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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8182474 | Expandable laser catheter Expandable laser catheters for utilizing laser energy to remove obstructions from body passages are described. In one embodiment, the laser catheter includes a shaftway having a distal end including a flexible portion configured in a series of radial folds. Multiple... | 05/22/2012 |
| D660227 | Apparatus for recharging batteries | 05/22/2012 |
| D660225 | Solar collector | 05/22/2012 |
| 8171891 | Animal support harness and method of supporting and restraining movement of the animal An animal support harness and method of supporting and restraining movement of an animal is provided. The apparatus includes a sling that can be routed around the abdomen of the animal, and a plurality of primary support straps extend and are joined at a handle. A l... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8168415 | Axl fusion proteins as Axl tyrosine kinase inhibitors Disclosed are novel inhibitors of the Axl receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) and methods of using such inhibitors in a variety of therapeutic approaches in the areas of cancer therapy and anti-thrombosis (anti-clotting) therapy. ... | 05/01/2012 |
| D658817 | Pet food dispenser | 05/01/2012 |
| 8152734 | System and method for diagnosis of bovine diseases using auscultation analysis A system and method are provided for diagnosis of bovine respiratory diseases using auscultation techniques. Acoustic characteristics of a recorded spectrogram are compared with existing data enabling a diagnosis to be made for a diseased animal. Lung sounds are obt... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8143059 | Method for identification of cell growth or differentiation factors The present invention relates to novel immortalized precursor cell populations derived from embryonic stem cell populations and methods to produce such cell populations. Also disclosed is an assay to identify regulatory compounds capable of controlling cell growth f... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8141764 | Friction stir welding apparatus, system and method A friction stir welding system is provided herein. More specifically, traditional friction stir welding requires a rotatable head that is forced against a plurality of work pieces to bond the same. The rotational and normal forces generated by the friction stir weld... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8141755 | Regulated fluid dispensing device and method of dispensing a carbonated beverage A device and method are provided for dispensing a beverage from a pressurized container. The dispensing device includes an integral source of compressed gas for maintaining the beverage within the container at a desired pressurized state. The dispensing device also ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8133382 | Method for electrocoagulation of liquids An electrocoagulation treatment device includes a plurality of spaced reaction plates disposed within a reaction chamber. A voltage is applied to selected reaction plates to create an electrical field within the electrocoagulation chamber. The plates are arranged ve... | 03/13/2012 |
| D655672 | Solar array | 03/13/2012 |
| 8124381 | Process and materials for production of glucosamine and N-acetylglucosamine A biosynthetic method for producing glucosamine and N-acetylglucosamine is disclosed. Such a method includes the fermentation of a genetically modified microorganism to produce glucosamine and/or N-acetylglucosamine. Also disclosed are genetically modified microorga... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8123104 | Friction welding apparatus, system and method A friction stir welding apparatus is provided herein. More specifically, traditional friction stir welding requires a rotatable head that is forced against a plurality of work pieces to bond the same. The rotational and normal forces generated by the friction stir w... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8113491 | Gas-liquid contactor apparatus and nozzle plate The invention relates to a gas liquid contactor and effluent cleaning system and method and more particularly to an array of nozzles configured to produce uniformly spaced flat liquid jets with reduced linear stability. An embodiment of the invention is directed tow... | 02/14/2012 |
| D653538 | Beverage container neck with end | 02/07/2012 |
| 8105419 | Gas liquid contactor and effluent cleaning system and method The invention relates to a gas liquid contactor and effluent cleaning system and method and more particularly to an array of nozzles configured to produce uniformly spaced flat liquid jets shaped to minimize disruption from a gas. An embodiment of the invention is d... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8104483 | Multi-port light delivery catheter and methods for the use thereof Methods of advancing a laser catheter across an occlusion are described. They may include the steps of advancing a guidewire through a first proximal lumen and a distal lumen of the catheter into a first region of the occlusion, retracting the guidewire from the dis... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8101380 | Schizophrenia-related isoform of KCNH2 and development of antipsychotic drugs The invention is related to a novel primate specific brain isoform of the potassium channel KCNH2 and genetic association with risk for schizophrenia. ... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8101243 | Method of making sulfur-resistant composite metal membranes The invention provides thin, hydrogen-permeable, sulfur-resistant membranes formed from palladium or palladium-alloy coatings on porous, ceramic or metal supports. Also disclosed are methods of making these membranes via sequential electroless plating techniques, wh... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8100893 | Laser catheter calibrator A catheter assembly is disclosed according to one embodiment of the invention. The assembly includes a catheter body, a housing and a detector. The catheter includes a distal tip, a proximal end, and a fiber optic extending between the proximal end and the distal ti... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8097012 | Endocardial lead removing apparatus The invention provides an apparatus having a tubular member for receiving an endocardial lead implanted within a patient's body. Disposed generally at a distal end of the tubular member is at least one blade or cutting surface. An adjustment mechanism moves the blad... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8096035 | Inserted thermal barrier liner for containers A thermal barrier liner is provided to maintain a beverage within a container at a desired temperature. The thermal barrier liner is installed so as to make intimate contact with the internal surface of the container. According to a method of the invention, the line... | 01/17/2012 |
| D652494 | Solar water heater | 01/17/2012 |
| 8088292 | Method of separating at least two fluids with an apparatus The invention relates to a gas liquid contactor and effluent cleaning system and method and more particularly to an array of nozzles configured to produce uniformly spaced flat liquid jets with reduced linear stability. An embodiment of the invention is directed tow... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087931 | Device for supporting articles to be fired that has a defined compensation of thermal expansions The present invention relates to a device for supporting, stacking, and transporting kiln run, in particular for firing ceramic products, comprising an assembly of supports and support beams, like carrier beams and cross beams, on which, in particular one or several... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8079750 | Method and system for administering micro-ingredient feed additives to animal feed rations A system and method are provided for administering micro-ingredient feed additives or supplements to feed rations. The amount of each particular micro-ingredient to be delivered to a feed ration may be determined by a bulk density measurement. Alternatively, bulk de... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8079397 | Roman shade with protected operating cords A window covering is provided with protected operating cords. Protective coverings are installed over the cords. The coverings are expandable to move with the window covering as it is raised and lowered. The protective coverings may include an accordion folded confi... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8076485 | Methylphenidate derivatives and uses of them The present invention provides methods of using compounds of formula I: and salts and prodrugs thereof, wherein n, R1 and R2 are defined herein. The invention also provides certain novel compounds of f... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8075020 | Pipe fitting for a heatable piping of a SCR system A pipe fitting for a heatable piping of a SCR (“Selective Catalytic Reduction”) system presents a body defining a hydraulic connection to make flow an urea solution from/to such piping; the pipe fitting further presenting an electrical connection, which is provi... | 12/13/2011 |
| D649851 | Pair of scissors | 12/06/2011 |
| 8066702 | Combination electrical stimulating and infusion medical device and method A combined electrical and chemical stimulation lead is especially adapted for providing treatment to the spine and nervous system. The stimulation lead includes electrodes that may be selectively positioned along various portions of the stimulation lead in order to ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8066632 | Teleoperated endoscopic capsule equipped with active locomotion system A teleoperated endoscopic capsule for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes inside an animal body cavity, comprising a body (1) with a plurality of locomotion modules (5) placed on its surface, suitable for moving said body in the body cavity. The capsul... | 11/29/2011 |
| D649112 | Solar array | 11/22/2011 |
| 8052012 | Regulated fluid dispensing device and method of dispensing a carbonated beverage A device and method are provided for dispensing a beverage from a pressurized container. The dispensing device includes an integral source of compressed gas for maintaining the beverage within the container at a desired pressurized state. The dispensing device also ... | 11/08/2011 |
| D648269 | Solar array | 11/08/2011 |
| 8048279 | Method and apparatus for electrocoagulation of liquids An electrocoagulation treatment device includes a plurality of spaced reaction plates disposed within a reaction chamber. A voltage is applied to selected reaction plates to create an electrical field within the electrocoagulation chamber. The plates are arranged ve... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8038039 | Regulated fluid dispensing device and method of dispensing a carbonated beverage A device and method are provided for dispensing a beverage from a pressurized container. The dispensing device includes an integral source of compressed gas for maintaining the beverage within the container at a desired pressurized state. The dispensing device also ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8028620 | System for automated application of inoculants onto forage materials and measurement of moisture for optimum application An automated system and method are provided for application of inoculant products onto forage material. Real time data measurements are taken for relative humidity and moisture content of the forage material in order to timely adjust the dispense rate of the inocula... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8026377 | Process for (3R, 5R)-7-[2-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-isopropyl-3-phenyl-4-[(4-hydroxy methyl phenyl amino) carbonyl]-pyrrol-1-yl]-3,5-dihydroxy-heptanoic acid hemi calcium salt The present invention relates to processes for the manufacture of (3R,5R)-7-[2-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-isopropyl-3-phenyl-4-[(4-hydroxy methyl phenyl amino)carbonyl]-pyrrol-1-yl]-3,5-dihydroxy-heptanoic acid hemi calcium salt. ... | 09/27/2011 |
