be placed end to end is lowere...	05/30/2000
6065882	Snap-in proximal connector for mounting an optic fiber element into a light source system A proximal connector includes a stainless steel, cone-shaped ferrule enclosing a proximal end of the optic fiber element. The ferrule is inserted within a matching aperture of a receiving block, which is also made of stainless steel. The matching shapes o...	05/23/2000
6063985	Chemical inducible promotor used to obtain transgenic plants with a silent marker A chemically inducible promoter is described which may be used to transform plants with genes which are easily regulatable by adding plants or plant cells to a medium containing an inducer of the promoter or by removing the plants or plant cells from such...	05/16/2000
6063576	Actin mutations in dilated cardiomyopathy, a heritable form of heart failure Two mutations in the human cardiac actin gene are disclosed which have been associated with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (IDC) in two families. These mutations cosegregate with IDC in the two families. Both mutations affect universally conserved amin...	05/16/2000
6064037	Air-permeable heating device for a seat An air conditioning device for a seat comprises an air-permeable base body which is fitted under a seat surface, and a heating element fitted in the base body, or between the seat surface and the base body. The base body and the heating element are mat-sh...	05/16/2000
6060646	Tolerance of trichothecene mycotoxins in plants and animals through the modification of the peptidyl transferase gene Fusarium graminearum is a plant pathogen, attacking a wide range of plant species including corn (ear and stalk rot), barley, and wheat (head blight). Fusarium epidemics result in millions of dollars of loses in crop revenues. Fusarium graminearum infecti...	05/09/2000
6060301	Vector containing MTS1E1ଲ gene The present invention relates to somatic mutations in the Multiple Tumor Suppressor (MTS) gene in human cancers and their use in the diagnosis and prognosis of human cancer. The invention further relates to germ line mutations in the MTS gene and their us...	05/09/2000
6059821	Method for controlling circulation of blood in a body A vascular prosthesis adapted to be endoluminally inserted into a vascular region, particularly a vascular region having an aneurysm, and a method for implanting the same. The prosthesis features a tubular framework and a sheath bound to the framework for...	05/09/2000
6057019	Labels A self-adhesive label comprising a multilaminar label portion, a self-adhesive laminar material extending over and adhered by its self-adhesive surface to the multilaminar label portion and a self-adhesive support piece upon which the multilaminar label p...	05/02/2000
6055936	Sea cucumber carotenoid lipid fractions and process Processing methods and compositions of matter are disclosed for lipid fractions of sea cucumber intestinal mass and body wall tissue suitable for the healthfood industry and aquaculture feed pigment industry. A process and composition of matter descriptio...	05/02/2000
6046317	DNA molecule encoding a mutant prepro-neuropeptide Y, a mutant signal peptide, and uses thereof The invention relates to a DNA sequence comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding a prepro-neuropeptide Y (PreproNPY) where the leucine amino acid in position 7 of the signal peptide part of said preproNPY has been replaced by proline. The invention conce...	04/04/2000
6042664	Aerosol-forming composition for the purpose of extinguishing fires and method for the preparation of this composition The present invention relates to a pyrotechnical, aerosol-forming composition for the purpose of extinguishing fires in confined spaces, containing potassium nitrate in a quantity of 67-72% by mass, phenolformaldehyde resin in a quantity of 8-12% by mass ...	03/28/2000
6039744	Assembly for positioning an implant in an internal passageway of a body The invention is an assembly for positioning an implant that has an axis and at least one axial tubular region having an inside diameter. More specifically, the assembly positions the implant into an internal passageway in a body, such as a blood vessel. ...	03/21/2000
6037462	MTS1 gene mutations The present invention relates to somatic mutations in the Multiple Tumor Suppressor (MTS) gene in human cancers and their use in the diagnosis and prognosis of human cancer. The invention further relates to germ line mutations in the MTS gene and their us...	03/14/2000
6036851	Peat bale filtration element A peat bale for use in a peat water filtration system, wherein the peat bale has a permeable wrapping to maintain the bale of peat at a predetermined density and which allows for the inflow and outflow of water through the bale....	03/14/2000
6036795	Butt-welding process using an automatically controlled electro-welding machine It concerns butt-welding of parts made of plastics material(s). For this purpose, the invention proposes correcting, according to an ambient temperature which is measured in the environment of the parts at the moment of welding, at least one of the follow...	03/14/2000
6032713	Corrugated board manufacturing system A first tension adjustor for adjusting the tension of a liner and a pitch measuring device for measuring the corrugation pitch of a first core board of a single-faced corrugated board are used. A first tension controller operates so that the tension actin...	03/07/2000
6033857	Chromosome 13-linked breast cancer susceptibility gene The present invention relates generally to the field of human genetics. Specifically, the present invention relates to methods and materials used to isolate and detect a human breast cancer predisposing gene (BRCA2), some mutant alleles of which cause sus...	03/07/2000
6030832	Carboxy-terminal BRCA1 interacting protein Recent evidence indicates that the carboxy-terminal region of the tumor suppressor protein BRCA1 is a functionally significant domain. Using the yeast two-hybrid assay and an in vitro biochemical assay, it is here shown that a protein, B112, interacts spe...	02/29/2000
6027892	Compositions and methods for reducing radiation and drug resistance in cells Provided are antisense oligonucleotides directed against the raf-1 gene, Ha-ras gene and HER-2 gene, components of a signal transduction pathway involving oncogenes and their normal counterparts and leading to the phenotype of cellular radioresistance. Ad...	02/22/2000
6025172	Isolation and sequencing of the hazel FAD2-Ngene The invention relates to the isolation from hazel (Corylus avellana L.) of the FAD2-N gene coding for the Ɗ12 desaturase enzyme of the microsomal fraction and, in particular, provides the nucleotide sequence and the deduced amino-acid sequence of the gen...	02/15/2000
6023954	Keys for cylinder locks A Key with a blade portion which is bitted for actuating the tumbler pins of a cylinder lock has improved cross-sectional strength despite deep cut bittings which extend well into the thickness of the blade. The key is generally flat with upper and lower ...	02/15/2000
6024995	Food product with a filling and a method of producing it The product, formed essentially as a praline, comprises a shell which encloses a creamy filing with very low viscosity, possibly enhanced by a nut. The shell which is coated by one or more coating layers, possibly with the addition of a sprinkled substanc...	02/15/2000
6018307	Meteorological radar system A meteorological radar system that can continuously and detailed observe an object. The search radar section continuously searches for an atmospheric phenomenon as a target within a wide search range while the search radar control section rotatably scans ...	01/25/2000

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