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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D637993 | Disk player | 05/17/2011 |
| 7941030 | Audio/video recording apparatus, recording method, playback apparatus, playback method, playback program, and recording program At the time of recording, only an edition point is recorded (step S4). At the time of reproduction, overlap time (A_overlap) between an audio frame to be reproduced last and an audio frame to be reproduced first, each including a video connection point is cal... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7939613 | Fluorescent water-soluble conjugated polyene compounds that exhibit aggregation induced emission and methods of making and using same The presently described subject matter is directed to water-soluble conjugated polyene compounds that exhibit aggregation induced emission, as well as to water dispersible, fluorescent, polymeric microparticles and/or nanoparticles comprising the water-soluble conju... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7939495 | Method for improving skin conditions Provided is a method for improving a skin condition or treating a periodontal disease, which includes administering to a subject a composition including a basic fibroblast growth factor-derived peptide as an active ingredient. The present method effectively improves... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7939112 | Pharmaceutical compositions containing bulbophyllum and their use for treating illnesses Described are pharmaceutical compositions containing Bulbophyllum, in particular compositions containing Bulbophyllum neilgherese, optionally in combination with suitable pharmaceutical excipients and carriers, as well as their use for treating illness... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7939001 | Method and apparatus for producing fibre composite mouldings by means of vacuum infusion Apparatus and method of producing fiber composite moldings by means of vacuum infusion applying a mold with a mold cavity, a plurality of inlet channels (3, 21, 22) communicating with the mold cavity and a polymer source (7) with liquid polymer, a plur... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7936450 | Opto-electrical sensor arrangement The invention relates to an opto-electronic sensor arrangement (10) with an optical transmitter (20) and an optical receiver (30), such that the optical transmitter (20) and the optical receiver (30) are so positioned that they eit... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7935478 | Biological material and methods and solutions for preservation thereof A preservation solution for preserving a biological material at a low temperature including one or more polyphenols, and a method for preserving a biological material are provided. The method includes adding the preservation solution to a biological material, coolin... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7935233 | Tyrosinase enzyme electrode and production method thereof Disclosed are a tyrosinase enzyme electrode containing metal nanoparticles and its producing method. Metal nanoparticles are applied to a surface of a support with high chemical stability. Also, a buffer layer consisting of a self-assembled monolayer is formed on th... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7935174 | Treatment of steel plant sludges in a multiple-stage furnace The invention concerns a method for treating iron-and-steel plant sludge comprising adjusting the available CaO content of the sludge so as to obtain an available CaO content of 3% to 8% based on the sludge weight, adding a carbon-containing fuel, introducing the sl... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7934426 | Measurement cell system, in particular pressure measurement cell system The invention relates to a measurement cell system, in particular a pressure measurement cell system, comprising a measurement cell and a memory unit containing at least one stored measurement cell-based stored value. The measurement cell together with the memory un... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7933301 | Resonator cavity configuration and method A resonator cavity (10A) and method are provided. The resonator cavity (10A) includes at least one gain medium (16) and end reflectors (12, 14) which define together longitudinal modes of light in the cavity, and further includes an intra... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7932485 | Method and apparatus for the dynamic generation and transmission of geometrical data An object geometry measurement apparatus (10, 20) for the dynamic generation and transmission of geometrical data of objects (14) moved on a conveying device (12) is set forth, wherein the apparatus has a first optoelectronic sensor (10) ... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7932338 | Brominated polymers, and fire retardant articles comprising them The present invention provides a polymer, an aqueous suspension of a polymer, methods for obtaining them, and fire-retardant products comprising a polymer and antimony oxide. The polymer of the invention is made of (i) at least one non-brominated monomer and (ii) at... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7932089 | Simultant material and method for manufacture thereof A simulant material for simulating hazardous materials is provided. The simulant material includes a quantity of at least one explosive material and at least one inert material. The simulant material is a non-explosive material and is in the form of a homogenous, fl... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7931922 | Methods for treating glioblastoma with herbal compositions The inventive subject matter relates to methods for treating glioblastoma, comprising administration of a composition comprising therapeutically effective amounts of supercritical extracts of rosemary, turmeric, oregano and ginger; and therapeutically effective amou... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7930965 | Armor A dual hardness armor, comprising a first steel layer of hardness H1 and thickness D1, a second steel layer of hardness H2 lower than H1, and a thickness D2 not greater than D1. The armor further comprises an intermediate su... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7930942 | Protective hood with a housing for the protection of a measuring apparatus The invention relates to a protective hood with a housing (1) for the protection of a measuring apparatus (2), which housing comprises a receiving space (17) for receiving a first measuring apparatus section (20) of such a measuring appar... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7927864 | Methods, kits, and compositions for detecting enzyme activity The inventive subject matter relates to methods, kits, and compositions for detecting enzyme activity in a biological sample. In particular, the inventive subject matter relates to methods, kits, and compositions for detecting von Willebrand factor degrading enzyme ... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7927829 | Method for in vitro phosphorylation of trap of and a method for screening the inhibitor of the trap phosphorylation The present invention relates to a method for in vitro phosphorylation of TRAP derived from Staphylococcus aureus. In the present invention, the TRAP is first identified as a kinase that self-phosphorylates and is phosphorylated specifically in the presence o... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7927264 | Low-impact inertial exercise device In one aspect of the disclosed embodiments, an inertial exercise device has an elongate member with opposing first and second end portions, and a sleeve movably coupled to the elongate member and disposed between the first and second end portions of the elongate mem... | 04/19/2011 |
| D636513 | Magnifying lamp | 04/19/2011 |
| 7924145 | Haptic module using magnetic force, electronic apparatuses having the module A haptic module using a magnetic force and an electronic apparatuses having a magnet arrangement frame arranged so that polarities of adjacent magnets are alternate; shielding screens positioned on uppers of each of frame elements of the magnet arrangement frame and... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7923877 | Direct current motor with permanent magnet stator Described is a direct current motor (1) with permanent magnet stator, having at least four stator poles (5, 6, 7, 8) which are spaced at equal angular intervals about the rotation axis (A) of the rotor (3) and which generate a magnetic field tha... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7923601 | Cultivation method of flowering plant, flowering plant obtained by the cultivation method, processing method of cut flower and cut flower obtained by the processing method The present invention relates to making it possible to cultivate a new flowering plant that meets the needs of the flower market, namely, a flower having a unique color, a new type of flower and the like. The present invention also relates to making it possible to p... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7923075 | Methods for preparing nanotextured surfaces and applications thereof A rapid and inexpensive technique for generating nanotextured surfaces is disclosed. The technique involves the (1) creation of regular, nanometer-sized template by microwave assisted hydro- or solvo-thermal treatment of polymer films coated on surfaces followed by ... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7922203 | Steering column system Provided is a steering column system capable of firmly holding a jacket during a normal condition and securing a larger movement stroke for the jacket when an excessive impact force is applied. To this end, when a clamp bolt (72) is fastened, sliding contact ... | 04/12/2011 |
| D636141 | Lifting apparatus | 04/12/2011 |
| 7919300 | Glucose isomerase mutants This invention describes a series of recombinant Thermoanaerobacterium saccharolyticum glucose isomerases having improved catalytic activity and thermostability. The recombinant glucose isomerases can be used for direct production of fructose syrup containing... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7918885 | Vessel prosthesis, particularly for the replacement of aorta segments near the heart The invention relates to a vessel prosthesis, particularly for the replacement of aorta segments near the heart, in the form of a pleated flexible tube with folds (3), the tube being configured as an arc, and the arc shape being fixed in an extension-resistan... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7918654 | Compact vacuum pump A vacuum pump capable of pumping solid, liquid and gas, or any combination thereof, including a drive (40) and a manually disengageable pumping system connected thereto. The pumping system is composed of a two- or three-chambered canister (1, 18, 21) w... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7918572 | Indicator device An indicator device includes a light emitting element for emitting light, and a light conducting plate having a light incidence surface for conducting light from the light emitting element inside thereof and a light output surface, for a lighted indication by the li... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7917919 | Disc clamping mechanism and disc drive device A disc clamping mechanism includes a clamp board, a clamp base, a first supporting unit and a second supporting unit. The clamp board rotatably clamps a disc in cooperation with a turntable to be rotated in a housing. The clamp base rotatably supports the clamp boar... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7916932 | Method and system of structural light-based 3D depth imaging using signal separation coding and error correction thereof A 3D depth imaging method and system are disclosed. The 3D depth imaging method involves radiating light at a measurement target object using a projection means and imaging the light using an image receiving means, and includes the steps of assigning a unique transm... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7916438 | Residual current device A residual current device comprises a circuit (CT, 10, 12) for detecting a current imbalance in an AC supply to a load indicative of a residual current and providing a corresponding output. A relay RLA has contacts SW1 in the AC supply to the load. The... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7915302 | Crystal forms of pyrrolylheptanoic acid derivatives The present invention provides novel crystalline forms D1 and D2 of [R—(R*,R*)]-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-β,δ-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)-3-phenyl-4-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1H-pyrrole-1-heptanoic acid hemicalcium salt, and hydrates thereof. The crystallin... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7914827 | Use of extracts or extractants of the guajacum types, said extracts or extractants bringing about phosphodiesterase-4 inhibition and method for producing the same The present invention relates to the use of extracts or extractants of the guajacum types, said extracts or extractants bringing about phosphodiesterase-4 inhibition, and to a method for producing the same. ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7913712 | Fuel accessory for fuel tank and method for internally attaching same A fuel tank made of a plastic material and fitted with at least one fuel accessory attached to an inside surface of a wall thereof, wherein the fuel accessory is attached to a predetermined site at the inside surface by fusion welding. Further there is disclosed a f... | 03/29/2011 |
| D635194 | Merchandise ticket | 03/29/2011 |
| 7911924 | Information recording carrier and information reproducing apparatus for the same Plural grooves or lands formed in an information recording carrier include at least a wobbling region and data is recorded wobblingly in this wobbling region by phase shift modulation while recorded digitally with a single or multiple waves as a channel bit. ... | 03/22/2011 |
