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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6074818 | Fingerprinting of nucleic acids, products and methods Improvements to nucleic acid fingerprinting are disclosed. The method generates profiles of increased fidelity characteristic of the nucleic acids analyzed. Novel primers and other means are taught. Useful products are disclosed.... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6043028 | Method for synthesizing single-stranded stem-loop DNA's the products and uses therefore A method of synthesis of new and useful single-stranded DNAs which have a stem-loop configuration (ss-slDNA). The method is an in vivo or an in vitro synthesis. Replicating vehicles which produce these ss-slDNAs. The ss-slDNAs are described. Uses for thes... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6017737 | E. coli msDNA synthesizing system, products and uses A multicopy single-stranded DNA (msDNA) synthesizing system in E. coli is disclosed. The use of the msDNA system to synthesize cDNA in vivo is disclosed. Construction of synthetic msDNA is also disclosed. Also processes for gene amplification and for prod... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6007944 | Rechargeable lithium-ion cell The invention relates to a rechargeable lithium-ion cell, a method for its manufacture, and its application. The cell is distinguished by the fact that it has a metallic housing (21) which is electrically insulated internally by two half shells (15), whic... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5971044 | Tool with parallel corners for splitting wood A wood-splitting tool includes at least one system with n parallel elemental wedges (3a, 3b, 3c, . . . 3n) which in succession are given a movement for penetrating the wood. The system for actuating the wedges can be a hydraulic, chain-type, connecting ro... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5944523 | Dental assembly having multi-movement motor A motor and handpiece assembly for driving a dental tool has a contra-angle and a motor. The contra-angle has a handle, a neck connected to the handle, and a head connected to the neck and adapted to hold the dental tool. The motor is adapted to drive the... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5895558 | Discharge methods and electrodes for generating plasmas at one atmosphere of pressure, and materials treated therewith Two methods and corresponding electrode designs are provided for the generation of a plasma at or about one atmosphere. Using these methods, various webs, films and three-dimensional objects are beneficially treated in a reduced amount of time. A first me... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5888501 | Induced systemic resistance of plants to pathogenic microorganisms A formulation which induces systemic immunity in plants which comprise a surfactant which reduces the surface tension to below about 30 dynes/cm and the contact angle of liquids on the surface to zero. The plants which have been immunized and a method of ... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5869236 | Mutation detecting method using photobridging-stabilized double-stranded DNA denaturing gradient electrophoresis A method for the detection of nucleic acid sequence variants is disclosed which method comprises the stabilization of a portion of the sequence by a covalent bond with a photoactivatable intercalating agent and compositions.... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5858469 | Method and apparatus for applying coatings using a nozzle assembly having passageways of differing diameter Known thermal spray apparatus are modified to achieve thermal spray coatings of increased hardness. Thermal spray apparatus operate to develop a plasma stream for introduction to a nozzle, for eventual application to the surface of a substrate. Upon enter... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5859308 | Transgenic animals and related aspects A transgenic animal, the genome of which comprises a transgene for superoxide dismutase (SOD), erythrocyte-glutathione peroxidase (GPE), or plasma-glutathione peroxidase (GPP), is disclosed. A double transgenic animal comprising the transgenes for both SO... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5849563 | Eukaryotes expressing single stranded hybrid molecules Eucaryotic cells like mammal and plant cells transfected with genes, called retrons, which code for stable single-stranded hybrid molecules (msDNA) containing RNA and DNA portions are disclosed. The retrons producing said linked RNA and DNA portions of th... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5846600 | Processes for producing coated particles The process for producing coated particles of the present invention is applicable to a process of producing coated particles by charging powder of core particles into the coating space and permitting a coat forming substance generated via a vapor phase or... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5828716 | Procedure for identifying the number of particles that are weakly luminescent The present invention relates to a procedure for counting faintly luminescent particles, and relates specifically to a procedure for counting cells and microorganisms marked with a colored or fluorescent stain or marker that selectively marks the microorg... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5798881 | Dual state mirror assembly A dual state mirror assembly for use with motor vehicles includes a housing having an open front for receiving an outer substrate to form an enclosure. The outer substrate has a surface coated with a thin metal film to act as a beam splitter. An inner sub... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5786166 | Methods for determining effects of a compound on the activity of bacterial periplasmic oxidoreductase enzymes A screening method to determine whether a chemical inhibits the function of a class of bacterial periplasmic oxidoreductase enzymes, exemplified by TcpG of Vibrio cholerae, DsbA E. coli, and Por of Haemophilus influenzae, id disclosed.... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5783505 | Compostable and biodegradable compositions of a blend of natural cellulosic and thermoplastic biodegradable fibers Compostable and biodegradable compositions of a blend of natural cellulosic and thermoplastic biodegradable fibers are disclosed. Typically the compositions include cotton and cellulose acetate. A process for the manufacture of a nonwoven composition whic... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782475 | Snowboard binding assembly An apparatus for gliding on snow with improved stability and better edge-setting in turns includes a single board having a raised tip at the front and a heel at the rear, and a safety binding assembly for securely joining boots to the board. The safety bi... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5766425 | Method and apparatus for treating the surface of a web or film, and webs and films treated therewith The surface of a web or film is modified to impart the material with improved properties including wettability, printability, adhesion and static reduction. Such surface modification is achieved with an electrode structure which causes a filamentary disch... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5753736 | Dimensionally stable fibers and non-woven webs Dimensionally stable (shrink-resistant) polyester fibers, webs and fabrics, comprising a nucleating agent incorporated into the fibers are disclosed. Methods of incorporating the nucleating agent within the polyester are disclosed.... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5751833 | Apparatus and method for inspecting articles such as agricultural produce A complete sorting system is provided herein including a sequence of interlacing cable conveyors for conveying objects to be sorted, such as apples or other agricultural produce, from bulk storage at the input to the system, through the system, and along ... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5733886 | Compositions of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide for acne treatment Compositions suitable for the treatment of acne by topical application comprise clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide. Kits for preparing the compositions include a solution of clindamycin in a first container and a gel suspension of benzoyl peroxide in a seco... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5730923 | Post-treatment of non-woven webs A method for post-treating a precursor nonwoven web including consolidating the web laterally, thereby reducing the maximum pore size measure of the web and improving the filtration efficiency of the web, and subjecting the consolidated web to an electros... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5719021 | Protein activation A method is disclosed for producing a biochemically active polypeptide from a biochemically inactive polypeptide. The polypeptide is normally but need not be expressed in a precursor form containing a pro-sequence. The inactive polypeptide is reacted with... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5714575 | Nucleic acids sequence, stress-induced proteins and uses thereof A family of stimuli-induced in particular stress or cold-shock induced genes and proteins are disclosed which have conserved amino acid domains. Nucleic acid sequences of the genes and the promoters are also described. Various utilities of the promoters a... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5714323 | Over expression of single-stranded molecules A method of synthesis of new and useful single-stranded DNAs which have a stem-loop configuration (ss-slDNA). The method is an in vivo or an in vitro synthesis. Replicating vehicles which produce these ss-slDNAs. The ss-slDNAs are described. Uses for thes... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5702826 | Laminated nonwoven webs derived from polymers of lactic acid and process for producing The present invention relates to a composite structure comprising one or more plies of nonwoven and one or more plies of film, these being manufactured from thermoplastics, wherein all the plies making up the structure, for example (12, 13, 14), are total... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5693507 | Genetic engineering of plant chloroplasts Novel chimeric constructions and methods for their use are provided for expression of exogenous genes in a plant chloroplast. Particularly, expression is achieved by the use of a chloroplast or bacterial 5' untranslated region in the expression cassette. ... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5683794 | Fibrous web having cellulosic fibers A multilayered nonwoven composite web particularly useful as a substitute for a woven web such as a textile web, and having improved liquid wicking and retention properties comprising a first layer of fibrous material selected from the group consisting of... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5669583 | Method and apparatus for covering bodies with a uniform glow discharge plasma and applications thereof Method and apparatus for covering a free-standing body with a uniform glow discharge plasma, particularly at atmospheric pressure. The method may be used to provide a body coated with such a plasma, and also to treat a workpiece.... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5660944 | Multicell storage battery A multicell storage battery, especially of the nickel/hydride type, is provided with pressure safeties for protection against high internal pressures. The pressure safeties respond at a preassigned critical pressure, causing mechanical changes in shape or... | 08/26/1997 |
| 5655851 | Shoreline erosion control structure A shoreline erosion control structure comprises a longitudinally extending upright wall portion (10) for installation across the path of oncoming sea waves (44) and a floor portion (12) extending laterally from the seaward side of said wall and slanting d... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5652064 | Environmentally friendly coating compositions, bonding solution, and coated parts An aqueous phosphoric bonding solution and coating composition slurry which are environmentally friendly in that they are generally free of molybdate or chromium. Yet the solution is stable with respect to inorganic metal particles, especially aluminum wh... | 07/29/1997 |
| 5650235 | Platinum enriched, silicon-modified corrosion resistant aluminide coating The oxidation and corrosion resistance of a nickel-base alloy are enhanced by a process which includes first enriching the surface of an alloy substrate with platinum, as by electrolytic deposition, and then simultaneously diffusing aluminum and silicon f... | 07/22/1997 |
| 5647745 | Head for dental contra-angle A head for a dental contra-angle having an operating shaft is coupled to the operating shaft in the vicinity of the bend of the contra-angle. The head is produced principally from a synthetic material and comprises an element for fastening the head onto t... | 07/15/1997 |
| 5639569 | Gastight, sealed metal oxide/metal hydride storage battery A gastight, sealed metal oxide/metal hydride storage battery, in particular, a nickel/metal hydride button cell, includes an auxiliary electrode with an active material composed of the same hydrogen storage alloy as that of the negative electrode with whi... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5636713 | Multiple RAM assembly and recuperative drive system for hydraulic lift A multi-stage hydraulic ram assembly for the accumulator drive system of an elevator assembly includes a plurality of piston-cylinder arrangements connected hydraulically in parallel and mechanically in series. The piston-cylinder arrangements are dispose... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5629468 | Root stimulating bacteria A bacteria which stimulates root production, or an extract in which the bacteria had been growing, is contacted to a portion of a plant other than a root. The root stimulating bacteria (RSB) or the extract induces the formation of roots in the plant. The ... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5624770 | Battery with side wall ribs A lead storage battery with a monobloc container receives plate groups in cell compartments which are adjustable in width using a series of side wall ribs. Each rib includes a cell connector formed on the container wall, which is in turn provided with sup... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5623660 | System for regulating access to data base for purposes of data base management A data base is made accessible with a data base management system that not only regulates access to the data base, but which also promotes expansion (growth) of the data base on an ongoing basis as part of such regulation. For the purpose of developing le... | 04/22/1997 |
