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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8071084 | Vaccine for protection against disease Compositions and methods for protecting a susceptible host against an infection of Shigella sonnei are disclosed. Such compositions and methods are useful for protecting the host against bacillary dysentery and shigellosis. ... | 12/06/2011 |
| 7507025 | Infrared thermometer with an axially actuated temperature sensor An infrared thermometer has an elongate housing extending along an axis with an actuator at one housing end, the actuator being actuated by engagement along the axis. The housing further includes an opening at one end and a temperature sensor operatively associated ... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7473558 | Marker useful for detection and measurement of free radical damage and method The present invention teaches a marker useful for detection and measurement of free radical damage. Specifically, the invention takes advantage of alterations which occur to the N-terminus of the albumin molecule, a circulating protein in human blood, in the presenc... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7219812 | Fibre-reinforced pressure vessel and method of manufacturing fibre-reinforced pressure vessel The invention relates to a fibre-reinforced pressure vessel (1, 6) comprising a rigid gas- of fluid-tight body (2, 7, 13, 19) overwound with fibre filaments (3, 10,11, 18), whereby the fibre filaments are wound such that at least a number of fib... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7220757 | Compositions and methods for topical administration of 2-NH-heteroarylimidazoles Compounds of formula (I): are inhibitors of bacterial methionyl tRNA synthetase and are of use in treating bacterial infections. ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7204350 | Master cylinder lever for a hydraulic disc brake having favorable handle pivot geometry A bicycle hydraulic disc brake master cylinder includes a housing having a bar clamp at one end configured for fastening the housing to a bicycle handle bar, the bar clamp receiving the handle bar along a clamp axis. A handle is pivotably connected to the housing to... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7182731 | Support arm for cardiac surgery A support arm assembly for assisting in the performance of cardiac surgery has an articulated arm movable axially of a support base and rotatable relative to the support base. A distal end of the articulated arm receives a contact member and the contact member is mo... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7176295 | Systematic evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment: blended SELEX A method is described for generating blended nucleic acid ligands containing non-nucleic acid functional units. Specifically, a SELEX identified RNA ligand to the integrin gpIIbIIIa is conjugated to the peptide Gly-Arg-Gly-Asp-Thr-Pro (SEQ ID NO:1). This blended RNA... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7171787 | Rectangular tilt-up concrete tank construction A rectangular tilt-up concrete tank includes a concrete slab with a metal plate anchored thereto, the metal plate defining at least one substantially linear concrete side wall location. A plurality of preformed concrete side panels each having metal plates attached ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7165546 | Nitrous oxide based oxygen supply system A self-contained system which converts nitrous oxide to a breathable gas mixture of nitrogen and oxygen. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, a portable system is disclosed wherein liquefied nitrous oxide is converted to a breathable gas mixture of ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7115250 | Delivery of erectile dysfunction drugs through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of erectile dysfunction drugs through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing erectile dysfunction drugs that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an e... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7108847 | Delivery of muscle relaxants through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of muscle relaxants through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing muscle relaxants that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a muscle relaxant is del... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7090830 | Drug condensation aerosols and kits The present invention provides novel condensation aerosols for the treatment of disease and/or intermittent or acute conditions. These condensation aerosols have little or no pyrolysis degradation products and are characterized by having an MMAD of between 1–3 mic... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7087216 | Delivery of sedative-hypnotics through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of sedative-hypnotics through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing sedative-hypnotics that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a sedative-hypnotic ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7087218 | Delivery of diazepam through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of compounds for the treatment of anxiety disorders and symptoms of such disorders through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing diazepam that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method as... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7086553 | Fibre-reinforced pressure vessel and method of manufacturing fibre-reinforced pressure vessel The invention relates to a fibre-reinforced pressure vessel (1, 6) comprising a rigid gas- or fluid-tight body (2, 7, 13, 19) overwound with fibre filaments (3, 10, 11, 18), whereby the fibre filaments are wound such that at least a number of fi... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7078017 | Delivery of sedative-hypnotics through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of sedative-hypnotics through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing sedative-hypnotics that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a sedative-hypnotic ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7078018 | Delivery of opioids through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of opioids through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing opioids that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an opioid is delivered to a patient throug... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7078019 | Delivery of drug esters through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of drug esters through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing drug esters that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a drug ester is delivered to a pat... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7070761 | Delivery of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing NSAIDs that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an NSA... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7070762 | Delivery of analgesics through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of analgesics through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing acetaminophen, orphenadrine or tramadol that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an anal... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7070763 | Delivery of diphenhydramine through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of diphenhydramine through an inhalation route. In a composition aspect of the present invention, a composition of a diphenhydramine condensation aerosol is presented. In a method aspect of the present invention, diphenh... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7070764 | Delivery of analgesics through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of analgesics through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing acetaminophen, orphenadrine or tramadol that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an anal... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7070766 | Delivery of physiologically active compounds through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of physiologically active compounds through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing physiologically active compounds that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present inv... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7067114 | Delivery of antihistamines through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of antihistamines through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing antihistamines that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an antihistamine is delivere... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7063832 | Delivery of muscle relaxants through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of muscle relaxants through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing muscle relaxants that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a muscle relaxant is del... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7063831 | Delivery of erectile dysfunction drugs through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of erectile dysfunction drugs through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing erectile dysfunction drugs that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an e... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7060254 | Delivery of antidepressants through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of antidepressants through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing an antidepressant that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an antidepressant is adm... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7060255 | Delivery of alprazolam, estazolam, midazolam or triazolam through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of alprazolam, estazolam, midazolam or triazolam through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing alprazolam, estazolam, midazolam or triazolam that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7055787 | Sheet material clamp A sheet material clamp having a rigid clamp base of a pre-selected length. The rigid clamp base has a clamping surface and at least two clamping apparatus attached to the clamping base for applying clamping pressure through a pressure foot toward the clamping surfac... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7047809 | Ultrasonic monitor of material composition and particle size A method and apparatus for determining the composition of a containerized material, typically a suspension, through which ultrasonic waves are passed. The component ratios and particle sizes of a stationary or flowing material are determined by measuring ultrasonic ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7040312 | Perilaryngeal oral airway with flexible tip guide An oral airway consists of an elongate tubular member having a leading distal end and a proximal end, the leading distal end leading the elongate tubular member as it is inserted into the mouth and pharynx of a patient. An opening at the leading distal end of the el... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7029201 | Utility line bedding for storm water management and storm water management system and method A water retaining and dissipating bedding for a utility line consists of an elongate trench formed in the earth. A filter fabric wrap is provided lining a lengthwise segment of the trench, with a lengthwise segment having a select length. A first select depth of a p... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7025884 | Method and apparatus for treatment of a fluid system A method for treating a fluid by providing raw fluid to a process tank, adding an ion exchange resin to the process tank to form a raw fluid/ion exchange resin mixture, removing treated fluid from the process tank through a membrane filter located within the process... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7013899 | Perilaryngeal oral airway with multi-lumen esophogeal-obturator A tubular assembly having a plurality of lumens is configured for insertion into the mouth and throat of a patient with a proximal end of the tubular assembly extending from the patient's mouth and a distal end of the tubular assembly extending into the patient's es... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7000711 | Horizontal bore cryogenic drilling method A horizontal bore cryogenic drilling method includes in a first embodiment forming a pilot hole of a first select diameter along a desired path of the horizontal bore. A grindable casing is inserted into the guide bore. A cryogenic fluid is flowed through the grinda... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6983744 | Perilaryngeal oral airway with temperature sensor An oral airway (510) includes an elongate tubular member (512) having a distal (510) and a proximal end (514), the oral airway being configured to place the distal end in a supraglottic position and prevent insertion of the distal end int... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6984803 | Low profile laser assembly A laser assembly includes a removable work table defining a planar work surface. A frame is configured for supporting the removable work table with the work surface in a work surface plane. An X-Y beam transport is operatively associated with the frame and is config... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6982036 | Chemically enhanced primary sludge fermentation method A method of treating wastewater to increase effluent volatile fatty acid content consisting of providing wastewater to a primary treatment vessel and adding a select quantity of a chemical, typically an aluminum or iron salt, to the wastewater, enhancing the separat... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6962741 | Press-on tool and method for pressing on a film to adhere to a substrate Press-on tool for pressing on a film to adhere to a substrate. The press-on tool comprises a relatively hard and rigid carrier part with a press-on surface with which, during use, the film can be pressed against the substrate. The intermediate layer comprises a rela... | 11/08/2005 |
