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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8129192 | Method for analyzing dithiocarbamate pesticide using microwave-assisted thermal digestion and extraction A method for analyzing a dithiocarbamate pesticide is provided. The method includes the steps of: adding a crude drug, a preparation containing the same, or a treated product thereof, an aqueous acid catalyst solution, L-cysteine or a salt thereof, and an organic so... | 03/06/2012 |
| 7521251 | Method for estimating the sulfur content in the fuel of an internal combustion engine A method for estimating the sulfur content in the fuel of an internal combustion engine equipped with a catalyser capable of storing a quantity of sulfur and NOx groups. The method provides use of a current sulfur concentration value (Sold) and... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7514264 | Method for estimating the sulfur content in the fuel of an internal combustion engine A method for estimating the sulfur content in the fuel of an internal combustion engine equipped with a catalyser, using a current sulfur concentration value (Sold) and a correction of said current sulfur concentration value (Sold) in order to ... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7378283 | Reaction monitoring of chiral molecules using fourier transform infrared vibrational circular dichroism spectroscopy A method and apparatus to monitor the enantiomeric excess of chiral molecules participating in a chemical reaction. The method includes real time monitoring of the chemical reaction by obtaining a VCD spectra and an IR spectra of the chemical compounds in the reacti... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7368291 | Sulfuryl fluoride fumigation process A process is provided for determining the amount of sulfuryl fluoride in the atmosphere of an enclosed area that has been fumigated with sulfuryl fluoride (SO2F2). This process comprises: (A) sampling said atmosphere of said enclosed area to ob... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7267989 | Method and device for measuring sulfur compound and/or ammonia based on a sensory unit coated with at least one novel peptide A peptide compound for measuring sulfur compound and ammonia and measurement method and device using the compound. The method comprises contacting an analyte with a sensory device coated with the peptide compound to produce a signal, processing the signal to produce... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7267991 | Method for estimating the sulfur content in the fuel of an internal combustion engine A method for estimating the sulfur content in the fuel of an internal combustion engine equipped with a catalyser; the percentage of sulfur present in the fuel supplied during a specific measurement time interval is estimated by dividing the quantity of sulfur store... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7244620 | Method for quantitatively determining a reducing substance and a reagent for quantitative determination The present invention provides a method for quantitatively determining a reducing substance, which comprises reacting a reducing substance in a test specimen with iron (III) ions, reacting iron (II) ions formed by reduction of the iron (III) ions or residual iron (I... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7229833 | Method and a device for measuring, by photo-spectrometry, the concentration of harmful gases in the fumes through a heat-producing plant A method for measuring the concentration of harmful gases in flue gases through a heat-producing plant that includes a combustion space and a device located downstream of the combustion space, the device includes tubes, through which for instance water, steam or air... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7201877 | Device and method for detecting sulfuryl fluoride A device for detecting sulfuryl fluoride, in which the gas specimen to be examined is subjected to pyrolysis with ensuing detection of a pyrolysis product, is to be improved for the sake of achieving a mobile, economical structure. To attain this object, in a prelim... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7074570 | Peptide fragmentation The present invention relates to a method of identifying a polypeptide using a class of novel, water-stable reagents. More specifically, the method according to the invention comprises the steps of (a) derivatization in an aqueous solution of the N-term... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7067322 | Fusion protein arrays on metal substrates for surface plasmon resonance imaging Disclosed are methods for making surface plasmon resonance-capable arrays wherein molecules, such as proteins or nucleic acids, or cells, are adhered to a metal substrate. The metal substrates are modified by depositing an ω-modified alkanethiol monolayer to the su... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7026166 | Fluorogenic dyes The present invention relates to the use of fluorogenic or chromogenic dyes as reporter molecules for detecting cell entry by a specific molecule. ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7018841 | Compositions and methods for the inhibition of neurotransmitter uptake of synaptic vesicles Compositions and methods for treating neurosynaptic disorder in a subject are described. More specifically, compositions and methods for inhibiting glutamate uptake by synaptic vesicles in a subject are set forth. In one embodiment, the composition is inhibitory pro... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6969613 | Method for determination of hydrogen sulfide or sulfide ion and method for determination of specific substance utilizing said method The present invention provides a method for quantitatively determining hydrogen sulfide or sulfide ions conveniently with high sensitivity, which comprises adding to a sample containing hydrogen sulfide or sulfide ions, metal ions or a compound which liberates said ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6933151 | Diagnostic system for monitoring catalyst performance A diagnostic system for monitoring catalyst performance in an exhaust system comprises a plurality of treatment devices catalytically treating an exhaust gas stream, and a plurality of gas sensors for monitoring the catalyst performance of the treatment devices to d... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6872574 | Proteomic analysis The present invention provides methods for analyzing proteomes, as cells or lysates. The analysis is based on the use of probes that have specificity to the active form of proteins, particularly enzymes and receptors. The probes can be identified in different ways. ... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6852543 | Method and apparatus for measurement of sulfate A method and apparatus for sulfate analysis in a sample are provided. A portion of the sulfate contained in the sample is converted to sulfur dioxide, and at least a portion of the sulfur dioxide can be determined. The amount of sulfur dioxide determined can be used... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6803236 | Diagnostic system for monitoring catalyst performance A diagnostic system for monitoring catalyst performance in an exhaust system comprises a plurality of treatment devices catalytically treating an exhaust gas stream, and a plurality of gas sensors for monitoring the catalyst performance of the treatment devices to d... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6773926 | Nanoparticle-based sensors for detecting analytes in fluids Sensors, sensor arrays and sensing methods provide for detection of a chemical analyte in a fluid. Sensors include a plurality of conductive and nonconductive regions in contact with a measuring apparatus. One or more sensors include a plurality of particles that in... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6767715 | Nitroso compounds and their use as spin traps A compound of the formula wherein X is Cl or CH3, or a salt thereof, is useful as a spin trap in various assays. ... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6720171 | Combinatorial preparation and testing of heterogeneous catalysts A process for preparing arrays of two or more heterogeneous catalysts, heterogeneous catalyst precursors, or combinations thereof in a body having preferably parallel through-channels. In this process, a solution, emulsion or dispersion of elements present in the ca... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6413725 | Biochemical assay to monitor the ubiquitin ligase activities of cullins The present invention is based on the discovery of a simplified assay for identifying modulators of ubiquitin ligase activity. This assay allows detection of compounds that affect ubiquitination and thus, cell cycle regulation in cells. An increase in ubi... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6399391 | Low cost total reduced sulfur analysis system A system and apparatus for analyzing stack gas for total reduced sulfur. The gas is withdrawn from a stack through a probe, filtered and regulated to a known temperature. The gas is then passed through a scrubbing column to remove sulfur dioxide and split... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6340596 | Reagent composition for measuring hydrogen sulfide and method for measuring hydrogen sulfide A reagent composition for measuring hydrogen sulfide, which comprises an aniline derivative represented by the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R1 and R2 independently represent a substituted or unsubstituted C2 -C | 01/22/2002 |
| 6323321 | Antibody 97A6 The present invention relates to a monoclonal antibody binding an antigen on the megakaryocytic cell line UT-7. The invention further relates to hybridoma cells producing such an antibody.... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6323038 | Diagnostic reagent for complications associated with diabetes or renal failure In view of the situation of the prior art, the present invention specifies the structure of a late-stage product of Mailard reaction in vivo having a close relation with various tissue disorders, and provides a diagnostic reagent for complications associa... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6319722 | Analysis of hydrogen sulfide in hydride gases The method measures hydrogen sulfide concentrations in hydride gases in a sealed vessel. The sealed vessel has a gas inlet to receive a stream of hydride gas, a gas outlet to remove the stream of hydride gas and a metal acetate substrate. The stream of hy... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6300136 | Methods for diagnosis and treatment of tumors in humans The invention relates to the discovery that the concentration of free cysteine in mammalian tumor tissue is elevated compared with the concentration of free cysteine in non-tumor tissue of the same origin. Elevated levels of free cysteine is, in turn, cor... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6255117 | Method and device for determining monopersulfate A test method and device are described for quantitatively determining the presence and concentration of monopersulfate ion in aqueous solution. Contacting the aqueous solution containing monopersulfate ion with a test strip in accordance with the inventio... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6238589 | Methods for monitoring components in the TiW etching bath used in the fabrication of C4s Monitoring techniques have been developed for direct/indirect determination of metal etching bath components and for managing their replenishment. The disclosed methods have been successfully employed to make TiW etching a robust process that provides min... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6205841 | Gas chromatograph Mass flow controllers are respectively placed in the middle of a hydrogen gas tube and air tube connected to a FPD. The flow controllers are controlled to supply hydrogen and oxygen from the nozzle to achieve the optimum mixture rate of hydrogen and oxyge... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6180412 | Test for chlorine in water An improved test is described for chlorine in pool and spa water where potassium monopersulfate is used as an oxidizing agent and DPD is used as an indicator. N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl)-2-aminoethane sulfonic acid or bicine is used to mask or eliminate the pot... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6177279 | Ion extraction process for single side wafers A process for extracting inorganic ionic contaminants from a front surface of a silicon wafer for chemical analysis. The wafer is placed in a container upon a support which holds the wafer in a generally level orientation and isolates the wafer to inhibit... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6143245 | Apparatus for near simultaneous chemiluminescent sulfur and nitrogen detection A method and apparatus are disclosed for the near simultaneous detection of light emitted from ozone induced chemiluminescence of nitrogen and sulfur species capable of undergoing ozone induced chemiluminescence in a single instrument. A sample containing... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6107100 | Compounds and methods for determination of thiols Compositions and methods are provided for determining thiols or disulphides in which a sulfur containing analyte is combined with a thiol-specific reagent to produce an intermediate, and the intermediate is combined with a solvent insoluble compound to pr... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6057162 | Disease diagnosis by vapor sample analysis Diagnosing disease in a body by analyzing a sample from the body for the presence of sulfur compounds.... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6043095 | Method of evaluating separation and exhalation performance of volatile matters in boiling apparatus used in production of beer or malt liquors A method of evaluating a separation and exhalation performance of volatile matters present in a wort boiling apparatus used in the production of beer or malt liquors. The evaluation is conducted using a volatilization rate coefficient of dimethyl sulfide ... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6013530 | Process for determination of sulfur content In a sulfur determining process, comprising a hydrocracking step of a sample in a ceramic reactor and darkness measuring step of lead acetate soaked tape by reaction of produced H2 S, an improvement is made. The improvement comprises at least o... | 01/11/2000 |
| 6010664 | Oxidation detection for sulfite/sulfate systems A method for monitoring the oxidation rate in a flue gas desulfurization system having a slurry comprises locating a monitor in the system for accessing the slurry. A sample is periodically drawn from the slurry by the monitor wherein a titration is perfo... | 01/04/2000 |
