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Combination Beverage Container and Spittoon
A combination beverage container and spittoon includes a bottom portion including outer wall and a first inner wall defining a spittoon space.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7579183 | Saprophytic yeast, A biologically pure culture of a yeast of the species Pichia anomala (WRL-076). The yeast is identified as NRRL Y-30842 and is capable of inhibiting growth of a deleterious microorganism on a plant or portion thereof to which a biologically effective amount o... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7405068 | Pyruvate producing yeast strain Disclosed herein are glucose tolerant C2 carbon source-independent (GCSI) yeast strains having no detectable amount of pyruvate decarboxylase activity, wherein wild type yeast strains for the glucose tolerant C2 carbon source-independent yeast ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7402415 | Method for the production of glycerol by recombinant organisms Recombinant organisms are provided comprising genes encoding a glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase and/or a glycerol-3-phosphatase activity useful for the production of glycerol from a variety of carbon substrates. The organisms further contain disruptions in the end... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7351564 | SQS gene The present invention relates to a gene useful in a process to increase the microbial production of carotenoids. The carotenoids astaxanthin is distributed in a wide variety of organisms such as animals, algae and microorganisms. It has a strong antioxidation proper... | 04/01/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7285406 | Nucleic acid fragments encoding nitrile hydratase and amidase enzymes from 5-MGAM-4D and recombinant organisms expressing those enzymes useful for the production of amides and acids The invention relates to the isolation, sequencing, and recombinant expression of genes encoding either a nitrile hydratase (NHase) or amidase (Am) from Comamonas testosteroni 5-MGAM-4D, where the NHase is useful for catalyzing the hydration of nitrites to th... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7264727 | Septic system remediation method and apparatus An apparatus and a method for the remediation of failing wastewater treatment systems, such systems being comprised of one or more septic tanks and a seepage pit, drywell, absorption field or an above grade mound system having an inlet and a plurality of outlets whe... | 09/04/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7252985 | Carotenoid ketolases Novel CrtW carotenoid ketolase are provided that are useful for the production of ketocarotenoids. The ketolases genes of the present invention exhibit low homology in comparison to other CrtW ketolases previously reported. Expression of the carotenoid ketolases in ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7238355 | Coated material and process for producing the coated material A coated material and a process for producing the coated material which includes providing a coating agent comprising yeast cell wall fractions, as a primary constituent, consisting of cell residue of yeast which has been treated with enzymes, optionally subsequentl... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7198810 | Yeast The present invention provides yeast belonging to the genus Saccharomyces which generates, in dough containing 5% sugar, carbon dioxide gas in an amount of not less than 2.0 ml per g of the dough and not less than 1.20 ml per ml of volume expansion of the dou... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7169297 | pH adjuster-based system for treating liquids The invention features a system for treating liquid including a liquid treatment device comprising adsorbent media for removing a substance from liquid and a pH adjuster device located upstream of the liquid treatment device relative to a direction of flow of the li... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7138113 | Glycoprotein matrix compositions and methods related thereto A composition is provided that includes a biologically active compound bound by a glycoprotein matrix. A method is also provided for the manufacture of a composition of the invention. The glycoprotein matrix can be formed by permitting the growth of glycoprotein pro... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7135327 | Ribonucleic acid-enriched brewer's yeast cells and process for producing the same By using a medium containing an ingredient for activating brewer's yeast, a brewer's yeast cell body is immersed in the medium in the presence of an added inorganic salt; and the immersion is stirred at a predetermined temperature to concurrently carry out an aerobi... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7135308 | Process for the production of ethanol from algae The present invention describes a process for the production of ethanol by harvesting starch-accumulating filament-forming or colony-forming algae to form a biomass, initiating cellular decay of the biomass in a dark and anaerobic environment, fermenting the biomass... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7078202 | Methods and compositions for treating vascular dementia 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... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7070967 | High speed, consecutive batch or continuous, low effluent process for the production of ethanol from molasses, starches, or sugars A flocculent Saccharomyces cerevisae strain (BPSC-15) produces higher yields of ethanol in fermentations of fermentable sugar or fermentable starch/enzyme. ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7063969 | Yeast-based process for production of l-pac The invention provides a method of synthesis of a substituted or unsubstituted carbinol compound, comprising the steps of subjecting the corresponding substituted or unsubstituted aromatic aldehyde to acyloin condensation mediated by yeast in the presence of either ... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7052724 | Method of producing active dry yeast A novel technique is provided for drying a yeast for brewing and a method of producing alcoholic beverages by using the yeast. It is intended to provide a method of producing a dry yeast which has the optimum fermentability when directly used in fermentation and giv... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7045318 | Recombinant fusion proteins to growth hormone and serum albumin The invention describes methods of producing fusion proteins of albumin and growth hormone and products obtained by the methods. ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7022513 | Cell based signal generation The present invention makes available a rapid, reproducible, robust assay system for screening and identifying pharmaceutically effective compounds that specifically interact with and modulate the activity of a cellular protein, e.g., a receptor or ion channel. The ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6994850 | Method for preparing a biological fertilizer composition comprising swine manure The present invention provides a method for preparing a biological fertilizer composition that comprises yeast cells and swine manure. The yeast cells of the invention have an enhanced ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen, decompose phosphorus minerals and compounds,... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6979562 | 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... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6979444 | Method for preparing a biological fertilizer composition comprising poultry manure The present invention provides a method for preparing 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 minerals and compound... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6977168 | Methods and compositions for treating nephrotic syndrome Compositions comprising a plurality of yeast cells, wherein said plurality of yeast cells are characterized by their ability to treat nephrotic syndrome (e.g., lower urinary protein and increase serum protein) in a subject as a result of having been cultured in the ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6964864 | Methods and compositions for treating gastritis The invention provides compositions comprising a plurality of yeast cells, wherein said plurality of yeast cells are characterized by their ability to ameliorate or prevent gastritis in a mammal, said ability resulting from their having been cultured in the presence... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6942856 | Glycoprotein matrix compositions and methods related thereto A composition is provided that includes a biologically active compound bound by a glycoprotein matrix. A method is also provided for the manufacture of a composition of the invention. The glycoprotein matrix can be formed by permitting the growth of glycoprotein pro... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6913913 | Methods and compositions for treating renal failure Compositions comprising a plurality of yeast cells, wherein said plurality of yeast cells are characterized by their ability to ameliorate renal failure (e.g., improved diuretic effect and/or lowering blood urea nitrogen, proteinuria, and/or serum creatinine levels)... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6913914 | Methods and compositions for treating hepatitis B The invention provides compositions comprising a plurality of yeast cells, wherein said plurality of yeast cells are characterized by their ability to normalize the level of serum glutamate-pyruvate Transaminase (GPT), or reduce serum HBsAg levels in a subject, said... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6905869 | Method for introducing recessive properties into the genetic background of industrial baker's yeast A method of introducing a property of a particular yeast strain, based on a recessive allele, into the genetic background of an industrial baker's yeast; as well as yeast strains obtainable according to the method. In particular, a method is disclosed to introduce a... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6902912 | Process for producing glutathione There is disclosed a fermentation process for producing glutathione which comprises (a) the obtainment of a biomass pre-culture by pre-cultivating, in aerobic conditions, a strain of a glutathione producing yeast wherein the glutathione content per biomass unit is h... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6884351 | Process for degrading sewage matter and compositions of same The present invention is directed to methods of remediating sewage matter, reducing the amount of sludge in sewage and reducing odor-causing matter in sludge. The invention is further directed to compositions having specific genetic characteristics useful in bioreme... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6861248 | High speed, consecutive batch or continuous, low effluent process for the production of ethanol from molasses, starches, or sugars A flocculent Saccharomyces cerevisae strain (BPSC-15) produces higher yields of ethanol in fermentations of fermentable sugar or fermentable starch/enzyme. ... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6828132 | Biological fertilizer compositions comprising garbage The present invention provides biological fertilizer compositions that comprise yeast cells and garbage. The yeast cells of the invention have an enhanced ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen, decompose phosphorus minerals and compounds, decompose potassium minerals ... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6828131 | Biological fertilizer based on yeasts The present invention provides biological fertilizer compositions that comprise yeast cells that have an enhanced ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen, decompose phosphorus minerals and compounds, decompose potassium minerals and compounds, decompose complex carbon c... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6828112 | Method of detecting protein-protein interactions A method for detecting protein-protein interactions is provided, in which two fusion proteins are prepared and allowed to interact with each other. The interaction between the two fusion proteins leads to protein trans-splicing, generating an active and detectable r... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6800476 | Regulated expression of PKC and/or SRB1/psa1 in yeast The present invention relates to yeast cells containing the SRB1/PSA1 gene and/or the PKC1 gene or functional derivatives thereof operatively linked to a heterologous inducible promoter and also to methods of regulating yeast cell lysis and flocculation and methods ... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6800466 | Biological fertilizer compositions comprising sludge The present invention provides biological fertilizer compositions that comprise yeast cells and sludge. The yeast cells of the invention have an enhanced ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen, decompose phosphorus minerals and compounds, decompose potassium minerals a... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6793933 | Dietary supplements for enhancing the immune system Compositions comprising a plurality of yeast cells, wherein said plurality of yeast cells are characterized by their ability to enhance the immune system (e.g., increase the activity of T and B lymphocytes and natural killer cells) in a mammal, said ability resultin... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6759055 | Dietary supplements for improving kidney function Compositions comprising a plurality of yeast cells, wherein said plurality of yeast cells are characterized by their ability to improve kidney functions (e.g., restoring urine secretion and/or lowering blood urea nitrogen, serum proteinuria, and/or serum creatinine ... | 07/06/2004 |
