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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7728172 | Precursor, thin layer prepared including the precursor, method of preparing the thin layer and phase-change memory device A Te precursor containing Te, a 15-group compound (for example, N) and/or a 14-group compound (for example, Si), a method of preparing the Te precursor, a Te-containing chalcogenide thin layer including the Te precursor, a method of preparing the thin layer; and a p... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7586003 | Derivatives of seleno-amino acids Derivatives of seleno-alpha amino acids, particularly selenomethionine as enhanced bioavailable sources of selenium in animal diets. ... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7425635 | Prodrugs and conjugates of thiol- and selenol-containing compounds and methods of use thereof Disclosed are compounds having the formula wherein R1 is hydrogen, an alkyl group, an aryl group, a cycloalkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, an aralkyl group, or ═O, ... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7413817 | 4,4′-Bis(carbazol-9-yl)-biphenyl based silicone compound and organic electroluminescent device using the same A 4,4′-Bis(carbazol-9-yl)-biphenyl (CBP) based silicone compound and an organic electroluminescent device using the CBP based silicon compound have excellent blue light emission characteristics and hole transfer capability. The CBP based silicon compound may be us... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7405262 | Preparation of functionalized anionic polymerization initiators A process for preparing a functionalized polymerization initiator, the process comprising combining a functionalized styryl compound and an organolithium compound. ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7371429 | Precursor, thin layer prepared including the precursor, method of preparing the thin layer and phase-change memory device A Te precursor containing Te, a 15-group compound (for example, N) and/or a 14-group compound (for example, Si), a method of preparing the Te precursor, a Te-containing chalcogenide thin layer including the Te precursor, a method of preparing the thin layer; and a p... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7321048 | Organometallic compound purification A method of purifying an organometallic compound by heating the organometallic compound in the presence of a trialkyl aluminum compound and a catalyst. ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7276628 | Biologically active complex The invention relates to an aqueous solution containing at least one species selected from the group consisting of a 1:1 molar complex of TeO2 with a moiety of formula (A) and ammonium salts thereof: HO—X—OH (A); where X is an optionally substituted d... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7276569 | Organic tellurium compound, process for producing the same, living radical polymerization initiator, process for producing polymer with the same, and polymer An organotellurium compound of the formula (1) is useful as a living radical polymerization initiator and makes possible precision control of molecular weights and molecular weight distributions under mild conditions | 10/02/2007 |
| 7270728 | Photochemical transformation of metallic and non-metallic ions in an aqueous environment The invention comprises a method of photochemical transformation of metallic and non-metallic ions in an aqueous environment. The method comprises exposing the ions to UV irradiation in the presence of an organic acid. The aqueous ions are reduced by the method and ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7112697 | Methods for formation of aryl-sulfur and aryl-selenium compounds using copper(I) catalysts A mild, palladium-free synthetic protocol for the cross-coupling reaction of vinyl or aryl iodides and thiols or selenols using, in certain embodiments, 10 mol % CuI and 10 mol % neocuproine, with NaOt-Bu as the base, in toluene at 110 ° C. A variety of vinyl/aryl ... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7087639 | Organoselenium compounds for cancer chemoprevention A compound containing an alkylene selenocyanate or an alkylene isoselenocyanate moiety effective to prevent the occurrence or progression of cancer or a precancerous condition. The compound can be provided and administered in the form of a pharmaceutical composition... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7045451 | Preparation of group IVA and group VIA compounds Methods of preparing Group IVA and Group VIA organometallic compounds, particularly Group IVA organometallic compounds, are provided. Such manufacturing methods employ an amine and/or phosphine catalyst in a transalkylation step and may be performed in a batch, semi... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7033564 | Lithium aluminum hydride-based selenating reagent and preparation methods using same A selenating reagent obtained by reacting lithium aluminum hydride with selenium powder in an organic solvent. In addition, a method for preparing a selenating reagent includes reacting lithium aluminum hydride with selenium powder in an organic solvent. Also, a met... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6794537 | Manufacturing processes for Se-methyl-L-selenocysteine Convenient processes are described for the synthesis of L-Se-methyselenocysteine from chloroalanine derivatives. The process is easily extendable to other selenium substituted amino acids. DL-Se-methyselenocysteine is easily obtained by a benzaldehyde-catalyzed race... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6762329 | Diaryl ether condensation reactions One aspect of the present invention relates to novel reaction conditions that allow the efficient synthesis of diaryl ethers from arenes bearing a leaving group and arenols under relatively mild conditions. Another aspect of the present invention relates to the dram... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6703524 | Organoselenium compounds for cancer chemoprevention A compound containing an alkylene selenocyanate or an alkylene isoselenocyanate moiety effective to prevent the occurrence or progression of cancer or a precancerous condition. The compound can be provided and administered in the form of a pharmaceutical ... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6482950 | Squarylium compounds, and processes and intermediates for the synthesis of these compounds Squarylium compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Q1 and Q2 are each independently a pyrylium, thiopyrylium, selenopyrylium, benzpyrylium, benzthiopyrylium or benzselenopyrylium nucleus, and R1 and R2 are ea... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6455573 | Glycosidase inhibitors and methods of synthesizing same A method for synthesizing Salacinol, its stereoisomers, and non-naturally occurring selenium and nitrogen analogues thereof having the general formula (I): ##STR1## The compounds are potentially useful as glycosidase inhibitors. The synthetic schemes... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6444709 | Heteroethylene compounds and pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions containing same The invention relates to novel heteroethynylenic compounds having the general formula (I): ##STR1## as well as to the use of these compounds in pharmaceutical compositions intended for use in human or veterinary medicine (dermatological, rheumatic, r... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6441036 | Fatty analogues for the treatment of obesity, hypertension and fatty liver The present invention relates to novel fatty acid analogous of the general forumla I: CH3 --[CH2 ]m --[xi --CH2 ]n --COOR, as defined in the specification, which can be used for the treatme... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6395939 | Diaryl ether condensation reactions One aspect of the present invention relates to novel reaction conditions that allow the efficient synthesis of diaryl ethers from arenes bearing a leaving group and arenols under relatively mild conditions. Another aspect of the present invention relates ... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6114379 | Bioavailable chelates of creatine and essential metals A chelate comprised of creatine bonded to an essential mineral selected from the group consisting of Mg, Ca, Cu, Zn, Fe, Cr, Co, Mo, Se and Mn to form a heterocyclic ring. Preferably, the metal is Mg, but Ca, Zn, Fe, Cr and Mn are also preferred. The crea... | 09/05/2000 |
| 5994317 | Quaternary cytofectins Cationic lipids, having a derivatized quaternary ammonium head group, that provide improved cell targeting ability and enhanced transfective efficacy for the delivery of molecules into cells. The lipids comprise a linker having functional groups that prov... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5981511 | Hydroxyamidino derivatives useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors The current invention discloses hydroxyamidino derivatives useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors.... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5973009 | Aromatic diselenides and selenosulfides, their preparation and their uses, more particularly their therapeutical use The objects of the present invention are: novel organoselenium compounds: aromatic diselenides and selenosulphides; the use of said novel compounds as antioxidant agents; pharmaceutical compositions containing them; a method of preparation of said novel compounds. pa Sa... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5928886 | Reduction in first slide bias and improved enzyme stability by incorporation of diaryl tellurides in the gravure layer of dry-film, immunoassay elements The present invention relates to a dry immunoassay analytical element for assaying a ligand, comprising a support bearing: (a) a label zone comprising an enzyme labeled ligand or an enzyme labeled receptor; (b) a spreading zone; (c) a receptor zone compri... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5859295 | Canavanine analogs and their use as chemotherapeutic agents This invention relates to canvanine analogs, their pharmaceutical compositions, and a method for treatment of cancer, particularly pancreatic cancer.... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5783643 | Polymer compositions comprising electroactive amphiphilic organic compounds and electroconductive shaped articles produced therefrom Polymeric compositions well suited for conversion into electroconductive shaped articles, e.g., films, comprise at least one convertible polymer (Pm) and at least one amphiphilic organic compound (B) which comprises a charge transfer complex or a radical ... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5783112 | Polymer compositions comprising electroactive amphiphil organic compounds and electroconductive shaped articles produced therefrom Polymeric compositions well suited for conversion into electroconductive shaped articles, e.g., films, comprise at least one convertible polymer (Pm) and at least one amphiphilic organic compound (B) which comprises a charge transfer complex or a radical ... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5773637 | Perfluoroalkyl sulfonates, their preparation and use A process is disclosed for preparing a perfluoroalkyl sulfonate of the formula Ra MXb-c Og (SO3)d (Rf)e !c. This process involves reacting a reagent of the fonnula R... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5686254 | Reduction in first slide bias and improved enzyme stability by the incorporation of diaryl tellurides in thin-film immunoassay elements A dry immunoassay analytical element for assaying a ligand, comprising a support bearing: 1. an enzyme labeled ligand or an enzyme labeled receptor zone; 2. a spreading zone; and 3. a receptor zone containing a fixed concentration of an immobilized receptor fo... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5668192 | Onium borates/borates of organometallic complexes and cationic initiation of polymerization therewith Novel onium borates of an element of Groups 15 to 17 of the Periodic Table, or borates of an organometallic complex of an element of Groups 4 to 10 of the Periodic Table, well suited for the photochemical/electron beam cationic initiation of polymerizatio... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5569771 | (Haloalkyl) dibenzooniumsulfonate and its production methods; and a haloalkylating agent and haloalkylating methods (Haloalkyl)dibenzooniumsulfonate represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## By using this compound as the haloalkylating agent, haloalkylated organic compounds being non-water-soluble as the objective product can very easily be s... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5468902 | Onium borates/borates of organometallic complexes and cationic initiation of polymerization therewith Novel onium borates of an element of Groups 15 to 17 of the Periodic Table, or borates of an organometallic complex of an element of Groups 4 to 10 of the Periodic Table, well suited for the photochemical/electron beam cationic initiation of polymerizatio... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5442112 | Preparation of dialkyl tellurium and dialkyl selenium Dialkyl SE and TE compounds are prepared by reacting a Na chalcogenide with a alkyl halide in a two-phase system of solvents.... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5321138 | Compounds having glutathione peroxidase activity and use thereof The present invention provides compounds having glutathione peroxidase activity and, therefore, are effective glutathione peroxidase replacements. These compounds are useful as drugs for the prevention of cataracts and as anti-oxidants for H2 O... | 06/14/1994 |
| 5312983 | Organometallic tellurium compounds useful in chemical vapor deposition processes Novel tellurium compounds of the present invention have the formula: TeR1 R2 wherein R1 is a fluorinated alkyl having the formula Cn F.sub.(2n+1)-x Hx where n may range from 1 to 6 and x may range from 0 t... | 05/17/1994 |
| 5246951 | New benzoselenazolinone compounds Compounds of general formula (I): ##STR1## where R1, R2, R4, A and B are defined in the description. Medicinal products.... | 09/21/1993 |
| 5231190 | Squarylium compounds, and processes and intermediates for the synthesis of these compounds Squarylium compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Q1 and Q2 are each independently a pyrylium, thiopyrylium, selenopyrylium, benzpyrylium, benzthiopyrylium or benzselenopyrylium nucleus, and R1 and R2 a... | 07/27/1993 |
