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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7323320 | Microarray synthesis and assembly of gene-length polynucleotides United States Patent: 7323320 ( 1 of 1 ) United States Patent 7,323,320 Oleinikov January 29, 2008 Microarray synthesis and assembly of gene-length polynucleotides Abstract There is disclosed a process ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 5674687 | Method for identifying the species origin of a DNA sample United States Patent: 5,674,687 ( 1151 of 2733 ) United States Patent 5,674,687 Hershfield October 7, 1997 Method for identifying the species origin of a DNA sample Abstract Microsatellite ... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5674743 | Methods and apparatus for DNA sequencing United States Patent: 5,674,743 ( 1 of 1 ) United States Patent 5,674,743 Ulmer October 7, 1997 Methods and apparatus for DNA sequencing Abstract The present invention provides a method and apparatus ... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5677143 | Cellular nucleic acid binding protein and uses thereof in regulating gene expression and in the treatment of aids United States Patent: 5,677,143 ( 1102 of 2725 ) United States Patent 5,677,143 Gaynor , et al. October 14, 1997 Cellular nucleic acid binding protein and uses thereof in regulating gene ... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5677169 | Method for determining the antimicrobial agent sensitivity of a nonparaffinophilic microorganism and an associated apparatus United States Patent: 5,677,169 ( 1076 of 2725 ) United States Patent 5,677,169 Ollar , et al. October 14, 1997 Method for determining the antimicrobial agent sensitivity of a ... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5679524 | Ligase/polymerase mediated genetic bit analysis of single nucleotide polymorphisms and its use in genetic analysis United States Patent: 5,679,524 ( 1 of 1 ) United States Patent 5,679,524 Nikiforov , et al. October 21, 1997 Ligase/polymerase mediated genetic bit analysis of single nucleotide polymorphisms ... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5681741 | In situ PCR amplification system United States Patent: 5,681,741 ( 1 of 1 ) United States Patent 5,681,741 Atwood , et al. October 28, 1997 In situ PCR amplification system Abstract A complete in situ PCR system for ... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5683869 | Method of nucleic acid sequencing United States Patent: 5,683,869 ( 1144 of 2744 ) United States Patent 5,683,869 Ramsay Shaw , et al. November 4, 1997 Method of nucleic acid sequencing Abstract The present invention ... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5683879 | Methods for producing a single stranded polydeoxynucleotide having two different defined sequences and kits United States Patent: 5,683,879 ( 1134 of 2744 ) United States Patent 5,683,879 Laney , et al. November 4, 1997 Methods for producing a single stranded polydeoxynucleotide having two ... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5683896 | Process for controlling contamination of nucleic acid amplification reactions United States Patent: 5,683,896 ( 1117 of 2744 ) United States Patent 5,683,896 Hartley , et al. November 4, 1997 Process for controlling contamination of nucleic acid amplification ... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5695940 | Method of sequencing by hybridization of oligonucleotide probes United States Patent: 5,695,940 ( 1 of 1 ) United States Patent 5,695,940 Drmanac , et al. December 9, 1997 Method of sequencing by hybridization of oligonucleotide probes Abstract The ... | 12/09/1997 |
| 7323571 | Heterodimeric dye composition United States Patent: 7323571 ( 1 of 1 ) United States Patent 7,323,571 Stavrianopoulos , et al. January 29, 2008 Heterodimeric dye composition Abstract This invention provides for labeling reagents, ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7323594 | Transfection reagents United States Patent: 7323594 ( 1 of 1 ) United States Patent 7,323,594 Chu , et al. January 29, 2008 Transfection reagents Abstract Disclosed are compounds capable of facilitating transport of ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 5702885 | Method for HLA typing United States Patent: 5,702,885 ( 1 of 1 ) United States Patent 5,702,885 Baxter-Lowe , et al. December 30, 1997 Method for HLA typing Abstract A method for HLA typing by amplification of a ... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5702887 | Long emission wavelength chemiluminescent compounds and their use in test assays United States Patent: 5,702,887 ( 1175 of 2823 ) United States Patent 5,702,887 Law , et al. December 30, 1997 Long emission wavelength chemiluminescent compounds and their use in test ... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5702901 | Diagnostic compositions, elements, methods and test kits for amplification and detection of two or more DNA's using primers having matched melting temperatures United States Patent: 5,702,901 ( 1161 of 2823 ) United States Patent 5,702,901 Cummins , et al. December 30, 1997 Diagnostic compositions, elements, methods and test kits for ... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5703222 | Probe composition containing a binding domain and polymer chain and methods of use United States Patent: 5,703,222 ( 840 of 2823 ) United States Patent 5,703,222 Grossman , et al. December 30, 1997 Probe composition containing a binding domain and polymer chain and ... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5705332 | Detection and identification of Salmonella and Shigella United States Patent: 5,705,332 ( 1187 of 2833 ) United States Patent 5,705,332 Roll January 6, 1998 Detection and identification of Salmonella and Shigella Abstract The present invention is ... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5707824 | Method of determining the presence or absence of a paraffinophilic microorganism United States Patent: 5,707,824 ( 1152 of 2824 ) United States Patent 5,707,824 Felder , et al. January 13, 1998 Method of determining the presence or absence of a paraffinophilic ... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5710002 | Detection of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus United States Patent: 5,710,002 ( 1024 of 2412 ) United States Patent 5,710,002 Mills January 20, 1998 Detection of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus Abstract The present invention ... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5710381 | Two piece holder for PCR sample tubes United States Patent: 5,710,381 ( 645 of 2412 ) United States Patent 5,710,381 Atwood , et al. January 20, 1998 Two piece holder for PCR sample tubes Abstract A two-piece plastic holder ... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5712085 | 5'-(4-amino-2-oxa)butye-4,4', 8-trinethylpsoralen in synthetic medium United States Patent: 5,712,085 ( 991 of 2411 ) United States Patent 5,712,085 Wollowitz , et al. January 27, 1998 5'-(4-amino-2-oxa)butye-4,4', 8-trinethylpsoralen in synthetic medium ... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5712088 | Methods for detecting Hepatitis C virus using polynucleotides specific for same United States Patent: 5,712,088 ( 988 of 2411 ) United States Patent 5,712,088 Houghton , et al. January 27, 1998 Methods for detecting Hepatitis C virus using polynucleotides specific ... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5712091 | Method of selecting genetically superior shrimp United States Patent: 5,712,091 ( 985 of 2411 ) United States Patent 5,712,091 Bagshaw , et al. January 27, 1998 Method of selecting genetically superior shrimp Abstract A method for the ... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5712386 | Kits for detecting a target nucleic acid with blocking oligonucleotides United States Patent: 5,712,386 ( 690 of 2411 ) United States Patent 5,712,386 Wang , et al. January 27, 1998 Kits for detecting a target nucleic acid with blocking oligonucleotides Abstract ... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5714596 | NANBV diagnostics: polynucleotides useful for screening for hepatitis C virus United States Patent: 5,714,596 ( 937 of 2826 ) United States Patent 5,714,596 Houghton , et al. February 3, 1998 NANBV diagnostics: polynucleotides useful for screening for hepatitis C ... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5719023 | In situ hybridization method United States Patent: 5,719,023 ( 1017 of 2417 ) United States Patent 5,719,023 Zarling , et al. February 17, 1998 In situ hybridization method Abstract A method of identifying the presence ... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5719028 | Cleavase fragment length polymorphism United States Patent: 5,719,028 ( 1012 of 2417 ) United States Patent 5,719,028 Dahlberg , et al. February 17, 1998 Cleavase fragment length polymorphism Abstract A means for cleaving a ... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5720923 | Nucleic acid amplification reaction apparatus United States Patent: 5,720,923 ( 1167 of 2420 ) United States Patent 5,720,923 Haff , et al. February 24, 1998 Nucleic acid amplification reaction apparatus Abstract Apparatus and method ... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5721100 | Three highly informative microsatellite repeat polymorphic DNA markers United States Patent: 5,721,100 ( 990 of 2420 ) United States Patent 5,721,100 Polymeropoulos , et al. February 24, 1998 Three highly informative microsatellite repeat polymorphic DNA markers ... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5721112 | Method of determining the presence or absence of a nonparaffinophilic microoganism in a specimen and an associated apparatus United States Patent: 5,721,112 ( 978 of 2420 ) United States Patent 5,721,112 Ollar , et al. February 24, 1998 Method of determining the presence or absence of a nonparaffinophilic ... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5723297 | Process for detecting an antibody using a nucleic acid amplification probe United States Patent: 5,723,297 ( 1 of 1 ) United States Patent 5,723,297 Love March 3, 1998 Process for detecting an antibody using a nucleic acid amplification probe Abstract A process for ... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5726012 | Rapid, high capacity nucleic acid based assay United States Patent: 5,726,012 ( 1238 of 2939 ) United States Patent 5,726,012 Bacheler , et al. March 10, 1998 Rapid, high capacity nucleic acid based assay Abstract A rapid, high capacity ... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5726030 | Method for automatically testing the antibiotic sensitivity of a paraffinophilic microorganism United States Patent: 5,726,030 ( 1220 of 2939 ) United States Patent 5,726,030 Ollar , et al. March 10, 1998 Method for automatically testing the antibiotic sensitivity of a ... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5731159 | Methods of and kits and compositions for diagnosing colorectal tumors and metastasis thereof United States Patent: 5,731,159 ( 1 of 1 ) United States Patent 5,731,159 Waldman March 24, 1998 Methods of and kits and compositions for diagnosing colorectal tumors and metastasis thereof ... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5733751 | Diagnostic compositions, elements, methods and test kits for amplification and detection of two or more DNA's using primers having matched melting temperatures United States Patent: 5,733,751 ( 1239 of 2941 ) United States Patent 5,733,751 Cummins , et al. March 31, 1998 Diagnostic compositions, elements, methods and test kits for amplification ... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5736329 | Method for testing for the presence of Alzheimer's Disease United States Patent: 5,736,329 ( 1441 of 3008 ) United States Patent 5,736,329 Tiedge , et al. April 7, 1998 Method for testing for the presence of Alzheimer's Disease Abstract The 3'-end ... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5741637 | Process for the production of modified nucleic acids United States Patent: 5,741,637 ( 1 of 1 ) United States Patent 5,741,637 Rueger , et al. April 21, 1998 Process for the production of modified nucleic acids Abstract Process for the production ... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5741669 | Insecticidally effective peptides United States Patent: 5,741,669 ( 1267 of 2609 ) United States Patent 5,741,669 Krapcho , et al. April 21, 1998 Insecticidally effective peptides Abstract This invention provides a family ... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5747034 | Methods and materials for the induction of T cell anergy United States Patent: 5,747,034 ( 2062 of 3409 ) United States Patent 5,747,034 de Boer , et al. May 5, 1998 Methods and materials for the induction of T cell anergy Abstract Anti-B7-1 ... | 05/05/1998 |
