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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8158349 | Method and device for purifying nucleic acids The invention concerns a method for isolating and purifying nucleic acids from a sample and a device that is suitable therefore. ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8137616 | System for multi color real time PCR The invention is directed to a system for performing multi-color real time PCT, comprising a flexible real time PCT instrument and a specific composition or reaction mixture for performing multiplex PCR: In particular, the present invention is directed to a composit... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8110396 | Thermocycling device with a thermal switch comprising a magnetic or metal thermoconducting liquid and a stimulating unit The invention relates to a thermocycler module for heating and/or cooling of a thermocycling device comprising a thermal switch, a heating block and a heat sink. The thermal switch comprises a thermoconducting liquid, e.g. a magnetic fluid or a liquid metal, and a s... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8070022 | Apparatus for dispensing a measured amount of paste An apparatus, system, and method for dispensing a measured amount of paste is provided herein, including a flexible container for paste, comprising a closed end, a peripheral wall, and an open outlet; a top cap comprising a top surface and a bottom surface, the top ... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8062884 | Handling kit for analyzing a liquid sample by nucleic acid amplification The invention refers to a handling kit for analyzing a liquid sample, especially by nucleic acid amplification, comprising a disposable sample holding and processing device (1) dimensioned for use in an apparatus for analyzing a liquid sample, and a sample tr... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8058423 | High-risk human papillomavirus detection This invention provides compositions and methods for detecting HPV in a sample. This invention also provides related kits, systems, and computers. ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 7975405 | Collapsible shoe and replaceable straps and methods for making and using A shoe is described having a removeable heel, removeable platform, and in some embodiments one or more removeable straps. The shoes of the present invention provide for flexibility in design with the same sole by allowing for replacement of one type of heel with ano... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7972579 | Device for the automatic opening and closing of reaction vessels The invention relates to a device for the automatic opening and closing of reaction vessels. It comprises a holding device for the non-rotatable holding of one or more reaction vessels, a gripper for the gripping of a lid for the reaction vessel, wherein the gripper... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7919063 | Device with a compressible matrix having homogeneous flow profile A fluidic device containing a flow through chamber comprising an inlet port, an outlet port, and a fluid permeable, compressible matrix located in the chamber between said inlet port and said outlet port, and said compressible matrix having a higher flow resistance ... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7917313 | Method for monitoring a fluid transfer process The present invention relates to a method for monitoring a fluid transfer process, including the steps: providing an allowable pressure profile; detecting a pressure occurring in the course of the fluid transfer process; comparing detected pressure with the allowabl... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7914737 | Multi-level diagnostic apparatus with a lift system A new multi-level apparatus is disclosed for high throughput processing of samples. The apparatus does not need interruptions for reloading disposables. ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7882989 | Apparatus for dispensing a measured amount of paste An apparatus, system, and method for dispensing a measured amount of paste is provided herein, including a flexible container for paste, comprising a closed end, a peripheral wall, and an open outlet; a top cap comprising a top surface and a bottom surface, the top ... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7803772 | Truncated 24kDa basic fibroblast growth factor The invention relates to fragments of an amino acid sequence of mature, full length 24 kDa fibroblast growth factor-2 or an analog thereof. The fragments have an activity that inhibits the migration of cultured cells as well as inhibiting angiogenesis, tumor growth,... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7775851 | Fabric breast support worn in shower to support and protect breasts and protect breasts and relieve breast and nipple pain associated with pregnancy, childbirth and nursing A soft, protective breast support worn by pregnant, postpartum and nursing mothers when showering to support engorged breasts, function as a warm compress to soothe breasts and ease engorgement, and to shield the breasts, nipples and areolas from direct contact with... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7582818 | Violin thumb pad A violin thumb pad that facilitates the optimal positioning of violin relative to the player's thumb supporting the violin neck, for teaching purpose and for increased comfort and reduced physical stress, is introduced. Assuming the violin player uses left hand to p... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7578075 | Collapsible shoe and methods for making and using same A shoe is described having a removable heel, removable platform, and in some embodiments one or more removable straps. The removable shoe provides for flexibility in design with the same sole by allowing for replacement of one type of heel with another and in some s... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7432243 | Truncated 24kDa basic fibroblast growth factor The invention relates to fragments of an amino acid sequence of mature, full length 24 kDa fibroblast growth factor-2 or an analog thereof. The fragments have an activity that inhibits the migration of cultured cells as well as inhibiting angiogenesis, tumor growth,... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7403220 | Apparatus, methods, and systems for viewing and manipulating a virtual environment Components for generating, reviewing, processing, storing, retrieving, analyzing, and optimizing information input to or output from a virtual environment. The components may be a video camera component, a stand-alone or device mountable on a tripod to permit a came... | 07/22/2008 |
| D571105 | Cosmetic brush with V-cut shaped bristles | 06/17/2008 |
| 7341837 | Soluble analyte detection and amplification The present invention relates to a method of detection of a compound of interest that is present at low levels in a sample. In particular, the present invention relates to a method of detection of a compound of interest in solution by a nucleic acid-labelled binding... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7278960 | Method of exercising selected muscle tissue A method of exercising in which selected muscle tissue contacts against externally applied pressure. A user places an object, or member, in contact with a body part, and applies pressure to the member, which is transmitted through the body-contacting surface of the ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7011485 | Tiltable hand truck The present invention provides an improved hand truck having a tiltable platform for carrying heavy objects, which is safe to use and easily maneuverable, and requires the minimum amount of energy required for movement of heavy objects. The present invention provide... | 03/14/2006 |
