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| 20120070903 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING THE HOT-SPOT TEMPERATURE IN AN ELECTRIC APPARATUS CONTAINING AN OIL A method for measuring the real hot-spot temperature in an electric apparatus containing an oil, such as an electric power transformer. The electric apparatus is operated under predetermined and modifiable operating conditions. This method comprises the use of one or se... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120028363 | METAL POROUS MATERIAL, METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME AND METHOD FOR DETECTING NITROGEN-CONTAINING COMPOUNDS The invention provides a metal porous material, a method for preparing the same, and a method for detecting nitrogen-containing compounds. The method for fabricating metal porous material includes: mixing a siloxane, a metal or metallic compound, and water, to obtain a ... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120023617 | PLANTS HAVING ALTERED AGRONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS UNDER NITROGEN LIMITING CONDITIONS AND RELATED CONSTRUCTS AND METHODS INVOLVING GENES ENCODING SNF2 DOMAIN-CONTAINING POLYPEPTIDES Isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides and recombinant DNA constructs particularly useful for altering agronomic characteristics of plants under nitrogen limiting conditions, compositions (such as plants or seeds) comprising these recombinant DNA constructs, and meth... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20120016002 | Patient Selection and Therapeutic Methods Using Markers of Prostaglandin Metabolism Disclosed herein are methods related generally to a patient selection process for identifying individuals for treatment of cancer, inflammation, pain, and/or related conditions.... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20120009687 | HYBRID CHEMICAL SENSOR, AND, SENSITIVE POLYMERIC COMPOSITION The present invention relates to chemical sensors with hybrid characteristics, which are thermo-mechanically stable and able to respond to changes in the environment, particularly in the presence of amine and/or amide and/or oxide-reducing compounds, and/or vapor thereo... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20120003746 | METHOD AND KIT FOR IDENTIFICATION OF AN EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCE WHICH CONTAINS AN OXIDANT Field test kits for detecting explosive substances including a combination of reagents for sequentially testing for perchlorates, nitro aromatic compounds, nitroamines, nitroesters, chlorates, bromates, peroxides and nitrates are discussed. The reagents in the kits may ... | 01/05/2012 |
| 20110300571 | Determination of the Liver Toxicity of an Agent The present invention provides various biomarkers for hepatotoxicity and various methods of using the biomarkers Some of the biomarkers within the scope of this invention are cholate, glycochenodeoxycholate, glycocholate, taurine, 3-hyroxy-2-ethylpropionate, 4-imidazole... | 12/08/2011 |
| 20110281367 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTION OF HARMFUL SUBSTANCES The invention relates to a device (10) for detection of harmful substances with a measurement unit (28) for measuring at least one harmful substance and an evaluation unit (30) for determining the concentration of the at least one harmful substance.... | 11/17/2011 |
| 20110183420 | MASS TAG REAGENTS FOR SIMULTANEOUS QUANTITATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF SMALL MOLECULES A molecule identification and quantitation method is provided wherein a mass tag is conjugated to an analyte and the signature ion of the mass tag remains attached to the analyte after tandem mass spectrometry fragmentation (MS-MS or MS2). Rather than losing ... | 07/28/2011 |
| 20110177605 | On-Board Control for Analytical Elements The invention concerns a reagent system for the so-called on-board control of analytical elements, in particular test strips, containing an organic N-oxide or a nitroso compound. The invention also concerns analytical elements containing a reagent system for a detection... | 07/21/2011 |
| 20110171677 | FLUORESCENCE DETECTION OF POISON OAK OIL The invention herein disclosed provides for compositions, methods for synthesizing said compositions, and methods for using said compositions, wherein the compositions and methods may be used to bind to and/or deactivate a poison oak oil, such as urushiol. The compositi... | 07/14/2011 |
| 20110086429 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR DETECTING OZONE AND CARBONYL-CONTAINING COMPOUNDS Methods and devices are provided for detecting the presence of both ozone and carbonyl-containing compounds in air samples. Method and device for detecting the presence of ozone and carbonyl-containing compounds in an air sample, the method comprising: (a) contacting an... | 04/14/2011 |
| 20110081729 | Hydrate Inhibition Test Loop The detecting and monitoring of solid structure or phase transformation, such as those used for testing the formation of gas hydrates and their inhibition by chemical additives may be conducted in a multi-test assembly of laboratory bench scale loops. The test loop cont... | 04/07/2011 |
| 20110081728 | VISUAL, CONTINUOUS AND SIMULTANEOUS MEASUREMENT OF SOLUTION AMMONIA AND HYDROGEN ION CONCENTRATION Particular aspects provide novel devices and methods for accurately measuring total ammonia (NH3 plus NH4+) in a solution (e.g., freshwater and saltwater) by spatially proximate, simultaneous and continuous quantitative measurement of so... | 04/07/2011 |
| 20110076776 | METHODS, SYSTEM AND DEVICES FOR ANALYZING A BIOLOGICAL FLUID SAMPLE FOLLOWING ION EXCHANGE Devices, methods and systems effective to evaluate a physical or chemical property of an ion exchange resin-treated biological fluid sample are provided.... | 03/31/2011 |
| 20110076775 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR ANALYZING A SURFACTANT-TREATED BIOLOGICAL FLUID SAMPLE Devices, methods and systems effective to evaluate a physical or chemical property of a surfactant-treated biological fluid sample are provided.... | 03/31/2011 |
| 20110065196 | Trityl Derivatives for Enhancing Mass Spectrometry The present invention provides a method of forming an ion of formula (I) comprising the steps of: (i) reacting a compound of the formula (IIa); with a biopolymer, BP, having at least one group capable of reacting with M to form a covalent linkage, to provide ... | 03/17/2011 |
| 20110045503 | The Use of Novel Coumarins as Glutathione and Thiol Labels Fluorescent quinolizinocoumarin compounds substituted with electrophilic reactive groups that bind thiol compounds are described. The compounds are useful in detecting oxidative stress and processes associated therewith in live cells.... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110027896 | CHROMOPHORE AND POLYMER CAPABLE OF DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF VARIOUS NEUROTOXINS AND METHOD OF USE Applicants have produced a chromophore and a polymer that are highly sensitive to the presence of various agents, including organophosphates, pesticides, neurotoxins, metal ions, some explosives, and biological toxins. The detection is accomplished by detecting a change... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20100291698 | DETECTION OF NITRO- AND NITRATE-CONTAINING COMPOUNDS A method of the invention is a method of detecting nitramines and nitrate esters believed to be present on a sampling substrate. In the method, a sampling substrate is exposed to a first reagent that is formulated to react with nitramine- and nitrate ester-type explosiv... | 11/18/2010 |
| 20100248380 | METHOD AND ASSAYS FOR QUANTITATION OF ACETAMIDE IN A COMPOSITION Disclosed herein are the methods and assays for quantitative determination of acetamide in a composition of a sample.... | 09/30/2010 |
| 20100222584 | PHARMACEUTICAL GRADE PHTHALAZINEDIONES, PROCESS FOR THEIR PREPARATION AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING THEM The present invention comprises methods of manufacturing a highly purified, pharmaceutical grade phthalazinedione for administration to a human or animal. The manufacturing methods identify and isolate starting materials, and prepare intermediate products, which are sui... | 09/02/2010 |
| 20100216128 | METHODS FOR ANALYZING AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLES The present invention generally relates methods for analyzing agricultural and/or environmental samples using liquid bridges. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a method for analyzing an agricultural sample for a desired trait including obtaining a gene or g... | 08/26/2010 |
| 20100210023 | Salivary metabolic biomarkers for human oral cancer detection The present invention provides a novel oral cancer and periodontal disease salivary metabolome for use in the diagnosis or for providing a prognosis for oral cancer and periodontal disease in an individual. The present invention also provides novel methods of diagnosing... | 08/19/2010 |
| 20100203650 | BIOMOLECULE BINDING LIGANDS The invention provides biomolecule binding ligands, collections of biomolecule binding ligands, and their use in the purification of biological mixtures and in the identification of ligands having an affinity for a substance. The ligand is a compound of formula (III) or... | 08/12/2010 |
| 20100184231 | Method for the determination of an analyte comprising a primary amino group, and kit for labeling said analyte The invention provides a method for labeling an analyte comprising a primary amino group, the method comprising:
| 07/22/2010 |
| 20100173420 | FLUORESCENCE DETECTION OF NITROGEN-CONTAINING EXPLOSIVES AND BLUE ORGANIC LED The invention provides a sensor for detecting nitrogen containing high explosives. The sensor includes a substrate and a blue-photoluminescent metallofluorene copolymer to be carried on said substrate during testing for nitrogen containing high explosives. The copolymer... | 07/08/2010 |
| 20100159602 | CARBON MEASUREMENT IN AQUEOUS SAMPLES USING OXIDATION AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES Apparatus and methods for measuring the concentrations of organic and inorganic carbon, or of other materials, in aqueous samples are described, together with related, specially adapted components and sub-assemblies and related control, operational and monitoring system... | 06/24/2010 |
| 20100144049 | PRECONCENTRATOR DEVICE INCORPORATING A POLYMER OF INTRINSIC MICROPOROSITY Improved preconcentrators, particularly MEMs scale preconcentrators which possess a coating comprising polymers of intrinsic microporosity (PIMs). There is further provided devices comprising the preconcentrator, and methods of preparation and use. There is particular b... | 06/10/2010 |
| 20100112715 | DETECTION OF EXPLOSIVES, TOXINS, AND OTHER COMPOSITIONS The present invention generally relates to methods for modulating the optical properties of a luminescent polymer via interaction with a species (e.g., an analyte). In some cases, the present invention provides methods for determination of an analyte by monitoring a cha... | 05/06/2010 |
| 20090317913 | DETECTION OF PEROXIDE RADICALS AND REACTION INITIATORS Sensors including a functional component, methods for making such sensors and methods for using sensors including a functional component for the detection of free radical forming compounds including peroxides and devices incorporating such sensors are provided herein.... | 12/24/2009 |
| 20090305427 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR SENSING FLUORO SPECIES IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING SYSTEMS A gas detector and process for detecting a fluorine-containing species in a gas containing same, e.g., an effluent of a semiconductor processing tool undergoing etch cleaning with HF, NF3, etc. The detector in a preferred structural arrangement employs a micr... | 12/10/2009 |
| 20090246881 | Detection of Explosives Using Luminescence A system and method for detecting trace explosives is provided that utilizes a lumnescent reagent, such as blue-fluorescent biphenyl compound, to simultaneously detect multiple nitrogen-based explosives on a sample substrate. The test reagent is mixed with a solvent to ... | 10/01/2009 |
| 20090246880 | Method for preventing degradation of diacetylpolyamine The present invention provides a method for preventing degradation of diacetylpolyamine in a solution containing diacetylpolyamine, the method including adding a proteinase inhibitor and/or a peptidase inhibitor to the solution, or lowering the pH of the solution. Emplo... | 10/01/2009 |
| 20090233374 | Flourescent organic nanofibrils as sensory materials for explosives detection The present invention relates to a class of fluorescent, organic nanofibrils, and particularly the films comprising entangled piling of these nanofibrils exhibiting effective quenching of their fluorescence upon exposure the vapor of explosives. The invention also relat... | 09/17/2009 |
| 20090155916 | LIQUID ANALYSER AND METHOD A liquid analyser has a reactor portion and an associated measurement portion. A sample pump is operable to deliver a liquid sample to a reactor vessel. A base pump supplies a base solution to the reactor vessel. An ozone generator supplies ozone to the reactor vessel. ... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090137842 | PREGABALIN -4-ELIMINATE, PREGABALIN 5-ELIMINATE, THEIR USE AS REFERENCE MARKER AND STANDARD, AND METHOD TO PRODUCE PREGABALIN CONTAINING LOW LEVELS THEREOF The present invention provides 3-(aminomethyl)-5-methylhex-4-enoic acid (Pregabalin-4-eliminate or PRG-4E) and 3-(aminomethyl)-5-methylhex-5-enoic acid (Pregabalin-5-eliminate or PRG-5E), and their uses as reference markers and standards for determining the purity of Pr... | 05/28/2009 |
| 20090130222 | Methods for Predicting Urine Ph The invention provides methods for predicting urine pH for an animal by determining the amount of selected cations, anions, and sulfur-containing amino acids in a food for consumption by the animal and predicting urine pH using a formula that equates the amount of such ... | 05/21/2009 |
| 20090087919 | Method and Apparatus for Measuring Protein Post-Translational Modification The present invention includes a method for analyzing reactions. The method includes the steps of providing a solution of at least one acceptor chemical and at least one donor chemical. The donor chemical is capable of donating a chemical moiety to the acceptor chemical... | 04/02/2009 |
| 20080318332 | DISEASE DIAGNOSIS BY PROFILING SERUM GLYCANS Specific glycomic profiles derived from human blood sera of breast cancer patients and prostate cancer patients were compared to those of disease-free females and males, respectively. The profiles were acquired using MALDI-MS of permethylated N-glycans released from 10-... | 12/25/2008 |
