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National Research Development Corporation Patents
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Patent Number Title Of Patent Date Issued
RE34386 Impeller September 21, 1993
A rotating impeller for stirring liquids contained in tanks. Strip-like blades of simple form radiate from a central hub, in swept-back configuration relative to the direction of rotation. The blades are angled relative to the hub so as to exert a forward and downward force upon the
RE34313 Pharmaceutical compositions July 13, 1993
Compounds which are a 1-hydroxypyrid-2-one in which one or more of the hydrogen atoms attached to ring carbon atoms are replaced by a substituent selected from aliphatic acyl, aliphatic amide, aliphatic amine, carboxy, cyano, aliphatic ester, halogen, hydroxy and sulpho groups, alkoxy gr
RE34036 Data transmission using a transparent tone-in band system August 18, 1992
A communication system which uses a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter divides a band of interest in the frequency spectrum into upper and lower portions, and frequency translates one of these portions in order to provide a frequency notch between the portions. The receiver
RE33524 Particle separation January 22, 1991
The separation of different types of particulate matter in a carrier liquid is obtained by using an ultrasonic standing wave and relying on the different acoustic responses of the different particle types. By varying the acoustic energy propagation cyclically a more effective separation
RE31950 Alternating current generators and motors July 16, 1985
A rotor for an electrical alternator or motor is described. The rotor has a number of disc shaped, axially magnetized, permanent magnets separated by steel discs, and elongated pole shoes parallel to the rotor axis making up the rotor periphery. The pole shoes are fixed to appropriate st
RE31698 Load-measuring devices October 9, 1984
A load-measuring device, comprising a ring to be interposed between two opposed bodies coaxial with the load axis. Circumferentially-spaced projections separate one axial face of the ring from one of the bodies, and similar but angularly-staggered projections separate the other axial
RE31374 Countercurrent decantation September 6, 1983
In countercurrent decantation, upwardly flowing liquid is treated with downwardly falling solids in a progressive series of vertically stacked treatment cells. Solids fall through a valve from one cell to the next. The valve is a buoyant sphere which will sink, to open, under a weight of
RE31158 Apparatus for indicating uterine activity in labor February 22, 1983
Apparatus for providing an indication of uterine activity in labor is described. Intrauterine pressure above the basal pressure existing between contractions is integrated over intervals of between ten and thirty minutes to give the required indication. An algorithm is disclosed for
RE30730 Apparatus for use in investigating specimens September 1, 1981
The apparatus comprises a turntable carrying, in a circular array centered on a central rotational axis of the turntable, a plurality of vials extending below the underside of the turntable. A stepper motor imparts stepwise rotational motion to the turntable so that during dwell periods
D273700 Bathtub for invalids or the like May 1, 1984
7585661 Process for producing herbicides from a fungus Alternaria alternata f.sp. lantanae September 8, 2009
A process for producing herbicides from a fungus Alternaria alteranata f.sp. lantanae deposited as a pure culture as MTCC 5432 and ITCC-4896, comprising culturing the fungus in a liquid broth; subjecting the broth to the step of filtration to separate the broth containing phytotoxins
6617861 Apparatus and method for measuring and monitoring complexpermittivity of materials September 9, 2003
A highly accurate instantaneous numerical analysis software assists on on-line and nondestructive in situ measurement method and instrument for the measurement of complex permittivity of materials in solid, semisolid, granular, sheet, thin and thick films, as well as materials in the liq
6424671 Process for making steel July 23, 2002
A process for making steel in an electric arc furnace includes providing a molten charge which is a melt composed of a high carbon ferrous metal in the electric arc furnace by one of preparing the melt in the furnace or introducing the melt into the furnace, the high carbon ferrous metal
6407555 Process and instrument for moisture measurement June 18, 2002
An instrument and process for measuring moisture content of an article. A microstrip resonator receives a signal from a microwave sweep oscillator. A holder holds the article wherein the article under test is placed over a substrate of the resonator and covers the resonator and provides
6368509 Device for dialysis/purification of proteins April 9, 2002
The present invention relates to a device for dialysis, desalting, purification or concentration of proteins. The device includes an upper hollow chamber, a middle detachable air-tight seal and a lower semipermeable membrane sac. The upper and lower parts are connected to each other
6333058 Process for the preparation of a spermicidal agent December 25, 2001
A process for preparing a spermicidal agent from neem oil includes (a) mixing neem oil with an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent so that a precipitate forms, and filtering the mixture to separate the filtrate solution from the precipitate; (b) contacting the filtrate solution of step (a)
6083506 Process for the preperation of spermicidal agents and other biologically active materials July 4, 2000
A process for the preparation of spermicidal agents and other biologically active materials from neem oil or extractives by subjecting a neem feed obtained from neem oil to the step of enrichment. Such a step of enrichment is carried out in a chromatographic column containing a sorba
5863996 Solution polymerization to form sol of crosslinked particles January 26, 1999
A solution polymerization process for the preparation of a polymeric material having a weight average molecular weight from 5,000 to 20,000,000 and comprising cross-linked particles which are capable of forming a sol in the reaction solvent, which process comprises:(i) polymerizing one o
5601821 Immunoactive peptides and antibodies and their use in anti-allergy treatment February 11, 1997
An immunogen comprising a residue of a histamine-releasing peptide comprising a cationic N-terminal head and a hydrophobic C-terminal tail, together with a residue capable of eliciting antibodies against said peptide while inhibiting histamine release by said peptide is useful in ant
5439966 Polyethylene oxide temperature - or fluid-sensitive shape memory device August 8, 1995
A temperature- and/or polar fluid-sensitive device which comprises a mechanically strained semi-crystalline hydrophilic polymer.
5395838 6-substituted quinazolines processing anti-tumor activity March 7, 1995
The invention relates to quinazoline derivatives, or pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, which possess anti-tumour activity; to processes for their manufacture; and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.The invention provides a quinazoline of the formula: ##STR1##
5374889 Magnetic resonance measurement December 20, 1994
In nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy spatial localization of the output signal is achieved by using gradient magnetic fields and radio-frequency inversion pulses to define slices through a sample from which a signal is obtained. The use of intersecting slices allows the field o
5310678 Newcastle disease virus gene clones May 10, 1994
Recombinant DNA encoding a polypeptide precursor of the HN or F glycoprotein of Newcastle Disease Virus has been prepared and sequenced.
5280027 Anti-tumor compounds January 18, 1994
The invention relates to quinazoline derivatives, or pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, which possess anti-tumour activity; to processes for their manufacture; and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.The invention provides a quinazoline of the formula: ##STR1##
5252573 Anti-tumor agents October 12, 1993
The invention relates to quinazoline derivatives, or pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, which possess anti-tumour activity; to processes for their manufacture; and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.The invention provides a quinazoline of the formula: ##STR1##
5245010 Polypeptide of herpes simplex virus Vmw 65 protein September 14, 1993
A polypeptide which inhibits the replication of Herpes Simplex Virus and like viruses, which has the amino acid sequence of consecutive amino acids of HSV protein Vmw 65 and comprises the sequence 367 to 373: ##STR1## (identified as SEQ ID NO: 1) or a conservatively modified variant
5240930 Pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of depression and low blood pressure August 31, 1993
A pharmaceutical composition which comprises a mixture of an alpha-2 adrenoceptor antagonist, preferably idazoxan, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and either a catecholamine precursor or an inhibitor of aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase, preferably carbidopa. The com
5236927 Anti-cancer quinazoline derivatives August 17, 1993
A compound of formula I: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen; oran alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl group of up to 6 carbon atoms; nis O; 1 or 2; Z represents --CH.dbd.CH-- or --S--; each X independently represents halogeno, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, nitro or trifluoro
5211748 Identifiable dental restorative material May 18, 1993
A problem on removing dental restorative material can be to know its exact extent, otherwise sound tooth material may be unnecessarily removed. The inventive restorative material is made identifiable by adding crushed ruby powder, which fluoresces under standard dental blue light.
5204426 Command-curable composition April 20, 1993
A phosphonate ester (vinyl phosphonic acid reacted with equimolar diol) will cure on command (e.g. exposure to light) in the presence of an initiator. By adding inert filler, poly(vinyl phosphonic acid), ion-leachable glass powder and water, a command-curable dental cement with glass
5204095 Monoclonal antibodies against hepatitis B virus April 20, 1993
The new hybridoma cell lines RF-HBs-1, RF-HBs-2 and RF-HBs-4 each secrete a nonoclonal antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen. The production of the antibodies may be carried out in vitro by culturing one of the cell lines or in vivo by establishing one of the cell lines as an ascites t
5199248 Grain loss monitor April 6, 1993
An apparatus for harvesting crop parts from a standing crop and leaving stripped stems in the field has a crop stripping rotor under a hood. Grain strikes the underside of the hood, and four or more piezoelectric impact detectors detect the pattern of grain strike density on the hood. Fr
5198915 Underwater inspection apparatus and method March 30, 1993
A camera for use in holography comprises a source of coherent radiation (55), a beam splitter (55,56) for splitting radiation from said source into a reference and a recording beam, a film holder (62) for holding a recording medium (61), means for directing the reference beam on to the
5196451 Avian control March 23, 1993
Compounds of formula (I), wherein X.sup.1 and X.sup.5 are each separately selected from hydrogen and C.sub.1-4 alkyl, halogeno and halogeno-substituted C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups: X.sup.2, X.sup.3 and X.sup.4 are each separately selected from hydrogen and C.sub.1-4 alkyl, hydroxy, C.sub.
5192362 Dentine protection March 9, 1993
To combat the accumulation of plaque on dentures, a non self-supporting coating of a non-toxic, negatively charged polysaccharide is applied. The polysaccharide coating is gradually sacrificed or ablated during wear. Ablation appears to remove microorganisms along with coating material.
5185319 Stabilization of organic compounds February 9, 1993
Admixture of insulin and a hydroxypyridone being: (1) a 3-hydroxypyrid-4-one in which the hydrogen atom attached to the nitrogen atom is replaced by an aliphatic acyl group, by an aliphatic hydrocarbon group, or by an aliphatic hydrocarbon group substituted by one or more substituent
5182886 Building elements and joints therefor February 2, 1993
A method of building a free standing or building wall using prefabricated wall panels (10, 12, 14) wherein the assembly is accomplished at a factory from traditional or conventional building bricks or blocks. Each panel has an integral support means (26) to resist separation of the brick
5182210 Fowlpox virus promoters January 26, 1993
Fowlpox virus (FPV) promoter DNA for use in expressing a foreign gene inserted in a FPV vector by homologous recombination, which comprises the promoter of any of the following FPV genes:(1) The FB4b gene which encodes a protein of about 657 amino acids in a sequence beginning ##STR1
5179135 Poly(vinylphosphonic acid) glass ionomer cement January 12, 1993
A glass ionomer cement composition comprises poly(vinyl phosphonic acid) dissolved in its own mass of water; and (in treble the total mass of the solution) a powder, being glass or MgO or a cement. The powder has to be deactivated so that the setting reaction with the acid is not too fas
5177086 Memory-enhancing compositions containing dioxopiperidine derivatives January 5, 1993
Phenyl-3-aminoalkyl-4-methyl-2,6-dioxopiperidines of the Formula I ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;n is 1 or 2;R.sub.2 represents hydrogen or methyl, provided that one R.sub.2 is hydrogen when n is 2;R.sub.3 represents hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.2
5177068 Pharmaceutical compositions January 5, 1993
Iron complexes comprising a ferric cation in combination with at least two different ligands, at least one of which is provided by a compound being:(1) 3-hydroxy-4-pyrone or a 3-hydroxy-4-pyrone in which one or more of the hydrogen atoms attached to ring carbon atoms are replaced by an aliph
5173097 Process for the manufacture of objects with small complex cross-sections December 22, 1992
A need often arises for micro-optical components, such as optical fibres and couplers, and micromechanical components with complex cross-sections which are different at opposite ends or, for directional couplers, at points along the length of the couplers. In the present invention, a
5171569 Factor IX preparations uncontaminated by plasma components or pox virus December 15, 1992
The blood-clotting protein, factor IX, is synthesized in the bod in liver cells, where it undergoes three distinct types of post-translational modification before it is secreted into the bloodstream as a 415 amino acid long protein. It is therefore a difficult protein to produce by r
5162736 NMR imaging November 10, 1992
A nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) method of producing a series of three or four dimensional spin parameter maps of a defined region, which spin parameter maps are displayable as a set of contiguous planar spin parameter maps with arbitrary orientation.
5162372 Pharmaceutical compositions for treating certain cancers November 10, 1992
Compounds of formula (II) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each separately selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl and alkynyl groups having up to a maximum of four carbon atoms and being unsubstituted, and alkyl, alkenyl and alkynyl groups having up to a maximum of three
5162112 Influenza vaccine November 10, 1992
A strain of influenza virus, especially human influenza type A or B, for use in formulating a vaccine is selected by a process which comprises isolating candidate influenza viruses in embryonated hens' eggs, determining whether they have antigenic similarities to strains which are th
5160466 Method for molding a material November 3, 1992
A molding process, includingsupplying molten, moldable material to a mold cavity;subjecting at least a part of the supplied molten material to a shear force;causing the material to solidify while maintaining the shear force; anddemolding the molded material.
5160464 Polymer irradiation November 3, 1992
A process for the preparation of an oriented homo- or co-polyalkene material of improved strain rate sensitivity, which process comprises subjecting the oriented homo- or co-polyalkene material having a weight average molecular weight (M.sub.w).ltoreq.350,000, a number average molecu
5157345 Apparatus and method for reducing distortion in amplification October 20, 1992
Broadband amplifiers which are intended to be linear suffer from distortion and although many techniques have been devised to overcome this problem significant improvements are required especially at frequencies above 100 MHz. An error signal is formed from the output of an amplifier by
5156858 Apparatus for controlling the molding of a solid product in a mold cavity from molten material w October 20, 1992
An apparatus for controlling a molding of a solid product in a mold cavity from molten material which solidifies in the mold cavity, in which first and second conduits are coupled to the mold cavity at spaced positions for carrying the molten material, includes first and second elements,

 
 
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