| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| RE38324 |
Process for the preparation of hydroxy substituted gamma butyrolactones |
November 18, 2003 |
| Preparation of 4-hydroxy substituted butyrolactones is described. A process for the preparation of 3-hydroxybutyrolactone, 1.2.4-trihydroxybutane and 3,4-dihydroxy acid methyl ester from malic acid is particularly described. The preparation of 4-hydroxymethyl-4-hydroxybutyric acid -1-met |
| 7619124 |
Process for the preparation of propylene glycol |
November 17, 2009 |
| A process for the preparation of propylene glycol from glycerol by a high pressure and temperature hydrogenation reaction is described. In a particular embodiment, a base is present in the solvent mixture with an alkanol or ether of the alkanol. The reaction progresses over a transit |
| 7619025 |
Biodegradable polymeric nanocomposite compositions particularly for packaging |
November 17, 2009 |
| Specific polymer blends of polylactic acid (PLA) and polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) and poly-(butylenes adipate-co-terephthalate (PBAT) as a fatty acid quaternary ammonium modified clay. The blends are particularly useful for barrier packaging. |
| 7618660 |
Bioadhesive from distillers' dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and the methods of making those |
November 17, 2009 |
| A bioadhesive composition from distillers' dried grains with solubles (DDGS) is produced by reaction with an aqueous solution of a base, particularly, sodium hydroxide. Optionally, urea is included with the base. The bioadhesive composition is filtered as a solution from the residue |
| 7615189 |
Analyte accumulation device |
November 10, 2009 |
| A device for accumulation of vapor analytes incorporating nanotubes grown by CVD is described. The devices are used in sensors and as a preconcentrator for a gas chromatograph. |
| 7605197 |
Process for the preparation of maleated polyolefin modified wood particles in composites and pro |
October 20, 2009 |
| Wood particles or fibers and a maleated polyolefin are used to produce a composite in absence of a non-maleated polyolefin. The composite has properties enabling use in homes and avoiding the risk of formaldehyde based adhesives or other hazardous air pollutants. |
| 7601710 |
Preparation of hymenialdisine derivatives and use thereof |
October 13, 2009 |
| The synthesis and biological activity of indoloazepines and acid amine salts thereof which are structurally related to naturally-occurring hymenialdisine is disclosed. Naturally-occurring hymenialdisine obtained from the sponge is a potent inhibitor of production of cytokines interle |
| 7589222 |
Triglycerides and method of preparation thereof |
September 15, 2009 |
| A process for the preparation of new polyols from a natural oil is described. The process involves ozone cleavage of double bonds in the fatty acid chains of the oils along with coupling of a di or polyol to the cleaved ends of the molecules resulting from the cleavage with a base. T |
| 7584649 |
Sensor with microelectro-mechanical oscillators |
September 8, 2009 |
| A sensor is provided which is configured to detect the presence of multiple analytes, for example chemical or biological compounds, through the measurement of induced resonance shifts in a coupled array of microelectromechanical or micromechanical resonators. |
| 7582241 |
Filler reinforced thermoplastic compositions and process for manufacture |
September 1, 2009 |
| A thermoplastic polymer composition reinforced with fibers such as cellulose or other fillers, particularly from natural sources, and a process for manufacturing the composition are disclosed. The polymer is extruded with a salt which reduces the melting point and pelletized. The pel |
| 7579429 |
Cyclic alkyl substituted glycolides and polylactides therefrom |
August 25, 2009 |
| Cyclic alkyl, particularly cyclohexyl, substituted glycolides and polylactides are described. The polylactides have a high glass transition temperature and improved clarity. |
| 7579413 |
Hyperbranched polymer modified biopolymers, their biobased materials and process for the prepara |
August 25, 2009 |
| Compositions of biodegradable polymers and hyperbranched dendritic polymer (HBP) are described. The compositions can also include anhydride modified HBP. The resulting compositions have superior elongation at break and can be as cast or blown films for packaging, for example. |
| 7579343 |
Pyrrolo-thiazines and processes for the preparation and use thereof |
August 25, 2009 |
| 1H-Pyrrolo-1,4-thiazines and a process for the preparation thereof are described. These compounds are useful as enzyme inhibitors in cells, particularly for medical uses. |
| 7579184 |
Methods to increase dynamic range and improve quantitative analysis in rapid biosensors |
August 25, 2009 |
| Conductimetric assay devices that have both low end and high end sensitivity are described. The geometric shape and/or arrangement of the capture zones make it possible for the assay devices to have both low end and high end sensitivity. Also described is a conductimetric assay device |
| 7578939 |
Ceramic membrane water filtration |
August 25, 2009 |
| A process for combined ozone degradation and filtration using a multi-layered, nanocrystalline, sintered ceramic, metal oxide catalyst and ceramic membrane filter is described. The process reduces fouling of the membrane and degrades ozone remaining in the water from ozonation of wat |
| 7576147 |
Cellulosic biomass soy flour based biocomposites and process for manufacturing thereof |
August 18, 2009 |
| A process for the manufacture of natural fiber and polymer composites is described. Thermoplastically processed plasticized soy flour based plastics are used with thermoplastic polymers. Polymers of soy flour and an in situ polymerized polyvinyl polymer which links proteins and carbo |
| 7572343 |
Composite metal matrix castings and solder compositions, and methods |
August 11, 2009 |
| A composite composition and methods for making the composition, providing a metal matrix and dispersed inorganic oxide particles with a bound organofunctional group on a surface of the particles are described. A composite solder composition and methods for making and using the compos |
| 7569745 |
Transgenic plants containing ligninase and cellulase which degrade lignin and cellulose to ferme |
August 4, 2009 |
| The present invention provides transgenic plants which after harvest degrade the lignin and cellulose therein to fermentable sugars which can further be fermented to ethanol or other products. In particular, the transgenic plants comprise ligninase and cellulase genes from microbes o |
| 7569556 |
Method of use of carboxylated polysaccharides topically on the eyeball |
August 4, 2009 |
| The use of chemically modified dicarboxy polysaccharides for the topical treatment of the eyeball are described. The modified polysaccharides provide a carrier in solutions for the treatment of the eyeball to obtain a timed release. |
| 7567596 |
Control system and apparatus for use with ultra-fast laser |
July 28, 2009 |
| A control system and apparatus for use with an ultra-fast laser is provided. In another aspect of the present invention, the apparatus includes a laser, pulse shaper, detection device and control system. A multiphoton intrapulse interference method is used to characterize the spectra |
| 7555945 |
Mass air flow sensor having off axis converging and diverging nozzles |
July 7, 2009 |
| A mass air flow sensor for an internal combustion engine is provided. The sensor has a pair of opposed nozzles. A converging nozzle has a first conical throughbore having a first throughbore axis, the first throughbore has first and second apertures, the first aperture has a diameter |
| 7555891 |
Wave rotor apparatus |
July 7, 2009 |
| A wave rotor apparatus is provided. In another aspect of the present invention, a radial wave rotor includes fluid passageways oriented in a direction offset from its rotational axis. A further aspect of the present invention employs stacked layers of generally radial channels in a w |
| 7553919 |
Starch-vegetable oil graft copolymers and their biofiber composites, and a process for their man |
June 30, 2009 |
| A new starch-vegetable oil graft copolymer, wherein the vegetable oil has been reacted onto the starch backbone using thermal or free radical initiators has been produced in a twin-screw co-rotating extruder. The starch-vegetable oil graft copolymer can further be reinforced with bio |
| 7550529 |
Expanded graphite and products produced therefrom |
June 23, 2009 |
| Graphite nanoplatelets of expanded graphite and composites and products produced therefrom are described. The preferred method of expanding the graphite is by microwaves or other radiofrequency wave treatment of intercalated graphite. The expanded graphite is preferably then crushed |
| 7537415 |
Fluid distribution and collection in landfills and contaminated sites |
May 26, 2009 |
| A fluid injection and removal system to inject or remove fluids from a landfill or contaminated area. The system allows for treatment of waste in the landfill or the contaminated area. The fluid injection and removal system includes a permeable layer and at least one perforated pipe. The |
| 7534415 |
Mesostructured transition aluminas |
May 19, 2009 |
| Mesoporous crystalline alumina compositions and process for the preparation thereof are described. The compositions are useful as catalysts and absorbents. |
| 7534296 |
Electrically conductive diamond electrodes |
May 19, 2009 |
| An electrically conductive diamond electrode and process for preparation thereof is described. The electrode comprises diamond particles coated with electrically conductive doped diamond preferably by chemical vapor deposition which are held together with a binder. The electrodes are |
| 7514563 |
Process for producing cyano substituted arene boranes and compounds |
April 7, 2009 |
| A process for producing cyano substituted arene boranes is described. The compounds are useful intermediates to pharmaceutical compounds using the cyano group as a reactant. |
| 7510720 |
Vaccine to control equine protozoal myeloencephalitis in horses |
March 31, 2009 |
| The present invention provides vaccines and methods for making the vaccines that actively or passively protect an equid or other animal against Sarcocystis neurona. In particular, the present invention provides vaccines that provide active immunity which comprise a polypeptide or DNA |
| 7498432 |
Method of synthesis of 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 21, 24-octaazabicyclo [8.8.8] hexacosane (1) and 1, |
March 3, 2009 |
| A process for producing compound 1,4,7,10,13,16,21,24-octaazabicyclo[8.8.8]hexacosa, 4,6,13,15,21,23-hexaene (2) and then compound 1,4,7,10,13,16,21,24-octaazabicyclo[8.8.8]hexacosane (1) from compound (2) is described. The process uses a reaction between triaminoethylamine and g |
| 7498430 |
Process for the preparation and separation of arabinose and xylose from a mixture of saccharides |
March 3, 2009 |
| A process for the preparation and separation of the pentoses, xylose and arabinose from mixtures of saccharides by forming acetals is described. D-xylose is a precursor to xylitol, a sweetener, and L-arabinose is a precursor to the drug intermediate (R)-3,4-dihydroxybutyric acid, car |
| 7485282 |
Method for the preparation of metal oxides in nanometric particle form |
February 3, 2009 |
| A process is described for the synthesis of metal oxides in a nanometric particle form that cannot be easily obtained by conventional bulk synthesis techniques. The method makes use of Colloid Occluded Carbons (COC) and Colloid Imprinted Carbons (CIC) as reagents and as templating ag |
| 7479911 |
Multiple input multiple output analog-to-digital converter |
January 20, 2009 |
| A method is provided for multi-channel analog-to-digital conversion. The method includes: receiving an input vector which represents a plurality of analog signals; transforming the input vector using a linear transformation matrix; converting the transformed input vector to a digital |
| 7468150 |
Synthesis of conducto-magnetic polymers as nano-transducers in biosensor design |
December 23, 2008 |
| A conductive polymer of polyaniline (PANi), tetracyanoquinodimethane (TCNQ) and a transferrin family member. The conductive polymer can be used in conductometric assays, including biosensor devices. One particular transferrin family member provided in the polymer is lactoferrin. |
| 7459584 |
Process for the preparation of lactic acid and glyceric acid |
December 2, 2008 |
| Hexose and pentose monosaccharides are degraded to lactic acid and glyceric acid in an aqueous solution in the presence of an excess of a strongly anionic exchange resin, such as AMBERLITE IRN78 and AMBERLITE IRA400. The glyceric acid and lactic acid can be separated from the aqueous |
| 7459223 |
Electrochemical methods for generation of a biological proton motive force |
December 2, 2008 |
| Disclosed are methods using neutral red to mediate the interconversion of chemical and electrical energy. Electrically reduced neutral red has been found to promote cell growth and formation of reduced products by reversibly increasing the ratio of the reduced:oxidized forms of NAD(H) |
| 7456265 |
Carboxylated polysaccharides and method of preparation and use |
November 25, 2008 |
| Chemically modified dicarboxy polysaccharides are described. The modified polysaccharides are useful as a carrier for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, veterinary products and the like. The modified polysaccharides can provide a timed release of active ingredients. |
| 7449164 |
Synthetic layered silicate nanolayers |
November 11, 2008 |
| Nanolayered layered silicate materials of octahedrally arranged units with divalent metal ions at centers of the units covalently linked above and below to tetrahedrally arranged oxygen and hydroxyl units with silicon atoms. The silicate materials contain silanol groups which are reactiv |
| 7446138 |
Wood particle filled polyvinyl chloride composites and their foams |
November 4, 2008 |
| Extruded composite compositions of PVC and wood particles containing chitosan or chitin as a coupling agent are described. The composite compositions have improved physical and mechanical properties. |
| 7442271 |
Miniature microwave plasma torch application and method of use thereof |
October 28, 2008 |
| A miniature microwave plasma torch apparatus (10) is described. The microwave plasma torch apparatus (10) is used for a variety of applications where rapid heating of a small amount of material is needed. The miniature microwave plasma torch apparatus (10) operates near or at atmosph |
| 7439497 |
Control system and apparatus for use with laser excitation and ionization |
October 21, 2008 |
| A control system and apparatus for use with laser ionization is provided. In another aspect of the present invention, the apparatus includes a laser, pulse shaper, detection device and control system. A further aspect of the present invention employs a femtosecond laser and a mass sp |
| 7423195 |
Transgenic plants containing ligninase and cellulase which degrade lignin and cellulose to ferme |
September 9, 2008 |
| The present invention provides transgenic plants which after harvest degrade the lignin and cellulose therein to fermentable sugars which can further be fermented to ethanol or other products. In particular, the transgenic plants comprise ligninase and cellulase genes from microbes o |
| 7423132 |
Method for the enrichment and characterization of phosphorylated peptides or proteins |
September 9, 2008 |
| A method for the separation and assay of phosphorylated peptides or proteins from complex mixtures of proteins and peptides is described. The method uses a diazo moiety linked by an organic group to a substrate. Kits for performing the assay are also described. The method and kits are |
| 7420011 |
Methods of making nanocomposites and compositions of rubber toughened polyhydroxyalkanoates |
September 2, 2008 |
| Toughened compositions from polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), preferably PHB reactively blended with maleated poly butadiene and with an epoxidized natural or synthetic rubber are described. The compositions preferably include clay nanoparticles which can be organically modified and can be |
| 7419668 |
Vaccine to control equine protozoal myeloencephalitis in horses |
September 2, 2008 |
| The present invention provides vaccines and methods for making the vaccines that actively or passively protect an equid or other animal against Sarcocystis neurona. In particular, the present invention provides vaccines that provide active immunity which comprise a polypeptide or DNA |
| 7411394 |
Method for imaging diffusion anisotropy and diffusion gradient simultaneously |
August 12, 2008 |
| Inhomogeneous tissue structures cause spatial-varying water molecule diffusion that is characterized by the spatial derivative of diffusivity, i.e., diffusion gradient. In a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system, the effects of diffusion and diffusion gradient are simultaneously en |
| 7410567 |
Silica gel compositions containing alkali metals and alkali metal alloys |
August 12, 2008 |
| The invention relates to Group 1 metal/silica gel compositions comprising silica gel and an alkali metal or an alkali metal alloy. The compositions of the inventions are described as Stage 0, I, II, and III materials. These materials differ in their preparation and chemical reactivity. E |
| 7404901 |
Method for the removal of arsenic ions from water |
July 29, 2008 |
| A method for the removal of arsenic ions from water with a porous silica composition with an organofunctional moiety comprising a thio which binds the arsenic ion and is then removed from the water. The method comprises the quality of the water. |
| 7399855 |
Synthesis of caprolactam from lysine |
July 15, 2008 |
| In various embodiments, the present invention can involve a method of synthesizing .alpha.-amino-.epsilon.-caprolactam. The method can comprise heating a salt of L-lysine in a solvent comprising an alcohol. In other embodiments, the present invention can involve methods for synthesizing |
| 7390825 |
Process for the preparation of oxazolidinones and method of use thereof |
June 24, 2008 |
| Substituted oxazolidinone of the formula: ##STR00001## wherein R.sub.2 is alkyl selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, and isopropyl moieties, are described. The compounds are antibacterial. |
