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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7818270 | Method and system for tracking and budgeting energy usage An energy tracking and reporting system can receive data inputs from multiple sources regarding one or more properties. A central database receives the information and correlates the information for numerous outputs. Information received by the central database can ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 6376192 | Method for screening of DNA libraries and generation of recombinant DNA constructs A method of DNA library screening includes homologous recombination in E. coli utilizing lambda phage recombination functions. Inserting a positive selection marker such as antibiotic resistance into the target sequence by homologous recombination facilit... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6157148 | Contactorless multi-motor controller for battery-powered vehicles A contactorless multi-motor controller is described which comprises a contactorless pump motor starter and a contactorless, reversible traction motor controller. The two controllers are mutually interactive. When the pump motor has ramped up to full volta... | 12/05/2000 |
| 5891630 | Multi-site detection apparatus A method and apparatus for identifying molecular structures within a sample substance using an array having a plurality of test sites upon which the sample substance is applied. Each test site includes a probe formed therein to bond with an associated tar... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5811400 | Peptide derivatives with δ opioid receptor antagonist or mixed μ agδ antagonist effects Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## as well as methods for their preparation, their pharmaceutical preparations and their use in therapy, especially as analgesics and as immunosuppressive agents.... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5786447 | Opioid peptide analogs Compounds of the formula I as well as methods for their preparation, their pharmaceutical preparations and their use as analgesics. ##STR1##... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5773022 | Topical dressing A topical dressing for dermal or transdermal administration of a substance, comprising a backing structure comprising a disc, a pad containing the active substance, a resilient layer with an adhesive provided on one side thereof, the resilient layer and t... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5756520 | Compounds with analgesic and local anaesthetic effect New compounds of the formula (A) ##STR1## a process for their preparation and their use in the manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations. The new compounds have both local anaesthetic and analgesic effect.... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5756748 | Process for the preparation of sameridine The present invention discloses a new and improved process for the preparation of sameridine and its pharmaceutically acceptable salt.... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5733881 | Opioid peptide antagonists Compounds of the formula I as well as methods for their preparation, their pharmaceutical preparations and their use. ##STR1## The compounds of formula I are useful in therapy, especially as analgesics and as immunosuppresive agents.... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5710139 | Heterocyclic compounds Compounds of the formula I, ##STR1## are NMDA antagonists and useful in the treatment and prevention of nervous system related pathological conditions resulting from overstimulation by excitatory amino acids. Methods for their preparation and pharmac... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5704369 | Non-invasive method for diagnosing Alzeheimer's disease in a patient The present invention provides non-invasive methods for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease in a living human subject. One method employs a non-invasive automated apparatus which can continuously monitor pupil diameter size over time; repetitively measure pupi... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5674245 | Device for the repair of hoof cracks The present invention is directed to devices that can be used for repairing cracks that form in the hoof of an animal. Methods for using these devices in repairing cracks are also claimed.... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5670322 | Multi site molecule detection method A method and apparatus for identifying molecular structures within a sample substance using an array having a plurality of test sites upon which the sample substance is applied. Each test site includes a probe formed therein to bond with an associated tar... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5670524 | Methods and compositions for the treatment of pain utilizing ropivacaine Use of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of ropivacaine for the manufacture of a pharmaceutical preparation with sensoric block and minimal motor blockade.... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5647961 | Refrigerant decontamination and separation system A system for decontaminating and separating individual refrigerants from a mixture of refrigerants contaminated with solids, liquids and non-condensible gasses, includes three stages. In the first stage, solid and liquid contaminants are removed. In the s... | 07/15/1997 |
| 5622826 | Method for immobilization of molecules on platinum solid support surfaces The present invention is directed to methods for immobilizing molecules on surfaces of platinum. Devices having surfaces modified by such methods are also claimed. The method uses an isocyanate or isothiocyanate molecule which is reacted with the platinum... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5585118 | Choline in the treatment of bipolar disorder The present invention is directed to methods in which a lithium source and a choline source act synergistically to reduce or eliminate the symptoms associated with bipolar disorder.... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5533940 | Drive belt The invention relates to a drive belt, in particular suitable for a continuously variable transmission, the configuration of the drive belt being such that the tilting of the transverse elements of the drive belt in the pulley of the continuously variable... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5534152 | Inlet filter and method of using same An improved liquid filtering assembly used in applications such as filtering solvents for use in a liquid chromatography system. The filter assembly uses a filter cup having a large surface area which can be quickly removed and changed. The filter assembl... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5532128 | Multi-site detection apparatus A method and apparatus for identifying molecular structures within a sample substance using an array having a plurality of test sites upon which the sample substance is applied. Each test site includes a probe formed therein to bond with an associated tar... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5527877 | Sinterable semi-crystalline powder and near-fully dense article formed therewith A laser-sinterable powder product has been prepared having unique properties which allow the powder to be sintered in a selective laser sintering machine to form a sintered part which is near-fully dense. For most purposes, the sintered part is indistingu... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5522581 | Balancing hoist and material handling system A pneumatically operated balancing hoist includes a housing forming a chamber therein and an inlet for communicating with the chamber. Slidably positioned in the housing is a piston. A rotating cable drum moves longitudinally within the housing with the p... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5524249 | Video subsystem power management apparatus and method Power is conserved in a video subsystem by inactivating a pixel clock (PCLK) and reducing frequency of a memory clock (MCLK) responsive to an indication of user inactivity. The inactivation of PCLK reduces the power consumed in the RAMDAC, frame buffer, p... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5520762 | Method of manufucturing a wound dressing delivery system A wound dressing delivery system is disclosed that includes a film which is to be applied to a patient's wound; a protective cover, which is adjacent to the film; an adhesive layer on one surface of the film; a tab located to one end of the adhesive layer... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5516960 | Process for producing hydrocarbon fuels The present invention is directed to method for chemically converting polyhydric alcohols to a mixture of hydrocarbons and halocarbons. The invention is also directed to a process for converting cellulose or hemicellulose to hydrocarbon fuels.... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5509952 | Method for bonding a fiber to a sleeve for fiber optic packaging applications In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method of increasing the attachment bond strength between a first and second object comprising respective first and second materials. Each of the first and second materials has a respective first coeffic... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5506953 | Memory mapped video control registers A video controller uses memory-mapping to address registers in the video controller to enhance speed of the computer system. The memory-map registers may be mapped to a high address area located within the address space of the frame buffer or to a low add... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5504920 | Video driver system for communicating device specific primitive commands to multiple video controller types A method and system for accommodating multiple video controllers. The method includes communicating a plurality of primitive commands to a video controller having a configuration of a predetermined type. Further, the method includes electronically determi... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5502944 | Medication dispenser system A medication dispenser for use in a hospital or other medical setting comprises a plurality of containers for holding medication units, packaging apparatus for containing one or more medication units in a package and robotics for manipulating a selected c... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5496400 | Asphalt compositions with improved cross-linking agent An improved, substantially anhydrous, cross-linking agent is disclosed for use in asphalt compositions of the type used for roofing and paving materials. The cross-linking agent comprises a blend of tall oil, a strong base, an anhydrous organic solvent, a... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5495986 | Method for providing a fuel mixture The present invention provides a method of processing waste material and a blend stock which provides a suitable fuel and includes the steps of grinding the waste material in a tank containing the blend stock with the grinding being in at least part provi... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5494480 | Method and device for boning abdominal sections, containing spinal parts, of animals for slaughter The invention relates to a method and a device for boning carcass portions of an animal for slaughter. Said carcass portions are in particular abdominal sections on part of the inner surface of which lies a row of more or less encapsulated ribs forming th... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5490766 | Precision small displacement fluid pump A fluid pump for displacing a small, precise volume of fluid for each pump stroke, particularly where the fluid to be displaced is a liquid containing dissolved gas. The precise volume of fluid to be displaced is adjustable to any selected amount up to th... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5490267 | Method for distinguishing between a 386-type central processing unit and A 286-type central processing unit A method is disclosed for distinguishing between the Intel 80386 and 80286 CPUs. Bits 12, 13, and 14 of the 386 flags word in the real mode are always zero in the 286 architecture and cannot be set, but can be set to a one on the 386. The method includes ... | 02/06/1996 |
| 5488393 | High-speed video display system A graphics subsystem, including a video digital-to-analog converter, is disclosed. A high speed oscillator generates a pixel clock signal at the frequency at which pixels are to be displayed. Included in the video DAC is a frequency divider which presents... | 01/30/1996 |
| 5482982 | Polymer compositions Blended polymer compositions are disclosed comprising an admixture of (a) a copolymer of ethylene and an alphaolefin and (b) an amorphous polypropylene, and/or amorphous polyolefin, or mixtures thereof.... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5483576 | Method and apparatus for communicating data over a radio transceiver with a modem A modem normally adapted for use on the PSTN communicates with a radio transceiver, typically a cellular telephone via an interface. The interface is coupled to the modem to communicate audible frequency computer data, control signals and status signals. ... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5482628 | Column for liquid chromatography A biocompatible column for use in liquid chromatography applications includes a biocompatible, polymeric inner tube which is located within a metallic outer tube. The column has biocompatible end fittings which extend beyond the ends of the outer tube. Th... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5479608 | Group facility protection in a digital telecommunications system A telecommunications system having 1:n group facility protection is disclosed. Two cross-connects are provided, each organized in a distributed fashion, and which have a group of member ports bidirectionally coupled to one another in corresponding fashion... | 12/26/1995 |
