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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7943464 | Non-volatile electromechanical field effect devices and circuits using same and methods of forming same Non-volatile field effect devices and circuits using same. A non-volatile field effect device includes a source, drain and gate with a field-modulatable channel between the source and drain. Each of the source, drain, and gate have a corresponding terminal. An elect... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7538040 | Techniques for precision pattern transfer of carbon nanotubes from photo mask to wafers A method for patterning CNTs on a wafer wherein a CNT layer is provided on a substrate, a hard mask film is deposited on the CNT layer, a BARC layer (optional) is coated on the hard mask film, and a resist is patterned on the BARC layer (or directly on the hard mask... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7537785 | Composition for treating vascular diseases characterized by nitric oxide insufficiency The present invention provides a composition comprising an antioxidant, and at least one of isosorbide dinitrate and isosorbide mononitrate in therapeutically effective dosage of each of the aforementioned compounds to treat cardiovascular diseases caused by nitric ... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7534905 | Reagents for asymmetric allylation, aldol, and tandem aldol and allyation reactions A new class of reagents and method of use of the reagents in the reaction of the reagents with electrophilic compounds. The invention in one embodiment is directed to a method for the formation of an alcohol of the formula (I). The method includes reacting a reagent... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7534796 | Imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine antagonists of gonadotropin releasing hormone receptor The present invention relates to Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH, also known as Luteinizing Hormone Releasing Hormone) receptor antagonists. ... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7504394 | Bazedoxifene ascorbate The present invention is directed to bazedoxifene ascorbate, compositions containing the same, dispersions thereof, preparations thereof, and uses thereof. ... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7501773 | Multistrike gas discharge lamp ignition apparatus and method A gas discharge lamp has a gas and has a cathode, an anode, and an ignition electrode. Individual discharges of a series of lamp discharges are spaced at least one millisecond from each other, and the individual discharges are generated by providing an electrical ch... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7499883 | Electronic inquiry lists for financial products Inquiry lists for financial interests are submitted, negotiated and traded between investors and dealers over a network or networks. An investor interface for display is provided to an investor. A dealer interface for display is provided to a plurality of dealers. T... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7498134 | HAUSP-Mdm2 interaction and uses thereof The present invention provides methods for diagnosing neoplasia, assessing the efficacy of therapy to treat neoplasia, assessing the prognosis of a subject who has neoplasia, and treating neoplasia. The present invention also provides a kit for use in detecting neop... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7494340 | Extensible exam language (XXL) protocol for computer based testing A memory stores a plurality of first data structures, which includes element specific data objects indicating a classification of at least one of the plurality of segments of the test definition language, and second data structures, which include attribute specific ... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7493263 | Prescription management system An imaging and workflow method, system, computer readable medium and user interface for processing information efficiently for the processing of medical prescription orders. The system includes support for document scanning, automated rules-based order processing, s... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7487641 | Microfabricated rankine cycle steam turbine for power generation and methods of making the same In accordance with the present invention, an integrated micro steam turbine power plant on-a-chip has been provided. The integrated micro steam turbine power plant on-a-chip of the present invention comprises a miniature electric power generation system fabricated u... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7490049 | Patient oriented point of care system and method Computer-assisted methods, systems and mediums for providing, to a physician, information relating to a patient. One embodiment of the present invention is a method that comprises the steps of collecting a prescription history that includes information relating to o... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7484048 | Conditional message delivery to holder of locks relating to a distributed locking manager A method of and system for managing storage resources in a distributed file system is described. A lock for a storage resource is maintained on a lock-holding node. A master node that controls the lock-holding node receives a lock request from a requesting node. The... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7479269 | Methods for selectively enriching TH1 and TH2 cells Methods for inducing a population of T cells to proliferate by activating the population of T cells and stimulating an accessory molecule on the surface of the T cells with a ligand which binds the accessory molecule are described. T cell proliferation occurs in the... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7479654 | Memory arrays using nanotube articles with reprogrammable resistance A memory array includes a plurality of memory cells, each of which receives a bit line, a first word line, and a second word line. Each memory cell includes a cell selection circuit, which allows the memory cell to be selected. Each memory cell also includes a two-t... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7476693 | Suramin and derivatives thereof as topical microbicide and contraceptive The present invention is directed to methods of inhibiting STDs by topically administering suramin or a derivative thereof to actual or potential sites of infection, and methods of preventing pregnancy by topically applying suramin or a derivative thereof intravagin... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7474237 | Circuits and methods for using error correction in power amplification and signal conversion Circuits and methods for using error correction in power amplification and signal conversion are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, methods for using error correction in power amplification and signal conversion including converting an input signal into a digita... | 01/06/2009 |
| D583172 | Closet drawer | 12/23/2008 |
| 7465287 | Apparatus for dispensing powdered material The invention relates to an apparatus for dispensing a restricted amount of powdered material, comprising a repository (2) for powdered material (4), an outlet (12), and a conduit (3). The apparatus defines an airway arranged to enable ai... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7463362 | Digital signal processor-based detection system, method, and apparatus for optical tomography The present invention provides systems, methods and apparatuses that perform digital detection for use in optical tomography. Methods and systems are provided in which digital lock-in detection is performed using an algorithm that employs a phase-independent quadrat... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7455413 | Retractable rearview mirror including a rebounding mechanism A mirror assembly for trucks, vans and the like, for providing front or rear viewing as the vehicle is moving forward or is backing up, for example, into a truck loading dock area. The mirror assembly comprises a mirror unit that is connected by a mirror arm to a su... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7451678 | Cutting tool with grooved cutting edge A cutting tool includes a base made of metal having a plurality to cutting teeth along an edge of the base, wherein at least one cutting tooth has at least one notch in the cutting edge of the at least one cutting tooth. A tool is prepared by introducing a notch run... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7449595 | Nitrosated and nitrosylated prostaglandins, compositions and methods of use The invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated prostaglandins, and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated and/or nitrosylated prostaglandin, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, elevate... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7450783 | Methods and systems for measuring the size and volume of features on live tissues Methods and systems for measuring volume and size of features such as lesions, tumors, sores, and wounds external to animal, human and plant skin, using 3D structured light scanners are provided. These methods and systems obtain a point cloud of the scanned feature,... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7445912 | Stabilized proteins Isolated polypeptides or polypeptide chains are modified by di-tyrosine cross-linking such that they retain at least one functional activity. In one embodiment, the isolated polypeptide or polypeptide chains comprise at least one di-tyrosine cross-link, wherein at l... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7442802 | Cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitors, compositions and methods of use The invention describes novel cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitors and novel compositions comprising at least one cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulat... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7434362 | System for removably and adjustably mounting a device on a surface A system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on a surface is provided. The system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on a surface, according to the present invention, includes an apparatus and method useful for removably and adjustably mountin... | 10/14/2008 |
| D578308 | Stacking basket | 10/14/2008 |
| 7433837 | Apparatus and methods for handling trading data A manually-assisted computer and communications apparatus is provided for periodically fixing a price of a currency or commodity. Successive rate samples of said currency/stock/commodity are received from a plurality of sources (80) over a period of time, rec... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7432285 | Nitrosated and nitrosylated cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors, compositions and methods of use The present invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitors and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated and/or nitrosylated cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitor, and, optionally, at least one compound that don... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7434209 | Method and apparatus for performing native binding to execute native code A native binding technique is provided for inserting calls to native functions during translation of subject code to target code, such that function calls in the subject program to subject code functions are replaced in target code with calls to native equivalents o... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7430838 | Method for automated prescription filling, packaging and order consolidation Computer assisted systems, methods and mediums for filling one or more orders. One embodiment of the present invention is a system that includes an order consolidation station configured to receive at least one bottle containing pills individually counted and/or at ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7433828 | Computer implemented medical integrated decision support system A software-based, integrated member decision support system provides a method for corporations, insurance carriers, health maintenance organizations, physicians, physician groups, or other clients to efficiently provide medical, pharmaceutical, and health benefit ad... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7427019 | Biometric identification system, method and medium for point of sale environment Embodiments of the present invention provide a biometric identification system, method and product for facilitating a transaction in a point of sale environment. In one embodiment, the biometric identification system facilitates creating or updating a biometric temp... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7428528 | Integrated application for manipulating content in a hierarchical data-driven search and navigation system A data-driven, hierarchical information search and navigation system and method enable search and navigation of sets of materials by certain common attributes that characterize the materials. A rules engine provides for manipulation of the content displayed to the u... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7425558 | Serotonergic agents for treating sexual dysfunction Methods and compositions are provided for treating sexual dysfunction, e.g., sexual dysfunction associated with drug treatment, using 5-HT1A receptor antagonists. ... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7425538 | HAUSP-p53 interaction and uses thereof The present invention provides methods for determining whether a subject has neoplasia, methods for assessing the efficacy of therapy to treat neoplasia in a subject, methods for assessing the prognosis of a subject who has neoplasia, and methods for treating neopla... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7426722 | Program code conversion for program code referring to variable size registers A method of dynamic real time translation of first program code written for a first programmable machine into second program code (target code) for running on a second programmable machine employing run time generation of an intermediate representation of the first ... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7422393 | Aerobic and anaerobic waste management systems and methods for landfills Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for creating, managing and staging aerobic and/or anaerobic landfills. Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for collecting liquids from and recirculating liquids into landfills and systems ... | 09/09/2008 |
