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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8168413 | Luminescent diamond particles A method for preparing luminescent diamond particles (e.g., fluorescent nanodiamonds). The method includes irradiating diamond particles with an ion beam and heating the irradiated diamond particles in a non-oxidizing atmosphere at a temperature between 600 and 1000... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8093026 | Method for transporting or storing a protein, a virus, a prokaryotic cell, or an eukaryotic cell The magnetic colloidal particles comprise a core and an envelope in which the core is magnetic and is coated with at least one polymer comprising functional groups X chosen from amine, hydroxyl, thiol, aldehyde, ester, anhydride, acid chloride, carbonate, carbamate,... | 01/10/2012 |
| 7943352 | Apparatus and methods for vaccine development using ultrasound technology Method and device for the creation of vaccines using ultrasonic waves, comprised of an ultrasound generator and a transducer to produce ultrasonic waves, is disclosed. The transducer has a specific ultrasound tip depending upon the type of delivery method utilized a... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7598064 | Microfluidic device comprising electrolysis device for cell lysis and method for electrochemically lysing cells using the same Provided are a microfluidic device including an electrolysis device for cell lysis which includes an anode chamber, a cathode chamber and a separator, in which the separator is installed between the anode chamber and the cathode chamber, the anode chamber includes a... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7498156 | Use of visible light at wavelengths of 500 to 550 nm to reduce the number of pathogens in blood and blood components This invention is directed towards a method of using visible light at wavelengths of at least 500 nm and above in combination with a sensitizer having a flavin moiety to reduce any pathogens that may be contained in blood and blood components. By exposing the blood ... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7439048 | Apparatus for acoustic ejection of circumscribed volumes from a fluid This invention is directed to the use of focused energy, particularly focused acoustic energy, in the spatially directed ejection of circumscribed volumes of a fluid which differ in acoustic impedance from the surrounding fluid. ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7435568 | Optical cell guidance method and apparatus Embodiments of the invention include Optical Cell Guidance (OCG) methods and apparatus to control cell growth. This system guides the leading edge of motile cells with an optical gradient, which biases the cell's motion into the light by pulling on proteins, which a... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7429470 | Method for purification of nucleic acids by phase separation using laser and beads An apparatus and method for purification of nucleic acids of cells or viruses are provided. The nucleic acid purification apparatus includes: a cell lysis capillary having a sample inlet through which samples and magnetic beads are introduced; a vibrator attached to... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7422997 | Method to enhance plant growth with a biological fertilizer composition comprising poultry manure and electromagnetic field treated yeasts The present invention provides a method to enhance plant growth with a biological fertilizer composition that comprises yeast cells and poultry manure. The yeast cells of the invention have an enhanced ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen, decompose phosphorus minera... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7407781 | Oocyte recording chamber An oocyte recording chamber for electrophysiological measurements. The recording chamber includes a base and a cover attached to the base. The cover and the base define a chamber having a size sufficient to accommodate an oocyte. The recording chamber includes a fir... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7405072 | Acoustic radiation for ejecting and monitoring pathogenic fluids The invention relates to methods and devices that use focused radiation to handle and/or monitor pathogenic fluids. In particular, a method is provided for dispensing one or more droplets of a fluid containing a pathogen. The method involves providing the pathogen-c... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7402805 | Device for the in-situ measurement of acoustically stimulated bioluminescence A device and method of use for measurement of in-situ bioluminescence generally comprising an acoustical pulse generator, a detector chamber, a lens assembly and a photomultiplier tube. The generator comprises transducers which can generate acoustical energy in the ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7381976 | Monochromatic fluid treatment systems Methods, systems and apparatus for photo-processing of fluids, particularly complex fluids, such as blood products, pharmaceuticals, injectables and vaccines, are provided. The disclosed methods and systems employ non-laser light source(s) to generate monochromatic ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7371830 | Method for separating biological material from a fluid using magnetic particles Magnetic particles are prepared containing a magnetic core coated with a glass layer having a substantially pore-free glass surface or having pores with a diameter of less than 10 nm. The particles are used for separating biological material such as nucleic acids. A... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7361478 | High-throughput screen for identifying selective persistent sodium channels channel blockers A method for identifying a selective persistent Na+ channel blocker by measuring the ability of the blocker to reduce or inhibit a persistent Na+ current to a greater degree than a transient Na+ current. Aspects of the present method... | 04/22/2008 |
| RE40209 | Cell potential measurement apparatus having a plurality of microelectrodes A cell potential measurement apparatus, which uses a planar electrode enabling a multi-point simultaneous measurement of potential change arising from cell activities, is provided which can conduct measurements accurately and efficiently as well as can improve conve... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7318902 | Laminar flow-based separations of colloidal and cellular particles A system, method and apparatus employing the laminar nature of fluid flows in microfluidic flow devices in separating, sorting or filtering colloidal and/or cellular particles from a suspension in a microfluidic flow device is disclosed. The microfluidic flow device... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7317521 | Particle detection method A method for detecting on a substrate used in the fabrication of integrated devices comprises the steps of (1) contacting the substrate with a monomer, wherein the particle catalyzes the polymerization of the monomer, and (2) detecting the particle using a particle ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7316769 | Length-dependent recoil separation of long molecules Separation of long molecules by length is obtained by forcing such molecules to traverse a boundary between a low free-energy region and a high free-energy region. In one embodiment, the high free-energy region is a dense pillar region or other structure formed on a... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7297522 | Methods and compositions for treating epilepsy Compositions comprising a plurality of yeast cells, wherein said plurality of yeast cells have been cultured in the presence of an alternating electric field having a specific frequency and a specific field strength for a period of time sufficient to increase the ca... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7285218 | Method for the extra-corporeal qualitative and/or quantitative recording of neurotoxic substances in the blood plasma of an individual The invention relates to a method for the extra-corporeal qualitative and/or quantitative recording of neuro-toxic substances in the blood plasma of an individual. According to said method, a system containing neurones or neuronal networks, which have been cultivate... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7282358 | Monochromatic fluid treatment systems Methods, systems and apparatus for photo-processing of fluids, particularly complex fluids, such as blood products, pharmaceuticals, injectables and vaccines, are provided. The disclosed methods and systems employ non-laser light source(s) to generate monochromatic ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7276170 | Laminar flow-based separations of colloidal and cellular particles A system, method and apparatus employing the laminar nature of fluid flows in microfluidic flow devices in separating, sorting or filtering colloidal and/or cellular particles from a suspension in a microfluidic flow device is disclosed. The microfluidic flow device... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7259001 | Methods and compositions for treating male sexual dysfunction The invention provides compositions comprising a plurality of yeast cells, wherein said plurality of yeast cells are characterized by their ability to increase secretion of male hormones or alleviate or prevent sexual disorders, e.g., impotence, in a mammal, said ab... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7256026 | Oral compositions for white blood cell activation and proliferation The present invention relates to health food, health drink, and health supplement. The invention relates to biological compositions comprising yeast cells that can improve the immune functions of animals. The invention also relates to methods for manufacturing the b... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7252799 | Methods for sterilizing preparations containing albumin Methods are disclosed for sterilizing preparations containing albumin to reduce the level of one or more active biological contaminants or pathogens therein, such as viruses, bacteria (including inter- and intracellular bacteria, such as mycoplasmas, ureaplasmas, na... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7247272 | Method of the dosed application of a liquid onto a surface The invention relates to a method of the dosed application of a liquid onto to selected portion of the surface of a substrate (A) by means of spraying under the influence of an electric current. According to the invention the liquid is fed at a flow rate between 0.0... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7232861 | Enzyme-mimicking polymers The present invention provides synthetic polymers having novel catalytic functions which mimic enzymatic reactions. The invention also provides a method for measuring glycated proteins such as glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and glycated albumin and for measuring their ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7226600 | Method to prepare compositions comprising yeast treated with electromagnetic energy The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and dietary supplement comprising yeast cells that can produce a healthful benefit in a subject inflicted with lymphoma. The biological compositions can be used to retard the growth of lymphoma cells and/o... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7223400 | Method to prepare compositions comprising yeast treated with electromagnetic energy The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and dietary supplement comprising yeast cells that can produce a healthful benefit in a subject inflicted with stomach cancer. The biological compositions can be used to retard the growth of stomach cancer... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7223402 | Method to prepare compositions comprising yeast treated with electromagnetic energy The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and dietary supplement comprising yeast cells that can produce a healthful benefit in a subject inflicted with pancreatic cancer. The biological compositions can be used to retard the growth of pancreatic ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7223403 | Method to prepare compositions comprising yeast treated with electromagnetic energy The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and dietary supplement comprising yeast cells that can produce a healthful benefit in a subject inflicted with brain cancer. The biological compositions can be used to retard the growth of brain cancer cel... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7223404 | Method to prepare compositions comprising yeast treated with electromagnetic energy The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and dietary supplement comprising yeast cells that can produce a healthful benefit in a subject inflicted with bladder cancer. The biological compositions can be used to retard the growth of bladder cancer... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7223401 | Method to prepare compositions comprising yeast treated with electromagnetic energy The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and dietary supplement comprising yeast cells that can produce a healthful benefit in a subject inflicted with liver cancer. The biological compositions can be used to retard the growth of liver cancer cel... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7220416 | Method to prepare compositions comprising yeast treated with electromagnetic energy The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and dietary supplement comprising yeast cells that can produce a healthful benefit in a subject inflicted with nasopharyngeal cancer. The biological compositions can be used to retard the growth of nasopha... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7220747 | Method for preventing damage to or rejuvenating a cellular blood component using mitochondrial enhancer This invention provides methods for treating cellular blood components and other cells containing mitochondria to improve vital qualities of the cells by contacting the cells with a mitochondrial enhancer to the cells. Mitochondrial enhancers prevent damage to and r... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7214377 | Method to prepare compositions comprising yeast treated with electromagnetic energy The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and dietary supplement comprising yeast cells that can produce a healthful benefit in a subject inflicted with leukemia. The biological compositions can be used to reduce the number of leukemia cells and/o... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7214322 | Laminar flow-based separations of colloidal and cellular particles A system, method and apparatus employing the laminar nature of fluid flows in microfluidic flow devices in separating, sorting or filtering colloidal and/or cellular particles from a suspension in a microfluidic flow device is disclosed. The microfluidic flow device... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7208159 | Methods and compositions for treating gastroparesis Compositions comprising a plurality of yeast cells, wherein said plurality of yeast cells are characterized by their ability to treat gastroparesis in a subject (e.g., stimulating stomach contraction, reducing abnormal gastric acid and/or pepsin production), as a re... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7208158 | Method to prepare compositions comprising yeast treated with electromagnetic energy The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and dietary supplement comprising yeast cells that can produce a healthful benefit in a subject inflicted with uterine cancer. The biological compositions can be used to retard the growth of uterine cancer... | 04/24/2007 |
