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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8068635 | Diaphragm with integrated acoustical and optical properties A multifunctional transducer diaphragm may be configured as audio speaker system for displays wherein the multifunctional transducer diaphragm is capable of polarizing light transmitted therethrough and can convert mechanical motion into acoustical energy. In a rela... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7948625 | Apparatus and methods for analyzing samples The present invention relates to apparatus, systems, and methods for analyzing biological samples. The apparatus, systems, and methods can involve using a vacuum source to pull microfluidic volumes through analytical equipment, such as flow cells and the like. Addit... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7622076 | Microfluidic analysis system A microfluidic analysis system (1) performs polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis on a bio sample. In a centrifuge (6) the sample is separated into DNA and RNA constituents. The vortex is created by opposing flow of a silicon oil primary carrier flu... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7381790 | Copolymers for suppression of autoimmune diseases, and methods of use Random three- and four-amino acid copolymers having lengths of 14-, 35- and 50-amino acid residues are provided. Fifty-mers of FEAK were effective inhibitors of MBP 85-99- or proteolipid protein (PLP) 40-60-specific HLA-DR-2-restricted T cell clones. These copolymer... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7381557 | Compositions and methods for bacterial immunity and secretion of proteins Attenuated strains of Gram negative bacteria carrying a mutation in one or more ysc genes or homologs are provided, as are methods of use for immunization against infection with a pathogenic strain and for delivery of a therapeutic agent. ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7381373 | System and method for preparative mass spectrometry A preparative mass spectrometer system includes an ionizer which converts the mixture into gas phase ions of the molecules in the mixture, and a separator which separates the ions according to their mass to charge ratio or mobility. The separator is a linear ion tra... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7361311 | System and method for the preparation of arrays of biological or other molecules A method of separating species in a mixture of molecules, particles or atoms and collecting the separated species is described. The method comprises the steps of converting by ionization the species in the mixture to gas phase ions, separating the gas phase ions acc... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7346919 | Television messaging vocal response generation In a messaging system adapted to operate in a television environment, the invention teaches a method and apparatus for allowing a user to enter textual outgoing message, which is translated to speech by text to speech module. The speech is than delivered to a target... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7335897 | Method and system for desorption electrospray ionization A new method and system for desorption ionization is described and applied to the ionization of various compounds, including peptides and proteins present on metal, polymer, and mineral surfaces. Desorption electrospray ionization (DESI) is carried out by directing ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7328549 | Process for aseptic vacuum filling and stoppering of low viscosity liquids in syringes A process by which low viscosities liquids are filled into syringes without gas bubbles utilizing lowered temperature and valves to isolate the filling system from the vacuum. The liquid may be drug, device, pharmaceutical, and/or biotech products. ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7249952 | Methods and apparatus for simulating dental procedures and for training dental students A training system using haptically enhanced simulations of dental procedures to provide the sensorimotor involvement needed for dental training. To provide touch feedback in combination with a realistic visual experience, the system integrates a haptic stylus interf... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7247437 | Vibrionaceae replication factors and methods of use thereof The invention relates to compositions, methods and kits useful in modulating bacterial cell DNA replication and for treating pathogenic bacterial. ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7189697 | Compositions and uses of a galectin for treatment of dry eye syndrome Methods for the therapeutic treatment of dry eye in mammals comprising administering to a mammal afflicted with an epithelial wound a therapeutically effective amount of a galectin-1 protein, a galectin-3, a galectin-7 protein and/or a galectin-8 protein are provide... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7177018 | Multiplex illuminator and device reader for microcantilever array A device reader having a multiplex illuminator, the illuminator, and methods for reading deflection of a large number of microcantilevers are provided. The illuminator includes a micro-optical subassembly for illuminating cantilevers (illuminator) that uses a plural... | 02/13/2007 |
