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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8187457 | Test paper and porous membrane A test paper includes a porous membrane capable of separating an object that should be filtered out of a sample by filtration, the porous membrane carrying a reagent capable of reacting with a specified component of the sample to result in coloring. The porous membr... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8187538 | Diluent wells produced in card format for immunodiagnostic testing An immunodiagnostic test card includes a flat planar member and at least one dilution chamber that is supported by the flat planar member. The at least one dilution chamber can be disposed adjacent chambers used for testing a patient sample that are provided on the ... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8187542 | Optical detection field having diamond-like carbon thin film formed therein An optical detection field, wherein a diamond-like carbon thin film containing therein fluorine is formed on a surface facing an existence region of a substance. ... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8187548 | Catalyst-supported particulate filter A catalyst layer formed on the walls of exhaust gas channels in a particulate filter contains a catalyst material containing at least two kinds of primary particles selected from the group consisting of primary particles of activated alumina, primary particles of a ... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8187892 | Co-topo-polymeric compositions, devices and systems for controlling threshold and delay activation sensitivities Co-topo-polymeric indicator compositions and methods for making and using the same are provided. Indicator compositions of the invention include a polymer and undergo a color change, which may be reversible or irreversible, in response to an applied stimulus, e.g., ... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8182768 | Interface assembly for pre-concentrating analytes in chromatography A system for interfacing a sampling device and a chromatograph and for pre-concentrating analytes in a sample prior to introducing the sample into the chromatographic column is generally disclosed comprising an interface housing with a first channel and an adsorbent... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8182744 | Ultraviolet sanitization in pharmacy environments Systems and methods to reduce bioburden on at least a portion of a fluid transfer port include supplying a dose of radiation to the portion in optical communication with at least one source of radiation. In an illustrative example, a medical container, such as a via... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8185322 | User interface improvements for medical devices A method and system is disclosed for operating a medical device with or without a cassette in place. A method is disclosed for adding additional VTBI to an ongoing infusion without stopping the infusion and with maintaining the infusion parameters. A method and syst... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8182769 | Clean transportation system A transportation system for transporting a biological material container between a sterile field and a nonsterile field and substantially maintaining sterility of the biological material container includes a housing assembly that removably houses the biological mate... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8178854 | Germicidal cigar humidifier The present invention relates to a cigar humidor, comprising: a hollow housing; a lid connected to the housing; a germicidal light assembly positioned inside the housing for disinfecting cigars; and a platform transparent to ultraviolet light produced by the assembl... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8178043 | Device for analyzing samples Embodiments directed to a device for analyzing samples administered from a sample vessel are disclosed. One embodiment may comprise a central unit having a supply of reaction vessels and a sampling unit by which at least part of a sample is transferred from one of t... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8178048 | Fixture for dispersion of aromatic vapors A dispenser fixture for dispersing aromatic vapors into a facility includes an elongated dispenser chamber bounded by end walls, one containing a motor driven fan and the other wall containing fixtures for supplying and controlling electrical current for powering th... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8176654 | Method and device for preventing corrosion of a gas inlet nozzle during nitric acid condensation By a method and a device for preventing corrosion on and in the region of a gas inlet nozzle during nitric acid condensation, contact of the condensing gas with the nozzle and with the surroundings of the nozzle are supposed to be minimized. This is achieved in that... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8173067 | Organic compound and metal ion synergistic disinfection and purification system and method of manufacture A new, novel and useful disinfection and purification system comprised of organic compounds in synergistic action with selected metal ions and method of manufacture and use. One of the benefits that is derived from this system is the ability to quickly and easily tr... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8173081 | Stopper body A stopper body of refractory material and cylindrical shape having a first end (10), a second end (14) and an intermediate zone (12) there between, with a bore (16) of circular cross section, extending from said first end (10) in a... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8173442 | Methods for detecting dihydroxyvitamin D metabolites by mass spectrometry Provided are methods of detecting the presence or amount of a dihydroxyvitamin D metabolite in a sample using mass spectrometry. The methods generally comprise ionizing a dihydroxyvitamin D metabolite in a sample and detecting the amount of the ion to determine the ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8173432 | Method and system for characterization and mapping of tissue lesions The present invention provides a method and an apparatus for the in vivo, non-invasive, early detection of alterations and mapping of the grade of these alterations, caused in the biochemical and/or in the functional characteristics of epithelial tissues during the ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8173066 | Method for irradiating thrombocyte concentrates in flexible containers with ultra-violet light The invention relates to a method for inactivating pathogens such as bacteria and viruses and/or leucocytes in thrombocyte concentrations by irradiation in flexible containers with ultra-violet light using agitation. The blood product is packaged in a flexible bag t... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8168121 | Portable gas monitor A portable monitor used to measure landfill gas and landfill well parameters. The portable monitor includes a control unit and a measuring unit that can communication wirelessly with one another. The control unit and/or measuring unit can includes a heating arrangem... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8168129 | Apparatus and method for purification and disinfection of liquid, solid or gaseous substances An apparatus and method are for disinfection and purification of a liquid, gaseous or solid phase, or a mixture thereof. The apparatus includes: a central electrode, a dielectric layer adjacent to the electrode, a first area adjacent to the dielectric layer, and is ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8168119 | Anti-microbial system for input terminal A method and apparatus disinfecting a computer keyboard includes a metal ion treatment applied to the computer keyboard and other user input devices. A further measure taken is the installation of a shutoff mechanism in the link connecting the computer keyboard to t... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8168438 | Chemical sensors for detecting hydrogen and methods of use The presently-disclosed subject matter provides sensors and methods for detecting hydrogen by determining the conductivity of a chemiresistant film upon exposure to hydrogen, including for example chemiresistant films comprised of alkylamine-, alkylthiolate-, and/or... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8168140 | Microfluidic apparatuses with nanochannels In some embodiments of the present invention, the buried silicon oxide technology is employed in the fabrication of fluid channels, particularly nanochannels. For example, a fluid channel can be made in a buried silicon oxide layer by etching the buried oxide layer ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8168348 | Process for the electrochemical catalysts of fuel cells based on polymer electrolytes The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of electrochemical catalysts of the polymer electrolytes-based fuel cells. With the process of the present invention, high catalyst activity while uniformly supporting a large amount of metal particles o... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8168436 | Method for determining quantity of peptide compound having phenylalanine residue at N-terminus The present invention provides a method for quantifying a peptide compound having a phenylalanine residue at the N-terminal, comprising measuring the content of heat generated by mixing 1) a peptide compound having a phenylalanine residue at the N-terminal, 2) cucur... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8166635 | Manufacturing method of electrode, electric storage device, and intermediate laminate member In a current collector laminating step, a current-collector laminate unit 30 composed of current-collector materials 31 and 32 and a film material 33 is formed. Resist layers 34 having a predetermined pattern are formed on both sur... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8163255 | Device for opening medicinal ampule A device for opening medicinal ampules is an apparatus to protect oneself from injury and prevent possible waste when utilizing injection medication dispensed in ampules. The device has a box type assembly with approximate dimensions of four inches wide, two inches ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8163242 | Portable gas monitor A portable monitor used to measure landfill gas and landfill well parameters. The portable monitor includes a control unit and a measuring unit that can communication wirelessly with one another. The control unit and/or measuring unit can includes a heating arrangem... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8158084 | Control scheme for enhanced filtered water systems An enhancement control system that can be used as part of an enhanced water system to produce enhanced filtered water is described. The enhancement control system includes at least one enhancement delivery element that can dispense an enhancement(s) into filtered wa... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8158085 | Multi-well rotary synthesizer An apparatus for synthesizing polymer chains includes a controller, a plurality of precision fit vials circularly arranged in multiple banks on a cartridge, a drain corresponding to each bank of vials, a chamber bowl, a plurality of valves for delivering reagents to... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8158434 | Method for performing counts within a biologic fluid sample A method for enumerating cellular elements and particulates within a biologic fluid sample is provided. According to one aspect of the invention, the method includes the steps of: a) providing a chamber formed between a first planar member that is transparent and a ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8158072 | Analysis apparatus and analysis method of chlorosilanes The problem to be solved is to provide an analysis apparatus and analysis method of chlorosilanes capable of stably carrying out an analysis with less contamination. An analysis apparatus of chlorosilanes includes a vaporizer 10 for vaporizing chlorosilanes L... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8158076 | Continuous hot fill process An apparatus comprising a chamber where a base concentrate common to at least a first flavored food product and a second flavored food product is formed, the first flavored food product having different flavoring than the second flavored food product, the base conce... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8157968 | Oven observing equipment and push-out ram having the same An oven observing equipment capable of observing the inside of an oven turned to a high temperature precisely includes: a housing 13 having an intake part for cooling air, and a discharging part for discharging the cooling air after being used for cooling; an... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8153084 | Reduction in eddy current losses in electrically conducting sample materials with the assistance of special NMR sample tubes A sample tube for an NMR probe head, which extends along a z axis and has an internal cavity that extends in an axial direction of the z axis, is open to the outside at the axially upper end, is closed at the axially lower end and contains a liquid NMR sample substa... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8153057 | Method and device for preventing corrosion in hot water systems Disclosed is a method of controlling a real-time oxidation-reduction potential in a hot water system to inhibit corrosion in the hot water system. The method includes defining one or more operational protective zones in the hot water system. One or more of the opera... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8153439 | Chemical sensors for detecting volatile organic compounds and methods of use The presently-disclosed subject matter provides sensors and methods for detecting volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by determining the conductivity of a chemiresistant film upon exposure to VOCs, including for example chemiresistant films comprised of surfactant-coa... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8153064 | Systems and devices for isothermal biochemical reactions and/or analysis An isothermal reaction and analysis system may include a receiver to receive sample holders, a thermal control subsystem to control a temperature of the receiver, an excitation subsystem, a detection subsystem and an analysis subsystem. Excitation sources and/or det... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8153067 | Circuit with at least one catalytic measuring element A circuit with at least one catalytic measuring element (1), in which the at least one catalytic measuring element (1) is connected to a supply voltage (5) without a protective resistor and without a thermal safety device arranged upstream. The ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8148161 | Selective membranes/thin films for analytical applications Disclosed herein is a composition having: a polymer having a carbosilane or siloxane backbone and pendant hydrogen-bond acidic groups; and a filler material having polar groups. The polymer is not covalently bound to the filler material. ... | 04/03/2012 |
