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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6025346 | 1-hydroxy vitamin D4 and novel intermediates and analogues Disclosed is 1,24-dihydroxy vitamin D4 having the following structure: ##STR1## and pharmaceutical compositions containing said compound. The compound and composition are useful in the treatment of abnormal calcium metabolism. ... | 02/15/2000 |
| 5906193 | Retrofit table accessory for barbecue grill The invention provides a table accessory to an outdoor grill accessory, which is a pair of opposed work surfaces in the form of side tables. The accessory is easily retrofitted to the fire bowl of a conventional kettle type grill. In an illustrated embodi... | 05/25/1999 |
| 5900427 | N-heteroarenesulfonyl-protected amino acid reagents for peptide synthesis This invention relates to the use of heteroarenesulfonyl groups as protecting groups for amino groups, particularly the amino groups of amino acids, and specifically to nitrogen-protected (N-protected) amino acid reagents, which are particularly well-suit... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5873255 | Digital control valve for refrigeration system The present invention provides a method and system for controlling and limiting the discharge temperature of a compressor of a refrigeration system. The invention is suitable for converting an existing refrigeration system which operates with one refriger... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5873069 | System and method for automatic updating and display of retail prices An enterprise-wide integrated computer system for storing, processing and reporting pricing information regarding a plurality of products in a plurality of stores in a plurality of markets, including a pricing function for pricing and re-pricing products ... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5869472 | Synthesis of 1-hydroxy vitamin D A method for 1-hydroxylation of vitamin D compounds using the appropriate vitamin D as the starting material. The method requires no separatory procedures prior to the actual hydroxylation step.... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5869473 | Method for treating and preventing hyperparathyroidism A method for reducing or preventing elevated blood parathyroid hormone level in a human being suffering from hyperparathyroidism by administering a sufficient amount of 1-OH vitamin D2, 1-OH vitamin D4 or 1,24(R)... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5861386 | Method for treating and preventing secondary hyperparathyroidism A method for preventing loss of bone mass or bone mineral content in a human being suffering from secondary hyperparathyroidism by administering a sufficient amount of 1--OH vitamin D2, 1,24(S)--(OH)2 vitamin D2 | 01/19/1999 |
| 5819718 | Portable grill A portable grill includes a vertical post, a grill support member, a grill grate for mounting on the grill support member, and a locking member for attaching the grill support member to the vertical post. The locking member has four sidewalls disposed in ... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5801164 | Methods of treating osteoporosis prophylactically or therapeutically Methods of treating osteoporosis prophylactically or therapeutically are disclosed. The method of treating osteoporosis includes administering to a patient suffering therefrom an effective amount to treat the osteoporosis of novel 1-hydroxyvitamin ... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5798345 | Method of inhibiting the hyperproliferation of malignant cells 1-hydroxy vitamin D4 and analogues, preferably 1,24 dihydroxy vitamin D4, which are useful as active compounds of pharmaceutical compositions for the inhibition of hyperproliferative activity of malignant cells.... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5795882 | Method of treating prostatic diseases using delayed and/or sustained release vitamin D formulations Method of treating prostatic conditions such as prostate cancer and hyperplasia by administering 1-hydroxyprevitamin D or activated vitamin D or a combination thereof in a sustained release form or a delayed and sustained release formulation. Both ... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5791228 | Torque or force amplifying actuator and method for controlling actuator A hydraulic or pneumatic actuator wherein the movement of the power transfer shaft is controlled by a movable vent. The actuator is divided into two cells by a power transfer shaft to which is attached a vent follower. In an equilibrium position, the vent... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5789397 | Methods for preparation and use of 1A,24(S)-dihydroxy vitamin D2 1,24(S)-Dihydroxy vitamin D2 which is useful as an active compound of pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of disorders of calcium metabolism and for various skin disorders. The invention also includes preparation of synthetic 1... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5786348 | Methods for preparation and use of 1,24(S)-dihydroxy vitamin D2 1,24(S)-Dihydroxy vitamin D2 which is useful as an active compound of pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of disorders of calcium metabolism and for various skin disorders. The invention also includes preparation of synthetic 1... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5763431 | Method for regulating neuropeptide hormone secretion Methods are described for regulating neuropeptide secretion to alleviate premature labor, hypertension, fluid imbalance, and risk of heart disease using neuroactive steroids targeted for a newly-identified site of action in the nerve terminals of neurosec... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5763428 | Methods of treating skin disorders with novel 1a-hydroxy vitamin D4 compounds and derivatives thereof The disclosure is of methods of treating various skin disorders, including skin cancer, with compounds of novel 1-hydroxy vitamin D4 and novel analogues, thereof, including 1,25 dihydroxy vitamin D4 and 1,24 dihydroxy vitamin ... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5763429 | Method of treating prostatic diseases using active vitamin D analogues The invention provides therapeutic methods for inhibiting, ameliorating or alleviating the hyperproliferative cellular activity of diseases of the prostate, e.g., prostatic cancer and prostatic hyperplasia, which includes administering to a patient in nee... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5761328 | Computer automated system and method for converting source-documents bearing alphanumeric text relating to survey measurements The computer automated system and method of converting an image file of a scanned source document, bearing alphanumeric text relating to the lengths and directions of the bounding lines of an area surveyed, into a mathematically accurate vector computer d... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5756783 | 1-Hydroxy-24-EPI-vitamin D4 1-Hydroxy-24-epi-vitamin D4 and novel intermediates formed in a novel method of preparing this compound. The method includes campesterol as a starting material which is converted to 24-epi-vitamin D4 which is in turn hydroxyla... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5750288 | Modified lithium nickel oxide compounds for electrochemical cathodes and cells The present invention relates to electrochemical cells, and more particularly to secondary lithium intercalation cells. Nickel is employed as a component "M" in an active cathode material represented by the formula Lix My Oz | 05/12/1998 |
| 5739022 | Copper(II) nuclease compounds, compositions, and kits A method is provided for nonoxidatively cleaving the phosphorus-oxygen linkage of nucleic acids and certain anticholinesterases such as insecticides using a macrocyclic copper(II) complex. A composition suited for such cleavage is also provided.... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5727823 | Semitractor door bar A door bar for barring the door of an automotive vehicle of the type wherein the door has doorjambs, an inside door pull handle for closing the door and a space between the inside door pull handle and the door for receiving a hand, includes a rigid elonga... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5707980 | Method for treating and preventing secondary hyperparathyroidism A method for preventing loss of bone mass or bone mineral content in a human being suffering from secondary hyperparathyroidism by administering a sufficient amount of 1-OH vitamin D2, 1,24(S)-(OH)2 vitamin D2 | 01/13/1998 |
| 5700790 | Prevention and treatment of myocardial failure Method of increasing the strength of contraction in the mammalian heart muscle by administering to the mammal an effective amount of an activated Vitamin D compound, i.e. a 1-hydroxylated Vitamin D compound which binds with the Vitamin D receptor a... | 12/23/1997 |
| 5699274 | Panel performance test system The invention is a performance testing system, i.e., performance of a material under a load concentrated in a single area. The system is computerized and automatically applies a load to a panel to be tested, reads and records deflection of the panel witho... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5693784 | Methods for creating agglomerates from colloidal particles Methods for controllably creating agglomerates from particles of colloidal dimensions. Creation of agglomerates permits physical isolation or separation of, e.g., unwanted cell debris from cleared cell lysate comprising target particles, by the deposition... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5678296 | Hollow lumen cable apparatus A hollow lumen cable is formed by helically winding inner and outer coils with the helices of each coil being in an abutting relationship and the outer coil inner diameter being less than the outer, peripheral, diameter of the inner coil. Preferably, each... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5646263 | High efficiency method for isolating target substances using a multisample separation device Methods for separating target particles, from a test medium in which the particles are suspended. The method contemplates utilization of blocking or masking particles which block or mask unwanted biological debris which tends to interfere with formation o... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5646287 | Reagents for enantioselective acylation and related reactions The invention provides a method for synthesizing chiral compounds utilizing novel catalysts which are enantioselective electrophiles via kinetic resolution. The method includes treating a racemic mixture with a reagent which is a chiral DMAP derivative, a... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5641223 | Horticulture lamp A compact portable horticultural lamp that is easily assembled and disassembled. The lamp consists of a stand, lamp assembly, including a lamp housing and reflector shade, and a lamp assembly adjuster for raising and lowering the lamp assembly. The base o... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5640824 | Buildings and building components This invention provides bridge girt assemblies, and modular building panels, for use in fabricating walls, floors and roofs of buildings. The panels have novel structures adapted to protect the interior of the building from intrusion of heat and cold, and... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5634897 | Rheolytic occlusion removal catheter system and method A catheter for insertion in body vessels for removing occlusions or obstructions such as thrombus, clot, plaque and other vascular or arterial deposits without generating distal emboli. Removal of freshly or recently formed obstructions is a preferred app... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5622941 | Oral 1 -hydroxyprevitamin D Method of increasing activated vitamin D blood level by administering orally a 1-hydroxyprevitamin D. This previtamin D form increases vitamin D blood level without significant risk of hypercalcemia associated with other oral dosing of vitamin D fo... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5617913 | Elastomer bed for heating and moisturizing respiratory gases A high performance, low cost, regenerator/heat enthalpy exchanger matrix or bed. The bed consist of a matrix of tensioned sheets with flow channels therethrough. The matrix is of the parallel plate type with high porosity, and narrow, uniform, unobstructe... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5614513 | Oral 1-hydroxyprevitamin D Method of increasing activated vitamin D blood level by administering orally a 1-hydroxyprevitamin D or a delayed and sustained release formulation of activated vitamin D or a combination thereof. Both the previtamin D form and the delayed and sust... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5613794 | Bi-material tubing and method of making same The invention provides a bi-material tubing formed of a composite member and a noncomposite member. The tubing has a locking portion where the composite member is secured to the noncomposite member by chemically bonding alone or in combination with mechan... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5602116 | Method for treating and preventing secondary hyperparathyroidism A method for preventing loss of bone mass or bone mineral content in a human being suffering from secondary hyperparathyroidism by administering a sufficient amount of 1-OH vitamin D2, 1,24(S)-(OH)2 vitamin D2 | 02/11/1997 |
| 5569457 | Method of stimulating antibody formation A method and composition for the enhanced stimulation of antigenic response in animals and humans is disclosed. The method involves administering an effective amount of a compound of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R1 is hydrogen or hydroxyl... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5567326 | Multisample magnetic separation device Apparatus and methods for separating magnetically responsive particles from a nonmagnetic test medium in which the magnetically responsive particles are suspended. The separator comprises a container comprising, e.g., plurality of multiwell chambers, whic... | 10/22/1996 |
