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North Carolina State University Patents
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North Carolina State University
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Raleigh, NC
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Patent Number Title Of Patent Date Issued
RE37225 Method for the ultrapasteurization of liquid whole egg products June 12, 2001
Methods of ultrapasteurizing liquid whole egg products in continuous flow, high temperature, short time pasteurization equipment are provided. The equivalent point method is preferably used to evaluate the total thermal treatment received by the product in this equipment. Also disclosed
RE35972 Ultra-oriented crystalline filaments November 24, 1998
Ultra-oriented, crystalline synthetic filaments with high tenacity are produced by extrusion of a fiber-forming synthetic polymer melt into a liquid isothermal bath maintained at a temperature of at least 30.degree. C. above the glass transition temperature of the polymer, withdrawing th
RE34861 Sublimation of silicon carbide to produce large, device quality single crystals of silicon carbi February 14, 1995
The present invention is a method of forming large device quality single crystals of silicon carbide. The sublimation process is enhanced by maintaining a constant polytype composition in the source materials, selected size distribution in the source materials, by specific preparatio
RE32714 Method of producing high performance permanent magnets July 19, 1988
A method of producing .Iadd.permanent magnet material for .Iaddend.high performance permanent magnets is disclosed in which particles of a master alloy consisting of Fe.sub.2 B having a maximum particle size of 50 microns is admixed with Fe powder and particles of a rare earth capable of
PP19013 Ornamental sweetpotato plant named `Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Red` July 15, 2008
Ipomoea batatas `Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Red` is a moderately compact cultivar producing many shoots and having dense foliage. This cultivar is distinguishable from other cultivars by its small to medium-sized, heart-shaped, red-purple to red-bronze colored leaves. The plant has good
PP18673 Ornamental sweetpotato plant named `Sweet Caroline Green Yellow` April 1, 2008
Ipomoea batatas `Sweet Caroline Green Yellow` is a moderately compact to slightly trailing cultivar. This cultivar is distinguishable from other cultivars by its green and yellow to light yellow variegation. The plant has moderate vigor, is moderately to well branched and is well suited
PP18574 Ornamental sweetpotato plant named `Sweet Caroline Bewitched Purple` March 11, 2008
Ipomoea batatas `Sweet Caroline Bewitched Purple` is an erect to semi-erect, bunch-type cultivar producing many shoots and having very dense foliage. This cultivar is distinguishable from other cultivars by its large, reniform, toothed, purple leaves and erect to semi-erect architect
PP18573 Ornamental sweetpotato plant named `Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Purple` March 11, 2008
Ipomoea batatas `Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Purple` is a compact to moderately-compact cultivar producing many shoots and having dense foliage. This cultivar is distinguishable from other cultivars by its small to medium-sized heart- to spade-shaped dark purple leaves. The plant has a
PP18572 Ornamental sweetpotato plant named `Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Light Green` March 11, 2008
Ipomoea batatas `Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Light Green` is a very compact to compact, partially mounded cultivar producing many shoots and having dense foliage. This cultivar is distinguishable from other cultivars by small, heart-shaped, light green to chartreuse colored leaves and erec
PP18516 Sweetpotato plant named `Covington` February 26, 2008
Ipomoea batatas `Covington` is an orange-fleshed, smooth-skinned, rose-colored, table stock sweetpotato. `Covington` produces yields equal to `Beauregard`, the dominant sweetpotato variety produced in the United States, but it is 5-10 days later in maturity. The storage roots of `Cov
PP17780 Peach tree named `Carolina Gold` June 5, 2007
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch `Carolina Gold` is a new and distinct variety of edible peach tree that has the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety. 1. High flower bud chilling (cold) requirement resulting in later flowering relative
PP17483 Ornamental sweetpotato plant named `Sweet Caroline Red` March 13, 2007
Ipomoea batatas `Sweet Caroline Red` has very distinct coloration; new shoots are yellow-green in color and transition to a dark burgundy-red color when mature. The stems and petioles of the mature plant are also dark burgundy-red in color. The leaves are large, palmately lobed and v
PP15925 Hybrid Calycanthus plant named `Venus` August 23, 2005
Calycanthus cultivar `Venus` is a medium-sized, multi-stemmed shrub producing large, yellow-green flower buds that open to unique large, white magnolia-like flowers with yellow and purple infusions in the center. The flowers open widely, such that all of the tepals are visible, and are
PP15552 Strawberry plant named `Bish` February 8, 2005
A new and distinct annual hill culture adapted variety of Fragaria.times.ananassa Duch. plant, designated `Bish`, is characterized by being significantly more resistant to anthracnose fruit rot than the current standard annual hill varieties `Chandler` and `Camarosa`, while being equ
PP15437 Ornamental sweetpotato plant named `Sweet Caroline Bronze` December 21, 2004
A new and distinct ornamental cultivar of Ipomoea batatas called `Sweet Caroline Bronze` is described as having a compact, mounded appearance with dense foliage and with a leaf shape typical of morning glory. The plant is distinguished from current cultivars known to the inventors by its
PP15056 Ornamental sweetpotato plant named `Sweet Caroline Green` August 3, 2004
A new and distinct ornamental cultivar of Ipomoea batatas called `Sweet Caroline Green` is described that is a compact plant, with a round mounded shape, a dense canopy and dark green leaves that are deeply lobed. The plant is further distinguished by its unusual leaves, which have 3-5
PP15028 Ornamental sweetpotato plant named `Sweet Caroline Light Green` July 20, 2004
A new and distinct ornamental cultivar of Ipomoea batatas called `Sweet Caroline Light Green` is described that is a moderately-compact plant with light green leaves that are moderately- to deeply-lobed. The plant is distinguished by its many short shoots, dense foliage, chartreuse leave
PP14912 Ornamental sweetpotato plant named `Sweet Caroline Purple` June 15, 2004
A new and distinct ornamental cultivar of Ipomoea batatas called `Sweet Caroline Purple` is described that is a moderately compact, densely-mounding, plant with purple leaves that are deeply-lobed. The plant is distinguished by its short shoots and highly branched plant habit. Furthe
7459289 Lactobacillus acidophilus nucleic acid sequences encoding carbohydrate utilization-related prote December 2, 2008
Carbohydrate utilization-related and multidrug transporter nucleic acids and polypeptides, and fragments and variants thereof, are disclosed in the current invention. In addition, carbohydrate utilization-related and multidrug transporter fusion proteins, antigenic peptides, and anti
7455992 Lactobacillus acidophilus nucleic acid sequences encoding protease homologues and uses therefore November 25, 2008
Protease-like nucleic acid molecules and polypeptides and fragments and variants thereof are disclosed in the current invention. In addition, protease-like fusion proteins, antigenic peptides, and anti-protease-like antibodies are encompassed. The invention also provides vectors cont
7445804 Chocolate coated beverage creamer November 4, 2008
An article of manufacture useful for adding creamer base to hot beverages such as coffee or tea-based beverages comprises (a) a center core comprising a creamer base (for example, the creamer base preferably comprising a high-intensity sweetener and a humectant), and (b) an outer coa
7442780 Reactive dye compounds October 28, 2008
New, highly multifunctional reactive dye compounds are provided. The number of leaving groups in the non-chromophoric part of the molecule added to the number of chromophore moieties is at least equal to 5, preferably in the range of from 5 to 12, more preferably from 5 to 6. The new
7438777 Lightweight high-tensile, high-tear strength bicomponent nonwoven fabrics October 21, 2008
A method of producing a nonwoven fabric comprising spinning a set of bicomponent fibers which include an external fiber component and an internal fiber component. The external fiber enwraps said internal fiber and has a higher elongation to break value than the internal fiber and a l
7425670 Methods and compositions for protein production in tobacco plants with reduced nicotine September 16, 2008
DNA encoding a plant quinolate phosphoribosyl transferase (QPRTase) enzyme, and constructs comprising such DNA are provided. Methods of altering quinolate phosphoribosyl transferase expression are provided.
7423160 Boron complexation strategy for use in manipulating 1-acyldipyrromethanes September 9, 2008
A method of making a metal complex comprises combining a 1-monoacyldipyrromethane with a compound of the formula R.sup.1R.sup.2MX, wherein M is boron, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently organic substituents; and X is an anion leaving group; to produce a metal complex of the f
7422897 Culture of undifferentiated chicken cells September 9, 2008
A method of producing undifferentiated avian cells expressing an embryonic stem cell phenotype. The method includes the steps of collecting avian gonadal cells including primordial germ cells from an avian embryo after the formation of the primitive streak; depositing the avian gonadal c
7410620 Apparatus for continuous production of polymers in carbon dioxide August 12, 2008
A method for carrying out the continuous polymerization of a monomer in a carbon dioxide reaction medium comprises the steps of: (a) providing an apparatus including a continuous reaction vessel and a separator; (b) carrying out a polymerization reaction in the reaction vessel by com
7408098 Regulation of quinolate phosphoribosyl transferase expression August 5, 2008
DNA encoding a plant quinolate phosphoribosyl transferase (QPRTase) enzyme, and constructs comprising such DNA are provided. Methods of altering quinolate phosphoribosyl transferase expression are provided.
7408058 Regioisomerically pure oxochlorins and methods of synthesis August 5, 2008
A method of making an oxochlorin comprises the steps of oxidizing a chlorin to produce a mixture of hydronchlorin and oxochlorin, and then oxidizing the hydroxychlorin in said mixture, preferably with DDQ, to produce a mixture consisting essentially of oxochlorin. The step of oxidizi
7408030 Purification of immunoglobulins using affinity chromatography and peptide ligands August 5, 2008
An immunoglobulin binding peptide having the general formula, from amino terminus to carboxy terminus, of Z-R.sup.1--R.sup.2--R.sup.3--R.sup.4--R.sup.5--R.sup.6--X, is described, wherein: R.sup.1 is H or Y; R.sup.2 is a hydrophobic, preferentially aromatic, amino acid (for example W,
7408009 Hydrogenation of polymers in the presence of supercritical carbon dioxide August 5, 2008
A method of hydrogenating a polymer comprises: (a) providing a dense phase, the dense phase comprising a polymer in a solvent; (b) providing a catalyst system, the catalyst system comprising as least one metal hydrogenation catalyst (preferably including nickel or ruthenium); and (c)
7407787 Lactobacillus acidophilus nucleic acids encoding fructo-oligosaccharide utilization compounds an August 5, 2008
Fructooligosaccharide (FOS)-related protein nucleic acid molecules and polypeptides and fragments and variants thereof are disclosed in the current invention. In addition, FOS-related fusion proteins, antigenic peptides, and anti-FOS-related antibodies are encompassed. The invention
7393658 Prion protein binding materials and methods of use July 1, 2008
Prion protein binding materials and methods for using the binding materials to detect or remove a prion protein from a sample, such as a biological fluid or an environmental sample. The binding materials are capable of binding to one or more forms of prion protein including cellular
7378684 Pendeoepitaxial gallium nitride semiconductor layers on silicon carbide substrates May 27, 2008
An underlying gallium nitride layer on a silicon carbide substrate is masked with a mask that includes an array of openings therein, and the underlying gallium nitride layer is etched through the array of openings to define posts in the underlying gallium nitride layer and trenches t
7378520 Synthesis of porphyrins designed for attachment to electroactive surfaces via one or more carbon May 27, 2008
Porphyrin compounds having a surface attachment group coupled thereto at the 5 position are described. The surface attachment group has the formula: ##STR00001## wherein R is --CHCH.sub.2 or --CCH and Ar is an aromatic group. Methods and intermediates useful for making such compound
7361768 Synthesis of nicotine derivatives from nicotine April 22, 2008
Methods of synthesizing nicotine analogs and derivatives are described. In some embodiments the methods utilize an alkyl or aryl silyl-substituted nicotine analog intermediate. Intermediates useful for the synthesis of nicotine and nicotine analogs are also described.
7351580 Use of a transgene encoding a vertebrate phytase to increase capacity to utilize phytic acid in April 1, 2008
The present invention provides an isolated animal cell comprising an exogenous nucleic acid encoding a mutated phytase, wherein the cell produces phytase and secretes the phytase from the cell. The present invention also provides an animal having a phenotype not naturally occurring,
7348421 Methods for production of p-hydroxybenzoate in bacteria March 25, 2008
This invention relates to the isolation of a novel tonB operon from Pseudomonas putida. These genes are useful to render the cells more sensitive to antibiotics, toluene, pHBA, aromatic compounds, parabenes, and aromatic amino acids after inactivation with specific mutant allels or m
7348420 Lactobacillus acidophilus nucleic acid sequences encoding cell surface protein homologues and us March 25, 2008
Cell wall, cell surface and secreted protein nucleic acid molecules and polypeptides and fragments and variants thereof are disclosed in the current invention. In addition, cell wall, cell surface and secreted fusion proteins, antigenic peptides, and anti-cell wall, cell surface and
7348285 Fabric and yarn structures for improving signal integrity in fabric-based electrical circuits March 25, 2008
Coaxial and twisted pair conductive yarn structures reduce signal crosstalk between adjacent lines in woven electrical networks. A coaxial conductive yarn structure includes an inner conductive yarn having a plurality of conductive strands twisted together. An outer conductive yarn i
7332599 Methods and intermediates for the synthesis of dipyrrin-substituted porphyrinic macrocycles February 19, 2008
The present invention provides dipyrrin substituted porphyrinic macrocycles, intermediates useful for making the same, and methods of making the same. Such compounds may be used for purposes including the making of molecular memory devices, solar cells and light harvesting arrays.
7332586 Nanoparticle delivery vehicle February 19, 2008
A nanoparticle delivery vehicle, comprising a nanoparticle, an active agent and a nuclear localization signal and methods of modulating gene expression and protein expression employing the nanoparticle delivery vehicle. A representative method includes providing a nanoparticle delive
7329323 Methods and systems for selectively connecting and disconnecting conductors in a fabric February 12, 2008
Methods and systems for selectively connecting and disconnecting conductors in a fabric are disclosed. First and second conductors are integrated into a fabric such that the conductors intersect at a crossover point. The conductors are bonded to each other at the crossover point to i
7323561 Metal complexation of 1-acyldipyrromethanes and porphyrins formed therefrom January 29, 2008
A first aspect of the invention is a method of making a porphyrin-metal complex, comprising: (a) providing a first reagent selected from the group consisting of 1-acyldipyrromethanes, 1-acyldipyrrins, dipyrromethane-1-carbinols 1,9-diacyldipyrromethanes and 1,9-diacyldipyrrins; and t
7323540 Process for preparing microrods using liquid-liquid dispersion January 29, 2008
The invention provides a method for forming polymer microrods, the method including the steps of providing a polymer solution comprising a polymer dissolved in a first solvent; providing a dispersion medium comprising a second solvent, wherein the first solvent and the second solvent are
7317108 Boron complexation strategy for use in manipulating 1-acyldipyrromethanes January 8, 2008
A method of making a metal complex comprises combining a 1-monoacyldipyrromethane with a compound of the formula R.sup.1R.sup.2MX, wherein M is boron, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently organic substituents; and X is an anion leaving group; to produce a metal complex of the f
7314941 Synthesis of phosphono-substituted porphyrin compounds for attachment to metal oxide surfaces January 1, 2008
A method of making a phosphono-substituted dipyrromethane comprises reacting an aldehyde or acetal having at least one phosphono group substituted thereon with pyrrole to produce a phosphono-substituted dipyrromethane; and wherein the phosphono is selected from the group consisting o
7309857 Gamma ray detectors having improved signal-to-noise ratio and related systems and methods for an December 18, 2007
A gamma ray detector assembly for placement in a logging tool in a borehole can include a first gamma ray detector elongated along an axis and having a void extending along the axis. A second gamma ray detector conforms to at least a portion of the void. The first and the second gamm
7307243 Dynamic radiant food preparation methods and systems December 11, 2007
A continuous oven for heating a food product having an outer surface and an interior includes an enclosure with a first heating zone and a second heating zone. A conveyor is configured to convey the product from the first heating zone to the second heating zone. At least one surface-
7304951 Methods and systems for rate-based flow control between a sender and a receiver December 4, 2007
Methods and systems for rate-based flow control between a sender and a receiver are disclosed. A receiver performs TCP-like flow control calculations based on packets received from a sender. The receiver calculates a transmission rate and forwards the transmission rate to the sender.
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